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The Comox Valley Board of Education will send a letter regarding concerns about educational funding to Education Minister Peter Fassbender. After approving the amended 2013/2014 budget last week, trustees had a lengthy discussion about numerous funding concerns, and the board voted to draft a letter to Fassbender. “I think as a Board of Education we need to stand and say the funding formula is not working,” said Rick Grinham, trustee and finance committee chair. “Our savings account is depleting, and by next year it’ll be zero if we don’t get some kind of support.” When the board approved the 2013/2014 budget last May, $619,000 was drawn from the district operating reserve to balance it. But the amended 2013/2014
budget, which totalled just under $84 million, saw that draw on the reserve end up being $1.3 million instead. This increased need for reserve funds was due to increased cost pressures and lower revenues than expected, according to district secretary treasurer Russell Horswill. The operating reserve now sits at just over $1.1 million, down from the $2.7 million it sat at last year. Although $276,000 was moved out of the operating reserve for a future technology refresh project, the bulk of the depletion was necessary to balance the budget. Trustees noted the Comox Valley School District is in a better financial situation than some other districts in the province due to careful financial management. Trustee Janice Caton recounted her recent attendance at the BC School Trustees Association
(BCSTA) meeting at which Fassbender spoke. “Provincially, we’ve been told there is no money and schools will have to make do with less,” Caton told the Record. “The minister understands the cost pressures upon school districts, but he basically told us, ‘You will have to do more with less.’ “Because of that philosophy from the government, school districts are having to make some difficult decisions and choices on budget because of all the downloading that they have put upon districts.” Rising MSP rates, the coming increases to BC Hydro rates, and CUPE support staff salary raises are a few examples of rising costs Caton says are not being funded by government. According to Horswill, this year’s MSP rate increase will cost the school district another $40,000 ... see TEACHER ■ 2
not seem to hitting growers in the Comox Valley. “We’re paying attention … it’s not something new,” he explained. “It’s in the early stage at this time and it hasn’t affected growing, but in one or two years from now, it doesn’t rule out the possibility.” CEO Rob Saunders of Qualicum Bay-based Island Scallops said his company was forced to scale operations back considerably and has lost three years worth of scallops due to a dra-
matic increase in carbon dioxide levels in the water of the Strait of Georgia. “(The high acidity level means the scallops) can’t make their shells and they are less robust and they are susceptible to infection,” noted Saunders, who added this level of pH in the water is not something he’s seen in his 35 years of shellfish farming. The pH levels are registering at 7.3, compared to their norm of 8.1 or 8.2. ... see OVERWHELMING ■ 2
Shellfish risk increasing Erin Haluschak Record Staff
Comox Valley shellfish growers say they are monitoring their product closely following recent news of high acid levels in the waters around Qualicum Beach that has killed 10 million scallops. Brian Yip, vice-president of the BC Shellfish Growers’ Association and general manager of Fanny Bay Oysters, said at this time the effects in Qualicum do
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year. He anticipates April’s BC Hydro rate increase will cost the district $45,000 more per year. CUPE salary increases, which were negotiated by government with no new funding given to districts, cost the district $314,000 this year. Meanwhile, government is attempting to reach a 10-year deal with teachers, and the possibility that boards could be asked to find savings for a teacher salary increase — with no extra funding from government — was discussed. Teachers participate this week in a strike vote in an effort to apply pressure at the bargaining table. The board also noted a concern that money from public education is being moved into private education. Caton noted one trustee sitting near her at the BCSTA meeting had an education funding list showing a minus amount from public education with that same amount showing as an increase to private education. That trustee asked the minister about an increase to private education. “His answer, the reason why private education got more money was because the cost of BC Hydro went up. Well, where is our money?” Caton said to the board. Trustee Sheila McDonnell said 21st century education,
which the BC Education Plan is based upon, will mean increased costs to deliver to students. “We can make a sound education argument if he believes in 21st century education, if they want these changes, they need to
invest in these changes,” she said. “Are we going to put up with this? Or, are we going to advocate strongly for the public system as the primary place to fund and support the future of this province?” writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
A pH unit is a measure of the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, on a scale of 0 to 14. Solutions less than 7 are acidic and solutions greater than 7 are base, or alkaline. In the Comox Valley, Yip explained right now, any acidification could affect more of the younger oysters, and the company is paying attention. “We’re doing more research and monitoring the water conditions.” Eric Gant, president of Manatee Holdings Ltd. which specializes in the geoduck industry, explained acidification has always been a concern. “The basic problem is as a species, we are overwhelming our surrounding ecology, not only causing problems
for other species, but for ourselves as well.” He cautioned using acidification as the only factor in the decline of shellfish. “What we’re probably facing in my opinion, is a multitude of stresses, not just one. (Acidification) could just be the tipping point.” Saunders said Island Scallops has had to lay off 10 people at its farm operation in Qualicum Bay and about the same amount of people at its processing plant, totalling about 30 per cent of its workforce. — With a file from the Parksville-Qualicum Beach News
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high on her first attempt. “To watch her grow and just keep going, and each time she comes, just go higher and higher — it’s amazing.” Grade 3 student Julia Renee Andor Duchak enjoys her climbing time and says she Record Staff has no problem reaching the top. École Au-coeur-de“It’s fun,” she says. “I l’île’s 35-foot tall climblike it because, since I ing wall is now open to do dance I like to move the public. my legs and my arms a The belaying wall is located in the francolot, and … (climbing is) phone school’s gym, and sort of like dance to me, stretches 25 feet along because I’m moving my a wall adjacent to the arms and my legs a lot.” room’s nearly floor-toLeBlanc says the idea ceiling windows. for some sort of climbSchool director Stéing wall was first disphane LeBlanc says the cussed when the school wall is open for bookings was being built, but back by other schools, then the idea was youth organizafor something tions and commushorter like a traOne of my daughters is nity groups, and scared of heights and this is verse wall, (which for special events is designed for like birthday par- amazing for her. To watch her lower, side-to-side grow and just keep going, and ties. climbing). But “It’s not just for each time she comes, just go since the school us,” says LeBlanc. is kindergar“We want the wall higher and higher — it’s amaz- ten to Grade 12, to be open and ing. Sebastien Braconnier LeBlanc says the accessible to the belaying wall is a community.” better fit for its Parent and climbing all the safety aspects, wide range of ages. instructor Ray Hawkes learning all about the LeBlanc chooses not to built the wall during harnesses and the proper disclose the cost of the the summer, and he is belay technique — that’s wall, but notes there was now the climbing wall crucial,” says Hawkes. some funding left from co-ordinator for the “And then once they fin- when the school was school. Hawkes is also ish that they’re able to built, and some money an instructor with the come here and belay the from school facility user American Mountain students.” fees and the school’s Hawkes notes wall annual budget was also Guides Association so he is able to offer an in- climbing builds self- used for the project. house belay certification esteem, confidence and École Au-coeur-de-l’île trust and teamwork is part of the Conseil program. The climbing wall has skills besides being a scolaire francophone de been in operation since physical activity. la C.-B., (French school Volunteer parent district). It receives the September, and many teachers, staff and stu- Sebastien Braconnier same provincial funddents (from Grade 4 to comes in every Thursday ing as public schools in 12) have received their and says the growth he’s School District 71, and belaying (exerting fric- seen in the kids is huge, receives the same fedtion on a rope for a especially in those with a eral funding as French controlled descent) certi- fear of heights. immersion schools. “One of my daughters fication. Hawkes says the For more information school wanted to ensure is scared of heights and or to book the climbing it had a solid base of wall this is amazing for her,” wall, call the school office climbing knowledge and says Braconnier, noting at 250-339-1848. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com experience before open- she couldn’t climb very
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Comox taxes rising, but not as much as expected Erin Haluschak Record Staff
The first thorough review of the 2014 financial plan by Comox council Wednesday revealed some good news for residents. The tax rate for the coming year may increase slightly to 1.1 per cent, rather than a proposed 2.7 per cent as originally planned. KEN GRANT During preliminary budget review talks, the town has budgeted Coun. Ken Grant sug- $496,500 for one RCMP gested they examine officer, and from April comments by Town 2016 to 2018, $118,632 chief administrative for a half-time civilian officer Richard Kani- support position. Council voted unanigan in the financial plan report concerning mously in favour of the policing and RCMP motion, and will vote next week for for forstaffing costs. Kanigan noted that mal approval. ••• several years ago, Despite an approved council decided to add an additional RCMP motion during budget officer every four years, discussion in 2012 to however the quarterly allow $25,000 per year reports submitted from for the next four years the RCMP do not seem for the voluntary water to indicate a need for meter program, council approved a motion to additional staffing. As a result, he noted, remove the funds and council has been defer- place the money in a ring the next scheduled wayfinding fund for officer increase a year downtown revitalization. at a time. Coun. Ken Grant Mayor Paul Ives said for a while, the suggested the money town’s population has could be put towards slowly been increas- another use, such as ing “towards the magic a fund for the Comox number” of the 15,000 Business in Action for threshold, where they downtown revitalizawould have to increase tion. Coun. Tom Grant the number of RCMP officers, but added agreed. “That’s going to show right now, it would not hurt to take the money the downtown business people the ways we out of the plan. Coun. Tom Grant could help them. Wayagreed, and noted the finding is an issue in town’s crime rate is the Town of Comox,” he said. decreasing. (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX Mayor Paul Ives From 2015 to 2018,
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Council voted unanimously in favour of the motion. Missing from the vote were Couns. Barbara Price and Hugh MacKinnon.
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“I think it’s a good thing. Hopefully it will help prevent some thefts,” said club president Tony Stetner, noting the recent disappearance of a couple of quads. The local club is among 40 groups belonging to the Quad Riders ATV Association of B.C., which has been pushing for new legislation since 2002. “There’s been too many fatalities and serious injuries,” president Jeff Mohr said. “Most of them are due to no helmets.” He notes an incident last spring in Prince George where a pregnant woman driving an ORV on pavement was killed after turning off the road and rolling the vehicle. She was not wearing a helmet. The ORV Act is expected to be implemented in the fall. Along with the positives that come with registration and licensing, Mohr expects Bill 13 will “put some teeth into the laws as far as environmental damage.” The proposed legislation will ease the process of providing future investments directly into developing and maintaining trails.
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Bill 13, introduced last week by Forests Minister Steve Thomson, is welcome news to Mayor Leslie Baird of Cumberland. The new legislation is expected to increase safety, boost fines and help authorities track irresponsible owners of quads, dirt bikes and snowmobiles. The proposed Off Road Vehicle Act replaces the 40-year-old All Terrain Act with a structure designed to streamline regulations at minimal cost. Baird says quads that appear on Dunsmuir Avenue and other Village streets tend to be driven recklessly. “We have so many issues concerning offroad vehicles,” Baird said, noting the users who abide by the rules outnumber the ones who don’t. “It’s very hard for the police. They cannot chase them, and I wouldn’t want them to. “ We’ve been through lots of issues in itself,” she added. B.C. is one of the last provinces not to require registration of ORVs. If passed, the act would establish a
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Thieves have stolen twice in the past couple of weeks from a wellknown, local non-profit organization. One of the many ways Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North generates money to make its housing projects possible is by recycling scrap metal at its Courtenay ReStore. In the past couple of weeks, thieves have hit the store up twice for these valuables, according to Habitat’s local volunteer co-ordinator Karen Bezaire. “They’re stealing from Habitat,” says Bezaire, noting volunteers spend time each day preparing these scrap metals like aluminum, copper and lead for recycling. “So, they’re stealing from their community, they’re stealing from people who receive homes — and we’re just shocked that this is happening.” ReStore manager
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She says a shipping container would be a more secure holding place for the scrap metal and is hoping a business may have one it could donate. Bezaire also asks the public to keep an eye out for any suspiciouslooking activity in the area, and to call the ReStore at 250-3343777 or the Comox Valley RCMP at 250338-1321 if they have any information. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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There’s no boredom when working with clay The Potters Place is featuring a new and emerging artist to the gallery from March 4 to 31. Sue Emerson brings a whole new dimension to the Potters Place — a dimension that includes a unique collaboration of materials and textures. She gets her welder’s torch fired up and creates frames of steel for her landscaped raku boxes. This is interactive art, and you the viewer get to manipulate and rearrange a variety of ceramic pieces within their metal framework. Many years ago, when Sue was still a teenager, she had her sights on becoming a full-time artist/potter. With studio, kiln, wheel and clay set up and ready to make her mark an unexpected turn of events occurred and life happened. Her dream was set aside as she raised her family and worked as a teacher within the public school system along with writing curriculum, consulting for the Vancouver Sun and becoming a master gardener. Life happened! In her recent move to the Comox Valley, Emerson has found a way to reacquaint herself with that young artist left behind years ago. The artist within has finally found a voice and is alive and well in the Comox Valley. This is an emotional ride for Sue. A full circle moment so to speak as she finds herself having built the studio of her dreams in Ships Point. This is the world that Sue
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Emerson belongs in and she loves it here. Ceramics is the perfect blend of science and art — left brain and right brain thinking and problemsolving. “One can spend a lifetime learning about clay and never have one second of boredom.” She has found a way to incorporate her love of the natural landscapes which surround her, with her love of clay, design and science. Textures in the rock formations, the mountains, the sea, and her garden have found their way into her sculptural pieces. On display at the Potters Place in March will be pieces that hang on walls, sit on mantels and tables, and hopefully will encourage the artist within. Emerson is all about the connection. She loves ‘the making’ and is eager to share that with those around her. The observer is able to interact with the art by simply moving sculptural blocks of colour within the metal framework containing them. You, the observer is encouraged to create your own narrative — a co-creation with Sue’s work. This is a way to share the joy that she experiences every day. Raku currently enjoys most of Sue’s attention and interest these days. “One of my passions as a ceramic artist is fed by the exciting firing style called raku. As a true enthusiast I belong to the Hawaii Craftsmen Association and travel to Oahu each May and June to fire on the beach with dozens
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Four decades of experience The NightCrawlers, who played at the Avalanche on March 2, is a tough act to follow, but local group Forbidden Jazz is up to the task. Forbidden Jazz are the headliners at the Avalanche Bar & Grill in downtown Courtenay on March 6. Featuring Jake Masri on trumpet, flugelhorn, and vocals; Michael Eddy on keyboard; Grahame Edwards on bass, and Neil Clark on drums, Forbidden Jazz will strive to reach audiences of all ages by performing a wide mix of timeless standards plus original charts. The band members represent more than four decades of experience and with their unique blend of voice, brass, and strings, will weave their collective magic through two sets of entertaining music. • Joining the combo is Victoria-born drummer Neil Clark, who spent many years collaborating with some of the best local musicians as an active member of the jazz community. For much of the 1980s, Neil performed on cruise ships touring the world while backing many well-known groups and entertain-
DRUMMER NEIL CLARK is the newest member of Forbidden Jazz. ers. Since relocating to the Comox Valley in 1996, he has performed as often as possible (around his demanding work life), with musicians such as the Annie Siegel Band, Jazztet, DMN, and others. • Keyboard master Michael Eddy is a recent addition to the trio, replacing Jim Chew on guitar. Although relatively new to the Valley, Mike has been fortunate enough to collaborate with many fantastic
musicians over the past few years, including those in the Lensmen, Jazztet, DMN, and the Campbell River based Little Big Band. • Talented multiinstrumentalist Grahame Edwards studied music at the University of B.C. and holds a Diploma in Fine Arts from the University of Calgary. Aside
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of like-minded artists and gather inspiration for the rest of the year. “To say that I love it would be an understatement … but I love it!” • • • As we begin to welcome the spring, the Potters Place is thrilled to be able to house the travelling exhibition of FIRED UP – Contemporary Works In Clay. This is a show of extraordinarily gifted British Columbia potters whose show will visit Vancouver, Metchosin and the Potters Place in early April. FIRED UP Potters will include Cathi Jefferson, Gordon Hutchens, Meg Burgess, Mary Fox, Meira Mathison, Pat Webber, Alan Burgess just to name a few. The Potters Place is at 180B Fifth St. on the corner of Fifth and Cliffe in the Courtyard, in the cultural heart of downtown Courtenay. It’s open Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking
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Do clothes really make the man? The Comox Valley Writers’ Society will host a free public workshop March 7 with acclaimed author JJ Lee. The Measure of a Man is Lee’s critically acclaimed debut book. For years, journalist and amateur tailor JJ Lee tried to ignore the navy suit that hung at the back of his closet — his late father’s last suit. When he decides to finally make the suit his own, little does he know he is about to embark on a journey into his own past. Part personal memoir, part social history of the man’s suit, it is a deeply moving and brilliantly crafted story of fathers and sons, love and forgiveness, of fitting in and standing out — and discovering what it means to be your own man. ACCLAIMED WRITER JJ Lee will offer a free As JJ moves across the surface of the suit, public workshop and a reading while in the he reveals the heart- Comox Valley this week. breaking tale of his father, a charismatic generations has long way you think about but luckless restau- been fought. the maxim “the clothes With wit, bracing make the man,” this rateur whose demons brought tumult upon honesty, and great nar- is a universal story of rative verve, JJ takes love and forgiveness his family. He also recounts us from the French and breaking with the the year past.” he spent as T h e As JJ moves across the an apprenbook was tice tailor surface of the suit, he reveals a finalist at Modernfor the Hilize Tailors, the heartbreaking tale of his ary Weston the last of father, a charismatic but luckless Writer’s Vancouver’s restaurateur whose demons brought Trust Prize l e g e n d - tumult upon his family. for Literary ary ChinaNon-Fictown tailors, tion (2012), where he learns invalu- Revolution to the Zoot the BC Book Prize’s able lessons about life Suit Riots, from the Hubert Evans Nonfrom his octogenarian Japanese Salaryman to Fiction Prize (2012), Mad Men, from Oscar the Charles Taylor master tailor. Woven throughout Wilde in short pants Prize for Literary Nonthese two personal to Marlon Brando in a Fiction (2012) and the strands are entertain- T-shirt, and from the Governor-General’s ing stories from the rarified rooms of Savile Literary Award. social history of the Row to a rundown shop Participants of the man’s suit, the sur- in Chinatown. workshop March 7 at prising battleground It’s a book that will the Courtenay Public where the war between forever change the Library from noon to
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Global Fusion Fest, March 8th
Immigrant Welcome Centre Nina Poljak (250-338-6359) We are looking for volunteers to help with various activities during the Global Fusion Fest, which will take place on March 8th, 2014 at the Courtenay Florence Filberg Centre. This is FREE day-long festival will showcase food, music, dance, art, crafts and traditions. Please consider contributing a few hours of your day to help make this wonderful event a success!
Tobacco Task Force Volunteer
Canadian Cancer Society Anna Glenny (250-380-2354) The Tobacco Task Force volunteer will be responsible for advocating for the Society’s tobacco initiatives and helping to achieve the Society’s goal to reduce British Columbian’s exposure to second-hand smoke and tobacco-related deaths. Supported by a Health Promotion Coordinator, you will work both as part of a team of tobacco volunteers as well as individually within your community. Role will be approximately 3-5 hrs/week
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Courtenay Recreation Louise Grutzmacher (250-338-5371) Assisting the staff with childminding (newborns to 5 years old) on Wednesday and Friday mornings 9:00 to 11:00 am. Must enjoy interacting with children.
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Kitty Cat P.A.L Society Volunteer Coordinator (250-218-7223) Open your home to rescued kittens! Your household’s job is to socialize (get them used to living inside with humans and other pets) between one and eight kittens until they are adopted. Everyone in the household must be onside with this task as the kittens must feel safe and welcome. The first 2 weeks should be spent in a smaller room ie. a bathroom or study, and then they can explore the rest of the house bit by bit. Supplies provided.
Reception Support
Adult Learning Centre Lynn Moseley (250-338-9906) We are needing a morning volunteer receptionist, on-call flexible basis at first, to answer phones, do light filing, and greet people coming in. Each shift would be 4 hours. You must be friendly and outgoing, able to work independently. Age 19+ required for this position.
Community Event Ambassadors
Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society Volunteer Coordinator (250-337-2021) As a non-profit society, MARS is dependent on donations and fundraising efforts. We host booths at many community events and require personable, outgoing Volunteers to help sell MARS Raffle Tickets and provide information to the public.
Variety Radiothon, April 30th
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Cherie Kamenz (250-339-0819) The Comox Valley Scotiabank MS Walk takes place at the Courtenay Airpark which offers a safe, scenic, wheelchair and scooter accessible route for our participants. Encourage participants as they start the walk, pass through the start area as they do their second or third lap and finish the walk. Volunteers must have ability to relate well with participants and have a fun, cheerful personality.
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CVAC Sharks in top form at Western Canadian swim championships -- SEE PAGE 12
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-- SEE PAGE 21
COMOX VALLEY RECORD ♦ SPORTS EDITOR: EARLE COUPER ♦ TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2014
Tough outings for Towhees
Gunter is CIS Player of Year For the first time in their history, a member of the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack has been named Player of the Year in CIS sports. Brad Gunter, a third year outside hitter from Courtenay, has been named the CIS Men’s Volleyball Player of the Year for 201314. He was honoured at the CIS awards breakfast Feb. 26 in Calgary. In only his third university season, Gunter not only established himself as one of the best offensive weapons in the country, he also etched his name in the Canada West record books in a number of statistical categories. In 18 league matches, Gunter, the 6-foot6 science student, led the CIS in kills (5.31) and points (6.04) per set as well as total points (404.5), while placing second in total kills (356). His kill-perset average is a new single-season Canada West mark, while his point-per-game average ranks second alltime in the conference Gunter, who was named to the CIS allrookie team in 201112 and started for the junior national squad last summer, also
ranked fifth in CIS in both total attacks (742) and service aces (27). Thanks in large part to his stellar play, Thompson Rivers finished fourth in the league standings with a 13-9 record and reached the best national ranking in program history in mid-January (No. 4). Gunter, who last week received Canada West men’s volleyball MVP and first team all-star accolades, was also named to the CIS first all-star team. “This season was kind of an eye opener for me,” Gunter said. “I came into it with confidence from playing on the junior national team and that confidence made my play way better. Even though, we ended with a disappointing loss in final four and not making it to nationals, I still feel it was successful with a record amount of wins in the season. It will definitely open the door for our team next year,” the G.P. Vanier grad said. Gunter maybe basking in the glow of being the player of the year, but he wanted to thank a few people. “I would like to thank everyone who has helped
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BRAD GUNTER IS the CIS men’s volleyball Player of the Year. me get to where I am now; my family and coaches, especially my high school coach Brian McAskill. And, of course (TRU head coach) Pat Hennelly and all of TRU athletics.” “It is excellent for Brad ... to be recognized on the national level,” he said. “Brad had a great season improving in every skill from last year,” he continued. Added TRU athletics and recreation cirector Ken Olynyk: “Brad has continued to improve and work at his game in the off season, what you see in his nomination is a culmination of his hard work and support from his coaches and staff.” – TRU WolfPack
The G.P. Vanier Towhees senior boys basketball team was at the AAAA Island Championships in Port Alberni this past weekend, and came away a disappointed team, due to some bad luck and meeting a couple of hot teams. “These high school Islands feature the bigger schools on the Island, and perennially the toughest schools to play year in and year out,” said Vanier coach Larry Street. “Claremont of Victoria is the class of the Island at all levels, and defeated Cowichan of Duncan (a young, big and, talented team) 66-57 in the final. Both are sure bets to do some damage at the Provincials in Langley in two weeks,” Street said. The Towhees played normally stingy Oak Bay Bays in their first game on Thursday night, and a terrible run of bad luck happened in the first quarter. Leading scorer Joss Biggins (21 points and eight rebounds per game) was lost to a serious knee injury that has sidelined him for a while. “The lads were deflated somewhat by this, and then starting point guard Colton Derycke had a bad poke in the eye which
VANIER’S JAKOB JUNGWIRTH in action at Island championships against Oak Bay. PHOTO BY PEGGY STREET sidelined him,” Street noted. “To make matters worse, key guard sub Jordan Balon badly turned his ankle and we suddenly lost loads of experience.” Meanwhile, Oak Bay continued their very tough man-to-man press the entire game, and it was too much for the Courtenay boys who lost 95-59. Street managed to play all 15 players in the game (four juniors were brought up), and there were some bright
lights. “At one point we had what possibly looks like next year’s core group playing very well together led by Grade 11s Bryce Olsen (13 points, eight rebounds), Brandon Balon (five assists), Reece Meyeroff, Chase Hobenshield (eight points, three rebounds) and Tyler Knopp (10 points, two steals, three rebounds). “Senior Jakob Jungwirth had to try to hold his team together and ended with nine points
and two assists.” The next day the Towhees played rival Alberni Armada, the tourney hosts. The game was a tight one throughout, but the Vanier boys could not find their scoring touch and without Biggins they were behind the eight ball. Olsen led the way and received a second Player of the Game in two nights with 18 points and nine rebounds. Senior Fos-
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COMPETING AT THE Western Canadian Championships were (left to right) Cole Young, Brooke Lamoureux, Jordyn Ryan and Ben Neufeld. PHOTO BY MICHAEL NEUFELD
Sharks in top form
Four Comox Valley Aquatic Club Sharks travelled to New Westminster to compete at the 2014 Western Canadian Championships. The four-day competition of the “Best of the West” brought the Sharks 18 top-16 finishes, 20 club records and four Vancouver Island records. On the first day, all four swimmers competed in finals, Brooke Lamoureux and Jordyn Ryan started the night with strong swims in the 200 freestyle. The excitement of finals and earlier successes brought an Island record and Sharks’ club record for Ben Neufeld in the 100 backstroke quickly followed by Cole Young.
Cole kept his nerves under control as he won the B final and set a club record in the 200 breaststroke. Day two started with Jordyn Ryan breaking her own club record in the 400 IM followed by Ben Neufeld breaking the club and Vancouver Island records in the same event. On day three Ben Neufeld and Jordyn Ryan each set club records in the 200 backstroke and Ben set a club record in 400 free. Day four could have been the most exciting day for the Sharks as Brooke Lamoureux captured silver in the 1500m free in a club record followed by Jordyn Ryan competing in two finals plac-
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ter Dewitt scored eight points while grabbing seven rebounds while Jungwirth added eight points and three assists. “The last quarter featured seniors Jakob, Foster, Colton Derycke, Brandon Balon along with Bryce who valiantly tried to pull the game within reach, but to no avail,” Street said. “Just too many turnovers, and missed shots, although their defensive pressure equally kept the game close. Final score 61-51 Alberni. “It was a sad way to end a .500+ season that had so many high-
lights, and tremendously great times had by all,” Street said. “This group of young men represented the Comox Valley admirably, and with plenty of heart. Seniors Colton, Joss, Harry, Isaac, Jordon and Jakob will be missed, and we wish them all the best of luck in whatever they choose to do next year. “Grade 11s Sean McGinnis, Reece Meyeroff, Brandon Balon and Bryce Olsen look forward to joining a promising group of Grade 10s who will again be contenders on the Island next year. Special thanks to super manager Jake Fernandes and assistant
manager Mac Kennedy for their long hours devoted to the team. Coach Olsen provided a passionate voice to the team and we thank her for her many hours devoted to the betterment of the team. “A very important thank you to our community for unbelievable support of our program; the media, all our devoted sponsors, School District #71, and finally and most importantly, thank you to the staff and students of G.P. Vanier for their fantastic support of their team,” Street said. “The G.P. Vanier team also wishes all the teams at Mark
Isfeld who made the upcoming Provincials, and the Highland senior boys team, in their quest to do well at the B.C.s and equally represent our Comox Valley community with class and success in basketball championships.” FREE THROWS Mount Douglas finished third at the Islands, Oak Bay fourth, Dover Bay fifth and Alberni sixth while Vanier and Belmont tied for seventh at the eight-team tournament ... attending upcoming Provincials are Isfeld AA girls, Isfeld AAA boys and Highland AA boys ... – Vanier Towhees
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A public hearing is being held to consider the following items: • Comox Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 1767 Change the zoning of 335 Anderton Road from single family to multi-family. • Comox Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 1768: Lot 2 Plan 43630 • Contribution to Affordable Housing Reserve Fund • Cost share of rebuilding of an existing area of Wallace Avenue • Sustainable Construction Standards • Three Adaptable Housing Units • Three Electric Car Charging Connections • Noise mitigation measures • Public pedestrian access from Wallace Avenue to Anderton Road 335 Anderton Road
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• Comox Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 1768: Lot 2 Plan 43630 is to establish a Phased Development Agreement between the developer and the Town of Comox for the provision of amenities (outlined above) for the development of 335 Anderton Road. It will limit the Town’s ability to change uses, density, and parcel restrictions for a term of 10 years and may be assigned to another developer.
More Information Copies of the proposed by-laws, as well as existing relevant reports and documents, will be available for inspection at Town Hall, 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday (except Statutory Holidays) commencing on February 27, 2014. The proposed by-laws will be available for inspection until 4:00pm on the public hearing date.
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CUMBERLAND MAYOR LESLIE Baird presents Irwin Gonzales with his first-place medal.
Ping pong popular The inaugural Cumberland Table Tennis Championships wrapped up Sunday, Feb. 23 with a surprise wildcard entry upsetting the first and second seed to win the championships. Irwin Gonzales of Courtenay strolled in off the street after learning of the tournament only the night before and played flawlessly, defeating everyone in his path to have the first place medal hung around his neck by Cumberland mayor Leslie Baird. Paulina Maj of Cumberland needed an extra match to claim the women’s title. With over 32 people competing and having fun during this amateur eventt, the first ever tournament put on by the Cumberland Recreation Institute in conjunction with the Cumberland Table Tennis Club (CTTC) was a huge success. The club membership has swelled to over 40 players since the beginning of the tourney.
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Stanley (Stan) McClellan Lesley January 2, 1923 – March 5, 2013
It has been a year since Dad died peacefully in his sleep in his 91st year in Courtenay, British Columbia, and we miss him every day. Dad was predeceased by his devoted and loving wife of 60 years, June; his parents, Frank and Margaret (Gillespie) Lesley of Victoria , and his younger brother, Douglas of Vancouver. He is survived by his sons, David (Marie-Andree Lajoie), Gordon, Stephen and Peter (Bonnie), as well as his grandson, Simon Lajoie-Lesley. Stan was born in Edmonton, Alberta and also lived in Calgary and then Prince Albert, Saskatchewan where his Father was Chief of Police. Dad often remarked that “you could do little wrong when your Father is Chief of Police�, not that his sons ever thought he would have wanted to. Dad served four years during World War II with the RCAF in the Radar group, serving in Canada, Iceland, England and North Africa, although he spoke very little of his time in the Service. Upon his return, he obtained his BSc from the University of Alberta and then his MA and Doctorate from the University of Toronto. During his time at the Uof T, he married June Elaine Dickinson on July 29, 1950 in Victoria, BC. Stan, June (and now David) moved to Ottawa where, over time, Gordon, Stephen and Peter were born. Dad spent the rest of his career working as a exceptionally dedicated plant research scientist with Agriculture Canada’s Chemistry and Biology Research Institute with many publications in his name (S M Lesley), or co-authored with fellow scientists. One milestone in his career was his year-long research sabbatical in 1972 with the Hawaiian Sugar Planters Association in Honolulu. When not deep into research for AgCan, Dad took great pleasure in first planting approximately 30,000 red pine trees with David, and later making maple syrup with sons Gordon, Stephen and Peter, all on family land near Ladysmith, Quebec. Upon his retirement in 1985, Dad and Mother moved to their beloved waterfront home in Royston, BC where they enjoyed many years of gardening turning a 3/4 acre bush lot into a truly remarkable garden filled with rhododendrons, a fig tree and many other plants and trees. They also loved travelling, exploring all of Vancouver Island and BC, and Southern California in the winter. They also took long trips to Greece and Australia. Dad greatly enjoyed many salmon fishing trips primarily with Peter, but also with his neighbours in the waters off of Vancouver Island, as well as eating, with June, the oysters he collected in front of their property in Royston. Deeply felt appreciation goes out to Dr. Tancon who attended to Dad in his last years and on what became his last day. Many thanks are also extended to Drs Schovanek, Monk, Tinmouth, Chow, and Jackson for all their care over the years. Heartfelt appreciation is expressed to Karen Dickie, Flor and all the staff at Comox Valley Seniors’ Village where Dad spent the last couple of years charming the staff with his red hair and blue eyes. Additional thanks are expressed to Tom and Colleen for all their wonderful visits and care, and also to Crispin Morris and Agnes Knowles. The tide comes in and the tide goes out and Dad is now fishing for salmon while Mother waits to help cook and enjoy the meal. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to the Canadian Kidney Foundation, or the St. Joseph’s Hospital Mental Health Crisis Unit in Comox BC.
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NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Alfred Raymond Stazicker also known as Raymond Stazicker also known as Raymond A. Stazicker, deceased, formerly of 2250 6th Street East, Courtenay, BC V9N 7R9 are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executrix c/o Holland Cameron, Barristers & Solicitors, 1779 Comox Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 3L9, before the 11th day of April, 2014 after which date the Estate assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims of which it has notice. Kathleen Bruce Executrix of the Will of Alfred Raymond Stazicker also known as Raymond Stazicker also known as Raymond A. Stazicker c/o Holland Cameron Solicitors for the Estate 1779 Comox Avenue Comox, B.C. V9M 3L9
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Dr. Harold George Whittle Bennett
Fred passed away peacefully at Comox Valley Senior’s Village on Valentine’s Day after living with dementia and emphysema for many years. Left to mourn his passing are Betty, his loving wife of 61 years, their son Robin (Fei Fei) Doupe, their daughter Terri (Grant) Jones, grandchildren, Michelle and Tanner Jones, Erin and Nicole Doupe, his surviving sister, Marg Smith and many nieces and nephews. Fred started teaching at the age of 17 in Grand Forks and spent the remainder of his career in Powell River. He was principal on Texada Island and at Cranberry, Wildwood and Brooks schools and was well-respected by his students, their parents and his coworkers. His enthusiasm for the task at hand made him a joy to be around. He was retired for 30 years and enjoyed boating and RVing to Southern California with Betty. He continued to share his love of math with several generations of Powell Riverites through tutoring and spent many hours growing vegetables on his lot-sized garden. Fred was known for his love of life, his positive attitude, his garden and his passion for teaching. He will be sorely missed. At Fred’s request, there will be no service. A favourite charity of Fred’s was Doctors Without Borders at doctorswithoutborders.org/donate.
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July 11, 1935 - February 25, 2014 Harold was raised in Drumheller, Alberta and graduated from Dentistry at the University of Alberta in 1959, marrying Ina Shpur that year as well. Their four children were born in Drumheller, Alberta but were raised in Courtenay, B.C., where Hal had his dental practice. Hal will be greatly missed by Ina; his children Tom (Nicola) Bennett, Dan (Karen) Bennett, Dawn-Ann (Clancy) Lebarron, and Jim Bennett; his grandchildren Julia, Emily, Claire, Shannon, Sean, Samantha, Danny, Jamie, and Kalia; many nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Private family gatherings; in lieu of flowers, if desired, donations can be made to the HOpe Centre in North Vancouver through Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.
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TOWN OF COMOX PUBLIC NOTICE SNOW AND ICE CONTROL TO ALL RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS WITHIN THE TOWN OF COMOX With the upcoming winter season, please note the following regarding: During snowfall and ice events, the Town of Comox will make every effort to provide for the reasonably safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. As with all services provided by the Town of Comox, snow and ice control is limited by staff, equipment and budget restrictions. In keeping with Town Policy 4037R, the Town of Comox will proceed with the ploughing of roads upon accumulation of 100 mm of snow or when lesser accumulations have resulted in dangerous conditions. This policy grants priority to the various routes in the following order: 1. Arterial Roads 2. Collector Roads 3. Local Roads 4. Cul-de-sacs 5. Lanes In addition to the above, priority is also given to the routes serving public facilities including the Fire Hall, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Municipal Hall, School Zones, Bus Routes and the Comox Recreation Centre. Snow removal and de-icing from sidewalks shall be limited to sidewalks along arterial and major collector roads, with first priority given to opening one side only. Municipal staff will also endeavour to clear snow from sidewalks fronting properties owned by the Town of Comox, while removal of snow from sidewalks in commercial zones remains the responsibility of the individual property owners. Ploughing of snow will result in a windrow of snow across private driveways and business accesses. The Town of Comox regrets this; however, we simply do not have the resources to clear these windrows from individual driveways. During snowfall events, the Town of Comox would offer the following HELPFUL HINTS: 1. Avoid depositing snow removed from driveways, sidewalks and parking areas onto the adjacent roadway. In most cases the Town of Comox will have little choice but to redirect it back into the area from which it came. 2. Remove all parked vehicles from the streets until such time as ploughing has been completed. 3. Ensure your vehicle is equipped with good snow tires and add additional weight if required. 4. Allow for additional travel time between home and work, drive slowly and stay well back from the traffic in front of you. 5. Do not attempt to pass snow ploughs or sand trucks. 6. Please assist the Town in reducing flooding problems by clearing snow and debris away from and around catch basins. 7. The Town of Comox encourages everyone to assist the elderly and infirmed with removal of snow from sidewalks and driveways.
HUU-AY-AHT group of businesses Duties Reporting to the CEO, the qualified applicant will successfully manage the recently purchased Market & Café in Bamfield, BC. The business manager must be a local resident or be willing to relocate to the Bamfield area. How to apply View the full job description on our website: http://hfndevelopmentlp.org/job-board/ Written submissions must be made by 4:00 pm, March 20, 2014 to: Mr. Stan Coleman, RPF CEO managing the Huu-ay-aht group of businesses Address: 2533 Port Alberni Highway Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 8P2 Canada Fax: (778) 421-2664 Email: sarah.j@huuayaht.com
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SHINGLE Sawyer Wanted. Top Rates. Steady Work. 604846-4455
FIREARMS TRAINING & C.O.R.E. Non Restricted & restricted. C.O.R.E. Course starts: Fri. Mar. 21 6pm-10pm Sat. Mar. 22 8am-noon C.O.R.E. continues Mar. 24, 25,26. 6pm-10pm Two pieces of ID required. For info contact: Granlund Fire Arms 250-286-9996 2nd Hand Military Store 250-337-1750 Tyee Marine 250-334-2942
HELP WANTED CAKE DECORATOR/ CAKE ASSEMBLER Part time to full time, excellent benefits. Must Be: • Self-Motivated • Reliable • Have an Eye for Detail Please drop off your resume in person at: Cakebread Artisan Bakery, 368 Fifth St, Courtenay. �No phone calls please.
BUSINESS SERVICES
Ramsay Machine Works requires steel fabricators immediately. CWB tickets an asset. This is a union position with comparable wages and benefits. Please forward resumes to Ramsay Machine Works Ltd. 2066 Henry Ave. West, Sidney, BC, V8L 5Y1, Fax: 250-656-1262, or email to: hbaart@ramsaygroup.com
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD OSAKA SUSHI & Domo Japan (Courtenay) looking for a P/T Server and Cashier. Drop off resumes to Domo Japan, #209-444 Lerwick Rd. SAMARITAN’S Purse is looking for a Working Chef to coordinate the Restaurant Kitchen, maintain a professional rapport within the community and train junior cooks, in Dease, Lake, BC samaritanspurse.ca
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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
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ACREAGE
TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave.
APARTMENT/CONDOS
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
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HANDYPERSONS 250-898-8887. HOME Repair, Renovation & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate.
REAL FREE range eggs. Brown tasty eggs at Peace & Carrots Farm. $3.50 extra lrg. (250)337-4030.
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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
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TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite - spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox walking distance to everything. In suite storage. New designer kitchen. Large dining room. Resident social room. Elevator and security entry. Well maintained and managed, mature adult building. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM renovated suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/dryer. New appliances. Walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and managed quiet, mature adult building. Resident social room. Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
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SEASONED FIREWOOD full dry cords. Fir or mixed Fir/Hem. 250-702-3959 or 250-898-8896.
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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.
MISC SERVICES
SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave.
REAL ESTATE
17.4 Acres pristine elevated property priced to sell. Minutes from down town, 4 acres cleared, multiple artesian wells, utilities to property line. Perfect time to buy before prime acreages are unaffordable in the Terrace area. Must Sell. $150,000. 250-641-1848
A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Offering Fall Clean-up specials. Hedges, fruit trees+ gutters. Pat, 250-218-4597.
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
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.
WANTED. COLT Anaconda, Diamond Back, Python or King Cobra. Call (250)334-3604. Looking for any of the above.
GARDENING
1478 SQ.FT. RANCHER. 6 yrs young. 3bdrm, 2.5bath. Dbl + attached garage, heat pump, 14x40 deck. Bowser/ Deep Bay area. 250-757-8757.
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Briggs & Stratton Log splitter, 38 ton capacity $1500 O.B.O. Please call 250-338-1242
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LARGE BASEBALL hat collection for sale - best offer.
CUSTOMER SERVICE Rep needed. Computer & office skills req’d. Also clean driving abstract & ability to clean cars. Wage neg. 30-35 hrs/wk to start. Email resume to dgee247@live.ca NOW HIRING FOR STYLIST & MANAGEMENT POSITIONS 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 1-866-472-4339 for an interview or send resume to careers@fchsk.ca.
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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
STEEL FABRICATORS
Ramsay Machine Works requires A & B level with all position Flux Core, CWB tickets preferred. Union positions. Please forward resumes to Ramsay Machine Works Ltd. 2066 Henry Ave. West, Sidney, BC, V8L 5Y1, Fax: 250-656-1262, or email to: hbaart@ramsaygroup.com
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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.
FURNITURE 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
MEDICAL SUPPLIES ELECTRIC HANDICAP lift chair with massage feature, light beige, like new hardly used. Asking $1300. Call (250)339-3766.
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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.
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COURTENAY- 1 bdrm condo. New carpet & paint. Close to Super Store & College. $595. Avail now. Call (250)650-5084.
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ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS
1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay
1015 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in well-
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
respected, 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.
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 oor 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
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WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS
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
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SUITES, LOWER COURTENAY- 1 bdrm furnished suite with separate ground level entrance. Hydro, Wifi, cable incl’d. NS/NP. References req’d. $750/mo. Call 250-338-7937.
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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.
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PACIFIC COURT 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, ooring and bathroom ďŹ ttings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit. Call 250-334-9717
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(Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. APARTMENTS 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 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 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
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 Immed. $1,200/mth WALK TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $850/mth TRUMPETER’S LANDING 1 bdrm & den, 1 1/2 bath, 6 appls, balcony, underground pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $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. CAMELOT COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, res. pkg, storage, N/S, small dog neg. w/ref. Avail. Immed. - $800/mth TRUMPETER’S LANDING 1 bdrm & den “penthouse� unit, 2 bath, 6 appls, 2 balconies, underground pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Apr. 1 - $1,200/mth TRUMPETER’S LANDING 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 4 appls, balcony, undergrnd pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Apr. 1 - $1,200/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR ground level 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, patio, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Apr. 1 - $700/mth
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
2005 PT CRUISER Gold. Like new. Lots of speed. Automatic. Have car history. $5500. 250-202-1297
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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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CLI signals strong market The BCREA Commercial Leading Indicator (CLI) rose for the fourth consecutive quarter, increasing 0.8 points in the fourth quarter of 2013. The index is sitting at 115.1. On a year-over-year basis, the CLI is 2.3 per cent above the fourth quarter of 2012. The index reached an all-time high of 116.1 in the second quarter of 2007. After a full year of a rising index, the trend underlying the CLI has
moved sharply upward from a previously flat trend. An upturn is historically a good signal of expanding commercial real estate activity in the following two to four quarters, which bodes well for growth in 2014. “The CLI rose for a fourth consecutive quarter on encouraging signs of improving growth in the B.C. economy,” economist Brendon Ogmundson, said.
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John Hart project business event BC Hydro and SNC-Lavalin have announced business opportunity event dates March 31 and April 1 for subcontractor and jobs opportunities for the John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project in Campbell River. There will be three separate business events. The first day is for construction-related companies only, the morning of the second day will be open to targeted ancillary businesses, and the afternoon will be for qualified, individual job seekers. All events require online registration. Space will be limited. “This business event is a continuation of a process that began a few years ago to profile local business capabilities and capacity, and the opportunity to get involved in this billion dollar project,” says Campbell River Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Colleen Evans. “It all started with the major project business portal going online in fall 2011, the highly successful business speed dating event in summer 2012, and now this important interaction with the John Hart contractor. We hope businesses continue to get actively involved.” Registration at http:// cr.majorprojects.ca/open-house/
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Colleen Evans closes March 26 at 4 p.m. or as soon as registration slots are filled. There is space for about 120 contractors and suppliers, about 112 spaces for ancillary businesses, and up to 600 job seekers. “This event is the logical next stage in the procurement process for the John Hart project,” says Vancouver Island Construction Association CEO Greg Baynton. “It provides an excellent opportunity for contractors and suppliers to have a face-to-face interview with SNC-Lavalin to discuss the opportunities and requirements associated with the project. I would encourage all interested contractors and suppliers to register early.”
Online applicants need to select the appropriate job theme for which they are qualified. “The third event on April 1 is an information event for job seekers to learn more from SNC-Lavalin representatives and team members about occupations that will be in demand and when they will be needed,” says North Island Employment Founds Society executive director Doug Preston. “It will be about the when and how to connect with employers involved with the project and will assist job seekers in targeting the right employment opportunity at the right time. Everyone wins when employers can connect with people who have the skills and experience they need. This will be an information session and resumes will not be accepted at this event.” All three events are open to all businesses and individuals located on or off Vancouver Island. SNC-Lavalin’s team consists of generator and turbine supplier, IMPSA, financial lenders and design builders that include AECON and Frontier-Kemper Construction ULC (tunnelling). Event questions can be directed to Stephen Watson at steve.watson@bchydro.com.
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COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Zena Williams : publisher@comoxvalleyrecord.com Editor: Mark Allan : editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com Business Development: Joanna Ross : sales@comoxvalleyrecord.com Ph: 250-338-5811 / Fax: 250-338-5568 / Classified: 1-855-310-3535 A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
Where’s the advantage?
Last week’s announced increase to term lengths for municipal politicians and school trustees smacks of politicians helping their own. We see few benefits to moving civic elections to every four years from three, other than better alignment with provincial and federal elections. The majority of work done at a local level is undertaken by municipal staff as it is — not elected officials. That said, the province’s main justification for the change — “It provides opportunities for local government officials to understand their projects and to carry them through” — doesn’t jibe with the reality of local government. When a decision of this magnitude is made with no public consultation, we’re left wondering who this change truly benefits. And if it’s not the average B.C. resident, the province made the wrong decision. This move chips away at our democratic rights. Currently, the only power we have to formally pass judgment on our elected officials is an election. While the extra-curricular behaviour of Mayor Rob Ford may be an extreme example, it has left many Torontonians wondering what powers the public has to remove him from office. The silver lining with B.C.’s latest announcement is a promise to study legislative amendments that would make booting problem politicians more feasible. It’s no secret public engagement in municipal politics is low and voter turnout abysmal. Many communities also struggle to find quality municipal candidates. We fear this change will exacerbate both problems. A lot can change in four long years. We don’t want to see good would-be politicians deterred by the time commitment of working a low-paying, largely thankless job. The only people we’ve seen advocating for extending the term are politicians themselves, not the public. That’s a sign most British Columbians have been, at the very least, content with the status quo. If it ain’t broke, why fix it? Victoria News Record Question of the Week This week: Thirty-one per cent of respondents so far say they would be affected by a BC Teachers’ Federation strike. BCTF members participate in a strike vote this week. Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote on the mainpage. Parents on Denman and Hornby have a new principal for their kids. SD71 must remember there’s a different climate on the islands.
There are reasons to be wary about new liquor laws, which prompted Whistle Stop Pub owner Barry VanDusen to blow the whistle.
Paramedics asking for help Dear editor, I am a paramedic working for the BC Ambulance Service. For fear of disciplinary action I must remain anonymous, as our employer has gag orders on us to not speak to the media about the state of the ambulance service. I, like most paramedics, am passionate about my work. We have to be, due to lack of respect from our employer and the government. One does not do this job for the money, you do it because you love the work. It’s because of this that our employer takes advantage of us daily. People in B.C. need to know the state which their ambulance service is in. Currently, our upper management is embroiled in a sex scandal, which involves the promotion of some employees. Our lower-level management have no proper training, care little about the paramedics on the street and manage through threat and intimidation. We work under constant threat from fire departments wanting to take us over so they can justify their enormous budgets, as their budget is based on call volume and due to fire safety, their calls have dropped. A provincial ambulance has been proven to be the most costeffective.
Our resources are at an abysmal level. Daily there are no ambulances available to respond to calls and people are forced to wait long periods of time for one to show up. We get told by our management to just do more with less. Well, we can’t do anymore. We work 12-hour shifts and
with our call volume rising by thousands every year, we have no down time. We start our shifts, leave the station and rarely ever get back till the end of the shift. We do not get any breaks due to us being an emergency service. As long as there are calls holding we work and there are always calls holding. Our resources on the street have remained at an almost stagnant level for the past 10 to 12 years, call volume goes up by thousands every year, and the only thing that has really changed is our ranks in management almost being tripled.
Our management has done nothing but create an atmosphere of fear as well as created a very hostile and unsafe work environment. Our employer is concerned with nothing but budget and liability, NOT patient care Do not think that while you wait for an ambulance that is taking a long time to show that we are having lunch or coffee or on a break of any kind, it’s just that there no ambulances available to respond. I ask you, the public, to get on social media, write letters to your city council, your MLA, to the premier. This is your ambulance service. You deserve better service and should not have to wait when you or a loved one is in need of help. If this letter is printed, my employers’ response will be one of denial, of course. It’s embarrassing to them and to admit there is a problem means they must fix it. We, the paramedics, have no power to make a change. Our hands and mouths are tied and gagged and the power is yours to make a difference. We have come to your aid in your time of need for years, now we are asking for your help. Please, help us in order for us to better help you. A concerned paramedic
tem that we all rely on. We’ll be like the United States where it costs the average family $16,000 a year. I can’t afford that on my retirement income! Most Canadians don’t want to see a system in Canada where we risk losing our homes or go deep in debt when we or our loved ones get sick or injured. Poll after poll shows that Canadians favour investment and innovation in public health care to improve the system for everyone, not the expansion of
for-profit health care that benefits only the wealthy elite. Public health reform should start with looking at what makes a community healthy and how this will save medical dollars, not going for an American-style private health-care system. Let’s focus on strengthening our treasured system. Medicare is ours to protect. Contact your MP and MLA. Go to www.savemedicare.ca for more information. Cliff Boldt, Courtenay
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Canada’s medicare under attack Dear editor, Right now, there’s a legal attack before the courts that could turn Canada’s medicare system into a U.S.-style for-profit system. The attack is driven by Dr. Brian Day, owner of a Vancouver for-profit surgical clinic, Cambie Surgery Centre, known for unlawfully billing patients and the taxpayer-funded Medical Services Plan. If Dr. Day wins this case, we’ll lose the public health-care sys-
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No means no about court ruling against mine Dear editor, Re: The good news announcing the federal government’s decision to again turn down Taseko’s Prosperity Mine proposal, and then the unbelievable decision by the B.C. government to appeal that decision! For the second time the federal Ministry of the Environment has turned down the Prosperity Mine project, stating that it would do irreparable damage to the environment. The decision by Premier Christy Clark and provincial Energy and Mines Minister
Bill Bennett to appeal this second decision blatantly shows their lack of consideration for our beautiful environment. Even worse, it shows their appalling lack of respect for the rights of the Williams Lake band living around Fish Lake, which if Clark and Bennett had their way, would become a tailings pond! In writing this letter, I went to Wikipedia to read the history of this and other mines owned by Taseko Mining Limited and found financial statements that show they’re a
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very wealthy company. Surely losing this one mine location won’t impact their bottom line and we wonder why they appear to want to join the provincial government in appealing this second
decision. We’re also disgusted with the way Bill Bennett is reacting to this decision. We’d love to hear his personal definition of a healthy environment, but then he has already shown his true colours when he helped to set up the artificial town and council in the Jumbo Lake area — another project that angers B.C. citizens! We just hope that the Ktunaxa band, the Friends of Qat’muk, and the residents of the Invemere Valley and beyond will be successful in a lawsuit that would put a
stop to a planned ski resort in this very special area. NO means NO, Mr. Bennett and Ms. Clark! Your appeals cost us
What ferry riders do not see Dear editor, Re: Solutions obvious for ferries (Record, Feb. 27). While I commend Ed Zirkwitz for his concern regarding BC Ferries, an important transportation infrastructure, and his suggestions for a more efficient model, I need to clarify some commonly held misconceptions about BC Ferries’ employees. Having been employed as a cook on the Little River run, I initially felt like I’d lucked into the perfect well-paid job —
That gift shop cashier who ❝ appears to be doing not much for
a lot of money has actually been trained to save the lives of all the passengers should anything unfortunate happen.
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better money for the same job. After a career of long hours and low pay in Vancouver restaurants, I had finally managed to make all my fine dining and culinary school experience pay off. Little did I know I
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had to save lives as well! That gift shop cashier who appears to be doing not much for a lot of money has actually been trained to save the lives of all the passengers should anything unfortunate happen. The amount of
Yes, we need curling rink Dear editor, In regard to your article championing a viable curling centre in the Comox Valley, I could not agree more. I am a senior and relatively new to the sport and enjoy it very much, so much so that I wish I had started when I was younger so that I might have had a chance to compete at the elite levels. I know I’m not alone in how proud I was to be Canadian when our men’s and women’s teams brought home the gold in Sochi. Like you said, champions start at home. The Comox Valley Curling Club has one of the largest junior programs on the Island
that is run entirely by volunteers from our club. Wouldn’t it be something if one day we could watch one of our own young people compete for Olympic gold? It certainly would be a shame if that dream was not allowed to come true because of leaky roofs and an ice plant that is 56 years old. I know the members of the curling club and the local government have been working hard to come up with a solution. Please, let’s hope something positive happens in the near future so that curling in the Comox Valley can continue for another 50 years. Brian Baltis, Comox Valley
emergency training I received was truly staggering (and sometimes scary). Previously I had no idea that the car deck guy or the cafeteria worker did anything beyond what I saw. Transport Canada sets the rules. I’m sure we have all had delays and heard the announcement that there is a mechanical issue that is being dealt with. Sometimes that means there is not enough staff for the crossing (there needs to be the correct ratio of staff to passengers on any boarding, according to Transport Canada) and we are waiting for an on-call employee (never a fun job) who is now on their way. Do you really want a ferry worker making minimum wage with that kind of responsibility? As Ed says, properly managing employee costs (including management) would result in reduced future fare increases. Please don’t forget that those employees who appear to not be doing much on the job will be the ones getting you in the lifeboats when the ship is going down. They are paid for what you don’t see. Kevin Ibbetson, Courtenay
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money, but worst of all they blatantly display, on many levels, your lack of ethical and moral integrity. For those of you not familiar with
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If you Dine Around the Comox Valley, you’ll discover that not all dishes are created equal It’s a show down, and a tasty one at that, as Dine Around the Comox Valley takes hold of your favourite pubs and restaurants in a savoury battle to serve up their latest inspirations. “After our three week trip to Thailand last month, we were excited about the Thai cooking philosophy based on always serving fresh food and their creativity in plating it,” says Danielle Duncan, owner and manager, Union Street Grill and Grotto. “We have always focused locally and Dine Around is a great avenue to showcase it. This year we’ll be taking some of the usual suspects and combining them a bit differently for the Dine Around menu such as the Local Shellfish Rice Pot - we’re adding a twist in familiar surroundings.” Inspiration plays a big role in the creation of recipes and dishes not previously served by the restaurants. In many cases, the dishes selected may only appear on their Dine Around menus. “We’ve been participating in this
event since its inception, five years ago,” says Barbara Hanson, general manager, Blackfin Pub. “The dishes are about plating fresh ideas. Our signature Dine Around dish always involves fish. This year it is a Misoyaki Sockeye Salmon inspired by our recent trip to Hawaii where I couldn’t get enough of the seasoning.” At Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community, the dishes are paired with an amazing mountain views - the only anticipated distraction on Chef Jason Hoskin’s menu. “This year, our chef has created bistro-style dishes without over complicating the ingredients,” says Michael Boyd, director of food & beverage for the Timber Room at Crown Isle. “He wanted to create an approachable menu that is still seasonal and hearty – something all our guests can enjoy. And no menu would be complete without our award-winning Arctic Surf Seafood & Clam Chowder.”
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The spotlight falls on Cumberland’s recreational trails with two events March 4 and 5.
Cumberland trails on agenda A frank discussion on the state of Cumberland’s vast network of recreational trails, most of which wind their way across privately owned land, will headline two important events March 4 and 5. No hiker, biker or any other trail user will want to miss the Cumberland Trails Forum on March 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cumberland Cultural Centre. Co-presented by the Village of Cumberland and the United Riders of Cumberland (UROC), the forum will feature an update on ongoing land-use negotiations and a free exchange of ideas between trail users. “If you’re at all interested in the Cumberland Forest trails, this is the time to get involved,” says UROC board member Jeremy Grasby. “There are some really exciting developments underway. The people who attend the trails forum will help shape the future of our trails.” Special guest Mark Wood, program manager for the North Shore Mountain Bike Association, will also discuss how a more sophisticated level of organization has benefited that area’s legendary trail system. “The North Shore went through a period where tensions were high between landowners and various user groups,” explains Kevin McPhedran, parks and outdoor recreation coordinator for the Village of Cumberland. “By taking an organized approach, they’ve created solutions that work for everyone, and
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they’ve had a lot of success in that regard.” “The way we see it, Cumberland is about five years behind the North Shore,” adds Grasby. “We’re trying to be proactive in order to mitigate any growing pains. The fact that the Village sees trail access as a key priority, both in terms of quality of life and economic development, is a definite asset.” The trails forum will include a Q&A with Wood and UROC directors, and preliminary plans and design of the Cumberland Jump Park will also be a topic of discussion. While the focus will be on nonmotorized access initiatives, all interested
individuals are invited to attend. Just one day earlier, on Tuesday, March 4, active and aspiring trail builders are invited to participate in Cumberland’s first Builders Academy, scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. at the Riding Fool Hostel. Also facilitated by Wood, the academy will teach participants how to assess and create sustainable solutions on existing trails and build progressive trails that last in our West Coast climate while also protecting our unique environment. The presentation will also discuss a move toward a higher level of organization among
trail builders and advocates. The Builders Academy is free, but space is limited. RSVP to Kevin McPhedran at 250336-2291 or kmcphedran@cumberland.ca. No RSVP is required for the March 5 trails forum, which is also a free event. The Village of Cumberland has identified formalizing access with private landowners as a strategic priority. In April 2013, council entered into an agreement with the United Riders of Cumberland to support UROC in efforts to pursue formal access agreements. — United Riders of Cumberland
QUESTIONS ABOUT COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT BUDGET? You can ask those questions and get answers in several ways this year. ■ In person Thursday March 6, 4 to 7 p.m. CVRD boardroom 550B Comox Road, Courtenay ■ Through email via administration@comoxvalleyrd.ca ■ Through CVRD’s Facebook or Twitter sites, via www.facebook.com/comoxvalleyrd or www.twitter.com/comoxvalleyrd
Odlum Brown’s 20th annual address, a highly anticipated presentation that brings three of Canada’s most respected financial professionals to just seven B.C. communities each year, will be held in Courtenay this Thursday. Speakers will include Debra Hewson, Odlum Brown’s president and CEO; Murray Leith, vice-president and director of investment research; and fixed income strategist Hank Cunningham, who’s also the author of In Your Best Interest: The Ultimate Guide to the Canadian Bond Market. “Each year, this event delivers valuable insights into how to invest strategically for the times,” says associate portfolio manager Janine Martin, who manages Odlum Brown’s Courtenay office. “This year, I expect we’ll hear some innovative
ideas on equity markets and fixed income investments, as well as an overview of Odlum Brown’s investment strategy.” The cornerstone of that strategy, she says, is managing balanced portfolios rather than trying to pick individual “hot” stocks. “The calibre of expertise that will be
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Fossils, owls, penguins, cougars part of series Fossils of Vancouver Island, owls of B.C. and penguins of the Arctic are just a few of the topics the public is invited to learn about during a new spring film and speaker series at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Deep Bay Marine Field Station. The film and speak-
ers series is being held in conjunction with the Brant Wildlife Festival March 1 to April 22 and will continue throughout the spring. The series starts on March 6 with a presentation on Vancouver Island fossils by biologist Graham Beard, an avid fossil collector for more than 40 years.
Beard is a former high school teacher with significant paleontology experience. He’s authored a book on paleontology and is the president of the Vancouver Island Paleontology Museum Society. Part of his world class collection of 20,000 artifacts is on display in the museum
in Qualicum Beach. Beard’s presentation, Fossils: Keys to the Past, is a slide and lecture presentation with a question and discussion period to follow. Many fossils from the Vancouver Island area and other parts of the world will be on display at the Field Station during his pre-
TWENTY-SEVEN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS pause at Hot Chocolates during a scavenger hunt in downtown Courtenay.
Students tour our Valley Comox Valley Rotary Clubs hosted 27 international students from District 5020 from Feb. 19 to 23. The students took part in a variety of activities including swimming, skating, dance, theatre sports, bowling and skiing. The students vis-
ited the Views at St. Joseph’s Hospital, where they shared their international stories and served cupcakes and tea. The students visited Vanier Secondary School where they talked to Grade 9 students about the youth exchange program.
K’ómoks First Nation gave a spectacular presentation of traditional first Nations dance and song and the weekend ended with a scavenger hunt in downtown Courtenay. Special thanks to Hot Chocolates for serving goodies to all
Servant leadership topic Cumberland United Church will hold a spring adult study and discussion series entitled The Way of Servant Leadership. The series will run for eight Wednesdays from March 12 through April 30. The class will be offered twice daily, to allow participants to choose the time that best fits their schedule, from 9:30-11:30 in the morning or from 6:30-8:30 in the evening. The course will be facilitated by Rev. Ted Hicks, a Comox Valley resident who is serving as Cumberland’s supply minister. Hicks brings to this series the experience of having completed the Core Program of the Servant Leadership School in Washington, D.C., as well as living and working with the Church of the Saviour in Washington, a community that lives by the principles of servant leadership in its life together and in its outreach to a particularly troubled neighbourhood in the U.S. capital city. He has also taught a similar course in the Lay Certificate Program in Theology at the University of Winnipeg.
Hicks comments: “For me, Jesus models an approach to power based on humility, compassion, and service that turns our normal assumptions about power upside down. Such an approach, as risky as it is and as counter-intuitive as it seems, has the potential to change lives, to heal our broken world, and to blow fresh winds through the church.” The weekly themes include: Why Servant Leadership; Becoming the Beloved; Grounding Ourselves in a Spiritual Practice; We Need Each Other – The Importance of Community; Power that Heals and Power that Hurts; Solidarity with Marginalized Persons; How the World’s Pain is Calling to Me; and, finally, Putting It All Together. The series is open to everyone, regardless of their affiliation with Cumberland United Church. There will be a small, free-will donation requested to help recoup expenses. For more information or to register, contact Ted Hicks at 250-2185857 or tedhicks.cv@gmail.com. Cumberland United Church is at the corner of First Street and Penrith Avenue. — Cumberland United Church
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sentation. On March 14, the second event in the series features a presentation by Russell Cannings on the owls of British Columbia. Cannings is an avid birder from the Okanagan and a field biologist in B.C. for the past 10 years. According to Cannings, out of Canada’s 16 breeding species of owls, 14 occur annually in B.C. They range in size from the insectivorous flammulated owl to the dog-nabbing great horned. Owls have always intrigued humans and there are many things that make them unique. This lecture aims to highlight some of the distinctive features of each species, including habitat concerns, and even a few soundeffects. In 2013, Cannings published his first book, Birdfinding in British Columbia, drawing on some of his experiences from setting a new “Big Year” record for B.C. when he saw 373 bird species in the province in one calendar year. Cannings is enrolled at VIU in Nanaimo, where he hopes to obtain a high school teaching degree. He is also a regular birdingguide for Avocet Tours,
and runs the BC Bird Alert — a provincewide blog on the latest rare bird sightings. All presentations in VIU’s spring film and speaker series take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Deep Bay Marine Field Station in Bowser at 370 Crome Point Rd. Doors open at 6. Gourmet snacks and treats prepared by VIU’s award-winning
culinary arts students will be available for purchase. Tickets may be purchased at the Salish Sea Market in Bowser, Courtyard Café in Qualicum Beach, the Welcome Centre at VIU’s Nanaimo campus or by calling 250-740-6611. For more details and driving directions, visit www.viu/deepbay.ca. — Vancouver Island University
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od. Since last spring, Dawn to Dawn has housed 23 individuals. Most contribute $375 towards monthly rent. ••• The CVRD board approved a bylaw amendment to fund the Comox Valley Crime Stoppers program with funds from the victim services program. Over the past 25 years, tips received through Crime Stoppers have helped police bring numerous criminals to justice. The organization requires an ongoing contribution of $12,000 — which will cost 29 cents a year for homeowners with property assessed at $300,000.
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The Comox Valley Regional District will send a letter to Island Health board chair Don Hubbard, BC Housing, MLA Don McRae and MP John Duncan to request continued financial support for a scattered housing program of the Dawn Action on Homelessness Society. The program houses marginalized individuals in rental units throughout the Valley. District funds — which came from a one-time Island Health grant — have helped Dawn to Dawn exceed its goal of housing 18 clients over a two-year peri-
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PRETTY IN PINK The Huband Elementary School gym was more colourful than usual last Wednesday on Pink Shirt Day. At right, Maggie Bird was one of the 375 students and staff at Isfeld Secondary School who went all out in pink to support the annual anti-bullying day. HUBAND PHOTO BY RENEE ANDOR
Paddlers will hear some whale tales The president of the Marine Education and Research Society (MERS) will be the guest speaker March 6 at a Comox Valley Paddlers’ Club meeting. Christie McMil-
lan will present to club members keen on acquiring knowledge about our marine world. The presentation will include information on MERS with a focus on marine
Hospital seeking people for board The St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation is actively searching for new board members. The new board will will lead the organization through its evolution of providing health-care equipment, education and environmental needs not only to St Joseph’s General Hospital but to the new Comox Valley Hospital and other health-care providers in our Valley. Foundation board president Patti Fletcher says, “It is really rewarding to be part of the hospital foundation. “We are guided by staff and physicians, as we work on supporting their needs and services so that our own family, friends and neighbours can be assured of the best health care possible in time of need. “Our future role will be significantly expanded to support not only St. Joseph’s but the new Comox Valley Hospital and other health-care providers in the Valley. “This makes for an exciting adventure and opportunity.” Details on this organization and the expectation of such positions are available on the SJGH Foundation website at www.cvhospital-
foundation.ca or from Patti Fletcher at 250339-6766. — St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation
mammals, in particular, whales. McMillan has been involved in marine mammal research and conservation since 2004. She holds a degree in marine biology from the University of British Columbia, and has worked as a biologist and environmental educator for various non-profit, government, and ecotourism groups on both the east and west coasts of North America. She recently spent two years working as a humpback whale research assistant and
member of Atlantic Large Whale Disentanglement Network at the Provincetown Centre for Coastal Studies in Cape Cod, Mass. As well as being president of the Marine Education and Research Society, Christie is the research director for the MERS humpback whale study. MERS is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting conservation and understanding of marine ecosystems through scientific research, environmental education, and marine wildlife
response. Some of their current work includes rResearch on entanglement rates for humpback whales in B.C. The Comox Valley Paddlers’ Club meeting convenes at 7 at the Lion’s Den, 1729 Comox Ave., behind the Pearl Ellis Art Gallery. Doors open at 6:30. . For more information e-mail comoxpaddlers@gmail.com or visit www.comoxvalleypaddlers.ca and www. youtube.com/user/mersociety/videos. — Comox Valley Paddlers’ Club
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