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Ferry workers will seek an appeal of the BC Ferry commissioner’s decision approving major spending to build a cable ferry for the route between Vancouver Island and Denman Island. The BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union told its members Monday it will “seek leave to appeal at the BC Court of Appeal, on the grounds that the BC Ferry commissioner erred in approving the proposed major capital expenditure for a new cable ferry and associated infrastructure.” Ferry commissioner Gord Macatee approved in late February BC Ferries’ application for major capital expense to build the cable ferry and associated terminal infrastructure. The commissioner concluded the project was “reasonable, prudent, and consistent with the current Coastal Ferry Services Contract, and the long-term capital plan established by BC Ferries,” according to a BC Ferry Commission news release at the time. Macatee noted expected savings of $2 million per year over the 40-year life of the vessel, totalling $80 million, in his order. However, he would not divulge the associated initial capital expense, noting the procurement process was not yet complete and releasing that information could have put BC Ferries at a disadvantage. BC Ferries has since announced contracts to build the cable ferry and two terminals for the route between Vancouver Island and Denman Island.

The two contracts for $15.2 million each to build the terminals and a $15-million contract to build the vessel total more than $45 million in initial capital expenses. “Given that (initial capital expense is) half the cost of the projected savings how is that going to work out? How is that going to be prudent or reasonable?” questions Denman Island ferry employee Laura Pope. “The basis of the financial decision is what we’ve questioned as reasonable and prudent, and that is what we’re appealing,” she continues. Union Ships’ Officers’ Component president Michael McNevin says his main concern is around union member job loss — as some of the savings BC Ferries expects would be via crew reductions on the route. “The members that are going to be most impacted by the cable ferry are the ship’s officers because the plan is to remove all of the ship’s officers from the vessel,” says McNevin, adding the union also has concerns around the safety and viability of the project. BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall says BC Ferries won’t comment because the matter is before the courts, but she said construction will continue as planned. Termination construction is expected to be complete this fall and the cable ferry is expected to be in operation by summer 2015. The cable ferry would be a first in BC Ferries’ fleet, and would be the longest saltwater cable ferry in the world. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Mental health support needed Erin Haluschak Record Staff

The deputy fire chief of the Hornby Island Fire Department hopes a recent violent attack during a call will bring attention to mental health and support needed in small communities. Last week, Doug Chinnery and another member of the volunteer fire service responded to a call of a backyard burn and were chased off the property by a man throwing an axe. Chinnery said when he attended the call he was aware the individual whose property he was visiting was someone who had a history of mental health issues and violence, but wasn’t prepared for what would come next. RCMP made their way to the

island and told Chinnery — who took his private vehicle to the call — his car had been wired with improvised explosive devices comprised of gas cans and propane cylinders by the individual. “They weren’t high-tech, but he had hooked them up to a car battery. When I picked up the car in the morning, he had spraypainted the car,” he explained. Although Chinnery said there is no specific training in the fire department to work with mental health situations, he noted he is prepared for a variety of incidents. “In the fire service during training we are being constantly drilled to read the scene 360 degrees and have situational awareness; it’s always about making sure the scene is safe. This

was a case of where rubber meets the road,” Chinnery noted. “As a volunteer firefighter, we do it because we want to help.” Chinnery said the incident brings attention to the limited amount of infrastructure for those suffering with mental health issues on Hornby Island and other isolated areas. “I hope this might start a discussion about it, and how we could diffuse a situation before it gets to that level (last week). In a remote place … there really isn’t anything in place for someone to be monitored by professionals.” He encourages the community to come together and members to take a role in looking after their neighbours. “The community can really ... see DEBRIEF ■ A2

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Debrief helped deputy to heal

The Comox Valley Record bids ley. He began his newspaper career adieu this week to an employee who in the production department at has been a behind-the-scenes main- Langley. Moving to Vancoustay of its many successes ver Island, he joined the over the past 23 years. Comox District Free Press Production department in 1977 and was there for stalwart Mark Johns’ last two years. A brief stint in day at the keyboard is Parksville and a return to March 28. school (Vancouver VocaHis keen eye for detail tional Institute) to hone and devotion to detail has his skills was followed by been a guiding light in maka 14-year stint as a selfing the Record an award- MARK JOHNS employed photo-typesetter winning newspaper. Johns began his career in 1973 with massive Compugraphic equipwith Queens Printers in Charlotte- ment in his home. The affable 62-year-old says one town, PEI. “I was doing camera work and of his many career highlights in his 22 years with the Record was workplating,” he recalled. A move to the West Coast in the ing with former Record reporter mid-1970s saw him working on a Susan Quinn, as her page layouts local shopper publication in Lang- were exemplary.

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come together and play a factor to step in; it’s important to know you don’t have to immediately call the Mounties if you’re stepping in early enough, it’s about knowing who to call such as health-care professionals, a nurse, a clinic or RCMP Victim Services.” Chinnery said while he has suffered a longer-than-usual stress reaction to the incident, he credits his critical incident debrief and counselling services with his recovery. “Whether it’s professional or volunteer first responder, it’s a really valuable thing to do. There are really knowledgable people who are willing to help, and I’m hoping my experience sets a tone for informal leadership — there’s no shame.” RCMP removed the suspect from the Island and he was admitted to St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Comox. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

PROTESTING ELECTIONS ACT A group gathered Tuesday outside MP John Duncan’s former office on England Avenue to protest the Conservative’s Fair Elections Act, Bill C23. Courtenay joined numerous communities in a national day of action to show growing opposition to the bill. More than 80,000 people have signed petitions calling on Tory MPs to make changes or scrap the bill. PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD

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Andrew Mcloughlin is breathing hard as he reaches the top of the stairs. But, that doesn’t stop JONNY MAC SUPERVISES as Andrew Mcloughlin PHOTO BY RENEE ANDOR him from marching back loses weight. down, and right back I’ve got a full-time job and over time, made them up. Then, moving on to and I’m loving it,” grins more challenging. Mac weights, squats, lunges, Mcloughlin. “I’ve got the stresses the importance of and so on for the next confidence in me that I a personal trainer, espehour. can conquer anything cially in the beginning, as The 40-year-old Courte- now.” they tailor a workout to nay man has been trainMcloughlin says he best fit a person’s goals. ing at the Comox Valley made the decision to lose As well, Mcloughlin Boxing Club twice a week weight for himself and swims and exercises at for nearly a year. his family, who were wor- the Lewis Centre, making Mcloughlin weighed ried about his health. One sure he’s active four days more than 500 pounds a of his cousins told him of the week. year ago. he had to lose weight or He has a large followNow, he weighs 389 it was going to kill him, ing of people watching pounds. which Mcloughlin says his progress on Facebook, “It feels awesome,” he gave him a wakeup call. something Mac had sugsays with a huge smile, He kept telling his gested to help keep as he takes a short break friend, Comox Valley Box- Mcloughlin accountable from his workout to tell ing Club owner Jonny in his efforts. his story. “I got a whole Mac, that he was going to Mcloughlin says the new set of clothes, eat- come down to the club one community support ing habits are 10 times day. Mac says when that has been amazing, notbetter, I’ve got more con- ‘one day’ just wasn’t coming he was given healthy fidence in me, walking’s ing, he asked Mcloughlin foods, like local produce a lot easier. About a year why, and when he found and wild game and fish, ago I had over 100 pounds out finances were an when he wasn’t yet work(more weight) on me … issue, Mac offered to train ing and couldn’t afford so I can do a heck of a lot Mcloughlin for free. healthy food. Fitness Etc. more stuff now.” Since mid-April last and PVL Sports Nutrition For example, Mclough- year Mcloughlin has with- gave Mcloughlin a year’s lin can now bend down out fail shown up twice a worth of supplements he to tie his shoes instead week for personal training couldn’t afford to buy. of finding somewhere to sessions with Mac, who “It was mind blowprop up his foot first to quickly throws out the ing, and I thank every reach his feet. Walking words ‘determination’ and single one of them,” says no longer causes him so ‘inspiration’ to describe Mcloughlin of people who much pain in his joints Mcloughlin’s efforts. encouraged him, adding as it did a year ago. He’s At first, says Mac, he plans to get into good stopped taking most of Mcloughlin had to use enough shape to climb the the medications he used the club’s back entrance Comox Glacier. to need, such as pills to because he couldn’t navi“Seventeen years ago help combat his high gate the Fifth Street my Dad passed away. His blood pressure. entrance’s steep stairs one wish was to have his As well, after six years — which he now goes up ashes scattered on the on disability income due and down as part of his glacier and I haven’t been to his weight, Mcloughlin workout. able to do that. So that’s can now work. Mac developed work- another goal.” “I’m now employed — outs Mcloughlin could do, writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

When asked how his physiotherapy is going, Isaac Leblanc smiles and says it’s like a “full-time job.” Though he still speaks with effort, the work that the 28-year-old Courtenay man is putting in appears to be paying off. “I’m getting stronger; my core especially is getting stronger,” says Leblanc. “My hands are getting better, my arms are getting better — a lot more control.” Leblanc was hospitalized more than two years ago when he suddenly became ill. Quickly, a pain in his neck turned into paralysis from the neck down. He had full brain function but he couldn’t speak and his eyes were changing colour, among other symptoms. After long months, doctors diagnosed Leblanc with a rare form of multiple sclerosis called Marburg, though his mother, Wendy Leblanc, says the diagnosis remains uncertain and likely always will. Wendy says the prognosis looked bleak but Isaac started to recover and he’s been steadily improving for a couple of years. He has been at Glacier View Lodge since mid-October and has been working with a physiotherapist five days per week. He also does exercises on his own every day and into the night, adds Wendy. Isaac can now push himself in a manual wheelchair, which he says is freeing after only being able to use a heavy, bulky, motorized wheelchair. He can’t yet transfer himself to a wheelchair but he’s hoping to be able to do that soon. Isaac says he’s even keeping an open mind about the possibility of one day being able to walk again, and

ISAAC LEBLANC, 28 continues to regain his strength, supported by his mother Wendy. PHOTO BY RENEE ANDOR Wendy adds she won’t say ‘never’ when talking about what Isaac can do. Doctors “said he would never breathe on his own, they said he would never talk, they said he would never move, so I don’t believe in never,” says Wendy. Meanwhile, Isaac’s family and friends have been fundraising for wheelchairfriendly home adaptations to allow Isaac to move back home. Although Wendy’s application for a $20,000 grant from BC Housing’s Home Adaptations for Independence program was denied,

she notes the fundraising efforts have raised more than $10,000 for the project. There will be one more fundraiser, a casino night, at some point in the near future. Check the Bring Isaac Home Campaign page on Facebook for updates. Wendy adds the home adaptations have been started, noting the foundation for an addition has been laid thanks to Wayne Rideout of Rideout Construction. For more information, contact Wendy Leblanc at 250-218-6489.

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SURREY — The NDP is accusing the provincial government of handing over control of B.C.’s blue box recycling system to Toronto-based multinational executives who will be unaccountable while B.C. businesses and households pay higher costs. Opposition small business critic Lana Popham raised the issue of Multi Material BC in the Legislature Monday, calling on the province to change course before the agency’s new system for recycling packaging and printed paper takes effect May 19. “If government doesn’t take a step back, B.C.’s recycling system is going to end up in a giant dumpster,” Popham said. “The control of recycling should never have been outsourced to the large corporate interests based in Ontario and abroad. “This is a profound failure. This program needs to be paused and the entire concept reconsidered.” Popham’s comments follow the launch earlier this month of a campaign against MMBC by a coalition of business groups, including the newspaper industry, who say they can’t afford to pay high fees imposed under the new system. “The Liberal government loves to claim they’re getting

rid of red tape,” she said in an interview Monday. “So it’s quite ironic because MMBC is a Godzilla-sized red tape monster.” Although MMBC is registered as a society, Popham called it a “dummy corporation” because two of its three directors are Toronto-based senior executives with Loblaws and Unilever, while the third is MMBC managing director Allan Langdon. The Saanich South NDP MLA said the province should force MMBC to give B.C. stakeholders majority control. Popham said the MMBC system will be “dangerously close to monopoly” resulting in less competition and innovation in recycling. She also said municipalities have been pressured into signing contracts with inadequate compensation for their costs, the threat of penalties for contamination and a gag clause. MMBC’s new recycling fees on businesses will be passed along to consumers through higher prices, Popham said, calling it a “hidden tax” that won’t be transparent to consumers. Meanwhile, she says cities are unlikely to rebate property taxes that households already pay for recycling. “The slogan for MMBC should probably be ‘Recycle once, but pay twice.’” In some cities where MMBC won’t provide services, such as

Kamloops, residents will pay for nothing, Popham added. MMBC says it will take new types of containers and packaging not collected in B.C. before. But Popham noted glass will no longer be collected curbside in many cities and there’s little evidence the system will improve recycling rates overall. She said a smarter approach would have been to extend the beverage can deposit-refund system to more containers, such as milk cartons and laundry detergent jugs. Liberal MLA Eric Foster (Vernon Monashee) responded in the Legislature, saying the province made changes to exempt most businesses from MMBC fees and paperwork if they earn less than $1 million in revenue, generate less than one tonne per year of packaging, or operate as a single outlet. “We’ve got all kinds of validation on this — chambers of commerce, local government, opportunities for local government to either continue the way they’re doing it or to have MMBC put their contractors in there to pick up,” said Foster, who serves on the government’s environment and land use committee. “MMBC came forward as an opportunity to change people’s way of doing business and to put the onus on the original producers of the waste product or the recyclable product to reduce.”

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Celebration of life Saturday Sheila Carvalho was very involved in community

A celebration of life service will happen Saturday for a woman who was involved in many Comox Valley community projects. “It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of our dear wife and mother, Sheila Carvalho,” her family said this week. “Sheila was loved for her captivating smile, infectious humour, warmth, and compassion. She viewed the world with inquisitiveness, wonder, innocence, and delight.” In 1975, Sheila and her family moved from England to the Comox Valley, where she became involved in many community projects, including the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the successful effort to save MacDonald Wood from development, and the care of residents at the extended care unit of St. Joseph’s General Hospital in comox. Recently, Sheila began volunteering with the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Association, an activity that reflected her deep affection for children and animals. “Above all, Sheila will be remembered for her profound devotion to her husband and her two children,” added the family. “We mourn

service will take place this Saturday, March 29 at 11 a.m. at Christ The King Church in Courtenay. Reverend Father Marek will preside, and a reception in the church hall — generously hosted by the Catholic Women’s League — will follow. In lieu of flowers or gifts, Sheila’s family would appreciate any donations to the SPCA or the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Association. She is survived by husband Dr. Lui Carvalho and their children, Louise and Simon. — Carvalho family

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Wendy Dyck Contributor

This is the first in a series of articles that will explore the nature of developmental disability, its impact on the lives of many in our community and the resources available to help them reach their fullest potential. Developmental disability is a term many have heard but few understand. It describes conditions that are due to mental and/or physical impairments that cause difficulties in language, mobility, learning, and independent living and persist throughout one’s lifespan. Few of us likely know more than one person with a developmental disability, so the diversity in that community often goes unnoticed. Consider some of the more common disabilities — autism, Down syndrome, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, mental retardation. Each leaves its unique stamp on an individual, challenging their ability to participate in the larger society by saddling them with social, physical or mental behaviours that just don’t fit in. But before we get too distressed by the failures of our contemporary society, let’s take a look at the history. Be warned — it’s not pretty.

WENDY DYCK WILL look at developmental disabilities in a series of articles. The model of asylum ‘care’ which, believe it or not was an improvement on what came before, removed people from their families and housed them in large institutions. Conditions varied, but the prevailing idea that people with developmental disabilities were deviant burdens to society, made it easy to allow de-humanizing institutional environments.

Change started in the 1950s in North America. In 1969 a GermanAmerican researcher published a book that recognized the human needs of people with developmental disabilities and pushed for the same basic human rights as for the rest of the population. More importantly, he talked about the productive contributions that all people can

make to society. Although we have come a long way, the idea of valuing the contribution of people with developmental disabilities is still more a dream than reality. What kind of an environment would make it possible for people with developmental disabilities to flourish? The answer to this question begins with issues that most of us take for granted: the right to exercise choice and the opportunity to build relationships. Even today, the environment most of those with these disabilities live in severely restricts both. The presence of meaningful, long-lasting relationships contributes immensely to helping people realize their fullest potential. Dr. David Pitonyak, an American specialist in this field, says, “We are relational beings and the absence of meaningful relationships makes us sick.” He quotes a colleague who observes, “We have only begun to sense the tragic wounds that so many may feel when it dawns on them that the only people relating with them — outside of relatives — are paid to do so. “If you or I came to such a sad realiza-

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Confessions of a Curber It’s only been a month, but I can see myself selling cars for a long, long time. I feel like a new man. One evening, I was in line at the superstore. An elderly gentleman saw my shopping cart. I had a new digital tire gauge that I was going to give to my next buyer. Turns out he was looking for a used car as he’d recently given his car to his grandson. He just needed something basic. “This is your lucky day!” I told him. The old fellow was around my father-in-law’s age – close to 80. He walked with a cane and had two ear pieces. I was practically shouting to him. What an easy sale. I decided to give him a ride and show him the car. He went on to tell me about his young granddaughter, too. At any rate, we got to the car – it was a base model with an automatic transmission. “It’s perfect for you, sir!” I exclaimed. He got in and sat at the wheel. His face lit up right away. I could tell that he’d been a car enthusiast in his younger days. “Where’d you get this car, son?” he asked me. “It’s my dad’s old car – he passed away and I

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Misty-eyed memories of my first truck By Ian Harwood I can remember buying my first truck in 1986 like it was yesterday. It had to be a specific make and model: I It was worth every was looking for A Toyota 4x4 pick-up, black penny of the $12,000 in color and it had to I put into it. be in good shape. I wanted it to be bone Ian Harwood stock with as little mileage as possible. I found one in the paper that was on the lot at a dealership in Surrey. Quickly I called them to inquire and they said they had a couple of people with deals written up, but it didn’t look like they were going to go through, so if I wanted it I had better get down there right away (Naive at that age to fall for and old trick like this). I had to get a ride from a friend and I remember it was snowing so it was slow getting there. When I arrived it was running and they were anxious for me to drive it. I took it around the block and parked it in a vacant lot, hopped out and started to inspect it. I immediately noticed rust and some body damage. Clearing the snow off inside the truck box, I could see more damage. It looked like someone had dropped a bowling ball into it from about a high ledge. I could smell antifreeze and noticed some oil leaks.

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the fenders it was time to move to the front. When I started to lift the front I noticed how high the hood was getting, at that point I knew I had built a monster. With all the tires in place I slowly drove it out of the shop. The sun gleaming down on the freshly polished paint and the smell of paint burning off the exhaust system still sticks in my mind. Outside it looked like a beast; people were slowing down to take a look. The show was a week later and I came home with first place. Mission accomplished. It was worth every penny of the $12,000 I put into it. Then I sold it for $15,500 in 1990 so that I could afford to get married . . . need I say any more? Tell me your truck story and please send pictures.

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transformation. I called up the owner of Interco Tire and asked about some Super Swamper tires. He said he had a set of 44x18.5x15 tires in his office that nobody has seen before. At that time the largest they made were 42”. I told him to send them to me I would figure out what I had to do to fit them under the truck. When they came in they looked big. So big I was getting worried. The custom leaf springs came back from the spring shop and I knew my calculations were correct. With all the multiple shocks in place, chassis freshly painted, motor work done, and lower gears installed it was ready for the tires. I cleared away the debris pile that accumulated around my truck. Placed the floor jack under the rear axle and started to jack it up. With the rear tires on and clearing

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I headed back to the dealership disappointed. The salesman was there to greet me. He asked if I had any concerns and I started to point out the obvious. He quickly dismissed them as cosmetic and said do you want to write a deal on it because he has people in the showroom wanting to buy it. I told him I was not interested. On the ride home, I thought how quickly I had to grow up and look at everything as if someone was going to take advantage of me, sad reality. The next day I picked up the latest copy of Truck Trader and spotted the exact make and model I was looking for. I bought the 1983 edition for $9,000 from a family that only used it once a week to drive to Abbotsford and back to Coquitlam for supplies. It was perfect; funny how God puts things in your path and everything works out in the end. A week later I started to work on it. I acquired some used 33 inch tires and installed a 4” lift kit. I drove that truck every night after work to show it off. I washed it so many times I thought the paint was going to come off. A year had past and I purchased many more items for the truck. A major car show was coming up soon and I decided I would put it in the back of the shop and work on it so I could enter it into the show. Giving up my truck for a month was tough and I had to make a few sacrifices to get around. My first car show was a hit. I came in second place and I was determined the following year I would be back with something they have never seen before. I poured most of my paychecks into my truck and took it off the road for two months to prepare for its

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Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $139/$119 for 72/84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. 0% financing offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ¥ 0%/0.9%/0% for 48/60/48 month lease available on all 2014 Cruze 1LT/2014 Trax LS FWD/2014 Equinox LS FWD based on approved credit by GM Financial. 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Thursday, March 27, 2014 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

By Zack Spencer

Audi is the fastest growing luxury brand in Canada likely due to excellent styling, impressive interior design and advanced engineering. Audi seems to be hitting the sweet spot in terms of appeal and design that is the envy of many other luxury brands. The Q5 has been a cornerstone of the Audi brand helping couples and families get into an Audi product but retain the functionality that is needed to move people and cargo around in style. Compact SUVs are growing so quickly in popularity that they might overtake compact cars in sales. The Q5 is sold with a turbocharged 4-cylinder, a turbocharged V6 diesel or two super-

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that the 20-inch wheels had been replaced by 19-inch wheels, fitted with winter tires. The stance of the SQ5 looks so much better with 20-inch wheels or the optional 21-inch wheels for just $1,000 more. The SQ5 has a slightly lower ride than the other Q5 models and comes with splash of grey trim inside the front air intakes, side mirrors, rear air diffuser, plus subtle badging. It could be argued that the SQ5 is a little too subtle for the $57,000 starting price.

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Audi has been referenced as the high point in interior design. I would agree that the latest products have some wonderful materials and design but this SQ5 is starting to show its age a bit. The screen in the dash is on the small side compared to huge screens from BMWs X3 and domestic brands like the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The lower parts of the dash and doors still have hard plastic bits, where BMW does a better job of covering theirs in soft-touch materials. Even on this top model, Audi still charges a whopping $3,200 for navigation and $1,000 for the Bang & Olufson sound system. In this day of navigation-equipped smartphones, the obscene amounts car companies charge for navi-equipped cars will soon end. On the positive side, the SQ5 is fitted with superb seats that are bolstered perfectly and covered in ultra-soft leather. The seating position is first rate as is outward visibility, cargo space and rear seat room.

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The base Q5 is fitted with a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder with 220hp. This model is a nice balance of fuel economy and driving pleasure. The SQ5 comes

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with a supercharged 3.0L V6 with a heart stopping 347hp. The base car will take a run to 100km/h in 7.1 seconds, the SQ5 in just 5.3 seconds, almost a full 2 seconds quicker. What is the most impressive part of the SQ5 is just how good it is to drive in any situation, thanks to the standard Audi Drive Select system. Being able to change the

The Lowdown

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sensitivity of the steering, throttle response, transmission changes and even the sound of the engine, makes this SQ5 a pleasure in stop and go driving or full throttle passing on the highway. I found the comfort setting to be best in the city and the dynamic setting for open road cruising. The ride is firm and responsive without being choppy and combined with the potent engine can be placed into corners and is sucked to the pavement thanks to a sophisticated Quattro AWD system.

Verdict

The Q5 is a solid choice for anyone looking for a premium compact SUV. The

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Brian Burnet, of Coldsream, writes: “What drives me crazy are the number of late model cars and trucks without operating Daytime Running Lights, as required by Canadian law. The reason to have them is for visibility. I would like to see road checks by police.”

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Ordinary people doing extraordinary things in film ...taking care of business! Transition Town, North Island College combining to present documentary March 27

North Island College’s Global Learning Initiative and Transition Town

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tells the story of hope, ingenuity, and the power of the transition movement. Learn about communities printing their own money, growing food, localizing their economies, and setting up local power stations. “In Transition 2.0 takes the viewer through an emotional journey that effec-

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BC Chambers: Getting Results for BC Business

project at NIC that creates partnerships with local communities and individuals to foster awareness of global issues. Students learn about health and social practices locally and abroad through experiencing different contexts and cultures. In Transition 2.0 will be screened Thursday, March

COMOX VALLEY CHAMBER MARCH 2014 regulation, which |deals with packaging and February 17 – 21, 2014 is of COMMERCE Chamber of Commerce Week: an opportunity for Chambers of Commerce across British Columbia to showcase their hard work on behalf of business communities across the province.

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As members of the BC Chamber of Commerce, Chambers throughout the province are part of BC’s most extensive business policy development process. This process brings BC businesses’ innovative ideas and on-the-ground insights to BC’s decision makers, and helps shape an ever more business-friendly province. Allison Bligh, Shaw Communications At the local level, throughout BC are Allison moved toChambers the Comox Valley from catalysts forjust change, business Vancouver over bringing 8 years together ago. She left a and community leaders to figure out how to take leadership role at BC Hydro to manage her each community family’s tourism forward. business on the West Coast before ultimately becoming a Valley resident. So as BC celebrates Chamber Week, don’t miss Shortly after moving here, Allison joined Shaw the opportunity to swing by your local Chamber, and has had the pleasure of getting to know attend some Chamber events, and celebrate the which with packaging aregulation, large number ofdeals Chamber Membersand during Comox Valley’s diverse business community! printed her timepaper. with the commercial team. Allison Dianne Hawkins —with President & CEO has volunteered the Child Development And that’s just one of many positive changes that Telethon and Shaw TV for the years, and the Chamber network has led forlast BC 8 businesses. is active with several other organizations and Among many areas of impact, BC’s Chambers sports clubs in the area. have been a key voice in encouraging balanced

This year, Chambers are celebrating the theme of “Leadership in Action” – a theme which highlights the leadership Chambers bring to their business communities, working hard to enhance BC as a business-friendly jurisdiction with strong opportunities for all British Columbians. A Very Warm Welcome to This leadership delivers results. Just this month, Four New Board Members BC’s Chamber network, working in partnership with the BC government, able to deliver a Fourwas new directors were significant win for BC’s businesses: welcomed tokey, the businessChamber friendly changes to a Board recycling asregulation a result ofthat the had caused concern inBoard business communities Elections Luncheon across BC. Thanks toheld the hard work Chambers March 19,of2014. 17 – 21, 2014 is in BC, working closelyFebruary with a responsive Bill99% Ransom, Wandering Chamber Commerce government, more than ofof BC’s businesses Moose Cafe Dianne Week: an opportunity for will faceHawkins no red tape or fees under this recycling Bill has worked in the Chambers of Commerce hospitality industry for approximately 25 years across British Columbia and currently operates the Wandering Moose to showcase their hard Café in Cumberland.work Bill on had beenofinvolved behalf business • Lunch Minister Don McRae:as Friday, February 21 budgets at all levels of government and calling for with thewith Cumberland Chamber a director communities across the Andrew Harbour solutionsMacMillan, to BC’s skills gap. Air • Chamber Showcase Tradeshow: February Andrew 27 prior to them joiningprovince. forces with Thursday, the Comox MacMillan brings over 30 years of exValley Chamber. is alsoCommunity a director Credit with the As members of the of Commerce, • Business Mixer atHe Coastal Union: Tuesday, March 11 BC Chamber perience in Destination Sales and Marketing for year, Chambers are celebrating theWednesday, theme Cumberland Community Forest Society and is March Chambers throughout the province are part of •This Board Elections & Networking Lunch: 19 the Tourism and Hospitality Industry. Andrew’s “Leadership in Action” a theme aofmember of the United –Riders of which Cumberland. BC’s most extensive business policy ten development community involvement includes years highlights Chambers bring to their process. This process with brings BCCV businesses’ Full detailsthe on leadership all Chamber events can be found at: www.comoxvalleychamber.com/news-events as Events Co-Chair the Spirit of BC business communities, working hard to enhance innovative ideas and on-the-ground insights to Community Committee. He assisted in overBill Girard, Canadian Western Bank BC as a business-friendly jurisdiction with strong BC’s decision makers, and helps shape an ever seeing 2 Paralympic World Cup Ceremonies, After earning a degree in economics from opportunities for all British Columbians. more business-friendly province. the Torch Relay, and was the attaché for the UVIC, Bill pursued a career in commercial German Olympic Biathlon Team. He also was This leadership results. Just home-based this month, banking and community economic developWhether you’re adelivers solo entrepreneur, At the local level, Chambers throughout BC are coverage you want - from Life the Accommodations Chair for the BC Seniors BC’s Chamber network, working inin partnership ment, which has him work Vancouver, business or part ofseen a larger firm, benefits are a catalysts for change, together business and Disability, Healthbringing and Games in summer of 2010. withSouth the BCPacifi government, was able toVancouver deliver a the c, and eventually very important part of your financial security. and community leaders to figure out how to take Dental, to Business Overhead significant for BC’s businesses: key, businessIsland. Bill win considers himself fortunate to have The Chambers Plan creates a solid foundation each community forward. coverage and even Critical A fifth new Director has been appointed to a worked with a wide range people: from friendly changes to a recycling regulation that for that security, based on a of benefit program Illness Benefits. Claims are paid So asyear BC celebrates Chamber Week, don’t miss one term – LCol Glen Watters of 19Wing the of smallin young companies to the hadowners caused concern business communities designed specifically for small-business owners. promptly, most within 48 hours, the opportunity swing by yourAnnual local Chamber, Comox. Pleasetojoin us at our General principals well-established corporations. Bill across BC. of Thanks to the hard work of Chambers and cansome be deposited in your employees’ Membership in theWestern Comox Valley Chamber attend Chamber events, and celebrate the Meeting where thesedirectly new board members will joined Canadian in 2010. of in BC, working closely with aBank responsive bank accounts. Prescription drug benefits can be Commerce is a requirement to participate in Comox Valley’s diverse business community! be inducted and their offi cial terms will begin. government, more than 99% of BC’s businesses provided instantly at the pharmacy. this plan. The Chambers Plan has no industry Dianne Hawkins — President & CEO will face no red tape or fees under this recycling restrictions and offers guaranteed coverage Request a quote today to get a personalized amounts for businesses with three or more proposal from local advisor, Darren Kardynal, employees. Glacierview Financial Services. Darren can be

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IN 2011, THE Comox Valley Record covered the spending and salaries of local government CAO’s and senior staff. The CVRD budget at the time was $56 million. Two years later, in 2013, it was $73.8 million — a 31-percent increase — over $17 million! Add up the budgets of the CVRD, Courtenay and Comox to find out the cost of three local governments here — it is way out of line with our neighbouring governments, but who cares? It could just be the voters in 2014.

HORSEBACK RIDERS, WHEN you are riding along a road, you also have to follow the rules. You must ride single file, instead of riding side by side and causing problems for cars that travel the road. It is not only dangerous for the car drivers, but for you also; especially just before corners. You ask that drivers slow down; then you should be just as courteous!

I HAVE SOMETHING to say about the “keep right except to pass” sign at the bottom of Ryan Road hill. These signs are there to keep two lanes of opposing traffic apart with the intention of avoiding head-on collisions. The speed limit in both lanes going up the hill is 60 km/h. You are also allowed to pass in the right lane. If you pass someone going 60 km/h, then you are the one breaking the law.

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DOES THE IDEA of pesticides,

probable human carcinogens and hazardous air pollutants constantly vaporizing and dispersing in a cloud around you or your home seem appealing? I think not. Yet, many people are unintentionally emitting these and other toxic compounds from scented products on their hair, skin and clothing. Emissions from air “fresheners” and surfaces cleaned with scented products also contribute to this soup of unhealthy chemicals in the air. In 2010, scientists from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, University of Washington and Battelle Memorial Institute investigated volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by 25 fragranced consumer products (personal care, laundry, cleaning supplies and air fresheners). Over half the products tested were top sellers, all in common usage and in the top five for annual sales (Environmental Impact Assessment Review: Fragranced consumer products: Chemicals emitted, ingredients unlisted www.drsteinemann. com/Articles/Steinemann%20et%20 al.%202010.pdf). They identified 24 VOCs classified as toxic or hazardous compounds, some of which formed the most dominant emissions. 13 kinds of registered pesticides were noted with many products emitting more than one type of pesticide (Table 2, FIFRA: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act – Registered Pesticide). They also identified four probable human carcinogens with no safe exposure level. Examples of other

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customers who paid up front for home installation of products like window coverings and roofing out-ofpocket and unsure what to do after installers withheld merchandise, stopped work or placed liens on customers’ homes. Steuart said she wants to reassure her carpet and duct-cleaning customers that this doesn’t affect them. “We were told to just keep going with the cleaning,” she said. “We’re still active.” Steuart’s company Chasglo Holdings has been operating for more than 22 years as Sears Carpet Upholstery & Air Duct Cleaning. Employees’ jobs will be secure.

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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

Vaccinations are a public responsibility It didn’t take long for the furor to erupt after it was learned the source of the latest measles outbreak in Chilliwack was a local Christian private school. The school — and the church that supports it — has been in the spotlight before over its aversion to vaccinations. Past outbreaks of measles, mumps and whooping cough have all been tied to the community. And that association once again drew an immediate rebuke from people across the country. Rightly so. Religious freedom is a fundamental part of our Canadian identity. But that freedom should not excuse parents from denying their children the simple tools that can protect them from life-threatening, or life-altering diseases. More so, choosing not to vaccinate has implications that extend beyond one community. It leaves others — particularly children too young for vaccination — vulnerable to a disease they might otherwise escape. But while it was a particular religious community that has drawn the most fire over the outbreak, it cannot be overlooked that others are also guilty. Fraser Health estimates the percentage of the population in the Chilliwack area with adequate immunization is around 70 per cent. That leaves a significant chunk of the population either choosing not to vaccinate, or failing to ensure their inoculations are up to date. There are no good reasons for either. Fears that vaccinations carry some harm have long been exposed for what they are: paranoia cloaked in junk science. The bigger concern is complacency. We’ve come to expect that the childhood diseases that were once so common have disappeared. What we forget is their absence is due to a stringent vaccination regime. By failing to maintain that regime, we are welcoming back illnesses that we have fought long and hard to protect our families from. — Black Press Record Question of the Week This week: Twelve per cent of respondents said the City of Courtenay should continue with its legal action against Maple Pool Campsite. Next week: Are spending irregularities by Jenny Kwan and Linda Reid evidence of a wider problem? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll. People are responding quickly to offer assistance to an uninsured Oyster River family that lost all its possessions in a house fire Monday morning.

Provincial spending irregularities by Linda Reid of the Liberals and Jenny Kwan of the NDP suggest MLAs are spending our money inappropriately.

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Dear editor, I’m sure Gary Hein (Record, March 20) meant to come across as a pragmatist, unfortunately, his letter merely makes him seem selfish and elitist. The line, “The human animal has become so increasingly self-centred,” which he uses to condemn anyone who believes in communal sharing of wealth rather applies to him and his ilk who view everything they have as having come from their efforts alone. Unfortunately for Mr. Hein and those Ayn Rand-inspired thinkers like him, there is no one who has not benefited from “the community as a whole.” It is a fact that all of the things Mr. Hein mentions, transportation, health, education, etc. had their genesis in public funds. There isn’t a proud and mighty capitalist in the land who hasn’t come into contact and been nurtured by some publicly funded institution or other. My guess is that Mr. Hein, who I know is some sort of financial consultant but likely not terribly wealthy, most probably owes whatever standing he has in life to the support of public institutions financed by taxed wealth. It’s a lot like those who advocate for a two-tier health system yet have flourished under a

socialized medical system for decades. As far as paying for “unnecessary procedures” well, many things are unnecessary to those who don’t need them until they actually do. Perhaps Mr. Hein has been fortunate enough to have always had adequate employment so that he would be able to pay for whatever procedures he has required over the years. Now, while it might sound reasonable to people that those who can afford it should pay user fees — and it’s not clear that Mr. Hein envisions an ability-topay-based user fee system — in reality, removing tax funding from the health system, again as an example, means that there is less money in the beginning to pay for and maintain physical resources. His contention that “the more affluent a society becomes, the more socialistic that its constituents become” is really quite laughable and his examples ridiculous. One of the times of greatest membership in communist and socialist parties was in the midst of the Great Depression. Perhaps Gary Hein would be happier if he and his like-minded compatriots emulated the characters in Rand’s Atlas Shrugged and took themselves off to live in a happy libertarian utopia where

they could pay for everything out of their own pockets and leave the rest of us poor, benighted souls to build a society which is based on a fair distribution of the wealth that we all create. No, Mr. Hein, the tax system does not punish the “productive” among us. It is meant to — although it does not currently function this way — ensure that wealth we have all created by our labour power is not hoarded by a wealthy few. This is the only way in which capitalism can be tolerated by working people. Of course, all this wealth in North America is originally based on slavery, abuse of labouring people, and the theft of First Nations land. Those who think like Mr. Hein have elected right wing governments from the municipal to the federal level, based on promises of tax cuts. Of course, what is less talked about is the concomitant rise in user fees, which the same people then complain about. Perhaps I miss the point of Mr. Hein’s letter and right now he is laughing and saying “gotcha!” for it is hard to believe that anyone could openly declare themselves so blatantly and proudly selfcentred. Stephen Harvey, Courtenay

Dear editor, Having recently witnessed the magnificence of the herring return through Lambert Channel, I feel compelled to speak out about the wonder and beauty of this place we call home. The herring run seemed plentiful this year, filling the bellies of sea lions, eagles, orcas and fishers. This yearly migration is as crucial to the life in Georgia Strait as the wildebeest is to the Serengeti savannah.

I have to ask, how is it possible that we would consider risking all this for the sake of a few billion (or even a gazillion) dollars? It is sheer, short-sighted, selfish stupidity to allow oil tankers to carry crude thick oil along our coast. As Nathan Cullen, MP for Skeena–Buckley Valley, told us last week, the threat is real. The risk of an oil spill is calculated at nine to 14 per cent, whatever that means, and we haven’t got a

clue how to go about cleaning the stuff up. The message we hear in the propaganda from Enbridge is that the pipeline/tankers is an inevitable deal. Don’t believe it. We now know, “It is not inevitable: It is an opportunity disguised as a crisis.” Thank you, MP Nathan Cullen, for your message. Now it is our time to stand up and defend our coast. Sally Gellard, Merville

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NDP survival on the line in British Columbia?

VICTORIA — The B.C. NDP leadership contest is officially underway, with the entry of Vancouver Island veteran John Horgan in a reluctant reprise of his 2011 run against Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth. Unfortunately for them, weekend campaign events were overshadowed by revelations of flagrant abuse of taxpayers’ money by the executive and board of the Portland Hotel Society. A pair of audits finally released last week on this network of Downtown Eastside social agencies revealed systematic looting of the $28 million a year in

taxpayers’ money that has kept this supposed charity running. Alas for the NDP, local MLA Jenny Kwan not only failed to keep an eye on it, her recently separated husband was one of the executives who took part for years, and she benefited to the tune of $35,000 in luxury travel. That’s what we know about, since much of the evidence wasn’t produced for the auditors. When this Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous scheme came to light, Kwan hastily paid back the $35,000 and announced she’s taking an unpaid leave of absence. Her tearful claim

that she believed nothing was wrong is simply not credible. She not only must have known of her husband Dan Small’s jet-set ways, she participated in at least two trips, one to Vienna and Bristol, England to do “research” and attend a poverty conference from highend hotels. If it wants to retain any shred of credibility as it spouts misleading poverty statistics and simplistic solutions, the party must get rid of Kwan, who has two years left to max out her MLA pension.  MLA pensions were a factor in the 2010 ouster of Carol James, who infuriated the old guard by trying to

Now it seems that referendums will be replaced with Alternate Approval Process. Is democracy eroding? Interesting that some Area D (Oyster River North) residents are forming a ratepayer association. Although they appear satisfied with their elected representative, they want more open, frequent communication between their elected representative and residents. Although Area D residents have seen minimal or flat tax increases, they want fair services for a fair tax burden-lower taxes. It seems democracy will survive in Area D, thanks to interested residents, and with credit to their representative. If they are successful, the four-year term could be beneficial. Will this be the case in the Comox Valley? Phil Harrison, Comox

Dear editor, we have decided to When I started the join the world autism CV Autism Parent/ theme of Lighting Family Support Group It Up Blue but have in Februadded our ary of own twist 2011 it to Light As a parent was with It Up For of special-needs a need to Autism. have other children, I would We will parents wear blue love to ask the to share T-shirts world to be more experiand be ences with tolerant and sporting and offer understanding of wristsupport. children with dif- bands, both of Little which can did I know ferent needs. three Patricia Rousseau be purchased at years later the Comox we would Valley be 60 Child Development families and so active Centre. We are also in the autism community. Families helping families, until all the pieces fit. We use the four puzzle pieces as our logo. Yellow is for child, blue is for families, red for community and green for the world. April is Autism Awareness Month and April 2 is World Autism Day and our group is starting our community awareness campaign. As part of this year’s awareness campaign,

Disconnect in our Valley Dear editor, I’m not sure that four-year terms for local government are a good thing for democracy. There are certainly many indicators of disconnects between ratepayers and their elected representatives in the Comox Valley. How does the ongoing Maple Pool Campsite issue reflect the will of the people? It seems to reflect the administration’s will. How will four-year terms improve this approach to problemsolving? Recently, the CVRD hosted a public session for ratepayers to ask questions on budgets. Only two residents attended. CVRD budgets impact on many of the 65,000 Comox Valley residents. Why was there no interest? With this level of apathy, administrations could see this as a mandate for increased growth of spending in the next four-year term. The rural roadside garbage /recycling referendum was another indicator of disconnect between the administration/directors/ voters. Polling by the administration indicated overwhelming support, but rural residents voted 74 per cent against the service. How will a four-year term address this disconnect?

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Fletcher defuse a public backlash against a generous pay and benefits package worked out in private between the NDP and the B.C. Liberals. Kwan would later take a leading role in the caucus revolt that forced James out as leader. Longtime political watchers will see the PHS abuse as a bigger, uglier version of the Nanaimo Commonwealth Holdings Society scandal. There. the siphoning off of bingo

funds from charities cost Mike Harcourt his job as premier. In that case, NDP MLAs sat on the board, took their monthly cut and kept quiet. There’s more. Horgan became enraged last year at the reporter who took a tip from the B.C. Liberals to reveal the NDP was skimming constituency office budgets to pay for its own “ethnic outreach” operation in Vancouver. Horgan had rubberstamped the plan with a since-dismissed legislature accountant, and thought he had kept it secret after the Auditor-General blew the whistle.

His willingness to assess its ethics remains in question to this day. Then there is Craig Keating, who took over as party president from Moe Sihota. Did he inherit the $72,000 salary negotiated by Sihota with the B.C. Federation of Labour and two of its largest unions? If so, do Horgan and Farnworth think this is appropriate? Will the party’s joined-at-the-hip relationship with government unions even be discussed in the carefully staged leadership contest that’s about to begin?  Then there’s the policy shipwreck left behind by Adrian Dix.

His plan to use environmental assessment as a weapon to torpedo industrial projects remains popular with the party’s urban base. Farnworth and Horgan have paid lip service to the notion that projects like the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion should be properly assessed. Meanwhile, the federal NDP fights to keep stacking public hearings with preselected protesters.  The party may wish to consider what would give its next B.C. leader any hope of governing.  Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers.

placing blue lightbulbs in our entrances for the month. We invite our community and families to show their support and do the same. As a parent of special-needs children, I would love to ask the world to be more tolerant and understanding of children with different needs. Read about autism, ask questions, visit our website (www.comoxvalleyautismparentgroup) and our static display at the malls. Our group mandate is to help support families dealing with autism in our com-

munity. There is no prerequisite to being a member, just a need for support. Our families mentor and share experiences every first Wednesday of the month at the CVCDA at Third

Street and and Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Patricia Rousseau Editor’s note: Patricia Rousseau is the coordinator of the Comox Valley Autism Parent/ Family Support Group.

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KELLY POUND BROUGHT her vision of a community centre for the arts in Comox when she purchased the Little Red Church property, transforming the more than 100 year old building into a facility for everything from art shows, yoga, private parties and music concerts. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK

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“Build it and they will come” is a term that’s often heard. And in the case of the Little Red Church, it’s true. Strictly speaking, Kelly Pound didn’t build anything from the ground up. But she has energy, guts and a spectacular vision of a community centre for the arts. When she bought the Little Red Church property on the corner of Comox Avenue and Alpine in Comox, the three buildings — one dating back to 1886 — were run down and dilapidated. The church, a designated heritage building, had a leaky roof, needed heating, plumbing and extensive structural preservation and was overrun with rats. Although the church has not yet been renovated, the adjoining

community hall now serves as a comfortable venue for concerts, art shows, weddings and private parties, as well as classes in Tai chi, zumba and yoga. The house, now known as the Healing Centre, is used by various groups for a work space and small, intimate meetings. Pound, who has an arts degree and ran an art gallery and highend framing shop in Calgary, is no stranger to renovations. “This is the fifth property I’ve renovated,’ she says. “My daughter once asked if we were ever going to live in a house that didn’t have a saw in the living room. I said, ‘No.’” When Pound moved to the Comox Valley in 2010 she was looking for warehouse space to convert to an art gallery. There weren’t any warehouses available but when her realtor

showed her the Little Red Church, it was love at first sight. Then came the task of convincing the Town of Comox that what she wanted to do was not only a good idea, but feasible, too. “I kept going back and talking to them and finally they realized I was serious and that this could work,” Pound says. “The Town of Comox has been extremely supportive; I couldn’t have done this without them.” The interest and support of the community has been phenomenal. “I’ve done a lot of the work myself,” says Pound. “I hired an artist and a musician and a lot of people have donated time and labour. And the interesting thing is they’re all into the arts in some way.” Numerous organizations such as the Comox Valley Writers Society, Comox Valley Camera Club

and Comox Valley Celtic Club have raised funds and donated equipment. “It’s a real arts community coming together to make this happen.” The challenge for Pound is that she’s in charge of everything. “It’s such a big project,” she explains. “I’m hands-on with the renovations and maintenance, attend meetings, handle all the bookings and manage the website.” In February she took a twoweek break. “Before that, I’d had six days off in two years. It’s been a lot of blood, sweat and tears,” she admits. “From June 2012 to December 2013, I renovated two of the buildings on the site.” Pound is amazed at how the community has embraced what’s happening at the Little Red Church. “I’m surprised how many regu-

lar gigs there are,’ she says. “And there’s so much diversity. I wanted a community centre that hosted a lot of events and that’s what’s going on. People are using the space for a lot of private events, too.” Pound isn’t quite sure how the renovation of the heritage church part of the property will evolve. “It would be great as an art gallery, wedding chapel or maybe a coffee shop,” she says. “There’s a lot of potential for it to be a great asset to the community.” For more information about the Little Red Church or to book an event, visit www.littleredchurchcomox.com. Paula Wild is a published author and regular contributor to the Comox Valley Record’s arts and entertainment section. www. paulawild.ca.

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On Golden Pond opens April 10 Phoenix feels fortunate to be able to play this challenging role with such a talented cast and gifted director (Kirstin Humpherys). “On Golden Pond is guaranteed to take the audience on a roller coast ride of emotions,” says Phoenix. Playing the fiancé, Matt Williams has a lot of experience on stage, just of a different sort. With his background in radio, Williams has MCed many events, and he played clarinet in numerous Victoria musical productions (admittedly the pit is below the stage but you can’t get much closer). As a relative newcomer to acting, Williams is certainly passionate about his commitment to the art. “I always leave rehearsal feeling challenged but also renewed.” Williams has enjoyed watching and learning from such an experienced cast. As for what he brings to the role, he says, “I think we can all relate to trying to make an impression on a loved one’s parents. I’ve had quite a bit of experience trying to relate to many girlfriends’ fathers, some almost as intimidating as Norman Thayer!” Tickets are selling briskly for this well-known play and are available at the Sid Williams Theatre ticket centre in person, by phoning 250338-2430 (ext.1) or at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com. Production dates are April 10, 11, 12, 16, and 17 at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee April 13 at 2. — Courtenay Little Theatre

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The 1st Tuesday Fundraiser at the Mex Pub April 1 welcomes Vancouver Island Music Award nominee Dave Cormier. The native of Cape Breton Island began his musical career in Calgary in a punk band, later joining an alternative band in Winnipeg. At the same time, other opportunities were calling Dave back to the East Coast. After years on the road, he moved to B.C. The muse returned in 2011, refuelling his passion of guitars and a natural ability to craft songs. Working with producer Zak Cohen, Dave enlisted drummer Pat Stewart, bassist Doug Elliott, keyboardist Darcy Phillips and backup singer Martyn Jones. The result is a new disc, Cor-me-eh, that evokes comparisons to Petty, Dylan and Springsteen. Dave’s song Sarah was nominated for two Vancouver Island Music Awards for Pop/ Rock Song of the Year and for Best Production of a Song, winning the latter. Admission is by donation. Proceeds support the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. The monthly concert series, now in its sixth year, raises money for

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Vanier improv squad fundraising The Vancouver Island improv champions from G.P. Vanier need some help to get to Ottawa for the Canadian Improv Games national tournament April 15 to 19. There they will compete with other high school Improv teams from across Canada for

the National Cup at Canada’s National Art Centre. The Canadian Improv Games is an education-based format of improvisational theatre for Canadian high schools. To get to this point the team competed at the North Island Tournament in

Courtenay, where they won first place. The top four teams then moved on to regionals in Victoria. On March 28, you are invited to GP Vanier improv team’s Italian Improviganza, an Italian spaghetti dinner, silent auction and improv variety show

fundraiser. The event will be held at 6:30 at 1640 Burgess Rd. in Courtenay at the Northgate Foursquare Church. Contact www. facebook.com/ events/1403070329 955438 or e-mail improvfundraising@ gmail.com to reserve seats or purchase tickets directly from improv team members. Cash or cheques pay-

able to G.P Vanier are accepted. If you can’t make the dinner, you can also help by making a donation at Fundrazr. The address is https://fundrazr.com/ campaigns/8hfsd/ab/ d2sVJ0. No amount is too small. The team of eight is coached at Vanier by Lori Mazey. — G.P. Vanier Secondary School

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VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL “best of the fest” in Stan Hagen Theatre at North Island College, 7 p.m. Tickets by e-mailing strathconawilderness@gmail.com. FMI: www.strathconapark. org. G.P. VANIER IMPROV TEAM present Improviganza dinner/auction-improv fundraiser at Northgate Foursquare Church, 6:30 p.m. Tickets by e-mailing improvfundraising@gmail. com. GORD KRUGER AND HIS AMIGOS in Friday Night Evergreen Club Dance at Filberg Centre, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 29 BOOM BOOMS at Waverley Hotel. Tickets at Bop City, Waverley, 250-336-8322 and cumberlandvillageworks. com. TANYA SMALLWOOD and NIKI WIEGLAND present their book Mar and Jack Cause a Rumble on Mt. Washington at Courtenay Library, 11 a.m. FMI: Mary Donlan at 250-334-3369.

Sunday, March 30 SID WILLIAMS THEATRE SOCIETY screens film Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. FMI: www.sidwil-

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Monday, March 31 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY presents But Enough Art, Eat! exhibit. FMI: outreach@dawntodawn.org and www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com.

Tuesday, April 1 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY presents But Enough Art, Eat! exhibit. FMI: outreach@dawntodawn.org and www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com.

Wednesday, April 2 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY presents But Enough Art, Eat! exhibit. FMI: outreach@dawntodawn.org and www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com. COLIN MALLARD will read from his books at Courtenay Library, 2 p.m.

Friday, April 4 LINDA MCRAE at Cumberland Hotel. FMI: www. islandmusicfest.com.

Saturday, April 5 THE LIBRARIAN and MAT THE ALIEN at Waverley Hotel. Tickets at Bop City Records, Waverley, 250-3368322 and cumberlandvillageworks.com. CELTIC CHAOS in Gardeners Green Folk Club house concert. FMI: 250-337-5337. MERVILLE FLASH FICTION CONTEST finalists read at Merville Hall, 7:30 p.m. March 31 deadline to e-mail stories to hqcreek@telus. net.

Sunday, April 6 ANNE LOUISE GENEST and CHRIS COOLE at Applewood Cottage, 7:30 p.m. FMI: Suzanne at 250-3348687.

Wednesday, April 9 STEPHEN FEARING and ANDY WHITE at Waverley Hotel. Tickets at Bop City Records, Waverley, 250-3368322 and cumberlandvillageworks.com.

Friday, April 11 BONNIE KILROE presents tributes to Lady Gaga, Mae West and others at Bridge Lounge, 9 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29 NEIL OSBORNE with RYAN MCMAHON at Avalanche Bar. Tickets at Bop City Records, Red Carpet Boutique, Avalanche or online at www.ticketzone.com.

Thursday, May 8 RON JAMES at Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

May 11 SID WILLIAMS THEATRE SOCIETY screens film Disney’s Aladdin. FMI: www. sidwilliamstheatre.com.

Saturday, June 7 ELEVATE ARTS FESTIVAL in downtown Courtenay. FMI: www.elevatethearts.com.

Friday, July 11 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com.

Saturday, July 12 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com.

Sunday, July 13 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com.

Friday, Aug. 1 FILBERG FESTIVAL at Filberg Park in Comox. FMI: http:// filbergfestival.com.

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TAKE THE WEST Coast country coolness of Dwight Yoakam, the haunting tremolo of Roy Orbison, the sweaty rhythms of Los Lobos, and you get The Mavericks. They will perform during Vancouver Island MusicFest in July.

MusicFest books Mavericks The country-steeped garage band with a Cuban American lead singer that had emerged from Miami in 1989 reunited in 2012 after an eightyear hiatus. Time has a way of melting when you’re busy living life — and two decades have passed since their polyrhythmic brand of post-modern country has given the world great songs like All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down, Here Comes The Rain, and Dance The Night Away. With their new album In Time, time melts once again, and the band that defied definitions, blurred genres, and made everybody feel good is back. The “most interesting band in the

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world” has captured the infectious energy and robust sound from their live shows on their new Valory Music release In Time. Songs like Dance In The Moonlight, the Orbison-esque Born To Be Blue, the hornpunctuated retro noir Back In Your Arms Again, and the Tejanoesque All Over Again prove that the Mavericks have once again found the way to make genre-defying soul music. For all the polish and sophistication, sold out shows at the U.K.’s Royal Albert Hall, cultural blurring and tours of South America and Europe, United States and Canada, The Mavericks are indeed a postpunk band with deep

retro-fittings from Miami’s indie scene. Those who have seen The Mavericks in concert say it’s hard to tell who is having more fun … the audience or the band. Winners of two Academy of Country Music Awards, and a Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group, The Mavericks’ lead singer Raul Malo said this about the reuniting of the band. “It took life for us to get to this point — everybody was so free.

From the first notes, it sounded like an explosion of sound; we went where the songs took us with a singularity of purpose. We came in to make music as grownups, to make music as men.” The 20th anniversary edition of the Vancouver Island MusicFest takes place July 11 to 13. For a complete list of performers and tickets go to www.islandmusicfest.com. — Vancouver Island MusicFest

Next up in the Sid Williams Theatre Society’s family film series is the timeless Disney classic Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey on Sunday, March 30 at 2 p.m. This 1993 remake of the original 1963 hit follows three household pets as they travel across mountains and plains on their way to find their owners. A misunderstanding leads the animals to mistakenly believe that they have been abandoned by their loved ones, when in reality they have been left in the care of a friend while the family has moved from the country to the city for the father to take a temporary assignment. All three pets — a golden retriever (Don Ameche), a cat (Sally Field), and a bulldog puppy (Michael J. Fox) — can talk, and they bicker and crack jokes as they set off on a truly incredible journey chock full of misadventures as they find their way home. Don’t miss this fun and affordable afternoon for the whole family. Admission is pay what you can by donation. Special guest: Captain Thunderpants! Doors open at 1 p.m. The film begins at 2. Generously spon-

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Unique art forum will push boundaries A unique three-day interdisciplinary forum dubbed But Enough Art, Eat! will include readings, workshops, cooking demonstrations, carving demonstrations, music and more at the Comox Valley Art Gallery starting March 31. The event is facilitated by Grant Shilling, a writer, artist and outreach worker, in conjunction with the Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society. It is designed to explore issues related to home, homelessness, contemporary art practice, graffiti, food production, and the role of art galleries. “It’s pushing boundaries,” said Shilling. “It started from sort of a subversive idea: What’s the role of the art gallery? Let’s put a soup kitchen in the art gallery.” He has arranged

three chefs who will serve food nightly and give a cooking demonstration. The only appliances used will be hot plates and microwaves “to reflect some of the limitations” of Dawn to Dawn clients. Daytime workshops are geared towards the homeless while public activities are scheduled each evening. The first evening features a reading and talk by award-winning author Amber Dawn at 7 p.m. Monday in the CVAG contemporary gallery. Dawn’s memoir, How Poetry Saved My Life: a Hustler’s Memoir, won the 2013 City of Vancouver Book award. She teaches speculative fiction at Douglas College. The evening also features a cello performance by Shilo Gottried. Dawn will also teach a daytime writing workshop “to help get

Amber dawn presents at But Enough Art, Eat! Photo Submitted their stories out and to realize their stories are important and worth sharing,” Shilling said. On Tuesday, First Nation carver Randy

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elt, is renowned for his carvings of masks, sculptures, totems and traditional cedar canoes. Wednesday at 7 p.m., Shilling will join another local writer, Matt Rader, downstairs at the CVAG studio for Maple Pool United, a discussion that will explore questions and issues about homelessness. Maple Pool United is the name of Courtenay’s homeless street soccer team. An exhibit by photographer Ron Pogue is on display at the gallery until April 12. The event will also feature workshops related to food, art, writing and other subjects, geared toward the homeless. April Dawn Brass will teach a drawing workshop each day from 3 to 5 p.m. But Enough Art, Eat! will conclude with

Piano workshop resounding success The Comox Valley Piano Society’s healthy piano workshop was a huge success. That was because of the 20 piano teachers, students and parents attending, some from Port Alberni and Mill Bay. Conducting the workshop was Catharine Kemp-Roth, an accomplished pianist, performer and teacher from the Victoria Conservatory. The clinic, held at the Living Word Church, was aimed at helping piano players of all levels in understanding efficient playing referred to by Catharine as bio-mechanics of piano playing. Catharine demonstrated healthy strategies in large-screen video segments, applied with participants in the master class and private consultations. For more information on this methodology, visit Catharine’s website at www.healthypiano.com. Participants spent a

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LEO You leave on a trip with some friends on the spur of the moment. Travel ling by road could be grueling, and communications, complicated. Just try to relax a bit, no matter what. VIRGO You’re surprised at how easy it is to get financing for a project, par ticularly one concerning a car. Your feelings could take a new turn where your love life is concerned. LIBRA Try to stay open to making a few compromises so that you can live in harmony. You might have to organize an event involving lots of people. SCORPIO At work, you have many people to attend to and some clients will be impossible to satisfy. Try not to take everything personally and you’ll manage just fine.

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Duchess of Dirt educating readers for 10 years Wow. My DuchDuchess of Dirt ess of Dirt column is celebrating 10 years this month. This very week, in fact. eslie Looking back through my hisox tory file, this translates into quite a few breathe. articles on a variety Next on the rewards of gardening-related list is eating fresh topics. When it comes from your veggie garto a garden, there is den. Cannot beat it. No never any loss in find- excuse if you only have ing something to talk a patio or small garabout. I just hope I den. There are lots of have been diverse vegetables that come enough to cover inter- in a smaller form... esting topics for the perfect for growing in ‘Sophie’s Choice’ tomatoes are good for readers. pots. First and foremost, ‘Sophie’s Choice’ growing in small spaces as the plant will just I view my column as tomato, for instance. grow twenty-four to thirty inches tall, but an educational tool. In The plant only gets will produce three-inch diameter fruit. my opinion, everyone twenty-four to thirty Photo by Leslie COX should spend at least inches (60-75 cm) tall. a little time each day, Place a tomato cage place your planter in times in ten years and or week, in a garden. overtop to give support an enclosed space that have heard from MonThe rewards are phe- for the prolific, three will get at least six santo twice. Another nomenal. inch (7.5 cm) diameter hours of sunlight. The wow! Don’t think that At the top of the fruits. Sow some let- tomato plant will be is scary coming from list is its benefits as a tuce seeds around the okay. Deer do not like a multi-national comstress reliever. If you tomato plant and you them. (Pssst...they pany? Think again. do not do Have also had comalso do not anything like most munications from othIn my opnion, everyone should else in a ers on this subject... herbs.) g a r d e n , spend at least a little time each day, or K e e p - and well, everyone is tend a week, in a garden ing on the entitled to their own s m a l l educational opinion. I know where Leslie Cox t r a c t . . . I I stand on the matter. flower and herb admit I But local or multigarden. Add a dish big have a cut and come have been a little less national, I will not be enough to hold water again instant salad. forthcoming in my col- stopped from writing for a bird bath. Add Just be sure to keep it umn about the darker about a controversial a chair and just sit. watered. side of the gardening subject if I believe the Just a hint though. world. Specifically... readers should know. Stroke your rosemary, rub your palm gently If you are bothered genetic engineering. Heck. Monsanto has over your oregano, by deer, omit the letI have touched on my e-mail address crush a mint leaf. Now tuce unless you can this subject three already. What have I

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got to lose? And that brings me smack up against another disturbing development in the gardening arena. Bill C-18, the Agricultural Growth Act. If you are not familiar with this, you should be. This Bill, which has already had second reading in the house, actually covers quite a few amendments. But of paramount concern...if passed...this Bill will take away all rights of farmers and small scale gardeners to sell seed they have collected from their own plants. No more small seed companies selling local seed. No more Seedy Saturday events... unless it is strictly to exchange seed packets, not money. But how does this help the local economy? We will all be forced to buy our seed from the “Big Five” - Monsanto, Syngenta, Dow, DuPont and Bayer - who currently already control roughly eighty percent of the seed market. I think that is quite enough rights in their pockets. It is my hope the readers will reflect on this, take heed

and stand up for the little seed companies. Before it is too late. Leslie Cox co-owns Growing Concern Cottage Garden in Black

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Laying awake worrying won’t help hurting friend If there is nothing you can do, focus on that thought

I have a friend who is having a really rough time. There are lots of things going on for her both physically and mentally. I know that she is in pain but there is nothing that I can do about it. She has to make some choices in her life. I’m sick of talking about it. Trouble is, I’m losing sleep over worrying about her troubles. I lay in bed and think about her suffering. Over and over in my mind I see and feel her hurt. I worry about what will happen for her. I may be sick of talking about her troubles, but I do care about her. How do I stop this? It’s not good for me. You are absolutely right in that the worrying about your friend keeping you up at night is not good for you — or your friend. Worry is often based on false beliefs. It somehow wants a person to believe that if they think long and hard enough, the problem will be solved. That a solution will magically emerge. Or, that there might be a perfect answer to a situation. Or, that there is a way to solve something in a way that will not be uncomfortable. That the solution will be

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Diane Davies easy. These things are rarely true, if worry is involved. Your friend will have her own journey through this. For yourself, let’s look at some specific strategies to use, to stand up to that worry at night. First things first. For the last

worry, because worry feeds on a person feeling helpless. As soon as you find worry sneaking into your thoughts say that thought, with that energy, in your mind. Initially, you will likely find that you are saying it a lot. That will reduce as you get more skillful at noticing when worry is creeping in, and stand up to it with that thought more regularly. Remember that worry is often based in that false belief that if we think about something enough, the problem will be

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Diane Davies time, review in your mind if there is anything that you could do, (and would be willing to do), to change this situation for your friend. When you really know that there is nothing that you can do, put some energy into that thought. THIS IS UP TO (MY FRIEND). THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO. The act of putting some energy into that thought, and saying it in your mind as a statement of fact, rather than letting it take your energy away, will help you feel less helpless. It will start to turn the tables on

solved. Nip that false belief in the bud, as often as possible, with as much oomph as possible. Now, it will be more possible to use your mind in another way, to feel better about your friend at night, while standing up to worry. Start by recognizing, as soon as possible when you are in bed, that you are being bothered by worry. Then, start to imagine your friend bring very comfortable. Perhaps you imagine that she has just had a lovely warm bath with lots of bubbles,

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creeping in again, remind yourself of how comfortable your friend is. Go over the details of the comfortable and safe place you have created for her. Then, return your attention to your own sleep. What matters in this strategy, is that rather than letting worry have you focus on her

situation and suffering, you actively put your mind to positive, comfortable thoughts that YOU choose, rather than what worry chooses. With your mind more at ease, it is more likely that you will sleep better. Happy dreams. To ask a question of the counsellors, for a response in future

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The Comox Valley Road Runners hosted the 2014 version of the Comox Valley RV Half Marathon on March 24. This is the sixth race in the Frontrunners Island Race Series. Local runner Derek Vinge from the Comox Valley Road Runners won in a blistering time of 1:11:59. Second was Thomas Holme (Prairie Inn Harriers) in 1:13:43 and third was Nicholas Walker (Frontrunners Athletic Club) in 1:13:55. Top female was Claire Morgan (Prairie Inn Harriers) in 1:19:52, second was Kristen Smart (Vancouver Falcons Athletic Club) in 1:23:41 and third was Christy Lovig in 1:24:08. Top Master was another local dynamo Vince Brotherston (Comox Valley Road Runners) who set a M5054 age group record of 1:16:39 and top female Master was Wendy Simms (Bastion Running Club) in 1:28:27. “It was a very successful day with perfect conditions for racing for the 476 finishers. There were many personal bests as well as the six age group course records,” said race director Wayne Crowe. Three of the course records were set by Comox Valley Road Runners. In addition to Brotherston, the fast-improving Les Disher set a record in the M6064 age group of 1:24:44 and Roslyn Smith continued to dominate her competition and set yet another course record by running 1:39:26

DEREK VINGE OF the Road Runners was the overall winner. PHOTO BY EARLE COUPER in the W6569 age group. There were many other great performances in the event. Forty-two CVRR members were cheered on by enthusiastic fans along the scenic course. Clay Ward was the third CVRR member across the line, finishing in 1:22:18 for third in M2529. He was followed closely by Wayne

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Brian Stewart, 1:25:53 and Keith Wakelin, 1:26:00. Ken Richardson also had a strong race finishing in 1:37:54 to place second in M7074. David Hysert finished third in that age group in 1:50:07. On the women’s side, coach Kathy Rung was the first local finisher in a time of 1:35:49 which placed her sixth in the very competitive F3539 division. Hot on her heels was Marion Bryan who was seventh in that division in 1:37:02. Other medal winners included Angela Plamondon third F4549 and Janet Green third F6064. A special shout out goes to Lyn Baker who completed her first Half marathon with a smile on her face. There were many other great results. For the full results go to http://racedaytiming.ca/results/ComoxHalf2014 “The Comox Valley Road Runners wish to thank all of the sponsors who helped make this event a huge success. They also wish to thank the community for sharing their neighbourhoods and roads with the 476 runners from Vancouver Island that we welcomed to the event,” Crowe said. Eight races make up the Frontrunners Island Race Series. The next races will be the Merville 15K on April 6, and Sooke River 10K on April 13. Registration is now online at vira. – Comox Valley bc.ca. Road Runners

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Windy day for golfers THE HOST JMR Landscaping Walrus team (left to right): Top row - Ryan Tuffnail, Jen Novelli, Tony Wishart, Mike Cullen, Dave Kines, Parker Christensen, Mike Scott, Kyle Skinner, Josh Ellis, Zach Tomko, Jordan Butcher. Bottom row - Kayla Novelli, Keenan Egeland, Dallas McDonald, Lawrence Pattinson, Evan Murray.

Alberni goes home happy The second annual Happy’s Source for Sports Invitational hockey tournament was played this past weekend at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. The six-team tourney was hosted by the JMR Landscaping Walrus team. In the bronze medal game, the Comox Valley Nissan Eagles took advantage of the Walrus’ tired beer gar-

den legs to take third place. Saturday night in the tournament final the Courtenay Motorsports Hawks were up against a strong team from Port Alberni. The teams traded goals early, but the Port Alberni squad proved to be too much for the Hawks and they won 7-5. The JMR Landscaping Walrus team congratulates

all the teams and thanks all the local businesses that made this tournament such a success: Happy’s Source for Sports, Temprite Climate Solutions, Atlas Cafe, Fluid Bar and Grill, Crown Isle Golf Resort, Corix Water Solutions, Rob Speer Golf Inc., and Art Knapp. – Happy’s Source for Sports

Hoops for Youth set to roll The Hoops for Youth basketball program will be offered again in the Comox Valley this spring on Mondays and/or Wednesdays for all ages from kindergarten to Grade 7 and girls from Grade 8-12 at Isfeld Secondary. Hoops for Youth, under the leadership of varsity coaches Jouska Lockquell and Tom Elwood, saw the need to create more opportunities for youth to play basketball all year long. “Our senior athletes always tell us that they wish they could have started playing basketball earlier,” explains Lockquell. Hoops for Youth is about fair play, skill development and most of all, having fun while learning the fundamentals of basketball. “Last fall, our Steve Nash Program was a success. Now that our boys and girls varsity teams are back from their B.C. championships, the senior athletes-coaches are ready to share their passion with the kids and give back to the community.” They are the same 15 coaches who gained NCCP certification with the women’s basketball national Olympic team coaches Alison and Mike McNeill from BC Basketball. “With

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tion, we are making sure that we not only have enthusiastic and passionate leaders, but also have coaches that follow Sport Canada’s Longterm Athlete Development Model and the national guideline in basketball,” adds Lockquell. “We want to offer a program where every player has the chance to celebrate their development. With a ratio of five players to one coach, the players get the opportunity to maximize their potential, build character

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The Comox Valley Road Runners’ eightweek Run4Fun program will be starting April 7 and running Monday evenings from 6-7 p.m. until June 9. Participants of all abilities between eight and 14 years old are invited to register for some good times play-

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Gym kids shine at CRA meet

Over 100 recreational gymnasts presented their skills learned through hard work and dedication this past weekend at Courtenay Recreation’s Lewis Centre’s Comox Valley Gymnastics Championships. The results were as follows: Best all around - Vanessa Eigler, Most improved – Isabella Guthrie, Best Effort – Mykayla Brazier, Taryn Fifield – Dynamic, Zachary Balbon – Best All Around, Francis Bindernagel – Outstanding Effort, and Chase Balbon – Achievement. Also taking home trophies were: Hope Isenor for the Girls Gymnast Award; awarded based on giving her best at each session, her attitude, and her love for the sport. Joah Faria was awarded the Boys Gymnast Award; based on work ethic, how far he has come, and for taking on new challenges. The Trampoline Award went to Zachary Balbon, for his outstanding accomplishments this year, his love for the sport and his attitude for always wanting to learn more. – Comox Valley Gymnastics Championships

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The Courtenay Lawn Bowling Club is preparing for a busy spring and summer. There will be open house sessions for interested persons to come and try the game on the green (weather permitting) on April 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. and April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The actual coaching sessions will be later in April. For information contact Jackie West at 250338-4289. The club has a busy year in store as we are hosting the Provincial Ladies Triples in July, their regular Mixed Anderton Nursery Triples in May, Brazen Mixed Scotch Pairs in June and Chad’s Mixed Fours in August. – Courtenay Lawn Bowling Club

Run4Fun begins April 7 ing games, meeting new friends and finding great places to run in the Comox Valley. Run4Fun offers an educational, supportive, non-competitive environment to help

Soccer referee clinic returns Registration underway for April 24-26 BC Soccer event

Good news for those who like to whistle while they work – the BC Soccer entry level referee clinic is returning to Courtenay. The clinic is for ages 14 and up, and participants are welcome from the Comox Valley and Campbell River. New adult referees are a priority, said Comox Valley United Soccer Club head referee and CSA course instructor Stu Power. “I’m calling on both teens and adults, who love the game, whether or not you are still playing, to consider registering for this BC Soccer entry level clinic,” Power said. “There is always a need for new blood and fresh legs in the refereeing world, so it would be terrific to see some of our adults with a passion for the game learning alongside some of our enthusiastic youth participants,

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what enjoyment can be gained from knowing the game on a whole new level. “We need adults this year more than ever, as the game continues to grow in our communities. Please consider giving back to the game in this most vital of roles. Enjoy some exercise and earn some pay, in to the bargain,” Power added. The clinic will run Thursday, April 24 (6 to 10 p.m.), Friday, April 25 (6 to 10 p.m.) and Saturday, April 26 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at the CVUSC clubhouse on Lerwick (between Valley View and Isfeld schools). Cost is $129.25 and successful local youth participants will be supplied a $70 referee starter kit by CVUSC. To register, go to http:// www.refcentre.com/bc/ (use club search and click Comox Valley). For more information, contact Power via e-mail at visranorth@ shaw.ca or phone 250339-6256 with any questions. – Vancouver Island Soccer Referees Association

Attention Boaters Get ready for boating season by getting your pleasure craft licence and proof of competency now. Pleasure craft licence In Canada, all recreational boats with a motor of 10 horsepower (7.5 kW) or more must have a pleasure craft licence. A pleasure craft licence provides a unique identification number that must be displayed on your boat. This allows Search and Rescue personnel to access important information in an emergency. Pleasure craft licences are valid for 10 years. Operating a pleasure craft without one may result in a $250 fine. Proof of competency Everyone who operates a power-driven boat also needs proof of competency — something that shows they understand the basic rules and how to safely operate a boat. The most common proof of competency is the Pleasure Craft Operator Card. You can get the card by taking a boating safety course in-person or online, and passing the test at the end of the course. For more information on how to get your card or to get an Application for a Pleasure Craft Licence, visit www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety or call the Boating Safety InfoLine at 1-800-267-6687.

kids develop their running skills, endurance, and self-confidence. The program encourages a healthy lifestyle including eating well, preventing injuries and exercising.

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ext Tuesday if you choose to go fishing you will need your new license unless you are under 16 or have status as an Indian under the Indian Act. I was curious as to how many recreational fishing licenses are sold on an annual basis in our province. The most recent statistics I could find were in the 2010 national recreational fishing survey. In that year British Columbia freshwater anglers bought 338,563 licenses and 245, 572 bought tidal licenses for a total of over 584,000. There are certainly many people who buy both; but no matter how you look at it, these are large numbers of participants in this marvellous lifelong venture we call recreational fishing. The statistic does not include the children under the age of 16 who do not require a license, but number in the thousands. The picture accompanying the column is of one of the annual Family Fishing Days at the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association clubhouse grounds which annually hosts this event. Over the two-day event thousands of people participate throughout B.C. These events are sponsored by local clubs plus the Family Fishing Society of BC. The fish are provided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC which is a Crown corporation financed by sales of freshwater fishing licenses. So if you buy your licenses for the first

the Comox Valley. Over the years as we who live in the Valley tend to take for granted the huge costs involved in the on-going struggle to save vital properties for wildlife in a region that is developing for people instead of other forms of life. When we see the farm fields in our urban centre turn from white to green with the movement of swans

and geese we get some idea of the huge contributions these conservation groups make to the broader eco-systems beyond the immediate needs of people. Ralph Shaw is a master fly fisherman who was awarded the Order of Canada in 1984 for his conservation efforts. In 20 years of writing a column in the Comox Valley Record it has won several awards.

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Ralph Shaw day of the season you have purchased a yearlong opportunity to fish for some of the following species: In freshwater you may fish for four species of trout including rainbow, cutthroat, and brown; four species of char including eastern brook trout, lake trout and Dolly Varden; seven species of salmon including steelhead, kokanee, chinook, coho, pink and chum. Plus other recreationally important species such as arctic grayling, whitefish, walleye, yellow perch, northern pike, smallmouth bass and white sturgeon. If you include in your purchase a tidal recreational fishing license you have increased your opportunities beyond the limits of most peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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ability to participate. The tidal license opens up opportunities for all the recreational designated fish, shellfish, and other species such as octopus in the national waters of Canada in the Northwest Pacific Ocean. As examples there are at least 35 species of flatfish that include halibut and many species of sole; there are also approximately 37 species of rockfish including yelloweye and brown in local waters. We take for granted the seven species of salmon in tidal waters plus trout and char; add to the list lingcod and Pacific cod and the opportunities become mind boggling.

Prawns, crabs, scallops, oysters and clams are also part of the species under the tidal license. Taking advantage of the bountiful tidal and non-tidal fishing opportunities in the Comox Valley and throughout Vancouver Island is a major reason why it is such a desirable place to begin a retirement career as we enjoy our golden years. For over the past 30 years Elaine and I have been on the fishing journey and when you add gardening to the mix, life is full of great riches. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘Â â&#x20AC;˘ Special Notice: The annual Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet and Auctions will take place Saturday, April

12 at the Florence Filberg Centre. Silent auction and viewing of auction items from 5:30 p.m. till the banquet is served. Banquet tickets are $50 each and the price includes an annual membership to Ducks Unlimited Canada. Tickets are available from Greg Sawchuck at 250-3386197 or Gayle at 250339-0571. Congratulations are in order to the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association on being selected to receive the Ducks Unlimited Canada Comox Valley Chapter Conservation Award for the major contributions to wetland conservation in

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J. Shirley Lowe It is with great sadness we announce the passing of J. Shirley Lowe, after bravely battling her 3rd round of cancer. She leaves behind her loving husband, William (Bill) Lowe, her sisters Josey Scott, Diane Anderson, Val Pearce and Helen McLoughlin, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was predeceased by her Mother, Agnes Stacey, her Father, Joseph (Joe) Stacey and sisters, Sofie Krowchuck and Carolyn Stacey. Shirley was a lifetime resident of Courtenay and will be missed by all the people she touched. A celebration of her life will be held at the Legion in Courtenay from 1-4pm on Sunday March 30, 2014.

Kenneth Sydney Eccleston February 29th, 1936 ~ March 19th, 2014 Ken passed away peacefully at St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, Comox after a battle with Cancer. He was predeceased by his father Sid in 1982 and his mother Margaret Jensen in Dec. 2013. He is survived by his sister Ginny Raga, his wife June of 56 years, son Mike (Rita) daughters Lisa (Dave), Cheryl (Mike), 6 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren. Ken lived most of his life in Union Bay. He worked for Rosewall Logging for a number of years, where he broke-in falling. He later went to work as a faller at Woss Lake for the next 26 years. Upon retiring he kept busy with camping, fishing, golfing, volunteering in the community and having coffee with the boys at the Union Bay Market every morning. He especially enjoyed spending his time doing wood carvings of birds. Ken will be truly missed by his family and his friends. Ken requested that there be no service.

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SORFLEET, EVELYN MARY Evelyn died peacefully in Comox, BC with family at her side on March 8, 2014. Â Born in 1924 near Argyle, MB, Ev was the fifth surviving child (& first daughter) of Doris & Albert Warburton. Â She grew up on farms near Argyle, Grosse Isle, and Poplar Point, Manitoba, and then joined the RCAF Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Division after the combat death of her brother Eric. Â Stationed at Dauphin, MB, she met Johnny Sorfleet, an RAF pilot trainee, wed him in 1944, and moved to England. Â Â After his demobilization, they returned to MB where Johnny worked as an electrician before joining the RCAF. Â Among their postings were Saskatoon, Centralia, Bagotville, North Bay, Cold Lake, Ottawa, Downsview, Cape Canaveral, Winnipeg, St. Hubert and BC. Â Post-service, they initially lived again in Winnipeg, where Evelyn worked for Eatonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Transair, then Vancouver, where she was an exemplary instructor in Porcelain Doll Making. Â In 2011, she relocated to Comox, to be closer to her daughter Marjorie. Â Â Evelynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest interest was her immediate family: Â Bob (m. Elizabeth), Jim (m. Hope), Ken (m. Rosemary), and Marjorie (m. Roger), and their families (including grandchildren Winston, Christopher, Patrick, Dana, and Kat, plus their partners, plus great-granddaughters Willow and Madeleine), plus her extended family--the whole of the Warburton and Sorfleet clans. Â Further, she treated everyone she knew much like her family with a warm, welcoming heart and a genuine, abiding concern. Â Â A lifelong reader, Evelynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other hobbies involved many arts and crafts elements including knitting, crocheting, making clothes, copper work, and painting; and for the last decades, ceramics, doll-making and quilting. Â Family members of two generations deeply treasure the wonderful quilts she created especially for them. Â Â Evelynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last weeks were spent in hospital, read to by her children, listening to some favourite music and hymns, and being visited personally or via telephone by family and friends. Â She deeply appreciated the long-distance phone calls, cards, and messages from the many who loved her. Â Â A woman of Christian faith since her earliest days, she passed peacefully from this phase of her life. Â She was predeceased by her husband John (2005), her son James (1987), her grand-daughter Dana (2009), and her brothers Jack (2009), Bert (2013), Art (1974), and Eric (1941). Â She will be deeply missed by her younger sister Marj; all her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews plus their families; and her many other relatives and friends. Â Â Special thanks are due to Dr. Neufeld plus the nurses and staff at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, for making the last weeks of Evâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life easier. Â God bless you all. Â Â A memorial service for family, relatives and friends will be held in April.

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Arthur Harvey The world lost a great man on the 21st of March 2014. Arthur Harvey will be missed dearly by his wife, Lorna, his daughters, Brenda (Rick) and Jill (Robert), his grandkids, Alison (Stuart), Jill (Jim), Kevin and Sam, his great-grandkids, Ella and Halle and respective family. He was predeceased by his son, Artie, in 1969. He truly was the rock of the family and felt it his business to worry about us all. He was most happy when hard at work in the woods and surrounded by his animals. He had an amazing green thumb, a great sense of humor, and a mischievous spirit. He instilled in his family a deep respect for nature and a love for home grown veggies. He loved hockey and often reminisced about his boyhood pastime impressing his grandkids with his skating and skipping abilities. Art was born Frederick Arthur Leslie Harvey, August 9, 1933 to Mary and Fred Harvey in Wolfville, Novia Scotia. He was one of 10 in a tight knit family and kept them all on their toes! Art joined the air force in 1954 and after his father challenged his ability to become an aero engine technician that is exactly what he did. His career took him traversing the globe on the Hercules aircraft that he loved so much, and he was to become a much-respected Master Warrant Officer who chose to keep his family in the Comox Valley instead of taking his promotion to Chief Warrant Officer. In later years following a bout of cancer and the onset of COPD he found great joy in his family, his animals and his weekly wheelchair walks around the airpark, whilst always dreaming about chopping firewood for his daughter. You are gone Art but never forgotten and you will remain in our hearts forever. A service will be held on Monday March 31st, 2014 at the Comox Pentecostal Church at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Comox Valley S.P.C.A, M.A.R.S., or Dawn to Dawn in Artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name. The family wishes to thank Dr. Daws for her excellent and compassionate care.

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Shymko (Nee Card), Wanda Lorraine Wanda passed away in Courtenay on March 21, 2014. She was predeceased by her Father Frederick (1961) and her Mother Mary (2009) Wanda is survived by her husband of 52 years, Edward Shymko, sons; Derek Shymko (Yuka, Nanaimo BC), and Craig Shymko (Karen, Sherwood Park, AB) and daughter Sonia Lovely of Edmonton, AB, grandchildren; Andrew, Kathleen, Sydney, Evan, Baylee, Kyedae, Sakura and Addisyn, brother Norman Card of Calgary, AB, sister Louise Card of Ottawa, ON and 19 nieces and nephews Wanda belonged to the Anglican Church Women, Sonshine Lunch Club, and Vacation Bible School. She served in the RCAF from 1958 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1961 in St. Jean PQ, Clinton ON and St. Margarets NB. Wanda worked for Empire Life in Kingston Ontario in 1957. Wandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life work was her love and dedication to her husband, children and grandchildren â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all of who she loved dearly. In Wandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leisure time she enjoyed sewing, knitting, cooking, gardening, compiling family albums, and long walks on the beach with her husband. Wanda always looked for the best in everyone. She had the kindest heart and was always willing to reach out to help anyone in any way she could. Wanda was easy-going, joyful and always such fun to be around. She loved easily and gave of herself fully to family and friends. She was deeply treasured by her husband, her children and grandchildren. Her laughter, giggles, hugs and kisses will be dearly missed by each of us. Wanda, to each of us, meant â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and our world was a better place with her in it. In consideration of Wandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory, donations to St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Vacation Bible School or Sonshine Lunch Club would be appreciated. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church in Comox on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 11:00am.

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Barb Masini (Nee Alford) Barb Masini formerly of North Bay, Ontario and born January 29, 1921, passed away peacefully at home in Comox March 21, 2014. She is survived by her loving sons and daughter - Phil (Denise), Barb (Bob) and Dave (Aki) - by seven grandchildren and their partners, nine great-grandchildren, and by many dear friends. She is predeceased by her husband John Masini, and her son Peter and daughter-in-law Marcia. Throughout her life Barb was active in the church and involved in charitable works; she enjoyed gardening and being outdoors and her special love was for her family. Cremation and interment will be followed by a private celebration of life.

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Doreen G. Henderson September 14, 1921 – February 18, 2014 Doreen passed away peacefully at the Comox Valley Seniors Village. The daughter of Grace and William (Bill) Henderson, Doreen was born, raised and educated in Cumberland. During her school years Doreen pursued her interest in Scottish Highland dancing. In 1944 Doreen graduated from St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in Victoria. She started her nursing career in Victoria specializing in the operating room. Doreen followed her urge to travel and went to England, where she furthered her OR experience and took holidays in Europe. She returned to Cumberland when her mother died suddenly in the early 1950s. Like her father Bill, who served on Cumberland City Council for many years, Doreen decided to stay and serve the community. She began work at the Cumberland General Hospital and in 1954 Doreen became the Nursing Matron at the Hospital. Doreen served in this position until her retirement in 1977. Doreen lived in Cumberland for many years where she was active in the United Church and supported many community events. Shortly after retirement she moved to Courtenay. But Cumberland always stayed special in her heart. Over the years Doreen kept in contact with her Cumberland roots, her friends and former work colleagues. Special thanks are given to the caring staff at the Comox Valley Seniors Village and to Dr. G. Tancon. Doreen leaves behind her cousin Mildred Calnan and family, who called her Auntie, also special local friends of many decades; Robert Nash, Dan (Barbara) MacKenzie, Ray (Donna) Northrup, Valda Gibson and relatives in the USA. In celebration of Doreen’s life an afternoon tea will be held at the OAP Hall in Cumberland on Sunday April 6 from 1 to 3 pm

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CALL FOR ENTRIES 12TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 17 to 19 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

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Amazing that we never ate you while your bones were still soft.

Lots of love from your family XOXO

70th

Birthday

Tea with friends & colleagues Saturday, April 5th 1:00 - 3:00 pm Comox United Church

Austin & Sharon Littler are celebrating their

50th

Wedding Anniversary March 28, 2014

LEGALS

NOTICE is hereby given that items in Headquarters Mini Storage of: Ed Johnson, #67 Todd Williams, #32, #53, #63 Will be sold to cover storage and disposal costs if not paid in full by the 4th of April, 2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS Re: WAYNE STEVEN METRICK also known as WAYNE STEPHEN METRICK, deceased, formerly of 3403 Bevan Road, P.O. Box 658, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0. Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executor named hereunder c/o Krugel & Company, #102 - 635 Fitzgerald Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2R4 on or before April 25, 2014 after which date the Executor will distribute said estate among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. GARY STEVENSON, EXECUTOR

PERSONALS

AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666). www.al-anon.alateen.org

Love You Sherrie, Sandra, Susan & Families

QUALITY FOODS CAKE WINNER FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH

AMY YAKIMYSHYN

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, it is your business, if you want to Stop it is ours. Ph: A.A 250-338-8042 Call Any Time 24/7

Nar-Anon are you affected by someone’s use of drugs, we can help. Wed. Group 7:30pm at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Society contact Jack 3343485. Fri. Group 7:30pm, Komok’s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.

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SPORTS & RECREATION

GETAWAYS

HOPE AFLOAT Canada Dragon Boat Team invites all women interested in paddling to come to our 2014 Welcome Paddle and Info/Social on Sat. Mar. 29th. Contact Melanie @ 250-650-6848 for more info.

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Northern Vancouver Island

HELP WANTED

(One Year Contract Position)

Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. The Scale Specialist will provide production and administrative support and vacation relief coverage for our North Island Timberlands Operations. The position will be initially located in Port Alice, B.C., but it is expected that the successful candidate will also support our Port Alice, Port McNeill, Port Hardy and Englewood timberlands operations. A detailed job posting and application requirements can be viewed at

HELP WANTED

Part Time Retail Sales

1 to 3 days a week Require mature person with great customer skills. Some knowledge of jewellery is preferable.

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JOB OPENING AQUACULTURE TECHNICIANS

250-334-3119. 103–555 4th St. in Courtenay. www.thejobshop.ca

Grieg Seafood BC Ltd., a dynamic and growing company in the aquaculture industry is seeking to fill several Aquaculture Technician positions for our operations on the west coast of Vancouver Island between Gold River and Zeballos. Reporting to the Site Manager, the Aquaculture Technician will live on-site 8 days in, and 6 days out. You will be responsible for monitoring fish health, feeding fish, maintenance and operation of compressors, feeders and other farm equipment. This is a full-time position. You will use your training & experience to apply concepts of fish growth and stock management, and your proficient computer skills in records management.

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NOW HIRING

Key accountabilities: • Familiarity with fish handling procedures (i.e. grading, splits) • Applying government regulations, Standard Operating • Procedures and lockout procedures, WorkSafe & biosecurity rules • Valid certificates for First Aid 1, WHMIS, forklift operator, boat operator and Med A3 are an advantage

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

Qualifications and Skills: • Training in Aquaculture, Aquatic Resources or Fisheries Resources Management or equivalent years of recent related experience • Well-developed interpersonal skills • Good verbal & written communication skills • Ability to problem solve • Physically fit • Favourable driver’s license

Port McNeill Forest Operation (Term – 15 months)

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC (Northern Vancouver Island)

FORESTRY CLERK

GRAPPLE YARDER OPERATOR (Holberg Forest Operation)

LOG TRUCK DRIVER Mid Island Forest Operation

CERTIFIED HAND FALLER Englewood Forest Operation

Detailed job postings can be viewed at

Closing date: Noon, Monday, March 31, 2014. Submit resumes to: Grieg Seafood BC Ltd. - Human Resources 106-1180 Ironwood Street, Campbell River, BC V9W 5P7 Fax: 250-286-1883 Email: marilyn.hutchinson@griegseafood.com

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We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive beneðts package.

Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. We thank all other applicants for their interest in the position.

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HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

ESTHETICAN WANTED at Eden Street Salon and Day Spa. Are you looking for a place where you will be appreciated and you can flourish? We are the right place with a mature business and strong leadership looking for you! Must have internal motivation to provide exceptional customer service, and be a great team player! Apply in person with resume to 2701 Eden Street, Campbell River.

HELP WANTED • ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL WORKERS • FLAT ROOFERS

Unemployed? Looking for work? We can help!

HELP WANTED

LOOKING TO hire and train 3 new Realtors. Apply to Earl Costello or Gregg Hart - Royal LePage in the Comox Valley. 250-334-3124

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

THE RESOURCE FOR JOB SEEKERS

HELP WANTED

TRAVEL

LOST SILVER bracelet Thursday morning 10am on walking path from Hurford Hill park up passed path behind Valley View Elementary School. If found please call Audrey (250)338-4070.

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WANTED

Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland opportunities. Top Wages & Beneﬁts. Relocation costs paid to qualiﬁed applicants. E-mail: hiring@ parkerjohnston.com or Call: (1)250-382-9181

LIFEGUARD The CVRD is seeking up to two part-time lifeguard instructors to join our recreation team. The current rate of pay for this position is $19.43 per hour. Full position details and required qualifications are available on our website at: www.comoxvalley rd.ca/jobs. Applications accepted until 3pm, April 2, 2014.

STYLIST & MANAGEMENT POSITIONS with a $1000 Hiring Bonus for First Choice Hair Cutters. Guaranteed $12.50/hour, paid overtime, benefits, 25% profit sharing, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Phone 1-866472-4339 for an interview or send resume to: careers@fchsk.ca

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HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

NEWSPAPER

TICKETED WELDER- is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at: www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

250-338-0725 Carriers Needed Substitute Carrier Needed

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

COURTENAY RTE #200 Stewart, Piercy & 10th St RTE #403 Malahat, Evergreen & Zeballos RTE #375 Hobson, Hurford, Quinsam, Hitchen, & 12th St E RTE #301 Alderwood Pl & Muir Rd COMOX RTE #535 Gull, Robb, Aitken & Rodello circulation@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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MEDICAL/DENTAL BUSY MEDICAL CLINIC Looking for

MOA or LPN or RN

to work 1 day/ week, as well as sick & holiday relief. Must be flexible and have medical office experience. Please reply to email: jackresumes@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

BAND MANAGER WANTED The Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations seek FT band mgr. This is the senior staff position, reporting directly to Chief + Council. Post-sec education and 5-7 yrs managerial experience (pref. with FNs) required. Must provide criminal record check, and interview in Port Hardy. Posting closes 4pm Apr. 11. Full posting details at www.gwanak.info. Submit resume with 3 refs. + cover letter to finance@gwanak.info

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY

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

NEED A GUY? Handyman Service. Journeyman Carpenter & Jack of all trades. Reno’s, decks, tiling, bath/kitchens, doors, windows, fix-ups & maintenance. 30yrs exp. Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount. Jamie 250-650-6304

GARDENING

OLD COW manure for sale. Limited supply. Call 250-6503633.

TEACHERS PRIMARY Teachers Wanted in Shanghai Are you tired of being on the TOC list? There are opportunities for BC and Alberta qualified teachers at Shang Yin Canadian International Primary School in Shanghai. Successful applicants will teach Canadian curriculum in English. Contact Brian Butcher at bdbutcher@telus.net for more information.

TRADES, TECHNICAL JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Spring Clean-up specials. Hedges, fruit trees, complete lawn maint. 250-218-4597.

HANDYPERSONS

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

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HANDYMAN- SENIOR, Retired. No job too small. Call Dennis (250)899-2942. SKILLED CARPENTER kitchen/bath,interior/exterior. Free Estimates - Seniors Discounts No job too small.250-898-4585 raefriesen@hotmail.com

LANDSCAPING PrepCo Bobcat + Trucking Full yard install, grade rough or final, drainage, Driveways â&#x20AC;&#x153;gravelâ&#x20AC;?, concrete prep. Sky Rocket soil. Call 250-336-8006 or cell 250-338-3052

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FUEL/FIREWOOD

FURNITURE

GARAGE SALES

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

SEASONED FIREWOOD full dry cords 4X4X8 legally obtained cords. Fir or mixed 250702-3959 or 250-898-8896.

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.

COURTENAY - 2120 Stewart Avenue Sat. & Sun., 8am-1pm Estate Sale. Back packs, office supplies, furniture, kitchen items, VCR, TV, toys and more. No early birds, please.

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

HOSPITAL BED w/linens, $750. 2 chrome cloths rack, spiral, $40, 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, $30. Print, black grey and purple Irises, 40x28. $40. (250)751-2142.

COURTENAY- 90A Mitchell Road, Sat, Mar 29, 9am-2pm. Rain or Shine! Moving Sale! Price to Sell, everything must go.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

FRIENDLY FRANK

GARAGE SALES

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

MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LH golf clubs, 3 pings, 2 bags, Bag Boy golf cart, $99. Call (250)339-3314.

FUEL/FIREWOOD #250-703-FIRE(3473) Est. in 2004. Custom cut, split, delivered, clean. Well seasoned.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ROOFING

RENOVATIONS QUALITY WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED!

Additions, Garages, Decks, Concrete, Renovations, Flooring, Tile, Kitchens, Bathrooms, and MORE!!

High Efficiency One Man Show ATTENTION TO DETAIL From 30 Years Exposure to Interprovincial Roofing Standards. WCB reg., Licenced, Neat & Tidy

HOME IMPROVEMENTS JASON NEAL

A roof is only as good as its weakest point

250-792-3827

RE-NU-IT General Contractor

250-338-0997

jason@renuit.ca www.renuit.ca

CONSTRUCTION

LANDSCAPING ISLAND ENTERPRISES The only Organic Compost in the valley.

FURNITURE

KING BED 100% natural latex foam 3 1/2 yrs old. Smoke free home, no stains, very clean. Also have the bed frame $550.00, call 250-898-0403

BLACK CREEK SAT - 9-3. Daycare closing: reasonable prices, rain or shine. 250-337-5313

LARGE OAK and plate glass showcase, 70 inches by 28 inches, 37 inches high on rollers. $175.00. For more information call 250-339-7659.

COURTENAY - 20 Anderton Ave Sat 9am-1pm, Unit 26+ Others. Moving + Downsizing. Many items $5 or less. Patio\Household furniture. Rain or Shine!

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

COURTENAY - St Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church. 505 6th St. Saturday, March 29th 10:00am - 2:00pm. Pool table, chesterfields, tables. Something for everyone.

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

17â&#x20AC;&#x2122; COSCO Aluminum multi purpose ladder - $75. Minikota Electric outboard motor, 28lL thrust, 5 speed - $100. SnowBear 4x8/12â&#x20AC;? wheels Utility trailer, side & top covered $900. Phone 250-339-5530 2 CERAMIC KILNS w/furniture. Evenflow 25amps, Skutt 20amps, ceramic mixer w/1 HP motor, $400. Call (250)923-4692.

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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

RENTALS

GLASS FUSING Kiln, Evenheat model, 120 volt, manual control, 14.5â&#x20AC;? x 6.5â&#x20AC;?. $450, please call for more information, 250-890-9233.

HOMES FOR RENT

APARTMENTS

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS

PARK PLACE 1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

1015 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay

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

TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in well-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.

Security deposit and 2 rental reference required. 250-334-3078

250-334-9717

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS

200 Back Road, Courtenay

1252-9th St., Courtenay

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

GLEN 250-218-3575

207-6352 Knight Rd.

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

Spacious 2 & 3 bedroom suite in a quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops, and downtown. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required. For viewing please call Donna

CONTRACTORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CONSTRUCTION carpenter with DIRECTORY 30Ticketed yrs exp. We do small bathroom & kitch10% DISCOUNT jobs, en renos, decks, stairs, for all advertising booked by March 31, 2014

flooring and tilework.

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Mike Rebitt 250-334-1755

GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING Brasnoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Window Cleaning Residential & Commercial

â&#x20AC;˘ Skylights (in/out) BOOK NOW â&#x20AC;˘ Windows (in/out) FOR YEARLY â&#x20AC;˘ Railing Glass (in/out) CLEANING â&#x20AC;˘ Gutters (in/out) PROGRAMS â&#x20AC;˘ Hand-Washed Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Pressure Washing

SENIORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DISCOUNT

Call Jamie or Kiesha 250-331-1071 or 250-650-3226

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

PRIDE MOBILITY electric scooter. Large, with canopy and baskets. Used very little, $2000. Call (250)331-0976, Courtenay.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. View anytime. $339,900 Reduced to $329,000. (250)7539123

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Compost/Bark Mulch Top Soil/Gravel Pick Up or Delivery Friendly Service (next to the Airport)

LARGE BASEBALL hat collection for sale - best offer.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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CONDOS VANRIDGE MANOR

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.

DUPLEX/4-PLEX

FIRST OFFER over $300,000 buys this 4bd, 2bth oceanview duplex in Painter-Barclay area of Campbell River. Renting for $1800/mnth. 250-850-0998

FOR SALE BY OWNER

1478 SQ.FT. RANCHER 6 years young. 3-bdrm, 2.5 bath. Double + attached garage, heat pump, 14x40 deck. Bowser/ Deep Bay area. $365,000. Call 250-757-8757.

BEECHER MANOR

123 Back Road, Courtenay

1045 Cumberland Road

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

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

Call 250-703-2570

Call 250-334-9717 to view

RUTHERFORD MANOR

RYAN COURT

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay

1 & 2 bdrm suites available. Reasonable rent includes stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Clean and modern 1 bedroom available now. Cat okay with pet deposit. Lease required.

Call 250-338-7449

call Donna 250-334-9667 to view

PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay Available immediately 1 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 requir ed. To View, Call 250-871-3431

BRIGHT COZY 2bed 2bath home on sunny 2+acres $284,000. England Rd. Courtenay. See more craigslist or contact shrugun@yahoo.com for details. Country living w/city convenience

OPEN HOUSE every Sunday 1pm-5pm Courtenay-#26-20 Anderton Ave. Patio Home, Adult Complex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1274 sq ft - $249,900. FMI & Pics see KIJIJI or call 250-703-0097

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

COURTENAY- 2 bdrm, 5 appls, secure, priv central location,patio, storage, NP/NS. $760. Apr 1. (250)334-8876.

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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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. Call Kim at 250923-6503. mls#370079. http://sites.google.com/site/ 2896appledrive

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$600 STUDIO. Avail. close to college. Bright spacious, freshly painted, pets on approval. FMI please call 250-702-5339

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor- 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800. ONE BEDROOM apt near town. $550/mo incl hydro, heat, cable, internet, laundry. Call Bruce 250-338-5667

MOBILE HOMES & PADS COMOX- Renovated 2 bdrm mobile, w/shed, W/D. NS/NP. $800. 55+. 250-339-1772.

HOMES FOR RENT

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

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

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

Do you care about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned, we own and manage our own buildings only. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE! Please refer to available apartments listed below. TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222

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

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

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CENTRAL CTNY 3 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 4 appls, fam rm, 2 gas F/Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, carport, partially fenced, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Apr. 1 - $1,200/mth CENTRAL COMOX beautifully renovated 3 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 6 appls, fam rm, gas F/P, heat pump, garage, fence yrd w/irrigation, N/S, No pets. Avail. Apr. 1 $1,400/mth COURTENAY: 2 bdrms main level character home. 6 appls, hydro included, hardwood. NS/NP. Refs. Avail May 1. Quiet. $1000. 250-792-3041. UNION BAY 3-bdrm ocean view. 4 appliances, wood heat, bsmnt, yard. $900. sm pet OK. Deposit. Apr 1. (250)335-3123

OFFICE/RETAIL RESTAURANT FOR LEASE 492 Fitzgerald Ave. For more info - contact Michael at 250-792-1158

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

STORAGE STOWAWAY STORAGE 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Locker, $60/mo 2nd month free. 250-334-2626 Mon- Fri.

SUITES, LOWER COURTENAY- 1 BDRM furn. N/S. Clean resp. $600 Refs. Incl util/cable 250-338-9241.

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250-388-3535

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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. Also One Bedroom. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

BRANDYWINE 675 Cumberland Rd. LUXURY TWO BEDROOM CONDO. Very spacious corner suite. Unique floor plan. Nicely appointed with in suite washer/dryer, full sized appliances. Very well maintained, mature adult building. Security entry. One of Courtenayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest. Three blocks from downtown. No pets. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

www.totalconcept.ca 250-871-4427 407A-5th Street

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.

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

AUTO FINANCING

www.pennylane.bc.ca

BRAIDWOOD MANOR ground flr 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, patio, res. pkg., N/S, cat ok. Avail. Immed. $725/mth BRAND NEW 1 & 2 bdrm suites above commercial, 1 bath, F/S/W/D/micro, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $675 & $825/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 ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incl., N/S, Cat ok. Avail. Immed. & Apr. 1 $725/mth. $250 move-in incentive. Call Res. Mgr. 250334-8602. BRAIDWOOD MANOR ground level 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, patio, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Apr. 1 - $700/mth MAPLEWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, new flooring & paint. Avail. Apr. 1 $650/mth CENTRAL CTNY 3 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 4 appls, fam rm, 2 gas F/Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, carport, partially fenced, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Apr. 1 - $1,200/mth PARK PLACE MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P (gas incl), patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. May 1 $775/mth SUNRIDGE MANOR 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, elect. F/P, 2 patios, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. May 1 $1,100/mth

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1993 CLASS A WINNEBAGO 23â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Excellent condition. Must be sold. Call 250-752-6484.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1986 BRONCO II XLT 2 dr, runs well, body good, 272km, sunroof, cruise, 4 wheel dr, sets 4 w/s rims, metal and wood roof racks. $1950. 250338-7190

Auto Loans. All Credit Approved. Bad Credit Guru. www.badcreditguru.com or call 1.844.843.4878

1997 MAZDA, 7 passenger 4wd automatic. 298,000 km. 4 snow tires on rims, well maintained, runs well, back up camera. Good work horse. Asking $1900. Phone 250-752-2249

TRUCKS & VANS

2003 GMC Sierra 4x4 Pick-up - blue. Good mechanical cond. 240,000 KM. $3500.00 Firm. Please call 250-338-1242.

"59).'Ă&#x2013; Ă&#x2013;2%.4).' Ă&#x2013; 3%,,).' $BMM VT UPEBZ UP QMBDF ZPVS DMBTTJmFE BE

2006 YAMAHA VStar 650 (Silverado). 34,000kms. Great tires and brakes. Shaft drive. Well maintained. Bone stock except K&N filter and rejetting. Windshield, lower fairings, floor boards, studded seats and backrest. 50 miles to the US gallon. Runs like brand-new! $3,800 obo. 250218-9939

CARS 1989 BUICK Lesabre. Good 3.8 engine, newer battery, 4 good tires. $1000 O.B.O. For more information please call 250-339-3512

2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. Like new. 4x2 Access Cab. 4sp. auto. Short bed, impulse red/diamond coat, lined canopy, air cond. Garage kept. 27,800kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 1 owner/non smoker. $19,500 obo. Campbell River. 250-286-4609

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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.

MOTORCYCLES

VACANCIES

SPORTS & IMPORTS 2008 VOLKSWAGON Passat Loaded, 78,000 km - $14,700 Please phone after 6:00 pm 250-335-0663

910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth Prime space available 1,825 sq. ft. available now. Street level. Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building. Air conditioned. Ample parking. Suitable for retail or office. One of the finest professional buildings in the Comox Valley. For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490

TRANSPORTATION

www.advancedpm.ca 250-338-2472

CONDOS / SUITES / APARTMENTS CHERRYWOOD MANOR Spacious 1 bdrm apts in secured entrance bldg include master bdrms w/walk-in closets, 2 appl, & large patio areas; on site laundry; rents starting from $625 with FREE HEAT & HOT WATER; N/S; N/P; available now ULVERSTON MANOR Established, secured entrance bldg in Cumberland located near Hospital & downtown core features 2 bdrms w/ 2 appl & on site laundry; $675/month; available now

TOWNHOUSES / DUPLEXES

PINE PLACE Fresh & bright 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhome offers great living space & excellent proximity to College, recreation & shopping; inc. 4 appl & storage; small pet may be considered w/deposit; $775/month; available now

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Join dragon boaters

Have you ever thought that you might like to try paddling on a dragon boat team? Well – wait no longer! Join members of the Hope Afloat Canada Dragon Boat Team at our annual open house on Saturday, March 29. You will learn some of the basics of paddling with women of all ages and abilities. Most team members are cancer survivors while others are women whose lives have been touched by cancer in some way. Following the paddle you are invited to join us on the lower level

ets will be provided. For attendance confirmation and more of the Blackfin Pub for details call Marcy at refreshments and an 250-338-2112 or Mel at opportunity to learn 250-650-6848. more about our team. – Hope Afloat Paddles and life jackDragon Boat Team

hope afloat

Spring training Komoux Masters Real Baseball League spring training starts Sunday, March 30 at 11:30 a.m. at Highland #3. Sessions will also be going on Wednesdays starting April 2 at 6 p.m. If you are a new

player and have not registered, you can by going on the league website or picking up a form at Happy’s Source for Sports, Comox Rec Centre and Replay Sports in Campbell River. – Komoux Masters Real Baseball League

legion Branch 17 PeeWee T2 Chiefs won this year’s Vancouver Island banner.

COMOX VALLEY WORSHIP DIRECTORY Church of Our Lord

BAHÁ’Í FAITH

Holy Communion 10:00 am each Sunday

Children’s Classes – prayers and activities focused on the development of spiritual qualities, for children 3 to 10 years. All are welcome. ~~~

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

www.coolcomox.ca Anglican Church in North America

“O God! These children are pearls, cause them to be nurtured within the shell of Thy loving kindness.” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041 250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship “Every natural fact is a symbol of some spiritual fact.”

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

We meet 1 & 3 Sundays at 4pm 250 Beach Drive, Comox

250-890-9262 cvuf.ca

www.stpeterscomox.ca

(at Comox United Church)

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

Sunday Celebration

10:00AM at Brooklyn Elementary School

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”

Everyone Welcome www.resonatechurch.ca

1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

COMOX UNITED An Affirming Ministry

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

Sunday Worship and Children & Youth Program 10 am Saturday Service 5 pm Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966

10:30 am

St. John the Divine

Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

SUNDAY SERVICE 8:30-9:15am,10:00-11:15 am and 4-5 pm WEDNESDAY SERVICE 10-10:45 am

250-334-4331

email: patmos@shaw.ca http://stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca

Bay Community Church

Community Church

Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre

Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

St. Peter

Comox Valley

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship

-Ralph Waldo Emmerson

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Congregational Christian Churches of Canada

Join us this Sunday

@ 10:30 am

Faith Family Friends

of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning

~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~

Sundays 10 am

www.centralchurchefc.com

Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry

Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor: Jeremy Boehm

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

Val 250-338-7727 (office)

We’ve Got Some Space For You!

living hope

real people living

Nursery - Kid Jam Youth Group 1105 Pritchard Rd., Comox www.baychurch.net 250-339-7527

PRESBYTERIAN

real life

COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

experiencing real change

725 Aspen Rd., Comox

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

to place your ad here

250-338-5811

E-Mail: features@comoxvalleyrecord.com

250.334.9777 livinghope@shaw.ca

www.livinghopeonline.ca

Services

Sunday 10:30am

Minister: Rev. Jenn Geddes Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

LUTHERAN Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave “A place for you: John 14:2

Full Gospel Christian Fellowship

Sunday

11:00 am & 7:00 pm

There is Hope!

2201 Robert Lang Drive

10 am Sunday Worship

Jesus has a plan and a purpose for your life. Come, let Him show You the Way!

250-334-8424

250-334-0616

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312

(Old Fish and Game Building)

We’ve Got Some Space For You! to place your ad here

250-338-5811

E-Mail: features@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Thursday, March 27, 2014 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

Get 25,000 Tresemmé 30% BONUS shampoo or conditioner 680649 5545198846

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

5.26

Olay Classic, Complete, Fresh Effects or Total Effects facial skin care or facial cleansing cloths selected varieties and sizes 979504 756091930

That’s $25** in rewards. **20,000 points mininum redemption

400 / 420 mL, selected varieties

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

5.99

Gear bodywash 443 mL or deodorant 76-113g selected varieties 778760 5800031187

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

9.97

50’s, selected varieties 680703 6360167680

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

13.97

Gavison heartburn relief tabs 60 / 100’s or liquid 600 mL

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

4.79

11 849519 4203710321

AFTER LIMIT

12.99

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

3.49

Crest 3D white toothpaste 85-165 mL or OralB Artica Advantage toothbrush 1’s

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

4.19

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

16.99

AFTER LIMIT

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

7.99

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

7.77

Huggies Little Swimmers 17-20’s Jumbo diapers 18-24’s or Goodnite bed mats 9’s 268499 3600016184

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

8.79

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

13.97

Aspirin 81mg

100 / 120’s selected varieties

711421 614830160

18.99

selected varieties and sizes

selected varieties

exact® distilled water

LIMIT 4

AFTER LIMIT

2.36

Listerine Total care 946mL-1 L or Ultra Clean 1 L mouthwash

801271 7830008997

624744 603830535

LIMIT 4

selected varieties

6x 237 mL, selected varieties

Stayfree 28-48’s Carefree liners 92-100’s or OB 40’s or Playtex tampons 36’s

407597 68370218007

45-92 g, selected varieties

347868 6024595405

PC® Ultra Shake

788742 6260095347

180-200’s selected varieties,

tablets 30/36’s or liquid gels 25’s selected varieties

LIMIT 4

Softsoap base pump 225 mL or refill 590 / 828 mL or Speedstick premium deodorant 252769 5800030871

Iron Kids Gummies

Reactine allergy

selected varieties

L’Oreal Kids shampoo or conditioner 265 mL, selected varieties

300561 5610004600

great brands, low prices

Vitalux

Offer valid Friday, March. 28th to Thursday, April 3rd, 2014

471632 6533801708

798898 3700006239

† When you spend $250† in-store before applicable taxes and after all other coupons or discounts are deducted, in a single transaction at any participating store location [excludes purchases of tobacco, alcohol products, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners, etc.) and any other products which are provincially regulated], you will earn the points indicated. Product availability may vary by store. We are not obligated to award points based on errors or misprints.

when you spend $250† in-store.

Head & Shoulders shampoo or conditioner

1.17L, selected varieties

www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

993272 5650000120

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

1.99

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

13.86

Prices are in effect until Thursday, April 3, 2014 or while stock lasts. Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. No rainchecks. No substitutions on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/™ The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this flyer are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2013 Loblaws Inc. * we match prices! Applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ flyer items. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s flyer advertisement. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and in the case of fresh produce, meat, seafood and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us). We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.).We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this program at any time.

Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.

SPORTS

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C.V. SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB DODGEBALL

Recreational - Monday A Tier Team W L T Pt Young Guns 6 0 0 12 CV Marine Misfits 5 1 0 10 The Fighting Amish 4 2 0 8 Vicious & Delicious 4 2 0 8 10 Phat Kids 3 3 0 6 Ball Busters 2 4 0 4 Chuck ‘N’ Duckers 2 4 0 4 Blazing Balls 0 6 0 0 B Tier Team W L T Pt Team Excellence 5 1 0 10 Not In The Face 4 2 0 8 Shoot to Thrill 3 3 0 6 The 5 D’s 3 3 0 6 Chocolate Thunder 2 4 0 4 Firing Squad 2 4 0 4 Thorns & Roses 2 4 0 4 Mount Then Wash 1 5 0 2 Intermediate - Wednesday Team W L T Pt Those Guys 7 0 0 14 Lightning Dogs 6 1 0 12 Thundercats 5 2 0 10 Piggy Back Attack 4 3 0 8 Grease Balls 3 4 0 6 Dodge Fathers 2 5 0 4 The Ballistics 1 6 0 2 Super Attack Squad 0 7 0 0

DARTS C.V. MEN’S ASSOCIATION Team Standings Team Pts Courtenay Legion A 341 Courtenay Legion C 277 Courtenay Legion B 276 Griffin Pub Flyers 242 Comox Legion C 239 Comox Legion B 183 Griffin Pub A 173 Top Ten Player Avg. Bill Durant 60.69

score board Joe McNeil Ernie Linden Glen Litchfield Jack Ethier Mark Wyatt Daniel Leaman John Chequis Bill McPherson Nick Doubinin

Team Smash ‘N’ Grab Sonic ‘N’ Tails Supreme Court Racquet Fuel Break. Bad-minton Super Suzies B Tier Team Rusty Racquets The Racqueteers Bad Birdies Les Merchants Birdies Angry Birds

60.33 56.83 55.69 54.16 54.10 53.73 53.68 52.43 52.12

Games Won This Week Team W Comox Legion B 0 Comox Legion C 5 Courtenay Legion A 19 Courtenay Legion B 9 Courtenay Legion C 15 Griffin Pub 24 Griffin Pub Flyers bye

COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, March 27, 2014 High Chekout John Chequis 134 High Score Bill MacPherson, Jack Ethier, Terry Hills, John Chequis 177 High Chekout John Chequis 134 High Score Bill MacPherson, Jack Ethier, Terry Hills, John Chequis 177 180s Terry Hills 2; Chuck Smith, Jamie Deith, Jack Ethier, Bill MacPherson, Hap Hanson, John Chequis, Mark Wyatt, Ralph Brydon, Glen Litchfield, Stan Kowalewich, Shane Dennis 1

8-BALL C.V. POOL LEAGUE Team RW PT GW Breaking Bad 83 3155 223 Misspent Youth 81 3251 239 Scratch 80 3299 246 Rack-No-Phobia 78 3230 242 Drive By 78 3211 239 Chalk-A-Holics 75 3219 234 Choc-O-Lot 75 3212 234 4 Men & A Lady 71 3043 204 Team Cuddles 70 3170 226 Classics 66 3100 208

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Chalk-N-Awe 60 3016 204 Who’s Counting? 59 2835 175 Balls In Hand 53 2943 192 The Breakers 52 2828 174 Chalk One Up! 44 2770 157 Cue-Tease 44 2763 153 Mex Hookers 29 2574 122 Darn Winians 27 2387 118 Player of Year Standings Player GP Pts Ostwald, Werner 60 97.9 Douglas, Ron 60 91.0 Horton, Rob 78 88.3 Caton, Bernie 88 81.1 Stewart, Wayne 92 81.0 Kellog, Jim 48 79.8

Move the TV and restyle your room.

BADMINTON Friday A Tier

W L T Pt 15 1 0 30 13 3 0 26 12 4 0 24 10 6 0 20 10 6 0 20 7 8 1 15 W L T Pt 7 9 0 14 7 9 0 14 6 10 0 12 4 11 1 9 4 12 0 8 0 16 0 0

Debbie Travis CELEB DESIGNER

INDOOR VOLLEYBALL

Wednesday A Tier Team W L T Pt Return to Sender 13 0 0 26 Amp TNT 11 2 0 22 Spike TV 6 5 2 14 Planet Volleywood 6 6 1 13 Around the Block 6 6 1 13 Just the Tip 4 8 1 9 A*Team 2 8 3 7 Set to Kill 0 13 0 0 B Tier Team W L T Pt Show Us Your Tips 12 1 0 24 Ancient Mariners 10 3 0 20 Thrillbillies 6 6 1 13 Strike Farce 6 6 1 13 Net Assets 6 6 1 13 Served On Ice 6 7 0 12 Bumplestiltskin 4 8 1 9 Getting Tipsy 0 13 0 0 INDOOR SOCCER Thursday A Tier

Team Los Lobos AFC United Blue Toque FC Epic Super Mario Strikers Extra Game Smells Team Spirit Untouchaballs B Tier Team Free Lions Gen Y The Ballsacs Subs Bench Balls to the Walls TC Valley Collision Toepunters The Offside

Only with the Optik TV wireless digital box.* Now you can free the TV from the TV outlet and create the room you’ve always wanted. ™

W L T Pt 6 0 0 12 5 1 0 10 3 2 1 7 3 2 1 7 2 5 0 4 1 0 0 2 1 5 0 2 0 6 0 0

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W L T Pt 5 2 0 10 4 1 2 10 4 2 1 9 3 2 2 8 2 3 1 5 3 3 1 7 2 4 1 5 1 6 0 2

FLOOR HOCKEY

Tuesday Team W L T Pt Lockout All-Stars 6 0 1 13 EDS Trashers 6 0 1 13 Dekes of Hazzard 5 2 0 10 Shut Your 5-Hole 3 3 1 7 The Jets 3 3 1 7 Flying Squirrels 3 4 0 6 No Regretzkies 3 4 0 6 Puck Offs 3 4 0 6 Puck Hunt 0 6 1 1 U Puck On Me? 0 6 1 1

Score! sports@

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

TELUS STORE OR AUTHORIZED DEALER Courtenay 795 Ryan Rd.

1599 Cliffe Ave.

2885 Cliffe Ave.

*Wireless signal range can be affected by conditions in the home. Wireless access point required, charged separately. †Offer available until May 5, 2014, to residential customers who have not subscribed to Optik TV or Internet in the past 90 days. Minimum system requirements apply. Final eligibility for the services will be determined by a TELUS representative. TELUS reserves the right to modify channel lineups and packaging and regular pricing without notice. Cannot be combined with other offers. Offer not available with TELUS Internet 6. HDTV-input-equipped television required to watch HD. 42" LG Smart TV offer available while quantities last and cannot be combined with promotional prices. TELUS reserves the right to substitute an equivalent or better product without notice. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price of a 42" LG Smart TV is $899. Cancellation fee for early termination of a service agreement will be $24/mo. for the 42" LG Smart TV and $10/mo. for the HD PVR and digital boxes multiplied by the number of months remaining in the term. Current rental rates apply at the end of the term. Rental equipment must be returned in good condition upon cancellation of service, otherwise the replacement cost will be charged to the account. TELUS, the TELUS logo, Optik, Optik TV, telus.com and the future is friendly are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. © LG Electronics Canada, Inc. All rights reserved. “LG Life’s Good” is a registered trademark of LG Corp. © 2014 TELUS.

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Thursday, March 27, 2014 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

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at Sunwest Auto Centre

Autobahn for All S3971

2014 Jetta Trendline Own it from

$91

bi-weekly for 84 months*

$1,764 down payment

16,645

or Lease For

$149

per month* plus taxes $1,000 due at signing S3959

2014 Jetta Trendline TDI Diesel Own it from

$179

$1,764 down payment

bi-weekly for 84 months* $

Up to 55 mpg

26,740

*Limited time finance purchase offer available through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit. Base MSRP of $16,385/$26,740 for a new and unregistered 2014 Jetta 2.0L / Jetta 2.0L Trendline TDI, manual transmission/automatic, including $1,395 freight and PDI, financed at 2.9%/3.9% APR for 84 months equals 182 bi-weekly payments of $84/$155. $1,764 down payment. See dealer for complete details.. PPSA fee, license, insurance, registration, any dealer or other charges, options and applicable taxes are extra. **$500 available on cash purchase, finance or lease (through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit) of a new and unregistered 2014 Jetta 2.0L / Jetta Trendline TDI. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers end March 31, 2014 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Visit vw.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo, “Das Auto & Design”, “Jetta”, “Tiguan” and “Autobahn for All” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. C 2014 Volkswagen Canada.

Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles

www.sunwestvw.ca • 250-338-1221

Check online for our complete inventory

S3997A

S3855A

Manual 121,500 kms, 6 Speed, Loaded FUN Car!

9,995

Auto only 21,150 kms Alloy Wheels

2007 Acura RDX

19,995

Was $20 ,995

NOW

18,900

5 Speed Manual, Subwoofer, Sporty

Fuel Efficient, One Owner, Loaded, Auto

Stow & Go Seats, Dual Sliding Doors

Was $15,995

23,995

NOW $12,995

2002 Ford Escape XLT 4x4

D L O S

2 Door, Hatchback, 6 Speed, Automatic, Only 22,500 km

Was $27,995

NOW

20,995

9,995

2005 Chevy Blazer S3834B

Local SUV, 4x4, ZR2 Edition

Was $8,995

NOW $6,995

2006 VW Jetta 2.5L GLS Highline S3957A

New Tires, Tow Package, 4x4

2011 VW Golf 2.5L Sportline S3384

JUST IN

6,995

Was $8,995

2004 VW Touareg TDI V10 S3879C

Diesel Rare V10, fully loaded memory seats and more

CP1592A

S3865D

S3898C

2007 Dodge Grand Caravan

S3316A

2007 Pontiac G5 Coupe

S3888A

AWD, Leather, Fully Loaded, Auto

2009 Toyota Camry

2013 Honda Accord LX

2003 Mini Cooper S

Bought and serviced at Sunwest only 93,500 kms

11,995

2006 Honda Element Real Time 4WD CP9025A

10,995

Loaded, FOR OUTDOOR FUN! 140,000 kms

Sunwest Auto Centre 250-338-1221 • www.sunwestvw.ca

401 Ryan Road, Courtenay • sales@sunwestautocentre.com

9,995