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Farm changes cause concerns Erin Haluschak Record Staff
Proposed changes to the Agricultural Land Commission could have a significant impact on farming in the Comox Valley, says a local agrologist and farmer. “The (Bill 24) came out of nowhere; it was a huge surprise,” said Arzeena Hamir, who owns Amara Farm in Courtenay. Bill 24 - 2014 Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act, which passed first reading last week, seeks to open the door to potential oil and gas development and valueadded activities. The changes would also split the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) into two zones, with Zone 1 consisting of Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan, while Zone 2 would include the rest of the province, including the Interior, the North and the Kootenay region. The commission would focus more on protecting farmland in Zone 1, while more flexibility of land use would be granted in Zone 2. Additionally, the bill proposes six regional panels would be established. “One of the issues is that there was no public consultation. With the core review, it happened so quickly, we just found out and there were only about three or four people from the Comox Valley who presented to the core review panel. It’s a
huge concern … the vast majority of the general public doesn’t support this,” noted Hamir. She added Bill 24 applies to the area because of the amount of coal in the Comox Valley. “Although we would be in Zone 1, the changes to legislation mean a huge amount of the decision making is made at a regional panel — appointed by the government — and usually stacked by them in a certain way.” Hamir explained decisions could result in longterm repercussions. “Humans are unfortunately very short-term thinkers. ALR protection should really happen at arm’s length with no personal gain.” The ALC, established in 1973, is responsible for preserving and protecting the province’s farmland. It conducts land-use planning in partnership with local communities, evaluates applications for the use of land in the ALR, and encourages farming as a basis for a sustainable economy and a secure source of food. The ALR comprises five per cent of B.C’s land mass, or 4.7 million hectares. Those who support the bill say it could allow farmers to broaden their businesses. “What the government has proposed may allow ranchers to diversify their operations and increase ... see FARMING ■ A2
LOCAL SINGERSONGWRITER Helen Austin holds the Juno Award for Children’s Album of the Year (Colour It). At right, she poses with Fred Penner, who presented her with the award in Winnipeg at the annual Juno Awards on the weekend.
Second time lucky at Juno Awards
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It’s an honour to be nominated, but Comox Valley songstress Helen Austin is now officially a winner at Canada’s version of the Grammy Awards. This past Saturday, the popular children’s singer won her first Juno Award for her album Colour It, a nominee for Children’s Album of the Year at the annual gala celebrating Canadian music, held this year in Winnipeg. “I was totally shocked when I heard my name because I was seriously rooting for another artist who I thought were so hard-working and
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was a regular headliner on the British comedy circuit. In addition to performing and MCing at Vancouver Island MusicFest, Austin also scooped up the Session II Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in the children’s category for the single Colour It. “I can’t believe that I won the John Lennon Songwriting Grand Prize again. This time it is nice to share the prize with my Big Little Lions band member, Paul Otten. It was Colour It that started our collaboration. “Winning is way more fun than not winning.”
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Banned driver caught with shotgun A prohibited driver has been removed from our local roadways, and faces multiple criminal charges, following a driving complaint earlier this week. On March 24, police
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Some St. Joseph’s staff face uncertain future Housekeeping, maintenance jobs won’t transfer to new hospital
Renee Andor Record Staff
A significant number of St. Joseph’s General Hospital employees this week heard they face uncertain future employment, as their jobs will not transfer over to the new hospital. Island Health (IH) announced Monday housekeeping and plant maintenance services for the new hospitals in the Comox Valley and Campbell River — which are slated to open in 2017 — will be the responsibility of the as-yetunannounced private sector partner. St. Joseph’s has 35 fulltime equivalents (FTE)
in housekeeping and 10.7 FTEs in plant maintenance. According to IH, the 35 FTEs in housekeeping translates to about 59 people, including fulltime, part-time and casual employees. Hospital Employees’ Union local executive member Barb Biley says the official notice is devastating to these union employees. “The workers are really angry,” says Biley. “Sometimes private companies come in with their staff already in place, sometimes they hire locally; in every case they hire at much lower rates.” In a memo to staff, St. Joseph’s president and CEO Jane Murphy notes there are three years to plan for the transition of acute services to the new Comox Valley hospital. When those services are transferred, residential services
(The Views) are expected to remain at St. Joseph’s, so some of these employees could end up staying on at the St. Joseph’s site. “As we work to clarify the future role for St. Joseph’s
the North Island Hospitals Project would be completed via public-private partnership (PPP). According to Island Health’s VP of operations and support services Joe
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to include the continued provision of residential and hospice services, as well as other potential programs, we will also work to identify opportunities for our staff,” Murphy continues. IH has said housekeeping and maintenance services would likely move under the responsibility of the private partner since 2012 when it announced
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Murphy, the chosen consortium is expected to be announced this week, though it and IH would still need to negotiate an agreement. Joe Murphy notes the private sector partner could choose to hire back those out of a job. “That’s certainly an option,” he says. “Every company that I have had
the occasion to become familiar with wants qualified, experienced housekeepers. “There’s actually going to be more housekeepers in the building than there are now (at St. Joseph’s) because they’re bigger buildings.” He wouldn’t comment about the possibility of lower wages, saying no agreement has been reached with a private partner. He also notes other options, such as positions elsewhere with IH, retraining and new jobs to fill at the new hospital that don’t exist at the current hospital. Biley says her concerns extend beyond jobs to worries about deterioration in patient care at the new hospitals. “We have experience with PPP cleaning on Van-
couver Island. In Nanaimo, after they brought in the private contractor, they had huge outbreaks of C. difficile,” she says. “When you contract out this work to the private contractors … the public authority loses control, and the private contractor has control — and they work on the basis of profit, not on the basis of health care.” Joe Murphy acknowledges “some initial issues” when housekeeping services first started being contracted out. But, he says services are constantly monitored and he is confident standards will be met by a private partner. “Across the board, our own staff and our contracted staff are all exceeding the provincial standard, and the provincial standards are very high,” he says.
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L’Arche fundraising for new house and centre I Belong campaign goal to raise $800,000 via donations and gift in-kind
Scott Stanfield Record Staff
Educational and social supports are in place for children with developmental disabilities. But what happens when these children become adults? The question is the raison d’être of L’Arche Comox Valley, which is raising money to construct a second home for clients in Courtenay. The house will be located at 1465 Grieve Ave. near Courtenay Elementary
School. The non-profit charity, one of 29 L’Arche communities in Canada, started in 2000 when Lock Mawhinney and a group of volunteers opened Jubilee House, where clients and workers co-habitate in a family-like setting. While clients don’t work for a living, they can engage in volunteer work. Rachel Scott, for instance, volunteers at the Cumberland Seniors’ Centre. L’Arche also operates an outreach centre in downtown Courtenay, which will shut down when the new two-storey house/activity centre is built. One level will contain activity rooms, a kitchen and offices. The other level will consist of two one-bedroom units, a pair of two-bedroom units and a studio.
The hope is to break ground late-2014 or early2015, with occupancy about a year later. The entire project will cost an estimated $1.45 million. Over the next year, the objective of the I Belong campaign is to raise $800,000 through financial donations and gifts in-kind. The balance can be covered through a mortgage. “We have a whack of money to raise,” board chair Tony Reynolds said. L’Arche hosts a public campaign launch this Friday, April 4, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Prime Chophouse. There will be a PowerPoint presentation and words from various dignitaries. To donate, visit www.larchecomoxvalley.org. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, April 3, 2014
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While students might grumble at the thought of returning to school after spring break, the students at the Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Academy are exuberant. The Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Academy has found permanent residence in the old Brooklyn Elementary School building in Comox. Formerly known as Gateway Academy, the private Christian school moved from the old Comox Elementary School located on Wallace Avenue before spring break started. The building was officially purchased Oct. 9, 2013. This Monday was the official grand opening with a parade of students, staff, and parents walking from the former campus to the new one, a ribboncutting ceremony, and a celebratory cake. Pastor Scott Gaglardi spoke of the history of Phil and Jennie Gaglardi, and of the journey of the school since it began 35 years ago. Gaglardi thanked the students, faculty, and families for making this purchase and move possible. “The volunteers have put in an astounding 12,000 hours of volunteer work,” said Gaglardi. For $2.4 million, the purchase was made possible by the donations from the Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Foundation and from Bob Gaglardi, son of Phil and Jennie. Bob and his daughter, Devonna Gaglardi,
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PHIL AND JENNIE Gaglardi Academy students were excited this week about moving to a new school. PHOTO BY MANDY LARADE
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cut the ribbon during the school’s grand opening ceremony. School principal Bernadette Pitcher was grateful for the many people who generously gave to make the day possible. “It’s an awakening to God’s goodness, God’s faithfulness, and to be reminded of the dream that many people had for many years,” Pitcher said. With the school almost hitting full capacity at 147 students from kindergarten to Grade 12, Pitcher is excited to have the privilege of a permanent spot, noting that there is more opportunity to improve the school’s environment.
“When you own your own home, you have the freedom to do things that you never had as a renter.” As the students and staff settle into their new building, this is not the end. There is still work to be done on the renovated facility. Future renovation plans include installing a water meter and storage for landscape equipment, upgrading the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, completing
the new senior high washrooms, painting the exterior, and adding a woodworking building. The Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Academy has launched the Fresh Start Campaign to fundraise to cover some of these costs. For more information about the Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Academy or about the Fresh Start Campaign, visit www.pjgaglardiacademy.ca or call 250-3391200.
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They spun their wheels and surpassed their goal to help children participate in sports. Two-hundred-and forty participants who gathered at the Comox Recreation Commission earlier this month for the third annual Spin-a-Thon surpassed the fundraising goal set out by organizer and fitness instructor Glenn Hascarl. “We raised $16,4000 and did really well. It was much better this year with a lot more room, a lot more people coming out and having a kids activity area went quite well,” he explained. The 24-hour spin bike fundraiser raises funds for the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program, with all funds raised in the area staying in the Comox Valley. The organization helps financially disadvantaged kids participate in physical recreation. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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John Horgan will meet with Comox Valley and Campbell River residents this weekend as he takes another crack at the leadership of the BC NDP Party. The Juan de Fuca MLA was third in voting in the 2011 leadership race won by Adrian Dix. Veteran MLA Mike Farnworth — Horgan’s only competition to date — finished second. Dix’s successor will be named Sept. 28. Horgan is holding outreach meetings throughout the province to discuss escalating costs of living, ferry rates and hydroelectric prices, among other topics. He notes a nineper-cent hydro rate increase effective this week, and a 28-percent increase over the next five years. “And that’s on top of significant rate increases since 2001,” Horgan said. “The average bill has gone from about $700 to $1,200. That’s a significant impact on people’s pocketbooks.” Last week, he introduced a Private Members’ Bill to allow the Utilities Commission to set a discount rate for seniors and people on fixed incomes. He considers the idea a practical solution for those who need to choose between buying groceries or keeping the house heated.
“That’s the type of opposition that I would want to lead, one that’s not just moaning from the corner but proposing practical solutions to the challenges we face,” Horgan said. He recalls BC Liberal language in the past campaign that warned ‘The socialists are coming’ and ‘Only we can protect free enterprise.’ “Absolute nonsense — and most people don’t listen to that — but this notion that there’s a divine right of Liberals to rule I think is profoundly unhealthy. I feel strongly that we need to change governments in British Columbia. It’s good for our democracy. It’s unhealthy to have a perpetual government and a perpetual opposition.” Horgan has been an MLA since 2005, and was opposition house leader for three years until he stepped down last month to focus on the leadership. He has also served as energy critic.
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Several years ago, the 54-year-old survived a bout with bladder cancer — an experience that rejuvenated his excitement in politics. “You’ve only got so much time on this globe. If you can make an impact that helps people after you’re gone, then that’s a good thing.” Before taking a position on a proposed expansion of the Kinder-Morgan pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby, Horgan first wants to hear the results of an application and review process that is arm’s length from politicians. The proposed Enbridge pipeline from Alberta to Kitimat is a differ-
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right to the area the two young offender males were stopped. Admissions were made and now the two face charges of break and enter and theft and will appear in court on a later date. (2014 – 3575) A report of two stolen bicycles was taken by police on March 31st from the owner of a residence on the 2600 block of Dunsmuir Avenue in Cumberland. The two bikes were stored in an unlocked basement area of the house. One bike is described as being Gray with Green and Black stripes and the other is an Oryx that was hand made with premium parts. (2014 – 3594) On March 31st police received a report of a break, enter and theft from a residence on the 1000 block of 17th street in Courtenay. The home owner reports that someone entered through an unlocked open patio door. The thieves made off with a 42 inch Samsung TV. (2014 – 3605)If you know anything about one of these crimes or any other crime you can call the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crimestoppers at 1-800222TIPS(8477) or text to-cvcstips to crime.
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K’ómoks sign construction deal
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The K’ómoks First Nation has signed a revenue-sharing agreement with construction company Britco to build modular buildings and rental projects on the band’s traditional territory. “The times have changed where people are actually wanting to work with First Nations and looking at opportunities of how we can work together, and how can everybody have a win-win situation and prosper in this great area that we live in,” said band manager Melinda Knox, CEO of the K’ómoks Economic Development Corporation. KFN Chief Robert Everson credits Britco for designing and building large construction projects in a safe and sustainable manner. With about 1,000 employees in North America and Australia, the Langley-based Britco builds residential and commercial modular buildings, conducive to temporary and permanent residence. The company has an office in Nanaimo. Anything the company does on KFN traditional territory means revenue sharing — be it selling a pencil or constructing a hotel, says Kareem Allam. He is Britco’s director of aboriginal relations. The latest agreement is the seventh First Nations partnership the company has signed in B.C. The light bulb went on after Britco partnered with the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation in North Vancouver. By the third or fourth month, the company was making more money than it was investing. Britco has since signed partnerships in Prince George, Prince Rupert and Fort St. John, each of which is paying off. “They’ve been phenomenal business partners everywhere we’ve gone,” Allam said. Britco president Mike Ridley says the KFN will provide advice and expertise in a “growing part of Vancouver Island.” At the outset, the two parties will secure the construction of rental opportunities for the John Hart Dam in Campbell River and other construction
projects. “You don’t invest in building hospitals in a community where the population is shrinking. K’ómoks is a community we’ve identi-
fied as very strategic for us in the future,” Allam said. “This is very much a partnership of equals.” Britco will provide skills training and employment opportu-
nities to band members, and scholarships through a program dubbed Indspire. It will help aboriginal students obtain a post-secondary education.
The KFN hosts a celebration of the partnership the evening of April 24 at the I-Hos Gallery, which has undergone renovations. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA – Kia rounds out its attack on the country’s best-selling cars with the launch of the final two models to the Forte lineup. Last year Kia introduced their all-new Forte sedan to compete with such top sellers as the Honda Civic, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra. This week, the 5-door hatchback version called Forte5 and the coupe, called Forte Koup begin arriving in dealerships. The launch of these two vehicles took us from Huntington Beach, California, through the mountains and desert to Borrego Springs and then back through the mountains to San Diego. The terrain varies from massive California highways to very twisty mountain passes and vast desert valleys. Stunning scenery and a recommended drive for any sightseer or driving enthusiast. Looks The Forte5 is the more practical of the two new Kias with a hatchback design that sets it apart from the competition. Many competitors don’t offer a hatch so this is sure to be noticed by people who need extra storage and passenger room. Sold with a new base 2.0L engine or an optional 1.6L turbo engine, there are varied looks depending on which trim is chosen. The non-turbo Forte5 gets a front grille similar to the sedan with a smaller lower intake and a larger grille opening. The Forte5 SX turbo gets the same grille as the Koup, with the opposite
front treatment, a bigger lower opening and a injection engine with a solid 201hp and 195 lb.smaller, more aggressive grille. The great news ft. of torque that comes on at a very low 1750 is that all Forte5 and Koup models come with RPM. The turbo also gets a stiffer suspension, alloy wheels; 16-inches on the Forte5 and 18bigger wheels, sharper steering feel and shorter inch alloys on the turbo version. The Koup has gear ratios from first to third gear. This makes 17-inch base alloys or 18-inches on the turbo. the car livelier and handles better but it also Inside makes the car a bit twitchy on the highway I drove the top Turbo version of the Forte5 and when driving straight. the base, non-turbo version of the The base 2.0L would be my choice. Koup. Both have an amazing level 173hp is loads for a car of this of interior refinement. If you have size and the smaller wheels and ever questioned that Kia knows less aggressive suspension might how to make good quality cars, be a better day-to-day driver. Eijust look at these new products. ther way, Kia has kicked things up The switches and dials look and a notch and both are fun to drive feel first rate and the layout is and never feel underpowered. logical and easy to use. Verdict Koup can actually fit adults up Kia has been The Forte5 starts at $19,495 and to six feet. The dash has either a growing steadily since tops out at $28,395 for a turbo conventional radio layout with with navigation. The Koup comes a smaller screen but when the it entered Canada backup camera is added on either fifteen years ago and with a few extra standard features model, the screen jumps to 6-inchand it runs from $20,895-$28,695. with new products es and becomes a touchscreen Some might think that the higher device. If the buyer wants the like the Forte5 and end models are getting expensive navigation system, then the top but they have features such as Koup, there is no turbo model with luxury package reason to believe the dimming rearview mirrors, power is needed. outside mirrors and heated rear trend will end. The front seats sit high off the seats that are not generally availfloor for good outward visibility. able in this class. Zack Spencer What continues to amaze me is Kia has been growing steadily the level of equipment Kia offers since it entered Canada 15 years from standard Bluetooth and satellite radio to ago, and with new products like the Forte5 and optional heated and cooled seats, heated rear Koup, there’s no reason to believe the trend seats, heated steering wheel, power folding will end. outside mirrors and more. True luxury touches. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca Drive The Lowdown Kia has put some punch into both the base and Power: 1.8L 4-cylinder with 132hp or 140hp turbo versions of the Forte5 and Koup. The base Fill-up: 8.6L/5.8L/100km engine is a large 2.0L direct injection engine (city/highway Forte5 auto) with 173hp. In comparison, the top selling Civic has 143hp. The turbo model gets a 1.6L direct Sticker price: $19,495-$28,395
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Confessions of a Curber... Meet Walt. He lives with his wife and two teenagers in a quiet neighbourhood. Walt goes to work every morning, provides for his family and chats with his neighbours. Walt has a secret. He’s no Walter White from“Breaking Bad.” But, his love for quick cash and high profits drive him to a sideline that makes us all a little less safe and costs some their savings. Walt is a curber. Walt has no shame! This week he sells a stolen car.
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By Alexandra Straub The Dodge Dart has held its own in a sporty compact segment where competition is fierce. Perhaps it is because of its value, the various engine choices or that it has some pretty cool features (like available under-the-frontseat-cushion storage) and a fresh style – inside and out – the Dart seems to be a hit. Two years in, Chrysler has loaded it up with an engine full of gusto, unique styling cues and added a couple of letters on the back and now we have the Dodge Dart GT. What sets it apart from its siblings are a stretcheddown grille and LED headlights. You’ll find the rear clad with the ‘Racetrack’ LED lights that run the full length of the trunk. Then there’s a set of 18-inch wheels come standard on this vehicle along with a 2.4L, MultiAir, 4-cylinder Tigershark engine, matched with a 6-speed manual transmission, that brings to the pavement 184 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque. Of all the characteristics I like about this trim of Dart, I think its transmission is the weakest link. In previous reviews of other Dart models – like the 1.4L, Turbocharged version with 160
2014 Dodge Dart GT horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque – the gear throws are, in my opinion, too long to really give it that edge and sporty vibe that it needs to compete with vehicles like the VW GTI, Honda Civic Si or even the Ford Focus ST. The gear throws are long and the clutch has little weight to it, taking away the performance aspect of the GT that it should have. On the flip side, the light clutch works favourably in the urban environment. This setup makes being stuck in traffic bearable. Getting back to the gearbox, I really wanted to like the Dart more. I really did. So I concocted scenarios in my mind to figure out a way to not be so sad about its lack of panache. I think I found one. Buyers of the GT will like what they get for the value. After all, it has a starting MSRP of $21,995. That’s thousands less than the aforementioned competitors. And some buyers of vehicles who want that extra kick don’t necessarily need all the sports sedan-like characteristics. They want power but in a comfortable and affordable package. Furthermore, they enjoy added touches like a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, GT specific sport leather seats, a Parkview rear backup camera and more.
The interior has a pleasant look to it and it’s very agreeable to drive. On the highway, special attention from designers and engineers were paid to make sure you drive in a quiet cabin. Minimal road noise entered the GT’s cabin, allowing my passengers and I to enjoy the musical stylings of various bands being listened to on the Alpine premium stereo system with nine speakers (an additional $1,295 for this sun and sound package.) The sun portion of the package adds a power express open/close sunroof to the mix. After I switched into this mindset, I found I was able to alleviate my frustrations of what the GT didn’t have, but what it did have. Additionally, a feature that I love about the Dart – and all other Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler products – is the Uconnect media interface. The GT comes standard with the 8.4-inch touchscreen and is a dream to work with. Large icons, easy prompts and a no-fuss approach to pairing your handheld device to the Bluetooth system all come standard. Whether taking the GT for a drive in the city or on the open road, it does have some solid legs to stand on. Visit www.dodge.ca for more information alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca Twitter.com/cargirlsgarage
Marseille, France – The midsized C-Class is the most popular and affordable Mercedes-Benz sedan and about 8.5 million of them have been produced, since it was originally introduced in 1993. Mercedes engineering typically operates on a seven-year “circle of life” production run and an allnew generation of C-Class will arrive in Canada, as a 2015 model year vehicle, this summer. In brief, it’s a bigger and better C-Class, however, real progress is in the details. This C-Class is lighter, safer, comes with a choice of two more powerful (yet more fuel-efficient) new engines, uses even more advanced technologies, plus its body is more aerodynamic and, to my eyes, better looking. The South of France global launch location, even though I had to share it with over 800 other auto hacks, was another nice bonus - more later... There’s no pricing available at this time, but we do know the initial trim levels offered in Canada will be a C300 and a C400. A sporty AMG edition, called the C63, will also be added to the line in January 2015. Although not official, a diesel edition is also expected to be added in 2015. At this event Mercedes was also showing a Euro-destined hybrid-diesel edition. An optional (Airmatic) air suspension is offered for the first time in C-Class. It allows a driver to choose between Comfort, Eco, Sport, and Sport+ settings via an Agility Select switch on the console. The 4MATIC all-wheel drive system is, as before, the other major option. Also available is a Sport Package that includes AMG trim upgrades, wheels and front brake system. The C-class has classic rear-drive vehicle proportions with a long hood (with a choice of two front grilles) and a short rear deck. It looks like a smaller version of the top-line, and redesigned last year, S-class, especially the new LED headlights and taillights. Compared to the current C-Class it’s longer, lower and wider and is now close in size to a 90s E-Class. Its extended wheelbase also helps create more interior
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space, especially for rear seat passengers. The big change under-hood is a four-cylinder turbocharged 2.0-litre, in the C300, that’s max rated at 235 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. While it produces more power than the
outgoing base V6, I found the initial power surge, when you push on the gas pedal, overly aggressive. In fairness, the North American edition will come with different throttle mapping. The twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 in the C400, on the other hand, is a beauty. It can pump-out up to 329 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. More importantly, it does so in a quieter, smoother and effortless fashion that most drivers expect when at the wheel of a Mercedes. Both
engines come with idle fuel saving start/stop systems and are mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. The list of standard and available high-tech active safety features is simply amazing. It includes almost everything that’s available in the top-line S-Class, which is touted as the world’s safest car. Overall, this C-Class is sure to please both purists and newcomers. Superbly engineered, technically sophisticated and pleasure to drive.
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Confessions of a Curber
Noodling on the web one morning I found out that I was selling vehicles illegally. If I was in the business of selling, I need to be licensed as a dealer. Oh well. Everything’s been working out just fine for me. I skated through those recent bad deals. My previous sales were a distant memory – I was eager to start selling more. So, I decided to up my game a bit. I got a low-end truck and a car from an auction and another car from a new parking lot friend. I put ads for all three vehicles on Craigslist. Of course my ads said they were all real gems. You’d think people might see through my ads. “Need to sell fast, so price is flexible. Call with best offer.” And my cell number was the same for all three. Would anybody notice? The first two cheaper vehicles sold quickly. The last one took a bit longer to sell. Of course, it was the one I was most eager to sell. Why, you ask? Well, not that I passed the information along, but the auction provided vehicle history reports for the first two. I had no information on the last. So, I bought ICBC and CarProof vehicle history reports. I wanted to educate myself. To my surprise, there was a statement in both reports that the vehicle was possibly “stolen*.” I knew I had to sell it fast. I mean, I’d paid for it and I knew my new “friend” wouldn’t take it back. Four days later, I got a call from a young
“Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice!” woman. She asked if the car would fit a family of four. “Definitely!” I practically screamed. I was a wreck during this sale. I just needed to get rid of this car – fast. I told the nice lady the details of the car. Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice! I told her I was in a hurry to visit my mum in the hospital. She was in a hurry too – her three-year-old was anxious, pulling at her pant legs. She seemed to not want to be there as much as me. Finally, she agreed to buy the car. Phew! I was saved. Whatever happens next, I don’t care. It’s her problem not mine. I quickly changed my phone number (again). Weeks later, I saw her on the news – with kid still at pant legs – talking to a reporter. Apparently, the car was towed away by the police. And yes, she was trying to find me. Had I covered my tracks? I agonized.
*How can a stolen vehicle be sold? Curbers often break the law by bridging a title. Instead of registering a vehicle in their name within 10 days after a purchase, as required, they leave it in the name of the previous owner. This keeps their name out of the chain of title and from being caught with a stolen vehicle or one that would not be able to be registered or insured for another reason.
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Spring cleanup this weekend
Charity hockey Friday Fundraising for the Comox Valley chapter of KidSport is the focus for the fourth annual Mayor’s Cup hockey game. This charity’s goal is that no child be left on the sidelines due to financial barriers. The puck will drop this Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m. at the Comox Valley Sports Centre Arena No. 1. Greg Phelps, former Mayor of Courtenay, will captain last year’s winning Courtenay team and once again challenge the rival Comox team captained by Mayor Paul Ives. They will be joined by event organizer Dr. Paul Helpard and other local businessmen. Helpard is a local champion of children’s charities, dedicating much of his personal and professional time to assisting children. It was his vision of helping children that led to the creation of the Mayor’s Cup in 2011. The idea has taken off and has become an annual event that raises funds to benefit children’s charities. Over the past two years, $7,452.00 has been raised
Volunteers are needed for a spring cleaning of local beaches this Sunday, April 6 hosted by Coast Surf Shop. After touring a few beaches, it seems that Point Holmes is the most deserving. Sign up at Coast Surf Shop in person, call 250941-1600, or join the Facebook event page. All volunteers will meet at Coast Surf Shop at 1705 Comox Ave. in Comox on Sunday at 11 a.m. to sign in and grab bags, gloves and a light snack. Then people will meet at the boat launch at Point Holmes. After a couple hours of cleanup, people will meet
back at the boat launch where we will draw for some great prizes provided by local businesses. Coast Surf Shop thanks the Comox Valley Regional District for waiving the tipping fees at our landfill, and B&D Containers for delivering and picking up one of their large containers to haul away all the garbage. Also to John the Independent Grocer in Comox for donating garbage bags, gloves, and snacks for the volunteers. And finally a big shout out to local businesses for donating some amazing draw prizes for the volunteers. — Coast Surf Shop
Dragon boats back former mayor and Courtenay captain Greg Phelps (far left) faces off with Mayor Paul Ives, also the Comox captain. Mayor’s Cup organizer Paul Helpard and Allan Perich, chair of Comox Valley KidSport, combine to drop the puck. to help kids have a chance to participate in local sports. The inaugural event created awareness for cleft palate children and was instrumental in helping BC Children’s Hospital win a
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The Prevailing Wins Dragon Boat Society and Comox Valley Youth Dragon boat team the Dragon Riders launch their season this weekend. The three groups you can join are the Prevailing Wins adult competition team, Dragon Riders youth competition team and a leisurely recreational fun group. Saturday morning sessions at 10 a.m. begin this weekend at the Comox Marina boat launch. No paddling experience is required, and the club provides the gear. The Prevailing Wins thank sponsors Comox Bay Marina, Investors Group and Lafarge North America for their support during the dragon boating season. — Prevailing Wins Dragon Boat Society
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ning Children’s Album of the Year at this year’s Juno Awards. Second time lucky. Well deserved! Helen is an incredibly talented songwriter, musician and vocalist making music all over the Valley for the enjoyment of many. Helen, we Comox Vallians appreciate what you give back to the community and we are so very proud of your musical accomplishments!
MANY THANKS TO the 200+ au-
dience who enjoyed the VI Mountain Film Fest in the Stan Hagen Theatre at North Island College and thereby supported the Strathcona Wilderness Institute in our upcoming year of outreach, fundraising, and programming activities in Strathcona Park. We will continue efforts to streamline entry at the door — although we promoted advance ticket sales, there were lots of people lining up who hadn’t reserved tickets. Happily, everyone who wanted a seat, did get in! (Note for the future – get tickets early!) A great team of volunteers all pitched in, even a few members of the audience added their assistance when needed, which was greatly appreciated. Some of the comments: “great films, good variety”, “fantastic photography”, “great night”, “really good” , “excellent show, loved it”. “Loved the film fest – Thanks! I would be there if you have it next year.” “Really enjoyed the films. A great night. I hope it was a success for Strathcona – this summer I may try to volunteer as well.” SWI would appre-
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driving, with child in car. To the man texting with children in car; child in front was too young not to have a car seat. Wish I was able to obtain your licence plate numbers.
MANY HAPPY HOURS OF read-
ing to all the folks who have already donated books to Comox Valley Book Friends for their annual sale. To collect further donations, Book Friends are having their last Book Blitz day on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The location for donations and also for the sale is 260B Tsolum Road, which is the big yellow building behind Value Village (look for the signs). Book Friends would be happy to receive your donations of books (in good condition), CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games on these days and they are also collecting every Wednesday morning until the sale April 25 to 27. For further information or pickup of larger loads, call Sue at 250-338-5969.
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A BIG BEEF to the owners of Crown Isle re the shopping area at Thrifty foods. ANOTHER dollar store, ANOTHER lube store, ANOTHER fast food joint? Where is a nice restaurant? Where is the neighbourhood pub that is so badly needed in this area? Where are the nice little gift shops? Why do we continually get the same shops in these new shopping areas? Do you have no imagination? Did you ask the people in the area what they would like to have? I think it is no to both questions. Shame on you for not taking this opportunity to make a unique meeting place for everyone. I guess
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Collaborate, communicate, network The Comox Valley Women’s Business Network (WBN) speaker for April is Colleen Evans, director of Vancouver Island Economic Alliance. She is also president/CEO of the Campbell River Chamber of Commerce. Evans will speak on the Link Project. From all corners of the Island and in all sectors, Vancouver Island businesses want opportunities to collaborate, communicate, network and share best practices, resources and information. An economic summit is held each year. The idea is to gather business, community and government leaders to share ideas, ask questions, network, learn about new initiatives and explore opportunities. The goal is to add vitality to the Vancouver Island economy. Join the WBN at the Coast Westerly Hotel Thursday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m. Registration is open at www.cvwbn.org until Monday. The WBN is a highenergy group of local business and professional ladies who meet once a month between September and June to network and develop business opportunities. The group offers topnotch guest speakers on business and wom-
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Writing on the wall Cursive handwriting could soon disappear from public schools. The provincial government is considering removing that skill from the mandatory teaching curriculum, as many school districts have already done across the U.S. It is seen as unnecessary in today’s ever-more technological world, a roadblock in the course of a teacher’s packed day. More and more elementary students submit computer printouts of essays and assignments. Those just a few years older simply put them in online drop boxes that teachers can access. Those in high school and college take notes on laptops and tablets. Anyway, how many kids write letters to their grandparents anymore? They can communicate instantly on Facebook, or through Skype. Computer and typing skills have replaced penmanship. Cursive writing is becoming obsolete. Since 2010, 45 states have deemed teaching cursive no longer mandatory, and it is being taught less in Ontario. It’s up to teachers if they want to make the time to teach it. Some may argue that since many historical documents are written in cursive, future students will need to know how to read them. Others will suggest neater handwriting leads to better grades, in reading and math. And more will ask how, when kids grow up, will they sign cheques? Medical forms? Autographs? Schools still teach block print. Yes, cursive writing is disappearing from the communication landscape. Going forward, keyboard skills will be more important, and even those may one day prove dated. Still, we must fully consider what it is we will be losing when we stop teaching kids cursive writing. It looks nice, but so does calligraphy. Why teach two or three forms of writing when one will do? The writing for cursive is on the wall.
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Record Question of the Week This week: Ninety-two per cent of respondents said spending irregularities by Jenny Kwan and Linda Reid are evidence of a wider problem. Next week: Are you concerned about changes to B.C. legislation affecting parks and agriculture? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll. Engineers from 19 Wing Comox building a new stage at Filberg Park is a great example of personnel at the base getting involved in the community.
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Recycling plan is garbage Dear editor, A few months back, I received a notification advising me that I had to declare whether Buckerfields was a ‘producer’ of printed paper or packaging material. If so, we would have to implement an ‘approved stewardship plan’ to deal with the material. Otherwise we would have to join another ‘stewardship plan’ and pay fees to that plan holder. I thought it was a scam. But I looked into it further and determined that there was indeed regulatory provisions in effect that stated this very thing and according to the regulations, Buckerfields is now a ‘producer’ of printed paper and packaging material, with the best example being our Buckerfields feed bags. I then discussed the alternatives with a Ministry of Environment official and came to realize that we had no choice but to join the only approved stewardship plan in the province, MMBC. We signed the MMBC contract. But we also read it. And it stated that MMBC had to file audited financial statements on its website. I recently went to the web site and there are no audited financial statements. Now, several months later, I have discovered the following: • MMBC is a corporation under the Societies Act comprised of three directors, two of which live in Ontario. None of the directors have public sector credentials. All of the directors represent large corporate interests. • MMBC is not governed by the Province’s Financial Administration Act, which sets out the rules for the administration of all public monies. • None of the monies collected by MMBC, including the fees Buckerfields is supposed to pay, go to the public accounts of the Province or any other government organization. • MMBC is not subject to
oversight by the Auditor General ally paying for. of B.C. • Taxpayers and municipal • Under MMBC’s ‘stewardgovernments were not consulted ship plan’ as approved by the as to whether they really want to shift the financing and control B.C. government, MMBC has of municipal waste and recycling the authority to charge compaservices out of the municipal nies like Buckerfields unlimited jurisdiction, that is, the jurisdicfees based on whatever MMBC tion of democratically elected spends, regardless of what the municipal officials into the hands actual costs are to recycle our of a corporation under the Societfeed bags and regardless of the ies Act that is accountable to no fact that we already pay municione and is outside the jurisdicpal taxes in all eight of our location of the provincial auditor tions. general. • MMBC has the authority • Taxpayers and to come into any voters are unaware municipality in the that the fees being province and offer In reality, charged by MMBC are financial incenthere is no basis so onerous that they tives to the locally will cause newspaper elected government for setting up a recycling dictator- closures and job losses to do what MMBC of 300 to 500 in the wants in the area ship.... newspaper industry of waste collection Kevin McCulloch in B.C. even though and recycling; if recycled newsprint is the locally elected actually very valuable. government refuses, MMBC has In finding all this out, I the authority to do what it wants lament the fact that none of this anyway. was introduced into the legisla• Municipal governments in B.C. do not know the background ture for proper debate because it means that instead of spending of MMBC and don’t yet realize my days managing the sale of the fees that MMBC is charging chicks and garden supplies at to Buckerfields and all the other Buckerfields, I have to spend my companies amounts to double time trying to revive democratic taxation. processes in B.C., retroactively. I • Municipal governments are find it appalling. going to have to give up that In reality, there is no basis for tax base they have for waste setting up a recycling dictatorcollection and recycling because ship and charging punitive fees the shift to ‘producers’ paying to companies like Buckerfields at directly for waste collection and all. Recycling is a booming busirecycling eliminates the need ness with rapidly increasing pricand justification for ‘consumers’ es of marketable commodities. i.e. property taxpayers to pay Could that be why the board for these services through the of MMBC is all big business and municipalities. outside the jurisdiction of the • The B.C. government did auditor general? not consult with municipal We don’t have to change a governments or the public but thing to see recycling take off in companies like Buckerfields are B.C., in the hands of our elected pointing it out because until it municipal officials. We need to is resolved, we are being taxed send the MMBC regime to the twice for the same service and Kelvin McCulloch recycle bin. residential taxpayers (including Editor’s note: Kevin McCulloch me) are being taxed for someis the CEO of Buckerfields. thing that someone else is actu-
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‘Special places’ in Comox Valley privately owned Dear editor, Re: CVRD parks acquisition. The Comox Valley Conservation Strategy Steering Committee supports the CVRD Parks and Greenways Plan for purchasing lands for parks. The Comox Valley enjoys a relative abundance of natural areas and a rich biologically diverse landscape. What most people do not realize is that almost all of this natural beauty is privately owned. With the exception of Strathcona Provincial Park, which protects a
good selection of highelevation areas, only two per cent of lowelevation lands in the Valley are protected. Unlike most of B.C., there is almost no Crown land in the Valley. Crown land was given away as part of the deal for the construction of the railway when B.C. joined Canada in 1871. Fortunately, the Valley has some great regional parks such as Seal Bay, Goose Spit and Nymph Falls Nature Park. However, there are many other “special places” that happen
to be on private land, such as Stotan Falls, most of the Comox Lake watershed and access to the Comox Glacier Trail to name a few. It is getting more and more difficult to access these areas as private land owners contend with liability issues, damage caused by unmanaged use and conflicts between development for private use vs. public use and conservation. As the population in the Valley grows, more people will want to access natural areas and parks.
Along with population growth comes increased pressure for development in natural areas. Land adjacent to natural amenities such as rivers, lakes and mature forests are more desirable places to live. If money is not put aside for purchase of parkland now, over time, we will see many of the Valley’s “special places” become inaccessible or lost to development. The CVRD is expecting to raise $14.3 million over the next 17 years for purchase of parkland.
Grateful daughter thanks ‘village’
Dear editor, We’ve all heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” In the case of my mother, Shirley Harrison, it took this village that we call the Comox Valley to help her pass away with as much dignity as possible. The kindnesses shown toward her during her battle with cancer allowed her to die at home with family always with her. I’d like to first thank Dr. Odegaard, the most generous and forgiving of dentists. You went above and beyond to be more than fair to my mom in a difficult situation. Then there were the Cumberland Elementary students
who held a bake sale a day to care for Shirley when she became to help raise money housebound. Every one for her. Very special to of you has her was chosen the young the corgirl who The kindrect procame at nesses shown fession, least twice afterwards toward her during where you can utilize to say her battle with your comhello and cancer allowed passion ask how her to die at and gentle she was home with family spirits. doing. Dr. Thanks to always with her. Konway, newspaper your visit coverage, she Ruth Dilts to her at received home was help from many total the highlight of that strangers. week for her. Thank We could not have you for taking the had the experience time. we all did without Our family would the veritable army encourage the folks of home-care workof our village to make ers and nurses who generous donations to came multiple times our local Red Cross.
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Dear editor, I see the proposed cost of the cable ferry system to Denman Island has finally come out at about $45 million. These capital expenditures will take place within about two years and will represent current dollars. These costs will be offset by estimated “savings” of $80 million over 40 years. But will they? Not if the savings were not
expressed in current dollars, i.e. the net present value of them. A savings of $2 million received 40 years from now is not the net present value in 2014 dollars. Yes, and the savings include fuel, as they should with a cable system. But, what will power the cable system, which will represent new costs? Just asking. G. Hood, Buckley Bay
Their equipmentlending program made many things possible and easier for mom, including being able to stay at home rather than go into the hospital. I’d also like to thank the always-cheerful and caring employees of Safeway, who always treated Shirley with friendly respect and concern. I’m sure there are many more such kind businesses and individuals that I am not aware of or have neglected to thank, but I send out thanks to you as well. Many of you may know mom’s husband George as The Can Man who collected empties for donation to children’s charities. This village helped him donate tens of thousands of dollars to charity, thus helping raise those children. And last but certainly not least, I thank the owner and staff of Toneff Funeral Services. From beginning to end: above and beyond. Thank you all. Ruth Dilts, Courtenay
The park acquisition parcel tax recently implemented by the CVRD will contribute $199,500 per year or $3.4 million over 17 years to this fund. Recent purchases of parkland indicate that $14.3 million over the next 17 years will only provide for a modest increase in parklands. For example, the Town of Comox and the Nature Trust spent $2.4 million on purchase of Mac Laing Park. The CVRD purchase of the Royston Colliery Trail this year was over $600,000. The Cumberland Community Forest Society is currently raising $1.2 million to purchase 50 hectares
of forest land. Land is expensive and it is not likely to decrease in value over time. The sooner we are able to purchase lands with high ecological and recreation values
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The bird’s eye lowdown The Comox Valley has always been a bird watcher’s mecca, attracting some of Canada’s pioneer ornithologists, such as Mack Laing, Alan Brooks and Percy Taverner. Living here without knowing the richness of our bird life is like watching colour television in black and white. Comox Valley Nature will host Karen Barry from Bird Studies Canada to conduct a birding workshop. Karen Barry works for Bird Studies Canada (www.birdscanada.org) and holds a masters degree in biology from the University of Victoria. At Bird Studies Canada, Karen co-ordinates the BC Coastal Waterbird Survey and the Beached Bird Survey and manages other regional programs. She also helps co-ordinate the BC Important Bird Area program. Karen lives in Nanaimo and is an avid birder with an interest in native plants, habitat restoration, and all things natural history. This public workshop will be held this Saturday, April 5 from
1 to 4 p.m. at the Florence Filberg Seniors Centre, and is sponsored by the Comox Valley Naturalist Society and Bird Studies Canada. In keeping with its educational mandate, and its long-standing practice of monitoring birds throughout the Comox Valley, CVN is hosting this workshop to introduce interested members of the public to bird identification and to various citizen-science programs available locally. This half-day session is open to all ages and will provide an overview of bird diversity in the Comox Valley and how local residents can contribute to bird conservation. Indoor presentations will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Rotary Hall at the Florence Filberg Centre, followed by an afternoon bird walk with expert guides. An outdoor practicum will follow with guidance from expert birders. Anyone interested in this lecture or participating in CVNS activities can visit http:// comoxvalleynaturalist. bc.ca or phone CVN president Loys Main-
British Columbians saved 65 megawatt hours of electricity and reduced the provincial electricity load by one per cent during Earth Hour. The power saved on the weekend was the equivalent of turning off about 1.4 million lights. Courtenay and Comox residents each saved 1.5 per cent. Earth Hour encourages individuals to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics to demonstrate support for climate change reduction efforts. Earth Hour is an annual global event hosted by the World Wildlife Fund. BC Hydro customers
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Vancouver Island Mayworks will hold its second Writing on Work contest and if you work and you write, you should enter. Last year’s event was quite successful with three judges struggling to get the 30-plus entries down to the six shortlisted. A full house heard the six works, then voted local writer and North Island College instructor Derek Hanebury’s Worm Pickers Confession as their favourite work. All six entries were published in a handsome chapbook that people snapped up. The subject matter is work, any kind of work. With the Pacific Northwest Labour History Association conference happening in Cumberland from
June 12 to 15, Mayworks is especially looking for pieces on B.C. labour history. It could be a poem about Joe Naylor; a profile of your mother’s work in a cannery or a short story about your time spent treeplanting. However it is not limited to those subjects, the sky’s the limit. It could be about hard physical work, or it could be about the thrill of sitting at a desk all day, or even about a futuristic workplace, or about the beauty and pain of work, as long as: • It is a maximum of 2,500 words; • It can be fiction, prose or poetry, or non-fiction; • It has not been previously
published. The six writers or poets who are finalists will have an opportunity to read their work at a public reading May 22 at Zocalo Café in Courtenay. The audience will, by secret ballot, select their favourite piece. Prizes are $300 for first place, $200 for second and $100 for third. In addition, all shortlisted works will be published in a chapbook available at the May 22 reading. The deadline for submission of entries is April 18. Mail them to 480 Second St. in Courtenay, B.C. V9N 1C1 or e-mail to bcharlton@shaw.ca. The shortlist will be announced May 2. For details, contact Mayworks at bcharlton@shaw.ca.
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FALLING FOR FALLS This photo was taken recently at Nymph Falls. “My family and I are new to the area and were very excited to discover such a beautiful spot,” comments the photographer. E-mail your Picture of the Week submissions to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com. Photo by Rene Jorgenson
Students of North Island College Business School are hosting a public debate on the proposed Raven Coal Mine project April 8, with the winner to be decided by your votes. Compliance Coal’s Raven Coal Mine project seeks to situate itself adjacent to the vibrant Baynes Sound aquaculture industry. Public outcry from organizations such as the BC Shellfish Growers’ Association has sought to rally Comox Valley opposition before the company reapplies for environmental review. The Raven Coal Mine is projected to create over 300 fulltime jobs in the Comox Valley, with additional job creation in transportation and support industries, during the project’s estimated 17-year lifespan. The Raven Coal mine project is estimated to contribute $1.1 billion in total to the region’s economy. Alternatively, the
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The Trees of Knowledge competition was launched in 2011 by Majesta in partnership with Tree Canada and Focus on Forests to help teachers and students experience the benefits of being outdoors. Each year through Trees of Knowledge, one Canadian school is awarded a complete, customized outdoor classroom, valued at $20,000. Additional prizes are also awarded to schools that finish second, third and fourth and for the school that has the most creative idea to rallying support. The school’s voting campaign launches Monday at 1909 Robb Rd. in Comox from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. École Robb Road is a French immersion public elementary school in Comox that accommodates 500 students. — École Robb Road
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Baynes Sound aquaculture industry is host to approximately 600 sustainable jobs in coastal and rural communities, contributing $28 million annually to the economic output of B.C. Selection of either of these conflicting alternatives will shape the long-term economic and cultural landscape of the Comox Valley and northern Vancouver Island as a whole. North Island College School of Business students Christopher Lefebvre, Mia MacDonald, Kelsey Smith, and Megan White have dedicated countless hours investigating the economic benefits and environmental impacts of coal mining and shellfish production. Drawing from academic articles, industry reports, and corporate press releases, this debate seeks to inform and include communities impacted by the proposed mine. The April 8 public debate is free to attend
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For the Gordons giving back is fundamental The assets of the Foundation are made up of many funds that have been established by organizations, companies and in a great number of cases by individuals and families. One such fund, The Gordon Family Fund, highlights one family’s commitment of caring for the community that goes back long before the Foundation was first formed. Marie and Donald Gordon have seen a lot of changes in the Valley over the years. Donald’s family first arrived on the Island in the 1850s to mine coal and eventually settled in Cumberland. Marie’s family, the Urquharts are a well know pioneer family in the Valley whose original farmlands are now famous for the arrival of the Valley’s most celebrated guests … the Trumpeter swans. Both of the Gordons have been actively involved in the community, received their schooling here and worked their way up from “slinging” hamburgers to owning a chain of children’s shops and developing land on Donald’s side to delivering milk and working in the supply department at the airport on Marie’s. Donald has been involved in a number of organizations including Courtenay Rotary and the famous King Salmon Club. Marie, also involved with a number of groups, was also one of the founding members of the Community Foundation. The Gordons believe that giving back to the community is essential. By establishing a fund through the Foundation they are able to ensure that their donations keep on giving for generations to come. “Everyone has their own way of honoring those who have passed away,” said Donald. “Every time someone passes away within our circle of friends and acquaintances, we add to our fund in their name. The Foundation then sends off an In Memoriam card which is much appreciated by the members of the deceased’s family.” For the Gordons, the fact that the Foundation provides a secure source of charitable revenue for the future and that it is focused on enhancing the quality of life in the Valley by financially assisting many different charitable organizations, these are the key reasons why they use the Foundation for their philanthropic needs. “To us it just makes sense,” said Donald. “I don’t see why more people, especially companies, don’t take advantage of the opportunity. Even for the fact that you can actually save money on paying taxes.” Donald does not take this lightly. He has been actively involved in helping to establish a number of funds administered by the Foundation including the King Salmon Fund, Courtenay Rotary Fund and the Beecher Development Ltd. Fund. To find out more about the Foundation, how it works, who it has helped over the years and how you can help enhance the quality of life in the Comox Valley, visit the Foundation’s website.
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On Golden Pond is a classic. There’s turmoil and tenderness, anger and affection. Above all, it’s a story is about what happens when relationships fracture and the miracle of how they can heal. Courtenay Little Theatre brings the drama to the Sid Williams Theatre at 7:30 p.m. April 10 to 12 and April 16 and 17 with a 2 p.m. matinee April 13. It’s said that Jane Fonda bought the original script with her dad, Henry Fonda, in mind as the lead actor. Both Fondas, along with Audrey Hepburn, starred in the 1982 academyaward winning movie. “I think the original
script is far better than the movie,” says CLT director Kirsten Humpherys. “On Golden Pond is a timeless love story that speaks to all ages.” The story takes place at Norman and Ethel Thayer’s cabin in Maine. The elderly couple, played by Tony Arnold and Gail Limber, are looking forward to a quiet summer. Then their daughter (Shannon Phoenix) shows up with her boyfriend (Matt Williams) and his son (Zach Wood) in tow. Norman and his daughter have a tumultuous relationship and the older Thayers aren’t keen on looking after an unknown teenage boy while their daughter and her boyfriend take a holiday. But, to everyone’s sur-
prise, the change in dynamics provides unexpected opportunities, adventure and the possibility of reconciliation. “CLT produced the play in 1996 and did a staged reading in 2011,” says Humpherys. “It’s such an iconic story; I thought it was time we did it again. “There were a number of actors at the auditions that I knew could play the parts of Ethel and Norman,” she adds. “It just happened that Tony and Gail, who played the Thayers in previous CLT performances, were the best choices for the roles.” On Golden Pond is CLT’s entry to Theatre BC’s North Island Zone competition in May. That means the elaborate set must fit and function on the small-
er stage at the Echo Theatre in Qualicum Beach, as well as the Sid. “Needing the set to fit two stages is definitely the challenge for this production,” says Humpherys. “I wanted a realistic box set and it had to meet many requirements around doors, a staircase, a porch and tons of set dressing. Claire Guiot has created a beautiful cottage that functions well for all the comings and goings of the characters.” Humpherys has been a CLT member off and on since 1999. But her love of theatre stretches back to her secondary school years when she was inspired by a great drama teacher. “I was hooked from the get-go,” she says.
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You may have seen Vanier Performing Arts’ colourful posters around town and wondered if someone was hosting a good oldfashioned bee here in the Comox Valley. It isn’t an actual spelling bee. It is an hysterical and charming musical comedy about a fictional spelling bee, the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The Washington Post described the show as “the funniest thing in Seven Consonants,” while Variety called it “one of the funniest, sweetest and quirkiest musicals to come along in a long time.” The Boston Globe simply wrote, in a word, M-A-R-V-E-LO-U-S. The musical won two Tony Awards and was so popular it ran for three years on Broadway and has since enjoyed productions and tours in numerous countries all over the world. The show is set in Putnam Valley Middle School, where six
See the Me Within is the final some thought-provoking ideas in show and sale of the sculptural your mind and a grin on your face. Colleen has lived in the Valley work of Colleen Hussey. This retrospective show is the for eight years, ran a gallery here story of Colleen’s life told in char- in town, and has been a loyal acters, comments, and interactive member of the TinTown artists. TheValley show runs April 5 to 17 art pieces. in the Comox With more than a hint of daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at in the Comox Valley humour, she explores challenging 103- 2456 Rosewall Cres. in Courtenay’s TinTown. issues, finds personal resolution, John Mann Como Opening night is in thisthe Saturday and begs questions about how we In at Cumberland In Concert Concert at The Theto Cumberland Hotel learn treatHotel each other while we from 7 to 9 p.m. For more inforSaturday, March play out our 22nd roles and do what is mation, contact Colleen Hussey at 250-338-4756. $20 • 9:00 In The • Showtime: Showtime: 9:00at pm $20 expected. In Concert Concert atpm The Cumberland Cumberland Hotel Hotel John Mann — Colleen Hussey This show will be sure to put
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Vanier Performing Arts will present the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Photo Brent Reid quirky yet charming overachievers and outsiders — overseen by three equally quirky grownups — compete for the spelling bee championship of a lifetime. Along the way they find a place where they can both stand out and fit in at the same time and learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. For some performers, adding improvisation to a show that already has singing and dancing and scriptwork would be intimidating, but luckily for Vanier and for audiences alike, there is a wealth of improv
experience in the cast, and they are up for the challenge. As a matter of fact, seven members of the cast and crew will get on a plane the day after the show closes to travel to Ottawa to compete in the Canadian Improv Games national tournament. You might be wondering why there is a need for improv in a Broadway musical. Without giving away too much, let’s just say what happens with the specific audiences can affect a great deal in the show including the order of scenes and songs and the young Vanier actors have been preparing to deal with the different possible outcomes.
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Linda McRae’s recent musical past will also be part of her near future. The former Spirit of the West member recently signed with Canadian folk label Borealis Records. That will result in a retrospective CD titled 50 Shades of Red, due to be released later this spring. Including songs from her previous four solo recordings, it will be followed by new recorded material to be released next spring. Describing the new contract as “a wonderful opportunity,” McRae said in a telephone interview that the label’s owners are “super nice people” with a lot of experience and real empathy for the musicians they sign. “It really means a lot to me that they’ve asked me to be part of their label because I respect and admire them so much.” McRae has a good 2013 on which to build. Her album Rough Edges and Ragged Hearts was on the Roots Music Report charts for 52 consecutive weeks and the third mostplayed recording of 2013 on Galaxie Radio. Guest musicians included Comox Valley dobro player Doug Cox, the Sojourners, Ray Bonneville, Samantha Parton of the Be Good Tanyas and Gurf Morlix, who has produced and played guitar for Lucinda Williams. Technology makes collaboration across great distances easier than ever. “The way things work now, you can just a track to people. You don’t even have to be there.” Phoning the Record
from Seattle as tour dates brought her closer to the Comox Valley for an April 4 MusicFestsponsored gig at the Cumberland Hotel, McRae currently resides in Nashville. “It’s really great. It’s great to be based there. It’s really inexpensive,” the Vancouver Island native replied when asked what it’s like to live in Music City. Sometime after meeting current husband (also lyricist and agent) James Whitmire, he popped the big question. “He asked me, if we could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? I thought he was joking.” Sometime after she replied Austin or Nashville, they were living in the Tennessee city.
Speaking of music, McRae has recently taken up clawhammer banjo, which she explains is a style of playing the instrument. McRae will be joined on the Cumberland Hotel stage for some songs by Cox, whom she describes as “an awesome dobro player.” While in the Comox Valley, McRae will also conduct some creative writing workshops and will work with students in Comox Valley schools. For more about McRae, visit www. lindamcrae.com. For details about the Vancouver Island MusicFest concert series, check out www. islandmusicfest.com/ concerts. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Vocalist of the Year at the 2014 Vancouver Island Music Awards, and nominated for Best Live Act for the 2013 and 2014 VIMAs, Brodie Dawson definitely delivers. Brodie calls her style a mix of soulful ‘folky’ blues with a gospel funk, a twist of pop and a twang of old-school country. True to all those genres, she sings of life, love, searching and finding your way. The voice of the Cumberland resident has graced coffee shops, pubs, clubs, festivals, community events, and radio shows such as CBC North’s Homemade Jam with Norbert Poitras and CBC’s The Vinyl Café with Stuart McLean. Dawson will be joined by The Broken Group at the K’ómoks Band Hall this Saturday, April 5 for a fundraising concert. She’s helping K’ómoks Elders travel to the 38th annual Elders’ gathering in Penticton in July. Ronda Billie, K’ómoks Band social development worker, expresses the importance of this event: “It has been many years since the elders of K’ómoks First Nation have attended the Elders’ gathering. It is great seeing them come together to do fundraising with homemade baked goods for the dessert auction and preparing to run the concession stand. And we are thrilled to have Brodie Dawson per-
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forming at this event! “Our Elders possess all the wisdom of the ages — knowledge and experiences that the younger generations need to guide them through life. It is very important that this event continues and that our Elders’ legacy is passed on to each generation that follows. With the world we live in becoming increasingly modern by the minute, we need to provide the balance that comes from remembering the past though our Elders’ lives.” To learn more about the gathering, go to w w w. b c e l d e r s. c o m / elders-gathering.php. Tickets for Saturday’s all-ages concert at 3320 Comox Rd. are at Bop City Records and I-Hos Gallery at the door, which opens at 7 p.m. The first hour will be concert style, with Brodie’s original songs, and the second hour will feature some Broken Group-infused grooves. To follow Brodie’s musical adventures, visit www.brodiedawson.com. — Brodie Dawson
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Bonnie Kilroe’s third appearance at the Bridge Lounge in Courtenay will pack 16 divas into an engaging and hilarious two-hour musical comedy celebrity impersonation show. This has been Bonnie’s busiest year and a half performing aboard the Azamara Journey in Asia — where she got stranded in Shanghai, a two-week tour in Mexico travelling by car in the countryside, the beautiful and historic Palace Grand Theatre in Dawson City, the Massey Theatre in New Westminster and casinos from Langley to Edmonton. Bonnie’s third appearance at the Bridge April 11 will be the biggest, following her Patsy Cline show last year and her Country Queens show this March. See hilarious musical impersonations of everyone from Mae West to Lady Gaga. You will see classics like Marilyn Monroe to living legends like Cher and Tina Turner.
All will own the stage in full costume where Bonnie will look, act and sing like your favourites. This is an all-ages, crowd-thrilling show. Bonnie uses her many skills as a performer to encourage audience participation and her natural comedic talents, striking good looks and versatile vocals all help create a wonderful evening of great entertainment. Kilroe’s talent has not gone unrecognized, as she won awards at the 2012 Sunburst Celebrity Impersonators and Tribute Artists Convention, where she captured the Most Unique Act and Best Costume Female awards. She was also nominated for funniest female, best transformation and best overall recreation. You can see her new website at www.celebrity-imposters.com. Tickets for the April 11 show are at the Bridge Lounge in Courtenay.
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Lynn Farwell: A Retrospective, will be an exhibition of work done over the past four years, exploring the artist’s different styles and techniques. This show will feature select works from periods in Farwell’s broad body of work. Viewers can expect to see a diverse colour palate in Farwell’s paintings and prints. These works include figures, landscapes, and abstracts inspired by art deco, First Nations art and Japanese block printing. The artist described her dedication to the artistic process by stating, “Show up and do the work.” Farwell has studied at the University of Victoria, the University of British Columbia, and is a member of Art Alchemy Studio/Gallery. For the past four years, she has been exhibiting throughout British Columbia. Lynn Farwell: A Retrospective will be shown at the Art Alchemy Studio/Gallery at 362C 10th St. in Courtenay (above United Carpet) from April 11 to 26. The opening reception will be April 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Art Alchemy is a creative centre in downtown Courtenay where five artists have come together to experience the process of making art. They invite the public to drop in and soak up the informal atmosphere of artistic exchange by artists in a shared space. — Art Alchemy Studio/Gallery
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HAPPENING ART ALCHEMY STUDIO/ GALLERY showing work by Lynn Farwell from April 11 to 26 at 362C 10th St. in Courtenay, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opening reception April 11, 7 to 9 p.m. AVALANCHE BAR & GRILL presents House Ten85 DJs live music starting Saturdays at 9 p.m. FMI: 250-331-0334 or www.georgiastraightjazz.com. BILLY D’S PUB offers music by Jilli Martini on Friday nights from 8 to 11. COLLEEN HUSSEY exhibiting sculpture April 5 to 17 at 103-2456 Rosewall Cres. in Courtenay. Opening night April 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. FMI: Colleen at 250-338-4756. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY offers three exhibits. Discover Art Saturday for families every second Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. FMI: www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com or 250-338-6211. COURTENAY LITTLE THEATRE presents On Golden Pond from April 10 to 17. FMI: www.courtenaylittletheatre.com and www.sidwilliamstheatre.com. DENMAN READERS’ AND WRITERS’ FESTIVAL July 17 to 20. FMI: www.denmanislandwritersfestival.com. FLYING CANOE WEST COAST PUB has jam nights Thursdays, a DJ and dance Friday nights and karaoke Sundays at 9 p.m. GRIFFIN PUB north of CFB Comox hosts Jazztet on Sundays from 5 to 9 p.m. JOE’S GARAGE features Comox Valley Uke Jam on second Tuesdays of each month. Ukulele instruction at 7 p.m., jam at 8 p.m. KING GEORGE HOTEL has open jam with Pete and Jamie from the Jagsters every Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. MEX PUB has a Rock ‘n Country Jam ‘n Dance hosted by Outlaw Fever on Tuesdays (except the first Tuesday of the month), starting at 9 p.m. PEARL ELLIS GALLERY presents show and sale by the Monday Bunch from April 8 to 27. Free admission at 1729 Comox Ave. FMI: www.pearlellisgallery.com or Facebook. PLEASURE CRAFT THEATRE presents an improvised soap opera every Monday in March at Cumberland United Church at 7 p.m. POTTERS PLACE features work by Sue Emerson in March at 180B Fifth St. in Courtenay. FMI: 250-3344613 or www.thepottersplace.ca. STUDIO B presents Maiden Voyage exhibit by Jennifer Brant and Violet Rosehart. Opening reception April 4, 7 to 11 p.m. at 2704 Dunsmuir Ave. in Cumberland. VANIER PERFORMING ARTS presents 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee from April 8 to 12 at Mark Isfeld Secondary School. Tickets at Laughing Oyster, Blue Heron, Vanier School library and Alley Cuts. WAVERLEY HOTEL jam night with Brodie Dawson and friends Thursdays. Bluegrass Brunch on Sundays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. FMI: www. waverleyhotel.ca.
K’ómoks Band Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets for all-ages concert at Bop City, I-Hos Gallery and at door. CELTIC CHAOS in Gardeners Green Folk Club house concert. FMI: 250-337-5337. RIALTO THEATRE screens Metropolitan Opera, 10 a.m. FMI: 250-338-5502. MERVILLE FLASH FICTION CONTEST finalists read at Merville Hall, 7:30 p.m.
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 NORTH ISLAND CHORAL SOCIETY sings Mozart at St. George’s United Church in Courtenay, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Blue Heron Books, Laughing Oyster Bookshop and choir members. FMI: northislandchoral.wordpress.com. BONNIE KILROE presents tributes to Lady Gaga, Mae West and others at Bridge Lounge, 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 12 NORTH ISLAND CHORAL SOCIETY sings Mozart at St. George’s United Church in Courtenay, 2 p.m. Tickets at Blue Heron Books, Laughing Oyster Bookshop and choir members. FMI: northislandchoral.wordpress. com.
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.
Sunday, 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.
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FILBERG FESTIVAL at Filberg Park in Comox. FMI: http:// filbergfestival.com.
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THE LIBRARIAN and MAT THE ALIEN at Waverley Hotel. Tickets at Bop City Records, Waverley, 250-3368322 and cumberlandvillageworks.com. BRODIE DAWSON and BROKEN GROUP in fundraiser at
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Sunday, Aug. 3 FILBERG FESTIVAL at Filberg Park in Comox. FMI: http:// filbergfestival.com.
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The Metropolitan Opera presents Puccini’s La Boheme at the Rialto Theatre on Saturday, April 5 at 10 a.m. Puccini’s moving story of young love is the most performed opera in Met history — and with good reason. Maija Kovalevska, Anita Hartig, and Barbara Frittoli star as the frail Mimì in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic production, with Joseph Calleja and Vittorio Grigolo sharing the role of her passionate lover, Rodolfo. Tickets are on sale now at the Rialto. For more information, call 250-338-5502. — Rialto Theatre
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stephen fearing performs April 9 at the Waverley Hotel with Andy White (rear).
Canadian singersongwriter Stephen Fearing met Belfast troubadour Andy White backstage at the Winnipeg Folk Festival in 1998. Forming an instant friendship, the two musicians began a series of yearly co-writing sessions at Fearing’s home in Guelph, Ont. At each get-together, they would play a few shows and spend the rest of their time together trading lyrics, melodies, harmonies, and arrangement ideas, slowly crafting a body of songs that was uniquely different from either of their solo work. After a decade of these informal sessions, they bit the bullet and recorded their acclaimed 2011 debut, Fearing & White. For their followup, Tea and Confidences,
Andy and Stephen decided to take a different approach to the creative process. With Fearing having recently relocated to Nova Scotia, and Andy living in Melbourne, Australia, it was going to require planning. The new album started with an intense songwriting session one Halifax New Year. They reconvened later that summer and wrote the bulk of the new album in one incredible four-day sprint of inspiration between two west-coast festival weekends in Vancouver and Salt Spring Island. Six months later, they booked back into The Cottage studio in Guelph, with veteran drummer/percussionist Gary Craig (Bruce Cockburn), and special guests Jeff Bird
(Cowboy Junkies) on harmonica and Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse) on drums. With over 20 albums between them, Fearing and White have little to prove to anybody. That doesn’t stop Tea and Confidences from being an incredibly strong statement about where each man is in their lives and the power of collaboration. Stephen and Andy are music lifers who can bash out guitardriven rock numbers built around jukeboxready grooves (We Came Together, Sanctuary) and just as fluidly, pare things down to aching harmonies and no-frills arrangements on ballads (Emigrant Song, Another Time Another Place). Fearing is a multiple Juno Award-winner
who has become a hero of the international roots and folk scene through his acclaimed solo performances, as well as his work with the supergroup Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. He resides in Halifax. Originally from Belfast, White has been honoured with many of Ireland’s most prestigious songwriting awards. He is an author and songwriter who has collaborated with Peter Gabriel, Sinead O’Connor and Neil and Tim Finn. Fearing and White will perform April 9 at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland. Tickets are at Bop City Records, the Waverley, 250-336-8322 and cumberlandvillageworks. com. — Cumberland Village Works
Two of the country’s finest roots and folk musicians are bringing their unique brand of music to the Applewood Cottage in Courtenay on April 6. Although this is the first tour together for Anne Louise Genest and Chris Coole, it was a natural progression. The pair have spent countless hours lost in songs and tunes together over the past 10 years. Both musicians stand out for their “serve the song” approach to playing music; an approach that makes the stories and tunes come to life. Oldtime ballads and blues mix seamlessly with new heart- on sleeve folk songs and banjo breakdowns to create a thoroughly compelling night of music. Coole is known as one of Canada’s finest proponents of old time music. He is also a noted singer songwriter, guitarist and sideman. From his start as a busker on the streets and subway system of Toronto, to his busy current schedule playing and teaching around the world, he has made music his full-time profession for over 20 years. Vancouver Islandbased Genest has been touring major festivals and stages across Canada with her Juno- nominated band Annie
Lou for several years. Drawn to the stringband sounds and story songs of old time mountain, bluegrass, and traditional country music, her original songs are steeped in these influences.
Coole and Genest play at Applewood Cottage on April 6 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, contact Suzanne at 250-334- 8687. — Applewood Cottage
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ARIES Your moving project seems to be more of a reality these days. You put family needs first, even though you have a busy schedule for the next few days. TAURUS You are really tempted to treat your self to a new car. But you’re going to have to be reasonable about it if you want to avoid any unwelcome financial pressures. GEMINI Emotions are uppermost in your heart this week. You must take the time to have an honest discussion with your loved one in order to re solve any possible tension between you. CANCER You are overflowing with energy this week, which enables you to tackle some problems and find solutions. You are happy to put various worries
behind you; some of them have been bothering you for a while. LEO A small health problem may turn into something more worrying. By taking the situation seriously you’ll be able to settle this problem once and for all. VIRGO You’re sure to be surrounded by lots of people. Your friends invite you to many different activities, each one more fascinating than the next. LIBRA Lots of responsibilities fall on your shoulders at work or at home. Take some time to sort out your priorities, make some todo lists, and stop procrastinating. SCORPIO A trip may be organized on the spur of the moment. You discover a new spiritual practice that makes you happy and helps you achieve a
feeling of wellbeing. SAGITTARIUS There are lots of emotions in the air. Family and friends are there to help you out in a complex situation at home. Things should become clearer fairly quickly. CAPRICORN It’s always easier to get along with people you’re not emotionally involved with. You might have to lay down the law, especially with your children. AQUARIUS You have quite a few matters to settle. At work, a big promotion is waiting for you, but you’ll have to negotiate new working conditions that are satisfactory to you. PISCES You are a passionate being, and love could knock at your door if you’re single. It may be a longtime friend who declares his or her love for you.
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Four Ps to productive adult family meetings
Growing up with three siblings made for unique and highly entertaining family meetings. Given my Dad, the late Greg Johnstone, was a criminal lawyer, these meetings were often coined the Johnstone judiciary proceedings. In his own way, Judge Greg provided our family with a way to sit down and do our best to resolve the conflict. The suspects were directed to sit on the kitchen stools. The ground rules were: no feet touching the kitchen floor, no yelling, no lying and no leaving your stool until justice was served. The proceedings weren’t always pretty. Various strategies were used — pleabargaining and finger pointing. But a verdict was always reached. A written statement signed by all the parties was sometimes required. Usually it ended in my Mother saying, “Now go give
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is going to agree and yet, it is in the best interest of an aging loved one’s care if consensus is reached. Despite reaching mature adulthood, unresolved issues and sibling rivalry can resurface resulting in emotionally charged discussions. The focal point of family meetings is on dealing with current concerns facing aging loved ones not resolving longtime misgivings and old hurts. Four Ps to productive, focused and somewhat peaceful family meetings Project Management: Take the attitude that managing care for aging loved ones is like having a team meeting at work. Appoint a family member outside of the primary caregiver to take on this role. Ask siblings to list their concerns ahead of time. Develop a short agenda. Include the list of concerns brought forward by each family
member. Identify areas of agreement and disagreement. Generate and prioritize a list of problems and conflicts. Allow for back and forth between family members by discussing options and solutions until some form of consensus is reached. Document a timesensitive action plan. Include what each family member has offered to do and how often. Set a review date. Two important agenda items include how to talk to your parents about accepting support and ways to ensure they are key players in decision-making. Although your first meeting may be done without your parents, subsequent meetings will need to include their involvement.
 Planning: Gather as much information as possible on the medical, health, emotional, social, legal and financial issues at hand. Share the information with family members
people have privacy concerns about its use. In B.C. this information is only stored for ‘hits’ that have resulted in enforcement action. The balance of the data is deleted. The Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner is the provincial agency responsible for the oversight of ALPR data
collection. For more information about this topic, visit www.drivesmartbc.ca. Questions or comments are welcome by e-mail to comments@drivesmartbc. ca. Tim Schewe is a retired RCMP constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. His column appears Thursdays.
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Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) is a tool that is being used more frequently for traffic law enforcement in B.C. Cameras mounted on police vehicles scan vehicle licence plates as they pass and compare them to a computer database. A ‘hit’ in the database is announced to the patrolling officer and the vehicle will be stopped for investigation. ALPR is an effective tool for the detection of prohibited and unlicensed drivers. These offenders were usually discovered incidentally during the investigation of an unrelated driving offence in past. Today thousands of vehicles per hour can be checked and these drivers positively
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keeping the meeting focused, quickly identify priorities and provide clear action items for families to follow up with. Wendy Johnstone is a gerontologist and is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions. Her column runs in the Comox Valley Record every second Thursday.
PUBLIC NOTICE Comox Valley Compost Education Centre Closure The Comox Strathcona waste management (CSWM) service would like to inform residents that the compost education centre located at 4795 Headquarters Road in Courtenay is closed and will not be re-opening. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone that supported the centre over its decade of operation. The waste reduction education program will now focus on community outreach throughout the CVRD. This program will still include a component of education on backyard composting along with various other waste reduction initiatives. For more information on waste reduction programs offered in this area, visit www.cswm/powerofr. The compost education centre in Campbell River, located at 228 South Dogwood Street, will remain in operation. For contact information and hours of operation, visit: www.cswm.ca/composting.
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Mergansers year-round residents here M.A.R.S. to hold annual open house Sunday
On a recent visit to Squamish I was delighted to visit an area as yet unknown to me. Paradise Valley is northeast of Squamish and is home to the Tenderfoot Creek Fish Hatchery. The hatchery is surrounded by old growth forest and has a wonderful network of ponds, streams and fast flowing rivers. I was treated to a rare sight in one small pond close to the hatchery when a mated pair of common mergansers drifted by. There are three species of mergansers, the hooded, red breasted and the largest common merganser. Common mergansers are found across North America. In the east they migrate during the winter but in our local areas many are year-round residents. These diving ducks have a habitat that includes rivers, estuaries and sheltered shorelines; they can also be found in small lakes and are at home in saltwater or freshwater, with the exception of the young which are only raised in freshwater. These mergansers are often found in local areas, a favourite spot is Miracle Beach Park where they can be seen floating down the river then making the return trip as they fish their way back upstream. Common mergansers are large ducks ranging in length between 58 and 72 centimetres and weighing up to two kilograms. The breeding plumage of the male is very striking with a glossy iridescent-green sheen to his black head feathers; his body is pure white with black wing markings and he has a red serrated beak with a black hooked tip. In contrast the female plumage is predominately grey but she does have a striking crest of orange-
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crows and small mammals, but their biggest threat is loss of habitat, which in their case is very specific. The health of the mergansers is a great indicator of the health of the wetlands as these ducks are susceptible to toxins and pollutants. Disturbance of the river bed, which is often caused by people removing river rock for landscaping, destroys fish fry habitat and larvae that mergansers rely on. Watch out for these entertaining ducks along our local rivers and shorelines and if you are ever near Squamish explore some of their hidden treasures. We invite the public to our annual open house Sunday, April 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6817 Headquarters Road in Merville. You
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Sharpe enjoys super season of freestyle skiing The competitive winter season has wound down for past Comox native and Whistler resident, skier Cassie Sharpe. Following earlier podium successes in 2014, March proved to be another very good month. Recently, the Snowc r o w n was held in Blue Mount a i n , Ont. In three dis- SHARPE ciplines Sharpe finished on the podium three times with a second in Slopestyle; a second in Big Air and a first in Half Pipe, which is her specialty. She performed so well she was named “overall athlete” for the entire Sony SnowCrown Event, earning her a trip to Mexico.
The following week was the Canadian Freestyle Ski Nationals at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. Sharpe was triumphant and finished first in the both disciplines of Slopestyle and Half Pipe. Her outstanding results have allowed her to hold on to 22nd spot on the elusive AFP (Associated Freeski Professionals) in the competitive Half Pipe category. Sharpe also sits in an impressive seventh spot overall in the World standings due to her ability to do well in other ski disciplines. Finally, to finish off her season, this past weekend Sharpe garnered a secondplace finish at the Dew Tour Am in Sun Peaks. The summer will be spent training and preparing for next winter’s busy schedule. Her goal is to become a member to the National ski team and to compete in the X Games and the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.
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Mount Washington U12 skiers hit the podium
EMILY JOHNSTON (CENTRE) and Haley Nelson (right) led the parade to the podium for the Mount Washington Ski Club at the 12th annual Nancy Greene ski festival at Sun Peaks in Kamloops.
It is no small feat to pull off a race that hosts over 550 U12 athletes from around the province. If anyone can do it though, Canadian Olympic champion and skiing legend Nancy Greene can. And that is just what happened this past weekend at the 12th annual Hub International Nancy Greene Festival, held March 21-22 at Sun Peaks in Kamloops. Mount Washington Ski Club (MWSC) athletes were there in fine form to reap the rewards of the provincial event – in no small way. It was a clean sweep of the podium in two events for the Comox Valley’s Emily Johnston with double gold in Moguls and Kombi. Hot on her heels was teammate Haley Nelson
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with a bronze medal in the Kombi, a fourth in the Dual Glalom Event and a ninth in the Moguls. Not to be outdone by her older sister, nine-yearold Brynn Johnston won a gold medal for her speed and agility flying down the bumpy moguls run and placed eighth in the Dual Glalom event. The MWSC boys shone as well with U12 Luke Hoefer rising to the podium with a silver in the Moguls, a fifth in the Kombi and an eighth in Dual Glalom. Hayden Harley surpassed a field of 45 boys to win bronze in the Dual Glalom event, even after losing his glove and pole and skiing the race one handed. The festival though, is a real showcase for the young, new ski racers and
as Greene intended, young athletes have the experience of racing, finishing and celebrating their success. For the MWSC this was no exception with Rowan Hughes (who is all of seven) and Erik Leikermoser (who is all of six years old) receiving ninth place finishes in the Kombi event. Best of all, awards were handed out by Greene herself. Overall the MWSC sent a contingent of over 25 athletes to this event. So, rising out of a field of over 500 athletes, the MWSC continues to surprise other competitive clubs with the calibre of athletes that comes out of its programs – snow or no snow, as we have seen this past season. – Mount Washington Ski Club
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We have pried the TV remote from our tired fingers after the Winter Olympics, put away the snow shovel for the last time and are now ready to do what? Archery, badminton, bocce, bridge (social and duplicate), carpet bowling, cribbage, cycling, darts, dragon boat racing, equestrian, five-pin bowling, floor curling, golf, horseshoes, ice curling, ice hockey, lawn bowling, pickleball, slopitch, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field and whist are the events at this year’s BC Senior Games, which go Sept. 9-13 in Langley. Events are generally divided into age categories and the emphasis is on participation, camaraderie and fun. With over 3,00 participants attending from all over B.C., it will sometimes feel like one huge party with both opening and closing ceremonies, a banquet and dance, meeting old and new friends and of course good healthy competition. You are eligible if you are: 55 years or older as of Dec. 31, 2014 and a B.C. resident as of Jan. 1, 2014. Check the website www.bcseniorsgames.org for complete details including registration forms, specific sport details and your Zone 2 sport coordinator who will answer your questions, help you fill out the forms and tell you about the playdowns in your sport. “Now’s the time to take action by registering and practising your particular sport. You are never too old to go for the gold!” said Zone 2 spokesperson Judy Francis. – BC Seniors Games
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Picking a name for your new addition
The decision to get a pet is not one to take lightly. Animals can bring great joy into a person’s life, but they also are a large responsibility. Many pets can live anywhere between five and 15 years, adding to the responsibility that comes with pet ownership. One of the first responsibilities as a pet owner is to come up with a name
for the newest member of the family. While naming a pet should be easy and fun, pet owners should not rush into a pet name, and there are some strategies to make the process move along more smoothly. • The top female and male pet names from 2013 include Bella, Charlie, Molly, Max, Ruby, and Buddy.
• History, literature or music can inspire pet names as well. Think about favourite influences and interests and pull a name from these resources. For example, you may want to name a pet after a favourite musician or writer. • Wait until the pet is home before bestowing a name. Even if you have a name you already like, it is
best to spend time with the pet to see if the name will be the right fit. • Avoid names that have negative connotations. It’s easy to name pets after one of their traits, but err on the positive side rather than the negative. If the dog tends to dig, do not name him “Digger.” A pet that has some girth may not benefit from the name
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“Hefty.” Explore names that highlight more positive attributes. • Opt for a two-syllable name. Names with two syllables roll of the tongue easier than longer monikers. For instance, Molly, Tiger, Dusty, and Clover are less of a mouthful than Michaelangelo. • Avoid using names of people you know. Pets have their own personalities and deserve their own unique monikers. It may seem like you’re paying homage to a family member or friend to name the pet after him
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The cat came back “Bring your gum boots, we still have snow”, was the response of a good Samaritan who had fed two stray cats for the past four weeks. The property owners were familiar with seeing skinny hungry cats show up after they were dumped in the heavily forested area close to their property. The calico and the tabby became daily visitors waiting for their food. Eventually the tabby trusted the property owner and allowed her to pick her up. The calico was still waiting at a distance for her food, but was not willing to come close. Kitty Cat PALS was called to pick up the tabby and set a trap for the calico. The tabby did not have a tattoo and at first glance could have been an unspayed female. A microchip reader was used to scan the body and a number showed on the screen. After several phone calls and the help of a French speaking volunteer, the cat was identified as coming from Quebec. Fortunately, the owner kept her file updated and the tabby, named “Willie” returned home, safe and sound, after missing for 5 months during all this snow and rain. Not every cat owner is lucky and will get their cat returned. Cats that are left roaming outside
Cool Pet Facts A dog’s nose has about 4 times as many scent cells as a cat’s and 14 times more than a human’s. That’s why dogs are often used to track down illegal drugs and missing persons. With patience and understanding you can teach any old dog new tricks, depending on what you are trying to teach, or un-teach the dog, which is usually more difficult. Dogs can learn at any age, and
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may get trapped and dumped in rural areas, unable to fend for themselves, dying of starvation or from disease, or are killed by predators. The safest solution is to keep the cat inside and build an escape proof outdoor area. After all, an ounce of prevention goes a long way and in turn will keep your furry friend safe. It is also important to tattoo and microchip a cat. However, the personal information attached to the tattoo or/and microchip needs to be kept updated. Too many cats come to shelters with tattoos, but the owners have moved without a forwarding address or the cat was given away. A tattoo also indicates that the cat is spayed or neutered.
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BC freestyle ski finals here Olympic celebration Over 150 freestyle ski athletes will be at Mount Washington Alpine Resort this week to participate in the BC Freestyle Ski Association’s Provincial Championship, hosted April 3-6 by Mount Washington Freestyle Ski Club (MWFC). The event features three days of competition; freestylers 12 years of age and older will compete in mogul, slopestyle and dual moguls during this grand finale event of the 2014 Timber Tour. Super Youth athletes (ages seven to 12) will be judged separately in three events including moguls, big air and slopestyle. The competition starts Friday and is open to the public. “Mount Washington is excited to be hosting B.C.’s best up-andcoming freestyle skiers this week,” says Don Sharpe, Director of
The Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society (VIMSS) is holding an evening “Celebrating All Things Olympic” on Saturday, April 12. The evening features dinner, drinks and a fun evening of Olympic entertainment. There will be silent auction items, live auction items and plenty of games,
MOGULS WILL BE one of the featured events at the BC Freestyle Championships from April 3-6. PHOTO BY BC FREESTYLE SKI ASSOCIATION Business Operations and Marketing for the resort. “We’ve been busy preparing the mountain to welcome athletes from across the province.” The MWFC is reporting that athlete registration numbers are strong for the yearending event. “Sev-
eral athletes from the Yukon are travelling to Vancouver Island to join their B.C. counterparts at the Provincial Championships,” notes MWFC president Lee Pond. British Columbia hosted several provincial and national freestyle skiing events in 2014 thanks to the
dedication of our freestyle club volunteers, host mountains and generous partners. BC Freestyle Ski Association and Mount Washington Freestyle Club gratefully acknowledge the ongoing support of Hosting BC and ViaSport. – Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Michell rink wins N. Islands As the curling season winds up there was a playoff for Comox Valley Curling Centre ladies’ club champion and qualification for the North Island playdowns in Port McNeill. The eligible teams in the Tuesday, Thursday and Monday night leagues were Melanie Rait, Mare Michell, Barb Dixson, Sandra Gallaway, Mary Holden, Ellie Nicholas, Gloria Sandberg and Deb Goodwin. On March 25 the eight teams played off in a single knockout competition. The final two, Gallaway and Michell, played off on March 27. After a close game Michell defeated Gallaway in an extra end. The Michell rink (skip Val Schultz, third Stasia Johnson, second LeeAnne Alberti, lead Mare Michell, fifth Colleen Robson) have been successful at the North Island playdowns and now advance to the BC Dominion playdowns in Richmond on April 16-20. “The ladies league members congratulate the Michell rink on their achievements and wish them further enjoyment and success in Richmond,” a spokesperson said. – Comox Valley Curling Centre
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A* TEAM’S RYAN Allester pounds a spike past the block from Just the Tip in Comox Valley Sports & Social Club A Tier volleyball action this winter. Return to Sender took first place over Amp TNT in the A Tier, while Show Us Your Tips won the B Tier.
Wet fairways and fast greens greeted the 54 Glacier Greens Saturday Men’s golfers on March 29. The results were good, considering the weather. Hcp. 0-9: Low gross Barry Norris 74 c/b, Bert Graham 77. Low net Richard Martin 70, Steve Peters 71. Snips #2 (eagle) Andy Blair, #8 Bert Graham, #11 Stan Mills, #12 Darrell Fieber, #15 (POG) Kevin Hunt, #16 Carl Webber, #18 Larry Lott. Hcp. 10-17: Low gross Karl Cameron 81m Rob Cobham 84. Low net Wayne Ogilvie 69, James Rim. Snips
Many happy Returns Yanick Return to Sender has returned to champion status. The Comox Valley Sports & Social Club volleyball team is A Tier champion again with a decisive 3-0 win over challenger Amp TNT in the winter season finale. The team last won the A Tier title in the fall of 2011, but despite constant roster changes, has steadily been a contender behind the leadership of captain Daniel Kooman. The win caps an impressively perfect 15-0 season, in which the club only lost a single set despite a number of close calls. That set was lost to Amp TNT, and the re-match in the final fizzled in part due to their captain and setter, Taylor Thibeault, missing in action. Spike TV nabbed third place in the A Tier with a 3-2 win over Planet Volleywood, while Around the Block finished in fifth with a 3-0 win over the A* Team and Just the Tip finished in 7th with a 3-1 win over Set to Kill.
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The Merville 15K – seventh race in the Frontrunners Island Race Series – takes place Sunday, April 6 at 11 a.m. The race will start and finish at Merville Community Hall, 1245 Fenwick Road, Merville, and is hosted by the River Runners. Runners can register online until midnight, Wednesday April 2 at www.vira.bc.ca, or on race day. Race registration until April 2 is $25 for adults and $20 for students. Race day fees are $35 and $30 for students. “This is the 25th running of the Merville 15K and we hope to see over 350 participants on April 6,” says race director Linda Nagle. – Frontrunners Island Race Series
In the B Tier, Show Us Your Tips emerged in first place with a 3-0 win over the Thrillbillies in the final. The win marked back-to-back B Tier titles for the team and three of the past four. Strike Farce took third place with a 3-1 win over the Ancient Mariners, while Getting Tipsy finished in fifth spot by dispatching Served On Ice 3-0, and Net Assets took seventh spot with a 3-1 win over Bumplestiltskin. Registration is open until April 14 for the CVSSC’s spring sports leagues, including another season of indoor volleyball and the addition of beach volleyball to the lineup. Other popular co-ed leagues include soccer, ultimate Frisbee, flag football, slopitch and kickball. More info can be found at www. comoxvalleysports.ca or by contacting Scott at 250-898-7286 and scott@comoxvalleysports.ca. – Comox Valley Sports & Social Club
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f you plan to enter the Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) lottery for a chance to take part in one of several thousand LEH hunts, make certain you have the date May 23, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. firmly planted in your mind – this is when your application must be in Victoria. Another point to reflect on is the failure rate of incorrectly completed application cards that stands at 25 per cent. Carefully study the illustration on page two of the synopsis that gives clear directions on how to fill out your application. There was a time when Fish and Wildlife staff would take time to try to correct your errors, but due to budget reductions this no longer happens – if your application is incorrectly completed it is not entered. When you consider the odds associated with LEH applications you do not need to handicap yourself with an additional 1-in-4 failure rate. Take time to carefully complete your application. You should note that this year if you are not successful in being drawn you will not be notified by the Fish and Wildlife branch. The LEH lottery has much better odds than we associate with normal lottery events. In 2013 about 173,000 applications were processed for roughly 27,000 authorizations for eight species of animals. The applications that really count are the ones you are successful in winning. Shared hunts are an ideal way of hunting large animals such as moose and bison in my opinion. You can still apply as an individual, but when you lay a moose or bison on the ground it is pretty nice to have somebody to share the bounty and the work of getting the animal to the butcher. There is a lot of meat to share and several families stand to benefit from shared hunts. They also increase your chances of being drawn. Pictured with this column is a bull moose from one of the last shared hunts that Smitty and I entered. Note: all 2014/2015 moose and bison hunts are either single applications or shared hunts. Elk are open to many LEH throughout the province and indeed one hunt in Omineca/
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This column is largely about the animals we normally hunt for meat such as deer, moose, elk and bison. I have purposely not looked at the odds for sheep, goats and caribou which are still important meat animals but on the exotic side. An individual application costs you $6.30 including taxes and it is true that you can’t win unless you play the game. In many cases the odds of winning a draw are surprisingly good. Good luck in your LEH lottery. • • • Last week I attended a meeting chaired by Mayor Leslie Baird in the Village of Cumberland council chambers
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Allen Leo Ladouceur It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Allen Leo Ladoucer. Allen passed away on March 22, 2014 at home. Born in Edmonton, Alberta on September 13, 1941. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and many friends. Predeceased by his mother Fern, father Leo, brother Warren, sisters Colleen & Donelda, daughter Noni, son Bruce. Survived by his brothers Larry, Donald, Clifford, Dwane, children Scott, Lee, Mary, & many grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and many nieces & nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on April 5th at 11 am, 4768 Island Hwy, Courtenay.
HUBENY, Jiri “George� George passed away peacefully on 28 March 2014 at the age of 92. His wife Anne predeceased him. George was born and educated in Prague in the Czech Republic. He worked as an engineer in Canada, much of the time in Newfoundland before retiring to the Comox Valley. He was a keen cross country skier, a hunter and member of the Mountaineering Club.
Dale M. (Sam) Bender Sam passed away suddenly, but peacefully on March 24, 2014 in Courtenay. He will be forever remembered by his wife, Debbi; sons, Nicholas (Lyndsay), Matthew (Alena), grandsons, Aidan and Ethan, granddaughter, Kalia, and granddaughter-to-be; his parents, Mickey and Lorette Bender, his sisters, Debbie (Alex), Wendy (Rob), his brothers, Tim (Nancy), Paul (Kristine ), many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was loved by his in-laws, Shirley, Donna, Craig (Lisa) and their families. Sam was predeceased by his infant grandson, Owen, his grandparents, brothers, Michael and David, his father-inlaw, Rusty as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. At Sam’s request, there will be no service, but a celebration of life at a later date. Donations can be made in his memory to bcguidedog.com.
Arends, Johannes (Johan) Hendrik June 21, 1935- March 28, 2014 With much sadness and after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, my wonderful loving husband Johan passed away in his sleep on Friday March 28. Johan was a loving father and grandfather. Our sons, Frederik (Colinda), Bruce (1963-1998) (Shelly) and grandchildren, Christopher (Kassandra), Diana (Terry) and Bruce’s son Danny will miss him very much. There are no words to express my gratitude for the wonderful love and care we received from the staff at Glacier View Lodge.
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RAYMOND BROWN January 12 1952 - March 28 2014 At the age of 63, Raymond had his last “hurrah� passing away suddenly while at the home of long time friends, ending a wonderful night of good food, good drink and good company. Just the way he would have wanted it. Ray was a loving Father, Step Dad, Papa, Husband, Brother, and Friend. At first, he did not take well to early retirement from logging as he loved to be in the “Bush�, but soon enjoyed his new hobbies of cooking, gardening and crossing things off his “honey-do� list. With the most enjoyment coming from his 3 grandchildren, the highlight to his day was hearing stories of all their antics. Ray was one of those rare “characters� who found his way into your heart, staying there forever. He will be missed by all. Please join his family in honouring his life with your memories and souvenirs on Friday April 4, from 11am 2pm at the Comox Valley Lions Den (in the basement of the Comox Museum) 1729 Comox Ave. Comox In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations be made in Raymond’s memory to the MS Society of Canada.
Linda Mingo 1954- 2014 We are extremely sad to announce the sudden passing of our loving mother, grandmother and sister Linda Mingo. Linda was raised in military family and lived all over the world, she loved her gypsy lifestyle as she grew older. Linda had a heart of gold, she was only a call away if she was needed. Her kind and loving spirit will be missed by all who knew her. Especially saddened by Linda’s passing are her family, daughter Nicki (Rob), son Robert, grandchildren Colton, Taryn, Kennedy and Hayden, brothers Dan (Barb) and Doug (Sheila) and by the love of her life her dog, Dallas. She was predeceased by her parents Doug and Pearl, brother Gary and grandson Robbie. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 13 from 1:00 – 4:00pm in the Lower Hall at O.A.P. Hall in Cumberland.
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Licensed Optician/ Contact Lens Fitter Please drop the Resume at Costco Optical Department 588 Crown Isle Blvd, Courtenay BC. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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HELP WANTED
Part Time Retail Sales 1 to 3 days a week Require mature person with great customer skills. Apply to Drawer #4557 c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay
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Detailed job postings can be viewed at
www.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people-employment/careers
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive beneðts package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualiðcations, and want to experience the special West Coast lifestyle reply in conðdence to: Human Resources Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Pharmacists Ideal for pharmacists with a flexible schedule
The Staff Pharmacist will provide drug distribution, basic drug information, medication dosage adjustments and patient counselling. You need a Pharmacy degree and licensure (or eligibility for licensure) with the College of Pharmacists of BC. An extensive orientation is available. To learn more & apply, visit: viha.ca/careers/public.htm Quick Job Search: Staff Pharmacist (#20861).
HELP WANTED
Island Health and St Joseph’s General Hospital are recruiting for the Manager position of Finance and Transition Services. This position is established by the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) for multiple roles. This position functions as a management position in a multi-agency and multi-site environment, responsible for financial accounting, operating budget preparation and performance monitoring, management information; financial software systems implementation and upgrades, external and internal reporting, and internal and external audit. Initially, this position will function primarily as financial manager for St. Joseph’s General Hospital, Comox (SJGH) in its current role, as a secondment arrangement with Island Health. This role will lead the financial processes for transition of health services and other functions to the new North Island (NI) Hospitals, located in the following British Columbian cities: Campbell River and Courtenay, and those remaining at the SJGH site in Comox. The successful candidate will hold a recognized accounting designation (CA, CGA or CMA) and demonstrate excellence in leadership, interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to client focused services and teamwork with proven financial leadership in a large, complex, geographically dispersed organization. For more information regarding position please visit our websites at www.sjghcomox.ca or www.viha.ca The closing date for this position will be April 14, 2014. Please forward a resume to: Human Resource Services St. Joseph’s General Hospital 2137 Comox Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 1P2 Phone: (250) 339-1447 Fax: (250) 339-1515 email:jobs@sjghcomox.ca
ROOFING
RENOVATIONS QUALITY WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED!
Our Campbell River Hospital pharmacy team is recruiting Staff Pharmacists to join us on a casual, as-required basis to help out our busy Pharmacy team in this rewarding practice environment.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
MANAGER FINANCE AND TRANSITION SERVICES
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.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
LOOKING TO hire and train 3 new Realtors. Apply to Earl Costello or Gregg Hart - Royal LePage in the Comox Valley. 250-334-3124 HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS
Union Positions
CERTIFIED HAND FALLERS LOG TRUCK DRIVER GRAPPLE YARDER OPERATOR HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS
HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS
HELP WANTED
HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT TOFINO, BC
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and hardworking person to join our team as an HR Assistant in our Tofino office. This is a full-time permanent position. Cermaq Canada Ltd. is based in Campbell River, BC on Vancouver Island and one of the largest aquaculture companies in Canada. Cermaq Canada produces approximately 25,000 metric tonnes of fresh, farmed Atlantic salmon annually at 27 sea sites. The company operates four hatcheries and two processing plants (one under contract). As part of the five member HR team, you would report to the HR Manager in Campbell River with these position objectives: • Manage the recruitment process from advertising through to orientation for the west coast operations including saltwater and the processing plant • Be the point of contact for employees seeking human resource support and services • Provide guidance and coaching to management on employee relations issues performance management and disciplinary action • Coordinate training to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety and employee development opportunities • Prepare reports and recommendations that ensure monitoring and progress towards established goals whether on an individual or company wide workforce • Support the planning and implementation of the new human resource strategy Skills and requirements • A team player who understands that quality relationships and great service are the foundation of human resource solutions • Completed post-secondary education with a focus on human resources management and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in human resources • Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation considered an asset. If you have the skills we are looking for and you would like to become part of our team, please forward a resume to careers.canada@cermaq.com before April 25, 2014 with Human Resource Assistant in the subject line.
CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS
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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
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250-792-3827
250-338-0997
jason@renuit.ca www.renuit.ca
CONSTRUCTION
LANDSCAPING
RE-NU-IT General Contractor
ISLAND ENTERPRISES The only Organic Compost in the valley.
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
HELP WANTED
APRIL POINT Resort and Spa Quadra Island. Esthetician’s & Massage Therapists required for the 2014 season, MaySeptember. Part and full time positions available. Esthetician’s must have massage training and must be willing to work weekends. Free shuttle from Painters Lodge to April Point. Please forward resume to aveda_spa@obmg.com • ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL WORKERS • FLAT ROOFERS
WANTED
NEW CONSTRUCTION RENOS INTERIOR FINISHING DECKS • FENCES DRYWALL
Compost/Bark Mulch Top Soil/Gravel Pick Up or Delivery Friendly Service
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
GLEN 250-218-3575
207-6352 Knight Rd.
EXPERIENCED BARTENDER, apply with resume to the Whistle Stop Pub.
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(next to the Airport)
CONTRACTOR’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.
DEADLINE: MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014 PUBLICATION DATE:
Tuesday MAY 13th, 2014
Email: features@comoxvalleyrecord.com for more information
If we can’t do it we will bring in the trades that can. INSURED • REGISTERED • WCB
Call
Mike Rebitt 250-334-1755
GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING Brasno’s Window Cleaning Residential & Commercial
• Skylights (in/out)
BOOK NOW • Windows (in/out)
FOR YEARLY • Railing Glass (in/out) CLEANING • Gutters (in/out) PROGRAMS • Hand-Washed Siding • Pressure Washing
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
Call Jamie or Kiesha 250-331-1071 or 250-650-3226
Your Community, Your Classifieds. Call 1-855-310-3535
GARDENERF/T, 8hrs/5 days/wk. Must have knowledge of annuals and perennials. Must be reliable, team player with work boots and rain gear. Benefits package available. (250)339-4841. Send resume to: a1sds@shaw.ca
MID-ISLAND DAIRY Farm requires F/T non-smoking person for spilt shift. The successful applicant must be punctual, a team player and have a habit of neatness, experienced preferred but willing to train. Housing available. $13-$16/hr depending on experience. Call (250)752-1213. TELEGRAPH COVE RESORT is now accepting resumes for the following positions: General Maintenance Cook Waitress Bartender Dishwasher Barista Please forward your resume by email to tcrltd@island.net or fax 250-928-3105 Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE BY OWNER
FOR SALE BY OWNER
HOUSES FOR SALE
CARPENTRY
GARAGE SALES
NEWSPAPER
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
COURTEANY EAST - 1895 and 1890 Mallard Drive, Sat. April 5th, 8am-1pm. Dual Garage Sale. Household goods, books, pictures/frames, baby crib, electric firplace, small appliances, fish finder, mantle, camping, wine making, etc.
COMPUTER SERVICES
COURTENAY EAST - 2290 Stirling Crescent. Sat. only 8:30am - 1:00pm. Tools, household goods, books, exercise bike, hunting equipment, decoys, waders, G.P.S, C.B, VCR radios, 4.10 GUA Pump shotgun
250-338-0725 Carriers Needed Substitute Carrier Needed
WEBSITE CHECKUP for only $29. I have 35 years IT experience! Visit: fortTONY.ca
COURTENAY
GARDENING
RTE #375 Hobson, Hurford, Quinsam, Hitchen, & 12th St E
OLD COW manure for sale. Limited supply. Call 250-6503633.
RTE #301 Alderwood Pl & Muir Rd COMOX
ELECTRIC HANDICAP lift chair with massage feature, light beige, like new hardly used. Asking $1300. Call (250)339-3766.
RTE #625 Dogwood, Elm, Cottonwood, Stewart
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NO COLLECTIONS GREAT WAY TO EXERCISE AND MAKE MONEY AT THE SAME TIME
Comox Valley Record Hours: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVE. COURTENAY
JANITORIAL
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. HANDYMAN- SENIOR, Retired. No job too small. Call Dennis (250)899-2942.
PETS PET BREEDERS
CV DENTAL office requires mature individual to perform sterilizing and janitorial duties four days per week, 3 hours per day starting at 3:30 pm. Reply to Box # 4559
BICHON FRISE puppy’s. 4 females, 8 wks/old ready to go. Asking $700 ea. 250-703-0632 / 250-218-4713.
MEDICAL/DENTAL
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
BUSY MEDICAL CLINIC
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
WILLIS & COMPANY piano, beautiful condition, $1000. Lazy-boy chair, good condition. $300. Glass-top coffee table $150. No reasonable offer refused. (250)338-1970 after 6pm
GARAGE SALES
250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca
COMOX- 286 Ivy Pl, Sat. April 5, 9-12. Huge Garage SaleFurniture: kitchen & dining room tables & chairs, slate coffee table; gardening tools & camping gear, tools and electric power tools, linens, fabrics, quilt books, antiques and collectibles, books, open concept corner computer desk with shelves 6’ high, heavy duty work bench on wheels... wood and strong plastic shelf units. Early birds not welcome!
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COURTENAY - Millard Road one minute south of Walmart, April 5th and 6th at 9:00AM.
CARPENTRY
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL NANAIMO: 1450SQ.FT, Open concept, 2bdrm, 2bath Rancher on 1/2 acre. Dbl garage, mature trees, greenhouse, RV prkg.$359,000. (250)753-5826 NEW INSIDE - RANCHER. 1505 Hobson, Courtenay. 2-bdrm, 1 bath, all new appliances. Asking $268,000. Call (250)334-7335 or email kj.mcgrath@hotmail.com WHOLE DUPLEX for sale1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. Call (250)3348474.
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
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
21x11’ STORAGE- 9’ ceilings, heated, downtown Courtenay. $275+ hydro. (250)897-5509.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS
COMOXRENOVATED 2 bdrm mobile, W/D. NS/NP. $750. 55+. 250-339-1772.
HOMES FOR RENT
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO
COMOX: 5 bdrms, 3 bath, FURNISHED waterfront home. NS/NP. 5 appls. $1800/mo. Avail May 1. (250)510-0467.
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ROYSTON - 4347 Briardale Rd. 1816 sqft (main floor: 1066 spft). 3 bdrm/1 bath up, 1 bdrm/1 bath down. Ph: 250871-5222 Earl or Jeanette
COURTENAY- 2 bdrm, 5 appls, secure, priv central location, patio, storage, NP/NS. $760. Apr 1. (250)334-8876.
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LARGE BASEBALL hat collection for sale - best offer. Briggs & Stratton Log splitter, 38 ton capacity $1500 O.B.O. Please call 250-338-1242
“YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Experts�
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PARK PLACE
ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS
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
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
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
250-334-9717
WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS
HOLLYRIDGE MANOR 200 Back Road, Courtenay
1252-9th St., Courtenay
1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique oor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.
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
Call Sharon 250-338-7449
APARTMENT/CONDOS
MOVING Must sell- Sofa $400 (6mos old). Beautiful Cherry wood fireplace/media cabinet $400 (new). 250-757-8757.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
REAL ESTATE
PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES
HOSPITAL BED w/linens, $750. 2 chrome cloths rack, spiral, $40, 4’, $30. Print, black grey and purple Irises, 40x28. $40. (250)751-2142.
FURNITURE
#250-703-FIRE(3473) Est. in 2004. Custom cut, split, delivered, clean. Well seasoned.
CNC MAZAK MACHINISTS. Live, work & play in sunny Shuswap. ISO Certified, Excellent Safety record, Spotless shop. New machines & Brand new building on the way 50K-80K+ /yr + OT and bonuses. Multiple positions available for the RIGHT people. 4+ Axis experience an asset. Apply by: mattm@accessprecision.com Fax: 250-832-8950
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
SEASONED FIREWOOD full dry 4x4x8 legally obtained cords. Fir or mixed 250-7023959 or 250-898-8896.
FUEL/FIREWOOD
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
TRADES, TECHNICAL
APARTMENT/CONDO
MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor- 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.
17’ COSCO Aluminum multi purpose ladder $75. SnowBear 4x8/12� wheels Utility trailer, side & top covered - $900. Phone 250339-5530
LARGE SHOP Rider Scooter and a Bruno Lift, Aqua-tech bath lift and Roho cushion. Delta band saw, Delta 12� planner w/dust collector. Large map drill press w/metal bits, horizontal metal band saw, Settling torch and cart, 4 tool boxes, numerous other tools too much to list! Call (250)3381689.
Looking for
MOA or LPN or RN
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
RTE #526 Cougar Cres, Merino Pl & Linshart Rd
ADULTS & SENIORS WELCOME
HOBBIES & CRAFTS GLASS FUSING Kiln, Evenheat model, 120 volt, manual control, 14.5� x 6.5�. $450, please call for more information, 250-890-9233.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
RTE #535 Gull, Robb, Aitken & Rodello
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
HELP WANTED
CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
250-334-9667
CONDOS VANRIDGE MANOR
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 req’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 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
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 To View, Call 250-871-3431 ed.
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Comox Valley Record Thu, Apr 3, 2014 RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
HOMES FOR RENT
STORAGE
AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
STOWAWAY STORAGE 5’x7’ Locker, $60/mo 2nd month free. 250-334-2626 Mon- Fri.
TOWNHOUSES
AUTO FINANCING
250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals
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
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CENTRAL CTNY 3 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 4 appls, fam rm, 2 gas F/P’s, carport, partially fenced, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Immed. - $1,200/mth
OFFICE/RETAIL 910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth Prime space available 1,825 sq. ft. available now. Street level. Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building. Air conditioned. Ample parking. Suitable for retail or office. One of the finest professional buildings in the Comox Valley. For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490 RESTAURANT FOR LEASE 492 Fitzgerald Ave. For more info - contact Michael at 250-792-1158
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
ROOMS FOR RENT ROOM-FOR-RENT close to mall. N/S, N/P, own bath/rm, senior welcome 250-338-8138
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-338-7136 for tour. ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-338-7136 for tour.
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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.
2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. Like new. 4x2 Access Cab. 4sp. auto. Short bed, impulse red/diamond coat, lined canopy, air cond. Garage kept. 27,800k’s. 1 owner/non smoker. $19,500 obo. Campbell River. 250-286-4609
BOATS
1989 BUICK LeSabre. Mechanics Special. Good 3.8 engine, newer battery, 4 good tires. Needs brake line repair $850.00 O.B.O. For more information please call 250-339-3512
2008 HONDA Accord EXL V6, Auto, Royal Blue Ext., Ivory Leather Int, Fully loaded, original owner, no accidents, dealer serviced. Must See. Odometer 49,500. $18,500, please call 250-334-9893.
2858 BAYLINER Ciera, boathouse kept, all bells/whistles, 393 hrs, quality turnkey opportunity, possible smaller trade or $45,000. 250-745-3700
2008 VOLKSWAGON Passat Loaded, 78,000 km - $14,700 Please phone after 6:00 pm 250-335-0663 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
1993 CLASS A WINNEBAGO 23’ Excellent condition. Must be sold. Call 250-752-6484.
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ALOHA 34, 1979, $49,900. In Comox with slip, good condition, well equipped, Yanmar 27 HP 3GM30S. Inflatable dingy. Suzuki 2.5 HP outboard. Call (250)334-2450.
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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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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
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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
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250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals BRAIDWOOD MANOR ground flr 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, patio, res. pkg., N/S, cat ok. Avail. Immed. $725/mth BRAND NEW 2 bdrm above commercial, 1 bath, F/S/W/D/micro, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail Immed. $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. & May. 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. Immed - $700/mth MAPLEWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, new flooring & paint. Avail. Immed $650/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 & den, 2 bath, 5 appls, elect. F/P, 2 patios, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. May 1 $1,100/mth TRUMPETER’S LANDING 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, balcony, storage locker, res. pkg, N/S, No pets, Avail June 1 $1,450/mth LORELIE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, adult oriented, balcony, new carpet & paint, N/S, No pets, Avail Apr. 15 - $695/mth
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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
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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
Friday A Tier Team W L T Pt Smash ‘N’ Grab 15 1 0 30 Sonic ‘N’ Tails 13 3 0 26 Supreme Court 12 4 0 24 Racquet Fuel 10 6 0 20 Break. Bad-minton 10 6 0 20 Super Suzies 7 8 1 15 Friday B Tier Team W L T Pt Rusty Racquets 7 9 0 14 The Racqueteers 7 9 0 14 Bad Birdies 6 10 0 12 Les Merchants 4 11 1 9 Birdies 4 12 0 8 Angry Birds 0 16 0 0 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
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Dodge Fathers 2 5 0 4 The Ballistics 1 6 0 2 Super Attack Squad 0 7 0 0
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Wednesday 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 W L T Pt Los Lobos 6 1 0 12 AFC United 6 1 0 12 Epic 4 2 1 9 Blue Toque FC 4 2 1 9 Super Mario Strikers 2 5 0 4 Smells Team Spirit 1 6 0 2 Unthouchabes 0 7 0 0 Extra Game 1 0 0 2 Thursday B Tier Team W L T Pt Free Lions 5 2 0 10 Gen Y 4 1 2 10 The Ballsacs 4 2 1 9
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
Breaking Bad 83 3155 230 Rack-No-Phobia 82 3358 250 Drive By 81 3339 248 Choc-O-Lot 79 3339 242 Chalk-A-Holics 76 3337 252 Team Cuddles 74 3310 238 4 Men & A Lady 71 3136 209 Classics 70 3236 218 Who’s Counting? 63 2967 185 Chalk-N-Awe 61 3131 212 The Breakers 57 2962 184 Balls In Hand 53 3051 198 Chalk One Up! 45 2876 163 Cue-Tease 45 2869 157 Mex Hookers 30 2689 128 Darn Winians 28 2492 124 Player of Year Standings Player GP Pts Ostwald, Werner 64 99.6 Douglas, Ron 64 92.8 Horton, Rob 82 88.4 Caton, Bernie 88 81.6 Stewart, Wayne 96 81.5 Kellog, Jim 48 80.6 Ferguson, Brian 80 77.3 Laramee, Bill 94 76.3
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Subs Bench TC Valley Collision Toepunters Balls to the Walls The Offside
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FLOOR HOCKEY
Team RW PT GW Scratch 85 3435 257 Misspent Youth 85 3391 249
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Daniel Leaman 53.73 Bill McPherson 52.32 High Chekout John Chequis 134 High Score Bill MacPherson, Jack Ethier, Terry Hills, John Chequis, Ralph Brydon 177 180s Terry Hills 2; Chuck Smith, Jamie Deith, Jack Ethier, Bill MacPherson, Hap Hanson, John MacPherson, Hap Hanson, John Chequis, Mark Wyatt, Ralph Brydon, Glen Litchfield, Stan Kowalewich, Shane Dennis, Ernie Linden 1
Courtenay Legion B 296 Courtenay Legion C 295 Griffin Pub Flyers 253 Comox Legion C 239 Courtenay Legion B 296 Top Ten Player Avg. Terry Jackson 66.41 Bill Durant 60.68 Joe McNeil 60.33 Ernie Linden 56.88 Glen Litchfield 55.79 Jack Ethier 54.10 Mark Wyatt 54.10 John Chequis 54.07
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COMOX VALLEY WORSHIP DIRECTORY Church of Our Lord
BAHÁ’Í FAITH
Holy Communion 10:00 am each Sunday
Junior Youth Program – activities to enhance spiritual and intellectual capacities for youth 12 to 14 years.
at Berwick, 1700 Comox Ave. Comox, BC All Welcome Tel: 250-941-0332
www.coolcomox.ca Anglican Church in North America
~~~ “O Thou kind Lord! Graciously bestow a pair of heavenly wings unto each of these fledglings, and give them spiritual power…” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041 250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org
Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship “A Unitarian 7th Source: The Arts” Co-Leaders: Rev. Meg Roberts & Dominique McGrady This is Bring-a-Friend Sunday (Apr. 6 at 4:00)
Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925
We meet 1 & 3 Sundays at 4pm 250 Beach Drive, Comox
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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
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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
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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
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Sundays 10 am
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Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry
Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor: Jeremy Boehm
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Val 250-338-7727 (office)
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living hope
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PRESBYTERIAN
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experiencing real change
725 Aspen Rd., Comox
Worship Services 10am Sundays Mark Isfeld School 1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay
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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
RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH
RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH
“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”
Sunday Celebration
10 am Sunday Worship
10:00AM at Brooklyn Elementary School
10:30 am
11:00 am & 7:00 pm
7 pm Maundy Thursday Service
Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”
Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave “A place for you: John 14:2
There is Hope!
Everyone Welcome
2201 Robert Lang Drive
7 pm Good Friday Service
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(Old Fish and Game Building)
at 1320 Mallard Drive
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250-334-0616
2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312
1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox
LUTHERAN Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)
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Sunday
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