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Health workers strike averted Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Strike action does not appear to be looming at St. Joseph’s Hospital or other health-care facilities in the Comox Valley now that a tentative five-year settlement has been reached with B.C.’s health employers. A bargaining committee representing 47,000 health-care workers negotiated a 5.5 per cent wage

increase over the life of the agreement. The Hospital Employees’ Union represents about 85 per cent of the workers, including care aides and ambulance paramedics. Locally, it represents nearly 1,000 employees at St. Joe’s, Glacier View Lodge, and the Regional Hospital Laundry and Health Centre in Cumberland.

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Master Corp. Grenier Dominick (left) and Warrant Officer Hugo St. Laurent bust out some brute strength Wednesday morning on Military Row as they lend a hand to cut down on broom in the Comox Valley. Work crews – both military and civilian – were out in full force over the weekend, ridding the area of the invasive plant. For details on upcoming work parties in your area, visit broombusters.org.

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Food bank finding new produce sources Erin Haluschak Record Staff

Following the closure of their sole commercial produce donor — Safeway — the Comox Valley Food Bank has secured additional grocery stores donating fresh food to the organization. Jeff Hampton, president of the organization, said as a result of the publicity surrounding Safeway’s closing, he was able to approach other grocery stores in the Valley for donations of fruit and vegetables, and many have come on board. “(We’ve been receiving produce from) Courtenay Quality Foods, and Comox Quality Foods came on board last Sunday. We are also getting some from Thrifty’s too,” he explained. In February with news of the grocery store’s closing, the food bank raised concerns about the drop in donations of fresh produce. At the time, the Safeway store was the only one in the Valley which gave produce seven days a week. Hampton said initially some stores were hesitant in donating fresh food because of produce which might run the risk of being

RECOGNIZING A HERO Thursday night at St. John Ambulance’s annual general meeting, Brody Fullerton – the man who saved 24-year-old Molly Burton in September after she was struck by a vehicle on Comox Road – was recognized with an award of merit by the organization (inset). Fullerton also received recognition by the Royal Humane Society in Victoria.

old or mouldy, but added any donor is covered for liability by the provincial Food Donor Encouragement Act. While he is happy for the support, Hampton said there is a downside to the additional donations. “What we’re finding is that it creates a double-edged sword. The more food we’re giving out to people, the more people show up for food. Sometimes, we’re running out of food by 10:30, 11 a.m.” Hampton said the number of donors and clients of the food bank stay the same or drop slightly in the summer months, with summer plans taking people away from the area. He encourages those planting gardens to plant an extra row for donation to the food bank.

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Comox Valley art students wear their wares Vanier class teaches students the fine art of airbrushing Renee Andor Record Staff

A class of Comox Valley art students walked away from a new project with shirts featuring their own art, some new skills and some big smiles. G.P. Vanier art teacher Barb Mareck’s Grade 12 art class got a taste of airbrushing, (a painting technique using compressed air), learning from well-known local airbrush artist Kelly Everill and her daughter Ashlie. The Everills spent three weeks in the classroom, working one-on-one with each of the approximately 30 students to turn their stencil designs into custom T-shirts. “It was a fantastic experience,” says student Emily Doll, whose design was inspired by the TV show Teen Wolf. “Everybody really had a great time; we loved it and it was a very valuable experience.” Doll says she’s very happy with how well her shirt turned out and everybody else seemed to be happy with theirs, too. Student James Illerbrun says he’s certainly pleased with his design, a pirate symbol over the image of a

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G.P. Vanier Secondary School’s Grade 12 art class shows off T-shirts they made with help from wellknown local airbrush artist Kelly Everill, back second from left, and her daughter Ashlie, back left. night sky. “I was not too confident to begin with but by the end of it I was pretty happy with the result, and I feel really good about what

I’ve done,” says Illerbrun, noting this was his first time using a medium like airbrushing. “It was really cool. The instructors were very informative and they were

very helpful and hands-on; it was good.” Kelly notes airbrush techniques take time and practise to learn, and she was impressed

with the students’ skills, especially for their first crack at using the tool. “It’s just like an instrument; you have to practise and practise. This got them started off and got them excited about practising because they came through with something amazing,” she says. “They were all super excited and stoked about it.” Mareck applied for a grant in the fall from ArtStarts in Schools, (funded by the BC Arts Council), and received $3,500. By also using some of her class budget, she was able to buy all the tools and materials needed to make the project happen. Like the majority of her students, Mareck had never tried airbrushing before, so she picked the minds of Kelly and Ashlie and made a shirt, too. Now that she has the tools and some base knowledge, Mareck plans to continue airbrushing with her class. Students will next create repoussé masks, (masks made out of metal), and paint them using the class airbrush. “We have all of this equipment permanently here now,” Mareck says with a grin, adding airbrushing could even spread to other classrooms at some point. “Ideally, we’d like to tie it into the auto students, maybe do some painting on cars, that kind of thing.”

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Housing: Concerns that budget presented was not effective use of tax dollars but district staff note the difficulty of framDo we need to be that spe- ing questions within cific about how the money is task force parameters. spent? If we can help those in While he underneed, it will make us a much stands where Gilbetter society…This is the start lis is coming from, Courtenay director of something. Bill Anglin is conJim Gillis cerned if the district is spending more on administration than Comox director Patti Fletcher. operation. He would Grant said the budget would be prefer to see the bulk of money a “referendum killer.” funding solutions, not adminisHe suggested the question trative costs. could focus on the function to cre“I don’t think it’s an effective ate a local government non-profit, use of taxpayer dollars,” he said.

with budgeting, she The estimated expenses did not said partnership dollars sit well with certain board mem- would lead to solutions. Gillis liked the idea bers. Courtenay director Manno Theos took issue with half the because it would have budget funding administrative served as a backbone for many non-profits that costs. “I don’t see money going to the are hurting. Revenue, solutions,” said Theos, who feels he added, is needed to constituents want to see people provide that backbone. “Do we need to be housed. “They are going to go through the roof with this. This that specific about how is nothing but failure. This can’t the money is spent?” Gillis said. “If we can work.” Leonard recognizes the bud- help those in need, it will make us get looks top-heavy in terms a much better society…This is the of administration but said it is start of something.” His motion for a Nov. 15 refbased on maximum amounts. 14.JanineKevinBannerAd 14-01-27 11:20 AM Page 1 While she appreciates issues erendum was supported only by Continued from A1

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Courtenay director Starr Winchester concurs it would be wrong to “further burden our taxpayers” to take on something else in a November referendum. She feels the focus — and money — should be spent on the supportive housing complex proposed at Braidwood Avenue in Courtenay. Besides the Braidwood proposal, Leonard says other initiatives are needed to address homelessness. The Transition Society, for instance, is looking for space to house women fleeing violence. “We have a lot of need that’s not addressed,” Leonard said.

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Nursing Centre celebrates 20 years Renee Andor Record Staff

Comox Valley Nursing Centre staff and volunteers reflected on the past and looked to the future during the centre’s 20th anniversary celebration Wednesday. “We opened our doors in May, 1994 from the result of a group of six nurses here in the Comox Valley, who had the idea to put together a proposal to create a primary health-care centre that serves the residents here in the Comox Valley,” nursing centre manager Chris Bowlby said in an interview. Some of those original nurses attended the celebration — which fittingly fell in National Nursing Week (May 12-18) — as well as partner agencies and nursing centre clients. The nursing centre has grown over the years in terms of physical space, clients, community partnerships and programs. Island Health director of primary health care and chronic disease management Victoria Power pointed out the nursing centre has been unique ever since it first opened its doors. “This was focused on a nurse-led primary health-care model where typically primary health-care models are either physician-led or team-led, and that’s what made it quite unique,” she recalled,

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Island Health’s Victoria Power, left, and Chris Bowlby celebrate the Comox Valley Nursing Centre’s 20th anniversary. noting there are still aspects of health care outside the scope of nursing practice, hence the centre’s various partnerships, formed over the years with community pharmacists, physiotherapists and family physicians, for example. “Even though its beginnings were very much nurse-lead, nurse-oriented, what we’re finding as we’re growing through the 20 years is it’s actually becoming more multidisciplinary team in nature, which is quite lovely.” Care is offered in a variety of areas like chronic pain and

chronic disease management, eating disorders, men’s health, support groups, workshops, street outreach and health education. According to Bowlby, building relationships with the centre’s clients is a focus for staff. “It’s helping to wrap services around clients, identifying where they’re at, enabling them to get access to what they need to improve health outcomes,” she said. According to the centre’s database, more than 60 per cent of clients have chronic pain and more than 60 per cent have mental

health issues. Bowlby noted most of the Comox Valley population will never set foot in the nursing centre because it serves people who are marginalized, for whatever reason, from the medical system. According to Power, Island Health is attempting to take aspects of ‘relational practice’ (building relationships with clients before prescribing) implemented at the nursing centre and incorporate them into home and community care teams, public health teams and primary health-care teams in other communities. “And, in this community what we’re trying to do is formalize the roles with family physicians, mental health teams and home/community care teams, so that’s our next step … because we still have areas of the population that might fall into cracks, we might have areas of the population where they’re receiving a duplicate of service,” she said.

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“So, what we’re trying to do is wrap services around each of those patients.” Power noted Island Health will meet with community partners in June to start the work of formalizing these roles in the Comox Valley. The centre is located at 615 10th St. in Courtenay, where it moved in 2008. For more info, call 250-331-8502.

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plastic plant pots, aerosol cans, and hot and cold drink cups. For a full list visit the websites for each area listed below. Your curbside recycling pickup schedule and contractor will not change. As before no glass should go into your Blue Box. Take these to a depot.

As of May 19, non-profit organization Multi-Material BC (MMBC) has assumed responsibility for managing residential packaging and printed paper recycling in Courtenay, Royston and Cumberland and in many other areas of BC. If you live in other areas and have questions about recycling contact your local government.

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There are changes to local recycling depots too. Here’s what you need to know about the change:

Comox Valley Waste Management Centre, 2400 Pidgeon Lk Rd, Cumberland This depot will expand to accept new materials including: Plastic foam packaging (i.e. Styrofoam) Plastic bags/film wrap Glass

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Program will ENTER 2014-2015 school year Renee Andor Record Staff

Navigate’s ENTER program will be extended next school year to include Grade 9, according to teacher Roger Vernon. Launched in September, 2012, the eCademy of New Technology, Engineering and Robotics uses students’ passions for science and technology to learn all B.C. curriculum. For the past two years the program has been offered to Grade 6 to 8 students, but Vernon confirmed the program will be extended to Grade 9 students in September. “Very excited,” Vernon quickly says when asked for his thoughts about the extension. “These kids are very special learners and they learn in a very special way. “These programs were designed to support them in feeling like successful learners based off of who they are … We look to build their sparks (passions) into their curriculum and their curriculum back into their sparks.” ENTER students attend Aspen Park Elementary School three days per week for in-class, hands-on learning, and spend the other two

days doing distributed learning. Vernon says details haven’t yet been finalized but the program next year is expected to include a Grade 6/7 class at Aspen and a Grade 8/9 class, possibly out of Highland Secondary School. Vernon says ENTER students learn best by doing hands-on activities and are very interested in science, math, games, computer technology and computer code, for example. Because they share similar interests, the social aspect of the program has been huge for the students, too, says Vernon. He notes there’s often just a handful of students with these interests in each school in the district and they can “get pushed to the outsides” of schools. “But, here they all speak their own language so it’s really, for a lot them, it’s the first time that they’ve had a social cohort — which is really, really cool to see,” he says. Vernon expects most of the students with the choice of continuing into Grade 9 in the ENTER program will choose to do so. For more information, visit www. navigatenides.com/. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Deal: Overwhelming strike mandate helped negotiations Continued from A1

The settlement also limits contracting out, expands employment options and protects benefits. HEU secretary-business manager Bonnie Pearson says a 96 per cent strike mandate delivered by members of 11 unions helped secure the deal. “Health-care workers signalled clearly that they were determined to protect jobs, and improve work-

ing and caring conditions,” Pearson, chief spokesperson for the Facilities Bargaining Association, says in a news release. “This agreement meets those conditions and provides a measure of stability and certainty in a health-care system that is under considerable stress.” The collective agreement with the Health Employers Association of BC expired March 31. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Comox vet clinic latest to install public AED VolUNTeeR Shamrock Veterinary Clinic is the latest business to acquire an automatic external defibrillator (AED) in Comox. This will be located in their church located at 1896 Guthrie Road in Comox. Chief Gord Schreiner states: ‚ÄúIt is great to see organizations like this assisting us in our efforts to have AEDs available all over Comox,‚Äù said Comox Fire Department chief Gord Schreiner of the latest partner of the Comox Firefighters Association initiative.¬†‚ÄúI am

also very proud of our firefighters for their support of this important project. ‚Äù Comox firefighters are hoping to have more and more public access AEDs available in Comox. Their long term goal is to have an AED available in almost every business and public building in Comox. Public access AEDS are very simple to use, maintain and do save lives! A public access AED costs approxi-

mately $1500. The Comox firefighters are willing to supply an AED to Comox businesses if the business agrees to donate half of this amount ($750). The Comox firefighters will cover the remaining cost and place an AED in the business. They will also provide both CPR and AED training to the businesses staff. Please contact Comox Fire Rescue at firehall@comox.ca if you have any questions or would like to participate in this potentially live-saving project.

Inclusion a key word for those with developmental disabilities This is the third in a series of articles that will explore the nature of developmental disability, its impact on our community and the resources available. Wendy Dyck is a freelance writer working in the Comox Valley since 2001. She is also an editor with seven books, both fiction and non-fiction, to her credit. ••• What kind of resources does our community provide for people with developmental disabilities? There are day programs, vocational training opportunities, special recreational offerings, social networking services – all this in addition to the many caregivers who work one-onone with individuals in home settings. So the short answer is: lots – but getting into them can be expensive unless you qualify for government funding. The government body mandated to fund many of these services is called Community Living BC (CLBC). To receive CLBC support, an individual must take tests to determine degree of disability, a process that can take many months and sometimes more than a year. Day programs are the meat and potatoes on the menu if you are a person with a developmental disability. Most are businesses, run from nine to three, each with their own particular flavour – some, like Journey and the Bridges program, focus on vocational training. Satori Lifestyle Resources and Community Options have recreational and craft offerings. The Outreach and Creative Arts Centre run by L’Arche Comox Valley provides artistic activities to build self-confidence and social skills. Do you like animals and gardens? Harvest Home Farm Day Program offers

animal husbandry, therapeutic riding and gardening activities. Quest Personal Development program focuses on skills for independence. And while most programs list the development of relationships among their goals, Building Friendships, the Friendship Project and More than Inclusion run by L’Arche have this as their primary aim, fostering connections between individuals with and without disabilities in the wider community. Local recreational and educational facilities have also stepped up to the plate: School District 71’s efforts were pioneering in the field, and everyone recognizes the amazing contribution that the Child Development Association makes. Programs like North Island College’s Adult Special Education and Lewis Centre’s Special Needs Program extend opportunities beyond Grade 12. But for a variety of reasons, many programs have a high ratio of clients to support workers. This has a huge impact on their effectiveness, especially when you consider that matching activity to the needs and goals of individual clients is the single greatest challenge for service providers. So, while there is much to be applauded, there is also much to think about. Another major critique is that most of these programs exist in a parallel universe that is not really integrated into our community. How many folks with a developmental disability would you count among your circle of friends? How many do you see in your workplace? Authentic relationships are organic – they happen because we’re thrown together and discover we like each other. Unless there are places where

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Canadian Red Cross ~ June Hruby (250-995-3509) The Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) is a volunteeroperated, community-based program that lends health equipment such as wheelchairs and bathing aids to people of all ages who are recovering from surgery, illness or injury. We are seeking people who are able to provided clients service, loan out health equipment either by phone, fax or in person, process donations, maintain accurate records by using a computer system, as well as clean and disinfect equipment. Heart and Stroke Foundation Marica Benvin (1-888-754-5274) Great for anyone from 16- 80 years young. •Enthusiastically greet riders coming out to Big Bike Day •Take registrations and give out prizes •Count and add up money to announce fundraising dollars

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Comox Valley Farmers Market Vickey Brown (250-218-0321) Volunteering at the farmers market includes: set up and tear down of our tent, musicians stage, info table and signage, operating our point of sale system, answering questions about the farmers market and receiving comments/input from customers, collecting product from the vendors and working in the kids area or counting attendees.

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The Gardens on Anderton Joan Gage (250-334-3089) Anyone who can take part in planting, weeding, and maintaining a floral garden space on a regular basis from April through September. No experience needed as we will provide advice and direction as needed. You should be available approx. 2 hours a week during the day in order to care for the area to which you are assigned.

Activity Leader - Girl Guides of Canada (Brownies)

Girl Guides of Canada Stacy Newcombe (250-871-1688) Spark leaders are adult women of any age over 19, volunteering in teams of 2 or more. They provide a varied program that is Girl-centred, fun and engaging. The program includes: games, crafts, community visits, music, and the outdoors. Training and local mentoring are available, no previous Girl Guide experience is necessary. Elevate Arts Festival Kera McHugh (250-650-5425) This crew requires some strength & stamina. The site crew is responsible for setting up, tearing down, and generally maintaining the Elevate Arts Festival site. The site is all over downtown Courtenay, between Fitzgerald & Cliffe, and 3rd to 6th Streets. Shifts are 4-6 hours and available on Friday June 6, Saturday June 7, and Sunday June 8, 2014.

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Stepping Stones Volunteer Shift Worker

Stepping Stones House for Women Theresa McNicol (250-897-0360) Supervise and support women in early recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. No experience necessary. Compassion, a big heart and good listening skills important. Shifts range from 2 hour fitness shifts to 12 hour overnight shifts and can be scheduled on a “committed” or casual basis.

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Courtenay Recreation Louise Grutzmacher (250-338-5371) Assisting with pre-school programs held during the morning and afternoons. Helping with arts and crafts, gym time and setting up and taking down of equipment. Time commitment is 2 - 3 hours once a week. Volunteer must enjoy working with preschool children

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The Salvation Army Dawn Nickerson (250-338-8151) Working approx 30 min scheduled time three times a weekend (Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 12pm & 8 pm all approx times) •Moving dropped off donations from the front and or side of the building into the designated areas of the receiving area.

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NIC Pro Photo students present gallery show On June 6 at 7 p.m., join North Island College’s Professional Photography students at the Courtenay & District Museum for the opening of the program’s 16th showing of student work. The event marks a continuing collaboration between the museum and the photography program by utilizing the spacious second floor gallery. Throughout the Professional Photography program, the students worked extensively with artificial and natural light, both on location around the Comox Valley and in tightly controlled and designed studio situations. Amanda Dostie, Lorenz Jimenez, Megan Lawrence, Kendal McLellan, Milena Russell, Lia Sommer, and Emily Walsh will display images showcasing the talents they have honed over nine months of intensive study. Amanda enjoys shooting landscapes and sports, but her presentation of high-speed images captured with the use of specialized triggers take the idea of the “frozen moment” a step further.

Lorenz’s contributions to the show have their roots in human movement. His images use athletic inspiration and a keen sense of place to showcase motion, grace, and physical effort.

Throughout (the program), the students worked extensively with artificial and natural light, both on location around the Comox Valley and in tightly controlled and designed studio situations. b Influenced by cinema and fashion photography, Megan has created a series of black and white portraits that use classic lighting to celebrate simplicity. Kendal aspires to combine her love of travel with photography, and in fact was fortunate enough to do so in her practi-

cum, which she spent in New Zealand working with a worldrenowned travel photographer. Her contribution to the gallery show includes landscape and nature images from her overseas experience. Always striving to incorporate human elements into her work, Milena enjoys creating surreal, elaborate scenes. The dreamscapes she will present at the show are sure to captivate the viewer. From land-locked Alberta, Emily is enthralled by anything to do with the ocean. She evokes the feeling of space in her portrayal of Vancouver Island’s land and seascapes. Lia’s dark fantasy illustrations are composites created by skillfully blending images to bring urban legends and myths to life. The show ends June 14. The Courtenay & District Museum is located at 207 Fourth Street, near the Sid William Theatre, and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, phone 250-334-0686. — North Island College

NIC PRO PHOTO students work including Amanda Dostie (top) and Kendal McLellan’s will be on display at the Courtenay & District Museum opening June 6 and running until June 14. PHOTOS SUBMITTED

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Baby Jane returns at The Mex After a multi-year absence from Valley venues, Vancouver band Baby Jane makes its return this coming weekend. Baby Jane is arguably Vancouver’s busiest dance band, playing venues all over the province each year. Hosted by The Mex Pub, the band plays May 23 and May 24 with a 9:30 p.m. start. Baby Jane was founded by vocalist and songwriter Shelley Beeston and guitarist and producer Robert

Pegg 16 years ago and with this longevity, the band could also be the big city’s most popular cover band. Rod Stewart, Prince, U2 and David Bowie are some of the Baby Jane staples, joined by new songs from Arctic Monkeys, Serena Ryder, Metric and Kings of Leon to name a few. There is no cover both nights. For more info, surf to www.mexpub.ca or call 250-703-9573. — Baby Jane

Once again, the Georgia Straight Jazz Society brings you a fresh new band this Thursday at 7:30 at the Avalanche Bar. The musicians include some well respected players who have graced our stage before, but the lineup is new and their style distinctive. Full House, a quintet, is the product of some midisland friends who come together a few times a month to have some fun, play some standards and try out some original music. Mostly in the ’50s hard bop-style of Horace Silver and Art Blakey. The lineup comprises James McRae, drums; Patrick Courtin, keyboard; Doug Gretsinger, bass; Larry Miller, tenor sax, and Claudio Fantinato on sax, flute and clarinet. In the past year, McRae has shared the stage with the likes of Connor Stewart, Kyle Gorenko, Marty Shepard, Marisha Devoin, Nico Rhodes, and Eugene Burton. Courtin is a well-known Nanaimo pianist, accompanist and music teacher. He’s been playing piano since age six and has Royal Conservatory grade 10. Patrick is active in the musical community, playing regularly with the Nanaimo Musician’s Association big band and other smaller groups. He’s currently in rehearsal with the Nanaimo Theatre Group’s production of “Cabaret”. Gretsinger’s love of music is expressed musically both on bass and guitar. He’s presently enjoying playing many styles of music in eight different groups, with the focus more on jazz and rock. Doug has three CDs completed, with the fourth almost finished. Miller, saxophonist/flautist/clarinetist, is a performer and teacher. He has produced several CD recordings, Freya’s Song (1997), Storm Head (1999) Instance (2006), and been a sideman on other artists’ CDs. Larry has performed with the Motown group the Temptations and was a member of the backing band for comedian Bob Newhart’s Victoria appearance. Fantinato (saxophonist/clarinetist) studied music at Malaspina College (VIU) and Berklee College of Music. He has more than 30 years’ experience, including time with the Arrowsmith Big Band, local community theatre, and some highlights along the way, not the least of which was playing for Oprah Winfrey. With no Canucks to watch, and the light summer evenings, this is an ideal time of year to discover why Thursday Night Jazz has become a major arts fixture in the Comox Valley community. Why not gather a few friends together and come on down before our regular season winds up in mid-June? You’ll be glad you did, and then you’ll be hankering after our upcoming three summer afternoon concerts in The Gardens on Anderton in July and August, and a whole new

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The North Island Hospitals Project (NIHP) is hosting a community information session to provide an update on the new, 153-bed Comox Valley hospital slated for completion in late 2017. Date: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Stan Hagen Theatre Komoux Hall (K104) North Island College 2300 Ryan Road Courtenay, BC The meeting will start with a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session related to the procurement, design and construction of the new facility. The NIHP team will be on hand to answer questions and gather input. For more information visit the new NIHP website at: nihp.viha.ca

Comox, British Columbia – Closing date June 6 2014 Salary range: $62,224 to $80,892 We are looking for a Coordinator, Construction Services to support 19 Wing Comox. The Coordinator, Construction Services, manages and administers medium-complexity construction, professional services and service contracts during construction to ensure compliance with contract requirements. The incumbent engages in daily discussions and negotiations with contractors, consultants and the Client-Partners about quality of work, interpretation of contract documents, scope changes, progress claim reviews and other issues. The candidate requires a college diploma in engineering, applied science or related field with five years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent; OR A certification in applicable field (e.g. Certified Engineering Technologist). To apply and for information on this ad and others, visit our careers section at : www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca

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Runners set records, PBs and a milestone at BMO Vancouver Marathon -- SEE PAGE 22

COMOX VALLEY RECORD ♦ SPORTS EDITOR: EARLE COUPER ♦ TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2014

Coach Street a Hall of Famer Earle Couper Record Staff

LARRY STREET WAS inducted into the Basketball BC Hall of Fame as a builder. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Larry Street is keeping elite company these days. The personable Street, who has coached at G.P. Vanier Secondary School for 20 years, was inducted into the Basketball BC Hall of Fame as a builder at the 12th annual awards ceremony, May 10 at the Langley Events Centre. “The event was awesome!” said Street, one of six 2014 inductees. “It was great to be with so many people I’ve known for well over 40 years. It was a first-class affair with decorations, food, MC, professionally done. “My family was there, and many close friends, and a great chance to share the award with them,” Street said. He noted two of his former coaches (junior high, SFU), former SFU teammates, and many high school coaches he’s coached with and against were also there to share in the moment. “A big treat was meeting Harry Jerome’s sister Valerie. I mentioned in

my speech that I received the Harry Jerome Award 25 years ago for Comeback Athlete of the Year (cancer) and she really appreciated that,” Street said. Basketball BC notes Street has made an impact on the sport throughout the province and particularly on Vancouver Island. He is the only coach to take five different high schools to the AAA provincial championships and has had four of his players play professional basketball. “I’ve been told by many that they know of nobody who loves this game more. I only answer that with ‘Yes, I love it,’ but more importantly I love doing things with, and for, all the people I get involved with,” said Street, who is in his 38th year of coaching and 37th year of teaching. “On the mainland I met so many enthusiasts who have been longtime great friends, from the Greater Vancouver Summer League (17 years and still running for 40 years), the Keg Sr. Men’s League, all the summer camps, the four schools I coached at,

the Super Socco International Tournaments I organized, the Kits Beach Tournament each summer, the eight Provincial teams I had the privilege to coach, all the regional teams, the all-star games I helped organize, the refereeing I did, as well as the connections I made with so many refs, and plenty more … [it’s] all about people and that’s the fun part,” Street said. “Of course, being able to play all these years still is a blessing, and playing in five World Masters has allowed me to travel. “Getting involved with the Comox Valley basketball scene for the past 20 years has given me so many more great friendships – Thunderball, summer camps, school events, coaching the Vanier teams and the regional teams … another fantastic privilege. “And by the way, the athletes I’ve had the pleasure of working with here continue to get accolades year after year at hotels, tournaments, trips, and in the community. “The very best kids in the world live here!” Street added.

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Island champion Towhees now off to provincials Earle Couper Record Staff

Whoever said familiarity breeds contempt never witnessed the rivalry between the G.P. Vanier Towhees and Cowichan Thunderbirds girls’ rugby squads. The talented teams have a long history of meeting in the finals of tournaments and regional playdowns, and with each meeting the respect between them grows. Their most recent encounter was the Vancouver Island AAA championship, May 10 at Brentwood College, where the Towhees prevailed 21-5. “I believe it is eight consecutive Island finals between Cowichan and Vanier, with Cowichan holding the advantage as we had only won one previous Island championship two years ago,” said Towhees’ coach Dwayne Mills. “The girls were excited to play the game as Island finals are always intense. “We were finally healthy and all together while Cowichan was suffering from the loss of their captain Adrienne Saari, but they did not allow that to be an excuse as the Brad Skene-coached squad was ready to play,” Mills said. Vanier came out of the gate quickly with

some strong ball movement and scored a try in the first 10 minutes, but Cowichan came back strong and the match was extremely even the rest of the game. “Cowichan had some great pushes on our try line but we were able to hold them off and get some fortunate bounces that helped us relieve the pressure they were exerting,” said Mills. The Towhees did suffer from a number of technical errors as knock-ons and poor execution were issues throughout the game. “Luckily for us our best players were our best players as Madi Gold, Georgia Bellamy and Lauren Sargent all played well and Danelle Campbell did an outstanding job on the defensive end of things.” Mills said Cowichan played their hearts out and made the game closer than the final score indicated. Tries were scored by Sargent, Gold and Dawson German, a Grade 10 playing in the high-pressure stand-off position. German also added all three converts for 11 points on the day. Both teams are now preparing for this week’s (May 22-24) provincial championships in Port Alberni, with Vanier the #1 seed and Cowichan #3. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

VANIER’S KEELY ORRICK powers her way through Cowichan tacklers at the Vancouver Island championships. PHOTO BY DON BODGER / BLACK PRESS

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Runners go the distance at Vancouver Marathon There are some outstanding runners in the Comox Valley – and you can take that to the bank. Nowhere was that more evident than at the BMO Vancouver Marathon on May 4, where Roz Smith of the Comox Valley Road Runners set both a course and Canadian record when she finished in 3:40. The previous record holder in the F65-69 age category was Diane Palmason, another exceptional runner from the Comox Valley. The second amazing finish for the day was Janet Green, who finished in a time of 4:00. This was not only her fourth marathon in four weeks, but it

also marked her 300th marathon. The event, held on a wet and dreary Sunday, also included a half marathon and 8K event. Close to 4,000 runners braved the weather to test themselves on the beautiful marathon course. Starting in Queen Elizabeth Park, it wound its way up to UBC then circled down past Spanish Banks and Jericho Beach. It then crossed the Burrard Street Bridge and circled around Stanley Park, finishing up close to downtown. In the marathon, Brad Crowe led the CV Road Runners with a time of 2 hours 46 minutes. This was good

FORMER CANADIAN RECORD holder Diane Palmason (left) and new owner Roslyn Smith. enough for a 28th place overall finish, and was also a personal best.

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finished with a time of 3:31. Melissa Dekker had a strong run in her first marathon, finishing in a time of 3:32. She was followed closely by Marion Bryan, who had a great run and finished in 3:34. Jaime Moffat also had an excellent first marathon and finished with a time of 4:16. The largest event of the day was the half marathon, with nearly 8,000 runners participating. The first local to finish was Jack Campbell with a time of 1:52. Only seconds behind was Graham Garner, who also finished with a 1:52. Next were husband and wife Darrell and

Sharon Fisher, who both finished with a time of 1:53. Sandra Rowland also had a great run, finishing in 2:03, and she was followed closely by Kim Campbell with a time of 2:04.

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Betty Dianne Saunders

November 4, 1951 - May 10, 2014 Betty was born in Springhill NS and passed away in Courtenay BC. She was predeceased by her mother Leta Perry. She is survived by her daughter Heather Klindt and grand daughter Sarah Ruddick as well as her father Herbert Perry & siblings Ron Perry (Beth), Barbara Guthrie, Brian Perry (Roseanne) & their families. Betty was an active member of tops #1533 and found friends, health, support and community in her group she found peace, love & welcome at FourSquare Church and spoke often of the congregation as a family. A Celebration of Life will take place from 2:00 – 4:00pm on May 24th at #415 3666 Royal Vista Way.

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Herbert (Bert) Lincoln Matthews March 16, 1922 – May 4, 2014

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Born in the Village of Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, B.C., Bert passed away in Victoria, B.C. with his family by his side after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Bert was predeceased by his brother, Daniel (Dan) Matthews and is survived by sisters; Dorothy (Dot) Gorbatuk, Roberta (Billie) Stange and Ethel (Lovie) Petrie. He is also survived by his loving wife, Inez May Matthews (Tame) of 68 wonderful years; daughter, Rosemary Tull (Gregory); sons, Robert (Bob) Matthews and Martin Matthews, Susan (Sue) McKinney; grandchildren, Russell (Nicole), Leanne (Jack), Tim (Yuka), Casey (Tanya), Matthew (Matt) and great-grandchildren, Reid, Katelyn, Madelyn, Cassidy, Tyler, Dylan and Myles. In WWII Bert served his country and defended the country that he cherished so much. Bert served as Flight Lieutenant in the RAF 120 Coastal Squadron based in Northern Ireland and Iceland flying VLR (very long range) Liberator (B24) bombers. His principle task as an Astro Navigator and Bombing leader was to assist in closing the mid-Atlantic gap in the Battle of the Atlantic. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for bravery in 1943. Bert lived a full life enjoying golfing, gardening, researching medical technology, attending church and volunteering in the community. The name Herbert means “Illustrious Bright Warrior” and that, he was for 92 years. The family would like to extend profound respect and appreciation to Dr. M. Mann, Dr. D. Trerice, Dr. J. Goulart and the RJH Oncology medical staff. Remembrance and Celebration of Life Service is to be held at St. Michael and All Angels Church, 4733 West Saanich Road at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 24, 2014. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to BC Cancer Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.

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McLEOD Norma Louise

Norma was born in Nesbitt, Manitoba during a raging blizzard on January 24, 1920. She died in residence at The Views in Comox on May 8, 2014, at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her loving husband Jim. She is survived by her sons Bill, Daniel (Kyong-ae Kim), and David (Susan Ward). She also leaves behind her beloved granddaughter Riam (Daniel & Kyong-ae’s daughter), her brother Robert Boake, a large extended family, and a multitude of friends. Norma left Manitoba as a school teacher in the 1940s and worked in several BC school districts. She and Jim settled on Denman Island in the 1970s and she finished her teaching career in Hornby Island Elementary. They moved to Courtenay in 1993 and she lived at home until 2012, when a broken hip forced her into residential care. A Celebration of Norma’s life will be conducted by the Reverend Maggie Enright in Comox United Church at 2:30 PM on Saturday, May 31. Her family is sincerely grateful for the kind and loving care she received from the staff in the Transitional Care Unit and in Eagleview. Donations to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation on her behalf would be very much appreciated.

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NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION Hwy 19 Asphalt Resurfacing Asphalt resurfacing in the Southbound and Northbound slow lanes on Hwy 19 (between Royston Road overpass and McLeod Road overpass) will take place between May 26th and June 21st, 2014. During construction a right hand lane closure will be in effect 24 hours per day and the speed limit in the work zone will be reduced. • Please obey all signage and traffic control personnel. The public’s co-operation is appreciated. • Please direct any inquiries to O.K. Industries Ltd at 250-3387251.

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Caretaker Job Posting May 2014 Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association Caretaker The FHLPA is looking for a self-directed, reliable person to be the Resident Caretaker at the Filberg Lodge and Park in Comox, BC. This is a part-time position with some flexibility in the hours. Weekends are required along with some evening work. Single occupancy accommodations are available in the Park. This is a year round position with the busy season from May to September. Please submit resume with references by email to lodge@filberg.com by Friday May 30, 2014.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship for Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline May 31, 2014. Send applications: fbula@langara.bc.ca More information online at: www.bccommunitynews.com/ our-programs/scholarship WEEKEND COURSE FIREARMS TRAINING & C.O.R.E. Non Restricted & restricted. C.O.R.E. Course starts: Fri. May 23 6pm-10pm Sat. May 24 8am-noon C.O.R.E. continues May 26, 27, 28. 6pm-10pm Two pieces of ID required. For info contact: Granlund Fire Arms 250-286-9996 2nd Hand Military Store 250-337-1750 Tyee Marine 250-334-2942 HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

Hairstylists/Managers Needed- GUARANTEED $12.50/ HOUR, plus 25% profit sharing on sales, paid overtime, paid vacation, equipment supplied and maintained, advanced annual up grading training. Benefits include dental, drug, eye care. Phone 250-668-5885 or send resume to: careers@fchsk.ca $1000.00 HIRING BONUS STYLIST REQUIRED FT or PT. Call Kim at 250-703-1412 or drop off resume to 442A Duncan Ave., Courtenay.

HELP WANTED A LOCAL COMPANY is looking for an experienced F/T Social/Media marketing administrator with a keen marketing sense and an interest in helping to develop campaign platforms that can work across multiple channels and who also will be responsible for Reception & Data Entry work. Wage is based upon experience. Please send your resume to Drawer #4561 c/o the Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7. An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. DECK HAND wanted with MEDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, physically fit, team player. Contact Trevor 250-334-6598 EXPERIENCED CABINET installer required. Min. 5 years experience, must be self sufficient, organized, and pay close attention to detail. Compensation commensurate with experience. Apply with resume C/O Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, attention Drawer # 4563.

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PART Time/Relief Class 1A Driver needed to haul Bulk Milk. To apply email resume & abstract to hrs@agrifoods.ca or fax to 780-486-0821. POWELL RIVER and Region Transition House Society is posting for a full-time â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stopping the Violence Counsellor.â&#x20AC;? For a complete job posting, please email Julie at chamberj@telus.net.

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Contact The Kelsey Centre at 250-282-5500 ask for Darlene LOCAL MANUFACTURER requires experienced full time reception person. Must have strong organizational skills, knowledge of basic software such as Excel, be able to multitask. Must be available on Saturdays. Applicants can deliver a resume C/O Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, attention Drawer # 4562.

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HELP WANTED Needed Immediately for Courtenay / Powell River daily delivery and pickup route for Ace Courier in Courtenay. Please email resume or bring in to 2998 Kilpatrick Ave, Courtenay, BC. acectyops@shaw.ca

LARGE BUSY Group Daycare is looking for an experienced childcare worker. Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 2:00pm. Located at Huband Park School F.M.I 250-792-0054

School District 71 (Comox Valley) 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay B.C. V9N 7G5 WE ARE CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR: A REGULAR ACCOUNTS CLERK/SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT For more details about this job opportunity and how to apply, please visit our website at sd71.bc.ca and click on jobs. Note that only complete application packages received through the makeafuture.ca website no later than 13:00 hrs on the closing date will be considered. THE LEMARE Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: Boom men, Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers, Hydraulic Log Loader Operator, Processor Operators, Chasers, Coastal Certified Hand Fallers, Machinists, Millwright, Heavy Duty Mechanics. Full-time with union rates/ benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca WANTED RELIABLE competent cleaning lady. Bi-Weekly. Reply to DRAWER # 4560 c/o The Comox Valley Record 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay

HOME CARE/SUPPORT COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER: Milieu Family Services We are looking for enthusiastic people who have a great deal of common sense and can work well under pressure. Successful candidates will work with young people in their homes and in the community. We offer competitive wages and a benefit package and will provide required training. Please send Resumes and Cover Letters to lori.cochrane@milieu.ca

HOME STAY FAMILIES HOMESTAY FAMILIES NEEDED for Japanese boys for July 23 to Aug 8. Stipend paid. Louise 250-334-1501.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD THE Tahsis Time Grill is seeking a full time cook from June 1 - Aug 31. Position primarily responsible for executing dinner service. Pref given to skilled candidate with min 2 yrs rest. exp. Licensed dining for 40, waterfront location, we offer an ethical workplace and staff housing. Pls email tahsistimegrill@gmail.com, See our facebook page & TripAdvisor.ca for more info.

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Local company seeks experienced concrete pump operator for operations in the Comox Valley and surrounding areas. Specific experience with a 40m pump an asset but not a requirement. The successful candidate will have a professional attitude with customers and be respectful to the equipment and the work environment. Drivers abstract required. Applicants can forward their resumes/ applications to: E-mail: admin@upland group.ca Fax: 250-287-8382

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Receptionist - Administrative Support Join our team! The incumbent of this key position will warmly receive clients and visitors with a focus on high-level client-centered customer service that is friendly, professional and courteous. Our busy Reception desk is the central hub for MFRC service delivery; thus, a broad knowledge of all our programs and services and adherence to our core values is expected. The provision of clerical and computing support (MS Office Suite, Access and Publisher) to other staff is a part of the daily duties. Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records are essential skills. Post-secondary education in office administration or a minimum of 3 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience working in a non-profit environment are desirable. Knowledge of the military community and the ability to converse in French are assets. This is a full-time position (37.5 hrs/wk) commencing June 6, 2014. Forward rĂŠsumĂŠ and cover letter to: Comox Military Family Resource Centre PO Box 310, Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 Fax: 250-339-8199 Email: apply.comoxmfrc@gmail.com ATTN: Executive Director Closing Date: May 26, 2014, 4 pm Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pacific Sleep Care, a busy sleep therapy clinic located in Courtenay, is seeking a Patient Coordinator to join our team on a part time basis in Campbell River. Candidates must be willing to work in both our Courtenay and Campbell River clinics. Candidates must also be willing to cover periodically vacations at our clinics in Nanaimo and Duncan. Flexible candidates should be able to work in a fast paced medical customer service environment. Basic duties include reception, scheduling of appointments and customer care. A background working in medical, complimentary care clinics or designation as a Certified Dental Assistant, would be an asset. Please drop your resume off at our office at 1255B Cliffe Ave. Courtenay during regular office hours before May 21st addressed to Simone Lamont. email: info@pacificsleep.ca 1-866-210-6585

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Join our team! Provide clerical, technical and program support to the staff and Board of Directors of the Comox MFRC. The ideal candidate will be a capable multi-tasker who is comfortable with technology and has the flexibility to handle a variety of diverse tasks. Strong communication skills are key, as is attention to detail. The incumbent will maintain office inventories including procurement of consumable supplies and computer equipment, liaise with IT department to report and troubleshoot computer and telecom deficiencies, and manage information security issues. Using MS Office Suite, prepare minutes, correspondence, statements, and statistical reports, including maintenance of agency policy documentation. Provide backup capabilities to Reception during lunch and vacation. Post-secondary education in office administration or a minimum of 3 years relevant technical experience are desirable. Knowledge of the military structure, previous non-profit work experience and the ability to communicate in French are assets. This is a full-time position (37.5hrs/wk) commencing June 16, 2014. Forward rĂŠsumĂŠ and cover letter to: Comox Military Family Resource Centre PO Box 310, Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 Fax: 250-339-8199 Email: apply.comoxmfrc@gmail.com ATTN: Executive Director Closing Date: May 26, 2014, 4 pm Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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1975 DAVID BROWN Tractormodel #995, comes with front end loader, 3. hitch and PTO, good running order. 64HP diesal. $5700. obo. Call (250)897-2997.

INDUSTRIAL SERGER, high speed, Siruba 757 B, straight needle, over lock, five thread, safety stitch machine, self oiling. Comes w/table. In like new condition. Owner retiring. $999.99 OBO. Beautiful Oak Electric Fire Place, in as new condition. Comes with hearth, works well New was $1500 without hearth. Asking $550 OBO. Call 250-339-1033

FUEL/FIREWOOD FIREWOOD. Full cords. Cut, Split and Delivered. Phone today! Call 250-792-4328

FURNITURE BEAUTIFUL PECAN China Cabinet. 56â&#x20AC;? x 17â&#x20AC;? original. $1500, selling for $500. Solid Oak Pedestal. table extends to 59â&#x20AC;&#x2122; with the 18â&#x20AC;? leaf in it, + 4 matching chairs $300. 250890-3458. MOVING Must sell- Sofa $400 (6mos old). Beautiful Cherry wood fireplace/media cabinet $400 (new). 250-757-8757.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 1985 500cc Honda Shadow M/C good condition $1500. Troybilt rototiller, ramps & hiller/furrower $500. Cabart wooden oboe $650. Vito clarinet $100. Suzuki 3/4 size violin $125. Please call for more info 250-336-8423. 2004 PONTIAC Sunfire 4 cyl standard 120,420k - $3000. 5X10 Utility Trailer covered sides + roof, roof racks - $600. 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Frontiersman Canoe $400. Call 250-335-2048. BREMSHEY TREADLINE Scout Treadmill, 5 years old, excellent condition, safety features, multiple programs, automatic deck adjustments. $700 phone 250-335-0534. BRIDAL GOWN, sleeveless, full figure with chapel train. Satin with beading on front & back never worn $600. 250-339-4551. GUITAR, BANJO - 5 string. PC Lap Top, printer & equipment. For more information please call 250-339-7705 HITACHI 2-TON electric hoist $1,250.obo. Inglis programmable stove $200.obo. Frigidaire 16.5 cu.ft. fridge w/freezer $125.obo. Kenmore HD large capacity over/under W/D $100.obo. Woodstove 18â&#x20AC;? fire box + 2 stove pipes $300. 250-890-1071

KILL BED bugs & their eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. LARGE SHOP Rider Scooter and a Bruno Lift, Aqua-tech bath lift and Roho cushion. Delta band saw, Delta 12â&#x20AC;? 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. MOVING. MUST SELL. Queen bed, mattress & headboard $180. 2 solid wood dressers: $120./ $75. Dbl bed & mattress $50. 2 computer tables $35./ $25. Glass coffee table $100. Lamps, end tables, chairs, futon. Great prices. Call (250)923-0008, C.R. RENO SALE: Whirlpool Gold dishwasher & microwave. Kitchen table & 4 chairs. Sofa and love seat. Treadmill. Lawnmower. All items for sale by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Offerâ&#x20AC;?. Please call 250-898-8859 STEEL BUILDINGS. Hot savings - Spring sale! 20x24 $4,348. 25x24 $4,539. 30x30 $6,197. 32x36 $7,746. 40x46 $12,116. 47x72 $17,779. One end wall included. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ALERT Bay 1/2 acre semi-waterfront property w/5400 sq ft commercial bldg, 1200 sq ft warehouse, 1800 sq ft 4 bdr house. FSBO $285,000. 250974-5843 or 250-974-2602 blulinegh@gmail.com

COURTENAY RANCHER for sale, 1800sqft, in floor heat, 3 bdrm, 2 living rooms, 2 full baths, hot tub & RV Parking. 250-338-5962 250-897-4465

CR -1369sqft. PATIO HOME. 2bdrm. In a location that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat. Mntn. view Quiet neighborhood in a beautiful setting. Bareland strata. 2 minutes to Merecroft Village. $282,000. 250-287-8570 or 250-202-7717.

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

GORGEOUS RANCHER in Willowpoint. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, Double Car Garage with tons of extras. Must be seen to be appreciated. Asking $289,900. Phone 250 923-8093.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;JUST RURAL ENOUGHâ&#x20AC;? 5 bdrm, 3 bath 3200 sq.ft. home on 2.79 acres 2131 Schulz Road Black Creek Large country kitchen with custom oak cabinets, Hardwood floors kitchen/dining. Heat pump, air cond., wood stove, 7 skylights, central vac, Large wrap around deck. Dbl garage, excellent well system, large basement with suite potential. Great family home in private setting backing onto Saratoga Golf course, near schools and beaches. $559,000. 250-337-8450

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FREE MOBILE Home/Trailer, age unknown, 38X8ft approx. Scrap or animal storage. Serious viewers only. Must collect. 250-813-0562

HOUSES FOR SALE FREE MOBILE Home/Trailer two together, age unknown, 42X11ft 44X9ft approx. Scrap or animal storage. Serious viewers only. Must collect. 250-813-0562 587 S. MURPHY St. Spacious 4bdrm, 3bth, 3500sqft. Centrally located. Ocean view. Low maint yrd w/ 2 lg. decks in back. Oversize dble garage + RV prkng. Must be seen to appreciate. $519,900. 250-2877709 or 250-203-5160. CR

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO COURTENAY- 2-BDRM, new paint, 5 new appls, baywindow w/park view. $750. Call (250)702-4857. LARGE 2-BDRM. Free heat. Elevator. Great location! From $750./mo. 250-334-4646.

CR-2700 sqft. Ocean & mountain views. 3bdrm, 2.5 bth. 7 yrs old. Lrge kitch. Open concept. Gorgeous fncâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d bkyrd. Fruit trees & shrubs. Must be seen to enjoy all extras. $424,900. 180 S. Birch St. 250-287-7006. By appt. only.

PERFECT Home - Quiet, clean 1-bdrm appt close to downtown Courtenay. $650/mo. Hot water. N/S N/P. 250-667-7528

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 3 Bay Service Station - Royston - 2240 sq feet, 3 bays. 1 hoist, overhead winch, storage rm, office, front till area, 1 bthrm. Significant use of outdoor parking. Entire space for $1895/mo. 2 Bays only $1500/mo. wadesplace@telus.net PRIME COMOX location, 862 sq ft retail/office store front. Call 250-897-2402 for info.

MOVABLE COTTAGE. Brand new, built to code. 160 sq.ft. Open & bright. Enclosed deck. $8500. (778)585-2287. traceykehler@hotmail.com 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

CUSTOM 3BDRM,2 bth, 1850 sq ft home in Cambridge Estates, well maintained, one owner, Asking $349,900. 250923-8452/250-203-3912

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

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FREE MOBILE Home - Brentwood.Age unknown, 55X11ft approx. Would suit refurbishment. Serious viewers only. Must collect. 250-813-0562

WHOLE DUPLEX for sale1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. $225,000. Call (250)334-8474.

Garage Sales

GARAGE SALES

NANAIMO: 1450SQ.FT, Open concept, 2bdrm, 2bath Rancher on 1/2 acre. Dbl garage, mature trees, greenhouse, RV prkg. $359,000. (250)7535826 for more info google search 360264.

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HOSPITAL BED w/linens, $750. 2 chrome cloths rack, spiral, $40, 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, $30. Print, black grey and purple Irises, 40x28. $40. (250)751-2142. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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GARAGE SALES

SATURDAY MAY 24th, giant garage sale. Location: Black Creek Mennonite Brethren Church on the Island highway. AKA the annual Mennonite Central Committee World Relief Fair ( no food booths this year ). There will be plants, a bake sale and refreshments and lots of great bargains from months of donations and several estates. The sale runs from 9 am to 2 pm, no early shopping. Proceeds from this sale go directly to Mennonite Central Committee Project

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MAPLEWOOD MANOR 2nd flr 1 bdrm, 1 bath unit, new carpet & lino, F & S, W/D hook ups in suite, balcony, adult oriented, N/S, No pets Avail. June 15 - $625/mth ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incl., N/S, Cat ok. Avail. Immed. $725/mth. $250 move-in incentive. Call Res. Mgr. 250334-8602. MAPLEWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, adult oriented, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, new flooring & paint, laminate fls, new blinds & end unit. Avail. Immed $650/mth PARK PLACE MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P (gas incl), patio, N/S, No pets, new laminate flrs & paint, Avail May 15 $825/mth LORELIE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, adult oriented, balcony, new carpet & paint, N/S, No pets, Avail Immed. - $675/mth WILLOW WOOD, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, patio, 2 res. pkg spots, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed - $750/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE ground flr 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, patio, new paint, res. pkg, N/S, No pets Avail. Immed. - $825/mth TRUMPETER RIDGE, 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 5 appls, garage, patio, gas F/P, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. $925/mth TRUMPETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDING ground flr 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 6 appls, undergr. pkg, patio, storage locker, Avail Immed- $1,150/mth SOUTHPOINT ESTATES 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, double garage, heat pump, N/S, No pets, Avail. July 1 - $1,250/mth PIERCY CREEK ESTATES 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 5 appls, garage, fenced back yard, N/S, No pets, Avail. June 1 $1,250/mth PARK PLACE MANOR, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P (gas incl.), balcony, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. $825/mth TRUMPETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDING, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, undergr. pkg, balcony, storage locker, N/S, No pets, Avail. July 1 - $1,100/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 3 appls, coin laundry, res. pkg, storage locker, balcony, N/S, No pets, Avail. July 1 - $850/mth

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Sites 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

STORAGE

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

SUITES, LOWER

WATERFRONT suite 1bdrm. N/S, utils, laundry, cable internet incld, $685. 250-335-1566.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

CARS

1966 FORD RANCHERO Good condition, good driver $5000 O.B.O. 250-287-3345

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

1990 Ford F250 4x4, good mech cond, new brakes, tires, fuel system - $2500. 1998 Chev Cavalier 2 door, auto, Excell cond, 171000km $2400. 2004 Chev Cavalier 2 door, 5 spd, 124000km - mint - $4500. 2004 Pontiac Montana Van, auto, excell cond $4800. Call 250-339-5808.

1996 PONTIAC Grand Prix. $1050. New brakes & tires. Call (250)339-4225.

LEASE SPACES from $500 per month. Monthly and yearly leases, excellent locations. Gregg Hart Royal LePage in the Comox Valley 250-334-7864.

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TRANSPORTATION

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2005 PT Cruiser Convertible Touring Edition. $5,500. Red and black. 225,000 km but garage kept and in excellent condition. 250-335-0565.

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95 FORD Crown Victoria. 4.6 litre. Cruise, Power locks/windows. Air Conditioning. New tires. 95,000 kms. $1600. 250923-1618

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES 2005 POLARIS QUAD Silver Anniversary. New fuel pump, battery, bearings, front hub & shaft. Armour all around. $5500. 250-923-1372

2002- 32FT. Southwind Motorhome. Triton V-10 bank exhaust, 5,500 w generator, near new Toyo tires, back-up camera, awnings and many extras. $34,000. obo. 250-758-4093, Nanaimo.

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2003 28â&#x20AC;? Travelair, $24,900. Ford E450,cab & chassis,V10 Motor, 82K. Excel. Cond., Isl. bed. Consider Class B/camper/van trade 250-285-2030. cel 250-203-0750, Quadra Island.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICKbrand new tires+ 1 yr old winter tires, 4 cylinder. $3700. Call (250)204-6166.

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

1997 TOYOTA Tacoma pick up truck, 5 speed manual 4 wheel drive, extra cab, V6, 3.4 liter and new body paint. $8500. Call (250)204-4441.

TRANSPORTATION

MARINE

TRUCKS & VANS

BOATS

DO YOU need a rust free body for your 89-93 Dodge Diesel? No rust, primed & ready to be painted (box, tailgate, cab, doors, fenders, hood, rad support, grill, bumper). $3500. Also 5.9 Cummins engine, 130K, $2000. 250-749-3358

MARINE BOATS

TRUCKS & VANS 1992 DODGE 4x4 Cummins Diesel Supercab, 252K original with winch, $3500. 250749-3358

10.5 ft. AB dinghy hard bottom inflatable with nearly new Suzuki 15 hp 4 cycle outboard and like new EZ Loader trailer. $4,500. Call 250-339-3264.

2001 4x4 Dodge Dakota P/U Crew cab. 243,000 kms. $7,900. obo. Call 250-3375565 after 7 pm.

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19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; FIBERGLASS boat with trailer. 200hp and 8hp Mercury outboards. $6,900. obo. Call 250-337-5565 after 7pm.

BOAT FOR Sale w/Trailer 18.5ft Lund Fiberglass. Make A Offer - 250-338-6236 after 6:00pm or weekend 9:00am-7:00pm.

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12ft- 380 QUICKSILVER inflatable (made by Mercury). Removable floor boards and wheels. Good condition. $750. obo. (250)758-4093, Nanaimo

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

2858 BAYLINER Ciera, boathouse kept, all bells/whistles, low hours, quality boat, possible smaller trade, reduced to $40,000. 250-745-3700

APARTMENTS

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

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. 250-334-9717

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS

200 Back Road, Courtenay

1252-9th St., Courtenay

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

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.

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

For viewing call Donna

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ANDERTON ARMS Cozy 1 Bdrm. in a great location! Overlooks Puntledge River and Lewis Park. Short walk to downtown. 2 rental references required. Sorry No Pets. Call 250-334-9717

CONDOS BEECHER MANOR

1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay

1045 Cumberland Road

Available May 1st: 2 bedrooms available in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet. Insuite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security deposit required. To View, Call 250-218-2111

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

RUTHERFORD MANOR

CYPRESS ARMS

Call 250-334-9717 to view

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

1255 9th Street, Courtenay

1 & 2 bdrm suites available. Reasonable rent includes stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call Donna 250-334-9667 to view

Available deluxe 2 bedroom suite in a quiet well maintained building. Rent includes full size stove, fridge, washer/dryer, carpet and blinds. Nice feature: large open concept. No pets. 2 Rental references and Security Deposit required.

For viewing call Donna

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

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave.

426 Anderton Ave, Coutrtenay

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

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TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enjoy new appliances, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring and bathroom ďŹ ttings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit. Call 250-334-9717

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

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

GREENBRIER 750 Eighth Street LUXURY TWO BEDROOM CONDO. Very spacious corner suite. Unique floor plan. Nicely appointed with in suite washer/dryer, fully sized appliances. Very well maintained, mature adult building. Security entry. One of Courtenayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest. Three blocks from downtown. No pets. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. LARGE TWO BEDROOM bright and spacious. Recent renovation. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building. Central Courtenay. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

SONOMA 1049 Stewart Ave. SPACIOUS TWO BEDROOM freshly renovated and redecorated. Quiet, mature adutl building. Central Courtenay. Security entry. No pets. Very attractive suite. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

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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COMOX MAYOR PAUL Ives welcomes new owner of The Bamboo Inn, Lisa Qu, at the grand re-opening of the restaurant, April 10. Ms. Qu is looking forward to rejuvenating the restaurant, to return it to its former reputation as the premier Chinese restaurant in Comox. She has made an immediate impact in the community, having donated all proceeds from her re-opening luncheon to YANA (You Are Not Alone). PHOTO SUBMITTED

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OPEN HOUSES Outstanding Agents • Outstanding Listings SATURDAY 1:00-3:00 PM

Meet Anna and Sarah Collins and Carly Ram, the three KIDpreneurs behind an upcoming sale of their homemade products at Comox Centre Mall on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The girls, who live across the street from each other, were inspired to organize their own sale after attending the Young Entrepreneurs Sale at their school, École Robb Road. For the past month, the girls have enthusiastically planned their business event. They started by thinking about what they would enjoy making, what people would be willing to buy, and the need to set a price to earn a profit, including re-paying their mothers for supplies. The KIDpreneurs are getting ready to hit the pavement to market their sale by posting some flyers in the neighbourhood. Products available to purchase include: homemade cards featuring the beauty of Filberg Park, handy magnets, herbs and vegetable plants grown from seed, rustic twig vases, and the everpopular loom bracelets and key chains. The girls will also have homemade baked

goods for sale. The girls are finalizing the local charity of their choice and will donate 15 per cent of their earnings to give back to their community. The mall has donated a table and space for the girls. All they need now are customers. Come see for yourself what these talented, self-starter girls, aged seven, eight and 10 years, have to offer.

Hosted by Gillian Shoemaker and Naomi Gaglardi

24-199-31st Street Courtenay Hosted by Bob Stevenson

TUESDAY - FRIDAY 1-4 SATURDAY 11-1

7 Days/Week 1:00-4:00

SATURDAY 11:30-1:00

3439 Stoneridge Courtenay

2939 Cascara Courtenay

2200A 1st St Courtenay

Hosted by Karin Usipuik

SATURDAY 1:00-3:00

SATURDAY 1:00-2:30

SATURDAY 11:30-1:00

536 Walter Rd Comox

2820 Stewart Ave Courtenay

1160 Sitka Ave Courtenay

Hosted by Margie Anderson

Hosted by Jill Hansen

Hosted by Lynn Wittick

The B.C. Ombudsperson may be able to help

SATURDAY 1:00-3:00

SATURDAY 10:00-12:00

SUNDAY 10:00-12:00

Ombudsperson’s staff will be in your community on the following dates, and are available by appointment to discuss your complaint:

1560 Beaconsfield Comox

1895 Buena Vista Comox

2240 Whiskey Jack Way Courtenay

Hosted by Leah Reichelt

Hosted by Sam Ennis

SATURDAY 12:00-1:30

SATURDAY 1:30-2:30

SATURDAY 12:30-2:00

9-352 Douglas St Comox

18-2030 Robb Ave Comox

132 2300 Mansfield Courtenay

Have you been treated unfairly by a provincial or local government agency?

KIDpreneurs learn ropes

MONDAY - SATURDAY 1:00-4:00

2906 Cascara Cr. Courtenay

Hosted by Dean Thompson

BUDDING ENTREPRENEURS: Sarah Collins, left, Anna Collins and Carly Ram. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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Port Hardy Port McNeill Campbell River Powell River Courtenay Comox

June 2 June 3 June 4 June 5 June 6

For an appointment call 1-800-567-3247 (toll-free) www.bcombudsperson.ca

Hosted by Sam Ennis

Hosted by Lynn Wittick

SATURDAY 1:30-3:00

SATURDAY 1:00-3:00

SATURDAY 11:00-12:00

26-730 Aspen Rd Comox

4-1220 Guthrie Rd Comox

2259 Nitnat Place Courtenay

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

Attitudes towards domestic violence must change A spike in domestic violence in B.C. this year is a stark reminder that more must be done to address the reasons why some people focus their emotional disturbance on loved ones. More often than not, it’s women who suffer at the hands of their male partners in cases of domestic violence. There are certainly studies and case files of why men become violent and their inappropriate actions towards women and others. This isn’t an attempt to analyze what is going through someone’s mind when a relationship ends or life’s stresses become almost unbearable. It’s a call to politicians, activists, health-care professionals and law enforcement agencies to not just leap to the defence of victims after the fact, but to provide resources to anyone when they need help dealing with massive and unwelcome change — ideally before the dam breaks. It’s also a call to parents, family and friends to confront emotions and uncomfortable situations with their loved ones head-on and change attitudes about how men deal with it. This is not responding to violence with violence — it’s simply a request to be willing to talk about life with a friend or partner instead of avoiding it, keeping it balled up inside and allowing it to fester. It’s about eliminating the concept of shame, when to indulge in it is not appropriate for an individual or their social circles. It’s also about an individual being responsible for their reactions to any given situation, stressful or not. Only the individual can control how they react and if we want them to avoid violence, they need the tools in their lives to take a better path than the one that leads them to violence against another person. Everyone needs to speak up — if they feel threatened or if they are in crisis — men and women. –Black Press

Record Question of the Week This week: Can John Horgan lead the NDP to power in British Columbia? visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll.

Health Employers’ Association of BC have reached a tentative five-year agreement, meaning no strike at St. Joseph’s General Hospital.

Two separate incidents involving wayward ducklings in the past week are reminders that motorists must pay more attention to what’s on the road.

Historic seventh round at NFL draft N Terry o sooner had Michael Sam made history by being the first openly gay football player drafted into the National Football League, than the haters began to steal the headlines. Sam’s bravery in coming out and thereby exposing himself to the cruelty to which so many others have been subjected, as he was on the verge of becoming a millionaire professional football player, has been well documented. The repercussions were predictable, even in this day and age. We want to believe that as a society, we have learned from our past ignorances, but attitudes when it comes to homosexuality are tough to change. Sam was ranked 90th overall in the 2014 draft, until the day he made his sexuality known. He dropped to 160th overall within 24 hours. A less-than-impressive showing at the scouting combine (a series of physical and mental tests college players perform prior to the draft), dropped him even further. Then, on May 10, the 6’2”, 255-pound defensive end from the University of Missouri was drafted by the St. Louis Rams. The fact that it took until the seventh round, 249th overall, out of 256 players, for Sam, the co-winner of the SEC’s 2013 Defensive Player of the Year to be selected (an award he won before coming out) speaks volumes for how NFL management teams feel about homosexuality in their sport. Their actions, in

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passing up on this talent again and again, tells you all you need to know. Incidentally, Clint Mosley – the player that shared the SEC award with Sam – was drafted 17th overall. What is even more absurd than draft day itself are some of the social media comments that immediately followed the selection. One of the most publicized reactions to Sam’s selection came from Maurice Price, a football player for the Calgary Stampeders. “My faith won’t let me accept what took place over the weekend. Sorry, not sorry! #AdamAndEve #NotAdamAndAdam” was his tweet. Your faith, Maurice? Really? Here’s an idea. Flip a few pages of that “good book” of yours, until you come to the part about the tattoos all over your arms. Shouldn’t be hard to find. It’s the chapter right after the one decrying homosexuality. Do us all a favour, Maurice - don’t shield your homophobia with the Bible. “OMG, Horrible” was what another football player, Miami Dolphin Don Jones, tweeted. Adding to the surprise of these reactions is that both Price and

Jones are of African descent. One would think that if any group of athletes would be particularly supportive of such a trailblazing event, it would be athletes of African descent. Did Jackie Robinson not teach you guys anything? Had it not been for that man’s bravery, breaching the colour barrier of Major League Baseball on April 15, 1947, you would likely have not even received scholarships, never mind getting paid a king’s ransom to dress up in tights and play a game. Had Sam stayed the course and kept quiet – as most gay athletes do during their professional careers – he would likely be negotiating a seven-figure income right now. His reasons for coming out at such an impressionable time in his life were his own. And really, they shouldn’t matter. There will come a day where coming out does not make news. There will come a day when two men, or two women, holding hands in public will be no less socially awkward than an interracial couple doing the same. There will come a day when we talk about Michael Sam in the same vein as we talk about Jackie Robinson. Forty years from now, when homosexuality is as openly accepted as multiculturalism, the likes of Maurice Price and Don Jones will be looked upon with disdain. For the likes of Michael Sam, that day can not come soon enough.

Terry Farrell is the editor at the Comox Valley Record.

Hey Mr. Richards, can you give me a lift? Dear editor, Mr. Richards is incensed that senior citizens use public transit at a reasonable rate, subsidized by the general public (Record, May 13). He wants riders to pay more, a lot more. After all, he drives a truck. I imagine Richards also objects

to tax dollars being frittered away to maintain any roads he doesn’t drive on, and public funds being recklessly squandered on schools to educate children other than his own, and obviously, money frivolously wasted on a fire department should be provided entirely by those whose houses are on fire.

A compromise may be available. Bus fares could be raised to the $7.50 Richards suggests, and he, in return, can stop to pick up all the hitchhiking senior citizens standing at the sides of our roads. J. Cates, Comox

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Geographical alternative to Kitimat proposal Dear editor, In regards to David Black’s op-ed about a refinery idea in the north. When I first heard “his” idea, I perked up my ears as this Send your letter to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com, or drop it off at the was the idea that I, and I’m sure Record office, 765 McPhee Ave. Please keep letters to a maximum of 300 words and sign with your name and hometown. We reserve the right to many others in B.C., had come publish and to edit for space/clarity. up with, too. A compromise on my part, as viable alternative. I consider myself very environHowever, I would make one I also believe that if we in mentally sensitive, but not to the geographic alteration to David point of denying our use of fossil- Canada were to do the refining, Black’s idea and suggest that a not only would we create jobs based energy systems. proposed refinery be built adjahere in our country but I trust Yes, I’d like to see the subsicent to the tar sands of Alberta our environmental standards dies increased for alternative on ground that has already been during the refining process as energy source research and far heavily altered and lessen the opposed to another country, less to the oil industry, but havimpact on B.C.’s pristine northwhich may not have the same ing lived in the north and knowern rivers and lakes. I’m sure standards in respecting the ing the potential for employment Albertans would prefer that too. environment that we Canadiand incorporating the toughest Arguments against this ans share. This also goes for the pipeline construction methods, idea would include the storhuman rights standards. I am leaning towards this as a age facilities that go along with

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these petroleum products and spillage into rivers. Those arguments stand as valid regardless of where such a refinery is to be built, so why not put it where the land has already been compromised by the petroleum industry, as opposed to a new site altogether? Or how about right at the border between the two provinces where there is also already some damage due to the gas industry? I’ll leave that for Mr. Black to consider, to but I definitely appreciate his article expressing some thoughts that parallel my own. I too welcome creating thousands of good permanent jobs and creating billions of new tax dollars for our government

coffers. I don’t agree with the tankers shipping through our dangerous waters and the onland shipping methods that could cause spills, but the allure of consuming our own locally refined fuel products does pique my interest. I look forward to hearing and learning more about raw bitumen versus the diluted products as an outcome from the refining stage. I’ve only heard about microbes that consume oil, and naturally-seeping oil sources at seafloor cracks occurring right now, but I look forward to learning and understanding more on this important issue rather than to just react with alarm.

Gord Hutchings, Cobble Hill

Closing Maple Pool will not solve the homelessness issue; it will add to it Dear editor, As I begin writing this letter I find myself consumed by two predominant feelings, one being confusion and the other embarrassment. How can it be that we have a council whose members have said that they want to find solutions to the homeless problems in the Valley, yet they want to throw the people living in Maple Pool on the streets. Our council says that it’s concerned for the residents’ safety, yet they offer no timely alternative for these

people. Does this council really think these people will be safer if they’re made homeless, is it really safer for them if they have to sleep under the Fifth Street bridge? We have a council who calls for fiscal responsibility, and the need to raise taxes, yet this same council is more than happy to fork out over $100,000 in legal costs in the effort to kick low income people out of their homes. I can’t even begin to wrap my head around how they think that is logical.

Harper, quit playing with our plan Dear editor, Once again, Harper’s “Reform Conservative Party” has done some political gymnastics to defy the demonstrated evidence about pensions for Canadians citizens. Canada has an efficient, no-cost-to-taxpayers plan right now, called the Canada Pension Plan. What is more logical than using an existing pension plan to improve life for Canadians when we retire? The truck is there: get in and drive it! Harper’s “RFC” has demonstrated in the past its contempt for factbased decision-making in regard to the environment and the bankrupting

of government through tax cuts. Now Harper is playing with the pension future of our children and grandchildren. Time to say STOP! One is reminded of the Martin Luther King Jr. quote: “Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” In Harper’s case, we’re talking conscientious ideology trumping demonstrated and factual evidence. And follow the money: Who will benefit most from Harper’s demonstrated ideology? Cliff Boldt, Courtenay

I would like each member of council to come forward and state what they personally feel about the Maple Pool issue and why. No more of the “in camera” meeting nonsense. Stand up, state your opinion and be held to account for it. Don’t say one thing “in camera” and then something different when the microphones are turned on. Three years ago I ran in the municipal election, and the fate of the Maple Pool residents was a key issue, I’m astounded and embarrassed that it is still an

issue. Three years have passed and all that this council has done is spent a ridiculous amount of money in legal costs continuing to try and kick them out. Just think of all the positive things that could have been done with that money, perhaps it could have been used to address the homeless problem in Courtenay instead of trying to add to it. Zoning laws and regulations are made by people, which means that they can be changed by people, and in this case they should be changed; exceptions should be

made. I have personally visited Maple Pool and toured the site, I’ve spoken with the owners and I’ve seen how much they care about the residents. During the last municipal election I said that the people living at Maple Pool should be allowed to stay in their homes, in November I plan to run for city council again, and I continue to believe that the people of Maple Pool should be allowed to stay where they are. Stu MacInnis, Courtenay

Horgan will never lead this province Mining is where the money is Dear editor, Re: May 15 editorial – “Horgan has work to do”. John Horgan will never ever be the Premier of B.C. and will remain in the opposition side of the legislature after the next B.C. provincial election in 2017. If John would have taken time to do some research he would have noticed the following key points. Time to face the facts and reality. Alberta has 87 legislature seats, four are NDP. Saskatchewan has 58 legislature seats, nine are NDP. Ontario has 107 legislature seats, 21 are NDP. Newfoundland and Labrador has 48 legislature seats, three are NDP. Nova Scotia has 51 legislature seats, seven are NDP. Quebec, Prince Edward Island,

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Dear editor, I was amazed to learn that the average job in B.C.’s coal industry pays $107,000 per year. That’s a living wage that a person can really sink their teeth into and build a solid life around. If you calculate it on a 40-hour work week, across a 52-week year, that’s more than $50 an hour, or five times the minimum wage. And that’s just what the average job pays! Rather than putting precious resources into training more teachers just to add to the glut of teachers

that already exists in B.C., why not put the emphasis on training people for jobs in the mining industry. Mining is high-tech these days and the people needed to fill those jobs need high-tech skills and training. Besides which, if we’re ever going to have the financial resources to support and employ all those people graduating with teaching certificates we’re going to need the revenues that a healthy mining sector contributes to the province’s bottom line. Donald Leung, Burnaby

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Care-A-Van: Five years of charitable health For the past five years, the innovative Care-AVan – a mobile outreach clinic serving individuals who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness – has been on the streets of the Comox Valley. To date, its volunteers have provided healthcare services to over 850 individuals at no cost. As we celebrate the fifth year of this success, it is fitting to look back at its brief history. The Care-A-Van was the brain child of nurse and mental health therapist Helen Boyd, who approached Barry Willis. He recounts the She told me of early stages of the project: her vision to help “I was working one day at Sunwest Auto our community’s when I was homeless popula- Centre paged that there was a tion by creating woman in the showroom who wanted to talk with a mobile healthme,” said Barry. care clinic for “This would be my first meeting with them. Helen. She told me of Barry Willis, of his first her vision to help our meeting with Helen Boyd community’s homeless population by creating a mobile healthcare clinic for them. Honestly, I thought this was a crazy idea but I listened. She wanted to convert a van into a mobile clinic and she wanted me to help her do it. Little did I know the tenacity of this woman! Eventually, I agreed to help bring her vision to life.” And so it began... The Care-A-Van itself was built and designed by the mechanics of Sunwest Auto and Sunwest RV. The work of refurbishing a 1987, 27-foot mobile home was done in the evening hours to renovate the van into the mobile outreach unit it is today. The mechanical work began in December of 2008, and less than five months later – April 27, 2009 – the Care-A-Van was on the streets of the Comox Valley. Helen says she would not have gotten the program up and running if it had not been for the generous contribution of volunteer professionals: 14 nurses, five doctors, two pharmacists, an optometrist, three dentists and the seven drivers who donate their time. The Care-A-Van program was presented last month the Volunteer Community Impact Award for health. This is the fifth award to be granted to members of the program in as many years. It speaks to the program’s leading role in best practices for services to homeless populations. The Care-A-Van is also currently featured nationally in the Canadian Nursing Association website, in Calgary’s Metro News and is an example of nurses leading the force for change. In April 2012, the Comox Bay Care Society was created to oversee the ongoing work of the CareA-Van. It is a registered charity with Revenue Canada. The board members of the Comox Bay Care

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take us along THE RECORD HIT new heights when Capt. Tony Madsen (left, of Comox) and First Officer Steve Dion (Point Holmes) took us along with them on a Boeing 767 flight from Shanghai to Vancouver. This picture was taken in Shanghai.

ALEXIS FORBES AND Jordan Rombough took the Record with them when they visited the beaches of the Mayan Riviera.

denise and serge gagnon from Comox took the Record to Morrocco for a trek through the desert and visits to Ouarzazate and Marrakech.

When it comes to spreading the news, readers of the Comox Valley Record are number one. They enjoy packing a copy of their favourite hometown newspaper with them as they travel the globe. Take us along on your next trip and send your photo to sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com. or drop it off at our office.

THE VISAS FOLKS at Panorama were (from left): Front - Joe Grubweiser, Rachel Pemble, Melle Pemble, Bazz Petropoulos, Jen Bowlby and Oscar Grubweiser. Back - Ron Greenhorn and Linda Grubweiser.