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Pallbearers carry the casket to the hearse after the ceremony, with military personnel saluting their fallen peer. PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD
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Military funeral for SAR Tech Sgt. Salesse, who graduated in 2005, trained at 19 Wing Scott Stanfield Record Staff
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Hundreds of people gathered Saturday at 19 Wing Comox to honour the memory of Sgt. Mark Salesse, who died during a military training exercise Feb. 5 at Polar Circus near Banff, Alta.
The 44-year-old, Winnipegbased Search and Rescue Technician — who had trained at 19 Wing before graduating into the SAR Tech profession in 2005 — had completed an ascent and was on his way down when an avalanche swept him off the side of a narrow cliff. A six-day search ensued but was hindered by poor weather. Before Saturday’s service, a funeral procession of about 20 vehicles escorted the casket from the Comox Valley Funeral Home
to the base. The pallbearer party included SAR Techs from various corners of Canada. “Mark was a friend to everyone,” his mother Liz Quinn said at the service. “He was the loving threads that held the colourful quilt of friends together. And by the many gathered here today, he saw beauty in each of you, and you in him.” The service concluded with a fly-past of a SAR aircraft and a firing volley.
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“(The support) is absolutely mind boggling,” she said in her living room, just one day before she was rushed to Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria for health issues prior to starting chemotherapy this week. “(Word) spreads so quickly, people I don’t even know are coming up to me.” Valdal’s connection to the Comox Valley runs deep: born at St. Joseph’s General Hospital, she attended school in Courtenay, met her husband in the Valley and connects with children through her work with the Tsolum Spirit Project — teaching kids about the salmon lifecycle and the larger ecosystem. She explains one of biggest Vishnu and Carolyn take time out from a ski day for a selfie. struggles with the diagnosis is Photo Submitted being a mother and wanting to create memories with her family. the first dates with Vishnu was a Casino March 22 at 6 p.m., which “My biggest fear is that I’m not cross-country ski date on Mount includes prizes and a silent aucgoing to be here for them. It’s the Washington. tion. scariest part.” On March 28 at the Courtenay “I made coffee and a picnic, and Valdal was scheduled to begin I made him ski. We got out to the Legion from 1-7 p.m., a carnival chemotherapy in Campbell River lookout and the whiskey jacks event is scheduled to raise funds this week in order to extend her were there – it was awesome.” and celebrate Valdal. life expectancy, but it began in Donations of refund containers A downhill skier since she was Victoria; she will return to the young, Valdal switched to cross- can also be left at either Comox Valley soon to continue treat- country and then biathlon, a sport Valley Encorp Return-It depots ment. for Valdal (Courtenay account which George is now learning. Whether it’s “It’s really fun #334 and Comox account #189). sports or in life, ValFor more information on the that he likes it; dal goes after what My biggest fear is he really likes events or how to donate, visit she wants – a phiand Valdal’s blog. that I’m not going to shooting losophy which she photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com the rifle part,” applied to her rela- be here for them. It’s she adds with a tionship with her the scariest part. laugh. “George is husband Vishnu. extremely strong Carolyn Valdal and is training Bucking convention, Valdal prowell. It’s nice for posed, in what she him to follow in calls “the shortest my footsteps, but I don’t want to engagement in history,” in July put too much pressure on him.” 2012. With the fight of her life in “I was home after work and front of her, Valdal is creating a turned the TV on and saw an ad blog (carolynsjourney.weebly.com) for people interested in doing a to chronicle her journey and share proposal. I sent an email to the stories, photos and updates of the producers and heard back soon months ahead. She is focusing after,” she explains. on the site, along with creating Valdal proposed on the tar- handmade, natural lotions and mac at the Richmond Airport, and jewelry, which she says she finds once Vishnu accepted, they flew enjoyment in making, and keeps by helicopter with her son George her occupied. to Grouse Mountain, where she With financial difficulties had secretly planned a wedding ahead following the diagnosis, for the television show The Pro- friends and family are rallying Keeping on track, Carolyn's posal. around the Valdal family, organiz- son George is following in his Many of her memories with her ing fundraisers for the family. mother's footsteps on the ski husband centre around Valdal’s Her sister-in-law is helping to hill. Photo Submitted love for skiing and recalls one of organize a fundraiser at Chances
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The clock is ticking for the Comox Valley Toy Library, and if time runs out, the notfor-profit organization may have to close its doors. Volunteer Vivian Vaillant said the library needs to find a permanent home by the end of March, or else its collection of toys which it lends out for a yearly membership may have to go into storage. "We've moved three times in the last year. We have pokers in the fire, but no real lead," she explained. The library, which is just shy of being open for a year, has moved from the outdoor pool area near the Lewis Centre in Courtenay, to The LINC (across the street) and back again to the pool area. Because of summer scheduling, the organization has to be out by late March. They are pleading for a new space, somewhere around 600 square feet, strolleraccessible, in a central location that has a bathroom. “It does make it hard to grow when you are moving all the time,” Rebecca Mohrs, founder of the library, said in a press release. “We always notice a drop in usership right after a move. It would be great to just know where things are going to be.”
Because the organization hasn't quite been open for 12 months, it is not eligible for grants, added Vaillant, nor does it have funds for rent or subsidized rent. "We have a wish list, and we would love a space that we can open up to other parent groups as well." The library is 100 per cent volunteer run, and encourages parents to obtain new toys for their children every week without the clutter or cost. For a one-time membership of $20 (the fee is waived for families with low income), members can pick up to five toys every two weeks for their children to play, and then exchange for new ones. Toys are sanitized between loanings. "Our number one goal is to reduce the
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Comox Valley Toy Library volunteer co-ordinator Andrea Woodrow holds her daughter Mabel inside the current library location. The CVTL is in need of a more stable, permanent location by the end of March. amount of plastic going into the landfill. Kids get bored of toys so fast; if we have a library for books, it makes sense to use one for toys,"
noted Vaillant. The organization has about 100 members, and she added the library serves a role for anyone with chil-
dren who enjoy having variety with their toys. There is also a "visiting membership." All membership fees go towards paying insurance, added Vaillant, who said when she was first made aware of the library, she donated some of her children's toys. "The kids had no problem donating toys for the library. It's a great way for my daughter to be part of the community." The CVTL is open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m., and Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. For more information, or to share an idea for a permanent home, contact Vaillant at 778-992-1232.
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Funeral: Salesse volunteered with both the Comox Valley SAR and Mount Washington Ski Patrol Continued from Page 1 Chief Warrant Officer Jeff Warden, commandant of the Canadian Forces School of Search and Rescue in Comox, said Salesse was “over and above most as far as the adventurous spirit is concerned. “He was always doing something adrenaline-wise,” said Warden, who wrote and delivered the eulogy. “If it wasn’t skydiving or hang-gliding it was scuba-diving, or, as his ultimate
demise, ice-climbing.” He said the large turnout “speaks to the individual and the community" that Salesse touched. “He was often part of these other agencies that are here representing today,” Warden said, noting the presence of Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue, and the BC Ambulance Service. “He didn’t spare any moments to sitting around. He was always
involved in something. At sixfoot-five, you didn’t miss Mark. Easily the tallest member of our occupation. However, very gregarious, outgoing, a very gentle spirit as well. Never had a bad word to say about anyone. An all-around great guy.” A native of Bathurst, N.B., Salesse had volunteered with Comox Valley Ground SAR and the Mount Washington Ski Patrol. His earlier military career in
Baybrook: Pavilion could be made with timber from house Continued from Page 1 'Baybrook' meanwhile was found to be structurally sound by a professional engineer and salvageable by a professional architect. In the report to council, Kanigan said in addition to the poor condition of the house, the access road is sub-standard, the bridge spanning the creek is non-engineered and the site's animal, fish and plant communities are vulnerable if concentration of human activity continued to be contemplated for the area. He added passive human movement through the space is acceptable. Coun. Barbara Price inquired about creating a pavilion with materials left from the destruction. Kanigan explained the timber from the home is worth salvaging, and the town could store it until a reasonable design was considered. Mayor Paul Ives added a park use plan will come back to the council table for consideration. ••• Following a discussion around the first draft of the town's 2015-2019 financial plan, council suggested looking at a 2.5 per cent residential increase in taxes for the upcoming year, and a 1.5 per cent increase in
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Peacekeeping Service Medal. On Sunday, the interment and a service was held in Bathurst where his father, Maurice Salesse, and other family members could say goodbye.
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Food bank video aims to destigmatize Susan Somerset, and they talked about how important it was to de-stigmatize the place.” Quinn said that, like many There is a stigma associated with food bank users that Cath- Comox Valley residents, she was unaware of the vast need for the erine Quinn wants to erase. She’s not just talking about food bank in the community. “It wasn’t really on my radar,” it; she’s produced a YouTube movie to help change people’s she said. “I knew it was there, but I was totalattitudes. ly unaware of Feeding Each It’s about us. It’s what happened Other takes a beyond those brief look at the about our friends, doors. clients as well as “A lot of peothe volunteers of our neighbours. ple think that the Comox Valley People need the food it’s just ne’er-doFood Bank. bank and we need wells who abuse Food banks the food bank throughout Cana- to just get past our but in fact ... 31 da are seeing an judgement about per cent of peoincrease in users, ple in the Valley and the clientele it. will surprise some Catherine Quinn are the ‘working poor’. It really is people. an issue. Also, 35 Single parents, pensioners, even those who per cent of the food bank’s cliwork full-time but still do not ents are children. It’s an issue earn enough to keep their pan- that just won’t go away.” Quinn said the fact that some tries stocked are coming to food banks like the Comox Valley people were willing to go “on camera” to talk about their reaFood Bank for help. “I worked with the (Comox sons for using the food bank is Valley) Food Bank to come up a good step towards the destigwith the concept – the first matization of its clientele. The thing we had to determine was more open people become to what kind of message they the issue, the more accepting wanted to put out there,” said the general public will be of the Quinn. “The initial conversation service. “The one lady, the pensioner, I had with (CVFB president) Jeff Hampton and (manager) she opened up to me and told Terry Farrell
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me her story about how her pension just doesn’t allow her to pay for all of her expenses every month,” said Quinn. “That’s important to know that. There are all kinds of stories. “Yes, there were many people who didn’t want to talk to me about it, and I don’t blame them. It’s because of that stigma. But it’s unfair.” The video also takes viewers inside the Comox Valley Food Bank, to meet some of its many volunteers. “You can see how hard working those volunteers are, and how tight they are as a group – you can feel the love,” said Quinn. “It’s people taking care of other people.” Quinn said the experience of developing the movie was a true eye-opener for her, and she’s hoping everyone will take the time to watch the three-minute clip. “It’s about us. It’s about our friends, our neighbours. People need the food bank and we need to just get past our judgement about it,” said Quinn. The movie can be seen at youtube.com/ watch?v=E62B2PuUH-k and there will be a celebration of the production’s release at the Comox Valley Art Gallery March 6.
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Hike for Hunger coming door to door for food bank donations The 5th Annual Hike for Hunger in the Town of Comox and East Courtenay takes place on Saturday, March. 7. From 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the 1st Komux Girl Guides, 1st Komux Pathfinders, 1st Comox Valley Rangers and the 386 Air Cadets will be canvassing neighbourhoods and knocking
on doors, collecting food for the Comox Valley Food Bank. Donations of non-perishable food items are also being accepted at the Comox Fire Hall or on Saturday morning at the Comox Pentecostal Church, 1919 Guthrie Rd., Comox. Most needed items include: macaroni and cheese or pasta
and sauce, canned fish or meat, peanut butter, powdered milk, infant formula and baby food, breakfast cereal, canned soups and stews, canned fruits or vegetables and other non-perishables. For more information, contact Debbie Wright at 250-3343569.
Community rallies to make inaugural Food Bank Calendar a huge success Residents of the Comox Valley – and beyond – made the inaugural Comox Valley Food Bank Calendar an overwhelming success. Sales and donations resulting from the production of the Comox Valley 2015 calendar, will result in almost $25,000 raised for the food bank. The highest overall numbers were achieved by the three Coastal Community Credit Union locations, who achieved $5,000 in sales. Many other retail outlets, as well as friends and colleagues of the producers, were acknowledged for their efforts.
“It's business owners like Julie lsvik at Beachwood Cafe and Rudy Sanchez at Marigold Natural Pharmacy that pitched in with tremendous enthusiasm,” said Frieda Home, who, along with Ernst Vegt, created the calendar and spearheaded the campaign. “They, along with Curves Comox, TD Canada Trust Ryan Road, Scotiabank Courtenay, City Centre Spirits and Ginger 9 accounted for high numbers of sales at their locations.” A few 2015 calendars are still available for sale at Blue Heron Books in Comox. Planning for the 2016 calendar is underway.
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amping fees, like everything else, including Medical Services Plan, BC Hydro and ICBC, are going up. The Liberal government has announced that, as of March 15, fees to camp in provincial parks will increase between $2 to $5 per night. That might not sound like much, but it’s going to cost at least $32 a night to sleep on the ground in Vancouver Island provincial parks. Over a long weekend, that would total $96. Add on the cost of travel, food and other necessities, and camping is no longer a cheap option for young families, or young adults working minimum-wage jobs. According to the Ministry of Environment, this is the first province-wide increase in camping fees since 2010. The varied rate increases take into account local demand and economic conditions, as well as the availability of private campgrounds. The provincial government collected about $17 million from its park and recreation fees during 2014, while spending a total of $22 million on direct park operating costs. Meanwhile, campsite use is on the rise across the province since the introduction of an online reservation service. Discover Camping handled 133,000 reservations last year, nearly a 10 per cent increase over 2013. Campgrounds allow families to get outdoors and spend time together. They are where kids learn to respect nature, to start a fire, where they chop wood and swim in the lake, roast marshmallows and gaze at the stars. They also attract tourists, who spend money in the region. Is it any wonder the government would want to milk more money from the source? —adapted from the Chilliwack Times Editor's note: Last week's editorial, ICBC’s monopoly costing us, had a misplaced decimal in the calculations. ICBC returned .24 per cent of insurance payments into local road improvements in 2014, not 2.4 per cent. Record Question of the Week This week: Would you buy property on Mount Washington considering the lack of fire protection services? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote.
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Still many hurdles for women to clear I nternational Women’s Day ment. The Commission meets is a time for celebration, annually around International reflection, and action. Women’s Day to discuss topics Since the day was first of importance to the advanceobserved on March 8, 1909, ment of women and girls. This progress and achieveyear is of particular ments toward significance given the POLITICS women’s economic, focus on the 20-year political, and social review of the Beiequality have jing Declaration and undoubtedly been Platform for Action, AIL made - this we must a momentous agreecelebrate. However, ment adopted at the ASADYK significant barriers 4th Women’s World still remain in almost Conference. every country, and for that we In the lead up to this sesmust continue to reflect and urge sion, all countries were asked to our governments and communiundertake an internal assessties to act. ment of their progress in the Even in wealthy countries like 12 critical areas identified in Canada, violence against women 1995, including women’s poverty, continues, equal pay is elusive, health, economic and political and women are significantly participation, education, and under-represented in positions human rights. The results are of decision making and leaderdepressing - no country has fully ship. When you look more closely achieved the goals that were set. at the progress of aboriginal Indeed across the board, progress women, women with disabilities has been slow and uneven, with and racialized women the picture some countries much further becomes even less rosy. behind than others. The draft So when will this change? political statement for the sesApparently by 2030. sion, which is expected to be Women and state officials adopted in the first few days of from around the world are the meetings, urges countries to gathering in New York this commit to accelerate progress, week for the United Nations and sets a new goal of 2030 to Commission on the Status of fully realize the declaration and Women (CSW). Assessments, platform for action. discussions, and decisions will For women who remember be made about how to accelerthat 4th World Women’s Conate progress toward gender ference, this delay is surely a equality and women’s empowerdisappointment – another 15
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years would be nearly two generations since 1995. For others, 2030 may seem a very ambitious goal knowing just how far many countries are from even granting women and girls some of the most basic human rights. There is a large contingent from Canada who attend the CSW sessions annually and actively participate in the proceedings, including my organization, the Canadian Federation of University Women. As well there are representatives from the YWCA Canada, the National Council of Women Canada, and others. For those of us that attend regularly, we know that making commitments is the easiest part – it’s the implementation that’s the major challenge. So when the session ends, women’s and girls’ rights advocates will begin the hard work of trying to hold our respective governments to their commitments. In Canada the following outcomes are clear: a National Action Plan on Violence against Women and Girls; a National Anti-Poverty Plan with a clear gender lens; affordable early learning and child care; federal (and where none exist, provincial) pay equity legislation, gender budgeting, and decision makers who are responsive to the needs of women and girls. Gail Nasadyk is the president of CFUW Comox Valley. To learn more about CFUW Comox Valley go to: sites.google.com/site/cfuwcv
Fifth Street Bridge should be converted into a pedestrian bridge Dear editor, Instead of the expense of a new bridge, why not just make 5th a pedestrian only street in the downtown core? First and foremost that would make the downtown core a place where people want to be, gather and socialize. Using this valuable space for
parking cars or idling waiting to cross the bridge is highly questionable. Closing 5th Street has huge benefits to bridge traffic, however. Traffic into the core can now be given preferential left turn onto Cliffe Avenue then free flows right onto 6th Street. Traffic out of the core can flow
smoothly with a preferential left turn from 6th onto Cliffe. The advantage of moving this traffic from 5th to 6th is that it no longer impedes inbound bridge traffic. Everyone flows better, no new bridge lanes are needed and we get a re- energized downtown. Dan Lemay Courtenay
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Condition of old ski area disgusts Valley visitor Dear editor, I have been visiting the Comox Valley from Edmonton for the last two weeks. One hike suggested to me was to go up to Mt. Becher. I found this a very pleasant excursion with great scenery in Strathcona Park and overlooking the region from the top. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for the hike up to the park boundary. I went up the old Mt. Woods/ Forbidden Plateau ski area
route. For a jurisdiction that prides itself on its environmental orientation this was a disgrace. The site is full of burned out buildings, partially collapsed structures, partially dismantled ski lift parts strewn around at the top just before the park boundary, pieces of machinery, steel plates, plastic and corrugated steel pipe, old fuel tanks and rusting structures. Graffiti covered foundation walls, remnants of fire pits, general garbage complete the
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picture. The old chair lift is still standing, with all the chairs still hanging from old cable. The
old pylons are rusting and one wonders when one will collapse, bringing the cable and chairs
Building a new bridge would be environmentally irresponsible Dear editor, Councillor Eriksson, welcome to the Comox Valley. I know you are a member of the Courtenay council but you appear to have forgotten something about the Comox Valley. It's big on that "green idea". You know the "R" stuff: reduce, recycle, repair. It is much less expensive to repair the bridge than to build
a new one. It's better for the environment to keep a bridge which has another 35 years in it. A paint job has less impact on the environment. You sited the Craigflower Bridge in Victoria as an example of how good a new bridge might be. I'd refer you to the Johnston St. bridge with its faulty steel from China. The current bridge is made from good
old North American steel. A lot of stuff built in the 1950s and ’60s is still in good working order, including a lot of us humans. If the current bridge has another 35 years of life, then it will give Courtenay council that much time to "save" for a new bridge. The Craigflower Bridge in Victoria may have been built with money from Ottawa, but that is still tax
payers' money. I'd prefer not to spend money when we don't have to. In 35 years, we may not need a new bridge, if people take to using the shoelace express or bikes. There is nothing wrong with the current bridge that a paint job and some repairs won't fix. I love how it looks. E. A. Foster Comox
down as well. Undoubtedly this will just be ignored and all will be left to sit on the hill side. What is the point of having a provincial park with great scenery as an attraction when one is exposed to environmental degradation on the trail to get to it? This is not something that should be allowed to exist in the Comox Valley.
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Public letter of apology submitted by CJC Below is a public letter of apology submitted as one of the outcomes of a recent resolution conference held at the Community Justice Centre. Dear editor, As we make our way through life we are bound to make mistakes that we will come to regret. Maybe you let down a family member in some way, broke someone’s trust, or took advantage of a situation in a way you shouldn’t have. Sometimes all these conditions are true when someone makes the mistake of breaking the law, even if it was a singular impulsive incident borne of a lapse in judgment. When this is the case, the perpetrator can be faced with a challenged identity. A potential permanent black stain on their record to follow them, a sense of displacement from their community, they could in essence view themselves as an outsider-criminal. These feelings are not entirely unfounded, as even minor crimes singular in nature can be dealt with severely via the police through the punitive court process. Depending on the context, this system is flawed because the community and victims suffer from the crime committed; the court systems are already flooded and even the perpetrator is not given the chance to atone for their actions in a way that benefits the victim or their own state of mind. Luckily, B.C. is a leader in our country for offering an alternative system called restorative justice, which addresses all these concerns. If certain criteria are met, most significantly being that the offender is truly remorseful for their actions and desires to accept responsibility to make amends, the case can be removed from the court system and is instead placed in the hands of the community. The victim and offender meet along with an arbitrator and community representatives. The offender is given the chance to take responsibility for their actions without fear of legal repercussion.
The primary goal of the restorative justice system is to repair the harm done by the offence, rather than to simply punish. After accepting responsibility, and through discussion of the events with the victims and the community representatives, the offender has a chance to formally face their crime, the victim and themselves. Following this, if their remorse is real, the group works together to come up with a plan to make amends; whether it be letters of apology, community service, or any other solution that benefits the community and fixes the imbalance caused by the crime. I myself committed a crime in the community; I took advantage of what seemed like an easy situation in order to steal an entirely non-essential superfluous item from a department store. While I was immediately able to acknowledge what I had done was wrong, it was not immediately clear to me who the victim was other than a faceless corporate entity. The restorative justice solution that I was lucky enough to have offered to me allowed me to see the faces that I affected. It allowed me to realize that the consequences of my actions fell not only on myself, but on my friends, my family, the workers of the store, and more are all affected. Aside from serious economic impacts, I infringed upon the safe space of a work environment by breaking the community’s trust while shamefully disappointing the view my friends and family might have of me. I came to feel true remorse and shame for my actions but was given an opportunity to right my wrong. I offer a sincere apology to those I affected, and a genuine thanks to the people at the Courtenay community justice centre, which is entirely volunteer run. They are running a terrifically beneficial program for the Comox Valley, and their proven rehabilitation success rate is testament to that. Thank you. Community Justice Centre
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Hypnotherapy college opens The Canadian College of Advanced Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy has just opened its doors in the Comox Valley and is now recruiting future hypnotherapists. The school, founded by local master hypnotist Jeannie Spencer, will train the next generation of hypnotherapists to enter what Spencer describes as an incredibly rewarding and increasingly popular field of therapy. “There’s a huge demand for this,” says Spencer, who’s run her own successful hypnotherapy practice since 2002. “Once you understand and learn how to unlock the power of your mind, and help someone else do the same, your potential is limitless. Working as a clinical hypnotherapist, you will develop positive connections that will help bring about truly transformational change.” Students who complete the 220-hour hypnotherapy program through the CCAHH will study three modules – basic hypnotherapy, master hypnotist and clinical hypnosis – and will graduate with a diploma in clinical hypnotherapy. The curriculum, which is approved by the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association and the Private Career Training Institutions Agency of B.C. (PCTIA), also includes instruction on the business side of starting and operating a hypnotherapy practice. Spencer’s past students, whom she trained under the umbrella of her other business, InvisionYourLife.com, have all gone on to open their own hypnotherapy practices. Interest in the new college from all over Vancouver Island has been high, she says. Her first course, April 16, is already half full. “As awareness of psycho-physical response increases, more and more people are realizing just how important the mind is to total health and well-being,” says Spencer. “I’ve seen firsthand what many would call miracles, and they all come from within. Hypnotherapy is the practice of creating and implementing change and it’s made all the difference in my own life. I’m looking forward
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Network and learn at SBA meetings The next Comox Valley Small Business Association meeting is Thursday, March 5 at the Filberg Centre's Evergreen Room. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. Networking is from 5:30-6, followed by the educational portion which runs until 7 p.m. The guest speaker is Bob Cassady, owner of Software Systems. He will speak about custom and off-the-shelf software solutions, pros and cons, and advice for knowing when custom is better.
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Tickling the ivories at the Sid Mark Allan Special to the Record
Tina Filippino will have attendees singing along with her at tonight's 1st Tuesday Fundraiser at the Mex. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Filippino making music fun at 1st Tuesday Fundraiser Stephen Lewis Foundation March benefactor of Mex concert series Tina Filippino is the featured performer at tonight’s 1st Tuesday Fundraiser, at the Mex Pub. Filippino loves to sing and getting others to sing along with her has morphed into a full time job of song leading here in the Comox Valley. The three Letz Sing singing groups that meet weekly are part of the UBUNTU Network, a global community of choir groups that love singing and believe the world can be made a better place through song. Last year at this time Filippino was visiting Ethiopia and South Africa representing the Merville Grand Mothers on an educational trip with the Stephen Lewis Foundation. These areas have experienced tremendous hardship, and many children who have lost both parents to the AIDS epidemic are being raised by their grandmothers. Filippino’s trip allowed her to see the work the foundation supports in sub Saharan Africa
first hand and inspired her to continue to work here at home raising funds to support grandmothers raising their grandchildren. Since the trip, Filippino has championed the Stephen Lewis Foundation, and all proceeds from the March 3 concert will go towards the cause. The evening at the Mex will include the performance of a few original songs and covers, as well as audience sing-alongs, with some old favorites and a few surprises. Filippino will also engage the audience with songs, chants, rounds, and harmonies that are fun and inclusive, and taught in the oral tradition of call and response. “You don’t have to know how to sing to enjoy the experience,” says Filippino. “This ... will be both an evening for listening to music, and experiencing the fun of singing together,” says event host Judy Wing. Donations will be collected at the door by the Merville Grand Mothers. Food donations for the Comox Valley Food Bank are also greatly appreciated. The Mex Pub is located at 1001 Ryan Rd. in Courtenay. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
The Sid Williams Theatre piano will get quite a workout when Sarah Hagen hosts the next Mattina Musica concert on March 9, part of the Sid Williams Theatre Society’s Blue Circle Series. The Comox Valley-raised pianist will welcome Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann, known professionally as the Bergmann Piano Duo. “We’re going to play on only the one piano,” Hagen said of herself and her two guests. “The piano at the Sid might just dissolve into a puddle,” she joked. They will open with a piece composed by Marcel Bergmann for one hand. “Then I’ll play something with both my hands. We’ll all play with one hand each, all the way up to Rachmaninoff for six hands.” Rehearsal time is an issue that will be partly resolved when the three touring pianists converge the day before the concert. The 20-minute Variations by Brahms will allow the Bergmanns to show what they can do. “They’re one of the most outstanding and remarkable piano duos internationally. For people to have the opportunity to hear four hands, I think it’s going to be really special.” Pianists, Hagen revealed, enjoy playing duets. “It’s kind of a solitary instrument, but when people really play duets and really think alike and have played together for so many years, that’s a whole other experience.” The series, whose Italian name means morning music, is going
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“better than I ever hoped,” Hagen said. “People are happy and the audience is continually growing. I’ve been really happy with the quality of the artists.” Hagen loves being able to program musicians she respects and wants to play with. “I’m living the dream. I get to play with the people I choose. I really handpick them. I always have this list of people in my mind. “I’m starting to look at next season. It’s a question of juggling people, finding the balance between instruments and personalities.” Hagen must be patient and deal with musicians’ busy and far-flung schedules.
“There are some people I ask and they want to be on, but they can’t because of their schedules, which is the only time I’m ever disappointed, but I hope they can come the next year.” Although she moved to Vancouver in 2011, Hagen returns to the Comox Valley at least five times per season to perform Mattina Musica concerts. How does playing here compare to the many other places, including Carnegie Hall, where she has performed? “I think I can tell more inside jokes,” she chuckled. “It sounds kind of corny, but my mom’s there,” she continued. “My piano teacher comes to every concert.” Continued on Page 12
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Loose Gravel jazzing it up The Georgia Straight Jazz Society keeps it local this week with Loose Gravel on March 5. Comprising five recognized Valley musicians, the band plays largely from the “West Coast Cool School” of jazz, but without the sound of a piano or guitar. "We've taken the Gerry Mulligan Quartet material from 1952-53 as a kicking-off point," says bassist James Lithgow in an interview the other day. That quartet featured Mulligan on baritone sax, Chet Baker trumpet, Bob Whitlock bass and Chico Hamilton on drums. Often enough Baker was replaced by Bob Brookmeyer on trombone, but Loose Gravel liked the sound of the three horns, so it’s a quintet.” There are differences large and small between the original Mulligan band and today's Loose Gravel. "Whitlock had a pencil thin moustache and we don't have one of those between us," says Lithgow, "Instead we stole the idea of no piano or guitar holding down the harmony." After a couple of years of playing together these somewhat disparate and diverse personalities have forged a musical unit that rests comfortably on the
ear, yet challenges the usual jazz combo lineup. Additionally, Loose Gravel Quintet features well known multi-instrumentalist Oscar Robles as the other half of Lithgow’s rhythm section. Robles brings not just jazz drumming skills but a real wealth of experience from Flamenco, Funk and World-Beat. While percussion is his main role in Loose Gravel, Robles is also well known for playing guitar and the Stick, a multi-stringed instrument. "We keep Oscar on the drum as our principal format choice, but as you know, he's expressive on any percussion from standard kit to dinner cutlery." On the front line of Loose Gravel is band-leader Tony Morrison, bringing a multi-reed tool kit of saxophones and flute. Tony is familiar to local audiences across a wide range of styles. Jay Havelaar, on trumpet and flugelhorn, is a musician's musician, and often the first call in this part of the world for a soloist in any format. "Originally we were going to get Jay to sing a few tunes a la Chet Baker, but Jay very quickly pointed out that Baker didn’t sing with the Mulligan band in ’52, and besides, he didn’t think there
was an audience that would pay to hear him sing," added Lithgow. Rounding out the horns is Jeff Agopsowicz, who, along with Nick La Riviere, is half of the Victoria-based Trombone Mayhem. “Jeff is a recent transplant to the North Island who cut his musical teeth with the military's Naden Band.” Jay, Jeff and Tony have many years in larger ensembles and relish the opportunity to dig deeper into the melodic content of familiar tunes, especially with the unusual setting of the piano-less Loose Gravel. "We stick pretty close to original arrangements for all our material, but leave a lot of room for melodic and harmonic spontaneity," adds Morrison. “We’re not confined to West Coast Cool,” Lithgow said. “The band does mine earlier and later jazz eras for their material, including tunes by Sidney Bechet, Thelonious Monk, and Duke Ellington. Come down on Thursday evening and enjoy the sounds of Loose Gravel at the Avalanche Bar and Grill. Attendance is $10 for Jazz Society members and $12 for non-members. Show time is 7:30 p.m. A special dinner menu is available.
Mattina: Hectic schedule has Hagen racking up the miles Continued from Page 11 The Mattina series has spread to other communities, she noted. After four years of playing regularly in Nanaimo, Hagen said it’s developing a hometown feel. The itinerary on Hagen’s website includes a staggering list of performances. “Just since the new year, I flew back from a holiday in Europe, I stopped in Toronto on the way, I was on the Island, went to Halifax, Labrador, came back
isn’t sure what town she’s in, Hagen laughed. “Almost every day.” The next Mattina Musica (Morning Music) concerts happens March 9. Music lovers are welcome to meet in the Sid Williams Theatre lobby at 9:45 a.m. for tea, coffee and conversation before the 10:30 a.m. concert. For more information, visit sarahhagen.com or www.sidwilliamstheatre.com, phone 250-338-2430 or visit the Sid box office at 442 Cliffe Ave. in Courtenay.
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Liz.Friis@sjghcomox.ca 250-338-1451 Accompany residents on walks around the Glacier View Lodge facility one day per week 3-4 hours at a time. Obtain exercise while volunteering on relaxing strolls and have friendly conversations with our wonderful residents.
Powerlifting Head Coach
Special Olympics – Comox Valley alisa.hooper@gmail.com We are looking for a Head Coach to take our our Powerlifting Program. Must have a good knowledge of proper Powerlifting techniques and how to do so safely Knowledge and understanding of working with adults and youth with intellectual disabilities.
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Cathy Stotts - 250-334-2995 ed.cvhis@gmail.com Tech savvy individual needed to assist in the networking of office computers, printers, fax etc. organizing passwords, making the office secure etc. Help is also needed with social media pages such as facebook and twitter.
KidStart Mentor
Wendy Thurlborn - 250-338-7341 1:1 mentoring program with child 6-18 years of age; doing fun, healthy recreational activities in the community for 3 hours per week. There is a thorough screening process with training and support for mentors.
Activity Leader - Beaver Scouts
Scouts Canada Courtenay Beaver Scouts are looking for volunteers to help out as activity leaders. If you like to work with youth ages 5-7 years, and want to have fun teaching games, crafts, and songs, please contact Melissa at mbraun@scouts.ca.
Assistant Resource Development
Habitat for Humanity 250-334-3777 - cvvmvin@gmail.com Assisting the Resource Development Manager, you would be conducting administrative duties on a part time as needed bases. An excellent knowledge of computers and popular programs required. A good opportunity for someone who would like to get to know people in the community and be introduced to business officials. Please call for further details.
Filberg Festival Team Leaders
Kirra Gullickson - 250-339-2715 The 33rd Filberg Festival takes place on the Filberg Park grounds July 31 to August 3, 2015. We are looking for Team Leaders for a variety of crews. FHLPA Team Leader expectations are that you attend the Team leader meetings, schedule and organize your crew - with appropriate break relief- in a timely manner, clearly communicate to your crew the benefits and expectations of volunteering at the Festival, and communicate on a regular basis with the festival Volunteer coordinator.
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Marine Advanced First Aid Comprehensive first aid & CPR and scenarios for those who need a higher level of training to work & respond to emergencies in a marine setting. Course meets the requirements of Transport Canada outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008. Designed for any person who wants to obtain a Master’s or Officer’s certificate or endorsement, or those providing first aid on board a vessel engaged on coastal voyage, class 1, or unlimited voyage. CDN (Candidate Document Number) required.
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Caila Holbrook – 250-703-2871 Pwmaps@gmail.com Project Watershed needs someone to help us promote their extensive library to educational institutions and update the cataloge library. Their library houses 17 years worth of local environmental knowledge and data collected through studies, assessments, reports, maps and videos.
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Annette Moore – 250-890-3030 annette.moore@viha.ca Provide manicures to residents of The Views Residential Care facility and the Transitional Care Unit, including hand massage and applying nail polish. Any time during the day any day on The Views and any afternoon, but preferably Monday on the Transitional Care Unit.
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Teasdale named Player of Year
Bradley Teasdale of the Comox Valley Re/Max Ocean Pacific Realty Bantam Rep travelling team was named Player of the Year at BC Minor Baseball Association’s 2015 awards banquet. Teasdale received the award Feb. 21 at the Langley Events Centre. It was presented to him by Eric Toneff, area supervisor for Vancouver Island North for BC Minor Baseball. Toneff, a past president of the Comox Valley Baseball Umpires Association, told the crowd that Teasdale’s athletic skills, abilities, and game stats were more than enough to gain his nomination for this award, but it was his attitude and willingness to be part of the team that made him stand out. To quote his coach Shannon Gaboury, “Brad’s greatest attribute besides his playing skills, is his willingness to mentor, and encourage others without judgment. He acts like a leader and does so by example of encouraging spirit, and good sportsmanship. “He is a hard worker at every practice, game and off-field jobs. His positive attitude and ability to connect with all players and coaches goes a long way in consideration for this
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Glacier Kings set to weather the Storm Earle Couper Record Staff
The bell rings for round two of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoffs on Friday, March 6 for the Comox Valley Glacier Kings as they take on the Campbell River Storm in the North Division final. The best-of-seven series begins March 6 in Campbell River. Game 2 goes March 7 in Courtenay with game time 7:30 p.m. at the Comox Valley Sports Centre Arena #1. Game 3 goes March 10 in Courtenay at 7 p.m., Game 4 March 11 in Campbell River, Game 5 March 13 in Campbell River, Game 6 March 14 in Courtenay and Game 7 March 15 in Campbell River. The North Division winner will meet the South Division champion, and defending VIJHL champion, Victoria Cougars in the league playoff final.
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Kelly new president Bradley Teasdale of the Re/Max Ocean Pacific Realty Bantam Rep travelling team is presented with the BC Minor Baseball Association Player of the Year award by Eric Toneff. Photo Submitted award. It has been my pleasure to coach, and be associated with Brad.” For more information and 2015 registration info, go to CVBA.ca or BCMinorBaseball.org Along with awards banquet, BC Minor Baseball Association hosted their annual Coaches Conven-
tion, with over 250 coaches and another 200 players province attending. An all-star lineup of presenters and coaches including Toronto Blue Jays alumni players Lloyd Moseby and Rance Mulliniks, Greg Hamilton head coach of the Canadian Junior National Team, also
Reggie Smith, Pete Caliendo, Pete Wilkinson, Ron Davini, Randy Town, Marty Lehn, Dave Empey, Rick Johnston. Matt Holtzman and Nilo Ghajar-Williams, Bob Elliott and Mike Sarai were part of the player development clinics. – Comox Valley Baseball Association
Bill Kelly, head professelected as the sional at Glacier Greens PGA of BC Golf Course in Comox, President,” is the PGA of British Kelly said. “I Columbia’s new presiam very proud dent. He was inducted of our brand as the groups’s 38th and the 650 president at their Feb. 23 members kelly meeting in Vancouver. across British Serving the last two Columbia who represent years as vice-presidents it. The PGA of BC Board of administration and of Directors will continfinance, Kelly, a resident ue to focus on member of Nanaimo, was selected benefits, education and by the Board of Directors engagement” says Kelly. – PGA of British for the role. Columbia “I am honoured to be
Special Olympics athletes strike gold at 2015 Winter Games Earle Couper Record Staff
Comox Valley Special Olympics athletes were as good as gold at the 2015 Special Olympics Winter Games, held Feb. 19-21 at Kamloops and Sun Peaks. Both the local curling team and floor hockey team won gold medals. The curlers – coached by Sandra Gallaway with skip Shelly Marinus, third Sherri Lines, second Ken Davidson and lead Debbie Downer – won their Blue Division. They played a divisioning round of four ends then four games of six ends, losing only one game. They came back in the gold medal game to beat Richmond 9-3. Meanwhile, the floor hockey team went undefeated to capture their gold medals. They beat Kelowna 6-1 in the Red Division final. Randy James is the head coach with Ed Houlihan and Larry Cagna assistant coaches. Comox Valley players on the team included Bobby Bolen, Brad Hogan, Colin Wells, Jake Hooper, Joe Grubweiser, Keven Breland, Matthew Cadwell, Max Porcher and Terry Daniels. Chris Malboeuf, another local athlete, won a silver medal in the Green Division playing for Port Alberni. Jacob White of the Comox Valley won gold in Male Division 1 of the floor hockey individual skills competition. Participants from around B.C. and the Yukon were at the top of their game in earning more than 350 medals in seven sports. Full results and photos are at www.sobcgameskamloops.ca sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
All that glitters was indeed gold for the Comox Valley Special Olympics curlers and floor hockey team at the 2015 Winter Games in Kamloops. Photo Submitted
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Kickers off to great start
Youngsters had fun learning the basics of rugyy at local schools.
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Rookies rocking it with rugby Ian Kennedy Special to the Record
Top coaches maintain that it takes 10,000 hours of practice and play to make a world-class, or an Olympic athlete, and in order to fit those many hours into young lives athletes must take up their chosen sports at an early age. With this in mind, Rugby Canada has begun a pilot project in the Comox Valley to introduce boys and girls aged five to 15 to the game of rugby with a mass-participation program called Rookie Rugby. Using game-based learning, volunteers and teachers are introducing the great game of rugby to elementary children who have never seen a rugby ball before. “So far the results have been very positive,” says B.C. Rugby Development Officer Tony La Carte, who is championing the project on Vancouver Island. “The aim is to get the kids active and to let them run around using a rugby ball. Making the game
fun is key, the structure comes later.” La Carte recently spent a couple of days in the Valley and, with the help of volunteers and the Kickers Rugby Club, introduced Rookie Rugby to over 450 children at Brooklyn, Huband Park, Queneesh and Ecole Puntledge Park Schools. “Most of those kids had never seen a rugby ball before but they took to it like ducks to water.” offers La Carte, himself an international rugby player who travelled the world playing Sevens rugby and 15s rugby for Canada. “When I was in New Zealand, home to the New Zealand All-Blacks the world’s number one men’s and women’s teams, kids as young as four and five were running around in bare feet playing rugby. There definitely is a correlation between starting rugby early and being the world’s best.” Recognizing this, the United States, using Rookie Rugby, has introduced six million children to rugby in recent years and Rugby
Canada is now using their model and piloting it in Comox Valley and Port Coquitlam to see how it goes. “It’s a flag sport with no tackling and it aims to let children have fun and teach them skills of catching, passing and running with the ball in hand. Once they have been introduced to the game at this level and they want to continue with the game they can take up mini rugby, play it in school or at the club level,” says La Carte. “Kids are four times more likely to continue with a sport if they play it in a P.E. class first.” Aimee Burley, who runs the local Kickers Mini Rugby program, says that eight new children showed up at the club on Sunday looking to play mini rugby as a result of the Rookie Rugby. “I was very pleasantly surprised,” said Burley. “This shows that Rookie Rugby is already having a very positive impact.” Rugby Canada has developed an array of easy-to-use teaching
resources, CDs and on-line materials that makes it extremely easy for teachers and volunteers to run Rookie Rugby. “I have never seen a sport partner with schools like this before,” says School District 71’s coordinator of Elementary School Athletics, Kyle Timms. “It’s a very worthwhile program that teachers can use to interest more children in sport.” Rookie Rugby plants the seed and even if it doesn’t look like rugby in the conventional sense, it introduces a new game to children and parents and lays the foundation for lifelong activity. And, if it helps to produce world-class athletes for Rugby Canada in the future – that can only be good too. For more information go to: rookierugby. ca and http://comoxvalleyrugby.ca/
The Comox Valley Kickers women’s rugby team has had a strong start to their spring season, winning both of their opening matches. On Feb. 14 a very enthusiastic team under the coaching of Aaron L’arrivee travelled to Victoria and played with grit and heart, outscoring Velox 66-20. Credited with most of the day’s trys, newcomer Samantha Matheson showed her skill and speed on the outside and quickly ran up the scoreboard for the Kickers. Also having a good game was the team’s kicker Paula Moore, making eight of 10 conversion kicks. Other scorers for the Kickers were Danelle Campbell and centre Natalie Nguyen. On Feb. 21 the Kickers were in Vancouver to play a match against the Scribes, a new team in the division. They were little competition for the Comox Valley team and the final score was 107-0. Scoring for the Kickers from the backs were Moore, Marie Eve BrindamourCarignan, Nguyen and from the forwards Jessica Leek, Campbell and Carlie Beaulieu. The Kickers women’s team has seen an influx of new, talented players and are looking forward to a successful season. They have a week off before
hosting Langley at home at Village Park in Cumberland on March 7. New players of all levels are always
welcome. To find out more about the team or the sport visit www. comoxvalleyrugby.ca – Comox Valley Kickers RFC
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The Comox Valley Record wants to recognize the many events that make our community a better place to live. Email your photos and submissions, titled “Community Service” to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com.
Glacier View Secondary and Aboriginal Education Services are proud to showcase their new 24 passenger bus. The new bus will provide a low cost transportation option for students to embrace learning opportunities outside the classroom. The students and staff of Glacier View Secondary and Aboriginal Education Services would like to extend a huge thank you to the ongoing generosity and support of our community sponsors pictured (left to right): Murray McRae - Glacier View Principal, Rod McLean - Brian McLean's, Gail Martindale - Aboriginal Education Services, Jeff Ackinclose - Thrifty Foods, Mike Finneron - Speedpro Signs, Terry Rennison - Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club.
Bob Bush of Bush and Company along with Panda present Comox Fire Chief Gord Schreiner with a cheque for $500 as part of the St. Jules Method 4x4 Monster Mile Fitness Challenge proceeds. Panda is St. Jules' pup and mascot of The Cave fitness centre.
The Comox Legion held its Installation Night recently. Here are the 2015 branch officers: Front row left to right - Gerry Maillet, Gillian Iddiols, Norma Hanson, Ernie Mills, Stu Mckinnon, Don Davis, Branch Padre Matthew Lucas. Back row left to right - Ernie Stefanik, John Davis, Rod Verchere, Rod Bell-Irving, Victoria Coffey, John Paulin, Dave Willington. Missing Kirk Bailey.
The Comox Legion held its Installation Night recently. Here is the 2015 Ladies Auxiliary: front row left to right - Edythe Erickson, Lorraine Gillis, Eileen Paulin, Judi Davis (Zone Commander), Jasia Cocking; back row left to right Barb Waugh, Jean Schreiner, Laura Webber, Amy Heal, Helen Steed, Lil Smith. Missing De Frederikson, Pat Johnston.
On Feb. 11 the Monarch Lions were pleased to hand out $6,250 to community groups. “The money we raise from our fundraising projects support local organizations,” said President Rick Grinham. Pictured are representatives from the recipient groups. From left - Sara Pausiciel, Carol Jennermann (NI Festival of Performing Arts), Heather Crites (CRA), Liz Friis (Glacier View Lodge), Pam Willis (Senior Peer Counseling), Tom Bashe (Habitat for Humanity), Gillian Normandin and Rosalie Chappell (CV Family Services), Robin Smart (Boys and Girls Club), Maureen Swift (CV Hospice), Lynne Dashkewytch (St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation) Lions' President Rick Grinham, Fred Cote, Terry Spencer, Doug Muma, Cec Specht, Tom Witty, Lloyd Kuhn, Danielle Witty, Ron Webber
For the second year in a row, the vibrant women of Java Talk Connections, a Comox Military Family Resource Centre networking group, held a holiday family photo shoot to raise funds for a local community service. This year they selected the food bank and their efforts raised $400, which was presented to Jeff Hampton, Comox Valley Food Bank Society President.
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Peter Ronald Wybenga August 6th, 1944 ~ February 18th, 2015
Born: in Zwaagwesteinde, Netherlands. Immigrated to Canada with his family in 1951. Peter passed away peacefully in his 70th year, at his home in Comox B.C. surrounded by his loving family. He was blessed to have been able to stay In the home he loved, with wonderful care from his wife Carol and family. Peter wore so many hats (and we must admit, looked darn good in all of them) ~ Loving Husband ~ Dad ~ Son ~ Step-Father ~ Brother ~ Uncle ~ Cousin ~ Son-in-law ~ Brother-in-law ~ Grandfather ~ Great Grandfather ~ and all round loyal loving friend to many people. A loving son, to his Mother and Father, Diane & John Wybenga (predeceased by both of them). A wonderful brother to his sisters Tinie (Dick) Spanjer & Grace (Jack) Walda, of Beachville, Ontario, Married in 1969, to Lynne and they had two beautiful daughters. An adventurous, loving, awesome Dad to his two beautiful daughter’s Heidi (Russell) Watson of Ingersoll, Ontario & Karen Wybenga of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and lovely granddaughter, Kristen. He was remarried in 1990 to Carol. He was such a loving, kind, devoted husband for 25 years. He also was a wonderful Stepfather to Carol’s children Jason (Roberta) Clarke & Amanda (Jamie) Richardson & being Grandfather (Papa) to Jessica, Jasmine & Kristina & being just the best great grandfather (Papa) that sweet little Sophie could have been blessed to have in her life, albeit for such a short time. The sun rose to shine on her & she was his joy. Her essence seemed to breathe new life into him, as he valiantly fought terminal cancer. Also survived by; Father & Mother-in-law, Ray & Nora Rasmussen of Comox, Sister-in-laws: Heather (Brian) Gooding of Mill Bay, Noreen (John) Queen of Courtenay, brother-in-laws: Glen (Deb) Rasmussen of Nanaimo, Eric (Vicki) Rasmussen of Courtenay. Also numerous, nieces & nephews, and a multitude of wonderful friends, he treasured. Peter lived his life with exuberance. Always having an adventurous spirit. He did it in so many wonderful ways that not many could rival. His adventures were many, he travelled the world. Peter served over 20 years with the Canadian Military. Retired, then continued his service with the Canadian Reserve Forces & Peacekeeping with the MFO in the Middle East. Peter also worked at Glacier View Lodge for 10 years. He loved working there, he enjoyed the residents so much. He was kind & selfless and brought joy & smiles to their faces with his beautiful voice, singing songs they loved. Hugs were also, always readily available & given freely. Peter had a lust for life that was immeasurable. He never met a stranger. He exuded love and laughter. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Winter for the unwavering dedication and wonderful care that she gave to Peter, enabling him to fulfill his wish to pass at home. Also for the continuing support & guidance she provided to his wife & family. Many thanks also to Dr. Coppin & Dr. Savage (Victoria) Dr. Clark, Dr. Thomas, (Comox Valley) also St. Joseph’s medical staff in the Cancer Clinic, Comox Valley Hospice & Healing Touch, V.I.H.A. nursing staff for their dedication & compassion. The family request anyone wishing to make a donation in Peter’s memory, that it be made to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Cancer Clinic, Comox. A Celebration of Life for Peter was held on Saturday, February 28th, 2015, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at his home. A chance for family & friends to share a story or special memory, of how their lives were enriched by this wonderful man.
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JOHNSTON, Torey Anthony It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Torey Anthony Johnston (42) on Friday, February 20, 2015 in Edmonton, AB. Torey is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife of 23 years, Tanya; daughter, Mahayla and son, Jacob of Creston, BC. He also leaves behind his parents, Anthony and Carol Johnston of Royston; brother, Jamie of Victoria. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Herbert and Rose Johnston; Bruce and Florence McLean, as well as his Uncle Bruce McLean. Also left to mourn are too many family and close friends to mention. A Celebration of Torey’s Life will be held Sunday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m. at the Creston and District Community Complex in Creston, BC.
Allan Victor Robinson August 7, 1922 ~ January 30 2015 Allan was the youngest son of John and Edith (Peale) Robinson. He came to Ladysmith, B.C. from Workington, Cumbria, England in 1925. A few years later he moved to North Vancouver where he met the love of his life, Pamela Archer, who he married in 1943. Allan was active in Air Cadets as a teen, which led to his career in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He became a flight instructor and during WW II served in the Middle East. After the war he worked for Firbanks Jewelers, Vancouver then rejoined the R.C.A.F. This took the family on adventures from Tofino, Comox and Montreal to Colorado Springs, Colorado and Toronto. In 1971 Allan retired from the Air Force and began new administrative careers, with the New Vista Society in Burnaby and BC Housing Commission as administrator of the UBC Endowment Lands. His final retirement was in 1981, when he and Pam moved to the Comox Valley, where they were an active part of the community they loved, for almost 30 years. Allan was Past President and a longtime member of Rotary and served on the Boards of Filberg Lodge where he worked on compiling the information to publish “A Walk in Filberg Park” explaining the extensive collection of trees from around the world and Beaufort Association, where he served as president and was instrumental in the development and expansion of adult day programs. Allan had a lifelong love of singing and music and from the age of 7 sang in church, on the radio, in community events, shows and weddings. His other interests included many happy years traveling the world with Pam, gardening, painting, playing squash, badminton and handball and swimming, which inspired his involvement in creating youth swim programs. Allan and Pam moved back to the mainland in 2012 and settled at Parkwood Manor in Coquitlam. Allan will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 72 years, Pam and his daughters and sons-in-law, Leslie (Bruce) Jordan and Aynsley (Tom) Foote, his grandchildren, David Jordan, Michael Jordan, Nicole Flanagan, Christopher Hanna, Brian Foote, Dan Foote, Courtney Foote and his great grandchildren, Halle, Riley, Kylee, Jackson, Hamish, Nolan, Quinn, Elise and Kaitlyn. In honor of Allan, family and friends will gather on March 7 to lovingly celebrate his life.
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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a dear wife, mother, daughter and sister. Bonnie passed away February 23, 2015 in Vancouver. Bonnie will be forever loved and cherished by her husband Daxin, son William, mother Lorraine Price, sister Valarie (Kevin) Moore, brother Larry Price and their families. She was predeceased by her father William Price in 2010. Special thanks to Dr. Potter - Cogan and to the doctors and nurses in the ICU at Vancouver General Hospital. From the bottom of our hearts Wil and I would like to say to all her friends, co-workers at The Medicine Shoppe, her family, thank you for all your prayers and being a friend to Bonnie and being there for her when she needed you most. Special thanks to Tim and Suzy Cowan. “Bonnie, you will always a special place in our hearts that can never be filled, we will love and miss you forever” Dax and Wil. A Service in Memory of Bonnie will be held on May 17, 2015 at a location to be announced.
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Henry Thomas Mihalech October 24th, 1923 – February 21st, 2015 Henry Mihalech, 91, passed away peacefully in his home on February 21, 2015 with his daughter at his side. He was born in Extension on Vancouver Island where he attended school. At the age of 13 he went to work in the coal mines in Extension. As a family they spent many summers fishing at Cape Mudge on Quadra Island. At age 18 the family moved to Nanaimo. He then began his logging career. Here he met the love of his life and fishing partner, Ethel and they were married December 27,1950. They moved to Sandspit in the Queen Charlottes in 1950, finally settling in Courtenay in 1959. He continued to work for the Comox Logging Company operating the grapple yarder until his retirement April 1st, 1985. Henry was a passionate man who enjoyed hunting and fishing his entire life. In his retirement years he looked forward to spending the summers at China Creek fishing with his dear friends and dog, Susie. Henry lived life to the fullest and on his own terms. He loved reading and had a wealth of knowledge on all subjects related to local history and current affairs. Henry is predeceased by his wife Ethel in 2003, six brothers and one sister. He is survived by his only daughter, Denise (Rusty) from Burns Lake, one sister Emily Stirling of Nanoose, sister-in-law Margaret Mihalech of Nanaimo and many special friends in Courtenay and Nanaimo. By request there will be no service. Happy fishing, Dad!
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"THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE" It is with great sadness that our family announces the death of our beloved son Mark, at the age of 44. Mark was originally from Chamberlain Settlement (suburb of Bathurst), New Brunswick. Mark died in an avalanche during a Canadian Armed Forces training mission in The Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park on a very challenging and sought-after ice climb named "Polar Circus". Mark was the son of Maurice Salesse (Melita) of Bathurst, N.B., and Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Quinn (Robert Brady), of Moncton, N.B. - He will be greatly missed by his half-sister Triscia Raven (Bill) from Ore-Medonte, Ontario. He was predeceased by an infant sister, Micheline Yvonne. He was dearly loved, and will be greatly missed, by his aunts and uncles: George & Josie Quinn of Montreal, Qc; Anne Quinn of Moncton, N.B.; Helene (the late Don) Manuel of Bathurst, N.B.; John Quinn of Lakeville, N.B.; Arthur & Hilda Quinn of Quebec; Bob & Laura Quinn of Salisbury, N.B.; and his cousins: Erik Quinn, Keith (Jenn) Manuel, Craig (Serenia) Manuel, Natalie (Kirby) Manuel-Doucette, Adam (Diana) Quinn, Kendel Quinn (Marc Landry), Megan ArchambaultQuinn, Thomas Quinn and Bentley Quinn. Mark served in the Canadian Armed Forces with honour and distinction. He enrolled in the Governor General's Foot Guards, a Reserve Infantry Unit in 1989 and served on Parliament Hill, and at the Governor General’s Manor at Ottawa, in the summer of 1990. In October 1990, Mark moved to Vancouver and enrolled in the British Columbia Regiment (Duke Of Connaught's Own) and served until 1998. He was deployed, as a Peacekeeper, to Croatia on OP Harmony and achieved the rank of Master Corporal; he later received the Governor General’s Medal of Bravery for his mission there. Mark transferred to the Regular Forces and joined the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he served with distinction. He completed deployments in the Central African Republic and in Bosnia-Herzegovina. In 2004 he fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a SARTECH (Search and Rescue Technician) and underwent rigorous selection. Mark graduated from CFSSAR in June 2005. Mark's posting included 442 Squadron in Comox, BC, 444 Combat Support Squadron in Goose Bay, Labrador and finally 435 Squadron Transport and Rescue Squadron in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He received a Land Force Western Area Commanders Commendation for his deployment in the Central African Republic. A Military Funeral was held at Comox, British Columbia at 2:00pm on Saturday February 28, 2015 at CFB Comox. Preceding the commencement of the Funeral, there was a vehicle procession for designated participants from the Comox Valley Funeral Home at 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay, BC. Viewing was held from 3.00pm until 6.00pm on February 27, 2015. On March 3rd, Mark's service will take place in Bathurst, New Brunswick. The body rested at Elhatton's Funeral Home (www.elhatton. com), Bathurst, N.B. on Tuesday March 3, 2015 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The funeral mass was held at 1 pm at Holy Family Church, 430 St. Peter's Avenue, Bathurst, NB. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, The War Amps of Canada, or The Memory Project.
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BONNIE CHERSINOFF (nee PRICE) May 20, 1961 ~ February 23, 2015 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear Bonnie at 3:37am Feb 23rd after a 2 month battle with liver disease. Bonnie was born in Powell River moving to Comox in grade 6, where she lived her life to the fullest. Family and friends meant the world to Bonnie. She will be sadly missed by her husband Dax, son Wil, the apple of her eye, her Mom Lorraine, siblings Larry and Val(Kevin), sister-in-laws Julan and Nadine along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, cousins and dear friends (you know who you are!) Special thanks to Uncle Frank and Lil for your support, cousin Jamie (Bon’s Guardian Angel) and cousin Cathy for all of the visits while Bon was in VGH. Bonnie loved to spend her days as Front Store Manager at the Medicine Shoppe in Comox. Thank you to Tim and Suzie Cowan and her Medicine Shoppe family for all of the love and support. Bonnie was born with a rare allergy to the sun (porphyria). She enjoyed indoor activities such as trips to Reno or Vegas. She loved her Timmie’s French Vanilla and was known to swing by Chances to win a few bucks! Wil and Bon attended Tiquando together. Bonnie was always available to help anyone in need. She organized fundraising for charities including volunteering with Val at Relay for Life. Her passing leaves a huge hole in our hearts, but we know she is up hanging out with Popsie and all of her loved ones that have passed before her. We love you Bon! So sorry to hear about 3:37, How fitting it is that it does rhyme with heaven. The machines are all off, The suffering stops, She now rises up to be with her Pops! So don’t shed more tears, Don’t dwell on the strife. Do not mourn the passing, Celebrate the Life! “Huntie” In lieu of flowers, a Trust Fund for Wil has been established at the Scotiabank in Comox. A celebration of Bonnie’s life will follow at a later date.
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Gerry departed this life in his 95th year on January 11th, 2015 in his home at Berwick in Comox. Like so many of his generation, his life was shaped by war. He often commented that after surviving D-Day, every day was a gift and he enjoyed that gift to the very last. Gerry was born in Peterborough, Ontario, to Duncan Alexander McKinnon and Ellen (Ferguson) McKinnon on October 3rd, 1920. At 19, with the war in Europe beginning, he enlisted with the Prince of Wales Rangers. In 1942, fresh from RMC, he was sent as Brigade Intelligence Officer to Victoria to move with the Brigade to Prince George. On the way he developed pneumonia, ending up in the army hospital in Nanaimo where he met and fell in love with Lt. Nursing Sister Mary Campbell from Vancouver. In 1944, after learning Mary’s unit was to be sent to England, he applied to join the British forces as a CanLoan officer. As he lined up in Halifax to board the ship to cross the Atlantic, he looked up into the sea of faces and saw Mary. They met often in London but in the lead up to invasion Gerry, now a Major with the British Royal Warwickshire Regiment, was fully involved with preparations for the invasion of Europe. He landed on D-Day but later was wounded in the battle of Falaise and shipped back to a Canadian hospital in England where his ward nurse just happened to be Sister Mary Campbell. They were married in Aldershot in 1945.
In Loving Memory of Dad CHARLIE PARKER March 3, 2014 The best Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Brother. We can no longer see you with our eyes Or touch you with our hands But we will feel you in our hearts forever. Love, Vicki, Kelly, Sandi, Chuck and families.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 13TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 16, 17 and 18 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901
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On his return from Europe in 1947 he met his daughter Mary Ellen for the first time and was reunited with Mary at the family home in Vancouver. They then returned to Peterborough where he worked for the DeLaval company and built a great life for his family. Son Tim came along in 1948. Taking early retirement from DeLaval in 1967, the McKinnons moved to Mary’s beloved Vancouver and Gerry joined the Certified General Accountants of B.C. as the Executive Director. He worked with CGA until his retirement in 1981, earning an honourary CGA designation and a BBE (Best Boss Ever) award.
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BROKEN HEARTED GreatGramma looking to be reunited with elementary desk/chair. It was inadvertently dropped off at The Cottage at St. Josephs Hospital on Feb 25. It was purchased the same day. Please find it in your heart to return her missing desk its the memories not the value.
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LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891
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Gerry’s final years were very active. He sang in Berwick’s choir, was intensely interested in politics at all levels - even managing to get the Town to put in the cross walk in front of Berwick - and could often be seen around town in his silver Solara convertible.
Gerry was so grateful to his doctors John Fitzpatrick, Ed Howard and Donald Jenkins, to the Berwick staff and Jackie Holt and to Erin and Jenice for the wonderful care they gave him. He was a valiant soldier, a true gentleman, an accomplished businessman, a loving husband and the best of fathers. His was a long life, very well lived.
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From there the couple moved to Qualicum Beach, building their dream retirement home and having wonderful times playing tennis, swimming, gardening and enjoying their new friends and community. Gerry was a NRGH board member and had much to do with the development of health and seniors facilities in the Oceanside area. Eventually the couple moved to Comox to be closer to their son Tim, living first at Crown Isle, then at Berwick. Mary, a gracious, gentle woman and the best of mothers passed away in 2007.
Unfortunately, his daughter, Mary Ellen Chapple, passed away in 2011 but he is survived by his son Tim (Gail Woodburn) of Comox, his grandsons Graham Drinkwalter of Toronto and Alexander Chapple of Port Hope and his granddaughter Sarah Chapple of Toronto.
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The Victoria News, has an immediate opening for a full-time experienced reporter. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a range of beats. A key attribute will be an ability to work well as a self-starting member of a competitive newsroom. You will be expected to contribute to regular newsroom meetings and bring your creative talents to readers through concise, accurate and entertaining writing. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and willing to learn in a fastpaced environment. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are required. Must have a valid driver’s license and working vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop CS6 would be considered an asset.
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HAIRSTYLISTS/MANAGER $1000 Hiring Bonus $12.50/ hour, paid overtime, 25% profit sharing on sales, 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
HELP WANTED COMMUNITY INTEGRATION PROGRAM WORKER Community Integration Program Worker required immediately by The Community Integration Program (CIP) at the Comox Valley Child Development Association. This is a 12 hour/week, after school hours position to start ASAP. The applicant must be able to work with and establish rapport with children; be able to work independently and within a team environment and have excellent communication skills. Qualification skills include: Degree in Child and Youth Care, Human Services diploma, or an equivalent combination of education, and training, and two years of recent relevant experience working with families and groups; Class 4 Driver’s License and First Aid training. The successful candidate will provide recreational and social activities for children with disabilities based on client and parent preferences. Wage is per HSA community sector. Resumes to: Michelle Erikson, Human Resources Manager, michelle@cvcda.ca 237 Third Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1E1. Closing date: March 9, 2015.
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1-CHINA CABINET w/hutch. Old Country Rose China of 12 like new. 2 piece ladder. New sewing machine cabinet w/drawers. Brand new wheel chair. Like new wheelchair. Like new Samsung 39� T.V. with stand. Please call 250-331-9252 - Courtenay. Moving Sale. BRAND NEW aluminum trailer. 10 ft x 4 ft with toolbox, spare tire, double loading ramp, tail lights, and licensed. Suitable for yard maintenance work and or transportation of bikes. $2500. Plus: Almost new electric scooter. New batteries, low miles, only 410km $800. Call: 250-338-9661 Mens Golf Clubs, Bag and Golf Cart - $95, Ladies Golf Cart & Bag - $40. Small fridge, cold spot - $50, Bread Machine $30. Please call for more information - phone 250-752-7977
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HOME CARE/SUPPORT P/T HEALTH Care Aid position at Cummings Home, a small private care facility for seniors requiring some assistance. Must have Health Care Aid Certificate, FoodSafe, emergency First Aid and qualify for Criminal Record Check. Hours included evenings and weekends. Duties are: personal care, cooking and cleaning. Wages start at $15/hr. Call to arrange interview at (250)897-0075.
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Mount Washington Alpine Resort is looking for a full time Software Programmer to join our IT team, for the ongoing development of Mount Washington’s business wide sales and customer relations software system.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS CUSTOM cabinetry, fine woodworking, mill work. Call Andrew 250-218-6191, afkong@yahoo.com FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928. THINKING OF A NEW IKEA KITCHEN? • DESIGN • DELIVERY • INSTALLATION Since 1990. 250-338-3148
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REDUCED! 1369sqft 2 BDRM PATIO HOME. In a location that can’t be beat. Mntn. view. Quiet neighborhood. Beautiful setting. Bareland strata. 2 mins. to Merecroft Village. $279,900. 250-287-8570 or 250-202-7717. C.R.
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WASHING MACHINE: 1 year old larger, modern, no agitator washer for apartments or small house. Can plum in or attach to kitchen tap. In like new condition. Paid $750 new, asking $450. Please call 250-871-8813
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THE GRIFFIN Pub is hiring an assistant Kitchen Supervisor. Please apply with resume to 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.
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FURNITURE DINNING TABLE with 4 chairs, solid Teak 1967 Scandinavian from Denmark, w/2 leaves sits 10 ppl. $500 O.B.O. 19th Century solid light oak mirrored vanity w/2 sm drawers & 2 lg drawers. Royal Dalton English Tea set for 6. Stamp collection & some old coins. Call after 5pm 250339-4449.
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Mount Washington skiers in top form Amid sunny skies and 12 degree weather in the Comox Valley, the Mount Washington Ski Club departed for the hopefully cooler climate of Whistler for a two-day U14 Giant Slalom (GS) event last weekend, competing against 55 or more athletes from the Coast Zone in men’s and women’s events. This race was originally meant to be hosted by the Mount Washington Ski Club, but had to be moved to the Dave Murray Downhill in Whistler, where the snow conditions were not faring much better. The challenging Olympic downhill course had a drop of 270 metres, with athletes racing from top to bottom in over one minute. All this – with limited GS
training. The Mount Washington team stood out and ascended the ranks of the top 20 and onto the podium not once but twice. The weekend consisted of two GS races on day one and a combined time GS race on day two. Emilly Johnston of Comox in her first year of U14 racing moved from 41st to fourth in her first race of the weekend and ascended to the podium for a third-place medal in the second race of the weekend. She finished sixth in the combined race. For Comox native Kieran Nilsen it was a personal best weekend with a third-place medal and podium in race one, an eighth place in race two and a fifth place in the
combined event. Campbell River’s Sylvi Nymann had a fantastic weekend, consistently in the top 15 with 13th, 12th and eighth place finishes. Natalia Bellefleur, also of Campbell River, moved from 22nd, to 25th and then up to a 16th place finish in the combined event. Qualicum Beach’s Chris Raduy has a 17th place finish and a 20th place finish and first year U14 Luke Hoefer of Nanaimo pulled two consistent runs together ending with 17th and 19th place finishes. Comox’s own Ava Langevin sped down the course on day two on her way to a top 10 finish, then suddenly blew a ski, had a big crash and was
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disqualified. Comox’s Anja Leikermoser, competing in her first GS race, finished all races and moved her placement up from 47th to 44th on day two. This is remarkable given the speed and vertical drop of a course this size and the limited amount of training these athletes have had. Resiliency and perseverance drive these young athletes, who are dedicated to their sport despite the lack of snow. Next up they leave for a full week of training and then racing at Silver Star for the U14 Provincial Championships while their counterparts on the team head to Nakiska for the FIS Nor-Ams. – Mount Washington Ski Club
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Thirty-six Strathcona Nordics racers travelled to Kelowna this past weekend in search of snow and podium finishes at the B.C. cross-country ski championships. And the Island racers did not disappoint. Over 500 skiers from 26 clubs from Alberta, Washington, and across B.C. were there. Mother Nature was kind and provided good snow conditions and very fast skiing. "Our Island racers performed extremely well, despite the lack of local snow.," a spokesperson said. The club earned a fifth place finish overall and 10 individual top five podium finishes, including four gold, six silver, and four bronze. Podium finishes in the classic race: Everett Wells, PeeWee boys (Victoria), Hugo Henckel (Courtenay), Bantam boys, Aiden Noble, Midget boys, Tallon Noble, Juvenile boys (Merville), Gabe Gledhill, Midget boys (Cumberland), Luke Damery, PeeWee boys, Stephen Lamon, Midget boys, Ross Lamon,
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Damery, Bantam boys, Stephen Lamon, Ross Lamon (Comox), Marilyn Atkinson, Masters women (Royston), Emmy Stapff, Alec Stapff, Avalon Wasteneys, Junior girls, and John Andres, Masters men (Campbell River). The final event of the championships was the much anticipated, hotly contested, fun,
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son, Patty Johnson, and Lynn Swift. Head coach Andrea Stapff says, “Every single racer came away with a goal accomplished and/or a best result!” The Junior Racing team now looks forward to the Ski Nationals in Thunder Bay, March 14 -21. – Strathcona Nordics
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Road Runners' race weekend Runners from Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland and beyond are readying themselves for the Comox Valley Half Marathon race weekend. It all starts Saturday morning, March 21 when the Comox Valley Road Runners (CVRR) host the graduation 5K Fun Run at the Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay. This race is open to all who wish to try out their 5K run or walk skills, but it officially concludes the 10-week 5K Running Clinic currently underway. The atmosphere will be casual and the emphasis, as always, will be on fun and completing the distance. On Sunday, March 22 over 500 racers will gather in downtown Courtenay for the half marathon. They will toe the line at 11 a.m. to test their mettle over the 21.1 kilometre course that meanders its way from the Filberg Centre to the top of Burns Road and back again. This event is the longest race in the Frontrunners Van-
couver Island Race Series and is unofficially regarded as “the best.” Many running tourists will be visiting the Valley for the whole weekend; staying in our hotels, enjoying our amazing restaurants and shopping at our stores. In order to fill out the weekend of festivities, the CVRR will be hosting a pre-race evening of dinner and entertainment at the Westerly Hotel on Saturday, March 21. This event is designed with everyone in mind from elite athletes to weekend warriors. Come and gather to experience a fun, relaxed evening of inspiration and entertainment. Keynote speaker Lindsay Elms will capture the essence of the weekend by sharing his life stories. He is no stranger to challenge and his “Just do it” attitude is contagious. This mountaineer has climbed summits on seven continents and lived in several of them. He holds credit for many first ascents both locally and
internationally. He is a runner with podium results in marathons, ultras and track events. He has expanded his running prowess to include a number of endurance races and combined his sports to add many mountain speed ascents to his list of accomplishments. He is an author with two published works: Beyond Nootka and Above The Bush. These volumes chronicle the discovery, surveying, prospecting and climbing of the Vancouver Island mountains. Musical entertainment will be the fabulous Tammy assaert. Tammy has three internationally acclaimed studio recordings to her credit. She will be accompanied by friend and fellow musician Blaine Dunaway. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now: $25 at Extreme Runners in Courtenay or online at cvrr.ca/cv-half-marathon/ banquet. – Comox Valley Road Runners
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Campbell River: 1400 Dogwood Street Always Lowest Guaranteed and sale offers require the use of More Rewards card. * If a major competitor within our geographical trade area offers a lower advertised price on any identical grocery item (brand, size, etc.) we will match the competitor’s price only during the effective date of the competitor’s advertisement. ‘Major competitors’ and ‘geographical trade areas’ are determined solely by us and are based on a number of factors which can change from time to time. Excludes ‘multi-buys’ (eg: 2 for $4), ‘spend x get x’, ‘Free’, percentage discounts and discounts obtained through loyalty programs. You must bring in the competitor’s advertisement to our customer service desk prior to the expiry of the advertisement in order for us to provide you with the price match. We reserve the right to limit quantities. **Offer entitles customer to one (1) item per product family free of charge. Additional items will be at competitor’s advertised price. Offer not available to team members of the Overwaitea Food Group or their immediate family members or persons living in same household. † Limit one Spend/Receive offer per single grocery purchase. Excluding Lotto, tobacco, gift cards, prescriptions, clinics, diabetes care, tickets, charities, bus passes, postage stamps, deposit & recycle fees, rewards and taxes, where applicable.
You already know that your 2nd pair is FREE.
In March, your 1st pair may be free too. Buy one complete pair of eyewear, receive your second pair of equal value FREE.
Enter for a chance to WIN YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE! See stores for details.
349 B 5th Street, Courtenay (250) 334-2043