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A quartet of first responders — two firefighters and two police constables — received a rare citation from the City of Courtenay for saving the life of seven-monthold Grant Weaver during a January incident in the Puntledge River. Monday at council, Mayor Larry Jangula presented commendations to firefighters Margaret Hamilton and Chris Murdock, and RCMP constables Steve Trevor and Mike Wheeler for extraordinary efforts that exceeded the call of duty. “Thank you so much,” Jangula said. “In the face of extremely hazardous, difficult situations, two firefighters and two policemen placed their lives in jeopardy. They wandered into very dangerous, swift moving, deep water to rescue a child and the child’s mother, although the child’s mother was deceased by that time.” The responders rescued Grant from the Puntledge near the Condensory Bridge Jan. 30. Grant’s mother, 26-year-old Veronika Sophie Weaver, perished during the incident. It remains unclear as to how the two wound up in the river. Grant was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital in critical condition, then airlifted to BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. “It was a chaotic day,” Trevor said. “It was a lot of emotional highs and lows. In the end, Baby Grant survived, and that’s the most important thing. I’m just happy we were able to do our part.”

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Mayor’s Commendations were presented Monday to, from left: firefighter Chris Murdock, RCMP Const. Mike Wheeler, Const. Steve Trevor and firefighter Margaret Hamilton. They were recognized for acts of bravery during the river rescue event Jan. 30. Grant spent all of February at the Children’s Hospital - two weeks in intensive care, then at Sunny Hill Health Centre – his father, Doug, at his side throughout. Murdock is happy he and the other three could be in the right place at the right time. “Margaret and I were actually third truck in, so we went to a different location than the other trucks trying to spread out our crews. We just happened to be walking down, and one of the officers was just ahead of us. Then we found Baby Grant in the water. We just walked into the water, chained out to get the baby out. “We received a tremendous amount of help,” he added. “We

The reason this is so significant is because they ❝ put their own lives and their own safety at great risk to do this. ❞ Mayor Larry Jangula just did CPR until everybody else was there and took over. It was such a group effort.” Murdock credits police, ambulance attendants, firefighters, and Search and Rescue volunteers for their combined efforts. “They all work so well together that everybody deserves credit in the whole situation,” he said. Jangula — a retired police officer — noted that police and firefighters constantly take risks, but

said the “combination part is rare. “In fact, this is the first one (Mayor’s Commendation) I’ve ever done. The reason this is so significant is because they put their own lives and their own safety at great risk to do this.” Grant and Doug Weaver have relocated to Victoria. Grant will continue rehabilitation at the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health.

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dent is an outspoken advocate on mental health education. Using her experience and openness to share, Venuta educates the public on mental health, speaking to groups varying from high school to medical students. She writes about the realities of mental illness and resources available through two blogs, and has recently been nominated for Erin Haluschak a Champion of Mental Health Record Staff Award through the Canadian Suzanne Venuta has a houseful Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health. of daily planners. “Someone thinks enough of She has so many, she would, what I do; that’s from time to very humbling time, find some and I am honWhen I started she didn’t even oured,” she says, remember buy- doing research... there of the recent nomiing. nation. “I couldn’t was quite a debate Suffering a r e m e m b e r whether this disorder lifetime with appointments, I’d depression, Venuforget things with was real. There’s a ta explains her the kids. People lot of sensationalism world came crashwould say ‘get a around it. ing down around Daytimer.’ Why Suzanne Venuta 1998. She lost her was everyone fine house a year later, except for me? I struggled with couldn’t function addiction and approached her and remember things,” she says. “I thought I must be dumb, I doctor for help. “He said whether it’s drugs, must be stupid.” Venuta has dissociative iden- alcohol or self-harm, there’s a tity disorder (DID) — formerly way of dealing, and I was alive known as multiple personality because of my coping skills. He disorder — and the Comox resi- told me I was going to get a new

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The Union Bay Improvement District is being mandated by the Health Ministry to have a water filter system up and running by 2018. “We are doing everything necessary to make the date of 2018,” said Dan McGill, public works superintendent. “We will have a stateof-the-art DAF system (Dissolved Air Flotation).” The technology treats a variety of contaminants. Construction is expected in 2017, possibly 2016. McGill

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ism around it,” she notes. On the advice of a psychiatrist, Venuta connected with a psychotherapy group, consisting of other people struggling with DID. With the help of the Crime Victims Assistance Program, she was able to work with a nurse within her private practice, and credits the “phenomenal professional help” she received, even with some members of her medical team who had no previous practical experience with the disorder. “My family doctor had never heard of the diagnosis, but was open enough to learn about it,” she adds. She had difficulty remembering things, lags in time and felt a gross partition between herself and the rest of the world. “I felt like a bystander in life.” Following the opportunity to meet other people in her therapy group, Venuta felt a comfort within her peers, recalling relief that she was not the only one suffering through the pain of mental illness. “We didn’t really talk about the trauma that created DID, but how to function in every day life. It was interfering everyday with life, and it was so frustrating and took so much energy. I wanted to get better.” See VENUTA Page A7

The Comox Valley RCMP is soliciting input from stakeholders to determine local issues of importance. Last year, after meeting with the community, the following priority issues were identified: •road safety (intersections) •organized crime and crime reduction (prolific offenders and drugs) •vandalism (mischief) •traffic law enforcement Courtenay Coun. Doug Hillian feels there is overlap among the priorities. Road safety and traffic law enforcement, for example, could be combined. While not minimizing traffic enforce-

ment, Hillian considers it secondary compared to domestic violence. “I’d like to see it (domestic violence) rated as one of the highest priorities,” he said at Monday’s council meeting. Hillian suggests youth crime should also receive a high rating. He also feels foot patrols in the downtown core would promote safety for merchants and pedestrians. Mayor Larry Jangula suggests something might be done about cyclists, some of whom do not make themselves visible and disobey the rules of the road. Hillian, however, prefers to encourage safety, not to regulate cyclists. Once identified, priorities will be used in the RCMP detachment’s Annual Performance Plan decision-making process.

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While the early spring weather has many Comox Valley residents itching for T-shirts and patios, some farmers in the region are concerned for what the above-normal temperatures will do to their livelihood. Arzeena Hamir of Amara Farm in Courtenay said while many of her vegetables are about three weeks ahead of schedule, the warm weather brings with it some apprehension. “We’ve been really busy; we haven’t been able to sit down much since January, which has been nice and we are using the sunshine to heat the greenhouse. We’ve been going to the farmers’ market with greens for about a month now, which is very unusual,” she explained. “But it could be a bad year for certain types of aphids. We rely on the cold winter to control the

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Venuta: ‘The stigma is still there’ Continued from Page A3 Working through trauma therapy, Venuta says whenever there was stress, either good or bad, in her life, “my drug of choice was disassociation.” Although she has worked through years of therapy, she notes for every three steps forward she makes, there are many steps back. While the conversation around mental illness has grown, she notes there’s still much room to go. “(When first diagnosed) a lot of the conversation was around what is DID? Now it’s more, ‘yes, this is what it is’, but it’s not indicative to who I am and what I can do.” While she credits large initiatives through media and organizations to highlight the importance of opening a discussion on mental health, she says societal attitudes are not going to change overnight. “With mental health, people are afraid to look at it. The stigma is still there. You have to be severely affected by mental issues to be concerned about mental health,” she states. “Why are people not concerned about it like

physical health? I’ve had people tell me to quit whining. The past is the past. Would you say that to me if I had cancer?” While Venuta notes one to three per cent of the general population is diagnosed with DID, more than 10 per cent of those incarcerated are affected by the disorder. One of the root causes is severe neglect, she adds, and DID generally develops at a young age. ••• In addition to playing ringette and golf, Venuta wants to continue to write her blogs, but adds she may one day write a book. “I used to say I can’t write about it until I finish the journey. I’m finished the journey, and I’m home. It’s time to take the armour off, and relax into who I am. I’m looking forward to a year of finding out who I am.” To read Venuta’s blogs, visit: hopeandmentalhealth.blogspot.ca or suzy-livingsucessfullywithdid.blogspot.ca. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Myeloma Support meeting The North Island Myeloma Support Group is having its monthly meeting on March 17, in the dining room at the Best Western Westerly Hotel, 1590 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay. Come for lunch at 12:15 (optional, buy your own lunch), meeting starts at 1:30. Keep up to date on the latest info on myeloma and enjoy socializing with others affected by the disease. Please contact Sandy at: bcsandymac@gmail.com or 250-703-4688 if you plan to attend or for more info.

Comox Museum AGM The annual general meeting of the Comox Archives and Museum Society will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m., at the Lion’s Club, which is located on the lower level of 1729 Comox Avenue. Refreshments and snacks will be available, and we will have

a presentation about the evolution of the town of Comox. For more information contact the museum at 250-339-2885, or comoxmuseum@shaw.ca.

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The Alberni Project Society extends an invitation to all its members and interested Comox Valley residents to attend its 2015 AGM - April 18 at 7 p.m. at the HMCS Alberni Museum in the Comox Mall. A presentation of the past year’s events will be shown by executive director Lewis Bartholomew. Refreshments will be provided by Salsbury House Bed and Breakfast. Agenda will be emailed to members and posted on TAPS Facebook. RSVP to mrbarth@ alberniproject.org if you plan to attend. For more information on The Alberni Project call 250-3394322.

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COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Chrissie Bowker : 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, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith,B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 1-888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org. All original content in this publication is copyright material belonging to Black Press. Any re-use or reproduction without the expressed, written consent of the copyright owner is strictly prohibited.

Who do politicians answer to?

f you believe there is growing cynicism about politics, parties and politicians — declining voter turnout may be evidence of that — then it may be appropriate to examine the reasons behind the discontent. One of the complaints we hear is the people we send to Ottawa or Victoria to represent us end up explaining how those capitals and their government machines work, instead of taking the views of constituents to the halls of power. This disconnect is not something owned by one particular party — it crosses all lines. With that in mind, we asked three federal election candidates on Sunday the same question: if you were elected as the Courtenay-Alberni MP, who would be your boss? Carrie Powell-Davidson of the Liberal Party has a high-profile leader in Justin Trudeau, but when we asked the question she didn't hesitate to say it was her constituents who would be her boss. The Green Party has one of the most globallyrespected leaders in the country in Elizabeth May. The local Green candidate, Glenn Sollitt, didn't hesitate to say it would be constituents who would be his boss if he was elected MP. NDP candidate Gord Johns also didn't hesitate with his answer. When asked who would be his boss if elected as this region's MP, he said it would be Tom Mulcair, the national leader of the party. John Duncan, the Conservative candidate, was flying back to Ottawa to his job as government whip and did not attend the event Sunday. We can't put the answer to our question in his mouth, but he clearly has a leader with a reputation for strict party discipline in Prime Minister Stephen Harper. This will be an interesting federal election here. Constituents who get the opportunity to speak with candidates should ask them what they intend to do for the riding that includes Courtenay, Cumberland, Denman and Hornby islands. — PQB News

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Stop the herring fishery; replenish the aquatic food chain Dear editor, March heralds the annual herring spawning season, one of nature’s major phenomena. Unfortunately, for me it is a sad time of remembering the way it used to be prior to DFO sanctioning the herring roe fishery back in 1972. Fisheries maintains that the roe fishery does not affect the herring stocks but I beg to differ. During my lifetime in the Valley I have observed a marked decline in fishing, some of which, I feel, is a direct result of this commercial fishery. Shortly after it began in the early ’70s, herring, which used to be abundant in Comox Bay during the winter, disappeared and along with it the winter chinook fishery off the dock in Comox and out in Comox Bay. A com-

mon practice in the ’50s and ’60s was to go down to the dock and fish among the boats for the winter springs that were attracted to the abundant herring schools. Sadly this is no more. Recently hitting the news is the 50 per cent decline in the seagull population over a period that mysteriously coincides with the herring roe fishery. In addition, the resident orca population has shown a similar decline over this period. There should be no surprise here as their diet consists solely of chinook salmon, which in turn depend on herring for 62 per cent of their diet. The answer is simple. Over-fish the bottom of the food chain and you adversely affect all that lives above. The specialized market for herring

roe in Japan is drying up for obvious demographic reasons; the younger generation has different tastes from their parents. Yet the roe fishery continues. In my opinion fishing these integral fish for roe and fish meal is a gross waste and is affecting each and every one of us in a negative way. Let’s let nature use these fish in the most efficient way possible, providing the vital link between their food, plankton, and the many species depending on them farther up the chain. We would all be better off using our fishing resources farther up the food chain where collateral damage is less likely to occur. Bill Morrison Comox

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Highland’s International Baccalaureate program in jeopardy Dear Editor, The Comox Valley risks losing a unique educational opportunity unless a dozen more students can be found to enrol in Highland Secondary’s International Baccalaureate (IB) program for Grades 11 and 12. High-achieving Grade 10s and their parents from anywhere in the Valley should take a look before the March 25 deadline. The IB Diploma is an internationally recognized credential welcomed for admission to universities all over the world — including most of the very best ones — because the quality

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is uniform no matter where the diploma is earned. Universities such as UVic and UBC offer credit for some first year courses, based on the achievement of students in similar IB courses,

such as the sciences, English or French. That means IB students in Grade 12 take university equivalent courses. Scholarship committees also value an IB Diploma.

Academic standards are high and students have to work hard. The self-disclipine required is excellent preparation for university. I’m familiar with IB because my own kids attended IB schools in Africa. Highland’s IB is special. It’s the only English IB public school on Vancouver Island. Victoria doesn’t have one and neither does Nanaimo. There’s one French IB and the few others are all expensive private schools. The other notable benefit of Highland’s IB is the cost. The IB schools I sent my kids to in Afri-

ca ranged from $10,000 - $18,000 (USD) per child per annum. I couldn’t have afforded the tuition without my employer subsidizing the cost. At Highland, the tuition is $1,250 for the two-year diploma program. Imagine: an elite international diploma offered by a public high school right here in the Valley and accessible to any capable student with supportive parents. Check it out! And don’t forget the deadline. See ibo.org or highlandsecondary.ca/node/7

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Were you a BRAT? There's a reunion planned for Comox in September Dear Editor, What is a BRAT? For many parents of unruly or mischievous children, they call them ‘BRATs’. But for children of military families, it is a term of endearment. The acronym BRAT originated back in the 1800s when the British Army sent troops to the colonies in Africa and India. Some personnel, in particular officers, were permitted to have their families accompany them. These family

members were documented as British Regiment Attached Travellers” or BRATs. This term has stuck for several centuries and has been adopted by most countries with military families. Occasionally, these military BRAT groups get together for reunions and that is precisely what the RCAF Station #3 (F) Wing, Zweibrucken, Germany will be doing here in Comox on Sept. 11-13. There are hundreds of retired RCAF members on Vancouver Island and

many were stationed to #3 Wing with their families while the station was open from 1953 to 1969. So for those ex-military members with BRATs, we encourage you to pass along word of our reunion to your children. For information on the #3 Wing BRAT reunion and all the activities to be enjoyed, visit 3wingbratsreunion2015.weebly.com/ or email us at 3wingbrats@gmail.com. Let us know where you are and if you are interested in attending.

Arden Road resident just wants a day of respite from the construction noise Dear editor, I live on Arden Road. Two weeks ago we were informed by the developer that they were going to be clearing the forest beside us before nesting season begins. We knew at some point this land would be developed; we did not know that we would be so assaulted. I know the new bylaw allows the work to go on from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m., six days a week, and 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Sundays. There is some motherhood and apple pie statement before the hours

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are listed, statements about quality of life, but those parameters are hard to qualify. It seems that commerce triumphs a community and its citizens. Our lives have been totally disrupted, we cannot be outside, the fumes and the noise make that impossible. My low grade headache has been a constant companion. I would challenge any one of you to come and spend eight hours in my yard.

I would like the bylaw to have an amendment that either the city or the developer/contractor must notify the community in a halfkilometre radius of the work that is about to take place one month in advance, either by individual address mail-outs or through an advertisement in the local papers. I would also like to suggest that council revisit the ability for this type of work to

take place on a Sunday. Everyone deserves one day of the week where industrial-type work cannot be heard. I have spent a day listening to a skidder, chainsaw and an excavator, not very relaxing when I have work in the morning. My quality of life has been greatly compromised, I dread coming home each day. I cannot wait for construction to begin; that should be a real blast (sarcasm intended).

I would like to thank the two councillors who answered my email last Sunday, Rebecca Lennox and David Frisch. The rest of council and mayor were silent and that speaks volumes. Laurel Hodgins Courtenay

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COURTENAY COUNCILOR ERIK

Eriksson is thinking out of the box on Fifth Street Bridge painting. He wants to replace it, but at the cost of the $18 million Craigflower bridge and then the $200 million in CVRD projects (Erik is director) - there is a need for more innovation on cost management. The Fifth Street Bridge needs painting. How about hiring 20 students at $25 an hour on the night shift? They need jobs. So with supervision equipment and paint we are talking $3000/day, five days a week, for the summer. So it seems the project could get done in 16 weeks for $240,000 with paintbrushes. The students should pick the colour scheme. After all, they will have to live with it for the next 50 years and pay our bills. Let's not wait for gas tax rebate – get it done!

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someone may feel compelled to write a letter to a local newspaper about the sheer excellence of a service provider company. I recently booked Above and Beyond tree service to come and clear my yard of some 40x 120 - 150ft trees. You might think that is an easy task by Canadian standards...but not in this case. There was a garage, a house, two sheds, three septic fields and surrounding neighbouring properties to deal with. Each, if not all of the trees, needed a chess board move to be considered and there is not doubt these guys know what they are doing from the get go. It is rare to find a group of people who are so entirely stoked to go to work and meet a huge challenge daily... and a challenge that is without doubt totally overwhelming to any person. The Above and Beyond crew: Chad, Alex, Shay, Travis and Harrison. Limbed and topped each tree with precision and climbed fearlessly. A few days later Chad and Alex teamed up with their claw arm digger to fell and haul the massive logs off the land leaving remarkably next to no mess. These colossal trees had to be felled exactly on point with pinpoint accuracy. It was a phenomenal feat to watch such precision and expertise of this level. So professional, so correct...I was oozing confidence in this team and I sincerely endorse these guys as a serious contender for any excellence award or

vote of recognition as a real business and service provider asset to the Comox Valley. What a fantastic bunch of guys. What a fantastic job.

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would ask about replacing the Fifth Street Bridge. Well done councillor Eriksson. If the City wonders where to get the money they could review a few decisions made lately. Build a 2.5 million fire training centre a short drive from an under-utilized one in Comox (not budgeted or approved by the public). Or the $150,000 recently approved to determine the cost of another fire hall near the new hospital, which they say they need to do so they can put the correct figures before the public for approval. I am certain the electorate can decide if they want or need a new fire hall based on a figure of about $5 to $6 million. City council, please start spending our tax dollars with more care and forethought. Maybe it is time for Mayor Jangula's committee on finance that the last council shot down. A new bridge, turn the old sawmill site into a showpiece park - both better ideas than the fire hall.

big thank you to all who assisted us with our 50th Strawberry Tea & Bake Sale held Feb. 14. The event was such a great success and largely because of the community support that we have come to depend on. Our thanks to the media, the businesses. And particularly Quality Foods who have generously provided the whipping cream for many years. We cannot thank our volunteers enough for their never ending assistance, including the generous contributions to our bake table. You are our incentive to keep working for our Church With a Heart, In the Heart of Courtenay where love abounds. Shalom

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to Jason of RE-NU-It Home Improvements for coming to our aid on a Sunday to fix leaks in our crawl space - a real emergency as we were leaving for Victoria the next day for serious heart consultations and tests. He was the only one who responded to our call for help on a Sunday. Many, many thanks Jason - we are most grateful.

IT WAS REFRESHING to finally see a member of the local press, namely Mr. Farrell, use his editorial licence to actually ask the question regarding Maple Pool on behalf of Courtenay taxpayers. The answer from the municipal administration told us little other than a solution was still a work in progress but if he had not asked we would have not likely have any update. Hopefully this is a new attitude from the local press to being proactive in local affairs and not just passively reporting the babble speak of the politicians. Perhaps the next question should be in regard to the status of the audit of the CVRD that was performed by the provincial government in 2104. The report was originally scheduled for release prior to the November elections but was inexplicably postponed and promised for release in January 2015. It is now March and nothing. It does make one wonder if there is something to hide.

I GOT ANGRY when Courtenay city council asked for more policing in downtown Courtenay by claiming that homeless people are causing a lot of trouble in the library. I got angrier still when I read other libraryrelated homeless-bashing statements in the local press. I don't know where or when our council got its information, but these complaints are no longer valid. I'm not homeless, but I'm in the Courtenay Library at least twice a week. It's true I sometimes got asked for money by three different people on the way to the library, and I couldn't walk onto the premises without passing through a crowd of smoking loiterers. However, this changed several months ago when library staff instituted new rules, and put in security cameras. Loitering and smoking outside are no longer permitted. The RCMP whole-heartedly back up this policy and show up when staff need help evicting anyone who is being abusive or breaks the rules. Homeless people have as much APPLICATION/RENEWAL right to use the library MEMBERSHIP as anyone else, so please don't use the Enclosed is $ , representing Membership for library on them. o INDIVIDUALas o CORPORATE o FAMILY (Min.to (Min. an $10) excuse $20)pick (Min. $100)

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ost people who pose of an article. bother with the Traditional journalists have matter at all always known this and in some would admit that the English ways those preparing articles language is in a bad way, but or ads today must put even it is generally more of a premiassumed that we IT’S YOUR BUSINESS um on developing cannot by conheadlines. scious action do For marketers anything about it. headlines repOE Our civilization is resent only the decadent, and our first step in the MITH language—so the process of attractargument runs— ing customers. If must inevitably share in the the headline is not intriguing general collapse.” enough then the reader, no The quote above is attribmatter what medium is being uted to George Orwell as it used, will more than likely disappeared in an article in The engage and move on to someNew Republic magazine on thing else that captures their June 17, 1947. attention. So what does this statement The number one rule no have to do with communicamatter what kind of product tions in your business? Plenty! or service you are offering is With the focus of commuto know your target audience. nications shifting to content You simply cannot write good marketing, the ability to write headlines or copy unless you clear, concise, compelling copy know who you are writing for, is the most important skill that how they think, what they need you need to learn or at least and, most important, what are understand. All too often copy the words and phrases that is treated as an afterthought. will get them to stop and want The truth is that it is critical to to read more. your success, and writing good While the world seems to copy takes time and energy. revolve around 10 second or Many years ago David less sound bites and abbreviOgilvy, one of the original Mad ated chat and text messaging Men, said that five times as words, it becomes even more many people read the headline crucial for you to capture their as read the body copy. Last attention in as little time as year, Facebook conducted a possible making each word and survey that showed 80 per cent phrase count. of readers wanted headlines to However, once you have clearly communicate the purcaptured their attention, it is

equally as important to provide them with information that is relevant, articulate and easy to understand. With the bombardment of messaging and other external stimulation, people’s attention span and patience is short. Just think of how people react when they are caught in a five-minute delay on the Dyke Road. The rule here is to be brief. Be real. Avoid unnecessary hype and weasel words. (More on these words in another column.) Never forget though that the more informative your message, the more persuasive it will be. Remember the five Ws of Who, What, Where, When and Why but also remember to place the emphasis on the Why. Why is your product or service important? Why should it interest the reader? Why is it a good deal? Why should they buy it now? Why should they buy it from you? People do not set aside time to read ads unless they are actively looking for a product or service. If you want them to stop and read or even listen to what you have to say there is no quick fix to getting out your message. It takes time, effort and saying it in a language your customers can understand.

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The Duchess stands corrected I

do love hearing from those who read my Duchess of Dirt column, especially when they have information to pass along. Or to correct me when I am wrong. While many may lay the term “expert” at my feet, I am the first to admit that I am not. Sure, I may know something about gardening because I love the hobby, but horticulture is a really big subject. There is a stupendous amount that goes on both above and below ground. For that very reason, my mantra has always been: class is always in session in a garden. Every day I spend in the garden, I learn at least one new thing. Back to being corrected. Last column, I wrote about spraying our trees with dormant oil for any over-wintering forest tent caterpillar egg masses. This is apparently not the thing to do, the reader pointed out, and she helpfully pointed me towards one of Dr. Linda Gilkeson’s Gardening Tip pages on her website. Wonderful, as nowhere have I ever seen it stated specifically that dormant sprays do not work on controlling tent caterpillar egg masses. Nor do they work on apple scab or peach leaf curl, Dr. Gilkeson says. Interesting. Many references just state the sprays control over-wintering pests. Trust an entomologist to set us straight. Reading through the Gardening Tip page, it was interesting to learn Dr. Gilkeson does not routinely spray any of her own trees, other that the citrus. Only if a tree has had a problem pest the previous year. Her reason is dormant sprays are also harmful to the over-wintering beneficial insects and

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the last two years. On another Gardening Tip page, Linda lists what pests dormant sprays do help to control: leafroller eggs, red mites, various scale species, and apple aphids. Am glad we sprayed our camellia shrub a few weeks ago as it has an infestation of cottony scale. (Really - the egg sacs do look like little puffs of cotton on the undersides of the leaves.) One should do a check for any egg hatchings that were missed in the spraying. Things could be happening with this warmer weather. Enough about pests in the garden. Let’s talk about seeds because I have seedlings up! Around the middle of February, I jumped on the warm weather bandwagon and sowed some seeds indoors. So exciting to see the tiny green seedlings popping up! Lettuces, artichoke, celery, cab-

bage, spinach, Swiss chard, some herbs. Have also been making the rounds of the schools in my Green Sprouts School Garden Program, sowing some seeds indoors with the kids. If anything, those kids are even more excited about their sprouting seeds than me. The kindergarten kids are counting down the days to when they can harvest their first radishes. And I am so proud of the intermediate classes who are working on a special project for us. They are taking daily soil temperatures so we will know exactly when we can sow our seeds outdoors and transplant our new seedlings. I think spring is almost here. Leslie Cox co-owns Growing Concern Cottage Garden in Black Creek. Her website is at www.duchessofdirt. ca and her column appears every second Thursday in the Record.

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Design build - importance in details at forefront I

’ve been writing articles Your for some time about an approach to design and conethany an struction called design-build, ecke which I've adapted for smaller scale residential and commercial construction. Today we're skipping “Design-Build 101,” and I'll share some evidence that it actually works. In 2012 I had the pleasure of meeting two lovely people who were buying a live-work studio in Tin Town. Young and full of energy, they were armed with an impressively detailed business plan. We started the design-build process by going over requirements and requests — from the feelings their branded space would evoke in future clients to

their need for detailed communication throughout construction. Over time, we built a trusting relationship. They took time to write a thorough Statement of Requirements, which became the framework for the melded design and construction process. We referred to that document every step of the way, while embracing the process of merging design with the busy construction schedule. Two years later, after the successful launch of their business, news came that a baby was on the way. So we worked with the same enthusiasm to perform a smallspace miracle and converted their compact living space into a home that would function for everyone.

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The importance of design details are always at the forefront of design-build principles. That focus enables every challenge to become an opportunity to develop a smart, efficient solution. The week ahead is full of more stories like this one: a dynamic couple expanding their boutique French bakery, an artist building a sacred space to live and create and a single father converting a tiny granny house into a sleek home for himself and his kids. The design-build process may not be for everybody, but if any of this sounds enticing it could be right for you! Bethany Van Hecke is a design builder in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, and in the Bow Valley in the Rocky Mountains. Learn more atwww.capstonedwellings. com.

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Fiddling around with the Foggy Hogtown Boys The 2015 Fiddle Fest will take over the Big Yellow Merville Hall March 20-21, starting with a Friday night concert by The Foggy Hogtown Boys. Since 2001, The Foggy Hogtown Boys have been delivering the goods to bluegrass fans across North America and around the world. What started as a weekly Toronto bar gig among friends has grown into one of Canada’s most popular roots

music acts. The FHB are noted for having the ability to slide between being a bluegrass band or an old-time band with remarkable ease and authority. Even a casual listener can tell that the FHB owe as much to the country music that happened pre-1945 as to the golden age of bluegrass. Fiddle Fest is an annual event in the Comox Valley. In addition to Friday’s concert, there are workshops all day Saturday (with the band and other instructors) and a $10 “kick your

heels up” contra dance with the FHB and Fiddlejam on Saturday evening. The Saturday Fiddle Fest workshops start at 10:30 a.m. and continue to 1 p.m. at t h e Merville Hall. There will be $5 workshops in fiddle, guitar, keyboard, mandolin, banjo and bass with some jamming thrown in for

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Addams Family takes centre stage at Highland They're creepy and they're kooky, Mysterious and spooky, They're altogether ooky, And coming to Comox! The Addams Family, and its reincarnation, The New Addams Family, have entertained at least two generations of television viewers with their crazy, quirky, off-the-wall antics and rituals – not to mention their relatives. Now Highland Secondary brings the whole cast – Gomez, Morticia, Fester, et al. – to life on the local stage, as a spring musical. The plot is a familiar one: Wednesday Addams, the teenaged daughter, has fallen in love, and has invited her courter’s family over for a meetand-greet and dinner. Clearly, this will be no ordinary dinner. “The Addams Family was carefully picked as it is a good fit for the students in our drama department,” said director Lisa Williams, who is also a drama and dance teacher at Highland. “They understand the absurd,

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CALENDAR Thursday, March 12 COYOTE READING - Join North Island College for an evening with Ivan E. Coyote, an award-winning author and musician who pushes boundaries and blurs gender lines through persuasive voice, flawless pacing, and an impeccable sense of story. 7 p.m. at Stan Hagen Theatre. Friday, March 13 PARTY WITH BRODIE - Brodie Dawson’s release party for her brand new single: ‘All This Time’ is tonight at the Waverley. $12 advance tickets available at Bop City, The Waverley Hotel, by phone (250) 336-8322 and online at CumberlandVillageWorks.com XLR8 ROCKS THE STOP - The boys of XLR8 return to The Whistle Stop Pub with their Rock 'n Roll Extravaganza tonight and tomorrow night. XLR8, a five-man powerhouse with a 17-year history featuring cool tunes from the 70s, 80s & 90s including some of the latest top 40 in an entertaining rock show with smoke,lights. lasers, big drums, big sound with humorous antics. XLR8 light up the stage at 9 p.m. both nights. Come early for best seats. No cover. Saturday March 14 FOLK/REGGAE - Jon & Roy return to the Waverley with their fifth album, “By My Side”. $17 advance tickets available at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel, by phone 250-3368322 or online at CumberlandVillageWorks.com Monday, March 16 KARAOKE KOMMOTION - Karaoke at Chances Casino from 8:30-11 p.m. with hosts Rod & Suzy McNeil. Free admission. Tuesday, March 17 Luck O the Irish Poetry Night - Bring your original limericks and Irish flavored writings to the Union St. Grotto, 477 5th St., Courtenay at 7 p.m. To pre-register email: islandsuem@ gmail.com Irish entertainers, Mary Murphy and David Somers, will share a few stories and songs. Presented by Elevate the Arts. Wednesday, March 18 FOLK RESIDENCY - Todd Butler and Doug Cox have reunited, and they’ve made the Cumberland Hotel their new Wednesday night home. The music starts at 7:30. Thursday, March 19 LUNCH AT THE LEGION - The Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Homemade Soup and Sandwich Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Full lunch is $8; individual entrees are $3 each. Endless tee and coffee. Come and enjoy a homemade lunch and dessert with family and friends. BRING OUT THE FUNK - The Funk Hunters are simply on fire, and this unique mini tour with just their two front men is a pretty cool opportunity for anyone who follows the band. Playing at The Bridge Lounge, with openers, local boys, Wax Candy. $30 advance tickets available at Bop City, Rider’s Pizza and online at CumberlandVillageWorks. com. Doors at 9 p.m. Friday, March 20 BLUEGRASS IN MERVILLE - Award winning band, The Foggy Hogtown Boys bluegrass band, in concert at the Big Yellow Merville Hall. Part of their west coast tour. Concert starts at 7:30 and doors open 7. Tickets $20 adults/$10 youth. Saturday, March 21 CONTRA - Contra Dance with Fiddlejam and The Foggy Hogtown Boys bluegrass band at the Big Yellow Merville Hall. Dance starts at 7 p.m. Entry $10 adult/$5 youth.

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Three new shows at the art gallery The Comox Valley Art Gallery will host an opening reception Friday evening, March 13, for three new shows that examine our environment through decidedly different perspectives and media. The event will start with a pre-show talk by visiting artists Amanda McCavour (Neon Bloom) and Tracy Peters (Unusual Migration) at 6 p.m. The opening reception will start at 7 p.m. The talk and reception are free and open to the public. McCavour, a Toronto-based artist, will use thousands of small modular sculptural objects to create a faux eco-system in the gallery. In the week prior to the opening “Neon Bloom” will take on a life of its own, hooking into ceilings, spreading along walls and anchoring along ledges. The public is welcome to drop by the CVAG plaza this week to see the installation taking shape in the window gallery. Peters is an interdisciplinary artist from Winnipeg. She works with photography, video and installation to explore ways in which organic and human-built environ-

ments overlap. “Unusual Migration” is part of a larger twoyear project entitled “Shed”. It documents changes in semi-rural habitat at the edge of Winnipeg. There will also be a group show by students from Beachcombers Community School called “Combing Through Natural History”. This exhibition employs the centuriesold tradition in the biological sciences of using

art as an instrument to better understand flora and fauna. McCavour is also offering a workshop called “experimental layers” on Saturday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Using a mixed-media approach to embroidery, workshop participants will use stitch and collage techniques to create dynamic surfaces for embroidery, wearable art, and painting. The workshop costs

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Vanier hosts a Shamrock Shindig Get into the Irish spirit early with Vanier Improv’s Shamrock Shindig on Saturday, March 14. This light-hearted St. Patrick's Day-themed show will tickle your funny bone as improvisation teams from the Vancouver Island region band together to help send Vanier’s team to the Canadian Improv Games National Tournament and Festival in Ottawa. The Island teams will play together in Whose Line is it Anyway-style games designed pretty much solely to entertain the audience. In February, Vanier won the Vancouver Island Improv tournament, and the right to represent the region at the national tournament. While the honour is great, the costs are high. Plane tickets alone are over $800 for each of the 15 students and the two chaperones. The show this week is one of the many ways the Vanier team is raising the money to pay the costs. The improvisers are thrilled not only about going to the national tournament, but also about getting the opportunity with this Shamrock Shindig show to play alongside their peers, whom they admire so much. “I am so excited to have an improv show with other schools because we get to see them do amazing work in the Canadian Improv games but don't get to

Forbidden at the Zo Forbidden Jazz Trio returns to the Zocalo Café for an evening performance on Friday, March 13. Featuring Jake Masri on trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals, Rick Husband on guitar, Grahame Edwards on bass, and Tom Tinsley on drums, they appeal to audiences of all ages while performing a wide variety of timeless jazz standards and original compositions. Representing more than four decades of experience, their unique blend of voice, brass, and strings will weave their collective magic through two sets of entertaining music. Music starts at 7 p.m. and admission is by donation. For more info and reservations, contact Zocalo Café at 250-331-0933, or drop by the corner of 5th Street and Cliffe Avenue in downtown Courtenay.

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Team Wyred conquers Strait in their cat Earle Couper Record Staff

Some might consider them a couple of crazy cats. Especially after they crossed the Strait of Georgia in their catamaran. But Simon Sarty-Peterson and William-Patrick BlouinComeau are really only crazy about one thing – sailing their Hobie Tiger Formula 18 racing boat to the best of their abilities. Sarty-Peterson (helm) and Blouin-Comeau (crew), both 18, are Team Wyred. They are coached by Andrew Robinson of Compass Adventure in Comox. The duo crossed the strait on March 6, when conditions were optimal for the adventure. “We left Comox at 5:30 a.m. and drove to Nanaimo,” said Blouin-Comeau. “We left by 9:30 a.m. and got to Jericho Beach around noon, two-and-ahalf hours.” The trip wasn’t without incident. “We flipped three times,” says Blouin-Comeau. “The first time within 45 minutes of beginning. We were a bit edgy after that. And we flipped it twice in the middle of the strait. “We enjoyed it, but it was not a comfortable ride. There were five- to eight-foot swells all the way there. It’s definitely something we would do again, but on

Midgets vying for B.C. crown Earle Couper Record Staff

Team Wyred took a few icy dips during their crossing of the Strait of Georgia. a bigger boat.” The duo decided to make the crossing during a training session last October and have been preparing for it ever since. “We were thinking of doing something out of the ordinary that not anybody does,” BlouinComeau said. “We presented the idea to Compass Adventure and our sponsor Helly Hansen

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The top seven Midget Tier 1 hockey teams in the province are coming to Courtenay to compete for the B.C. championship. The tourney runs March 15-19 at the Comox Valley Sports Centre and features the local Happy’s Source for Sports Chiefs, the 2014-15 VIAHA district and Island champions. Play gets underway Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with Prince George vs. Seafair followed at 1:30 p.m. by North Vancouver vs. Nanaimo then at 4:30 p.m. Northeast Trackers vs. Kelowna. Opening ceremonies will be held before the 8 p.m. game, which has Comox Valley vs. Prince George. Games Monday and Tuesday go at 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. with the Chiefs playing North Vancouver at 5 p.m. on March 16 and Nanaimo at 8 a.m. on March 17. Wednesday’s games go at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. (Chiefs vs. Seafair). On Thursday, games go at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Chiefs vs. Northeast Trackers) with the final at 8 p.m. Tournament updates will be posted on the BC Hockey website, http://www. bchockey.net/Championships/Championships.aspx. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Canadiens’ alumni coming to bolster Comox team at Mayor’s Cup game Earle Couper Record Staff

It’ll be the Habs vs. the HabsNot at this year’s Mayor’s Cup fundraising hockey game. The Montreal Canadiens Alumni, recruited by Comox mayor (and huge Habs’ fan) Paul

Ives in order to avenge last year’s loss to Courtenay, will represent Comox at this year’s game, which goes Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m. at Comox Valley Sports Centre Arena #1. For the past three years, all proceeds have gone to KidSport Comox Valley. This year,

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Gallaway gets silver at provincial curling Earle Couper Record Staff

Sandra Gallaway’s Comox Valley rink won the silver medal at the B.C. Masters Women’s Curling Championship in Nanaimo. Karen Lepine (Langley/Cloverdale) defeated Gallaway 11-3 in the Sunday, March 8 final to garner the gold. Lepine finished the eight-team playdown with an 8-1 record while Gallaway was 6-2. Lepine led 6-3 after six ends in the final. In the seventh, Gallaway attempted a tapup with her second rock but it was heavy and left Lepine a draw for two and the win. Lepine now advances to the Canadian Masters championships March 29 to April 5 in Whitehorse. Gallaway (with third Mary Holden, second Mary Ellen Werner and lead Elaine Starchuk) was undefeated until the fifth draw when they lost 7-1 to Kathy Smiley (Royal City). The Comox Valley quartet bounced back with a 14-6 win over Trudy Bentley (Quesnel) on Friday morning and defeated Ann Ramsbottom (Chilliwack) 9-5 that afternoon. On Saturday, Lepine scored one in the eighth to edge Smiley 6-5 and advance to Sunday’s final against Gallaway. The two rinks met in the third draw on Wednesday, with Gallaway prevailing 8-3. The Gallaway foursome opened Tuesday with an 11-10 win over Lorraine Jeffries (Port Alberni) then beat Bonnie Babson (Blind Bay) 5-2 and Lepine 8-3 on Wednesday. They defeated Laura Rampton (Marpole) 7-3 Thursday morning before losing 7-1 to Smiley on Thursday. Visit http://playdowns.com/curlbc for more information. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Riptide U15 Boys going back to B.C.s The Upper Island Riptide U15 Boys soccer team knew they were going to have their hands full Sunday at Comox Turf Field playing Saanich/ Fusion for the Island A Cup championship. Going into the game as the number one seed, just one point ahead of Saanich, and as defending A Cup Provincial champions, the Riptide had a lot on the line. And Saanich/Fusion had a lot to prove, having lost last year’s Island final to the Riptide in a dramatic game decided by penalty kicks. Those who watched last year’s game and who also attended Sunday’s match had a real sense of déjà vu as these two teams put on another great show. The first half opened with the Riptide pinning the ball in the Saanich end, and that’s where much of the play stayed for the half. Riptide defenders John Samuels, Shohei Iwamoto, Dawson Kipp, Dylan Robertson and Brook Gronmeyer were absolutely impermeable and thwarted any attempts by Saanich to move the ball forward. In turn, Saanich’s defence also played a stellar half, not letting the Riptide’s unrelenting attacks make a difference on the scoreboard. The fact that these teams are closely matched in terms of skill and physicality led

Shohei Iwamoto (right) takes the ball while John Samuels (left) keeps an eye on the action. PHOTO SUBMITTED to a second half very similar to the first, with each team pressing hard in a defensive struggle. Though both teams increased their intensity as time ticked down, there were no goals scored at the end of regulation play. As was the case in last year’s final, the teams headed to overtime. After two 10-minute halves there was still no score. Again, as in last season, up next were the penalty kicks. Riptide goalie Jared Per-

ras, who remained collected throughout the game, carried his confidence into the emotional penalty kicks. After seven roller-coaster rounds, the Riptide secured the win when a Saanich player’s shot hit the crossbar for a miss. After this high-pressure game, Riptide head coach Bruce Mitchell had only compliments for his team. “No words can describe how proud we are of each and every one of the boys. What a performance! The boys played some

fantastic soccer. “A special heartfelt thanks to our backline of John, Shohei, Brook, Dawson and Dylan. They were up against some truly great soccer players and they totally dominated. One mistake could have cost either team, but both teams played with incredible intensity and desire. “The one overriding narrative which has defined this team from the very beginning is character. They may not be the loudest or most demonstrative team on the field but they have a resiliency that pushes them to greater and greater heights.” The team heads to the Surrey Mayor’s Cup this weekend where they will likely meet some of the teams they could face in the Provincial A Cup championship, which will be held July 9-12, also in Surrey. The team will then have a break before beginning Coastal A Cup championship play in late April. THROW INS The Upper Island Riptide U15 Boys play in the Vancouver Island Premier League (VIPL) … the VIPL consists of high-level teams from Lower Island Soccer Association and Upper Island Soccer Association … the U15 team is comprised of players from the Comox Valley, Campbell River, Quadra Island and Powell River … – Riptide U15 Boys

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Sport BC award for Dean; maybe Gunter Earle Couper Record Staff

One, and possibly two, Comox Valley residents will be honoured at tonight’s Sport BC’s 49th annual Athlete of the Year Awards Banquet in Vancouver. Brenda Dean, owner of In Your Court Tennis Academy, will receive one of 45 Presidents’ Awards. The awards are presented to volunteers from Sport BC member and partner organizations who represent the spirit of volunteerism, and whose dedication, energy and commitment contribute to develop of their sport or organization. Tennis BC nominated Dean for the award, and Karen D. Clarke said there were numerous reasons why the board of directors enthusiastically did so. “Last summer, Brenda was honoured on CTV’s Island MVP segment for her extensive community work in the Comox Valley,” Clarke noted. Dean champions

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8 WEDNESDAY Evening Sessions April 15 - June 3, 2015 | from 6:00 to 7:00 pm Participants of all abilities are welcome! $25 per participant This 8 Week Clinic includes: Running Skills & Training Tips • Guest Speakers • Interesting Run Locations T-Shirt & Water Bottle And Lots of Fun

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SPRING REGISTRATION Blade Runners Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 Ages 16-30

Nanaimo Youth Services Association

“Believing in the power and potential of youth” 300 Old Island Hwy (beside the Linc), Courtenay OR www.nysa.bc.ca FUNDING PROVIDED BY

FMI please contact:

William Kosloski 250-897-5585 kosloski@nysa.bc.ca Chris Lakusta 250-713-4311 lakustac@nysa.bc.ca Funding provided through the Canada - British Columbia Labour Market Agreement

Full & Part Time Spaces are Available in: Infant & Toddler Care (ages 4-35 months) Early Learning Program (ages 3-5) French Immersion Early Learning Program and Preschool

250-339-8032 KINNIKINNIK CHILDCARE CENTRE 1525 Military Row, Lazo

Spring Registration Is On Now! Enroll Early For Summer Programs

FRIENDS & FUN Kids learn best, being active outdoors, having fun and learning as they go

Sunrise is pleased to offer the Lindamood Phonemics Awareness Program for students who struggle with dyslexia in addition to our existing Sunrise programs.

Government Licensed. References available. SERVING THE COMOX VALLEY FOR 12 YEARS.

Kindergarten - Grade 12 • Reading/Writing • Math • Studying Skills • Homework Help • Academic Assessments • Certified Teachers

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COMOX VALLEY RAIDERS YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB

OPEN FOOTBALL REGISTRATION

On now at the Lewis Centre, Courtenay Recreation All Equipment Included!* Learn the Fundamental skills and be prepared for our Fall Raiders Youth Football Season! Season: April 14-June 21

$100 Ages 8-13 Boys and Girls

Practices: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-8 pm Sundays 10am-12pm Woodcote Park, Courtenay

Kids receive pictures and a Father’s Day Fun Game and Barbecue comoxvalleyraiders@gmail.com • www.comoxvalleyraiders.com *Except Cleats

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Would you like to experience FUN, FRIENDSHIP & CHALLENGES and are between the ages of 12-18? JOIN SEA CADETS! Sea Cadets participate in local training one evening per week and a variety of activities throughout the year including experiences that are unique to this program. Sea Cadets learn seamanship skills from tying knots to sailing through the waves, navigation, powerboat operations, small boat sailing, marksmanship, drill and adventure training all in a environment fostering teamwork and leadership. Sea Cadets have the opportunity to attend summer camps, go on international exchanges, and develop life-long friendships. SIGNUP: 66p.m. Quadra, Spit. Building 46A.Spit. No sign-up March or April 7th due to SIGNUP: p.m.Tuesdays, Tuesday,HMCS Sept 2n d, 2013Goose HMCS Quadra, Goose Building 46A.31st For local spring break.contact For local information Steven Cowan at 250-890-0225 or email steven.cowan@ Steve contact Cowan at at LCdr. 250-890-0225 or email steve.cowan@cadets.gc.ca information at LCdr. cadets.gc.ca To learn more moreabout aboutSea SeaCadets Cadetsvisit visitwww.189portaugusta.ca www.189portaugusta.ca www.cadets.ca To learn andand www.cadets.ca

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JOHN and Teddy Glover were united in marriage on Saturday March 12th, 1955. Today, they are happily celebrating 60 years of marriage, at home in Comox BC.

FUNERAL HOMES

Albert Edward Coyle Born February 1, 1954, he passed away March 3rd, 2015, surrounded by his family. Ed lived many years with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy and was proud to have lived beyond his life expectancy. He is predeceased by his mother and father, Jim and Grace Coyle, and his sisters, Michele Boisson and Aileen McCarty. He is survived by his daughter KaryAnn, grandaughter Keilidh, brothers Pat and Ken Coyle, sisters Kathleen Coyle and Rebecca Sagemiller and a host of nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He is remembered for his vivid storytelling and his wry sense of humour. He will be missed.

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With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dearly beloved mother, Sylvia Lillian Estabrooks on March 9, 2015 at the age of 91. She is survived by three daughters: Maureen (Roger) of Texada Island, Cheryl of Winnipeg, Gail (Milo) of Kelowna; three sons: David (Hazel) of Milestone, Kenneth of Winnipeg, Sydney (Colleen) of Castlegar; 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her life-time loving husband Stuart, daughter-in-law Donna, mother Florence, father Ralph; brothers Cyril, Harold and Stan. Mom was born in England and enlisted into the army when she was 18. It was during World War II she met the love of her life, Stuart. When given a choice she came to Canada as a war bride, first farming in Saskatchewan then settling into Winnipeg to raise her family. A visit to British Columbia in the late 1960s convinced them that was where they wanted to spend their golden days. In 1973 they moved first to Surrey and then Courtenay. Mom had your proverbial English green thumb and tended her garden of flowers for many years. Her flower garden was featured in a Courtenay newspaper and some of the local graduating high school girls asked if they could pick some flowers for their corsages. When the unthinkable happened and Stuart passed suddenly mom moved to Kelowna where she enjoyed walking and stopping to talk to everyone she encountered. We will dearly miss her, but she is in our dads loving arms. A special thank you to Dr. Hart and the nurses, staff and volunteers at Central Okanagan Hospice House for their excellent care of our Mom. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 15 at 2:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home Family Centre, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cancer Society. An angel lived among us, A gift from God above. She showered us with kindness And shared with us her love. She cherished every moment With the man who was her life; Walking hand in hand together, Facing life with all its strife. She loved her children dearly, Each one a different way, Nestled close within her heart. Though, now, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s far away. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

DEATHS

Angela Irene Crowder August 8, 1973 ~ March 2, 2015

Our beautiful Angela passed away suddenly and painlessly of a heart attack. We are grateful that during her last moments she received precious care from two sisters and other strangers who did everything possible to try to save her. Angela was tragically predeceased by her beloved brother George Gordon Robert Crowder in 1991. Her greatest joy in life was her daughter Alyssa, born in 1993. She is also survived by her devastated partner Daryl Holmes, her father Tim Crowder (Colleen), mother Maureen Crowder (Andrew), brother Devin and sister Bronwyn (John) as well as the Hansen, Crowder & Holmes family clans. Her many friends from the Comox Valley and Victoria also mourn her, especially her amazing Atlas CafĂŠ family. Family and friends are invited to join in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebration of Angelaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lifeâ&#x20AC;? on Sunday, March 15th, 3-5pm at River Heights Church, Courtenay. Her uncle, Pastor Paul Hansen will officiate. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions will be accepted in Angelaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory for her daughter, to be held in trust by Oma. Contact Maureen Crowder.

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Marjorie Anne Thorpe (nee McCuish)

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Marjorie on Feb. 20, 2015 at her Comox home. She was predeceased by her parents, Alex and Ina McCuish and her husband Conrad (Sonny) Thorpe. Marjorie is survived by her sister Renee Lidster (Joe), brother Jack McCuish (Sheila) and step-son, Noel Thorpe (Erminia) and their children, nieces Karen, Susan (Rod), Jennifer (Matt), nephews Jay, Scott, Colin, great nephews Robert, Luke, Reid, Justice, great nieces Sandra (Tony), Jennifer (Lee), Katie (James), great-great nephew Willy, and greatgreat niece Alexandra. She is also survived by cousins Bruce and Beverly (John). Marjorie valued her special friendships with her sister Renee and childhood school friends Kathy, Sheila, Margaret. The five special friends spent their summers on Bowen Island and continued to celebrate reunions each year. Marjorie worked for BC Tel., then began her long career with CP Air and eventually Air Canada for several years. After retirement, Marjorie volunteered at the Courtenay District Museum for 22 years, Order Eastern Star 14 years, and Air Canada Pionairs for 14 years. Marjorie also rescued countless cats and was a faithful friend to the SPCA. Marjorie will be missed by all her two and four-legged family and friends who loved her dearly. A Celebration of Life will be held for Marjorie at the Courtenay Museum and Paleontology Centre, 207 - 4th Street, Courtenay from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 11, 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA would be appreciated.

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Kostantin,

Kathleen Angelina Kathleen was born May 23rd, 1929 and passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2015 at the age of 85. She was pre-deceased by her husband Michael and brother Robert Dimo. She is survived by her brother Edward Dimo and sister Mary Furness, sister-in-laws Anne Kostantin and Alice Siddall, Daughters Annell and Andrea and sons Douglas and Daniel and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family memorial service will be held at a later time. Donations may be made in Kathleenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to the charity of your choice. Many thanks to Dr. Reggler and the wonderful staff at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital who cared for Kathleen.

Sandy Martindale 1960-2015 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandy Martindale after her long, difficult battle with cancer. Sandy was fortunate to remain in her home with exceptional care from her daughter Corrie, her mother, Shirley, and the rest of her family. On Friday March 6th, surrounded by her loved ones, Sandy, with a tear in her eye, gave up her fight and left this world. Sandy was born March 30, 1960 in Williams Lake and moved with her family to the Comox Valley in 1967. She spent her school years in the Valley where she graduated from Vanier in 1978. Eventually, Sandy moved to the Yukon then to Ontario, and later to the Okanagan. The biggest joy of her life arrived in 1985 with the birth of her only child, Corrie, the daughter with whom she moved back to the Valley in 1998. Very meticulous in her ways, Sandy loved working with numbers, which led her to a bookkeeping career and many years at an accounting office in Cumberland. In 2009, Sandy took her first real vacation to England to visit Corrie who was living there at the time. Together they went to Paris, which soon became Sandyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite place on the planet. After her diagnosis in 2010. Sandy, with encouragement from Corrie, decided it was time to travel again. She was able to enjoy a few trips to Mexico before taking a Disney World Cruise with her sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Pibâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) family, which then became her second favorite place. When her treatment was discontinued in March of 2014 she went on the trip of a lifetime to Europe with a family group of seven(Corrie, Troy, Deani, Rikhi, Pib, Madison). They spent two glorious weeks on what they named The Red Pants Tour, strolling the streets of none other than â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gay Pareeâ&#x20AC;?, Rome, and Trapani, Sicily - making sure to visit every tourist attraction along the way. Sandy never once complained. Roaming the streets for hours was enough to start the strongest of us grumbling, but we never heard a peep from Sandy. While our tired legs sought every opportunity to catch the good ole â&#x20AC;&#x153;hop on/hop offâ&#x20AC;? bus, Sandy loved it just to see the sights again and listen to a guided tour accompanied by great classical music. We learned quickly from our trips with our beloved Sandy that she cherished guided tours for offering the opportunity to learn the history of each place we visited. Predeceased by her father Gerald in 1993 and Papa Harry in 2013. She is survived by her mother Shirley, her daughter Corrie (Troy). Deani (Rikhi), Gail (Steven), Brian (Priscilla), Pib (Rob), Sam, Holden, Bo, Madison, Ivan, Kai and Serena as well as Mardell, Laura,Tracy, Ryan, Kyle, Jade, Sarah, Kayne and Neveah - and many other relatives, extended family members, and friends. The family would like to give their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Dr. Hopwood for her incredible support during this extremely difficult time. We would also like express our gratitude to the Home Support team of nurses and care staff, the Red Cross, and the Hospice Volunteers who enabled us to care for Sandy at home. As well, the family would like to acknowledge Linda whose healing hands provided Sandy with much needed comfort. Much love to all of these amazing people and organizations. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cumberland Community Forest where Sandy loved to do the swamp loop with her twistedz, Raggles, and her dog-walking buddies.

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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

Christensen, Robert Thybo (Bob)

July 11, 1942 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 3, 2015 Bob passed away at home, as was his wish. He is survived by his loving wife Colleen, two sons, four daughters, and in Denmark three brothers and one sister. He will be sorely missed by one and all of his numerous family and friends. His ashes will be scattered by close family. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

Waters, Lorma Joan (Ma) April 18, 1938 ~ March 1, 2015 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our loving mother. She is survived by her children Brad, Patty (Brian), Scotty (Ronnie), Toby (Debra), Tory, Bob (Samantha); grandchildren; great grandchildren; brother Sandy, sister Pat; nieces and nephews.

In Loving Memory of Capt. Tim â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slammerâ&#x20AC;? Lanouette May 1, 1961 - March 12, 2009

Nar-Anon are you affected by someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of drugs, we can help. Wed. Group 7:30pm at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Society contact Jack 3343485. Fri. Group 7:30pm, Komokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.

~In Loving Memory~

Those we love donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved and missed And ever dear Always remembered Always loved Forever in our hearts Wayne, your guitar strings with always pull on our heart strings.

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We remember Tim and the families of all those that lost loved ones that day in this tragic accident. Always remembered. Always loved. Tim, we miss you. The Lanouette Familyâ&#x20AC;?

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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 Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business wide sales and customer relations software system.

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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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COMMUNITY Support Worker required in Courtenay for a young adult female with sensory, cognitive and behavioral challenges. Various shifts avail. Please see http://www.pressbc. com/employment.html for more information.

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Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, --and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of --Wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hovâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ring there Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air... Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark or even eagle flew -And, while with silent lifting mind Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

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Love, Bog and family

Love, Mom, Dad, Crystal, Lisa, Tara, Family and Friends ~.~

Tim was passionate about life, especially music, flying, his kids and his truck. He was the First Officer on Cougar Flight 491 that fell into the Atlantic Ocean on 12th March 2009. Both pilots and 15 of the 16 passengers died that day.

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Gone from our sight, But never from our memories, Gone from our touch, But never from our hearts.

WAYNE LYON IN MEMORIAM

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If wishing, Memorial donations can be made in Lormaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to the Canadian Lung Association.

IN MEMORIAM

Evening performances are at 7:30pm, March 20, 21, 26, 27, & 28, with two matinees on March 22nd & 29th at 2:00pm. Book tickets by calling the Old Church at 250334-2992 or email Marlene at stayhappy@shaw.ca

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A Memorial Service will be held for Lorma on Wednesday March, 18, 2015 at 2:00pm at Piercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home, 440 England Ave, Courtenay.

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Coming to the Comox Valley in 1993, at which time purchasing Chicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza. After that she was in real estate until present day. Lorma was a hard working mother who strove to make life better for her children. She was very social with many good friends. She will be dearly missed and thought of always.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 71 (COMOX VALLEY) AUDIT COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEMBER School District No. 71 (Comox Valley) is seeking two (2) public members with financial expertise and business knowledge to serve on its audit committee. The appointment term will be from March 2015 to December 2018. The audit committee is comprised of two (2) Trustees and two (2) independent public members drawn from the Comox Valley community at large. The primary role of the audit committee is to assist the Board of Education in fulfilling its duties related to governance and oversight. The purpose of the audit committee is to assist the Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for the financial reporting process, the system of internal control over financial reporting, the audit process, and monitoring the school districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations. The Committee will meet at least two (2) times a year with the auditor, plus ad hoc meetings as required. Board policy provides financial compensation for public members that attend audit committee meetings. Orientation will be provided to committee members.Â

Candidate Eligibility: 4 Applicants must have sufficient accounting, senior financial management or other relevant experience to understand public sector accounting and auditing standards.

4 The qualified applicant will possess an accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA) or have a university degree in a related field.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 71 (COMOX VALLEY) School District No. 71 (Comox Valley) seeks an Expression of Interest for School Exterior Painting of Mark R. Isfeld Secondary and Arden Elementary schools. The services required are described in Tender 2015-001-054 and are available from Carol Snead (carol.snead@sd71.bc.ca) Tender closes on Thursday, March 19, 2015.

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4 The applicant must not be a current employee or officer of the school district or of any other school district.

4 The applicant must not have a parent, child or spouse currently employed by the district.Â Â Submission of Applications Qualified candidates interested in serving on the audit committee are invited to submit a letter of interest along with resume and three (3) references by: Tuesday, March 17, 2015; 2:00 pm. Send To: Russell Horswill, Secretary Treasurer Email: Russell.Horswill@sd71.bc.ca School District No. 71 (Comox Valley) 607 Cumberland Road, Courtney, BC V9N 7G5 Candidates who are short-listed may be requested to attend an interview conducted by the Audit Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selection committee.

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SALTWATER ASSISTANT SITE MANAGERS (4 POSITIONS) Vancouver Island, BC

Located along the beautiful coastal waters of Vancouver Island, Cermaq Canada Ltd. is a salmon farming company focused on operational excellence. With our skilled team, we strive for a high quality product achieved through sustainable aquaculture practises. To prove this, we maintain several ISO standards as well as other industry recogni]ed certiĹľcations, along with an award winning safety culture. Our employees are given opportunities to develop and grow within the company. We offer competitive wages, a corporate bonus program, company paid beneĹľts, and a matching retirement fund. To learn more about us visit Cermaq.ca. Cermaq Canada is currently looking for 4 Saltwater Assistant Site Managers to join our dynamic team! Reporting to the Site Manager, Assistant Site Managers lead their teams on all site activities at their sea sites from smolt entry to harvest. Their objective is to optimize production while maintaining or exceeding regulatory compliance, including management of feed and feed conversion rates. They make adjustments to the production schedule as directed to maximize productivity, while maintaining site cleanliness, and strict adherence to Occupational Health and Safety procedures. This physically demanding role requires the Assistant Site Manager to implement, monitor, and report out on programs that beneĹľt the team as well as the salmon. They will be responsible for the use and maintenance of company equipment and assets, while providing an example of collaborative and efĹľcient teamwork in a positive workplace. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Ĺ&#x2DC; At least one complete cycle of experience working on a farm sea site, including smolt entries, bloom season, and harvesting (other aquaculture production experience will be considered) Ĺ&#x2DC; Strong leadership skills and the ability to foster an efĹľcient and safe team Ĺ&#x2DC; Critical and creative problem solving skills Ĺ&#x2DC; Able to adjust and adapt quickly and efĹľciently to changes Ĺ&#x2DC; Superb communication skills Ĺ&#x2DC; (xcellent computer skills, particularly the use of Microsoft OfĹľce Ĺ&#x2DC; 3reference will be given to candidates with a diploma or degree in aquaculture or a related Ĺľeld of study. Ĺ&#x2DC; 4ualiĹľed Applicants must have or obtain authority to work in Canada and preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Ĺ&#x2DC; 3rerequisites to hiring are a Ĺľtness test and a criminal record check Ĺ&#x2DC; Only applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada will be considered POSITION DETAILS Ĺ&#x2DC; This is a permanent position that may based at any of our saltwater seasite facilities in Clayoquot Sound, the Broughton Archipelago, Okisollo Channel or Barkley Sound. Company transportation to the seasites is provided from various cities on the Island. Ĺ&#x2DC; This is a camp based position that operates with days on shift and days off. Ĺ&#x2DC; This is a salary position starting at , per annum. Ĺ&#x2DC; Company beneĹľts are available after the successful completion of a month probation period and include BC MS3, (xtended Health and 'ental with /ong Term 'isability and Accidental 'eath 'ismemberment insurance, and a matching RRS3. HOW TO APPLY If you have the skills we are looking for, and would like to become part of our team, please forward a resume in person, by fax, or by e mail to

CERMAQ CANADA, BOX 142, 61 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4TH STREET, TOFINO, BC V0R 2Z0 FAX: 250-725-1250 E-MAIL: CAREERS.CANADA@CERMAQ.COM PLEASE STATE â&#x20AC;&#x153;ASSISTANT SITE MANAGERâ&#x20AC;? IN THE SUBJECT LINE. Deadline to apply: Friday, March 27, 2015 Cermaq Canada is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination.

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TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. ONE BEDROOM Large kitchen. Private deck. Central Comox location. In suite storage. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building in central Comox. Resident social room. Security entry. Very attractive suite. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

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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 39â&#x20AC;? 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

NEW WHEELCHAIR. Never used. New $2000. Selling for $1000 firm. Call Dave at 778384-1710 for more information.

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C-PAP MACHINE, ResMed, Auto Set & Elite, with Heated Humidifier for Sleep Apnoea. Top of the line machine purchased locally cost over $2,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will sell, $500. Call 250-336-8541 for more info. DOUBLE BED Pine excellent condition. Comes w/mattress. Very clean, comforter & 4 sheet sets included. Great for student. $500. Call 250-3391397 or e-mail strangherlin@telus.net

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ELECTRIC RECLIN/LIFT LaZ-Boy chair. Brown $1000. 250-338-8172 Mens Golf Clubs, Bag and Golf Cart - $95, Ladies Golf Cart & Bag - $40. Bread Machine $30. Please call for more information - phone 250-752-7977 MOVING SALE: Office desk & chair, Futon, Queen bed, Entertainment unit, 6pc white wicker garden set, Frigidaire 30 inch smooth top stove, assort. flower pots, beer fridge, bar style patio table + 4 chairs, Acer 17inch computer monitor, Pioneer DVD player, stacking washer & dryer. For viewing call 250-871-4088.

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APARTMENTS

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PARK PLACE

ARRAN HOUSE

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.

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.

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TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay ATTRACTIVE 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated - 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.

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OCEANVIEW HOME, 2 bdrm, 1 bath (shower only), 4 appls, woodstove, lrg deck, shared property, $50 hydro credit, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $900/mth. CENTRAL CTNY, 2 bdrm, 1 bath rancher, 4 appls, gas F/A heat, new windows & paint, partially fenced yard w/shed, garage, N/S, sm pet neg. w/refs, Avail. Immed. $1,100/mth CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN COMOX 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, den, unfinished bsmt, cedar deck w/mountain & ocean views, large private yard, landscaping incld., N/S, sm dog neg. w/refs, Avail. April 1 $1,300/mth

COURTENAY- GREAT tenants wanted for 3 bdrm Rancher, F/S, W/D, near town & schools, fenced yard. NS/NP. 1067 5th St. $1100. Call (250)334-1806.

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TRANSPORTATION

ROOMS FOR RENT

CARS

TRUCKS & VANS

ONE LARGE bdrm w/ensuite, separate lg seating rm w/private deck. Nr. N.I.C. N/S, N/P. $600/per mo. 250-871-1447

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

TOWNHOUSES

2004 BMW 325i. 6 cyl. 5 spd. Manual. Central locking, power windows & sunroof. 6 way power & heated seats with lumbar support & position memory. Auto. climate control. Sound system. incl. Bluetooth. Cruise control + much more. Excel. Cond. $9150. Offers considered. 250-923-5950. Campbell River

2010 FORD F150 Crew Cab. New canopy. As new Nokian all weather tires. 47,000km. $26,500. Call 250-287-3790. In Campbell River MAZDA 2007 Pick-up. 24,000 km. Silver, A/C, P/B, P/S, stereo, box liner, 4-cyl, RWD. $10,900. Like new. Call (250)203-6657 or (250)2861308, Campbell River.

MARINE

Thu, Mar 12, 2015, Comox Valley Record

COMOX VALLEY WORSHIP DIRECTORY WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

COMOX UNITED An Affirming Ministry

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

Sunday Worship Worship and Sunday and Children & Youth Program 10 am Children & Youth Program Saturday Service at 5 pm (Sept-May)

10:00 am Saturday Worship 5:00 pm Email: cxunited@telus.net Rev. Maggie Enwright

MARINE ACCESSORIES

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

2004 CHEVY Impala. 4 door. 3.8 litre. Great shape. Clean 171,000km. Asking $4000. 250-830-8351.

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THREE LEVEL DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 3 appls, fenced yard w/shed, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. $1,000/mth CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, top flr unit, 5 appls, deck, res. pkg, N/S, cat neg. w/refs, Avail. April 1 - $1,200/mth CLOSE TO THE COLLEGE, bright top floor, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, laminate & carpet, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, inside cat neg. w/refs, Avail. Immed. $825/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, balcony, storage locker, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. April 1 $800/mth ARGO COURT, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S , coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg., hot water & basic cable incld., N/S, cat neg. w/refs, Avail. April 1 $650.00/mth. Call res. mger 334-8602 MUIR RIDGE, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, patio, ground flr end unit, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. April 1 $800/mth

2005-FORD FOCUS ZXWSES wagon. Excellent condtion. Red with leather heated seats, sunroof etc.145,000 km. $4950. Call 250-926-0617. Campbell River.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1 VOLVO 270 Outboard leg with steering. For parts. $175. O.B.O. 250-923-3195. Campbell River

www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966

Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net

Hearing Assistance

Full Wheelchair Access

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LUTHERAN Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

BOATS

Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave

1990 JEEP CHEROKEE Red, good condition, 6 cylinder, 5 speed, 4WD, 194,000 km, nearly new tires. $1,300. Please call 250-335-1876.

1979-28ft. FIBERFORM Duel station. 2-305 chev engines. 280 Legs. 8ft. dingy w/ kicker. Must be seen to appreciate value. Asking $19,900 OBO. 250-286-9858. CR. 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS Great condition. Automatic. AWD. New tires. CD Player. A.C. 162,000km. $2500 OBO. 250-923-3910 or 250-2035762. Campbell River

October to May

Hearing Assistance

Full Wheelchair Access

2 AQUA Power Heat Exchangers to fit inboard (289302-351) cu in. Ford Windsor motor. $175 for pair. O.B.O. 250-923-3195. In Campbell River.

18 1/2 FT BOAT with trailer. New inboard outboard motor. Please call for a viewing or more information. Courtenay 250-337-1922.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;A place for you: John 14:2

10 am Sunday Worship

WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;VE BEEN EVERYWHERE

Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning www.centralchurchefc.com Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jeremy Boehm

Val 250-338-7727 (office)

St. Peter

Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox â&#x20AC;˘ 250-339-2925 SATURDAY

5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY

8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship

PRESBYTERIAN

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Got Some Space For You!

www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041Â&#x2026;Â&#x2020;250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

St. John the Divine 100 Years of Ministry in the Comox Valley

SUNDAY SERVICE

8:30 am and 10:00 am WEDNESDAY SERVICE 10:00 am

250-334-4331

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

real people living real life experiencing real change

10am Sundays

Sunday 10:30am

Mark R. Isfeld School

Minister: Rev. Jenn Geddes

1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay

World Day of Prayer Service Friday Mar. 6 at 3:30 pm

250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

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TAKE US ALONG ON YOUR NEXT VACATION

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from Sylvan Lake, Alberta: Saturday, March 14th, 7:00 pm & Sunday, March 15th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:00 am & 7:00 pm Andrew Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell from Victoria Youth Revivalist with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heart of Fireâ&#x20AC;? for the Lord Sunday March 22nd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00pm

2946 Kilpatrick Avenue â&#x20AC;˘ 250-338-1312

(at Comox United Church)

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Join us Sunday @ 10:30 am (Childcare provided)

~A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~ 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay, BC 250-338-8221

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all thingsâ&#x20AC;? 10:00AM at

Brooklyn Elementary School 1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

Everyone Welcome www.resonatechurch.ca

6th & Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay Phone: 250-334-4961 Sunday Service: 10:30am Minister: Rev. Ryan Slifka

2201 Robert Lang Drive

Sunday 11am & 7pm

(September to June)

250 Beach Drive, Comox

Sunday Celebration Hosts of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministryâ&#x20AC;?

...is excited to host the following speakers:

We Meet Every Sunday at 4:00

St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church

10:30 am

Christian Fellowship

(March 8)

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

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Spirit in Practice with the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spirit Circle

Community Church

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

living hope

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

Comox Valley

Worship Services

Services

Full Wheelchair Access

â&#x20AC;&#x153;O God! These children are pearls, cause them to be nurtured within the shell of Thy loving kindness.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Abduâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l-BahĂĄ

Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

www.stpeterscomox.ca

COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Classes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; prayers and activities focused on the development of spiritual qualities, for children 3 to 10 years. All are welcome. ~~~

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

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