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Swanson’s star power continues to grow Comox youngster selected as a finalist in internationally renowned song contest was genuine. What did she see in Stella? “I saw a little girl who wrote Comox songstress Stella Swan- killer hooks and knew how to tell son can add John Lennon Song- a story in a song.” With the John Lennon Songwriting Contest finalist to her writing Contest, all ever-growing resume. songs go through That’s in addition an adjudication to her stage experiI thought it process, and this ence in Les Misérables year, one of the and creating her first would be fun to CD, I’m Not a Bunny. enter the song, and judges was FerAnd Swanson is I was not expecting gie from the Black Eyed Peas. just nine years old. “It’s really neat “I thought it would anything. It’s kind to think she lisbe fun to enter the of crazy. tened to Stella’s song, and I was not Stella Swanson song,” said Karen. expecting anything,” Although Swanshe said. “It’s kind of son didn’t win, she crazy.” The title track was submitted was one of three finalists, a feat to the contest after local singer/ which garnered her prizes which songwriter and former contest included a music store gift certifiwinner Helen Austin introduc- cate, a magazine and an input to er Swanson to the program, hook a guitar to an iPad. “It feels really great. I’m getexplained mom Karen Pantuso ting a lot of people coming up to Swanson. “It’s really neat; we entered on me in different stores … and lots her advice, and it’s the one song of people telling me they’re listenthat Stella wrote all on her own,” ing to the CD in their car,” she explained. she noted. ... see SWANSON■ 7 Austin said her encouragement
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Nine-year-old Comox songstress Stella Swanson was named a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Illegal back road dumping ‘starting to get out of hand’ Scott Stanfield
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Vandals have been damaging property, firing shotguns and setting fires around the Comox Dam.
People are using the back roads near Comox Dam as dumping grounds. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Members of the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Club are tired of seeing the surrounding area used as a dumping ground. The sides of roads in certain spots are littered with freezers, fridges and mattresses. On Thursday, someone added a chesterfield and love seat to the mess — the same spot where a freezer had been dumped and later picked up. “This is starting to get out of hand,” club
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Courtenay city staff harbours concern about a possible six-figure bill to conduct a review of the Comox Valley Regional Growth Strategy. The regional district board is considering replenishing reserve funding for a five-year review of the government-mandated document which manages land use activities. A district report estimates a review would cost $180,000, which would result in requisition increases for Courtenay, starting at $17,332 for 2015. The amount would jump to $35,551 for each year from 2017-19. “There is no demonstrated need for review,” director of development services Peter Crawford said at Monday’s council meeting. He suggested the expenditure has been presented without a business case that outlines rationale, work plan, consultation and required staff resources. “It is an important factor that affects our taxpayers,” Mayor Larry Jangula said. The CVRD board adopted the RGS in March, 2011. Crawford noted that a five-year review is discretionary, not mandatory, adding that a district report indicates strong community support in electoral and municipal areas for RGS objectives. He therefore questions the need for change and “thereby causing an unnecessary expense.” He recommends deferring consideration of a review until there is adequate time to consult and review the request with partners of the service. Coun. Manno Theos noted that Courtenay funds about 40 per cent of the RGS function on a yearly basis. Coun. Erik Eriksson — noting the RGS helps to ameliorate cross-jurisdictional problems — suggests a single jurisdiction could prevent an “unnecessary duplication of services.”
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Melanie Varney was thrilled with the outcome of her Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome Awareness event, held last Saturday at the K’omoks Fist Nation administration building. “There was a great turnover of people coming in, grabbing a pamphlet, visiting and continuing on,” she said. “I’d say there were about 150 people there through the course of the afternoon. It was just a huge outpouring of love from the community, which was really nice to see.” The special guest of the afternoon was Varney’s daughter, Ocea, who was born with the rare affliction – an overgrowth disorder that affects approximately one in every 14,000 babies. The most common features are a large tongue, an abdominal wall defect and increased growth, although the list includes many other symptoms. While the physical abnormalities are stressful in themselves, the most traumatic association with the disease is that children with BWS are at risk for developing various types of tumours. As many as one in four babies born with BWS develop cancer. Ocea had corrective surgery at seven months old and since then, Melanie has made it her mission to get the word out about the disease. This was my calling, my purpose,” said Varney. Saturday’s event was just the beginning. She and Mat Collings of Capture
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One-year-old Ocea was the centre of attention at a BWS (Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome) Awareness event Saturday at the KFN administration building. Lori Macpherson is holding Ocea, who was born with the disease that affects about one in every 14,000 babies. the Moment in Media, spent the weekend gathering footage for a video Varney plans on releasing in conjunction with BWS Awareness Day, April
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Comox Valley poet laureate finalists performing Friday at the library Words and verse, emotion and intensity, this Friday afternoon the public will get a chance to hear and see the finalists chosen for the Comox Valley Poet Laureate Search. The CV Community Arts Council event, being hosted by the Courtenay Library, will lead off with a reading by noted author Rogers Linda Rogers, a former Victoria poet laureate and a member of the jury selecting the local poet. Rogers says she found the range of local poetry submissions striking.
“I am excited to see the diversity in poetry that represents the Courtenay area,” she says. “From street to formal, stage to page, their voices form a choir. I'm thinking of your first poet laureate as a conductor and hope everyone will join in the celebration and lamentation, whatever is needed.” A total of 15 poets have submitted their work to the contest, which carries an honorarium of $1,000 and the chance to open for Shane Koyzcan at his sold-out show at the Sid Williams Theatre on Tuesday.
writing and performance, she is look“All the candidates have very ing for the candidate who has the strong applications,” says Josie best “motivation and ideas towards Patterson, a young songwriter poetry in youth, and giving them a and spoken word artist who voice." has joined Rogers, rapper Eric She called the contest “such an Ettinger and North Island College English Department chair amazing opportunity” for writers of Anne Cumming on the jury. verse. “I am so grateful to be a part of this.” “I’m excited to see what the The Linda Rogers reading begins finalists are like in performance." Patterson at 4 p.m. Friday, followed by the Patterson said she believes finalists beginning at 5:30 p.m. “poetry outreach in the community, especially as far as youth are concerned, The winner of the Comox Valley Poet is essential.” Laureate Search will be announced at the She said that in addition to quality of Koyczan show Tuesday evening.
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As Comox Valley residents are turning their thoughts to spring, Frank Ritcey is hoping residents will also think about what’s roaming in nearby forests. Ritcey is the provincial co-ordinator for WildSafeBC, a program designed to reduce humanwildlife conflict through education, innovation and co-operation. He said now is the time to think about animals — particularly bears — coming out of hibernation. “By March (sightings) usually pick up … and depending if the berry crop fails or the grass doesn’t grow, bears will come looking for food, and it’s up to us to make sure they don’t have their first meal in town,” he explained. Bear sightings have been reported throughout the Valley, particularly in Cumberland, where interactions between bears and humans have been known to occur regularly during summer months. Village resident Pamela Tessmann recalls two years ago being woken up by a bear rummaging through garbage in the middle of the night. “(My husband) and I were in bed sleeping … and we woke up to the sound of garbage being knocked over outside our house. It was a bear eating the neighbour’s garbage. He was able to drag a can across the street,” she explained. Her husband Carl, who regularly uses the trails in the nearby forest, grabbed his bear banger and aimed it at the bear, Tessmann added. “One time when Carl was running, he saw a momma bear shoot out right beside him. It stopped and went on its hind legs and started woofing. He took out his bear banger and noticed a cub coming right behind him.” Tessmann said she’s noticed the amount of bear sightings drop within the village in the last few years, and credits it to residents taking better care and protection of their garbage. In order to minimize the number of conflicts with bears, Ritcey recommends ensuring residents properly maintain their garbage in secure, closed bins, and be extra diligent with bird feeders. “Make sure to clean around feeders and not put a lot of feed out; it has a lot of calories and bears do target them.” He also suggests to keep an eye out for pets and their food, to maintain and manage fruit trees along with barbecues — Ritcey said it’s best to burn off any drippings at high temperatures. While on the trails, he said bear attacks are often precipitated by off-leash dogs, and added it’s best to keep dogs close and on-leash. As for self-defence, he said bear spray, while not 100 per cent guaranteed, is good protection while outdoors. “You can buy it in most outdoor stores, but make sure to get a proper canister to transport it. Also, it’s important to get a quick release; to have it in your backpack is virtually no good.” While it's too early to tell what the season may bring, Ritcey encourages anyone who sees a bear to call the 24-hour reporting line at 1-877-9527277. WildSafeBC also manages an interactive map through the Wildlife Alert Reporting Program (W.A.R.P.) which displays human/wildlife interactions throughout the province. Visit wildsafebc.com/warp for more information.
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A late night fire Monday on Headquarters Road has Comox Valley RCMP searching for suspects in what they believe was a deliberately set fire. Const. Don Sinclair said police are looking at evidence which indicated the fire — that occurred around 11:50 p.m. March 16 — was a targeted attack. “(RCMP) believe suspects are known to the residents of the home,” he added. The house, which is situated at the 4600 block of Headquarters Road, suffered extensive damage but there was nobody inside when firefighters arrived, explained
On the evening of March 10 police were called to a single vehicle collision on the 3300 block of Royston Road. The investigation revealed that a single vehicle with only one person in it went off road and collided with a tree. The woman was taken to hospital and due to the seriousness of her injuries was airlifted to Victoria General hospital. The investigation into the cause of the collision is still underway.
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Dumping: Fines are in place, but infractions are difficult to prove Continued from Page A1 Dumpers can face a $500 fine for bottles, broken glass or other rubbish discarded in an open place, as per the regional district’s unsightly bylaw. The provincial Conservation Service also has the authority to issue tickets for dumping. “We will help with solid waste (department) to attend these sites, gather any evidence and then assist with the cleanup of the sites,” said Derald Lewis, the CVRD’s manager of bylaw compliance and special investigations. “We’ve been out to that area for dumping of roofing products; also the one area (described by Munk) was (used for) dumping couches, and household garbage.” Lewis notes the dumping of trash is a longstanding problem in and around the logging roads by Comox Lake, especially the area across the bridge at the dam. “If you go through some of that stuff, tracing it back, you basically have to get an
admission of guilt,” Lewis said. “You’ll find names in there, but are those the people that actually dumped it? “You have to have the four elements of an offence before you can convict anybody: the date, time, the jurisdiction and the identity. If you don’t get that, your chances of getting a conviction are slim to nil.” Each April, the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association conducts a spring cleanup that extends from Courtenay to the club — which sits next to Comox Lake — and out to Wolf Lake north of town. A similar Good Samaritan effort is carried out each year in Grande Prairie, Alta. On a Saturday in June, dozens of volunteers collect garbage to help restore the Wapiti Dunes area, which gets riddled with litter as a result of illegal dumping. Since 2009, the cleanup has removed more than 400,000 pounds of trash from the site. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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In a 4-3 vote, Courtenay council tabled a motion from Coun. Erik Eriksson to withdraw a federal funding application for the Fifth Street Bridge recoating project. At a previous meeting, Eriksson was the lone member opposed to selecting the project as the preferred recipient of New Building Canada funds. Cost to repair and recoat the bridge is estimated at $2.2 million. Recoating will potentially extend its life by 50 years. Instead of a paint job on what he considers an unsafe and unsightly structure, Eriksson would like to see a new bridge constructed on Fifth Street. He says the idea is gathering momentum in the community. “I think it’s very important,” said Eriksson, who feels the structure is a Valley-wide bridge. Couns. Doug Hillian, Dave Frisch and Rebecca Lennox voted against tabling the motion. Hillian does not understand the logic of dismantling a piece of infrastructure with 50 years of life remaining. “I don’t see how we could, in good conscience, seek tens of millions for something we can do for $2.2 million,” Hillian said. Eriksson challenges the tens of millions claim. “It doesn’t compute,” he said.
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Continued from Page A1 The album was released in December with help from Juno-winner Austin. Swanson wrote four of the songs herself and collaborated with her mom and her sister on some of the others. She created her first CD when she was just two years old for her family, but for now, Swanson said she’s going to be focusing on playing gigs before creating her next album. “I really love (performing). I sometimes get a couple of butterflies when I start, but after a few songs, everything usually goes really well.” Swanson has sold 300 copies of her CD, and hopes to gain more exposure as she plays the Kids Cafe in Tintown this weekend. She is hoping to write a bird-themed song for an upcoming performance at the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society’s open house April 6, an organization to which she has donated sales from her songs on iTunes. She will also perform on stage with another Juno Award winner, Fred Penner, at Bella Coola Music Festival in July. Austin sees a bright future for Comox Valley's newest budding star. “Stella is such a poised girl and I think her evenness along with her creativity will take her far,” said Austin. I’m Not a Bunny is available at Planet Kids in Comox and Courtenay, Seeds Food Market in Cumberland and on iTunes. For more info, or signed copies of the CD, visit stellaswanson.com.
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Retaining our youth
t can be tiring to constantly hear about the demographics of the Comox Valley, always with the word ‘retirement’ in the conversa-
tion. Some believe this is an unsustainable trend. That theory suggests our communities cannot survive without an influx of young people, or retention of the ones we have. Those who espouse that theory believe it won’t be long before local governments find themselves increasing taxes drastically to keep up with the maintenance of roads and other infrastructure. They believe new homes and businesses to support them — or at least younger families in existing homes who consume more, spend more — are vitally important to the future of our communities. Others believe things are just fine the way they are, that pensioners spend enough to keep the communities healthy, that being a retirement community is actually a reasonable growth/sustainability strategy. According to the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce, the median age in the Comox Valley is a shade over 44 years old – virtually identical to that of Victoria, which is widely recognized as the retirement capital of Canada. That feeds, or perhaps confirms, the old demographic numbers. However, it does not reflect the whole story. The schools and rink and ball fields suggest a different tome. There are young families here, a lot of them. So what happens? Perhaps there should be more study, more effort, put into asking the questions and finding solutions around retention, as opposed to attraction. Clearly, we have youngsters here. And yes, every smallish community sees their young people leave for university or work. But are we doing enough to give them viable options to stay, to work and raise their families here? One can’t eat, or buy a house, with scenery and good weather. It takes money. It takes real jobs. Where will the 2015 Grade 6 grads be in 20 years? Not here; at least, not likely. –Black Press
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arch has been a good like police, by comparing differmonth for the B.C. ent communities’ results. A new NDP, and it’s been a AGLG office opened in Surrey. while since I’ve been able to say The “value for money” promise that. is on the rocks. The government Opposition critics fired a shot appointed a quasi-independent amidships at the B.C. board (hello, BC FerLiberal government ries and TransLink) POLITICS when they began that hired chartered questioning the lack accountant Basia of progress by the Ruta, a veteran of the new Auditor General federal Auditor GenOM for Local Governeral office who had LETCHER ment. also served as chief This experimental financial officer at vessel was launched Environment Canada in Premier Christy Clark’s leadand had done local government ership campaign, and two years audits in private practice. after it set sail, it is listing, takNDP local government critic ing on water and in danger of Selina Robinson started asking sinking. why this office has spent $5.2 The original idea was to million and produced only one expand the B.C. Auditor Genaudit out of a promised 18. Comeral’s office so it could check munity Minister Coralee Oakes, the financial performance of a former Quesnel councillor in local governments too. Business her first cabinet post, allowed groups were concerned about that there had been some rough municipal taxes going up too water but there is smooth sailing quickly, with staff growing even ahead. as the province grappled with a Then came a big leak, in the hiring freeze. form of a “work environment Mayors and councillors began review” of the good ship AGLG to talk of mutiny over that plan, that was given to the NDP by a protesting that their budgets are seasick crew member. already required to balance and It described chaos below are subject to annual audits. decks, with “shifting priorities But this will be “performance and unclear direction,” as well auditing,” Clark insisted, not just as “wasted time and work” and making sure the figures add up. “inefficient use of consultant and It will determine the public is staff resources.” receiving “value for money” on Worse, the review noted a projects like arenas and services human resources monitor had
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been stationed at the office for most of January to maintain a “respectful workplace for all employees.” “A peacekeeper,” as NDP leader John Horgan described the grim scene. “This is like we’re in Cyprus.” Then it was confirmed that when the AGLG board tried to conduct a performance review, Ruta’s response was to hire a lawyer. Ruta at least seems to be decisive when protecting her job. Whatever goodwill had been restored with local governments over this experiment is likely gone. Municipal staffers have been dealing with new auditor demands as their councils grind away at their own budgets, and now they see signs that what they have contributed may well have been swept overboard. Oakes remains on deck, eyes fixed on the horizon. An audit of capital procurement in Rossland is finally scheduled to be done by the end of March, she said. Similar reports on Delta and Sechelt are due in April. Clark addressed the situation in her last question period before the legislature’s spring break this week. She didn’t have a lot to say about the AGLG’s voyage of the damned, mostly familiar rhetoric about “lower taxes, less red tape” and so on. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. He can be reached via email at tfletcher@blackpress.ca
To whom our politicians answer: Elizabeth May tells us Dear editor, In response to the March 12 editorial titled Who do politicians answer to?, in spite of what candidates say and would like to do as our Members of Parliament in Ottawa, they cannot. The votes in our parliament are “whipped”, that is the party leader decides and all the members must vote as instructed or face penalties – the removal of perks up to expulsion from the caucus to the backbench as an
independent. I quote from Reflections on My Life and Canada: Who We Are by Elizabeth May as she writes eloquently and more briefly that I. “Parliament is not a bad place because of the members of parliament. It is a bad place because the large political parties have executed a complete takeover of MPs' freedom of action and freedom of speech.” (p 168) “What I did not understand until I was elected was that
every vote is now a whipped vote... Every day on every vote, the instruction sheets from Conservative, NDP, Liberal, and Bloc Quebecois whips are placed on the desks of their respective MPs.” (p 177) In this long lead-up to the October election, we have an opportunity to become more aware of the control of processes in our Canadian Parliament. Amy Yakimyshyn Comox
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Raven Coal Mine: Start focusing on the real problem Dear editor, Many of us in the Comox Valley breathed a sigh of relief when Compliance Energy temporarily pulled the plug on its Raven Coal Mine project. But the real struggle is just beginning. Compliance, like the phoenix, may rise from the ashes. And there are a lot of other corporations with government coal leases in their talons just waiting for favourable economic winds before they swoop down. The real problem is the federal and provincial governments that
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want to turn us into an energy super power Financial advisers always warn us to diversify. Unfortunately our government leaders
who are supposed to help create a sustainable and resilient economy for our future did not get, or did not want to get, this message. They didn’t realize that get-
Baybrook decision upsets area artist... Dear editor, What would Key West be without Ernest Hemingway or Savanna, Georgia without William Faulkner? Alice Munro, our only Nobel Laureate, stayed at Mack Laing house in the winter of 1996. I recently read a bio and it said Alice Munro wintered in Comox, B.C. I have read all her books. I finally figured out my Ontario relative having pondered her novels. I had the pleasure of meeting her at a book signing at Clarion Books in Courtenay in 1996. She hated book signings having to listen to gushing enthusiasts such as myself nattering on about
her novels and how much they meant to me. I understand why the good burghers of Comox want to bulldoze Mack Laing house where Alice spent a winter writing her Nobelwinning books. The house is an old crock and would cost money to renovate. You could say that about our seniors: they are old crocks and are expensive to renovate. Look at our health-care costs! I'm rapidly becoming an old crock myself and I hope my kid doesn't run a bulldozer over me! Brian Scott Black Creek
...Comox resident happy with outcome Dear editor, My thanks to Comox Council for taking time to make the sensible decision to reject the proposed development of the Baybrook house and property. This development never made legal, financial, or educational sense and I am glad the property will be left in its natural state for everyone to enjoy once the derelict
building has been removed. In the last election, I voted exclusively for candidates who were on record as opposed to this development. Several of those people were elected and they should be commended for keeping their word! Bill McLeod Comox
Having a high IQ has its challenges Dear editor, All my life, I’ve had a hard time fitting in with social groups and making and keeping friends. I’d meet people I seemingly get along with, expend most of the effort in keeping these friendships going, and then several months later theses people would disappear from my life never to be heard from again. I had no idea why this kept happening to me until I picked up the book Gifted Adults: the Mixed Blessings of Extraordinary Potential, by Marylou Kelly Streznewski. I’ve known for most of my life that I have a high IQ but until now I’ve had no idea how this has impacted my life. From what I picked up from Streznewski’s book, the smartest two per cent of the population have an extremely hard time fitting in with the rest of humanity. We grow up assuming that everybody else’s brains work the same way as ours do and talk to them as if they do. Unfortunately, when we blather on about our lives and interests, other people are either exhausted trying to keep up with our large leaps in logic, think that something’s off about us because they can’t, or are
jealous because we think faster than they do. Our work lives aren’t much better. We see patterns and trends that others don’t see and find the solutions to problems that elude our co-workers. We also work faster and more efficiently than other workers, using the same amount of effort. Because of this, our bosses think that we’re after their jobs and feel threatened. The other employers also don’t like having us around because we make them look bad. Because of these problems, most of us are either self-employed, or work for companies that let us run our own work-places. If this describes your life, I hope you’ll consider joining Mensa, the society for bright people. If you know somebody like me, please show them this letter. I’ve known about Mensa for longer than I’ve known my IQ score but never wanted to join until now because I thought it was an elitist organization, and I hate elitism. Today I see it as my only hope for a healthy social life. Charlotte Ostrowski Courtenay
ting involved in the energy sweepstakes is like getting involved in an international horse race that they can’t control. They’ve tied our future to a one-trick pony called Carbon that turned up lame just out of the gate. But they still stand at the rail cheering Carbon on and yelling “jobs, jobs, jobs.” All this while the price of oil is down by half, coal mines around the world are closing or laying off staff, pipelines are in big trouble from spills, aboriginal communities, law suits, and citizen opposition.
And, in terms of environmental protection, our governments have become an international pariah. Let’s deal with the real problem – governments. Let’s start with the advice that Deep Throat gave to Robert Redford in that dark parking garage in the movie All the President’s Men: “Follow the Money.” The real development problem in this Valley is not about individual coal mines. It is about money and political power – and it always has been. Mike Bell Comox Valley Keepers
Senior glad to hear our MLA has her back
Dear editor, Mr. Fletcher let us know that we had a seniors advocate in our MLA (Seniors’ advocate strikes a chord, March 10, 2015). We were glad to hear this because despite the rest of the article listing all the benefits we seniors are eligible for, we have had difficulty accessing them. We applied for OAS through the local Service Canada Office and all the materials were certified and sent off. But, to our surprise we both received more questions and forms to fill out from the bureaucratic clerks at the Government Canada office in Victoria. My husband received a different list than mine. Lucky for us that we have saved every document proving our citizenship and were able to
fill out the forms. I am saying this while we are wondering if that will be the end of it or not. I will be 70 in May and am still trying to work. We are hoping that the latest round of information sent off to the government will be enough. What if at our age we didn’t have all of our marbles or information? We fear the day when we have to apply for any other benefits and are not fit enough to fill out the forms or gather the information. We do know a person who gave up trying to get OAS due to the difficulty. We will advise her to go to the MLA and we will also see if what we have done so far doesn’t work. Judith Sears Fanny Bay
Handicapped parking user asks not to judge by appearances Dear editor, This letter is regarding handicapped status and parking. It is with interest I have been following the debates about parking. I have handicap parking. My name is Dianne MacLean and my car is the station wagon with all the bumper stickers! I am constantly in severe pain and have permanent nerve damage on one leg. I am allergic to anti-inflammatories and walking on pavement makes my condition worse. I have a walker but it is cumbersome to get in and out of the car. You often see me “running” around the community. I am usually smiling and friendly. What you don’t see is me lying in bed, crying
from pain and unable to move. As part of my coping I have found it is better for me to suck it up, walk and move as normal as possible on my better days (or hours) and try to maintain a positive attitude in public. Parking in the handicapped space enables me to minimize the trauma to my back and nervous system and get more done. I have compassion for anyone suffering from any kind of disability. I have found for me, judging others and comparing pain, is not a healthy way to deal with it. Dianne MacLean Courtenay
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888 (Komox) Wing president Jack Shapka presents a cheque for $300 to Randy James, the work experience co-ordinator at Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School. 888 Wing makes this donation annually to this excellent community project for young Canadians.
Peter Phillips and Matthijs Bruining from RBC presenting a KidStart donation of $15,000 to John Howard Society of North Island representatives. Pictured are (L-R) Peter Phillips, Tara Jordan, Matthijs Bruining, Wendy Richardson, and Steve Ayers. Phillips, RBC account manager for business & commercial markets, is a KidStart mentor. In addition to the $15,000 donation, RBC also gave $500 to KidStart this year to recognize Phillips’ volunteer contribution. If an employee volunteers for a community cause 40 or more hours per year, the bank will donate up to $500 to that charity.
Frieda Home (left) and Ernst Vegt (right) present Comox Valley Food Bank president Jeff Hampton with a $24,700 cheque. The money was raised through sales of the Comox Valley Calendar, a collection of the best pictures from the cameras of local photographers with matching written descriptions of places and events around the Valley.
Joanne Schroeder and Pam Crowe of the Comox Valley Child Development Association accept a $5,000 donation from Strathcona Sunrise Rotarians, Keith Currie and Pippa Atwood. The funds will be used to enhance the new Sensory Room at the association.
Don Armstrong and Nancy Riva from the Kiwanis Club of Comox presented Jeff Hampton of the Comox Valley Food Bank with $850 worth of diapers and formula for their Baby Program. The club has been forced to dissolve because of several reasons. Since 1981 this club has been a powerful asset to the community and will be sorely missed. Over the years the club donated $1,200 per year worth of baby needs to the food bank. We sincerely wish other community organizations continued success and hope they will continue to support the food bank with their Baby Program.
Avry Janes from First Credit Union (left) presenting a cheque from their Community Impact Funds to the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society (Angela WalkerCVTRS event co-ordinator, Watson the horse and Barb Haffner-stable program facilitator) in support of the stable program.
Councillor Barbara Price presented the Town's Heritage award to Lewis Bartholomew in recognition of his creation of The Alberni Project. The presentation was made at a Heritage Tea at the Filberg Centre during Heritage Week.
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OVER MANY YEARS, Comox Val-
ley Book Friends, through the generosity of its donors, has been able to have an annual book sale and provide non-profit groups in the Valley with funds. Groups such as 4 Rs, Adult Learning Centre, Therapeutic Riding, Firefighters Association, Ground Search and Rescue, Wheels for Wellness, L'Arche have been the recipients of the generosity of the kind folks who have both donated to, and purchased from, the sale. Thank you to you all! However, due to changing circumstances, it would appear that this year's sale will be the last and so we would like to make this sale the biggest and best of all. So, to all of you who would like to donate to our sale, to be held May 1 to May 3, at 150 Mansfield Drive (beside the Whistle Stop Pub), the CVBF team will be accepting donations at this location on Wednesdays after 9 a.m. Donations of books, puzzles, games, CDs and DVDs would be greatly appreciated, but please, no National Geographics, encyclopaedias, magazines, Reader's Digest condensed books, videos/cassettes, vinyl records, or soiled or torn items. If this is not a convenient time, please call Sue at 250-338-5969 for either pick-up or drop-off. Thanks again - you guys rock!
A BIG “WELL DONE” to all the vol-
unteers at Elder College that put together last Saturday’s lecture. The mock trial was very informative as well as entertaining. Thank you for an outstanding production.
A HUGE BOUQUET to the skat-
ing instructors of the Comox Valley Regional District Ice Quest program. These young adults are so kind and patient as they work with little people to support them as they learn a very challenging new skill. Thank you so much for all your hard work. Our children are very fortunate to have you teaching them.
THE CVRD PARK’S Department
has done a first class job on the Beach Access walkway connecting Little River Nature Park to the Shoreline. Thank You! This is the eighth anniversary of the second initiative to Protect Public Beach Access Properties which started on Harvard Road in the nineties. Harvard Road has been public property since 1913. Thanks to the Little River neighbours, for supporting the protection and use of these valuable public
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THIS TIME A bouquet simply won't
do! Your response to our request for donations was incredible. We wish to thank everyone who donated items, came in to shop, and those who discovered us for the first time. An entire field filled with daffodils to all of you. We also enjoyed hearing your "hospital stories". Talk about a win-win situation! We truly do live in the Best of all Places. Thank You Comox Valley and its citizens from The Saint Joseph's Auxiliary Thrift Shop volunteers.
GOLD MEDALS TO the residents
of Anderton Avenue from First Street to Fifth. Every year the distance runners of Vancouver Island invade your streets and for two mornings in a row make it inconvenient for you to park your cars and access your homes. The Comox Valley Road Runners and all our guests totally appreciate your cooperation and support in advance for our upcoming 5K race on the morning of March 21 (Saturday) and half marathon on March 22 (Sunday). We invite you to come out and join us to cheer on the 600+ runners in both races. Bouquets also to all who need to use the Piercy, Condensory, Dove Creek and Burns Roads on these mornings between 9 a.m. and noon. Thank you for driving slowly and watching for our runners. We will attempt to interfere with your progress as little as possible while keeping everyone safe.
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Valley Record for helping me find my desk. Without your Facebook post that Terry sent out, and so many emails wanting my desk found, I might not have got it back. I am so thankful to all of you. Happiness is seeing it in my living room, waiting for one of my great grandchildren to be sitting in it. And thanks to Eileen Tamemoto for seeing it online and bringing it home to me. That was a blessing.
A BIG BOUQUET to the person who
found my house keys in the gravel at the launching ramp at Point Holmes and putting them on the table under the picnic shelter. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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held at the Seniors Village on March 8. There were too many to mention, but they know who they are. From the visit by the Minister of National Defence to the cadet colour party, they all did a huge part in the success of the program. Cherie B. was presented with a bouquet of flowers from Mr. Hilton, for the exceptional devotion to the program. Again thank you all. Fred Maniak, chairman.
I WOULD LIKE to thank the wonderful women who came to my rescue after I had fallen off my bike at the Airpark walkway on Sunday and ended up in the bushes upside down. I truly was in a bind and initially was unable to extract myself from the bushes. Given my left leg was up on the river wall and my right leg was trapped under me, I was in a bit of a predicament. It was very much like being a post turtle. Thank you for getting me right side up and helping me to get back on the pathway. I'd also like to thank Doctor B. Filipetti and Doctor Ward at the Dynamic Clinic for their chiropractic skills. I certainly would not have been able to do the splits without your intervention. Thank you all and aside from a few sore muscles I am fine and riding my bike again. I HAVE A complaint to whoever
makes the decision to charge poor ill people quite a bit of money for television cable while they are sick in the hospital, and at the same time providing it free of charge to convicted criminals while in jail. In theory a guy could shoot me today and be watching cable in jail tomorrow, while I'm lying in bed, in pain, being billed $15 a day for cable.
THANK YOU TO Dairy Queen for
celebrating your 75th anniversary with the community by giving out free cones to everyone with smiles DESPITE the City of Courtenay showing their infinite wisdom to do some sort of construction, all but blocking off traffic and causing a huge patience-trying situation. Couldn't they have just read the sign and thought it wasn't a good day to do it?
HURRAY FOR NO tax Sunday on
the main street of Comox! Thank you to the businesses for actually being open! I know my friend and I dropped some cash in some businesses!
LINDA NORTON – Now the fun be-
gins with people complaining about the noise of the Snowbirds.
ARLENE SNEDDON - So true
Linda Norton, but they should have never moved here if they don't like our Snowbirds, we have had the Snowbirds for many years and Love it when they come.
LOUISE MALTAIS - If people com-
plain about the Snowbirds we should be able to make the complainers leave town. People have bitched too much already about them. I for one look forward to them. It is part of our Valley. Don't like it, leave.
MELINDA BOWLES – The sound of the Snowbirds is so relaxing....LOVE it! So excited. MARG HORTON - I welcome
them...love to hear them in April ... makes me feel excited to know they are here again.
BARBARA CRAIG WAITE - Hope the weather improves a tad, love going out on the beach for the fly pasts. M GLENN MITCHELL - I have to
laugh. All construction near the nesting birds has to come to a halt but low passes over them that are many times more startling and many times as loud are totally ignored by both the governments and the birds.
STEVE SLOAN - You can always
tell when spring is coming. First the complaining for the Snowbirds...then the complaining for the gliders.
PENNY MCCAMMOND THOMSON - Yippee. Spring has sprung. Love to hear them.
KAREN TIERNEY - They always bring the good weather!
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Event showcases dairy, eggs Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to noon the much-anticipated ‘Chefs at the Market’ comes to the Native Sons Hall. The event showcases dairy and eggs, notes Comox Valley Farmers' Market executive director Vickey Brown. “We are very excited that our featured North Vancouver Island Chefs Association member is none other than chef Ronald St. Pierre, owner of the award-winning restaurant Local’s,” said Brown. “There’s amazing pasture-perfect dairy available at the CV Farmers’ Market, ranging from yogurt, goat milk gelato and hemp cream to eggs, crème fraiche, buffalo paneer and bocconcini,” says St. Pierre. “Using farm fresh products to demonstrate to market visitors how to cook with local, seasonal ingredients is simply the best." “Every visitor to the market is not only invited to watch the
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North Vancouver Island Chefs Association juniors Sadie, Jessica, JoAnne and Kelli are pictured with NVICA president chef Lesley Stav. Photo Submitted cooking demos, but to take the opportunity to ask chef St. Pierre culinary questions and
enjoy tasting the free samples,” says Brown. The Farmers’ Market is open 9-12 every Sat-
urday at the Native Son’s Hall until they move out to the Exhibition grounds April 11.
Odlum Brown named to Best Managed list For the 16th consecutive year, Odlum Brown Limited has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, one of the country’s leading business awards programs that recognizes companies that have implemented world-class business practices and created value in innovative ways. Odlum Brown proudly maintains the highest level of
distinction this year as a Platinum Club member, which is bestowed upon companies that have made the Canada’s Best Managed list at least seven consecutive times. “Our success is simple – we invest in our people and work hard to preserve a family-like culture that is uniquely our own,” says Odlum Brown president and CEO Debra Hew-
New networking group starting The Comox Valley’s newest business networking group is hosting an open house on Tuesday, March 24, offering local business professionals an opportunity to get in on the ground floor. “Our group has a one-person-per-industry policy, which effectively offers exclusivity for each member,” says local realtor Mike Fisher, one of the group’s founding members. “Our core members include professionals, tradespeople and entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses in a friendly and supportive environment, and we’re looking for other professionals who would like to do the same.” The new group meets Tuesday mornings from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the White Spot Restaurant in Courtenay. Next week’s meeting has been turned into an open house so other local professionals can see what the group is all about and join while seats are still available. “Whether you’re interested in becoming a member or are just interested in meeting other local professionals, I encourage you to check out the group,” Fisher said. “We’re about creating a friendly, professional environment that facilitates referrals and creates opportunities for our members.” To RSVP to Tuesday’s open house, or to find out more, email info@cvbusiness.ca or call Darcy Lefebvre at 250-897-5450.
son. “We have been incredibly fortunate to achieve this honour for the past 16 years – an achievement that celebrates the passion, dedication, and commitment of each and every one of our team members.” Odlum Brown is a British Columbia investment company, with locations in five communities, including one in Courtenay.
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Mar 23 - 27
Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm
5/$560
CPR Level C with AED
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Mar 28
Sat, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
$65
Occupational First Aid Level 1
OFA-010
Mar 31
Tue, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Emergency Child Care First Aid with CPR Level B FAC-010
Apr 11
Sat, 8 am - 5 pm
$95
Sage 50-1
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Apr 11 & 12
Sat & Sun, 9 am - 4:30 pm
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Introduction to Carpentry
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Apr 16 - Jun 4
Thu, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
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Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
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Apr 18 & 19
Sat & Sun, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Occupational First Aid Level 3
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Apr 20 - May 1
Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
10/$715
Screen Printing – T-Shirts & Textiles
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Red Cross Emergency Responder – EMR
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Animal Care Aide – Information Session
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May 6
Wed, 6:30 - 8 pm
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Sat, 8 am - 4:30 pm
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uestion: I Consult a have had a few people in Counsellor my life over the years who have had traumatic experiences ancy and I have tried to help them get over ock it. I don’t know if I did the right things and I would like to for their own or somebe better prepared if one else’s safety (or this happens again. life) and at the same There has been a lot time causes them to in the media lately feel helpless to stop about PTSD and it. Following such an it seems like there event the person may needs to be more feel shocked, angry, attention to healing sad and fearful. They trauma. may have frequent Answer: The nightmares. They may issue of PTSD in our focus on the event and military members want to talk about it a and first responders lot, or they may withis certainly a big condraw and avoid talkcern and is ing with being highothers. lighted in Sometimes If the the media. trauhelping another These are matized person find the folks who person resources in the are freis a quently child community that exposed to they can help them is traumatizmay ing events in the best thing you repeatthe course of can do. edly their work. out Nancy Bock play Almost all of aspects us, however, of the are traumaevent, tized at least a few sometimes to the times in our lives, and exclusion of other play. learning how to supWhen considerport friends and faming how to support ily members through someone who has been these situations is certhrough a traumatiztainly worthwhile. ing event it is imporVery briefly, trauma tant to check in with occurs when a person yourself about how is exposed to an event you are doing with that causes them fear trauma and stress in
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your own life. It is possible to be traumatized by listening to another person’s experience and an awareness of how you are doing will help you decide whether or not you can hear the details of what happened. Sometimes helping another person find the resources in the community that can help them is the best thing you can do. If you feel able to safely witness your friend or family member’s experience then here are some suggestions for providing support: Let them know that you are willing to listen whenever they feel like talking. Do not pressure them to talk about it, but be available. Be patient with their feelings. People who are dealing with trauma go through a range of feelings over a lengthy period of time. If they are irri-
table or cranky with you don’t take it personally. Encourage them to maintain their usual routines. Take part with them in the activities that you have enjoyed together in the past. If they are a child explain to them that it is normal to have big feelings such as fear and sadness, and work towards helping them feel safe. If you do not see a gradual improvement in how the traumatized person is doing then you will want to support them to seek professional help. Many counsellors have specific training in assisting people
who are healing from trauma. Thank you for raising this question. I think it is an important one for all of us. To ask a question of the counsellors, for a response in future columns, e-mail info@ pacifictherapy.ca. Consult a Counsellor is provided by registered clinical counsellors Nancy Bock, Diane Davies Leslie Wells, Andrew Lochhead, Bruce Muir, Sara-Lynn Kang and Carolyn Howard at Pacific Therapy & Consulting inc. It appears every second Thursday in the Record.
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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.
IT and Social Media Support
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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Tips for keeping healthy while travelling K
eeping on top of your fitness regimen while on the road can be a challenge. We’re currently in month four of our year-long journey through Central America and Southeast Asia, and we’ve had to get creative when it comes to working out. But even with cheap food and dollar beers, we’ve kept at it – and you can too. Here’s how: Consistency – Do something – anything
– two to four times a week. Travel isn’t the time to hit new fitness goals, but you don’t have to fall behind. Run – Gyms may be scarce and organized fitness classes unheard of, but you can run anywhere. Ask around for a good running route, or simply pick a starting point, set your phone’s timer and run for 10 minutes in one direction. When the timer goes, set it again and try to beat that 10
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Chris and Kendra Ketch minutes on the way back. Eat clean – The buffet’s tempting, but a little clean eating goes a long way. Opt for high-protein, lean meats like chicken or fish, load your plate with veggies and go easy on the starch.
Google – When lost for motivation, just search for a 10-20 minute “body weight workout” and you’ll discover a plethora of fat-burning workouts that require nothing more than your own enthusiasm. Remember, what you do isn’t as important as making sure you do something! When you feel lazy – and you will – remind yourself that two to three hours a week dedicated to
your health and fitness will pay huge dividends when you return home. Plus, it’s a great way to shake off a few too many cervezas the night before! Chris and Kendra Ketch, co-owners of BODYNETIX Professional Fitness training, are currently travelling the world – but FitCamps and other fitness classes are still in session! Visit bodynetix.ca or call 250-871-2400 for a free trial class.
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There is only one place, once a year that brings together businesses and the public in the Comox Valley – our Chamber Showcase. On Friday, February 26th the Chamber Showcase at Crown Isle Resort hosted over 20 local exhibitors that networked with the public to promote their latest products and services. A special thanks goes to our event sponsors: 97.3 The Eagle, First Credit Union and Insurance, Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community and The Comox Valley Record and to all our participating vendors. Congratulations to Katie Booth of Nicole Cahoon, CGA, winner of Business Services package (valued at over $3,000), and Allan Basinger, winner of the iPad Air 2!
On March 11th, we were pleased to participate in North Island College’s 5th Annual Career Fair. It was a pleasure to meet job seekers in the Comox Valley and communicate how the Chamber can support them in their quest to find the perfect-fit job. We are the largest networking organization in the Comox Valley and provide individuals valuable opportunities to connect with businesses from a wide variety of specialties. For those of you in the Valley that didn’t have a chance to meet with us at the Career Fair and are looking for work, please contact us at the Chamber and we can discuss networking opportunities.
Support our Chamber business community! New members are always welcome – join online today at www.comoxvalleychamber.com A warm welcome goes to our new members joining the chamber family as of March. Re-nu-it Home Improvements, CIBC – Comox, Hesseling HR Services, Mr. Lube 177 and Tree Island Gourmet Yogurt – we look forward to supporting you and the future of your businesses. Support our Chamber business community! New members are always welcome, join online today at www.comoxvalleychamber.com
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Upcoming Chamber Events (Registration available on our website)
Monday, March 23rd #WeAreYQQ Speaker Series Presentation featuring Boris Mann, Managing Partner at HUMAN – Comox Valley Art Gallery from 7 to 9 pm weareyqq.ca to register Tuesday, March 24th – #WeAreYQQ Speaker Series Workshop with Jayesh Parmar, Managing Partner at HUMAN – Prime Chophouse and Wine Bar from 1 to 4 pm weareyqq.ca to register Tuesday, March 24th – Chamber Business Mixer hosted by Canadian Western Bank – #200 - 470 Puntledge Rd. from 5 to 7 pm Thursday, March 26th – Board Elections and Are You LinkedIn? Luncheon – Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm Tuesday, April 14th – Chamber Business Mixer hosted by Duduza Bed and Bath – 1761 Comox Ave. from 5 to 7 pm Thursday, April 16th – 2015 Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce AGM – White Whale Public House from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
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Shane Koyczan: Emotions in motion Spoken word artist Shane Koyczan will perform at the Sid Williams Theatre on Tuesday, March 24.
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Shane Koyczan plans to get emotional March 24 at the Sid Williams Theatre. He would like you to join him. The acclaimed Canadian spoken-word artist says he wants to get an emotional reaction from audiences. “If you’re having an emotional day at work and you’re crying at work, they’ll send you home, ’cause the world doesn’t want you to be emotional. But we’re emotional creatures. “When I do my shows, the whole goal is to remind people, ‘It’s OK to feel what you’re feeling.’ It’s important that you do. It means absolutely no good to bottle it up all those years.” He describes his writing and performances as “a large part of my own personal therapy to talk about these things.” Asked what a Comox Valley audience can expect from the second stop on a national tour, Koyczan replies that he doesn’t like to do that. In fact, he can’t because he prefers spontaneity. “I like to keep it fresh for myself as well, right? I never really know what I’m going
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to do. Like any show I do, I can promise “You go from that to an empty hotel there’ll be a range of emotions.” room. It can be pretty isolating.” He says it’s a more honest show if he Koyczan, bullied as a youth, admits he doesn’t commit to a set list a month ahead. suffers from depression, which can amplify “You’re then able to decide, ‘You know loneliness. what? I’m feeling this “You’ve got to be piece tonight or I’m feelcareful with yourself on ing that piece,’ and just the road. It can be easy When I do my shows, be in the moment.” to slip into that (depresAudience reaction the whole goal is to remind sion). I have to have plays a big role. people, ‘It’s OK to feel what time for myself but also be around people so I “A show can change you’re feeling.’ don’t feel so isolated.” within a performance. It The ugly? Travelling. can feel like, ‘They’re not Shane Koyczan “I used to love to really feeling this kind of travel. It’s a lot of hurry stuff. I’ll try something up and wait these days with airlines, buses else.’” Twenty scheduled performances that … that can be really tiring. “You’re putting a lot of yourself out end Aug. 14 at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival with Koyczan’s band Short Story there; it can be really exhausting, and then Long in Lyons, Colo., begin this Saturday you have to travel and do it all over again the next day.” in Nelson. Courtenay is the second stop. Since first achieving recognition in 2005 What’s the good, bad and ugly about with Visiting Hours, his first full-length being on the road? “The good is, I love what I do. I abso- collection of poetry, Koyczan’s career highlutely love it.” lights have ranged from being the MC at The bad? Being lonely on the road. the first Cumberland festival to perform“You go, you do your show, you’ve got 400 ing in Vancouver during the opening ceror 500 people in the audience and some- emony of the 2010 Winter Olympics. times even more. How does he connect with people?
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Mystery novel author book-signing event Author George Mercer will be in Courtenay at The Laughing Oyster Bookshop on Saturday, March 21 from 1-4 p.m. to sign copies of his debut novel Dyed In The Green. Mercer, who hails from Newfoundland but currently resides in North Saanich, has just released his first mystery-suspense novel as part of a six-book series of the same name. Dyed In The Green is the first fiction series of its kind about Canada’s national park wardens and the challenges they face protecting this country’s iconic special places. While the first novel is set in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, the series will follow the main characters across Canada with each novel set in a different national park including Wood Buffalo in the Northwest Territories, Jasper in Alberta and Gulf Islands National Park Reserve in B.C. Mercer plans for the series to come full circle with the last book set in Newfoundland and Cape Breton. Mercer, who worked for more than three decades as a national park warden and park ecologist, released Dyed In The Green just before Christmas. Self-published and distributed, the book is available in independent bookstores across Canada. The second book in the series, Wood Buffalo, is slated for release later this year. For more information, contact Laughing Oyster at 250-334-2511. Or visit laughingoysterbooks.com.
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An exhibition of Tracy Kobus’ paintings, completed within the last year, will be at Whyte’s Framing and Gallery in Comox from March 20 – April 18. Kobus will be in attendance at the official opening, Saturday, March 21 from 1 - 4 p.m. Most of the paintings for this exhibition focus on trees and forests but with a human presence. Trees have long been a theme in Kobus’ life, from the 12 years she spent treeplanting all over B.C. to hours spent mountain-biking in forests near her home by the Puntledge River
or in Cumberland. Kobus’ works include a couple large murals for the City of Courtenay. She was a featured artist at the 2014 Filberg Festival.
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CVAG Film Fest finale gets political The Comox Valley Art Gallery/TIFF Winter Film Series concludes this Sunday, March 22 at 5 p.m. with Trick or Treaty? Director Alanis Obomsawin has spent decades chronicling the state-sanctioned indignities and injustices visited on First Nations communities, creating a remarkable body of work driven by equal parts outrage and compassion. Trick or Treaty?, Obomsawin’s most recent feature documentary, shines a light on the most important document in the history of Canada’s First Peoples: the infamous Treaty 9, a 1905 agreement in which First Nations communities supposedly relinquished sovereignty over their traditional lands — a precedent that is routinely invoked whenever governments are challenged about rights issues involving aboriginal communities. Against the backdrop of numerous key recent events, such as Chief Theresa Spence’s hunger strike and the rise of Idle No More and other youth-oriented aboriginal movements, Obomsawin interviews a string of legal, historical and cultural experts — as well as people whose forebears were present when the treaty was signed more than a century ago — about the corrupt genesis of Treaty 9. The deeper Obomsawin digs, the more
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Bickle Theatre Originals continues with Some Like It Hot Centennial celebrations for the City of Courtenay’s 100th birthday continue on March 22 at the Sid Williams Theatre with the third classic film in the Bickle Theatre Originals series, a tribute to the theatre’s beginnings as a cinema when it first opened as the Bickle Theatre back in 1935. Critically acclaimed and lauded by audiences, Some Like It Hot topped the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 Funniest American Movies Of All Time in 2000. Roger Ebert wrote, “The plot is classic screwball... Wilder’s 1959 comedy is one of the enduring treasures of the movies, a film of inspiration and meticulous craft.” When Chicago musicians Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon) accidently witness a gangland shooting,
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Comox author shortlisted for BC Book Prize Comox’s Ian Kennedy is a finalist for a BC Book Prize. Kennedy and Margaret Horsfield of Nanaimo co-authored Tofino and Clayoquot Sound: A History. The book has been shortlisted for the Roderick Haig-Brown Regional
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Vancouver Island Chronicles aptly named documentary series Vancouver Island Chronicles on CHEK TV is a series of half-hour documentaries featuring the people of the Island and the Comox Valley. Produced by Edward Homer, the programs, for the most part, feature Islanders making a positive contribution in their communities. Homer has worked in broadcast television for over 30 years and the programs are well crafted and entertaining. “Working as an EFP editor at CBC Vancouver from 1985 to 1993 was a great experience,” said Homer. “I had the opportunity to work on some of the best documentary programming of the day with some very talented people.” Homer said his departure from CBC was a preemptive strike on his part. It was just a matter of time before his position would be eliminated. If he wanted to stay he would have to “bump” someone out of a lower group position. Instead he left and moved his young family to the Island. “For us, coming to the Island was a no brainer,” he said. “What we had always enjoyed about spending time here were the people we encountered.” After a two-year sabbatical recuperating from 13 years of deadline pressures working in a major television market, he was ready to get back to work and pursue his dream: documentary story telling. Since 1995 his work has been screened on most television networks in Canada and film festivals all over the world. He has a couple of awards on the shelf and an extensive list of credits as a producer/director. His subjects are varied: Robin and Sylvia Campbell of the Wildlife Recovery Centre in Errington, Merve Wilkinson (Order of Canada and Order of BC), Joe Saysel and the Cowichan River, Andrew Bryant and his work with the VI Marmots. “What I love about the Island is the way people take action to bring about positive change,” said Homer. Since 2010 he has been developing a YouTube channel with videos from his library as well as new work. Many of the new vignettes feature the Comox Valley. “We moved here in 2007 and I fell in love with this community right away,” he said. “People here take care of each other. I live near the base of Mount Washington and my neighbours welcomed us with open arms and made us feel right at home. Something else I have observed here is that volunteerism in this Valley is off the charts.” Many of the stories on his YouTube channel and his series on CHEK TV showcase non-profits run by volunteers. The Tsolum River Restoration Society, Adaptive Snow Sports on Mount Washington, Classic Cruisers and the Cumberland motorcycle shows, 19 Wing Museum, Courtenay Rod and Gun, Vancouver Island MusicFest are just a few of the non-profit organizations profiled on Vancouver Island Chronicles. “I really enjoyed spending time with the Tsolum River Restoration Society,” said Homer. “What a great story. People in this Valley should be very
proud of their work.” The TRRS is not finished yet, moving forward they are working to restore the watershed and continue to rely on volunteers. “If you are looking to get involved this is a great project run by great people.” Homer will turn 60 this year but he is not finished yet. “It’s kind of funny,” he said. “With the new advances in computers I am pushing my creative boundaries more than I ever have. I am excited about the next 10 years.” Check out his show on CHEK TV Sundays at 3:30 p.m. The series repeats as new shows are added. Also check out his YouTube channel. There are scenes from all of the episodes, often in series form. For more information, go to comoxvallyartsandlife.com You will find links to play lists, schedule information and more. With over 400 videos and 1.3 million views and counting it really is a celebration of Island life.
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Cumberland Film Festival calling for submissions Do you have a flair for film? A penchant for movie pictures? You may have exactly what organizers of the Cumberland Mountain Film Festival are looking for. The fifth annual Cumberland Mountain Film Festival goes April 10 at the Cumberland Cultural Centre, and there is still time to submit your short film about life on Vancouver Island. This highly popular grassroots festival features adventures, big and small, from around Vancouver Island. It is the only mountain film festival that features exclusively local content and is organized right here in the Comox Valley. The festival is still accepting submissions of films between three and five minutes in length and submitted in HD 720p or 1080p format to cumberlandmountainfilmfest@gmail.com via Dropbox or a similar file sharing program. Please provide basic information such as the movie title, location, filmmaker, and contact information. The deadline to submit films
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THE ADDAMS FAMILY: Highland Secondary presents The Addams Family as a musical, March 17-21, 7:30 p.m. at Highlands. Tickets at The Laughing Oyster bookstore and can be purchased at the Highland Secondary office for just $15. ANNE FRANK - Co-Val Choristers Spring Production of "Yours Anne" — A musical based on the Diary of Anne Frank", run March 20 to 29 at the Old Church Theatre. Theatre box office Tuesday and Thursday 10 am to 2 p.m. or reserve seating by calling 250-334-2992. QUARTET - Courtenay Little Theatre presents Ronald Harwood’s “Quartet” at Sid Williams Theatre. $22 all seats at Sid Ticket Office: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com (250) 338-2430. Showtimes April 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 - 7:30 p.m. Matinee Sunday, April 12, 2 p.m.
CALENDAR 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.
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Dean, Gunter get Sport BC awards that," Dean said. “Together we can do anything. So really this The Comox Valley had award belongs to all of two winners at the Sport us out there working to BC’s 49th annual Athlete make a healthier and of the Year Awards Ban- more fit community,” she quet, March 12 in Van- added. While Dean knew she couver. would be receiving Brenda Dean, her award, Gunter owner of In was one of three Your Court Tennominees for Uninis Academy, versity Athlete of received one of the Year, which 45 Presidents’ was announced at Awards while the banquet. Brad Gunter The G.P. Vanier was named Unigrad is a stalwart versity Athlete of DEAN with the Thompthe Year. Presidents’ Awards go son Rivers University to volunteers from Sport WolfPack men’s volleyball BC member and partner team in Kamloops. For the first time in organizations who represent the spirit of vol- their history, he was unteerism, and whose named Player of the Year dedication, energy and in CIS sports. In only his third university commitment season, Gunter not contribute to only established develop of their himself as one of sport or organithe best offensive zation. weapons in the Tennis BC country, he also nominated Dean etched his name in for the award. “I the Canada West am very happy record books in a and honoured number of statistito receive this GUNTER cal categories. award,” Dean Deservingly, the outside said. “The Comox Valley has supported me in every hitter was also named way and I am so grateful Canada West Player of the Year, Sport BC noted. for that support. In 18 league matches, “Each year tennis programming is continuing Gunter, a 6-foot-6 science to grow with more and student, led the CIS in more children and adults kills (5.31) and points wanting to be more physi- (6.04) per set as well as cally active and tennis is total points (404.5). a perfect sport to do just See AWARDS, 26
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Comox Valley volleyball players won gold and bronze at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) championships last week (March 12-14) The Camosun Chargers men with second-year right side Rian Plante (Highland) of Comox won gold while the Chargers women with fifth-year outside Hilary Graham (Mark R. Isfeld) of Courtenay earned bronze. The men captured their first gold medal in their eighth trip to the nationals (they won bronze in 2003 and 2009) while the women bagged bronze in their first appearance at the CCAA finals. Both Camosun teams had to dig deep to hit the podium, as they fought back from adversity to earn their medals. The men entered the eight-team
tournament in Charlottetown, P.E.I. as the top seed. They rallied from being down two sets to one to defeat the Titans de Limoilou 3-2 (2521, 22-25, 17-25, 25-20, 15-5) in the Saturday final. The Chargers GRAHAM were down midway through the first set to the Quebec City squad before coming back to win 25-21. The Titans won the next sets 25-22 and 25-17, but the Chargers went on a late run to win the fourth set 25-20 then kept it going in the fifth set, winning 15-5 to earn the title. The Chargers beat the defendingchampion Red Deer Kings 3-2 14-25, 25-22, 30-8, 13-25, 15-13) in Friday’s semifinal after opening with a 3-0 victory over the host Holland College
Hurricanes in Thursday’s quarterfinal. The fourth-seed Camosun women defeated the sixth-seed Humber Hawks 3-1 (25-17, 24-26, 25-18, 25-17) on Saturday afternoon to win bronze at their eight-team tourney in Longueuil, Que. Chargers’ captain Graham was player of the game with 10 kills and 12 digs. To qualify for the bronze game, the Chargers defeated the second-seed Vancouver Island University Mariners 3-2 (25-23, 25-19, 22-25, 22-25, 15-10) on Saturday morning. The win avenged a loss to VIU in the PACWEST championship two weeks earlier. Mychaela Roelants of Comox is a first-year libero with the Mariners. Camosun defeated Lynx d’EdouardMontpetit 3-2 on March 13 and opened with a 3-1 loss to Wolves Grande Prairie on March 12. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Triathlon club has five world-class 'Super Seniors' He has been in many races over the years but first represented Canada in the duathlon in 1999 and, more recently, in Australia. He has fond memories of the scenic and historic duathlon World Championship held in Edinburgh in 2010 – there is something unique about racing along routes that are centuries old. Don Blacklock is probably best known for being, in 2011, the first Comox Valley senior to complete an Ironman. In 2013 he quali-
The Super Seniors of the Comox Valley Triathlon Club are (left to right) Don Blacklock, Bonny Ervin, Bruce Morrison, Derek Richmond and Robert Lundine. Photo by earle couper ship was held in Belfort, France while the Sprint and Olympic distances both took place in London, England. This achievement resulted in the honour of Lundine being selected as the Team Canada flag bearer for the opening ceremonies in London. He was very impressed with the courses in London, where he raced throughout the historic downtown in front of huge crowds of spectators.
Bonny Ervin is a veteran of Sprint and Olympic Distance triathlons; first representing Canada in the 2008 Olympic Distance finals which were held in Vancouver. More recently, in 2014, she competed in the World finals in Edmonton where she was fifth and top Canadian in both the Olympic and Sprint distances. Irvin has participated too many times to count in her favourite race – the Comox Valley Tri-K.
He placed second in total kills (356). His kill-per-set average is a new single-season Canada West mark, while his point-per-game average ranks second all-time in the conference. Gunter was rated the top player in the country at his position and was one of the two university ath-
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score board Kickers women rolling HOCKEY BC MIDGET TIER 1 Provincials Sunday, March 15 Prince George 0 Seafair 3 North Vancouver 2 Nanaimo 2 Northeast 2 Kelowna 6 Comox Valley 0 Pr. George 8 Monday, March 16 Seafair 4 North Vancouver 3 Kelowna 4 Nanaimo 3 Prince George 11 Northeast 3 North Van 3 Comox Valley 3 Seafair 2 Kelowna 2 Tuesday, March 17 Comox Valley 5 Nanaimo 7 Seafair 2 Northeast 3 Prince George 5 North Van 0 Kelowna 7 Comox Valley 1 Nanaimo 0 Northeast 6 Wednesday, March 18 Nanaimo Seafair Northeast North Vancouver Kelowna Prince George Comox Valley Seafair Thursday, March 19 8 a.m. North Van Kelowna 11 a.m. Nanaimo Pr. George 2 p.m. Northeast Com. Valley 8 p.m. TBA TBA
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The Comox Valley RFC women’s team added another win to their season when they hosted Langley last Saturday afternoon. The two teams met at Village Park in Cumberland in what would be an exciting game. The match began with players eager; those on the sidelines saw both teams quickly trading ball possession back and forth. Finally a penalty to Langley awarded Comox the ball, and fast hands got the ball out to winger Holly Clark, who set up great field position and an easy try for Paula Moore. With the forwards winning scrums and great communication by the back line, the Kickers continued to put points up, with unanswered trys by Natalie Nguyen and Marie Eve Brindamour Carignan. Pressure from Langley and mistakes by Comox at the end of the first half gave the visitors great scoring opportunities, but it ended with Comox up 33-0. The second half was a different story. Langley rallied and broke the Kickers’
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Chris “Bukwas” Anderson steps in the cage to fight for yet another MMA title tomorrow (March 20) in Calgary. This time it’s for the Hard Knocks Fighting amateur welterweight championship against their champion, Mac Laursen. On Jan. 24, Anderson made short work of Perry Hayer to win the Battlefield Fight Leagues’ vacant amateur welterweight crown in Richmond. This title tilt may prove more difficult. “This will be Chris’ toughest fight to date,” said Jonny Mac of the Comox Valley Boxing Club & Mixed Martial Arts. “Laursen has a background in boxing so we anticipate a barnburner. “Anderson is a “Three to five hours es, training and equipbeast these days. Get- is #7 of 338 active ama- a day training, meal ment add up and can teur welterweights in ting stronger and fastplanning, weight cut- be very expensive for er each time he steps in Canada while Laursen ting, jogging, swim- an athlete who doesn’t (3-0-0) is ranked #22. the cage. We have been ming, blogging and get paid or subsidized working on the holes In western Canada, by any proin his game and gram. fine tuning his "We thank Anderson is a beast these days. Getting stron- Comox strengths,” Mac Valley said. “This con- ger and faster each time he steps in the cage. Nissan, Platest will prove Jonny Mac teau Plumbing, who is the best Urban Smoke, welterweight Jump Camp, in the west as Tapology ranks Ander- going over video leaves Island Bison, Edward Hard Knocks is the #1 son #3 of 102 active no time to have a full and Parnell Barberpromotion in Alberta fighters and Laursen time job. “This fight shop, Skidlords Clothand the prairies.” #7. would never had hap- ing Company and According to TapolMac notes it’s a full pened if it wasn’t for Dark Side Tanning for ogy Worldwide Rank- time job preparing for our sponsors. Airfare, their sponsorship.” ings, Anderson (7-2-0) a championship fight. food, travel expenssports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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At the end of the day when we called it quits it was most interesting to see the results of the day’s fishing. The group fishing from the shore had seven nice trout to show for their efforts and one of the participants was in his 90s. The willow leaf troll anglers had two respectable trout in the 13-inch range. The chironomid fishers who were releasing their fish had only two small fish to the boat. For my part I had one fish to show for my efforts and it was a nice 17-inch rainbow, pictured with the column. Virtually all of the anglers fishing Spider Lake this day had decades of angling experience. If you had asked me to predict the most successful type of fishing for the day I would not have picked shore fishing as the outstanding producer for the day. If there is a moral to this tale it is that
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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
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Rent Distress Act 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Serial# 1G6DW69YOG9742368 Will be sold to recover storage in arrears bids for sale of vehicle will be accepted via email: lowcoststorage@shawbiz.ca till March 31, 2015 Low Cost Storage Ltd 1754 Ryan Road East Comox,BC V9M 4C9
In Loving Memory of DAVID DYCK Feb. 23, 1916 ~ Mar. 23, 2012 You loved me well, Dearest one. Locked in my heart, are wonderful memories, as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon casts its glow, You will forever be in my heart.
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Dorothy Lorraine Taylor Rosman (Hudson) October 7, 1933 – March 15, 2015
In loving memory
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy, after a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer’s. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents Wilbert & Ellen Hudson and her husband George Rosman. Dorothy is survived by her brother Donald Hudson (Irene), and her sister Wilberta Bracconier; her daughters Ellen Tighe, Dorothy Taylor and Margo Taylor, her son Donald Taylor, her grandchildren Lois Riddoch, Jason Tighe, Kyle Tighe, Kaylie Tighe, Travis Taylor, and Michael Taylor, eight greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. Dorothy was born and raised in Cumberland, BC. There she attended elementary school and the United Church. She was married to Joseph Herbert (Herbie) Taylor in October of 1955. Dorothy later married George Rosman. Dorothy enjoyed talking about Cumberland and the surrounding area. She enjoyed walking to the local cemeteries in the spring and summer. She loved to share about her family and ancestors. Dorothy was a very hospitable and friendly person, and enjoyed it when people dropped by for tea or coffee. A celebration of her life will be held at the Cumberland United Church starting at 1:00pm, followed by a tea at the Old Age Pensioner’s hall on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations can be made to the Cumberland Community Forest Society, PO Box 1239 Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0.
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30 March 1944 - 3 March 2015 Ken MacDonald passed away peacefully 3 March 2015 at his home surrounded by his wife Mim, and all four of his children. He was born in Port au Port Newfoundland. He is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife Mim, children Christie, Tammy (Paul), Marcus (Kim), Scott (Claudia), and stepdaughter Leah. Grandchildren, Braden, Trentin, Cassidy, Sonia, Kelsey and Liam. His siblings Karl, Jean, Julie, Margaret and Gennie. He is remembered by many special friends too many to mention. He served with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1961 to 1992 and settled in Sooke BC in 1992. His postings included, Rivers Manitoba, Zweibrucken Germany, Winnipeg Manitoba, Summerside PEI, Baden Germany, Comox BC, and Toronto Ont. After retirement he worked for 16 years selling Real Estate in the Sooke Area. He loved the water and spent his retirement years skiing, fishing, golfing, playing shuffleboard and organizing pool and Golf Tournaments. An active member of the Royal Canadian Legion, he will be missed by the Golf and Pool players and all the other members for his Newfie jokes and humour. He was a benevolent man who with his wife strongly supported the Legion (especially as Mim’s Souschef for all the Remembrance Day Ceremonies etc), the Lions, the Lionesses, the Food Bank and other charitable organizations. Ken asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to RCL Branch 54 General Fund. A Celebration of Life will be held in the RCL Branch #54 Sooke BC 22 March 2015 at 1 pm.
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Douglas Allan Burnett July 30, 1940 - March 4, 2015 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our good friend Doug. Doug grew up in the Toronto area and is survived by his sister, Judy. He enjoyed reading and researching and was like a fountain of knowledge. Doug graduated university with a degree in Commerce at Sir George Williams University in Montreal. Shortly after graduation Doug received a job offer to move out west. He resided in Vancouver until his retirement in 2004, then he relocated to the Comox Valley. Doug will be remembered, by those who loved him, for his straight up, punctual, predictable self. We love you, you will greatly missed. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Avalanche on Saturday, March 21st at 2pm.
WEBER Ronald Douglas George With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Ron Weber, a dear husband, father and grandfather on March 12, 2015. The family would like to thank Dr. David Brailey, Dr. Carol Ostry, Dr. Cohen and Dr. Camacho for the wonderful care Ron received during his final months. Ron was born March 29, 1932 in Guelph, Ontario, shortly after moved to Walkerton, Ontario where he grew up. On June 12, 1950 he married his high school sweetheart, Marie. Ron had a very full 36 year career with the Canadian Armed Forces attaining the rank of Master Warrant Officer. Ron spent much of his career travelling with postings from London, ON; Germany two tours; to Ipperwash, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Cold Lake, AB; Petawawa, ON; Victoria, BC; and finally Comox, BC. Ron did two tours to Cyprus as a Peace Keeper for the United Nations, called out to the FLQ crises, a tour to Alert N.T., Gagetown, N.B., Norway, Jamaica, Wainwright, AB, Deer Lake, NL and finally retiring in Comox, BC. During Ron and Marie’s retirement years they enjoyed being snowbirds in Yuma, Arizona, as well as camping and fishing with their friends on Vancouver Island in the summers. Ron was a proud sponsor and member of the Masonic Lodge for 50 years. Ron is survived by his wife Marie, daughter Brenda (John), grandchildren Blair Reid (Kelly), Leanne Reid and Christopher Reid and brother Doug Weber (Livia). Ron was predeceased by his son Johnny, father Jack, mother Delma and brothers Paul and Wayne. Ron was a long time member of the Royal Canadian Comox Legion, Branch 160. A Memorial and Poppy Service for Ron will be held at the Comox Legion at 1825 Comox Ave., Comox, B.C. on Saturday, March 28th, 2015 at 1300hrs. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Ron’s memory may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund or Comox Lodge #1888 for Masonic Cancer Car. Thank you.
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Willene Geiger
Willene Geiger of Courtenay, BC went to be with her Lord early in the morning of March 15, 2015 at the age of 86. She is survived by sons Dwight (Sandra) of Saanichton, Grant (Bev) of Ladysmith, Brian (Sandy) of Courtenay, Bruce (Katja) of Nanaimo and her daughter Laura (Ivano) of Victoria. There are 13 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. Willene was born in Carnduff, Sask. into a large farming family. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack; her sisters Ada and Beth; her brothers Danny and Murray; she is survived by her brothers Neil and Alan; her sisters Lois and Carol. Willene and her late husband Jack established Maplecroft Dairy Farm in Black Creek in 1978 and with determination, hard work, patience and love lived to see a dream realized. She was a woman with a strong Christian faith and her gentleness, quiet ways and simple faith will be remembered by her large family and many friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 11:00 am from Oceanview Community Church in Ladysmith with her son, the Reverend Dwight Geiger officiating. Funeral arrangements are in care of Piercy’s Mt Washington Funeral Home, Courtenay, BC.
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It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the loss of our mother and grandmother, Alwine Poepperl. Alwine passed away peacefully at Eagleview, St. Joseph’s General Hospital on March 8th. Alwine was predeceased by her loving husband Ernst, sisters Frieda and Annie, and brother Robert. She is survived by her sister Dora, sons Hubert (Darci) and Ralph (Eileen), grandchildren Matthew and Nicole, sister-in-law Hedwig, and nieces Hannelore, Ingrid, Monika and Eva, and nephews Klaus and Hubert. Alwine was born in Aschach, Germany. She was the oldest of five children. Alwine married and lost her first husband Otto early in World War II. She later fell in love with Ernst, married in 1950, and followed him to Ocean Falls, BC in 1954. There she raised her family and made many lifelong friends. In 1968 the family moved to Campbell River where she lived for almost 43 years. Alwine had many interests; her favorites were gardening, dancing, and her love of cats. At the age of 92 Alwine moved to Cumberland to be with her eldest son. There she enjoyed reading, Kiki the indoor cat, and watching birds at the feeder, from her chair. For the last two years she was a resident at Eagleview in the Comox Valley. The family would like to sincerely thank: Dr.’s Meckin and Chan for their care of Alwine while in Campbell River, the Case Managers and Home Support Workers at Island Health for their care of Alwine in Cumberland, and most recently Dr. Wainberg and the caring staff at “The Views�. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Kitty Cat Pals or any other animal-oriented charity of choice would be greatly appreciated. Alwine was laid to rest at the Elk Falls Cemetery, Hwy 28 Campbell River on March 12th, in a private ceremony, Father Jan Grotkowski officiating.
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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˜ 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˜ Strong leadership skills and the ability to foster an efĹľcient and safe team Ĺ˜ Critical and creative problem solving skills Ĺ˜ Able to adjust and adapt quickly and efĹľciently to changes Ĺ˜ Superb communication skills Ĺ˜ (xcellent computer skills, particularly the use of Microsoft OfĹľce Ĺ˜ 3reference will be given to candidates with a diploma or degree in aquaculture or a related Ĺľeld of study. Ĺ˜ 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˜ 3rerequisites to hiring are a Ĺľtness test and a criminal record check Ĺ˜ Only applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada will be considered POSITION DETAILS Ĺ˜ 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˜ This is a camp based position that operates with days on shift and days off. Ĺ˜ This is a salary position starting at , per annum. Ĺ˜ 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 – 4TH STREET, TOFINO, BC V0R 2Z0 FAX: 250-725-1250 E-MAIL: CAREERS.CANADA@CERMAQ.COM PLEASE STATE “ASSISTANT SITE MANAGER� 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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Co Val Choristers present a musical version of the Diary of Anne Frank. It is a powerful story of hope in spite of terrible things happening all around. 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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MISSING CAT: DJ a neutered, senior male cat, solid gray with tattoo, pale green eyes, nick in his right ear, racoon type tail (rings). Last seen wearing collar, name tag & bell in early Dec, 2014 home area Rod & Gun Rd, Puntledge Park. Please call 250-338-1926.
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HANDYPERSONS 250-898-8887. HOME Repair, Renovation & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate. 250-898-4585 SKILLED Carpenter kitchen/bath,interior/exterior, tiling. No job too small.
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JOEL- HE’S joyful, playful 3 year old Doberman, great in the car. Likes to give you lots of love, ok w/female/male dogs+ kids, not destructive & doesn’t dig. 250-752-1157.
The successful candidate will be: - friendly and caring, with strong interpersonal skills - motivated and thrive on continuous learning in a dynamic work environment. Must be licensed to practice with the CDSBC. Please submit resumes to: 1842A Comox Avenue, Comox, BC
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COMOX VALLEY FIREWOOD- Custom cut, split, delivered, clean. Well seasoned. Call (250)703-3473. SEASONED FIREWOOD, full dry, measured cords. Mixed $150. Fir $160. 250-898-8896 or 250-702-3959.
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ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR. It was $12,000 new - used for one year. Asking $1,200. Please call 250-338-8903 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
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RON’S RENO’S ground to roof, new & repairs. Call Ron at 250-218-2558.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE We are looking for an outgoing personality to join our vibrant team. Experience is preferred but not necessary. Knowledge of Exan software and digital sensory radiography is an asset.
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.
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Large Flea Market/ Garage Sale
Sat., March 21, 9-1pm 27 tables with great variety of goods on Hwy 19A F.M.I. Dave 250-335-2317
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CLIMBER/BUCKET Operator needed for residential tree service. Min. 2 years exp., must have valid BC DL, Certified Arborist an asset. $30$35 based on exp. 604-819-9447/ the.treeguy@hotmail.com
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GREAT CAMPBELL RIVER NEIGHBOURHOOD! $288,000 ..‌‌. 265 South McCarthy St. 3 Bedroom family home, full basement (suite potential). Private fenced level backyard, gas heat & fireplaces, Call 250.287.6635.
LADYSMITH: SEMI-OCEANFRONT. View plus treed acreage. 2700’ updated home. $415,000. firm. Call (250)2458950. RARE OPPORTUNITY! Landlord wanted! Beach front, large 1 bdrm condo. Senior seller wishes to remain as tenant. $323,100. Campbell River. Call (250)286-4973.
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2001 CHEVY Impala. Silver. Automatic. 3.4 litre. 4 door. 121,400km. 2nd set tires. New brakes, Maintenance done recently. Excellent cond. $3200 OBO. BONUS! Full tank of gas. 250-850-0858
2005-FORD FOCUS ZXWSES wagon. Excellent condtion. Red with leather heated seats, sunroof etc.145,000 km. $4950. Call 250-926-0617. Campbell River.
OCEAN VIEW - Willow Point 2-level 2400 sq.ft. 4-bd, 2-lrg bath, lrg family room with wetbar, 2 gas fireplaces, electric & woodstove heat, dbl garage with digital entry and alarm system, 2 large decks, 18x36 fully wired 220 shop, plus wood shed on large private lot with fruit trees and lots of parking, in great area near the beach, Campbell River. Call (250)923-8082 or email: darry@shaw.ca for info & pics
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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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SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-338-7136 for tour.
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www.pennylane.bc.ca 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 SOUTHVIEW MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, brand new F & S, coin laundry, hot water incld., one parking stall, balcony, unit has been completely renovated, N/S, No pets, Avail. April 1 $700/mth NORTH EAST CTNY TOWNHOUSE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. April 1 - $850/mth
2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS Great condition. Automatic. AWD. New tires. CD Player. A.C. 162,000 miles. $2500 OBO. 250-923-3910 or 250203-5762. Campbell River
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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
2006 MALIBU Max LTZ. 1 owner, excellent condition. Leather interior, sunroof, air conditioning, loads of cargo space, hatch back. Automatic transmission. (250)923-2553.
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2004 CHEVY Impala. 4 door. 3.8 litre. Great shape. Clean 171,000km. Asking $4000. 250-830-8351.
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COMOX VALLEY WORSHIP DIRECTORY BAHÁ’Í FAITH
THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA 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 Service 5:00 pm
Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net
Hearing Assistance
Full Wheelchair Access
October to May| 250-339-3966 www.comoxunitedchurch.com
Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net
Hearing Assistance
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ACROSS 98 Qatari chiefs 1 Modify, as a bill 99 It began with the 6 With 68-Across, Tertiary Period deli container 104 Plus 12 “Bewitched” witch 105 Tar’s spar 20 Stinky stream 109 Line crossing the system origin 21 Confession 110 One with a B.A., 22 Acquired say 23 They have bases of 111 Jazz band’s romaine engagement 25 Common way to 112 Appease sell goods 114 Guy hawking 26 Boxing double116 Alternate title for whammy this puzzle 27 Prefix with 119 Geico alternative hazardous 120 Grosset & — (book 28 What cleats publisher) improve 121 Denoted 29 Article of Cologne 122 Social climbers’ 30 Young ’un concerns 31 Leading 123 Smiles derisively 33 Try to find a safe 124 Old politico place Kefauver 36 Irishmen, e.g. 38 Jokester Jay DOWN 39 Skit show since ’75 1 Foppish tie 40 Onetime popular 2 Spiteful type pair in Vegas 3 Tech mag 46 Spring in a dry 4 Retirement savings stretch 5 No-win situation 50 Doctrine suffix 6 Ballet step 51 Nunnery 7 Goran of tennis 52 Lawn stuff 8 Two-dot mark 54 Ending for duct 9 Michelle of figure 55 Shampoo additive skating 57 Embellish richly 10 Young ’un 58 Book by a bed 11 Letters before ems 59 The Bruins of the 12 Flash NCAA 13 MGM motto ender 60 Hardly harsh 14 Changes gradually 63 Halt, legally 15 One, in Yahtzee 66 Pale violet 16 Sweet bread spread 68 See 6-Across 17 Property 69 Socialist 18 German poet philosopher Heinrich Georges 19 Actress Stella 70 Live for right now 24 “Night of the 76 Less trustful Living Dead” 79 Place director 80 Chocolate stand-in 28 Atlanta locale 81 Petty of Hollywood 32 Ding- — 83 “I never — purple 33 Email folder cow ...” heading 84 — Taylor (clothing 34 Last part retailer) 35 905-year-old in 85 Matthews of Genesis “Hardball” 37 N.Y. Jets’ gp. 86 They’re hit at 38 Get hired parties 40 Chang and Eng’s 89 NSFW part land 90 Bungle 41 Capri or Ely 92 Vista points 42 Skin softener 95 Was in command of 43 Proof mark 97 Royals manager 44 City in Algeria Ned 45 Prison parts
47 Pastoral folk dance of Italy 48 Troubles 49 See 104-Down 53 “The Exorcist” actor Max von — 56 Doolittle of “Pygmalion” 58 Run-down 59 Exploitative sorts 61 Shout to a matador 62 Timepiece 64 Cooke with soul 65 MLB stat 67 Burns partly 70 Car from Sweden 71 Rubik of Rubik’s Cube 72 Funny Idle 73 Sauntered 74 It’s prohibited 75 Trip-taking equipment 77 “Star Wars” furball 78 “Shoot!” 82 Bullet points 85 At the home of, to Henri 86 Galileo’s birthplace 87 Songlike 88 35mm camera choice 91 Least far-off 93 —’wester 94 Diffuses gradually 96 Sets of doctrines 99 Houses, in Havana 100 Praise highly 101 — Wafers 102 Plenty angry 103 Alternatives to walkers 104 With 49-Down, option for an air passenger 106 Really irked 107 1953 Alan Ladd film 108 Lab activities 111 Heredity unit 113 “My treat” 115 Role in “The Hangover” 116 NFL coups 117 Savage sort 118 Corp. execs
Answers
Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)
Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave “A place for you: John 14:2
10 am Sunday Worship
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 • 250-339-2925 SATURDAY
5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY
8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship
PRESBYTERIAN
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St. John the Divine 100 Years of Ministry in the Comox Valley
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10am Sundays
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Mark R. Isfeld School
Minister: Rev. Jenn Geddes
1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay
World Day of Prayer Service Friday Mar. 6 at 3:30 pm
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Sunday, March 22nd - 7:00pm Sunday, April 12th - 7:00pm “Revivalist” Terry Summerville from Campbell River
Sunday, April 19th - 7:00pm “Revivalist” George Ewald from Port Hardy
2946 Kilpatrick Avenue • 250-338-1312
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RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH
“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things” 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
“Youth Revivalist” Andrew O’Connell from Victoria
(at Comox United Church)
250-890-9262 cvuf.ca
Sunday Celebration Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”
Sunday 11:00am - 7:00pm
(September to June)
250 Beach Drive, Comox
St. George’s United Church
10:30 am
“Come to the Well”
We Meet Every Sunday at 4:00
RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH
Christian Fellowship
Ted Talk
with poet Billy Collins Sun. Mar. 22
Community Church
Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay
living hope
Taize Service
Sat. Mar. 21 at 5 pm
Comox Valley
Worship Services
Services
Full Wheelchair Access
www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041 250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org
Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!
www.stpeterscomox.ca
725 Aspen Rd., Comox
“If we are not happy and joyous at this season, for what other season shall we wait and for what other time shall we look?” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
250-334-0616
COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN
It’s Naw-Rúz – the Bahá’í New Year is celebrated on the first day of spring, March 21. ~~~
Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship
“The Church with a heart in the heart of the city.”
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Scrap your old gas-guzzler; it’s auto showtime British Columbia’s SCRAP-IT year, new executive show director Jason Heard wittily Program has announced a new promises“an electrifying show incentive program aimed at experience with lots of greenery removing high polluting vehicles on show!” from our roads, on the eve of this “You won’t need to go too far year’s Vancouver International to see green… the Green Auto Show. by Keith Morgan Ride and Drive is at The new incentive allows the only entrance purchasers of a qualifying new at Thurlow. You can try out one of electric vehicle, who scrap their 2000 or 14 green vehicles from hybrids to older vehicle, to receive a $3,000 rebate. This pure electrics and see what makes program is separate from the BC Government’s them tick.” eco-car incentive scheme, the details of which Inside a wide array of green vehicles will be announced at next week’s show. are parked on Electric Avenue. But “This is a fantastic program whose ultimate there’s lots more to feast your eyes upon this goal is to remove older high polluting vehicles year. from our roads,” said SCRAP-IT Program CEO “Anyone can add space to a show but we feel Dennis Rogoza. “Vehicles model 2000 or older we have filled it with new content to deliver emit up to 60 times more emissions than later a much more rounded experience. The show models and electric vehicles have even much is about new cars but it has to entertain, be lower emissions.” exciting and make you wanting more year Qualifying electric vehicles are listed on the after year.” SCRAP-IT.ca website. As part of this program’s The Super Cars and Exotics are back. On launch, SCRAP-IT has supplied a contest prize opening night, there will be super cars valued car in the shape of a new all-electric Nissan at $15 million on the plaza. Every kid will LEAF (see Plug-in to Win contest details right). want to eyeball the 100 per cent electric Big The LEAF will be on display at the SCRAP-IT Foot Monster Truck. There are also some sharp auto show booth in the Vancouver Convention looking concepts, such as the Cadillac Elmiraj Centre West (March 24-29). (pictured above). While eco-cars aren’t the central theme this
This year’s showstopper could well be a 1963 Lincoln Convertible, supplied by Abbotsford’s 360 Fabrication, which is now applying the final touches to the $1 million dollar restoration (pictured above). Heard is excited about a new display called Car Culture, which focuses on the vehicles and the lifestyles that drive them. Feature vehicles are displayed in themed settings, featuring accessories and backdrops. Classic Alley offers a stroll back through time while Hollywood North pays tribute to the cars we see on movie sets around town. Just a sample of what’s up at the show. The rest of our Driveway crew (drivewaybc.ca) looks new cars on display at keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
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Driveway’s Alexandra Straub will pilot an all-electric Nissan LEAF in the annual AJAC Eco-Run next week. The all-electric sedan, which is also the prize car provided by the Scrap-It program for our Plug-In to Win contest, will glide silently from the Vancouver International Auto Show in downtown Vancouver next Wednesday. The route, devised by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, will then take the participating 19 eco-friendly vehicles to Victoria via the Nanaimo ferry. On Thursday, the vehicles will be put through their paces on a handling course in Langford to see how versatile they are. The EcoRun concludes that evening in Vancouver. In addition to pure electric vehicles, the Eco-Run
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Sport Hybrid SH-AWD would be my personal “primo-green” pick, if I were lucky enough to have a spare $50K stashed away. 2015 Kia Soul EV This is a clever electric vehicle adaptation of Kia’s tall 5-door compact car with the funky styling. Soul EV offers the same, user-friendly features as its gasoline counterpart, with seating for four or five and a large rear cargo area. Kia’s polymer (electrolyte) lithium-ion battery pack is compact and easier to hide, as is can be molded into different shapes. In Soul EV it’s centrally fitted
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under the rear seats and a raised rear floor pan. The liquid-cooled AC synchronous permanent magnet electric motor can generate a whopping 210 lbft of torque. That’s 59 lb-ft more than the gas engine version of Soul. Yet, its impressively smooth and standing starts are not as jumpy as other electric vehicles. Soul EV has a claimed driving range of 149 km on a single charge. 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid Toyota has rebuilt the 2015 Toyota Camry from the ground up. It’s a sportier, better handling Camry
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase of a 2015 Chevrolet Trax LS, Trax LS Air &Auto and of an Equinox LS FWD. Freight ($1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. † Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between March 3rd and March 31st, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Trax, Malibu (expect LS). $750 credit available on others Chevrolet vehicles (except Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS, Silverado Light Duty and Heavy Duty). Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/ SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between March 3rd – March 31st 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Trax, Malibu (expect LS) ; $1,500 credit available on other eligible Chevrolet vehicles (except Chevrolet Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28 and Malibu LS). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. *Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. 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See dealer for details. †† Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. > Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. ^*Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). +Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded 2015 Trax and Equinox the 2015 Top Safety Pick Plus Award when equipped with available forward collision alert. ‡ Purchase prices include a cash credit of $2,000 and $446 Owner Cash and apply to new 2015 Chevrolet Trax LS FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase prices of $17,995 (LS FWD) and $20,995 (LS FWD A/A) include Freight, Air Tax but exclude license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ‡‡ Purchase price includes a cash credit of $4,200 and $670 Owner Cash and apply to new 2015 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase prices of $22,995 (LS FWD) includes Freight, Air Tax but excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ¥¥ Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
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Chocolate Affair a festival of sweetness Spring starts on a sweet note with lavish fair trade chocolate creations, live music by Anela Kahiamoe and Black Swan Fiddlers, wine tasting by Blue Moon Winery, floral arts by Delphine Flower & Garden, a silent auction and more. All for a good cause! World Community is showcasing Camino Fair Trade chocolate at A Chocolate Affair, Friday, March 20 at 7 p,m, at the Upper Florence Filberg Centre. Guests will have an opportunity to sample a variety of delectable fair trade desserts created by chefs and chocolatiers from “As you Like It” Catering, Atlas Cafe, Cumberland Hemp Co., Dark Side Chocolates, and Tria Fine Catering. There will be plenty of gluten-free options too. Blue Moon Winery will pair with Dark Side Chocolates for a special treat. Savour your luscious chocolates as you watch the film Bean to Bar which shows steps taken by artisans to create fine chocolates praised by food critics and chocolate lovers alike. Their passion for excellence and a work-
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as well. In its first 100 years, Kiwanis has branched out to more than 80 nations and geographic areas. Membership in Kiwanis and its family of clubs is nearly 600,000
members strong, they annually raise more than US$100 million, and report over 18 million volunteer hours to strengthen communities and serve children. The Kiwanis Club of Cour-
tenay is proud to fly the Kiwanis flag on one of the flag poles outside City Hall for the week beginning March 23. The club will be holding a 100th anniversary Junktique in St. George’s Church Hall on Friday, March 27 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, March 28 from 8 a.m to noon.
Comox Valley Watershed celebrates World Water Day “Take the Pledge: Tap Into Water” is the theme of World Water Day, March 22. The Comox Valley celebrations will take place one day earlier. Considering the extended boil water advisory in December/January, and the potential drought conditions this coming summer, many people are thinking a lot more about water. Consider also that the provincial government is in the final stages of enacting a new Water Act which will have further impact on our watershed. The population of the Comox Valley is 68,000. How many of those 68,000 people realize that the community does not own its own watershed? “We go to the sink, open up a tap, flush the toilet or step into a shower and out comes the water. But where does our drinking water come from? And how can we protect it?” asks Linda Safford of CV Water Watch.
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FREE CAR WASH & VACUUM
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250-897-1884
(corner of 5th and Fitzgerald, parking in front)
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250-338-6761
445 Crown Isle Boulevard 250.338.6761 www.courtenaytoyota.com
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SPRING BREAK WEEKEND SPECIALS!
Triple
Q-Points! Wednesday March 25
Family Pack Harvest
99
Premium Bulk Wieners
¢
Canadian
Lean Ground Beef
Beef & pork, Individually wrapped
per 100gr
1kg
Villaggio
Sausage or Crustini Buns
2$ 6-8’s
FOR
5
2$ FOR
Watch for Dollar Days Coming soon!
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¢ PER
lb
4
Kettle Brand
Potato Chips 220gr
South American “Dole”
Yellow Bananas 1.08 per kg
$
10
4
99 Plus Applicable Fees
Perrier
Carbonated Natural Spring Water 10x250ml
4
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99 Island Farms
Ice Cream 4Lt
Prices in effect March 20-22, 2015