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Chair-bound driver gets offensive ‘ticket’ Erin Haluschak Record Staff

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Royston resident Tammy Garrett has dealt with glances and snide remarks in parking lots around the Comox Valley, but the note posted Thursday morning on her windshield was unlike anything she’s ever received. “This is not a ticket, but if it were within my power you would receive two, because of your Bull Headed (sic), inconsiderate, feeble attempt at parking, you have taken enough room for a 20 mule team, two elephants, and a safari of pigmies (sic) from the African interior,” read the typed note. “The reason for giving you this, is so that in the future you may think of someone else, other than yourself. Besides that, I don’t like domineering, egotistical or simple minded drivers, and you probably fit into one or more of these categories. I sign off wishing you early transmission failure. Also, may the fleas of a thousand camels infest your armpits.” Garrett received the paper following a morning visit to the Courtenay Airpark, and while she is used to remarks when she moves in and out of the ramp of her wheelchair-accessible van, she was not prepared for the anonymous paper on her vehicle. “I’m not taking advantage of

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Comox Council puts outdoor food court motion on the backburner Erin Haluschak Record Staff

While food cart vendors are encouraged to apply to operate near the Comox Marina, Comox council voted against the idea of establishing a designated food court area in east Marina Park. At Wednesday’s committee of the whole meeting, Coun. Russ Arnott’s motion was defeated 5-1 (Mayor Paul Ives was not present) to use five parking spots during the summer to establish a designated zone for food/craft carts. Citing feedback from the Comox BIA, acting mayor Hugh MacKinnon said there was If we don’t get strong debate, and the organization needed our funding, it’s more time for feedback. a good debate for Arnott argued there already is a bylaw in next season. place to allow food carts Ken Grant on a case-by-case basis, and his suggestion was a temporary one for this summer, to understand what type of business it can generate for a season. “It’s a nice addition to the marina area without taking anything away from anyone,” he explained. Coun. Ken Grant said the issue was becoming far bigger then he had ever imagined. “We’re about to get funding (for Marina revitalization), and if we let people spend the time, effort and energy, and then have to tell them you’re out … it’s a lot of effort for one season if it’s successful. Maybe we should leave well enough alone. If we don’t get our funding, it’s a good debate for next season.” Initially in support of the idea, Coun. Barbara Price agreed with Grant and noted the idea has taken on too much of a life of its own. “I would like to see what come of the grants. I

would be willing to wait.” Arnott explained the concept would see no infrastructure changes, and would require a minimal amount of parking spots.

“I don’t think we’re taking anything away — in fact, I think we’re adding to it. I’ve heard a lot from the community … people want to see something,” said Arnott. “It’s just giving something to the

community that they’ve asked for. This is something so minor … but it is going to tell people Comox is looking at change and is looking forward.”

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Cassidy Chalk and Analie Oldale have a head start on their summer plans. While travel is involved for the Comox Valley dancers, holidays aren’t part of the plan. Rather, the Triple Heat Dance Studio pair are using their summer to further their skills with separate camps — at the American Ballet Theatre in New York City and at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. “I’m looking for more training, more experience with different teachers and do some choreography,” explains Chalk,13, who is heading to New York with her mom for five weeks beginning mid-June. She has been dancing for 11 years in a variety of styles including jazz, modern dance and tap, but notes ballet is her passion. Chalk sent a video audition to the school and received an email at the end of January telling her she was accepted to the school. “They only accept a certain amount of international students,” she notes, and adds she would like a career in ballet or contemporary dance. With four years of dance experience including ballet, jazz and musical theatre, Analie Oldale is spending one month of her summer with the world-renowned Royal Winnipeg Ballet following an audition in October in Nanaimo. “I’m looking forward to learning new choreography and to get challenged by new teachers,” explains the 11-year-old dancer. “I’m excited about new styles and seeing how they teach.” Like her peer, Oldale sees dancing as a career, and notes attending Triple Heat is an outlet to explore her passion. “(Dance) makes me feel good. When I come here after school I get to be free. It’s a comfort.” Triple Heat Dance Academy directors are excited for their students’ opportunities. “We want to applaud their accomplishments as in order to achieve such goals these dancers are training 16-20 hours per week along with achieving honour roll grades in their academic studies,” said Michelle Henly, owner and ballet director. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Kevin Flesher is already a lot of things to a lot of people in the Comox Valley. Now he’s also our first poet laureate. Well-known for his sly wit, his Robbie Burns poems, as a favourite teacher, as one of the Dukes of Dodge and as wacky children’s hero Captain Thunderpants, Flesher was introduced Tuesday before the Shane Koyczan show at the Sid Williams Theatre. “I am tremendously honoured and delighted to have been chosen,” said Flesher. “It’s a treat, a thrill and a challenge I am stoked to meet.” The poet laureate search was organized by the Comox Valley Community Arts Council. Thunderous applause followed Flesher’s reading of two of his poems in the packed Sid Williams Theatre, as he opened for Koyczan, currently Canada’s most famous poet. Later, in his performance, Kevin Flesher Koyczan praised Flesher’s work and the community for getting behind the poet laureate project in such a big way. “You guys are great!” Koyczan told the audience. Flesher is excited to get going in his new role. “My mission is to create more opportunities for more people to experience more poetry,” he said. “Old and young, folks all sorts, in all the nooks and crannies of our Valley. I will stir the pot and stoke the fire, bang the tune and strum the lyre. “I will be available to write and perform poems for special occasions, perhaps your next funeral or court case could be tweaked with a fresh limerick. “I look forward to serving the Valley in a new and tasty way. With fresh and zesty verse and rhymes served in a lush bouquet.” Flesher impressed the poet laureate judges with more than the words he has written. “His exuberance about life and his love of the ability of language to express that exuberance,” was what caught the attention of jury member Anne Cumming, chair of the North Island College English Department. “Words don’t just come out of his mouth, but spring from every part of his body. He puts himself out there and connects with his listeners,” she said. “He doesn’t just connect with listeners; he pulls them right in close.” The Arts Council’s ‘big tent’ concept for the Poet Laureate Search invited submissions from songwriters, rappers, and hip-hop MCs as well as traditional page poets. Flesher will have a two-year term as poet laureate.

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Centennial T-shirts: Fashion fundraisers Record Staff

Here’s a chance to support the Courtenay Centennial’s fundraising initiative and look stylish at the same time. Courtenay Centennial T-shirts are now available at the Lewis Centre and the Florence Filberg Centre for $20 including tax. The shirts are emblazoned with the official Courtenay Centennial logo and come in black or white (full colour logo) and in a choice of sizes S, M, L and XL. All proceeds from T-shirt sales, as well as other centennial fundraising initiatives happening throughout the year, will be added to the Comox Valley Foundation Centennial Legacy Endowment Fund. Like other endowment funds admin-

istered through the organization, the money that’s donated is invested in perpetuity. The income that’s generated by the fund each year is then allocated to charitable programs and endeavours that enrich the lives of local residents. Anyone wishing to contribute to the Centennial Legacy by donating to the fund may do so through the Comox Valley Community Foundation website at cvcfoundation.org. Updates on other fundraising initiatives can be found on the City of Courtenay website at courtenay. ca, or on Facebook and Twitter using the official hashtag #Courtenay100. For more information about upcoming events, volunteer

Kinetic awarded curling rink contract Scott Stanfield Record Staff

The regional district has awarded a contract worth $1,480,700 to Kinetic Construction to renovate the Comox Valley Curling Club facility, as approved by the CVRD board. Following an Alternate Approval Process last year, the public authorized the district to borrow $1.9 million to renovate the aged building and rink at the exhibition grounds. The CVRD owns the facility and leases the building to the club, which will contribute $100,000 to the project. Renovations are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

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Therapeutic Riding Society bringing Touch a Truck to the Valley Scott Stanfield Record Staff

The Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society invites the public to get a bird’s eye view of some big rigs at the inaugural Touch a Truck, May 3 at the Exhibition Grounds. Organizers are hoping for a minimum of 30 trucks. Many will be displayed at the Rotary Bowl, where the RCMP Musical Ride is held. “We’re going to be bringing in a lot of big rigs,” said Angela Walker, who works events and fundraising, and volunteers with the society. “We’re getting all kinds. I’ve asked from mudders right through to crane trucks. We’ve

Students and staff at the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society are pictured with Brydee, one of the society's 14 horses and ponies. Photo by Bill Jorgensen asked just about every kind of truck we can to be on board.” The Courtenay Fire Truck will also be on hand.

The rain or shine event runs from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. It will include children’s activities and food booths. The first hour is

horn-free for sensitive ears. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair, blanket and picnic. “That’s the freedom of being on

the grounds,” Walker said. Tickets are $5. Admission is free for children under two. All proceeds benefit the society. “Everything that we make from this goes right back into therapeutic riding,” Walker said. “Right from the ground up, from the cost of the horses, to the building, to the staff, to making sure that there’s programs for those kids to take. “That’s the most important thing,” she added, noting the changes evident in certain students over the past year. “When you see the difference it makes to some of those kids, I can’t imagine them not having their class.”

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St. George's United Church offers permanent home for Comox Valley Toy Library Erin Haluschak Record Staff

In a series of baby steps, the Comox Valley Toy Library just completed their biggest leap. The year-old library that provides new toys every week to members without clutter or cost has found a permanent home at St. George's United Church. "We have a central place in the community which is multipurpose; it's not only about people taking and exchanging toys, but moms can hang out with each other and we can host story

times," explained volunteer Vivian Vaillant. In February, the CVTL was scrambling to find a permanent home by the end of March, or else its collection of toys which it lends out for a yearly membership may have had to go into storage. Rev. Ryan Slifka said it's the hope of St. George's to use their building for the good of the community. "Partnering for us is about helping not only other community groups, but also discouraging consumerism and encouraging thrift. It's a spiritual problem of our

society,” he said. Slifka added often downtowns aren't known as family-friendly places, and hopes hosting the CVTL along with the food pantry and Sonshine Lunch Club program will bring an element of providing for the social needs of the larger community. Vaillant explained while the CVTL is excited about the centrality of the new location, the group still faces some challenges: to find funding for liability insurance and to increase the number of volunteers and raise awareness.

"The insurance protects us and our volunteers," she noted. "Last year, our president fronted the funds for the insurance to get it going. That's not a possibility this year. We're hoping someone who perhaps doesn't have children or someone who sees the value of changing the concept of toy ownership may be able to help donate." Vaillant added the entire organization is volunteer-run, and they would like to increase the number of new volunteers to 40. "They run everything from cleaning, logging toys, paperwork

and more. It's a lot of fun, and it's just a couple of hours at a time — grab a girlfriend and that's an automatic coffee date." The CVTL will be closed until April 13 to transition into their new home, but will host a grand opening fundraising party April 12 with a bake sale, silent auction and face painting. They have set up a youcaring.org page to fundraise for their insurance. For more information, visit or to volunteer, visit cvtoylibrary.weebly. com or email cvtoylibrary@gmail. com.

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Named for the future and its robotic hope, one of Canada's largest tech store chains doesn't have one anymore. Future Shop abruptly closed all its stores in the country on Saturday, shutting down 66 locations for good and transitioning the other 65 over to Best Buy. There will be a total of 192 Best Buys in Canada. A total of 1,500 jobs will be lost with the move – 500 full-time, 1,000 part-time. The Courtenay location will re-open on Saturday, April 4 as a Best Buy. Future Shop's website has already been shut down – all traffic re-directed to BestBuy.ca.

"Currently, 80 per cent of our customers are within a 15-minute drive to a store and this won't change," said Best Buy's president, Ron Wilson, in a press statment. "Any decisions that impact our people are never taken lightly; our first priority is to support them through this change. I want to express my appreciation to the employees who are leaving, for their contributions to Best Buy Canada." Future Shop was founded in 1982 in Vancouver by Hassan Khosrowshahi, and its first three stores were opened in B.C. the next year. The company expanded to the United States and the rest of Canada and, by its 10th year, had become the largest tech and electronic store in the country. Future Shop's and Best Buy's head- This sign greeted shoppers at the quarters were/are in Burnaby. The latter acquired the former for $580 Courtenay Future Shop on Saturday morning. PHOTO BY PETER DIESPECKER million in 2001.

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COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Chrissie Bowker : publisher@comoxvalleyrecord.com Editor: Terry Farrell : editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com Sales Manager: Liz Royer : sales@comoxvalleyrecord.com Ph: 250-338-5811 / Fax: 250-338-5568 / Classified: 1-855-310-3535 A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith,B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 1-888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org. All original content in this publication is copyright material belonging to Black Press. Any re-use or reproduction without the expressed, written consent of the copyright owner is strictly prohibited.

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n a map, Syria and Iraq are a long way from the Comox Valley.

To those who have family and friends in the Canadian Armed Forces, the conflict there hits much closer to home. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper rose in the House of Commons asking MPs to support a 12-month renewal of an international fight against ISIL, including air strikes over Syria. Canada, it should be noted, has contributed $700 million in humanitarian aid to the war-torn region. Yes, we are committing to more CF-18 sorties, but we are not stopping the help we are providing to children and other civilians caught in the conflict. “There is no either/or here between military action and humanitarian aid,” said the prime minister. “The situation desperately needs both and Canada has been vigorously providing both. We will continue to do both.” Harper has his haters out there, of that there’s no doubt. Many live in this region, as evidenced by letters to the editor and other methods of public expression. There is much to criticize about this government. All governments that have been in power for a time make mistakes. There are deeper issues with the Conservatives than simple mistakes — a puzzling and apparent distrust of science/research and the cuts to services protecting our coast, to name just a couple. However, we scratch our heads when we hear the exaggerated wailing about how Canada has lost its place in the world, lost respect, how we used to be a helper and peacekeeper but now we’re not. We continue to provide hundreds of millions, no, billions to humanitarian aid, food and medical supplies, and education to children who did not choose to be born in war-torn or drought-afflicted areas. Has our role in the world changed? Yes; that was inevitable — the world changed. We can no longer send brave members of our forces into well-defined conflicts wearing baby blue berets. However, like we have always done, we continue to provide aid, and we also see our responsibility, with the use of our Armed Forces, to stop tyranny in its tracks. Make no mistake, what we fight against right now in Syria and Iraq is tyranny. And those tyrants have specifically mentioned Canada and Canadians as targets. With a continued combination of humanitarian aid and armed support, Canada is doing what it has always done. -Black Press

Calling all citizens! Help us clean up T

erence Walker has a part in the inaugural Comweekly routine. munity Clean Up, April 18. We He parks his car on are putting the call out to those the shoulder along one of the who can supply some muscle or back rods in the Comox Valley, perhaps a pick-up truck to haul gets a garbage bin away some of the litCOMMEN-TERRY from his trunk and ter that has accumuproceeds to pick up lated along the back scraps along the side roads. of the road. We aren’t asking ERRY They aren’t his for a lot; as many ARRELL scraps. It’s the garpeople as possible bage thrown out of to work the mornwindows of passing ing of April 18. We cars, or discarded will pick up the disfrom the boxes of pick-up trucks carded furniture and appliances, - the acts of people who have a boxes and bags - whatever we complete disregard for our comcan get to in four hours. munity and our environment. We have Dim’s Bins on board, Terence Walker is sick of seeto help with the transport of ing it and he’s doing something the trash. The Courtenay Fish about it. & Game Club has graciously “When I first moved here in donated use of their downstairs 1977, there was nothing but meeting room as a muster point pristine nature all around. It for our volunteers. (Coincidenwas beautiful,” he said. “I don’t tally, the club will have its own know when it changed, or what separate cleanup happening that changed it, but as the years went same day.) We will be announcby… it’s just ridiculous. ing other corporate partners as “I’ve seen shotgun shells, a TV they champion the cause. blown up, all shot out. What is The first thing to do is sign that?” up. If you are on Facebook, look Walker is doing his part, but for our event page and sign up one man and a domestic trash there. (You may have already receptacle can only do so much. been invited). This is where we can all step in. If you aren’t on Facebook, The Comox Valley Record is please send me an email at ediinviting the community to take tor@comoxvalleyrecord.com and I

will sign you up. The Community Clean Up is the first initiative in what I envision as an ongoing effort to eventually put an end to the illegal dumping along our back roads. I am not naive enough to think that this will happen overnight. It’s a long process. Fortunately, there are many communities that already do such things, so we have some guidance in that regard. For this year, I’d just like to rally the troops, so to speak. Let’s get as many people, and trucks, out there as possible, and have a day of community service. We will spend four hours picking up what others have left behind. The doubters and defeatists will say we can’t make a difference. But that hasn’t stopped Terence Walker. We can’t let the so-called ‘Debbie Downers’ stop us, either. Walker said it best, last week, before he excused himself from our impromptu conversation to get back to his chore. “My licence plate says ‘Beautiful British Columbia’. It does not say ‘turn it into a garbage pit.’” How’s that for a motivational speech? Terry Farrell is the editor of the Comox Valley Record

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VISTA calls out the Liberal government Dear Premier Clark: On behalf of the Vancouver Island School Trustees’ Association I am writing to express our disappointment in your characterizing our valued employees as “low hanging fruit”. Your recent funding announcement identifying total administrative savings of $54 million over the next two years can be summed up as both devastating and detrimental to your government’s BC Education system. This wilful and blatant disregard for our business experts and educational leaders will most certainly be felt throughout the system for years to come. This not only targets our senior and exempt staff who remain under a multi-year wage freeze but also our CUPE employees who have borne significant reductions due to the

ongoing underfunding of education. For over a decade school districts have made extensive financial adjustments that include four-day school weeks, two-week spring breaks, reduced clerical staff support, transportation route and fee for service adjustments, in addition to financial liabilities off-loaded onto school districts by your government. Custodians and grounds keepers have been reduced from 12-month to less than 12-month employees. We have embraced shared services where meaningful cost-saving measures have been realized through fleet vehicle purchasing plans, fuel consortiums and purchasing cards. Boards of Education have assessed expenditures and exercised due diligence to eliminate costs in all areas while doing their best to maintain

classroom learning environments. To believe that the past and future reductions in expenditures do not impact classrooms is unrealistic. Your government’s indiscriminate expectations will ensure the erosion of the BC Education Plan. The professional growth of our teachers, guided by our District’s educational leaders, will be disrupted and will have a direct impact on our student achievement. Innovative ideas and solution are born from collaboration and sharing of knowledge. We ask that you consider the impact that this will have over the longer term. Our children’s education is the key to our future success economically as a province. Sincerely, Eve Flynn, president Vancouver Island School Trustees’ Association

Comox Valley Teachers’ Association applauds the move Dear editor, The Comox District Teachers’ Association would like to publicly thank the SD71 board of trustees for their actions in regards to the BC Liberal government’s persistent underfunding of the public education system in British Columbia. Their recent letter to education Minister Peter Fassbender and finance minister Michael de Jong underscores the fact that students of SD71 have had to endure cuts to services year after year after year. Trustees have had to make difficult decisions regarding budget cuts – decisions that have negatively impacted student success and that have created incredible stress and anxiety for teachers – the people tasked

with educating our youth. Local trustees are also a part of the Vancouver Island School Trustees Association (VISTA). That organization has also penned a letter to Premier Clark (see above). It is wonderful to see trustees starting to speak out so passionately in favour of investing in public education. Teachers have been asking for this for a long time, but especially since Jan. 28, 2002 – the day our collective agreements were stripped of specific language that ensured workable class size and composition ratios for teachers. We know from experience that the Liberal government will not listen to teachers or trustees. They will, how-

Everyone deserves a sufficient income Dear editor, Regarding the editorial Study reveals wage imbalance: Why do you believe it is a good idea to drag everyone down to the lowest common denominator? Everyone, absolutely everyone, deserves an income that is sufficient and reliable. Only public sector workers come close. Why do you want to make everyone poorer?

And please don’t make the facetious argument that the government can’t afford it. The current governments are able to bail out big forestry and mining companies. It is not a matter of money. It’s a matter of priorities. Maybe the priority is the destruction of unions. If so, they’ve done a great P.R. job. Maybe the priority is the privatization of public services by

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ever, listen to voters. The only way to enact change is for the voters to rise up together and tell the government that they have their priorities all wrong. If you feel that public education is worth investing in, please make an appointment to meet with MLA Don McRae to have your voice heard. Write letters to ministers. Organize or participate in public events that put political pressure on the government to make a change. In 26 months we get to vote in the next provincial election. Public education can’t wait 26 more months. Nick Moore, president, Comox District Teachers’ Association

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Tabitha Shaw - 250-334-8063 tabitha@volunteercomoxvalley.ca Volunteer Comox Valley is looking for Volunteers willing to contribute either 2 hours in the morning or afternoon on April 18th (10am - 4pm), at The Gala of Giving - an event for people of all ages to give, receive and learn about all that our community has to offer. Volunteers will; help set up tables, decorate, put student art works up on our ‘gallery’ wall, work the front entrance booth and take donations for the CV Food Bank.

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Jean Tuyisenge - 250-338-6359 jean.tuyisenge@immigrantwelcome.ca This position is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and facilitating ESL Conversation One on One designed for newcomers to have a place of security and comfort to practice their English, where based on interaction and skill building, newcomers are provided with a more confident outlook on speaking.

Radiothon - Event Assistant

Maureen Curtis - 604-268-3885 volunteer@variety.bc.ca Liaise with event coordinator pre-event and assist her 6am6pm, both event days for the Variety Radiothon on April 29th. Look after volunteer sign-in, orientation and various errands. Answer questions. Help with communications and training. Contact maureen.curtis@variety.bc.ca.

Volunteer Coordinator

Kate Ramsey - 250-338-7463 info@cymc.ca Comox Valley Youth Music Centre is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to help assist in facilitating the placement of volunteers effectively in specific jobs when they available. In part responsible for managing the schedule of jobs and must be readily accessible to both the office and the volunteers; for this reason email and cell phone are an important asset.

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Volunteer Coordinator - 250-218-7223 kittycatpals@gmail.com Be a wonderful volunteer part of Kitty Cat P.A.L rescue society by opening your home temporarily to a rescue animal. Food and litter is provided and commitment can be on a short term, or long term basis. Must be able to provide a room for the exclusive use of the foster kitten or cat until comfortably introduced to the household.

Administrative Co-ordinator

Bruce Curtis - 250-334-8101 bruce.curtis@shawbiz.ca The Admin Co-ordinator is the front office/reception position for the Community Justice Centre and so it creates the all-important first impression, whether on the phone or in person. The purpose of this position is to welcome visitors to the office, assist them to obtain the information and service required, and ensure they have a positive experience at our office.

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Volunteer Coordinator - 250-339-2715 info@filberg.com A Lodge Guide greets people coming into the Lodge, offers tours, answers questions, and informs guests about any upcoming events. Lodge Tour Orientation and hand-outs are provided for training. The Filberg Lodge is open from April to September (11 AM to 4 PM, weekends, stats, and some weekdays).

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Curb appeal adds value Usually gardeners and construction workers are good with their hands and have an eye for details. Most likely too, they want things to be appealing and last a long time. This is what former gardener and construction worker, Chris Lamont, brings to his business. Comox Valley Curb Appeal is a new business that saves homeowners time, and beautifies and increases property values. Lamont, owner and operator, specializes in continuous concrete landscape edging, a specialized technique of contouring garden beds and separating it from grass. In fact, he can make curbing mimic scores of different rock impressions such as slate, travertine, cobble, brick and, new for 2015, Belgium block. He can even make concrete resemble wood. Many of these styles will be featured in his booth at the Home Show next month. Curbing is usually matched with the colour scheme of a house's cultured stone or other accents. With more than 40 base colours and scores of accent colours, and six different curb shapes and styles to choose from, the combinations are endless. "Decorative curbing is to the garden as a picture frame is to a beautiful painting," Lamont said. Most jobs are com-

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Selected, 330-380gr

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Upstairs at the following Quality Foods Stores:

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White, 12’s

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General Mills

Veggie Fed Eggs

312-454gr

for

Pillsbury

100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice

PLUS A

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Yogurt

for

General Mills

425-505gr

Selected, 125-175gr

Oatmeal Crisp Cereal

Danone

2.63lt

LICABL PP

399

Crescents, Biscuits or Rolls Selected, 227-340gr

for

Nature Valley

Protein Crunchy Granola Cereal

Fibre 1 Bars

16x100gr

Tropicana

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Per

Boneless Skin on Turkey Breast

Hertel’s

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Smokies

2$ for

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Pillsbury

Grands Cinnamon Rolls 496gr

399

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Armstrong

250gr

Cheese 600gr

MacLaren’s

Mayonnaise

for

120-129gr

3 Kraft

Kraft

Green Giant

414ml or 475ml

226-250gr

2$ for

for

Mott’s

Cashews or Dry Roasted Peanuts

Exel 0.5% Alcohol Beer

Planters

Clamato Juice

1.89lt

Molson

12x355ml

Nestle

275gr or 600gr

Aero Bunny or Smarties Friends

Uncle Ben’s

Cranberry Sauce

for

Toblerone

943gr

200gr

Kinder

Ice Cream Sundae

2lt

1.5lt

1lt

E.D. Smith

Tenderflake

540ml

255-397gr

E.D. Smith

Pure Pumpkin

Shells

Pie Filling

796ml

3 Dad’s

for

Christie

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Crackers

Quadratini Bite Size Wafers

535-550gr

Selected, 175-454gr

250gr

Easter Chocolate Selected, 185-230gr

110gr or 3x20gr

Bick’s

Premium Pickles

1lt

Bick’s

McCormick

Pickled Beets

International Sauce or Gravy Mix

500-750ml

1lt

Dole

for

Club House

Knorr

Gravy or Yorkshire Pudding Mix

Pineapple 398ml

30-56gr

for

Quality Foods an Island Original

4$ for

3$ for

2$ for

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2$ for

3$ for

Simply Broth 900ml

21-45gr

170-180gr

Hershey or Reese

Mini or Milk Chocolate Egg

Bick’s

Frozen Yogurt

Slice Cream Ice Cream

for

Dill Pickles or Hamburger Slices

Chapman’s

77 920gr

Chocolate Easter Daffodil

100gr

Uncle Ben’s

Selected, 341-398ml

Lindt

Classiques Recipe Rice Selections

Vegetables

120gr

LICABL PP

Green Giant

Stuff’n Such Stuffing

348ml

PLUS A

EES EF

Ocean Spray

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ality Foods!

Cadbury

Lindor Mini Easter Eggs

60-100gr

LICABL PP

for

Mini Eggs

154-200gr

mad at e easy

Cadbury

for

300-340gr

750gr

ntertainin E r e t s g a

Mini Eggs

for

300-500gr

Frozen Vegetables

Simply Steam Vegetables

Valley Selections Vegetables

Shredded Natural Cheese

250gr

Green Giant

Folgers

Classic Roast Ground Coffee

Green Giant

Kraft

Parmesan Cheese

Dressing

2lt

Sharp Cold Pack Cheddar, 230gr

Original Ice Cream

Selected, 454gr

600gr

Chapman’s

Creamery Butter

890ml

Crackers

Mini Cheese

Fraser Valley

3$ Stoned Wheat Thins

Babybel

Imperial Carefully Aged Cheese

Hellmann’s

4$ for

3$ for

Prices in effect March 30 - April 5 2015

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Look for a new “Lucky Day” item on the QF app this April 1st! • All QF Stores open until 6pm Easter Sunday & regular hours Good Friday and Easter Monday Kraft

Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Armstrong

250gr

Cheese 600gr

MacLaren’s

Mayonnaise

for

120-129gr

3 Kraft

Kraft

Green Giant

414ml or 475ml

226-250gr

2$ for

for

Mott’s

Cashews or Dry Roasted Peanuts

Exel 0.5% Alcohol Beer

Planters

Clamato Juice

1.89lt

Molson

12x355ml

Nestle

275gr or 600gr

Aero Bunny or Smarties Friends

Uncle Ben’s

Cranberry Sauce

for

Toblerone

943gr

200gr

Kinder

Ice Cream Sundae

2lt

1.5lt

1lt

E.D. Smith

Tenderflake

540ml

255-397gr

E.D. Smith

Pure Pumpkin

Shells

Pie Filling

796ml

3 Dad’s

for

Christie

Loacker

Crackers

Quadratini Bite Size Wafers

535-550gr

Selected, 175-454gr

250gr

Easter Chocolate Selected, 185-230gr

110gr or 3x20gr

Bick’s

Premium Pickles

1lt

Bick’s

McCormick

Pickled Beets

International Sauce or Gravy Mix

500-750ml

1lt

Dole

for

Club House

Knorr

Gravy or Yorkshire Pudding Mix

Pineapple 398ml

30-56gr

for

Quality Foods an Island Original

4$ for

3$ for

2$ for

www.qualityfoods.com

2$ for

3$ for

Simply Broth 900ml

21-45gr

170-180gr

Hershey or Reese

Mini or Milk Chocolate Egg

Bick’s

Frozen Yogurt

Slice Cream Ice Cream

for

Dill Pickles or Hamburger Slices

Chapman’s

77 920gr

Chocolate Easter Daffodil

100gr

Uncle Ben’s

Selected, 341-398ml

Lindt

Classiques Recipe Rice Selections

Vegetables

120gr

LICABL PP

Green Giant

Stuff’n Such Stuffing

348ml

PLUS A

EES EF

Ocean Spray

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ality Foods!

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Lindor Mini Easter Eggs

60-100gr

LICABL PP

for

Mini Eggs

154-200gr

mad at e easy

Cadbury

for

300-340gr

750gr

ntertainin E r e t s g a

Mini Eggs

for

300-500gr

Frozen Vegetables

Simply Steam Vegetables

Valley Selections Vegetables

Shredded Natural Cheese

250gr

Green Giant

Folgers

Classic Roast Ground Coffee

Green Giant

Kraft

Parmesan Cheese

Dressing

2lt

Sharp Cold Pack Cheddar, 230gr

Original Ice Cream

Selected, 454gr

600gr

Chapman’s

Creamery Butter

890ml

Crackers

Mini Cheese

Fraser Valley

3$ Stoned Wheat Thins

Babybel

Imperial Carefully Aged Cheese

Hellmann’s

4$ for

3$ for

Prices in effect March 30 - April 5 2015

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Deli & Cheese Canadian

Mastro

Made In Store

Bothwell Muenster Cheese

Rosemary Ham

Large Seven Layer Dip

Min. 600gr

99 100 gr

Sunrise

Per

100 gr

Maplelodge

Made in store

Min. 400gr

• Bacon & Onion • Seafood

Cooked or Smoked Chicken Breast

Roast Turkey Breast

Min. 400gr

Served Hot & Fresh

per 100gr

Almond Chicken Chop Suey

Medium

Fried Rice

Medium

Available at select stores only.

per 100gr

8 Piece Happy California Rolls

9 Piece Yin & Yam Rolls

Medium

Dry Garlic Wings

Seafood • Quality Foods

Mushroom Caps

Per

per 100gr

9 Piece Philly Rolls

599 549

• Big Savings Make The Holiday Meal That Much Better! •

Fresh Halibut Fillets

Frozen or Previously Frozen

Raw Red Argentine Prawns 21/25 Size

Per

100 gr

Frozen or Previously Frozen

Digby Scallops 10/20 size

% off

Fresh Hand Peeled Shrimp

49 Per

100 gr

All Quality Fresh Tubs Excludes Organic

per 100gr

Price discounted at the checkout.

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Draw and Colour a way you can help our earth. Ages 2-12 The winner’s picture willget be published on our facebook page You could your picture Drop off your finished creation at your Quality Foods store by April 19

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7” Strawberry Cheesecake

Chelsea or Raisin Bread

for

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Original Cakerie

1/4 Slab Family Pack Squares

8” Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

99 6 pack

Chocolate Eclairs

Sara’s

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Cake

D’Italiano

Brownberry

Selected, Assorted Sizes

300gr

Bread Crumbs

Bread, Buns or Bagelli

1.4lt

2$ for

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125-150gr

Greek Style Yogurt

Paradise Island

Organic Pumpkin or Pie Mix 397gr or 398ml

Cereal

Healthy Grains Granola Bars

Selected, 400-475gr

400gr

175gr

399

599

399

Fantastik

Ziploc

All Purpose Cleaner

Sandwich Bags

299

for

Housewares

Gain

Original, 120’s

62’s

Flings

Dryer Sheets

650ml-1lt

100’s

Kind

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Farmer’s Market

Corn Thins

Tea

499

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California “Dole”

Per

per

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Baby Cut Carrots

for

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Gerbmania Bouquet

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Washington “Medium”

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Natural Organics

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THE ARTS TuesDAY, march 31, 2015

Jazz fans have chance to dig the music of Tunnel Six Malcolm Holt Special to The Record

After last week’s wild celebration of traditional jazz, with all the fun of New Orleans and its musical history, this week’s concert at the Avalanche Bar presents British-cool jazz of the Pacific Northwest as the great Canadian/American jazz collaborative Tunnel Six plays for the Georgia Strait Jazz Society. Like other performers in recent months, this is the outermost part of their Canadian and American Tour – ranging from Winnipeg to Portland. The great thing is that Courtenay is on the map as a notable jazz venue, and we are able to lure these great musicians. This is the sixth consecutive year the sextet has toured internationally, and we’re proud to be on the circuit. The band comprises Ben Dietschi, saxophones; Chad

McCullough, trumpet; Andrew Oliver, piano; Brian Seligman, guitar; Jesse Dietschi, bass, and Tyson Stubeck on drums. These musicians come from cities as dispersed as Toronto, Chicago, London, Nashville and Portland, and the band is the byproduct of a chance meeting in 2009 at Banff Centre’s International Jazz Workshop. “Tunnel Six tastefully blends elements of jazz, world and folk to transport audiences from the peaks of the Rockies to the shores of the Maritimes,” Dietschi said in a recent interview. “Our music was described in eMusic as ‘a transcendent moment, almost spiritual’.

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“Our compositions bring distinctive melodic arrangements, by blending six distinct threads into uniquely impressionistic soundscapes.” The group will also begin recording its third album in Vancouver, British Columbia, during the tour, a yet-to-be-titled project that will dig deeper into group collaboration, album production, and ensemble-based compositions. “It’s always a challenge to record with this group – because we’re together for such an intense and focused amount of time that we want to be sure to capture the music at the right point of growth,” McCullough said, from his home in Chicago. “I can’t wait for this upcoming project as we’ll be adding ele-

ments of post-production studio work over time, to truly make the artistic statement we want. It’ll be an international recording project. Challenging? Yes – but it’ll be worth the extra effort, and I’m sure the result will be (like the band) greater than the sum of its parts.” In addition to this year’s tour and recording, the band has created an online collaborative space at tunnelsix.tumblr.com/ where they are taking advantage of their geographic separation to create new collaborative compositions, while taking in the surroundings of their diverse home cities. The new collaborative compositions will find their way into the repertoire of the group on the tour,

providing a new element to their “collective group sound and style,” as Stubelek called it. “The collaborations through the online [tumblr] site are like an in-depth look at how each musician adds his own concepts,” he said. “You can really see how all of the gears fit together, as the song’s being built.” Tunnel Six has spent more than half a decade defying the traditional concept of a band. They are six diverse artists, with very different mailing addresses – yet, each time they come together they further the common bond of weaving melodies and improvisations on a shared path. This Thursday is your opportunity to listen to their descriptive music. Don’t miss it. Admission is $10 for members and $12 for non-members. For more info go to georgiastraightjazz. com.

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comoxvalleyrecord.com ♦ sports editor: earle couper ♦ Tuesday, march 31, 2015

Habs hammer Hab-Nots in Mayor's Cup fundraiser

Earle Couper

Record Staff

It wasn’t the Montreal Forum nor the Molson Centre, but the Montreal Canadiens Alumni certainly felt right at home Sunday at the Comox Valley Sports

Centre when a sea of redwhite-and-blue clad fans turned out for the 2015 Mayor’s Cup fundraising hockey game. The warm welcome from their Comox Valley faithful was highlighted by young Rebekah Draper singing

Stephane Richer welcomed Novice goalie Riley Brown-Hudema with a water bottle shower.

O Canada in both English and French, which earned her a personal “merci beaucoup” from each player in the Habs’ lineup. The format featured the Canadiens’ alumni bolstering mayor Paul Ives Comox team against the Hab-Nots of Courtenay, with Courtenay mayor Larry Jangula guiding their fortunes behind the bench. Proceeds Shared Proceeds were shared between KidSport Comox Valley and Comox Valley Minor Hockey Association, and with almost 500 fans in the stands, Ives said the event was a big success. “It’s still in the early stages, but it looks like we … will exceed what we raised last year for KidSport last year, which was about $4,500. We did a little better than that, and the same for minor hockey. Essentially we will have doubled the fundraising capacity, which is what this was all about.” Fans particularly enjoyed the second period intermis-

Courtenay Hab-Nots goalie Bryce Gillard is congratulated by Chris Nilan after making a nice save on a Canadiens' sniper. Photos by earle couper sion when players from the CVMHA Novice evaluation team took to the ice with the Habs Alumni. After greeting goalie Riley Brown-Hudema, Stephane Richer then grabbed the water bottle and gave him a shower. Gilbert Delorme, who had been urging the crowd to cheer after the Habs scored, got his comeuppance when he unwisely

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Vince Sexton passed away peacefully at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital on March 21, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. Vince was born in Fort Francis, Ontario and moved at age 12 with his family to Union Bay where he lived the rest of his life. Vince loved fishing, playing cards, and family. He is survived by his loving wife, of nearly 52 years, Penny and sons Michael (Deanna) and Colin (MartĂn) and his grandsons Tyler and Justin. He is also survived by his sister Joyce (Dick) and brothers Ted (Carol), Al (Noelleen), Rich (Patti), and Gord (Sandy), as well as a large extended family. Vince was predeceased by his Dad Art and Mom Olga. A special thanks to brother Al, sister-in-law Terry, and great friend Steve for all of the help and support over the last few months. Also thanks to Dr. Robertson and nurse Kathy, and to the third floor nurses at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA or BC Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital would be greatly appreciated. At Vinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, there will be no Celebration of Life. Tribute to Vince This friend of mine named Vince who lived by the sea There was no better friend that could ever be We spent many good times fishing in the chuck Most of the time we had pretty good luck We liked to pick days that were calm & smooth But sometimes the Wind Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s were in a bad mood We had some great times out in the deep So farewell my good friend, enjoy your sleep.Â Steve.

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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Shirley Marie Cronan (nee Kurdziel) at the RJH in Victoria. Shirl is survived by her husband Allan of 52 years, numerous friends, cousins, brother Barrie of Delta, niece Lindell and nephews Joseph and Thomas and her pet â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zippy Louâ&#x20AC;? of 15 years. Born in Portage La Prairie, Shirl spent her formative years in Prince Rupert and lived in Fort Norman, Hay River, and Coppermine, in the NWT; Langley City, Spences Bridge, Hazelton, Pitt Meadows (from where she attended SFU); Ottawa and Mississauga, before retiring from a career in Real Estate and moving to the Comox Valley in 1995. Shirl received recognition from the RCMP as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unpaid Manâ&#x20AC;? for the assistance she provided to her husband at the isolated postings. Shirlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passions were gardening, the view from the comfort of her water front home, piano, crosswords-suduko, reading, travelling and maintaining close friendships she had developed over the years. A very intelligent thinker whose strength, determination and class created an indelible memory of a very beautiful person with a mind of her own. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let the world know I am leaving very angry. I did not invite cancer into my body. The treatment of chemo and radiation were pure hell. Please let the Funeral Homes and the News Papers know that no one in their right mind passes away peacefully. The Obits are dressed with pleasantries to place death in a nice comfort zone.â&#x20AC;? No service by request. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Shirlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honour.

Tiffany we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe it will be one year since you left us to carry on without you. We are so lost without seeing your smile and hearing your voice, we miss everything about you. Tiff you are remembered every moment of everyday. Hugs and kisses. Love you forever, Mom, Dad, Tony and Tyler

In memory of our beautiful niece/cousin TIFFANY GAGNON who left us to early on April 1st 2014 Not a day or even an hour passes without you popping into our thoughts. You were a beautiful, athletic, funny, kind considerate, loveable young lady. You had the world at your feet. You really had it all. How this all could have happened we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand. How a year can pass without seeing, hearing or touching you is beyond us. We will always love you and miss you and we hope you are dancing in the sky! Please come visit us in our dreams as we are waiting to see you.

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HELP WANTED Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ă&#x201C;MOKS FIRST NATION (KFN) TUTOR The KFN Tutor is responsible for tutoring K-12 students in all subject areas. The Tutor arranges tutoring times with students and parents, documents student progress and reports to the KFN Education Coordinator. This position runs through the K-12 school year excluding holidays. There is a maximum of 12 hours per week. The successful candidate will be familiar with the core subjects of the K-12 curriculum including math, English and science. Ideally, the KFN Tutor will have experience in some area of coaching or tutoring youth. A clean criminal record check (with a vulnerable sector search) is required. Please submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of: Charlene Everson, Education Coordinator, by e-mail: Charlene.Everson@Komoks.ca

or to the Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ăłmoks Band Office at 3330 Comox Road, Courtenay BC V9N 3P8 Closing Date: April 10, 2015 THE LEMARE Group is accepting applications for experienced gradermen. Candidates will have a minimum of 5 years coastal logging road experience as well as public road works. Resumes to be submitted with covering letter via email at office@lemare.ca or via fax: 250956-4888. We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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SAND/GRAVEL/TOPSOIL 100% ORGANIC Black Topsoil, 12yd $325 delivered Courtenay/ Campbell River. Ph. Bob at (250)334-7303.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE SINGER SEWING Machine and cabinet. Circa 1911-1915 patented. Open to reasonable offers. Call 778-418-3077 after 6pm. Campbell River.

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Youth Worker (Temporary) The City of Courtenay invites written applications for the temporary position of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youth Workerâ&#x20AC;? in the Community Services Department. This position participates in the planning, development, and implementation of recreation programs and activities for youth by actively involving the youth in the process; directly leads programs and supervises facility as required; Develops and maintains positive relations with youth and provides a safe and supportive environment; Oversees the day-to-day work of program instructors and volunteers; Assists in the marketing and promotion of youth recreation services. For complete details on required qualifications and application process, please go to www.courtenay.ca/jobs

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RANCHER. 3 bdrm + office. 2 bth. 19yrs. young. Area w/ newer homes. Great mtn view. Handy to airport, schools, college, Merecroft Mall, pool/rink. Fenced yrd w/ 2 sheds & deck. Single garage.+ work area. $279,000. Please call 250830-0011. Campbell River ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR. It was $12,000 new - used for one year. Asking $1,200. Please call 250-338-8903 FUTON CUSHION 6â&#x20AC;? deep, custom made wood double wide - $400. Bedroom suite dbl bed, 5 drawer high boy, 6 drawer dresser with mirror $500. Small computer desk $60. Sears Free Spirit teardmill - $250. All items O.B.O. Call 250-339-4826. 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 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

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HOMES FOR RENT

ELECTRIC RECLIN/LIFT LaZ-Boy chair. Brown $1000. 250-338-8172

WASHING MACHINE: 1 year old larger, modern, no agitator washer for apartments or small house. Can plumb in or attach to kitchen tap. In like new condition. Paid $750 new, asking $450. Please call 250871-8813.

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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

WHOLE DUPLEX for sale1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. $215,000. Call (250)334-8474. h t t p : / / c o m o x v a l l e y. c r a i g slist.ca/reo/4924877518.html

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NANAIMO - FOR SALE BY OWNER with option for rent to own. Million dollar ocean city view. Call for information 250-753-0160, Nanaimo 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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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

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APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

TOWNHOUSES

CARS

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

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

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM recently renovated. Full sized appliances including dishwasher and in suite washer/ dryer. Spacious and nicely decorated. In suite storage, fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. Convenient location just a few blocks from downtown and Filberg Seniors Centre. Fully equipped resident social room. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Security entry and elevator. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

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.

OAKCREST 1155 Stewart Ave. TWO BEDROOM very spacious in a quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Recently renovated. Private, secure storage room. Full sized appliances. Private deck. Security entry. A very attractive suite. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

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OCEANVIEW HOME, 2 bdrm, 1 bath (shower only), 4 appls, woodstove, lrg deck, shared property, $50 hydro credit, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $900/mth. COURTENAY COTTAGE small 1 bdrm, 1 bath (shower only), 4 appls, would suit a single person, yrd area w/garden shed, N/S, No pets, Avail. Apr. 15 $650/mth LARGE FAMILY HOME 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 fam. rms, den, gas F/P, range & heat, 5 appls, double garage, fully fenced yrd w/irrigation, N/S, No pets, Avail. May 1 $1,500/mth

SHARED ACCOMMODATION COURTENAY ROOM for rent w/private living rm in house on 1/2 acre. Lg fenced yard, pet on approval. $650/mo util. incl Avail Immed 250-218-8349

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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 POPLAR PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, extra storage area, res. pkg, N/S, No pets, Avail. May 1 $775/mth

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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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PARK PLACE 1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

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2 AND 3 BEDROOM available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental reference required.

TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in well-respected, adult-oriented building. Close to downtown, and ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Arran House is well managed and maintained, and offers a friendly and secure atmosphere. House cat is accepted with pet deposit. Non-smoking building.

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WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS 1252-9th St., Courtenay Spacious 2 bedroom suite in a quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops, and downtown. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required. Call

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TOWNHOUSES

1987 TOYOTA Supra- Targa Top, auto, 255,000 km, lady driven, garage parked, runs great, in Excellent condition $4250. obo. 250-919-5404 debra-lynne@hotmail.com

BOATS

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

1979-28ft. FIBERFORM Duel station. 2-305 chev engines. 280 Legs. 8ft. dingy w/ kicker. Must be seen to appreciate value. Asking $19,900 OBO. 250-286-9858. CR.

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

TRUCKS & VANS 2005-FORD FOCUS ZXWSES wagon. Excellent condtion. Red with leather heated seats, sunroof etc.145,000 km. $4950. Call 250-926-0617. Campbell River. 2010 FORD F150 Crew Cab. New canopy. As new Nokian all weather tires. 47,000km. $26,500. Call 250-287-3790. In Campbell River

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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. $2995 OBO. BONUS! Full tank of gas. 250-850-0858

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

1998 FORD Taurus- 185,996 km, $1200. or best offer. Summer & Winter tires with rims. Runs Great! Call 250-9231706.

2005 SILVER Chrysler convertible PC Cruiser touring edition. 2 door, seats 4, 78,430 km. $6500 obo. Please call (250)941-0328.

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

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VANRIDGE MANOR 123 Back Road, Courtenay 2 BDRM Condo. Newly Renovated! Features 5 appliances and gas ďŹ replace - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. Pets o.k. Call 250-334-9717

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Cougars set to pounce on new T&F season The Comox Valley Cougars Track & Field Club is back in action this spring, training hard for a busy season. Club members are looking forward to a full slate of Island competitions, plus B.C. open championships happening close to home in Nanaimo. Many club athletes will also figure prominently in the upcoming Island and Provincial high school championships, with many looking to land U.S. university scholarships – something the Cougars have an excellent track record of. Track and field has always been one of the most affordable sports, but this hasn’t stopped the Cougars from initiating new programs

Free golf clinic set

BC Golf and Zone 6 Women are hosting a free Novice Junior Golf Camp on April 10-11 at Crown Isle from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. We have room for 16 boys and girls, 10 to 14 years old; call the pro shop at 250-703-5031 to register. Golf clubs will be available upon request.

that make the sport even easier to love. A new training-only membership provides a way for kids and adults to get into the sport without the full cost or commitment of a full competitive

membership. A training membership is also ideal for those who want to cross train for other sports, or simply would like to get fit through the various track and field disciplines.

A Spring Into Track introduction to track and field is being offered through the CRA again this year, as are spring break and summer camps. Visit the club’s website for complete pro-

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UROC launches mountain bike season on Thursday

The United Riders of Cumberland (UROC) are ringing in the 2015 mountain bike season in style Thursday, April 2 with a fundraising kick-off event at the White Whale Restaurant in Courtenay. The public is welcome to partake in a $20 burger and beer special, with partial proceeds benefitting UROC and the work they do to host races, develop Cumberland’s network of singletrack and advocate

for the sport of mountain biking. “This event isn’t just for mountain bikers,” notes founding UROC member Jeremy Grasby. “It’s really an excuse to have some good times and great food while also supporting one of Vancouver Island’s most comprehensive recreational trail networks.” There will be live music entertaining guests while thirsts are quenched with

Paddlers to hear Shephard speak

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The Comox Valley Paddlers Club welcomes Vancouver Island-based wilderness guide and expedition leader Hayley Shephard as guest speaker to their April 2 meeting. In 2010 Shephard attempted a world-first solo kayak journey around the isolated Sub-Antarctic Island of South Georgia. This challenging journey had a cause – to raise awareness for the magnificent albatross, a bird whose future is uncertain. Despite many challenges, Shephard embodied her resilient spirit as she strove against the odds to fulfil her motto: “Live your dreams.” Shephard was born in New Zealand and became a middleschool teacher. She came to Canada on a three-week vacation which extended to 20 years, where her classroom was moved outdoors. Shephard spends the majority of her time on the ocean, sharing shephard in the company of whales, bears and penguins. She leads expeditions from Antarctica to the Arctic and throughout western Canada. Introducing people to our natural wild environment is her passion. An adventurer, writer and photographer, Shephard’s work has been published in a variety of magazines and her book South Solo: Kayaking to Save the Albatross will be available for purchase at the presentation ($20 incl tax). Her documentary film Soul of the Sea is currently on the film festival circuit. Shephard’s presentation commences at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2 at the Lion’s Den, 1729 Comox Ave., Comox (behind the Pearl Ellis Art Gallery). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Comox Valley Paddlers Club winter meetings take place the first Thursday of the month, October through to May. Non-members are welcome to attend. For more information e-mail comoxpaddlers@ gmail.com or visit comoxvalleypaddlers.ca – Comox Valley Paddlers Club

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“I can’t think of a better way to kick off the racing season,” says Grasby. “We’ve got the Island Cup cross-country and downhill races in Cumberland on April 12 and 19, and lots of other events between now and the fall. It’s going to be a great year.” To learn more about UROC and upcoming events, visit unitedridersofcumberland. com. – United Riders of Cumberland

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