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Capt. Matthew Hart, who hails from Parksville, is entering his first year as a pilot flying Snowbird 5 for the team.

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Capt. Matthew Hart, Snowbird 5, hails from Parksville Erin Haluschak Record Staff

CG Centre closures concern candidates ... 7

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Returning to Comox for nearly month-long training makes homecoming that much sweeter for Capt. Matthew Hart for the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Hart, who flies Snowbird 5, is

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Capt. Matthew Hart Hart left Vancouver Island at age 17 to pursue a career in aviation. He said it became quite clear to him that the military/air force had plenty of opportunities for travel, training and career advancement. “I realized that with all the

different roles that the air force carries out in terms of domestic sovereignty patrols, search and rescue - as in Comox here - that it was a career I was interested in taking on.”

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Hornby Islanders go to the polls Saturday for fire hall referendum Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Many people feel the English Bay oil spill was a sign of things to come.

from Parksville, and having his family nearby to watch him practise in the sky over the Comox Valley is “a dream come true. “To be honest, the last six months since I officially joined the team has gone by very quickly. It’s been by far the most challenging thing I’ve done, but by far the most rewarding thing I’ve done, and it’s been an absolute honour,” he said Monday. “I’m just so excited to be able to have the opportunity to do that for the next two years.”

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Saturday is referendum day on Hornby Island, where residents will have their say as to whether or not they want a new fire hall. An alternate approval process in January garnered 212

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money to construct the hall. A select committee has capped the project at $1.9 million. “We have to be within those

confines of that budget,” said Ian Smith, the CVRD’s general manager of community services. Pending voter approval, the project would be funded by $1.6 million in debt financing, $200,000 in federal gas tax funds and $100,000 from reserves.

... see FIRE HALL ■ 6

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Dawn to Dawn to be big winner from day of kitchen magic Spices and Blarney collaborating for major fundraiser Erin Haluschak Record Staff

Joline Martin and Liz Datoo believe magic happens in the kitchen when two women work together to create beautiful food. That magic translates to not only a love of food, but community too. The two friends, under the name of Spices and Blarney, are collaborating to create May Day Magic - a fundraising evening of exotic Indian food and entertainment May 2 in Comox, with a goal of raising $10,000 for Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness. “Both Liz and I believe in giving back to the local community. Dawn to Dawn is so very worthy, being a grassroots organization,” says Martin. “We looked at each other and asked what group do

we both believe in, and we both said Dawn to Dawn.” The organization’s goal is to create a comprehensive transitional housing program for homeless and at-risk individuals and families in the Comox Valley. Martin says the organization also supports community soccer, a community garden, a trailer program in conjunction with Maple Pool Campground, a residential program, and utilizes evidencebased best practices with the program. The duo’s background and experience - Datoo’s in cooking and event planning, and Martin’s in social work and working with housing societies - came together and they planted the seed for the event in December of last year. “I’m married to Azim who comes from a family of amazing Indian cooks,” explains Datoo. “I learned through their family because it does take a lot of (cooking) on a regular basis. Over the years, I learnt how to do a pretty good curry.” She takes pleasure from com-

Liz Datoo and Joline Martin have combined forces to create May Day Magic - a fundraising dinner May 2 with proceeds going to Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness. Photo by Erin Haluschak bining good food and a party atmosphere. “When you’ve got good food, good company, you’ve got it made. That’s where the passion comes from.”

Datoo adds when she met Martin, she knew she had someone who knew all the nuances with cooking, although Martin admits cooking did not come naturally. “My girlfriends taught me to

cook, and I learned from a lot of people. I lived on Haida Gwaii for years and am now really good with fish and game.” Describing it as “some of the best food in the world,” Datoo says she has experience preparing dinners for large groups of people, and looks forward to the menu planning and preparation. They promise a variety of Indian meat and vegetarian dishes, along with some of the “best ever” samosas, combining with entertainment to create a magical evening. “We decided it’s go big or go home,” adds Datoo with a laugh. The event is taking place at the D’Esterre House in Comox at 6 p.m. May 2. Tickets are $100 each with a $75 tax receipt available, and can be purchased at the Laughing Oyster Bookstore in Courtenay or at Blue Heron Books in Comox. For more information, call Joline at 250-331-0778 or Liz at 250-338-6284. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Steering committee presents Sixth St. pedestrian bridge re-design to city council Scott Stanfield

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Artist's drawings of the bridge as viewed from the west (upper) and east side of Courtenay River. Photos Submitted

Tim O’Brien expects a newlydesigned, pedestrian-friendly bridge spanning the Courtenay River would be a “beacon for people to come downtown and enjoy themselves,” if the project ever comes to pass. O’Brien, a civil engineer and landscape architect, is part of the Sixth Street Bridge steering committee which had originally proposed a timber-framed bridge linking downtown Courtenay with Simms Park. A new plan calls for a cable bridge with a wood deck. On the park side would be steel supports tied to heavy blocks. The downtown side would feature a wooden archway and a plaza area. The 60-metre bridge would be wide enough to accommodate pedestrians, cyclists and even an ambulance in case of an emergency — “but not too wide to make it too expensive,” O’Brien told Courtenay

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council Monday. “We’ve taken some trouble to make the bridge as beautiful as possible so it becomes an asset to the community.” The anticipated cost is $1.9 million. It would be paid by way of fundraising and grants, not taxes. The committee hopes the City would maintain the bridge. “It’s a very low maintenance, long-lived bridge,” O’Brien said, noting galvanized steel girders underneath the deck, which would be lit at night. The committee is seeking support in principle from council before

approaching corporations, trusts and foundations. It has already received a number of calls from interested suppliers. One fundraising idea is to sell the 240 planks comprising the deck. “I really love this project,” Coun. Rebecca Lennox said. “I’m in definite support of this.” Coun. Doug Hillian also praised the project, saying it is a unique and financially manageable idea. “I see it as a tremendous effort of community spirit,” he said. The bridge is intended to link pedestrian and bike trails on each side of the river, and to remove some of the pedestrian and bike traffic from the Fifth Street Bridge. A gentle slope would make it amenable to seniors, wheelchair users and children on bicycles. Coun. Erik Eriksson was not sold on the idea. He feels people would continue crossing Fifth instead of walking underneath to access the new structure. See BRIDGE, Page 7

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Fire hall: Project initially considered 18 years ago Con't from Page 1 Borrowed funds would be repaid through taxes. The increase to the average property, assessed at roughly $455,000, would be about $24 per year. A 2008 report by Fletcher Pettis Consultants suggests a new hall would cost more than $2.1 million. In another document obtained by the Record, a 2011 cost estimate pegs the project at more than $2.5 million. Smith said both reports are outdated and based on Class D estimates, which are based on best available information and unknown site conditions. “A Class D is not based on design drawings,” he said. “We’re working off of current data. What the construction market is telling us for prices and what the suppliers are giving us, we’ve got actual numbers that we’re working on. Our numbers are a lot tighter. “The estimates that we have in now are based on design drawings, and has been

based a moder- responder service, but ate earth- the island doesn’t have on the We’re looking at u a k e , a BC Ambulance serinput the next 50 years. This qaccording vice station. The neargiven to infor- est car is on Denman to the is legacy stuff. archiJames Bast mation on Island. t e c t the CVRD About 25 years ago f r o m website. — when the fire service the fire department “If things fall into recognized the time and the select com- place, it will be a really lag for ferries in case mittee. As you move good service for the of an emergency — it forward in a process Island,” manager of fire purchased a decommisyou start refining your services James Bast sioned BC Ambulance numbers. We’re at a said. “The fire hall is car. “Under the direcnumber now that indi- one aspect of it. We’re cates that we’re within looking at the next 50 tion of the medical docour budget. You keep years (life of the facil- tor that’s stationed on refining those num- ity). This is legacy Hornby, they’re transbers until you get up stuff.” porting the patient to to your final estimate. transfer to the DenIsland ambuRight now, with the No BC Ambulance man lance,” Bast said. “The estimates we have in, Hornby firefight- fire service found there we’re still within that ers provide a first was a gap in service, budget.” What if the project runs over budget? “Then we evaluate it,” Smith said. “We would work with the select committee, we would work with the fire department. We would thoroughly explore our options.” The project — initially considered in WIN 1 OF 2 PRIZES 1997 — is identified Online Contest Only • Ends May 7th, 2015 as a board priority. Inspections and engineer’s reports deemed the existing hall unsafe for firefighters, with functional and spatial deficiencies. It would also perform poorly in

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Federal candidates voice concern on Coast Guard centre closures

Local non-governing federal candidates have been quick to express their displeasure at the federal government’s planned closures of Island Coast Guard services, in light of the Vancouver Harbour oil spill. Green Party, Liberal and NDP candidates alike are questioning the federal government’s planned closures of targeted Marine Communications and Traffic Centres, such as the one in Comox. “Last week’s oil spill in Vancouver Harbour showed how much is at stake,” said North IslandPowell River NDP candidate Rachel Blaney. “Instead of defending the response we saw in Vancouver, the Conservatives should start listening to British Columbians and restore Coast Guard services.” “We’re pressing the Harper government to learn from the Vancouver oil spill and reverse its cutbacks to marine safety,” added CourtenayAlberni NDP candidate Gord Johns. The NDP has set up an online petition to reverse cuts to coast guard services. The petition can be found at: www.ndp.ca/bc-coast-guard Meanwhile, Glenn Sollitt, the Green Party of Canada’s candidate in Courtenay-Alberni, said the government is headed in “the wrong direction” in moving to close Coast Guard communications centres in Comox, Tofino-Ucluelet and Vancouver, “In light of the recent spill in English Bay… reducing Coast Guard resources is the wrong direction,” said Sollitt, whose riding is covered by these stations.

The Coast Guard’s Tofino centre, located in Ucluelet, is set to close April 21; Vancouver will close May 6 and Comox will close in early 2016. Marine traffic monitoring and communications in Comox and Vancouver will be moved to Victoria. The services in Tofino-Ucluelet will be moved to Prince Rupert.  “These centres are responsible for listening to distress calls and guiding ships,” said Sollitt, a former commercial fisherman on both the east and west coasts of Vancouver Island. “Closing them increases the risk of shipping accidents. It may mean missed distress calls.”  Sollitt noted that the closing of the

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Every once in a while, something comes across the editor's desk that reposting as a letter would not suffice. This is one of those moments. The kindergarten students from Arden Elementary wrote this Letter to the Editor. The letter itself is five feet long.

Illegally dumped trash is an ongoing problem on the back roads of the Comox Valley. Photo Submitted

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We have volunteers coming he big day is right around with trucks and flatbeds, Din’s the corner. Bins is supplying a couple of big The inaugural Comox bins to help with the hauling, the Valley Community Clean-Up Fish & Game Club has graciousgoes Saturday and as it stands ly donated hall space. there are some 60 people who Now all we need is have expressed interest in helping out. all the elbow grease Commen-Terry For anyone unfawe can muster. miliar with the day, For anyone planning to come out, here’s a brief overerry view. please wear appropriate clothing; we The whole idea arrell promise you’re going was sparked by Scott to get dirty. Stanfield’s March 19 Bring an empty article, Illegal back garbage receptacle if you have road dumping ‘starting to get out one. It makes for easier pick-up of hand’. Those responding to the article of the smaller items. Bring work/ garden gloves, if you have them. through social media, phone This clean-up is about as calls to the paper and letters was grassroots as it gets. It’s about proof enough to us at the Record us, as citizens, doing something that the citizens of the Comox tangible to address a situation. Valley are mad as hell and they We have a few specific locaaren’t going to take it anymore. We publicized the idea of doing tions to tackle and the plan is to put in a good three to four hours something about the problem of work and call it a day. and the initial reaction was great. Now it’s time to uphold your Other options promises. We have received calls at the We will meet Saturday mornRecord from people who would ing, between 8 and 8:30 a.m. at like to participate in a clean-up, the lower level meeting room of but are looking for something the Courtenay and District Fish more urban. We have a solution & Game Club, where teams will for that. be assigned for clean-up duty at Saint Andrew’s Cemetery is some of the areas in the Comox looking for volunteers to help Valley’s back roads most desperwith its annual spring clean-up, ately in need of a cleaning.

Saturday from 9-noon. Bring work gloves, a rake, water, a hat and wear some sunscreen and work clothes to the cemetery, halfway up the hill on the Old Island Highway, on your way to Comox Valley Dodge. Another option is to take it upon yourselves to pick a public spot near your own home - a road, a beach, a walking trail or a park - and fill a garbage bag. Imagine if everyone in the Comox Valley filled just one garbage bag, and included it with your next scheduled garbage pick-up. There would be an extra 60,000 bags of garbage. Dreaming? Of course I am. I’m dreaming of a cleaner community, and it all starts this Saturday. Hopefully the 2015 Comox Valley Community Clean-Up is the start of something huge. Hopefully, 10 years down the line, everyone who is involved on Saturday can look back and say “remember when there were only 60 of us participating?” Hopefully there comes a time when everyone thinks twice about illegal dumping, or tossing fast food wrappings out the window of a moving car, or emptying an ash tray into a parking lot. But for now, I will be happy with a few extra loads to the landfill. Please join us. Terry Farrell is the editor of the Comox Valley Record

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Be water wise; cancel Puntledge Paddle festival Dear editor, A note to BC Hydro and the regional district, regarding the Puntledge Paddle Festival: If you truly want to be water wise, cancel this festival. This morning, April 10, on a televised news release from Environment Canada, stated that on Vancouver Island, due to a snowpack that is only 15 per cent of normal and the likelihood of another very dry summer, we should prepare ourselves for moderate to severe water restrictions. This flies in the face of Hydro’s statement that lowering the lake

residents of the Valley. The other questionable statement is the idea that the extra water flow will somehow enable the smolts to bypass the seals in the lower river. The smolts do not now and never have needed extra water to reach the ocean. The problem is the seals, and that is DFO’s problem. If they were doing their job instead of trying to be all things to all people there would be no seals at the mouth of the river eating the smolts. They also say that this festival is a revenue generator for the Valley.

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by 20 centimetres will not be a problem. No, it may not be a problem for BC Hydro, but in the event of a dry summer it will be a problem for water users in the

Comox Valley. Hydro can slow or stop power generation from June onward, thereby keeping the outflow to a minimum, but that 20 centimetres is a two- or three-year supply of water to the

Last year you couldn’t have found 50 kayakers if you sent out search parties, and no one from the business community has ever stepped forward to say how well they did as a result of this festival. There are too many unanswered questions and due to the uncertain weather and the statement from Environment Canada, this festival is a really bad idea. You may disagree but in July when you are facing Stage 2 or Stage 3 water restrictions, you may want to reconsider. Rob McCulloch Area B

More detailed inspection needed to determine condition of Fifth St. Bridge Dear editor, It appears the City is planning to keep the Fifth Street Bridge and refurbish it with a paint job. Although debate continues on the bridge and an additional pedestrian bridge. I have a few observations that may be helpful. Once the paint is removed I would expect a more detailed inspection could be completed. If the bridge does have adequate strength and a significant life

span remaining, the City could explore widening the walkways on either side. The current concrete walkways could be widened or the concrete could be removed and replaced with lighter weight aluminum or timber walkways. The current railing could be retained and just moved to the outside so the appearance would remain similar. The current walkways are four to five feet wide, they

could likely be widened to seven or eight feet relatively easily. The bridge originally had to carry cars as well as heavy truck traffic. The current traffic is mainly cars and light trucks. Traffic is busy but likely well below the original design loading. The structure can probably handle more walkway loading. The current walkway supports a cantilever out from the main structure. They also support two

heavy 12-inch water lines on each side. The water lines could be moved onto the main structure. This would free up more sidewalk loading capacity. The lane widths also were designed to handle wide trucks, so they should be more than adequate for the current traffic which is unlikely to change in the future. If you walk across the bridge and look closely at the driving

surface the concrete has very little cracking or fatigue evidence. Many bridges have much more visible fatigue damage. This is a testament to how well built the structure was and how well it has withstood five decades of traffic. It’s also an indication it has many years of life remaining.

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Reader fails to see anything ‘conservative’ about the Progressive Conservative party Dear editor, I was distressed but not surprised to learn that my MP, John Duncan, voted against Bill C628: An Act to Defend the Pacific Northwest. This news was distressing because Mr. Duncan and his party call themselves conservatives. But what are they conserving? They’ve done nothing to conserve the environment upon which we and our descendants rely, or the thousands of species

that are bound for extinction because of human-caused climate change and habitat destruction. In fact, a recent ranking of 58 nations on how they have reacted to the threat of climate change found that Canada “remains the worst performer of all industrialized countries”. To add insult to injury they continue providing large tax breaks to the wealthy and especially the petroleum sector, which is the largest contributor

to Canada’s disastrous failure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to safe levels. They fail to protect our oceans from increasing acidification. The last time oceans became acidic this quickly, 96 per cent of marine life went extinct. They continue to destroy Canadian sovereignty by adding yet more trade agreements designed to enrich global corporations and impoverish the rest of us.

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Free basic computer classes being offered The Comox Valley Adult Learning Centre (ALC) is offering free basic computer classes on the following days: • Computer Basics - Tuesday April 21, 1:303:30 p.m. and Wednesday, April 22, 5-7 p.m. • Internet Basics - Tuesday April 28, 1:30-3:30 p.m. and Wednesday, April 29, 5-7 p.m. • Outlook Email - Tuesday May 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m. and Wednesday May 6, 5-7 p.m. • Introduction to Microsoft Word - Tuesday

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On April 7 police dispatched to a motor vehicle incident where a vehicle had sheared off a hydro pole on Maple Drive in Comox. The driver was located the next day and charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident under the Motor Vehicle Act.

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replaced with a flat, clear bubble at the end, and we have three cameras inside. It looks like they are outside, but they are actually inside the diesel tank, so it’s basically looking back to the formation from the Snowbird 1 jet.” As a training tool, the team will use the cameras as an extra eye in the sky. Gobeil noted when something happens airborne, there are a lot of things the team doesn’t see from the camera on the

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On April 7 a homeowner on the 2300 block of Urquhart Avenue in Courtenay reported to coming home and finding that someone had entered the residence through an unlocked exterior window and once inside did mischief to electronic items. This investigation is continuing. The Comox Valley RCMP attended a report of a break, enter and theft that had occurred at a residence on the 2100 block of Quenville Road in Courtenay on the night of April 10. Unknown culprits entered the unlocked door to the house and once inside stole a purse.

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On the afternoon of April 8 police attended to a motor vehicle collision between a car and a motorcycle on Highway 19A in Union Bay. The investigation revealed that the car was entering the flow of traffic and failed to yield the right of way to the motorcycle which was northbound on Highway 19A. The driver of the car was charged under the Motor Vehicle Act.

Drunk driver During the early morning hours of April 11 police stopped a woman suspected of consuming alcohol. The driver was given a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition, and had her vehicle towed and impounded for 30 days.

Commercial B&E On April 11 police received a break, enter and theft complaint from the Alano Club in the 500 block of Sixth Street in Courtenay. Stolen in this break-in were cash and a cash register.

Stolen van at large A vehicle was allegedly stolen from a residence in the 2100 block of Regent Road in Black Creek April 11. It was a 1989 Gray Westfalia van, licence plate 730HDJ.

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ground. “When we fly, when people get close, we call shadows, and if we get inside certain spacing, we can call it safety, and now we have a direct perspective. You have a much better perspective to stop the issues and get the team even better.” The team trains in the Comox Valley until April 30, and will fly their official acceptance show April 28 over the Comox waterfront.

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Do frugal stratas waste money? Many strata corporations in the north end of the Island tend to be frugal in their expenditure decisions on maintenance and renewal projects. That observation was made by the staff of RDH Building Engineering’s Courtenay branch. Unknowingly, those stratas considering taking the frugal approach may not be saving money but wasting money. That is the feature topic of RDH’s next free information session. Related questions that will be explored include: • When is it OK to defer maintenance and

when is it not OK? • If owners won’t be there more than a few years, will they save money by not voting to increase the annual contingency reserve fund contributions? • Will it be cheaper to tender repair work themselves? • Will they save money by not having their repair work inspected? • Will they save money by not having a depreciation report? • Is it cheaper for a strata to postpone repainting? • Will a condition assessment devalue their property? • Is it cheaper to

have a handyman perform all reviews rather than having an engineering company perform some reviews? • Will they save money by not paying for a pre-warranty expiry review? With the motto of Making Buildings Better, RDH is a recognized industry leader and has many publications to its credit. RDH’s staff of professional engineers, architects and technologists provide comprehensive services in building-related fields such as asset assessment, asset management, renewals, repairs, maintenance

planning and depreciation reports. RDH has been preparing depreciation reports (reserve fund studies) for many years, long before new government regulations on this matter were drafted and enacted. To service the central and northern portions of Vancouver Island and Powell River, this employee-owned Canadian company opened its Courtenay branch in 2006. Free monthly evening sessions are offered to help point strata corporations in the right direction regarding their capital planning and

NIC appoints trades director Welding instructor Chris Udy is the newly-appointed interim director of trades, technology and industry training for North Island College. His appointment ensures the continued health and success of NIC trades, technology and industry training. "Chris has exemplified instructional excellence as a welding faculty member at the Campbell River campus for the last 15 years at NIC, and has shown a dedicated commitment to growing his profession," said Lisa Domae, NIC vice-president, learning and students. Udy is a journeyman metal fabricator and a

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Community Service What is your group up to?

The Comox Valley Record wants to recognize the many events that make our community a better place to live. Email your photos and submissions to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com.

When the Comox Valley Lions Club heard about the CV Child Development Association wish list for some needed and upgraded equipment for their autism department they “stepped up to the plate“ and immediately approved a donation of $3,000 to cover the entire wish list. Ernie Neal, CV Lions treasurer, presents the cheque to April Statz and Joanne Schroeder from the Child Development Association. Coastal Black Winery in Black Creek held their annual Coastal Black Christmas inviting local businesses to decorate a Christmas tree which was on display for the month of December. These beautiful trees raised $2,750 for Habitat for Humanity. Walmart also raised money for the society, by inviting their customers at the till to donate to Habitat. During the course of November, over $7,000 was raised towards helping to build a duplex in Campbell River.

The Comox Library's Good Yarn Knitting Circle has been up to good deeds this month. They crafted afghans to give to Molly Burton, a hit-and-run victim, and Penny Bates, a kidney donor. Above, Molly is pictured with Emma, one of our youngest knitters, and Penny is pictured with one of our most experienced knitters, Shirley. New members are always welcome. Drop-in Tuesday evenings 6:30-8 p.m. at the Comox Library, 1720 Beaufort Ave.

As part of HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial's I WILL REMEMBER program, a portion of all 2014 sales of the IWR lawn signs went to support the local Sea Cadet programs. HAMM executive director Lewis Bartholomew (right) presents a cheque for $150 to Pete Betcher (left), President - Comox Valley Branch of the Naval League of Canada and CPO 1st Class Jarrod Moreau, RCSCC (centre). The sale of 2015 IWR lawn signs and other merchandise will continue in HAMM's gift shop in the Comox Centre Mall. Ryan Williams of RE/ MAX donated $500 to KidSport Comox Valley, an organization that funds kids’ participation in sports that they may not otherwise be able to play. Ryan has been a board member with KidSport Comox Valley since 2008 and is a yearly financial contributor. More information and applications is at www. kidsport.ca/britishcolumbia

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Engineered food and your health Dr. Thierry Vrain will be presenting a public lecture at the Filberg Centre on Wednesday April 22 at 7 pm. Dr. Vrain is a resident of Courtenay, who went on a national Tour across Canada in 2013 and 2014 to raise awareness about the widespread contamination of our food system A briefing paper sent to the Honorable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health Canada, before our scheduled meeting of October 27, 2014 – the meeting was subsequently cancelled and has not been rescheduled.

Re: Herbicide pollution and GMOs Minister, The confusion about the safety of GMOs is quite simple to address. Except for a few minor crops, the only GMOs in our agriculture are Glyphosate Modified Organisms also known as RoundUp Ready crops and the only GMOs in our food supply are from those crops. RoundUp Ready food crops are engineered to be sprayed with the herbicide RoundUp and this technology has become so successful that RoundUp has become a major pollutant (1). This chemical pollution is antibiotic and it impacts the microbiome, impairs CYP enzymes, and depletes food of essential mineral micronutrients. As a background paper to your staff about the impact of this pollution to your staff, I offer my speaking notes to the American College of Nutrition conference last October in San Antonio (Texas). Almost all the studies I cite were published in the last five years. Glyphosate is the active ingredient of the herbicide RoundUp, a new molecule created in 1960 by Stauffer Chemicals - a US company with a business of cleaning industrial pipes and boilers of mineral scales. The mineral deposits (same as in electric kettles) are called scales, and the pipe cleaning chemicals are called descaling agents. Glyphosate was patented in 1964 in the US as a powerful and very broad spectrum descaling agent (2). Meaning, it binds to metals indiscriminately and does a great job at “dissolving and preventing minerals from being reactive or bioavailable in solution”. When the descaling solution was disposed of in nature, it was obvious that it killed plants. The chemical company Monsanto promptly bought the molecule, patented it as a herbicide in 1969, and got it commercialized in 1974 (3). This molecule has made history because glyphosate has become the most successful agricultural chemical in North and South America wherever RR seeds are used. The farmers using this technology get simpler and cheaper weed management and despite higher input bills and sometimes disappointing yields, and with weed resistance spreading fast, they have adopted it in troves (4). Glyphosate had a completely novel chemistry for a herbicide in 1969. It was deemed to kill plants by bonding to only one protein enzyme in the chloroplasts. Enzymes are metalloproteins with a metal atom as a cofactor at the active site of the molecule. Bacteria and plants and fungi share a metalloprotein called EPSPS for short and 5-Enol Pyruvyl Shikimate-3 Phosphate Synthase if you want to know what it does. It works with other metalloproteins to “make” building blocks of proteins, the aromatic amino acids. These molecules are also building blocks for a large number of aromatic molecules we call secondary compounds. Glyphosate binds tightly to the manganese atom at the centre of the EPSPS metalloprotein, so tightly that the protein cannot move and do its work making aromatic amino

with a toxic chemical sprayed on engineered food crops. Last year he sent a letter to the Minister of Health after their meeting was canceled - the letter is reproduced below. The Municipal Council of Courtenay will hear a proposal next Monday to discriminate against engineered food and crops.

The Councilors will need your support to guide them in the decision they will take, let your opinion be known. This lecture is available on YouTube if you cannot attend the evening at the Filberg. But if you want to read the response from the Minister, you have to come to the lecture.

acids. No protein synthesis means there is no metabolic work possible, a quick death for the plant, or the fungi or the bacteria. Because animals lack the shikimate pathway and because of its presumed mode of killing plants, glyphosate was pronounced innocuous to humans and registered as such in 1974 in the USA. Glyphosate has essentially no acute toxicity, and at the time of registration in the US and Canada, nobody bothered to imagine the possibility of chronic effects. Considering the chemical properties of this pollution, one would expect long term chronic effects, equivalent to rickets, scurvy, or beriberi, for progressive depletion of micronutrients. The first RoundUp Ready food crops to be commercialized were soy and corn, released in 1996. Today close to 500 million acres of soya and corn, and cotton, canola, and sugar beet, are engineered to be sprayed with RoundUp. About 40% of all engineered food crops are grown in the USA, most of the rest are grown in Brazil, Argentina, Canada, and a few other countries. RoundUp Ready crops are now sprayed with close to two billion lbs of glyphosate every year, and so much of that finds its way into animal feed and processed food, that the EPA had to raise the legal residue limits last year to accommodate a new reality (5). Glyphosate is antibiotic, a powerful and broad spectrum antibiotic (6). The mode of kill is again alleged to be very selective. The glyphosate molecule impairs the functioning of the shikimate pathway in bacteria in the same manner that it does in plants. Only one enzyme is affected in a pathway that animals do not possess. The antibiotic patent describes its effectiveness to kill bacteria at 1 ppm and this was confirmed last year in Germany (7). At this point I usually spend a minute or two explaining why an antibiotic diet is a very bad idea. I describe the recent interest of the medical field in a large joint research project involving many Universities to decipher the huge community of thousands of species of bacteria that call us home. The Human Microbiome project is the equivalent of the Human Genome project in its scope. We are vastly outnumbered, roughly ten to one – one hundred trillion bacterial cells call our lower intestine home. They are forever sending signaling molecules to each other and to all human organs, particularly the brain. All animals depend on their symbiosis with these bacteria, and humans are no exception. They are the teachers of our immune system, they make the neurotransmitters for our brain, and have a strong connection to the heart and the whole digestive tract. They literally feed us all kinds of molecules that we require - we call them essential, like vitamins and such. They digest and recycle most of our food. Human organs rely on molecular signals from the microbiome for normal functioning, and as goes the microbiome so does its human shell. A recent review of the medical literature on celiac and other diseases shows the link to imbalances of the microbiome that are fully explained by the antibiotic properties of glyphosate residues in food (8). We lack official data on residues of glyphosate in food or in water in Canada – no epidemiological studies of any kind have ever been done. All we have

are the legal maximum residue limits now allowed by the EPA in RoundUp Ready foods, cereals 30 ppm, animal feed 100 ppm, soybean 20 ppm, and everything else in between (5). Here an inquisitive mind will ask why such a high residue limit for cereals when none of them are engineered to be sprayed with RoundUp. This is when you learn that RoundUp is sprayed on many non-engineered crops with the intent to kill them right before harvest. This is done to mature and dry the crops quickly to make them easier and cheaper to harvest. The RoundUp herbicide has been used as a desiccant for the last 10 years (24). There is direct toxicity to animal cells because glyphosate binds to metals indiscriminately, and not just in plant cells. It binds to metals in solution and to metal co-factors at the centre of metalloproteins anywhere. For example glyphosate binds to the iron atom at the centre of a large family of protein enzymes called CYP. There are 57 different CYP enzymes in the human body, and approximately 20,000 in animals, plants, bacteria and fungi. The CYP enzymes are oxidizers, the first line of digestion and detoxification of most substrates. David Nelson writes in a review of the CYP enzymes: “The CYP enzymes of humans are essential for our normal physiology and failure of some of these enzymes results in serious illnesses (9). Samsel and Seneff have published a review of the impact of glyphosate on the CYP enzymes and the microbiome. They suggest that glyphosate’s suppression of CYP enzymes and its antibiotic effect on the human microbiome are involved in the etiology of the many chronic degenerative and inflammatory diseases that have grown to epidemic levels since the advent of the RoundUp Ready technology (10). Correlation statistical analyses of the US Centre for Disease Control’s statistics about the health status of Americans placed next to the statistics of the US Department of Agriculture about the spread of RoundUp Ready soy and corn have been published. The analyses show very high correlation coefficient values suggesting a strong link between glyphosate residues in RoundUp Ready food and many chronic illnesses (11). Medical and chemical peer reviewed studies have explained the mode of action of glyphosate and RoundUp. Human cell studies have shown acute toxicity (12-15) and animal studies have shown chronic toxicity (16-21). Glyphosate accumulates in the plants and in the animals that eat the plants. It accumulates in the lungs, the heart, kidneys, intestine, liver, spleen, muscles, and bones … and chronically ill people have higher residues in their urine than healthy people”(22). Crops sprayed with RoundUp, whether they are RoundUp Ready or not, contain parts per billion to parts per million of glyphosate. Foods made from these crops are antibiotic, depleted of the minerals bound to the glyphosate molecules, and are chronically toxic (23). Respectfully, Dr. Thierry Vrain

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Medicare in Crisis screening tonight On Thursday, 7-9 p.m., the Comox Valley Council of Canadians presents a screening of Medicare in Crisis. This film, by local videographer Dan Peruzzo, focuses on current threats to Medicare, such as underfunding and the increasing pressure by both the federal and provincial governments to privatize our health-care services. The post-screening discussion will include an update on the court case launched by Brian Day’s for-profit clinic and the possible consequences of this legal action. In the past year alone, Canadians have lost $987 million in federal funding for public health care. Without a new Health Accord, the cuts to public health care will hit $36 billion over the next 10 years.

We, as Canadians, are justifiably proud of our national public health-care system and want to see it supported and improved. There is a strong and urgent need for a universal drug plan and a national home-care strategy, but the federal Conservative government under Stephen Harper has been leading the country in other directions and channeling its time and resources to other issues. Information will be available on actions we can all take to let the federal parties know how important our public health-care system is to us. Everyone is welcome to join us at Creekside Commons, 2306 Lambert Drive, in Courtenay. Parking is limited, so please carpool. And remember that there is a “shoes off” policy in the common house. A collection will be taken to support the BC Health Coalition’s Legal Defence Fund.

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CVN hosts Terry Thormin at monthly meeting Although Terry Thormin has worked both as an entomology technician for the Royal Alberta Museum and a field ornithologist for private environmental consulting companies, he is self-taught and describes himself as a general naturalist. His photographs have appeared in numerous books and magazines and are found on signage in nature parks both in the Comox Valley and in various other parks in North America. He is the organizer and chairperson for the nature photography group. Terry will offer a presentation that is the result of two 10-day trips in the southern Okanagan, one in May of 2013 and the other in May of 2014. The purpose of

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the trips was to photograph all aspects of nature. Although he concentrated mostly on the birds, he did photograph everything else he encountered, including wildflowers, insects and mammals. This lecture will take place at the Florence Filberg Seniors Centre at 7 p.m., April 19. Lectures are free to CVN members and a $4 contribution from non-members is appreciated. New memberships are always welcomed. Membership in BC Nature and Comox Valley Nature is $30 per adult and $40 for a family. For more info, go to comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/ or call CVN president Loys Maingon at 250331-0143.

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The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome three new directors to our Board as of March 26, 2015. Each is a leader in his or her industry, with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. Adil Amlani, graphic & web designer & business owner – Sure Copy (Courtenay). For nine years, Adil Amlani, alongside brother Adam, has worked continuously to ensure that Sure Copy is the go-to destination for the Comox Valley’s design, print and web needs. Chrissie Bowker, publisher, the Comox Valley Record. Prior to her appointment as publisher of the Comox Valley Record, Chrissie was working with Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) as director of development. In that role, she managed KPU’s major giving programs, including overseeing program goals and implementing university-wide priorities. Chrissie previously served as publisher of the South Delta Leader for six years and was deeply involved in the fabric of that community. Randall Heidt, vice-president strategic initiatives, North Island College Randall has a bachelor of communications

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Outgoing Directors On behalf of the Chamber, I’d like to thank outgoing board directors John Gower and Margaret Szafron. Special thanks as well to past chair Tracey McGinnis, whose ability to model the way and inspire a shared vision was key to their success during her six-year term. We’ll also miss the support of director Andrew MacMillian, who has relocated to Campbell River.

Welcome to New Members A warm welcome goes to our new members joining the chamber family as of March. CIBC – Comox, CV Collective – Roam Media Inc., Hesseling HR Services, Mary Cowley Coaching, Mr. Lube 177, Re-nu-it Home Improvements, Scoville Financial Planning and Tree Island Gourmet Yogurt.

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Tracy Stoltz - cvrelayvolunteer@gmail.com The 2015 Comox Valley Relay for Life is looking for volunteers for its upcoming event on Saturday June 6th. Various positions and shifts available from Set Up to Take Down and everything in between. If you can help at all with this worthwhile cause please contact Tracy at cvrelayvolunteer@gmail.com.

Broom Bashing – April 19th Prioritize the challenges and problems. In Mary’s case, she and her Dad felt their first priority was to better understand his health issues and options for treatment. Close behind was to openly discuss finances as it related to future health care costs. Mary travels south for six months of the year and she and her Dad needed to talk about who was going to help while she was away and if there was money for private care and services, if needed. Both of them were

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tion going forward. Wendy Johnstone is a gerontologist and is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions. Her column runs in the Comox Valley Record every second Thursday.

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within the affected ave you ever YOUR HEALTH muscles. sprained your During treatment, ankle? If not, an acupuncturist chances are you will trained in nonfunc– it’s one of the most R OSS tional acupuncture common muscle injuwill ascertain which ries out there. (Stats ALPH muscles have been show that 25,000 inhibited. Next, he people sprain an ankle or she will locate the motor points every day in the U.S. alone). (neuro-reactive sites where the When it comes to treatment, nerves come in contact with the most of us have been told for years muscle) and focus treatment on that the best approach is RICE those sites in order to stimulate the — Rest, Ice, Compression and nerves and reactivate the muscle. Elevation. While RICE might be an This reactivation also allows appropriate therapy to deal with patients to bear weight on the swelling immediately following a injured ankle, which in turn speeds muscle sprain, there is another, much more effective way to actually up the rehab process. Being able to bear weight also helps treat the injury and eliminate other mussee improvement in a During treat- cular misalignments timely manner: acument, an acupunc- that may occur due to puncture. compensation. Take that sprained turist trained in While acupuncture ankle as an example. nonfunctional can be beneficial at any Typically, when a peracupuncture will time, the treatment son rolls an ankle, the is most effective if it outside ligaments get ascertain which occurs within 24 hours stretched and the surmuscles have been of the initial injury. rounding stabilizing inhibited. So the next time muscles get traumatized or “turned off.” Dr. Ross Ralph you sprain something, remember: while RICE RICE will help with is nice, acupuncture pain and swelling, but activates. it won’t do anything to Dr. Ross Ralph is a reactivate these inhibitDoctor of Traditional ed stabilizer muscles. Not only will acupuncture help alleviate pain and Chinese Medicine and acupuncturist at Courtenay Healing Centre. He control inflammation, it will also can be reached at 250-338-2866 or work to stimulate specific nerves chc519@telus.net. and start the healing process

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o who knew the food Duchess of Dirt we eat is not giving us the nutrition we need? Seems we are not getting our daily vitamin and mineral eslie requirements, even following ox Health Canada's guidelines. Why? It appears fruits and vegwater content is what gives etables have lost some of their these monster veggies their traditional nutrient value size. I wonder if this is a result through plant breeding, modof plant breeding or a “wild ernized farming methods, and abandon” of irrigation? Scary to inadequate care of the soil. think about with water in such Numerous studies have been short supply. conducted over the last 30 or This whole nutrient density 40 years, with some interesting scenario is where organic wins results. out over conventional. One Truthfully, some of the findreport I found gave some interings can be blamed on what is esting results. termed “conventional” farmScientists looked at 13 pairs ing practices; the non-organic of organic and conventional method utilizing chemical ferstrawberry agro-ecosystems tilizers with their in California, all quick-release growing the same nitrogen boost. A three varieties. (In Spring! wide assortment a nutshell, agro-ecoof conventionally- Time to celebrate system means the food and reclaim scientists not only grown foods showed high looked at the farm the path to good levels of nitrates and its human influhealth! - higher than is ences but also facreally safe for us, Leslie Cox tored in surrounding some scientists influences that could claim. have an impact on Reports show the farm and its high nitrate levels equate with growing conditions.) lower levels in some of the Over a two-year period, the essential nutrients we rely on scientists analyzed the strawin our diet; although, in some berries for fruit quality, nutricases, vitamin A and betational quality, plant nutrients carotene levels were actually and organoleptic properties elevated. (taste, smell, sight, etc). The It would appear exposing strawberry leaves were also plants to a quick supply of analyzed for plant nutrients. nitrogen is like putting them Overall, organically-grown in front of a no-holds-barred strawberries came out on top. buffet dinner. They gorge them- They were redder in colour, selves on the readily-available the ascorbic acid content was nitrogen. 9.7 per cent higher and total Lower nutrient levels have antioxidant activity was 8.5 per also been linked to a higher cent greater than the convenwater content in the conventional strawberries. The downtionally grown food, according side was the organic fruits to reports. The increase in were smaller but fruit firmness

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Annual spring show by Monday Bunch Spring is here and it’s time for the Monday Bunch to present their annual Show and Sale. This local group of artists will have their works on exhibit at the Pearl Ellis Gallery starting Tuesday, April 21 and running to May 10. A meet and greet will be held with artists in attendance April 25 from 1-4 p.m.

New to the Bunch Barbara Martin is new to Comox. Previously she painted in Nelson, and also enjoyed yearly plein air workshops in Jasper, Alta. Barbara attended art classes through Selkirk College and workshops through the West Kootenay chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists. In the past, she has used art therapeutically with young students in counselling sessions. Barbara loves the opportunity to study the natural world – be it peony, arbutus, mountain or seagull.

Another Martin Bruce Martin has been involved with painting and drawing for most of his life. The great beauty of B.C. and years of hiking in the Canadian Rockies have been a source of inspiration for much of his work. Bruce works primarily in watercolour but also in acrylic and sumi ink. His paintings range from representational to pure abstract with the occasional blend of each and some mixed media thrown in to keep things exciting and open to the unknown. Bruce’s work has appeared in numerous juried shows over the years and is held in private collections in Canada and the United States. Bruce is currently a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists,

The Walking Trail - Acrylic by Bev Johnston

Gold Mountain by Bruce Martin the Arrowsmith Chapter of the FCA, the Jasper Artist’s Guild and most recently, the Pearl Ellis Gallery of Comox. His paintings and prints can be seen at the Craft Connection, Nelson B.C., the Art Gallery of Golden, Golden B.C., The Kootenay Gallery of Art, Castlegar, B.C. and the Jasper Artists’s Guild Gallery in Jasper, Alta.

New medium for White Althea White – Watercolours are a fairly new medium for her to express her love of colours. Both fabric and watercolours are a source of fun and creativity to examine various subjects. She loves to blend colours, mix different colour combinations and to explore the colour wheel. She is still challenged in changing the

regular colour choices for darks or lights in order to get a sense of reality in a subject: for example – a brilliant turquoise to illustrate a bright shiny area. Because she has been travelling recently, she is truly aware of the different atmospheric lights can have in changing the colour palette for trees, hills water and skies. This means starting with a whole new concept of colour and the mixing of colours. She believes that a balanced drawing underlines any painting but can see that this changes whilst doing plein aire styles. All her work is done from her own photography for originality.

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Wake Up - WC - Barbara Martin Looking Out - Victoria, BC - Oil by Gail Hill day Bunch so look for new work by Daphne Borden, Sharon Lennox, Bev Johnson and Bev’s daughter Colleen who is showing great talent: “one to track!” Lennox’s recent trip to Africa enabled her to take photos up-close of animals and as a result has produced pictures using Scratch Board,

a newly discovered technique. It has satisfied her need for detail requiring multiple layers of scratching resulting in “almost alive images” a very detailed work. The Monday Bunch have been meeting every Monday from September to May at the Lion’s Den from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. located on Nordin Street under the Pearl Ellis Gallery.

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HAPPENING To have your entertainment event included in our What’s Happening lineup, please send the details of your event to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com. Event listing should be no more than 50 words and should include date, time, place and cost. ART Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox presents: “LANDSCAPES AND OTHER THINGS” – A SHOW & SALE by “DAVID NETTERVILLE & JOCK MacNEIL” From March 31st – April 19th. Open Tues – Sat from 10 am – 4 pm, Sun 1 – 4 pm, Closed Monday. Free Admission. Located at 1729 Comox Avenue. FMI and to see a virtual gallery of the current show go to www.pearlellisgallery.com “A GROUP SHOW” by “THE MONDAY BUNCH” From April 21st – May 10th.

THEATRE 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. CINDERELLA - Rodgers and Hammersteins Cinderella runs at the Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Academy, 1475 Noel Avenue in Comox, starting at 6:30 p.m. on April 23, 24 and 25. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12. Tickets are available at Laughing Oyster Bookstore in Courtenay, Blue Heron books in Comox, Gone Hollywood Videos in Comox and Red Carpet Consignment in Comox. You can also purchase tickets at the school or by calling 250-339-1200 or 250-650-3725.

CALENDAR Thursday, April 16 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. QUARTET - Courtenay Little Theatre presents Ronald Harwood’s “Quartet” at Sid Williams Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $22 all seats at Sid Ticket Office: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com (250) 338-2430 OPEN MIC - The Mex Pub presents Open Jam Night with Barry & Friends, tonight and every Thursday night. No cover. Show starts at 8 p.m. Friday, April 17 QUARTET - Courtenay Little Theatre presents Ronald Harwood’s “Quartet” at Sid Williams Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $22 all seats at Sid Ticket Office: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com (250) 338-2430 ROCK AT THE MEX - Centerpiece will play at the Mex Pub tonight, for the first time ever. No cover. Show starts at 9:30 p.m. STOMPING BLUEGRASS - Polecat brings ‘Stomp Grass' to the Waverley Hotel. Tickets are $15 and are available at Bop City Records in Courtenay and The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland or online at www.intent.tickit.ca/events/491polecat. BATES BEACH JAZZ - Ralph Barrat and the Sharp Seven play at the Little Red Church in Comox. Doors open at 7 p.m. and performance begins at 7:30. Tickets at the door $12 with advance tickets $10 available at Bop City in Courtenay and the Red Carpet Boutique in Comox. Saturday, April 18 DRAW FOR MEAT - Cumberland Legion Meat draw every Saturday 3-5:30 p.m. IT'S MAGIC - The Royston-Cumberland Lions present The Magic of Greg Ladret, for two shows at the Lewis Centre in Courtenay. Showtimes are noon and 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 each by phone at 250-400-1151 or 250-334-3014 and if you buy four, you get one free. Proceeds from the event go to special needs programs at the Lewis Centre. QUARTET - Courtenay Little Theatre presents Ronald Harwood’s “Quartet” at Sid Williams Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $22 all seats at Sid Ticket Office: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com (250) 338-2430 ROCK AT THE MEX - Machine Gun Kelly plays everything from “Adele to AC/DC”. Catch their show tonight at the Mex Pub. Show starts at 9:30. No cover. REGGAE AT THE BRIDGE - Catch a Fire is a recently formed reggae project that features Anela Kahiamoe on guitar and vocals, Blaine Dunaway on trumpet and violin, Oscar Robles Diaz on drum-kit and vocals, and Britt Bowman on bass. They play The Bridge tonight, starting at 8 p.m. HUMANS IN CUMBERLAND - An innovative and demanding duo comprising Robbie Slade and Peter Ricq of East Van. Original hybrid of electronic and live with genre blending rhythmic excellence! $15 advance tickets available at Bop City, The Waverley, by phone 250 336 8322. Sunday, April 19 CRIB TOURNEY - Cumberland Legion Crib 1 p.m. SHAE AT THE STUDIO - West Coast singer/songwriter Scott Shea at Studio Live. Showtime 8 p.m. Tickets for this concert are available in advance for $15 at Bop City Records in Courtenay, Blue Heron Books in Comox and Rider’s Pizza in Cumberland or at the door for $20. Studio Live is located at 2679 Beaufort Ave. in Cumberland. Wednesday, April 22 FOLK RESIDENCY - Sam Hurrie and Doug Cox have reunited, and they’ve made the Cumberland Hotel their new Wednesday night home. The music starts at 7:30. CHOIR CONCERT - Island Voices invites you to share moments of Piety and Variety at 7 p.m. at the Comox United Church. Tickets can be purchased at Laughing Oyster Books and Blue Heron Books - $15 for adults. Tickets for youth under 18 accompanied by an adult are free. For more information call 250-337-8441 or go to our website, www.islandvoiceschamberchoir.bc.ca.

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West Coaster Shea plays Studio Live Scott Shea comes by his talent as singer/songwriter and music storyteller honestly. The son of legendary guitarist Red Shea – known for his distinctive pick work and memorable leads for Gordon Lightfoot – Scott was immersed in music from the earliest of ages. He wrote his first songs when he was nine, composing melodies and verses in the back seat of his father’s car where he found the solitude and resonance of the guitar inspiring. By the time he was 12, he was garnering public speaking awards related to, not surprisingly, storytelling, and in his teens was winning national songwriting competitions. In the 1990s, Scott and his brother formed a band known as The Shaes. They attracted industry attention and landed shows with some of Canada’s best acts, before the group went their separate ways. Shea’s debut solo album, Let it Storm, was developed during a reflective period following his father’s death, and composed on the same guitar his father used in all of the early Lightfoot hits, including If You Could Read My Mind and Carefree Highway. It is an emotionally charged, sometimes heartrending album that pays homage to the foundational essences of songwriting. The songs were recorded at the renowned Arlyn Studios in Austin, Texas, and produced by Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar. The album features Willie’s sister Bobbie Nelson on keyboard and her son Freddie Fletcher (Johnny Cash, Billy Joe Shaver, Austin City Limits) on drums. Scott will be touring his record across Canada this spring as an acoustic

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trio with Adam Dobres on guitar (Ruth Moody, Wailin’ Jenny’s) and Blake Palm on stand-up bass. Scott’s songs have been categorized as folk/roots/Americana with the emphasis on folk/roots, and compared to an unplugged Fleetwood Mac or Crowded House, lyrically. With the blood of his father running through his veins, it’s not surprising that instrumentally he has been compared to Lightfoot. That

being said, it is hard to compare him to anyone. Scott Shea’s music remains resolutely his own. Shea will play Studio Live Sunday, April 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available in advance for $15 at Bop City Records in Courtenay, Blue Heron Books in Comox and Rider’s Pizza in Cumberland, or at the door for $20. Studio Live is located at 2679 Beaufort Ave. in Cumberland.

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Committed to Kids As a toddler, Lily* would scream at the top of her lungs when exposed to bright lights or unexpected sounds. She wouldn’t make eye contact or respond to her parent’s voices. At age four, Lily was diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum and enrolled in the Autism Program at the Comox Valley Child Development Association. At the CDA, Lily has blossomed. In the “Snoezlen” room, a special space designed in Holland for children with sensory, physical, emotional, or cognitive challenges, Lily has grown to love watching coloured bubbles rise through glass tubes, and she’s even started speaking. Lily will face difficulties throughout her life. But with the support of programs like the Snoezlen room, her family can envision a future where their little girl will thrive. It’s thanks to a grant from Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, that programs like the Snoezlen room are * Names have been changed

improving the lives of Comox Valley children.

The largest children’s health charity on Vancouver Island, Children’s Health Foundation raises money to ensure children with disabilities and health challenges have access to the support they need, so they can have the same opportunities and life chances as other children. Children’s Health Foundation recently announced it will invest an incredible $2.25 million in children’s programs in 2015/2016. The CDA is one of this year’s 24 funded partners.

“Our funding helps children and youth thrive and grow,” says Foundation CEO Linda Hughes. “We are grateful to our donors who support our work and help Island kids achieve great health outcomes.”

Since 1984, Children’s Health Foundation has invested over $44 million in children’s programs. This year, the Foundation’s funding will reach nearly 40,000 children on Vancouver Island.

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CYMC’S third annual Guitar Fest this weekend Celebrating the guitar has become a tradition for the Comox Valley Youth Music Centre (CYMC). April 18 at 7:30 p.m. will see half a dozen of the Valley’s finest guitarists jamming at the Little Red Church in Comox. Jeff Drummond, organizer, says they are all looking forward to coming back so it will be an entertaining evening for performers and audience alike. The event, now in its third year, was sparked by the gift to CYMC of a Vancouvermade, finger picking Morgan guitar. Each year a new student has the use of it and each year the Morgan is featured in the concert. As a fundraiser for CYMC’S Island Jazz Program we hope to fill the house. Seating is limited so be sure to get your tickets in advance. Both the Laughing Oyster and Blue Heron book stores are selling them at $15 each.

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Polecat stompin' at the Waverley Friday night Formed in March 2010, the bluegrass/Americana five-piece has been making a name for itself throughout the Pacific Northwest for its expressive roots tracks and explosive live shows. Their unique instrumentation and song arrangements enable them to seamlessly blend genres including bluegrass, country, celtic, rock, reggae, and world music into their sound. Consisting of Aaron Guest (vocals, 12 string acoustic), Jeremy Elliott (electric guitar and vocals), Karl Olson (drums and percussion), Cay-

ley Schmid (fiddle), and Richard Reeves (upright bass), Polecat got its start playing weekly gigs at Boundary Bay Brewing & Bistro in Bellingham, Washington before the group even established itself as a band – or had a name. Three albums and hundreds of shows later, Polecat are known for their lively brand of ‘stomp grass’ music. Tickets are $15 and are available at Bop City Records in Courtenay and The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland.

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Goosebumps and giggles promised by Island Voices From the music of Renaissance Cathedrals, to the Kingdom of Spamelot, the Island Voices’ April 19 concert, “Piety and Variety” is sure to provide audiences with goosebumps and giggles, and all emotions in between. Love songs, work

songs, spicy Latin rhythms, and even a little jazz, make this a program that will truly provide something for everyone. Part of the program features songs of faith, but with an amazing diversity. Palestrina’s joyful Exultate

Deo and the soaring harmonies of Bruckner’s Ave Maria are joined by two Spanish pieces – Basden’s luscious setting of Que el Senor te bendiga y te proteja, and Aguiar’s Salmo 150, perhaps more reminiscent of flamenco than hymnal.

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The rhythmic excitement continues with a Moses Hogan arrangement of Elijah Rock. Even Bruce Cockburn joins this theme of faith; the men’s section will delight you with their version of All the Diamonds. The theme of variety

continues with many pieces that evoke pictures and moods. Island Voices invites you to share these moments of Piety and Variety at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 at the Comox United Church. Tickets can be purchased

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Celebration Singers salute city’s centennial The Celebration Singers will salute the City of Courtenay with their spring concert at the Sid Williams Theatre on Sunday June 7 at 7:30 p.m. In honour of the City’s 100th year, the choir will add this exciting show to June’s homecoming events. Don’t miss this chance to wish

Courtenay a musical ‘happy birthday’. With 70-plus voices, the Celebration Singers has expanded and refined its sound, and has achieved a growing reputation as a delightfully entertaining “must see” act. Guest performers, the GP Vanier Harmonic Minors, will bring

their youthful talent, passion for music and their best wishes to the stage as well. Jenn Forsland directs the Celebration Singers and the Harmonic Minors and is one of the Valley’s most talented and sought after musical directors and teachers. She has once again conjured up a dynamic program of diverse

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The 11th annual Battle of the Bands takes place starting at 5 p.m. to approximately 9 p.m. at Simm’s Park, just across the street from Lewis Park in Courtenay Sunday June 28, 2015. The event gives young musicians the opportunity to showcase their talents to a panel of judges and a live audience. This is an excellent opportunity for our young musicians to jump start their musical careers. It is organized by the July 1st Committee for the City of Courtenay. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Value of first prize is over $2,000! Application forms and complete details are available at: comoxvalleycanadaday.ca. Hard copies of the application form are available at three

Action from last year's Battle of the Bands at Simm's Park. places in Courtenay: Long and McQuade Musical Instruments, and Courtenay City Hall and also at the Goat FM radio station or download off their web site. For more info, email bmorissette@shaw.ca or call Fuzz at 250792-2063 If you and your band members are under 19 years of age this is for you, register now; only so many time slots are available.

Rocks, gems and minerals at the Courtenay Legion

The Courtenay Legion will once again be the centre of all things gemstone this weekend. The Courtenay Gem and Mineral Club, in conjunction with the Parksville Rock and Gem Club, will once again present the annual Gem and Mineral Show, April 18-19. Show times are Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 pm. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $2, and youth under 12 are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult. The Kid Zone Activity Area will provide creative and fun projects for youth to entertain themselves and build rock art to take home. Our Rock Hound café will be serving up inexpensive hot or cold lunches, snacks, coffee and tea, and home baked treats to make your mouth water. Don’t forget to bring along your camera to take photos of some of the beautiful displays, and every hour we will be doing draws to give away prizes to lucky show visitors. Come and explore the world of gems, minerals, and fossils with club members.

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Annie Lord plays aging opera star Cecily Robson in Courtenay Little Theatre’s production comedy ‘Quartet’ by Ronald Harwood, which continues this weekend at the Sid Williams Theatre. It tells the story of four retired opera stars, now living in a seniors’ residence, who plan to give a concert to raise money for their home. Tickets for ‘Quartet’ are on sale now at the Sid Williams Ticket Centre, 442 Cliffe Ave., or by phone (250) 338-2430 ext. 1, and online at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com. The Show runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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Please note an incorrect time was listed for the play presented by the Evergreen Club’s drama group A Picnic in 1915. The correct time for he Wednesday, April 22 matinee show is 1:30 p.m. The doors will open a half hour before at 1 p.m. in the upper Conference Hall of Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre. Tickets for the show are $10 each and available at the Filberg office. FMI call 250 338-1000

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Exciting things are happen- Park. Sponsored by Comox Val- age range who is thinking they ing with the Comox Valley Raid- ley Nissan, the May 2-3 camp may want to play football this ers as the football organization is for any players aged eight to fall for the Raiders are welcome prepares for the 2015 season. 18 and provides an opportunity to come to BodyNetix any MonThe Raiders have a new for players to learn from and be day, Wednesday or Friday from executive board who are bring- coached by Canadian football 7:30-9 p.m. to check out the ing fresh ideas to help build players, including Paris Jack- Raiders’ off-season training proon the success of last season. son, JR Larose, Jason Arakgi, gram. BodyNetix is located in Jay Daniels, a former Raiders Justin Sorenson, Tim Cronk Courtenay at 2260 Cousins Ave. player and coach, is now the and Ryan Lucas. Starting Sunday, April 19, president. The Raiders thank The Game Ready Spring Bantam and Midget players former president Peter Share Training football camp kicks will also be training every Sunfor his time with the day at Woodcote Park at organization, as well 12 p.m. All of this off-seaas the former execuson training should pay Another great opportunity to tive board members dividends when the Raidwho are all still very learn about football is the Game Ready ers Bantam and Midget involved with the Spring Training camp being hosted by teams begin practising at the end of June. organization. the Raiders ... The Comox Valley Spring FundaRaiders always welcome mental Football got underway this week. This is for off with a tailgate party on the new players. No experience is Peewee players (ages eight to Friday night, May 1 that is necessary to play football in 10) and Junior Bantam players open to the public. This will be any of the age groups. All equip(ages 11 to 13) and runs April a chance not only to meet some ment, except cleats, is provid14 to June 21 in Courtenay at professional football players but ed, even for the Game Ready Woodcote Park. Practices are also to see what the Comox Val- Spring Training football camp. For further information Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 ley Raiders are all about. This p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. should be an exciting night and about the Comox Valley Raiders to 12 p.m. Spring Fundamental a great way to start a fun-filled visit their website at comoxvalleyraiders.com Football is a great opportunity weekend of football. For older players, off-season Registration for Spring Funfor kids to see and learn what training has already begun. damental Football, the Game football is all about. Another great opportunity One of the Raiders’ new spon- Ready Spring Training footto learn about football is the sors, BodyNetix, has opened ball camp, and fall football are Game Ready Spring Training their doors to all Bantam (ages available online or through the camp being hosted by the Raid- 14 to 15) and Midget (ages 16 to Lewis Rec Centre. – Comox Valley Raiders ers in Courtenay at Bill Moore 18) players. Anyone within this

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Saratoga Speedway revving up for another busy year of racing Saratoga Speedway returns for its 47th year of racing – and 34th year under owner and operator Paul Hargrave. The season starts May 2 with the Crash to Pass cars, Hornets, Roadrunners, Bombers and Figure 8s fighting for double points – all topped off by a fireworks show. Last year, the I.M.C.A Modified class rose from the ashes, growing from a mere five cars in 2013 to 16 cars in 2014. With lots of local drivers switching over to the fast Modified class, be sure to check out their nine races with upwards of 20 cars gracing the Speed-

way this year. The Hornet division is again looking to be a great success. With a record number of young talent taking the driving course over the off season, the class is looking to be a fun, competitive division. Our five local classes are the Bomber cars, Crash to Pass cars, Roadrunners, Motorcycles and Figure 8s. Out of town classes include the Dwarf cars, Old Time Modified Stock cars (with bodies ranging from 19291935) and Wilroc Sprint cars. Fan Favourites Many fan favourite events will be returning,

including monster truck shows May 16-17 and Aug. 1-2, and Crash to Pass boat races July 4 and Aug. 15.

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Island, averaging lap times of 14-15 seconds, with the track record being broken three times last year. Drifting and drag racing will be back, with five rounds scheduled over the 2015 season. The popular Canadian-American Demolition Derby returns, with a twist – this year’s challenge will be a one-night show. Oct. 10 will wrap up the year, with every local class on the card fighting for their respective championship – all capped by another great fireworks show. Changes With a new season comes new changes. This year there will be free Shaw

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“The Nordic leg will start in the bus parking lot and you will run down to the Sunrise The 2015 Royal LePage Parking lot where the first runComox Valley Snow to Surf ner exchange will be. Please Adventure Relay Race is a go. note the first runner will have But without the snow. an additional small distance to The lack of snow on Mount run.” Washington that caused the Gibson added that because of alpine resort to close operations the changes the race package in early February is the probpickup is moving from Mount lem. So the 33rd edition of the Washington to the Native event will be a turf to surf Sons Hall in Courtenay. race. “This is now the plan In an email to team We have looked at many, and we have delayed as captains, race director long as we can in hopes of Rick Gibson notes, “We many options, but this is the solusnow, but we now have to have been as patient with tion that we have decided on. plans and we know Mother Nature as we can Rick Gibson make you also need time to do be, but the event is now the same. Even if we get 15 days away and we have had to make some hard deci- to the loading area of the Hawk hit with lots and lots of snow, Chairlift. we will not deviate from this sions… “The snow ‘shoeshoe’ leg will solution,” Gibson informed the “First the race start is unchanged and will start at start near the loading area of team captains. “But snow now means more 8:45 a.m. on Sunday (April the Hawk Chairlift. The snow26). The first three legs have shoer will then follow a route snow pack for our environment, been changed to accommodate up Big Easy (in between the two which is extremely important,” Magic Carpets) and will finish Gibson added. the no-snow conditions. For more on the mountain to "We have looked at many, in the bus parking lot (No. 2 many options, but this is the parking lot). If there is snow, marina race, visit snowtosurf. solution that we have decided you will need your snowshoes,” com Gibson advised. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com on,” Gibson said.

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“At this point in time, if snow falls, it is too late to get the runs groomed etc. so this goes with snow or no snow….. “The alpine leg is going to start in an area near Raven Lodge. The exact start location is still to be confirmed but it will start with a small hill climb. It will then cross the amphitheatre and follow West Passage

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Glacier Kings' spring camp on this weekend Earle Couper Record Staff

The Comox Valley Glacier Kings’ 2015 Spring Camp goes this weekend (April 17-19). It starts Friday with registration at 4 p.m. followed by a players meeting at 5 p.m. and on-ice session from 6:3010 p.m. Sessions go 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The team’s 2015 Main Camp is set for Aug. 14-16.

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Cody Steeves with a trout he caught at Spider Lake. fresh trout home for fly fishing unless there supper, which is a pop- was an ongoing bite ular treat in this famof trout that made for ily. We accomplished continuous action. our goal One of with three the draw outdoors prime backs of trout. fishing We were from small trolling fly fishing alph flies from punts is my small that there haw fly fishing is no space punt. It is to move crowded around, with an and any old man and a small fly casting that is done 10-year-old future fly is from a sitting position. fisher. In retrospect I Fly fishing with am not certain I would floats on spinning promote this type of

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eaching children to fish is one of the joys of being an older fisher – grandfathers and great grandfathers. Over the spring break I had the pleasure of spending time with one of my great grandchildren, Cody Steeves, who I was teaching to tie flies. This is the second session we have had on the fly tying bench. During spring break we were tying flies with the intent of Cody fishing with flies he tied. We were tying simple patterns such as woolly worms. Cody is just past 10 years of age and ties an acceptable fly. Over a three-day period we spent two days tying flies and some coaching on how to fish with a fly reel as opposed to a spinning outfit. The third day we spent fishing on Spider Lake. Pictured with the column is a photograph of Cody holding up a trout he elected to keep. During the course of the day we kept three trout and released two others and lost the one that created a fish story. We also had plenty of action with fish biting the flies and not getting hooked. It was one of those fishing trips where grampa was the Gilly and Cody was the angler who played and lost or brought to the net, all the fish. When we left his home we promised to bring

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event due to injury. Prior to the WhisRecord Staff tler Blackcomb event, It was not the end- Sharpe and her nationing to her season that al halfpipe teammates Cassie Sharpe had had completed a training camp been lookin Calgary. ing for“I learned ward to. a lot of new T h e tricks and Comox athperfected lete, now some othbased out ers. I can’t of Whiswait to tler, was debut a looking couple at forward the World to friends Ski and and famSnowboard ily making Festival,” their way she said. to Whistler While Blackcomb that didn’t on April CASSIE SHARPE happen, 10-13 to watch her unveil some it has been a breaknew tricks at the sea- out season for Sharpe, son finale World Ski whose 2015 highlights and Snowboard Fes- included a gold medal tival ‘s Association of at the World Cup in Freeskiing Profession- France and a silver at als World Tour Finals the FIS world champiat the World Skiing onships in Austria. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com Invitational. The national team halfpipe competitor placed ninth in slopestyle on Friday and 10th in big air on Saturday but pulled out of Sunday’s halfpipe Earle Couper

Thompson Rivers University WolfPack volleyball standout Brad Gunter of Courtenay (left) added another plaque to his trophy case last week when he was presented with the Kamloops Sports Council' 2014 University Athlete of the Year by Mike Smith of the Kamloops Volleyball Association. Photo Submitted

Men display their dart skills Forty players from various Island communities enjoyed a full day of darts March 21 at the annual Comox Legion Men’s Open Darts Shoot. Opening with the doubles event, the 20 pairs played a onegame round robin. The top 16 advanced to the best-of-three knockout round. Winning this event was the duo of Mike Brenton and Stu Gourley of Nanaimo, second spot went to Roy White and Ross Doakes of Campbell River. Splitting the third and fourth spot pot were Glen Barret and Scott Hackey (Nanaimo) with Rick and Len Yartau (Campbell River). In the singles event, 32 players participated: four sheets of eight played a twogame round robin, with the top four from each sheet advancing to the best-of-three knockout round. First spot went to Mike Brenton who beat out Barry Davies (Nanaimo). Again third and fourth agreed on splitting the spot, however Glen Barret and Ken Hayes (Parksville) played one game for bragging rights, which went to Barret. High out went to Doug Meldrum (Duncan) with a 153. High scores went to Barry Davies and Bill Durant with 177. Honourable mention to Lance Cunningham

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Local golf season now in full swing in Tony Venuta won low gross honours for the second consecutive week at Comox Men’s Club. Forty golfers played on a chilly Sunday morning, with the following results: 0-16: Low gross Kaj Petersen 68, Butch Williams 71. 7 +: Low gross Tony Venuta 88, Brian Hegg 90 cb. Low net Brian Buchanan 62, Billy Wheeldon 68, Dane Petersen 69, Rick Adams 69, Pat Riva 69. Hole prizes: #1 2nd

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Yolande Aline Lange (nee Flostroy) June 15, 1922 - April 7, 2015 Aline, called Tante Praline (the sugar auntie) by her relatives because she was so sweet, died quietly at Glacier View Lodge in Courtenay, BC. Aline, known to friends and acquaintances as the Sunshine Lady, brought sunshine wherever she went with her warmth, sense of humour and caring. Sons Claude and Eric, with their families, as well as friends and relatives in Canada and Belgium will miss her so much. Memorial tea TBA. Donations may be made to Glacier View Lodge, whose staff took care of her so tenderly.

Barb Byeman May 16, 1936 - April 9, 2015 Barb passed away at 78 years of age. Predeceased by husband Hank in 2005. Survived by daughters Carolin Catling (Don and sons David, Thomas and Jake), Tina Kwitkoski (Ivor), Lisa Chapple (daughter Anais), son Jeff Chapple (son Keifer), Brothers Don & Mary Pifer, Art & Jean Pifer, Sister Mary Lou Thorpe, and many nieces and nephews. Barb was born in New Westminster, BC and grew up in Lynn Valley (North Vancouver). She met Hank on his birthday in October 1962 and married him on Jan 2, 1963. Barb and Hank lived in many parts of BC, eventually settling in Prince George where they built a house and raised their 2 girls. They also had a cabin on Fraser Lake where they spent many years enjoying the sun, sand, and neighbours. They also had a ‘hobby’ in the back yard, Bedrock Greenhouse, which kept the 2 of them and the girls busy in the late winter and spring months. Bedrock Greenhouse grew to be a thriving local greenhouse serving PG with the “BEST” flowers and tomatoes in town until they retired in 2000, much to the dismay of many loyal customers. In 1996 Barb was reunited with Jeff and Lisa, her children from a first marriage, and was overjoyed with the prospect of seeing her children again after many, many years. Barb lived with Tina and Ivor for 6 years after Hank died, enjoying their company and her many friends in PG. She was sad to leave them when she moved to live with Carolin in Comox in 2012 for health reasons. Being her outgoing self, she soon had new friends and neighbours to share stories and a drink of wine with. They were the daily dose of friendship she needed. Having her grandsons close by, she gained a new insight to the youth of today, and loved the boys dearly. Mom you will never be forgotten, we love you to the moon and back. Forever Loved. A service will be held in Courtenay on April 18th at 2pm at the LDS Church 1901-20th St. A gathering of friends will be held in Prince George at a later date to be announced. If so desired, donations in Barb’s name to your favorite charity would be appreciated.

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Northey, Robert Wayne February 14, 1944- April 7, 2015 Wayne (Robert) Northey passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. Wayne (Robert) was born in Kingston, Ontario and moved to Parksville in the early 80’s. He then moved to Courtenay in 1991 where he lived the rest of his life. Wayne (Robert) loved fishing, hunting, wrenching on vehicles, and spending time with friends and family. He is survived by his loving partner, of 23 years, Valerie Walker and sons Keith, Mike, Brian, Wayne and daughter Terrilynne. He is also survived by his siblings Ron and Peter, as well as a large extended family including his loving stepchildren Teena and Daryl Walker and several grandchildren. Wayne (Robert) was predeceased by his son Steve Northey, Dad Earl, Mom Marjorie, and brother David. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation in Wayne’s honour. At Wayne’s request there will be no formal service; however, a gathering of friends and family to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held at a later date. Please contact a family member for more details.

ENGEMOEN, Lorene Kathleen April 1, 1922 March 23, 2015 A life well lived is an inspiration Lorene Kathleen Kargus was born on April 1, 1922 to Nelson and Willow Kargus in Guelph, Ontario and was the oldest of five kids (Margaret, Len, Joyce and Susan). Lorene met Lyle Engemoen in early 1943 in a delicatessen in Guelph where Lyle was training for his RCAF overseas posting. Dad was particularly attracted to a “slim young lady, well dressed and not the giggly type”. They corresponded during the war as promised. After the war, Lorene travelled to BC by train to join Dad in the Comox Valley. They were married in Cumberland in October, 1946. They built their home in Courtenay where they raised Jan, Craig and Judy. Lorene’s and Lyle’s lifelong dedication to creating their beautiful home gardens began here. Lorene was a dedicated homemaker, committed to family for 20 years. She taught herself to cook, knit and sew, always taking on special projects like Cowichan sweaters and graduation dresses. The Sunday dinner tradition always had family and friends around the table for Mum’s delicious cooking. Mum was especially kind to young friends who remember her quirky sense of humour and post swim club meals to this day. Lorene enjoyed walking–hiking picnics in her youth and later pushing baby carriages to downtown Courtenay (in her high heels). While raising three kids, Lorene volunteered at the hospital, baked for local fundraising events and gave generously throughout her life to several charities. Her passion for fashion continued throughout her life. She went back to work in ladies’ retail fashion in 1966 and worked for 22 more years in Nanaimo and Coquitlam, enjoying the many new friendships that continued through her retirement. Lorene loved to laugh and she was fun to be around, always attracting people, including complete strangers. Lorene is survived by Lyle, her husband of 69 years, their children and their partners, Jan (Graham) and Craig (Della), and grandchildren Sarah and Matthew, as well as nieces and nephews in Ontario. At Lorene’s request, there will be no service. Donations may be made in her name to BC Children’s Hospital.

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Stephen Frederick Wheelhouse 1951 to 2015 It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our brother, Stephen Frederick Wheelhouse. Steve is survived by his sisters, Christine (Bill Beech), Karen (Andy Iacenda) brothers, Mike (Shirly), John (Christine) and Patrick. He leaves behind many nieces & nephews, cousins, aunts & uncles. He was predeceased by Mom, Dad and our baby sister, Barbie. Internment will take place in the fall in Revelstoke.

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Comox Valley Head Injury Society invites applications for a Summer Student position. This position is to provide administrative support to a small not for profit organization and to build a social media footprint for the agency. The successful candidate will work a 30 hour week for approximate 14 week period. The successful candidate must be continuing studies at a post-secondary educational institution. For a complete Job Description, please email ed.cvhis@gmail.com. Applications to ed.cvhis@gmail.com will be received until 4pm Thursday April 30th 2015.

LEASE: RESTAURANT @ the Howard Johnson Hotel, Liquor Store & Pub across from Ford Dealership, Alberni Inlet & Marina. Seating 250, Bar, Patio, Bistro, Kitchen & Coolers Incl. 250-724-2900. DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake â&#x20AC;˘ Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime â&#x20AC;˘ Paid Travel & Lodging â&#x20AC;˘ Meal Allowance â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Weeks Vacation â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent Benefits Package

MAINTENANCE WORKER The CVRD is seeking a fulltime facility maintenance worker to join our team. Full position details and required qualifications are available on our website at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/jobs Applications will be accepted till 3:00pm April 30, 2015.

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application. HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

VALLEY DIAL A Maid has opening for cleaning staff. Mon.- Fri (varied). Must have transportation to & from work. Ph. 250-703-3995 or email resume:larry5@shaw.ca

HAIRSTYLISTS/MANAGER $1000 Hiring Bonus $12.50/ hour, paid overtime, 25% profit sharing on sales, paid vacation, equipment supplied and maintained. Advanced annual up grading training. Benefits include dental, drug, eye care.

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CELEBRATIONS

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HOME REPAIRS

FUEL/FIREWOOD

GARAGE SALES

NEWSPAPER

RONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ground to roof, new & repairs. Call Ron at 250-218-2558.

COMOX VALLEY FIREWOOD- Custom cut, split, delivered, clean. Well seasoned. Call (250)703-3473.

196 BEACH Drive- Sat, April 18, 8:30-2pm, mainly childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s items.

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

250-338-0725 Carriers Needed COURTENAY RTE # 495 Crown Isle, Monarch, Bristol, Royal & Regency Pl.

ELECTRICAL

LAWN MOWING, Trimming and more. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a young guy looking for honest work. Call Mike 250-702-2164 for quote. Senior discount offered.

GARDENING

PAINTING

OLD COW manure for sale. Limited supply. Call 250-6503633.

SENIORS INTERIOR Painting. Semi-retired 30 yrs experience. Reliable, meticulous workmanship. Seniors pricing. Ref. Gord 250-650-8065

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.

circulation@comoxvalleyrecord.com

ADULTS & SENIORS WELCOME

Hours: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVE. COURTENAY

MEDICAL/DENTAL THE DENTAL office of Dr. Bruce Burgess and Dr. Terry Blasco and Dr. Justin Patterson is looking for an experienced CDA for a maternity leave, 3-4 days a week. Please submit a resume in person to 1710-D Comox Ave., Comox.

TRADES, TECHNICAL CERTIFIED HEAVY duty mechanic. Union wages. Flexible hours. Full time position in Port McNeill. Email resumes to: lasota6@telus.net

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

APPLIANCES

250-898-8887. HOME Repair, Renovation & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate.

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.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS THINKING OF A NEW IKEA KITCHEN? â&#x20AC;˘ DESIGN â&#x20AC;˘ DELIVERY â&#x20AC;˘ INSTALLATION Since 1990. 250-338-3148

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Comox Valley BladeRunners: Trades and Construction Training Program Information Sessions April 27th, 2015 at 10 am or 2 pm

[Must attend one of the sessions to sign up for an interview]

300 Old Island Hwy, Courtenay BC [beside the Linc Youth Centre] This program runs May 11 to October 16, 2015 BladeRunners is a Youth Skills Link program that builds community partnerships and connects motivated, job ready youth with valuable employment opportunities in the trades and construction industries. Eligibility Requirements:

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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from Courtenay to Campbell River & Cumberland. 250-650-4060

- Youth ages 16-30 / not attending school / must be legally entitled to work in Canada - Currently facing barriers to employment - Not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) or EI reach-back for 3 years. Participants will: â&#x20AC;˘ Participate in 4 weeks of paid skill enhancement â&#x20AC;˘ Participate in up to 60 hours of paid work exposure â&#x20AC;˘ Be eligible for a work clothing allowance â&#x20AC;˘ Obtain First Aid Lvl 1, WHMIS, Traffic Control, Forklift, Construction Safety Training & other related tickets â&#x20AC;˘ Receive individual support and guidance â&#x20AC;˘ Earn a wage while participating in training & work exposure Employers will: â&#x20AC;˘ Receive 60 hours of work exposure by a participant [wage & WBC paid by BladeRunners] â&#x20AC;˘ Connect with job ready and motivated youth â&#x20AC;˘ Receive a $3.00/hr wage contribution based on a â&#x20AC;˘ minimum $10.50/hr wage (wage subsidy option)

For more information please email or phone: Chris Lakusta - lakustac@nysa.bc.ca (250) 754-1989 Ramesh Lad- ramesh@nysa.bc.ca (250) 334-8138 ext 231

ANGEL ESTATE SALES:

April 17, 18 & 19/15 Fri, Sat & Sun 10:am - 3: pm 2398,15 Avenue, Port Alberny

1487 Comox Ave. Comox. 2 Family Garage Sale. Sat. April 18th, 9am to 2pm. Moving/downsizing lots of tools, household items, games, books, furniture, washer, dryer, large freezer, plants, electric bike,electronics.

COURTENAY- 1966 13th St (corner of Larsen Road) April 18, 9-2pm. Supporting the I Belong! Campaign. 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of baby childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s items (new born to size 6) including clothes, lots of baby gear, toys, crib, toddlers bed & linens. Excellent condition, even better prices, Also, a 54â&#x20AC;? bathroom vanity, sink, taps, mirror. Tools, furniture, light fixtures, lawn mower, exercise equipment, Christmas lights & household items etc. Photos Craig List â&#x20AC;&#x153;Garage Salesâ&#x20AC;? COURTENAY - 1919 St Andrews Place April 18th, 8:00am - 11:00am. Household and garage goods, tools, camping equipment - Thermarest mattresses, dry bag and camp stove, sports equipment - size 11 menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adidas gold shoes. COMOX Yard Sale- 551 Andrew Ave off Lazo Rd, 9-2pm, Sat, Apr 18. Household items, kitchen chairs, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extra lrg clothing, Mikasa dishes, oak office chair, sewing machine.

HELP WANTED

FURNITURE

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

RTE # 715 Ulverston, Penrith, 8th, 9th, & 10th Street

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FIREWOOD PERMITS

SAND/GRAVEL/TOPSOIL

CUMBERLAND

NO COLLECTIONS GREAT WAY TO EXERCISE AND MAKE MONEY AT THE SAME TIME

LANDSCAPING

ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca

RTE # 304 Carmanah, Tamarack, Muir, & Sunwood Pl.

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CARPENTRY

Ph. 250-338-5811 features@comoxvalleyrecord.com Deadlines: Tues & Fri @ noon

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250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

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HELP WANTED

PARTS MANAGER required at Comox Valley RV. Automotive or RV parts experience required. Email resume to danny@comoxvalleyrv.com

Phone 250-668-5885 or send resume to: careers@fchsk.ca

HAPPY

4 USED Remote Control reclining lift chairs. $400-$450 Excellent. cond. Why pay over a $1000 or more for a new one? Feel independent once again! Janette 778 346-3788

GARAGE SALES

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMOX MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE www.familyforce.ca

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COMOX PLANT SALE- 1543 Chilcotin Cres, Fri & Sat, April 17 & 18, 9am-2pm. Dahlias, Tubers, Geraniums, Hostas, Day Lilies, Perennials, Tomatoes & House Plants. COURTENAY - 1819 Mallard Dr. 8am till ? Camping, books, kids, kitchen items, and more. COURTENAY - 2961 Crockett Rd. Sat. 18th Apr. 8:30-noon. Woodworking shop tools for contractors, shops, and hobbyists. 18â&#x20AC;? band saw, full size drill press, lots of routers. COURTENAY. HUGE MULTIFAMILY garage sale. Sat. April 18, 8am-1pm. Household, collectibles, lots of vintage everything, Blue Mountain Pottery, bike, tables, chairs. You name it, must see! 1032 Galloway Crescent. See Craigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list for more details. COURTENAY. MOVING Sale. Saturday, April 18, 8am. 850 Crown Isle Drive. COURTENAY - The glacier View Auxiliary invites you to our garage sale at 1150-26th street on the 1-2-3 may and also 15-16 may - 9am to 2pm. all by donation. Hope to see you there.

CROWN ISLE- 3437 Royal Vista Way, Sat, Apr 18, 8-12noon. Multi-family! Household goods, tools, cabinets, artificial trees, vinyl records, bookcases and lawn chairs. ELDORADO Upholstery Spring Clear Out!! Loads of fabric remnants and yardage, 2 metal bed frame bases with wheels. Also books and general household stuff. Saturday April 18th, 10 AM FANNY BAY 8331 S. Is Hwy. across from Lund Road. Saturday, April 18th, 8am - 3pm. Lotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to see! GARAGE Sale. Sat. Apr. 18th 8-2 pm. 8701 Paulsen Rd. Black Creek. Housewares, tools, building materials, furniture, boating gear, books, cat carrier, freebies. ROYSTON - 4285-87 Island Hwy. S Sat. First driveway on right past Farmer Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stand. Apr. 18. 2-Family Garage Sale 9-3pm. Everything from Art to Tools. UNION BAY Community Hall Spring Craft Fair. Sunday, April 19th, 10-3pm. 40 Crafterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s + â&#x20AC;&#x153;Souperâ&#x20AC;? Lunch. F.M.I. Dave 250-335-2317

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PRE-LOVED CRUISERS, ROAD, MOUNTAIN, KIDS, GEAR, CLOTHING & MORE Want to sell? Bike/gear check-in: Saturday April 18th 3:00-6:00pm or Sunday April 19th 9:00-11:30am. Tag fee of $1 per item with a 15% consignment for the first $1500. Unsold items and payment pick-up from sold items: Sunday April 19th 5:00-6:00pm. Want to buy? Sale from 12:00-3:00pm on Sunday April 19th. MORE INFO: www.2sd71.bc.ca/robbroad/ COURTENAY EAST - 2131 Stirling Place Sat. Apr. 18th, 10 - 2. Garden and Christmas items, dishes, toys, collectable Barbies and more. CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

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48 GALLON AQUARIUM Bow front. Stand, filter, heater, canopy & 9 tropical fish included. $200. 250-286-4631

HOT TUB Excellent running condition. $1000. 250-2878305. Campbell River. 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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SPORTING GOODS ASSORTED FISHING GEAR Down rigger, long range fish finder etc. Call evenings: 250923-8746. Campbell River.

2002 Coleman Santa Fe Tent Trailer. Excellent condition, has a 3 bike roof rack. $3,500.00. Call 250-338-6548 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. ELECTRIC RECLIN/LIFT LaZ-Boy chair. Brown $1000. 250-338-8172

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COME HOME to Cumberland. 3 bdrm bright, better than new heritage style home on crawl. Master has 2 walk in closets. Back lane access to garage & parking. Beautiful landscaping & fish pond with covered deck in private back yard. Quartz kitchen, gas heat & barbeque. All this & more for $298,500. FMI call 250-336-8541 or drive by 3306 9th St.

ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR. It was $12,000 new - used for one year. Asking $1,200. Please call 250-338-8903

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WILLOW POINT 3bdrm 2bath, Backing onto cul-de-sac with ample access. Room for RV/workshop! Recent updates: flooring, roof, siding, windows, garage, gutters, ceiling paint, attic insulated, perim drain, etc. $244,900. 250-8308544. sa_petite@yahoo.com

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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. Immed $650/mth NORTH - EAST CTNY RANCHER 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, fam. rm., ext. storage rm., open parking, partially fenced yrd, laminate flrs, N/S, No pets, Avail May 1 - $950/mth.

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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 and DEN Unique corner suite. Private decks. Central Comox location. Recent renovation. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building in central Comox. Resident social room. Security entry. Very attractive suite. No pets. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. ONE BEDROOM very spacious in a quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Recently renovated. Private patio. Security entry. An attractive suite. No pets. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

GLENSHEE 1800 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM a very bright, spacious and unique suite. Rarely available. Quiet, mature adult building in the centre of Comox. Recently renovated and very attractive. Security entry and elevator. No pets. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

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Sheila Ord took us along to the magical Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar.

Brigitte Park took the Record with her to Poland where she is studying at the Warsaw School of Economics. She is standing in front of Kolumna Zygmunta, a mermaid that legend says protects Warsaw and its residents.

Ellen Stolting sent along this photo of her son Jeff Stolting and grandson Dax Stolting in Banff with the Record on the Banff Gondola.

When it comes to spreading the news, readers of the Comox Valley Record are number one. They enjoy packing a copy of their favourite hometown newspaper with them as they travel the globe to celebrate special occasions, visit friends and family, enjoy a relaxing vacation or see some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many historical and geographical landmarks. Take us along on your next trip and send your photo to sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com. or drop it off at our office.

Pam Watson took time out from seeing the sights at the Beijing Zoo to puruse her favourite hometown newspaper.

Tammy Querin took her mom Lynne Conn on a beautiful Alaska cruise for Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. They made sure to include the Record in their luggage.

The Pilgrims’ Way Walking the 800-kilometre Camino Francais On Maria-Lynn’s “bucket list” since 2008, Marc Paradis and MariaLynn Johnson completed their journey across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago at the end of October 2014. Responding to the curiosity of friends and acquaintances they will be providing a presentation of their adventure at Comox United Church (250 Beach Drive, Comox) on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. The 30-minute picture-and-video presentation will be followed by a Q&A. Others who have walked the Camino are invited to attend and answer questions about their own journey. Everyone is welcome and particularly anyone interested in doing this adventure themselves or vicariously through others. This pilgrimage, subject of the 2010 movie “The Way” starring Mar-

tin Sheen, has been a historical pilgrimage route since the ninth century and reached it zenith during the Middle Ages before the Black Death pandemic of the 14th century curbed enthusiasm for the journey. Even though still used as a pilgrimage route, numbers fell off very dramatically to only 690 pilgrims in 1985. Since then the numbers of pilgrims has been growing again reaching 237,886 pilgrims in 2014. And Canadians feature prominently in the numbers of pilgrims. “In fact, one of the hospitalieres (caretakers) in the Roncesvalles pilgrims’ hostels asked me: ‘Why are there so many Canadian pilgrims, seeing as how there are so many good hiking places in Canada?’” said Paradis. Come and see for yourself! A small donation is requested to cover the cost of the room.

McKenna new Habitat for Humanity ED Patrick McKenna has Island North’s capacbeen announced as the ity to build more houses new executive director for families each year, for Habitat for Humanas well as expansion of ity Vancouver Island our ReStore presence in North, effective May 4. the Comox Valley and in McKenna is a long Campbell River. time resident of the “I am so excited to Comox Valley and be joining Habitat for comes to Habitat with Humanity Vancouver extensive experience in Island North,” said McKenna. leading two major retail “I have always had stores in the Valley. With his extensive Pat McKenna a passion for building business background community. To be able and board experience, to connect that passion we will look forward to growth and with my work life is an exhilarating Habitat for Humanity Vancouver and a rewarding opportunity.”

Volunteers needed for St. Andrew’s Cemetery spring clean The St. Andrew’s Cemetery Spring Cleanup is happening Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring work gloves, a rake, water, a hat and wear some sunscreen and work clothes.

Refreshments will be provided. For more information call 250 334 4431/250-897-8569 or drop by in the office of Saint John the Divine Anglican Church on 579 Fifth St.

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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 5am pm (Sept-May) 10:00

Rev. Maggie Enwright

Saturday Worship 5:00 pm

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LUTHERAN Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave “A place for you: John 14:2

10 am Sunday Worship 250-334-0616

PRESBYTERIAN COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN 725 Aspen Rd., Comox

SERVICES Sunday 10:30am Minister: Rev. Jenn Geddes

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Val 250-338-7727 (office)

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“Knowledge is one of the wondrous gifts of God. It is incumbent upon everyone to acquire it.” Bahá’u’lláh www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041 250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

St. John the Divine

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Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925 SATURDAY

5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY

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Worship Services 10am Sundays Mark R. Isfeld School 1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay

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“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

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Cumberland plant sale Saturday Gardeners and lovers all things growing and green are invited to Cumberland for the annual Spring Plant Sale for the Cumberland Forest this Saturday, April 18. This much anticipated annual event features a variety of trees, shrubs, bedding plants, veggies, bee friendly flowers and more! Local farmers from ASH Berry Farm and Merville Organics have been busy growing beautiful vegetable starts for back yard farmers. Other vendors will feature garden and forest related offerings. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of 3rd and Derwent. Last-minute plant donations are still welcome. Time to separate some ground cover, dig up some rhubarb or herbs or share some other bounty from your bursting yard or garden? Drop it off Friday at 3rd and Derwent and they’ll be added to the sale. All proceeds from the Spring Plant Sale are dedicated to the Cumberland Community Forest Society, a grassroots community organization dedicated to purchasing and protecting forests and riparian areas surrounding the Village of Cumberland. To find out more about their current campaign and upcoming events visit www. cumberlandforest.com

Scotch broom clipping parties Scotch broom, that highly invasive plant with the pretty yellow flowers is about to start blooming. And that means community cuts are being scheduled. Join the Comox Valley chapter of Broombusters to get involved and learn how we can effectively stop broom in its tracks. Community cuts are work parties where volunteers come together to cut broom in a specified area and are a good way to learn proper cutting technique before cutting on your own. It is important to cut the broom right to ground level to keep the stock from re-sprouting. Only very small broom should be pulled. Pulling larger broom can disturb the soil which can stimulate the fallen seeds from previous years to germinate. Community cuts are planned at: Saturday, April 18, 9:30 am - noon –Northeast Woods (walk along service road from the Torrence Road entrance) Saturday April 25, 9:30 am – noon – Point Holmes Park at the corner of Lazo Road and Sand Pines Drive Saturday May 2, 9:30 am – noon – Cumberland cemetery on Minto Road Saturday May 9, 9:30 am – noon – No. 1 Japanese Town in Coal Creek Historic Park, Cumberland. Further community cuts will be advertised on the Broombusters website www.broombusters. org, or contact Bev Agur at bevagur@shaw.ca for more information. Help to make the Comox Valley a broom free area! We have loppers and hand saws – all you need is your enthusiasm and a pair of work/gardening gloves.

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From Left to Right: Diane Roberts (BC Scrap-It Program - Chief operating officer), Linda Webster (Winner of 2015 Nissan LEAF), Graham Clegg (General Manager - Nissan), Dennis Rogoza (BC Scrap-It Program - CEO).

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Surrey resident Linda Webster is now the proud owner of a Nissan LEAF, as the winner of our Plug-In to Win contest. “I’m so excited because I’ve taken an interest in electric cars for some time but never dreamed I would own one,” said Linda, as she clutched the keys outside of Jonker Nissan, in Langley. “I’m going to really enjoy seeing how much I can get out of each charge… I’ll let you know!” With a range of in excess of 120 kilometres on a full charge, Linda figures she will be able to visit friends and family in Vancouver. British Columbia’s SCRAP-IT Program kindly supplied us with the eco-friendly sedan for the contest, which attracted a record-breaking 34,558 entries, the biggest Black Press contest ever. The five-seater car was displayed at the SCRAP-IT booth at the recent Vancouver International Auto Show, where it attracted thousands of admiring looks. SCRAP-IT announced its new S C RAP-IT incentive program in Driveway just before the show. It’s offering a $3,000 rebate for electric car purchasers if they scrap a year 2000 or older vehicle. This is in addition to the newly announced provincial government program. SCRAP-IT Program CEO Dennis Rogoza revealed: “Vehicles model 2000 or older emit up to 60 times more emissions than later models and electric vehicles have even much lower emissions.” Qualifying electric vehicles are listed on the SCRAP-IT.ca website. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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