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The Gladstone Brewing Company will add an outdoor patio to its downtown premises, Courtenay council approved Monday. The brewery opened in the new year near the intersection of Fourth and Cliffe. In other outdoor restaurant news, council approved a David Frisch resolution for staff to report on issues related to sidewalk cafes, and recommendations for allowing downtown cafes. “I think this is something we can move on,” Frisch said, noting downtown revitalization is a council priority.

Fire ants invade neighbourhood

Council received a report about European Fire Ants in the neighbourhood bounded by Second and Third streets, and Duncan and England avenues. Residents have asked the City to consider ways to help manage the insects — an invasive species that can sting people. At a neighbourhood meeting, Dr. Rob Higgins of Thompson Rivers University said eradication is not possible but ongoing management will help reduce the impacts. The City has a capital road project planned for Second Street. Bidding contractors are required to include a management plan to ensure the ants are not spread during work.

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Marjorie Eugene collected more than 60 hand-sewn dolls from residents and volunteers of Abbeyfield House in Courtenay last fall to give to children at Lenanna Preschool in Kenya this year. On Tuesday, Eugene returned to visit the residents to show photos and talk about highlights of her trip - one of many in her years of working with children across the world.

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Recent incidents spark airpark debate into the fence at the south end of the runway upon landing. There were no injuries reported in that incident. Two days later, another plane clipped the roof of the Comox Valley Animal Hospital and crashed in the nearby parking lot, sending pilot Chris Cameron to hospital in Victoria. Ruttkiewicz owns Airspeed High Ultralights at the airpark, and notes the location and placement of the runway in Courtenay “is a jewel.” “It’s incredibly convenient, and for the community as a whole, it brings people far and wide to discover the Valley and for the local aviators, it’s convenient and beautiful at the same time,” he explains. “People love (airparks); they actually go to those airparks because they are close to town. It’s an attractor.” Ruttkiewicz explains Saturday’s incident was “devastating” as he believes he was probably the last person to speak with Cameron prior to the crash. He was flying while

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With two aviation accidents only days apart, concerns are being raised about the safety and location of the half century-year-old Courtenay Airpark. But pilot and flight instructor Andreas Ruttkiewicz says while he understands public concern, aviation has the highest safety record of any transport medium. “The regulations, the training, the constant updating, the maintenance are way and above cars and motorcycles or anything like that we take for granted. There’s accidents every day with motorcycles and snowmobiles and quad runners … where there’s absolutely no regulation.” Last Thursday, a small plane ran

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Members of the regional district sewage commission have yet to reach a decision about retaining the services of a hydrogeologist to study groundwater implications if a sewer pump station is constructed at Beech Street in Area B. At its Tuesday meeting, the commission approved Comox director Ken Grant’s motion to defer the matter to its next meeting June 23. Area B director Rod Nichol feels it’s wise to defer until another study regarding the contentious issue of the proposed station is completed. Details about the study were not available because the matter was discussed in-camera. The members approved a motion from commission chair/Courtenay director Manno Theos to permit the Comox No. 2 pump station advisory committee to attend the in-camera portion of Tuesday’s meeting. “I do feel if there’s questions of clarification, having members at the initial portion would be valuable,” Theos said. “They’ll be there for clarity.” The Croteau Beach-Hawkins Greenway neighbourhood is unhappy about the proposed station that is estimated to cost $10,700,500. A key concern is how a new pump station would impact ground water in the area. A study had recommended constructing the station on Beech Street, and installing a new

inland forcemain alignment from the station to the Comox Valley water pollution control centre (CVWPCC). It would bypass Willemar Bluff near Goose Spit. The CVRD purchased the Beech Street property last year. The Courtenay pump station has reached capacity, which necessitates the No. 2 station. Besides Beech Street, a study identified other possible locations at MacDonald Wood, Filberg and Baybrook parks, and a property near Comox Town Hall. However, the CVRD board in February voted to exclude Mack Laing, MacDonald Wood, Baybrook (Stubbs property) and Filberg parks as potential sites. The advisory committee, which includes the public and technical people, has identified five alternate sites: Beech Street, two private properties, a provincial property and the Courtenay pump station that is operated by the CVRD. The latter would see an upgrade of the Courtenay and Jane Place pump stations along with the forcemain replacement from the Courtenay pump station to CVWPCC along a new inland route, district CAO Deb Oakman says in a letter. The upgraded stations would have the capacity to pump all the way to the treatment plant without the need for the No. 2 station. Wastewater from Courtenay and Comox is transmitted to the CVWPCC through a large diameter forcemain that follows the shoreline from the Courtenay River estuary to Goose Spit, and along Willemar Bluff. In 2002, the CVRD discovered beach erosion along the bluff had exposed significant portions of the forcemain.

SD71 and SD69 sign park use permit School District 71 and School District 69 (Qualicum) have negotiated a new 10-year park use permit to continue operating an outdoor education centre in Tribune Bay Provincial Park. The school districts also acknowledge the local First Nations, whose traditional lands the centre is situated on. The agreement paves the way for the partner school districts to continue to work with the Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Society, which maintains the centre, and creates and operates programs. It expands the centre’s mandate from introductory grass roots outdoor living experiences

for elementary and secondary students, to certification and credit academies for secondary students, and to adult, family and senior group programming from every sector. The significant achievement of adding adult, senior and family programs to the centre’s repertoire will bring a new and enriched revenue stream to the centre. This will result in capital assets improving the development of a dedicated and year-round staff team, and program offerings that broaden and deepen the outdoor experience. To become a Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Centre Society member email the chairperson, Rob Moore, at rmoore2@shaw.ca

Airpark: Mayor says complaints are nothing new Continued from Page 3 Courtenay Mayor Larry Jangula acknowledges concerns for the airpark, but adds council has not yet come around to any discussions about long-term use of the space. “There certainly have been over the past number of years discussions about the airpark, about the location, about whether it should be moved out to the country into a more ruraltype area,” he says. “I know there’s been complaints about noise, I know there’s been complaints about people walking and aircrafts flying over top. It’s certainly something that’s been mentioned before - it’s not new.” While he knows there have been some incidents at the airpark over the years, he explains the flip side to having the park in Courtenay is that it is good for the local economy. He also understands aviation as a whole is safer than other transportation. “It’s shown by fact, that aircraft are much safer than vehicles are, so, it’s a tough call. It’s something in light of what happened we will

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Charlene Gray, executive co-ordinator for Comox Valley Children’s Day Care Society, received the Kay Britton Mentorship Award at the 44th annual Conference for Early Childhood Educators of BC, held in Richmond. This provincial award recognizes leaders in the field who inspire and guide other early childhood educators in their professional development. Gray is an active and highly regarded member of many local committees, which include: • Early years inter-agency committee • Comox Valley early years leadership table • Early years steering commit-

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Courtenay nurse heading to Nepal counsellor.” MacDonell is also certified for operating room duties, but she expects most of her assignments will be on the spot, as opposed to a formal ■ Terry Farrell OR. terry.farrell “Most of the experience @comoxvalleyrecord.com will be primary care – I’m expecting a lot of fractures, Jenny MacDonell knows all about blunt force injuries, and of helping the wounded and sick. She’s course at this stage there made a career out of it. will be a lot of gastro-intesSo when the opportunity arose to tinal issues from the lack go to Nepal as part of an earthquake of accessibility to clean relief team, the registered nurse from water.” Courtenay did not give it a second MacDonell will have thought. some familiar company on MacDonell “I have always wanted to do somethe trip. Jan thing like this, using my Neuspiel, an skills and abilities in the Island Alpine guide from The response far reaches of the world,” who has from across Canada Cumberland she said. spent a lot of time in MacDonell will be a from other medical Nepal (he speaks fluent member of the second professionals has Nepali) is also a memCanadian Medical Assis- been overwhelming to ber of the CMAT crew tance Teams crew to that leaves for Nepal on head to the devastated the organization. Friday. country, to help out in Jenny MacDonell Another Comox Valany way she can. ley resident, paramed“The first team that ic Jason Stevens, will went was 16 people; paramedics, RNs, finish his tour of duty this week. He practitioners, doctors,” she said. “This went to Nepal May 1, with the first second team that is going will relieve CMAT crew. that first team and there is a higher MacDonell said he was her inspiravolume of RNs this time around. There tion to sign up for the team. are three doctors and a mental health “He definitely inspired me,” said

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RCMP REPORT On May 8 police received a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence on the 2400 block of Tiger Moth Place in Comox. The vehicle was located shortly after on the Comox Lake Road near Cumberland. The truck suffered extreme damage from what appeared to be a blunt object. This file remains under investigation.

TO THE EDITOR: on May 10. The boaters related that two males were seen to be shooting a shotgun out towards the lake and the pellets were falling all around them.

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During the early evening hours of May 8 police entered into an investigation of a cyclist hit and run on Island Hwy. South near Hastings Road. The cyclist stated that he was southbound when a blue pickup hit him with what he believes was a mirror. The cyclist was taken to St. Joseph’s and suffered only minor bruising as a result of the collision.

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The Comox Valley RCMP traffic section stepped up the provincial traffic enforcement initiatives last week. Cst. Owen Laforest said “that in two hours they wrote 25 tickets for infractions of cell phone use and seatbelt non-usage.” Now that summer is here the motoring public can expect more impromptu traffic stops. Inspector Tim Walton said, “It’s not like we are hiding, we are telling the Comox Valley citizens that we are going out looking for violators almost to the point where we are giving the exact intersection we will be working at.”

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Company celebrates 25 years in Courtenay Modern Windows is a company with a great success story to tell. When you look at all of the changes that have happened in the past 25 years, you could say that Modern has lived up to its name. The Courtenay location celebrated its 25th year in the Comox Valley this year, and still supplies customers with windows and building products with the latest styles and technologies. Dave Eliason, who manages the Courtenay location, has lived in the Comox Valley most of his life. He met company

owner Dan Agius in Duradek and patio college, and maincovers, to gutters, tained contact as famgarage doors and ily friends through the vinyl siding. years. "Modern is litWhen Agius was erally part of the looking to expand the community we Modern business to live in, and we’ve Courtenay in 1990, grown right along Eliason started workwith it," says Eliaing for the compason. "A lot has hapdave eliason ny in sales, initially pened in 25 years, shipping orders from and when we stop the basement of his to think of all home. Much has happened since the different renovation projthat time, with new locations, ects and in some cases entire more employees and an expand- neighbourhoods that include ed product line that includes our products, it’s really pretty everything from patio railings, amazing.”

Local buyers dominate market In a review of sales and the Maritimes files since the begin- (nine per cent). The ning of the year, RE/ strength of the AmerMAX Ocean Pacific ican dollar may have Realty managing bro- influenced the six per ker Marty Douglas cent of buyers from made an interesting the U.S. observation about Out-of-town buyers B.C.'s neighbouring came here to retire province. (33 per cent), some “Despite concerns buying smaller homes about the future price (18 per cent), some of oil, Alberta contin- larger (15 per cent). ues to provide one in First time buyers (12 five of per cent) our outequalled of-town t h o s e buyers.” who came Sellers More here for t h a n should also know employ20 per how out-of-town m e n t cent of while only 400-plus buyers find their nine per b u y e r s Realtor. cent were surveyed purchasmarty douglas ing a vacaresponded to a tion or series of questions investment home. about their origin, Why the Comox purpose and moti- Valley? vation, in the case “No surprise here,” of out-of-town buy- said Douglas. “Lifeers, for selecting the style (40 per cent) folComox Valley. lowed by family ties “Sixty per cent of all (19 per cent).” buyers were already Other important resident in the Comox motivations were Valley. Their purpose work and affordabiliin buying was primar- ty (11 per cent each) ily to downsize (28 per and military relocacent) reflecting the tion (eight per cent), empty-nesting baby while YQQ continues boomer,” said Doug- to be a factor in the las. decision-making proFirst-time buyers cess of four per cent of followed at 26 per buyers. cent, then upsizing “Sellers should and investment with also know how out-of19 per cent each, fol- town buyers find their lowed by retirement Realtor,” said Dougat six per cent. las. “It’s not through Out-of-town buy- print advertising.” ers are firstly from Friends and famithe rest of Vancouver ly referred four out Island (26 per cent), of 10 buyers to RE/ then Alberta and the MAX, followed by For Lower Mainland (20 Sale signs, websites, per cent each), fol- office locations, Reallowed by Ontario and tor referrals and open Quebec (14 per cent) houses.

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are still used for storage. The company offers supply only, or supply and install options for Energy Star vinyl and aluminum frame windows, through its locations in Courtenay, Powell River, the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver. “We’ve built a company that values community, and it’s rewarding to be creating local jobs with a locally made product. “We know we’re doing something right, because our customers keep coming back.” For more information about Modern Windows, visit www. modern.ca

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Celebrated in Cumberland since 1919, Empire Days are held on the Victoria Day long weekend in May to celebrate the crowning of the May queen. Dunsmuir Avenue Road closures on May 16 and May 18, 2015.

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May 16, 2015 ■ Village Market Day from 10.m. to 4 p.m. hosted by Elevate the Arts. Dunsmuir Avenue from Fourth Street to First Street will be closed from 7 am to 6 pm. ■ Pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. at the Legion ■ Soap box derby at 9 a.m. at First Street ■ Table Tennis Tournament; register at Cumberland Recreation ■ Highland Dance Competition, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Village Park ■ Westies Dog Parade, 12:30 p.m. at Village Park ■ Beer Garden, noon to 6 p.m. at Village Park ■ Washoe Tournament, 12:30 p.m. at Village Park

■ Golf Hole in one, 1:30 p.m. at Village Park ■ CV Kickers Rugby Game at 4:30 p.m. at Village Park

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May 17, 2015 ■ Legends of the MaypoLe, 1 to 2 p.m. at Village Park ■ Beer Garden, noon to 5 p.m. at Village Park ■ Old Timers Soccer Game, 2 p.m. at Village Park

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May 18, 2015 ■ Cumberland Thunderballs at 9:30 a.m. on Dunsmuir Avenue between First and Second Streets. A fundraiser for Cumberland Community School’s Skatepark Committee.

Find out more. ■ Empire Day Parade at 10 am along Dunsmuir Avenue to Village Park. Parade entry forms are available for pick up from Cumberland Recreation. ■ Crowning of the May Queen at 10:30 a.m. at Village Park ■ May Pole Dance at 11 a.m. at Village Park ■ Comox Valley Pregnancy Care Centre’s Lake Run, Fun Run or Walk at 12 noon. Registration starts at 11 am at Village Park. The route takes participants to Lake Park along Derwent Avenue and Comox Lake Road. Find more information and how to register. No road closures for this event, but please use caution on the roads.

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Nothing embodies the spirit of Cumberland more than the annual Empire Days celebrations, when the community comes together to honour their heritage. Fittingly, Cumberland Mayor Leslie Baird has played a key role in that annual celebration, which marks its 127th year this year. She has been an active member of the Cumberland Empire Events Society for 23 years, but her involvement began much earlier. “I danced the maypole when I was in school,” she recalls. “My sister Maxine Anderson was a May Queen and my sister-in-law Louise Ellis was a May Queen also. My family has been part of it for many, many years.” Empire Days is one of several Cumberland events Baird has lent her talents to. Born and raised in Cumberland, Baird is an active member of the Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial and a long-serving member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #28. And when it comes to grass roots politicians, there might not be any who can compare with Baird, who won her mayoral seat by acclamation in both her first and second term. She and her husband of 47 years John live in a house that dates back to the early days of the village. “We actually live in the Baird House. It was built for the

Bairds in the 1800s and has gone from one son to the next. (Local historian) Judy Hagen thinks we’re the only family in the Comox Valley that still retains their original house.” And proudly displayed on a wall in their Maryport Avenue landmark is a framed land sale purchase deed for the property signed by none other than Robert Dunsmuir, the coal baron who founded the village in the late 1800s. (The picture on today’s front page shows Baird holding the deed.) “Apparently he didn’t sign many documents,” Baird notes. Baird’s interest in politics is definitely a family affair. “My father-in-law Doug Baird was an alderman, my brother-in-law Sandy Baird was an alderman. It was a natural lead-in. My only decision was whether to go into union work (she spent 18 years with Comox Valley Home Support and had been asked to sit on the United Food and Commercial Workers executive) or get involved in politics. I knew if I went to the union I’d be away from home, so I decided to go into politics and stay home and in my community.” Baird says Cumberlanders are fiercely proud of their community and their strong worth ethic has produced “some very, very successful people” – two-time Olympic runner Terry Tobacco being one of them. Baird has been successfully battling cancer for the past six years, and is happy to take her doctor’s advice to keep on doing the things she loves doing. And that’s good news – for both her and her beloved community.

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ing-ring. Ring-ring. Reception desk in Hades: Hello? This is Hell, how can’t I help you? Caller: I was wondering what day and time you are hosting the snowball fight? Hades: Huh? Come again? Caller: Well, the New Democratic Party just won an election in Alberta, so surely it’s freezing down there. After 44 years of Progressive Conservative governments led by the likes of Peter Lougheed, Don Getty and Ralph Klein, the NDP won a majority in the Wild Rose province last week. NDP leaders in Ottawa and Victoria were almost giddy, trying to talk about how this result could help their causes. Could this Alberta result have an effect on what plays out in B.C. politics? That’s difficult to determine right now. A provincial election is more than two years away — a lot of good and bad can happen for the NDP in that time. Smug comments like the one from provincial Energy Minister Bill Bennett, as reported by Black Press, won’t help the B.C. Liberals’ cause. “It took 44 years to elect an NDP government in Alberta,” said Bennett. “We’ve got 30 years left.” It makes more sense that the federal NDP would see some benefit, some push, from the result in Alberta — the federal election is only months away. It’s important to note policies — and membership expectations — of the Alberta NDP and the B.C. NDP differ in many ways. The Alberta NDP isn’t about to turn Fort McMurray into a ghost town, although early comments from premier-elect Rachel Notley about increasing corporate taxes during a time of layoffs in the oil patch will not be welcome in that industry. And the Alberta NDP is on the record in favour of the TransMountain pipeline twinning plan from Alberta to Burnaby. We’re not sure where B.C. NDP Leader John Horgan and his party stand on this issue, but we hear loud opposition from many on his side of the political spectrum. Premier Christy Clark had a strained relationship with a recent Progressive Conservative premier from Alberta. Perhaps, oddly, she will find a better working relationship with the new NDP premier. — Black Press

■ Katie Maximick BORN AND RAISED

I like to think that I’m a rather progressive person, one who seeks out reform where it’s needed and believes in moving forward when it comes to our society. The weird thing about that is I’ve never been a huge fan of change when it comes to the Comox Valley. Call me protective, pigheaded or nostalgic, but I don’t like it when old buildings get torn down and replaced with modern condos, or when forests I used to run through as a child are bulldozed for residential zoning. Remember when there was an actual separation between Courtenay and Comox? I do, and now it’s hard to tell where the town ends and the city begins. When I left to go to university, I used to have mixed emotions about how many new buildings and residential areas would pop up every time I came home to visit. Sometimes I would be mad about it, sometimes I’d be glad to see something we needed finally come to town. I always felt torn – happy to see the Valley grow, but sad to see it change.

I love our fun little pubs and quiet sidewalks, our burgers from George’s Food Bar and river swims in summer. I like the small-town feel that comes with everyone saying hello when you walk by, or opening a door for you when your arms are full of groceries. A part of me is afraid that if this place gets too big, that’s all going to go away. Another part knows that despite the amount of growth the Comox Valley has seen since I was born here, those things that have always made this place great won’t change much with the population. That’s mostly because I’ve found that those who have moved here tend to already have, or adopt, our small-town friendliness and appreciation. They already say hello on the streets and help with doors, whether they came from Vancouver or Toronto, because they love this place and the kind of character that makes it what it is – that’s why they moved here, and they don’t want to see it torn down and turned into a metropolis either. So maybe we’ll all be okay after all… just as long as we get the good old Lorne back in Comox, or is that a discussion for next time?

Katie Maximick is a freelance writer for the Comox Valley Record

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Slowly but surely the place was booming, practically bursting out of its seams, and where there only used to be a handful of grocery stores, there were now what seemed like 100, supplied with all the food needed to fill the stomachs of the Valley’s growing population. It made sense, of course, but did I like seeing familiar forests change into super centres and fast food restaurants? No. The funny part is that I know how completely irrational this thought process is; that obviously as a centre grows in population, these things have to happen – it’s civilization, right? That’s how we evolve. It also says something for the Valley. People want to live here because people love it here, and why wouldn’t they? Some come here for holidays and decide right then and there that they’re going to live here. It’s a compliment, one we should be proud of and say, “I know, right? This place is amazing.” But there’s this stubborn little voice in my head sometimes that doesn’t want swarms of people to move here and make it eventually turn into a big city. I did my time in Vancouver and I loved it there for what it was, but I left it for smaller centres because of what makes those smaller towns so great.

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ART: Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox presents: “KEEPING IT LIVING: ART FOR THE ESTUARY NOW, THEN & FUTURE - A SHOW & SALE” From May 12–31. Open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 – 4 p.m. Closed Monday. Free admission. Located at 1729 Comox Ave. FMI and to see a virtual gallery of the current show go to pearlellisgallery.com ALEX WALTON: The World According to Alex Walton opens Saturday, May 16 at Studio B Gallery in Cumberland (2704 Dunsmuir Ave.) Opening reception 7-11 p.m. May 16. TRULY HUMAN - Wayne Mackenzie, Designer Goldsmith presents “Truly Human” by Ina-Griet Raatz-von Hirschhausen, Opens Friday, May 22. Artist in attendance 1 – 5 p.m. This international treasure charmingly points out human characteristics in a very surprising way combining casual West Coast style, European flair with universal humour. Free admission. #105, 1995 Cliffe Ave.

THEATRE: Threads of change — Theatreworks presents ‘Threads of Change’ at the Old Church Theatre for three shows only, Friday, May 15 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 16, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Laughing Oyster Bookstore in Courtenay or Red Carpet Consignment Boutique in Comox. Adults are $20 and students or seniors are $15. For more information, contact 250792-2031

Calendar: Friday, May 15 ADDICTIONS WORKSHOP Comox Valley Mental Health and Substance Use will be offering a full day education workshop for those who are affected by someone in their life who has an addiction. 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Public Health Cedar Room

located at 961 England Ave. The group is open to anyone, but if the group is nearing capacity, preference will be given to family members, with others placed on a waitlist for the next available group. Registration is required. Call 250-331-8524 to register, or for more information. SENIORS DANCE - Evergreen Club’s Friday night dance at the Florence Filberg Centre features Crosstown Express. This dance will have bar service. Dancing is from 7:30-10:30 p.m. including a 9 p.m. for coffee and cookie break. $7 members, $9 nonmembers at the door. FMI call the Filberg Office at 250-3381000. HARPDOG BROWN - The Harpdog Brown Duo with guitarist Jordan Edmonds hits the stage at Studio Live on Friday, May 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door or $20 in advance available at Blue Heron Books, Comox, Bop City Records, Courtenay and Rider’s Pizza, Cumberland.

Saturday, May 16 DRAW FOR MEAT Cumberland Legion meat draw every Saturday 3-5:30 p.m. UNKNOWN SOLDIERS - This band has musical prowess, they strive to captivate and transcend time and place. The Unknown Soldiers play the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland. $15 advance tickets available at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel, by phone 250-336-8322 or online at CumberlandVillageWorks.com Stephen Harper the Musical: James Gordon’s fulllength musical play, “Stephen Harper: The Musical,” returns to the Comox Valley, May 16, refreshed and ready to deliver a stern – but funny – reprimand. Cumberland United Church. 7:30 p.m. Tickets available online at gigtix.ca, or at Bop City Records, Cumberland Village Bakery and Church St. Bakery. RANGERS AT THE MEX - The Mex Pub is proud to present The Rangers tonight. This band always brings out the best rock and roll for a night of dancing that is sure to make you feel good! Come out early and enjoy some of the best pub food and cold beer in the Valley. Fun staff and a spacious dance floor for all your fancy footwork!! See you there!

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What will happen to St. Joe’s staff when new hospital opens?

Dear editor, If you think the workers who look after you at St. Joseph’s will be looking after you at the new hospital you may be mistaken. We think it is time that the community was made aware that the workers at St. Joseph’s hospital have no guaranteed work at the new Comox hospital when it opens. Many in the community have assumed that we will just all move over to the new hospital and St. Joseph’s staff have had to explain as best they can to patients and visitors that this is not the case. So far no one from Island Health has entered into any serious discussion with the St. Joseph’s staff and their representatives regarding staffing the new hospital and what the future holds for those of us currently employed at St. Joseph’s. Over a year ago the trades and maintenance and housekeeping workers were told that their work would be privatized at the new hospital and they would not have jobs. They were also told that they would be assisted. So far the only assistance has been the recent advice to the trades and maintenance workers that they should “market themselves.” The time to discuss a plan is now. Island Health needs to tell us how the work will be organized in the new hospital and how many workers with what qualifications will be required. The mushroom method of keeping us in the dark and feeding us the type of nutrients used in mushroom cultivation is not conducive to good health care, now or in the future. Anyone concerned about the wel-

fare of the workers and patients at St. Joseph’s and the working conditions at St. Joseph’s now and staffing of the new hospital in the future is invited to contact Island Health to express those concerns. Maybe that will help to get things moving. If you have an opinion about contracting out of food services, you might want to mention that as well. The Island Health website lists the following contact information: phone 250-370-8699 toll free - 1-877-3708699. Email: info@viha.ca. Barb Biley Chair, Comox local, Hospital Employees’ Union

the more expensive model while the private clinic investors laugh all the way to the bank. Contracting out to private, for-profit surgical clinics will not reduce health care costs. It’s that profit thing. Innovation and reforms within not for-profit public systems have been shown to increase capacity and reduce wait times, while providing comprehensive services. We must encourage VIHA to invest in these progressive changes. We must not support Island Health’s plan to contract out up to 55,000 surgeries to for-profit clinics. Penny Hacking Courtenay

Contracting out day surgeries Swap Meet organizers send out will not reduce health-care costs Dear editor, a thanks to all their sponsors

How could private surgical centres provide surgical procedures of equal value for the same price as a not for-profit public hospitals and remain for profit? By screening out all high risk, complex patients, by limiting the range of surgical procedures to those that are bog standard day procedures and by running a full slate during posted hours they remain cost effective. Any complications or follow-up care does not fall to them. Where does that leave the hospitals? They get the standard day procedures that private clinics refuse thus assuming the risks and added costs that come with complex care and compromised patients as well as that of providing emergency care and care following complications when they arise post operatively in either system. The province’s publicly-funded health-care scheme will appear to be

Dear editor, The Comox Valley Classic Cruisers, along with our partners, Valley Vintage Wheels and North Island Cruisers, would like to send a big “thank you” to our sponsors, for their help with the very successful Swap Meet held May 3. Thanks go out to Comox Valley Dodge, Canadian Tire and Woofy’s. With the support of these local, community-minded businesses, the Swap Meet had more than 1,100 paid admissions. This year’s Show and Shine raised a record amount for the Comox Valley Food Bank. All monies raised in the Swap Meet are given back to the community, and could not be done without the help of our sponsors, and all the great volunteers. Thank you for supporting local business. Bill Fisher, president Comox Valley Classic Cruisers

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Comox’s 96-year-old wonder Another rest, then onto the nautilus section for some work on his pecs. One hundred and fifty pounds on one machine; 130 ■ Terry Farrell on another. terry.farrell An hour or so passes, and he’s on his way out the @comoxvalleyrecord.com door, a sweat barely broken. To say George Bieber is an incredibly fit 96-year-old “I think I will head downtown for a while today,” he man does him an injustice. says, then climbs into his Hyundai and drives away. Yes, George Bieber is an incredibly fit man, period. he also has a valid driver’s license. Most 30-year-olds can’t do what he does, at least In short, George Bieber is living the life the likes of three times a week, at the Comox Community Centre. which most people only dream. It’s the ultimate healthy It starts with a 20-minute bike ride. Then he hits the retirement, and it’s been going on for 31 years. weights – and this is what sets him apart from most “I guess I’m pretty lucky,” he says with a shrug. “I’ll men. tell ya, if I felt any better, I wouldn’t be able to stand it!” His usual routine consists of some time British Columbia Recreation and Parks spent doing a series of chest press reps. Association registered trainer Jill Nelvideo-online son has walked through Bieber’s program He usually starts at 125 pounds; 30 reps. He rests, then adds 30 pounds and does with him and says that while some of his another 30 reps. exercises are unique, he’s doing everything Another rest, another 20 pounds, 30 reps. right, in regards to not over-exerting himThen he adds yet another 30 pounds and self. does 20-30 reps. “He showed me everything that he does,” said NelThat’s 205 pounds, so he says. He claims the bar is son, who is also a third age (seniors) registered trainer. only 15 pounds. His coach says it’s a 45-pound bar, but “With the weights, he doesn’t go through the whole who’s going to argue with George? range of motion, but he does it ‘his way’. The chest

presses for example… he just does his little chest presses without bending his arms too far. That’s ‘his way.’ But the way he did it was fine by me. “He can even do hanging chin-ups, which are very difficult to do. And you can’t cheat on those. You can either do them or you can’t and he can, which is amazing.” Bieber knows his bench presses aren’t the orthodox method, but he doesn’t care. “I’ve had guys tell me I am not going all the way down and I tell them ‘well, you try it my way’ and they all just walk away,” he said with a laugh. “He’s been doing it that way for years. Who am I to tell him to change it now?” said Nelson. “His body is used to it, he’s happy, he’s healthy and he is an incredible example of someone who is remaining fit. He’s amazing. It’s all based on one thing - his attitude. He is a happy, healthy, friendly guy.” Fitness has always been a part of George’s life. He’s a born and raised farm boy from Saskatchewan. “Grew up on a dairy farm, so it was milk the cows, stacking bales of hay, chores every day – kept me honest. And of course I walked two miles to school every day, naturally, uphill both ways,” he adds, laughing again. “But I’ve belonged to a gym since my early 20s I guess.”

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96-year-old George Bieber went through his regular fitness routine recently for the Comox Valley Record. It involved four sets of chest press reps (photo to the left), followed by reps on two separate nautilus machines (see photo opposite page). He starts his routine for the day with a 20-minute bike ride. In 1999, at the age of 80, George won the Canada Day 5th Street Mile (handicap timed). He won a pair of Extreme Runners shoes for his efforts, which he still wears to this day. He had to stop running at age 86 because he broke his neck in five places.

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Familiar story

George’s story is not that different from most men of his generation. He did his chores, went to school, and when the war came, he enlisted. “I wanted to be a pilot but my eyesight wasn’t good enough, so I went into aero-engine mechanics. I thought it would be easy because I’m not that bright – dumber than straw, to be truthful,” he said. “But that was a tough trade. A lot tougher than I thought it would be.” George eventually joined the Air Force and was stationed in Britain. That’s when he really took to running. “My mates used to go to the mess for what they would call a liquid lunch, but I was never much of a drinker. So I would grab an apple and go running.”

5th Street Mile winner at 80

Running was a big part of his life, for a long time. When George first moved to the Comox Valley, in 1997, at the age of 78, he was still running. And he was fast. He’s in the record book for the 5th Street Mile, Courtenay’s annual Canada Day race. He won it in 1999. “I remember the race announcer called me after the race and said ‘congratulations! You won the race.’ recalled Bieber. “I said ‘now just a minute. I wasn’t the fastest. Other people passed me.’ But he said when the age handicap was calculated, I was the overall winner. “I won a pair of really good runners from Extreme Runners. They are so good, I still have them. They are the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn. And by the way, here they are,” he said, pointing to the runners he wore to the gym the day of the interview.

Broken neck at 86

The last time Bieber ran the 5th Street Mile was in 2005, at the age of 86. So why did he stop? “In December of that year, I was in the gym and fell on my neck and broke my neck in five places,” he said. He was in Victoria hospital for a month, then in a medical bed in his home until June of the following year. He has the holes in his forehead from the halo as a lasting reminder. “My doctor told me I could have either been a quadriplegic or I could have been dead,” said Bieber. “It’s all healed up now except for one bone. But they said I can’t run or jog anymore.” So he took to the bike for his cardio. He’s been doing the bike, the weights and the nautilus machines ever since. He performed his entire chest press routine for the Record the day of the interview. The video of his final series of reps, can be seen at bit.ly/1cKQ48C He ends the video by saying: “You mean to tell me this is something extra-ordinary?” Indeed it is, George Bieber.

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■ Paul Horgen, author of the children’s book Tales of Kona the Guide Dog and board chair of the Comox Valley Project Watershed Society, presents Project Watershed’s estuary co-ordinator, Jennifer Sutherst, with a cheque for $500, from proceeds of book sales.

■ At left, Courtenay councillor Bob Wells and his wife deservedly won the best male and best female costume awards at the Courtenay and District Fish & Game Protective Association annual banquet fundraiser. At right, Linda Orr, Mikyoung Jung and Dan Orr sport pirate costumes for the event.

■ Blackfin Pub owners Edd and Lisa Moyes, centre, raised $2,000 at the second annual Toast to Wines event in support of bursaries for Professional Cook (culinary arts), and Tourism and Hospitality Management program students attending NIC.

■ Jana and Kurt Letain of Courtenay Chevron present Joanne Schroeder of the Comox Valley Child Development Association with a cheque for $1,000. The Letains’ donation was matched by Chevron Canada.

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Lobster boil fundraiser planned to sponsor Syrian refugee family Come out to a lobster boil on June 6 and help save the lives of a young Syrian refugee couple and their two toddlers who are fleeing their homeland. For just $50 per ticket, you will be treated to a full buffet prepared by chef Matt MacDonald, including clam chowder, a whole lobster, and a spread of hot and cold dishes, finishing off with fresh strawberry shortcake. Fiddlejam, Richard Caissie, and the band Flying Debris will provide the

entertainment. Salish Sea Foods has donated an oyster bar, plus there will be a cash bar and silent auction. The idea was the brainchild of the Comox Valley Refugee Support Committee. Funds are needed to sponsor the Syrian family to come to Canada from Algeria, where they have managed to flee. The young family’s plight was first documented in the Comox Valley Record in November of 2014 (bit.ly/1zh3VgQ).

Valley resident Darren Mulgrew befriended the young Syrian family, as he worked in the oilfields of Syria with the father of this family before ISIS invaded. The CV Refugee Committee, a constituent group under the auspices of Settlement Agreement Holder, the Diocese of Vancouver, has been approved to sponsor this family through Canada Immigration and Citizenship (CIC). The CV Refugee Support Committee has committed to raise at least $40,000

in order to fully support this young family for a minimum of one year. To date, almost half of the needed funds have been raised locally through charitable donations and fundraising. Tickets to the June 6 lobster boil at Christ the King Church (1599 Tunner Drive in Courtenay) are $50 each and are now available at the church office, as well as at the Laughing Oyster Bookstore on Fifth St. in Courtenay, and Red Carpet Consignment in Comox.

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Shellfish Festival workshops cover wide variety of aquaculture topics In 2014 the government proclaimed June as BC Seafood Month; no better month to do so thanks to June also being the month of the ninth annual BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival, June 12-21, which organizers note has become the largest of its kind in British Columbia. New for 2015, the BC Seafood Expo and Workshop Series (June 13-14) boasts sessions from 30-plus leaders in the fields of aquaculture research and development, companies and government representatives working in seafood export

and trade, as well as innovation and knowledge mobilization institutions. Topics include: • Exploring the business of closed-containment aquaculture • Feeding the world vs. fisheries • Cross-border trade and distribution • Adapting to ocean acidification • Wild fisheries trends, challenges and opportunities • European trade policies The speakers list is impressive, with executive directors, PhDs, scientists,

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Allergy triggers, or allergens, vary depending on the time of year. In late summer and early fall, weed pollen (especially from ragweed) and fungal spores are the main culprits. In the early spring, tree pollen is the usual cause, and in late spring and summer it’s grass pollen that’s the problem. As well, the specific allergens in the environment will vary with the geographical area. So if you’re an allergy sufferer, how can you enjoy the outdoors without experiencing unpleasant symptoms? Here are a few tips: • Keep windows closed so pollens can’t drift in. Air conditioning will keep you more comfortable in hot, humid weather. But don’t forget that air conditioners also create the best conditions (damp and dark) for moulds to grow in your home. Do some spring cleaning, and do it regularly. • If possible, stay inside when pollen counts are high (watch for these in weather reports) and on windy days when pollen and spores can get blown around. Avoid being outdoors in the early morning hours

(between 5 am and 10 am), when pollen counts are usually highest. • If you’ve been outside all day, remove all your clothing and put it aside to be laundered, and take a shower after coming home. This will prevent you from taking all that pollen to bed with you. • Don’t hang your laundry outside to dry – it can trap pollen and mould, bringing them inside. Use your dryer instead. If these measures don’t work, talk to your health care provider about what you can do if you’re suffering from allergies. There are eye drops, nasal sprays, oral antihistamines and anti-allergy medications, sinus rinses, and even allergy shots that can be helpful in treating your specific allergy. Many treatments are available without a prescription, but others will need a prescription from your doctor. If you have asthma and have seasonal allergies, monitor your asthma closely and follow the action plan your doctor gives you. Consult our Live Well Pharmacists on how to manage your allergies.

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add new skills, learn about new tools and help manage their business. The classes may also be helpful for a person considering a career in the dog grooming industry. The main floor of the hall is open to the public from about 9 to 5 Sat and Sun for shopping and viewing of competitions, for $18 per day at the door. Seminars are by reservation only. Please note: No dogs are allowed on the premise that are not part of the show. Also, viewers must be quiet on the main floor during the competition to not disturb the groomers or their dogs. For more information, call Adams New Edge 250-338-4670 Mon to Fri 10am-5pm

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Care can cause conflict within families ■ Wendy Johnstone SANDWICH GENERATION

Money, money

Spending too much of the inheritance, spending too little, not enough in the bank to cover the costs of caring – money can be a big stress for families. Families can be faced with very tough caregiving decisions when it comes to how money is spent or if they need to spend some of their own savings to top up mom or dad’s income.

When the bottom falls out

When a health care crisis happens, decisions often have to be made in a very short period of time. Sometimes not all family members are consulted. Emotions can run high and can lead to “old hurts”. Opinions can differ on a family member’s abilities and what should be done about it. You may be convinced that your dad is no longer capable of managing finances, while your brothers disagrees and feels strongly about continued independence. Dad, who has mild cognitive impairment, wants to remain as in-

Childhood rivalries

Mature adults often find that they’re back in the sandbox when their family gets together. This tendency can grow even more pronounced under the strain of caregiving.

Feeling “sandwiched” in life

Many caregivers can’t believe just how many directions they are pulled in – caring for their loved one, parenting and supporting children, honouring one’s spouse, keeping up at work, and trying to navigate the gamut of health care providers and changes with our aging loved ones. Add the imbalance of caregiving duties and you’ve got the perfect Petri dish for family conflict.

Long-distance caring

Long-distance caregivers often feel left out of decisions or get information second hand. Sometimes caring from afar creates tension – long-distance caregivers aren’t able to help more, or they make suggestions that put a sibling locally in a defensive position. Next column, we will talk about some strategies on how to minimize family conflict.

Wachiay offering new aboriginal early childhood programs The Wachiay Friendship Centre located at 1625 McPhee Ave. provides more than 50 programs and services for the urban aboriginal population in the Comox Valley. Wachiay is an inclusive organization and many of its programs and services are open to everyone. Wachiay has recently received funding from the Ministry of Children and Family Development to present the Circle of Support. The Circle of Support comprises two programs: Hummingbirds and Story Box. Program components consist of spir-

itual, cultural and educational themes for parents and children up to six years of age. These new programs promote access to cultural learning and sharing of aboriginal traditions, values and language within both the aboriginal and the non-aboriginal early years community. Everyone is welcome. Hummingbird is a weekly cultural play group hosted by Wachiay on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon. Families can drop in for child-centred play through planned activities, and free play with cultural components.

The program also offers workshops and wellness activities for parents, such as stress management techniques and positive parenting strategies. Story Box is a community outreach, cultural literacy presentation. This seasonally presented program shares a growing collection of local traditional and narrative stories, and includes traditional language, activities and crafts. A presentation will be held May 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Courtenay Library. For more information, contact Liz at 250-338-7793, ext. #264, or by email at elizabeth@wachiay.com

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“When a customer is sitting there on a Sunday at midnight with a problem, and they know they can pick up a phone and get a hold of us,

that gives them peace of mind,” says Shawn Dunn, refrigeration technician and co-owner of Thermo Tec Mechanical Ltd. in Courtenay. “They know we can be there when they need us.” And as valuable as a 24-hour emergency service can be in the refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning business, that’s not the only reason Thermo Tec has a good reputation in the Comox

Valley – it’s a combination of exceptional staff, reliable customer service and quality. This year is Thermo Tec’s 10th anniversary, and over the past decade their steady growth has seen them move from Dunn’s backyard to one of the largest refrigeration shops on Vancouver Island at over 5,000 square feet. “We’ve moved shops four times in the past decade to accommodate

our growth in size and customer base, but we plan to stay where we are now for some time,” said Mike Nelson, co-owner of Thermo Tec who founded the company with Dunn back in 2005. “Business has been great,” Nelson added. “Last month we replaced four York rooftop air conditioners with new high efficiency York heat pumps on a building in town that I originally installed on

the building 28 years ago.” Combined, Dunn and Nelson have nearly 70 years of experience in the industry. They first worked together 20 years ago for a refrigeration company before they moved on to separate companies, but by 2005, the duo was ready to start their own local company, one that focused on quality and community, and their customers were eager to follow them. “Our customers today are some who we’ve been dealing with for most of our careers,” Nelson said. “Shawn has looked after some of the biggest companies in the Valley for many years and they stayed with him from company to company, then when we started our own company they followed us here.” Like most relationships in tight-knit communities, the one between Thermo Tec and their customers goes both ways. They rely on their customers for business, and their customers rely on Thermo Tec for quality service when they need it. “A happy customer returns, right? I’ve got customers who have followed me since I moved to the Valley in 1993,” Dunn said. “Their faith in us and their loyalty means a lot to me. I’ve spent 35 years trying to make customers happy and I feel that I’ve done it, so that’s important.” Both Dunn and Nelson believe that Thermo Tec’s success would not be possible without the dedication of their staff, who they say take pride in everything they do and go the distance for the

business every day. “Thermo Tec is what it is because of everybody here,” explained Dunn. “From the very beginning we started to pick up very good employees who are a real value to this company. That sort of points out that it’s not just about me and Mike; we’ve got exceptional employees.” Thermo Tec is the only company in the Comox Valley that carries both York and Carrier heating brands, and can boast of a full sheet metal shop, in-house training and loads of parts in stock. They are also active in the community, sponsoring multiple charity sporting events and participating in the Secondary School Apprenticeship program. All around, Thermo Tec is a community company, and maybe that’s why their customers have shown such long-standing support for so many years. “We’ve got a lot of good customers and we really appreciate their loyalty,” Nelson said. “We do what we can for them, and with the influx of new smaller companies in town trying to break through, it’s nice to see our customers are staying with us.” “We have so much gratitude to all of the customers who have been so loyal to Thermo Tec,” Dunn added. “Without them, we wouldn’t have anything.” “Between that and our employees, those are the two things that make us what we are.” Thermo Tec Mechanical Ltd. is located at 911 McPhee Ave in Courtenay. For more information on the company, visit their website at www. thermotec.ca

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■ Leslie Cox DUCHESS OF DIRT

Frequently I hear from gardeners lamenting the fact their tulips have not reappeared after only a few years in the ground. Some have wondered if the reason could be sneaky varmints digging up the bulbs and making off with them. Others have asked if it could be the result of some disease. More than likely it is simply the type of tulip itself. Most cultivars slowly stop producing flowers after as few as two years. And you may not realize that tulip bulbs should be lifted every couple of years and rejuvenated. Here is a program to follow to keep those lovely tulip cultivars coming back year after year. The first year, in mid-spring, you should feed your tulips that are produc-

Tulip Species

PHOTO BY JOHN COX

ing few or no flowers with a fertilizer high in phosphorous…. rock phosphorous (30 percent phosphorous) or bone meal (24-28 percent phosphorous). Scratch a generous half-cup of either one into the soil around a grouping of up to ten tulips. Increase the amount accordingly for larger mass plantings. Still in the first year, in early to mid-summer, you should lift the bulbs once the foliage has turned brown. The shrivelled “parent bulb” will have several smaller bulbs

attached to it. Keep these for replanting and throw away the parent bulb. Trim off any remaining stems from the small bulbs and clean off any soil with water. Place the smaller bulbs on a screen that will provide good air circulation and allow to dry for a week, somewhere out of direct sun. In the meantime, prepare a nursery area in a corner of a garden bed by digging the soil to 10 inches (25 cm) deep and adding enough compost or well-aged manure

to give a ratio of one part soil to one part compost. Plant your small bulbs six inches (15 cm) deep and inches (10 cm) apart. Water well and then do not water again until early fall. Mulching the newly planted tulip bed helps to suppress weeds. Tulips are native to Turkey where they have hot, dry summers. They need a long, dry period underground, otherwise their vigour is reduced and they become prone to disease.

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Second year, in the spring, at least some of these small bulbs should be producing flower buds. Tough as it is, you must be ruthless and cut these buds off when they appear. It is very important that all the plant’s energy is directed into the development of the bulb. Follow the same phosphorous fertilizing program from the previous summer. Still in the second year, in the autumn, lift your bulbs from the nursery bed. If they are a good size, replant where you want them in your borders. If undersized, leave them for another season and repeat the fertilizing program. With over 4,000 cultivars of tulips on the market, the selection process can be a little daunting. Here are a few tips on what to look for when choosing tulips next fall for repeat bloom: • avoid bulbs that are soft or mouldy • select bulbs that are labelled as perennials • select those cultivars which state they are good for naturalizing • select species tulips and their cultivars; they are usually good bets for repeat blooming as they have not been extensively cross-bred For easy-care species tulips, try these varieties: Tulipa batalinii, T. clusiana, T. gregii, T. kaufmanniana, T. linifolia, T. pulchella, T. saxatilis, T. sylvestris, T. tarda and T. turkestanica. The following tulip cultivars are some recommended selections you may also wish to look for in the fall. Single early varieties: ‘Keizerkroon’, ‘Christmas Marvel’, ‘Couleur Cardinal’ Triumph types: ‘Don Quichotte’, ‘Golden Melody’, ‘Kees Nelis’. ‘Merry Widow’ Darwin hybrids: all Darwin hybrids in yellow, orange, red and two-tone colours Fringed types: ‘Burgundy Lace’ Lily-flowered varieties: ‘Aladdin’, ‘Maytime’, ‘Ballade’, ‘White Triumphator’, ‘Red Shine’. Leslie Cox co-owns Growing Concern Cottage Garden in Black Creek. Her website is at www.duchessofdirt.ca and her column appears every second Thursday in the Record.

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Real estate rock star Slegg Realty since he entered the business back in 2004, and although it’s a smaller company, he says the family vibe promotes a better business environment, and

naturally as a father of two daughters, family is important to him. What’s also important to him is the relationships he builds with people

and the community through real estate. “I care,” he said. “It’s not just a transaction, it’s a relationship.” “I want to improve the real estate experience because a lot

of times people have bad experiences and it doesn’t have to be that way. I love demystifying real estate for people because it’s a scary thing; it’s the largest purchase

you’re probably going to make in your life.” Like a true rockstar, Smith will continue rocking in real estate for as long as he can. “I love it,” he said. “I’m going to retire

here for sure. That’s the great thing about this business – you don’t have to retire early. If you enjoy what you do, why would you want to?” Rock on, Owen.

Owen Smith

Photo by Kathleen Turnbull

■ Katie Maximick katie.maximick @comoxvalleyrecord.com

It’s not every day you meet a Realtor who plays in a band, but what about a Realtor who plays in three? Owen Smith of Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty sells homes by day and plays drums by night. “We usually play at least once a month and rehearse once a week,” Smith said about his three bands Bootlegg, Lil Rusty and Collective Whole. “In one of the bands we play quite often, the other one just started, and the third we rehearse all the time but hardly ever play.” “I like performing and being in the moment,” he added. “I’ve been drumming since I went to Highland [Secondary], basically since I was 13.” While he’s been drumming now for most of his life, Smith entered the real estate business relatively late in comparison back in 2004, after spending some time with the housing market in Calgary. “When I bought my first house in Calgary when I was 25, I really enjoyed the process, and I was always into architecture. I’d go to open houses in Calgary when I wasn’t even looking for a house,” he said, laughing. “I just liked the floor plans and all of that stuff.” “My favourite part [of being in real estate] is that every day is different. It’s the same and different all at the same time. Different people have different needs, and they’ve got different issues they want you to help them solve.” Smith has been with Coldwell Banker

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Vacation in the lovely Comox Valley at this boutique hotel & spa. Fully furnished unit with kitchen & laundry. 1/4 share that earns revenue when you’re not here. Come play & pamper yourself in this West Coast playground.

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Here comes a new neighbourhood. “Oakridge Estates,” 8 strata-titled residential lots available in the nicest new East Courtenay development. All utilities in, building scheme in place to protect your investment.

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ARTS Spend the long weekend visiting the Denman Pottery Studio Tour One of the very best times of the year for art lovers to explore peaceful Denman Island is over the May long weekend. The annual Pottery Studio Tour on May 16 and 17 promises an ideal combination of laid-back rural ambience and the discovery of outstanding creativity. Nine unique venues will be showcasing an amazing variety of functional and sculptural pieces both Saturday and Sunday. Free maps for this self-guided adventure can be picked up at the Buckley Bay ferry booth. These handbills will also be available at the Denman Arts Centre where a special exhibition will highlight examples of work by each of the artist’s participating on the tour this year. The Centre is located at the top of the ferry hill, just past Lilac Sun Pottery.

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Shirley Phillips

‘Hand-builder’ Shirley Phillips specializes in working with slabs of clay to which she applies highly tactile designs. From tiny plates decorated with lace-like patterns in copper, sage and turquoise blue to hanging wall torsos and textured smoke-fired vases, her small studio is a virtual treasure trove of affordable gift ideas. Both Phillips and Marjo Van Tooren will be featuring new works fresh from the anagama, or ‘climbing-hill-dragon kiln’ on master potter Gordon Hutchens’ land. A very exciting part of the Pottery Tour each spring is discovering the incredible range of clay works that have recently emerged from this annual week-long firing process. Keeping the anagama fed around the clock involves many cords of firewood, and hard work by participants. But the engagement is one that fosters a wonderful sense of camaraderie among the numerous clay lovers involved.

Marjo Van Tooren

For Van Tooren, having fun has always been an important part of her decades-long work with the prima matera. This spring she has been playing with tiles and a series of small handbuilt items she refers to as ‘feelies’... including small vases that fit into the

Denman potter Bentley LeBaron is one of the artists participating in this year’s Pottery Studio Tour. Below, a sample of Gordon Hutchens’ work.

palm of one’s hand. Newly ‘pinched’ bowls (or cups) as well as plates and a wide assortment of individually hand-crafted buttons and beads will also be available in Down to Earth Pottery.

Gord Hutchens

Gordon Hutchens’ studio gallery is always brimming with fantastic creations, many blessed by the magic of swirling flames, smoke and wood ash. New works include shapely vases, swollen like the ripe seed pods of an exotic fruit boasting golden hues coaxed from the latest anagama firing. Hutchens employs a

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staggering range of firing techniques in different kilns to create the multiple effects he has mastered. His crystalline glazes – applied to bowls, plates, cups, vases and more – are breathtakingly beautiful. Equally outstanding is Hutchens’ use of Denman lustre- a rich blue-black, almost deep purple glaze with a pearl matt finish created with materials dug on the artist’s own land. Scott and Garnet Beardsley, Hanne Christensen, Tom Dennis, Dante Ambriel and Bentley LeBaron will also be welcoming visitors between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. For a colourful sneak preview and ferry schedule information, visit www. denmanpottery2015.blogspot.ca

Join us for a special evening featuring a dinner of Chicken Gumbo, Biscuits and Salad accompanied by Jazz Music and of course, free wine tastings. Music Provided by Sinclair & Bennett A Portion of Ticket Sales goes to support the CV Marine Rescue Society Limited Tickets Available!

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Canada’s king of the harmonica Harpdog Brown is a singer and harmonica player who has been active in Canada’s blues scene since 1982. On friday night, he will be active at Studio Live in Cumberland. Born in Edmonton, Alta. and now calling Vancouver home, Brown has made a carer of playing club dates and festivals in Canada, the northwestern United States and Germany. Over the years he has issued seven CDs. In 1995 his Home Is Where the Harp Is won the Muddy Award for the Best NW Blues Release from the Cascade Blues Association in Portland, Oregon. As well that year it was nominated for a Canadian Juno for the Best Blues/ Gospel Recording. His CD Naturally was voted Canadian Blues Album of 2010 by The Blind Lemon Survey. Brown tours extensively with his guitarist, Jordan Edmonds, performing their electric mid-1950s Chicago blues either as a duo, or with the full band. While he is home, he juggles a few combos working many venues big and small. He also leads The Harpdog Brown Band which is a gutsy traditional Chicago blues band. In 2014 they released What it Is, comprising mainly original songs and a few classic covers. Influential blues promoter and broadcaster Holger Petersen called What It Is Brown’s best album. What It Is ranked in at No. 32 in the top 100 blues albums in the world in 2014. He was just awarded The Maple Blues Award in Toronto, for best harmonica player in Canada, and was honoured with a lifetime membership to the Hamilton Blues Society. Brown instructed at The Blues Camp on Hornby Island the first week of May, and is doing a Vancouver Island tour this week, with Edmonds. Edmonds is on the latest album and really is amazing at the understated blues guitar that is, “what it is!” Edmonds had never left his Island home until he hired on with The Dog August 2013, when he played his first festival with the man. Since that time

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Walton’s world arrives at Studio B Studio B Gallery presents The World According to Alex Walton. The exhibit of watercolour paintings by Alex Walton is curated by Studio B’s resident curator Sonia Stastny, and opens on Saturday, May 16, following Cumberland’s Market Days. Walton will be present at the reception from 7-11 p.m. Born in Jamaica, Walton grew up in England and finally settled in British Columbia. He studied fine art as well as natural resources management, and in the recent years, he has been delving more and more into children’s illustrations. The latest book he is working on is Gulf Islands Alphabet by Bronwyn Preece and it explores the wonderful imagery of island life that we, in the Comox Valley, all know and love dearly. Walton creates an imaginative world exploring the relationship of man and his natural surroundings. These

sometime precarious and often one-sided relationships have comedic results whether humans try to tame, imitate, organize or enslave flora and fauna alike. Kangaroos work as waiters, lions and giraffes become canvases, beavers become saboteurs the situations and scenes will entertain children and adults will appreciate the political commentary. Walton draws inspiration from his art and science education. His influences include Arthur Rackham, Charles Dickens, and WH Robinson. His art can be found in collections in Canada, the United States and Europe. Most recently, one of Walton’s works has been selected to be part of the Campbell River Art Gallery’s 33rd Annual Members’ Exhibition. Studio B Gallery is located at 2704 Dunsmuir Avenue in Cumberland. For updates on events and workshops, please visit the guild’s website at Noah’s Secret is an Alex Walton original. sewsistersartistguild.org.

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is no exception with performances of Don MacKay’s Galleon and Soon Now, along with the premiere performance of the late Liam Grimm’s Mild Manners. The Bates Beach Jazz Series is made possible by the generous volunteer and financial support of the Obal family ( Grace, Mike and Ben). All performances are family friendly with a concession offering tea, coffee, soft beverages. Net profit from the concession is matched by Sunwest RV for the benefit of veterans with PTSD. Doors open at 7 p.m. and performance begins at 7:30. Tickets at the door $12 and $10 advance, available at Bop City in Courtenay and Red Carpet Boutique in Comox. Youth (U-19) $6.

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Fine art on display at Filberg Lodge All sorts of fine art will be on display at the Annual Spring Brushworks Members Show at the Filberg Heritage Lodge during the Victoria Day long weekend, May 16-18. Beautiful paintings in all sizes and mediums are exhibited for sale. “We are very excited to showcase our members’ work at our Annual Spring Show. There is something for everyone,” says member Janet Liszt. Brushworks, estab-

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■ Threads of change Theatreworks presents ‘Threads of Change’, a play about some of the women workers in the early 1900s that rallied for change in the garment industry. The play runs at the Old Church Theatre for three shows only, Friday, May 15 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 16, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Laughing Oyster Bookstore in Courtenay or Red Carpet Consignment Boutique in Comox. Adults are $20 and students or seniors are $15. Photo Submitted

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SPORTS Mixed slopitch season gets off to a fast start

The 2015 Comox Valley Mixed Slopitch season got underway Monday with 34 teams in four divisions. Tier 1: Sunlife Slammers nipped Kings Royals 14-13 while the Banner Landscaping Brewers won handily 13-4 over the Elks Speedy Devils. VIIC Vikings doubled the Renegades 6-3 in a good defensive game. Tier 2: Sauced doubled the Malfunctions 12-6 and outlasted the Wrecks 14-9. Calm Batters also beat the Wrecks 16-9. Randomz, a new team, fell twice: 18-2 to Average Joes and 18-12 to the Banditz. Tier 3: Weavers Leather Ball Busters started off the season strong as they rolled over C.V. Marine Misfits 19-6 and crushed Elks Zombies 26-6. The Benchwarmers also started 2-0 as they were 12-3 winners over the Rats and beat up on the Tuls 20-3. Komox Grind split a pair with a 22-1 trouncing over One Thirty Three but a 14-12 loss to the Peanut Gallery. The Peanuts played to a 14-14 draw with the Tuls. The Misfits were 13-6 victors over One Thirty Three. The Contenders also split their games, winning 16-6 over the Zombies but falling 19-7 to the Rats. Tier 4: The Avengers started strongly as they blew away Graham Slams 20-4 and followed up with a 27-7 trouncing of the Legends. EZ Riders easily won their games 20-9 over Michael’s on Main Mavericks and 20-6 against Scared Hitless. The Ballers edged the Brew Crew 19-18 and the Brew Crew outscored the Coco Loco’s 24-17. The Loco’s nipped Scared Hitless 15-13. Slippery Kittens were 15-8 winners over Legends while Michael’s Mavericks defeated Graham Slams 16-11. League standings in Scoreboard, page 38. – Comox Valley Mixed Slopitch

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The G.P. Vanier Towhees senior girls crushed the Cowichan Thunderbirds 55-7 on May 8 in Courtenay to win the B.C. high school AAA rugby championship. The Towhees are ranked #1 in the province and are now preparing for the B.C. championships May 21-23 in North Vancouver. Here, Vanier’s Taya Gagnon is tackled by Cowichan’s Hannah Morten. PHOTO BY TERRY FARRELL

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Coal Town Classic returns to Cumberland

The Coal Town Classic returns to Cumberland on May 24, with online registration already underway.

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One of the most ambitious mountain bike races of the season, the 50-kilometre Coal Town Classic marathon race, returns to Cumberland May 24. Race director Jeremy Grasby has just one question: “Are you up for the challenge?” “This is an epic race that follows the same course that will be featured in the Cumberland stage of the B.C. Bike Race in June,” says Grasby, who’s also a director of the United Riders of Cumberland (UROC), the organization hosting the event. “We’re

all about promoting mountain biking and the phenomenal riding we have here in Cumberland, so what better way to do both than to host a race that showcases 50 kilometres of our best trails?” For those with a slightly tamer version of what constitutes an “epic race,” the Coal Town Classic is also available in a 30-kilometre “Lite” version. Both races start at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 24 at the Village Park in Cumberland, with sign-in beginning at 8 a.m. As with most

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a morning of memory-making fishing, with several fish being brought to the net highlighted by one large fish that broke off after a long run. Shortly after noon I netted our fourth chinook that was a twin to Chuck’s first fish. The number of boats on the hump had increased to at least 30 and there was a continuous stream of boats arriving and leaving. Throughout the

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For the last couple of weeks I have heard fishing tales about the superb chinook salmon fishing that is currently being enjoyed off Grants Reef and farther afield in the local waters of Campbell River. When the wind allows adventurous anglers to cross over to Grants Reef they have been rewarded with limit catches of chinook, with several of them in the 20-plus pound range. Good fishing if you can get across the strait from our side to the Powell River side. The last report I had on the fishing in this area is that there is so much seaweed floating on the surface that it is almost impossible to get a lure through the mess. In the meantime I had a call from a friend who had just taken two 20-pound chinook off the hump at Kitty Coleman after being forced off Grants Reef by the dense concentration of floating seaweed in

glow spoons fished at about 200 feet. During the morning we released only one small chinook in the three- to four-pound range. With the calm seas many of the boats were from Kitty Coleman and Bates Beach ramps. There were several traditional small boats in the 14- to 16-foot class, as well as a good showing of charter boats. While it was the first chinook trip for us, the fishery has been good for at least a couple of weeks. When we launched at Comox there were four outfits ahead of us on the parking lot; when we pulled the boat the parking lot was full and people were parking their cars and trailers along the street. A good start for the 2015 salmon season. Ralph Shaw is a master fly fisherman who was awarded the Order of Canada in 1984 for his conservation efforts. In 20 years of writing a column in the Comox Valley Record it has won several awards.

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that area. Following up on the tip, Chuck Ashcroft inquired if I would like to join him in a venture on Saturday morning to see if we could catch a chinook or two off Kitty Coleman if the wind allowed us to run up there from Comox. It was an easy answer in the affirmative and we launched shortly after 7 a.m. under clear skies and calm waters in the strait. When we arrived at the Kitty Coleman hump there were at least a dozen boats fishing the area and I saw two active nets as we put our gear in the water. A pretty exciting start to the day. We started at depths of about 200 feet and were quickly rewarded with strikes on both lines. In a few minute we netted two Pacific cod in the six- to seven-pound class; but they were not chinook salmon. The number of boats had increased to over 20 when Chuck connected with an ambitious chinook that ran out a good amount of line. It was a prime fish in the 20-pound range. What followed was

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Vern Greenhill, Peter Hardin, Dean Penny, Dan Bereza, Frank Lo and Pat Cutt to keep our pride alive. Four teams from Courtenay participated in the Shandley Mixed Triples in Nanaimo, May 2-3 with Archie Harris, Henri Saucier and Sandy Tonnellier in the money at sixth place with three wins and one loss, Vern Greenhill with Michael Lynch and Melie Ursulom were seventh with the same win and loss record. Qualicum Beach Fours saw the return of Vern Hagstrom for

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Village Market Day offers something for everyone The streets will be alive with live music, art, crafts, local shopping features, plant sales, pub and restaurant specials, cool kids’ activities, community groups and much more on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Village Market Day in downtown Cumberland. More than 70 vendors and exhibitors are scheduled to take part in what is shaping up to be the biggest Village Market Day ever. Presented by the business community of legendary Cum-

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to the Cumberland Forest, or pick up your Thunderball tickets to support the Cumberland Community Schools Society. Live musical performances include PK Tessmann, Keisa Cox, Egyptian Twists Belly Dancers, Annie Handley, Broke ‘N Merry, Alanna Clarke, Blaine Dunaway and James Gordon. Visit the Cumberland Museum and check out their cool new exhibits and learn about the rich history of the Village. Saturday evening you can take in Stephen Harper the Musical at

7:30 p.m. at Cumberland United Church. Tickets are available at tinshack.tickit.ca. If you’re up for some dancing, Little Big Shot is playing at the Cumberland Hotel, or you can check out a wicked Doors tribute show at the Waverley Hotel with The Unknown Soldiers. Visit www.cumberlandvillageworks.com for tickets. Bring the whole family and discover the incredible character and charm of the Village of Cumberland.

White Nose Syndrome puts three species of bats onto endangered list Not sure if you are keeping up on the recent news regarding our local bat species? Perhaps not, but it’s big; and worth paying attention to. The culprit having serious impacts on our bats is called White Nose Syndrome, a fungus introduced from Europe into eastern Canada. For some reason, bats in Europe have adapted to this fungus, but North American bats have not. In particular, three bats are being abnormally affected: the little brown bat (yes, it’s the species real name, and it is little and brown), the northern bat (found in mid-eastern to northeastern B.C.) and the tri-coloured bat

(yes….three colours). Recently, the federal ComThe fungus from White Nose mittee on the Status of EndanSyndrome impacts bats by gered Wildlife in Canada growing on their nose and face (COSEWIC) assessed these while they hiberthree species as nate. The fungus endangered. itself does not kill Currently in B.C., the bat; rather, it the little brown bat creates enough of is our most common an annoyance that ■ Avian Rescue bat, and is found bats come out of throughout most MARS MOMENT hibernation to clean of the province, so themselves of the how can it be endanfungus. Each time this occurs gered? they lose precious energy needThe short answer is that the ed to last until spring, which mortality of bats in eastern has fatal results. It is thought Canada has been so severe that the White Nose Syndrome that it may be the most rapid fungus was spread from Europe decline of mammals ever seen by scientists and recreational in the world (up to 90 per cent cave explorers. mortality in the last five years).

Visit the B.C. Got Bats website for more information at www. bcbats.ca/ Bats are something we should care about, given the number of services they provide. They are voracious predators of mosquitoes and black flies for one, but they also prey on a number of other insect pests that affect our forests and agriculture. Without bats, the demand for pesticides would likely rise significantly. Other research has indicated a strong role in stream fertilization by bat droppings that have benefit to our local fish species. The fungus is known to be partially spread by bats (seeing

they are a communal species), but it continues to be spread by cave explorers by inadvertently carrying fungal spores on their clothing, equipment and footwear from one cave to another. So one thing we can do is to make other people aware that if they are cave exploring, they should ensure all of their clothing, equipment and shoes are thoroughly clean. We can also ensure that bat populations are as high as they can be so that they have the numbers to adapt to the effects of White Nose Syndrome by building bat houses. There is an excellent video for building bat houses at this site: bit.ly/1G4ob6I

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including the famous “floor mat recall”, in response to mysterious defect that supposedly caused unintended acceleration. No changes were made to the 2010 Highlander, but for 2011, it got revised front and rear styling, with slimmer headlights, a new front grille and new taillights. The Sport model was discontinued and the hybrid version got a (combined 280 horsepower) 3.5L V6. No significant changes were made for the 2012 or 2013 model years, which were the last of this generation Highlander. The completely revised 2014 Highlander, a sleeker family-friendly seven passenger cross utility, recorded its best sales year ever. A comfortable and secure all-weather family cruiser, the Toyota Highlander is a low risk purchase with a history of solid reliability and excellent resale value retention. Safety Recalls: 2008 to 2013 Toyota Highlander: 2008: The driver’s side power window master switch could stick or become inoperative. Dealers will inspect the driver’s power window master switch and apply special grease that inhibits heat build-up, or replace the power window master switch circuit board, as necessary. 2008: Side curtain airbag roll angle sensors may fail. If one roll angle sensor malfunctions,

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the airbag warning lamp will illuminate and the roll detection system will be suspended. If both roll angle sensors fail simultaneously, the curtain shield airbag and the seatbelt pre-tensioner could inadvertently deploy. Dealers will replace the airbag sensor assembly. 2008: The seatbelt mechanism for the third row seat may revert from its Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode to its Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode, while installing a Child Restraint. Dealers will install a newly designed seatbelt component free of charge.

2008: The seat track, located on the inboard side of the left second row seat, may not fully lock in the forward first and second adjustment positions. Dealers will affect repairs. 2008 – 2010: Electrical circuitry in the steering wheel assembly may become damaged and the driver’s airbag may not function as intended and the instrument panel airbag warning lamp may illuminate. Dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly. 2008 - 2010: If a Toyota optional accessory “tray-type” floor mat is not secured by retaining hooks, or is placed on top of an

existing floor mat, it may move forward and interfere with the accelerator pedal. Owners were notified to remove the “traytype” floor mats and given a reimbursement. 2008 - 2010: The accelerator pedal may become stuck in the wide-open position due to an unsecured or incompatible driver’s floor mat. Dealers will reconfigure the shape of the accelerator pedal, modify the floor underneath the accelerator pedal and/or install a brake override system. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc. ca

Back-to-back Pinnacle Awards for Courtenay Toyota After celebrating their 32nd birthday, Courtenay Toyota received the Pinnacle Award from Toyota Canada for the second year in a row. The Pinnacle Award is given to the dealership that achieves the highest score for Overall Customer Service and Satisfaction in both Sales and Service. An individual award was also presented to Glenice Neal, who was one of the top product advisers for Customer Satisfaction in all of Canada. Customer Satisfaction Surveys are collected through JD Power & Associates measuring the Sales and

Service experience and Courtenay Toyota has consistently achieved a very high score on both sides of business operations. “I couldn’t be more proud of the staff at Courtenay Toyota, winning this award for the second year in a row really reflects the culture we have created in our dealership. We treat each customer with the nothing but the utmost respect and with the informative low pressure approach to sales and service we make sure they are a Toyota customer for life,” says Brian Rice, Dealer Principal of Courtenay

Toyota. The sentiment echoes down through the staff who take great pride in making the sales and service experience unique to each customer. “Our success is based on how well we can serve our customers, the great people of the Comox Valley. We live here, play here and want to make sure every single customer leaves the dealership with a positive experience, one that they will be proud to tell friends and family” adds General Manager Andrew Rice. Courtenay Toyota is very active in giving back to

the Comox Valley community with a variety of charitable initiatives including the Comox Valley Christmas Drive Thru for Charity as well as supporting sports leagues, arts and culture, and various charitable initiatives. Courtenay Toyota has been family owned and operated in the Comox Valley for over 32 years. Come by and see what makes Courtenay Toyota stand alone when it comes to sales and service of your next vehicle. Courtenay Toyota

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Consult a counsellor

Q: You talked about existential analysis (EA), and said that you used it in your practice. What exactly does that mean? What kinds of things does EA address? A: In my second article, I will expand on some of the ideas contained within the framework of Existential Analysis (EA). Specifically, I will outline briefly the four fundamental motivations – which Dr. Alfried Langle refers to as the cornerstones of life – and propose that an understanding of these concepts will lead each of us to a more fulfilled and authentic life. Remember that our lives are a constant ebb and flow of inner dialogue (dialogue with self), and outer dialogue (dialogue with the world and all that is contained within it). 1) The world in its factuality and potentiality: I am here, of that I am certain, but can I be here? Can I claim my place in this world given the actual conditions and the possibilities that I have available? If I can answer yes to these questions, I can be assured that I have enough protection, space and support in my life, so that I can be. If I cannot fully answer yes, I will experience anxiety and uncertainty. 2) Life dealing with relationships and emotions: I am alive, but do I like the fact that I am alive? Does my life have friendships, value, a connection to self and others? Does my life contain relationships, time and closeness? It might help to consider these three things as they might appear together. If these things are absent in my life, I will feel cold, empty, and eventually depressed. 3) Being a person dealing with

uniqueness and conscience: As crucial as it is to have meaningful relationships, it is every bit as important to have a good relationship with myself. In this I can say that I am myself, but is that an okay thing to be? Is it good being me, with mind, my body and my emotions? In order to be free to be my unique self, I need to have experienced justice, attention and appreciation. If we are missing these things in our lives, it is possible to develop personality disorders (e.g. borderline, narcissistic, histrionic). 4) Meaning, dealing with becoming, future and commitment. It is not enough to be able to be in this world, to like things in this world and to have discovered myself. Once these three fundamental conditions of life are met, we need the ability to self-transcend, to go beyond ourselves. In order to fully experience the potential for meaning in our lives, we need a field of activity, a structural context and a value to be realized in the future. If these things are absent, I can suffer from emptiness, despair, addiction and even suicidality. Now I fully understand that some of these concepts are new to many readers, and that they can seem complicated. One of the things that drew me to EA was the very fact that the questions and answers contained in the theory were complex, and that they dealt with life in its breadth and depth. In my next article, I will tackle anxiety, which I consider to be the most ubiquitous, and the most damaging mental health problem of this generation. Until then, be kind to yourself and others. To ask a question of the counsellors, for a response in future columns, e-mail info@pacifictherapy. ca. Consult a Counsellor is provided by registered clinical counsellors Nancy Bock, Diane Davies Leslie Wells, Andrew Lochhead, Bruce Muir, Sara-Lynn Kang and Carolyn Howard at Pacific Therapy & Consulting inc.

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Forget spring cleaning; we can all benefit from a little spring cleansing. Many cultures around the world incorporate some form of cleansing, detoxification or fasting as a way to boost immunity, clear the body of toxic build-up and benefit from some much-needed rejuvenation. Here are a few tips to kick-start your own daily detox: • Start every day with fresh lemon water. Water should be the first thing you consume every morning — not coffee! Adding lemon to your water is a great way to stimulate your liver, give your body an alkaline boost and a dose of vitamin C. Remember to get in those eight to 10 glasses of water each day!  • Ditch the processed foods. Processed foods can often cause digestion issues and leave you

Megan Cofield is the lead trainer at BODYNETIX Professional Fitness Training and is studying to be a Holistic Health Coach. Learn more at www.bodnetix.ca or call 250-871-2400

Children’s Classes – prayers and activities focused on the development of spiritual qualities, for children 3 to 10 years. All are welcome. ~~~ “O God! These children are pearls, cause them to be nurtured within the shell of Thy loving kindness.” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

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Gladys Joyce Knight

July 13, 1923 to May 9, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gladys, born to Fred and Eva Henson of Waskatenau Alberta, youngest of 8 children. Predeceased by Husband Norm, Son Daryl, Daughter Janice. Survived by Son Gord(Donna) and Grandchildren Ryan, Natalie(Derek), and Crystal(Jordan). Son in law Archie and Grandchildren Darla(Eric), Ricco. Great Grandchildren Brody, Skylar and Mariah. Gladys was actively involved with many community charities and set a positive example with every role she acquired. She will be deeply missed by family and friends. Flowers gratefully declined, if so desired a donation to BC Cancer Foundation or Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC would be appreciated. Join us for a celebration of life on May 21/2015 2-4pm at the Native Sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall(Upstairs)

Barbara Dawn Hascarl

Scott Gordon Robertson Dec. 17, 1954- April 30, 2015 Scott passed away suddenly at home. He had a passion for running, teaching and for golf. In retirement, Scott pursued his love for golf in Comox, BC. He is survived by his loving wife Raelene (nee MacDonald), his mother June of Hamilton, his brothers, Mark, Glenn, James and his sister Judy. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Please go to the following link to see a detailed obituary. www.piercysmtwashingtonfuneral.com

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CAROL ANN BEHAN October 7, 1943 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 10, 2015

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord After a short, but courageous battle with cancer, Carol passed away in Courtenay, with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Ike Guignard, father and mother, Merlin and Monica Behan, brother, Rick Behan, brother-in-law, Les Zohner and niece, Shelley Zohner.

Predeceased by her parents and three brothers, she is survived by her husband and five children; Lucille Smith, Daryl Hascarl, Beverley Carleton, Naomi Maisonneuve and Melanie Kurucz, as well as one brother and three sisters. Family and friends of Dawn were no strangers to her love of gardening, crafts and playing cards. She used her time knitting articles for all those close to her, beating them in a game of cribbage and tending her flower beds and gardens. Working as an employee with Canada Post for her entire career, she retired from the post office in the small town of Canal Flats, BC before moving to the coast. Dawn and her husband cherished the drives they spent exploring Vancouver Island, a place they began to call home after moving from Canal Flats, ten years ago. Last July she celebrated her 60th anniversary with Lou, where she spent a wonderful weekend surrounded by her family and friends, and playing with her nine grandchildren and nine great-grand children.

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Dawn had been living with her husband of 61 years, Louis Hascarl, at the Seal Bay RV Park in Courtenay BC.

A tribute to Barry will be held Saturday, May 23rd from 2 to 4 pm at Mark Isfeld High School in Courtenay. Everyone welcome!

August 19, 1920 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 9, 2015 Ellen passed away peacefully at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital after a lengthy stay. Mom leaves behind her four sons, Ted (Doreen), Tom (Patti), Tim (Joanne), Mick (Lynne) and daughters Trish and Pam, plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Barbara Dawn Hascarl nee Anderson, born May 2, 1937 in Vancouver, BC suddenly passed away on the 2nd of May, the day of her 78th birthday, after complications following a successful hip replacement.

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She is survived by, and will be lovingly missed by her four children: Trevor Guignard (Sharon), Stacey Guignard, Nishelle Leask (Calvin) and Dereck Guignard (Jennifer), grandchildren: Chelsea, Tom, Kane, Kyle, Taylor, Miranda, Austin, Braxton, Madison, Shae-Lynne, Calum and Kaylee. Carol also leaves behind to mourn, her sisters Nora McHattie (Jim), Isobel Behan, both of Victoria, Maureen Zohner of Powell River, and brother Tom Behan (Rosie) of Campbell River, as well as many nieces and nephews. Carol was a member of the Catholic Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League in both Powell River and Campbell River. Her strong faith was everything to her. She was a great community volunteer and was always ready and eager to help her family. In recent years, she discovered a love for painting. She shared her paintings with her friends and family for lasting memories. She loved her apartment across from the ocean in Campbell River and enjoyed her daily walks along the seawalk with her dog Miguel. Carol was a gracious, kind, loving, compassionate, understanding human being who always put her children, grandchildren and others before herself. Her time with us was much too short and she will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Her family would like to thank the amazing palliative care team: Dr. Sullivan (Campbell River), Dr. Fehlau (Comox), the wonderful nurses, home support workers, Comox Valley Hospice Society and Canadian Red Cross. They provided comfort, kindness, understanding and all the necessary equipment and medication to make Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last weeks as comfortable as possible. A funeral mass and service will be held: Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11:30 am Saint Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church 34 South Alder Street Campbell River, BC In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Comox Valley Hospice Society would be greatly appreciated.

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CANTHAL, Gisele Gisele passed away peacefully in her 98th year on May 9, 2015 at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Viewsâ&#x20AC;? St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. She is survived by her son Gunter (Doris), Grandsons Mark (Lesley) and Robert (Lise) and 4 Great Grandsons Nicholas, Michael, Alexander and William. The family wish to thank the staff at Eagleview, especially Lynn for her care and kindness.

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Marina Miller Eldstrom (Wynn)

September 26, 1932 - May 2, 2015 We gather to mark the passing of Marina Miller Eldstrom, mom, grandma, wife, sister, aunt and friend to all. Though the moments now are heavy with grief and sorrow, we who knew Marina would know she would wish for us only peace and joy, now and forever. For all whose lives were graced with her presence would also know that at the centre of her being was a love for her Lord and Saviour. Her faith granted her a peace, a serenity that radiated out to touch us all.

It was that peace and love that lit the twinkle in her eye, that filled her quiet laughter and gentle smile. It was that peace and love that she showered so freely upon her family and friends. It is that peace and love that soothes our hearts as we mourn her passing. We join with all, family and friends, near and far, united in our regard for the passing of a gentle soul, a loving spirit and a faithful friend. Go in peace, Marina, gone, but never forgotten, for auld lang syne.

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PORT HARDY: Well maintained 6-plex. Great investment $385,000. Call Noreen 250-949-6319 or email to: imagine.it@cablerocket.com

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

BRANDYWINE 675 Cumberland Rd. TWO BEDROOM CORNER SUITE recently renovated. Unique, attractive and modern suite in a quiet, mature adult building just two blocks from downtown. Nice patio garden area. Five appliances. In suite storage. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. RANCHER. 3 bdrm + office. 2 bth. 19yrs. young. Area w/ newer homes. Great mtn view. Handy to airport, schools, college, Merecroft Mall, pool/rink. Fenced yrd w/ 2 sheds & deck. Single garage.+ work area. $279,000. Please call 250830-0011. Campbell River

ONE BEDROOM Spacious suite with private deck. 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.

VILLA MONTECITO 1331 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM over 1,000 sq. ft. Attractive, well maintained building with mature, adult tenants. Large designer kitchen. Three blocks from downtown. In suite storage. Five full sized appliances. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

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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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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450-19th Street, Courtenay

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

1 Bdrm Apt, Heat & Hot water included $625.00 per month

2 AND 3 BEDROOM available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental reference required. 250-334-3078

Call 250-703-6965

CONDO

PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay 2 and 3 bedroom available in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet. In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security deposit required.

To View, Call 250-218-2111

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RANCHER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 Bedroom plus large storage, 1.5 Bath, open kitchen / living area. Hardwood Bamboo Flooring new carpets in bedroom, cozy gas fireplace in living room, wood stove in family room, heat pump and Instantaneous hot water tank. Kitchen fully renovated features maple shaker cabinets, granite throughout, gas cook stove, gas BBQ Outlet on covered deck. Both baths fully renovated with jetted jacuzzi tub in main. Situated on .26 acre lot backing onto green belt with lots of boat and RV Parking. 16x20 detached garage wired for welder $330,000 call to view (250)923-0825.

HOUSES FOR SALE

2 ROOFTOP Cargo boxes. Thule and Yakima. $220 each or best offer. Campbell River. 778-420-5070

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CUMBERLAND RANCHER 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, fully fenced yard w/deck & patio, double car garage, N/S, well trained med. dog or indoor cat neg. w/refs, Avail. July 1 - $1,700/mth

OFFICE/RETAIL PROFESSIONAL OFFICE, Excellent location. Parking, kitchenette, bathrm. $835./mo includes utils. 949A Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay. Contact Maryanne (250)897-0055.

SURGE GUARD 30 Amp. RV power monitor. $200. 250-9231492. Campbell River.

CARS 1995 Handi-Dart Bus Ford Econo, 5.8L, auto, propane, 7 passenger, 295,000km, new parts, must be seen, $3500 obo. Ph: 250-923-2481 2000 MUSTANG Convertible, mint cond. $5300. Call (250)339-7699, Comox.

1760 HOLMSTROM Rd. 2 storey, 2300 sq ft, 4 BR, 3 Bth home w/ 500 sq ft 200 amp shop. All of this on a fully fenced, dog-friendly 1/2 acre. Situated on a dead-end st. off Peterson Rd. $384,500. Call Teresa at 250-830-0875

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

SUITES, LOWER RYAN COURT- newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 1bdrm, in-suite W/D, patio, close to amenities. 8x5 storage locker right outside your door. NP/NS, 1 year lease, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $700/mo+ hydro Delanee 1(587)986-0739.

TOWNHOUSES 902 RAVENHILL RD Fenced for animals with barn, raised garden beds. 3-bdr, 4-bth home on 2 acres near Port McNeill. 2 car gar.; new roof, flooring and lrg master ensuite. 2,400sf + 800sf finished, walk-out bsmt suite. $415,000. 250-949-0528

1987 TOYOTA Supra- Targa Top, auto, 255,000 km, lady driven, garage parked, runs great, in Excellent condition $2850. obo. 250-919-5404 debra-lynne@hotmail.com

MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI 1700 Voyager (2013), abs/cruise control. 6 speed trans. Like new. 9,000km. 3 yr. bumper to bumper warranty, asking $14,500 obo. 250-203-2719 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1994 DAMON ULTRASPORT 30 Ft Class A MOTORHOME FOR SALE $15,000 (obo) Runs Great! Info & photos see Kijiji 250-338-9237

2005 FORD RANGER. 4x2 Supercab. 3L, V6 Automatic, A/C, 95000 km $6500. 250339-3819 2001 NEON R/T 160000 KM brand new front end good winter tires new Kenwood sound system recent diagnostic preformed 5 speed $3100 obo rickles@shaw.ca

2004 CHEVROLET Cavalier, good condition, sun roof, new brakes, only 126,000km, yellow- Reduced; $2,550 obo. Call (250)923-5069.

to place your ad today! 2006 JEEP Commander 4.7L / 4X4 / V8 / Mechanically in excellent cond. 7 seats. No accidents. Smooth, quiet, & fast, 235hp. Regular maintenance, new roters, wheels, brakes, battery & , transmission, tires 75%, transfer-no issues. Everything automatic, bluetooth, rear and tire sensors, alarm, trailer hitch, no leaks, clean interior. Everything works inside. 158,000. $10,500. 778-348-0020

BOATS

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OPEN HOUSE 280 Anne Rd. in Campbell River 1350sqft updated 3bdrm, 2bth rancher on .25 acre close to town! New kitchen, bathrooms, roof, windows & more! Saturdays 10am-1pm and Mon.-Fri. from 9:30-3pm. $279,900. 250-7024228. For more photos & info go to: kerr774.wix.com/forsale280annerd

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 12x60 2 BDRM mobile in Sayward Trailer Park. 55+. Low pad rent. Elec. base board & wood heat. 8x20 covered deck. $20,000. 250-282-3656

REAL ESTATE SERVICES Are you currently a Licensed REALTORÂŽ or are you taking the UBC Real Estate Trading Services Course? If you are looking for a great brokerage, give us a call. Coast Realty Group Comox Valley offers you a dynamic management team and a friendly work atmosphere with Professional Realtors. For further details, call Mark Anderson at 250-897-3999 or email mbanderson@ coastrealty.com today to ďŹ nd out if Coast Realty Group is the right ďŹ t for you

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 BDRM, living room, kitchen, stove + fridge. Spectacular Mt & Sea view. Suitable for 1 per. N/P N/S $575/mo. 339-2119

UNIQUE DUPLEX IN EAST CTNY 2 bdrm & den, 1.5 baths, 5 appls, 2 decks, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed $1,100/mth MAPLEWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, W/D hookups, balcony, res. pkg., â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adult Orientedâ&#x20AC;?, N/S, No pets, Avail. June 1 $625/mth TIN TOWN TOWNHOUSE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, above commercial space, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. June 1 $825/mth PACIFIC COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, ground floor, laminate throughout, patio, res. pkg., N/S, cat neg. w/refs, Avail June 1 $750/mth ARGO COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incld., res. pkg., balcony, N/S, cat neg. w/refs, Avail. June 1 - $725/mth, Call res. mger for showings 334-8602 TRUMPETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDINGâ&#x20AC;? 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, 2 balconies, undergr. secured res. pkg., storage locker, ocean view, N/S, No pets, Avail. July 1 - $1,200/mth CLOSE TO DRIFTWOOD MALL 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath duplex, 5 appls, gas F/P, patio, single car garage, N/S, No pets, Avail. July 1 $1,200/mth

2004 VIBE, 103,000 km., well maintained, good rubber. Asking $5,500. Call 250-2866472 after 7 pm. Daily

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12Ft. FIBREGLASS Boat w/ motor and trailer. Asking $1600. 250-287-2969

2004 VW TOUAREG. Loaded w/options. 198,000kms. A quality crossover w/many features. Needs nothing. Fresh synthetic oil change. c/w factory roof rack & hatch cover. $8500. Glen @ 250-792-3929. 1978 FIBERFORM 22.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 302 Ford engine with Merc leg, 2005 Merc kicker, new batteries. Trailer in good cond. Great ocean boat, sleeps 2. Fresh water sink. $6,500 obo. Call (250)738-0299. 2005 SILVER Chrysler convertible PC Cruiser touring edition. 2 door, seats 4, 78,430 km. $6500 obo. Please call (250)941-0328.

2008 BUICK Enclave. Automatice w/ 66,000Kms. New tires. Good condition. Campell River. 250-287-9987

GEARED FOR fishing. Campion 215 Explorer w/trailer. Motors 200hp and 9.9hp Yamahaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Info. 250-334-4284 ZODIAC 10 ft w 2/2 mercury,Oars, seats, under carriage, & pump. $1500. 250-339-1284

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2011 CHEVY Impala. 4 dr. 80,000km. Great condition. $10,300. Campbell River. Call 778-420-5070.

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PAINTERS ✿ PHOTOGRAPHY ✿ JEWELLERY ✿ POTTERS ✿ GARDEN ART ✿ FURNITURE ✿ UNIQUE ART ✿ WROUGHT IRON ✿ GLASS ✿ FORMS ✿ SCULPTURES ✿ FABRIC

13th Annual

Art & Bloom FESTIVAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens

SUNSET GARDENS

Urszuka Petrykowska: Zula Jewelry and Design Roy and Sharon Hancliff: Photography, Fine Art Prints on Aluminum Glacier Grannies: Wool, Felt, Fabric Beads George and Theresa Penrod: Dichroic Glass Salmon Lures Allan Cornall: Art Photography Dave Kasprick: Red Cod Forge Steve Huber: More Than a Rock, Clocks, Coasters, Lazy Susans, Hot Plates, etc Sandra Cailliet: Award Winning Rustic Furniture and Decor Martin Kaspers: Art Photography Larry and Dee Aguilar: Pottery Mary Lee Dzielac: Visions Stained Glass Inge McArthur: Handmade Hats and Bags Gilbert Dore: Burl Bowls, Trays, and Lazy Susans, etc Susan Sperrer: Beautiful Unique Silver and Gold Jewelry Holly Cameron: Reflexology with Essential Oils and Healing Touch Marie Knoll: Back to Basics, Natural Health Supplements and Essential Oils Andy Smith: Garden Elf Creations, Amazing Woodwork Greendale Studio Cabin: Storybook Cottage Style Greendale Woodwork & Design Judy Cadrin: Native Tea Mike Rebar: Stone Sculpture

ARTISTS GLADE

Sabine Arends: Fused Glass, Garden Art, Plates, etc. Dichronic Glass Dawn Hanson: Muddy Duck Pottery, Functional and Decorative Pottery Amber Gall: Red Cedar Herbs, Essential Oil, Beeswax, Carrier Oils Susan Wage: Outdoor Garden Art and Paintings April Laurie: Dancing Yarns, Scarves, Needle Felted Bracelets, Hand Painted Magnets, etc Medieval Display: SUNDAY ONLY Angela TerMarsch: Sculpture Vee and Wayne Jones: Casting Resin, Metal, Crystal, Gemstone (Organite) Deena Bowerman: Coastal Designs, Tole Painting, Handcrafted Drums, Driftwood Birdhouses, etc. Sherry Walker: Leather Work Colin Mallard: Award Winning Author and Art Photographer: NEW BOOK LAUNCH Mars Avian Rescue

SATURDAY ALL DAY ON THE MAIN PATH Jorge Alfaro: Peruvian World Music ALL DAY IN THE ARTIST GLADE Bruce & Judy Wing Tracy Canil: Wandering Flute

MAIN PATH

ATM Robert Belz: Custom Made Jewelry in Sterling or Gold, Fossils Earth Fire Opals: Marilyn Vance Cheryl Moore and her Driftwood Horse Darrel Hancock: Functional Pottery Flavours of the Med: Nathalie Clermont, Gourmet Mediterranean Spice Blends Painted Earth Studio: Corinna Hiebert and Susan Grierson, Concrete Garden Art, Planters, Fountains, and Stepping Stones Terrier Blades: High Quality Knives Red Cod Forge (Demo) West Coast Chainsaw Artist Display Peggy Burkosky: Watercolours Patt Scrivener: Acrylics

16, 17 & 18th ADMISSION $8

Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm Monday 10am – 4pm

SOUTH LAWN

Carol Leverton: Hand Knit and Felted Hats and Bags Ruby’s Natural Handmade Soap Barb McCrindle: Handmade Fabric Tablecloths, Placemats, Runners and Quilted Aprons Cheryl Truelove: True Roman Creations, Custom Hand Crafted Gemstone Jewelry Linda deBeeld: Handbuilt Pottery, Meditation Bowls, Christmas Plates and Wall Plaques Elena Designs: Wearable Leather Art Katy Fogg: Functional Stoneware Pottery

Driftwood Pavillion

Artists’ Glade

SANTA’S BARN

Courtny Powell: Tree & Me, Carved Wall Hanging, Burls, Turnings and Natural Jewelry M. Morgan Warren: Internationally Acclaimed Bird Artist, Watercolours and a New Book of Work Steve Williamson: Digital Nature & Wildlife Photography Stan Woodside: Wood carving wildlife in relief

Bridal Meadow

LONGHOUSE

Angela Howard Photography: Matted, Canvas (self published book) Roxanne Rose-Bouchard: Qualicum Clothes Works, Handpainted, Handdyed Original Design Clothing Steve Shelley: Woodwork Bowls, Trays, Boards and Furniture

ENTERTAINMENT SUNDAY ALL DAY IN THE ARTIST GLADE Jorge Alfaro: Peruvian World Music ALL DAY ON THE MAIN PATH Brad Prevedoros Trio IN THE SUNSET GARDENS Allan Jossul: Guitar Tracy Canil: Wandering Flute

MAY

South Lawn

FOOD

Long House

THE FABULOUS GOURMET GIRLS INTERNATIONAL FARE in SANTA’S BARN FAMOUS JALAPENO GRILL in the ARTISTS GLADE Private Home

MONDAY ALL DAY IN THE ARTIST GLADE Jorge Alfaro: Peruvian World Music ALL DAY IN THE SUNSET GARDENS Brad Prevedores: Guitar ALTERNATING ALL DAY ON THE MAIN PATH Canuck Country: Jack and Don Anela Kahiamoe: Guitar and Vocals

Sunset Pavillion

The Barn

Parking Entrance

Upper Gardens

Sunset Gardens

Bowling Green

Whittaker Road