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The Conservation Officer Service received a number of calls about cougar sightings in the Comox Valley and Campbell River on Wednesday, March 16. In Comox, shortly before 4 p.m., a person spotted a cougar behind the duck pond in a swampy area at Lancaster Park near the intersection of Lerwick and McDonald roads. Police attended until COs arrived.

Rash of sightings in and around Courtenay in past week An RCMP helicopter that happened to be on a return trip assisted by performing a couple of circles. They spotted an orange domestic cat entering the swamp area. A CO with tracking hounds searched the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because of the house cat being in there it kind of contaminated the scene so we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do a thorough search with the hound,â&#x20AC;? North Island CO Gord Gudbranson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A cougarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scent is the same as a

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IN BRIEF Archeological discovery

A birdwatcher found an unexpected discovery early last week in a small embankment by the ocean on Millard Road in Courtenay. Coroner Barb McLintock said a passerby discovered archeological remains March 12, which were found to be a First Nations midden. They were determined to be pre-contact, she added, and archeological service will be working with First Nations to repatriate them. – Record Staff

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Mayor Paul Ives opened the 102nd Battalion Exhibit Saturday at the Comox Museum. Soldiers from around B.C. formed the battalion, which sailed off to Europe 100 years ago during the First World War. Photo by Scott Stanfield

City and KFN sign servicing agreement A servicing agreement between the City of Courtenay and the K’ómoks First Nation for the provision of water and sanitary sewer services to K’ómoks First Nation IR No.2 property on Condensory Road – including the site of the Puntledge RV Campground – was signed at a special ceremony on March 17. The agreement will allow the K’ómoks First Nation to expand the campground and consider other economic development opportunities. The K’ómoks First Nation has also expressed interest in building a residential housing complex on the property. The signing ceremony was part of the Community 2 Community Forum hosted by the K’ómoks First Nation in their boardroom on Comox Road. Courtenay Mayor Larry Jangula said the agreement is a mutually beneficial one. “We’re pleased that the K’ómoks First Nation now has access to the infrastructure they need to move for-

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Tia Lawrence and her team of volunteers have delivered hundreds of stuffed animals to Syrian refugees in B.C. since the Courtenay woman initiated a Stuffie Drive campaign late last year. The team has also delivered hats, mittens and scarves. “I have really enjoyed having the opportunity to meet the families and see what joy a warm welcome and a small gift of a stuffed animal can bring,” Lawrence said. The team is still in the process of delivering donations, which were received at numerous Valley locations.

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Noting bilateral support with the Comox Valley Regional District or the City of Courtenay, Comox council suggested the Comox Valley Pickleball Association explore their options with the larger community for progression of outdoor permanent courts. At Wednesday’s council meeting, representative Steve Chambers appeared as a delegation with a slideshow using an analogy of a bride and groom detailing progression of the project, which the association is hoping to have at Highland Park. Coun. Russ Arnott called the presentation “a little on the condescending side,” and suggested since the courts would be used by people throughout the Valley, the facility would be regional and the town should not have to bear all the cost. “We need to find a way to spread this around … I support it, but I think there’s a way we can share the cost.” Arnott also added the town does provide facilities (at the Comox Recreation Centre) for pickleball indoors. Last spring, council agreed to meet the association halfway to support a feasibility review of creating the permanent site. The location at Highland Park is immediately adjacent to the roller hockey box. The land is currently leased by the town from School Dis-

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trict 71; the study cost the town $2,000. Coun. Ken Grant asked Chambers how much the outdoor courts would cost. “Excavation is the big cost,” he replied, and added he estimates $60,000 would be a “bare bones” minimum for six courts. Grant said the number seemed light, and noted town CAO Richard Kanigan placed the estimation closer to $150,000. “We have to be responsible with taxpayer’s money. I’m worried about cost overruns. I’m not saying let’s not move ahead with this, but the provincial and federal government won’t give you any money unless you’re shovel-ready.” Kanigan noted he received the geotechnical report for the site, and said a lot of organic material would need to be removed. Mayor Paul Ives explained there is ample precedent for

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Continued from Page 1 Cougars were also seen at Marsden Road on the west side of Courtenay and on the north side of the Puntledge River by the Browns River confluence. There were also a couple of sightings in Campbell River. “Spring has sprung,” Gudbranson said. “Most of the time they’re moving around in different areas. They’re searching for food in and amongst those greenbelt areas. Wherever you see a deer you can see a cougar typically. That’s their main food source.” But they also eat rabbits, raccoons, waterfowl, game birds and small birds, he notes. Gudbranson urges the public to keep pets on a leash to pre-

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Editorial

An end to possibility

hree separate car crashes earlier this month claimed five young lives, and put several more in jeopardy, during one of the deadliest weekends on B.C. roads in recent memory. In Vernon, two women, both 21, were killed March 6 when a pickup carrying five people missed a curve and rolled. Speed and alcohol are both considered factors in that tragedy. Two days earlier in Cranbrook, two young men aged 17 and 19 were killed when their pickup struck a tree. And March 5 in Mission, 15-year-old Lidia Ramos of Langley was killed when the car she was in failed to negotiate a turn on a slippery road and slid down an embankment. Speed is cited as the likely reason the car left the road. But whatever the cause of each crash, the result is the same. Five more lives have been needlessly lost, and their families are now facing the future without a beloved child. “Think about the passengers you have with you,” pleaded Lidia’s mother, Angela. “There’s no need to speed. No one needs to lose their child or sibling.” It’s a simple message, but one that doesn’t always get through. Car crashes remain the leading cause of death among teenagers, and one-third of crashes involving 16- and 17-year-old drivers occur between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., when fewer drivers are out on the roads. According to BCAA, drivers aged 16 to 19 in Canada have a fatality rate nine times as high as that of drivers aged 45 to 54. Whether it’s a sense of invincibility or an inability to connect action and consequence without first-hand experience, it’s hard to say. What we do know is that the deaths leave many other big questions unanswered. Who and what could these young people have become? What might they have accomplished, given the chance? The possibilities were once endless. Now, they’re non-existent.

■ Tom Fletcher POLITICS

My recent columns on B.C.’s struggle with the growing westward migration of transients have produced responses that fall mainly into two groups. The largest is people relieved that somebody is questioning the urban media narrative. That’s the one where drifters, drug addicts, welfare shoppers and thieves are the victims, and working people whose hard-earned communities are being degraded are the problem because of their selfish, uncaring attitudes. Then there are readers so marinated in our nanny-state education, media and political system they object to anything other than a big-government response. They tend to ask, what’s your solution, Tom? As someone who has lost one relative to heroin addiction and almost lost another, I reflect on the history of successful addiction treatment. That is one of detox and abstinence. That’s why I oppose the failed model of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, where resources are poured into concentrated housing and “harm reduction” that perpetuate addiction, handouts and helplessness. Housing Minister Rich Coleman is rolling this

out in other communities, in what I fear is an effort to paper over the problem for an election year. The Globe and Mail recently profiled a methamphetamine addict enrolled at Onsite, the belated treatment addition to Vancouver’s Insite supervised injection site. It was his fifth try, which may have something to do with the fact that when he walks outside he is in the middle of Canada’s biggest street drug bazaar. Contrast that with a facility called Baldy Hughes, a therapeutic community 30 km outside Prince George. It’s a working farm, designed to provide a year-long program of abstinence-based therapy and meaningful work. It uses the traditional 12-step program developed by Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, with peer support and group therapy. There’s a greenhouse for winter farming, livestock to tend, and the residents have designed and built a new horse stable. There’s also a beekeeping project. Residents can complete their high school education, take first aid training and learn basic computer skills. What they can’t do is leave unescorted during their treatment program. They can’t bring drugs, alcohol, weapons or phones with them. It’s a costly program, with a small number of spaces available on referral from B.C.’s social development ministry. Others can finance it with the help of medical employment insurance.

I mention this not to suggest it is a solution for every community, but to compare it with what the B.C. government is spending millions on. A news event was arranged to greet the first resident moving from Victoria’s squalid downtown tent camp to a refurbished nursing home. And who was the poster child for this project, hand-picked by the agency that runs the growing network of shelters in the area? He described himself as a former Edmonton resident who was hitch-hiking around, going from shelter to shelter and ending up camped in the squat. He was impressed by the tidy room with three meals a day he was being given, in a “low barrier” facility where booze and drugs are brought in, no questions asked. What he was really looking forward to, in addition to accommodations, was an opportunity to kick back and play his favourite video game. That would be Grand Theft Auto, where your character runs around stealing cars, escaping police and meeting with criminal gangs. It’s popular with adolescents, which these days means anyone under 30. This is where your tax dollars are going. Waves of people come in, with key trouble spots being communities on the major highways coming into the Lower Mainland. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc

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Letter of apology to the community

To whom it may concern,  This is regarding my apology letter due to my actions of shoplifting from the store Walmart. I can honestly say now when I look back on that day I don’t know what I was thinking, and I truly am greatly sorry. Although it is already done, I am grateful I was given the opportunity to go through the sequence of events the Community Justice Centre has set up for me. After hearing what everyone in the resolution conference had to say, I sat across from the Walmart representative and I was thinking about how I’m glad I was caught that day. I now know how much something that seems so minuscule like stealing $20 worth of makeup really has a huge effect on the community. People don’t realize what happens when items from a store get stolen. I know I didn’t. From this I have learned a lot, things I never would have even thought and I can wholeheartedly say I’ll keep this experience in the back of my head and never make that mistake again. I know that asking for forgiveness is a lot, but I will do something to make this right. That is why I am writing this letter, and will be doing a few more things to prove how much I regret what I did.   This apology to the community was part of a resolution agreement reached between Walmart and the respondent at a resolution conference held at the Community Justice Centre.

Not time to cut corners on water treatment

Dear editor, Re: Water Treatment Meeting Informative (Paul Ellegood letter, March 10) Please, not so fast, Paul Ellegood, Area B. This is not the time to cut corners on water treatment. To protect our watershed for current and future generations is paramount; to suggest that searching for, and discussing the best pos-

sible options (including, for example, systems that while more expensive, are also more effective) is “pie in the sky” suggests that the bottom line on this is money. I think the bottom line is that we had better protect our water not only from environmental pollution, but increasingly from the threat of corporate takeover. Mr. Ellegood seems to believe that ‘environmentalists’ want to restrict recreational use of the lake; in fact, the only activity mentioned by us was the use of speedboats on the lake. Curiously, he also states that “most of the time, we don’t even need to treat the water, it’s that good, so why go to the extra expense of this treatment.” This begs so many questions I hardly know where to start: does he really imagine we could drink the water right out of the lake? Successive boil water advisories suggest otherwise. The BC government is currently working on the province’s Water Sustainability Act; we need to insist that this act protect all the watersheds in British Columbia. As the Amish saying goes: ‘we do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.’ Michele Lampron Comox Valley

We must protect our water, not squander it

Dear editor, Re: Water Sustainability Act I have read an article about the Water Sustainability Act, dealing largely with the practice of FITFIR, first in time, first in right. I would like to address this and a few other points. What water is used for is a far, far more important criterium for deciding on access to water than is prior appropriation. Even before drought situations, the rights of the electorate, municipalities, small farms and ecosystems must supercede the rights of corporations when it comes to water use. The former deal with actual survival. The latter deals with corporate financial deals. Rather than offering water on the old first

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come, first served basis all past and future applications should be examined on their own merits and open to local public input. When a company is sold the buyer should not be able to use the original company’s date of first use. They are not the original company. They are a new company with a new application. In other words, Nestle is not Aberfoyle Springs. Indigenous peoples obviously have the first in time, first in right jump on us all. They don’t have this right through appropriation (BC government’s approach) or application (corporate approach). They have an historical right, a cultural right. Rates are far too low for corporate use of water. Given that water is either being bottled and sold back to us at ridiculous profit or is being used and returned to us full of toxins, rates need to be far higher. Another priority is that our guidelines should be in line with the internationally binding resolution of the United Nations General assembly, to recognize the human right to water and sanitation. Humanitarian needs should come first. We need to protect one of our most precious resources, water, not squander it. Kathy Duperron Cumberland

The highway is the problem, not the drivers

Dear editor, There has been a lot of chatter about the Inland Highway, and speeds and cars turning into fast ferries on the highway (hydroplaning). Well, the blame for all these incidents should be, why? Why does a modern road surface have huge pooling of water on it in the first place? This shouldn’t be, you don’t find that problem on other highways, the pooling places large and small could likely be and should be repaired to keep water from pooling, keeping everyone safer as a result.

David Hayward Fanny Bay

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South Sewer Project Moving Ahead Together

Planning for a community wastewater system to service Union Bay and Royston has reached an important stage. The community is invited to learn more and share their comments about important project updates including: • An update on the amended project size and estimated cost with public private partnership (P3) • An overview of estimated costs and reduced connection fee for residents • Shortlist of sites for the wastewater treatment plant and community pump stations • Potential referendum vote

Wednesday, March 23, 2016 | 4 - 7 p.m. Union Bay Community Hall 5401 South Island Hwy., Union Bay Staff Presentation at 5 p.m. Drop-in Open House 4 - 7 p.m. If you cannot attend, drop by the project office on Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. (3843 Livingstone Rd.) with questions/feedback. Information will also be posted on the project’s webpage. Learn more at: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/southregionlwmp southsewer@comoxvalleyrd.ca | 250-871-6100

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Next generation paying it forward at Better Life Centre ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Several years ago, a quiet Taiwanese man, Philip Chen, came to the Comox Valley to cook meals and teach principles to families. He was friends with another Taiwanese man, Dali Lin, who has helped house people who had been living on the street. Together, these men and their families started teaching and demonstrating kindness to adults and children. Though living in Vancouver, Chen and his family bring other Taiwanese families to the Valley on a monthly basis to cook and teach. The children of the families they taught are paying it forward Tuesday evenings through the Better Life Centre program in Comox, teaching the very principles they learned: Help each other, don’t hurt each other; Staying in neutral; and Loving from afar, to name a few. “Over Christmas, we made about 500 meals up and down

A group of young Comox Valley residents is teaching the principles of the Better Life Centre each Tuesday in Comox.

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the Island and delivered them,” said Carey Porcher, whose life has essentially done a 180-degree turn since meeting Chen and Lin. “It’s all financed by these guys in Vancouver… It’s unbelievable. The first yearand-a-half, I thought there had

to be a catch. By about year three, I realized these guys were the real deal. They call it Planting a Seed.” Porcher was a lost soul before he met the two men. Surrendering his selfish life, he opted to devote himself to helping cook

and teach others so they could do the same. “Everything I did, whenever I gave, I always gave to get,” he recalls. “All my love had conditions. These guys taught me a few principles.” He credits Dali for teaching

Comox cadets shine at regional first aid competition Cadets from the Vancouver Island zone competed in a first aid competition hosted by 2483 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (RCACC) on March 5, 2016 at Work Point Barracks in Esquimalt, and the Comox contingent did very well. 386 RCACS - Comox won the Senior Team competition and finished second in the Junior Team competition. Cadet Petty Officer First Class Rhiannon Parker of 189 RCSCC Comox was named the Top Team Captain in the Senior Team competition. Cadets competed in teams of four and completed both a written examination and a practical test. For the practical test, realistic injuries are created on live casualties to simulate a scenario. Each team responds to the scenario with measured skill and speed, while keeping regard for the nature of the causalities’ injuries and any apparent hazards to the team members. Points are awarded for executing established emergency scene management procedures and protocols. Points are deducted for neglect or aggravation of injuries, delay and unnecessary treatment or activity. The competitors may only ask the examiners about the causalities’ vital signs, as they cannot be simulated.

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Thursday March 24, the topic for discussion at the monthly NDP sponsored “Conversation” will be on “Food policy: planning for healthy people, healthy environment and a healthy economy.” Arzeena Hamir, a Comox Valley farmer and professional agrologist specializing in organic food production will lead the discussion. The conversation is open to anyone who wishes to learn and/or share ideas about the place and potential for agriculture in our valley and province. The conversations have been designed to be low key, open-ended discussions about where we, as a province, country, and community are going and the kind of society we want to foster in the 21st century. In addition to increasing our shared understanding of Arzeena Hamir local and provincial agriculture, it is hoped that actions for developing sustainable food policies ideas will be generated that can become policy recommendations to the NDP provincial organization. BC New Democrats are widely acknowledged for bringing in the 1973 Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) which is recognized around the world for its efforts to preserve agricultural land. In total, the ALR covers approximately 47,000 square kilometres of private and public land. All are welcome to join the conversation on Thursday, March 24, 7 p.m. at Creekside Commons, 2202 Lambert Drive in Courtenay. For directions or to sign up for a ride/ride share call Norm Reynolds at 250-338-0155.

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him not to calculate, and to rid himself of expectations and attachments. Dali and his wife Jin own Maple Pool Campsite in Courtenay, which provides low-rent housing for about 50 at-risk individuals. Porcher says the couple picked him up when he “fell back” in 2009. He has since written a book — Can I Change It? — which contains 100 principles and three steps to help others improve their lives. “My life now is simple,” said Porcher, whose son Max volunteers at the centre. “We talk about principles, about how you can make your life better,” said Max, 17, whose younger siblings, Jimmy and Victoria, also volunteer their time. “Just simple stuff.” A Tuesday session usually involves about a dozen people of varying ages. The younger volunteers teach during the first part, then the rest of the group reflects on what has been said. The centre hosts an annual invitational Dao dinner and ceremony April 9 from 1-5 p.m. The one-time event will feature an 80-year-old master from Taiwan.

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HELLO WEATHER WINNER JIM YOUNG

10 hectare Kitty Coleman Provincial Park

To highlight the diverse water systems operating within the boundaries of the Comox Valley, small and smaller water supply systems will be spotlighted over the following months1. The Kitty Coleman Provincial Park has 72 campsites, with only the caretakers’ site provided with potable water. All other sites are considered “non-serviced”. The 10 hectare park has been managed by a volunteer board since 1919 but the require-

ment to provide potable water didn’t come until 2014, after years of solely providing non-potable water for fire

suppression. The systems has five connections – one hand pump at each of the north and south ends, each supplied by their own well, and a third well

that supplies water to entirely by camping the caretakers’ site, the and boat launch fees. fish cleaning table and A survey about water a general access fauconsumption found that cet. This is the potable the average daily conwater supply that sumption was 19 litres Allbyis Calm, Allover is aBright is being treated for two campers Ultra-Violet light. 24 hour period. Title: Comox Harbour... our little ‘peace‘ of heaven The far reaching Do you have a waMerry Christmas and Description: hand pumps areHolidayster-related question for Happy to all of Just another day, here in the lap of the gods... for fire suppresmy customers.Sonya for future segsion only and are ments? Please send an Enjoying the outdoors in the Comox Valley? May your days email be bright, clearly labeled with to: sonya.jensBi-weekly a winner will be selected to run and your nightssen@gmail.com be safe. Drinking Water in the paper. Enter daily at: Advisories. Waterwoman ConsultSue www.comoxvalleyrecord.com /contests/ This is a seasoning (waterwoman.ca) al water system is a consulting service Win a Specialty Drink on us! Sponsored by: in operation from May based in the Comox 1st to October 1s that Valley. Sonya holds is classified as a Class her Master’s in Water C park, which receives Resources and Coastal no provincial funds. The Management from the operation and mainteUniversity of Bergen, Let me help protect your nance costs are covered Norway.

Listen for native red squirrels as you walk through Tsolum Spirit Park. Their chatter includes growls, screeches, buzzes and chirps, ofSue Laughlin ten accompanied by foot stamping Price’s Alarms and tail jerking.

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BUSINESS Tax tips: Take advantage of changes Tax time is typically about bility Tax Credit, applicable looking back at the previous toward expenses incurred for year. This year, however, one qualifying home renovations. local tax professional says it Available to people who are pays to look forward. either 65 or older at “This year is a bit the end of 2016 or eligiunique in that it’s not ble to claim disability so much about capitax credits, the credit talizing on credits or applies to any renovacuts for last year, but tions or improvements planning and adjustthat allow you to gain ing to make the most Nicole Cahoon access, be more mobile of newly introduced or reduce the risk of amendments,” says Certi- harm within or while gaining fied Professional Accountant access to your home. (CPA) Nicole Cahoon. These And then, of course, there amendments, she adds, affect are the changes to tax rates minimum RRIF and RPP for 2016. withdrawals, capital gains “As of January 1, the federal exemptions for fishing and tax rate for people earning farming properties and much between $45,283 and $90,563 more. was reduced to 20.5 per cent “One change that got atten- from 22 per cent,” explains tion during the election is Cahoon. “For those earning that TFSA (tax-free savings over $200,000 it was raised to account) contribution limits 33 per cent from 29 per cent. have dropped from $10,000 This, combined with a new to $5,500 for 2016,” explains ‘high rate’ for donation credits Cahoon. “It’s very important to encourage charitable donathat people don’t over-contrib- tions, should influence how ute to their TFSAs because, high income earners approach like with RRSPs, the Canada their tax planning.” Revenue Agency will charge Though her focus is on lookpenalties on that – and they ing ahead, Cahoon notes that can be costly.” there are also some changes to Cahoon also gives the exam- 2015 tax returns, which must ple of the new Home Accessi- be filed by April 30.

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“The Child Tax Credit is no longer available,” she says. “The good news is that claimable child-care expenses have increased, and the Children’s Fitness and Arts Tax Credit is now refundable, which will help out lower income families. “As with any new credits, it’s a good idea to check with your accountant to ensure your expenses qualify,” she adds. “With all these changes happening in 2016, more than ever it’s a good time to speak with a CPA, look at the big picture and plan for your future.” Nicole Cahoon is a chartered professional accountant who offers a full range of accounting and bookkeeping services to small and mid-sized businesses in Courtenay. For more info, go to nicolecahoon.com

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Another Juno-nominated act plays for jazz society this week Following last week’s terrific performance by saxophonist Allison Au, Georgia Straight Jazz Society brings another 2016 Juno-nominated ensemble to The Avalanche Bar on Thursday, March 24, when Peripheral Vision takes the stage at 7:30 p.m.

The Juno nomination (Jazz Album of the Year: Group, for Sheer Tyranny of Will) provides proof of the band’s ascent from its 2012 Galaxie Rising Star Award Winner at the Montreal Jazz Festival. This is the third Juno-nominated act at the Avalanche in recent weeks. Peripheral Vision

will be going head-to-head against Allison Au for the Juno in the Jazz Album: Group category. Peripheral Vision’s musicians comprise one of the most exciting and innovative jazz quartets to have recently appeared on the international jazz scene. Based in Toronto, the creative leaders of the group are long-time musical collaborators: guitarist Don Scott and bassist Michael Herring. They have assembled a synergistic musical unit

designed to push the boundaries of jazz while engaging the listener with a grooving, toe-tapping immediacy. Scott and Herring are joined by saxophonist Trevor Hogg and drummer Nick Fraser. While the compositions are Herring and Scott’s, Peripheral Vision is defined by its group rapport. Bringing back the anything-is-possible democratic approach of both 1960s jazz and garage bands, the music takes shape as a collective process.

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Scott show an NIC Foundation fundraiser Holy Week

Local artist Brian Scott is hosting a show and sale at Filberg Lodge over the Easter Weekend that will double as a fundraiser for the North Island College Foundation. Visitors at Scott’s Black Creek studio often ask what influenced him to become an artist. “I’m an air force brat,” is his immediate response. As a youth, Scott lived on the South Coast of England, then moved on to France (#2 Fighter Wing). He also spent time in Baden Baden and Lahr in West Germany, and of course Ontario and B.C. At a young age he saw the Mona Lisa smile, Rouen cathedral, King Ludwig’s castle, and the Tivoli Gardens. Most weekends his father Ralph Scott would load up his older children and have a ramble through

the European countryside. Every town or village had a story and an artifact of its history. At some time in the last 2,000 years either a major battle was fought, the heir to the French throne jumped off a cliff to escape the British, or a great church or castle was built and subsequently became a romantic ruin. These adventures were etched on Scott’s impressionable brain at a young age. He has spent the last 41 years trying to fathom and express those early exuberant emotions in both his writings and paintings. As Picasso so aptly stated, “It is the child in the man (or woman) who is the artist.” Brian Scott’s Filberg show runs March 26-27, Easter Saturday and Sunday, from 11-4 p.m. Twenty per cent of all sales will be donated to the NIC Foundation.

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“Gaudi perspective, Barcelona” (Spain) is one of the pieces available at Brian Scott’s Easter show.

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Comox Valley Art Gallery offering course in grant applications

The Comox Valley Art Gallery is hosting an information session about arts grants Wednesday, March 23, at 7 p.m. Walter Quan, Program Officer at the B.C. Arts

Council, will use BCAC programs as a model to share experiences from both sides of funding application forms. Quan will also present information on B.C. Arts Council programs for stu-

dents and emerging artists. Quan has worked at the BC Arts Council for almost 24 years, holds a Human Resources/Commerce degree from UBC, and is famous for baking muffins for the par-

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Next Fat Oyster Reading Series night presents a triple bill of guests

The Fat Oyster presents an entertaining evening of poetry and prose with award-winning poets Patricia Young and Terence Young, and local author and wood lot owner Harold Macy on Wednesday, March 30 at the Fanny Bay Hall. Patricia Young’s recent book Summertime Swamp-Love picks up the theme of her earlier acclaimed book, An Autoerotic History of Swings. Rather than exploring themes such as sex and wooden boats, in her latest book she examines the reproductive life of other species. With a sense of awe and bemusement, and a sprinkling of science,

Patricia Young

she examines the boudoir of animals, birds, fish, insects and even invertebrates, unabashedly playing with our erotic imaginations. Young has published 12 books and won over 50 awards. Among these she has twice-won the Dorthy Livesay Book Prize, won the Pat Lowther

Award, a CBC Literary Prize, two National Magazine Awards and twice been nominated for a Governor General’s Award. Terence Young is an accomplished author of five books of fiction and poetry. He has won the Victoria Butler Book Prize and been nominated for the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize and a Governor General’s Award. Also a teacher, he won the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching. His most recent book, The End of the Ice Age tells 13 tales of hardscrabble men: stories of unfulfilled expectations, infidelities, and meaningful victories.

Author Harold Macy is a local character himself who has lived in the Comox Valley for 40 years, surrounded by old hippies, fundamentalist Christians, badly-aging cowgirls, loggers and urban refugees. His book, The Four Storey Forest: As Grow the Trees So Too The Heart, has been described by author Jack Hodgins as, “remarkable…. Part autobiography, part spiritual journey, part historical fiction and part arboreal adventure.” This Fat Oyster reading will be on

Wednesday, March 30, 7 p.m. at the Fanny Bay Hall. Doors open at 6:30. Minimum $5 donation at the door. For more information please see the Fanny Bay Hall website athttp://bit. ly/1zHWBGD and Facebook at /fatoysterreading

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Spencer Hay raised more than $2,000 for VIMSS at his PHOTO SUBMITTED Chairlift to Success ski-a-thon.

Chairlift to Success was a big success. That’s the word from Spencer Hay, who on March 12 skied for 12 straight hours at Mount Washington to raise funds for the Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society. “The event went great!” Hay said. “I skied for the full 12 hours without any breaks. Pretty tired and cold near the end. I will be posting our total amount raised in the final video in a couple of weeks, but I can tell you that we are over the goal of $2,000. Amazing!” Hay said people can still

donate until after the final video is posted. “You can donate online on our website http://www.chairlifttosuccess.com/,” the 19-yearold said. As for doing it again, Hay said, “I would if I was still in the Valley next year. I am going away to Toronto for school in September so it makes it a bit tough.” The ski-a-thon was filmed for a video which will be shown to supporters and to raise more awareness of the fundraiser. One of VIMSS’s mandates is to provide yearly grants to athletes from Vancouver Island who compete in mountain sports on the Island. Money raised from the ChairLift to Success fundraiser will provide additional grants, Hay noted.

Currents turn on the power at ringette mini-tournament

Barr, who deked the goalie and scored with 29 seconds left on the clock. With only six seconds to go the Currents got another penalty. With two players in the penalty box and only two defenders in their zone, the Comox team was able to kill the six seconds and win the game. After that exciting finish the team headed to North Surrey to play Surrey White Rock. Comox was on a high from their nail-bitter win over Fraser Valley, so they came to play with a ven-

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geance. Four minutes into the game Barr scored assisted by Gammon and nine minutes later Charly Mastrobuono scored assisted by Gammon. Comox’s defence was on fire and completely shut out the other team. The score was 2-0 after one period and they continued to dominate through the second. Mastrobuono scored followed by Barr assisted by Egilson. Gammon scored next and Egilson scored the final goal assisted by Guay. Comox Valley goalie Cole Champis had incredible, game-saving shot after shot. With two minutes left in the second, Surrey White Rock scored for a final score of 6-1. “It was a great season for the Comox Valley Currents and it couldn’t have happened without the fabulous parents that give their time,” a spokesperson said. “Thank you to the coaches (Trudy Barr, Haley Hill and Helen Oliphant) for giving their time. And, finally the players: it is amazing to watch these players transform over the season growing into strong, capable and knowledgeable teammates. To find out more about ringette or joining a team (registration is ongoing throughout the year) visit www.comoxvalleyringette. com.

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The Comox Valley Currents (all nine of them) ringette team ventured to the mainland to participate in a mini-tournament against the Vancouver Vipers, Fraser Valley Fusion and Surrey White Rock. Their first game was against the Vancouver Vipers - the team they beat 8-4 at the West Coast Classic. Comox’s Kylie Barr was the first to score assisted by Lindsay Gammon and 20 seconds later Gammon scored unassisted. Vancouver tallied twice before the end of the first and we were all tied up for the second. With 9:14 left on the clock, Gammon scored her second goal assisted by Barr and Danielle Egilson and the team was ecstatic. Things then took a dramatic turn with Vancouver scoring four more goals. Comox just couldn’t recover and the game ended at 7-3. Game two against Fraser Valley Fusion had no score after one period (ringette games have two 20-minute periods). It wasn’t until 13:57 into the second period that the first goal was scored by Gammon with an assist from Emily Van Holderbeke. Fusion answered quickly with a goal and then again with nine minutes left on the clock. With four minutes counting down, Inara Turner (who

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Paul Edward Love It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Edward Love announces his passing after a brief illness, on Wednesday March 16, 2016 at the age of 88 years. Paul will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Blanche and his children, Rick (Sherry) Love, and Terry Love. Paul will also be fondly remembered by his four grandchildren, Stacey, Jamie, Cody and Kiley, also by his sisters, Ann and Edith. Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we must all take, And each must go alone. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all part of the Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan; A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, Go to friends we know. And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds: miss me, but let me go.

FUSSELL, Roy November 22, 1935-March 14, 2016 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Roy Fussell. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Elizabeth, children Gerald (Stacey), Peter (Angela), Mary (Dan), grandchildren Amy (Cory), Bianca, Joseph, Brody, Jacob, Malcolm, Riley, great-grandchildren Ryler and Jaxx, and brother Brian. Roy was passionate about ďŹ shing and river conservation for ďŹ sh habitats. He was a member of the Fish and Game Association, Environmental Council, Puntledge River Restoration and the Fly Fishing Club. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23 at St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, Campbell River with a reception to follow. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers memorial donations can be made to the charity of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice.

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With sadness we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Kevin Sparks (Sparky). Kevinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone fishin to the big river in the sky. Kevin leaves behind his wife Carol, daughters Lisa (Matt) and Panagiota (Andy), grandchildren Kaitlyn, Juliane, Alexander and Priya. His brother Steve and his dog Buddy. He also had many friends and relatives. We invite all who knew Kevin to join us in a celebration of life on Thursday March 24, at the Comox Legion from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. In lieu of flowers a donation to his favorite charity - Wheels for Wellness would be appreciated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tight lines and straight shootinâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;How big? How many?â&#x20AC;?

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August 5th 1928- March 6th 2016 The family of Glenn Plewis sadly announce his passing on March 6th at the age of 87. Glenn was born in Kyle, Saskatchewan on the family farm. Soon after the family moved to farm at Entwistle, Alberta. Glenn was always a curious, inquisitive lad working along with his father and honing skills that would serve him well in later life. The tough decade of the 1930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taught Glenn to be practical and resourceful adding to his repertoire. Glenn spent several years on the DEW line in the NWT as a heavy duty mechanic and camp chief. Later he worked at Harmac Pulp Mill in Nanaimo as a millwright. Always looking for a new challenge and entrepreneurial at heart he ventured out on a few independent enterprises before ďŹ nally moving to Black Creek to start up and operate a dairy farm on Kelland Road with his late wife Pat. In 1987 Glenn and wife Judy moved to their Fanny Bay hobby farm on Holiday Road. Here they enjoyed almost 30 years of supposed retirement but were always busy raising sheep, a few cows and chickens which were all a labour of love. They enjoyed their many ďŹ ne horses and were very proud of them. Glenn was predeceased by his parents Ambrose and Marion Plewis, twin brothers Erwin and Edwin, brother Jack, and Glennâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter Penny. He is survived by wife Judy, sister Lorraine Collinson of Vancouver, stepdaughters Pauline Woods, Vicky and husband Ross Jamieson, grandchildren Michelle Brass, Carson and GrifďŹ n Jamieson all of Courtenay, nephew Brent Collinson of Vancouver, niece Lorrie Fox of Ellensburg, Washington. Glenn was a big man with a kind, gentle and generous heart. He will be sorely missed. A celebration for Glenn is planned for early July.

MARY FLORENCE CARTER SEPTEMBER 5, 1916-MARCH 13, 2016

Mary was a wonderful person and we were fortunate to have her in our lives. She was predeceased by her parents Dickey and Mary Isenor; husband Walter Carter; brother John (Phoebe) Isenor; sisters Emma (Henry Parkin/Jack Ahern), Alice (Roy) Filbey and Margaret Isenor. She is survived by sister Janet (Ted) Vaughan; brother Dick (Alice) Isenor; daughter Vivian (John) Muir; sons Frank Carter and Larry (Kathleen) Carter; grandchildren David (Corina), Sarah (Andrew), Jay (Andre), Adrienne (William) and Alex (Johnny); great-granddaughter Sloane and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Mary came to Merville in 1919 where she worked on the family farm and learned about gardening, acquiring a love of growing things. She and Walt bought 5 acres on Robb Road in Comox (now part of the Rec Centre) that they farmed. After Walt died, she maintained a vegetable and ďŹ&#x201A;ower garden on her own and generously shared her crops with friends and neighbours. She was especially proud of her ďŹ&#x201A;owers and visitors were given a garden tour and a bouquet â&#x20AC;&#x201C;- and often baking, too. She was a good cook and an excellent baker and was famous for her breads â&#x20AC;&#x201C;- especially her air buns! She practiced the domestic arts that she learned from her mother- sewing, embroidery, crocheting and knitting. She made dozens of sweaters of all sizes and everyone received socks for Christmas! Mum and Dad ďŹ&#x201A;ew to Edmonton, Nova Scotia, Mexico, Las Vegas, Hawaii and Japan, but their favourite mode of travel was by truck and camper. They drove all over Canada and the US in convoy with friends. She and Dad also used to ďŹ sh for salmon, launching at Point Holmes. There was a friendly (we think) rivalry as to who could catch the most/biggest ďŹ sh. Mumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hobbies included water colour painting- especially of landscapes like The Spit which she could see from her window. She also enjoyed bird watching- especially the birds in her yard. She particularly enjoyed watching the pair of eagles that were nesting in a tree in front of her house. (They were perched there the day she died.) Mum spent her last years living in Casa Loma and The Seniors Village where she was so very well cared for. Her family is forever grateful for the love, kindness and respect Mum received there. Thank you, thank you, thank you everyone. There will be a celebration of life for Mary later. (Photo at yatesfuneral.ca)

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Milford on March 15, 2016. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Private family arrangements.

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(6-12 years) Two fun filled days of playing curling on ice! NO experience is necessary! Learn about the game of curling in a fun way! All you need are clean shoes, a helmet and warm clothes! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on the fun! Register as an individual OR as a team of 4. Registration deadline is March 28th, 2016 REGISTER AT THE LEWIS CENTRE

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The family of GLENN PLEWIS wish to thank Dr. Mark Woldnik of Dunsmuir Medical Clinic in Cumberland. For several years and always going that extra mile Dr. Woldnik kept Glenn comfortable, active and doing what he loved. We are very grateful to you, Dr. Woldnik. Also thank you to Caroline Hayward of Dunsmuir Medical Clinic for always being there for us.

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IVY ROSE OFFERSEN (NEE STURGESS) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372. NEW EXCITING mini VLT’s. Produce buckets of cash monthly. Attracts customers like money magnets. Locations provided. Ground floor opportunity. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website www.tcvend.com

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Passed away peacefully after a short illness at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Passed awayinpeacefully a shortand illness at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox. Born Hanna, ABafter to Reginald Ivy Sturgess, she is predeceased Comox. Born in Hanna, AB toPhill, Reginald andhusband Ivy Sturgess, she She is predeceased by her parents, her brother and her Henning. is survived by her daughters parents, her brother her (Roger) husband Henning. is survived Sharon (Ali)Phill, and and Shirley and thirteenShe grandchildren. Rose very active in church andShirley community lifeand andthirteen will begrandchildren. missed by her by herwas daughters Sharon (Ali) and (Roger) familywas andvery many friends and acquaintances. Rose active in church and community life and will be missed by her family many friends andFuneral acquaintances. Viewingand will be at Piercy’s Home on Wednesday, March 23 from 6-8pm. Funeral will be officiated by Fr. Klock on Thursday, Viewing will beservice at Piercy’s Funeral Home on Bill Wednesday, March 23March from 24 at 1pm at Piercy’s 440 by England BC. 6-8pm. Funeral serviceFuneral will beHome, ofﬁciated Fr. Bill Avenue, Klock onCourtenay, Thursday, March In at lieu1pm of atflowers, to Living Word Episcopal Church orBC. your 24 Piercy’sdonations Funeral Home, 440 England Avenue, Courtenay, favourite charity. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to Living Word Episcopal Church or your Please join us in remembering Rose by visiting our memorial at www. favourite charity. piercysmtwashintonfuneral.com

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