Comox Valley Record, April 28, 2016 by Black Press Media Group

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If you have questions about the lengthy boil water advisories or the amount of time in Stage 3 water restrictions in the past year, you may wish to attend the Comox Valley Water Forum being held at the Comox Recreation Centre on May 7. ■ P3

Push to bring back ABE programs

The North Island Students’ Union would like to see government funding reinstated for Adult Basic Education programs. ■ P4

Charrette produces possibilities

Three main ideas emerged from a design charrette process last month at Native Sons Hall: create the heart of downtown; improve the core streets of Fourth, Fifth and Sixth; and make better connections, especially to the Courtenay River. ■ P4

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Agility team to challenge the world ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Glenn Tiede and his dog Billy Bob — a seven-year-old Jack Russell terrier/border collie cross — are bound for Buckingham, England to compete at the World Agility Championships at the Addington Manor Equestrian Centre. In agility competitions, a handler directs a dog through an obstacle course in a race for time and accuracy. Tiede, a Black Creek resident, and Billy Bob are the lone B.C. tandem among 19 teams representing Canada at the May 13 – 15 event. They will compete in the pentathlon, which consists of two agility runs, two jump/ runs and speedstakes (jumps and tunnels). “It’s been something I’ve been woking for for a while,” said Tiede, the manager at Black Creek Farm and Feed Supply who has been involved in the sport about 16 years. He teaches classes twice a week in Courtenay at Team Agility Group (TaG), which he owns and operates. The Canadian agility team is picked by points accumulated throughout the previous year. The main event is the national agility championships. The Black Creed duo fared well last summer at nationals in Ontario, though Tiede sustained an injury Glenn Tiede and Billy Bob in competition. during the three-day competition. PHOTO BY Linda Matteson-Reynolds Photography “The Friday, Saturday I was doing really good. I was basically in first place. Then on the Sunday, my first Ian Pate, a Campbell River resident dy’s pawsteps. Tiede’s son has started run I went to the first course and I who was regarded as the founding to run the dog. “What I find the most is the dogs blew my hamstring. So my weekend father of agility on the North Island. “It’s a growing sport,” said Tiede, don’t come speaking English and we was done.” He and Billy Bob were alternates recalling the popular dock diving don’t come speaking Dog,” Tiede said, for the national team, but they ended event at the fall fair where he and noting all kinds of dogs are suited to up making the squad when a woman Billy Bob used to compete. “It’s amaz- the sport. “It takes time and training how many people here in the Val- ing to get the dog to understand our dropped out. “It’s like any sport, there are inju- ley do it. There’s probably four or five vocabulary. And for us to learn how ries that happen,” Tiede said. “There’s different clubs that host classes in to use our bodies to direct the dog. a lot of twisting and turning, and stop the area. There’s trials at least once It’s a matter of both members of the team learning how to communicate and go stuff. You see a lot of knee a month.” Billy Bob is well suited to the sport with each other and understanding braces at times. The sport just keeps each other.” getting quicker and quicker. People because he is fast and agile. “He can turn real tight, but yet he He goes through a lot of dog treats push for that extra half-second here still has flat-out speed.” in a session. and there.” As opposed to displaying the clas“I try to use a lot of toys just to Tiede discovered agility when he and his wife Debbie were first mar- sic terrier stubbornness, Billy Bob is keep it fun. You’re playing games — it ried. They had a dog — an energetic more likely to turn to his master with doesn’t seem like work.” Along with competing, Tiede is also border collie/Australian cattle dog — a look that says, ‘Why didn’t you tell an agility judge for different trials and were looking for something to do. me to do this sooner?’ Billy Bob has a son, Bew Boo, who around Canada. He will be in MediWhen they moved from the mainland might someday be following in dad- cine HatSepten later Financial in May. Ltd. to the Island, they happened upon

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First Street from Menzies Avenue to Puntledge Park will be closed due to construction activities Tuesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 4 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Detour routes will be set up and the road will be closed to all traffic including transit, cyclists and pedestrians while the contractor is on site. Traffic control personnel will be on site to direct traffic and assist emergency services when necessary. For questions about the road closure, contact the City’s engineering services department at (250) 334-4441.

Comox Valley Water Forum May 7

If you have questions about the lengthy boil water advisories or the amount of time in Stage 3 water restrictions in this past year, you may wish to attend the Comox Valley Water Forum being held at the Comox Recreation Centre on May 7 from noon to 2 p.m.  We will focus on the reasons for these events, the plans being made by our municipality to address these problems and specific steps we can take as residents to deal with water issues. There will be three presenters. David Stapley from Project Watershed will give a power point presentation of our watershed and the concerns we should have for its integrity. Mike Herschmiller, manager of water services for the Comox Valley Regional District, will help unravel the complexities behind our current water problems and give an update on what is being planned to address them. Al Fraser, superintendent of parks for the Town of Comox, will share some of his experience with plants and lawn choices that he has gained over the past 30 years with the Town. In addition, Iritex Irrigation will have a display of some of the products that residents might wish to consider in reducing water consumption. Gail Bates from the CVRD will staff a booth focusing on composting procedures. There will also be additional booths.

May Nature Walk a fundraiser

Comox Valley Nature continues its monthly public nature walk series with a fundraiser for Cumberland Recreation and children education. Normally, CVN public walks are free; however, in this instance a fee of $8 is being charged by Cumberland to raise funds for children education. All proceeds will be donated to purchase early years physical education equipment. Participants who are not CVN members should pre-register with Cumberland Recreation (recreation@cumberland.ca). This walk, hosted by Dr. Loys Maingnan, is intended to serve as an introduction to birding at Cumberland Marsh and bird habitat ecology. In May, Cumberland marsh is home to about 35 species of birds including some spectacular cavity-nesting birds and Central-American migrants. Interested participants are invited to meet in front of Jumbo’s Cabin at Cumberland’s Chinatown entrance on Sunday, May 1 at 9 a.m.

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Students’ Union wants funding reinstated for ABE programs ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

The North Island Students’ Union would like to see government funding reinstated for Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs. Adult Basic Education helps students most in need qualify for higher education and employment. More than half of ABE students are women. About 20 per cent are parents. The union says the programs had been tuition-free in B.C. since the Liberal government of Gordon Campbell eliminated ABE tuition fees in 2007. But seven years later, government announced a $6.9 million cut to ABE programming, and removed the tuition-free ABE mandate. “We’re not convinced that it’s going to cost them any less,” said Jessica Sandy, the union’s executive director. “It’s not even that it’s a cost savings, it seems to be just a principal thing they’ve come up with.” Last fall, she said North Island College had about a 20 per cent drop in ABE enrolment, which represents an approximate four per cent overall drop in the school. About 30 to 40 per cent of students

come through adult upgrading before coming to NIC, she added. Before funding was cut last fall, Alanna Mitchell was working full-time and upgrading courses in the evening because her high school English and math were not accepted as prerequisites for her college program of choice. When she started upgrading English, she paid a $15 assessment fee to determine her level, and a $25 application fee to start upgrading. After the funding cut, Mitchell paid $213.30 (not including workbooks) for a two-credit math course. Unaware of the Adult Upgrading Grant, she paid the entire amount out of pocket. “It was really hard,” said Mitchell, who later qualified for a grant that covered tuition and books for math. “I don’t think I would be able to continue taking courses if it were not for the grant, especially because my work contract just ended.” Last year, NIC was among 18 colleges in B.C. to receive funds ($6.9 million in one-time funding) to continue to provide ABE. But Sandy said many schools used that money to hire someone to assist with grant applications. “Why are we trying to make this more difficult?” Sandy said. “It’s people trying to retrain themselves, and we should be encouraging that.”

Government concurs that adult upgrading programs are important but says schools are finding it increasingly difficult to deliver courses free of charge. “The decision to allow institutions to charge tuition for adult upgrading programs was necessary to ensure sustainability of these important programs, while upfront, non-repayable grants are available for low-income students,” Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson said in a statement. “Adult upgrading grants cover the cost of tuition, textbooks, supplies, transportation and childcare. Grants for half the cost of tuition are available for students with an income of up to 10 per cent above the income threshold.” The union says government’s definition of ‘low-income’ will shut out thousands of students because the Adult Upgrading Grant is only available to those making $23,647 or less. But Wilkinson notes the income threshold for free tuition and other expenses for a single person is $23,647 while the threshold for a student with two dependents is $36,192. More than 4,500 students accessed upgrading grants in 2015-16 compared to 4,244 students the previous year, Wilkinson added. In 2015-16, he said government spent $7.6 million more on funding

Adult Upgrading Grants “because our government is committed to ensuring that public post-secondary education remains affordable for students, taxpayers and government.”

Design charrette produces three main ideas for council to ponder ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

public and design professionals work together on visions and goals for future development. A series of events — led by Michael von Hausen, who facilitated a downtown forum last year — drew 240 people over the course of four days. In terms of a social and cultural heart of downtown, one idea is to create a ‘Duncan Commons,’ a central location framed by the library and art gallery. It would include a

multi-use area closed to traffic, and a plaza at the south end spilling onto Sixth Street to the edge of the library. The next steps in the process involve working with the pubic and the business community to work through detailed designs, and to explore opportunities for partnerships and funding sources. Courtenay council has authorized $100,000 towards the process. To date, the City

Friday deadline for feedback on five-year financial plan

The public has until Friday, April 29 to provide feedback on a draft of Courtenay’s five-year financial plan. If council approves a four per cent tax increase, the average commercial sector impact will increase 2.36 per cent, while an average residential property would increase 4.2 per cent. A commercial property with an average assessment value of $689,500 would see a

potential increase of $183. A residential property with an average assessment value of $285,000 would yield a $55.87 increase. To provide feedback, email info@ courtenay.ca Council has also considered input from the Citizen’s Budget Survey that was completed in January. Council needs to adopt the tax rate bylaw by May 15. –Scott Stanfield

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Isfeld students help design app for school announcements ■ Elanor Bukach Student intern

Isfeld student Matthew Black and the rest of Anotiv Team are tackling communication issues between students and teachers at local high schools including Highland and Vanier in the Comox Valley, as well as Timberline in Campbell River. Anotiv, created as part of the Destination Imagination program, is an app that serves as a replacement for traditional announcements, and as a method of organization and communication between school members. “We saw a major problem at schools where students didn’t listen to the announcements,” said Black. “So we decided to engage students and what better way to engage students

A derelict boat that had washed ashore at Goose Spit in January has been removed.

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Eyesore no more ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

A derelict boat sitting on the shore at Goose Spit since January has been removed, confirmed the Comox Valley Regional District. The boat, which started off as a catamaran, was washed ashore during a storm, coming to rest within the RD’s water licence area. The RD worked with the owner, who had come forward, to remove the vessel. They had set a ‘drop dead’ date at which point they would move in and remove the vessel, and would charge the owner for removal costs. Doug DeMarzo, manager of parks with the CVRD, told The Record in March he couldn’t confirm a specific date, but noted it is sometime in April to align just before the RD’s fire season. The CVRD confirmed the owner conducted partial removal and the district handled the final clean-up, and is billing the owner for the final costs. Earlier this month, another derelict vessel in Deep Bay was safely removed following pressure from various levels of government.

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Imagination Global Finals are being held in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 25, and the Anotiv Team is fundraising in order to represent Canada and the Comox Valley on the global stage. Although initially a Destination Imagination project, Black is intending to use this start-up to pursue a

business in the near future. Along with its use in the education system, Black believes that Anotiv could be equally as valuable for companies or non-profit organizations. Donations can be made to help send the Anotiv Team to Global Finals on the team’s website at anotiv.com

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Croquet for YANA a multi-tasking fundraiser Looking for a fun family event while supporting local non-profit YANA (You Are Not Alone), and the Mark Isfeld and Highland grads? Then the fourth annual Croquet for YANA event at Isfeld Secondary School in Courtenay on Sunday, May 1 and at Highland Secondary May 8 is the perfect fit. The event will include the popular annual Croquet for YANA, the opportunity to test drive a new Ford vehicle, and grad car washes and barbecues. Christopher and Wendy Smith initiated Croquet for YANA, in support of the local non-profit group that helps families cover the cost of out-of-town accommodation and expenses while a child is receiving medical treatment outside of the Comox Valley. The Smiths started hosting the event three years ago, the day after their wedding. Chris lost his wedding ring somewhere on the croquet pitch and still has not found it saying “... it must still be honeymooning.” Although the Croquet for YANA event has been successful, the Smiths understand that business owners can be overwhelmed by requests to support charities. So they began to explore ways to add to the charity event but lessen the blow to the business community by combining a number of charities under one tent. This year the Smiths are partnering with the Mark Isfeld and Highland Secondary grad executives to help with their grad fundraising. The Smiths believe the concept of Croquet for YANA/Drive One for the Community is all about giving local business exposure for their charity efforts. Each supporting business is given a plot of land on the croquet field to advertise themselves anyway they want, but they must also add a croquet ‘hole’ with a start and end, and at least five wickets. It is just like mini golf. Tickets are sold, by donation, to play-

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their creative croquet holes with greeters to add instruction and encouragement to players. Both school principals, Mark Isfeld’s Jeff Taylor and Highland’s Dean Patterson, support the events as part of YANA week in the schools. YANA spokesperson Hugh MacKinnon gave accolades to the Smiths for their community leadership and sponsorship of this event. He also encouraged participa-

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The final numbers for the Comox Valley Community Clean-up are still being crunched, and a wrapup report will appear in next week’s Record, but the early returns are impressive, particularly from James Barth (far left) and his dedicated Cook Creek crew. Barth and his team of about 20 residents hauled away 9,922 pounds from the back roads in the Cook Creek area - just shy of five tons. “That is a fantastic yet sad total,” said Barth, who signed off with a note of gratitude to all his helpers. “From the bottom of my heart I thank each and every one of you for your time and efforts.”

Sweets abound at A Chocolate Affair Celebrate Fair Trade Fortnight with delectable chocolate creations (both savoury and sweet), music by Jenn Forsland and Wendy Nixon-Stothert, Blue Moon Winery tastings, a silent auction and more. World Community is showcasing Camino Fair Trade chocolate at A Chocolate Affair, Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Upper Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay. Smiles are guaranteed at this event. Guests will sample a variety of lavish dishes created by talented chefs and chocolatiers from Atlas Cafe, As You Like It Catering, Cumberland Hemp Co., Dark Side Chocolates, Edible Island Whole Foods Market, Locals Restau-

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Scattered Skits - The Second Stage Players, an Evergreen Club drama group, is presenting ‘Scattered Skits’ on April 27 and April 28. Twenty actors will present 12 different skits, guaranteed to make you smile. Conference Hall of Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre on Wednesday, April 27 at 1:30 p.m. (doors open at 1) or on Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30). Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Filberg office during business hours or at the door. Light refreshments included. FMI call 250-338-1000.

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St. John the Divine Church in Courtenay will be holding its annual plant sale on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Organizers promise a wide selection of perennials, vegetables, annuals, house plants and miscellaneous garden-related items. The sale will be held in the parish hall, located at 579 – 5th Street Courtenay. For more information, contact the church 250-334-4331 or patmos@shaw.ca or visit sjtdcourtenay.ca Experience ($25; $20 for seniors and children) are available at the Red Carpet Boutique in Comox and Bob City Records in Courtenay, as well as at the door. The show starts at 7 p.m.; doors at 6:30.

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Saturday, May 7 Roller Derby Game - Stone Cold Stellas Junior Roller Derby VS Victoria’’s Rotten Apples. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for this family-friendly event at the Comox Valley Sports Centre (Arena 1). Game starts 6 p.m. (until 8). Entrance by donation. 50/50 draw and entertainment. Bring the whole family! FMI: stonecoldstellas.com or join Stone Cold Stellas on Facebook.

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Weed legislators mustn’t get lost in their own rhetoric t seems a harmless, wink-wink, nudgeI nudge situation where the law really doesn’t mean much because it’s going to

change soon. Or is it harmless? To say the regulation of marijuana, including how it is dispensed to the public, is in limbo is a gross understatement. The federal government announced last week — on 4/20 no less — that it will have legislation ready in a year to legalize marijuana. “We will introduce legislation in spring 2017 that ensures we keep marijuana out of the hands of children and profits out of the hands of criminals,” federal Health Minister Jane Philpott said at the United Nations. “We will work with law enforcement partners to encourage appropriate and proportionate criminal justice measures. We know it is impossible to arrest our way out of this problem.” We agree with the importance of keeping marijuana out of the hands of children. It would be naive, however, to think there will no longer be a criminal element to the pot trade once legislation is passed. People who profit from the illegal cultivation and distribution of marijuana will continue to do so, as long as there is a profit to be made - and if all they have to do is sell it cheaper than what the government plans to sell it for, you can rest assured there will still be a considerable profit margin for the crooks. After all, booze has been legal in Canada for the better part of a century, and the illegal alcohol racket (i.e. smuggling) is still a billion-dollar industry in this country. What’s disturbing, regarding marijuana, is the inconsistency in the way the issue is being handled by different detachments and police forces. Some (certainly not all) Campbell River and Nanaimo dispensaries have been shut down after raids by police. There are 30 in Victoria currently operating, minus the raids. Some people need marijuana for medicinal purposes. Medical doctors wouldn’t prescribe weed if that wasn’t true. But where are they supposed to get it? Why is the law being enforced differently in different jurisdictions? One thing is certain: until the spring of 2017, there will be confusion, angst, illegal activity and arrests. And the illegal activity and arrests will continue afterward. — Black Press

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They call it clickbait for a reason. There I was, all focused on an important journalistic research safari with the help of my faithful sherpa Google (it’s OK, they pay me to do stuff like this) when the link leapt off the screen and smacked me hard, right on my mousing finger. It was the TripAdvisor rating page for a restaurant in Tofino called “The Pacific Breeze Fishermans Net.” It had no less than 26 reviews. And every single one — EVERY SINGLE ONE — had the exact same bottom line: “Terrible.” The headlines speak the message better than I. “There are no words” “Run when you can” “Beware!” “AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS” “The worst restaurant in Canada” “Dear god no.” “We survived! Do not go!” and “Think of the Bates Motel” These are just the first eight that popped up. The more detailed content gets worse. I know online restaurant reviews can have their flaws, between owners planting false praise and vested interests indulging in a little overthe-top attack posting. But this seemed different. I mean, I scoured TripAdvisor’s

visor. This was definitely the right place. It looked like it hadn’t been open for quite some time. I wasn’t going to get my dinner there as planned. And, I must admit, I wasn’t too upset about that fact. As I walked back to my car, I thought about what Petryk had said about the necessity of hospitality businesses staying on top of social media and using the consumer feedback to massage their operations. And it occurred to me that — whether through agency or circumstance — I could see no evidence that the operators of the The Pacific Breeze Fishermans Net gave a damn about what TripAdvisor readers and posters thought. It helped cement my opinion that consumer expectations and a changing Tofino had simply passed them by. ***** About 24 hours later, I was rolling east, past the foot of Sproat Lake. I glanced at my wife snoozing peacefully in the passenger seat after a restful evening spent at the Terrace Beach Resort (TripAdvisor’s number-two ranked Ucluelet hotel). I realized I never did give her that dinner out I promised. I made myself a pledge: when I get home, I’m going to make reservations for Bistro 694. Just the two of us.

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restaurant reviews for every community from Mill Bay to Port Hardy. The only other place that even came close to the abysmal ratings of the Fishermans Net was a strip club in Campbell River. And even with comments like “filthy outside, filthy inside” and “absolutely gross,” two reviewers had the heart to give that place a “poor” and one more an “average.” How does somebody — anybody — go oh-for-26? I knew what I had to do. I quickly banged out the above prose and fired it off as an email to my oh-so-lovely, incredibly understanding wife. “Honey,” I said. “How would you like to go out for dinner this weekend? Just the two of us?” *** I missed the The Pacific Breeze Fishermans Net on my first pass. I was trundling blissfully toward downtown Tofino when my wife spotted a “wir sprechen deutsch” sign she remembered from the reviews. I wheeled the car around and parked. It was a haggard complex that included a hotel and not one, but two restaurants. One appeared to be a coffee shop, the other a dining room. Each looked deserted. A faded sign that at one time must have been backlit rested above the dining room door. I could still read the word “Net.” A sunroofed patio adjacent a row of booths in the coffee shop matched the photo on TripAd-

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Send your letter to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com Please keep letters to a maximum of 300 words and sign with your name and hometown. We reserve the right to publish and to edit for space/clarity. Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are the sole opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the paper.

Drivers cutting corners a danger to others

Dear editor, When it occasionally happens that an oncoming vehicle crosses the centre line into your lane, does it alarm you? You no doubt feel that the driver of that car is not driving with due care and attention, and possibly endangering public safety. You may feel afraid for a moment. But what about when a vehicle ‘cuts the corner’ a little bit to the inside? To a driver, this is probably much less threatening. However, pedestrians and cyclists using the shoulder are incredibly vulnerable to vehicles cutting the corner. For cyclists, they can’t even see it coming. This scenario has caused injuries and fatalities in some areas in the past, and remains a practice that is an accident-in-waiting. During the fall of 2015, I surveyed 1,955 vehicles traveling past two corners on the Dyke Road and Comox Road. I tallied a) the number of vehicles in their lane, b) with their tires on the lane marking, and c) those with their tires completely on the shoulder. The results were alarming. More than half of the vehicles (51 per cent) on Dyke and Comox Roads either had a tire on the shoulder lane line, or were completely over it and driving on the shoulder at some point. The vehicles were counted over two and a half hours, spread between six observing periods on weekday mornings. During the survey, 49 pedestrians and cyclists passed by. We need to keep our vehicles under better control. It is unacceptably dangerous if half of Comox Valley drivers are routinely driving on the paved shoulder. The safe and legal apex of the comer is outside the line, so stay in your lane! I want to recommend line grooving (as on Hwy. 19 and the connector) to alert drivers who cut the corner into pedestrian and cyclist lanes. This should be done wherever drivers commonly leave their lane. Dyke Road, Hwy. 19A between 17th and Ryan, and Cumberland Road are all

good places to start, as these routes are heavily used by cyclists and pedestrians, and by vehicles. Ian McQuade Comox

Don McRae MIA on water too?

Dear editor, Re: More questions than answers with water (April 14 letter): With all the issues swirling around our drinking water, why is the one person we should hear from, BC Liberal MLA Don McRae, missing in action? It’s terrible he hasn’t said anything about this urgent issue. We’re on the brink of longterm debt and municipal tax/ water rate increases for a $70 million water filtration plant that we may not even need if only logging, land use and watershed authority are updated to reflect the 21st century and the public need for healthy drinking water. Like many, I worry about the destruction of forests in our watershed by timber company “owners” and conflict of interest. Their “lumber” includes trees that store and filter our drinking water. These trees are much higher in value to the public than the private selloff of raw logs. But who’s the sellout? It’s economic and ecological madness to make citizens buy expensive, energy-intensive “grey infrastructure” to replace what our overharvested forests’ “green infrastructure” does for free. We need one watershed authority to ensure fair public priorities and public interest. The BC Deputy Minister of Environment recently said “long term success” in water security will be measured when human activities “result in cumulative benefits, not impacts” and by the “game-changer” of updating asset management to include trees’ valuable “water balance services”. Many BC government initiatives – Living Water Smart, Green Communities, Climate Leadership Plan – depend on such accurate values. So where’s Don McRae? Forests are lucrative public assets. Trees hold water

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Dear editor, Further to the debate concerning the new pump station: After spending a decade or two musing about the sewage affairs of the Victoria area, I thought, how can a modern city get away with this? Discharging raw sewage directly into the ocean, and a particular pretty ocean and surrounding area at that, all more or less because of the population and it’s leadership’s inability to settle on a site due to NIMBYism? Must be a one-of-a-kindtype of community! Well would you take a look around this Valley. Where to put pump station #2? All of the suggested solutions are indeed band-aid solutions all the way around to myriad different problems and scenarios. As far as I can see, all of this rooted in our communities not wanting or seeking a long term sustainable solution, due to an unwillingness to “pay the piper.” We can throw money at the band-aid solutions, then run a high risk of complete system failure from a broken pipe, or direct our funds towards the real solution, which is an overland route. We must ‘Pay the Piper.’ The questions are only how much, and when? The sewage we create is our responsibility, and we must find the solution for these problems. So are the disagreements around pump station #2 just based on NIMBYism? No, not at all, this is a series of really bad decisions by our communities and their leaders. Kris Nielsen Comox

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Filberg china shop back for sixth season Lynn Hodge Special to The Record

Val Graham, a longtime member of Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association, loves china, crystal and collectibles. She had a vision for the Filberg Lodge, hoping to start a small gift shop and raise a bit of money to contribute to the upkeep and beauty of this historic site. What better solution than combining these two interests and opening the Filberg Gift Shop in the summer of 2011? Now in its sixth season, the gift shop at the Filberg Lodge has surpassed everyone’s expectations. Graham and her amazing group of about 40 volunteers reached a milestone this past year, raising a total of $100,000 over the first five years of business. Back in 2011, a group of ladies approached the Filberg Lodge board, proposing a gift shop fitting the heritage aspects of the property. With seed money of $1,000 and Val’s husband, Richard Graham, suggesting soliciting donations from people downsizing china cabinets and such, the vision became a reality. The generosity of people has amazed Graham, with more than 300 people donating to date. “I love china, crystal and all collectibles. They excite me, and when donations come in, it is like Christmas morning,” says Graham. Many people are cleaning out their parents’ homes, searching for an appropriate place to donate the small treasures collected over a lifetime that a younger generation no longer seems to want. Graham has even had parcels delivered by Fedex. As well, the Filberg Gift Shop carries a few select purchased items to supplement the donations. Donations are always wel-

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Val Graham, a longtime member of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association, is thrilled with the success of the Filberg Gift Shop which enters its sixth year of offering donated china, crystal and collectibles for PHOTO BY LYNN HODGE sale. come and pick up can be arranged by phoning the Filberg office at 250-339-2715. As Val Graham has been heard to say, “When you donate something, someone may purchase your item and love it as much as you or your mother did.” The Filberg Lodge is situated on nine acres of beautiful parkland on Comox’s waterfront. The Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association

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Island Express announces flights to Victoria, Abbotsford Island Express Air announced a new daily service to Abbotsford and Victoria from the Comox Valley Airport starting May 16. The airline will also offer flights to Boundary Bay (Delta) in the Lower Mainland, with service to Powell River available for an add-on fare. “We are pleased to offer our passengers the option of flying to Victoria or the Lower Mainland from the Comox Valley Airport,” said YQQ CEO Fred Bigelow. “This is a niche market that has been underserved and we are pleased that Island Express Air has seized the opportunity to cater to those passengers who are looking for another way to access

these destinations. We’ve also had a fair number of requests for service to Powell River and this new service will provide that option for those on the Sunshine Coast who wish to avoid the ferry crossing.” “If you are looking to do business in Victoria or in the Lower Mainland, Island Express Air can have you there and back in the same day. Our flight times have been built with the business traveller in mind but are also well suited to the leisure traveller who wants to avoid taking up half of their day driving or waiting for the ferry,” said Gerry Visser, owner of Island Express Air. “We offer a great product for those who value their time.”

Flights from Comox to Abbotsford, Boundary Bay and Victoria start at $209 (including all taxes and fees) per direction when booked online two weeks in advance of the travel date. Prices go up to $232.22 for flights booked up to 24 hours prior to departure time, and return flights are discounted by approximately $10. Island Express Air also offers pick-up or drop-off in Powell River for a $52.50 addon fare including all taxes. Most Comox flights will have at least one stop in Nanaimo or Victoria. The Victoria flight will be 40 minutes long, whereas the Abbotsford flight will take an hour.

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Many people say their hearts led them back to the Comox Valley. In Ernst Vegt’s case, that adage is a little more literal than most. Ernst returned to the Comox Valley with his wife, Jennifer, four years ago, after nearly four decades away. “I lived here from 1973 to 1975. I always loved the Comox Valley but when I left I had no plans to ever return. But as luck would have it, I had a little heart problem, which is now sorted out, but I just knew there was too much stress in my life in Vancouver – particularly with the traffic - so we moved to the Comox Valley. Ernst built his business, Coast Imaging Arts, in the Vancouver area, but thanks to the digital era, he was able to move his home and keep his business relatively intact. “Luckily, many of our clients have followed us here,” he said. “We are old-fashioned colour separators, for images for books, signage and the likes - wherever images are required.” Having a business in the imaging industry comes as no surprise for those who know Ernst, considering his love of photography. “It kind of runs in my family,”

he said. “My two brothers were both photographers - they ran a very successful colour lab in the Vancouver area. I guess I was the black sheep of the family, because I became a lithographer, so the printing industry.” Ernst is a familiar face to many causes in the Comox Valley. He can often be seen volunteering for one thing or another - be it picking up trash at the Comox Valley Community Clean-Up, or spearheading fundraising calendars for the Comox Valley Food Bank - he keeps himself busy, giving back to the community. “Wherever we live, we need to contribute to making that community as good as it can be,” he said. He became active with the Comox Valley Camera Club upon his return to the Valley, and was instrumental in the rebranding of the club, to its current incarnation, as the Comox Valley Photographic Society. He was also responsible for the new website (cvps.ca), and was named the member of the year for 2015. Although it would not appear so at casual glance, Ernst insists that he has indeed slowed his pace since moving back to the Comox Valley, which was, after all, the intent. “Yes, it has (slowed down). There’s always enough to keep you busy, but I love that, honestly, it’s only 10 minutes to anywhere in the Comox Valley. It’s such a breath of fresh air. It’s where we belong.”

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best in choirs, and for his exhilarating and inspiring choral compositions and arrangements. While the focus of the evening is definitely music, the benefit will be to more than the listeners, as all proceeds from this event will go to a newly formed refugee support group. Safehaven: Refugee Sponsorship Group is the coming together of four local, like-minded churches, along with members of our community here in the Comox Valley, wanting to make a difference in the world, even if only to one family. Born out of the images of bombed-out cities, desperate raft crossings of the Mediterranean, and the despair of overcrowded refugee camps due to the largest migration in human history,

Safehaven’s current focus is on fundraising to support its initiative. With the estimated costs at $30-$40,000 for the first year for a family of four, this fundraiser concert could not come at a better time. The four churches forming Safehaven are Living Hope Alliance Church, Cumberland United Church, Comox United Church and St. George’s United Church. Cheques will be accepted made out to St. George’s United Church with the memo line tagged “Safehaven” or “Refugee Fund”. Please join us for an evening of extraordinary music and a celebration of the power of song to bring people together, even across continents and cultures. This will be a night that you won’t soon forget!

Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble presents Faith, Love, Joy! Join Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble this weekend for its spring concert. This session Cantiamo welcomes back several alumni to the group. They are a great addition to the choir and their more mature voices bring a richness and depth to the sound of the group. On Friday, April 29, the Ensemble presents “Faith, Love, Joy!” at Comox United Church (250 Beach Dr, Comox). The program will include tracomoxvalleyrecord.com

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students who just earned their Bachelor of Fine Arts, features the work of Kelly Davidson, Lori Kenney, Anita Lawrence, Denise Lawson, Jeanne MacGrotty, Frances Semple, and Trish Smith. They have just graduated from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design extension pro-

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are not very industrious when daytime temperatures are below 10 deg C. So, even if some flowers develop, there may not be pollinators around to do their bit for fruit set. One more factor to keep in mind when planting your garden: last frost date (LFD). March 18 was the last night of frost in our garden this spring. So far. This has me worried. LFD in 2015 was on April 14. Still early for us, as LFDs have typically fallen between April 28 and May 10 in previous years. March 18 is just too freaky to think about, so I think there is a “bump” still to come. I have not planted our tomatoes in the greenhouse yet because the overnight temperatures in our unheated structure are only averaging 6.5 C to date. For more information on ideal temperatures for planting your vegetables, ‘Sophie’s Choice’ tomatoes at the Royston School Garden. check out the chart on my website at PHOTO BY LESLIE COX duchessofdirt.ca below 10 C, root development will likely ed growth and poor fruit set. (One or be poor and growth stunted. two nights is okay but more than three Leslie Cox co-owns Growing Concern Cottage Garden in Do not forget about temperature in succession can have an impact.) Black Creek. Her website is at duchessofdirt.ca and her colneeds for our pollinators. Many of them Soil temperature: if readings are umn appears every second Thursday in the Record.

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Chevy Malibu doesn’t just break the mould – it smashes it Victoria, BC – The all-new 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is stronger, longer and wider but surprisingly it’s also lighter giving it extra fuel efficiency appeal. Such features check the boxes of those concerned about safety and economy but for many its greatest appeal might be that it bears no resemblance to its predecessor. To say the fourth generation Malibu was plain would be complimentary but the latest version cannot be damned with such faint praise. It adopts the current trend to make a sedan look like a coupe but without drastically compromising rear and rear side views with too deep a slope in roof and window design. (A standard back up camera reduces that slight visual shortcoming.) It does resemble the larger Impala, a model the hypercritical Consumer Reports organization described as the best domestically produced sedan ever. The Malibu’s beauty is not just skin deep, which can also be said of the Impala upon which such high praise was showered. The interior is roomy front and back, thus addressing a previous deficit in the rear. Controls are handily placed and the dash is a clean design. A few more dollars could have been spent on materials – a little too much plastic for me. The trunk is massive and can be made more so by the split folding rear seats. Many other spots are within the cabin to be cluttered too. Time to press the start button and strike out along the Pacific Marine Circle Route on Vancouver Island. A short hop through urban Victoria showed it to be an able town car but it came into its own on the highway. The body, strengthened with high-tensile steel, reduces flex in the vehicle at speed and thus reduces cabin noise. Some of the route was sparingly paved. On those stretches, the ride struck a nice balance between a harder, sporty feel and the softness of those North American boats of yesteryear. You don’t really get much feedback through the steering wheel on regular roads and only a little more on the aforementioned bumpy patches. Suits me, especially as this car will find most use as a family traveler. The standard power unit is a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine (8.7 / 6.3 L/100 km city/hwy), which generates 160 horsepower. An optional 2.0-litre turbocharged unit adds another 90 horses (10.6 / 7.1 L/100 km, city/hwy). A hybrid is on the way, featuring a 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine and electric motor drive system (5.0 / 5.1 L/100 km, city/hwy). The 1.5 version matched to a six speed auto should find favour with most drivers though long-distance drivers would likely enjoy the 2.0 mated to an eight-speed auto. The Malibu L starts at $21, 745. LS - $24, 245, LT - $25, 242, Hybrid - $28,850, Premier - $32, 045. Destination freight charge is $1,650. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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A few thoughts on traffic tickets ■ Tim Schewe BEHIND THE WHEEL

Arrest someone, fight with them, throw them in jail and see them through to penalty in criminal court seems to be business as usual for the police, but write someone a traffic ticket and it’s like you’ve called their mother a bad name. Those drivers who admit to an error are willing to pay the price of the ticket as long as they don’t get any penalty points. The trouble is, if you plead not guilty and are found to be, the justice presiding has no control over penalty points. They are assessed by ICBC in response to the conviction. The only way to avoid pen-

alty points is to be convicted as the registered owner of the vehicle involved in the offence rather than as the driver. Police officers write tickets to drivers rather than registered owners for a good reason. Bad driving behaviour deserves to be recorded so that the driver can be dealt with appropriately if they continue disregard the rules. Registered owner violations are not recorded so there is no continuing accountability. Penalty points are incidental to the driving record. Many drivers hope to successfully dispute a violation ticket for reasons including such things as the officer not asking them to sign the ticket, that vehicle details have been left blank or or incorrect in some way, the radar reading was not recorded on the ticket or a spelling error has been made. In most cases, these things are not imme-

diately fatal to a successful prosecution. There is plenty of advice and misadvice on the Internet to use in planning a ticket dispute. Consider your research source carefully before you decide to rely on it. Give preference to trusted sources such as websites for B.C. law firms and avoid information from the United States or counsel from discussion topics written by people with unstated qualification. Better still, take advantage of the Canadian Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service. It is educated and economical. For more information about this topic, visit drivesmartbc. ca. Questions or comments are welcome by e-mail to comments@drivesmartbc.ca. Tim Schewe is a retired RCMP constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience.

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Workers bean supper Sunday in Cumberland On Sunday, May 1, community members and friends of the Cumberland Museum & Archives will come together to celebrate the struggles and triumphs of working people around the world. Since its inception in 1997, Workers’ Day Bean Supper has become an anticipated annual community gathering in Cumberland. The history behind Workers’ Day Bean Supper goes back to the 1912 strike, when Cumberland miners evicted from company houses were forced to live with their families in tents on “Striker’s Beach.” As a compassionate gesture, or perhaps as a way to deflate rising tensions, the provincial government sent boxcars of dried navy beans for the strikers and their families. Big Strike Beans kept them alive throughout the long winter. For our May 1, supper the beans are accompanied by corn bread, coleslaw and a dessert, and perhaps a glass of something from the Cumberland Brewing Co. Guests will enjoy music by local songwriter Gordon Carter, as well as a reading of scenes from The Ballad of Ginger Goodwin, a new play about

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ensure Canada legislates labelling, to keep our children and environment healthy. Parent educated the student body on the dangers of GMOs and shared her committed journey as this inspirational 16-year-old moves towards legislating GMO labelling of foods in Canada. In the afternoon, junior students watched the documentary Bag It to learn about the dangers of plastic in our environment and our bodies, and SharkWater - a documentary about the plight of our ocean and sharks. Al Fraser and his Comox Parks team led 30 Grade 8 students with shovels and trees to the Northeast Woods where they planted 50 trees in a newly broom-cleared meadow. Senior students listened to speakers who explored the impact of climate change and environmental degradation on animal habitat, estuaries, watersheds, river health, and food sustainability and safety. The message was the same from all our community faces

huge challenges ahead- but we have also had significant successes. Rachel Blaney, who flew in early from Ottawa to join the conference, closed the day reminding students that each person’s voice can matter. The Highland Eco Team and Ms J. Peacocke would like to thank all the speakers and sponsors who so willingly donated funds and services to make the Earth Day Celebration possible. Anyone interested in supporting Rachel Parent’s Organization, A Kid’s Right To Know, may still send donations to Highland Secondary School as the EcoTeam continues to fundraise on her behalf.

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The Dodge City DH is the only downhill race of the 2016 Island Cup Series.

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A great season of VISAS ski and snowboard improvement clinics The 2015-2016 ski season has concluded and it was a stellar winter for the Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snow Sports race program. This year five skiers and three snowboarders came out for weekly clinics to improve their technique, practice gates and make great turns in the powder. Don Nesbitt, sitskier with the team, managed to get bring home bronze medals in giant slalom and Super G at an event in Whistler in January. Don was invited recently to ski at Revelstoke for more training through the LIVE IT! LOVE IT! Foundation. Congratulations goes out to alumna racer Melissa Pemble, who had an amazing season on the BC Para Alpine team Canadian Nationals with silver and two bronze finishes at the Canadian Para Alpine Championships to add to a season of hauling in the hardware. The team trains each year and tries to attend at least one race off the Island but this year travel distances led to a decision to stay on our home mountain for a weekend in February. This gave us a chance to go night skiing, a first for some of our team members. Of course, being 2016, there was more powder waiting for us on Sunday morning. Team co-ordinator Jen Bowlby thanks Mount Washington Alpine Resort for all their support and thanks

The meeting will start with a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session related to the design, construction and operation of the new facilities. The North Island Hospitals Project (NIHP) team, Island Health and representatives from Tandem Health Partners will be on hand to answer questions and gather input. For more information visit the NIHP website at: nihp.viha.ca

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Some of Vancouver Island’s best downhill mountain bikers will descend – quite literally – on the Comox Valley on May 1. That’s when the United Riders of Cumberland (UROC) are hosting the Dodge City DH, the only downhill race of the 2016 Island Cup Series. “This is always a great event,” says race director and UROC board member Ally Greer. “It’s great trails, great riders and great fun. As always, the famous UROC barbecue will be in full effect, and there will be lots of awesome door prizes available to all participants.” With divisions ranging from beginner to expert, and even a single crown and a kids’ under 12 division, the Dodge City DH is open to riders of all ages and abilities. Full-face helmets are mandatory for all racers. “We couldn’t put on this event, or any of our events, without the support of our sponsors,” says Greer. “Our platinum sponsors include the Riding Fool Hostel, Can West Mechanical, Dodge City Cycles, Trail Bikes and Mountain City Cycle. Our gold, silver and bronze sponsors are too many to name,

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The Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports race team gathers for one last team PHOTO submitted photo for the 2015-2016 season. to Big Red Chalet and Thrifty Foods for donating funds towards our weekend. Families of the racers provide so much support throughout the season and so thank you all for bringing these racers up all winter long; Liam Wigger, Andrew Miles, Joe Grubwieser, Nathan Hole, Bridge Warwick. Special thanks to Ron Greenhorne and Bazz Petropolis for making the long trek

from Nanaimo and Duncan almost weekly. For anyone who may qualify as an adaptive skier or snowboarder through the BC Adaptive Snowsports membership, consider contacting our instructors and find out if ski and snowboard improvement and even racing would be right for you. Check us out at visasweb.ca/indexx.php and visit our VISAS Facebook page and on Flickr.

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Orcas come away from competitive stream on top The competitive girls’ team from the Comox Valley Orcas Synchronized Swim Club participated in the Mable Moran Regional Meet at Watermania in Richmond earlier this month. As this was the girls’ first meet in the competitive stream, the six girls from Courtenay and Comox swam in the novice competitive group. As every synchro meet has two components – figures and the routine – each did figures on their own, followed by the group routine. Figures are a combination of skills and positions that require strength, control and flexibility, and the girls do not know which figures will be required until they attend the meet. Emmy Lan and Anika Wulff competed in the 12 and under figures. As this was Lan’s first year in synchronized swimming and her first competition, she could have entered the competition in the novice rec category, but because the team needed a sixth person for their routine, she has swam competitive since only the middle of September of 2015. In figures Lan received eighth place and Wulff came in second. In the 13 and over category, Alex Grant came in first for her figures. Jillian Bryson placed fourth, Aili Forrest placed fifth, and Bella Anderson placed sixth – all finishing within the top 10. After swimming their routine to Candy Man by Christina Aguilera, and adding their figures totals, the girls’ marks put them in first place in their

the Comp and the Rec Stars will be competing closer to home at the Aquatic Centre in Nanaimo at the Jean Peters Provincial Championship and Recreational Island Meet. More information about the CV Orcas can be found at www.cvorcas.com or on Facebook at Comox Valley Orcas. Registration for the next synchro session will start in the fall for anyone (child to adult) who is interested. Try-It sessions are a great way to get in the water for a class to see if you want to join the CV Orcas.

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Axé Capoeira Comox Valley’s first Batizado a success During the last week in March, the Comox Valley’s local capoeira group welcomed the world to their first Batizado and Brazilian Cultural Festival. Graduada Carnauba from Atlanta, Georgia kicked off the five-day festival with workshops for children and adults at the Axé Capoeira Comox Valley Academy on Fifth Street in Courtenay. Thursday workshops moved to the Comox Rec Centre to accommodate the increasing number of students flocking to the Valley to partake in the event. Students were treated to a workshop with Mestre Eddy Murphy of Macau, China (a part of the Portuguese empire until late 1999), and enjoyed a high-energy roda afterwards. By Friday, all of the special guests and students had

arrived, including Grão Mestre Barrão (Recife, Brazil), Contre-Mestre Camara (Phoenix, Arizona), Contre-Mestre Tigrão (Calgary), Contre-Mestre Barrãozihno (Vancouver), and Contre-Mestre Testinha (Victoria). The founder of Axé Capoeira — Grão Mestre Barrão — led the evening’s roda, and all guests were formally welcomed. On Saturday, 150 students (including 60 children), were busy in workshops all day at the Comox Rec Centre. The group then put on a top-notch show to a sold-out crowd at the Sid Williams Theatre, showcasing traditional Afro-Brazilian dances and, of course, capoeira. The event concluded on Sunday with a Batizado and Troca de Corda held at the Native Sons Hall, where students played with Mestres

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also like to thank their local sponsors: Sure Copy, the Butcher’s Block, Island Soul Films, and Heavyset Media, as well as the staff at the Comox Rec Centre for going above and beyond in supporting the event. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that was developed by African and native slaves in the 1700s. It is a beautiful, rhythmic art form involving self-defence, music, song, acrobatics and strategic play. Axé Capoeira is an

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■ In February, Charlotte Schaufelbuhl went to Vietnam to hand out 150 wheelchairs and 30 trycicles to underprivileged people. This is done through Daybreak Rotary Campbell River and The Canadian Wheelchair Foundation. Dancing and Tapas is the annual fundraiser, happening May 7 this year at the Campbell River College. Tickets are available through Hansi Zihlmann 250-337-8858.

■ Calvin and Deanna Woroniak took the Comox Valley Record with them on their safari trip to the Serengeti game park, Tanzania Africa.

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

■ On April 13th, Grand Knight Arnold Lamb of Knights of Columbus Council #4597, presented a $1,000 cheque for St. Joseph’s General Hospital Comox, to Jane Murphy President and CEO. Ms. Murphy had been invited by the Knights to give a presentation at Christ The King church on the changing role of the hospital in the future. About 80 people attended the meeting.

■ A recent donation to the Comox Branch of the Navy League of Canada of $347 from the HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial. Funds were raised from a percentage of the sales of the Remembrance Day lawn signs (shown in the photo) that HMCS Alberni Museum sells each year. Pictured in the photo are from the left Lewis Bartholomew Project Director of The Alberni Project, Jarrod Moreau Coxswain of 189 Port Augusta Sea cadets, and Tracey Court, president of the Comox Branch of the Navy League of Canada.

■ Rotarian Marty Douglas, of the Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise presented a cheque in the amount of $2,800 to Alinda Ware on behalf of the Kenya Education Endowment Fund to assist promising children with their high school education. Strathcona Sunrise Rotary has supported this project for the past 16 years with the assistance of Ms. Ware, a member of the Kakamega Rotary Club, who lives in Kenya for six months each year.

■ The Comox Valley Hospice Society is grateful to the members of the Florence Chapter #53, Order of the Eastern Star, for their generous donation of $ 1,115.50 earmarked to support care for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Pictured L to R are Brenda Stanton, Ruth Barry, Barb Holme, John Dean, Lyn Sontag, Marnie Dean, Paula Horky.

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Keith Flood Keith Flood passed peacefully away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, in Courtenay, BC. Keith chose to be at home where he could open his arms and we could each curl up with him to give and get the hugs and love we all needed.

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On March 30, 2016 Donna McLean lost her best friend, Noel Patrick Kearney, who was also her husband and mate of 35 years. He was 54. Noel will be deeply missed by Donna, their animals, his sisters Sheila and Sharon, his 10 Nieces and Nephews and Donnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extended family.

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Noel was a scholar, a writer, a photographer and, above all, a gentleman. Noel continued to read and exhaust his brilliant mind up to the day of his passing.

I thank the Lord for giving Keith and I, our children, grandchildren, great grandchild, his sisters and our special friends this precious time to share memories, love, healing and peace together. We will all miss him so much.

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It is with deep sorrow in our hearts that we mourn the sudden loss of our mother, Hazel Wilson. Hazel Irene Wilson nee Allen, was born in East Delta on the 5th of September 1929, the 3rd daughter born to John and Dorothy Allen.Â In 1940 John and Dorothy moved their family to Ladner, B.C.Â Shortly after the Wilson family with 9 children, Frank being the oldest moved next door.Â Hazel and Frank Wilson became a couple in their early teens and married in 1947.Â They were blessed with six children, three boys and three girls. Hazel wasÂ predeceased by her husband Frank, her parents, John and Dolly Allen, her son Gordon and son-in-law Rick Turner. Survived by her daughters Wendy, Winona/Nonie, Barbara (Rick), sons Jim (Kim), Jack (Arlyne),Â and her manyÂ cherished grandchildren (16) and great grandchildren (24). Hazel is remembered for her fun loving personality and the warmth with which she welcomed everyone that came into their home.Â She is now happily enjoying her reunion with her beloved husband Frank. A service at Piercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mt Washington Funeral Home will be held onÂ Saturday May 7th at 1pmÂ to be followed with a gathering at the Best Western Westerly Hotel to celebrate and share memories.

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John Harold (Jack) Ward passed away peacefully at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital on April, 20th, 2016 after a brief illness, surrounded by those he loved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Popâ&#x20AC;? to those who knew him, was born on April 21st, 1931 in Calgary Alberta, and was predeceased by his father Harold Octavious, his mother Ellen (Templeton), and his great grandson Noah. Jack is survived by his sisters Dorothy (Scott), Joy (Hilton), and brother Richard (Joyce). Jack is also survived by Maureen, his wife of 62 years, daughters Jan, Terry (Larry) Rennison, and son John (Krista), and grandchildren Ryan, Jennifer, Taeryn, Graeme, Owen, Lindsay and Stephanie, and two greatgrandchildren, Jacob and Judah. There was nothing more important to Jack than his family. Jack lived on the family homestead in Midnapore, near Calgary, until the family moved to Union Bay in 1934. As a young man, Jack helped his family through tough times, and began working at an early age. In 1953, Jack married Maureen Weir, and began the next chapter in his life. Jack had a legendary passion for automobiles, and had owned approximately 60 vehicles including cars, trucks, and motorcycles during his life when he stopped counting. Many of the vehicles â&#x20AC;&#x153;needed workâ&#x20AC;?. If Jack couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ďŹ x a car or motorcycle, it couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be ďŹ xed. A mechanic by trade, Jack had several careers over his working life, including hauling coal from Tsable River to Union Bay, truck driver and machine operator for Davis Trucking, co-owner of Three Way Service Volkswagen dealership in Courtenay, and a mechanic at Comox Valley Ford. Jack spent his ďŹ nal working years as the mechanic/equipment operator for the Village of Cumberland, and he would tell you these were the best years of his working life. Jack also had a passion for the ďŹ re service. He served for 10 years on the Union Bay Volunteer Fire Department, and building a pumper truck with other department members while he was there. When the family moved to Cumberland in 1961, he joined the Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department the next year and served faithfully for 34 years, retiring in 1996 as a Captain and Honourary Life Member. Jack was one of the early supporters of the Comox Valley Fire Safety House program, having personally built the frame and suspension that the ďŹ re safety house sits on to this day. A celebration of Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at Piercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/Mount Washington Funeral Chapel, on Friday May 20th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with a tea to follow. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, Jack would prefer donations to be made to YANA Comox Valley in his memory.

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November 11, 1977 to April 11, 2016 In Loving Memory â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my heart youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll remain forever near.â&#x20AC;? Rick (Rob) passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of April 11, 2016, at the age of 38, in Victoria, BC. Rick is survived by his mother, Abby (Dave) Manuel; father, Bob (Carol) Helme; sister, Melissa Helme; niece, Autumn Helme; many wonderful aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his girlfriend, Christy and her children, Emily and Brayden. During his life, Rick was involved in a variety of sports: road hockey, soccer, learning to sail, swimming, dirt biking, and playing ball. He enjoyed cookingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especially making pizzas, working on cars, and playing video games. He had a natural ear for music. He took a few violin, drum, and electric guitar lessons, but preferred just to pick out a tune on his own. The remembrance of his smile, sense of humour, and the twinkle in his eye will continue to brighten each day. Deep inside was a gentle and loving heart, which never let go of his hope for a better tomorrow. Thank you to the 911 Responders; Lori Moen; Lyn Blenkinsop; LinĂŠ Chretien; Ron Davies and Linda Herr at McCallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home, Victoria; and Sue and Susie at the City of Courtenay for your assistance, compassion, and caring manner. Thank you to all who have helped in many known and unknown ways. Thank you to our families and friends for your words of sympathy, love, and kindnesses. And, thank you, Christy. No formal service; please enjoy a walk in a park, a hike, or other outdoor activity, together with your family and friends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back to Youâ&#x20AC;?

Nadeau, Ellen Margaret (nee Smith) June 5, 1926 - April 5, 2016 Surrounded by her loving family, her paintings, and her favorite classical music, Margaret peacefully passed away on the evening of April 5th. She was born in Coleman, Alberta (Crowsnest Pass) to Scottish parents, Ellen and Peter Smith. This vivacious mountain girl lived an active life full of sports, music, and art. From SAlT she earned a diploma in commercial and ďŹ ne arts. While residing in Coleman, Margaret married school teacher Ray Nadeau and had three daughters. In the early 50s, the Nadeau family then moved north to Barrhead where Margaret continued to immerse herself in sports, choirs, musical theater, and was especially known and respected for instructing art classes throughout Barrhead and district. While modest about her amazing talent, she was recognized with numerous awards and left a legacy of many treasured paintings for all to admire and enjoy. With her increasing health challenges, Margaret and beloved dog, Teebeau,moved to Vancouver Island in 1994, spending her remaining years cared for by her Comox family. She soon became involved in her new community, making many new friends and supporting her passions for music and art: sitting on boards, singing in CYMC and North Island Choral, and offering life drawing classes in her studio. Throughout her life, Margaret shared her knowledge and talents wholeheartedly and will forever be an inspiration to students and friends alike. She touched many hearts and minds with her generous spirit, positive outlook, and acerbic wit. Her passing marks the end of an era, and she will be so dearly missed. Margaret is survived by her brother, Jan Smith, daughters Jean (Rudge) Wilson, Rita (Jim) Derksen and Louise Nadeau, ďŹ ve grandchildren, lan (Leah) Wilson, Heather (Mike Varney) Randall, Aron and Derek Derksen, and David (Jr.) Motokado, four great-grandchildren, Jacob Randall, Ella, Rhys, and Rowan Wilson, and many more relatives from the Smith, Nadeau and Wilson families. Our family wishes to gratefully acknowledge the expertise and compassionate care shared by Dr. Gino Tancon, Dr. Nap, Nurse Catherine and staff, VIHA, and everyone at Ocean View Extended Care. From her window, she and all her visitors were uplifted by the spectacular view of majestic mountains and shimmering sea. Finally, a very special â&#x20AC;&#x153;thank youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to so many helpful, kind friends. At a later date, a memorial tea will be organized for the Barrhead area. In Comox, on Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, Sunday, May 8th from 1:00-3:30, dose friends and family will gather for a Celebration of her Life in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Studioâ&#x20AC;?. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, please make donations in Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to your local SPCA , St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Foundation, or a charity of your choice. If you require any further information about the service, please contact Toneff Funeral Services.

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Our dear mother passed away peacefully on April 18, 2016. She was an avid lawn bowler, carpet bowler and loved playing cards. Gardening was her passion. Mom loved life and lived it to the fullest. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. No service per her request. Cec (Ernie), Linda (Wayne) and Family.

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Margaret emigrated to Canada with her family in 1953 where they settled in the Comox Valley. She was an active member of the Community belonging to the Hospital Auxiliary, Kiwasa, Sunnydale Golf Club and the Evergreen Seniors. Predeceased by her husband Douglas in 1986. She will be lovingly missed by her son Tony, daughterin-law Shirley, grandsons, Jason, Alex, granddaughter-in-law Eleni and her beloved great grandchildren Ayla and Chase. A memorial service for Margaret will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday April 29th at the AbbeyďŹ eld House located at 994 8th Street, Courtenay. No Flowers by request â&#x20AC;&#x201C; donations to AbbeyďŹ eld House or Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements by Toneff Funeral Services.

Ä&#x2014;Ä&#x161;Ä&#x201C;Ä&#x201D; Ä&#x17D;Ä&#x201C;Ä&#x201C;Ä&#x17D;Ä&#x152; Of Courtenay, passed away at St. Joseph`s Hospital on Friday, April 22, 2016. Predeceased by his parents Frida and Fritz, he is survived by his wife Helga, son Robert and daughter Angela. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father, forever in his ÄŽeld with nature. Bruno`s funeral service will take place on Friday, April 29th at 11:00am from Comox Valley Funeral Home, CremaĆ&#x;on and RecepĆ&#x;on Centre, 1101 Ryan Road. Burial will follow at Courtenay Civic Cemetery. Should friends wish, donaĆ&#x;ons in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 Í´ 1Ďą09 CliÄŤe Avenue, Courtenay BC, V9N 2K6 would be appreciated.

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BOOKKEEPER BOOKKEEPER required for the Boston Pizza Courtenay restaurant Daily cash balancing, Payroll for 50 employees (experience with Payworks software an asset). Maintain General Ledger and Financial Statement, reconcile accounts, and prepare accounting reports. OfÂżce and marketing administration responsibilities as well. Requirements: 3 yrs minimum Bookkeeping experience. Must have experience with Excel and SAGE 50 Accounting Software. Restaurant experience is an asset. Please drop resume off in person at the restaurant (2633 Cliffe Ave) between the hours 11 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 pm or 2 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 pm or email to: boston008@shaw.ca Deadline for resumes is May 6 2016. We thank you in advance but only those short-listed will be contacted.

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Multi Family Garage Sale

Hanging baskets, Perennials, Annuals, Veggies, Home made cards, Gift Items & lots more!

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Saturday April 30 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 579 5th Street

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GARAGE SALES

Saturday 9 am - 12 pm Rain or Shine

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

COMOX - 1913 Bolt Ave. Sat April 30. 9am-1pm Cordless drill, shop vac, sander etc, garden tools, house wares. Lots of Bargains!

ANNUAL

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

8799 Clarkson Avenue Saturday April 30th 8:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. Pontoon Boat, Tools, Camping Gear,Tin toys, Collectableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Yard art

PAINTING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDING SALE...â&#x20AC;?CLEAR OUT PRICING IN EFFECT NOW!â&#x20AC;? 20X20 $5,444 25X26 $6,275 30X30 $8,489 32X34 $10,328 42X50 $15,866. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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The Comox Valley Record has a full time employment position available for an Ad Controller/Receptionist. As Ad Controller, the position requires an extremely organized individual with an uncanny ability to pay attention to details whether big or small. Booking advertising which includes classifieds, print, online and flyers. Accounting skills are required for balancing of cash reports, and bank deposits. This is a team environment and you must be able to work with numerous interruptions and yet stay focused and adhere to deadlines. As receptionist, you will be acting as the first point of contact for clients by phone and at the front counter while maintaining a high level or professionalism and customer satisfaction. Your responsibilities will be answering phone calls and re-directing to the respective departments, handling and re-directing mail and a variety of other duties. Knowledge of Excel applications on a Mac platform are also a requirement. We offer a great working environment with a competitive remuneration and a strong benefits package. Black Press is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in Canada and the U.S. and has extensive digital and printing operations. Please email your resume with cover letter by Thursday, April 28, 2016, to: Chrissie Bowker, Publisher, publisher@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

GARAGE SALES

PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

MULTIFAMILY - Sunday May 1st 9 a.m. to noon 2057 Murphy Ave Comox. Leather Love Seat, LB Leather recliner swivel rockers x 2; Qn Hide a Bed, Storage Bench, Tables x 3: Dining w/6 chairs; Round w/6 chairs; Rectangle. Playpen potty chair, swing, ironing board, bread machine, carpet cleaner, dishes, nic nacs, collectables. Furniture available now, for more info call 250890-0909

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com. REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

TABLE DÉCOR INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE Wednesday, May 4, 2016 10 - 4 2658 Gunter Road Merville (Watch for sign on road) 250-3375320 barbmc@island.net

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

WANTED

Scandinavian Teak & Rosewood Furniture

& Accessories from 50’s/60’s Records / LP’S

250-380-7022

Plant Sale - Comox 1615 Kingsley Court

Saturday, April 30 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Coral bell, hosta, sedum, black eyed susan, becky and shasta daisy, ladies mantle, heather, lilies, solidago, roses, rhododendron, Japanese maple, butter fly bush, holly, blueberry and others. 6” pot for $3.00, 10” pot for $6.00, larger pots at varying prices.

REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE 2012- 1,451 sq ft rancher in west Courtenay features 3 bdrms 2 baths,open plan kitchen with eating bar,HRV system,19x19 garage,electric fireplace, walk-in closet in master,vinyl siding with brick accents.Washer/dryer,fridge, stovetop,wall oven, low maintenance yard with irrigation system, wheel chair access, main level entry. Quiet area in new development. Asking $364,900. Phone 250-3389357 or 250-218-6973 or goldens02@shaw.ca for viewing or addition pictures. CENTRAL COMOX- 612 Salish St. 4-bdrm. New roof, flooring & windows, F/S D/W. W/large fence yard, 2-fruit trees, blueberries & large garden. $310,000. For viewing call Iris at 250-339-7084.

HOMES WANTED WANTED TO BUY Ocean Waterfront house under $700,000, Calum 604-5321923, calumsc@hotmail.com

Thu, Apr 28, 2016, Comox Valley Record REAL ESTATE TOWNHOUSES

LARGE 3 bedroom townhouse in Comox. Convenient location. Close to all amenities. Well run strata complex. Many updates including flooring and paint. Great family starter or retirement. No dogs, no rentals. Inside cats and small pets welcome. Please call for viewing. $216,000.00

WORSHIP COMOX VALLEY

TRANSPORTATION

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

CARS

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

1991 Chevrolet Camaro, 77,000Kms needs work. Make me an offer 250-724-2097

SPORTS & IMPORTS 1998 Nissan Pathfinder SUV 4 w/d. A/C. Sunroof. Trailer hitch. Good condition. No rust. $3500. Firm 250-338-9772

Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

“A place for you: John 14:2

Sunday Worship Worship and Sunday and Children & Youth Program 10 am Children & Youth Program Saturday Service at 5am pm (Sept-May) 10:00

Rev. Maggie Enwright

Taize Services at 5:00 pm

Email: cxunited@telus.net

MARINE

Hearing Assistance

4th Saturday of the| 250-339-3966 month www.comoxunitedchurch.com Email: cxunited@telus.net

BOATS

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

Full Wheelchair Access

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Sangster Motorboat 16ft. with 70hp. Johnson Motor & trailer. Incls. some fishing gear. $875obo.(250)336-2329

- BUYING - RENTING - SELLING 250-388-3535

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Community Church

Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

COMOX UNITED An Affirming Ministry

Comox Valley

LUTHERAN

Join us Sunday @ 10:30 am (Childcare provided)

~A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~

10 am Sunday Worship

1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay, BC 250-338-8221

250-334-0616

We’ve Got Some Space For You!

RIVER HEIGHTS

PLACE YOUR AD HERE

Sunday Celebration

CHURCH

10:30 am

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”

250-338-5811

2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)

tlawrence@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society presents the second annual...

TOUCH A TRUCK

living hope

real people living real life experiencing real change

Worship Services 10am Sundays Queneesh Elementary School 2345 Mission Rd., Courtenay

250.334.9777 livinghope@shaw.ca

www.livinghopeonline.ca

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

“Resonate Living the Story of God.” 10:00AM at Brooklyn Elementary School

1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

Everyone Welcome www.resonatechurch.ca

ﬁ l here please Sunday May 15th 2016

250-334-8424

Full Gospel Christian Fellowship

Sunday

Calvary

Comox Valley

11:00 am & 7:00 pm

Sunday 10 am

Where Jesus is Glorified

Worship Bible Teaching Sunday School

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312 aaronhcf@shawbiz.ca wwwaaronhouse.ca

LEWIS CENTRE 489 Old Island Hwy www.cccomoxvalley.com

See your favourite trucks up close and personal... examine, touch, photograph and honk the horn!!

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

St. Peter

COMOX VALLEY EXHIBITION GROUNDS, COURTENAY BC

11am to 3pm

Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

SATURDAY

100 Years of Ministry in the Comox Valley

5:40 PM Express Contemporary Worship

Tickets at the gate * $5.00 each Kids 2 and under free *FREE parking on grounds On site ATM* Event is rain or shine

St. John the Divine

Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox

SUNDAY SERVICE

8:30 am and 10:00 am

WEDNESDAY SERVICE

10:00am

SUNDAY 8:00 & 10:00 am Worship

FIRST HOUR wil be horn free for sensitive ears Air Brush Face Painting by ‘DETAILED FACE PAINTING’... by donation

www.stpeterscomox.ca

Comox Valley Clowns ~ Balloons ~ Characters ~ Scanvenger Hunt Jelly Bean Jar ($1.00 a Guess)

250-334-4331

email: patmos@shaw.ca http://stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca

EXCITING tractor pulled WAGON RIDE to meet our horses!! (by donation)

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH

For more information go to www.cvtrs.com/events or our Facebook page.

WEEKEND LITURGIES

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Saturday 5 pm Mass Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am Mass

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9:30 Am & 11:15 AM Supervised nursery for infants - 2 yrs. Childrens programs for 3 - 10 yrs. 1640 Burgess Road, Courtenay B.C. 250.334.2727 info@ngate.ca www.ngate.ca

Saturday 4:30 pm & before all Sunday masses Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Group, Sept-May Pastor: Father Marek Paczka, SDS Full Wheelchair Access

www.ctkparish.ca email: ctkparish@shaw.ca

Hearing Assistance

WILLIAM’S WAIF

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102 End of the riddle 106 Persona non — (outcast) 107 Quadrennial games org. 108 Brain wave test, in brief 109 Chest bone 112 Address for a knight 113 Riddle’s answer 121 Koko or Kong 122 Most itty-bitty 123 Decorated pilots 124 Get married 125 Hedge shrubs 126 Lofty works 127 Least slobby DOWN 1 Rubberneck 2 Court great Arthur 3 “Don’t move”

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Relief for Your Feet

Your Home. Your Style.

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Advanced Training in Nursing Foot Care Quality Compression Stocking Fitter

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Buying or Selling?

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Locally Owned • Independent • DVA & WCB Accepted

Proud member of the Comox Valley Women’s Business Network

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$119,000

Your local Heat Pump specialists Celebrating 10 Years in the Comox Valley

• Drapes • Bedding Ensembles • Accessories We can cu st • Drapes and Hardware rods to m omize atch wall • Blinds colours

at the offices of Dr. Allen and Dr. Lewis

#3 – 2140 20th Street

Sambuca Herr’s wife Pueblo dwellers Vocalize loudly Actress Diana Absence of vigor “Save me —” Avant- — (totally new) Cajun dish Painter Dix Bluish green “Baloney!,” to Brits Falco or Adams Patches Costs for cheap apartments Jail unit Many-pieced puzzle Still green Roped in Trike rider Cut in glass Enthusiast Run-down Lead-in to economic or political Lead-in to colonial Glazes, e.g. Unequaled “— -haw!” “Gross!” Little — (tykes) British verb ending Be in the running (for) Noted time Actor Faxon

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#2 – 3216 Back Road

$49,900

Carla Arnold Why turn to an SRES?

THIS BRIGHT, 984 SQ FT, 2 BEDROOM

updated mobile in popular Japonica Park is move-in ready. Large eat-in kitchen with skylight, upgrades in master bedroom and bathroom makes the floor plan work well. Expanded 2nd bedroom gives lots of room for guests and hobbies. Lovely yard with gardens and handy shop with workbench area.

Good advice backed by life experience.

LOTS OF LIGHT AND SPACIOUS ROOMS

in this unique, 2 bedroom plus den mobile home with new roof. Property backs on to greenspace. Beautiful established gardens and a sunny fenced area with raised beds to grow your own vegetables. Pets allowed in this 55+ sought after location. Carla Arnold supports the royal lepage shelter foundation (*Locally, the Transition Society ~ Lili House)

You’re thinking about selling your home. Maybe you’re retiring, downsizing or a major life event has made you consider a move. A Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) has unique training and experience in helping home buyers and sellers in your situation.

Senior Real Estate Specialist

Seniors Real Estate Specialist

Call Carla

for a confidential discussion about what I can do to help you. 121 - 750 Comox Rd., Courtenay

250-334-3124

Carla Arnold 250-338-3711

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