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Property tax increase looming Courtenay council gave third reading on a four per cent property tax. Two per cent would support general operations, 1.5 per cent towards infrastructure renewal and .5 per cent for capital projects. ■ P4

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Comox Valley community cleaned up well ■ Terry Farrell terry.farrell @comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Four per cent property tax increase on verge of approval ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Courtenay council gave third reading Monday to a bylaw calling for a four per cent property tax increase. Two per cent would support general operations, 1.5 per cent infrastructure renewal and .5 per cent capital projects. Pending adoption, the yearly tax increase for an average property valued at $301,500 is estimated at $48. The average increase to a commercial property worth $689,600 is estimated at $184. Mayor Larry Jangula is pleased that gaming revenue will continue to fund two of the 30.4 full-time equivalent RCMP members funded by the City. More than $3 million of Building Canada Grant money has been provided for the Complete Streets project slated for the next four years. The City

has also re-applied to Building Canada for about $2 million to help paint the Fifth Street Bridge — a $3.7 million project slated for 2017. The City received two emails from the public about a draft of Courtenay’s five-year financial plan. •Liquor retailers hope council will consider implementing a one kilometre-distance rule between new liquor outlets. They are also requesting a bylaw that would maintain the kilometre regulation for all liquor retailers in place when considering a private liquor store licence. Jeff Lucas, general manager at Cascadia Liquor Store, addressed council as a representative of local liquor retailers, who feel government policy changes could have a negative impact on the city. In Courtenay, they say each grocery store that could potentially sell alcohol already has a private or government liquor store within 100 metres. Under new rules, food/liquor stores

can have alcohol on the shelves with unrestricted access to all patrons regardless of age. Coun. David Frisch suggested that limiting store sales to BC wines might be a good thing. “This isn’t about winning and losing,” Lucas said. “This is about choosing what’s right for your community.” Mayor Larry Jangula said the issue is provincially-mandated. “It (request) puts us in a really tough spot,” he said. •The Comox Valley continues to be a relatively safe place to work and live, RCMP Insp. Tim Walton said in a presentation. In Courtenay, police received 420 fewer calls for service in the past year compared to the same period in 2014/15. Harassment, and business break and enters have also trended downward in the City and the entire Valley. On the other hand, assaults, robbery, auto and bike theft, fraud and shoplifting have risen in Courtenay and the Valley as a whole.

BC Ferries working on public awareness campaign regarding Baynes Sound Connector lights ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

BC Ferries said it is working on a public awareness campaign for transit light operations for the Baynes Sound Connector cable ferry. With the introduction of the cable ferry between Buckley Bay and Denman Island which replaced the

self-propelled MV Quinitsa earlier this year, the company began operation of transit lights in the Baynes Sounds Channel. The lights inform boaters when the cable ferry is in transit and when it is safe to cross the channel. BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall explained so far, the light system is working well, and staff are currently conducting a public aware-

ness campaign with boaters before the summer boating season begins. “We are talking with marinas and yacht clubs in metro Vancouver and Washington State,” she added. Additionally, she confirmed there have been reports of the Baynes Sounds Connector having issues with prawn traps being caught in the cables, but said she is not aware of any significant delays as a result.

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Karver Everson looks at his design for the new school logo for Queneesh Elementary. Everson was contracted to redesign the school logo to better represent our connection with the Queneesh legend. The old logo had an orca hopping through the letter ‘Q’, surrounded by children. The significance of the Queneesh name, however comes from a First Nation’s legend that involves the Comox Glacier and a grey whale. Everson was honoured during the official unveiling of the logo, at a general assembly on Friday. Local artist Kelly Everill painted the logo (right), which can be seen above the main entrance to the school. PHOTOS BY TERRY FARRELL

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he numbers can’t be surprising but they are interesting nonetheless. According to a new poll from Insights West (sponsored by the non-profit Dogwood Initiative, based out of Victoria), B.C. voters overwhelmingly support a ban on corporate and union political donations. Dogwood Initiative is a citizen group calling on the province to “ban big money” in politics. The survey (you can find the full results online) showed that 86 per cent of British Columbians polled would favor bans on the corporate/union donations before the next election. The commonly held belief is that the bigger the war chest, the better the chance of winning — in almost any election. Is that democracy in action? The report also states that B.C. is the last province in Canada to allow unlimited donations from anywhere in the world, including in municipal elections. The survey shows this leaves members of the public more than a little cynical about the role of ordinary citizens. More than two-thirds of adults polled (68 per cent) believe citizens are not influential in shaping policy in this province. The most influential group is corporations (90 per cent). Ranked in order of influence were corporations, lobbyists, foreign investors, unions and then the citizens themselves. Seems a little backward, no? Exactly how are citizens supposed to trust political leaders if they believe the outside influence is that strong — and they feel their own input is so undervalued? According to the number presented in the report, basically, folks believe the system is broken. If citizens in a democracy have little faith in their own actual power, that’s a problem. Obviously, it takes money to run any campaign. But it shouldn’t be the primary factor in anyone’s ability to get themselves elected. What remains to be seen is how quickly the political powers give up their war chests – and how much of a fight they will put up to get citizens to where they want to be. Levelling out the playing field is long overdue. -Black Press

■ Tanis Gower Water wise

Drinking water quality is a hot topic in the Comox Valley, especially since we taxpayers will be required to pay for upgrades to our water system. Has our drinking water quality declined over time, or have standards changed? It looks to be a bit of both. Certainly the Ministry of Health has increasingly stringent standards, and now issues boil water advisories for our system based on turbidity alone, rather than on indicators of bacteria in the water. Moreover, the level of turbidity (also known as “cloudiness”) triggering boil water advisories has also changed. When we are not in the middle of intense winter storms, however, the water coming from Comox Lake is generally very good. But it has to be good 365 days of the year, and because it isn’t, we have been mandated to increase our water treatment. In a parallel process, the Watershed Protection Plan for Comox Lake has just been released. This plan, which has been in the works for the last decade, talks about how to protect our water before it gets “treated.” In fact, the Ministry of Health considers a Watershed Protection Plan to be the first step for water treatment, since treatment becomes easier and cheaper when the source water is good. In other words, the foundation for safe, clean tap water is a healthy watershed. What kind of shape is our water-

sial land use. Logging practices on private land have very limited public oversight, and the recommendations are a reflection of that reality though TimberWest does state that it follows up-to-date, science-based best practices. Most importantly, the plan calls for comprehensive water quality monitoring. This is the only way to determine where our turbidity problems are coming from. For this to happen the Regional District must put water monitoring into its budget, and it is currently not clear whether or when this will happen. What is the upshot of the Watershed Protection Plan? Ultimately, it may be that all parties have a stronger commitment to co-operate, and that the Regional District will be putting some money – how much is to be determined – into co-ordinating efforts and measuring outcomes. The process of creating the plan has had its own value, in that communication has already been improved. The Watershed Protection Plan is crucial for water quality, but was not intended to address problems of water supply due to climate change, a shrinking glacier, and a growing population. In fact, Plan recommendations about installing water meters – a time-tested method of water conservation – were not accepted. However, water supply challenges are looming, and will be the topic of a future column.

Tanis Gower has been working to restore aquatic ecosystems and advocate for good water policies for the last twenty years. She is a Registered Professional Biologist from the Comox Valley who works on projects for Watershed Watch Salmon Society, local government, and others.

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shed in? We are lucky that it is not more developed than it is, but it is still far from pristine. Historic railway land grants have led to 65 per cent of the watershed being owned by private forestry interests. While much of the rest is in Strathcona Park, the lake’s shoreline has nine different categories of landowners or jurisdictions, making it a popular recreation destination. Critically, the watershed also provides important fish and wildlife habitat. Of course, BC Hydro is also a major player since it draws water from the Puntledge River for power generation. All of this leads to a massive challenge for our Regional District, whose job is to purvey safe drinking water with very little control over the land base. The Watershed Protection Plan, then, aims to bring all the parties together for the sake of the watershed. The plan has identified 29 risks, with five being categorized as “very high,” nine as “high,” eight as “moderate” and seven as “low.” The risk relating to logging extent and locations is “high,” while off-road vehicle use, camping in undesignated areas, wildfire, flooding and augmentation/ concentration of stream flows are the risk factors that are “very high.” This last point refers to the erosion of Perseverance Creek due to a change in the drainage network, which is a problem that has not yet been fixed. This is one source of turbidity, though no-one knows for sure where all the sediment in the water is coming from. Ultimately, most of the 54 recommendations in the plan deal with factors other than logging. This may be a surprise to some, since logging is the dominant and most controver-

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Association responds to shortened school week

Dear editor, In your May 3 edition, school board chair Tom Weber explains that the alternate instructional week “will translate into potentially somewhere between 17 and 19 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers.” He also states that, “from a student standpoint, there should not be an impact.” Parents and the community need to know that, without question, the loss of 17-19 teachers in the system will have a negative impact on students. The district is expecting a loss of about 140 students next year. This would equate to a natural loss of about four to five teachers. In its simplest terms, the alternate instructional week will require every teacher in the district to do more work to make up for the lost teachers. The effect will be the greatest at the secondary schools (grades 8-12). Currently, secondary teachers teach seven classes in one year. The alternate instructional week increases that number to eight classes in one year. While that may not sound like a lot, the result of that is that each teacher will be required to plan, prep for, assess, and report on up to 30 additional students. These activities take up a majority of a teacher’s time. Teaching students is often the easy part; it’s all the work that goes on behind the scenes that makes up a majority of a teacher’s job. In addition to the planning and reporting to parents, teachers contact parents, meet with administration or counsellors, and tutor students at lunch. Teachers will have less time to do these things regularly in the alternate instructional week. Some students are already falling through the cracks in our current structure. Teachers are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and guilty that they are not able to meet the needs of all of their students. The needs of the students are too

great and there just isn’t the time in the day to take care of every student in the way that they need to be cared for. This has a negative impact on the physical and mental wellness of teachers. The Liberal provincial government has created an education system that is severely underfunded, understaffed and under-resourced. Students and staff are feeling the results of that. School trustees are being forced to do the dirty work of the provincial government. Some school boards have had the courage to stand up to the provincial government to say enough is enough! What will our local group of trustees do politically to take a stand against the underfunding of public education? Put the children of our community at the top of your mind when you go to the polls in May 2017. It’s time to vote in a government that puts public education near the top of its priority list. Nick Moore president Comox District Teachers’ Association

Disappearing ‘Mile’ saddens reader

Dear editor, It deeply saddens me to see the creeping loss of Courtenay’s Mile of Flowers. Little by little the colourful annual borders are being replaced by unlovely evergreens, dry grasses and gravel. I understand the cost of replanting and caring for annuals is considerable but there are many perennial choices that would give colour over the growing year. Why not bulbs, rising every year with hope in spring? Where are the skimmias with white flowers and red berries against green? Scabiosa? Day lilies? Heuchera? Why not pieris with bright pink leaves against white flowers? Even carpet roses, tough little soldiers, provide colour and scent. Geometrical, soulless evergreens are not care free. To keep their largely unexciting

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Bravo to Night of Wonders organizers

Dear editor, I would like to give public acknowledgement and direct some words of appreciation to Liz Datoo and Joline Martin for their generous contribution to the homeless in the valley via Night of Wonders, a festive evening of East Indian food and dancing to benefit the Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society. On Saturday night in the meeting room of the Comox Rotary Club at d’Esterre House, a sellout crowd enjoyed for the second year in a row a marvelous evening filled with exotic, spice-infused tastes, and visual and musical entertainments. Liz and Joline are the driving force behind this fundraiser, and the Comox Rotary Club and all the event volunteers work tirelessly to make sure everyone who attends the dinner is well cared for. I was there and certainly enjoyed myself in a good cause. Last year’s event produced $10,000 to support the fight Dawn to Dawn wages against homelessness. The evening’s contribution this year will again provide Dawn to Dawn with significant support. It is good and caring citizens like Liz, Joline and their volunteers who enrich a community, and the Comox Valley is the better for their presence among us. David R. Clark Courtenay

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For whatever reason, unbeknownst to museum volunteers and those who are familiar with the vehicle, the gas pedal is in the middle. The clutch is on the left, brake on the right, it’s got a right-hand drive and it’s difficult to manoeuvre without power steering. And it never had turn signals. The 1944 Chevrolet 3 Ton Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) stake truck is one of the small collection of vehicles belonging to the Comox Air Force Museum. The collection is currently on display in front of the museum at 19 Wing Comox for the public to see. Museum staff and volunteers not only want people to see the vehicles, but hope it turns into an interactive display, with the opportunity to touch the vehicles and take photos inside. “We’ve had vehicles for years, but they weren’t generally available to the public. They were on the base in a restricted area, so you might see them come out once for a special event or an air show,” explains Kevin Kinsella, team lead at the Comox Air Force Museum. The vehicles have recently been relocated into the former Spitfire hangar next to the airpark on Military Row, and Kinsella along ... we want them to sit in it, with museum volunand to see what it was like. So teers hope to it’s a really hands-on, enjoyable display the experience for them. vehicles reguKevin Kinsella larly out front of the hangar or the museum throughout the summer. “I can just park them outside. Frequently, people don’t think to come in the building and you have to call them over and say if you want to have a look, we have vehicles. That usually goes over very well. Little kids love the yellow truck. They can sit in the vehicles, it’s not that we don’t want to them to play with everything, but we want them to sit in it, and to see what it was like. So it’s a really hands-on, enjoyable experience for them.” He credits the volunteers who work on both the vehicles and aircrafts in the museum’s collection for getting all the vehicles in road-ready condition. “We’re all aircraft background except one gentleman who is of army background, so aircraft is near and dear to their heart. Having said that, when we need work done on the vehicles, they’re very comfortable to swap over and get what needs to be done.” Three of the vehicles on display have a west coast military connection, but the CMP truck specifically was used at 19 Wing Comox during the Second World War. While challenging at first to drive, Kinsella says part of its design was to prepare Canadian soldiers for their time overseas. “It was actually a British design, produced in North America, so that the people here would learn how to use that vehicle, arrive in England, and day one, know how to drive.” He says the truck, which was actually manufactured

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on the Chevrolet production line of the General Motors of Canada plant in Oshawa, was a general utility truck with 4x4 capability. “It was great in the war, when you were 20 years old and you were in great shape. A lot of our volunteers are in their 50s, 60s and 70s, and it’s a little bit trickier. It’s very, very difficult to steer because there’s no power steering back then. The brakes, even for drum brakes,

they weren’t the greatest back then so it takes a lot of body strength to drive it, but if you’re up for it, it’s a hoot. “You need a sense of humour; it’s a lot of fun.” Kinsella notes it takes a few minutes to get used to the pedals (which are correct to design as the museum has the maintenance manuals), and is a bit easier to drive since volunteers added turn signals.

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“It was kind of like riding your bike - you had to put your hand out for the right turn, left turn and brake. “It worked good if you know what the signals are,” he adds with a laugh. After service with the Canadian Forces, the truck was used at a mine site in northern B.C. from 1952, and then donated to the museum in 2007. Restoration took five years by museum volunteers. One of the most popular vehicles in the collection for catching the eyes of children (and ears with a working horn) is their Robin-egg blue 1952 Dodge M43 CDN Ambulance, produced by the Chrysler Corporation, says Kinsella. Its role was solely to evacuate casualties from the battle area or airfield. Four hundred and nine ambulances were built and delivered to the Canadian Army and the RCAF for service at home, as well as in Germany and on UN deployments. The museum’s ambulance was acquired from the Transportation Museum of B.C. in Cloverdale in 1990. Restoration work began in 1995 as a teaching project for students at Georges P. Vanier Secondary and was completed in March 1997. Another vehicle on display is the Willys MB ‘jeep’ - a general purpose personnel or cargo carrier, designed for reconnaissance or command. It was used by the Royal Canadian Air Force for transporting aircrew, as an emergency tug to move aircraft, or had a trailer attached to transport ammunition or supplies to the aircraft. The museum’s jeep was donated in 1998, and sports a utility trailer, a canvas top cover and is finished in the markings of the RCAF in Comox. Kinsella calls it “very light, very agile, but the downside of that is the suspension literally is the thickness of the foam of the seat.” It is this vehicle that really reminds Kinsella the reason behind displaying the collection on behalf of the museum. “People love (them). The one thing that really stuck with me was at the air show last year. I was talking with someone at the ambulance and there was an older couple trying to get in, so I thought I’d help them in and take their picture for them. And it turned out the older man … he saw the jeep, and for him, when he was a kid in Holland, as the Germans were retreating, the first allied vehicles he saw was a jeep driven by Canadians liberating his little village.

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Art PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox presents Monday Bunch Group Show April 19- May 8. Open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 – 4 p.m., Closed Monday. Free admission. Located at 1729 Comox Ave. FMI and to see a virtual gallery of the current show go to pearlellisgallery.com “Campbell River Seaside Painters - a Group Show and Sale” opens May 10. POTTER’S PLACE FEATURE ARTIST: Sue Taylor is our Featured Artist at The Potters Place Gallery throughout the month May/2016. Sue’s work is an extraordinary display of salt fired pottery - a unique firing method and the results are beautiful. The Potters Place Gallery is located at the corner of 5th and Cliffe in downtown Courtenay in the 5th st. Courtyard. 10 - 5pm Mon-Sat. www.thepottersplace. ca 250-334-4613. Like us on Facebook @ The Potters Place Gallery & Shop BRIAN SCOTT AT FILBERG LODGE - The Filberg Lodge really comes alive with a room full of Brian Scott’s primary color. The showing runs Saturday, May 7 and Sunday May 8, 11 till 4 p.m.

13, 14 - 7:30 p.m. TheatreWorks presents a murder mystery keeping audiences guessing until the last minute. Roaring 20’s flappers, Temperance ladies, wannabe detectives, “Brooklynese” wise guys, witty “campy” jargon, even a ghost! - a fun show not to be missed. Limited seating so come early. Tickets: $15 - Laughing Oyster Bookstore, cast members and

Comox Marina and Beaufort Range, for a $35 annual fee, you can participate in our yoga class Every Thursday, 3:00-4:30 pm. Cost $25/month, payable in advance FMI contact Margaret Arsenault, email: maada@shaw. ca or phone: 250 339 3638

SATURDAY, MAY 7 GIANT GARAGE SALE Explore 2016 Giant Garage Sale & Fundraiser, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., GP Vanier Gym, 4830 Headquarters Road. Don’t miss this incredible annual multi-family garage sale, renowned for its selection and prices. Includes silent auction, bake sale, plant sale, car wash and concession stand All proceeds support the Vanier Explore outdoor skills & leadership program for youth. Donations much appreciated (gently used, clean & working order please). Drop items at Vanier Gym on Friday May 6 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. FMI email vanierexplorer2016@outlook. com. COMOX UNITED CHURCH SALE - 9 a.m. until noon, Comox Avenue at Beach. Baking, jams, small plants, white elephants, books and more.

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: www.stonecoldstellas.com or join Stone Cold Stellas on Facebook. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Tomcat and Friends, the Valley’s own retro/rock dance band, will perform great hits from the ‘50s - ‘90s at the Mex Pub tonight. Dinner at 7:30 pm, dance 8:30-midnight. Dinner, dance, one beverage and door prizes for $ 20. Dance only, and a beverage, plus door prizes only $ 10. Bring your blue suede boogie shoes and rock the night away to 50 years of great hits from the likes of Elvis, Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top and many many more.

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campaigns in corporate rights deals, health care and electoral reform and their importance to citizens of the Comox Valley, British Columbia, Canada and the world. Small group discussion and opportunities for action. Evergreen Seniors Lounge, Filberg Centre. 7 - 8:30 pm FMI: 250-334-4608 DENMAN LION SIGHTING Helen Austin and Paul Otten, a.k.a. Big Little Lions, will be performing a house concert on Denman Island. 7 p.m. RSVP kjwithmr@interbaun.com OSTEO SUPPORT - The Osteoporosis Support Group Meeting is at 2 p.m. at the Comox Valley Nursing Centre 615 Tenth St. Courtenay Guest Speaker: Cait O’Sullivan, Pharmacist. Topic: Osteoporosis and Medications NO PIPELINES - Indigenous Support, No Pipelines. Talk/ photos about a winter month visiting indigenous occupation camps on their unceded lands near Houston and Prince Rupert. How can we be allies to indigenous efforts to stop pipelines and tankers on our coast? Creekside Commons, 2202 Lambert, Courtenay, 7:30. By donation. Contact Susan 250-334-2375

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We are expecting another long dry summer and it is very important that we all work together to ensure a fire-safe summer. A small fire can very quickly grow into a very large uncontrollable fire. Here are some very important summer fire safety tips. • Outdoor fires can quickly spread in dry conditions. A small campfire or party fire can easily spread into a huge forest fire. Most outdoor fires are currently banned. Please check with your local fire department before you light an outdoor fire. • Be extremely careful when using hot items near

dry grass or brush. A barbecue, hot motor or other hot item can easily ignite the dry fuels. With a little breeze the fire can spread very quickly. • Ensure you have a garden hose and hand tools readily available to protect your property from wildfires. Always call 911 to report any fires as they can quickly spread beyond your control. • Ensure your roof and gutters are clear of dry leaves, needles and other dries. A spark from a nearby fire can easily ignite this dry material on your roof. • Create a wildfire safety zone around your home. Reduce unmanaged vegetation from within ten meters of your home. Unmanaged vegetation can easily lead a fire right to your house.

• Do not extinguish cigarettes on the ground. They can easily ignite dry fuels causing a very large fire. • Use water to extinguish hot briquettes when finished with them. • Do not hesitate to report (911) any open fires that you see. This time of year there should be no backyard fires in the area. I get very nervous this time of year as I know that a small fire can quickly grow out of control. We do not want a major forest fire in our area. We need the public’s help to keep our area safe from fires.

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Guiding artifacts at Cumberland Museum Saturday Were you a Girl Guide, Brownie, Ranger, Spark, or Leader in Cumberland? The Cumberland Museum and Archives is hosting a temporary display of uniforms and Guiding artifacts on Saturday, May 7, the same day the local Guiding District holds their Revel Rally at No. 6 Mine Park. Past participants of Guiding in Cumberland are invited to come and share your stories and experiences over a glass of punch and cookies between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the museum. “We hope that many of the past participants of the Cumberland Guiding movement will come and tell us their stories,” says past guider and leader Marianne Bell. “It will add another dimension to our understanding of the life of young women and girls in Cumberland.” 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of Guiding in Cumberland. The movement started in January of 1916 when the principal of Cumberland Elementary School announced that, under local scout leader Mr. A.J. Taylor, female teachers would begin leading Guides. Miss Janet “Nettie” Robertson, Miss Jenny White, Miss E. Mc Fayden, Mrs. Franklin and

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ICT helping tradesmen adapt to evolving carpentry industry By Hans Peter Meyer Special to The Record

Most of what’s happening in the Comox Valley’s “innovation” sector isn’t about tech. It’s about people creating new products and services, based on their smarts, and finding ways to reach markets far beyond our borders. Integrated Carpentry Tutorials is a good example. Richard Dickenson is a 35-year carpenter and a former college instructor. He’s now a knowledge sector entrepreneur, growing a business that’s meeting needs across the country. What makes Integrated Carpentry Tutorials innovative? Teaching people a trade is not unique. Teaching them how to pass a university-level exam is. As is the focus on research skills. The ICT course teaches carpenters how to find things in Canada’s National Building code, and how to understand the complex questions posed in the

ITA practice exams teaches them how to pass the exam. These are research skills they need to know to be successful trades people, successful navigators of today’s information economy. “Many of the carpenters I meet have been in the trades for 15-20+ years,” Dickenson says. “They can handle the challenges of the job, but after years away from school, sometimes without a high school diploma, they often lack the confidence to challenge the Industrial Training Authority (ITA) Red Seal exams. “Without a Red Seal they’re not getting the pay and benefits they are due. Without a Red Seal, they’re also limited in their ability to help junior tradespeople. And Canada needs trained tradespeople.”

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Dickenson has watched how his classrooms have become hotbeds for job finding and support. It’s one of the unexpected benefits of the Red Seal Prep courses. Business peo-

ple are practiced networkers. Tradespeople, not so much. Isolated on job sites or focused on specific tasks, this key information-sharing activity is rarely practiced. “Cross pollination,” said Dickenson. “The whole ‘six degrees of separation’ thing. What so many of us take for granted outside of trades, it’s helping carpenters move forward.” He has plans to use social media to extend what happens in the ICT classrooms. Dickenson also sees knowledge transfer as important for the industry, and for specific communities. That’s why ICT is very interested in working with First Nations carpenters. “Many First Nations communities are isolated. Yet they’re full of smart young people who need access to apprenticeship opportunities and supports. I’m seeing our successful Red Seal guys taking skills back into the heart of their communities, supporting new trades people, and creating intergenerational

BC Nature Conference coming to Courtenay Comox Valley Naturalists Society (CVNS) will host the BC Nature Conference at the Filberg Centre, May 12-15, with more than 200 conservationists, environmentalists and affiliated members attending. Although the conference is mainly for members and affiliates of BC Nature, CVNS is opening up a three-hour window

of lectures to the public. Non-members, for a $10 charge, can attend a group of six conservation lectures, held in three sessions in different parts of the Filberg. Each pair of lectures is approximately 45 minutes long, and will include a 10-minute coffee break between the first and second sets. Presenting the lectures will be Neil Dawe, a recipient

of the Ian McTaggart-Cowan Award of Excellence; Jack Minard of the Tsolum River Restoration Society and the Comox Valley Land Trust; Jannice Friedman (Governor General’s Gold Medal of Canada recipient); Jennifer Sutherst, (estuary co-ordinator and staff biologist for Project Watershed) and Dan Buffet of Ducks Unlimited Canada.

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change. That’s exciting!” ITC has a Red Seal prep course for Comox Valley area-working

carpenters starting May 7. FMI see bit.ly/1SJTee2 or call Dickenson at 250-331-1117.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEASE COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT PROPERTY The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) intends to enter into an agreement to lease a portion of the CVRD sports centre to CBI Rehabilitation in Motion to provide physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage and aquatic therapy treatment. The CVRD sports centre is located at 3001 Vanier Drive, Courtenay, BC.

The lease agreement for a portion of CVRD sports centre includes a three year term with an option to renew for an additional two years. In consideration of this lease agreement, CBI Rehab In Motion will pay the CVRD a total of $5,715.24 annually in equal monthly installments of $476.27 with an annual increase based on the change in the Consumer Price Index for the preceding year for Victoria during the agreement, plus a user fee of $1.70 (plus applicable taxes) for each client visit to the clinic during the lease term. Rates for the additional two year term are to be negotiated. If you have any questions please contact (on or before May 27, 2016): Darcy Walters, senior manager of recreation facilities Email: dwalters@comoxvalleyrd.ca Tel: 250-334-9622 ext 242 follow comoxvalleyrd

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A new awards celebration is recognizing women who support others and put their heart and souls into their work. The Heart and Soul Awards, happening Oct. 1 at the Vancouver Island conference Centre, in Nanaimo, is planned to recognize members of Vancouver Island and West Coast communities who transform

other women and are exceptional in the work they do. The full day event also includes speakers, workshops, a trade expo and entertainment. The goal is to bring women together to learn, laugh and celebrate the nominees and award winners. Alana Newton, the awards organizer, encourages nomina-

tions. “Women, who do everything with heart and soul, very seldom get the recognition they deserve,” she said. “This is a chance for you to nominate that special woman or women in your life that defines what heart and soul means to you. Be bold and nominate a deserving woman in your life”. Awards categories

include Heart and Soul Entrepreneur, Community Leader, Mentor, Coach and Warrior. Nominations are now open and event tickets on sale.

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Telus will invest $3.5 million in new infrastructure and facilities in Courtneay and Comox this year to increase wireless and high-speed Internet capacity to meet rapidly growing demand. “Our local investment of $3.5 million this year reflects Telus’s commitment to providing households, businesses, and community services including healthcare and education advanced telecommunications capacity and connectivity,” said Ray Lawson, Telus general manager for Vancouver Island.

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Comox Valley Regional District Proposed Development Approval Information (DAI) Bylaw

Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is proposing a DAI bylaw for specific complex land use applications: zoning bylaw amendments, temporary use permits and development permits. The proposed bylaw will allow the CVRD to request development proponents to provide information on how a development proposal might impact the community. The proposed bylaw, if adopted, will provide transparency and clarity to applicants with respect to application requirements for impact studies. The information will be used during the application review and made available to the public. The board will have this impact information to assist in making decisions about development approvals. A public information session will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in the CVRD boardroom located at 550B Comox Road, Courtenay. To provide feedback or ask questions, contact planning and development services at: planningdevelopment@comoxvalleyrd.ca or call: 250-334-6000. To review the proposed bylaw, visit the CVRD website: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/daibylaw. follow comoxvalleyrd

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WHAT’S YOUR GROUP UP TO?

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

■ Dana Starritt, executive director of the Black Creek Community Association accepts a cheque for $552.88 from Steve Nixon, owner of the Black Creek Farm & Feed Store; That amount was matched by TimbrKids Foundation (part of TimberMart). ■ Marcia Allardice of the Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise presented a cheque in the amount of $2,000 to Frank Van Gisbergen, Board Chair of L’Arche Comox Valley. Started in 2000, L’Arche Comox Valley is a community of people with or without developmental disabilities sharing life together.

■ Fifteen years of support to the Mount Washington Freestyle Ski Club, Lorne Harder of Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres presents a $500 cheque to Club President Roy Krejci. Pictured with Lorne and Roy are two local athletes that participated in the BC Freestyle Championships, Monique Vinnedge (U10) Big Air, Gold Medalist and Catrina Krejci (U14) Slopestyle Bronze Medalist (L-R).

■ CV Therapeutic Riding Society as one of the beneficiaries of this year’s Have a Heart dinner theatre, received $9,500 of the $29,000 raised. In the photo - from left to right, CVTRS Exec Dir. Nancy King, Strathcona Sunrise Rotary president Richard Skinner, volunteer Val Archibald, rider Serena Mahoney, rotarian Scott Agur, Maggie the pony, instructor Ashleigh Masini, Beach Street producer/ director Gloria Herauf, rotarian Jean-Marc Jacquier & CVTRS event co-ordinator Angela Walker.

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Cadets from 189 Port Augusta RCSCC show off their bronze medals at the North Vancouver Island Cadet Zone Photo by SLt Morgan Arno Orienteering Competition, held in Campbell River on April 24.

Sea cadets win orienteering bronze

Seven cadets from 189 Port Augusta Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps (RCSCC) in Comox took home bronze medals after the team finished in first place at the North Vancouver Island Cadet Zone Orienteering Competition, held in Campbell River at the Beaver Lodge Trust Lands on April 24. This was the first time 189 Port Augusta RCSCC had attended an orienteering competition. Cadets and adult staff tested their athletic, navigation,

and problem-solving skills during a 16 control point score orienteering-style course. In this style of course, competitors must attempt to reach as many control points as possible within a given time limit in order to obtain the highest possible score. While cadets have participated in orienteering for a number of years, this is the first time competitions have been held in zones across British Columbia. Orienteering meets all three of the cadet program

aims of developing in youth the attributes of citizenship, leadership and physical fitness; cadets also practiced environmental stewardship and teamwork. Also competing at the North Vancouver Island Cadet Zone Orienteering Competition were cadets from 2943 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in Campbell River, 22 Red Knight Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron (RCACS) in Powell River, and 363 Captain Brian Barker RCACS, also in Campbell River.

LINC Centre has plenty to do during Youth Week

BC Youth Week is May 1 to 7, and The LINC Youth Centre has a variety of special activities all week long to help celebrate. Thursday, May 5, The LINC and Onethirtythree Boardshop are hosting a Skate Jam with best trick competitions, three-legged skateboarding race, hot-dog eating contest, and prizes for youth 9-18 years. Friday, May 6, youth 11-18 can decorate a cupcake for 50 cents with all the fixings. Dropin to The Linc is $2.50 unless otherwise noted. To finish the week off, on Saturday, May 7, drop-in to the LINC is free all day, and the LINC will be hosting its seventh annual Young Ones vs. Old Ones free Road Hockey Tournament and barbecue. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., with games

starting at 10:30. Youth teams 10-18 years will play five-aside hockey all morning. The top teams battle each other in the finals, and then the winning team takes on ‘The Old Ones’ for the Waka Cup. “Youth Week is always a lot of fun,” said Alexis Forbes, youth services co-ordinator at The LINC. “These activities help celebrate local youth and recognize the diversity that they bring to the Comox Valley. We also have daily door prizes during Youth Week, so for youth who haven’t been to The LINC before, it’s a great time to check it out.” For more information, or to pre-register a youth hockey team, call The LINC at 250-3348138, or check out their Facebook page for all the details.

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Harmony Pet Care would like to introduce Caileigh, a new member to their pet sitting team. Dianne Hagen and Asheya McIsaac, a mother daughter duo, opened Harmony Pet Care in 2010 offering care for your pets in the comfort of their own home environment. They truly are a family affair as now their niece/granddaughter has joined to form a trio to help out with the ever growing business. Caileigh will help out with pet care in the Comox Valley as well as serve Campbell River. In addition she will also be offering overnight

Cool Pet Facts

Contrary to popular belief, dogs do not sweat by salivating. They sweat through the pads of their feet. Every known dog, except the chow, has a pink tongue - a chow’s tongue is black. The oldest dog ever died at age 29. Cats, unlike dogs, do not learn tricks to win your approval. Cats can be taught to perform tasks such as retrieving toys and jumping through hoops - but it may take patience and perseverance…and quite a few yummy treats for your feline.

care. All three are Insured and bondable and as Asheya states, “we have all lived passionate lives concerning animals and what a joy to get to care for so many wonderful pets daily”. They offer various packages for pet and home care including an initial intake at no cost, 30 minute pet care visits, dog walking, overnight stays, pet massage,

administration of medications, light indoor plant watering, mail and newspaper retrieval, adjust shades and set out trash for your convenience and home security. Go to www. harmonypetcare.ca for more about their services and fees.

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Samba, who is turning 7 this year, will jump into any water she can find, loves climbing jungle gyms, playing catch and digging in the sand. She can also sweep the contents of the coffee table onto the floor with her super happy tail. At the end of the day, her favourite place is snuggling up to feet and snoring the evening away.

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Pets provide companionship for thousands of people around the world, so it is understandable that pet owners want to be around their companion animals as much as possible — with many even welcoming them into their beds. There are pros and cons to sharing a bed with pets. Understanding those pros and cons can help pet owners make more informed decisions. • Pro: Get into a relaxed state. Companion animals can help relieve stress, which may translate into better sleep for their owners. Some people find that the rhythmic breathing of dogs or cats can help lull them to sleep. • Con: Possible trans-

mission of illness or zoonotic agents. Snuggling so close to a pet may put people at risk of acquiring illnesses that are transmitted from animal to human. In the past, MRSA skin infections and H1N1 influenza have been transferred from pets to people. • Pro: Pets are warm. If the goal is to get cozy under the covers, animals can provide a little extra warmth, as their body temperatures run a few degrees warmer than their owners’. • Con: An extra body in bed can disturb sleep. Just as individuals may have trouble with a spouse or a child being in the bed next to them, pets can bring about the same disturbances. In

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a study from the Mayo Clinic Sleep Disorders Center, 53 percent of those pet owners surveyed said their pets disturbed their sleep in some way each night. Dogs that snore and cats that chase “prey” around the room can disturb their owners’ sleep. • Pro: A deeper connection forms between pet and owner. Many pets like to be around their owners because it gives them reassurance and comfort that they are loved. Animals that were rescued or are anxiety prone may be especially comforted by snuggling in bed with their owners. Happy pets often make for happy owners.

• Con: It may cause behavioral problems. Dogs in particular may mistake sleeping in their owners’ beds as a sign of dominance. Some veterinarians suggest puppies that are more prone to issues with aggression may fully develop these behaviours if allowed to sleep with humans. At the very least, it is adviseable to wait until dogs are trained and exhibiting good behaviour for extended periods of time before allowing them to sleep in their owners’ beds. • Pro: It’s a sign of trust. Whether or not to allow dogs or cats to share personal spaces like beds is a decision

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Make better use of your lawn! Do you love the look of your “green space”, but would prefer to make better use of it? Do you need access to your side yard, back yard or any part of your lawn, but are afraid that driving on your grass will kill it? Then perhaps a ground stabilizing system is a viable option. There are a number of options out there that provide a drivable or parkable surface, but leave you with some, if not 100%, of your green space. Pavers: Using concrete pavers with openings has been a widely utilized option. This system allows for some green and some hard surface.

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It is better for driving on than walking on though; bumpy affair. n sun exposed locations, this surface can heat up rapidly, so keep your grass well watered to avoid “burn”. Plastic grids: This option has also been around for about 30 years, but has improved dramatically in design over the past 10 years. Taking into account the need for an even weight distribution is key ensuring your grass roots are not compacted; the death of grass. Using plastic grids allows you to have a 100% green surface, so no one will even know your grid is lying in wait just

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In the wake of $10 cauliflower heads, more home gardeners are turning to their own vegetable patch to grow healthy produce and save on their grocery bills. Merville Organics aims to support these growers with their second annual spring plant sale on Sunday, May 8th, from 10am-1pm at Kloverdalen Farm, 5109 Island Hwy N, Courtenay. What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day? Join five organic farmers who have grown thousands of seedlings just for the occasion: dozens of tomato varieties including Sungold, Vintage Wine, Chocolate Cherry, Italian Cherry, Black Cherry, Yellow Pear, Indigo Rose and Red Calabash; sweet and hot peppers; eggplants; cucumbers; summer and winter squash; salad greens; herbs & flowers. In addition, TreeEater Farm & Nursery returns with their extensive selection of fruit and nut trees and bushes. “Last year’s event was a huge success but we heard from everyone that the wanted more

tomatoes, more cucumbers, and more peppers”, states Kira Kotilla, the host of the event. “So, we really turned up the dial and seeded extra”. Merville Organics is a co-operative of five farms, all who are transitioning to organic, under certified organic rules. All of the seeds they use are GMO-free and the potting mixes contain no synthetic chemicals. The group includes Amara Farm, Ripple Farm, and three newly established farms: Kloverdalen, Umbella and Green Arrow. Gardeners can bring all their burning food-growing questions for answers from the pros. Look for the giant Merville Organics billboard if you’re heading south on the highway. Kloverdalen is right on the corner of Rennison Road and the Old Island Hwy (19A) just north of Courtenay. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Bring your mom, grandma or favourite relative, stock up on garden starts, and celebrate spring!

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lessons from my mother HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY Her favorite saying was, “Always be yourself don’t try to be someone else, people will like YOU for who YOU are.”

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No matter what you do I will always love you. I give up so much, so that you guys can have so much. Today’s today, Yesterdays gone, and Tomorrow hasn’t happened so enjoy the moment. Our mother was the most beautiful woman we’ve ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. We love our mother! From Sion and Charis Hughes

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Whether it’s global warming or some floral quirk, 2016 is turning into an unusually colourful spring with a sea of flowers normally seen later in the year. All of this just in time for the (NIRS) North Island Rhododendron Society’s Annual Mother’s Day Garden Tour Sunday, May 8. The seven gardens that will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. are a mix of larger, longestablished but newly renovated gardens to smaller acreages that have recently gone through a themed renovation. In choosing the gardens for this year’s tour, the co-ordinators looked north of Comox and Courtenay for inspirational updating or creative landscaping that could trigger ideas for a visitor’s own garden. Since May is officially Rhododendron Month in the Valley, this year’s dramatic show of trusses has star quality in gardens such as Hidden Acres, the long-time spread owned by Paul and Lynn Wurz in Campbell River. In Miracle Beach, the sheer numbers

of mature plantings in Brian and Barb Staton’s front yard come as a big surprise when you walk through their gate. Several gardens such as that of Robin Geary and Colin Gabelmann are new to the NIRS tour this year but others are well-established small spreads that have recently been restored or are showing a new themed transformation. Tickets for the tour are available at Blue Heron Books, Home and Garden Gate, Art Knapp’s Plantland, Anderton Nursery, the Willow Market and the Campbell River Garden Centre. Cost is $10 for all seven gardens, tickets with detailed driving directions can also be bought at the gardens themselves. Tours are self-guided but garden owners are on hand to answer questions or provide additional information on specimens. A free coupon on each ticket is for entry into a draw for a prize rhododendron. For more information, check www.nirsrhodos.ca or call Linda Billings, 250-897-3826.

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All the gifts in the world can’t replace your presence on her special day.

The most beautiful gift is your presence You count the number of sprinkles on each kid’s cupcake to make sure they are equal.

You hear your mother’s voice coming out of your mouth when you say, “Not in your good clothes.”

You can’t bear to give away baby clothes — it’s so final! You master the art of placing food on a plate without anything touching.

It’s a no-brainer that to show your mom how much you love her you could shower her with gifts: flowers, chocolates, a gift certificate for a spa, or a new book she’s been waiting to read. But if you really want to touch her heart, don’t forget to give a little of the most precious gift all: your time. All the finest gifts in the world could never replace your presence. You could invite her to have brunch at her favourite restaurant or spend some time with her preparing some home cooked meals to freeze. You could take her for a walk in the park where you used to go together when you were young, which is sure to evoke many happy memories for both

of you. Leaf through old photo albums together or ask her to tell you about the happiest times of her life. Laughter and even a few tears will likely accompany the stories. Your mother may need help with work around her home. Take advantage of her special day to do some helpful chores. You could clean the outsides of windows or help her do a bit of spring cleaning. No matter what your plans are for this May 8 be sure to spend some quality time with the person who raised you. In fact, why not make a resolution to set aside an entire day for your mom every year on Mother’s Day. She deserves it!

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Return engagement for 5 Hot Women The idea was born over a pot of tea one evening six years ago. Good friends Anne Clarkson and Camille Soper had just been part of Common Ground, a musical production written, rehearsed and staged in a month by two local 20-year-olds, Joey Clarkson and Breanne Larson. The experience was so much fun, that the two decided to write a musical of their own. “Camille and I met during that production, and we had a blast. We thought, ‘How hard can it be to write

an original musical?’ After all, we have age and experience on our sides. Little did we know…,” said Clarkson. “It took a little longer than we originally anticipated,” smiles Soper. Two years, and many pots of tea later they had a script. The two had decided to use menopause as their theme. “Menopause is one of those taboo subjects that no one seems to talk about, and often women feel isolated in their experiences because of the stigma,” said Clarkson. “Everyone

gets older, and every woman will go through “the Change.” It affects not only the woman, but those around her as well and if we can educate in an entertaining way it will benefit everyone.” With a cast of six accomplished actors, Michelle Sinclair, Shelley Kvisle, Chandra McFayden, Karae White, Roberta LaCroix and Bernice Blonarwitz, the show centres on a group of five women who are locked in a fitness centre during a power outage. See Women, Page 28

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Tidesmen, Military Wives to share stage at the Sid on Sunday The Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise presents an afternoon with The Tidesman Chorus and The Canadian Military Wives Choir Comox, on Mother’s Day, May 8, at The Sid Williams Theatre at 2 p.m. The Tidesmen, based on Vancouver Island, have been entertaining audiences since 1973 with first class “barbershop” harmony. They are currently on the road to bigger and better sounds, with a chorus

approaching 70 members. The Tidesmen strive for excellence in singing and entertainment. Their positive influence is shared with our community through song and service. They take pride in serving the community and for many years have dedicated a portion of our revenues to supporting the Nanaimo Child Development Centre, and have also performed annually on the CDC’s fundraising telethon.

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After five years painting at Art Alchemy – a shared studio/gallery space in downtown Courtenay – Lucy Schappy is opening her own studio, in Tin Town. Schappy left the profession of dentistry 10 years ago to purse her art career full-time, and at the time, Art Alchemy gave Schappy an avenue where she could grow as an artist, surrounded by her peers. Schappy is well known for her flower and bird series as well as figurative and horse paintings. Currently her interests are pushing her in a more abstract direction. “More and more I am interested in space and light and fluidity,” she said. “I love art that offers the possibility of being more than one thing … I want to create work that can mean different things to different people, abstract art

Lucy Schappy is opening her own gallery in Tin Town. does that. It’s about a feeling, I want to make paintings that evoke joy and a sense of freedom.” Making this kind of art requires lots of space, so Schappy needed to seek out a bigger studio where she could

take her work to the next level. She found the perfect solution in Tin Town, a large independent commercial space with high ceilings, lots of windows and an apartment above. Now she is moved in and opening the doors to the public to come and see her new studio/gallery with a grand opening and Mother’s Day sale May 7 and 8, 12-4 p.m. “Finally I will be able to show all of my work in one great big show!” This retrospective show will feature works spanning the past 15 years as well as new work. Bring your mom or your kids or come alone, but don’t miss this big event if you love art. Lucy’s art will put a smile on your face. Schappe’s new location is #201, 2456 Rosewall Cresent, Tin Town, Courtenay. 250 650-1200. For more info, visit lucyschappy.com

Women: Sunday performance at Stan Hagen Theatre

Continued from Page 27 woman you relate to in our cast. It may be your With nothing but conversation to occupy mother, your wife, your sister or yourself,” said their time, the women bond over shared meno- Clarkson. “ There isn’t a whole lot you can do pausal experiences. about menopause. It’s going Liberally interspersed to happen sooner or later. The best therapy in the You can cry about it or you with original lyrics set to familiar tunes, the musi- world is to get together with can laugh about it and we cal touches on hot flash- a great bunch of women and chose to laugh.” es, empty nests, loss, new laugh. 5 Hot Women, the Joys beginnings, but most of all, of Menopause is playing on Karae White Mothers’ Day, Sunday May sisterhood. “The best therapy in the 8, 2:30 at the Stan Hagen world is to get together with a great bunch of Theatre in Courtenay. Tickets are $15 and are women and laugh,” said White, who plays com- available at Beltone Hearing or by email at ically naive empty nester, Peggy, in the show. fivehotwomen@hotmail.com “Every rehearsal has been about learning, loving our differences, and laughing. So grateful to be able to share the laughter with our audiences.” First introduced to standing room only as readings in 2014, Clarkson and Soper quickly realized that the musical would have to be fully staged. 2015 found a sold-out show at the Stan Hagen Theatre and seven shows in the Nanaimo Fringe. This past March 5HW enjoyed another sold-out show for the Women’s DJ Twizted Business Network fundraiser. All Request Weekend , dancing starts @10. “No matter who you are, you will find a

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Big Little Lions to roar throughout the Valley Big Little Lions is the Juno-award winning band of Paul Otten (Cincinnati, OH) and Helen Austin (Comox Valley) born out of a collaboration that won them a Juno Award in 2014. Ever since then they have been cranking out infectious folk pop songs that are jam-packed with emotion along with tight harmonies that sound like the product of two people working closely and side-by-side instead of living in different countries. “The music of Big Little Lions — the duo of Helen Austin and Paul Otten – is a blissful marriage of new folk and sophisticated pop. The award-winning songwriters have voices that blend like magic and whenever they make music together it’s the cue for a heady mixture of soul, spirit and fun.” - Mariposa Folk Festival After winning Ensemble of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards for their debut album, they are bringing that sound and a new album on a

Their songs stay in your head long after hearing them so make sure to catch them as they start their tour in the Comox Valley starting on Tuesday May 10 at the Downtown Social Club on Cumberland Road (info@downtownsocial.club), then Wednesday May 11 for a Denman Island House Concert (kjwithmr@ interbaun.com) and finally Thursday May 12 at The Roy in Royston (goodtimes@theroypub. com) before they head to the USA. FMI email info@biglittlelions.com or call 250 702 0095.

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Nova Scotia poet and writer Anne Simpson will be the inaugural artist of a Creative Residency at the McLoughlin Gardens in Merville, starting in this month. While the Brian and Sarah McLoughlin Gardens Regional Park is not yet open to the public (transfer to the Regional District takes place in September), the residency begins this spring and summer. As is usually the case with writers-in-residence, Simpson will divide her time between her own creative

work and community engagement. She will offer a five-week poetry class at the Courtenay Library, as well as two fiction workshops. She will also be available for consultation. Details for how to register for the workshops and classes and how to submit one’s work is now available at local libraries. The Creative Residency will begin Saturday, May 7 with an open house and reception at the McLoughlin Gardens on Tasman Road in Merville, from 1 – 4 p.m. For directions and more informa-

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Gardeners Green Folk Club in Merville presents an evening with fiddler extraordinaire Jocelyn Pettit and her band, on Saturday May 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $20, which includes hot drinks and a finger food buffet. All proceeds go directly to the performers. As this is a house concert (held in a private home) seating is limited, so get in touch early by ringing us at 250337-5337.

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The Evergreen Club once again will be hosting a Mother’s Day Concert, May 8, featuring the Comox Valley Concert Band with special guests, Cantiamo Choir. The Comox Valley Concert Band is thrilled to have the Cantiamo Choir join them for a Mother’s Day ‘Musical Cruise.’ Advance tickets ($5) are available at the Filberg office. For more information call 250-3381000 or visit the www.evergreenclub.me

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U16 Riptide girls bring home Coastal Cup This past 2015/16 season the U16 Riptide girls worked hard to win a berth at the BC provincial games. In doing so, they also qualified to play in the 63rd BC Coastal Cup 2016 championship finals. In order to reach the finals they had to win their way into the tournament, and then keep winning. On April 9 they beat North Shore, 1-0, and on April 16, they defeated the Vancouver Football Club by the same score. April 30,

they traveled by school bus with a group of ardent supporters all the way to the coastal city of Aldergrove to play against the West Vancouver Rangers. Once again, the girls pulled together, and worked hard as a team to achieve gold, and to bring the Coastal Cup home to the Comox Valley. Although the team is based in the Valley, its members are girls from Port Hardy, Campbell River, Powell River and the Comox Val-

ley, with a sub for this game from Nanaimo. West Vancouver was a strong team, but goalie Avarie (CV) gave a top performance and managed a shut-out. Alongside her, as defence, were Maddy (CR), Toni (CV), Tommylia (CR), Jodi (N), Jill (CV) and Jenna (CV). Strong in midfield were Olivia (CV), Sophia (PR), Elysa (CV), Emily (CV) scoring the first goal, Rowan (CV), Emma (CR) and Breanna (CV). Scoring the second goal was

Carsyn (PR), working with the other forwards Kaleigh (PH) and Cameron (CV). Tanisha (CR) was unable to play due to an injury. The weather was great, the traffic terrible, but the cheers on the ferry were unmistakably those of some very happy girls, and proud supporters. Thanks again to coaches Scott Harris and Ernie Selentin, and manager Johanne Moreau for getting it all organized.

Gentlemen’s Night at The Office begins next week Gentlemen, start your golf games. Gentlemen’s Night at The Office is back for our third season – starting May 10. This is the most well sponsored men’s event in the Valley with over 26 sponsors for nine or 18 holes of golf. There’s no way you can’t win something - and do it

with your best buddies, or new friends. It’s also a great business opportunity – bring clients, associates, or reward your staff with a great round of golf, a beverage and dinner with 27 prizes. We have two flights: an 18-hole commencing after 2 p.m. with prizes for skills

Legion hosts regional darts championships Comox Legion was privileged to host the 2016 BC/Yukon Darts Championships recently. A total of 73 players representing 14 zones participated in the event. Play started with the two-game, roundrobin doubles event. The Peace Arch Branch # 8 duo of Rob and R.W. Cool were victors of this event with 25 of a possible 28 wins. Singles followed, again the same format as the doubles,

George Hart of Fraser Valley Branch #280 winning this event. Sunday morning the teams got under way. Advancing was the team of Rob Cool, R.W. Cool, Lewis Cool and Stuart Roper of Peace Arch # 8. All of the winners advance to the Dominion Championships being held in St. John, NB this upcoming weekend. Many thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors that came together to make the event possible.

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Fittingly, it was a beautiful sunny Tuesday for the Sunnydale Tuesday Ladies Golf Club. We had trudged through two previous rainy Tuesdays, but on April 19, 33 golfers played 18 holes under almost ideal conditions. The low gross winner was Lysbeth McCrone who shot a terrific early season score of 89. She modestly attributed her success to “two lucky chip-ins.” Vicki Bombini was the low net winner with a score of 75. Other winners on the gross side were Pat Peden (93), Crystal Friesen (95), Laurie Appleyard (100) and Trish Heyland (103). Other net winners were Linda Broadbent (76), Sharon Littler (78), Betty Lund (79) and Penny Wagenstein (79). Sharon Littler and Darlene Clark tied for fewest putts with 26, while Fran Gibson had the long putt on hole No. 9. KP winners were Penny Wagenstein (No. 10 sponsored by Rob Speer Pro Shop), Pat Rudolph (No. 15) and Doris Squire (No. 5 for 25+ Hcp). The following Tuesday (April 26) Friesen was the low gross winner, with an 88. Peden (91), Carolyn Walker (95), Littler (98), and Appleyard and Tie Teri Sleigh (99) also broke 100. Kathie Reid was the net winner, with a 71. Bombini and Charlene Cebryk both fired net 73s, while Colleen Lawrence and Betty Lund had net 75s. Margaret-Ann Poje was hot with the putter, using only 25 putts for her round and Linda Broadbent had the longest putt on No 9. Darley Clark won the KP for the 25+ handicappers, and Sandra Galloway, Barb Dixson, Poje, Cebryk, Friesen and Littler all had chipins. We welcome women golfers to join us on Tuesday mornings – arrive at 8:30 for a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Phone the pro shop at 250-3343232 for further information.

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The Comox Golf Club will be hosting the Annual Ladies’ North Island Golf Tournament on Mother’s Day, May 8. Gregg Hart, owner and managing broker of Royal LePage in the Comox Valley, has again taken on the responsibility as the major sponsor. Visual Sound (holes 5 and 14) and the Canadian Western Bank (hole #18) will continue as our Hole in One sponsors again this year. Comox Fireplace and Patio will also sponsor hole No. 9 for the first time. John Brownlee and his crew have been preparing the course all winter and it looks fantastic. Returning chairperson, Kathy Branch, and her committee invite everyone to join in the fun. Come out and enjoy the horse race and chipping contest on Saturday afternoon. Call Janice Nicklin at 250-339-2688 for more information on the entries. There has been a fabulous response so far, so get your entry in early.

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This past Sunday’s event featured the fiveman scramble with the winning team representing Sunnydale at an all expenses paid Zone 6 scramble competition at the Eaglecrest Club on May 14. The winning team was Mitch Carr Hilton, Clyde Levy, Bill Wright, Doug Rushton and Ed Podetz. Interesting with the KPs, each team member equally shared in the winnings. Team KP individual winners were: Hole No. 3 - Robin Ward; No. 5 - Greg Koster, No. 10 - Jon Haig, No. 15 - Koster, and Hole No. 17 Murray Erikson. In the long putts category, Guy Traverse won the Rob Speer pro-shop prize, and Subway’s prize went to Earl Costello. Long Drives Pro V ball winners were Mitch Carr Hilton, Andrew Grant and Doug Rushton. Sunday registration is prior to 8 a.m. for an 8:30 tee-off.

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†Up to $1,500/Up to $2,000/$5,000 Honda cash purchase incentive is available on select 2015 CR-V models (LX, SE, EX, EX-L, Touring), select 2015 Accord models (2D EX, 2D EX-L Navi, 4D LX 6MT, 4D LX CVT, 4D Sport, 4D EX-L, 4D Touring) †Up to $1,500/Up to $2,000/$5,000 Honda cash purchase incentive is available on select 2015 CR-V models (LX, SE, EX, EX-L, Touring), select 2015 Accord models (2D EX, 2D EX-L Navi, 4D LX 6MT, 4D LX CVT, 4D Sport, 4D EX-L, 4D Touring) and every 2015 Pilot model. Honda cash purchase incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance offers. **MSRP is $30,045/$25,745/$37,095 based on a new 2015 CR-V LX and every 2015 Pilot model. Honda cash purchase incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance offers. **MSRP is $30,045/$25,745/$37,095 based on a new 2015 CR-V LX AWDAWD RM4H3FES/Accord 4D L4 CR2E3FE/Pilot LX LX YF3H2FE including $1,695 freight and PDI. Prices and/or registering agent's agent's fee fee of of$5.25, $5.25,which whichare areboth both RM4H3FES/Accord 4DLX L4 6MT LX 6MT CR2E3FE/Pilot YF3H2FE including $1,695 freight and PDI. Prices and/orpayments paymentsshown showndo donot notinclude includeaaPPSA PPSAlien lienregistration registration fee fee of of $30.31 $30.31 and and lien lien registering due at time of delivery and and covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer on on Specified Models only. Offers valid from for less. less. Dealer Dealer trade trademay maybe benecessary necessaryon on due at time of delivery covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer Specified Models only. Offers valid fromJuly July1st 1stthrough through31st, 31st,2015 2015atatparticipating participatingHonda Honda retailers. retailers. Dealer Dealer may may sell/lease sell/lease for certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

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Students at Aspen Park Elementary exhibit their projects that will be a part of the Port Alberni Heritage Fair. A total of seven student projects will head to PA this week Submitted PHOTO for the regional fair.

Aspen Park students exhibit heritage projects Though a number of schools in SD 71 have participated in the PA Fair in previous years, Aspen Park is the only school from SD 71 that has registered to participate in the Port Alberni Heritage Fair this year. There will be seven students attending. Their presentations include: “What was the spell of the Yukon?” “Halifax Explosion” “Newfoundland Tsunami” “Canadian Candies” “Endangered Animals in Canada” “Vancouver Island Endangered Animals” “Justin Trudeau” Regional Heritage Fairs happen each Spring in various regions of B.C. The Fair gives students

‘No to pipelines’ slideshow, talk A talk/slide show will be held on Wednesday, May 11 to learn about Susan Holvenstot’s winter month visiting indigenous occupation camps in north western B.C. ‘“How can we be allies to indigenous efforts to stop pipelines and tankers on our coast?” she asks. Outside of Houston, Hazelton and Prince Rupert, First Nations peoples have set up permanent occupation camps (not protest camps) to prevent use of their unceded lands for LNG and tarsand oil exports. In the quiet of winter, time was spent walking traplines, keeping fires going and starting the spring garden. Come to Creekside Commons, 2202 Lambert, Courtenay at 7:30 p.m. Bring slippers and a mug. FMI Susan Holvenstot, 250-334-2375

an opportunity to explore and research interesting and even little known facts about Canadian history. At the PA Regional Fair, their projects will be viewed by a panel of judges. In addition, students will each be interviewed for personal knowledge; it’s a great experience for them and builds up their confidence that they can teach others interesting facts. One hundred students from mid to north Island have registered for this event. The PA Fair will be open to the public on Sat. May 7 from 11-3 p.m. A recognition and awards ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. where five students and one teacher chosen to attend the Provincial Heritage Fair, all expenses paid, in Prince Rupert this summer.

LUTHERAN Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

COMOX UNITED

Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

“A place for you: John 14:2

An Affirming Ministry

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

Full Wheelchair Access

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

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ECK Workship Service “God’s Love in Action”

4th Sunday 11:00am Community Hu Song Contact: 250-898-8313 www.eckankar.org

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

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Devotional gathering – with the theme “Nobility,” May 9 at 7:15 p.m. All are welcome.

Join us Sunday

10 am Sunday Worship 250-334-0616

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Community Church

@ 10:30 am (Childcare provided)

~A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~ 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay, BC 250-338-8221

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Sunday Celebration

Religion of the Light & Sound of God 2nd Sunday 11:00 am May 8

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~~~ “Noble have I created thee, yet thou hast abased thyself. Rise then unto that for which thou wast created.” Bahá’u’lláh

ECKANKAR Lewis Centre

BAHÁ’Í FAITH

CHURCH

250-338-5811 tlawrence@comoxvalleyrecord.com

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

“Resonate Connecting to God, to One Another.” 10:00AM at Brooklyn Elementary School

1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

Everyone Welcome www.resonatechurch.ca

Full Gospel Christian Fellowship

Sunday

10:30 am

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”

2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)

250-334-8424

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

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

St. Peter

St. John the Divine

Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox

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

SATURDAY

100 Years of Ministry in the Comox Valley

5:40 PM Express Contemporary Worship

SUNDAY SERVICE

8:30 am and 10:00 am

WEDNESDAY SERVICE

10:00am

SUNDAY 8:00 & 10:00 am Worship

www.stpeterscomox.ca

250-334-4331

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

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH 1599 Tunner Drive, COURTENAY • 250-334-4716

WEEKEND LITURGIES Saturday 5 pm Mass Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am Mass Confession:

Join us Sunday 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

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Many ways to get involved with Elevate Thinking about boarding the Elevate ship for the 5th Annual Elevate Arts Festival June 2-4? Organizers have opened the doors on the launch pad and now is the time for volunteers, artists, project animators, supporters and team leaders to hop on. The energy is palpable as the fifth annual festival approaches and the community is invited to join the excitement in beautiful Downtown Courtenay.

Join the volunteer crew

Whether you want to wield a hammer or a kitchen knife, a paint brush or a PA, there are so many roles for volunteer of all ages and abilities. Want to volunteer together as a family? Great. Organizers will help make that happen. Want to help out with sign making in advance - that’s great too. The online volunteer application form has all the details or you can message Nancy at nancylovestrees@gmail.com to share your intentions.

Calling local creatives

The programming team for Elevate 2016 is still inviting street level art facilitators, poets, rock climbers (yes, rock climbers), roof top performers, song spinners and project animators to join us for this barrier-free creative adventure in the heart of Courtenay. Whether it’s a hands on art project for kinds, an installation, rockets or space ships, a trike race, human pyramid, flash mob or an interactive street level set up - they’d love to hear from you. Fill out the creatives application on the website at elevatethearts.com or message info@elevatethearts.com

Elevate billets

Another great way to help out with the Elevate Arts Festival is to provide billeting (accommodations) for visiting artists and performers for June 3 and 4. If you have a room, suite, cabin or awesome backyard camping set up, organizers would love to hear from you and

find the perfect match for you and your family. Message Anna at rambow.anna@gmail.com

Elevate Finale Extravaganza

Have you ever dreamed of being a shining star? Have you ever wished you had the opportunity to be a part of something spectacular? Well, here’s your chance. NOVA FireSpun Performance Arts in collaboration with Flying Amanita Circus is putting together the Elevate Finale Extravaganza for Saturday evening June 4. Organizers are inviting interested community members to be a part of our Saturday night spectacle, no experience required. Rehearsals will be most Thursdays in May and a minimum commitment is required. Message Kerry at kkanarry@yahoo.com for rehearsal schedules.

Corporate support

Advertising in the Elevate Arts Festival Program (produced by the Comox Valley Record) is a great way to support this free community festival. The program is distributed throughout the Comox Valley and includes the complete schedule of events for the whole festival and provides advertisers with wicked exposure to a captive and engaged readership. Message sales@comoxvalleyrecord.com for more info.

There’s more

Check out the website (elevatethearts.com) for ongoing updates and opportunities to engage through events and exhibitions at the Comox Valley Art Gallery and other downtown venues, poetry slams, the annual Photopia Photo Showcase, pop up parks, work/art parties, festival sponsorship, vending and more. The Elevate Arts Festival is produced by a volunteer consortium of local businesses, cultural activists, professionals, creatives and others who believe in the vision of a barrier free cultural event in the heart of our community. To get involved contact Meaghan at media@ elevatethearts.com

Shields Road - East Hornby Island

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“Marketing Unique BC Properties to the World”

RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL

■ Give back, Smile back

One day Oral Health Month, in April, staff at Comox Valley Dental Centre participated in the Give Back Smile Back charity program by providing services to women at Amethyst House. Patients received a one-hour appointment each with a dentist and hygienist. They also received a take-home oral hygiene care kit. Doctors Shaz Atashband and Julia Corby, along with two hygienists and three dental assistants, volunteered their services. Photo by Scott Stanfield

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Free oral cancer screening clinic Saturday The Comox Valley Dental Hygiene Society is hosting its second annual Free Oral Cancer Screening Clinic for the public, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shoreline Orthodontics, 1530 Cliffe Ave. Oral cancer is now the 13th most common type of cancer in Canada. Smoking, alcohol consumption, sun exposure to the lips, and HPV (human papillomavirus) are all known risk factors, most of which are preventable. Oral cancer refers to cancers of the mouth, lips, tongue or throat. According to Canadian cancer statistics, approximately three people will die every day from oral cancer in Canada. Oral Cancer is often not noticed in its early stages because it can develop without pain or symptoms. If the cancer is detected early, before it has spread to other tissues, the fiveyear survival rate may be as high as 90 per cent. Dental professionals are in a unique position to be at the frontline in detecting these types of cancers. When oral cancer is detected early, treatment can be very successful.

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Who should get screened?

Everyone over the age of 15 should have an annual oral cancer screening. Oral cancer is no longer only a ‘smoker’s cancer’ found in an older population; in fact, oral cancers caused from smoking are on the decline because as a population, there are fewer smokers. However, the incidence of oral cancers caused by persistent HPV infections is increasing.If you have a concern about something in your mouth, book an appointment today. Being screened for oral cancer takes less than 15 minutes. It includes a head and neck exam which inspects/palpates (feels) the face, neck, collar bones and an examination inside the mouth inspecting the soft tissue, palate, and back of the throat. Local dental hygienists are ready to to do a screening for you on May 7. Further information about oral cancer, HPV and smoking cessation will be provided at the screenings. To book an appointment time contact Monica at cvdhsociety@gmail.com or 250334-0669. Drop-ins welcome.

250.334.7782 250.334 7782

911 McPhee Ave., Courtenay

www.thermotec.ca

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ROYAL LEPAGE

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706 Alvord Crescent, Comox Water and mountain views, 1 bdrm suite, 4 bdrm, 4 bath, main level entry, walkout basement $699,900

476 Anderton Rd., Comox .99 Acre, 149x290 Duplex – 2 Sides development potential. $519,900

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OPEN HOUSE SAT. 10:00 - 11:00AM 3776 Meredith Drive .29 acre, rancher with heat pump, new roof, detached garage, English gardens. $419,900

238 Spindrift Rd. Oceanviews, 2800 + sq.ft. West Coast, high ceilings, detached studio/shop. $399,900

4641 Salal Place, East Courtenay 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, includes appliances, buffet. $389,900

KATHLEEN

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2090 Stewart Ave., Courtenay Large 4 bedroom home on .23 acre. Detached 26’x21’ double garage. $279,900

1866 Centennial Ave., Comox Rancher with detached workshop. Laminate flooring. $239,900

1634 Maquinna Ave., Comox Nice familyroom with gas fireplace, large deck, new roof and sheds. $320,000

105 1919 St. Andrews Place Heather Glen patio home. Infloor heating, vaulted ceiling & appliances. $288,900

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Janice Leffler

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Lisa Zuk

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5593 5th St, Union Bay

Fantastic views from Union Bay character. Lots of improvements to build on. $284,000

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$232,000

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Spacious rancher with private, sunny backyard. Good area. $349,000

350 17th St., Courtenay $484,900

$585,000

A bright and clean 2 bedroom home with lots of updates like heated floor, new sauna and newer roof and mechanicals, a 3 bedroom mobile for potential revenue and of course a 50’ x 35’ shop with a 12 ft. ceiling.

Solid, lovingly maintained, 5 bed home including 2 bed suite. Large .42 acre lot, 2 single garages plus drive-in shop. All new appliances, newer roof, septic and windows in quiet area just minutes south of Courtenay.

Set like a Jewel on 1 acre in beautiful Royston. Your family will love this home inside and out, from the huge manicured yard to the generous Jiving space all on one floor. Don’t forget the double car garage and RV parking for all your toys.

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Owen 250-331-1767

$389,000 1.5 ACRES

OPEN HOUSE

This lovely well cared for property has been home to this wonderful owner for many years. Now we are looking for someone else to call this 3 bedroom unit home.

Cozy 2 bedroom/1 bath mobile in mobile home park close to Courtenay Estuary. Large covered porch, metal roof, green house + 3 sheds, 55+, Pets allowed.

Davey O 250-898-8790

Les 250·650-2285

Gerry Chwelos

Debbie Garrett

This 1996 model mftd/mobile is full of natural light The mobile has an easy flowing open design. Storage & workshop area & its own ground level patio. The park has its own clubhouse, RV/boat storage. Close to the beach.

Les 250·650-2285

Dianne Hammersley

Bob Joiner

Affordable and good location for shopping, North Island College and swimming pool. Townhouse comes with patio and in-house laundry. Bus stop close. Allocated strata parking. Unit is clean.

George 250-898-8790

Ernie Koizumi

SATURDAY 1-2

2360A Embleton Cr. Excellent opportunity to enter the hot Comox Valley real estate market. This well cared for 1/2 duplex is move in ready and waiting for your family. Great location and an opportunity to buy the unit next door and start your real estate empire.

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Rosa Powell

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Therapeutic Riding Society bringing back Touch a Truck

Kids love trucks, and they’ll get a hands-on experience at the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society’s 2016 Touch A Truck, May 15 at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds.

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from emergency services vehicles to super hot and brand new trucks for everyday driving. Maybe you have always wanted to blow an air horn or wanted to have the chance to ask questions about a certain truck or business. Maybe you are thinking of a career as a truck driver. Well, this is the perfect opportunity to wander at your

leisure and discover what that is all about. Touch a Truck celebrates a part of our community that is well used but often overlooked, and we want to celebrate them because they are so essential to our everyday life. These truck companies and the individuals behind them are a caring and generous group of commu-

nity-minded people who come together on their own time to help CVTRS raise much-needed funds for our beloved non-profit society. Our hope is the public continues to support the event, and we can give them plenty of foot traffic in return for their kindness and support. This event is rain or shine and runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

West Coast Mobile Kitchen, The Pickled Carrot and Canada’s Best Mini Donuts will be on hand to delight your taste buds, and Water, Pure & Simple will be donating water. Activities this year will include a tractor-pulled wagon ride around the grounds to learn about the CVTRS facility and see all 12 of their horses. The first hour will be ‘horn free’ to give more sensitive ears an opportunity to appreciate the trucks. Come and enjoy the beautiful grounds and be a part of CVTRS raising funds that will go towards everything from keeping riders fees down to maintaining the high standards of the health and welfare of our amazing horses. Admission at the gate is $5, cash only. Children aged two and under get in free. For more information go to www.cvtrs.com

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