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Policy liked requiring hockey parents to learn about respect Association directors pass resolution that they hope will change the culture of rink rage

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff A resolution requiring parents and guardians of young hockey players to take a course in respectful behaviour if they want their children to keep playing has the support of Comox Valley Minor Hockey Association president Win Hunter.

The board of directors of the Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association made the proposal that they hope will discourage hockey parents swearing and yelling at coaches, players and young referees during hockey games.

The new plan would make it mandatory for all parents, step-parents and guardians to take Hockey Canada’s Respect in Sport course online by Oct. 31.

Failure to do so would mean their children would not be allowed to play until they’ve completed the course. As well, they would be required to sign a code of conduct agreeing to behave at games.

“Nothing is going to totally stop the abuse,” said

No one has an excuse to go to the rink and think they can act inappropriately and not be censured for it. That’s the purpose of it”.

WIN HUNTER CVMHA President

Hunter, who is a member of the VIAHA board of directors.

“You’re always going to have an emotional parent or fan who can’t control themselves. But it will certainly help change the culture whereby a small minority of people can go to the rink and disrupt an entire game by yelling and screaming at officials and players. If you can picture that scenario, you can understand why we feel we need to do something about it.”

The Respect in Sport online course, Hunter said, is not onerous. It is 20 minutes long and costs around $20.

The tutorial fosters pos-

itive and effective communication and also creates a standard of respectful conduct for all parents. At the end of the course, they are given a certificate of completion.

“It makes them aware

of what the expectations are,” said Hunter.

“We think it’s a worthy thing to do. No one has an excuse to go to the rink and think they can act inappropriately and not be censured for it. That’s the

purpose of it.”

The course would be taken as a family unit. But if there are families that are estranged or separated, Hunter said, there is a clause in the resolution that addresses it.

The resolution will still need the endorsement of members at VIAHA annual general meeting on May 14 before it becomes mandatory on Vancouver Island.

Hunter feels not everyone will be happy with the proposal but is confident most will agree with it.

“It will be controversial but I think most will understand why we’re doing it and accept it,” said Hunter. “I believe it will be in effect this fall.”

Hunter said VIAHA loses around 200 young referees every year due to the rampant abuse they’ve experienced. “We simply can’t sustain ourselves this way,” said Hunter.

“Of course new referees come on board but we are losing experienced people you want to hang on to.

They just get fed up.”

The problem with unruly parents and fans has been a major concern on Vancouver Island and the association has had enough of it. In January, VIAHA threatened to ban parents and fans from minor hockey games if they are abusive.

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Young woman with rare cyst on her brain raising funds for surgery No surgeons in Canada willing to do operation so she has to go to the U.S.

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Having a rare type of cyst in the brain and having to endure the debilitating conditions attached to it is hard for any young lady of just 20 years to endure.

This has been the harsh life of Tia Lawrence in the last five years.

Lawrence has a rare symptomatic pineal gland cyst in her brain that has now grown to 2.5 cm from 2.2 cm when it was first diagnosed when she was just 15 years old.

It has robbed her of the many opportunities and experiences that many teenagers go through in

Tia Lawrence and her mom Anne hope to raise enough money to have surgery in the U.S.

their young life.

Lawrence’s health deteriorated and just last year her left leg became paralyzed and now uses a wheelchair to get around.

She also suffers on a daily basis constant painful headache that does not break, intense head pressure, full body pain, muscle weakness, loss of consciousness, extreme fatigue that keeps her in bed and makes it difficult to get out of the house.

“Every day is an adventure under these circumstances,” said Lawrence.

“It can be very scary to go through this and experience not knowing what the day holds for you.”

Lawrence is unable to

We were hoping it could be done in Canada ...

It’s a tough thing to ask for money but I need it.

This is my daughter and she needs to get her life back.”

ANNE LAWRENCE Tia’ s mother

take care of herself. She has her mother, Anne, who had to leave her job to be with her full-time. She can’t do even the most menial tasks that most of us take for granted. She’s dropped out of school and really misses all the things

she loved doing.

While it’s hard enough Lawrence has to go through all this agony, her situation became more desperate when they found out there is no medical help for her in Canada. There was an opportunity for surgery when she was just 15-years old at BC Children’s Hospital where they discovered the cyst.

But she was told to wait and nothing happened.

Now she’s too old for BC Children’s Hospital to help her.

Lawrence’s mom went looking for other possibilities; unfortunately there are no surgeons in Canada that are willing to remove the cyst.

Undeterred, Anne researched where Canadians with similar conditions go for help. After reading some articles about pineal gland cyst, they came across Dr. Dong Kim, a neurosurgeon who specializes in treating diseases of the brain at the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Texas.

Lawrence contacted Dr. Kim and a month later they went down to Texas and had her examined.

“One of the first things he said to me was ‘you have an extremely large cyst in your brain,” said Lawrence. “I believed that

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to be true. It was kind of refreshing to have someone who knows about this and to say you can benefit from this and you can do the surgery was a big relief after waiting so long.”

Dr. Kim told Lawrence once the surgery is done, she will be able to regain the life that she lost.

“I am excited because it’s been five long years of waiting, for someone to do something,’ said Anne.

However, it was easier said than done because the procedure is not cheap. It’s also not funded

by Canada’s Health Care.

They’re now facing another challenge. They need to raise $145,000 Canadian to cover the four-hour surgery, three-week recovery and travel expenses.

With no other alternatives, the Lawrences have turned to the gofundme website to raise funds. It was not an easy decision for Anne and her daughter to do.

“It’s why we waited five years before we pursued something as we were hoping it could be done in Canada and we wouldn’t have to go this route,” said Anne. “It’s a tough thing to ask for money but I need it. This is my daughter and she needs to get her life back.”

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Bridge proposal gets good reviews from council Coun. Hillian plans to introduce a motion that city works with group to make it happen

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The proponents of the pedestrian and cycling bridge over the Courtenay River have made a good impression at city council with their iconic new design.

Councillor Doug Hillian indicated he is prepared to make a motion at the next council meeting that city work with the Sixth Street Bridge Steering Committee in making this project happen. “I am so impressed with the fact that this is a group of citizens in the community, coming forward wanting to create something that will be unique, that will really make Courtenay stand out,� said Hillian.

The group presented to council a new design that strayed away from the timber-framed bridge that it proposed three years ago to council.

Harry Holland from the bridge proponents’ group said after careful and stringent evaluation, it would prove costly, not only to build it, but also to maintain it.

Council got a good look at the computer graphics of the design presented by Tim O’Brien of Outlook Land Design - a civil engineering and landscape architecture company. It entails a 60-metre (200ft) cable-stayed suspension bridge, primarily made

The twin steel supports and cable stays on the east bank can clearly be seen in this graphic out of special steel, with a 4.5-metre (15ft) wide wood deck. Holland said it’s the most practical, cost-effective and best ďŹ t for this

site. Holland pointed out they support the city’s focus on extending the life of the 5th Street Bridge by repainting and resurfacing

it but their intent is to create a crossing that would link the east and west of Courtenay, from the north end of the riverway and

other existing trails. “The steering committee has the same interest as council’s and that is the well-being of downtown Courtenay which is the heart of the Comox Valley,� said Holland. The proposed pedestrian-cycling bridge at 6th will bring about greater utilization of the Courtenay River as a people place and add to the revitalization of downtown Courtenay. This unique structure would be the tangible legacy of this generation of Comox Valley residents.�

The committee is asking council to support the project in principle so they can move ahead in securing funds for the $1.9 million bridge. They are not asking for tax money as they plan to approach foundations, trusts, corporations and the Comox Valley community at large

YQQ reminds passengers to show up on time for ights The Comox Valley Airport is reminding passengers to adhere to the recommended check-in time established by their airline to avoid the disappointment of being turned away from their ight. “Often people will ignore the recommended check-in time because they feel like the rule shouldn’t apply to a smaller airport,â€? explained Comox Valley Airport CEO Fred Bigelow. “As our airport becomes

busier throughout the spring and summer, this is a good time to remind passengers that it is their responsibility to adhere to the policies of the airline they are travelling with.�

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for monetary donations as well as materials and services. They are targeting around 60 foundations and are hoping that once they’ve garnered commitments, provincial and federal grants will also fall into place.

O’Brien said they’re also planning to sell 240 planks that will cover the deck of the bridge as one of its major fundraisers.

Councillor Bob Wells said during the election campaign, he received criticisms about the study for a pedestrian-cycling bridge commissioned by the city in 2013 that cost $70,000. And that it was wasted money because nothing came out of it.

O’Brien said the committee did not use any of that money for the design of their project. The funds they used came from contributions from members and supporters who raised $20,000. However, O’Brien said, the study proved to be useful as they were able to pick valuable information when creating their bridge concept. “I really love this project,â€? Coun. Rebecca Lennox said. “I’m in deďŹ nite support of this.â€?

Councillor Erik Eriksson is against the project and continues to push for a replacement for the 5th Street Bridge that he says is unsafe and unsightly.

Woman needs brain surgery (Continued from page 3) The surgery will reverse and eliminate her symptoms and this has given Lawrence the conďŹ dence and strength. She remains positive and believes she

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Lawrence is scheduled for the operation on May 6 and is asking for your help. Anyone wishing to donate can go online at http://www.gofundme. com/helpTiaNow

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Valley hospice nearing completion at St. Joe’s Details being finalized for first-of-a-kind Comox facility

BY DREW A. PENNER Echo Staff The walls have gone up and electrical fixtures are being installed as the Island’s first-of-a-kind hospice takes shape.

The Comox facility, which will provide four private rooms for people on death’s door, has been a long time coming and many within the health care community are eagerly anticipating the planned July opening.

“Hospice is a philosophy of care - it’s not a place,” said Terri Odeneal, executive director of the Comox Valley Hospice Society.

“It’s about providing comfort; it’s about respecting people’s dignity.”

Pink insulation fills the walls of the staff area and small lounge section.

There is a family room under construction that will feature a kitchenette and a TV area. Each room has a patio with views of the ocean. The facility is connected to the Views long-term care facility at

End-of-life care still comes with a lot of concerns and anxities. This is a normal part of the dying process.”

MICHAEL AIKINS Executive director, The Views

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Michael Aikins, executive director of the Views, says hospice employees will be there to make the dying process easier for patients and families.

“End-of-life care still comes with a lot of concerns and anxieties,” he said. “This is a normal part of the dying process.”

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First hospice nears completion (Continued from page 7) The Comox Valley site will be the first in a series of similar hospices, as Vancouver Island’s demographics continue to skew older.

That has added its own set of puzzle pieces to be put into play, but many different organizations have been working hard on the project from a variety of angles.

“There’s a lot going on,” Aikins said. “We have working committees through Island Health and the hospice society.”

It’s been a long journey to get here.

The Comox Valley Hospice Society has been pushing for a hospice now for the past decade, during which time no new residential hospice beds were operationally funded on the Island.

In November 2013, Island Health announced it would fund the medical care required for hospice patients if the local hospice society would provide the psychosocial supports to patients, caregivers and families.

Then in May 2014 the Ministry of Health said it would kick in $250,000 for capital costs - with the

Pink insulation in a bustling construction environment fill what will soon be a peaceful hospice. rest coming from local sources.

The hundreds of thousands of dollars have arrived from four Rotary clubs, the Anglican Church Women, the Comox Valley Community Foundation and the Woodrow family, not to mention nearly countless local residents who want to see a hospice get off the ground.

Right now there isn’t even dedicated palliative care unit in the hospital.

Yet, at any one point, around a dozen people in acute care could benefit from a hospice bed (plus one or two people in longterm care).

Considering the average length of hospice stay sits provincially at around 18 days, approximately 17 patients will benefit from the four new beds, each year.

The dynamics of dying have been shifting, necessitating a different approach to care.

“Our traditional medical system is really geared toward curative medicine,” Odeneal said. “Hospice started around a cancer model, but it has evolved.”

These days only about 10 per cent of people die from a major heart attack or stroke, while the vast majority of people face the long downhill trajectory of chronic illness.

This presents new challenges for health care providers, and hospice society staff members have a whole tool kit, such as anticipatory grief counseling, to tackle them head on. It’s not exactly the easiest job.

“Sometimes grief issues don’t happen just 1,2,3,4,” Odeneal said. “All the sudden it mushrooms up and emotionally, people just

Michael Aikins, executive director of the Views and Glacier View, says there is a lot of work still happening behind the scenes to make the hospice at St. Joe’s a reality.

The residential hospice rooms will have views of the bay.

become overwhelmed.”

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Dean Bauche, a visiting artist from Saskatchewan and Suzanne Davis show off a fish print made together at the L’Arche Outreach Centre. L’Arche is a community of people with and without disabilities. At the Outreach Centre a variety of activities are shared and explored. Dean Bauche, a professional artist whose works are in many private collections, generously shared time with the art program on Wednesdays, demonstrating new techniques and teaching new ways to explore art. Suzanne is a long time participant in the art program with a unique style of her own.

Although Terry Thormin has worked both as an entomology technician for the Royal Alberta Museum and a field ornithologist for private environmental consulting companies, he is self-taught and describes himself as a general naturalist.

This interest dates back to his early teens and his interest in nature photography dates back to his first field trip to the arctic in 1974.

His photographs have appeared in numerous books and magazines and are found on signage in nature parks both here in the Comox Valley and in various other parks in North America.

He is the organizer and chairperson for the nature photography group.

Terry will offer a presentation that is the result of two 10-day trips in the southern Okanagan, one in May of 2013 and the other in May of 2014. The pur-

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Photographer giving lecture at CV Nature on Sunday night pose of the trips was to photograph all aspects of nature.

Although he concentrated mostly on the birds, he did photograph everything else he encountered, including wildflowers, insects and mammals.

Hopefully this presentation will bring back memories to those who have visited the Okanagan before and inspire those who have not to visit this richly diverse part of the province.

This lecture will take place at the Florence Filberg Seniors Centre at 7pm, April 19th.

Comox Valley Nature is a non-profit society affiliated to BC Nature consisting only of unpaid volunteers. CVN fulfills its educational mandate by hosting monthly lectures, organizing free weekly-guided hikes for members, and a free monthly walk open to the public. http://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/

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The annual purple ribbon campaign with the theme ‘Peace begins at home’ kicked off last week with local politicians, the RCMP, joining event sponsors Comox Valley Transition Society to increase public awareness of domestic violence issues. Watch for the story next Tuesday.

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ROUND-UP joins forces with Comox Mall for ’Market In The Mall’ -The Comox Valley Small Business Association (SBA), in conjunction with Comox Mall, is hosting the “Market In The Mall,” April 23, 24, 25, 9am-4pm, at the mall.

The ROUND-UP “tradeshow” will allow owners of small businesses to exhibit their products or services so the community can learn more about the businesses in our area.

This event is especially designed for those without retail space. The show is coining them as “Hidden Jewels in the Comox Valley.”

The following are some of the businesses will be exhibiting: Touch of Wellness Reflexology, PartyLite,Grace Cosmetics, AvaGray/Jockey clothing, Prestige Video Transfer, Home SOULutions, Medical Information Organizer, Purple Shield, Copperline Electrical Systems, Happy Chicken Balloons, Pure Audio Centre, Rocky Tops, Clairmont Custom Drap-

eries & Décor, Charmed Lockets/Southhill Designs, Delaney Relocation Services, Inner Harmony Healing, AudioXcellence/ Fossil Adventures, Dove Designs, Trishy Esthetics, Steeped Tea, Ginny’s Design Studio, St. John the Divine Church, Rainy Day Books, The Mustard Lady, Pampered Chef, Investors Group, Pace Multisport and Scentsy.

For entrepreneurs looking for a group that combines networking with education and events such as this, please attend an SBA meeting at no charge as a guest. If you like what you see and the people you meet, membership in the association is only $95 per year.

The SBA meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Florence Filberg Center, Evergreen Room (lower level).

For more information, please contact Marg or Larrie Szafron at 250-3397244.

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Last minute band change Crosstown Express Band who was scheduled to play at the Evergreen Club Friday Night Dance on April 17th has been rescheduled. Unfortunately, they are unable to play.

They have been replaced by the band Canuck Country.

This Evergreen Club dance has bar service for its guests with dancing from 7:30pm to 10:30 pm at Courtenay Recreation’s Filberg Centre. Evergreen members are $7 at the door and non-members are $9.

FMI call the Filberg Office at 250-338-1000.

Popular spring craft sale The Union Bay Community Hall is holding its popular Spring Craft Sale.

Come along Sunday, April 19, 10 am-3 pm. Enjoy the selections of 40 crafters on two floors of the hall.

Crafters from Nanaimo, Pt. Alberni to Campbell River are there for your choices. Parking is good and a “souper” lunch is available.

The Hall, in its 73rd year of operation, is on Highway 19A. FMI: Dave Davidson 250-335-2317.

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Congratulations to Ducks Unlimited Comox Valley on the 30th Annual Banquet & Auction this Saturday, April 18th at the Florence Filberg Centre.

enough paper” department: Be sure to check out these items on our web page at www.comoxvalleyecho.com. * The Patch, a vintage clothing store in Cumberland, has closed its doors. * Delegates at the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities convention may have already been prepared to support a series of environmental resolutions, but the engaging Blue Dot rally outside the Florence Filberg Centre May 10 certainly didn’t hurt. * Comox would like the province to turn the screws on producers who haven’t paid into a new recycling system called Multi-Material BC. * Sunday, April 19th, Studio IPF: Inner Pursuit Fitness and event sponsors Finneron Hyundai and Long & McQuade host a Bellyfit LIVE(r) community fundraiser in support of Comox Valley KidSport. Admission is by donation (with a suggested $15 median), Sunday, April 19th, from 11:00am to 12:30pm at the Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Avenue.

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Highland’s 2015 Grads present Casino Royale - A Fashion Extravaganza on Monday night Highland Secondary’s graduating class of 2015 will present its annual fashion show on Monday, April 20th at 7:00 pm, at the Highland Secondary gymnasium.

This year’s theme is ‘Casino Royale’. In addition to the very suave James Bond look along with the very sexy Bond Girls (sorry but no gold painted outfits) expect to see the latest casual, trendy and dressy fashion choices from the Valley’s most popular clothiers.

Over 50 models will strut the catwalk showcasing a stylish and at times eclectic mix of free form ensembles that should appeal to a wide range of fashion tastes. This show will have it all.

The students have had amazing support from the community and local retailers, such as Trousers, Value Village, Cherry Wine, The Ski & Surf Shop, Finders Keepers, Walmart, Winners, Ficton, Valhalla, Courtenay Honda Motor Sport, Coast Surf Shop, and Jim’s Clothes Closet.

Plan to arrive early as the grads and parents will be hosting a concession with hot dogs, popcorn and other treats. The Graduating Class will also be raffling off baskets, again generously donated by community retailers.

Plan for a full evening of entertainment.

All are welcome to attend. Tickets are only $5.00 each and are available from the school, or at the Laughing Oyster Book Store and Trousers both located on wonderful 5th Street. Tickets will also be available at the door.All proceeds will go toward funding of this year’s Dry Grad celebration.

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Yep, open for business in Comox All is now clear. Had the Mack Laing Heritage Society really been proposing a “conference centre” and “B&B” for the Baybrook home, instead of a small walk-in nature house and artist-in-residence, it would have had unanimous approval from Comox Council. Because Comox is “open for/to business”!

Baybrook area residents, after all, have B&Bs and park their many overflow vehicles in the streets. So parking isn’t a problem and neither is business.

Therefore, since the Baybrook property has not been re-zoned into park, what would “business” propose? Perhaps a Canadian Tire outlet, or a convention centre with exclusive condos on top.

Expertise for the former lives next door to Baybrook.

Obviously, the MLHS proposal was simply too modest, not to mention environmentally-friendly both very unwelcome concepts here in Comox!

Angela Burns Comox

CANADA’S CLIMATE SHAME The letter sent by Canada’s Minister of the Environment Leona Aglukkaq to smack provinces for not

meeting greenhouse gas targets would be laughable if it were not so cynically mindless. Her government has done nothing except deny, cloud, dither, and just plain ignore the global warming crisis.

Amongst developed countries Canada is now regarded as a regressive, obstructivist country, thanks to the Conservatives and their disdain for the environment.

PM Harper has declared that he does not believe in evolution, and he clearly expects to keep people stupid about climate change; hence, no national evolution, no national leadership as to how this country will adapt to lessen our fossil fuel addiction and make real cuts in carbon emissions.

An intelligent federal government would have long ago convened a nationwide discussion to educate citizens on this most critical of issues and to evolve a consensus to chart a course to 2050 and beyond.

The science is not in question; the only question is why the Conservatives lack any sense of climate-change reality and the long emergency it entails. Why, then, vote for such dunderheads?

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Ideally, Canadians can and must develop a fortyto-fifty year plan to transition toward a low-carbon culture that makes maximum use of renewable energy. We would do this in sync with other educated nations. We would do this for the sake of our kids and their kids having an environment which allows for the continuance of civilization. That’s the vision we desperately need.

But no. This is Harperland where those at the helm seem to have minds locked into some sadly misguided memory of the mid-twentieth century.

We remain distracted by petty current events and do not understand the fall of our petro-dollar.

And now Aglukkaq’s finger-pointing letter! Oh, how far and fast we are falling. So much for our future under the Tory cutthroats.

Richard Youds Comox

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I was distressed but not surprised to learn that my M.P., John Duncan, voted against Bill C628: “An Act to Defend the Pacific Northwest”. This news was distressing because Mr. Duncan and his party call themselves conservatives. But what are they conserving?

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They’ve done nothing to conserve the environment upon which we and our descendents rely, or the thousands of species that are bound for extinction because of human caused climate change and habitat destruction.

In fact, a recent ranking of 58 nations on how they have reacted to the threat of climate change found that Canada “remains the worst performer of all industrialized countries”.

To add insult to injury they continue providing large tax breaks to the wealthy and especially the petroleum sector which is the largest contributor to Canada’s disastrous failure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to safe levels.

They fail to protect our oceans from increasing acidification. The last time oceans became acidic this quickly, 96% of marine life went extinct.

They continue to destroy Canadian sovereignty by adding yet more trade agreements designed to enrich global corporations and impoverish the rest of us.

Meanwhile, as they refuse to require the wealthy or corporations to pay their fair share of taxes or to take serious action to recover taxes avoided in tax havens abroad, they

widen the gap between the 1% and the rest of us.

They continue to threaten the future of our beloved medicare by refusing to renew a health accord with the provinces.

They appear determined to undermine our national broadcaster, the CBC. They have taken away freedom of speech from scientists and non-profit community groups and churches.

In short, far from being conservers, they are the most destructive cyclone in my lifetime of almost 80 years and, perhaps, in all of Canadian history.

God help us all!

Marvin Haave Courtenay

GOOD OR BAD COMMIES? We had P.M. Harper trotting off to the America’s conference mumbling things about “speaking” to that communist Castro.

So I read the news and find he did speak to him, but more like a “pull over”.

We’ve had P.M. Harper speak ill of Communists to no end. First the Eastern Block communists, then the Cuban Communists.

Then Steve wants to build a monument to the “victims” of communism in Ottawa, where a new court really ought to go.

So the question is, if Communists are so bad,

why did Canada sign a 30 year trade deal with China, as in Communist China, the Red Army of China.

The Communist China which still lines people up against the wall, shoots them dead, and charges the family the cost of the bullet.

If P.M. Harper dislikes Communists so much, why are they allowing Communist China and the Red Army of China to buy out Canadian companies. Why is P.M. Harper permitting Communist China to open an Artic research station in our Artic? Come to think of it, Steve didn’t seem to think much of Canadian scientist working on climate change in the Artic, so what is with having the Communist Chinese do it.

Say, John Duncan, M.P. could you walk down the hall and ask your pal, Steve, why is Communist China and the Red Army of China so good and the rest of the Communists in the world so bad. I would like to know before Steve spends all that money on a monument to the “victims of Communism”. I’d prefer he uses the money to re-open the Kits Coast Guard Station.

We do need it as we all saw, last week.

E. A. Foster Comox

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS A BIG HOUSEFUL OF BEEF to the person(s) selling the ‘piecemeal’ homes that are sitting on Comox Road.

As you leave or are coming into Comox along the

THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com beautiful view of the ocean, the sight is breath-taking with birds, ocean, mountains, and now THREE big houses sitting on the side of the road with a big ‘For Sale’ on them... how pitiful! What an eye sore for us taxpayers and visitors to our beautiful valley.

A BIG ‘TIRE’ thank you to KAL Tire for always having such great customer service and always ready to help. The last couple of times I was there they went out of their way to fix my punctured tire, drive me to work and back and didn’t even charge me anything for their time! I will definitely pass along their name to those needing a car service recommendation. Great job KAL Tire!

THE U18 GIRLS RIPTIDE sends bouquets of calm waters and sunny skies to Sea Roamer Marine Services for their generous and continued support. Annually, Sea Roamer continues to be a great contributor to our soccer team’s ongoing development and their generosity is appreciated by the players, coaching staff, managers and families.

FIFTEEN MINUTES of fame and beef baloney to the scientist whose civic duty was to bad-mouth our community in the Vancouver press. Shame on the naive reporter who fell hook, line and stinker for your one-sided self-promotion. Science deserves objective facts. So does our community.

THANK YOU all participants for the weekend’s entertainment, the varied programs from the Choral Society with the delightful horn solo. Bravo to the soloist. Next day the play Quartet, so well done, with real live actors on stage, such a treat, beats TV.

BLOOMING BOUQUETS to all the gardeners who beautify our neighbourhoods!

Thank you!

WE DECIDED to go for Chinese food one night and tried the Bamboo Inn on Comox Avenue. We must say the food was excellent and the service was great.

We would strongly recommend to anyone to give it a try.

A BIG BOUQUET to the many people that stopped to help when my 15 lb. dog was attacked by a Pitbull on Guthrie and Stadacona Drive Saturday, April 11.

Special thanks to Kevin Kinsella. If these people hadn’t stopped, I would have lost my dog.

TO THE PERSON driving through Comox Avenue and Church Street intersection on April 9th at approximately 3:50 pm. Your keys fell off your vehicle, or if not, they were found by me in the middle of the intersection. You were long gone. If you are missing them, they have been turned in to the Komox Grind as I thought this was a pretty frequented place and easy to access. I have put ads on the radio and hope you hear or see one of my ads. Hoping you reconnect!

A WHEELIE LARGE BOUQUET to Miguel and two friends for your sincere apologies, honesty and acceptance of responsibility for what accidentally happened to my bike last week. I’m grateful for your maturity and willingness to make amends - my bike says thanks too! :) TO THE LADY in the purple PT cruiser near 5th St on Wednesday, April 9th. You were pulling out onto the road and did not see my husband and I on our mo-

torcycle and we all had a good scare when we had to both slam our brakes on. I would like to give my sincere apology for flipping you the middle finger. That is not something I would normally do and I have no excuse for doing it other than I was really scared at the time. I hope you will forgive me and I want you to know I still feel terrible and I am very sorry.

A BIG THANKS to the Echo for helping me out when I couldn’t find anyone else to help. A friend had been recently killed in a car accident in Victoria, he left his entire estate to the Victoria Cool Aid Society. CHEK TV news called me at 3:15 in the afternoon wanting a picture of Carl for a story that was being aired at 5:00 the same day. I managed to find the picture, however without a scanner or smart phone I was unable to send it to CHEK TV. I called the Echo and asked if they would be willing to scan the picture for me and email it off. They said no problem, bring it on down. Within 30 minutes, my picture was at the TV station. A big thanks to the staff at the Echo for helping me in this situation.

IT WILL BE A BOUQUET to BC Hydro if they can release water for paddlers and maintain full lake levels for all other customers this summer, as spokesman Steven Watson has committed. Could this finally be the end of stage 3 water restrictions and boil water orders? Thank you Watershed Advisory Group!

A HUGE BOUQUET of thanks to the guys who found our orange cat Lilo after he had been hit by a car in Comox and brought him into Van Isle Veterinary Hospital for assistance.

We really appreciate the

steps you took to ensure he was helped in his hour of need and that the family who loved him was able to have closure. Many thanks to the staff at Van Isle Veterinary Hospital for your help in Lilo’s last hours and contacting us about his passing and allowing us to bury him. Your kindness and compassion will be remembered.

I WOULD LIKE TO SEND a Bouquet to Van Isle Veterinary Hospital for all the care they have given to my cat Ben. He had to be put down yesterday after being diagnosed with cancer.

Chris and the other staff went beyond their roles in Ben’s last days. Your compassion and care is heart felt.

I HAVE RECENTLY returned from Victoria and I found most of the speed limits around town are now 40kmh. wouldn’t this be fantastic if Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland adopted the same practice as our capital city.

I HAVE JUST READ about the paddle festival going ahead. This is just fantastic. i guess it means there will be no water restrictions this summer. My lawns and plants will have the same smile on them as the paddlers have on themselves. Thank you very much B.C. Hydro.

glowed when she drove it home. Thank you, thank you to Derek and Tim. We’ll be back in 3 years when her younger sister is looking for her first car.

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS I WAS DRIVING around town today and I must thank most of the drivers for keeping me laughing. I can laugh all day long. People not knowing where they are going, which lane to be in etc. Keep up the great comedy routine.

A KINDRED SPIRIT: I share the same frustration and a similar experience as expressed in the letter in the April 10th Echo regarding the plethora of reward cards being foisted upon us. I also had my myriad of plastic cards and currency form a colourful rainbow on their descent to the floor at the McGavin’s store last week while trying to extricate my Frequent Buyer Card from my wallet?? Maybe there could be a joint effort by Woofy’s & McGavins to replace their very similar cards with a single ‘Bagels & Bones’ card. I’ve had to design and construct a personalized card holder from materials that I purchased (and retained for such an inevitable occurrence) from Tandy’s in Surrey in 1986. Besides the odd actual credit card, we have Air Miles, Aeroplan, various grocery stores (some of which I can now only use when in Nanaimo, retained for fear of ‘No Card Left Behind’), gas stations & fuel savings promos, library, medical & blood donation cards, fitness centre and seniors’ groups, driver’s licence, banking cards, memberships in every organization - even if it’s only a magazine subscription, and other various other retailers. A joint effort by government branches, like the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Canadian Security & Information Service (CSIS) to have a universal card could be possible. After all, the CRA controls all of our money and Edward Snowden indicates that CSIS knows everything else about our habits. Maybe they could have a universal card that gives you a get out of jail/ rendition/debt credit for however many transactions/violations.

WITH REFERENCE to the reader who is complaining about golf balls on the Comox Golf Club, I would like to let people know about an incident that happened to us while driving past the back of John’s Independent. We were driving our brand new vehicle when our windshield shattered

THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com stopping us in our tracks.

At first I thought it was a bird but my daughter saw the golf ball roll down the street. We saw the golfers looking for the ball but when we asked them if it was theirs they denied it.

We went to the gold course and they refused to address any of our concerns and they said it was not their problem. We waited for the golfers to complete their game and confronted them and after quite a bit of haggling they agreed to pay our deductible. What if the ball had hit a person?

The golf ball could have killed someone. Personally i think the front of the golf course should be a park with a swimming pool so it could d be enjoyed by all people in Comox. The pool would probably make more money. If I ever get hit or someone I know gets hit, outside of the golf course there will be a lawsuit. Get with the times Comox!

BEEFS to the unscrupulous scammers who are repeatedly sending out emails stating they are with Canada Revenue, Western Union, ANY Bank or financial institute stating they have refunds, problems with your account, frozen your cards, or any of the other “hooks” they use to get you to “click on the link” to “fix” what is not broken in the first place.

PLEASE all you elderly or new computer users!!

Don’t get sucked in! Delete these nonsense e-mails as soon as you see them!!!

They are ALL bogus. The police/banks/Canada Revenue don’t seem to be interested in following up on this illegal and fraudulent activity so I guess we are on our own.

TO THE YOUNG GUY with the crew cut and arms covered with tattoos filling

up the red minivan at the Superstore last Wednesday, I want to thank you for the gift of insight. As I watched your aggressive behaviour and verbal abuse of your girlfriend, I realized that this ugly display of violence is something I am capable of too.

It is so easy to see it in another person, but I also can take out my anger on other people and essentially blame them when I feel frustrated with life.

Wow, does it really look that ugly? Yes. Thank you for the reminder. To the young woman being showered with abuse in the passenger seat: sweetheart, I hope you keep safe and can leave that relationship safely if that’s what you choose to do. Sorry I did not know how to intervene and was afraid for my own safety if I tried. He looks like a powder keg about to explode.

A SWEET-SMELLING BOUQUET of beautiful skunk cabbage to our new poet laureate, Kevin Flesher, for a wonderful stroll Saturday afternoon from Cumberland’s Chinatown to Japanese Town. Kevin’s thoughtful and often humorous verses, accompanied by his fiddle-playing friend, gave all who attended an appreciation of both the natural beauty and the rich history of the area. Comox Valley has made a really good choice in its new official bard.

A BIG BOUQUET to the Person in Comox who picked up my keys and mailed them to TB Vets. IT WORKED. They are safely back home. Thank you.

TO THE TWO WOMEN and one man running through Seal Bay Park on Saturday morning with a border collie named Jack off-leash: I would like you to be aware

that not only did your dog’s tooth go through my sweatshirt and puncture my arm, but within 5 minutes bleeding, bruising and swelling had resulted around this 1cm puncture site. It is completely irresponsible to let a dog like that run so far ahead of you. I was so shocked that this happened that I didn’t even ask if your dog had his rabies shot. I would highly suggest that you put a muzzle on Jack so this doesn’t happen to anyone else.

BAN THE PIT BULLS: I’m writing in response to the person whose comments were published on Friday, March 6th. The writer stated that those speaking out against pit bulls are “uneducated” and “ignorant” people who should “pull their heads out of their you-know-whats”. On Sunday at 3:30pm, my son was walking his 5-month old puppy near Veterans Memorial Parkway in Courtenay. A muzzled and off leash pit bull was coming towards him along the trail with its owner. Upon seeing this he asked the grey haired owner, “is your dog friendly?” She replied, “Yes, to humans he is.”

As soon as my son asked “what about animals?” her pit bull immediately and intensely attacked the puppy. Acting quickly, my son spun around several times and was able to pick his dog up by the leash and raise it to his 6-foot shoulders while the pit bull continued to attack his screeching puppy. He received scratches to his body while protecting his dog. Finally, the elderly owner got a leash on her aggressive pit bull and barely pulled it away.

Thankfully, the animal was muzzled - but why was he allowed off-leash on a Sunday afternoon in a

THIS WEEK’S WINNER, DRAWN AT RANDOM FROM SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED UP TO TUESDAY, IS: Ronda Billie, of Courtenay Winner of two classic cheese baskets from Dairy Queen Winners, you may pick up your prize certificates at the front desk of the Echo, 407-D Fifth Street, during regular business hours. Thanks to everyone for the great submissions- keep ‘em coming!

public park with many dog walkers around? If this had happened to a young or elderly person, the consequences would have been much worse as the animal was clawing fervently. What if the muzzle had failed or the pit bull was able to get the muzzle off during the attack?

The pit bull has been selectively bred for hundreds of years to fight and kill other dogs. The urge to kill can rise at anytime. It is not a question as to will a pit bull attack but WHEN it will attack.

Statistics show that 25 people were killed in pit bull attacks in 2013 including 18 children. That’s 78% of all fatal dog bite deaths even though pit bulls make up roughly 5% of all registered dogs.

Pit bulls have developed enormous jaw strength as well as a ruinous hold and shake bite style designed to inflict the maximum damage possible. Pit bull attacks are compared to shark attacks. They have a high tolerance to pain. You could beat its head off before it would let go. The pit bull is not a pet, they are killers. Bred to kill. Born to kill. They were banned in Ontario in 2005. Since then, the deaths and injuries as a result of dog attacks has gone down drastically. Perhaps the Comox Valley Echo could poll its readers with the question: Do you believe pit bulls should be banned in Comox Valley? Yes or No? I believe that pit bulls should be banned.

An organization called “Pit Bull Rescue Central” encourages pit bull owners to always carry a “break stick”, a tool used to pry open a pit bull’s jaws. So the next time you are out with your family for a walk on one of the trails here in Courtenay and a pit bull attacks you, your dog, or

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS! Our weekly feature, Beefs and Bouquets, is intended to be a light-hearted forum for you, our readers, to express brief views on issues and events in your lives.

It’s not intended to hurt people or make unsubstantiated and libelous comments.

Names won’t be published with the beefs and bouquets; however, we do need your full name, mailing address and telephone number for verification purposes.

Each week someone will win a 2 Classic Cheese Basket Meals from Dairy Queen.

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one of your kids, don’t be concerned--the owner will soon be there with a break stick.

CHECK OUT the CVRD fact or fiction page. It seems that CVRD residents need to invest $44 million in “biogenetic” abatement from landfills while the Agriculture industry is emitting twice the methane, unabated. This seems as much of a spin as Mike Duffy’s defense of his expense claims - Fuzzy rules.

CVRD taxpayers will cover the costs of “Fuzzy Biogenetics” and likely, Mike’s expenses. Spin always wins.

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April. 18 Meat Draw and Dancing 2pm - 5pm April. 21 Euchre 1:30pm April. 22 Drop in Darts 1pm April. 23 Crib and Gucci 6:30pm & Men's League 7:30pm Fri April. 24 Crib and Gucci 6:30pm & Men's League 7:30pm Friday Night Meat Draw Sat April. 25 Meat Draw + Dance

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Rotary Clubs of the Comox Valley EVENT CALENDAR

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN ASSAM, INDIA At the new demonstration garden at Kakojan College, farmers, small-scale tea growers and NGO staff members are learning about a range of different organic farming practices they can use to improve soil conditions and control insect pests.

April 18 Strathcona Sunrise Rotary will be selling SkyRocket Garden Compost starting at 8am at the Driftwood Mall while the Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial will sell Rhododendrons and plants at the same location.

April 18 Sale of Rhodos/plants by Cumberland Centennial Rotary in conjunction with the Cumberland Forest Society. Watch for more information.

Peggy Carswell, a member of The Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise and founder of the organization, Fertile Ground, spent the winter months in the northeastern state of Assam, India, working on projects designed to promote the use of sustainable agricultural practices. This year’s project has established a new organic demonstration garden at Kakojan College, near Jorhat.

The initiative will provide opportunities for students, as well as farmers and small-scale tea growers from nearby villages, to develop practical skills in compost-making, seed saving and chemical-free farming practices.

Income from the sale of organic vegetables and inputs such as compost and compost “teas” produced at the demonstration garden will provide farmers with good quality soil amendments and help cover a portion of the project’s operating costs. It will also offer opportunities for students to develop important entrepreneurial and marketing skills.

Mrs. Ruprekha Bordoloi, the Principal at Kakojan College, hopes the project may also help establish links between students who will be taking part in the project and students and young farmers from Canada’s west coast.

While support for local food production and sustainable farming practices is growing in Canada, an increasing number of young people are leaving rural Assam to search for jobs in urban areas. Principal Bordoloi hopes the program at Kakojan College will help create new employment opportunities for your people living in the Jorhat area.

Thanks to Rotarian Bob Wells and his team at My Tech Guys, Peggy was able to provide a computer to Bikki Tanti, son of one of the gardeners at an organic demonstration garden and training centre in Digboi, Assam.

Now Bikki will have chance to develop his computer skills and, hopefully, connect with his friends and supporters in Canada. Special thanks to our friend Karen Ross for helping to make this happen.

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The garden shed will provide storage for tools, seeds and other garden supplies, and will offer visiting students, guests and workers protection from the rains during Assam’s summer monsoons!

At a recent workshop held at the demonstration garden, Rotarian Carswell showed participating farmers and smallscale tea growers how to use locally available materials to prepare organic inputs for improving soil fertility and controlling common insect pests.

A series of colourful signs explain some of the principles of sustainable farming practices that will be demonstrated on the garden site.

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Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise Involvement in Rural Mexico For the past several years Rotarians from Valley Rotary clubs have been working on the Mexican Schools Project. In late 2013, they drove a convoy of four vehicles; a school bus, a mini bus, an SUV and an ambulance to El Tuito, in the District of Cabo Corrientes about an hour’s drive south of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The vehicles were loaded with donated items – sewing machines, medical supplies and sports equipment.

A water and sanitation emphasis, coordinated by Strathcona Sunrise, resulted in the construction of baños at three schools in Cabo Corrientos.

This year, Strathcona Sunrise, with the help of the Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach Sunrise, is building a small two-bedroom house for teachers in the village of Mayto. Keeping teachers in small villages is difficult because they do not have accommodation and often end up rolling out a mattress on the floor of the classroom.

A group of nine Rotarians and spouses recently returned from a week-long “working holiday” in Mexico during which they conducted screening tests to identify children with hearing problems, repaired plumbing in several village schools and visited with elementary schools in the remote villages.

Rotary has also purchased another ambulance which will be taken to Mayto after import documents have been received. It will be loaded with wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and other items that will help stock the recently-completed Mayto Health Centre.

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May 6, 7, 8, 9 Courtenay Rotary’s book sale in the Comox Mall. A great way to get bargain books while supporting community projects.

May 10 The Tidesmen Barbershop Chorus presents the Mother’s Day musical “Gunfight at the BBS Corral” at the Sid Williams Theatre.

Show starts at 2pm. Adults $28, seniors, students and youth $23. Tickets available at the Sid. A fundraiser of Strathcona Sunrise Rotary.

May 10 Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial Plant Sale and Garden Tour from 9am to 3pm at 1717 Glen Urquhart Drive, Courtenay. Garden tour is by donation. 1 gallon plants are $5.00 or 3 for $10.00.

This is one of the premier private gardens on Vancouver Island and is rarely open to the public. What a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day surrounded by over 2,000 Rhododendrons.

October 2 Courtenay Rotary BeerFest. Mark your calendar and watch for more information.

W H AT A R E INTERACT CLUBS? A club for young people 12 to 18 years old who want to join together to tackle issues that they care most about in their community and in foreign countries. Interact clubs are sponsored by local Rotary clubs. In the Comox Valley there are three Interact clubs, one in each high school.

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CLT presents another Event Night play reading Tuesday Courtenay Little Theatre is presenting another of its popular Event Night play readings on Tuesday, April 21st at its rehearsal space, 1625 McPhee Avenue, and is inviting community members to attend.

Doors open at 7 PM, with admission by freewill donation at the door. Help yourself to tea and coffee , with announcements beginning at 7:15 PM. The 45 minute play reading of Lewis John Carlino’s one act play, entitled The Dirty Old Man, will begin promptly at 7:30 PM. Directed by Kirstin Humpherys, the cast includes Brian Mather, Heather Barner, and Percy Gledhill.

Lewis John Carlino is best known as a script-

writer and director. He directed The Great Santini and wrote I Never Promised You a Rose Garden.

He also wrote plays and The Dirty Old Man gives us an example of his skill.

This is a story of an Old Man who is indulging in memories and wine while sitting in his favourite spot overlooking the sea.

Enter Holly and Chuck, teen-agers looking for a place to pursue some private intimacy.

The Old Man’s presence changes everything, leading to a stunning climax which leaves the Old Man and the audience alike contemplating the complexity of growing old.

Seating is limited for this popular event so please arrive promptly at 7 PM.

CYMC’S third annual guitar fest this weekend Celebrating the guitar has become a tradition for the Comox Valley Youth Music Centre (CYMC).

April 18th at 7:30 pm will see half a dozen of the Valley’s finest guitarists jamming at The Little Red Church in Comox. Jeff Drummond, organizer, says they are all looking forward to coming back so it will be an entertaining evening for performers and audience alike.

The event, now in its third year, was sparked by the gift to CYMC of a Vancouver-made, finger picking Morgan guitar. Each year a new student has the use of it and each year the

At the climax of Cinderella, the Prince (Nathaniel Johnson) tries the slipper on Cinderella (Sierra Krug)

Photo by Melissa Blasco

Hard work and sacrifice during Spring Break at the Gaglardi Academy Musical version of ‘Cinderella’ opens April 23

Jeff Drummond Morgan is featured in the concert. As a fundraiser for CYMC’S Island Jazz Program we hope to fill the house. Seating is limited so be sure to get your tickets in advance. Both the Laughing Oyster and Blue Heron Bookstores are selling them at $15.00 each.

Hard work and sacrifice are the order of the day at the Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Academy as students, volunteers, staff and teachers have given up their spring break to rehearse for the presentation of their annual spring drama.

“This year we’re presenting Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical adaptation of Cinderella. “We’ve been rehearsing since November, but with the timing of the show in late April, we’ve continued our daily rehearsal schedule right through spring break” says teacher and director of the show, Tina Jones.

Mrs. Jones, currently on maternity leave, has led the way in sacrifice, coming in every day as a volunteer

to direct the production and supervise the rehearsals.

“At the Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Academy, we provide an excellent education in a loving and supportive environment,” explains Bernadette Pitcher, School Director. “Not only does our school help children do their best academically, but they are inspired and committed to being the best person they can be - the person God means for them to be.

That commitment shows in that the whole cast, parents and teachers have given up their spring break for these rehearsals.”

“Our emphasis on the performing arts is a key part of our curriculum,” continues Jones. “It helps students

develop creativity and confidence in public and learn to express their thoughts and feelings in regular life.

It is a vital part of developing their communication skills, which will serve them well in life, whether for a job interview, as a sales person or a supervisor in an organization.”

In this year’s production, the timeless enchantment of the magical Cinderella fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits.

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Evergreen Club presents ‘A Picnic in 1915’ Original play celebrates Centennial and her two daughters, Maida and Maggie, Joseph McPhee, the founder of Courtenay, and Dan Kilpatrick, the first mayor of Courtenay and young Malcolm Morrison.

The remaining characters in the play are a colorful assortment all created from the author’s imagination and any resemblance between them and real pioneers is purely coincidental.

The play has a cast of 14 with ages ranging from eight to ninety-four and is comprised mainly of the Evergreen Drama Club members.

A short musical presentation follows the play, featuring some fiddle tunes of the period with local musicians Glen Hiebert (fiddle), Bob Casavant (rhythm guitar), Art McMartin (bass guitar), and Harold Mosdell (piano).

Local soprano Jacqueline Lambeth and Walter Jordan combine with the cast to sing some popular songs of the era.

The cast also features three local children who make their stage debut: Eric & Loralie Bell and eight year old Emma Casavant, who promise to delight the audience with their singing and acting.

Prior to each performance there will be a presentation of old photos of Courtenay and area, prepared by Ken MacLeod, on a large screen to the piano-playing of Donna Bews of the Evergreen Club Choristers.

Members of the audi-

The play is centred on the Piercy Farm and features many well-known Valley pioneers ence are invited to dress up in costumes of the period.

The play will take place in the upstairs Conference Hall of the Florence Filberg Centre.

There will be two performances, a matinee at 1:30 pm, Wednesday, April 22 (doors open at 1 pm) and an evening performance 7 pm, Thursday, April 23 (doors open at 6:30 pm).

Refreshments will be served during each intermission and Door prizes

will be drawn at both shows.

Tickets are $10 and are available from the Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave. Courtenay and if availabl,e at the door.

For more information call Courtenay Recreation’s Filberg office at 250 338-1000.

A portion of the proceeds from the show will help support two worthy charities - ”Dusk to Dawn,” which assists in find housing for homeless

runs at the Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Academy, 1475 Noel Avenue in Comox, starting at 6:30 PM on April 23, 24 and 25th.

Tickets are $12 for Adults and $6 for children under 12. Tickets are available at L aughing Oyster Bookstore in Courtenay, Blue Heron books in Comox, Gone Hollywood Videos in Comox and Red Carpet Consignment in Comox.

You can also purchase tickets at the school or by calling 250-339-1200 or 250-650-3725.

(Continued from page 17) Starring Sierra Krug as Cinderella, and Nathaniel Johnson as the Prince, Cinderella is the 8th annual drama and the 2nd musical presented by the Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Academy. This year’s production is supported by more than 25 community and parent volunteers including many from the local theatre community, plus the all student cast.

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The Evergreen Club commemorates the 100th birthday of the City of Courtenay with a play, ‘A Picnic in 1915,’ written and directed by their very own Betty Annand.

Annand has written comedy plays for the Evergreen Club’s drama group for over 20 years.

She is also the author of Voices from Courtenay Past, a book of memories collected from 94 pioneer families along with 400 old photographs.

Some of the wonderful stories in her book encouraged her to write this play produced by Phil Parmley, who also oversaw the set design along with his wife Val. The two-act play is centered on the Piercy farm, which was located at the present site of Vanier School and the Fair Grounds. The house was situated where the curling rink now stands.

The door of the Piercy’s large and stately home was always open to friends and strangers.

Travelers always stopped at Sam and Belle Piercy’s to rest their horses and enjoy a meal or two. The farm was a social centre of the community.

Some well-known pioneers Betty has captured in her play are: Jessie McQuillan, whose father, Reginald Carwithen, was one of the first three settlers in the Valley.

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Cinema #4: “Swan Lake” Royal Ballet Saturday, April 18th, 10:00 am (ends 1:15 pm). Doors open at 9:30 Approx. 3 hrs, 15 min. 2 intermissions.

Cinema #1: “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” PG: Violence. Nightly: 7:00 (8:45) & 9:25 (11:10) Saturday & Sunday Matinees: 12:40 (2:25) & 3:40 (5:25) Cinema #2: “The Longest Ride” PG: Coarse language; nudity; violence Pass restricted until April 24th. Nightly: 6:40 (9:00) & 9:35 (11:55) Saturday & Sunday Matinees: 12:30 (2:50) & 3:30 (5:50) Cinema #3: “Home 3D” G: No advisory. Nightly: 6:50 (8:35) & 9:20 (11:05) Saturday Matinees: 3D 1:45 (3:30) & 2D 4:00 (5:44).

Sunday Matinees: 3D 12:50 (2:35) & 2D 3:15 (5:00) Cinema #4: “Furious 7” 14A: Frequent violence Frequent violence Nightly: 6:30 (9:00) & 9:30 (12:00). Saturday & Sunday Matinees: 12:25 (2:55) & 3:25 (5:55) Box Office Hours for April 17th – 23rd Nightly: 6:00 – 9:40 Saturday & Sunday Matinees: 12:00 noon - 3:45 pm

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How many clubs did we use at CI? CODES COUNTRY LANES Bowling highlights from Codes Country Lanes: Monday AM - Gloria Frederick 185, Barb Lane 201, Roy Brekke 207, Arnie Auerbach 188, Heather Abraham 256, Bob Sharp 289, Pat King 253.

Monday PM - Lyle Torrie 212, Rita Grill 211, Erma Wilson 182, Ben Braun 225, Grace Rodriguez 229, Ivan Ally 239, Shirley Evans 212, Rick Kroeker 198.

Tuesday Breakfast - Marilyn Shetterly 203, Joyce Boon 163, Brenda Searl 170, Jane Wedge 227, Barb Pottruff 193, Laurie McWillis 260.

Tuesday 12:30 - George Andrews 152, Ev Andrews 135, Ed Schievink 99, Garry Pearson 127, Judith Munro 91.

Tuesday Adult - Cynthia Taylor 204, Linda English 194, Eric McWillis 231, John Graff 237, Rick Granneman 249, Ross McWillis 246, Brian Booth 266, Ed Carefoot 262.

Wednesday 9:30 - Bert Brown 191, Gerry VanAchte 192, Laura Webber 207, Sally Hazleton 170, Paul riley 184, Marie Israel 255, Heather Abraham 183, Ria Tjart 181.

Tuesday/Wednesday CRA - Dave Roberts 114, Daniel Erb 109, Debbie Downer 99, Linda Christie 114, Larry McCooey 246, Heiki Wilson 157, Michael Campbell 199, Allison Bennett 132, Karen Slater 141, Scott Burden 143, Linda Scott 87, Jeff McLaughlin 163.

Wednesday Adult - ROSS McWILLIS 317, Bruno Bagden 239, Eric McWillis 206, Niki Eldstrom 189, Dave Stevenson 205, Rick Granneman 205, Susan Pendergast 195, Vicki Major 182, Rick Aker 229, Tara Breur 201, Louise Bundschuh 205.

Thursday GA - Grace Rodriguez 293, Rick Rodriguez 212, Ivan Ally 236, Vicki Bailie 215, Jill Comeau 173, Mina Putnam 199, Pat King 193, Vera Winter 226, Kathy Lanyon 182, Kelvin Davis 236, Linda Meers 210.

Thursday Adult - Scott VanAchte 275, Aprile Brekke Reidl 235, Alex Bodnar 211, Andrew Stubbings 251, Kevin Gurnham 175, Ross McWillis 258, Dawn Hill 238, Rose Stenabaugh 209, Laurie Aucoin 231, Steve Robson 221.

Friday GA - Nick Tjart 219, Gerry VanAchte 235, Ruth Rivington 200, Joyce Unsworth 231, Arnie Auerbach 219, George Andrews 195, Ev Andrews 220, Art Wesner 188, Marj Arnold 187, Gerhard Sorger 240, George Railian 197, Jim Lucas 178.

Special O - Gary Thompson 145, Linda Scott 130, Trevor Carter 196, Jamie Bennett 185, Allison Bennett 141, Leona Wagner 185, Marilyn Shetterly 166, Debbie Downer 165, Michael Campbell 250, Chris Gillis 182, Danny Erb 174, Clayton Heid 168.

On a Tuesday with frost delay, blue skies, rain sprinkles and snowbirds flying over head, our Crown Isle ladies’ club only needed 3 clubs and a putter to play golf on the magnificent Crown Isle golf course.

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putts fed the piggy. According to our pro, Rod Prieto, winter rules are still in effect. You can lift, clean and place and treat the bunkers as ground under repair til May 1 2015.

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a putter THE WINNERS: 1st low gross - Judy Pouillot 85, 2nd low gross- Ev Shaw 88, 1st low net - Val Dingwall 73, 2nd low net-Janet Phillips and Jean Wharton 74 Birdies - Val Dingwall,

Valley Bridge News Comox Valley Duplicate Bridge Club Monday, March 30, 2015 - team game: A 1/2 Lorraine and Charles Hodson Lynn and Dick Sangster 1/2 Betty and Arnold Thomsen - Slava Simice, Barry Turnham 3 Pete Marinus, Tim Kennelly - Richard Grant, Milos Hajsky B 2/3 Arlene Petersen, Dave Mosher Howard Cohen, Cynthia Tree 2/3 Allen Hopwood, Lorraine Gargan Patricia and Roy Lowe Thursday, April 2: A 1 Cynthia Tree - Irene Pearl 2 Pete and Linda Marinus B 2/3 Margaret Wynde - Corinne Montgomery 2/3 Daphne Welch - Karin Franzen C 3 Allen Hopwood - Lorraine Gargan Results Monday, April 6: A 1 Arlene Petersen - Linda Marinus 2 Glen Parsons - Dave Proctor 3 Dave Mosher - Howard Cohen B 3 Doris Lange - Barb Bayer C 2 Tom Dugdale - Jeanette Baron Thursday, April 9: A 1 Dianna Rickson - Sharon Hysert 2 Cynthia Tree - Carole Bradshaw 3 Patricia Lowe - Roy Lowe B 2 Allen Hopwood - Lorraine Gargan 3 Bernice Blonarwitz - John Biehl Our club is located on Nordin Street across from the Comox Mall under the newly renovated Museum and Art Gallery.

We offer guaranteed partnerships, so if you’re visiting or your regular partner is away, make sure you come out to play anyway.

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Holst; 3. Tom Dugdale and Jeanette Baron; 4. Clark Graham and Jim Lucas.

E/W - 1. Roy and Patricia Lowe; 2.

Irene Smith and Cynthia Tree; 3. Dick and Lynn Sangster; 4. George and Trish Kirkwood.

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Barb Morris and Dianna Rickson.

E/W - 1. Harvey Piercy and Judy Morrison; 2. Doris Lange and Barb Bayer; 3.

Dick and Lynn Sangster; 4. George and Trish Kirkwood.

Results for Saturday 4th April ( 9 tables): N/S - 1. Barb McCrindle and Denise Holst; 2. Diane McKinnon and Sheila Lockhart; 3. Neal Jackson and Jean Tait.

E/W - 1. Roy and Patricia Lowe; 2. Evelyn Ware and Dianna Rickson; 3. George and Trish Kirkwood.

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Dave and Sharon Hysert; 3. Doug Poole and Trish Heyland; 4. Irene Smith and Dorothy Branch.

Results for Friday, April 10 (12 tables): N/S - 1. Tom Dugdale and Dianne Rickson; 2. Ron and Chris Toutant; 3. Jean Tait and Evelyn Ware; 4. Ben and Iris Vansterkenburg.

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Sheila Van Gisbergen, Judy Pouillot and Ev Shaw KPs- Sheila Van Gisbergen and Ev Shaw Par 5s - Judy Aldcroft, our illustrious leader and Jean Wharton. our competent stats recorder.

With Crown Isle installing new software, Rod has asked all CI members to email him your name, address, phone number and email address to rod@ crownisle.ca Three reminders for the Crown isle ladies: April 21st is the CI luncheon and General Meet-

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ing after golf. Please sign up on the CI website, Arrowsmith Field Day in Qualicum is April 30 and the first Nine and Wine “Spring into Golf” is May 27 - golf, appys, wine, prizes and lots of fun!

CI Sunday Couples starts on May 3rd with tee times starting at 12 noon.

Sign up at the pro shop.

On May 31 the first Couples fun tournament will include golf, dinner and prizes. Many thanks to the Roulstons for organizing these events this year.

- Submitted by Donna Cunliffe

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Event an artistic reflection of journey away from addiction ‘Recovery is an amazing thing’

BY DREW A. PENNER Echo Staff The signs of people losing the battle with their own personal demons can be all too prevalent, but a new art show in Cumberland seeks to shine a light on the empowering journey to recovery that often eludes our view.

Gatehouse Gallery & Coffeéclaires has teamed up with the Alano Club of Courtenay and Stepping Stones Recovery House for Women to host an art fundraiser with a big impact.

“The road to recovery is not an easy road,” said Cindy Jesse, manager of the Alano Club, a nonprofit social enterprise with a café and a facility that’s open to the general public. “It comes with a lot of pitfalls.”

Live Love Laugh (Live the art, Love the music, and Laugh till it hurts) was conceptualized as an opportunity to celebrate personal successes and explore the subject of addiction in a unique and

varied fashion. The event, to be held at the Gatehouse Gallery in Cumberland (3273 3rd St.) April 18 starting at 6 p.m., is an attempt to remind people that those taking steps toward recovery - however small - are no different than anyone else.

“Everybody gets to see what addiction sees like,” Jesse said. “My passion is to show everybody what recovery can look like.”

Along with coffee and cake, the evening will feature musical and visual art, a raffle - including two weekend passes to music fest - and a comedian.

It will feature work by supporters and people who have been personally touched by addiction - and the struggle to escape its malevolent claws.

“There’s such a stigma attached to addiction and recovery,” she said. “It’s the elephant in the living room.”

Proceeds from the event will be split between the Alano Club and Stepping Stones, a six-bed home where women can live in

Cindy Jesse, manager of the Alano Club, a non-profit social enterprise with a café and a facility that’s open to the general public. a supportive environment while they move towards the light of recovery.

Gallery owner Belinda Jones said the idea for the show germinated while she spent time in the kitchen at the Alano Club.

Now she can’t wait to shine a light on the work they do.

“I don’t think there’s enough awareness about what goes on there,” she said. “I didn’t really know anything about it.”

She was struck by just how accepting the environment was of the challenges faced by the large segment of Courtenay’s population that struggles with addiction.

“Every day I went in there I learned something new - and I’m still learning things,” she said, thinking back to the “safe harbour” atmosphere she witnessed. “You do not judge a book by its cover.

It opens your eyes if you want to take a moment to see what’s really there.”

Once the idea was formed, continual connection points seemed to crop up naturally. Artists and musicians got on board. And the public has already begun to show interest with tickets selling briskly.

The art will be displayed for the entire month of April, and organizers hope the exposure will be another positive step on the road to recovery for participants.

“So many of them are excited to show their art because they’ve worried about how to be proud of themselves again,” Jesse said.

“Hopefully some new

Gallery owner Belinda Jones said the idea for the show germinated while she worked in the Alano Club kitchen. opportunities come out of this for all of them whether it’s a sale, new idea, a new friendship or

Darren Becker, an Alano Club employee prepares food in the on-site kitchen.

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Get your garden humming

BY ELLEN PRESLEY Anderton Nursery Hummingbirds are fascinating creatures with superb aeronautic skills; capable of flying forwards, backwards and for brief moments upside down.

As they dart about, their multi- colored feathers seem to produce a blurred kaleidoscope. They zoom around at 60 miles an hour and then just pause, hover, look at you and again they’re off. When you add plants that Hummingbirds love to your garden, you invite these entertaining guests into your world.

It is very easy to set up a Hummingbird garden as long as you provide them with food, water and a place to rest.

To create the right atmosphere, you need to understand a bit about the needs of these wonderful creatures. They use a lot of energy. Their wings flap at 80 beats per second during regular flight and over 200 beats per second during courtship.

(We all show off when we’re dating). To maintain this energy level they need to consume a re-

in your garden as this could harm or kill your Hummingbirds. Let them do all the work. Hummers work hard at consuming insects by snatching them out of the air or stealing them from spider webs.

Building a Hummingbird Garden You need to have continuous blooms from early spring to late fall. This will be easily achieved if you have a mixture of annuals, perennials, trees

markable 12,000 calories a day. (Compared to the average Human intake of 2,500 calories). Obviously they need a rich sugar source to fuel themselves.

The first choice would be natural nectar from a wide variety of flowers.

Hummingbirds, like most birds, do not have a sense of smell; they rely on their sight to choose brightly colored flowers. They love the nectar of red flowers but will choose other color variations such as pink, lavender or orange. They

also prefer bell shaped blossoms which allow them to use their lengthy beaks and long tongues to lap up the nectar. Plants such as Red Hot Poker, Trumpet Vines, Honeysuckles, Snapdragons, Fuchsias and Petunias are particularly good bets.

Although they feed every 10 minutes, Hummingbirds actually spent 80 per cent of their time perching which is why they need trees and shrubs to rest in.

Both the Butterfly bush or a Silk oak tree will not

only provide tasty blooms and a perch, but also a place for them to nest.

(Not many people are fortunate to locate their nests as they only measure 1 1/2 inches in diameter.) In addition to nectar, Hummers devour a huge amount of insects. This is particularly important when a Hummingbird is in its nesting phase, as its diet requires an increase of protein in the form of insects.

It is important that you do not use pesticides or other harmful chemicals

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and shrubs. The annuals will bloom throughout the summer into fall. Choose perennials with different blooming times. The more variety you have in your garden, the greater the attraction to the Hummingbirds.

Tips: 1. Plant en masse.

A large grouping of one type of plant will do more to attract the Hummer’s attention than a single plant.

(Continued on page 23)

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Luring hummers to your garden (Continued from page 21) 2. Refrain from one big sea of color. Design banks or islands of owers to make it easier for the birds to see all the different kinds of food available.

Don’t forget to plant the lower blossoms in front or around the edges and then work your way up to the taller plants in the middle or back of the border. This creates a visually stimulating environment for both you and the Hummers.

3. Make pathways for you to walk through, or so you can work on the garden and provide friendly open spaces for them to y across.

4. Place a seat or a bench for you to watch your new friends. They will soon adapt to your presence.

5. If you are limited for space try planting Hummingbird attracting plants in your pots and Hanging Baskets.

The blossoms provide the nectar, the trees and shrubs provide places to perch and nest and the next step is a water source.

You can have a pond, a stream, a birdbath that is shallow (made by placing stones to adjust the

depth) or even a mister or sprinkler.

Hummingbirds usually drink from water on leaves or owers. They need the other water sources for bathing. Yes they love to take baths. They race back and forth through a sprinkler to get a quick shower or they’ll perch on a stem of a pond plant and utter their wings in the water. They love it. And you want to make your garden guests happy...right?

Tips for Hummingbird Feeders At ďŹ rst you may need to use a commercial feeder to start the Hummers coming to your garden.

Make sure that you have more than one feeder as Hummingbirds are territorial and will ďŹ ght over one feeder. If you space a few of them in different locations, you will be inclined to attract more than one Hummer.

Things to remember about a commercial feeder: Obviously one with a red mouthpiece is the best but a perch is also desirable for viewing .

Try to avoid the feeders which have the yellow center as this attract bees.

Use a formula of sugar and water. You can boil a mix-

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ture that is 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. Boil the mixture for 2 minutes. Let the mixture cool.

Make sure the feeder is clean each time you use it. Using a bottle bush will get those crusty icky bits off which if not taken off can form a mold that is fatal to your Hummer. Fill the feeder and put the extra in the refrigerator.

Place the feeder in the shade to prevent bacterial growth that can occur when sugar is left in the sun.

Every two to three days you must clean the feeder and replace the mixture.

If the sugar is allowed to ferment it will poison the little guy.

NOTE: Never ever use honey. This form of sugar can produce a mold that is deadly to Hummers.

Never use a sugar substitute because it has no nutritional value and the bird will starve nor use red dye as it proves toxic. The only red you need is on the feeder. The only formula is water and sugar.

If you don’t have the time or patience to maintain the nectar replacement and cleaning regime that feeders require, use just plants instead.

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Once your garden is set up you can enjoy the show. They are probably

one of the most interesting guests you’ll have all summer.

Plants that attract hummingbirds PERENNIALS Ajuga Bee Balm (Monarda) Bleeding Hearts (Dicentra) Cannas Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) Columbine (Aquilegia) Coral Bells (Heuchera) Delphiniums Foxglove (Digitalis) Fuchsia Hollyhocks Hostas Lavender Hibiscus Lily (Hemerocallis) Lupines Obedient plant (Physotegia) Montbretia (Crocosmia)

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ANNUALS Begonias Cleome Cigar plant (Cuphea ignea) Dahlia Four-o-clocks (Mirabilis) Gladiolus Impatiens Monkey Flower (Mimulus) Morning Glory (Impomea) Nasturtiums Martha Washington Geranium Nicotiana Petunia

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Get ready to bust some broom Community cuts start on Saturday at Northeast Woods

The photo shows a healthy specimen of Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum). Do not touch this invasive plant. Its sap, in combination with moisture and sunlight, can cause severe skin and eye irritation, painful blistering, permanent scarring and blindness. Giant Hogweed can grow to a height of 5 metres in the Comox Valley.

Invaders at Mac Wood AGM Guest speaker at the upcoming Macdonald Wood Park Society (MWPS) annual general meeting is Karen Barry, the Mid-Island Project Coordinator for the Coastal Invasive Species Committee, with her presentation entitled “Spread the Word, not the Weed”.

Karen is a professional biologist with an interest in conservation, restoration and natural history.

She will talk about impacts of invasive plants, priority species on Vancouver Island, what is being done to manage and control them, and how

you can help.

This free Earth Day talk is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, starting at 7:00 PM at St Peter’s Hall, 218 Church Street in downtown Comox.

All are welcome, members and non-members, and refreshments will be served.

A short AGM will follow Karen Barry’s informative and entertaining talk.

New members are always welcome.

Please email MWPS@ shaw.ca for more information, or come to the 2015 AGM on Earth Day, April 22th.

Scotch Broom, that highly invasive plant with the pretty yellow flowers is about to start blooming.

And that means community cuts are being scheduled.

Join the Comox Valley chapter of Broombusters to get involved and learn how we can effectively stop broom in its tracks.

Community cuts are work parties where volunteers come together to cut broom in a specified area and are a good way to learn proper cutting technique before cutting on your own. It is important to cut the broom right to ground level to keep the stock from re-sprouting.

Only very small broom should be pulled. Pulling larger broom can disturb the soil which can stimulate the fallen seeds from previous years to germinate.

Community cuts are also a great way to get to know your neighbours and your local parks, to pitch in and even have fun!

Some volunteers like it so much that they even start to cut broom on their own, whenever they have a free

Volunteer gets ready to cut some broom at Goose Spit hour or so, and take on a park or walkway in their neighbourhood.

Community cuts are planned at: Saturday April 18th from 9:30 am - noon -Northeast Woods (walk along service road from the Torrence Road entrance) Saturday April 25th from 9:30 am - noon Point Holmes Park at the corner of Lazo Road and Sand Pines Drive Saturday May 2nd from 9:30 am - noon - Cumberland cemetery on Minto Road Saturday May 9th from 9:30 am - noon - No. 1 Jap-

anese Town in Coal Creek Historic Park, Cumberland Further community cuts will be advertised on the Broombusters website www.broombusters. org, or contact Bev Agur at bevagur@shaw.ca for more information.

New volunteers are always welcome. We have loppers and hand saws all you need is your enthusiasm and a pair of work / gardening gloves.

Why cut Scotch Broom?

Unfortunately if left unchecked broom quickly take over, choking out native plants. Mature plants

can produce over 20,000 seeds so it is important to cut the broom while it is bloom and before the seed pods form.

Broombusters is a B.C. registered non-profit society dedicated to raising awareness of Scotch Broom and inspiring action.

They work in partnership with Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland, and the CVRD and community cuts are held in areas that have been prioritized by the various municipalities.

The cut broom is either hauled away or chipped on site.

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Total lease obligation: $14,218/$8,474. 64,000-kilometre allowance; charge of $0.15/km for excess kilometres. PPSA fee, license, insurance, registration, any dealer or other charges, options and applicable taxes are extra. 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T 4MOTION® received a 5-star side-crash rating while the Jetta 4 DR FWD received a 5-star overall rating. Government star ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (safercar.gov). Crash performance was based on a U.S.-equipped vehicle. Some features on that model may be optional or not available in Canada. The 2015 Jetta was awarded a Top Safety Pick from the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). To qualify for a Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, as well as a good or acceptable rating in the small overlap front test. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers end April 30, 2015 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Models shown: 2015 Tiguan 2.0T Highline R-Line, $41,240 / 2015 Jetta 1.8T Highline, $25,990. Vehicles shown for illustration purposes only and may include optional equipment. Visit vw.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. Volkswagen , the Volkswagen logo, Das Auto & Design , Tiguan and Jetta are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. © 2015 Volkswagen Canada.

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COMOX VALLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Learn about easy, perennial edibles at Monday meeting The Comox Valley Horticultural Society is pleased to welcome JoAnn Canning to speak at their April 20 meeting to learn about Easy Perennial Edibles. Doors to Florence Filberg Centre will open at 7 p.m. for the meeting and presentation to begin at 7:30 p.m. April is ‘bring a friend’ month, so guests are welcome at no charge!

Perennial vegetables allow the home gardener to plant once and grow for several seasons. Some we are familiar with but many we re-plant each year treating them as annuals when we can save ourselves a lot of work. Jo-Ann will talk about perennial foods she has grown, others she has observed and the tips she’s gathered along the way. Included will be recommendations on plants that give us more than one type of crop as well as some wild and reseeding annuals to add to the mix.

Jo-Ann Canning teaches sustainable food and ornamental gardening, drawing

Speaker Jo-Ann Canning on over 40 years experience in climates as diverse as Nova Scotia, the UK, the American Southwest and Rocky Mountains, and British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, and Vancouver Island. She was raised gardening with her mother at the family home on Vancouver’s West Side, and on her grandparents’ Fraser Valley farm. She

became involved in the sustainable horticultural movement in the 1970s.

In 1996 she received her certification with the Master Gardeners Association of BC. Her articles and photographs are often published on the Association’s website.

For a very low annual membership fee, members of CVHS have access to informative monthly speakers, monthly newsletters, exclusive garden tours, workshops and bus tours, access to master gardeners and a large resource library, as well as discounts at many local garden businesses.

The club also hosts community events, such as the upcoming Spring Plant Sale on April 25, also at the Florence Filberg Centre.

If you have plants to donate to the sale or for more information about the CV Horticultural Society and membership benefits, please visit our website at www.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca

Jamey Lauinger, the owner, specializes in seeking out rare and unusual species

Succulent specialties Nursery opens for the season this weekend Whether you are looking for an unusual gift for a gardener friend, an indoor cacti or a succulent for your garden, Valley Succulent Specialty Nursery has hundreds (thousands) of succulents and cacti that will amaze and fascinate you.

Jamey Lauinger, the owner, specializes in seeking out rare and unusual species of cold hardy succulents and cacti both locally and internationally and growing many of these species from seed.

This year the opening for the nursery is April 18th and 19th, from 9:00 am5:00 pm.

The nursery is located at 2210 Anderton Road at the corner of Anderton and Ellenor Road (ferry road).

During the season, regular hours will be Friday 12 to 5 pm, Sat 1-5 and Sun 11-4 and by appointment.

Valley Succulent now takes credit cards and cash.

For more information and to see the wide range of plants available visit www. valleysucculents.ca or Facebook Drop by this Sat or Sun and enjoy a complimentary coffee and get your name in the hat for the Grand Prize draw!

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Volunteers needed for cemetery cleaning up After your life is well lived, how will others know that you left good memories? People who were loved by their family members and friends are given a proper burial in a cemetery. It gives dignity and shows reverence for our deceased members of the family.

Most of our pioneers were buried at St. Andrew’s Cemetery located behind St. Andrew’s church (little white church on the hill) and corner of Island Hi-way and Dingwall Road, Courtenay.

If your family members were buried at Saint Andrew’s Cemetery, springtime is a great time to show your care for your deceased family member by volunteering or helping with this year’s Cemetery Spring Clean-up this coming Saturday, April 18th from 9 am to 12 noon.

Bring work gloves, a rake, water, a hat and wear some sunscreen and work clothes. Refreshments will be provided. For more information call 250 334 4431/250-897-8569.

Wednesday mornings at ‘The Westerly’ Best Western Hotel in Courtenay.

We are neighbours, com munity leaders, and global citizens uniting for the common good.

With you, we can accomplish even more.

FMI, visit our website at http://rotarystrathconasunrise.org or check out one of our weekly meetings.

CARRIERS WANTED No collection required. Great exercise!

Call Comox Valley Echo • 250-334-4734 or drop by 407-D 5th Street, Courtenay COURTENAY Rt. 7125

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Rotarians’ annual compost sale Saturday Signs of spring are all around us: brilliant yellow daffodils, flowering Rhododendrons, returning song birds and now Strathcona Sunrise Rotary’s Spring Skyrocket Compost Sale.

Knowledgeable gardeners know that most plants grow best when there is lots of compost in the soil.

As the compost breaks down, nutrients are slowly released for sustained growth through the season. Skyrocket compost is packed full of nutrients.

This stuff really works.

Tests plots showed amazing plant growth.

The sale is being held Saturday, April 18 from 8am to noon at the Driftwood Mall. Bags of Sky-

rocket sell for $5 each.

This is a popular event so get there early so you don’t miss out as supply is limited.

Proceeds from the sale of Skyrocket Compost support many local community and international projects. We appreciate your contribution.

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Shoreline Orthodontic Tri-K Triathlon Swim Times?

With two weeks of training under your belt you are well on your way to the start line of the Shoreline Orthodontics’ Tri-K Triathlon. If you have not done so already be sure to register online at www.trik.ca.

Have you ever wondered how we decided who will swim first at the Shoreline Orthodontics Tri-K Triathlon? Starts are based completely on the swim time you enter at registration.

As part of the online registration process you will need to enter your estimated swim time. This is a critical part of registration. Starting order is based on these entered swim times. Individuals with the slowest times start first in each age group.

The Shoreline Orthodontics Tri-K Triathlon starts with the MINI event for 8 - 9 year olds. This age group swims 100M (4Lengths). At the completion of this group MINI participants that are 10 - 11 yrs old will start, again from the slowest in the age group through to the fastest. This age group swims 150M (6Lengths). This progression continues until ALL MINI participants have completed the swim.

At the completion of the MINI, Just Tri It and Sprint athletes will begin their swim.

Start times are again based on swim times that are entered at registration from the slowest time to the fastest time. It is estimated that athletes in this age group will start at 10:15AM. Start Time is an estimate as it depends on how many athletes are registered in the MINI event and how long it takes to have all of these athletes complete the swim.

Comox Valley Sports Centre pool has 6 lanes. For the Shoreline Orthodontics Tri-K Triathlon 4 people swim in each lane. This means that when the race starts 24 people will be in the pool. Once these 24 people are finished their swim the next 24 will start. This order follows until all participants have completed the swim.

Suggested workout lengths for beginners are on the top line and intermediate participants on the lower line. Swims are in metres and runs and rides in minutes.

Swim workouts can be broken up into manageable segments. Participants may want to use a combination run/walk for the runs over the first four weeks. With each outing, try to increase the time you run and decrease the walking time.

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Week Three Training Plan

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Tuesday

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Friday

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Swim 700m 1250m

Ride :50 1:00

Run :30 :40

Swim 700m 1250m

Saturday Ride :50 1:15

Good luck with your training. We’ll see you at the finish line!

Sunday Ride :30 :40

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