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Purple Ribbon campaign looks to build on success Renée Andor Record Staff

With planning just getting underway for the second annual Purple Ribbon Campaign in April, organizers are taking a look at the success of last year’s in order to build on it.

Last spring’s inaugural campaign was designed to raise awareness about domestic violence and was backed by various groups, organizations and local government.

Heather Ney, executive director of the Comox Valley Transition Society (CVTS), said the campaign was a success that lasted longer than the three weeks it ran for.

“There was a lot of positive engagement with the issue throughout the campaign period, and it continued on — just a heightened awareness in general of the issue and of the services (available),” said Ney. Comox Valley RCMP domestic violence section Const. Tanya Vandermolen said there were a handful of victims that came forward to report abusive situations as a direct response to the campaign shortly after it happened.

While she said she’s unsure if it’s directly related to the campaign, she has seen an increased awareness and knowledge of the community’s victim services.

“I think that there’s a general increase in the familiarity with the community resources, or just the knowledge that there actually is community resources,” said Vandermolen, adding that referrals between victim service organizations is also on the rise.

“I’ve noticed greater partnerships among the community agencies involved.”

As to whether the campaign actually reduced the number of domestic violence incidents in the

Comox Valley, Ney said it’s hard to say for a couple of different reasons. First of all, domestic violence incidents are under-reported.

“There’s a lot of fear associated with reporting, you know, ‘there’ll be consequences if you involve the police’ from the abusing partner, so that’s why it goes so underreported,” explained Ney. Also, some domestic violence statistics from the Comox Valley RCMP are up for 2011 and some are down. While parent/child disputes are down to 33 in 2011 from 50 in 2010, spousal/partner disputes are up to 248 for 2011 from 209 in 2010.

Ney said the rise could be due to a higher comfort level with the issue.

“An increase could indicate a comfort level and a confidence in our police detachment, or that they’ll be protected or safe if they do report,” said Ney. Jennifer Woods, a Community Based Victim Services domestic violence worker based at the Comox Valley Family Services Association, points out that statistics can be hard to measure because it depends on how cases are categorized during filing.

However, her case load is on the increase. In 2010 she had 123 criminal charge files and 211 noncriminal charge files. In 2011 she had 140 criminal charge files and 222 non-criminal charge files.

She agrees that the campaign was successful in generating awareness of the issue but suggests more awareness of funding issues for victim services in the Comox Valley is needed.

“I think that there could be awareness that these services need more financial support whether it’s from the government, or the City or donations,” said Woods, adding that she hasn’t seen an increase in base funding ... see VOLUNTEERS ■ A2

LENDING AN EAR Black creek resident Norm McLaren practises his phone technique. He’s been appointed to the Gold Panel of the Variety Club Telethon commencing this Saturday at 7 p.m. on Global TV. The Gold Panel is the prestigious front row of telephones on the telethon set.

McLaren’s private line for this year’s show is 604-529-3002.

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Man violates his parole, arrested in Comox Valley The Comox Valley RCMP arrested Jonathan David Olson this week because he was being unlawfully at large in violation of his federal parole conditions.

Olson was reported to have walked away from his halfway house in Victoria on Feb. 5, RCMP said in a news release. This is the second time within the past three weeks that Olson has been arrested in the Comox Valley for parole violations.

The 32-year-old resident of the Comox Valley has an extensive criminal history.

Police will forward a report to

Crown counsel proposing new charges against Olson relating to details surrounding his most recent arrest Feb. 7.

Olson has been returned to federal custody, as his mandatory supervision order has been revoked and his parole suspended.

Anyone with further information with regards to Olson’s activities while in the Comox Valley is asked to contact the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477).

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from government for over seven years.

“If they could focus the campaign as well to talk about the lack of funding to support women and children that are needing these services, that would be a good thing.” She also mentioned that some men told her they felt left out of the campaign and suggested men’s victim services be addressed as its own issue.

Last year’s campaign was spearheaded by past Courtenay Mayor Greg Phelps. As Phelps was not re-elected Ney said CVTS has taken over as the main organizer.

While Phelps said he won’t be involved in this year’s Purple Ribbon Campaign from a City standpoint, he would be happy to help out as a Comox Valley citizen, and he hopes the City will again contribute to the initia-

tive.

“I had tried to ensure that future councils would at least budget for it for the next two years, and possi-

“most likely” contribute the same amount as last year, which was $3,500.

This year, the campaign will run for two

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There’s a lot of fear associated with reporting, you know, ‘there’ll be consequences if you involve the police’ from the abusing partner, so that’s why it goes so under-reported.

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bly even longer, so I’m hoping it will continue again this year,” said Phelps.

Courtenay Mayor Larry Jangula said he is meeting with organizers soon and while the City hasn’t passed the budget yet, it will

weeks from April 15 to 21 during Prevention of Violence Against Women Week, and April 22 to 28 during National Victims of Crime Awareness Week and BC Victims of Crime Awareness Week, said Ney.

Anyone who would like to sponsor a banner, has a place to put a banner or poster, would like purple ribbons for their staff or clientele, or would like to volunteer with distribution of campaign materials is asked to contact Heather Ney at 250897-0511 or cvts-ed@ shaw.ca.

She said she hopes even more of the community will get involved this year.

“We’re hoping that we’ll see more of our citizens more of the members of our community donning a purple ribbon or lapel pin, indicating they’re taking a stand against family violence or violence against women,” said Ney.

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HERITAGE WEEK IN Cumberland will be capped by the Taiwanese Lantern Festival Feb. 17 to 19 at the Cumberland Recreation Centre. The fair will be held at the CumPHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD berland Cultural Centre.

Census shows Cumberland larger, younger Scott Stanfield Record Staff

The populations of Courtenay and Comox have both jumped about 10 per cent over the last five years, but the big change is in Cumberland where the population increased 23 per cent, according to the 2011 Statistics Canada census.

The village’s population now stands at 3,398 residents. In 2006 it housed 2,762 people.

Village CAO Sundance Topham attributes the increase to a combination of factors — access to trails and backcountry, a thriving arts scene — that make Cumberland a desirable place to live.

“We’ve had a lot of young families moving into the community over the last few years,” he said. “Part of that ties in with some new development that’s taken place as well between 2006 and 2010. We had 230 new single family dwellings built.”

While a 23 per cent (630 people) increase sounds impressive, Topham said the village population remains relatively small

and manageable.

“Part of the thing we’re excited about is the general demographics of the community. We’re one of the few, I think the only one in the Valley, where the actual age is going down. It bodes well for our future.”

A total of 24,099 people live in Courtenay compared to 22,021 in 2006 — a 9.4 per cent increase.

The previous census showed a 14.5 per cent increase, pegging Courtenay as the fourth fastest-growing B.C. community with a population exceeding 5,000.

At the time, it placed the city among the 20 fastestgrowing, mid-sized urban centres in Canada.

“What the 9.4 per cent shows us is we’re still growing,” Courtenay administrator Sandy Gray said, noting census numbers do not show the actual number of people living in a community. “What it shows is where your primary domicile is.”

A property owner residing in Calgary, for example, would not be recorded locally.

“We have to plan for how to accommodate growth,” Gray said. “We use a larger

percentage growth figure.

That’s for a number of reasons. One is that so we’re always ahead of the curve.

“To me what it (census) does is reinforce that the city is the core of the Valley,” Gray added. “It is the backbone of the community.

It’s not like we’re deteri-

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orating. Now we’re going through a cycle of a lot of commercial growth. If you don’t have any commercial growth people aren’t moving here.”

Census numbers might indicate a 9.4 per cent growth rate, but Gray said the number could double at major traffic points such as Ryan Road near Superstore.

“We’re facing some challenges there where the roadway system can’t handle the volumes of traffic at times,” he said, noting new developments such as

Costco and the under-construction Thrifty Foods at the top of the hill since the last census.

“We have lots of residential development under consideration. Our services are basically keeping ahead of the demand. That’s what you want. We’re always try-

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ing to plan 10 years ahead of time.”

While Courtenay will “always be the largest component in the Valley,” Gray said Comox is running out of developable land.

“You don’t see the same growth going on there,” he said.

The Comox population now stands at 13,627.

The 2006 census had it at 12,385.

“It represents essentially moderate growth,” Mayor Paul Ives said, noting the town’s Official Community Plan forecasts a similar

rate of growth over the next 20 years.

From a financial point of view, Ives said a further 10 per cent growth over the next five years would bring the town close to 15,000 people, at which point policing costs would jump from 70 to 90 per cent.

“That would create a financial challenge for our taxpayers,” he said. “It would probably result in an annual tax increase of a couple hundred dollars once we get to that level.”

In the meantime, the challenge is to determine where growth can be accommodated. Ives notes the community plan identifies infill and densification potential in the downtown core and other areas.

“I think probably less single family, more multifamily and more densification. I think we’ll see that carry on as the supply of single family lots diminishes. The easy-to-develop land is pretty much spoken for these days in the Comox peninsula.

“I think our community plan speaks to most of this,” Ives added. “It says this growth can be

accommodated within the boundaries as we go forward, but we do have to look at the emphasis on infill and densification, which ties in nicely with transit development. It also — presumably if there’s more people living downtown — will help by providing more customers for the businesses.”

Courtenay is also trying to densify.

“When you’re denser as a community the more you’re able to support your local commercial nodes, your transportation, your bus services. People are able to walk more,” Gray said.

“When you get sprawl outside your borders it makes it tough to service.”

In sprawled communities such as Kamloops, Kelowna and Nanaimo, Gray said big box retailers go to cheap land which strips the core.

“We’ve learned by their mistakes,” he said, noting a greater emphasis on landscaping in the Valley. “The positive thing here is the big box retailers are staying within their boundaries because that’s where the services are.” reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Lunar celebration Saturday Record Staff

this Saturday at the Elks Hall in downtown Courtenay.

The event will include a lion dance with a 10-metre dragon, games, crafts and Chinese calligraphy name writing.

The Comox Valley Multicultural Immigrant Support Society invites the public to celebrate Lunar New Year 2012 with a family potluck and AGM

The event is from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission is free and activities are by donation. The hall is located at 231 Sixth St. For more information, contact Jin Lin at 250-898-9567 or maplepool@shaw.ca.

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SUPPORTING FELLOW AIRMEN A U.S. Coast Guard Adanced Helicopter Rescue School (AHRS) student is lowered from a Royal Canadian Air Force CH-149 Cormorant rescue helicopter near Cape Disappointment, Wash. Pilots from 442 Squadron at CFB Comox joined U.S. Coast Guard pilots to support the AHRS class.

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Three developments proceed Renée Andor Record Staff

Three considerable Courtenay developments will go ahead as council unanimously passed their permits on Monday.

Tessitura Flats, located at 534 Cumberland Rd., had council excited at its “infilling” potential of the downtown area.

“I believe it’s a good example of infilling our downtown rather than sprawling out, and so I applaud these people for taking a risk and biting the bullet,” said Mayor Larry Jangula.

The development variance permit for this live performance venue/cafe combined with residential units and studio space was approved in June.

But developers came back in early January with slight changes, like adding a residential suite, to make the building plans more economically viable.

Coun. Doug Hillian noted that he received a letter regarding parking concerns from a business owner in the area, but said the benefits of the proposal

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outweighed these worries.

“Creating space to live — infilling and density — increasing our cultural community, and employment opportunities for, particularly young people and musicians, I think those benefits outweigh the concerns related to the parking,” explained Hillian.

Also, Andrew Sheret Limited’s development permit was passed allowing for a renovation and expansion of the old Bingo Palace at 725 29th St. and 2871 Kilpatrick Ave.

This renovation and expansion of the existing building will allow a larger space for the plumbing and heating company’s operations.

About 790 square meters of new building space will give the company more warehouse area, and Splashes Kitchen and Bath Centre will have a new showroom on the more noticeable corner of 29th Street and Kilpatrick Avenue.

The company plans to eventually vacate its old location at 780 30th St. and rent out the space.

The third permit passed allows a fivebuilding 42-unit multi residential project at 2140 Lake Trail Rd. to move ahead with its plans.

Woynic Properties Ltd. is allowed to reduce its side yard setback because it’s buffered by trees in Tarlington Park.

The company dedicated a 6.3-metre-wide strip of this land bordering the park for a trail connecting the park to 13th Street as part of the Arlington area trail system.

Bay Community Church has a dream for every couple in the Comox Valley to enjoy a fabulous marriage — as it was really intended to be.

It is hosting Steven Falk from Switchback (www.switchbacksafe. com) for this special one-night event.

Veteran family and marriage counsellor and safety guru to the logging industry on the North Island, Steven Falk is back to bring a fun and empowering night for Comox Valley couples.

Come prepared to laugh, to learn, and to go home retooled.

Contact Bay Community Church at 250339-7527 or office@ baychurch.net.

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Sid hiking theatre fees Gradual rental rate increases accelerating this year Renée Andor Record Staff

Courtenay council approved an increase in Sid Williams Theatre Society (SWTS) user rate rentals for 2012 this week.

According to City director of community services Randy Wiwchar, SWTS has implemented gradual increases each year, but it needed to increase its rates more this year.

“The Sid has done gradual increases; I think this year they needed to look at more than a gradual,” said Wiwchar.

“They have taken a different approach this year because they are looking at all the alternatives that they can.”

SWTS could post its first deficit in 20 years, general manager Deborah Renz told the Record in January.

The theatre society met with community user groups and stakeholders and conducted surveys in November, according to a letter from Renz to City staff.

The board of directors then came up with a set of recommendations: commercial rates to increase immedi-

ately; ticket handling to approach the City fees to increase from of Courtenay and the $2 per order to $2 per Comox Valley Regional ticket; labour rates to District with funding increase by five per increase proposals. cent in 2013 and 2014; Courtenay Mayor and the L a r r y non-profit Jangula user rentI don’t think n o t e d al rates to it’s a real big secret that he’d increase by spoken to 10 per cent to mention that the Courper year all of our cultural t e n a y b e t w e e n organizations are Museum 2012 and and the hurting.

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Comox T h e Larry Jangula Valley Art commerGallery cial rate recently, increase is approxi- and both organizations HANNA KRISTENSEN, 7, asked for donations to the Kitty Cat PAL Society in lieu of birthday mately 30 per cent over- were having financial gifts for herself. Hanna and her family then fell in love with this cat, and adopted him. all for 2012, according difficulties as well. to a rental rate chart “I don’t think it’s a from SWTS. real big secret to menSWTS went to tion that all of our culComox council in mid- tural organizations are January with a propos- hurting,” said Jangula. comoxvalleyrecord.com writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com al to increase funding from $12,500 to a minimum of $20,000, which council said it would discuss when talking about the budget. www.bcferries.com SWTS also plans Departure Bay, NANAIMO - Horseshoe Bay, VANCOUVER

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VANCOUVER ISLAND QUINTET Bijoux du Bayou promises to entertain the crowd with a mix of swing, cajun, tex-mex and more musical themes at the Francophone Association Comox Valley’s Mardi Gras event.

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Pauline Tardif hopes a little bit of Cajun fun is just the answer to beat the rainy winter blues.

Tardif is the president of the Francophone Association Comox Valley, and is the co-ordinatior of the organization’s upcoming Mardi Gras event.

“This year, we want to make it fun, make it a great mix for anglo-

Rotary hosting students Join Rotary Youth Exchange Students from all over the globe at a presentation at both the Courtenay and Comox branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 2 to 3 p.m.

The Valley’s four Rotary Clubs are hosting the RYE students for a few days as they tour our region. The events at the libraries are just one way that the students are giving back to their host community.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for elementary school-aged children in the Valley to meet older kids from a world away,” says Joanie Chestnut of Courtenay Rotary.

“In the same way that libraries open up a world of knowledge, meeting people from another part of the globe opens up a world of possibilities and fosters cultural awareness.”

phones and francophones,” she said. “We made the theme fun to help beat the winter blahs.”

The festivities this year include an appetizer buffet, a dance, prizes, a costume contest and mask rental.

Vancouver Island cajun band Bijoux Du Bayou promises to bring high-energy music, combining zydeco, swing calypso and other styles.

Tardif said the event is fully bilingual and funds raised will aid the association with a variety of programs including a homework club and a café.

She noted the idea for a late-winter event began in 2007, when the association needed a fundraiser to create a preschool.

“In the first year, $15,000 was made with a dinner and silent auction. It was really successful and was all for the kids,” she explained.

Following some changes within the organization, Tardif began her position as president in 2010 and decided to create an event with a fun theme, with the goal to bring the French and English communities within the Comox Valley together.

Although the event is aimed at adults, Tardif said she is currently planning a variety of other events for families.

In April, the association will host a Sugar Shack at the Native Sons Hall, along with a summer party later in the year.

The Mardi Gras event is taking place at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the K’omoks Band Hall. Tickets are $35 for the public, $30 for members. For tickets or more information, visit www.afvc.ca, call 250-334-8884 or visit the association at 495 Fitzgerald Ave.

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The smaller North Island Princess ferry is currently serving as the replacement vessel on a modified schedule, while the Queen of Burnaby has been temporarily removed while undergoing mechanical repairs.

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Thefts, assaults, disturbances keep RCMP busy Comox Valley RCMP recently responded to the following incidents: Jan. 31 Comox Valley RCMP responded to a report of a theft of a motor vehicle at 12-5th Street in Courtenay. A white and blue GMC pickup truck with orange lights was stolen. At the same time, a brown utility trailer with a black and orange 1998 Bombardier Grand Touring snowmobile was also stolen.

A report of spraypainted graffiti was reported by the Town of Comox. The mischief took place at Aspen Park on the clubhouse building. The investigation is continuing.

RCMP recorded a theft from a motor vehicle in the 100 block of Back Road in Courtenay. The unlocked vehicle was entered and the thief stole cash and an Ipod.

Feb. 1 In the 2700 block of Comox Road in Comox,

a pickup truck left the roadway and drove through a yard crashing though a fence. The investigation revealed that the driver lost control on the icy road surface.

A call of a disturbance was received by the RCMP in the 3900 block of the South Island Highway. The investigation revealed an intoxicated male assaulted his wife and breached conditions of his probation. The man was taken into custody and held for a court appearance.

RCMP received a report a vehicle was damaged. The person reporting the incident stated that one of his pick up truck tires was slashed while parked at home.

During the evening hours, a report of an assault was filed by the police. The caller reported that a man in a small white sports car threw some sort of a firecracker at a

POLICE BEAT pedestrian as he drove by. The driver of the car was located and warned about the dangers of his actions. No injuries were reported.

Feb. 2 Police received a report of a break and enter from the homeowner of a residence on Dove Creek Road.

Thieves entered the residence by kicking open the door. Once inside, the thieves stole an assortment of electronics. The investigation is continuing.

Comox Valley RCMP attended a disturbance in the lot behind 1029 Ryan Road in Courtenay. A man was trying to smash windows in vehicles parked in the lot. Patrols were made, but the man was not

No lockdown at daycare Record Staff

School did not result in a lockdown, confirmed Steve Knight, viceprincipal of the school.

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An incident last week at the daycare at G.P. Vanier Secondary

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although he cannot elaborate on the incident which took place Feb. 3, he noted “it’s an issue that we’re dealing with at the daycare and with the student.”

He added police were notified, but according to Comox Valley RCMP, a formal report was not filed.

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Feb. 3 In the morning, police attended to a report of a man sleeping inside a running vehicle by the Comox slough. A man was found to be under the influence of a prescription drug. He was give a 24-hour driving suspension and his vehicle was impounded for 24 hours.

RCMP received a report of a theft from Royston of a purple, orange and yellow coloured snowboard.

The board was taken from the 3500 block of Royston Road.

Feb. 4 Police responded to an assault on a man at the skate park on Lerwick Road in Courtenay. One man was punched in the face resulting in a cut lip.

The suspect was located at his residence and released with a court date charged with assault.

Two cases of beer were stolen by two men at the Black Creek Country Market. The men initially attempted to pay for the beer with a debit card and when it was declined they bolted from the store with the goods.

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Feb. 5 Around 1:40 a.m, two intoxicated men and one intoxicated woman left the Mex Pub in Courtenay. While they were outside, one of them broke a window.

Comox Valley RCMP responded to a report of a theft of a motorcycle by a resident at the 2100 block of Comox Avenue. The investigation revealed a location for the motorcycle, which was later located.

Police indicate a strong possibility of charges to be laid.

Police attended a boat fire on the Cook Creek Road off the Inland Island Highway. The investigation revealed the boat had been abandoned there last fall.

The boat was found to be partially burned.

RCMP responded to a theft of three new televisions, still in their boxes, from a resident in the 400 block of Butchers Road. The house was being renovated at the time of the theft and the televisions were being stored under the residence.

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Old and young alike enjoy VEX robotics competition Renée Andor Record Staff

Robotics lovers of all ages showed up to support Comox Valley students at the annual Vancouver Island VEX robotics tournament at Vanier Secondary School.

“The tournament went really well,” said organizer Randy Grey. “Everyone had a great time, and we had a very good audience, from grandparents to little kids.”

The tournament was held on Jan. 28 and featured 39 student teams from as far away as Washington State.

Earlier in the schoolyear, teams of four students were given a task that a robot must do. They then designed a robot they

believed would do the task best. Four robots were on the court at a time during the tournament, which meant students had to be strategic during the competition, according to Grey.

Vanier had two teams make it to the semifinals and Isfeld Secondary School had one team make it to the finals.

“The tournament is an amazing event,” said Isfeld Secondary School robotics teacher Jesse Pendak.

“There are dozens of teams in the ‘pits’ frantically doing repairs, taking notes on each others robots and trying to give their own robots an edge.”

Isfeld student Damian Parlee drove the robot that made it to the finals, and it

lost in the third round of a best-of-three match, according to Pendak. This robot won the Vancouver Island Excellence award.

Isfeld also placed fourth and ninth in the individual skills challenge.

“These were the best results Isfeld has ever had at the Vancouver Island tourney,” said Pendak.

“The tourney was an excellent opportunity to showcase the hard work, ingenuity and creativity of the students.”

The next robotics tournament for Comox Valley students is at BCIT in Vancouver next month. This will be the students’ last chance to qualify for the international competition. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

STUDENTS WORK HARD during the annual Vancouver Island VEX robotics tournaPHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK ment at Vanier Secondary School.

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BC schools have more than 12,000 overcrowded classes. There are 700 fewer special needs teachers than a decade ago. All when there are more kids needing extra help than ever before.

That’s why teachers are taking action to pressure the government to reinvest in classrooms and kids again.

We’re also seeking a modest salary increase.

Teacher salaries here have fallen so far behind that BC now ranks 9th in what it pays experienced teachers and 10th in what it pays new ones.

Our bargaining proposal includes an annual cost-of-living adjustment to keep up with inflation. And we’re asking for a 3% pay increase in each of the second and third years of a new contract to help us make up a bit of the ground we’ve lost over the years.

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Book friends seek donations CUMBERLAND REMEMBERS ITS past Feb. 18 at the annual Heritage Faire.

Village embraces heritage With the theme of Water, Mills and Colliers, the 2012 Cumberland Heritage Faire will open Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. in the Cumberland Cultural Centre.

Displays will feature: Japanese and Chinese heritage park, medieval display and entertainment, CFB Comox, CV Ukrainian Club, Courtenay Heritage Commission, Vintage Christmas ornaments and salt and pepper shakers, Empire Days, stamps, marbles, lighters and playing card collections, CV Wood carvers display, Early Cumberland School Days, Italian Heritage, Denman Island Lace Makers(handson demo), Rotary Club Water Projects, coin collection(fur trading days), Chinatown glassware collection, Rebeka

Lodge â&#x20AC;&#x153;years gone by,â&#x20AC;? silk screening (children interacting), a collection of gramophones, vintage and historic cookie jars, photos of Cumberland and more.

There will be entertainment for the entire family including music and dancing. Admission is by donation.

The program: Downstairs 10-10:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Opening ceremony: MC Rick Grinham.

O Canada by the Cumberland Marching Band; 11-11:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Shire of Hartwood medieval dancers; N o o n - 1 2 : 3 0 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Comox Valley Ukrainian Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dolyna Ukrainian Dancers; 1-1:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; United Church Choir; 2-2:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Shelly Brown and students; 3-3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Comox Val-

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The Comox Valley Book Friends are once again up and running in preparation for their annual fundraising book sale.

They thank the Comox Centre Mall for their assistance and donations may be dropped off there on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings until noon. The Book Friends are located right across from the CIBC Bank.

Gladly accepted are gently used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games and newer magazines (less than two years).

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If you would like to join, come to the mall on any Tuesday or Wednesday morning, or phone Ruth at 250338-2750.

The book sale will be March 23 to 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m,

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Canada Day needs people New blood sought for July 1st committee that runs event in city Do you and your family enjoy Courtenay’s Canada Day celebrations?

The volunteers who organize this event plan from November to July 1 each year to make the day happen.

Some of the volunteers have been on the committee for a very long time. Hermie Blaine has been secretary and bike contest organizer as well as being one of the photographers that record the day since 1970s.

Jean Revie of the Canadian Daughters worked hard on the committee for many years as well, and has sadly passed away.

And now that the parade marshall is Courtenay’s mayor, the committee is open for new volunteers. Edwin Grieve, who has been chair person for nearly 20 years, says, “We need new blood!”

Canada Day in Courtenay has many events that make the day so great. There are people in the Valley who have the skills, time and hopefully the desire to keep the tradition of July 1 and they are asked to step up and come to the next meeting or phone 250-3380026 and say what you would be able to volunteer to do.

The small amount of money from the City of Courtenay, federal government, the Comox Rotary Club and from booths in the park on the day make for many challenges in providing a high quality of music and safe entertainment.

The day has only been able to be as good as it is because of the volunteer work and the free support of the community.

The committee gets together once a month on the third Monday.

The next meeting is Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Soroptimist lounge in the Filberg Centre.

The most fun a volunteer can have is being the parade marshall for the Canada Day Parade down Fifth Street. The group also needs help with the children’s bike draw, booth applications, stage/music management, kids’ zone overseeing, traffic help, setup help, assistants at tea dance, promotional assistance, etc.

Some of the events could easily be done by a club or group as a service.

Volunteering on this committee is very rewarding, the meetings are only once a month in the evenings and the main work is only once a year! If you can help, ask for Karen at 250-338-0026.

For more about the annual event, go to comoxvalleycanadaday. ca.

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Two polio-fighting Rotarians travelling to India Rotary members from Comox will travel to India, where they will immunize children against polio, a crippling disease that still paralyzes and sometimes kills children in parts of the world.

The two-member team will depart for India on Feb. 13 and will return on Feb. 24.

These volunteers are members of Rotary, a worldwide humanitarian service organization that has polio eradication as its main philanthropic goal.

Rotary members will join other volunteers and health workers to administer drops of oral polio vaccine during an immunization campaign that will target millions of children under age five.

Tim Cowan, a Rotary club member of Comox, said, “Until polio is eradicated worldwide, every child remains at risk. Although polio is 99 per cent eliminated, the final one per cent is the most difficult.

We must continue our efforts until all children are protected against the tragic consequences of this disease.”

The Rotary group will work with teams of volunteers to administer the drops of oral polio vaccine to every child under the age of five. In remote villages, the volunteers will walk house to house to ensure that every child is reached.

“We are committed to ending polio now,” Cowan said. “We have a unique opportunity to stop this disease. We will do everything we can to ensure that no child is missed.”

Tremendous progress has been made overall in India. Once recognized as the world’s epicentre of polio, India recently marked a full year since the last reported polio case in the country. If all pending laboratory investigations return negative, in the coming weeks India will officially be deemed to have stopped indigenous transmission of wild poliovirus (WPV).

The number of polioendemic countries, those which have never stopped indigenous WPV transmission, will then be reduced to a historical low of three: Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria.

A highly infectious disease, polio can cause paralysis and death.

As there is no cure, the best protection is prevention. For as little as US .60 cents worth of

vaccine, a child can be protected against this crippling disease.

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The public is encouraged to participate at rotary.org/endpolio.

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HUBAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL students MacKenzie and Chaylene as well as their friends raised $587.25 to help homeless people.

Just stick to it and do it â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stick to it and you can do it.â&#x20AC;?

This was the slogan used by MacKenzie and Chaylene, two Grade 5 students at Huband Park Elementary who led a campaign to raise money for the homeless.

With the help of other students, the girls organized a penny drive and toy sale for Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness. This inspired some younger students to hold a bake sale and contribute their earnings to the effort.

When asked what inspired them, Mackenzie said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since I was five, I wanted to do something for homeless people. I thought that one day, when I was older, I would be able to do something about it. I knew there were lots of people who care, but they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to do.â&#x20AC;?

Chaylene added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were thinking of a charity and Mr. Craigon (Hubandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s principal) told us about Dawn to Dawn.â&#x20AC;?

So the girls collected two-litre pop bottles, cut and labelled them and put one in each classroom. They made posters and announcements and used their lunch times, with the help of classmates, to count and roll the money.

They are proud that they â&#x20AC;&#x153;didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use one single penny for any of this â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it all went to Dawn to Dawn.â&#x20AC;?

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The girls thank Huband students and staff who gave to their cause, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;a special thanks to the people that were generous enough to donate 10 or even 20 dollars.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Huband Elementary School

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The largest Seedy Saturday event on the North Island is shaping up to be the do-not-miss day for getting your garden growing.

Whether you are a novice or expert, or any skill level in between, Comox Valley Seedy Saturday will help you to get your 2012 garden started and on its way to abundance.

There will be one more volunteer recruitment and orientation meeting before March 3.

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Seedy Saturday 2012 is March 3 at the Filberg Centre in Courtenay from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are some volunteer opportunities before the event.

If you cannot volunteer on Saturday, perhaps you can help ahead of time?

If you cannot attend the orientation, visit www. comoxvalleygrowersandseedsavers.ca to download a volunteer application or contact co-ordinator Sue Moen directly at 250-337-5948 or sue_moen@telus.net.

— Comox Valley Seedy Saturday

Tour scheduled of winter gardens The Comox Valley Growers and Seed Savers (CVGSS) are having a winter garden tour which will showcase the variety of vegetables that can be grown in your own backyard.

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Everyone is welcome to attend this Sunday at 12:45 p.m. at Courtenay Elementary School at 1540 McPhee.

There will be a fee for non-members of $5. For more information, contact Marilyn at 250-3396012.

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Enter your best photos of birds and other native wildlife for a chance to win some exciting prizes. Show off your photography skill and monies collected will support MARS with the work of rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife.

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Prizes for the top three placers are compliments of Photo Tech.

The deadline for submissions is Feb. 22 at 5 p.m.

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An additional Best in Fest photograph will be selected by a panel of judges to receive the Beethoven Award in memory of the late Jim Dubois, a local wildlife and photography enthusiast who left us in 2011.

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Jungians examine film The popular Cohen Brothers film O Brother, Where Art Thou will be shown and discussed by Victoria psychoanalyst John Betts during the annual Comox Valley C.G. Jung Society movie afternoon at the Ocean Resort on Feb. 11.

This adventure comedy stars George Clooney as suave, fast-talking Everett Ulysses McGill, and loosely parallels Odysseusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; adventures in Homerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Odyssey. After escaping from a prison farm, Everett, in the company of two other convicts (John Turturro and Time Blake Nelson) encounters bank robbers, a one-eyed Bible salesman, betrayers, sirens, blind men, the suitor of Everettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exwife, would-be politicians, Ku Klux Klansmen, and a man who has sold his soul to the devil.

After the film is shown, Betts will

lecture and lead a group discussion of psychological aspects of the film.

Betts earned a masters degree from the University of Capetown, South Africa and subsequently graduated from the International School of Analytical Psychology in Zurich.

For more information, visit www. jungian.ca.

O Brother Where Art Thou will be shown at 1 p.m. in the Ocean Room on the ground floor of the retreat centre at the Ocean Resort at 4384 South Island Highway in Oyster Bay. Tickets for the movie and lecture are priced at $15 for members of the Comox Valley C.G. Jung Society, $20 for non-members. Participants are asked to pre-register by e-mailing cvjungsociety@gmail.com. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Comox Valley Jungian Society

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tet will visit any home, office, workplace, restaurant, hospital, school, etc. and surprise a person or persons.

The memory of a flower bouquet will fade away, but a visit from the quartet could

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As well, there will be a series on Tuesday mornings and afternoons that will be open to all but especially aimed at seniors, where participants will gain skills that will allow them to connect and keep in touch with friends and family using the Internet.

The workshops are free (donations are greatly appreciated).

However, as space is limited to eight participants per workshop, you are asked to sign up in advance.

To do so, call ValleyLinks at 250-334-8063, e-mail reception@valleylinks.net, or drop by at 532 Fifth St. just up the road from the intersection of Fifth and Fitzgerald. Visit the website at www. valleylinks.net Eight computers will be available to participants; however if you have your own laptop, you are welcome to bring it to learn on.

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Cumberland mayor Leslie Baird reminds the Comox Valley that Taiwanese lanterns will be on display in the Cumberland Recreation Hall Feb. 17 to 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend the opening ceremonies Feb. 17. Free muffins, coffee and hot chocolate will be served.

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Love, cherry pie Valentine tradition

IMPERSONATOR STEVE ELLIOTT presents a tribute to Roy Orbison on Feb. 17.

Orbison tribute at Filberg Centre Leave the winter blahs behind and plan a girls’ night out, a date night, or some special time for February fun and frolic.

Enjoy an evening in Black and White with dinner, dancing and fundraising Feb. 17 at the Filberg Centre featuring Steve Elliott in a tribute to Roy Orbison. Continue the fun and frolic long after an evening in Black and White by trying your luck on a travel package at the live auction, to win the bid for two return tickets for anywhere WestJet regularly flies and one night accommodation for two people supplied

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Proceeds from the evening support Soroptimist International of Courtenay’s 2012 local, regional, national and international projects.

Tickets are available for $60 and can be purchased by contacting Dianne at Don McRae’s constituency office or calling 250-703-2423 or 250-218-6444.

Soroptimist International of Courtenay is a volunteer service organization for business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.

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Every year for the 52 years of their marriage, my mother made cherry pie, with a lattice top, for my father for Valentine’s Day. Served warm, with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream, of course.

Valentine’s Day was the only day of the year there was cherry pie at our house. Sometimes it was fake cherry pie, made of raisins and cranberries. I wonder what the significance of that was!

I was never quite sure what my gentle, quiet father did for my mother for Valentine’s Day. Yes, sometimes roses appeared, but that was rare because we lived on the farm, didn’t have much money, and roses were pretty exotic, expensive, and demanded a trip to the city.

What my father did, though, was ramp up the attention and the affection.

As a kid growing up, this was magical.

I looked forward to Valentine’s Day, not because of the cards I’d give as a child (and hope to get at least some back) or the teenage dance at school (that I’d painfully sit through, both hoping someone would, and hoping nobody would, ask me to dance).

I looked forward to how it felt at home – somehow, this was a day when everyone in our family was cherished. Hugs, smiles, acknowledgment, encouragement. What

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FERGUSON a feeling! I wished it would last forever.

My parents were married for 52 years.

Even that last Valentine’s Day, my father in a nursing home with Alzheimer’s disease, my mother’s arthritic hands made cherry pie (albeit with a frozen pie crust), and my father gazed lovingly at her, tears in his eyes.

Over the years, I have asked my parents what made their relationship work — especially as my own weren’t always rock solid.

Their marriage was by no means perfect — they had lots of challenges, too, but somehow they managed to treat each other respectfully, no matter what.

They didn’t give me a lot of advice, but one of the keys was that they accepted each other as they were, rather than trying to change the other person.

Here are 10 tips to cherish your partner.

Not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day of the year.

• Don’t part in the morning without a kiss (a peck doesn’t count — we want the real thing here!).

Same thing when you meet again at the end of the day; • Think about your

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partner in positive terms – at least five times a day. What you love about them, how you appreciate them.

Better yet — let them know! Do you like texting? Get adept at sending mini love-letters.

• Every day, do something kind for your partner…. And every day, say thank you for the kind things your partner does for you.

• Show some affection every day. Hug, hold, touch, play with each other. Every day, for at least five minutes.

• Learn to recognize that each of you is a different person. That means you see things differently, and that doesn’t mean one person is right and the other is wrong.

• Learn how to repair the disagreements. Quickly.

• Every week, have a ‘housecleaning’ to clear up any misunderstand-

ings and relationship dust-bunnies that have accumulated during the week.

• Every week, have at least two hours of fun activity together.

Without the kids. No in-laws either.

• Talk about your hopes, dreams and longings. Then work

towards fulfilling each other’s dreams. It’s not fair if one person’s dreams are met while the other’s are squashed or ignored.

• Remember there’s always time to be kind!

Fran Ferguson is a registered clinical counsellor in Courtenay.

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TOWN OF COMOX

NOTICE OF WAIVER OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BYLAW The following proposed Bylaw No. 1702 has received Second Reading by Town of Comox Council.

In accordance with Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act, Council has waived the requirement for a Public Hearing on the proposed Bylaw. Council will consider Third Reading and Adoption of proposed Bylaw No. 1702 at the February 15th 2012 Regular Council Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 1801B Beaufort Avenue (top floor of Dusty’s Den).

BYLAW No. 1702 In general terms, the purpose of proposed Bylaw No. 1702 (Comox Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 66, 2012) is to amend Town of Comox Zoning Bylaw 1377 by rezoning from R1.1 Single-Family to R3.1 Single-Family/Secondary Suite to permit a singlefamily dwelling with a secondary suite Lot B, Section 56, Comox District, Plan 30664 (shown shaded on the map below).

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Staff at the Courtenay Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library want you to come and celebrate Love Your Library Week from Feb. 13 to 18 and show your appreciation by dropping into the library and making a valentine.

Courtenay Library is holding a Sweetheart Contest where participants have the opportunity to guess the amount of cinnamon hearts in a glass jar for a prize (of course, this includes the candy!).

Participants will also be invited to write a valentine expressing their favorite thing to do at the library.

Valentines will be displayed in the building.

— Courtenay Library

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“Garry Thomas Morse calls upon his Kwakwaka’wakw heritage to inform his fourth collection of poetry, Discovery Passages.

This is a rich and varied book, combining poetic lyric with elements of visual, sound, concrete and documentary poetry. Morse enacts a very real forensic case in this book, deftly gathering and presenting the evidence of crimes against the Kwakwaka’wakw people and their language and culture. The book ends with the poem 500 Lines, which includes the sentence “I will not speak Kwak’wala” repeated 500 times over 12 pages. It’s chilling to see on the page, and a grim encapsulation of this book’s haunting power.”

- Paul Vermeersch Toronto Globe & Mail

Wednesday, February 15 | 7:30 pm Comox Valley Campus Stan Hagen Theatre Open to the community, admission is FREE For more information contact Susan Auchterlonie at 250-334-5271 | susan.auchterlonie@nic.bc.ca

Subject Property 1700 Beaufort Avenue Lot B, Section 56 Comox District Plan 30664 A copy of proposed Bylaw No. 1702 along with Zoning Bylaw 1377 and other information relevant to the proposed Bylaw is available for public inspection at the Town Hall, 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excepting Statutory Holidays from the date of the publication of this Notice up to and including February 15, 2012.

Persons wishing to request to appear as a delegation may do so by mail to 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 1R9, by fax to 250-339-7110, or by e-mail to council@ comox.ca as long as the request: 1. is received before noon on February 9, 2012; 2. is addressed to the Deputy Corporate Administrator; 3. references the Bylaw No. 1702; and 4. includes the name and address of the person wishing to appear as a delegation.

Each such person is solely responsible to ensure that their request is received on time.

Persons wishing to make written submissions in advance of the November 2, 2011 Council Meeting may do so by mail to 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 1R9, by fax to 250-339-7110, or by e-mail to council@comox.ca, as long as the submission: 1. is received before 4:00 p.m. on February 15, 2012; 2. is addressed to Mayor and Council; 3. identifies the Bylaw No. 1702 in the subject line of a letter or email; and 4. includes the name and address of the person making the submission.

Each such person is solely responsible to ensure that their submission is received on time. The Town will not issue any acknowledgement of receipt of such submissions.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN AND PROGRAMS OF CHOICE IN SCHOOL DISTRICT #71 FOR THE 2012/2013 SCHOOL YEAR School District No. 71 (Comox Valley) will be enrolling kindergarten students (English, French Immersion, Montessori and Aboriginal) in district schools for attendance September 2012. To be eligible for enrolment in September 2012, a student must turn five (5) years of age by December 31, 2012. Your child's birth certificate must be presented at the time of registration. (CareCards will not be accepted as proof of birth but need to be presented at time of registration.) Passport or Landed Immigrant Authorization is suitable documentation in lieu of birth certificates.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION All of our elementary schools offer full day kindergarten.

Parents are asked to register their children at their current neighbourhood school February 22, 23 & 24, 2012 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. While most, if not all, students living in a school's local catchment will be accommodated at that school, they cannot be guaranteed placement in the catchment area school and may be required to go to the nearest school having availability. Please contact your neighbourhood school for information on kindergarten orientation.

To determine your English program catchment school, please visit our district website at www.sd71.bc.ca, click on “Schools” and go to “School Locator.”

If you live in an area where busing is provided, you will need to go on SD 71’s website and complete a Bus Transportation Registration Form for your child.

REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS OF CHOICE • FRENCH IMMERSION - located at École Puntledge Park and École Robb Road District Parent Information Meeting: Join us for presentations about the French Immersion program. Bring your questions, hear about the program from the perspective of principals, parents and students in the program. The district orientation will be held on the following date: January 25, 2012

École Robb Road Elementary 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

250-339-6864 1909 Robb Avenue, Comox BC Registration for siblings only (of students currently enrolled in French Immersion) is at École Puntledge Park Elementary and École Robb Road Elementary on February 15, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Open registration for French Immersion is at École Puntledge Park Elementary and École Robb Road Elementary on February 16 & 17, 2012 from 7:30 a.m.to 12:00 noon.

Inquiries about this program may be made to the Principal at École Puntledge Park Elementary (250-334-4495) or the Principal at École Robb Road Elementary (250-339-6864).

Late French Immersion – The district is offering late French Immersion for Grade 6. There is an orientation session on the following date: January 26, 2012

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Child Care Provided 401 Willemar Avenue, Courtenay Registration for siblings only (of students currently enrolled in either Late French Immersion or Early French Immersion) is on February 15, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Open registration for Late French Immersion (Grade 6) at École Puntledge Park is on February 16 & 17, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

• FRENCH IMMERSION - located at Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School Students from School District 93 (Conseil scolaire francophone) who want to enroll in School District #71 must apply for a cross boundary transfer by February 29, 2012.

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2505 Smith Rd. Courtenay Child Care Provided Open registration for the Fine Arts eCademy Kindergarten at navigate (NIDES) will take place at Tsolum School from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 pm on February 16th & 17th, 2012 For information call the school administration (250) 337-5300 or email Alissa.Pratt@sd71.bc.ca

• ABORIGINAL KINDERGARTEN/GRADE 1 - located at École Puntledge Park Aboriginal Parents and Guardians Information Meeting: Please come to learn about the Aboriginal Kindergarten/Grade 1 program. Administrators will be there to answer your questions and help with registration forms.

February 7, 2012

École Puntledge Park Elementary 6:00 p.m.

Child Care Provided 401 Willemar Avenue, Courtenay If your kindergarten child is First Nation, Metis or Inuit we are offering an all-day program based on cultural teachings and ministry learning outcomes. Although preference will be given to Aboriginal children, non-Aboriginal parents may apply.

The dental office of Dr. JW Bill Toews Inc. would like to welcome Dr. Greg Gill to our practice.

Dr. Gill has recently returned to the valley and would be pleased to meet with you to discuss your dental needs.

For an appointment, please contact our office:

250-339-2251 www.drbill.ca 301-1757 Beaufort Avenue, Comox

Registration for siblings only (of students currently enrolled in the Aboriginal Kindergarten/Grade one program) will take place at École Puntledge Park Elementary School on February 15, 2012 from 7:30 am to 12:00 noon.

Open registration for Aboriginal Kindergarten will take place at École Puntledge Park on February 16 &17, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

For information please call Bruce Carlos, District Principal of Aboriginal Education, at 250-331-4040

• MONTESSORI KINDERGARTEN - located at Queneesh Elementary District Parent Information Meeting: Join us for presentations about the Montessori Program. Bring your questions, hear about the program from the perspective of the

administrators and have a tour of the classroom.

February 2, 2012

Queneesh Elementary School 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Child Care Provided 2345 Mission Road, Courtenay Registration for siblings only (of students currently enrolled in Montessori) is at Queneesh Elementary School on February 15, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Open registration for Montessori is at Queneesh Elementary School on February 16 & 17, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For information please call Mr. Dan Costain, Principal, Queneesh Elementary at 250-334-4089.

CROSS BOUNDARY TRANSFER REQUESTS Requests for cross boundary transfers for the 2012/2013 school year must be completed online and submitted online no later than February 29, 2012 for consideration.

See the link on our homepage at www.sd71.bc.ca, Cross Boundary Requests. If you do not have access to a computer, there is one available in the foyer of the School Board Office at 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay.

For further information on any of these programs, please contact Allan Douglas, Director of Elementary Instruction at 250-334-5500

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Land donated to build new hospital Every Friday we feature Valley history taken from our back issues.

Five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: A forestry company donated 40 acres of land on which to build a new hospital between the Comox Valley and Campbell River.

TimberWest Corp. announced the donation to the Vancouver Island Health Authority as a site for a 230bed regional hospital.

Saying the Dove Creek area donation reflects the corporation’s support and commitment to north and central Island communities, president/ CEO Paul McElligot said TimberWest was pleased to donate the land.

Ten years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Comox Valley School District superintendent Clyde Woolman quit with four years left on his contract. He asked trustees to terminate his contract as of July 31.

The news came as a shock to some board members. Chair Jill Lane had spoken to Woolman about his decision but it didn’t make it any easier to know it was official.

Fifteen years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Prospector Bob Hunter blockaded the road to Mount Washington for an hour hoping to speed settlement of his mining claims near Rossiter Lake. No one was delayed more than a few minutes.

As cars stopped, Hunter explained his demonstration to drivers then moved his Jeep off the road so vehicles could pass. He then walked south on the first leg of his planned trek to Victoria to confront the government about alleged delays in settling his claims, which he alleges were in an area closed to mining because the province designated it “environmentally sensitive.”

Twenty years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Condoms were not to appear in school washrooms until other options were considered, trustees ruled.

The school board also rejected a bid to have counsellors hand out condoms to students.

“We just felt it was inappropriate for teach-

Community

CALENDAR Editor’s note: This calendar is for special events put on by non-profit groups. We run as many as space permits, but only guarantee a calendar item appears once.

Calendar items can be e-mailed to copy@comoxvalleyrecord. com, faxed to 250-338-5568 or delivered to 765 McPhee Ave. Deadlines: Friday at 5 p.m. for Wednesday’s paper and Tuesday at noon for Friday’s paper.

Include date, location, time and a contact phone number that can be published.

Friday, Feb. 10

THE CAMPBELL STORE in Cumberland looked like this in 1910.

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Twenty-five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record:

Federal employment programs totalling almost $200,000 were to put several young people to work in nonprofit organizations.

The Courtenay Youth Music Theatre announced the award of $80,000. The Community Arts Council and historical society also received hefty grants to operate training programs.

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C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Campbell River Seawalk walk; meet at Home Depot recycling area, 8:50 a.m. Carpool $5/passenger. Brunch at Willows Market afterwards (2266 S. Island Hwy.). FMI: Maureen 250-8713337, Brenda 250-871-3680, Kate 250-338-9310, www.

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LUSH Valley Food Action Society presents workshop Cutting up in the Kitchen, LUSH Valley Kitchen, 1126 Piercy Ave., Courtenay, 1–3 p.m. Cook 2 recipes together & take food home. Free; pre-register to reserve spot: 250-331-0152.

FMI: admin@lushvalley.org.

EVERGREEN Seniors Club Armchair Travel presentation Reposition Cruise, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 1 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www. evergreenseniors.org.

COURTENAY Legion hosts Sweetheart Valentine’s Dance with music by The Amigos, 367 Cliffe Ave., 7 p.m. Open house, all welcome. Costume prizes & spot dances. FMI: 250334-4322.

Saturday, Feb. 11 C.V. FARMERS’ Market presents entertainment by David Stevenson, Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave., 9 a.m.–noon.

FMI: Vickey 250-218-321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com.

KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, Ryan Rd. near Superstore, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. AND at Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, 11 a.m.– 2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com.

COURTENAY Legion hosts Jam Session with dancing, 367 Cliffe Ave., 2–6 p.m. FMI: 250334-4322.

COALWATCH Comox Valley Society fundraiser dinner, Fanny Bay Community Hall, 7793 Old Island Hwy., doors 6:30 p.m. Dinner, cash bar, oyster bar, silent auction. FMI: John 250-335-2246, www. coalwatch.ca.

Sunday, Feb. 12 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

FMI: www.kittycatpals.com.

Monday, Feb. 13

Cameryn’s Cause For Kids Fundraiser, July 2011

Last summer, Marine Harvest Canada’s salmon barbeque trailer cooked up over $8,000 of support for local charities from Comox to Port Hardy. We’re now looking ahead to 2012!

Marine Harvest Canada is booking fundraising events for their barbeque trailer for the 2012 summer season.

To read about our guidelines and application process, please visit www.MarineHarvestCanada.com.

Deadline for application submission is March 7th, 2012.

Thanks to the Real Canadian Superstore, Campbell River Boatland and Powerserve Energy Ltd. for their continued support of this initiative.

C.V. CHRONIC Pain Support Group hosts educational session Exercise, C.V. Nursing Centre, Glacier Room, 615–10th St., 2–4 p.m. Free; patients can self-refer. FMI: 250-331-8504.

COMOX Seniors Association presents Gwen Spinks teaching Feldenkrais Method of movement, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3-3:55 p.m. Members $10/each class, guests $12. FMI: Arabella 250941-8885, arabella888@gmail. com.

COMOX Seniors Association presents Gwen Spinks teaching Country 2-Step, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 4–5 p.m. Singles welcome.

Members $10/each class, guests $12. FMI: Arabella 250941-8885, arabella888@gmail. com.

COMOX Seniors Association presents Gwen Spinks teaching Argentine Tango, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 5:05–6:05 p.m. Members $10/ each class, guests $12. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@gmail.com.

C.V. NEWCOMERS general meeting (for women living in the Comox Valley less than 2 years), Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave., Courtenay, 6:30 p.m. Topic: Whales in the waters of Northern Vancouver Island by naturalist Mark Evans. New members welcome; membership $35/ yr. FMI: 250-898-0277, cvnewcomers.bc@gmail.com, www. cvnewcomers.net

Tuesday, Feb. 14 C.V. WOOD CARVERS meet every Tuesday for a day of carving, Royston Community Hall, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. No experience necessary. FMI: Al 250-331-0156, Jim 250-3395350.

COMOX Seniors Association presents Pat Newson’s new program Eat and Drink Your Way to Health, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 1–2:30 p.m. Focus: live foods & better health. Members $10/ session, guests $13 (3 sessions total); reservations required.

FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@gmail.com.

COURTENAY Legion Ladies Auxiliary general meeting, 367 Cliffe Ave., 6:30 p.m. New members welcome. FMI: 250334-4322.

C.V. FAMILY History Research Group meeting, Courtenay & District Museum, 4th & Cliffe, 7 p.m. Museum archivist Catherine Siba presents Family History Study Materials at the Museum with tour afterwards to view items mentioned. FMI: Bev Gunter 250-334-3896.

C.V. UKRAINIAN Cultural Society meeting, Florence Filberg Centre, 7 p.m. All welcome.

FMI/sale of Ukrainian food: Nellie 250-224-2653.

NORTH Island Rhododendron Society (NIRS) meeting, Comox United Church, doors 7 p.m., meeting 7:30. Panel of experts 4 gardeners speak on their particular area of interest & answer questions.

Guests welcome.

Wednesday, Feb. 15 BETTER Breathers COPD Support Group meeting, C.V. Nursing Centre, 615 10th St., Courtenay, 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker: kinesiologist on exercise & COPD. FMI: Michele 250-331-8504 ext. 38125.

HEART Support Group Comox Valley Chapter meeting, Comox Rec Centre, 1855 Noel Ave., 7 p.m. For those having heart procedures & their spouses; all welcome. Guest speakers St. Joseph’s Hospital cardiac care nurses. FMI: 250339-5349.

BROOKLYN Creek Streamkeepers Society AGM, Comox Recreation Centre, Meeting Room A, 7 p.m. Dusty Sylvester presents summary of habitat rehabilitation activities over past 2 years. Open to public, especially those interested in volunteering. FMI: kenderksen@shaw.ca.

Thursday, Feb. 16 COMOX Seniors Association presents Beginner Waltz with Ray Chesin, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3–4 p.m.

Also Slow Foxtrot for Absolute Beginners 4:15–5:15 p.m.

FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@gmail.com.

C.V. WRITERS’ Society meets, Valley View Elementary School, 7 p.m. Guest speaker Kymme Patrick of Theatreworks. All welcome. FMI: 250-338-0965.

Friday, Feb. 17 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Lewis/ Simms Millennium Parks walk; meet at Lewis Park parking lot near totem poles, 8:50 a.m.

FMI: Michelle 250-331-9158, Bev 250-871-2027, Susan 250871-4422, www.Cvnewcomers.net.

EVERGREEN Seniors Club At the Movies, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 12:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www. evergreenseniors.org.

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Who has faces shaped like hearts? Barn owls do MARS has two owls without a barn up for adoption One of the most mysterious and fascinating owl species is also one of the oldest.

The barn owl is part of the “Tytonidae” family, fossilized remains have dated them back between 12 and 20 million years and they have many unique features that are not found in any other owl species.

Also known as the “sweetheart” owl, barn owls are the only owl with heart-shaped faces and black, almondshaped eyes. Barn owls are medium-sized and are stunningly beautiful with slender bodies and long legs.

Their plumage is a great example of “counter shading,” an adaptation used for concealment. The male has whiter facial disks and breast plumage than the female, which is larger and has more richly tinged buffy brown breast feathers flecked with darker spots.

Both sexes have dark grey brown backs and wings, which allows them to take full advantage of the interplay between light and dark enabling them to “disappear” as they change direction in flight.

Probably one of the best-known owls they are distributed worldwide with the exception of Antarctica. In British Columbia they are only found in southern coastal valleys including Vancouver Island; they are also found in southern Ontario.

Until the early 1900s barn owls were not found in southern Canada as they cannot survive in freezing temperatures; with the development of agricultural land and the building of farms they gradually adapted to the winters seeking shelter in barns or other abandoned buildings.

Barn owls are poorly adapted to freezing temperatures, their long legs are lightly feathered, and their body plumage is thin, their fat reserves scant.

When nights drop below freezing these owls will stay warm by crouching over and sitting on their legs or stand on one foot tucking the other into their warm belly feathers.

Birds do not have

owls from creating a mess in the living room. The two owls were snuggled together covered in soot and ash and did not put up a struggle when removed from the fireplace.

Ash, the female, was having considerable breathing difficulties either from soot inhalation or stress, but Sooty did not appear to be in any acute distress. Both owls were put in an incubator with a humidifier to help them breathe.

They have now been relocated to an outside

aviary complete with a nest box in case Ash is carrying eggs. Both are eating and gaining weight.

If any farmers in the Comox area around the Dyke Road are interested in adopting these owls into a barn, contact us at 250-3372021.

This is a great reminder to homeowners who have open chimneys to make sure you have a grate or screen on top of the opening as not only owls but starlings’ and chimney swifts

may also come looking for a warm sheltered spot and they can create havoc if they nest or find their way into your living area.

To follow the owls’ progress or updates on other patients please check www.wingtips. org. For all other calls 250-337-2021, to report injured wildlife 1-800304-9968.

Sandy Fairfield is the educational co-ordinator for the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS). The MARS column appears every second Friday.

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Favourite food for barn owls are field mice and rodents, but they will also prey on rats and have become invaluable to farmers as they can consume multiple rodents in one night and keep the rodent population under control.

Usual habitat for these owls is open farmland with barns or other abandoned buildings but they will also shelter in caves or on cliffs and have adapted to urban areas and even use manmade nest boxes.

Barn owls are very infrequent visitors to MARS and usually the

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In addition, owls cool themselves by panting like a dog together with “gular fluttering,” which is the rapid vibration of the upper throat muscles increasing moisture and evap-

rescue calls are from farmers who find them in barns so it was very surprising to be called to a residential home in Comox. Ash and Sooty, a mated pair of barn owls for reasons only known to them decided to play Santa and go down the chimney.

Perhaps seeking shelter and warmth during the last cold spell, or looking for a cozy nest site they entered the chimney but were unable to go back up and landed in the hearth of a fireplace.

Fortunately for them and the homeowners the fireplace had glass doors and a screen, which prevented the

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Comox travel centre moves inside

WOODLAND FLOORING OWNER Steve Roscoe, surrounded by staff at his Comox business, holds the Mid-Island Science Technology & Innovation Council Award for value-added products.

PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD

Another feather in Woodland’s cap Record Staff After winning a MISTIC (Mid-Island Science Technology & Innovation Council) Award in the Value Added Products category for the third time in five years, Woodland Flooring was nominated for a Business Excellence Award.

The Comox company received a forestry company-of-the-year nomination at the Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards, presented recently in Victoria. Another company won that award.

Woodland was the only Valley recipient at an Oscar-style MISTIC gala event November in Nanaimo.

Company owner Steve Roscoe says the award is a prestigious honour, representing how his business is seen to a peer group in the innovative business sector.

“We are all pioneers, reinventing the wheel and building better mousetraps by thinking outside the box,” he said. “It’s a special award and I am thrilled

to be a third-time recipient.”

Woodland has been producing wideplank flooring from sustainably harvested forests in B.C. since 1998. The company sources its wood locally, mostly from natural forest mortality, creating unique styles of flooring from wind-fallen, firekilled, beetle-killed and mature hardwoods.

The business has endured several market recessions, economic downturns and a softwood lumber dispute that resulted in the loss of 45 per cent of its business south of the border.

Following the loss of the U.S. market, which coincided with the growing green movement, Roscoe said it became clear that working close to home was the key to future success.

“It was a leaner, greener plan that involved a more community approach but more importantly keeps every dollar made and spent in our community,” he said. “It’s the 100 mile diet for wood floors.”

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Pension talk raises fears Stephen Harper is playing an interesting game by musing about cuts to Canadian pensions.

Without even speculating about why our prime minister discussed a major domestic policy shift overseas (at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland), we wonder why he would mention it at all.

He didn’t even hint at it before the past election. Doing so would have been political suicide in a campaign.

After bragging about Canada’s economy to the global economic powers in Davos and scolding European countries for living beyond their means, he said our aging population threatens economic stability.

That would force his government to reduce revenue in the program that distributes income to retired Canadians, he said. Harper was vague about details, leading to fear-driven rumours back home.

Curiously, his comments belie the position of the previous government and a study by Harper’s own government that indicate our pension system is sustainable.

Perhaps Harper’s desire to cut expenses has something to do with the fact that a $13-billion surplus he inherited in 2006 was gone within two years as he cut taxes and hiked spending in an effort to win a majority.

A Tory-created deficit and a worldwide recession hasn’t prevented the supposedly fiscally prudent Conservatives from spending big time on things like fighter planes and prisons that appeal to the party’s support base.

Harper must reassure his older, Conservativefriendly supporters that their pensions will not be reduced.

He must always show them he is tough on spending. To cut spending would be risky given the fragile state of the economy Harper likes to brag about.

To threaten to cut the pensions of younger Canadians in the future could appeal to his supporters without alienating them.

It’s good politics, but irresponsible fear mongering. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Record Question of the Week This week: Seventy-three per cent said they are concerned about empty storefronts on Fifth Street in downtown Courtenay. Next week: Will the creation of a provincial Justice Ministry streamline the courts? Visit www. comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll.

Huband Elementary School Hu students MacKenzie and Chaylene as well as some of their friends raised $587.25 to help homeless people in the Comox Valley.

We heard about an alleged assault at the Vanier day care, but getting specifics about the incident from the school has been all but impossible.

Downtown not complicated Dear editor, Re: Courtenay’s core.

Courtenay council seems to have difficulty connecting the dots.

Last week the mayor was quoted as saying that the struggling businesses in the city core are a real complicated thing.

Perhaps less so then one might think.

In the same week, we learned that council has asked staff to draw up a plan for a new 5,000people subdivision lying within and partially outside city boundaries.

The continued approval of large residential subdivisions outside of the core in combination with large shopping malls in between these subdivisions and the downtown, has robbed

the core of much of its business and vitality. What should be the vibrant heart of the city, and indeed the Valley, is being atrophied by council’s own policies.

How about challenging your planning staff to figure out what would be required to house 5,000 people within and as close to the existing core as possible? Conceivably this could result in a Core Local Area Plan, based on a town centre living concept.

Small lot single family, townhouses, duplexes, midrise condominiums and mixed use buildings with pedestrian and bicycle connections to retail and business would all be part of the new core. New zoning and subdivision regulations, reallocation of excessive road space, civic investments in amenities and beautifi-

cation would be an integral part of this new core area strategy.

Not only would town centre living meet council’s sustainability agenda, it would also allow Courtenay to create a niche in Vancouver Island’s languishing new home market by offering an alternative lifestyle to the homogenous subdivisions, distinguished only by view, golf course or proximity to big box store.

The proposed tinkering with taxes and carrying on with the same old policies will not save the core. Without a bold, visionary approach to the downtown, Westworld magazine’s somewhat unflattering description of the Comox Valley as a “tangle of suburbs and box stores” is closer Pieter Rutgers, then we think.

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Vision, common sense needed Dear editor, When I arrived in Courtenay over 40 years ago, I was amazed at a community that would voluntarily plant a mile of flowers to enhance the entrance to their town.

What beautiful vision! What community spirit!

Alas, box stores have done their work and our historic downtown is in serious trouble re your article of Feb 2.

Mr. Middleton had some good suggestions: Revitalizing Fourth and Sixth streets and a pedestrian/cycling bridge as a way of providing access and attracting people to the downtown. This would be a great tourist boon and help the business core.

There are many people and organizations in our area who would fundraise, volunteer labour and materials to make such a community enhancing project happen.

We need to rekindle the won-

derful vision of the mile of flowers originators and help make our historic core a people and family friendly, attractive place

to be. All that needed is leadership vision and common sense.

Denis Kabush, Courtenay

Council did not listen Dear editor, Re: Health of downtown Courtenay core ‘real complicated’ (Record, Feb. 3).

No, it’s not, Starr Winchester, Manno Theos, Ron Webber and whomever else was there at the start.

Hundreds of us told you during those four long nights of public hearings before you changed the zoning to allow Walmart to be built. We told you in no uncertain terms that you were going to kill the downtown core.

Well, guess what? With all the rezoning and big box stores you and subsequent councils allowed

to be built in East Courtenay, South Courtenay, top of Mission and Ryan Hills, no wonder the downtown area is going under.

We told you so. We told you so.

We told you so.

You had the benefit of 20/20 hindsight in advance because Walmart had been exterminating Ma and Pa stores and downtowns in the United States for 20 years before they decided to show their faces here.

“Real complicated” alright. You opened Pandora’s box and now we all have to live with the conGrant Gordon, sequences.

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Spitfire needs No public input into hospital location? to locate funds Dear editor, Kudos to the Committee to save the Y2K Spitfire for their recent promotion to keep the MK IX Roseland Spitfire here in Comox, once it is rebuilt.

For eight enthusiastic years, a group of dedicated community volunteers spent countless hours trying to bring this rare Second World War aircraft back to its former glory.

Volunteers put their heart and soul into this incredible project, however when restoration efforts began to falter a few years ago, the Canadian Forces decided to transfer the ownership of the Spitfire to Vintage Wings of Canada in order that it could be finished.

The sale of the TERRY CHESTER aircraft to a registered national charity with the experience and resources to do the job dramatically improved the chances of achieving the Comox volunteers’ dream of a fully restored, flight-ready Spitfire.

Vintage Wings of Canada (VWC) has kept the Spitfire in Comox and has so far invested over $1.5 million in the continued restoration of the aircraft.

Ultimately, the goal was to eventually share this incredible plane with other Canadians, from coast to coast. That is what Vintage Wings of Canada does — every year from April to October, the organization flies many of its historic aircraft to dozens of communities across Canada, from Comox to Summerside, PEI. Moving forward, Vintage Wings of Canada is absolutely open to any suggestion to operate the Spitfire from Comox for most of the year. But first, significant challenges must be overcome, most notably raising substantial sums of money to: • Build a hangar for the Spitfire (the Canadian Forces will not house it); • Pay landing fees to the Department of National Defense (similar to fees paid by airlines at airports across Canada); • Pay operating and maintenance costs (estimated at $8,000 per flying hour) to cover things such as fuel, spare parts and insurance; • Hire experienced engineers to maintain the aircraft’s complex mechanical systems.

Together we can make the Comox Spitfire dream a reality that will live on for Terry Chester, years to come.

Comox Editor’s note: Terry Chester is involved in Vintage Wings of Canada’s Roseland Spitfire Project.

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Dear editor, While I haven’t heard any official news lately about the timing of the new hospital site adjacent to North Island College, I also haven’t heard anything about any public process.

As this site is not

zoned for a hospital, one would expect the City of Courtenay or VIHA to undertake the required public consultation before the project could move forward.

Not that consultation seems to matter when you consider

the residents who live near Costco. Now they’ll get a hospital nearby, too. Maybe the sirens will cancel out the big box noise.

The site is zoned Public Use and Assembly Three, which permits only recreation facilities and schools.

CO2 levels extremely high Dear editor, Re: Questions about volcanoes and media conspiracies (Have Your Say, Jan. 25).

Here’s an excerpt from A Comprehensive Review of the Causes of Global Warming by Dana Nuccitelli.

“Volcanic activity generally cools the planet over short timeframes by releasing sulfate aerosols into the atmosphere, which block sunlight and reduce the amount of

solar radiation reaching the surface.

However, unlike many greenhouse gases, aerosols are washed out of the atmosphere quickly, mostly after just oner to two years.

Thus the main volcanic impact on long-term temperature changes occurs when there is an extended period of particularly high or low volcanic activity...

“There was a period

New school pricey Dear editor, I want to thank Mr. Lepine’s recent letter regarding all the overspending in our government but I think you missed one tiny detail.

How about the new francophone school in Comox?

At the tidy little sum of $23 million for how many students — 142.

Just when I thought the new visitors’ centre was a little expensive at $4 million with an expected attendance of 40,000 this year. Although principal Tardif says enrolment should skyrocket to 160 students by this fall.

Principal Tardif talks about how beautiful it is on the inside and all the cost savings. He is also promoting the general population to drop by and rent one of their new gyms, right across

from our new rec centre.

Bonne chance!

Rob McBride, Comox

of warming between 1910 and 1940, which was predominantly caused by increasing solar activity and an extended period of low volcanic activity, with some contribution by human effects.

However, since mid-century, solar activity has been flat (and) there has been moderate volcanic activity ... All the while GHGs (greenhouse gases) kept increasing, and became the dominant effect on global temperature changes...”

You can read the entire article on www. skepticalscience.com.

Tom Pater, Courtenay

Not hospitals.

Will people who live in the surrounding residential neighbourhoods get an opportunity to understand more about the implications of the new hospital project?

Noise, traffic, resale value? What about the city residents who have other issues about the location?

Does anyone notice that the site is currently one of the rare remaining forested areas of the city? Habitat anyone?

One would hope that the public would be given a chance to voice their opinion to decision-makers about this location.

Or is this a deal being cooked behind closed doors within city hall and the premier’s office in Victoria?

What does mayor Jangula say? Didn’t he run on a platform of transparent local government and taxpayer inclusion?

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Forget party politics Mine would compromise jobs Dear editor, Whether it is the sabotaging of international climate talks, the labeling of environmental organizations as “foreign” enemies, the contempt for Parliament, the not-so-surprising assault on our pensions and health care, this one year of Conservative majority government convinces me that we must do everything possible to ensure the 60 per cent of Canadians who voted for a decent, just, sustaining and sustainable Canada are represented in the next government.

For this reason I am actively supporting Nathan Cullen in his NDP leadership bid because he is the only candidate suggesting that we can no longer afford to think only of narrowly defined party politics that fractures our progressive voice and leaves the well being of our nation, our citizens and our environment to the destructive actions of a Conservative majority government elected by a minority of Canadians.

The thing I especially like about Nathan’s approach is it is both visionary and practical. He isn’t calling for a merger or even coalition that would be so easily subverted by wrangling over small details.

Instead, he is suggesting a small change with incredibly important benefits for the Canada we have come to believe in. Nathan suggests that where

Conservatives won a seat solely because the alternative was divided — in those ridings only — the three parties hold a joint nominating convention where the jointly nominated candidate — be they NDP, Liberal, Green — becomes the only representative challenging the Conservative candidate.

It’s simple, it’s fair, it’s much more democratic REYNOLDS than what we have and it would ensure that the next government of Canada reflects the good will and majority of electors.

It isn’t changing the voting system (a great idea that has proven difficult to implement); it isn’t a coalition (though it might lead to a parliamentary coalition as common in almost all democratic countries); it means none of the opposition would run candidates in all the ridings (but it also means that the NDP, Liberal, Green Candidate that is chosen to run will get elected) and it would ensure that the values of a decent, representative, just, sustaining, sustainable Canada will be represented in our next government.

For more information, e-mail nreynolds@shaw.ca.

Norm Reynolds, Courtenay

Dear editor, During provincial Jobs Minister Pat Bell’s recent visit to the Comox Valley, he outlined several core business sectors which could offer opportunities to the Comox Valley.

When it comes to mining as a core business sector, Minister Bell acknowledged that “Mining could be sensitive in some areas,” and defended the environmental assessment process, calling it “robust.”

With the proposed Raven Coal Mine being “the elephant in the room,” Minister Bell along with Minister Don McRae continue to tap dance around this important local issue.

Despite concerns

Stop bullying in schools Dear editor, Bullying in schools across Canada should be illegal and the students who are responsible for bullying should be charged.

I hear on the news about more kids committing suicide because of bullying and it should be stopped.

In my eyes, the schools and school boards aren’t doing enough. Either expel those kids for life and have them in a jail cell for eight to 10 years.

And I’m not referring to juvenile detention either; I’m talking about putting them in an adult prison where they would get their just rewards, and see how they like being bullied. Maybe they will learn.

So let’s all help stop bullying in schools.

Speaking on behalf of my daughter, who has been bullied for the past eight years, when is it going to

stop and how many more kids have to die because of it? Lynne S., Hilden, N.S. Editor’s note: The writer’s daughter lives in Courtenay.

and opposition regarding the proposed Raven Coal Mine from local First Nations, shellfish growers, and the residents of the Comox Valley, it seems as though Minister Bell and Minister McRae are turning a deaf ear towards the concerns over the coal mine issue.

It’s time that this government realize that their “one size fits all” approach to job development isn’t a good fit for British Columbians or the ValJohn Snyder, ley.

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Peonies have interesting history in Duchess’ family I am worried.

Have just transplanted three tree peonies from my parents’ old garden in Victoria into mine. This is not the optimum time of year to be transplanting peonies. Ideally, this should have been undertaken in the fall.

Ah, well. When co-ordinating schedules between myself and the often-absent owners of my parents’ house to connect in Victoria, beggars cannot be choosers.

I was really only interested in reclaiming one of the tree peonies, which has been in my extended family since the 1930s. It was a wonderful, and thoughtful, bonus to procure my mom’s two peonies as well.

Tree peonies are unique.

They can live for hundreds of years with the result, there is usually a long historical story attached to each plant.

Such is the case with this peony passed down through my family from a greatgreat-uncle to a great-uncle to my mother and now to me.

You see, this peony originally resided in a Chinese mandarin’s garden. It was given to a sealer named Capt. Victor Jacobsen, who lived at 507 Head St. in Victoria, sometime during his 15 years of sealing off the

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LESLIE COX coasts of China and Japan in the 1880s to early 1900s.

(The heritage house is still standing.)

Many of the sealing boats of that era also carried the precious daughters of the Chinese mandarins out of China to Canada and the United States. This was during the Boxer Rebellion (1898 to 1901).

I have not uncovered any definite proof of Captain Jacobsen’s involvement in the smuggling of mandarin daughters out of China to Victoria or even Canada.

But it would seem to be so since this tree peony was definitely gifted to him by a mandarin during one of his trips to China and subsequently planted in his garden on Head Street.

Now, as I can lay no claim to being a descendant of this wayfaring captain, you may well ask how this peony should have found its way into the garden belonging to a great-great-uncle.

And here in the telling of that story is the reason my fingers are crossed

my three tree peonies will survive, despite their offseason transplanting.

This part is where the family connection to this peony gets a little convoluted ... hope you can keep up!

Captain Jacobsen had commissioned a brotherin-law (Charlie Olmstead) of his daughter, Eva Marie Sweeney, to restore the 38-foot Tilikum, which had been acquired by the local Thermopylae Club in the 1930s.

The Tilikum was originally a dugout canoe carved from a huge red cedar tree by the Nuu-chah-nulth in the early 1800s and sold to a Captain Voss in 1901.

Voss moored the Tilikum in Oak Bay while he made alterations, added rigging for sails as he outfitted the old canoe to attempt a circumnavigation of the world.

Due to a lack of funds with which to pay for the restoration work on the Tilikum, Captain Jacobsen offered Charlie “something from his garden” and Charlie picked the Chinese peony, which he proudly displayed in his own garden.

(Note: The Tilikum is now on display in the BC Maritime Museum in Victoria.)

THIS IS NOT the best time of the year to transplant peonies, but the Duchess did anyway.

PHOTO BY JOHN COX Confusion ensued when Charlie’s brother-in-law, Steve Sweeney, who was also Eva Marie’s brotherin-law, saw the peony in Charlie’s garden.

Thinking Charlie had stolen it, Steve uprooted it when Charlie was at work and took it home to his own garden. Charlie retrieved it when Steve was at work and took it back to his garden. And darned if Steve didn’t steal it back a second

time!

Thinking to fix Steve for good, Charlie snuck back into Steve’s garden, dug up the peony again and then planted it in his uncle’s garden ... my great-great-uncle ... where it thus remained undiscovered by Steve.

Now, I have lost the timeframe as to when all this transplanting of the Chinese peony took place as my great-uncle Jim, whose story this is, sadly passed

away in 2011, just shy of his 102nd birthday.

But I figure, no matter the time of year, if this remarkable peony could survive all that seesawing between gardens, I am sure it stands a chance of adjusting to its latest upheaval.

Fingers are crossed.

Leslie Cox co-owns Growing Concern Cottage Garden in Black Creek. Her column appears every second Friday.

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Their myspace page lists the Mark Allan Allman Brothers, Humble Pie, Free, Supergrass, Derek and the Record Staff Dominoes, the Bees, Curtis MayStriking while the iron is hot, field, Sly and the Family Stone, Vancouver Island Music Festival Neil, Os Mutantes and the Beatannounced this week the rags-to- les as influences. riches Sheepdogs will perform at Cox feels the Sheepdogs, who the 2012 VIMF. have a reputation for strong vocal The iron is still hot only days harmonies (all four sing), will after the Saskatoon quartet was appeal to a wide range of ages. nominated for three Juno Awards Cox said he got to see guitarist — New Group of the Year, Single Ewan Currie, guitarist Leot Hanof the Year (I Don’t son, bassist Ryan Know) and Rock Gullen and drumAlbum of the Year One night they mer Sam Corbett at (Learn & Burn). an event in Ottawa were playing to 25 The Sheepdogs called Prairie Scene. ascended “over- people in a divey bar Cox said he night” last year in Saskatoon and booked them a litfrom relative obscu- the next they were tle more than two rity to the cover of weeks ago.

Rolling Stone when playing for thou“We’re lucky to they won a hard- sands of people. get them,” he added, fought contest to Doug Cox saying the Sheepbecome the first dogs have many unsigned band feadates booked in the tured on the cover of the iconic U.S. “They wanted to play a Canamagazine. dian festival this summer.”

“The Canadian boogie rock Cox, himself a veteran musirevivalists,” as RS described cian, marvels at their “overnight” them, beat 15 other bands for the success. honour, which included a contract “One night they were playing with Atlantic Records. to 25 people in a divey bar in “Though the Sheepdogs’ groovy, Saskatoon and the next they were harmonic, neo-psychedelic sound playing for thousands of people.” is easy-going and relaxed, the MusicFest is scheduled for guys have struggled in their quest July 6 to 8 at the Comox Valley to break out of their native Saska- Exhibition Grounds in Courtetoon, Saskatchewan and into the nay. Besides the Sheepdogs, acts big time,” RS reported. announced so far include EmmySix years of relentless tour- lou Harris, k.d. lang and Buffy ing throughout North America Sainte-Marie. honed their chops, preparing For more information, visit them to perform on Late Night www.islandmusicfest.com. with Jimmy Fallon and the editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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LEGENDARY VETERAN SONGBIRD Emmylou Harris will be one of the headliners at the 2012 Vancouver Island Music Festival.

‘Queen of Americana’ coming Mark Allan Record Staff

You can hear the respect in Doug Cox’s voice as he speaks about Emmylou Harris.

“It’s a crowning moment for me,” Cox said this week as he announced the 12-time Grammy Award winner will be a headliner at Vancouver Island Music Festival in July. “I’ve been trying to get her for years.

“She’s a queen of Americana,” the VIMF artistic director said to praise the veteran songbird. “Her latest work is spectacular.”

The album, Hard Bargain, is nominated in the Best Americana category in the 54th Grammy Awards, which will be presented this Sunday.

She is up against releases

by Ry Cooder, Levon Helm and Lucinda Williams, but Harris can hold her own against just about anybody if musical quality is the only criteria.

“She’s a true musician,” Cox said. “I really respect her for her career path. It’s always about the music with her.”

Hard Bargain includes 11 new songs by Harris, including two that reflect on relationships with

late Canadian singer-songwriter Kate McGarrigle and long-departed Emmylou mentor Gram Parsons, the father of countryrock.

Besides her crystal-pure voice and keening phrasing, Harris is renowned for the candour in the many songs she has written in a four-decade career as well as a restless, creative spirit.

According to Cox, she has excellent taste in musicians.

“A lot of my favourite musicians have played with her,” said Cox, adding that a stint with Harris has led to solo careers for many singers and players.

Cox mentioned the Hot Band, which Harris assembled for her 1976 release Elite Hotel.

Besides Elvis Presley sidemen James Burton and Glen D. Hardin, the Hot Band featured young songwriter Rodney Crowell, a standout at MusicFest last year.

When Elite Hotel became a smash, it launched Harris on a lengthy period of creativity that few can match or even dream about.

Her mind-bogglingly long list of musical collaborators includes Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Neil Young, Ricky

Skaggs, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Elvis Costello, Mark Knopfler, Sam Bush and Daniel Lanois.

Cox had not planned to announce Harris this week, but he started getting e-mails earlier in the week. To illustrate the reach of Harris’ appeal and modern communications, one of the e-mails was from Germany.

A fan there had noticed Harris’ MusicFest gig was listed on her website, but not on the VIMF website. The fan wanted to confirm the booking.

Cox checked Harris’ website and discovered the July 7 gig, complete with a link to the MusicFest website, was the only date listed on her touring schedule.

She will perform with a band in the Comox Valley, Cox confirmed.

••• A little-known, non-musical fact — Harris runs a dog shelter called Bonaparte’s Retreat on her property.

Harris and the Sheepdogs were added this week to a lineup that already includes k.d. lang, Buffy Sainte-Marie and Matt Andersen.

The 2012 MusicFest runs July 6 to 8 at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds in Courtenay. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Sweethearts, strawberries and Strauss Katherine Gibson Contributor

There’s nothing like An Affair in the Afternoon to tempt chef Oblenis out of retirement.

The former owner of Paddios will be dipping hundreds of strawberries into melted chocolate and piling blueberries, apples, cherries and lemons into tiny tart shells.

She’ll also bake scores of lavender shortbread.

All this, and more, is on the desert menu for a Valentine’s Day tea dance to be held at the Native Sons Hall on Feb. 12.

“We’ll also be offering brownies ‘with a twist,’” adds Paddy, who will work until the wee hours to ensure each treat is fresh and absolutely perfect.

This is the second year the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra will serenade lovers and friends with the soothing strains of Strauss. The afternoon affair is sure to foster visions of the Old World elegance of lastcentury Austrian society.

“I’ve developed a romantic program for this year’s event,” says Maestra Pippa Williams. “It’s a lovely collection of waltzes and polkas.”

Expect to hear The Blue Danube, Thousand and One Nights and the Emperor Waltz among other glorious Strauss standards. Ms. Williams’ selections will please those who want to twirl on the dance floor and also those who prefer to sit back and just listen to beautiful, timeless music.

As with last year’s event, two professional ballroom dance couples will showcase the Viennese Waltz. Parksville couple Stephen Gower and partner Elaine Thomson, and Valley residents John Burke and Doreen Thomson are competitive dancers with shelves of medals and trophies.

“I began dancing five years ago,” says Doreen.

“I love the movement, the speed, the music and the social connection. And, my dance partner is now also my sweetheart.”

Stephen and Elaine began competing six years ago.

“At first, it was the scariest thing. I was filled with trepidation,” says Stephen, a former exploration geologist.

“In Europe and Asia, men like to dance, but here they see it differently. Perhaps it’s because men don’t like being looked at. Now I’m hooked. Dancing is

Must-see comic at Avalanche soon This month’s Comedy Night at the Avalanche Bar & Grill on Feb. 16 will head line Rob Pue with James Masters.

Rob is a gregarious and dynamic comedian with a knack for telling it like it is. Rob has become one of the brightest voices to hit the Canadian comedy scene. With unmistakable charm, wit and trademark act-outs, Rob is a must-see performance.

You may also recognize Rob as he has also appeared as a regular on the MTV series Punk’d, showcased at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal, and recently had his one-hour Comedy Now special air on the Comedy Channel.

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Zo hosts sax, violins More Sax and Violins will happen at the Zocalo tonight (Friday, Feb. 10).

Ralph Barrat on vocals and piano, John Hyde on upright bass, Blaine Dunaway on violin with Tony Morrison on sax and flute together are Sax and Violins.

These four musicians have a great time playing standard jazz tunes at the Zocalo. They have enjoyed an enthusiastic crowd in the past and hope to see you again at the Zocalo on Feb. 10 starting at 7:30.

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As another special treat, tenor Robyn Cathcart, whose career has taken him throughout Canada, the United States and Europe, will sing three love songs. These include the haunting Hymne á L’Amour, a signature song of Edith Piaf.

She wrote and recorded the song in 1950 as a tribute to her lover, French boxer Marcel Cerdan, who died two years earlier in a plane crash.

A Plácido Domingo favourite, Core n’ Grato, will also be on the pro-

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by Josh Groban.

Last year’s Affair sold out.

“We are expecting the same enthusiasm this year,” says Michele Morton, president of the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra volunteer board. “It’s going to be a spectacular afternoon. Imagine dancing to a 60-piece orchestra!”

Ensure your seats now for the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra’s

An Affair to Remember on Feb. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Native Sons Hall. Tickets are available from Long and McQuade in Courtenay, Blue Heron Books and Video’s & More in Comox.

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Hip-hop Renaissance man heading to Waverley MC for seminal hip-hop group Jurassic 5, Chali epitomizes the portrait of a 21st century artist.

To be sure, with his unmistakable, beloved baritone, Chali has firmly established himself as one of the most distinctive, charismatic personalities not just in

JURASSIC 5’S MC Chali 2na will perform Feb. 17 at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland with special guests Stillife and J Prime.

hip-hop, but music in general.

Buoyed by the wide spectrum of socio-cultural and geographical influences that have shaped him — hiphop’s Renaissance man released his first solo album Fish Outta Water on Decon Records in the spring of 2009.

Indeed, this deeply personal body of work reveals a side of the long time Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli front man that his fans have never seen, a story from start to finish of his life, loves, triumphs and letdowns, weaving in a powerful selection of beats from the likes of Scott Storch and Jake 1 and memorable appearances from Damian Jr. Gong and Stephen Marley, Anthony Hamilton, Beanie Man and others.

Indeed, Chali’s diverse tastes — from the blues he was raised on to the political gangsta’ rap he loved to the graffiti art he sprayed as a teenager — flow from this album, like the oil colours Chali uses for his paintings.

“KRS was talking about how love was going to engulf his

brother. This song talks about how love makes you do the strangest things, how it infects your heart and changes you forever,” he said.

Of course, no body of work involving Chali 2na would be complete without his trademark, articulate, spitfire rhymes, the sort of fearsome battle raps which first caught the ear of so many back when he honed his skills in Los Angeles’ storied underground hip-hop scene of the early ‘90s.

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Whether it’s the trauma he experienced from the shooting death of a childhood friend to the twists and turns of his own family lineage, to the resistance to injustice that has always been imbued in Chali’s music, Fish Outta Water, is quite simply, a life’s worth of songs in the making.

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Gift shop‘like stepping into past’ Rejuvenated corner of Filberg Lodge successfully reborn last year PATRICK FEELY PERFORMS at a concert at the Sid Williams Theatre on Feb. 22, which is hosted by the North Island Festival of Performing Arts. He is also an adjudicator at the festival.

NIFPA unveiling brand new format Renée Andor Record Staff

The 35th annual North Island Festival of Performing Arts (NIFPA) kicks off on Sunday, and things will be a little bit different this year.

“It’s absolutely going to be exciting,” said NIFPA publicist Deidre Knudson. “It’s going to be fun, it’s going to be entertaining and it’s going to be new because we have a new format this year.”

There will now be two venues for the festival instead of one; all dance disciplines will be held at the Sid Williams Theatre, and all other disciplines will be held at the Old Church Theatre.

The festival will run from Feb. 12 to 28 at the Old Church Theatre, and will run Feb. 19 to March 3 at the Sid Williams Theatre. The public is invited to attend and admission is $2 per session, or a pass for $10 which is good for either venue and can be purchased on site.

Musical disciplines included in the local festival are: strings, classical guitar, speech arts, fiddle, piano and vocal.

Dance disciplines will be ballet, modern, stage and hip-hop.

Performers from Parksville to Port Hardy, and Port Alberni to Powell River have the ability to participate in an adjudicated, audience-based

performance.

The festival gives these young performers invaluable experience and the opportunity for growth, especially with feedback from adjudicators, according to Knudson.

“It is wonderful to see the participants take the challenges presented to them within the festival, and apply it to their next performance,” said Knudson. “We also get to see growth from our returning performers who participated in previous years. We see the kids grow up on our stage and they keep getting stronger and stronger with their abilities.”

The festival will close with two fundraising events held at the Sid Williams Theatre. The Variety Showcase, on March 9, will be a showcase of everyone participating in the festival.

The Dance Gala will be on March 10. Tickets can be purchased through the Sid Williams box office.

Throughout the festival, awards and scholarships are handed out to many performers who have participated, and the fundraising events determine how much money goes to them.

Select performers will continue on to the provincials at the Performing Arts of BC. Visit www.nifpa.org for more information. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Filberg Gift Shop has had a banner year!

In 2010, Filberg volunteer Val Graham envisioned a rethinking and reopening of the Filberg Gift Shop, proposing a formal business plan for the Gift Shop to be self-sufficient, guided and operated by a volunteer committee.

Marshalling an enthusiastic volunteer base of around 20, many of whom had retail and/or marketing experience, Graham reorganized the gift shop’s space, built a business operations model, and began collecting donated vintage and “collectible” items — all with the intent of contributing not only to the conservation and preservation of the Filberg Heritage site, but to draw a wider community to the lodge and park.

The Filberg Gift Shop opened its doors Mother’s Day weekend in 2011.

“The collectibles aspect of our lovely items seems to fit very nicely with the Heritage Lodge and Park,” said Val Graham. “Sometimes,” she commented, “the Filberg Gift Shop is like stepping into the past.”

She was at first surprised at the response of FHLPA members as well as the general public to the idea of donating quality items, but over the months, the incoming inventory swelled and there seemed to be a corresponding interest by the purchasing public.

Eventually, realizing that the Lodge Gift Shop had begun to carve a unique niche in the Comox Valley, the business plan shifted to focus primarily on donated “collectibles” augmented by a few purchased items.

As the inventory swelled, so did the income and, not insignificantly, a loyal customer base.

“Many people have made generous donations of previously cherished treasures

VALERIE GRAHAM PRESENTS a cheque for $12,000 to Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association president Mo MacKendrick on behalf of the volunteer-run Filberg Lodge Gift Shop.

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Many people have made generous donations of previously cherished treasures they believe would find new homes, and thereby contribute to ongoing life of the Filberg Lodge and Park. Their donations are the foundation of the Gift Shop’s success.

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they believe would find new homes, and thereby contribute to ongoing life of the Filberg Lodge and Park. Their donations are the foundation of the Gift Shop’s success,” said Graham.

“Their thoughtfulness has made it possible for the Filberg Lodge Gift Shop to present a cheque for $12,000 to the board to be used for the preservation and maintenance of this amazing facility.”

Ever innovating, Graham sought to create more of a bond with the community

through special sales and themes. Co-ordinating with the Filberg Herb and Cutting Garden Committee, the Gift Shop sold fabulous bouquets that lured new customers into the tiny shop.

The Gift Shop closed for the fall then reopened in November for the So You Missed the Filberg Festival? silent auction and for three weekends of fair trade special events leading up to Christmas.

Reaching out to local entrepreneurs, the gift shop

volunteer team hosted collaborative sales with local fair trade companies that support various global initiatives such as Cambodian women’s silk farms, Ugandan grandmothers’ textile industries, and a South American health care program.

When the Filberg Lodge roof was reshingled, the Gift Shop sold handmade birdhouses made from the old cedar shingles.

With its inaugural year under its belt, the Filberg Lodge Gift Shop will once again open its doors May 10 for the Mother’s Day weekend, and has its sights set on another banner year filled with special events, including being part of the Filberg Festival’s 30th anniversary celebrations.

If you have articles that you would like to donate to the Gift Shop, please contact Val Graham at 250339-7659.

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Dance aiding Jamaicans Renée Andor Record Staff

Drop off a gently used instrument, dance up a storm and donate to a good cause.

The Alpha Project, organized by Victoria BC Ska Society president Byron Maier, is a fundraiser to collect gently used instruments and money for the Alpha Boys’ School, a music school in Kingston, Jamaica.

“The Alpha Boys’ School is famous for having nurtured and produced some of the world’s most celebrated ska, rocksteady and reggae musicians — particularly horns musicians,” said Maier in a news release. “Still active today, the school relies upon charity donations to continue its work which started over a hundred years ago.”

To help raise some money, The Truth Soundsystem will spin vinyl at the Waverley Hotel on Saturday.

Admission is a minimum $5 donation, or a gently used instru-

ment, and the doors open at 9:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Alpha Boys’ School, and Maier said he expects the show to be a good time.

“They’ve been DJing for years, and they play the authentic old school Jamaican tunes off the turntables so it’s a great way for people to come hear the original roots music and dance and have a good time,” said Maier.

Maier has an instrument wishlist from the school that he hopes to fill by the end of the month. So far he said he’s got about one third of the instruments on it.

He’s mainly looking for woodwinds or brass, since these are the kinds of instruments the school teaches kids to play. Saxophones, trombones, trumpets, French horns and baritones are now the most needed on the list.

Once he has collected all the instruments, Maier will take the instruments and cheque to the school.

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Acclaimed poet coming to NIC North Island College welcomes award-winning poet Garry Thomas Morse to the Comox Valley campus on Feb. 15 as part of the Write Here Readers Series.

Morse has had two books of poetry published by LINEbooks, Transversals for Orpheus (2006) and Streams (2007), one collection of fiction, Death in Vancouver (2009), published by Talonbooks, and two books of poetry published by Talonbooks, After Jack (2010) and Discovery Passages (2011), a finalist for the 2011 Governor General’s Literary Award for Poetry.

Grounded in the work of Arthur Rimbaud, Robert Desnos, Ezra Pound, Jack Spicer, Rainer Maria Rilke and his native oral traditions, his work has been featured in a variety of publications.

Morse is the recipient of the 2008 City of Vancouver Mayor’s Arts Award for Emerging Artist and has twice been selected as runner-up for the Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry.

This free, public reading will begin

at 7:30 p.m. in the Stan Hagen Theatre on NIC’s Comox Valley campus. For more about the series, contact Susan Auchterlonie at 250-334-5271.

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tem will play in Campbell River on Friday at Island Style Creative Studio with proceeds going to the Alpha Boys Project as well.

For more information, visit www.victoriaskafest.ca or www. waverleyhotel.ca, or e-mail Byron Maier at byron@byronmaier. com. Maier is excited to be able to help the school that he considers integral in the development of ska and reggae music.

“I feel it’s important to give back,” said Maier. “Jamaican music has given so much to the world and the school was quite important with giving those musicians — well they taught them how to play music.”

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Susie McGregor’s roles have evolved Andrew Lorimer Contributor

Out the other day, while browsing through the canned food aisle, I found myself singing along to the shop’s stereo system.

It was the Jamie Warren song The World According to Susie, a catchy little number about a girl with big dreams, a big personality and a sunny attitude. You will have heard it, too, but you probably didn’t realize the subject of the song is our own Susie McGregor of Highland Music Multimedia.

Daughter of a Scottish musician, McGregor stepped onto the stage at eight, belting out the hits of Patsy Cline in her dad’s country band, which played in and around the cities of Port Coquitlam and Vancouver. Recognizing talent when they heard it, her parents nurtured and encouraged their progeny with vocal lessons, exposure to various music styles and competitions.

At 14 McGregor was the winner of the first ever PNE Talent Search.

That put her into her first recording studio and they made a video for the song, too. (“It was a horrible song,” she laughs.)

McGregor started writing songs as a pre teen and by 14 was collaborating with other musicians and playing in her first band. Six years later, McGregor could be found packing houses in musical comedy restaurants all over Vancouver, Port Coquitlam and Delta.

“In the early ‘90s, I spent four interesting years on the road, and

SUSIE MCGREGOR HAS evolved away from being a touring, recording musician to being a mother and teacher. continued to record,” she expands. “In ‘96 I met up with Andy again (we first met in 1990 when I arrived at his studio door to demo some songs) and decided it was time to record my first full CD.” Andy is Andy Lorimer, touring keyboardist of the rock band Prism, yet another star in our Comox Valley midst. In 1998 the pair played the coast to coast radio tour to release McGregor’s single 3000 Miles. The endeavour was a wild success, with more than 50 stations picking up the song.

The Warm Feet Tour delivered the warmth of McGregor’s voice as well as a truckload of McGregor brand socks. “I autographed thousands of pairs of socks….” she remembers.

In 2002 a family crisis put Susie’s music

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By examining and explaining vocal mechanics, McGregor leads her students on a rewarding voyage of musical self-discovery.

“I’m constantly inspired by local artists, my students, my friends, and my long time favourites (Barbra Streisand, Jann Arden, Anne Murray).

I love empowering my students and watching how proud they are of themselves. I also really enjoy encouraging them and helping them to understand many aspects of music and the industry surrounding it,” she explains.

Susie’s passion for teaching and music

on hold. Grieving the unexpected loss of her mother she found it difficult to perform. Susie stepped away from the stage and toward motherhood and teaching.

Using her experience in the music industry and her first-hand knowledge of what resources would benefit an emerging art-

has expanded to co-ordinate the popular Valley Idol competitions and the Vancouver Island Music Business Conference, invaluable opportunities for those dreaming of entering the music industry.

Students begin their 10-week course with the discovery of voice as an instrument and vocal exploration, followed by learning the language of music, accompaniment, vocal technique and the ins and outs of the business of music.

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BARBARA STEWART reads from her book, 6:30 p.m., Courtenay Library. FMI: 250334-3369 or www.virl.bc.ca.

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BARBARA STEWART reads from her book, 1 p.m., Blue Heron Books.

METROPOLITAN OPERA shown at Rialto Theatre, 9 a.m. FMI: 250-338-5502.

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STRATHCONA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA offers Valentine’s Day tea dance, Native Sons Hall, 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets at Long and McQuade, Blue Heron Books and Videos N More. FMI: Michele Morton at 250-331-0158.

Tuesday, Feb. 14 JOANNA FINCH and friends entertain at Joe’s Garage.

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Wednesday, Feb. 15 L’ARCHE COMOX VALLEY presents Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun, a Norm Foster play, upper Filberg Centre. doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets at L’Arche Outreach Centre (1744 England Ave. in Courtenay), at 250-334-8320, Laughing Oyster Bookhop and Blue Heron Books.

GARRY THOMAS MORSE reads poetry, 7:30 p.m., Stan Hagen Theatre on NIC’s Comox Valley campus. FMI: Susan Auchterlonie at 250334-5271.

COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY presents TIFF movie A Separation at Rialto Theatre, 5 p.m. Tickets $11 at CVAG gift shop. FMI: 250338-6211.

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Friday, Feb. 17 CHALI 2NA with guests J PRIME and STILLIFE at Waverley Hotel. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are at Bop City, the Waverley or by phone at 250-336-8322.

Saturday, Feb. 18 UNKNOWN SOLDIERS at Waverley Hotel. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Tickets at Bop City, Waverley Hotel or by phone at 250-336-8322.

Thursday, Feb. 23 STEPHEN PALMER in house concert, 7:30 p.m. FMI: Joan at 250-890-3325.

Friday, Feb. 24 RYAN McMAHON and CRAIG CARDIFF live at Joe’s Garage.

Kitchen opens at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 8:30 p.m. FMI: ryanmcmahon.com.

Wednesday, Feb. 29 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY short film/discussion, 3:30-4:30 p.m., free or by donation. FMI: 250-3386211.

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April 27 RON JAMES performs at Sid Williams Theatre, 8 p.m.

Tickets at Sid Williams box office or phone 250-3382430, ext. 1.

Friday, July 6 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: islandmusicfest.com.

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Valentine’s dance hardcore Forget the traditional chocolates and roses — come to the My Bloody Valentine’s Day dance featuring local metal band Mendozza and Victoria’s BuzZard.

These two bands will dish out the metal to the Comox Valley this Saturday when they step up to the stage at the Courtenay Legion for a fundraiser to benefit the Comox Valley Community Arts Council.

Mendozza’s latest self-titled album was recorded in Sooke and mixed by Matt Bayles (The Sword, Mastadon, Botch) in Seattle. He describes them as “a powerful sludge-hammer with nice melodic lead work, where Sabbath riffs meet the power of High On Fire.”

They have been honing their seedy craft for over seven years now and have shared the stage with bands such as Soilent Green, Jucifer, High on Fire, Kalas, Dixie Witch, 3 Inches of Blood, SNFU, Pride Tiger, Zimmers Hole, Bison BC and countless others.

BuzZard is a threepiece hard rock band, always progressing to the heaviest and sonic sound it can and delivers a loud performance that will keep you out of your seat.

THE UNKNOWN SOLDIERS are a hot Doors tribute band coming to Cumberland on Feb. 18.

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One of Canada’s finest Doors tribute bands will serve up a hot night of familiar tunes so believable you’ll swear the Lizard King himself has returned.

The Unknown Soldiers appear Feb. 18 at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland.

The Soldiers were named after the Doors’ most political song.

The Unknown Soldiers come amazingly close to replicating the Doors’ music note for note, but more importantly they capture the raw energy through each band member’s interpretation.

By combining these elements, they deliver a groovy reproduc-

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The Unknown Soldiers blend the Doors’ live recordings and also their masterful studio efforts, creating a musical alchemy that is second to none for experiencing, and of course, celebrating The Doors musical legacy live.

For more information about the band, visit www.theunknownsoldiers.info.

Tickets are at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel or by phone at 250-336-8322. Doors open Feb. 18 at 9:30 p.m.

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Palmer in house concert Prairie songwriter Stephen Palmer returns to Courtenay to perform a house concert, an evening of acoustic roots music in an intimate living room setting.

This non-smoking event happens Feb. 23. A donation of $20 is suggested, with all proceeds to the artist. As always, seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Since the 1960s, Palmer has performed a mix of original and traditional music — including ragtime, gospel, blues, and folk — in almost every size of venue; from rock arenas to pubs, coffee houses and churches.

His early folk-rock groups opened for many legendary rock acts including Led Zeppelin, The Who, and Cream. Now, with over 45 years of road experience, he is still finding new ways to explore his acoustic roots.

“A gently timbred voice with heartfelt lyrics backed by some very stellar acoustic playing. I detect a bit of Merle Travis in Steve’s guitar playing.”

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“With the cuts in government funding for the arts, we need money to keep operating and Mendozza and BuzZard have stepped up to the plate,” says CVCAC event organizer Jenn Alton.

“The Arts Council has supported many projects, events and groups in the community throughout our 42 years of activity. Projects such as the Mural Mentorship Project, Kidsfest, and Local Colours Arts Festival were on this year’s line up.

“We have supported dozens of projects in the past and continue to work as facilitators for the arts community.” said Alton.

The Muir Gallery, another project of the CVCAC, is also in dire need of support. The Muir plays a major role in the work of the Arts Council, supporting local emerging artists and acting as a meeting place, workshop

space and generalpurpose utility closet for all types of cultural activities in our community, she added.

Tickets to the My Bloody Valentine’s dance are $10 and available at the door.

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367 Cliffe Ave. in Courtenay. Doors open at 9.

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Full-length book fulfils dream of Comox Valley writer The Song of the Defiler is a fantasy novel by Comox Valley writer Ken Schultz set in a world where a bitter war has raged between the Abrhaani and the Eniila for generations.

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each other that they do not notice that an ancient evil has awakened. The Nethera are awake and are about to consume them both — unless someone can bring them together to stand against the forces of evil.

Rehaak, the Abrhaani Scholar and Laakea, the young Eniila Warrior, are men on the run, outcasts from their cultures. Rehaak has been exiled from the Abrhaani society as a heretic. Laakea is fleeing his father who

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They meet by accident and form an unusual bond. Together with Isil, an older woman with a dark secret, they attempt to find the knowledge their peoples have lost through centuries of warfare and chaos.

Can they find the Aetheriad, the ancient manuscript, which may contain knowledge they need? Does this ancient tome contain the information they need to summon the Aethera, the powerful ancient enemies of the Nethera as they suspect, or is it a hopeless waste of time?

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Will they be able to unite their people to defeat the Nethera, or will the cult of assassins cut them down before they can complete their mission?

Schultz has written stories since he was old enough to hold a pencil and has always dreamed of writing a full-length novel. He moved to the Comox Valley just over two years ago to have more free time to pursue his passion for writing.

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His angst-filled teen years led him into the realm of poetry, however The Lord of the Rings caught his imagination in high school and the fantasy genre became, and remains his favourite story medium.

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KICKING BACK ON the deck of the family cabin at “Paradise” on Tobacco Caye, Jasper Wallington found an item in the Record that piqued his interest.

WHEN IT COMES TO SPREADING THE NEWS, readers of the Comox Valley Record are number one. They enjoy packing a copy of their favourite hometown newspaper with them as they travel the globe to celebrate special occasions, visit friends and family, enjoy a relaxing vacation or see some of the world’s many historical and geographical landmarks. Take us along on your next trip and send your photo to sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com. or drop it off at our office.

CHARMAINE CYMBALA OF Square 1 Travel brought the Comox Valley Record along on her Mediterranean cruise. Here she is in front of the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt.

BUTCH MONTREUIL SHARES a copy of his favourite hometown newspaper with Mr. Ali, the Canadian Warden, in front of the Bakau Guest House, in Bakau, the Gambia, West Africa. Mr. Ali has a son living on Denman Island.

LORI GODDARD AND Mark Adams took the Christmas copy of the Record into the jungles of Puerto Vallarta on a dune buggy tour to El Eden, where Predator was filmed.

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LONDON — Here’s one of the interesting tidbits to be uncovered at the British Music Experience: When the Beatles first performed on the Ed Sullivan Show on Sun., Feb. 9, 1964, 73 million Americans tuned in and the nation’s crime rate, for that hour at least, dropped substantially.

The British Music Experience is patterned on Seattle’s excellent Experience Music Project, but focused entirely on Brits. Happily, rock and roll has been one of the country’s chief exports for more than 40 years, so there’s more than enough material for the museum’s relatively modest 2,000 square metres (EMP covers 13,000 square metres, but that includes the Science Fiction Museum).

Opened in March 2009, the BME is backed by the British cellphone service provider O2 and housed in a section of what used to be the Millennium Dome and now is simply called “The O2.”

It’s where big touring musical acts play, so a rock-and-roll museum is a good fit.

Like Seattle’s EMP, this one uses lots of interactive technology. Touch screens allow visitors to call up reams of information on bands and trends, and watch rare clips of now-legendary performers when they were just starting out.

See the Beatles in Liverpool’s Cavern, or the Rolling Stones when Mick and Keith were still fresh-faced. There are also snippets of history from each year. In 1976, for example, Jaws came out, the Concorde first flew and Steve Jobs started Apple.

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There are, of course, endless examples of the music to listen to. Some of it is very familiar (the Beatles’ “Yesterday”), some all but forgotten (the Dave Clark Five’s “Glad All Over”).

And there are display cases filled with memorabilia, including costumes donated by the artists who wore them. David Bowie’s given his Thin White Duke outfit, Suzie Quatro her black leather jumpsuit. There’s Keith Richard’s prototype for Johnny Depp’s Pirates of the Caribbean attire and Freddie Mercury’s pants.

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THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of Federal Retirees (FSNA) Vancouver Island North Branch donated $500 to the Comox Legion Poppy Fund. Left to right: Cecile Turnbull, FSNA branch president; Don Sinnema, Comox Legion Poppy Fund chairman; and Ian Sibbald, FSNA branch vice-president.

COMOX VALLEY MINOR Hockey Association treasurer Dean Garrett accepts a $500 cheque from Ken Derksen of Investors Group Financial Services. Investors Group supports the True Sport Foundation, an organization committed to the belief that sports makes a positive contribution to the development of people and their communities.

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JETFM GENERAL SALES manager Kathy Thompson presents a cheque to Tom Beshr of Habitat Vancouver Island North to represent their cash and advertising sponsorship toward Habitat for Humanity’s 2012 Piercy Build. Habitat plans to build six homes in the Comox Valley this year and JetFM/Vista Radio has committed to raise $100,000 to support one of them.

FOR THE FOURTH year in a row Dundee Wealth Investment adviser Robert Mulrooney donated to St. Joseph’s General Hospital. This year’s gift of stock will help support the upgrading of the Daycare Surgery Waiting Room. Left to right: Kevin Mulrooney, Sean Doran (president St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation), Russ Wigle, Robert Mulrooney (investment advisers with Dundee Wealth) and Rob’s daughter Hope.

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X marked the spot for Carle Brenneman when the Comox Valley snowboarder went to Aspen, Colorado for the 2012 Winter X Games 16.

The 22-year-old, who is enjoying her first year on the Canadian national snowboardcross team, was one of five Canadians at the Jan. 26-29 Games, which received world-wide coverage on ESPN. In her X Games debut, Brenneman finished third in the small final (consolation) and ninth overall in the 12-person field. “I was really excited,” she said of the chance to compete at the Games.

To receive an invite, participants must be ranked top 16 in the world.

Brenneman is currently ranked 14th in World Cup and 19th by FIS. Brenneman said the course was all man-made snow. “(It) was really big and really fast so it was super fun. (The experience) was awesome. It’s kind of like the Olympics of snowboarding, so it’s definitely a pretty cool event to go to.”

Brenneman said her first year with the Canadian team has been awesome.

“I’ve had a few big crashes but hopefully I’ll do well on my home turf (this week). “It’s been awesome to get to train with (2010) Olympic gold medallist Maelle Ricker and Dominique Maltais who won gold at the X

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“It’s been a blast. It’s been a good season, riding all these big course and travelling around. The X Games was definitely the biggest highlight so far. I want to go every year, and I’m gonna get the gold one time,” Brenneman said.

Described by Canada Snowboard as “a bright, young up and comer on the snowboardcross scene,” Brenneman had a

breakthrough season on the FIS World Cup Tour last season and has been posting consistently good results this year.

Brenneman, who grew up riding Mount Washington, was recently awarded the Neil Daffern Award For Excellence. Daffern was one of the pioneers of snowboarding in Canada.

He died in a helicopter accident while taking part in a heli-snowboarding

competition in 1990. “His commitment and love for the sport is reflected in this award as he always encouraged others to strive for excellence themselves,” an award spokesperson noted.

Brenneman was delighted to receive the award. It comes with $5,000 that she will put toward her travels for the rest of this competitive season. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

to every match.

Andrew, who plays flankRecord Contributor er or lock, is constantly The Hextall brothers, the first player to every Steve and Andrew, scored breakdown and when he two tries apiece to help the gets the ball in his hands AFC Construction Comox heads in only one direcValley Kickers notch a tion – right for the try line.

49-10 win over Powell River Steve does much the same Otago last Sunday as the from his centre position but locals recorded their second often finds more room to win of the B.C. Third Divi- run because by the time he sion Island League Spring gets the ball he has a less season. cluttered field of play in Perhaps because of the which to run. Nevertheless, ferry ride his determiacross the nation and Strait of hard-runGeorgia, in ning leaves the early part opposition of the game p l a y e r s the Kickers unable to experienced contain him. difficulty “ T h e finding any H e x t a l l flow. But once brothers are they found a great asset their stride, to the club,” p r a i s e d about 20 coach Aaron minutes into L’ A r r i v e e . the match, “They always the tries offer a threat kept comto the oppoing. As well ANDREW HEXTALL HAS sition and as the four been a big contributor they lead scored by to the Kickers. the Hextall PHOTO BY IAN KENNEDY their fellow players by brothers, captain Eli Cummins, prop example.

“Sunday’s result doesn’t Leigh Burley, lock Jeremy Grootendorst, and wings tell the whole story. Powell Tim Beggs – his second in River played a tough game as many games – and Piet- against us and more than er Voster also scored tries, once threatened our line. with Cummins adding two In fact, toward the end of conversions. The half-time the game they mounted a persistent attack that saw score stood at 20-3.

Steve Hextall’s effort them score their only try. marked his 15th and 16th Full credit to the Hextalls, tries of the season and for but I would also like to younger brother, Andrew, add that newcomers Logan his fifth and sixth as the Buchanan and Damian two continue to play out- Kudoba played particularly standing rugby. Both broth- well.”

The Kickers take on ers learned their rugby in England and in their three Castaway-Wanderers this years living in the Valley Sunday at Village Park in have set the standard for a Cumberland with kickoff at full-on, committed approach 1 p.m.

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The Comox Valley Glacier Kings have reason to be encouraged as the home stretch of the regular season is upon them. Despite splitting their weekend series against the Kerry Park Islanders and Oceanside Generals, the Yetis played some of their best hockey of late, reminiscent of their early season Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League dominance.

“We’re getting better chances,” said GM/ owner Dave Webb.

“We’re shooting to score, instead of just shooting for the sake of shooting, and it’s working for us.”

On Thursday night, the team travelled to Kerry Park to take on the Islanders. Despite losing 5-2, the Kings battled especially hard in the second half, and amassed 36 shots on Kerry Park goaltender Matt Chester, who was the difference maker in the game.

Alex Milligan, Joel Gordon and Dayne Ellison scored for the Islanders before the Kings even got on the board courtesy of rookie Ben Meadows. Kyle Peterson answered back for the Islanders before Brian Rideout scored on the power play for the Kings.

Throw in an emptynetter for the Isles, and the final was 5-2.

Cameron Large made 27 saves in the loss.

The following night, the Kings returned home to their friendly confines at the Comox Valley Sports Centre in a key matchup against

the Generals. Playing their best game in some time, the Glacier Kings got off to a fast start when newcomer Derek Nicholson blasted a shot past goaltender Michael Gudmandson. Garrett Halls and Mitch Ball tallied individual efforts to make it 3-0 after the first frame.

In the second, Garret Brandsma bagged his 13th of the year before Nathan Deyell got Oceanside on the board.

Mitch Ball banged in the Kings’ fifth goal just 18 seconds into the third period. Shane Dial and Travis Briggs scored late in the stanza for the Generals, but it wasn’t enough as Kings’ goaltender Jackson Winkler was on his game, making 27 saves for the 5-3 hard fought victory.

With just four games left in the regular season, it’s crunch time for the Yetis. It’s not so much a question if they will make the playoffs (every team does); it’s more a question where in the standings they will be admitted. Currently, the Kings hold down first place in the North Division with a comfortable five-point lead over second-place Oceanside.

The way the playoff format works, the Glacier Kings want to be as close to the top of the overall league standings as possible to obtain homeice advantage. The impressive Victoria Cougars have sewn up first place overall, but second place is still up for grabs as the Icemen cling to a three-point

Icemen second at McNeill tourney The Investors Group Icemen braved the wind, ice and snow to bring back the secondplace trophy from a recent Atom hockey tournament in Port McNeill.

Despite playing with a short bench and dealing with injury and illness, the Icemen skated hard on Saturday, playing three games. Solid team defence and timely goals resulted in a 6-6 tie with Gold River, a 3-1 win over Victoria and a 10-0 shutout over Port McNeill.

After claiming top spot in Pool A, the Icemen faced a tough Oceanside team on Sunday. Whether it was

due to the late pancake breakfast or fatigue setting in, Sunday’s game ended with a loss and a second-place finish overall.

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The Kings wrap up their regular season Feb. 18 against those pesky Braves – a game which could have pivotal playoff implications.

This weekend, the Icemen have a homeand-home series against North Division rivals Campbell River Storm. First game goes tonight in Campbell River with the Kings home on Saturday. The puck drops in what promises to be an exciting affair at 7:30 p.m. at Sports Centre Arena #1 and can be heard at www.glacierkings.ca.

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NORTH ISLAND HOOPS The Grade 9 North Island boys basketball tournament is on this weekend (Feb. 10-11) at G.P. Vanier. Teams from Dover Bay, Phoenix, Vanier, Ballenas, Kwalikum and Maatqusiis will be competing for a chance to advance to the Island championships.

Vanier plays their first game at the North Islands today at 12:30 p.m. against Dover Bay and the Towhees invite fans to come out and cheer them on.

The Island championships are being held at Vanier on Feb. 17-18.

THE THREE AMIGOS Three impressive university basketball careers are winding up for a trio of talented Comox Valley hoopsters.

Ryan MacKinnon’s (UVic Vikes) final regular season home game is Feb. 17, Calvin Westbrook’s (TWU Spartans) was Feb. 9 and Keenan Milburn’s (University of Calgary Dinos) is Feb. 11.

All three have been impact players with their respective universities after enjoying stellar high school careers in the Valley.

Ballers have a ball at Hawaii tournament The BC Ballers recently returned from the trip of a lifetime.

They were fortunate enough to attend the Spalding World Youth Basketball Tournament in Kona, Hawaii.

Made up of girls from Vanier (Kendra Lee, Annalina Timke, Jade Heavener, Jenna Huxham and Laurissa Cebryk) and Mark Isfeld (Emily Rowlandson, Julia Eilerts, Vikki Smith and Casey Watamaniuk), the Ballers are a club team coached by Kevin Lee and Sherri Houlden. In the past two years they have been fundraising

THE BC BALLERS had fun in Hawaii. and recruiting players to make this trip possible.

All their hard work came together as they joined six other teams (from Vancouver, Alaska and Hawaii) for a fun tournament in an

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ideal location. In addition to playing lots of basketball, winning two of their games (despite the rules being different) and experiencing some close losses, the girls and their coaches also had some time to

enjoy the location.

Paddleboarding and snorkelling with the tropical fish were two of the highlights, plus some local flavour with a hula contest and entertainment. The coaches participated

in a two-on-two competition and there was a shooting competition which allowed the girls to meet the players from the other teams.

They all came home exhausted and suntanned with their surfboard trophies (they finished a very respectable fourth place). The girls would like to thank their coaches for making this trip happen.

Special thanks to the Backstreet Pub, the Comox Kiwanis Club, the parents and all other supporters of the team.

RUGBY CORRECTION G.P. Vanier rugby players Gavin Mclean and Jordan DeGraff are with the BC Elite Sevens team competing in Las Vegas this weekend. Incorrect information was printed in Wednesday’s Record sports.

A total of 36 rugby standouts are attending the Las Vegas Invitational Sevens. The three squads, comprised of BC Under-18 provincial players and part of the BC Elite Youth Sevens program, will look to prove themselves against North America’s top age grade programs.

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Gallaway rink going to B.C. masters championship Vancouver Island and Upper Sunshine Coast teams met in Powell River, Feb. 3-5 to begin the first stage of a journey to the 2012 Canadian Masters Curling Championships.

The national championship will be hosted by the Boucherville and St. Lambert curling clubs from March 26 to April 1. It will be the first time that the Canadian final for elite curlers 60 years and over will be held in Quebec.

Only one team will advance from each province and territory to compete at the nationals. Vying for top position in B.C. will be a handful of local teams, and

the Sandra Gallaway team from the Comox Valley Curling Club cleared the first hurdle and qualified at the Women’s Island Masters Playdown. They will now compete in the Women’s B.C. Provincial Masters March 1-4 in Grand Forks.

Sandra’s winning team is third Mary Holden, second Mary Ellen Werner and lead Elaine Starchuk. Sandra’s usual third, Liz Ellis, had a family commitment that prevented her from participating this year but you can rest assured she is very proud of the team in securing this spot.

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THE GALLAWAY RINK (from left to right) are Sandra Gallaway, skip; Mary Holden, 3rd; Mary Ellen Werner, 2nd; Elaine Starchuk, lead.

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against five other teams and finished with a 3-1 record to take one of two qualifying spots for their region.

The Noonan rink from Nanaimo was the other qualifying team.

The gals said all the games were close and in the final against the Marlene Hall rink from Powell River (who beat the Gallaway team in Draw 2), Gallaway was one up after the seventh end and, without hammer, pulled off the win.

The Hall skip needed a hit and stick to tie and force an extra end but flared on the last shot, spilling the rock out of the rings.

HOG LINES Congratulations are extended to the team and the club members wish them best of luck at the Provincials ... we would love to hang another banner up; Sandra brought home the gold in 2003 at the B.C. Women’s Masters with then teammates Norma Meneer, June Fuller Rose Ellen Hoffman ... the Wayne Harris rink from the Valley curling club is in the hunt for the Senior Men’s Provincial title which will be held Feb. 14-19 in Kelowna ... the whole club is cheering for both teams so play well and hurry hard ...

– Comox Valley Curling Club

Road Runners set pace at Cedar 12K

LEFT TO RIGHT: Brian Culley, VISAS president; Kay Fulford, president of Disabled Ski Association of BC (DSABC); Marsha Lloyd, VISAS instructor; Brian Forester, executive director of DSABC and student Jared Swanson on the slopes at the Learn to Ski Festival.

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Bradley fundraiser goes this weekend It’s been another busy season for the Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports (VISAS) with the successful hosting of the 2012 Learn to Ski/ Snowboard Festival held in early January on Mount Washington.

Thirty-five students attended this year’s festival with students coming from as far away as Calgary. Participants with physical and mental challenges received four days of instruction in alpine and Nordic skiing, and snowboarding. “It’s always an exciting time for students and instructors,” said Bob Hodgson, the festival organizer.

“Our Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge Fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 12,” added Hodgson, “is our major fundraiser for the year, and provides the dollars to run our Learn to Ski programs and upgrade our adaptive equipment.”

There’s still time to register a team for the 2012 Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge (HBPC). “To join in the fun just round up three people willing to attach themselves to skis or snowboards and navigate down a gentle slalom course,” said Ken Kemper, HBPC coordinator.

The entry fee/charitable donation is only $300 and includes lift tickets for the day and lunch. “Each team will be allocated one of our smiling students for the race. And the team closest to their guestimate time is the winner,” added Kemper.

For more information on the Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge contact Kemper at 250-890-0776 or e-mail k e n . k e m p e r @ s h a w. c a .

Additional information is at www.visasweb.ca or on VISAS’s Facebook page.

– Vancouver Island Adaptive Snowsports Society

The Comox Valley Road Runners once again put on an amazing peformance at the most recent event in the Vancouver Island Racing Series, the Cedar 12K, held this past weekend on a hilly and challenging course just south of Nanaimo.

The overall winners were Olympian Simon Whitfield and elite woman Care Nelson. Vince Brotherston had a spectacular race for the CVRR team, finishing as first master as well as first in M4549 and 15th overall in an excellent time of 43:04.

He also won the coveted Green Jersey in the masters category which, taking a page from the Tour de France, was awarded to the faster sprinter over the last 100 metres of the course.

Also finishing first in their age groups were Wayne Crowe (Extreme Runners/Asics) M5559 in 45:57, Roz Smith F6064 in 54:04, Karen Weller

F5559 in 59:23 and Diane Palmason F7074 with a course record of 1:08:12.

A number of other Road Runners reached the podium. Keith Wakelin put in a strong performance finishing second M5054 in 49:06 with his son Kevin chasing him to the line only seconds behind.

CVRR wants to remind everyone of the upcoming Comox Valley race weekend. On March 17 the 5K Running Clinic will be holding a 5K race that will be open to the public for an entry fee of only $10. On March 18 the Road Runners will be hosting the Comox Valley Half Marathon as part of the Vancouver Island Race Series.

“Get your running shoes on and come and join in by entering or cheering on the many participants,” a club spokesperson said.

For further details go to www.cvrr.ca.

– Comox Valley Road Runners

VINCE BROTHERSTON HAD a spectacular race, winning the Green Jersey for being fastest sprinter over the last 100 metres.

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Nordics hosting Coastal Cup races The Strathcona Nordics are hosting the fun and exciting Coastal Cup races #3 and #4 on Mount Washington on Feb. 11-12.

With race categories for cross-country skiers ages six through 70, the event promises to be fun for everyone.

They invite cross-country skiers of all ages and abilities to “go Nordic and try racing!”

“I never imagined crosscountry ski racing could be so much fun!” said a Strathcona Nordics member. “I signed up for lessons, then racing, because my children were involved – and we always have a good time at these events. Many crosscountry skiers keep skiing and racing (for fun) well into their golden years.”

STRATHCONA NORDICS MAYA and Madeleine look forward to racing team sprints on the Feb. 11-12 PHOTO SUBMITTED weekend at Mount Washington.

The Strathcona Nordics have mapped out excellent courses for both days.

On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Coastal Cup #3 will be a mass start, free technique race with distances ranging from 1km to 7.5 km, depending on the age of the racers.

On Sunday, Feb. 12, there is a team sprint-style race for the Coastal Cup #4. Skiers can register their relay team of two, or they can let the Strathcona Nordics find a teammate for them.

The sprint distances will range from 200 metres to 600 metres, according to age category of the racers.

For more race details and to register, visit their website StrathconaNordics.com.

– Strathcona Nordics

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HOCKEY VANCOUVER ISLAND JUNIOR LEAGUE Standings as of Feb. 5 North Division Team GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Comox Valley Glacier Kings 38 20 15 3 43 139 129 Oceanside Generals 37 18 17 2 38 134 155 Campbell River Storm 37 13 23 1 27 119 167 South Division Team GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Victoria Cougars 38 32 5 1 65 182 89 Saanich Braves 37 18 15 4 40 159 137 Peninsula Panthers 36 15 17 4 34 133 163 Kerry Park Islanders 37 14 19 4 32 129 155 Feb. 2 Comox Valley 2 Kerry Park 5. Feb. 3 Oceanside 3 Comox Valley 5 Feb. 10 Comox Valley @ Campbell River 7:30 p.m. RBA Feb. 11 Campbell River vs. Comox Valley 7:30 p.m. Sports Centre CVMHA REP REPORT Last Weekend’s Games Saturday, Feb. 4 Happy’s Source for Sports Midget Tier 1 Chiefs vs. Nanaimo loss 3-1 Rideout Construction Midget Tier 2 Chiefs vs. Cowichan Valley loss 8-3 Lube-X Fast Oil Change Bantam Tier 1 Chiefs vs. Victoria Racquet Club loss 9-1 Comox Centre Mall Bantam Tier 2 Chiefs vs. Nanaimo win 7-2 Courtenay Mazda Peewee Tier 1 Chiefs vs. Victoria Racquet Club loss 4-0 Brian Rice Toyota Atom A Chiefs vs. Powell River win 10-3 Brian Rice Toyota Atom A Chiefs vs. Cowichan Valley tie 6-6 Swift Datoo Atom B Chiefs vs. Triport loss 4-1 Swift Datoo Atom B Chiefs vs. North Vancouver loss 4-2 Sunday, Feb. 5 Lube-X Fast Oil Change Bantam Tier 1 Chiefs vs. Cowichan Valley loss Comox Centre Mall Bantam Tier 2 Chiefs vs. Juan de Fuca loss 2-1 Branch #17 Legion Peewee Tier 2 Chiefs vs. Oceanside win 3-2 Brian Rice Toyota Atom A Chiefs vs. Port Moody loss 9-3 Swift Datoo Atom B Chiefs vs. Saanich win 8-5 This Weekend’s Games Saturday, Feb. 11 Hockey Day in the Comox Valley Sports Centre #1 Happy’s Source for Sports Midget Tier 1 Chiefs vs. Victoria Racquet Club 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Lube-X Fast Oil Change Bantam Tier 1 Chiefs vs. Nanaimo 4:45- 6:45 p.m.

Glacier Gardens Swift Datoo and Company Atom B Chiefs vs. Saanich 1:15-2:45 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 12 Sports Centre #1 Comox Centre Mall Bantam Tier 2 Chiefs vs. Cowichan Valley 1- 3 p.m.

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DARTS CV MEN’S ASSOCIATION Standings as of Feb. 2 Team Pts Courtenay Legion A 299 Elks 273 Courtenay Legion B 241 Comox Legion A 213

Comox Legion B 202 Griffin Pub Flyers 198 Comox Legion C 172 Griffin Pub 130 Top 10 Averages Player Avg. Bill Durant 64.19 Ernie Linden 58.83 Terry Jackson 57.95 Hap Hanson 56.25 Wayne Joy 55.40 Daniel Leaman 54.70 Clair Stephens 54.40 Nick Doubinin 54.29 Art Forbes 54.11 Marc Wyatt 53.51 High Checkout Shane Dennis 131 High Score Bud Eglund 177, Hap Hanson 177 180s Art Forbes 3, Terry Hills, Hap Hanson 2, Bill Foottit 4, Jack Ethier, Mike Konschak, Derrick Greig, Ernie Linden, Clair Stephens Games Won This Week Comox Legion A 10, Comox Legion B 7, Comox Legion C 12 Courtenay Legion A 17, Courtenay Legion B 19, Elks 14, Griffin Pub 5, Griffin Pub Flyers 12

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The average wage of $63,440 is more than 52% above the average for all jobs in British Columbia, which makes this sector even more attractive to job seekers. In 2009, the high-tech industry provided 84,000 jobs with a total salary bill that added up to $5.3 billion, up from $4 billion in 2007. The job growth will continue, with a projected 57,000 technology jobs opening by 2019, and an annual growth rate of 2.2%.

British Columbia attracts global technology leaders, including Pixar, Disney, Boeing, MDA, Microsoft, Sierra Wireless, SAP, Dolby Canada, and Intel. These major technology companies look for a stable economy with a supply of experienced employees and a supportive government. British Columbia has both. It helps that the University of British Columbia is rated No. 1 in terms of technology licensing, an indicator of a high level of success and a culture that nurtures innovation.

A healthy high-tech sector also attracts investors who are impressed by the industry’s performance. Revenues have more than tripled in the decade leading up to 2007, and were up another 4.4% by 2009, to $18.9 billion. Currently, investors receive a 30% refundable tax credit, supporting up to $100 million in investment every year. The provincial government, seeing the role they can play in this fast growing sector, will increase the value of this program by $3 million, allowing more individuals known as ‘angel investors’ to put their own capital directly into eligible small business, and to offer strategic expertise.

B.C. firms attracted more than 19% of Canada’s venture capital investments in 2010, with B.C. the top province in life sciences venture capital investments.

High technology wears many hats. The BC Cancer Agency is a world leader in cancer research, and B.C. is North America’s third-largest centre for film and TV production, averaging $1.2 billion in spending per year, 80% of which is foreign money. The global entertainment and media industry is expected to grow by five per cent a year to 2014, when it will hit $1.7 trillion. B.C. is well positioned to take advantage of this growth.

The high-technology industry is not an island.

This sector supports B.C.’s entire economy by helping other industries become more innovative, productive and globally competitive. Digital media and interactive gaming technologies are being used in education, agriculture, mining and health care.

A perfect example of technology being developed to save a B.C. treasure is a company fighting a yearly nightmare. Every British Columbian is totally aware of the danger of wild fires to one of our most treasured and valuable assets, our magnificent forests which stretch through every corner of our province.

Forest Technology Systems, based in Victoria, is a world leader in the design and manufacture

of remote weather monitoring equipment used to predict, prevent and manage wildfires. They are the single largest fire weather-monitoring network in the world. You see examples of their work every day when you see the fire danger signs on the roads across North America. The data used to provide the info on those signs is from their equipment. During forest fires, their equipment is used to help forest agencies fight the fires and know where to deploy resources.

It makes perfect sense that one of their oldest customers is the BC Ministry of Forests.

This highly successful British Columbia company has had phenomenal growth over the years with a staggering 68% growth in sales in 2011, this despite the slow down of the world economy. The company is still maintained as a private company with 50 employees and growing and with up to $10M in annual sales.

Not to rest on their laurels, FTS is expanding into global markets including Germany, Korea, Japan, China and Australia. This expansion requires recruiting new employees to fill good, stable, high-level jobs. The future is very bright for FTS Other impacts are more global. With an estimated 5.3 billion mobile phone subscribers worldwide – India and China added 300 million subscribers in 2010 alone – the demand for digital, wireless and screen-based entertainment is immense. These two countries, India and China, are undergoing mass movements to urbanization, which also gives B.C. opportunities to offer them clean, efficient energy, waste reduction and health-care solutions. B.C. is perfectly aligned to supply a healthy portion of this demand in the coming years.

Airplane sales around the world are expected to reach $US3.6 trillion over the next 20 years to replace aging planes and expand fleets, providing opportunities for our advanced manufacturing sector. Plus, as a climate change leader, we are at the forefront of renewable energy technology development. Finding new markets for our solar, wind, biomass and other technologies can help turn B.C. into a cleantech powerhouse.

As Canada’s Pacific Gateway, B.C. is strategically located to reach growing global markets.

In addition, B.C. is close to technology and entertainment hubs in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and Seattle.

Under the BC Jobs Plan, the provincial government will work with the federal government to meet our workforce needs and expedite the immigration process for researchers and scientists in other parts of the world who want to bring their expertise to British Columbia. B.C.’s fast-tracked immigration process through the Provincial Nominee Program encourages firms to locate in B.C. so they can hire experienced business immigrants.

The B.C. government’s focus on this sector, identified as one of the eight key sectors with the greatest opportunity to bring new dollars into our economy from our most important trading partners, helps nurture an industry that has immense potential to accelerate growth throughout the province.

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Comox Valley Disc Golf is holding their 2012 Ice Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 19 at Kin Beach Provincial Park.

The sixth annual fundraiser for the Comox Valley Food Bank tees off at 11 a.m. The $20 entry

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from COMOX VALLEY BOXING Club instructor Andrew Buckland vies for the BFL vacant middleweight title on Saturday.

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Buckland eyes pro MMA title Comox Valley Boxing Club & MMA members know who Andrew Buckland is. Come this Saturday, the rest of the Valley will know as well.

Buckland, an instructor at the CVBA, is one of the main event fighters at Battlefield Fight League 13 in Vernon where he will meet Matt “Riotmaker” Baker for the BFL’s vacant pro middleweight title. The fight can be seen live on The Fight Network (tentatively scheduled for 8 p.m. PT).

Baker (7-2) is one of the BFL’s most successful pro fighters, winning his last three bouts by stoppage. He fights out of Kamloops and is a local favourite.

But Buckland (14-8-1) is no stranger

to the cage. He has fought some very tough opponents including Dan Hornbuckle, David Loiseau, John Allessio and Jordan Mein. In his last fight in September, Buckland won the Hard Knocks welterweight title in Calgary.

“This promises to be a tilt and we are hoping that our man comes back with the belt,” said CVBA owner Jonny Mac. “If you would like to train or meet with Andrew he teaches at 6 p.m.

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This has been the case for local waters throughout most of January and February this year. I have been fortunate enough to get out a couple of times with friends and pictured with this column is the delicious results of one of those trips. It should be noted that the flounders provided six two-family member meals of fillets and the prawns provided similar seafood treats.

One note of caution – I would recommend warm survival type of clothing to enjoy a day on the saltwater because it is cold out there.

There is a steady supply of reputable rumours that there are good numbers of chinook off the hump at Kitty Coleman. I cannot verify them but I have no doubt that there is some good fishing for salmon to be had off the hump when the weather allows it.

During my last trip we fished salmon for about two hours and we had seven fish to the boat and a few long distance releases. Of the seven chinook we had to the boat, none of them were large enough to even bother netting to measure. However one of the long distance releases did take considerable line.

We caught our salmon on four-inch coyote spoons in green and white and cop car patterns fished at depths of 170 to 200 feet. Other fish were taken on green and white hoochies. Later that day we saw one boat with a fish in the 12-pound class and another boat had one that was just legal.

SEAFOOD TREATS OF prawns and flounders from the author’s recent fishing adventures.

PHOTO BY RALPH SHAW The positive news is that there are quite a few salmon in local waters and it bodes well for later in the season.

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Sarita Sutherland

March 22, 1927 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jan. 31, 2012 Sarita passed away suddenly in Victoria General from a stroke.

She was born in Victoria and lived in Victoria and the Saanich Peninsula. She is survived by her son Neil Dresen and wife Jean of Courtenay, her nephew Mark Thomas and his wife Lori of Calgary, Alberta, and her cousin Vera Payne of Salt Spring Island. She will also be missed by her many friends in Saanichton: Annie, Dale, Colleen, Suzie, Bruce, Doug and Dave.

She will be remembered for her love of life, her wonderful sense of humour & her love of all animals. The family would like to thank all the health practitioners at Victoria General for their compassionate care.

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Brenda passed away peacefully in her sleep January 29, 2012 at St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox, BC. Her daughter Paula, and grandchildren Alex, Megan and Jannine accompanied her gentle passing with a 30 hour bedside vigil, surrounding Brenda with love, laughter, and grace. Brenda is predeceased by her brother Alan Edwards, and her first husband, Cpl Peter Ashby. Brenda is survived by her daughters Paula and Janet, grandchildren Alex, Megan, Vanessa, Jason and Jannine, and nine beloved great grandchildren.

Brenda is also survived by her husband John Lee, and his three children. Brenda has requested a graveside service at Cumberland Cemetery followed by a celebration of her life in the memorial garden Brenda created last summer at the family home. Dates will be advertised when known. To honour Brendaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory, donations to St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Foundation, Eagle View CCU, are appreciated.

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Agatha was born in Melitopol, Russia on August 26, 1925 and passed away on Feb. 5th, 2012 to be with her heavenly Father and join her late husband Abe. Agatha emigrated to Canada with her family in 1925, residing in Beaverlodge, Alberta.

Agatha is survived, greatly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family; son Victor (Debbie) Wedel and daughter Lorilee (Robert) Down and grandchildren Laura (Ken) Poustie, Kristen (Carter) Stotz, Michael Wedel and great grandson Cameron Patrick Poustie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gatyâ&#x20AC;? will also be fondly remembered by her remaining brother Henry (Mary) Braul and Abeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sisters Kay, Hilda, Selma (John), Marie (Ron) and Anne and many nieces and nephews, including her special niece and favourite Scrabble partner Eleanor Kasdorf.

Agatha was a long-time member of the Black Creek United Mennonite Church where she enjoyed many years of friendship, shared faith and quilting with her Harmony Hearts gals.

She was a wonderful, loving and kind wife, Mom and Grandmother who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.

Agatha was a teacher at elementary schools in Vancouver, Vanderhoof and locally in the Comox Valley and very much enjoyed passing on the love of learning (especially reading) to young children.

The family would like to thank our special neighbours, friends, Pastor Gordon Carter and Church Family from Black Creek United Mennonite for their friendship and kindness. We would also like to thank the caring staff, friends and neighbours from Casa Loma which became â&#x20AC;&#x153;homeâ&#x20AC;? to Mom and Dad over the last six years. Thank you to Dr. Janet Green and more recently Dr. Dan for the kind and compassionate care you shared with Mom and our family during this difficult time.

A memorial service will be held to honour Agathaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life at Black Creek United Mennonite Church (Enns Road) on Friday, Feb. 10th at 2:00P.M. Interment to be held at Black Creek Cemetery at a later date.

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HILTON Margaret Jeane July 1, 1914 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 27, 2012 Sadly passed away at the young age of 97. Gone but always remembered by sons, Hugh (Linda) Hilton Courtenay, B.C., Stewart Hilton, Gibson B.C., daughter, Cindy (Mike) Simpson, Victoria B.C., Granddaughters Cheryl (Josh) Hiebert, Cumberland B.C., Candice (Brad) Joyal, Royston B.C., Kellie Jeane and Sheila Simpson, Victoria B.C., Great-grandkids Sienna and Sam Hiebert, Cumberland B.C., sister Anne Hillman, Whiterock B.C. and many nieces and nephews.

Born in Lancer, Saskatchewan, Jeane graduated from Dauphin General Hospital as a registered nurse in 1937. It was there she met her future husband Tom Hilton, who was training to become a pilot in WWII. During the war mom continued her nursing in Ocean Falls, B.C. In 1945, she married Tom and settled in Royston, B.C. Along with raising three sons and Cindy, she worked at the old Cumberland Hospital and then went onto St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, where she retired in 1978.

She enjoyed antique hunting, gardening, and travelling with good friends locally and abroad. The highlight of her retirement was the countless hours spent with her grandchildren enjoying her little beach house at â&#x20AC;&#x153;just-a-mereâ&#x20AC;?. She moved to Comox, B.C. in 1996 and later on had two great-grandchildren to love and enjoy.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff at Comox Valley Seniors Village. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re great care, compassion and kindness was truly appreciated. No service by request. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can get a lot of extra mileage out of a grandmother if you let her have a cup of tea!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;When someone we love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.â&#x20AC;?

See you at the beach.....

FOXCROFT (STRACHAN) Lena Marie

March 16,1945 ~ Jan. 31,2012 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of this wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend.

Lena passed away peacefully with her daughter Bernice and son Steven by her side. She fought her short battle with dignity and strength while her dear sister Kay encouraged her with love.

Lena leaves behind many people who loved her, she is survived by her mother Eva Demorest, sister Kay (Gene) Beaulieu, daughter Bernice Henry, son Steven Henry, Stepson Keith Foxcroft, step-daughter Laura Foxcroft, her loving grandchildren Levi Jackson, Scott Henry, Cody and Kassandra Weaver, Rhiannon and Rachele Foxcroft, Shane Foxcroft and Kenny Vetter, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Lena was born in Finland and came to Canada when she was 6 years old. Lena made Vancouver Island her home, living in Sointula, Port McNeill, Ucluelet, Gold River and Campbell River. Her passion for line dancing (choreography), gardening (award winning backyard) and her Feathered Friends gave her much joy. She made many friends through her dancing and love of music, cruises and live theater. Lena loved life, her family and entertaining her friends.

Lena will be greatly missed by her family and many loyal friends old and new. She was and always will be loved. We miss you already. Please join us for a Celebration of her Life on Sunday Feb 12th, 2012 at 3:00 pm at The Anchor Inn, 261 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2B3.

Thank-you to the staff at Royal Jubilee Hospital and the Victoria Hospice for all your kind care.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mountainaire Avian Rescue Societyâ&#x20AC;? www.wingtips.org

Suttonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home 250-287-4812 ROSE Fredrick Arnold

DEATHS

DEATHS

JONES, Clifford M

Nov 17th 1922 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 28th 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grampa Cliffieâ&#x20AC;? passed away peacefully at his home in Union Bay, looking out over the water, with his beloved family and dogs by his side.

He was 89 years old. Born in South Wales (UK), shortly before the Great Depression, he was a very young man when he served with honours, during WWII in Africa, Sicily and Italy. It was in Italy in 1946, that he met and married the love of his life, his wife Lidia. Together, they had two children â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a son Leslie and a daughter, Kath.

Cliff was a remarkable man. When, after 58 years of marriage, Lidia died suddenly in 2004, he packed his suitcase and moved to Canada to live with Kath, his much-loved sonin-law, Perry, and step-grandchildren, Chelsey and PJ. He was 82 years old by then. But he never missed a beat, quickly adapting to his new, busy life.

He made what he called â&#x20AC;&#x153;wonderfulâ&#x20AC;? friends, joined the Canadian Legion (even celebrating New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve there, looking so debonair in his tux just a few weeks ago), took to Lucky beer like a duck to water, and loved Canada with all his heart.

He bought a Canadian flag, and every Canada Day could be seen out on the deck, raising it as a tribute to his new home.

A remarkable man indeed, he touched the lives of everyone he met with his graciousness, old-fashioned good manners, fun-loving attitude, and his polished shoes. Oh! And letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget his Welsh toast to â&#x20AC;&#x153;good health for everyoneâ&#x20AC;?!

Our thanks to Dr. Adam Thompson, the 3rd Floor nursing staff at St Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, the ladies of VIHA, the Canadian Red Cross and the Hospice Society, for the compassion and care shown to Cliff during his brief illness. And, we send a huge â&#x20AC;&#x153;thank youâ&#x20AC;? to all his friends who visited him, brought him Lucky, sat on his bed, talked and joked with him and generally made him feel loved and appreciated in his final days. In supporting him, you supported us, and we deeply appreciate every one of you. Thank you, too, to Toneffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Service for your gentle and considerate service at such a difficult time.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday, February 12th, 2012 at Two Eagles Lodge, 6409 Island Highway South in Union Bay at 2pm. Bring your smiles and memories, and, please wear no black. This is a true celebration of a life welllived. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yachi-da bob eenâ&#x20AC;? Grampa ClifďŹ e. We miss you.

You will always be in our hearts!

April 16, 1954 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 5, 2012

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Fred Rose after a tragic accident on Sunday February 5th, 2012. Fred will be forever remembered by his wife (25 years), work partner and best friend, Karen and their two beautiful children, Erin and Kyle.

Fred was truly a great person and friend to all who knew him.

He was a long time resident of Campbell River and very involved with the community he loved, as a businessman and as a volunteer. Fred belonged to the North Island Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association, as well as the North Vancouver Island Vintage Car Club, but most of his time lately was dedicated to the Campbell River Maritime Heritage Society where he spearheaded the creation of the annual Boat Rodeo on the foreshore. He was passionate about whatever he did and lead by example, touching many lives of those he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know with his overwhelming generosity and big heart, always doing what he could to help someone in need.

Fred lived the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;West Coast Dreamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; everyday enjoying all his surroundings had to offer him. He loved spending time with his friends and family fishing, boating, camping, exploring and creating really great food! He especially loved spending time at the floathouse with Karen and the kids and having their friends show up to enjoy it with them.

His amazing energy and wonderful laugh made being around him always entertaining as he always had a great story to share. We feel so very blessed for the time we were able to spend with this special man. He will be dearly missed by his loving family, colleagues and many friendsâ&#x20AC;ŚRest in Peace, our friend.

Many thanks, to all the Paramedics, Police, Fire Department, Hospital Staff and Victims Services for all your help and compassion.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. While flowers are gratefully accepted donations in Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honour to the Campbell River Maritime Heritage Society would be very much appreciated as a continuing legacy. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.campbellriverfunerals.com

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Friday, February 10, 2012 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

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CELEBRATIONS

COMING EVENTS

PERSONALS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HELP WANTED

MASSAGE by Nicole. Attractive, talented & Certified. Located in Comox; available 7 days/week. Call 250-339-4104 or visit www.cvmassage.com NAR-ANON- If a family member or friend is using drugs, how does it affect you? We can help. Call Rene 3342392, Sharon 339-7906 or Jack 334-3485.

STILL ARGUING? Personal and business. 250-898-8201 http://symondsmediationassociates.com VERY ATTRACTIVE, smart, interesting, fit, fun loving lady, would like to meet a handsome, secure, honest man to dine out, watch movies and just have a lot of fun, age 30-45 yrs. Reply to the Comox Valley Record, drawer #4477, 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay, B.C., V9N 2Z7.

Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery.

Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available.

Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com WEEKEND COURSE

Comox Military Family Resource Centre Finance – Communications/ Administration Assistant

LOST AND FOUND

Two pieces of ID required.

FOUND: Wedding band in the Value Village area. 8984318 LOST: WIDE silver ring, Forbidden Plateau toboggan area, sentimental value (reward is good karma), 604-414-5183.

For information contact: Granlund Firearms 286-9996 Tyee Marine 287-2641 Peters Sports 334-2942 Secondhand & Military Store 337-1750 Norrie Todd 287-8020

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Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 19,20, 21 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901

Kevin Reid Selling Great Homes on the North Island

KR 625 England Ave.,Courtenay

HAPPY 16TH JAYDE!!

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INFORMATION

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ECKANKAR

FUNERAL HOMES

FUNERAL HOMES

Religion of the Light & Sound of God Lewis Centre

FUNERAL PLANNING Preplan Today

2nd Sunday 11:00 am ECK Worship Service “Living with Grace”

Firearms Training & C.O.R.E. Non-Restricted & Restricted.

COURSE STARTS: Fri. Feb. 17, 20,21,22 6-10pm Sat Feb. 18, 8am-noon C.O.R.E. continues Feb.20, 21,22.

Mon, Tues, Wed. 6pm-10pm at Grantham Hall opposite Tsolum School.

4th Sunday 11:00 am Community HU Song Contact: 250-331-9338 www.eckankar.org

GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ.Storm watchers 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299.

Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

We’ll Pay the Tax. NO HST. Professional, Quality and Service Excellence.

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THE FAMILY OF NORMA WARREN would like to extend their thanks and deepest gratitude to all those who have so generously offered their support in our time of loss.

Thank you to all the nurses at St. Joseph’s Cancer Clinic for your care, compassion and respect. Thank you to the homecare providers who were kind and gentle in all their dealings with Norma.

A lovely service was held at the Cumberland Legion and we wish to thank those who organized it and to all those who supplied and served sandwiches and desserts.

Thank you to Joe Franceschini for his kind words at Norma’s service and to John Harkins for being the MC. Thank you to Boola and Karen Hoffman for handling all the things that have just been too overwhelming to deal with. And to all who have sent cards and good wishes, we appreciate your words and thoughts.

Norma was a very special part of our family and we will always miss her.

“Trust Us for Quality Care”

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LEGALS “NOTICE is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Ann Louise Gray, late of 290 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay in the Province of BC, that the particulars of their claim should be sent to the attention of Sean Woolverton, 136 Ferncliff Crescent, Calgary, Alberta on or before the 29th day of February 2012.”

CHILDREN DAYCARE CENTERS INFANT & Toddler spaces available now. Subsidy accepted. www.applespearsgroupdaycare.com. 941-8814

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of DOUGLAS HENDERSON DEWAR, formerly of 2470 Fitzell Road, Courtenay, BC V9J 1S7, deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o 1580 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver, BC V7V 2G7 on or before March 3, 2012, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Douglas A. Dewar

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Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

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Ph. 250-338-5811 s@comoxvalleyrecord com features@comoxvalleyrecord.com Deadlines: Tues. 12 noon and Fri. 12 noon

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to work 30-40 hours per week. This person must be flexible in hours, have transportation, be avail to work days, evenings, weekends & holidays. Medical & Dental benefits.

Fast food experience is an asset, but we are willing to train the right person.

You are energetic, outgoing, fast learning, mature, responsible, posses leadership skills and are self-motivated.

If you think you are this person and enjoy working in a team environment, we want to meet you.

Please apply in person with references to Candy or Lisa, Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm.

HOME SUPPORT & personal care for elderly gentleman, wk/ends. & occasional wk/days.

250-703-2541 or 250-792-2546

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

COSTUMER SERVICE PERSON The Butcher’s Block is looking for and enthusiastic customer service orientated individual to work in both lunch deli and meat wrapping. This is a part time position that includes Saturdays. Previous experience with customer service or the food industry is preferable.

Apply within 319 4th St., Courtenay, BC.

NOW HIRING: Residential Care Aides and housekeepers for Courtenay/Comox area.

Part time/Casual Hours. Fax your resume to 250-334-8571 or email resume to laura_raycraft@wecare.ca MIDNIGHT ANGELS Escorts, hiring ladies. 250-591-7399. www.midnightangels.ca

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Yikes! Your B-day and a full moon.

February 7th

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FULL-TIME SUPERVISOR

Forward resume with cover letter and references to: Comox MFRC PO Box 310, 1575 Military Row Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 Fax: 250-339-8199 ATTN: Executive Assistant Closing Date: 4 pm Feb 17, 2012

If you are passionate about your career, confident in your abilities and want to excel, we want to hear from you!

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COURTENAY DAIRY QUEEN

• Minimum 2 years experience in an accounts payable function, preferably using Simply Accounting; some payroll exp an asset • Knowledge of website creation and maintenance desired • Excellent administrative and customer service skills and experience with all MS Office programs required • Knowledge of the military community and the ability to converse in French is a definite asset

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AN EXCELLENT opportunity for an experienced Stylist in a friendly upbeat salon. Chair rental or commission. WEEKENDS OFF! Bellini Hair Studio. 250-339-5150. Ask for Deb.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Want to look forward to coming to work each day? We are searching for a qualified hair designer to join our team. We provide ongoing education, a friendly, fun, professional atmosphere with an exceptional pay scale, medical/dental benefits and many perks.

• Birthdays • Weddings • Special Occasions •

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An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience.

You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051

The Comox MFRC is seeking a friendly and flexible assistant for our Administration team. This multi-faceted position will work with the both the Financial Administrator and the Communications Coordinator in a support role.

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

Shirley Eileen (Eamer) & Harry (Harold John) Pruden

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who were married on Valentines Day, 1972 in University Chapel, at the University of Winnipeg,

If you’re unemployed, check out our Career Planning workshops.

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, February 10, 2012

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

LIVE IN driver/companion wanted. Required for 3 to 5 weeks each time husband is away (5 to 6 times per year).

Car required. $75 per day, $35 per week for fuel and all room and board included. Primary duty is driving boy to/from school. Other main duty is providing company. 6 days per week. Must stay overnight.

Call 334-7822 or 336-2899 for more details.

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Courtenay location.

Guaranteed $11/ hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities.

Call 1866-472-4339 today for an interview.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE The Comox Valley Regional District is seeking a customer service representative to join our Comox Valley sports and aquatic centres team on an on-call casual basis.

Full posting details and required qualifications are available online at www.comox valleyrd.ca/jobs.

Applications will be accepted until 3pm on February 17, 2012.

We Currently have the Following Vacancies: Occupational Therapist Clinical Counsellor • Family Social Worker

All positions are Union positions Please go to our website for complete information www.d69fra.org TRADES, TECHNICAL

TRADES, TECHNICAL

DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

THE LEMARE GROUP has an opening for an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist. This is a permanent fulltime position located in Port McNeill. The position requires organization, accuracy and multitasking. Must be friendly, energetic and proficient with switchboards/computers. Full benefit package.

Fax resumes to 250-9564888 or email: office@lemare.ca.

Mount Washington Alpine Resort is looking to hire staff for the remainder of the 2012 winter season. Please visit our HR website for a list of available positions & to apply online. http://hr.mountwashington.ca WANTED: Trained Hairdressers, Male or Female for Salons in Grand Prairie, Alberta & area. 780-933-1236 HAIR 4 U

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HELP WANTED

School District 71 (Comox Valley) 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay B.C. V9N 7G5 WE ARE CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR: ON CALL CAFETERIA PROGRAM WORKERS ON CALL LIBRARY CLERKS, AND ON CALL SUPERVISION ASSISTANTS For more details about these job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website at sd71.bc.ca and click on jobs. Note that only complete application packages received through the makeafuture.ca website no later than 13:00 hrs on the closing date will be considered.

HELP WANTED

Office Manager

Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking an Area Planner to join the Holberg Forest Operation, 45 minutes west of Port Hardy. Port Hardy, a welcoming community of just under 5,000 people is at the northern end of beautiful Vancouver Island and the gateway to Cape Scott Provincial Park. Found in the heart of a wilderness paradise Port Hardy is brimming over with recreational opportunities for kayakers, bird watchers, canoeists, cyclists, divers, hikers, hunters, and fresh or salt water fishing.

Reporting to the Operations Planners, this full time position will be a critical role in Holberg’s Planning Department. You must be able to provide leadership in safety and stewardship for members in the Planning Department, complete and manage budgets, contributing to timber development for an annual cut of 500,000 M3, block development planning, Timber sort and block margin forecasting, supervise contractors and staff (layout, cruising, terrain, bridge designs, post harvest assessments, etc.) in addition to a multitude of other tasks and responsibilities.

A detailed job posting can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php The successful candidate will be team orientated with an ability to deliver results that are aligned with the strategic objectives of the business. He/she will have the ability to adopt and encourage innovative thinking that contributes to achieving practical solutions to complex problems.

Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Fri., Feb.10/12 Reference Code: Area Planner, HFO

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

SALES

The Sid Williams Theatre

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Comox Medical Clinic is looking for an experienced office manager to join our team.

The candidate needs to possess excellent inter-personal skills, human resources skills, enjoy working in a team, be comfortable with computers, have bookkeeping skills and have previous experience in a management position.

Medical office experience is not required.

This is a permanent part-time to full-time position. References required.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Position closes February 17th.

Please submit your resume by email to jcomoxmedical@hotmail.ca or drop off in person at 1695 Comox Avenue.

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

COMOX MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE Is Seeking A FAMILY SUPPORT SOCIAL WORKER (30hrs/wk) The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing prevention and support services to military families.

This includes crisis intervention, short-term counselling, assessment & referral and group facilitation.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Social Worker actively networks with community and military resources to ensure a coordinated approach to the provision of services.

The position requires at minimum: • Bachelor Degree in Social Work • Registration with BC College of Social Workers or like body • 3 years related experience Knowledge of the military lifestyle and bilingualism are definite assets For further details on this position, please check our website at: https://www.familyforce.ca/sites/Comox/EN/Lists/ Announcements/Attachments/40/PSI_JobPostingJan2012.pdf Closing Date: 4pm Feb 10, 2012 Please forward résumé and references to: COMOX MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE P.O. Box 310, 1575 Military Row Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 ATTN: Executive Director Fax: 250 339-8199 We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

JOB POSTING: PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR Duties Include: Advertising/marketing , media & sponsor relations , website & social media.

Qualifications: Post Secondary Degree (eg.Busiess/Communications/Marketing) & 1 year industry experience, OR 3 years experience in marketing role.

Must be computer proficient Posting closes FEB 10th, For full posting visit: sidwilliamstheatre.com

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK

REAL ESTATE CAREER INFORMATION SEMINAR. Ever wondered about being a realtor??

Come on down to 350 - 17th Street Courtenay, B.C. Behind PetroCan Thursday Feb. 23rd, 2012 7:00-8:30pm Limited space RSVP 250-898-8790

WORK WANTED P L U M B E R / H A N DY M A N seeking long and short term projects. Master plumber with extensive exp in construction and reno’s. Ken 250-650-4838

PERSONAL SERVICES

BUSY ELECTRICAL contractor needs Admin Assist that is efficient in using Word, Excel, Outlook and Simply. Duties include A/R and A/P, reconciliations, invoicing, filing, and general office duties. Benefit package available. Position is part time leading to full-time for right applicant. Please fax resume to 250-339-9180 or email to progress1@telus.net.

ALL PRO Escorts & Strippers, 24-hour service. Visa/Mastercard. In home avail. Always hiring. Fast friendly service.

250-897-3332. www.allproescorts.com www.allprostrippers.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

ESCORTS

Air Brake Course February 25 & 26

• Class 1 & 3 • ICBC Licensed 1st Class Driving School Courtenay 250-897-9875 • Campbell River 250-204-9875 www.instructordarryl.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Summer Intern

Black Press – Victoria Black Press-Vancouver Island requires a temporary full-time summer intern for its Victoria-based community newspapers.

The job term runs for 13 weeks from June through to the end of August. The successful candidate will do general assignment reporting and photography.

Night and weekend work is involved and a valid driver’s licence and car is mandatory.

Qualifications This position is open to students and recent graduates (within the last year or two) who are ambitious and who have a strong work ethic and a passion for journalism.

Qualifications include a firm grasp of grammar, spelling and newspaper style. Previous reporting experience is an asset.

The student is expected to be web savvy, both in their use of social media as a reporting tool, and their ability to tell stories in a multi-platform environment, using video, podcasting and other tools.

Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by Feb. 29, 2012 to: Kevin Laird Editorial Director-Greater Victoria Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: klaird@blackpress.ca Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.blackpress.ca

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www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

EDUCATION/TUTORING

ELECTRICAL

AUCTIONS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

LOTS

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical.

250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca

AUCTION TONIGHT!

1244 FLORENCE RD. Comox .21 ACRE flat corner lot just steps from beach at King Coho/Little River. Water, electricity & gas to property line.

Has pad for dbl. wide or can build to suit. $185,000 call 250-339-1647 for details.

COMOX BACHELOR and 1 bdrm avail. Mar. 1st from $600-650/mo 250-702-5339

RENTALS

MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor, 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Tutoring • K-12 • Reading/Writing • Math • Study Skills • Homework Help • Academic Assessments • Certified Teachers

250-897-1010 www.sunriselearningcentre.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CERTIFIED CARPENTER. Kitchen, bathrooms, decks, etc. All your renovation needs.

Emery, 250-218-0734.

RENOVATIONS • Complete Interior/Exterior • House Additions • Decks, Patios & Fences • Basements Suites & Bathrooms • Kitchens • Drywall • Taping and Painting • Textured Ceilings • Framing • Demolition • Power Washing • Roofs • Carpentry • Plumbing & Electrical • Floors: Ceramic, Tiles & laminate • Vinyl Siding • Maintenance, etc.

God Bless You! 28 years experience Good References 250-338-0525

LANDSCAPING A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Offering Landscaping, Yard CleanUp, Lawn Mowing, Hedge Trimming, Gutters, Decks and Paving Stones, Retaining Walls and any odd jobs. Call Pat 250-218-4597.

PETS FEED & HAY

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

HAIRSTYLISTS

GOOD HORSE hay for sale $5.50 per bale. Free delivery for 50 or more. 250-338-5503 HAY FOR Sale: 1st cut, no rain. Hay must go ASAP. $4 a bale or $3.75 for 50, $3.50 for a 100 or more. (250)338-4209 or (250)218-2817.

QUALITY TIMOTHY Kentucky Blue hay for sale. $6/bale. Call 250-338-6314.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

6:30 PM, Auction House Vancouver Island 239 Puntledge Rd. 250-871-7355 Antique bedroom set, GOLD, SILVER, Valentines Jewelry, 1.75 TCW Diamond Solitaire earrings!

GOLD & SILVER necklaces/pendants.

Dining sets, Royal Albert, Antique & Collectible tpots, china etc.

GIFT BASKET BLITZ! Great gift baskets for Valentine’s Day at a reasonable cost & more! www.AuctionHouseVi.com

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE BRAND NEW LUXURY Queen size pillow top Mattress set in original pkg. leftover from large hotel order, 800 coils. Compare at $1199 - Liquidation $447. + tax. Eleven available.

King Sets $705.

Delivery available. Text or call 1(250)334-7527 to reserve set or email: northisland@themattressguy.ca

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Kim & Rhonda have moved to a new location!

We invite you to join us at Alley Cuts Salon in Cumberland.

To book an appointment, please contact us at 250 336 8224 We look forward to seeing you there!

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY JOURNEYMAN CARPENTERrepairs, renovations. Free estimates, all work guaranteed.

Please call (250)337-5501 or visit: www.comoxvalleycarpenter.ca

CLEANING SERVICES HOUSE CLEANING services.

Experienced and reasonable rates. Call 250-338-1456

COMPUTER SERVICES Computer not behaving?

Fast, friendly service in your home.Call Ellen 250-702-7195

COUNTERTOPS W W W . C O A S T C A B I N E TRY.CA affordable cabinets and countertops. 250-8509915

Guns* Knives* Military Antiques Show & Sale Sat. Mar 10; 9-5 Sun., Mar 11; 9-3 HERITAGE PARK, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack (exit 116 of hwy 1)

BUY - SELL - SWAP

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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SERGER WHITE SuperLock 2900, 4-threads w/case. Used twice.$225/Firm 250-339-4412 Toyota Camrie 1995 $2,500.

Yamaha Scooter 2005 50cc $1,800. O.B.O 250-337-8196

Gord, 604-880-4706 or Al, 604-941-8489 see our website:www.HSCSbc.ca

VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.

UNDER $300

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

MOVING- CHEST of Drawers, both stained wood, 5 drawers, $200 obo, 2 piece armoire, $250 obo.

Call (250)334-9808 anytime.

LOOKING FOR a quality Salal source. Phone for details (604)483-9263.

FRIENDLY FRANK WASHER AND dryer, working cond., $99 for both. Call (250)337-2244, (403)678-7527

WANTED. 2nd cut HAY. 100+ bales, delivered to Campbell River. (250)204-3419.

BUYING - RENTINGSELLING Call us today to place your classified ad

FUEL/FIREWOOD FIREWOOD PERMITS on T.W. Land. Phone 250-6504060.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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Do you have standing timber on your property, we can turn it into money.

FREE ESTIMATE

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Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.

PUNTLEDGE TERRACEfront end unit, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, freshly painted, 5 appls. Close to downtown & Philberg Senior Centre. $950. (250)339-9136.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1 1/2 ACRE fenced compound in City Limits ideal for storage.

For additional info contact Ken at Ace Central 250-338-7666

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

CALL 250-650-3776

Apartments•Condos•Suites

Viewings through appointment only!

713 5th St, Courtenay

205-130 Back Road 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S N/P 5 appls., $775 Mth Avail. Immed.

COMOX 3 BDRM Duplex, includes F/S, D/W, lawn maintenance. Avail immed. N/S, pet upon approval. $865/mo. Call 250-339-9805, 9am-6pm.

103-111 Edgett 2 Bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 4 Appls., $750/mth Avail. Mar 1st

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell?

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We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

MOVING SO must sell everything. Diningroom table w/4 chairs and matching hutch, medical recliner, 2 antique couches with matching chairs, 2 bedroom sets w/bed,old violin with new bow, guerrini accordian, various mirrors, paintings, book shelf, freezer, a ton of canning jars (bring boxes), golfclubs, bags, carts, skis, boots and polls. View Friday Feb 10 from 12:00pm until Sat Feb 11 at 5:00pm. 479 Anderton Road, Comox. or call 250339-4527

APARTMENT/CONDO

3 BEDROOM DETACHED RANCHER $285,000.

OWN FOR $600/mo NO $$$$ DOWN (OLD ORCHARD) Cozy, cute 3 bdrm, hardwood floors, F/P, 2 full bath, beautifully landscaped, close to all amenities. Comes with Bachelor suite, self-contained and has a separate entrance.

GREAT LANDLORD seeks great tenant. Spotless 1 bdrm, reno’d, storage. Quiet, secure.

Lndry. Central. 250-335-1599.

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca COZY RANCHER in Ctny West, 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, garage, deck, partially fenced, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Mar. 1 - $1,100/mth BRAND NEW 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home in Puntledge area, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Feb. 1 - $1,300/mth VALLEY VIEW RANCHER 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, double garage, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Mar. 1 - $1,200/mth

APARTMENT/CONDO

301-4685 Alderwood Pl. 3 bed, 2 bath, 5 appls., N/S Pet with deposit $1050/month Avail. Mar 1st

COMOX 1 & 2 BDRM Apartments, next to St. Josephs.

Basic cable & hot water included. Two rental references.

Sorry no pets! 250-339-0131.

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250-338-2472

APARTMENTS / CONDOS DRIFTWOOD CONDOS

2 bdrm condos in conveniently located complex offer ground level entry, 2 appl & on site coin-op laundry; located within walking distance to all amenities; N/S; immediate possession; $725/month

ULVERSTON MANOR

2 bdrm suite in centrally located Cumberland apartment block; secured entry, 2 appl, and on site coin-op laundry; N/S; N/P; available Mar.1st; $675/month

SUITES KENDAL AVENUE SUITES

Beautiful suite in new Cumberland subdivision features 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appl., beautiful kitchen cabinetry & other amazing finishings; ideal for single person or couple; $650/ month; immediate possession.

DUPLEXES

URQUHART DUPLEX

Beautifully renovated Courtenay duplex features new kitchen & appl., new paint & new flooring throughout, in addition to other improvements; 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 3 appl, plus shared laundry; fenced, easy to maintain yard; $1100/mo.; immediate possession.

HOMES KENDAL AVENUE HOME

Enjoy 9 foot ceilings, natural gas fireplace, beautiful finishing’s, & deck areas; Features 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appl, laminate & carpet flooring mix, beautiful kitchen cabinetry & pantry. $1300/month; immediate possession.

SCOTT ROAD COTTAGE

Beautifully renovated 2 bdrm cottage features 4 appls, & is located on a dead end street only moments to the ocean; If you're looking for tranquil and rustic, this is for you! Avail.

March 1; N/S; N/P;

UNION BAY RANCHER

Charming rancher on top of the hill with scenic views! Home features 1/2 acre, deck designed for entertaining, 3 bdrm, 2 baths, wood fireplace, 5 appl, & large yard w/landscaping included.

Pets negotiable w/deposit; N/S; immediate possession; $1200/mth.

KYE BAY EXECUTIVE HOME

Perfect beach getaway! Brand new 4 bdrm, 3 bath home w/ ocean views incl. high quality finishing from top to bottom –granite, hardwood, stone accents, heat pump, hardiplank, stainless kitchen appliances, plus 2 car garage & 2 decks.

Low maintenance property is designed for pure enjoyment!

Immediate possession

5TH STREET E. RANCHER

Situated in fantastic neighbourhood near shopping, College, Aquatic Centre, & Crown Isle Golf, this 2 bdrm, 1 bath rancher features 4 appl, oak cabinets, vaulted ceilings, skylights, carport, fully fenced yard & 10 X 16 shop; security system is installed & can be hooked up; small pet may be considered w/ deposit; avail Mar 1; $1100/month

TOWNHOMES PINE PLACE

Spacious 2 bdrm townhomes feature 2 or 4 appliances, new/ recent renovations, patio area & storage; ideally located near schools & all amenities; rent from $750/month; immediate possession.

NOW OFFERING STRATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES

DO YOU CARE about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours?

If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned - we own and manage our own buildings only. Check the difference. Please refer to available apartments listed below.

TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222

GREENBRIER 750 Eighth Street TWO BEDROOM suite. Very bright and spacious unique floor plan. 1,100 sq. ft. Recently redecorated.

Large, private deck. Full sized appliances with dishwasher and in suite washer/dryer. Two full baths.

Very quiet mature adult neighbours. Three blocks from downtown. Security entry. A very attractive suite. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250703-2264.

OAKCREST 1155 Stewart Ave. TWO BEDROOM CORNER suite. Very bright spacious and nicely renovated. Excellent location in central Courtenay. Security entry. Private storage room. Full sized appliances. Quiet, mature adult neighbours. Well managed and maintained. No pets.

Call John @ 250-703-2264.

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. Independent Living for Seniors “The Affordable Alternative” TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite - spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox walking distance to everything. In suite storage. Extra large kitchen and dining area. Resident social room.

Elevator and security entry. A very well maintained and well managed building. One Bedroom also available. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated top floor suite.

Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/ dryer. New appliances. Within walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and well managed building with quiet, mature neighbours. Resident social room.

Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. Security entry. No pets. One Bedroom also available. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

GLENSHEE 1800 Comox Ave. ONE BEDROOM nicely renovated, spacious suite.

Quiet, mature adult neighbours. Excellent location in heart of Comox - walking distance to everything.

Rent includes heat and hot water. Security entry and elevator. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. ONE BEDROOM nicely renovated in a quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Very spacious.

Well maintained and managed. Elevator and Security entry. Two Bedroom also available. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

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COMOXSEMI-COUNTRY setting. 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, carport, shop. Mar 1. NP/NS. Refs. $900. (250)339-0270.

COURTENAY: 2 bdrm mobile home, clean, NP/NS. Refs req. $700. Call (250)339-7566.

MOBILE HOME for rent 3br 2bath 1/2 acre lot, heated garage/shop Waveland Rd close to town. $1100. mo. Avail Mar.1. 1-780 707-1569 OYSTER RIVER, 2 bdrm mobile, w/ addition in 50+ park, fresh paint and laminate throughout, covered deck and small fenced yard, small pets neg, walking distance to the areas amenities, avail now, $800 mo, dam dep & ref’s please. Call 250-337-1911.

Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.

Houses & Suites 7-1720 13th Street 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 2 appls.

N/S, N/P $725/mth Available Immed.

8-1720 13th Street 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 5 appls.,N/S, Pets upon appr. $800/mth Available Immed.

21-375 21 st Street 2 bed, 1 Bath, 2 Appls, N/S N/P, $650/mth Available Immed.

289A Nim Nim Pl 4 beds, 2 bath, 5 appls., single garage, N/S, pets upon appr. $1150/mth Available Immed.

625 22nd Street 4 Bed 1.5 Bath 5 appls. N/S N/P. $1050/Mth Available Immed.

5797 N. Island Hwy 4 beds, 2 baths, 2 appls, N/S N/P $1150/mth Available Mar 1st SOINTULA, (N. Island) ocean front/view suites/all inclusive.

Weekly, monthly, $200 week.

(250)230-6722

OFFICE/RETAIL 220SQFT RETAIL/OFFICE 1787 Comox Ave. Prime downtown location. 339-5098 910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth Prime office space available 1,500 to 3,900 sq. ft. available now.

Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building. Security elevator.

Air conditioned. Ample parking. Many tenant improvements in place. One of the finest office buildings in the Comox Valley.

For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490

COLDWELL BANKER ISLAND COASTAL (Property Management Division) 2-3 Bdrm, 3 bath townhouse on Mansfield Dr. Beautifully furnished; fridge, stove, washer & dryer. No smoking, no pets. $1700 per mth.

Close to all amenities.

Contact: Ryan Liebert 250-703-3672

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

COURTENAY- 2 bdrm townhouse, sm cat welcome, background checks req’d. $695 Ken, 250-334-8468.

www.pennylane.bc.ca TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units incl. 1 bdrm & den, 1 1/2 bath and 2 bdrm, 2 bath units, 6 appls, custom finishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed. Rents from $875/mth.

WALK TO DOWN TOWN CTNY new, modern 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, elect. F/P, res. pkg. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed $935 ARGO COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, basic cable & hot water incl., N/S, No pets, cat neg. w/ref.

Avail Immed. - $700/mth. $250 moving allowance. Res mgr. 334-8602 CLOSE TO COLLEGE 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $850/mth HERON’S LANDING 2 bdrm, 2 bath waterfront townhouse, 5 appls, garage, gas F/P, small balcony, patio, N/S, No pets, mth to mth tenancy. Avail. Mar. 1 $1,000/mth CTNY BACHELOR SUITE, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Mar. 1 - $500/mth COMOX DUPLEX 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls., carport, landscaping incl., N/S, No pets.

Avail. Mar. 1 - $775/mth MUIR RIDGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls., gas F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Mar. 1 - $775/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, coin laundry, patio, N/S, cat ok w/ref. Avail. Mar. 1 $725/mth FIVE OAKS VILLA 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 5 appls, N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 15 $800/mth POPLAR PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, 2 patios, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed. - $800/mth

AUTO FINANCING

WANTED TO RENT ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE women seeking a cabin/ in-law suite immed. Clean, quiet and respectful. 338-4399 eileenoh5@hotmail.com Hi! I’ve just spent 10 yrs. taking care of our train station. I’m a jack of most trades and master of 5. I’m looking for a negotiable situation. Please leave a message for Dixon - 897-1255

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1982 CHEVY C Class Motorhome,103,000kms. Very good condition inside and out and mechanically sound. $3700.

Call 250-898-8515.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

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FOR LEASE- 1100 sq ft. 5th Street Retail, $10 plus NNN. Phone: 250-890-2067. Email: tomn.unified@gmail.com

LOW PAYMENTS • QUICK APPROVALS • EASY TERMS SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

CENTRAL COMOX. 2-bdrm, ground level suite. 5 appls.

Blinds, car-port, cable, Wifi.

For quiet person(s). NS/NP. Ref’s. $855. 250-339-2687.

TOWNHOUSES AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOUSING Courtenay & Campbell River.

2-3-4 bdrm townhomes now available.

W/D hook-up. Children a must. Some restrictions apply. References req’d.

For info call (250)923-4145 or (250)703-0357.

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1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

450-19th Street, Courtenay

2 and 3 bedroom available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental references required.

1 & 2 bedroom available, in quiet secure building, close to Driftwood Mall and bus route. Seniors Welcome. Adult oriented and no pets please. Includes heat, hot water and basic cable. Low hydro. 2 Rental References required.

250-334-3078

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ANDERTON ARMS

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

426 Anderton Ave, Courtenay

Reasonable rent includes basic cable, stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references req’d.

Cozy 1 Bdrm in a great location!

Overlooks Puntledge River and Lewis Park. Short walk to downtown and shopping. Includes basic cable. 2 references required.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

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1252-9th St, Courtenay 2 & 3 bedroom suite in quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops and downtown. Reasonable rent include heat, hot water, basic cable, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. Extra storage upon request. No pets. Two rental references and security deposit required.

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS 1015 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in wellmanaged building. Excellent location close to downtown, ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Well maintained units offer in-suite storage room. House cat accepted with pet deposit.

Contact On-Site Managers for viewing. 250-334-9717

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR 200 Back Road, Courtenay 1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique floor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

CONDOS

VANRIDGE MANOR

PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay

123 Back Road, Courtenay

2 bedroom available immediately and March 1st, in clean, quiet building with onsite manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.

In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome.

Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas fireplaces - gas included in rent.

Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, wellmaintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.

To View, Call 250-334-4483

Call 250-703-2570

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1045 Cumberland Road, Courtenay BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1 & 2 bedroom condos available close to downtown - 2 bedroom units feature 1.5 baths. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults.

Bus stop is conveniently located out front.

Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

146 Back Road, Courtenay FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, wall-to-wall carpets, blinds. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location. Walking distance to Superstore and North Island College.

Call 338-7449

1560-13th Street, Courtenay ATTRACTIVE 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated - enjoy new appliances, flooring and bathroom fittings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

Call 250-334-9717

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ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided.

Call 250-338-6311 for tour.

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Comox Valley Worship Directory Church of Our Lord Sunday Services 9:30 am at Berwick, 1700 Comox Ave. Comox, BC

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Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship Services 1st & 3rd Sundays at 4pm

Sundays 10:30 at the Lion’s Den

Young People’s Program, Weddings, Memorials, Spiritual Exploration

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250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

250 BEACH AVENUE

Sunday Service, Church School & Youth Group 10 am Saturday Services Sept - May 5pm

Rev. Maggie Enwright 250-339-3966

Full Wheelchair Access

@ 10:30 am

Meeting Each Week: Stan Hagen Theatre, N.I. College 2300 Ryan Road

Hearing Assistance

www.comoxunitedchurch.com

St. George’s 6th & Fitzgerald Ave.

Courtenay

“The church with a heart in the heart of the city” Sunday Services: 10:30 am Minister: Rev. Peggy Jensen Nursery-Gr.6 Sunday School sgucc.com stgeorgeuc@shaw.ca 250-334-4961

www.centralefc.com Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jake Hron

Lil 250-338-7727 (office)

LUTHERAN

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

Sunday Worship & Children’s Program

1st Street & Penrith

at 11 am Followed by a Potluck Lunch Choir Practice Wed. 7:15 pm Eve Mark, Choir Director 250-338-4785

Rev. Julianne Kasmer, Minister

250-400-7800

(ELCIC)

“A place for you: John 14:2 2182 Comox Avenue, Comox

Sunday Worship

Friends

Sundays 10 am Nursery - Kid Jam - Youth Group Little Lambs Christian Daycare 1105 Pritchard Rd., Comox www.baychurch.net/339-7527 Little Lambs 339-1834

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

10 AM

467 - 4th Street (just east of Fitzgerald)

725 Aspen Rd., Comox

Service 10:30am Guest Speaker: Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 Full Wheelchair e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca Access comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

Sunday Morning Service - 10:00 a.m.

Adult Bible Study - 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School - 11:30 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Rev. Charles Scott

Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

Rev. Paul Johnson, Pastor

250-338-8454

Hearing Assistance

LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

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Comox Community Baptist Church Canadian Baptists of Western Canada

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 A.M.

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. Church Phone: 250-338-1312 ‘Jesus is Lord’ Sunday Services 11 am & 7 pm

Pastor Rev. Bill Hall

EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS

Everyone Welcome.

1250 Anderton Road, Comox

250-339-0224

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sunday Celebration 10:30 am

1599 Tunner Drive, COURTENAY • 250-334-4716

Feb. 23, 24, & 25 at 7 pm with Evangelist Andrew O’Conell Come and “Experience” the “Power” of the Holy Spirit.

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

CONFESSION: Sat: 4 - 4:30 pm & before all masses Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Group; Sept-May Pastor: Father Marek Paczka, SDS

2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)

1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay 250-338-8221 www.cvsalarmy.ca church@cvsalarmy.ca

Faith Family

COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry” (Bethel Church DVD Series) First time registrants - Semester 1 begins Jan 22nd, 2012, (pre-registration is required by Jan 8th, 2012.

FMI contact Drew or Laurie Thomson 250-337-8011

Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry

Congregational Christian Churches of Canada

Independent - Fundamental

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH

web: web.mac.com/shepherdcomox email: shepherdcomox@mac.com

CUMBERLAND UNITED CHURCH

~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~

PRESBYTERIAN

Pastor A. Ronald Sedo 250-339-3933

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

www.resonatechurch.ca

Join us this Sunday

Combined Services at 10:30 AM

COMOX UNITED

Bay Community Church

Community Church

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

250-890-9262

10:00AM at Cape Lazo Middle School Everyone Welcome

Comox Valley

Full Wheelchair Access

COURTENAY FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

JOIN US IN WORSHIP 9:15 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Traditional Service Nursery Care & Jr. Church @ 9:15 am Sunday School, all ages @ 11:00 am

PASTORS: Peter Rabey & Randy Dyck 2963 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay (across from Arden Elementary) 250-334-3432 www.courtenaybaptist.com

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ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

St. Peter Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925 SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8am & 10am Worship www.stpeterscomox.ca

St. John the Divine The Rev. Rodney Ives, Priest in charge 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

Sunday Worship • 8AM & 10AM Book of Common Prayer (Canada, 1962)

CHURCH SCHOOL 10AM

Wednesday Holy Eucharist 10 am

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