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Concerns about hospital

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Renée Andor Record Staff

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HONEY BADGER

Prestige Fighting Championship held their fourth MMA event this past Friday, May 18 in Fort McMurray. The Comox Valley Boxing Club was well represented with amateur sensation Fraser Jordan on the undercard and Mike “The Honey Badger” Hackert in the main event.

Hackert faced off against Edmonton’s Tim “The Thrashing Machine” Hague, the #1 ranked heavyweight mixed martial artist in Canada.

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ANIMATOR CHRISTIAN RYAN hangs out with characters from his upcoming series, Fox & Bigfoot, which he hopes will feature local actors and comedians.

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After spending time in the entertainment industries in Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver, Christian Ryan is still doing the same — in the Comox Valley.

The American-born animator

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is turning to local talent to help produce his animated series Fox & Bigfoot, which he, along with his three siblings —The Brothers Ryan — hope to pitch to major television networks this winter.

“It’s a Seinfeld-type series, aimed at college kids,” explained Ryan. “It’s set in a world where

all the humans are gone, and animals come out of the forest and live human experiences.

They comment on human society and all of its irony and misinterpretation.”

To fund the creation of the series, Ryan noted the brothers have turned to kickstarter.com, ... see COMOX ■ A2

School District 71 trustees and staff are concerned about the site chosen for the new Comox Valley Hospital.

SD71 superintendent Sherry Elwood presented a letter from the City of Courtenay at Tuesday’s board meeting, which invites the district to meet with Courtenay and Vancouver Island Health Authority representatives to discuss concerns regarding the new hospital site at North Island College.

She noted the letter mostly refers to potential concerns regarding the 2.3 acres of land Courtenay plans to sell to VIHA for use in the hospital project.

This land, known as Mission Road Playfield, is used by SD71 and other user groups for sports.

However, “That isn’t what is causing us concern,” said Elwood.

“We believe we can come to mutually agreeable creative solutions around the loss of playing fields.

That’s not going to be a problem for us at all. We just have some concerns about the siting of a hospital that close to an elementary school.”

Queneesh Elementary School, on Mission Road off Lerwick Road, is right next door to the land slated for the new hospital at the intersection of Ryan and Lerwick roads.

Trustee Rick Grinham said he has “serious concerns” about the health and safety of kindergarten to Grade 7 students at the school with a hospital next door, but further, he noted the land recently announced as slated for the new East Courtenay Fire Hall and Training Site is on Mission Road across Lerwick Road from the school.

“We have the most dangerous intersection in the Comox Valley (Ryan Road and Lerwick Road), now we’re going to put a hospital ... see STUDENT ■ A3

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Comox Valley comedians, actors sought for series Continued from A1

a website that helps people fund creative projects.

With seven days to go, the project has

raised more than $7,000, with a goal of $12,000.

Depending on the funding level, which ranges from $5 to

$2,500, donors can receive different gifts from the creators, from original production artwork all the way to an executive producer

credit.

Ryan said although they have some Hollywood actors to voice some of the characters, including Nick Offer-

Park friends suing government The Friends of Strathcona Park have filed a petition in the Supreme Court of B.C. to challenge the ability and authority of the provincial government to ignore the public’s

interest in preserving and protecting natural resources in favour of supporting private business interests.

While the specific case revolves around the granting of a park

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use permit to an exclusive private resort, allowing horse tours into a wilderness valley within Strathcona Park, it also raises the broader issue of the violation of public trust by government on a broad range of other issues.

“Whether the local issue is the creeping privatization of B.C.’s parks, the sale of BC Rail, the diminishment of health care services, the abdication of environmental assessments, the pressure to construct oil pipelines without consultation, or unprecedented permission for new mining projects, almost

every British Columbian can relate directly to a feeling of loss of control over their ‘commons,’ says Kel Kelly, a spokesperson for the Friends’ group.

The Friends of Strathcona (FSP) have garnered support from the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund (EDRF), an initiative of West Coast Environmental Law (WCEL), which is dedicated to saving the environment through law.

“We believe we have a strong case here,” says Kelly.

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man and Aziz Ansari from Parks and Recreation, he added he wants to focus on hiring local comedians and actors from the Comox Valley.

“We want the show to be a platform for new and established comedians for them to develop their ideas on world,” he noted.

Although they are creating the series independent of a television production company, Ryan said the brothers are pooling their talent and contacts.

“My one brother just

graduated from film school in Utah, another is in music school in New York and another works in graphic design, and now I’m in the Comox Valley.

We use Skype a lot for story meetings,” he added.

Ryan said despite using computer software to animate the series, the overall look of the animation will have a traditional, hand-drawn look.

The brothers hope to create a pilot episode along with a second episode, and use the

two to distribute the show throughout film festivals in the U.S. and to pitch to television networks.

“Our first step is to develop the script, hire voice actors, start storyboarding and the start animating,” he explained. “We hope to have it done by December and start pitching then.”

To contribute to the project, or for more information about the project, visit www.kickstarter.com and search Fox & Bigfoot. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Student safety No. 1 concern Continued from A1

there and also put a new firehall, but yet, oh, we have a K-7 school with little kiddies running around,” said Grinham. “I’ve got a real problem with it.”

Grinham acknowledged discussion about where the hospital should go is now over but he wants to ensure SD71’s concerns regarding student safety are heard by Courtenay and VIHA. Trustee Donna Gambacorta noted a buffer zone between the two properties may be a good idea.

Trustee Janice Caton said she is not confident Courtenay will address SD71’s concerns due to her personal experiences in dealing with the City, and wanted more “meat and potatoes” in the information sent from the City.

Elwood suggested starting discussions and seeing how things go from there, adding she does not have reason to doubt Courtenay’s ability to address the school district’s concerns, and Courtenay is the only group that has approached the district about the matter so far.

“We were pleased to see at least the City of Courtenay interested in engaging the school district in the conversation,” she said. “Other than the City of Courtenay, we’ve had no conversation with anyone in the siting of the hospital process — no one has spoken to the school district in any of the possible sites — so that was causing me some concerns as the superintendent.

“Elementary schools create serious needs for us at any given site for supervision, and a hospital with a 24-hour traffic pattern and all the things that it might bring — hopefully all of which are resolvable — but as partners in the community we would like to have a voice in raising our concerns and we would hope that that voice would be heard.”

Trustee Peter Coleman made a motion to refer the matter to senior SD71 staff for follow-up, which all trustees voted in favour of except Sheila McDonnell, who abstained as she opposes the hospital location entirely. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Buses and bikes work well together Transit users will have the option of stowing bikes on buses during Bike to Work Week next week from Monday to Sunday.

Every bus in the Valley is equipped with racks capable of supporting two bicycles. A video showing how to use the racks is at www.busonline.ca/regions/ c o m / r i d e r i n f o / p o l i c i e s. cfm#bikeracks.

“Over 600,000 rides were taken on the buses in the Comox Valley transit system last year by those who made the sustainable choice of transportation which helped reduce

greenhouse gas emissions, traffic and burden on our road infrastructure,” said Michael Zbarsky, manager of transit and sustainability at the Comox Valley Regional District.

A transit ‘celebration station’ will be located at the bus stop at Fourth and Cliffe in Courtenay from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday. The station will have refreshments and snacks for cyclists as well as transit information and prizes.

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Stewards nominated on islands Caitlin McKinnon Record Staff

Two industrious groups and one outstanding individual from the Comox Valley have been nominated to receive this year’s Islands Trust Community Stewardship Awards.

The Hornby Quilter’s Group and Denman Island Residents Association are amongst four groups being considered for a Community Stewardship Award, whilst Denman resident Peter Karsten’s accomplishments are being weighed against those of 13 other individual nominees.

Recipients will be awarded a small plaque and certificate in recognition of their contribution towards the object of the Islands Trust (the protection and preservation of the Gulf Islands) once the winners are decided in June.

••• The Islands Trust describes Karsten as “a force of nature.” Although his work as an artist, environmentalist, and former CEO of the Calgary Zoo also speak to Karsten’s appreciation of the natural world, Karsten’s nomination is based on his most recent initiatives.

The man whom the Islands Trust pronounces “an inspirational leader, a doer, a creative person, an educator and a tireless worker” plays an active role in both the Denman Island Residents Association and Denman Island Conservancy Association.

Karsten serves as director and co-chair of the Denman Conservancy Association and chairs its Outreach Committee.

To conserve and support the recovery of Purple Martins, he organized a tour of his aviaries, educational talks, an art sale (featuring his own artistic creations) and built/ installed new birdhouses.

An international expert in breeding endangered birds (especially the endangered

DENMAN ISLAND RESIDENT Peter Karsten is nominated for an Islands Trust Stewardship Award. In a news release, the Islands Trust called him “a force of nature.”

Pekin robin), he also mentors children in this and other nature projects.

In addition to his work with the Denman Conservancy Association, Karsten also serves on the Denman Island Residents Association’s Park Committee and Wildlife Advisory Committee; he liaises with the Denman Island Residents Association, Comox Valley Regional District and BC Parks.

Karsten claims a “very strong passion for connecting people with nature.”

He suggests, with a chuckle, that we need to “pull the kids away from the computers” and “discover” the natural world.

“The best friend you can have in life is nature,” says Karsten, and “it doesn’t ask much of you.”

••• Nominators feel that the Denman Island Residents Association (DIRA) — established more than 40 years ago “to consider and further the interests and general welfare of the residents of Denman

Island” — is also connecting people to nature.

The Islands Trust agrees the DIRA’s Park Committee volunteers have “enhanced opportunities for residents and visitors to explore the natural beauty of Denman” by playing an instrumental role in “establishing park facilities in two Comox Valley Regional District Parks.”

The parks to which they refer are Morning Beach and McFarlane Road (now Maple) Parks. One of few sandy beaches on Denman, Morning Beach had been solely accessible to “people who were fit,” laments Karsten.

But the installation of a 103-step staircase and trail now increase public access to the park whilst protecting the sandy, sensitive incline from further foot-generated degradation.

The Parks Committee simultaneously undertook a second project to open McFarlane Road Park (whose name was later

changed – upon the committee’s suggestion – to Maple Park by the Comox Valley Regional District).

••• The Hornby Quilter’s Group has also improved the lives of Gulf Islanders.

The project was originally conceived as a fundraiser for the Hornby Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association by Eleanor Laffin and has run for 36 years.

Involving hundreds of volunteers for the benefit of more than 60 non-profit organizations, the Hornby Quilter’s Group has raised $252,000 since its creation.

Islands Trust commends the group for raising funds for Hornby Island non-profit organizations while “raising awareness of the goals and aspirations of community organizations.”

The quilters put a modern twist on the traditional quilt process by selecting a theme for each of its projects. The 1978 quilt, for example, depicted Island wildflowers; this year’s quilt will feature water, the essential element.

The Islands Trust says that funds raised in 2012 will benefit both the Hornby Water Stewardship Project and the First Edition, a free community newspaper “aimed at keeping residents informed about issues affecting them.”

The quilting group attracts an eclectic collection of participants and supporters from across Hornby. Twenty-five to 30 people gather each year to create thematically relevant squares before a second, smaller group assembles to stitch the work together.

The Islands Trust contends that interactions between quilters, ticket sellers (who make sales between June and September) and the public, “offer wonderful opportunities to generate awareness of island issues, foster appreciation of island life and promote protection of the island.”

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, May 25, 2012

Fallen rider mounting comeback Matsuda back at Thrifty Foods but not yet as auxiliary constable

back to one hundred per cent,” he noted, and said he strives to get back to biking.

Matsuda explained he has returned to riding his bike around his neighbourhood, but finds hills difficult for his hips and knees.

“It is nice to be back on,” he admitted.

Matsuda noted his wife, friends and family have been instrumental in helping with his recovery.

“When I got out of the hospital some of the (Tour de Rock) team members came to visit me at my place. When you work and train with them for so long, they really do become your family,” he said.

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It would be difficult for James Matsuda to imagine a harder physical challenge than biking across Vancouver Island.

Unfortunately, that challenge came shortly after Matsuda completed the 2011 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, a 14-day bike journey across the Island which raised funds for pediatric cancer research.

A few days after the tour ended last fall, Matsuda was hit as he crossed through an intersection on a green light, as he headed southbound on Lerwick Road. A northbound vehicle on Lerwick Road turned left onto Valley View Drive, into the path of Matsuda. “(The accident) turns life upside down,” he noted, and added he doesn’t remember much from the day.

“I finished the tour and was home for three days. I took a nice ride around my neighbourhood, but you know, they say a lot of accidents happen close to home.”

Matsuda, who is a supervisor at Thrifty Foods in Courtenay and a Comox Valley RCMP auxiliary con-

stable, dislocated a hip, tore the medial collateral ligament in a knee and fractured an ankle in the accident. He has retuned to work gradually at the store, but cannot yet resume his duties as a constable.

He spent time recovering at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox and later at home. He now attends physiotherapy four time a week, but is unsure about the longterm effects, as he tries to regain full use of his lower body.

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Matsuda is also a member of the Comox Valley Pipe Band, who also paid him a special visit.

“After the parade on Nov. 11, I got a surprise at my door. The whole band was there and they played for me on my front lawn,” he noted.

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“There was no sign of any disease whatsoever,” Bryce said, noting one of Calista’s friends tried to revive her through CPR. Calista was born in Scott Stanfield the Yukon but raised Record Staff in Regina, Sask. She An upcoming art/ worked about six photography show months at her father’s promises to be a fitting veterinarian clinic in memorial to Calista Powell River before moving Fleming, to Courwhose t e n ay untimely The autopsy a b o u t d e a t h results haven’t e i g h t m i g h t months a l w a y s shown anything. As ago. remain a far as the patholoH e r mystery. gist was concerned goal was T h e to be an 20-year- she was perfectly artist. old, who healthy. She literActing h a d ally just stood up on a recrecently and dropped dead. ommenmoved to Cour- They don’t have any d a t i o n from her t e n a y answers. mentor where she Bryce Fleming and wildattended life artist North Island College, died Jack Cowin, Calista enrolled in the photogsuddenly May 17.

“There’s a lot going raphy program at NIC. Bryce said Calista on here,” her father Bryce said Thursday.

“The autopsy results haven’t shown anything. As far as the pathologist was conWINNING cerned she was perNUMBERS fectly healthy. She Wed., May 23, 2012 literally just stood up 6/49 and dropped dead.

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Bonus: 08 Calista had attendBC/49 ed a barbecue where 07 09 10 16 23 35 Bryce said she might Bonus: 34 have had one drink too many but was not parEXTRA tying excessively. She 08 31 36 54 and a friend decided IN THE EVENT OF DISCREPANCY to stay the night. The BETWEEN THIS AND THE OFFICIAL WINNING NUMBERS next morning she comLIST, THE LATTER SHALL plained it was too early PREVAIL. to get up.

“She got up and next thing you know she was on the floor dying,” Bryce said.

“They don’t really have an answer. I don’t know that we (he and wife Veronica) will ever get one either.”

He notes his daughter was into yoga and

had a “Texas big” personality.

“That’s my daughter,” he said. “She was always large and in charge.”

Her friends are gathering stories on a Facebook page dubbed In Memory of Calista.

“A lot of people loved my daughter,” Bryce said. “A lot of people thought there was something there. She filled the room when she was there.

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The art show is slated for June 16 at a teacher’s studio. It will feature work of Calista’s friends and of the tattoo shop she

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Bryce is also collecting money for a scholarship fund, established in Calista’s name through the college, to support aspiring photographers. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Mayors stepping in right direction Renée Andor Record Staff

The inaugural B.C. Mayors’ Caucus was a ‘step in the right direction,’ according to Courtenay Mayor Larry Jangula.

“It was a positive first step,” said Jangula. “Did we solve all the world’s problems? No. But I mean it’s a step in the right direction, and we have to address these issues and I think that there is a message in a united voice.”

Jangula was one of 86 B.C. mayors at last week’s meeting, and the only one from the Comox Valley. However, he will pass along his notes to Comox Mayor Paul Ives and Cumberland Mayor Leslie Baird during their next mayors’ luncheon, and he noted they’re interested in the caucus, too.

According to Jangula, funding for municipalities was a big discussion topic at the meeting.

“How do we handle, and how do we get some support for provincial downloading and federal downloading of programs and responsibilities,” Jangula said.

“We’re very stuck between a rock and a hard place for raising funds because basically we have property taxes or user fees and that’s about it.”

He added municipalities control about 65 per cent of the public infrastructure in the country, but receive

WHAT B.C. MAYORS WANT According to a B.C. Mayors’ Caucus news release, the mayors outlined specific areas that need to be addressed including: • Create a Premier’s Round Table with the B.C. Mayors’ Caucus to discuss public policy changes that affect local government budgets and delivery of services • Eliminate the ad hoc granting process in favour of one that is sustainable, accountable, quantifiable and allows for long term planning by local governments • Expand the mandate of the Municipal Auditor General to include an examination of the financial impacts of downloading on local governments • Develop a round table on aging infrastructure that includes federal, provincial and local government par-

about eight per cent of the public revenue — provincial governments receive about 42 per cent, and the remaining 50 per cent goes to the federal government.

Although municipalities receive federal and provincial grant funding, Jangula noted it’s irregular and hard to depend on.

“It’s critical for us,” said Jangula. “So often with grants, they come and they go, and you get them this year, you don’t get them the next year, and it’s really hard for a municipality to budget to operate on that kind of a system.

“For example, there’s no money coming to pay for roads and bridges — we’ve heard that for years — and, you know, like even the gas tax money has been earmarked to go toward green projects, and I’m not saying green is bad but I mean where does

Dogfight takes another day Erin Haluschak Record Staff

Another day is required to complete a court hearing for a Black Creek couple who are involved in a legal battle with the COURT Comox Valley Regional District over an application to destroy their dogs.

Edith and Jacques Manseau’s two Newfoundland dogs are being held at the Comox Valley SPCA following seizure spurred from neighbourhood complaints earlier this year.

Tuesday, both Edith and Jacques took the stand and were questioned by the CVRD’s

lawyer Troy DeSouza and the Manseau’s lawyer Eric Chesterley.

The couple both stated separately they have never observed aggressive behaviour by either of their dogs, Champ a n d Chum.

Derald Lewis, bylaw compliance manager for the CVRD, told the Record the seizure was spurred following a complaint of a vicious dog attack by the Newfoundland dogs to a neighbouring Jack Russell terrier.

The case was sent to the judicial case manager to fix a date to hear testimony and closing statements. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

ticipation • Affirm the core service delivery of each order of government • Redesign the cost sharing formula for significant infrastructure projects to reflect the tax revenue distribution • If services are devolved to local governments, a sustainable revenue source for those services must be identified • Develop a coordinated approach to how social services are delivered into a community; • Call for a full review of ambulance service delivery • Establish flexibility around the federal gas tax to be goal oriented to the priorities of the specific communities • Expand the application of the fair share principles provincewide and include other industry sectors

the money come from to pay for all this other stuff?”

Joint economic development between municipalities was another matter discussed at the caucus.

Jangula said municipalities in southern B.C. typically just focused on themselves when it came to economic development in the past, but the caucus wants to shift away from this style of governing.

“We need to work together to encourage investment, to encourage growth in job creating industries and not be fighting about who gets it basically; it’s beneficial to all of us,” said Jangula.

For example, he said

the Catalyst paper mill in Campbell River, which closed in 2010, may have provided taxes to the City of Campbell River, but it also employed many Courtenay residents, which was good for Courtenay’s economy.

He added the closure of the mill was felt in

Courtenay, too.

Jangula said the meeting was a good experience and he’s looking forward to discussing more issues in the future.

“It was time wellspent,” said Jangula.

“We’re all facing these things together and we never meet as mayors, like we go to UBCM, (Union of B.C. Municipalities), we go to FCM, (Federation of Canadian Municipalities), but it’s never just the mayors talking about issues.”

The B.C. Mayors’ Caucus is structured after models across North America and Europe including the Alberta Mayors’ Caucus, the Big Cities Mayors’ Caucus (Canada), Atlantic Mayors’ Congress (Canada), Metropolitan Mayors’ Caucus (United States) and the Summit of Mayors (E.U.). writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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The gate opens June 2 and 3 at 9 a.m., closing at 5 p.m. on Saturday and 4 on Sunday.

The theme is What’s Old is New in keeping with the association’s 75th year of operation.

The annual show is sponsored by 97.3 the Eagle, Safeway, and Courtenay Quality Foods and is a popular family community event.

Ride a haywagon from the parking lot to Boomtown, the shotgun facility and the show grounds. There will be interesting exhibits to see such as the latest ATVs, RVs, boating and water sports equipment and vehicles, children’s events, lots of food including a pancake breakfast each morning, an afternoon beer garden, bake and book sale, and archery.

Dragon boats will cut the water on Saturday and helicopter rides will be available, weather permitting.

The shotgun facility will be open to try trap and skeet as well as the cowboy action range where you can visit Boomtown, the tiny frontier town that takes you back in time to the Wild West. There is a fee to cover cost of ammunition for these sports.

There will be live music, a bake and book sale, good food and a beer garden. Kids can build birdhouses, try pellet shooting, spin casting, archery, have their face painted, etc.

On site will be 97.3 The Eagle who will sponsor a fishing contest for kids.

Try geocaching and find the special hidden caches on club property.

Admission and parking is free — food bank donations are requested.

Any exhibitors that have not sent in their application form should do so as soon as possible to guarantee space. Information and applications are available at www.courtenayfishandgame.org or e-mail outdoorshow@ courtenayfishandgame. org.

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Holiday date unknown SD71 budget on hold Record Staff

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British Columbians will enjoy a Family Day holiday as of next February. The question is which day it will fall on.

Premier Christy Clark has proposed the holiday for the second or third Monday of the month.

Last week, the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce and other B.C. Chambers had a teleconference with Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell, who will announce holiday details after government has considered input from the public, worker groups, employers, the tourism industry and the business sector. The purpose of the conference call was to identify factors industry and business consider important in determining the date.

The U.S. and most Canadian jurisdictions have a holiday on the third Monday.

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tourism industry seemed to mutually want the day to fall on the second Monday so they can take advantage of the two holiday weekends with President’s Day falling on the third Monday of February,” said Terri Perrin, marketing and communications manager at the Comox Valley Chamber.

Other industries, however, prefer the third Monday in order to align with Alberta and the U.S. “The reasons cited for that were family and flexibility for both sides to take advantage of a long

weekend,” Perrin said.

There was also feedback from the financial side related to stock markets: If markets close on the second Monday in Canada and the third Monday south of the border, then two weekends in one month are affected.

Another factor was geographical location within the province.

“The decision will be made (by Bell and his team) within the coming weeks,” Perrin said. “There’s a strong feeling that it would be the third Monday.” reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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According to School District 71 superintendent Sherry Elwood, one change made it look like the district plans to spend more this year in an area spending cuts were actually suggested.

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Costco responds to noise complaints after City fine Renée Andor

or unload trucks, or make noise before 7:00 a.m.”

Costco declined to comment on the matter, but the letter states the company must start receiving its daily deliveries no later than 5 a.m. so unloading is complete and forklifts are out of the sales area before the store opens.

Courtenay council unanimously passed a motion from Hillian to request a staff report to update council within the next two months on

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The City of Courtenay has put its foot down on Costco’s earlymorning noise.

City director of legislative services John Ward told the Record Courtenay issued a $500 fine to Costco for breaching the City’s noise section of the public nuisance bylaw Thursday.

“This (fine) is based on witness statements for the early morning of May 24, 2012,” said Ward. “The City continues to monitor the situation daily.”

Courtenay’s decision to fine Costco came after the matter was brought up at Tuesday’s council meeting

by Coun. Doug Hillian.

He noted he’s received regular complaints from three area residences regarding noise from the store.

At Tuesday’s council meeting Ward confirmed Courtenay recently asked Costco not to make noise before 7 a.m., as the noise section of the public nuisance bylaw states noise — which disturbs the peace, quiet, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of a neighbourhood — cannot be made between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.

“At this point staff had expected some sound attenuation work to be done; it hasn’t been done,” Ward told Courtenay council at Tuesday’s meeting.

“We have requested in writing that Costco not make any noise prior to 7 a.m. which is the bylaw requirements.

“If the work solves the problem, or if the neighbourhood still feels they’re being disturbed that will determine the next steps of the City.”

According to a letter dated May 21 from Costco to the City of

the success of Costco’s plans for further noise attenuation measures.

Coun. Ronna-Rae Leonard noted council’s decision regarding noise at Costco is timely with other development happening nearby.

“It’s an important message that’s being sent around this table that we do have an expectation that our noise bylaw will be accommodated in this commercial development,” said Leonard. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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After further discussions, Costco increased the fence height from two metres to 3.6 meters before the store opened last June.

Last July the company obtained another acoustical report, which recommended the installation of screening around its rooftop condenser units, which Costco completed. The report also suggested building another wall along the loading dock which is close to residences on Elderberry Crescent.

The letter stated this should be complete in 2.5 to three weeks. Costco also said it would adopt different operational measures directing trucks away from area of the property close to nearby residences, and plans to obtain another acoustical report when the work is complete.

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Farndon is a nearby resident who has complained of noise regularly. She and her husband Doug Farndon often wake up around 5 a.m. to the sound of delivery trucks at Costco, and she noted many of her neighbours still consider the noise a problem.

Lesperance-Farndon’s property is located on Elderberry Crescent directly behind Costco’s loading zone.

She and her husband first raised concerns about Costco being built near their home in 2009 — the Costco property was rezoned for commercial use in late 2009.

She said they put up with construction noise, and since Costco opened nearly a year ago, have been listening to noise outside of acceptable bylaw hours.

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Garden Day change of pace Farmers’ market shifts focus this Saturday morning

DURABLE AND COLOURFUL Tibetan carpets will be sold this Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Filberg Lodge in Comox.

Tibetan carpets sold

Whether you are an experienced horticulturist, or still in the dreaming stage of starting your own garden, there is sure to be something to interest you at this Saturday’s Farmers’ Market Garden Day. With the weather slowly shaking off the cool damp typical of a West Coast spring, it’s time to get out, bury your troubles, and go dig in the dirt!

To celebrate the advent and adventures of gardening season the farmers’ market has teamed up with the Comox Strathcona Waste Management and Compost Education Centre to give away a free composter.

The Education Centre will host its own gardening event with Tyler Johns. He will be giving his Predators and Pollinators presentation at 10.

All you need to know about who’s friendly and who’s not in your garden.

West Coast Seeds has donated seeds, and the farmers’ market will be giving those away to folks who would like to

Sue and Doug Dar- are produced for spe- knot.

The skills for the lington have a little cial occasions such as are business with big inten- marriage and for good manufacturing passed down through tions to make a differ- luck or blessings.

The carpets are made the family for generaence for a few Tibetan refugee families across of wool from Tibetan tions.

The carpets the globe. were made by While on a lifeI buy the carpets the nomadic expanding visit to sheep herders Nepal, they were directly from the two-family on the Tibetan introduced to co-operative. The sale of one plateau. a family of carIn the sumpet makers by carpet contributes directly a monk named to the sustenance of approxi- mer months, the carpets and the Lama Karma. mately 20 people. rest of the famThese beautiful Sue Darlington ily’s belongings handmade carwould be packed pets come from Boudhanath, a town sheep that is brought onto the back of the just east of Kathman- from Tibet in raw form yaks and then used as du that is inhabited by and then processed and sitting sleeping mats a large community of dyed by hand in Nepal. in the nomadic tent.

The carpets are 100 These Tibetan carTibetan refugees.

“I buy the carpets knots per square inch. pets will be sold this directly from the two- A three-by-six-foot car- Sunday from 1 to 4 family co-operative,” pet takes one woman p.m. at Filberg Lodge says Sue Darlington. about one month to in Comox.

“The sale of one carpet contributes directly to the sustenance of approximately 20 people.

“We visited again in 2009. In October 2010, I received the eighth is pleased to announce shipment of these amazingly beautiful carpets.”

The more traditional designs incorporate has joined our team many Tibetan Buddhist symbols. Some as a Commercial

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try their hand at growing some of their own fun at home.

There is nothing like picking dinner out of your yard, community garden or patio pot, says the market manager, it’s transformational.

And there’s always friendly advice from the farmers at the market.

The Comox Valley Farmers’ Market vendors will offer a wide range of flower and veggie starts, as well as a truly eclectic variety of landscape plants, shrubs, small trees and perennials.

Comox Valley Farmers’ Market Garden

Day runs from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday.

— Comox Valley Farmers’ Market

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Sproule guiding walkers Hidden in the forests around Cumberland are the sites of Cumberland’s oldest coal mines, some of which date back over a hundred years.

They are connected by ancient pathways and old railway beds, which wind through beautiful forests to the west of Cumberland.

In their midst is the site of the old town of Union. Cumberland Recreation Institute is offering a series of walks this spring led by local historian, Gwyn Sproule.

May 26: Four mine site tour, Numbers 6, 3, 2, 1, and the old town of Union — 9 a.m. to noon.

Starting at Number 6 Mine site behind the CRI, hike along forest trails and old rail beds to the sites of Cumberland’s earliest coal mines.

June 2: Number 4 — the longest-running and deadliest coal mine hidden deep in the forest near Comox Lake, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

All hikes start at Cumberland Recreation Institute next to the Fire Hall.

Sign up for walks through the CRI. Phone 250-336-2231.

Be advised that the above-listed activities will take place on trails that are not groomed. Proper footwear is required. A liability waiver needs to be signed at the CRI office.

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PUBLIC NOTICE WATERMAIN FLUSHING MONDAY APRIL 23RD TO FRIDAY JUNE 1ST, 2012

MORE THAN 100 cyclists will tour around the Comox Valley for four days, beginning Monday.

Cyclists touring Valley Thursday with a farewell lunch at the Black Fin Pub in Comox.

The Hub and Spoke concept of cycle touring is proving to be increasingly popular, with the numbers of participants growing with each year it is held here. It’s a great opportunity for the cyclists to become familiar with this wonderful cycling area while enjoying local restaurants, pubs, shops, lodgings and sights!

The Comox Valley CCCTS organizers urge all folks living here (cyclists or not) to wave and give our visiting cyclists a hearty welcome with a wave and road space!

The CCCTS Comox Valley chapter also welcomes new members and anyone who would like to participate in

On Monday, May 28, 120 cyclists from Alberta, Washington State, Vancouver and Victoria will descend on the Comox Valley to enjoy four days of cycle touring.

This cycling rally is the sixth Hub and Spoke to be organized and sponsored by local chapter Cross-Canada Cycle Tour Society (CCCTS) members.

Registration will begin Monday, followed by several shorter “get acquainted” rides around Courtenay/ Comox. Monday evening features a “welcome” salmon barbecue.

The entertainment for the barbecue is by wellknown local musician Anela Kahiamoe.

Tuesday morning marks the beginning of three days of longer rides to destinations such as Denman and Hornby, Cumberland and Comox Lake, Salmon Point and Fanny Bay. Some shorter, slower rides are planned as well as an art and garden tour.

The rally winds up on

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Vet talking On May 30, Dr. Laura McKenny of Van Isle Veterinary Hospital will be the speaker at a small animal CPR/First Aid course that is being offered to our local firefighters and paramedics in the Comox Valley.

When tragedy strikes, such as a house fire, or a car accident, we know that we will be protected by our fire department and paramedics.

During the course, Van Isle Veterinary Hospital will donate two sets of Pet Oxygen Masks, one each for the fire department and the paramedics so they have the proper equipment to successfully treat animals in respiratory distress or suffering smoke inhalation.

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this year’s Hub and Spoke.

A modest registration fee and membership in the CCCTS is all that is required, along with the ability to ride for a couple of hours or more in a group.

For more information, call Betty Clough at 250-890-0666 or Barb Fudge at 250-3342068.

— Cross-Canada Cycle Tour Society

The Town of Comox Public Works Department wishes to notify residents and businesses that we will be undertaking the flushing of water lines within the Town of Comox. This program is necessary to ensure good water quality through the removal of natural sediment accumulations. All work will proceed on the weekdays during the hours 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

This program may result in temporary but harmless discolouration of the water and although this does not present a hazard to your health, it is advised that you reserve some drinking water for that time.

Should discolouration occur, running a cold-water tap for a short period will help to restore water quality to normal. Where practical, residents should avoid using a washing machine for laundry during the above operational hours to avoid possible discolouration of clothes.

The Town of Comox would like to thank users for their patience and cooperation during this program.

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Annual Mile of Flowers planting needs you

PUT YOURSELF IN this photo and help to plant the Mile of Flowers on Tuesday along Cliffe Avenue.

Courtenay’s biggest planting event is happening next week, and you don’t even need a green thumb to take part. The annual Mile of Flowers Plant-In happens Tuesday, starting at 5 p.m. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to fill both sides of Cliffe Avenue with blooms for the summer.

Anyone can volunteer; just find an empty spot on Cliffe Avenue between Eighth and 21st streets, and start planting. Participants are advised to stay off the road and plant safely from the side-

walk. Depending on the number of volunteers, the Plant-In can take as little as one hour.

The City recommends bringing a trowel or spoon for digging, as well as gloves. City

parks staff will lay out all the flower trays ahead of time, and they’ll also be on-hand to answer questions and keep the event running smoothly.

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Plant-In will be followed by a free barbecue at Standard Park, courtesy of the City of Courtenay and the Courtenay Rotary Club. Standard Park is located on Cliffe Ave-

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QUALITY FOODS MANAGERS Dan Gigliotti (Courtenay) and Rick Gaiga (Comox) are excited about the company’s 30th anniversary.

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Valley’s two QF stores have ‘a lot of stuff on the go’ Scott Stanfield Record Staff

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uality Foods is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month with an assortment of activities.

Daily giveaways, for instance, afford customers an opportu-

nity to win the value of their groceries.

“By them being the winner of that they’re eligible to play our game, which is called What’s in the Fridge?” said Dan Gigliotti, store manager at the Courtenay QF at Driftwood Mall. “I give the customer an envelope and she’ll open it up and it could be

a $100 gift certificate.”

Like the Price is Right, the customer has the option of keeping the money or trading it for the contents of the fridge.

On Day 3 of the contest Sunday, a woman decided to hang onto her $300 gift card and forego the fridge, which contained an $800 patio set.

“We’re having lots of fun with that,” Gigliotti said.

The 30-day contest goes until Father’s Day, June 17, when a draw will be held for the Retro Fridge.

“Everybody would like that for their rumpus room. The value is $3,000, and that’s in all 11 of our stores,” Gigliotti said.

“We’ve got a lot of stuff on the go. This Saturday we’re having Customer Appreciation Day. For a couple of hours we’re doing cake and hot dogs for our customers outside the store.”

The first QF store opened in Qualicum Beach in 1982. Since then, the grocery has expanded throughout Vancouver Island.

Thirty years of excellence for QF Quality Foods has roots in Qualicum Beach: 30 years later, they have grown to be one of the top stores in Canada

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wners of the Quality Food chain of grocery stores — Ken Schley, John Briuolo and Noel Hayward — have come a very long way since 1982.

Thirty years ago, the trio revitalized a failing grocery business in Qualicum Beach and began innovating in ways the industry had not yet imagined. In fact, for these three decades, the trio and their dedicated employees have led the way among grocery stores throughout Canada.

Their willingness to embrace technology when others would not, and their dedication to staff — making Quality Foods a top employer in B.C. — has helped create a chain of Vancouver Island-based grocery stores second to none.

The young trio re-opened a grocery store in Qualicum Beach on May 27, 1982, renaming it Qualicum Foods. The early ‘80s were tough, economically, but they had the support of suppliers, wholesalers and the community. Customer service was a major focus for them, as they had to build a base of support before they could even think of being able to add — or even afford — frills.

By 1986, Qualicum Foods was doing well and looking for other opportunities to improve. When Bruce Robertson’s FoodMaster store in Parksville became available (they knew each other quite well, as independent stores) for a partnership that year, they jumped at it. After merging, they had to come up with a new name. Luckily, the partners had had the forethought to register

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THEN AND NOW: Quality Foods co-owners Noel Hayward, John Briuolo and Ken Schley celebrating their 30th anniversary in business this year and they are making sure their customers know.

the name QF, and from there it was a simple matter of coming up with Quality Foods — the name that has become synonymous with the stores outside of Qualicum Beach.

Into the early and mid-1990s, a vacant Nanaimo IGS grocery store became available to the partners. Adding this new store led relatively quickly to the acquiring of two more stores in Nanaimo, along with locations in Nanoose Bay, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, Port Alberni and Powell River. In all, QF has 11 stores, a headquarters and warehouse operation in Errington, and a company that employs around 800 people.

The company has also had its

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Briuolo, Hayward and Schley (from left) started the Quality Foods Community Health Fund five years ago, donating money to the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation.

share of ups and downs, including a fire that destroyed their first store in 2002. Almost im-

mediately, QF’s stable of planners, architects and builders gathered to come up with ways

of keeping the store open.

They found a temporary location, with the help of the Town of Qualicum Beach, and were able to stay open, keep people on the job and continue to serve their customers.

In one year, they had redesigned their flagship store. By 2004, it was open.

Most recently, in February of this year, the Jim Parttison Group took a minority share in Quality Foods. For QF, it means renovations, expansion and new opportunities in the future — with a continued focus on delivering the best experience to their customers.

Throughout their 30-year history, the partners remain involved in the community. They pump sponsorship dollars into local sports teams, community groups and events — including the summer biggies of KidFest and the Beach Festival in Parksville.

They’ve expanded those efforts in Nanaimo Port Alberni and Campbell River in their Festival of Lights fireworks shows and in Comox at that community’s Nautical Days.

Five years ago, the co-owners of QF started the Quality Foods Community Health Fund, which donated money to the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation. Their goal, is to help the foundation meet health care needs in the communities served by QF stores.

This month, Quality Foods celebrates in a big way. There are specials, contests and they are holding a celebratory fireworks show on Sat., May 26 on the Qualicum Beach waterfront.

The Courtenay outlet, which opened April, 2010, is the most recent store to open. The Comox locale opened its doors at Guthrie Road in 2000.

“There really wasn’t much over in that part of town at the time,” QF marketing director Rob MacKay said. “It was our first store of that format with the multi-level, full-service hot deli. Very well received by the people in Comox Valley.”

He notes the Step Above store in the upstairs portion that offers QF’s brand of gift wares and home decor — essentially a store within a store.

“It’s a different offering than what’s been in the marketplace before that,” MacKay said.

“We’ve opened a few stores since then. Our Courtenay store is the newest shining example of grocery retailing ... it’s all very efficient when it comes to the way it uses heat exchange, electrical and the lighting. It’s all very state-of-the-art.”

Both outlets have won industry awards at the regional and national levels.

Quality Foods participates in community events such as the Canada Day parade and the You Are Not Alone (YANA) Christmas tree auction at Driftwood.

The company also assists the local food bank, and sponsors the Glacier Kings and other sports teams.

“And we do what we can for the schools, too,” Gigliotti said.

QF had a presence at the Empire Days Parade on the weekend in Cumberland. The company also sponsors the upcoming St. Joseph’s charity golf tournament, and will be active this year with Vancouver Island MusicFest in Courtenay.

Its Festival of Lights in Comox is a highlight of the annual Nautical Days festivities on the B.C. Day weekend.

“That’s one of our signature events,” MacKay said, noting the company that puts it on, Fireworks Spectaculars, will host the display at the 2012 Calgary Stampede.

“They’ve won world championships on multiple occasions.” reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Friday, May 25, 2012 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

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Life group aids women, girls The idea for the Rescue and Restore Fundraiser Project started as a project for Bridget Irwin’s leadership class at Vanier Secondary School.

“I felt very passionate about the issues surrounding sexual slavery and exploitation, and wanted to do something to help the victims of sexual slavery,” she says.

“I knew I would need a lot of help with this fundraiser, so I asked my life group (a group of girls who meet weekly under the organization Youth Unlimited) to help. The whole group was more than willing to run this fundraiser.

“As a group, we picked the charity Project Rescue to support with the funds raised.”

Project Rescue is founded in India, says Irwin. They provide Homes of Hope, where women and children can go to for safety,

compassion, and transformation.

These women and children are able to find new meaning in life by being in a safe environment away from the red-light district.

Irwin’s life group decided to put on a garage sale/craft fair/ flea market to raise funds for Project Rescue. It will host this event at Riverbend (4729 Headquarters Rd. in Courtenay) this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

To raise funds for Project Rescue there will be a $2 entry free and tables will be available for rental. To rent a large table is $30 and a small table is $20.

Donated items can be dropped off May 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. If interested in renting a table at this event, contact briwin95@hotmail or 250-334-2593.

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There will be two black light drama presentations performed

by Navigate K-7 students as part of their year-end presentations.

One will be held at the NIDES Tsolum Campus on May 29 and the other will be performed at Beban Park in Nanaimo on June 1.

Kids from both campuses are looking forward to performing these multi-aged puppet shows and showing audiences the skills they’ve learned over the past few months working with community mentor Kevin Flesher.

Flesher moved to the Comox Valley from Drumheller, Alta., where he worked at the Royal Tyrrell Museum creating educational video conferences.

Flesher has an enthusiastic and animated personality which brings a highly creative perspective to the projects he takes on.

He won the Outstanding Achievement in Education Award from the Canadian Museum Association, as well as the Platinum Award with Interpretation Canada for his Park Naturalist Work for the Kananaskis Provincial Park.

Flesher has also toured Western Canada with an environmental theatre group performing at B.C. schools.

Over the past few months, Flesher has been working with the students on a weekly basis to create characters, puppets and scripts based on the information they’ve gathered about local creatures, as well as the set, and backdrops they’ll use for their presentations.

The K-7 Navigate students at the Tsolum campus will give their black light presenta-

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light shows will be a brilliant collaboration of bright colours, and animated puppets.

“This is emblematic of the kind of community integration the Navigate Fine Arts

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NIA IS ONE of the many fun things you can try this Saturday in a Birthday Bash at d’Esterre House in Comox.

Birthday Bash Saturday at d’Esterre Like the feisty seniors in 1975 who moved heaven and earth to make d’Esterre House their centre, Comox Seniors Association members are again running full steam to fund renovations to the rest of the property at 1801 Beaufort Ave. With the help of the Town of Comox, Rotary, and individual donations of money, time and effort, d’Esterre Ballroom emerged from its dark cocoon into beautiful, sunlit elegance — replete with class and glass, state-of-the-art sound system and gleaming hardwood floors.

Now it’s time to renovate the rest of the building to match this gem. Plans are, to start work this summer, hopefully with your help of donations.

The Brain Boosters group donate all proceeds from Sunday workshops and dances to d’Esterre Renovation Funds. What better way to do a good deed for the community while exercising mind, body and sociability than to participate in its multi-event celebration?

This Saturday is Brain Boosters’ biggest event — its third Birthday Bash.

Starting from the first year when New

Horizons gave generous funding to the project, Brain Boosters have sustained the high momentum with many programs to enhance brain and body including its now regular programs of Nia, Yoga and dance.

Yes, seniors have greatly benefitted, but so have younger members of the community who love the great facility, excellent instructors and low fees due to its non-profit status.

This Saturday, several events start at 1:30 p.m. The audience is invited to participate in short demos of Nia and Yoga to experience its many benefits.

Then, award-winning dancers from the Valley and surrounding areas will demonstrate dancing at its best: classical Waltz, the fun and funky jive with Jailhouse Rock, and a sequence dance of Emmerdale Waltz, plus Argentine Tango, etc.

Because the event covers many tastes, guests are welcome to pick and choose the parts they wish to join, or just enjoy the show.

All, or any part of the event is only $15 at the door.

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MARS has AGM The Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS) AGM is this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Merville Hall on the Island Highway at Fenwick Road.

All MARS members are encouraged to attend, as this is your opportunity to have input and to help make the important decisions that will affect the future of MARS. Non-members are also welcome to come and learn more about the society. Your attendance at the AGM is important, as it is also

recorded in applications to BC Gaming for funding each year.

The agenda will include election of officers to the board of directors — several positions need to be filled, including treasurer. A presentation

by Reg Westcott with our wildlife ambassadors will follow.

The executive and directors will be on hand to greet attendees. The meeting will be followed by a ‘meet and greet.’

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A dynamic question-and-answer session and discussion about ways to increase employment for people who are eligible for Community Living BC (CLBC) services will happen May 30 in Courtenay.

The session, which will also include a discussion about how to recognize the skills and abilities they can bring to the workplace, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m.

Everyone is invited to participate in an interactive question and answer session with panelists Jack Styan, CLBC’s Vice-President of Strategic Initiatives; Leslie Gibson, Vancouver Island Community Connections; Randy Bates, self advocate; and Andy Carter, Thrifty Foods. The event will be held at the Filberg Centre, Rotary Hall, 411 Anderton Ave. The input received from the dis-

cussion will become part of the work CLBC is leading with community partners to help increase employment for individuals with developmental disabilities who are looking for work. Participants are asked to register by e-mailing Tiffany Iles at tiffany.iles@shaw.ca.

The Central–Upper Island Community Council, a group of volunteers that acts as a liaison between CLBC and communities on the Central and North Island, is hosting the forum. The Courtenay event is one of a series of four forums being held on the Central and North Island between May 28 and 31.

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The better-than-average driver

CUMBERLAND ROTARIANS DEB Nolan, Leslie Baird and Barb Giroday persuaded parents of 86 children to register their kids to receive a book per month in the mail until they reach the age of five.

Giving the gift of books Last Saturday at Cumberland Market Day, Cumberland Rotarians registered 86 children under five years of age to receive a book each month from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library until they begin school.

Developed in 1995 by Dolly for her hometown in Tennessee, she wanted every preschool child to have a personal library. Following its success in that community, Dolly decided to offer her Imagination Library to any community that would offer support.

Every month the children registered with the Rotary Club

of Cumberland Centennial will receive a carefully selected book in the mail until they reach the age of five. More than one million books have been placed with children since the program began.

Local funding for the books 86 children registered for will be provided by the Cumberland Rotarians and a generous, anonymous donor. The Rotary club embraced the idea of providing children with the opportunity to develop a love of reading in the early years of their lives.

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Grannies singing for Africa Want to sing some African songs and support African grandmothers?

The mighty Merville Grand Mothers group, aka MGMs, is hosting an evening of African singing, led by local community choir director Tina Filippino on Tuesday evening, May 29.

The Comox Lion’s Den is the venue for An Evening Sing For Africa, a fundraiser for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Donations go to grassroots community organizations which support children and their caregivers, many of whom are

grandmothers raising orphaned grandchildren in their communities.

Admission is by donation and every voice is welcome.

This event begins at 7, with coffee, tea, baked goodies and a chance to browse the marketplace tables prepared by various local grandmother groups.

It is also a chance to learn about the work of the Stephen Lewis Foundation and support the grandmothers of Africa. The community sing begins at 7:30.

— Glacier Grannies

Have you ever met anyone who would admit to being less than a better than average driver?

The next time you are having a casual conversation in a group ask this question. Chances are good that the majority of the people there will rate themselves as better than average, something that cannot be as half of us have to be less than average drivers.

Why does this overconfidence occur?

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The optimism bias can be positively influenced by training in situations where the driver perceives that risks can be controlled by their driving skills.

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Suggested relaxation techniques for the caregiver I’m pleased to have Sean Murphy, registered massage therapist, back for the last column in the series Care for the Caregiver.

Sean’s column focuses on relaxation strategies and exercises for caregivers to fit into their daily lives.

Caring for two or more people, themselves and those they are looking after, caregivers often become overwhelmed with their daily work and responsibilities. Caregivers can benefit from being grounded and flexible to handle the challenges they face on a regular basis.

Here are few strategies to consider: Take a breath and remain calm Stressful events often come on with little notice. To remain grounded and calm, the caregiver should focus on their breathing. Often we’re told that we should take a deep breath and count to 10. An even better strategy is to focus on breathing through your nose. While breathing through your nose, let your breath out and keep it out until it starts to get uncomfortable and then breathe in gently through your nose once again.

This slows your breathing and allows us to feel calmer. This can be repeated as often as you like. This strategy only works when we breathe through our nose.

In addition, stand with your feet slightly more then shoulder width apart and drop your weight into your feet. Finally, roll your shoulders up and back so that you create an open chest posture, while keeping your back straight.

Meditation A longer-term strategy for the caregiver to maintain their composure is to take some time during the day to do some meditation.

Ideally, a session of 20 minutes or more gives the best results but even a couple of minutes, provides benefits.

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JOHNSTONE sitting, can be done cross-legged on the floor, or sitting on a chair with a hard seat.

If sitting on a chair, sit at the end of the seat, and make sure you’re on your “sit

turb your focus.

This is normal.

Don’t get upset, just let the thought “float away” and bring your attention back to your breath. This may happen often but don’t let it distract you from your quiet sitting.

With practice you will be able to maintain your focus on your breathing for longer periods of time. Regular practice will give

Caring for two or more people, ❝ themselves and those they are looking after, caregivers often become overwhelmed with their daily work and responsibilities. Caregivers can benefit from being grounded and flexible to handle the challenges they face on a regular basis.

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bones”, with your back straight, hands relaxed on your thighs. Once you’re in this position, close your eyes and focus your attention on your breathing.

Breathe through your nose, following your breath in and going out. Your breathing should be natural, not forced. You’ll find that thoughts will dis-

you a calmer disposition, which will allow you to stay grounded in your daily activities.

Exercise Exercise is a great stress buster. Exercise you enjoy and do at least three times a week yields the best results. If you are trying to form an exercise habit for the first time, or aren’t a fan of exer-

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Regular exercise does not require special clothing or equipment to be effective. Activities such as walking or doing a stretching routine at home can have a profound effect on one’s health.

Many people find it easier to stay on a regular exercise schedule if they practise with others such as walking with a friend or joining a group activity during the week. The local recreation centre has many different exercise options to choose from.

You may even be able to exercise with the person you are caring for, thereby benefiting you both. Our bodies are designed for movement, so finding a way to move them can make a big difference in the caregiver’s quality of life, as well as those they look after.

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Life or Meth praised for inspiring youth Five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: The School District 71 honours drama team was wowing audiences with its touring show Life or Meth.

The show is a community partnership between SD 71 arts and the Comox Valley Community Drug Strategy Committee bringing the message, “It’s your life, it’s your choice.”

The team of actors has inspired young people in schools to think carefully about the choices they make by saying no to dangerous substances.

Ten years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: In light of last year’s overwhelming success, the Village of Cumberland is setting up a second annual residential beautification contest. Once again there is a first place prize of $500 for the winner of the most improved home or the most beautiful yard, and a second place prize of $300.

Fifteen years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: A rally protesting seal predation in local

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CAITLIN MCKINNON rivers drew almost 90 Valley residents to Lewis Park Tuesday night.

The rally was called to demonstrate organized opposition to Department of Fisheries spending $250,000 to study seals that habitually predate on endangered Puntledge River salmon stock — without authorizing a limited seal cull.

Twenty years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Dawn Digby was “pitcher perfect” last Thursday, tossing an exquisite no-hitter to lead Fisherman’s Lodge Amanitas to a 13-0 victory over The Bees in North Island Women’s Fastball League action at Lewis Park.

Twenty-five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: While most of their peers are busy channelling their talents to graduate, two G.P. Vanier Secondary students were already

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putting their skills to practical use. Gary Piercy and Jerry Bishop were a couple of young entrepreneurs who thought they were onto something with the creation of Funky Mellow T-shirt Designs.

The two sold 140 shirts since last April. Since then, they applied for and received an interest-free loan through the province’s Student Venture Loan program.

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VICTORIA — Premier Christy Clark has eral Party policy coma new political problem mittee for next year’s buzzing around her election, a strong signal of the party’s rightoffice.

A year ago, the newly ward shift in response appointed premier was to the B.C. Conserva- CHRISTY CLARK looking to change the tive threat.

Bennett concluded of the scientific nonchannel for an unpopular government grap- after 10 months of sense trend that has pling with the fallout of hearings that the pub- grown in B.C. society the harmonized sales lic aversion to com- for decades. mon lawn and garden tax.

We have parents Newly appointed herbicides is based on turning their backs on NDP leader Adrian Dix “chemophobia” that routine immunization was touting an idea flourishes due to sci- because of superstithat is all the tions about vacrage with urban cines. We have Bennett concluded folks, a ban on people panicked “cosmetic pes- after 10 months of hearabout imaginary ticides.” All the health effects of ings that the public averbetter B.C. comsmart meters, munities already sion to common lawn and egged on by shodhave one, starting garden herbicides is based dy, sensationalist with Clark’s old media reporting. stomping ground on “chemophobia” that The parallels of Port Moody in flourishes due to scientific between local gov2003. ernment responsSo she fig- illiteracy. That statement is es to smart meter ured she’d better both politically dangerous hysteria and this run to the front and absolutely correct. scientifically ignoof this parade, rant push against swipe a popular “pesticides” is tellpolicy from the opposi- entific illiteracy. That ing. As Bennett put it, tion and do something statement is both polit- when someone becomes to redefine the B.C. ically dangerous and convinced her child is Liberal Party after the absolutely correct. at risk, “that mum is I first covered this pretty darn compeltax-cutting, regulationrepealing decade of issue in the Okanagan ling when she goes to 25 years ago, when envi- council.” Few have the Gordon Campbell.

But first an all-party ronmentalists fought courage to stand up to committee would hold the use of Roundup by that. hearings around the the forests ministry to The committee province, chaired by knock down brush and sought advice from Kootenay East MLA promote new trees. The evidence boils down Bill Bennett.

Bennett presented to this: these complex compounds the committee’s report organic last week, and one break down in a short could see what was period to simpler, comcoming. Bennett is the mon components that rifle-toting outdoors- pose no threat. Thus, man who recently with buffer zones called on his govern- around watercourses ment to abandon the and temporary entry carbon tax, saying it’s restrictions, they are silly to keep pretend- safe.

Unfortunately, most ing B.C. can change the people know little or world’s climate.

He was recently nothing about chemappointed by Clark to istry and refuse to co-chair the B.C. Lib- believe this. It’s part

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Health Canada, whose scientists approve conditions of use for chemicals.

Health Canada representative Lindsay Hansen said B.C. was the first province to ask for its advice, despite the fact that most provinces have imposed bans.

These bans are political, not public safety measures, University of Guelph toxicologist Keith Solomon told MLAs. The committee also learned that “cosmetic” use accounts for only

five per cent of pesticide use. Most of it is in agriculture, forestry and commercial pest control, with no ban proposed.

MLAs in farming areas signalled their concern over the effect of this urban gesture politics. Backyard fruit trees go unsprayed and pests spread to orchards and fields.

We have large areas of agricultural land reserve, but 85 per cent of the people who live in those areas don’t farm.

The NDP is content to fan public fear and ignore evidence, as with smart meters and oil pipelines. The premier has a choice here.

She can do the popular thing, or the right thing.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Friday, May 25 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Seal Bay walk; meet at Home Depot recycle area, 8:50 a.m. Carpool. FMI: Sheila 250-334-4161, Doris 250-8713407, Rebecca 250-334-0936, www.cvnewcomers.net.

4R’s EDUCATION Free Film Friday with games, food & fun, Gone Hollywood Video, 8-2225 Guthrie, Comox, 4–8 p.m. Donate to 4R’s Education Centre (Soc.) & get free movie rental. FMI: 250-3384890.

C.V. UKRAINIAN Cultural Society presents Perogie Night, Florence Filberg Centre, 5 p.m. Perogies, holubchi, kielbassa, etc. Tickets at door. Dolyna Dancers perform.FMI: Lori 250-338-0708.

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C.V. CAMERA Club’s annual garage sale, 1892 Noel Ave., across from Comox Fire Hall, 8 a.m.–noon. Lots of camera equipment plus household & other items. FMI: Lin 250-7032850, linarnie@shaw.ca.

C.V. FARMERS’ Market features entertainment by Black Swan Fiddlers, Exhibition Grounds, Headquarters Rd., 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket. com.

GLACIER Grannies Plant Sale, Comox United Church (Comox Ave. & Beach Ave.), 9–11:30 a.m. Wide selection perennials, shrubs/trees, hanging baskets & more.

Master gardeners available; also refreshments, baking & crafts. All proceeds to Stephen Lewis Foundation. FMI: 250-334-1974.

PROJECT Rescue Flea Market/ Garage Sale Fundraiser, Riverbend, 4729 Headquarters Rd., Courtenay, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Project Rescue saves girls/women from sex trade in India. Entry $2 or more donation. FMI/table rentals: 250-334-2593, briwin95@ hotmail.com.

KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, Comox, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com.

COMOX Seniors Association presents Brain Booster Birthday Bash, d’Esterre House, Comox, 1:30–5:45 p.m. Demos of Nia, Yoga/Qigong, dancers showcase dances, dance workshop, food & more. $11/ members, $13/guests, $15 at door. FMI/reservations: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@ gmail.com.

L’ARCHE Comox Valley Gala Auction fundraiser with entertainment by Black Swan, upper Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave., Courtenay, 6:30–10 p.m. Live & silent auction, appetizers, cash bar. Tix $20 at Laughing Oyster, Blue Heron or L’Arche Outreach

Centre, 1744 England Ave., $25 at door. FMI: tonyray@ shaw.ca.

COMOX Paddlers Club Open House Social for all members past & present plus any interested in joining, Casa Sirenas back yard, 1740 Noel Ave., Comox, 7 p.m. Meet paddling crowd & learn about club’s trip list. BYOB & snacks. FMI: encasa@telus.net.

OLD TIME Fiddlers Branch 17 hosts Old Time Dance, Fallen Alders Community Hall, Royston, doors 7:30 p.m. Admission $7/adult, $1/child. FMI: Ed 250339-6297.

Sunday, May 27 CUMBERLAND Community Schools Society 4th annual HUGE Garage Sale, gym at Cumberland Elementary School, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Items priced by donation. Items for the sale can be dropped off Saturday. May 26, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FMI: Jennifer 250-3367902.

COASTAL Community Credit Union HUGE garage sale, hot dog, bake & craft sale, Ryan Rd. Branch, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. All proceeds to CCCU’s Women Build team for Habitat for Humanity FMI: 250-703-4170, ashley.dwolinsky@cccu.ca.

KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society AdoptA-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com.

MARS (Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society) AGM, Merville Hall, Island Hwy. & Fenwick Road, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Presentation by Reg Westcott with MARS’ wildlife ambassadors & meet & greet to follow elections; all welcome. FMI: Maj Birch 250337-2021.

Monday, May 28 COMOX Seniors Association presents dance coaching by Eric Lam, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3–6:20 p.m. FMI/bookings: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@ gmail.com.

Tuesday, May 29 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 250339-5350.

FREE introductory session: Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Relief, C.v. Head Injury Society, 102-254 Simms St., Courtenay, 7–9 p.m. Certified hypnoanaesthesia & pain management therapists Penny Scott & Sharon McCann on how hypnosis interrupts loop of physical pain & emotional suffering.

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Wednesday, May 30 EVERGREEN Seniors Spring Into Summer Fashion Show & Luncheon, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, doors 11:30 a.m., lunch noon, fashions to follow. Door prizes.

Tickets on sale at office. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniorsclub.org.

COURTENAY Library’s Storytime for Adults: eat your lunch or knit while listening to stories read aloud, 300 - 6th St., drop in noon–12:40 p.m.

FMI: 250-334-3369.

Thursday, May 31 C.V. VOLUNTEER Co-Ordinators’ Network meeting, Lewis Centre, 489 Old Island Hwy., Courtenay, noon.

New members welcome.

FMI: Heather 250-338-5371, hcrites@courtenay.ca.

COMOX Seniors Association presents 2 beginners waltz sessions with Ray Chesin, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3:10 p.m. & 4:10 p.m. FMI/registration: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@gmail.com.

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Beaufort goes Beauhemian To celebrate its fifth year of offering Beaufort wines and tastings at their on-site tasting room and wine shop, the Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery has launched a new red wine called Beauhemian, complete with label artwork by Cara Baird of Comox.

Baird, who attended Emily Carr College of Art & Design and worked as a graphic artist in North Vancouver, branched out on her own to produce privately commissioned works and to explore the world of painting.

“I feel blessed to live in this beautiful Valley, and continue to be challenged, inspired and driven by the creative process,” she said.

Her latest work is at www.carabaird.com.

The wine itself is described as a unique, big, bold, red wine that defies convention, and represents the counter-culture bohemian lifestyle that Beaufort owners Susan and Jeff Vandermolen admire.

“For such an interesting wine, we wanted a unique label so we contacted Cara, whose artwork we love, to come up with a label that captures the spirit of the wine,” Jeff said.

“Not only has she done that, but our customers tell us that this is one of the most stylish and hip wine labels they’ve seen.”

“The local support and positive response to our wines over the past five years has been a humbling expe-

CARA BAIRD’S ART adorns the label on Beaufort’s latest brand of red wine. rience,” Susan said. “It is particularly enjoyable for us to be able to reciprocate and show our support for our fellow producers, as well as various artists who live and create here in the Comox Valley.”

The winery opened its shop and tasting room on May 30, 2008.

Since then, the Vandermolens have offered tastings of their awardwinning wines to more than 9,000 visitors.

“Although our tasting room is quite small, we enjoy the intimacy of it, and so do our customers,” Jeff said. “On many occasions, our tasting room is like a friends and family gettogether — a fun and casual environment.”

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Besides the Beaufort website (www. beaufortwines.ca) and winery, Beauhemian is offered exclusively at Martine’s Bistro in

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Deters to provide economic forecast The Comox Valley Home-Based Business Association hosts its monthly meeting June 7 at 6 p.m. at The Best Western on Cliffe Avenue.

In addition to the usual networking opportunities before the meeting, each meeting features an educational speaker and a brief member spotlight presentation so members can garner more detail about each other’s businesses.

Next month’s keynote speaker is Nicole Deters, a financial adviser and tax specialist with Investors Group. Her presentation will focus on the economic forecast for the Comox Valley and surrounding areas with an emphasis on the predicted impact on small and medium businesses.

In lieu of the members’ spotlight, there will be a brief AGM with a brief period to vote in the slate of officers and two proposed changes to the association.

There is no charge for the meeting. CVHBBA membership is open to small businesses, not just those that are home-based. Dues are $75 per year.

The CVHBBA provides networking opportunities for association members, encourages and assists

members in their personal and professional growth, acts as an advocate to promote the growth and acceptance of home-based business in the Valley, and participates in decision-making about economic development that affects the Valley. www.CVHBBA.com

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TOWN OF COMOX As part of its Housing Affordability Strategy the Town of Comox is allowing secondary suites in most single family detached homes. Secondary suites provide important benefits to homeowners that range from mortgage help for new homeowners and young families, to maintenance and income assistance for seniors who want to age in place.

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Secondary Suites: The Town of Comox defines a legal secondary suite as follows: Either the primary dwelling unit or the secondary suite must be owner occupied The secondary suite must be completely contained within a single family detached house Only one secondary suite is permitted per residential home The secondary suite must not have a floor area greater than 90 m2, or 40% of the gross floor area of the home whichever is less The secondary suite must be located above or below the primary unit The suite must have a separate entrance from the primary dwelling unit The home must provide two individually accessible off street parking spaces (not in tandem): one for the primary and one for the secondary suite Where are Secondary Suites Allowed: Secondary suites are now allowed in the following zones: R1.1, R1.2, R1.3, R2.1, R3.1, R3.2, R3.3, R3.5, R3.6, R3.7, CD1.1, CD3, CD5 and CD9. See the Town of Comox Zoning Map for the location of these zones (available at www.comox.ca).

New or Existing Residences: If you want to add a secondary suite to a new home or an existing residence, information on the zoning regulations and building permitting process is contained in the recently published The Guide to Secondary Suites in The Town of Comox which can be found at www.comox.ca or at the Planning and Building Inspection Department front counters at 1809 Beaufort Avenue. The web version includes links to referenced maps and documents.

Existing Illegal Suites: If you currently have an illegal suite you must apply for a building permit to legalize the suite and ensure it meets the zoning regulations and the British Columbia Building Code and its health and safety requirements. See The Guide to Secondary Suites in The Town of Comox (www.comox.ca) for more information.

The Town of Comox strongly recommends any single-family home owners with an existing illegal suite begin the building permitting process as soon as possible to safeguard the health and safety of all household members.

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Canada hungry for strategy Canada was criticized last week by a United Nations representative for not having a national food strategy.

The criticism was brushed aside by the federal government, but it’s hard to ignore that almost 2.5 million Canadians aren’t getting the nutrition they need.

That’s an unacceptable number.

A national strategy would go a long way in not only providing funding to ensure healthy food is obtainable for all, but to reconnect people and communities with their food sources.

An important part of this strategy would be education, including better food labelling so families can make healthier choices, and improved information on where our food comes from.

Part of this reconnection should include breaking down massive industrial farms to sizes more accessible for the average person — let’s face it, we have no idea where much of the food we eat today comes from or how it is produced.

Other parts of a strategy could include a national template for communities to follow on what is acceptable in urban areas for growing and improved protection for designated agricultural land reserves.

To address food security, one also has to consider poverty. Canada doesn’t have a national strategy for that, either.

So it’s no surprise that since 1981, when the first food bank in Canada opened in Edmonton, more than 700 have opened. And while food banks perform an admirable service, they are a symptom of, not a solution to, the growing problem.

Access to proper nutrition would not only help ease the nation’s hunger pangs, it would enable children to focus better in school and reduce health costs.

To dismiss the importance of a national food strategy is irresponsible.

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Comox Com Valley expatriate Kim Cattrall was roundly praised last week for remaining a humble, sincere person with a good sense of humour.

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Tankers OK – ancient mariner Dear editor, Re: Recent letters against increased tanker traffic on our coast.

It angers me that all the ideology and rhetorical scare-mongering only mentions very little of the facts surrounding any of these previous tragedies.

The best one in the “comments letters” was the sinking of the Titanic 100 years ago and what could that possible have to do with the tanker traffic?

Let’s look at the facts — the captain ignored warnings of icebergs, only changing course slightly, not even slowing down after dark.

The captain’s only objective was to establish a fast crossing record. The lookout had no binoculars, and as for not being unsinkable would only mean under normal circumstances, and not expected when running into solid rock or an iceberg that may be of a size heavier than the ship’s tonnage.

Some of the factors hold true of the Exxon Valdez.

The captain was an alcoholic and had gone to bed. The pilot had already been dropped off.

The vessel was beyond Coast Guard radar coverage. A course change had been made from the

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The captain had gone to bed, the officer in charge had deserted his post, the next in charge was chatting with the quartermaster, who was supposed to be steering but didn’t know how to turn off the autopilot.

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regular route due to floating ice, no drug or alcohol testing of crew, and days of delay before containment was started.

The other and next recent incident is the sinking of the Queen of the North, which was not unusual as no one was steering the ship, other than being on autopilot.

The captain had gone to bed, the officer in charge had deserted his post, the next in charge was chatting with the quartermaster who was supposed to be steering but didn’t know how to turn off the autopilot.

This is unbelievable, as we have been told how highly trained BC Ferries crews are

with all the navigation aids in the wheelhouse, several radars with range systems, GPS and a clear night. All the many lights, navigation markers would be clearly visible.

To use the previous sinkings as an argument to not allow more tankers using our waterways doesn’t stack up against the colossal amount of safety factors that will be in place.

There will be two pilots on duty at all times, pilots using their own laptops and not depending on ship’s navigational equipment, tanker tethered to tugs, all the satellite navigation equipment, GPS accurate to within feet, satellite phones, radars, etc.

As far as narrow passages are concerned, how about Seymour Narrows with its thousands of ship passages yearly going both ways without any problems?

Twenty of my 80-odd years were spent running up and down this coast from Washington State to the Alaskan boundary, both summer and winter fishing, towing, firefighting and salmon packing, so I am not totally green to marine navigation on this coast.

James R. Muckle, Courtenay

Kindness appreciates win-win outcomes Dear editor, Re: Deborah Joyce’s column Unkindness is abundant (Oceanside Star, May 12).

May I introduce a proven idea to increase kindness towards each other?

Deborah referred to reality TV, “where it is a dog-eat dog world” and there is “no place for kindness in that picture.”

With regard to this challenge, our married children have decided early on in their marriage to

limit TV time for their children.

The time is long past when we used to watch as a family TV shows such as The Brady Bunch or Little House on the Prairie.

Those were golden years for educators and parents alike; we received assistance through entertainment to help teach our children how they could and should be nice to their siblings and others.

This is in sharp contrast with shows that children watch today,

which do have the negative result as Deborah so well projected, with the dog-eat dog syndrome, and where the last person standing is the celebrity. Winning is the key!

Kindness and unkindness begins at home, and if TV is the main example, then the off button is the way to start a kinder society. Kindness will always be remembered with a win-win result.

Ary Sala, Fanny Bay

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, May 25, 2012

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Repercussions of breaking law have really sunk in Dear editor, I have recently broken the law. I did not mean to but I have.

It was a mistake on my part not to be 100 per cent truthful to the ICBC representative. Therefore, I must make amends for this transgression against the law.

The situation was a misrepresentation to ICBC and the submission of a false claim under Section 42.1 of the Insurance (vehicle) Act of B.C. The maximum penalty I may have received was a fine of up to $25,000

and/or imprisonment up to two years.

In addition, I would have borne all the repercussions that go along with any conviction, such as a criminal record and the loss of personal freedoms.

Thankfully, this was not the case. However, I have been delegated with informing the public at large of the consequences of my actions and how it may affect all individuals.

The population of B.C. (particularly ICBC customers) pays an average of $150

lying and not to make a false claim. In short, it is not worth it.

The second and, I feel the most important part of this letter, is to apologize to the individual who was the victim of that hit and run. I am truly sorry for any inconvenience and problems that may have been caused by this incident.

I assure you, if ever I am faced with the same situation I will act in the correct manner and choose the appropriate course of action. In addition, I

must apologize to the community overall for misrepresentation and the penalty we all pay for any fraud.

I would like to mention also the concerned citizens who took the licence plate number and reported the hit and run. People like you are the responsible ones and actually do help the community at large by not allowing these incidents to go unsolved and make the town just that much better to live in.

Finally, to the Justice Centre, I have learned my lesson

and because of your efforts, I will not have any criminal record. I have a second chance now and I plan to do it right.

Name withheld

Editor’s note: This letter of apology is a condition of a resolution conference at the Comox Valley Community Justice Centre.

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Lipstick on ICBC pig?

Cutting bad for boaters Dear editor, I certainly agree with the opinions of E.A. Foster about the closing of the Coast Guard in Comox and Vancouver.

My wife and I have boated since the ‘60s and have watched the number of boats grow in numbers by the thousands. Now is not the time to pull such a vital and necessary service for a few million dollars.

extra a year because of fraudulent claims. So all citizens, not just the victim, suffer from my incident of a hitand-run fraudulent claim.

Not to forget to mention the fact I am solely responsible for paying back all monies ICBC paid out to repair the damages to the other person’s vehicle, the money to repair my vehicle and the possibility of raised insurance rates for myself.

This should be more than a fair warning as to the consequences of

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The government blows millions on useless things and then they cut a service like this. John Duncan should be ashamed to let this happen in his riding!

The same saving could probably be accomplished by just getting rid of Bev Oda from cabinet!

Bruce Jaffary, Comox

Dear editor, I am writing once again to voice my thoughts on ICBC. I have e-mailed MLA Don McRae in the past asking that he address the subject of privatizing car insurance in B.C., and he had promised to bring it up in the legislature.

I have not heard anything since. Now that there is a plan to make changes within ICBC, I was hoping he would voice the concerns of his constituent, but he has remained silent. Is this new campaign going to result in any real changes or is this about putting lipstick on a pig?

I am asking his government to let the people decide who they buy insurance from rather than forcing them to deal with the tax collectors at ICBC. I also question the practice of insuring a vehicle.

It would make more sense to insure the driver, and that driver being able to drive any vehicle. As it stands now, I am forced to pay separate insurance for each vehicle even though I only use one at a time.

I am also curious why I pay insurance for a utility trailer?

If the vehicle that is doing the towing is insured, what does trailer insurance cover,

or is it just another ICBC tax?

I have asked ICBC but they didn’t have the courtesy to e-mail me back.

It is hardly a mystery as to why voter turnout is so low when, as soon as the polls close, those voted in immediately focus on doing whatever their leader dictates, rather than what the constituents have asked for.

I am disappointed but not surprised that Mr. McRae chose to follow the party line instead of standing up for the people who gave him the job.

Chris Elliston, Comox

Coal mine speculative with many unknowns Dear editor, I’m a supporter of private investment to create jobs and provide taxes for services that we all enjoy.

The Raven coal mine project would provide many economic benefits. I have read the opponents’ and supporters’ letters, and checked out the Compliance Energy websites.

What’s the hurry? The

upgrade of the E&N rail corridor will take years and many dollars.

Compliance CEO John Tapics is unrealistic if he thinks coal trucks are acceptable on Highway 4. This narrow traffic corridor is overloaded already with essential Tofino tourist traffic.

From my industrial experience, it is my view that it

is highly probable to predict a company’s future safety and environmental performance based on their past results. Compliance Energy apparently has no past experience as an underground coal miner — they are an unknown company.

The project appears to be speculative, with many unknowns. It could be a good project for the future with

a proven coal mining company with genuine interests in employees, the community and the environment.

I would really like to see private investment in local resources and decent-paying private-sector jobs, but the Compliance Energy proposal has far too many unknowns.

Phil Harrison, Comox

Comox Valley Community Foundation Supports Therapeutic Riding Society The Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society (CVTRS) is the fortunate recipient of a grant from the Comox Valley Community Foundation (CVCF). This support is combined with other funding sources to enable CVTRS to carrying out a project aimed at building organizational capacity.

The portion of the project funded by CVCF is called Tools of Our Trade which focuses on the therapeutic horses and strategies to improve and increase the capacity in that area of the society. One of the many goals of the project is to decrease the time it takes to get results for the riders.

The grant from CVCF will provide the following specialized equipment for the project: 2 surcingles; 2 full size bridles; lungeing equipment, and fencing material. A key piece of equipment that will help to reduce manual labour time by about 75%

is the purchase of a gator.

This will buy staff some valuable horse training time. As well, a portable P.A. system will assist riders and volunteers during sessions.

The therapeutic horse is a special horse by nature requiring management practices to keep them in the optimum condition and mind-set for their assigned jobs. When this is accomplished the window of opportunity for the rider achieving their individual therapy goals is greatly improved. Horses are utilized as a therapy tool through which many physical, psychological, social and educational benefits are derived.

Ultimately the desired outcome is to enrich the lives of others. This will be accomplished with thanks to Comox Valley Community Foundation and many other generous donors.

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Spring is here – get bike on road The warmer spring weather is finally here and suddenly there are bicycles everywhere!

People, young and old, are cycling for fun, for fitness, to do errands and to get to and from work. Do you notice they all seem to be smiling, and have a cheery greeting for other cyclists and pedesSHIFTING trians?

If you have not joined those happy cyclists yet it is ARGARET time to get your bike out, make ARRIS sure it is in good working order, put on your helmet and bright clothing, and head into the big outdoors.

There are many places to cycle in our Valley ... including the paved trails in Comox and Courtenay, the trails in Seal Bay Park, Nymph Falls area and Cumberland, and on the quiet rural roads around the Valley. A map of the best cycling routes in the Valley is available at the Broken Spoke Coffee House on Fitzgerald Avenue.

During the summer there will be plenty of opportunities to use your bike to get to, and participate in, some special events. Many times it is easier to get there by bike and some

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Plan ahead for Bike to Work Week (May 28 – June 1), Car Free Sunday (June 17), the Filberg Festival (Aug. 3-6), the Farm/Cycle Tour (Aug. 11,12), Comox Valley Exhibition (Aug. 24-26).

GEARS R e m e m b e r, cycling is good for your health!

It can take you farther and faster than walking, while giving you the chance to notice the things you pass by so quickly in a car.

If you are interested in learning more about safe cycling so you can feel comfortable riding on roads with other traffic please contact the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition at http:// cyclecv.squarespace.com to inquire about our Safe Cycling courses for both adults and children.

These courses can help us all, as cyclists and as drivers, to understand how we can travel safely, responsibly and respectfully on our roads.

Margaret Harris, president of the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition, writes Shifting Gears. It appears every fourth week.

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Separation stirs up many emotions “I am recently separated and am a little worried about my teenaged kids. They seem to be having trouble with the situation between their dad and me — there is a lot of conflict. The younger child attends the Rainbows program and finds it a great relief. The teens are too old for that program (I doubt they would go anyway).

They don’t want to see a counsellor and they aren’t talking to me or their dad about their feelings. Are there any suggestions you have for how to help my kids talk about what it’s like for them?”

With the recent separation, there are certainly a lot of challenging issues playing out for your teens.

Depending on your family’s circumstances, you are probably witnessing feelings of loss, anger, responsibility, confusion, shame, or perhaps even relief that the family has been divided. How well your family communicated before, during, and since the separation is also significantly affecting your teens at this time.

Overall, you are right to be concerned about their well-being during this tumultuous time. I think it’s important to acknowledge your courage and

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LESLIE WELLS insight in this moment, to see that your teens are hurting, and that they would benefit from talking about their personal experiences. As their parent, you probably know you may not presently be the ideal sounding board for their strong feelings.

As kids sort through their emotions following separation, high levels of conflict and a tangle of conflicting family loyalties can create significant difficulty for kids.

Expressing emotions safely and effectively is key, however, your teens may not feel comfortable talking to you or their dad, and find the idea of walking into a counselling office intimidating or unappealing.

When teens aren’t talking, there are alternatives. Your question is quite timely because Pacific Therapy & Consulting Inc. is offering an online counselling program for teens affected by separation or divorce.

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Connect is an innovative peer support group program. Teens will participate for one month in an online, confidential small group forum, moderated by a counsellor.

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A vague idea and a lot of desire. That’s what motivates Bev Byerley to go to her easel.

Once there, she draws a rough outline with a big brush and some dark paint and puts the music on.

“From that point on I’m on automatic pilot,” the painter says. “I usually work at night and go to bed when I’m too tired to work anymore.

It’s only in the morning when I go downstairs and have a look that I realize what I did the night before.

When people ask how long a painting takes, I guess I should say at least 2,000 songs.”

A selection of Byerley’s recent work is on display at Whyte’s Framing & Gallery until June 13. Byerley will be at the gallery to meet people and talk about her work on Sunday, May 27 from 1 to 4 p.m.

A longtime Valley resident, Byerley is perhaps most well known for her acrylic landscapes. “I love the Comox Valley,” she says. “I walk nearly every day and no matter how often I’ve been somewhere I’m always inspired by what I see.

The water, the clouds, the light, everything is always changing.”

And so is Byerley’s work.

Over the years she’s developed a unique approach to stylized impressionism. Her flowing shapes, intricate designs and imaginative forms create a distinctive and memorable interpretation of the West Coast landscape.

The exhibit of more than 20 paintings at Whyte’s includes fresh images of the Fifth Street Bridge and various views of the Courtenay Airpark. The latter are where Byerley’s creativity really shines.

The foreshore detail is incredible: grasses flow with the wind’s current, piles of driftwood create an intricate puzzle and, I promise, after viewing Byerley’s clouds you’ll never look at the sky the same way again.

“I love the beauty and texture of the brown woven tangles in the winter rainforest, the crazy shapes and patterns of things revealed on the beach at low tide and the colourful depths seen through layers of opaque cloud formations,” she says. “Each element works together as part of a bigger design.”

One painting, The Peace of Point Holmes, has a special meaning for the artist. As a kid, Point Holmes was a family destination where Byerley and her brother could run wild on the beach. Later it became the halfway point when she rode her bike between Courtenay and Comox.

After her mother, Marie Gronsdal, died in 2010 Byerley often found herself returning to Point Holmes. “I was looking for a dark, little place to hide away and found myself on a bench surrounded by a windswept tangle of wild flowers and weeds with a view of the ocean,” she says.

“It was a place to grieve and to heal.”

“I spent 21 nights at the hospital with my mom during her

A painting ❝ takes ‘at least 2,000 songs’ ❞

ARTIST BEV BYERLEY will exhibit her paintings at Whyte’s Framing until June 13. last three weeks on earth,” Byerley continues. “It was the most heartbreaking and horrible time of my life but I wouldn’t have done it any other way. As hard as it was to be there, I could not imagine leaving her by herself.”

One day the hospital chaplain told Byerley that there were others who were dying but for various reasons didn’t have anyone to be with them.

“That’s when I heard about hospice volunteers and thought how wonderful that perfect strangers would give their time and energy to sit with people like my mom, and be company for them, whether they knew it or not, so they wouldn’t be alone during their last days and hours.”

When Phil Whyte suggested donating part of the proceeds from Byerley’s exhibit to the Comox Valley Hospice Society, she readily agreed.

The show at Whyte’s marks a turning point for Byerley. After an eight year focus on Valley landscapes, she’s going to start a series based on the fairy tales she heard and read as a child

and in, in turn, read to her children.

“It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a long time,” she says. “I’ll start with pencil drawings and see if they develop into paintings. I’ll still do landscapes, I’d never give those up, but it will be fun to explore something different.”

In addition to her large landscapes, Byerley is also exhibiting a selection of lino cuts and art cards at Whyte’s. For more information about Byerley or her work visit www.bevbyerley. com.

Whyte’s Gallery & Framing is located at 1225 Lazo Rd., a short distance from Comox. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Whyte’s is planning a series of monthly art exhibits and welcomes inquiries from interested artists.

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Acclaimed baritone harper plays Roger Helfrick, baritone and Celtic harp player, is offering a concert on May 26 at the Cumberland United Church.

Roger wowed audiences for the past two Decembers when he appeared as a guest vocalist with Winter Harp, and is thrilled to be presenting this, his 11th (nearly annual) spring concert.

It is entitled Elemental and features Roger’s voice accompanied by Celtic harp, medieval harp and guitar.

The evening will explore the themes of primal energies (earth, fire, air, water, spirit) and the fundamentals of life. Roger’s original songs and

improvisations will be interspersed with traditional and early music from Japan and Europe.

Roger has performed at various concerts and charitable events since moving to the Comox Valley in the fall of 2007, and is teaching harp and preparing music for his next recording.

A professional musician for 18 years, he has produced three CDs, garnering national and international radio play, as well as performances across Canada and in Japan.

Elemental is on May 26 at the Cumberland United Church. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are avail-

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Summer busy on Denman June at the Denman Island Summer Gallery is a testament to the astonishingly broad spectrum of artistry and talent on our island, with no fewer than 14 artists, three shows, and two openings!

Our first show is Scot Bullick’s Some-R-Monsters, which opens on the sum-R evening of May 31.

Scot is a Calgary artist who became a year-round Denman resident last summer. This is his first show here.

He has been doodling on school books or whatever came to hand,

COURTENAY LITTLE THEATRE’S production of Waiting for the Parade by John Murrell was chosen by adjudicator Kathryn Shaw as Best Production in the North Island Zone Drama Festival, one of three awards for the play.

PHOTO BY TERRY PENNEY

CLT play up to provincial level The North Island Zone Drama Festival ended with Courtenay Little Theatre winning the key award of Best Production.

Kirstin Humpherys, who directed Waiting for the Parade by John Murrell, was recognized as Best Director. Robinson Wilson’s beautiful lighting plot was awarded a Certificate of Merit and the fivemember cast received the Best Ensemble Acting award.

The CLT production will go to Kamloops to take part in the TheatreBC Mainstage Festival on July 4.

To cap off a wonderful evening of awards, good food and laughter, CLT member Terry Penney was selected as the recipient of the prestigious Donna Lamb Award for Outstanding Contribution to Community Theatre.

Adjudicator Kathryn Shaw, artistic director of Studio 58 at Langara College, emphasized how very impressed she was with the high standard of the productions.

She spoke of the joy and commitment found in community theatre.

Shaw said she had thoroughly enjoyed spending her week in the Comox Valley.

The full overview of the awards is as follows: Best Production: Waiting for the Parade – Courtenay Little Theatre; Best Director: Kirstin Humpherys – Courtenay Little Theatre [Waiting for the Parade]; Best Male Lead Actor: Elliot Drew – Portal Players [Many roles in Greater Tuna];

Best Female Lead Actor: Jan Leslie – Nanaimo Theatre Group [Barbara in Pack of Lies]; Best Male Supporting Actor: Alistair McVey – Echo Players [Father Jack in Dancing at Lugnasa]; Best Male Supporting Actor, Certificate of Merit: Gordon Ray – Nanaimo Theatre Group [Inspector Stewart in Pack of Lies]; Best Female Supporting Actor: Maureen Cusack – Nanaimo Theatre Group [Helen Kroger in Pack of Lies]; Best Female Supporting Actor, Certificate of Merit: Vicki Barta – Echo Players [Kate in Dancing at Lugnasa];

Best Set Design: Ian Taylor – Echo Players [Dancing at Lugnasa]; Best Set Design, Certificate of Merit: John Godfrey – Rivercity Players [The Long Weekend]; Best Set Design, Certificate of Merit: Ron McAfee – Nanaimo Theatre Group [Pack of Lies]; Best Costume Design: Cast and Crew - Portal Players [Greater Tuna]; Best Lighting Design: Eric Tulley – Dramarama [The Last Five Years]; Best Lighting Design, Certificate of Merit: Robinson Wilson – Courtenay Little Theatre [Waiting for the Parade]; Best Sound Design:

Patrick Courtin – Dramarama [The Last Five Years, pianist]; Best Acting Ensemble: Courtenay Little Theatre [Waiting for the Parade]; Best Acting Ensemble, Certificate of Merit: Echo Players [Dancing at Lugnasa]; Best Backstage Coordination: Portal Players [Greater Tuna]; Best Prop Certificate of Merit: Portal Players [Microphone in Greater Tuna]; The Donna Lamb Award for Outstanding Contribution to Community Theatre in the North Island Zone was awarded to Terry Penney of Courtenay Little Theatre.

— Courtenay Little Theatre

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ever since he can remember, and monster faces seemed to sprout spontaneously whenever he put pen to paper. He moved on to constructing them, but always felt he should do something more “serious.”

Luckily for us, the monsters won, and Scot conceded, like the immortal Popeye, “I yam what I yam.”

If you want to visit the monsters of summer, the Arts Centre is open every day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The artist may be in attendance.

— Denman Island Summer Gallery

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Airport seeking artistic entries The Comox Valley Airport Commission and the Comox Valley Community Arts Council are seeking submissions for the 2012 Art and Culture Program at the Comox Valley Airport.

This year’s exhibition will run from the fall of 2012 to spring of 2013.

In this call for submission, the airport is seeking two and three dimensional art pieces that are representative of the unique people, places and environ-

ment of northern Vancouver Island. Art submissions may be in the form of paintings, original prints, photography, mixed media, textiles and/or sculpture.

The Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) has the unique perspective of providing the first point of entry for many northern Vancouver Island tourists. Part of the airport’s responsibility is to help form passengers’ first perceptions of the Comox Valley and its catch-

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— Comox Valley Airport

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Mayworks ends Sunday At the closing event of this year’s Vancouver Island Mayworks Festival, Bill Friesen’s lovely sculpture garden will be celebrated.

This Sunday, between 1 and 5 p.m., a mini-festival will include artists, musicians and puppeteers with food and drink available.

Ed Varney will demonstrate how to make art stamps and Marci Katz will show how

she makes her amazing assemblages.

Corre Alice, Jeff Hartbower and Pat Acton will also be on hand to talk about and show their work.

The Mayworks Gorilla Puppet Theatre will make their debut and it is something not to be missed.

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shake your bones.

All ages are welcome. Bill Sculpture Garden is at 5160 Gainsberg Rd. in Deep Bay and the event will happen rain or shine.

Bill’s metal sculptures alone are worth the trip.

For more information, phone 250-3343624 or 250-757-2023.

Microphone open You’re invited to the last Comox Valley event of Mayworks 2012. Words & Songs is an open mic event where people who don’t normally sing or do spoken word pieces in public are encouraged to do just that.

Whether it’s an original song, music or spoken word, or a favourite by someone else, come

by May 25 at 7 p.m. at the Freakin’ Coffee Shop on Rosewall Crescent.

The event is based around themes such as work and social justice but it’s really an event to encourage the artist

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WHAT A DAY for a Daydream - Fairy Princess and Golden Irises are two oil paintings by Comox Valley artist Sofie Skapski. Her work will be exhibited at the Pearl Ellis Gallery from May 29 to June 17.

Pearl has three Skapski shows in one imagination and discovery. The west coast scenes take you from Nymph Falls to Ucluelet, echoing warm bright days of summer sun and shadow along with starker images of rugged shores and winter’s chill.

Sofie’s style flows from soft-edged representational works to lyrical mosaic-like paintings, all executed in water miscible oils.

She explores colour, light and shade, concentrating on the spaces between her subjects as much as the subjects themselves. She likes to bring small things close and look at her subjects from different perspectives as she shares her visceral reaction to the natural world in her works.

Sofie is an international artist with work in private collections in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Australia and England. Sofie

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has lived in the Comox Valley since 2004 and paints out of her home studio in Courtenay.

She is also a regular contributor to Island Arts magazine, and has work on display year round in a number of Comox Valley venues, as well as galleries in Qualicum Beach and Ucluelet.

Visit her website at www.sofieskapskiart. com to see more of her work.

Favourite Things is on display at the Pearl Ellis Gallery from May 29 through June 17.

The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 4 daily. Admission is free.

A Meet and Greet opening reception takes place June 3 from 1 to 4. Come and chat with the artist while enjoy-

ing tasty snacks. There is also a door prize, an original oil painting of columbines. Each time you visit you are eligible to enter the draw.

Sofie will be in attendance at the gallery throughout the show,

painting on location and answering your questions. Her works are available in a wide range of sizes and prices, and cards and prints are also available.

— Pearl Ellis Gallery

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House Ten85 DJs live music starting every Saturday at 9 p.m. FMI: 250-331-0334.

COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY open Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wearable art exhibit April 27 to June 2. FMI: 250338-621 or www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com.

CORRE ALICE GALLERY in Cumberland at 2781 Dunsmuir Ave. Hours 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. New exhibit runs May 18 to 30. FMI: 250-4004099.

DENMAN ISLAND SUMMER GALLERY presents art by Scot Bullick, opening May 31. Open every day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ELKS HALL in Courtenay offers open mic Wednesdays, 8 p.m. FMI: 250-334-2512.

GATEHOUSE BISTRO AND GALLERY in Cumberland.

FMI: 250-336-8099.

GRIFFIN PUB north of CFB Comox hosts Jazztet every Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m.

JOE’S GARAGE features Anela Kahiamoe and Richard Thompson in ukulele nights Thursdays at 8 p.m.

MEX PUB has a Rock ‘n Country Jam ‘n Dance hosted by Outlaw Fever on Tuesdays (except the first Tuesday of the month), starting at 9 p.m.

MUIR ART GALLERY open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 440 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay.

Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. FMI: www.comoxvalleyarts.org.

PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. at 1729 Comox Ave. Judi Pedder’s show the Magic of Watercolour from May 15 to 27. Sofie Skapski Show and Sale from May 29 to June 17.

Opening reception May 20, 1 to 4 p.m. Free Admission.

FMI: www.pearlellisgallery. com, including a virtual tour, or on Facebook.

POTTERS PLACE in Courtenay open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Joe Stefiuk exhibiting works in May. FMI: www.thepottersplace.ca or 250-334-4613.

PURPLE ONION DELI features paintings of Tracy Kobus in May. WAVERLEY HOTEL jam night with Brodie Dawson and friends runs every Thursday, no cover. Visit www.waverleyhotel.ca.

WHISTLE STOP PUB house band Big Fun on stage each weekend.

WHYTE’S FRAMING AND GALLERY presents art by Bev Byerley until June 13 at 1225 Lazo Rd., a short distance from Comox. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

ZOCALO CAFÉ, bassist Tim Croft plays duets with different musicians in various genres Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Anderson Jazz Syndicate performs on the last Friday of each month.

Music begins at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 25 TIN TOWN ARTISTS launch a Hat Happening from 7 to 9 p.m. with the opening of a Mad Caps and Fascinators three-day art show at the Ross Galleria in Tin Town.

FMI: Colleen at corubyart@ shaw.ca or 250-338-4756.

OPEN MIC at Freakin’ Coffee Shop, 7 p.m.

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TIN TOWN ARTISTS continue the Hat Happening with a Studio Tour and neighbourhood open house. FMI: Colleen at corubyart@shaw.ca or 250-338-4756.

BLACK SWAN FIDDLERS entertain at L’Arche Comox Valley gala auction, 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Upper Filberg Hall in Courtenay. Tickets at Laughing Oyster, Blue Heron or L’Arche Outreach Centre at 1744 England Ave. DUKES OF DODGE at Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 8:30 p.m.

LORNE RANGERS at Mex Pub.

Sunday, May 27 GERRY BARNUM performs at 5160 Gainsberg Rd. in Deep Bay, 1 to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 29 MERVILLE GRAND MOTHERS present An Evening Sing for Africa, Comox Lions Den. Doors open at 7 p.m.

JILLI MARTINI Band plays at Avalanche Bar and Grill, 8 p.m.

Thursday, May 31 BRASSTRONAUT and ÚTIDÚR play at Waverley Hotel.

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

CELEBRATION SINGERS hold final concert of the season, Sing Into Spring, at 7:30 p.m. at St. George’s United Church in Courtenay. Tickets at Laughing Oyster Bookstore, Blue Heron Bookstore, from any choir member or at the door.

Friday, June 1 NON PROPHET SOCIETY and DUKES OF DODGE at Waverley Hotel. doors open at 9:30 p.m.

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

Saturday, July 7 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: islandmusicfest.com.

Sunday, July 8 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: islandmusicfest.com.

Friday, Aug. 3 FILBERG FESTIVAL at Filberg Park in Comox. FMI: www. filbergfestival.com.

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Waverley hosting blues fusion Rockin’ blues comes to the Waverley Hotel on June 1 when the Non Prophet Society blows into town.

Non Prophet Society is an original blues rock fusion band based out of Smithers. NPS has been creating a buzz in northwest B.C. since early 2006 performing festivals, pubs, restaurant, roadhouse, weddings in and around the area.

Sweet guitar work, brilliant improvs, and cheeky originals aside, they play until the calluses on on their fingers fall off, or the crowd goes home. In an evening with Non Prophet Society you can expect to hear some catchy new songs and some of your favourite classic rock, blues, and even country hits.

• During his lifelong love affair with the guitar and music in general, James Hay has paid his dues in many rock bands across the Northwest, Lower Mainland, and Vancouver Island regions of B.C. • Jason Friesen is a transplanted Smithereen, formerly of the Vancouver/Lower Mainland area. Jason plays guitar, bass, and tries to sing. Influences range dramatically from rock, metal, and blues, to country, bluegrass, and swing.

• Gary Miles’ musical background started when he was five, beating the skins off of his older brother’s drum kit. Gary wants you to know that during his extensive travels to Europe and New Zealand, his highlight was playing in a Highland pipe and drum band in Scotland, although he wisely opted to leave the kilt behind.

For more about the band, visit http:// music.cbc.ca/#/bands/ Non-Prophet-Society.

The June 1 gig at the Waverley features special guests the Dukes of Dodge. Doors open at 9:30 p.m.

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VANCOUVER-BASED SEXTET BRASSTRONAUT and special guest Útidúr will fill the Waverley with sound May 31.

A local music school is bursting with sound this week as students make final touches to their own compositions, as well as prepare a variety of classical, blues, jazz and popular tunes to share.

The Motif student recital happens this Saturday at the Stan Hagen Theatre at North Island College’s Courtenay campus.

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Brasstronaut plays hot Brasstronaut, which hypnotized the 2011 Big Time Out crowd, plays May 31 at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland with special guest Útidúr.

Emerging in 2008 with their debut Old World Lies EP, the Vancouver-based sextet has developed a distinct sound that continues to defy genre pigeonholing.

Their ability to weave together unexpected textures of clarinet, slide-guitar, trumpet, noise, synthesizers, voice and rhythms has garnered them international acclaim from notable critics such as Gilles Peterson, BBC1, CBC Radio3, Exclaim!, Q Magazine, Toronto Star, to name a few.

Other achievements include winning the 2010 SOCAN Echo Prize, a Polaris Prize nomination, a #1 Hype Machine listing, and also having completed a creative residency program at the Banff Centre for the Performing Arts.

The UK’s Independent newspaper has even called the band’s sound “a new way forward.”

Their second full-length, record was recorded with Juno Award winning producer Colin Stew-

art (Black Mountain, Dan Mangan, Cave Singers, etc.), and was released in Canada May 15, and in early fall overseas. Útidúr (pronounced: ooh – detour) is a 10-piece group from Iceland that plays joyous and ambitious chamber-pop with a dramatic streak. Although this charismatic crew is quite (midnight) sunny in attitude they also know their way through darker waters. Útidúr’s debut album This Mess We’ve Made is out now and was recorded at the Sigur Rós recording studio Sundlaugin in the summer of 2010. The album is big in sound, featuring over 20 musicians, and you can expect a spacious blend of bipolar drama and sofa-sinking mellowness, all soaked in hook-laden pop sensibility.

For details about the bands, visit http://brasstronaut.com and http://utidur.com.

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

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We’re‘incredibly artistic,’ says performance coach Caitlin McKinnon Record Staff

Jason Parsons is an experienced musician eager to help established and emerging artists develop their live performances.

“The moment you take your music from your rehearsal space onto the stage,” says Parsons, “it’s no longer about you — it’s about the audience. You only have one chance to impress that audience, and I’m the guy [you] call when [you] want to look good in the live venue.”

Stage presence divides “good” musicians from “great” musicians, claims Parsons.

“So many artists spend money printing posters, but so few take even a percentage of that money and invest it in their live show.”

Given “80 to 90 per cent” of an artist’s revenue is generated by live performances, artists can no longer get away with being good musicians — they must also be good performers, Parsons explains.

The music industry has changed drastically in recent years; CD sales are slumping in an era where listeners can easily and inexpensively download tracks online, he continues.

Musicians make their living on tour, delivering the concerts for which no digital substitute exists.

With over 20 years of experience in the music industry, Parsons has “been in the trenches” and seen firsthand the importance of delivering a first-class live performance.

He has enjoyed member-

ship with a handful of bands — most notably Surrender, a Christian rock group whose debut EP reached the No. 4 spot on the U.S. Christian Indie Top 40 in the ‘90s. His work with the band confirmed his belief that delivering a good live show is essential to a successful career in music.

Surrender went from opening act to headliner at

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a 1997 music conference in Nashville when Tom Jackson (who has trained the likes of Taylor Swift and The Band Perry) taught Parsons the basic elements of a strong live performance.

Parsons says the band improved “1,000 per cent” under “the king of live performance‘s” guidance, and he hopes to share the art of performing with local artists.

With roots in the Maritimes and a wealth of experience travelling, Parsons has encountered a rich assortment of musical “flavours”; yet he’s known since his first visit that our local scene is special.

“The thing that’s unique about the Island music scene,” says Parsons, who moved to the Valley last August from Saskatchewan,

“is it’s incredibly artistic.”

Parsons suspects their exceptional creativity makes Comox Valley musicians the ideal candidates for performance coaching.

“I don’t mean to offend anyone – it’s actually a compliment — but because we’re so unique and artistic here, we feel that people automatically love us. But that’s not the case.

“Just because we love what we do, doesn’t mean everybody else does. So we have to sell what we do.”

Parsons wants to help musicians sell themselves as unique individuals.

“I’m not there to change who they are,” he clarifies, “I’m there to bring out who they are.”

Parsons partnered as a sponsor for this year’s Vancouver Island Music Awards, and will help select nominees and winners develop their live performances.

He welcomes artists of all genres to make use of his expertise, and conducts his training sessions in person and over Skype. He is offering his services at a 45-per-cent discount until June 30; live sessions are $40 per hour, and he will happily negotiate Skype prices.

To contact Parsons, set up a lesson, or learn more about his work, check out his website at www.jasonparsons.com.

‘I’M NOT THERE to change who they are,’ says Jason Parsons. ‘I’m there to bring out who they are.’

Celebration Singers getting ready to sing into spring The Celebration Singers hold their final concert of the year, Sing Into Spring, on May 31 at 7:30 p.m. at St. George’s United Church at the corner of Fitzgerald and Sixth St. in Courtenay.

And what a joyful celebration this will be! Directed by Jennifer Forsland and accompanied by the ever amazing Sean Mooney, this 60-plus-member choir will share their love of singing.

Forsland chooses the choir repertoire carefully and this spring concert will be delightful. The haunting melody of The Seal Lullaby and the melancholy longing heard in Un Canadien Errant will be countered by the sassy shanty tunes of Drunken Sailor and Tell Me Ma. Of course, the Celebration Singers enjoy a rousing gospel tune and this season it’s Ain’a That Good News.

The soulful Gershwin classic Summertime from 1935 is a choir favourite along with the beautiful I Dreamed of Rain, written

JENN FORSLAND rehearses the Celebration Singers (with Sean Mooney accompanying on the piano) for their spring concert May 31.

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in 2010.

The sense of community is infectious in this choir and music is about making connections. Forsland, with her infectious enthusiasm and exuberant teaching, believes we need to release ourselves to the essence of the music and sing with spirit and intent. This concert embodies this.

Musicians accompanying the choir will include Aaron Amar on percussion and Tim Croft on bass. A couple of songs also have choir members joining in with some drumming and xylophones.

And with Sean Mooney on the keys, audience members will be thrilled by the musicality of the entire evening.

Tickets for this May 31 concert are only $10 and available at Laughing Oyster Bookstore in Courtenay, Blue Heron Bookstore in Comox or from any choir member. Tickets will also be available at the door.

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This decade the emphasis is on providing more high-end downtown accommodation. Half-a-dozen posh new hotels have opened or soon will.

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RAISING THEIR ARMS in victory were Comox Valley competitors Mike Hackert (left) and Fraser Jordan.

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Hackert thrashes Hague; UFC cage up next?

Geordie McCredie Special to the Record

Prestige Fighting Championship held their fourth MMA event this past Friday, May 18 in Fort McMurray. The Comox Valley Boxing Club was well represented with amateur sensation Fraser Jordan on the undercard and Mike “The Honey Badger” Hackert in the main event.

Hackert faced off against Edmonton’s Tim “The Thrashing Machine” Hague, the #1 ranked heavyweight mixed martial artist in Canada.

This was a huge step up in competition for Hackert and a possible springboard to the UFC if he were able to win impressively. The event was well organized and with “Big John” McCarthy refereeing, held itself to a high standard of professionalism.

For his heavyweight debut, Hackert decided to use a new nickname and he more than lived up to it, both by weighing in over 35 pounds lighter than Hague and by punishing his bigger opponent at every turn.

Hague said after the fight that while he felt he was in

good shape and had a good training camp, Hackert hurt him with nearly every shot he landed and stayed a step ahead throughout.

Known for his knockout power, Hague intended to make short work of Hackert utilizing his heavy hands, but it was not to be.

Hackert used his speed and explosiveness to make the most of his strikes and used his superior footwork and head movement to dodge the punches coming at him as he punished Hague with precision strikes to the head and body throughout the contest.

The only slip-up for Hackert came in the first round when he threw a kick that Hague caught, immediately taking him down into guard position. However, Hackert was unfazed and worked steadily to improve his position and stand up without taking any punishment.

Once he was back on his feet, he went back to landing strikes seemingly at will with Hague unable to respond with anything effective for the remainder of the fight.

As the action wore on, Hackert’s strikes made

TIM HAGUE (RIGHT) came out the worse for wear against Hackert.

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a visible impression on Hague’s face to the point that he was nearly unrecognizable by the end of the fight. While the result may have been unexpected by pundits and fans who made predictions before the event, there was no doubt about the decision in the minds of the judges who scored it

30-27, 30-27, and 30-26 all in favour of Hackert.

After the fight, Canada’s new #1 MMA heavyweight stated he would entertain all interesting offers but had no immediate plans to sign with any specific promotion and had no particular opponent in mind for his next bout.

CVBC coach Jonny Mac called the win huge and figures an appearance in the UFC cage cannot be far off for Hackert.

Meanwhile, Jordan fought Stephane Hovington of the famed Tristar gym in Montreal (home to Canada’s most celebrated mixed martial artist, Georges St.

Pierre) at 185 pounds (middleweight). Both fighters came out swinging, but Jordan’s onslaught of punches quickly overwhelmed Hovington and he was unable to stop the inevitable clinch and takedown that were to follow. Moving directly to mount, Jordan began raining down punches and though Hovington was able to roll over to avoid them momentarily, the punishment never stopped and the ref was forced to step in at 1:24 of round one declaring Jordan the winner by TKO. This is Fraser’s third consecutive victory, leaving him with a perfect 3-0 record, but that doesn’t adequately reflect his depth of experience in MMA as a coach and cornerman.

After the fight, Fraser indicated his frustration with a lack of opponents at amateur. Look for him to make an immediate impact on the western Canadian middleweight division when he makes his long overdue professional debut.

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More than 50 racers kick-started their new training season with a weekend of ski drills, nutrition discussions, new training diaries, and a whole lot of fun and games. During the four-day camp, the crosscountry skiers rose early, lathered on the sunscreen, and skied out to the sound of drumming grouse. For more information about the club and programs visit PHOTO BY DAVE DAMERY StrathconaNordics.com.

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McLean receives national award Earle Couper Record Staff

The awards just keep rolling in for Comox Valley wheelchair athlete Frances McLean.

At the Wheelchair Basketball Canada annual awards night May 20 in Richmond, McLean (who was not in attendance) received the True Sport Award, one of several major awards handed out at the event.

In March, McLean received a Special Recognition Award from the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society at their year-end get-together in Surrey.

Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s True Sport Award is granted to an individual who exemplifies all that is positive about sport and competition, the group notes.

“McLean goes above and beyond in this category. An athlete who earns the immediate respect of both her teammates and her

FRANCES McLEAN IS seen with the Special Recognition Award she received earlier this year from the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society. competitors, McLean plays fair, respects others and keeps it fun.

“Described as possessing an exceptional spirit, and a passion

for her new sport of wheelchair basketball, she has made the transition from stand-up basketball and brought her talents with her.

She rarely misses her weekly practices, but when she does, McLean has been found to work even harder the next time out, thus ensuring that she is constantly contributing to her team.

“McLean sits as a director on the Board of Directors for the Comox Valley Wheelchair Sports Society, and has proven that she is always willing to help.

“At 79 years young, McLean has been, and continues to be, an inspiration to everyone within the sport and organization. Her spirit, dedication and contributions make Frances McLean a deserving Canadian True Sport Award winner for 2012.”

McLean lived for basketball in her high school and college days, taking advantage of her slim, six-foot frame.

She played varsity basketball at Acadia University in Nova Scotia.

“I played when I was

young and then it got so I couldn’t,” said the Fanny Bay resident who hails from Moncton, N.B. “I have arthritis and I walk with a cane,” she said.

After undergoing leg surgery she thought her playing days were over. But wheelchair basketball, a sport she had never heard of until her neighbours mentioned it, presented an opportunity to revisit the court.

Three years ago she took the plunge and came out to a practice at the Comox Recreation Centre. Since then, McLean has not looked back. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Brewers in top spot in Tier 1 Banner Landscaping Brewers took over first place in Tier 1 of the Comox Valley Mixed Slo-pitch League with a convincing 26-5 trouncing over Balls Deep last week.

The Sunlife Slammers dropped their first game of the season as they fell 13-11 to the Mariners. The Mariners also knocked off the Heaters 14-11 to move closer to the leaders. Courtenay Kia trounced the Heaters 23-5. The Beachwood Café Ducks were 15-9 winners against Whistle Stop Madness.

Tier 2 The Wild took over first place as they beat Berard’s Plumbing 17-5 while the previously unbeaten Nissan Titans were nipped 11-10 by Mission Possible Shockers.

The Angels bounced Berard’s 19-8 and Applebee’s Average Joes were all over the Peanut Gallery 17-3.

SLO-PITCH Tier 3 ViiC Vikings remain the only unbeaten team in Tier 3 as they outlasted the Brew Jays 22-14. Ryan McCotter belted two homers for the Vikings. The Steamers moved into second spot with a pair of wins as they hammered the Elks Zombies 20-2 and beat the Wankees 13-5.

Applesauced also won both of their games, nipping the Dirty Birds 16-15 and doubling the Zombies 14-7. Despite homers by Tim Girard and Darren Berg in the same inning, the Oyster River Rats lost 12-11 to the Brew Jays.

Tier 4 Billy D’s Dodgers ran their record to 5-0, sweeping a doubleheader 17-13 against the C.V. Marine Misfits and doubling Komox Grind 20-10. Calm Batter also remain undefeated as they nipped

Merit Home Furniture Cruisers 6-5. G & G Instigators split a pair of games, beating up on the winless Pacers 21-6 but dropping a close 13-11 decision to RPM Electric Blue Thunder.

The Misfits trounced the Coco Loco’s 22-8 and Komox Grind got their first win of the season 17-4 against the

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Tier 5 Two unbeaten teams faced off in Tier 5 and the Tuls were 12-10 winners over EZ Ryders. The Tuls also knocked off the Swingers 19-8. The Malfunctions remain undefeated as they beat up on the Swingers 20-3.

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GOLF COMOX GOLF CLUB Ladies North Island Open Gross Net Andrea Kosa 77 Jean McCrea 71 Deb Hutchinson 82 Laurie Appleyard 71 Heather Swallow 83 Karen Vanetta 71 Karen Kloske 86 Buchan Mahon 71 Jan Dafoe 86 Anne Patterson 72 Medissa Morrow 87 Carmen Van Veller 72 Judy Hook 89 Sharon Crowe 72 Dee Horie 89 Grace Coulter 73 Georgina Hermans 89 Barb Dixson 73 Lorelei Banford 89 Marg Siddall 73 Karen Todoruk 89 Fran Robinson 73 Katy Macaulay 90 Sue Leakey 74 Judy Pouliot 91 Suzy Venuta 74 Nancy Riva 91 Frances Shaw 74 Carol Strachan 91 Brenda Good 74 June Linklater 92 Marlene Gerrie 74 Janice Nicklin 92 Linda Callender 75 Dawn Wright 93 Sheila Van Gisbergen 76 Johnna Dodd 93 Barb Buchanan 76 Valerie Anne Dingwall 96 Mary Ann Aikman 76

SLO-PITCH COMOX VALLEY MIXED LEAGUE Standings as of May 22 Tier 1 Team W L T Banner Landscaping Brewers 4 0 0 Sunlife Slammers 4 1 0 Mariners 3 1 1 Courtenay Kia 2 2 0 Beachwood Cafe Ducks 1 2 1 Heaters 1 2 0 Whistle Stop Madness 0 3 0 Balls Deep 0 4 0 Tier 2 The Wild 4 0 0 Nissan Titans 3 1 0 Applebee’s Average Joes 3 2 0 Mission Possible Shockers 2 1 0 Angels 2 2 0 Peanut Gallery 1 2 0 Wrecks 1 2 0 Berard’s Plumbing 0 6 0 Tier 3 VIIC Vikings 4 0 0 The Steamers 3 1 0 Applesauced 3 2 0 Dirty Birds 2 2 0 Brew Jays 2 3 0 Wankees 1 2 1 Oyster River Rats 1 3 1 Elk’s Zombies 1 4 0 Tier 4 Billy D’s Dodgers 5 0 0 Calm Batters 3 0 0 G&G Instigators 3 2 0 RPM Electric Blue Thunder 2 1 0 Merit Home Furniture Cruisers 2 2 0 C.V. Marine Misfits 2 2 0 Komox Grind 1 4 0 Pacers 0 3 0 Coco Locos 0 4 0 Tier 5 Malfunctions 3 0 0 TULS 3 0 0 EZ Ryders 3 1 0 Slippery Kittens 1 1 0 Contenders 1 1 0 T-Birds 1 2 0 Major Ballers 0 3 0 Swingers 0 4 0

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The Comox Valley Wild Novice lacrosse team concluded a spectacular tournament with a gold medal at the Travis Bateman Memorial Novice Lacrosse Tournament in Victoria over the long weekend.

A loss in the third game Saturday afternoon gave some doubts as to whether we would place in the medal round. However the news came late Saturday night that we would be playing in the gold medal round against Port Alberni on Sunday morning.

The tournament started Friday evening with a roller coaster first and second period against Nanaimo. The Wild went into the second period down two points but cut the lead to 3-2. The Wild stepped up their game in the third period and scored four goals en route to a 6-4 win. The Wild goaltending was outstanding and goalie Brody Laderoute was the game MVP. The Wild overwhelmed Westshore 11-6 in the second game, Saturday morn-

As a team ❝ collectively, they bought into, believed and executed our team philosophies and systems that I and my co-coaches have addressed in our practices.

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Doug Kampen ing, as Cameron Gregory led the way with three goals and an assist. Rowan Armstrong, Karter Pichette, Nathan Sam, Brandon Loyst and Eric Blamire all contributed to the scoreboard, Cole Poje contributed two assists.

Jessie Everson received the game MVP. After a short rest the Wild were back in the box for the third game Saturday afternoon against Saanich, which they lost 5-3. Game MVP Gregory had one goal while Armstrong and Poje added the other two with an assist

by Dylan Johannes.

Sunday morning the Wild fans were pumped and ready for a great game and the team delivered. Game MVP Armstrong worked the

net and led the scoring with eight of the 10 goals. Gregory scored one and assisted on three, Loyst scored one, Logan Bell and Zachary Ohlman both assisted.

“As a team collectively, they bought into, believed and executed our team philosophies and systems that I and my co-coaches have addressed in our practices,’’ noted Doug Kampen. “We really came together as a team and weekends like this embed lifelong memories.’’

The Comox Valley Wild are coached by Mike Gregory, Doug

Kampen and Dennis Johannes. The team manager is Sue Blamire.

For a team photo

of the Wild, check out this story online in the sports section at www. comoxvalleyrecord. com. — Wild Lacrosse

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“UBC assistant coach Paul Orazietti and the UBC coaching staff have asked Raiders Football to host the camp again next year,” Pidsosny added.

“We would like to thank all the volunteers, especially Carrie Gaudet, for their hard work and efforts to once again put on what can only be called a success. We would also like to thank our sponsors for their contributions: The Real Canadian Superstore, Quality Foods, TC Valley Collision, Fluid Bar and Grill, and UBC Athletics.”

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Comox Valley cyclists travelled to Enumclaw, Wash. for the Mutual of Enumclaw Stage Race this past weekend (May 19-20).

This stage race is one of the biggest cycling events held in Washington State and has attracted a number of Canadian riders.

Nine local riders competed at the event, including seven juniors. After much training locally, several of the riders managed podium results: •Isaac van der Vliet (Team Cycle U): 3rd overall, U13 Boys •Jessica Reynolds (Team Cycle U): 1st overall, U13 Girls •Mark Grant (Team Cycle U): 2nd overall, U15 Boys •Jordan Duncan (BC Provincial Team): 2nd overall, Category 3 Men •Kent Duncan (Comox Valley Cycling Club): 3rd overall, Men’s 45+ “The Comox Valley is definitely making a name for itself, with the number of developing junior riders achieving excellent results,” a spokesperson noted. “It is thanks to the local community who share the roads with these young riders while they train, that they can continue to develop.”

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May 28 to June 3

Sensible advice ups bike safety

YOUNG PEDALHEADS WELCOME to ride to the playground May 30.

PHOTO COURTESY OUR BIG EARTH MEDIA CO.

Kids can bike to playground May 30 Kids, come join the fun and celebrate being a pedalhead at Bike To The Playground.

We’ll be decorating our bikes and learning the rules of the sidewalk, as well as taking a great pedal through the park, from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 30.

Good times kick off at Simms Park and will bike to the Rotary Water Park

in Lewis Park. Stories and snacks for all.

There’s no charge for this fun way for kids ages 0-5 to get involved in Bike To Work Week 2012.

Bike To The Playground 2012 is brought to you by the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition, Our Big Earth Media Co., School District 71 StrongStart and Bike To Work Comox Valley.

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Buses and bicycles can work together Buses and bikes can go together — every Comox Valley transit bus is equipped with racks capable of supporting two bikes. The Comox Valley Transit celebration station will be located at the bus stop at Fourth and Cliffe in Courtenay on Tuesday, May 29 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. There will be refreshments and snacks for cyclists as well as transit information and prizes.

In March 2012, many transit service improvements came into effect including the downtown Courtenay-toComox express connector, on a one-year trial basis.

This downtown-to-downtown trip will now take 15 minutes instead of a half-hour. By taking the bus, people are helping to achieve the goals, objectives, and targets contained in the Comox Valley sustainability and regional growth strategies, related to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and increased mode share for transit. Check out www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/transit for information on bus routes and schedules.

Only several days remain before this year’s Bike To Work Week (May 28 to June 3) and plans are taking shape.

If you are new to bike commuting, here are a few tips to help you prepare.

• Plan your route and ride it ahead of time. If you know a regular commuter, ask them for advice, they may know shortcuts or which roads to take to avoid traffic (and hills!).

• Check your bike is in good working condition in advance, make sure the tires are fully inflated (maximum tire pressure is usually shown on the sidewall), the chain is lubricated and your brakes are working well.

Carry a spare tube and a pump, ideally you’ll know how to change a flat, but if you don’t, you’ll have what you need when asking for help.

• Find your helmet and make sure it fits securely and comfortably. If you don’t have one, visit your local bike store and get one, it’s the law!

• Be visible — wear bright clothing and don’t forget to check the batteries in your lights if you have them.

• It is a good idea to take a change of clothes, perhaps you could leave them at work, so you don’t have to carry them with you, hopefully it will be a dry, warm week, but you never can be sure.

• Figure out where you’ll leave your bike whilst you are at work. Bring a bike lock or find a secure place to store it during the day.

• Give yourself some extra time to stop by a Celebration Station on your way to work, enjoy a free snack and meet other bike commuters.

Assistance available During Bike to Work Week BCAA is offering free Bike Assist roadside assistance for bicycles to all participating BTWW cyclists — BCAA member or not — in case they experience a problem

during their ride. Not only that, BCAA will extend its free Bike Assist offer to all cyclists for the rest of June in commemoration of Bike Month.

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May 28 to June 3

Celebration Stations, etc.

Stop by these stations during the week, meet fellow cycling commuters, grab a snack and share in the fun:

MONDAY, MAY 28 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. — 19 Wing (Ryan Road & Military Row); 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. — Simon’s Cycles at I-Hos Gallery (Comox ‘Dyke’ Road); 8 to 9 a.m. — Courtenay Riverway Airpark (Behind CV Chamber of Commerce).

TUESDAY, MAY 29 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. — 19 Wing (Ryan Road & Military Row); 6.45 to 8.45 a.m. — I-Hos Gallery (Comox “Dyke” Road); 7:30 to 9 a.m. — Comox Valley Transit (4th Street & Cliffe Avenue).

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. — 19 Wing (Ryan Road & Military Row); 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. — Simon’s Cycles at I-Hos Gallery (Comox “Dyke” Road); 7 to 9 a.m. — City of Courtenay Green Team at Lewis Centre.

THURSDAY, MAY 31 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. — 19 Wing (Ryan Road & Military Row); 6.45 to 8.45 a.m. — Simon’s Cycles at I-Hos Gallery (Comox “Dyke” Road); 7 to 9 a.m. — G.P. Vanier High School (Headquarters

Road).

FRIDAY, JUNE 1 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. — 19 Wing (Ryan Road & Military Row); 7:30 to 9: 30 a.m. — Trail Bicycles (1999 Lake Trail Road); 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. — Cumberland Rec at Village Square, Cumberland.

Celebrate a week of commuting by bike at the Broken Spoke Bike Shop in downtown Courtenay from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday June 1. There’ll be music, prizes and a barbecue.

MUNICIPAL CHALLENGE The Comox Valley Cycling Coalition is inviting all staff and council of Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland and the Regional District to participate in a municipal challenge.

The municipality with the most rides (adjusted proportionally to the number of eligible participants — anyone on the community’s payroll) to work done by staff and members of council during Bike to Work Week will win a trophy and bragging rights until the following year.

Each municipality should appoint a leader for their team. Contact Ed Schum by e-mail at edschum@shaw.ca or phone 250-338-1653 for more info.

Active Comox Valley’s Robyn Butler and Patti Fletcher of Simon’s Cycles, want you to know you can win this Kona Dew commuter bicycle. Register yourself or your Bike to Work team at www.biketowork.ca/ comox_valley to become eligible to win the bike, which is courtesy of Simon’s Cycles. Remember, you don’t have to work in an office — some people work at home, are caregivers at home, or are retired — so any trip by bike that replaces a car trip counts. It can be to school, the store, to meet a friend for coffee, to the gym, or anywhere really.

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SPORTS

Bowlers strike again Pat Cutt Contributor

Nanaimo hosted the President’s Cup on May 17, which is social day of bowling with the executives of the zone clubs competing for a trophy – no money or medals involved.

Each club sends two mixed triples teams, made up of executive and committee members. The Courtenay contingent of April Gilchrist, Gaynor Bereza, Myrna Viers, Pat Norrad, Peter Harding and Archie Harris won three of their four games and inched by the zone group in ends won, thus successfully defending their 2011 performance.

Carrying on with a busy week, seven Courtenay teams competed in the Anderton Nurseries Mixed Triples on May 19-20 in Courtenay. Ellen Presley represented the sponsor to give first place honours to Parksville’s Gary Robinson (president of Bowls Canada), Ryan Uchman, and Lynn Chwartecki, winners of all four of their games.

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LOCAL FIELD LACROSSE players Alec Molander and Tanner Jones have been selected to play for a combined Vancouver Island-Lower Mainland team in the Adrenaline All Canada Lacrosse Games in Oshawa in July. The recruiting event will feature eight teams from across the country. The Highland Secondary students are the only players from north of Mill Bay on the team and play for the North Island Wild Ravens.

Courtenay’s Archie Harris, Al Hopwood, and Melie Ursulom had no losses but won three and tied one game for second place. Third went to Parksville’s Mick Banks with Rick and Lynne Britz; fourth to Qualicum’s Dave Childs with Kay and Charles McIntyre; fifth to Courtenay’s Vern Greenhill with Rick Quibell and Mary Mulligan.

Other teams participating were from Port Alberni, Nanaimo and Powell River. Thanks to the greens crew for a wonderful surface even through the rain and sprinklers, and to the ladies in the kitchen whose hospitality was awesome.

Three local teams will be off to Nanaimo on May 26-27 for the Centennial Mixed Fours and yet another exciting weekend. June 2-3 will be seminar time with Steve Forrest for some information of good deliveries and strategy. Sign up with Pete Harding to improve your game.

New members are always welcome and Jackie West’s weekly practice sessions run on Tuesdays.

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Enthusiastic school kids love to raise a racquet Instructor Brenda Dean also helping to battle diabetes in youth, adults Earle Couper Record Staff

Brenda Dean is serious about getting kids active.

And she wants them to have fun doing it.

To that end, the dynamic tennis instructor has been working with local elementary schools to spread the word that tennis is a great way to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

For the first time this year Dean, who offers lessons through both Courtenay and Comox rec centres, has expanded her teaching to include school classes.

“I met with Nick Moore (School District 71 physical education resource teacher) and asked if I could come in and do these (lessons) with the kids,” said Dean.

“I have been to seven schools with just over 400 children. I volunteer (at a school) four lunch hours a week. I bring all of the equipment (courtesy of Tennis Canada and Tennis BC) and introduce the kids to some basic skills and fun.”

While most of the instruction takes place in the school gym, Dean took advantage of a recent sunny spring day to have a group of enthusiastic Robb Road Elementary students play outdoors at the Robb Road courts in Comox.

Despite kids packing almost every corner of the courts, they were attentive, interested and eager to display their newly-acquired skills. After 40 minutes of play and instruction, the kids helped her pack up the nets as Dean headed off to another school.

Dean said the nice thing about going to the schools is the continuity it offers the

AN ATTENTIVE GROUP of Robb Road Elementary students watches Brenda Dean demonstrate a skill during recent lunch-hour session in Comox.

PHOTO BY EARLE COUPER kids. “It’s not just for one day,” she said. “And they actually have time to play tennis.”

Although there are not enough weeks in the year for her to visit all local elementary schools, Dean says the schools she has visited are seeing the value of the program. “The response has been good from the schools and the kids.”

She said the idea of bringing tennis to elementary schools came to her when she was teaching juniors at the Comox Valley Tennis Club last year. “It’s been very gratifying...so much more than I thought it was going to be.”

Dean is a member of the Tennis Professional Association, Canadian Fitness Professionals, an NCCP Level 2 coach and a Tennis Canada certified instructor.

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such a big part of her life, Dean was delighted to recently team up with the Canadian Diabetes Asso-

ciation (CDA).

“Together we are getting the word out about childhood obesity and the rise in

type 2 diabetes in children (as young as eight) and adults. This program is in line with what I am trying to promote.

“The Canadian Diabetes Association is excited about this partnership. Working with groups in my local and global community will only serve to help get children and adults more active,” Dean said.

Last year Dean became the Tennis Canada’s Building Tennis Communities champion for the Comox Valley and she said that partnering with the CDA will mean she will be developing even more programs in the weeks to come.

Getting kids outside having fun and not sitting at home in front of a TV or computer can be a family affair, and she notes tennis can be played year-round and is much more afford-

able than many think.

“All you need is a racquet, a ball and some concrete. I can show families how to set up something with a piece of skipping rope and some tape or chalk.”

Those wishing more information (including family tennis nights, team tennis and winter programs) can contact Dean through her website at www.inyourcourttennis.com. More information on her community programs is also available through Courtenay Rec and Comox Rec. Noting the success of Milos Raonic, Canada’s 22nd-ranked ATP male singles player, Dean feels future Canadian champions will come from the community ranks, which makes spreading the good word about tennis extremely worthwhile. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Thunder roars to Island Invitational championship Forget the Barclays Premier League title race for drama, last weekend’s nailbiter was the Island Invitational Cup final which set Comox Valley’s U13 Girls Thunder sponsored by Tenth Street Chiropractic against their fierce rivals Saanich Fusion FC. The first half was dominated by the Thunder with their high pressure defence compressing the Fusion in their own end and keeping them from mounting any sort of attack.

Thunder were able to attack down both sides of the pitch with speed and clinical passing from Grace, Nikola, Brook, and Justine whipping crosses into the box for Thunder’s

attacking players on several occasions.

In the middle of the pitch, Haley and Charlotte combined fantastically and had several opportunities to put Thunder ahead, but just could not get the ball past the steady Fusion keeper to the oohs and ahhs of the fans.

Time and again the CVUSC’s attack would be thwarted by the stingy Fusion defence in the final third and yet so too was Thunder’s defence with Rachel and Abbie giving no room for the Fusion attacking outside midfielders to turn or move the ball towards the Thunder end.

The dominance of the first half was clear in the

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The first half was dominated by the Thunder with their high pressure defence compressing the Fusion in their own end and keeping them from mounting any sort of attack.

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manner with which the two centre backs, Jayden and Natalie, could freely move over the halfway line to keep the Fusion attack from getting into gear, knocking first time balls back into the Fusion end.

At half time, coaches Ash Mohtadi and Sandy Grant noted the confidence, pressure, and strength the team had exhibited in the first half and urged them to keep up the pressure.

And within a few min-

utes, Thunder found the net with a beautiful finish by Olivia in the goal area from a corner kick set piece. This put Thunder up and surely with the strength of their defending would be enough to win the hard-fought game. But tell that to Camryn who a few minutes later made a fantastic counterattacking run by herself from near midfield to finish with a powerful strike putting Thunder up 2-0.

Surely now Fusion would concede the game and fold.

But this was not the case, as they came back even harder pushing girls into attacking positions. Lizzie, Emma, Abbie and Danielle were courageous in keeping the unrelenting Fusion attack from capitalizing and it looked like Thunder would hold off until the end.

Then with five minutes to go the unthinkable happened, a lovely dipping volley from about 20 yards out made its way just over the outstretched hands of the Thunder keeper and under the crossbar: 2-1 with four minutes to play.

Much to the surprise of the CVUSC coaching staff, this did not seem to faze the

on-field Thunder girls who continued to mount attack after attack with fine midfield play from Maddie, Zoe and Brynne, hedging their bets in the process, but coming very close to scoring a third and fourth goal.

Sighs of relief and cheers of joy came when the final whistle was blown and Thunder’s season came to a memorable end as Vancouver Island Cup 2012 champions. Well done to all the girls from both teams who played their hearts out on the pitch that day!

For a team photo of the Thunder, check out this story online in the sports section at www.comoxvalleyrecord.com.

— U13 Thunder

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Young basketball players shine at Nash skills night Over 80 youngsters participated in Steve Nash Skills Night for Thunderball Basketball 2012 on May 9 at G.P. Vanier.

“It looked like all of them enjoyed the experience, as well as a hundred parents in the stands cheering them on,” said Thunderball spokesperson Larry Street.

There were seven events

throughout the evening and each event was separated into four categories: Boys Grade 4/5, Girls Grade 4/5, Boys Grade 6/7 and Girls Grade 6/7.

Sixteen coaches were on hand to judge and monitor the events, with results as follows: Speed Dribble Grade 4/5 Boys Pierre Oliver; Grade

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Wall Pass Grade 4/5 Boys Cedar Lloyd/Trenton Johnson; Grade 4/5 Girls Amy Brucker; Grade 6/7 Boys Coen Leopkey; Grade 6/7 Girls Danielle Robertson.

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Speed Lay Ups Grade 4/5 Boys Pierre Oliver/Cedar Lloyd; Grade 4/5 Girls Jaimie Hatch; Grade 6/7 Boys Nathan Ruttan; Grade 6/7 Girls Chloe Speed.

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Chloe Speed; Knock Away Dribble Grade 4/5 Boys Pierre Oliver; Grade 4/5 Girls Jaimie Hatch. Grade 6/7 Boys Quinn Delorme; Grade 6/7 Girls Rhianna Hamilton.

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Experience shows that The Lipstick Effect is real T

he idea for this column came from a remark that Fran Shire made to Smitty and me during an elk hunt in 2010.

She said, “You know you guys are not going to see anything unless you have lipstick in the cab.” What she was really telling us was that unless we had the unique talents of a woman in our group we would miss much of the action.

Last fall she lived up to her lipstick reputation by landing the largest coho and halibut during a group outing with her and her husband. Further to this end Sharon Robinson, Charley Vaughan’s daughter consistently caught her limits first and also landed the largest chum salmon while fishing with her family in Johnstone Strait last fall.

The picture accompanying the column is of Dorie Smith on the left and Elaine Shaw on the right. They are displaying The Lipstick Effect as they applied it for over 100 years – when you put their collective fishing careers together. It has been a few years since the girls have accompanied Smitty and me, but when they did they caught more than their share of the fish. I clearly recall one day several years when we were Buzz Bombing from our respective boats south of the Comox bell buoy. Dorie connected with a large chinook that headed

DORIE SMITH AND Elaine Shaw are living proof of The Lipstick Effect as this photograph from the early 1990s illustrates. PHOTO BY RALPH SHAW for Denman Island and Smitty had to follow in their boat.

When they came back they displayed a prime 35-pound chinook which was their best for the season while celebrating a wedding anniversary at the time.

On another occasion Elaine and I were fly fishing on Hyas Lake in the Interior near Kamloops where we had a log cabin. It was in 1980 and we had just returned home to the Interior (we lived in Kamloops at the time) from fishing at Bates Beach and had shown friends some lovely coho salmon we had

caught.

It was twilight and Elaine was casting a #12 Tom Thumb up onto shallow shoal waters when she had a hard strike and a corresponding splash and she exclaimed, “My God, I have hooked the beaver!” What followed was an exciting, dragged out fight between a very large rainbow trout and a very small lady fly fisher. When we netted the fish I said, “We have to show it to the folks in the cabin next to ours while it is still fresh or people will think it was a coho.” That trout weighed eight pounds, nine ounces and I

believe it still holds the modern day record for Hyas Lake.

Our three daughters were all well endowed with The Lipstick Effect when it came to fishing and the outdoors. I recall an occasion when our eldest daughter Melanie lost a macho boyfriend when her fly fishing skills exceeded his during an evening fishing from our cabin.

I clearly recall when Lynnea caught a chinook in the 25-pound range that was bigger than what her husband and I caught. I shall always remember fishing Buzz Bombs with Leanne when she was a young teenager and we

had a double hook-up on chinook at Tribune Bay and of course hers was the larger of the two fish.

All humour aside, I am convinced that women have unique talents when fishing with lures or flies that require sensitive techniques in presenting the tackle, that gives them an advantage over brisk, less sensitive retrieves from the stronger sex.

This is especially true when fishing small jigs as in Buzz Bombs, Zzingers and fly fishing with select wet and dry flies. I can attest that when the girls fished with us they always caught their share.

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The family would like to express their gratitude for the exceptional care Sandra received from Dr. Johnson, her colleagues and staff at Highland Medical Clinic. Also to the staff of the Zellers Pharmacy, Sandra loved you all as family. Thank you.

A Memorial Service in honour of Sandra will be held at Piercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mt Washington Funeral Home in Courtenay on Saturday May 26, 2012 at 11am. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Holiday Inn Express in Courtenay from 1pm to 5pm for family and friends to drop in and share their favorite stories and memories Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Canadian Lung Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation or the local SPCA.

Zilkie, Charles William (Bill) April 29, 1923-May 18, 2012 It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Predeceased by his parents Charles and Matilda and sister Caroline. Bill is survived by his wife of 66 years Eileen, his children Larry (Rose), Elaine (John), Ron (Rhonda), Doug (Linda), eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, sisters Ann, Rosie, Emily, and brother Fred (Doreen).

Bill was born in Woodland Washington and moved to Prince George B.C. with his family at the age of five. The family homesteaded there and when World War II started Bill enlisted in the Canadian Army at the age of 18.

While serving overseas for Canada he was asked to join the â&#x20AC;&#x153;First Special Service Forceâ&#x20AC;? amalgamating Canadian and U.S. soldiers. As a member of this force he received the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bronze Star,â&#x20AC;? one of the highest awards in the U.S. Military and given out to very few Canadians.

After coming home from the war he married Eileen and moved to Courtenay where he started his logging career.

After falling for ten years he switched jobs and co-owned a barber shop on 4th street for another ten years. The lure of logging brought Bill back falling again where he worked 22 years at Woss Lake until his retirement at the age of 63. He loved his job and took a lot of pride in it.

Bill was a founding and lifetime member of the Courtenay Fish and Game Club and a long time member of the Courtenay Elks. His hobbies included making burl tables and clocks, fishing, hunting, camping, and his all important vegetable garden. Many good times were experienced at Kitty Coleman campground where Bill and Eileen were a fixture every summer, and he especially enjoyed the hunting trips he had every year with his three sons throughout B.C. Taking time out to go on trips throughout North America to his army reunions with his fellow buddies were also rewarding and exciting for him. Bill lived a full life and was much loved by his family and friends. His gentle, friendly kindness and compassion was something we will always remember and will strive to be like.

He was truly one-of-a-kind and we were so fortunate to have him in our lives.

We would like to thank Dr.Helmer and the staff at Cumberland Lodge where he spent the last four and a half years of his life.

He thought of them as his extended family and they treated him the same way with love and kindness. At Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request there will be no service. If friends so wish in lieu of flowers a donation to the Cumberland Lodge would be appreciated.

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Rosie, Bill of Courtenay, passed away peacefully at home, in the presence of his family and friends on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Predeceased by his brother George, he is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife of 55 years, Marjorie; son Alan (Susan) Rosie; Daughter Kellan Rosie, his sister Marie Couchman (Richard) and his little sweetheart Camryn Rain Smith.

Private cremation arrangements. For those wishing, donations in Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102-1509 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2K6 would be appreciated.

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Vernon A. Gaudet August 2, 1938 - May 14, 2012 Passed away at home.

Predeceased by his parents Alphonse and Martha Gaudet. He is survived by his wife Eunice, daughter Brenda (Greg), son David (Antonietta), brother Ronnie (Faye), grandson Jonathan, granddaughters Tabitha, Courtney, Samantha, and Taylor, nieces, grandnieces & grandnephews.

There will be no service and the family respectfully requests they be permitted to grieve in private at this time. We will miss him greatly. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers please make a donation to your favourite charity.

It is with overwhelming sorrow that we announce the sudden death of our daughter

Calista Jasmine Fleming in the early morning of Thursday, May 17. Born in the Yukon in November of 1991, raised in Regina Saskatchewan, Calista had finally found her true home learning and practicing photography in the Comox Valley.

Her radiant smile, determined work-ethic and ready willingness to embrace new adventures will always be missed by her friends and family. Her family would like to thank everyone who helped make her last few months on Earth the happiest and very best time of her life. Her close friends Jesse, Kareen, Amanda and Hanna were especially appreciated.

Her instructors at North Island College did a superb job helping her find her true calling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boomerâ&#x20AC;? was frequently quoted as a great teacher. An art and photography show in mid June will act as a fitting memorial to my girl.

Details will be published as they are confirmed. A scholarship fund to support the education of aspiring photographers will be established in her name through North Island College.

Mortality is like a thin piece of paper with â&#x20AC;&#x153;lifeâ&#x20AC;? on one side and â&#x20AC;&#x153;deathâ&#x20AC;? on the other. A sudden gentle breeze can turn that sheet and change everything forever in a moment. Love your family well.

Norma Lockwood died with grace in her lovely home on Wednesday May 16, 2012 at 91 years.

Peter, Michele and Ren would like you to join us to celebrate her life and to cherish and share memories on May 27, 2012 at Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Avenue, Comox BC at 3 pm.

Johannes Gerhard Wilhelm Kroemer (Hans) 1935-2012 Passed away peacefully at home in Courtenay, BC on May 20, 2012 with his loving friend Barb by his side.

Hans born in Glietwitz Germany, immigrated to Ottawa, Canada in 1951 where he met his wife Marion Kroemer. They married in 1955 and Hans joined the Armed Forces shortly after. He was in the 2 RCHA for 17 years before transferring to the Intelligence Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Hans retired in the beautiful Comox Valley where he and his wife developed a love for gardening. They had a beautiful garden in their backyard, entertaining many of summer nights while his family and friends relaxed and enjoyed a wonderful time.

Predeceased by his wife Marion Kroemer (1997), his daughter Cheri Kroemer (2011) and his grandson Allan Bacon (1994).

Survived by his sister Charlotte Bruchmueller (Ottawa, Ont) and many nieces and nephews in Ontario.

Lovely remembered and survived by his children Debi Perfitt (Phil), Monica Kroemer (Robert Perfitt), Angela Kroemer and Sam Kroemer.

Also survived by grandchildren â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jason Bacon, Joshua Bain, Zachary Perfitt, Stephanie MacKinnon, Christine MacKinnon , Jillian Kroemer and 10 great grandchildren with love.

He will be sadly missed by all family and friends.

Silently drifting away into the night, released from all your pain and into the loving arms of family past.

With love from all of us. Good day and good night.

There will be Poppy Celebration at the Wing in Comox on May 23 2012 at 3 PM. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice. Everyone is welcomed.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and other having claims against the Estate of Mary Jean Dick Campbell Thomas, also known as, Jean Thomas, Deceased, who died on the 15th day of September, 2011, are hereby required to send them to the Executor, Ralph Kenneth Stevenson, at #112-7088 West Saanich Road, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, V8M 1P9, before the 27th day of June, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he has notice.

We never ask for miracles, But today just one would do, To see our front door open, And our dearest Mum walk through.

Always loved and always missed.

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In loving memory of our daughter and sister Brenda who left us on May 22, 2010.

If lilies grow in heaven Lord please pick a bunch for us, place them in our daughters arms and tell her theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re from us, tell her we love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile. Because remembering her is easy, we do it everyday but there is an ache within our hearts that will never go away.

Love Mom, Dad, Sheryl & Renee.

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DEATHS

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Caroline Cranmer

IN MEMORIAM

NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Wilhelmina De Haas also known as Wilhelmina DeHaas also known as Wilhelmina Dehaas, Deceased, formerly of Glacier View Lodge, 2450 Back Road, Courtenay, B.C., V9N 9G8 are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executrix c/o Holland Cameron, Barristers & Solicitors, 1779 Comox Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 3L9, before the 6th day of July, 2012 after which date the Estate assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims of which it has notice.

passed away May 18, 2012.

Born in Kingcome Inlet, B.C. Caroline Cranmer was a New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day babyâ&#x20AC;Ś January 1, 1929â&#x20AC;Ś that might explain a lot?! She loved to celebrate a New Year with optimism and cheer! She also loved her mother Ethel Pearson very much!

One of their favorite past times was spending time together playing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bingoâ&#x20AC;?. Even when Caroline was known to sayâ&#x20AC;Ś I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any money Momâ&#x20AC;Ś her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responseâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? I will pick you up atâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? They had other favorite social outings but bingo was one that was definitely a multi-generational family activityâ&#x20AC;Ś a few daughtersâ&#x20AC;Ś even a son or two would join them for a chance at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;jackpotâ&#x20AC;?. It was â&#x20AC;&#x153;oneâ&#x20AC;? of their favorite places to socialize.

Caroline also loved to knit. She kept busy making socks, toques, blankets and even an occasional sweater. Her sweaters didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always look like they were knit to fit but they sure were nice to receive. Watching her knit was as much fun as receiving or â&#x20AC;&#x153;buyingâ&#x20AC;? one of her handy crafts. When she watched WWE wrestling her fingers would fly as did her arms when she jumped up from the couch and screamedâ&#x20AC;Ś kick â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em in the ...!

Many of her children and grandchildren still watch wrestling today and remember â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grannyâ&#x20AC;? fondly... no matter what her ageâ&#x20AC;Ś she loved wrestling!

Coronation Street and other soap operas became a popular daily or weekly activity for those introduced to and then addicted to her crazy showsâ&#x20AC;Ś thanks Mom. Caroline dearly loved all her familyâ&#x20AC;Ś especially her 7 children.

She was fortunate that she celebrated all her kids 40th birthdays and then some. She also loved her 13 grand-children and her 11 great grand-children and many nieces, nephews and their families.

Caroline is survived by brother and sister, Reginald (Rusty) Wilson 85 yrs old, Emily (nee Wilson) 82 yrs old and her youngest brother Bill Wilson. She is also survived by her 7 children: Valerie, Myrna, Geary, Robert, Jeannie, Vera and Billy. Her 13 Grandchildren; Sean, Michael, Katherine, Shane, Alisa, Peter, Jesse, Cody, Kelii, Kalum, Melissa and Kathleen and her 11 GreatGrandchildren.

Caroline was predeceased by her Grandfather and Grandmother, Hemas Johnson, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ombliâ&#x20AC;? and Adamma Johnson. Her Mother, Ethel Pearson (nee Coon and Wilson) (Nov 1999). Her father, Alfred Coon and step-fathers Charlie Wilson and Fred Pearson (May 2001). Her sisters â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shadowâ&#x20AC;? Vera Garseth (nee Wilson) and Donna Tyndall (nee Cook) and her brother Calvin Wilson. Her exHusband Doug Eugene Cranmer (Jan 31, 2009), past partners Gordon Wright â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Scottieâ&#x20AC;? and Bill Millard. She was also predeceased by her beautiful niece, Luann Garseth (March 10, 2005) and her Grandson Aaron Malboeuf. A special thank you to Dr. L Sehn at the Vancouver Cancer Clinic, Dr. Bakshi and Dr. P. Camacho and the nurses at St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox.

The family is looking forward to sharing and hearing stories about Caroline at our Celebration of Life: Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;OMOKS FIRST NATION Band Office, 3320 Comox Rd COMOX BC at 2pm Saturday, May 26, 2012.

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Howell, Helen Agnes (Turner)

1405 Little River Road, Lazo (across from CFB Comox)

May 25, 1922 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 18, 2012 It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Helen Howell after a lengthy illness.

She leaves to mourn her loving husband, Doug, after a happy marriage of 65 years, her three sons, Richard (Julia) of Comox, Stephen (Judith) of Victoria and David (Susan) of Campbell River. Also her beloved grandchildren Carlee Cindric (Daniel) of Pemberton, Kimberly of Comox, Joshua and Jasmine of Campbell River, her brother William Turner of Sidney, sister Marilyn Houger of Calgary, sisters-in-law Doris Howell of Dartmouth, Elizabeth Teasdale of Victoria, Margaret Evans of Lopez Island, Washington and cousin Elaine Seay of Michigan. As well as many nieces and nephews, their families and second cousins in BC and England, plus a host of dear friends.

Helen was the eldest child of William and Ethel Turner of Rossland, BC. She was raised and received her schooling in Rossland, taking her senior matriculation in Trail, BC. From there she went to the Trail Business School, later becoming an instructor and Assistant Manager, until the time of her marriage in 1946. She worked, temporarily, for the Accounting Corp of America in Victoria until her first child, Rick, arrived. Helen was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and sister-in-law and all of whom were beneficiaries of her loving, caring, unselfish life.

She took great pleasure in the arts, particularly music and literature, and never failed to complete her daily crossword puzzle. She was a long-time member of the United Church of Canada and the Rebekah Lodge in Rossland, Victoria, Nelson and Comox.

She volunteered for the BC Tel Pioneers, the Oak Bay Lodge and the Jubilee Manor in Nelson. Over the years Helen and Doug enjoyed camping and travelling with their family in BC, Canada and the USA. After retirement they completed numerous trips overseas until ill health prevented further travel.

The family wishes to thank Drs. Ostry, Brailey, Moise and Lundy for exceptional care over many years, along with the nursing staff and technicians at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox. Also thanks to the palliative care nurses and home care workers.

A memorial service of thanksgiving for Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life with us will be held at 2:00PM on May 29th, 2012 at Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive, Comox, with Rev, Maggie Enwright officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the BC Cancer Foundation, or to a charity of choice.

250-334-0707

www. comoxvalleyfuneralhome.com

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Mt Washington Ski Resort Ltd of Mt Washington BC intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNO), West Coast Service Centre for a Commercial-General Tenure for use as a Car Park situated on Provincial Crown land located in the North 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 30 TP. 9 in the Comox District.

The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File #1413767. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section head, Ministry Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142-2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6J9, or emailed to: authorizingagency.nanaimo@gov. bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until June 30, 2012.

MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.isp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor.

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HELP WANTED

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Puntledge RV Campground is seeking

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Call 1-866472-4339 today for an interview.

COMOX VALLEY CURLING CLUB GENERAL MANAGER Effective Sept 1, 2012.

Successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, while able to organize, direct & control daily club operations within the approved budget. Computer, accounting, and marketing skills required. Full time during season part time off season.

CVCCHiring@aldia.ca Applications will be accepted until June 15, 2012.

a camp host, starting June 22. Must have your own RV, parital hook up site in exchange for light duties. Contact Manager 250-334-3773 or email Puntledge_rv_campground @shaw.ca

HELP WANTED

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Live, Work and Play on Vancouver Island

P/T (SATURDAY and relief) for busy Mini Storage. Good communication and computer skills an asset. Please submit resume to 1697 Ryan Road, Comox, BC, V9M 4C7.

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Human Resources Manager Port Hardy Processing Plant Marine Harvest is the world’s leading producer of quality farmed salmon. Our Canadian operation requires an experienced professional to lead the human resources activities at our processing plant, located in Port Hardy. The plant operates 2 shifts per day, 5 days/week year-round, producing high quality whole fish and fillets for our customers in North America and Asia.

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ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy.

Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certificate & BCTQ. Send resume: fax 250-949-9230 or email kkelec@cablerocket.com.

ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy.

Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certificate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com.

THE CANADIAN Red Cross is seeking summer students for their North, Central and South Island locations. For details please go to www.redcross.ca How You Can Help, Careers, Canadian Opportunities.

SUPPORT WORKER. Required to support young man Mon-Fri. 4 pm-Midnight at residence in Buckley Bay. Position starts June 01/12.

Successful candidate will possess excellent support Skills, utilizing a positive, consistent approach with experience working with persons with complex disability and challenging behaviour. Criminal Record Check, CPR/First Aid certification required. Interested candidates e-mail: markdm@shaw.ca RV TECHNICIAN required on a part time basis. Must be RV Gas Certified. Please email your resume to: service@comoxvalleyrv.com SERVICE MANAGER and Service/Parts counter person required by Comox Valley RV. Email resume to danny@comoxvalleyrv.com

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Project Leader Nanaimo Youth Services Association seeks a dynamic individual to coordinate an innovative program, which assists employment disadvantaged youth to find employment in the Customer Service, Tourism, Marine Host, Construction industry. The successful candidate will blend strong job development and marketing skills with sound knowledge of the customer service industry, excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, and a well-developed capacity to support and assist at-risk youth.

GAIN THE SKILLS. GET THE JOB.

This is a 35 hour a week term certain position; starting immediately or as soon as possible; which will require the incumbent to complete a successful criminal record check, have relevant training/education in the Human Services, possess a valid BC Driver’s License.

Competitive wage and benefits. The program is delivered out of Courtenay.

Resumes and cover letters must be received by 4:00 p.m. Friday June 1, 2012 by email at reception@nysa.bc.ca, or Fax 250-754-8661 Attention: Sheila White, No Late submissions will be accepted.

Only short listed applicants will be notified.

Job description can be viewed @ www.nysa.bc.ca

HOMESTAY FAMILIES Needed for Japanese boys for July 24 to Aug 10. Stipend paid.

Call Louise 250-334-1501.

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HIRING A Cook, Completion of high school & at least 3 years experience in Japanese or Korean cuisine is required.

Basic English & Korean is required. Prepare and complete dishes, plan/develop menu, train junior cooks. 37.5 hrs/wk, $16-18/hr send resume to ahracomox@gmail.com AHRA Restaurant: 727 G Anderton Rd, Comox, BC

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Please apply in person during non-peak periods.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL Campbell River Area: Journeymen, Sheet Metal Workers or Steel Fabricator.

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Bayshore Home Health Is currently seeking RN’s & LPN’s to provide one on one care for children with complex care needs in the Courtenay area. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children, we would love to hear from you.

Pediatric experience is an asset, however, we do offer client specific training. Interested individuals are encouraged to fax or email resume to:

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Bark, top soil, gravel, sawdust, wood chips.

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PETS PETS NON SHED poodle yorkie bichon X puppies ready for June 5th shots health check norwood6384@hotmail.com or 250-703-3758. $700.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE Do you love collectibles?

Come and see us at the Filberg Gift Shop, Comox.

Enjoy a tour of the Filberg Home and all it’s history.

AUCTIONS

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Used cedar fencing five feet 11 - 1x4, 22 - 1x8, $75.

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FRIENDLY FRANK LIKE NEW, 26’ extension ladder, $75. Call (250)338-4422.

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NO EARLY BIRDS! BLACK CREEK. 2276 Ployart Rd., Sat. May 26, 8am-1pm.

Indoor Garage Sale. Too many items to list.

BOWSER- 4823 Ocean Trail.

Sat, May 26, 8:30am-1:30pm.

Canadian antique furniture: Pine kitchen table & chairs, mahogany dresser, students desk, rocking chairs, wash stand, doll house w/furnishings, fishing gear, wood carvings and household items.

(250)757-9527.

COMOX - 1250 Anderton Road. Korean Baptist Church Yard Sale. Sat. May 26. 9-2.

Kitchen items, Household items, Clothing, Kid’s items and much more. Rain or Shine.

COMOX- 1454 Jackson Dr ( off Anderton) Sat, May 26, 8am-2pm.

Furniture, stain glass, iron bed, lots of items large & small.

COMOX: 2054 Mackenzie Ave., Sat., May 26th, 8-12.

Women’s clothes 8-12, boys clothes 4-6x, kids picnic table, toys, bedding, household etc...

COMOX- 2060 McKenzie Ave, Sat, May 26, 8am-11pm.

Many household items, something for everyone.

COMOX- 2171 Wallace AveSat, May 26, 9am-noon. Fundraiser for London Bound Athlete. Med & lrg dog carriers, clothes, household, toys, books, games & more.

COMOX - 2262 Heron Cres.

Sat. 10-1pm. Multi Family Sale. Quilters misc, batik fabric, plants, furniture.

COMOX - 2476 Avro Arrow, 9-3. Huge Garage Sale.

Household, tools, furniture etc COMOX - 359 Pritchard Rd. Sat/Sun 9-4. Tents, inflatable boat, household.

COMOX. 551, 540 & 555 & others on Andrew Ave, off Lazo Road. Sat. May 26, 9am.

Comox - 808 Highridge Court.

Sat., 9-4pm. Kids gear, great household items, tools, outdoor equipment.

COMOX CENTRE MALLPortaugusta Rd, Sat, May 26, 9am-5pm.

Curves Comox Craft Sale for Heart & Stroke.

COMOX - Del’s Mobile Home Park. #37-1240 Wilkinson Rd. Sat June 2. 9-2pm COURTENAY: 1090 27th St., Sat., May 26th, 8:30-2pm. Estate multifamily sale, something for everyone.

COURTENAY-1135 21st St 26th/27th, 8-1pm. Household, free standing basketball hoop.

COURTENAY, 1261 Elkhorn Plc., Sat, May 26, 8am-4pm.

COURTENAY - 1320A 13th St. Sat. 9-12. Tables, T.V’s Misc. items.

COURTENAY- 1350B Stewart Ave, Sun, May 27, 9am-1pm.

COURTENAY- 1582 & 1564 Mallard, Sat, May 26, 8am12pm. Multi Family Sale.

COURTENAY1606 MALLARD Dr, (between Valley View & Malahat) Sat, May 26, 8am-12noon. Oak curio cabinet, collectibles and more.

COURTENAY - 2058 Nevis Pl. Sat/Sun 8-3pm.

Gigantic Moving Sale. Almost all furniture must go! Mechanics tools, antique dresser set, shopvac.

COURTENAY- 1919 St. Andrews Place Sat May 26 8noon. Annual multi family garage sale Heather Glen Patio Homes Rain or shine. Hallmark boxed collectors, Christmas houses, misc Christmas, treadmill, shuffleboard, misc small appliances and many misc items.

E COURTENAY- Zeballos Dr., Annual Neighbourhood sale.

Sat. May 26, 8-2pm. Something for everyone.

COURTENAY 2120 Stewart Avenue Saturday 26, 8am-1pm Large multi family sale.

Linens, handcrafted items china, tools, collectables, books, shelf, toys, crib & much more. All good stuff!

COURTENAY - 2263 Swallow Cres. Sat May 26, 8-12. Toys, clothes, household items.

COURTENAY - 2354 Idiens Way. Sat. 7-12. Early birds welcome. Moving Sale. Dining Table/chairs, toys, Kids Clothes, books misc. items COURTENAY - 2604 Cathy Cre. follow arrows on Virginia Dr. Sat 8-2. Neighborhood sale.

Household, men’s clothing, leather coats.

COURTENAY- 2787-22 Wentworth. Sat 9- Moving sale, rain or shine. Behind Art Knapps.

ESTATE SALE- Everything must go! Courtenay, 790A Park Place, Sat, May 26 & Sun, May 27, 10am-2pm.

FANNY BAY SENIORS Annual Garage Sale Saturday May 26, 2012 8:00am - 2:00pm 418 Ships Point Road Fanny Bay

Lots of Treasures Inside the Hall and in the Yard Hot dogs and beverages Bake Sale Raffle Funds raised are used to support our Seniors Hall LARGE GARAGE Sale at Bay Community Church, 1105 Pritchard in Comox, for World Vision in Tanzania. Sat, May 26, 8am-1pm.

MULTI-FAMILY Yard Sale!

Saturday, May 26, 8am-1pm.

Wallace Gardens CFB, Comox

COURTENAY, 3397 Lake Trail Rd., Sat, May 26, 8am2pm. Multi Family Sale.

RED HAT Sale and swap.

LOTS OF BLING. Hats, clothing and crafts. Sat. May 26, 10am-2pm., Comox Legion.

COURTENAY - 430 Arden Rd. (off 1 st. Puntledge Park) Sat May 26, 8 am - 2 pm

ROYSTON- 3381 Kentwood Rd, Sat, May 26, 10am-2pm.

Huge Multi-family Sale!

COURTENAY - 4951 Cliffe Road. Sunday, May 27, 9-2pm. Household, tools.

ROYSTON 3797 Laurel Dr. Sat., May 26, 9 -4. HUGE family sale Too many items to list.

COURTENAY - 495 Fitzgerald. Sat 9-2. Francophone Association. Toys, furniture, keyboard, office supplies. + More.

COURTENAY - 579 5th st St. John the Devine. Sat 8 am 100’s oodles of oddities, collectables, children’s books, jewelry, steamer trunks, furniture.

COURTENAY EAST - Big Neighbourhood Sale Partridge Place. Sat. May 26 8am- noon Courtenay Flea Market EVERY SUNDAY Puntledge Road past bottle depot No booking required.

Space $15 Vendors set up 7am-2pm Call Greg 250-334-1540

ROYSTON - 3868 Warren Ave.. Sat May 26. 8am- 2pm .Moving sale U15 BOYS (Riptide Team) Fundraiser Bottle Drive at Courtenay Elementary, Sat, May 26, 9:30 -12pm.

UNION BAY PLANT SALE5676 Green Ave. Sat & Sun, May 26 & 27, 9am-3pm.

Drought tolerant perennials & grasses. Low Prices! Information: 250-335-1683.

W. COURTENAY, 3896 Lake Trail Rd., Sat, May. 26, 10am2pm. Garage Sale. This and that. Snow blower, riding lawn tractor, X-Box, camping and household stuff.

COURTENAY. MULTI-FAMILY sale. Sat. May 26, 8amnoon. 2461 Stirling Cres.

COURTENAY: SATURDAY, May 26th, 8-11. 2117 Murrelet (near the Comox Quality Foods). Duo family garage sale; teenage & ladies clothing, kitchen items, sports equip ie: hockey gear and horseback riding items. Futon, jewelry and lots more...

COURTENAY - Tim Hortons Ryan Road, JUNE 2 9-1pm.

All proceeds support “Camp Day” Help Send A Deserving Child To Camp!

CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY Schools Society 4th Annual HUGE GARAGE SALE, Sun, May 27, 9am-3pm at Cumberland Elementary, 2644 Ulverston Ave. All items priced by donation.

E. COURTENAY, 1964 Ninth St. E., Fri, May 25 (10am6pm) & Sat, May 26 (9am12pm). Misc items & more.

What: Flea Market/ Garage Sale Fundraiser for PROJECT RESCUE, who saves girls & women from the sex trade in India.

When: Sat May 26 10 - 2pm Where: Riverbend, 4729 Headquarters Rd Courtenay.

Entry: $2 or more donation.

Table Rentals for selling handcrafted or second-hand items, call 250-334-2593. Or briwin95@hotmail.com

INVITE THE WHOLE NEIGHBOURHOOD to your garage sale with a classified ad Call 1-855-310-3535 www.bcclassified.com

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

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.

PRIDE LIFT Chair, 2 yrs old ex cond. $475 sm. red folding couch $50 Fairy tale doll collection w/ cabinet 334-0054

EAST COURTENAY 3 bdrms, 2 baths, close to all amenities.

Lg. bonus room g/f. Beautiful yard w/ garden. shed. Pad for boat/RV. $359,900. 250-3343969. VT @ http://courtenayrancher4sale.weebly.com

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.

HOMES WANTED

FURNITURE

WE BUY HOUSES BRAND NEW LUXURY Queen size pillow top Mattress set in original pkg. leftover from large hotel order, 800 coils. Compare at $1199 - Liquidation $490.

Eleven available.

King Sets $705.

Delivery available. Text or call 1(250)334-7527 to reserve set or email:

SCHOOL DISTRICT #71 WOODWORK EQUIPMENT AUCTION The school district is disposing of woodworking equipment not needed.

Most of it is 3 phase, and many pieces are in very good condition. There are 46 pieces. If you would like a list and pictures of the pieces, please email: sd71auction@gmail.com Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012, 7pm Place: SD#71 Maintenance Yard, 2963 Vanier Drive. Just up hill from Comox Valley sports Centre.

Preview: Tuesday, May 29. 7pm For reserved or distant bidding Contact Randy.grey@sd71.bc.ca 250-897-5632 For general contact: sd71auction@gmail.com Method of payment; cash or cheque. Cash Deposit required at time of bid.

northisland@themattressguy.ca

DOWNSIZING. For sale various Items of furniture.

Eg, dining table, chairs, wall unit with built-in TV and PVR, drop-down desk and two cupboards.

250-339-9260 or 250-339-3292.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR w/adjustable back rest, $2800.

Manual wheelchair, compact model, $450. Electric hospital bed $850. Standing security pole $250. (250)339-4345.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 12’ Lund aluminum boat with trailer and 4.5 Mercury engine, has 2 new boat seats, low time, $1600 obo Call 250-897-3143 weekends 778-420-1102

303C 698 Aspen 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. $850/ mth Avail. Immed.

1130B 2nd Ave 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appliances. $775/mth Avail. June 1st

Call: 1-250-616-9053

B2 - 130 Back Road 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 5 appls., $775/mth Avail. June 15th

www.webuyhomesbc.com

MORTGAGES PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lender. Funding smaller 2nd, 3rd, & interim mortgages. No fees!

Please call 604-736-6914 or grpacific@telus.net. Courtesy to agents.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

18-70 f/3.5-5.6 Lens 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Zoom lens Lexar professional 4GB compactflash Roots DV30 Camera Bag 2 UV Lens filters Price $750.

Please call 250-339-3396 WHIRLPOOL CABRIO white washer & dryer. 4 mths old.

Ext. 5 yr warranty incld. $550.00 must sell .334-2810

REAL ESTATE

It’s the newest spot in the valley for the avid collector, The Filberg Gift Shop in Comox.

Opening May 11, 11A.M.- 4P.M. Fri., Sat. & Sun. through the summer.

Welcome to our tiny shop.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

13-199 31st Street 2 bed plus den 2 bath, 6 appls., N/S, N/P $1300/mth Avail. June 1

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 485 SQ. ft., retail or office, 5th & Cliffe, Courtenay, $700 mo total rent + HST 250-335-0351

MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor- 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.

737 SQ.FT., or 1474 sq.ft., or larger if needed, good exposure, parking and access at Cliffe and 20th, Courtenay, $10.75/sq.ft. plus triple net & HST. Call 250-335-0351.

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APPROX 1100 sq ft building, Tin Town, Courtenay. $950 + tax. July 1. (250)338-1562.

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

www.advancedpm.ca

2 bdrm, 2nd level condo located on desirable, quiet cul-desac features new renovations with 5 appl, storage & patio area; ideally located near schools, College, & Aquatic Centre; N/S; N/P; $795/month; immediate possession

DRIFTWOOD CONDOS

Bright, 2 bdrm units feature main & second level entry, 2 appl, & on site coin-op laundry; ideally located near all amenities & on bus routes; N/S; N/P; rents from $700/mo; immediate possession

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PARK PLACE

BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

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

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS

1015 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay 1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES available in well-managed 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

PINES APARTMENTS 1055-10th Street, Courtenay Avail. 2 Bdrm Suite. Completely renovated in adult oriented building with secure entry and elevator. Rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpets and drapes. Coin laundry on-site. No pets. Security deposit required.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

Enjoy beautiful views from patio of FURNISHED 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo unit. Doorstep recreation; Shopping & other amenities are walking distance. Includes 6 appl. & underground secure parking; $1100/month; for immediate possession

POPLAR PLACE

Bright 2 bdrm condo ideally located near College, Aquatic Centre & shopping; features 5 appl, open layout & separate laundry room; avail June 1; $775/month

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

1252-9th St, Courtenay Spacious & completely renovated 3 bedroom suite, in quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required.

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667 CONDOS

BEECHER MANOR

VANRIDGE MANOR

1045 Cumberland Road, Courtenay BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1 bedroom condos available close to downtown. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults. Bus stop is conveniently located out front. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

123 Back Road, Courtenay 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.

Call 250-703-2570

Call 250-334-9717 to view

ST. BRELADES

HOMES

146 Back Road, Courtenay

DOWNTOWN HERITAGE HOME

Moments to the river or the downtown core, heritage home offers vaulted ceiling w/hand troweled details, fir hardwood floors & crown mouldings while upgraded kitchen 1.5 bathrooms lend a modern feel; Must-see home offers up to 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 4 appl. & garage; Landscaping is simple & easy to keep; Pet considered w/deposit. $1200/month. Avail.

June 1

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS

TRUMPETERS LANDING

Gorgeous 2 bdrm suite ideally located on Courtenay Airpark Walkway & near all amenities; features 6 appls, 2 baths, cork floors, 2 decks, underground parking, & much more; N/S; N/P; Immediate possession; $1200/month

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APARTMENTS / CONDOS

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CHERRYWOOD MANOR

OCTAGON PICNIC tbl seats 8, no stepping over Water repellant finish. $395 339-5458

“YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Experts”

250-338-2472

Secured entrance building includes 1 & 2 bdrm suites w/ master bdrms w/walk in closets; 2 appl w/on-site coin op laundry & large patio areas; rents from $650 & inc. FREE HEAT & HOT WATER; for immediate & June 1 possession.

Courtenay 4-BDRM house w/ city & Mt. views. 45 yr. metal roof, 4 appls. sprinkler system, fruit trees, raised gardens, heatilator fireplace, workshop.

Avail. Immed. some terms. $359,000. (250)338-7545.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

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DOWNSIZING SENIORS selling quality items. Beautiful oak chest of drawers (made in BC), apothecary cabinet (cherry finish), oak floor mirror that tilts, oak quilt rack, sewing machine table w/drawers & stool.

No reasonable offer refused.

(250)871-1331 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell?

Can’t make payments?

We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

MEICOR REALTY

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

ROYSTON WATERFRONT HOME

Waterfront home with post & beam construction & wide open living spaces incl. 3 bdrms, 3 baths, a deck for entertaining, 2 car garage, & more! Take advantage of spectacular sunrises, mountain & ocean views, swimming, or a jaunt to Tree Island. $1700/month; Avail July 1

WESTERN RD. RANCHER

2 bdrm + den/office/studio, 2 bath rancher on 1/2 acre features 4 appl., deck fit for entertaining, raised enclosed garden beds, crown moldings, french doors, bamboo flooring & more; near schools and amenities; N/S; avail July 1; $1275/month

TOWNHOMES

EDGETT MEWS

Quiet townhouse complex conveniently located in West Courtenay features corner town-home unit w/living down & 2 bdrms up; 5 appl, semi-private patio, & covered carport; N/S; N/P; $795/mo; immediate possession

PINE PLACE

Spacious 2 bdrm townhouse; main level living with bdrms located on 2nd floor; new flooring & paint, new countertops, 1 bath, and 4 appl., in-suite laundry, & patio area; close to schools and amenities; $795/mth; avail. June.1

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RENTALS

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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

ROOMS FOR RENT

TOWNHOUSES

Cumberland - Lg 180sqft rms in fully renovated house. Looking for clean stable long term roommates. Ea. bdrm has sperate outdoor entrance and patio. Shared kitchen, living room, laundry & 2/1/2 baths.

Rent is $500/mth, incl. utilities, wi-fi & basic cable. N/P, N/S. Tel. Mark 250-218-1378, email drdaveklassen@gmail.com

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.

TOWNHOUSES

Contact: Ryan Liebert 250-703-3672

SHOP/WAREHOUSE space.

Cousins Rd. 1200 sqft.

3 phase power. High ceilings.

Office Area.

I-2 Zoning.

Available June 250-703-1644, 250-338-7476 evs.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS COMOX: 55+ park. 2 bdrm, W/D, oil heat. N/S. Refs req’d. $800. June 1. 250-339-1772.

HOMES FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL Mountain & Farm View Home situated on 5 acres in Comox, Beaches & Golfing out your back door, Large and Roomy Post Beam and Timber framed Executive Style Design, 3 Bedroooms, Beautiful Fireplace, Includes Built in Large Screen TV, some Furnishings and all Appliances. Responsible N/S, N/D. Adult orientated, refs. $1400 + DD COURTENAY- (Old Orchard area) 864 3rd St. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, baseboard heat, fir flrs, suit gardeners, cat ok.

Non-smokers. $1250. Avail July 1. Refs. 1(250)896-6491.

APARTMENT/CONDO

EXECUTIVE OCEAN VIEW HOME – CAMPBELL RIVER AVAILABLE JULY 1 586 ASH STREET 4 bdrm executive residence with 180 degree view of Discovery Passage & the coast mountains. $1500/mo.

Call (250)716-1764.

References Required.

DOWNTOWN COMOX, large heritage home, 4 bdrm, 4 bath, N/S, small dog on approval, $1250. June 1. (250)218-2452

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

APARTMENT/CONDO

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. See the difference. Please refer to available apartments listed below.

TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222

BELLE AIRE 575 14TH Street TWO BEDROOM very unique suite in Courtenay’s prime heritage apartment building. Completely renovated. Huge country kitchen. Large sundeck. Full sized appliances. Unique cross ventilation floor plan.

Bright and spacious. Rent includes heat, hot water and free laundry. This is a very special suite. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

BRANDYWINE 675 Cumberland Rd. TWO BEDROOM bright, spacious corner suite in a modern building just three blocks from downtown.

Large kitchen with full-sized appliances. In suite storage and laundry. Well maintained, quiet mature building. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or 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. Call Greg @ 250-3391222.

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. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM with unique cross ventilation floor plan. Nicely renovated. Very bright and spacious — southern exposure overlooking private garden.

Located just two blocks form Comox Mall and near Filberg Park. No pets. 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. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

www.pennylane.bc.ca BRAND NEW 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home in Puntledge area, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed. - $1,200/mth UNION BAY COTTAGE Bachelor style, 1 bath, fridge & hot plate, hydro incl, suits single occupant, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 $490/mth CTNY EAST RANCHER 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 15 - $1,200/mth 3 YR OLD HOME in Ctny East, 1,800sq.ft. 3 bdrm plus bonus room, 2 bath, 5 appls, hardwood flooring, gas F/P, double garage, private back yrd. N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed. - $1,400/mth EAST CTNY 4 bdrm, 3 bath home on a cul-de-sac, 5 appls, dble garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 - $1,300 COMOX VIEW CHARACTER HOME 4 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 3 appls, gas F/P, garage, fenced yrd, RV pkg, walk to downtown, N/S, small pet neg. Avail. June 15 - $1,500/mth 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 4640B Northland Place 3 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. S Garage, $1025/mth Available May 15 289B Nim Nim Pl 4 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P 6 appls., S garage, $1150/mth Available Immed.

1226 Mason Ave 3 bed, 3 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls., D/garage, $1500/mth Available July 1 718 Wallace Cres 4 bed, 2 bath, N/S, 5 appls., S Garage $1500/mth Available July 1 7682 Armstrong Road 2 bed plus Den, 2 bath, N/S, 5 appliances, $1200/mth Avail Immed.

2464 Valleyview Drive 3 bed, 2 bath, N/S, 5 appls., $1300/mth Avail June 1st

OFFICE/RETAIL 220SQFT RETAIL/OFFICE 1787 Comox Ave. Avail. June 1. 320 sq.ft. can be expanded to 640 sq.ft. Avail Aug 1 Downtown Comox 339-0172 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

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided.

Call 250-338-7136 for tour.

SUITES, LOWER 1BDRM bsmt suite. $600/mth Utilities incl. Prefer older working person 250-338-8390

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units incl. 1bdrm & den, 1 1/2 bath 2bdrm, 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 $900/mth.

BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls., coin laundry, balcony, N/S, cat ok. Avail. June 1, $725/mth STONECROFT VILLAGE steps to downtown from this 2 bdrm & hobby rm, 2 bath condo, 5 appls, gas F/P, balcony, underground pkg, storage & bike rm, N/S, No pets.

Adult oriented. Avail. Immed - $1,150/mth BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 4 appls, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 $750/mth FIVE OAKS VILLA 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, recently renovated, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail.

June 1 - $800/mth SOUTHVIEW MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water incl, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail.

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Walker wins Alice Allen trophy at Sunnydale Ladies Sunnydale Tuesday Ladies played for the Alice Allen Memorial Trophy this week. Trophy winner was Carolyn Walker with an 89.

Runner-up gross was Teri Sleigh with 91.

Low net winner was Lys McCrone with 69 and runner-up was Fran Shaw with 72. Third low gross was Sharon Littler with 95 followed by Judy Berkley with 97 and Grace Rodriguez with 100.

Low net winners were Penny Wagonstein, Betty Lund and Trish Heyland with 74; Norma Rankin and Lois Westbrook with 75 and Jane Keoughan with 76.

Best putter was Magge Miller with only 27. Longest putt on #9 was Teri Sleigh; KP on #15 Teri Sleigh and KP on #10 Betty Lund.

KP on 2nd shot on #5 was Ann Mcleod. Birdies were made by Teri Sleigh and Magge Miller. Chip-in pins went to Lois Pynn, Trish Heyland, Doris Squire and Magge Miller.

A warm welcome was given to Maylene Friesen, our newest member. Next week we play for the Dorthy Olive Franklin which is a district affair. All proceeds go to junior golf.

The nine-hole girls had nine players and low gross went to Louise Smiley. Second was Lorraine Clark.

Low putts went to Ardene Larison. Three tied for 2nd putts: Jenny Lavery, Karen Smith and Jill McLaren.

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Poker golf On May 21, 50 players showed up for Glacier Greens Tuesday night men’s golf to play a new scramble game called poker golf: 1st King high flush Andy Blair, Randy Doan, Roy Hagg, Keith Wear, Reg Meeres.

2nd Pair jacks Bill Girard, Ted Sauve, Nick Mykitiuk, Mario Canil, Ross Brown.

3rd Pair 10s Chuck Kennedy, Bud Bryan, Scott Teasdale, Dan Dupuis, Al Murtaugh, Dick Stuart.

Hole winners: #1 Roy Hagg (Chips Ahoy), #2 Dan Dupuis (Bill Kelly Pro Shop), #3 Leo Lamothe (A-Lure Barber Shop), #4 Chris Pouliot (Scott Fraser Real Estate), #5 Rod Eagan (Panago Pizza), #6 Al Passenen (Griffin Pub), #7 Ted Sauve (Little Caesar’s Pizza), #8 Mario Canil (Brian McLean Chevrolet), #9 Chuck Kennedy (Billy D’s Pub).

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PAR FOR THE COURSE Team Kalnay won the snip pot.

Team event The May 15 competition for the Crown Isle Ladies golf club was a team event.

Following each hole, the team chose the two best net scores and added them together for their team score on each hole.

It was a tight race. The first low net team with a score of 121 was Audrey Clark, Carol Ann Roulston, Sheila Vangisbergen and Donna Wilson. They were closely followed by four teams tied for second low net at 122. These included: Pat Chalmers, Jan Macfarlane, and Barb Parker; Mavis Baines, Katy Macaulay, Joanne Meyer and Eveline Shaw; Jean Curry, Gillian Kirkpatrick, Maggie Maclean and Raelene Robertson; Marilyn McCusker, May Mitchell, Sandra Morton and Shirley Podovsky.

There was a ton of birdies: Carol Ayley (#7), Sandy Dudley (#9), Dee Horie (#9), Shirley Ketter (#14), Gillian Kirkpatrick (#7), Sandy Linhart (#2), Katy Macaulay (#10 and 14), Maggie Maclean (#11), May

Mitchell (#2, #6 and #8), Barb Parker (#15), Raelene Robertson (#7 and 14), Carol Ann Roulston (#13), Eveline Shaw (#17), and Donna Wilson (#13).

KP winners were Carol Ayley on #7 and Jean Wharton on #16. The par 5 pot (25+hcp) was shared

by Margaret Forgeron (#10) and Pat Johnson (#1).

The game was followed by a great lunch at which special mention was made of Marilyn McCusker’s success last season. Her low net score of 62 won the Dorothy Olive Franklin competition here at Crown Isle and was submitted for the Zone 6 championship – which she won.

Pink balls Tuesday at Glacier Greens was pink ball day.

Winners for low gross was the team of Jan Edwards, Lorraine Courtemanche and Judy Felbaum with 93 and the lownet team was Connie Alexa, Carmel Horochuk and Rose Jacobson with 70.9.

Low putts at 29 were Rosslyn O’Rourke, Ann Blake and Jan Edwards. KP on #4 was Kim Delaval and on #12 Rosslyn O’Rourke.

The Ladies Open at Glacier Greens is fast approaching and we really would like to see you all there for fun and a great meal, so come out and join us.

Good day The weather on Saturday, May 19 was as good as it gets for the 115 Glacier Greens players who came out to play, and the results were just as good.

Hcp. 0-11: Low gross Doug McArthur 71, Barry Norris, Jim Livingstone 74. Low net Rob Borland 66, Blair Peacock 68, Andy Blair 69.

Snips: #1 Doug McArthur, #6 Jim Larocque.

Hcp. 12-16: Low gross Greg Fleet 81 c/b, Norm Felbaum 81, Gabe Trembley 82 c/b. Low net Wayne Wood 66, Joe Dunham 67, Jim Clark 68 c/b. Snips: #1 Ted Sauve, #2 (eagle) Gregg Fleet, #4 Rudge Wilson, #8 Mike Gibbs.

Hcp. 17+: Low gross Elmo Guinan 84, Glen Horsepool 86, Murray Polson 88. Low net Allan Dafoe 67, Jay Ferguson 68 c/b, Dick Stuart 68. Snips: #3 Jay Ferguson, #4 Ken Tait, #10 Jack Jackson, #12 Dick Stuart, #15 (POG) William Chiki.

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The low gross winner was Nancy Newton, with a “smokin’” 38 followed by Jan Dafoe (43). Low net winner was Carmen VanVeller (34), and second was a three-way tie among Laurie Appleyard, Barb Buchanan and Jo Falco (35).

Nancy Newton won low putts with 13. Longest drives: Fran Robinson and Lorelei Banford; KPs: Karen Vanetta, Nancy Riva and Linda Callender. Longest putt: Karen Vanetta on #1; Pat Belanger on #8.

After the game, draw prizes were given out – dahlia bulbs kindly donated

by Anne Patterson.

Tuesday, May 22, was our second Pin Day of the year. Marg Kelly won the Janice Cowie memorial pin with her low net score of 70.

Nancy Riva with 92 had the low gross.

Second low net was a tie between Anne Patterson and Mary Suchla who had 72.

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OFF! clip on mosquito repellent 940032

clip on refills, SAVE 25%, $ 5.62 after savings

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3

DAY COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, May 25, 2012

8

after savings

97 each

OFF! Smooth & Dry insect repellent 113 g 715182

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3Sale F id M d M Friday, May 25 tto S Sunday May 27 prime rib steak or roast

Atlantic lobster tail

club size, cut from Canada AA grade beef or higher

frozen, 142-170 g average 248792

311113 / 237670

save

25

%

6

5

48

after savings

22 each

Little Tikes Sung n Secure swing

LIMIT 4, AFTER LIMIT 10.98 EACH

7

98

/lb 12.08/kg

fresh satsuma mandarins product of Peru

2 lb clamshell

fresh strawberries product of USA, no. 1 grade 725773

715476

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238649

2

86

/lb 2.12/kg

PC® Gigantico burger buns or hot dog buns

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25% 47

22

pkg. of 6-8’s

20

medium or dark roast (exludes Decaf & Colombian), 907 g 602876

LIMIT 2, AFTER LIMIT 9.48 EACH

2

00

7

48

each

each

Michelina’s greenbox entrees

Good Humor traditional novelties

selected varieties, frozen, 227-284 g

selected varieties, frozen, 12X60 mL

147389

507316

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selection and quantity may vary by store

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no name club pack® ground coffee

LIMIT 4, AFTER LIMIT 2.99 EACH

select Nerf

save

each

492533

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each

each

00

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Pampers club pack plus diapers

each

Neutrogena suncare

104-210’s

selected varieties & sizes

481862

143789

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LIMIT 4, AFTER LIMIT 14.99 EACH

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Prices are in effect until Sunday, May 27, 2012 or while stock lasts.

Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. NO RAINCHECKS OR SUBSTITUTIONS on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/TM The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this newspaper ad are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2012 Loblaws Inc. Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.

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by President’s Choice Bank. President’s Choice Financial banking services are provided by the direct banking division of CIBC. PC points loyalty program is provided

by President’s Choice Services Inc. ©PC, President’s Choice, President’s Choice Financial and Fresh Financial Thinking are registered trademarks of Loblaws Inc. Trademarks use under licence.

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ON SELECT FLOOR MODELS 5 DAYS ONLY: MAY 24-28!

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DEMI stationary sofa

PINNACLE recliner reg $999 · now only

Complimentary In-Home Design

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ANDERSON recliner

599

reg $759 · now only

$

499

La-Z-Boy is the official furniture provider of

SAT: 9:30 - 5:30

SUN: NANAIMO 11 - 5

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*See store for details. Financing on Approved Credit. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Hot Buys, Final Markdowns and previous purchases excluded. Although every precaution is taken, errors in price or specification may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct such errors. Pricing in effect until May 28th, 2012.