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Politics popular with local teen Currently helping Liberal candidate Don McRae with his campaign Erin Haluschak Record Staff

He could have chose to ski, hang out with friends or take a trip, but Connor Gibson decided to spend his spring break door-knocking.

Gibson is a Grade 11 student at G.P. Vanier School and is on the communication committee for Comox Valley MLA and Liberal candidate Don McRae.

Although he can’t technically vote in the May 14 provincial election, Gibson is encouraging youth to speak up and get involved in politics — and is providing an easy way for young people to take the first step.

“Too many youth are not involved (in politics) because they feel it’s too far in the future,” he said, encouraging students to visit a campaign office.

“You’ll get hooked, and it’s about stepping out of your comfort zone.”

Last weekend, Gibson organized a group of students to visit McRae’s office for an ‘open house’ where ... see INTEREST ■ 2

Water restrictions soon ENJOYABLE EASTER WEEKEND Brilliant sunshine and the Easter bunny was a hard combination to beat during the weekend. Besides a larger-than-life rabbit distributing candy, facepainting was on the agenda for the Courtenay Recreation Springtime Promenade on Saturday at Simms Millennium Park.

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Somebody is much richer in Comox Valley Record Staff It was a very good Friday indeed for an anonymous Comox Valley lottery player, who is more than $120,000 richer.

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) confirmed Monday a winning ticket was sold in the Valley for Friday’s Lotto Max draw — a nationwide lottery with weekly jack-

pots.

Although Friday’s $40 million jackpot (matching seven out of seven numbers) wasn’t won, a ticket sold in the area matched six of seven numbers plus

the bonus, netting the lucky recipient $124,601.80.

BCLC spokesperson Laura Piva-Babcock said the winner has one year to claim their prize. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Due to BC Hydro’s spring maintenance on the Puntledge River generating station, the Comox Valley water system will supply water to consumers via the Puntledge pump station from April 3 at 8 a.m. until April 24 at 4:30 p.m.

To maintain enough water in the system during this time for household and firefighting needs, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) will move to Stage Three water restrictions. Residents are asked to use water only when completely necessary.

During stage three the following seasonal activities are prohibited: • Watering lawns (with manual or automatic sprin-

klers) or pressure washing driveways or boulevards at any time; • Filling or adding water to a hot tub or garden pond at any time; • Washing a vehicle or a boat at any time.

This Stage Three water restriction applies to everyone living in the Town of Comox, the City of Courtenay and the Arden, Comox Valley, England Road, Marsden/Camco, and Greaves Crescent water local service areas.

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together brochures and rack cards along with the website.”

Gibson added as part of his work with McRae’s campaign, he will work on organizing a variety of events, including a flash mob.

He said after he graduates high school,

they met at the campaign office, spoke with McRae and learned about some of the details about running a political campaign.

“I would like to do it again in three weeks; it would be great,” Gibson noted, and added he has spoken with more than 40 students at his high school, and is looking at visiting other schools.

Gibson said his interest in politics was spurred when he ran for class mayor in Grade 3 and won, and met with then-Courtenay Mayor Starr Winchester.

“I helped with Stan Hagen and his campaign and Paul Ives’, along with federally, John Duncan’s,” he noted. “I helped put

he “would love to go into political science” and is also looking into law at the University of Victoria and other universities off the Island.

To organize a tour or to contact Gibson, e-mail: gibler646@ gmail.com. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Quote of the Day We didn’t have any medical inter❝ vention to do with him, but he was at a level of starvation where he couldn’t just be fed. He needed to be kept alive essentially on an elementary diet, very similar to an emaciated human or a human that is being kept alive by a tube.

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RECORD EDITORIAL CARTOONIST Bob Castle has earned a national newspaper award for his work.

Cartoonist earns national award Record Staff Not for the first time, Comox Valley Record editorial cartoonist Bob Castle has been judged by the Canadian Community Newspaper Association to be the best editorial cartoonist in the country.

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again received a blue ribbon in general excellence as the CCNA announced finalists this week for this year’s annual awards.

A blue ribbon is awarded to newspapers that, in the opinion of a judge, have attained a high level of quality.

Other Black Press papers on Vancouver Island receiving blue

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The Record is a finalist for a Ma Murray general excellence award when the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspaper Association awards are presented April 20 in Richmond.

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It was a fitting sendoff for the spring season — an owl took its first flight in two months last week as the final patient in care at MARS, while the organization prepares for its coming season.

The baby white owl was released under the watchful eye of his caregivers at the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society in a farm field off Comox Avenue.

“He was sighted by a person who came to view swans in the Comox Bay ... and noticed the little owl was hiding beneath a tree covered in mud and feces from the swans,” said Reg Westcott of MARS. “(The owl) got contaminated with some mud and could no longer fly or bathe himself. He was essentially so skinny that he needed rescue so maybe the best thing that could have happened to him is that he got covered in mud in a place where people could see him.”

Westcott noted he suspects the owl was born last year in the Arctic. It required care every hour, for 24 hours a day to nurse the emaciated bird back to health.

“We didn’t have any medical intervention to do with him, but he was at a level of starvation where he couldn’t just be fed. He needed to be kept alive essentially on an elementary diet, very similar to an emaciated human or a

but with aquaculture licencing for scallops, cockles and oysters instead of sea Two large and contro- cucumbers.

“We were a bit ahead versial aquaculture applications for sea cucumbers of our time with regard to in the Baynes Sound area this concept (of growing have been resubmitted — sea cucumbers),” explains Bowen of his application. minus the sea cucumbers.

“The previous application “The DFO was not up to for sea cucumbers was not speed with that type of appaccepted by DFO (federal lication and so they had to Department of Oceans and go back to their policy and Fisheries) and Ministry of look at it.”

FLNRO’s Kathy Evans Lands (Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resour- confirms DFO is developing a revised ce Operations, management FLNRO),” says The work will approach for applicant Dan Bowen. consider a number sea cucumbers and expects N e a r l y of factors, includthe work to be a year ago, completed in Bowen co- ing science advice, 2014. applied for a DFO and Govern“The work sea cucumber ment of Canada will consider a licence and number of facland tenure policies and pritors, including for an area orities, as well as 155 hectares socio-economic and science advice, DFO and in size, stretGovernment of ching from environmental Canada polisouth Royston considerations. to north Union Kathy Evans cies and priorities, as well as Bay. The area socio-economic is sub-tidal, meaning it’s underwater at and environmental considerations,” says Evans. all times.

“Until this work is comJoey Tarnowski is a coapplicant for a 107-hectare plete, DFO will not be conapplication for tenure — sidering new or amendment which was also sub-tidal licence applications for and stretched from just sea cucumber aquaculture south of Union Point in under the Pacific AquaculUnion Bay to about 300 ture Regulations.”

According to a media metres north of the Buckley Bay ferry terminal. His spokesperson for DFO, a application to grow sea project review team with cucumbers was also stop- representatives from Transport Canada, the Province ped in its tracks.

When the applications and DFO staff will be reviesurfaced last year, there wing the new applications was some public outcry, from Bowen and Tarnowski such as from the Friends shortly to decide if they will of Baynes Sound, and some be formally accepted for public support, such as Pro- detailed review. Until the ject Watershed’s support applications are reviewed for the proposed research by the review team, DFO can’t comment because it phase of the application.

Both applications were doesn’t yet have informaresubmitted with the same tion on the applications. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com size and location for tenure,

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REG WESTCOTT OF MARS prepares to release an owl after it spent two months in care at the rescue and rehabilitation facility in Merville.

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human that is being kept alive by a tube,” Westcott added.

He suspects the food supply in the Arctic was strong, but by the time winter arrived and baby owls had to find their own territory and migrate to find food, it left the birds in a vulnerable situation.

“So if you left the Arctic on an empty stomach and fly 3,000 or so miles and you get here and all the food looks wrong to you ... and you’re already weak

and in a strange land, so it’s very hard when they travel this far,” he said.

MARS manager Maj Birch explained although they don’t have any wildlife patients currently in care, they will use the time to clean, paint and get ready for the baby bird season.

“In May we can expect to see baby birds ... ducklings, robins (babies) starting to nest. Owlets have already hatched and eagles have been incubat-

ing eggs,” she noted.

The organization is also preparing for its open house April 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. when the public is invited to view the facilities.

Two weeks later, MARS will host its second annual Walk for Wildlife at the Courtenay Airpark.

For more information on the events or the organization, visit www. wingtips.org or search for MARS on Facebook. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Yamamoto said businesses can register online by going to www. pstinbc.ca or www.gov. bc.ca/pst and selecting the registration link.

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TRANSPORTATION MINISTER MARY Polak heard concerns about BC Ferries recently from coastal regional district chairs, including Edwin Grieve of the Comox Valley Regional District.

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Edwin Grieve commends his fellow members of the coastal regional district chairs (CRDC) for raising concerns about the ferry system in recent meetings with Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Mary Polak and with Opposition MLAs. But he says the ferry situation is a “neverending story” that has been played out over the last two years, first with former MOTI minister Blair Lekstrom and now with Polak.

The latter expects service cuts but said there will be no more funding available this year, and probably none in 2014, according to a news release from CRDC chair Colin Palmer of the Powell River Regional District.

Last year, Lekstrom announced the Province would commit an additional $79.5 million over four years to BC Ferries to reduce pressure on fares.

“It’s a matter of where the ferry system

is going, what the longterm vision really is,” said Grieve, chair of the Comox Valley Regional District board. “According to Gord Macatee, the ferry commissioner, he doesn’t think they’ve got one; they don’t have a strategic plan. They don’t have a long-term plan for capital replacement.”

The CRDC, which represents 70 per cent of B.C.’s population, also discussed the Ferry Consultation and Engagement summary report with Polak. The document summarizes input from an eightweek public consultation process in the fall.

Grieve notes the negative impacts on tourism in the wake of rising fares and decreasing ridership.

Visitors are looking at a “small fortune” if they want to bring a motor home to the Island, for instance.

“What we’re trying to convey to the Province is that this is an essential marine highway for the coastal and Island communities.

It impacts not just on our quality of life but

the economies as well,” Grieve said.

He notes the owner of Thrifty Foods has said how much freight bills alone will add to the average shopping cart on the Island.

He also notes BC Ferries was spun off from being a Crown corporation into a “quasi-independent company that is owned by the Crown,” which puts them at arms length from government books. But with coming replacement costs, he said the company has to borrow on the open market.

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VICTORIA — The brief era of the harmonized sales tax ended in B.C. Monday, with a last-minute scramble by thousands of businesses to register as collectors of the revived provincial sales tax.

About 100,000 businesses in B.C. are required to register and collect PST from customers. By the Easter weekend, about 80,000 of them had done so, said Naomi Yamamoto, B.C.’s minister of state for small business.

“I think what most consumers will be doing is looking at their receipts,” Yamamoto said Sunday. “In most cases they’ll be paying the same as they did prior to April 1, unless you’re getting your hair cut, or buying a ski ticket or you’re paying your golf membership or going to a restaurant, or buying a bike.”

The good news for barbers, bike shops, restaurants and other labour service providers is that they see a seven per cent tax reduction.

The bad news is that they have to administer two sales taxes, the PST and the five per cent GST, which continues to apply to goods and services.

There are a few anomalies, such as insulation and weath-

reminding business operators to register.

Clark noted that the HST was a benefit to the film industry, manufacturers and other businesses that benefited from input tax credits.

NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston said a statistically average family will be about $350 ahead with the removal of the HST, which was rejected in a mail-in referendum in June 2011.

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HERE’S THE BREAKDOWN for the 2013-14 Comox Valley Regional District budget.

CVRD approves its budget Record Staff The Comox Valley Regional District board has unanimously adopted the 2013 bud-

get that reflects major projects in various services.

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Hospital offers peaceful respite This month’s public meditation session will be held April 3 over the noon hour in St. Joseph’s General Hospital’s main chapel on the third floor of the 38 Wing building.

The first half-hour will allow people to come and go according to their own schedules.

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Herbal courses at farm The tulips are pushing up, spring is in the air, and a whole new season is starting up at Innisfree Farm in Royston.

The acres of gardens and grounds are open to the public on Saturdays from May through October, with a farm shop selling herbal products and serving herbal teas.

The farm has recently installed a professional kitchen and has a chef in residence for the season who will create pickles, chutneys and other taste-tempting products for the farm shop with the surplus from the gardens.

A new round of herbal medicine courses with medical herbalist and horticulture therapist Chanchal Cabrera starts in April with an exciting roster of herbal training.

For beginners looking to learn the basics of herbal healing and medicine making, to more experienced students wanting to deepen their understanding of the human body and strengthen their practical skills, there is something for everyone.

• A 20-hour series called Beginning with Herbs – Foundations of Herbal Medicine launches April 8.

This introductory course is an ideal way for the novice or those interested in herbalism to learn to make and use their own herbal medicines.

• Also starting in April is the 150hour intermediate training leading to the Community Herbalist Level One certificate. Intended for people with a basic understanding of human health or foundation experience in herbalism who want to go deeper, this 10-month (one weekend per month) intensive course is taught by Chanchal Cabrera and guest teachers, including a chiropractor and a naturopath.

Herbal medicine classes are not the only exciting stuff on offer at Innisfree Farm this season. The farm grows delicious, fresh, unsprayed vegetables. Chef Joseph Forest and Cabrera will showcase this bounty in their 2013 Food as Medicine Series of cooking classes.

The series gets rolling April 6 with a spring cleanse workshop, and continues on Friday evenings and Saturdays throughout the spring and fall. Go to www.chanchalcabrera.com or call 250-336-8767 for details.

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The BC Shellfish Growers Association has launched its Food Not Coal campaign to raise awareness of the threats and educate the public about the potential impacts of a short-term coal operation right next door to a world-famous shellfish-growing area.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/foodnotcoal.

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The recent harvesting closure of beaches in Toquaht Bay on the west coast of Vancouver Island due to wide spread metal contamination from tailings ponds is further proof of the validity of the BC Shellfish Association’s opposition to the proposed Raven Mine Project in Baynes Sound.

This closure not only affects recreational users of the beach, but has closed the Toquaht First Nation shellfish farm in the area and all wild shellfish harvesting.

This heavy metal contamination of groundwater, soil and sediment, from excessive levels of arsenic, cobalt and selenium, is listed as a cause of the closure by the operation of an iron/ore mine that closed over 40 years ago in 1968. Comparatively, heavy metal outputs from coal min-

ing activities similarly include arsenic, cobalt and selenium to name just a few.

Despite repeated claims by the proponent that there will be no toxic damage to rivers, streams and groundwater leading into Baynes Sound, there are no guarantees, nor indications in their proposal that would satisfy shellfish farmers concerns.

Quite the opposite, if the history of coal mining has shown us anything, it’s that it leaves a toxic legacy.

The Raven Mine Project is proposed to be located just five km from the largest shellfish-growing beds in Canada in Baynes Sound on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.

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Lace ’em up and walk to fight MS Lace up for someone you love and join the fight against multiple sclerosis at the Comox Valley Scotiabank MS Walk on April 14 at 10 a.m.

The MS Walk is the MS Society of Canada’s largest national fundraiser with more than 160 walks across Canada.

The Comox Valley Scotiabank MS Walk will take place at the Courtenay Airpark — providing a safe, scenic, wheelchair- and scooter-accessible route with three walk distances to choose from — three, seven and 10 km. Dogs on leash are welcome to attend.

Arrive early and enjoy coffee, hot chocolate, a snack and entertainment; after the walk stay for a hot lunch, music, recognition announcements and draw prizes. The Royal Canadian Air Cadets 386 Komox Squadron Band will provide a rousing leadoff for the walk.

Register in advance at www.mswalks.ca as an individual or create or join a team.

TeamMS is for groups of four or more participants, including a team captain, who want to form a community or corporate team.

TeamMS perks include a team photo, team captain gifts and support, and public recognition for your team and, if applicable, the company or local business your team represents.

Registered walk participants receive a pledge package and access to online fundraising tools to raise pledges.

Raise a minimum of $125 in pledges ($35 for children 12 &

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ALL THESE PEOPLE walked last year at the Courtenay Airpark to help the fight against MS. under) and receive a walk T-shirt and day of event lunch. Raise $250 or more and receive additional fundraising rewards prizes or join the Mission First Club and receive a tax receipt for 10 per cent of the pledges you raise.

Last year, Comox Valley Scotiabank MS Walk participants raised $42,969.08. Proceeds from the Comox Valley and Port Hardy Scotiabank MS Walks stay with the North Vancouver Island Chapter of the MS Society of Canada.

The North Vancouver Island Chapter serves communities from Bowser to Port Hardy, including Gold River, Tahsis and the northern Gulf Islands.

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The chapter also makes an annual donation to MS research — $10,300 in 2012.

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is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada. MS affects three times as many women as men.

If you would like to volunteer at the MS Walk (jobs include check-in, volunteer table, entertainment,

water stations, ribbon tying and general assistance) or need more information about the Comox Valley Scotiabank MS Walk, please e-mail cherie. kamenz@mssociety.ca or call 250-339-0819.

— MS Society of Canada

One to One Visitor ~ Volunteers are needed to visit one to 3 socially isolated residents one time per week.

Walking Volunteer ~ Volunteers are needed to walk outdoors with residents.

Pet Visitor (Cat or Kitten) ~ The Lodge is seeking volunteers and their feline pet(s) Recreation Assistant – Outings ~ Volunteers are needed to assist with seasonal outing such as picnics and drives in our facility van Volunteer Visitor ~ Visit on a weekly basis with individual clients and residents.

Visit one to one with residents residing at the Lodge Recreation Assistant ~ Assist in setting up, conducting and cleanup of in house recreation programs such as sporting events, seasonal events, teas and parties, crafts, woodworking and baking.

Gardening Assistants ~ Volunteers needed to work in 1 of 2 resident gardens planting seasonal plants and help with related clean-up. Also, assist residents in planting individual gardens.

Peer Visitor ~ Volunteers are needed to visit on a one to one basis with long term care residents.

Swimming Assistant ~ Assist residents at the lodge during a monthly and bi-monthly swim program. Volunteers needed to work 1-1 with residents in the pool program. Program occurs on Monday afternoons September -June, and Friday afternoons July and August.

Hydration Volunteer ~ Volunteers needed mornings to visit and provide fluids to residents on a daily basis. One to two volunteers needed each morning.

Contact: Coral Coupland @ 250-331-8505 Email: coral.coupland@viha.ca

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Comox Valley Scotiabank MS Walk - Volunteer Table Attendant We require two people to work at the Comox Valley Scotiabank MS Walk volunteer table to check in volunteers and give them a t-shirt.

Your help will be required from 7:45 am - 10 am.

Contact: Cherie Kamenz - 250-339-0819 9 am - 7:30 pm Email: cherie.kamenz@mssociety.ca

Senior Peer Counselling Society (Comox Valley) Support Group Facilitator Co-facilitate support groups for seniors.

Contact: Susan Armstrong - 250-871-5940 1:30 - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri Email: seniorpeercounselling@shaw.ca

Comox Marina Hotel Project: Public Meeting Announcement Black Fin Pub Meeting Room, Thursday April 4th The public is invited to attend a follow-up public meeting to review the proposed design for the new hotel, restaurant, spa, retail and apartment complex proposed for the old pub site next to Comox Marina.

The project Architect, Richard Iredale of Iredale Group Architecture, will be giving an update of the project with a few improvements planned as a result of comments received from the public at our last public meeting held March 6th. Please join us at 6:15 PM on Thursday evening, April 4th, at the meeting room below the Black Fin Pub.

The Gardens on Anderton Board Treasurer ~ Must be able to maintain a simple accounting program on computer, prepare financial statements monthly for Board meetings (with assistance from an Accountant), receive and deposit funds, pay bills.

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Owls, hawk and fun waiting for you at open house Spring is in the air, with flowers blooming, bees buzzing and birds singing.

The Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society is inviting everyone to an annual open house April 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the wildlife centre in Merville.

Shakespeare the barred owl and Horus the redtail hawk will be on hand for visitors to see up close. Brinley, the great horned owl, our newest MARS ambassador can be seen as well.

This year there will be a big book sale and bake sale for book and food lovers and lots of activities for kids. This is also a perfect time to register to take a Walk for Wildlife on April 21 and observe the wildlife in the Comox Valley around the Courtenay Airpark.

“We’re trying something new this year, with the book and bake sale and hoping that we can top last year’s attendance of over 300 people. Our open house is the perfect time to come and meet the MARS team!” says manager and founder Maj Birch.

Volunteers will be on hand with tours of the wildlife facility that is open to the public only during the open house each year. Permits do not allow public viewing of patients and most of the cages are

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INDIGO JAZZ WILL be bolstered by two additions this Thursday for a Georgia Straight Jazz Society concert at the Avalanche in Courtenay.

Smooth Indigo jazz this Thursday at Avalanche Jazz lovers finding new location in downtown Courtenay Malcolm Holt Contributor

Over a month into our new location, the Avalanche Bar is really beginning to feel like home.

In addition to seeing more of our familiar faces, we’ve noticed a number of new and younger people in the audience. Attendance is up, the atmosphere is extremely social and club-like, and we’ve been happy to welcome new members to the society during that same period.

So it looks as though Georgia Straight Jazz Society will be growing again. In the greater scheme of things, Comox Valley is a really exciting exception; live jazz is not only alive and well, it’s well attended and its future looks really promising.

This writer was in Seattle five weeks ago, attending a jazz club on Thursday night — listening to an amazing Afro-Cuban sextet — with only 22 people in the audience. Fantastic music, and limited attendance.

On that same night, in the middle of our homeless crisis, the society rented the lower level of the Elks’ Home in the midst of trying to negotiate a new location, 125 people turned out to listen to a gypsy jazz trio. We have a live jazz music scene

in town that leads the way in British Columbia.

Now we’re settled into a great club atmosphere, why not give it a try?

This week would be a terrific opportunity to find out how good small combo jazz performance can be, when Indigo Jazz takes to the stage, fronted by Dale Graham, arguably the most mellow songstress in this part of the world.

Dale is well known to local audiences from five years with Indigo Jazz, as well as earlier work with local jazz choirs, jazz combos, and in folk and Celtic music. Her warm and supple vocals make an effortless connection to the audience, bringing home even the most complex of rhythms and melodies.

As nearly always, Dale’s vocals are interlaced with the incredible sensitivity of Rick Husband’s guitar work.

Rick, well known to local jazz aficionados has performed extensively across Vancouver Island, in big bands, small combos, and everything in between. He is a compelling guitarist, highly responsive to his fellow players and he also communicates beautifully with his listeners by integrating improvised lines with familiar motifs and genres.

Equally familiar, John Hyde’s bass playing has become legendary around these parts.

John is a retired jazz educator with a wealth of experience in composing, arranging and performing.

Dale is well known to local audi❝ ences from five years with Indigo Jazz, as well as earlier work with local jazz choirs, jazz combos, and in folk and Celtic music. Her warm and supple vocals make an effortless connection to the audience, bringing home even the most complex of rhythms and melodies.

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Malcolm Holt Since his move to Vancouver Island three years ago (how fortunate we are that he chose to live here), he has released two CDs and has become one of the first-call jazz bassists in the region. He has performed with Lee Konitz, Hugh Fraser, Phil Nimmons, and Phil Dwyer, among others.

Mike Eddy is making a guest appearance on keyboards this week. Mike retired to the Comox Valley after an outstanding career in music education, marked by honours such as Alberta Band Director of the Year and the Alberta Excellence in Teaching Award.

His classical piano performance back-

ground underpins his playing technique, but his passion for the jazz idiom has led to his immediate adoption by several local small combos when he moved here.

To make the evening even more interesting, Indigo Jazz is adding another special guest for this occasion, when drummer Ron Joiner will make a reunion appearance. This performance will mark Ron’s first appearance on stage with Husband for the first time in 10 years, since when they performed together in several Victoria-area groups.

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He is active with the Belmont Avenue Beat, a saxophone-led sextet, and with the Belmont Avenue Trio.

••• Jazz fans are reminded that tickets are on sale at Bop City

and Red Carpet as well as the Avalanche for the April 14 concert by Worst Pop Band Ever.

For more information, visit www.georgiastraightjazz.com or see us on Facebook.

— Georgia Straight Jazz Society Malcolm Holt is the president of the Georgia Straight Jazz Society.

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Two skaters finish top five in B.C. Five skaters from the Comox Valley Skating Club travelled to Kelowna to compete in the BC/YT Section Super Series final.

The Super Series is a grand prix style series of figure skating competitions.

During the 2012/2013 series, Comox Valley skaters competed in events in Kamloops, Kelowna, Burnaby, Surrey, Parksville, Nanaimo, and Victoria. In the overall standings two Comox Valley skaters finished in the top five in their categories, Peyton Meiers fourth in Junior Silver and Jade Paganelli fifth in Juvenile.

Also competing at the finale were Meghan Taylor in Gold Women and Gold Interpretive, Jane Schaffhauser in Senior Bronze Women, and Emma Cullen in Star 3 Women.

Most of the skaters will now take a short break and be back on the ice April 2 to begin preparations for the first event of the 2013-14 Super Series. In conjunction with the figure skaters’ April and May training sessions, the Comox Valley Skating Club will be running pre-school, pre-power, and Canskate sessions.

For more information go to comoxvalleyskatingclub. ca, or e-mail greg@skatingcoach.ca.

– Comox Valley Skating Club

TALENTED COMOX VALLEY Skating Club members (l-r): Back row - Peyton Meiers, Meghan Taylor.

Front row - Jade Paganelli, Jane Schaffhauser.

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Riptide teams in Island soccer finals It’s been another successful Vancouver Island Premier League season for the Upper Island Soccer Association Riptide soccer program, with three of the five Riptide teams advancing to the Island finals.

The winner of these games will represent Vancouver Island at the BC Soccer A Cup Provincials and Coastal A Cup. The U14 girls, coached

by Ash Mohtadi, took their semifinal game with an entertaining 5-4 win over the South Zone-Storm and will host the Saanich Fusion FC on Saturday, April 6, in Courtenay at Queneesh Park at 12 p.m.

The U16 boys, coached

by Henry Roller, posted a very decisive 7-0 win over Juan de Fuca. They host Prospect Lake on Sunday, April 7 in Campbell River at Pinecrest Park at 12 p.m.

The U15 girls, coached

by Mike Oldale, won their semifinal 2-1 over the South Zone-Storm after a shootout that saw all 11 players on the pitch have to shoot.

They play the Saanich Fusion FC on Sunday, April 7 with kickoff 12 p.m. in Saanich.

For more information, schedules and standings, see www.leaguelineup.com/ VIPL. – UISA Riptide

Cody Eliason embodies Glacier Kings’ pride Robyn Nicholson Special to the Record

It’s a Saturday night at the Comox Valley Sports Centre, the Glacier Kings are lining up in their hallway, ready to take the ice as young hockey fans line up eagerly anticipating the chance to high five their local heroes.

This is a scene that has played out for the past 20 years. Just ask Glacier Kings’ defenceman Cody Eliason. It was only a few years ago that Cody was one of the young fans, imagining the day that his name would be stitched on the back of a jersey.

“It was a natural progression, to start playing hockey, both of my [older] brothers were pretty good hockey players, we didn’t really have enough money to put anyone in rep so both my brothers played house until one of my brothers was scoring, like, a hundred goals a game and so they moved him up to rep hockey.” Cody starts to chuckle as he adds, “He tried to make the Glacier Kings, but couldn’t. I try not to say too much, but it [sibling rivalry] is there.

“Both my older brothers are there for me. Neither of them lives in Courtenay anymore, but I get text messages after every game,” says Cody, when talking about growing up

in a supportive family.

Hockey is more than a passion for Cody, who was let go from a job at a mill because he was taking too much time off to play hockey. This didn’t faze the young entrepreneur who decided to start his own business.

“I was without a job and I just thought to myself, I’ve cut firewood my whole life, with my Dad, so I decided to go buy a truck and started selling firewood.”

Hard to believe at just 18 years old, Cody finds time for hockey, running his own business, balance a social life, girlfriend and has aspirations of heading to school so he can one day own a large-scale business.

Part of the Glacier Kings’ pride that Cody carries on and off the ice came in handy for North Island division rivals the Campbell River Storm. One of the Storm’s support staff members Jami Harris, was grateful for Cody as her vehicle was stuck in the snow one night after the Storm had played the Glacier Kings. “I was meeting the team bus in Courtenay when I went into the snow bank at the Cumberland junction, Cody was the only person who stopped and he pulled me out of the ditch.

He did this as our entire team watched. The bus pulled up as he was pulling me out.”

CODY ELIASON BRINGS true leadership to the Glacier Kings.

PHOTO BY JIM HOCKLEY Cody smirks and says he was just paying Jami back.

“A couple of seasons ago at try-outs I fought, got beat up pretty bad, and it was Jami that put my face back together, it was the least I could do.”

Got Wood Enterprises

has come in handy for Cody’s teammates as well, when they need extra cash, Cody puts them to work.

This is just another example of the leadership that seems to come naturally to Cody. “We had to remind ourselves that he

wasn’t a veteran, he was such a leader,” said Bill Rotheisler, head coach of the Glacier Kings, looking back at training camp with Cody last September.

“He had an instant presence,” agreed assistant coach Mark McNaughton.

“He’s a blue collar, physical hockey player. I think back to his first fight against Joe Chase [from the Oceanside Generals], and this is a 6’, 200-pound guy that Cody is going up against and Chase thought it was going to be a cake walk and Cody put a pretty good lickin’ on him.

That was the point when I thought; this kid has some grit to him.”

“He’s got heart, he’s not just tough,” said Rotheisler. “He’s one of those guys that you don’t want to fight, not because he’s strong or hits the gym, but because he loves his teammates, he loves his team and you just are afraid that he wouldn’t quit. It’s not so much strength, it’s that you just realize he won’t stop until he wins.”

Cody would agree with his coach’s sentiments. “I carry Glacier King pride, and where it really comes from, I just try to amplify how much this team means to me and hopefully it gets through to the boys.”

Robyn Nicholson is the public relations director of the Comox Valley Glacier Kings

Cougars sweep Icemen Earle Couper Record Staff

Bring on the Cyclone Taylor Cup. That’s the new focus for both the Comox Valley Glacier Kings and the Victoria Cougars now that the 201213 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoffs are in the books.

The Cougars defeated the Yetis 5-2 Saturday, March 30 in Courtenay to complete a four-game sweep.

The regular season champs won the first three games 6-3, 9-2 and 5-0. The VIJHL reps will now join the host Glacier Kings and PJHL reps Richmond Sockeyes at the Cyclone Taylor Cup – the B.C. Jr. B championship – April 11-14 in Courtenay. In the KIJHL finals, the Castlegar Rebels had a 3-1 series lead over the North Okanagan Knights heading into Game 5 Monday night. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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SPORTS SHORTS

United foiled in final

Seniors Games Are you over 55 years of age? Would you like a fun and challenging summer? Are you curious about the BC Seniors Games?

A coffee party/information session will be held April 4 at 2 p.m. at Quality Foods. Meet some of last year’s competitors, hear how they have enjoyed the Games, and learn how to get involved.

The meeting is limited to 30 persons, so to reserve, contact Jane Austin at seejane@shaw.ca or 250-339-0173.

Earle Couper Record Staff

It took penalty kicks to get Comox Valley United to the cup final.

And it took penalty kicks to knock them out of it.

The Vancouver Island Soccer League Div. 3B champions were at Royal Athletic Park in Victoria on Saturday, March 23 to take on sixth-place Campbell River Golden Wings of Div. 3A in the Pearkes Challenge Cup final.

A week after eliminating Div. 3B Vantreights on penalty kicks (after 120 minutes of scoreless soccer) in the semifinals, the same scenario developed in the championship match as the teams played 90 minutes of regulation time and two 15-minute overtime halves without the ball finding the back of the net.

Goalkeepers Tyler Salmond of United and Preston Johnny of the Golden Wings were then called on to continue their stellar play in a penalty kick shoot out, with Campbell River prevailing.

Game MVP was Matthew Wooff from Campbell River.

The cup loss was one of the few low points for United in a season that saw them earn promotion to Div. 2 next season. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Co-ed soccer THE BRIAN RICE Toyota Atom A Chiefs captured their VIAHA league championship this season.

Lawn bowlers ready to roll Pat Cutt Contributor

The Courtenay Lawn Bowling Club is gearing up for another busy year...our 75th (I think the book says we started in 1938).

The semi-annual general meeting is Saturday, April 6 at 3 p.m. at the clubhouse.

Membership fees have increased this year to $105 and can be paid at this meeting. We will be getting an update on the fundraising for renovation, a good

chance to see the new shed for equipment as the first step in those renos. Also if you have been attending or working at the garage sale, you will be right there for the meeting.

Games chair Peter Harding will have signup sheets ready for the summer activity schedule and will also take entries for open tournaments ready for submission to the host clubs.

Greens manager Archie Harris is most pleased with the shed

construction and the assistance offered to complete the building and move the equipment from the lean-to.

There is still quite a lot to be done before opening day, April 21, so there will be another call for work parties.

Thanks to all those who turned out to help and also to the City of Courtenay Building Department (Dave Craven) who gave of their expertise in a variety of areas.

Ways and Means chair Frank Lo is

Sunnydale ladies set to golf Spring has sprung, and Sunnydale Ladies Golf nine- and 18-holers are dusting off their shoes and shining up their clubs as April 2 is the first day of regular golf.

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The annual Friday Night Adult Co-ed 7-aside Soccer League is gearing up for another season.

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Value of online auction donations‘unprecedented’ Goods and services total more than $100,000

so many communityminded business owners and it’s great to be able to work together on projects that will benefit present as well as future generations.”

A Facebook contest is also underway during April to add to the fun and the momentum. Enter to win one

of three great prizes at www.facebook.com/ CourtenayRotary.

To view this year’s online auction items and to see a complete list of auction sponsors, visit the Rotary website at www.courtenayrotary.com.

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The Courtenay Rotary Club’s sixth annual Online Auction launches April 1 with over $100,000 in donated items, gift certificates, trips, and professional services up for bid.

The auction items are available for viewing on the Rotary Club website and online bids NOW OPEN Saturday 9-4 pm will be accepted from Go to April 1 at 9 a.m. until April 30 at 9 p.m. www. .com “We’re thrilled with to check our current specials the community supor call 250-338-4111 port we’ve gotten for this year’s auction.

The range of auction items and the value of those donations is unprecedented,” says ACTING COMOX MAYOR Hugh MacKinnon cuts a ribbon to officially announce the donation www.comoxvalleyrecord.com Courtenay Rotary Club of a new townhouse to the Courtenay Rotary Club’s sixth annual Online Auction. At left is president Rod Hunter.

John Verrier of Avril Homes, involved in donating the townhouse, and his wife. To the right is Adding to the buzz Mayor Larry Jangula of Courtenay and Rod Hunter, president of the Courtenay Rotary Club. paper of this year’s auction ’s your news it PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK is the donation of a brand new townhouse include an extension of the project will extend unit, donated to the the Rotary Trail proj- the trail from 17th to Rotary auction by Art ect. This trail provides 29th streets.

“We’d like to encourWinter of AH Winter a new route for pedesage people to and Son Conbid generously struction and on the donated John Verrier of We’d like to encourage items, not only Avril Homes. people to bid generously on the to help increase The townhouse the grand total is located in donated items, not only to help for the Rotary the Ridgeview increase the grand total for the D e v e l o p m e n t Rotary Trail project, but to also Trail project, but to also on Muir Road in show appreciation for the genshow appreCourtenay. ciation for the The differ- erosity of our sponsors. ence between Art Meyers generosity of our sponsors,” the reserved says Art Meybid of $329,000 and the winning bid trians and cyclists ers, chair of this year’s is what will determine along the E&N Rail- Online Auction and Please be advised of traffic disruptions in your area. the donation made to way tracks that begins project co-ordinator. the Courtenay Rota- at the E&N train sta- “We’re fortunate to Where: Guthrie Road between the intersections of Stadacona Drive ry Club. Many of the tion; the next phase of live in a place that has local trades people to Linshart Road and suppliers who were involved in the Start: March 11, 2013 construction of the Anticipated Completion: July 19, 2013 townhouse have also donated their servicWorking Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday es, giving a generous boost to the fundraising value.

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Cumberland United Church in period of transition Rev. Ted Hicks filling in as interim minister Since its founding in 1888, the congregation of Cumberland United Church has been central to the life of the village, contributing to the moral and spiritual fibre of the community, providing a central meeting place for the village, and supporting local families through their touchstone celebrations and sorrows.

Through the years, the congregation has reflected changes both in the church and in the broader society.

Originally established by the Presbyterian Church to provide a house of worship for the early miners in what was then the Union Mines coal operation, the Cumberland congregation became a United Church shortly after Church Union in 1925.

The congregation stood alongside local residents through the difficult years of the Depression, sandwiched between two world wars. Then, in post-war prosperity and the early baby boom years of the 1950s, the congregation shared in the heyday experienced by so many denominations across North America.

When counter-cultural winds began to blow in the 1960s, the United Church made controversial and courageous choices that led to its signature place at the forefront of social change across Canada.

With such choices also came the disaffection of some members. That, along with the general trend of declining attendance throughout mainline churches since the late 20th century, has left its impact on Cumberland United as well.

Still today, the landmark church stands proudly at the corner of First and Penrith — with its pipe organ that remains unique to the Valley — but with dwindling membership that struggles to maintain its building and to fund a half-time minister.

Yet, despite its challenges, the congregation perseveres in faith.

Every Sunday morning at 11 o’clock, the bell rings to call villagers to worship just as it has done for genera-

smaller congregations will be where the real action is, well placed to let go of outmoded institutional structures and traditions and to recover some of the vision and energy of the original church in the time of Jesus and the Apostles.”

Comments Linda Safford, a Cumberland resident and cur-

rent secretary of the Church Council, “I am encouraged by what is happening here. We hope others in the village and the Valley will catch the vision, join in, and help us continue to provide a caring fellowship for our members and a vital outreach in the community.”

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The Sunday School welcomes and nurtures energetic and delightful children each week.

On Saturday mornings at 10, the bell rings again to call neighbours to meditation.

And throughout the week, the community continues to find the building a good place to gather for important community events and for many concerts and cultural presentations.

Right now is a particular time of change for the congregation.

At the end of 2012, the Rev. Julianne Kasmer

resigned her position as Minister of Cumberland United Church to answer a call to become chaplain at the Our Place Outreach Ministry in Victoria.

While the congregation regroups and searches for her replacement, Rev. Ted Hicks is providing transitional ministry for the congregation to ensure the continuity of pastoral services and to help the congregation re-imagine its future.

Hicks brings a wide range of experience to help lead the congregation through this period, including hospital chaplaincy, congregational ministries across

Western Canada.

Recently retired as the minister of Comox Valley Presbyterian Church, he has continued to be active locally as a workshop and retreat leader, spiritual director, columnist, and community volunteer.

Part of Rev. Hicks’ background is in interim ministry, helping congregations through trauma and transition.

Although his work with Cumberland United is not officially an interim appointment, he sees his experience in this field as helpful.

“Cumberland United has an inner spirit and an eclectic mix of people that belie its outward appearance as a

declining congregation in an older building.

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We all enjoyed meeting faceto-face with members, and were thrilled with the warm and welcoming reactions.

It comes as no surprise that, in this day and age of electronic communications, people appreciate a handwritten thank you note and a personal visit.

In addition to ensuring members feel appreciated, your Chamber of Commerce has been working in a spirit of collaboration with the Campbell River Chamber of Commerce.

We ‘shared’ membership ads on

The Eagle Radio throughout the month, and presented a Work the Pond networking workshop for their Chamber March 13.

We have also been working with the Campbell River Chamber on a task force for the North Island Hospital Project.

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Be sure to review the following Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce events: •April 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Crown Isle: 2013 AGM with keynote speaker Tom Sparrow, chief project officer of the North Island Hospitals Project; •April 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Express: Business Mixer; •April 30, Florence Filberg Centre: All candidates meeting, public forum; •May 7, Breakwater Restaurant, Six for Lunch; •May 7, Cascadia Liquor Store: Business Mixer; •May 9, All candidates breakfast; •June 20, Courtenay & District Fish & Game Association: summer barbecue.

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Royal Bank: ............................. 61.25 TD Bank: .................................. 83.63 Bank of Nova Scotia:................. 59.08 BCE: ........................................ 47.40 Potash Corp. Of Sask.: .............. 40.50 Suncor Energy Inc: ................... 30.51 Crescent Point Energy: .............. 38.54 Cdn. Oil Sands: ....................... 21.09 Husky Energy: .......................... 28.97 Pembina Pipe Line: ................... 32.01 Transcanada Corp: ................... 48.41 Teck Resources Ltd: ................... 28.68 Cameco: .................................. 21.04

COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Optimism holds steady B.C.’s small business hiring intentions climbed six points in March over February while overall small business optimism showed modest improvement, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

B.C.’s Business Barometer rose by almost one point to 65.7 in March, even as the national barometer tumbled more than three points to 62.9 from the previous 66.2.

Index levels between 65 and 75 generally indicate a growing economy.

When reporting the state of their business, 34 per cent responded Good versus 16 per cent Bad, with the remaining 50 per cent choosing Satisfactory, representing a one-point slide from the Good category to Bad. Report highlights: • 28 per cent of respondents expect to increase full-time employment in the next three months, versus six per cent anticipating reduction.

• Taxes and regulation were cited as the major cost constraint by 63 per cent of respondents, followed by fuel and energy at 52 per

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Thank You! Expressions of appreciation and gratitude seem inadequate to express how thankful I am for all the support and love both my husband and I received during his illness and passing. To his Doctors Crow, Engman, Thomas, and Hart, third oor staff, VIHA and Hospice, the home care staff, all our friends, especially Carol, Carl and Pam, Tom and Betsy, not least of all, to our family, most especially granddaughter April, thank you again.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 7:30pm

Courtenay Fire Hall 650 Cumberland Road, Courtenay

Election of Trustee Property owners in Courtenay Fire Protection District are invited to attend.

Applications for Food Vendors, Exhibitors & NPOs are now being accepted. Applications forms are available on line at comoxnauticaldays.ca

THE CVRD has approved a permit to all.ow night shooting for a law enforcement agency at the Courtenay & District Fish & Game Protective Association range facilities at 3780 Colake Rd. These exercises will be from 9:00 to 11:00 pm on 8 - 11 Apr, 22 - 25 Apr and 29 Apr - 2 May 2013.

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1933 - 2013 February of this year marked the passing of William Bruce (Ron) Pogue.

Ron retired with his family to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island in 1996. Prior to that he had an extensive career in the Hospital Administration field. He was Executive Director at hospitals in North Battleford Saskatchewan, Cardston Alberta and Whitehorse Yukon while employed with the Medical Services Branch of the Department of National Health and Welfare. He travelled extensively by small plane throughout Canada’s North from Frobisher Bay to Inuvik in the Northwest Territories and to Old Crow in Yukon overseeing the delivery of health care services.

He then moved back to Ontario, the province of his birth and took up a position with the Woodstock General Hospital, where in 1977 he became President and CEO. His career in Woodstock spanned 24 years during which he oversaw many changes at the hospital. He became a founding member of the Canadian College of Health Service Executives and received a Fellowship and the Chairman’s Award for Distinguished Service from that organization. He also was a member and received a Fellowship from the American College of Healthcare Executives.

He was sought after as a speaker at various health related conferences through out the years and could be counted on to deliver his message with wit and humour. He mentored students in the health care field, served on the Board of the Thames Valley District Health Council and was involved with the Woodstock Women’s Emergency Center. While living in Woodstock Ron was able to explore his passion for small planes owning first an Aircoup and then a Cessna 172. He was also a regular at the sailing club.

After moving to the Comox Valley and retirement Ron served on the Board of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation and worked with the Comox Recreation Commission. He also spent time volunteering with the Community Justice Center and the Millard Piercy Watershed Stewards. Ron loved the Comox Valley, its beautiful natural setting, its mountains and the ocean. He enjoyed the sailing, walking the trails and exploring all the wonderful places there are to see.

He leaves behind in Ontario his sons Mark, Chris and Bruce and grandchildren Ben, Robert, Daniel, Seamus, Mallory, Maddison and Ethan, and in the Comox Valley his wife Patricia, son Ron and grandchildren Aiden and Ransom. He will be truly missed.

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Apply in person with resume to: 2701 Eden Street, Campbell River.

LEGAL Notice to Creditors and Others Re: The estate of CHARLIE MARTIN, deceased, formerly of 2607(B) Penrith Ave, Cumberland, British Columbia.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of FREDERICK CHARLES MARTIN are hereby notiďŹ ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administrator at BOX 718 Cumberland, British Columbia, V0R 1S0, on or before May 8, 2013, after which date the Administrator will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice.

Robbin E Frame, Administrator

HELP WANTED LOCAL LANDSCAPING company is hiring.

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POSITION AVAILABLE at Licensed After School Daycare

by Huband Park Elementary School, Mon-Fri 2-5:00pm.

Phone 250-792-0054 THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Coastal CertiďŹ ed Hand Fallers-camp positions • Coastal CertiďŹ ed Bull Buckers • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

WE REQUIRE a Part Time employee for our Dove Creek horse farm. Familiarity with horses would be an asset but not a requirement. Please send resume to Drawer #4526 Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7.

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Tuesday, April 2, 2013

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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ELECTRICAL

MOVING & STORAGE

WHITE SPOT restaurant 2299 Cliffe ave, Courtenay is looking for two pmt. F/T Line cooks. $13.00/hr. Exp is mandatory. Serious enquiries only. unit618@whitespot.ca or fax 250-338-8304

ELECTRICIAN. Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca

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SALES ASSOCIATE Sublime Fashion Collection in Courtenay is looking for a mature, outgoing and dynamic sales associate for a permanent part-time position, who is a hard working team player with a keen sense of fashion. Saturday availability is required. Retail fashion experience and computer skills are a must.

Please drop off your resume in person at #1- 1599 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay.

TRADES, TECHNICAL EXPERIENCED DRILLERS and Blasters wanted Port McNeil, Port Hardy, Remote Locations juan@roctech.ca GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry.

Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209.

HANDYPERSONS IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

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HOME REPAIR & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free estimate at 250-898-8887.

KITCHEN CABINETS AFFORDABLE custom cabinetry, countertops and refacing. 250-850-9915 www.coastcabinetry.ca

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiďŹ cation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

LANDSCAPING BLUESTONE LAND & Aquascape CertiďŹ ed Landscaper.

Gardens Ponds Water Features Complete Lawn Care and Maintenance. Call Shayne 250-338-1823

VOLUNTEERS

MISC SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS WANTED for Kitty Coleman Park Board.

Send resume and a cover letter outlining what you can bring to the position, to KCPB Box 3693 Stn. Main, Courtenay, BC V9N 7P1. Deadline: April 12/13. Only those short listed will be contacted.

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Full repair service.

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WORK WANTED MASTER PLUMBER 30 plus years. JACK OF ALL TRADES have Built/Reno both personal homes. Big or small jobs. Call Ken at 250-650-4838.

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PETS BOARDING FREEHAVEN RANCH Affordable horse boarding avail at the picturesque 53 Acre ranch that is dedicated to the love of horses & natural horsemanship. Located 10 min from Courtenay in beautiful Merville with over 25 acres of pasture & hay ďŹ elds. Beautiful trail through meadows & forests. Indoor/outdoors stalls for full board or self board, riding ring w/ new footing, covered round pen, tack room. Call Richard 250-465-9190 or visit www.freehavenranch.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $300 NIGHTHAWK ADJUSTABLE back wheelchair Stellato make w/foam cushion & support removable oat rests $250.

Quality memory foam shaped pillow $5. Triangular wedge foam back rest for bed $5. Call evenings (250)334-9607

Join Our Team ASSISTANT MANAGER Klemtu Area-Kid/Goat Sites Are you looking for a challenge, an opportunity to learn new skills and systems or the ability to fast track your career with Marine Harvest Canada?

Our Klemtu Production area requires a skilled, motivated and experienced person to take on the role of Assistant Manager and produce results.

FERTILIZERS

In this role you will assist the Site Manager in managing all day to day activities at the marine farm location while providing supervision and support to farm technicians. Must have three years marine site experience in the salmon farming industry.

OLD COW manure. Limited Spring supply. Loading daily.

Call 250-650-3633.

Please view the full posting on our website at www. marineharvestcanada.com and apply as directed.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY 250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certiďŹ ed.

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PaciďŹ c National Processing Ltd. Quality Management Program Administrator

Comox Medical Clinic is looking for an experienced Medical Office Assistant to join our office. The candidate needs to possess excellent inter-personal skills, enjoy working within a team, be comfortable with a computer and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Previous medical office experience preferred but related experience will be considered. Competitive wages and benefits offered.

This is a part-time position that will include some evenings, vacation coverage and occasional Saturdays.

References required. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Please submit a resume via email to candice.comoxmedical@shaw.ca or in person to Comox Medical Clinic #100-1695 Comox Ave. Attention: Candice

We are currently seeking to ďŹ ll the position of “Quality Management Program (QMP) Administratorâ€?. This position specializes in quality monitoring and assuring compliance with the requirements of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

This is a full time position operating approximately 40 hours per week. Alternate work shifts and possible overtime may be required.

The ideal applicant will have experience or training in food safety, HACCP, regulatory compliance, CFIA audits and seafood processing. You must be proďŹ cient in Microsoft Word, Excel and have basic computer skills.

We offer competitive wages, a corporate bonus program, company paid beneďŹ ts package, and a matching retirement fund plan.

If you have the skills we are looking for, and you would like to become part of our team please forward a resume, in person, by fax or e-mail to: Mainstream Canada 61-4th Street, ToďŹ no, BC V0R 2Z0 Fax: 250-725-1250 E-Mail: careers@mainstreamcanada.com Please state “QMP Administratorâ€? in subject line DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 12, 2013

GLACIER GREENS GOLF COURSE 19 WING COMOX

TEMPORARY FULL TIME POSITION (The Anticipated term of this position is 6 months)

Glacier Greens Golf Course at 19 Wing Comox is seeking a Golf Course Worker to maintain the golf course property using small powered and manual equipment, maintain greens, tee box areas, turf on fairways or other areas as well as maintain and repair golf course outbuildings, fences, bridges, nets and screens. He/She also performs basic horticultural duties such as planting and pruning trees, shrubs and flowers and maintaining and creating flowerbeds.

QualiďŹ cations:

We are seeking a highly motivated and hard working team member to join PaciďŹ c National Processing Ltd. (PNP), located in ToďŹ no, BC. PNP is the processing facility operated and managed by Mainstream Canada, the Canadian division of the international aquaculture company Cermaq. We are a growth oriented company and we strive for the quality of our product, safe working environments and sustainable aquaculture.

GOLF COURSE WORKER

Some High School AND some years experience in landscaping.

SPA MASSAGE PRACTITIONERS The Grotto Spa is an award-winning Spa, catering to locals & resort guests. Our business levels continue to grow, and as such we need to increase the size of our Massage Team.

We are currently seeking full-time & part-time Spa Massage Practitioners and RMTs. As a Company we offer amazing perks & benefits, great colleagues, a fun working environment and a chance to grow your career. Full-time team members are also eligible to join our extended health & dental benefits plan.

Earnings for a one hour massage begin at $19.25 plus gratuities & retail commissions, and go up to $26.25 per one hour treatment based on experience. RMTs start at $37.25 for a one hour therapeutic massage, plus gratuities & retail commissions.

We require candidates who are professional, friendly, wellgroomed, reliable and guest-focused! Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays, as these are our busiest times (and your highest earning potential).

To book an interview, please send your resumes & cover letter to: melissa.davie@tigh-na-mara.com Visit our web-site for other job opportunities: www.tigh-na-mara.com

OR An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered Knowledge Requirements: Of grounds keeping practices and techniques Of health and safety practices Of the rules and strategies of the game of golf Successful candidate will be prepared to commence employment 15 April 2013.

Eligible candidates should submit a resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfil all position requirements by mail to: NPF Human Resources Manager, 19 Wing Comox, PO Box 1000, Stn. Main, Lazo, B.C. V0R 2K0, or by fax at 250-339-8168, by e-mail to npfhrcomox@cfpsa.com. Applications must be received before 23:59 hrs Pacific Time on 08 April 2013.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

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SKYROCKET COMPOST Sale- 30L bags only $5 each.

Drive-thru 8am Driftwood Mall Sat. Apr 6th while supplies last

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or see us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

AMERICA’S BEST Buy! 20 acres, only $99/mo! $0 down, no credit checks, money back guarantee. Owner ďŹ nancing.

West Texas, beautiful mountain views! Free color brochure 1-800-755-8953. www.sunsetranches.com

PUNTLEDGE TERRACE. 205 1st St. Courtenay on the River.

2 bdrms w/loft, 2 bath, 5 appls., woodstove, N/S, N/P, adult orientated. $1000. Avail Apr. 15, 250-339-3638

FREE ITEMS FREE CAT available to a good home. Four year old female, spade, great mouser, independent, very well natured. Please call 250-871-0039

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

HOUSES FOR SALE $179,500.

Spacious 1110sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, top oor, ocean view condo. New roof, new balcony, lrg master bdrm & ensuite, lots of storage, insuite W/D, skylight in kitchen, thick carpet except in bathroom/kitchen/laundry, 5 appls.

Adult building, no pets, no rentals. Call 250-203-9673.

FURNITURE

CHESTERFIELD, LOVE Seat, Chair and Stool - maple wood frame rose colour cushions. In excellent condition. $250. Call 250-338-6970

RATTAN SUNROOM Set. Five Piece.

Sofa, chair, 2 swivel reclining chairs and foot stool. $1000 Firm.

Please call 250-941-2809.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE AT LAST! An iron ďŹ lter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com or Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CAMPBELL RIVER Beautiful 1765sq ft. 3 bd/2 bth rancher on cul-de-sac. Large entrance, fam. rm. sun rm, open liv/din rm, 3/4� oak ooring, nicely landscaped, enclosed backyard, covered patio, sideyard RV parking with hookups, HEAT PUMP, 5 appls. $278,900.00. 250-923-7010 DOWNTOWN COURTENAY, ($145,000), 2 bdrm, 1 bath, modular home on .11 acre.

Partly fenced yard, new carpets, forced air heat, 4 appls.

Walk to amens and bus. Must See! Call 250-334-3960.

GRADUATION/ WEDDING/ Business Suits, Gucci, Prada, Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein.

Approx size 40R. All worn once. Beautiful Quality. Call to View 250-850-2525 HOME PHONE reconnect. Toll Free 1-866-287-1348 Cell Phone Accessories Catalogue Everyone Welcome To Shop Online at: www.homephonereconnect.ca

NATIONAL BILLIARD Table and Accessories. Like New Condition. $1,000 ďŹ rm.

(250)285-3761.

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188.

25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860.

32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760.

47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.

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MUST SEE: 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Bath, sep. ofďŹ ce with private entry nestled in Qualicum Woods. Just 5 mins to Village, beach, forest & 2 golf courses.

Low maint. gardens, fenced backyard, offers privacy & peaceful surrounding. Lots of updates & reno’s, infra-red sauna in garage. $349,000.00 If interested call:250-594-5654

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.

SHOP/WAREHOUSE space.

Cousins Rd. 1200 sqft.

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COURTENAY- 3 bdrm + den, 2 bath, 5 new appls, fenced yard, wired shopped/garden shed, end of cul-de-sac, Puntledge area. Avail April. 15th.

N/S, no parties, pet neg. $1200. Call 1-(250)710-8279.

COMPLETELY RENOVATED & landscaped 1350sq ft rancher within walking distance to Beaver Lodge trails. 3 bdrm/2 bth(incl. full ensuite). Single car garage. Lg fully fenced & private bk yrd. incl. mature trees, plants & pond. A few of the interior updates incl. new kitchen, bthrms, ooring (heated tile throughout kitchen, dining room, & large laundry rm.

Hand scraped laminate through rest of house. New appliances, light ďŹ xtures, paint, etc. Asking $255,000.00. Call 250-204-3842 or email fernandesma@live.com Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse.

Perfect for recreational property or full time living.

Motivated seller $378,800.

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2325 B VALLEYVIEW DR. 1 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 6 appls, $700/mth Inc utilities Avail. Immd.

COURTNEY- 2 bdrm duplex, very nice, inclds W/D, F/S, yard. N/S, pet considered. $800. Call (250)339-4037.

205-130 Back Rdoad 2 bed, 1 bath, N/P, N/S, 5 appls. $775/mth Avail. Apr. 1 206-1130 Willemar 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 2 appls. $675/mth Avail. Mar 15 1 MONTH FREE. Large 2 BDRM. Free heat. Elevator.

Great location! $750/mo. Call 250-334-4646.

2 BDRM Comox condo.

Clean, quiet and sunny. 5 appl, bike strg. NS. $825.

Available May 1st. Call 250334-8045. point7percent@gmail.com COURTENAY, 2-BDRM Apt., 1 bath, NS/NP. $650 mo.

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HOMES FOR RENT Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC VAN 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm & den, 1 bath, F & S, carport, partially fenced, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed.$1,100/mth FAMILY HOME! North East Ctny 5 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, 7 appls, gas F/P, double garage, fenced yrd, N/S, pet neg. w/ref., landscaping incl.

Avail. Immed. - $1,800/mth RURAL ACREAGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath home, 4 appls, woodstove, N/S, N/P. Avail. May 1 - $975/mth VALLEY VIEW 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, 6 appls, double garage, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail June 1 $1,600/mth

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Newly updated, Covered patio, Seperate entrance and driveway, In suite laundry, Walking distance to Superstore. Available May 1st. $950 Util incl. Alisha (250) 8983035

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Close to schools and 19 Wing.

Incl 6 appliances in VG condition. NO Agents. Call to view 250-339-1117.

HOME ON 4 ACRES FOR SALE!! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1150 sqft updated rancher. This home is situated on 4 park-like acres on a no thru road, and zoned for 2 dwellings. New roof, great artesian well, fenced for horses, with a roomy stall, and a big shop - only minutes to town!!

Asking $434,900.

Please email for pictures or more information. vuorela4@shaw.ca PORT MCNEILL: Small 2 bdrm, 1 bath home on easy care lot, partial ocean view.

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TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. 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. Also One Bedroom & Den. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave.

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TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated 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 or David @ 250338-0267.

Spacious, beautifully renovated, 1 & 2 bdrm, 1 bath apts located in secured entrance building, near schools & on bus routes.

Master bdrms incl. walk-in closets. Incl. large deck & windows.

2 appl w/on-site laundry. N/P. N/S. Immed. possession. Rents from $625/month. FREE heat & hot water!!

CUMBERLAND RD. SUITE

Newly updated 2 bdrm, 1 bath suite located near downtown core is in excellent proximity to parks, schools & shopping, & located on bus route. Suite incl. 4 appl & exclusive use of main driveway & carport. $750/month, plus utilities. N/S. Small pet MAY BE considered w/deposit.

Renovated, bright, 1 & 2 bdrm apts in secured entrance building is ideally located near Cumberland Hospital & charming downtown Cumberland core. Incl. 2 appl, pantry/ storage, patio, & on site coin-op laundry. N/P. N/S. For immediate possession. Rents from $600/month.

COMOX: ONE level bright, modern & spacious, 2 bdrms, 8 years old, 2 full baths, dbl. garage, patio, gas f/p, close to beach/downtown. $269,000.

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ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious suite. Excellent location in the heart of Comox. Well maintained and well managed mature adult building. Security entry and elevator. Recently renovated. Very attractive. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

DRIFTWOOD CONDOS

No car? No prob! 1 & 2 bdrm condos ideally located within walking distance to amenities & Airpark, & on bus route for longer distances. 2 appl w/on-site laundry. Storage available.

Pet may be considered w/deposit. N/S. Rent from $600/month.

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TOWNHOUSES / DUPLEXES PINE PLACE TOWNHOMES

Spacious 2 bdrm townhomes offer main level living w/ bedrooms on 2nd floor. Features 1 bath, 4 appl, & patio area. Close to schools, recreation & shopping. Rents from $750/month. Immed possession.

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KENDAL AVE, CUMBERLAND

In the quaint Village of Cumberland, Coal Hill Estates, enjoy 9 ft ceilings, open concept living space, natural gas f/p, beautiful finishing throughout, & front & rear decks. Home features 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 3 appl kitchen w/pantry, washer/dryer, & laminate & carpet flooring mix. $1300/month. Avail Apr 1

VILLA MONTECITO 1331 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM over 1,000 sq. ft. Centrally located near downtown and Safeway complex. Very attractive suite with large, designer kitchen, ensuite and five full sized appliances. Quiet, mature neighbours. Well maintained and well managed building. Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

GREENBRIER 750 Eighth Street TWO BEDROOM corner suite - ensuite bath, five full sized appliances. Large, bright and spacious. Private deck. In suite storage. Freshly renovated. Finest in Courtenay. Three blocks from downtown. Security Entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

EDGEWATER 355 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM top floor — river view. Fully renovated and very attractive suite. Excellent location just two blocks from downtown. Quiet, adult building.

Well maintained. Security entry. Reasonable rent. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

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Immed - $1,000/mth COMOX DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath on cul-de-sac, 5 appls, carport, fenced yrd w/shed, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref.

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Immed. - $1100/mth CLOSE TO SUPERSTORE 3 bdrm, 2 bath duplex, 5appls, newly renovated, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets.

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Immed. - $725/mth. Call Res. Mgr. 334-8602 LORELEI APTS Bachelor suite, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, N/S, No pets. Avail.

May 1 - $500/mth FIVE OAKS VILLA 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, newly renovated, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed - $800/mth PUNTLEDGE DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 3 appls, fenced yrd, w/shed, N/S, No pets. Avail. May 1 $925/mth RYAN COURT 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, patio, reserved pkg, N/S, cat ok.

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Joanna Ross Editor: Mark Allan Ph: 250-338-5811 / Fax: 250-338-5568 / Classified: 1-855-310-3535 A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

‘Screen time’ part of learning With one exception, Comox Valley school board trustees voted recently to spend $4 million to purchase “information technology,” a catchphrase for computer equipment.

Although funding will continue to be tight and budgeting a huge challenge for the foreseeable future, it was the right call.

Students and teachers might notice new technology as early as the fall.

As secretary-treasurer Russell Horswill explained to trustees, most of School District 71’s computer technology is outdated and nearing the end of its life.

In a survey, 364 SD71 staff members overwhelmingly responded that computer and Internet speed is inadequate and that computers and laptops often don’t work properly.

Almost three-quarters said technology enables the instructional environment and improves student academic achievement.

What does $4 million buy these days for an organization the size of SD71? Improvements will include server replacement, network infrastructure, Provincial Learning Network bandwidth enhancements, workstation replacement, Voice Over Internet Protocol phone system and required user training.

While one-quarter of respondents curiously have a low opinion of technology on learning outcomes, computers and the Internet are not going away.

The school district has embraced the 21st century learning concept, which you would think has to include some computer skills.

As anyone who owns a computer knows, they evolve rapidly. The good news is that replacement models are superior and less expensive than what you have now.

That’s good because SD71 technology will have to be “refreshed” twice in eight years.

Sheila McDonnell voted against the motion, citing unnamed other priorities. Fellow trustee Rick Grinham cleverly represented the majority position, agreeing that students need “green time,” but arguing they also require quality “screen time.”

Well said. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com Record Question of the Week This week: Forty-four per cent of respondents so far say they are confident the Raven coal mine project will get a “robust” environmental review. Are you confident? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage.

Kud to Island Honda, the Kudos Vanier Secondary School leadership class and others who are supporting seriously ill Comox Valley man Isaac LeBlanc.

If you are removing cast iron grates from Courtenay’s drainage system and placing them in the middle of the road, grow up before somebody gets hurt.

Hospice cannot be partisan Dear editor, In response to Comox Valley wonders where its ‘end-oflife’ funding is by Renee Andor (Record, March 27).

The government’s recent announcement of new hospice funding in the Lower Mainland raises some serious questions about the vision this government has for end-of-life care, particularly where people live in this province.

Although Health Minister MacDiarmid was quoted as saying, “Providing end-of-life care helps people in this stage of life to die with dignity in their home community near family and friends,” it appears from the financial allocations that residents living in the Lower Mainland have priority over residents living in all other regions of the province.

As she said, “I think for me, the important thing about the announcements we’re making is it’s not about dying, it’s about living.”

Clearly for her it is about where you live and residents in all other parts of the province need to ask why their end-of-life care is not as important as that of residents living on the Lower Mainland. Minister MacDiarmid

obviously thinks it is important, as the funding decisions have favoured residents in her own riding.

End-of-life and hospice care should not be a partisan issue, as all British Columbians deserve equitable access to quality care throughout their lifetime no matter where they reside.

Comox Valley residents need to ask all politicians why decisions such as this are made without consideration of the impact on residents and care providers in regions not given access to funding allocations.

Does this government not recognize that people in other parts of the province are also dying, and deserve humane care that is worthy of financial support? For those of us who have had family members die with hospice care it is a service that we would like all British Columbians to have access to.

People need to be asking why funding allocations for health care seems to be so blatantly a partisan issue.

With this funding decision and others made by this government, it is clear that the health of all British Columbians is not a priority. This government seems to be in a desperate ploy to gain

favour all at the 11th hour with an election just around the corner; and the health, the living and dying of all British Columbians is being used in what I believe to be a most distasteful and cavalier manner.

I am happy for the hospices that did receive funding. Hospice care is a model of humane care allowing people to live their lives with dignity as long as possible.

It is disappointing to me and others here in the Comox Valley that the lives of British Columbians living outside the Lower Mainland seem not to be of as much value to this provincial government as those living within the regions given preferred services and funding.

The Comox Valley Hospice Society provides compassionate care to individuals and families who are living out their lives as best they can. Ensuring access to quality hospice, end-of-life and bereavement services needs our support and I urge everyone to ask questions of our politicians.

The quality of your care — your living and your dying — definitely depends on it. And so does the care of your loved ones.

This is something worth fighting and voting for.

Sharon Bearpark, Comox Valley

We need end-of-life funding here Dear editor, I read with frustration the article about all of the money being dumped into hospice care in Vancouver.

Over the past three years I’ve had two close friends die. Both ultimately ended up in hospital because they were on their own and didn’t have local family.

In both cases it was horribly depressing.

One ended up dying in a ward on the third floor of the hospital as we all listened though a flimsy curtain to a man who was in

terrible pain and finally gasping for his last breaths.

My other friend didn’t make it that far — she died on a stretcher by the emergency room amidst all of the noise and hustle for two days.

What it did for me was bring home how important it is to have real hospice care here in our community. All of us deserve to be treated humanely during these times.

I’d like to ask our politicians if they have ever tried to care for someone who is dying at

home? If they have ever been with someone they loved dying on a stretcher for two days by the emergency room?

Surely it is not too much to ask that we all have access to hospice care when our time on this earth is coming to an end even if we don’t live in Vancouver.

What’s happening here is deplorable but for the compassion of the staff and volunteers of the hospice and hospital.

Marilyn Harty, Comox

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What’s urgently needed is active lobbying and submissions by our representatives and more financial support for CoalWatch. Only when the mines have been stopped will it be the proper time to go all out and paint the town!

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She arranged meetings with health ministers and also presented a petition on behalf of 19,000 people/taxpayers/patients to the legislature on Nov. 7, 2007 requesting, “fully functional acute care hospitals are maintained in the Comox Valley and in

Mr. Bates. What Dr. Tabarsi did say about receiving timely accessible health care is taken from the PowerPoint presentation he gave to the board as follows: “The seriously injured patient has to be in definitive care (the operating room)

No wonder he found the state❝ ments ‘amazing,’ as they are not at all accurate.

Lois and Ed Jarvis ❞ Campbell River, the Vancouver Island Health Authority provides adequate funds to upgrade and expand our local hospitals, our hospitals remain publicly funded and care be publicly delivered.”

We have attended the CSRHB meetings so are aware that Dr. Tabarsi certainly did not make the comments attributed by

within 60 minutes of injury in order to survive. This is called the Golden Hour. (BC Emergency Health Services) Nov. 12, 99.

“Accessibility has direct relationship to outcome. VIHA & Health Minister should be accountable for all the poor outcomes.”

Mr. Bates is correct in attributing the

motion for one regional hospital to director Don McRae. Mr. McRae supported one hospital, “forgetting” the entire population north of Courtenay and their right to timely, accessible excellent health care. Mr. McRae is now campaigning for the provincial election and is taking credit for “getting” us two new hospitals.

It is true that CSRHB director Brenda Leigh presented two motions to rescind the one hospital (on Feb. 7, 2008) and to vote for two hospitals to serve all the North Island population, which passed by a good majority.

It is time Mr. Bates accepted that decision and moved on instead of continuing to flog a dead horse.

Lois and Ed Jarvis, Campbell River

Light polluting our Valley Dear editor, I wholeheartedly agree that the Comox Valley has become a major source of light pollution!

I have lived two kilometres out of town on Headquarters Road for the past 11 years. When I first moved here, I could sit on my deck with my binoculars or telescope and view a myriad of stars.

Now I have the glow of the sports fields at Vanier shining in my kitch-

en window!

Between the growth of Mount Washington with its night lights for skiing and all the lights of the schools and regional districts parks and playing fields shining till the wee hours, darkness is a thing of the past.

Is it really so difficult to use common sense when it comes to turning off the lights?

Valerie McCormick, Comox Valley

DON McRAE

Finding money a good trick Dear editor, Re: Education minister ‘goes to bat’ for literacy funding in Comox Valley.

While it is good news that the literacy funding has been restored, I am curious as to how Minister McRae “managed to find an additional $1 million” for the literacy program.

Where did the extra $1 million come from?

When this program gets the “found” million dollars, does it mean there is another million not available for another program?

How do you just find $1 million?

Steve Felson, Courtenay

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Dear editor, Re: In response to Fred Bates’ letter (Record, March 27).

We are writing this letter as we are extremely puzzled as to why Mr. Bates, as former chair of the Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital Board, would make so many erroneous statements in a public letter.

No wonder he found the statements “amazing,” as they are not at all accurate. His statements were received with utter disbelief

by Dr. Tabarsi and we are sure that MLA Trevena is equally in disbelief.

The analogy of splitting the baby in half was unfortunate and distasteful.

North Island MLA Claire Trevena has requested a copy of the business case for the N.I. Hospitals project (for two new stateof-the-art hospitals), as have the Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital Board and many others for many good reasons.

MLA Claire has worked very hard on the hospitals issue, convening regular hospital stakeholders’ meetings in Campbell River for the past six years, keeping completely up to date with all of the issues.

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The recent announcements of the C.V. Economic Development Society’s plans to produce 80,000 new Valley Vacation Guidebooks, and the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association providing from $5,000 to $10,000 each to local businesses to “create a more appealing and marketable environment...”

Sounds good so far.

But isn’t something being overlooked?

Shouldn’t the elephant in the room be addressed prior to putting up new wallpaper? All the new brochures, paint, awnings or potted plants in the world will not attract people to a town with active coal mines on its outskirts!

Let’s get our priorities straight.

The clock is ticking.

Compliance Coal is right now in the process of applying for both a provincial environmental assessment certificate and the federal environmental impact statement.

It’s not enough that the three Comox Valley councils and the C.V. Regional District have passed motions opposing further processing of the application until the government conducts comprehensive aquifer mapping and baseline studies of Baynes Sound.

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Green will split the vote Dear editor, I heard today that Mr. Chris Aikman is running again for the BC Green Party in the Comox Valley.

He’s a good man.

The BC Greens should be congratulated for fielding such an impressive candidate.

I’m especially pleased, as a BC Liberal supporter, that they’ve chosen a person who can split enough votes away from the NDP to ensure that Don McRae is re-elected on May 14. I do

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Greenhouse gas leaks from Pacific Carbon Trust independent evalua- the company used on tions that all rested on many wells before the the assumption that trust started offering Darkwoods would be money. EnCana was saving money as well clear-cut logged.

OM Since the forest was as reducing emissions LETCHER already owned by Can- without collecting offada’s leading conser- sets. basically given away for Therefore, the audit vancy, this assumption nothing. I look forward concluded, neither of makes no sense. to further audits on Was the conservancy these projects was a this carbon offset going to log it, or credible offset because scheme, assuming flip it to some- the emissions savings it survives after one who would, would have occurred The audit states in the May election, plain language, with charts after accepting anyway. because these two Here’s the next Pacif$25 million in tax projects aren’t the and timelines, that the $6 money to acquire ic Carbon Trust project only boondoggles. million was basically given it? Legally, it that should be audited.

The Pacific Car- away for nothing. I look for- could not.

In a complicated transbon Trust was set (I would add action, the trust bought up in 2008 as part ward to further audits on that the assump- offsets from something of former premier this carbon offset scheme, tion that logging called the Great Bear Gordon Camp- assuming it survives after releases all of the Carbon Credit Limited bell’s climate carbon in a for- Partnership. change program. the May election, because Yes, this is the worldest is also false.

To make the B.C. these two projects aren’t the Lumber actually famous forest on B.C.’s g o v e r n - only boondoggles. sequesters car- North Coast that was ment’s operations bon for longer subject to a preservaTom Fletcher than trees, which tion deal hammered “carbon neutral,” the government eventually die out between the Coastand all of its agenaudit shows that the and rot.) al First Nations, the cies were required to Nature Conservancy The audit found a B.C. government and pay the trust $25 per of Canada decided in similar case against three U.S.-backed envitonne for their carbon 2006 to buy it, using EnCana’s flare reduc- ronmental groups. dioxide emissions from $25 million of federal tion program, which That was in 2006. fuel use. taxpayers’ money. The In 2011 alone, B.C. deal closed in 2008, the universities paid $4.46 same year the Pacifmillion to the trust. ic Carbon Trust was Crimestoppers will pay cash rewards for information B.C.’s 60 school dis- formed. leading to the arrest of persons involved tricts paid a total of From 2008 to 2010, in criminal activities in the Comox Valley. $5.36 million the same the trust bought year, and the province’s 450,000 tonnes of carsix health authorities bon offset, based on paid $5.79 million. The money is supposed to go to projects that capture carbon, thus “offsetting” the heating of schools, the fuel burned by ambulances and so forth.

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Just as the audit report was about to be made public, the trust, a Crown corporation created at taxpayer expense, participated in the leaking of selected critical letters to media outlets.

Then the Speaker of the B.C. legislature, Bill Barisoff, made a final, clumsy effort to delay the release of the report.

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