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RECORD-SETTING WARMTH MADE it a great weekend to be outdoors — at the celebration of World Labyrinth Day at the Labyrinth at Kairos in Comox on Saturday, for instance.

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Warmth broke mark of more than 60 years Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Comox Valley residents enjoyed a record-setting sunny Saturday followed by a nearrecord sunny Sunday.

The mercury reached 23.5 Celsius Saturday at the Comox Airport, breaking the record of 22.8 set in 1951, says Environment Canada.

Sunday was even warmer with highs of 26.5, just shy of the record of 26.7 set in 1966.

It was a far cry from the previous weekend when the freezing level in coastal B.C. was near or below 1,000 metres.

Last weekend, the freezing level was up around 4,000 metres — essentially going from frost to 30 degrees in seven days.

“So you got completely differ-

ent air,” said Environment Canada meteorologist David Jones, noting the unpredictability of spring.

“This is a marked change from the last couple of years.

But it has been this warm previously.”

Other parts of Vancouver Island also experienced recordsetting temperatures on the weekend. On Sunday, Port

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Alberni reached 31 degrees, Nanaimo 28.6, Powell River 25.8 and Tofino 24.9.

Alberni and Tofino also had records on Saturday with 27.6 and 21.3 Celsius respectively.

Campbell River also rewrote the record books with 25.6 on Saturday, upping the previous hottest mark of 24.7 set in 1998. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Comox Valley NDP candidate Kassandra Dycke took some time off from door-knocking Friday to talk about the NDP’s plan for BC Ferries.

“Ferries is an issue that’s on the minds of a lot of people who live here,” said Dycke, as she stood at the Comox Valley’s Little River ferry terminal. “These ferries aren’t just a part of our transportation system, they’re a part of our coastal culture, and we’ve got to make sure that what families need to have access to is well managed in B.C.” NDP ferries critic and incumbent MLA for Esquimalt-Royal Roads Maurine Karagianis joined Dycke to explain the NDP plan to improve the ferry system.

The NDP has said, if elected, its government would freeze fares until 2015 — giving BC Ferries Corporation $20 million per year to offset the fare freeze — while it conducts an in-depth visioning process.

“Most marine industries plan for 20 to 30 years ahead,” said Karagianis, adding that has not been done. “We think it’s really important for us to plan for the long-term and think about how we can preserve the ferry service here as part of transportation infrastructure for the province.

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Record Staff From the Raven Coal Mine to health care and everything in between, Comox Valley Liberal Party candidate Don McRae joined the Comox Valley Record Friday for

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According to Karagianis, the visioning process would involve communities, chambers of commerce, municipalities and other stakeholder groups. It would look at how the system can best work, which may or may not mean a return to government control, she added.

“I think that the issue of whether it’s a Crown corporation or a stand-alone company does not resolve the issue of the debt and of the challenges around the loss of ridership and high ferry fares, so I think that that decision should be made

COMOX VALLEY NDP candidate Kassandra Dycke (right) and NDP ferries critic Maurine Karagianis stop by the Little River ferry terminal to explain the NDP’s plan for ferry service in the province if the party forms a government.

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as part of the future audit and visioning process,” said Karagianis.

Dycke added determining ferry fares would be an important part of the process, but there are many facets to consider when looking at ferry service.

“We have to do our very best to manage this system well so

that fares are as low as they possibly can be without putting our ferries in jeopardy,” she said.

The Liberal government conducted a ferry service consultation process in 2012 but extended its deadline to announce service adjustments from June to next March. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Here are some of the Q&As from the Twitter chat.

To see the entire conversation, search @ CVRecord on Twitter or #AskMcRae. Q: BC NDP says

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Following our second LiveTweet session with Comox Valley Liberal Party candidate Don McRae Friday, the Comox Valley Record is welcoming NDP Kassandra Dycke for a half-hour interactive chat.

We have extended an invitation to each of the Comox Valley candidates to join us for half an hour of live tweeting with followers of the Record before the May 14 B.C. election.

We offer candidates half an hour at a designated time to answer any questions on the election and their platform — all you have to do is follow the Record’s Twitter account @ CVRecord.

You can start sending in your questions today, or wait until the May 9 LiveTwitter session, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

infrastructure projects “currently underway” will not be “frozen”: is our NI Hospitals Project safe?

A: The provincial Treasury Board has approved the funding for the project and VIHA is currently in the RFP process. It’s a go.

Q: Raven coal mine — your approach to the enviro review?

A: Raven is currently in the review process. I’m waiting to see if it passes, and if it does, what conditions are attached to the certificate. I agree

that shellfish industry, aquifers, and coal dust are huge concerns for CV residents. Me, too!

Q: Gas tax? Freeze, reduce? Eliminate?

A: CV got $17 million for infrastructure recently, biggest award in province!

Federal program but prov. admins. Keep it going.

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St. Joe’s spared nursing changes Record Staff The Vancouver Island Health Authority’s proposed changes around nurse staffing on the Island will not affect staffing at St. Joseph’s General Hospital.

Jo Taylor, BC Nurses’ Union’s regional representative for the Central and North Island, said St. Joseph’s won’t be affected

by VIHA’s proposed changes because it’s an affiliate hospital.

Late last week, the BCNU demanded “an immediate halt to a (VIHA) plan to cut nurses at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital,” in a news release, stating the changes would put patient safety at risk.

The BCNU added VIHA’s plan would cut 26 registered nurses and licensed practical nurses from

teams providing bedside care on medical, surgical, transition and rehab units at NRGH and replace them with 31 unlicensed careaides.

VIHA spokesperson Val Wilson says VIHA plans to implement a new patient care model at NRGH but the plan is to reorganize staffing, not reduce nurses in the hospital.

“Some nurses on the seven units at NRGH where the new patient-care model will be implemented may be working in other areas at NRGH but there will be no layoffs,” she said, adding the new patient-care model will be implemented at Royal Jubilee Hospital and Victoria General Hospital this year, and VIHA will look at other Island hospitals after implementation at the first three hospitals.

GLACIER VIEW LODGE nurse leader Mya Ambrose, front left, is joined by her team, clockwise from back left, Jo-Ann Hannem, Joanne Gibbs, Johnny Mendoza and Citha Anderson. This week is National Nursing Week.

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The Comox district electoral office is located in a former car dealership with drive-thru bays where, for a limited time period, local election officials will be administering curbside voting to voters.

“Ensuring British Columbians have access to voting is of utmost importance,” says chief electoral officer Keith Archer.

Comox Valley district electoral officer Hildy Richardson suggested this approach as an ideal solution for voters unable to leave their car or for voters who are pet owners and do not want to leave their animals unattended.

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nearly 20 years at Glacier View Lodge, which is a long-term care facility in Courtenay. The facility has 102 publicly-funded beds, including one respite bed to allow caregivers a break and 27 special-care beds in a secure wing for residents with behaviour disturbances.

Ambrose notes there are not enough beds to meet demand. So, a huge role of registered nurses is to continually monitor whether a resident needs to stay in the special care unit of the facility, or whether they can be moved into the general area of the facility to free up a bed for someone in the community who needs it — such as when a family is struggling to care for their loved one because that person has started wandering.

“Families are keeping them home for longer so there’s caregiver burnout,” she adds.

“The nursing role is sup-

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Though some may instantly think of a hospital setting when they think of the nursing profession, registered nurses work in a wide variety of very different roles.

In celebration of National Nursing Week from May 6 to 12, the Comox Valley Record will feature two articles looking at non-hospital positions of registered nurses.

Mya Ambrose, nurse leader at Glacier View Lodge, gives a glimpse into what role a registered nurse plays in end-of-life care, particularly, in caring for those with dementia.

“Building a relationship, that’s really what it comes down to,” says Ambrose.

“You build a relationship with the residents … and then it’s getting to know the family.”

Ambrose has worked

port to family, it’s assessment of the resident, assessment when they’re admitted, how effective their drugs are, how they respond to the environment, what kind of rehab care (is possible).”

In terms of meeting resident needs, Ambrose says registered nurses look at things like falls prevention, medication dosages, whether the person can be rehabilitated in some way, and a whole variety of other things to try to help the resident have the most comfortable and happy life they can in the facility.

She adds educating the family is a big part of the job, too. For example, Ambrose says nurses can act as interpreters when families can’t understand why their loved one is acting the way they are.

“Behaviour has meaning, so if somebody’s behav1 iourally disturbed they’re not able to vocalize what

their needs are,” she says.

“We can act as that interpreter in a way, so we can frame that behaviour in a meaningful way.”

According to Ambrose, people with dementia can have good days and bad days rather than a steady decline, which can be hard for families to understand; part of her job is to help families understand how dementia progresses.

So, “you build a relationship with the residents so you know what’s their unique — every person is unique in their dementia,” she says, adding understanding a person’s unique case helps the team best care for them.

“And then it’s getting to know the family — interpreting the progression, reassuring them that it’s a progression, and that is teaching and educating around the progression of ® dementia.”

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Past Comox Valley student Leanne Herrndorf will meet Prince Andrew, Duke of York, as she receives the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Although she completed the goals of the award during secondary school, Herrndorf — who is now 20 and in her second year of electrical engineering at the University of Victoria — will receive the award May 18 in Victoria, as a member of the Royal Family must personally present the award.

The Mark R. Isfeld graduate completed goals in various categories, like volunteering to help her community and working to be physically fit, when she was living in Greenwood, N.S. She moved to the Valley in Grade 11.

Herrndorf completed we planned the trip making sure you got her goals for the gold together and went.” it done if you wantlevel of the award by These accomplish- ed to get the award,” Grade 10, and com- ments were just for she says. “It definitely pleted the bronze and the gold level; Herrn- helped with my time silver levels of the dorf completed various management skills, award in Grade 8 and other tasks to receive especially for the expe9, respectively. the bronze and silver dition, planning everyShe volunteered at levels. thing and making sure an animal shelwe had all the ter and a local things we’d need It’s quite a lot of work food bank as on the trip.” part of the vol- and you have to log a lot of Founded in unteerism com- hours and keep track of it, too 1956 by Prince ponent, trained Philip, Duke for a 10-kilome- — that’s probably the hardest of Edinburgh, tre race as part part, is just keeping track of the award is of the physical everything. designed to give activity comyouth a sense of Leanne Herrndorf responsibility to ponent and trained for a themselves and “It’s quite a lot of their communities. multi-day cycling expework and you have dition.

Launched in Canada “It was four days, to log a lot of hours in the early 1960s, the and we biked basically and keep track of it, award is open to all across Nova Scotia,” too — that’s probably Canadians aged 14 to explains Herrndorf, the hardest part, is just 25. noting the trek was keeping track of everyFor more informa125 km. “So we started thing,” she says, add- tion, visit www.dukeoin Greenwood, N.S., ing she chose to take fed.org. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com where I lived, and then on the award tasks we biked up along the because she wanted coast (and across to to try new things and Lunenburg) — it was meet new people.

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SUZANNE AND GARY Knopp of Knopp’s Dairy Farm in Courtenay epitomize the resilience of local producers.

Fire only slowed dairy production The Comox Valley Farmers’ Institute is proud to profile Comox Valley farmers and showcase the value of local agriculture. This is the second in a series of such profiles.

Farmers are known to be a hardy bunch, but the Knopp family, of Knopp’s Dairy Farm in Courtenay, has taken resilience to a whole new level.

Just hours after a devastating fire consumed their main barn and took 80 of the cows with it, the Knopps were back in the milking parlour tending to the remaining cattle.

Such is life on a dairy farm.

The August 2006 blaze, caused by an electrical malfunction, killed almost a third of the Knopps’ herd of Holsteins. Though undeniably destructive, the conflagration created a sort of crossroads for the Marsden Road farm, which has been in operation since 1961.

“It’s not something I would ever want to go through again, that’s for sure, but it did kind of clarify things for us,” recalls Suzanne Knopp, wife of Gary (who owns

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“That afternoon Gary and his dad had to sit down and decide if we were going to carry on or get out of farming completely. It was now or never at that point.”

The Knopps acknowledge that the tremendous support they received from other Comox Valley farmers played a significant role in helping them recover from the blaze.

Just three days after the fire, the family had purchased 42 more animals from other Island farmers, and though it took them a while to

ramp back up to their production quota, there was never any shutdown.

The only part of the barn that survived the blaze was a huge beam that the Knopps had previously planned to build off. It is now in the rebuilt barn, into which the cows moved back nine months after the fire.

“We had thoughts of expanding parts of the farm before the fire,” notes Suzanne. “So I wouldn’t say it caused the changes that have occurred, but it did hurry them along.”

Since the fire, the Knopps have built a

new milking parlour, bought the old Hurford farm on the other side of town and purchased another farmer’s stock and milk quota.

The dairy industry is regulated by the B.C. Milk Board, which assigns specific quotas to milk producers. Farmers have to supply a set amount of milk each month – no more, no less – or face fines. The Knopps received a short leeway period after the fire.

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“It’s hard to say what the future will hold, but I’m sure at least one of them will stay with the farm,” she says. “It’s not an easy job, but we think it’s a good one.”

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Multiple Listing Service (MLS) sales summary data for April released by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) shows housing sales activity across Vancouver Island was up seven per cent compared to last year, while average sale prices were down six per cent.

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“It appears consumer confidence is growing based on the fact that realtors have definitely seen an increase in market activity over the last several weeks,” suggested VIREB president Gary Gray.

“With stable pricing, reasonably strong inventory levels and historically low mortgage rates, buyers are realizing that this is a good time to buy a home.”

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MAY QUEEN PARTY The 2013 May Queen party for Cumberland’s 125th Empire Day Celebration is led by May Queen Gillian Jones (centre). She’s accompanied by attendants Serena Smith (left) and Molly Mann (right), flower girls Gabriella Lacourse (right) and Chlea Bono-Williams (left) and page boy Rylan Moore (centre).

Make your own monkey The Comox ValleyLazo Women’s Institute knows how to have fun.

Whether it’s breaking out into a circle dance during Earth Day celebrations or planning a women-only camp out this summer, the Institute is all about connecting with and supporting women of all ages.

Their workshop Sock Monkeys on Mother’s Day is no exception.

Join the Women’s Institute this Sunday at 1 p.m. for a guided workshop on making sock monkeys. Mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sisters (and any other family members) are invited for an afternoon of fun at Amara Farm at 2641 Kirby Rd., just north of Courtenay.

A ticket price of $25 provides two socks that will create two monkeys. All the stuffing and embroidery thread will be provided. Mothers are welcome to bring children or grandchildren. Refreshments will also be provided.

More than 50 years ago, women used to make toy monkeys out of socks for their children because many toys were so expensive.

Today, everyone wants one!

Handmade toys stand out in a sea of plastic. Nostalgia, and the desire for simplicity, has catapulted the homemade monkeys back into people’s hearts and today they are experiencing a popular revival.

“There is something to be said about a toy

that was created so long ago and still just as popular today,” comments Marla Limousin, president of the CVLazo Women’s Institute. Marla has three sock monkeys of her own and will lead the workshop.

“We’ll do a basic design that participants can go home and embellish themselves,”says Marla. “They can become ballerina monkey, princess monkey, or even rasta monkey!

We love getting creative together. We’re all such busy women that

taking time to make a craft together is both fun and re-energizing.”

Tickets for the workshop can be purchased in advance at Laughing Oyster Bookshop. Participants are encouraged to get their tickets early, as there are only a limited number of socks to go around.

For more information, visit the group’s Facebook site at www. facebook.com/ComoxVa l l e y L a z o Wo m ansInstitute or call 250-331-0543.

— Comox ValleyLazo Women’s Institute

The Stroke Recovery Association of BC has announced focus groups for stroke survivors and their caregivers in the Comox Valley.

Focus groups are for people who have had a stroke in the past five years and their caregivers.

One is scheduled May 8 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Evergreen Seniors Centre’s Soroptomist Lounge at the Filberg Centre in Courtenay.

To register, call 250339-1188 or e-mail vancouverislandsrabc@ gmail.com.

The Stroke Recovery Association of BC is piloting a new Community Stroke Recovery Navigator service from Nanaimo to Campbell River, starting June 1. The Navigator will answer questions asked by caregivers and stroke survivors and will link them to resources and programs to assist with their recovery.

The focus group will help the association to set up this service.

• About 6,500 British Columbians will have a stroke this year.

For those stroke survivors returning to their home after they leave hospital, and their family caregivers, the question most often asked is “Now what?”

• Not knowing where to go for help in the community, not knowing what is available and not knowing how to access programs can be confusing and frustrating.

• Stroke survivors and family caregivers need all kinds of guidance on living life after stroke; from how to cope when you can only use one hand and how to help a family member who can no longer speak to how to get the most from appointments with family doctors and specialists.

About the Stroke Recovery Association of BC: • We are a non-profit association with over 1,000 members and 32 branches. We focus on community reintegration for stroke survivors by promoting recovery and functional independence

through our programs.

• Every stroke survivor in B.C. has respect,

inclusion, and support.

— Stroke Recovery Association of BC

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We appreciate the generous donations from the following; # 1 Pest Control * Accent Inns * Arizona Gifts * Bobby’s Deli * Comox Air Force Museum * Clean Air * Comox Fire Department* Comox Valley Driving School * Courtenay and District Fish & Game * Coastal Community Credit Union * Courtenay Curves * Cuts N’ Curls Hair Studio * Crown Isle Resort and Golf Club * Epicure * Extra Foods * Fabric Land * Harbour Air * Illusion Nail Studio * Inkwell * Jiffy Lube * Hartman Auto Supply * Karrasch Family * Sherri Kennedy * Ken’s Man Cave * Lavish Salon * Mount Washington * Omni Care * On the Rock Climbing Gym * Pacific Coastal Airlines * Pacific Western Brewing Company Cariboo Beer* Pathfinder’s Travel * Raylec Power LP * Sheryl Reid * Royal BC Museum * St. Johns’ Ambulance * Saywell Development * Slegg Lumber, Comox * Slegg Lumber Cumberland * Comox Valley Sports Centre * Toscanos * TD Canada Trust * Western Vacation * The Griffin Pub * The Wine Cottage * Victoria Bead Town Design * And the many Volunteers.

We are extremely grateful to those who support the cadets and are very proud to live in a community that continues to support

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Hospice seeking creativity The Comox Valley Hospice Society is encouraging you to start the conversation about your wishes for end-of-life care using your own creativity through an innovative artistic expression project called heARTful Expressions.

It allows community members to explore their beliefs, values and wishes about advance care planning in a creative format.

These conversations and advance care plans are gifts to family members and friends in the event that one is ever incapable of consenting to or requesting treatment or other care.

The project is intended to value personal creativity as a beneficial avenue for advance care planning communication.

Through By heARTful expressing Expressions, these ideas individuals and groups through the are invited to arts, the create works information of art that becomes more reflect the personal, and significance having the allows for flex- of talk. ible views and Residents of all ages outcomes. are encourJudy Wing aged to speak from the heart and explore the issues, ideas, and concerns that may arise when trying to express one’s personal wishes about advance care planning.

“HeARTful Expressions is an engaging way to communicate with residents about this common issue, and the Comox Valley Hospice is hoping that the submissions will be as diverse as the community,” says local performer Judy Wing. “By expressing these ideas through the arts, the information becomes more personal, and allows for flexible views and outcomes.

“This is a great opportunity for artists of all kinds to contribute to the well being of the community and have their work shared in a public forum such as exhibitions or live performances. It may even inspire new collaborations within the Valley.”

Individuals and/or groups wishing to participate are asked to first register their project with the Comox Valley Hospice Society

by June 30 at www.advancecareplanningcv.ca or by calling 250339-5533.

Participants will be invited to submit their final heARTful Expressions creative work once their registration has been received and reviewed. Final artwork is due by Sept. 15.

The Comox Valley Hospice Society will host a two-hour interactive workshop May 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Berwick Comox Valley at 1700 Comox Ave. in Comox. To RSVP, phone 250-339-1690.

For more information, call the CVHS at 250-339-5533 or visit www.advancecareplanningcv.ca.

— Comox Valley Hospice Society

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AWARD-WINNING PIANIST Comox Valley musician Sarah Hagen is one of the first-prize winners in the Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition. Hagen, who now lives in Vancouver but returns often to the Comox Valley, was chosen in the College/Professional Solo Division as a result of recordings she submitted.

An odd name, but great jazz awaiting Georgia Straight Jazz Society back at the Avalanche on Thursday night After last week’s terrific performance by Georgia Strait Big Band, and the memorable Sunday night concert by the Canadian/ American lineup, Tunnel Six, it’s time for one of the exciting recent incarnations in the local jazz scene.

DMN&FRNZ takes the Avalanche stage for its debut performance at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Who? DMN comprises Don MacKay on five-string bass, Michael Eddy on piano and Neil Clark on drums.

These three well-known musicians have been refined a wonderful program that recognizes the incredible talent of composers who include Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans and Horace Silver.

Their renditions of standards and not-so-standards will be enhanced by the addition of FRNZ: Rachel Fuller on alto sax and EWI, Carrie Fowler on tenor sax and Jay Havelaar on trumpet.

The FRNZ bring a bucketload of talent to the group and are excited about the performance at the Jazz Club.

A few of the tunes you can look forward to enjoying include: Fowl-

SAXOPHONIST RACHEL FULLER will be in the band Thursday for the latest Georgia Straight Jazz Society concert at the Avalanche.

er’s soulful renditions of You Are Too Beautiful and Hugh Fraser’s Fairy Tales along with her wild interpretation of Corea’s Captain Marvel.

In her most recent appearance at Thursday night jazz, Fuller mesmerized the audience with her electronic music. This Thursday, as a special feature, she will be sure to enchant you with her version of Herbie Hancock’s Tell me A Bedtime Story, performed on the EWI (electric wind instrument).

She will also join Havelaar in delivering a blistering rendition of Joy Spring. Also, to be looked forward to is Jay’s trumpet intro to Spain.

On piano, Eddy is sure to melt your hearts with his rendition of Evans’ Some Other Time as well as giving his fiery best to everything else including a touch of Gospel Blues.

Keeping it all together on bass and drums, MacKay and Clark are totally in the groove with dynamics and tempos locked right in.

Neil’s drum solos are a fiesta of flailing flams and diddles while Don’s solo contributions challenge the bounds of traditional bass playing.

For more information about Georgia Straight Jazz Society, visit www.georgiastraightjazz. com or find us on Facebook.

— Georgia Straight Jazz Society

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Visiting native storytellers compelling MEAGHAN CURSONS

SUE PYPER

Women, work on two nights Vancouver Island Mayworks is presenting the annual Women and Work event at Zocalo Café on May 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. each day.

As this event was so popular last year, it was decided to hold it over two evenings, with the same program each evening.

In keeping with the overall theme of Mayworks, Women and Work highlights women’s work, paid and unpaid, including the creative work of female artists and performers.

The evening will start with Sue Pyper, an award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter originally from England.

Her personal travels, both geographical and emotional, have inspired gentle, insightful, and heartfelt songs that look at life from all angles and visit themes of both hope and hardship.

The second set of the evening will be presented by Bernice Friesen who is a visual artist, writer and poet.

Her most recent book, The Book of Beasts, was included in the Globe and Mail’s top 100 and top first fictions and was longlisted for the Rogers

Writers Trust of Canada Fiction Prize. Her writing has been included in two League of Canadian Poets winners anthologies, and Best Short Stories, 2002, (Oberon).

She has lived in England, New Zealand and British Columbia, has taught herself to read French and Italian, and is currently trying to understand quantum physics.

The third performer of the evening will be Meaghan Cursons, well-known Comox Valley community animateur.

Meaghan has been a key organizer of many Valley events, including Vancouver Island MusicFest and has been the driving force behind Elevate the Arts, Backyard Farmers Unite, Cumberland’s Bean Dinner, Miners’ Memorial Day and many other community-building events.

Perhaps less well known is the fact that Meaghan has a beautiful singing voice and a wide repertoire of working songs.

There is no admission charge for Women and Work. Everyone is welcome.

— Vancouver Island Mayworks

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The Sid Williams Theatre Society, with funding support from the Vancouver Foundation, welcomes two gifted orators to the theatre stage.

Captivating Inuit storyteller Michael Kusugak will appear May 11 at 2 p.m.

In Inuit culture, storytellers earn their craft by listening to stories told to them as children. These stories are ancient and compelling, told over and over again changing slightly with each teller’s telling.

Michael was introduced to the stories by his grandmother while he was travelling by dog team living in igloos and sod huts at the Arctic Circle.

He weaves these stories with stories of his life, a life of rapid change and adaptation.

Michael’s storytelling will transport you to another world.

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As a community arts partner for Elevate the Arts, the Sid Williams Theatre Society welcomes Janet Marie Rogers on June 8 and 9.

A Mohawk writer from the Six Nations territory in southern Ontario, Janet now resides in Victoria.

She began her creative career as a visual artist, and started writing in 1996.

Since then, she continues to stretch her abilities as a writer working and studying in the genres of poetry, short fiction, science fiction, play writing, spoken word performance poetry and video poetry.

In the fountain plaza on June 8, Victoria’s Poet Laureate, will present a combination of spoken word poems and readings from her latest book Unearthed as well as selected works from her newest poetry CD 6 Directions.

Don’t miss Michael Kusugak on May 11 and Janet Rogers on June 8 and 9. More information is avail-

able at sidwilliamstheatre.com.

Tickets for each performance can be purchased at the Sid ticket

centre, by phone 250338-2430 or online at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com. Member pricing is available.

Award-winning author reading Marthe Jocelyn will read May 10 at the Courtenay Library.

Jocelyn is the award-winning author and illustrator of over 20 books. Her picture book Hannah’s Collections was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award for Illustration.

Her novel Mable Riley won the inaugural TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award. Jocelyn was the 2009 recipient of the prestigious Vicky Metcalf Award for her body of work.

During her presentation at the library, Marthe will read from sev-

eral of her books and then talk about the creation of picture books. Marthe will discuss where she gathers ideas and materials, and how she makes her illustrations.

A new picture book this year, Where Do You Look?, was co-created with her daughter, Nell, using intricate cut-paper collage. The PowerPoint presentation will show how scraps and glue turn into pictures.

Jocelyn will read May 10 at 12:30 p.m. at the Courtenay Library at 300 Sixth St. Call the library at 250334-3369 for more information.

— Courtenay Library

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Rookie League players rocking the gym at Thunderball Basketball -- SEE PAGE 14

Saratoga Speedway opens its 32nd season of racing with a bang

-- SEE PAGE 14

COMOX VALLEY RECORD ♦ SPORTS EDITOR: EARLE COUPER ♦ TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013

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Koster helps B.C. team capture PNGA Cup After heading into the final-day singles matches 1.5 points back of the Washington State Golf Association, Greg Koster of Courtenay and the rest of the British Columbia Golf team stormed back Friday to capture the eighth annual Pacific Northwest Golf Association Cup matches at Crane Creek Country Club in Boise, Idaho.

The 12-player team consisting of four women and eight men trailed a dayone, momentum-charged WSGA team by a match and a half to start the day.

All four teams were close in total points, promising an entertaining finish for those in attendance at the May 1-3 event.

Capturing what turned out to be the competition-

tying point and a half were Koster and Penticton’s Cory Hilditch. Hilditch won a nail-biter 2-and-1 over Oregon Golf Association’s Daniel Cheremnov while Koster halved his match with Idaho’s Todd Points.

As a result of fine individual match play, British Columbia and Washington finished tied with a total of 14 points, with Oregon nar-

rowly missing out on what could have been a threeway playoff by a single point. Idaho finished with seven points.

The playoffs consisted of five members from both British Columbia and Washington with each age and gender category represented.

This is the second PNGA Cup for British Columbia

in the event’s eight-year history, with their last win also coming at Crane Creek in 2009. This marks the first time in three years that the Cup was not captured by Oregon.

To tweet a congratulations to Team British Columbia Golf, tweet to @ bc_golfer using #PNGACup. – PNGA Cup

GREG KOSTER

Pros coming here for football camp

KIA VAN DER Vliet, Gillian Ellsay and Maggie Coles-Lister work hard in the criterium.

Cyclists put mettle to pedal Trail Bikes junior cyclists from the Comox Valley Cycling Club competed in the Race The Ridge Stage Race in Maple Ridge on April 27-28. The event is one of the few that caters to junior cyclist of all levels.

All racers competed in a road race and time trial on the Saturday and a criterium in downtown Maple Ridge on Sunday.

Grade 10 Isfeld students Gillian Ellsay and Kia van der Vliet, and Grade 7 Valley View student Isaac van der Vliet competed against other junior riders from the mainland and Vancouver Island. Both categories were well represented, which made interesting and competitive races.

12-year-old Isaac raced strongly, immediately

ISAAC VAN DER Vliet celebrates his first overall finish. showing what he is made of, winning both races on Saturday. Isaac’s competitors challenged him in Sunday’s criterium, trying to gain some time from him to take the overall win. After repeated attacks from Victorian Triple Shot teammates

Ethan Pauly and Lockie Fraser, Isaac was able to keep his competitors from gaining any time on him, taking fourth in the criterium and first overall.

Gillian and Kia raced well in the category 3/4 women against some strong riders including

Maple Ridge junior Maggie Coles-Lister, Triple Shot rider Anika Todd, and Victoria Academy of Cycling junior women.

Gillian took fourth in the road race, second in the time trial and after an unfortunate crash, 12th in the criterium, to gain a third place overall. Kia surprised herself, competing well with 11th in the road race, fourth in the time trial and fourth in the criterium, to take eighth overall.

Each of the Trail Bikes juniors enjoyed the experience of racing with competitors their own age at a B.C. event. With a reasonable number of riders present the Comox Valley racers had some good competition.

– Comox Valley Cycling Club

Football players from ages 12 to 17 can learn skills from the pros at the 2013 Spring Tackle Football Camp, hosted by Comox Valley Raiders Football, May 11 and 12 at Lewis Park in Courtenay.

CFL players offering their expertise include Eric Taylor, JR Larose and Tim Cronk of the BC Lions, Marc Beswick of the Hamilton Tiger Cats, two-time Grey Cup winner Will Loftus of the Montreal Alouettes/Edmonton Eskimos, and Justin Sorensen and Ryan Lucas of the Winni-

peg Blue Bombers. Cam Clark, a quarterback at the University of Manitoba, will also attend.

The camp is being run by Game Ready Fitness and Training. Sessions are from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.

Registration is $100. Call 250-338-5371 or drop by the Lewis Centre.

Limited registration is available on Saturday, May 11 starting at 8 a.m. Pre-confirmation via e-mail prior to May 8 is required.

– Comox Valley Raiders Football

Orcas perform well at provincial meet All the swimmers in the Comox Valley Orcas Synchro teams placed well in the recent provincial meet at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.

Results are as follows: Rec Star level 1&2 Figures: 6th place Grace Shaver, 9th Sidney Gibb, 16th Camryn Smith, 19th Ali Forrest. They placed fourth in Team Routine for a combined score of 45.25.

In Rec Star level 3&4 Figures: 2nd place Sarah Cooke, 3rd Sydney Rayner, 4th Brynne Creek and 5th Halie Whittier. They placed first in Team Routine for a combined score of 44.44.

Level 2, 13 and over Figures: 4th place Alanna, Stevens, 6th Beth Witaker, 9th Grace Rempel, 10th Deziraye, Carey, 11th Jade Witaker.

Level 2 13-and-over Duet Finals Championship: 3rd Alanna Stephens and Beth Witaker, 4th Grace Rempel and Jade Whitaker.

Level 2 13-and-over team finals: 2nd place CV Orcas.

All the girls did great, some competing for the first time.

If you would like to view these routines as well as the squirts and the masters, consider attending the club’s end of year water show May 13 from 6-7 p.m. at the CV Sports Centre.

If you are interested in joining we have classes for all levels from kindergarten to adults. No experience is needed. Watch for our summer camp and try its program in August. For more information, e-mail cvorcas@gmail.com.

– Comox Valley Orcas

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Road Runners also adept at tackling tough trails Don’t be fooled by the name. The Comox Valley Road Runners are also avid trail runners. CVRR has been well represented in a variety of recent races as the trail racing season kicks off.

The first major race of the season was the Dirty Duo in North Vancouver on March 9. The Dirty Duo is a multi-sport event, including biking and/or running over a variety of distances. Kiyoko Marton was the lone CVRR member to participate. She raced the 15K trail running event, finishing an excellent 13th place overall.

This was followed by the Chuckanut 50K on March 16 in Bellingham, Wash.

This is a gruelling trail race that includes 5,000 feet of climbing. The race was billed as one of the most competitive 50K races in North America in 2012. Brad Crowe and Marion Bryan both had exceptional races, with Chuckanut being their first race at the 50K distance. They were accompanied by ultra-racing veteran Shauna Connaughton, who also had a great race.

Next was the Fletcher’s Challenge trail race in Nanaimo on March 29, a memorial run for Gavin Fletcher of Nanaimo. It includes a 13K trail race and a 6K family run/walk around Westwood Lake.

The Road Runners were

led by Roger Plamondon, followed closely by Patrick Montgomery. Bryan led the CVRR women, showing her toughness by bouncing back quickly from the 50K race just two weeks earlier.

Mary Anne Rolfe, Marton and Leo Rolfe also completed the very difficult course and turned in some great times.

Next on the racing agenda for many of these trail racers is the Gutbuster Trail Running Series. The first race of the series takes place in Victoria on May 12. The series of four races culminates with the Mount Washington race on Aug. 11.

— Comox Valley Road Runners

SHAUNA CONNAUGHTON RACES the Chuckanut 50K.

Rookies rock in Thunderball action The Thunder book on the Bulls in Thunderball Basketball Rookie League action at Lake Trail.

Coaches Tracy Tran and Danelle Campbell are getting their Thunder beginners into shape and are very impressed with the improvements shown, especially with Ashlin Speed and Brielle Speed, as well as Noah Aldinger. For the Bulls, coaches Maddie and Amy are very happy about the development of Taylor Jensen (her hustle), Brian Fardon (great defence), Mackey White (dribbling) and Jeremy Knopp (overall team play).

Celtics vs. the Hornets: Ezra, Devine and Brennan are coaching up a storm with their little dribblers the Celtics, and love the improvement of Luke Yeo, who is very fast and Hunter Benton who shows a very nice shot. For the Hornets, coaches Lloyd and Stanley love the great defence of Evan and Conner Lloyd, and their leading scorers today were Peter Greaves,

YOUNG BASKETBALL PLAYERS are enjoying themselves at their weekly Thunderball Basketball games.

Angelique Kennedy and Kenrick Selda.

Boys Grade 6-7 League at Vanier: Raptors vs. Knicks: Another win for the Raptors this week helped by their

tenacious defence as well as great passing and finishing layups. Ethan Lloyd and David Tien were mainstays for this hard working group.

The Knicks were running hard too, and really crashed

the boards. Sportsmanship abounded and Sam Helpard with Hayden Fieret made the game very interesting for the fans.

Spurs vs. Lakers: Coach Son Pham was delighted by the play of both teams.

Basic fundamentals are vastly improving which helps the level of play. For the Spurs, Eric Jung was the Player of the Game due to his Chris Paul rendition of excellent bounce passes to his teammates for scores.

For the Lakers, Richard Grand-Maison was superb and stole many balls for easy layups. He worked hard at making his teammates better.

Sonics vs. Heat: Coaches Kassandra and Dawson loved how Marko Tancon never gave up the entire game. Teammate Griffin Jamieson was a thorn in the side of the Sonics guards.

The Heat won this game but it was very well played, and went down to the last couple of minutes before the Heat pulled away. For the Sonics, big Kyle McLeod

was a monster on the boards, and had many baskets while Kyle Piercy and Cedar Lloyd were creating many fast break layups for themselves. Coach Lloyd was particularly impressed with all the members of the Sonics.

Girls Grade 6-7 League at Vanier: Orange Crush vs. Gold Rush: The Crush won over the Rush due to a great work ethic, good movement and spacing on the floor, and great teamwork. Marilyn Mullen-Fraser was the Player of the Game for the Crush while Alyssa Erikson tormented her opponents on defence for the the Rush.

Green Hornets vs. Blue Demons: Coach Sienna Moir was very happy with her Demons even though they lost by three baskets.

Fundamentals still need work, but all the players were working very hard… especially Breanna Patterson. For the Hornets Darian Zowtuck played very well.

– Thunderball Basketball

The VIPL Riptides are hosting an inaugural Coaching Conference June 21-23 in the Comox Valley.

The goal is to provide youth soccer coaches on Vancouver Island with an opportunity for professional development, both on the field and in the board room.

The conference features a host of renowned speakers including Ian Bridge, a former member of the men’s national soccer team and former national women’s team assistant coach.

Bridge was also head coach of the national women’s U20 youth team.

Other speakers include Bryan Rosenfeld, who has taken the Canadian U17 women’s national youth team to the past three FIFA Youth World Championships.

Registration is $100.

Club discounts are available. For details e-mail sheldano@telus.net.

– VIPL Riptides

Betties set for roller derby fun Local roller derby team, the Brick House Betties, have some upcoming bouts.

Saturday, May 11: Brick House Betties vs. Sea to Sky Sirens: Courtenay Sports Centre, 6-10 p.m.

Tickets are $7 adult ($10 at the door) $5 for youth 11-18 years.

Children are free.

Entertainment and door prizes.

Saturday, June 8.

Brick House Betties vs. Belles of the Brawl: Courtenay Sports Centre, 6-10 p.m.

– Brick House Betties

Saratoga Speedway opens 32nd season with a bang Terry Guest Special to the Record

Saratoga Speedway opened their gates to their 32nd season of the Island’s best racing on Saturday, with hundreds of fans filling the stands.

The Hornets, Crash to Pass, Roadrunners and the Figure 8s were all on the card, with an amazing fireworks extravaganza capping off the night.

Twenty-five cars and eight new drivers took to

the track in the Hornet car division. #14 Kyle Fallowfield set the pace for the year in qualifying with a time of 18.466 seconds. #05 Trevor Cannon, #53 Rowland Westra and #28 Brianne Fenn all took home wins in their respective dashes. #24 Carl Kurpiela won his first-ever race at Saratoga, the C heat, with the B going to #81 Jeremy Stormo, and the A to #01 Kevin Lawrenuk.

Two 25-lap main events

were run for the Bs and the As. #12 Raymond Fortier took the lead in the B main on lap eight and never looked back, almost lapping the whole field on his way to the win. #17 Brad Dimitrov drove a borrowed car into second, with third going to #98 Nigel Neufeld, who was sporting a brand new car.

In the A main, #01 Kevin Lawrenuk and #14 Kyle Fallowfield both dominated the field, battling each other to the end, but Kevin

would finally take the lead on lap 14 and held off Fallowfield for the win. Third went to #15 Lane Pearson. #77 Chase Stevenson dominated the Figure 8 division, winning the dash, heat and main to take home a clean sweep. #66 Nick Leavitt had a great night in the Roadrunner class, winning the dash and the heat. #17 Dan Kemp held off Leavitt in the main, leading all but two laps to take home the win.

Twelve Crash to Pass

cars also filled the pits on Saturday. Defending champion Jeff May set fast time in qualifying with a time of 18.647. May continued his winning ways into the heat, dominating the field to take his first win of the year; #40 Cam Edward won the B heat. In the 20-lap main event, #8 Brad Kotscherofski led for the first five laps but retired due to mechanical issues and a flat tire, opening the door for May to take the lead. May got tangled up with a lap car

on lap 18, opening the door for #72 Travis Stevenson to steal the win. Edward finished third.

EXTRA LAPS This weekend marks the annual Brian Sullivan Memorial race; Sullivan raced at the Speedway for many years in his big #12 Ford Bomber car … he will always be remembered as a driver who was concerned only about having fun and enjoying each and every night …

– Saratoga Speedway

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Paws walk scheduled

A.J. DYCKE ENTERTAINED during a recent Highland Interact club Variety Night.

Variety night very successful Highland Interact club raising funds for clean water initiative The Highland Interact club recently hosted a successful Variety Night to raise money for Free the Children’s Clean Water Initiative in Kenya.

The evening was comprised of a number of students showcasing their talents which included belly dancing, singing, and instrumentals.

The Interact club thanks the following students for their amazing performances: Taylor Frawley (belly dance), Nicole Borowicz (vocals), Vanessa Borowicz (vocals and piano), Catrina Webb (piano), Gillian Silzer (vocals),

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Gina Foster, Nicole Kardos, and Adyrian Pollard (vocals), Willem Roelants and Nathaniel Johnson (vocals), Laura Jeannotte (spoken word poetry), A.J. Dycke (vocals and guitar), and Jesse Turnbull, Nathan Turnbull, Graham Dyer, and Sean Elliot (band).

As well, the club appreciated the help of Noah Frawley (sound), Cody Sharron (lights) and Michael Stubbs (master of ceremonies).

In addition to the incredible entertainment, the evening included a silent auction. Local business and organizations donated a variety of items and services.

The StrathconaSunrise Rotary Club was extremely supportive in donating items and services, as

well as a cash donation of $400.

Through ticket sales and the silent auction, the Interact club was able to raise $2,800 at Variety Night. In addition to this evening, the Highland Interact club held bake sales and penny drives throughout the year to raise money for Free the Children’s Clean Water Initiative in Kenya.

“We are very pleased that we were able to reach our goal of raising $4,000 this year for this worthy cause,” commented Faith Buckley, Interact president.

“This amount represents clean water for life for 160 people.”

If you are interested in learning more about this initiative, visit Free the Children’s website at www.

Winner of the Spring Home Show Appliance Sale

Congratulations Joanne Simmons!

Peter Finlayson, Manager of McConochie’s is here presenting Joanne with her brand new 5 cu ft chest freezer.

Joanne was one of the many people who visited the McConochie’s booth at the Home Expo held on April 26th, 27th and 28th at the Comox Valley Sports Centre.

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Helping animals is as easy as a walk in the park!

The BC SPCA is inviting animal lovers to start registering for the annual Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk, being hosted in 34 communities across the province.

The Comox Valley event happens Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. at Marina Park in Comox.

This year, the BC SPCA hopes to raise $1 million for animals in need.

“The Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk is a fun way to get involved and make a huge impact in the lives of animals in need,” says Farrah Rooney, manager of fundraising events at the BC SPCA. “As the BC SPCA’s biggest fundraising event, the Sco-

tiabank and BC SPCA Paws for a Cause supports life-saving work in branches across the province throughout the year.”

There are advantages to registering early

for Paws for a Cause, including a 50 per cent discount for those who sign up in May. The top fundraiser this month wins a two-night stay at any Coast Hotel.

— BC SPCA

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BRING THE FAMILY to a Comox District Co-op barbecue this Saturday at Simms Millennium Park.

Co-op sharing with members Great weather, loads of family fun and free food — not to mention a whole lot of money — is to be had at Simms Millennium Park this Saturday.

Comox District Co-op is going all out with its annual barbecue this year, with live entertainment, bouncy castles, a petting zoo and prize giveaways.

The free event, being held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., also gives Co-op members a chance to pick up their annual dividend cheques.

“We’re kicking it up a notch this year,” says Jaime Gair, event coordinator for Comox District Co-op. “There’s going to be face painting, an interactive “farmer-for-a-day” display for the kids, a live DJ and other entertainment. It’s not just about the dividend cheques, it’s a way to thank our members for their commitment to the Co-op and to introduce non-members to the benefits of being a Co-op owner.”

Of course, for many members, the dividend cheque is thanks enough.

Co-op is a business that’s owned and controlled by the members it serves. As an owner in the co-operative, every member gets an annual “patronage allocation,” a percentage of what they spent over the previous year, in the form of a cheque.

This year the Co-op is giving back $450,000, its highest total ever.

Though the average cheque amount is $163, Gair notes that some members will receive a payback of more than $1,000.

This truly is an amazing ❝ community, and the barbecue is just

one way we show our appreciation to our members.

Joe Russell

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“It works out to five per cent of a member’s yearly purchases — be it gas, coffee or food,” she explains. “It adds up really quickly. In this case, it truly does pay to be a member.”

While it may pay to be a member, it doesn’t necessarily have to cost to become one. Anyone who purchases a $10 lifetime membership at this weekend’s barbecue will receive a $10 Co-op gift card. (That’s on top of the free hot

dogs!)

Founded in 1960, Comox District Co-op has more than 4,500 members. While many join simply because it makes economic sense to get paid for their everyday shopping, a lot of members choose to be part of the cooperative for the social benefits, such as helping choose several local non-profits for Co-op to support each year.

“Being a Co-op member is being part

Corporation of the Village of Cumberland

of an organization that belongs to the community,” explains Joe Russell, general manager of Comox District Co-op. “This truly is an amazing community, and the barbecue is just one way we show our appreciation to our members.”

The Comox District Co-op barbecue is open to the public this Saturday from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at Simms Park.

For more information about becoming a member, visit a Co-op location (699 Aspen Road in Comox or 4889 Island Highway on Mission Hill) or www. comoxvalleycoop.ca.

— Comox District Co-op 2673 Dunsmuir Avenue P.O. Box 340 Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 Telephone: 250-336-2291 Fax: 250-336-2321 cumberland.ca

Notice of Alternate Approval Process Water Improvements Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 981, 2013 A bylaw to authorize the borrowing of money for the capital cost of improvements to the community drinking water system.

The Corporation of the Village of Cumberland gives notice that it wishes to obtain the approval of the electors of the Village of Cumberland by alternative approval process to adopt proposed bylaw “The Corporation of the Village of Cumberland Water Improvements Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 981, 2013”.

This proposed bylaw authorizes the long term borrowing of $1.3 million for the purposes of reconstructing the Stevens Lake dam, reconstructing the Cumberland No. 2 dam, and constructing an ultraviolet sterilization water treatment system. If this bylaw is adopted, each residential utility rate payer would pay approximately $79 per year over 20 years to repay the debt borrowed for these capital improvements. More information on the impact of this borrowing can be found at cumberland.ca or by calling 250-336-2291.

The Council may proceed with the adoption of “The Corporation of the Village of Cumberland Water Improvements Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 981, 2013” unless by the deadline of 4:30 p.m. on June 10, 2013 at least 10% of the electors of the Village of Cumberland indicate that the Council must obtain the assent of the electors before proceeding. The number of elector responses required to prevent the Council from proceeding without the assent of the electors is 243.

Elector responses must be given in the form established by the Council and such forms are available at the municipal hall located at 2673 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC and online at cumberland.ca. The only persons entitled to sign the forms are the electors of the Village of Cumberland.

Elector response forms must be submitted to the Corporate Officer at the Village of Cumberland, Box 340, 2673 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 by the deadline to be considered.

More information may be found at cumberland.ca, by calling 250-336-2291, and at the municipal hall at 2673 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC. Questions may be directed to the Deputy Corporate Officer at 250-336-2291 or rparker@cumberland.ca.

Jon Krugel of Comox is one of 16 students chosen from Western Canada to receive the Re/Max 2013 Quest for Excellence bursary valued at $1,000.

The annual Re/Max Quest for Excellence program encourages graduating students from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest and Yukon Territories to submit an essay detailing the contributions they have made to their communities.

The bursary winners have all demonstrated exceptional motivation, leadership, and communication skills, explains Dave Procter, owner of Re/Max Ocean Pacific Realty in Comox.

“Over 1,100 entries were received this year from graduating students across Western Canada,” said Marie Sheppy, Senior Coordinator, Corporate Affairs, Re/Max of Western Canada.

“These amazing young adults have volunteered, participated in charitable events and organized fundraising.

The contributions they make enrich the lives

of others and the lives of their communities.”

“Re/Max understands the importance of building an outstanding future, and we are proud to be able

to help these exceptional students reach their post-secondary goals,” said Elton Ash, regional executive vicepresident, Re/Max of Western Canada.

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Ultimate Anti-Perspirant Selected 45gr

74gr

2$ Plus Applicable Fees

for

5

Body Wash & Bar Soap Bonus Pack

Original or Pomegranate & Coconut Water, 1’s

WOW

2$ for

5 Stouffer’s

1kg

SunRype

100% Pure Apple Juice

3$ for

Plus Applicable Fees

Use your Q-Card when you purchase any participating product and you are automatically entered!

Dove

Skippy

Unsweetened 1.36lt

3

5

7

99

99

99

99

4x28gr or 4x19gr

Win a Mother’s Day Basket!

Royale

5

5$

Haagen Dazs, Nestle or Del Monte Dessert for Cup

594-776gr

Peanut Butter

4’s

2$

Quaker

Instant Oatmeal Family Size

500-750gr

470-685gr

2$

1kg

99

375-455gr

99

99

525-540ml

3$

MJB

Corn Bran Squares or Life Cereal

Gold Chocolate Bar

$350 Savings

Instantly when you purchase both

Quaker

Black Diamond

Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese

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Bistro Crustini

5 3

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5 Royale

Bathroom Tissue

5 12-24’s

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More special deals on qualityfoods.com or your smartphone Black Diamond

5 99 4

Cheese Slices

500gr

500gr

99

Black Diamond

Cheestrings

336gr

Knorr

Lipton Chicken Noodle or Onion Soup Mix

300gr

2

99

Primo

Ready To Serve Soup

Parkay

Red Rose

Orange Pekoe Tea 144’s

4

4

99

for

5

2$ for

Kraft

Hellmann’s

170-180gr

1.42lt

Shredded Cheese

Pancake & Waffle Mix or Syrup

850gr

5

Pasta Sidekicks

5

5$ for

112-147gr

5

5$ for

Barilla

Pasta 375-454gr

905gr or 750ml

Ragu

Pasta Sauce 630-640ml

5$ for

5

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Real Mayonnaise

2

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Soft Margarine

Knorr

Classic Roast Fine Grind Coffee

5

Quaker

150off Astro Yogourt $

Harvest Crunch Cereal

for

5

Nutella

Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 375gr

Billy Bee

3

3

99

Pure Natural Honey

for

4 Pillsbury

Pizza Minis or Pizza Pops

Cheemo

3

99 Kraft

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese

Perogies 2kg

Original, 4x225gr

370-400gr

2$ for

4

99

4

3

99

NEW

4

99

4-pack

Nestle

Skinny Cow Ice Cream Novelties Selected Assorted Sizes

Haagen Dazs

4

99

Ice Cream Bars 3x88ml or 4x55ml

500gr

5

99

$

5 6x132’s

Dove

Body Wash Dove

Bar Soap 4x90gr

3

Go Fresh or Clear Tone Anti-Perspirant Selected, 45gr

Selected 300-354ml

99

2$ for

6

Nestle

Skinny Cow Dreamy Clusters or Heavenly Crisp Bar

2$ for

2$ for

11 WIN 1 of Dove

Facial Tissue

118-157ml

Del Monte

Real Fruit or Yogourt Bars 12x50ml

Nestle

Nestle

2

99

4

99

Bites

Drumstick

180-210gr

Assorted Sizes

Quaker

SunRype

Value Pack Chewy or Dipps Granola Bars

4

4

Beverage

WOW

1.36lt

364-434gr

5

7

2$ for

Mother’s Day Baskets

99

Dove

Value Size Invisible Anti-Perspirant

Ultimate Anti-Perspirant Selected 45gr

74gr

2$ Plus Applicable Fees

for

5

Body Wash & Bar Soap Bonus Pack

Original or Pomegranate & Coconut Water, 1’s

WOW

2$ for

5 Stouffer’s

1kg

SunRype

100% Pure Apple Juice

3$ for

Plus Applicable Fees

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Skippy

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3

5

7

99

99

99

99

4x28gr or 4x19gr

Win a Mother’s Day Basket!

Royale

5

5$

Haagen Dazs, Nestle or Del Monte Dessert for Cup

594-776gr

Peanut Butter

4’s

2$

Quaker

Instant Oatmeal Family Size

500-750gr

470-685gr

2$

1kg

99

375-455gr

99

99

525-540ml

3$

MJB

Corn Bran Squares or Life Cereal

Gold Chocolate Bar

$350 Savings

Instantly when you purchase both

Quaker

Black Diamond

Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese

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Bistro Crustini

5 3

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5 Royale

Bathroom Tissue

5 12-24’s

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Continental

Black Forest or Honey Ham

Our Own Fresh Cooked

Turkey Breast

2

Bonus Q-Points 10 Pack Crispy Chicken Drumsticks

69

Maple Lodge

Cooked or Smoked Chicken Breast

per 100gr

Schneiders

Pastrami

10,000

points 624gr

3500

Lactantia Butter Stick

Single Cream Brie

Pillsbury Ready To Bake Cookies

Woolwich Chevrai 113gr

2$ for

454gr

3000

Italian Gorgonzola

7

2

99 per 100gr

1

Large Size Deli Salads

per 100gr

99 Each

Available at Select Stores

99

Dinner for Four

per 100gr

Hot Price!

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6

• Creamy Coleslaw • Sweet Bean • Macaroni • Potato with Egg • Kale with Cranberry

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Damafro

125gr

3000

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per 100gr

bonus

Kozy Shack Refrigerated Pudding

per 100gr

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Green Olives with Herbs

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Spring Roll .......................

119 Each

Serving Suggestions

Sensodyne Toothpaste Selected, 75-100ml

Permitting

2500

Fresh Snapper Fillets

Nature Clean All Natural Laundry Liquid 1.82lt

1

5000

49

Pepcid Complete Chewables or Acid Controller 25ʼs

2500 Ivory Concentrated Classic Dishwashing Liquid 709ml

5000 Cascade Dishwasher Powder

Weather Permitting

Frozen or Previously Frozen

2

29 PER

100gr

Janes Frozen Boxed Fish Selected, 580-615gr

Glad Easy-Tie Orange Bags

Fresh Halibut Steaks

2

19

per 100gr

1

49

per 100gr

8

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100

Machine Peeled Shrimp

2.83kg

Extra Large. 20ʼs

PER gr

Fresh Steelhead Fillets

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Bakery Fresh

Bakery Fresh

Alpine Bread

Cheese Buns

4

2$ for

Bakery Fresh

Italian Bread

3

2 $3

Bakery Fresh

Scones

99 3

Mini Danish

4 Pack

Bar Cakes

99 2

Country Harvest

Vanilla Slice

Bread

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454gr

7

99 WOW!

Scotch

Mints

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Fortified Soy Beverage 1.89lt

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Cashews From India

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Pre-Sliced Bagels

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Original Cakerie

6 Pack

Country Harvest

69

Bonus Q-Points

Bakery Fresh

for

Double Layer Raspberry Truffle Cake

23

R.W Knudsen

2 $5 for

Everland

No Sugar Added Spritzer

Organic Coconut Milk

4x311ml Plus Applicable Fees

400ml

2 $5

3 $5

Tortilla Chips

Organic Beans

for

Way Better Snacks

for

Eden

156gr

2 $5 for

Quality Fresh

Selected 398ml

2 $4 for

Quality Fresh

Sweet Treats Jelly Beans

Hold the Salt Almonds

600gr

Natural, 400gr

99 2 each

99 5 each

3500 Villaggio Crustini Buns 8ʼs

5000 Villaggio Sausage Buns 6ʼs

5000

Purina Friskies Cat Food 368gr

1000 Purina Friskies Chefʼs Blend Dry Cat Food 3kg

7500 Purina Friskies Cat Party Mix 60gr

2500 Tri-Naturals or Tri-V Dog Food Selected, 680-690gr

2000 Purina Alpo Complete Dog Food 1.8kg

10,000

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Drop in between 4:00 AND 6:00 PM for a fresh

NEW APPY SPECIAL!

California “Driscoll’s”

Fresh Blueberries

3

6oz Clamshell

99 California “New Crop””

Small White Potatoes

99

2.18 per kg

¢

per lb

California “Premium”

Fresh Broccoli Crowns 2.84 per kg California “Andy Boy”

Green or Red Leaf Lettuce

99

BC “Hot House”

On the Vine Cherry Tomatoes

255gr Clamshell

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Organic Fuji Apples

5

Nanaimo – Beban Plaza – 2220 Bowen Rd. Nanaimo – Harewood Mall – 530 5th St. Nanaimo – Northridge Village – 5800 Turner Rd. Comox Valley – 2275 Guthrie Rd. Courtenay - 1002 -2751 Cliffe Avenue

29

Washington “Extra Fancy”

Organic Long English Cucumbers

“Photos for presentation purposes only”

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758-3733 754-6012 756-3929 890-1005 331-9328

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IN MEMORIAM

COMING EVENTS

DEATHS

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CALL FOR ENTRIES 11TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 18,19,20 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

INFORMATION

October 16, 1934 – April 21, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the departure of our beloved mother, nanny, sister and friend. Brenda passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Clifford (February 2013), survived by and deeply missed by daughter Kelly (Paul), granddaughters Amanda (Brad) & Tasha (Adam), sister Jacqueline, best friend Dorothy and numerous nephews and friends. Brenda’s wonderful sense of humour will be remembered and missed by all who knew her.

The family would like to thank Dr. Thompson, Dr. Fitzpatrick and the ICU nurses for their kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Lung Association.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Brenda and Cliff are together again.

COMING EVENTS WELLNESS through Stem Cell Nutrition - Free information seminar - Learn about “non-controversial� stem cell nutrition. Sunday, May 26th @ 2:00-3:30 p.m. @ Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community (399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay BC). RSVP Corinne 250947-5231 as space is limited.

DEATHS

Brenda Medland

CELEBRATIONS

• Birthdays • Weddings • Special Occasions •

FamilyAlbum Ph. 250-338-5811 features@comoxvalleyrecord.com Deadlines: Tues. 12 noon and Fri. 12 noon

DEATHS

SAUNDERS, James Ronald After a long and happy life, our dear Jim passed away peacefully at the age of 92 in Courtney, BC on April 27, 2013.

Born in Victoria, BC September 10, 1920 to Frederick and Ethel Saunders. Loving husband of Martha Saunders for over 65 years, great father to sons Ron (Josie), Ken (Maureen), Brian (Therese) and Sid (Lynne).

Grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 8.

Predeceased by brothers Fred Saunders (Murial) and Bert Saunders (Freda) and niece Lynn Saunders.

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Jim will always be remembered for his kindness to everyone he met. He was a 2nd World War vet in the Canadian Air Force overseas, a Scout leader, stamp collector, sport ďŹ sher, exceptional painter and decorator. A true gentlemen in every sense of the word with a smile for everyone. Jim was an amazing harmonica player and playing music with his sons brought great joy to him. He always put others ahead of himself. Mart's last words to Jim were “now you behave yourselfâ€?. He was well loved and will not be forgotten.

Service will be held on May 9, 2013 at First Memorial Funeral Home, 4725 Falaise Drive, Saanich, BC. In lieu of owers, Dad had asked that you donate to the charity of your choice.

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Love All Your Family Quality Foods Cake Winner for May 7, 2013

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LAND ACT: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A DISPOSITION OF CROWN LAND Take notice that the Comox Valley Regional District of Courtenay, BC, intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre for Community/ Institutional Crown Land Tenure for a local park situated on Provincial Crown land located at Royston - Comox Harbour.

The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File: 0136155. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142 - 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: Authorizing Agency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca.

Comments will be received by MFLNRO until June 5, 2013. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource 2SHUDWLRQV UHJLRQDO RIĂ€FH

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DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses contractually agree to operate by the BBB’s 8 Standards of Trust.

Look for the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory Eedition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca.

You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory

$399 CABO San Lucas, all Inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks!

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES A+DRINK SNACK plus Healthy Vending machine Route. Turn Key Business. Invest With Confidence, $4,000 Up. Training and Secured profitable Locations. Limited Must Sell. 1-888-979-8363.

DO BUSINESS in Yukon!

1,831 sq ft prime ground floor retail space on the Main Street in Whitehorse, Yukon, next to Starbuck’s. For floor plan/photos, call 1-867-333-9966.

OPEN YOUR own Bridal Shop. 65,000 in inventory from closed shop. Over 75 bridal gowns, 150 grad and misc. $45,000 takes all. Call 250757-9733.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PERSONALS AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someone’s drinking?

Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666). www.al-anon.alateen.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Call day or night.

250-338-8042

NAR-ANON- If a family member or friend is using drugs, how does it affect you? We can help. Call Jack 334-3485 Nora 871-1939 or Rene 3342392.

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: LADIES watch on Apr. 30 in Home Depot prkg lot near recycle area. Call to identify & claim (250)334-7347

TRAVEL TIMESHARE CANCEL YOUR Timeshare.

No Risk Program. Stop Mortgage and maintenance payments today. 100% Money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS WEEKEND COURSE FIREARMS TRAINING & C.O.R.E. Non Restricted & restricted.

C.O.R.E. Course starts: Fri. May,24 6pm-10pm Sat. May ,25 8am-noon C.O.R.E. continues May 27,28,29 6pm-10pm Two pieces of ID required.

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Grantham Hall 250-286-9996 2nd Hand Military Store 250-337-1750 Tyee Marine 250-334-2942

TENDERS

TENDERS

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 71 (COMOX VALLEY)

INVITATION TO TENDER Tsolum School (NIDES) Well Replacement Project The services required are described in Tender 2013-001-074 and are available from Carol Snead (carol.snead@sd71.bc.ca) or at (250) 334-5547 The tender closes on May 28, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.

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The Comox Valley Transition Society offers support, shelter, counselling, and crisis line services to women who have experienced violence or abuse in relationships and their children. The Society invites its members and other interested people in the community to attend their

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday June 19 at 5:00 pm 2nd Floor 576 England Avenue Courtenay, BC RSVP – Call 250-897-0511

HELP WANTED

Sales Specialist Comox Fireplace & Patio requires a Sales Specialist to perform the following functions: • Sale of fireplaces, stoves & inserts; hot tubs & swimming pools; bbqs & patio furnishings • Preparation of fireplace installation estimates • New product development & merchandising The successful candidate will have: • Extensive background in successfully selling consumer durables • A deep commitment to the long-term satisfaction of the customer • Genuine ability with people – both customers & co-workers • Curiousity & a desire for continuous learning • Computer & math literacy This is a permanent full time position Tues – Sat day shift. Remuneration will vary based on experience. Comprehensive benefit package.

To apply, please respond in person with resume & covering letter Tues – Fri 9 AM – 2 PM or by appointment via email with “ATTN: Human Resources� in the subject line

HELP WANTED ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES Ltd is currently recruiting Line Cooks for Inns North hotels in Nunavut. We provide meal allowances, subsidized accommodations, and relocation assistance. Please forward your resume to: humanresources @arcticco-op.com or fax to: (204)632-8575. Visit us online: www.innsnorth.com for more information.

Brodex Industries LTD requires full time machinist mainly Monday to Friday.

Some overtime may be required. Competitive wages & benefits. Email resume to brodex@shawbiz.ca or Mail: 3751 Hwy. 97N Quesnel, BC V2J 5Z2 Brodex Industries LTD requires full time machinist mainly Monday to Friday.

Some overtime may be required. Competitive wages & benefits. Email resume to brodex@shawbiz.ca or Mail: 3751 Hwy. 97N Quesnel, BC V2J 5Z2 Brodex Industries LTD requires full time machinist mainly Monday to Friday.

Some overtime may be required. Competitive wages & benefits. Email resume to brodex@shawbiz.ca or Mail: 3751 Hwy. 97N Quesnel, BC V2J 5Z2

Chiropractic OfďŹ ce Assistant

Bright, enthusiastic, mature person required for chiropractor’s office in Comox. Permanent part time position with good prospects. Varied and interesting duties. Salary open according to qualifications and experience. Interested applicants please drop resume off at 262 Anderton Road, Comox, BC. Resumes will be accepted until 5:00 PM on Wed, May 15th.

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EXPERIENCED LINE COOK WANTED. Minimum 3 years.

Food safe certified an asset.

Must be willing to learn, have good communication skills and like being a part of a team.

Reliable transportation a must.

Medical & Dental benefits. Excellent starting wage. Apply with resume to Becky or Kevin after 2pm. at Backstreet Pub in Royston.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required.

Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051.

HELP WANTED HAIRSTYLIST WANTED $1000 HIRING BONUS full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Courtenay location. Guaranteed $11/ hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities.

Call 1-866472-4339 today for an interview.

MONEY MAXX Pawnbrokers is looking for sales associates.

Must be reliable, cash exp., and good customer service skills. drop off resume to drawer 4530 c/o Comox Valley Record. 765 McPhee Ave. Courtenay BC THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers-camp positions • Coastal Certified Bull Buckers • Chasers • Hooktenders • Hand Buckers • Grader Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

WORK WANTED

CONCRETE FORM Setters.

Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete form setters for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.

Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work. Clean Class 1 licence required; Email: Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com or Fax: 780-444-9165 or Mail: 16719 - 110 Ave., Edmonton; 7-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

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.

GRAPPLE YARDER Operator & Hooktender team, required immediately!

Experienced!

Must have a valid driver’s licence, First Aid and be team oriented. Central Vancouver Island. Fax resume to 250871-0208.

GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry.

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

HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL CLARK BUILDERS immediately requires Superintendents for the Regina & Saskatoon areas. 5 - 10 years Commercial Construction Experience.

Contact us at: 1-877-4166815. Send an Email to: careers@clarkbuilders.com or Fax 1-888-403-3051.

PERSONAL SERVICES ESCORTS *BRAND NEW*

Tiffany Blonde, Blue eyes, 36DD-28-36 26yrs, Tara Brunette, Brown eyes 34B-26-34 28yrs Summer Petite Blonde, Hazel eyes, 23yrs Courtenay/Campbell River (Senior discounts )

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HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING

Certified Registered Care Aides/Housekeepers for Courtenay/Comox area. Part-time/Casual Hours.

Must have First Aid & CPR, drivers license and vehicle.

Fax your resume to 250-334-8571 or email to shirley_robertson@wecare.ca

CLARK BUILDERS requires out of town Surveyors. Must have commercial construction experience. Contact us at: 1877-416-6815. Send an Email: careers@clarkbuilders.com or Fax 1-888-403-3051.

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CLASS 1 driver. Edmonton based company seeks Class 1 Driver to drive Tandem Dump Truck for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work.

General labour duties included and clean abstract required; Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com or Fax 780-444-9165 or mail to 16719 - 110 Ave., Edmonton. 7-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Instructor(s), Nursing Comox Valley Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiďŹ cations and information on how to apply to posting #100524.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

FULL TIME DRIVER POSITION – CLASS 1 Local company requires delivery driver. Position involves hauling dangerous goods mainly on Vancouver Island with the occasional trip to the Lower Mainland and throughout BC. We require a fit person who can handle heavy lifting as necessary. An RCMP check and drug testing will be required.

The job is full time but has irregular varied hours, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work as required. Wages range from $20.75/hour to $22.50/ hour with annual wage of approximately $60,000 plus.

Medical, dental, safety bonus, pension are available.

Please bring your resume and current drivers abstract in person to Austin Powder Ltd at 4919 North Island Highway, Courtenay. Or fax to 250-334-2652.

NO phone calls please.

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Tuesday, May 7, 2013

PERSONAL SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

EDUCATION/TUTORING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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Bookkeeping Services 20 + yrs experience in all aspects of financial statement preparation & Bookkeeping Services.

Detailed monthly reporting. Financial consulting for small and mid size organizations.

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Call (250)339-4497 or (250)334-6596.

FLOORING SALE

Are you looking for a delicate piece of linen, a lovely cup and saucer, or that special gift for a friend. We may be able to help you at the Filberg Gift Shop.

Save time for lunch at the Teahouse. For hours of operation phone 339-2715 The Filberg Gift Shop. accepts donations of collectables & treasures fmi 250-339-7659

1052 SPRINGBOK Rd. 1766 sqft. 3bd/3bth. New flooring, jet tub, recent upgrades. Desirable area. $279,900. Kijiji or Craiglist or 778-420-0017

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

Approx size 40R. All worn once. Beautiful Quality. Call to View 250-850-2525

509 WEEKS Crescent, Nanaimo. Solid family home with 3bdrms, 2baths, 2nd kitchen in basement. Lrg fenced yard, mature trees, covered sundeck, HW floors, carport, new thermal windows. $279,000.

(250)740-1130.

FINANCIAL SERVICES GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

CARPENTRY 250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified.

Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

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

CERTIFIED CARPENTER. Kitchen, bathrooms, decks, flooring. All your renovation needs. Emery, 250-218-0734.

WE’RE ON THE WEB

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

ELECTRICAL

www.PitStopLoans.com 1-800-514-9399

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

GARDENING

HELP WANTED

Aboriginal Outreach Family Navigator JOB RE-POSTING

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1.877.835.6670 LANDSCAPING

LAWN MOWING, Trimming and more. I’m a young guy looking for honest work. Call Mike 250-702-2164 for quote

MISC SERVICES GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery.

Full repair service.

Ring sizing while you wait.

Engraving Women’s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay.

250-871-0606

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

4 Tires Bridgestone 15 inch P/195, $20 each. Please call 250-338-1293

UNDER $300 WINDOWS & EAVES clean and yard clean up, mowing.

Call Gordy 250-218-7434

LARGE SCREEN T.V. stand & Audio shelving. Walnut. Thin Builfin 12 inch speakers.

65�x19�x36 tall $250. 8713950

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

Pauline Janyst, Executive Director 680 Head Start Crescent, Campbell River, B.C. V9H 1P9 Or email exec.director@sasamans.ca Deadline to apply: May 23rd, 2013 4pm

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Only those shortlisted will be contacted for interview June 3rd

Classes Start SOON in Comox!

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

UNDER $100

Sasamans is seeking a dynamic individual who loves working with children and families. This position is based out of Courtney 4 days per week. The Aboriginal Family Navigator program is to provide support and guidance to aboriginal families pertaining to their child(ren) or grandchildren if they are potentially to be involved with the Ministry or are in government care.

Please go to www.sasamans.ca for full job description Please send cover letter and resume attention:

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft

Bring a picnic to the Filberg Park, enjoy the special ambience of this gracious family home and visit our tiny little gift shop filled with wonderous treasures.

The Filberg Gift Shop accepts donations of collectables & treasures fmi 250-339-7659

SASAMANS SOCIETY

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Over 300 Choices

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Classes Start SOON in Campbell River!

FUEL/FIREWOOD *250-336-8731* FULL Cords cut/split & delivered, rounds also available. Discounts on 2 or more cords. Order yours today! “Beautiful Dry Firewood�

Comox Valley’s largest firewood producer offers legally obtained firewood from private land. Thank- you for supporting your local small business.

Ph. Bill 250-337-8299 cell 250-897-8101 SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE

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

(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 BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca TREADMILL WITH incline Power Ryder. $400.00 for both. Murphy Bed 1 year old $1800 Computer cabinet $300. Call 250-334-4883 VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.

WINE MAKING equipment.

5 carboy’s, 2 tubs, excellent condition, corker, wine filter electric.

Odds & ends. $175 O.B.O. 250-897-3480

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ANTIQUE PLAYER Pano Built in 1913. Approx 100 rolls of music beautiful sound, very good condition. $2,500.

250-334-3667

TOOLS GENERATOR 3100 POWERHOUSE. Quiet, with only 12 hours on it. $1400 new, asking $900. call 250 - 400 - 2568

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ACREAGE

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COMOX: 3 bed 2 bath $275,000. Must See attractive well maintained home. Great location near Parks & Schools, 645 Torrence Rd. Large lot private fenced back yard. Garage & large drive for RV or boat.

Studio with separate entrance.

Incl 6 appliances. No agents.

To view call 250-339-1117.

COZY COTTAGE on 2.14 acres a stone’s throw from the ocean. This 800sqft, 2 bedroom home was completely renovated in 2007 with new electric, plumbing, bathroom, kitchen, roof, etc. It is close to schools, a corner store, and neighbourhood pub and is only 5 kms to downtown Courtenay. The property is zoned for 2 dwellings so you could live in the cottage while building your dream home and after rent out the cottage for extra revenue.

Gardener’s paradise with several heritage fruit trees, berries, grape vines and beautiful roses. The Royston area received a grant this year to put in sewer. (778)428-1159.

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REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE by OWNER OPEN HOUSE 11.00-3.00pm Saturday 1027 Evergreen Avenue, East Courtenay. Tel 250-338-0806 3 bedroom 3 bathroom, walkout basement home. Panoramic View of Valley, Glacier and Mt. Washington, 2600+ sq ft home on .34 acres landscaped grounds. Heat pump, renovated throughout, double garage, roof replaced 2008.

More info on PropertyGuys.com ID#192353 Price $469,000.

APARTMENT/CONDO

SEMI WATERFRONT stunning panoramic ocean islands & coast mountain views. 1525 Sq. Ft. 1.5 baths with 6’ Jacuzzi tub. Upgraded insulation, roof, drywall, thermal windows, plumbing electrical. Beautifully landscaped with fruit trees, herb & vegetable beds, greenhouse, garden shed, large blacktop driveway. 6 appl’s incld’d.

Furnishings nego. $299,900. 5567 Island Hwy S, Union Bay. 250-335-1750.

WILLOW POINT 1 level patio home. 2 bdrm, 2 bath+ den, 1300sq ft, bright & sunny end unit. Walk to shops, medical, Sea Walk. $224,900. Call 250-923-7792.

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO 748 MARINA BLVD. 1800 sqft. 3 bdrm. $237,000. For info or to view: 250-203-0094

Do you care about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned - we own and manage our own buildings only. There is a difference! Please refer to available apartments listed below.

TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222

GLENSHEE 1800 Comox Ave. 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.

COMOX 4-BDRM house with nature at your doorstep.

Watch salmon and trout from your arch bridge over Brooklyn Creek. Total privacy with old cedars and backing onto Salish Park, yet close to downtown, golf, beach and schools.

House completely renovated and nearly everything is new including kitchen, stainless steel appl’s, bathroom, vinyl windows, sliding glass door, glass and cedar deck, in ground irrigation system, hot water tank, slate flooring and paint. Designed for energy efficiency with high energy audit rating. Roomy 1947 sq.ft.

2-storey house has 4 bdrms, 2 baths, rec room, laundry, garage, garden shed, ample storage and open concept living area. Call 250-890-9446, visit www.comoxhouse.com or stop by unannounced for a selfguided garden tour (just follow the signs). 577 Salish Street. $339,000.

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, flooring (heated tile throughout kitchen, dining room, & large laundry rm.

Hand scraped laminate through rest of house. New appliances, light fixtures, paint, etc. Asking $255,000.00. Call 250-204-3842 or email fernandesma@live.com

COURTENAY - 1st & Mitchell.

Nice area. In-law suite, 1900 sqft, 2.5 bath, 8100sqft fenced yard, large deck, garage. Must See! $285,000. 250-334-8876.

Open House every Saturday!

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. 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. Also One Bedroom. Call John @ 250-7032264.

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 or David @ 250338-0267.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave ONE BEDROOM large, spacious recently renovated suite in a quiet, adult building close to shopping and services. Security entry and elevator. Well maintained building. 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.

FAIRMONT 432 11th Street TWO BEDROOM very bright and spacious corner suite. Attractive layout - recently renovated. Security entry. Full sized appliances. In suite storage. Quiet adult building just three blocks from downtown. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell?

Can’t make payments?

We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

CONDOS / SUITES / APARTMENTS

Well maintained 2 bdrm upper level suite; 4 appl. & is ideally located in walking distance to schools, shopping & amenities; N/S & N/P; $750/mo; avail. May 1

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.

Immediate possession

CHERRYWOOD MANOR

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.

ULVERSTON MANOR

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.

JOSHUA ESTATES

2 bdrm, 2nd level condo located on desirable, quiet culde-sac, 5 appl., storage & patio area; ideally located near schools, College & Aquatic Centre N/S; N/P; $775/mo. immediate poss. avail.

PLATEAU GARDENS

Spacious, 3 bdrm townhouse located in Comox features 1 full + 2 half baths, 5 applis., & fully fenced yard area, laminate throughout. Excellent proximity to schools & all amenities.

Smoking is not permitted. Small dog may be considered w/dep. $1050/mo.avail. May 1

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.

HOMES FOR RENT

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. starting at $1200/month. immediate poss. avail.

TOWNHOUSES

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COMOX: 4 bdrm duplex, incld’s F/S, D/W, lawn maint. $925/mo. Avail May 1st. Also avail, 3 bdrm, incld’s F/S, D/W, lawn maint. Avail immed, $875/mo. Call 250-339-9805.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS COMOXRENOVATED 3 bdrm mobile. 55+. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $850. 250-339-1772.

HOMES FOR RENT

LOTS

APARTMENT/CONDO

ARBOUR GLEN

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL TRENDY TIN Town location, 1500 sq ft suitable for warehouse/retail, offices, art or dance studio. High ceiling & bay door. Back yard space avail.

Call 250-897-0950 (days) 250-703-0400 (eve)

Call: 1-250-616-9053

RENTALS

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RENTALS

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CAMPBELL RIVER- (Ocean Grove) potential ocean & mountain view lot at 323 Maryland Rd. Asking, $138,900.

Call 250-830-0828.

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.

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.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

RENTALS

1 MONTH FREE. Large 1 & 2 Bdrm. Free heat.

Elevator.

Great location! From $625/mo.

Avail June 1st. 250-334-4646.

CENTRAL COURTENAY Triplex, upper 2 bdrm unit, F/S, Blinds. Rent includes propane (heat & cooking) and laundry. Ideal for quite individuals. N/P, Refs. $850/mo.

Available May 15, 2013. 7039677 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.

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca

CROWN ISLE 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath rancher, 6 appls, heat pump, gas F/P, double garage, fenced yrd w/irrigation system. Avail. May 15 $1,550/mth BEAUTIFUL 5 quiet acres, fruit trees, Dove Creek Rd., 7 min to Courtenay 3 min. Mt. Washington. Charming 2-bd Character home, fully furn. Lg. screen t.v. Huge M. bdrm, Hot tub. + separate award winning “Hobbit Style” guest house/bath N/S, N/D. Adult orientated, refs. $1500 + DD. Avail June1 - Oct.30 250-8308181 dovecott@telus.net BEAUTIFUL CHALET home adjacent to Nymph Falls Park, 1 bdrm, gas F/P, wood flrs, loft. $900/mo 1 year lease.

June 1. Call (250)334-4638.

Apartments•Condos•Suites

BOWSER. OCEANFRONT. 1100 sq.ft. 2-bdrm, Beach access. New appl’s, wood burning F/P, W/D hook-up, carport, shed. $1150. (250)751-1548.

206-1130 WILLEMAR 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S,N/P, 2 appls. $675/mth AVAIL. APR 1

COURTENAY: 2-BDRM mobile home on Braidwood Road.

Clean, NP/NS. Refs req. $700.

Call (250)339-7566.

210-205 1st ST 2 bed, 2 bath, N/S N/P 5 Appls., $750/mth AVAIL. MAY 1ST

EAST COURTNEY- 4 bdrms+ den, 3 level duplex, 5 appls, N/P. $1325. 250-335-0350.

204-1810 LAKE TRAIL 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 2 Appls., $675/mth AVAIL. MAY 1ST

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.

WASHINGTON APARTMENTS

1027 RYAN ROAD COURTENAY, B.C Apartments For Rent $550-$575-$700/month

Houses & Suites

The Washington Apartments have been extensively upgraded and the management has, for the past two years, taken positive steps to transform the apartments into safe secure and comfortable living accommodations with very reasonable rates that include heat and hot water.

3347 Royston Rd 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 5 appls., $975/mth Avail. Apr 1

Call before 4pm to view Washington Apartments!

Call Rob

(250)-338-0330

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AVAILABLE Immediately: Unit #10 - 850 SqFt Office Space, located in the Braidwood Plaza next to Canadian Tire Courtenay. $850 per month + Triplenet. Unit #9 924 SqFt Office Space, located in the Braidwood Plaza. $925 per month + Triplenet.

These units are side by side so they can be combined to make 1 large unit. Please contact 250-331-0350

1471 Krebs Cres.

3 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 5 appls., $1200/mth Avail. May 1 2319 Waveland Rd. 4 bed, 3 bath, N/S, 5 Appls., $1500/mth Avail. May 1

SUITES, LOWER COMOX- SPOTLESS 1 bdrm, very quiet, near Filberg Lodge, 6 appls, F/P. June 1. $850. NS/NP. 250-890-2042.

SUITES, UPPER AVAILABLE immediately, East Courtenay 3bdrm/2bath, 6 appliances, great views, shows as new. Includes utilities - $1075/month. Ns, np, references please. 250-3350635.

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca

TRUMPETER’S LANDING Modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 1 bdrm & den, and 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, custom finishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views.

N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed Rents from $900/mth.

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

1st month free rent incentive.Avail Immed. - $875/mth DRESSAGE COURT 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, patio, N/S, cat ok. Avail.

Immed. - $875/mth ARGO COURT 1 & 2 bdrm, 1 bath apt., F & S, coin laundry, basic cable & hot water incl, N/S, cat neg. w/ref.

Avail Immed.- $650-700/mth.

Call Res Mgr. 334-860 MAPLEWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, updated unit,New laminate floors & paint throughout. N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed - $625/mth FIVE OAKS VILLA 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, newly renovated, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed - $800/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, patio, storage, res. pkg, N/S, Cat ok. Avail.

Immed. - $600/mth BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, No pets.

Avail. May 1 - $750/mth CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN newer townhouse, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 6 appls, elect. F/P, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail.

May 1 - $900/mth PUNTLEDGE TERRACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, woodstove, newly renovated, N/S, No pets.

Avail. May 15 - $925/mth ASPEN COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 apples, balcony, rest. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail May 1 - $825/mth KYOTO FRIENDLY BUILDING – DOWNTOWN COURTENAY 2 bdrm, 1 bath apt.

All appliances + washer & dryer. Heated floor, low utility bills. Avail. May 1 $1,000/mth COMOX DUPLEX 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, carport, landscaping incl., close to downtown, N/S, No pets. Avail.

May 15 & July 1 - $775/mth MUIR RIDGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets.

Avail. June 1 - $775/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 $850/mth VANRIDGE MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P (gas incl), N/S, No pets.

Avail. June 1 - $750/mth FIVE OAKS VILLA 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, laminate flrs, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail.

June 1 - $750/mth CLOSE TO SUPERSTORE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, res. pkg, N/S, No pets.

Avail. June 1 $750/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 $800/mth WALK TO COLLEGE 3 bdrm, 1 bath. Townhouse,5 appls, patio, N/S., No pets.

Avail June 1$850/mth THE TIDES 2 bdrm, 2 bath Adult orientated condo by Airpark, 6 appls, elect. F/P, balcony, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. June $925/mth ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F & S, basic cable incld. coin laundry.

N/S. No pets. Avail. June 1 $725/mth Call Res. Mgr. 250-334-8602

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRUCKS & VANS

COURTENAY, SPACIOUS, centrally located 2 bdrm ($650), 3 bdrm ($775) Townhome, 1835 Piercy Ave., coin laundry, new roof, N/P. Family oriented. Call (250)702-1096.

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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CARS

WANTED TO RENT ROOM & Board wanted (Courtenay/Comox). Courteous, responsible, N/S, non-drinking 30’s male. Need 10 hot meals per week & be close to bus. $680/mo. (250)218-5024.

2006 20’ Adventure Motor Home. Excellent condition, extras, 80,000k. $30,000 Please call 250-338-8206

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Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

1994 TOYOTA Celica GT hatchback, white, fully loaded, power windows/door locks, factory sun roof, A/C, new 17” mag wheels, new profile tires ($1100 wheels & tires). $2000. (250)752-5162.

2007 23’ WILDWOOD LE travel trailer. Northwest package, like new, sleeps 6, lots of storage. $15,000. obo.

Call (250)339-9825, (250)702-6883

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PARK PLACE

BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

450-19th Street, Courtenay

2 and 3 bedroom available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances.

Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental references required.

1 & 2 bedroom available, in quiet secure building, close to Driftwood Mall and bus route. Seniors Welcome. Adult oriented and no pets please.

Includes heat, hot water and basic cable. Low hydro. 2 Rental References required.

250-334-3078

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

RYAN COURT

200 Back Road, Courtenay

1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay

1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique floor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.

1998 FORD CONTOUR Great shape. Fully loaded. 4 cylinder. 263,000km. 4 studded winter tires included. $3000 O.B.O. 250-923-4868 or 250830-9098 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

Clean and modern 1 bedroom available now.

Cat okay with pet deposit. Lease required.

Rent $625/month.

2008 VW City Jetta, 125,000 kms, manual transmission, sunroof, A/C, cruise control, power windows, heated seats, usb/aux ports, good tires. Serviced every six months, $10,900 obo. (250)287-4645.

Call 250-338-7449

SPORTS & IMPORTS

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS 1252-9th St., Courtenay Spacious 3 bedroom suite in a quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops, and downtown. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required.

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

CONDOS PACIFIC COURT

ST. BRELADES

1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay

146 Back Road, Courtenay

1 bedroom available June 15 and 2 bedroom available immediately, in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.

2005 F-350 4x4, turbo diesel, crew cab, 149km, black, fully loaded, sunroof, towing package, mint condition. $19,600.

(250)338-8208, (250)792-0024

In-suite storage with washer and dryer.

Small pets welcome.

FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Quiet, clean building. Pet friendly. 2 & 3 bed condos. Ideal location, walking distance to SuperStore and NIC.

Rental references and security deposit required.

Call 250-338-7449

CYPRESS ARMS

RUTHERFORD MANOR

1255 9th Street, Courtenay

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

Available deluxe 2 bedroom suite in a quiet well maintained building. Rent includes full size stove, fridge, washer/dryer, carpet and blinds. Nice feature: large open concept. No pets. 2 Rental references and Security Deposit required.

1 & 2 bdrm suite available. Reasonable rent includes basic cable, stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references req’d.

To View, Call 250-338-7533

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

2000 TOYOTA Corolla, brown, auto, 4 cyl, A/C, 203350km.

Excellent condition and gas mileage, no rust. $3200.

Please call 250-897-2821 2005 FORD Mustang Convertible. New brakes and tires.

58755kms. Asking $17,000.

Please call 250-897-8681 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2007 Corsair 5th wheel 28 feet, 4ft Sola panel, side slide-out. Like new. If you see it, you’ll want it! $15,000, call 250-339-7705

2008 27’ Terry trailer, rear living, super slide, spacious layout, awning, 2 doors, walk around bed w/ custom queen mattress, must see. $17,900.

(250)338-8208, (250)792-0024

2001 GMC Jimmy- 4 x 4, New tires, new brakes, front & back, A/C, AM/FM, CD, 239,000 kms, Only $4000.00 Call 250-594-4342.

1969, 32 ft Monk Cruiser.

Engine rebuilt and new canvass in 2010. Valued in 2011 survey at $33400. Priced to sell at $16,900. (250)898-4886

2002 Dodge Durango 4x4, auto, p/w, p/s, p/b. a/c, wired for boat trailer, etc. Always serviced. Newer tires 82k $6900.

250-338-2704

TRUCKS & VANS 1989 FORD F250 XT cab 2 WD 7.3 diesel, cruise, block heater, new tires (all), canopy - running boards, new brakes, trailer hitch, alt-starter, wired for trailer (electric) & brakes. Pump & inj done.

Runs, drives great, excellent old truck. Call 250-334-2215

2003 WIND STAR VAN. Automatic remote starter, Bruno lift.

Comes with or without scooter.

147,400 km. Fully inspected. $6000 obo. (250)338-1961.

2004 5th WHEEL 24’6” Westwind 5th Wheel. Best of towable & liveable, new queen matt., rear kit., New roof, great condition. Canadian made.

Second marine battery wheels repack. $15,500. Truck also avail. Call 250-586-4716

MARINE BOATS

1997 31ft Embassy Motor Home Ford 460. Good condition no smoking, no pets, under 80,000 km. $17,000.

250-338-6837

1560-13th Street, Courtenay

LUNCH TRUCK-2008 Chev Silverado,established route.

(Was “Buns On The Run”).

Great opportunity,only mobile food truck in town.

Asking $35,000 obo. Call-250-2027961/205-203-3571

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1995 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel, rebuilt trans., 162K miles, no rust, long box canopy, 5th wheel hitch. $6000. 250-338-1188

TORRY PINES Attractive 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated – enjoy new appliances, flooring and bathroom fittings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit. Call 250-334-9717

IMMACULATE 2008 Nissan Titan LE 4x4, 91,000 km, fully loaded - leather, tow package.

4-year extended warranty incl’d. $25,000. 250-335-3340

1996-22’ Kodiak 5th Wheel.

Like new $8000 or nearest offer. 250-923-6496.

TOWNHOUSES

2006 DODGE Caravan. Very good cond. Power windows, locks, mirrors. Cruise, A/C, CD, exc. tires. 140,000 km (mostly hwy). Garaged, $5999. obo. (250)941-5115, Comox.

2004 FORD XLT, 5.4 l , heavy duty, tow pkg., 104 k, box liner, super cab, truck tires, island truck, well maintained. $11,500 Call 250-586-4716

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1994 39’ CARVER- excellent condition, over $10K in upgrades & maintenance, twin 350’s with electronic igniation.

Priced to sell at $83,750. Jim, 250-468-9374.

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Visit the Gift Shop 11am-4pm Saturday, May 11th Featuring:

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Sunday, May 12th 8am-5pm

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“You’ll be as proud of our quality as we are!”

RETRACTABLE Screen Solutions for doors, windows, outdoor living spaces & more . . .

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Do you have Company coming?

With 17 years of experience, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge to the Comox Valley!

Planning on Hardwood Flooring for your future projects?

Harbour Kitchens & Custom Millwork

Quality Cabinetry Manufactured in the Comox Valley Since 1996!

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When shopping for Wood Floors, remember this is a lifelong product of natural beauty and durability. Hardwood floors are very competitively priced and represent an excellent value when compared to other flooring options. Their longevity is unsurpassed, adding prestige and resale value to your home.

Mad About Floors recognizes how important flooring is to you - our customer. Nowadays, there are numerous types of hardwood flooring available with a wide variety of features and characteristics to complement any décor, from the most old-fashioned to the most modern.

Your needs and comfort are paramount in the design and development of your Hardwood Floor. Whether you choose traditional hardwood, pre-finished, engineered or laminate, Mad About Floors is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations.

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Move for Health Day May 10

THE SPRING GUN show happens on Mother’s Day.

Gun show for mom?

Yes, we know it’s Mother’s Day, but that’s the way the Island schedule goes.

Take your favourite

lady to the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association’s Spring Gun Show this Sunday from

Outdoor show not far away The Courtenay and District Fish & Game Protective Association are gearing up for their 21st annual Outdoor Recreation Show with a theme of Enrich Your Life, Spend It Outdoors.

This year’s show takes place June 1 and 2 and we look forward to having the community enjoy it once again.

There is no admittance fee, but donations of non-perishable food will be collected for the Comox Valley Food Bank.

Each day starts with a pancake breakfast and burgers or hot dogs are available throughout the day. As well as exhibits to view, try shooting a cowboy’s six-shooter, hunt for geocaches, or have a cool one in the beer garden while listening to local entertainment.

Inside or outside spaces are available for $75 for the two-day event. So any merchants or businesses who are interested in placing an exhibit at the show should contact us.

For exhibitor registration forms, check out the website at w w w. c o u r t e n a y f i s handgame.org or e-mail Pete at paws@

telus.net or call 250338-8506.

— Courtenay and District Fish & Game Protective Association

9 a.m. till 2 p.m. Admittance is $3 for men 19 and older; women and youth are free.

Food and beverages will be available while you view the latest in firearms and associated equipment. For more information, contact Al Lapp at 250338-5982 or the-office@ courtenayfishandgame.org.

— Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association

From day to day we hear the word health being thrown around like we should all understand exactly what it means.

What health means to one person is not necessarily what it means to the next.

According to the Webster dictionary “health” is defined as a state of being free from illness or injury; in a person’s mental or physical condition.

Let’s think about that for a moment, how do we obtain a state of being free of illness or injury? By being active, by watching what we eat and drink, by making choices that make us feel better about ourselves.

The Comox Valley is an amazing place to live.

We have healthy activities right outside our door. We enjoy easy access to mountain trails for hiking, skiing and mountain biking.

For more social activities try golf or tennis or a great routine could involve running, swimming or a healthy gym work out.

Move for Health Day is an international event created in 2002 by the World Health Organization to promote physical activity.

Move for Health day events bring people together in the spirit of

fun and inclusivity, to support healthy active living.

So why not join in Comox Valley’s very own Move for Health Day on May 10? Get out and do one of the amazing activities that the Comox Valley has to offer.

After, your activity drop-in at one of the local recreation facilities and enter your

name into a draw. It is so easy, and all it costs is 30 minutes of your day.

Participating facilities: Comox Community Centre, Courtenay Recreation’s Filberg and Lewis centres, CVRD’s Sports and Aquatic Centres and 19 Wing Fitness and Community Centre.

— Comox Community Centre

COMOX VALLEY RECORD Advertising Sales Positions Available We are growing our advertising sales department at the COMOX VALLEY RECORD and are seeking candidates who are eager to join an award winning team.

The candidates must have the ability to build relationships with clients and deliver superior customer service. The winning candidates will be team players and will be called upon to aggressively grow existing account lists. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must.

The successful candidates will have sales experience preferably in the advertising or retail industry.

The positions offer a great work environment and strong benefits package.

The Comox Valley Record is a division of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States.

Please submit your resume with cover letter by May 17th, 2013.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Joanna Ross, Publisher

COMOX VALLEY RECORD 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2Z7 publisher@comoxvalleyrecord.com Fax: 250-338-5568 Comox Valley, Now You Have a Choice Vote for BC Conservatives

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BBB warning you about scams that might be circulating Each year the Better Business Bureau (BBB) compiles a list of the scams that have most significantly impacted consumers on Vancouver Island.

The following is a brief summary of some of the top scams from the past calendar year and simple tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of fraud in 2013.

1) Social Media Scams Social networking sites are being targeted with offers to download apps, freebies and dis-

counts or to click on hyperlinks to activate or de-activate accounts.

Clicking on a malicious link often results in a virus or spyware being downloaded to your computer or smart phone.

CONSUMER TIP: Always be on the look out for phishing scams. Be wary of any posts that come from unknown sources.

Don’t be duped into too-good-to-be-true offers.

Ensure you have good anti-virus protec-

tion on all your smartphones and computers.

2) Door-To-Door Scams Door-to-door scams are a problem every year. BBB received reports in 2012 about a variety of door-todoor solicitations from service repair people using aggressive tactics, performing poor quality work, demanding payment up front in cash or requiring cheques to be made out to an individual, rather than a business.

CONSUMER TIP:

Don’t feel pressured to buy a product or have a service performed without researching the business first. Look up a company’s BBB Business Review (vi. bbb.org) before making a purchase or hiring a company.

3) Fake Charities With every natural disaster or community devastation, a host of fake charities pop up overnight hoping to rip-off caring donors. Beware unfamiliar charities soliciting donations via

Training program looks at long-term success Organizers of a twoday business training program in Parksville are thrilled with the popularity of their program.

Zenith Training International’s Success Series for Small Business has been drawing attendees from the mainland, Washington State and the Island.

“There is a great need for continuing education in the small business world,” says ZTI founder Ricia Adair. “Whether they have recently moved to Vancouver Island or are looking for work due to various circumstances, many Islanders come to the realization that, in order to have a job, they must create one.

As a result, the Island is a wealth of fabulous micro-businesses managed by individuals who may not have the necessary skills to be successful in the long term. In today’s

Education education economy you can’t, for example, only have good technical skills.

You also have to master marketing, sales, social media effective communication and much more.

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BYLAW NO. 1749 In general terms, the purpose of Bylaw No. 1749 (Comox Phased Development Agreement No. 7: 560 Colby Road, Authorization Bylaw, 2013) is to establish a Phased Development Agreement between the developer, DRAGONFLY HOMES LTD., INC.NO. BC0703669 and the Town of Comox for the provision of the following amenities in relation to the development of Lot 2, District Lot 244, Comox District, Plan 45884, shown shaded on the map below: 1. Contribution of $6,800.00 to the Town’s Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; 2. Certification that the new residential buildings on Lot 2 are built to the Built Green Bronze standard for single-family construction; 3. Construction of a minimum of one dwelling in accordance with the Town’s Adaptable Housing Standards; and 4. Closure of Colby Road access to Lazo Road, boulevard improvements and cul-de-sac relocation to the end of Colby Road.

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TV debate unhelpful Televised political debates in B.C. serve a few purposes.

Viewers can see how party leaders engage in spirited discussion, how sincere they seem, how well they know the issues and how party policy relates to those issues.

But anyone can click on a political party website to find policy statements, and reams of information can be found on news sites that offer a sense of where individuals stand on certain issues.

In essence, then, the TV debate is primarily a chance for leaders to stand before the cameras, without their respective entourages, and prove they deserve to lead the province. Or, in the case of the Greens and Conservatives, that their party deserves your vote.

The sad fact is, if one turned off the picture and only listened to the sound portion of last Monday’s highly scripted, made-for-TV debate, it could have been mistaken for question period in the B.C. legislature.

Frontrunners Christy Clark of the Liberals and Adrian Dix of the NDP frequently spoke over each other’s answers, and on several occasions avoided responding directly to public questions, if at all, choosing instead to repeat party slogans.

While both provided moments of calm clarity in the debate, the leaders with no chance of forming government — Jane Sterk of the Green Party and John Cummins of the Conservatives — were merely spectators to the main verbal jousting between the others.

Largely absent from debate around the overarching themes of “growing B.C.’s economy” (Clark) and “telling people how we’re going to pay for programs” (Dix) was talk of B.C.’s longtime top voter priorities — health care and education.

The bickering-filled program came off more as cheesy reality TV than meaningful discussion about our province’s future. While the debate likely failed to inspire fence-sitters to get out and vote May 14, there are thankfully still opportunities before election day to learn where candidates and their parties stand.

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The outpouring of tributes for deceased teacher Ted Newman were touching, and an indication of how one person can positively influence so many others.

Making sense of the cacophony that is the innumerable announcements during an election campaign is difficult if not impossible for average voters.

How to get different results?

Dear editor, As a small “c” conservative socially, a libertarian economically, and as a populist I have found that the usual slate of parties and candidates has largely come up wanting for over a decade now.

We currently have two parties in the B.C. legislature that to all intents and purposes believe in big government with big spending, borrowing, higher taxes, as the solution to all of society’s ills.

They are statist parties.

The problem is that many of the “ills” they believe can be solved by government were created by government to begin with. So these solutions offered usually don’t solve a problem they just compound a problem that was created by a prior “solution,” which will then in turn need to be “solved” by another government program.

But the end result is always the same — give government more power, and more money.

The problem isn’t that government does too much or tries to be too many things to too many people, it’s that it isn’t large enough

We currently have ❝ two parties in the B.C. leg-

islature that to all intents and purposes believe in big government with big spending, borrowing, higher taxes, as the solution to all of society’s ills. They are statist parties.

❞ A. Foster

and does not spend enough.

If one keeps voting for the same old parties, one can’t really expect a different result?

But yet people keep saying, especially those on the right, that they would like for there to be a small “c” conservative option but need to vote for a very statist party to keep another statist party out of office.

This is akin to painting your house red and hoping that it turns green. As Einstein once said, “The definition of insanity is repeating the same behaviour and expecting a different result.”

While they are far from perfect, the reality is that the only party seeking to turn this province away from this direction seems to be the B.C Conservative Party. I really think they deserve some consideration.

As I mentioned, we currently have two parties in the legislature.

One has massively grown the size and scope of government, government spending, increased the size of the civil service and salaries, imposed record tax increases, almost doubled the provincial debt, engaged in massive boondoggles, been embroiled in scandal, corruption, and sleaze, run five consecutive deficit budgets and brought down at least three “fudgit budgets.”

This same party has exhibited contempt for the electorate.

They are incompetent, arrogant, vindictive, and petulant towards anyone that dare questions their behaviour. They truly and fully deserve to be kicked to the curb.

Oh and by the way, the other party in the legislature is the A. Foster, NDP. Courtenay

Green change is in the air Dear editor, People entering politics hope to make a difference, but our system stifles backbenchers.

“Unless you become a minister you never get involved in a policy discussion.” — George Abbott, former health minister, quoted in Victoria Times Colonist (April 2, 2013).

What a waste of human talent, enthusiasm and taxpayers’ money caused by partisan politics, which stifle backbenchers.

We need to hear and discuss many policy considerations from all sides of the political spectrum. No one party is infallible.

Records show lack of committee meetings on vital subjects.

Backbenchers could use their life experience to sift the options in the best interest of British Columbians before legislation is introduced in the house.

Imagine a minority government with the balance of power held by the Greens! It would behoove all members to share policy and decision making instead of the partisan political bickering we’ve lived with for so long.

Change is in the air.

Think of the countless non-profits in every constituency who work their butts off to restore rivers and estuaries, prevent clear-cutting, run salmon enhancement programs, protest

unwise development issues and protect habitat. Our schoolchildren run recycling clubs and grow community gardens.

To make their world more sustainable and healthy we must wean ourselves off the addiction to fossil fuels. It takes time to change and there’s not much left!

We must begin.

Think of the Green wave that would swamp Victoria if these volunteers voted Green.

Don’t raise your hands in horror. Think of Elizabeth May. Vote for good sense and the guts to use it.

Vote Green on May 14.

Joy Johnston, Comox

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Seniors must protect their savings Dear editor, In recent times we have heard that banks on Cyprus agreed to take money from deposits in their banks to meet conditions of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.

This frightened a lot of seniors in Canada who have savings in Canadian banks.

“If it can happen there, could it happen here?” was a common question I heard. The Harper government assured us that it

for Domestic Systemically Important Banks I read on page 145, “In the unlikely event that a systemically important bank depletes its capital, the bank can be recapitalized and returned to viability through the very rapid conversion of certain bank liabilities into regulatory capital.

This will reduce risk to taxpayers.”

What are the risks to individual seniors who have sizeable deposits in the bank?

I am not an accountant or an economist so I find this wording confusing, hence my questions.

Does this mean that a bank could take GIC and account deposits in the event that a consequence of their actions left them short of money?

What is the consequence for seniors who are relying on that bank deposit to

couldn’t happen here.

I recently got a copy, from my MP, of Jobs, Growth and long-term Prosperity, Economic Action Plan 2013.

Starting on page 144 and headed Establishing a Risk Management Framework

No excuses not to vote

REGAN LAKE USED to look like this before clear-cut logging.

Regan Lake not the same

Dear editor, What the #$%^ happened at Regan Lake?

The clear-cuts are virtually to the lake shore, the path to the waterfall is obliterated, and great patches of oil soak into the ground not 50 feet from the creek feeding the lake.

We must have an abundance of such lake and waterfall jewels to afford losing this one. Imagine it — 25 minutes or so from town, several good camping sites with an unbelievable rope swing, fish jumping serenely on summer evenings while the sun sets over Strathcona — and warm, warm water that begs immersion.

If you like waterfalls, the rock pool halfway up fits two, but don’t slip!

Now all this is an industrial dump, or will be soon.

When I first saw the marker ribbons last fall I never dreamt they would log on the lakeside of Rossiter Main, and would leave the parking lot to the waterfall.

Now you can’t see anything for the piles of logs, debris, and oozing excrement of industrial machines.

Who makes these decisions? Where is the community input?

These places are not way out there, over a mountain range — they are right in our backyard, and it’s filling up fast with garbage. Shame on whoever signed off that land use management plan.

Craig Newton, Comox

Dear editor, There are no excuses not to vote on May 14, or before.

Four parties with four platforms to choose from.

For those opposed to the Raven Coal mine and oil tankers, and want a different approach to our entire way of life in B.C., the Green Party needs your vote.

For those who support good resourcebased jobs, balanced budgets and want to

eliminate the unfair, ineffective carbon tax, vote BC Conservatives.

Those who support raising tax revenue from those who can easily afford to contribute more to our society, while providing more services and more debt, vote NDP. The BC Liberals have been in power for some time. They have almost doubled the provincial debt created by the NDP. BC Liberals have a record of supporting the hiring

Private prevails Dear editor, Once again the issue of our new hospital brings up financing through a public, private partnership.

If ever a statistically likely issue of medical care being sacrificed for the sake of profit was raised, this is it.

In Canada and the States the hospitals with the worst records for patient care are those with P3.

Did no one in VIHA investigate the likelihood of dirty rooms,

of temporary foreign workers to improve productivity, but they have a plan to benefit all British Columbians from the natural gas boom.

I’m concerned about the debt that the big spenders will leave to my grandchildren.

None of these parties have the “silver bullet,” but the candidate and party policy of your choice deserves your vote.

Please vote.

Phil Harrison, Comox Valley

support them in their retirement? How would the current deposit insurance on bank deposits be applied? Why has government passed the risk from itself onto individuals?

I think seniors need to talk to their MP about this. And seriously consider moving their money to a provincially regulated credit union.

Cliff Boldt, Courtenay

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poor food, exorbitant parking charges, etc. in a P3?

Besides the location in a poor traffic circulation pattern complicates things for emergency care as well.

In public private partnerships it seems the private always comes out on top.

If anyone can refute me, I challenge them now, and in the future to do so!

William Ouellette, Courtenay

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Great blue herons very difficult to rehabilitate Elegant and gracenot impale their catch MARS MOMENT ful, great blue herons but use their beak are one of nature’s like a pair of tweezers most beautiful birds, snatching the fish out and they are very visof the water before ible along the shoretossing it up to be conANDY lines of the Comox sumed head first to AIRFIELD Valley and the Campeasily pass down the bell River area. throat.

The largest heron Great blue herons Although fish are found in Canada, the have very distinct one of the favourite great blue prefer shal- grey blue plumage in food choices great low coastal waters, the adults with white blues will also dine marshes, wetlands and breasts streaked with on crustaceans, frogs, river estuaries. black. They also have small rodents and Local populations white cheek pouches other small aquatic are year round creatures. residents, while Great blue Although fish are one others will herons are very migrate south of the favourite food choices, unique nesters, to Mexico and great blues will also dine the most obvious northern South choice for a nest American coun- on crustaceans, frogs, small would be in some rodents and other small tries. kind of wetland Great blue her- aquatic creatures. similar to swans, ons are tall longbut instead these Sandy Fairfield lanky birds prenecked birds with a compact body, fer to build their standing over a metre and pale grey necks. nests in the tree tops, During the breed- forming a heronry, or in height and weighing up to two and a ing season the males rookery. half kilograms. Long grow long, impressive, Usually solitary fragile-looking legs slender, trailing black birds, the breeding stand on large splayed feathers on their necks, season brings dozens feet that are partially breasts, flanks, and of birds together with webbed, allowing them backs. the males choosing Masters of cam- the nest site, and both to wade in water or walk on shallow veg- ouflage and patience, birds incubating the these herons are turquoise blue eggs. etation. hunters, These herons have stealthy Heron nests are the ability to stretch standing motionless, very exposed and their out their necks or point moving only their eyes successful breeding their heads at different as they wait for their requires dedicated parangles to blend in with prey to swim by or they ents to guard the nest their environment; will silently stalk the from predators, a task when flying their unsuspecting food. they share in order to Moving with great deter attacks on the necks double back to rest on their shoulders speed and agility the nest by ravens, crows and their feet trail herons strike with and eagles. stretched out behind their beaks to catch Usually these birds their prey — they do will produce between them.

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GREAT BLUE HERONS love to dine on fish. seven and 11 eggs but the mortality rate is very high and often only one will hatch and survive the first year.

Baby herons are extremely comical with large beaks and a crown of fluffy down; many hatchlings will never make it to fledge from the nest as they are often pushed out of the nest by a sibling in the struggle to

compete for food. Once they fall from the nest few will survive as the dense vegetation under the nest prevents the adults from being able to feed them on the ground.

Great blue herons are very difficult birds to rehabilitate as they are highly strung, easily spooked and secretive by nature; rehab housing has to provide

a safe place for them to hide where they cannot see humans.

Do not try to attempt a rescue of an adult bird; they can be very aggressive, striking out with their beaks aiming for the predators’ eyes.

MARS initiated a great blue heron study made possible by funding from Shell Canada.

We will be monitoring feeding areas and nest sites to find out more about their feeding and nesting habits.

Herons can be seen along the Comox Valley shorelines from Union Bay to the Oyster River, sometimes as a solitary fisherman while others as a larger group.

Please try not to approach the herons, take photos from a safe distance and again, please do not let dogs

chase the birds; these herons and their nests are protected and blue listed in B.C. In the next few weeks we expect many wildlife species to be teaching their offspring the necessary life skills they need to survive, so please expect fawns and other mammals to be more visible and use caution when driving.

If you find baby wildlife please call 1-800-304-9968 before intervening if a rescue seems needed please be aware of the exact location of the creature.

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NDP to British Columbia voters – just trust us VICTORIA — When Adrian Dix took over as B.C. NDP leader two years ago, he struggled to communicate, especially in the sound bites of radio and TV. There was a running joke in the legislature press gallery: It didn’t matter what question you asked him, you got a six-minute answer that ended with the evils of log exports.

Even more than under Carole James, the NDP railed against log exports. “B.C. logs for B.C. jobs” became one of Dix’s favourite slogans. As the election approached, another Dixism was heard daily: “Say what you’re going to do, say how you’re going to pay for it.”

So it was a surprise a few weeks ago when the NDP signalled it would essentially not offer a policy on log exports. They’re going to meet with “stakeholders” and come up with a plan after they get a majority government.

This is exactly the

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Fletcher same non-policy the NDP had in 2009. They don’t have an answer to the industry’s point that the high price gained by premium logs in foreign markets is what keeps many loggers working, and subsidizes the harvest of other logs for B.C. coastal mills.

Another thing the NDP doesn’t like is private power development. This issue featured prominently in the NDP leadership contest two years ago.

Leadership contender Mike Farnworth told the party faithful he would study independent power purchase contracts, and if he found that they are not in the public interest, he would “mend them or end them.” Another leadership hopeful, energy critic John Horgan, allowed that

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he would “break” contracts if necessary.

By this spring, Dix had a new nonposition on power purchase contracts. He will “assess them and address them.” The printed platform promises a review “within the limits of existing contracts.” Either they plan to risk a costly legal battle, or they’re just paying lip service.

All you have to do to find out is elect them.

Labour code changes are another blank slate.

A memo from the B.C. Federation of Labour executive to members last year described how they were working closely with the NDP to rewrite B.C. labour law.

The NDP election platform punts this issue until after the

election as well, promising an independent expert panel to decide on issues like whether to end secret-ballot votes for union certification.

This isn’t just a bad idea, it’s a 30-year-old bad idea. It’s based on the destructive old notion that employers are the enemy of workers, and only a union can protect them. The long decline of union membership in the private sector isn’t caused by employer bullying or secret-ballot votes that protect employees’ freedom of choice. The cause is global competition. The only protection workers have from that is their own efficiency.

Balancing the budget? An NDP government will strive to do

that over “the business cycle,” says finance critic Bruce Ralston.

Oldtimers might remember this one. It’s taken from the NDP’s 1991 election platform.

Yes, 22 years ago there was a widespread belief in a predictable four-year cycle of commodity prices and other economic determinants.

gets and paying out borrowed money to low-income parents.

On ferries, fracking, union contracts, capital construction and other weighty matters, the NDP’s answer is the same: trust us.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com.

Whatever was left of that dusty, faded picture was erased with the financial collapse of 2008.

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Many of us were immigrants at one time, or our parents/ grandparents were.

But why are newcomers important in the future?

And what do people who come from other countries, cultures and/or languages have to offer?

According to government predictions, by 2036, there will be 1.3 million newcomers from other countries coming to B.C. More than 200,000 newcomers, 66 per cent of our population growth, arrived in B.C. from other countries between 2006 and 2011.

To better prepare ourselves to benefit from the inevitable arrival of diverse cultures, the Immigrant Welcome Centre of the Comox Valley will implement the Welcoming Community Action Plan in consultation with local stakeholders, residents, service providers and the general public.

They hope to provide support, training and policy advice to organizations, schools and businesses for the purpose of creating a more welcoming community.

Immigrants have much to offer our local community. Today, the majority of immigrants arriving in Canada are from the economic class — bringing investments, higher education standards, and strong work ethics.

Data shows that 30 per cent of all immigrants have university level or higher education (usually good English proficiency) and 80 per cent have minimum high school level schooling.

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The Comox Valley can benefit from newcomers and become more resilient by being more socially inclusive, open to differences and attract newcomers to settle. We hope you

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