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Liberals, McRae victorious in B.C. election Erin Haluschak Record Staff

An admittedly tired yet elated Don McRae accepted his second term as Liberal MLA for the Comox Valley late Tuesday night, defeating NDP candidate Kassandra Dycke by nearly 1,800 votes.

“Adrian Dix came to town (Monday) and he said the NDP have never formed government without winning the Comox Valley. And he was right,” said McRae to a jubilant crowd of supporters.

As only one of two Liberal MLAs elected on Vancouver Island, McRae addressed the overwhelming provincial Liberal win during his acceptance speech at his election party at the Best Western Westerly Hotel.

“They said in Alberta, and the polls were wrong.

They said in Ontario, and the polls were wrong. The federal government, the polls were wrong. The American presidential election, and they got it wrong,” he noted.

“I am so pleased to say, every pollster in British Columbia got it wrong.”

McRae defeated Dycke with 12,817 votes to her 11,024, taking 44.69 per cent of the popular vote to 38.44 per cent for the NDP. Green Party candidate Chris Aikman received 3,292 votes, and BC Conservative Party candidate Diane Hoffmann received 1,548.

“We worked so hard …

28 days ago, we were down 20 points. Today, we’re up 20 seats,” he added.

“If you ask me to describe how I feel right now? A little tired. We’ve worked so hard to identify our vote, and I must say to the Comox Valley residents, I’m sorry for all of the phone calls,” he noted to media.

McRae said he worked to identify the voters, and thanked the other candidates for running strong, respectful campaigns.

“I must say to the other candidates who ran in this election — thank you.

You ran a very honourable campaign. We did not get to the stage of criticizing or critiquing each other,” he noted, and asked his supporters to reach across party lines.

“You ran great campaigns, and at the end, the Comox Valley is one big community … we’re all Comox Valley, we’re all British Columbia,” he added.

McRae said despite the more than 15,000 votes split between the other three Comox Valley parties, he will continue to listen to the concerns of all constituents in the area.

“I always see myself as a very approachable MLA, someone who’s out there going to invitations, whether they’re in a hall or in a home, people come to the office. I serve all residents of the Comox Valley, and I want people to know that.

I think they’ve seen that in the last four years, and nothing’s going to change.”

He added one of his first priorities is working a plan for St. Joseph’s Hospital, as the Comox Valley will be in a unique situation by hav-

DON MCRAE CELEBRATES with wife Deanne and daughter Gracie moments after they learn he has won the Comox Valley riding for the Liberals.

PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK ing an empty hospital in 2017, following the opening of the new Comox Valley Hospital.

“What I want to see now is, can we transition that into something that’s going to benefit our community?

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B.C. students sample democracy Record Staff The Comox Valley student vote saw a close race between Liberal Don McRae and the NDP’s Kassandra Dycke — with McRae winning by a mere 33 votes.

Twelve Comox Valley elementary and secondary schools participated in Student Vote B.C., and 1,830 student votes were cast in the Comox Valley riding, according to Student Vote B.C.’s website.

McRae received 646 votes (35.3 per cent), Dycke received 613 (33.5 per cent), the Greens’ Chris Aikman received 424 (23 per cent) and the Conservatives’ Diane Hoffmann received 147 (eight per cent).

Student Vote B.C. is a parallel election program designed to engage underage students in the democratic process.

A VANIER STUDENT votes in a provincewide election to parallel the actual election.

While the student vote was similar to the adult vote in the Comox Valley, the provincial student vote saw an NDP majority with a Liberal opposition — with more than 100,000 votes reported from 690 schools.

The NDP won 54 seats, the Liberals won 20, the Greens won eight and three independent candidates won seats, while the Conservatives did not receive a seat.

According to Student Vote B.C.’s website, students have voted for the same governing party as adults in 16 of 19 elections.

In the Comox Valley, Mark R. Isfeld Secondary had the highest turnout of voting students with 646 ballots cast out of 950 votes requested. The school saw Dycke as the winner with 223 votes to McRae’s 214. École Puntledge Park Elementary

saw the second highest number of student votes with a whopping 200 ballots of 235 requested. It also voted Dycke as the winner with 104 votes to McRae’s 62.

G.P. Vanier Secondary saw the third-highest number of students cast their ballots with 195 votes cast, though requested votes for the school was by far the highest, sitting at 1,200 votes.

McRae was voted in by Vanier students with 82 votes. Dycke and Aikman split the vote here with 54 votes for Dycke and 50 for Aikman.

Aspen Park, Arden, Huband Park, Airport, Queneesh, Courtenay and École Robb Road elementary schools also participated, as did L’école Au-cœur-del’île and Comox Valley Christian School.

For more information, visit www.studentvote.ca/bc2013.

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Green elected in North America at the state/proRecord Staff vincial level, or non-federal Chris Aikman of the BC jurisdiction.

“This is a breakthrough,” Greens garnered 3,292 votes — 11.48 per cent of Aikman said. “It helps to the popular vote — to place have a Nobel Prize. He third in the Comox Valley shared in that with the riding behind first-place national panel on climate Liberal incumbent Don change. He ran a very good McRae and second place campaign, very organized.”

Overall, Aikman feels the NDP candidate Kassandra Dycke in the provincial Greens were better organized than in 2005. In the election Tuesday.

“That’s the way the 2009 election, he notes his party was largecookie crumbles, ly outspent by as they say,” its competitors. said Aikman, a The NDP spent Green candidate about $111,000 in the 2005 elecin the Valley tion. “We run to c o n s t i t u e n c y, try to change the the Liberals public agenda. I roughly $93,000 think we’ve gotand the Greens ten things talkabout $3,000. ed about. The He expects the day will come Chris Aikman Green budget where the merits of this will be measured. was again less than $3,000 But we have to accept what this time around.

“That’s a big factor. We voters say.”

Despite pre-election rat- do what we can, and we try ings that favoured the NDP, to put things on the table.”

Aikman feels the electorthe BC Liberals came out on top and will remain in al system does not favour small parties. power.

“You don’t generally get “It’s going to give the pollsters something to seats unless you get 20 per write about for a long time,” cent of the vote, and then if you get 40 per cent you Aikman said.

He was happy with what probably end up winning he considers a clean cam- a majority, so it distorts paign in the Valley, unlike the response between numthe nastiness that was ber of votes and number apparent at times at the of seats … (Green Party of Canada leader) Elizabeth provincial level.

“Locally among the four May has shown the power candidates, we had a very of one in this country and good, fair discussion of she’s an inspiration to us things. Generally I think all.

“I guess if there’s a leswe can all feel good about son to be learned from this that.”

Green Party of BC leader election, it is that maybe Jane Sterk finished second we need to work towards in voting behind former electoral reform even hardprovincial NDP leader Car- er so that all the different ole James in the Victoria- voices are represented in Beacon Hill riding. In Oak our legislatures. That’s a Bay-Gordon Head, Andrew long-term goal.” reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com Weaver became the first

COMOX VALLEY NDP candidate Kassandra Dycke (left) is supported by former MP Catherine Bell and former MLA Evelyn Gillespie.

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Dycke will still assist people Renee Andor Record Staff

Comox Valley NDP candidate Kassandra Dycke may have lost the election to Liberal Don McRae but she vows to keep fighting to improve the lives of Comox Valley citizens.

“Whether it’s as an employee of a non-profit organization or if it’s as a private citizen who’s engaged in efforts in the community to make life better for people, that’s where you’ll find me,” Dycke said Wednesday morning after calling McRae to congratulate him on his win.

Her first step will be returning to her job at the Comox Military Family Resource Centre, which is a non-profit organization.

While she said it’s too soon to say if she’ll run in another election, Dycke stressed she will always strive to provide service to the community.

at the time, Dycke urged her supporters to keep their spirits up, noting she was waiting for a decisive result for the Comox Valley.

Past NDP Comox Valley MLA Evelyn Gillespie and past Vancouver Island North NDP MP Catherine Bell congratulated Dycke on her hard work campaigning in the Comox Valley.

“We have one fantastic candidate in Kassandra Dycke,” Bell said when the decision was still uncertain.

“She has been out knocking on doors for a year and a half. She has been representing our party and bringing the message to door, after door, after door, to rallies, to meetings, to coffee parties — she’s just been everywhere and she’s really done a great job.

“I think that’s what we’re celebrating tonight — somebody who’s committed and dedicated, and just a real trooper.”

“That’s a value that I hold very deeply — that’s why I was participating in our democratic process, because I believe so deeply in service to community,” she said.

“I’ve been involved in politics since I was a young teenager, so this is not going to change the fact that I feel deeply driven to serve my community, not only in practical ways by engaging in community service, but by working for positive change through our political process as well, and whether I wear one hat or another I think my engagement will always be there.”

Tuesday evening, the K’ómoks Band Hall was filled with anxious faces of Dycke’s supporters as they watched TV screens looking for election results locally and provincially.

Dycke entered to cheers from the crowd before the advance polls came in.

Though McRae led the polls

After it was clear the Liberal party would form the provincial government again, Courtenay Coun.

Doug Hillian was one of the many surprised NDP supporters in the room.

“I do have to say I’m surprised,” he said. “I’m also disappointed. I certainly thought that we needed a change in direction from the provincial government that we’ve had. But it didn’t happen and obviously a lot of us didn’t get what was going on.”

However, Hillian added McRae has done a “good job for the riding” in the past and he is happy to work with him, just as he would be happy to work with Dycke.

Dycke respects the decision Comox Valley voters made.

“This is what democracy is about,” she said. “Elections are about people making choices and people have made a choice.”

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Campbell River resident not ruling out another try at politics

BC Conservative Party member Diane Hoffmann finished fourth among the four Comox Valley candidates in Tuesday’s election, earning 1,548 votes or 5.4 per cent of the popular vote.

At one point Tuesday night, the firsttime politician and Campbell River resident was sitting at eight per cent.

“I wasn’t surprised but I was hoping to win,” said the Quebecborn Hoffmann, who moved to B.C. in 2001.

“This is what the people voted for. It’s been a great run. I wish the new party all the best.”

The BC Conservatives have returned to the political landscape after about a 20-year absence. The Conservatives did not win a seat Tuesday under the leadership of former longtime MP John Cummins.

“Maybe next time it will be even higher,” Hoffmann said of the popular vote. “History has shown that it takes a couple of times. We’re just getting started.”

“It’s been a fabulous learning experience,” said Hoffmann team member Arthur Karpus, noting the time flew during the six-week campaign.

“Everything, from how to run a campaign, to signage, things we should do differently next time.

“I’m really looking forward to the next one,” Karpus commented. “This is just a start.

We’re here to stay, certainly.”

Hoffmann’s campaign team included Norm Weiss, a former Progressive Conservative MLA from Alberta who oversaw four ministries during 15 years in office.

“I really appreciated them asking me to be involved,” said Weiss, a Bates Beach resident.

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City’s transportation plan‘beyond our means’ Ten network improvements proposed over 25 years Scott Stanfield Record Staff

A draft long-range community transportation plan proposes 10 road network improvements in Courtenay, from widening parts of Lerwick and Ryan roads to a river crossing at 11th Street.

All 10 projects would cost nearly $100 million by the year 2037, according to estimates in the 25 Year Vision for Multi-Modal Trans-

portation document compiled by Morrison Hershfield and O2 Planning and Design.

However, Courtenay Mayor Larry Jangula says implementing even some of the project proposals are beyond the city’s means.

More than 500 Valley residents who completed surveys indicate general satisfaction with vehicle travel but dissatisfaction with other modes of transportation, namely walking, cycling and transit service.

The plan calls for complete streets concepts in road construction, providing a cost-effective way to

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Waverley patio possible Cumberland council votes to recommend proposal Renee Andor Record Staff

Waverley Hotel and Pub patrons could have the option of relaxing on a patio this summer.

According to Waverley owner Don McClellan, the patio would be a simple area with room for five tables at the back of the pub.

He added a patio is something his patrons have been suggesting for years.

“I’ve been here two years, and right off the bat, you know, people told me how much they would enjoy sitting in the sun, late afternoon, and enjoying a beverage and a meal,” he explained.

To allow for the proposed patio, McClellan applied to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) for an amendment to the establishment’s liquor licence.

Though the LCLB has the final say, the Village of Cumberland was asked to provide input, and council

voted Monday to recommend the application be approved with restrictions.

Restrictions include: daylight hours use only; no use when live entertainment is occurring inside the pub; the patio must feature screening and noise reduction barriers; client access must be limited to the alleyway be restricted at all times; and the rear door must be kept closed.

Village staff distributed 75 notices requesting comment to residents, businesses and property owners within 100 metres

of the Waverley. Five notices were returned; one requested fencing, two residents were opposed due to noise concerns, and two businesses were in favour.

Village deputy corporate officer Rachel Parker noted the restrictions were suggested in response to the residents’ concerns.

McClellan said he hopes to hear from the LCLB for the final word on his application in the near future, and if approved, he plans to have the patio up and running in time for the summer months. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

cient use of boulevards and other measures.

“The plan addresses transportation needs in a balanced way,” Emily Sinclair, an urban planner at O2, said in a presentation Monday at council.

Using Palm Desert as an example of a comparable sized city, Sinclair said fourmetre wide multi-use pathways create an element of safety in the California town.

Road network recommendations for 2037 include: • Upgrade Back Road to two lanes between Tunner Drive and Ryan Road ($2.5 million); • 11th Street river crossing, and upgrade 11th between Cliffe Avenue and Cumberland Road ($21.4 million); • Widen Lerwick to four lanes between Ryan and Malahat Drive ($2.7 million); • Widen Ryan to four lanes between Back Road and Military Row ($28.3 million);

Jangula feels a bridge at 11th Street would add to an escalating problem with density.

“I can’t imagine why you would look at that area,” said Jangula, who does not think the road behind Superstore will work.

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• Widen Comox Road to four lanes between new Tunner Drive connection and 17th Street ($7.2 million); • New bridge across Tsolum River and realign Vanier Drive/ Piercy Road connection ($11.5 million); • Two-lane arterial between Veterans Memorial Parkway and Anderton Road to provide access to Raven Ridge development ($15.8 million); • Widen Cliffe to four lanes between Fraser and Anfield roads ($3.1 million); • Upgrade Anderton to major arterial north of Ryan ($3.6 million); • Create pedestrian precinct on Fifth Street from the bridge to Fitzgerald ($.2 million).

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The draft report will be presented May 23 at a public open house from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Filberg Centre.

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MAYOR LARRY JANGULA of Courtenay, Mayor Leslie Baird of Cumberland and Mayor Paul Ives of Comox help to launch the 2013 Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign.

This one is all for you, Dad The Comox Valley Motorcycle Ride for Dad launched its 2013 Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign We d n e s day at the JUNE 8 Vancouver Island Visitors Centre in Courtenay.

“The 2013 Ride for Dad is shaping up to be our best year yet,” co-chair Sandy Vardy said. “We are thrilled with the continued support we are receiving from our communities in our fight against prostate cancer.”

Since 2008, the ride has raised nearly $200,000 on Vancouver Island. Nearly $35,000 has been donated in the Valley since 2010.

“The Comox Valley has been extremely generous,” co-chair Kevin Langlands said.

“We are hopeful that our community will continue to lead the way in fighting this disease.”

A June 8 ride reaches north to Campbell River and south to Parksville.

“We are really excited about our chance to make families aware that this isn’t just a man’s disease,” Vardy said. “This terrible cancer will impact one in seven men and their

loved ones. It affects us all.”

Anyone who rides a motorcycle is urged to join the ride, which departs from Driftwood Mall in Courtenay at 9 a.m.

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On May 7th, the Comox Valley RCMP responded to a break and enter to a home on the 2500 block of Copperfield Road in Courtenay.

The thief entered the house through unlocked doors and once inside stole money from a wallet.

People are asked to make sure their doors are locked when they are not home or if they are sleeping.

(2013-5150) On May 7th police responded to another break and enter to a home on the 1000 block of 2nd street in Courtenay. The culprit entered the home while the homeowner was away and stole jewellery, money and other household items. This investigation is continuing. (20135153) On the night of May 7th, RCMP attended a 911 hang up call at a residence on the 400 block of Stelling Road in Fanny Bay. The investigation revealed that an assault had taken place and a male was located, arrested and was held for court. (2013-5157) The Comox Valley RCMP were called to a single vehicle collision on May 8th, on the Inland Island highway between Piercy Road and Lake Trail road near Courtenay.

As a result of the collision a 42 Campbell River man died on scene, and a 30 year old woman, also from Campbell River was taken to hospital for non life threatening injuries. This investigation is continuing. (2013-5158) During the early morning hours of May 9th police were called to a report of a break, enter and theft of a back pack from a home on the 600 block of 5th street. A man was seen running up the street but was not located. (2013-5204) On May 9th police were called to a structural fire on the 2700 block

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No one was injured in the fire but the residence was damaged. This fire is being investigated by the Cumberland Fire Department.

(2013-5209) Police were called to a break and enter, on May 9th, that happened at the Hospital Thrift store located at 2137 Comox Avenue in Comox.

The culprit unscrewed the vent and unlocked the door. Once inside the suspect forced another door open by kicking it. It appears that nothing was taken in this theft. (2013-5220) Just after 3:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10th, RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision in the 7300 block of Island Highway 19A in Merville. The lone occupant, a 29 year old woman from Campbell River was located deceased as a result of her injuries. The Comox Valley detachment is working with a collision reconstructionist and the BC Coroner's office to determine a possible cause for this tragic collision.

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Courtenay pursuing ring dyke Record Staff Courtenay council voted Monday to submit a grant application to Emergency Management of B.C. to build a ‘ring dyke’ to protect the Lewis Centre and surrounding commercial lands in the event of a flood.

Grant money would cover two-thirds of the project, estimated to cost nearly $3.9 million, which means the City would need to borrow more than $1 million, subject to public approval.

A ring dyke structure combines berms and elevated sidewalks that would provide once-in-200-years flood protection, in accordance with Provincial Diking Authority standards, to an area of land with a combined property value of $36 million.

The area includes the LINC Youth Centre and Lewis Centre, regional district offices on Comox Road, and various industrial and

commercial premises around Puntledge and Ryan roads.

The ring dyke would also maintain an emergency response route between east and west Courtenay by protecting the Old Island Highway and Ryan Road between Fifth Street and Highway 19A. Construction is proposed for three phases, beginning this year and concluding in early

2015.

In March, McElhanney Consulting presented an animation illustrating the proposed Tsolum River Flood Wall, which would offer flood protection only up to a 1:50 year level.

Last month, Don Castleden and Wayne White of the Estuary Working Group branch of Project Watershed suggested a flood relief-only

option for a floodway through to the Comox Bay Farm.

Castleden and White are concerned how a ring dyke or flood wall tries to block water through physical structures.

Maple Pool Campsite and K’ómoks First Nation land upstream of the proposed structures are a couple of places they fear could be affected by these options.

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An improvement is afoot for a popular parking spot in Comox despite a temporary closure that should be complete prior to summertime use.

Brett Green, public works foreman for the Town of Comox, says the west parking lot/ boat trailer parking near Marina Park will be resurfaced and will receive some underground improvements in draining.

“It’s one of the areas where the parking lot has reached the end of its lifespan,” he explained.

The improvement will happen in two stages, he added. The first stage will take place from May 6 to 27, as work is done underground.

The second stage will last from May 27 until June 1, and new curbing will be added.

Green noted they

had to remove an older pine tree in the process as its roots were beginning to uproot, but will be replaced with “userfriendly” trees.

During the first part of the improvement, Green said the marina will be open, but there will be a delay in driving to the area, and traffic control will be in place.

For the second phase, the public can still access the park-

ing lot, but it will be closed to boat and trailer unloading and there will be limited parking, noted Green, and added he is encouraging anyone to walk or bike to the area.

Green added he would like to thank everyone for their patience in the project and asks the public to please obey the traffic control personnel.

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Farm Settlement Fine descriptions of the Land of Plenty are to be found in the writings of those settlers and explorers who carne early to the Comox District. Reginald Pidcock, an avid hunter, describes the herds of elk and deer that grazed on the prairie lands of the Tsolum River drainage basin. To him it was a hunter's paradise.

Eric Duncan arriving fifteen years later "had never seen such growth."

Prairie lands do not occur naturally in this land of heavy rainfall. The Upper and Lower prairies were unique areas covering hundreds of acres on which grass, rose bushes, and bracken flourished.

Undoubtedly, the natives set fire to these prairies periodically to encourage the growth of berry bushes and to start the new growth of grass and saplings that caused the deer herds to flourish.

Bishop Hills visited the Comox settlers in October, 1862 making the following entries in his diary: October 29 "The country is fine. There is much prairie land covered with rank herbage and ferns in some cases 6 & 7 feet high. There is a very active & bonefide settlement. Substantial houses are being erected of logs & lumber.

The soil is rich - about 18 inches of black vegetable mould upon clay, sand & gravel.

There is much maple, poplar & alder which shows good soil & easy clearing. The undulations are pleasing & besides the river there are numerous creeks."

October 30 "From what I have seen I consider this district to promise well for settlement.

Those at present here seem to have commenced in right earnest & with a prospect of doing well. The land up the north side of the river is open to the extent of several thousand acres of prairie land."

In order to distribute the prairie land equitably, Mr. Ralph, one of the first surveyors of the area, established base lines for his surveys.

One such straight line ran from the Indian Village on Comox Bay, through the area near the Veterans' Memorial Cairn, then northwest to form the straight part of Headquarters Road as far as Smith Road.

As the base lines ran through the centre of the prairie lands, the far comers of properties often included timbered highlands. Much more difficult to put under the plough, these

highlands provided the wood for cabin construction and heating.

The fall of 1862 saw the settlers hard at work building shelters for the winter. Because only two women came with the early arrivals, it is likely the men "roughed" it during the winter of 1862/63, building log and shake cabins for shelter from the elements. However, that first winter saw them busy splitting cedar shakes and fence rails to be used in further construction the next spring.

By the summer of 1863 the settlers' petition to Victoria had been acted upon and Durham cattle from the Tolmie farm were sent to Comox. Snake rail fences and outbuildings were under construction.

Rails split in thin strips made tight fences for chickens, hogs and sheep. Coarse rails formed fences to keep the cattle close to the buildings for protection from predators and for ease in rounding them up at milking time.

Imitating the local natives in its use, the settlers soon learned the value of cedar wood.

Cedar shakes set on poles nailed to outer walls made the buildings waterproof but not draught-proof.

Once some of the cattle were trained to work, the stone boat or drag became the chief work vehicle. Merely two, ten to twelve foot long fir poles, sniped at the front end with split cedar planks spiked across them for a bed, the stoneboat became a multi-purpose vehicle when hitched to the oxen.

The bed was little more than a foot and one half from the ground, making the rolling of logs and rocks onto it an easy task.

However, as friction wiht the ground was great the stone boat was difficult to pull. Carts using farmbuilt wooden whells were used for a time. "Ploughs were the wodden ox-ploughs with wheels, long beams and short stilts, and all the harrows were home-make."

Two years into the life of the Comox settlement Dr. Robert Brown visited the area as the head of an expedition of exploration.

Although an impartial observer, Brown had definite opinions regarding the settlement and the settlers.

Hogs and Horses — Comox Valley Brown- 1864 "The Number of actual Settlers are about 40 and the whole population about 50. Several Claims are unrepresented for about 30 settlers independent of the bush land capable of supporting a large farming population & very easily cleared, good runs for Cattle through the whole Valley of the Country. Brown & Puntledge up to the lake is flat & good soil thinly wooded & worth of cultivation.

Monster potatoes, onions as large as Spanish ones, parsnips, wheat and oats full headed, and sound turnips splendid butter & milk are productions of this most beautiful Valley. During our visit hay was being cut in the meadows at the River's mouth for the Victoria market & the farms are capable of producing everything a farm can. I have rarely or ever, even in England seen more lovely situations for homes to men willing to go into their work with heart and spirit - believing in the Country and its prosperity a subject not now requiring a great amount of faith.

Beans are said not to prosper so well. Mule breeding might become very profitable, as well as cattle, Pigs and Bacon curing might prove a fortune to the man of Enterprize enough ... but it cannot be denied that "coons" are sad pests to fowls clearing a hen-house in a night. Sheep none of the settlers have attempted to keep, the wolves in this as in other outlying districts rendering this a very precarious business - The

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Settlers of Comox are in general a more intertprizing (sic) set than Cowichen or Chemanus farmers, but still I notice the same apathy and fear of going into things too heavily. The same fear of the Country "caving in" and all alike afflicted with the "fearful crime" of poverty.

Most of them have raised more or less grain, crops, all potatoes & other vegatables. All have neat log houses, most of them barns: and have fenced in their farms .

The animals kept by the first farmers were those that would provide them with food, animals that could exist on the resources of the Valley.

The Durham cattle had plenty of wild grass. They gave milk to fatten the pigs and to help feed the chickens. The pigs loved bracken roots for which they rooted with gusto. Remembering his arrival in the Comox District in 1877, Eric Duncan describes what he saw as follows: "Bears were often seen in the Valley and

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CELEBRATING REVISED BUS service for 19 Wing Comox are Darren Richards, GM of Watson & Ash Transportation Ltd.; Michael Zbarsky, CVRD manager of transit and sustainability; Edwin Grieve, CVRD board chair; and Col. Jim Benninger, 19 Wing commander.

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Bus service better for 19 Wing Effective May 21, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and BC Transit are introducing changes to improve commuter trips to 19 Wing Canadian Forces Base Comox.

Riders at the base, one of the largest employers in the Comox Valley with more than 1,200 military and civilian staff, can expect improved morning run times on Route 11 Little River to 19 Wing Comox, plus enhanced afternoon trips on Route 99 VMP Connector from 19 Wing Comox.

Additional trips on

Routes 1 Fitzgerald, 2 Cumberland and 4 Comox via Comox Road are also being introduced May 21. A total of 350 annual service hours are being added to the Comox Valley transit system.

“This service is going to provide a better transportation option for those who work on the base,” said CVRD board chair Edwin Grieve. “We’re always

looking for more ways to make transit a viable choice for commuters, and having more convenient times in the morning and afternoon should make taking the bus an easy and enjoyable way to get to and from work at 19 Wing.”

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The Comox Valley community showed what we can accomplish when we work together at the recent A.J. Taylor Memorial First Aid Competition.

Hosted by the Comox Valley branch of St. John Ambulance, it honoured A.J. Taylor, the longtime first aid/ mine rescue teacher at the Cumberland coal mines and St. John Ambulance Cumberland branch leader.

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Bicycle lanes, signs and markings A reader from Vancouver asked me where the rules came from for bicycle lanes and signs as they could not be found in the provincial driving manual, Learn to Drive Smart.

Included in the e-mail was a link to the City of Vancouver’s website that showed a collection of signs and markings that are now in use on the city streets there. I didn’t think that this was going to be a tough question!

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TAC’s documentation is titled Bikeway Traffic Control Guidelines for Canada and must be purchased.

Being resourceful (and thrifty) I searched the title on the Internet instead. I was able to find a number of useful links that are listed with this article on the DriveSmartBC website.

So, if you are curious about what those “new” signs and pavement markings require you to do as either a driver or a cyclist, my best advice at this point is to check out the City of Vancouver’s website.

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Painters ✿ Photography ✿ Jewellery ✿ Potters ✿ Garden Art ✿ Furniture ✿ Unique Art ✿ Wrought Iron ✿ Glass ✿ Forms ✿ Sculptures ✿ Fabric

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Steve Williamson - Nature & Wildlife Photography Laurel Hibbert - Painter; Stylized Realism in acrylic & watercolour Katy Foss - Pottery; mostly functional in stoneware & porcelain Jenny Rucker - Original One-of-a-kind knitwear; natural fibres: mohair, wool & cotton.

Robert Belz - Silversmith; handcrafted silver, fossil designs & jewelry Earnest Carlson - Rock Works; coaster sets, bookends & clocks Joe Smith - Painter; watercolour & acrylic Darrel Hancock - Functional Pottery Scott Laughlin - Sandstorm Knives Dave Kaspeick - Red Cod Forge; metal art

Jane Perala - Playing with Fire Jewelry Judy Baum - Vintage Spoon Bracelets Trina McNeice - Hornby Island Soap Co.; 100% olive oil soap & natural skin care Vicki Forkin - Pottery; functional and decorative Darrill Hanscom - Woodturnings & Benches Turner’s Lace & Embroidery Debbie Dick - Native Ceramics Gwen Monnet - Artist; fun, colourful, original prints & cards, acrylic on canvas Debbie Reusch - Fine Artist Starr Hanson - Celestial Beading & Designs Ron Simmons - Funky bird houses Sheryl Sawchuk - Colour of Life Artwork Jai & Val Kealy - QB Arts; wood, stone & leather carvings

Robert Mathieson & Jane Rothmund - Stone Works Jewelry Dragantalz Art of the Earth Jewelry Wendy Adams - Lampwork Glass Jewelry Sharon Hubbard - Carvings & Silks Jessie Turner - Award winning Gold & Silver Jewelry Mary Lee Dzielak - Visions Stained Glass Tim Hicks - Miniaturist; amazing boats, collages & garden structures Dan Kingsley - Visual artist; whimsical garden gnomes Nicole Partridge - Sterling Silver & 14K Gold Jewelry with gemstones Martin Kaspers - Fine Art Photography Cherie Dobbie - Stained Glass Mosaics Steven Jensen - Acrylic Artist Inga McArthur - Fabric Hats and Bags Larry & Dee Aguilar - Pottery Tonja Bjermeland - Painting and Sculpture; mixed media Don Cameron - Ocean designs for home & Garden Rhythms Art Glass - Blown Glass Lynda Jamieson - Fine Art; Mixed Media Gilbert Dore - Burl Bowls & Lazy Susans George Penrod - Dichroic Glass & Salmon Lures Pam Chaney - Jewelry; beads, stone, pearls, glass, silver & gold Alan Cornall - Wildlife Photography Janet & Richard Moe - Two Fish Pottery Judy Cadrin - Native Teas Sue Pyper - Visual Artist; Pet Portraits

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Denman Island Pottery Studio Tour in 26th year Denman Island’s peaceful rural ambience is just one of the perks visitors are sure to enjoy over the 26th annual Pottery Studio Tour on May 18 and 19.

This year, each of the eight participating studios will be gifting a door prize to lucky tour-goers! A special group exhibition in the Island Arts Centre will also showcase a wide range of functional and decorative clay works highlighting the skill and innovation for which Denman’s talented potters are so highly regarded.

Beardsley Pottery is one venue treasure seekers will find brimming with diversity of style and decorative wizardry. Functional wares in the studio showroom of Scott and Garnet Beardsley include a line of sage green pottery adorned with finely hand-painted vignettes of forested mountain scenery.

Ivory-white dinnerware sets detailed with seashells and barnacles, echo appreciation for the beauty inherent in the natural environment that inspires this accomplished duo.

Marjo VanTooren has a selection of wearable treasures available in her Down to Earth Pottery Studio including handmade beads, buttons and necklaces. This potter presses spiral shells, or tiny fern fronds and other leaves into the clay surface to create a delicate impression later highlighted with under glaze, or dipped in vibrant colours.

VanTooren also enjoys combining different colours of clay to create a marbled effect. She uses slabs

of this variegated clay for fluted bowls, vases, cups and eye-catching rectangular platters.

First time on the tour this year, Dante Ambriel’s conceptual clay works will be featured in Golden Ring Ranch gallery. Through both traditional wheel thrown and hand built bowl forms, Ambriel celebrates the translucent properties of paper thin porcelain, transforming it into delicate ritual objects often radiant with the brilliance of pure gold and silver.

Golden Ring Ranch gallery is located on a lovely piece of Denman farmland, and homemade pie and other refreshment will be available there.

Sean Woods, Gordon Hutchens, Bentley LeBaron, Tom Dennis, and Shirley Phillip will also unveil an impressive array of new clay creations for daily use or home and garden decor between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Free maps for the self-guided treasure hunt will be available at the Buckley Bay ferry both, or on Den-

DENMAN MASTER POTTER Gordon Hutchens wouldn’t miss the 26th annual Pottery Studio Tour. A carved bowl (below) was made by Denman potter Sean Woods. Dante Ambriel created the plate and bowl at bottom.

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LARRY EPP OF Arbutus RV presented a donation to Mac Wilson of the Sonshine Lunch Club, which will be shared with the Comox Valley Food Bank. Funds were raised by the staff at the Merville location and matched by owners Craig and Rose Little.

Community Service

CAPE LAZO POWER & Sail Squadron donated $1,000 to the Comox Valley Marine Rescue Society. Left to right: Derek Harris, treasurer RCM SAR Unit 60; Peter Bolton, past-president, Comox Valley Marine Rescue Society; Sandra Stokmo, commander, CLPSS; Diane Bolton, past-Commander, CLPSS.

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Submit photos and information to: In Person: 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay;

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Due to the volume of submissions, photo prints cannot be mailed back. Please pick them up within two weeks of publication. We cannot guarantee their return.

WAYNE CROWE, PAST-PRESIDENT of the Comox Valley Road Runners, presents Dominick Nadeau with the club’s 2013 Youth Training Grant of $300. He has excelled at the high school level and is pursuing his training in Europe.

ASHLEY JOHANNES (LEFT) and Livia Eni in Grade 6 at Huband Elementary built on the “I Can” theme to raise funds for the Sonshine Club, which provides meals five days a week to those in need.

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THE GRADE 3 class from l’école Au-Cœur-de-l’île held a flea market to sell garden decorations and earth-friendly house cleaner that they made. They collected $158.25 for Y.A.N.A.

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Caregivers are our unsung heroes almost 93 per cent working more than 30 hours per week.

Sixty-three per cent of female caregivers are working, with 72 per cent working full-time.

• Caregiving often spans over a period of several years and it is estimated that over 60 per cent of caregivers have been caring for over three years.

• 20 per cent of caregivers report caring for more than 10 years.

• It is estimated that two-thirds of caregivers are spending an average of $300 per month on caregiving When I asked caregivers what helps them most with their role, many listed three items:

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Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. NO RAINCHECKS OR SUBSTITUTIONS on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, pattern, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/TM The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this newspaper ad are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2013 Loblaws Inc. Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.

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DRINKING WATER WEEK

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Where does water come from? Where does it go?

Resources online help us understand importance of clean drinking water

Do you ever stop to think about how it gets there and where it goes when you’re finished with it?

The BC Water & Waste Association and the Province of B.C. have proclaimed Drinking Water Week from May 20 to 26, 2013.

We invite you to celebrate this exciting week by taking time to learn more about your water and how you can protect and conserve it.

Here in B.C. we often take our drinking water for granted, but it’s a finite resource — there is no such thing as ‘new’ water!

Although the expenses may not be apparent, significant costs and energy are required to treat our drinking water to be clean and safe, deliver it to our taps, and manage the

wastewater that goes down the drain.

The demand for water is also increasing due to population growth, industry needs and climate change.

Our water in B.C. is of the highest quality — let’s celebrate it!

British Columbia’s natural resources combined with its dedicated water and wastewater professionals allow us to enjoy highquality drinking water that is clean and safe.

To help raise awareness of our water, our water systems, and the many people who make it accessible for

us, we have created a variety of educational activities and resources. We invite you to use these resources and pass them along to others.

You can find them at www.drinkingwaterweek. org/resources.

Many communities will also be holding tours of their local watersheds and treatment plants, and we encourage you to take the time to visit them. During Drinking Water Week 2013, we challenge you to Get to Know Your H2O! — BC Water & Waste Association

Water watchdog vigilant The BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) is a not-for-profit organization with a mandate to safeguard public health and the environment on matters related to water and wastewater.

BCWWA’s 4,700 members are the people who ensure the quality and quantity of your water, from the source to your tap, and back to the source.

For more information about BCWWA, please visit www.bcwwa.org.

WATER IS SOMETHING we tend to take for granted. The BC Water & Waste Association and the Province of B.C. have proclaimed Drinking Water Week from May 20 to 26 to encourage us to learn more.

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Join the celebration and help raise funds and awareness for Heart&Stroke.

This oversized, 29 rider bicycle is cruising through Comox on June 8, 2013 Interested in forming a team?

Register at bigbike.ca or Contact: Sara at 250 754 5274 or smazzei@hsf.bc.ca

Imagine…a time when everyone knows where our water comes from, understands where it goes and values it as one of nature’s greatest resources.

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and BC Water and Waste Association invites the community to support BC Drinking Water Week 2013, May 20 -26, by learning more about your water and what you can do to protect it.

On Saturday, May 25th the CVRD will host a celebration event at the Comox Valley compost education centre (4795 Headquarters Road, Courtenay) from 10 a.m. - noon. Residents will be treated to a morning of entertainment, informative displays and kiosks, light snack and free water – related giveaways.

For more information and event details, visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/water Follow comoxvalleyrd

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Water challenge could reward you Make your pledge for Drinking Water Week, and beyond.

Pledge to protect our water in B.C. by taking any or all of the simple waterwise actions listed at www. drinkingwaterweek.org/ challenge and be entered to win a water-themed getaway.

Just by submitting your pledge for 2013, you’ll be entered to win a two-night stay for two plus dinner at the Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver, and a round trip for two on Helijet’s

scheduled helicopter service between Victoria and Vancouver.

You’ll also a receive a 10-per-cent discount coupon for water efficient fixtures at any Splashes Bath & Kitchen Centre showrooms across B.C. Don’t forget to keep up your commitment to protecting our water during Drinking Water Week, and all year round.

One way you can help is to pledge to not put harmful substances such as cleaners, paints, pesticides and grease down your drain.

When harmful substances go down your sink, toilet or storm drain (or to the landfill), they eventually end up in our rivers, lakes and oceans, where they can cause environmental damage.

Fats, oils, and grease from food waste can also stick to the inside of sewer pipes and are costly for municipalities to remove. Compost food scraps whenever possi-

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ble instead of washing them down your drain.

To find out where and how to dispose of harmful substances and household wastes, visit the Recycling Council of B.C.’s Recyclepedia at http://rcbc.bc.ca/ recyclepedia.

Some chemicals found in household cleaners can be harmful to your health, and to fish and aquatic life. To find out which substances

to avoid, and how to create your own environmentally-friendly alternatives at home, visit www.toxicbreakup.ca.

Limit your use of harsh chemicals such as lawn and garden pesticides as much as possible. Pesticides can pollute soil and groundwater, and can be carried into surface water by runoff.

Learn more by visiting the Health Canada website at

In BC we may take our water for granted, but it is a finite resource we need to value and protect.

MAY 20-26, 2013

Our water – Why do we need to protect it? Why should we care?

Challenge and pledge to be water wise.”

The five easy pledges can be taken online. People can also find out about community events such as tours of water and wastewater treatment facilities in their area, or download fun and educational activities for children and families, at www.drinkingwaterweek.org.

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Are you water wise? Take the Community Water Challenge and enter to win an exciting water-themed getaway in Vancouver courtesy of The Fairmont Waterfront and Helijet, plus receive 10% off water efficient fixtures at Splashes Bath & Kitchen Centres across BC! It’s simple – just pledge to take one or all of the water wise actions below. Make your pledge at:

Be Water Wise: □ I will limit my shower time to 5 minutes per day. □ I will install a water efficient fixture or appliance in my home. □ I will use less water outdoors by giving my lawn only the amount of water it needs (2.5 cm of water each week, or the height of a tuna can). □ I will turn off the tap when brushing my teeth, scrubbing dishes, shaving, or during any other water wasting activity.

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Answers: 1.True: British Columbians use an average of 353 litres of water per day; the average Canadian uses 274 litres of water per day.* 2. True: To find out if your toilet is leaking, put two or three drops of food colouring in the tank at the back of the toilet, and wait a few minutes. If the colour shows up in the bowl, there’s a leak. 3. False: Watering your lawn thoroughly once per week rather than lightly at a greater frequency will strengthen the roots and promote a greener, healthier lawn.

to Know Your H2O’ and think When you turn on your tap about the impact of your everyand clean, safe water comes out, day habits. do you ever wonder how it got “We forget that we use the there or what happens to it when same treated drinking water to it goes down the drain? Or why wash our cars you should care? and water our “We may think lawns. We flush we have enough our toilets and water for our away it goes with needs in BC but whatever we put that is not always down there,” says the case. Our Foster. “Just a few water is finite, simple changes and the demand such as wateris increasing ing our lawns due to climate drinkingwaterweek.org less, using rain change, populabarrels, installing tion growth and water efficient fixtures or appliindustry needs,” says Daisy Fosances, and not putting harmful ter, CEO of the 4,700-member substances down our drains can BC Water & Waste Association. make a big difference.”

“Although the expenses may not For example, detergents, paint, be apparent, there are significant medications, and many other costs, energy and human input household products end up at required to treat our drinkwastewater treatment plants ing water to be clean and safe, where special processes are deliver it to our taps, and manage required to minimize the impact the wastewater that goes down on the environment and receivthe drain.” ing waters. Fats, oils and grease She adds, “New regulations that we put down our drains can and aging infrastructure such as often cause blockages in sewer pipes and treatment systems will lines resulting in costly repairs. mean upgrades and replaceFoster says, “During Drinking ments and this is something we Water Week, get involved and are all going to have to pay for.” learn more about your water and During Drinking Water Week, the impact of your actions. Start May 20 – 26, BC Water & Waste by taking the Community Water Association asks you to ‘Get

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca.

Remember to return unused and expired medications to your nearest pharmacy for proper disposal. Dropping off unused medications at the pharmacy prevents these substances from entering our waterways, where they can have negative effects on our ecosystems.

— BC Water & Waste Association

□ I will not put harmful substances such as cleaners, paints, pesticides and grease down my drain.

Did You Know? n The average British Columbian uses 353 litres of water per day, yet thinks they use less than 200 litres per day.* n 78 per cent of British Columbians would fix an internet outage within a day, but only 50 per cent would fix a leaky faucet within the same time frame.* n Replacing an 18-litre-per-flush toilet with an ultra low volume 6-litre or less model leads to a 66% savings in water flushed and will reduce indoor water use by about 30%. *RBC 2013 Canadian Water Attitudes Study.

For more water wise tips and ‘Did You Knows’, and to download educational activities for your home or classroom, visit www.drinkingwaterweek.org.

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CUMBERLAND EMPIRE DAYS

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Pregnancy centre holding run again Run-walk offers distances of five and 10 kilometres in Cumberland

THE PARADE MONDAY is one the highlights of Empire Days celebrations in Cumberland, held each year on the Victoria Day long weekend.

Plenty of highlights at Empire Days Celebrated in Cumberland since 1919, Empire Days are held on the Victoria Day long weekend in May to celebrate the crown-

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Washoe tournament at Village Park at noon.

Comox Valley Kickers v.s.

Nanaimo in a rugby challenge for the Miner’s Cup at 1.

Sunday: Maypole dancing takes place at 1 p.m. and Old Time Soccer at 2 at Village Park.

Monday: Features the Empire Day Parade along Dunsmuir Avenue to Village Park for the crowning of the May queen. There are vendors, kids races and entertainment at the park.

Pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at Cumberland Legion and burgers from 11 to 2 p.m.

— Village of Cumberland

Cheap bus rides available Monday On May 20, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and BC Transit are offering discount rides of just $1 on a special service bus between downtown Courtenay and downtown Cumberland to honour the 125th anniversary of Empire Days.

The special No. 2 Cumberland bus will run from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Transit customers are urged to take advantage of the park and ride area at the Driftwood Mall in Courtenay.

“You can’t get much for a dollar these days, so that makes the one dollar bus ride to Empire Days even more amazing,” said Edwin Grieve, chair of the CVRD’s board of directors. “For just a loonie, you can ride in

comfort and convenience to the Cumberland celebrations, come back the same way, and leave your car and parking worries behind.”

For more information on transit services in the Comox Valley, call 250-3395453 or visit www.bctransit.com/regions/com.

The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area.

The members of the regional district work collaboratively on services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.

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The Comox Valley Pregnancy Care Centre will hold its third annual Lake Run during Cumberland Empire Days on Victoria Day – May 20.

There are five-km and 10-km options for the run/ walk, and the scenic route makes for a pleasurable trip for all ages and abilities.

The race starts at Cumberland Village Park, and the participants then head along Derwent Avenue, out to Comox Lake and back.

Those participating in the five-kilometre run or walk will turn around at the halfway point.

There is a $10 fee for the race. Registration can be done online at www.raceon-

line.ca, at the Pregnancy Care Centre (785 Sixth St., Courtenay), or at 11 a.m. on May 20 at Cumberland Village Park.

There are ribbons for first, second and third place for the men and women categories in both distances.

In addition, the participant with the most sponsored donations will win a $200 gift card for Walmart.

Proceeds go the Comox Valley Pregnancy Care Centre, which has been supporting the Comox Valley since 1991.

Financial support will help with the addition of new services such as a sexual integrity program for our local schools.

Proceeds from the Lake Run will also go to support the Moms and Tots group at the Cumberland Recreation Centre.

— Comox Valley Pregnancy Care Centre

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Tenacious raccoons survive Highly intelligent and inquisitive, raccoons have been nicknamed “nocturnal bandits.”

These mammals belong to the same family as coatis and ringtails, and they are found throughout North and South America. They were originally hunted for their meat and also trapped for their fur; these practices still continue in some areas.

Adult raccoons can measure up to three feet in length and weigh in excess of 30 pounds. They appear to be “cute and cuddly” but their disposition can change suddenly, making them a ferocious foe.

Their fur is very long and dense, grey black in colour; their tails are long with distinctive black rings around the end. A black facemask makes them unmistakable, standing out even in the dark.

Raccoons are equipped with very sharp claws set in black, flat feet. These feet are very strong, enabling them to climb, but at the same time the front feet are sensitively used as hands, washing their food before holding it as they eat.

Their clawed feet are also strong and sharp enough to open clams, oysters and other shellfish.

Raccoons are opportunistic feeders, eating fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, birds or in fact anything that they can put in their mouths.

In the fall they feed intensively to build up their fat reserves for the winter.

Because their diet is so diversified they have adapted incredibly well to urban living, and know exactly where to find and how to get into garbage cans.

Originally forest nest dwellers, raccoons can be found in abandoned or occupied buildings, old beaver, coyote and badger dens, or even old car bodies.

Due to their tenacity and adaptability, their populations are extremely healthy.

Male raccoons will have multiple mates but have no part in the rearing of the young.

When born, the cubs are only three ounces in weight, their eyes and ears are closed.

After they’re born in a secure den, the female will nurse them but will leave to go hunting for food.

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It is very important to remember that raccoons are susceptible

to canine distemper and occasionally rabies (mostly in Eastern Canada), but more common are roundworms that can be transmitted to pets and humans.

Although raccoons appear to be “warm and fuzzy” they can become very aggressive if hand fed by people, their sharp teeth and claws can inflict some nasty wounds. To prevent these animals from becoming a nuisance, do not feed them, make sure garbage cans are securely shut and preferably enclosed, these “bandits” are masters in pushing over and

opening cans even if it means pushing them downstairs first!

MARS will be at Kitty Coleman Gardens this long weekend, with our ambassador birds — please come out and visit this great display of art.

To report injured and orphaned wildlife, please call 1-800-3049968, or 250-337-2021 for all other calls. For more information visit www.wingtips.org.

Sandy Fairfield is the educational coordinator for the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS). The MARS column appears every second Thursday.

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TAKE US ALONG

WHILE HOUSE EXCHANGING in Gouda, Ian and Judith Kennedy met Valley friend Mark Bramly, who was passing through town on a barge/cycle tour.

Together they posed with a copy of their favourite hometown newspaper.

DANIEL GILFILLAN FROM the Comox Valley visited his buddy Mackai Sharp who is living in Paris for the year. The boys loved the Eiffel Tower view from Tracadero Square at night.

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

AUDREY OWENS SHARED a copy of the Comox Valley Record with some friendly penguins on her recent trip to South America.

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FOLLOWING AN AFTERNOON of watching the Snowbirds in Comox, Linda and Scott Henley travelled to Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park where Linda snapped a picture of Scott holding the previous week’s Record with the Snowbirds on the front page.

THE RECORD WENT with Shelley, Trevor and Rachel McMillan when they went to Nuevo Navarra in March.

SPRING BREAK WAS a great time for David Coats and Jennifer Gordon to visit Tracy Price and Joy Price in Lahaina, Maui.

Home monitoring and peace of mind for...

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TD employees come through for United Way campaign The United Way Central & Northern Vancouver Island (UWCNVI) says employees at TD branches from the Central and North Island contributed $17,861 through their employee giving program.

That’s in addition to a $6,000 corporate donation from TD to the Change Starts Here campaign.

The campaign raised over $700,000 in the Central Island to support 11 life-changing programs in our communities.

“TD employees staff know that their donation makes a real difference in local people’s lives,” said Signy Madden, UWCNVI executive director.

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Comox Valley branch managers Lisa Hackett from Comox and Jason Farrugia from Courtenay are proud supporters of United Way and excited to be onboard again this year for the 2013 fundraising campaign.

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Meet the Chamber Chair of the Board Tracey McGinnis – Blinds & Bubbles Boutique Tracey and John McGinnis moved their family to the Comox Valley in 2004 and started a home decor and blind store called Blinds Billiards and Baubles. (The name changed to Blinds & Bubbles Boutique in 2013.)

Today, Blinds & Bubbles Boutique has a solid reputation for customer service, product knowledge and fair pricing for a quality product. Having had the opportunity to meet and make friends with so many people in the Comox Valley, Tracey was pleased to discover that many share her values and her love of the area.

Tracey has served on the volunteer Board of Directors for the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce for more than six years.

She accepted the role of Chair of the Board at our April 2013 Annual General Meeting. She initially decided to run for a position on the board as a personal challenge, to step outside her comfort zone, as well as to give back to the community.

“I love being involved with the Chamber and knowing more about what is going on ‘behind the scenes’ to make the business community here grow and prosper,” says Tracey. “Being actively involved with the Chamber has been a wonderful experience.”

During her one-year tenure as Chair, Tracey would like to see on-going development in member-to-member referrals and engagement.

Chamber Events Note: Unless otherwise noted, pre-registration is required for all Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce events.

Please visit our website: www.comoxvalleychamber.com/ news-events or call 250-334-3234 for more information.

Six for Lunch

Tuesday, June 4, 11:45 am – 1:15 pm Breakwater Restaurant at Kingfisher Resort Six for Lunch provides Chamber members the opportunity for an in-depth networking experience in a small group environment. Meet or renew relationships with other business professionals, discuss current issues, and exchange insight and expertise over lunch arranged by the Chamber. We make the reservations, our members make the connections.

Chamber Annual Summer BBQ

Thursday, June 20, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Courtenay & District Fish & Game Association on beautiful Comox Lake Sponsored by RBC (Ryan Road) and the Courtenay & District Fish & Game Association Both current and prospective Chamber members and guests are invited to come and celebrate the beginning of summer with us at our annual summer BBQ. Highlights include: • • • • •

A show by the Cowboy Action Shooters A delicious meal by Carmie’s Café and Catering A cash bar hosted by the Fish & Game Club Music by AudioXcellence DJ Services.

Lots door prizes and networking opportunities.

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North Island Hospitals Project’s Industry ‘Speed Dating’ Monday, May 27, 12:30 – 4:00 pm or 5:00 – 8:30 pm Tuesday, May 28, 12:30 – 4:00 pm or 5:00 – 8:30 pm

Maritime Heritage Centre, Campbell River Best Western, The Westerly Hotel, Courtenay

Industry Speed Dating is an opportunity for businesses to interact with each of the three consortiums bidding on the construction of the new hospital project and to promote their companies, services and experience.

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Learn more and preregister at: www.majorprojects.ca/projects/nihp/speed-dating

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Gratitude for auxiliary volunteers

The Conference for B.C. Health Care Auxiliaries was held recently in Victoria.

Shirley Bond, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, took that opportunity to proclaim that May 10 would be known as Health-Care Auxiliary Day. Glacier View Lodge acknowledges the 20 dedicated ladies of our auxiliary and friends.

The auxiliary formed in

1982 shortly after the lodge opened and has been a dedicated group ever since.

The auxiliary hosts special celebrations for residents throughout the year, fundraises for special projects and equipment, fills the Christmas stockings, presents gifts to new residents and visits with a flower on each birthday.

“They are a dedicated group of volunteers,” said

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Liz Friis, director of resident lifestyle and community programs, “their work enhances the quality of life for our residents. We are very grateful for these wonderful volunteers.”

Members of our community may recognize Glacier View Lodge Auxiliary members wearing their blue vests in the malls selling raffle tickets, at their table at the Comox Valley Exhibition, or in the fall hosting a bazaar sale in

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the Comox Centre Mall.

Please watch for the auxiliary and friends out and about in our community on the weekend of June 7 looking for your donations. Please give them your support!

For more information about the auxiliary, call the lodge directly at 250-338-1451 or call auxiliary president Annette at 250-339-5258.

— Glacier View Lodge

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From the President & CEO Dianne Hawkins Summer will soon be here and, with fewer Chamber events on the calendar, it may appear that we wind down operations for a couple of months... but that’s not so! During the less busy weeks of summer your Chamber of Commerce is busy planning for the months ahead. Some of the items on our agenda include: Re-vamping Chamber Connections: That’s right! This popular news column will be changing in the coming months. It will now be published mid-month, instead of at month-end and, in future, we will use this column space to better connect our members with the community.

We are looking for your event photographs, achievements, anniversaries, and other relevant business news and announcements. (We have some member news listed this month.) If you have questions and/or want to send in your news items email: communications@comoxvalleychamber.com.

Website Review: We will be updating photographs and reviewing all content to ensure everything is relevant and current. If you are a Chamber member and you have photos you would like to submit for consideration, we would love to see them!

North Island Hospitals Project: We will continue to work in collaboration with other industry stakeholders to help Comox Valley businesses make industry connections. (See side note about the May 27 and 28 Industry Speed Dating events.)

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‘Thank You’ Due! Thank you to My Tech Guys (Courtenay), Prestige Video Transfer and Shaw Communications Inc. (all of whom are Chamber members) for their assistance in making the live streaming of our April 30 Candidates Forum possible.

Shaw donated the high-speed Internet connection and installation for the night, My Tech Guys provided the technical expertise and Prestige Video Transfer provided the video equipment and videographer to film the event. Thanks also to our moderator, Don Sharpe from Mount Washington. Don is a past chair of the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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Natasha Richardson – the new General Manager of the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort.

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InFocus Magazine – on celebrating 20 years of publishing with their June/July issue, out June 7.

Chamber New Member Referral Program for 2013 The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce is extending an open invitation to our members to help us continue to grow. Refer a business associate to the Chamber of Commerce and, when they become a new member, your name will be entered into a draw to win a $250 VISA gift card. We will make the draw on December 16, just in time for Christmas! It is our way of saying ‘Thank you!’… your membership (and your referrals) matter!

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Think like an artist Surviving the new economy I recently watched an interview with Seth Godin, bestselling author, respected marketer and much sought after industry speaker.

His marketing blog has been reported to be the most popular in the world written by an individual. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages.

In the interview, among other topics, he called for marketers and business owners to begin thinking like an artist. As art plays a major role in my business interests, this was something that struck home.

Art is not some wildeyed undisciplined endeavour. The serious artist, whether visual or performing, goes through an intense process of seeing, thinking, doing and redoing in order to come up with a finished product.

Along the way they think about the way colours, sounds or movements work with each other. They think about design, composition, techniques and the integration of ideas so that they will convey a story that will get a reaction.

Famed social scientists Jacob Getzels and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi were searching for the root cause of creativity in the ‘60s.

Their quest brought them to the Art Institute of Chicago where they watched students preparing to draw a still life by arranging objects on a table.

They observed that one group of artists examined relatively few objects, outlined their idea and moved quickly to do their drawing. On the other hand another group handled more objects, moved them about, turned them one way, then another and needed more time to finish their drawing.

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that the first group Bell, a star violinist, was trying to solve said he could pack the problem by tech- Carnegie Hall at $100 nically producing a a ticket but outside of good drawing. The that environment he second group on the could put on a baseother hand was try- ball cap, take the ing to find out what subway and no one the problem was and would recognize him. then render the best It is all about knowdrawing your ing they IT’S YOUR BUSINESS t a r g e t could audiproduce. e n c e They a n d OE called w h a t t h i s appeals MITH second to them. group What ‘the finders’ and fol- happens in business lowing up studies of is not much differthese same people, ent than the process done 18 years later, a serious artist must confirmed that these undertake. You need finders were gener- to know who you are, ally the better and do research that will more successful art- point you in the right ists. direction, know what A d d i t i o n a l you want to say, who research by them you want to say it to, and others further be willing to experiproved that people ment and if necessary most disposed to cre- adapt to a changing ative breakthroughs environment. in art, science, busiThinking and actness or any other ing like an artist can endeavour tended to offer some insight on fall within this finder how we can bring our group. They experi- passions and busiment more, search ness to life. Artists for different combina- in the simplest terms tions, show flexibility are good at finding in their approach and what gives them satare willing to change isfaction, and joy, and course if the situation then work towards calls for it. finding opportunities Another lesson and techniques to to be learned from build on their talents. the world of art is Building a business is that art is targeted. no different.

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

B.C. election puts on a show B.C. politics have long been known as the most entertaining in Canada, but this latest election was one of the strangest yet.

Three leaders of the four most prominent parties lost their personal campaigns.

While voters elected independent Vicki Huntington, leader John Cummins failed to lead the Conservatives to any seats.

The Greens elected their first MLA in B.C. history, although leader Jane Sterk failed to beat former NDP leader Carole James.

Adrian Dix earned a seat, but his position as NDP leader is in jeopardy after leading his heavily favoured party to three fewer seats than it had when the campaign began.

Which brings us to Christy Clark, who is acknowledged to have run a more effective campaign than Dix, who frequently appeared nervous.

The Liberal leader might have focused more on campaigning for her party than promoting herself because she fell to her NDP opponent.

Clark, who can now continue to remake the party as a true liberal party, is expected to run in a byelection.

Clark will have only two Liberal MLAs from Vancouver Island. One of them is Don McRae, who won in the Comox Valley for the second straight election.

The popular McRae will almost certainly be in Clark’s cabinet again, likely returning to the highprofile education portfolio.

He finished with 44.69 per cent of the popular vote, leading NDP challenger Kassandra Dycke.

First after one of 172 ballot boxes in the riding were counted, she trailed McRae the rest of the way.

Still, Dycke ran an articulate campaign and earned 38.44 per cent of Comox Valley votes, which should encourage her and the party to try again in four years.

Green candidate Chris Aikman connected with 11.48 per cent of voters. Conservative Diane Hoffmann from Campbell River earned 5.4 per cent of the vote and could not have been helped by the fact the party could not find a suitable candidate in the Comox Valley. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com Record Question of the Week This week: Seventy per cent of respondents said voting in elections at any level makes a difference to their lives. Next week: Are you pleased with the provincial election results? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage.

Unlike the nastiness and negative advertising at the provincial level, the four Comox Valley candidates were respectful and focused on their platforms.

Fewer than half of British Columbia’s registered voters cast ballots in the election. Their apathy relieves them of any right to complain about the outcome.

You just can’t cure stupid Dear editor, What the blazes are people thinking about?

Oops, sorry, my bad — you can’t cure stupid.

The Ryan-Lerwick corner has never caused a crash. (Neither has the Malahat.)

Stupid drivers have caused crashes. I cannot count the number of times I have seen people run red lights at Ryan and Lerwick (some at very high speeds) and at other intersections in town.

The speed limit on Ryan Road is 60 km/h not 90 or 100. Oh, I’m sorry, I forgot, you can’t cure stupid.

I cannot count the number of times I have seen people blow stop signs while, and/or, talking on their cells at the same time. I

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I cannot count the number of times I have seen people run red lights at Ryan and Lerwick (some at very high speeds) and at other intersections in town.

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guess the rules of the road do not apply to them.

Oh, I’m sorry, I forgot, you can’t cure stupid.

I cannot count the number of times I have seen people passing on double solid lines and on curves on 19A at speeds well over the speed limit. Oh, I’m sorry, I forgot, you can’t cure stupid.

I cannot count the number of times I have observed people tail-gating, passing, speeding through Black Creek well over the posted speed limit. Oh, I’m sorry, I forgot, you can’t cure stupid.

It is time we quit blaming government, whether town, city or province, or anybody else for that matter. They are not the problem. Stupid drivers are the problem. Did I say stupid drivers? Sorry, I forgot, you can’t cure stupid.

Wake up folks, slow down, pay attention and take time to smell the roses. In the process we’d save one heck of a pile of money, which in the long run is coming out of our pockets.

J. Massey, Courtenay

Roundabout idea has merit Dear editor: Finally, someone “in power” has seen the light and suggested a roundabout for at least one of the insane intersections of Courtenay — Lerwick and Ryan.

I wrote a letter to the paper years ago suggesting also Ryan and the Island Highway, and

Cliffe and 17th Street need roundabouts not only for safety, but even just to keep the traffic moving smoothly.

What I find ridiculous is the suggestion of not enough land.

Really?!

Look at the size of the lot that the hospital is supposed to fit on!

Where there is a will, there is a way.

Cameras will only take photos of accidents as they happen; roundabouts will prevent them.

If it’s possible in Europe, where space is indeed limited, it must Sabine Schill, be possible here!

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Give your head a shake, mayor Dear editor, Re: Courtenay mayor suggests

roundabout to calm high-collision intersection.

No more coal diatribes Dear editor, I am sick and tired of all the loonies whining about the Raven coal mine!

How many members of coal watch drive a car?

Ride a bike?

Own or use appliances?

Where do they think the steel to make these things comes

from?

That’s right, COAL. Time to stop printing these diatribes in every edition of this paper!

Don’t like coal mines? Sell your house and move away!

Enough is enough!

James Hunter, Comox

Larry, give your head a shake!

The Willemar/Cumberland roundabout does not come close to the volume of traffic that the Lerwick/Ryan intersection has.

I can imagine sitting, waiting to enter the Lerwick/Ryan roundabout, while the incoming traffic just keeps driving by.

How about the RCMP start enforcing the speed limit and traffic regulations?

A red light camera would definitely help.

Bernie Morin, Courtenay

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How many construction jobs would be created to rebuild the curling rink, Vanier Secondary School, or even the historic Palace Theatre, built in 1940? It would be great if we could put a shovel in the dirt tomorrow and spread the savings over many years.

When our community and the province are preparing to borrow to construct the new hospitals, please consider getting our community another 20 per cent, to invest in the construction of several infrastructure projects in the Comox Valley.

Get these funds administered by the Comox Valley Community Foundation.

I trust many of you will see the merits of this idea and support the beautification of the Bud Taylor, Comox Valley.

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Dear editor, With the city of Courtenay expanding residentially and commercially it is recognized that we need to grow our city services and infrastructure.

We have demands on the city’s taxpayers to build wooden bridges, rejuvenate/expand our recreational facilities in a floodplain, build a farmers’ market, create artificial turf on playing fields, build a hospital, bridge and fire hall.

The question/concern I have is: how do we pay for these critical needs? Our property taxes are escalating at an unsustainable rate!

Perhaps we need to be thinking outside the box. I congratulate the mayor and councillors for their good work and all the time and personal sacrifices they make in building and maintaining our community.

We are fortunate to have people who have put public service ahead of personal gain and pleasure. As a concerned taxpayer with vested interest in our community and the relentless demand for taxes I believe I have a responsibility to express my concern for the never-ending increase in property taxes and to help identify ways and means to aid in this pursuit.

That is what I would like to do by writing to you. A couple years ago Fortis made a contribution to our city by providing a solar blanket for our public outdoor swimming pool. It was reported that this initiative by Fortis saved

us approximately $15,000 in heating costs for the pool.

I trust those savings went to some project like reducing local business taxes. This was an excellent display of a community partnership. We must applaud such partnerships.

Now we have Shaw coming forward to offer free Wi-Fi service in public buildings and popular open spaces within our city. We also have a need for a second community fire hall in East Courtenay.

I suggest that we take advantage of Shaw’s offer. If we do not, the demand will be made of us sooner or later for our precious tax dollars to provide Wi-Fi. Please note I am not a user of this service but can see the future is turning in this direction. We now have an opportunity to partner with Shaw to take this potential burden

from us and I for one say move on this!

In relation to the need for a new fire hall in East Courtenay, I say that this is one of the critical/basic services we as a community need. Set the discretionary projects aside and get this done.

And I expect that having a second fire hall in Courtenay will save lives and properties. Thus, I suggest we advocate the creation of a second fire hall with the various insurance companies that will benefit financially from having this critical resource added to our community and have them partner with us in building our community infrastructure.

As our community grows so does our taxes and I do not believe the property tax increases are sustainable.

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Dear editor, Two years ago I was contacted by Elke Kite, who was the customer relations agent for BC Ferries at that time, about ideas I had submitted to the new CEO Mr. Corrigan, with concerns I had about RV travel on BC Ferries.

Since that conversation, the only changes the ferry system has made is to put the rates up — twice.

BC Ferries is not a cruise line or a travel agency; it is a part of our highway system.

I can’t even imagine what the advertising costs are to promote their “cruise holidays.”

Due to the everescalating costs of BC Ferries, we only used the ferry twice a year — no more day trips to the smaller islands or to Vancouver. We have a wonderful island with a good number of great RV parks not being utilized because of the high costs for travel on BC Ferries.

This past spring we tried an alternate route, via Anacortes to Sidney. Reservations are a must, which is easy enough to do.

Go online and make one (and no extra charge for the reservation either), get your confirmation number and you are good to go.

This ferry offers an RV promo rate in the spring and fall, and the regular rate is not that steep either.

We are close to 58 feet with our tow vehicle and our fare, including passengers and tax, was a little over half of what we would have paid on BC Ferries, and no need to disconnect our tow vehicle.

Washington State ferry has my attention.

This experience says to me they are open for business and they want your business.

Friends we have met in our travels that express an interest to coming to the island, we will tell them to take the Washington State ferry.

We need to lobby as a group to BC ferries for fair RV fares to encourage RV travel to the Island.

This needs to be done before our RV parks sell out because they are not making a living.

Dianne Kovasin, Oyster River

Dear editor, I have a vision of a 20-per-cent solution to help construct the infrastructure projects uppermost in the minds of our voters.

Rather than wait for infrastructure dollars to trickle down to our home, I see a different way to raise those funds.

How much would be saved by financing the new hospitals with long-term bonds?

Hundred-year bonds were used by Walt Disney to grow his theme parks. Longer-term bonds were used by Coca-Cola, Canadian Pacific, the United Kingdom, and most recently Apple, to manage their growth and reduce their borrowing costs at various points in their histories.

People bought into these organizations because they believed they would be in business in 100 years.

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Are you an actor, a wannabee thespian, a person who simply would like to be part of a fun, theatrical production?

This opportunity is for you!

Courtenay Little Theatre is gearing up for their fall production and invites you to put aside any hesitation you may have about being onstage, to become part of a great group.

Treat yourself to an audition for A Nice Family Gathering, an award-winning play by Phil Olson. It is “a story about a man who loved his wife so much, he almost told her” and is a heart-warming comedy to be directed by Ronda Sproule.

The play is hilarious, with great comedic lines and also poignant and tender moments that remind us how members of a family can transcend all manner of bumps that life can throw at us to truly care for each other. It’s Thanksgiving Day and the first family gathering at the Lundeen household since Dad died. At the gathering, Dad comes back as a ghost with a mission; to tell his wife of 41 years that he loved her, something he neglected to tell her while he was alive.

The problem is, she can’t hear or see him.

Since Carl, the middle son, is the only one with whom Dad can communicate, he is recruited to channel the message to Mom. Things get complicated when Mom invites a

date for the holiday meal. The eight-person cast will be a varied one. Four males are needed with ages ranging from 25 to 70 and four females with ages ranging from 20 to 70.

Director Ronda Sproule says, “Phil Olson has crafted characters that are lovable, laughable and real. They are easily recognizable and all-toofamiliar to us with issues that ring true to everyone.

“Each family member is confronted with a rich and challenging journey. And the comments from those on the periphery are pivotal to the developing family crisis. There is wonderful potential with this play.

“It offers a wonderful starting point for getting the ‘creative juices’ going; for challenging oneself; for having fun in an ensemble group to present a performance that audiences will enjoy and love.” Open auditions will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Space, 1625 McPhee Ave. in Courtenay (behind JET-FM) on May 26 and June 2 with callbacks at the same time June 9.

No audition pieces will be needed. Copies of the audition scenes will be made available.

For more information, contact miss.caitlinhooper@ hotmail.com or phone 250-3342032.

— Courtenay Little Theatre

‘More than a meeting’ Courtenay Little Theatre’s “more than a meeting” May 21 will feature a variety of speech arts entertainment before its regular short club meeting.

The public is invited to attend, with tea and coffee at 7 p.m. followed by an hour of speech arts performances beginning at 7:30 at CLT’s

rehearsal studio The Space at 625 McPhee Ave., behind JETFM in Courtenay.

The Comox Valley is wellknown in the provincial performing arts community for the high quality of its speech arts program.

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JORGE ALFARO RETURNS as one of the musicians at the Art & Bloom Festival.

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Art & Bloom cultural experience With over 70 exhibitors and an eclectic mix of musicians, the annual Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens Art in Bloom Festival has become one of the Valley’s premiere cultural events.

At this time of the year, with many of the over 3,500 rhododendrons and indigenous plants in bloom, the gardens provide a perfect backdrop for the many talented artists and artisans who set up their displays from one end of the over-24-acre garden to the other.

Visitors to the festival May 18 to 20 will find a wide variety of works that range from the practical to the fanciful, realistic to abstract and cover a broad spectrum of both indoor and outdoor decorative arts.

A walk along the pathways or a stroll over the lawns reveals a cornucopia of talent, as many of the exhibitors are award-winners.

Works in stone, wood, clay are a natural for the gardens. Pho-

tographs capture the essence of the land and nature’s colourful palette is transformed into paintings that cover a broad spectrum of subjects.

The list of exhibitors includes those who turn glass and wood into conversation pieces, jewelers whose works add sparkle to the outdoor setting and those who turn their creativity to producing garden art that will become the envy of the neighbourhood.

The gardens themselves are a work of art as owner Bryan Zimmerman has literally handcrafted a setting unlike any other of B.C.’s botanical gardens.

“My objective is to work with the land as I find it,” says Zimmerman. “I try not to disturb the natural growth and attempt to create an environment that looks as if it was always there.”

For example, to minimize the impact of vehicles, he handspreads tons of bark mulch each year on over four kilometres of

pathways and gets it there the old-fashioned way by using a wheelbarrow.

To further enhance the cultural experience, visitors will find musicians playing at several locations throughout the gardens, each one of them performing in their own style with a sound that seems to blend with nature.

On hand this year are Judy and Bruce Wing, Jorge Alfaro, the Brad Prevedoros Trio, the Many Waters Band, Allan Jossul and Tracy Canil.

Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens is a 15-minute drive north of Courtenay just off Highway 19A. Look for directional signs.

The Art and Bloom Festival is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday.

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Stillpoint is a novel of war and peace, justice, love and hatred.

It is a story about us, a human story.

It begins in Tel Aviv, ends in Washington, and spans three generations and two continents.

It covers the fiery birth of the State of Israel, and what the Palestinians call the Nakba, the beginning of the great sorrow, when 800,000 of them were violently driven from their homes in a period of six months.

During this time of fire and violence we encounter people, ordinary people, people like you and me and in the process it dawns on us just what our connection is to the events taking place between the Palestinians and Israelis today; and how we, through our ignorance, allow the killing to continue.

It is about the repercussions of those far-off events on us all, even in Canada and the U.S. today.

Although the Middle East is the focus for much of the book, it is also about the stewardship of those elected to office, about love, betrayal and redemption, of the role of the press in a democracy and the urgent need to address issues relating to the environment and religious funda-

STILLPOINT, A NOVEL by Comox Valley author Colin Mallard was a finalist for a U.S. award.

When more politicians, intellectu❝ als, and readers in general, are influ-

enced by Stillpoint, than Machiavelli’s Prince — shockingly, one of the world’s most influential tomes — what a wonderful world it will be.

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Stillpoint is a story of ideas, politics, compassion and kindness.

And of course, small mindedness, bigotry, selfishness, desperation and violence.

Mallard asks us, can we have a world safe for ourselves when it’s not safe for others?

He draws attention to the fact that instability and violence are

inherent to the growing disparity between the rich and poor, globally. He asks what causes people to turn to religious fundamentalism and violence?

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We encounter Captain Heatherington, a British medical officer and his Lebanese friend Omar, a physician in Acre during the siege of 1947 and the typhoid epidemic.

Years later we meet the elderly captain, in Camden, Me., and the philosophy professor-turned-politician Tremaine and his Canadian wife Sandra.

In this haunting and lovely book you’ll be deeply moved; taken to a world beyond right and wrong, a world where understanding is born — the stillpoint to which the poet T.S. Elliot refers. It is here that compassion emerges and possibilities for peace.

Michelle Cohen Corasanti, author of the bestselling novel The Almond Tree, suggests, “When more politicians, intellectuals, and readers in general, are influenced

by Stillpoint, than Machiavelli’s Prince — shockingly, one of the world’s most influential tomes — what a wonderful world it will be.”

And Rock Demers, movie producer of LaFete Productions in Montreal says, “I have read Stillpoint twice. Never before have I read something so emotionally enthralling about the present ‘Palestinian/Israeli’ situation.

“It is to the point. It is poetic. It is honest. It

is hopeful. It is what I am dreaming every day as a resolution to this most complex situation, one that concerns each one of us as human beings, no matter where we live.”

Stillpoint is published by Promontory Press of Victoria and will arrive in Chapters shortly. It is also available as an ebook in all the major formats.

In the meantime, Mallard will be available to talk about his books and photographs at Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens in the Comox Valley during the Art and Bloom Festival on the long Victoria Day weekend May18 through 20.

— Colin Mallard

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Folk fiddle focus fabulous Connie Kaldor, Spirit of the West, and Bob Bossin amongst many others, and even played with Pete Seeger at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver.

In the mid-’90s Calvin began living and teaching on Vancouver Island, and he teaches folk fiddling at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. He regularly travels to teach fiddle in remote First Nations communities of B.C. and the Northwest Territories.

He plays in the Victoria Civic Orchestra and continues to work with the Caravan Stage Company during the summer season. And somewhere

between all this, he has managed to find time to come to Merville to give us a concert!

O’Brien immigrated to Canada from Ireland in 2003, although he still tours regularly throughout Europe and the British Isles.

He comes from a musical family and he has been playing and performing since childhood. Besides being a master of Celtic instrumental music, he has a big repertoire of Irish songs as well, so there will no doubt be choruses for you sing along with.

Calvin and Paul put on a really entertaining show, so it will be

another memorable evening at Gardeners Green.

As this concert will be in a private home, seating will be limited. Tickets need to be reserved in advance, so phone 250-337-5337 for details and reservations. If we’re outside, leave us a message and we’ll get back to you.

Tickets include our usual dessert buffet and we’ll also have our popular charity raffle with great prizes. The ticket money all goes to the performers, and our raffle will continue to raise money for the Ursula Joy Trust Fund.

— Gardeners Green Folk Music Club

formers share memorized poetry, prose and monologues, beginning at the local level in the North Island Festival of Performing Arts (NIFPA). From there, one provincial representative per age group is chosen by the adjudicator to compete in the provincial festival.

The NIFPA provincial representatives in speech arts this year are Monique Collins and Sierra Krug in junior and intermediate speech arts, respectively. As well, 18 local speech arts students are taking part in the prestigious Trinity Guildhall London Speech and Drama examinations with an international examiner in June.

This is a wonderful opportunity to support these young, talented performers who relish the chance to perform for an audience.

Admission is by donation to the CLT Bursary Fund at the door.

— Courtenay Little Theatre

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FIDDLER CALVIN CAIRNS will entertain with guitarist and bouzouki player Paul O’Brien in a Merville house concert May 25.

The spring season of Gardeners Green folk music events focusing on the fiddle will continue with a house concert in Merville on May 25.

Calvin Cairns from Victoria, another true master of the instrument, will share the stage with Irish guitarist and bouzouki player Paul O’Brien.

Many of you may already be familiar with Calvin from some of his previous adventures.

In the late ‘70s and early ‘80s he began his musical theatre career as part of the Caravan Stage Company, touring North America in horse-drawn wagons, and he has since written, performed and directed for numerous theatre companies.

As a member of Canadian folk institution Stringband, Calvin toured extensively in Canada and all over the world, including Russia and Eastern Europe. But he is perhaps best known for his hugely popular band The Romaniacs, wherein he combined his Ukrainian background with other Eastern European folk, gypsy jazz and pop influences to create a unique style of ethno-fusion.

This non-stop tongue-in-cheek polka party played at every major Canadian folk music festival, performed with the Halifax and Thunder Bay symphony orchestras, and recorded two albums.

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DELAY AND ELIAZAR bring the sound of Electro Swing to the Waverley Hotel on May 24.

Electro Swing will visit Wave Cascadia SpeakEasy ElectroSwing and Cumberland Village Works are combining to bring DJ Delay and DJ Eliazar to the Waverley Hotel on May 24.

With Electro Swing coming to every major festival in the EU this summer, we know it will only take a moment for folks on this side of the sea to find out why we are all working up a sweat about the sound, notes Cumberland Village Works.

DJ Delay’s spent the past 20 years DJing in Berlin, Osaka and Melbourne, gigging at the world’s most excellent festivals (inc. Glastonbury Exit, Fusion), clubs and radio stations (12 years on PBSFM’s Into The Groovy). He’s released several albums in the global bass arena, with a focus on Jamaica, Eastern Europe and South America.

To date DJ Delay (and his alter egos Beam Up and Sonical) have released four albums and over 50 tracks on a wide range of labels in six countries.

DJ Eliazar is the founder of the Speakeasy Electro Swing nights in Montreal, which have now spread all over the continent with Speakeasy nights happening in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, Austin, Houston, Mexico City, and Monteray, Mexico.

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Triple Heat Academy of Performing Arts will present their premier gala, with two showcases and four performances May 23 to 25 at the Sid Williams Theatre.

Triple Heat directors Livea Gill, Tamara Ryan and Michelle Henly present the Triple Heat Dance FX production The Fire Within, a celebration of work by the academy’s students in the 20122013 year.

“For us, The Fire Within directly represents our own passion for dance and performing,” says Gill.

Adds Ryan-Telford, “As teachers, it’s what we strive to ignite in our students, to see them light up with that same passion.”

The trio, all with impressive credits as instructors, has ended their first year as studio directors with outstanding achievements at the Island and provincial levels.

This showcase will feature some of those performances by award-winning dancers and will include the work of students of all ages.

Showcase A: May 23, 7 p.m. and May 25, 2 p.m.

Showcase B: May 24, 7 p.m. and May 25, 7 p.m.

Infants younger than one get in free.

Tickets are available at the Sid Williams box office in person at 442 Cliffe Ave. in Courtenay or online at www. sidwilliamstheatre. com.

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— Triple Heat Academy of Performing Arts

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Featured artists present each Saturday.

AVALANCHE BAR & GRILL presents Georgia Jazz Straight Jazz society concerts on most Thursday nights.

Comedy night on the third Thursday of the month.

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

COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY open Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Three current exhibits run until June 1. Art on the Wall exhibit on Saturdays until May 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. FMI: 250-338-6211 or www.comoxvalleyartgallery. com.

COMOX VALLEY YOUTH MUSIC CENTRE presents summer musical concerts and theatrical productions by students and faculty. FMI: www.cymc.ca.

COURTENAY AND DISTRICT MUSEUM features work by North Island College pro photography students June 7 to 15. Opening reception June 7. FMI: 250-334-0686.

DENMAN ARTS CENTRE features art by Nichola Clark from May 30 to June 11.

FMI: www.artsdenman.org.

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

JOE’S GARAGE features Comox Valley Uke Jam every second Tuesday. Ukulele instruction at 7 p.m., jam at 8 p.m.

MARTINE’S BISTRO features painting by Marilyn Peeters through July.

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

MUIR GALLERY will showcase a variety of work at the NIC Fine Arts Diploma Graduation Exhibition until June 1. FMI: www.comoxvalleyarts.com.

PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. at 1729 Comox Ave. Bev Johnston and Sharon Lennox show and sale until May 26. Reception May 18, 1 to 4 p.m. FMI: www.pearlellisgallery.com or Facebook.

POTTERS PLACE features Sue Taylor and Joe Stefiuk in May at Fifth and Cliffe in downtown Courtenay.

Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: 250334-4613 or www.thepottersplace.ca.

WAVERLEY HOTEL jam night with Brodie Dawson and friends every Thursday. Visit www.waverleyhotel.ca.

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

ZOCALO CAFÉ Teresa Knight’s All Levels Artists Groups from Fanny Bay and Comox present Fresh Paint, an exhibit of landscapes and portraiture until end of May.

Friday, May 17 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSIC BUSINESS CONFERENCE. FMI: http://www.vimbc. com/2013.

CITY SLICKER AND OUR NELL play at Cumberland United Church, 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 18 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSIC BUSINESS CONFERENCE. FMI: www.vimbc.com/2013.

THE BRAINS at Waverley Hotel. FMI: www.cumberlandvillageworks.com.

POTTERY STUDIO TOUR on Denman Island features new clay works in nine venues and a group show, 10 a.m.

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PARTY INC. at Bridge Lounge, 9:30 p.m.

BRUSHWORKS ART GROUP show and sale at Filberg Lodge, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PK TESSMANN at Comox Valley Farmers’ Market, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

CITY SLICKER AND OUR NELL play at Cumberland United Church, 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 19 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSIC BUSINESS CONFERENCE. FMI: www.vimbc.com/2013.

BRUSHWORKS ART GROUP show and sale at Filberg Lodge, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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CITY SLICKER AND OUR NELL play at Cumberland United Church, 2 and 7 p.m.

Monday, May 20 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSIC BUSINESS CONFERENCE. FMI: www.vimbc.com/2013.

CAROLE POPE and RYAN McMAHON at Venue Formerly Known as Joe’s Garage. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8. Advance tickets only at Bop City Records.

BRUSHWORKS ART GROUP show and sale at Filberg Lodge, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 23 TRIPLE HEAT DANCE ACADEMY performs at Sid Williams Theatre, 7 p.m. FMI: e-mail info@tripleheatdance.com.

ANNELI PURCHASE reads from her books at Comox Library, 2 p.m.

Friday, May 24 DJS DELAY and ELIAZAR present Electro Swing at Waverley Hotel. Doors at 9:30 p.m. FMI: www.cumberlandvillageworks.com.

TRIPLE HEAT DANCE ACADEMY performs at Sid Williams Theatre, 7 p.m. FMI: e-mail info@tripleheatdance.com.

CALVIN CAIRNS and PAUL O’BRIEN at Gardeners Green Folk Music Club house concert in Merville. FMI: 250337-5337.

Saturday, May 25 STRATHCONA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents Gilbert and Sullivan, Native Sons Hall. FMI: http://strathconaorchestra.ca.

TRIPLE HEAT DANCE ACADEMY performs at Sid Williams Theatre, 2 and 7 p.m.

FMI: e-mail info@tripleheatdance.com.

CALVIN CAIRNS and PAUL O’BRIEN at Gardeners Green Folk Music Club house concert in Merville. FMI: 250337-5337.

ANNELI PURCHASE signs her books at Laughing Oyster Bookshop, 3 p.m.

Sunday, May 26 STRATHCONA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents Gilbert and Sullivan, Native Sons Hall. FMI: http://strathconaorchestra.ca.

Thursday, May 30 THE MISHRAS at Little Red Church in Comox, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets at Bop City Records.

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Saturday, June 1 BLUES CARAVAN at Waverley Hotel, 9:30 p.m. FMI: http://waverleyhotel.ca/ events.

Tuesday, June 4 ELEVATE THE ARTS in downtown Courtenay. FMI: www. elevatethearts.com.

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Party scheduled at Bridge

SINGER PK TESSMANN, the artist formerly known as Pamela Tessmann, will entertain Saturday at the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market.

Tessmann singing new songs PK Tessmann, formerly Pamela Tessmann, will perform with percussionist Jim Stepan at the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market this Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

As this will be her first show since the release of her new EP, PK will feature her new collection of songs.

The new EP is a glimpse at a masterpiece to come. Although she has a growing collection of new music, PK and producer Corwin Fox decided to record and release the short teaser album with three select songs.

“I’m getting on in my pregnancy and it is getting harder to sing and play. Corwin and I decided that it would be best to get the EP done quickly so I could use it to apply for grants and summer 2014 festivals,” explains PK. True to her style of writing, the new songs are a direct projection of milestones in her own life — the first about meeting her husband, and the second about the coming of her first baby boy.

The third song is of the tragedy of Amanda Todd, which hit a nerve with PK, having experienced depression and bullying in her earlier years.

PK released her first full-length album, Maybe, in 2006 under her maiden name, Pamela Keld. Maybe expresses the trials of a matur-

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I’m getting on in my pregnancy ❝ and it is getting harder to sing and

play. Corwin and I decided that it would be best to get the EP done quickly so I could use it to apply for grants and summer 2014 festivals.

❞ PK Tessmann

ing young adult — depressing, hopeful and strong — with an honest transparency that makes listeners reflect on their own journeys.

Live or recorded, PK’s music rips through the speakers and tears at your heart. Her pure tone and accomplished talent are accentuated by a sense of reality and

a projection of her own existence.

By listening to her music, you will truly identify with who she is and what she is about. Her songs are a resonation of life and experience that anyone can identify with.

Trained in vocal jazz and seasoned by years of live performance, PK’s shows are memorable to say the least.

Clean and clear vocals require only a hint of musical accompaniment to astound audiences.

When backed by her bandmates, the experience leaves a lasting impression.

Few musicians can combine such talents of insightful songwriting and musical prowess. PK Tessmann is an evolving bundle of creation. If you think you know her music, get ready to be astounded because the best is yet to come.

If you don’t make it to the Farmers’ Market this Saturday for the show, visit her online at www.pktessmann. ca.

— PK Tessmann

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After seeing much success and many sold-out shows at the Queen’s Pub in Nanaimo, Party Inc., (with lead singer Ashley Earp) is coming to rock the top-40 hits in Courtenay on May 18.

Bringing their eclectic mix of top-40 dance hits and radio-friendly rock, to the Bridge Lounge, the band will hit the stage at 9:30 p.m.

Established in July 2012, Party Inc. brings a wonderful mix of current top hits, and past favourites to their audience and it is sure to be the show of the year.

“We love what we do, and want to share that with our audience. We are excited to come to Courtenay, and can’t wait to bring our sound to the stage,” said lead vocalist Ashley Earp.

“We’re seeing a lot more fans at our shows enjoying the music because they know the songs, and the energy is awesome!”

Earp has participated in numerous local events, such as Nanaimo BBQ Fest and Vancouver Island Rock Idol. — Party Inc.

SINGER ASHLEY EARP and Party Inc. will visit the Bridge Lounge this Saturday.

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Lewis Park becoming mini-Scotland this Saturday If you hear the sound of bagpipes wafting over the Valley on Saturday morning, answer their call to the Highland Games.

The 18th annual Comox Valley Highland Games are taking place on May 18 at Lewis Park in Courtenay.

In this beautiful setting along the river’s edge, you can almost imagine yourself transported to Scotland itself while you enjoy a full day of highland festivities.

Pipe and drum bands, highland dancers and heavy events athletes are all getting ready to compete and entertain. Vendors are preparing their merchandise and menus. And the Westies are warming up for their walk.

The day kicks off with a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. The smell of pancakes and sausages cooking is hard to resist. You’ll want to dig in and get fortified for a great day.

Dancing begins with the youngest dancers at 9 a.m.

Their enthusiasm is infectious. Bring along your own chair — or grab a seat on the bleachers and enter into their excitement.

Throughout the morning, you’ll see many dances you know — such as the highland fling and the sword dance — and others you may not. There will be cos-

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1:30 p.m. Dancing resumes.

1:50 p.m. Pipe band competition begins.

4:30 p.m. Massed bands. tumes and music changes, great leaps, tight footwork and even the occasional sword being kicked.

In the afternoon, the intermediate and premier level dancers will take to the stage, including a number who compete internationally. The high of their jumps and grace of their dancing is wonderful to watch. During the day, there will be more than 150 dancers participating in the Games.

At the other end of the park, the individual piping and drumming competition begins at 9:30 a.m. Musicians from B.C. and Alberta as well as Alaska, Wash-

ington, Oregon and Hawaii have all registered to take part.

Scattered around the north end of the park, you will see pipers and drummers meet with judges individually and in small groups. Competitors range from beginner to professional, children through adult. Your feet will likely feel compelled to tap to the beat as you watch and listen.The heavy games begin at 10:30. These events are a favourite for many.

Many competitors, men and women, will engage in such events as the hammer throw, putting the shot and the caber toss. And they do

it while wearing their kilts.

Great entertainment — and who knows? You might even have the opportunity to try it.After watching the heavy events, you might want to stroll over to the beer gardens and lift a pint in honour of the athletes.

The beer gardens open at 11 a.m.

The Westie Walk is becoming a very popular part of the Games.

Westies and their humans, along with other highland breeds, gather at the Airpark before walking over to Lewis Park to join the Games. They are met by pipers and dancers at the Sid Williams Theatre fountain at 1 p.m., and escorted down the hill to join the Games. Pipe bands begin their competition at 2:30.

This year, seven bands have registered to compete at different levels.

The Simon Fraser University Pipe Band, and the Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Band will be joined by the White Spot Band as well as bands from Kamloops, Powell River and the Comox Valley.

Many of these bands have competed in, and won world championships. It is always a thrill to listen to them under the open sky of Lewis Park.

One of the most antici-

pated parts of the day is when all of the bands unite for the massed bands at 4:30 — always an exhilarating finale to a wonderful day.

The Highland Games take place in all forms of weather — so come prepared. Bring along a chair if you wish, a healthy appetite, and your sense of adventure as you prepare to take in the 18th annual

Comox Valley Highland Games.

Volunteers are needed to help with setup and takedown for the Games. If you are able to give a few hours of your time, you will be rewarded with a warm welcome.

To volunteer, or for more information, call Claire at 250-339-2208.

— Comox Valley Highland Games

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD ♦ SPORTS EDITOR: EARLE COUPER ♦ THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

Towhees off to provincial rugby championships One of the keenest rival- forwards put constant presries in B.C. high school sure on the Cowichan pack sports was renewed Satur- as they struggled to move day at Brentwood Bay when the ball down the field, the G.P. Vanier Towhees while the backs under the took on the Cowichan direction of Emily Vossler Thunderbirds for the Van- moved the ball well around couver Island AAA senior the field. Despite some girls rugby championship. excellent runs by inside This is the seventh year centre Madi Gold, the score in a row Vaniremained tied er has played at half time.

It was a great Cowichan in In the secthe Island showing by the ond half the final and Vanier girls every game Vanier girls who increased has been a are finally begintheir presclose batsure and tle, noted ning to become a pace to force Vanier coach more cohesive group C o w i c h a n Dwayne Mills. after a season full deep into This year their end and Cowichan is of injuries and rosafter a kick to ranked #1 in ter turn-over. try to relieve the province the Vanier and defeated attack, fullVanier twice during league back Samantha Rumney play. But Vanier was ready ran the ball back and sucto play as for the first time cessfully scored in the corin two months they fielded ner. A very narrow miss a full starting lineup as a on a very difficult convert number of players fought by Emma Rigsby opened through injuries to strap on the door for Cowichan to the cleats. strike back as they sensed From the opening kick- an upset in the making. off it was a battle as both Over the final 15 minutes teams sought to assert Cowichan maintained conthemselves, yet neither was stant pressure in the Vanisuccessful. Buoyed by the er end, but the Towhee girls return of Claire Janssen dug deep under the hard and newly named captain defence of flankers Gloria Georgia Bellamy, the Vanier Vankerrebroek and Danelle

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EMILY VOSSLER OF Vanier hangs on but can’t stop a speedy Ellie White of Cowichan scoring the winning try in overtime in the AAA Island girls high school rugby championship final at Brentwood College School on Saturday.

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Campbell and the outside defence of backs Kassandra Sewell and Sienna Moir.

Unfortunately, on the last play of the game, Cowichan outworked the exhausted Vanier scrum and stole the ball only to score a few phases later during injury time. The convert was unsuccessful and the teams headed to sudden death overtime.

The Vanier girls, despite losing a number of starters throughout the game due to injuries, continued to fight in the overtime, but the well-conditioned Cowichan squad capitalized on some mental miscues to score between the posts three minutes in to win 10-5.

It was a great showing by the Vanier girls who are finally beginning to become a more cohesive group after a season full of injuries and roster turn-over. Fortunately they are peaking at the right time and with this close loss to the #1-ranked Cowichan team they have realized that they have the potential to beat any team in the province. The Towhees now move on to the BCHSGRA provincial championships at UBC on May 22-25.

– Vanier Towhees Rugby

Popular summer volleyball camp back in Valley Two provincially and nationally recognized volleyball coaches are once again bringing their knowledge and experience to beginner and elite volleyball players throughout the North Island.

The 2013 Comox Valley Volleyball Camp will run July 8-11 at G.P. Vanier Secondary and will feature Brian McAskill (Level 3 NCCP) and Brian Stevens (Level 2 NCCP). These two local fixtures, both as play-

ers and coaches, will be joined by past Comox Valley players now playing at the college and university levels on the coaching staff this camp.

“It’s always a goal of ours to add younger coaches/current players competing at the post-secondary level to our camp staff for a couple of reasons,” said camp coordinator McAskill. “They bring a youthful energy and connect well with the younger camp athletes and

we like to expose them to coaching in the hopes they will give back to their sport once their playing days are over.”

The recent success of the Valley’s three high schools’ (G.P. Vanier, Mark Isfeld and Highland) volleyball programs and several of the Comox Valley Volleyball Club teams point to the continued improvement of local players. Each July the camp provides all local players the opportu-

nity to improve their skills, increase their knowledge of the tactical aspects of the sport and to meet new people who are interested in volleyball.

“The younger athletes will be exposed to a high number of contacts and an introduction to the necessary tactics needed to make the difficult sport of volleyball more enjoyable. The older, more experienced athletes will be trained through game-like condi-

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tions with a focus on proper skill execution and reading ability,” pointed out McAskill.

The Elite session will also provide more experienced players with some positional work including any setters working with former Team BC, UVic and UBC setter Brian Stevens.

The Youth session runs each day from 1:30-4 p.m. while the Elite Session runs from 5:30-8 p.m. The camp runs Monday through

Thursday at a cost of $120 which includes a camp T-shirt.

For more information contact McAskill at bmcaskill@shaw.ca or 250702-7980.

The registration deadline is July 5, with a limit of 30 campers in each session. Both sessions fill up quickly. Come out for some fun and some great volleyball.

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ISFELD ICE BASKETBALL stalwart Avery Snider will be honing her hoops skills with the U-16 Provincial Team.

Snider joining B.C. U16 team Grade 10 Mark Isfeld student athlete Avery Snider will be spending a second straight summer improving her already stellar hoops game.

Avery is amongst the top basketball players in British Columbia, this time selected to the U-16 Provincial Team.

This past season at Isfeld, the 5’9” lefthanded Snider started at point guard for the Ice senior girls team (most Grade 10 students play junior sports). Avery helped the senior girls to their most successful season to date, earning all-star honours at the Senior Girls AA Vancouver Island Championships.

Not happy with this level of success, and not using a recently broken thumb as an excuse, Avery is constantly working on her game.

Her senior girls coach, Jouska Lockquell states, “She always strives for excellence, making every moment an opportunity to get better. For a Grade 10 student, her commitment and leadership is amazing.

“I am counting down the days to our first tournament together in December. For now I will encourage her to enjoy her time with the provincial team. Having an athletic guard like Avery will allow this team to run a fun, up-tempo style”.

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tor Colin Cunningham notes Snider embodies what the Isfeld Athletics Program encourages in all its athletes.

“She is an honour roll student, she gives up her time to help others (refereeing countless Grade 8 and 9 games this past season) and she is constantly looking to better herself. She is an all around great person. Good luck this summer, Avery!”

– Isfeld Ice Basketball

The Mark Isfeld Ice golf team is rounding into form at just the right time as they prepare to host the AAA Provincial Championships at Crown Isle May 26-28.

The team was all set to host last year, but the season was cancelled before it began. This year is another story.

The Ice won the 2011 AAA North Island championships on their home course. This year, they brought the trophy over to Myrtle Point in Powell River only to bring it home again as the champions. The Ice have been in the top three of every high school tournament they’ve played in this year, including winning the Glacier Greens Invitational hosted by Highland.

This first round of the playoffs marks the first time all year where all five players broke 80. Isfeld shot a team best 298, six strokes better than second place Dover Bay from Nanaimo. In all high school playoffs, five players compete and the top four scores count. Isfeld was led by Grade 10 Matt Irvine who shot a scorching 4-under par 68. Grade 11s Logan Yanick (team captain) and Nick Crookall each shot 76. The team’s only Grade 12 on the playoff roster, Ryan Snook, shot 78 and Grade 10 Tyson Slater shot 79.

“Isfeld keeps all players involved in the golf program with lessons

THE ISFELD ICE golf team (left to right) are Tyson Slater, Ryan Snook, Matt Irvine, Logan Yanick and Nick Crookall. and a variety of tournament opportunities,” noted athletic director Colin Cunningham.

“This time of year, unfortunately, we need to narrow the roster to the top five players and compete for top spots against the biggest schools in the province.”

The Ice were at the AAA Vancouver Island championships at Nanaimo Golf Club on May 13. “We had a rough tournament,” Cunningham said. “Four of our players played all week at the CN Future Links national event at Crown Isle, so Monday

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was the seventh day in a row of tournament golf for Logan Yanick (who finished sixth in a field of more than 100 of the top golfers in Canada), Matt Irvine, Nick Crookall and Tyson Slater.

“Luckily we finished

fifth and grabbed the final qualifying spot for provincials,” said Cunningham, noting the top four North Island teams advance.

“Dover Bay won the Islands at their home course. We are hoping that home course

advantage helps us at provincials!” said Cunningham.

“Our goal now is to win an Island championship, something the golf team has never done for the school,” Cunningham added.

– Isfeld Ice Golf

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Ice Breakers capture B title at Western Canadians The Comox Valley Pool League is home to some of the best pool players in Western Canada. In February they sent 14 players to the Canadian Cue Sports (CCS) B.C. Championships and everyone came home with a trophy.

The ladies team Ice Breakers took first place and won a spot to play in the CCS Western Championships in Calgary at the end of April.

Two of the ladies (Deb Williams and Christy Tipper) that played in the B.C. tourney couldn’t make the trip and Danita Daigle and Gloria Lloyd’ Jones were next in line to fill their spots.

“We went to Calgary with no expectations of winning but went to play our best game and most of all to have fun at the same time,” said CVPL founder Rose Kantor.

“There were 17 teams from Western Canada competing and it was a tough start.

Our first match we were taken out 9-7 by a Calgary team Mix & Match which put us in the B Division.

“We then played a team out of Edmonton called the Predators and they whooped us 9-4. We were all a little down getting taken out two matches straight and were now on the bottom of the B side with no lives left. We all agreed tomorrow is a new day and woke up ready with positive attitudes, cue in hand

and ready to run some racks,” Kantor said.

“We got a bye our first match at 9 a.m. so had time to practise and we were all shooting great! Our first match we took the Grasshoppers from Calgary 9-4, then Bent and Twisted from Calgary 9-7, then we came across the Predators again and I must say they thought they were going to whoop our butts again, but we were all on our ‘A’ game and we tied 8-8.

“This meant a tiebreaker game and all decided that I would play the match. I was very nervous and felt the whole world was on my shoulders. It was the most intense game and I will never forget

it. Happy to say I won and we moved on to play for first and second spot,” Kantor said.

“Mix & Match was the A side winners and we had to beat them twice. Our first match we got them 9-4 and our second 9-7 to become the CCS Western B Division Champions.

“Throughout this whole event each lady was put in a pressure spot and needed to win for us to continue on, and win is what they did. I’m so proud of all the girls. We played together as a team and supported each other when needed.

That’s why we are the champs!” said Kantor.

– Comox Valley Pool League

THE ICE BREAKERS (from left to right) are Tracy Cross, Danita Daigle, Rose Kantor and Gloria Lloyd’ Jones.

Runners do well at T-C 10K The Comox Valley Road Runners were well represented at the 2013 Times Colonist 10K road race, April 28 in Victoria.

Nine Road Runners joined more than 13,000 athletes who registered for this year’s event. It was a cool and windy day, challenging even the toughest of athletes.

The men’s overall winner was Paul Kimugul in an impressive time of 29:49 while the women’s overall winner was Jane Murage in 34:28.

The first CVRR racer across the line was elite master Neil

Holm (Extreme Runners/Asics) who ran 34:36 to finish third in the M4549 age group and 28th overall. He was followed closely by fast rising local running star Vince Brotherston who was fourth in the same age group in 34:50.

Wayne Crowe (Extreme Runners/ Asics) also raced well to finish second in the M5559 age group in a time of 38:01.

Also finishing strongly in this age group were Tom Weber who was fifth in 40:07 and Rick Martinson 41st in 51:04.

Other CVRR racers included young guns Torin and Jasper Halverson who ran 43:51 and 56:46 respectively in the M019 age group.

Also running was the husband-wife team of Deanna and Jeff Donovan who enjoyed a romantic run on the

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ROCKSTAR IS RETURNING to Saratoga Speedway this weekend.

Monster trucks visit speedway After a week of sun, Mother Nature brought the rain to Saratoga Speedway on Saturday night.

The Bomber cars, Dwarf cars and the I.M.C.A Modifieds were all on the racing card for the Brian Sullivan Memorial night, which has been re-scheduled for May 25 when the Bomber cars race next.

This weekend, May 18-19, marks the first monster truck show of the year, featuring three amazing trucks. Rockstar and California Kid return to the Black Creek oval while Reversed Racer is new to the speedway.

Rockstar and California Kid have been the two best trucks over the past three years, bringing huge wheelies and massive air every time they visit, and Reversed Racer should be no different.

These three trucks are all part of the Monster Trucks Mafia, a group of some of the best monster trucks from all across North America, proving that these trucks know how to put on a show.

If you want to take a look at these trucks before race day, they will be on display at Canadian Tire in Courtenay, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until noon.

The hard-hitting Crash to Pass, Hornets, Roadrunners and Figure 8s will accompany the monster trucks over the two-night show, making this an event you won’t want to miss.

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Glacier Greens Saturday men dodge raindrops On Saturday, May 11 with the threat of rain, 83 Glacier Greens men showed up for a round of golf. The rain held off for the most part, except for a few sprinkles.

With the new tee off times that will be in effect till fall, the number of players has dropped by about 20.

Saturday it was play the white/blue tees.

The new tee times for the summer months will be early birds 6:15 till 6:52 followed by shared tee times. Next week the tees will be

blue/white.

The course is in good shape with thick rough, so stay on the fairway.

Saturday results as follows: Hcp. 0-10: Low gross Dave Wacowich 73 c/b, Bruce Coulter 73 c/b, Barry Norris 73. Low net Chuck Kennedy 68, Willie Oliver 69, Rob Borland 70 c/b. Snips: #1 Karl Cameron, #4 Ken Osborne, #5 Barry Norris, #6 Rob Borland, #8 Chuck Kennedy, #11 Willie Oliver.

Hcp. 11-15: Low gross Kevin Hunt 78, Lyle Torrie 81, Ber-

nie Johnston 83. Low net Steve Ellis 69, Ted Sauve 71, Ross Dowe 72 c/b. Snips: #6 Gilles Raiche, #10 Rudge Wilson, #16 Randy Doan, #17 Rick Verbeek.

Hcp. 16+: Low gross Kent Harper 79, Norm Fellbaum 83 c/b, Jim Dodd 83 c/b. Low net Tim Hautzinger 62, Leo Lamothe 67 c/b, Jack Jackson 67. Snips: #3 John Holley, #4 (POG) Frank Gibson, #6 Kent Harper, #8 Al Basinger, #13 Tim T:8.5" T:8.5"

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Triathlon clinic is free You don’t get much for free these days.

However, the Comox Valley Triathlon Club is offering a free triathlon workshop for adult members and non-members alike.

The workshop is timed to assist those taking part in the local Shoreline Orthodontics Tri-K race (May 26) and is designed for athletes who are new to or inexperienced in the sport of triathlon. The workshop will cover various aspects of the race but will focus on transition skills.

The workshop is being run by Lynda Magor, a member of the CV Tri Club, who is a triathlete and certified triathlon coach.

For the last two years, Magor has run a sixweek clinic preparing youths up to the age of 17 years to take part in the SO Tri-K.

“I had a lot of interest from parents at my youth clinic and other adults who were keen to get some useful information and tips on taking part in the Tri-K,� commented Magor. “Although the timing is designed for the Tri-K, the workshop will equally be of great help for any other triathlon.�

The workshop takes place between 6 and 8 p.m. on Monday, May 20 at the Comox Valley Sports Centre on Vanier Drive in Courtenay. Numbers have to be restricted so there are a limited number of spaces available.

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as winning the Sprint Male 50-59 age category. Clearly, the Magors have a great deal of experience within triathlon and are eager to share it with you.

Two other CV Tri Club members finished first in their age categories last year: Robert Lundine in the Sprint Male 60-69 age category and Bonny Irvin in the Sprint Female 60-69 age category.

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ave you ever ties for children to fish OUTDOORS stopped for a for these small feisty moment and flat fish that are so considered how blessed tasty. we are in the Comox Chinook salmon ALPH Valley? It is easy when fishing has been spotyou consider the clity for the past couple HAW mate, ocean, mounof weeks; but if food tains, forests, lakes, means anything in rivers, gardens, and of good tides starts Fri- attracting predatory an astounding array day, May 24 and runs fish there is currently of outdoor pursuits we through to Tuesday, a major bloom of krill May 28. have at our doorstep. from south of CampBut this weekend’s bell River down to at For the purposes of this column we will tides are the perfect least Kitty Coleman. examine some of the combination for bottom This bounty attracts wide variety of fish- fishing – like halibut, herring and other ing opportunities for lingcod and rockfish. small predators which this Victoria in turn attract Day long weekthe larger fish.

But this weekend’s tides end. In order to These krill also grasp the shear are the perfect combination for attract bottomabundance of bottom fishing — like halibut, fish such as angling opporPacific cod. tunities, I invite lingcod and rockfish. The low Freshwayou to go down exchange of water between tides ter opportuto Goose Spit or allows you to fish for bottomnities Turn to any other suitpage 30 of the able location fish in the deep channels and tide and bite with a view and holes that attract halibut and guide and careperform the fol- lingcod. fully check out lowing simple the Solunar/ exercise: Lunar tables First, look to the The low exchange of for the weekend. For east and ponder the water between tides the following dates – marine fishing adven- allows you to fish for Saturday, May 18 to tures before you on the bottomfish in the deep Monday, May 20 you Strait of Georgia with channels and holes will note that during its backdrop of coastal that attract halibut the middle of the day mountains on the hori- and lingcod. there are major SoluIn between tides nar periods. zon.

Next, turn to the you can also drop crab Being slavish about west and contemplate and prawn traps for fishing Solunar perithe freshwater oppor- these seafood treats, ods is not particularly tunities as you look at although you face smart because you the magic of the Comox severe competition for limit your time on the Glacier and rippling prawns because the water. Rather, think season of them as significant mountains of the Beau- commercial fort Range. The Tide opened last week. If feeding times for fish and Bite Guide for 2013 fishing for flounders is and other forms of produced by Island on your list, these tides wildlife. Try to be on Fisherman Magazine are excellent and pro- the water during these (free at many Valley vide great opportuniSee GREAT, B15 locations including the Comox Valley Record), will be our principal source of data.

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Great weekend to do some serious bottom fishing Continued from B14

periods and frequently you will experience active biting periods.

The late Jack Shaw (no relative), who made such a contribution to fly fishing from the late 1960s up to the early 1990s, would always be on a lake during major Solunar periods if pos-

sible, even if it meant changing lunchtime – as is the case this weekend.

My suggestion would be to eat early or late lunches or better still – fish and eat at the same time.

Due to the current weather patterns, with significant rain and

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down and clear up.

It seems to be the trend of long weekends that they are frequently marred by tragedies

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fishing rivers.

Fishing regulations are sets of rules designed to protect the resource and give guidance for pleasant times while fishing. They can be very specific from one location to another and it is our responsibility to know the regulations.

Enjoy your Victoria Day Weekend.

Ralph Shaw is a master fly fisherman who was awarded the Order of Canada in 1984 for his conservation efforts. In 20 years of writing a column in the Comox Valley Record it has won several awards.

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IN LOVING MEMORY Larry Hughes

January 17, 1948 - May 19, 2011 We miss the work truck rolling down our driveway, the happy hugs, the smell of freshly cut timber, grease and gear dope.

The dirty monkey gloves stuck in the back pocket of his red straps and those Romeo’s that always walked the extra mile.

Forever missed by all who new you.

Love Always, Sue, Christy, Leon, Shannon & our “Little Man� Hunter.

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David Wesley HAGEN October 26, 1956 to April 30, 2013

Passed away suddenly with complications from Diabetes. David was born in St. Thomas, Ontario and for much of his life resided in Campbell River and most recently of Pt. McNeil, BC. David will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his partner, Sandy Pederson.

David was predeceased by his Mother: Daisy Isabella (Stanton) Hagen, and his infant son Nelson Hagen. David is survived by his children: Nicholas Livingston, Nathan Livingston-Hagen and Nadine LivingstonHagen and their mother: Jean Livingston. David’s only sibling Daniel Hagen, mourns his loss with family-Rachel (Love), and nephew: Chase McDonald, and nieces: Carolina McDonald, Jessica Hagen, Kellie Stafford and Jennifer Cormier. David’s father, Thomas Richard Hagen, lives in North Bay ON. David is fondly remembered by cousins in BC, Ontario and USA; and coworkers at Eve River Logging Div; and at Painters Lodge. David’s Family appreciates all the kind thoughts and condolences.

RoyMayErnest Macey 29, 1938 - May 13, 2013

 Roy passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a short but valiant fight with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents Ernest and Lillian, brother Bob (Lois) and sister Louise (Harry).  A loving husband, father and grandfather, will be missed by his wife Penny, his sons Duane (Janine) and Warren (Laurie) and his grandchildren Ashley, Caitlin, Trevor, Garth and Taylor. He is also survived by his brother Don (Dot). At his request, there will be no service.

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FISCHER Passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2013 in Courtenay, B.C. Joey was predeceased by her father, mother Alvina, step-father Henry, brother Aurel, sister Aldora and step-brothers; Eddy and Vern.

She is survived and will be lovingly missed by her husband Frank, son Terry (Cess) of Surrey, and Randy (Indra) of Vancouver, daughter Cheryl of Victoria, step sisters Aline of Moncton, New Brunswick and Shirley of Westminster, Massachusetts, U.S.A. and nephew Junior of New Jersey, USA. Joey was an RCAF photographer from 1953 to 1956. In her leisure time she enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, softball and ice hockey where she played goalie.

Flowers gratefully declined, but if friends so wish, a memorial donation in Joey’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC, #300 – 828 West 8th Ave., Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1E2 would be appreciated.

A Celebration of Joey’s Life will be held Saturday, May 18th, 2013 at 2PM at Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Rd, Courtenay.

Thank you from the family to Dr. Gee, staff at ICU St. Joe’s and also the care staff at Casa Loma.

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Audrey Edith MacMillan August 29, 1931 – May 9, 2013

Suddenly and peacefully on May 9th, Audrey Edith MacMillan (nÊe Butler) passed away after 81 years. To her children Bruce (Judy) Jane and Ross (Kimberly) she was Mom: Life coach and teacher, hockey den mother and holiday meal architect.

To grand-daughters Tayler, Lauren and Jamison she was Nana: cookie-maker, shell collector and secret Santa. To sister Doreen Smith and friends she was Audrey: Canucks fan, animal lover, gardener and enthusiast of all things Comox Valley.

A Vancouver native, Britannia High School and UBC graduate (B’Comm 1954) Audrey married Douglas MacMillan in 1959, and lovingly raised their children in North Vancouver and Montreal. She took over management of the family business, Progressive Engineering Works, in 1985 after the passing of her beloved father Walter. Upon retirement she moved to Little River near Comox, BC where the Butler family settled a generation earlier, moving from Brigus, Nfld.

Little River was where she was happiest, building a homestead and garden that she loved to share. Friends are invited to join the family among the rhododendrons in Audrey’s garden on Monday, May 20, 2013,11 AM - 2 PM to celebrate her life.

Special thanks to Dr.Thomas and the team at St. Joseph’s Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Comox Valley S.P.C.A.

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Alfred Lawrence (Larry) TURNEY Passed away on May 10, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox. Born in Flagstone, BC on August 27, 1939.

Following a courageous battle to regain his health, Larry passed away on May 10, 2013 peacefully with his family by his side. Larry was a master carpenter from a young age. He enjoyed gardening, nature and shooting pool. Dad will join his two loved dogs Levi and Rocky in heaven. He was one of a kind; his great smile, sense of humour and quick wit was truly amazing. Larry had a kind soul that everyone was drawn to and without a doubt has inspired many people to learn and grow. Dad’s memory will forever be in the heart of his family and friends.

Predeceased by parents Larry Sr. and Dorothy Turney and sister Joy. Survived by daughters Sherri (Randy), Ardith (Peter), son Paul (Jolene), grandchildren Rebecca and Rachel, sister Mona (Darcy) 5 nieces, 4 nephews and many friends A Celebration of Larry’s life will take place on Saturday, May 18th at 2:00 pm from his home, 364 Morland Rd, Comox, BC. The family would like to extend thanks to the St. Josephs’ hospital nursing staff for their compassionate care of Dad.

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CELEBRATIONS

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DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses must pass a comprehensive screening process. Look for the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition 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

FOUND: Large bunch of keys found on the corner of Cliffe and Woods at approx. 8:15 A.M. Tue. May 14. Please call the Comox Valley Record to identify, 250-338-5811.

In Loving Memory Of BILL ZILKIE Apr. 29 1923 ~ May 18 2012 Your gentle face and patient smile With sadness we recall You had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all

Babies & boats Houses & holidays Dancing & dreams Love & loss Struggles & success Hugs & heartache Giggles & farts Thanks for sharing Your life with mine Love you inďŹ nity

We never have forgotten The joys we’ve shared with you You’ll always be a part of us Of all we say and do And though we’re truly gratefully For everything we had Our heart forever echoes We really miss you dad.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC Help Tomorrow’s Families Today– leave a gift in your will. legacy@rmhbc.ca

Love Eileen & all your Family

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In Loving Memory of RICHARD STOCKAND May 2, 2003 ALEX SOMERVILLE May 20, 2001 ELLIE SOMERVILLE May 5, 1999 Sunshine passes, Shadows fall Loves remembrance out last all.

Where have the years gone?

Love Trish, Mary, Tom & families.

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IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

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.

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In the Matter of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-36, as amended, and in the matter of Harbour View Landing Inc. and Harbour View Capital Inc. On May 8, 2013, Harbour View Landing Inc. (“HVL) and Harbour View Capital Inc. (“HVC) (collectively referred to as the “Companies�) were granted an Order (the “Initial Order�) by the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench (the “Court�) in the Judicial Centre of Calgary, Court File Number 1301-04682 granting them protection from their creditors pursuant to the Companies’ Creditors Arrangements Act (the “CCAA�).

The Initial Order granted the Companies various relief, including but not limited to, imposing a stay of proceedings against the Companies and their assets, appointing Ernst & Young Inc. as Monitor (the “Monitor�), and providing the Companies an opportunity to prepare and file plans of arrangement or compromise under the CCAA for the consideration of their creditors and other stakeholders. Under the Initial Order, the Companies are to continue to carry on business in a manner consistent with the commercially reasonable preservation of their respective businesses and assets.

Š 2013 Ernst & Young Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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A copy of the Initial Order granted in Canada can be found on the Monitor’s website at www.ey.com/ca/foundationgroup. Further materials, orders of the Court, creditor listings, Monitor’s reports and other information relating to the CCAA proceedings will be posted to the Monitor’s website as well.

If you are unable to obtain a copy of the Initial Order or other documents filed on the Monitor’s website as they become available, please contact the Monitor at (403) 206-5153 and a copy of the requested documents will be provided to you.

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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: Small Terrier type dog near Highland School.

Dog is white with brown spots, no collar. Call (250)941-6789.

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Dan & Carole Lazar are LOST CAT: Coco is a medium size black cat with yellowgreen eyes. She might be wearing a reflective pink/grey collar with a yellow tag. Often sticks her tongue out. Extremely shy and scared easily.

Last seen at Valleyview Drive.

Please call 250-338-5005 or text 778-400-8064. Thank you.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF HARBOUR VIEW CAPITAL INC. AND HARBOUR VIEW LANDING INC. On May 8, 2013, Harbour View Landing Inc. and Harbour View Capital Inc. (collectively, the “Applicants�) applied for and received protection from their creditors by virtue of an order of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta (the “Court�) granted pursuant to the Companies Creditors’ Arrangement Act (the “CCAA�). The Court also appointed Ernst & Young Inc. as the Monitor (“Monitor�) of each of the Applicants in those proceedings. It is the intention of the Applicants to propose one or more plans of compromise and arrangement to their creditors.

On May 8, 2013 the Court granted further orders establishing a process by which the identity and status of all creditors of the Applicants and the amounts of their claims, will be established for purposes of the CCAA proceedings (the “Claims Process Order�). A copy of the Claims Process Order may be viewed at www.ey.com/ca/foundationgroup, or may be obtained by contacting the Monitor at (403) 206-5153.

Pursuant to the Claims Process Order the Monitor was required, by May 17, 2013, to send a notice to each known creditor of the Applicants (the “Notice to Creditorâ€?), as identiĂ•ed to it by the Applicants, indicating the amount of such creditor’s claim as of May 8, 2013. In the case of the claims of creditors whose claims are disputed, a Notice to Creditor was sent containing the amount which the Applicants are prepared to allow as a claim by such creditor.

CREDITORS RECEIVING A NOTICE TO CREDITOR WHO AGREE WITH THE AMOUNT SHOWN AS OWED TO THEM BY THE APPLICANTS IN THE NOTICE TO CREDITOR NEED TAKE NO FURTHER STEPS TO PROVE OR PRESERVE THEIR CLAIMS. ANY CREDITOR HAVING A CLAIM AGAINST THE APPLICANTS WHO HAS NOT RECEIVED A NOTICE TO CREDITOR OR WHO DISAGREES WITH THE CLASSIFICATION OR QUANTUM OF THE CLAIM AS INDICATED IN THE NOTICE TO CREDITOR MUST FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM WITH THE MONITOR IN THE PRESCRIBED FORM BEFORE 5:00 PM (MST) ON JUNE 14, 2013. CLAIMS NOT PROVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE PROCEDURES SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE FOREVER BARRED AND EXTINGUISHED AND MAY NOT BE ADVANCED AGAINST THE APPLICANTS, EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE ORDERED BY THE COURT. Any creditor who chooses to Ă•le a Proof of Claim is required to provide whatever supporting documentation they may have, such as contracts, bonds, investment forms, cancelled cheques, bills of sale, receipts, or invoices in support of their claim, as at May 8, 2013.

All claims must be made in the prescribed “Proof of Claim� form together with the required supporting documentation and be received by the Monitor on or before the Claims Bar Date, being 5:00 pm (MST) on June 14, 2013.

The prescribed “Proof of Claim� form may be found at www.ey.com/ca/foundationgroup or can otherwise be obtained by contacting: Ms. Jessica Caden Ernst & Young Tower 1000, 440 2nd Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 5E9 Phone: (403) 206-5153 Fax: (403) 206-5075 Ernst & Young Inc., in its capacity as Monitor of Harbour View Landing Inc. and Harbour View Capital Inc.

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PERSONALS In Memory of Rick Nordstrom April 10, 1954 May 18, 2009

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Susan Oliverio (formerly Susan Lazar)

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She and her husband, Ben Oliverio, reside in Pittsburgh where Susan works as a school psychologist for the Pine Richland School District. “Those who dare to teach must never cease to learn.�

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Twins turn 10 this year.

Happy Birthday

Maddie & Deklan on May 18th.

Lots of love, hugs & Kisses.

Grandma & Grandpa.

Cosy Corner to Arden to Lake Trail to Vanier to the University of Victoria...

Laura Forseth Master of Arts, Counselling Psychology University of Victoria Grad November 2012

Canadian Certified Counsellor Private Practitioner Centre for Creative Healing

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Mature couple to manage mobile home park in Port Alberni Small equip. & landscaping experience req’d. $3500/mo.

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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.

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

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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.

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RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty is seeking a licensed property manager to maintain and develop our portfolio. Contact Marty Douglas at 250-3349900 / mgdouglas@remax.net

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Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

We currently have the following openings:

Certified Fallers Production Supervisor DLS Heavy Duty Mechanics Detailed job postings can be viewed at

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 71 (COMOX VALLEY)

PRINCIPAL VACANCIES

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2013 We are looking for educational leaders for secondary principal vacancies (location TBD).

Qualified applicants are invited to apply in confidence by submitting electronically a detailed resume with supporting documentation, a statement of their educational philosophy and three professional references (supervisors only please) through “www.makeafuture.ca” by 12:00 Noon PST on Tuesday May 21st, 2013.

We are in the midst of another fantastic year of sales ... So it is now time for us to start searching for talented individuals to join our highly successful Vancouver Island Team. Applications are being accepted for our Courtenay store opening August 2nd.

We are interested in meeting you if you are: Competitive, Fashionable, A Teachable woman / man So this is your invitation to join us, as we sell the most recognized brand name in home furniture.

We Love, Learning from our advanced training techniques.

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Previous sales experience is an asset.

We offer an opportunity to earn between $40,000 and $75,000 per year.

Complete benefit package & profit sharing.

Full time or 4 days per week possible, so just send your resume to the

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PERSONAL SERVICES HELP WANTED Municipal Alcohol Policy Development Assistant The Town of Comox is seeking to recruit an individual to assist Comox Valley local governments in the development of a Municipal Alcohol Policy. Duties will include conducting research, writing reports, contributing to project development, public involvement, policy writing and assisting the steering committee.

Applicants should have some research skills and general knowledge of the public policy making process. Applicants will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong computer skills and the ability to meet deadlines and work independently are important.

This is a contract position funded by BC Healthy Communities.

Interested persons should contact Jim Stevenson at jstevenson@comox.ca

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The CV Children’s Daycare Society requires 2 summer students to assist the educators in our childcare programs.

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Criminal record clearance is a must as is eligibility to work in Canada.

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

Comox Valley Bookkeeping.

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

FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices

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

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

Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca CERTIFIED CARPENTER. Kitchen, bathrooms, decks, flooring. All your renovation needs. Emery, 250-218-0734.

WE BUY Estates. Courteous, discreet and friendly service.

Let us take the stress of liquidation. Free estimates.

Call 250-702-3309.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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.

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

*New Queen MATTRESS Set* PILLOW TOP IN PLASTIC Mfr. Warranty. Must Sell! $200 ~ (1)250-465-2485

HOBBIES & CRAFTS GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Errington) Offering felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies at reasonable rates.

Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: grinsheep@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

*250-336-8731* FULL Cords cut/split & delivered, rounds also available. Discounts on 2 or more cords. Order yours today! #250-703-FIRE(3473) Est. since 2004. Custom cut, split, delivered, clean wood. Well seasoned. All Fir available.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO starters for sale ready for planting at $3.00 each. Pruden and Aunt Ruby yellow patio tomato plants 6 inches tall.

Please call 250-338-5155.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

TREADMILL WITH incline Power Ryder. $400.00 for both. Murphy Bed 1 year old $1800 Computer cabinet $300. Call 250-334-4883

FUEL/FIREWOOD 12’x50’ Trailer. Great for a work shop or storage $5000 obo + moving costs. By Discovery Harbour Marina Call Dean Drak 250-287-6844 5TH WHEEL (Highjacker Hitch) in great shape, hardly used. Asking $275 obo. Call (250)339-4356.

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

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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

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Complete Lawn and Yard Maintenance. Certified Landscaper/ Designer.

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FURNITURE

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PETS

SHITZU HAVANESE 1 male 9 weeks old very cute & lovingly raised. Ready to go to his forever Home. 250-336-2280

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

HELP WANTED

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

PETS

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HELP WANTED

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

ELECTRICAL

*18-70 f/3.5-5.6 Lens *55-200mm f/4-5.6 Zoom Lens *Lexar Professional 4GB Compactflash *Roots DV30 Camera Bag *2 UV Lens filters Please call 250-339-3396

PHYSIOTHERAPIST - (2-3 days)required to ease wait- list at busy, owner- operated physio clinic at medical clinic in Oyster River (20 min drive from Valley) Enjoy the luxury of 30-or-60 minute appointment times, one-on-one care, electronic chatting, and liaising with team of onsite doctors and pharmacist. Sports and ortho mentor ship available.

Resume to sophia@activelivingphysio.com or fax 778420-0202

CALL NOW!

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

RV Technician (Courtenay) Large busy RV Repair facility looking for a motivated RV Technician, carpentry skills would be an asset. Applicant must be a team player with good work ethic. This repair facility is always striving to be the best If you feel that you would be an asset to our team please forward your resume via email to abcdjkservice@gmail.com

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COMOX- 1407 DOGWOOD Ave, Sat, May 18, 8am-2pm.

Plus size clothing, books, furniture and misc...

COMOX - 2235 Chestnut Ave. Open house moving/estate sale will be held 9-3 every Saturday for the month of May. COMOX - 540 Andrew Sat & Sun, 8-? Moving Sale! Furniture, fabric, books, tools, and lots of miscellaneous items, some free. Ham radio equip. and household items.

COMOX. HIGHRIDGE Neighbourhood, next to highschool.

Multi-family. Saturday May 18, 9am-noon.

COMOX- Saturday, May 18, 9am-1pm. Gull Ave, off Aitken.

COMOX: SHEPHERD of the Valley Lutheran Church 2182 Comox Ave., Saturday, May 18th, 8am to 1pm. Annual Plant and Garage sale. Quality hardened plants and misc items. Rain or shine!

COURTENAY, 105-2970 Cliffe Ave., Sat, May. 18th, 9 AM. ESTATE SALE. 60� Sony TV, leather furniture, oak bedroom suite and much more!

Courtenay - 1877 Birkshire Blvd. Sat. may 18 8am-1pm. ladies golf clubs, BBQ, Game cube, Playstation, Gameboy.

Pilates home gym, Pickford bears collection, kids stuff, lots of household items and more!

Rain or Shine.

COURTENAY - 2172 6th Street East. Saturday May 18.

8:00-2:00. Satelitte receiver, scrap book albums, party decor, picnic supplies, gazebo, books & much more.

COURTENAY, 3028 Royal Vista Way, Sat, May. 18, 9am12pm. Wooden patio table, 6 chairs, bird baths, suitcases, household items, Panasonic phone set, Epson printer, leather hides and more.

COURTENAY. GARAGE & PLANT Sale. Fri. May 17th 10am - 4pm. Chairs, toys, books, kitchen items, etc.

Plants have been grown here such as Hosta, Bergenia, wild ginger, some shrubs and trees, and much more. 2345 Suffolk Cres.,

COURTENAY - 3040 Cumberland Rd. Sat 9-? Part Estate/Garage Sale. Vintage furniture & Collectable’s, fridge, dishwasher, washer & dryer. 6ft wide metal double doors, tools, many more new items. No kids items.

COURTENAY - 566 Washington Cres. (Off Back Road) May Sat. 18. 8:00- 2:00. Hosehold, homemade jam, singer sewing machine, ladies clothes, fishing gear.

COURTENAY - 754 Stewart Avenue. Saturday, May 18th 8am - noon. 3rd Annual Heritage House Garage Sale.

Antiques and Collectibles.

COURTENAY EAST - 601 View Ave.(Between 6th to 10th) Sat 8 - ? Block Yard Sale. Rain or shine. Something for everyone.

Courtenay Flea Market EVERY SUNDAY Puntledge Road past bottle depot No booking required.

Space $15 Vendors set up 7am-2pm Call Greg 250-334-1540 PLANT & GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 18, 8-12 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. 2182 Comox Ave.

COURTENAY North - 5087 Venture Rd. (off Huband) Sat. 9-1. “Time to Clean Out the Garage�. Multi Family Sale.

Household items, pictures, crystal, dishes, plants, portable camping toilet, water skis and much more.

CUMBERLAND: 2603 Ulverston Ave. around the back, (next to Elementary School).

Sat. & Sun., 9am-noon. Tools, furniture, dressers, antiques, garden tools, electric lawnmower, vacuum cleaners, 70’s retro kitchen sets, dishes, tool boxes, Outboard motors, lumber, chainsaw, electric tools.

Lots of stuff, lots to pick through!

POSTING SEASON at 19 Wing Comox, Wallace Gardens (Military family housing community). All welcome to the Annual community wide Yard Sale. Sat, May. 25th, 8am-2pm. For info contact Capt. Collingridge at: jason.collingridge@forces.gc.ca ROYSTON - 4316 Briardale Rdoad, Sat. and Sun. 9-4pm.

Moving Sale.

Household items, garden items & tools.

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RAAMCO International Properties VICTORIA, B.C. “A sign of distinction�

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.

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

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.

MOVING MUST Sale- Rock well Beaver 8� table saw, $150. Craftsman professional jointer planner, $150. Craftsman 3 HP 10� compound mitre saw, $100. 8’ fibreglass row boat w/oars, $125. (250)7542292.

REAL ESTATE ACREAGE

21/2 ACRES for sale, corner of Sandpines and Brent Road.

Single wide mobile home on property. Point Holmes area.

Please call: 250-339-7685 or 604-983-3424.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Cubbon Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 1035 North Park Street Bachelor - $575 and up One Bedroom - $800 & up Two Bedroom - $950 & up.

Close to sunny downtown Victoria and designated for seniors 55 years or older Amenities include a coffee lounge, games room, exercise room, and library and garden plots available for your green thumb. Pets welcome w/some restrictions.

Please call Dick or Diane at 250-383-1162 or email cub@raamco.ca to view our available suites.

Wetherby Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 3205 Wetherby Road Seniors only please - 55+.

Bachelor - $725 1 bdrm - $915 2 bdrm - $1100 This seniors only building has on site laundry, outdoor and covered parking, Shopping at Hillside Mall is just steps away. Pets welcome with some restrictions.

Please call Bonny at 250-598-1650 weth@raamco.ca to view our available suites.

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

Elevator.

Great location! From $625/mo.

Avail June 1st. 250-334-4646.

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.

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.

COURTENAY - 1st & Mitchell.

In-law suite, 1900 sqft, 2.5 bath, 8100 sqft fenced yard, large deck, garage. Must See! Reduced to $275,000, must sell, grossly undervalue. 250334-8876. Open House every Saturday 1-4pm!

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.

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

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES

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.

OPEN HOUSE 1052 SPRINGBOK Rd. 1766 sqft. 3bd/3bth.

New flooring, jet tub, recent upgrades.

Desirable area. $279,900. Kijiji or Craiglist or 778-420-0017

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Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

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LOTS 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

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

Call 250-830-0828.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO WASHINGTON APARTMENTS

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.

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

2 BDRM house. $179,000 recently renovated and has 3yr old wood stove. Both house and 20x20 out building had a new roof in 2006. Large fenced back yard with fruit trees.250-830-1559

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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.

Call Rob

(250)-338-0330 748 MARINA BLVD. 1800 sqft. 3 bdrm. $237,000. For info or to view: 250-203-0094

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$600/MO. 1 bdrm condo. Secure building, close to all amenities. Available immediately. Call 250-331-1767.

Apartments•Condos•Suites 210-205 1st ST 2 bed, 2 bath, N/S N/P 5 Appls., $750/mth AVAIL. June 1st 204-1810 LAKE TRAIL 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 2 Appls., $675/mth AVAIL. Immed 304-129 Back Rd 2 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P 6 Appls., $850/mth AVAIL. June 1st 205-501 4th St (55 plus) 1 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P 5 Appls., $750/mth AVAIL June 1st COMOX 1 & 2 BDRM Apartments, next to St. Josephs.

Basic cable & hot water included. Two rental references.

Sorry no pets! 250-339-0131.

E. COURTENAY: Bright, spacious, 2-bdrm, laminate floors, totally reno’d. F/S, W/D. Refs req’d. $775. 1-250-474-0545.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor- 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.

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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. www.advancedpm.ca 250-338-2472

CONDOS / SUITES / APARTMENTS

ARBOUR GLEN

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.

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.

URQUHART AVE DUPLEX:

Beautifully renovated Courtenay duplex features new kitchen, incl. appl., new paint & new flooring throughout, in addition to other improvements; 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 3 appl., plus shared laundry,fenced, easy to maintain yard; $995/mo. for immediate possession

HOMES FOR RENT

KENDAL AVE, CUMBERLAND

In the quaint Village of Cumberland in the desirable Coal Valley Estates subdivision, enjoy 9 foot ceilings, open concept living space, natural gas fireplace, beautiful finishing throughout, & front & rear decks. Home features 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 3 appl. kitchen with pantry, w/d, laminate &carpet flooring mix, N/S pets may be considered w/dep. immediate possession

MCPHEE 2 LEVEL HOME:

Mature, large 2 level home in mixed residential/commercial neighbourhood includes 1.5 baths, large open kitchen, master on main level, with additional bdrms upstairs; yard has plenty of room for boat or RV storage; June 1 possession; $1200/mo.

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.

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite - spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox walking distance to everything. In suite storage. Extra large kitchen and dining area. Resident social room.

Elevator and security entry. A very well maintained and well managed building. Also One Bedroom & Den. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. 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.

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SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

INDEPENDENT LIVING w/supportive service at Stevenson place. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, new reno, 1 meal(supper) provided + wkly/housekeeping. 24 hr First Aid Responder and Security on-site, N/S, pet neg., wheelchair access. 339-2416

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided.

Call 250-338-7136 for tour.

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HOMES FOR RENT

COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, May 16, 2013

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)

SUITES, LOWER CENTRAL COURTENAY: Spacious legal 1 bdrm in nice area. Heated tile floors. Ref’s req’d, NS/NP, $750/mo util’s incld’d. Call (250)331-0293.

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

TOWNHOUSES

576 England Avenue Courtenay, B.C. 250-338-6900

2 BDRM. East Ctny. quiet townhouse development with carport, walkable to NIC, bus stop and park across the street! Bright unit with 5 appliances with nice upgrades & larger master bedroom & 1 1/2 bathrooms! N/P, N/S, $950/mth.

BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

450-19th Street, Courtenay

HOMES FOR RENT

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 1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay Clean and modern 1 bedroom available now.

Cat okay with pet deposit. Lease required.

Rent $625/month.

Call 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

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

To View, Call 250-338-7533

VANRIDGE MANOR

RUTHERFORD MANOR

123 Back Road, Courtenay

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas fireplaces - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Children welcome.

Quiet, well-maintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College.

No pets.

Call 250-703-2570

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.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay 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

1-800-961-7022

COURTENAY 3 BDRM,rancher duplex on Urquhart. Large open concept with F/S, W/D and laminate floors. N/S, N/P. $950/mth

PARK PLACE 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.

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

APARTMENT/CONDOS

COMOXRENOVATED 2 bdrm mobile. 55+. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $850. 250-339-1772.

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.

AUTO FINANCING

for rent, N/S N/P $900.00/mo.

250-218-3403, 250-334-4109.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

APARTMENTS

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

HOMES FOR RENT

STORAGE GARAGE for rent, Courtenay East. 10 ft ceilings, overhead door, secure. 20’x28’ @ $180/mo. Avail. June 1st 250-339-5285

www.meicorproperty.com

200 Back Road, Courtenay

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STORAGE

“YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Experts”

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.

RENTALS

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

COURTENAY EAST 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, 5 appls, gas F/P,garage, fenced yrd w/Lawn maintenance incl. N/S, small pet ok Avail May 15 - $1,150/mth DOWNTOWN COMOX 3 bdrm, 1 bath rancher, 4 appls., heat pump, sunroom, N/S, small pet negotiable.

Avail July 1- $1,050/mth COURTENAY: 2-BDRM mobile home on Braidwood Road.

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

Call (250)339-7566.

EAST COURTENAY- 4 bdrm Duplex w/ basement. 5 appls.

No pets. $1300. 250-335-0350 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.

Houses & Suites 3347 Royston Rd 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 5 appls., $975/mth Avail. Immed.

2319 Waveland Rd. 4 bed, 3 bath, N/S, 5 Appls., $1500/mth Avail. Immed.

2319 Arden Rd. 3 bed, 3 bath, 5 Appls., $1450/mth Avail. June 1st SUMMER - FALL Rental: June-Oct 30. Charming 1919 fully furn. 2 bd. Farm House 5 appls., lg screen sat. t.v. steps to deck, hot tub, huge mast. bdrm.Lg.workshop,riding mower 5 quiet acres, fruit trees. 7 min. to Courtenay-plus separate enchanting “Hobbit” style guest house/bath house. N/S Adult oriented, refs $1500 includes all utilities - Sat/t.v + DD 250-830-8181 dovecott@telus.net TRUMPETER RIDGE: 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, garage, patio, 5 appls, N/S, N/P, $925.

Call (250)337-8047.

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

www.pennylane.bc.ca

CARS

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.

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

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

Avail. Immed. - $925/mth KYOTO FRIENDLY BUILDING – DOWNTOWN COURTENAY 2 bdrm, 1 bath apt.

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

Immed. & 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 NEWER DUPLEX 3 bdrm & den, 3 bath, 5 appls, garage, fenced yrd, unfin. Bsmt., N/S, pet negotiable. Avail.

July.1 - $1,400/mth w/pet, $1,300 w/o pet PINE PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, patio, res. pkg.

Avail. July 1- $675/mth ASPEN WYNDE Adult oriented 2 bdrm & den patio home, 2 bath, 6 appls, garage, N/S, No pets.Avail. July 1- $1,150/mth

1997 CHRYSLER Intrepid.3.5.

150,000kms. PS-PB. Auto, Cruise control, Air cond. $1700. O.B.O. 250-923-7286

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

2002 MERCEDES Benz C230.

Very low kms. New tires, silver/black interior. Excellent condition. Parked in winter.

Manual, 6 speed. Leather seats. $7900. 250-287-2645

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

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.

HONDA CIVIC Hybrid 2007.

1owner; regular maintenance; 93,000km; automatic, cruise control, A/C, 2 sets wheels; dark blue grey, excellent cond. $9675 obo. Call 250-338-0806

SPORTS & IMPORTS

1965 SHELBY Cobra Mark 3 Roadster Replicar/2007 Factory Five Kit. All new parts (no donor parts), mint condition/ 2900 Miles. 5 Litre, 390 hp, Tremec 5 speed, power steering, power brakes, 8” rear end, 3.55 gears. Soft-top, dual roll bars, Toreador red w/ black interior, Halibrand replicas with knock-offs. 2010 appraised value - $72,500. Asking price $47,500. Rob & Michele Rounds. 250-914-3488. Email: rirounds@shaw.ca

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

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TRANSPORTATION

SPORTS & IMPORTS

TRUCKS & VANS

2003 NISSAN ACCENT. GS, PS, PB, HB. AM/FM cd player, new tires, 156,000 km. $2,900 obo. 250-204-6411

2005 F-350 4x4, turbo diesel, crew cab, 149km, black, fully loaded, sunroof, towing package, mint condition. $17,400.

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

MOTORCYCLES

FOR SALE - 2 electric bikes with helmets and plug-ins. $600 each. No license or plates required. Both need batteries. Call Geoff at 250334-4761.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1996-22’ Kodiak 5th Wheel.

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

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

MARINE BOATS

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

12’ ALUMINUM boat with 7.5 Honda outboard. $1100. obo.

250-923-1252

BAHà ’� FAITH

Holy Communion 10:00 am each Sunday

“Reflections on the Life of the Spirit� – ongoing study circle. All are welcome. ~~~ “The whole duty of man in this Day is to attain that share of the flood of grace which God poureth forth for him.�

Bahå’u’llåh

at Berwick, 1700 Comox Ave. Comox, BC All Welcome Tel: 250-941-0332

www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041…†250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

We Meet every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 4 pm www.cvuf.ca

250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)

250-890-9262

MENNONITE UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH

Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM Sunday School: 10:30 AM

2277 Enns Road, Black Creek.

Pastor Gordon Carter Office: 250.337.5341 Email: carter.gord@gmail.com

Comox Valley

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

Community Church

Join us this Sunday 30’ PENN YAN Tunnel Drive w. Fly bridge, 2-350 inboard Merc Cruisers, Tunnel Drive.

Good on fuel. Runs well. Must sell due to illness. $10,000.

250-923-3408

@ 10:30 am ~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~ Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry

2008 27’ Terry trailer, rear living, super slide, spacious layout, awning, 2 doors, walk around bed w/ custom queen mattress, must see. $16,800.

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

1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay 250-338-8221 www.cvsalarmy.ca church@cvsalarmy.ca BOSTON WHALER Montauk 17’.Mint cond. Built-in gas tank dual batteries & battery switch, VHF radio, Lowrance GPS/ sounder, Scotty electric downriggers. Merc 4 stroke 90 hp 180 hrs. Spring servicing complete. Trailer. (250)207-1047.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

Church of Our Lord

(BLACK CREEK) A Christ centered faith community dedicated to the Worship of God and the promotion of peace and social justice in His name.

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.

CHALET ARROWHEAD, hard side pop-up, light weight, check inter-net for model details, front box/3-way fridge, 3burner stove, furnace, hot water. $9000. Call 250-287-4855.

COMOX VALLEY WORSHIP DIRECTORY

www.coolcomox.ca Anglican Church in North America 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

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living hope

Real People Doing Real Life Seeking Real Change

Worship Services 10am Sundays Mark Isfeld School 1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay

www.stpeterscomox.ca

An Affirming Ministry

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

Sunday Worship and Children & Youth Program 10 am Saturday Service 5 pm Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966

St. George’s 6th & Fitzgerald Ave.

Courtenay

“The church with a heart in the heart of the city�

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 am SUNDAY SCHOOL Nursery-Grade 7 Minister: Peggy Jensen

of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning

www.centralchurchefc.com Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jake Hron

Val 250-338-7727 (office)

Comox Community Baptist Church Canadian Baptists of Western Canada

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 A.M. Pastor Rev. Clark Gietz

Everyone Welcome.

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things�

Sunday Celebration

10:00AM at Brooklyn Elementary School

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry�

Everyone Welcome

2201 Robert Lang Drive

Come where you will feel welcomed and received, stop trying to handle your cares alone, let us help, we care.

www.resonatechurch.ca

250-334-8424

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312

1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

Bay Community Church Congregational Christian Churches of Canada

Faith Family Friends

Sundays 10 am Nursery - Kid Jam Youth Group 1105 Pritchard Rd., Comox www.baychurch.net 250-339-7527

Rev. Fr. Anthony, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

SUNDAY 8:30 am & 10 am Holy Eucharist Sunday School 10 am WEDNESDAY 10 am Holy Eucharist 250-334-4331

http:/stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca

COURTENAY FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

JOIN US IN WORSHIP 9:15 am Contemporary Service

TRUCKS & VANS

PASTORS: Peter Rabey & Randy Dyck

11:00 am Traditional Service Nursery Care & Jr. Church @ 9:15 am

WITHĂ–AĂ–CLASSIĂ˜EDĂ–AD

COMOX UNITED

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

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.

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

Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

St. John the Divine

SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

stgeorgeuc@shaw.ca www.stgeorgesunitedchurch.com

Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

St. Peter

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

250.334.9777 livinghope@shaw.ca www.livinghopeonline.ca

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925

KESTREL 120. As new. L 12’6� W- 26� Very stable, wide, kayak, with titanium paddles, bailing pump & cover. Comes with garage overhead storage cradle. $1250. (250) 338-9683 or cell (250) 207-1047.

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2963 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay (across from Arden Elementary) 250-334-3432 www.courtenaybaptist.com

250-334-4961

10:30 am

(Old Fish and Game Building)

LUTHERAN

1250 Anderton Road, Comox

250-339-0224

Morning Service 11am Evening Service 7pm Friday Night Fellowship 7pm

PRESBYTERIAN

Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

2182 Comox Avenue, Comox “A place for you: John 14:2

10 am Sunday Worship

COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN 725 Aspen Rd., Comox

Service 10:30am Sunday, May 19

Guest Speaker: Rev. Elizabeth Forrester Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

Full Wheelchair Access

250-703-1652

Hearing Assistance

LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

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