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World war icon alive and writing Renee Andor Record Staff

HUPACASATH FIRST NATION councillor Brenda Sayers spoke Friday at an Inter-Continental Day of Action protest in Courtenay.

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The Comox Valley and other communities throughout the Pacific Rim banded together Friday on the Inter-Continental Day of Action against trade deals and corporate power.

The local chapter of the Council of Canadians, which organized a gathering at the corner of Fifth and England in downtown Courtenay, fears

trade agreements will make it more difficult for Valley residents to protect and strengthen public services and the environment.

The council says the pending Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) threatens Canada’s ability to make local, democratic decisions. Among other things, it says Canadians have paid $160 million, and are facing another $2.5 billion, in North American Free Trade Agree-

ment (NAFTA) claims.

“Our public health-care system has been challenged,” council member Barb Biley said.

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Courtenay’s Ken MacLeod recently opened his mail to discover a hand-signed letter from iconic Second World War songstress Dame Vera Lynn.

MacLeod had written to her earlier on behalf of a group of Comox Valley performers who put on a musical tribute called Memories of the War Years: A Musical Tribute to Veterans.

“It was a thrill and it was certainly a very personable letter,” MacLeod says of Lynn’s response, which he shared right away with Len Wilkie and the Lensmen and members of the Evergreen Choristers who performed in the tribute.

“Everybody’s thrilled. They think so highly of her, they really do. She’s very well thought of, very highly esteemed.”

The English singer, who is now 96, was known as The Forces’ Sweetheart during the Second World War as she travelled during the war to perform concerts for the troops. She was very famous, and MacLeod recalls hearing her voice fill his home when he was young.

“My mother had — everybody’s mother had — Vera Lynn records, so I knew of her music for years,” recalls MacLeod.

The musical tribute to veterans — which was performed in early November at the Florence Filberg Centre Conference Hall — featured a couple of Lynn’s songs famous during the Second World War, White Cliffs of Dover and We’ll Meet Again. The performance was dedicated to Lynn and to veterans in the audience.

MacLeod’s wife shot a video of

DAME VERA LYNN, who is now 96, was known as The Forces’ Sweetheart during the Second World War.

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the musical tribute and MacLeod sent the video and some photos of the cast along with the letter. Though MacLeod says he’s thrilled she responded, he’s not surprised because she has always been “the heart of the people.”

Lynn thanks MacLeod for his letter saying “it is so nice to hear from people from Canada,” and that she really enjoyed performing here, noting one concert on Vancouver Island in particular.

“Thank you for the tape and (keeping) these wonderful songs going, we must never forget those that gave their lives for us,” she continues, calling the tribute “marvellous.”

“Give my best wishes to all the boys and girls from the show and yourself, of course.”

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Herb Bradley organizers praying for some snow

Mount Washington is closed for skiing, at least for the time being, though the organizers of an adaptive snowsports event still hope to host an annual fundraiser on the slopes.

Despite the lack of snow, organizers hope to host the annual Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge on Feb. 16.

Named after the founder of adaptive snowsports in the Comox Valley, the event is the main fundraiser for the Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports. Proceeds support programs for 500-plus participants each season.

“To join in the fun, just round up three people willing to attach themselves to skis or snowboards and navigate down a gentle slalom course,” said Brian Lees, co-organizer of the 2014 HBPC. “No experience is required.”

Entry fee is $300, which includes lift tickets and lunch. For more information, contact Lees at 250-202-1513 or twinsport@shaw.ca, or Brian Gorman at 250-218-6335 or givebrianahug@gmail.com.

You can also visit www. visasweb.ca.

The Mount Washington Alpine Resort received a double whammy of no precipitation in recent weeks combined with an aggressive inversion weather pattern. As a

Quote of the Day It’s always ❝ a challenge for

small and medium-size arts centres to make sure they’re surviving.

But the kind of stability we’re seeing helps us focus on providing great exhibitions and programming.

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THE 2013 HERB Bradley Pepsi Challenge was a success, although the 2014 event needs snow on Mount Washington. result, the snowpack is too lean to continue with alpine and Nordic operations.

For the time being, the Nordic Centre is open on weekends only.

For the latest mountain information and to check webcams, visit

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“We knew we could make it through the first inversion which began a few days after our opening day on Jan. 12,” said resort spokesperson Brent Curtain.

“But the next inversion wave was even warmer

and deteriorated our snowpack so much it has forced us to close the mountain. Our plan is to reopen with the next significant snowfall.”

In a move to put season passholders’ minds at ease, Mount

Washington will implement a new ‘100 day assurance’ clause that guarantees 100 days (which is equal to 100 per cent) of skiing or boarding per winter season. The mountain will then deduct a point per day that the mountain is open. So for this season, the mountain is counting 14 days of open operations from Jan. 12 to 26. With the 100 day assurance, passholders are entitled to an 86 per cent credit towards the cost of next winter’s season pass.

Mount Washington is waiting to see what the season brings before making a decision on what to do with 6ixPak customers.

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College tuition fees rising over students’ objections Renee Andor Record Staff

North Island College students will pay two per cent more for their domestic tuition again next year.

The college’s Board of Governors voted last week to approve the two-per-cent increase for tuition and mandatory fees for courses and programs starting after Aug. 15.

Two per cent is the maximum allowable increase

for domestic tuition under the Province’s tuition limit policy.

The two student representatives on the board — Jacelyn Lobay and Amitej Walia — opposed the tuition increase, according to NIC director of college and community relations Susan Auchterlonie.

Lobay “stated that while the students recognize that the college’s current fiscal situation is difficult, annual tuition increases are, of

course, compounding, and as such, the rising cost of tuition is having a great impact on our students,” recalled Auchterlonie.

While Auchterlonie said the board understood Lobay’s concerns, it needs to be able to balance its budget.

This tuition increase means $74,000 in additional revenue for programs funded by the college’s base operating grant from the Province. As it did last

year, the college expects to receive a reduced operating grant from the Ministry of Advanced Education this year.

“We have been advised that we will be receiving a reduced operating grant which makes it, in the board’s perspective and the administration’s perspective, all that much more difficult to balance our budget,” said Auchterlonie, noting reduced operating grants are part of the Prov-

ince’s plan to save $50 million in advanced education spending over three years.

“Everyone was very respectful,” Auchterlonie said of the board’s discussion about the domestic tuition increase. “The students certainly understood the need from a budgetary point of view but also really wanted to impress the fact that our mandate is access and affordability, and by continuing to increase tuition it is becoming less

affordable for students from our region to attend.

“There’s a great deal of sympathy on the board for the students’ position.

It would, I believe, be the board’s preference not to have to increase tuition, if we were to be appropriately funded.”

Despite the tuition increase, NIC continues to have the lowest tuition of post-secondary institutions on Vancouver Island.

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Annual Spin-a-Thon raises money to help kids play sports Erin Haluschak Record Staff

He just keeps on spinning, but it’s not just in circles.

Glenn Hascarl, a fitness instructor with the Comox Recreation Commission, is organizing the third annual Spin-a-Thon, a

24-hour spin bike fundraiser with all proceeds raised benefiting the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program.

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helps financially disadvantaged kids participate in physical recreation.

“This year, we’ve got a larger facility (Gym A), there will be snacks, a play area for kids, and I’m hoping to have more people stick around to create a social atmosphere,” explained Hascarl.

The event is scheduled for March 1 and 2, beginning at 3 p.m.

Saturday and running until 3 p.m. Sunday.

There will be a wrapup following the last hour, and Hascarl hopes to beat his goal of $16,000 raised last year.

“The goal this year is to surpass $20,000,” he said. “All money raised in the fundraiser stays in the Comox Valley.”

He encourages riders from all experiences levels, adding participants don’t have to be cyclists or regular gym attendees to join.

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The ‘O’-Spot will feature oyster and geoduck bars paired with award-winning wine and beer as well as an endless array of gourmet eats from Tria Fine Catering featuring shellfish and seafood, and a medley of non-seafood choices for those who prefer something from the land rather than the ocean.

Featured entertainers Rosie Bitts Burlesque and The Dirty Boys, a five-piece band from Victoria playing prohibition-era jazz and country swing, will have guests throwing caution to the wind and dancing up a storm.

Tickets are available online at www.bcshellfishfestival.ca or at the office at 250-890-7561.

The event will be held Feb. 14 at the Florence Filberg Centre. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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The inaugural Spina-Thon featured 120 participants and raised approximately $8,000.

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An online campaign has generated more than $20,000 for Gayle Bates, a popular Comox Valley resident who is battling breast cancer.

Over the years, Gayle has emceed various fundraising events, instructed customer service training programs and taught waste reduction classes.

She also sits on various boards.

The single, self-employed mother and grandmother will not be able to work for about a year during treatments.

“Thank you so much for the peace of mind that you kind souls have afforded our mom,” Gayle’s children Jackson Tegu and Ashley Hoffart state on the campaign page.

Three business owners have insisted Gayle accept their services or goods without compensation.

Upwards of 270 people have made online donations. Visit www.gofundme.com/gayle-bates.

A fundraising event with a Bollywood theme is being held April 4 at the Filberg Centre. The goal is to raise about $10,000 for reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com Bates.

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The Comox ValFor 2014, in work- “However, we’re asking ley Regional District ing with Fisheries and residents to do their (CVRD) is encouraging Oceans Canada, and part to conserve water residents connected seeing the 2013 outmi- to ensure that flows to the Comox Valley gration of salmon hap- remain as low as poswater system to con- pening earlier in the sible.” serve water during the season, BC Hydro has Due to the altered biannual fish screen moved the cleaning up schedule for fish screen cleaning on the Punt- to February so it’s more cleaning, BC Hydro will ledge Diversion Dam effective. not need to dewater scheduled from Feb. 3 BC Hydro has set the penstock in April. to 5. the dates of Feb. 3 to0 5 Therefore, the CVRD The fish is not anticiscreens posipating moving The CVRD is not expecttioned in the to Stage Three BC Hydro ing to move to a higher stage water restricpenstock at of restrictions during this time tions to support the Puntledge BC Hydro’s Diversion Dam as the winter months are the spring mainterequire two lowest water-use period of the nance in April cleanings per year. However, we’re asking resi- as traditionally year. scheduled.

This dam, dents to do their part to conThere’s a located about serve water to ensure that flows possibility that 3.7 kilometres remain as low as possible. another fish downstream screen cleaning Koreen Gurak will be done of the Comox Lake dam, is in later spring where the water is to dewater the pipeline depending on the condiverted from the river and clean the screens. ditions and the timing During those three of juvenile salmonid into a pipeline that travels five kilometres days, the CVRD will be outmigration. Workto the generating sta- required to pull water ing together with BC tion and back into the from the Puntledge Hydro, the CVRD will River and not the BC assess the situation river.

The purpose of the Hydro pipeline. and identify the need “The CVRD is not to move to a higherscreens is to screen fish that enter the pipeline expecting to move to a stage water restriction and return them back higher stage of restric- at that time. into the Puntledge tions during this time To keep up-to-date River. The annual as the winter months with the latest water spring cleaning is usu- are the lowest water- restrictions, visit www. ally scheduled for April use period of the year,” c o m o x v a l l e y r d . c a / each year as grass, said Koreen Gurak, restrictions. manager algae and debris get CVRD’s — Comox Valley communications. lodged into the screens. of Regional District

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Barriers to employment was another issue discussed.

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HELP FOR BLIND Two CNIB representatives and the executive of the local White Cane Club presented the Comox Library recently with a reading machine to assist those with vision impairment.

It was paid for by the Canadian Council of the Blind and White Cane with a $4,000 donation from the Comox Lions. Feb. 2 to 8 is White Cane Week.

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Fundraiser for Markus All of the proceeds from a beer-and-burger night Feb. 9 will benefit the family of Markus Yule, 10, who is suffering from brain cancer.

The Comox Valley boy underwent surgery at BC Children’s Hospital in October to remove one of two tumours on his brain.

Although the surgery was considered successful, doctors were not able to remove all of the large tumour, as portions of it are embedded in the brain and cannot be removed surgically, say fundraiser organizers.

“We are hoping to help Mark and Yvonne financially as they fight through this life-changing event so they can be by their son’s side in Vancouver, which will be upwards of another six months,” they add.

“Markus’ dad Mark works out of town most of the time, as his job takes him to various places renovating and constructing, however his life has been put on hold as he stays by his son on his road to recovery. We are hoping to show the Yules the

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The Province is in the process of consulting with British Columbians to help identify barriers and increase accessibility for people with disabilities.

The first in a series of sessions last month in Courtenay drew about 80 people who met with Social Development and Social Innovation Minister Don McRae. “It was a greatly attended event,” McRae said. “The conversation was outstanding. People were really engaged in the process.”

Accessibility and ‘visitability’ were among the issues discussed.

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Storied Blind Boys will ‘spiritually uplift’ VIMF crowd For those who regularly attend the Vancouver Island MusicFest, the Sunday morning Gospel Show has become one of the most anticipated performances of the weekend.

This year, executive producer Doug Cox has booked the fivetime Grammy-winning gospel group Blind Boys of Alabama to headline the MusicFest mainstage on Sunday morning, July 13.

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The Blind Boys of Alabama first sang together in 1944. Since then, the group’s output has spanned seven decades of tours and appearances.

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Thursday Jazz Night has special treat this week And now for something completely different!

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Georgia Straight Jazz Society Thursday night performances usually feature fine musicians from this region of Vancouver Island, but this week will be a significant digression from the ordinary when the highly respected Edmonton-based Don Berner Sextet takes the stage at 7:30 p.m.

This out-of-the-ordinary event occurs due to the band having a spare Thursday evening in their Western Canada tour schedule, which just happened to coincide with the jazz club schedule. So this is your first local opportunity to see and listen to this muchvaunted lineup of fine jazz musicians, including one of Canada’s fastest-rising saxophone stars.

The sextet features the compositional talents of all of its members, who are all very capable bandleaders and composers in their own right.

The horns in the sextet consist of Doug Berner, Don Berner, and Audrey Ochoa, while the rhythm section is filled out by Chris Andrew at the keys, Marc Beaudin on bass, and Juno Award nominee Sandro Dominelli at the drum kit.

Those folks who know the contemporary jazz scene in Canada will know that this is a group not to be

ers’ concert are on sale at Bop City and Red Carpet, as well as the Avalanche Liquor Store and Thursday night club nights.

For more information about the Georgia Straight Jazz Society, follow us at www.georgiastraightjazz.com or on Facebook.

• • • Jazz society members are further reminded that the GSJS AGM will be held at the Avalanche Bar, in the back room, on Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m.

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The Georgia Straight Jazz Society presents: “ONE OF CANADA’S fastest-rising saxophone stars,” Don Berner leads a sextet this Thursday at the Avalanche Bar and Grill.

I don’t wear a fedora, I don’t ❝ wear zoot suits, and I don’t sleep in till noon.

Don Berner ❞ missed. They’ve been recorded by the CBC and broadcast on both Tonic and Canada Live as well as being found online at CBC’s Concerts on Demand.

If you’re a fan of the high energy, heavy swing, and intricate compositions of the groups of Dave Holland, Art Blakey, or the Marsalis Brothers, this is a band that car-

ries on those traditions while engaging in new and original material.

“I don’t wear a fedora, I don’t wear zoot suits, and I don’t sleep in till noon,” says Berner.

He’s a regular performer at the Edmonton Jazz Festival, served as its co-producer for two years, and has been a featured performer at the

Montreal Jazz Festival.

He’s also played alongside the Temptations, and performed at the Festival Internacional Cervantino in Mexico, to name only a few accomplishments.

Juno Award winner P.J. Perry has called Don Berner “one of Canada’s fastest-rising saxophone stars.

Reeds, doubles, solos, he does it all.”

Berner is the lead alto player in the Edmonton Jazz Orchestra. He can be heard on numerous CDs including his own debut CD Sextet and

the sextet’s latest, Love Letters to a Rat Free Capital. Copies of these and other Berner CDs will be on sale at the club this Thursday.

This will be a popular event, so plan on arriving a little earlier than usual if you want to meet friends and get the best seats. Cover charge will be our regular $5, but people are encouraged to donate additional amounts to cover the additional expenses incurred on this tour.

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The Comox Valley Art Gallery is hosting a hello/ goodbye party on Wednesday evening to say farewell to two key staff members and introduce their replacements.

Curator Anh Le, who joined the gallery in 2007, is moving to Vancouver.

She began as program co-ordinator, became executive director in 2010, and has been the curator since 2011.

The gallery is also saying a temporary farewell to executive director Sharon Karsten, who recently gave birth to her second child.

Karsten will be on maternity leave for one year.

“Anh did a magnificent job over the past six years,” said Roger Albert, president of the gallery’s board of directors. “While we’re very sad to see her go, we’re excited to see her pursue new opportunities.”

Albert said the gallery is also excited to welcome Angela Somerset as the new curator/program direc-

tor. Somerset has a strong background in interdisciplinary art practice, with a focus on installation art, visual art, video and sound art, performance, print media and artist’s books.

“Angela brings a great deal of energy, passion and skill to the job,” he said.

“Her background and experience will help with a smooth transition.”

Albert said Wednesday’s party will also give people a chance to get to know Glen Sanford, who will serve as executive director while Karsten is on maternity leave, and Sue Pyper, who joined the gallery gift shop team in December.

The hello/goodbye party will take place Feb. 5 at the Comox Valley Art Gallery at 580 Duncan Ave. in Courtenay.

There will be a cash bar, and light snacks will be served. It runs from 6 to 8 p.m., everyone is welcome to attend, and admission is free.

For more details about the Comox Valley Art Gallery and coming exhibitions, visit www. comoxvalleyartgallery.com or look for Comox Valley Art Gallery on Facebook.

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DISCOVER ART SATURDAYS at the Comox Valley Art Gallery are a great opportunity to have a fun family outing.

Art experience very interactive Free event open to public once every month

The Comox Valley Art Gallery invites you to Discover Art Saturday on Feb. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m.

This is a free, family friendly event that is open to the public, so it’s perfect for an afternoon with your kids, or a creative date with friends.

Discover Art Saturday is an interactive visual art experience held on the second Saturday of every month.

This event is drop-in and features art making hosted by the gallery’s volunteers.

Visit the art exhibits and then sit down to create; draw, sketch, paint, colour and collage.

Basic art materials are supplied for everyone to share and explore.

Come by for fun, creative, affordable activities, with emphasis on families!

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She strongly believes in giving back to her community and currently sits on 4 boards including the Young Professionals of Campbell River and as a member of the CASB (CA School of Business) Student Advisory Council.

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AWARD-WINNING BLUES GUITARIST David Gogo will play the blues on Valentine’s Day in downtown Courtenay.

Gogo possesses lengthy resumé Don’t sing the blues this Valentine’s Day — let David Gogo and his band do that for you in The Venue Formerly Known As Joe’s Garage in Courtenay.

As one of Canada’s hardest-working and most prolific blues guitar virtuosos, Gogo has amassed a worldwide fanbase and an impressive list of accomplishments.

He has earned four Juno Award nominations, the 2012 Western Canadian Music Award for Blues Recording of the Year, the CBC Saturday Night Blues’ Great Canadian Blues Award for a lifetime contribution to the blues in Canada, and has twice been named Maple Blues Guitarist of the Year.

In March 2013, he was the supporting act for blues legend B.B. King for the third time in his career, this time at the Port Theatre in Gogo’s hometown of Nanaimo.

Gogo has released 13 albums to date and has been a guest on a number of recordings. He has composed music for television and major motion pictures and his songs have been performed and recorded by musicians worldwide.

He continues to tour relentlessly, performing across North America and Europe in venues ranging from small blues bars to massive blues festivals.

Because of limitations set out in the rules for the special occasions license, tickets must be purchased in advance of the show and are available at Bop City Records.

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Doors open at 8:30 p.m. with the show starting at 9. For more information, phone 250-702-6456.

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The First Thursday concert series with Bee Wolf Ray continues this month, after missing January, ready for another year of informal musical treats at the Zocalo.

Stay tuned for a tribute to Pete Seeger, a brand new Leonard Cohen cover and much more.

Bee is a folk/indie singer and songwriter from Hornby Island who uses her natural facility with voice, words and images, melodies and chords to paint pictures both sweet and savage, to captivate the imagination and inspire thought and feeling.

Bee happily makes the journey to the Valley from Hornby to offer her voice and songs (and song interpretations). Her music has a raw, sweet sound with a soft edge of pleasurable intimacy.

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BEE WOLF RAY travels from Hornby Island to play this Thursday at the Zocalo Café. conversation.

Her songs reflect her belief in universal values and speak creatively and humorously to themes like true love, the environment, feminism, the human condition and of course, revolution.

Bob Marley, when asked, “What is music?” replied, “Music is lyrics.” Come out to the Zocalo on Feb. 7, and you will hear lyrics. The show goes from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

There will be a hat to accept donations for the musician. Every first Thursday of the month, stay tuned for an enjoyable evening of intimate singersongwriter music while you enjoy delicious food and drink at the Zocalo Café.

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ANNE MURRAY An evening of her greatest hits and the imagery never seen on the big screen.

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Anne Murray announced to the world May, 2007 she was embarking on her final tour, retiring to a life of golf and leisure.

Murray was the first Canadian female solo artist to go number one on the American Billboard chart, sell a gold record in both Canada and the US, first woman and, first Canadian to win album of the year. Anne has received a jaw dropping 24 Junos, along with 4 Grammys over her 40 year career.

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Working behind the scenes in the Emergency Room, carrying out a variety of duties to support staff and extend comfort and compassion to family and patients. Volunteers must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Shifts available are Tuesday, Saturday or Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or Saturday 3:00-6:00 p.m. This opportunity is available to adult volunteers.

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As part of our Handcrafting Revival, we have developed the Woolly Mammoth Craft Club. If you would like to share your knitting and/or crocheting skills, as a mentor, please join us. We are seeking to foster and facilitate meaningful intergenerational relationships. This program starts Jan 15th, Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30pm all ages. For more details, contact Kim Dawn by laketrailvision@gmail.com or leave a message at 250-7029300 for Danuie.

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BLUES DOUBLE HEADER Suzie Vinnick and Blind Boy Paxton performed Jan. 29 in an Acoustic Blues Double Header. It was part of the first WinterBites Festival in the Comox Valley. The music ended Friday with Cousin Harley.

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North Island College’s Institute of War and Peace will present a screening of Waltz with Bashir on Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stan Hagen Theatre on NIC’s Comox Valley campus.

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One night at a bar, an old friend tells director Ari Folman about a recurring nightmare in which he is chased by 26 vicious dogs. Every night, the same number of beasts.

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He needs to discover the truth about that time and about himself. As Ari delves deeper and deeper into the mystery, his memory begins to creep up in surreal images.

Waltz with Bashir is the result — a stirring, award-winning documentary about the 1982 Lebanon War, the siege of Beirut, the relationship between the Israeli army and Bashir Gemayel, senior commander of the Lebanese Christian militia (the Phalangists) and soon-to-be President of Lebanon, and the Phalangist massacre of Palestinian refugee

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Men, women, the elderly and children, were all killed with horrific cruelty.

News of the massacre shocked the entire world and a spontaneous protest by hundreds of thousands Israeli citizens forced the Israeli government to create an official inquiry committee to investigate the liability of Israeli political and military authorities.

Waltz with Bashir won the 2009 Golden Globes Award for Best Foreign Film, and was nominated for Best Foreign Film for the 2009 Academy Awards.

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Strathcona Nordics in top form at BC Cup #2 cross-country race in Vernon -- SEE PAGE 23

Still time to enter a team in VISAS’ Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge

-- SEE PAGE 24

COMOX VALLEY RECORD ♦ SPORTS EDITOR: EARLE COUPER ♦ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2014

North Division title race in home stretch

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Second-place Glacier Kings and first-place Storm both have five RS games left Earle Couper Record Staff

Gimme five.

That’s the number of points by which the Comox Valley Glacier Kings trail the Campbell River Storm in their race for top spot in the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League.

Both teams have five regular season games left in which to decide the issue, including a Feb. 10 showdown in Campbell River.

The Yetis fell a bit farther back of the Storm after splitting their last two games while C.R. is on a three-game winning streak.

On Jan. 31 in Courtenay, the Glacier Kings got fourpoint performances from first star Eric Margo (1g, 3a) and second star Duncan Pernal (2g, 2a) in a 6-1 rout of North Division cellar-dwellers Oceanside Generals.

Third star Liam Shaw added two assists.

The Generals out-shot the G-Kings 36-28, with Michael Hails picking up the win. The visitors were 0-for-5 on the power play while the Yetis went 2-for-4.

Comox Valley led 2-1 after one period and 5-1 after

GLACIER KINGS’ AP Ethan Sundstrom gets airborne against the Oceanside Generals in Jan. 31 VIJHL action at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. The Icemen posted a convincing 6-1 victory.

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It was the final regular season meeting between the two teams, and after an uneventful first 40 minutes the players decided to bid each other a less-thanfond farewell as fighting and game misconducts kept game officials hopping in the third period.

On Jan. 29 the Yetis were at Bear Mountain Arena

in Victoria where they dropped a 7-5 decision to the Westshore Wolves.

The Glacier Kings outshot the Wolves 49-30, including 25-12 in the third period, but Westshore goalie Nick Dueck was up to the challenge. Blake Pearson took the loss.

Second star Jordan Kamprath led the G-Kings with two goals while Taylor

Bowman, Pernal and Jonas Horvath added one each.

Nick Govig chipped in a pair of helpers.

The teams were tied 2-2 after one with the Wolves up 4-2 after two.

Brett Lervold, who is second in league scoring, notched a hat trick for Westshore, including the game winner.

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The Storm’s final five RS games are Feb. 5 (A) vs.

Westshore, Feb. 7 (A) vs.

Peninsula, Feb. 10 (H) vs.

Comox Valley, Feb. 14 (H) vs. Victoria and Feb. 15 (A) vs. Oceanside.

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for

Natural Cheese Slices 160-200gr

& MATCH for $ 10 Sunrype Juice 1lt

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10

Medium Tub

Deli Salad

Fruit Greek Traditional Potato Coleslaw vinaigrette

10

2$ for

MIX

10

2$ Saputo

10

BC Grown “Extra Fancy”

3 $

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for 5lb bag

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5000 Apple Sauce 625ml

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12-16x100gr

3

99

907gr

5

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Stevia In The Raw Packets or Sugar In The Raw Golden Sugar

2$

50’s or 500gr

397gr

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Feb. 3-9,

1.42lt

99

275ml

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effect

Vegetable or Canola Oil

10kg

4

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Cranberry Cocktail

375gr

500gr

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Jam

Turkey Bacon

99

per lb

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4

99

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Lilydale

Brats & Italiano Sausages

Family Pack , 8.79 per kg

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5,000

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Chicken Wings 650gr

Heritage Angus 852gr

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4

4lt

99

Shake ’n Bake Coating Mix

2 $4 for

Selected, 265-300gr

99

7 99 9 99

Range Fed Angus Beef Burgers

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500gr

Sausage Ring

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2 $4 for

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177-227gr

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7500

99¢

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Mr. Noodles Noodle Cup 64gr

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General Mills Black Diamond

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Ultra Thin or Traditional Pizza 334-433gr

for

Black Diamond

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9

3$

99

2$ for

Black Diamond

Black Diamond

Cheestrings

Shredded Cheese

5

4

99

99

226-250gr

¢

Powerade

Unico

4$ for

Pasta

700-900gr

5

Valley Selections Vegetables 300-500gr

2$ for

Knorr

5

3$ for

Green Giant

Frozen Vegetables

750gr

2$ for

5$ for

5

2

99

Ragu

900ml

630-640ml

3$ for

40-83gr

3

99

5

9

99

7

4x100g multipack or 500-650g Tub

Nature Valley

General Mills

General Mills

160-230gr

Selected, 330-380gr

425-505gr

Cereal

Granola Bars

Oatmeal Crisp Cereal

2$ for

5

Tropicana

3$ for

26-41gr

4

3$ for

SpongeTowels

5

for

Juice

3

3

5

plus applicable fees

5

99

450ml

Apple Sauce

4 3

4

6x110-113gr

2$ for

for

plus applicable fees

5

Mott’s Fruitsations

100% Natural Apple Juice

3$

4

for

plus applicable fees

5 1.82lt

AWWWW... THAT’ SO SWEET! Valentine or Red Velvet Cookies 312-468gr

5

3$

Fruitsations Snack Cup

Pillsbury

99

5

Mott’s

2$ for

for

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99

6x94-126’s

2$

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1lt

Multi Facial Tissue

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Naked

100% Fruit Smoothie

Pancake & Waffle Mix or Syrup

Selected, 1.75lt

Oil

Scotties

Paper Towels

2 Aunt Jemima

SCOTTIES TOURNAMENT of HEARTS Feb . 1 - 9

99

4

99

99

905gr or 750ml

5$

Gravy or Sauce Mix

Dry Soup Mix

890ml

for

12’s

3

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620ml

Knorr

Mayonnaise

Double Roll Bathroom Tissue

99

2$

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2x100gr

3$

plus applicable fees

Knorr

5

Hellmann’s

Swiss Milk Chocolate Rose

160gr or 300ml

2

5 99

¢

plus applicable fees

Simply Broth

5

Toblerone

Sauce

99

for

Sports Drink

710ml

112-147gr

Olivieri 270-350gr

3$

plus applicable fees

Use your Q-Card when you purchase any 270-350gr Oliveri filled pasta and you are automatically entered to win a dozen roses!

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Pure Premium Coconut Water

Pasta Sidekicks

Green Giant

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Zico

5

Mix or match any 2 of these advertised Cheerios boxes & get

414ml

99

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¢

Green Giant

4

99

Bean, Chick Peas or Lentils

796ml

5

for

Vitamin Water

Unico

Tomatoes

for

2$

591ml

99

Unico

2$ Glaceau

340gr

915-930gr

600gr

7

336gr

Ground Coffee

Selected, 350-500gr

Signature Bread

454gr

Nabob Coffee Company

Cheerios Cereal

Dempster’s

Soft Margarine

500gr

Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese

500gr

Becel

2

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Nestle

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Smarties

Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix

140gr

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3

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Ultra Thin or Traditional Pizza 334-433gr

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3$

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2$ for

Black Diamond

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Cheestrings

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5

4

99

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226-250gr

¢

Powerade

Unico

4$ for

Pasta

700-900gr

5

Valley Selections Vegetables 300-500gr

2$ for

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5

3$ for

Green Giant

Frozen Vegetables

750gr

2$ for

5$ for

5

2

99

Ragu

900ml

630-640ml

3$ for

40-83gr

3

99

5

9

99

7

4x100g multipack or 500-650g Tub

Nature Valley

General Mills

General Mills

160-230gr

Selected, 330-380gr

425-505gr

Cereal

Granola Bars

Oatmeal Crisp Cereal

2$ for

5

Tropicana

3$ for

26-41gr

4

3$ for

SpongeTowels

5

for

Juice

3

3

5

plus applicable fees

5

99

450ml

Apple Sauce

4 3

4

6x110-113gr

2$ for

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5

Mott’s Fruitsations

100% Natural Apple Juice

3$

4

for

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5 1.82lt

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3$

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99

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Mott’s

2$ for

for

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99

6x94-126’s

2$

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1lt

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Naked

100% Fruit Smoothie

Pancake & Waffle Mix or Syrup

Selected, 1.75lt

Oil

Scotties

Paper Towels

2 Aunt Jemima

SCOTTIES TOURNAMENT of HEARTS Feb . 1 - 9

99

4

99

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5$

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Dry Soup Mix

890ml

for

12’s

3

for

620ml

Knorr

Mayonnaise

Double Roll Bathroom Tissue

99

2$

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2x100gr

3$

plus applicable fees

Knorr

5

Hellmann’s

Swiss Milk Chocolate Rose

160gr or 300ml

2

5 99

¢

plus applicable fees

Simply Broth

5

Toblerone

Sauce

99

for

Sports Drink

710ml

112-147gr

Olivieri 270-350gr

3$

plus applicable fees

Use your Q-Card when you purchase any 270-350gr Oliveri filled pasta and you are automatically entered to win a dozen roses!

Filled Pasta

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Pasta Sidekicks

Green Giant

Simply Steam Vegetables

Zico

5

Mix or match any 2 of these advertised Cheerios boxes & get

414ml

99

540ml

¢

Green Giant

4

99

Bean, Chick Peas or Lentils

796ml

5

for

Vitamin Water

Unico

Tomatoes

for

2$

591ml

99

Unico

2$ Glaceau

340gr

915-930gr

600gr

7

336gr

Ground Coffee

Selected, 350-500gr

Signature Bread

454gr

Nabob Coffee Company

Cheerios Cereal

Dempster’s

Soft Margarine

500gr

Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese

500gr

Becel

2

99

Nestle

Nestle

Smarties

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140gr

225-500gr

3

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3

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1

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Crisco Shortening 454gr

3500 Beatrice Orange Juice 1.75lt

5000 Kraft Deli Deluxe Swiss Cheese Slices 200gr

5000 Colgate Toothpaste Tube Regular or Winterfresh 130ml

Pastrami

1

per 100gr

Jalapeno Monterey Jack Cheese

1

99

1 1

Macedonian Style Feta Cheese

per 100gr

PER

100 gr

Crispy Chicken Drumsticks

99 per 100gr

CHINESE FOOD Available at Select Stores

8

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Dinner for Four

42

99

95

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69

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69

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Sockeye Salmon Fillets

Skinless Halibut Fillets

3

2500 Tresemme Shampoo or Conditioner Selected, 700-900ml

3000

Schneiders

69

German Edam Cheese

Endust Dusting Aid 284gr

Ivory Bar Soap 4x113gr

per 100gr

CHEESE CENTRE

2500

5000

49

Kentucky Chicken Breast

Each

Q

Classic Oven Roast Ham

Lilydale

FRESH DELI SANDWICHES AND WRAPS

1

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Frozen or Previously Frozen

Machine Peeled Shrimp

1

49

per 100gr

49 PER

per 100gr

100gr

Frozen or Previously Frozen Under 15

Raw Argentine Red Tiger Prawns

2

49 per 100gr

2

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Dutch Boy

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Imitation Crab Meat

250gr

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2.03lt

5

2$7

Oaas Oasis

Health Break Juice 1.75lt

plus applicable fees

2$7

Sunlight

Raisin Bread E ach

5 ,000 BULK Quinoa

99

Quality Fresh

Sweet Treats Yogurt Raisins 200gr

1

Liquid Tea Concentrate

99

946ml

4

4

99

Xyla

454gr

99

Bragg’s

All Purpose Seasoning

100% Xylitol

5

99

1.5lt

99 3

946ml

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¢

per 100gr

Tazo

500gr 5

Liquid Dish Soap

99 3

for

Organic Peanut O Butter B

for

Automatic Dishwasher Detergent

2$5

for

for

Finish

1.6lt or 1.8kg

2$6

Nuts To You N

Nature’s Path

Celestial Celestia Ce ele lesti tia Seasonings

Arm & Hammer

5

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Tortillas

2$

In Store Baked

Country Harvest

Casa Mendosa

Cheesecake Slice

99

Bonus Q-Points

Blueberry Muffins

Cookies

5

5

99

Cleaner

Quality Fresh

Sweet Treats Red Berries 250gr

1

99

Quality Fresh

Hold the Salt Cashews

Roasted Jumbo Unsalted, 350gr

765-950ml

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¢

5.49 per kg

99

Mexican Grown

2.18 per kg

¢ per lb

4” Assorted Bulbs

2$

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Exta Large

Red Bell Pepperss

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99

California “Dole” “Dolle””

99

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score board HOCKEY VANCOUVER ISLAND JUNIOR LEAGUE

North Division GP W L T OTL PTS GF GA 43 28 11 2 2 60 196 114 43 26 14 1 2 55 152 138 44 24 17 2 1 51 159 143 45 6 36 1 2 15 93 209 South Division Team GP W L T OTL PTS GF GA Victoria Cougars 44 34 8 1 1 70 210 80 Peninsula Panthers 43 27 11 2 3 59 189 139 Westshore Wolves 44 18 18 3 5 44 174 193 Kerry Park Islanders 44 15 23 1 5 36 148 196 Saanich Braves 44 11 31 1 1 24 103 212 Jan. 29 Comox Valley 5 Westshore 7 Jan. 31 Oceanside 1 Comox Valley 6 Feb. 6 Comox Valley @ Victoria Feb. 8 Nanaimo @ Comox Valley 7:30 p.m. Sports Centre #1

Team Campbell River C.V. Glacier Kings Nanaimo Buccaneers Oceanside Generals

HOCKEY SCORING LEADERS VIJHL Top 10 Player Tm G A B. deVries CR 28 52 B. Lervold WS 31 37 C. Logan Pen 25 42 A. Milligan Pen 41 24 B. Taekema CR 35 31 G. Dunlop Nan 24 36 G. Zagrodney Vic 8 52 B. Roney Vic 29 25 C. Peterson WS 16 36 D. Pernal Com 23 28 Glacier Kings Top 10 Player GP G A Duncan Pernal 43 23 28 Ali Gotmy 43 20 24 Derian Hamilton 41 8 30 Liam Shaw 43 15 21 J. Kamprath 28 8 13 Nicholas Tupper 35 5 16 Taylor Bowman 39 5 13 Jonas Horvath 41 8 7 Grant Iles 42 6 8 Cody Eliason 37 4 10

Pt 80 68 67 66 66 60 60 54 52 51 Pt 51 44 38 36 21 21 18 15 14 14

10-PIN BOWLING CRYSTAL LANES 50+ Seniors Team QTR YTD Hopefuls 95 214 Spare Shooters 82 212.5 Amigos 78 211.5 Class Act 77 202 Limeys 70 194 King Pins 68.5 194.5 Happy Wanderers 54 215 Flyers 54 219 Quinsam Auto 47 169 Strikers 39.5 163.5 Team High Game Score Spare Shooters 653 High Game Hcp. King Pins 889 High Series Score Spare Shooters 1851 High Series Hcp. Class Act 2477 Men High Game Score Doug Ellis 205 High Game Hcp. Ken Nagata 271 High Series Score Hogie McCrae 550 High Series Hcp. Herb Baines 660

Ladies High Game Score Claire Brown 196 High Game Hcp. Claire Brown 249 High Series Score Claire Brown 523 High Series Hcp. Claire Brown 682

8-BALL C.V. POOL LEAGUE Team RW PT GW Rack-No-Phobia 59 2351 180 Scratch 58 2382 179 Breaking Bad 57 2256 154 Drive By 56 2311 173 Misspent Youth 56 2307 168 Choc-O-Lot 54 2310 167 Chalk-A-Holics 53 2288 171 Classics 51 2262 155 4 Men & A Lady 50 2164 145 Team Cuddles 47 2272 159 Balls In Hand 42 2143 141 Who’s Counting? 42 2037 122 Chalk-N-Awe 39 2122 141 Chalk One Up! 36 2041 121 Cue-Tease 35 2000 113 The Breakers 34 2018 121 Mex Hookers 22 1870 93 Darn Winians 19 1743 89 RW-rounds won; PT-points; GWgames won Player of Year Standings Player GP Pts Ostwald, Werner 52 98.6 Horton, Rob 54 88.1 Caton, Bernie 68 79.1 Douglas, Ron 36 75.2 Kellogg, Jim 36 72.0 Mynott, Kris 24 72.0 Stewart, Wayne 64 71.6

CRIBBAGE NORTH ISLAND LEAGUE Doubles Team W Elks 8 Comox Golf 6 CR Eagles 6 Comox Legion 4 Singles Team W Comox Legion 10 CR Eagles 4 Elks 3 Comox Golf 4

L 4 5 6 9

T 2 3 2 1

Pt 18 15 14 9

L 1 4 7 9

T 3 6 4 1

Pt 23 14 10 9

STRATHCONA NORDICS RACERS represented the Island well in Kamloops at BC Cup #2.

Nordics in top form Last weekend, Strathcona Nordics racers enjoyed two days of fast races in Kamloops at the BC Cup #2. A team of 20 Vancouver Island cross-country ski racers, ranging in age from 11 to adult masters, travelled to the Interior with their coaches and support crew, and they met with fantastic results.

Head coach Dave Battison says, “BC Cup #2 was one of our best races in the past few years. The athletes were very strong and technically ready. I was very proud of our entire squad. Overall, it was a great weekend of tough racing.”

The team brought a total of nine

medals back to the Island. In classic technique racing Stephen Lamon - bronze, Tallon Noble - gold, Alec Stapff - silver, Avalon Wasteneys gold, and Marilyn Atkinson - bronze.

In skate technique races, Tallon Noble - gold, Alec Stapff - silver, Lynn Swift - silver, and Marilyn Atkinson - bronze. Many athletes on the squad also enjoyed top 10 finishes and personal bests.

You can learn more about the Strathcona Nordics recreational and racing programs on the their website at StrathconaNordics.com.

– Strathcona Nordics

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Whalers keep it close

PARTICIPANTS PREPARE FOR fundraising fun at last year’s Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge on Mount Washington.

VISAS fundraiser on tap There’s still time to register a team for the 2014 Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge, which is scheduled to take place Sunday, Feb. 16 on Mount Washington.

Over the years many Vancouver Island businesses and families have supported this annual event by entering a team for a fun day on the slopes.

The Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge (HBPC), named after the founder of adaptive snowsports in the Comox Valley, is Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports’ (VISAS) main fundraiser. Pro-

Families can try horseshoes

The Comox Valley Horseshoe Club is holding its annual meeting Sunday, Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. sharp in the Salish Building at Lewis Park in Courtenay.

The club wants everyone to play the game, and has a family plan (“A first for British Columbia,” spokesperson Oliver Watkins says) where mom and dad (adults) pay $25 while two or three kids (8 to 17 years) are free.

“Sign up early as space is limited,” Watkins said. The season starts April 3 at 6 p.m.

For more information, phone 250-3362148 or 250-338-8941.

– Comox Valley Horseshoe Club

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ceeds support adaptive snowboard and ski programs for 500-plus participants each season.

“This fundraiser,” said Brian Lees, coorganizer of the 2014 HBPC, “provides the dollars to run our Winter Sports Festival, the racing program, and upgrade our adaptive ski and snowboard equipment.”

With the generous support from Peter Gibson and his team at Mount Washington, VISAS’s program has grown to be one of the biggest in Canada, offering people with physical challenges

or who are developmentally delayed the opportunity to get out each winter and have fun on the slopes and trails.

“To join in the fun on Feb. 16 just round up three people willing to attach themselves to skis or snowboards and navigate down a gentle slalom course,” added Lees. “No experience is required.”

The entry fee is only $300 and includes lift tickets for the day and lunch, charitable donations are welcomed.

“Each team will be allocated one of our smiling students for the race. And the team

closest to their guestimate time is the winner,” added Lees.

“The short race takes place in the morning and you have the rest of the day to enjoy the mountain experience.”

For more information contact Lees at 250-202-1513, e-mail: twinsport@shaw.ca or Brian Gorman at 250218-6335, e-mail: givebrianahug@gmail.com.

Additional information on the event, and/ or to download a HBPC registration form, is available at www. visasweb.ca.

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On Saturday Jan. 25, the Whalers made it to Port Alberni despite the foggy roads and were greeted with a much younger and faster host.

Hockey being the fastest growing sport in Canada for women, it is unusual to find many experienced players in their midthirties and up. Most “older” ladies joined hockey in their adult life and face the continual challenge of learning this new sport.

The Whalers presented a much higher age average than the fresh out of high school Alberni team. The experience, skills and fitness demonstrated by the Whalers’ counterparts was impressive if not at times

overwhelming, but at least the intensity level by both teams was definitely a good match.

The Whalers were able to minimize the damages with a constant effort by all their players. Netminder Megan Canning kept the team in the game from the drop of the puck in the first period until the much-needed

buzzer at the end of the game. She blocked, caught, dove, flopped and got up again, frustrating the opposition to no end! The final score was an acceptable 2-1 for Alberni.

The Whalers host a rematch with Alberni on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Puck drop 7 p.m. at Sports Centre #1.

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The Comox Legion is hosting a Ladies Open Darts Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 15.

There will be a doubles and a singles event. Entry fee is $10 per player per event.

Doubles start at 10 a.m. with singles to follow.

There will be prizes for high score and high out on the day. Lunch will be available. Preregister at the bar, or you can phone (250339-9592) or e-mail (dcwillington@gmail. com) your intent to participate.

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Mildred Rose Howard Mildred Rose Howard born February 12 1929 passed away peacefully January 9, 2014.

Mildred (Millie) was born in Kunovice, Czechoslovakia and came to Canada in 1931. She was predeceased by her daughter, Sharon and sons John and Earl. Survived by daughter Barbara and family, 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and her brother Tony.

Millie spent her career looking after the elderly and was blessed to be looked after by the wonderful and caring staff at Cumberland Lodge for her last few years. She will be missed but never forgotten.

Kenneth Camroux Cooke

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Ken Cooke was born in Langham, Saskatchewan, to Stella and Heber Cooke. The family moved to Courtenay, BC in 1922 when Mr. Cooke opened his Rexall drugstore on Union St. (now 5th St.). Ken attended Courtenay Elementary school and was in the 14 boys choir at St. John’s Anglican church.

He attended high school at Brentwood College and in 1936 began a 4-year apprenticeship in Victoria to become a journeyman carpenter. His graduation project was to design and build a house for his parents in Comox, where his parents retired in 1941. The house still stands, on Ellis Street.

Ken joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942. At the end of World War II he returned to the construction industry and worked on the building of the original BC Hydro power station at Elk Falls. After two years he re-enlisted in the Canadian Navy, and as a Chief Petty Officer shipwright, served as an instructor in Halifax, did tours of duty in the Pacific and the Orient, and retired after 20 years, in 1970.

After working for two years in the construction industry around the Comox Valley, Ken joined the crew of the ComoxPowell River ferry for two years. Then the call of a warm climate led him and his wife Marion, to Mesa, Arizona, where they resided for 30 years, while Ken was employed as builder and facilities manager for the major ambulance company in Phoenix. He retired in 2002 and they settled at the Springs of East Mesa retirement center where he made many friends.

His wife, Marion, passed away in 2006.

Ken was predeceased by his first wife Audrey and their daughter Barbara, by his second wife Marion, by his older brother Ranson, by his niece Jill and her son Matthew. He is survived by his younger brother Norman, his grandson David Dodd (Dina), his grand daughter Yvonne Bishop (Rob), his nephews William Cooke and Dale Cooke (Judy) and niece Maida Goff (Tom), great grand children and great nephews and nieces.

He was an easy going likeable guy who loved family gatherings. He will be particularly missed by his companion of the last five years, Vena Chesley. Ken’s favourite hobby was building and sailing wooden models of famous sailing vessels and navy ships.

Sail on in peace, dear Ken. We love you and miss you.

Patricia Irene Christie It is with heavy heart and great sadness that I announce the passing of Patricia Irene Christie who lost her 2 year battle with cancer on January 22nd. She was the beloved wife of husband David for 47 years and devoted mother to her 3 children daughter, Diane and sons, Micheal and James. She was a very special grandmother who cherished all of her family members, brothers Kevin and Mark, and her many friends. Patricia was predeceased by her parents Frank and Betty Connolly, and brother Barrie.

Patricia was born in England and came to Canada as a very young child. She spent her growing up years travelling throughout Canada and overseas with her CF parents as a dependent. She and Dave met in Chatham, NB and were married in Comox and as a Forces wife, continued to travel overseas and all over Canada making many friends at the various postings they stayed at.

After Dave retired in Comox she enjoyed travelling with their trailer to campgrounds in the US and Canada. One of her favourite places to camp was at the CFB TeePee park campground.

She enjoyed the beach, walking around the perimeter road and feeding the many rabbits there. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Lawrence David Brune May 19, 1919 – January 23, 2014 Lawrence (Lofty) Brune passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on the afternoon of January 23, 2014. He left this world the way he had said he wanted to go, sitting in the kitchen looking out at the mountains.

Left to mourn his passing is his wife (Eloise), 3 children (Karl, Larry and Dee), 7 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, greatgreat-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Dad was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He joined the RCAF in 1941, trained as a pilot and was stationed in England from 1943 to 1945 flying patrols for U-boats in the North Atlantic. He briefly left the air-force at the end of the war, working in a logging camp on Vancouver Island, before rejoining the air-force in 1946 and serving until retirement in 1964. Lawrence and Eloise moved to the Comox Valley in 1965 where Dad worked at various jobs including installing furnaces, working at the copper mine at Mt Washington and driving taxi in Campbell River, before getting a job as a deckhand on the (at that time) Kelsey Bay to Prince Rupert ferry. He moved into the engine room, began training as a Marine Engineer and eventually became the chief engineer on the Comox to Powell River ferry route before retiring from his second career. His final employment was for a season in the Arctic on a dredger building islands for oil rigs before officially retiring for good in the early 1980s.

Alfred Raymond (Ray) Stazicker September 16, 1924 ~ January 20, 2014 Alfred Raymond (Ray) Stazicker was born on September 16, 1924 in Peterborough, Ontario and passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2014.

Ray proudly served his country joining the military as a young man and then he worked for many years as a tool inspector for de’Havilland Canada. Ray was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160 Comox.

He will be sadly missed by his long-time friends, David and Kathleen Bruce and their family and his many friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, February 5 at 1:00pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Comox Branch 160.

Following Ray’s wishes, he will be buried at Park Cemetery, Lytham, St. Anne’s, Lancashire, England. alongside his mom Ada Bradley.

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Robert “Bob� John Bullen Passed away peacefully on January 24, 2014 at St.Joseph’s Hospital in Comox, B.C. Bob was predeceased by his parents Jean and George Clark, his brothers: Donald Clark and Glenn “Bump Bump� Bullen and his son: Glenn “Sac�

Bullen. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Jan of 35 years; Children: Valerie (Wayne) Willman, Bobby (Marilyn) Bullen, Lynn (Ron) Evans, John (Jen) Bullen, Cathy (Rory) Scott and Derin (Leigh Anne) Lowe. Sister Diana (Lanny) Seaton and sister-in-law Sally Bullen, 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren (and growing) and many nieces and nephews.

Bob retired at 59, after 40 years working with the IWA. Starting at BC Forest Products in Victoria and then Sooke Forest Products as a saw filer and finishing his career at Fields Sawmill in Courtenay.

Dad spent his retirement years enjoying his hobbies on the small farm he and Eloise bought in 1965. He liked to tinker with machinery, play his accordion and host parties. Dad loved music (he taught himself to play several instruments, his favorite being the accordion), and was part of a music group well into his 80s that went and played in retirement homes. He was also fond of jokes, good food and good wine.

Dad had a keen intellect and was an avid reader. He had an interest in mathematics and was learning calculus up until a few months before his death. He also had a particularly good memory for off-colour songs and poems from time spent during the war in English pubs.

Bob loved camping, gardening, raising chickens and pigeons, fishing, hunting, golf and skiing. He was very generous with his stained glass creations such as lamps, ornaments and designs making sure he made something for everyone. He also had a small saw hammering/filing business where he met many friends.Â

We would like to thank Dr Matous, the staff at Home Community Care and Carol from NurseNextDoor for making Dad’s last few months as comfortable as possible.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children, 2400 Arbutus Road, Victoria, B.C. V8N 1V7Â Â 250-519-6977.

A celebration of Lawrence’s life will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the Comox Recreation Centre, 1855 Noel Ave, Comox from 1 to 3 pm for family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Piercy’s-Mt.Washington Funeral Home on Saturday, February 8th at 1:00pm at 440 England Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2N1.

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September 11, 1962 – January 10, 2014 It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Ian Douglas Downey wish to announce his sudden and unexpected passing on January 10, 2014. Ian was predeceased by his Mother Sheila, Father-Dwaine and survived by Sister-Cheryl, Brother-Kirk, Nieces-Raya and Kym and Nephews–Dawson and Chris. Ian also leaves behind many close friends that have known him for many years who will miss him dearly. Ian grew up in Black Creek and the Comox Valley being a graduate of G.P. Vanier in 1980. Ian has been living in Vancouver where he has been working in the technical end of the movie industry for the last 20+ years. Ian was a true ‘gentle giant’ with a big heart and generous nature that was very easy to like and befriend being he was a man of deep character and integrity.

The good memories of Ian are vast and beyond count‌he will be missed as the world has lost a truly good soul. A Celebration of Ian’s Life will be held at the Black Creek Community Hall on February 8th, 2014 at 2:00 PM. Donations to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation in Ian’s memory in lieu of owers is appreciated.

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With the upcoming winter season, please note the following regarding: During snowfall and ice events, the Town of Comox will make every effort to provide for the reasonably safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian trafďŹ c. As with all services provided by the Town of Comox, snow and ice control is limited by staff, equipment and budget restrictions.

In keeping with Town Policy 4037R, the Town of Comox will proceed with the ploughing of roads upon accumulation of 100 mm of snow or when lesser accumulations have resulted in dangerous conditions.

This policy grants priority to the various routes in the following order: 1. Arterial Roads 2. Collector Roads 3. Local Roads 4. Cul-de-sacs 5. Lanes In addition to the above, priority is also given to the routes serving public facilities including the Fire Hall, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Municipal Hall, School Zones, Bus Routes and the Comox Recreation Centre.

Snow removal and de-icing from sidewalks shall be limited to sidewalks along arterial and major collector roads, with ďŹ rst priority given to opening one side only. Municipal staff will also endeavour to clear snow from sidewalks fronting properties owned by the Town of Comox, while removal of snow from sidewalks in commercial zones remains the responsibility of the individual property owners.

Ploughing of snow will result in a windrow of snow across private driveways and business accesses. The Town of Comox regrets this; however, we simply do not have the resources to clear these windrows from individual driveways.

During snowfall events, the Town of Comox would offer the following HELPFUL HINTS: 1. Avoid depositing snow removed from driveways, sidewalks and parking areas onto the adjacent roadway. In most cases the Town of Comox will have little choice but to redirect it back into the area from which it came.

2. Remove all parked vehicles from the streets until such time as ploughing has been completed.

3. Ensure your vehicle is equipped with good snow tires and add additional weight if required.

4. Allow for additional travel time between home and work, drive slowly and stay well back from the trafďŹ c in front of you.

5. Do not attempt to pass snow ploughs or sand trucks.

6. Please assist the Town in reducing ooding problems by clearing snow and debris away from and around catch basins.

7. The Town of Comox encourages everyone to assist the elderly and inďŹ rmed with removal of snow from sidewalks and driveways.

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Please call 250-792-3929 MOVING SALE - MUST SELL Round pine table w/4 chairs & cushions, corner unit (pine), lamps,2 oil filled space heaters, new 4000 watt generator, antique gramma-phone; tall cabinet type. Antique oak cabinet 44�w x 18�d. Misc lamps, mirrors etc. Call 250-757-2007 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

MODULAR HOME 14x66 & prop. Brand new. Privt. In Campbell River. All appl & window coverings. $219,900.

250-287-2769, ask for Tim

HOUSES FOR SALE

2896 APPLE DR. Located in the heart of Willow Point, this 1478 sqft rancher offers 4bdrms, 2bths, newer kitchen, roof & flooring. Private fncd yard, RV parking. $254,900 http://sites.google.com/site/ 2896appledrive Kim: 250-923-6503.

636 NICHOLS RD. To be moved. New shake roof house in good shape. Contact Calvin.

250-202-8621

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Renovated 4bd/den 2200sqft.

Main-level entry. Full bsmt. RV prkg, room for a shop. New appl., built-in-vac, gas frpl., efficient heat pump. Across from elementary school. Central to all levels of schools. $290,000.

250-203-2288.

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VICTORIA 2 BDRM CONDO 1380 sq ft. Quiet 55+ bldg near Hillside Mall & Jubilee Hospital.

No-step entry. $195,000. Call Claire 1-250858-6775.

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Learning Centre Coordinator, Practical Nursing Program Campbell River & Port Alberni Campuses Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiďŹ cations and information on how to apply to posting #100661.

250-898-8887. HOME Repair, Renovation & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior.

Call Les for Free Estimate.

MISC SERVICES GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery.

Full repair service.

Ring sizing while you wait.

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

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HELP WANTED A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Offering Fall Clean-up specials.

Hedges, fruit trees+ gutters.

Pat, 250-218-4597.

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1478 SQ.FT. RANCHER. 6 yrs young. 3bdrm, 2.5bath. Dbl + attached garage, heat pump, 14x40 deck. Bowser/ Deep Bay area. 250-757-8757.

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Thank you for your interest, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

NOW HIRING

REAL ESTATE

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

www.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people/employment/careers

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.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MEDICAL/DENTAL CERTIFIED Dental Assistant needed. Dr. Wade Luksay at Riverway Dental is looking for an experienced CDA to join his team three days per week.

An energetic, self-motivated, team player with a prostho module would be considered an asset. Please send CV to riverwaydental@shaw.ca

Substitute Carrier Needed

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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PETS SAMOYED PUPPIES Beautiful Healthy CKC reg’d show quality 8 weeks $1000 pjwarden@telus.net 250-335-3072

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BUILDING SUPPLIES BAND Sawn Cedar, Fir, Maple, Alder. Custom Cut Royston Lumber Co. (250)338-0375

FREE ITEMS FREE 21’ SANGSTER w/head and 188HP inboard/outboard Alpha 1 leg. 250-702-4857.

FURNITURE 8 PIECE dining room set $400. Chesterfield set $300. 6 piece kitchen set $100. Bookcase $50. Cell: 250-609-2307 Phone: 250-331-4180

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

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CUSTOM BUILT Cedar Mobile Home - 10’ x 36’ plus sunroom & deck, new bath with soaker tub, 4 appliances included. Land NOT for sale.

Mobile must be moved from Oyster River. $20,000. Call Don 250-339-7447; or email: dvbarr@telus.net

RENTALS TOWNHOUSES

www.advancedpm.ca 250-338-2472

CONDOS / SUITES / APARTMENTS CHERRY WOOD MANOR 900+ sqft 1 bdrm units in secured entry bldg; masterbdrms w/walk-in closets; 2 appl w/on site laundry & large patio areas; starting from $625 inc. FREE HEAT &HOT WATER; N/S; N/P; Immed. poss. avail.

ULVERSTON MANOR Spacious 2 bdrm suite in secured entrance bldg, located near Cumberland Hospital & downtown core; incl 2 appls, & on site coin-op laundry; $675/mth. Imm. possession avail.

TOWNHOUSES / DUPLEXES

PINE PLACE Fresh & bright 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhome offers great living space & excellent proximity to all amenities; incls shopping, NIC & rec. 2 bdm, 1 bath,plus storage. Small pet cons. w/ dep. $775/mth. Avail imm.

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

CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, No pets, Avail Mar 1 - $750 TRUMPETER GREENE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, patio, N/S, No pets.

Avail. immed. $975/mth PUNTLEDGE PARK 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath duplex, 5 appls, garage, fenced yrd.

Avail. immed. - $1,300/mth ARRAN HOUSE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, large balcony, hot water incl., N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed. - $725/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR ground flr 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, patio, res. pkg., N/S, cat ok.

Avail. Immed. $725/mth BRAND NEW 1 & 2 bdrm suites above commercial, 1 bath, F/S/W/D/micro, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed. - $700 & $850/mth NEWER DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, gas F/P, garage N/S, No pets.

Avail.

Immed. - $1,200/mth WALK TO PUNTLEDGE PARK, 2 bdrm & den, 1.5 bath, 6 appls, fenced back yard w/shed, N/S, Small pet neg. w/refs., family rm, close to park. Avail. Mar 1 $1,300/mth PARKSIDE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, undergrd pkg, balcony overlooking the river, hardwood floors, N/S, No pets, Avail Mar 1 $1,200/mth ARGO COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, hot water & basic cable incld., N/S, cat may be considered w/refs, Avail Mar 1 - $725/mth WALK TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg. N/S, No pets.

Avail. Mar. 1 - $880/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, balcony, storage, N/S, No pets.

Avail.

Immed. $750 & $800/mth

APARTMENT/CONDO 1 MONTH FREE. Studio & 2 Bdrm. Free heat. Elevator.

Great location! From $535/mo.

250-334-4646.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS COMOX- 55+ Park, Renovated 2 bdrm mobile. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $800. 250-339-1772.

HOMES FOR RENT COURTENAY BRIGHT cozy 2 bd home, W/D NS/NP. $1000 Ref’s, Mar 1. 250-941-4481.

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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

SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM bright and spacious south facing unit. Unique floor plan with cross ventilation. Huge, private deck overlooking garden. Recently renovated.

Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and services. ALSO ONE BEDROOM. 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. New designer kitchen. Large dining room. Resident social room. Elevator and security entry. Well maintained and managed, mature adult building. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM renovated suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/dryer. New appliances.

Walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and managed quiet, mature adult building. Resident social room. Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

GREENBRIER 750 Eighth Street LUXURY TWO BEDROOM CONDO. Very spacious corner suite — 1064 sq. ft. Nicely appointed with two full baths, in suite washer/dryer, full sized appliances. Very well maintained, mature adult building. Security entry. Courtenay’s finest. Three blocks from downtown. No pets. Call David @ 250338-0267.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. LARGE ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious.

Recent renovation. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building. Central Courtenay. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

BERKSHIRE MANOR 825 Harmston Ave. CORNER TWO BEDROOM spacious and recently renovated. Unique floor plan. Full sized appliances.

Private patio. In suite storage. Security entry. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Small pet okay. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

CEDAR MANOR 463-12th Street A VERY SPECIAL TWO BEDROOM in mature adult building three blocks from downtown. Fresh, recent renovation. All new appliances. Unique, bright layout.

Security entry. Large private deck. This is a very attractive and unique suite. Call David @ 250-3380267.

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PARK PLACE

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

1015 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in wellrespected, adult-oriented building. Close to downtown, and ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Arran House is well managed and maintained, and offers a friendly and secure atmosphere. House cat is accepted with pet deposit. Non-smoking building.

Spacious 2 & 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

250-334-9717

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

ANDERTON ARMS

200 Back Road, Courtenay

426 Anderton Ave, Courtenay

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

Cozy 1 Bdrm. in a great location! Overlooks Puntledge River and Lewis Park. Short walk to downtown. 2 rental references required. Sorry no pets.

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

Call 250-334-9717

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS 1252-9th St., Courtenay Spacious 2 & 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 VANRIDGE MANOR

BEECHER MANOR

123 Back Road, Courtenay

1045 Cumberland Road

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.

BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1 & 2 bedroom condos available close to downtown. 2 bedroom unit features 1.5 baths. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults. Bus stop is conveniently located out front. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

Call 250-703-2570

Call 250-334-9717 to view

RUTHERFORD MANOR

ST. BRELADES

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

146 Back Road, Courtenay

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

call Donna 250-334-9667 to view

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

Call 250-338-7449

PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay Available immediately 1, 2 & 3 bedroom, in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet. In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security deposit required. To View, Call 250-871-3431

TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 and 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

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Comox Valley Record Tue, Feb 4, 2014 RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

OFFICE/RETAIL

CARS

910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth Prime space available 1,825 sq. ft. available now.

Street level. Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building.

Air conditioned. Ample parking. Suitable for retail or office. One of the finest professional buildings in the Comox Valley.

For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490

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

CLOSE TO DRIFTWOOD MALL 3 bdrm, 1 bath rancher, 5 appls, fenced yard with sheds, garage, laminate floors, newly renovated, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref, Avail Immed. – $1,250/mth COMOX CLASSIC 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, wood floors, coved ceilings, mountain & partial water views, landscaping incld., Avail. Immed. - $1,300/mth BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT HOME 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, hot tub, sauna, 2 decks, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Immed. $2,000/mth

RECREATION

APARTMENTS 303-1912 Comox Ave 2 Bed 2 Bath 6 Appliances $1200/mth Avail Jan 1st

Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court.

Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or admin@resortonthelake.com

2105A Urquhart 2 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1050/mth Avail Jan 1st HOUSES 1905 Coleman Rd 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1500/mth Avail Nov 15th

2009 SUZUKI SX4, blue sedan, great condition, 1 owner, 57,000 km. $9,500. Call (250)338-2238.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

COMOX- BRIGHT and roomy, newly reno’d 1 bdrm main flr suite in quiet Comox home.

Separate entrance, yard and deck. Cozy gas F/P. Laundry, parking, lots of storage. $700 includes utils. $350 damage deposit. (780)962-9491 or lornakeating@hotmail.com COURTENAY- 1 BDRM furn.

N/S. Clean resp. $600 Refs.

Incl util/cable 250-338-9241.

NORTH NANAIMO: 1bdrm private suite. New floors & paint. Shared laundry. Secure, covered parking. FREE cable.

N/S, No Partiers. $800/mo.

250-756-9746.

WELL APPOINTED 2005 slick sided 18 ft Weekender Trailer.

Could sleep a very cozy 7.

Good value for $5,000. Call 250-890-3355.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

TOWNHOUSES

DUPLEX/TOWNHOUSE 1130A 2nd St 3 Bed 1 Bath N/S N/P 4 Appliances $1100/mth Avail immed

1989 BUICK Lesabre.

Good 3.8 engine, newer battery, 4 good tires. $1000 O.B.O. For more information please call 250-339-3512

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

SUITES, LOWER

(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.

1981 CHEVROLET 2WD long box on propane. Dual tanks, good mechanical condition, ready to drive. Reg. cab, trailer brake wiring $1500 obo, 250702-6250 canopy available.

COURTENAY LOW Income Housing Society is seeking to refresh its applicant lists for future 3 bdrm vacancies in Courtenay. If you have a gross annual house income below $36,000, your application could be considered for units as they become available.

Please note, we use The Housing Registry to fill all rent - geared - to - income units.

For more information on eligibility and to apply to the registry, please call 1-800-2577756 or visit www.bchousing. org. If you would like further information about our buildings in Courtenay call 250-3343340.

MOBILE HOME 1510 Anderton Rd 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1100/mth Avail Jan 1st

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

2005 PT CRUISER Gold. Like new. Lots of speed. Automatic.

Have car history. $5500.

250-202-1297

TRUCKS & VANS

1991 FORD AEROSTAR V6 3.0 L, For Sale, New Heater Core, New Water Pump, New Housing Gasket, New Muffler 1200 OBO. Call 250-337-8169

where?

OFFICE/RETAIL TRENDY TIN Town location, 1500 sq ft, 10’ ceilings, bay door, plenty of natural light.

Suitable for retail, studio, offices etc. Reasonable rent, NO triple net. Ph 250-897-0950 days, 250-703-0400 eves.

2000 FORD F150 4x4 XLT extended cab, auto, 207,000 km, great condition, $6000 obo.

Call (250)331-0239.

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HIGHLAND INTERACT CLUB president Ginger Letang hands over a cheque for $1,150 to Dr. Saren Azer. The money will help buy four Medical Packs for a Syrian refugee camp. Students raised the money from bake sales, pizza sales and popcorn sales.

ROTARY CLUB OF Comox president Victor Anasimiv with a $500 donation from Ducky 500 fundraiser to Lush Valley Food Action Society.

Community Service What is your group up to?

The Comox Valley Record wants to recognize the many events that make our community a better place to live.

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

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TOM HEDICAN AND Denise Wills, advisers at TD Wealth Private Investment Advice, present a cheque for $1,000 to Heather Ney of the Comox Valley Transition Society.

VICKY WEBER OF Velvet Underground Hair Salon presents a $2,000 cheque to a representative of The Head Injury Society. The money was raised at a sold out Drag on Fire show at the Bridge Lounge.

ISLAND CHARITY WRESTLING recently held a wrestling fundraiser for two local children’s charities. YANA representative Judy Cryer cautiously accepts a $310 cheque from local wrestler and three-time Vancouver Island Hardcore Champion Acadian Assassin (Tim Chaisson), with referee Lawrence “The Law” Ball standing guard. ICW also donated $200 to President’s Choice Children’s Charity.

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New clinic employs modern approach

New chiropractor Dr. Clay Ward has opened a health-care clinic in Courtenay dubbed Dynamic Spine, Sport & Wellness.

“We focus on pain, prevention and performance,” says Ward.

“Function is the foundation of our care – whether it be a repetitive strain injury from work, an ICBC claimant recovering from an auto accident, or an elite athlete training for the Olympics, our focus is the same — to help improve how the body functions.”

As a modern chiropractor, Ward takes a functional approach to assess, diagnose and manage injuries not only of the spine but also for any joint or muscle in the body.

With the clinic also offering massage therapy and exercise rehabilitation, many aspects of care are addressed.

“Finding the right treatment at the right time is critical for any injury cycle or for injury prevention,” says Ward.

Modern chiropractors are no longer just back specialists.

“By addressing problems in the joints and muscles, then developing appropriate exercises to restore function, care is more efficient and effective than ever before.”

However, not every problem is an easy fix, Ward says.

CLAY WARD HAS opened a health-care clinic in Courtneay.

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“Many conditions are the result of years of microtrauma, poor

posture, poor movement patterns or all of the above, so finding

the root cause is critical for a successful outcome.”

Quartet wins business awards Four Comox Valley companies topped their categories at the 14th annual Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards last month at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.

Coastal Black Estate Winery and Meadery in Black Creek was named Agricultural Business of the Year at the awards presentations in Nanaimo.

Courtenay notary public Daryl Robins CGA won the Entre-

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Drop letters off at 765 McPhee Ave. in Courtenay or Mail to: 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay, V9N 2Z7 or e-mail to: letters@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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preneur of the Year category.

Excel Career College — which has a campus in Courtenay — was selected Professional

Company of the Year.

Ambassador Shuttle Service of Comox topped all other nominees in the Business of the Year category,

which recognizes business with fewer than 50 employees.

— Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards

APRIL IS THE MONTH TO FIGHT BACK Are you a leader in your community?

The Canadian Cancer Society is hiring a Coordinator & a Telerecruiter for the Comox Valleyfor the April 2014 Door to Door Campaign.

Contract position - February through May 2014 Must have excellent communication and organizational skills, superb phone calling skills, highly motivated to meet goals and have experience working with volunteers.

Please be available to work flexible hours.

Email your cover letter and Email your cover letter and resume resume to: to: ddempsey@bc.cancer.ca byJanuary Tuesday,31st ddempsey@bc.cancer.ca by February 4th. information For additional information For addtional please call: please call: 1.800.663.7892 or visit 1.800.663.7892 or visit www.cancer.ca www.cancer.ca

Conditions treated range from back or neck pain to headache and extremity pain to repetitive strain disorders from work, and overuse injuries from sports training and competition.

For this reason, Ward uses various cutting edge soft tissue techniques and traditional chiropractic treatment to help patients.

Intensive post-graduate training provides Ward with the top training in Canada for treatment and rehabilitation for injuries of both the spine and extremities.

“Quality of care is improved by utilizing what has worked in the past and merging it with the best soft tissue techniques and modalities that we now have.”

Ward has a Doctor of Chiropractic from the University of Western States in Portland, Ore. After practising four years in Alberta and Victoria, Ward and his wife Natalie moved to the Comox Valley, where she grew up.

He recently represented the Valley at the Xterra World Championships this past year in Maui, HI. Ward is also involved with the Comox Valley Road Runners and Triathlon Club, and is the team chiropractor for the Vancouver Island Performance Youth Racing Squad.

Dynamic Spine, Sport & Wellness is located at Suite 1021532 Cliffe Ave. along the Riverway Trail. www.dynamicspinesportwellness.com.

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A problem small firms can help fix If the federal government wants to grow the economy and get job numbers back on track, it need look no further than solutions recommended by the small business community.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business presented its top prebudget priorities in a meeting with federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty.

“The latest job numbers show how fragile our economy continues to be,” said CFIB president Dan Kelly. “Small business can be a big part of the solution, but needs government to help create the right environment for growth.”

Key budget priorities for small business include: Small business tax rate: lower the rate from 11 to nine per cent over time, starting with a 0.5 per cent decrease in 2014.

EI hiring and training credit: recognize the costs of on-thejob training by small business by retaining the Hiring Credit.

Public sector pensions: end the bridge benefit and phase-out early retirement.

“CFIB began our meeting by thanking Flaherty for his government’s leadership in pushing back against plans to hike Canada Pension Plan and Quebec Pension Plan premiums,” Kelly said. “We asked him to consider lowering the small business tax rate and keeping the EI credit to serve as direct incentives to growth and hiring.”

In addition to keeping the focus on eliminating the deficit by 2015 by restraint on public sector compensation, benefits and pensions, CFIB asked Flaherty for early help to address rapidly rising credit card processing fees for merchants and consumers.

During CFIB’s Red Tape Awareness Week last week, Kelly shared with Flaherty ways to reduce the regulatory burden on small firms as a lowcost way to stimulate the economy and create jobs.

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Do oil and water mix?

The debate about oil pipelines and supertankers in this province is entering a significant new phase.

In its first report, a B.C.-Alberta government working group on energy development recommends increasing “the public’s energy literacy on oil transportation, production and impacts on daily life.”

Since the group was formed by Premier Alison Redford, whose province’s economy runs on oil, and Christy Clark, whose province has serious economic challenges, expect the group to favour oil and gas development.

As reported by Black Press B.C. legislature reporter Tom Fletcher, the report notes a “disconnect between public perception and the reality” of the importance of oil and gas to the Canadian economy.

There’s truth to this.

While many people understand the devastating effects of an oil spill, the economic upside is a case industry and government still have to truly make.

For starters, the industry is the largest contributor to Canada’s balance of trade.

Canada is losing an estimated $50 million a day in potential revenue due to lack of access to oil customers outside the U.S., adds the report.

It further urges a better effort to educate people in communities, First Nations and schools about the upside of the industry to counter “misinformation on numerous fronts.”

Speaking of which, the report paints a rosy picture of oil spill response off the B.C. coast in spite of a B.C. government study showing little capacity to recover crude oil spilled off the North Coast.

As usual in a battle for our hearts and minds with so much at stake, expect misinformation from both sides.

To make the best possible decision, though, in a referendum or an election that will decide the matter, we should educate ourselves.

At the heart of this is weighing the economic benefits against inevitable environmental catastrophe. If oil and gas exploration doesn’t happen, we might have to make some lifestyle changes. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Record Question of the Week

This week: Fifty per cent of respondents so far say they will miss the Comox Valley Highland Games. The Games, on the Victoria Day long weekend, have been cancelled. Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote on the mainpage.

The story of seven-year-old Sam Sterk, who has raised almost $1,400 to train therapy dogs, should inspire people much older than him.

Coun. Kate Greening is trying to represent the people of Cumberland well, but nitpicking and opposing everything is not constructive.

Airport ‘travesty’ grinding on

Dear editor, I vigorously support Carol Arnold’s letter (Record, Jan. 23) regarding trees blocking flights.

She clearly articulated her personal travails involving flight delays and cancellations. I have experienced the same delays and cancellations (which lately have been almost daily) and frequently observed the frustration of friends and family who must commute by air to jobs or make connecting flights for business reasons or vacation.

The current long, drawnout litigation process may be the usual recourse, but surely there must be a way to expedite resolution for this most vexing of issues that holds our entire community hostage. To suggest otherwise is to admit our system is dysfunctional and broken.

The issue is bizarre.

A property owner bordering the landing and takeoff corridor at Comox airport has some tall trees on his/her property. Said property owner refuses to allow removal or topping of these trees, apparently citing concern for nesting birds, and has tied the matter up in prolonged litigation for several years.

The tall trees raise minimum landing height restrictions by several hundred feet in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. This means that

service such as WestJet with its regular domestic and international flights to Comox must frequently delay, cancel or divert their flights to where landing minimums are not affected by tall trees.

Friends who work at the airport inform me there is profound

The current long, ❝ drawn-out litigation

process may be the usual recourse, but surely there must be a way to expedite resolution for this most vexing of issues that holds our entire community hostage.

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Win Hunter

concern that if this debacle is not soon resolved, the Comox Valley may lose WestJet and other carriers as early as next fall.

This may please the property owner and handful of supporters who are responsible for this travesty, but it is already causing untold hardship for the hundreds of North Islanders who are inconvenienced each day by delayed or cancelled flights.

All of this to protect a few birds, which if displaced will obviously find nesting places

elsewhere. The cost in lost wages, missed vacations and cancelled trips is incalculable and surely outweighs such environmental concerns (if indeed that is the issue).

We must blame not just the behaviour of whomever is holding the community hostage in the courts, we must also blame our federal government and airport authority for allowing this travesty to continue unresolved.

The federal government and local authority have stood back and allowed the issue to grind on in the courts.

Such complacency and inaction is unacceptable when thousands of people representing not only the Comox Valley, but communities north and south, may lose their domestic and international air service that has taken many years and hundreds of millions of dollars to build. Our leaders such as our MP John Duncan need to be proactively seeking resolution by means of expropriation, ministerial executive order or whatever means necessary.

As a local Conservative supporter, I need to publicly hear from my member of Parliament regarding this issue. Do you condemn this situation, Mr. Duncan, and what are you doing about it?

Win Hunter, Area B

Columnist sampling tailing ponds?

Dear editor, Re: Old man, take a look at your facts (B.C. Views, Jan. 22).

Tom Fletcher should stop taking Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver’s advice. Drinking from tailings ponds does not appear to be bringing any clarity to his argument.

The fact that similar environmental destruction exists in the U.S. means Canadians should

shut up and ignore what goes on in our country? Would Fletcher at least concede that any industrial development of this size comes at a significant cost to the environment?

I agree that the oilsands are extremely important to the Canadian economy and provide thousands of high-paying jobs to people across this country, but surely there’s room for a balanced discussion.

Perhaps we could start somewhere between shutting it down as Neil Young would prefer or expanding it as fast as humanly possible, the clear choice of the present federal and Alberta governments.

If Young’s comments lead to discussions at dinner tables across this country then he did us all a great service.

Bob Tanner, Campbell River

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Federal government treatment of veterans stinks Dear editor, Just thought I’d share my opinion on the lack of services to military personnel and veterans.

It stinks on ice.

The closure of the Veterans Affairs offices will have a direct impact on services to veterans.

The workers at Veteran Affairs are specialists. The people at Service Canada are generalists.

It isn’t as if Veteran Affairs workers are being sent to the Service Canada offices, as in co-locating. Mr. Harper may want us to believe this is a cost-cutting measure but it is not unreasonable to conclude this is

You don’t start out trying to ‘save ❝ money’ by harming those who have

served this country well. They ought to be afforded our respect and services.

❞ E.A. Foster

part of the Conservatives’ continued attack on federal government workers.

Veterans simply got in the way.

We have all heard of the reports how veterans are being treated, especially those who complained about their treatment.

Their files were viewed by every idiot who wanted a look at them. They were referred to as troublemakers. There simply

hasn’t been sufficient support for veterans.

I understand it costs money. However, as a taxpayer, I’m willing to pay for it. If the government can’t afford services to veterans, then raise taxes.

Now that may cause shrieks and gnashing of teeth amongst the Conservatives’ corporate friends, but each time the Conservatives lower taxes, they are in fact impoverishing the government.

Hence the lack of money for veterans and the huge deficit.

The military simply isn’t doing enough for those currently in either. Any organization which has 10 people kill themselves in two months has a problem. Hiding from it or saying they didn’t ask for help is ridiculous.

There have been previous suicides. It isn’t new.

What is new, with the current government, is the lack of caring by the Conservatives. They send people into wars.

When they come home, broken, they are of no longer any use to the Conservatives, so they

are cut adrift.

All Conservative MPs will collect pensions much larger than former military personnel who fought in wars they sent them into. Where is the justice in that?

You don’t start out trying to “save money” by harming those who have served this country well. They ought to be afforded our respect and services.

No one returns from a war undamaged.

Some are simply better at dealing with it.

The Conservatives have tried to portray themselves as supportive of the military, but the Conservative actions leave a great deal to be desired.

We need real dollars from resources

Dear editor, The issue of moving Raven Coal to and through Port Alberni onto ships bound for overseas market is being raised again.

We have the resource and can market it to power plants

and factories in the Orient.

Are we going to accommodate economic wealth development for the greater good or do we remain subject to the minority pressure spreading fear of the negative difficul-

ties of the proposed coal movement?

We need real dollars from the resource economy. We need good-paying jobs either trained or starter positions for our youth.

Continually being negative to develop-

ment stifles activity and community life.

Road safety comes from good drivers and not from irresponsible timed travellers speeding over the highways.

Traffic congestion can be mitigated by considerate truckers, patient

Cruel, barbaric act not hunting

Dear editor, I recently came across “the one that got away” in Henry Bay on the north end of Denman Island.

It was struggling to make its way back to the water. At first glance I thought it had a broken leg but as I

picked it up to help it, the damage was far worse.

This small duck fit in the palm of my hand and had severe damage done to its left side that included the damage to its leg, wing and exposed rib cage where a firearm had

left a hole big enough for a pencil to fit in.

I was amazed it was still alive and knew it wouldn’t be for much longer as I gently placed it back in the ocean.

Is this really considered “hunting” when a boatload of “men”

Dear editor, Nova Scotia’s Health Minister Leo Glavine recently announced that his province will develop a strategy to prepare for a quickly growing concern — dementia.

As a person living with dementia (I was diagnosed in 2008 at age 57), I am encouraged by Nova Scotia’s news.

I am also pleased by the attention the

disease is getting here in B.C. Premier Clark’s recent comments about her personal connection to dementia have started a valuable discussion in our province. The premier’s support is particularly critical as provincial and territorial premiers prepare to discuss dementia at the Council of the Federation meetings this August.

The need for a comprehensive, funded dementia plan, which supports people with dementia and their families, is urgent.

Please join me in spreading awareness about the need for B.C.’s own dementia plan.

Jim Mann Editor’s note: Jim Mann is a volunteer board member for the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

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hide behind a driftwood shelter and wait for the ducks to come close enough to blast them out of existence?

Why? Is this for food or the perverted pleasure of being able to destroy life in such an incredibly violent way.

This is not “sport,” this is not “hunting;” this is cruel and barbaric.

Until this type of “sport” is recognized for what it is and stopped, and “hunters” continue to have an overwhelming desire to kill things they don’t intend on eating, I hope they will at least kill their prey outright to prevent unnecessary suffering.

Have a little compassion- if you’re at all capable and if not, seek help from a mental health professional!

Edina Johnston, Denman Island

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Natural disasters cannot be stopped nor adequately planned for with billions of dollars.

The environment goes on and we can help it where we are able and willing to do so.

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The former airline operations specialist has served as a director since September 2012. He takes over from Linda Oprica, who held the title since May 2012.

“I thank Linda for her dedication and commitment to the board during her tenure as chair,” said van Gisbergen, who will occupy the position for a twoyear term. “Linda will continue to serve as a director for CVAC and I look forward to working with her and the other board members to ensure the continued success of our airport for the benefit of our community.”

He has owned a travel agency and held positions with Canadian, Air Canada Jazz and WestJet. His most recent position saw him involved with special projects for WestJet including the expansion of the airline’s domestic net-

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