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Judge disagrees with City of Courtenay’s points City outlines its reasoning to explain legal action against Maple Pool Campsite Scott Stanfield Record Staff

The judge overseeing the legal battle between the City of Courtenay and the owners of Maple Pool Campsite has approved an application to allow two campsite residents to be added as defen-

dants to the action.

“It’s a clear win for us on our application to add,” said Lee Mayzes, a lawyer representing Greg Wesson and Ross Osmond.

Osmond no longer has standing in the case because he no longer lives at the site, but Wesson plans to proceed.

Unless the City says it is dropping the matter, Mayzes has been instructed to file pleadings in the matter to set out a Charter of Rights and Freedoms argument for life, liberty and security of the person.

“We’re going to be moving

ahead, unless the City makes a decision that it’s not going to proceed,” Mayzes said.

Wesson and about 50 other tenants, some of whom were homeless before arriving at Maple Pool, face a possible eviction because the City is attempting to shut down the campsite on Headquarters Road.

The City initiated legal action in 2011 against campground owners Dali and Jin Lin, who rent out RVs at affordable prices.

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Advocates expect most of the 50-some tenants would become homeless if evicted.

In a judgment last week in Vancouver, Supreme Court of B.C. Justice Robin Baird notes the City’s motivation for seeking orders to cease using mobile homes as living spaces is to keep tenants safe from dangers of living within the 200-year floodplain of the Tsolum River.

“The flooding of 2009-2010 was inconvenient and messy but nothing more,” Baird states.

The case has incurred a sixfigure expense.

In a statement, the City says its motivation behind the court action has been twofold — to protect the safety of Maple Pool residents in an area prone to flooding and previous evacuations, and to protect Courtenay taxpayers from potential future liability that could occur from not enforcing bylaws, whether at Maple Pool or elsewhere.

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tives to explore possible solutions to resolve the issue outside court, such as through a rezoning application.

During this time the City has agreed to suspend legal proceedings on three separate occasions for several months each time.

A local group consisting of engineers, lawyers, contractors and other business people has spoken with the City about options for adding fill and/or raising the site to a reasonable flood level.

In a recent motion, Courtenay council resolved that regardless of the results of the court action, the City would “seek a court order that provides a reasonable amount of time for the property owner to address noncompliance issues and for any residents who may be impacted to find alternative housing.”

Council discussed the matter in-camera following Monday’s meeting. It will consider the next steps and the City’s options in the coming weeks.

While the latest court judgment does not directly affect the main court case – whether or not the City is entitled to enforce its zoning bylaw in a floodplain – council will “carefully consider the implications and ramifications of all possible outcomes,” the statement says. It will also continue to work towards finding a satisfactory resolution to the issue.

Housing solutions are the top strategic priority for the remainder of the council term, the City adds in its news release.

Resolving the Maple Pool issue is second only to the supportive housing project on Braidwood Road, it summarizes. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Youth need guidance to secure work today Jan Wilderom Record Staff

Most people would agree the career world has changed significantly in the past decade.

While adults are feeling the challenges, youth are suffering more then anyone else, career educator and author, Beth Campbell Duke, said in a recent interview.

“Job security is a myth now. The world of work has changed all across the board.

The idea of having one job for a long period of time of life has gone by the wayside.”

Campbell Duke worked for over a decade in the biotech sector, which allowed her to work with youth and adult literacy tutoring. From that experience she moved towards a career in education in her 30s and now she’s specializing in helping people develop skills to find jobs in today’s job market.

“I think career educators hold the key to youth engagement.

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issue in the school systems today. So it’s important getting kids really good at speaking and identifying what their skills and strengths are, then building from there.”

Campbell Duke said the struggle is with the previous generation’s understanding the youth of today.

“Lots has changed in expectations. You hear stories you started at the bottom and worked your way to the top and I think the difficulty now is that there is an expectation on the part of the employers. That they come out of some kind of training program and hit the ground running.

“There a frustration

that youth don’t know anything and we conveniently forget that we were there before, where we didn’t know anything either.”

Campbell Duke has had the ability to work with youth and older adults looking for new jobs. She said they all seem to blame one another.

“Older workers have the belief there are no jobs for them because of the youth, and the younger workers believe the older people are getting their jobs.

“Eighty per cent of jobs aren’t posted,” she continued.

She said getting a job is not just about sending resumes out to each and every place; it’s about identifying your skills and finding a way to vocalize your strengths.

Campbell Duke said youth are lacking some skills older people have, although it can go both ways.

“The youth communication skills are lacking. Where youth are connecting online and texting a lot, the face-to-face connec-

tions are lacking.

“It puts youth at a disadvantage in the job interview situation because it’s a more formal, structured communication. Although, being a tech native gives youth a disadvantage over the older generation.”

Campbell Duke is meeting with parents of home-schooled children and bringing programs to help children develop essential skills for finding jobs early on.

“Having career skills and knowing how to market yourself are recent. So a lot of parents don’t know how to teach that to their kids and a lot of times even if it’s been in the curriculum, teachers haven’t been exposed

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Cumberland schools merger still on schedule voted last week to move forward in a land-exchange agreement with the school The project to merge the district, which sees the two Cumberland schools Village-owned Ulverston into one campus is so far on Avenue section between track to happen this sum- the schools transferred to the district. The Village mer.

“We think that we will would receive a parcel of be able to create the com- school district-owned land mon area between the two at the corner of Silecroft schools — so no vehicles, Road and Beaufort Avenue in exchange. (and) the play Although area will be The prelimi- council voted moved up onto the road so nary estimates on in favour of the agreethat supervi- the cost to bring ment — which sion is easy,” ensures public Comox Valley (that building) School District back to life versus access through the school site secretary-trea- demolish it are is maintained surer Russell after the secHorswill told about the same, tion of road is the Board of so rather than closed — the Education dur- spending money road closure ing a project to demolish the and proposed update last building we’ll just s u b d i v i s i o n week. must first be “And then bring it back to approved. The (we’re) also life. road closure looking to Russell Horswill will be subject ensure that to all neceswe have some greenery and some shrubs sary public consultation.

Meanwhile, the district planted to start to create that atmosphere so it’s not bought the old medical clinjust a closed road that still ic property adjacent to the looks like a road,” he added. elementary school with the Before work can start, intention of demolishing the the section of Ulverston boarded-up building and Avenue between the ele- installing a parking area. mentary and junior schools Horswill told the board that must be closed so attend- plan has now changed.

“The preliminary estiing kindergarten-to-Grade 9 students and staff can mates on the cost to bring safely move between the (that building) back to life versus demolish it are buildings.

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A SECTION OF Ulverston Avenue between Cumberland Junior School (pictured) and Cumberland Elementary School will be closed to traffic to enable safe passage for students between the two buildings. than spending money to demolish the building we’ll just bring it back to life,” he said, later telling the Record that cost is estimated at $90,000.

The district plans to install two classrooms, office and meeting space in the building. This additional space means three portables on the west side of the elementary school

can be removed, with parking installed in that area instead.

According to Horswill, the board has approved about $690,000 for the project’s budget, and about $433,000 of the budget went to the purchase of the old medical building.

The remaining budget is slated for developing the site, including establishing

a path system, generally cleaning up the area, and moving parking areas due to the road closure.

Cumberland’s expected population growth in future years was a driving force behind the idea for the campus-style approach, giving the district flexibility to handle increasing enrolment numbers.

Horswill noted this plan

is only part of a long-term vision for the campus site.

The long-range master plan includes, among many other things, outdoor classrooms, covered trails linking all the buildings, a skatepark, tennis courts, and a landscape zone featuring an arboretum, wetland prairie ecosystem, orchard and community garden.

opportunity for cross-grade learning.

“We’re looking at more cross-grade relationships certainly, between the students,” she says, noting one example could be to bring the kindergarten class into the home economics classroom to learn cooking skills alongside older students. Another similar idea would be to bring younger children into the shop classes to learn with older students.

“We wouldn’t let little guys use power tools but they could work with big

buddies using some hand tools, maybe the Grade 4s with the Grade 9s or something like that,” she continues, noting these ideas are an extension of the Grade 9 leadership buddy program already in existence.

Meanwhile, learning on the campus will continue to move in the direction of individualized learning or personalized learning, with a focus on skills like critical thinking, collaboration and communication.

“We’re looking at getting inquiry at all levels, so playbased learning for Grades

K to 3, project-based for Grades 4 to 7 and then inquiry-based learning for Grades 8 and 9,” she says.

As well, Doran says administration is looking at moving the pre-school over to the campus, too, and strengthening working relationships with groups like the Cumberland Recreation Institute and Cumberland Community Schools Society.

For more information about the draft educational vision, visit http://cumberlandschool.ca.

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Most merger feedback so far ‘really, really positive’ Cross-grade relationships part of strategy to combine two schools Renee Andor Record Staff

The public feedback part of the project to merge Cumberland’s two schools into one campus will pick up when students are back from spring break.

Cumberland Elementary School co-principal Katy Doran says the process

until now has mostly been informational, including a community information night in late-February outlining the draft educational vision to parents. But, school administration will focus on the community consultation phase of the project next month.

Doran adds so far parents and staff have been supportive of the junior and elementary schools merging into one kindergartento-Grade 9 campus.

“Most of (the feedback is) really, really positive,” says Doran. “A couple people are

SCHOOLS concerned about maybe the behaviours of the older kids with the younger kids, and that’s a legitimate concern of some parents. But the vast majority, teachers included, and parents, believe that the behaviours of the (older) kids will actually improve when little ones are around.”

Students will be grouped into multi-year cohorts, but Doran says the campus will truly be shared by all grades, giving more

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Village taxes rising slightly Cumberland council decision must still be ratified Renee Andor Record Staff

MONTHLY BRUNCH SERVED Kiwanis Club of Comox members are seen preparing a monthly brunch for the residents of The Views. This is only one of the many activities the Club undertakes for the community. Pictured are Norma Sharp (a Kiwanian visiting from Gimli, Man.), Don Armstrong, Lee Burnham, John Williams, Gerry (Views volunteer) and Gale Dyer.

More hot dogs found?

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Dog walkers and pet owners are asked to be extra vigilant near the Headquarters Road area.

A report of a second finding of pill-laced hot dogs has come to the attention of the Comox Valley SPCA. There has been a report of a second batch of hot dogs near Headquarters and Casa Loma roads in Courtenay, B.C. SPCA Nanai-

SPCA mo & District branch manager Leon Davis told the Record.

Although there are few details about the second sighting, Davis said the SCPA is investigating and has the assistance of the RCMP. Last week, a dog walker alerted the SCPA after some laced hot dogs were found near Headquarters and Edwin roads.

Be careful in mountains After four avalanche fatalities nationally in six days, the Canadian Avalanche Centre urges backcountry users to exercise caution in avalanche terrain.

Two fatal snowmobile accidents occurred in cutblocks — areas below treeline cleared by logging companies.

While riding below treelines is often a safer choice, riders need to be wary of avalanche terrain, even near valley bottoms, due to warm temperatures and wet snow at low elevations, the CAC says.

The Vancouver Island Avalanche Centre’s danger ratings were high (natural and human triggered avalanches likely) for alpine and treeline on the weekend. Below treeline was considerable (natural avalanches possible; human-triggered avalanches probable).

Until conditions improve, the CAC rec-

ommends travelling on small, simple, lowangle terrain with no terrain traps. Exposure to large slopes and overhead cornices should be avoided.

Critical equipment for avalanche terrain includes transceivers, probes and shovels.

Airbags are also recommended.

The critical window for finding and extricating a victim is just 10 minutes, when there is an 80-per-cent chance of survival. At 35 minutes, the chance of survival is less than 10 per cent. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Davis added the branch did seek the help of two volunteer pharmacists, who may have identified the pills inside the initial batch of hot dogs.

“We think they might be Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen, both which are toxic to dogs,” he explained.

Comox Valley RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance with any information related to the case.

Individuals with information are asked to call 250-338-1321 or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or text cvcstips to crime. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Cumberland committee of the whole gave the nod Monday for a 1.86-per-cent municipal tax increase for 2014.

Cumberland COW met from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an in-depth discussion about the draft 2014-2018 financial plan. According to Mayor Leslie Baird, a number of amendments were made, though amendments made in the COW meeting are not official until ratified at a regular council meeting, the next of which is set for March 24.

Financial officer Michelle Mason’s staff report suggested a one-per-cent increase to municipal taxes but Baird says council voted to increase that to 1.86 per cent after making a number of changes to the draft financial plan.

The 1.86-per-cent municipal tax increase does not include amounts collected for other taxing authorities, which are expected to raise the overall increase for property owners. Some of these rates are as yet unknown by the Village.

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As well, if the solid waste bylaw being considered by council is approved, utility fees for water, sewer and solid waste are expected to rise 1.2 per cent.

One change Baird highlighted when she spoke to the Record after the meeting was a decision to allocate a further $150,000 towards the skatepark project slated for Cumberland Village Park. If this amendment is ratified, the Village will have set aside a total of $300,000 for this project, which is roughly estimated to cost $425,000, with some fundraising expected from the Cumberland Community Schools Society (CCSS) skatepark committee.

Council also voted to move $100,000 into reserves for improvements recommended after the civic cemetery master plan and the Coal Creek Park master plan are completed ($50,000 for each).

The CCSS request for $25,200 per year for two years to fund a youth centre program co-ordinator was denied, according to Baird. But, she noted the Village is hiring a new recreation pro-

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The United Riders of Cumberland’s request for a $11,000 grant-inaid from the Village was approved.

Amendments outlined during Monday’s budget meeting, if rati-

fied by council March 24, will be included in the budget package presented to the public at the March 31 village hall meeting. The public will be invited to provide comment during this meeting.

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A family of four escaped alive from this Oyster River home when it burned Monday.

Youth saves family from blaze In the early-morning hours of March 17, fire crews from the Oyster River Fire Department were dispatched to the scene of a fully involved structure fire on Fearon Road in Oyster River.

The family of four escaped the burning home thanks to the quick actions of a sixyear-old boy who woke to the blaze and rushed to alert the rest of his family.

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block of Fitzgerald avenue in Courtenay and when he returned in the morning he found someone smashed his side window and had taken his portable GPS unit. (2014-3006) The Comox Valley RCMP attended to a report of a possible undetonated explosive device on March 16th at the BC Hydo pole yard at 330 Lewick road in Courtenay . The RCMP Explosives Disposal unit was called and attended from Vancouver and the suspected device was destroyed. (2014-3013) On March 14th police responded to a call of three masked men, carrying weapons, smashing their way into a residence on the 700 block of 9th street in Courtenay. Minor injuries were reported. This investigation is continuing. (2014-2915) Police took a report of a stolen motorcycle, on March 16th, from a shed at a property on the 2700 block of Maryport avenue in Cumberland.

The motorcycle is described as a 2004 Yamaha WR450F CC which is blue in color. (2014-3023) On March 17th police received another report of a stolen motor cycle and chainsaw from an unlocked shed at a property on the 6400 block of Fitzgerald road in Merville. The motor cycle is a 2005 Yamaha PW80 and the chainsaw is a 359 Huskuavarna. (20143039) If you know anything about one of these crimes or any other crime you can call the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crimestoppers at 1-800222TIPS(8477) or text to-cvcstips to crime.

TOTAL STATISTICS FOR Mar 10-16, 2014

CATEGORY Assaults Thefts (All excluding vehicles) B&E (All types) Cause a Disturbance Impaired Driving Related Total Calls for Service

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On March 11th the Comox Valley RCMP received a report of a break, enter and theft from a residence on the 100 block of Webb Rd in Courtenay.

The homeowner reports that someone entered the shop via an unlocked door and stole 12 beer and assorted electronic devices. This investigation is continuing. (2014 -2800) Police received a report of a theft, on March 12th, from a contractor’s storage trailer while parked in the Stoneridge Cres. area of Courtenay. Thieves broke the locks off the door and then once inside stole $3000.00 in tools. (20142833) On the morning of March 12th police received a report of a stolen motor cycle from a trailer on a property on the 8700 block of Paulsen Rd in Black Creek. The owner believes the bike, a red Honda 70 mini trail bike, was taken sometime in the last month. (2014-2836) Sometime over night on March 13th unknown culprits smashed the side window and removed the side mirror off of a car parked on the street on the 2700 block of Allen Ave in Cumberland.

(2014-2875) Police have taken several reports in the past month of people walking on streets, in Cumberland and Courtenay, and attempting to open car doors.

Some reports are that they are also trying residence doors to see if they are open. The public are reminded to lock your doors. It’s not like it was in the past where you could trust everyone.

Unfortunately there are people in our communities that live off the proceeds of crime.

The City of Courtenay is reporting that spray painting vandalism continues to be a problem with numerous reports weekly.

On March 15th police responded to an alarm at a business on the 900 block of Comox road in Courtenay. Culprits smashed a front door window and then entered the business, where they ripped the alarm box off the wall. Nothing is reported stolen in this break in. (20142975) Police were called to a report of a theft from a motor vehicle on March 16th. The owner reports parking the vehicle on the street in front of a house on the 2000

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L’Arche proposal progresses Courtenay council okays rezoning second reading Scott Stanfield Record Staff

A PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT-OUT in the Forest on March 29 will raise money for the Cumberland Community Forest Society, which is trying to protect forested land around the village.

Shoot-Out in woods

Courtenay council gave second reading to a zoning amendment to allow L’Arche Comox Valley to construct an outreach centre and residential suites to house developmentally disabled clients.

The two-storey property is at 1465 Grieve Ave. near Courtenay Elementary School.

L’Arche started locally in 2000 with the opening of Jubilee House on 19th Street.

It is one of 29 L’Arche communities across Canada — the only one on Vancouver Island — part of a network of 136 communities in 40 countries.

“In many ways we’re like an extended family,” said community leader Christine Monier, noting some clients are at risk of homelessness.

Neighbourhood reaction to the proposal has been generally positive.

Coun. Ronna-Rae Leonard said L’Arche is a “great organization” that helps integrate marginalized people.

L’Arche (French for The Ark) has paid $10,000 for various fees, amendments and permits. Development cost charges are estimated at $115,000.

A public hearing will be held at the April 7 council meeting.

L’Arche hosts a public launch of its I Belong campaign April 4 at 11 a.m. at the Prime Chop House.

••• Council gave second reading to a zoning amendment bylaw pertaining to new federal regulations for medicinal marijuana, effective April 1.

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the new program is to redress problems incurred by the Marijuana Medical Access Program, which ends March 31, and to establish a regulated commercial market of licensed producers.

The City has received complaints about growops but Health Canada regulations have made it difficult to address concerns about smell, noise and traffic.

New rules will increase potential for regulation and enforcement.

A public hearing will be held April 7.

••• The City will match a $2,500 commitment by the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association toward this year’s Elevate the Arts event in the downtown core.

Coun. Manno Theos said it’s a small amount towards a festival with great energy that fills the downtown.

“Ongoing support is the way to go,” Coun.

Jon Ambler said of supporting such events.

••• Anderton Avenue between First and Fifth streets will be closed to traffic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday during the Road Runners’ half-marathon.

The race is among the largest events in the annual Frontrunners

Island series, attracting more than 600 runners.

••• The inaugural Cruise for Ciaran is April 12 and Walk for Hearts is May 4.

The former, postponed last month due to bad weather, is to raise awareness of wearing helmets when

skateboarding or biking, and to draw attention to the value of organ donation.

The latter raises money and awareness of local cardiac care initiatives. The annual Walk for Hearts goes from the Courtenay Airpark to the Filberg Centre.

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New leader at MADD helm Norm Prince is the new MADD Canada volunteer community leader in the Comox Valley region.

Prince joins a nationwide network of volunteers who represent MADD Canada and deliver its message and programs to local communities.

“Our chapters and community leaders undertake a diverse range of activities within their communities to help achieve MADD Canada’s mission of stopping impaired driving and supporting the victims of this violent crime,” said MADD Canada national president Angeliki Souranis.

“They truly are the heart and soul of our organization.

We are proud to welcome Mr. Prince to our amazing and dedicated volunteer team.”

Prince became involved with MADD Canada over 10 years ago when an impaired driver killed a student at the Port Hardy secondary school where he taught.

Prince saw first-hand the devastation this senseless death caused students, fami-

Touch tanks and large aquaria at VIU’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station in Bowser are used to teach people about marine science.

Fishy fun at field station Comox Valley residents may want to check out the fishy fun at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Deep Bay Marine Field Station this Saturday.

A Kids Day Open House runs March 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“This is one of our key events during the Brant Wildlife Festival,” says field station manager Brian Kingzett.

“Activities will include a colouring contest, face painting, arts and crafts, bird banding demonstrations and more — all designed to teach kids about marine science and wildlife.”

Admission is free and staff will be available to answer questions and introduce visitors to the amazing marine life inside touch tanks and a large public aquaria.

Visitors will be delighted with the wide assortment of sea creatures, including 20 new Pacific spiny lumpsuckers, which arrived from the Vancouver Aquarium in January.

“It’s not often you find a fish so cute that you want to squeeze it but the Lumpsuckers are that adorable,” says Stephanie Richards, facility co-ordina-

tor.

The station is also hosting an ongoing film and speaker series until April 24.

The station, located about a half-hour drive south of Courtenay, is a key research facility and public marine science centre that is fast becoming a popu-

lar tourism destination for the region.

For more details, visit www.viu.ca/deepbay. For general information about the Brant Wildlife Festival, go to www.brantfestival. bc.ca or call toll free 1-866-288-7878.

— Deep Bay Marine Field Station

lies and the community.

He started the MADD North Island chapter to provide valuable resources to the community, support victims and their families and educate the community about the dangers of impaired driving.

As a new community leader, Prince will focus much of his initial efforts around public awareness and education initiatives.

In addition, he will aim to build partnerships with stakeholder and community organizations with similar goals of ending impaired driving.

Untold thousands of Canadians have been killed and more than 68,500 are injured as a result of impaired driving crashes.

“These deaths and injuries are completely preventable,” said Prince.

“They can all be avoided if people do not get behind the wheels of their vehicles impaired.

“I want to be part of the solution and I am confident that the Comox Valley will be

supportive of the effort to stop these senseless tragedies from occurring on our roads and in our community,” he added.

In 2012, Prince received the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his over 10 years of dedicated volunteer contribution to MADD Canada.

In 2003 he was awarded MADD’s Volunteer of the Year for British Columbia.

MADD Canada (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is a national, charitable organization that is committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting victims.

With volunteer-driven groups in more than 100 communities across Canada, MADD Canada aims to offer support services to victims, heighten awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and save lives and prevent injuries on our roads.

For more information, contact Norm Prince at 1-800-6656233, ext. 306 or madd_cv@ telus.net.

— MADD Canada

Cadets glide through Valley skies Air Cadets from across the province will glide above Comox next week, during a spring break gliding exercise.

Flying operations are scheduled to take place March 16 to 22 at 19 Wing Comox.

The exercise is designed to provide further practical gliding experience to air cadets, who have become Transport Canada licensed glider pilots through the Air Cadet Gliding

Program.

Gliders and tow aircraft will be flying daily at various altitudes in the vicinity of the airport, weather permitting, from approximately 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

While gliding activities are relatively quiet, residents may hear the singleengine aircraft which are used to tow gliders aloft.

Regional Cadet Air Operations thanks local residents for

their understanding during this period, as the cadets gain fur-

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Shoebiz Celebrates 3rd Anniversary as 5th Street Specialty Store Shoebiz on Upper 5th Street is celebrating their 3rd anniversary as one of downtown Courtenay’s retail specialty stores. This historical shopping district has long been a place where residents and visitors can experience a truly local retail neighborhood. Store owner Kathy Vanderhorst is pleased with the results of her decision to change careers in 2011, when she retired from full time nursing to enter the world of full time fashion.

“I’ve been in the Comox Valley since 1977 and shopping on 5th Street has always been the place to find something unique or to run into someone you know. Each store has its own unique character and although new businesses come and go, 5th Street retains a real sense of community. As a new store owner I was made to feel very welcome, and I just love being part of that local history.”

For Vanderhorst, specializing in women’s footwear brings something special and positive to women’s lives. “Women just love shoes. A new pair of shoes brings a little boost that always feels great, no matter how old or young you are or what your waist size happens to be,” she says. Although the knowledge that she acquired through her medical background has a practical benefit of helping customers find the right fit, Kathy’s true passion is the variety of fashion choices she can offer to her customers. “Right now we have over 20 brands of footwear that appeal to almost any taste. Our customers love knowing that they don’t have to wait until they go a bigger city like Vancouver or Victoria to have a personal boutique experience or find a fashionable pair of shoes. They can find upscale products right on 5th Street and support the local economy at the same time.”

Step out in the latest fashion this Spring.

To celebrate the 3rd anniversary event, Shoebiz is offering free gifts to customers as well as a $10 gift card toward their next purchase. “It was a fun way for my staff and I to show our appreciation to our customers and to say thanks,” Vanderhorst adds. “You see a lot of faces working in retail, and getting to know them is part of the reward of building a local business. We have a wonderful staff, and work often feels like a girl’s party. Our customers find our favourite advice pretty easy to take. ‘Life is short, buy the shoes.’”

For more information about designer brands available at Shoebiz, visit the company’s website at www.shoebiz.ca or find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShoebizVentures.

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Chevrolet’s flagship sedan is all new for the 2014 model year. Released in 2013, this five-passenger vehicle can certainly hold its own in a segment whose competitors are getting stronger and stronger.

Among its redeeming new features, an all-new exterior design. I think it looks great.

Having had the opportunity to take it for a test drive, Chevrolet has certainly listened to their customers and in the Impala; it has given drivers a vehicle that has flair, as well as potency.

Its cabin/interior also received a major overhaul and the result is pleasing to the eyes and to the touch.

The 2014 Impala is offered with three engine choices, including two four-cylinder powertrains and a 3.6L V6.

Output for the 3.6L V6 is rated at 305 horsepower and 264 lb.-ft. of torque (358 Nm). That is the highest horsepower output in the segment from a naturally-aspirated V6 engine.

The Ecotec 2.5L is part of a new family of four-cylinder engines developed with increased efficiency and greater refinement. It is rated at 196 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque The Impala’s Ecotec 2.4L engine with eAssist provides electrical assist in certain conditions to help save fuel.

It is rated at 182 horsepower.

Malibu The 2013 model year brought forth an all-new Malibu. That said, not much has changed for 2014, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t get a few enhancements.

For example, there’s now a fuel-saving start-stop technology added to the standard model, rear knee room improved by 1.25 inches

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By Zack Spencer

The Vancouver International Auto Show gets underway next week. Today, the Driveway team looks at the offerings for 2014 from the Big Three domestic manufacturers in papr and online at drivewaycanada.ca

Ford has been on a roll here in Canada; finishing out 2013 as the top selling brand for the fourth consecutive year.

There are some very big products coming from Ford over the coming year that will make a big impact on its sales and image, and you will get a peek at some of them at the Vancouver International Auto Show.

The first is the biggest introduction of any automaker this year, the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck. The F-150 isn’t just the best selling truck in Canada for almost 50 years; it is the overall sales champ, selling more than any other nameplate. Period.

Ford isn’t merely introducing an updated model. No, they went to town, developing a entirely new manufacturing process that will revolutionize the full-size truck space.

The body of the next F-150 is built of an aluminum alloy material that Ford claims is 318kg lighter but stronger than the outgoing model.

In addition, the frame is made of thinner, lighter and stronger high-tensile steel that combined with the body, produces the weight savings. This is an industry first, and a revolutionary approach to building trucks.

In addition to a lighter body, the engineers have developed two new engines to complement the existing 3.5L EcoBoost turbocharged V6 model and 5.0L normally aspirated V8 engine. The first is a new 3.5L V6 engine, replacing the outgoing 3.7L model base engine.

Ford is doing well here in Canada and with all-new products; it will have a good chance of staying number one.

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With a lighter truck, a smaller engine can do the work.

A smaller 2.7L turbocharged EcoBoost V6 is also going to be introduced with an auto start-stop function that switches off the engine when the truck is sitting still. Official fuel economy ratings have not been released but Ford executives tell me they hope to have best in class gasoline fuel economy.

Other enhancements to the F-150 include a new stepladder that integrates into the tailgate. Ford was the first to have this feature but it has been improved for 2015. The rear tailgate also has a soft-open feature that prevents the tailgate from slamming down, plus a light switch near the back of the truck to eliminate the bed with new LED lights.

The second vehicle that will have a big impact on Ford, but more of an image car, is the all-new 2015 Mustang.

Interestingly, about 25 per cent of all Mustangs are sold here in British Columbia, so this is a big deal for us.

The 2015 Mustang is now going to be sold around the world and developed as part of the “One Ford” approach to making cars they can share in every market. This means the Mustang will be sold, for the first time, with right hand drive for coun-

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Chrysler’s dark days are over

By Bob McHugh These days, there’s always something new and interesting to see at a Chrysler auto show product display.

Big and small it’s got ’em all. – There’s a super-cute little Fiat that can run Chrysler Canada forever on a litre of fuel recently recorded fifty over here and a big, brawny heavy-duty Ram 2500 consecutive months Laramie Longhorn Diesel of year-over-year that can pull a mountain sales growth. over there.

Then there’s value-packed Bob McHugh Dodge, go-anywhere Jeep and those top-line Chrysler brand products, including the sleek new (2015) 200 sedan.

On the business side, Chrysler Canada recently recorded fifty consecutive months of year-over-year sales growth, which is the longest period of continuous market improvement in the company’s history. Globally, 2013 was another great year for parent company Chrysler Group LLC, which reported a year-end net income of $2.8 billion, up from $1.7 billion the previous year. So far, in 2014, the sales growth story continues with award winning new vehicles.

The radically redesigned Jeep Cherokee was recently voted 2014 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year, by members of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) and has already achieved best ever mid-size SUV sales results for Jeep. Cherokee is the first Jeep built on a body platform co-developed with corporate partner Fiat S.p.A. The base engine is a fuel-efficient 2.4-litre Tigershark MultiAir 4-cylinder engine and there’s an optional new 3.2-litre Pentastar V6 Dodge Charger engine.

This year the redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee is offered with a new 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 engine option, which is expected to deliver best-in-class fuel economy, a driving range in excess of 1,100 km and towing capability up to 3357 kg (7,400 lb). A new eight-speed automatic transmission comes with all powertrains. Grand Cherokee also offers three 4x4

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Led by the Ram 1500, Motor Trend magazine’s Truck of Year for the second year in a row and the only half-ton with a diesel engine option, Ram is now the second-best selling vehicle in Canada.

Chrysler separated its Dodge brand and created the distinct standalone Ram brand to concentrate on core truck customers and offers a range of vehicles that includes pickup trucks, vans, cab/chassis platforms and Ram 1500 EcoDiesel commercial products, The Fiat brand is a relative newcomer to the Chrysler family and is sold through selected Chrysler dealers. A recent surge in sales was led primarily by the introduction of a new Fiat 500L. Expanding the size and appeal of the diminutive Cinquecento (Fiat 500) and offering 42 per cent more interior space plus seating for five, the new 500L is a contemporary and uniquely Italian styling package.

If big, bold, and powerful is more your style, the Dodge Charger is a rear-drive, full size sedan with power to match its muscular styling.

A new Redline Package comes with 20-inch black chrome FIAT 500L wheels, Beats Audio and an upgraded 300 horsepower, 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine.

The best selling minivan of all time, Dodge Grand Caravan is the definitive family transporter. It now only comes with a Pentastar 3.5 litre V6 engine linked to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

At the LA auto show about six years ago, the lights were turned out at an abandoned Chrysler display during the press preview days. It was both ominous and sad to see, as behind closed doors a once great company was struggling to survive. The dark days are over. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

Chevrolet’s got it going on continued from page A12

(31.7 mm) and chassis and suspension developments enhance drive experience.

That’s on top off the overhauled Malibu, on the inside and out.

Camaro Z/28 For those diehard track day fans who have been waiting for an even more performance inspired Camaro, the wait is over. Almost.

For 2014, the Z/28 makes its debut.

All 2014 Camaro models feature a revised exterior design that integrates high-performance aerodynamics for more efficient cooling and stability at high speeds. However, the new Camaro Z/28 adds features like a full aerodynamics package that creates downforce at speed, which helps

make it the most track-capable offering in Camaro’s history.

Alongside its aerodynamic prowess, under its hood is a mechanical wonder. Its 7.0L, LS7 V8 hand-assembled engine was co-developed with Corvette Racing to make it as potent as possible.

Its monster engine produces an estimated 500 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque.

With those figures on paper, don’t expect amazing fuel results!

And just like it takes an experienced driver to put it through its paces, your bank account will most likely need to be seasoned, too! It has an MSRP of $77,400.

If you get to the show, all the GM brands, including Chevrolet, are well-represented.

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Confessions of a Curber My next vehicle came from a used car wholesaler*.

There was nothing wrong with it, but he couldn’t find a dealer who wanted it. I gladly took it off his hands.

How hip was I? I had a new source of newer vehicles that would come right to me.

“Two-year-old car for sale. No previous accident history reported, only 35,000km on it. Call with offer.”

Shortly after, I got a call from a young man.

His car had just broken down, and he needed a new one fast. He agreed to meet me at the local construction site where he worked.

He was just finishing up his lunch when I arrived. He was wearing his construction uniform and I immediately noticed his tired eyes.

I felt bad for the poor fellow, and I was glad that I was selling him a reliable vehicle. He didn’t need another headache on top of everything. I even knocked $500 off the price I wanted.

It was a smooth transaction. The guyy looke looked edd hhappy and thanked me immensely ely forr all the help. I beamed back at him.

Around 5:00 a.m. the next morning, I got a call. It was the construction ructioon worker, yelling so loudly that I could barely ely uunderstand him.

“THEY TOOK IT AWAY,” ” he said over and over again. “REPOSSESSED!” !”

I hung up on him and triedd to make sense of the situation. Why would the ld th he car be taken away in the middle of the he night? n Who’s “they”?

Liens. Of course. The car ha had ad a lien on it.

That’s why it wouldn’t sell ell on a lot. The bank must have seized it due to an unpaid balance.

As before, I panicked. I didn’t idnn’t want to get involved in this right now. w. Sure, S I sold him the car, but how was I supposed seed to know it had

a lien on it? I realized the wholesaler* had scammed me! If that fellow had asked for a CarProof history report or even a provincial lien search, I’d be the one screaming.

Over the next several hours, I kept letting my phone go to voicemail – I couldn’t bear speaking to the young man. I knew I had to switch phones again.

I felt a bit ashamed. But I needed to be selfish about this. At this point, the best thing for me was cash. And lots of it. *Wholesaler – Vehicle sellers may call themselves auto brokers or wholesalers to sound legitimate and cheaper. But if they’re selling to private buyers, they must be licensed as a dealer. Like any curber - an individual posing as a private seller but selling vehicles as a business – wholesalers and brokers offer none of the protection the law provides for purchases from a Vehicle Sales Authority licensed dealer. Walt learned that lesson, sson, but his buyer paid the price.

“They took it away,” he said over and over gain. “REPOSSESSED!” again.

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with the base and GT trim, the higher performance models will come later.

Inside is another cleansheet design, featuring real aluminum switches and dials, with two large gauges behind the steering wheel. The interior looks more upscale than any Mustang before.

Under the hood the GT trim continues with the 5.0L V8 with improved valves and cylinders helping to pump out over 420hp. The base 3.7L V6 is also carried over but now with 300hp. The big news is the introduction of a 2.3L turbocharged EcoBoost 4-cylinder with an estimated 300hp and 300 lb.-ft. of torque.

For years, the criticism has been the lack of independent rear suspension in the Mustang but this is no longer the case.

A fully independent rear suspension will help get all the power down to the ground from all three engines plus provide improved handling. Ford is hoping with this new platform and available engines, this new model will provide as many thrills as any German sports model and for less money.

Pricing has not been finalized but expect it to be in line with existing 2014 Mustang pricing.

Ford is doing well here in Canada and with all-new products; it will have a good chance of staying number one.

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Drives-U-Crazy Rural vehicle choices questioned distances, why do North Americans choose vehicles that guzzle more fuel?”

I am convinced that our math skills or transportation logic is impaired.

Do you have an explanation for him?

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is once again at that time of year of making decisions on how to make too little money go far enough so that all the students in SD71 get a good education. It is not an easy task. If we were to provide the board with one guiding principle, however, it would be to make sure that there are an adequate number of teachers to make students’ education a success. When we think of teachers, we think of classroom teachers who are the primary source of support for students. The teachers who work in the background providing support for our most vulnerable and needy students, however, are often overlooked. The Learning Support Teachers who co-ordinate all the special services in the school and teach students with various learning disabilities, speech language pathologists who provide support to students for whom communication limits their academic progress, the autism support teacher, teacher for the deaf and hard of hearing, educational psychologists who assess students to determine their learning needs, the occupational therapist who works with students on self regulation and the physiotherapist who makes sure students with physical needs are accommodated, are all educators that most people don’t ever see or think about. When these services are cut or when these teachers are not replaced when they are sick, the students they serve suffer. These specialists make the difference in whether many students succeed. The board should be applauded for making the budget-setting process

a public process and we can hope that all who participate keep in mind that the success of every child lies with the classroom and specialist teachers.

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about sea lions with wires and various things tangled around their necks and bodies. How much more at risk would all aquatic wildlife be if we have a huge aquaculture industry ruining our relatively pristine waters? This is just one of a hundred reasons why this application and all subsequent ones must be rejected. I can’t believe there is no public hearing on the issue. This corporation is hoping to wear down the public, and the authorities in charge, by continuing to submit application after application, just like the developers with Stotan Falls. What part of NO do they not understand? We do NOT want this massive aquaculture project in our waters, in any shape or form.

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When he poked his nose out, “Frank” flew down for a visit. He hangs out on that lamppost most of the time, but the guys in the shop began feeding him, and now he wanders about the shop when the bay doors are open. On warm summer days he’ll sit inside the waiting room as though he were waiting for his keys back like the rest of the customers. He is leery of new faces and loud cars, but has come to know which humans feed him. With them he is friendly. You can pretty much see him any day hanging out on the lamppost right outside of Midas. When he is missing we have caught ourselves making a special trip the next day to be sure he is back. It makes me wonder how many other of these so-called nuisance birds have made homes for themselves among humans in our community. OK, it’s a silly story. But it brought to me the light of why we chose to move here. A small but growing town with heart. Busy enough to have the services we need, but slow enough to notice and feed the seagulls ... even if you are a burly mechanic.

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Artist designs 40th anniversary bookmark series

Even in our new age of e-readers and digital books, just stepping through the door at the Laughing Oyster Bookshop in downtown Courtenay is enough to make you fall in love

with the printed word all over again.

This one-of-a-kind ambiance comes from floors well-worn by decades of visitors, personal reading suggestions and friendly

conversation at the 100-year-old register.

And of course the real live bookshelves: full of carefully selected fiction and non-fiction, thought-provoking and entertaining, rang-

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To help mark your place in your reading adventures, Laughing Oyster has partnered with local artist Joe

February home sales edge lower province are at or near balanced market conditions.�

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THE LAUGHING OYSTER Bookshop invites you to a 40th birthday open house Sunday.

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 5,578 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service in February, up 24.9 per cent from February, 2013. Total sales dollar volume was $3.4 billion, an increase of 43.1 per cent compared to a year ago. The average MLS residential price in the province rose to $611,688, up 15.4 per cent from the same period last year. “Consumer demand was much stronger in February compared to a year ago, but edged lower compared to January,� said Cameron Muir, BCREA chief economist. “Weak employment growth in 2013 has limited home sales so far this year to long-term average levels. “Record low mortgage interest rates and population growth continue to underpin the housing market and most regions of the

Ziner for more than 15 years to design a collection of unique locallyproduced bookmarks.

Laughing Oyster owner Evelyn Gillespie is excited to announce the brand new 40th anniversary bookmark series – The Readers’ Circle – that Ziner has created to mark this special occasion. “In the 40th anniversary bookmark series for Laughing Oyster, I’ve used a lithographic process that allows me to work directly with my drawings using a range of both colour and tone,� says Ziner. “The result is a brightly multi-colored scene that divides into a series of unique bookmarks. “Each design is a creative print – meaning I’ve done both the artwork and printing. “My goal was to create the feeling of community spirit that Laughing Oyster brings to downtown Courtenay.�

Laughing Oyster invites the public to meet Ziner on Sunday, March 23 from 2-4 p.m. at their open house 40th anniversary cel-

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Is democracy eroding?

Oh those pesky expenses.

Eyebrows were raised when Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Director Mike Hicks claimed $600 in expenses for gas while a new services building was being built.

Big deal.

If all the elected representatives claimed such a small amount all of our communities would be in better shape.

We can’t even imagine who made a big deal out of it, considering all the work the elected do for free.

There was a comment made about the new proposed four-year terms for local government.

It appears the term was decided by the elected and a resolution was passed at the Union of BC Municipalities, and the public doesn’t really get any say in this.

Are four-year terms a good thing or a bad thing?

Projects will stand more of a chance of getting completed and the elected will get more knowledgeable. Time will tell, but it is similar to elected officials voting themselves a pay raise – kind of self-serving.

If it was a democratic decision like they say, then they would have let the public decide. It seems more and more of our democratic rights are being eroded and we barely notice.

Too often decisions are made without public consultation. The public is good for one thing for sure and that is paying taxes.

Medical marijuana production is making headlines all over the place but the issuing of licences to grow and distribute are few and far in between.

There is still the old notion among some that “reefer madness” will prevail but in reality things won’t be much different than now.

There will be fewer mom and pop grow ops and mortgage helpers, but at least the grow ops will be known to police, security and location will ensure public safety.

It is typical though, that the government takes over a thriving industry without much public input and leaves the little guy high and dry.

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Record Question of the Week This week: Ninety-two per cent said BC Ferries should be brought back under control of the Transportation Ministry. Next week: Should the city of Courtenay continue its Maple Pool lawsuit? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com to vote.

A quick-thinking six-yearold might have saved his family when he sounded the alarm about an earlymorning fire in Oyster River.

Legal action by the City of Courtenay against Maple Pool Campsite grinds on, with no end in sight for city taxpayers who might foot the bill.

Just who is entitled to what?

Dear editor, Perhaps, the time has come to consider a user-pay economic model rather than the pseudoidealistic model that has seeped into our collective consciousness.

This is not a new concept and it is more akin to a realistic free enterprise system than it is to an idealistic communal system.

In the most simplistic terms; if you want to use a service or you need to use a service you pay for that service and don’t ask everyone else to subsidize your wants and needs.

The recent public angst involving BC Ferries comes to mind.

I live on Vancouver Island because it is my choice of lifestyle. If I want to live here but need to work on the mainland, that is my choice and my problem; not yours.

If you want to live on Denman Island that is your choice, so don’t ask me to subsidize the cost of your transportation. Furthermore, if your community does not want a cable ferry, then your community needs to pony up the costs to pay for a ferry that your community wants.

I don’t like to pay taxes, especially income tax that punishes productivity and rewards the opposite. But, if I must pay tax, I prefer a user-pay tax like GST and HST where the more that I can afford to consume, the more that I contribute to the required government coffers. And, if I can afford to or choose to consume only what I need, then I pay less tax.

I like tolls on transportation and am disappointed that the government went ahead and removed the token $10 toll on the Coquihalla Highway.

That little $10 fee saved me $50 in fuel costs, not to mention wear and tear on my vehicle, every time I needed to travel to the Interior. Not only did that toll pay for the capital cost of the project itself, it could have continued to pay for maintenance and improvement.

Now, everyone’s taxes need to

be increased to cover those costs.

Frankly, I would support a toll on more highways for the same reason including our own Inland Highway on Vancouver Island.

A problem with tolls is that no one wants to pay.

We see in Vancouver that tolls on the new Port Mann Bridge has diverted increased traffic over the Pattullo Bridge, much to

As it stands, everyone ❝ wants someone else to pay.

The human animal has become so increasingly self-centred that it has come to believe and indeed expects, that the community as a whole owes it any number of good and services.

❞ Gary Hein

the consternation of the affected residents.

My response would be to equally toll the Pattullo Bridge because it requires maintenance and it, too, will eventually need to be replaced. The choice should be for users to pay for those bridges rather than to make everyone pay, including those who will never use it.

The user-pay debate can be applied to almost every service provided by our elected governments. Education and health care come to mind, as they are the most expensive items on our social menu.

Certainly, a healthy, welleducated population contributes to our society as a whole, but should everyone pay for it or should users pick up a fair share of the tab? I resent having to contribute to the care of individuals who have chosen to destroy their health with tobacco, alcohol and drugs.

And I resent having to pay for the myriad of unnecessary procedures that a socialized health

care system provides. I resent having to continue to support a mediocre educational system long after my own children are grown.

There is much advantage to two-tiered systems, but that is a debate for another day.

As it stands, everyone wants someone else to pay. The human animal has become so increasingly self-centred that it has come to believe and indeed expects, that the community as a whole owes it any number of goods and services.

As witnessed by the last successive provincial and federal budgets, the cost of having someone else pay has reached unsustainable proportions and we all need to start to understand where it will lead.

History is replete with examples — the fall of the Egyptian and Roman empires being two of the best and Greece being the most recent.

It is no historical coincidence that the more affluent a society becomes, the more socialistic that its constituents become and the more readily they will neglect their personal responsibilities and delegate them to their communal authorities; that is, to their governments.

And it is also no historical coincidence that the longer this prevails, the sooner the society collapses under its own largesse. If nothing else, a user-pay society helps to maintain individual responsibility for personal consumption and reduces the reliance and expectation that someone else will pay.

Gary Hein, Courtenay

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Alarming news about B.C. parks Dear editor, Alarming news came recently from Victoria.

Bill 4, which proposes major changes to the Park Act has now gone through second reading. After third reading this bill will be law.

This is alarming news for any person who cares and loves our BC Parks system.

It is a déjà vu.

In 1986, based on faulty legal advice, the government buckled under the pressure of industry and opened B.C. parks to mining exploration.

It seems that industry and commercial development are hammering on the doors in Victoria again for private industrial opportunities incompatible with the natural and public character of our parks.

The BC Parks system was established after the creation of Strathcona Park on Vancouver Island in 1911.

Initially, all parks were closed for industrial activity including mining, logging and hydro development. In 1917, the ban on mining exploration was lifted.

This eventually resulted in the development and establishment of then-Western Mines at the headwaters of Buttle Lake and the damming of what was once one of the most beautiful lakes on Vancouver Island, Buttle Lake.

The parks were subsequently closed again to further mining exploration and a poorly developed mine at Della Falls was closed. However Western Mines continued to

Dear editor, The Aeronautics Act is a large document.

It contains a section that lists regulations for several airports.

Comox Airport Regulation SOR80-803 specifically states:.... “Paragraph 6 - NATURAL GROWTH. Where an object of natural growth on any land to which these Regulations apply exceeds in elevation any of the surfaces set out in paragraphs 5(a) to (c), the Minister may make a direction that the owner or occupier of the land on which that object is growing remove the excessive growth thereof.”

My interpretation of Paragraph 6 is that an owner of “natural growth” can be asked to remove or trim their trees at his/her expense. Trimming of one tall, grownup tree can cost $500 to $1,000.

Therefore, having 50 trees on a property could cost more than an official assessment of an older house.

Mr. T. Walsh pointed out the legal action related to tree trimming was discontinued and that all but three properties/owners in Kye Bay Road area have agreed to have their trees trimmed. It is also my understanding that the Department of National Defence offered to absorb associated costs.

Based on the above, why cannot tree trim-

ming be initiated now?

The property owners, who initiated Judicial Review, would have an option to join their neighbours and trim all trees simultaneously. If they would again choose to delay for any reason, they would in fact elect to pay for trimming themselves and not by taxpayers.

I am not familiar with all aspects of this activity but I know that there are many people in the Comox Valley who can use a chainsaw efficiently

operate. This has left a large landscape scale scar in the middle of Strathcona Park.

In 1986 the government appointed a committee to make

Strathcona Park, the first park in B.C. and the “flagship in the BC Parks system” was roaded, logged, mined, burned and flooded — it got the

It seems that industry and com❝ mercial development are hammering

on the doors in Victoria again for private industrial opportunities incompatible with the natural and public character of our parks.

❞ Dr. Marlene Smith

recommendations on industrial claims within the parks. Large sections of many parks in B.C. were downgraded to accommodate mining activity.

This decision was based on faulty legal government advice on a mining lawsuit in Wells Gray Park, the Tener mine.

Why not trim trees now?

and could have trimming completed in no time.

It would be nice to start May 1. What do you think?

Here are appropriate links and check yourself if I did not misinterpret the regulations.

Comox Airport Regulation: http:// laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/ eng/regulations/SOR80-803/index.html and Aeronautics Act: http:// laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/ eng/acts/A-2.

Paul Knettig, Area B

worst deal of all parks.

The heart of the park, including Cream Lake, was downgraded from Class A to class B park to accommodate mining.

An outraged public, already dissatisfied with the then-Social Credit government protested with a blockade in the middle of winter in the middle of Strathcona Park for over three months.

This was one of the catalysts to change government from Social Credit to NDP. Eventually, under the NDP government Strathcona and many other B.C. parks were reinstated as Class A parks.

Now, 24 years later, and merely three years past its 100-year birthday, our parks are under attack again.

The new 2014 amendments of the parks Act Bill 4 will open our parks yet again for industrial and commercial “research” and devel-

opment.

Initially Mary Polak, minister of environment, said it was to facilitate research for filmmaking in parks. Later, when questioned by CPAWS (Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society) and WCEL (West Coast Environmental Law) it became clear that this research would include commercial and industrial activities such as pipelines, transmission lines, hydro generation, mining, roads, etc.

This legislation affects all our provincial parks. Many people across B.C. have already expressed their dismay to Polak, including Greenpeace, CPAWS, Wilderness Committee, Valhalla Wilderness Society and Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC. Friends of Strathcona, the Comox District Mountaineering Club and other local organization are following suit.

If you care about keeping your parks wild and natural, you have to stand up for them.

Write a letter to Minister Polak, Comox Valley MLA Don McRae or North Island MLA Claire Trevena.

Join and support those organizations lobbying and fighting for your parks.

Let’s keep our government to its promises and safeguard those promises in perpetuity.

Dr. Marlene Smith, Comox Valley

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Libraries wonderful spring break place for kids There’s lots to do at your public library during spring break.

For instance, you can meet The Stinky Cheese Man! Visit the library to check new arrivals of DVDs, music CDs, books and magazines and enter the spring break contest.

Families are invited to attend a puppet show called the Stinky Cheese Man, laughout-loud entertainment suitable for all ages.

It will play at the Comox Library on March 26 at 11 a.m. and at the Courtenay Library on March 27 at 1:30 p.m.

If you visit the Courtenay Library on March 20 or 27, there will be a large selection of board games and puzzles to play with from 2 to 4.

On March 22 there will be a Family Storytime with favourite stories and a puppet making craft at 11 a.m. For young artists, there will be a manga drawing workshop led by local artist Brenna Mcdonagh, on March

26 at 10:30 a.m.

Later, the same day, at 2 p.m., there will be a session of TumbleBooks, digital picture books to read along with or just to enjoy.

On March 29, meet local children’s authors Tanya Smallwood and Nicki Wiegland, who will introduce their new book about Mar & Jack, a children’s

Mount Washington adventure story.

Tanya and Nicki will be at the Courtenay library March 29 at 11 a.m.

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At the Cumberland Library there will be a puppet-making craft session March 21 from 3 to 4 p.m. and a TumbleBooks storytime March 28 at 3:30 p.m.

Library will be open every day during spring break and children are invited to play with the library’s Lego collection available most afternoons.

Lego will also be available most afternoons.

All library programs are free to attend.

For more information, call your local public library.

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Let’s sing with Letz Sing This month, Letz Sing offers the opportunity to sing in community, and the chance to learn songs, rounds and chants to sing together and with our children.

Choir director Tina Filippino will start a new, shortened six-week term beginning during the week of March 24 and ending April 28.

This condensed term is a chance for newcomers to try singing in a group.

As well, it provides Letz Sing regulars the opportunity to review some old favourites.

Tina is returning from a visit to Ethiopia and South Africa, as a delegate with the Stephen Lewis Foundation, Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign.

While there, she was partici-

pated in visiting projects, and has witnessed firsthand how singing together strengthens community.

She believes that, to create a community that sings together, we need some common songs.

No musical experience is necessary to participate in this new term.

The choirs meet once a week in three locations: • Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in Courtenay at the Lower Native Sons Hall; • Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in Comox at the Lions Den; • Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in Black Creek at Halbe Hall.

The fee for the six-session term is $66, with sliding scale available.

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CHAIR OF IMAGEFEST 2014 this Saturday, Peter Sinclair is captivated — like many others — by the local ocean and mountain views.

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“For me, photography is a way to connect with and document people, places and my own life experience,” says Peter Sinclair.

“It encourages me to see things others might pass by and fosters rich friendships with other photographers.”

Sinclair joined the Comox Valley Camera Club when he moved to the Valley three years ago. But the organization has been around much longer than that.

This Saturday, March 22, the club will celebrate 50 years of photographic excellence with Imagefest at the Sid Williams Theatre.

Imagefest includes 28 slide shows of three to four minutes

each created by club members.

Each entry is juried by non-club members to assure the highest quality of work.

Imagefest 2014 is the club’s fourth annual event at the Sid and was created to showcase the photographic skills of club members.

“The club has changed dramatically over time,” notes Sinclair, chair of this year’s event. “The biggest change was the switch from film to digital. I don’t know anyone that has a darkroom anymore.”

Another huge change has been the explosion in membership.

Ten years ago about 35 camera enthusiasts belonged to the club, now it boasts 170 members.

“That can present challenges when it comes to running and

operating the club,” admits Sinclair. “Members range from novice to very experienced so when you have 70 to 90 people show up at a meeting it can be difficult to organize something that will interest everyone.”

To overcome that obstacle, the club has divided into numerous special interest groups. CVCC also organizes three to four field trips most months — some for half a day, others for several days — throughout the year.

“The field trips are a really good way to connect with photographers sharing the same interests,” says Sinclair. “There’s a lot of camaraderie as members share ideas and advice and offer assistance.”

Although the emphasis of the club has shifted from showing

prints to displaying work online or on a screen, prints have not become obsolete. CVCC members regularly display their work at Rhodos café in Courtenay and hold an annual fall show at the Pearl Ellis Gallery of Fine Art in Comox.

And members’ photos are a class act. In the past two years, CVCC has placed third out of 28 and seventh out of 28 in a competition between camera clubs from B.C. and the Yukon.

Many members are also active in the community donating their time and photographic skills to the food bank, Children’s Telethon, BC Senior Games and other endeavours.

Imagefest 2014 includes a huge range of material including nature, people, urban scenes,

landscape, wildlife and street photography.

“There is also some closeup work and some photographers have included music with their video clips,” says Sinclair. “Some of the work is local and some is from members’ travels to other parts of the world.”

A display of members’ prints will be on show in a downstairs room of the Sid Williams Theatre.

Tickets to Imagefest are available through the theatre. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www. comoxvalleycameraclub.org or www.sidwilliamstheatre.com.

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BELTONE JAZZ SERIES sponsors (left to right) Jeff Germain, Sharon Germain and Rob Peterson make it possible for jazz to be heard each month at the Little Red Church in Comox. PHOTO BY BILL JORGENSEN honour of the event’s major sponsor, Beltone Hearing Care Centres.

“As second-generation owners of Beltone Hearing, Sharon and I are proud to support Rob’s musical endeavour,” says Jeff Germain.

“We were delighted to discover all the musical outlets and arts groups when we moved to the Comox Valley in 2007.”

Beltone owns numerous hearing centres on Vancouver Island including two in the Comox Valley. The Germains generously sponsor a variety of events and causes such as the Pops series of the Victoria Symphony, as well as performances of the Vancouver Island Symphony.

Jeff Germain’s no stranger to music industry. As a professional drummer, he

performed with the Queen City Kids, a hard rock group from Regina. The group has a gold album to their credit and was recently inducted into the Western Canadian Music Association Hall of Fame.

Although no longer a professional musician, Germain plays regularly with the Comox Valley’s Stepbrothers dance band.

Peterson, also a drummer, recruits local musicians, including the Campbell River and Nanaimo areas for the Beltone Jazz Series.

“We’ve had some great concerts and the Little Red Church is a lovely venue,” he says.

“We average an audience of about 100 each performance. There’s a high fun factor.”

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Paula Wild “It’s a little bit of the Ed Sullivan show, a little bit of vaudeville and a whole lot of jazz,” says Jazzville Promotions event co-ordinator Rob Peterson.

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The Comox Valley has been home to a vibrant jazz scene for many years and Thursday night concerts have become a tradition, first at the Elks Club and now at the Avalanche.

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This is the record that Steve Dawson’s growing number of fans have been waiting for. Rattlesnake Cage finally gives them the opportunity to hear Steve interact with his guitar in a way that has never been captured on record before.

Until now, hearing the sweet melodies and deep soul of Steve playing solo guitar has been a treat reserved for live audiences in intimate settings.

These new simple and unadorned recordings hearken back to the American Primitive sound that John Fahey and other artists such as Peter Lang and Leo Kottke recorded on Fahey’s iconic Takoma record label in the ‘60s — instrumental music informed by the deep traditions of blues, ragtime, jazz and even Hawaiian music, but taking those influences in unexpected directions. The opening track, ‘Blind Thomas at the Crime Scene’ which takes its title from Fahey’s earliest nom de plume is the recording that most clearly communicates Dawson’s respect for the American Primitive aesthetic, and gives the listener the clearest indication of what’s to come.

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Recorded with a single vintage tube microphone that had recently been rescued from decades of hanging from the ceiling rafters of an old theatre in Detroit, you can hear every detail and nuance of each note.

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GUITARIST STEVE DAWSON will play from his new CD Rattlesnake Cage on March 26 at the Cumberland Hotel.

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COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY offers three exhibits.

Discover Art Saturday for families every second Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. FMI: www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com or 250-338-6211.

COURTENAY LITTLE THEATRE presents On Golden Pond from April 10 to 17.

FMI: www.courtenaylittletheatre.com.

DENMAN READERS’ AND WRITERS’ FESTIVAL July 17 to 20. FMI: www.denmanislandwritersfestival.com.

FLYING CANOE WEST COAST PUB has jam nights Thursdays, a DJ and dance Friday nights and karaoke Sundays at 9 p.m.

GRIFFIN PUB north of CFB Comox hosts Jazztet on Sundays from 5 to 9 p.m.

JOE’S GARAGE features Comox Valley Uke Jam on second Tuesdays of each month. Ukulele instruction at 7 p.m., jam at 8 p.m.

KING GEORGE HOTEL has open jam with Pete and Jamie from the Jagsters every Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m.

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

PEARL ELLIS GALLERY presents members’ spring show and sale. Free admission at 1729 Comox Ave. FMI: www.pearlellisgallery.com or Facebook.

PLEASURE CRAFT THEATRE presents an improvised soap opera every Monday in March at Cumberland United Church at 7 p.m.

POTTERS PLACE features work by Sue Emerson in March at 180B Fifth St. in Courtenay. FMI: 250-3344613 or www.thepottersplace.ca.

WAVERLEY HOTEL jam night with Brodie Dawson and friends Thursdays. Bluegrass Brunch on Sundays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. FMI: www. waverleyhotel.ca.

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COMOX VALLEY CAMERA CLUB holds Imagefest at Sid Williams Theatre. FMI: www.comoxvalleycameraclub.org or www.sidwilliamstheatre.com/events.

JOHN MANN at Cumberland Hotel. FMI: www. islandmusicfest.com.

HOUSE OF DAVID GANG presents Bob Marley tribute at Bridge Lounge, 9 p.m.

MYSTIC VALLEY VOICES drum, chant and sing at Little Red Church, 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. FMI and tickets: www.mysticvalleyvoices.org or Oliver Clarke at 250-2181688.

FIDDLEJAM at Contra Dance at Merville Hall, 7:30 p.m.

FMI: 250-339-4249.

Sunday, March 23 LAURA GILLESPIE presents Snowbird (songs of Anne Murray) at Sid Williams Theatre, 7 p.m. FMI: 250-3382430 or sidwilliamstheatre. com.

WORLD COMMUNITY presents Festival of Food Films at Lake Trail Middle School, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FMI: Facebook, 250-337-5412, or www.worldcommunity.ca.

COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY concludes CVAG/TIFF Winter Film Series with The Lunchbox at Rialto Theatre, 5 p.m. FMI: 250-338-6211 or www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com.

Wed., March 26 STEVE DAWSON at Cumberland Hotel. FMI: www. islandmusicfest.com.

Friday, March 28 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL “best of the fest” in Stan Hagen Theatre at North Island College, 7 p.m.

Tickets by e-mailing strathconawilderness@gmail.com.

FMI: www.strathconapark. org.

G.P. VANIER IMPROV TEAM presents Improviganza dinner/auction-improv fundraiser at Northgate Foursquare Church, 6:30 p.m. Tickets by e-mailing improvfundraising@gmail. com.

Saturday, March 29 BOOM BOOMS at Waverley Hotel. Tickets at Bop City, Waverley, 250-336-8322 and cumberlandvillageworks. com.

TANYA SMALLWOOD and NIKI WIEGLAND present their book Mar and Jack Cause a Rumble on Mt. Washington at Courtenay Library, 11 a.m. FMI: Mary Donlan at 250-334-3369.

Sunday, March 30 SID WILLIAMS THEATRE SOCIETY screens film Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. FMI: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com.

Friday, April 4 LINDA MCRAE at Cumberland Hotel. FMI: www. islandmusicfest.com.

Saturday, April 5 MERVILLE FLASH FICTION CONTEST finalists read at Merville Hall, 7:30 p.m.

March 31 deadline to e-mail stories to hqcreek@telus. net.

Sunday, April 6 ANNE LOUISE GENEST and CHRIS COOLE at Applewood Cottage, 7:30 p.m.

FMI: Suzanne at 250-3348687.

Wednesday, April 9 STEPHEN FEARING and ANDY WHITE at Waverley Hotel.

Friday, April 11 BONNIE KILROE presents tributes to Lady Gaga, Mae West and others at Bridge Lounge, 9 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29 NEIL OSBORNE with RYAN MCMAHON at Avalanche Bar. Tickets at Bop City Records, Red Carpet Boutique, Avalanche or online at www.ticketzone.com.

Thursday, May 8 RON JAMES at Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

May 11 SID WILLIAMS THEATRE SOCIETY screens film Disney’s Aladdin. FMI: www. sidwilliamstheatre.com.

Saturday, June 7 ELEVATE ARTS FESTIVAL in downtown Courtenay. FMI: www.elevatethearts.com.

Friday, July 11 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com.

Saturday, July 12 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com.

Sunday, July 13 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com.

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Arts will hit new heights The third annual Elevate Arts Festival is four days of boundary-bending arts and culture and innovative urban reclamation in the heart of Courtenay.

This free festival features unique programming in multiple venues.

They include cafés, alleys, stairwells, rooftops, walls and riverside parks.

From circus arts, experimental dance, new music, slam poetry, film and photography to puppets, projections, participatory art projects, literary creations,

THE BOOM BOOMS return March 29 to the Waverley Hotel 29 with tracks from their latest album.

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Lowering the Boom at Wave released their debut album, Butterfly Man (2008), where the video for their feel-good party anthem, When the Night reached No. 6 on the Much More Music chart and was licensed for an episode of 90210. Delivered, a surreal banjo ballad, garnered an award for Best Roots Song at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards in Nashville (2008).

The Boom Booms released their debut album ¡Hot Rum! (2011), which earned them a spot in the Peak Performance Project. They won second place, picking up a cash prize of $75,000, which enabled them to produce and release their travel documentary, Boom Boom Brazil.

The Boom Booms are a Canadian funk/soul band formed in Vancouver in 2008.

The group consists of Aaron Ross (lead vocals), Sean Ross (keys, vocals), Tom Van Deursen (guitar), Geordie Hart (bass), Richard Brinkman (drums), and Theo Vincent (percussion, drums).

The band, which will play March 29 at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland, has toured internationally — influencing the music scene in countries like Brazil, Spain, Canada and the U.S. The band’s roots soul sound draws heavily from artists including Bill Withers and Damian Marley.

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The documentary explores the rich and unpredictable adventures of an up-and-coming band on tour in Brazil and raises awareness of the Belo Monte Dam’s impact.

No stranger to the Comox Valley, the band has played the Big Day Up, the Big Time Out, Rock the Block, and packed the Waverley on numerous occasions.

For more about the band, http://theboombooms.com and www.facebook.com/theboombooms.

Tickets available at Bop City, the Waverley, by phone 250-3368322 and online at cumberlandvillageworks.com.

Mar, Jack visiting Courtenay library

You are invited to attend a reading by local children’s writers Tanya Smallwood and Niki Wiegland at the Courtenay Library on March 29 at 11 a.m.

Tanya and Nikki have written and illustrated a charming adventure story that takes place on Mount Washington.

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Mar and Jack is a locally written and illustrated children’s book for ages five to eight, but can be enjoyed by all.

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Best of the Fest touring Get ready for an evening of outdoor adventure and action-packed tales — the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Best of the Fest tour is coming to Courtenay on March 28.

Founded in 1998, the VIMFF is now the premier mountain film festival of the spring season.

Following the VIMFF festival awards in Vancouver in February, a selection of the best films, including jury award winners and people’s choice favourites, goes on tour.

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Courtenay author Paula Wild’s book The Cougar: Beautiful, Wild and Dangerous has been nominated for the 2014 BC Book Prizes’ Bill Duthie Booksellers’ Choice Award.

This award, supported by the BC Booksellers’ Association, is presented to the publisher and the author of the book that is most successful in terms of public appeal, initiative, design, production and content.

The winner will be announced at the 30th Annual Lieutenant Governor’s BC Book Prizes Gala in Vancouver on May 3.

The Cougar is a B.C. best-selling book that blends natural history, scientific research, First Nations stories and first-person accounts to explore our evolving relationship with the powerful and intriguing predator called cougar, puma, mountain lion, and approximately 40 other names.

It also includes amazing photographs and up-to-date information on cougar awareness and defence tactics for those living, working or travelling in cougar country.

Throughout, Wild delves into what makes this animal that both fascinates and frightens us so beautiful, so dangerous, and why cougars remain an important and valuable part of our environment.

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Leprechauns have fiddles

LOCAL FOOD CULTURE will be the focus of the Festival of Food Films on March 23 at Lake Trail Middle School.

Food, films together What happens when you combine great documentary films, inspiring speakers, and demonstrations with a local food focus?

You get a delicious taste of positive community development in action.

Local food culture — including the food security of communities that want to produce and consume healthy food — is quickly becoming the hottest topic in social development in the Comox Valley.

On March 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Trail Middle School in Courtenay, the Festival of Food Films will bring together Comox Valley folks to connect with other community members who share interests and concerns.

Admission is by donation. Lunch will be available for purchase from the LUSH Valley Food Action Society.

The inaugural Festival of Food Films is a brand new World Community project that will screen eight top-rate food-themed documentaries in partnership with LUSH Valley Food Action Society, the Comox Valley Growers and Seed Savers, and Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connec-

tions.

The headline feature film More than Honey is a “Best of Fest” screening from the World Community Film Festival. A variety of short films will be highlighted as well, with each screening followed by a brief presentation and discussion by members of the local food community.

“We chose More Than Honey as our feature partly because there is such a vibrant community of beekeepers in the Valley, and also because of the depth of concern there is about threats to survival of honey bees,” said Wayne Bradley, festival curator. “We expect the other films to be just as challenging and inspiring.”

Volunteers are needed to assist with setup, takedown and welcoming and directing guests. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Arzeena Hamir of Amara Farm at arzeenahamir@shaw.ca.

Lake Trail School is at 805 Willemar Ave. in Courtenay. For more information, look for the Festival of Food Films on Facebook events, contact 250-337-5412, or visit www. worldcommunity.ca.

Film series concluding The Comox Valley Art Gallery/TIFF Winter Film Series concludes this Sunday with The Lunchbox at 5 p.m. at the Rialto Theatre.

Irrfan Khan (Life of Pi, Slumdog Millionaire) stars alongside the radiant Nimrat Kaur in Ritesh Batra’s delightful feature debut, in which a mistaken lunchbox deliv-

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St. Patrick’s Day fiddle Fiddlejam has a full Country Contra dance roster of fine fiddlers at the Big Yellow Mer- and Saturday will ville Hall this Satur- showcase a number of day. them. Trent may also Slip in, out of the surprise us with an rain and wind, to the accompanying Irish warm and fuzzy Mer- fiddler. ville hall where FidGenerally, before dlejam is the dance, waiting to from 7 to Contra play your 7:30 p.m., f a v o u - dances are famthere will rite dance ily-friendly combe a Contunes. tra Dance C o n t r a munity dances workshop dances are where a caller as well f a m i l y - directs everyone as some friendly instruction community around the dance in basic d a n c e s floor with much waltz patwhereacall- laughter and terns. er directs At 7:30 e v e r y o n e happiness. p.m., the around the fiddlers dance floor with much start the music with laughter and happi- Contra sets lasting ness. about 15 to 20 minutes The steps are sim- per dance. In between ple, well-organized and the called Contra the caller even brings dances, Trent and his the wallflowers and guests will play waltzshy shamrocks onto es, foxtrots, swing, polthe floor. Single danc- kas and country tunes. ers are most welcome With the hall’s as they can pair up new heating system with anyone during the cranked up, the atmoContras. sphere will be cozy This dance will be and inviting for this a little different than Irish fling. So March our usual dances as 22, slide into the Big we’ll be joined by international fiddle star, Trent Freeman, who is in the Comox Valley for a slice of Mount Washington ski action.

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L-IMINATION 17 18 24 25 30 34 36 37 39 41 42 45 47 48 52 53 54 55 56 57 58

ACROSS 1 Start for legal or chute 5 Dame Nellie of opera 10 Dems’ rival political gp.

13 B flat’s equivalent 19 Portent 20 Diarist Nin 21 “No —, ands or buts!”

22 Person ogling 23 Escorted one’s rival?

26 Lemon-lime soft drink 27 Wipe the slate clean 28 Stand in an art studio 29 Saint — (Caribbean island) 31 Ending for dull or drunk 32 Border 33 Dress in Goa 35 Weekend time spent with pals?

38 Luau strings, for short 40 Large, red apple variety 43 “Be quiet!”

44 Actors in a film featuring church ministers?

46 Position 49 Ticked (off) 50 “— takers?”

51 Nasal partition 53 Moray, say 55 One-named flamenco entertainer 58 Rowdydow 60 Cry to comic Sales when he’s losing his grip?

65 With 66-Across, drudge’s routine 66 See 65-Across 68 Army post 69 More audacious 70 “— ask is that ...”

72 Laryngitic pigeon’s comment?

75 Positive 76 Sir Walter Scott novel 78 Muhammad and Laila of the ring 79 — cava 81 Soldier of Seoul 82 Situation when a fuel gauge is at 50%?

84 Balking beast 85 “Oro y —” (motto of Montana) 87 Prefix with cyclist 88 Got old due to excess 90 “— always say ...”

91 Address for a lady 94 1976-81 sketch show 95 Watch over a 787?

101 As a group 104 One making an attempt 106 Tech caller 107 Walk with no lights on?

110 Tax doc. whizzes 112 Plains tribe 113 Mouthwash bottle abbr.

114 Did autumn yard work 115 Peter & Gordon’s “— Pieces” 118 Loft 120 Species-crossing 122 Things that a drum-playing lush has?

125 Like sweethearts 126 Stooge name 127 Like many shiny floors 128 Impressionist 129 Seesaw 130 Quit delaying 131 Veil wearer 132 Contradict DOWN 1 Turn on, as a PC 2 Unfinished Kafka novel 3 Dubs differently 4 Picnic pests 5 — tai 6 — -coated tablet 7 Tourist town on Maui 8 Small pieces 9 Tennis great Arthur 10 JPEG alternative 11 Long past 12 False: Prefix 13 Town in central Italy 14 Capital of Minnesota 15 Laugh sound 16 Daughter of King Minos

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MAR.23 to MAR. 29, 2014 The luckiest signs this week: Taurus, Gemini and Cancer

ARIES You have a rather busy schedule ahead of you this week. Give yourself plenty of time between appoint­ ments to avoid putting too much pressure on yourself.

TAURUS You could decide to completely change your life on a whim. You may go back to school and envisage a whole new career.

GEMINI The heart has its reasons, of which reason knows nothing! Even though you try to remain lucid when faced with a very unusual situation, your heart dictates your actions and deci­ sions.

CANCER You have to do some negotiating in order to establish a good balance, whether it is at work or with friends, family, or others. Be willing to make some compromises.

LEO A conflict at work inspires you to think about changing jobs. Take the time to weigh the pros and cons, and consult your loved ones before coming to a decision.

VIRGO You’re going to be in the spotlight in one way or another. You are viewed by others with a great deal of respect because of a situation that could, in the end, transform your life.

LIBRA It is highly likely that you decide to move. Perhaps it’s time to sell the family home, which is far too big since the children moved out.

SCORPIO You have plenty to say for yourself and you express out loud what oth­ ers only think. Someone may entrust you with a rather unique secret.

SAGITTARIUS People under this sign are supremely

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Baby birds don’t always need rescue “I found a baby bird, now what?”

Each year MARS rescues or receives numerous baby wildlife species, some are mammals but the vast majority are birds.

Every year we send out the same message, “A baby’s best chance of survival is its mother.”

Sadly many people still do not get the message and actually kidnap healthy babies that have been left hidden whilst the mother forages or hunts for food. Here are some guidelines to follow should you come across baby wildlife and especially baby birds: Is the bird hurt

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Fairfield or does appear sick?

Symptoms could include inability to use its wings, or does it seem weak or is it shivering?

If the answer is yes call MARS at 1-800304-9968 for information on how to proceed.

Check to make sure there are no cats or dogs nearby and keep people away.

Does the bird appear healthy and have feathers but is running on

the ground unable to fly? This is a fledgling bird and must spend a few days on the ground as it learns to fly, this is normal behaviour.

If the bird is mainly covered in fluffy down with a gaping mouth, it is a nestling and needs to be back in the nest; it has either fallen or has been pushed out but will not survive on the ground.

Nestlings can be put back into their nest if it can be located, or they can be placed in a small basket or plastic tub lined with a soft cloth or paper towel, no wet grass. The basket or tub can be placed back in a tree, when

the mother hears the chick peeping she will come back and feed the baby. Check back from a distance to see if the adult has returned.

If your rescue attempts fail after a few hours then we ask you, if possible, to take the following steps: Make sure you have gloves to protect against sharp claws and beaks; prepare a carrier, box or even a paper bag, with small air holes, depending on the size of the bird; gently lift and put the bird into the container and cover it right away, avoid unnecessary handling.

DO NOT GIVE

FOOD OR WATER. Cover the container with a towel and put it in a warm, dark, quiet place. Do not open or disturb the bird.

Make sure you wash your hands and any items such as towels, jackets etc. that may have touched the bird as they do have parasites and can carry diseases.

Please note the exact location of the rescue so that we know where to relocate the bird if it is successfully rehabilitated.

We would like to invite the public to our open house on April 6 at 6817 Headquarters Road in Merville;

people with stories to tell about their experiences with the healthcare system.

I met a person who openly discussed her mental health challenges and the judgment she faced from health-care providers. I heard the story about a person diagnosed with cancer whose test results were misplaced by her doctor’s office, resulting in a two-month delay in her diagnosis. I met a family caregiver in her early-30s, caring for her terminally ill spouse while balancing raising two children and a career.

I was thanked for my column by an adult child caring for their parents (both with dementia) in residential care facilities.

They vented frustration with the staffing ratios and some of the less-than-desirable conditions of an institutional environment.

Pa t i e n t - c e n t e r e d care isn’t new. Most of us remember the buzzword from the early 2000s. No one can agree on a single definition; however, the dialogue in the room focused on the idea that persons using the health-care system (this includes the recipient of care/ services, families and caregivers) are supported and encouraged

to participate in their own health care as well as make decisions about their health care.

What inspired me the most from the conference was the sheer number of people who want to help make changes to the B.C. health care system.

People like you and I. Patient as Partners encourages anyone and everyone to have a voice. The best way to do this is to visit their website at https:// www.patientsaspartners.ca/network or call

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Young birds often do not need the ‘rescuing’ humans think they do, but occasionally they do. we offer tours of our facility and a chance to meet our three ambassador birds.

To call for advice or other information please call 250-3372021 or visit our website at www.wingtips.

org for more details on our open house.

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

them directly toll-free at 1.888.742.1772.

Wendy Johnstone is a gerontologist and is the founder of Key-

stone Eldercare Solutions. Her column runs in the Comox Valley Record every second Thursday.

Patient as Partners group ‘buzzing with excitement’ The Patient as Partners – Working Dialogue Group held its two-day conference in Vancouver last week.

The BC Ministry of Health recently identified patient-centered care as one of their priorities and the purpose of this conference was to receive input from stakeholder on what patient-centered care should look like in B.C. I was lucky enough to be among the 200 or so stakeholders to attend the conference.

Despite having an eternal optimistic attitude, I have to admit I was more than a little skeptical. My internal voice said something to the effect, “Wendy, how likely is it that the Ministry of Health will listen to anything you have to say, let alone do

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Although no promises were made, by the time Friday afternoon arrived, energy and optimism oozed from the room. The majority of us were buzzing with excitement (and clearly too much caffeine to fend off exhaustion) and chomping at the bit to get share what we learned.

For two days, I sat in a room with Ministry of Health employees, physicians, care providers from health authorities and from community organizations and most importantly, patients or

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Municipal road rules exist, too The Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations together make up the traffic enforcement “bible” for most police officers. They set the standards for traffic rules throughout the province of British Columbia.

What you may not have considered but could still run afoul of are local traffic bylaws enacted by municipalities. While they are similar in general, they may differ in scope and number from place to place and used to be difficult for drivers to become aware of.

You may automatically think of parking tickets when someone mentions traffic bylaws. This is probably the contact that most of us have had with them at one time

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Schewe or another, but it is by no means the only possibility for problems.

Rules governing pedestrians, cycles, signs, animals, truck routes, loading zones, parades and even speeds may be set in this legislation.

The most important guideline for traffic bylaws is that they must not be inconsistent with Part 3 of the Motor Vehicle Act. Part 3 establishes what we would call the rules of the road, speeds, stopping at stop signs, following highway lines and the like.

For example, a bylaw would be inconsistent if it allowed you to do something that Part 3 forbids.

How do you find out about the traffic bylaws of your municipality?

The Internet is my first stop as most if not all municipalities have their bylaws online today. Bylaws may also be viewed at the municipal hall and the advice of bylaw enforcement sought there as well.

For more information about this topic, visit www.drivesmartbc.ca. Questions or comments are welcome by e-mail to comments@ drivesmartbc.ca. Tim Schewe is a retired RCMP constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. His column appears Thursdays.

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Race Weekend in the Comox Valley

Chimos champs

Seven Competitive Gymnasts from Chimo Gymnastics Club in Comox produced great results at the recent B.C. Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Kamloops.

Isfeld student Kira Magor came home the newly crowned Provincial Level 2 Novice champion, topping the field of 46 gymnasts in her category with an overall score of 48.5. She took the gold medal on the floor and silver on beam and uneven bars.

Kaylee Guignard walked away with the Provincial Level 3 Open All Around bronze medal for her overall score of 48.4. She also won the silver medal on uneven bars and vault.

Josee Jalbert and Isabella Pelletier also competed in P3 Open. Both gymnasts placed in the top 10 all around with Jalbert eighth on beam and Pelletier placing fourth on vault, sixth on beam and eighth on floor.

ENJOYING GREAT SUCCESS at the B.C. Artistic Gymnastics Championships were (left to right) Isabella Pelletier, Sawyer Sturam, Sophia Mossie, Kaylee Guignard, Lauren Carr and Kira Magor in front.

Sophia Mossie competed in the Provincial Level 3 Novice and placed sixth on the beam and eighth on the floor for a strong12th place all around finish.

Sawyer Sturam and

Lauren Carr competed in Provincial Level 4 Open.

Sturam took fifth on beam and seventh on vault while Carr placed fourth on the floor and ninth on the vault for overall 10th.

All of these gymnasts continue to train regularly alongside the Pre-Competitive athletes as the next competition is April 3-5 in Abbotsford.

– Chimo Gymnastics

The sixth race in the Frontrunners Island Race Series – the Comox Valley RV Half Marathon – takes place on Sunday, March 23, at 11 a.m. The race starts and finishes at Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay, and is hosted by the Comox Valley Road Runners.

Runners can register on race day. Race day fees are $35 and $30 for students.

Over 550 are registered to date. “The race is on a relatively flat out-and-back course that has the reputation of being one of the fastest courses in the country.

Many personal bests have been set here and with favourable weather predicted, this year should be no exception,” says race director Wayne Crowe.

The course winds its way through rural Courtenay along Condensory, Piercy, Dove Creek and Burns Roads. The race may result in minor traffic delays during the event.

Residents in the area and skiers heading to the mountain that day are encouraged to choose alternate routes or plan their day

around the event to ease congestion an ensure the safety of the participants.

“The Comox Valley Race Weekend also includes a 5K run on Saturday morning and a banquet on Saturday evening at the Best Western Hotel. Keynote speaker will be the always inspirational Lucy Smith and entertainment will be by award-winning singer Helen Austin,” adds Crowe.

The Comox course records are held by Jon Brown (2005) 1:03:57 and Stephanie Andrew (1998) 1:16:55.

Prairie Inn Harriers lead the Island Series club standings with 2,702 points, with Comox Valley Road Runners second (1,345) and Bastion Running Club third (1,310) Eight races make up the Frontrunners Island Race Series. Comox Valley RV Half Marathon will be followed by Merville 15K on April 6, and Sooke River 10K on April 13. The Comox Valley RV Half Marathon is part of the Timex BC Series.

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season. Sharpe pushed Parrot hard with double corks and a much more technical rail section at the top of the slope course. On day two, at the Big Air, in tough snow bound conditions, Sharpe prevailed and finished first in a field of 24 riders and beat the double X Games gold winner.

Sharpe, currently ranked 20th in the World Snowboard Tour, is a member of Canadian National Snowboard team. From his humble beginnings at Mount Washington, and a past team rider with local

VI Riders and the Whistler Valley Snowboard Academy, he is in the middle of number of important contests taking place over the next few weeks.

After the Showcase in Whistler he moves over to the Canadian Nationals in Calgary; a Dew Tour event at Sun Peaks; the Ride Shakedown in Quebec and then back to Whistler for the Whistler Ski and Snowboard Festival. The season will finish with a stop in the Rockies for “Ruckus” and finally on to Super Park in Oregon.

Freestyle skiers impressing on several fronts Vancouver Island athletes are making a mark in freestyle skiing.

Cassie Sharpe (Comox Valley) and Teal Harle (Campbell River) recently competed at Blue Mountain at an AFP gold event, the Snow Crown.

They both entered the open category to compete against the best in Canada. Harle qualified for the junior national freestyle championships, but chose to attend the Snow Crown.

There were three events in this festival, halfpipe, slopestyle, and big

air. Sharpe stood on the podium in all three events.

She won halfpipe, earned a silver in slopestyle, and received a bronze in big air.

Teal crashed on both his half pipe runs and did not make the finals for big air.

But he made the finals in slopestyle, where he was not able to put down a clean run.

Darcy Sharpe, Cassie’s brother, one of the best snowboarders in Canada, has been enjoying a busy and successful winter.

At the recent prestigious Burton US Open Slopestyle

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an impressive sixth place finish with a killer rail section and added another “best trick award” to his accomplishments.

He won the Nike Streetstyle and best trick in Breckenridge in December, and after the US Open last week, he arrived in Whistler for the 17th annual Showcase Showdown. The Pro Men saw a battle with a talent pool deeper than the Showdown has seen in the past few years.

Top spot went to Max Parrot, who has been on a podium tear the entire

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Excitement is building as the Comox Valley Skating Club gets more into rehearsals and closer to their 2014 ice show – Big Time Fun Under the Big Top. “For many of us, seven years is just a quick moment in time; however, it is interesting to consider that some of the children in this show were not born when the Comox Valley Skating Club last did an ice show,” noted Greg Ladret.

The circus-themed extravaganza on ice goes April 5 at the Comox Valley Sports Centre with shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale at Silhouette Theatre & Dance Shop, Rattan Plus Home & Patio, Daryl Robbins CGA, Gone Hollywood Video, Blue Heron Books and from any club members.

“Our sponsorship drive got off to a great start with Daryl Robbins CGA signing on as title sponsor,” Ladret said. “Shelly Stanchuk from Tailfeather Graphic Design designed our posters, tickets and program covers. Staples stepped up to print our posters, Fabricland chipped in with a store credit to help with our costumes, and Home Depot did likewise to help with our prop building materials.

In addition to those, we have quite a list of local businesses provide us with cash sponsorships.

“We will publish a full list of sponsors once our sponsorship drive is complete. For anyone interested, we still have a week and a half to get ads in before the program goes to print. We are still looking for spotlights,” Ladret added.

For more information, contact Ladret at 1-877-313-1616 or visit the club website at comoxvalleyskatingclub.ca.

– Comox Valley Skating Club

The Upper Island preparations, the Riptide travelled to the Soccer Association Riptide U14 boys won the Surrey Mayor’s Cup, Island championship BC Soccer’s largest in Tier 2 BC Soccer tournament, playing play March 7-9 – and four games against top the best is yet to come Lower Mainland and as they have qualified Interior teams over for both the Provincials two days (March 15-16) and finished second. and Coastal Cup competition.

Conditions were The team’s Island difficult, but the boys playoffs were heavily were up to it, with two impacted by weather wins, a loss in shootcancellations, with the out and a single-goal loss for a strong showsnow finally relenting ing. Team manager for the team to travel Pam Silver says it was to Ladysmith for the an important learnsemifinal Friday night ing opportunity for the (March 7) against a team with exposure to very good Nanaimo the intensity of Lower Storm team, with the Mainland Metro teams game ending 2-0 in the as well as playing time Riptide’s favour. on turf.

Less than 36 hours – UISA Riptide U14 later, the team made THE RIPTIDE ARE looking forward to the Provincial championships this summer. the trip down-Island Coach Bruce MitchThe Riptide have with support from paragain to play the FUTURE SHOP – Correction Notice unbeaten Saanich ell said, “At the begin- three months to pre- ents, current and forIn the March 14 flyer, page 1, the 55-210mm lens included in the Fusion. The Riptide ning of the season we pare for Provincials, mer coaches, trainers, Sony 16.1 Megapixel Compact System Camera With 16-50mm asked the boys to be held the first weekend team managers and Lens and 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 E-Mount OSS Zoom Lens Package battled hard, holding (WebCode: 10242396/10288046) may not be in stock. Stock Saanich to a scoreless the best they could be. in July in Burnaby this other club volunteers is expected to arrive later in the week. Customers may take draw at the end of 70 Win or lose, we asked year. Coach Mitchell all contributing to the rainchecks for the duration of the current flyer. We sincerely team’s success. apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our minutes of regulation valued customers.

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Skiers battle foul weather

THE CVAC SHARKS achieved success at two recent meets.

Sharks keep busy

Michaela Poetker raced to a combined 100 seconds in time dropped time from their races. The racing excitement was infectious as Avry Bowers continued to impress as she improved with every opportunity – dropping almost 40 seconds off her races.

Not to be outdone, Edyn Nowak could not be stopped, dropping a whopping 99 seconds in one race.

Kali Brown, Samantha Naish, Nadya Sanders and Iris Tinmouth, all nine years old, raced every race with energy and smiles.

The excitement of the swim meet results were carried home with Nathan Miller and Sara Matthews returning from the competition with wide smiles, telling coach Kris how much time they dropped in each race.

Coach Kris Bell was ecstatic to see each swimmer so happy with their hard work and wonderful results.

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Chilliwack hosted the BC AA championships. The Sharks’ small team of four let their presence be known as each swimmer climbed the rankings. Josh Dolman was a strong leader throughout the meet as he raced with determination and pride, qualifying for the final in every race.

Not to be outdone, Amelia Elder lead her teammates with 100 per cent best times and podium finishes on each day, securing double gold and a silver medal.

Coach Kris Bell congratulated Tyra Arends and Janaya Ryan on their first AA championship: both swimmers carried themselves like champions.

Back on the Island, Duncan hosted a frenzy of Sharks at their Spring Break Invitational. Coach Scott led the Sharks to a slurry of best times.

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Excitement was in the air for the Mount Washington Ski Club athletes as they boarded the bus at 4:20 a.m. in Courtenay to head to the BC Winter Games in Mission, Feb. 20-23.

The girls’ team consisted of Ana Langevin (Comox), Sylvii Nymann (Campbell River) and Melissa Pemble of Victoria. The boys’ team was made up of Jared Perras (Campbell River), Kieran Harley and Zaria Djurickovic (both of Victoria), Kieran Nilsen (Comox) and Chris Raduy (Qualicum Beach).

Prior to this event, the athletes were in a “pray for snow” situation – but alas, be careful what you wish for as the snow came down throughout the weekend, hampering efforts to put on races.

The competition was meant to include Slalom, Giant Slalom and Skier Cross events.

But this was not to be the case.

On day one ski organizers were able to pull off both Slalom races with Nymann placing 15th and Pemble placing 43rd while Langevin blasted out of the course and did not get her second run. For the Mount Washington boys it was backto-back 10th and 11th places for Djurickovic and Perras with Harley placing 25th and Raduy placing 27th while Nilsen crashed and did not get his second run.

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Mount Washington girls and boys were primed and ready to roll for the Giant Slalom race. Langevin pulled off a personal best in the first run with a 15th place finish, Nymann placed 28th and Pemble placing 46th. However, medal hopes were dashed when the ski organizers decided to cancel the second run and the rest of the race after it was decided the course was treacherous.

The boys team was highly disappointed after coming such a long way, training for so long and then facing cancellation. But – they were hopeful for the next day’s event – Skier Cross,

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THE GLACIER KINGS salute their fans at the end of Saturday’s Game 7 in their VIJHL playoff series with the Peninsula Panthers.

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Icemen earn year-end awards After capturing the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League North Division championship and advancing to the second round of the playoffs (losing in seven games to the Peninsula Panthers), the Comox Valley Glacier Kings got together Monday night for their annual awards presentations.

The team, coaching staff, owners, host families, volunteers, parents and sponsors gathered to share an evening of refreshments. Recipients were: Most Sportsmanlike Player #19 Ali Gotmy.

Most Improved Player #3 Landon Walters.

Academic Award #15 Liam Shaw.

Hard Hat Award #12 Jonas Horvath.

Iron Man Award #29 Blake Pearson.

Unsung Hero #25 Quinlan Moore.

Top Goalie #1 Michael Hails.

Top Defenceman #21 Derian Hamilton.

Top Scorer #11 Duncan Pernal.

Top Forward #19 Ali Gotmy.

Rookie of the Year #2 Taylor Derynck.

Merit Furniture Community Service Recognition (these players collectively contributed more than 500 community hours): Nick Tupper, Ali Gotmy, Duncan Pernal, Derian Hamilton, Quinlan Moore, Eric Margo, Nick Govig, Taylor Bowman, Franco Colapaola, Jonas Horvath.

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Leadership Award #8 Nick Tupper.

Team MVP #1 Michael Hails.

“The Glacier Kings thank our coaching staff, Joey Ewing, Bill Brett and Dave Webb as well as our host families, volunteers, parents, sponsors, fans and our community for another amazing hockey season,” said Marsha Webb. “A special thank you to Andre and Tara Laderoute of Engrave It for providing the awards.”

ICE CHIPS Joey Ewing will be returning as head coach for the 201415 season … Spring Camp is scheduled for April 25-27 at the Comox Valley Sports Centre … Rookie Camp and Main Camp are both scheduled for August …

– Comox Valley Glacier Kings

The Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society (VIMSS) has awarded six Vancouver Island athletes with travel grants for the 2013-14 winter season.

These grants help to offset the costs associated with travelling off-island for advanced training and competition. In this way, VIMSS seeks to nurture local emerging athletes and help prepare them for provincial, national and international competition.

The following athletes were awarded VIMSS grants for winter 2013/14: Teal Harle, freestyle ski (Campbell River); Mei Pond, freestyle ski (Nanaimo); Avalon Wastenays, Nordic ski (Campbell River); Thomas Bergvinson, slopestyle snowboard (Courtenay); Mel Pemble, para alpine ski (Victoria); and Maja Nymann, alpine ski racing (Campbell River).

“These grants will especially be useful this winter season as the athletes have had to travel even more this winter due to the lack of snowfall on Vancouver Island,” said VIMSS chair Karen Bonell. “We wish all of the Vancouver Island athletes success in their

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Winter fishing can be a challenging venture I

am never certain how to write about successful fishing trips that end with no salmon or trout.

Last week I joined Chuck Ashcroft for a day on the water. We launched at Union Bay and headed down Baynes Sound in quite heavy fog. Chuck activated his radar and about the time it was fully operational the fog cleared and we enjoyed nice weather for the balance of the day.

As we cruised down the Sound we were once again reminded we live on an Island paradise. The scene with snow-capped mountains that surren- SPRING BREAK IS a great time for a family visit to Maple Lake. der to the greens of the PHOTO BY RALPH SHAW Valley slopes as they approach the coastline The above report angler it is a challenge.

OUTDOORS of Baynes Sound is one spells out in simple For people like me you of ever-changing natudetails the hazards of can buy your licence ral beauty. winter fishing, even at select public access When I cruise these during days of relative- points as in tackle waters I enter the fishly good weather. shops. We have several ALPH ing grounds on a natuSome days you catch outlets in the Valley. ral high that lasts all HAW fish and some days you • • • day. go home without fish During the spring As we travelled past – but in the process break it would be a Norris Rocks, they on the surface. there is no such thing nature adventure for We gave up and as a bad day of fishing. families to walk along were covered with pulled our prawn several hundred Stel• • • the simple paths on lar and California sea traps; which provided As you read this col- the shoreline of Maple each family with a coulions. umn you have about Lake.

Lying on the rocks ple of meals of these 10 days to buy your Thanks to the generdelicious shellfish.

In they resemble a huge new fishing licences. ous access policies of one-ton sausage stuffed our case they made Governments are mov- Hancock Timber (the with Pacific herring. our daughter Melanie, ing to a system that owners of the lake) Other factors aside, visiting form Prince encourages us to renew we are allowed simple I suggest they are an George, very happy our licence online. access for hiking and with the u n d e For many this is a fishing. s u r p r i s e veloped simple process. For this There are many Some days shellfish tourist treat. a t t r a c - you catch fish and In the tion on a some days you go meantime par with I had sevg r i z z l y home without fish – but in the process eral friends bears. that were H a s there is no such fishing anybody c o n s i d - thing as a bad day elsewhere FUN • EXERCISE • FRESH AIR and the ered the of fishing. reports ecologiwere not cal implications of the Two complex web of life in encouraging.

Baynes Sound and sur- friends who fished the lighthouse drift below rounding waters?

As I understand it, Quadra had a long-disour web of life may just tance release on a legal have become a little chinook, had several simpler with increas- small fish to the boat ing acidification that and released a dogfish.

A friend who fished has created a system that makes it a chal- the hump at Kitty lenge for shellfish to Coleman reported a blank. On salt water it grow and prosper.

As part of our day’s was slow everywhere.

In the meantime activities we set a few prawn traps to do some a group of fly fishers prospecting for fresh who have a habit of prawns. They don’t leading me and other fight very well; but to innocents astray were X VALLEY RECORD COMO Your community. Your newspaper. their credit they offer testing their skills on an exercise program Spider Lake. In the when it comes time to company of several pull them out of 400 other misguided souls they spent a pleasant feet of water.

We had a plan to fish day on the water – the chinook in the waters number of trout to the off Tribune Bay. After net – zero. I have no five hours of serious report on Maple, but trolling the only action if what was happenwe had was several ing elsewhere held in small chinook, three these waters it would dogfish to the boat and also have been a nice Your community. Your newspaper. the odd bite from coho day with no fish.

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Jennifer Aviss October 5, 1941 - March 15, 2014 Our Mom (‘Grams’) passed away peacefully and was taken by the angels to join her loving husband Les. Jen cherished her family and always looked forward to the love and the laughter shared at every gathering.

She is survived by her 4 children; Danny (Sylvia) Prince George, Shawna (Darren) Nanaimo, Shelley (George) Courtenay, and Chris (Melanie) Vancouver.

Jen leaves behind 5 grandchildren as well; Justin, Colton, Chelsea, Toni and Carley. She is also survived by her cousin and Jeopardy watching partner Joanne and her brother Lenny.

Jen spent much of her final years exchanging humourous comments with her friends on Facebook and as a long time and loyal Canucks fan, she’ll continue to follow and support her team from heaven, still hoping to one day look down and see them win the cup.

Our family would like to sincerely thank the nurses, homecare workers and Doctors who took such good care of our Mom. She appreciated the wonderful TLC she received and loved sharing in the ‘hospital gossip’. A special thank you to Dr. Swanson who we believe gave our Mom her extra time with us. She was especially fond of all of the ladies at the front desk of his office.

By request from Jennifer, no service will be held - and the family will have a private gathering to remember her.

Dorothy Irene Graham

January 30, 1926 – March 15, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy, following a lengthy illness at Comox Valley Seniors Centre. Dorothy’s family would like to thank the staff for the excellent care she received. Dorothy was born in Chase River, BC on Jan. 30, 1926 to Margaret and Charles Polkinghorne. She was one of nine children and is survived by a brother David and a sister Margaret. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Jack Graham. They raised their 3 children, Jackie (John), Kenneth (Mars), Dorothy (Grant) in Cumberland, BC. Dorothy has 7 grandchildren; Gail, Bruce, Steven, Marney, Wayne, Colton and Carson, 4 step grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

She was lovingly known as Grandma “No� by many. Dorothy was an accomplished knitter and baker and enjoyed countless hours at her cabin on Comox Lake. She was also proud of her 50 years with her lodges, Rebekah’s and Phythian Sisters. Dorothy worked at CFB Comox for many years.

Dorothy’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Nurse Practitioner Erica Maynard for her extraordinary care and compassion.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 22 at 1:00PM from Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Rd., Courtenay. Interment will follow at Cumberland Municipal Cemetery.

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Audrey May Gellatly Audrey May Gellatly (nee Guenther) passed away peacefully March 13, 2014 at the age of 81 after bravely battling illness for many years. She leaves behind her loving husband Bruce Gellatly, after 60 years of marriage. Pre-deceased by daughter Laurie Gellatly, mother Esther and father Louis Guenther.

Audrey is survived by four children: Barbara Gellatly (John), Anne Armstrong (Chris), Mary Gellatly (Deena), and Sean Gellatly; eight grandchildren, Jonathan, Daniel, Kim, Carrie, Katie, Arek, Savi and Kira; and two great grandchildren Clodagh and James.

Audrey was an active volunteer throughout her life. She was a member of the board of the Kitchener-Waterloo YWCA, a volunteer of the Snuggles and Cuddles program at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, and a member of the executive board of the Women’s Resource Centre in Richmond, BC. She was an active member of the Chronic Pain Support Group at the Comox Valley Nursing Centre.

Hobbies included her great love for books, which spanned from history, biography, literature and Harry Potter. She was an avid knitter keeping family, friends and community members warm. But her greatest love was her family who she adored. While her family was spread far and wide she kept connected with them all.

A service will be held Saturday March 22, 2014 at 1:30pm at Saint John the Divine Anglican Church on 5th Street in Courtenay.

Joyce Conner December 27, 1922 ~ March 7, 2014 It’s with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Joyce (Jo) Conner on March 7, 2014 at Woodgrove Manor, Nanaimo, B.C. Jo was born December 27th, 1922 in Toronto, Ontario and spent her formative years there. It was here she met and married her husband, Albert (Al) Clifford Conner, and raised their daughter Shelia (Shelly) before moving to various locations in Canada and Europe finally settling in Comox, B.C. in 1964.

Jo was involved in numerous organizations, two of which being Past President of #160 Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and a member of The Order of the Eastern Star. She held many chairs within both organizations locally in the Comox Valley, as well as provincially.

Jo is predeceased by her husband Al who passed in November 2007 and parents Bill & Janet Beck, her four brothers; Lloyd, Cec, Pogue and Elgin Beck. She is survived by her daughter Shelly (Lorne) Hornby, grandsons Barry (Joelle) and Lance (Miriam), great granddaughters Alexandra, Ava, Merissa and Caitlin and her beloved niece Cece (Jim) Sweet and family.

Family meant everything to Jo and we hold dear the many memories we shared together. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Woodgrove Manor who made Jo’s time there pleasant and comforting.

At Jo’s request, there will be no service. “Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day.

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Babcock, (Wellington) Hunter March 15, 1929 ~ March 15, 2014 Hunter Babcock of Courtenay, B.C., passed away peacefully in the Comox Hospital at the age of 85. He is predeceased by his father George W. And his mother Nora A. Also 4 brothers and 6 sisters M. Helen, Agnes, N. Cecelia, Vada, Hazel, Howard, George, Elva, Arthur and Kenneth, also by his grandson, Shane Day. He is survived by his sister Grace Magrum, from Nanaimo, his wife I. Melice and children, Bruce, Darcy (Lynn), Carla, Crystal (George), Siveena (Charlie), Corey (Debbie), and Dilonnie. Also 25 grandchildren and 27 Great Grandchildren.

And many nieces and nephews and friends. He is loved and will be missed deeply by all.

Many thanks goes to the doctors and nurses on the 3rd floor at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox, B.C. for their kindness and loving care.

A memorial will be held at Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave. Courtenay B.C. Saturday, March 29 2014 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM tea to follow.

Mildred Smith

May 21st, 1924 ~ March 15th 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of a pioneer Merville family member, Mildred Smith (nee Larkin), originally from Larkin Rd, Merville.

Millie was just 8 weeks shy of her 90th birthday.

She was predeceased by her parents and also her husband Richard Smith in 2001. She is survived and will be lovingly missed by her sister Helen, several nieces and nephews and numerous friends. May her memory live on in the hearts of those who knew her well. There is no service planned, at Millie’s request, but an Appreciation Tea will be held at the C.V. Seniors Village in April. The date will be announced at a later time.

At this time we wish to thank the wonderful and caring staff of the C.V. Seniors Village where Mildred resided for the past 4 1/2 years. Millie asked that this poem be shared in her memory.

Miss Me But Let Me Go I’ve come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me.

I want no rites in a gloom filled room why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little - but not too long and not with your head bowed low.

Remember the love that we once shared miss me but let me go.

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CAMPBELL, Olga Jessie Passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 2014. She is predeceased by her husband Jim and her parents Peter and Jessie Cymbala. She is survived by her sister Pat (Bill) Hetrick and brother Bill (Charmaine) Cymbala.

Olga was a very giving person and therefore, if friends so wish donations in Olga’s memory made to the SPCA, P.O. Box 1284, Comox, BC, V9M 7Z8, would be appreciated.

You loved me well, dearest one. Locked in my heart are wonderful memories. These two years have drifted by as in a mist.

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

July 8, 1948 - February 9, 2014 Sadly, Linda was taken far too soon after a very short and intense battle with cancer. Linda leaves family in Victoria as well as very dear friends in both Courtenay & Victoria. She had lived in Comox for the past thirty years. She worked for several years as an Apprenticeship Counsellor with the Provincial Government and was proud to have helped many people get ahead in their careers on Vancouver Island. In her retirement years she made many friends while working at Walmart. Linda was a free spirit who lived in the moment and was always quick to laugh & joke with friends with her quirky sense of humor. She loved to socialize, but also savoured her time spent reading. She will be remembered fondly and missed deeply by many. A Celebration of Linda’s Life will be announced at a later date.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Happy 50 th Wedding Anniversary Mum & Dad Love from Louise & James

92nd

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Irma Derry Our Exhibit’s “Prettiest Girl in Town�

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GETAWAYS

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LOST: KEYS with stuffed pink pig on key chain. Please call (250)650-1872.

HOPE AFLOAT Canada Dragon Boat Team invites all women interested in paddling to come to our 2014 Welcome Paddle and Info/Social on Sat. Mar. 29th. Contact Melanie @ 250-650-6848 for more info.

LOST: KEYS Mar 11/14 Church St. Comox in front of Komox Grind. Black Chevy key fob + 2 gold house keys & two silver Ford keys. Please call 250-792-0873

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPORTS & RECREATION

LOST AND FOUND

DEATHS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

In Loving Memory

Thu, Mar 20, 2014,www.comoxvalleyrecord.com Comox Valley Record

From Your Family & Friends at The Alberni Project HMCS Alberni Memorial & Museum Comox Centre Mall

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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

Editor

COMOX VALLEY RECORD The award-winning Comox Valley Record has an opening for an editor in their newsroom. The successful candidate will possess an attention to detail as well as the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.

As well as editing copy and paginating pages, we are looking for a high energy individual who expects to generate quality stories for all types of publications including specialty supplements. You are totally versed in social media and would enjoy the challenge of integrating video news stories as well. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is vital.

As editor you will have the ability to lead and direct the editorial staff in a team environment. The ability to organize copy and supervise the production of multimedia journalism.

Having a proven track record of turning around wellwritten, fact-based, concise content quickly for posting online that day - with collateral (text, photos and video).

Please forward your cover letter and resume by March 20th, 2014 Black Press is a well-established, nationally-recognized community newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington state, Hawaii and Ohio.

Please forward resume to: Zena Williams, Publisher COMOX VALLEY RECORD 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2Z7 email : publisher@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Winner for March 20, 2014

Irma

HELP WANTED

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School District 71 (Comox Valley) 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay B.C. V9N 7G5 WE ARE CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR: ON-CALL COMPUTER TECHNICIANS For more details about this job opportunity and how to apply, please visit our website at sd71.bc.ca and click on jobs. Note that only complete application packages received through the makeafuture.ca website no later than 13:00 hrs on the closing date will be considered.

The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Processor Operators •Chasers •980 Operators (Dryland Sort) •Heavy Duty Mechanics •Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers •Hand Buckers •Coastal Certified Hand Fallers •Machinists •Millwright Full time with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

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CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

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Need training to get back to work?

If you have been unsuccessful in finding work with your current skills and meet program eligibility, training services may be available.

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Boston Pizza Courtenay is now accepting resumes to fill the following position: ✱Host/Hostess: Requirements: positive, personable, team player with schedule flexibility.

Please drop resumes off in person at the restaurant (2633 Cliffe Ave) between the hours 11am – 12pm or 2pm – 4pm.

HELP WANTED

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR Walcan Seafood Ltd. is a privately owned, family oriented business located on Quadra Island overlooking Discovery Passage. We are a seafood processing facility that produces a variety of custom products for international markets; and starting our 40th year of business. Our payroll is more than 100 people with seasonal peaks of 175. We now have an opening within our accounting department for a dynamic and energetic payroll professional.

Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the payroll and related duties including but not limited to: processing bi-weekly payroll, respond to employee/fisher inquiries, administer benefits, prepare T4s and ROEs, reconcile payroll accounts, prepare job costing analysis, answer telephones, and other office duties as required.

Qualifications: The candidate must be approachable, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Possess 2 years of payroll processing experience, Canadian Payroll Association certification or willing to obtain, proficient with computers and Microsoft Office, a great attitude, and ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Post-secondary education in Accounting or Business Administration would be an asset; we are willing to train the right person.

If you are interested in this career opportunity, submit your cover letter and resume to Michelle McElroy at apply-admin@walcan.com,

by April 15, 2014.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact those selected for an interview – no phone calls please.

Coordinator for Comox Valley Better At Home Program Hornby and Denman Community Health Care Society (HDCHCS) is seeking a Coordinator for Comox Valley Better At Home. This provincial government initiative will offer non-medical supports to assist seniors to live independently in their own homes.

The Coordinator is the main contact for the day-to-day activities of the program and will work out of our office in Courtenay. Major responsibilities include: • Developing, coordinating and promoting Better At Home non-medical support services • Supporting the recruitment, training and retention of volunteers and contractors • Collaborating with other local organizations working with seniors • Managing the Better At Home budget and preparing required reports The successful applicant will have a degree or diploma in human services or related field or a combination of education and work experience in community development and/or aging services.

This is a full time position of 35 hours per week with requirements for a flexible work schedule.

Interested applicants are invited to email their resume and covering letter as an attachment to: Lori Nawrot Executive Director Hornby and Denman Community Health Care Society lori@hornbydenmanhealth.com Please title the subject line of your email: BAH Coordinator <first name last name> Closing date for applications is Friday, March 28th, 2014 A job description can be requested by email: lori@hornbydenmanhealth.com More information about the Better At Home program is available at: betterathome.ca HDCHCS encourages applicants from qualified men and women from diverse backgrounds and of differing abilities.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

TRADES, TECHNICAL

CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant/Receptionist, P/T leading to F/T. Knowledge of Exan, Power Practice, scheduling recalls & hygiene appt. Dental assisting, knowledge of dental insurance plans. Email resume summerside80@hotmail.com

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits.

Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

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AUTOMOTIVE Technician needed immediately in Vernon BC. We are a busy independent shop doing all types of diagnosing, maintenance and repairs. Wages are $25/hr but negotiable. We are located in the desirable North Okanagan. obcauto@gmail.com 250-545-3378

HELP WANTED

1 to 3 days a week Require mature person with great customer skills. Some knowledge of jewellery is preferable.

Apply to Drawer #4557 c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Front Store Manager at The Comox Pharmasave

Successful candidate will need the following credentials • management experience preferred • self-motivated with a positive, professional attitude • good attention to detail • outstanding customer service skills • strong team player • excellent organizational skills Deadline for applications is March.25th.

Apply via fax, email or in person Attention: Jacquie Nichol and Kevin Ruston jn.ps265@shawbiz.ca Fax 250 339 2343

GARDENING

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Spring Clean-up specials.

Hedges, fruit trees, complete lawn maint. 250-218-4597.

Sony DSLR A200 CAMERA Great pkg. for

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

HANDYPERSONS

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

Call Les for Free Estimate.

SKILLED CARPENTER kitchen/bath,interior/exterior.

Free Estimates - Seniors Discounts No job too small.250-898-4585 raefriesen@hotmail.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HELP WANTED

CARPENTRY

OLD COW manure for sale.

Limited supply. Call 250-6503633.

STYLIST & MANAGEMENT POSITIONS with a $1000 Hiring Bonus for First Choice Hair Cutters. Guaranteed $12/hour, paid overtime, benefits, 25% profit sharing, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Phone 1-866472-4339 for an interview or send resume to: careers@fchsk.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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

Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

GARDENING

Comox Valley BladeRunners: Agriculture and Landscaping Information Sessions Monday March 31, 2014 10 am or 2 pm [must attend one of the sessions to sign up for an interview – no need to pre-register]

*This program runs April 22 to May 30, 2014

(Permanent Part Time)

Parksville/Qualicum Beach News The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is looking for a graphic designer, on a permanent part time basis, to create newspaper and web advertising and page layout. A solid understanding of branding principles and the ability to apply your creativity to generate original ideas is a must.

Required skills and experience: • A degree or diploma in graphic design (or equivalent work experience) • Minimum 2 years work experience preferred • In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite on a Mac platform • Solid design and conceptual skills • Excellent communication skills, able to multi-task, and the ability to interact with clients.

If you pride yourself as a first-rate graphic designer then this is an opportunity for you to become part of our awardwinning team. This position is available on a permanent part time basis, plus additional holiday relief and extra hours as needed.

Please send a resume with a portfolio showcasing your talent to: Peggy Sidbeck, Creative Services Manager The Parksville Qualicum Beach News production@pqbnews.com Closing date: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Black Press N E W S

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HELP WANTED

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BladeRunners is a Youth Skills Link program that builds community partnerships and connects motivated, job ready youth with valuable employment opportunities in the trades and construction industries.

Eligibility Requirements -- Out of school youth ages 16-30 -- Youth facing barriers to employment -- Not in receipt of Employment Insurance Participants will: • Participate in 4 weeks of paid skill enhancement • Be eligible for a work clothing allowance • Obtain First Aid Level 1, WHMIS, Foodsafe, Skid Steer Operator, and more • Receive individual support and guidance • Earn a wage while participating in training & work exposure Employers will: • Receive 60 hours of work exposure by a participant [wage & WBC paid by BladeRunners] • Connect with job ready and motivated youth For more information please call or email William Kosloski kosloski@nysa.bc.ca 250-334-8138 ext 231

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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RENTALS

RENTALS

TOWNHOUSES

HOMES FOR RENT

HOME REPAIRS

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FURNITURE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

RONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S home repairs plus additions. Free estimates. ronsytnick@live.com or call 250-218-2558

#250-703-FIRE(3473) Est. in 2004. Custom cut, split, delivered, clean. Well seasoned.

ROXTON MAPLE dinning room set; round table with 2 leaves, 4 chairs with glass door hutch on buffet. Excellent condition. Asking $900. Call (250)722-3204.

HITACHI 2-TON electric hoist $1500.obo. Inglis programmable stove $350.obo. Frigidaire 16.5 cu.ft. fridge w/freezer $200.obo Kenwood over/under w/d $250.obo. All white. Wood stove + two pipes $450. 250-890-1071

FURNITURE

LANDSCAPING PrepCo Bobcat + Trucking Full yard install, grade rough or final, drainage, Driveways â&#x20AC;&#x153;gravelâ&#x20AC;?, concrete prep. Sky Rocket soil. Call 250-336-8006 or cell 250-338-3052

CHESTERFIELD SET $300. 6 piece kitchen set $100. Bookcase $50. Cell: 250-609-2307 Phone: 250-331-4180

MISC SERVICES

WILLIS & COMPANY piano, beautiful condition, $1000.

Lazy-boy chair, good condition. $300. Glass-top coffee table $150. No reasonable offer refused. (250)338-1970 after 6pm

GARAGE SALES

GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery.

Full repair service.

Ring sizing while you wait.

Engraving Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay.

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KING BED 100% natural latex foam 3 1/2 yrs old. Smoke free home, no stains, very clean.

Also have the bed frame $550.00, call 250-898-0403 LARGE OAK and plate glass showcase, 70 inches by 28 inches, 37 inches high on rollers. $175.00. For more information call 250-339-7659.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

BLACK CREEK: 3760 James Crest., March 22 & 23, 9-3pm.

Moving, must downsize; home interior, garden tools, rototiller, generator, welder, tools from mechanics garage and much more. Rain or shine!

ROOFING

RENOVATIONS QUALITY WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED!

Additions, Garages, Decks, Concrete, Renovations, Flooring, Tile, Kitchens, Bathrooms, and MORE!!

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS JASON NEAL

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RE-NU-IT General Contractor

250-338-0997

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CONSTRUCTION

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Compost/Bark Mulch Top Soil/Gravel Pick Up or Delivery Friendly Service

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LARGE BASEBALL hat collection for sale - best offer.

Briggs & Stratton Log splitter, 38 ton capacity $1500 O.B.O. Please call 250-338-1242

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

COMOX: 204 Rodello, Sat, March 22nd, 9-2pm. Moving sale; Everything must go!

Bookshelves, sewing machine and cabinet, microwave, misc items. Rain or shine!

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.

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

DUPLEX/4-PLEX

GLASS FUSING Kiln, Evenheat model, 120 volt, manual control, 14.5â&#x20AC;? x 6.5â&#x20AC;?. $450, please call for more information, 250-890-9233.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES ELECTRIC HANDICAP lift chair with massage feature, light beige, like new hardly used. Asking $1300. Call (250)339-3766.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FIRST OFFER over $300,000 buys this 4bd, 2bth oceanview duplex in Painter-Barclay area of Campbell River. Renting for $1800/mnth. 250-850-0998

2 CERAMIC KILNS w/furniture. Evenflow 25amps, Skutt 20amps, ceramic mixer w/1 HP motor, $400. Call (250)923-4692.

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AUCTIONS

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APARTMENTS

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. - $675 & $825/mth PARKSIDE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, undergrd pkg, balcony overlooking the river, hardwood floors, N/S, No pets, Avail Immed. $1,200/mth WALK TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg. N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed. - $850/mth ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incl., N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. & Apr. 1 - $725/mth. Call Res. Mgr. 250-334-8602.

CAMELOT COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, res. pkg, storage, N/S, no pets. w/ref. Avail.

Mar.17. - $800/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR ground level 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, patio, res. pkg., N/S, No pets.

Avail. Apr. 1 - $700/mth MAPLEWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, new flooring & paint.

Avail. Apr. 1 $650/mth CENTRAL CTNY 3 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 4 appls, fam rm, 2 gas F/Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, carport, partially fenced, N/S, pet neg. w/ref.

Avail. Apr. 1 - $1,200/mth PARK PLACE MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P (gas incl), patio, N/S, No pets.

Avail. May 1 $775/mth SUNRIDGE MANOR 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, elect.

F/P, 2 patios, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. May 1 $1,100/mth

303-1912 Comox Ave 2 Bed 2 Bath 6 Appliances $1200/mth Avail. Immed.

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2105A Urquhart 2 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1050/mth Avail. Immed.

8-1720 13th St 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $775/mth Avail. Immed.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor- 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.

COTTAGES

ROYSTON 600SQF 1 bdrm, 1 + 1.5 bath, 5 appls., carport, storage shed, utilities not included. N/P, N/S, Avail. Apr 10, $900/mo 250-890-3308

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

COMOX- Renovated 2 bdrm mobile, w/shed, W/D. NS/NP. $800. 55+. 250-339-1772.

HOMES FOR RENT

7-158 Back Rd 2 Bed 2Bath N/S N/P 4 Appliances $775/mth Avail. Immed.

HOUSES 1905 Coleman Rd 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1300/mth Avail. Immed.

MOBILE HOME 1510 Anderton Rd 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1100/mth Avail. Immed.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

1478 SQ.FT. RANCHER 6 years young. 3-bdrm, 2.5 bath. Double + attached garage, heat pump, 14x40 deck.

Bowser/ Deep Bay area. $365,000. Call 250-757-8757.

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. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $1,175/mth CENTRAL CTNY 3 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 4 appls, fam rm, 2 gas F/Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, carport, partially fenced, N/S, pet neg. w/ref.

Avail. Apr. 1 - $1,200/mth CENTRAL COMOX beautifully renovated 3 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 6 appls, fam rm, gas F/P, heat pump, garage, fence yrd w/irrigation, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Apr. 1 - $1,400/mth

OFFICE/RETAIL 910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth

ROYSTON - 4347 Briardale Rd. 1816 sqft (main floor: 1066 spft). 3 bdrm/1 bath up, 1 bdrm/1 bath down. Ph: 250871-5222 Earl or Jeanette

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CONDOS / SUITES / APARTMENTS

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New carpet & paint. Close to Super Store & College. $595.

Avail now. Call (250)650-5084.

Prime space available 1,825 sq. ft. available now.

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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

GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING BOOK NOW â&#x20AC;˘ Windows (in/out)

(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.

www.pennylane.bc.ca

Antiques, modern home decor, leather couch, dining room suite, table & chairs, freezers, tools, fishing gear, coins, stamps, jewellery, 2 commercial stoves, snare drum, amp, Samsung TV.

Residential & Commercial

APARTMENT/CONDO

1358 Marwalk Crescent 250-287-3939 www.crauctions.ca

If we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it we will bring in the trades that can.

Call

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

AUCTIONS

CAMPBELL RIVER

RENTALS

1 BR Cumberland character suite available April 1. High ceilings, washer/dryer, great location, lots of light. Parking, sauna! N/P,N/S. $775 + hydro.

250-792-1865

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

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

COMOX - 1352 Ocean View Ave., Mar. 22 and 23, 9:00-3:00pm. Moving Sale: Household effects; card making supplies - stamps; garden tools; man tools.

MOVING OUT OF PROVINCE YARD SALE Everything must go! Tons of household items, furniture, tools, etc Priced to sell! Sat Mar. 22 8am-1pm.

369 Ships Point Road, Fanny Bay.

Thu, Mar 20, 2014,www.comoxvalleyrecord.com Comox Valley Record

Liquidation of assets of an acreage in Fanny bay, entire shop full of quality tools, jointer, bandsaw, drill press, dust collector, air cleaner, chain saws, work bench, newer wire feed welder, compressor, 3000 watt generator, kayak, horse saddles, 6 hp Evinrude, collectable Coca Cola, White Rose, Black Cat & Sportman cigarette porcelain signs, vintage train bells, 8' carved grizzly, wagon wheels, old collectable and working farm equipment, sm trailer, fuel tank on stand, lumber, fork lift adjustable forks, mortar mixer, Livingston boat, trailer w/35 hp Johnson & 6 hp Evinrude kicker (running awesome), 190 Catalina Cuddy on trailer (no motor) huge marine transformer and so much more.

CHERRYWOOD MANOR Spacious 1 bdrm apts in secured entrance bldg include master bdrms w/walk-in closets, 2 appl, & large patio areas; on site laundry; rents starting from $625 with FREE HEAT & HOT WATER; N/S; N/P; available now

Check out our website, for full ad.

Viewing: Wed. 9-5 & Thurs. 9-6

Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, = â&#x20AC;˘ SAME DAY REMOVAL â&#x20AC;˘ CLOSED TUESDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

ULVERSTON MANOR Established, secured entrance bldg in Cumberland located near Hospital & downtown core features 2 bdrms w/ 2 appl & on site laundry; $675/month; available now

TOWNHOUSES / DUPLEXES

PINE PLACE Fresh & bright 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhome offers great living space & excellent proximity to College, recreation & shopping; inc. 4 appl & storage; small pet may be considered w/deposit; $775/month; available now

www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

Comox Valley Record Thu, Mar 20, 2014 RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

AUTO FINANCING

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

ROOMS FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

ROOM-FOR-RENT in house affordable. Older female pref.

N/S, N/D. Call 250-871-3160

COURTENAY- 1 BDRM furn.

N/S. Clean resp. $600 Refs.

Incl util/cable 250-338-9241.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

TRANSPORTATION

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided.

Call 250-338-7136 for tour.

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2008 VOLKSWAGON Passat Loaded, 78,000 km - $14,700 Please phone after 6:00 pm 250-335-0663

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

CONNECTING BUYERS AND SELLERS www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

STORAGE STOWAWAY STORAGE 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Locker, $60/mo 2nd month free. 250-334-2626 Mon- Fri.

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

SPORTS & IMPORTS

2005 Toyota Matrix 5 speed manual transmission.

AC, power door locks, winter and summer tires on rims. 78,000 kms / $6500. Complete history and service records. Contact: 250-339-4187 / jsaprunoff@telus.net

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

SENIOR LADY NEEDS COMPANY. Would like live-in companion to share her home on Saratoga Beach. No housework involved. Need only to care for their own room & meals. Must have a happy nature. Please call Lee (250)3378857.

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

1989 BUICK Lesabre.

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

2001 SILVER CHEVY CAVALIER127,000 km, Automatic transmission, 4 cylinder engine.

Runs perfect. Well maintained, no mechanical problems, no accidents. Tires in good condition, CD Player, manual windows, cigarette lighter, spare tire/jack. Great car for student or first car. Reliable, fun to drive. $2700. Selling because we need a work vehicle.

Would consider trade for a pickup truck of equal value or cheaper pickup plus some cash. Call 250-812-8646.

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1993 CLASS A WINNEBAGO 23â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Excellent condition. Must be sold. Call 250-752-6484.

2010 CEDAR Creek Cottage 40 ft travel trailer, hardly used, mint condition, fully loaded w/many extras. NEW PRICE $34.900 250-897-9179. Mail to:haverelizabeth@gmail.com

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

â&#x20AC;&#x153;YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Expertsâ&#x20AC;?

www.meicorproperty.com APARTMENTS

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS

PARK PLACE 1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

1015 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay

2 AND 3 BEDROOM available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates.

Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets.

TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in well-respected, 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.

Security deposit and 2 rental reference required.

250-334-3078

250-334-9717

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS

200 Back Road, Courtenay

1252-9th St., Courtenay

1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique ďŹ&#x201A;oor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure 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

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

250-334-9667

CONDOS VANRIDGE MANOR

BEECHER MANOR

123 Back Road, Courtenay

1045 Cumberland Road

Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas ďŹ replaces - 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

RYAN COURT

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

1450 Tunner Drive, 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 reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Clean and modern 1 bedroom available now. Cat okay with pet deposit. Lease required.

Call 250-338-7449

call Donna 250-334-9667 to view

PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay Available immediately 1 & 2 bedrooms available in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet. Insuite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security deposit required.

To View, Call 250-871-3431

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

1997 MAZDA, 7 passenger 4wd automatic. 298,000 km. 4 snow tires on rims, well maintained, runs well, back up camera. Good work horse.

Asking $1900.

Phone 250-752-2249

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.

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

Have car history. $5500.

250-202-1297

TRUCKS & VANS

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. ALSO ONE BEDROOM & DEN. 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. Also One Bedroom. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

1981 CHEVROLET 2WD long box on propane. Dual tanks, good mechanical condition, ready to drive. Reg. cab, trailer brake wiring $1200, 250-7026250 canopy available.

BRANDYWINE 675 Cumberland Rd. LUXURY TWO BEDROOM CONDO. Very spacious corner suite. Unique floor plan. Nicely appointed with in suite washer/dryer, full sized appliances.

Very well maintained, mature adult building. Security entry. One of Courtenayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest. Three blocks from downtown. No pets. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

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 deck. In suite storage. Security entry. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

FAIRMONT 432-11th Street A VERY SPECIAL TWO BEDROOM in mature adult building three blocks from downtown. Fresh, recent renovation. All new appliances. Unique, bright corner layout. Security entry. Large private deck. This is a very attractive and unique suite. Call David @ 250338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

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

2003 GMC Sierra 4x4 Pick-up - blue. Good mechanical cond.

240,000 KM. $3500.00 Firm.

Please call 250-338-1242.

2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. Like new. 4x2 Access Cab. 4sp. auto. Short bed, impulse red/diamond coat, lined canopy, air cond. Garage kept.

27,800kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 1 owner/non smoker. $19,500 obo. Campbell River. 250-286-4609

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Thursday, March, 20, 2014 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

Loggers win playoffs Midget House league had a successful and fun-filled season Comox Valley Minor Hockey Association Midget House division concluded its season March 11 with a final game for the division playoff championship.

The final was won by Red Team 2 Hamilton Logging in a fast, intense game against regular season leaders White Team 3 Destination Fitness.

The 6-2 score did not reflect the quality of play and skill displayed by both teams, said division manager Win Hunter. Hamilton Logging’s win spoke well of division competi-

tiveness in that the final was won by a team which had been a low seed in the regular season standings, while the defeated team was the dominant leader in the regular season standings.

Division competiveness was also confirmed when Midget Team 4 Contour Dental and Midget Team 8 Dairy Queen, both low seeds during the regular season, made it to the division semifinals.

“It has been a fun year for Midget House which also hosted a very successful 16-team tournament in December with visiting teams from all over Vancouver Island, which was won by playoff champs Team 2 Hamilton Logging,” Hunter noted.

– CVMHA Midget House

RED TEAM 2 Hamilton Logging won the CVMHA Midge House playoff championship.

COMOX VALLEY WORSHIP DIRECTORY Church of Our Lord Holy Communion 10:00 am each Sunday at Berwick, 1700 Comox Ave. Comox, BC All Welcome Tel: 250-941-0332

www.coolcomox.ca Anglican Church in North America

BAHÁ’Í FAITH It’s Naw-Rúz – the Bahá’í New Year is celebrated on the first day of spring, March 21. ~~~ “If we are not happy and joyous at this season, for what other season shall we wait and for what other time shall we look?”

‘Abdu’l-Bahá

www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041 250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship “It is courage the world needs, not infallibility.”

Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925

We meet 1st & 3rd Sundays at 4pm 250 Beach Drive, Comox

250-890-9262 cvuf.ca

www.stpeterscomox.ca

(at Comox United Church)

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

Sunday Celebration

10:00AM at Brooklyn Elementary School

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”

Everyone Welcome www.resonatechurch.ca

1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

An Affirming Ministry

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

Sunday Worship and Children & Youth Program 10 am Saturday Service 5 pm Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966

Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

St. Peter

10:30 am

Community Church

Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre

COMOX UNITED

St. John the Divine

Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

SUNDAY SERVICE 8:30-9:15am,10:00-11:15 am and 4-5 pm WEDNESDAY SERVICE 10-10:45 am

250-334-4331

email: patmos@shaw.ca http://stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca

Bay Community Church

Comox Valley

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship

-Wilfred Grenfell

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Congregational Christian Churches of Canada

Join us this Sunday

@ 10:30 am

Faith Family Friends

of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning

~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~

Sundays 10 am

www.centralchurchefc.com

Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry

Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor: Jeremy Boehm

1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay 250-338-8221 www.cvsalarmy.ca church@cvsalarmy.ca

Val 250-338-7727 (office)

We’ve Got Some Space For You!

living hope

Nursery - Kid Jam Youth Group 1105 Pritchard Rd., Comox www.baychurch.net 250-339-7527

PRESBYTERIAN

real people living real life

COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

experiencing real change

725 Aspen Rd., Comox

Worship Services

Services

10am Sundays Mark Isfeld School 1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay

to place your ad here

250-338-5811

E-Mail: features@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Sunday 10:30am

Minister: Rev. Jenn Geddes

250.334.9777

Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

Full Wheelchair Access

livinghope@shaw.ca

www.livinghopeonline.ca

Hearing Assistance

LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

LUTHERAN Full Gospel Christian Fellowship

Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

Sunday

11:00 am & 7:00 pm

Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave

There is Hope!

“A place for you: John 14:2

2201 Robert Lang Drive

10 am Sunday Worship

Jesus has a plan and a purpose for your life.

Come, let Him show You the Way!

250-334-8424

250-334-0616

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312

(Old Fish and Game Building)

COURTENAY FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

Begins March 4th, 7pm Free of charge 7 week course which explores who Jesus is, why He came and what it means to follow Him. 2963 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay (across from Arden Elementary) 250-334-3432 www.courtenaybaptist.com

We’ve Got Some Space For You! to place your ad here

250-338-5811

E-Mail: features@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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www.islandhonda.ca

†The Civic, CR-V and Accord are the #1 selling retail compact car, compact SUV, and intermediate car respectively in BC based on Polk 2013 Dec YTD report. #Limited time lease offer based on a new 2014 Civic DX model FB2E2EEX. *1.99% lease APR for 60from monthsSuperstore O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $84.63 based on applying $600 lease dollars.

Campbell Riverkilometer. Ω Highway Down payment of $0.00, first bi-weekly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $11,001.90.Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/kmCRA for excess Limited time lease offer based on a new 2014 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3EES. ¥1.99% lease 19A APR for 60 months O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $133.83 based on applying $1,000 lease dollars. Downpayment of $0.00, first bi-weekly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $17,397.90. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometer. £ Limited time lease offer based on a new 2014 Accord model CR2E3EE. €1.99% lease APR for 60 months O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $123.56 based on applying $1,050 lease dollars. Downpayment of $0.00, first bi-weekly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease from Comox obligation is $16,062.80. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometer. **MSRP is $17,185 / $27,685 / $25,685 including freight and PDI of $1,495 / $1,695 / $1,695 based on a newLewis 2014 Civic DX modelComox FB2E2EEX / 2014 CR-VComox LXRoad2WD model RM3H3EES / 2014 Accord LX model CR2E3EE. PPSA, Road Park license, insurance, taxes, and other dealer charges are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. ¥/£/€/Ω/#/* Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent's fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery. #/*/Ω/€/¥/£/** Offers valid from March 1st through 31st, 2014 at participating Honda retailers.

Island Honda Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

1025 Comox Courtenay 250-338-7761 • 1-877-398-2373 1025 Road, Comox Road, Courtenay 1-877-398-2373

5th Street Bridge

bchonda.com

17th Street Bridge

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Total lease obligation is $16,062.80. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometer. **MSRP is $17,185 / $25,685 / $16,130 including freight and PDI of $1,495 / $1,695 / $1,495 based on a new 2014 Civic DX model FB2E2EEX / 2014 Accord LX model CR2E3EE / 2014 Fit DX model GE8G2EEX. PPSA, license, insurance, taxes, and other dealer charges are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. ¥/£/€/Ω/#/* Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent's fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery. #/*/Ω/€/¥/£/** Offers valid from March 1st through 31st, 2014 at participating Honda

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Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and Safeway.

Fresh Chicken Thighs

6

ea.

$

ea.

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Breast Bone Removed.

LIMIT FOUR.

ea.

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Fresh Pork Side Spareribs

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170 g.

HOUSEHOLD LIMIT FOUR.

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MARCH

MARCH

Minimum $75 grocery purchase must be made in single transaction.

*Limit one Bonus Offer per transaction. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Valid in BC stores only. Purchase must be made in a single transaction. AIR MILES coupons cannot be combined with any other discount offer or AIR MILES coupon offer including Customer Appreciation Day & Senior’s Day. Not valid at Safeway Liquor Stores. Coupon excludes prescriptions, diabetes merchandise, insulin pumps, insulin pump supplies, blood pressure monitors, tobacco, transit passes, gift cards, enviro levies, bottle deposits and sales tax. Other exclusions apply. See Customer Service for complete list of exclusions. Cashiers: Scan the coupon only once to activate the Bonus Offer. Do not scan more than once. COUPON VALID MARCH 21 TO MARCH 27, 2014.

Assorted varieties. 600 to 700 g.

HOUSEHOLD LIMIT TWO Combined varieties.

23

22

Bonus AIR MILES® reward miles*

Kraft Cracker Barrel Cheese

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Schneiders Olde Fashioned Ham Sliced or shaved fresh. Available at the service counter only.

CLUB

Every Swipe Counts!

1

29

/100 g

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Bakery Counter White Bread Or 60% or 100% Whole Wheat or Whole Grain. 570 g.

3

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4

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Collect 1 AIR MILES® reward mile for every $20* you spend cumulatively during the week (Sunday to Saturday). Every swipe of your Collector card with an eligible purchase adds up!

Plus, hundreds of Bonus reward miles each week in store! ®TM Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and Safeway. *$20 spend on groceries. Some exclusions apply. See Customer Service for a complete list of exclusions.

Prices effective at all British Columbia Safeway stores Friday, March 21 through Sunday, March 23, 2014 only. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities.

Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slightly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only.

Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and Safeway. Extreme Specials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limited items one time during the effective dates. A household is defined by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household can purchase the EXTREME SPECIALS during the specified advertisement dates. For purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.

MARCH 21 22 23 FRI

SAT SUN

Prices in this ad good until Mar. 23rd.