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Family Day was also closing day for Mount Washington Alpine Resort. A notice on the resort’s website states: “It is with regret we announce that we are unable to continue with our current winter operations. The warm, wet weather that hit the whole West Coast of North America, and every other coastal resort during the week of Feb. 7 has finally got the best of us. “Effective as of Monday, Feb. 9 we will put our Winter 14/15 operations on hold until further notice. We have every belief and hope that we will reopen sometime soon. While we wait for more snow to arrive we will not be issuing any refunds for passes.” For those with a season’s pass or a 6ixpack, the notice has links that will provide more details. Don Sharpe, director of business operations and marketing at Mount Washington, said not to put away your winter gear yet. “We are still only halfway through winter - we normally stay open until the middle of April, so there’s still lots of time left for the snow to return,” he said. “It’s just that we are in waiting mode now, and it’s hard to wait. But one day of snow and we are back at it. All we need is 30-40 cm and we are going again and that can happen with one good snowfall. “We’re not finished yet. We just have to wait for the snow to come back.” For more information, visit www.mountwashington.ca or call 250-338-1386.

Encouraging updates on Baby Grant ... Page 3

Comox Marina Park food court? ... Page 4 Political boost for Maple Pool Defence Fund ... Page 7

Baby Grant continues to make progress at the B.C. Children’s Hospital.

Ken Hand (standing) and Steve Morey of the Monarch Lion Club are hard at work constructing a wheelchair ramp at the LeBlanc residence for Isaac LeBlanc. When the Lions Club heard that the project had been abandoned by a contractor they took over and completed it, with a lot of help from Central Builders-Home Hardware, who donated all the material, as well as free rental of all the tools needed for the job. PHOTO BY TERRY FARRELL

Terry Farrell When Isaac LeBlanc came home for Christmas, there was one unresolved issue. The side entrance to his home was not wheelchair accessible The front entrance had been completed some time ago, but the job to complete the side entrance ramp had been abandoned, leaving the LeBlancs in a bit of a bind. EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE 30 days/2500 km*

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Library: Foot patrol too costly Con’t from Page A1 Members of council have noted concerns about illicit activity such as drug trafficking in and around the library. However, Walton cannot afford to dedicate a full-time foot patrol in the area. Foot patrols, he said, are “not a cheap solution,” estimating an $8,000 to $10,000 bill for enhanced policing services near the library. Last month, Coun. Doug Hillian had motioned to invite Walton to council chambers to discuss the matter. He has since heard suggestions that council is engaging in “poor bashing,” or picking on marginalized individuals. “That’s the farthest thing from my mind,” said Hillian, noting the library is a place for the entire community. His motion was not an attempt to move marginalized people from the area, but Hillian said council needs to do what it can to make the library and the streets safe for all

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Ramp: Home Hardware supplied the equipment Continued from page A1 “We are a club that serves and this kind of project is at the heart of what we do.” On Tuesday, Ken Hand and Steve Morey were hard at work, “measuring twice and cutting once,” completing the project that had been cast aside. “Central Builders (Home Hardware) has really been a big help with this,” said

Dyck. “They have supplied all the tools and the material we need, donated it all to the cause.” “When (Dave Collette, Central Builders financial controller) heard about the project, he immediately pulled up a blueprint, figured out exactly what we needed for material and tools and supplied it all at no cost,” said Hand.

Dyck said that it’s not always about the big projects and there are countless opportunities to serve the community on a more intimate scale, like this. “We would like to … encourage other community groups to see what they can do for the community as well,” she said. “There’s no shortage of projects.”

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This photo, posted to the gofundme website, shows Baby Grant at the BC Children’s Hospital with one of his stuffed toys.

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Doug Weaver has been posting updates regarding his son, “Baby Grant”, on a crowdfunding page set up for the family. Seven-month-old Grant Weaver was rescued from the frigid waters of the Puntledge River on Jan. 30. The paragraph Doug posted on the weekend was the news everyone following the story has been waiting to hear. “Well, he’s going to make it!” Doug posted on Friday, from Baby Grant’s bedside at the B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. “Amazing really. I’m glad I was convinced to provide everyone with updates – at times it’s tough to do. Again he’s going to make it, but he’ll need a lot of support moving forward.” Later that day Doug was a little more guarded with his wording, clarifying his previous post by saying it “appears” as though Baby Grant was going to survive. “He is slowly coming off life support but his brain function is still undetermined. The progress is slow and changes almost hour by hour. Again, he will make it but it is unclear what that may look like moving forward. Either way, I am excited.”

On Saturday, Baby Grant’s cognitive signs were improving. “This morning Grant followed along with his eyes as we read ‘The Going to Bed Book’. It will be long road to recovery but we observed some positive feedback to date. Testing of his brain will be at a later date. TBA.” At the end of Saturday, Doug had this update: “We were able to (squeak) a couple of smiles out of Grant today. Wearing the mask to assist in breathing is uncomfortable for the little guy to say the least. Hopefully in a few days the medical team will be able to remove it. Following that I’m told he’s out of the ICU ward and off to another one on the floor above. “He’s a strong kid!” On Sunday, everything was reported to be status quo. The update on the crowdfunding campaign is also positive. As of Tuesday morning, there has been $17,213 raised. To contribute, or to follow Doug’s posts, go to www.gofundme.com/ l6lwss Grant’s mother and Doug’s wife, 26-year-old Veronika Sophie Weaver, perished in the Puntledge River incident. It remains unclear as to how the two wound up in the river.

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Comox councillor pitches outdoor food court concept Erin Haluschak Record Staff

Noting a need and desire near Comox Marina Park for a greater food service, Comox Coun. Russ Arnott asked Comox council to consider converting five parking spaces for a food/craft court for the upcoming summer season. Arnott said he knows the one trailer which is currently serving the marina area has proven itself with great success. “(They) are being an important service in some area, and I think this would become a nice little gathering space. This could be a place where people could go down, and have a meal,” he noted. “… I just hope people can see that this is perhaps the beginning, the first step into vitalization and making something happen.” He proposed the five spaces would be adjacent to the marina, and barricaded with cement, fencing or a blockade. Coun. Barbara Price and Marg Grant supported the idea but expressed concerns over the parking spots, particularly loading/unloading boats and insufficient parking. Arnott explained as a tenant of the marina, he understands the parking spots do not belong to the users, rather the entire community. “This is just taking a piece of the park and bringing more people down into it.” Comox Mayor Paul Ives noted his concern for conflict with the town’s upcoming application for

a Marina Park revitalization grant, in addition to any infrastructure concerns for food trucks or vendors. “If we do this, I want to make sure the infrastructure is appropriate. Overall, if you create this, and it’s a huge success then great, but if our project proceeds, then you’re going to create some issues getting people out of there to make that project happen.” Council approved a staff report, but Richard Kanigan, the town’s CAO, said it may not be ready for another month. “A month and a half away, we might lose them,” replied Arnott. “We need to show this is something we’re interested in and hopefully hold onto them, and hope they don’t go somewhere else.” Ives added while the town has had inquires for vendors, he hasn’t heard many “clamouring at the gates. It’s one thing to do it in Vancouver or Victoria with a much larger population, but yes, it’s worth a shot here.”

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Group wants action on Sustainability Strategy Scott Stanfield Record Staff

A citizens’ group is lauding the efforts of the public and politicians who created the Comox Valley Sustainability Strategy — a document intended to guide policies and plans concerning housing, transportation, parks and other areas of municipal and regional concern. Transition Town would now like to see some of the goals of the CVSS turned into action on the five-year anniversary of the document. “The recent record-breaking two-month boil water advisory, and another state of emergency caused by $130,000 of flood damage in Courtenay, makes a vivid case for how timely and important are our land use decisions,” community organizer Vanessa Scott said.

The Sustainability Strategy will focus on environmental principles and related actions such as local food production policies. The Regional Growth Strategy focuses more on land use. While the former was supported as a guideline, the regional district board adopted the latter as a bylaw. However, a number of CVSS policies and principles were carried forward into the RGS. “There’s a lot of similarities in there,” said Michael Zbarsky, CVRD manager of transit and sustainability. The CVSS was produced with $180,000 in federal funds. It has informed a few initiatives such as carpooling and urban forest management. The district has also installed solar panels, and given energy rebates for rural homeowners. The CVRD has nearly completed a community climate

action plan for the electoral areas, which it hopes to forward this spring with a second phase of action plan and funding. “We’re doing the research now, and considering the next stage of implementation in the rural areas,” Zbarsky said. The CVRD board has also adopted a corporate energy plan to address energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. The district has been undertaking energy audits at facilities, and has retrofitted a variety of equipment to reduce energy use. Since 2012, the district has been carbon neutral by purchasing carbon offsets. It has also launched a ‘carbon marketplace’ in an effort to find local carbon offset projects. Last year, the board adopted a transit future plan. A new express route has increased frequency on routes between

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Last year, the City of Courtenay issued 217 building permits with a construction value close to $75 million. Of this, $37.2 million was for the regional hospital under construction next to North Island

College. Another significant permit was issued for 18 residential units on Crown Isle Drive — The Grove — worth $4.3 million. The new McDonald’s restaurant at the intersection of Ryan and Lerwick roads accounted for $2 million worth of construction in 2014.

Approval was granted for a 94-residential unit apartment complex dubbed Acadia on the Walk at Cliffe Avenue and Anfield Road, and 93 units at Arden and Ronson roads, among other applications. Other commercial projects projected for 2015 include development in the vicinity of Ryan,

Lerwick and Crown Isle, and the renovation of Vanier Secondary. Residential developments under review include three projects at Arden Road. The net value of hospital construction last year exceeded $37.7 million — a 22 per cent increase from 2013. That year, the city issued 197

building permits worth $30.4 million, which was a noticeable drop from the three previous years when well over 200 permits were issued. Construction value of the hospital is expected to be $140 million this year.

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lorious weath- along with the black er for January slug who thought he has been entic- was hiding under a ing me into the gar- leaf on my Panda face den many more days wild ginger, Asarum than I would normally maximum. be granted this time Slugs are not the of year. Never one to only pest on my target look a gift horse in the list. I am watching for mouth, I any activity from have been Duchess of Dirt the cothappily tony scale exploring infestthe garden. And ing our eslie unearthcamellia ox i n g shrub. numerous A look surprises. through It’s wonderful to my microscope at the see the hellebores and cottony egg sacs on a European wild ginger few leaves revealed budding up. Cyclasome over-wintering mens are on the brink scale. John sprayed of bursting into flower. it with some horticultural oil when we The purple flowers of had a 24 hour window Primula vulgaris are rain-free. Fingers are already on the scene crossed. in protected spots; the I will also be watchwhite-flowered version ing for any of those is not far behind. I would have to pieris lace bugs I check through photo mentioned in my files but I hazard last column. If this our snowdrops are weather pattern holds, almost a month ahead any over-wintering of schedule in our eggs will be hatching garden, earlier although perhaps that may as much The garden be because as a is basking in more whole warmer growing degree temperamonth. tures have Not days than we norencouraged to be an mally see right us to start alarmist, but pulling back now. But it is not there is the winter just the plants another cover of leaf who are waking native mulch. up. The garJapaden is baskLeslie Cox nese ing in more lace growing bug we degree days should than we noralso mally see right now. be looking out for But it is not just the Stephanitis pyrioides, plants who are waking or azalea lace bug. up. I am actively on From all accounts, slug patrol as young this particular lace slugs are attacking bug is more damaging my Primula auricula than its cousins, the plants. Be one thing if pieris lace bug and they were eating the the rhododendron lace tender new shoots for bug. sustenance but mostly While the warnings they are not. Pullare “out there,” I caning back leaf mulch not find any mention revealed some whole this pest has made it leaves, still tightly into B.C. - yet. Oregon furled in their emergreported its presing position, lying ence back in 2008. It on the ground beside migrated quickly into their stalks. And Washington State in three culprits in the 2009 so the azalea neighbourhood. May lace bug is very close they now rest in peace to our border, if not

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Discover the passion at NIC’s Student Art Event On Saturday the students enrolled in the School of Fine Arts and Design as well as the Emily Carr External BFA Degree program at North Island College will be showing a dynamic selection of their work. The student-run Art Event will present an opportunity to discover the passion and process of talented emerging artists. To understand on a personal level what kind of experience it is to be an art student at NIC, we asked the simple question, “Why do you do art, and what does the Student Art Event mean to you?” For Liana Kelly, a first-year fine arts diploma student, art is her way to visually communicate and express herself

with others. Being a firstyear, she got to explore many different mediums and courses to try out different artistic practices. Art for Kelly isn’t about the grade, but about the experience and journey to the finished project. “I do it because it makes me so happy, it inspires the ambition inside of me,” she said. “When I create something and share it with those around me, and I see how much time they spend appreciating my work, that’s when I know I’m doing the right thing, being in the Fine Arts Program.” For Cleo Agar, a first year dual-credit fine arts diploma student, the different art programs allowed her to try new

things she never would have otherwise been interested in. As part of a 3D sculpture class, using large machinery is quite normal to create outstanding masterpieces. Being one of the youngest students in the program, Cleo has found tremendous success in her first semester. For Cleo it’s not about her own process but about being with a room full of creative, hardworking people. “The art show is a celebration of all we have achieved and learnt during our education here,” she said. For many students, art is how they express themselves; sharing in unique ways how they see the world. Students spend hours sketching out ideas, forming concepts,

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Plan to Shaikh it up at the Waverley Saturday night Adham Shaikh comes from mossy mountain forests on the west coast of Canada. He weaves global music tapestries that take listeners on sonic journeys transcending time and place. Adham’s sets can be described as everevolving blends of deep original global grooves, tribal rhythms, west coast bass, complex dub and lush downtempo atmospheres. His performances range in numbers from a one-man show equipped with drum machines, iPads, and synths, all the way to his 10-piece Outworld Orkestra, amassed from a collection of the world’s finest fusionists, dancers, and visual artists performing his music live. Adham’s music travers- ADHAM SHAIKH es diverse landscapes and times, connecting the listener with a kaleidoscope of cultures. He comes to the Waverley Hotel on Saturday, Feb. 14 with special guest TAABU, who is the protoplasmic embodiment of dance music, tribal culture and desire. TAABU is proving to be quite

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IMPROV: Pleasure Craft Theatre presents: Dodge Force, Live Improv Soap Opera, Tuesday nights from Feb. 10 to March 10, 7-8 p.m. at Studio Live in Cumberland. 2679 Beaufort Street. Fun improv show! $5 all ages. MARCH Co-Val Choristers Spring Production of “Yours Anne” — A musical based on the Diary of Anne Frank”, run March 20 to 29 at the Old Church Theatre. Theatre box office Tuesday and Thursday 10 am to 2 pm or reserve seating by calling 250-334-2992. APRIL Courtenay Little Theatre presents Ronald Harwood’s “Quartet” at Sid Williams Theatre. $22 all seats at Sid Ticket Office: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com (250) 338-2430. Showtimes April 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 - 7:30 p.m. Matinee Sunday, April 12, 2 p.m.

Thursday, February 12 BURLESQUE AT THE WAVE - The Fabulous Miss Rosie Bitts and friends are BACK with a sexy and hilarious new Burlesque show tonight at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland. $17 advance/ $20 door. For advance tickets go to the hotel or go to www.cumberlandvillageworks.com JAZZ AT THE ZO - Forbidden Jazz Trio, with special guest Tom Tinsley on drums, play the Zocalo Café. Showtime 7 p.m. Saturday, February 14 Cumberland Empire Days Society is hosting the Annual Lunar New Year’s Dinner & Dance at the Cumberland Recreation Institute Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6. Live entertainment to follow dinner with dancing starting at 9 p.m. music provided by Boondock. $15/children dinner only. $30/adult dinner & dancing; dancing only $10. Tickets available at Cumberland Recreation Institute Hall or call Georgina at 250-336-2711 for tickets and information. SHAIKH IT ALL OVER - Adham Shaikh with special guest TAABU at the Waverley in Cumberland. Tickets ($17 advance) available at Bop City, The Waverley Hotel, by phone (250) 336-8322 or online at cumberlandvillageworks. com STRAWBERRY TEA - 1:45 - 3:30 at St. George’s United Church, 6th Street & Fitzgerald Avenue, Courtenay. $5 admission includes strawberry cake & tea. Take out orders $4. Guaranteed a tasty, fun event, don’t miss it. treat your Valentine to cake & tea! JAZZ AT THE ZO - Loose Gravel play the Zocalo Café. Showtime 7 p.m.

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Social justice and sweet treats Just Desserts is an evening focused on social justice and Canadian investing. The award-winning documentary, Defensora, informative discussion about the impact our investment decisions can have on human rights and violence around the world, is the focus for the evening. Defensora is a film about Mayan defenders of their community in the face of violence and forced eviction; and of their attempts to seek justice in Canadian courts for the acts of a Canadian mining company. “Defensora is a deeply moving testimony to incredible courage in the face of wanton brutality and a shining tribute to the human search for justice,” says Maude Barlowe of the Council of Canadians. Amnesty International was granted intervenor status when this case came to court in Toronto in 2013. Amnesty argued that Canadian companies have an obligation to respect human rights wherever they operate. Tara Scurr, Amnesty International business and human

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a large mining corporation, will also be shown. Just Desserts, an annual event co-sponsored by The Comox Valley Action Circle of Amnesty International and World Community is presented on Feb. 17, in the Stan Hagen Theatre at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation. Sweet treats provided by members of CV Amnesty are free. FMI: Sheila 250-335-2246.

Tribute to Bob Marley with House of David Gang

Fifty-three years ago on the island of Jamaica in the city of Kingston, The Wailers started an outstanding recording and performing music career that would eventually prove prophetic in the new creation of a new musical genre of world class proportions; known today worldwide as roots rock reggae. And, when it comes to reggae, the undisputed “godfather” of the genre is Bob Marley, the late, great leader of The Wailers. On Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Avalanche Bar & Grill the

uplifting reggae band House of David Gang will be paying tribute to Bob Marley. One of Canada’s best reggae bands, this is sure to be an outstanding show. Throughout their career, House of David Gang have been known for their uplifting roots rock reggae sound reminiscent of Kingston, Jamaica’s music scene in the late ’70s mixed with a modern roots Canadian feel. The band takes its name from The House of David, an after-hours spot on Queen Street West that was a hot spot

for artists from the city’s burgeoning Rastafarian and reggae community from the late ’80s until the mid ’90s. Now with the release of their album Reggae Warrior on NuFunk Records, the band continues to pave their own road as Canada’s hardest touring reggae band. Doors open at 8:30 with music at 10. For more information check out our website or find us on Facebook. Tickets are $20 and are available at City Centre Spirits, Avalanche Bar and Bop City Records.

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The Comox Valley Youth Music Centre is extremely pleased to announce that Robert Creech is on the Island and will be attending the Centre’s annual general meeting Thursday, Feb 12. Creech was instrumental in

the creation of CYMC in 1967, when he was president of the Junior Symphony of Vancouver. After looking into various locations including the Okanagan, the Kootenays and the Fraser Valley, the Comox Valley was chosen for its “natural beauty…

not blighted by pollution”. Creech presently heads his own music school in Ireland. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the board room above the Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave., Courtenay.

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Cultivating Connections author in Cumberland Author Alison Marshall, whose lat- Canada’s Chinese settlers – across the est publication, Cultivating Connections, generations, between the genders, and looks at the history of Chinese settlers through cultural difference. Half of the in Canada, is coming to the book recounts the stories Cumberland Library. of men – Ma Seung, one of In the late 1870s, thousands Canada’s earliest Chinese of Chinese men left coastal Presbyterian missionaries, as well as café ownBritish Columbia and the western United States and headed ers, salesmen and power east, and north. For these men, brokers. the prairies were a land of The other half of the opportunity: there, they could book tells women’s stories. open shops, and potentially Of special interest locally is a chapter devoted earn enough money to marry. to the story of Ma Seung The result of almost a decade’s Alison Marshall (1872-1951), whose first research to build an archive missionary posting was to and more than 300 interviews, Cultivating Connections tells the stories the Presbyterian church in Cumberland of some of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Chinatown.

The author includes excerpts from Ma’s autobiography from his early years in China, through his somewhat colorful young adulthood in Victoria, to his eventual embracing of the ministry and the life he and his family experienced in Cumberland then the prairies. Alison Marshall is author of the award-winning The Way of the Bachelor: Early Chinese Settlement in Manitoba, published with UBC press. She is a professor of religion at Brandon University, and adjunct professor, Women’s and Gender Studies, University of Winnipeg. Copies of Cultivating Connections will be available for sale. She will be at the Cumberland Library, 2746 Dunsmuir Ave., on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. for a reading.

Courtenay Little Theatre presents one-woman play reading On Feb. 17, Courtenay Little Theatre will feature “an intimate one-woman play about an older woman dealing with fear and absence.” Directed by Gail Limber, Another Home Invasion, written by award-winning Canadian playwright Joan McLeod, stars local actor Kirstin Humphreys. The elderly Jean lives with

her declining husband in their North Vancouver home when something unusual happens. This is Jean’s story and she is “one woman” worth knowing. The play is approximately 70 minutes in length. Admission to this special presentation, which is open to CLT members and non-members, is by donation at the door

at CLT’s Space (1625 McPhee Ave.). There will be a Meet and Greet at 7 p.m., followed by the play reading at 7:15. Seating is limited and these events are always popular. Membership in CLT is $15 for an adult, $5 for students, $20 for a family annually and will be available at the meeting. For more info, see www.courtenaylittletheatre.com

Catching the Light: Meet and greet Feb. 21 Continued from Page A18 Art photography became her primary medium for over 25 years, immersing her in the study of light and its critical but ephemeral role in the composition of the ideal image. Hicks noted that metal objects appeared to retain this passing light in a special way, and that properly formed, works of metal expressed a light that photographs could not convey. This understanding, combined with a desire to move beyond the two-dimensional form of the photograph into the three-dimensional realms where light and shadow appeared to come alive rekindled her original desire to sculpt in metal. In the years since, sculpture has become her dominant medium. Her present work involves the abstract exploration of the interplay between form, colour, texture, and the luminous qualities of copper. Woven panels incorporate textile techniques in metal with woven photographs and enamelled copper panels. Worked, fold-formed and burnished surfaces capture and redirect the light revealing different intensities, which are reflected back to the viewer such that it appears to come from the piece itself, highlighting the intricacies within. Mary’s intention is to create unique and unprecedented objects of beauty that appear illuminated from within. The artists will host a reception on Saturday, Feb. 21 1-4 p.m. and Dunsmore will be the “Artist in Attendance” on Saturday, Feb. 28, 1-4 p.m. Pearl Ellis Gallery is situated on Comox’s main street, at 1729 A Comox Ave. For more information, visit www.pearlellisgallery.com

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Live Music Doug Cox and Todd Butler are at The Cumberland Hotel 7:30-10:30pm

Fri. Feb 13 Karaoke Come sing your heart out at the Cumberland Hotel with Karaoke with Kim 9pm-1am Sat. Feb 14 Live Music The Rangers are playing at the The Cumberland Hotel 9pm-1am Live Music Building on Adham’s music that is fully infused with global love and harmony, we invite you to bring your special one to dance the night away. at the Waverley Hotel Tickets are $17 limited advance and are available

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Thursday, February 12, 2015 at The Waverley Hotel The Fabulous Miss Rosie Bitts is BACK with a Sexy and Hilarious new Burlesque show. Come for a night of Burlesque, Rollicking Banter and Rosie’s signature Sensual Blues. Rosie Bitts, is a performer, producer, author and educator and one of the pioneers who brought the art form of burlesque to Vancouver Island. Rosie started her production company, often bringing headliners from all over North America to further titillate and educate her audience. In 2011, Rosie combined her love of theatre, music and burlesque to create her first solo show, “The Fabulous Miss Rosie Bitts” receiving a Jenny Award in Winnipeg, a Pick of the Fringe for Best Solo Show in Victoria and a Monday Magazine Award for Favourite New Production. $17 advance/ $20 door • doors @ 8:30 pm. Show at 9 pm. Tickets at Bop City, The Waverley, by phone 250 336 8322 and online @ cumberlandvillageworks.com

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The Comox Valley Glacier Kings’ and Nanaimo Buccaneers’ battle for home-ice advantage in the first round of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoffs is going right down to the wire. Currently tied for second place in the North Division, both teams have two RS games remaining, including a big four-pointer tonight (Thursday) in Nanaimo. It’s almost a must-win for the Yetis, who face North Division powerhouse Campbell River Storm in their final league game while the Bucs face North cellar-dwellers Oceanside Generals in their last league tilt. Dates and locations of all four best-of-seven opening round series are TBA, but the post-season gets underway Feb. 16 with the

The Green Men proved popular with young fans at the Glacier Kings’ Feb. 7 game. wild card play-in game as the North #4 Generals take on the South #5 Peninsula Panthers in Victoria.

The winner of that game will meet the Storm. Other first-round match-ups include Comox Valley vs.

Nanaimo, Saanich Braves vs. Westshore Wolves and Victoria Cougars vs. Kerry Park Islanders.

PHOTO BY JIM HOCKLEY

The Glacier Kings played four games in five days last week, winning just one. But that was a big one as they

and through the game Tyler Knopp added eight points and 10 rebounds. “Just killing us was the 30 turnovers and poor shooting which needs to stop at this point in the season,” Street said. Saturday afternoon the Towhees visited Maple Ridge. The teams played each other at the Gus Vesterback Tournament back in early December, so they were familiar with each other’s systems for this game. The score was tied at the end of every quarter, and even the end of the game. So, overtime was in store for the second time this year for Vanier. The Towhees led throughout OT and won 65-56. Four players were in double figures scoring: Olsen with 16, Chase Hobenshield with 14, Wyatt Strachan with 12 and Knopp with 10. Knopp also added a double in rebounding with 11. Brandon Balon was solid with seven points, three assists, four steals and lots of energy on defence. Tonight (Thursday) Vanier hosts Alberni in their last league game of the year. Game time is 7 p.m., and it is also Senior Night for graduating players from both the boys and girls teams. Halftime will feature an Elementary School Hoop Shoot for local schools. – G.P. Vanier Towhees

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Big finish for United

Towhees split on road The G.P. Vanier Towhees senior boys basketball team travelled to the Fraser Valley on the weekend to get in two good games before upcoming league games, and the playoffs in less than two weeks. On Friday night, Feb. 6., the boys played the #7 ranked 4A team in B.C. in Walnut Grove of Langley…and had their “pants” handed back to them. “The Gators were just too athletic, experienced and skilled for the nervous Towhees, who started slowly and never recovered from some aggressive full court pressure from the Grove boys,” said Vanier head coach Larry Street. “We started with an 8-2 run at the beginning of the second half, and then our top player Anders Storgaard went down with a badly sprained ankle. Our balloon busted then. Final score: 97-54. “We need to learn to have composure every play phase in the game, and to be tougher mentally to play with teams like Walnut Grove,” Street said. “Apparently Oak Bay is very similar to them so the Vanier boys will have to step it up over the next month of play left.” Leading Vanier with 17 points and 10 rebounds was senior Bryce Olsen. Adding 11 points in the first half was Storgaard (plus six rebounds)

beat the Bucs in OT to keep the race for second place in the North alive. The tough grind began Feb. 5 with an 8-2 loss to the Cougars in Victoria. On Feb. 7 the Yetis edged Nanaimo 5-4 in overtime with the Green Men present at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. On Feb. 8 the Icemen fell 5-1 to the Storm in Campbell River, and on Feb. 9 the Generals surprised the G-Kings 6-4 in a Monday matinee in Courtenay. The third period was the difference on Feb. 9 as the Generals blew open a 3-3 tie with three straight goals. ICE CHIPS Grant Iles was the OT hero against Nanaimo … there was a larger-than-usual Saturday night crowd at the Sports Centre when the Green Men dropped by on their Farewell Tour …

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With his Towhee teammates watching intently, Ben Jungwirth shoots for the hoop during weekend basketball action in the Fraser Valley. PHOTO BY PEGGY STREET

Comox Valley United wrapped up their first season in Div. 1 of the Vancouver Island Soccer League in style on Saturday, defeating Castaways FC 2-1 in Victoria. Going into the match, the local men’s soccer side was assured of a sixth-place finish in the 10-team division whether they won, lost or tied. But they went for the gusto. Nick Marinus and Zack Stinson scored for United with Stinson named game MVP for his team. United enjoyed a remarkable second half to their season, going 7-1-1, with their only loss a 2-1 defeat (on a late goal) to third-place Saanich Fusion. They won six of their final seven games, including three of their last four games – all played on the road. They’re back on the road this Saturday as they travel to Ladysmith to take on Div. 1 champion Cowichan FC in a first-round Jackson Cup match. Game time is 6 p.m. at the Turf Field. THROW INS United’s 9-6-3 record left them just one point back of Nanaimo United and Bays United, who tied for fourth with 9-5-4 records, and just three back of third-place Saanich … VISL Div. 1 standings in Scoreboard, page 33 ... sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Riptide U14 Girls capture VIPL championship It took their final league game to decide it, but the Upper Island Riptide U14 Girls soccer team beat the Lower Island’s Gorge/ Lakehill Thunder team 3-0 on home turf on Jan. 31 to earn top spot and become Vancouver Island Premier League champions. One point behind Saanich going into this game, Riptide needed a win to secure top spot in the league for priority seeding in the VIPL A-Cup playdowns, which begin Feb. 14. Riptide had won both of their previous match-ups against Gorge so they felt confident going in. That said, anything can happen in a game situation so the team knew that they would have to play hard and leave it all out on the turf.  Despite Riptide having the majority of ball possession and multiple chances, it wasn’t until well into the second half that scoring began. “The girls had their backs against the wall in a scoreless game at half time, knowing they needed a victory in this last league game to take the VIPL league title,” explained coach Jim Stewart. “Our girls kept their cool and started to apply greater pressure with their attack in the second half.” Then, it was like the taps turned on. It started about 15 minutes in when Abby Sexton made a beautiful

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The Vanier Towhees edged the Lake Trail Lakers 49-45 to win the 2015 Vancouver Island North Zone Grade 9 boys basketball championship this past weekend (Feb. 6-7) at Vanier. Isfeld Ice placed third and Ladysmith was fourth at the nineteam tourney, which was held at Vanier. For a team photo of the Towhees, see this story online in ‘sports’ at www.comoxvalleyrecord.com.

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other. And we are so grateful to everyone who has put in time to help us get here. We’re excited and ready to go for playdowns.” Now Riptide has their eyes set on earning their way to the Provincials. Their first game in the VIPL A-Cup playdowns will be on Feb. 21. In the

meantime, Riptide will continue their rigorous training schedule. For more information about the Riptide U14 Girls soccer team, sponsored by Lacasse Construction, visit the team’s Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/riptide2001girls. –Riptide U14 Girls

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The Riptide U14 Girls with their championship banner. In front, Nicolette Vinnedge. Front row (l-r) Autumn Lewis, Kayla Kalhous, Charlie Borrie, Kaitlyn Dreger, Rosie Campbell, Sofia Cecic, Aisha Hunter-Bellavia, Lauren Wigard, Ciara Halvorson, Tiana Stewart, Sophie Denko, Sara McLennan. Back row (l-r) coach Lisa Wigard, Frederica Blouin-Comeau, Sarah Bard, Abby Sexton, coach Jim Stewart, Reilly Douglas, Freyja Reed, Sophie L, coach Matt Laver, manager Natalie McLennan. pass to Ciara Halvorson whose powerful kick found the back of the net. The team and fans were screaming with excitement, only to hear the referee declare no goal because it was offside! But that may have been the extra burst of energy that Riptide needed to find completion. A couple of minutes later, Sexton and Halvorson teamed up again to score the first real goal of the game. Within another five minutes, Halvorson scored again off a long pass from Sophie L at midfield. With only a couple minutes left in the game, Sexton had a

breakaway opportunity which drew the Gorge goalie well out of the net to stop her. With an impending full on collision, Sexton was able to pass the ball off for Tiana Stewart who sped in to score her first goal of the season and clinch the win. Coaches Stewart, Lisa Wigard and Matt Laver agreed, “It was a tremendous team effort, and they were rewarded with a convincing win. In addition, the girls have maintained momentum heading into the playoffs with five straight victories and they have outscored their opponents 11-2 in

those games. We are all very proud of them.” The win was the sixth clean sheet for Riptide’s defensive line and keeper Nicolette Vinnedge – a 50 per cent shutout rate that they should be very proud of. Riptide ended the season with and 8-3-1 record with 26 goals for and 12 against (the highest goal differential in the league). Riptide captain Aisha Hunter-Bellavia, expressed the humble pride felt by her team. “Coming into Riptide this year and a higher level of soccer, our team didn’t know how the year would go for us. But with our

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North of town you come to the Black Creek and the Oyster systems, to the south you have the Trent, the Sable and farther south the Big and Little Qualicum systems. Local lakes such as Maple, Comox, Spider, Wolf are good fly fishing venues. We are also blessed with excellent beach fishing for salmon and trout in the following: Oyster River and Black Creek beaches, Little River near the ferry, numerous open beaches from the Powell River Ferry area, south to Cape Lazo. There is also good beach fishing at Royston and south to the Qualicum River and Nile Creek. We also have excellent open ocean fly fishing along kelp beds and reefs plus trolling bucktails. Not many locations offer such a wide variety of waters to practise your skills as a fly fisher. As a word of caution, always check the current fishing regulations for the specific rules that apply to species of fish and the waters where you plan to cast your flies. Pictured with this column are about 70 Tom Thumb deer hair flies. This simple pattern is one that

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score board Chimo hosting Pajama Party gym meet HOCKEY VIJHL North Division Team W L T OL Pt Campbell R. 38 4 1 3 80 Comox Valley 22 18 1 5 50 Nanaimo 21 17 3 5 50 Oceanside 7 36 2 1 17 South Division Team W L T OL Pt Victoria 39 5 1 0 79 Westshore 27 15 2 1 57 Saanich 17 24 1 5 40 Kerry Park 15 26 1 4 35 Peninsula 15 30 0 2 32 Feb. 5 Comox Valley 2 Victoria 8 Feb. 7 Nanaimo 4 Comox Valley 5 (OT) Feb. 8 Comox Valley 1 Campbell River 5 Feb. 9 Oceanside 6 Comox Valley 4 Feb. 12 Comox Valley @ Nanaimo Feb. 14 Campbell River @ Comox Valley 7:30 p.m. Sports Centre #1 (end of regular season) CVMHA

Atom C Team P W L T Pt Nat. Pastures 12 9 0 3 21 Legion Br. 17 11 5 4 2 12 Cty. Fire Dept. 11 4 4 3 11 Elks 11 5 5 1 11 Slegg Lumber 13 3 6 4 10 Cty. Motorspts. 10 1 8 1 3 PeeWee C Team P W L T Pt Plateau Plumb. 17 13 3 1 27 Scotiabank 19 10 8 1 21 Hitec 17 10 7 0 20 Slegg Lumber 15 5 10 0 10 End of the Roll 16 3 13 0 4 Bantam C Team P W L T Pt Preferred Wood. 15 12 1 2 26 Investors Grp. 19 10 7 2 22 Seeco Auto. 17 9 7 1 19 Scotiabank 21 6 13 2 14 Ives Burger 18 4 13 1 9 Midget C Team P W L T Pt Elks 27 17 2 7 41 Cty. Motorspts. 28 14 10 4 32 Contour Dent. 25 13 7 5 31 Dairy Queen 25 11 8 6 28 Hamilton Log. 25 8 14 3 19 Budget Brake 25 6 17 2 14 ReMax Realty 24 6 17 1 13 Juvenile C Team P W L T Pt C.V . White 15 6 6 3 15 C.V. Blue 15 6 6 3 15

BOWLING CAMPBELL RIVER 10-PIN Wednesday Night Ladies Team Qtr Total Rockin Rollers 53 260 CR Floor* 45 252 Lucky Strikes 41 240.5 N.I. Communic. 40 217 2nd Storie* 39 238 ‘Break’ Bitzis 34 220.5 * quarter winners Team high game scr ‘Break’ Bitzis 679 Team high game hdcp ‘Break’ Bitzis 894 Team high series scr ‘Break’ Bitzis 1895 Team high series hdcp ‘Break’ Bitzis 2540 High game scr Iona Wheatley 212 High game hdcp Iona Wheatley 245 High series scr Iona Wheatley 517 High series hdcp Carol Hunt 658 Most Over Avg. Carol Hunt +58

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SOCCER VISL DIV. 1 Final Standings Team W L T Pt Cowichan FC 12 3 3 39 Vic West FC 11 5 2 35 Saanich Fusion 10 5 3 33 Nanaimo United 9 5 4 31 Bays United 9 5 4 31 Comox Valley Unt. 9 6 3 30 Westcastle United 8 9 1 25 Gorge FC 4 9 5 17 Lakehill McLaren 3 11 4 13 Castaways 0 17 1 1 Feb. 7 Comox Valley United 2 (Nick Marinus, Zack Stinson) Castaways FC 1 (Justin Neuffer) Feb. 14 (Jackson Cup round #1: Comox Valley (Div. 1) vs. Cowichan (Div. 1) @ Ladysmith

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Robert Andrew Hartridge July 30, 1940 - February 3, 2015 Our dear friend Robert passed away suddenly and peacefully. Born in Lancashire, England, he moved to Vancouver in 1980 where he worked at Triumf, UBC. He retired to the Comox Valley in 2009. Robert will be missed by family in England and his many friends in BC. Thanks to the Staff at St. Joseph's Hospital, and to the flutist.

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Janet Camilla Janzen (nee Roberton) March 8th 1940 ~ February 1st 2015 Mom was a born and raised Victoria girl, and she took tremendous pride in that. She was the second eldest of four children born to her Scottish-Irish parents who had come to Victoria on their honeymoon and never left. As children, my brothers and I heard many stories of her childhood growing up in rural Saanich: the big house surrounded by Garry oaks, an enormous garden filled with raspberries and tomatoes, Border Collies, Sea Rangers, and field hockey. After high school mom entered Victoria Normal College to become a teacher and upon graduation she headed to where the work was â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a little town up the river from Vancouver called Langley and a two-room schoolhouse. It was here, as a single and newly employed young woman she did the only reasonable thing possible under the circumstances â&#x20AC;&#x201C; buy a sports car and drive to San Francisco. Mom always kept most of the details of that trip to herself; however, she did mention seeing a young and unheralded singer at a club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barbra Streisandâ&#x20AC;? mom would tell us. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was okayâ&#x20AC;?. In 1963 she met dad and he knew a good thing when he saw it. She accepted his proposal and they wed on November 22, 1963. In our family itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the day mom and dad got married but to the rest of the world itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the day President Kennedy was assassinated. Apparently the wedding reception was a little subdued. Over the next few years three children were born â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all boys. Mom, desperate for someone on her team was willing to try again, but in 1975 she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and that put an end to her dreams of a daughter. Those were dark days for the family. Mom was dying and there was nothing anyone could do. In 1978 we moved to the Comox Valley and something wonderful happened â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she kept living. Every year was a gift because we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if it would be her last. Her condition worsened, but slowly. She was able to see her boys all graduate from high school, get jobs, and get married. Best of all, she was able to see and hold her seven grandchildren, four of which are girls. Dad (Stan) died in 1996, but mom is survived by her sister Eileen (Gordon) Cockburn of Campbell River, sons Greg (Corrine), and Jeff of Courtenay, and Tim (Christine) of Victoria. She is also survived, and loved, by her seven grandchildren: Kourtney, Liam, Emma, Madison, Quinn, Mia, and Rowan. We wish to thank everyone who was there for mom these past few weeks, but most of all, our most profound gratitude goes to the amazing staff at Glacier View Lodge where mom spent her last years. She loved you all and your love for her was clear in so many ways. The family will have a private ceremony sometime in the future. We love you forever mom.

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January 6, 1948 January 29, 2015 Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest loves were his music and his best friend of 51 years, his wife Karen. A professional musician for much of his life; he always found time to play his guitar or working on lyrics for his latest tune. Performing and sharing his songs was his passion; a gift he shared with his children, Ryan & Jennifer and a legacy that he left his grandchildren, Rheanne & Ethan. He loved entertaining, football, woodworking, fishing and rarely was there a person he met he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like or a person that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like him. A celebration of life will be held February 21, 2015 - 1pm-3pm at the Old Church Theatre. Please come and share moments of how he touched you and listen to his music, a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tributeâ&#x20AC;? performance. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to YANA.

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MISC SERVICES GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Classes available. SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606

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ELECTRICAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

250-898-4585 SKILLED Carpenter kitchen/bath,interior/exterior, tiling. Free Estimates, Seniors Discounts. No job too small raefriesen@hotmail.ca

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS 250-898-8887. HOME Repair, Renovation & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate.

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

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Do you care about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned, we own and manage our own buildings. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE! Please refer to available apartments listed below. TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222

SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM recently renovated. New floor coverings, appliances, light fixtures and window coverings. Large private deck. Unique layout with through ventilation and extra windows. Overlooks large, attractive garden area. Quiet, well maintained adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and one block from Filberg Park. A very special suite. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222 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. Elevator. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM recently renovated. Full sized appliances including dishwasher and in suite washer/ dryer. Spacious and nicely decorated. In suite storage, fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. Convenient location just a few blocks from downtown and Filberg Seniors Centre. Fully equipped resident social room. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Security entry and elevator. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. ONE BEDROOM Large kitchen. Private deck. Central Comox location. In suite storage. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building in central Comox. Resident social room. Security entry. Very attractive suite. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222 OR John @ 250703-2264.

VILLA MONTECITO 1331 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM over 1000 sq. ft. in a modern, well maintained and mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Full-sized appliances with in-suite washer/dryer. Large, designer kitchen. Ensuite. In-suite storage. Very attractive suite freshly renovated. Security Entry. Call David @ 250-3380267.

GREENBRIER 750 Eighth St.

LUXURY TWO BEDROOM very spacious and recently renovated. In Courtenayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest apartment building â&#x20AC;&#x201D; just two blocks from downtown. Corner suite. Five full-sized appliances. Ensuite. In-suite storage. Large private deck. Mature adult building. No pets. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

ANGEL ESTATE SALES: Estate Sale at

Liquidation Warehouse Feb 13,14 & 15 10am - 4 pm. 1824 Alberni Hwy, Coombs

PAINTING

COMOX - 1003 Kingsley Crescent, Sat. Feb. 14, 8am-12pm. Indoor Estate & Moving Sale. Antique tables, cabinets, chest of drawers, china, crystal, and silverware. Garden tools, lawn mower, wheel barrow, hardware and tools, pictures, love seat, kitchen china, glassware, pots & pans.

Professional Painter: Interior/exterior clean, reliable, ask for Chris Vos 778-585-0501

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1-CHINA CABINET w/hutch. Old Country Rose China of 12 like new. 2 piece ladder. New sewing machine cabinet w/drawers. Brand new wheel chair. Like new wheelchair. Like new Samsung 39â&#x20AC;? T.V. with stand. Please call 250-331-9252 - Courtenay. Moving Sale.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER with option for rent to own. Million dollar ocean city view call for information 250-753-0160

REDUCED! 1369sqft 2 BDRM PATIO HOME. In a location that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat. Mntn. view. Quiet neighborhood. Beautiful setting. Bareland strata. 2 mins. to Merecroft Village. $279,900. 250-287-8570 or 250-202-7717. C.R.

GREAT CAMPBELL RIVER NEIGHBOURHOOD! $288,000 ..â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś. 265 South McCarthy St. 3 Bedroom family home, full basement (suite potential). Private fenced level backyard, gas heat & fireplaces, Call 250.287.6635.

WHOLE DUPLEX for sale1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. $225,000. Call (250)334-8474. tinyurl.com/duplex-ph

BRAND NEW aluminum trailer. 10 ft x 4 ft with toolbox, spare tire, double loading ramp, tail lights, and licensed. Suitable for yard maintenance work and or transportation of bikes. $2500. Plus: Almost new electric scooter. New batteries, low miles, only 410km $800. Call: 250-338-9661 SALON EQUIPMENT 2 hair dryer chairs, 3 barber chairs, 1 shampoo basin, miscellaneous accessories. 250-923-5507

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

SAUTER PIANO Ebony finish. Like new. $1500. Lv. msg @ 250-923-7111 or ph. 250-9148284. Campbell River

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HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

200 Back Road, Courtenay

2 AND 3 BEDROOM available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental reference required.

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.

250-334-3078

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS

BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

1252-9th St., Courtenay

450-19th Street, Courtenay

Spacious 2 & 3 bedroom suite in a quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops, and downtown. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required.

For viewing call Donna

1 bedroom plus den. Newly renovated with balcony in secure quiet building. Heat and hot water included.

Call 250-703-6965

250-334-9667

CONDOS PACIFIC COURT

BEECHER MANOR

1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay

1045 Cumberland Road

2 bedroom available in clean, quiet building with onsite manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet. In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security deposit required.

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

To View, Call 250-218-2111

RENTALS TOWNHOUSES

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

BRAIDWOOD MANOR, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, balcony, res. pkg., storage, coin laundry, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $710/mth DIAMOND PARK 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 6 appls, patio, fenced yard, 2 pkg spots, N/S, sm pet neg. w/refs, Avail. Immed - $1,100/mth SOUTHVIEW MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, balcony, parking, N/S, no pets. Avail Mar 1 $650/mth. CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1 - $750/mth THREE LEVEL DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 3 appls, fenced yard w/shed, N/S, No pets, Avail. Mar. 1 $1,000/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, ground flr, 3 appls, coin laundry, laminate flrs, patio, res. pkg, storage locker, N/S, cat ok w/refs, Avail. Immed - $695/mth TIN TOWN 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, res. pkg, above commercial space, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $675/mth CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, top flr unit, 5 appls, deck, res. pkg, N/S, cat neg. w/refs, Avail. Mar 1 - $1,200/mth

HOMES FOR RENT

Call 250-334-9717 to view.

RYAN COURT 1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay Clean and modern 1 bedroom available now. Cat okay with pet deposit. Lease required.

Call 250-338-7449

TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay ATTRACTIVE 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated - enjoy new appliances, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring and bathroom ďŹ ttings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

Call 250-334-9717

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OCEANVIEW HOME, 2 bdrm, 1 bath (shower only), 4 appls, woodstove, lrg deck, shared property, $50 hydro credit, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $1,000/mth. COURTENAY RANCHER 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 6 appls, nicely renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, fenced yrd, workshop, carport, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Mar. 1 $1,200/mth

38 Thursday, February 12, 2015 â&#x20AC;˘ COMOX VALLEY RECORD A38 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com RENTALS HOMES FOR RENT 1BDRM + DEN modular home. F/S W/D. Quiet peaceful Courtenay neighbourhood. Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. N/S, no pets. Ref required. Avail Feb 15. $825/mth 250-338-8609 or email pgrieve@shaw.ca for photos.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING 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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TRANSPORTATION CARS

1999 CHRYSLER SERUS 4 cylinder. 4dr. Auto. 189,000 km. Excellent condition. Good tires. Asking $2000. Campbell River. (250)287-2969.

2004 BMW 325i. 6 cyl. 5 spd. Manual. Central locking, power windows & sunroof. 6 way power & heated seats with lumbar support & position memory. Auto. climate control. Sound system. incl. Bluetooth. Cruise control + much more. Excel. Cond. $9150. Offers considered. 250-923-5950. Campbell River

DO THE MATH. ADVERTISE IN THE NEWSPAPER. 2004 CHEVY Impala. 4 door. 3.8 litre. Great shape. Clean 171,000km. Asking $4000. 250-830-8351.

SPORTS & IMPORTS

NADbank, ComBase: Adults 18+, print and online

2008 DODGE Charger, 82,000 km. $10,500 obo. Excellent condition. Call 250-334-4166.

TRUCKS & VANS

2010 FORD F150 Crew Cab. New canopy. As new Nokian all weather tires. 47,000km. $26,500. Call 250-287-3790. In Campbell River MAZDA 2007 Pick-up. 24,000 km. Silver, A/C, P/B, P/S, stereo, box liner, 4-cyl, RWD. $10,900. Like new. Call (250)203-6657 or (250)2861308, Campbell River.

UTILITY TRAILERS

2015 UTILITY Trailer, 5x8 closed. Includes new spare, jack & security locks. $2200. obo. Call (250)871-8334,(h) 778-960-3201 (c) Courtenay.

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BAHÁ’Í FAITH

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning

COMOX UNITED An Affirming Ministry

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

Sunday Worship Worship and Sunday and Children & Youth Program 10 am Children & Youth Program Saturday Service at 5 pm (Sept-May)

10:00 am Saturday Worship 5:00 pm Email: cxunited@telus.net Rev. Maggie Enwright October to May

Full Wheelchair Access

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Hearing Assistance

www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966

Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jeremy Boehm

Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

Val 250-338-7727 (office)

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www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041 250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925

There is Hope! Jesus has a plan and a purpose for your life.

5:40 Express Contemporary Worship

Come, let Him show You the Way!

SUNDAY

8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312

www.stpeterscomox.ca

LUTHERAN

PRESBYTERIAN

Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

100 Years of Ministry in the Comox Valley

COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

8:30 am and 10:00 am WEDNESDAY SERVICE 10:00 am

250-334-4331

email: patmos@shaw.ca http://stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca

living hope

real people living real life experiencing real change

725 Aspen Rd., Comox

Worship Services

Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave

Services

“A place for you: John 14:2

10am Sundays

Sunday 10:30am

10 am Sunday Worship

Minister: Rev. Jenn Geddes 250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

Full Wheelchair Access

250-334-0616

Hearing Assistance

LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

bride in surrender, intimacy and authority. We at Aaron House believe that these meetings with Cathryn are going to give a push for us into revival, personally, corporately for our community. The meetings take place Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 15 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Aaron House Ministries 2946 Kilpatrick Ave. in Courtenay.

Mark R. Isfeld School 1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay

250.334.9777 livinghope@shaw.ca

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(Old Fish and Game Building)

250-334-8424

E-Mail: features@comoxvalleyrecord.com

(at Comox United Church)

250-890-9262 cvuf.ca

Join us Sunday @ 10:30 am (Childcare provided)

~A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~ 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay, BC 250-338-8221

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things” 10:00AM at

Brooklyn Elementary School 1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

Everyone Welcome www.resonatechurch.ca

6th & Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay Phone: 250-334-4961 Sunday Service: 10:30am Minister: Rev. Ryan Slifka

2201 Robert Lang Drive

250-338-5811

(September to June)

250 Beach Drive, Comox

Sunday Celebration Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”

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We Meet Every Sunday at 4:00

St. George’s United Church

10:30 am

We’ve Got Some Space For You!

Rev. Meg Roberts (Feb. 15)

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

Mindfulness retreat in Cumberland

Transformed through Stewardship

Community Church

SUNDAY SERVICE

SATURDAY

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

Comox Valley

St. John the Divine

St. Peter

Sunday

McLoughlin, a graduate of the Community Dharma Leader training program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California. McLoughlin leads retreats and workshops in Canada, the U.S., and Ireland. She is currently a writer and teacher in Victoria. The Purusa Movement Studio is located at 2703 Dunsmuir Ave. The registration fee for this retreat is by donation. Participants will also be able to offer a donation for the teaching. To register, please contact Jane McCarroll at 250-334-0086. Registration is limited to about 20 people, so please sign up early if you are interested in going.

~~~ “O Thou kind Lord! Graciously bestow a pair of heavenly wings unto each of these fledglings, and give them spiritual power…” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

11:00 am & 7:00 pm

Sylvan Lake pastor to visit Aaron House

Junior Youth Program – activities to enhance spiritual and intellectual capacities for youth 12 to 14 years.

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

Full Gospel Christian Fellowship

Local healing sounds musician Mikeoula and her crystal singing bowls will be at the Comox Valley Art Gallery to celebrate World Sound Healing Day, joining thousands around the world who will be toning the heart sound “AH”, starting at noon in their respective time zones. Send Mother Gaia a sonic Valentine and help heal the planet and help heal ourselves! For more info on World Sound Healing Day visit www. worldsoundhealingday.org

“The Happiness Factors - a day of Mindfulness” is a one-day workshop with Margo McLoughlin being offered on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Purusa Movement Studio in Cumberland. A whole new field of scientific study has emerged in recent years the neuroscience of well-being. One of the principal observations has been the potential of mindfulness to re-wire habitual patterns of the mind. This is good news for those of us who would like to feel a sense of contentment and ease, no matter what’s happening in the ups and downs of our lives. This one-day workshop is being led by former Valley resident Margo

COMOX VALLEY WORSHIP DIRECTORY

Healing sounds

Aaron House Ministries is excited to welcome you to join with us at our upcoming meetings with Cathryn Nash, pastor of Frontline Worship Centre, Sylvan Lake, Alberta. Cathryn ministers in bold prophetic preaching and intercession. She ignites faith and passion for God’s word and His presence as she leads people into a deeper revelation of God’s goodness that causes them to arise to their high calling as His

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“The Church with a heart in the heart of the city.”

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HAVE YOUR SAY

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have your say cynical about the reasons that some people are nice to other people. We happen to be two of those people who have in past months paid for two random restaurant meals. At Christmas time we gave a grocery clerk (no need to mention the store’s name) $50 to put toward the groceries belonging to the elderly lady in the lineup behind us. We give to the food bank and we give our gently-used castoffs to a free store that is run by a local church. We are very fortunate not to have to struggle financially in our every-day lives like many people are and, if we can help them out in any small way, shouldn’t that be our goal? As for whether or not the people in the restaurant needed their meals paid for, of course they probably didn’t. But maybe they’ll smile to remember that complete strangers were kind to them. And maybe they’ll do the same for someone else someday. Random acts of kindness can only make the world a better place.

THANK YOU SEARLE’S Shoes for

the wonderful heritage display in your front window! That must have taken quite a bit of effort and it was creative and fun to look at every time I walked by. You made my day a few times!

WE ATE A Royston Regal pizza at the Backstreet Pub. It was the best pizza I (we) experienced in the Valley. I have been here 28 years and tried every pizza place in town. Kudos to them.

IN THE COMOX Valley there are

104 registered Special Olympics athletes and 74 volunteer coaches /support persons. Each and every one of these would like to say thank you to the merchants and community members who stepped up to help make our Christmas dinner and dance such a success. Turkeys donated by Quality Foods, the Westerly, Lt.-Col.. Clint Mowbray CO of 442 Squadron Comox, Lori Zacharias and Rob and Kristin Thibert were delicious. Door prizes donated by Boston Pizza, Islander Pizza and Wendy’s thrilled our athletes. Thanks to Karensa Blerot, John’s lndependent Grocer, Walmart and Target for donations that allowed us to get all those extra things that turned a dinner and dance Into a Christmas event. Continued success wishes to Sweet Surprises bakery for taking our last minute order for gluten free cakes and giving us a deal, and to Rob

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Smith - music man extraordinaire thank you for your many years as our DJ. Special Olympics Comox Valley and its athletes thrive in the Comox Valley because of the support, kindness and dedication of its coaches/volunteers and the community behind them. How fortunate we are to live where we live surrounded and supported by such great people.

TO THE PERSON who “personally pays for someone else’s table in a restaurant at least once a month”… could you please post your ‘dining out’ schedule somewhere where I can see it? BEFORE ASKING COMOX Valley

taxpayers to contribute $50-70 million to build a new water filtration plant, CVRD directors need to read the May 2011 report by the Ministry of the Environment who extensively studied the Comox Lake water source and concluded that the water supply is very good. No filtration necessary, just three short years ago. Indeed the forces of nature, logging, reservoir management and new provincial standards may have all contributed to this new boil water crisis. CVRD directors need to look out for their constituents and request an independent review, before forwarding this expensive project to referendum.

QUESTION FOR OUR MP, John Duncan. Is it true, you, Prime Minister Harper, and your Conservative colleges have spent $700,000 of our tax dollars fighting the injured Afghan veterans in court? The Conservatives have already closed nine veterans offices, changed the benefits available to veterans, and are now opposing the veterans in court as they try to fight for what is rightfully theirs. Now it is being said the Conservatives have spent $700,000 fighting this court case. If this is correct, please stop it immediately. We have more important things to do in Canada than fight our own injured veterans. By the way, has anyone told the Armed Forces currently fighting in the Middle East they may be subject to the same treatment as the Afghan veterans currently in court trying to get what they are entitled to? I WISH TO express my humble

apologies to Kelly Lees and advise the readers of your newspaper that we made an error in identifying the photographer in a recent MARS Moments. The photograph credit of a small but worthy bird that accompanied the article was taken by Kelly Lees instead of Warren Warttig, our president and a Registered Professional Biologist who wrote the article about feeding birds in backyards using native plants. Kelly entered her picture in our CR Bald Eagle Fest Photo Contest. Sincerely, Maj BIrch - MARS manager.

IF EVERYONE ALONG your street stepped out into their front yard and

Here’s a look at what our Facebook followers have had to say on some of the postings on our page: another outlet for you to ‘Have Your Say’.

Thread: Baby Grant opens his eyes. Responses:

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sidewalk area once a week to pick up litter, our neighbourhoods would look more attractive. Don’t blame the garbage removal crews for spilling bits and pieces around. The wind does blow litter from road-side blue boxes that people don’t pack more carefully with heavier items on top to weigh down paper, etc. However, don’t be surprised to find doggie bags stuffed in your roadside garden shrubs. You even might need a shovel for “live” dog poop in your yard and on the sidewalk. Some dog-owners still don’t think the rules are for them and their dog. Also smokers, fast-food users etc. please take your cigarette butts and empty packaging home to your garbage cans. Let’s make our Comox Valley neighbourhoods attractive.

APRIL BROWN – The Valley is wrapping you and your family in hugs and prayer! TARA LYON – OMG, I’m sooo hap-

py!!! I’ve been praying so hard for this little guy.

STEFF MCGOWAN – That’s so wonderful to hear! Heart and thoughts are with the little guy and his family! KATE VARDY – OMG yay! This just made my day. Been thinking about that baby boy constantly.

TI AMO – Amazing news! Miracle baby is gonna take the world by storm now!

BIG BOUQUETS OF red Valentine’s roses to Floss Dental Hygiene in Comox for their “Gift from the Heart” today and hygienist Tanya and dentist Dr. Lo. Thanks to their generosity I had my first dental care in seven years. A woman I shared the waiting room with said it was only the seventh time she had had dental care in her 67 year lifetime. My hygienist mentioned that a low-income dental service is needed in the Valley and is actively being pursued. This would be a worthy initiative indeed. Thank-you so much to all the volunteers and Floss!

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Price, Ken Grant, and Larry Jangula. It’s one of your “fellow” citizens. While clearing off the dinning room table I ran into the editorial Terry Farrell had written. I realized I had failed to follow his suggestion (to let my politicians know how I feel about water filtration). With all the rain this weekend, it seemed a good idea to get with the agenda. I don’t want another “boil water advisory”. I want a new water filtration system. A previous editorial by Terry Farrell did a good job of outlining the costs and they are reasonable, given the alternative. The Comox Valley has continued to grow but the infrastructure has not. Had the CVRD and the Town of Comox started its planning for this growth in population and the changes to the environment, we might not find ourselves in this pickle. Perhaps before the politicians in the Valley start welcoming anymore developers and building they first ought to ensure we have a safe and efficient infrastructure. That would include a water filtration system, pumping stations being built now for the future, and a full-time fire department. I realize all of this will cost money and most politicians only look toward the next election. My suggestion: think 35 years down the road. You’ve seen what has happened in the Lower Mainland. It will happen here. In the quest to “lure” more people to the Valley, politicians may want to ask themselves this: where will people want to move, to a place with decent water or a place which has boil water advisories?

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Pre-school immunization is a tough task for parents

arents of babies and younger children have another job to put on their to-do list: get their child vaccinated. But unlike the situation where dentists remind their patients every six months to get a teeth cleaning, there is no similar immunization reminder for parents except for those they set up for themselves. And this is a problem. Certainly, health authorities face challenges from immunization foes who fear that vaccinations may be dangerous or that mandatory vaccinations violate their rights or religious principles. But by far the biggest obstacle to greater participation rates is that people forget to get their child’s shots at 12 and 18 months. Once the parent returns to work or has another child, they can be too busy or distracted to make an appointment or they don’t understand how important it is. The vaccinations are free but it’s up to parents to keep track of this information, either by mental notes, signing up for free text reminders or downloading the ImmunizeCA app to keep track. By the time kids get into school, the process becomes easier because boosters are offered for children in Grades 6 and 9. Therefore, parents of younger children have to be diligent on following through on this task. For that to happen, they need to know that missing out on the 12-month vaccination, which includes the first dose of mmr [measles, mumps and rubella] vaccine to protect against measles, their children could be at risk for a vary serious disease and they could pass the illness on to some other child. Although the disease has been virtually eradicated in Canada, there is still a chance of catching it from an unvaccinated visitor from overseas. No one said raising a child would be easy and until a simpler way of immunizing non-schoolaged kids is found, parents will have to take on this responsibility themselves. – Black Press

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Participate in a City survey; be ignored F or the second year in a row, action must be taken NOW to stop the lawsuit.” the City of Courtenay is Define “now” Mr. seeking feedback Wells. from residents prior to Commen-Terry Erik Erikkson, setting its annual operating budget. in our Options Public can “have a 2014 supplement: erry say” in how much is “Yes - to stopping spent on everything lawsuit; No - to arrell from protective services spending taxpayers (police, fire, emergency dollars.” measures) to transporHow many tax tation; from water to waste. dollars have been given to lawyers on this very issue since your The question that comes to inauguration, Mr. Erikkson? mind as soon as I see this opportunity is: Will they really listen? Manno Theos (in Options I have my doubts. 2014): “END the court case The new council is only three regarding Maple pool. I fully months old and it has already AGREE.” given me reason to second-guess Larry Jangula: “I am strongly my decisions of November 15, in favour of ending the Maple 2014. Pool lawsuit…” I have a suggestion on how We heard them all in October. the City of Courtenay can save We believed them in November and many of us used those at least $40,000 per year, based comments as tipping points on the expenses of the last three when placing out votes. years: Drop the Maple Pool lawsuit. Now here we are, 25 per cent The majority of the current through their first year in counmembers of council listed that as cil, and there has not even been a priority, if not their top priority, so much as a motion brought to the floor regarding the subject. in October. I was told by inside sources Coun. Bob Wells, in his campaign press release, said “… that there was an in-camera

meeting on the Maple Pool lawsuit during the second week of January. We, at The Record, were asked at that time to “give us a week” before pressing the issue. A week… a month… a year… a term. What’s the difference? Apparently not much, once you’ve won an election. It’s amazing how prophetic our editorial cartoonist Bob Castle is. The cartoon running above this column first ran in the September 2, 2014 issue of the Comox Valley Record - a full month BEFORE the campaign process for the civic election even began. Did Bob know something the rest of us didn’t? Clearly. And now the City wants us to fill out a form to give our representatives direction on the budget. Yes, like a responsible citizen should do, I will fill out the feedback questionnaire. But you have already given me more reason to believe you won’t listen to me, than any to believe you will. To participate in the budget survey, go to bit.ly/1FyME1l

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Take coal mine employment projections with a grain of salt Dear editor, RE: Application for Raven coal mine re-submitted (The Record, Feb. 5). It’s interesting to note in the article that the Compliance Coal website and Compliance COO Stephen Ellis are continuing to extol the virtues of the Raven Coal Mine and its employment possibilities. Even if you take these Compliance Coal job projections at face value, which I don’t, there are several big hurdles to clear before these job predictions could become a reality. Compliance Coal has to navi-

gate their project through the current environmental assessment process and get the green light from both the federal and provincial governments. Given the considerable headwind of public opposition, an approval certainly isn’t a slam dunk. Since the last Raven Project financial analysis from 2011, world coal prices have plummeted significantly. In some cases these prices reflect nearly a 50 per cent decrease in what was estimated in 2011. One would assume these dramatically decreasing coal prices

would significantly affect the Raven Project bottom line as well. Assuming Compliance Coal got the green light from the feds and province, what kind of business case is there to proceed further given the current coal price and it’s price going forward? As the Raven Coal Project is debated it’s important to closely examine the financial viability of the project and to take the employment projections with a grain of salt. John Snyder Fanny Bay

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The consequences of coal run as deep as the mines themselves

Dear editor, A staggering 33.6 per cent of the Comox Valley is currently covered by coal licence applications and existing coal tenures. Owners, like Compliance Energy, are poised to profit from Premier Clark’s coal mine and coal port expansion program that is pitched to create jobs and economic enhancement. Given a global plunge in coal prices and demand resulting in cascading mine closures, bankruptcies, and job losses, this is not the time to support building a new coal mine or to put any faith in Compliance Energy’s promise of 300 jobs and one billion dollar revenue for nearby communities.

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Currently, over 1,000 B.C. coal miners have lost their jobs, including one half of the Quinsam Coal Mine workforce off 144, leaving families and their communities economically stunned. Even if the market for coal revived, research indicates mining job promises tend to

be inflated and would fluctuate depending on the stage of mine development and global market. Also, high-paying jobs requiring three to five years’ experience and professional training tend to be filled by people living outside the community. Quinsam’s promised

300 jobs levelled off at 144, but half of these jobs were recently slashed in response to market conditions. More alarming, however, is compelling evidence that when a coal mine moves into the neighbourhood, communities can suffer devastating and irreversible economic hardships related to declining population, loss of revenue and significant loss of jobs in industries that cannot coexist in a coal mining zone. Comox Valley communities would witness significant job losses in industries that demand preserving and protecting a beautiful and welcoming environment and that are supported in regional and community plans.

The burning question is, who’s guarding the guardians?

Dear editor, Although historical dates and records are not exact, about 2,000 years ago a poet was arrested and sent into exile; one version has him banished to Scotland for insulting some folks in high places in imperial Rome. The offender was Juvenal, author of The Satires; it was he who asked the infamous question “Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?”, and Emperor Hadrian, who built his famous wall to isolate any dissenters, was apparently not amused. With new security laws

being proposed by Emperor Stephen in Ottawa, there are those who ask the exact same question: “Who will guard the guardians?” Many Canadians fear our government’s over-reaching surveillance policies may result in loss of civil liberties; as far as governments go, nothing much seems to have changed in two millennia, does it? When Canada’s AntiTerrorism Act, Bill C-51, was announced last month, the Prime Minister’s rhetoric about “a great evil has been descending over our world”

sounded eerily similar to George W. Bush’s “Axis Of Evil” - and who can forget the U.S. President’s illchosen words of 13 years ago: “Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists.” The introduction of Bush’s USA Patriot Act saw many innocent people locked behind prison walls. Canadians should never forget that one of our citizens, Maher Arar, was seized at New York’s JFK Airport and spirited away to Syria for almost a year of horrendous torture. Arrested on false information supplied to

Mother explained to me, was you buy low and sell high. So now that Gordon Campbell is living at taxpayers’ expense in lovely London, England, can you please explain why the current crop of B.C. Liberal MLAs have continued with this business plan? When W. A. C. Bennett took over B.C. Electric and turned it into B.C. Hydro it was with the understanding that all citizens of B.C. would benefit from this. For some years we did. Then along came Gordon Campbell and since then, not so much.

B.C. Hydro/B.C. Lieberals (sic) are charging everyone the same rate, regardless of the ability to pay. The everincreasing hydro rates are not being accompanied by ever-increasing disability pensions or welfare rates or minimum wage rates. What in effect is happening, is the B.C. Liberals/B.C. Hydro is contributing to the ever-increasing rate of poverty for children and those on low income. In my opinion the people in Campbell River do have a human rights case. They are being discriminated against on the basis of family status. If you are a

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the U.S. authorities by the RCMP, he was only one of many subject to such “renditions” by overzealous government agencies. Those politics of fear got George W. Bush elected for a second term, and with an election looming in Ottawa this year, we have to wonder if that playbook is being repeated by the Harper Government. One thing has changed, though, Syria is no longer an ally willing to torture the West’s prisoners.

Dear editor, Have you heard we have a new council at city hall? Well we do! And a mayor with a “new “ agenda. Yahoo, except it sure sounds to everyone like the old council and mayor, verbatim as they say. Next thing you know they will have a three-day conference at the seniors centre to study the problem; complete with free meals, free coffee, and entertainment at least one night. As my daddy would say “the more things change the more they stay the same.” Why bother voting at all nothing changes except change itself. Phil Parmley Courtenay

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Hydro rates go up while social assistance cheques stay the same

Dear editor, I see where there is a Campbell River petition started over BC Hydro’s use of smart meters. Many of us believe this situation isn’t limited to Campbell River. So what exactly is the B.C. Lieberal (sic) government doing to rectify this situation? The business plan being used by B.C. Hydro, was instituted by the former Premier, Gordon Campbell. It is where B.C. Hydro buys high and sells low to others. Now that is not what I’d call a good business plan. As I understood it and my

These include tourism, arts and entertainment, recreation, retirement and shellfish aquaculture. This is not a local NIMBY issue, as the economic effects of such a dramatic reversal of economic vision would resonate throughout Vancouver Island. Now that finally and tragically the Mount Polley tailings spill has exposed the myth that mining companies and our government are committed to protecting the environment, it is time to expose the equally perilous myth that the Raven Coal Mine will economically benefit communities and create jobs.

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The Comox Valley Blazing Paddles Dragonboat Society raised $880 for the Comox Valley Head Injury Society, at the Blazing Paddles’ annual Christmas get-together. Pictured, from left: Comox Valley Head Injury Society executive director Cathy Stotts, Phyllis Wigard; Blazing Paddles treasurer, Linda Tutin; head injury support worker and Tanya Dunn; relief worker.

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Comox Fire Rescue offering NEPP and CPR courses Experience has shown that after a disaster, it may take three or more days for emergency services to reach many of the neighbourhoods and individuals. The Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program program is designed to provide information, training and skills necessary for individuals and neighbourhoods to be self-sufficient after a disaster. Free NEPP programs are scheduled at the Comox Fire Station on Feb. 20 and March 20 (two-hour session 10 a.m. to noon). CPR Comox Fire Rescue is also offering

GP Vanier vice-principal Brian McAskill accepts a $1,200 sponsorship cheque from Janet Ehrman, First Insurance regional manager, in front of the Vanier van. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Vanier van a community success story In an era of increasing costs it can definitely take a village to help our youth participate in extra-curricular activities. In an effort to decrease the ever-growing transportation costs, several local businesses and the GP Vanier Alumni Association are in their fourth year of sponsoring a 15-passenger van used by numerous GP Vanier student groups. “The van has saved our students and their families approximately $10,000-$12,000 a year in transportation costs,” said GP Vanier vice-principal Brian McAskill. “It has allowed many of our students to participate in extra-curricular activities that might not have been able to under full costs.” McAskill pointed to the finan-

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tors (AED). The free CPR (A) programs are scheduled at the Comox Fire Station on Feb. 20 and March 20. Sessions start at 1 p.m. and are three hours in length. Contact the Comox Community Centre at 250-339-2255 to register for either course.

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“The GP Vanier Alumni Association has a mission to aid past, current and future GP Vanier students and their families,” stated McAskill. Local businesses Brian McLean, Mt. Washington, AFC Construction, Reliable Auto Body, Speedpro Signs, First Insurance, Dunn Right Towing and Home Hardware all provide financial sponsorship on an annual basis towards the van. The GP Vanier Alumni Association has a major fundraiser every year providing parking on the GP Vanier parking lot during the annual Vancouver Island Music Fest. For more information on the GP Vanier Alumni Association contact Brian McAskill at Brian.McAskill@sd71.bc.ca

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For the second year in a row, the City of Courtenay is reaching out to the public to gather feedback on the City’s annual operating budget – and the 2015 Citizen Budget survey includes new and improved interactive tools. The survey includes opportunities for feedback on the City’s main operating budget categories: protective services (police, fire, bylaw enforcement, building inspections, emergency measures), recreation, parks and culture, water and sewer services, transportation, and waste collection. Find out more, including a link to the survey, here: bit. ly/1FyME1l

cial support of local businesses and the on-going generosity of the Brian McLean’s dealership as major reasons leading to the success of the GP Vanier Van. “The local businesses and the GP Vanier Alumni Association have supported the van from its beginning,” said McAskill. “The van requires payments, maintenance and upgrades as it is used extensively throughout the school year.” The GP Vanier Alumni Association was the brainchild of Murray McRae (a vice-principal at GP Vanier at the time and current Glacier View Learning Centre principal) and Susan and John Stoyles (both Vanier grads) following the 40th anniversary of GP Vanier Secondary in 2008.

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