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Taking feedback and comments under advisement from last year’s open house, the project manager for the proposed Lorne Hotel project showed Comox council the latest design changes for the commercial/residential building Wednesday.

At the committee of the whole meeting, Shawn Vincent of Simba Investment Ltd. said he, along with owner George Kacavenda,

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set on a path to meet some of the concerns of the public and staff.

“The biggest things were the look of the building and the lack of a marine/heritage feel,” he explained.

Late last year, Comox residents came out in droves to view the latest architectural drawing and ask questions of Vincent and his team during a public open house for the proposed project.

Many questioned the project, particularly the design, height, vision and overall esthetic.

Some of the reflected changes include a natural stain instead of white, larger timber posts with knee braces, blue marine posts near the pub, chain or polished stainless cable on the patio and white picket railings on the second floor.

“Planning felt it was important to highlight the corner of the building at Port Augusta and Comox Avenue,” Vincent added.

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Groups calling for $10/day child care Scott Stanfield Record Staff

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Two groups of advocates for children in B.C. have developed a plan to help ease the financial burden of child care costs. The Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC and the Early Childhood Educators of BC are asking government to reduce fees to $10 a day in licensed infant and toddler programs, and to offer free day care for families earning less than $40,000.

The groups say it would be a better investment than the 2015 tax benefit for families, which will cost about $146 million.

“It’s not the same as it was years ago,” said Charlene Gray, executive co-ordinator of the Comox Valley Children’s Day Care Society who serves on an advisory committee. “It’s very hard for people who work minimum-wage jobs, or even higher.

They work to feed their kids. It’s the working middle class that gets hit quite hard.”

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Child care: Government says implementing universal child care in B.C. ‘not feasible’ Continued from Page 1 children enter kindergarten vulnerable Infant and toddler care is more expensive due in one or more developmental areas, up to a higher educator-to-child ratio than centres from 29 per cent over the last five years. for three- to five-year-olds, she added. Costs range Gray estimates the figure is more than from $780 to $2,000-plus per month.

23 per cent in the Comox Valley.

As opposed to a ‘user fee’ “It is alarming,” she system, the Community Plan said. “It seems like Before the Harper for a Public System of Intewe’re waiting until grated Early Care & Learning government came in there then to go ‘now what?’ calls for new public money for was a national child care when we know the infant and toddler programs. child’s development Gray said a new system would plan on the table but it before five is the most reap more revenue from taxes. was one of the first things critical years.”

A greater number of parents On a daily basis, would be able to enter the work- scrapped.

Gray fields several force because they could access Charlene Gray calls from people seekquality child care. It would also ing care for children replace the current subsidy less than three years, structure and funding, which she says does not which is the minimum age at the society. meet the needs of families in B.C. “It costs more for child care from 18 “It is a place to start,” Gray said. “It would be months to five than it does for a univeraffordable and it would address a key crisis area. sity education.”

It would have a huge impact on families and be a Government says child care subsimodel moving forward.” dies are helping about 43,000 children Government says it recognizes the challenges this year, but Gray notes the subsidies faced by parents struggling to balance family life are only available for those with low while pursuing work and training opportunities.

“Unfortunately, implementing universal child care in B.C. – at an estimated cost of approximately $1.5 billion per year – is simply not feasible in our current economic climate,” said the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) in an emailed statement – the only correspondence the Ministry offered the Record on the subject.

Gray notes that Quebec has a system that pays for itself. That province saw an estimated 3.8 per cent increase in women’s employment in 2008, credited to low-fee child care.

“For every dollar invested in their child care system, their province recovered $1.05 – not to mention the 44 cents per dollar Ottawa receives.

Quality child care decreases child and family poverty rates, and children’s vulnerability rates entering kindergarten.”

Recent data indicates that 33 per cent of B.C.

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incomes. For instance, the maximum allowed for a three-year-old is $550 for full-time care.

“Before the Harper government came in there was a national child care plan on the table but it was one of the first things scrapped,” said Gray, who recently presented the plan to Courtenay council.

Comox council has endorsed it. “Municipalities on their own can’t solve the problem but they certainly can support and lobby governments. We have over two million supporters in B.C. Everybody knows someone who depends on child care.”

The MCFD’s Early Years Strategy is designed to provide choice and support for parents of young children by making quality early years programs and services more accessible and affordable.

The strategy also ensures that ministries work together on early years issues to support families with young children.

“This means that MCFD and the ministries of education and health work together on child-care strategies and

supports,” said Gray. “The strategy outlines a framework, backed by a strong funding commitment, to support families and ensure young British Columbians have the best possible start in life.

Under the strategy, we’re investing in the creation of 2,000 new licensed child care spaces throughout the province by March 2016, with the goal of opening a total of 13,000 new spaces by 2020. This builds on the roughly 107,000 licensed child care spaces currently funded across the province.”

Gray notes there are 100,000 licensed child care spaces in B.C. — which is room for only 17 per cent of B.C.’s young children.

In the aforementioned email statement, the MCFD said it has committed $323.5 million for child care in 2015/16 — a 53 per cent increase since 2000/01.

It plans to develop an online child-care registry to provide parents with better information about the availability of licensed spaces in their communities.

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“I can go through a long period without having a relapse and then it will come back again,” said Martin. “You never know when it’s going to strike.

“Usually when I have a relapse, I get a tingling in my hands and my feet - they just go numb. Then I get what I call an MS headache.

It’s not like a typical headache.

It’s like my eyes don’t want to work with my brain and I just feel really off.”

She said that while the relapses can come with little or no warning, she has learned to adjust her lifestyle to set the attack into remission as quickly as possible.

“When I start to feel the symptoms, I really monitor what I am doing,” she said. “I usually can catch it by paying close attention to what I eat and with stress levels at work, and sleep - sleep is a big thing.

“I don’t know whether I should use the term ‘lucky’, or ‘blessed’, but I have been really good for a while. There was one year where I had to stop working for quite a while, and that was tough.”

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Andrea Martin is a big deal when discussing anything relating to the Comox Valley Scotiabank MS Walk.

With more than $110,000 raised in the past 10 years, she’s not only a champion of the cause, she’s champion at the cause.

The MS Walk is an event Martin takes to heart. She deals with the subject every day. Andrea Martin has multiple sclerosis.

She has had a lot of help in raising $112,004.68 since 2004, for the North Island MC Chapter. Her team is dubbed Andrea’s Allies, and she starts them young.

A Grade 3 and 4 teacher at Ecole Robb Road, many of her “Allies” are either current or former students.

Young philanthropists Although not on any official curriculum, introducing her students to philanthropy has become an important aspect of her teaching.

“Over the years, I always educate the kids about MS, and about my MS and the kids always want to help out,” she said. “Some of them, like Liam Court and Elijah Court, have been coming out every year with their families ever since I taught Liam, in Grade 2 - I used to teach Grade 2. So they have been coming out every year since and I think now Liam is in Grade 9.”

She’s even got some Allies who haven’t started school yet.

Her children, Danica (4) and Bentley (2), both donated funds to this year’s walk.

“This year we had a toonie party for both their birthdays and they set money aside specifically for the walk,” said Martin.

That has become somewhat of a trend among Andrea’s Allies.

“I have two students – Avik and Ankit Bakshi – who gave me an envelope with $350 in it from money they collected at their birthday parties. They decided they would ask for that instead of presents.”

And then there’s her husband, local Realtor, Ryan Williams, who

Top fundraiser Andrea Martin with her team of allies: Her husband Ryan Williams, their children Bentley and Danica (to Andrea's immediate left and right), as well as (in no particular order) Avik and Ankit Bakshi. Liam and Elijah Court, Ella and Charlie Yule, Quinn and Chase Peterson. Photo by Terry Farrell has become somewhat of a personal corporate sponsor to Martin.

“Ryan has made it his goal that with every house he sells, a certain percentage goes towards MS and the walk,” said Martin. “He has been a huge part of my fundraising.

“Even my mother-in-law, Susan O’Boyle, who lives back in Nova Scotia, every year she does a great big fundraiser at her house, where she does a silent auction, for the MS Walk every year.”

Diagnosed in 2003 Martin was diagnosed with MS in 2003, as she was preparing for her wedding day. The one part of any wedding every bride shares is

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the desire that the day goes without a hitch. For Martin, her entire life had just been altered.

“I remember, it was a big shock for me,” she said. “I was always so healthy. I was big into sports.

So I was a little bit in denial to begin with.

“I was back at my parents’ house in New Brunswick, two weeks before the wedding, and I was so sick, I was in bed the whole time. I couldn’t even get out of bed without feeling really dizzy and sick, and I remember thinking ‘how am I even going to walk down the aisle on my wedding day?’ A lot of things were going through my head. What if I can’t walk again? Really scary.”

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It’s been 12 years since Martin’s diagnosis, and for the past 11, she has been the top single fundraiser at the annual Comox Valley Scotiabank MS Walk. She is hoping to raise another $10,000 this year. With 100 per cent of the proceeds from the Comox Valley Scotiabank MS Walk staying with the North Vancouver Island Chapter of the MS Society of Canada, Martin sees tangible evidence of her efforts at work.

“That really is inspirational… if feels good when you see people in the community getting what they need, if I had a bit to do with that, that makes me happy,” she said.

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The Cumberland Museum hosts a film and walking tour of the No. 1 Japanese Townsite April 16 to commemorate the internment of Japanese residents during the Second World War. Kiri’s Piano is an 11-minute film by France Benoit of Yellowknife, based on a James Keelaghan song that tells the story of a Japanese woman in coastal B.C. at the time of the internment. It’s told from the perspective of a white neighbour whose job is to confiscate her possessions.

After the film, Dawn Copeman will lead a new walking tour of the townsite which came into being in the 19th century.

“There were several Japanese areas,” said Copeman, noting communities in Bevan, the Royston Sawmill and at the present day Maple Street near the No. 5 Mine. “On the coast, the Comox Valley had the biggest population of Japanese, about 500.”

By 1893 the townsite was rebuilding. Up to 36 homes and businesses, a bathhouse and two general stores made up the community, which was bounded

by Coal Creek to the south and west, the coal tailings pile to the east, and the Wellington Colliery Railway to the north.

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No. 1 Town had become part of a vibrant family community that showcased Japanese culture with yearly tea ceremonies at Comox Lake, businesses and a Japanese language school that operated until the 1940s.

Copeman notes that roughly four out of 10 students were Japanese at Cumberland’s high school in the early part of the decade.

But the townsite was abandoned overnight on April 16, 1942, in the wake of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbour.

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The moves changed the fabric of Cumberland — and the ripple effects are felt to this day.

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Lorne: Residential interest expressed Continued from Page 1 Additionally, more glass was added on the pub/ bistro side, and big ship-like cleats created as seating will be set back from the patio area adding to the nautical feel, he noted.

The proposed project will feature a pub/bistro on the main floor, and condos on the upper floors, offering a variety of sizes from 700 to penthousesize units of 1,500 square feet.

Coun. Marg Grant asked Vincent if he’s received any interest in the residential portion of the proposed building.

“We can’t take any deposits (at this time), but we can take letters of interest, and I’ve had between 15 to 20 people I’d consider more than just tire kickers,” he replied.

Coun. Russ Arnott asked Vincent what hours the pub will undertake, and if it will operate until the evening, or remain open until midnight or later.

“We’re looking at maybe calling it the Lorne Social House. (Owners) George and Karen understand the old way of doing business certainly won’t work the same way. The hours may stay the same, but the business operations won’t.”

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On Saturday the Comox Valley takes time to recognize its volunteers.

The Gala Of Giving takes place at the Filberg Centre, where invitees will be treated to entertainment, community panels, an Impact Awards Ceremony and other festivities, as a local National Volunteer Week celebration.

As we offer our thanks during this National Volunteer Week, we’re reminded of the many ways volunteers enrich our lives. Consider the following: •Volunteers are the backbone of every community. They are the individuals who step up to the plate to help make a difference.

•During the American Civil War, women volunteered their time to sew supplies for the soldiers and led by Clara Barton began providing aid to servicemen. Barton went on to form the American Red Cross in 1881 and began mobilizing volunteers for disaster relief operations.

•Constantly evolving, the volunteer landscape in Canada reaches far and wide. Stats Can research shows Canadians in general are generous with their time, donating close to two billion hours in 2013.

•Youth aged 15 to 19 are more engaged in volunteering than any other age group. Sixty-six per cent volunteer an average of 110 hours per year.

After a decline in volunteering among subsequent age groups, older adults (those folks 55-plus) pick up the torch again with 39 per cent contributing the most hours.

From an economic perspective, hours alone don’t begin to explain the significance of volunteer work, though some have estimated the dollar value to be well into the billions. Perhaps the most accurate term is priceless.

Everyone knows a volunteer. Perhaps she is your mother, your sister, your wife or daughter.

He may be your father, brother, husband or son.

The boss or the coach, a friend or a neighbour. Or it just might be that person you see in the mirror.

To all who volunteer, we salute you.

And a special thanks goes out to all those who will be spending Saturday morning volunteering at the Comox Valley Community Clean-Up. For a final update on that event, see Thursday’s Record.

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he B.C. Treaty Commisurgency after Eyford’s observasion and its federal and tion that much of this costly provincial financiers activity has become a job creput on a brave show last week, ation program for those involved. celebrating a “milestone” in These Vancouver Island comnegotiations for a modern treaty munities deserve credit for setwith five Vancouver Island First ting aside their own territorial Nations. disputes. It’s more than most A regional group representhave done. Eyford concluded ing the Songhees, Beecher Bay, after a long summer of meetings T’Souke, Malahat last year that many and Snaw-Naw-As treaty negotiation POLITICS (Nanoose) First teams in this province Nations have and across the country reached the “agreeshow no such inclinament in principle” tion.

OM stage of negotiations In B.C. and elsewith Canada and where in Canada, LETCHER B.C., after 20 years there is a “conspicuof treaty talks. ous lack of urgency This is similar to the treaty in negotiations” and “sharp divifinalized in 2007 with another sions” between parties, most of five-member Vancouver Island which have been at the table for group called Maa-Nulth First a decade or more, Eyford found.

Nations. The Te’mexw Treaty This is what has come to be Association agreed to accept known as the “aboriginal indus1,565 hectares of provincial try,” where lawyers and consulCrown land and $142 million in tants have a seemingly endless federal cash to settle its historic supply of lucrative work, much of aboriginal title. it of questionable value. For some Alas, agreement in principle aboriginal participants, attendis but the fourth of sixth stages. ing treaty meetings year after Now a platoon of lawyers takes year is the best paying job they over from the roomful of negotia- have ever had. tors to produce the final legal Indeed, a common feature text. It will be years before this of the province’s dealings with treaty can be presented to the aboriginal communities is that B.C. legislature and the House of their leaders demand meetings, Commons in Ottawa, if it ever is. and then demand to be paid to These elaborate ceremonies attend them. will never be viewed the same This latest Vancouver Island again after the release of federal treaty, assuming it is ever finaltreaty advisor Doug Eyford’s ized, would at least in part report last month. The Te’mexw replace the Douglas Treaties, event seemed to have an extra signed by B.C.’s colonial governor

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James Douglas in the 1850s.

These treaties around Fort Victoria were quickly concluded if nothing else. The Beecher Bay Band was paid 45 pounds, 10 shillings for most of Sooke and another 43 pounds and change for its Metchosin territory.

One of the biggest missing pieces in the latest agreement in principle is the share of federally-regulated fisheries. This has been a theme of B.C. Treaty Commission reports in recent years, as Ottawa holds up treaties for years because it is unable or unwilling to offer shares of salmon in particular.

Hunting and fishing rights are acknowledged even in historic treaties, and reaffirmed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Sharing these rights while maintaining conservation of fish stocks has been more than Ottawa, and in some cases neighbouring aboriginal communities, have been able to manage.

Eyford’s findings, and the B.C. government’s sudden refusal to keep staffing a B.C. Treaty Commission that shows so little progress, have sent one overdue message.

If participants aren’t prepared to make real compromises and show a willingness to conclude agreements rather than drag them out, they should leave and come back when they are ready to do so.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Health care, Bill C-51, CBC, all issues for voters to consider Dear editor, I had occasion to be in the emergency dept. of St Joseph’s Hospital recently. I received very good care from both hospital staff and paramedics, and have been given good care on other occasions. Please when you read this letter as I hope you will, try and look ahead a few years

- maybe less than a few - when Mr. Harper and the Conservative government dismantle our health care. Every year the provinces get less money. Does this government want us to be like the U.S., where only people with money can get health care? The CBC also seems another area that Mr. Harper wants to get rid of. Why?

So we can then have more violent programs that we don’t want to watch?

Then we have that scary Bill C-51. Our Canada used to be a caring, safe place. Where are we heading? Think carefully before the election about these issues.

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Coal mining does not affect aquaculture Dear editor, I decided to look into the claims/innuendo of Coal Watch Comox Valley and am of the opinion that they owe an apology to the citizens of the Valley in general and to Compliance Energy in particular.

Also, as the donations they received were based on incorrect, inaccurate and misleading information, they should have the integrity to refund those donations in full.

Anyone viewing their misrepresentations as fraud could file a complaint under Section 380 of the Criminal Code of Canada.

There are four maladies that affect shellfish, they are amnesic (ASP), diarrheal (DSP), neurotoxic (NSP) and paralytic shellfish poison-

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ing (PSP), none of which is caused by mining of any description. Therefore any change in water quality is more likely to be caused by the run-off from the slurry used in agriculture or septic tanks, etc.

Coal Watch points to the Union Bay coal hills as a reason why mining should not be allowed.

Yet, in reality, this area

is a monument to the fact that coal mining does not affect aquaculture.

This area has been exposed to the elements for decades yet shellfish production in B.C. has risen from 5,550 tonnes in 1987 to 8,450 tonnes in 2013. That is an increase of 52.2 per cent.

The Comox Valley produces at least 50 per cent of the total production. This

is in spite of the Union Bay area being tagged as the 13th most contaminated site in B.C. The Discover Comox Valley website states: In the late 1800s and the early 1900s coal was the mainstay of central Vancouver Island’s economy.

Built on rich coal seams, the inland settlement of Cumberland became a flourishing community. After World War I, the demand for coal lessened and Cumberland has subsequently become a community rich in mining heritage.

The economy of the Valley can once again look forward to increased prosperity because of mining.

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BC Hydro's legacy fee nothing more than a service charge Dear editor, I have been watching this smart meter issue for years and am still stunned that people are upset about the charge for manual meter readings.

First of all I cannot understand how people in an age where everyone has a cell phone, there are WiFi signals everywhere, we live with EMR from radio stations and transformers and every electric motor, and still believe that this minute signal is going to kill them. Let alone

the million years of electro magnetic radiation that mankind has experienced from our sun which apparently has not wiped out mankind.

Still I realize that there are people that have unusual beliefs. There are people that believe the world is flat, there are those that believe UFOs are watching us and there are those that believe little bunnies deliver Easter eggs.

Nice thing about our society is that people are allowed to have these beliefs, but

they must be prepared to pay for them.

I think BC Hydro was very generous by saying if you do not want a smart meter reading of your electric consumption, you can opt for a manual alternative. But this means an employee getting into a car and driving to your house, getting out and walking to your meter and manually writing down the readings, returning to the office and manually entering this in the system.

How could anyone think

this is not an extra cost?

If you order something and do not want to wait for mail you can order it to be delivered by courier and would expect to pay extra. So it should be the same for those that want manual reading of their meters.

The extra cost is not bullying (as depicted in your recent editorial cartoon); it is just a charge for special service.

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Wood heating can be ‘friendly’ Scott Stanfield Stefan Sidl would like to clarify some misinformation about wood heating. He says it’s not a bad thing.

If the process is conducted properly, and energy is used rather then sent to a chimney, he says wood-fuelled heating is efficient and less polluting than the public is led to believe.

“When we burn wood correctly, it can be very beneficial,” said Sidl, who, along with his son Carl, custom builds masonry heaters. “With mason heat, it extracts the heat and stores it in the masonry. It’s similar to hydronic floor heating.

“You can burn things and still be environmentally friendly — much more friendly than gas and oil. With a normal wood stove you continuously have to feed it.”

Father and son build Austrian masonry heating systems and wood fire bake ovens at their Forbidden Plateau Road property.

They import refractory brick from Austria — Stefan’s homeland.

“The bricks here in North America are reflective,” Carl said.

“They won’t take in heat, they just bounce it back.”

Each heater is different. Once they calculate the amount of wood to be combusted on a 12-hour cycle, for instance, and the length of channels, they can build a heater to any configuration. A stove could be two storeys, or one metre tall and five metres wide.

Carl says the average price is $14,000.

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As the sole local landowner who submitted his nomination papers prior to the April 2 nomination deadline, Alan Webb has been elected as a Union Bay Improvement District trustee by acclamation.

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Stefan Sidl, left, and his son Carl are pictured at the mason stove which provides long-lasting heat in their home. PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD While the lifetime of a cast iron stove might be 30 years, Stefan said mason stoves will last 80 or 90 years “because there’s no movement, nothing. It’s all natural material. There’s no metal involved.”

Carl learned the trade in Nova Scotia from an Austrian stove builder. He has since worked with numerous stove builders in Austria and northern Italy.

The process is based on physics. Heating systems use a series of internal channels to extract heat from burning wood. Energy is then released into a home or workshop in the form of long-lasting heat.

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Celebrate Sinatra’s 100th at Little Red Church

The Bates Beach Farm Jazz Series at the Little Red Church in Comox is thrilled to confirm “Ralph Barrat and the Sharp Seven” are back this Friday evening, with a tribute to the songs of both Frank Sinatra and Duke Ellington.

“Believe it or not, it is the 100th birthday year of Francis Albert “Frank” Sinatra and this Friday’s performance is perfect timing for the band to recognize and honour the amazing songs and career of Frank Sinatra,” said band leader Ralph Barrat.

Enjoy a stellar evening of classics as Barrat belts out tunes with his distinctive vocal style, reminiscent of Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Michael Buble. Take a seat as the band transports you back to the golden era of jazz with songs such as New York-New York, Take the A-Train and Mack the Knife, just to name a few.

This dynamic seven-piece combo includes a fantastic “first call” three-piece horn section that includes Jeff Agopsowicz (trombone), Jake Masri (trumpet) and Rachel Fuller (alto sax).

The band’s repertoire includes many songs that have been especially arranged by former band member and “composer extraordinaire” Troy Lucas, whose work has produced very tasteful and interesting versions of classic jazz standards.

The band includes one of the Valley's most in-demand and skilled musicians, Grahame Edwards.

For this performance, the band will include two very special guest musicians. On keyboard is Kelly Thomas, an absolutely fabulous musician skilled in a variety of genres.

On drums will feature special guest musician Neil Clark, whose professional music career is extensive.

There will be a designated dance area to kick up your heels, so bring your dancing shoes.

The Bates Beach Farm Jazz Series is made possible by the generous volunteer and financial support of the Obal family (Grace, Mike and Ben).

“On behalf of the entire jazz musician community of the Comox Valley, we extend a special thank-you to the Obal family for their awesome support of this jazz series,” said event co-ordinator Rob Peterson.

The Bates Beach Farm Jazz Series is a family friendly venue with a concession offering tea, coffee, soft beverages and snacks. Net profit from the concession is being directed to veterans suffering with PTSD. Doors open at 7 p.m. and performance begins at 7:30. Tickets at the door $12 with advance tickets $10 available at Bop City in Courtenay and the Red Carpet Boutique in Comox.

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CODI takes the stage for the second time this season at The Avalanche Bar & Grill at 7:30 Thursday, when the group, led by Colin Campbell (guitar, vocals, trumpet and flugelhorn) will carry the audience through an evening of Latin, swing, bop and blues, combining their unique blend of vocals, horns and outstanding grooves.

The musicians are all veteran players who bring a wealth of experience and passion to their performances. Returning by popular request, regular jazz fans know what to expect from this fine quintet: smooth tunes, including Recorda-Me, Stella By Starlight, I Thought About You, And I Love Her, On Green Dolphin Street, Well You Needn’t, I Remember You and Idaho.

“You can count on soulful melodies combined with fine harmony,” Colin told me in a brief conversation.

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD CODI, led by Colin Campbell (guitar) will entertain at the Av. November, and you can count on our melodic swing sound once again. We just want to build on the success of our previous concerts at the Avalanche Bar. “Everybody knows that Courtenay has something really special happening with its live jazz scene, and attentive audience, and we’re proud to be part of it.”

CODI also includes Claudio Fantinato (saxophones);

Gary Hodi (piano and vocals); Doug Gretsinger (bass) and Wayne Finucan (percussion) – well known to jazz fans in their own name, or as part of the Arrowsmith Big Band, in which they all perform as well.

Admission is $10 for members, $12 for non-members.

For more info and photo galleries of previous shows, go to georgiastraightjazz.com or find us on Facebook.

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It's an impressive sight when the Van Isle 360 fleet starts out from Nanaimo on a 580 nautical mile circumnavigation of Vancouver Island.

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Comox is once again a featured port of call for this year’s Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race.

Vancouver Island’s marathon yachting race will mark its 10th edition with a record number of competitors and the inaugural Gulf Islands Nanaimo (GIN) Regatta, set to sail this June.

Van Isle 360 happens once every two years and has become “the race” to sail in on the west coast of North America, says Blast Sailing owner Jeffrey Motley, who will welcome boats from as far as California and New Mexico at this year’s event, including one once owned by America’s Cup competitor Dennis Conner.

The Van Isle 360 got its start in 1999 with the Ambassador’s Edition, with 14 yachts looping the Island. This year, from June 6-20, there will be a record 52 boats and around 500 sailors participating in the 10-leg contest which starts and ends in Nanaimo.

Racers will make stops on the Island along the way, and this year the fleet is not visiting French Creek but instead

spending two days in Comox, June 6-7.

The Comox Bay Sailing Club is hosting the local stop, and notes it is a great opportunity to see thoroughbred ocean racing machines up close.

Boats will start arriving early afternoon July 6 and will dock at the Government Wharf at the east end of the Comox Bay Marina. The CBSC is looking for volunteers to greet the fleet. Contact them at cbscsailing@gmail.com CBSC Commodore Andy Walther notes there is no Comox Valley entry in this year’s race, although CBSC’s James Volkers will be the chief navigator on Occam’s Razor, “a hot racing boat out of West Vancouver [that] should be a really fun boat to follow.”

As well, Walther notes a few CBSC members will be racing with Northern Lights (Nordic 44) out of Campbell River, who will be competing in their first Van Isle 360 in the cruising division.

The public can follow the 580 nautical mile circumnavigation of the Island on Van Isle 360’s online race tracker (http:// goo.gl/HnMZ9D).

“The race is just one of those amazing events that it’s on the bucket list of

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It’s an “exceptionally challenging” competition, says Motley, who notes racers go from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. day after day.

“It’s a real marathon of competition,” he said, adding sailors also face currents along the inside passage and it’s not uncommon to have gale-force winds on the outside.

New to the event this year is the participation of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, which will host sailors and launch the inaugural GIN Regatta.

More than 200 sailors are expected to make the June 19-20 dash from Victoria to Nanaimo.

GIN will happen every year, alternating as part of Van Isle 360 and a standalone race. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com – with a file by Tamara Cunningham

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The Comox Valley Road Runners’ Youth Run4Fun Program begins April 15 and there are still some spaces available.

This program is for youth between eight to 14 and is focused on exercising in a fun, supportive environment. All levels are welcome.

For $25, participants of this eight-week program will be introduced to proper techniques and nutrition as well as injury prevention strategies all while having loads of fun in a variety of settings. These include track, trails and some road.

Nutritional snacks are provided each session and each session is unique. The grand finale involves good old fashioned relays and games and prizes galore.

For more information, contact Mary Ann at mar08@hotmail.ca. or visit the CVRR website at cvrr.ca. To register drop in at Extreme Runners on 5th Street. Day of registration is permitted; however arrive early (by 5:45 p.m.) at the track at CFB Comox (behind the rec centre).

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The ninth annual Comox Legion Memorial Darts Tournament is being held April 18.

The event is for teams of four – male, female or coed – and limited to 20 teams.

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Lucille Osborne (nee Smith) January 24th, 1930 - April 3rd, 2015 Lucille’s family must sadly share the news of her passing at the age of 85.

Lucille succumbed to her brief illness under the care of the fine staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox, BC. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Born in Winnipeg, MB, she married Leslie Osborne in 1950, happily following, and sometimes leading, the family to Leslie’s postings across Canada. Lucille was always welcoming to all who crossed her threshold where she would share her culinary and entertaining prowess.

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Louise Coleman died peacefully in West Vancouver on February 21, 2015 at the age of 93.

Louise was predeceased by her husband, Dennis Coleman, who passed away on November 13, 2008. Louise is survived by her sons, Doug, Nick, Graeme and Ian, and her daughter, Sandi, and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Louise was born Anna Louise Coles to Charles Coles, grain broker, and Anna Campbell, kindergarten teacher, on January 22, 1922, in North Vancouver. She was the second youngest of 8 siblings, all of whom predeceased her. Louise had to assume management of the family home when her mother died while she was still a teenager. She trained as a nurse during WWII. After the war, Louise married Dennis Coleman who had been raised in West Vancouver. They moved to Montreal when Dennis was accepted to medical school at McGill University.

Louise and Dennis moved back to BC with their first born son, Douglas, in order for Dennis to complete his training at UBC and in Victoria. They then settled in the Comox Valley where they raised their children in the tumult of the 1960s and 1970s. Louise returned to the practise of nursing in the Comox Valley after her grown children left home.

During her years in the Comox Valley, Louise was well known for her involvement in many community activities and social causes. She was long involved in the Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship. She was particularly respected and loved by the many younger women she befriended and mentored in her later years of wisdom. When she was no longer able to live independently, Louise moved to a care facility in West Vancouver to be closer to family.

Her sons and daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and entire extended family salute Louise for a life well lived.

We will love you always, Louise.

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Marjorie Vera Pavlik (Gough) February 11th, 1926 – April 3rd, 2015 Sadly we announce the passing of Marjorie Pavlik surrounded by her family on April 3, “Good Friday”, at Seniors Village where she resided for the past 5 months in Residential Care. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 66 years, Joe, Daughter Marlene Sawchuck (Greg), Son Doug Pavlik (Lynne), 5 grandchildren, Richard (Christina), Allan (Candice), Natalie (Clay), Ryan (Amber) and Brent.

5 great-grandchildren (Carter, Jackson, Sean, Chelsey and newborn, Lakey) who lit up her eyes with their smiles! She was predeceased by her younger sister, Maizie Woods and survived by her older sister, Ivy Batemen (White Rock) and everyone knew them as the “3 Gough Girls”! She also leaves many special nieces and nephews.

Mom was born on Feb. 11, 1926 in Cumberland, B.C. to the pioneering Piercy family and met Joe there in 1946.

They moved to Courtenay in 1957 to leave the coal-mining life behind but not the Cumberland spirit. Mom’s working career included the Courthouse and BC Hydro and in retirement, Mom and Dad became snowbirds and enjoyed camping, golfing and travelling with lots of fun friends!

Mom will always be remembered for her love of baking and cooking whether it be gumdrop cakes, cookies, cabbage rolls and spareribs that she made for many family dinners!

If we were full with her cooking, then we were full of her love!! We will always love you and miss you! The family is so grateful for the wonderful nurses and care aids at C.V. Seniors Village. They are true angels! Thank you to Dr. Bell and Piercy’s Funeral Home. A family celebration of Mom’s life will be held at a later date.

Hugh John Main

December 18, 1917 – April 7, 2015 Our dear Dad and Grandfather passed away peacefully on April 7th, 2015 at the age of 97 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox. Hugh was born in Calgary where he spent his childhood. His father passed away at a young age and he and his mother moved to Vancouver. He worked as an oiler at Union Steamships Limited for four years before joining the Navy as a stationary engineer with H.M.C.S. Dundas and Owen Sound. He fought in the Battle of the Atlantic escorting supply ships to Britain. In 1945 he married the lovely June Baker, a belle of the West End in Vancouver. After the war he worked as an engineer at Canada Packers and Imperial Oil and finished his career at Continental Insurance Company as a building superintendant. He was a long time member of the Masonic Lodge. His retirement years in Vancouver were spent at Quilchena Golf Course where he became an excellent golfer having had 3 holes in one and playing in many tournaments, often coming home with a prize Hugh and June moved to Courtenay in 1989 where Hugh continued golfing and cross country skiing until he was over 80.

Dad made many friends in Courtenay, especially the ladies, and had a great life there. Many thanks to all those involved in Dad’s life. He brought joy and laughter to us all. We were so blessed to have him in our lives.

Hugh is survived by his daughter, Wendy Campbell of Victoria, and his beloved grandsons, Fraser of Edmonton and Spencer of Victoria. His wife, June, predeceased him in 1989 and his son, David, in 2008.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 19 in Comox from 1-3. Please phone Starr for details at 250 334-2664.

~In Loving Memory~ BRIAN DALE ROSS Oct. 19, 1958- April 14, 2011 Everyday in some small way memories of you come our way.

Though absent, you are always near still missed, loved and always dear.

Corey, Jodi, Aaron, Brittany and Barb In Loving Memory of JIM HONEYSETT Oct. 26, 1946 ~ Apr. 13, 2014 “Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And misses beyond measure.”

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In Loving Memory of WARREN EDWARD HART February 23, 1982 ~ April 13, 2013 They say there is a reason They say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel For no one knows the heartache That lies behind our smiles No one knows how many times We have broken down and cried A parent’s love is forever We know that is true and What it meant to lose you No one will ever know Love always, Mom & Dad

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Cody Lee Garnier Sept. 21, 1968- March 25 2015 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing away of our Cody, in Edmonton, Alberta on March 25 2015.

Cody leaves behind his parents, Dennis and Ellie Garnier, brother Ian, niece Desiree, nephew Taylor, and grandfather Steve.

Also mourning his passing are many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Born in Vermillion, Alberta, Cody spent his early years growing up on the farm. In 1981 he moved to Vancouver Island with his family. Here he attended school in the Comox Valley, learned to fish and ski and met many lifelong friends. He loved life on the coast.

He was employed over the years in fishing, logging camps, the towing business and lastly in truck driving, his ‘dream job’. Cody loved his family and friends and had a soft spot for animals. We will miss him dearly.

A gathering in memory of Cody will be held at the Florence Filberg Center 411 Anderton Ave, in the Rotary Hall on Sunday April 19th, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., for family and friends.

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The Disability Tax Credit. $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit. $15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg) Apply Today! 1-844453-5372.

In Remembrance of

CHRIS BRAUN

Who passed away 5 years ago on April 15th.

We miss you.

Your two beautiful granddaughters, all your family and friends will never forget you.

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

THE COMOX Valley Land Trust is seeking contractor services for Bookkeeping and Administrative Assistance.

For more information see: www.cvlandtrust.ca Resumes to be submitted by Apr. 29, 2015 to: pietrutgers@gmail.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Love Lynda, Tanya, Raju, Gracie, and Isla.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 13TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 16, 17 and 18 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

INFORMATION Advertise in the 2015 Vancouver Island Visitor Magazine Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca

PERSONALS

CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special.

2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

WE’RE ON THE WEB

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in Self Employment?

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Phone 250-668-5885 or send resume to: careers@fchsk.ca

CERTIFIED HEAVY duty mechanic. Union wages. Flexible hours. Full time position in Port McNeill. Email resumes to: lasota6@telus.net

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

friendly family practice.

Please send your resume to

receptionad@shaw.ca and be available between 11-1 Monday for a phone interview.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IN PORT HARDY. Newly renovated, fully furnished 3800 sq.ft. turnkey restaurant available immediately for lease.

For further info call 250-949-0556 HIGH CASH producing vending machines. $1.00 vend = .70 profit. All on location in your area. Selling due to illness. Call 1-866-668-6629 for details.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We’re more than just travel...

We are hiring a CDA to join our team.

The successful candidate will be: - friendly and caring, with strong interpersonal skills - motivated and thrive on continuous learning in a dynamic work environment.

If you have been unsuccessful in finding work, have a business idea and meet program eligibility, self employment services may be available.

250-334-3119

www.thejobshop.ca The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Senior Planner

The City of Courtenay invites written applications for a Senior Planner in the Development Services Department.

For complete details on required qualiČ´cations and application process, please go to www.courtenay.ca/jobs

Travel Sales Consultants Flight Centre Limited is one of the world’s largest travel agency groups, with more than 2,500 businesses in 11 countries.

With 30 years of experience, Flight Centre is a leader in the travel industry, with $15 billion in sales, 16,000 employees around the world and profit of $300 million.

Most of our leaders started in our stores and have enjoyed rapid progression and growth through hard work and performance and you can too!

We’re more than just travel. If you’d like the opportunity to fulfill your ambitions then join Flight Centre today.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Recreation Coordinator (Temporary) The City of Courtenay invites applications for the temporary position of "Recreation Coordinator – Adult & Wellness� in the Community Services Department.

This union-exempt position participates in the planning, development and implementation of recreation services and marketing strategies; develops, implements, and administers recreation programs relating to adult and seniors' Č´tness, wellness, recreation, and employee wellness; and manages recreation staÎ?.

For complete details including application process, please go to www.courtenay.ca/jobs

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Must be licensed to practice with the CDSBC. Please submit resumes to: 1842A Comox Avenue, Comox, BC

Dr. Leo C. Johnson Inc. FAMILY DENTISTRY

We’ll offer you the opportunity to lead a team

Apply now at www.flightcentre.ca/careers

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TRAVEL

HAIRSTYLISTS/MANAGER $1000 Hiring Bonus $12.50/ hour, paid overtime, 25% profit sharing on sales, paid vacation, equipment supplied and maintained.

Advanced annual up grading training. Benefits include dental, drug, eye care.

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

jobshop

FRONT DESK

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, it is your business, if you want to Stop it is ours. Ph: A.A 250-338-8042 Call Any Time 24/7

Nar-Anon are you affected by someone’s use of drugs, we can help. Wed. Group 7:30pm at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Society contact Jack 3343485. Fri. Group 7:30pm, Komok’s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

Veterinary Assistant/

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

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

APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Send applications to fbula@langara.bc.ca.

More information avail online: www.bccommunitynews.com /our-programs/scholarship.

LEASE: RESTAURANT @ the Howard Johnson Hotel, Liquor Store & Pub across from Ford Dealership, Alberni Inlet & Marina. Seating 250, Bar, Patio, Bistro, Kitchen & Coolers Incl. 250-724-2900.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

the

Comox Valley Record Tue, Apr 14, 2015

Family/Youth Development Worker Fixed Term contract position-21-35 hours per week

CDA is looking for a...

RECEPTIONIST

with an outgoing personality to join our team.

Experience preferred.

to ďŹ ll a maternity leave position with an outgoing personality to join our vibrant team.

Experience is preferred but not necessary.

Knowledge of Exan software and digital sensory radiography is an asset.

Please submit your resume in person at:

Provides a range of support services to youth and/ or families; family strengths, encouraging positive parent-child relationships and promoting the safety and well-being of children/youth. Hours may include supervised visitation. Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related field preferred with at least 2 years of direct experience working with at-risk families.

Closing date: April 20th 2015 We regret that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job description available by contacting Jo Burrows at FamDev.manager@cvfsa.org Applications submitted to Jo Burrows or faxed to 250-338-2343 or 1415 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2K6

ACREVIEW DENTAL CLINIC 116-750 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC.

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www.localworkbc.ca

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Tue, Apr 14, 2015, Comox Valley Record PERSONAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Burger King: at 1150 Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo & 2751 Cliffe Ave Courtenay, BC, needs P/T & F/T cashiers for early morning, evening & late night shifts. Apply in person between 11 am - 7 pm or

VALLEY DIAL A Maid has opening for cleaning staff.

Mon.- Fri (varied). Must have transportation to & from work.

Ph. 250-703-3995 or email resume:larry5@shaw.ca

email:bknanaimojobs@yahoo.ca.

PARTS MANAGER required at Comox Valley RV. Automotive or RV parts experience required. Email resume to danny@comoxvalleyrv.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

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HOUSES FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

MEDICAL/DENTAL

NEWSPAPER

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

250-338-0725 Carriers Needed COURTENAY RTE # 495 Crown Isle, Monarch, Bristol, Royal & Regency Pl.

SELLING REAL ESTATE WITH STYLE

Looking for your first home, dream home or investment ... or ready to sell ... contact me 250.897.9813 cvhousehunters@gmail.com www.comoxvalleyhousehunters.com

RE/MAX ocean pacific realty 2230A CLIFFE AVENUE, COURTENAY • 250.334.9900 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

SEE OUR COMPLETE AD ON PAGE A6 CAMPBELL RIVER

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

RTE # 304 Carmanah, Tamarack, Muir, & Sunwood Pl.

THE DENTAL office of Dr. Bruce Burgess and Dr. Terry Blasco and Dr. Justin Patterson is looking for an experienced CDA for a maternity leave, 3-4 days a week.

Please submit a resume in person to 1710-D Comox Ave., Comox.

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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 and DEN Unique corner suite.

Private decks. Central Comox location. Recent renovation. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building in central Comox. Resident social room.

Security entry. Very attractive suite. No pets. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. ONE BEDROOM very spacious in a quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Recently renovated. Private patio. Security entry. An attractive suite. No pets. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars 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 don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY 250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified.

Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

ELECTRICAL

CUMBERLAND

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

RTE # 715 Ulverston, Penrith, 8th, 9th, & 10th Street

GARDENING

circulation@comoxvalleyrecord.com

OLD COW manure for sale.

Limited supply. Call 250-6503633.

ADULTS & SENIORS WELCOME NO COLLECTIONS GREAT WAY TO EXERCISE AND MAKE MONEY AT THE SAME TIME

Comox Valley Record Hours: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVE. COURTENAY

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

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

HANDYPERSONS

FURNITURE

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

Call Les for Free Estimate.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

THINKING OF A NEW IKEA KITCHEN? • DESIGN • DELIVERY • INSTALLATION Since 1990. 250-338-3148

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

Senior discount offered.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

WASHING MACHINE: 1 year old larger, modern, no agitator washer for apartments or small house. Can plumb in or attach to kitchen tap. In like new condition. Paid $750 new, asking $450. Please call 250871-8813.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

4 USED Remote Control reclining lift chairs. $400-$450 Excellent. cond. Why pay over a $1000 or more for a new one? Feel independent once again! Janette 778 346-3788

GARAGE SALES

BIKE SWAP!

SUNDAY APRIL 19th 12:00-3:00pm ECOLE ROBB ROAD 1909 Robb Rd., Comox BUY AND SELL !

SAND/GRAVEL/TOPSOIL 100% ORGANIC Black Topsoil, 12yd $325 delivered Courtenay/ Campbell River.

Ph. Bob at (250)334-7303.

APPLIANCES

PRE-LOVED CRUISERS, ROAD, MOUNTAIN, KIDS, GEAR, CLOTHING & MORE Want to sell? Bike/gear check-in: Saturday April 18th 3:00-6:00pm or Sunday April 19th 9:00-11:30am.

Tag fee of $1 per item with a 15% consignment for the first $1500. Unsold items and payment pick-up from sold items: Sunday April 19th 5:00-6:00pm.

Want to buy? Sale from 12:00-3:00pm on Sunday April 19th. MORE INFO: www.2sd71.bc.ca/robbroad/

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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APARTMENT/CONDO

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

SINGER SEWING Machine and cabinet. Circa 1911-1915 patented. Open to reasonable offers. Call 778-418-3077 after 6pm. Campbell River.

“Serving Campbell River & Vancouver Island since 1967�

APARTMENT/CONDO

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

2002 Coleman Santa Fe Tent Trailer. Excellent condition, has a 3 bike roof rack. $3,500.00. Call 250-338-6548

“YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Experts�

www.meicorproperty.com APARTMENTS

PARK PLACE

ARRAN HOUSE

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. Security deposit and 2 rental reference required.

250-334-3078

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.

48 GALLON AQUARIUM Bow front. Stand, filter, heater, canopy & 9 tropical fish included. $200. 250-286-4631

ELECTRIC RECLIN/LIFT LaZ-Boy chair. Brown $1000.

250-338-8172

250-334-9717

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

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

200 Back Road, Courtenay 1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique floor plans.

California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

Call Donna at 250-334-9667

BLUE JAY APARTMENTS 450-19th Street, Courtenay 1 Bdrm Apt, Heat & Hot water included $625.00 per month Call 250-703-6965

CONDOS

GLENSHEE 1800 Comox Ave.

VANRIDGE MANOR

TWO BEDROOM a very bright, spacious and unique suite. Rarely available. Quiet, mature adult building in the centre of Comox. Recently renovated and very attractive. Security entry and elevator. No pets. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

2 BDRM Condo. Newly Renovated! Features 5 appliances and gas fireplace - gas included in rent.

Low hydro. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. Pets o.k.

Call 250-334-9717

123 Back Road, Courtenay

ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR. It was $12,000 new - used for one year. Asking $1,200.

Please call 250-338-8903

FUTON CUSHION 6� deep, custom made wood double wide - $400. Bedroom suite dbl bed, 5 drawer high boy, 6 drawer dresser with mirror $500. Small computer desk $60. Sears Free Spirit teardmill - $250. All items O.B.O. Call 250-339-4826.

Mens Golf Clubs, Bag and Golf Cart - $95, Ladies Golf Cart & Bag - $40.

Bread Machine $30.

Please call for more information - phone 250-752-7977

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

SPORTING GOODS

ASSORTED FISHING GEAR Down rigger, long range fish finder etc. Call evenings: 250923-8746. Campbell River.

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TRANSPORTATION

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

APARTMENTS FURNISHED 14’x70’ DARTMOUTH Mobile.

Blue Spruce Home Park.

2bdrm, 2 bth. Open concept w/ 3’x6’ skylight. 5 appl. One owner. Very clean. To view call 250-923-3304. CR.

RANCHER. 3 bdrm + office. 2 bth. 19yrs. young. Area w/ newer homes. Great mtn view.

Handy to airport, schools, college, Merecroft Mall, pool/rink.

Fenced yrd w/ 2 sheds & deck.

Single garage.+ work area. $279,000. Please call 250830-0011. Campbell River RARE OPPORTUNITY! Landlord wanted! Beach front, large 1 bdrm condo. Senior seller wishes to remain as tenant. $323,100. Campbell River.

Call (250)286-4973.

COME HOME to Cumberland.

3 bdrm bright, better than new heritage style home on crawl.

Master has 2 walk in closets.

Back lane access to garage & parking. Beautiful landscaping & fish pond with covered deck in private back yard. Quartz kitchen, gas heat & barbeque.

All this & more for $298,500.

FMI call 250-336-8541 or drive by 3306 9th St.

FOR SALE OR RENT Patio home 605 Rockland Rd #7 Penny Lane. New Reno’s.

Call-250-287-4462

LADYSMITH: SEMI-OCEANFRONT. View plus treed acreage. 2700’ updated home. $415,000. firm. Call (250)2458950.

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

REDUCED! 12-769 MERECROFT Rd. 1369sqft 2 bdrm patio home. In a location that can’t be beat. Mntn. view.

Beautiful setting. Bareland strata. 2 mins. to Merecroft Village. $279,900. 250-287-8570 or 250-202-7717. C.R.

WILLOW POINT 3bdrm 2bath, Backing onto cul-de-sac with ample access. Room for RV/workshop!

Recent updates: flooring, roof, siding, windows, garage, gutters, ceiling paint, attic insulated, perim drain, etc. $244,900. 250-8308544. sa_petite@yahoo.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

OPEN HOUSE 280 Anne Rd. Sun 1-3pm. Updated 3bdrm, 2bth rancher on .25 acre close to town! New kitchen, bathrooms, roof, windows & more! $284,900. More photos & info: kerr774.wix.com/forsale280annerd

RENTALS HOMES FOR RENT

COMOX 1BDRM w/bath Quiet location. Heat, hydro light, cable/internet. N/S N/P Share kitchen.Prefer female. Avail immed.$550/mth250-339-5517

SHARED ACCOMMODATION COURTENAY ROOMS w/private living room on 1/2 acre.

Lrg fenced yard, garden area. $650. utils incld. 250-218-8349

TOWNHOUSES 2005 SILVER Chrysler convertible PC Cruiser touring edition. 2 door, seats 4, 78,430 km. $6500 obo. Please call (250)941-0328.

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

CRAIGMARK PLACE, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, balcony, storage locker, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed.

- $800/mth THE SHORES AT KING COHO, 2 bdrm, & den, 2 baths, 6 appls, deck overlooks the water, garage, storage locker, N/S, No pets, Avail. June 1 - $1450/mth.

PUNTLEDGE DUPLEX, 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths, 3 appls, gas F/P, single garage, deck, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets, Avail. May 1 $1050/mth.

ST. AUBINS COURT, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg., top flr unit, N/S, No pets, Avail May 1 $725/mth.

ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, basic cable incld, patios, res. pkg., nice fam. oriented development, N/S, cat neg. w/refs, Avail.

May 1 - $725/mth: Call Res. Mger: 250-334-8602.

TRUMPETER’S LANDING, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, top flr, balcony, undergr. secure pkg., storage locker, N/S, No pets, Avail. Avail. May 1 & July 1, $1,150 & $1,250/mth UNIQUE DUPLEX IN EAST CTNY 2 bdrm & den, 1.5 baths, 5 appls, 2 decks, N/S, No pets, Avail. May 1 $1,100/mth

TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

OCEAN VIEW - Willow Point 2-level 2400 sq.ft. 4-bd, 2-lrg bath, lrg family room with wetbar, 2 gas fireplaces, electric & woodstove heat, dbl garage with digital entry and alarm system, 2 large decks, 18x36 fully wired 220 shop, plus wood shed on large private lot with fruit trees and lots of parking, in great area near the beach, Campbell River. Call (250)923-8082 or email: darry@shaw.ca for info & pics

PORT HARDY: Well maintained 6-plex. Great investment $385,000. Call Noreen 250-949-6319 or email to: imagine.it@cablerocket.com

WHOLE DUPLEX for sale1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. $215,000.

Call (250)334-8474. h t t p : / / c o m o x v a l l e y. c r a i g slist.ca/reo/4924877518.html

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

OCEANVIEW HOME, 2 bdrm, 1 bath (shower only), 4 appls, woodstove, lrg deck, shared property, $50 hydro credit, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $900/mth.

COURTENAY COTTAGE small 1 bdrm, 1 bath (shower only), 4 appls, would suit a single person, yrd area w/garden shed, N/S, No pets, Avail.

Immed $650/mth NORTH - EAST CTNY RANCHER 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, fam. rm., ext. storage rm., open parking, partially fenced yrd, laminate flrs, N/S, No pets, Avail May 1 - $950/mth.

COURTENAY- GREAT tenants wanted for 3 bdrm Rancher, F/S, W/D, near town & schools, fenced yard.

NS/NP. 1067 5th St. $1100.

Call (250)334-1806.

2005-FORD FOCUS ZXWSES wagon. Excellent condtion. Red with leather heated seats, sunroof etc.145,000 km. $4950. Call 250-926-0617.

Campbell River.

2 ROOFTOP Cargo boxes.

Thule and Yakima. $220 each or best offer. Campbell River.

778-420-5070

2011 CHEVY Impala. 4 dr.

80,000km. Great condition. $10,300. Campbell River. Call 778-420-5070.

SPORTS & IMPORTS

1987 TOYOTA Supra- Targa Top, auto, 255,000 km, lady driven, garage parked, runs great, in Excellent condition $3500. obo. 250-919-5404 debra-lynne@hotmail.com

TRUCKS & VANS 2005 FORD RANGER. 4x2 Supercab. 3L, V6 Automatic, A/C, 95000 km $6500. 250339-3819

MARINE MARINE ACCESSORIES 1 VOLVO 270 Outboard leg with steering. For parts. $175. O.B.O. 250-923-3195.

Campbell River 2 AQUA Power Heat Exchangers to fit inboard (289302-351) cu in. Ford Windsor motor. $175 for pair.

O.B.O. 250-923-3195. In Campbell River.

The new online map directory is a useful tool for tourists and locals alike.

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Project Watershed creates online Comox Valley map directory Local environmental non-profit Project Watershed, in association with other local groups and local governments, has created an online directory of maps for the Comox Valley. This directory encompasses a wide array of digitally available maps that pertain to the Comox Valley including but not limited to historic walking tours, sensitive habitats, nature viewing locations and property parcel information.

This initiative came out of an inter-agency meeting organized by the Comox Valley Land Trust. The aim of the meeting was for local groups and local governments to share what they are doing in terms of online mapping and it soon became apparent that an online directory would be useful. With input from the other agencies Project Watershed took the lead in developing the directory which now can be found

online at cvmaps.ca and on the Project Watershed website projectwatershed.ca.

The intention of this directory is to be a complete listing of all the digitally available maps for the Comox Valley. Project Watershed asks to be notified (maps.projectwatershed@ gmail.com) of any digitally available maps of the area that do not appear on the list.

The Comox Valley Map Directory will be featured at Project Watershed’s upcoming map launch Mapapolooza along with the K’omoks Estuary Interactive Map, the newly created Walking the Watershed Map Booklets and the Comox Valley Cycling Map on Saturday April 25, the weekend after Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22). More information on this event will be available on the Project Watershed website as the month progresses.

Pedestrian bridge designs

BOATS 14FT. LUND with trailer & 20 hp electric Honda outboard. 4 yrs old. Never in salt. New $11,000. Asking $5200. 250205-0038. Campbell River.

18 1/2 FT BOAT with trailer.

New inboard outboard motor.

Please call for a viewing or more information. Courtenay 250-337-1922.

CARS

1998 FORD Taurus- 185,996 km, $1200. or best offer. Summer & Winter tires with rims.

Runs Great! Call 250-9231706.

1979-28ft. FIBERFORM Duel station. 2-305 chev engines.

280 Legs. 8ft. dingy w/ kicker.

Must be seen to appreciate value. Asking $19,900 OBO. 250-286-9858. CR. GEARED FOR fishing. Campion 215 Explorer w/trailer.

Motors 200hp and 9.9hp Yamaha’s. Info. 250-334-4284

2001 CHEVY Impala. Silver.

Automatic. 3.4 litre. 4 door.

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The new designs for a pedestrian/cycle bridge to cross the Courtenay River at 6th Street were presented to council Monday evening, after the Record went to print. See Thursday's paper for a recap on the presentation.

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