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A Comox Valley Community Foundation grant has been put to good use at École Puntledge Park School. French immersion students have a vastly expanded library thanks in large part to the $1,500 grant. The school library has an extra 573 books this year and the students have been challenged to read at least 40 books each by the school year’s end.

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The Comox Valley Athletic Association is holding its Spring 2015 Girls Vikes Camp this weekend at Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School.

UVic women’s basketball head coach Dani Sinclair and assistant coach Leanne Evans will be conducting the clinics, which are open to girls in Grades 8 to 12.

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Island Health plans to contract out surgeries ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

In an effort to ensure timely access to surgery, Island Health is contracting out thousands of day surgeries each year over the next five years.

It has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a partner to carry out 3,000 to 4,000 day procedures per year over a five-year contract term.

Island Health first entered into contracts with private surgical providers in 2004.

Since then, thousands of publicly-funded day surgeries such as hernia repairs have been conducted in private facilities, freeing up hospital operating

rooms for more complex procedures.

The cost of a private procedure is comparable to one performed in an Island Health facility.

Surgeries performed at private facilities are publicly-funded.

Patients are not charged.

“We’re just using different facilities to alleviate the backlog,” Comox Valley MLA Don McRae said. “We’re still using public resources to deal with public issues, and it’s under MSP.” Surgeries are scheduled from Island Health waitlists.

“Island Health is always seeking innovative ways to provide better and timelier access to surgery,” Dr. Paul Whelan, executive medical director, surgical services and heart health at Island Health, said in a news release.

“By continuing to contract

with private surgery providers, patients will experience shorter wait times and have their day-care procedure done in smaller, more accessible, community-based facilities without having to come to hospital.”

Does the contracting out speak of a two-tiered healthcare system?

“It’s not the patient seeking out alternate care, it’s the public system making the choice. I see it as being different in that regard,” Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan said Tuesday from Ottawa before speaking to the budget in the House of Commons.

“Whatever they do would be within the context of our public health-care system, so the federal interest is really not impacted by how VIHA (Island Health) chooses to do their business.”

Since 2005, Duncan said the

federal transfer to provinces for health care has increased six per cent per year — which will be continued for two years.

“Thereafter, we’ve guaranteed it will be no less than three per cent, and more if the economy grows at a rate more than three per cent. But we know that the provincial increase in total health-care spending in B.C. is currently less than three per cent. The federal contribution to provincial health care is higher in every jurisdiction in the country than what the jurisdiction is increasing their total health care budget.”

McRae said B.C.’s health-care budget has increased by about $600 million in each of the last two years. Over the last decade, the budget has jumped from about $8 billion to $17 billion.

“The investment in health care is by far the biggest cost to government,” McRae said.

“It’s about 46 cents of every tax dollar that we take in. As the population ages, the costs get more and more.”

The RFP is available at bcbid. gov.bc.ca Procedures include: • general surgery: hernia repairs, cholecystectomies (gall bladder removals); • orthopedics: arthroscopies (minor joint repairs), knee ligaments, shoulder procedures, rotator cuff repairs; • plastics: fasciectomies (muscle/tissue procedures), breast reductions, rhinoplasties; • vascular: ligation and varicose vein procedures; • dental: pediatric dentistry procedures.

In an effort to manage waitlists, the RFP seeks providers to deliver 3,000 to 4,000 endoscopies on the South Island and 2,500 to 3,000 endoscopies on Central Island.

IN BRIEF Lorne development public hearing

A public hearing is scheduled for the proposed Lorne Hotel development next Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. at the Comox Community Centre. The proposed development is a commercial/residential mixed use five-storey building.

The hearing is held to consider a Comox zoning bylaw amendment to change the zoning from commercial to a site specific comprehensive development zone, and a phased development agreement authorization bylaw.

Copies of the proposed bylaws, reports and documents are available for viewing at town hall at 1809 Beaufort Ave.

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Working their way out of a pickle, Comox council agreed to meet the Comox Valley Pickleball Association halfway last week, to support a feasibility review of creating a permanent site at Highland Park, immediately adjacent to the roller hockey box.

In his report to council, Parks Superintendent Al Fraser noted the $4,000 field survey would also include a geotechnical report and construction cost analysis.

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Push for Cumberland Lake Park improvement

The Comox Valley Regional District committee of the whole recommends a letter supporting the Village of Cumberland’s application for a federal grant to improve the Cumberland Lake park campground.

Cumberland Mayor Leslie Baird says the park is in “dire need of infrastructure updates in order to continue to attract visitors to the region, serve the residents of the Comox Valley and maintain a healthy watershed.”

Work would include picnic shelter and washroom upgrades, bike parking and a designated off-leash dog area.

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With the rain holding, it was a great morning for a final flight Tuesday at Air Force Beach, where a large crowd gathered to watch the Snowbirds acceptance show along with the CF-18. Both demo teams are heading off to perform at air shows around North America, but will return to the Comox Valley Aug. 15 for the Comox Air Show.

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The Comox Valley Social Planning Society is holding its 17th Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, noon-1:30 at the Courtenay Quality Foods (upstairs meeting room) located in the Driftwood Mall.

The meeting will begin with two presentations.

The first presentation will be from the Comox Valley Community Foundation.

Executive director Rebecca Christie will introduce the group to the Vital Signs Reports that have been produced in other communities.

The CVC Foundation would like to partner with the CVSPS and other community groups to produce such a report for the Comox Valley.

The second presentation will be about the Vancouver Island Community Investment Co-operative.

“Launched in the fall of 2014 through the auspices of the Greater Victoria Community Planning Council, the intention of the co-operative is to provide an investment vehicle for people wanting to support local projects with their investment dollars,” said presenter Pam Munroe. “Money invested in the co-op will be used for projects on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands that build and manage

supportive/affordable housing or provide loans to entrepreneurs with socially responsible businesses,” she concludes.

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CVCF grant stocks bookshelves at Puntledge ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Ecole Puntledge Park beefed up its library thanks to a helping hand from the Comox Valley Community Foundation.

At first, the Courtenay elementary school was turned down in its grant application, but was then given nearly $1,500. The money was used to purchase hundreds of glossy, relevant books.

“As a result we started to see kids’ reading results coming up in the testing we were doing,” said Kim Marks, French immersion learning support teacher.

“The group as a whole has been working super hard on reading.

They really stepped it up, and they are reading a lot better than they did in the fall.

“We noticed there were a number of students in Grade

3 who had good basic reading skills but they just weren’t reading as fluently as we thought they should.”

Staff initiated a 40 book challenge — which comes out of the Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller. The author tells her students they won’t pass unless they read 40 books by the end of the year.

“We didn’t say that, but we just threw down the gauntlet: Can you guys read 40 books this year? Gosh, some of the kids have already read 80 books by our first term report cards.”

Before receiving the grant, the classroom could only offer tattered, black and white books printed offline.

“We didn’t have a lot of things to incite and motivate fluent readers,” Marks said.

“It’s the power of early intervention,” she added. “Having an outside agency step up and give us a grant — it was really unexpected and so welcome.”

RD Council briefs Scott Stanfield Record Staff

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“Things are escalating,” Guy Wassick, a member of the Lazo Watershed Property Owners Committee, said to directors at regional district committee of the whole April 21. “It’s more than just a rainfall problem.”

The committee — which represents most of the affected properties — has consulted with experts and studied numerous reports with recommendations to help mitigate the effects of poor or non-existent storm water management in the area.

Wassick said there are no planned flows out of Lazo Marsh. Another problem area is

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The committee would like to see the ditch cleaned each year. Other solutions are to decrease inflows, increase outflows and to maintain the storm water system.

The committee has presented to a working group with members from the Town of Comox, the CVRD, the Transportation Ministry and the Depart-

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Third crossing supported

The committee recommends sending a letter of support to the Third Crossing Society in its efforts to connect Vancouver Island north with Highway 99 near Squamish via the Comox/Powell River ferry.

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Going to California for his Star Wars fix artwork that I’ve been cre- troopers – members perform ed him with a certificate ating,” he said. outreach visits at various and a medal, and then the Once Everson began hospitals and events.

Rebel Legion - our sister ■ Erin Haluschak combining his passion for While in Anaheim, Ever- organization from the good erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com the original trilogy and son joined ‘a troop,’ and vis- side - they presented him his art, he began looking ited a nine-year-old boy who with a medal. They had Han Solo and Princess Leia and In a galaxy not too far into obtaining storm troop- is terminally ill.

“They brought him to Luke Skywalker and everyaway, Comox Valley art- er helmets, and wanted to ist Andy Everson recently paint one with First Nation the Star Wars celebration one there,” he explained. because he was a big fan, “Doing those kinds of found himself near a light designs. “…I really was intent on and we did a special cere- things makes you feel good sabre battle in the middle of painting one up, and then I mony for him, and present- about what you’re doing; the street.

But he didn’t blink an eye. decided I can probably getOn Horseshoe bay to Departure bay, the 6:10 ferry needs an * Neither did the thou- an extra one for myself toOn both Duke Point to Nanaimo schedules, the *** except Sunday should sands of other attendees wear,” he added. be** At the convention, Ever-except Sunday who recently attended the Star Wars Celebration last son said not everyone knewOn Powell River to Comox, 5:15* should be 5:15** the design, and some people week in Anaheim, Calif.

“Probably a third of the thought his art was Polynepeople were in some sort of sian.

“With so many people costume, but I would say almost 100 per cent every- dressing up, you don’t stand body had something Star out as much as if I was Wars on - T-shirts and hats. walking around in Comox I’d be walking to the con- or Courtenay or Vancouvention centre, and it would ver. Down there you kind of be a sea of Star Wars geeks blend in with everyone else.”

Everson quickly came that would kind of convene together in this one place,” across a group called the he explained. “It’s pretty 5-0-1st Legion - the biggest worldwide costume organiamazing.”

The Northwest Coast zation in the world.

With thousands of memartist and passionate Star Wars fan admits the cel- bers, the group centres ebration had been on his around their passion for the radar for quite some time, movies and giving back to and it provided an oppor- their respective communitunity not only to showcase ties.

“We try to align any of our some of his art, but to celeappearances with a charity, brate his passion too.

“For me, it’s been a life- and those charities change long thing, and my inter- from geographic location. est has kind of waxed and Everything that we do, we waned over the years with actually have this motto: things that happen in life. ‘bad guys doing good’,” he I recently kind of became said.

Although the legion is reacquainted with Star Wars, kind of obsessed in composed strictly of the bad Comox Valley artist Andy Everson recently returned from the Star Wars some respects, by doing characters from the Star Celebration in Anaheim, where he was able to showcase some of his some mash-ups with native Wars universe – including art and indulge his childhood passion.

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Pervert in the park

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you’re not just dressing up in a costume, you’re actually giving back, in this case, to a little boy with a big wide smile the whole time. To affect someone’s life like that has a lot of meaning for us.”

While he admits the convention was a bit overwhelming but did live up to his expectations, Everson is already thinking ahead to next year’s celebration in London, England.

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Business Cheese company adds pair of awards Comox Valley’s own Natural Pastures Cheese Company captured two category wins at this year’s Canadian Cheese Grand Prix for their Cherry Cow Bocconcini and their Comox Brie.

“This is one of the premier awards for cow’s milk cheese in Canada,” operations manager Doug Smith said. “Our team’s hard work has paid off.

“There’s recognition that the cheese we consistently produce is top quality and showcases the unique West Coast terroir of Vancouver Island.”

The Grand Prix event began in 1998 as a way of showcasing high quality, versatile and world-class calibre Canadian cheese.

Judged by Canadian Food Industry experts, the event had over 268 entries submitted by cheesemakers from PEI to B.C. Natural Pastures master cheesemaker Paul Sutter attended the awards ceremony in Toronto April 22 to accept the trophies.

“It was a big honour to receive this recognition and it’s always great to recon-

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nect with colleagues and compare notes,” said Sutter, who was particularly happy the cherry bocconcini received a win. “It’s one of our newer products and hasn’t yet received a big award. The cherry bocconcini is a very tasty cheese that

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has a delicate flavour and light salting that lets the freshness of the milk come through. It melts on your tongue.”

While the Comox Brie also showcases the flavour of local milk, he said the cheese changes over time.

“A young brie will have a light, clean tangy flavour. As it ages, the flavour becomes more robust and it develops the rich, mushroom flavour and creamy, soft texture that signals a true bloomy rind cheese.”

While each Grand Prix category yields only one trophy winner, Natural Pastures also had other serious contenders, boasting five nominations in four categories: cherry bocconcini in the fresh pasta filata; Comox Camembert and Comox Brie in the soft cheese with bloomy rind; Amsterdammer in the semi-soft cheese; and naturally-smoked Boerenkaas in the smoked cheese category.

Smith feels a growing artisanal cheese movement in Canada is contributing to the continued success of Natural Pastures.

“We have to constantly be upping our game and working diligently to continue to improve the quality of our cheese.”

Natural Pastures has been winning national and international awards for 13 years.

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Wachiay studio opening Check out one of the Valley's newest busi"Most people know it as the process used in nesses, a social enterprise operated by the the making of T-shirts, art prints and posters, Wachiay Friendship Centre in its expanded but it is also one of the most advanced manufacpremises at 1625 McPhee. turing processes in use today, in a sector called A 5,000-square-foot expansion of the centre functional print. Products include cell phones, includes a high-end screen printing opera- solar cells, RFID tags, membrane switches for tion in the back of the old Goat FM. What is most consumer electronics, beverage containinteresting is this print studio is in the old ers, most of the graphic surfaces and interfaces Comox Valley Free Press buildof cars, the inside cabin skins ing. Where one of the Island's of jetliners, even the new diaEstimates put the largest and oldest printers used betes testers. Estimates put to be, a new printing operation value of goods produced the value of goods produced has been created. worldwide that use screen worldwide that use Featuring textile, graphic and screen printing in their printing in their manufacture industrial screen presses, the at $9 trillion annually. studio will be offering explor- manufacture at $9 tril“If we ever expect to get atory classes aimed at elemen- lion annually. back in the manufacturtary school children, youth and ing game in North America, Andy Macdougall trained screen printers along adult workshops, and advanced training opportunities for First with others who can operate Nations youth interested in art, automated equipment are key. printing and other aspects of graphic trades. It Besides, it's fun to create — the school kids who will also produce limited edition art prints for come through and get to print their own shirt regional and international artists. are getting a taste of making their own things Managing director Andy MacDougall, a — a novel concept in the day of the chain retail Royston resident known internationally for his outlet." work in screen printing, is excited about the With an array of manual and semi-automatopportunity the new studio brings to Valley ic equipment, including the first UV drying line and to the youth. on Vancouver Island, Wachiay Studio is looking "Screen printing is an amazing technology," forward to becoming one of the premier screen MacDougall said. print centres in Canada and the U.S.

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Larry Jangula COFFEE WITH … is a new feature that will appear every Thursday in the Comox Valley Record, introducing lesser-known sides to some of the community’s better-known personalities.

You probably know him as Mayor of Courtenay. You might know him as a former police officer.

What you might not know about Larry Jangula the businessman is that he has a long-running car parts business.

“When I grew up in the Prairies, I was always crazy about 1956 Ford cars,” said Jangula, whose first vehicle was a ‘56 Ford Crown Victoria. “I thought they were the most beautiful cars in the world. What was unique to me ■ Scott Stanfield about them was that it was the only car that scott.stanfield had the exhaust that came through the back @comoxvalleyrecord.com bumpers. This was when Thunderbird motors were the rage.”

He started buying parts for a growing car collection by visiting Ford garages, back when most items wound up in landfills. Young Larry would scour garage attics and purchase everything he could find — new or used — to do with the era of his car. He would then sell parts on Hemmings Motor News magazine.

“I sold those new parts all over North America, and even some to Europe. I had a Swedish customer, I had an Australian customer.”

Then he started buying and restoring cars, like the 1955 glass top Crown Victoria that was the “honeymoon car” of he and his wife Jeanette.

Jangula would sell surplus parts at swap meets and through magazine ads. He then approached companies that manufactured Ford parts — emblems, door handles, rust repair pieces, antennas, weather stripping, windshields, springs and upholstery.

“Most parts are re-produced,” Jangula said. “I just built it up. It took me about 20 years to get well enough known to where I was dealing with the big companies on a wholesale basis.”

He buys wholesale from companies and has items shipped to an address in Blaine, Wash.

“I’m a commercial importer, so I bring in the parts through the border.”

If a car owner wants something brought up, Jangula can usually help.

For instance, plenty of eBay sellers won’t send items to Canada because of extra costs at the border.

“So I actually receive and import parts for people as well. The people I deal with are enthusiastic. Most of them are about 40 to about 75 years of age. It’s a really interesting thing. It’s very positive.”

There’s an element of trust involved in the business. Over the years he’s only been stuck with one or two NSF cheques.

As for his personal car collection, Jangula owns a trio of restored vehicles: a ‘57 Ford Fairlane convertible, a ‘56 Crown Victoria glass top and a ‘56 two-tone blue Ford convertible.

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t’s that time of year again – flowers are blooming to the envy of the rest of the country and Comox Valley gardeners are well on their way to growing blooms worthy of a ballad.

But concern about food security on Vancouver Island is prompting some gardeners to rethink using their rich soil for a rhododendron bush or delicate pansies.

Food security is defined as the state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Vancouver Island ranks low on that scale, as up to 95 per cent of our food is trucked over from the mainland and beyond each week.

But as with most crises, the solution lies in small behavioural changes that eventually catch on for mass adoption.

It’s not difficult to start an edible garden.

Produce like kale, lettuce, leeks, spring onion and herbs go wild in the southern Island climate with only good soil, regular water and some sun.

The cost savings resulting from basic foods grown at home add up over the summer months as well. Try growing herbs for a month and the prices at the grocery store should make your eyes bulge for a sprig of rosemary or a few leaves of basil.

No room for a garden?

LUSH has a solution. Go to the Let Us Share the Harvest website (lushvalley.org) and sign up for the garden share program.

Can’t grow a weed? There are other solutions, such as Merville Organics, a Community Supported Agriculture box program.

CSAs are an innovative way to “support local farms, with growers and consumers sharing the risks and benefits of food production,” according to the Merville Organics website (mervilleorganics. ca).

Essentially, you pay in advance for 14 weeks’ worth of fresh produce, throughout the summer months. The farmers use the money to offset the start-up costs for their growing season, The program is so popular in the Comox Valley that it has sold out for the season, but interested consumers are invited to sign up on their waiting list, at the aforementioned website.

The “Grow A Row Program” is also being resowed this spring; interested growers are encouraged to plant a little bit extra for the Comox Valley Food Bank. Contact the food bank for more info.

In an era where organic food is becoming more important to the masses, such grassroots co-operatives are gaining popularity at every turn.

–Adapted from the Saanich News

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t gives me great In that way, Comox is not pleasure to present to very different from Delta. you our first edition We face similar concerns, with the new design of the challenges and opportunities: Comox Valley Record. I three separate communities hope it informs, educates committed to working as and ultimately makes you one, while maintaining feel more connected to our separate identities; a community and seaside community the amazing part that tussles with of the world we the potential of live in. economic growth I’m new to the while maintaining ■ Chrissie Bowker Comox Valley and its true beauty; a chrissie.bowker the Record, but @comoxvalleyrecord.com thoroughfare for already both feel travellers; and like home. thriving core for I began my relationship artists, entrepreneurs, with Black Press community aquaculture and agriculture. newspapers when I returned I believe in community, to Canada eight years ago, collaboration and following my work in film partnership. It’s my vision to publishing in the UK. publish a paper that engages I spent some happy years our readers and encourages at the South Delta Leader them, to not only read our and really enjoyed my deep paper, but to interact with us involvement and connection and the community at large. in the community; it was I want them to anticipate good to belong. Coming from reading the Record from front London, where tube riders to back with a large cup of would avoid eye contact and local brew. communication at all cost, Our cover stories will aim Delta was a refuge to connect to feature the diversity of and feel at home. the community and speak

to the cultures, issues and compassion of the people that you want to know more about. We’re committed to unearthing the true gems in our neighbourhoods and celebrating the treasures that stay somewhat hidden in your kingdom.

Personally, I’m delighted to introduce ‘Coffee With’, a weekly feature that I hope will become one of your favourite pieces to flip to to see who is featured: your neighbour; coach; grandmother; or babysitter.

These pieces are less about facts and bottom lines, and more about where community members come from, what brought them to the Valley and what makes them tick.

I already look forward to reading this article each week, with my coffee, and discovering the true character of an individual in the Valley. Hopefully you’ll look forward to it as well.

So come along on a journey with us, getting to know our community a little better each week.

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DATEBOOK ART: Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox presents: ““A GROUP SHOW” by “THE MONDAY BUNCH” From April 21 – May 10. Open Tues – Sat from 10 am – 4 pm, Sun 1 – 4 pm, Closed Monday. Free Admission. Located at 1729 Comox Avenue. FMI and to see a virtual gallery of the current show go to www.pearlellisgallery.com.

THEATRE: Threads of change — Theatreworks presents ‘Threads of Change’ at the Old Church Theatre for three shows only, Friday, May 15 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 16, 1:30 and 7:30 pm. Tickets at Laughing Oyster Bookstore in Courtenay or Red Carpet Consignment Boutique in Comox. Adults are $20 and students or seniors are $15. For more information, contact 250 792-2031

Saturday, May 2 SD71 GIANT GARAGE SALE - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at GP Vanier. Pancake breakfast, silent auction, plant sale, bake sale, BBQ lunch, concession, car wash and more. For donation drop-off or pick-up call Freya at 250-732-7620 DRAW FOR MEAT - Cumberland Legion Meat draw every Saturday 3-5:30 p.m.

SEEING RED - Red Haven, A mash-up of the ecstatic swing of New Orleans, and the rural folk of the Canadian woods, plays the Waverley Hotel. $10 advance tickets at Bop City, the Wave, by phone (250) 336-8322 and online at CumberlandVillageWorks.com SUE MEDLEY IN THE ROUND - The Bates Beach Farm Jazz Series is thrilled to present a very special “In The Round” performance with “Sue Medley & Friends”, at the Little Red Church Comox, 7 p.m., featuring Mary Murphy, Mae Moore, Paul Keim and John Mang. Tickets at the door $18 Advance tickets $15 available at Bop City in Courtenay and Red Carpet Boutique in Comox. Youth tickets $8 (under 19).

Sunday, May 3 The Comox Valley Relay For Life Team “CV Goddesses & Co” is hosting a Beer & Burger fundraiser at Prime Chophouse & Wine Bar on Sunday May 3 starting at 5 p.m.

Families welcome. $20 per person + tax includes a fabulous Prime Burger & Beer or Wine (non alcoholic options available too). Proceeds from each order go to the CV Relay for Life event. Please join us and support the Canadian Cancer Society.

Friday, May 8 PUT UP YER DUKES - The Dukes of Dodge, Cumberland’s own hillbilly pirate swamp orchestra with smokin hot violin from Cam Boyce complementing the ranks, plays the Waverley Hotel. $5 cover.

McLeod, spoken and musical Spoken-word artist Brendan McLeod performs solo and with the Fugitives at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay at 7:30 p.m. For details, visit www.sidwilliamstheatere. com phone 250-338-2430 or visit the Sid box office at 442 Cliffe Ave. in Courtenay.

Saturday, May 9 BOTTLE DRIVE - Support the 189 RCSCC Port Augusta Sea Cadets by bringing your bottles to The Comox Bottle Depot - 678 Anderton Road from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and donate to the Navy League Account #118. All funds raised go toward supporting the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Program Cadets and volunteers will be available to help with your returns and appreciate your support DRAW FOR MEAT - Cumberland Legion Meat draw every Saturday 3-5:30 p.m.

LAUGH IT UP - A night of stand-up comedy at the Avalanche Bar & Grill 275 8th St., Courtenay, with Byron Bertram, Michael Muhami & more!

Doors: 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at The Avalanche Bar.

Sunday, May 10 SENIORS TEA - Comox Seniors Tea Dance, 2-4 p.m. at 180 Beaufort Ave. in Comox. Live music. 55+ welcome. $5 at the door.

“On Board the Titanic” – a Mother’s Day cruise with the Comox Valley Concert Band – music from the infamous ocean liner and the stories behind its musicians - 2 p.m. in the Conference Hall of the Filberg Center - $5.00. Sponsored by the Evergreen Club. For more information call 338-1000 HARPDOG BROWN - The Harpdog Brown Duo with guitarist Jordan Edmonds hits the stage at Studio Live on Friday, May 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door or $20 in advance available at Blue Heron Books, Comox, Bop City Records, Courtenay and Rider’s Pizza, Cumberland.

Seating is limited so get your tickets early to see this unforgettable show. Studio Live is located at 2679 Beaufort Ave. at First Ave., Cumberland.

Saturday, May 16

DRAW FOR MEAT - Cumberland Legion Meat draw every Saturday 3-5:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 21

LUNCH AT THE LEGION - The Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Homemade Soup and Sandwich Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Full lunch is $8; individual entrees are $3 each. Endless tee and coffee. Come and enjoy a homemade lunch and dessert with family and friends.

Saturday, May 23 DRAW FOR MEAT - Cumberland Legion Meat draw every Saturday 3-5:30 p.m.

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■ Sara Kempner took this shot at Comox Lake on Thursday April 2 in the afternoon. “I managed to get a few pictures before the storm fully hit and the rain started,” she said. Email “Your View” photo submissions to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com. It may get published in an upcoming issue. Your View replaces the Pic of the Week, and will run every issue.

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Federal policies contradict labour movement

Dear editor, Across the country this week, on April 28, ceremonies marked the annual Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job. From 2010 through 2013, over 3,800 Canadians are known to have died as a result of workplace accidents and occupational diseases.

Those are the official numbers. In fact, those numbers only include people with workers’ compensation benefits.

Many workplace injuries and exposures to possible sources of occupational diseases go unreported.

The one million Canadians who juggle multiple jobs often can’t afford to take time off and don’t report incidents.

Injuries sustained by the nearly half a million temporary foreign workers are not counted.

From the very beginnings of the labour movement, unions have sought to make everyone’s workplace safe. Unions believe it is fair and reasonable to expect that employers and employees will work together to ensure that workers return to their families without injuries after a day’s work. We also expect governments to hold employers responsible for the safety of the workplace.

Yet, rather than enforcing laws that could save lives, we have a federal government today that has weakened and in some cases eliminated basic health and safety protections across the federal sector.

The federal government refuses to move forward with a registry of buildings containing asbestos despite deadly exposure for construction, renovations and building trade workers.

Against the advice of health

and safety experts, it eliminated protections from substances that damage the reproductive system and erased all references to workers’ protection from reproductive hazards from Canada’s Labour Code.

It changed the definition of “danger” to make it harder for workers to exercise their right to refuse dangerous work.

This needs to change. The labour movement has stood up for safe workplaces from the very beginning and will continue to do so.

Every year, April 28 is the day to remember those whose lives were lost and those whose lives were forever changed because of a workplace accident or occupational disease. It is also the day when we renew our commitment to make every workplace safe and healthy.

Anne Davis vice-president Campbell River Courtenay and District Labour Council

Island Health planning to contract out surgeries

Dear editor, I wonder how many people have heard the news that Island Health (VIHA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RPF) to contract out up to 55,000 surgeries to for-profit clinics on Vancouver Island over the next five years, ostensibly to reduce wait times?

Rather than spending our tax dollars to create profits for private clinic shareholders and their owners, why isn’t our provincial government building capacity in publicly-funded hospitals and creating outpatient surgical clinics?

North Vancouver’s “one-stop” joint replacement assessment clinic and Mt. St. Joseph’s Hospital cataract and corneal transplant program have

both dramatically reduced wait times within the public system.

Research shows that for-profit clinics charge the government more for these surgeries than they would cost in the public system. Private clinics need to maximize their profits and so are more likely to cut corners, making them less safe than our public hospitals. As medical practitioners move from our cash-starved public system to for-profit clinics, waiting lists increase.

Publicly funded hospitals have allowed us to contain the cost of health care. No allowance has to be made for profits to be paid to clinic owners and shareholders. This new policy of relying on for-profit clinics, rather than increasing capacity in our public system, will only increase the costs of health care to the taxpayer.

Kathie Woodley Courtenay

Community chips in

Dear editor, Many Comox Valley organizations are recipients of our local businesses’ donations.

It is a part of what makes our Valley such a wonderful community.

The Courtenay Fish & Game is no exception and recently were the appreciative recipients of the generosity of George Castle of GC Tree Services and Rick Bracchi of Tireland.

We thank them both. When you have the need for their services of trees looked after or tires maintained or replaced, please acknowledge them for their generosity to the Fish & Game.

Our thanks also to the Record for creating the opportunity for 30 members of the community to help in the Club’s Spring Cleanup of the roads leading to the club.

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Tackling the homelessness issue

Thanks to Dawn to Dawn, Bob Galligan is off the streets ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Jin Lin can truly see every day just how important it is to have clean shelter, a warm bed and a place to call ‘home.’

Lin, along with her husband Dali, are known most commonly throughout the Comox Valley as owners and managers of Maple Pool Camping and RV on Headquarters Road, but they also serve as an integral part of supporting those without shelter thanks to their partnership with Dawn to Dawn: Action on Homelessness Society.

“I would say that most people are so appreciative of a trailer to live,” explains Lin at her kitchen table overlooking a cluster of trailers supported by the organization. “When they have a home, their health gets improved, they have a place to lie down, sleep, watch TV. It’s just a smaller version of a home. In the beginning, I had a tenant who drank a lot. Now he has a car, he quit drinking - that will touch your heart.”

A few years ago, the Lins connected with Dawn to Dawn founder Tom Grant, and created a connection

through the RV Program, a program where individuals can donate gently used RVs which are cleaned, and then placed on property at Maple Pool to house those in need.

“It’s not a long-term housing solution, but at least it gives them a roof over their head; it’s their house and they feel safe and dry,” added LIn. ••• As president of the Comox Rotary Club in 2007, Grant knew he wanted to be proactive in finding out what the community needed.

He struck up a committee and quickly found out one of the mounting issues in the Valley was homelessness.

Following a community meeting, Grant, along with some of the founding board members and a grant from Rotary, created Dawn to Dawn.

“We wanted to help solve homelessness,” he says. “We knew we can’t pay rent, but we could top it up, and pay some utilities and could furnish (apartments).”

The organization began with seven apartments, which were rented under their name. They began accepting referrals from other social agencies and started pairing up people in two-bedroom apartments, eventually housing between 14 to 20 individuals.

The concept of the pairing up is to better stretch the social assistance allowances.

One person on welfare cannot afford an apartment, but two people, together, can at least come close. They use their social assistance and Dawn to Dawn bridges the gap.

While his term as Rotary president was a one-year commitment, Grant’s connection to helping those without shelter runs deep.

“My dad was orphaned and lived in hobo camps. He rode the rails working on farms,” explains Grant.

Living between Seattle and Portland, Tom’s father knew nothing of Canada until his father (Tom’s grandfather) died and Tom’s father had to leave. He arrived in the country with his brother, and knew of one relative in Canada.

“They took in his brother, but didn’t have food or a room for him - it was 1939.”

A few years later, Grant’s wife Holly became Rotary president, and asked how the organization could team up with Dawn to Dawn to work on a hands-on project.

They created the RV Program - accepting donations from anyone who was willing to donate a used trailer in exchange for a tax receipt.

Rotary offered to clean the trailers, and the Lins offered room at Maple Pool, explains Grant.

“Years later, we still get phone calls (about the program).”

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Above, Jin Lin is one of the Valley’s most socially conscious residents. Bob Galligan (opposing page, and photo illustration on cover), was known for years as Bob the Bum. He’s now called ‘Mr. Bob.’

PHOTOS BY ERIN HALUSCHAK

••• It was through the trailer program Grant connected with Robert Galligan.

Galligan, known throughout the Valley as Bob the Bum - but now Mr. Bob - was being released from hospital.

There was one problem, Grant notes. Bob couldn’t be discharged if he was homeless.

“I told him to meet me at Maple Pool, and we gave him a trailer.”

With Dawn to Dawn’s assistance, Bob refers to himself as a Dawn to Dawn success story.

A recovering alcoholic, he has not touched a drink in some time. His cozy Comox apartment - supported by Dawn to Dawn - is furnished and filled with mementos. He recalls his past life as one filled with jail time and living on the street in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Now, clutching a frame filled with images of his daughter and grandchildren who live in Edmonton, he looks forward to his future. And that future, he fully credits to Dawn to Dawn.

“You wouldn’t believe the money I can save now by not drinking. I’m going to save for a car. Imagine driving to Edmonton and pulling into town in a Cadillac,” Bob jokes with a huge smile.

••• Grant Shilling, Dawn to Dawn’s residential support program worker, says the first step in eliminating homelessness in the Comox Valley is to increase the area’s housing stock.

“There’s just not enough apartments. When you’re given $375 (for a shelter allowance by social assistance), I’m in the same position as everyone else. I’m having trouble (finding housing).

Additionally, Shilling notes, there has to be political will to change perspectives on homelessness.

“We can’t just wish the problem away. Many of the people I work with face mental health and addiction problems; they are pushed to the mat.”

Shilling says in theory, Dawn to Dawn is transitional housing, allowing homeless individuals their own shelter for a temporary amount of time.

“But how can we be transitional when there’s no housing available?

Trailers are not the solution - it’s a stop-gap measure.”

Shilling adds another part of Dawn to Dawn is its community recreation programs, in particular street soccer. Every Wednesday, members of Maple Pool United gather at the campgrounds to practice, which are open to the community.

“Fitness gives people feedback to their bodies and our motto is if you’re playing, you’re winning.”

For more information on the organization, or to donate, visit dawntodawn.org

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

■ The Comox Valley Filipino Community held their Annual Filipino Christmas Party last December 13, 2014 at the Comox Recreation Centre. Once again a silent auction was held during the event, and for this year they donated all proceeds to 386 Komoks Air Cadet and YANA. Pictured above, Linda Avery, Darlene Nelson of Y.A.N.A and Grace Hopkins. Pictured below, Linda Avery, Captain Kelly Conway, Grace Hopkins and Members of 386 Komoks Air Cadets.

■ London Drugs manager, Tracy Lee and PhotoLab manager Lynn Egan present Kerry Dawson of the CVPS with a $1000 donation of printed posters and tent cards in support of their fundraiser, “Imagefest 2015.”

■ The GP Vanier Alumni Association donated $300 towards the GP Vanier Hockey Academy to assist students with financial need in meeting the Hockey Academy fee. Pictured, Dave Miller (left) Hockey Academy instructor accepts the cheque from Brian McAskill, GP Vanier vice-principal and GP Vanier Alumni Association member.

■ Thanks to the generous bequest of Wayne Metrick, St. George’s United Church is pleased to announce donations of $7,000 each to the Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society, and the Care-A-Van Mobile Health Care Unit—a project of the Comox Bay Care Society.

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Tips for caregivers to improve communication skills

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Being assertive with effective communication skills is all about knowing what you want to say at the right time to the right person.

We’ve all had those days where we’ve thought to ourselves, “Hmmm. That conversation did not go the way I wanted it to.”

Our ability to communicate can easily be derailed when we are under stress of an emergency or trying to balance work, parenting and caring for an aging parent.

Rushing a conversation, making assumptions about the other person, not being present in dialogue are common culprits in miscommunication and conflict.

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Having the best understanding of what an aging parent or spouse needs – inside knowledge and experience – benefits everyone; a family physician, home support staff, other family members, and concerned neighbours.

Communication skills take like my mom and do all the time and requires practice and talking! Practise active listenpatience. Here are a few tips to ing; limit your talking, make consider: eye-contact and • Think ahead of the acknowledge the conversation of what others’ concerns you need to get (versus and questions. It what you hope to get) isn’t necessary to ■ Wendy Johnstone have an answer from the discussion.

Ask yourself, “What is SANDWICH GENERATION for each and every my bottom line?” point when it is • Check in with made. yourself before starting a conver• Avoid a “someone has sation. What are your feelings to win” attitude. It’s not a and reactions to the situation and squash game! Even with the others involved? Although time-consuming, it can be very helpful to go over probable reactions and mapping out strategies or responses to keep the conversation moving forward while keeping inflammatory reactions to a minimum.

• Life would be simpler if we were all mind-readers! Until that happens, being clear, concise and direct is the next best thing.

Hinting might work with your husband; it may not get the same results during a doctor’s appointment.

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Be prepared to clarify statements you also make.

• Have your questions or information to be conveyed ahead of the appointment or conversation. It really helps to keep the conversation focused and on task.

Wendy Johnstone is a gerontologist and is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions. Her column runs in the Comox Valley Record every second Thursday.

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Having the first Hunter Douglas Gallery in the province is something the Comox Valley can brag about thanks to Tracy and John McGinnis, owners of Blinds & Bubbles Boutique in Comox.

The couple opened the first Hunter Douglas Gallery showroom in B.C. back in 2007 and moved their business from Courtenay to Comox five years ago.

“I love being in Comox,” said Tracey, who has been in the blinds business since she was in high school.

“We have every walk of life going by here and in the summer with the door open... I just love hearing my community going by.”

Blinds & Bubbles Boutique specializes in blinds, installations, repairs and cleaning, but what makes the business stand out from their competition is their exclusivity with Hunter Douglas.

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Hunter Douglas don’t have,” Tracey explained, “And we get promotions that other retailers wouldn’t have.”

“Hunter speaks to quality. People know it has a good reputation, they stand behind their product. They’re the number one manufacturer in the world and invented half of the product you see, like honeycomb shades and the silhouettes.”

Blinds & Bubbles Boutique carries the hottest trend in blinds, like motorization that lets you control your blinds from your smartphone anywhere in the world, while the classic honeycomb shades are still their most popular seller, due to their energy efficiency and their top-down, bottom-up convenience.

When asked why the business decided to deal exclusively with Hunter Douglas, Tracey explained that the other manufacturers couldn’t compare when it came to quality and durability.

TRENDING DECOR IDEAS, LOCAL REAL ESTATE LISTINGS AND HOME IMPROVEMENT OPTIONS FOR YOUR HOME

Heat pumps can save homeowners thousands ■ Katie Maximick katie.maximick @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Taking on the family business can be difficult for some, but for Kristen Pronick, the process came naturally.

Her future as a business woman began at the age of nine when she worked for her father’s HVAC business in Manitoba. As she grew up, she took on many positions in the company, then eventually relocated to Vancouver Island to run the Comox Valley branch of her father’s business called Pro Star Mechanical.

In 2013, Kristen and her husband Mikhail bought the branch now called AXIS Heating & Cooling and they haven’t looked back.

“It’s great, it’s been fantastic,” Kristen said about the business.

“My favourite part is getting to meet a lot of different people.

We do so many different things that we get everybody from every budget group and house style.”

AXIS Cooling & Heating “does a little bit of everything,” from heat pumps and furnaces, to air conditioning, plumbing, tankless hot water heaters, generators and water purification.

What really gets Kristen excited are the ductless split heat pumps they install, which are heating and cooling systems that can cut hydro bills in half. Popular in Asia and Europe for decades, ductless heat pumps have only been starting to take off in North America in the past five to seven years.

Now getting more popular in the Comox Valley, AXIS Heating & Cooling is starting to sell hundreds of them, as people get word of how energy efficient the ductless systems are.

“They are 250 per cent efficient, whereas a baseboard is 100 per cent efficient,” Kristen explained.

“This is going to lower your hydro bill by probably 50 per cent and is two-thirds cheaper to run than a baseboard.”

“If you have oil it might cost you $4,000 to heat your house, but if you have a heat pump it will cost you around $2,000. They’re more expensive to put in at the outset but are a great investment.”

Depending on square footage, installing a heat pump can run from $3,500 up to $12,000, but Kristen says the savings will quickly pay for the system.

“On an average, a two head install takes anywhere from three to five years to pay off in your hydro savings, which will be quicker now because hydro has gone up considerably,” she said.

“We get lots of good testimonials back. People bring in their hydro bills and are just thrilled with how much money they’re saving.”

There are also manufacturer grants and BC Hydro energy grants that can cut the cost more than $800 off the installation, and with proper maintenance the heat pump can last up to 20 years.

“Now is a good time to buy because there are manufacturer rebates in spring and fall,” Kristen said.

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It’s a family affair for realtor Carla Arnold ■ Katie Maximick katie.maximick @comoxvalleyrecord.com

If knowing homes is genetic, then Royal LePage realtor Carla Arnold definitely got the skill from her parents. Even her 29-year-old son Andrew has the family gene, as he’s currently working as Carla’s assistant and sharing her office as he studies for his real estate license.

“He’s so much fun,” Carla said about her son, smiling. “He keeps me laughing all of the time.”

Real estate is undoubtedly a family affair for Carla, who initially developed her love for homes as a child watching her parents flip houses.

When she grew up, she and her husband Christopher started to flip houses as well, until the 1980s when Carla moved into real estate at the age of 27. To her it was a natural career move.

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situations, Carla can stay calm and focused, making the process easier whether it’s for first-time buyers or downsizing seniors.

“It’s really the emotional side of helping people that I love,” Carla explained. “It’s not about selling things – you’re helping make huge and often difficult changes in their lives, so I like helping people through that process.”

With her son Andrew about to enter the family business of working with homes, Carla is hoping to pass on her own philosophy that selling homes should focus on easing the sometimes difficult transition of buying a home, not on making commission.

“It’s not about making money,” she said. “It’s about doing the right thing for people.”

You can read more about Carla Arnold on her website, www. carlaarnold.com

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Single Level Rancher in Comox... this bungalow style (built in 1998) 3 bedrooms, 2 baths is a great starter, or for those slowing down & features lane access & easy care fenced back yard. With newer roof, hotwater tank & appliances... a Comox deal!! contact Ross

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FULL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON SITE 625 England Ave., Courtenay

250.897.3999

OPEN HOUSE AMAZING EAST COURTENAY HOME

2 ACRE ESTATE

ELEGANT COMOX PATIO HOME

RESIDENTIAL �

NEW LISTINGS �

OUTSTANDING VALUE

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

NEW CAMPBELL RIVER LISTING

OUR FEATURE REALTOR Charlotte Switzer

NEW LISTING

Build Your Dream Home

Immaculate

• Spacious 2 BR, 2 bath + den • Elegant design with cathedral ceilings • A very desirable quiet location; awesome patio OPEN HOUSE SAT. 10-12 15-2300 Murrelet Dr., Comox • $369,900 Andrena Koch-Schulte

• In progress with guesthouse & double garage in place • 2 septic fields, two 200 amp power sources, gas to the lot • Plans for main house available OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1-3 1041 Lazo Rd., Comox • $439,900 Tracy Hopkins

Immaculate!

• 3 BR, 2 bath, 2 storey home • Updated with laminate floors & open design • Sunny landscaped back yard; quiet street perfect for kids OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1-3 3040 Elderberry Cres., Courtenay • $319,900 Andrena Koch-Schulte

Waterfront Luxury Condo

Over 50 Acres

107-2676 Island Hwy. S., Campbell River • $219,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

8770 Island Hwy., Black Creek • $999,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

• 3 BR/2 bath home in Willow Oceanside, Campbell River • Open floor plan with gas fireplace in living room • Adult-oriented, rentals and pets allowed

Charming Cape Cod-style Home

• 4 BR/2 bath home with over 1800 sq.ft.

• Cozy woodstove in living room, 2-sided gas FP in master • Close to Puntledge River walking trails

• Subdividable acreage • Allocated expansion of Miracle & Saratoga Beach area • Present minimum parcel size is 4.9 acre lots

58 Mitchell Rd., Courtenay • $299,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

• Full HD film packages available including aerial shots • Professional floor plans and pictures • Family-focused, a lifetime working with horses and a passion for Real Estate

“Honey, We’re Home!”

• Updated baths, kitchen, roof/windows • Gleaming oak floors • Move-in condition; across from park

1774 Grieve Ave., Courtenay • $294,900 Rob Phillips

Call her cell: 250-702-6552

RESIDENTIAL � GLEN URQUHART DRIVE

NEW PRICE!

• 3 level, 3 BR, bath on each level • 2 dens, 2 family rooms, 1 rec room • Separate workshop, lane access, 1/2 acre!

1110 Glen Urquhart Dr., Courtenay • $439,900 Rob Phillips

CLOSE TO CFB COMOX

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

NEW PRICE

BEST VIEWS IN COMOX VALLEY

Light Industrial Zoned

Rancher Duplex in Central Comox

0.43 Acre Zoned Commercial

Priced Below Assessment Value

Unobstructed City & Mountain Views

Charming 2 BR/2 Bath Home

1506 Ryan Rd., Comox • $325,000 Charlotte Switzer

A-650 Cormorant St., Comox • $249,900 ‘Charlotte Switzer

1049 Braidwood Ave., Courtenay • $349,000 Charlotte Switzer

340 Nelson St., Union Bay • $499,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

395 Evergreen Ave. • $499,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

35 Mitchell Rd., Courtenay • $299,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

• Lovely 2 BR/2 bath duplex • Convenient 1 level layout • Fully fenced, easy-care lot

• 1.03 acre property close to CFB Comox • 30x36 concrete block shop could be rehabilitated • Value based on land only

• 4 BR/3 bath updated home on commercial zoned property • Extra income with 1 downstairs room rented for $700 • Mountain view, sunroom & many more future options

• Spacious & updated 4 BR, 3 bath home, premier location • Hot tub with 180-degree exposure to the amazing views • Lower level 1 BR inlaw suite

RESIDENTIAL �

217-303 Arden Rd., Courtenay • $384,900 Darren Anonson

COURTENAY EAST

DYNAMITE DUPLEX

• 3 BRs, 4 baths, bright with open main floor • Built on a large city lot • Private back yard with mountain views

• Great location • New roof • Move-in ready

4715 Cherry Ridge Dr., Courtenay • $417,000 Kevin Reid

1525B 1st St., Courtenay • $247,700 Kevin Reid

FULLY RENOVATED

CHARACTER HOME W/STUNNING VIEWS!

GOURMET KITCHEN

WELL PRICED HOME ON DENMAN!

• High-end kitchen with granite counters • 3rd floor luxury condo • Sunny side with glacier views 531-3666 Royal Vista Way, Courtenay • $309,900 Tracy Hopkins

Toll Free ........................................... 800-715-3999 Denman Island & Union Bay .. 250-335-2551 Hornby Island ................................ 250-335-1720 Cumberland ................................... 250-400-3997

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COUNTRY LIVING CLOSE TO TOWN!

3RD FLOOR CORINTHIA CONDO

Perfect Hobby Farm • 2502 sq.ft. with 4 BR/2 bath • Spa-like ensuite • Updated w/new heat pump, septic, plumbing & electrical

• 4.89 acres, 2560 sq.ft., 3 BR/3 bath, many upgrades done • New horse paddock/round pen • Detached workshop; close to walking trails

2470 England Rd., Courtenay • $510,000 Sylvie Schroeder

5603 1st St., Union Bay • $459,000 Sylvie Schroeder

• 4 BR/1 bath home requires updating • Great location for a multi-family project • Perfect holding property to rezone in the future 1375 Piercy Ave., Courtenay • $259,900 Pat Mason

• 2 BR, 2 bath & den • Granite, hardwood flooring • All the luxuries including stainless steel appliances 636-3666 Royal Vista Way, Courtenay • $318,500 Andrena Koch-Schulte

2 BR CONDO COMOX

NEWEST LUXURY CONDO…

Bargain Priced

… in Corinthia Estates!

105B-698 Aspen Rd., Comox • $104,900 Rob Phillips

614-3666 Royal Vista Way, Courtenay • $324,900 Pat Mason

• 5 appliances, including in-suite laundry • 12-year tenant, at $725/mo.

• Smoker, so reflected in price

• 2 BR/2 bath condo with better-than-new features • Top-of-the-line appliances, built-in cabinets • Retractable awning; alarm system

LOTS & ACRES

HOME & STUDIO ON 5 ACRES

Beautiful Corner Unit

30-1957 Guthrie Rd., Comox • $164,900 Tracy Hopkins

• Cozy gas FP & open kitchen with wood cabinets • Beautifully landscaped, fenced yard with water feature • Just steps away from Puntledge Park & hiking trails

HORNBY & DENMAN ISLANDS �

CONDOS & TOWNHOUSES �

• New spacious kitchen • New large ensuite • A must see

• Updated 4 BR/2 bath home w/2173+ sq.ft. of comfort • Hardwood floors, wood FP & newer custom deck • 0.5 acres perfectly located in prestigious neighbourhood

CHARACTER HOME ON 0.6 ACRE

CONDOS & TOWNHOUSES �

2013 BUILT RANCHER

• 3 BR/2 bath, heat pump • 1553 sq.ft., patio & big yard • No GST; warranty remaining

NEW PRICE!

NEW PRICE

• Steps to a gorgeous sandy beach • .56 acre, 2 BR/2 bath home with double garage • Fenced, septic & well, and older studio

• Come and check out this Hornby jewel • Large family home on a very private 5 acres • Self-contained studio for the artisan or guests

1731 Baikie Rd., Denman Island • $260,000 Sylvie Schroeder

1080 Central Rd., Hornby Island • $529,000 Donna Tuele

10 ACRES IN CENTRAL LOCATION

CLOSE TO SANDPIPER BEACH

Close to Tribune Bay Provincial Park

A-Frame Cabin, Perfect Summer Escape

Lot F Slade Rd., Hornby Island • $385,000 Donna Tuele

4925 Arthurs Rd., Hornby Island • $269,000 Donna Tuele

• Bright & beautiful acreage with drilled well • Zoned R3 – allows for 2 homes • Great location close to Island Trail Network

• Easy-use A-frame cabin with 1 BR + loft • Snippet view of ocean; drilled welll & septic system • 0.51 acre property – room for extra company

SOUTH WIND RETREAT

WAITING FOR YOUR NEW HOME!

Across the Road from Beach Access

• 3 BR/1 bath home with expansive deck • On private & tranquil 2.49 acre lot across from Clam Shell Park • Investment opportunity – can be rented

6970 Anderson Dr., Hornby Island • $449,000 Donna Tuele

• 2.6 acre building lot • Backing onto Seal Bay Nature Park • Beautiful large mature trees Lot 13 Lois Jane Pl., Courtenay • $227,500 Kevin Reid

Four-time Winner of the Vancouver Island Real Estate Company of the Year Lance Berrington Managing Broker

Darren Anonson

Ray Francis

Dave Hiley

Tracy Hopkins

Don Hughes

Andrena Koch-Schulte Personal Real Estate Corp.

Pat Mason

Tara McFee

Property Manager

Rob Phillips

Kevin Reid

Sylvie Schroeder

Joan Smillie

Charlotte Switzer

Donna Tuele

Jenessa Tuele

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FULL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON SITE 625 England Ave., Courtenay

250.897.3999

OPEN HOUSE AMAZING EAST COURTENAY HOME

2 ACRE ESTATE

ELEGANT COMOX PATIO HOME

RESIDENTIAL �

NEW LISTINGS �

OUTSTANDING VALUE

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

NEW CAMPBELL RIVER LISTING

OUR FEATURE REALTOR Charlotte Switzer

NEW LISTING

Build Your Dream Home

Immaculate

• Spacious 2 BR, 2 bath + den • Elegant design with cathedral ceilings • A very desirable quiet location; awesome patio OPEN HOUSE SAT. 10-12 15-2300 Murrelet Dr., Comox • $369,900 Andrena Koch-Schulte

• In progress with guesthouse & double garage in place • 2 septic fields, two 200 amp power sources, gas to the lot • Plans for main house available OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1-3 1041 Lazo Rd., Comox • $439,900 Tracy Hopkins

Immaculate!

• 3 BR, 2 bath, 2 storey home • Updated with laminate floors & open design • Sunny landscaped back yard; quiet street perfect for kids OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1-3 3040 Elderberry Cres., Courtenay • $319,900 Andrena Koch-Schulte

Waterfront Luxury Condo

Over 50 Acres

107-2676 Island Hwy. S., Campbell River • $219,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

8770 Island Hwy., Black Creek • $999,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

• 3 BR/2 bath home in Willow Oceanside, Campbell River • Open floor plan with gas fireplace in living room • Adult-oriented, rentals and pets allowed

Charming Cape Cod-style Home

• 4 BR/2 bath home with over 1800 sq.ft.

• Cozy woodstove in living room, 2-sided gas FP in master • Close to Puntledge River walking trails

• Subdividable acreage • Allocated expansion of Miracle & Saratoga Beach area • Present minimum parcel size is 4.9 acre lots

58 Mitchell Rd., Courtenay • $299,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

• Full HD film packages available including aerial shots • Professional floor plans and pictures • Family-focused, a lifetime working with horses and a passion for Real Estate

“Honey, We’re Home!”

• Updated baths, kitchen, roof/windows • Gleaming oak floors • Move-in condition; across from park

1774 Grieve Ave., Courtenay • $294,900 Rob Phillips

Call her cell: 250-702-6552

RESIDENTIAL � GLEN URQUHART DRIVE

NEW PRICE!

• 3 level, 3 BR, bath on each level • 2 dens, 2 family rooms, 1 rec room • Separate workshop, lane access, 1/2 acre!

1110 Glen Urquhart Dr., Courtenay • $439,900 Rob Phillips

CLOSE TO CFB COMOX

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

NEW PRICE

BEST VIEWS IN COMOX VALLEY

Light Industrial Zoned

Rancher Duplex in Central Comox

0.43 Acre Zoned Commercial

Priced Below Assessment Value

Unobstructed City & Mountain Views

Charming 2 BR/2 Bath Home

1506 Ryan Rd., Comox • $325,000 Charlotte Switzer

A-650 Cormorant St., Comox • $249,900 ‘Charlotte Switzer

1049 Braidwood Ave., Courtenay • $349,000 Charlotte Switzer

340 Nelson St., Union Bay • $499,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

395 Evergreen Ave. • $499,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

35 Mitchell Rd., Courtenay • $299,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

• Lovely 2 BR/2 bath duplex • Convenient 1 level layout • Fully fenced, easy-care lot

• 1.03 acre property close to CFB Comox • 30x36 concrete block shop could be rehabilitated • Value based on land only

• 4 BR/3 bath updated home on commercial zoned property • Extra income with 1 downstairs room rented for $700 • Mountain view, sunroom & many more future options

• Spacious & updated 4 BR, 3 bath home, premier location • Hot tub with 180-degree exposure to the amazing views • Lower level 1 BR inlaw suite

RESIDENTIAL �

217-303 Arden Rd., Courtenay • $384,900 Darren Anonson

COURTENAY EAST

DYNAMITE DUPLEX

• 3 BRs, 4 baths, bright with open main floor • Built on a large city lot • Private back yard with mountain views

• Great location • New roof • Move-in ready

4715 Cherry Ridge Dr., Courtenay • $417,000 Kevin Reid

1525B 1st St., Courtenay • $247,700 Kevin Reid

FULLY RENOVATED

CHARACTER HOME W/STUNNING VIEWS!

GOURMET KITCHEN

WELL PRICED HOME ON DENMAN!

• High-end kitchen with granite counters • 3rd floor luxury condo • Sunny side with glacier views 531-3666 Royal Vista Way, Courtenay • $309,900 Tracy Hopkins

Toll Free ........................................... 800-715-3999 Denman Island & Union Bay .. 250-335-2551 Hornby Island ................................ 250-335-1720 Cumberland ................................... 250-400-3997

www.coastrealty.com

COUNTRY LIVING CLOSE TO TOWN!

3RD FLOOR CORINTHIA CONDO

Perfect Hobby Farm • 2502 sq.ft. with 4 BR/2 bath • Spa-like ensuite • Updated w/new heat pump, septic, plumbing & electrical

• 4.89 acres, 2560 sq.ft., 3 BR/3 bath, many upgrades done • New horse paddock/round pen • Detached workshop; close to walking trails

2470 England Rd., Courtenay • $510,000 Sylvie Schroeder

5603 1st St., Union Bay • $459,000 Sylvie Schroeder

• 4 BR/1 bath home requires updating • Great location for a multi-family project • Perfect holding property to rezone in the future 1375 Piercy Ave., Courtenay • $259,900 Pat Mason

• 2 BR, 2 bath & den • Granite, hardwood flooring • All the luxuries including stainless steel appliances 636-3666 Royal Vista Way, Courtenay • $318,500 Andrena Koch-Schulte

2 BR CONDO COMOX

NEWEST LUXURY CONDO…

Bargain Priced

… in Corinthia Estates!

105B-698 Aspen Rd., Comox • $104,900 Rob Phillips

614-3666 Royal Vista Way, Courtenay • $324,900 Pat Mason

• 5 appliances, including in-suite laundry • 12-year tenant, at $725/mo.

• Smoker, so reflected in price

• 2 BR/2 bath condo with better-than-new features • Top-of-the-line appliances, built-in cabinets • Retractable awning; alarm system

LOTS & ACRES

HOME & STUDIO ON 5 ACRES

Beautiful Corner Unit

30-1957 Guthrie Rd., Comox • $164,900 Tracy Hopkins

• Cozy gas FP & open kitchen with wood cabinets • Beautifully landscaped, fenced yard with water feature • Just steps away from Puntledge Park & hiking trails

HORNBY & DENMAN ISLANDS �

CONDOS & TOWNHOUSES �

• New spacious kitchen • New large ensuite • A must see

• Updated 4 BR/2 bath home w/2173+ sq.ft. of comfort • Hardwood floors, wood FP & newer custom deck • 0.5 acres perfectly located in prestigious neighbourhood

CHARACTER HOME ON 0.6 ACRE

CONDOS & TOWNHOUSES �

2013 BUILT RANCHER

• 3 BR/2 bath, heat pump • 1553 sq.ft., patio & big yard • No GST; warranty remaining

NEW PRICE!

NEW PRICE

• Steps to a gorgeous sandy beach • .56 acre, 2 BR/2 bath home with double garage • Fenced, septic & well, and older studio

• Come and check out this Hornby jewel • Large family home on a very private 5 acres • Self-contained studio for the artisan or guests

1731 Baikie Rd., Denman Island • $260,000 Sylvie Schroeder

1080 Central Rd., Hornby Island • $529,000 Donna Tuele

10 ACRES IN CENTRAL LOCATION

CLOSE TO SANDPIPER BEACH

Close to Tribune Bay Provincial Park

A-Frame Cabin, Perfect Summer Escape

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More Than a Red Door: Feng Shui for Gardens and Outdoor Spaces

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The More Than a Red Door: Feng Shui for Gardens and Outdoor Spaces workshop will offer a basic introduction to the principles of the centuries-old practice of feng shui – ‘the ancient art of placement.’

Gardeners looking to add some real ‘flower power’ to their yards and patios this season are invited to attend a special workshop 7 – 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at St. John the Divine Church in Courtenay. The event is being hosted by Terri Perrin, Fine Art of Intention Feng Shui, and is in support of The Gardens on Anderton in Comox. ‘The Gardens’ are operated by the Anderton Therapeutic Garden Society, which is a volunteer-run, non-profit society that provides a unique therapeutic garden through diverse, enjoyable, interactive and healing activities for people of all ages and abilities.

The More Than a Red Door: Feng Shui for Gardens and Outdoor Spaces workshop will offer a basic introduction to the principles of the centuries-old practice of feng shui – ‘the ancient art of placement.’ Participants will learn how feng shui applies to outdoor spaces and how to mindfully select vegetation, statuary and landscape design elements that support the changes you want to manifest in your life.

“Most people think that to implement feng shui all you need to do is paint your front door red and wait for the magic to happen,” explains Perrin, who is an avid gardener, as well as

a certified feng shui consultant and author.

“While a colourful front door can give your home a significant energy boost, it takes ‘more than a red door.’

This two-hour workshop will cover everything from the best placement for compost bins, to the effects of various lot shapes, the do’s and don’ts of water features, raising the energy of your garden by growing up, choosing plants according to the Five Elements of Feng Shui, and much more.”

In addition to Perrin’s talk about garden feng shui, attendees will also enjoy a 10-minute presentation about The Gardens on Anderton.

In addition, there will be information tables from the Anderton Therapeutic Garden Society, Home SOULutions Remediation, The Amazing Tower Garden, Fine Art of Intention Feng Shui, and possibly other gardening-related products or services. Free refreshments will be provided courtesy of Home SOULutions Remediation.

Tickets to the May 14 event are $20 (cash) at the door, however, advance pre-registration is required in order to manage attendance numbers. FMI visit the ‘Upcoming Events’ page on the Fine Art of Intention Feng Shui website (www.fineartofintention.com) or call Terri at 250-218-4952.

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“It still has a little bit of a stigma to it because there are a lot of people who think it’s going to be the most expensive without comparing prices,” she added. “They’ll go to the big box stores first, and our prices are often less.”

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“Our tagline is ‘Quality and service worth remembering.’ We feel that it’s fair, everyday pricing and that the quality and service are there, and that’s why we get so many referrals.”

Hunter Douglas is set to launch new products, lift systems and fabrics on July 1, all which will be on display at Blinds & Bubbles Boutique. Tracey encourages the community to come check them out, and to give Nero the terrier poodle (and the store’s “customer service expert”) a belly rub while they’re at it.

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Vacation in the lovely Comox Valley at this boutique hotel & spa. Fully furnished unit with kitchen & laundry. 1/4 share that earns revenue when you’re not here. Come play & pamper yourself in this West Coast playground.

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The images are details of work in the group show “re.search” including: (left to right – in three part image) a print by Linda Perron, a video still from Jeff Brett’s recordings of an anagama kiln and Gordon Hutchen’s ceramic work, made in this kiln. re.search is one of three shows opening tonight at the Comox Valley Art Gallery. Below, a promotional image for the show “As You Are,” featuring details of work by (top to bottom) PHOTOs submitted Sylwia Gustyn, Natasha Ouimette and Terri Stelfox.

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Three new shows at CVAG The Comox Valley Art Gallery is hosting an opening public reception on Thursday evening, April 30, for three new shows that investigate relationships between research, documentation and contemporary art practices.

The pre-show event will start at 6 p.m. with an informal artist talk by recent BFA graduates Sylwia Gustyn, Natasha Ouimette and Terri Stelfox, along with faculty and staff from North Island College/Emily Carr Fine Arts Programs.

The pre-show talk offers the public a glimpse into the diverse ways in which artists make their work, their education experiences and the issues that inspire their production. The opening reception will run from 7-9 p.m.

The talk and reception are family friendly, free and open to the public.

As You Are

As You Are is a group show featuring local emerging artists Gustyn, Ouimette and Slelfox, who have earned their degree from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design external BFA program, offered in partnership with the fine arts department at North Island College campus, here in the Comox Valley.

Like many contemporary artists, these three graduating students utilize a variety of processes in their art making including painting, drawing,

printmaking, video, image software and bookmaking.

Sylwia Gustyn’s prolific body of printmaking will be on exhibit as part of this show. Gustyn’s work focuses on an experimental approach to printmaking, influenced and inspired by her extensive research into quantum mechanics and the work of sociologist and philosopher Bruno Latour.

Sidescroll is Natasha Ouimette’s extensive media work based on a daily drawing challenge that she initiated in September, 2014. The artwork was produced using digital imaging software which was then assembled into a scrolling video, representing a snapshot of this past year of school.

Terri Stelfox’s project “Verna’s Bicycle,” is a personal narrative that documents changes in a family member’s life. Working with solar plates to create intaglio and relief prints, Stelfox then combines these with hand drawn imagery in the creation of a large format handmade book.

re.search

Concurrent with the BFA exhibition, CVAG is presenting re.search, a group show by NIC and ECUAD fine arts staff and faculty including: Jeff Brett, Linda Perron, Joyce Lindemulder, Sandra Semchuk, Sara Vipond, Gordon Hutchens, Carrie Tannant, Alan Burgess and Scott Bullick.

“The show is a reframing of exhibition making as a community of practice, gathering together the creative inquiry of 10 visual artists/art educators/researchers and turning the gallery presentation space into a laboratory for experimentation and inquiry,” offers CVAG curator Angela Somerset. “The artists are working independently and collaboratively and the project will evolve during the run of the show.”

Pathways

The third project on display at CVAG is a group show entitled Pathways, by children from three local early learning centres including Roseberry Preschool, Brooklyn StrongStart and Tigger Too preschool. The groups have created an exhibition of their research around the theme of pathways, in response to encounter with local and imaginary flora and fauna, using a diverse range of approaches and media.

All three shows will run at CVAG from May 1 to June 6. The gallery will be open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for statutory holidays.

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Swing Street plays for GSJS The Swing Street Band will be recognizing International Jazz Day at the Avalanche Bar this Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

At Georgia Straight Jazz Society, all we aspired for was to have fun, promote live jazz, and provide talented musicians with an opportunity to perform their art in front of a discerning audience. Clearly, we have become part of something global, and we’re proud to be contributing in our own way to making the world a nicer place.

“We will be presenting the very essence of jazz music in acknowledging some of the great standards that have become so much of jazz for many decades, together with some fine originals by our fine trombonist Jeff Agopsowicz,” said Swing Street drummer, Bill Street.

“Jeff’s compositions are ‘fantastic’ in the words of keyboard player Mike Eddy: They are difficult

Bill Street is the beat of the Swing Street Band. to play, possess rich harmonies as well as being very catchy.”

Swing Street is honoured to present Agopsowicz, who is relatively new to the Comox Valley. He brings with him a life of musical experience as well as being a fine trombonist. Audiences across Canada love his playing and fine technique.

“Alongside Jeff will be the Valley favourite Jay Havlaar on trumpet and flugelhorn; a well-known face with our regular jazz audience,” Street

continued.

“Added to these treats will be our very own local male vocalist super star Ralph Barrat, who will swing like the proverbial clappers and likely will put a smile on Frank Sinatra’s face up above, in celebration of the 100 years since Frank was born.”

Eddy will be on keys displaying his great technique and taste which has caused him to become a favourite among musicians and jazz fans in the Comox Valley scene.

“Professor” Don McKay, bass, returns at last from his Mexican adventures refreshed and ready to provide the fine playing for which he is renowned.

Street will be in the “kitchen” playing the pots and pans he has been thrashing since he was 12.

This will be an evening of tribute to jazz on a day that the jazz world will be in accord. (Paris is officially designated the capital jazz city this year.)

The Comox Valley has become a jazz haven over the last 10 years, and is now riding the crest of a popular wave since word’s out that this is the community with the jazz scene second-to-none in British Columbia, so you’re invited to join regular jazz aficionados at the Avalanche for this special evening of fine music.

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

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Theatreworks tackles textile industry with Threads of Change Today’s textile and garment industry is fraught with horrific working conditions, crimes against poorly paid hourly workers, and unimaginable inequalities between multinational owners and the mostly female and young working class.

How is it that conditions have stayed the same these last 100 years?

Theatreworks presents Threads of Change at the Old Church Theatre for three shows only, Friday, May 15 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 16, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Kymme Patrick, the artistic director of Theatreworks, has written a poignant moving story about some of the young immigrant working girls who fought for better working conditions in 1911 New York.

They were garment workers for the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. As they struggled to make a new life for themselves, often sent away from their European families to escape the drudgery of back-breaking subsistence farming, these young girls worked long difficult hours for a pittance.

Patrick is a skilled script writer and a forceful advocate of just practices and social change through drama.

Threads of Change is another powerful dramatic story, weaving fact and fiction into theatre not to be missed.

A simple tiered set, coupled with period costumes, projections and powerful words, enables Threads of Change to be an excellent dramatic production as well as a call for change in today’s garment industry.

Tickets are available at Laughing Oyster Bookstore in Courtenay or

Orca Chief author and artist at Courtenay library for reading Internationally acclaimed artist Roy Henry Vickers and author Lucky Budd have joined forces for a new book, Orca Chief; a compelling fable that teaches a powerful lesson in marine conservation and respecting the sea.

On Tuesday, May 5 both authors will be at a reading at the Courtenay Public Library. The book - the third in a nationally bestselling

series - tells the story of four hunters who are kidnapped by whales and taken to Orca Chief’s underwater home. There, they learn how to sustainably harvest the ocean’s resources. Nineteen never-before-seen artworks from Vickers bring this story to life.

The library presentation starts at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and all are welcome.

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The City of Courtenay designated the Rail Trail area to focus the clean-up on. We split up into three teams to cover the entire area. At the end of the 2 hours, we had collected 25 bags of garbage representing 120 kg/265 lbs. of garbage.

Driftwood Mall would like to thank all the following volunteers for their time and help with this event: WO Richard Wand, CFB Comox Sgt Darryl Seymour, CFB Comox MCpl Rene Addicott, CFB Comox MCpl Dave Horwood, CFB Comox MCpl Eric Larouche, CFB Comox MCpl Adam Struthers, CFB Comox Cpl Yanik Laplante, CFB Comox Pte Trevor Mclaren, CFB Comox

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Church and Tinkham at the Studio When Cindy Church and Nathan Tinkham left Victoria in the spring of 1984 to pursue a musical career, they had little idea of what lay ahead.

Beginning as a duo at the Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife, the next dozen years would find them wending their way through various collaborations and incarnations. As well as building their own careers, Church and Tinkham became part of the fabric of the folk

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and country scenes in Canada as members of the Ian Tyson band, Great Western Orchestra and Quartette. Along the way they worked with many other artists as well; Patsy Montana, Charlie Louvin, Jethro Burns, Sylvia Tyson and Murray McLauchlin to name a few.

After parting ways in 1997, Cindy continued with Quartette and went on to other projects, such as Lunch at Allen’s and The Nearness of You, a tribute to Hoagy Carmichael. Nathan performed with the Undertakin’ Daddies and continues to work many other artists. He also produces projects from his recording studio on Gabriola Island.

Now, 18 years later, they are heading back out on the road. They’re both excited to see what their separate paths over the years will bring to the music. Listeners can expect to hear new songs and direc-

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Studio Live is proud to present this dynamic duo on Saturday, May 9 at 8 p.m.

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Sinatra theme for annual ValDance Spring Gala Dance among the stars at the 18th Annual ValDance Spring Gala Ballroom Dance and Floor Show, Saturday, May 9 at the Native Sons Hall.

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Evening of poetry in honour of CVLT

In the Curled Ferns, an evening of poetry and music in honour of the Comox Valley Land Trust, is to be held at the Abbey in Cumberland on Saturday, May 9.

Nova Scotia writer and Griffin Prize winner Anne Simpson is the featured poet and will be joined by local poets Carol Neufeld and Cornelia Hoogland, as well as fiction writer Traci Skuce.

Local musician Patrick Desjardins will open the evening with music performed on the shakuhachi, a Japanese bamboo flute.

Kel Kelly, beloved local singer and songwriter, will share a selection of his original compositions.

Hosting the evening is Margo McLoughlin; storyteller, writer and former Valley resident.

“The Comox Valley Land Trust is one 2016. The new park will be called the of many local organizations who are ded- Brian and Sarah McLoughlin Gardens. icated to preserving the beauty and rural “Plans are underway to make use character of the Comox of the house on Valley,” said McLoughlin. the property for a “By working with landwriter-in-residence, The Comox Valley owners, whether private Land Trust is one of many or artist-in-resior public, the Land Trust dence program. In establishes Conservation local organizations who are order to make this Covenants, which protect dedicated to preserving the gift known to the the ecological features on beauty and rural character public, I thought it a property. would be wonderful “Several years ago, my of the Comox Valley. to invite local poets parents decided to give MARGO MCLOUGHLIN and musicians to their 11-acre beachfront gather for a beneproperty in Merville to fit in honour of the the regional district. The Comox Valley Land Land Trust has been part of that conver- Trust.” sation since my parents first proposed The evening will include a draw for a the idea. The transfer will take place in number of door prizes, one of which is

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“This is a unique opportunity to see this truly beautiful property utilized as a park setting with a writer/artist-in-residence facility,” said Jack Minard, executive director with the Land Trust. “These gardens show just how beautiful a native species garden can be and we at the Land Trust are looking forward to it being open to the public at select times each year.”

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Those aren’t really numbers that send car enthusiasts’ Helping me harness those 123 horses was the 6-speed hearts racing, but for a lot of people, less is more. That manual transmission. Again, another pleasant sursaying holds especially true if the bulk of your driving prise. Gear throws didn’t feel too long and they glided consists of commuting to and from work. seamlessly whether up or downshifting. The clutch Chances are, a chunk of that drive time might just was light, so when I was stuck in construction traffic, be comprised of inching along in the urban jungle or I didn’t wish I was in an automatic! It just all worked perhaps cruising along at highway speeds. Either way, very well together. the Focus 1.0L can accommodate your driving style.

To help in achieving my favourable fuel results, there’s Its estimated fuel economy in the city is 8.1L/100km an auto start/stop feature that reduces gas consumpand 5.9L/100km on the highway. tion and emissions. But it wasn’t just the manual Even with my lead foot, I managed to use an average transmission or the autostart/stop feature that helped of 7.5L/100km, which was better than the estimated my fondness grow for the Focus 1.0L EcoBoost. city fuel economy, since I did most of my driving It came with some optional equipment that made it around town. look better, and gave me a few creature comforts that If looking for big horsepower and not as ideal fuel came in handy. economy results, the Focus ST will be your best bet

The SE EcoBoost package ($1,600) adds fog lamps, a rear spoiler, a full body styling kit, and 17-inch machined alloy wheels.

The Winter Package ($700 – not that I really put it to good use at this time of year) adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, all weather floor mats and a power/heated mirror.

While visibility is pretty good from all angles, the Reverse Sensing System ($700) can always lend a helping hand.

Overall, I quite liked this sedan. The Focus is comfortable, compact and certainly has a convenient engine size for the city.

When considering the Focus with the 1.0L EcoBoost, it’s only available on the SE trim (MSRP of $18,849) and comes as part of the aforementioned EcoBoost package ($1,600.)

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The first generation Rogue was voted `best new vehicle in class` by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), when introduced for the 2008 model year.

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The S and SV trims can come with The all-wheelfront-drive or all-wheel drive editions get drive and a top-line SL a 10.6/9.1 L/100 is strictly all-wheel drive. km (city-highway) The newer SV trim adds rating. (compared to an S trim) Nissan’s Xtronic 17-inch alloy wheels, CVT (continuously roof rails, privacy glass, variable transmisa polished stainless sion) uses adaptive steel exhaust tip, a The first logic control to backup monitor, dual adjust gear ratios vanity mirrors, a cargo generation Rogue to different driving cover, heated seats, a was voted ‘best and CD stereo with 4.3-inch new vehicle in class’ situations driver demands. colour display, and a by the Automobile All-wheel-drive USB port. sends power to Power in all trim Journalists the front wheels levels comes from an Association of under normal opadvanced large capacity erating conditions 2.5 litre 4-cylinder dou- Canada (AJAC). (for best fuel econble-overhead-camshaft Bob McHugh omy). There’s also engine with continua locked 50/50 ously variable valve mode, which is useful on snow control. It can produce up to 170 covered or slippery road surfaces. hp and 175 lb-ft of torque. Tuned to Rogue’s rear independent multi-link provide a healthy amount of torque suspension is also interesting. In a low engine speeds, it makes a addition to offering a better ride Rogue fairly quick off the line, yet than a conventional strut type susit`s surprisingly easy of fuel. pension it’s a more compact design, The lighter front-drive models are

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1971-78 Cadillac Eldorado: The 1967-70 Eldo was a paragon of Bill Mitchell good taste. Let’s just say that the 1971-78 Eldo was a bit more Superfly than Don Draper. Still, with its massive 500-cubic-inch V-8, this was a car with more presence than Big Paul Castellano.

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SPORTS Vikes’ spring hoops camp here ■ Earle Couper coup @comoxvalleyrecord.com

The Comox Valley Athletic Association is holding its Spring 2015 Girls Vikes Camp this weekend at Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School.

UVic women’s basketball head coach Dani Sinclair and assistant coach Leanne Evans will be conducting the clinics, which are open to girls in Grades 8 to 12.

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1 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A contribution from Canadian Tire has reduced the cost of the camp to $50, and there are still a few spots available. Preregistration is required by contacting John Lewis 250-337-0029, 250-218-2537, johnnymlewis@hotmail.com or Kerry Barth 250-218-2600, kerry. barth74@gmail.com CVAA organizers note this spring camp is an excellent opportunity for players to learn news skills and prepare for the upcoming club and regional basketball

season.

Sinclair has been head coach of the Vikes women since 2012. She was 1998-99 CIS Rookie of the Year with the McMaster Marauders and three-time Ontario University Athletics all-star.

She is the head coach of Basketball B.C.’s Vancouver Island Training Centre and head coach of B.C. Under 15 girls provincial team.

In 2011, she was an assistant coach for Team Canada at the 21011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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Evans competed for the UBC Thunderbirds from 2005-09, winning CIS national titles in 2006 and 2008.

She was actively involved with the Canadian women’s national team program from 2004-11 and represented Canada at the junior, young women’s and senior women’s level.

Evans played professionally overseas for the Townsville Fire in Australia and Stockholm 08 in Sweden.

Send short snowsports videos to be eligible for prizes The Mount Washington Ski Patrol Association is now accepting entries for the inaugural Chute Shorts Film Festival.

“Although the past winter snow season was a bit shorter than we are used to enjoying on Vancouver Island, we know there are a lot of great videos out there showing people having fun in the snow on Vancouver Island,” said MWSPA vice-president Martin Martens.

Videos must have a primary focus on winter outdoor snow sports. The Chute Shorts Film Festival is accepting videos that are five to seven minutes in length.

The videos must be edited and tell a story about having fun in the snow at Mount Washington Alpine Resort or anywhere on Vancouver Island.

“Not only can entries show skiing and snowboarding, we are also accepting entries about snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice climbing, snowmobiling, or any snow sports activity on Vancouver Island,” Martens said.

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The Chute Shorts Film Festival is scheduled for movie nights in early November at venues in Victoria, Nanaimo, Campbell River and the Comox Valley. “We plan to show the best 10-12 videos submitted to the festival.

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Racers ready for new season this Saturday After exactly 225 days, Saratoga Speedway opens this weekend for its 47th year of racing.

The Hornet cars, Roadrunners, Crash to Pass cars, Figure 8s and the Bomber cars will all make their season debuts this Saturday, all fighting for double points, which will all be capped off by an amazing firework show.

After a month of practising, the ever-growing Hornet car class is ready to take to the track with over 10 new rookie drivers entering the field. With over 40 cars registered last season, this year’s Hornet class is looking to continue that trend.

The fan-favourite Crash to Pass class will also be the card this weekend, with yet another good field of cars entering the action. The Roadrunner class is looking to continue its tight racing in 2015.

Last year we saw the championship won on the very last race, and with some new faces entering the class this year, the points race will once again be very competitive.

The Bomber car class is looking to make a rebound in 2015. After a poor car count in 2014, the Bombers are looking to at least double their car count in 2015, with many new and old faces returning to the class. Finally, the Figure 8 class will also be on the card on Saturday, running as a “for fun” class once again this year.

With many exciting weekends on the 2015 schedule, Saratoga Speedway looks forward to seeing everyone at the track this year, for some great family entertainment, and we will see you all this weekend for the debut of the 2015 season.

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PGA Tour stopping at Crown Isle ■ Earle Couper coup @comoxvalleyrecord.com

PGA Tour Canada’s British Columbia Q-School, the third of three qualifying tournaments for players to earn status on PGA Tour Canada in 2015, will take place May 5-8 at Crown Isle

Resort & Golf Community.

For the second consecutive year, a field of 132 competitors will tee it up in hopes of earning their card to play this summer on PGA Tour Canada, which will play 12 events with $175,000 purses across Canada in 2015.

PGA Tour Canada players compete to finish in the top five on the Order of Merit, which earns them status on the Web.com Tour, the only path to the PGA Tour, for

the following season. At the qualifying tournament, the winner will be fully exempt on Tour for 2015, finishers 2-18 will earn exempt status through the first six events of the season, and the rest of the top-40 plus ties will earn conditional status.

“Crown Isle is thrilled to once again host this year’s PGA Tour Canada Qualifier,” said Crown Isle director of golf Rod Prieto. “Over the past several months our

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The Toonie Race Series is the result of collaboration between UROC and local 13-year-old mountain bike prodigy Emily Johnston, who’s fresh off victories in the Cumberland XC and Cumberland DH races in April.

“I wanted to come up with a way to give back to the cycling community for all the support and mentorship I’ve received,” explains Johnston.

“The Toonie Races aren’t about qualifying for the World Cup, they’re about having fun, maybe improving your skills a bit and just enjoying the trails with others who love the sport of mountain biking.”

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Ball season in Black Creek

The ice can be seen starting to form on the shoreline of Spider Lake.

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Take note of tipping points The concept of “tipping points” when looking at climate change seems too complex and remote to ■ Ralph Shaw have much meaning OUTDOORS to the pursuits of recreational fishing and hunting in the span of a lifetime. But maybe it is time to take a second look at some of the tipping points going on around us and consider their implications.

Life systems and changes are going on at a continuous rate that has much to do with the ecological changes and physical shifts that make up the natural world. Tipping points can be instantaneous or centuries in making changes in nature.

For example the tipping point for water from a liquid to a solid (as in ice) is 0 degrees Celsius and from liquid to a gas (as in steam) is 100 degrees Celsius. These tipping points are part of our everyday lives.

The photograph with the column shows two stages of water’s tipping points in our local situation. The rain has changed to snow and the surface of the lake is about to change from a liquid state to a solid as it freezes.

Nature is full of examples of natural tipping points. If you have fished the Interior lakes of our province you may be aware of the common condition of “winter kill” where the trout in a lake will all be dead in the spring when the ice comes off. They die from a lack of oxygen in the water under the ice that creates a tipping point beyond which they cannot survive.

If you were growing scallops off Nile Creek you would realize that your scallops have hit a tipping point where they die due to acidification in our marine waters brought on by increased carbon-dioxide dissolved in the water as a result of climate change.

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This also includes the western coastlines of British Columbia.

That warm water has implications for Pacific salmon. Salmon are not a species of fish that do well in warm water and it is a threat to their survival. There are also fewer food sources. With regards to the tipping point for our salmon and warm water, it is speculation as to whether or not the condition prevails until our fish seek colder waters in the Arctic and leave the new warm Pacific to tuna and jellyfish.

There is another tipping point for salmon in climate change that leads to warmer summers, lower snowfall and glacier melts – with the result that rivers have low waters that are too warm for salmon to make their annual spawning runs. These multiple tipping points will be sudden as in a single spawning season.

As a prediction for 2015 I see increased numbers of salmon migrating down our cooler inside waters this year.

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

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Black Creek is organizing local softball for all ages and all skill levels.

“Let’s get some community softball started in Black Creek,” a spokesperson said.

Ball at the Hall starts this Friday, May 1 from 4-6 p.m. at the Black Creek Community Centre, 2001 Black Creek Rd. Everyone is welcome.

Coach Cristi Sacht has combined the T-Ball and Youth Baseball age groups into two hours of community softball.

Kids will be split into groups according to age, where they will learn fun drills and skill development.

The second hour will be spent playing a game where kids get to put their practice into action.

Organizers say the focus is on teamwork, skill development, sportsmanship and having fun. Parent involvement is encouraged.

Ball at the Hall season runs Fridays, May 1 to June 19, with a year-end wind-up celebration on June 26. Registration is now underway. Ages four to six $39 (member)

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hen you ue to move here, and tell somewhy I decided to move one, “I’m back. from the Comox When I was a teenValley,” what do they ager, I swore that once ■ Katie Maximick I got out of the Valley, think?

Do they assume I’d never move back BORN AND RAISED that you’re a granohome. A lot of us felt la-eating tree hugger who loves that way and couldn’t wait to get the ocean, or maybe that you’re out of here. Maybe it’s because over the age of 65? It’s possible back then there wasn’t a lot going they’d ask you if it’s hard to find on here for your typical prework here, or if you struggle to smartphone-era teenager (espeget by on a less-than-stellar wage cially where I lived; in Comox), compared to the rest of the B.C. but maybe we just didn’t realize Maybe they would even ask how good we had it. It’s safe to you, “Hey, isn’t Pam Anderson say both are probably true. from there?”

Now in my 30s, I know the To outsiders, being from the value of the Valley, so my husComox Valley can mean many band and I left behind our high things, and come with even more incomes of the oil and gas indusstereotypes. try in northeast B.C. to settle To us, we know it means how down here, where I was born and lucky we are. raised, where my family is and We get to spend our summer where my friends have returned days at Comox Lake and spend to start their own families – the our summer nights around a fire next generation of the Comox at the Goose Spit with friends. We Valley. get wet and mild winters, beautiThis place has a long past, a ful autumns and early (sometimes rich First Nations culture and a very early) springs while the rest bright future. Everywhere you go of the country is still buried in has somebody’s memory attached snow. to it, whether it’s the old boat We get to live in a place that’s launch at Point Holmes, a stool at great to raise a family and even the Waverley Hotel or a bench at better to retire in, and the views the Air Park. Everything here has aren’t bad either. a story, and I can’t wait to share Like all places, the Valley has them with you. its downsides, but they’re definitely outweighed by the upsides, Katie Maximick is a freelance columnist for the Comox Valley Record which is why many people contin-

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Donald Tyre Tyre Donald

1930 1930 -- 2015 2015 Don Don was was born born in in Victoria, Victoria, BC BC on on December December 8, 8, 1930 1930 to to Robert Robert and and Eva Eva Tyre Tyre and and passed away in Comox, passed away in Comox, BC at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General BC at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Hospital Hospital on on April April 23, 23, 2015.

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Don Don was was predeceased predeceased by by his his parents, parents, 3 3 brothers brothers and and 1 He will 1 sister. sister. He will be be lovingly lovingly remembered

by Iris, remembered by Iris, his his devoted devoted wife wife of of 66 66 years, years, children children Linda Linda (Gary), (Gary), Don Don Jr. (Suzanne), Jeannie Jr. (Suzanne), Jeannie (Terry), 6 grandchildren (Terry), 6 grandchildren and and 6 6 great-grandchildren. great-grandchildren.

A A private private family family gathering gathering will will be be held held at at a a later later date. date. owers to Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the the Heart Heart And And Stroke Foundation.

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Alastair Alastair Robert Robert Scott, Scott, 90, 90, of of Comox, Comox, British British Columbia, Columbia, passed passed away away peacefully peacefully on on Wednesday, Wednesday, April April 22nd, 22nd, 2015.

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His was a life lived with purpose, intellectual curiosity, His was a life lived with purpose, intellectual curiosity, faith, faith, compassion and humour.

Al was born in Edinburgh Scotland compassion and humour. Al was born in Edinburgh Scotland in 1924.

While stationed in the North of Scotland with in 1924. While stationed in the North of Scotland with the the Fleet his life, life, Ruth Ruth Lawrence.

Lawrence. MarMarFleet Air Air Arm, Arm, he he met met the the love love of of his ried 67 years, they raised four children (David, Susan, Alison ried 67 years, they raised four children (David, Susan, Alison and and Nancy), Nancy), and and welcomed welcomed two two grandchildren grandchildren (Andrew (Andrew and and Willow).

Willow). Al Al enjoyed enjoyed a a successful successful career career as as an an Engineer, Engineer, and and retired as Assistant Deputy Director with the Canadian retired as Assistant Deputy Director with the Canadian dedepartment of Energy, Energy, Mines Mines and and Resources.

Resources. After After he he retired, retired, he he partment of earned a PhD in philosophy.

Al was an active community volearned a PhD in philosophy. Al was an active community volunteer and member member of of the the United United Church Church of of Canada, Canada, most most rereunteer and cently Comox United United Church.

Church. He He was was also also funny funny (although (although cently at at Comox at times his his fondness fondness for for puns puns made made his his family family wince) wince) and and fun fun at times (as turn on on the the trampoline trampoline proved). proved). (as a a very very recent recent turn Alastair Alastair will will be be greatly greatly missed missed by by his his family, family, including including his his brother brother Rankin Rankin in in Scotland, Scotland, son-in-law son-in-law Robert, Robert, and and many many friends in Comox, Qualicum Beach, Belleville, Ottawa and friends in Comox, Qualicum Beach, Belleville, Ottawa and Peterborough.

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It is It is with with great great sadness sadness that that the family family of the of Alfred Alfred Knopp Knopp announces his his passing passing at at announces the age the age of of 83 83 years. years. Alfred Alfred was predeceased predeceased by by his was his parents, Gustuv Gustuv and and ErnErnparents, stine; brothers: brothers: Sam, Sam, ReinReinstine; hard, Gustuv; Gustuv; sister-in-law sister-in-law hard, Mary; brother-in-law Mary; brother-in-law Louise.

Louise.

He will He will be be remembered remembered by by his brothers brothers Jakob Jakob (Emma), his (Emma), Herman (Jean); Herman (Jean); sisters sisters ErnErnstine, Rose, Rose, and stine, and sister-insister-inlaw Frankie. law Frankie. He He will will also also be deeply be deeply missed missed by by many many nieces nieces and and nephews nephews and and great great nieces and and nephews. nephews. nieces Alfred was was born born in Alfred in Alexandrowka Alexandrowka Poland, Poland, he he was was the the fourth fourth son of son of Gustuv Gustuv and and Ernstine, Ernstine, and and in in 1950 1950 they they immigrated immigrated to Canada where the family settled in Cloverdale, BC. to Canada where the family settled in Cloverdale, BC. They They farmed there farmed there until until 1960 1960 when when they they purchased purchased a a dairy dairy farm farm in Dove Creek Comox Valley.

Alfred and two of his brothers in Dove Creek Comox Valley. Alfred and two of his brothers farmed till the early 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when they sold the dairy cows farmed till the early 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when they sold the dairy cows and and began beef beef farming. began farming. Shortly Shortly after after they they completely completely retired retired and and moved into town. moved into town.

The family family would The would like like to to thank thank Dr. Dr. Woldnik Woldnik and and the the nurses nurses and staff and staff at at Cumberland Cumberland Lodge, Lodge, for for Alfredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alfredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care care for for the the past past 8 years. years.

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He He worked worked tirelessly tirelessly on on his his own own career, career, as as well well as as volunteering volunteering for for numerous numerous boards boards and and committees committees advocating advocating for for local local agriculture. agriculture. He He was was always always known known to to bring bring a a smile smile and and a a bad bad sense sense of of humor humor wherever wherever he he went went and and made made certain certain that that those those around around him him also also had had something something to to laugh laugh at. at. In In September September of of 2013, 2013, Gary Gary married married his his childhood childhood crush crush Joan Joan who who brought brought out out a a happiness happiness in in him With that that happiness happiness he he him that that had had never never been been seen seen before. before. With fought one hell of a fight ght against against cancer cancer and and will will be be forever forever remembered by all all that that loved, loved, worked, worked, and and played played with with him. him. remembered by Gary Gary was was predeceased predeceased by by his his marvelous marvelous mother mother Therese Therese and and brother brother Steven.

Steven. He He sadly sadly leaves leaves behind behind his his wife wife Joan, Joan, children Erik, Abby, Abby, Jodi children Erik, Jodi (Tyler) (Tyler) and and grandbuddy grandbuddy Edgar, Edgar, his his fantastic father, Dave, and siblings, Grant (Lauralee), fantastic father, Dave, and siblings, Grant (Lauralee), Rick Rick (Marcie), Barb (Doug), Judy (Chris), Terry (Colleen), Rob (Marcie), Barb (Doug), Judy (Chris), Terry (Colleen), Rob (Cheryl), (Cheryl), Kevin, Kevin, Ryan Ryan (Jen), (Jen), Ken Ken (Karen), (Karen), Andrew Andrew (Korrie), (Korrie), as as well well as as many many nieces nieces and and nephews, nephews, and and honorary honorary brothers: brothers: oor hockey guys, work colHugh (Chris), Bruce (Lori), all the floor hockey guys, work colleagues and and friends friends along along the the way. way. leagues A celebration A celebration of of life life will will be be held held at at the the Native Native Sons Sons Hall Hall on on May 9th 9th from from 1pm 1pm to to 4pm 4pm and and the the family family requests requests that that donadonaMay owers. tions be made to the Young Agrarians in lieu of flowers.

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Darrel Allen Allen Wong Wong Darrel July 15, 1958 ~ April 24, 2015 July 15, 1958 ~ April 24, 2015

With heavy With heavy hearts hearts we we are are deeply sadden deeply sadden to to announce announce the passing of our husband, the passing of our husband, dad, grandpa, grandpa, son, son, and dad, and brother, Darrel.

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Percy.

He is He is survived survived by by his his lovloving wife ing wife of of 34 34 years years Ann, Ann, daughters Teresa (Randy) daughters Teresa (Randy) and his and his grandchildren, grandchildren, who who he was was devoted he devoted too. too. BranBrandon, Joshua and Breann, don, Joshua and Breann, daughter Lisa Lisa (Garth, daughter (Garth, BroBrogen, Ainsley). gen, Ainsley). Mother Mother Vivian Vivian and and brothers brothers Randy Randy (Jackie) (Jackie) and and Gerry (Eva, Ricky, David) Gerry (Eva, Ricky, David) as as well well as as many many aunts, aunts, uncles uncles and and cousins. cousins.

Darrel was was raised Darrel raised on on the the North North end end of of the the Island, Island, where where he he started his started his lifelong lifelong career career in in logging, logging, later later to to work work for for the the union.

Working his way up to becoming the President of the union. Working his way up to becoming the President of the local in local in Courtenay, Courtenay, for for many many years. years. He He will will be be missed missed very very much by by everyone everyone who who knew knew and and loved loved him. him. much

1284 Hudson Hudson A Celebration Celebration of of Life Life will will be be held held on on May May 2nd 2nd at at 1284 A owers please please donate donate to to Rd. In Comox, at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers the the Cancer Cancer or or Alzheimer Alzheimer Societies.

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It It is is with with great great sadness sadness that that we we announce announce the the passing passing of of Gerhard Gerhard Reimann, Reimann, husband husband of of loving loving wife wife Ruth, Ruth, father father of of children children Regine, Regine, Christine, Christine, and Dieter, grandfather of and Dieter, grandfather of ten, ten, and and great-grandfather great-grandfather of of one. Gerhard passed away at St. Joesph's Hospital on April St. Joesph's Hospital on April 20th, 20th, 2015 2015 at at the the age age of of 88 88 years. Â

Gerhard emigrated from Germany Germany to to Canada Canada in in 1955 1955 and and immediately immediately fell fell in in love love with the North. His early years were spent working in a Gold Mine, and later he started his own photography business in Yellowknife.  In Yellowknife, Gerhard was involved with the local government where he served as Counsellor, Coroner, Board Member, and Chairman of the Liquor License Board.  Gerhard Gerhard had had aa lifelong lifelong dream dream of of flying, flying, and and in in 1972 1972 received received his private pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. He and Ruth enjoyed flying for many years until they retired and left the North. In In 1986, 1986, Gerhard Gerhard and and Ruth Ruth moved, moved, and and made made their their home home on on Vancouver Island, where Gerhard enjoyed 31 years of retired life. He He loved loved to to travel travel with with Ruth Ruth by by his his side, side, and and enjoyed enjoyed spending spending time time with with family family and and friends. friends.

Please Please join join us us on on May May 9th, 9th, 2015 2015 at at 22 p.m. p.m. for for Gerhard's Gerhard's Celebration Celebration of of Life Life at at the the Comox Comox Valley Valley Funeral Funeral Home Home located located at at 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay, B.C. 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay, B.C.

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REMEMBERING Marc Callarec April 30, 1964 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 28, 1995

Celebration of Life for JIM MUCKLE Will be held at Filberg Centre Sunday, May 17th 2015 2pm - 4pm R.S.V.P. 250-338-9093 or 250-871-5514

20 years have passed since the Lord called you home to your heavenly place above. The pain we felt when you left us; has now turned to thoughts of love, in remembering your struggle as you bravely fought to stay with us, but it was not to be.

Dearly loved Always remembered Sorely missed by: Dad and Bev and all the family.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF CUMBERLAND

Nar-Anon are you affected by someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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, Komokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.

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

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: At Lake Trail Neighourhood Connection Earth Week Feast a lovely little pink raincoat was left behind by one of our younger guests.

Please call to claim. 250-8971892 Sheila

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FOUND remote control key fob (GM vehicle) and 4 keys.

May be claimed by calling 250-339-6415

2015 AGM

COMOX FIRE HALL

Tuesday, May 5th

FOUND: Sun April 19/15 3pm, by Winners/Staples in the parking lot. Leopard print change purse. Call to identify 250-338-5811

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HELP WANTED Community Support Worker The John Howard Society of North Island is hiring for the casual position of Community Support Worker until the return of the incumbent. For more details, please refer to Opportunities and Employment at www.jhsni.bc.ca Closing: Tuesday May 5, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.

MOREL MUSHROOM Pickers Wanted for Northern BC. Call Bill or Trudy (250)287-8683.

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

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THIS MAY CAUSE SOME DISCOLOURATION OF YOUR WATER (If this occurs please run your outside

Deck Hand / Yard Labourer Canoe Forest Products Ltd. (part of the Gorman Group of Companies); located near Salmon Arm BC on Shuswap Lake has an immediate onâ&#x20AC;?call labourer position available, which will lead to a fulltime position.

Reporting directly to the shift supervisor, you will be working with a team of employees who assist with our booming log inventory and residue waste for our plywood plant.

Qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ Small Vessel Operator Certificate â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Equipment Operator certificate â&#x20AC;˘ Previous experience in boom towing and heavy equipment operation is considered an advantage â&#x20AC;˘ Physical ability to perform labour intensive tasks â&#x20AC;˘ Available for shift work â&#x20AC;˘ Able to work both independently and in a team environment â&#x20AC;˘ Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks is required Canoe Forest Products offers a competitive wage rate in addition to a full range of benefits for the successful candidate. If you possess the qualifications for this position, please submit your resume by May 8, 2015 to: Human Resources Department Canoe Forest Products Ltd. Box 70 Canoe BC V0E 1K0 E: hr@canoefp.com F: 866-514-8773 www.canoefp.com Canoe Forest Products Ltd. thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Creative Orthodontics We are looking for a full time CDA, preferably with orthodontic module, but not required. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been looking to enter the ortho field or just looking for a friendly, family oriented practice to work with, then we would love to meet you. Room for variety of skills.

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HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

Instructor, Tourism & Hospitality Posting #100864 Comox Valley Campus

Instructor, Access for Students with Disabilities Posting #100861 Port Alberni Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualifications and information on how to apply to the above postings.

HELP WANTED

LOOKING FOR LYNDA...

Do you like to create/sculpt/build/work with your hands? Are you cool under pressure? Committed to high quality? Shoreline Orthodontics is looking to replace our Lab Technician, Lynda, who is leaving shortly to pursue a higher interest, Retirement! Lynda has transformed our business, arriving early, producing staggering numbers of retainers, and generally rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and rollinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the lab since 1997. If you are dedicated, fast moving, and take amazing pride in your work like Lynda, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to hear from you. Willing to train the right applicant. Wages to commensurate with experience.

Please email your resume to ph-cindy@shaw.ca. Feel free to attach a photo of your latest project with your resume and cover letter that highlights just how good you are with your hands!

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

FEMALE support worker required for young adult female in Courtenay. Requires first aid, drivers license, vehicle, english as first language, complex behavior and autism experience, meal prep & general housekeeping. Please apply to danash8688@hotmail.com or to get more information.

TRADES, TECHNICAL PERMANENT, F/T REPAIR & MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Active Campbell River Marine Transportation Company is seeking to fill the above position immediately.

It is essential that the successful candidate is available for flexible scheduling, holds a 4th Class Transport Canada Marine Engineer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Motor Certificate or Millwright experience and skills and/or full working knowledge of marine transportation equipment including diesel, gasoline, hydraulics, AC and DC electrical.

This individual willingly takes direction and also works well in a team environment.

Please forward cover letter and separate resume by email to: fordc.mlt@gmail.com no later than May 8, 2015.

We regret that only those selected for interview will be contacted.

WORK WANTED WANTED TIMBER. STANDING OR FELLED. ALL SPECIES. TOP PRICES PAID. LAND CLEARING. CALL 250-334-7555

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

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

Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

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

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Complete job details can be viewed at: http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/ our-people-employment/careers/ Western Forest Products Inc. is a margin focused integrated company safely producing lumber from coastal forests.

If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

PAINTING

COMOX VALLEY FIREWOOD- Custom cut, split, delivered. Well seasoned. Also bin rental. Call (250)703-3473.

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

ONSITE AUCTION - MAY 7, 2015 All Assets - Formerly Akari Japanese Restaurant 112 - 3000 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam, BC Complete Cooking Line, Sushi Cases, High End Furnishings & More!!!!.....View all lots ONLINE, Register to Bid & Bid via Live Broadcast. Visit www.activeauctionmart.com or call 604-371-1190 buyit@activeauctionmart.com

4 Diesel Tractors: Massey Ferguson 1080 Tractor Power Steer, 6293 hrs, 4 cyl 318 Cu. In. Good tires, ( No 3 point hitch or loader). Has PTO & draw bar. A good back up tractor. $3,500.

John Deere 2140 Tractor, Loader, Power Steering, 7510 hrs, 82 HP. PTO 74 HP Regular Bucket loader, New left fender, Engine rebuilt, newer front tires. $8,950.

Massey Ferguson 135 Tractor, Loader, Power Steering 2952hrs, Allied Loader, 3 cyl.

Perkins. Both clutches have been replaced. New tires/ Rims. New rear fenders. New Power steering cylinders and hydraulic hoses. $7,500 plus GST. Massey Ferguson 135 Tractor, Loader, Power Steering, 1376hrs, Loader, 3 cyl. Perkins 152. Cu. In. Tires good. $5,900 plus GST. Glen @ 250-792-3929

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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 778-348-0020.

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Moving Sale!

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Bedroom suites.

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Dining room table & chairs. Wicker bar stools.

Couches. Sectional couch.

Sunroom furniture.

Lots more!

Cash sales only!

Offers accepted.

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SPORTING GOODS

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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

New Holland Discbine H7320 Mower, like new, only used 40 Hrs, bought new April 13 2011. 540 pto. 65 PTO hp requirement, 7 discs, 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122;2â&#x20AC;? cutting width, flail conditioner with optional textured hood. $17,950.

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ALL NEW ITEMS: Heavy Black leather size 44 motorcycle jacket, zip pockets & sleeves, side waist adj. and belt $145. Deluxe Sleep Sound Therapy System 142 sounds, alarm radio, good for sleeping and tinnitus masking $115. Bravetti Counter Convection Oven with rotisserie $100. Last two items still in boxes. Call (250)898-8475.

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

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LOVE SEAT - $150. Queen pine bed frame - $100. Round glass coffee table - $30. Electric fireplace - Free. Electric Singer sewing machine in cabinet $30. Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bike (Brand - Giant), as new $100.

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HOT TUB Excellent running condition. $1000. 250-2878305. Campbell River.

John Deere F935 Diesel Riding Mower, 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cut, Front mower deck, 3 cylinder diesel, hydrostatic drive. $2,950. Glen @ 250-792-3929

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FUTON CUSHION 6â&#x20AC;? 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.

Heston In-Line 7110 Baler, like new bailed only 8,922 bales, bought new July 7 2011. 540 pto. 35 PTO hp requirement. 100 strokes per min. Say goodbye to banana bales. $15,950. Glen @ 250792-3929

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

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SET OF chrome kitchen table chairs with pink velour cushions, $95. (250)338-9500.

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LANDSCAPING

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LAWN MOWING, Trimming and more. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a young guy looking for honest work. Call Mike 250-702-2164 for quote.

Senior discount offered.

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

Ph. Bob at (250)334-7303.

TO FILL A MATERNITY LEAVE DENTAL CLINIC 116-750 Comox Road, POSITION.

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SENIORS INTERIOR Painting. Semi-retired 30 yrs experience.

Reliable, meticulous workmanship. Seniors pricing.

Ref. Gord 250-650-8065

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COMOX - 1705 Quatseno COMOX - 1705 Place Sat., May 2Quatseno 9am Place Sat., 2 9am 12noon.

MultiMayFamily Sale.GARAGE SALES 12noon.

MultiNo Family Sale.

Rain or Shine. early Birds.

Rain or Shine. No early Birds.

COMOX-- 2119 2111 Noel COMOX 1705 & Quatseno Ave, Sat., Sat, May COMOX2119 Noel Place May2,&9-1pm.

2 2111 9amMultifamily Sale!

Ave, Sat, May Family 2, 9-1pm.Sale.

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COMOX Church Rain or Shine.United No early Birds. 250 Beach Drive Comox Garage & COMOX United Church 250 Bake Sale.

Saturday, May 2, COMOX2119 & 2111 Noel 8:00 - Noon.

Excellent preBeach Garage & Ave,owned Sat,amDrive May 2,Comox 9-1pm.

MultigoodsSaturday, available May at the Bake Sale.

2, family Sale! right price 8:00 am - Noon. Excellent pre-

owned goods available at COURTENAY - Church 4715 Cherry COMOX United 250the right price Ridge Dr. Comox Sat. & Garage Sun. from Beach Drive & 8:30am 2:30pm.May Double Bake Sale. to Saturday, 2, bed frame, desk, kidsCherry toys, - 4715 8:00COURTENAY am Noon.

Excellent prehousehold Ridge Dr. goods.

Sat. & Sun. from owned goods the 8:30am to available 2:30pm. atDouble right price bed frame, desk, kids toys, Courtenay Flea Market household goods.

EVERY COURTENAY - SUNDAY 4715 Cherry Road from Ridge Dr. Puntledge Sat. & Sun. bottle depot Flea Market 8:30amCourtenay topast2:30pm.

Double No booking required. bed frame, desk, kids toys, EVERY SUNDAY Space $15 household goods.

Puntledge Vendors set up Road 8am-2pm depot Call past Gregbottle 250-334-1540 No booking Courtenay Flearequired.

Market Space $15 EVERY SUNDAY Vendors set up 8am-2pm Puntledge Road Call 250-334-1540 pastGreg bottle depot No booking required.

COURTENAY - 3111 Space $15 Klanawa Cres Sat May 2set 9-1:00 No early birds.

Vendors up 8am-2pm BBQ, dishwasher & housewares & Call Greg 250-334-1540 much more.

COURTENAY MULTI-Family COURTENAY Neighbourhood MULTI-Family garage sale.

Neighbourhood garage sale.

Sat. May 2, 8:30am GARAGE SALES -- noon.

Sat. May 2, everyone!

8:30am noon.

Something for Salal Place,for offeveryone!

Mission Road.

Something COURTENAY MULTI-Family Salal Place, off Mission COURTENAY: SAT., Road.

May 2, Neighbourhood garage sale.

10am-1pm.

579 5th Street, COURTENAY: SAT., May 2, St. May Johns 2,Parish Annual plant Sat. 8:30am noon.

10am-1pm.

579 baskets, 5th Street,perensale; hanging Something for everyone!

St. Johns Parishshrubs, Annualherbs, plant nials, annuals, Salal Place, off Mission Road. sale; hanging perenveggies, misc baskets, garden accessories and lots more. nials, annuals, shrubs,May herbs, COURTENAY: SAT., 2, veggies, misc garden acces10am-1pm.

579 5th Street, COURTENAY. SAT. May, 2, sories and lots more.

9am-noon.

3 FamiliesBoating St. Johns Parish Annual plant & camping stuff, wicker bassale; hanging baskets, perenCOURTENAY. SAT. May, 2, kets, rocking chair, 4 snow nials, shrubs, herbs,& 9am-noon.

3 FamiliesBoating tires, annuals, Hockey sticks, helmets veggies, misc garden acces& camping stuff, wicker basskates, tools, Zoomer pets, sories and lotsclothing more.

Barbies & kets, rocking chair, for4 teens. snow 1554 Farquharson. tires, Hockey sticks, COURTENAY. SAT. helmets May, 2,& skates, tools, Zoomer pets, COURTENAY. SATURDAY 9am-noon.

3 Families- Camping Boating May 2, &9am-noon.

Barbies clothing for teens. & items, camping stuff, wicker bas5th wheel, jet ski, other 1554 Farquharson. kets, chair, 4 snow items.rocking 947 Brooks Place.

COURTENAY. SATURDAY tires, Hockeysale, sticks, helmets GARAGE May 2 & & 3, May 2,tools, 9am-noon. skates, pets, 9am-4pm.

363Zoomer BatesCamping Drive, items, 5th wheel, jet ski, other Barbies clothing for teens.

Fanny & Bay. Household, garitems.

947 Brooks Place. Noriden,Farquharson.

8x16 greenhouse, 1554 take china, collector books, GARAGE sale, May 2 & 3, COURTENAY. SATURDAY 1926 Encyclopedia Britannica.

9am-4pm.

363 Bates Drive, May 2, 9am-noon.

Camping Fanny5thBay. Household, garitems, wheel, jet ski, other den, 947 8x16 greenhouse, items.

Brooks Place. Noritake china, collector books, GARAGE sale, May 2 & 3, 1926 Encyclopedia Britannica.

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

Call 250-338-7136 for tour.

LADYSMITH: SEMI-OCEANFRONT. View plus treed acreage. 2700â&#x20AC;&#x2122; updated home. $415,000. firm. Call (250)2458950.

NEW PRICE!!! 12-769 MERECROFT Rd. 1369sqft 2 bdrm patio home. Mntn. view.

Beautiful setting. Bareland strata. In a location that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat. 5 mins. to Merecroft Village. $277,900. 250-2878570 or 250-202-7717. C.R.

TRANSPORTATION 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

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 LOVELY CHARACTER home on 1.5 acre. RM1 zoned. 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1,610 sq.ft. detached double carport. There is a 16x16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; shop, wired 220. 2 storage sheds. This home is centrally located. Land and home very well maintained. $385,000.

Call 250-286-3947.

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

PORT HARDY: Well maintained 6-plex. Great investment $385,000. Call Noreen 250-949-6319 or email to: imagine.it@cablerocket.com PUNTLEDGE Park Riverfront Home. Large country kitchen, spacious dining/living room, 5bed 3-bath. View more online at agnesknowles.ca/home/ or email owner for information at a g n e s k n ow l e s @ o u t l o o k . c a $507,000

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

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RANCHER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 Bedroom plus large storage, 1.5 Bath, open kitchen / living area. Hardwood Bamboo Flooring new carpets in bedroom, cozy gas fireplace in living room, wood stove in family room, heat pump and Instantaneous hot water tank. Kitchen fully renovated features maple shaker cabinets, granite throughout, gas cook stove, gas BBQ Outlet on covered deck. Both baths fully renovated with jetted jacuzzi tub in main. Situated on .26 acre lot backing onto green belt with lots of boat and RV Parking. 16x20 detached garage wired for welder $330,000 call to view (250)923-0825.

OPEN HOUSE Saturdays 10am-1pm. 280 Anne Rd. 1350sqft updated 3bdrm, 2bth rancher on .25 acre close to town! New kitchen, bathrooms, roof, windows & more! $284,900. 250-702-4228. For more photos & info go to: kerr774.wix.com/forsale280annerd

RENTALS COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

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.

SHOP/WAREHOUSE space.

Cousins Rd. 2 units of 1200 sqft. (could be 1 of 2400sqft) 3 phase power. High ceilings.

Office Area.

I-2 Zoning.

Available Now! 250-703-1644, 250-338-6863 evs.

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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, good condition, sun roof, new brakes, only 126,000km, yellow- $3,400. (250)923-5069.

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 ST. AUBINS COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg., â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adult Orientedâ&#x20AC;?, 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.

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 MANOR PLACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, woodburning F/P, balcony, res. pkg., laminate flrs, peek-a-boo ocean/Mt. views, N/S, sm dog (under 20 lbs) neg. w/refs, Avail. June 1 $1,100/mth

MOBILE HOMES & PADS R.V Pad Avail.- Seniors Trailer Park. Long term only. No longer the 34ft. FMI 250-338-9618

APARTMENT/CONDO

2 ROOFTOP Cargo boxes.

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

778-420-5070

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

SURGE GUARD 30 Amp. RV power monitor. $200. 250-9231492. Campbell River.

CARS 1978, BOLER Travel Trailer, 3 way fridge, 3 burner stove, oven, hot water, furnace, awning, bth with shower, good condition, 923-6578, $6,200 obo

2011 CHEVY Impala. 4 dr.

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

SPORTS & IMPORTS

1995 Handi-Dart Bus Ford Econo, 5.8L, auto, propane, 7 passenger, 295,000km, new parts, must be seen, $3500 obo. Ph: 250-923-2481

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

Runs Great! Call 250-9231706.

APARTMENT/CONDO

1987 TOYOTA Supra- Targa Top, auto, 255,000 km, lady driven, garage parked, runs great, in Excellent condition $2850. 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

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ARRAN HOUSE

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, 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

1015 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay 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.

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

TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Renovated 2 Bedroom townhouse available. Units feature a private entrance, patio area, and lots of storage.

Ideal for family or working couple. Small dog accepted with pet deposit.

Call 250-334-9717

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

2006 JEEP Commander 4.7L / 4X4 / V8 / Mechanically in excellent cond. 7 seats. No accidents. Smooth, quiet, & fast, 235hp. Regular maintenance, new roters, wheels, brakes, battery & , transmission,tires 75%, transfer-no issues.

Everything automatic, bluetooth, rear and tire sensors, alarm, trailer hitch, no leaks, clean interior. Everything works inside. 158,000. $10,500. 778-348-0020

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave.

MARINE

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.

BOATS

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave.

12Ft. FIBREGLASS Boat w/ motor and trailer. Asking $1600. 250-287-2969

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.

18 1/2 FT BOAT with trailer.

New inboard outboard motor.

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

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.

GLENSHEE 1800 Comox Ave. 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.

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 Yamahaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Info. 250-334-4284

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A Comox Valley Community Foundation grant has been put to good use at École Puntledge Park School. French immersion students have a vastly expanded library thanks in large part to the $1,500 grant. The school library has an extra 573 books this year and the students have been challenged to read at least 40 books each by the school year’s end.

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The Comox Valley Athletic Association is holding its Spring 2015 Girls Vikes Camp this weekend at Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School.

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