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IN BRIEF Seeking artist to design award

The Comox Valley Record and Local Hero community partners have collaborated with the Comox Valley Arts Council to engage our artists in a request to create an annual “Oscarlike” award.

The annual awards will honour the amazing individuals and groups, performing exceptional acts of service that are selfless and courageous, making our community such a vibrant place to love and work.

The medium is still to be confirmed and will depend OFFER ENDS FEB 1on the chosen artist. The Record is requesting an artist who is collaborative in the UP TO design process, and who can commit on an ongoing basis for this project. We’re looking for a fairly quick response to enable the creative process. The deadline for completion of the 12 awards once approved will be May 5, 2016.

Please submit an initial sketch explaining the design elements and projected cost Φ per piece, your name and contact information your bio by March 11 to: publisher@comoxvalleyrecord.com.

ON SELECT MODELS We are looking for an “Oscar-like” award that represents the Valley, community and bravery. The award will need to be mounted on a stone or award base where recipient †names will be engraved. All 12 awards will be similar ON ALL MODELS in design.

The selected artist will be compensated for their work and highlighted in the awards souvenir publication. We look forward to creating a piece of local art that represents the Valley and our local heroes.

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At Monday’s meeting, Courtenay council unanimously approved a resolution from David Frisch to contact the BC Health Authority to 2015 investigate the seriousness of local air quality $ concerns, and advise on possible actions the WELL EQUIPPED FROM LX AT City might take.

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Boil water advisory in effect The Comox Valley Regional District, in conjunction with Island Health, issued a boil water notice Tuesday afternoon, until further notice.

Due to the intense rainfall experienced over the past week, turbidity levels have risen in both Comox Lake and the Puntledge River. Turbidity levels have been high since late last week, however, the community has benefited from an unplanned maintenance shutdown by BC Hydro, which left the Penstock (a 10-foot diameter pipeline) full of low turbidity source water last weekend.

In order to support the maintenance the CVRD is currently withdrawing water from its standby pumping station on the Puntledge River, rather than from BC Hydro’s Penstock.

This exposes the CVRD to higher levels of turbidity because of the other tributary streams that feed the Puntledge River system (e.g. Browns River and Supply Creek).

All users of the Comox Valley water system are instructed to boil their drinking water for one minute at a rolling boil.

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Four Valley residents among those honoured by Governor General ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

He has seen 40 years of incidents, 40 years of training and 40 years of growing the Comox Fire Rescue, and Fire Chief Gord Schreiner was honoured for his commitment to the department last week

by Governor General David Johnston.

He, along with three other Comox Valley residents Donald Knight, Sgt. Russell Scott Short and retired Lt.-Col. Sydney Burrows received awards at the Chan Centre for Performing Arts in Vancouver last week as part of honours presented by the governor general.

“It was a real honour; I was really flattered by this,” explained Schreiner who received the second bar to the Fire Services Exem-

plary Service Medal, in recognition of his 40 years of loyal and exemplary service to public safety in Canada.

The first bar is given after 30 years of service, he noted, and the second after 40.

“I am blessed to work at a job that I love.”

More than 150 Canadians from western Canada were recognized for their excellence, courage or exceptional dedication to service.

Knight received the Caring Canadian Award for his dedication to serving naval veterans in the Valley for more than 20 years. He advises them on the various benefits and services available to former military personnel.

He also visits local seniors’ residences to address their interests and concerns, as well as those of their families.

Short, who was instrumental in the rescue of a seriously injured hiker on Mount Arrowsmith

Governor General of Canada David Johnston presents the second bar to the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal to Gord Schreiner, fire chief at Comox Fire Rescue, in recognition of his 40 years of loyal and exemplary service to public safety in Canada.

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in September 2013, received the Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division).

He led more than 100 rescue volunteers from five different ground search and rescue organizations and utilized his expertise as a rope rescue specialist to lower the victim 1,100 metres safely down the mountain, as part

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Also receiving Caring Canadian Award, for his efforts in the arts, was Brian Balfe of Powell River.

Over the past decade, Balfe has been committed to advancing musical arts and culture in Powell

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$270K in grants from NIC Foundation

Don’t miss your opportunity to apply for $270,000 in NIC Foundation scholarships and bursaries available now at NIC. The foundation is making 350 awards of up to $3,000 each available in 2016 to help new, continuing and graduating students achieve their academic and career goals. With one online application, students could be eligible for awards based on their academic performance, financial need, career interests or community involvement.

“When we support the dreams of our students, we give them a chance to build a solid future for themselves and their families,” said Robert Buckley, foundation board chair and donor. “In turn, they become our nurses, accountants, teachers, electricians, artists, local business owners and so on, supporting the strength and growth of our communities.”

The money represents a significant investment in North Island students and communities, and addresses a tangible need.

“NIC students have tremendous talent and potential,” Buckley added. “Helping them achieve their goals is a great honour.”

Since 1991, the NIC Foundation has worked with North Island families, companies, organizations and charities to provide $1.95 million to 3,500 students throughout the college region. For many of the students, attending college would not have been possible were it not for this generosity and support.

New awards this year include the Sealand Aviation and Sealand Aerospace Awards, the Rodgers Family Excellence in Nursing Scholarship, the North Island Employment Foundation Society Award, the Kelly John Memorial Bursary, the Dorothy & Ralph Scott Memorial Bursary and a number of new Business Excellence Awards, created by NIC business administration alumni and the community’s business leaders.

NIC Foundation executive director Susan Auchterlonie thanks the growing number of families and organizations for their generous donations.

“The student awards program serves a vital role in supporting access to post-secondary education and helps hundreds of deserving students every year,” she said. “Awards are now available to students in all programming areas and at every NIC campus. Whether you are coming to NIC directly from high school or are retraining for a new career, there’s something for everyone.”

The award application deadline is April 30.

For an awards list and online application form visit www.nic.bc.ca/awards.

For more information, contact Jane Hay at 250-334-5074 or visit www.nic.bc.ca/foundation.

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“My father was a Presbyterian minister and he got the call to come to Vancouver Heights in Burnaby,” he recalls. “We came across the ocean by boat and did the whole train journey across Canada, which for me as an 11-year-old was pretty exciting.”

After playing rugby and getting a degree at UBC, Kennedy hitchhiked around Europe, with stops to play rugby for the London Irish and earn an education diploma at Queens University in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Queens was where a student named Bernadette Devlin was making a name for herself, and Kennedy wisely heeded his father’s observation that the emerging conflict could last for 30 years.

So after a year of teaching and touring Spain, Greece and Turkey, he returned to Canada on a rugby tour and landed a job teaching at Steveston High School.

“Despite trying to get out of there umpteen times I never managed it and stayed on for 30 years,” he smiled.

Kennedy was teaching history and geography, which became his main focus when he turned to book writing.

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Kennedy is now researching his next book about the Princess Maquinna steamship which served as a lifeline for West Coast communities in the early 20th century.

During and between writing books, Kennedy carved a name for himself as a respected rugby journalist, a job that took him all over the world and led to a 12-year stint with Rugby Canada.

He retired from teaching and got married in 1999. “My wife (Judith) was living in Powell River and she didn’t want to come to Vancouver, and I certainly wasn’t going to Powell River, so we looked for neutral ground.

“I’d always liked this area ever since I came as a sea cadet in 1959. We were the first group of sea cadets at HMCS Quadra at Goose Spit. It was a great summer. Sailing boats, shooting guns, having a good time with all the lads. I always remembered what a nice place it was so we ended up coming here and haven’t regretted it at all.”

Kennedy’s articles on the Comox Valley Kickers RFC were a regular fixture in The Record for several years, and he is also a familiar figure at Crown Isle where he golfs on Fridays with a group of friends known as The Wolf Pack.

Kennedy has not completely hung up his roving rugby reporter cleats. He has scooped a press pass for this weekend’s (March 12-13) HSBC Canada Sevens Vancouver Tournament, where he is looking forward to renewing acquaintances with his fellow globetrotting rugby journalists.

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BUSINESS Denman design firm named finalist for VIBE award Etienne Design, a small, full-service “Since inception, the criteria were the residential design firm based on Denman same for every element of Eagles Aerie: Island, has been selected as a finalist in the highest material quality, superb the Vancouver Island Building Excel- craftsmanship, and a unity of design,” lence (VIBE) Awards. he said.

The VIBE Awards showcase the best “Etienne is amongst the best archiVancouver Island has to offer in residen- tectural designers on the West Coast, tial construction, design and renovation. although he’s not well known,” said The 2016 finalists Paul Schaffwere announced hauser of Island Etienne is amongst the best on March 4.

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The project architectural designers on the West “His approach to entry from Eti- Coast... His approach to design is design is stunenne Design stunningly visual, perfectly function- ningly visual, is a spectacuperfectly functionlar Courtenay al and suits our coastal lifestyle to a al and suits our home located on tee. This house is a perfect example of coastal lifestyle to an oceanfront his fine work. a tee. This house acreage. It was is a perfect examPAUL SCHAFFHAUSER entered in the ple of his fine Best Single Famwork.” ily Home (more than 3,000 sq. ft.) cate “Lots of the other VIBE entries are gory. larger firms from the Victoria area so The home, called Eagles Aerie, was it’s pretty stiff competition,” says Drew built in conjunction with project part- Erickson of Etienne Design. “But I think ner Island Timber Frame (Cumberland) the judges recognized what everybody and homeowner/builder Brad Jeffer- who sees this house recognizes. That son. It was completed using local trades it’s something that is truly unique and and craftspeople, and includes many totally incredible.” energy-efficient building choices and Etienne Design was the only Comox design elements. Prominently featured Valley company named as a finalist in throughout is the cabinetry and finishing any category. work of sought-after local craftsman and Winners will be announced and all artisan Luc Trepanier. finalists celebrated at a black tie awards Etienne de Villiers is the owner, gala on April 16 at the Vancouver Island designer, and driving force behind Eti- Conference Centre. Tickets can be purenne Design. chased at www.VIBEawards.ca.

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PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox presents Member’s Spring Show and Sale Feb. 23 – March 13 . Open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 – 4 p.m., Closed Monday. Free admission.

Located at 1729 Comox Ave. FMI and to see a virtual gallery of the current show go to pearlellisgallery.com Vicki Lapp Memorial Photography Awards Show and sale, opens Tuesday, March 15.

Music at the Roy - Date Night with Alan Jossul. Roys Towne Pub. Island Highway, Royston. Start time 7:30 p.m.

Fundraising art show - Wayne Mackenzie, Designer Goldsmith presents: “Looking again”, paintings by Connie Treen. Show continues until March 31 #105, 1995 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay. Free Admission.

50 per cent of the proceeds from the sale of the paintings will be donated to St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Comox in support of two refugee sponsorships: an Eritrean family and an Iraqi Kurdish family . Ph (250) 8977463 for more info.

Degenerate Art Show The Degenerate Art Show has arisen from the ashes,featuring a plethora of local talent, surrounding the theme “Art that Hitler would burn.” Please join all the artists for a degenerate party at the “Openissage” of this show on March 6, 11 a.m. to 1 pm at Serious Coffee, #5-2760 Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay.

Music provided on demand by Degenerate DJ Randolph.

Exhibit runs until April 26.

Theatre CLT PLAY READING – Tues.

March 15th 7 pm: Courtenay Little Theatre presents “A Murder of Crows”, a play reading directed by Debra Wiens with discussion following.

1625 McPhee Ave Courtenay.

Admission by donation. Come early to get a seat!

Calendar

Thursday, March 10 Aboriginal workshops - Please join us for workshops including traditional teachings of the medicine wheel, smudging, the sacred pipe, identifying local medicinal plants and the creation of teas and ointments.

Weekly workshops will be held at Arden Elementary from 5:00-7:30. Free to people of Aboriginal heritage.

Dinner and childminding are provided at no cost. Register at

Friday, March 11 CELTIC CHAOS - Fanny Bay Community Association presents an early St Patrick’s Day celebration of Celtic music, song, poems and stories from around the Celtic world, at Fanny Bay Hall. Starts at 7pm. Enjoy a fun-filled evening with fiddle, accordion, double bass, Irish flute and penny whistle.

Tickets:$15 each at Laughing Oyster Books, Weinberg’s in Buckley Bay, and Salish Sea

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waynemackenziegoldsmith.com Market, Bowser. FMI Call 250335-2046 Seniors Dance - Good times, good music, good people and a good price! Live music from the band Double Play! $7 members, $9 non-members at the door.

Filberg Centre 7 p.m. FMI: info@evergreenclub.me 250-338-1000 Music at the Roy - Roadside Rattle. Roys Towne Pub. Island Highway, Royston. Start time 7:30 p.m.

World music - Patricia Cano brings her South American style to the Sid Williams Theatre as part of the Sid’s Blue Circle Series. For details and tickets, visit www.sidwilliamstheatere. com, phone 250-338-2430 or visit the Sid box office at 442 Cliffe Ave. Jazz at the Zo - Forbidden Jazz Trio returns to Zocalo Café for an evening performance tonight. Featuring Jeff Agopsowicz on trombone, Rick Husband on guitar, and Grahame Edwards on bass,

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these seasoned musicians will appeal to audiences of all ages while showcasing a wide variety of timeless jazz standards & original compositions.

Representing more than 4 decades of experience, their unique blend of brass & strings will weave their collective magic through 2 sets of entertaining Music commences at 7 p.m. and admission is by donation.

Saturday, March 12 Pancake Breakfast The Evergreen Club is inviting everyone out to their famous pancake breakfast from 7:30- 11 a.m. For only $5 a person you will get your choice of beverage and choice of buckwheat or buttermilk pancakes. You also get bacon or sausages. For more info call the Filberg office at 250-338-1000.

Fashion show - Spring Fling Fashion Show and Tea. 11:30 am - 1:30pm at the Filberg Centre Evergreen Seniors Lounge Tickets $10 each.- Available at the door. Sandwiches, dessert, tea or coffee. Door Prizes.

Fashion’s by Shar On`s on 5th St. Courtenay. Sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star. All monies raised, stay in the Valley The Real McKenzies Vancouver’s legendary Celtic punkers The Real McKenzies return. With special guests Boids. $15 + GST advance tickets available Bop City, Waverley Hotel, by phone (250) 336-8322 and online at CumberlandVillageWorks.com Fiddle superstar - Join international fiddle star, April Verch and her band at the Big Yellow Merville Hall for some toe tapping old time and cutting edge fiddle music from one of North America’s best. Tickets $20/$10 at Long & McQuade, Blue Heron and Sound Plant.

FMI Craig 339-4249. www. aprilverch.com Laughter wellness Learning to laugh together at life’s moments, both stressful and otherwise is a great way for families to bond. A family laughter wellness session will run today, 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lewis Centre Activity Room.

We also explore some wellness tools together. Parent(s)/ caregiver(s) must participate with child(ren). No experience necessary, just a willingness to have fun and be yourself!

Drop In Family Fee: $9, individuals also welcome: $6.50.

Guitar fest - The Comox Valley Youth Music Centre (CYMC) will present some of the Valley’s most talented guitarists in concert at the Little Red Church in Comox. Support the CYMC Island Jazz Camp while enjoying great music from Anela Kahiamoe, Jeff Drummond, Al Jossul, John Mundy and Annie Handley. Tickets are available at the Laughing Oyster and Blue Heron bookstores as well as at the door, $15 for adults and $10 for students. Contact 250338-7463 or info@cymc.ca for anything else you want to know.

Harpdog Brown - Harpdog Brown brings The Travelin’ Blues Show with up-and-coming guitarist Jordie Edmonds and upright bassist Pat Darcus to Studio Live in Cumberland (2679 Beaufort Ave.). $20 tickets available at Bop City Records, Courtenay, Blue Heron Books, Comox and Rider’s Pizza, Cumberland. Showtime 8 p.m.

Fundraiser at the Roy - The Learning Centres Autism fundraiser with Mom’s in a Rock

Celtic Chaos plays at Fanny Bay Hall on Friday, March 11.

Band & Friends. Roys Towne Pub. Island Highway, Royston.

Start time 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 13 Symphony concert - Join the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra (SSO) in their Music for the Young and Young at Heart concert, at the Native Sons Hall, Courtenay at 2 p.m. Selections from Harry Potter and Pirates of the Caribbean, Henry Mancini, Haydn’s Surprise Symphony, as well as Mozart and Handel, to name a few. Tickets $10 (children 9 and under Free with adult) available at Blue Heron Books, Comox; Laughing Oyster Books, Courtenay and at the door.

Tuesday, March 15 CFUW meeting - The Canadian Federation University Women Comox Valley holds their monthly meeting today (third Tuesday of each month.)

11:30 a.m. Eagle Ridge Club House 2200 Manor Drive, Comox. An opportunity to meet with like minded women, join book groups, share in community projects and support University

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students with bursaries. FMI phone Gail 250-339-5656 or Marianne 250-871-2796.

Nature photography -“Photographic Adventures in Antarctica!” with Boomer Jerritt.

Presentation begins 7:00 pm at the Courtenay and District Museum. Tickets $10 (plus GST).

Advance tickets recommended.

FMI and to purchase tickets: 250-334-0686 ext. 5.

Wednesday, March 16 Roots in Cumberland Doug Cox and Sam Hurrie play two sets of roots and blues at the Cumberland Hotel, starting at 7:30 p.m. No admission.

Open Heart Society - Heart Support Group Comox Valley Chapter. Monthly Meeting 7 p.m. Comox Community Centre- 1855 Noel Ave. Guest speaker Lynn Dashkewytch from the St. Joseph Hospital Foundation. There is no charge for our meetings & all are welcome. For more information, call 250-339-5349 COPD Support - The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Support Group has a drop-in meeting today at 1:30 p.m.Topic: Nutrition and COPD. Comox Valley Nursing Centre 615 Tenth St. Courtenay BC Michele Caley RN at 250-3318502 for more information

Thursday, March 17 Aboriginal workshops - Please join us for workshops including traditional teachings of the medicine wheel, smudging, the sacred pipe, identifying local medicinal plants and the creation of teas and ointments.

Weekly workshops will be held at Arden Elementary from 5:00-7:30. Free to people of Aboriginal heritage.

Dinner and childminding are provided at no cost. Register at healingthroughculture@hotmail. com or phone 250-331-4040.

Writers meeting - The Comox Valley Writers Society will hold its General Meeting at Valley View Elementary School in the library. 7 – 9 p.m.

Members will be reading from their new work . New members are welcome.

Hearing support - The

March meeting of the CHHA – CV Hard of Hearing Support Group, will be held at 10 a.m. in our new meeting place - the Comox Recreation Centre (1855 Noel Ave, Comox), Room A. Presentation by the “Speech Reading Planning Committee’ – outlining past, current and planned future activities.

Come and learn more about both the service and support available for those who are hard of hearing, or live with someone who is hard of hearing. Family/ friends/others interested in hard of hearing are most welcome.

Hope to see you there! FMI call Glenda at 250 3387792.

Music at the Roy - Saint Patties Day Party with Clare Brett & Friends. Roys Towne Pub. Island Hwy. Royston. 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 18 Prose, Poetry Readings — Comox Valley Writers Society and the Courtenay Library invite the public to our Monthly Reading Series. New and published writers will read their work at the Courtenay Library Events Room from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FMI and to sign up to read please call 338-0965.

Everyone is welcome. This is a free event, refreshments will be served.

Music at the Roy - Shut up Patrick from Kelowna. Roys Towne Pub. Island Highway, Royston. Start time 7:30 p.m.

Seniors Dance - Good times, good music, good people and a good price! Live music from the band Reiss Vink! $7 members, $9 non-members at the door.

Filberg Centre 7 p.m. FMI: info@evergreenclub.me 250-338-1000

Saturday, March 19 Tennis, anyone? Comox Valley Tennis Club – Sign Up Day. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anderton Courts - Anderton Park, Comox New members welcome and wanted. Adult Annual Membership $40. Benefits include league registration for Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Club activities such as Thank Goodness It’s Friday Night Tennis and Club Tournaments.

You do not need to know how to play tennis to join. We will

teach you! To sign up or for more information, please visit: www.comoxvalleytennis.org Amos Garrett Trio - Amos Garrett returns for a concert that features his jazzier side as a guitarist. Showtime 8 p.m. at the Cumberland Hotel. Go to islandmusicfest.com for tickets. $20 Celtic music at the Zo David Somers and Celtic Cargo Cult finish St. Patrick’s Week at their favourite venue. From heartfelt ballads to high energy Celtic rock, their shows will stir your soul and move your feet.

An Irish Pub Night in a family friendly venue! Show starts at 7 p.m.

Music at the Roy - Cross Town Express from North Island. Roys Towne Pub. Island Highway, Royston. Start time 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 20 Fiddles in Royston - Everyone is welcome to come out to the Fallen Alders Community Hall in Royston to either join in with the dancing or sit and enjoy the Old Time Music played by the Fiddlers and Musicians of Branch 17. 1:30-4 p.m., $5 admission. Branch 17 also welcomes any new fiddlers or musicians who would like to be part of this group. Call Glen 250-225-8302 for more information

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Still work to do regarding equality

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n Tuesday we once again recognized the women in our world on International Women’s Day. Sure, we recognize them every day. They are our mothers, sisters, daughters, friends and colleagues.

So if we recognize them every day, do we still need an International Women’s Day? Hasn’t it pretty much been accepted that we need equality between the sexes? That women deserve the same rights as the rest of us?

Yes. The answer to all those questions is yes.

Granted, we’ve come a long way since the United Nations invited the member states to proclaim March 8 as the official UN Day for Women’s Rights and World Peace in 1977, but women are still, throughout the world, well behind men in terms of their rights and privileges.

Even here in Canada, where we value women’s equality much more than some other places around the world, there is still work to do.

Prime Minister Trudeau’s now iconic “because it’s 2015” response to the question of why he presented a (male/female) gender-balanced cabinet was a start, but federal Status of Women critic Sheila Malcomson issued a statement this week saying we need to do even better.

And she’s right.

“Indigenous women are still seven times more likely to be murdered than non-indigenous women. Poverty rates among single mothers and senior women are increasing and women continue to make only 77 per cent of what men earn for work of equal value,” reads Malcomson’s statement, before calling for the government to play “a crucial role” in advancing gender equality by creating strong social programs, including access to affordable housing, childcare, health care, and legal aid.

Those are things that benefit us all, whether we are women — who are still harassed, assaulted and abused at far higher rates than men — or not. So, yes. International Women’s Day is still important. Because in making the world a better place for women, we make the world a better place for everyone.

And don’t we all want to live in a better world?

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First call for Comox Valley spring cleaning ■ Terry Farrell COMMEN-TERRY

It was at about this time last year when Dave Munk of the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Club brought to our attention the amount of illegal dumping going on along the back roads of the Comox Valley.

We ran an article about the issue and the reaction from the community was immediate and unified: “We’ve had enough and we aren’t going to take it anymore.”

With that, the Comox Valley Community Clean-Up was born. I challenged the community to put their words into action, and the community responded incredibly.

Some 60 volunteers signed up to take part in the clean-up, and in one morning, we delivered more than 9,000 pounds of garbage to the landfill.

The efforts by the community have been duly noted by the BC & Yukon Community Newspapers Association.

The 2015 Comox Valley Community Clean-Up has been named as a finalist for a 2016 Ma Murray Award, in the Community Service section.

And now we are doing it again.

The 2016 Comox Valley Community Clean-Up will take place April 23, and there will be ample opportunity for individuals and groups to get involved.

Whereas in 2015 we focused our attention mainly around Colake Road and Lake Trail Road, we are expanding this year.

One of the new proponents of the clean-up will be an activity called “Pick A Park,” where we are encouraging companies, schools, and social groups to adopt a specific area in the Valley and clean it up.

It could be a park in the area, a stretch of Goose Spit, perhaps a local cemetery, it matters not. Make it yours for the day and clean it up. We will be keeping everyone abreast of the participants as they sign up, with a chart running in The Record, showing which areas have been claimed, by whom, and where there is still a need.

Our vision is to get everyone involved. Schools can challenge other schools; churches can do the same.

We will arrange to have the garbage picked up once it has been gathered.

We know the desire to “keep the Valley beautiful” is stronger than ever. I only had to look as far as my inbox for confirmation.

Considering how the Comox Valley

Community Clean-Up first came to be, it was somehow fitting that as I was piecing together this column, I should receive an email from another group of concerned citizens, a Facebook group called “Stop Comox Valley Illegal Dumping.”

Jamie Barth, a spokesperson for this group, sent photos and sites of more illegal dumping in our Valley.

Clearly, our inaugural Comox Valley Community Clean-Up did not solve the problem of illegal dumping.

We weren’t naive enough to think it would. But we did something about it. And now it’s time to do something about it again.

Do you know of an area that is particularly bad? Send me a note. We will add it to the list.

Want to get involved? Even better.

I’m making that list as well.

Send your contact info to my email address – terry.farrell@comoxvalleyrecord.com, with the subject line “2016 Community Clean-Up.” In the coming weeks, we will fill everyone in on the details regarding times, tools needed, corporate involvement, and even a wind-up luncheon. For now, we just ask to circle the calendar and be prepared to break a sweat.

– Terry Farrell is the editor of the Comox Valley Record

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An open letter to our school trustees

Dear Editor: In response to last week’s articles covering the proposed Puntledge closure and the school district’s budget issues, I have framed this as an open letter.

Gloom has prevailed since Supt. Demeo’s “recommendation” to close Puntledge led the public to think the deal is done. But that decision rests with you, our seven trustees on March 15, and I don’t envy your chair. Closing a school is a painfully short-sighted stopgap which will create more financial problems than it solves. And Demeo’s rejection of viable options (like moving NIDES into Lake Trail to preserve its amenities) demands an explanation.

If a backroom land deal was waiting in the wings and you didn’t act to safeguard our childrens’ futures, that would be unforgivable.

Plus, our top admin positions aren’t “forever jobs” with pay increases for eternity!

While headcounts declined over a decade, admin salaries kept rising to an average of $100K plus $25K in benefits.

Elwood came in as Supt. at $125K, leaving with $155K or greater. But anyone can be given notice, and padding our district with high-end positions isn’t normal, it’s negligent.

There’s fear that losing Puntledge will destabilize our neighbourhood. There’s anger at the lack of leadership and at those who think reducing services year after year won’t affect their lives.

But the community has raised valuable alternatives.

Over four months, Keep Puntledge at Puntledge parents gathered 1,600 signatures, made videos (7,000 views), wrote letters, postcards and a website (SavePuntledge. com) and above all, crunched numbers. We urge you to act for our future growth, and we encourage the public to say as much at our Town Hall at Puntledge on March 8.

Small districts like ours are in a battle for their lives, and need win-win solutions to resist the vendetta against public education. You, the trustees, have the power to get us out of this mess. You must put your heads together

in wiseness and fairness, and make yourselves heroes for educational justice.

Dan Vie Courtenay

Cuts to public schools unfair

Dear editor, Parents, grandparents and all those in our community who value public education, you are needed now more than ever before. Recently attending my first Board of Education meeting in 17 years, this time as a curious grandparent, I was struck by how unfair it is that cuts to our public schools continues to be on the agenda. It makes me very angry to see the energy and expertise of district administration (a very limited number of individuals) having to find proposed solutions to underfunding, such as an alternative instructional week and yet more school closures. We can be assured they would much prefer to focus on supporting student learning and enhancing services. We must be careful not to direct our anger at all the people who are dedicated to our children.

The school district will soon begin the budget process for 2016-17. As recent newspaper headlines have indicated, our district is facing a proposed budget shortfall. There are several reasons for that.

One outstanding factor is an anticipated drop in enrolment by 143 students. This translates to a considerable loss of per student funding to our district. Ultimately, the challenge for our elected Board of Education will be how to protect services and programs which support the other 8,000-plus children who deserve and will need that commitment, especially in these changing times. The education partner groups will be part of the consultation process and there is also a role for the public.

Our public schools are integral to our community and our ability to attract young families. Please visit the school district website: www.sd71.bc.ca, where you will learn valuable information about all aspects of our district, including how it is funded. “Walk’’ through the budget information by click-

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ing on: District News Feb 24, 2016-17 Preliminary Budget Challenges.

If you have further questions or informed comments reach out to the elected school trustee for your area.

A respectful conversation about the value of our public schools is necessary and crucial, now more than ever before. Our community’s children are the future and how they are supported will affect us all.

Rosemary Vernon Comox Valley

Water treatment meeting informative

Dear editor, Last month, I wrote to downplay any effectiveness of the water treatment advisory meeting, so I figured fair is fair, and I want to commend them on an excellent and informative meeting this time. Yes, a deep water intake in Comox Lake is proposed and it would appear that a low sand filtration system will be the least expensive and probably the method chosen for filtration. Not to say we didn’t have a few naysayers attend. The environmentalists were there, and if we had lots of money, it would be great to buy out all the lot owners around the lake, buy the adjacent land from Timber West, get rid of BC Hydro and restrict the lake from recreational use, but that’s a pipe dream and to even bring it up at a meeting on the type of water system we will have was a waste of everyone’s time. Then there were the people who want the pie in the sky water treatment plant....sorry folks, most of the time we don’t even need to treat the water, it’s that good, so why go to the extra expense of this treatment. My suggestion is if the provincial Health Authority wants us to treat the water, where is their cash input? It’s all good to say you must do this, so back it up...with a provincial grant.

The best suggestion of the night was to raise the level of the dam, even as little as three feet, then we would not still be having water restrictions come late summer, but that is something BC Hydro is not considering.

Paul Ellegood Area B

Will the school district listen to the community regarding the recommended closure of Ecole Puntledge Park elementary school?

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Registration for Kindergarten & Other Programs for 2016/17 School Year *** Important information for School District No. 71 (Comox Valley) Families ***

School District No. 71 (Comox Valley) will be enrolling kindergarten students (Neighbourhood, French Immersion, Montessori, Aboriginal, Fine Arts and eClasses) in district schools for attendance in September 2016. To be eligible for enrolment in September 2016, a student must turn five (5) years of age by December 31, 2016. Each child’s birth certificate and proof of address must be presented at time of registration. CareCards will not be accepted as proof of birth but need to be presented at time of registration. A Passport or Landed Immigrant authorization are suitable forms of documentation in lieu of birth certificates.

Kindergarten Registration:

All of our kindergarten classes are full-day programs. Parents are asked to register their children at their current neighbourhood school on April 19, 20 and 21, 2016 between the hours of 8:30 am and 12:00 pm. While most, if not all, students living in a school’s local catchment will be accommodated at that school, they cannot be guaranteed placement in the catchment area school and may be required to go to the nearest school having space available.

To determine your neighbourhood catchment school, please visit our district website at www.sd71.bc.ca, click on “Schools” and go to “School Locator”. If you live in an area where busing is provided, and if you have not already done so, please complete at your school a Bus Transportation Registration Form or by downloading the form from our website. All students travelling on School District No. 71 school buses must carry a bus pass.

Orientation Session for Kindergarten Programs:

Parents are invited to a special evening for kindergarten. Come and join us on April 5, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Queneesh Elementary (2345 Mission Road, Courtenay) where you will have an opportunity to hear about the many different kindergarten programs in our district. Educators will be in attendance to talk about each of these kindergarten programs: • Neighbourhood (the kindergarten program in your neighbourhood school); • Early French Immersion; • Aboriginal; • Montessori; • navigate (NIDES) Interaction Class (iClass); and • navigate (NIDES) Fine Arts eCademy (FAE)

Other Programs:

French Immersion: held at Ecole Puntledge Park (401 Willemar Avenue, Courtenay) and Ecole Robb Road (1909 Robb Avenue, Comox) Registration only for siblings of students currently enrolled in Early or Late French Immersion is at Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary and Ecole Robb Road Elementary on April 11, 2016 from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm.

Registration for all other students for French Immersion is at Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary and Ecole Robb Road Elementary on April 12 and 13, 2016 from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. Inquiries about this program may be made to the Principals at Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary (250) 334-4495 or Ecole Robb Road Elementary (250) 339-6864. navigate (NIDES) Interaction Class (iClass) Kindergarten: held at navigate’s Tsolum Campus (2505 Smith Road, Courtenay) Registration only for siblings of students currently enrolled navigate (NIDES) Interaction Class is at navigate’s Tsolum Campus from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm on April 11, 2016.

Registration for all other students for the iClass Kindergarten at navigate (NIDES) will take place at navigate’s Tsolum Campus from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm on April 12 and 13, 2016. navigate (NIDES) Fine Arts eCademy (FAE) Kindergarten: held at navigate’s Tsolum Campus Registration only for siblings of students currently enrolled in Fine Arts eCademy Kindergarten at navigate (NIDES) is at navigate’s Tsolum Campus from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm on April 11, 2016. For registration for all other Fine Arts eCademy Kindergarten registration, please contact navigate (NIDES) administration at (250) 337-5300, Principal Jeff Stewart at jeff.stewart@sd71.bc.ca.

Aboriginal Kindergarten/Grade 1 - held at Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary We offer a program based on cultural teachings and Ministry of Education curriculum for First Nation, Metis or Inuit students. Although preference will be given to Aboriginal students, non-Aboriginal children may apply.

Registration only for siblings of students currently enrolled in the Aboriginal Kindergarten/ Grade 1 program is at Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary School on April 11, 2016 from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. Registration for all other students for Aboriginal Kindergarten is at Ecole Puntledge Park on April 12 and 13, 2016 from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. For further information, please call Bruce Carlos, District Principal of Aboriginal Education at (250) 331-4040.

Montessori Kindergarten -registration and program held at Queneesh Elementary School (2345 Mission Road, Courtenay) Registration only for siblings of students currently enrolled in Montessori is on April 11, 2016 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Registration for all other students for Montessori is on April 12 and 13, 2016 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. For information, please contact Queneesh Elementary at (250) 334-4089.

Late French Immersion (Grade 6 entry) - registration and program held at École Puntledge Park Elementary An orientation session will be held at Ecole Puntledge Park on April 7th, 2016 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Registration for the program is listed above.

Secondarv French Immersion - registration and program held at Mark R. lsfeld Secondarv (1551 Lerwick Road. Courtenay) Cross Boundary Transfer Requests: Requests for cross boundary transfers for the 2016/17 year must be completed online between March 21 and April 15, 2016 for consideration. The link entitled “Cross Boundary Requests” will be available on our homepage at www.sd71.bc.ca from March 21 to April 15, 2016 only.

If you do not have access to a computer, you may use the computer in the foyer of the School Board Office at 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay, BC. Contact: For further information, please contact the individual school or the School Board Office at (250) 334-5500 Allan Douglas, Director of Instruction, for elementary questions or Tom Demeo, Acting Assistant Superintendent, for secondary school questions.

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Johns calls for amendment to income tax bill On Monday, NDP MP Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni) urged the Liberal Government to bring greater fairness to Bill C-2 which changes income brackets for Canadian taxpayers. During the campaign the Liberals had promised to cut taxes for the middle class but Johns argues Bill C-2 does the

opposite.

“The problem with this bill is the Liberal definition of middle class seems to have been created by the Donald Trumps of the world,” Johns said in the House of Commons, “This is a bill that gives most of the tax benefits to those making around $200,000/ year while offering Canadians

Support NIC students at Toast to Wine and Beer The public is invited to support North Island College students at the Blackfin Pub’s Toast to Wine and Beer.

Edd and Lisa Moyes have raised $4,500 to date to create opportunities for students interested in a career in hospitality or culinary arts.

On Thursday, March 17, the owners of Comox’s Blackfin Pub are doing it again.

The restaurateurs will host the third annual Toast to Wine and Beer, a night of inspiring fun, food and fundraising that supports NIC culinary and tourism and hospitality management students.

The night features local and import wines, local breweries, charcuterie, cheese, breads, chocolate-covered strawberries and a huge gift basket to be raffled off.

Edd and Lisa Moyes are ardent supporters of NIC’s Professional Cook (Culinary Arts) and Tourism and Hospitality Management programs as well as the industries.

The Moyes Family Culinary Arts Bursary and the Moyes Family Tourism and Hospitality Bursary are available to Comox Valley students passionate about culinary arts, hospitality service or restaurant management entering NIC’s culinary or tourism programs.

Bursary applications are available now by visiting www.nic.bc.ca/awards and filling out the online application before April 30, 2016.

A Toast to Wine and Beer takes place in the pub’s lower level, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 and available now at the Blackfin Pub.

Courtenay Rec spring programs filling up Registration is now on for Courtenay Recreation spring programs for all ages.

Sign up for spring break programs for children and youth, or for your favourite classes starting in April including fitness, martial arts, gymnastics, yoga, art and dance. Also, try a new program like children’s tap dance, a handstand class, sailing and much more.

Pick up a Comox Valley Recreation Guide at the Lewis Centre, Filberg Centre or The LINC Youth Centre, or view our programs online at http://bit.ly/1RzfG55

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who make around $40,000/year nothing at all.”

Johns then turned the spotlight to a region in his home riding.

“The people of Alberni Valley feel like they’re being betrayed

by Ottawa, they’ve got a median income of $25,000/year, one in three children are living in

poverty,” Johns said, “They feel forgotten. Seniors feel forgotten.

Inequality is at an all-time high and this legislation does not address it.”

The NDP is seeking an amendment to Bill C-2 that would set the tax break at a lower level. This plan would benefit 83 per cent of taxpayers

and reserve the largest benefit for Canadians making $45,000/ year.

“I was elected to hold this government to account and work with them wherever possible to bring much needed relief to those struggling in my riding,” Johns said, “I believe it’s not too late.”

■ Major donation

The Royal Canadian Legion Courtenay Branch #17 presented a cheque for $10,000 to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation on Wednesday, March 2 to purchase two pulse oximeters for St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Cardio-Pulmonary Services. From left to right: Katie Maximick, (Communications & Fund Development, St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation), Bruce Stewart, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #17 President, Sara Ferchuk (Respiratory Technologist), Craig Dickson (Clinical Chief Respiratory Therapy), Wanda McMillan, (Department Manager, Cardio-Pulmonary Services) and Kelly Kuzyk, Courtenay Legion #17 Poppy Chair.

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Momentum building for Courtenay Spring Social The Courtenay Centennial Committee says plans are coming together for a special evening of fun, food, and live music. And while the theme is based on a popular M­­­anitoban social gathering, the committee says this event is all about creating a legacy for the youth of the Comox Valley.

The Courtenay Spring Social on Friday, March 18 at the Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay is modelled after a “Manitoba Social”, a festive, informal gathering where the goal is to have fun and raise money for a good cause. The event will feature a performance by local rock music favourites Reunion.

Doors open at 6:30 pm, with a buffet style chilli dinner, including a vegetarian option, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25.

The event will raise monies for the Centennial Legacy Fund, supporting the development of local children and youth through their participation in academic, athletic, cultural, recreational, vocational and other activities provided by non-profit organizations in the Courtenay area where funding is a barrier to participation. The fund is administered by the Comox Valley Community Foundation.

Centennial Committee member Rod Hunter said they’ve received a tremendous response for the event so far.

“We want to send out huge thanks to everyone who is donating their time to this evening of fun and fundraising for the Centennial Legacy Fund,” said Hunter.

“A special shout-out to Reunion who will be playing a two-hour set, and Bruce and Judy Wing who have graciously agreed to play a 45-minute warm-up set. Mike Sutcliffe, sound engineer, will be providing his expertise for both acts, Ann Thompson of Sound Advice is providing a concert-quality sound system, and Long and McQuade are contributing stage lighting and related equipment. Everyone is really getting behind this event.”

Edwin Grieve has volunteered to be the emcee for the evening.

The event will include a prize draw for two WestJet tickets anywhere the airline flies, a prize basket from downtown Courtenay merchants, a 50/50 draw, plus a couple of special surprises.

Local craft beer will available from Gladstone and Forbidden Breweries, along with wine and non-alcoholic drink options. The bar will be operated by the Courtenay Rotary Club with all profits being donated to the Centennial Legacy Fund.

Tickets are now available at the Courtenay Recreation Florence Filberg Centre, Lewis Centre, Courtenay City Hall, and Billy D’s Pub.

Antarctic photo presentation at museum Join Boomer Jerritt for Photographic Adventures in Antarctica! beginning 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15 at the Courtenay and District Museum.

Jerritt recently spent a month in and around the Antarctic Peninsula and the Falkland Islands as the Photographer in Residence aboard the expedition cruise ship the Sergey Vavilov. At this lecture and photo presentation he’ll be sharing experiences of his time down south…way down south.

Along with the incredible landscape and wildlife images Jerritt captured, his talk will also touch on the historical role that photography played in those first expe-

ditions to Antarctica during the golden age of exploration.

Jerritt is a lifestyle and recreation photographer and his editorial imagery can be seen in various tourism initiatives throughout B.C. He has three photography books under his belt and currently contributes to some of North America’s top stock agencies and magazines.

Admission to the evening is $8 for Historical Society members; $10 for non-members (plus GST).

Advance tickets are recommended.

The Courtenay and District Museum is located at 207 Fourth Street in downtown Courtenay.

FMI: 250-334-0686 ext 5.

Visiting Rotary Youth Exchange students enjoy Hot Chocolates hospitality while discovering downtown Courtenay last Saturday.

PHOTO submitted

Whirlwind tour for Rotary exchange students

If you happened to be on Fifth Street on Saturday afternoon, you may have wondered about several groups of teens seen exploring the downtown core.

While that in itself may not have been unusual, what set these students apart were the blazers they wore decked out with all kinds of pins, badges, and country flags.

These were visiting Rotary Youth Exchange students - 35 in all, representing 24 different countries from around the world.

This particular group of students are being hosted for the year by individual Rotary clubs in northwest Washington State and Vancouver Island.

The four Rotary clubs in the Comox Valley invited the students here for five days last week in an annual event called Rendezvous.

This was the 36th year for the event and was a great success.

Their time here was a whirlwind of activities starting with a welcome dinner and parade of flags.

Subsequent days included yoga, dance instruction, swimming, skating, cosmic bowling, karaoke, outdoor adventure, and a fabulous presentation by Andy Everson and the Kumugwe dancers at the K’omoks Big House.

One of the final activities was scavenger hunt in downtown Courtenay supported by business owners along Fifth Street.

The highlight of the scavenger hunt was a special ice cream treat at Hot Chocolates for each of the students as they finished, courtesy of Jorden Marshall and Michele Henry.

The students were overwhelmed by the warm welcome and generosity of everyone they met in the Comox Valley and will carry these wonderful memories with them for years to come.

C O N T I N U I N G E D U C AT I O N

NIC COURSES STARTING SOON at the Comox Valley Campus

COURSE

CODE

DATES

DAYS, TIMES

Acrylics: Mastering Colour in Flower Painting

GENI-1539

Mar 12

Sat, 10 am - 4 pm

$90

Horticultural Society hosts Salt Spring basket maker

Coaching Out of the Box

GENI-5330

Mar 18

Fri, 8:30 am - 5 pm

$325

Foodsafe Level 1

TFS-010

Mar 19

Sat, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

$99

The Comox Valley Horticultural Society welcomes Joan Carrigan as guest speaker to the March 21 meeting. The doors to the Florence Filberg Centre will be open at 6:45 and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.

Carrigan is a basket maker with a focus on exploring ways of weaving with plant materials.

Her presentation will cover how cultures throughout the world for millennia have used available vegetation such as barks, vines, roots, grasses, etc. to make baskets. She will highlight how she sustainably harvests and prepares local plant materials on Salt Spring Island to make both functional and sculptural baskets.

Occupational First Aid Level 1

OFA-010

Mar 30

Wed, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

$95

CPR Level C with AED

HRT-011

Apr 2

Sat, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

$70

Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder- EMR

AET-020

Apr 4 - 15

Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm

10/$995

Screen Printing Basics

SCR-010

Apr 9 - 10

Sat & Sun, 9 am - 4:30 pm

2/$350

Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR Level C

FAC-021

Apr 16 & 17

Sat & Sun, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

2/$170

FoodSafe Level 1

TFS-010

Apr 16

Sat, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Animal Care Aide Information Session

GENI-8020

Apr 20

Wed, 6:30 - 8 pm

Marine Basic First Aid & CPR C

FAC-082

Apr 20 & 21

Wed & Thu, 8 am - 5 pm

Health Care Provider (CPR Level HCP)

HRT-015

Apr 23

Sat, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Screen Printing: T-Shirts & Textiles

SCR-012

May 7 & 8

Sat & Sun, 9 am - 4:30 pm

For the past 25 years, Carrigan has been making, studying and teaching basketry. Her passion for baskets has led her to explore many different techniques and materials both traditional and sculptural.

Her inspiration comes from the plant materials she respectfully harvests from nature. Joan’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. For more information visit joancarrigan.com The CV Horticultural Society is celebrating this new season with “Spring a Friend.” All welcome to attend at no cost.

For more information about the club visit comoxvalleyhortsociety. ca

For more information, call 250-334-5005 or visit www.nic.bc.ca/continuingeducation

# OF CLASSES/COST

$99 FREE 2/$170 $80 2/$350

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CLT hosts another topical subject with reading of A Murder of Crows Courtenay Little Theatre may stir up some more controversy with its next Event Night on Tuesday, March 15.

A talented cast, directed by Debra Wiens, will be reading an edited version of the play A Murder of Crows by Ed Graczyk, the author of Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean Jimmy Dean.

The play raises some topical end of life issues.

You will meet Jennie and Harley Woodson, an elderly couple who are forced to move from their

Ohio homestead, along with their neighbours, because the land is contaminated.

Their son and daughter-in-law have come to move them to Pennsylvania. Jennie and Harley face the challenges of a terminal illness, family conflicts and marital secrets with a combination of downright denial, gentle humour and, in the end, thoughtful consideration.

Will they go?

How do you say goodbye to the only life you have ever known?

What are their options? And who gets to keep the dinosaur bone?

Their choices might surprise

you, even challenge or distress you.

The cast includes Steve Gordon, Kirstin Humpherys, Gail Limber, Pat McKenna, Ann Marie Lewis and Jon Faris.

The reading takes place at the CLT rehearsal space at 1625 McPhee Ave. in Courtenay at 7 p.m. so be sure to get there early for a good seat. Doors open at 6:30. There will be no intermission during the 90-minute presentation. Following the play there will be a short break and a facilitated discussion for those who wish to stay.

Admission by donation.

The Smoother Transitions Youth Drop In is hosting an open house on March 11 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Linc.

The program has been running since October 2015, Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. It is designed to support youth 15 to 24 in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

It is a community-based program supported by non

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profits such as Wachiay Friendship Centre and The John Howard Society as well as other out reach programs. This is an invitation to other community-based service providers and community members who are interested in getting involved or just wanting to get more information. Come have breakfast with us and check out this new community program.

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School: Keep Puntledge at Puntledge group lists alternate money-saving options Continued from Page 3 A study conducted by the Keep Puntledge at Puntledge group counted 621 non-school related cars passing at the Lake Trail/Willemar intersection, compared to 27 non-related vehicles at Fourth and Willemar, where Puntledge is located.

“This is one of the most beautiful schools that you could ever imagine,” said Joel Mortyn, who has a child in kindergarten at Puntledge. “It’s safe, the kids love it, there’s access to the outdoors…There’s a lot of passion behind this school.”

Former Puntledge student Katherine Tinmouth moved back to the Valley so her daugh-

ter could attend the same school. good. It could be boarded up, it “When I learned about the could be rented, or it could be proposed closure I was shocked,” sold to a private institution. It Tinmouth said. “It really is not could even be sold to a devela good long-term oper. In my opinplan. We have the ion, none of those The best decision options are good.” right number of students in West is one that keeps our Demeo has Courtenay for the best schools open also recommendthree elementary and working into the ed transferring schools that are Lake Trail Grade here, they’re just future. And this is 8 and 9s to Vanier not in the right our best school.

Secondary. places.

“We’re not Katherine Tinmouth “The best deciready to go,” Lake sion is one that Trail student keeps our best schools open and Hannah Lewis told trustees. working into the future. And “We’re scared to move. If you this is our best school,” Tin- move us, we have to go farther mouth added. “The options for away.” what it could be used for aren’t While SD71 is “badly

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under-funded,” Stevens feels the school board is “over-administrated.

“We have a system of administration that is not sustainable.”

The district is facing an estimated $2.4 million shortfall heading into the 2016/17 school year, largely due to a declining enrolment of 143 students. It says the proposed closure and other changes could save about $720,000 a year, but Keep Puntledge at Puntledge says this amount is less than one per cent of SD71’s annual operating budget.

The group has proposed various alternative solutions. One idea is to keep Puntledge open

and move Navigate (NIDES) to Lake Trail.

It also suggests the following cost-saving measures: •freeze new administrative hiring; •reduce superintendent and secretary-treasurer salaries; •consider if each school needs a vice-principal; •reduce senior administration by three or more (retirement or reassignment); •eliminate ‘district principal’ designation; •reduce human resources staff.

The school board will discuss the proposed closure of Puntledge — and other consultations — Tuesday, March 15.

The Record’s inaugural International Women’s Day event was hosted on March 7 at 40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery for more than 60 local women interested in connecting and collaborating in the Comox Valley.

The origins of the day can be found in the context of the struggle by workers and suffragettes in North America and Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. Issues faced by women then included claiming their right to vote, better working conditions and gender equality.

The day has grown significantly on the international stage since the intervention of the United Nations in 1975.

Events are organized around the globe every year to promote the rights of women and facilitate their participation in political and economic life.

International Women’s Day is a public holiday in countries including Russia and Laos.

UN Women reports that the more women there are in the workplace, the more prosperous their countries’ economies.

According to the organization, there are 552 million women in the global workforce, which is about 40 per cent of the world’s workers.

The event at the winery celebrated the diverse backgrounds of the women in the Valley and all of the passionate, determined women who make an important contribution to society every day of the year.

Next year, the goal locally is to grow the annual event and raise funds for a women’s cause, while cultivating a diverse group of women from the Valley. It will offer a platform for women to come together to share stories and secrets of their success, with a goal of creating collaboration and community.

EMBRACING THE STRENGTH OF THE WOMEN IN OUR VALLEY.

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Comox Valley UNITED SOCCER CLUB

Spring House and Development Programs for Youth Over 30’s Women’s Soccer

For more info visit our website

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Where would you go to see a seven-time Canadian men’s figure skating champion, three-time World men’s figure skating champion, two-time Olympic silver medallist, martial arts black belt, race car driver, actor and author?

You would go to the Comox Valley Sports Centre on March 19 to see special guest Elvis Stojko in the Comox Valley Skating Club’s production of Las Vegas On Ice. The show will also feature two-time Mexican women’s figure skating champion Gladys Orozco (Stojko’s wife) and skaters of the CVSC. Orozco is a star of Disney On Ice.

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CVSC coach and director of skating Greg Ladret “Elvis and my brother Doug Ladret (Canadian pairs is the choreographer, co-ordinator and director of the champion with Christine Hough in 1988) were on the show. He is also a member of the Disney family.

Canadian World and Olympic team together in the “Having had the wonderful opporearly 1990s,” Ladret says. tunity to entertain as both a skater “I don’t recall where I first and a magician (Twiggly Wiggly) ... he (Stojko) phoned to say met Elvis, probably at a skating in 35 countries, my show history that he had a small window of competition or exhibition. In any includes 10 years working for Feld case I have known him for many Entertainment performing in shows opportunity in March and we got years. A few years back I talked such as Walt Disney’s World On things rolling from there. to Elvis about the possibility of Ice, Ice Follies and Holiday on Ice,” Doug ladret being a guest skater in a show Ladret says. in the Comox Valley.

For the past 20-plus years Ladret “Late last summer when we has run his own entertainment company, performing decided to do a skating show at the end of this season, his own shows and producing several family entertain- I contacted him again. A short time later he phoned ment shows for theatre. to say that he had a small window of opportunity in Family is also a key as to how Stojko is coming to the March and we got things rolling from there,” Ladret Comox Valley. recalls.

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“It is not unusual for well-known entertainers to come to the Comox Valley for music festivals, and theatre, or for high-level athletes in other sports to live and train here, or come here for special events, and so we saw no reason why one of the all-time greatest figure skaters and now actor and race car driver should not come here to perform in our show,” Ladret said.

As Ladret notes, there is much more to Stojko than just his many figure skating accomplishments.

The seven-time national champ, three-time world champ and twotime Olympic silver medallist is also an accomplished martial artist, having won the 2005 WKA Kung Fu championship.

He won his first Canadian championship in 1994 skating to the soundtrack of Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story.

Stojko, who will be 44 just three days after the March 19 CVSC show, is also an actor, TV commentator and celebrity show judge. He retired from skating in 2006, and since 2011 has been racing karts in the Canadian Rotax DD2 Master Class and SKUSA Mexico Series.

There will be two performances of the March 19 show (2 p.m. and 7 p.m.) with approximately 1,000 tickets available for each performance.

Tickets are $25 and available at Daryl Robbins Notary Public 520 4th Street, Blue Heron Books 1775 Comox Ave., Gone Hollywood Video 640 Anderton Rd., Vancouver Island Visitor Centre 250-400-2882, by email at comoxvalleyskatingclub@gmail.com and at comoxvalleyskatingclub. com.

The show is sponsored by Daryl Robbins and created by Dawn Ladret.

“Dawn achieved Quadruple Gold level status as a competitive figure skater with the Comox Valley Skating Club,” notes husband Greg.

“After several years of developing her coaching skills and seeing the country while working at various clubs throughout Canada, Dawn came home to Comox Valley.

“Dawn has coached many provincial- and national-level skaters and produced several successful ice shows for the club.

“Many of her skaters have gone on to successful ice show careers and one skater is now competing at European and World championships as a member of the German national team.”

Greg notes the primary objective of the CVSC is to promote the club and raise funds to continue providing recreational and competitive skating programs for all ages of participants.

“The March 19 show is an ambitious project with a projected production cost larger than any skating show previously produced in the Valley,” Ladret adds.

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By Zach Spencer Volkswagen used the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas as the backdrop to hold the international launch of the Beetle Dune.

The car was sitting on a stand outside the Vdara hotel, gleaming in gold paint and looking tough for a Beetle. At first, the idea of a more rugged Dune version of a Beetle made no sense, why would anyone want a Beetle with a higher ride height, body cladding and flashy exterior details? It was only after a day behind the wheel and finding out the price of the Dune that it started to make sense.

Looks The Beetle was the car that started it all for VW, over six decades ago. The latest version of this icon is a thoroughly modern vehicle with refined driving characteristics and useful features. What hasn’t changed is the sense of whimsy that the shape of the car brings. To try to capture the dune-bug area of the 60 and 70s, VW has introduced this slightly more rugged looking version called Dune.

Inside The Dune is available in black, white or the vibrant Sandstorm Yellow seen here. The colour of the exterior is carried inside the car across the doors and dash, even the instrument cluster is colour matched. The Dune comes standard with two-tone seats made of leatherette and cloth, plus colour-matching stitching. The original Beetles were fun and functional and this latest version has both in spades, or hearts, since we were in Vegas! There is only one option package for the Dune; it is a tech package, which includes a 16-centimetre screen with navigation, a wonderful Fender sound system and blind spot detection system. The Dune starts at $26,990 and the tech package is an additional $1570.

Drive Our drive left the noisy city of Las Vegas behind and within a half an hour, the Dune was carving through the Red Rock Canyon and the mountains just outside the city. With unseasonably clear and cool weather, the snowcapped mountains were the perfect backdrops for this latest VeeDub. Even though VW has equipped the Dune with what it calls a “rough road” suspension, this isn’t an off-road vehicle in any way, the added ride height really only showcases the exterior style. The star of the show is the 1.8L turbocharged engine that pumps out 170hp on regular gasoline and the only transmission in VW’s slick 6-speed automatic.

Verdict At first glance, the Dune might seem merely a silly styling exercise but on further inspection, it is an alternative to a regular Beetle and at no extra cost. The Dune is based on the Comfortline Beetle, yet it comes equipped with many additional features for $27,000. So, the Dune doesn’t cost more than a nicely equipped Beetle. After a while the idea sank in. The Beetle is for someone that wants to drive something different and the Dune takes that idea as step forward. The only complaints that I have is the fact that VW Canada, unlike the US division, will not offer a convertible version of the Dune and there is no manual transmission available.

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†Up to $1,500/Up to $2,000/$5,000 Honda cash purchase incentive is available on select 2015 CR-V models (LX, SE, EX, EX-L, Touring), select 2015 Accord models (2D EX, 2D EX-L Navi, 4D LX 6MT, 4D LX CVT, 4D Sport, 4D EX-L, 4D Touring) †Up to $1,500/Up to $2,000/$5,000 Honda cash purchase incentive is available on select 2015 CR-V models (LX, SE, EX, EX-L, Touring), select 2015 Accord models (2D EX, 2D EX-L Navi, 4D LX 6MT, 4D LX CVT, 4D Sport, 4D EX-L, 4D Touring) and every 2015 Pilot model. Honda cash purchase incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance offers. **MSRP is $30,045/$25,745/$37,095 based on a new 2015 CR-V LX and every 2015 Pilot model. Honda cash purchase incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance offers. **MSRP is $30,045/$25,745/$37,095 based on a new 2015 CR-V LX AWDAWD RM4H3FES/Accord 4D L4 CR2E3FE/Pilot LX LX YF3H2FE including $1,695 freight and PDI. Prices and/or registering agent's agent's fee fee of of$5.25, $5.25,which whichare areboth both RM4H3FES/Accord 4DLX L4 6MT LX 6MT CR2E3FE/Pilot YF3H2FE including $1,695 freight and PDI. Prices and/orpayments paymentsshown showndo donot notinclude includeaaPPSA PPSAlien lienregistration registration fee fee of of $30.31 $30.31 and and lien lien registering due at time of delivery and and covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer on on Specified Models only.

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■ Claudia Greenaway from Courtenay was visiting her daughter Gail Milmine in Whitehorse at the same time Stevie Gould of Comox and Dorothy Flight of Winnipeg were attending the RCAF Airwomen’s 12th reunion.

■ Joanne Hamilton took The Record with her when she visited the moal at Ahu Huri a Urenga, west of Hanga Roa, Easter Island on a recent trip to Chile.

When it comes to spreading the news, readers of the Comox Valley Record are number one. They enjoy packing a copy of their favourite hometown newspaper with them as they travel the globe to celebrate special occasions, visit friends and family, enjoy a relaxing vacation or see some of the world’s many historical and geographical landmarks. Take us along on your next trip and send your photo to sports@comoxvalleyrecord. com. or drop it off at our office.

■ Ocean Varney and her kids Van and Marley Patterson spent a week in Playa del Carmen, where they were joined by their bff’s Syrus and Judah Liddell (and their parents) for a few days of fun in the sun with The Record.

■ Cheryl McMahon and Steve Horn had a copy of The Record on hand when they visited the iconic statue of King Kamehameha in front of Ali’iolani Hale (a.k.a. TV’s Hawaii Five-0 Headquarters) in Honolulu’s historic district.

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Adult $19 • Senior $13 Kids 11-16 $9.99 Kids 10 & Under $5.99 Stormy Sea, by Claude Dalley, above, and Norm Prince’s water scene, below, are two examples of the photography on display at the sixth annual Vicki Lapp Memorial Photography Awards Show and sale at Pearl Ellis Gallery, opening next week.

Pearl Ellis showcasing Valley photographers The Pearl Ellis Gallery opens its sixth annual Vicki Lapp Memorial Photography Awards Show and sale, on Tuesday, March 15. This exhibition of photography will run to Sunday, April 3.

Visitors can expect to see quality pieces by local photographers.

You will see work by Norm Prince, Steve Williamson, Claude Dalley, and Ingrid Mayer, to mention a few.

On Saturday, March 19 there will be an afternoon reception held from 1-4 p.m. It will be a great opportunity to meet the photographers in the show. Photographer Steve Williamson will give a presentation, and Q and A at the Lions’ Den, downstairs of the Pearl Ellis, at the same time.

At this show the public, as well as the members, will be encouraged to fill out a ballot selecting their favourite piece of photography in the exhibit. We are looking forward to the participation of the public as well as the gallery membership. The balloting will go on throughout the first part of the show and the votes will be tabulated on Sunday, April 3 at 4 p.m. The winners will be posted at the gallery on April 5. The winning photographer will receive a two-year membership renewal and a plaque to commemorate the event. There will be a draw made from all the ballots for a gift certificate for 20 per cent off on a piece of art that they purchase at the gallery during 2016.

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30 ■ Thursday, March 10, 2016 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com NOTICE OF REGIONAL DISTRICT MEETING Pursuant to section 376 of the Local Government Act, notice is hereby given that the board of the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) will receive the 2015 financial statements at a meeting to be held on: THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 to be held in the CVRD boardroom 550B Comox Road, Courtenay, B.C. commencing at 1:00 p.m.

A copy of the financial statements will be available for public inspection at the CVRD office located at 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, B.C. and, following the board meeting, on our website at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca.

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The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invites the public to attend an information session to preview plans to improve the connection between Highway 19 and North Courtenay. This will allow better access to key destinations in the region, including the new Comox Valley hospital. The new connection will replace the current one-lane bridge with a new two-lane bridge, increasing route capacity and enhancing east-west connectivity.

The ministry’s project team will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. All comments received will be reviewed and evaluated for consideration prior to construction.

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But on stage, Verch is almost superhuman, flawlessly intertwining and overlapping different performance elements. She step-dances while fiddling. She sings while step-dancing.

Sometimes she sings, steps and fiddles all at once, with apparent ease and precision. Verch is a triple threat in performance, her live show a beautiful companion to her music: versatile, robust, and masterfully executed.

On tour to promote her 10th album, The Newpart, Verch, with producer Casey Driessen, digs deep into songs and tunes from the era before the often-mined mid-century heyday of bluegrass and folk, harkening back to vaudeville and beyond.

“These songs don’t need to be revived,” said Verch. “They are timeless. They are still very much alive and relevant.”

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A symphony for the young, and the young at heart

Fresh off the radio play and tour success of his latest album What It Is (ranked #20 in the Top 100 World Blues Albums for 2014) Harpdog Brown launched the Travelin’ Blues Show with up-and-coming guitarist Jordie Edmonds and upright bassist Pat Darcus.

Together, this trio emotes the essence of blues with every note.

Whether they’re taking you further on down the road of their favourite blues standards, or delivering that vintage sound through a modern original like Facebook Woman, this is blues the way it was meant to be.

Like Howlin’ Wolf had Hubert Sumlin, a true driving force behind the powerful stage presence of Wolf, Jordie Edmonds brings the same level of authenticity to Harpdog. He plays the guitar like it’s a language, not a sport, lowdown and understated at times, but when it’s time to show some flash… he’s got all it takes to wow the listeners.

Throw in the punchy doghouse bass rhythm delivered by Vancouver’s finest, Pat Darcus, and you have something truly special. Exceptional musicians individually, they combine to deliver a performance that is unique, refreshing and leaves

audiences spellbound.

This is an honest, early electric blues sound that many have strived to achieve yet few have succeeded, other than the masters of the time. With the aid of early 1950’s vintage amps and sound system they’re actually bringing the old vinyl sound to the stage.

True to his calling, Harpdog Brown unleashes monster tone and presence through that wonderful little instrument called the harmonica.

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powerful performance that it’s hard to imagine there is a better harp player alive.

His sound and delivery earned him the title of Canada’s Harmonica Player of the Year at the 2015 Maple Blues Awards Gala (Canada’s Grammys of the Blues). Now in 2016, he’s captured the title for the second consecutive year!

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The new CD will be released this spring, but those lucky enough to attend their Saturday, March 12 performance at Studio Live are in for a treat and will be among the first to hear the new material performed live.

Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are available at Bop City Records in Courtenay, Blue Heron Books in Comox and Rider’s Pizza in Cumberland.

Studio Live is located at 2679 Beaufort Ave. in Cumberland.

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Dr. James Montgomery conducts the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, March 13 at 2 p.m. at the Native Sons Hall in Courtenay.

Attendees will discover what magic Mozart can create using a simply nursery rhyme tune. The strings and nimble fingers of Veronica Kloch on the piano will dazzle, with his sparkling version of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. The whole program is designed to delight the audience.

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Spring Choir Festival Saturday Choral Valley is celebrating musical learning, sharing, and growth with its second annual Spring Choir Festival on Saturday Mar. 12, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the Comox Pentecostal Church.

Six adult community choirs will be performing, including the Comox United Church Choir, the North Island Choral Society, the three Just in Time Choirs, and special out of town guests, the Calgary Multicultural Choir (CMC), directed by Nancy Jackson.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be welcoming the CMC to our event this season,” said Choral Valley director, Wendy Nixon Stothert.

“This is a choir that consists of members with an ethnic heritage representing over 26 countries.

The choir has been around for over 35 years and has a strong membership of 55 singers. It’s exciting that the festivals are starting to attract choirs from beyond the Island now.”

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Edmundson is currently the director of Vancouver’s premiere women’s choir, Elektra. She brings a wealth of experience, wisdom, and warm generosity to her choral teaching. The afternoon will culminate in all six choirs singing a mass piece. Audience members are welcome to attend all or part of this wonderful event. Admission is $10.

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Artists AVANH and Christine Randolph reply, “Over our dead bodies.”

Once again, the Degenerate Art Show has arisen from the ashes, a poke at dictatorships (especially Hitler’s), where once the government dictated what art was acceptable and unacceptable. The theme of the Degenerate Art Show is “art that Hitler would burn,” which would include all modern art, that he despised and labelled as degenerate art.

AVANH and Randolph invited their friends in the local art community to contribute for the Degenerate show, and the list has grown into a riot of artists including: Jeff Hardbower, Ed Varney, Alan Burgess, Clive Powsey, Pat Acton, Michael Jestico, Joe Rosenblatt, Gregory Zbitnew, Gillian Turner, Belinda Jones, Jim Muir, Niels von Meyanfeldt, Rod Heitzmann and last, but not least, Brian Scott.

The show is on display at Serious Coffee, #5-2760 Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay until April 26.

Six community choirs will be performing at the Comox Pentacostal Church Saturday.

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James Dean classic at the Sid Monday The Sid Williams Theatre Society will screen Rebel Without A Cause on Monday March 14, the last Bickle Theatre Original film of the season. The Bickle Theatre Original series of classic films pays tribute to the theatre’s beginnings as a cinema when it first opened as the Bickle Theatre back in 1935.

In one of the most influential performances in movie history, James Dean plays the new kid in town whose loneliness, frustration, and anger - along with costars Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo - gives voice to the post-war subculture of troubled American youth. Wood and Mineo were Academy Award nominees for their achingly true performances.

Director Nicholas Ray was also an Oscar nominee for this landmark, chosen as one of the alltime Top 100 American Films by the American Film Institute.

Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide describes the film as “wrenchingly powerful. Dean’s seminal performance.”

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Don’t miss Rebel Without A Cause on Monday March 14. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the film begins at 7. There will be popcorn and prizes, including tickets to upcoming shows. The audience is encouraged to dress up for the evening in 1950s attire.

Tickets for this Bickle Theatre Original film are $3 for Sid Williams Theatre Society members and $5 for the general public (plus applicable handling fees). Purchase by phone or in person at the Ticket Centre Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or online at sidwilliamstheatre.com

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A ‘Great Big Show’ coming to Courtenay Koba Entertainment is proud to bring to Courtenay a production of epic proportions: The Great Big Show starring The Backyardigans, Max & Ruby, Franklin the Turtle and Mike the Knight on March 26, at the Sid Williams Theatre.

Celebrating their 10th year as the leading family entertainment producer, Koba’s latest theatrical tour features the memories and enchantment of their most popular productions. Adventure abounds as each moment is filled with exciting song and dance numbers - perfect for the ultimate Koba fan.

Watch as some of your most beloved family characters – The Backyardigans, Franklin the Turtle, Max & Ruby, and Mike the Knight – create a once in a lifetime show experience. Carefully crafted with everyone in mind, this diverse parade of pals is sure to delight and amaze audiences of all ages. Adventure from the frozen north to the sunny seas with The Backyardigans, have a laugh with Max & Ruby as they encounter some strange party guests, join in on the fun with Franklin the

Turtle and his Woodland pals, and explore the magical kingdom of Glendragon with Mike the Knight.

Produced by Koba Entertainment, The Great Big Show is among the company’s roster of other memorable theatrical productions, including Dora the Explorer Live, Search for the City of Lost Toys and Toopy and Binoo and the Marshmallow Moon.

Koba Entertainment’s artistic director Patti Caplette uses her original creative direction and Broadway-style choreography to create a truly unique production celebrating Koba’s 10th anniversary. Also among the live theatrical’s all-star creative team are composers/lyricists Evan Lurie, Florence Kohiarty, Norman Foote, Jack Lenz and writers Patti Caplette, Rodney Stringfellow, Lawrence S. Mirkin, Kate Keenan and Leslie Halferty.

Tickets for The Great Big Show are on sale now and available online at sidwilliamstheatre.com, by phone 250-338-2430 or by visiting the Sid box office at 442 Cliffe Ave.

Max & Ruby are two children’s favourites who will be coming to the Sid Williams Theatre for the Really Big Show, March 26.

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‘Real’ Celtic punk comes to Cumberland

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CYMC Guitar Fest goes Saturday Attention all guitar players and fans of the instrument: You will not want to miss this concert.

On Saturday, March 12 the Comox Valley Youth Music Centre (CYMC) will present some of the Valley’s most talented guitarists in concert at the Little Red Church in Comox.

Look forward to Hawaiian, jazz, country, rock, blues plus original tunes. Each artist will have spotlight individually and then producer, Jeff Drummond, will create new and unusual combos.

This is CYMC’s fourth annual guitar event and the back story is this: John Shimeld, formerly of the Comox Valley, donated his beautiful Morgan guitar to CYMC with the hope that both the organization and local students could benefit.

What evolved was a concert where the student, who had been granted the Morgan for a year, also performs in this fundraising event.

This year’s student is 15-yearold Farley Mifsud.

He is thrilled with the opportunity and is exploring all genres of music including rock, blues and roots.

Being home schooled, he may be able to squeeze in some extra hours on the Morgan.

Likely his band mates from Interception will be there for moral support.

So come on out and support the CYMC Island Jazz Camp while enjoying great music from Anela Kahiamoe, Jeff Drummond, Al Jossul, John Mundy and Annie Handley. The concert starts 7 p.m. at the Little Red Church in Comox.

Refreshments by donation will be served at intermission and tickets are available at the Laughing Oyster and Blue Heron bookstores as well as at the door, $15 for adults and $10 for students.

For more information, call 250338-7463 or info@cymc.ca

The Real McKenzies, Vancouver’s legendary Celtic Punkers return to the Waverley Hotel, with special guests The Boids, Saturday night.

The Real McKenzies are not just a band. They are an unstoppable touring machine.

A road-hardened crew of traveling minstrels, entertainers and vagabonds on a never-ending quest for good times. For the past 20 years, this ferocious gang of miscreants has been captivating audiences around the globe with their addictive, uncompromising and undeniably heartfelt music.

Featuring a diverse and insanely talented roster of musicians, The Real McKenzies draw on both acoustic and electric instruments to blend a potent concoction of classic punk, rock n’ roll, hard folk and traditional Celtic influence. Anthemic guitars and soaring bagpipes play off each other as Paul McKenzie spins yarns of times long past and regales with tales of endless drunken revelries.

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The real McKenzies play The Waverley Saturday night. stompers stand alongside passionate singalong ballads while good times and joyous camaraderie are all the order of the day.

Their most recent CD, Rats In The Burlap is their ninth full-length release.

It continues the tradition of blending classic Scottish/Celtic musicality with pure punk rock melodic badassery.

With 14 oaded tracks of fortified McKenzies madness, Rats In The Burlap is a much needed breath of boozy-fresh air. Much like a fine single malt whisky, The Real McKenzies only get better with age.

Tickets ($15+ GST) available Bop City, Waverley Hotel, by phone (250) 336-8322 and online at CumberlandVillageWorks.com

Jazz of the Forbidden variety at the Zocalo Friday Forbidden Jazz Trio returns to Zocalo Café for an evening performance on Friday, March 11.

Featuring Jeff Agopsowicz on trombone, Rick Husband on guitar, and Grahame Edwards on bass, these seasoned musicians will appeal to audiences of all ages while showcasing a wide variety of timeless jazz standards and original compositions.

Husband has performed extensively in big bands, traditional/mainstream jazz combos, and country rock groups throughout Vancouver Island.

Edwards has appeared with countless local ensembles and productions in every genre from choral to musical theatre, classical to big band jazz.

Since his recent retirement in the Comox Valley, Agopsowicz has collaborated with many of its finest local musicians The performance begins at 7 p.m. and admission is by donation.

For more info and reservations, contact Zocalo Café & Gallery at 250 331 0933, or simply drop by the corner of Fifth Street and Cliffe Avenue.

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G.P Vanier student-athlete Dawson German has been selected as one of the best rugby players in Canada.

Having made amazing strides in her ability as a player, German will represent Canada at an international in England this April as a member of the national U18 women’s team.

“It is an amazing accomplishment for a high school player from a relatively small rugby community to earn a selection to the Canadian national team and she should be very proud of her achievements,” comments German’s Vanier and club team rugby coach Dwayne Mills.

German, an avid athlete at G.P. Vanier, initially saw rugby as another opportunity to do what she loved best – team sports. While basketball, soccer and volleyball continued to play a key role in her schedule, rugby pushed her beyond any other mental and physical game she was used to.

“Rugby became a part of my daily life when I joined the high school team in Grade 8. I play a number of sports, however, rugby quickly became the game of choice. My coaches made the game exciting and fun,” German said.

“I also played for the local Kickers team. I have played in two provincial school rugby championships and hope our team will again be successful in the upcoming season.

“I was chosen from my rep team to play for the BC U18 provincial rugby team.

We were the Western Division Champions in 2015.

After some very gruelling tryouts with players from across Canada, I have the good fortune to have been selected to play for the U18 Rugby Canada team that will be in England on April 5-9,” German said.

The national team selection camp was held Oct. 6-12 in Kingston, Ont. “There were 60 girls selected to try out but only 24 made the travelling team,” German told The Record.

While she plays outside centre for her school team, German says, “I’ve been told I will be playing fullback for Canada.”

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Big Game Player “Dawson is what coaches refer to as a big game player, as she is always our best player when the game is at its most challenging,” notes Mills. German is excited for the opportunity to deliver on her reputation during this international competition.

As one of only three Vancouver Island players selected to the Canada U18 roster, German is thrilled for the opportunity to compete at this level, noting the importance of developing her skills so that she may keep

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Rugby is a well-known international sport among Commonwealth nations, with highly developed programs in Australia, New Zealand, many European countries and South Africa.

The Canadian women’s program is taking big strides in moving up the international rankings.

Women’s rugby continues to compete for funding and support in the national and international markets and the majority of players are required to fund their own way to tournaments.

German recently launched a fundraising campaign to off-set some of the expenses for her trip to England this April.

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“Your donation will allow the U18 program the necessary funds to provide players like myself the opportunity to grow our game and become more competitive on the world stage.”

For more information and to support German, visit https://donate.rugbycanada. ca/e/dgerman.

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Ice in action at B.C. 3A tourney

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A dramatic drop in the final B.C. 3A boys rankings created a tougher-than-expected first round challenge for the Isfeld Ice at the BC Boys Provincial Basketball Championships.

The Ice had been ranked #1 in the Feb. 24 poll and had they finished there they would have met #16 L.V. Rogers in their first game at the B.C.s.

But when the final rank-

ings were released on March 2 the Ice had fallen to #8. The draws for all four boys’ provincials (which go March 9-12 at the Langley Events Centre) were made March 6, and the Ice were matched against #9 Duchess Park.

That game tipped off the 3A tourney at 8:30 a.m. March 9, with result unavailable at press time. Fans can follow the action at www.BCHighSchoolBasketballChampionships. com. The 3A championship

final goes March 12 at 6 p.m.

The final Top 10 B.C. 3A boys rankings, with previous rank in brackets: 1st Steveston-London (2), 2nd Rick Hansen (4), 3rd Southridge (6), 4th St. Thomas More (5), 5th Charles Hayes (8), 6th Wellington (NR), 7th Robert Bateman (10), 8th Mark Isfeld (1), 9th Duchess Park (9), 10th Bodwell (HM).

For the final Vancouver Island boys’ basketball rankings, see Scoreboard, page 39.

PUBLIC HEARING Zoning Amendment:

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Public Hearing Monday, March 14, 2016 5:00 pm City Hall Council Chambers 830 Cliffe Avenue Tel. 250-334-4441

The City of Courtenay is proposing an amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2007 in order to make the bylaw consistent with the Agricultural Land Commission regulations and the Agricultural Minister’s Bylaw Standard on Medical Marihuana Production Facilities. The proposed amendment will permit Medical Marihuana Production Facilities on properties within the Agricultural Land Reserve with a minimum setback of 30 metres from all property lines.

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The Marine Harvest Riptide U15 Girls earned the Island berth to the A Cup Provincial championships and the Coastal Cup with their win against Gorge/Lakehill in Courtenay on Saturday.

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Riptide U15 Girls going to Provincials

For the second year in a row, game with momentum after and contribution to the team’s the Marine Harvest Riptide upsetting Storm in their semi- overall success. As her confiU15 Girls soccer team has final match, also in overtime dence grew, so did that of the earned the Island berth at the penalty kicks. Gorge fought team.

Provincial A Cup champion- hard, earning the first goal of According to the coaches, ships. the game. This put Riptide in that confidence also came, in After winning the VIPL a situation where they would part, due to the expertise and league title, Riptide had home have to come from behind for guidance of Riptide’s technical field advantage for both of only the second time this sea- team including Shel Brodstheir single elimination A son. Scoring went back and gaard, Ken Garraway, and Cup playdown match-ups. In forth until the last 20 minutes Geoff Hackett, “as well as the Campbell River, the Riptide of the game when Riptide wid- unwavering support this seaU15 Girls faced Saanich in ened the gap, winning 5-2. son from Steering Commita semifinal game that tee member Sean came down to the wire.

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We are very proud of this group of No score during regIn addition to a ulation time led the young ladies for their commitment and spot at the A Cup teams into two 10-min- dedication to their team, to their sport, Provincials in Burnute overtime periods aby this July, the and then, finally, into a and to the overall Riptide program.

Marine Harvest Rippenalty kick shootout. tide U15 Girls also Each team had five chances to “We are very proud of this earned the Island berth in score. Winner took all. Finding group of young ladies for their the Coastal Cup in April. The the back of the net on every commitment and dedication team appreciates that Lacasse shot, Riptide won by one point to their team, to their sport, Construction will be sponsorand advanced to the finals. and to the overall Riptide ing them through to the end Those finals took place in program,” expressed Riptide of the summer to help cover Courtenay on March 5 when coaches Matt Laver and Lisa the additional costs of their Riptide took on Gorge/Lake- Wigard after the win. extended season. hill for the opportunity to Of special note was ReilFor more information about compete at the Provincials ly Douglas who unexpectedly Riptide’s elite soccer program in July. Having never lost to switched into the role of goal- and upcoming Spring Soccer Gorge, Riptide felt confident. keeper after the season start- Academy, visit them online at However, Gorge came into the ed, showing amazing growth riptidesoccer.ca.

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A Event winners (l-r) Val Schultz, Melanie Rait, Jordan Koster, Mare Michell.

B Event winners (l-r) Ellie Nicholas, Jo-Anne Levesque, Gretta Judd, Bonnie Luterbach.

A ‘tea-rrific’ time at ladies’ bonspiel The March 4-6 weekend saw 22 teams join Alice in Wonderland, the Queen of Hearts and the White Rabbit in the Mad Hatter’s tea party at the Comox Valley Curling Centre...and what a party it was!

The Friday night draw was a battle to see who could double out and claim the balloons that held a secret prize for the last team in possession. After the draws, the women enjoyed tea sandwiches and of course, a bit (let’s use the term loosely) of libation thanks to the bartenders.

Saturday night was the Wonderland gala with tables decorated with teapots, teacups and many flowers setting the mood to enjoy a scrumptious dinner provided by caterers Becky and Mark from their Comox Valley Catering Co. Dessert was an array of homemade cupcakes compliments of very creative people from the ladies’ league.

After dinner, the best costumed team was selected from many participants and first place, chosen by our ice makers, went to the Pedersen rink with second going to the Shearer rink, both from Nanaimo.

Tied for first in the individual costume category was Amber Dufour aka, the Mad Hatter and Christine Dunn in the guise of the Queen of Hearts. Raffle baskets were won by Lois Coleman, Tammy LaPointe and Yvette Green.

Sunday saw the semis and finals of the bonspiel

Individual costume co-winners were Amber Dufour (left) and Christine Dunn.

with Val Schultz skipping her team of Melanie Rait, 3rd; Jordan Koster, 2nd; Mare Michell, lead to win the A Event sponsored by Shearlocks Family Hair Care. Second in A was the Patty Pedersen team from Nanaimo.

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by Brian McLean Chevrolet Buick GMC, saw the winning team of Ellie Nicholas, skip with Jo-Anne Levesque, 3rd; Gretta Judd, 2nd; Bonnie Luterback, lead defeating the Marita Martel team from Campbell River.

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ity on the ice and it was hard to tell they were competing against each other.

Kim Jonsson skipping but throwing 3rd rock and Lonnie Schopp, taking skips rock; Cynthia Lu, 2nd; Mickey Colburn, lead took the win over their opponents from Nanaimo, the Natallea Strilesky rink.

The dastardly D Event, sponsored by Friends of Curling, was won by the Leslie Shearer team from Nanaimo/Port Alberni. Her teammates were Lorraine Jeffries, 3rd; Suzzanne Grundison, 2nd; Brenda Chaplin, lead. They defeated the Betty Campbell rink

from Campbell River.

The raffle tickets sold by the membership saw first prize of the diamond ring to Debbi Bender, second price of the golf package to Janice Wilson and the fishing charter to Dr. E. VonSchilling.

Many hands were involved in the production of the Mad Hatter’s bonspiel and it goes without saying that the ladies’ league was instrumental in giving their time in decorations, baking, buying, donated gifts, selling raffle tickets and overall helping out throughout the spiel. The men’s league helped and thanks goes to men’s president Craig Bernes for getting his group involved.

The success of any event is greatly due to the sponsors and, along with the event sponsors, we acknowledge the following for their support: Saltwater Cowboys; Francis Jewellers; Friendly Fishing; Shoppers Drug Mart; Dorothy Lambourne; The Cottage Clothing Co.; Sport Chek; Bodyworks Physiotherapy, Pilates and Health; Del Rio Academy of Hair; Sunnydale Golf Course; Comox Golf Course; Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community; Story Creek Golf Course; Glacier Greens Golf Course and Chances Casino.

Special thanks to ladies’ club president Laina Fieret and to Amber Dufour and helpers for a job well done.

There was many laughs and tons of fun curling on exceptional ice, with kudos to head ice technician Cody

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Road Runners storm the castle in Colwood of 16 finishers in the race with Kevin Park posting the fastest time of 30:32, good enough for fifth in the men’s 30-34 age category.

Mike Bridges was close behind, earning second in men’s 45-49.

Several club members earned the top spot in their age categories, including Danny Keyes (M55-59), Wayne Crowe (M60-64), Les

Disher (M65-69), and Marion Bryan taking the win in F40-44.

Notable mentions are Scott Prager who’s been improving by leaps and bounds to get himself a third place spot in the M50-54, Keith Wakelin third (M5059), and Ken Richardson with third (M70-74).

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The Riptide U16 Girls were in a celebratory mood after clinching a trip to the provincial championships.

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Riptide U16 Girls packing for trip to Provincials “Provincials, here we come!” was the chant of the Marine Harvest Riptide U16 girls soccer team after a hard-fought win against the UI Storm, whom they were unable to beat in regular season play.

The girls turned an almost expected loss into a spectacular 3-2 overtime victory.

The pre-game talk by coach Scott encouraged the girls to make this a memorable day for themselves.

Co-captain Toni told them that this was the day they run a little bit faster, go in for the tackle a little bit

harder and jump that little bit higher to get the ball.

Their opponents came on strong at the start, keeping defenders Tommylia, Jill, Olivia and Jenna busy, moving the ball out with their strong clearing kicks. Midfielders Toni, Maddi, Emily and Emma fought hard to capture the ball and move it to the forwards.

Kaleigh, Carsyn and Cameron had to battle a tight defence to squeak in Riptide’s first goal before half.

Trailing 2-1 at the break, encouragement from coach-

es Scott and Ernie and a tactical change awoke the dragons. The girls came together and were relentless in their efforts to score.

A goal by Carsyn evened the game early in the second half, and intensified the game. Parents were pacing, and Bre, who was unable to play, was nervously sitting on the edge of her seat.

Sophia, Elysa and Rowan had come on in midfield, running hard to advance the ball, and Tenisha gave good support in the forward line.

Goalie Avarie stood strong amidst heavy attack and

injury to maintain the comeback until the final whistle for a 2-2 tie.

During the break, Shel provided some more tips and the girls headed out into two 10-minute halves of overtime.

The play that followed was a fine example of grit and positivity, and the Riptide efforts were rewarded by a winning goal off a rebound by Kaleigh, just as coach Mike had predicted.

“Thanks to the parents and to all who support our team,” a Riptide spokesperson said.

Curling stick helps keep curlers in the game longer The curling stick has been described as the “magic wand” of curling as it is enabling many 50-plus curlers to substantially extend the years they can continue to enjoy their curling experience.

The stick is basically just an extension of the arm and allows the curler to make delicate draw shots and dynamite take outs in the standing position.

The rules of the game are the same and the enjoyment of the game is enhanced as the fear of injury is greatly reduced.

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FERRiEs schEdulE NANAIMO to VANCOUVER Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay

In effect March 11, 2016 to March 31, 2016 6:30 am & 8:30 am *9:30 am • 10:30 am • **11:30 am 12:30 pm • ***1:30 pm • ****2:00 pm • 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm *Mar 24 & 25 only ** Mar 28 only *** Mar 24 only **** Mar 27 only

VANCOUVER to NANAIMO Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay

In effect March 11, 2016 to March 31, 2016 6:30 am, 8:30 am & 10:30 am • *11:30 am • 12:30 pm **1:50 pm • ***2:00 pm • 3:00 pm • ****4:00 pm 5:00 pm • *6:10 pm • 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm *Mar 24 only ** Mar 28 only *** Mar 25 only **** Mar 27 only

NANAIMO to VANCOUVER Duke Point to Tsawwassen

Effective Until March 31, 2016 5:15am* • 7:45am** • 10:15am • 12:45pm • 3:15pm • 5:45pm*** • 8:15pm*** • 10:45pm*** *Daily except Sat & Sun **Daily except Sun *** Daily except Sat

VANCOUVER to NANAIMO Tsawwassen to Duke Point

Effective Until March 31, 2016 5:15am* • 7:45am** • 10:15am • 12:45pm • 3:15pm • 5:45pm*** • 8:15pm*** • 10:45pm*** *Daily except Sat & Sun **Daily except Sun *** Daily except Sat

COMOX to POWELL RIVER Little River to Westview

Effective Until March 31, 2016 6:20am • 10:00am* • 3:15pm* 6:50pm** • 7:15pm* *Daily except Wed & Sat **Wed & Sat only

POWELL RIVER to COMOX Westview to Little River

Effective Until March 31, 2016 8:05am • 11:50pm • 5:15pm* 8:45pm *Daily except Wed & Sat

Schedules are subject to change without notice.

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The steep hills and challenging trails of the beautiful and historic Royal Roads University campus greeted 393 runners on Feb. 21 at the annual Hatley Castle 8K in Colwood.

Despite the forecast calling for rain, the wet stuff held off until all runners had finished.

Comox Valley Road Runners had a strong showing

BRUCE LANGLANDS

COMOX VALLEY

CARRIER AWARD Chaim Blaak

The Record is pleased to recognize Chaim for his excellent work in newspaper delivery to homes in the Comox area.

Chaim is 9 years old and attends Brooklyn Elementary School, he likes hockey!

Most of the 50+ Curling League members use the curling stick.

der, elbow, wrist, hip and ankle issues.

In the 50+ Curling League, over half of the curlers are now using the stick for their delivery.

People are curling now that haven’t curled for years and appreciating the opportunity to get back in the game.

“It really is a magic

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SCORE BOARD BOWLING CODES COUNTRY LANES Weekly highlights for week ending March 5 Monday 9:30 55 Plus Ed Farrant 135, Nick Tjart 262, Tricia Turnbull 186, Bea Cucksey 188, Carolle Allen 200, Bob Sharp 264, Roy Brekke 235, Lynne Davidson 185 Monday 12:30 55 Plus Shirley McLoughlin 210, Lyle Torrie 190, Marg Moore 201, Val Johnson 194, Bruce Ram 230, Ivan Ally 234 Monday 4 P.M. Youth Chris Parkinson 133, Zoe West 86, Kaden Friesen 110, Marylee Armstrong 62 Tuesday 9:30 Ladies Shirley Webb 193, Marilyn Shetterly 198, Elsie Ritsema 187, Isabelle Bracchi 180, Laurie McWillis 192, Barb Pottruff 184 Tuesday 12:30 Ev Andrews 198, George Andrews 209,Judith Munro 103, Ed Schievink 135, Garry Pearson 202, Allison Bennett 134 Tuesday Night Adult John West 216, Brad Paulson 240, Duwanee Granneman 222, Lorne King 258, Rick Granneman 238, Cynthia Taylor 233, Ian Taylor 214, Janet Butler 205, April Gilchrist 245 Wednesday 9:30 55 Plus Betty Gilchrist 201, Grace Coulter 187, Yvonne Melancon 201, Kaela McLean 199, John McLean 200, Aggie Aucoin 186, Laurie McWillis 200 Tuesday/Wednesday CRA Sherri Lines 123, Carly Buchan 143, Randy Poole 130, Allison Bennett 161, Mary Evans 123, Walter 132, Jack Errington 176, Tiffinee Nicoll 125 Wednesday Night Adult John West “340”, Scott McLellan 222, Rick Granneman 241, Debbie McCooey 225

Thursday 12:30 55 Plus Lynne Davidson 197, Grace Rodriguez 202, Rosemary Montreuil 193, Bill Brazie 252, Bob Sharp 266, Arnie Morrison 25, Gerry Parry 224 Thursday Night Adult Lorne Sutcliff 216, Scott VanAchte 266, Jim Parkin 267, Laurie Aucoin 236, Heather Kelly 198, Dawn Hill 215, Rose Stenebaugh 216, Alex Bodnar 215 Friday 9:30 55 Plus Coral Tanner 215, Marj Arnold 183, Minnie Frame 213, Gerhard Sorger 180, George Sand 198, Jim Lucas 242, Ken Scavarda 275, Heather Abraham 214, Joyce Unsworth 248, Arnie Auerbach 204 Special Olympics Daniel Erb 164, Chris Gillis 239, Leona Wagner 170, Penny Savin 210, Linda Cade 170, Larry McCooey 216, Melissa Knight 154

8-BALL POOL FALL-WINTER LEAGUE Team RW PT GW Breaking Bad 78 3580 223 Tap Tap Tap 77 3551 236 Magic Moments 77 3634 222 Scratch 75 3528 229 2bad4u 74 3480 224 Drive By 72 3551 232 Chalk N’ Awe 71 3288 205 Just The Tip 70 3504 227 Chalk-A-Holics 69 3353 214 Rack-No-Phobia 68 3461 223 Rack-Attack 65 3196 199 Shooting Ducks 64 3397 219 Chalk One Up! 54 2931 168 Balls In Hand 47 2910 159 B-Side Ourselves 43 2844 159 Cue-Tease 42 2893 162 ^This Way Up^ 41 2566 120 Less Lame Ducks 40 2786 149 Stick Ticklers 37 2636 126 Smokin 8 Balls 34 2557 116 The Breakers 32 2464 112 High Ballers 30 2434 108 RW-rounds won; PT-points; GW-games won

Player of Year Standings Player GP Pts Wallington, Stacy 72 100.0 Adams, Gary 88 90.8 Ostwald, Werner 84 89.8 Brown, Jim 88 78.4 Wright, Rob 88 78.0 Robinson, Shane 80 75.8 Ferguson, Brian 88 73.3 Horton, Rob 80 71.9 Gard, Mike 64 71.0 Caton, Bernie 84 69.4

BASKETBALL V. I. HIGH SCHOOL BOYS Final 2015-16 Rankings 4A Poll #12 - Feb. 28 Team LW 1. Oak Bay, Victoria (1) 2. Cowichan, Duncan (2) 3. Belmont, Victoria (5) 4. Dover Bay, Nanaimo (3) 5. G.P. Vanier, Courtenay (4) Claremont, Victoria (6) 7. Spectrum, Victoria (7) Final 2015-16 Rankings 3A Poll #12 - Feb. 28 Team LW 1. Wellington, Nanaimo (3) 2. Nanaimo District (2) 3. Mark Isfeld, Courtenay (1) 4. Mount Douglas, Victoria (4) 5. Ballenas, Parksville (5) Carihi, Campbell River (6) 7. Reynolds, Victoria (7) Victoria (8) 9. Alberni, Port Alberni (9) 10. Woodlands, Nanaimo (10) *Isfeld Ice qualify for B.C. 3A championships Final 2015-16 Rankings 2A Poll #12 - Feb. 28 Team LW 1. Lambrick Park, Victoria (1) 2. SMUS, Victoria (2) 3. Shawnigan Lake (3) 4. Brentwood College (4) 5. Parkland, Sidney (5) Kwalikum, Qual. Beach (6) 7. Highland, Comox (7 Pacific Christian, Vic. (8) 9. Gulf Islands, Ganges (9) 10. Glenlyon Norfolk, Vic. (10)

■ GETTING THEIR KICKS

The Comox Valley Thunder were in Port Alberni on the weekend to take part in a youth soccer jamboree. Playing back-to-back games, the Thunder lost 5-3 to Mid Island Mariners then dropped a 1-0 decision to Alberni Athletics when Alberni scored with just over a minute to play. This photo PHOTO BY SUSAN QUINN is from the Alberni game, with the Thunder in white.

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NOTICE OF REGIONAL DISTRICT MEETING Pursuant to section 376 of the Local Government Act, notice is hereby given that the board of the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) will receive the 2015 financial statements at a meeting to be held on: THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 to be held in the CVRD boardroom 550B Comox Road, Courtenay, B.C. commencing at 1:00 p.m.

A copy of the financial statements will be available for public inspection at the CVRD office located at 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, B.C. and, following the board meeting, on our website at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca.

Any questions or inquiries regarding this meeting should be directed to: Beth Dunlop, CPPB, CPA, CGA Corporate Financial Officer Tel: 250-334-6000 Toll free: 1-800-331-6007 follow comoxvalleyrd

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Dr. Shaun F. Golemba, IALVS Member

The Comox Valley Road Runners’ eight-week Run4Fun program will be starting April 13 and running Wednesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. until June 1.

Participants of all abilities between eight and 14 years old are invited to register for some good times playing games, meeting new friends and finding great places to run in the beautiful Comox Valley.

Run4Fun offers an educational, supportive, non-competitive environment to help kids develop their running skills, endurance, and self-confidence.

Organizers note the pro-

gram encourages a healthy lifestyle including eating well, preventing injuries and exercising while having fun. Runners will also learn about the importance of a proper warmup and pacing.

The program cost is $250 and includes a T-shirt and a water bottle. Spaces are limited so register soon. For more information or to register, drop into Extreme Runners on 5th Street or call Mary-Ann at 250-339-9730.

“We would like to thank our sponsors for their continuous support each year: Extreme Runners, Re/Max Ocean Pacific Realty, Rawthentic Eatery, and Quality Foods,” a CVRR

spokesperson said.

2014 Run4Fun Schedule: April 13 - Puntledge Park Elementary School (meet at gravel lot in front of the school) April 20 - Northeast Woods, Comox April 27 - Extreme Runners May 4 - McKenzie Park, Comox (access from Quarry Park Road or Torrence Road, Comox) May 11- Simms Millennium Park (at gazebo) May 18 - Seal Bay Nature Park (Bates Road lot) May 25 - Courtenay Airpark (20th Street lot) June 1- Puntledge Park Elementary School (meet at gravel lot in front of the school)

Courtenay Recreation

Springtime Promenade (1 - 6 years with adult) Join us on the bunny trail for activities, crafts & fun!

And maybe even a visit from the Easter Bunny!

Sunday March 20 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Simms Millenium Park $8/family Register early, as space is limited

Lewis Centre 250-338-5371 489 Old Island Highway courtenay.ca/rec

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WORSHIP COMOX VALLEY WHAT’S YOUR GROUP UP TO?

The Comox Valley Record wants to recognize the many events that make our community a better place to live. Email your photos and submissions to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com.

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

COMOX UNITED

Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

“A place for you: John 14:2

An Affirming Ministry

Sunday Worship Worship and Sunday and Children & Youth Program 10 am Children & Youth Program Saturday Service at 5 pm (Sept-May) 10:00 am

Rev. Maggie Enwright

Taize Services at 5:00 pm

Email: cxunited@telus.net

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

4th Saturday of the| 250-339-3966 month www.comoxunitedchurch.com Email: cxunited@telus.net

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■ BC Hydro’s Stephen Watson (left), Karla Louwers (2nd from left) and Eva

Wichmann (2nd from right) present a $5,000 cheque to Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society’s (MARS) Reg Westcott (center), Warren Warttig (right) and MARS Ambassador Brinley, a Great Horned Owl. BC Hydro has been a proud supporter of MARS since 1998.

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living hope

real people living real life experiencing real change

Worship Services 10am Sundays Queneesh Elementary School 2345 Mission Rd., Courtenay

250.334.9777 livinghope@shaw.ca

www.livinghopeonline.ca

“Spiritual Literacy: Women’s Contributions” (March 13, 2016) Service Leader: Betty Donaldson

We Meet Every Sunday at 4:00 (September to June) 250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)

250-334-0616

ECKANKAR Religion of the Light & Sound of God

Lewis Centre 2nd Sunday 11:00 am March 13

4th Sunday 11:00am Community Hu Song Contact: 250-331-9338 www.eckankar.org

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

“Sounding Forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things.”

10:00AM at Brooklyn Elementary School

1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

Everyone Welcome www.resonatechurch.ca

250-890-9262 cvuf.ca

Comox Valley Community Church

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

~A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

Sunday Celebration 10:30 am

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”

2201 Robert Lang Drive

1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay, BC 250-338-8221

(Old Fish and Game Building)

250-334-8424

Full Gospel Christian Fellowship

Sunday

Calvary

Comox Valley

11:00 am & 7:00 pm

Sunday 10 am

Where Jesus is Glorified

Worship Bible Teaching Sunday School

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312 aaronhcf@shawbiz.ca wwwaaronhouse.ca

LEWIS CENTRE 489 Old Island Hwy www.cccomoxvalley.com

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

St. John the Divine

St. Peter

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

Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay 100 Years of Ministry in the Comox Valley

SUNDAY SERVICE

SATURDAY

8:30 am and 10:00 am

5:40 Express Contemporary Worship

WEDNESDAY SERVICE

10:00am

SUNDAY

8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship www.stpeterscomox.ca

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CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH 1599 Tunner Drive, COURTENAY • 250-334-4716

■ Corporate Connections members Corey Zaal, Jamie Woods, Nicole

Cahoon, Pam Crowe, Ana Fleck, Anthony McCutcheon and Lance Petty present a cheque for $10,197 to Pam Crow, chair of the Comox Valley Child Development Association board. The money was raised at the Corporate Connections Christmas Fundraiser, held at Prime Chop House. The proceeds will be put to good use at the CVCDA in the ongoing work of supporting children with special needs and their families in our community.

Learn more about Corporate Connections at cvcorporateconnections.com and more about the work of the Child Development Association at cvcda. ca

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

10 am Sunday Worship

ECK Workship Service “The Call of the Soul”

250-338-5811

■ Stuart Aldred, the owner operator of four local McDonald’s restaurants will provide beverages and snacks to about 950 high school students at NIC’s High School Open House in the Comox Valley on Feb. 11.

LUTHERAN Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

WEEKEND LITURGIES Saturday 5 pm Mass Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am Mass Confession:

Join us Sunday

9:30 Am & 11:15 AM Supervised nursery for infants - 2 yrs. Childrens programs for 3 - 10 yrs.

1640 Burgess Road, Courtenay B.C. 250.334.2727 info@ngate.ca www.ngate.ca

Saturday 4:30 pm & before all Sunday masses Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Group, Sept-May Pastor: Father Marek Paczka, SDS Full Wheelchair Access

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Unitarian service honours gifted women International Women’s Day (March 8) draws attention to women’s issues and achievements.

The 2016 theme asks everyone to “Pledge for Parity”.

On Sunday, March 13, the Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship service will honour gifted women who provide spiritual leadership.

The focus of the March 13 alternative service is on wom-

en’s contributions to the spiritual aspect of life.

It is an invitation to share an example of how a woman inspired you to be more “spiritually literate”.

How have women (family, writers, musicians, goddesses, activists, and Mother Earth herself) been spiritual mentors in your spiritual development?

The format is simple and

based upon the Quaker tradition: as you are ready to share a spiritual practice or ritual you have learned from a woman, you may do so.

The service is 4–5 p.m. at the Comox United Church on Beach Street.

Betty Donaldson is service leader, assisted by Jane Fox, Joanna Finch and Bev Sparks.

Email cvufcoord@shawbiz.ca for further information.

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You’re Invited!

Come one come all, and most importantly, come with an empty stomach to the upper Conference Hall of the Filberg Centre.

The Evergreen Club is inviting everyone out to their famous pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, March 12.

For only $5 a person you will get your choice of beverage, and choice of buckwheat or buttermilk pancakes.

You also get bacon or sausages.

“Our Evergreen volunteers really know how to treat you well,” said volunteer co-ordinator Deanne McRae. “They will seat you at a table and treat you like royalty during your meal.”

Gather your friends and family and share in this all-age’s feast — and feel good about supporting the Evergreen Club.

Mark Saturday, March 12 down in your calendar.

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Many presentations at Cycling Coalition AGM hosted on the Coalition website CycleCV.com This map was financed by the Cycling Task Force and the Cycling Coalition with hundreds of volunteer hours donated by the Cycling Coalition. Once funding has been secured the map will be produced in a z-map format for easy portability. The map will be in demand by tourists, new residents and people who would like to find good routes to explore more of the valley by bicycle.

The new board of the Cycling Coalition for 2016-17 was elected and will continue to move forward focusing on advocacy, education and special events including secure bike parking.

Reports, meeting minutes, upcoming events and articles of interest can be seen on the website CycleCV.com along with information about membership.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Stockand, predeceased by his wife, Kathleen. Ray is survived by his children Charles Stockand (Lora) and grandsons Erik and Kurtis; Margot McNally (Bob), and his grandsons George and Nicholas. Ray always had a good sense of humour and will be missed by friends and family.

The family wishes to thank all the staff at Cumberland Lodge for their gracious care of Ray over the years.

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Tim was passionate about life, especially music, flying, his kids and his truck, actually, even getting caught at red lights! It is seven years since he perished along with Matt and all but one of the passengers when Cougar Flight 491 fell into the cold Atlantic Ocean on 12th March 2009.

Tim served Canada for 24 years and was so proud to do so and of being Canadian. I’m sure he showed that Canadian flag tatoo he bore to many people.

He carried a card in his wallet that we found after his death. It reads: “Every man has leaned upon the past. Every liberty we enjoy has been bought at incredible cost. There is not a privilege nor an opportunity that is not the product of other men’s labours.

We drink every day from wells we have not dug; We live by liberties we have not won; We are protected by institutions we have not set up.

No man lives by himself alone. All the past is invested in him.”

That’s the measure of Tim. We remember Tim and the families of all those that perished that day in this tragic accident Ever remembered. Ever loved.

Tim, there is a BIG hole in our hearts.

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Ray worked as a Boom Boat Operator (Port Renfrew, Franklin River and Nimpkish Lake), Lighthouse keeper (Scarlett Point) and as a fisherman before settling down in the Comox Valley with Comox Logging/Crown Zellerbach and Fletcher Challenge. After retirement, Ray especially enjoyed his time outdoors either walking the dog or beachcombing.

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ALLAN MCCONNELL JUNE 12, 1933 -MARCH 6, 2016

Al McConnell passed away on Sunday, March 06 at the hospital in Comox, BC at the age of 82.

Al was born in Elmvale, Ont. on June 12, 1933, the son of Wallace and Leitha McConnell.

While still in his teens, Al joined the Canadian Army which was the first of several examples of Al’s desire to serve his Country.

He later served in the RCAF, the Ontario Provincial Police and finally the Canadian Coast Guard. His dedication to Service was evident in each.

Al is survived by his wife Vi (Violet) who was serving in the RCAF when they married. They raised 4 children; Anne, Stephen, Sharon and Pam. The children gave Al 5 wonderful grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Each was dearly loved and supported in their various endeavours by Al and Vi. Family became Al’s priority upon leaving the Public Service and one could frequently find him helping out as only he could. Al’s sister Margaret and brother Robert predeceased him; sisters Lois and Joyce and brother Edward are married and reside in Ontario.

The body will be cremated and there will be a Memorial Celebration of Life at a later time.

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Survived by his daughter, Kayla Morgan Zec-Adams; mother, Wilberta Bracconier; sisters, Brenda Beaton, Maggie Miller and Jacquie Adams and brothers, James Bracconier, James (Jimbo), Fred, Sammy and Cyril Adams; fourteen nephews, twelve nieces and forty great nieces and nephews, uncle Donald Wilbert Hudson and Irene; many cousins and great aunt Mildred Conn.

Predeceased by dad, Samuel M. Adams; grandparents, Wilbert and Ella Hudson, aunt Dorothy Hudson Rosman; sisters, M Jeannine, Paula and brothers, Woody (Francis) and John Adams.

Wilbert was born in Comox at St. Joseph’s Hospital and spent his childhood in Cumberland. Wilbert was active in hockey until age 12. Then he discovered his passion for skateboarding. He attended high school at Vanier in Courtenay. As an adult, Wilbert moved to Vancouver and joined a skateboarding family, the East Van Daggers and was known as Willis. The Daggers are a family of avid skateboarders who ascribe to a helping lifestyle. Willis and his Dagger family were instrumental in the construction of a now closed half-pipe indoor skateboard park.

On March 27, 2002 Wilbert and Krystine Zec became parents to Kayla Morgan Zec-Adams “Kaylabear”.

Wilbert was totally committed to being a father to Kayla. Nothing stood in his way to get to Kayla on Fridays. Weekends were his Kayla time.

Wilbert was there for so many friends and whoever crossed his path; those in need of a place to sleep and/or eat, those down and out he lifted up, now alive because of him. He healed many with a broken heart, helping them to face the future. He would buy a bag lunch and hand it to someone sitting on the sidewalk.

Many stories have come back to the family. Many describe him as an amazing person. The Lord used him wherever he was to help others. An amazing young man; the number of lives he touched.

No more hurt and pain. Now safe in the arms of Jesus.

There will be a celebration of life at 2 p.m., March 13, 2016 at the Salvation Army Church, located at 1580 Fitzgerald Street, Courtenay, BC. Refreshments following.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to an education fund for Wilbert’s daughter Kayla.

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Your Family XOXO

The TURNER family (Barb, Ben & Jesse) would like to announce a Celebration of Rick’s Life will be held Saturday, March 19th, 2016 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Waverley Hotel, 2692 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC. Please bring one (or more) of your most memorable times spent with Rick to share with our family.

Please dress casual.

DEATHS

DEATHS

If I could have one lifetime wish One dream that would come true, I’d pray to God with all my heart, For yesterday and you.

Loved & Remembered Always

NORDIN – Margaret “Eleanor�

It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Margaret “Eleanor�

Nordin on March 5, 2016 in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Comox.

Eleanor was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Charlie Nordin and brothers Gerald and Ben. She is survived by her sons Dan (Claudia) of Port Alice and Chris (Melody) of Coquitlam; grandchild Sania, sister Betty Strachan of Courtenay and nieces and nephews: Jay, Shannon, Kelly, Mike, Blake and Chelsea.

In Eleanor’s leisure time she enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading and decorating. She was a kind, loving, gentle, caring and happy person.

Please make a donation in her memory to a charity of your choice.

A celebration of Eleanor’s life to be held on Saturday, March 12th at 1:00pm at Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay with a reception to follow.

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Franz (Frank) PAPP March 30, 1936 – March 5, 2016

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our father, Frank Papp, on Saturday, March 5, 2016, just a few weeks shy of his 80th birthday.

Frank was predeceased by his beloved wife of 54 years, Renate in 2012, and he is survived and missed by his children Frank (Susan), John, and Christina (Andy), as well as by 11 grandchildren.

Born in Pamhagen, Austria, Frank immigrated to Canada at the young age of 16, leaving the family farm behind. He became a certified red-seal chef and was well-known throughout the upper Vancouver Island. He worked at the Empress Hotel, the Discovery Inn, Haida Inn, and many logging camps, including Phillips Arm, Seymour Narrows, Toba Inlet and Nootka Island. He finished his career at Mount Washington after 10 years.

Frank was devoted to his family and he worked hard every day of his life for his wife and children until retiring at the age of 76. He was a wonderful man and we are all better people having known him.

A private family gathering is to be held at a later date.

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Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw Courtenay City Council intends to adopt “Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 2846, 2016�.

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“We have a great committee working on this year’s Gardens in Bloom tour,” says GIB committee chair Joanne Gesell. “It’s a great thing for any gardener, whether you’re a novice looking for inspiration or a veteran who’s looking for something new.”

The two-day event is a self-guided tour that will run on June 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 to see 10 different gardens, with a member of the CVHS on hand to greet guests as they arrive.

Visitors spend as much or as little time as they wish at each garden, and a map and guide comes with the ticket.

“The gardens are usually quite varied – rural, urban, small or large, gardens that specialize in shade plants or veggies.

There’s a lot to see over the two days,” Gesell adds.

Money raised during this two-day event goes back to the community. In the past Gardens in Bloom has supported horticultural work at Glacier View Lodge, The Views, Cumberland Lodge, Gardens on Anderton, Beachcombers Community School, Dawn to Dawn Community Gardens, and Green Sprouts School Garden Program.

Gesell said that right now the committee is figuring out how this year’s Gardens in Bloom will be special and which gardens will be featured.

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Planning for a community wastewater system to service Union Bay and Royston has reached an important stage.

ENTERTAINMENT HOUR AT BERWICK with Marlene Oolo and Friends.

The community is invited to learn more and share their comments about important project updates including: • An update on the amended project size and estimated cost with public private partnership (P3) • An overview of estimated costs and reduced connection fee for residents • Shortlist of sites for the wastewater treatment plant and community pump stations • Potential referendum vote

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