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MAYOR LARRY JANGULA and the rest of council are looking for ways to help the downtown core of Courtenay.

“Who are all these new guys?” asked a spectator at the AFC Construction Comox Valley Kickers men’s Div. 3 rugby match Sunday at Village Park in Cumberland. Well might he ask. Over the last few weeks an influx of new players, particularly from Campbell River, has seen the Kickers with a surplus of players standing on the sidelines looking to get on the field. “It’s a bit of a problem,” says Kickers’ coach Aaron L’Arrive.

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Downtown city core‘real complicated’ Renée Andor

But what is causing downtown businesses to go out of business? Blain Douglas, who owned Rickson’s Menswear for about 30 years until he retired last year, said it’s a combination of things, including online shopping, big box stores, minimum wage increases and property tax increases. “Since 2006, we saw a 48-percent increase in the amount of money we paid in property taxes,” said Douglas. “We, as residents, need more and want more, so the City has to provide more. So the cost of the City doing business goes up, so the taxes go up.” Mike Laver, downtown property owner, said taxes on four of his commercial rental properties have gone up between 30 and 51 per cent in five years, with the lowest of the four lots owing $5,737 in 2010 and the highest owing $17,684.

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Keeping downtown Courtenay businesses alive is at the forefront of council’s mind, according to Mayor Larry Jangula. Three downtown businesses closed this week and the topic was discussed at Monday’s council meeting. Jangula said all councillors are “united” on the fact that something needs to happen, but added the issue is complex. “It’s a real complicated thing,” Jangula told the Record, adding, “we understand that this is really important.” Councillors discussed ideas for economic development, infrastructure, social functions of downtown and economic viability, and City staff were instructed to compile ideas for initiatives in a mini strategic plan.

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He said the property tax multiplier, which means commercial property taxes are 2.9 times the rate of residential taxes, compounds the increases. “I don’t think residents really understand that we pay three times more than what they pay,” he said. “I struggle every day. I have tenants that haven’t taken a paycheque out of there for the last year, but they want to try and get into business.” He wrote a letter to the City outlining his concerns for businesses because he said landlords are forced to pass on the tax hikes to tenants. “Some (businesses) are only making it because the landlords have cut their (base) rent so they won’t have an empty building,” he said in the letter. He pointed out that landlords with an empty building still have

to pay the taxes; they just aren’t receiving any rent money to help pay them. He wants the property tax multiplier lowered. However, under the Local Government Act, the property tax multiplier must be the same for all commercial businesses, and Jangula pointed out that if it were lowered, that would mean less tax money from national corporations and the money needs to come from somewhere. “If we lower their multiplier it means we have to add to the household taxes, and I just can’t see that as being a solution,” said Jangula. “But on the other hand, leaving it where it is and helping force more of them (downtown businesses) out of business is not the answer either.” Jangula said the City is lob... see CITY ■ A2

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bying the Province to allow one tax rate for the big box stores and one for either ‘downtown’ businesses or ‘small’ businesses, both of which would have to be defined. He added that discussions are expected with the premier’s office at some point. However, Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association (DCBIA) president and past owner of The Golfer’s Edge, one of the businesses that closed this week, Mark Middleton said the issue is not as simple as higher rents because of higher taxes. “It’s not as simple as reducing the taxes or the multiplier, and it’s not as simple as the economy just being so terrible that businesses are tanking because there are some businesses that are doing well,” said Middleton. He said he believes his store closed because golf spending is based on discretionary income and it’s one of the first things to be cut when people decide to spend less. He pointed out that rent is lower in the downtown core than other areas of town, adding that he was approached to lease space at the new Thrifty Foods plaza. “They’re asking

between $30 and $40 a square foot, that’s a big, big number and it’s going to take some national franchise, you know that’ll be the Tim Hortons Starbucks, places like that,” he said. He paid between $10 and $12 per square foot for the golf store. He also said some areas of town have lower rents, and that the rent usually reflects the amount of potential buyer traffic through the area. He suggested the City spend some of

the money it receives from the box stores on improving the downtown core — and making it more than just Fifth Street. “Fifth Street got all the street lamps and the places to hang the banners, but Fourth and Sixth Street appear like the forgotten cousins,” said Middleton. “Maybe it’s time to take some of the money from some of the big box stores that they give the City for amenities and transfer that into revitalizing Fourth and Sixth Street, and

actually making our whole downtown core something larger than just Fifth Street.” He also suggests building the controversial pedestrian bridge to increase traffic to the area. Jangula suggests property owners build ‘up’ the downtown to make it more financially viable by having store fronts on the bottom and residential suites on the top. However, Laver said he did that with one of his properties about four years ago and has

rented out the residential suites, but not the storefront. Middleton said that while he doesn’t see an easy solution, he’s pleased the issue is receiving serious attention. “It’s nice that we’re on the City’s radar right now and the City’s taking notice,” said Middleton. “So I feel like now is the time, you know if anything’s going to happen, it’s going to happen while it’s at the top of mind for them.” writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Pride of Lions brings Grey Cup to the province Scott Stanfield Record Staff

The Grey Cup and two key members of the 2011 Canadian Football League playoff champion BC Lions visited with fans Tuesday at the Comox Community Centre during a provincewide celebration of a season that did not exactly kick off with a bang. Seven weeks into the year, the Lions were in last place with one win and six losses. The team then won 12 of its next 13 games, including the Western final and the Grey Cup championship at BC Place, defeating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 34-23. “It was a life lesson as much as it was a football lesson for us,” quarterback Travis Lulay, MVP of the regular season and the Grey Cup final, said Tuesday in Comox. “Not giving up, believing in what you’re doing, rallying around the people around you. “We had good guys in the locker room, character guys, and that was really the only reason we were able to climb out of that hole. Every week we got a little better...It was absolutely magic, to be able to win a Grey Cup at home.” Kicker Paul McCallum, who hails from North Vancouver, is entering his 20th season in the CFL. His path

THE GREY CUP drew a crowd Tuesday at the Comox Community Centre as a group of Lions that included quarterback Travis Lulay stopped by on a tour of the province. PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD to football was a little out of the ordinary, having been a soccer player until age 19. He recalled the parents and volunteers who put in the time during his junior football days in Surrey. “If it wasn’t for the community football, I wouldn’t

be here today,” said McCallum, who kicked four field goals in the Grey Cup final. Comox Valley resident Tony Collier, a member of the ‘94 Grey Cup champion Lions, and former Leo Jamie Taras, the team’s director of community relations, were

also on hand Tuesday at the Comox Community Centre. Aside from displaying the cup, the purpose of the tour is to promote health and fitness, and to raise awareness for KidSport, which raises money for children

who cannot afford to play their favourite sport. “The Lions do over 160 school programs from January to May, and we do that in partnership with this great province,” Taras said. The tour started Sunday in Burnaby and continued

Monday in Victoria. After stopping in Comox, the cup made its way to Kelowna Tuesday evening. It was to be in Prince George Thursday and Friday then back to the Lower Mainland Saturday. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Comox Valley Airport begins looking for new CEO Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Shirley de Silva, citing personal reasons, has tendered her resignation as chief executive officer of the Comox Valley Airport Commission. Her last day is April 30. “I greatly appreciate the support that the Comox Valley Airport Commission has given me during my tenure here,” de Silva said in a statement. “I have complete faith that the wonderful staff I leave behind will keep the airport on its same positive trajectory.”

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Before joining the CVAC in January, 2010, de Silva managed the Kingston

Norman Rogers Airport in Ontario and the Bathurst Regional Airport in New Brunswick. “She’s done a lot,” CVAC board chair Brad Minton said. “We’ve covered a lot of ground. The first thing we did was put together that strategic plan. She has been ticking off those objectives one by one over the last two years, and we’re in really good shape.” Among other things, the plan’s mandate called for an increase to passenger loads, which Minton said is back up to more than 300,000, and to enhance the “corporate culture” at

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YQQ. “In terms of new roots, she’s made presentations to over 14 airlines, for secondary lines. We’re always interested in that,” Minton said. “She’s done a terrific job. We appreciate what she’s done.” During de Silva’s tenure, the airport established the region’s first charter flight to Fort Nelson in northern

B.C., and a direct flight to Cancun, Mexico. de Silva has also overseen a public relations program aimed at increasing communication with the commission’s nominating entities (local governments appoint some board members), YQQ staff, the community, passengers and airlines. A revamped marketing strategy was

launched last year to stem the leakage of passengers to other airports, and to revitalize the terminal building and corporate materials, the CVAC said. Minton expects the commission will seek out a new CEO “very soon.” He notes airport CEOs are highly skilled individuals who contend with a great deal of information, regulations and negotiations. In some cases they are required to run airfields. “Lots of skills there, but there are people out there that we can chat with,” Minton said. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE student Omer Tufail beats on the van representing student debt during Wednesday’s rally at the Comox Valley campus. PHOTO BY RENÉE ANDOR

Student debt takes pounding at NIC Renée Andor Record Staff

North Island College (NIC) students beat up a van representing student debt as college and community groups cheered them on at a rally Wednesday. “It’s great,” Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) representative at NIC student union Savannah McKenzie said at the rally. “We have a total mix of students, faculty and people from the community so that’s always a great turnout because we know we are reaching a wide population here in the community.” Music blared from speakers as students showed up outside the Discovery Hall at NIC’s Comox Valley campus at 11:30. As soon as it was time to take turns beating in an old van decorated to represent student debt, students lined up to take their frustrations out on it. The rally was about more than swinging a bat at a van — it was part of the CFS National Day of Action, and rallies were held at other NIC campuses, as well as Vancouver Island University, Camosun College and other institutions across the country. According to McKenzie, the aim is for government to help make post-secondary schooling more financially viable for students. “I’m hoping that both the provincial and federal government will take action and react to our movement,” said McKenzie, “hopefully by tuition fee freezes, softening the taxation of student loans and increasing funding to public institutions back to 85 per cent rather

than 60.” The students weren’t alone in their rally; representatives from the Canadian Union of Public Employees, the Council of Canadians and the NIC Faculty Association (NICFA) spoke on students’ behalf, and a statement from North Island MLA Claire Trevena was read. Gwyn Frayne, from

the Comox Valley chapter of the Council of Canadians, spoke about her post-secondary experience. “When I went to university I was able to cover the costs by working in the summer and over the year,” said Frayne. “Now, I’m not even sure that my grandkids can go to college, and that is not right.”

NICFA president Shirley Ackland said she was proud to support students at the rally and pointed out that some students come out of college or university with more debt than she paid for her first house. “You should not have to mortgage your futures to get an education,” she told students.

“We need to remember and acknowledge in this community and the broader community that it’s educated people that run our communities that lead our country, and the more debt we pile on their shoulders the less able they are to do that,” Ackland told the Record after her speech. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Comox Valley RCMP arrested Adrian Julian Wilson, just over a month after his release from jail. In early December, the Comox Valley RCMP issued a public interest notification in relation to a high-risk sexual offender who was going to be living in the Comox Valley. The public were made aware of Wilson’s release and some of his court-imposed conditions. Since that date the Comox Valley RCMP along with probation services have been working diligently at monitoring Wilson’s activities and doing their best to ensure he was abiding by all of the conditions placed on him by the courts. Information was received from members of the community, and along with probation services the Comox Valley RCMP gathered enough evidence to arrest Wilson on Jan. 26 for breaching one of his conditions. Wilson was held in custody. Wilson appeared in

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provincial court Monday and pleaded guilty to breaching the condition “You shall not enter any liquor store, beer and/or wine store, or business whose primary purpose is the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages.” Wilson was sentenced to four months jail, followed by 18 months of probation. The Comox Valley RCMP want to thank the public, probation services and Crown counsel for their assistance on this investigation. Anyone with further information is asked to contact the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). — Comox Valley RCMP

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Rosetta unlocking languages Software used to introduce four languages in a year Renée Andor Record Staff

Some Comox Valley students are learning four languages this year in a pilot project by Navigate, formerly known as North Island Distance Education School. Navigate international languages support Jamie McCance is conducting the project using Rosetta Stone Explorer software with Grade 4 to 8 students. But the pilot is also being tested on Grade 5 and 6 students from Aspen Park Elementary School. “I am not only looking at the benefits of the Explorer program for Navigate’s distributed learning students, but also for students in traditional schools,” said McCance. “I think it’s super super cool. I wish I had had something like this (at that age).” The computer program is designed to introduce students to four languages in a single year through a series of six-week learning cycles. Students individually choose four of 23 languages, including French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Japanese, Persian or Hindi. Aspen Park students are learning three languages because the decision to add the school to the pilot project came after Navigate students had started. So, Aspen Park students just started their first language on Jan. 19, but Grade 5 student Jessi Coppick, who is learning Dutch, said she’s already impressed. “It’s really fun,” said Coppick. “It makes it so

much more easy cause they go over it and over it.” Grade 5 student Harry Buckle, who is learning Chinese, agreed and said he’s already learned “quite a bit.” “It’s cool because it gives you grammar, spelling and how to say it,” explained Buckle. “Once I repeat a couple things, I actually understand what everything would mean.” Navigate already offers the program to students in Grade 9 and up, but wants to offer it to younger students starting this September, which is why it’s conducting the pilot project. “It’s our hope (to offer the program this September), but this feedback from the pilot is going to help us make that decision,” said McCance. “We’re taking it all, good or bad, but for the most part it’s been really good and the kids are excited.” Meanwhile, Navi-

gate also offers a new Rosetta Stone program to students in Grade 9 and up. TOTALe has the same features as the regular program, but adds in online studio sessions with a native speaker and one to four students. Navigate French and Spanish teacher Derek Brenchley said the “social component” helps to ensure students stick with the course. “Many of them start and don’t continue because learning a language is a hard thing to do,” said Brenchley, who compares the studio sessions to a job or traditional school. “That piece where you’re showing up for

something — so with this new program you actually show up.” Students book classes on their own schedule, and Brenchley said there’s no limit to the amount of studio sessions students can do. He believes the course will be popular with people who like to travel, and is currently taking Italian himself. “I found that the session were fun, engaging and very useful in helping me improve and reinforce my very basic Italian,” said Brenchley. For more information on the Rosetta Stone programs offered by Navigate, visit www. nides.bc.ca.

ASPEN PARK ELEMENTARY Grade 5 student Jessi Coppick uses Rosetta Stone software to learn Dutch. PHOTO BY RENÉE ANDOR

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Francophone pupils happy in pièce de rÊsistance RenÊe Andor Record Staff

French school École Au coeur de l’Île is halfway through its first year and the community is invited to check out the innovative ‘green’ building on Tuesday. On Feb. 7 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., there will be an open house for potential students to register, and non-French members of the community to tour the kindergarten to Grade 12 school. Principal Michel Tardif said students and staff are settling into the school’s permanent home after many years of leasing space from School District 71. “Our relationship with School District 71 has always been wonderful,â€? said Tardif. “But when you are sharing a space or subletting a space, you never truly feel that’s your home, and now we’re home.â€? According to Conseil scolaire francophone de la C.-B., (French school district), the provincial

ÉCOLE AU COEUR DE L’ÎLE principal Michel Tardif says francophone students in the Comox Valley have found their own home. PHOTO BY RENÉE ANDOR

Ministry of Education provided $23 million towards the school, including $15 million in construction costs. Tardif said the school receives the same pro-

vincial funding as public schools in SD71, and receives the same federal funding as French immersion schools. “Any school that offers the French lan-

guage, and there’s a cultural component, will receive federal funds to provide that,� said Tardif. “It’s for the cultural activities, it’s not for the instruction-

CVRD defers aeronautics motion Scott Stanfield Record Staff

The regional district board deferred Tuesday a Jim Gillis motion concerning the Canadian Aeronautics Act to a future committee of the whole meeting. The Area B director would like to see the act implement airport zoning to more accurately reflect modern navigation systems. Gillis, who notes zoning has affected the placement of the proposed regional hospital, motioned at the last committee session to request the Union of B.C. Municipalities, with Transport Canada, to review the act.

The Vancouver Island Health Authority had proposed to construct the hospital on Ryan Road near Crown Isle. However, the Department of National Defence said it fell within an area around CFB Comox and the airport that restricts the height of structures to fewer than nine metres. Gillis is also concerned about eagle and blue heron nesting trees in the vicinity of the airport. Following Tuesday’s meeting, the board met in-camera with members of the Comox Valley Airport Commission and CFB Comox 19 Wing to discuss

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al or the building or anything like that. “There’s no extra dollars and it’s not federal-based.â€? The building is open concept, with high ceilings, plenty of windows and interesting architecture throughout. Tardif calls the gymnasium the “pièce de rĂŠsistance,â€? as huge panel windows line the outer wall and look onto a wooded area, giving the feel of being outside. “We have the windows because the forest isn’t a separation of the gym — even though you participate in the gym, the forest visually is there, so we want to blend with the natural environment,â€? explained Tardif. Classrooms have glass sliding doors connecting to hallways which Tardif said connect the learning in the classroom to the learning — like socializing —outside of the classroom. The school has a strong focus on afterschool activities like sports, and Tardif mentioned that three soccer clubs use the gym

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What the Comox Valley RCMP have been doing lately The Comox Valley RCMP recently responded to the following incidents: Jan. 24 An attempted Break and Enter was reported in the 200 block of Back

Road in Courtenay. The resident had been out and returned to find her door dented and the moulding damaged. No entry was gained to the residence. RCMP responded to

a report of theft from a vehicle in the 200 block of Puntledge Road in Courtenay. Thieves unscrewed the two taillight assemblies and then stole them from a pickup truck.

Grateful for support Kymme Patrick Special to the Record

2011 was the year when I was reminded (and learned more fully this time) that every moment in one’s life counts. There have been so many friends, acquaintances, students, doctors and businesses who impacted on my life during that time, who I want to thank for their much needed support. One year ago I was in a hospital in Victoria getting a feeding tube inserted as a last resort to keep nutrition in me as I was unable to swallow food due to the damage the radiation had done to my throat/tongue. It was one of the worst steps in the long road to recovery. I could have felt very alone and frightened. Due to the love and care that this community has shown me I was able to get through the hospital madness. A fundraiser community event was happening on that very same day. Friends from the dance and theatre community worked very hard to create an event that hundreds of community members attended. There was food, theatre, dance, photos and most of all support. I have no words to describe the gratitude that I feel for the outpouring of love and generosity

AFTER A BOUT with cancer, Kymme Patrick is glad she’s no longer in a hospital bed. shown to me and how connected I felt even while lying in a room that defied any sense of normalcy. I have lived and worked in this community for 20 years. I had always believed that I was very fortunate to live in the beautiful Comox Valley and also to continue to work in my chosen field. I embrace this community with love and gratitude. I may be without taste buds or saliva right now, but I am grateful for simply being able to swallow and eat food again. I am back to work and my students and teaching bring so much joy. I am dancing and daring to step out of my comfort zone. I am also

challenging myself by singing in a choir — something that was always put off for “one of these days”. I plan to follow up on my plans for travel (Africa here I come!) and I am writing a script about this horrific journey that is helping me put it all into perspective. Most importantly I live now without letting stress overwhelm me — instead, with gratitude and with joy. I am able to hold a vision of continued health and happiness thanks to this amazing community. I wish for you all what I wish for myself. Trunks up all the way! Kymme Patrick is the owner of TheatreWorks.

A report of a singlevehicle collision near the Van West overpass on Highway 19 was received. The southbound vehicle hit a large puddle of standing water on the roadway and hydroplaned. The car went off road right. Minor damage and minor injuries to the driver. A report of a Break and Enter at a residence in the 1000 block of Piercy Avenue in Courtenay was received. The culprit entered the house through the back window and stole several electronic items, cash and medication. Jan. 27 A report of a disturbance was received. The report was that two males were walking on the street making noise and were told to be quieter. Their response was to threaten the complainant with bodily harm. A report of a Break, Enter and Theft was received from the contractor of a house being built in the 2800 block of Piercy Road in Courtenay. The contractor stated that thieves entered through an unlocked door and once inside stole about $800 worth of copper wire. This investigation is continuing. A report of a hit and run incident was received. The male reported that a small compact car backed out of a parking stall and hit his vehicle on the rear quarter panel. The suspect driver was located at home and advised. This matter has been resolved.

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The male caused damage to the residence, was taken into custody and released once sober. Jan. 30 A report of mischief was received by the Comox Valley RCMP. Unknown persons tore down a large real estate sign just south of the Trent River bridge on Highway 19A in Royston.

Police responded to a call of youths shooting a gun at birds near the Queneesh Trailer Park in Comox. Upon investigation it was learned the handgun replica was an airsoft BB gun. The youths were warned and the parent spoken to regarding the dangers of allowing the youths in public with a weapon such as this. RCMP in the Comox Valley responded to a Break and Enter in progress in the 2100 block of Comox Avenue. One male was seen running from the residence. — Comox Valley RCMP

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Historian at museum Historian Jeanette Taylor will present an illustrated lecture Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Courtenay and District Museum. Taylor’s presentation, based upon her books and tours aboard the historic Columbia III, will provide a rare view of the islands and inlets of the inner coast between northern Vancouver Island and the mainland. The presentation will include a reading list and some tips on ways to visit the islands and inlets by kayak or with tour operators affiliated with museums. Admission to the evening is $5 per Historical Society member; $6 non-members (plus HST). Advance tickets are recommended. The Courtenay and District Museum is at 207 Fourth St. in Courtenay. For details, phone 250-334-0686. — Courtenay and District Museum

says Richard Kerton, manager of Comox District Co-op. “It’s no secret that the price of gas has increased over the last several years, and we wanted to help offset that cost.”

The Co-op’s donation will likely be used to put gas in tanks, although Buchner notes the cost to maintain a fleet of 15 vans, which need to be replaced at least every year, is also a

significant expense. Consistent with its mandate of “moving ahead by giving back,” Comox District Co-op supports several local non-profits each year and is highly involved

in the local community. “Our directors have a lot of history here in the Valley and they’ve been involved with a lot of local organizations,” says Kerton. “They’re very support-

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Learning won’t stop Are you 55 or older and still wondering how to fill your winter days? ElderCollege is the perfect answer. Many courses in a wide range of topics are still available, and registration is easy through the website at nic.bc.ca/ec or at the Registration Office at North Island College. Regular courses are usually six to eight weeks long and short courses are usually four hours long. The Saturday morning Lecture Series also has a few seats left, and this semester the topic is Canada’s Security and Defence: Making Informed Choices. For details on any of these courses, see a newsletter at nic. bc.ca/ec or phone 250334-5000 (local 4602) for more information. The Saturday Lecture Series starts this Saturday and regular courses start on Monday. — Comox Valley ElderCollege

Late addition to filmfest

PROCEEDS FROM THE Whiskey Fest benefit the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation and Wheels for Wellness.

Whiskey tasting returns SlĂĄinte! (good health) will be the word of the night at the Westerly Hotel and Convention Centre on Feb. 4 as the Rotary Club of Comox and the Westerly Hotel host the second annual Comox Valley Whiskey Fest. The evening includes a choice of seminars that run the gamut from Whiskey for Beginners to a Whiskey Road Trip and from Classic Malts to the Master Class. This is followed by a general tasting of some 50 different whiskeys and a Scottish beer in the Grand Tasting Room. A special treat for the evening will be the “finger foodâ€? specially prepared to complement the malts and blends. With a selection of whiskeys

ranging from the peaty/smoky malts of Islay to the sweeter, lighter malts of Speyside; fine Bourbon, Irish and rye whiskeys, there is something for everyone. $100 covers everything, including a ride home if you live in the Comox Valley. There are some tickets still available at the Westerly Hotel Liquor Outlet. They must be purchased in advance. Proceeds are going to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation and Wheels for Wellness. For more details, see the website: www.comoxvalleywhiskeyfest.ca. And the response to Slåinte is do dheagh shlà inte (your good health). — Rotary Club of Comox

This past summer, local film maker Paul Christopher made a short film about the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market and the connection it creates between producers and consumers. It is a beautiful little piece of local culture and a great late addition to the World Community Film Festival lineup. This local festival is in its 21st year of bringing awareness to social justice issues all over the world, and identifying ways to make change locally. One of those ways is to feature local options such as the farmers’ market as part of the local solution to these global issues. Because it was added late, the

farmers’ market film is not listed in the program but it will run after the Economics of Happiness, a 72-minute film screening in the Rotary Room of the Filberg Centre in Courtenay on Saturday at 11:20 a.m. That film deals with localization as a solution to some of the big issues today. The Comox Valley Farmers’ Market runs year-round Saturdays from 9 to noon at the Native Son’s Hall. Visit www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com or check their Facebook page to see what’s at the market this week. Paul Christopher’s website is www.paulchristopherfilms.ca. — Comox Valley Farmers’ Market

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SPCA Wish List:

Ask THE VET (Have a question? Go to www.sunrisevet. ca and click the ‘ask the vet’ button) Q: Why do pets have ongoing intestinal problems that

just never go away? A: Seeing your pet with tummy pains, ongoing soft stool or worse, lots of gas, vomiting and midnight messes are signs that they are having a hard time. These signs are simply not normal. Parasites like worms, giardia (also known as “beaver fever”), ‘bad’ bacteria overgrowth, food allergy or inflammatory bowel disease(IBD) are causes. This does not complete the list but

does cover the lion’s share of reasons. The good news is testing has become much easier and more successful at giving us a diagnosis. Knowing sooner helps make treatment easier with more wins. So where does one begin? First step is a tummy exam with a good history and of course a simple fecal test for worm eggs and parasites. So start the road to good intestinal health

The Comox Valley SPCA is in need of the following items as we are approaching kitten season: Canned Kitten food - Science Diet or other; Kitten Milk Replacement (KMR); Gift Cards from Woofy’s, Bosley’s, Home Depot, Staples, South Country Feed; Wood pellet cat litter; Non clumping (safe for kittens) litter Rabbit / Critter chews and toys, and critter bedding.

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Larry a man of few words ALLERGIES? WHO SAYS A LOT With Valentines on the 14th and Love Your Pet Day on the 20th, February is a sensitive month for me. Sometimes “my people” do not understand my emotions. I do all the right signals, but they don’t get it. When I whine they think this is a sign I need to go water a tree, but what I really want is food. To help you understand your dog better, I compiled some body language signals that I use. When I am feeling scared or frightened I may wag my tail slowly, lay back my ears and whimper. If I feel threatened I may want to show my teeth, and make my fur come up on my back and tail. If I am feeling happy and would love to go for a walk or play ball, you will see my tail wagging fast and my ears alert. If I am really excited I may stomp my front

paws from left to right, pant, and wag my tail as fast as I can. Licking is a way that I am telling you that it is social time. This is a good time to cuddle or massage me.

Growls, barks, howls, whines, and whimpers can also be misinterpreted. The best way to understand these sounds is looking at the situation and surroundings. For

example if I am in the kitchen whining it means I want what you have on the counter. If my growl sounds scary and I am showing my teeth it means I am sensing something not right and warning you to be cautious. However, if I express with a calmer growl it means I want to participate in play or get attention from you. “A dog is the only thing on earth that will love you more than you love yourself.” – Josh Billings

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a n an oowner, owner w r, r, b u t weree u nable to unable find a match. Without an owner stepping forward, Cassandra – as she was named--went back to the vet for an x-ray, which confirmed Dr.

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affectionate. To make this story a true Christmas Miracle, Cindy and Bryan from Brycyn Enterprises not only opened their home as foster parents and hearts to Cassandra, but they also paid for her entire surgery costs, which made it possible for us to help many more animals that needed our care at Christmas time. If you are interested in adopting Cassandra, or another animal, please call 250-3397722 for more information. Thank you Cindy and Bryan Russwurm for helping Cassandra complete her Christmas miracle. The BC SPCA is a non-profit organization funded primarily by public donations. Your financial support ensures that we can continue to prevent animal cruelty and promote animal welfare. For more information, visit www.spca.bc.ca

Porky Pets a Problem It’s not just twolegged animals that are having a problem with obesity. According to recent reports, pets are heavier than ever, too. Inactivity, too many snacks and poor diets are to blame for both pet and human obesity issues. The health implications can be severe for everyone involved. Overweight animals can have high blood lespressure, high choleseart terol, risk for heart attack or stroke, risk ms, for skeletal problems, such as hip dyspla-sia, and low self-es-teem, among otherr things. The good news is ethsome of the same methods humans use to lose ffecweight could be effective for pets, too. hat • Choose foods that rst. list meat (protein) first. ave Too many pet foods have rity replaced the majority ghof protein with highecarbohydrate ingreat dients, such as wheat and corn. n • Watch portion

sizes. Use the portion suggestions on the food as a guideline for feeding a pet. • Consider smaller, more frequent meals. Instead of one large meal, feed a dog or cat three small meals a day. • Cut out nutritionally poor treats. Replace fatty dog bones with crunch carrots or broccoli for better health. g Walk• Get moving. ing a pet

is good for everyone involved. Aim for 30 to 60 minutes of activity a day. This will also improve joint flexibility. Pets don’t raid the refrigerator at night

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Recognizing Black Dog SYNDROME

Dogs living in shelters await the chance to be adopted by loving families. Black dogs in general tend to be harder to place because of people’s misperceptions about them. The problem is so common, adoption professionals have dubbed it “black dog syndrome.” There are a few reasons people may pass up on owning a black dog. • Dog breeds, such as dobermans and rottweilers, are dark in color. People may assume that all black dogs tend to be aggressive or protective. • Because they do not show up well in film and in photos, Hollywood often chooses lighter dogs over black dogs. This can make people believe that black dogs are unpopular. • Black dogs have often been condemned in folklore. People may have visions of lurking, hulking black dogs preying on livestock or haunting shadowy cor-

ners. Like black cats, black dogs can seem ominous. • Human nature is to look at bright, sparkly things. A light dog next to a black dog may appear more attractive. There are people who do not believe in black dog syndrome. Because black and brown tend to be dominant colors in many breeds and because many shelter dogs are mixes of breeds, it makes some sense that there are more black dogs in shelters for this reason alone. Others say that Labradors, which are often black, are the

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Lunar celebration soon City will tell you where to go Magnificent flowing silk dragons and streamers. Lanterns, candles, firecrackers and fires. Opulent feasts of auspicioussounding dishes and sweets. Red envelopes stuffed with coins doled out to bowing children. These are the vibrant images of Lunar New Year! Friends and neighbours from across the Comox Valley and beyond can celebrate Lunar New Year with the Cumberland Museum on Feb. 11 at the Cumberland Cultural Centre. This annual celebration of respect and remembrance recognizes the significant Chinese community that played an important role in the development of Cumberland and the wider Comox Valley. Lunar New Year in Cum-

berland features exciting live entertainment from Ocean Rain Chinese Performing Arts Academy, a traditional dinner, games and prizes, a multimedia presentation of film and images from Cumberland’s Chinatown and a silent auction. All proceeds from the Cumberland Museum Lunar New Year Celebration are dedicated to the development of exhibits and community programs at the Cumberland Museum. This community event has sold out two years running; advance bookings are required. Tickets are on sale now through the Cumberland Museum at 250336-2445. Adult tickets cost $25 and youth under 14 get in for $15. — Cumberland Museum

VANIER SECONDARY STUDENTS read picture books they made aimed at five- and six-year-olds.

One is high tech, the other more traditional, but Courtenay’s goal for its new mapping tools is the same — to get people out and exploring the city’s parks and trails. The new Interactive Parks and Recreation Map works on a Web browser, and lets users zoom in on different areas in Courtenay to view details on individual parks and trails. The map is colour-coded to show different types of features at a glance. The map allows users to see Courtenay’s entire park and trail system, or search for parks with a particular asset, such as playgrounds, trails or basketball courts. The map also provides details on the amenities at Courtenay’s main recreation facilities. Each listing includes links for directions through Google Maps, and virtual tours using Google Streetview. To try the map, go to www.courtenay.ca/ parks/index.html. Courtenay’s other map project will help pedestrians and cyclists

Students ORS WANTED D make books EXHIBITORS Two of Mr. Stevens’ Social Studies 10 classes from Vanier went to Aspen Park Elementary school recently to read their self-made picture books to kindergarten and Grade 1 students. The essence of the assignment was the students chose a theme or big idea from the curriculum the class covered and created a children’s book based on it. Each student was expected to create their own characters, plot, and a lesson that was easily identifiable. The students needed to create a story, write their own text, create their own pictures for each page while catering to five- and sixyear-olds. Every single book was different, creative and allowed the students to demonstrate their knowledge in a ‘non-traditional’ method. “Seeing 15- and 16-year-old Grade 10 students read their own books to five- and six-year-olds was truly awesome,” a spokesperson said. — Vanier Secondary School

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Ill man airlifted by 442 Squadron Every Friday we feature Valley history taken from our back issues. Five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Members of 19 Wing Comox air evacuated a man from the small community of Hadley Bay in Johnstone Strait. The man, 61, was suffering acute chest pains and needed to be taken to hospital. A 442 Squadron Cormorant helicopter transported him to Royal Jubilee in Victoria. Ten years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Hopes for a bright future for the UBC Research Farm dimmed when the Liberal government announced it would not provide $7.2 million pledged by former premier Ujjal Dosanjh on the eve of the 2001 election.

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Even in winter, cyclists can ride What are the rights BEHIND THE WHEEL and obligations of cyclists and motorists if the cyclist should choose to ride on the IM highway under snowy CHEWE winter conditions? Uncleared pathways and cycling routes were The answer should forcing cyclists to choose be obvious — treat the to ride on the plowed cyclist as you would streets of one Vancou- any other motor vehiver Island municipality cle. Follow at a safe resulting in a number distance, pass when of inquiries at city hall. permitted and leave a Should cyclists be using generous safety marthe streets in winter gin as you go by. time? My major The legal concern is Cycling in answer to that motorthat ques- winter conditions ists will not tion is yes, grant the c y c l i s t s is challenging privileges have every enough without that the right to cyclist is ride on the needing to conentitled to. streets at tend with selfish Cycling in any time of drivers. winter conthe year. ditions is In fact, challenging they have the same enough without needrights and duties as ing to contend with the driver of any other selfish drivers. vehicle on our highEven though you ways. have the right to cycle They must ride as in winter conditions, closely as practical to discretion may dictate the right side of the using another mode of highway, which in win- transportation to preter may mean riding in serve life and limb. the right side cleared For more information track left by vehicle on this topic, visit www. traffic. drivesmartbc.ca. QuesExpect to find cyclists tions or comments are using left turn lanes welcome by e-mail to and crossing between comments@drivesmartthem and the right side bc.ca. Tim Schewe is a as well. retired RCMP constaWhat happens when ble with many years of a vehicle driver over- traffic law enforcement takes a cyclist in these experience. His column circumstances? appears Friday.

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Dosanjh had given $50,000 to the Montford Legacy Association to pay for a study leading to a viable business plan for the property. He then lost the election, and the offer became a moot point. Fifteen years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: The latest thaw in education funding left local schools out in the cold. Then-premier Glen Clark announced the Province would fund more than $115 million worth of new schools, mainly in the Lower Mainland and Interior. The only Island district on his gift list was

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Nanaimo-Ladysmith, which was to receive a $13.5-million secondary school. Former Comox Valley school board chair Len Morrow said local schools are tired of promises but no action. Twenty years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Taking fluoride out of the water should require the same number of votes as putting it in, acting Comox

mayor Bill Vincent said. A resolution urging Island municipalities to approve that measure went before council. The law requires a 60-per-cent majority to retain fluoride, the same vote needed to introduce it 20 years earlier. A referendum was set to decide the issue. Twenty-five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record:

F.4: The area’s Economic Strategy Commission was to recommend a formal study of amalgamation of district municipalities. Kim Leaky, the Courtenay alderman heading the commission’s review of local governments, said it was clear much of the public favoured incorporating local governments into a single municipality.

C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Roy Morrison Greenway walk; meet at Puntledge Park, 1st St. & Menzies, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Bev 250-8712027, Glayne 250-339-0036, Louise 250-871-1443, www. Cvnewcomers.net. COMOX Seniors Association offers Nia classes with Ann Marie Lisch every Friday, d”Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 9–10:15 a.m. Drop-in $8/members, $10/guests (during February $8 for all); also monthly rates. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@ gmail.com. EVERGREEN Seniors Club At the Movies, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 12:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www. evergreenseniors.org.

Saturday, Feb. 4 C.V. FARMERS’ Market presents entertainment by Pamela Tessmann, Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave., 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Vickey 250.218-321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, Ryan Rd. near Superstore, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals. com. OCEAN Waves Square Dance Club Valentine Dance with callers Fran & Roger Archambault & cuers Lorna & Carmen Corbet, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30–10 p.m. FMI: Cathy or Guy 250-338-7942.

Sunday, Feb. 5 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. COMOX Seniors Association presents Beyond Beginner Waltz workshop with the Paykarts & general dancing, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 2–5 p.m. $10/members, $12/guests. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@ gmail.com. CORONATION Street Fan Gathering, Best Western Westerly Hotel, registration 2:15–2:45 p.m., gathering 2:45–3:45 p.m. $3 at door. FMI: Wendy 250- 897-3697, cvcorriefanclub@shaw.ca.

Monday, Feb. 6 C.V. CHRONIC Pain Support Group hosts educational session Emotional Well-Being, C.V. Nursing Centre, Glacier Room, 615–10th St., 2–4 p.m. Free; patients can self-refer. FMI: 250-331-8504. EVERGREEN Seniors Club Afternoon Tea Dance with music by Country Girls & Guys Band, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 2 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniors.org. COMOX Seniors Association presents Waltz for Absolute Beginners & Slow Learners with Ray Chesin, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3–4 p.m. Also Slow Foxtrot for Absolute Beginners 4:15–5:15 p.m. FMI: Arabella 250-9418885, arabella888@gmail. com.

Tuesday, Feb. 7 C.V. SOCIAL Planning Society Brown Bag Lunch meeting, LUSH Valley, 1126 Piercy Ave., noon. Presentation on Transition Town process/progress. All welcome. Free; pre-registration required. FMI: Bunny 250-335-2003.

COMOX Seniors Association offers Nia classes with Ann Marie Lisch every Tuesday, d”Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3–4:15 p.m. Drop-in $8/members, $10/guests (during February $8 for all); also monthly rates. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@ gmail.com. SOS (Support Our Seniors) Comox Valley meets, downstairs, Florence Filberg Centre, 7 p.m. Discussion on palliative care, or improving life’s ending quality. FMI: 250-3342321, 250-338-6265. COURTENAY & District Museum presents illustrated lecture Exploring a Forgotten Coastline with historian Jeanette Taylor, 7 p.m. Tickets $6 (+HST), advance recommended. FMI: 250-334-0686. SOS (Support Our Seniors) Comox Valley meets, downstairs Florence Filberg Centre, 7 p.m. Speaker Terri Odeneal of Hospice on end-of-life palliative care. FMI: 250-3342321/250-338-6265.

Wednesday, Feb. 8 EVERGREEN Seniors Club AGM, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 1 p.m. Current membership required to attend. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniors.org.

Thursday, Feb. 9 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. CANADIAN Hard of Hearing Association Comox Valley Branch meeting, Tsolum Building, Lewis Park, 10 a.m.–noon. Speaker hearing aid specialist Amy MacLean on newest in aids. All welcome. FMI: Sarah Trotter 250-339-5770.

Friday, Feb. 10 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Campbell River Seawalk walk; meet at Home Depot recycling area, 8:50 a.m. Carpool $5/passenger. Brunch at Willows Market afterwards (2266 S. Island Hwy.). FMI: Maureen 250-8713337, Brenda 250-871-3680, Kate 250-338-9310, www. Cvnewcomers.net. LUSH Valley Food Action Society presents workshop Cutting up in the Kitchen, LUSH Valley Kitchen, 1126 Piercy Ave., Courtenay, 1–3 p.m. Cook 2 recipes together & take food home. Free; pre-register to reserve spot: 250-331-0152. FMI: admin@lushvalley.org. EVERGREEN Seniors Club Armchair Travel presentation Reposition Cruise, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 1 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www. evergreenseniors.org.

Saturday, Feb. 11 C.V. FARMERS’ Market presents entertainment by David Stevenson, Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave., 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Vickey 250-218-321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, Ryan Rd. near Superstore, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. AND at Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, 11 a.m.– 2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. COALWATCH Comox Valley Society fundraiser dinner, Fanny Bay Community Hall, 7793 Old Island Hwy., doors 6:30 p.m. Dinner, cash bar, oyster bar, silent auction. FMI: John 250-335-2246, www. coalwatch.ca.

Sunday, Feb. 12 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com.

Monday, Feb. 13 C.V. CHRONIC Pain Support Group hosts educational session Exercise, C.V. Nursing Centre, Glacier Room, 615–10th St., 2–4 p.m. Free; patients can self-refer. FMI: 250-331-8504.

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Shopping program turns 25 After 25 years serving thousands of housebound Thrifty Foods customers across Vancouver Island, Saltspring Island and the Lower Mainland, Wednesday marked the 25th anniversary of the volunteerrun shopping service dubbed Sendial. “Sendial is unlike anything I have ever seen offered in this industry and we are proud to be part of such a critically important service,” company president Jim Dores said. “Sendial, with its long and vibrant history, is more than just a weekly grocery delivery service, it is also a lifeline to many and I want to thank each of our more than 600 dedicated Sendial volunteers for the services they provide to our customers.” Started in 1987 by Thrifty Foods customer Prue Cunningham and Thrifty Foods co-found-

er Alex A. Campbell, Sendial is a grocery shopping and home delivery service geared towards individuals who have been injured or have some other physical impediment to prevent them from easily accessing or independently shopping in stores. Sendial volunteers call customers, take orders and shop for groceries during the week. Thrifty Foods home delivery drivers then assist by delivering orders to doors and, in some cases, into the homes of those in need. “At the beginning I envisioned 30 volunteers and a few orders,” Cunningham wrote in 1988. “After just one year, we now have about 55 volunteers and average 100 orders a week.” The Sendial program includes more than 600 volunteers and averages 1,000 grocery orders weekly. The service is available

in 25 Thrifty Foods stores. Sapperton, the newest store to open under the banner, is scheduled to launch Sendial in the New Westminster area in the spring. As part of the 25th anniversary, Thrifty Foods also celebrated the efforts of five volunteers — Birnie Braithwaite, Ted Dever, Lorraine Harrington,Norma Lewis and Norma Wilson – who have been part of the program since 1987. The celebration is part of an annual tradition to recognize years of service in the program. To view a digital history of the program, visit www.thriftyfoods. com/sendial. Thrifty Foods was founded in 1977 in Victoria. A banner of Sobeys Inc., the business has a total of 27 retail grocery stores across the Lower Mainland and throughout Vancouver Island. Visit www.thriftyfoods.com.

Modest upswing in sales activity Multiple Listing Service sales summary data released by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board shows that 2012 began positively over much of Vancouver Island in terms of real estate sales activity. Across VIREB’s coverage area average prices edged up three per cent more than what they were in 2011. The average sales price for a home sold within VIREB’s zones in January was $332,270 — a modest rise from the January, 2011 average price of $321,489. “These are positive indicators for the year to come,” said VIREB president Guy Bezeau. “We are looking for stability and sustainability in real estate sales across the coverage area throughout the year and beyond.” MLS statistics for January, 2012 mirrors the numbers in terms of sales activity for the month. Across the VIREB area there were 216 single family units sold in January, an increase of five per cent compared to last January when 205 homes were sold. Statistics also show a slight increase in the number of listings on the market in VIREB’s coverage area compared to the same point a year ago. There are 2,173 single family homes listed, compared to 2,057 homes listed for sale at the end of January, 2011 – an increase of approximately two per cent. “There are areas on Vancouver Island that show more dramatic movement in activity than others. Port

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Business confidence growing The B.C. barometer index increased slightly from 68.0 in December to 69.3 in January. Index levels between 65 and 75 indicate a growing economy. The confidence level in B.C. has remained constant for the last several months. The province ranks third in confidence to Alberta (73.3) and Saskatchewan (70.0). Most employers do not plan to make changes to full-time employment levels (69 per cent), with 15 per cent planning to increase full-time employment and 16 per cent planning to

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Recognition deserved It’s a pity there can be only one recipient of each of the 12 Comox Valley Annual Community Awards, because there are always other worthy nominees. Yet the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce deserves an award itself for offering such a valuable service. The nominations period gets people thinking about which volunteers go the extra mile to make the Comox Valley a better place and which businesspeople operate successfully. Just to be nominated is flattering. There’s more of the same for any of the three finalists in each category. To actually receive an award brings extra recognition and each of the 12 becomes an inspiration for others. Those who risk their own safety to save others from danger are always inspirational. Paul Berry, manager/president of Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue, is a good choice as Citizen of the Year. Berry, who humbly has a difficult time talking about himself, makes sure the dedicated 60-member team gets its share of the credit. Berry also oversees training and fundraising as well as volunteering for events such as the Canada Day and BC Day parades. A successful business that is arguably the single greatest magnet to attract visitors to the Comox Valley, the Mount Washington Alpine Resort was a worthy selection as Business of the Year. Completing two $3-million projects last year that make it more attractive to customers and employing 120 to 900 people, most of whom live in the Comox Valley, didn’t hurt its chances of winning the award. Congratulations to all other recipients, including local Rotarians, who earned the Heritage Recognition Award. While having fun at numerous social activities, members of the four Comox Valley clubs do a tremendous amount of good locally and globally. Ray and Ann at Appletree Market earned the Small Business of the Year Award, putting a new exterior on the popular store, which otherwise might be an empty building. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Record Question of the Week This week: In heavy voting, 86 per cent of respondents said they would travel less on BC Ferries if fares climbed higher. Next week: Are you concerned about empty storefronts on Fifth Street in downtown Courtenay? Visit www. comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll. Kud to the Comox ValKudos ley Co-op for supporting Wheels for Wellness, which provides an invaluable service to transport people to medical care.

As protesting students noted this week, many post-secondary students struggle for years to repay the debt they compiled while earning an education.

Why nobody has spare cash Dear editor, The recent letters comparing the minimum wage amounts in 1969 and now, and their relative purchasing power, miss one of the main reasons I believe some families feel broke these days. It’s not wages or inflation, it’s the amount of crap we now feel compelled to buy in order to live the ‘average’ Canadian lifestyle. If we look at what people spend their money on now, compared to what it was spent on back then, we can see quickly why nobody has any spare cash. When I was a kid, most families had one car. In my neighbourhood now, it’s more like every person. So even if the second (or third) car is paid for, between insurance, gas and maintenance, add $3,000 or more per car to the yearly family budget. As kids, we had cheap functional bikes and rode them everywhere, mainly because we got tired of walking. Most parents, with only one car, refused to be chauffeur. In the dark ages, 40 years ago, families had one phone. They had one TV, and no cable. A radio

or two, but no computerized anything. Somehow we survived, and went to the moon with the technology of the day. Compare that to today, where media companies have us on monthly payments for Internet, cells, TV packages and data plans, plus extra hydro to run all the devices — an average modern family with 2.5 kids, three cellphones, games and HDTV probably spends over $400 a month, easily $5,000 per year on media and communications when you add in a computer, widescreen, Blu-Ray player, game console, and new cell every few years. Families in the late ‘60s ate their meals at home, brewed their own coffee, made lunches and didn’t eat fast food three times a week. People didn’t change their furniture every few years, and only the super rich had granite countertops or commercial grade stainless steel stoves and refrigerators. The average house didn’t have every electrical gizmo appliance known to man, woman or the head buyer at Malwart. Back then, it seemed things lasted a lot longer, the concept

of engineered obsolescence or short service life designed into products to ensure ongoing sales were only rumours. A product was expected to last a decade or more, not be replaced on a yearly basis, and people repaired things if they broke. Machines were simpler, parts were made better (mostly in North America), and people weren’t forced to replace whole subassemblies to fix one small piece that failed. Credit cards were not prolific and were hard to get. Debit cards didn’t exist, and if you wanted to buy something, you had to make a conscious decision to go to the bank, withdraw the cash, and buy the product. I don’t think we can ever go backwards to ’the good old days,’ because they don’t exist. But as we go forward, for those wondering why the money just doesn’t seem to go as far as it used to, try resisting the siren song of the advertising industry urging us to consume what we don’t need while spending money we don’t have. Andy MacDougall, Royston

Sprawl hurting city’s downtown Dear editor, It should come as no surprise that downtown Courtenay is suffering. Let’s face it; it’s already developed. It’s built, done, complete, no hope for new development there. Real estate agents and strip mall contractors have nothing to gain from downtown, so why bother with it? The goal of successive councils has been to sprawl out the community and create satellite downtowns, the latest will be at Lerwick and Ryan. Once the new Thrifty has opened near Home Depot

and Costco, along with the other stores that will make up the Ryan Hill downtown, why would anyone go to Fifth Street? How long does anyone think that Thrifty will keep their location on England open after the new store opens? Unfortunately, Courtenay is following the same mistakes that Nanaimo made, build strip malls and box stores, until the downtown rolls over and dies. Once that happens, it will take years to resuscitate the patient, if at all. Nice to hear Coun. Winchester blame the merchants. Coun. Anglin is concerned, but

doesn’t feel it’s really the city’s business. Avoidance is the best policy. Thanks, Bill, way to go to bat for us. Many people from elsewhere have commented to me that we have a great downtown. They want to know how we keep it so vibrant and current. Well, I suppose it has a lot to do with the merchants, but that depends on who you talk to, I suppose. Doug Kerr, Courtenay Editor’s note: Doug Kerr owned a business on Fifth Street in downtown Courtenay and ran for Courtenay council in November.

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Money well spent Dear editor, In his letter entitled Enough is enough (Record, Jan. 27), Francois Lepine no doubt incensed many readers. My rebuttal, however, is limited to his comments pertaining to soccer. Here are some points of clarification. In his letter, he said; “Most soccer players in Canada would be overjoyed to play on a grass field in January, as is possible here….” Actually, the majority of grass fields in the Valley have been closed for mostly all of December and January, as is the case every year, which is one of the primary reasons that artificial turf fields are needed here. He went on to say “…but local soccer players wanted more and almost got all the rest of us to pay for it.” Actually, those who want more include not only the 1,500 member-strong soccer club plus its coaches and parents, but also other sports groups including field hockey and field lacrosse. The reality is the entire community stands to benefit from the proposed fields, particularly the student population of School District 71, as well many of the local hotels and businesses due to the economic spinoffs of sports tourism. As for paying for it, the soccer club is committing

$800,000 towards the project. Bigger picture cost savings include those derived from the local medical system on account of improved community health and well-being, as well as those from the policing and judicial systems for keeping more kids occupied with a healthy activity and out of trouble. Moreover, the popularity of soccer is skyrocketing in Canada, as was just demonstrated by the recent Olympic qualifying tournament in Vancouver. Soccer is a healthy affordable sport that inspires our young people and builds communities by bringing families together. Rather than criticize the “parade that never ends,” the writer ought to be thankful and recognize that this parade consists mostly of dedicated volunteers who care enough about this community and the people in it to spend their valuable time helping to make it even better. “High taxes and sub-standard basic municipal services may deter new arrivals”, but so too may the lack of in-demand infrastructure such as artificial turf fields, an aspect in which compared to other communities, ours is sadly lagging behind. Matthew Blecha Editor’s note: Matthew Blecha is the president of the Comox Valley United Soccer Club.

Services our backbone Dear editor, Re: Francois Lepine’s rant Enough is enough. Infrastructure and services are the backbone of a community. Culture, leisure activities and sports are the soul. I cannot afford a private gym; therefore I am very grateful for the CRI gym in our little village. I can afford almost any event at the Sid; I am hugely appreciative of their relatively low ticket prices compared to the Big Smoke. Many families need two incomes to get by; low-cost daycare is all they can manage. While I’m aware there are many private yoga teachers in the Valley, I feel blessed to go to classes taught by my all-time favourite yoga instructor, Sheron Jutila, through the CRA. The Vancouver Island Moun-

tain Sports Society’s mandate is “to provide yearly grants to competitive athletes from Vancouver Island (and neighbouring Gulf Islands) who compete in mountain sports on Vancouver Island. The Centre will also serve as a classroom for local school and university groups, and provide a venue for recreational users and related events.” The Comox Valley Art Gallery is a stunning venue, offering exciting exhibits and a first-class shop showcasing local artists. How I wish there could be a permanent, year-round home for our Farmers’ Market. I am happy to pay taxes to enjoy an enriched life in as glorious an area as we do. Perhaps a change of scenery, Mr. Lepine? Gale Wheeler, Cumberland

Carbon bubble looming Dear editor, Whether it be the coal mine proposed for the Baynes Sound area, or the Enbridge pipeline, the argument against each is the same. Fossil fuels are a regressive industry causing collateral damage far outweighing any supposed benefits. Rather than investing in fossil fuels, we should be looking to develop renewable energy sources. A week ago, an open letter to the governor of the Bank of England warned that the global drive to reduce carbon emissions could mean billions of dollars of fossil fuel reserves will rapidly lose value and cause a major problem for institutional investors and pension funds. “Investors continue to pour cash into unsustainable assets without understanding the risks associated with these investments, such as climate change, local pollution, fossil fuel price volatility, political risk and environmental catastrophes,” said a member of the British prime minister’s business advisory group. As with the housing bubble, there is now talk of a carbon bubble, due to overinvestment in the fossil fuel industry, which is on its way to becoming a fossil industry. Meanwhile global investment in clean energy reached a new high last year, despite the world financial crisis. We need to be in that playing field. Let’s not allow our politicians to take B.C. the way of the dinosaurs. M. Vaughan, Black Creek

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Comox Valley‘gets it’ Dear editor, A big global thank you to everyone who made Fiesta World Craft Bazaar 2011 the most successful ever! Thank you to the Record for their support, muchas gracias to the dedicated 90 volunteers who make it happen, merci beaucoup to the non-profit groups and the fair trade vendors and artisans who work tirelessly and creatively all year and thank you to all of you who came and made the choice to shop with your heart. One of the vendors from Vancouver took me aside at the end of a very busy day and said that she

was amazed that she didn’t need to constantly tell the story of fair trade and how she was working with Mayan women weavers in Guatemala. She said that the Comox Valley “gets it,” they understand what fair trade. 2012 will be the 20th anniversary of Fiesta, and due to many requests, Fiesta will be held on two days, Nov. 17 and 18, at the Filberg Centre, upstairs and down! See you at the bazaar at the World Community’s wonderful Film Festival this weekend. Dave Talbot, Comox Valley

Put hospital downtown Dear editor, An opportunity presents itself. The inner core is suffering. The business demographic is changing. We must accept this fact. It took 100+ years to build the community. We must continue to build it. Let us not abandon the hopes and dreams of our pioneers. It is not up to the Walmarts, the Home Depots, Costcos and Superstores to shape our future. No blame to them — they all saw

a business opportunity and took advantage of it, on our invitation. Here I present a plan to grow this community and redirect the erosion of the downtown core by replacing it with a new modern hospital. The conversion would be accomplished by legal, approved negotiation using professional assessors. We must move on. It is our choice. Verne Benedictson, It can be done. Comox Valley

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Home care so helpful One of the most common ques- port, physiotherapy, occupational tions we hear from seniors (and therapy or home care nursing to family caregivers alike) is, “How do make sure clients have services in I get someone to help me with bath- place when they return home. ing, medications or getting dressed In other instances a family physiin my home?” cian will make a referral to Home There is more than one answer to and Community Care if he or she that question! feels additional support is needFor the purpose of simplicity, I’ll ed. Or, a family caregiver, concerned start with the program called Home neighbour or the senior themselves and Community Care. In another can make a referral to Home and column, I’ll discuss why some fami- Community Care. lies or seniors choose Referrals can be SANDWICH GENERATION to use private pay care made by calling 250providers and tips on 331-8570 or toll-free at hiring the right com1-866-928-4988. pany or individual. Once a referral is ENDY Home and Commumade, an intake conity Care of Vancouver ordinator will call the OHNSTONE Island Health Authorcare recipient to get ity (VIHA — often some details such as pronounced VEE-HAH) provides basic contact information, major community-based health services to health concerns, family doctor’s assist individuals with some form contact information and BC Health of acute or chronic illness and/or Care number. physical challenge to remain indeThe time it takes to have an pendent in their home for as long as assessment date varies depending possible. on the individual and their health Eligibility for services is based on needs. A good question to ask the a standard assessment conducted intake co-ordinator is to ask about by a case manager. A case manager how long to expect to wait for the will do the assessment in-home and in-home assessment. determine type and frequency of Once the intake process is comhome supports, whether or not an plete, a case manager from VIHA will aging loved one would be a good call to set up a time for an in-home candidate for adult day programs visit. However, it’s not unusual for and/or placement in assisted living more than one health professional or a residential care facility. to make a visit. The case manager also works For instance, if you’ve had a fall, with the client and family members a physiotherapist or occupational to discuss a care plan and health therapist may visit to help with goals. exercises or mobility aids. Or if you If an older adult is eligible and have a wound, a home care nurse accepts services, community health may provide treatment and educaworkers provide in-home support tion. including assistance with bathing/ It’s advisable to keep a notepad by showering, medication management, the phone and ask the person their getting dressed, personal hygiene name, what they do, which organizaand toileting. Community health tion they are with and the date of workers also provide respite for fam- the appointment. ily caregivers. This helps keep track of inforAccessing Home and Community mation and eases with followup, if Care is always done through a refer- required. ral process. For instance, if you or an Wendy Johnstone is a gerontoloaging loved one was in hospital and gist and is the founder of Keystone discharged, sometimes case manag- Eldercare Solutions. Her column ers at the hospital (called liaison runs in the Comox Valley Record case managers) organize home sup- every second Friday.

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time with someone, you A little reality check OK to step outside the are letting them know might also be helpful. prescribed marketing that they are loved, Valentine’s Day has images and ideas of that they are worth- become a part of our how to celebrate, honwhile and that you culture, but it is also our and express love. want to be with them. a marketing campaign Couples can make Love is communi- that idealizes love choices about how cated through physi- and conveys the to integrate or not cal intimacy. integrate Right from the the idea of It is the message of moment of Va l e n t i n e ’ s birth touch Day into their the gift that is usually plays an relationship. important. The size or the important role H o p e f u l l y, cost of the gift is usually in letting us expressions know we are of love are not insignificant compared to loved. When limited to just the thought and it is the touch is comone day each thought that conveys the fortable for year! both partners, If you would message of love. everything like to ask a from holding question of hands to sexual inter- message that love is the counsellors, for a course can be a way to about the giving and response in future colreceiving of gifts and umns, e-mail them say “I love you.” Finally, love is com- that the ultimate day at askpacific@shaw. municated through gift to acknowledge love is ca. Consult a Coungiving. It is the mes- Feb. 14. sellor is provided by The idea of honouring the registered clinical sage of the gift that is usually important. The love and relationships counsellors at Pacific size or the cost of the and romance is not a Therapy & Consultgift is usually insignifi- bad one, and maybe the ing: Nancy Bock, Diane cant compared to the idea of making this a Davies, Leslie Wells thought and it is the cultural celebration is and Andrew Lochthought that conveys not necessarily a bad head. It appears every idea either, but it is second Friday. the message of love.

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Breakmen ‘bleed pure Americana’ Take a few musicians with bluegrass roots, grow them up in Canadian soil, nourish them with influences like The Band, Blue Rodeo and Neil Young, and cultivate their talents in the tree-planting camps of northern British Columbia. You’ll get the Breakmen, an award-winning West Coast indie-folk outfit and worthy heirs of the Canadiana tradition. Having already won the Vox Pop Award for Americana Album of the Year at the Independent Music Awards, and having earned two Canadian Folk Music Award nominations for their previous album, When You Leave Town, the band is now embarking on Round Three of its tour to support its latest release, Heartwood. The Breakmen will appear Feb. 9 at the Waverley Hotel When Pateman’s in Cumberland. With Heartwood, youngest son Clyde the band paid tribwas born, the family ute to its Canadian idols and relocated to Victoria roots-rock sought to bring its due to his premature impeccably crafted songs and tight hararrival. YANA helped monies to a wider his family. audience — with bigger drum sounds and lots of vintage electric guitar. Since taking the album on tour, the band has gradually evolved the rest of its repertoire to match, making for a show that grabs listeners from well beyond the folk and bluegrass milieu. Heartwood has been praised by the Georgia Straight for the “meticulous craftsmanship of the songwriting, the strength of the lead vocals, and the tightness of the harmonies,” which it says “distinguish the quartet from other Canadian outfits mining a similar vein.” The San Francisco Guardian wrote they “bleed pure Americana,” while Germany’s Folkworld Magazine said the new album placed the band “on top of the Americana scene.” The Breakmen formed in 2005, not long

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families from School district 71 who need to seek medical assistance for their children that they can’t get at home. This unique charity has funded thousands of trips for medical treatment in Vancouver, Victoria, Toronto and even the U.S. and England. When Pateman’s youngest son Clyde was born, the family relocated to Victoria due to his premature arrival. YANA helped his family, and with support of the band, and their loyal fanbase, Pateman is keen to give back. For more about the band, visit www.thebreakmen.com and www.facebook.com/thebreakmen. Tickets cost $12 at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel or by phone at 250-336-8322. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. — Cumberland Village Works

THE BREAKMEN VISIT JOE’S GARAGE on Feb. 8 and the Waverley Hotel the following evening. Band member Archie Pateman, who lives in Cumberland, has arranged for half the proceeds from both shows to go to YANA.

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Exhibit at Pearl Ellis first for Hughson The Pearl Ellis Gallery will host Heather Hughson’s first solo exhibition in Comox this month. The show will run from Feb. 7 to 19 with a reception Feb. 12 between 1 and 4 p.m. Hughson grew up in a small town in rural England and emigrated to Ottawa with her parents when she

was 13. Ever travelling west, she moved to Vancouver in 1981 and then to Campbell River in 1986. Hughson has dabbled in art all her life, but it wasn’t till she came to Campbell River that she was able to spend more time painting. She initially worked in watercolour but has now devoted the last

Fun dance coming Bring a sweetie or meet a sweetie at the Jilli Martini Band dance at the Old Schoolhouse in Royston on Feb. 11. Do you need a reason to get out of the house? Do you need a place to wear that “hot little number?” Well come on out then on Feb. 11 to a dress-up, cocktail-style dance that is couplesand singles-friendly. The Jilli Martini Band will entertain you all evening and keep you on your feet with their wide variety of cover tunes of many styles and decades, primarily the ‘70s and ‘80s. Throughout the evening, there will be savoury and sweet treats provided, catered by the fabulous Gourmet Girls Global Catering company of Cumberland. There will be a pay bar for beer and wine. A photo exhibition by Ron Pogue will be on dis-

play for the evening. Doors open at 8 and the dance runs from 8:30 to midnight. Tickets are sold in advance for $30, available at Bop City, or e-mail gigs@jillimartini.com. There will be a shuttle from 11 p.m. onwards, by donation. — Jilli Martini Band

five years to acrylics. She also spent a year creating pen and ink drawings. A passion for photography emerged from the need to record the many images to later work on back at her studio. The travels with her husband around the logging roads of Vancouver Island were an inspiration — from experiencing the solitude and sense of history in a semi-deserted fishing or cannery villages to coming across a patch of wild flowers deep in the forest. “Of course,” Hughson says, “inspiration is all around us, from looking out towards the mountains on the mainland to hiking the trails next door - the scenery around the Campbell River area never stops to amaze!”

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Hughson has participated in many group shows including: Pearl Ellis Gallery’s Members’ Show and Christmas Show; Campbell River Art Gallery/ Arts Council’s Annual Members Show; Tidemark Theatre Art Gallery; a Joint Show with Jane Super, Catherine MacLeod, and Carrie Mulcahy (2009); Campbell River Arts Council’s Annual Photo Show; and various other shows at the Sybil Andrews Cottage. She is an “in-house” artist at Still Water

Books & Art in Campbell River. The Pearl Ellis Gallery is located at 1729 Comox Ave. in Comox. The hours of operation are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. (the gallery is closed Mondays). Admission is free. The gallery is a nonprofit public gallery and new members are always welcome. For details, go to www.pearlellisgallery. com. — Pearl Ellis Gallery

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Jilli singing to support suicide awareness group You may have caught a Jilli Martini show at a number of Comox Valley venues over the past few years. Now’s your chance to catch them again as featured performers of the 1st Tuesday Fundraiser event at the Mex Pub on Feb. 7. Admission is by donation, in support of Comox Valley Suicide Awareness, a group initiated by young people dedicated to raising awareness around the devastating topic of teen suicide. Donations of food items for the food bank are also appreciated. Jilli Martini (aka Jillian Gathright) is well-known as host of the acoustic jam at the “late” Pier Pub in Comox, and for her ability to perform a broad range of styles and genres. Her versatility as a vocalist, and the natural way she engages with her audiences has made her an appreciated part of the local music scene. From sultry jazz lounge standards and bluesy easy listening all the way to the energy of a full-on rock dance band, Jill’s music is suited for a wide range of venues, and pretty much anywhere people want to have a good time: the Jazz Club at the Elks, local pubs,

clubs, cafes, as well as charitable events, festivals, fairs, and private functions. The Jilli Martini Band is an impressive merging of accomplished Comox Valley musicians. Jill is accompanied by vocalist Peter Cloud Panjoyah of Hornby Island, guitarist Doug Biggs, Andre Forgues on bass and Blair Bentley on drums. While the Jilli Martini Band is primarily a dance band, they have put together acoustic arrangements of some of their favourite songs for this concert style setting. The show offers something for everyone. As with all 1st Tuesday Fundraiser events, admission for the event is by donation, with the featured act choosing a local charity to receive the cash donations. For Jill, choosing a local charity was an easy choice. “I immediately thought of Comox Valley Suicide Awareness,” she explains. “I was so moved by what I read about the new group in the paper, I knew it was something I wanted to support. “Being a mother myself, I know how difficult it can be to parent teens, just wanting your kids to be safe, healthy and happy in a world that just seems to

SINGER JILL GATHRIGHT will lead the Jilli Martini Band at a 1st Tuesday Fundraiser next week that will support Comox Valley Suicide Awareness. be the opposite. Trying to get close to them can seem almost impossible at times and very frustrating. I feel immense compassion and empathy for the families

that these tragedies happen to, and I can’t imagine the lifelong pain these parents experience. “Suicide can touch even the most ‘normal’ and lov-

ing families, and it does,” Jill continues. “These kids go to good schools in good communities, in a society where we would consider our resources to be bountiful. “We’d like to think that people would have options, places to turn to before considering the fateful decision to end their life. Apparently, and unfortunately, some young people feel that suicide is their only option. This needs to be addressed, and I’m so glad that this group has been formed to at least create a forum for discussion.” The Comox Valley Suicide Awareness initiative was started by a group of teens who want to remove what they describe as the “taboo nature” of the subject of suicide. They created a Facebook page, which has over 1,400 members and is used by all ages as a way of reaching out and offering support to teens in our community and their families. The group would like the discussion of suicide to become more widespread and is inviting the public to post any ideas they might have on ways to build awareness. The money collected will help to fund some of these ideas, such as a yellow ribbon campaign.

Event organizer Judy Wing is hoping for a good turnout. “The 1st Tuesday events have given us the opportunity to work with some awesome musicians and meet the people who work behind the scenes in our local charities,” she says. “This is a great opportunity for all of us to show our support and help to empower the young people in our community who want to make a difference.” The Jilli Martini Band invites you to join them for an evening that promises to be musically satisfying as well as entertaining. Jill and Peter take turns leading the tunes, keeping the evening’s music selections diverse and exciting. Peter brings a candid, fresh and endless energy to the stage, as well as harmonies to add a rich, full sound. Veteran players Andre and Blair will have you tapping along with their super solid rhythm section, while guitarist Doug Biggs will add his tasteful style, as well as a little “raunch” as needed. The evening starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information about 1st Tuesday events, visit www.judyandbruce.com. — Judy and Bruce Wing

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Author sharing her life Barbara Stewart is extraordinary, not because of the heights she’s reached, but because she is an ordinary woman who hit rock bottom and survived to tell the tale. Join Barbara at the Courtenay Library on Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. to hear her read from Campie, a beautifully written memoir that reveals her inspiring journey of recovery. Barbara was living an average life as a single mother supporting her family. She shopped organic and owned her house. A few missteps later, she was bankrupt and alone, a progression of events that’s revealed in snippets and letters as Campie unfolds. To find a way to eat and put a roof over her head, she took a job in Alberta’s oil fields. Campie is a snapshot of life in an oilrig camp — an isolated portable trailer located off a frozen, unmarked road. The camp attendant, or campie, is the lowliest position in camp — and when the work is done, there’s nowhere to go. The men on the rig eat, sleep and party. For a woman 17 years sober and trying to stay that way, it’s a challenging environment. Barbara Stewart is a truly evocative, strongvoiced new writer. Now 25 years sober, she has worked as a loan officer, housecleaner, nail girl and furniture salesperson. In 2010, at age 56, she completed a BA in creative writing from UVic. Barbara’s articles have appeared in numerous literary journals and in the anthology called Best Canadian Essays 2011. She was also shortlisted in the CBC Literary Awards competition for non-fiction. Campie is Barbara’s first book. For more information, drop by the library at 300 Sixth St., call 250-334-3369 or visit www.virl.bc.ca. This is a free program and all are welcome. — Courtenay Library

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Chase the winter blahs away with fun and inspiring art classes at the Comox Valley Art Gallery this February. With only a few seats left, local artist Tracy Kobus offers two classes this month for children: Wild and Wacky Animal Paintings for ages 5-8 on Feb. 4 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (cost is $17+HST) or ages 8-11 on Feb. 11 from 10 a.m.-noon (cost is $27+HST). Prices for children’s classes includes all supplies. For adults, local artist Clive Powsey offers

Foreign film a touching drama 60% Montreal filmmaker Philippe Falardeau’s touching drama Monsieur Lazhar has made the short list at the Academy Awards, in the category of best foreign-language film. This is just the latest honour for the Falardeau film. It won the award as Best Canadian Feature at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto and was recently named Best Canadian Film by the Toronto Film Critics Association. Monsieur Lazhar is one of the most gripping Québécois films of the past decade. Following the tragic and shocking death of a Montreal schoolteacher, Bachir Lazhar (Fellag) — a middleaged Algerian immigrant seeking political refuge in Quebec — swiftly pursues the opportunity to fill the sudden vacancy and come to the aid of the overworked principal and students affected by this tragedy.

To these children in shock, Lazhar’s traditional teaching methods may well provide the structure they need. As more information about Lazhar’s own history is revealed, his struggles and experiences make him all the better suited to guide these children into adulthood. Monsieur Lazhar is further proof of Falardeau’s talent for drawing out depth and precision from child actors. The fine performances reflect the authenticity of the characters, and the story illustrates how adult hypocrisy and little white lies about death can turn a child’s world upside down when fate strikes. A complex character study of loss, innocence and imposture, Monsieur Lazhar is a resplendent and tender tale about the lessons we learn from one another, regardless of age. Bachir has much to gain from his pupils, and so do we.

Other films for the winter/ spring series are: Feb. 19 — A Separation (drama); March 4 — Pina (musical & performing arts); March 18 — TBA. Film series tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $11 each, available at the CVAG Gift Shop in downtown Courtenay and Videos N More in Comox. If the film does not sell out, tickets will also be available in the Rialto Theatre lobby before the film (cash only, exact change appreciated). All films are shown on Sundays at 5 p.m. at the Rialto Theatre in Courtenay at the Driftwood Mall and are fundraisers for the Comox Valley Art Gallery. For updates and more information on the films, visit www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com or call 250-338-6211. — Comox Valley Art Gallery

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Musical visitors offer essential Americana Trio’s sounds will soothe the soul Feb. 11 Willy Blizzard is riding a musical journey that literally spans the decades, even the centuries. Their 2010 album In From the Cold conveys the emotional depth of a songwriter who is so earth-centred he actually holds a degree in agriculture. Willy Blizzard is fronted by lead vocalist John Hough, who has shared the stage with David Rea, Jesse Winchester, and Canada’s beloved Valdy. He has opened for Tom Russell at Vancouver’s Rogue Folk Club, and his performance credits include the Vancouver Folk Festival, the Mission Folk Festival, the Filberg Festival and Harrison Festival of the Arts. John’s former Celtic band Under The Moss brought his warm baritone vocals to wider audiences when his band was the feature at the Expo 86 Folklife pavilion. John’s public performance history began at age four back in Toronto when he gave an impromptu, but wellreceived, performance of Kawliga in McGirvens Grocery Store. He won his first official singing contest at age 18 at the old Caribou Club in Toronto, where he was privileged to play with Bob Lucier and Johnny Burke. Willy Blizzard’s album In From The Cold is essential Americana. Its rich detail has met with generous

praise from press and critics both in Canada and Europe. The past year has found Willy Blizzard enchanting audiences on tour in Western Canada, making appearances at festivals such as Kaslo Folk Festival, Desert Daze and sharing the bill with artists like Linda McRae, Romi Mayes, Andrea Ramolo and Dustin Bentall. As the principal songwriter for Willy Blizzard, Hough has garnered airplay on many CBC Radio programs like North By Northwest, Morningside (Peter Gzowski), The Early Edition, Vicki Gabereau and Folksounds (KBCS). John’s musical history includes many TV and movie placements. The song Eamonn An Cnoic was purchased by Gordon Lightfoot for use in the feature film Harry Tracey starring Bruce Dern. A true nature lover since long before the contemporary environ-

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Capilano Singers Cantiamo’s guests The Capilano University Singers are an award-winning mixed choir from Vancouver. Their repertoire ranges from classical works to cutting-edge modern compositions. Thursday’s program will run the gamut from early madrigals by Thomas Morely, through selections from Mozart’s Mass in C minor, and all the way to contemporary works of Eric Whitare. Director Lars Kaario is the head instructor of Capilano University’s Conducting Certificate Program and the Director of Choral Studies in the Diploma of Music Program the group is mainly comprised of students majoring in vocal studies. The University Sing-

ers will be joined by Cantiamo on Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Church Theatre in Courtenay. Tickets cost $10 at Videos ‘n’ More or at the door. Cantiamo is an auditioned youth choir well-known locally for their spirited and varied performances. — Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble

better qualified than Gill to tell this story of death and rebirth in the woods.” — John Valliant, author of The Tiger and The Golden Spruce. Gill is the author of the story collection Ladykiller, a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award and winner of the Danuta Gleed Award and the B.C. Book Prize for fiction. Her work has appeared in Best Canadian Stories, the Journey Prize Sto-

ries, and many Canadian magazines and has been broadcast on CBC Radio. Gill speaks about her book Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Courtenay Library. She will read from Eating Dirt, provide a brief PowerPoint presentation about the tree-planting process, and participate in a Q&A following the reading. Books will be available for signing. — D&M Publishers Inc.

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Clarkson on road again It is hard to pin Joey Clarkson’s feet to the ground. She definitely has the travelling bug. This time she is off to the United Arab Emirates to teach musical theatre camp to a group of ex-pat homeschoolers. “I am so excited,” beams the talented 22-year-old. “I love to travel and I love to teach, I am so lucky to be able to combine the two!” And lucky the girl is. Her musical theatre days have been a hit in the Valley and all over the Island and Lower Mainland with homeschoolers and correspondence schools alike. Clarkson has been running her own business since she was 16 and her students number in the hundreds. Teaching comes naturally to this young entrepreneur. Climbing the ladder from a small local theatre instruction company where she instructed beginner classes at 13, with private vocal students at 16, directed and produced her first full length musical at 18, wrote, directed and produced her first full length musical at 20, to Rainbow Theatre’s youngest musical director

for the past two years, music is certainly in her blood. Not one to let an opportunity slip away, this energetic young lady will be combining her classes with a small tour of the U.K. and Ireland promoting her recording career. Signed under the Highland Music Multimedia label, Joey’s single MJ Get Out is enjoying airplay on stations around B.C., as far north as Nunavut and as far east as Toronto. She has been featured on BBC Radio Norwich in England. Joey is offering one more day of fun and music before she flies, Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.at 3-1491 McPhee Ave. in Courtenay. Working on a Disney montage with lots of energy and laughter this day promises to leave your children happy and exhausted. This six-hour day will conclude with an informal presentation at 2:30 for family and friends. Class fee is $50 and suitable for school-aged children. Contact Joey at joeyclarkson@ telus.net to reserve your space. — Joey Clarkson

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BREAKMEN at Joe’s Garage in Courtenay. Courtenay CHARLOTTE GILL reads from her book, 7 p.m., Courtenay Library.

Friday, Feb. 3 WORLD COMMUNITY FILM FESTIVAL, various Courtenay locations. Tickets at Sid Williams Theatre box office. Phone 250-338-2430 or order online at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com. FMI: www.worldcommunity.ca.

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Sunday, Feb. 5 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY presents TIFF movie Monsieur Lazhar at Rialto Theatre, 5 p.m. Tickets $11 at CVAG shop. FMI: 250-3386211.

Tuesday, Feb. 7 JILLI MARTINI BAND in 1st Tuesday Fundraiser, 7:30 p.m., Mex Pub. Admission by donation. Proceeds to Comox Valley Suicide Awareness.

Thursday, Feb. 9 BREAKMEN at Waverley Hotel in Cumberland. Tickets at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel or by phone at 250-336-8322. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. CANTIAMO CHAMBER ENSEMBLE welcomes the Capilano University Singers, 7:30 p.m., Old Church Theatre in Courtenay. Tickets $10, available at Videos ‘n’ More or at the door.

Friday, Feb. 10 BREAKMEN at Hornby Island Community Hall. BARBARA STEWART reads from her book, 6:30 p.m., Courtenay Library. FMI: 250334-3369 or www.virl.bc.ca.

Saturday, Feb. 11 WILLY BLIZZARD at Joe’s Garage. Tickets at Bop City Records. FMI: www.joeson5th. ca. JILLI MARTINI BAND plays at Old schoolhouse in Royston. Doors open at 8, dance from 8:30 to midnight. Advance tickets at Bop City, or e-mail gigs@jillimartini.com.

Wednesday, Feb. 15 CV ART GALLERY: ART21 (PBS doc.) short film/discussion. 3:30-4:30pm, free or by donation. FMI 338-6211.

Sunday, Feb. 19 L’ARCHE COMOX VALLEY presents Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun, a Norm Foster play, upper Filberg Centre. doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets at L’Arche Outreach Centre (1744 England Ave. in Courtenay), at 250-334-8320, Laughing Oyster Bookhop and Blue Heron Books. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY presents TIFF movie A Separation at Rialto Theatre, 5 p.m. Tickets $11 at CVAG gift shop. FMI: 250-338-6211.

Friday, Feb. 24 RYAN McMAHON and CRAIG CARDIFF live at Joe’s Garage. Kitchen opens at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 8:30 p.m. FMI: ryanmcmahon.com.

Wednesday, Feb. 29 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY short film/discussion, 3:30-4:30 p.m., free or by donation. FMI: 250-338-6211.

Saturday, March 25 COMOX VALLEY CAMERA CLUB holds ImageFest, 7:30 p.m., Sid Williams Theatre. Tickets at Sid box office, by phone at 250-338-2430, or at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com. FYI: www.comoxvalleycameraclub.org.

April 27 RON JAMES performs at Sid Williams Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets at Sid Williams box office or phone 250-338-2430, ext. 1.

Friday, July 6 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: islandmusicfest.com.

Saturday, July 7 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: islandmusicfest.com.

Sunday, July 8 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: islandmusicfest.com.

Friday, Aug. 3 FILBERG FESTIVAL at Filberg Park in Comox. FMI: www. filbergfestival.com.

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Ma Barker fought the law – and the law won Mitchell Smyth

dent of the Lake Weir Chamber of Commerce. “But then we found it difficult to get enough volunteers so the reenactment hasn’t been held since 2006.� But visitors can still hear the story from the patrons in Ma Barker’s

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OCKLAWAHA, Florida—Little has changed in 75 years here on County Road 25, about 32 kilometres south of Ocala. As you look toward the twostorey frame house fronting Lake Weir it’s easy to imagine yourself on this spot in the pre-dawn hours of Jan. 16, 1935. In your mind’s eye you can see vintage Fords and Packards glide up, their motors cut and their lights doused, and watch as the FBI agents alight and take up positions behind the oak trees and in the orange grove. At 7 a.m., the shooting started. When it was over Arizona Kate (“Ma�) Barker and her son Fred were dead. They had been the last two members of the Ma Barker gang still at large. In the previous year Ma and sons Fred and Arthur (“Doc�) had mounted a crime spree across Depression-era mid-western America, robbing banks and killing 10 people in the process. Just how involved Ma Barker, 58, was in the actual crimes is still a matter of debate. But the gang kidnapped a banker – a federal offence – and that brought the FBI into the chase. Hours after the gun battle, FBI director J. Edgar Hoover met the press. He didn’t tell

Hideaway, a tavern a few hundred metres down the road. Access For information on travel in Florida go to the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation website at visitflorida.com.

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“SURRENDER, MA,� THE G-men yelled outside this house in Ocklawaha, Florida, in 1935. But Ma Barker and her son Fred didn’t, and died in the subsequent gun battle. Aside from patching up the bullet holes, little has changed here since then. PHOTO BY MITCHELL SMYTH / MERIDIAN WRITERS’ GROUP

who gave the “bandit queen� away, but the locals will tell you that Ma and Fred were undone by an alligator called Old Joe. The four-bedroom house, with a screened patio out front, today looks pretty much as it did in 1935. A few years ago its then-resident showed me around, pointing out some of the bullet holes in the walls (the FBI pumped in 1,500 to 2,000 rounds). And in the upstairs room where Ma and Fred went down shooting, he spoke about Old Joe. He said that early

in January 1935 the G-men had captured Doc Barker in Chicago and grilled him about where Ma and Fred were hiding. “Doc wouldn’t talk,� my contact said, “but the agents had found part of a letter which they believed was from Ma or Fred. It said that where they were holed up there was good hunting for a threelegged alligator called Old Joe. “So Hoover sent agents through Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, all through the southeast. In less than a week they found there was just such an alliga-

tor in Lake Weir.� The agents asked around and found that an elderly “Mrs. Blackburn� and her son “Blackie� had rented the lakefront house off Route 25. A neighbour recognized them as Ma and Fred from FBI mug shots. The house is private property, off-limits to tourists. But for several years it was open to the public for a day each year, when a recreation of the shootout was staged. “We had antique cars, and sheriff ’s department staffers played the FBI agents,� says Richard Lillie, presi-

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Volunteering adds depth to vacation Judi Lees Meridian Writers’ Group

CHENNAI, India— The Grade 1 classroom in St. Joseph’s school is a buzz of kinetic energy. There is a continuous chatter of voices, and 50 little bodies squirm at their desks or wander around the room. Thankfully, the sari-clad teacher comes through the door and invokes some semblance of order so that I can proceed to teach. I use the term “teach” loosely. As a volunteer my duty is to familiarize the children with English. My friend and I are part of a Global Volunteers team, a United States– based organization that sends willing workers to 20 countries; we actually pay to take part in non-profit projects. (This trip cost about US$2,300, plus airfare.) Although I’ve volunteered before I find India particularly challenging. Chennai, a city of seven million, is a sticky, traffic-infested hive of noise. The daily temperature hovers around 38 degrees Celsius. The days are long: each one of them I am in five different classrooms, from kindergarten to Grade 5; each evening, we spend an hour at an orphanage that houses 39 children. Although our team of six is put up in a comfortable guesthouse, it is basic by North American standards. Yet all of us, who range in age from 20 to 65, are happy to be here. “When you do a volunteer trip, you get to see real life, not a nice, clean, pretty part,” says Shelly, from Delaware, who has also been to Africa on a Global Volunteers trip. My friend Wendy, a nurse, loves working with small children. On this trip she was asked to also spend time with teenagers. “We really bonded. We had the most incredible conversations,” she says of her group of mostly girls at the orphanage. For me, each day makes my heart sing. At the end of an especially exhausting one, a Grade 4 girl with a beautiful smile rushed in and took my hand. “You come back, please. You are the best. My story made me happy,” she beamed. She had been in my class that morning where I had the students personalize a story, then read it aloud. Her happiness

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STUDENTS AT THE Grace School in Chennai pose for a photo during a snack break. Working with them as a volunteer teacher is challenging and rewarding.

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made my day. One of my assignments was with five 13-year-old boys. We played words games and wrote stories. I soon figured out that the cool dude who was the leader of the pack was an expert at appearing to know more than he did. When I discovered that he couldn’t complete his work, he quickly diverted my

attention with, “You look nice, you have a nice smile.” He didn’t know many words, but he knew how to use them. At the orphanage they held a touching goodbye ceremony when we completed our two weeks of service. The children sat on the floor and sang songs. Some did a dance, then they all came up to

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BRANDON BALON OF the Towhees and Dover Bay opponent vie for loose ball during Friday afternoon’s opening game 55-32 win. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK

Towhees third Record Staff The G.P. Vanier Towhees Grade 9 boys basketball team finished third at their home tournament, played Jan. 27-28 at Lake Trail Middle School. Robert Bateman Timberwolves of Abbotsford took top spot while Dover Bay Dolphins of Nanaimo finished second. Vanier played its first game against Dover Bay’s Grade 8 team and posted a 55-32 win. “It was a good game against a very talented and well-coached Grade 8 team. They will be a handful next year,” Vanier coach James Shepherd said. Player of the game for Vanier was Jerram Gaw-

ley. Sean McGinnis led the team with 12 points. The Towhees second game was against the Timberwolves. Vanier scored the most points against them and had the lowest point difference of any team in the tournament. Final score was 61-50 Timberwolves. Player of the game for Vanier was Bryce Olsen who also led the team in scoring with 16. In their third game Vanier defeated Phoenix Firebirds of Campbell River 53-39. Player of the game for Vanier was Brandon Balon. Three players led the scoring with 12 points each; Balon, Gawley and Olsen. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

“Who are all these new guys?” asked a spectator at the AFC Construction Comox Valley Kickers men’s Div. 3 rugby match Sunday at Village Park, Cumberland. Well might he ask. Over the last few weeks an influx of new players, particularly from Campbell River, has seen the Kickers with a surplus of players standing on the sidelines looking to get on the field. “It’s a bit of a problem,” says Kickers’ coach Aaron L’Arrive. “A lot of these new guys play in the back-row and in the centres and I have a hard time making sure everyone gets a game.” One of the new players, Damian Kodaba, showed a great deal of pace and grit Sunday as he scored one of the Kickers’ seven tries in a 44-0 romp over the lacklustre Cowichan Piggies, a mere shadow of the once powerful side that used to be the Kickers’ nemesis. “I usually play scrumhalf, which I did for awhile today, but they put me on the wing as well, and I had a great time. I was lucky enough to score a try and get a few good runs,” offered the former Carihi player. “There isn’t a men’s team in Campbell River anymore and some of us decided to drive down and attend a Kickers’ practice and test the waters. We really liked what we saw and now a bunch of us carpool down every week. We’re really enjoying it.” The Kickers began well, spinning the ball through the backs until another newcomer, centre John Vinnedge, a former Vancouver Rowing Club player, went in for the opening score just two minutes after the opening whistle. Eli Cummins converted to make it 7-0.

VETERAN CENTRE STEVE HEXTALL was a handful for the Cowichan tacklers to try and bring down. PHOTO BY IAN KENNEDY Tries by wing Tim Begg (back from a sabbatical) for his first of the season; centre Steve Hextall with two (his 13th and 14th of the year), and another by centre Cummins left the half-time score at 27-0 and demonstrated the complete dominance of the Kickers’ back-line. Kodaba scored his to open the second half followed by others from Mike Magee and Leigh Burley, which Cummins converted, to create the final 44-0 tally. “It was a great way to open the second-half campaign,” offered Kicker captain Cummins. “We were somewhat rusty but we started the first half strongly and then got a bit sloppy toward the end of the game. Konrad Nikkle controlled

the game well for us at #10 and Jeremy Grootendorst played really well in the pack, taking nearly every line-out ball and was quick to the break-down as well. Brad Hannah played his usual strong game when he came on. Yes, Steve Hextall did score two tries, but he doesn’t deserve any credit. That’s what we’ve grown to expect of him. He’s just a try-scoring machine.” The Kickers men will take the ferry across the strait this Sunday, Feb. 5 to play Powell River. SIDELINES The Kickers are pleased to announce that AFC Construction has signed on to sponsor the men’s team for the next two-and-a-half years ... AFC Construction is an award-winning company

based in the Comox Valley specializing in commercial, multi-family residential and custom residential construction and has had a number of its employees involved in the club in recent years ... the Kickers are also pleased to have Investors Group as one of its major sponsors ... the Courtenay-based investment firm lends its support to the development of women’s, junior and mini rugby at the club ... all those interested in playing rugby are invited to attend training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the club’s Fallen Alders facility on the Royston/Cumberland Road ... junior players take to the field at 5:30 p.m. and the men and women at 6:30 p.m. ...

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aynes Sound is a huge sea garden area that has produced food for Comox Valley residents for thousands of years. The picture with this column features natural produce from the waters of the sound and land-based agriculture from our garden which is on the uplands above the sound. In my Jan. 13 column I noted that it is about 30 kilometres from Goose Spit to Chrome Island light. To further illustrate the size of the aquaculture garden, if you were to kayak around the perimeter of the sound you would travel approximately 100 kilometres. The productive aquaculture zone is of varying width, depending on species, but it would stretch from Cumberland to Nanaimo. It produces local seafood for which it has an international reputation. Oysters, littleneck clams, butter clams, cockles, scallops, and geoducks are some of the major aquaculture products of this fertile area. In their book Oysters - A Connoisseur’s Guide and Cookbook, Lonnie Williams and Karen Warner list 64 species of oysters in North America. One of note is Crassostrea gigas: “Fanny Bay, British Columbia. A firm oyster that is very salty and sweet with a pronounced cucumber flavor finish. The fluted shells are thick, which makes them easy to open.” As long as we pay attention to the purity of the water it will produce this unique species of shellfish into the foreseeable future and continue to be a source of jobs for hundreds of local Valley residents. Over the past few

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RALPH SHAW years we have had a series of industrial accidents that have led to the destruction of rich seafood producing coastal regions. The oil spill of the Exxon Valdez is still affecting the coastal waters of Alaska. Acid mine drainage has created sterile rivers and lakes in the coal mining regions of the Eastern United States. Meanwhile in the Comox Valley we have paid a high price for the acid mine drainage into the Tsolum River. To celebrate the bounty of Baynes Sound, the Ocean of Plenty II Shellfish Gala Dinner will be held Feb. 11 at the Fanny Bay Community Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. dinner at 7 p.m. This year’s event is donating all profits from the dinner, silent and live auctions to the CoalWatch Comox Valley group who are

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WOOD Colin Howard Born on May 8, 1924 in Warlingham, England and passed away January 30, 2012 at home in Courtenay. He is survived and will be dearly missed by wife, Anita, family members and friends. In respect to Colin’s wishes there will be no service. An informal gathering to share memories will take place at Passage’s Resort, 8914 Clarkson Road, Saratoga Beach on February 5th, 2012 from 1:30pm – 4:30pm. Flowers are gratefully declined in consideration of donations to Mountainaire Avian Rescue, 6817 Headquarters Road, Courtenay, B.C. V9J 1N2, Parkinson’s Society of B.C., Suite 600-890W Pender St, Vancouver, B.C, V6C 1J9 or any charity of your choice.

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Murray Kenneth Francis passed away in Carbondale, Colorado,on January 22, 2012, from complications due to Alzheimer’s. Murray was born in Calgary Alberta, Canada in 1930. He is survived by his wife Nell Francis, and children Sandy Francis, Diane Francis, Sue and Jeff Phillips, Jesse and Jill Steindler, and Molly and Tom Bedell. He was survived by 16 grand children, and 12 great grand children. He was predeceased by his parents Ken and Edith Francis of Canada, and a son Scot Blackmon. He is survived by one brother Chuck Francis and his wife Lynn and their children. Murray’s entire career was in the newspaper industry. Starting at the Concord California newspaper in 1953. He was a manager at the Berkley Gazette, ClassiďŹ ed Ad Manager at the Eugene Register Guard, Publisher of the Comox Valley Record in British Columbia, Canada and co-founder of the Comox Valley Echo in British Columbia where he retired in 1996. Murray believed in supporting the many communities he lived in. While living in Berkley California he was President of the Berkley Lion’s Club. He also served on the United Way Board in Eugene, Oregon. He was also a leader in the Courtenay BC Rotary Club. He was passionate about ďŹ shing and boating. He also loved to go hunting and all things associated with the great outdoors. Murray loved birds and was a supportor of the Audobon Society. Being of Scottish descent, Murray loved the bag pipe and good scotch. Toss in a Don Williams song and life was good. A memorial of Murray’s life will be held at a date to be determined in the future. In lieu of owers, any donations may be made to the national Alzheimers organization www.alz.org

July 1, 1914 – January 27, 2012 Sadly passed away at the young age of 97. Gone but always remembered by sons, Hugh (Linda) Hilton Courtenay, B.C., Stewart, Gibson B.C., daughter, Cindy (Mike) Simpson, Victoria B.C. And granddaughters Cheryl (Josh) Hiebert, Cumberland B.C., Candice (Brad) Joyal, Royston B.C., sister Anne Hillman, Whiterock B.C. And many nieces and nephews. Born in Lancer, Saskatchewan, Jeane graduated from Dauphin General Hospital as a registered nurse in 1937. It was there she met her future husband Tom Hilton, who was training to become a pilot in WWII. During the war mom continued her nursing in Ocean Falls, B.C. In 1945, she married Tom and settled in Royston, B.C. Along with raising three sons and Cindy, she worked at the old Cumberland Hospital and then went onto St. Joseph’s Hospital, where she retired in 1978. She moved to Comox, B.C. in 1996 and later on had two great-grandchildren to love and enjoy. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff at Comox Valley Seniors Village. You’re great care, compassion and kindness was truly appreciated. No service by request. “You can get a lot of extra mileage out of a grandmother if you let her have a cup of tea!� “When someone we love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.� See you at the beach.....

Eunice Gray (nee Collins) It is with deep regret that we announce the death of our mother on Sunday January 29, 2012 at Grace General Hospital, Winnipeg MB. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Hanes, Richard Hanes, Earl Hanes, Helen Goodchild and Roy Hanes as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A service will be held at Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel in Winnipeg, MB on Thursday February 2, 2012 at 1:30 pm.

Pat McLarty 1942 - 2012 Patrick “Pat� McLarty was born March 1, 1942 and passed away in hospital on the morning of Jan. 14, 2012. He will be forever remembered by his wife Sally McAfee, children Jennifer Beale (Steven), Jim McLarty (Billie) and granddaughter Ayla McLarty. He will also be missed by his siblings Norma Myers (Ed), Mike McLarty (Arden), Lianne McLarty and an uncountable amount of friends. Pat was an amazing man. His family would like to welcome any and all who wish to attend a celebration, not only of his life, but his 36 years of sobriety on Saturday, February 4th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm in the Church Hall at The Church of St. John The Divine, 579 - 5th St., Courtenay. He loved his friends like family and we know he would be honoured to have you all there. He was a proud member of AA and the Courtenay Alano Club. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers in Pat’s memory to the Courtenay Alano Club.

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Iris Williams (nee Shilton) Born August 4th, 1935 in Coal Creek, B.C., Iris Williams passed peacefully on January 28, 2012 at home with her husband of 60 years by her side. She was predeceased by her parents Tom and Margaret Shilton, her sisters Ada, Margaret, Sally and Josephine and her brother John. Iris is survived and will be greatly missed by her husband Don Williams, her son Daryll Williams of Cumberland, B.C. and his children Daniel (Jordan), Regan (Brad), and Joshua (Brittany), her daughter Denise Robinson of Ladysmith, B.C. and her children Deanna (Jim), Corey (Jane), Brandi (Brenden) and Cody, Iris’ great-grandchildren; Madison, Emma, Paxton, Zachary, Kaleb, Carson, Martin, Nathan, Gage, Marlyse, Zoe, Luka, Shianne, Owen, Tucker and Linden, her loving brother Thomas Paterson Shilton Jr. of Cumberland, B.C., her brother-in-law Bill Rallison of Cumberland, B.C., as well as nieces and nephews too numerous to mention but she adored them all. Iris worked in the family business (I. & D. Appliances and furniture) in Cumberland for 25 years. In her leisure time she was a member of the Kinettes Club in Cumberland and loved baking, knitting, embroidering, doll making and decorating. Iris was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother. She enjoyed worldly travel especially in the California Desert. She was a caring matriarch who always put the family first, who gave us strong family values with her support, encouragement and blessings. Flowers gratefully declined in consideration of donations made to the charity of your choice. A special thank you to Dr. Woldnick for your compassion and your extraordinary care. Viewing will take place on Monday. February 6, 2012 from 5-7p.m. at Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay. A Celebration of Iris’ Life is to be held on Friday, February 10, 2012 from 2-4p.m. at Cumberland Seniors Centre on Dunsmuir Ave. In Cumberland.

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HOGG – Donald Bruce of Comox passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on, Saturday, January 28, 2012 in his 95th year. He is survived and will be dearly missed by son Bryan (Laura) of Exeter, Ontario; Daughter Lynda Hodgkinson (Paul Jackman) of Courtenay as well as Ernie Hodgkinson; his grandchildren; great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and many extended family members. Bruce served for 25 years with the RCAF, retiring as a FlightLieutenant; following his retirement, he managed a branch of the Bank of Montreal in Clinton, Ontario. In his leisure, he enjoyed jazz music, was an accomplished pianist, and was well known for his recital of limericks and his monologues. He also bought horses, was active in harness racing and was a long standing member of the Royal Canadian Legion and Masonic Lodge. He was loved and will be sadly missed. Special thanks to Dr. Law, Dr. Kenny and Dr. Swanson, and the 3rd floor nursing staff at St. Joseph’s for their excellent care and kindness. Private cremation arrangements. Should friends wish, donations in Bruce’s memory to a charity of choice would be appreciated.

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Exp. Hooktender. Permanent work, 210 plus days a year in the East Kootenays, full benefits & overtime. A good portion of work is done with Mobile Back Spar and Grapple. Excavator experience and spotting will be required.(250)349-5415 or fax (250)349-7522

TRUCK DRIVER and Yard Person, min Class 3 BC licence & 5 yrs exp, good customer service skills, problem solver, salary depends on exp, send resume & drivers abstract to russ@northislandtractor.com or fax 250-334-1637

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

required by The John Howard Society of North Island. This is a casual, as needed position. Please refer to www.jhsni.bc.ca & see employment opportunities for details. Deadline: 4:30pm on February 6, 2012.

Want to build a clientele real fast? Want to look forward to coming to work each day? We are searching for a qualified hair designer to join our team. We provide ongoing education, a friendly, fun, professional atmosphere with an exceptional pay scale, medical/dental benefits and many perks. If you are passionate about your career, confident in your abilities and want to excel, we want to hear from you! Please apply with resume in person or via e-mail. #204 1025 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay info@level10eurospa.com www.level10eurospa.com

COMOX VALLEY CUSTOMER SERVICE & TOURISM Information Session Dates: • Monday February 6th 10am & 1pm • Location: 300 Old Island Highway at the Linc BladeRunners is a Youth Skills Link program that builds community partnerships and connects motivated, job ready youth with valuable employment opportunities in the Customer Service and Tourism industries. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: • Age 15-30 • Out of school • Out of work • No EI attachment • Little or no training • Barriers to their successful attachment to the work world • Little or no work experience Must attend one of the information sessions in order to be considered for the program. PARTICIPANTS WILL: • Participate in 4 weeks of paid inclass skill enhancement. • Participate in a 2 week work exposure/search. • Obtain First Aid OFA Level 1, WHMIS, Cashier Training, World Host and other related tickets and group based employability skills • Receive individual support and guidance EMPLOYERS WILL: Receive up to 60 hours of labour at no cost to the employer paid for by NYSA. Connect with job ready and motivated youth. For more information please call: William Kosloski (250) 334-8138 ext 229 Ramesh Lad – (250) 334 8138 ext 231 The Sid Williams Theatre JOB POSTING: PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR Duties Include: Advertising/marketing , media & sponsor relations , website & social media. Qualifications: Post Secondary Degree (eg.Busiess/Communications/Marketing) & 1 year industry experience, OR 3 years experience in marketing role. Must be computer proficient Posting closes FEB 10th, For full posting visit: sidwilliamstheatre.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Office Manager Comox Medical Clinic is looking for an experienced office manager to join our team. The candidate needs to possess excellent inter-personal skills, human resources skills, enjoy working in a team, be comfortable with computers, have bookkeeping skills and have previous experience in a management position. Medical office experience is not required. This is a permanent part-time to full-time position. References required. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Position closes February 17th. Please submit your resume by email to jcomoxmedical@hotmail.ca or drop off in person at 1695 Comox Avenue.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

SALES OPPORTUNITY! We are looking for a self motivated person that understands customer service and dedication are key to being successful in the automotive industry. We are the newest and most progressive dealership in the valley offering a great pay and benefit package. We care about our community and are looking for the best to carry out our mandate. Apply in confidence to Neil van Ierland at 4901 N Island Hwy, Courtenay Formerly Baxandall Ford Country

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Pharmacy Technician!

HELP WANTED

Available ONLINE, or at our Kamloops campus

We Currently have the Following Vacancies: Occupational Therapist Clinical Counsellor • Family Social Worker

All positions are Union positions Please go to our website for complete information www.d69fra.org Sunwest Auto Centre is seeking a

SERVICE WASH ATTENDANT If you are: • Self-motivated • Have willing “can-do” attitude • A team player • Focused on quality and customer service • Honest, approachable and friendly • Ability to work independently then we want you for our part-service team! We offer • A professional work environment • Extensive training and support • A strong compensation and benefit package • Advancement opportunities.

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Administrative Support Assistant, Facilities Management Posting #100324

Networks & Systems Analyst Posting #100325 Comox Valley Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualifications and information on how to apply to these postings.

MESSES

CASUAL POSITIONS 19 Wing Comox requires Casual Bartenders to greet customers, prepare and serve mixed drinks, wine, draft or bottled beer and non-alcoholic beverages for patrons and maintain the inventory of bar stock. The bartender ensures a clean bar area and washes glassware and ensures compliance with provincial liquor legislation and regulations. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma and some bartender experience or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered AND must be of legal age to serve alcohol in B.C and must hold a Serving It Right Certificate. Eligible candidates should submit a resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfill all position requirements by mail to: NPF Human Resources Manager, 19 Wing Comox, P.O. Box 1000, Stn Main, Lazo, B.C. V0R 2K0, by email to npfhrcomox@cfpsa.com or by fax at 250-3398168 by 1500 hrs, 10 February 2012. Please note that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have special needs and require accommodation measures for the selection process, please notify the NPF Human Resources Manager at that time.

Financial Aid available for qualified students P.C.T.I.A. accredited college

Call Today For Free Info Kit www.ThompsonCC.ca

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

COMOX MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE TRADES, TECHNICAL

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Sunwest Auto Centre | 401 Ryan Rd., Courtenay

BARTENDERS 19 WING COMOX

We also offer an Online Medical Transcription Program 9 months– starts monthly

1-877-840-0888

If you want to be part of a fun and enthusiastic team who are driven to be the very best, then we want to meet you. Please drop off your resume for your confidential interview to:

www.sunwestvw.ca

The only CCAPP accredited program in BC Online program – 10 months - Class work can be done from home - Constant instructor support - 6 weeks of on-campus labs required

Certified Electrician

Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking a Journeyman Electrician Certified for the Province of British Columbia to join the Duke Point Sawmill, located south of Nanaimo, BC. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Certified Electrician will perform a full range of journeyman level Electrician duties utilizing considerable initiative and judgment and in accordance with blueprints, diagrams, electrical and building codes, regulations and company policy. A detailed job posting can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php This is an USW hourly union position with a Certified Rate of $33.47 per hour and a comprehensive benefit package. Details of the collective agreement can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/collective_agreements.php The successful candidate will be team orientated with an ability to deliver results that are aligned with the strategic objectives of the business. He/she will have the ability to adopt and encourage innovative thinking that contributes to achieving practical solutions to complex problems. Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Fri., Feb.10/12 Reference Code: Electrician, DP

Is Seeking A FAMILY SUPPORT SOCIAL WORKER (30hrs/wk) The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing prevention and support services to military families. This includes crisis intervention, short-term counselling, assessment & referral and group facilitation. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Social Worker actively networks with community and military resources to ensure a coordinated approach to the provision of services. The position requires at minimum: • Bachelor Degree in Social Work • Registration with BC College of Social Workers or like body • 3 years related experience Knowledge of the military lifestyle and bilingualism are definite assets For further details on this position, please check our website at: https://www.familyforce.ca/sites/Comox/EN/Lists/ Announcements/Attachments/40/PSI_JobPostingJan2012.pdf Closing Date: 4pm Feb 10, 2012 Please forward résumé and references to: COMOX MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE P.O. Box 310, 1575 Military Row Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 ATTN: Executive Director Fax: 250 339-8199 We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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HELP WANTED DISPENSING OPTICIAN We are looking for a friendly, self-motivated dispensing optician to join our familyoriented Optometry clinic in Comox. Part-time. May lead to full-time. Experience preferred. Medical office assistants course/medical terminology & computer skills an asset. Please respond to Drawer 4476 at the Record.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Courtenay location. Guaranteed $11/ hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 1866-472-4339 today for an interview.

DECKHAND GUIDE is required by water based tours that run from Telegraph Cove to inlets in mainland BC, from May-September. Requirements for boat operations: • Marine Emergency Duties • Radio Operator License • Captain’s License or Small Vessel Permit Additional Requirements: Interested parties must have previous tour guiding experience, some knowledge of local wildlife & second language capabilities in either German or Dutch. Contact Howard at tiderip@telus.net OR call 250-339-5320.

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EXPERIENCED SERVER required by Whistle Stop Pub. See Barry or Tammy, M-F, between 9 & 11.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

SALES

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AUTO SALESPERSON NEEDED

Island Honda is a well established dealership that has been selling and servicing its customers in the Comox Valley for over 25 years. This new state of the art facility carries an extensive range of both new and used vehicles. Our brand new service bays and convenient drive thru service, commits us to be number 1 in customer satisfaction. Sales experience is a definite asset, although automotive is not, as we provide initial and on going training. • Exciting fast paced position • On-going training • Full management support • Full benefit package Bring resumes in person to: ISLAND HONDA 1025 Comox Road ISLAND Courtenay HONDA or email to: sales@islandhonda.ca

Sales... Are you looking for new career with an unlimited opportunity for advancement? Would you like to be recognized as a professional salesperson in one of the country’s leading automobile dealerships? If so, our salespeople earn an excellent income and enjoy the benefits of working with a successful and progressive dealership. If you’re currently a professional in automobile sales, or if you’re serious about a career change and are looking for the training and guidance that are essential for long term success - we’d like to talk to you. Call Wayne Grabowski, Sales Manager today to schedule a time to meet:

(250)-334-9993 Courtenay Kia - An Equal Opportunity Employer!

Courtenay Kia |

150 mansfield drive 1-877-390-6545 www.courtenaykia.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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

TURN STANDING Timber on your property into money. Free estimate 250-203-5111/250703-1812

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

REAL ESTATE

ANDREW’S CONSTRUCTION Services. Home repairs, renovations, windows, doors, decks, fences, residential, commercial, WBC insured. Please call 250-897-2073. CERTIFIED CARPENTER. Kitchen, bathrooms, decks, etc. All your renovation needs. Emery, 250-218-0734.

TRADES, TECHNICAL ACE PLUMBING & Heating in Kelowna, BC is looking for HVAC Technicians & Class B Gas Fitters to join our busy service department. Experience is a must. Please submit your resume to gregw@aceplumbing.bz

Instructor, English Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualifications and information on how to apply to posting #100327.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

REAL ESTATE CAREER INFORMATION SEMINAR. Ever wondered about being a realtor?? Come on down to 350 - 17th Street Courtenay, B.C. Behind PetroCan Thursday Feb. 23rd, 2012 7:00-8:30pm Limited space RSVP 250-898-8790

EXPERIENCED FRAMERS FT required immed for a busy company. r7499@hotmail.com

Comox Valley, Campbell River & Port Alberni Campuses

PERSONAL SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? School District 71 (Comox Valley) 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay B.C. V9N 7G5 WE ARE CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR: ON CALL CAFETERIA PROGRAM WORKERS ON CALL LIBRARY CLERKS, AND ON CALL SUPERVISION ASSISTANTS For more details about these job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website at sd71.bc.ca and click on jobs. Note that only complete application packages received through the makeafuture.ca website no later than 13:00 hrs on the closing date will be considered.

Seeking experienced PROCESSOR OPERATOR for falling & processing work on Vancouver Island. Full time & year round employment. Excellent wage & benefit package. Possibility of relocation cost coverage for the right applicant. TEL: 250-286-1148 FAX: 250-286-3546 kdcon@telus.net

WORK WANTED P L U M B E R / H A N DY M A N seeking long and short term projects. Master plumber with extensive exp in construction and reno’s. Ken 250-650-4838

PERSONAL SERVICES ESCORTS

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY JOURNEYMAN CARPENTERrepairs, renovations. Free estimates, all work guaranteed. Please call (250)337-5501 or visit: www.comoxvalleycarpenter.ca LICENSED Carpenter, available for work. Mark 250650-9268 WCB Insured.

CLEANING SERVICES DIAMOND EDGE Cleaning. Residential eco-friendly. Weekly or bi-weekly. Call for info. 250-897-7647

WOMAN, 75 yrs, with Parkinsons would like someone for housework & some personal care. Live-in preferred. (250)336-2750.

ALL PRO Escorts & Strippers, 24-hour service. Visa/Mastercard. In home avail. Always hiring. Fast friendly service. 250-897-3332. www.allproescorts.com www.allprostrippers.com

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W W W . C O A S T C A B I N E TRY.CA affordable cabinets and countertops. 250-8509915

TRADES, TECHNICAL

TRADES, TECHNICAL

TRADES, TECHNICAL

COUNTERTOPS

Area Planner

Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking an Area Planner to join the Holberg Forest Operation, 45 minutes west of Port Hardy. Port Hardy, a welcoming community of just under 5,000 people is at the northern end of beautiful Vancouver Island and the gateway to Cape Scott Provincial Park. Found in the heart of a wilderness paradise Port Hardy is brimming over with recreational opportunities for kayakers, bird watchers, canoeists, cyclists, divers, hikers, hunters, and fresh or salt water fishing. Reporting to the Operations Planners, this full time position will be a critical role in Holberg’s Planning Department. You must be able to provide leadership in safety and stewardship for members in the Planning Department, complete and manage budgets, contributing to timber development for an annual cut of 500,000 M3, block development planning, Timber sort and block margin forecasting, supervise contractors and staff (layout, cruising, terrain, bridge designs, post harvest assessments, etc.) in addition to a multitude of other tasks and responsibilities. A detailed job posting can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php The successful candidate will be team orientated with an ability to deliver results that are aligned with the strategic objectives of the business. He/she will have the ability to adopt and encourage innovative thinking that contributes to achieving practical solutions to complex problems. Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Fri., Feb.10/12 Reference Code: Area Planner, HFO

A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Offering Landscaping, Yard CleanUp, Lawn Mowing, Hedge Trimming, Gutters, Decks and Paving Stones, Retaining Walls and any odd jobs. Call Pat 250-218-4597.

PETS FEED & HAY GOOD HORSE hay for sale $5.50 per bale. Free delivery for 50 or more. 250-338-5503 HAY FOR Sale: 1st cut, no rain. Hay must go ASAP. $4 a bale or $3.75 for 50, $3.50 for a 100 or more. (250)338-4209 or (250)218-2817. QUALITY TIMOTHY Kentucky Blue hay for sale. $6/bale. Call 250-338-6314.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ACREAGE LANGLEY, BC, 31.24 acres In ALR, flat land, good drainage, creek. 10 acres in cottonwood trees balance in mixture of pasture & bush. Qualifies for farm taxes. Older barn. Lovely building site for dream home. Drilled well, plentiful excellent water, designated septic field. 5 Mins to hospital, shopping complex, and indoor pool. $1,800,000. (604)534-2748

BUSINESSES FOR SALE WELL ESTABLISHED Optical store for sale in downtown Courtenay. Turn-key operation with loyal clientele. For more info email tmharper@telus.net. Serious enquiries only.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

AUCTIONS AUCTION TONIGHT! 6:30 PM, 239 Puntledge Rd. Teak furniture, antiques, collectibles, dining sets, gold, silver, jewelry, coins & more. www.AuctionHouseVi.com

UNDER $200 BLIZZARD 185 cm skiis. 260 tyrolian bindings. Sz 8 boots & carrier. Tyrolian ski bag. $200. obo 250-339-2228

FRIENDLY FRANK BROIL KING gas barbecue w/cover, $50. Entertainment centre, $25. (250)334-0062.

LOTS 1244 FLORENCE RD. Comox .21 ACRE flat corner lot just steps from beach at King Coho/Little River. Water, electricity & gas to property line. Has pad for dbl. wide or can build to suit. $185,000 call 250-339-1647 for details.

MORTGAGES Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

HEATED MASSAGE Seat cushion $40. Electric meat slicer $35. (250)336-2750.

RENTALS

FUEL/FIREWOOD

APARTMENT/CONDO

FIREWOOD PERMITS on T.W. Land. Phone 250-6504060. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD. SEASONED READY to burn firewood, cut, split. Delivered $140/cord. Call 871-1056 Sayward to Fanny Bay & Islands

FURNITURE BRAND NEW LUXURY Queen size pillow top Mattress set in original pkg. leftover from large hotel order, 800 coils. Compare at $1199 - Liquidation $447. + tax. Eleven available. King Sets $705. Delivery available. Text or call 1(250)334-7527 to reserve set or email: northisland@themattressguy.ca

576 England Avenue Courtenay, B.C. 250-338-6900 APARTMENT/CONDOS 2 BDRM, 2 bath, island kitchen, 6 appls. interior storage, newer building, secured parking, N/P, N/S. 2 BDRM. renovated unit at Maplewood Manor. Paint, laminate flooring, lighting, plumbing, all upgraded. In suite storage - Adult building - N/P, N/S - $725.00 1 BDRM clean, renovated open concept unit - on Cousins Rd - $600

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

COMOX 1 & 2 BDRM Apartments, next to St. Josephs. Basic cable & hot water included. Two rental references. Sorry no pets! 250-339-0131.

VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.

COURTENAY- 2 bdrm condo, 3rd floor, freshly painted, newer appls, $750. (250)338-3560

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED LOOKING FOR a quality Salal source. Phone for details (604)483-9263.

EXECUTIVE SUITE Great ocean views, ldry/utl/cabl incl. Looking for long-term tenant. Ready NOW! $850/mo 250898-8702

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HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

COTTAGES

HOMES FOR RENT

GREAT LANDLORD seeks great tenant. Spotless 1 bdrm, reno’d, storage. Quiet, secure. Lndry. Central. 250-335-1599.

BLACK CREEK, fully furnished 1 bdrm cottage in quiet seniors Mobile Home Park. Close to bus, store, N/P, N/S, ref. req. $750/mo 337-2271

MEICOR REALTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

“YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Experts” APARTMENTS

PARK PLACE

BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

450-19th Street, Courtenay

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

250-334-3078

1 & 2 bedroom available, in quiet secure building, close to Driftwood Mall and bus route. Seniors Welcome. Adult oriented and no pets please. Includes heat, hot water and basic cable. Low hydro. 2 Rental References required.

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

RUTHERFORD MANOR

ANDERTON ARMS

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

426 Anderton Ave, Courtenay

Reasonable rent includes basic cable, stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references req’d.

Cozy 1 Bdrm in a great location! Overlooks Puntledge River and Lewis Park. Short walk to downtown and shopping. Includes basic cable. 2 references required.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

Call 250-334-9717

GORGE VIEW APT 258 Gorge Road East Stes avail. - Some Immed. 1 Bdrm $860; 2 Bdrms $1120; 2 Bdrm & den $1125. Amenities incl’s indoor pool, fitness facilities, above grnd and parkade pkg, on site laundry. Onsite staff avail. Please call Sue or Elena 250-380-6566 Email: gvapts@shaw.ca PARK WEST APTS 55 Bay Street Stes avail. - some immed. 1 Bdrms from $875; 2 bdrms from $1125. Close to Victoria downtown, Save-On, Starbucks & transportation. Please Call Wendy 250-590-7505 Email: pw@ramco.ca WETHERBY APTS FOR SENIORS ONLY 55+ Spacious stes Avail. - some immed. Bach $750; 1 bdrm $890; 2 bdrms $1075 & up. Close to buses, Hillside Mall, doctors, dentists all within walking distance. Seniors lifestyle of convenience & comfort. On site laundry, social room. Staff available. Please call Bonny 250-598-1650 Email: weth@ramco.ca SEAGATE APTS 707 Esquimalt Road Stes avail. - some immed. 1 bdrm $875 & up; 2 bdrms $1010 & up. Indoor pool, exercise rm and many other fitness amenities. Full view of Strait of Juan de Fuca. Please call Sylvia 250-383-1731 Email: sea@ramco.ca

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENT

1252-9th St, Courtenay 2 & 3 bedroom suite in quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops and downtown. Reasonable rent include heat, hot water, basic cable, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. Extra storage upon request. No pets. Two rental references and security deposit required.

APARTMENT/CONDO

Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. Apartments•Condos•Suites 205-130 Back Road 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S N/P 5 appls., $775 Mth Avail. Feb. 1st 103-111 Edgett 2 Bed, 1 bath, N/s, N/p, 4 Appls., $750/mth Avail. Mar 1st 301-4685 Alderwood Pl. 3 bed, 2 bath, 5 appls., N/S Pet with deposit $1050/month Avail. Mar 1st 203-555 4th St. 2 bed,1 bath, N/P N/S 5 appls., $950/mth Avail. Mar 1st

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1 1/2 ACRE fenced compound in City Limits ideal for storage. For additional info contact Ken at Ace Central 250-338-7666

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COMOX 3 BDRM Duplex, includes F/S, D/W, lawn maintenance. Avail immed. N/S, pet upon approval. $865/mo. Call 250-339-9805, 9am-6pm.

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MODULAR HOMES

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COURTENAY- 3 BDRM mobile near beach at Point Holmes. Comes with full basement, appliances & a nicely treed lot. $800. (250)334-9522

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME 5 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, mostly fenced yrd, RV pkg, N/S, cat or small dog neg. Avail. Feb. 1 - $1200/mth NEWER CTNY HOME 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb. 1 - $1,200/mth COZY RANCHER in Ctny West, 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, garage, deck, partially fenced, N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1 - $1,100/mth BRAND NEW 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home in Puntledge area, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb. 1 - $1,300/mth VALLEY VIEW RANCHER 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, double garage, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1 - $1,200/mth

HOMES FOR RENT 2 BED 1050 sqft home on desirable Gartley Rd in Royston. Located just up from beach. Newly renovated bathroom and new windows with new washer and dryer. On almost half an acre. N/P, N/S. Ref req’d. $1000 per month. Email ronnilister@shaw.ca PUNTLEDGE AREA3-4 Bdrms. Avail Now. N/S, sm pet ok, within walking distance to schools & downtown. Backs onto Morrison Creek. Fenced yard, 5 appls, inclds RV prking. $1350. 250.338.7208 or email: jjbc75@telus.net

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ARCHITECTURAL CONDO downtown Courtenay. 2 bdrm, hardwood, landscaped yard. available now. $1050/mo. chooglan@uwo.ca.

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COMOX- 5 bdrms, 3 bath, FURNISHED waterfront. 5 appls. $1500/mo. Avail Feb 1st. Call (250)929-6000. COURTENAY: 2 bdrm mobile home, clean, NP/NS. Refs req. $700. Call (250)339-7566.

APARTMENT/CONDO

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS 1015 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in wellmanaged building. Excellent location close to downtown, ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Well maintained units offer in-suite storage room. House cat accepted with pet deposit.

Contact On-Site Managers for viewing. 250-334-9717

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR 200 Back Road, Courtenay 1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique floor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

CONDOS

VANRIDGE MANOR

PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay

123 Back Road, Courtenay

2 bedroom available immediately and March 1st, in clean, quiet building with onsite manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.

In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome.

Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas fireplaces - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, wellmaintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.

To View, Call 250-334-4483

Call 250-703-2570

BEECHER MANOR 1045 Cumberland Road, Courtenay BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1 & 2 bedroom condos available close to downtown - 2 bedroom units feature 1.5 baths. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults. Bus stop is conveniently located out front. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

Call 250-334-9717 to view TOWNHOUSES

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

Call 250-334-9717

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

GREENBRIER 750 Eighth Street TWO BEDROOM suite. Very bright and spacious unique floor plan. 1,100 sq. ft. Recently redecorated. Large, private deck. Full sized appliances with dishwasher and in suite washer/dryer. Two full baths. Very quiet mature adult neighbours. Three blocks from downtown. Security entry. A very attractive suite. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250703-2264.

OAKCREST 1155 Stewart Ave. TWO BEDROOM CORNER suite. Very bright spacious and nicely renovated. Excellent location in central Courtenay. Security entry. Private storage room. Full sized appliances. Quiet, mature adult neighbours. Well managed and maintained. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM Unique, through floor plan. Bright with southern exposure. Spacious and nicely renovated suite in a quiet, adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and one block from Filberg Park. Large, private deck overlooking garden area. Nicely renovated. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

CAPRI 1081 Stewart Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite. Very spacious - large end unit with extra windows. Quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Very large bedrooms. Well maintained and well managed building. Security entry, Call John @ 250-703-2264 or David @ 250-338-0267.

GLENSHEE 1800 Comox Ave.

- BUYING - RENTING - SELLING www.bcclassified.com

ONE BEDROOM nicely renovated, spacious suite. Quiet, mature adult neighbours. Excellent location in heart of Comox - walking distance to everything. Rent includes heat and hot water. Security entry and elevator. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

www.advancedpm.ca

250-338-2472

APARTMENTS / CONDOS DRIFTWOOD CONDOS

1 & 2 bdrm condos in conveniently located complex offer ground or upper level entry, 2 appl & on site coin-op laundry; located within walking distance to all amenities; N/S; immediate possession; rents from $625/month

SUITES KENDAL AVENUE SUITES

Beautiful suite in new Cumberland subdivision features 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appl., beautiful kitchen cabinetry & other amazing finishings; ideal for single person or couple; $650/ month; immediate possession.

DUPLEXES ROBERT LANG DUPLEX

Upper duplex features 3 bdrms, 1 bath, 4 appl. & large deck; near trails & river; pet may be considered w/deposit; $950/ month; immediate possession.

URQUHART DUPLEX

Beautifully renovated Courtenay duplex features new kitchen & appl., new paint & new flooring throughout, in addition to other improvements; 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 3 appl, plus shared laundry; fenced, easy to maintain yard; $1100/mo.; immediate possession.

HOMES UNION BAY RANCHER

Charming rancher on top of the hill with scenic views! Home features 1/2 acre, deck designed for entertaining, 3 bdrm, 2 baths, wood fireplace, 5 appl, & large yard w/landscaping included. Pets negotiable w/deposit; N/S; immediate possession; $1200/mth.

KYE BAY EXECUTIVE HOME

Perfect beach getaway! Brand new 4 bdrm, 3 bath home w/ ocean views incl. high quality finishing from top to bottom –granite, hardwood, stone accents, heat pump, hardiplank, stainless kitchen appliances, plus 2 car garage & 2 decks. Low maintenance property is designed for pure enjoyment! Immediate possession

URQUHART PLACE HOME

Fully renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath home w/beautiful solarium features, 5 appl., garage, & tiered backyard for the gardening enthusiast; walking distance to schools and Puntledge Park; avail. Immediate possession; $1100/month

5TH STREET E. RANCHER

Situated in fantastic neighbourhood near shopping, College, Aquatic Centre, & Crown Isle Golf, this 2 bdrm, 1 bath rancher features 4 appl, oak cabinets, vaulted ceilings, skylights, carport, fully fenced yard & 10 X 16 shop; security system is installed & can be hooked up; small pet may be considered w/ deposit; avail Mar 1; $1100/month

KENDAL AVENUE HOMES

Enjoy 9 foot ceilings, natural gas fireplace, beautiful finishings, & deck areas; Features 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appl, laminate & carpet flooring mix, beautiful kitchen cabinetry & pantry. Rent from $1100/month; immediate possession.

TOWNHOMES PINE PLACE

Spacious 2 bdrm townhome features 4 appl., new renovations, patio area & storage; ideally located near schools & all amenities; N/P; N/S; $795/mo; immediate possession.

NOW OFFERING STRATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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COMOXSEMI-COUNTRY setting. 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, carport, shop. Mar 1. NP/NS. Refs. $900. (250)339-0270. COURTENAY- 2 bdrms main level character home. 6 appls, hydro included, hardwood. NS/NP. Refs. Avail Mar 1. Quiet. $950. 250-792-3041. EAST Courtenay 3 BR house for rent, upper level 1500 sq ft + covered deck + view, $1200, call Robert 250-897-1904 Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. Houses & Suites 7-1720 13th Street 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 2 appls. N/S, N/P $725/mth Available Immed. 8-1720 13th Street 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 5 appls.,N/S, Pets upon appr. $800/mth Available Immed. 21-375 21 st Street 2 bed, 1 Bath, 2 Appls, N/S N/P, $650/mth Available Feb 1st 289A Nim Nim Pl 4 beds, 2 bath, 5 appls., single garage, N/S, pets upon appr. $1150/mth Available Feb 1st 625 22nd Street 4 Bed 1.5 Bath 5 appls. N/S N/P $1050/Mth Available Immed. 5797N. Island Hwy 4 beds, 2 baths, 2 appls, N/S N/P $1150/mth Available Mar 1st ROYSTON- 3 bdrm home, 6 appls, quiet area. Refs req’d. NS/NP. Short term lease, $1200/mo. Avail immed. 250338-2222 or 250-335-0594. SOINTULA, (N. Island) ocean front/view suites/all inclusive. Weekly, monthly, $200 week. (250)230-6722

OFFICE/RETAIL 910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth Prime office space available 1,500 to 3,900 sq. ft. available now. Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building. Security elevator. Air conditioned. Ample parking. Many tenant improvements in place. One of the finest office buildings in the Comox Valley. For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490

ROOMS FOR RENT

Viking

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units incl. 1 bdrm & den, 1 1/2 bath and 2 bdrm, 2 bath units, 6 appls, custom finishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. Rents from $875/mth. WALK TO DOWN TOWN CTNY new, modern 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, elect. F/P, res. pkg. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed $935 ARGO COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, basic cable & hot water incl., N/S, No pets, cat neg. w/ref. Avail Immed. - $700/mth. $250 moving allowance. Res mgr. 334-8602 CLOSE TO COLLEGE 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $850/mth HERON’S LANDING 2 bdrm, 2 bath waterfront townhouse, 5 appls, garage, gas F/P, small balcony, patio, N/S, No pets, mth to mth tenancy. Avail. Mar. 1 $1,000/mth ASPEN WYNDE 2 bdrm, 2 bath patio home in Comox, 7 appls, garage, patio, storage shed, N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1 - $1,050/mth CTNY BACHELOR SUITE, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1 - $500/mth COMOX DUPLEX 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls., carport, landscaping incl., N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1 - $775/mth MUIR RIDGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls., gas F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1 - $775/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, coin laundry, patio, N/S, cat ok w/ref. Avail. Mar. 1 $725/mth

TRANSPORTATION

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CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

MOTORCYCLES

FURNISHED RM. for rent. Utilities incl. N/D, N/P $375/mo Avail Mar1/Mar15th. 871-2808

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-338-6311 for tour.

COMOX- newly reno’d, 700sq ft 1 bdrm bsmt suite. All utils incld. Priv. entr., shared laundry. NS/NP. Refs req. Avail now. $620 mo. (250)339-4841.

TOWNHOUSES COLDWELL BANKER ISLAND COASTAL (Property Management Division) 2-3 Bdrm, 3 bath townhouse on Mansfield Dr. Beautifully furnished; fridge, stove, washer & dryer. No smoking, no pets. $1700 per mth. Close to all amenities. Contact: Ryan Liebert 250-703-3672

WOOFY’S DISCOUNT PET FOOD 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay 250-338-0455 Comox Centre Mall, Comox 250-339-2272 #12-795 Ryan Rd., Courtenay 250-338-0424

Frances

1986 Yamaha FZ600, 24,000 kms on odometer, new clutch pack, new battery, new fork oil and seals, brakes work perfect, tires are good, carbs are synchronized, runs great! $1200.00. Call 250335-2262.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted! We BUY Scrap Batteries from Cars, Trucks etc. $4.00/ea. & up! Free pick-up Island Wide. Min. 10 (1)604.866.9004 Ask for Brad SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

250-339-7722

1668 EAST RYAN ROAD, COMOX

www.spca.bc.ca/comox

248170

Frances is a lovely torti girl and very playful. If you would like a curious friend for life, come and meet Frances.

COMOX PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC

The Month’s Adoptable Pets

Unit C, 1822 Comox Ave., Comox

250-339-6221

Kyro

231615

Kyro would to go for lots of walks to see the world that he has never experienced, and he would also love to go to obedience school to meet all the dogs. Kyro LOVES dogs and does very well with another sociable dog.

PETLAND

3245 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay

250-334-8322

Daisy 2

249210

Reggie

257984

Reggie is a lovely, lovable, playful young man that likes to snuggle. He has a gorgeous fluffy tail to go with his lovely colourings. Call today and meet Reggie.

WOOFY’S DISCOUNT PET FOOD 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay 250-338-0455 Comox Centre Mall, Comox 250-339-2272 #12-795 Ryan Rd., Courtenay 250-338-0424

Mr. Mittens

252346

Daisy 2 is a short hair male kitten who is looking for a new home.

Mr. Mittens is now neutered and ready for adoption, he is a lovely, affectionate, playful kitten.

DOUG THE PLUMBER & GAS

250-5th St., Downtown Courtenay

SEARLE’S SHOES 250-334-3178

dougtheplumber@shaw.ca

250-897-1973

Ford 147844 Ford is not a big fan of dogs but he loves to play with his little fluffy toys and if you think you have a forever home for him please see him at 1668 E. Ryan Rd., Comox COMOX VALLEY ANIMAL HOSPITAL 3110 Comox Road, Courtenay

Liza

257973

Miss Liza came to the SPCA after the death of her guardian and she is looking for a retirement home. She is a lovely girl and likes being brushed and groomed

SYLVIE♥’ S ON FIFTH

292-5th St., Downtown Courtenay

250-338-6629

250-339-2511

Oryan

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

SUITES, LOWER

Viking is as sweet as ever. I get along fine with the other cats here. Please come and meet me, I am a special guy.

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Red

238165

Oryan is a sweet, young girl and a real stunner! If you are looking for a bunny friend, please come and meet her.

Red is full of vim and vigor and needs a home that will be understanding of this very active guy! He loves to play. Red is affectionate, very happy and energetic guy.

SUSAN McLEAN • RE/MAX

PIERCY’S-MT WASHINGTON FUNERAL HOME

2230A Cliffe Ave., Courtenay 250-334-9900

440 England Ave., Courtenay

250-334-4464

250-702-HOME (4663)

Carl 257756 Carl is a very handsome mane, with a sweet little meow and is very very affectionate with many years of love to give. PERFECT PET SOLUTION

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Ashley

256750

Ashley is a very lovely torti girl that has too much personality for her own good. Come and meet Ashely! She will give you lots of love.

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Comox Valley Worship Directory Church of Our Lord Sunday Services 9:30 am at Berwick, 1700 Comox Ave. Comox, BC

All Welcome www.coolcomox.ca www.namsnetwork.com

BAHÁ’Í FAITH Study circles – small groups meet for collaborative study of spiritual subjects. ~~~ “Knowledge is one of the wondrous gifts of God. It is incumbent upon everyone to acquire it.” Bahá’u’lláh www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041gh250.702.0574 www.bci.org/courtenaybahais

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship Services 1st & 3rd Sundays at 4pm

Sundays 10:30 at the Lion’s Den

Young People’s Program, Weddings, Memorials, Spiritual Exploration

Nordin St., Comox February 5th

Nourish Your Spirit. Heal the World.

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www.cvuf.ca

250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

250 BEACH AVENUE

Sunday Service, Church School & Youth Group 10 am Saturday Services Sept - May 5pm

Rev. Maggie Enwright 250-339-3966

Full Wheelchair Access

@ 10:30 am

Meeting Each Week: Stan Hagen Theatre, N.I. College 2300 Ryan Road

Hearing Assistance

www.comoxunitedchurch.com

St. George’s 6th & Fitzgerald Ave.

Courtenay

“The church with a heart in the heart of the city” Sunday Services: 10:30 am Minister: Rev. Peggy Jensen Nursery-Gr.6 Sunday School sgucc.com stgeorgeuc@shaw.ca 250-334-4961

www.centralefc.com Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jake Hron

Lil 250-338-7727 (office)

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

Sunday Worship & Children’s Program

1st Street & Penrith

at 11 am

Followed by a Potluck Lunch Choir Practice Wed. 7:15 pm Eve Mark, Choir Director 250-338-4785

Rev. Julianne Kasmer, Minister

250-400-7800

(ELCIC)

“A place for you: John 14:2 2182 Comox Avenue, Comox

Friends

Sundays 10 am Nursery - Kid Jam - Youth Group Little Lambs Christian Daycare 1105 Pritchard Rd., Comox www.baychurch.net/339-7527 Little Lambs 339-1834

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 467 - 4th Street (just east of Fitzgerald)

725 Aspen Rd., Comox

Guest Speaker:

10 AM

Rev. Wally Fry Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 Full Wheelchair e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca Access comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

Sunday Morning Service - 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study - 11:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 11:30 a.m. Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Service 10:30am

Sunday Worship

Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Rev. Paul Johnson, Pastor

250-338-8454

Hearing Assistance

LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

www.gbccv.org • info@gbccv.org

Comox Community Baptist Church Canadian Baptists of Western Canada

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 A.M. Pastor Rev. Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome. 1250 Anderton Road, Comox

250-339-0224

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sunday Celebration 10:30 am

1599 Tunner Drive, COURTENAY • 250-334-4716

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. Church Phone: 250-338-1312 ‘Jesus is Lord’ Sunday Services 11 am & 7 pm

Come, where every service is a healing service. Come and receive hope and encouragement. Jesus loves you, died for you and wants to live in your heart.

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

CONFESSION: Sat: 4 - 4:30 pm & before all masses Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Group; Sept-May Pastor: Father Marek Paczka, SDS

2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)

1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay 250-338-8221 www.cvsalarmy.ca church@cvsalarmy.ca

Faith Family

COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry” (Bethel Church DVD Series) First time registrants - Semester 1 begins Jan 22nd, 2012, (pre-registration is required by Jan 8th, 2012. FMI contact Drew or Laurie Thomson 250-337-8011

Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry

Congregational Christian Churches of Canada

Independent - Fundamental

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH

web: web.mac.com/shepherdcomox email: shepherdcomox@mac.com

CUMBERLAND UNITED CHURCH

~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~

PRESBYTERIAN

LUTHERAN

Pastor A. Ronald Sedo 250-339-3933

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

www.resonatechurch.ca

Join us this Sunday

Combined Services at 10:30 AM

COMOX UNITED

Bay Community Church

Community Church

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

250-890-9262

10:00AM at Cape Lazo Middle School Everyone Welcome

Comox Valley

Full Wheelchair Access

COURTENAY FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

JOIN US IN WORSHIP 9:15 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Traditional Service Nursery Care & Jr. Church @ 9:15 am Sunday School, all ages @ 11:00 am

PASTORS: Peter Rabey & Randy Dyck 2963 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay (across from Arden Elementary) 250-334-3432 www.courtenaybaptist.com

www.ctkparish.ca email: ctkparish@shaw.ca

Hearing Assistance

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

St. Peter Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925 SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8am & 10am Worship www.stpeterscomox.ca

St. John the Divine The Rev. Rodney Ives, Priest in charge 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

Sunday Worship • 8AM & 10AM Book of Common Prayer (Canada, 1962)

CHURCH SCHOOL 10AM

Wednesday Holy Eucharist 10 am

250-334-4331 http:/stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca

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