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from the school’s drama department highlighting her career in television, film and theatre. “I really didn’t expect anything,” she said. “Usually, when I’m in mentoring situations, it’s something on a much smaller Erin Haluschak scale. But the kids are so talented and imaginative and I was really Record Staff taken aback. She sang with students, “And some of things they were answered questions, and even quoting, I was thinking, ‘Hey, I revealed what it was like dating “a kind of agree with that.’ I like very attentive” Pierre Trudeau. that I said that. Or, ‘That was an For actress and producer Kim embarrassing moment.’” Cattrall, it was a homecoming. In addition to the assembly, Wednesday morning, the Sex Cattrall had lunch with staff and and the City star returned to G.P. toured the school’s drama departVanier as part of nearly a week- ment. long celebration honouring the “We didn’t have a drama departstar, who will have a plaque dedi- ment at the time, so we did plays cated to her as part of the Comox and had local community theatre Valley Walk of people come Achievement in and help us ceremony Satand direct us. It There’s a sweeturday afterwas more done ness in the air that noon. as a hobby as you just don’t have in In front of opposed to a a packed gym, Vancouver. For me, course,” she Cattrall preexplained. it’s just Vancouver sented a bursaCattrall said Island, and I know ry to Jean Paul at a very early I’m home. Jesse Polito, a age, the drive Grade 12 drama she had to Kim Cattrall student, in her pursue acting name. was something “I thought it’s time for me to unusual, yet was strongly supgive back at this time in my life ported by the school. and I’ve been so lucky and suc“I think that was noted in the cessful. Yes, I’ve worked hard, teachers and the students and I but I feel that ... it’s really the was treated with a lot of respect moment for me to make a sig- and care,” she added. nificant contribution to the next Reflecting upon the changes to generation to Canadian artists,” both the school and her friends she noted in an interview follow- and peers from her graduating ing the event. class, Cattrall noted her best “I was very excited to see the memories were those formed with students. Not having kids of my her friends. own, it’s very important to me “(Vanier) was a relatively a nurturing and mentoring young new school, and it was very excitpeople, especially right now in ing. There was all these facilities, British Columbia with the lack of some of it was still under confunding for the arts. struction and there was talk of “I think it’s really important to a swimming pool, which seemed bring attention to and show sup- so incredibly exotic. It had an port to young people who want to excitement of being new and difmake a similar journey to what ferent for the Comox Valley. But I have made, and without that what I remember most are my funding, I don’t think it would friendships and a lot of support have been possible.” in school.” Returning to the school that Cattrall told students she conshe attended for years, the Golden tinues to work in theatre proGlobe Award-winning actress was ductions in England, and is also presented with a 10-minute skit working on films through her
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company, Fertile Ground Productions. Although she splits her time in New York and England, Cattrall said no matter where she is, the Comox Valley remains her home. “When I get off the plane at CFB Comox I take a breath in and I call it sweet air,” she noted. “There’s a sweetness in the air that you just don’t have in Vancouver. For me, it’s just Vancouver
Island, and I know I’m home.” ••• Cattrall will be inducted onto the Comox Valley Walk of Achievement this Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Native Sons Hall or the nearby plaza at the Sid Williams Theatre, depending on the weather. The plaque will be unveiled at the Sid plaza following the ceremony. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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IN ADDITION TO seriously damaging a home, a blaze destroyed a vehicle early Thursday morning. PHOTO BY CTV VANCOUVER ISLAND
Big blaze hits home, car Record Staff A large fire that engulfed a home and car near the intersection of Topland Road and Vanier Drive early Thursday morning had firefighters busy throughout the night. Kurt MacDonald, Courtenay deputy fire chief, said the fire — which began around 3 a.m. — caused significant damage to the home, which was occupied at the time. “When we arrived on scene, all four occupants were out of the home. The structure was heavily involved
in fire. The crews worked for the better part of four hours to get the fire under control and at this time the fire is under investigation,” he noted. “It was a difficult fire to get under control due to the age of the house and construction.” MacDonald added the Courtenay Fire Department is working with RCMP to determine the cause of the fire. He said the residents were taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital for examination as a precaution. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
A Comox dental surgeon facing five criminal charges was released on bail late Tuesday afternoon. The charges include mischief, break and enter and committing an indictable offence, theft under $5,000 and two counts of administering a noxious thing with intent to annoy. Dr. Andreas Conradi, 53, sat quietly against the back of the prisoners’ dock while he was released on bail with two sureties of $15,000 each. Judge R. Sutton imposed a variety of conditions including a curfew. He ordered Conradi to not consume drugs or alcohol and not possess any weapons. As well, Conradi must report as directed to a bail supervisor and remain in B.C. with the exception of a trip to Germany this summer to visit his elderly
mother. Represented by Victoria-based lawyer Dale Marshall, Conradi will make his next court appearance June
14 at 9 a.m. Due to a publication ban, further details of charges cannot be released. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Barbecue Saturday at Walmart Record Staff A hot dog barbecue and bottle drive to help a four-year-old Comox Valley boy get treatment for cerebral palsy will happen Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Walmart in Courtenay. The Owenpalooza fund helps support Owen Crumpler obtain a special kind of therapy called the Anat Baniel method. Owen was diagnosed with cerebral palsy after being born prematurely at 26 weeks at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
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Good and bad with new PST Scott Stanfield Record Staff
Government will scrap the harmonized sales tax and restore the provincial sales tax next April, with exemptions for haircuts, restaurant meals, bicycles and movie tickets, among other items, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon said this week. “I think the bulk of our consumers will be happy that they don’t have to pay seven per cent on dining out, gym memberships, certain things like they were before,” said Tia Otter, president of Comox Business In Action. “I just think it will allow the public to have a little more spending money again. They’ll have more disposable income.” She also noted the benefit to homebuilders and developers. “They won’t be hit with a 12 per cent up front,” Otter said. “Overall, I think it’s a positive move, considering our economy ... For the average household I think it will make things a little more affordable, just putting that seven per cent back in their pockets.” Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association president Mark Middleton figures it will be two years before we start to fully understand the ramifications of the change. “Businesses are going to have to have a year under their belt, I would think, before they can determine whether or not it’s beneficial or detrimental,” he said. “We’re a long ways from seeing any real answers to the question.” From a business perspective, Middleton feels the failed HST made life easier and did not add anything extra. “We were already charging PST and GST,” he said. “Twelve per cent is 12 per cent no matter how you add it up, from my perspective.” As he has stated previously, Middleton is inclined to believe the economists
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THE MACKINNON BROTHERS plan to cycle across Canada in memory of their grandfather, who had Parkinson’s disease.
Four brothers, eight wheels on road Erin Haluschak Record Staff
With four bikes, camping equipment, and an entire country to cross, four Comox Valley brothers are determined to complete the challenge in the name of Baha. Scott, Sean, Ross and Ryan MacKinnon are leaving from Vancouver this weekend for two months, determined to bike across Canada to raise awareness and funds for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. The disease took the life of their Baha — grandfather — Olympian, lawyer, UBC Athletics Hall of Fame member and author Neville Munro. “Ryan and Scotty thought about it initially last summer,” explained Ross. “Things didn’t quite work out but this December we talked about it some more, and with the timing, it worked out really well.” He said planning for the trip proved to be more challenging than usual,
given as the four brothers were in different parts of the world. “We probably exchanged about 800 e-mails between all of us. Scott was in the Philippines, Ryan was
kinson’s growing up,” he said. “(Baha) was in a wheelchair for the last five or six years of his life,” added Ross. “We were so young when he passed, we didn’t
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Ryan MacKinnon in Victoria, Sean was in Vancouver and I was in Comox. There were many Skype dates,” he added. In 1992, Ryan noted their uncle Dave (Baha’s eldest son) biked across Canada, and manufactured a bicycle for Baha to ride with him. Because of his deteriorating body and health, he was unable to complete the ride. Ryan added despite logistical challenge, the goal is simple. “We watched our Baha struggle through Par-
fully realize the effects of Parkinson’s. We would all play basketball together as a family and he would sit on the sidelines watching and I knew how badly he wanted to join us. It’s so sad to see the body shut down.” Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder that affects motor skills, speech and movement. Ryan said the brothers’ fundraising goal is simple: to raise one dollar for every kilometre the brothers ride as well as one dollar for every kilometre
Baha would have ridden, for a total of $40,075. He noted funds raised will be doubled through the Michael J. Fox Foundation. “We know it will be physically hard as well as mentally hard. We’re going to camp the whole way because it will make for better stories,” explained Ross, who added the brothers will maintain a blog from the road and will update it with stories, photos and videos. Despite the challenge, Ryan said support from one another will help with challenging rides or long days on the road. “We’re all brothers who are naturally competitive but supportive. We’re a team and a family. It’s all for Baha because he was so inspirational and we all looked up to him so much.” To donate to Biking for Baha, or for more information or updates from the road, visit the brothers’ blog at bikingforbaha. weebly.com. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Neighbourhood response positive for Habitat build Renée Andor Record Staff
Habitat for Humanity’s housing project in Courtenay just took a big step toward becoming reality. Courtenay council gave the green light Monday to notify adjacent property owners so they can provide input, and the application is set to come back before council June 11. The project at 1580 Piercy Ave. would see three duplexes — six homes — built by the community for local working families who need a hand up to obtain their own home. During a presentation to council, Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North build co-ordinator Peter Sanderson noted the organization sent out over 80 letters to property owners within 100 metres of the proposed site last week and all the responses he received — about 14 — supported the project. “Many comments were made about the positive influence that the project would have on the property and on the neighbourhood,” he added. The community support pleased Coun. Bill Anglin and he mentioned community support for development projects is something council looks for. The rest of council made positive comments about the project as well. Courtenay director of planning services Peter Crawford pointed out the proposed development permit contains many variances, but added most of them are minimal. He also said the City worked with Habitat to ensure the site will work with the density desired and the privacy needed, adding the plans are very detailed and City staff support the project.
THIS RENDERING IS what Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North’s property at 1580 Piercy Ave. in Courtenay could look like in the future. Habitat plans to build three duplexes for deserving local families. “We do support this,” said Crawford. “We feel the variances, there are a lot here, but the site does work.” Sanderson told council that Habitat has built six homes to date in the Comox Valley, but this one differs from past projects in a few ways. “For the first time west of Toronto, we’re organizing a Women Build,” said Sanderson. The Women Build project would see only women fundraise and build one of the homes from start to finish; Coun. Starr Winchester is so supportive of the idea that she is on the Women Build team. Sanderson added the second difference is this year’s Mountie House; local RCMP plan to work with high school students to build a house together. And another addition is the 191 Construction Division team from CFB Comox, which intends to build one home as a teaching program so the team has experience with residential construction before its deployment in October. Sanderson said the Piercy project would take about 10,000 volunteer hours to complete, adding the project builds community not just physical homes. “Remember the legendary barn-raising
community get-togethers of our ancestors? We are the modern-day version where food, fellowship, fun and the odd sore back all come together to give a deserving family hope for the future,” said Sanderson. Families who receive a home must demonstrate need, have children and spend 500 hours giving ‘sweat
equity’ to build their home. In return they own a home with no down payment, and a no-interest mortgage through Habitat for Humanity. Sanderson also noted the homes would be very energy efficient with an estimated yearly energy cost of about $900 per home. They would also be solar-ready, and property landscaping
plans include features like composting containers, vegetable garden beds, an irrigation system and bike storage area to encourage environment-friendly activities. Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North executive director Deb Roth also told council that while Habitat projects increase property values and improve aesthetics, they also improve the community in ways unseen from the curb of the street. “We’ve got adults that are going back to school, getting better education, getting better jobs, being able to keep jobs, and kids that are going on to pursue higher education,” said
Roth. “So those are the things that you don’t see from the curb — that’s a difference that really impacts the community in a large way.”
For more information, including how to get involved, visit www. habitatnorthisland. com. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Owner’s proposal deferred OPINIONS! CVRD delays ruling about downtown location for shelter Scott Stanfield Record Staff
The Comox Valley Regional District committee of the whole has again deferred a request from Det Kunz, owner of the building at 841 Cliffe Ave. who wants to purchase a portion of the adjacent property targeted for an emergency homeless shelter/supportive housing unit. Kunz, addressing the committee Tuesday, said a 20-foot strip at 865 Cliffe Ave. would generate 15 parking stalls and provide a buffer between his building and the yet-tobe-constructed shelter across the street from Courtenay City Hall. “I think it would be a benefit to the downtown,” Kunz said, noting the parking situation is inadequate at his building that contains John’s Bedroom Barn & Foam Warehouse. Shoppers Drug Mart, located behind his building, does not contain ample parking, he added. “It would be a win-win situation for us. I think we need to keep the downtown vibrant.” The 20-foot strip is about 2,500 square feet, about half the width of 865 Cliffe. The CVRD suggests it could be sold for $75,000. The matter was first considered last spring when it was referred to a committee meeting in September. By then, the City of Courtenay had initiated its own search for shelter/supportive housing property. On Tuesday, the committee approved a motion from Courtenay
have a mandate to director Starr WinCVRD construct or operate a chester to defer Kunz’ shelter. The board is request until the June 12 committee meeting. direct staff to initiate looking to BC Housing A motion from Cum- an amendment of the for guidance, capital berland director Gwyn Commercial One Zone, and operating funds. The latter might Sproule to sell request assisthe entire partance from local cel, as opposed I think it would be a governments to to leasing part of benefit to the downtown. It select a facility the property, was would be a win-win situation operator and to not seconded. Sproule noted for us. I think we need to keep identify services. Courtenay had the downtown vibrant. BC Housing initiated a homeDet Kunz might soon be lessness task in a position to force. The CVRD board, she added, has which includes the provide project funding, recognized that most property in question, to a staff report states. If of the homeless are in ensure homeless shel- approved, this would Courtenay and that ters are not permitted lead to a facility operahomelessness is a dis- within a specified area tor being selected. of the downtown core. More information trict-wide issue. “Now Courtenay Council instead direct- about housing and wants to go in a differ- ed staff to report back homelessness is at ent direction,” Sproule about C-1 zoning uses www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/ and definitions. homelessness. said. The CVRD does not At a recent council reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com meeting Courtenay Mayor Larry Jangula — a member of the previous CVRD board www.bcferries.com which has been opposed Departure Bay, NANAIMO - Horseshoe Bay, VANCOUVER to the proposed shelEffective Until June 26, 2012 ter location since the Leaves Nanaimo Leaves Vancouver district acquired the 4:20 pm *** 6:20 am Daily 3:10 pm Daily 6:20 am Daily trio of lots in the 800 5:20 pm Daily 8:30 am Daily 4:20 pm # 7:45 am * 7:30 pm Daily 10:40 am Daily 5:20 pm Daily 8:30 am Daily block of Cliffe — for8:30 pm # 12:00 pm * 6:30 pm ## 10:40 am Daily warded a resolution to 9:30 pm Daily 12:50 pm Daily 7:30 pm Daily 12:00 pm **
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Closure feared of coast guard base in Comox Erin Haluschak Record Staff
The marine community has been informed of sweeping cuts to the Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) by the federal government, including the possible closure of MCTS Comox. The Record has learned there could be as many as 10 stations across Canada set to close, reducing the number to 12. MCTS provides marine safety communications co-ordination with rescue resources and Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre Victoria; vessel traffic services and waterway management, broadcast weather and safety information; sail plan services in addition to support for other government and marine agencies. In the Pacific Region, there are centres located at Vancouver, Victoria, Prince Rupert, Comox and Tofino. The services provided at these stations may be contracted out following closure. A formal announcement from the government is expected Friday. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Downtown folk meeting for AGM So much goes into making downtown Courtenay what it is; a great place to shop, dine, do business and visit. The Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association (DCBIA) plays a critical role in making downtown a wonderful place to be and their annual general meeting will highlight initiatives they have undertaken in the past year. The meeting will be held May 23 at the Comox Valley Art Gallery on Duncan Avenue. There will be a meet
and greet at 6 p.m. followed by the call to order for the AGM at 6:30. “This is a good opportunity to talk to downtown business people, and learn what the DCBIA has been doing this past year,” explains Mark Middleton, president of the DCBIA. Anyone interested in attending, RSVP to DCBIA executive director Kim Stubblefield at 250-337-2096 or e-mail to info@downtowncourtenay.com. — Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Assn
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hook for the remainder of the funding. But for now students won’t need to pay. “At this point in time we are accepting adult registrations without a completion deposit,” explained Horswill. “This practice will be reviewed in the future as we learn how the new funding rules will affect our revenues and related program cost.” Horswill noted SD71 received close to $950,000 from the Education Guarantee last year, but expects to receive about $300,000 this year. Meanwhile, other courses will not be eligible for funding at all. “Charging fees is something that school boards and administration will have to wrap our heads around as far as those courses that are no longer eligible,” added Horswill. Although he said the district will have to do a review of what those courses could cost, he said $400 to $500 would not be far off his guess. Horswill added the impact of the change will be felt in the
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Free schooling options for graduated adults taking upgrading in the Comox Valley just got slimmer — and completion deposits are a possibility in the future. According to Russell Horswill, School District 71 secretary treasurer, changes in funding from the Province’s Education Guarantee mean fewer Ministry-funded courses, although English 12, Biology 12, Math 11 and 12, Chemistry 11 and Physics 11 will still be eligible for Ministry funding. Non-graduated adults and students under 19 taking upgrading will still have access to the same free courses as before. Also, for graduated adult students enrolled in eligible courses after the beginning of this month, school districts will receive only 75 per cent of the funding up front, with the other 25 per cent coming only when a student completes a set amount of course work. Next year that number jumps to 50 per cent of funding withheld until a set amount of course work is completed. Horswill said completion deposits will be looked at by School District 71 — if students do not complete their courses to a certain level, which has yet to be defined, the district would be on the
Comox Valley as only about 1.9 per cent of the total student population in the province is here, but about six per cent of B.C.’s adult education learners are here. “The Comox Valley has a high proportion of the adult learners in the province,” he said. “So it’s a large impact for the Comox Valley School District.” Navigate, powered by North Island Distance Education, principal Jeff Stewart added many graduated adults in the Comox Valley take the school’s language courses, adding Navigate had the largest international languages program in the province. “The biggest hit, of course for Navigate, is international language courses which are a huge part of our platform in the graduated adult population, and they’re immensely popular because of the
Rosetta Stone program that we use,” explained Stewart. “That is gone. There are no language courses that we can continue to offer (graduated adults) under the new guidelines of the EG (Education Guarantee). Stewart added Rosetta Stone language programs are
still available directly through www.rosettastone.ca, but it would be too costly to offer them through Navigate — likely $550 per course. Navigate will continue to provide service to the graduated adults enrolled in courses before May 5 with no extra fees or costs. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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YOU CAN RUN for a cause at the Comox Valley Pregnancy Care Centre’s second annual Lake Run in Cumberland on Monday.
Second lake run soon Renée Andor Record Staff
The Lake Run in Cumberland this weekend is a chance to have fun and raise money for a good cause. The Comox Valley Pregnancy Care Centre will host its second annual Lake Run in conjunction with Empire Days on Monday, and the Pregnancy Care Centre’s Julie Le Goff said it’s sure to be a blast. “It’s just going to be a lot of fun and it’s great for those who just want to come out for the run, and those who — last year we had lots of older ladies who walked it just to come out and support us,” said Le Goff. The entrance fee to the five-kilometre run/ walk or 10-kilometre run/walk is $10, and proceeds go to the Comox Valley Pregnancy Care Centre and the Moms and Tots group at the Cumberland Recreation Centre. Registration starts at 9 a.m. at Cumberland Village Park and the run starts at noon. Pre-registration can also be done at the Pregnancy Care Centre at 758 Sixth St. in Courtenay. The race will start
at the park, then head down Derwent Avenue and out to Comox Lake and back. Those participating in the five-kilometre run or walk can turn around at the halfway point. Participants are encouraged to get sponsors and there’s a $200 Walmart gift certificate for the person with the most sponsored donations. Sponsor sheets are available at www.facebook.com/ cvpcclakerun or at the Pregnancy Care Centre. There will also be first, second and third place ribbons for men and women taking part in the five-kilometre and 10-kilometre run, as well as prize draws for all participants. The Pregnancy Care Centre has been serving the Comox Valley since 1991, offering services such as free pregnancy tests, peer options counselling, community referrals, abortion recovery help and support, a miscarriage and infant loss support group, and baby and maternity clothing. Last year, the Lake Run raised nearly $3,400 with a good turnout of runners and walkers.
For more information, check the run’s Facebook page, or call 250-334-0058. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
A seventh-grade student from École Puntledge Park recently wowed judges at a public speaking competition hosted by the Canadian Parents for French BC and Yukon Branch (CPF). The annual provincial Concours d’art oratoire has been organized by teachers and parents for 15 years, and attracted over 300 participants this year. Enrolled in Puntledge Park’s Early Immersion program, local student Adam Dunn delivered his speech, La monnaie, to
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ELLA AGNEW, 9, on the left and Sophie Agnew, 6, want you to know about a Cumberland Community Schools Society fundraiser.
Garage sale huge The Cumberland Community Schools Society is hosting its fourth annual huge garage sale on May 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cumberland Elementary Gym. This great event is a key fundraiser for the after-school programs and hot lunch offered to students by the CCSS. Donations can be dropped off at the Cumberland Elementary Gym from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 26. Already there is a record amount of stuff including tools, seasonal items, gardening supplies, books, furniture, clothes, baby items, toys, knick knacks and treasures. Everything for sale will be priced by donation so come out and support this huge fundraiser. For items requiring pickup or for more info, phone Jennifer at 250-
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K-3 Royston Elementary students spent last Friday morning at Cumberland Junior being hosted by the Grade 9s. Before moving off to a number of stations they were entertained by Josie Patterson singing and playing the piano and Braden Phillips juggling. The students then attended two sessions of their choice that included the L’il Chef station in the Home Ec room, the Mad Scientist in the gym, Birdbuilders in the Tech Ed Shop, Beauty Queens, Grossology and Canvas Art. The six options emphasized education and having fun. Jina Taylor, the Leadership teacher at Cumberland Junior, organized the event and was very pleased with the result. “Our Grade 9 students were excellent hosts and worked really well with their younger ‘buddies,’” she says. “From esthetics to bird box building the Royston students had a great time and it was really pleasing to see the relationships that grew between the older and much younger students.” — Cumberland Junior Secondary School
Richard Kanigan honoured for service to Comox Honouring his longserving commitment to the Town of Comox, the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators formally acknowledged its chief administrative officer with its Long Service Recognition Awards Program. The awards are based on the number of years of full-time, paid
Agreement was tabled until some councillors return from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference in June. Coun. Barbara Price presented councillors Wednesday with the motion, which 61 public agencies and municipalities have passed similar resolutions. The resolution notes Canada and the European Union have been negotiating a trade agreement, whereas the EU and EU-based corporations are insisting on unobstructed access to procurement by subnational governments, including municipalities, school
employment in municipal government in a management capacity. They are granted at 10 years and given in fiveyear increments. Comox CAO Richard Kanigan has actually completed 18 years of municipal service in a management capacity, however, due to the fact the program is in its first year, he is being awarded with the pin of the previous recognition year. ••• A motion to forward a letter to federal and provincial politicians from the Town of Comox concerning the Comprehensive Economic and Trade
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Battle against invaders never ends for volunteers For close to 20 years, the Comox Valley Naturalists (www.comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca) have been removing invasive plants such as purple loosestrife from our estuary, and cutting down Scotch broom in the Courtenay River Airpark. This is done through our Wetland Restoration Project, which also revegetates disturbed sites with native plants in the Comox Valley. “We have done this using volunteers from the Society and a small local contract crew from Sellentin’s Habitat Restoration,” says the CVN. “Lately other organizations and grassroot groups have joined the fight. This is great to see as the task is immense and funding is scarce. The
groups vary from ad hoc to formal and new volunteers are always welcome.” One group is known as Broombusters. Their name pretty much says it all. They are a volunteer group dedicated to removing Scotch broom from the B.C. coast. They started in Qualicum Beach and now have a Courtenay branch. They are most active at this time of year as the broom is in bloom and now is a good time to cut it down before it goes to seed. The Broombusters have a website at Broombusters.org with lots of useful information on how to effectively remove it. Their local Representative is Bev Agur (bev-
agur@shaw.ca). Broom bashes are planned for May 19 from 10 a.m. until noon along Anderton Road starting from the intersection with Ryan Road. The following weekend on May 27, they plan to work in 150 Year Grove. Members of the Friends of Tree Island and the Comox District Mountaineering Club ( w w w. c o m o x h i k i n g. com) have been removing Scotch broom and other invasive plants from Sandy Island Provincial Park (a.k.a. Tree Island).
Their annual broom bash takes on a a bit of a celebratory air with a blackberry wine toast given in honour of the late local nature lover and longtime Valley resident Melda Buchanan who started this broom bash many years ago. This year several local residents have started adopting removal of Japanese knotweed patches along the Courtenay River starting from Simms Park and moving downstream. This introduced plant is spreading
rapidly in our riparian zones bordering the river. It is very invasive and a small piece of root or stem is enough to start a new patch. It loves to grow right beside the river and therefore existing herbicides cannot be used to control it in these areas. Its huge leaves block the sunlight so no other plants can grow under it. At present the most effective method is to cut the plant once a month during the growing season and monitor the site. The plant material should
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by Dolly Parton in 1996. The Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial will partner with the Imagination Library to bring this opportunity for Cumberland children. Interested parents may enrol their children at no cost during Cumberland Market Days on May 19. — Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial
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use the hand sensor located at the park. Tire Stewardship BC supports community projects throughout the province. In fall 2011 alone, their Com-
Wiwchar, the City of Courtenay’s director of community services. “We were looking for a solution that would make the water park safer and more comfortable for users, and after weighing lots of options, this one was determined to be the best. We’re really happy that Tire Stewardship BC supported this project.” The water park will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. every day until September. The park features lots of different ways to get soaked, including water sprayers, a water dome, water arch and more. To turn on the water,
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ions,” says Dr. Betty Donaldson, vice-chair of Project Watershed. The evening begins at 7 with the business meeting and an overview by the board chair. A refreshment break at 8 will allow attendees to preview art submissions for the silent auction to be held at the Experience the Estuary event on July 28. The Experience the Estuary Event in July will feature, in addition to the art auction, a flotilla of kayaks, canoes, dragon boats and other human-powered water crafts. “Our AGM is very special this year,” says Horgen. “We are enriched by the volunteer efforts of so many highly qualified retirees who have made the Comox Valley their home, and who freely give their time in public education and stewardship activities.” For more information, phone the Project Watershed office at 250-703-2871. — Project Watershed
There’s one more reason to look forward to good weather this long weekend: It’s time for the season opening of the Rotary Water Park at Lewis Park. Visitors to the water park will feel some extra spring in their step this year, thanks to a new rubber surface funded in part by a grant from Tire Stewardship BC. The surface, made of recycled tires, will provide traction under bare feet, as well as extra cushioning in the event of a fall. “This new surface will be a big improvement at the water park,” said Randy
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A17
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Coke or Sprite
Chocolate Milk
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99 5 3 3 ¢ 3$
213-227gr
Quality Foods
Baked Beans
3
2$
99
for
Each
2$ for
Heinz
Classic Cream of Tomato Soup
Heinz
5
285-300gr
Piccalilli Pickle 275gr
2$ for
400gr
5
3$ for
Coleman’s
454gr
99
¢
1’s
3$
Heritage Angus
Range Fed Angus Beef Burgers
5 6 1kg
each
Crustini or Sausage Buns 6-8’s
2$ for
English Mustard 100gr
3 454gr
99 Each
1
3
99 Each
99
Each
7
Family Pack, 17.61 per kg
¢ Each
Heinz
Branston Original Pickle 520gr
300gr
99
Crosse & Blackwell
Boneless Rib Grilling Steak
Baked Beanz
1
415gr
6
99 4 Pack
99 Each
Blarney Cheese
4
per lb
GRADE
per 100 gr
Quality Foods
Washington
Green Giant Baking Potatoes 1.08 per kg
49
¢
¢ per lb
Fresh Garlic Bread
2$ for
5
Hertels
British Bangers
2
6.59 per kg
99 Each
99 per lb
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Irish Dubliner
Cheddar Cheese
4
200gr
99 Each
You Could Win Groceries Instantly
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2$ for
5
Pearce Duff’s
Blancmange Strawberrry/Raspberry/ Chocolate/Vanilla,146gr
2$ for
5
McVitie’s
Nairn’s
Oatcakes
1
Rough Oatmeal, 300gr
99 Each
Digestives Milk Chocolate or Rich Tea Cookies
3
400gr or 2x300gr
99
Each
Old Jamaica
Ginger Beer with Fiery Jamaican Root Ginger, 330ml
99
¢
Jacob’s McVitie’s
Penguin Biscuits
1 9’s
99 Each
Farrah’s
Original Harrogate Toffee
2 100gr
Irish
200gr
99
each
99
AAA
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Bigga or Mushy Peas
8
99
5
Traditional Potato Salad
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Onions
5
6 Burgers, 852gr
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Batchelors Hayward’s
Each
Each
Glacier Mints
Smokies
D’Italiano
99
Fox’s
Schneiders
99
3
99
for
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for
Heinz
Pudding
2$
3
300gr
In Tomato Sauce 410gr
Yeast Extract, 220gr
Peaches and Cream Corn
Butter Beans
Branston
Vegemite
California Fresh
Crosse & Blackwell
30th Anniversary Butter
Extra Large
for
Kraft
3 4lt
Bugles or Chex Mix
d ia
A16
99
Each
Some quantities are limited. Shop early for best selection. Photos for Presentation Purposes Only. Sorry No Rainchecks! Prices in effect May 18 - 22, 2012. Selection Varies By Quality Foods Stores!
Hovis Digestive Biscuits
2 250gr
99 Each
Taylors of Harrogate
Cherry Coke
99 330ml
Yorkshire Tea 160’s Bonus
4
99 Each
¢
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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, May 18, 2012
A17
It’s our 30th Aniversary Celebration! $100,000 in Prizes to be Won right until Father’s Day!
Over
You Could Win Groceries Instantly
Dairyland
Coke or Sprite
Chocolate Milk
General Mills
2lt
99 5 3 3 ¢ 3$
213-227gr
Quality Foods
Baked Beans
3
2$
99
for
Each
2$ for
Heinz
Classic Cream of Tomato Soup
Heinz
5
285-300gr
Piccalilli Pickle 275gr
2$ for
400gr
5
3$ for
Coleman’s
454gr
99
¢
1’s
3$
Heritage Angus
Range Fed Angus Beef Burgers
5 6 1kg
each
Crustini or Sausage Buns 6-8’s
2$ for
English Mustard 100gr
3 454gr
99 Each
1
3
99 Each
99
Each
7
Family Pack, 17.61 per kg
¢ Each
Heinz
Branston Original Pickle 520gr
300gr
99
Crosse & Blackwell
Boneless Rib Grilling Steak
Baked Beanz
1
415gr
6
99 4 Pack
99 Each
Blarney Cheese
4
per lb
GRADE
per 100 gr
Quality Foods
Washington
Green Giant Baking Potatoes 1.08 per kg
49
¢
¢ per lb
Fresh Garlic Bread
2$ for
5
Hertels
British Bangers
2
6.59 per kg
99 Each
99 per lb
www.qualityfoods.com
Irish Dubliner
Cheddar Cheese
4
200gr
99 Each
You Could Win Groceries Instantly
Bassett’s
Sherbet Lemons, Jelly Babies or Mint Favourites 200-215gr
2$ for
5
Pearce Duff’s
Blancmange Strawberrry/Raspberry/ Chocolate/Vanilla,146gr
2$ for
5
McVitie’s
Nairn’s
Oatcakes
1
Rough Oatmeal, 300gr
99 Each
Digestives Milk Chocolate or Rich Tea Cookies
3
400gr or 2x300gr
99
Each
Old Jamaica
Ginger Beer with Fiery Jamaican Root Ginger, 330ml
99
¢
Jacob’s McVitie’s
Penguin Biscuits
1 9’s
99 Each
Farrah’s
Original Harrogate Toffee
2 100gr
Irish
200gr
99
each
99
AAA
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Bigga or Mushy Peas
8
99
5
Traditional Potato Salad
h Ca na
Onions
5
6 Burgers, 852gr
Fres
Batchelors Hayward’s
Each
Each
Glacier Mints
Smokies
D’Italiano
99
Fox’s
Schneiders
99
3
99
for
n Be
for
for
Heinz
Pudding
2$
3
300gr
In Tomato Sauce 410gr
Yeast Extract, 220gr
Peaches and Cream Corn
Butter Beans
Branston
Vegemite
California Fresh
Crosse & Blackwell
30th Anniversary Butter
Extra Large
for
Kraft
3 4lt
Bugles or Chex Mix
d ia
A16
99
Each
Some quantities are limited. Shop early for best selection. Photos for Presentation Purposes Only. Sorry No Rainchecks! Prices in effect May 18 - 22, 2012. Selection Varies By Quality Foods Stores!
Hovis Digestive Biscuits
2 250gr
99 Each
Taylors of Harrogate
Cherry Coke
99 330ml
Yorkshire Tea 160’s Bonus
4
99 Each
¢
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Koreans grateful for sold-out crowd Korean Night 2012 was a great success. People came from all over the Island and even from the mainland, and Stan Hagen Theatre was filled to its maximum capacity so that some people had to turn around at the door. Koreans were overwhelmed with the support and interest from the people of this community. They were especially honoured to have more than 20 Korean War Veterans who came from Nanaimo in their handsome green uniforms. They were thrilled to have John Bishop, president of the Korean War Veterans Association of Canada, who came from Cobble Hill to join the event. The night’s MC was So Young Pak, who led the event with much wit and humour, even when her microphone was not working properly. Young Sook West, whose idea launched the Korean Night, gave a brief speech of welcome and the background of the event to begin the night. The opening performance was done by renowned Comox Valley cellist Helena Jung, who played her rich sound of Suite for Cello No. 6 Prelude by Bach. She was later joined
A FULL HOUSE at the Stan Hagen Theatre witnessed the best Korea has to offer in culture and food. by John Rim and Jung George to form a beautiful trio of cello, violin and piano. Ann Cho, a trained soprano singer from Campbell River, sang her two songs so beautifully, Lascia Ch’io Pianga by Hendel and O Mio Babbino Caro by Puccini, that the audience gave a standing ovation. She was followed by Daniel Lee, who played brilliant piano on the River Flows in You by Yiruma and Nola by Felix Arndt. Anna
Lissell, dressed in colourful Korean traditional outfit, gracefully danced Hwagwanmu, a form of court dance performed for the royal banquet for the king. After Hwaguanmu, Gloria Song gave a moving performance of a solo dance called Shout Out Freedom, using Korean drums. During the inter-
mission, the audience enjoyed delicious refreshments provided by local businesses and viewed the delicate pencil drawings by Fionna Chung, which were on display in the lobby. Some people even had tears after viewing her drawings. After the intermission, three men, Aeon Yoon, John Kim and
Stephen Lee, sang a powerful Korean soft rock song with their guitars. John Rim, who has received numerous awards for his amazing violin skills, played beautifully Allegro Brilliant by Ten Have and Csardas, a Hungarian Gypsy Dance. Hee Jung Lee, dubbed as the Whitney Houston of the Comox Valley, sang with a powerful voice the popular song I Will Always Love You. As the final performance, a group of eight Korean ladies danced the fabulous Korean Fan Dance. The night finished with singing Arirang together. Arirang is a Korean folk song, which is sometimes called the unofficial national anthem of Korea. All performers came out on the stage and sang Arirang, with the cello, violin and piano playing in the background. Koreans thank the community for its overwhelming support. They were able to raise $1,500, which will be donated to the Comox Valley Food Bank. — Korean community of the Comox Valley
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Sierra Club meeting The annual community meeting of Sierra Club Comox Valley will take place May 24 at the Comox Valley Presbyterian Church in Comox from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The program includes a dramatic reading of the Tale of Rocky the Raven, the Comox Valley’s new superhero who is leading the fight against the Raven Coal Mine. Based on a story by Mike Bell and with a dramatic rendition by two local actors, Ross Stephanson and Kymme Patrick, it tells how Rocky uses his special powers to discover what is really going on in the Comox Valley and how the mine will affect all its human and animal citizens. The club will review this past year’s activities and outline the campaigns that have been developed for the coming year. — Sierra Club Comox Valley
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BRIGADOON DANCE ACADEMY members Jillian Peacock, Cameron Kearns and Samantha Beach (left to right) will compete at the Canadian championships — and this Saturday at the Comox Valley Highland Games.
Highland dancers excel Trio qualifies to compete at national level in Edmonton Three of seven members of the Brigadoon Dance Academy who competed at the B.C. closed highland dancing championships in Port Moody qualified for the national championships. The top three dancers in each category at the B.C. closed championship represent B.C. at the Canadian level. In the 10- and 11-year-old championship class, Cameron Kearns won three gold medals. She is the 2012 provincial champion. In the 16- and 17-year-old championship class, Jillian Peacock won two gold medals and two silvers to become a B.C. champion. In the 18 and older championship class, Samantha Beach won one gold, one silver and one bronze to finish first runner-up in the adult class. All three will dance at the Canadian Highland Dance Championships this July in Edmonton.
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In the 14- and 15-year-old championship class, Rachel Bramley finished fourth and sixth. Anissa Jahromi also received individual judges placings in this class. Paris Johnson and Zoya Lehrke also competed. Although they didn’t place, they too danced well. All dancers train with Diena Henry at Brigadoon Dance Academy in the Comox Valley and Nanaimo. To see these dancers in the Comox Valley, watch the Comox Valley Highland Games this Saturday at Lewis Park in Courtenay.
For more information on classes in Nanaimo or the Comox Valley, contact Diena Henry 250-756-3661 or brigadoondanceacademy@shaw.ca. — Brigadoon Dance Academy
The Young Professionals Comox Valley (YPCV) will hold a spring gala dance and fundraiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity. YPCV will make up one of 10 teams, which will build 10 houses with the Habitat for Humanity here in the Comox Valley. “YPCV is very excited to partner with Habitat for Humanity by entering a team to help build a house at the Piercy Road site this summer,� says Mackenzie Gartside, an executive member of the YPCV and owner of Mackenzie Gartside and Verico Select Mortgage Ltd. “We will be helping out on-site with the construction of the homes and our goal is to raise over $10,000 for the project.� Tom Beshr of Habitat for Humanity says, “[I am] very excited to work with the YPCV who are focused on giving back to the community by offering a hand up, not a handout to our Habitat partner families. Habitat and YPCV were a natural fit in terms of partner-
ing on this event under the JET-FM Community Build team.� Habitat for Humanity aims to eliminate the need for low income families to live in substandard housing by creating stability through affordable home ownership. “For us, $10,000 is a good start and we want to take this farther by getting our members involved and helping out local families in need,� says Gartside. “The dance will be a lot of fun, and it’s an excuse for us to get dressed up and have a great time on a Friday evening, and raise some money for a great cause.� The spring formal will be held May 25 at
Crown Isle from 7:30 p.m. until midnight and is open to everyone. Tickets cost $20 for members and $30 for non-members and are available at Crown Isle in person and over the phone as well as on the YPCV website at www.ypcomoxvalley.com. All proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity. Tickets are in limited numbers and are selling quickly. There will be a silent auction with some great items donated by local businesses as well as a balloon pop with more prizes. There will also be a cash bar and DJ to keep things fun and loose. Crown Isle is also offering special room
rates for YPCV members who wish to stay at the resort overnight. For more information, contact Crown Isle directly. The Young Professionals of Comox Valley (YPCV) aims to promote social interaction, contribute to the community and assist in the professional development of the Comox Valley’s future leaders. The group is open to business professionals, employees and entrepreneurs under the age of 40 who work, live and play in the Comox Valley. For more information, visit www.ypcomoxvalley.com. — Young Professionals Comox Valley
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Fire limitations imposed again Restrictions on outdoor burning begin May 18 at noon Effective at noon May 18, Category 2 open fires and fireworks will be prohibited across the Coastal Fire Centre, with the exception of Haida Gwaii and the Mount Waddington and Central Coast regional districts, to help prevent human-caused wildfires. The ban will be in place until Sept. 15, or until the public is otherwise notified. Specifically this ban applies to: • The burning of any material, piled or unpiled, smaller than two metres in height and three metres in width, including burning barrels. • The use of fireworks and burn barrels of any size or description. • Stubble or grass fires over an area less than 2,000 square metres. Category 3 open burning, used for resource management reasons, is still allowed. However, a person conducting an open burn may only conduct one at a time and must first obtain a burn registration number by calling 1-888-797-1717. The ban does not prohibit campfires that are a half-metre high by a half-metre wide or smaller, or apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. People lighting a campfire must maintain a fireguard by removing flammable debris from the campfire area, and they must have a hand tool or at least eight litres of water available nearby to properly extinguish the fire. More information about open burning and bans can be found at http://bcwildfire.ca/ hprScripts/WildfireNews/Bans.asp. This ban covers all BC Parks and Crown and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest fire prevention bylaws and are serviced by a fire department. Check with civic authorities for any restrictions before lighting a fire. Anyone found in con-
travention of an openfire ban may be fined $345 or, if convicted in court, be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person may be subject to a penalty of up to $10,000 and be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, dial *5555 on your cellphone or call tollfree to 1-800-663-5555. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to www.bcwildfire.ca. You can also follow the latest wildfire news on Twitter (@BCGovFireInfo) and on Facebook at http://facebook. com/BCForestFireInfo. — Coastal Fire Centre
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Editor’s note: There’s a new method to spread the word about your community events. Try our new, improved online calendar. Scroll down the mainpage of the Comox Valley Record website (www. comoxvalleyrecord.com) until you see a calendar off to the right. Click on Add Your Event and follow the prompts. This calendar is for special events put on by non-profit groups. We run as many as space permits, but only guarantee a calendar item appears once. Calendar items can be e-mailed to copy@comoxvalleyrecord. com, faxed to 250-338-5568 or delivered to 765 McPhee Ave. Deadlines: Friday at 5 p.m. for Wednesday’s paper and Tuesday at noon for Friday’s paper. Include date, location, time and a contact phone number that can be published.
Friday, May 18 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group: No walk due to Victoria Day holiday. EVERGREEN Seniors Club At the Movies, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 12:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www. evergreenseniorsclub.org. EVERGREEN Seniors Friday Night Dance with music by Amigos, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniorsclub.org.
Saturday, May 19 C.V. FARMERS’ Market features entertainment by Helen Austin, Exhibition Grounds, Headquarters Rd., 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket. com. COMOX Glacier Wanderers Volkswalk Club holds 5/11 km walk through Seal Bay Nature Park trails, starting from main Seal Bay parking lot on Bates Rd.: registration 9:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. FMI: Bruno/Elaine 250-338-4316, Catherine 250339-5608. CUMBERLAND Community Forest Society Market Day plant sale, corner Dunsmuir Ave. & Third St., Cumberland, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. All proceeds to purchases of forest & wetlands around Cumberland. FMI: Grace 250-336-8921. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, Comox, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Sunday, May 20 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society AdoptA-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com. C.V. YOUNG Naturalists hold low tide walk with naturalist Betty Brooks at Point Holmes. For ages 5–14 with adult; new families welcome. FMI: Lisa YNCComox@gmail.com.
Monday, May 21 SHAMROCK Gumbooter 4-H Club hosts Petting Zoo, Cumberland Village Park, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Admission by donation; club members accepting bottle donations for club fundraising. FMI: Jan 250-702-3633, Dolina 250-218-5964. EVERGREEN Seniors – Attention members: Evergreen Food Service & Florence Filberg Centre closed for Victoria Day stat holiday. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniorsclub.org.
Tuesday, May 22 C.V. WOOD CARVERS meet every Tuesday for a day of carving, Royston Community Hall, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. No experience necessary. FMI: Al 250-331-0156, Jim 250339-5350.
Thursday, May 24 COMOX Seniors Association
presents 2 beginners waltz sessions with Ray Chesin, House, 1801 Beaud’Esterre House fort Ave., 3:10 p.m. & 4:10 p.m. FMI/registration: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@gmail.com.
Friday, May 25 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Seal Bay walk; meet at Home Depot recycle area, 8:50 a.m. Carpool. FMI: Sheila 250-334-4161, Doris 250-8713407, Rebecca 250-334-0936, www.cvnewcomers.net. C.V. UKRAINIAN Cultural Society presents Perogie Night, Florence Filberg Centre, 5 p.m. Perogies, holubchi, kielbassa, etc. Tickets at door. Dolyna Dancers perform.FMI: Lori 250-338-0708.
Saturday, May 26 C.V. CAMERA Club’s annual garage sale, 1892 Noel Ave., across from Comox Fire Hall, 8 a.m.–noon. Lots of camera equipment plus household & other items. FMI: Lin 250-7032850, linarnie@shaw.ca. C.V. FARMERS’ Market features entertainment by Black Swan Fiddlers, Exhibition Grounds, Headquarters Rd., 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket. com. PROJECT Rescue Flea Market/ Garage Sale Fundraiser, Riverbend, 4729 Headquarters Rd., Courtenay, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Project Rescue saves girls/women from sex trade in India. Entry $2 or more donation. FMI/table rentals: 250-334-2593, briwin95@ hotmail.com. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, Comox, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com. COMOX Seniors Association presents Brain Booster Birthday Bash, d’Esterre House, Comox, 1:30–5:45 p.m. Demos of Nia, Yoga/Qigong, dancers showcase dances, dance workshop, food & more. $11/ members, $13/guests, $15 at door. FMI/reservations: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@ gmail.com. COMOX Paddlers Club Open House Social for all members past & present plus any interested in joining, Casa Sirenas back yard, 1740 Noel Ave., Comox, 7 p.m. Meet paddling crowd & learn about club’s trip list. BYOB & snacks. FMI: encasa@telus.net.
Sunday, May 27 CUMBERLAND Community Schools Society 4th annual HUGE Garage Sale, gym at Cumberland Elementary School, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Items priced by donation. Items for the sale can be dropped off Saturday. May 26, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FMI: Jennifer 250-3367902. COASTAL Community Credit Union HUGE garage sale, hot dog, bake & craft sale, Ryan Rd. Branch, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. All proceeds to CCCU’s Women Build team for Habitat for Humanity FMI: 250-703-4170, ashley.dwolinsky@cccu.ca. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society AdoptA-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Monday, May 28 COMOX Seniors Association presents dance coaching by Eric Lam, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3–6:20 p.m. FMI/bookings: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@ gmail.com.
Tuesday, May 29 C.V. WOOD CARVERS meet every Tuesday for a day of carving, Royston Community Hall, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. No experience necessary. FMI: Al 250-331-0156.
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Using stop signs MudGirls collective built homes differently not best answer Speeds considered excessive by residents are considered reasonable by these same persons when they are driving in another neighbourhood. This observation is taken from a publication titled Speed Control in Residential Areas by BEHIND THE WHEEL the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). It goes on to say IM that residents’ complaints are CHEWE usually accompanied by a proposed solution to the speeding problem — stop signs. My curiosity on the subject was piqued by a Comox Valley resident who drew my attention to a newspaper story describing exactly this situation in Cumberland. One resident even played the ace by saying, “My problem lies in the fact that one day, in the not-so-distant future, a vehicle may strike and kill a pedestrian, child, pet or what have you.” Contrary to what you might think, stop signs do not positively control speed. They are frequently violated and actually increase speeds between signs as drivers make up for time lost in stopping or only slowing down for the stop signs. This exacerbates the speeding problem and introduces the new problem of disobeying the stop sign. We’re now worse off than before we tried to fix the problem by putting up the stop sign. Traffic calming measures, installed as part of an area wide traffic management plan will be more successful. For more information on this topic, visit www.drivesmartbc.ca. Questions or comments are welcome by e-mail to comments@ drivesmartbc.ca. Tim Schewe is a retired RCMP constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. His column appears Friday.
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Five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: In looking back toward tradition and forward to a sustainable future, the MudGirls Natural Building Collective said it has rediscovered the alternative for which many people are searching. Using soils and rock from the earth, wood from nearby beaches and forests, and by recycling materials like coloured bottles, broken pottery and tiles, car tires and windshields, they say they have been building beautiful, unique,
energy-efficient and inexpensive homes. Ten years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: “The day I let some panel of complete strangers decide whether I can or can’t have a tubal ligation is the day Hell freezes over!” Abbotsford resident Shelly McQuillan said after learning that St. Joseph’s General Hospital requires women who want the surgery to apply for permission from a panel. The Catholic Church holds that all forms of deliberate sterilization are immoral; St.
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the school board after a closed-door discussion. Handicapped students are sent to Vanier Secondary because it’s wheelchair accessible. Twenty-five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Both Highland and G.P. Vanier high school Grade 12 graduation ceremonies will go ahead as planned. Vanier principal Allan Meney says his school’s graduation is scheduled to go ahead whether or not the B.C. Teachers’ Federation work-to-rule campaign is still on.
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ALICE POTTS, JUDY Hagen, Mae Padgin and Pat James (from left) received pins recognizing 25 years with the Canadian Federation of University Women. Eleanor Phillips is missing from the photo.
CFUW helping women At the recent annual general meeting of the Comox Valley CFUW a new executive was elected and preparations for another year of activities began. Several of the original members were presented with 25 year pins in celebration of their continuous membership. The Canadian Federation of University Women was organized in 1917 and the local club was formed in 1984. It is one of 122 clubs across Canada with a membership of 10,000 women. At a provincial level the clubs are involved in many issues and particularly those involved with violence against women. Local clubs provide a focus for women to exchange ideas and further the education of female students at the undergraduate level.
This club has awarded many bursaries over the years and also donated funds to North Island College Foundation. Two bursaries of $1,000 will be awarded this year to women who have completed Grade 12 in the Comox Valley and are beginning the second, third, or fourth year of a degree program. Applications are available from pmjames@telus.net. The phone number is 1-250-830-1726. Membership in CV CFUW is open to women, with or without a university degree, who wish to contribute to the work of the club. Join to make a difference in the lives of younger women. Contact CFUW at comoxvalleycfuw@ gmail.com. — Canadian Federation of University Women
Dragonflies are all around In March many readers were dismayed to hear that our guest speaker Terry Thormin was rushed to hospital and would not be able to present his dragonfly show. Comox Valley Nature (Comox Valley Naturalist Society) is pleased that Thormin is fully recovered and will present a one-hour slide-illustrated lecture at the Filberg Centre on May 20 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to all members of the public, young and old, with an interest in the diversity of the Comox Valley environment. Photographer and naturalist extraordinaire, Thormin recently retired to the Comox Valley after 23 years at the Royal Alberta Museum where he curated the entomology collection. Anyone interested in an illustrated insight into the world of Terry should visit www.pbase. com/terrythormin. Of the 41 species of dragonflies that can be found on Vancouver
Island, 38 occur within the Comox Valley. The reason for this is the great diversity of dragonfly habitats. From high-altitude meadows dotted with lakes and streams to sea-level ponds, marshes and bogs, from forested lakes to
fast-flowing rivers and quieter streams, they all occur in the valley and support a diversity of dragonflies. For more information on CVNS, visit www.comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca. — Comox Valley Nature
The Vancouver Island Mayworks Festival will present the National Film Board’s Men of the Deeps on May 23. It’s a heartfelt film about former Cape Breton miners and their communities dealing with life after the mines close. The history of Cape Breton mining is told through interviews with the former miners and their families. As well, it captures the beauty of Cape Breton and with songs of the miners traditional and contemporary i n t e r s p e r s e d throughout, it is a real musical treat. Many people may be familiar with the Men of the Deeps as the chorus who often accompanied Nova Scotian singer Rita MacNeil. We don’t have Rita MacNeil but we do have Steve Harvey, so as part of the evening’s theme of coal mining, talented a cappella singer Steve Harvey will introduce and sing two or three songs. Unmistakable in the interviews is the sense
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Kory Wagstaff has already received about 20 reservations for Christmas at the Prime Chophouse & Wine Bar. Not bad, considering his Courtenay restaurant is still under construction at 1089 Braidwood Rd., visible from Ryan Road. The establishment, which opens mid- to late-July, will feature a steak-style menu with pizza, pasta, seafood, tapas and an assortment of appetizers. “Just a lot of creative blends of food that can hopefully cater to a lot of different audiences in the Valley,” said Wagstaff, who has worked in the restaurant business throughout B.C., largely Victoria, at both corporate and non-corporate stores. “This is taking what I’m used to and what I know and trying to put it all under one roof. Take all the great things that make all those corporate stores very successful.” Wagstaff moved to
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Developer gives back to the community Giving back to the community is a strong focus for Mountain West Properties and Brando Construction. From every new home built at Morrison Creek Commons, a $2,000 donation is made to the affordable housing amenity reserve fund, and parks and recreation as well cultural and seniors’ facilities in Courtenay. Morrison Creek Commons is a naturally vibrant community of single-family homes bordering the meandering Morrison Creek in Courtenay. Situated in a peaceful, park-like setting of Red Cedar and Douglas Fir, the serene 20-acre property features a sevenacre park where each home site has been designed to enhance the features of a trail system, the waterway and the ecological benefits of the Puntledge
Wagstaff is holding a hiring fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 26 and 27 at North Island College. He is looking for various staff.
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All hands on deck to keep ferries afloat It’s going to take some time to turn the ship around, but at least there is recognition that BC Ferries needs a major adjustment to how it does business. The reality is that the quasi-private corporation simply can’t continue on its current course, and it will take co-operation between coastal communities, the provincial government, and BC Ferries to chart a more sustainable future for the service from which coastal residents all demand a lot. BC Ferries has worked within its contract with the Province to provide a service with little success over the past decade. Now the ferry commissioner has a new mandate and more leeway in deciding how BC Ferries will look in the future. Some of those ideas will come from coastal communities and it will be up to those communities to make some extremely difficult decisions. As Transport and Infrastructure Minister Blair Lekstrom said, everything is on the table. In other words, the status quo can’t continue and communities will have to choose between reduced service levels or paying to keep current service levels. All other ideas, such as bridges or cable ferries, will be considered. At the same time, BC Ferries will have to dig deep to find $45 million in efficiencies, while limiting fare increases and promoting ridership. Whatever the process determines, BC Ferries is eventually going to look much different than it has over its previous 52-year history. There is a lot riding on this process. Our ferry system is part of our woven social fabric that includes our economy, tourism, food supply and how we choose to move around. That fabric has an ever-widening hole and it’s going to take all hands on deck working together Nanaimo News Bulletin to mend it.
Record Question of the Week This week: Thirty-one per cent said they believe Victoria is spending $80 million wisely to keep a lid on ferry fare increases. Next week: Is your income keeping pace with increases to taxes, fees and other expenses? Visit www. comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll. The hot and sweaty work of whacking invasive plant species continues Saturday with another broom bash along Anderton Road near Ryan Road.
Some Comox Valley School district employees are fearing for their jobs due to a funding shortfall of just over $1.1 million — making cutbacks likely.
Tories ramming bill through Dear editor, I am deeply concerned about Bill C-38. Unlike previous budget bills, which were on average 30 pages long and covered only money matters, this massive 425-page document contains over 700 clauses and is full of technical language. It includes items that would eliminate or drastically change over 70 Canadian laws and regulations. It is an “omnibus” bill, meaning that the government intends to pass it in its entirety. They are refusing to break it up so that its different parts can be discussed and considered by separate committees. Deceptively named the Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act, Bill C-38 was introduced as a budget bill on April 26 and it immediately passed first reading. It passed second reading on May 14 and was referred to the finance committee, even though all Members of Parliament in the four opposition parties voted against it. The government wants to have it passed into law by mid-June. This is an incredibly short period of time for there to be proper discussion and debate.
And it’s ludicrous that the only parliamentary committee to scrutinize this bill is the finance committee, since a great many of its clauses have nothing to do with finance, but have a great deal to do with gutting environmental and labour protections. Bill C-38 would completely repeal the Fair Wages and Hours Labour Act, the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy Act, the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act, and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. It would alter core provisions of the Fisheries Act, Navigable Waters Protection Act, National Energy Board Act, Species at Risk Act, Parks Canada Agency Act, Canadian Oil and Gas Operations Act, Canada Seeds Act, and the Nuclear Safety Control Act. Major alternations would be made to many other acts and regulations for which Canadians of all political persuasions fought long and hard, including Old Age Security and Unemployment Insurance. In most democratic societies, every item in a bill this far-reaching would be carefully
considered and debated before passage, and there would be time for citizens and other political parties to have their concerns addressed. But this government, even though it was elected by fewer than 40 per cent of the voters, seems to believe that it can ram through its legislation without proper debate and without any attempt to inform all Canadians how this bill is going to affect our country and their lives. You have a right to know exactly what is in Bill C-38 and how it is going to affect you and the things you care about. You have a right to have your voice heard. Please, I urge you, write to Prime Minister Harper, write to John Duncan, our Member of Parliament, attend any public meetings that will explain what is in this bill, and speak out about your concerns. Demand that the necessary time be taken for Canadians to understand the drastic changes that are being proposed. Be part of the democratic process, or we will no longer have a democracy, we will have a dictatorship. Ellen Rainwalker, Cumberland
Democracy-loving people embarrassed Dear editor, MP John Duncan’s local constituency office has informed me that he reads all the correspondence sent to his office. He may be too busy to read the comments of a major observer of Canada and Canadian politics, so I sent him a copy of the May 7 Globe and Mail editorial (Ottawa should halt its campaign against pipeline detractors). Mr. Duncan may recall that I once mentioned to him that I am embarrassed by our prime minister. The tactics derided by this venerable newspaper, coupled
with the over-the-top insult to our intelligence in the budget omnibus bill; the use of closure to stifle legitimate debate; and in-camera committee meetings to quash open reviews of the business of Parliament, is cause for all democracy-loving people to be embarrassed for and alarmed about the state of our democracy. This disrespect of our Parliament by the people elected to manage and uphold our parliamentary affairs is an affront to me and the citizenry of Canada. I find it hard to believe that Mr. Duncan expected this to be the state of affairs of our govern-
ment when he first set out to make a difference for his country by standing for election. I suggest to him that a re-examining of his complicit support of these tactics should not be considered unpatriotic or disloyal but rather the honourable thing to do on behalf of returning our Parliament to the democratic state where all of the people’s representatives are able to do the job we elected them to do. Please remember, over 60 per cent of Canadian voters did not vote Conservative. Mel McLachlan, Comox
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All-in-one bill hard to swallow Dear editor, I am writing about the Omnibus Budget Bill C-38, which has passed second reading in the House of Commons. It passed with 149 in favour and 132 opposed, I believe. I am writing to urge Prime Minister Stephen Harper to split up the bill into logical parts, since it is unprecedented that a budget bill would include so much of what we think of when we think FRAYNE of our country and our Canadian democracy. Other writers will point out many of the budget pitfalls, but I want to point out one which connects to my own past: In 1970, I was appointed to the National Council of Welfare (NCW) as a young professional. It then was a very innovative body, which could recommend policies to the federal government. And it did just that, over the
years, no matter which federal party was in power. The overriding principle of the NCW was to recommend policies that would help to make Canada more just and caring, i.e., to equalize resources, to help the poor, to help those with physical disabilities, to help the homeless, to help the unemployed, to help young mothers, to help students, to help seniors, etc. The NCW has been a positive body for over 40 years. Now it is gone — just like that. This current C-38 budget just removed the budget for it in one fell swoop. We wouldn’t even know about that if the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives hadn’t pointed it out. Please, prime minister, make an amendment to split up this Omnibus Budget Bill, and make some changes for the betterment of Canada. Gwyn Frayne, Courtenay
Investing in youth Dear editor, How many of you know that May 1 to 7 was National Youth Week in Canada? Well, it has come and gone with hardly a ripple. Just like the Student Works Program. Remember the federally sponsored Student Works Program? It hired college students to manage a program that linked youth in the community with temporary jobs (garden work, gutter cleaning, etc.) that people needed done. Just like Katimavik. Many of us know either a youth or a community that benefited from exposure to this volunteer program that has also been scuttled by the “majority� federal government. So while our federal government is quick to spend
billions of our tax dollars on new fighter jets, it is abandoning one of our precious assets — our youth. What can we do? We can recognize the need to retain the few youth-centred programs that are working in our community such as the Linc and Blade Runners. On a local government level, we can encourage our youth by developing hiring programs that link youth with businesses and homeowners that need part time, casual workers. On a personal level, we can look for posters and message boards made by youth who are seeking work in our communities and give them a chance. Give them a chance, and the paybacks can be rich! Paul Bozenich, Lazo
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THE YOUTH COMPONENT of the recent BC Wildlife Federation provincial convention included an ATV expedition to explore the territory around Comox Lake.
Support made convention success Dear editor, The Courtenay and District Fish & Game Protective Association would like to express their utmost appreciation and gratitude to the citizens of the Comox Valley and surrounding areas. When we decided to be the host club for the British Columbia Wildlife Federation AGM and Convention in Courtenay in celebration of our 75th year, we chose to give up our fundraiser and went to work on BCWF’s behalf. Trying to organize events that an outside agency holds the administrative and financial purse strings for proved a daunting task. First, our merchants who are inundated constantly with requests for donations came through with amazing generosity in support of the fundraiser. Secondly, our caterers were put in a tight spot when significantly more people attended the fundraiser at the Sports Centre and the awards banquet at the Native Sons Hall. Neither the caterers nor Courtenay and District Fish and Game
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were aware of the extra ticket sales until “game time,� but needless to say, Steve Swing and staff from Plates Eatery and Catering and Kathy Jerritt of Tria Fine Catering (formerly Country Catering), responded with true professionalism and came through with flying colours. We appreciated their fine efforts. Thirdly, the citizens of the Comox Valley who attended the fundraiser and supported the cause for conservation were the best! BCWF staff and delegates left the Comox Valley with great comments about the terrific support
we receive, the generosity of the people, the enthusiasm of our volunteers and the beauty of our community. Several businesses supplied donations and assisted with activities for the youth delegates, spouses, the BCWF staff and delegates of the 56th convention. Last but not least, are the Courtenay and District Fish & Game members who volunteered so much of their time and energy. June is always a busy month for our members as we require their services for several public events and we really appreciated them adding the AGM to the workload. We were proud to be able to host this event and will consider it a life lesson. We will return to our own annual wild game banquet fundraiser next year and hope our staunch supporters will be by our side. Gail Eggiman Editor’s note: Gail Eggiman is the secretary/public relations coordinator for the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association.
Shelter consultant waste of our tax money Dear editor, The committee for homelessness, which has already received another few hundred thousand dollars from VIHA and the taxpayers, is going to hire yet another consultant to help us reach consensus on the location of the next homeless shelter! We have already had petitions, angry letters appeals from busi-
nesses and a heated election over the location of the homeless shelter on Cliffe Avenue. Surely that tells our councillors what the consensus is. Eleven properties have been suggested for the shelter. If you really must have another shelter instead of supporting low-cost permanent housing to actually end homelessness,
well just choose one. Please do not spend our money on a consultant who is really just there to take some pressure off you. With taxes going up again this year, and many businesses a paycheque away from failure, you must be more fiscally responsible. D. Dewhirst, Courtenay
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Chickadees join host of birds serenading Sandy At last we seem to have been treated to some springlike weather which is being enjoyed by everyone including wildlife. All of a sudden there are a multitude of birds singing their hearts out at the crack of dawn and they are a source of enjoyment to watch throughout the day. For the past two years I have been hoping for some tenants in two bird boxes on my back fence and this year I finally have occupants in both boxes, one box has become home to a pair of chickadees, the other to violet green swallows. I can’t believe how captivating it has been watching these birds and a rewarding feeling once the swallows fledged. The chickadees will leave home any day now. To complete the backyard nursery I also have purple house finches nesting in my hedge, I have forgiven them for eating all the crab-apple buds and blossoms from my tree as they repay me with day-long serenades. Chestnut-backed chickadees are one of four species of chickadees found in British Columbia, the other three are black-capped, boreal and mountain chickadees. The black-capped chickadees are a bird of the wet coastal area and prefer to live along the edges
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FAIRFIELD of coniferous and deciduous forests, they have also adapted to urban areas and will willingly use nest boxes. These chickadees do not migrate long distances, however they do make seasonal movement from lower
lying areas to the higher elevations during the summer, returning to sea level during the cold winter months. Charismatic and charming little birds, chickadees are four to five inches tall and are very easy to identify; they have dark brownish black head caps, white cheeks and a black bib under their throat. Their breasts are pearly grey with chestnut-coloured backs and rumps and their wings are dark grey. Shortpointed beaks are designed for foraging insects; they
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are able to keep their balance by using their long tails as an anchor. Acrobatic agility allows the chickadees to forage for food sources that most other birds cannot reach, they can often be seen hanging upside down as the glean bugs from the underside of leaves or pine needles. These birds also use their feet to help retrieve a tasty morsel grabbing hold of the treat. Their foods of choice are insects and their eggs and larva, but will happily dine at a suet feeder. Unlike the purple house
finches, chickadees do not sing or whistle but do have an amazing repertoire of sounds that are often highpitched and repetitive one being a sound that repeats their name “chickadee-deedee.” Chickadees are monogamous and renew their courtship each year, they also scout out potential nesting sites a year in advance, and I can attest that last spring my nesters were just looking before moving in this year! Natural nest sites for these birds are often in rotting trees where they find a crevice or cavity, their open cup-shaped nests are lined with moss and covered with a blanket made from animal fur, especially the winter coats shed by deer, and can be an inch thick keeping the eggs warm. ••• Every year MARS reinforces the message about baby wildlife and what to do if you find any, often the message does not get through. Already we have six baby ducklings and two baby barred owls that fell from the nest. Please call for advice before intervening with baby or any wildlife. Often the babies are hidden by the mother as she goes hunting or foraging for food. Duck-
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lings and owls are often the lucky ones tending to be more resilient in rehab, but others like deer, water birds, kingfishers or other specialized species do not fare as well. All wildlife has the best chance of survival with their parents. ••• An update on the osprey is still positive for eventual release, and Klemtu was returned to his home in Klemtu thanks to Marine Harvest who transported the great horned owl along with Maj in a float plane. ••• Please look out for MARS displays during the coming weeks and months and we thank all those generous folks who have donated and supported our various functions to date. Please check our website at www.wingtips.org for more information on what to do if you find wildlife and for information on our annual general meeting on May 27. ••• To report injured or orphaned wildlife, please call 1-800-304-9968, for all other calls 250-337-2021. Sandy Fairfield is the educational co-ordinator for the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS). The MARS column appears every second Friday.
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Sandra MacGregor, a Grade 12 student at G.P. Vanier Secondary School, has returned to the Valley with some new insights into the workings of democracy, and a new appreciation for the advantages of Canadian citizenship. Sandra was selected by the Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial to attend the Adventures in Citizenship program, along with 216 students from every province and territory. The four-day experience included a visit to the House of Commons where the students spent a morning in discussions with the Speaker and staff members of the House. The group also met with foreign and Canadian diplomats at the Department of Foreign Affairs, heard a presentation by faculty members from the University of Ottawa on various national issues, and attended a citizenship ceremony. The program is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ottawa, and is now in its 62nd year. In expressing her thanks for the opportunity, Sandra said, “It was a wonderful and enlightening experience to meet with so many interesting students from across Canada, and to have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of what it means to be a Canadian citizen.” — Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial
HUMTHING IN THE AIR Marleen Allan patiently waits for an impatient hummingbird to finish a snack. Her husband took the photo while they were visiting a friend in Royston. Submit your entries for Picture of the Week to editor@ comoxvalleyrecord.com. PHOTO BY BOB ALLAN
GRADE 12 STUDENT Sandra MacGregor spent four days in Ottawa learning how things work in the nation’s capital.
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Cumberland, once a thriving coal town, has transformed with the times to become an innovative cultural centre. Providing a vibrant addition to the milieu is the Corre Alice Gallery in the old Frelone building at 2781 Dunsmuir. The next show, The Funeral of Empire, opens on May 18 at 7 p.m. Frelone’s, painted dark blue with red trim, is a landmark in downtown Cumberland. Louis Frelone, part of a thriving Italian community, operated it as a grocery store until 1959. Since then the location has served as an accountant’s office, theatre, acupuncture clinic, health food store, motorcycle repair shop and venue for music lessons. Current owner Corre Alice has reconfigured the 1935 structure into two galleries and a studio. Last summer she painted the fence turquoise and invited passersby to grab a brush and add some colour making it a real community project. Later this year she’s planning a haiku competition and will paint the winning poem on an outside wall. “Creating some public art is a fun way to engage the community,” says Alice. “Lots of kids and older folks joined in when I was painting the fence.” But the real artistic activity takes place inside the four walls. The main gallery is an everchanging display of Alice’s work and exhibits by other artists. Initially, feeling shy, Alice constructed a solid wall to separate her studio from the gallery. But it wasn’t long until she modified that to two offset walls making it possible to peek into her work space. Alice is a small woman who paints large; a quiet person who loves colour. A full-time painter, her chosen medium is oil with a bit of mixed media thrown in. “I like oils because they’re greasy,” she explains. “It’s thick and you can play with it. But you
ARTIST CORRE ALICE opens a new exhibit tonight at her Cumberland gallery. have to stop at some point and let it dry so I might be working on four paintings at once.” Alice paints in a variety of genres including figurative, representational and abstract and describes her overall style as abstract expressionism. She calls her artistic endeavours “a process of searching through paint.” In her artist’s statement she says, “I explore the relationship between the emotional and the intellectual and respond intuitively with distinctly personal marks.” A painting usually originates with an idea or visual concept rather than a plan.
“When you get to that place where everything flows it is so wonderful,” says Alice. “But when you’re not in that place it’s a real disconnect and challenge. After many years I’m getting used to the cycle. It’s such a high when you’re in that place it carries you through the hard times.” Born and raised on the Lower Mainland, Alice was drawn to art at an early age. In fact, her mother says at age three, Alice preferred using blank sheets of paper to create her own images to colouring books. Alice eventually moved to Pender Island where she raised
her three sons and had her own studio/gallery. Primarily a selftaught artist, she finally got around to studying art at the Vancouver Island School of Art, Victoria College of Art, the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design and in Durham, New Hampshire after her children were grown. Alice has participated in many group shows and, as well as her Cumberland gallery, her work is exhibited in Edmonton, Victoria and Nelson galleries and available through the art rental program of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. After 20 years on Pender Island,
Alice decided it was time to move. She thought about the Kootenays and stayed for a while in Victoria but decided she wasn’t a city person. In her journal she described the type of place she wanted to live. She found it – Frelone’s while dog sitting in Merville. Alice bought the building in September 2010 and opened the Corre Alice Gallery that December. The only criteria for exhibits are no classic West Coast art. “I love it,” says Alice. “But you see it in so many galleries, I want something different here.” Earlier this year the gallery featured its first group show with 41 artists celebrating International Woman’s Day with music, performances, dance, spoken word and, of course, art. Another group show will be held in September. “The theme relates to the Occupy Movement, environmental issues and the Mayan calendar,” explains Alice. The gallery space has also been rented for a Rotary fundraiser and parties and Alice occasionally holds painting workshops there. On May 18 the Inner Island Surrealist Group presents Funeral of the Empire, a collective exhibition of collaborative and individual works. Sharing the space will be Wheelies and Other Examples of What We Have Become featuring sculptural works by Jeff Hartbower. The opening includes a spontaneous artistic creation of a noise collage. During closing night May 30 at 7 p.m. the Surrealist Group launches Ron Salolsky’s new book, Scratching the Tiger’s Belly along with a performance by Sonarchy, a surrealist-inspired sound collage trio. Other than openings, the gallery is “open often” Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If the door’s locked, Alice suggests calling over the fence to see if she’s working in the garden. To confirm the gallery will be open at a certain time, contact Alice at 250-400-4099 or correalice@yahoo.ca. For more info about Alice or the gallery visit www. correalice.com.
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SINGER JACLYN GUILLOU will perform May 20 at the Elk’s Hall in Courtenay.
From Europe to Elks Vancouver jazz singer Jaclyn Guillou is travelling through Europe and Canada including a show in Courtenay at the Elks Hall. Va n c o u v e r- b a s e d Jaclyn Guillou has been carving out a name for herself as a phenomenal new talent on the Canadian music scene over the past three years almost immediately after she emerged at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival in 2009. As a 20something artist, she’s already been the recipient of a CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award, completed several sold-out tours in Canada, and has performed at the famous Birdland Jazz Club in New York and in April completed a European Tour with her debut full length album, entitled To The City. Now that she’s had all of this success in numerous small towns and cities of Canada, the USA and Europe, she’s not resting on her laurels, but instead embarking on a fourweek Canadian tour, including a May 20 concert at the Elk’s Hall. “My album was conceptual in a natural way and a lot of my songs draw from travel experiences and personal moments in my life. It’s an amazing thing to share these extremely personal and inspirational stories while touring
across the world and become even more connected with different people, culture and languages.” “I’m also pleased to be playing with an international band that draws from the best jazz talent in the world,” Guillou said. “This band includes
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The Royal Wedding has nothing on Tin Town. On May 25 and 26 the Tin Town Artists present A Hat Happening, where head wear goes over the top and everyone plays a part. In a fun-filled, hatexalting festival, participants are invited to see, wear, make and/ or show off fedoras, sombreros, toques, helmets, fascinators and pill boxes be they brimmed, billed, veiled or feathered, practical or pretentious. The Hat Happening is launched on the evening of May 25 from 7 to 9 with the opening of the Mad Caps and Fascinators three-day art show at the Ross Galleria in Tin Town. This show is open to any and all creators who choose to artistically explore the hat theme as well as everyone else curious to see the results. And in true Tin Town fashion, the fun continues and peaks with a Saturday afternoon geared to public participation and a showcase of the talents and opportunities in the neighbourhood. It’s becoming a Valley tradition to wander between colour-marked sites in Tin Town shopping for original treasures and fair-trade chocolate, checking out
artists’ recent work, sampling wares, learning what’s new in the village, picking up a coffee to go at the Freakin’ Coffeeshop — all while collecting word clues for a prize draw. The tradition continues May 26 with the Studio Tour and neighbourhood open house. This year the studio tour is capped off with a Hat Celebration outside the coffee shop where hands-on hat
and fascinator making, circus arts, food and music lead up to the public hat-walk/fashion show finale and prize awards. This is an all-ages event where everyone gets to claim their own hat fashion statement plus have fun on a Saturday in a creative neighbourhood. For art show entry details, e-mail Colleen at corubyart@shaw. ca or phone 250-3384756.
The Mad Caps and Fascinators Art Show opening is May 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. On May 26, the Studio Tour, open house and word hunt start at noon. The celebration outside the coffee shop begins at 2. All this for a suggested donation of a toonie towards the next Tin Town Artistssponsored event. To ease the parking situation, plan to ride your bike or carpool. — Tin Town Artists
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Eclectic artists visiting gardens The Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens Art and Bloom Festival attracts an eclectic mix of artists, from painters and potters to sculptors and jewelers. Participating exhibitors come from all over Vancouver Island to display their works in this world-renowned garden. The three-day event, which begins this Saturday, has become one of the premiere arts and culture events in the Comox Valley. There are visual artists who work in oils, watercolours, acrylics and pastel as well as sculptors who transform wood, stone and metal into works of art that many galleries would be proud to display. Art in the gardens though comes in many forms. There are exquisite works made from glass, fabric and leather along with fine jewelry designs that are handcrafted, one of a kind pieces that are in themselves showcases for precious metals and gems. The art and exhibits are only one aspect of the festival. During the course of the three-day event, various musicians will play throughout the gardens. From the classical guitar of Brad Prevedoros to the world music of Jorge Alfaro, the blues performed by Alan Jossul and perennial favorites Judy and Bruce Wing. The music does not stop there as the festival also features performances by
Tracy Canil, the Snow Monkeez and the Many Waters Band. The festival revolves around the fact that at this time of the year there are literally thousands of rhododendrons and spring flowers in bloom which makes the gardens themselves a work of art. “We knew we had a special place and have been told by some tour groups like Britain’s National Trust and the Montreal Garden Club that the gardens are one of the world’s finest informal gardens that they have visited,” says owner Bryan Zimmerman. Over the course of 10 years the gardens have played host to a large number of visiting artists who have come from near and far. While there are a number of artists who have been exhibiting since the first festival, each year there are a good number of new exhibitors who helps give the festival a new look. Just as new exhibitors give the festival renewed energy, Zimmerman is also always adding new features.
Visitors walking through the gardens have often commented that the gardens give them a sense of peace and well-being. With this in mind Zimmerman created a labyrinth that would enhance these musings. “A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness,” says Zimmerman. “Some view it as a metaphor for life’s journey, for others it is a symbol that creates a sacred space or takes them on a symbolic pilgrimage toward enlightenment.” While the labyrinth may bring meaning to your life, a walk through one of the garden’s newest features may bring you luck. Created by welding together over 1,700 horseshoes, visitors are encouraged to walk through a giant inukshuk whose stance forms an archway.
The Art and Bloom Festival has something for everyone. There is the spectacular display of flowers and blossoms whose smells permeate the air, kilometres of trails and pathways that weave their way throughout the gardens and of course the opportunity to shop and pick up a unique piece of art that will become a great conversation piece or family heirloom. Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday. Admission is $8 for adults, $3 for children 5 to 12 and free for children under the age of five. More information about the gardens and the festival are available by visiting the website at www. woodlandgardens.ca or phoning 250-338-6901. — Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens
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Bluegrass band busy this weekend This holiday weekend, enliven your afternoons with local bluegrass and oldtime band Backporch Banjo. BackPorch is playing two shows: Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Zocalo Café — an all ages, licensed venue with a great menu — and Monday from 1 to 1:30 p.m. at Cumberland’s Empire Days.
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Strings are the thing Jilli Martini’s Showcase Tuesday presents Alan Jossul as next week’s featured artist. Born and raised in the Comox Valley, Alan has been teaching and playing guitar for most of his life. His influences have been guitar legends such as Don Ross, Leo Kottke and Lindsay Buckingham. He has also picked at the banjo, bass and a few other instruments. He realized early that that music is his life’s calling. After years of forming his technique Alan went on to Malaspina University College (Nanaimo), undertaking their jazz performance program to broaden his horizons. Alan is educated in a wide variety of styles including jazz and bluegrass and is a regular in the music scene in Canada’s Cultural Capital (2009), the Comox Valley. When he isn’t teaching or out with his dogs, he is generally on a stage performing or in an audience appreciating and keeping the art of live performance alive and kicking. After school, Alan returned home to the Valley to perform solo at MusicFest (2006, 2008), the Sunshine Music Festival (Powell River 2004) and being featured on the Rhythm and Green Collaborative CD (2003) and The Valley Christmas CD (2004). Jossul’s fingerstyle, acoustic guitar playing achieves a sound that is playful and descriptive — like a waking dream. His music is heartfelt and honest and will soon become your favourite tracks to listen to while working, relaxing or during your next get-together.
“I write music to describe an experience or a feeling that I have, whether it is waiting in the park for someone or a joyful moment with friends. This is my way of sharing with the world.” Stylistically, he easily transitions from traditional Celtic to acoustic funk with his new CD Soli. “I wanted to name this release something meaningful to me, so I named it after my best friend, Soli,” notes Alan. “About two years ago my partner talked me into getting a puppy, and I wasn’t much of a dog person, but Soli worked his way right into my life and my heart and I am so amazed at the love and dedication that this funny furry animal can give. He is
with me all the time and tells me he loves everything I play. How could I not include him in this project that is so personal to me?” Music starts every Tuesday at 8 at the Avalanche Bar and Grill with the Jilli Martini House Band, a guest at 9, and it all wraps up by 11. — Jilli Martini’s Showcase Tuesday
The Anderson Jazz Syndicate will again bring their signature sound to the Zocalo Café in Courtenay on May 25. This trio consists of Doug Anderson on guitar, John Hyde on standup bass and Aaron Amar on drums. This group is known for its relaxed and swinging approach to jazz standards and original compositions. In the openness of a trio setting, musical interaction and creativity take the forefront. The music starts at 7:30 p.m. – Anderson Jazz Syndicate
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Estuary duo has new book Life in the Comox Valley runs smoothly enough‌ So starts a charming children’s book written by Marlet Ashley and illustrated by Kate Brown. “I was fascinated with the wildlife along the estuary,â€? said Kate, who has designed interiors, apparel and museums before moving to Courtenay in 2010. “Watching sandpipers, gulls and herons cavort along the shore intrigued me. “After a while I began to sense their personalities. At times they can be terribly funny. They inspired me to draw. I then began painting pictures of them onto coffee mugs for friends who came to visit.â€? Ashley was just as fascinated with the estuary. After the two met at a Comox Valley Newcomers meeting, they collaborated on a series of short stories written to educate children about the estuary. The Interlopers, the first of the five-book series, Revelry on the Estuary, is hot off the press. It tells the story of a variety of birds who put aside their differences when an invasion of bird-like strangers tumble off a truck into the estuary. Marlet’s comical prose is balanced with a delicate sensitivity that gives her little characters intelligence and compassion. “The Valley has a calmness and a special beauty. I wanted to showcase this, to capture the incredible rich bird life that surrounds us,â€? said Marlet. Marlet Ashley and Kate Brown will be introducing The Interlopers at Laughing Oyster bookstore this Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m.
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Bern, Fugitives team up Dan Bern will perform on Victoria Day Monday at Joe’s Garage accompanied by East Vancouver’s modern folk group the Fugitives. Bern is a modern version of Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie rolled up with the political satire of Pete Seeger. Born in the mid-’60s amid political turmoil, his music bears the earmarks of the era’s political unrest. He once quipped when compared to Bob Dylan, “I guess Bob Dylan was sort of the Dan Bern of the ‘60s.” Anyone who has heard this man’s music and his humorous cutting shots at the establishment and surreal political takes would not miss this opportunity to see him in person. He received the 2007 Independent
Music Awards for Best Folk/Singer-Songwriter Album for his album Breath. Joining Dan at Joe’s will be the band Fugitives, whose own style reflects their own versatile mix of story and song, played in what passes as an urban-flavoured modern folk. The group comprised of Adrian Glynn, Barbara Alder, Brendan McCleod and Steve Charles is a collection of multi-instrumentalists, songwriters, poets and novelists each with developing careers on their own. Each has accolades of their own including Canadian SLAM poetry championships, CBC poet laureate and a place in the Peak Performance songwriting series. They have performed at the Vienna Literary Festival, the Winnipeg
Put up your Dukes at the Flying Canoe Cumberland’s own Dukes of Dodge band will play at the Flying Canoe West Coast Pub at May 26 from 8:30 till midnight. Now in their third year together as a band, the Dukes have played everything from Celtic/country to cultural anthems and of course their own original Dukes of Dodge live music. Kevin Jay Flesher (Trashy Duke) sings lead vocals and strums a mean guitar, Tom Walton (Squeaky Duke) fills the house with bass and backing vocals, Dave Murray (Sweety Duke) plays mandolin, MaryLynn DesRoches (Pinky Duke) plays accordion, Gary Miles (Gooey Duke) plays drums and the newest Duke, Anela Kahiamoe (Cool Hand Duke) sizzles on electric guitar.
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Friday, May 18 NORTH ISLAND ZONE FESTIVAL presents Echo Players with Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel at 7:30 p.m. at the Sid Williams Theatre. Tix: one for $14, three for $36 and a festival pass of six tickets for $69. QUOIA at Waverley Hotel with guest Shred Kelly. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. OLIVER SWAIN and GLENNA GARRAMORE at Joe’s Garage, 8:30 p.m. FMI: 250702-6456.
Saturday, May 19 ART IN BLOOM FESTIVAL at Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: www.woodlandgardens.ca or phoning 250-3386901. ARTKART DERBY in Cumberland. FMI: Jeff Hartbower at 250-334-2385 or Bill Friesen at 250-757-2023. BRUSHWORKS art show and sale, Filberg Lodge, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. DENMAN ISLAND POTTERY TOUR, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: www.denmanpottery2012.
blogspot.com. TRUE COLOURS YOUTH COMPANY OF PERFORMING ARTS offers gala ff l perforf mance Elements A Spiritual Dance Awakening, Sid Williams Theatre. Tickets at 250338-2430. SKAGWAY at Joe’s Garage, 8:30 p.m. FMI: 250-7026456. WRITE HERE READERS’ SERIES at North Island College presents creative writing students reading at Zocalo Café during dinner, 6:30 p.m. Reserve at 250331-0933. FMI: 250-5271. MARLET ASHLEY and KATE BROWN introduce their new book at Laughing Oyster, 2 to 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 20 ART IN BLOOM FESTIVAL at Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: www.woodlandgardens.ca or phoning 250-3386901. JACLYN GUILLOU QUINTET at Elks Hall in Courtenay, 7:30 p.m. FMI: www.georgiastraightjazz.com. HORNBY FESTIVAL PRESENTS BRIAN YOON at the Hornby Island Community Hall starting 3 p.m. To reserve tix ($18 adults, $15 seniors /students, $5 children). FMI: 250-3352734. BRUSHWORKS art show and sale, Filberg Lodge, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. DENMAN ISLAND POTTERY TOUR, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: www.denmanpottery2012. blogspot.com. BACKPORCH BANJO at Zocalo Café, 1 to 3 p.m.
Monday, May 21 ART IN BLOOM FESTIVAL at Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FMI: www.woodlandgardens.ca or phoning 250-3386901. BRUSHWORKS art show and sale, Filberg Lodge, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. DAN BERN and the FUGITIVES at Joe’s Garage, 8:30 p.m. FMI: 250-702-6456. BACKPORCH BANJO at Empire Days in cumberland, 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 22 ALAN JOSSUL at Avalanche Bar and Grill with Jilli Martini Band, 8 to 11 p.m. COURTENAY LITTLE THEATRE invites public to staged reading of Norm Foster’s play Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun, 7:30 p.m., corner of Fitzgerald and McPhee, the red door behind JET-FM radio.
Thursday, May 24 TIM WILLIAMS at Joe’s Garage, 8:30 p.m. FMI: 250702- 6456.
Friday, May 25 TIN TOWN ARTISTS launch a Hat Happening from 7 to 9 p.m. with the opening of a Mad Caps and Fascinators three-day art show at the Ross Galleria in Tin Town. FMI: Colleen at corubyart@ shaw.ca or 250-338-4756. ANDERSON JAZZ SYNDICATE at Zocalo Café in Courtenay, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 26 STRATHCONA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents Spring Bloom with trumpeter Sheldon Faulk, 7 p.m. at Old Church Theatre in Courtenay. Tickets available from Long & McQuade, Blue Heron Books and Laughing Oyster Books, or at the door. ROGER HELFRICK performs at Cumberland United Church, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Laughing Oyster Books, Videos N More and at the door. FMI: www.rogerhelfrick.ca or 250-331-0482. TIN TOWN ARTISTS continue the Hat Happening with a Studio Tour and neighbourhood open house. FMI: Colleen at corubyart@shaw.ca or 250-338-4756.
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engage in such events as the hammer throw, putting the shot and the caber toss. And they do it while wearing their kilts! After watching the heavy events, you might want to stroll over to the beer gardens and lift a pint in honour of the athletes. The beer gardens open at 11 a.m. The Westie Walk is becoming a very popular part of the games. Westies and their humans, along with other highland breeds gather at the airpark before walking over to Lewis Park to join the Games. They are met by pipers and dancers at the Sid Williams fountain at 1 p.m., and
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escorted down the hill to join the Games. The pipe bands begin their competition at 1:50. This year, nine bands have registered to compete at different levels. The Simon Fraser University Pipe Band, the Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band and the Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Band have
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FOR THE FIFTH straight year, Kayla Kalhous (seen here with family members) donated her birthday money to the Sonshine Lunch Club. SLC president Mac Wilson thanked her for this year’s donation of $250.
ON BEHALF OF the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, local realtors presented Heather Ney of the Comox Valley Transition Society-Lilli House with $1,975. From top left are Neil Woodrow, Kristie Woodrow, Holly Grant and Harmony Dyck. From bottom left are Liz Aldridge, Carla Arnold and Barbara Magnusson. Absent from photo are Thomas Hart and Dale McCartney.
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The Comox Valley Record wants to recognize the many events that make our community a better place to live. Submit photos and information to: In Person: 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay; By Mail: Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7; By e-mail: sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com Mark submissions to the attention of Earle Couper and be sure to include a contact name and phone number. Due to the volume of submissions, photo prints cannot be mailed back. Please pick them up within two weeks of publication. We cannot guarantee their return.
COURTENAY LEGION BRANCH 17 donates $8,000 to support the purchase of cardiac care equipment at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Over the past three years they have provided over $23,000 to fund new equipment. Left to right: Legion president Dave Bell, St. Joesph’s Hospital Foundation executive director Lynn Dashkewytch, Legion poppy chairman Richard Dawson and St. Joe’s assistant lab manager Alison Wallenius.
FOR THE FIFTH straight year the team at ReMax-Ocean Pacific supported The Salvation Army, Comox Valley Ministries by providing funds for their Tuesday Hot Lunch Program. This year’s donation was $12,250.
COMOX VALLEY CHAMBER of Commerce president and CEO Dianne Hawkins presents a $2,370 cheque to Comox Valley Food Bank president Jeff Hampton and vice-president John Barrett from proceeds from the Annual Community Awards.
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feedback,” Benedictson said. “It was time to start a Keep your head down. business, manufacturing, sales. I started a company Follow through. Those are words every with zero business experisuccessful golfer takes to ence. But I had experience heart. And professional in playing pro golf and a golfer Brian Benedictson college degree in construcknows those words are also tion management, and the key to running a suc- I’m kind of a handymancarpenter, which helped in cessful business. From a workshop in building prototypes.” Benedictson had busiCourtenay, the Comox Valley born and raised Bene- ness partners for the first dictson oversees production few years, but for the last of his golf training aid, the year has been going it alone, Swinkey – a device that has with some of his former found its way into golf bags partners now shareholders. “We all worked together, the world over, including PGA pros Fred Furyk and had highs and lows, learned a lot, got beat up in the Davis Love III. “I first thought of (the business world a little bit, but just kept on idea) in 2008. learning and I was playing At the end working hard the Canadian and applied Tour and had of the day I’ve the same prinabout a half a ciples from dozen training been at it about playing golf – aids that I used three years and quite regularly. sold 15,000 units. practise hard, work hard, be One for swing, smart and deal one for putting, We have about with the ups one for fitness, 92 players on the and downs. one for video, “At the end one for stretch- PGA tour with a of the day ing. Swinkey in their I’ve been at “I thought, bag. it about three why can’t I years and sold have an all-inone tool that’s simple, easy 15,000 units. We have about to use and fits in your bag 92 players on the PGA tour so you can take it with you? with a Swinkey in their Essentially, that’s what the bag,” Benedictson said. He notes all orders in Swinkey is – an all-in-one multi-tool that fits in your Canada and the United States are shipped from bag.” Benedictson began build- his Courtenay workshop. “I ing prototypes, and has have distributors in about a each one displayed on a dozen different countries,” wall in his workshop. “In he adds, listing Japan, Ger2008-09-10 I was playing many, Australia, Korea and competitively on the road Switzerland as examples. Despite that internationmost of the year and was building prototypes on the al scope, Benedictson says there was a time about six road in the RV. “That went well. I built months ago when things 50 and brought them on the were going so bad with the Canadian Tour, first intro- business that he was very ducing them at an event in close to packing it in. “I kept believing in myself, Vancouver. I started showing them to guys on the kept working hard. There’s tour and within two weeks a waterfall of things to do. I I’d sold all 50. I got great just pounded hard, kept my Record Staff
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FROM A WORKSHOP in Courtenay, pro golfer Brian Benedictson manufactures the golf training aid he developed and calls Swinkey. PHOTO BY EARLE COUPER head down. At the end of the day, you work hard and believe in yourself.” In April, that perseverance helped Benedictson land a partnership with the Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA). He notes the Swinkey is a great fit for junior golfers as it helps them develop the fundamentals of the game. Taking a hiatus from the Canadian Tour has allowed Benedictson to refocus his
efforts with the Swinkey, and he says things are going well now. So well, he turned down an opportunity to appear on CBC’s Dragon’s Den show, where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business concepts and products to a panel of Canadian business moguls who have the cash and the know-how to make it happen. He demonstrated the Swinkey at an audition in Campbell River and said
it went well. “I got a call three weeks later to say I’d been selected to appear on the show. It was supposed to happen (last week), but I didn’t go. “I just feel that I finally got a hold of the business. I’ve got it under control. It was a little too complicated before. Too much going on. Pushing too hard and trying too many things. Now it’s simplified and needs to stay that way before get-
ting more complicated. At this time I don’t want any more business partners. “I’ve toned it back to more of a mom and pop operation. That doesn’t mean I don’t want to go big. I want to sell two million. But you’ve got to sell 100 right before you sell two million. The problem was I tried to sell a million without selling a hundred.” While the feedback on the Swinkey has been positive, Benedictson notes that in a tough economy people aren’t spending as much on golf. “But we have a niche, and people like dealing with us. We have good customer service. I’m always available and answer all the e-mails and phone calls.” While working hard and keeping his nose to the grindstone, Benedictson laughs when he says, “I’ve made about as much money (with the Swinkey) as I did playing pro golf, which is diddly squat. I’m making enough to break even now,” he adds. Continuing his role as innovator, Benedictson is working on a Swinkey Lite and developing a new golf invention. He also coaches golfers at Sunnydale. (He can be reached at 250-8975750 for more information on both his coaching and the Swinkey). “The 1-2-3 is to get this business going, put another couple of good years into it and take it as far as I can then get back on the tour,” said Benedictson, who at age 33 certainly has the time to put that plan into action. And about that name? Besides rhyming with Slinky, Benedictson notes Swinkey comes from the swing being the key to the game of golf. It’s one of about 20 names he was considering, others being “The Twig,” “Equip Stick” or simply “It.” sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Two Comox Valley players helped their teams advance to the final of the 2012 BC Hockey Male U17 BC Cup, played May 9-13 in Salmon Arm. Goalie Mike Herringer was a member of Team Stars, who defeated Team Wild with forward Liam Shaw 1-0 in the May 13 championship final. It was the second onegoal game between the two teams as the Stars prevailed 5-4 on May 10. After that opening day win, the Stars fell 6-4 to the Bruins, doubled the Canucks 2-1, edged the Sabres 3-2
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MARK VALLIERE PLAYED steady golf at the CN Future Links Pacific Championship.
Mark Valliere of Courtenay finished in a five-way tie for second place in the Junior Boys division of the CN Future Links Pacific Championship, held May 11-13 at Morningstar Golf Club in Parksville. Nanaimo’s Zach Anderson, 15, posted a final round of twoover par 74 that included four birdies, pulling him ahead of second-round leader Jared Du Toit, 16, of Kimberley and giving him a winning three-day tally of six-over par 222 (74-7474). A co-leader after the first round, Anderson sat two shots behind Du Toit going into the final day of competition, but a double bogey on No. 18 left Du Toit in a five-way tie for second place with a total of seven-over par 223 (74-72-77).
Valliere, 17, shot 75-74-74 to earn his share of second along with Team Canada member and 2010 CN Future Links Pacific Championship winner Adam Svensson, 18, of Surrey, Team Canada member and 2011 CN Future Links Pacific runnerup Kevin Kwon, 17, of Pitt Meadows, and Emmett Oh, 17, of Calgary. With this victory, Anderson earns an exemption into the 2012 Canadian Junior Boys Championship which will be contested July 30 - Aug. 3 at Osprey Ridge Golf Club in Bridgewater, N.S. The top five other finishers in the Junior Boys division – Valliere, Kwon, Oh, Svensson and Jared Du Toit – also earned this exemption. Courtenay’s Logan Yanick had a tough weekend, finishing in 70th place with 49-over 265 (90-87-88).
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Slammers on a roll Sunlife Slammers won a pair of games, running their record to 4-0 and taking over first place in Tier 1 of the Comox Valley Mixed Slo-Pitch League. The Slammers last week edged Courtenay Kia 17-15 and nipped Balls Deep 12-11. LeeAnn Alberti made some outstanding plays in the outfield as Banner Landscaping Brewers, also sponsored by Water Pure & Simple, beat the Beachwood Café Ducks 10-8. The Mariners won their first game of the season 19-9 over Balls Deep. Tier 2 The Nissan Titans ran their record to 3-0 with a 15-7 win against Berard’s Plumbing. The Wild kept pace with the Titans, edging Applebee’s Average Joe’s 5-4 and trouncing the Angels 16-4. The Angels outlasted the Peanut Gallery 20-19. Mission Possible Shockers took down the Wrecks 11-8. Jay Huntley hit a grand slam and Cheryl Rousseau went 4-4 as Applebee’s Average Joe’s outscored
CVWFL in action The Comox Valley Women’s Fastball League swung into action last week. On May 8 HDF blanked Slingerz 11-0 and the Cougars clipped TULS 11-10. On May 9 the Cougars downed the Slingerz 13-3. Action resumed May 16 with TULS taking on HDF. Results were unavailable at press time.
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Road Runners help Kenyans Sunnydale tops Comox Kip Keino, 72, has won two gold and two silver Olympic medals in the 1968 and 1972 Olympics signalling the beginning of world domination by Kenyan runners that has lasted for over 30 years. Terry Nielsen, 46, has been running competitively and recreationally with the Comox Valley Road Runners since 2001. What’s the connection between Kip and Terry? After visiting the legend’s training camp, Terry returned from Kenya in 2009 and reported to the CVRR board that there were many needy runners who Kip was supporting, and he could use some help. The CVRR is a non-profit organization and has a history of helping local causes in the Comox Valley from Lands Trust, to YANA, Dusk to Dawn Society; Care-A-Van, Kidsport and Forbidden Plateau Road Association to name a few. The CVRR also gives out bursuries annually to local up-andcoming youth runners. The organization also provides run clinics to enthuse new runners. The board enthusiastically approved the idea of helping runners from Kenya who were suffering from extreme poverty. While in Kenya this past February, 2012, Terry was asked to see how the CVRR could specifically help poor, talented runners, that seem to abound in rural Kenya. For 30 years now local people have been reporting stellar runners to Kip Keino and then he explores how to enrol them in one of the boarding schools he has erected. Terry met with Kip and also met six boys who had been sponsored for the boarding school. The boys were selected and screened by the Kip Keino scholarship review committee. These boys had two things in common: they were extremely poor, and they could run like the wind. While their education was
TERRY NIELSEN PRESENTS cheque from CVRR to Kenyan Olympic champ Kip Keino’s foundation. sponsored the boys have little else to their names. Their shoes were threadbare, and they did not have basic running gear, such as shirts, shorts or singlets. When there are school holidays they have no home to go back to, or their home is not a healthy place to be. They also do not have the means to travel to, or participate in, non-school running events. Their school is rural and the schedule is rigorous; each school day starts at 5 a.m. and ends at 11 p.m. While the other school boys relax in a spare hour or two, these boys run. CVRR has generously donated $600 CDN to the Kip Keino foundation to provide running
gear, transport and race entry, and training camp fees. It is far better for their mental health and their running if they go to a run training camp on their school holidays. These funds will pay for several weeks of camps, many trips to races, along with running shoes and training gear; $600 goes a long way in Kenya. Kip expressed his gratitude for the help provided by the CVRR. He is a very low key, approachable person who spends a great deal of his time travelling the world. He is especially busy this year as he helps prepare athletes from all over the world for the 2012 Olympics. IAAF-sponsored athletes spend several
months per year at the camp which is focused on long-term development. The camp is part of a farm which grows much of the food for the athletes, including fresh eggs and milk daily. “I have been with CVRR for 10 years and this club amazes me. I knew we did a lot in the local community, but to now see us reach out internationally shows just how big the hearts of CVRR members are,” says Nielsen. “It’s an amazing group of people who like to help the world and go running!” For further information check out the Comox Valley Road Runners’ website at ww.cvrr.ca. – Comox Valley Road Runners
The ongoing battle for men’s golf bragging rights resumed as Sunnydale hosted the first leg of the yearly interclub match with Comox. All matches were played using full handicap. The Sunnydale guys showed their true colours, taking down Comox 10 to 4. Payback time will take place in July at Comox. The regular draw was played as well with Tyler Van Anrooy shooting a four-under 67 followed by Greg Koster and Larry Ferguson with 71s; on the net side with a 65 Gerry Rottensandles followed by Damon Gaudet’s 67. On the 11+ side
Jules Urban had a controlling lead on the rest of the field with a smooth 80. Hard to beat with a sore wrist. Ken Datwiler, Rob Heron, Randy Bennett, Walace Pettigrew all with matching 84s. On the 11+ net side Bruce the Donegan took the honours with a 66, Clyde Levy 67,
Keith Lamond and Dave Pavilik 70s, Ken Logo and Darrell Smith 72s. KPs went to Ron Pratt #10, Earl Costello #15, Rob Heron #17. Pot of golds for #3 and #5 went to Jordon Rallison and the Viking. Next Sunday 8 a.m. sign-up 8:30 shotgun.
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score board VIJHL adds two teams for 2012-13 C.V. POOL LEAGUE SUMMER SINGLES Player Standings May 9 Player RW Dominick Grenier 10 Brian Ferguson 10 Johnny Cearns 9 Rose Kantor 9
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Ed Johnson Walter Trayling Kevin Kane Don Randall Phil Asturi Dave Blinsky Ken Jones Ted Willoughby John Murphy Bruce Donegan Heather Cooper Conway Pauls
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The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League will feature two new teams for the 2012-13 season. Although the league has made no official announcement on their website concerning either franchise, the Nanaimo Buccaneers announced May 8 that they will be skating in the North Division next season along with the Comox Valley Glacier Kings, Campbell River Storm and Oceanside Generals. Meanwhile, VIJHL president Greg Batters confirmed that the Westshore Wolves have
received the go-ahead from BC Hockey to compete in the South Division along with the Victoria Cougars, Kerry Park Islanders, Saanich Braves and Peninsula Panthers. Batt e r s said the t e a m w i l l m o s t likely make their announcement in midJune when the league announces its annual awards. Batters said he would like to hold a waiver draft to help stock the two new teams, but no firm plan is yet in place for that to happen. What will happen is a new playoff format. “We’re going to have the two bottom teams (one in the North and one in the South) play
a wild card game” to see who qualifies for post-season play, Batters said. Phil and Brenda Levesque, former part owners of the Kerry Park Islanders, are the owners of the new Nanaimo franchise and Brad Knight is the coach and general manager. The Levesques are from Nanaimo and have been working for more than a year to bring the Bucs back. Nanaimo had a VIJHL team called the Buccaneers in the 1970s which co-existed with the BCHL Jr. A Nanaimo Clippers. The
new Bucs will play out of the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Check the Bucs out at www.nanaimobuccaneers.com. Meanwhile, Dave Horner, Derrick Hamilton, Ken Carson and K o r y G r o n nestad are the owners of the Wests h o r e Wo l v e s , who will be bringing Jr. B puck back to Bear Mountain Arena. Westshore previously was home to the VIJHL Stingers, who disbanded in late 2010. The Wolves’ coach is Victor Gervais, former coach and GM of the Jr.
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truly blessed. This day will not be subtracted from your life span. Everybody I talked to during this day was having such a day. Friday was also a great day to be on the saltwater. Just a reminder that the season is open for rock cod and lingcod in local waters along with some promising chinook salmon that offer exciting possibilities. To this end my friends Charley Vaughan, Bruce Bell and his son from Calgary got together in Charley’s boat for a surprise birthday fishing trip for Bruce. They launched at Big Rock
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It is interesting to note that the fish were feeding primarily on small hake that are abundant in these waters as of this writing. It seems the small hake are attracting good numbers of legal feeder chinook. In talking to the guys that evening they were surprised there were so few boats on the water. In their case they were the only boat at the lighthouse on that tide change and there were only two other boats on the hump. I just received reports of limit catches of chinook on Century Shoals and Kitty Coleman hump on the weekend. Ralph Shaw is a master fly fisherman who was awarded the Order of Canada in 1984 for his conservation efforts. In 20 years of writing a column in the Comox Valley Record it has won several awards.
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(Irving – Patterson) October 24, 1915 – May 8, 2012 Mary passed away peacefully at Glacier View Lodge Comox on Tuesday evening. She was predeceased by her husbands Alfred Patterson and Donald Fenton and her oldest son Harmon. Survived by three sisters; Sally, Jean and Anne (of a family of 15), her children; Patricia, Sandy, Andrew (Carole), John (Sandy), her 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 4 greatgreat grandchildren. She loved being there for her many nieces and nephew and their extended families. We’re thankful for all the times we shared and the precious memories we hold. For all those memories are a comfort when we remember you. Forever in our hearts. Love you mom. Cremation, at her request no service, family gathering later. Donations to Kidney Foundation or for Cancer research.
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SUPPORT WORKERS Required to support adults who have developmental disabilities and are living in community residential settings in Campbell River & Courtenay. Casual and FT hours available. Shifts include days, evenings, nights and weekends. Residential and Community Inclusion Support Workers are also required to support youth who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and/or Autism. Experience preferred. P/T and F/T hours available. Shifts are as above. Apply today at: www. CommunitasCare.com In addition, send resumes to: Layne Bieber, HR Recruitment & Retention Coordinator, Fax: 604.850.2634 Email: hr@ CommunitasCare.com As a Christian organization that supports those who have disabilities and seniors in the community, Communitas hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
CLINICAL COUNSELLOR N.I. Survivors’ Healing Society - Counselling Centre for Adults Affected by Abuse - Campbell River. Contract with renewal potential, 28 hrs/ week or may be split. Direct resumes to contact@nishs.ca or fax 250-287-3397 No calls or special requests please. Open until suitable candidate located.
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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780723-5051.
Two pieces of ID required. For information contact: Granlund Firearms 286-9996 Tyee Marine 287-2641 Peters Sports 334-2942 Secondhand & Military Store 337-1750 Norrie Todd 287-8020
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Part-time job, one to three days a week. Looking for mature person, must have sales experience in jewellery, have good customer skills, be flexible with work days (including Saturday). Please bring resume in to: Francis Jewellers, 320 5th St, Courtenay.
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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Mt Washington Ski Resort Ltd of Mt Washington BC intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNO), West Coast Service Centre for a Commercial-General Tenure for use as a Car Park situated on Provincial Crown land located in the North 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 30 TP. 9 in the Comox District. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File #1413767. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section head, Ministry Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142-2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6J9, or emailed to: authorizingagency.nanaimo@gov. bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until June 30, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.isp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor.
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Swift Datoo Law Corporation in Courtenay seeks two legal assistants with general legal support and conveyancing experience. Highly professional, positive, fast-paced environment with excellent benefits. Apply by resume with salary expectations and 3 references to: pallan@ tesseractconsulting.ca All applications confidential. TRADES, TECHNICAL
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FAMILY DEVELOPMENT WORKER Contract Leave Position: Family Development workers provide support and strategies to clients. Degree or diploma in HSW, Child and Youth Care and 2 years directly related experience. Please see posting at: www.comoxvalleyfamilyservices.com Apply to: info@cvfsa.org Fax: 250-338-2343 CVFSA 1415 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2K6
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. We currently have the following openings:
Field Engineer Assistant Engineer Maintenance Supervisor Quality Control Coordinator Heavy Duty Mechanics Fallers – Woss & Gold River Hooktender – Woss Chaser – Woss Detailed job postings can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-peopleemployment/careers/ 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 to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Clerk/Cashier CANEX SuperMart 19 Wing Comox 2 Casual Positions The Clerk/Cashier operates a cash register and receives payment by cash, cheque, credit card or debit. The Clerk/Cashier performs refunds, voids and returns as necessary. He/She opens and closes the store, prepares deposits, receives inventory and performs light housekeeping duties Qualifications: High school diploma with some retail experience. OR an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered. 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, PO Box 1000, Stn. Main, Lazo, B.C. V0R 2K0, or by fax at 250-339-8168, by e-mail to npfhrcomox@cfpsa.com.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Multimedia Journalist Oak Bay News The Oak Bay News, has an immediate opening for a full-time news journalist. Oak Bay is located minutes away from Victoria, B.C. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide news stories, photos and video for our award-winning, twice weekly newspaper and website. Qualifications include a firm grasp of grammar, spelling and newspaper style. Previous newspaper reporting experience is an asset. The candidate is expected to be web savvy, both in their use of social media as a reporting tool, and their ability to tell stories in a multi-platform environment, using video, podcasting and other tools. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and social media (Facebook, Twitter) would be considered an asset.
Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by May 18, 2012 to: Laura Lavin Editor, Oak Bay News Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: llavin@vicnews.com Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres Inc. is a dynamic and expanding General and Life insurance brokerage with 14 locations throughout Vancouver Island. VIIC is prepared to offer an excellent team-focused working environment coupled with a competitive salary and benefit package. We currently have the following position available in the Comox Valley: Systems Support Technician – we are looking for a computer technician to provide support for end users, applications, communication systems and network infrastructure. The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills and work effectively to train and support employees with varying degrees of technical expertise. He or she will also have demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office, Exchange and Sharepoint; thin client systems, preferably Citrix; open source content management, learning management and web service systems; web conferencing; and the deployment, configuration and support of desktop, network and server hardware. For additional information on Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres Inc. please refer to our website at www. viic.ca If you have the education, demonstrated experience and desire for new challenges and would like to apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter in confidence by Friday, May 25, 2012 to: Audrey Craig, Manager Human Resource Services via email at acraig@viic.ca Vancouver Island Insurance Centres thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
HELP WANTED
COLLEGE STUDENTS flexible summer schedule, $17 base/appt. cust. sales/service. cond. apply, will train.
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COLLEGE STUDENTS flexible summer schedule, $17 base/appt. cust. sales/service. cond. apply, will train. 250-871-7511. work4students.ca/mv
BladeRunners Project Leader Nanaimo Youth Services Association seeks a dynamic individual to coordinate an innovative program, which assists employment disadvantaged youth to find employment in the Customer Service, Tourism, Marine Host, Construction industry. The successful candidate will blend strong job development and marketing skills with sound knowledge of the customer service industry, excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, and a well-developed capacity to support and assist at-risk youth. This is a 35 hour a week term certain position; starting immediately or as soon as possible; which will require the incumbent to complete a successful criminal record check, have relevant training/education in the Human Services, possess a valid BC Driver’s License. Competitive wage and benefits. The program is delivered out of Courtenay. Resumes and cover letters must be received by 4:00 p.m. Friday June 1, 2012 by email at reception@nysa.bc.ca, or Fax 250-7548661 Attention: Sheila White, No Late submissions will be accepted. Only short listed applicants will be notified. Job description can be viewed @ www.nysa.bc.ca
Applications must be received before 1500 hrs on 23 May 2012.
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DAYCARE / AFTERSCHOOL Care program needs student for work May to Aug. Ed. +/or exp. in teaching/recreation, first-aide cert. an asset. Reply to 250-338-5521 9-12 wkdays. DETAILER WANTED. Willing to learn the trade. Must be hardworking. Drawer #4492 c/o Comox Valley Record. 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2Z7 ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certificate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com. EXPERIENCED TRAVEL CONSULTANT. Full time experienced travel consultant needed for Downtown Courtenay office. Commission only. Apply to drawer # 4500 C/O The Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay BC, V9N 2Z7 MOUNTAINAIRE AVIAN RESCUE SOCIETY is seeking applications for a Treasurer to serve on our Board of Directors. This is a volunteer two year term on the executive committee. To find out more information about this position and our Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Society please visit our Website www.wingtips.org. We are also seeking others who may be interested in serving a term on this Board of Directors with meetings approximately 2 hours long, once per month. This can be a very rewarding experience for the right person. The Annual General Meeting is Sunday May 27th at the Merville Hall from 11 am to 1 pm. Refreshments to follow. Please provide resume or cv with references by May 15th.
BUSINESS/FINANCE MANAGER required immediately for Comox Valley RV. Email your resume to: danny@comoxvalleyrv.com CAN YOU REPAIR OUR BBQ? We need your help. Ours seems to be having a little trouble starting. Please call 250-897-4662.
RV TECHNICIAN required on a part time basis. Must be RV Gas Certified. Please email your resume to: service@comoxvalleyrv.com
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CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
250-338-0725 Carriers Needed RTE# 181 Webdon, Carron, Rampion & Tweed RTE # 185 Burgess Rd, Joshus & Noort Pl RTE # 188 Krebs, Larsn & 13th St. RTE # 408 Valley, Trumpeter, Swan &Sparrow
COMOX RTE #536 Neptune, Tracker, Labrador, Grumman & Aspen
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Comox Valley Record Hours:
MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVENUE COURTENAY
NOW HIRING: Residential Care Aides and housekeepers for Courtenay/Comox area. Part time/Casual Hours. Fax your resume to 250-334-8571 or email resume to laura_raycraft@wecare.ca
School District 71 (Comox Valley) 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay B.C. V9N 7G5 WE ARE CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR: TEMPORARY PAINTERS
Human Resources Manager Port Hardy Processing Plant Marine Harvest is the world’s leading producer of quality farmed salmon. Our Canadian operation requires an experienced professional to lead the human resources activities at our processing plant, located in Port Hardy. The plant operates 2 shifts per day, 5 days/week year-round, producing high quality whole fish and fillets for our customers in North America and Asia. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for all human resources functions at the plant, with an emphasis on recruitment and retention, labour relations and attendance management. This is a key role on the plant management team. You will be counted on to be a proactive, team-focused leader, capable of developing effective working relationships, resolving and supporting the continuous improvement of plant operations. If you possess the attributes we desire and want to join a progressive company in a dynamic industry, view the posting at www.MarineHarvestCanada.com and apply.
For more details about this job opportunity 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.
The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Boom man •Heavy Duty Mechanics •Certified Contract Coast Fallers; Fallers with Bullbucking/Chargehand experience an asset •Grapple Yarder Operator •Hooktender •Chaser •Log Loader/Hoe Forward Operator •Log Loader-Dryland Sort Operator Fulltime with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
FURNITURE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
FOR SALE BY OWNER
HELP WANTED
MEDICAL/DENTAL
TRADES, TECHNICAL
ELECTRICAL
THE COMOX MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE is seeking a friendly and flexible team player for our reception desk. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills and a minimum 3 yrs experience; must be proficient in all MS Office programs. Knowledge of the military community and the ability to converse in French would be assets. This is a permanent fulltime position (37.5hrs/wk), Mon-Fri. Forward resume and cover letter to: ATTN: Executive Assistant Comox MFRC PO Box 310 Lazo, BC, V0R 2K0. Fax: 250-339-8199. Closing Date: 4pm, 23 May 2012.
LPN’s & RN’s
SOFTWOOD LUMBER GRADER
ELECTRICIAN. Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca
Bayshore Home Health Is currently seeking RN’s & LPN’s to provide one on one care for children with complex care needs in the Courtenay area. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children, we would love to hear from you. Pediatric experience is an asset, however, we do offer client specific training. Interested individuals are encouraged to fax or email resume to:
1-866-686-7435 or email pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca
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HOME STAY FAMILIES
LOOKING FOR gas fitter/heating tech assistant. Experience with hand tools, basic mechanics and drivers license necessary. Please forward your resume to: cv-applications@shaw.ca
HOMESTAY FAMILIES Needed for Japanese boys for July 24 to Aug 10. Stipend paid. Call Louise 250-334-1501.
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SPECIALTY LUMBER MILL Located in PARKSVILLE requires, for a minimum 3 Years A FULL TIME EXPERIENCED TICKETED SOFTWOOD LUMBER GRADER CLASS A OR B. Must be physically fit and able to work 10 hr days. The work entails heavy lifting working a trim saw and grading specialty high end Douglas fir structural timbers. Excellent renumeration for the right candidate with bonus for speed, accuracy and 100% on grade components. Resumes must be received not later than May 21 and must include 4 references, copy of grading ticket and drivers license. Please reply to Office Manager, Box 782, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T2
WORK WANTED MICHAEL’S HANDYMAN & Maintenance Services. (250)339-1958.
HANDYPERSONS WAYNE’S HANDYMAN & Reno. Service. 20+yrs exp. in carpentry, decking, fencing, framing, finishing, drywalling, mudding, painting. Small jobs ok. 250-339-0879
HOME IMPROVEMENTS C A R P E N T E R / H A N DY M A N Renew, Replace, Repair. Decks to Doors. Big or Small. Spring renos! Randy 331-0339
LANDSCAPING SCREENED DARK top soil 218-4078. $14 per yard+trucking. Great value for money!
MISC SERVICES GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Women’s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606
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1 ROUND GLASS table, 4 chairs (Rattan) $900 Brand New. Call 250-890-2298 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Make it a day at the Filberg Lodge and Park. Browse our charming Gift Shop, have a guided tour of The Filberg Home, Relax and have lunch at the Tea House. VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY CARPENTRY Professional. Ticketed. Residential/Commercial. Fully insured. Reliable quality work. Call Jim, (250)334-7522.
USED KITCHEN Cabinets, $600 obo. (250)339-9126.
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MAKITA LAMINATE Trimmer c/w cutters, like new $50. 2-5’ pipe pony clamps $10ea. Garry 250-703-9522
Too much list Oakes Black Creek - to 2506 Rd. Sat May 19th 9-2. MultiSave $$$$ family. NO EARLY BIRDS!
Journeyman Carpenter 25yrs experience. Renovations, residential/commercial, bathrooms, kitchens, decks. Fine finish carpentry. Free estimates. Jamie 250-650-6304
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BOOMERS / ZOOMERS 1826 sq.ft. One level. Luxury Townhome! $349K. 1-250-757-8429
Garage Sales
BUILDING SUPPLIES
“250-703-FIRE(3473)” Est. since 2004. Custom cut, split, delivered, clean wood. Well seasoned. Don’t wait till winter!
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Garage Sales
Treasures, Treasures, Treasures! China, Silver, Crystal at our tiny little shop at the Filberg Lodge in Comox. Visit us soon . Opening May 11. Fri., Sat. & Sun. 11A.M, through the summer.
*250-336-8731* 90% Clean Fir firewood. Full cords cut/split & delivered, or rounds. Discounts on 2 or more cords ordered. Book yours today!
OCTAGON PICNIC tbl seats 8, no stepping over Water repellant finish. $395 339-5458
LARGE 4-BDRM house & workshop in desirable area. Fruit trees, raised garden; Wood burning fireplace & space heater for back up. Some terms or trade for smaller home. Asking $398,000. (250)338-7545.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
1970 ANDERTON RD; Sat May 19 ONLY, 9am-2pm MulSALES freezer, ti-family GARAGE sale; chest antique dining table, Ikea 1970 ANDERTON RD; baby Sat bookcase, new Graco May 9am-2pmhouseMulswing,19 ONLY, collectables, ti-family sale; chest freezer, hold. Too many items to list. antique Ikea Low $$ b/cdining it s got totable, go! bookcase, new Graco baby swing, collectables, Annual household. Too many items to list. Plant SALE Low $$ b/c it’s got to go!
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EAST COURTENAY 3 bdrms, 2 baths, close to all amenities. Lg. bonus room g/f. Beautiful yard w/ garden. shed. Pad for boat/RV. $359,900. 250-3343969. VT @ http://courtenayrancher4sale.weebly.com
REAL ESTATE
ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR w/adjustable back rest, $2800. Manual wheelchair, compact model, $450. Electric hospital bed $850. Standing security pole $250. (250)339-4345.
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*Residential Cleanups *Household
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Pharmacy Technician!
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Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service Scott 250-792-1668
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualifications and information on how to apply to posting #100360.
BRAND NEW LUXURY Queen size pillow top Mattress set in original pkg. leftover from large hotel order, 800 coils. Compare at $1199 - Liquidation $490. Eleven available. King Sets $705. Delivery available. Text or call 1(250)334-7527 to reserve set or email:
Plant SALE
BLACKCreek CREEK - 7930 Isl. Black - 2506 Oakes Hwy.,Sat Sat. Mon. Rd. May to 19th 9-2.9:30a.m Multito 2:00pm., planters, gardenfamily. NO EARLY BIRDS! ing supplies, TV s, movies, BLACK CREEK trainer, - 7930 EngIsl. Steros, eliptical Hwy., to Mon. 9:30a.m lish and Sat. western saddle, horse to 2:00pm., tack, misc., planters, you namegardenit we ing supplies, probably got it. TV’s, movies, Steros, eliptical trainer, EngBLACK CREEK-saddle, 8829 horse Driftlish and western wood misc., Rd. Sat/Sun, May 19,20. tack, you name it we 8am-2pm.Huge family sale. probably got it. Furniture, antiques, tools, BLACK CREEK8829 nintenDrifthousehold, hardware, wood Rd. Sat/Sun, May books. 19,20. do, electronics, clothes, 8am-2pm.Huge too much to list. family sale. Furniture, antiques, tools, COMOX - 1409 Aurora nintenPl (off household, hardware, Quarry). Sat 9am-1pm. Kids do, electronics, clothes, books. clothes, toys, too much to list. knick knacks. Everything must go! COMOX - 1409 Aurora Pl (off COMOX Sat - 1601 BeaconsKids eld Quarry). 9am-1pm. Cres. Sattoys, 9-1pm. Books and clothes, knick knacks. household items. Everything must go! COMOX: - 1741 Noel Ave., COMOX 1601 Beaconsfi eld Sat., Sat May 9-1pm. 19th, 9-12. Cres. BooksGood and outdoor stuff; cement mixer, household items. rototiller, etc... COMOX: 1741 Noel Ave., COMOX off Sat., May- 2251 19th, Noel 9-12.Ave Good Aitken. Friday ONLY 11-7pm outdoor stuff; cement mixer, Multi family . Tools, colrototiller, etc... lectables, antiques, houseCOMOX - 2251 Noelmore. Ave off hold, sports and much Aitken. Friday ONLY 11-7pm Multi family . Tools, collectables, antiques, household, sports and much more.
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COMOX - 644 Hornet Way, Sat 10 - 1. Exercise equ. tools, GARAGE items. SALES trunk, household COMOX AIRFORCE Museum. COMOX - 644 Hornet Way, Saturday, May. 19, 9am-2pm. Sat 10 - 1. Exercise equ. tools, Cornerhousehold of Ryan/Military Way. trunk, items. Household items, etc. COMOX AIRFORCE Museum. COURTENAY -1515A Osprey Saturday, May. 19, 9am-2pm. Place Satof 19Ryan/Military 8-2, Sun 20 Way. 8-2. Corner Assorted items, furniture, Household items, etc. games etc. Something for COURTENAY -1515A Osprey everyone! Place Sat 19 8-2, Sun 20 8-2. COURTENAYitems, - 1776furniture, McDoAssorted nald Rd,etc. Sat. Something may 19, 9-2. games for Couch, lamps, bird cage, staeveryone! tionary bike, clothes, books, COURTENAY - 1776 carpet cleaner, misc items.McDonald Rd, Sat. may 19, 9-2. COURTENAY 1949 Wilson Couch, lamps, bird cage, staRd. Saturday No tionary bike, 8:30-4 clothes, pm. books, Kids stuff carpet cleaner, misc items. COURTENAY - - 2257 COURTENAY 1949Seabank Wilson Rd, Saturday Sat/ Sun8:30-4 9-3. pm. Moving Rd. No Sale.stuff Everything must GO! Kids COURTENAY, 2405 Back COURTENAY - 2257 Seabank Rd., Sat, 9am.Moving MovRd, Sat/ May Sun19,9-3. ing Sale. Too many items to Sale. Everything must GO! list. Rain or shine. COURTENAY, 2405 Back COURTENAY Rd., Sat, May -19,2410 9am. Grant MovAve.,Sale. Sat & Mayitems 19th to & ing TooSun, many 20th,Rain9am-4pm. list. or shine. HUGE Estate/Garage Sale!! Tools, colCOURTENAY - 2410skiGrant lectibles, router-table, and Ave., Sat &gear, Sun,antique May 19th & snowboard furni20th, 9am-4pm. HUGE toys, Esture, desks, kids clothes, tate/Garage colgirls PrincessSale!! bike,Tools, applianclectibles, router-table,Must ski GO! and es, etc...Everything snowboard gear, antique furniNo early birds PLEASE. ture, desks, kids clothes, toys, COURTENAY 2635 appliancUrquhart girls Princess - bike, off Sat., 8-12. Household, es, 26th, etc...Everything Must GO! No early birds PLEASE. clothes. All priced to sell! Courtenay - 2691 A & & 2686B 2686B Tater Place, Sat. 8-1pm 8-1pm Lots Lots of good household items items and and much more! COURTENAY - 82 Keeneland Keeneland Ave. Sat 9-? Kids pool, pool, Boys Boys Clothes and toys. Household Household COURTENAY - 935 View View Ave. Ave. Sat/Sun 8-2 New & & gently gently used collectables. clothes, collectables. toys, silent auction items items for for charity, far too much to list. list. FANNY BAY, 8256 Island Island Hwy S. (next to the Tempo Tempo Gas Station), Sat & Sun, Sun, May May 19 & 20, 9am-3pm. 9am-3pm. Multi Multi Family Sale.
Courtenay Flea Market GARAGE SALES EVERY SUNDAY Puntledge Road past bottle depot Courtenay Flea Market NoEVERY bookingSUNDAY required. Space $15 Puntledge Road Vendors up 7am-2pm pastset bottle depot Call 250-334-1540 NoGreg booking required. Space $15 COURTENAY. SATURDAY set up 7am-2pm May Vendors 19, 10am-2pm. Bicycles, Call Greg furniture, men250-334-1540 s & women s clothing, CDs, tapes, books, COURTENAY. SATURDAY double bed, kitchenware, etc. May - 19, Bicycles, 1107 18th 10am-2pm. Street. furniture, men’s & women’s Cumberland Girl Guide clothing, CDs,- tapes, books, fundraiser. Maryport double bed, 2748 kitchenware, etc. Ave. Sun 9-3. NO Early Birds. 1107 - 18th Street. E. COURTENAY,- Valley Cumberland Girl View, Guide 2022 Valley View Sat, fundraiser. 2748 Dr., Maryport May. 19, 8am. Large garage Ave. Sun 9-3. NO Early Birds. sale. All proceeds go to PhilE. COURTENAY, Valley View, anthropic Educational Or2022 Valley View Dr., Sat, ganization for women. May. 19, 8am. Large garage GARAGE & MOVING sale. All proceeds go to Sale PhilBlack Creek Building Supplies anthropic Educational Or7648 N. Island Hwy Sat & Sun ganization for women. May 19 & 20 8:30-4:00. GARAGE goods, & MOVING Sale Household hardware, Black Creek Buildingbcbs@teSupplies paints, etc. email: 7648 N. Island Hwy Sat & Sun lus.net May 19 & 20 8:30-4:00. HUGE LONGgoods, Weekend Yard Household hardware, Sale Sat.etc. 8-1 email: Resonant Light paints, bcbs@teTechnology 4875 N. Island lus.net Hwy across from Art Knapp s HUGE LONG Nursery Virgin Weekend Coconut Yard oil, Sale Sat. 8-1 Resonant Light Massage chair, Satellite Technology Gold 4875 plating N. Island dish/receiver. kit, Hwy across Knapp’s Electronic & offrom ce Art equip.. art. Nursery goods, Virgin Coconut oil, camping Mattresses, Massage Sports items, chair, kitchen, Satellite applidish/receiver. kit, ances, linens, Gold ladiesplating clothes Electronic & offi ce&equip.. size 10. Freebie box more art. camping goods, Mattresses, MISSION HILL area4988appliN. Sports items, kitchen, Island Mayclothes 19. ances, Hwy, linens,Sat, ladies 9am-2pm. Multi box Family Garsize 10. Freebie & more age Sale! Household, tools, MISSION HILLand area4988 N. kids toys, crafts more. Island Hwy, Sat, May 19. SARATOGA BEACH: 9am-2pm. Multi Family 8799 GarClarkson Rd.Household, Sat., May tools, 19, age Sale! 8-3. Rototiller, mower, kids toys, crafts and more.shing stuff, pressure washer, steel SARATOGA BEACH: 8799 fence posts, tools, collectibles, Clarkson Rd. garden books andSat., muchMay more!19, 8-3. Rototiller, mower, fishing stuff, pressure washer, steel fence posts, tools, collectibles, garden books and much more!
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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO GREAT Landlord seeks great tenant- 2-bdrms, quiet priv, clean. W/D, storage,fenced yrd, bus stop. 250-335-1599. MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor- 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800. MOUNT WASHINGTON Furnished Monthly Rentals Starting at $650 per month. Are you building or relocating. One, two, three and four bedroom Condos, Townhouses and Chalets available now. View on line at www.washingtonwaychalets.com call today 250 703 0018 or 250 743 2557 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 204-1111 Edgett Rd 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 4 appls - $775/mth Avil. June 1 303C 698 Aspen 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. $850/ mth Avail. Immed. 1130B 2nd Ave 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appliances. $775/mth Avail. June 1st 204-1810 Lake Trail 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 3 appls. $650/mth Avail. June 1st B2 - 130 Back Road 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 5 appls., $775/mth Avail. June 15th 13-199 31st Street 2 bed plus den 2 bath, 6 appls., N/S, N/P $1300/mth Avail. June 1
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 485 SQ. ft., retail or office, 5th & Cliffe, Courtenay, $700 mo total rent + HST 250-335-0351 737 SQ.FT., or 1474 sq.ft., or larger if needed, good exposure, parking and access at Cliffe and 20th, Courtenay, $10.75/sq.ft. plus triple net & HST. Call 250-335-0351. APPROX 1100 sq ft building, Tin Town, Courtenay. $950 + tax. July 1. (250)338-1562. SHOP/WAREHOUSE space. Cousins Rd. 1200 or 2250 sqft. 3 phase power. High ceilings. Office Area. I-2 Zoning. Available June 250-703-1644, 338-7476 evs.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS COMOX: 55+ park. 2 bdrm, W/D, oil heat. N/S. Refs req’d. $850. June 1. 250-339-1772.
HOMES FOR RENT DOWNTOWN COMOX, large heritage home, 4 bdrm, 4 bath, N/S, small dog on approval, $1250. June 1. (250)218-2452 EAST COURTENAY, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, fenced backyard, culde-sac, $1400. Lease. Avail July 1. Call 250-335-9163.
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TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units incl. 1 bdrm & den, 1 1/2 bath/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 $900/mth. BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, N/S, cat ok. Avail. Immed - $725/mth STONECROFT VILLAGE steps to downtown from this 2 bdrm & hobby rm, 2 bath condo, 5 appls, gas F/P, balcony, underground pkg, storage & bike rm, N/S, No pets. Adult oriented. Avail. Immed - $1,150/mth BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 4 appls, patio/balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 $750/mth FIVE OAKS VILLA 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, recently renovated, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 - $800/mth SOUTHVIEW MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water incl, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. May 1 - $600/mth SOUTHPOINT ESTATES 2 bdrm, 2 bath patio home, 5 appls, heat pump, elect. F/P, doubl garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 - $1,250/mth BRAIDWOOD MEWS 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 - $950/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 3 bdrm, 1 1/2bath, 3 appls, balcony, storage, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail Immed. $850/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. July 1 - $800/mth WALK TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 $775/mth ARGO COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl., N/S, cat neg. w/ref. Avail. June 1 $700/mth. Call Res. Mgr: 334-8602 BRAIDWOOD MEWS 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 6 appls, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 - $875/mth ASPEN COURT 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 5 appls, F/P, insuite storage, balcony, N/S, No pets. MANOR PARK 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 5 appls, F/P, insuite storage, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. July 1 $1,050/mth CLOSE TODOWNTOWN CTNY 2 bdrm, 1 bath duplex, 4 appls, N/S, small pet neg w/ref, Avail. Immed. $775/mth STONECROFT VILLAGE 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo with in walking distance of all amenities, 5 appls, gas F/P, 2 covered balconies, undergrnd pkg, storage & bike rm, adult oriented, N/S, No pets. avail. June 1 $1,100/mth BRAND NEW! Lovely, modern units in new 4-plex close to downtown Ctny, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 6 stainless steel appls, elect. F/P, upper units have balcony, pkg, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. June 1 $850 & $900/mth 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
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SPACIOUS New Townhouse offers luxurious living, privacy and security. Living and Dining room with 2 patio decks to relax. LARGE FAMILY BONUS ROOM. Well maintained, beautifully landscaped. Next to the new Cook House restaurant. 250-218-5608 caseydykeman@hotmail.com
EXECUTIVE OCEAN VIEW HOME – CAMPBELL RIVER AVAILABLE JULY 1 586 ASH STREET 4 bdrm executive residence with 180 degree view of Discovery Passage & the coast mountains. $1500/mo. Call (250)716-1764. References Required.
RURAL COMOX, close in, cozy 2 bdrm, reno’d. 5 new appl. NP/NS. Immed. $900. Refs (250)339-7784/ 702-2772
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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.
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1015 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay 1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES available in well-managed 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 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. See the difference. Please refer to available apartments listed below. TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222
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PINES APARTMENTS 1055-10th Street, Courtenay Avail. 2 Bdrm Suite. Completely renovated in adult oriented building with secure entry and elevator. Rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpets and drapes. Coin laundry on-site. No pets. Security deposit required. For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667
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.
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1252-9th St, Courtenay
TWO BEDROOM very unique suite in Courtenay’s prime heritage apartment building. Completely renovated. Huge country kitchen. Large sundeck. Full sized appliances. Unique cross ventilation floor plan. Bright and spacious. Rent includes heat, hot water and free laundry. This is a very special suite. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
Spacious & completely renovated 3 bedroom suite, in quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required.
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TWO BEDROOM bright, spacious corner suite in a modern building just three blocks from downtown. Large kitchen with full-sized appliances. In suite storage and laundry. Well maintained, quiet mature building. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.
TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. Independent Living for Seniors “The Affordable Alternative” TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite - spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox walking distance to everything. In suite storage. Extra large kitchen and dining area. Resident social room. Elevator and security entry. A very well maintained and well managed building. Call Greg @ 250-3391222.
WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated top floor suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/ dryer. New appliances. Within walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and well managed building with quiet, mature neighbours. Resident social room. Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. Security entry. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM with unique cross ventilation floor plan. Nicely renovated. Very bright and spacious — southern exposure overlooking private garden. Located just two blocks form Comox Mall and near Filberg Park. No pets. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. ONE BEDROOM nicely renovated in a quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Very spacious. Well maintained and managed. Elevator and Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667
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1045 Cumberland Road, Courtenay BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1 bedroom condos available close to downtown. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults. Bus stop is conveniently located out front. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.
123 Back Road, Courtenay 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.
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ST. BRELADES 146 Back Road, Courtenay FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, wall-to-wall carpets, blinds. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location. Walking distance to Superstore and North Island College.
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COMOX VALLEY Beautiful 5 quiet acres, fruit trees, Dove Creek Rd., 7 min to Courtenay 3 min. to Mt. Washington. Charming 2-bdrm Character home, fully furn. Lg. screen t.v. Huge master bdrm, Hot tub. + separate award winning “Hobbit Style” guest house/bath house. Heavenly rural retreat for responsible N/S, N/D. Adult orientated, refs. $1500 + DD. Avail June - Oct.15 250-8308181 dovecott@telus.net
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250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca BRAND NEW 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home in Puntledge area, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $1,250/mth UNION BAY COTTAGE Bachelor style, 1 bath, fridge & hot plate, hydro incl, suits single occupant, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 $490/mth CTNY EAST RANCHER 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 15 - $1,200/mth 3 YR OLD HOME in Ctny East, 1,800sq.ft. 3 bdrm plus bonus room, 2 bath, 5 appls, hardwood flooring, gas F/P, double garage, private back yrd. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $1,400/mth CTNY EAST RANCHER 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, double garage, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 $1,400/mth EAST CTNY 4 bdrm, 3 bath home on a cul-de-sac, 5 appls, duble garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 - $1,300
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4640B Northland Place 3 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. S Garage, $1025/mth Available May 15 289B Nim Nim Pl 4 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P 6 appls., S garage, $1150/mth Available Immed. 1226 Mason Ave 3 bed, 3 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls., D/garage, $1500/mth Available July 1
OFFICE/RETAIL 220SQFT RETAIL/OFFICE 1787 Comox Ave. Avail. June 1. 320 sq.ft. can be expanded to 640 sq.ft. Avail Aug 1 Downtown Comox 339-0172 910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth
7682 Armstrong Road 2 bed plus Den, 2 bath, N/S, 5 appliances, $1200/mth Avail Immed.
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
2464 Valleyview Drive 3 bed, 2 bath, N/S, 5 appls., $1300/mth Avail June 1st
DOWNTOWN 5TH St., Courtenay, high profile retail location, approx 1300 sq ft, avail Aug/2012. Call 250-897-2402.
718 Wallace Cres 4 bed, 2 bath, N/S, 5 appls., S Garage $1500/mth Available July 1
SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION BEAUTIFUL FURNISHED 2bdrm view condo in Comox. Avail for month of July. W/D, parking, utils, wi-fi, cable incld. $1000. Call (604)414-0972.
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2 bdrm, 2nd level condo located on desirable, quiet cul-desac features new renovations with 5 appl, storage & patio area; ideally located near schools, College, & Aquatic Centre; N/S; N/P; $800/month; immediate possession
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Bright, 2 bdrm units feature main & second level entry, 2 appl, & on site coin-op laundry; ideally located near all amenities & on bus routes; N/S; N/P; rents from $700/mo; immediate possession
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Moments to the river or the downtown core, heritage home offers vaulted ceiling w/hand troweled details, fir hardwood floors & crown mouldings while upgraded kitchen 1.5 bathrooms lend a modern feel; Must-see home offers up to 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 4 appl. & garage; Landscaping is simple & easy to keep; Pet considered w/deposit. $1200/month. Avail. June 1
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Quiet townhouse complex conveniently located in West Courtenay features corner town-home unit w/living down & 2 bdrms up; 5 appl, semi-private patio, & covered carport; N/S; N/P; $825/mo; immediate possession
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CARS 1997 HONDA CRV, green, only 197,000 kms, exc cond, new brakes & speakers, $6900 obo. (250)941-7335 or kj.mcgrath@hotmail.com 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
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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 It’s a Holy Day – on May 23, Bahá’ís celebrate the declaration of the Báb. ~~~ “All praise be to God Who hath, through the power of Truth, sent down this Book unto His servant, that it may serve as a shining light for all mankind…” The Báb www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041gh250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org
Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship Services 1st & 3rd Sundays at 4pm
We’ve Got Some Space For You!
Young People’s Program, Weddings, Memorials, Spiritual Exploration
www.cvuf.ca
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250 Beach Drive, Comox
250-338-5811
250-890-9262
MENNONITE UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH (BLACK CREEK) A Christ centered faith community dedicated to the Worship of God and the promotion of peace and social justice in His name.
Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM Sunday School: 10:30 AM 2277 Enns Road, Black Creek. Pastor Gordon Carter Office: 250.337.5341 Email: carter.gord@gmail.com
Comox Valley
Sunday Service Church School Full Wheelchair Access
@ 10:30 am
of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning
250 BEACH AVENUE
Rev. Maggie Enwright 250-339-3966
Join us this Sunday
Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre
COMOX UNITED
www.centralchurchefc.com Hearing Assistance
Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jake Hron
www.comoxunitedchurch.com
Lil 250-338-7727 (office)
St. George’s
LUTHERAN
6th & Fitzgerald Ave.
Courtenay “The church with a heart in the heart of the city”
(ELCIC)
“A place for you: John 14:2 2182 Comox Avenue, Comox
10 AM Pastor A. Ronald Sedo 250-339-3933
E-Mail: features@comoxvalleyrecord.com
web: web.mac.com/shepherdcomox email: shepherdcomox@mac.com
RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH
CUMBERLAND UNITED CHURCH
Comox Community Baptist Church
“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”
Sunday Worship & Children’s Program Followed by a Potluck Lunch Choir Practice Wed. 7:15 pm Eve Mark, Choir Director 250-338-4785
Rev. Julianne Kasmer, Minister
www.resonatechurch.ca
250-400-7800
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
467 - 4th Street (just east of Fitzgerald)
725 Aspen Rd., Comox
Service 10:30am Guest Speaker: 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.
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
2946 Kilpatrick Ave. Church Phone: 250-338-1312 Morning Services 11 am Coming June 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Nightly at 7pm: Four nights of gospel meetings with Dr. James Adams of Ohio. Come expecting and you will receive.
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)
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Canadian Baptists of Western Canada
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
250-338-5811
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Wally Fry
stgeorgeuc@shaw.ca www.stgeorgesunitedchurch.com
10:00AM at Cape Lazo Middle School Everyone Welcome
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COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN
Nursery-Grade 7
at 11 am
Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay 250-338-8221 www.cvsalarmy.ca church@cvsalarmy.ca
Independent - Fundamental
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Minister: Peggy Jensen
1st Street & Penrith
~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~
PRESBYTERIAN
Sunday Worship
250-334-4961
We’ve Got Some Space For You!
Community Church
WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:
SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:30 am SUNDAY SCHOOL
Nourish Your Spirit. Heal the World.
(at Comox United Church)
THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
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
Need to Spread the Word? Word?
We Can Help!
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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