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Woman plunges from Hornby cliff Erin Haluschak Record Staff
A 70-year-old woman visiting Hornby Island died Saturday when she fell off a cliff in Helliwell Provincial Park, located on the southeast tip of the Island. Witnesses noted the woman was walking along the edge of the cliff around 3 p.m. when she appeared to have bent over to have a closer look at something on the ground or possibly tie a shoe, and fell over the edge, Doug Chinnery, deputy chief of the Hornby Island Fire Department, noted to media. “We arrived on scene and found our patient at the bottom of the cliff motionless. There were two civilian rescuers who had some first aid training who were making their way to the patient at the time,” he explained. Chinnery added the fire department set up their
rigging system and a few members were lowered to help out. “Around the time that our members got to our patient, the Coast Guard from French Creek also arrived. The three teams of rescuers worked on the patient for awhile, and were unable to restore a pulse at that point. They loaded her onto the Coast Guard boat and took her into Tribune Bay where the air ambulance was waiting,” he said. Tony Law, chair of the Islands Trust Fund, told media the accident is upsetting for all residents. “We are all aware that the high cliffs can be dangerous, but at the same time, we want to see the view, and we want to experience it. One thing we need to keep in mind is that thousands of visitors come to Hornby every year, and this is the first accident like this that I’ve known of,” he noted.
AN UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN, believed to be from the Nanaimo area, died when she plunged off a cliff Saturday at Helliwell Provincial Park on Hornby Island. FILE PHOTO He added the coroner is investigating the incident. “We will see what can be done to increase the safe-
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this to increase the safety of people visiting the park,” he said. The name of the woman,
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St. Joe’s electronic system offline while it’s being repaired Renée Andor Record Staff
The entertainment technology at St. Joseph’s General Hospital has been shut down and removed for troubleshooting purposes. Health Resource Group (HRG) Inc. — which installed 160 prototype touch-pad personal access terminals at no cost to the hospital — was at St. Joseph’s last week to assess ongoing problems with the system. According to HRG CEO Ken Grant, the servers and operating systems were removed and taken back to the company’s office in Vancouver for further testing, with the expectation that the system will be back at the hospital within 30 days, problems fixed. “We decided just to shut it down and (we will) reboot it in 30 days with everything up and running,” said
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However, the system had intermittent functionality problems when working, and at other times it shut down completely, leaving hospital patients without any electronic entertain-
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According to Murphy, St. Joe’s will continue to work with HRG, and has offered help from its information technology staff, but she also noted the hospital will look at other options for entertainment. “We’re working with HRG, and we will also explore other options in regards to this as needed,” said Murphy. “Any time you’re dealing with a ser-
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No flight, no refund Scott Stanfield Record Staff
Conner Copeman had intended to catch a Central Mountain Air flight from Campbell River to Vancouver on the evening of April 20. Instead, the wheelchair-bound member of Cumberland council went home. Apparently, his standard-powered chair was too heavy, according to CMA policy. “They were willing to help facilitate some sort of rental on the other end, which is a kind thought but the setup is quite unique to the person that has the wheelchair,” said Copeman, who needed to travel with an assistant. “It’s not renting a car...It was just disappointing, to say the least.” Normally when he flies, Copeman’s chair is placed in storage. Using a specialized Washington chair, he is boosted into a seat on the plane. Copeman’s wheelchair is nearly 300 pounds which, he notes, exceeds the airline’s maximum wheelchair weight of 120 pounds. Still, he feels the aircraft is “more than capable of taking this type of weight and this type of standard chair.” He questions why the airline did not inform him of the weight issue ahead of time. “At the very least, if they can’t
provide access to the disabled then they should pronounce that when they have sections in paperwork to allow you to be handicapped and fly with them. If they have the documentation available, it should contain the restrictions,” said Copeman, noting other disabled travelers have encountered the same obstacle with CMA. “From my perspective it’s a matter of policy. I may not be an aircraft structural engineer but there’s no reason why these workhorses, these turbo-propped planes can’t take that type of weight, the luggage that they pack. Extra items for air freight quite commonly would challenge this type of weight.” Central Mountain Air operates a fleet of 14 twin-engine, 18-seat turboprop planes. Maximum load capacity on the Beech 1900D is 659 kilograms or 1,430 pounds, its website states. The Dornier 328 and Dash 8-300 can carry up to 50 passengers. CMA contracts four planes and flight crews to Air Canada/Jazz, with flights in B.C. and Alberta. Calls to management were not returned. The airline has reimbursed Copeman’s worker but has not reimbursed his ticket. He booked the flight with a different agency, through which CMA said he needs to negotiate. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Educating immigrants about our education system Immigrant Welcome Centre helps newcomers to Comox Valley Scott Stanfield Record Staff
A small percentage of immigrants settle in rural areas of Canada. Most wind up in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, says Rachel Blaney, executive director of the Immigrant Welcome Centre. The organization, which serves the Comox Valley and Campbell River, hopes to increase the number coming to the Comox Valley. “A broader spectrum of people are coming to Canada,” Blaney said in a presentation to the regional district committee of the whole. While senior levels of government are actively attracting immigrants, Blaney is concerned about expectations regarding our native tongues. “The biggest changes we’re seeing are around making sure people have high levels of English or French before they come,” she said in an interview. “I have concerns about that because it does narrow who’s coming to the country. The major-
ity of people who do come to Canada have basic English.” The centre has served about 18 countries in the past six months. Most immigrants who move to Vancouver Island hail from the U.S. or the United Kingdom, but it is people from other countries who require the centre’s services. Vietnam, China and the Philippines are the top three ‘source countries’ served. Aside from challenges associated with not knowing people or processes such as school registration, Blaney said a perception suggests rural communities offer fewer opportunities than urban centres. In some countries, for instance, she said parents who want quality education for their children need to move to a big city because it can’t be found in rural places. “There’s many layers to it, but definitely part of that layer is educating people that our system is our education system, it doesn’t matter what part of the province or the country you’re in, that’s the system you go through,” Blaney said. “There’s definitely some barriers to a rural community.” Canada admits an
IMMIGRANTS average 260,000 newcomers a year. Last year, 34,776 immigrants came to B.C., but just 4,173 (12 per cent) moved to small communities. Premier Christy Clark, through her jobs plan, expects one million jobs will be created in B.C. in the next decade. One-third of the positions will need to be filled by immigrants. Courtenay director Jon Ambler asked how the centre answers questions that suggest immigrants take jobs away from unemployed Canadians. “The attitude is an issue, but the reality is a lot of employers are looking for skilled workers and they can’t find anyone in Canada who can take those positions,” Blaney said. “When we look at it we’re looking from our lens, but it’s important to look at a bigger lens. There are businesses that are travelling and recruiting 400 people out of a particular country and helping them come here.” She said it’s important to recognize the shortage of skilled workers during the present economic downturn. “As people retire
it’s going to increase,” Blaney said. Federal Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenny has noted a shortage of welders in northern parts of Canada. A further example is the northern B.C. town of Mackenzie, which Blaney said is having difficulty finding truck drivers.
“Again, we’re fighting this issue where smaller communities are struggling because they can’t get those people in to do the work. And immigrants who might have those skill sets don’t know how to move to smaller communities in a way that they’re going to feel supported to do so,” Blaney said. “I think
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available. From 7 p.m. June 23 to 7 a.m. June 24 participants will walk This year’s Comox the Vanier Track. Each Valley Relay For Life team is encouraged to is shaping up to be the take turns walking laps largest on Vancouver with all teammates Island. staying at the track for According to local the duration, though co-ordinator Patti Mertz urges people to Mertz, the team tally participate even if they on Wednesday was 63 are unable to stay for — which is the same as the entire night. the total number Cancer surviof teams at the vors are invited end of last year’s The community of event. Comox Valley wants to take out to the prewalk reception She’s expecting over 70 teams time to remember the people dinner, but they need to pre-registo sign up by the that we’ve lost to cancer, to ter by calling the time the 12-hour celebrate the lives of cancer Canadian Cancer relay starts on survivors and to make a Society’s Comox June 23. And “when commitment to fighting back Valley unit office at 250-338-5454. you combine that against cancer … The entire with the number Patti Mertz Comox Valley of cancer suris invited out to vivors that usuwalk the survivor lap ally come out to the money together. Standard registra- (the first one) and/or reception, plus volunteers and members of tion is $20 until June light a luminary for a the community that 4, late registration is lost loved one. Mertz noted that come to take part in $25 until June 22, and the luminary ceremo- youth registration is most members of this year’s organizing ny, we actually expect $15 until June 22. And “if you don’t committee have been to have about 1,000 people on the site this think you can put a touched by cancer in year,” said Mertz. “It’s team together but some way — either by an exceptional year for still want to be a par- knowing someone who the Comox Valley, and ticipant, you can also was diagnosed or are a it will make this the join one of the teams survivor themselves. “And we know that biggest Relay For Life that has room still,” some of our committee on Vancouver Island explained Mertz. To see the list of members have family this year. “The community of teams still taking Comox Valley wants to more members, visit take time to remem- www.relaybc.ca, select ber the people that Comox Valley from we’ve lost to cancer, to the drop down menu, celebrate the lives of click register and select cancer survivors and to a team from the list make a commitment to fighting back against cancer, and I think Relay For Life is a wonderful opportunity for everybody to come and take part in that.” Teams are usually 10 to 15 people and each participant is responsible for raising $100, or teams can fundraise as a group and pool their
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Photographer doing her part Renée Andor Record Staff
A young Comox Valley photographer will donate funds from her photo shoots to Relay For Life. Grade 12 Vanier student Katie Clarkson, owner of Clarkson Photography, will offer a sitting and four edits for $30 until the end of this month, with all proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society via Relay For Life. This is Clarkson’s third annual Photo Shoot for Cancer and her third year participating in Relay For Life. “We started doing Relay For Life right after my mom survived it (cancer),” said Clarkson of her and her family. “I wanted to figure out a way to raise money for the Cancer Society … and my dad was like ‘you should use your photography somehow’ so I started up a photo shoot and it’s now in the third year.” And this year, Clarkson has found a way to give even more “If people are going through cancer treatments and they want a family photo or portraits done, they can just contact me and it will be a free portrait session,” explained Clarkson.
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WHITEWATER-LOVING KAYAKERS WILL frolic on the Puntledge River this weekend. PHOTO BY DAVE PROTHERO
‘World-class river’ awaiting Puntledge River Paddle Festival offers whitewater thrills Record Staff Offering something for paddlers of all levels, the Puntledge River will play host to an abundance of kayakers this weekend. The eighth annual Puntledge River Paddle Festival is scheduled for May 25 to 27, and promises an adventurefilled weekend as the Island’s only festival celebrating whitewater kayaking. “This (festival) is unique due to the features of the Puntledge River and the fact that during the festival, the flows are regulated by BC Hydro,” explained one of the festival’s organizers, David Prothero. He added the Vancouver Island Whitewater Paddling Society (VIWPS) has developed a relationship with BC Hydro for a five-year recreational study, which looks for the benefits of having a water release and its impacts on other users of the river. He noted the festival, which will be headquartered at the Maple Pool Campsite at 4685 Headquarters Road, has something for everyone interesting in paddling. “We have guided runs for beginner and intermediate paddlers to show them the lines down different sections. We run some beginner sessions on
the lower reaches of with check-in and reg- raffle draw with prizes the Puntledge River, istration beginning Fri- and a special perforso those with a bit of day night, and shuttles mance Saturday night. There will also experience can partici- to the river beginning be rafting pate provided trips available they have padFor experienced paddlers, through Destiny dling gear and River Advena whitewater there are different sections to tures Saturday kayak/canoe,” paddle, which will provide and Sunday, Prothero said. with two to three “For expe- challenges. The upper run is trips a day. rienced pad- class four to five, with a numCost to attend dlers, there are ber of slides and waterfalls; it the festival is different sec$35 for adults, tions to paddle, is truly a world-class river. which will proDave Prothero $10 for teens and $15 for local padvide challenges. The upper run is 8:30 a.m. Saturday and dlers, with a mandatoclass four to five, with running throughout ry VIWPS membership of $15 per person. The a number of slides and the day. During the evening, fee includes camping, waterfalls; it is truly a there will be a num- shuttles, insurance and world-class river.” Prothero added orga- ber of games run by one raffle ticket. For more informanizers are hoping to students from Outdoor attract between 150 to Pursuits Programme, a tion about the festival, 200 paddlers this year, throw bag contest, a visit surfkayak.org.
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Garage sale for CCSS The Cumberland Community Schools Society is a non-profit charity that has been working in the Village of Cumberland since 2000 out of Cumberland Elementary School. There are many ways to support the CCSS and to get involved with strengthening the opportunities for youth and families in Cumberland. On May 27 the CCSS huge garage sale runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gym at Cumberland Elementary. All proceeds from donated items go to support programming at the CCSS. If you have any items to donate you can drop them off in the gym at Cumberland Elementary on May 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or phone Jennifer at 250336-7902 if you need items picked up. One of three community schools in the Comox Valley, the CCSS provides a healthy, locally sourced hot lunch program four days a week with partial and full subsidies available for families needing support, and excellent-quality, free, after school programming. The CCSS is also beginning to offer Community Programs for residents of the Village of Cumberland as capacity builds. After school programs run in three sessions throughout the year and this spring, the CCSS is offering 17 programs, servicing 196 students and parents. These programs are able to be run because of the generosity of volunteers who contribute their time and energy to make them possible along with important core funding from SD71, grants from the Coastal Spirit Fund and the Province of British Columbia, and contributions from local businesses and individuals. If you have program ideas, visit www.cumberlandcommunityschools.com and follow the link under “Get Involved” to submit an idea through the online form. The co-ordinator can be reached at ccss.coordinator@gmail.com. — Cumberland Community Schools Society
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COMOX MEDICAL CLINIC and Rocky Mountain Café have hatched a plan to donate a portion from sandwich sales at the Comox eatery to the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life.
Fight cancer with sandwich snack Rocky Mountain Café and Comox Medical Clinic are teaming up to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life happening June 23 and 24 in the Comox Valley. An office manager from the clinic recently passed away from breast cancer. To honour her memory and to make a contribution the fight against cancer, co-workers from the clinic and the staff at the café wanted to do something special. The idea was hatched to have the doctors create unique sandwich recipes with fun names, which would be put together and sold at Rocky Mountain Café.
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The author, Lawrence Foort was born at home on Quadra Island during a violent pacific storm.
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Highland Games ALL THINGS SCOTTISH The 17th annual Comox Valley Highland Games would not feel right without time-honoured traditions such as the heavy games, dancing and piping, which always sounds better accompanied by highland drumming. The event, which had the best weather Saturday on an-otherwise damp Victoria Day long weekend, also featured the popular Westie Walk. At bottom right, Tater warms up for the big walk by cuddling with a young admirer. Vendors sold a wide assortment of Celtic-flavoured merchandise at Lewis Park, including small but informative books explaining the history of many Scottish names. Coun. Hugh MacKinnon of Comox celebrated his heritage by wearing a kilt and Mayor Larry Jangula of Courtenay praised the event while selling tickets at the Knights of Columbus food booth. PHOTOS BY MARK ALLAN
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SSO trumpeting youth Sheldon Faulk in spotlight for Spring Bloom concerts at Old Church Theatre in Courtenay Katherine Gibson Contributor
GEMINI DANCE STUDIOS presents its final show after three decades in the Comox Valley when it offers its annual year-end production this weekend at the Sid Williams Theatre. PHOTO BY BOOMER JERRITT
Gemini ending with final show In the heart of Tin Town, at Gemini Dance Studios, is one of the most creative performing arts communities in the Comox Valley ready to show off their talent in their annual year-end show, Showtime 2012. The studio is made up of a blend of extremely talented faculty, dedicated parents and students devoted to the performing arts. What every dancer at the studio knows is that they feel welcomed, are asked to do their best, and then encouraged to grow and develop their abilities as a dancer and performer. Showtime 2012 is Gemini Dance Studios’ final show after 30 years of nurturing young dancers; some of whom have gone on to dance professionally all over the world. Many of the pieces in this year’s show have been performed at the North Island Festival of Performing Arts in the Comox Valley, the Danceworks Festival in Victoria including their Gala performances held in Sidney and at the Royal Theatre in Victoria, as well as the No Borders Group Dance Competition in Surrey and CORE Dance Competition in Nanaimo. Many of these performers and their pieces have been given awards and honoured with bursaries, gala invitations, trophies, medals, and scholarships. The studio and its faculty wants the Comox Valley to
know about the incredible young talent being nurtured by their teachers and choreographers, and to encourage everyone to buy a ticket to see one or both of the shows. The studio is made up of small children just learning to point their toes to young adult pre-professional calibre dancers, and the show will be a wonderful mix of all types of dance: tap, musical theatre, jazz, modern, ballet, voice and lyrical. Beautiful Beginnings: May 26 and 27, 2 p.m. at the Sid Williams Theatre. Evolution: May 25 and June 1, 7 p.m. at the Sid Williams Theatre. Core Dance Competition awards to Gemini Dancers include: • Meghan Caine received a scholarship to Triple Heat Summer School for her diversity of discipline. Meghan is a very accomplished singer, actress, and dancer. • Meghan and Shannon Caine received a gift from recording artist Stephanie Lang for a two-hour vocal lesson as a result of their song and dance duet Couple-ASisters. • Liam Galway received a scholarship to attend the mentorship program in Los Angeles including classes, videos, and all sorts of outstanding experiences. This was a result of his many stage talents. — Gemini Dance Studios
Precocious talent flourishes in the Comox Valley. Ready in the wings is young Sheldon Faulk, a trumpeter so talented that Strathcona Symphony conductor Pippa Williams predicts he will have a brilliant future. “Sheldon produces a clean, beautiful sound, something that usually takes years to acquire. As with a great singing voice, this ability is something he was born with — something that comes naturally.” And she might be right. Sheldon comes from a family of musicians. His parents Ken and Violet both studied music and his five siblings have also played trumpet. As the symphony’s principal trumpet player, Sheldon takes the honour in stride. Unlike the often extroverted personalities of most first trumpeters, the Grade 11 student, who attends Campbell River Christian School, is somewhat self-effacing and humble. He credits the SSO with much of his success. “The atmosphere of the SSO is very nurturing, super supportive. I want to stay with the orchestra as long as possible.” The Black Creek-born student plans to study architecture in Alberta upon graduation, so his tenure with the SSO might be short. But while he is still with us, we can hear him play The Trumpeter’s Lullaby in the symphony’s upcoming concert, Spring Bloom. This Leroy Anderson classic, written in 1949, features this bold, brassy instrument in a gentle, moving melody that audiences will instantly recognize. Sheldon’s piece will be one in a bouquet of pieces chosen by Williams to welcome spring. “I’ve assembled a mix of composers and styles that will include a few surprises,” teases the SSO conductor. “It’s a program of beautiful melodies to welcome spring. I want to offer the audience some new experiences, some musical surprises.” The Lyric Suite by Edvard Grieg, originally written for piano, but newly arranged for orchestra, and the moody Verdi Overture to La Forza del Destino, will highlight the skills of the orchestra as they move between
SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD SHELDON FAULK will be featured by the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra this weekend. modern and classic pieces. Also on the program is Tchaikovsky’s emotive Andante from Symphony No. 5. “This is a challenging program, one that has pushed our players,” Williams says. “But they’ve nailed these pieces. I’m delighted with the sound and skill of these musicians.” The SSO is a community orchestra with players ranging in age from 12 to more than 70. In its sixth year, it offers new and experienced players an opportunity to make music and share it with the community. As with so much that happens in the Valley, the SSO is volunteer-driven and operates on a limited budget. “It’s a privilege to work on
behalf of this orchestra,” said SSO president Michele Morton. “We are a small community that does great things, and the SSO is an example of what can happen when people work together. “Volunteers do everything, from setting up chairs for concerts, to providing treats at intermission, to sitting on our board of directors. Our reward is listening to the beautiful music the orchestra creates.” Spring Bloom takes place this Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Old Church Theatre at 755 Harmston Ave. in Courtenay. Tickets are available from Long & McQuade, Blue Heron Books, Laughing Oyster Books, or at the door.
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Music veteran playing at Joe’s parents preferred, to the Mexican and Hawaiian music that were part of the musical melting pot of the Los Angeles area. Quickly mastering acoustic and electric guitar, banjo, and mandolin, Tim was also introduced at a young age to the rudiments of Hawaiian steel guitar by his grandfather. Over a short period of time he became extremely fluent in Delta bottleneck and bluegrass dobro techniques as well. Williams will grace the stage this Thursday at Courtenay’s Joe’s Garage at 115 Fifth St. in Courtenay. Tickets are available at Bop City Records in Courtenay or on a firstcome basis for more at the door.
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TIM WILLIAMS PLAYS live in Joe’s Garage on May 24, not May 28 as we were previously informed. Joe’s is a restaurant venue with limited seating. The kitchen opens at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 8:30. Reserved seating is for dinner
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The Brett Martens String Band returns this Thursday for its second performance this year, in response to an overwhelming number of requests to have them back. Last February the band played to a full house, and no doubt this will happen one more time. Brett is one of Vancouver Island’s most astounding young guitar pickers; currently touring with The Marc Atkinson Trio, Caravan with Daniel Lapp, and leading his new band the Brett Martens String Band. His zeal for music is addictive, passionate, and fun; his playing has been described as enlivening, creative, engaging, and exciting. The band follows the sound of Django Reinhardt and the Quintette du Hotclub de France, a musi-
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Olympic dreams – and empty wallets Earle Couper Record Staff
Like sands through the hourglass, so flows the cash from the wallets of Canada’s top beach volleyball players as they try to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games. Carding money from Sport Canada’s Athlete Assistance Plan – which had been tentatively approved for 20 players – has been held back for six months by a Volleyball Canada appeal concerning a player who had been cut from the men’s team. With the Olympic clock counting down, the players say they have hit the limit of their personal credit cards and cannot afford plane tickets to the crucial Europe qualifying tournaments for the July 27 to Aug. 12 Games. The men’s team of Martin Reader of Comox and Josh Binstock of Toronto are among those affected by the lack of funds. Also affected are Maverick Hatch of Comox and his partner Sam Schachter. Volleyball Canada says it will pay for the flights of beach volleyball players to Europe in the form of an interest-free loan. “If it’s an issue for them, we’ll buy their air tickets for the tournaments (in Prague, Moscow and Rome),” said Ed Drakich, Volleyball Canada’s high performance director for beach volleyball, in an article in the Globe and Mail. “The carding [money] is on hold because of the appeal process,” said Drakich, adding that the appeal process has dragged on an unusually long time.
COMOX VALLEY ATHLETES Maverick Hatch (left) and Martin Reader are among the Canadian beach volleyball players who have been forced to fund their Olympic dreams. Seven-year veteran Rich VanHuizen is making an appeal after not being picked for the national squad this year. “It is the responsibility of Volleyball Canada to determine the eligibility of their athletes for carding and to provide this information to Sport Canada,” explained Len Westerberg, Sport Canada media relations adviser. “The appeal process ... is internal to Volleyball Canada, and Sport Canada is unable to complete the carding process until Volleyball Canada completes its appeal process.” The women’s team of Heather Bansley and Liz Maloney have spent thou-
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sands of dollars out of their pockets to fund their Olympic dream and said they will turn down the national body’s late offers to lend money to players. Ranked 29th on the world tour, Reader and Binstock have three Olympic qualifying events left – the May 22-27 Prague Open plus tournaments in Mos-
cow and Rome. They can advance to the 24-team Olympic field as a regional (NORCECA) representative if they win the Continental Cup in Mazatlan, Mexico in late June. Reader won last year’s Continental Cup with a different partner. Reader said he and Binstock financed their Olym-
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site. “Volleyball Canada has not given them any funding support, which is part of their mandate. Also their carding money has been put on hold for the past six months because of an arbitration between Volleyball Canada and a member of the national team. “The carding money is given by Sport Canada and ranges from $900-$1,500 a month. Until the arbitration is resolved it effects 20 athletes. The athletes have only a few more events to qualify for the Olympics and need Canadians to support them to help them qualify for London. “Every donation today will allow these athletes to focus on competing. The support is needed now! CAN Fund created this Emergency Fund a few days ago. Thank you in advance for considering to give and help them succeed on the world stage.” The donation line is http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?registratio nID=1446366&langPref=e n-CA. “This is a rare opportunity to get a tax receipt with the donation through the CAN Fund,” Reader said Friday in an e-mail to the Record as he waited to board a flight to Prague. “It will go directly to our sport where normally donations go to a pool of hundreds of athletes and it is luck of the draw. The goal is $60,000 and we are at about $25,000 right now,” said Reader, adding he hopes he and Hatch’s hometown community can come together and help out as much as they can.
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Glacier Kings part ways with Butcher Kalan Anglos Special to the Record
After a frustrating finish to the 2011-2012 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season, the Comox Valley Glacier Kings have released head coach Jordan Butcher. In his inaugural season as head coach, Butcher led the Icemen to a 21-18-3 record, with the team taking the VIJHL North Division crown for the second time in as many years. However, despite a talentladen lineup, the Glacier Kings were upset in the first round of playoffs by the Kerry Park Islanders. After spending the 20092010 and 2010-2011 seasons
lived tenure as the assistant to with the Iceformer head coach I’ll be back. I learned a lot and I men? “WatchJim McLean, many ing these kids expected Butcher realized I love coaching just as much grow, not just was being groomed as I loved playing. Jordan Butcher as hockey playfor the role. Even ers but indias a teenager playing for the Kings, Butcher That spelled trouble in the viduals, and watching some showed promise as a great playoffs, when the Kings of them get picked up on leader. Yet in his first season were ousted by the last- the various Junior A teams at the helm, the 25-year- seeded Islanders in seven after our season ended – that’s the most gratifying old Butcher experienced a games. “We played good enough part for me, personally.” roller coaster ride. Asked about his reaction In the early parts of the to win,” said Butcher of the regular season, things were season-ending defeat. “We to his release, Butcher had firing on all cylinders and had a good team and I felt this to offer: “At the time, after two months, the Gla- we played stronger as the yeah, I was surprised. We cier Kings owned a division season went on. It’s unfor- had a good team and we best 11-4 record. But then tunate we won’t have the accomplished quite a bit, the November swoon kicked chance to build off what we but if they (owners Dave in, and the Yetis went the did this year – that’s the and Marsha Webb) feel a new voice is needed then rest of the year without most disappointing part.” What was the most sat- that’s their prerogative and winning more than three games in a single month. isfying part of his short- I respect that.
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“I don’t take it as a shot against my coaching skills, and because of that I can’t dwell on it.” It is likely Butcher will take the next season off as far as coaching duties, even though his keen hockey sense has given him a few options. But don’t expect the youngest head coach in Glacier Kings’ history to be off duty long. “I’ll be back,” said Butcher. “I learned a lot and I realized I love coaching just as much as I loved playing. “Even though I have way more to learn, I’m not going to give up. I’m going to keep learning and keep growing and doing what I love to do.”
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Pool league completes another successful season The Comox Valley Pool League has wrapped up its fourth season. Each year the interest in organized league play continues to grow and the competition is there for all skill levels. Players say this wouldn’t be possible if they didn’t have such a great league operator in Rose Kantor. “She takes her time organizing a league that fits all skill levels of play and puts in the time running many events to help players improve their skills. She is one dedicated lady to the sport of pool in the Valley,” a CVPL player stated. “I’m grateful for all the compliments the players give me for a job well done, but what really makes me happy is when I see all their smiling faces at the banquet cheering,” Kantor said. “I know then I’ve accomplished what I started out to do four years ago. I couldn’t have done it without all of the players. Thank you for making my dream a reality!” This season, playoffs were a double knockout, no handicaps for the A Division and double knockout, handicapped for the B Division. Finishing first in the league was last year’s playoff champions Chalk-A-Holics, and going into playoffs every team was out to take them down. And take them down is what the Sharpshooters (who play out of the Avalanche) did. Finishing third were the Cue Fellas with
THE A DIVISION champion Sharpshooters are (from left) Brian Ferguson, Dave Bilinsky, Johnny Cearns, Sandra Shelvey and Greg Shelvey. Sunnydale Sliders fourth. Fifth and sixth were Choc-O-Lot and Sociables, seventh and eighth were Are We High? and Classics. There are also new champions in the B Division, Chalk-N-Awe who play out of Chalk Lounge in the Westerly. Second were La Masse, third Cue-
Tease, fourth Bridge Patrol, fifth and sixth Odds R and 3 Sticks & A Rack. “I believe the most important award of the season is the Good Sportsmanship Award,” Kantor said. “When players play the sport by showing their best sportsmanship during every match it creates a fun league for all.
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This season the players voted in Choc-O-Lot – good job everyone!” Greg and Sandra Shelvey took home Top Lady and Top Male in the league. Dominick Grenier had the Most Consecutive Wins with 20 and Kyle Little was
the Most Improved Player. The Butt Head, a new yearly award all in good fun, went to Johnny Cearns. Each season the league wouldn’t be so successful without the support of its sponsors: Avalanche Bar & Grill, Labatt’s, Morningstar Golf Course, The Bridge, Island Honda, Vicky’s Form, Chalk in the Westerly, Delicado’s, Jump Camp, Islander Pizza, Kelsey at ReThink Designs, CV Fitness, Apollo Tattoo, Ski Tak Hut, Crown Isle Golf Resort, Al McDougall, Sunnydale Golf Course, Kal Tire and C.A.P. Billiards Ltd. “Thanks to the Avalanche for the wonderful awards banquet dinner they sponsored
for the fourth year. Chris from Yiamas Greek Taverna cooked the dinner,” Kantor added. The CVPL Summer Singles League goes every Wednesday at the Avalanche and winter team events
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2$ for
5
4
2$ for
McCain
4
International or Crescendo Pizza
Perogies
227-284gr
for
99 3
907gr
Dairyland
454gr
500ml
3
99
Pickles
Quality Foods
for
Unico
4
1lt
Beans, Chick Peas or Lentils
2$ for
5
for
4lt
326gr
3
Gain
Febreze
Liquid Laundry Detergent
Laundry Detergent 2.95lt or 3.1kg
12
99
Fabric Refresher 800ml
Dofino
5
99 2
Apetina
Crumbled Feta Cheese 150gr
80’s or 1.02lt
Charmin
Bathroom Tissue Double Roll, 12’s
For
99 5
General Mills
Nature Valley, Betty Crocker or General Mills
Fibre 1 or Chex Cereal
Granola Bars or Fruit Snack Value Size, 272-552gr
99 3
for
Hidden Valley
Salad Dressing
Skippy
Imperial
Quality Foods
2kg
1.36kg
570gr
Peanut Butter
473ml
Margarine
Bread
3
99
2$ for
2$ for
Danish Camembert or Brie Cheese
5 125gr
99 3
4
Del Monte
99 6
5
Juice or Cocktail
Dofino
10x180ml
Havarti Slices
Red Rose
Tea 216’s
5$
99 2
for
Folgers
BIG 216 PACK
Classic Roast Ground Coffee 920gr
165gr
299
2$
Plus Applicable Fees
for
5
5
99
99 4
Win prizes like a sports bag of health and beauty product. Value $250
Bounce or Downy
Fabric Softener
2.95lt
99 6
Plus Applicable Fees
3 $5
6
99
1-1.3kg
365-490gr
99
Win prizes like a Swiffer Prize Pack valued at $250 Tide
99
Toaster Strudel
Chocolate Milk
9
4
Havarti Cheese
4$
Pillsbury
99
For
200gr
for
Dairyland
unge set and Musicfest Passes o l e k i l s e z i r p n Wi Castello Rosenborg
Tomatoes Selected, 796ml
540ml
4$
Pasta or Rice Sidekicks
Jumbo Twin Pack Cheerios Cereal
QF 30th Anniversary, Approx 800gr.
99 4
Unico
1.75lt
Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
465-900gr
2$
Simply Juice
Knorr
Milk 2 Go
2
General Mills
Minute Maid
124-153gr
Quality Foods
Vlasic
5 ¢ 99
for
Pasta Sauce
Butter
455ml
890ml
99
Michelina’s
Bar-B-Q Sauce
Miracle Whip
Ragu
5$
630-640ml
Kraft
Kraft
Kraft
Over $100,000 to be given away right until Father’s day!
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99
Febreze Bounty
Limited Edition Paper Towels
Mr. Clean
Air Effects
Liquid Cleaner
275gr
1.2lt
Ivory
Concentrated Dishwashing Liquid Classic, 709ml
8’s
99 2
99 2
3$ for
5
Cascade
Dishwasher Detergent 25’s, 2.26lt or 2.83kg
5
99
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6 6
Singles Processed Cheese Product
Cheez Whiz
99
1kg
99
1kg
Shredded Natural Cheese 380gr
5
Pasta Entree
Cheemo
5$ Unico
Pasta 700-900gr
2$ for
5
4
2$ for
McCain
4
International or Crescendo Pizza
Perogies
227-284gr
for
99 3
907gr
Dairyland
454gr
500ml
3
99
Pickles
Quality Foods
for
Unico
4
1lt
Beans, Chick Peas or Lentils
2$ for
5
for
4lt
326gr
3
Gain
Febreze
Liquid Laundry Detergent
Laundry Detergent 2.95lt or 3.1kg
12
99
Fabric Refresher 800ml
Dofino
5
99 2
Apetina
Crumbled Feta Cheese 150gr
80’s or 1.02lt
Charmin
Bathroom Tissue Double Roll, 12’s
For
99 5
General Mills
Nature Valley, Betty Crocker or General Mills
Fibre 1 or Chex Cereal
Granola Bars or Fruit Snack Value Size, 272-552gr
99 3
for
Hidden Valley
Salad Dressing
Skippy
Imperial
Quality Foods
2kg
1.36kg
570gr
Peanut Butter
473ml
Margarine
Bread
3
99
2$ for
2$ for
Danish Camembert or Brie Cheese
5 125gr
99 3
4
Del Monte
99 6
5
Juice or Cocktail
Dofino
10x180ml
Havarti Slices
Red Rose
Tea 216’s
5$
99 2
for
Folgers
BIG 216 PACK
Classic Roast Ground Coffee 920gr
165gr
299
2$
Plus Applicable Fees
for
5
5
99
99 4
Win prizes like a sports bag of health and beauty product. Value $250
Bounce or Downy
Fabric Softener
2.95lt
99 6
Plus Applicable Fees
3 $5
6
99
1-1.3kg
365-490gr
99
Win prizes like a Swiffer Prize Pack valued at $250 Tide
99
Toaster Strudel
Chocolate Milk
9
4
Havarti Cheese
4$
Pillsbury
99
For
200gr
for
Dairyland
unge set and Musicfest Passes o l e k i l s e z i r p n Wi Castello Rosenborg
Tomatoes Selected, 796ml
540ml
4$
Pasta or Rice Sidekicks
Jumbo Twin Pack Cheerios Cereal
QF 30th Anniversary, Approx 800gr.
99 4
Unico
1.75lt
Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
465-900gr
2$
Simply Juice
Knorr
Milk 2 Go
2
General Mills
Minute Maid
124-153gr
Quality Foods
Vlasic
5 ¢ 99
for
Pasta Sauce
Butter
455ml
890ml
99
Michelina’s
Bar-B-Q Sauce
Miracle Whip
Ragu
5$
630-640ml
Kraft
Kraft
Kraft
Over $100,000 to be given away right until Father’s day!
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99
Febreze Bounty
Limited Edition Paper Towels
Mr. Clean
Air Effects
Liquid Cleaner
275gr
1.2lt
Ivory
Concentrated Dishwashing Liquid Classic, 709ml
8’s
99 2
99 2
3$ for
5
Cascade
Dishwasher Detergent 25’s, 2.26lt or 2.83kg
5
99
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Sunrise Farms
Roast or Smoked
Corned Beef
1
Maple Ham
Turkey Breast
New York Style
1
49 PER gr
100
Bonus Q-Points
PER gr
100
Schneiders
Grimm’s
Lyona, Beer or Sandwiches & Wraps Summer Sausage
Gypsy or Pepper Salami
Fresh Deli
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PER
100gr
Swiss Cave
500gr
2000
2
99
Aged Gruyere NEW
Capri Soft Margarine 2lb
5000
Pillsbury Grands Crescent Rolls
Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
3500 Selected, Assorted Sizes
3500
Assorted Sizes
5000 VIP Liquid Laundry Soap 2.95lt
1.6lt
3000
Medium
Fried Rice ................... Medium
Vegetable Chop Suey ..................
595
650
PER
100gr
16 Pieces
Deep Fried Prawns ..........................
895
Available at Select Stores
Serving Suggestions
Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets Frozen or Previously Frozen
PER
8
99 Each
White Tiger Prawn Tails
Fresh Ahi Tuna
3
99 PER gr
100
1
99
Cooked, 41/50 Count
Frozen or Previously Frozen
Selected, 580-615gr
PER
100gr
100gr
Jane’s
Frozen Boxed Fish
1
99
Fully Cooked, 26/30 Size
Wild Mexican Shrimp Previously Frozen
PER
100gr
2
99 PER
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Finish Lemon Dishwasher Gel
100
3
Jason Shampoo or Conditioner
3500
2
69
Triple Cream Brie
29
7500
10ʼs
PER
100gr
Fresh Halibut Fillets
8ʼs
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¢
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Schick Slim Triple Razors
10,000
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99
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25
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318gr
Alberto European Hair Care Products
2
49
49
bonus
Danone Oikos Yogurt
1
79
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30 Quality Years! Celebrating
Bakery Fresh
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4$ for
Bakery Fresh
Bakery Fresh
3 Korn Bread
2
99
Black Forest Cake
12
2for$5
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2 $5
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30
Silver Hills Aliʼs Alpine Grain Bread
5
for
Mexi-Snax
All Natural Tortilla Chips
600gr
5000 Dempsterʼs Thinfuls Buns 8ʼs
3500
Kashi
Mrs. Renfro’s
223-255gr
473ml
Snack Crackers or Pita Crisps
2 $5 for
Tea
Authentic Texas Salsa
2 $5 for
3000
24’s
3 $5
Oskri Organic Bar 53-56gr
Tazo
99 3
for
for
points Q 5000
2$ 255gr
5000
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6’s
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160-210gr
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Every Day in Every Store
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OFF
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1599 399 399
Triple Layer
99
for
Bakery Fresh
6
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6 49
99
Double Layer
Bakery Fresh
5
10” Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
23
Bottle Green
Sparkling Beverage 750ml
99 2 Plus Applicable Fees
All Quality Fresh Tubs
Spectrum Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray, 170ml
5000 Bobʼs Red Mill Biscuit Mix Gluten Free, 680gr
10,000 Rogers Cube Sugar 500gr
3000 Purina Friskies Cat Food 156gr
1000 Milk-Bone Large Dog Biscuits 2kg
Excludes Organic Discounted at checkout
3000
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88
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per lb
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Offers support, shelter, counseling, and crisis line services to women who have experienced violence or abuse in relationships and their children. The Society invites its members and other interested people in the community to attend their:
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Norma Lockwood died with grace in her lovely home on Wednesday May 16, 2012 at 91 years. Peter, Michele and Ren would like you to join us to celebrate her life and to cherish and share memories on May 27, 2012 at D’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Avenue, Comox BC from 3 – 7 pm.
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.
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DR. WAINBERG is accepting new patients at Town Circle Medical Clinic in Comox. Please Call 250-339-5780 to arrange an introductory appointment.
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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 qualiďŹ ed persons to apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certiďŹ cate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certiďŹ ed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456. WEEKEND COURSE
Firearms Training & C.O.R.E. Non-Restricted & Restricted. COURSE STARTS: Fri. May 25, 6-10pm Sat. May 26, 8am-noon C.O.R.E. continues May 28, 29, 30 Mon, Tues, Wed. 6pm-10pm at Grantham Hall opposite Tsolum School. Two pieces of ID required.
Quality Foods Cake Winner WEDNESDAY MAY 23rd
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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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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.
COLLEGE STUDENTS flexible summer schedule, $17 base/appt. cust. sales/service. cond. apply, will train.
JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and benefit package. Contact Pat - phone 250-832-8053, fax 250-8324545, email pat@brabymotors.com
TABER TIMES/Vauxhall Advance is seeking an editor to lead a three-person newsroom. Candidate must be able to multitask, produce a quality newspaper and maintain online presence. Send covering letter and resume to: Coleen Campbell, Publisher. Email: ccampbell@abnewsgroup.com Deadline Thursday, May 31.
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WANT TO see scenic BC! Needed immediately . Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + Benefits. For more info. e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca. Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax: 250-567-2550
An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fleet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators. You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated field work. Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Advisor required for progressive auto dealership. Send resume to: Box #4501 C/O Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7 BUSINESS/FINANCE MANAGER required immediately for Comox Valley RV. Email your resume to: danny@comoxvalleyrv.com
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COMOX VALLEY RV requires an experienced Sales Representatives. Automotive sales experience an asset. Please email your resume to: danny@comoxvalleyrv.com DRIVEN ENERGY is a progressive busy oilfield service company in the Midwest area (Lloydminster, Alberta) looking for experienced Pressure Truck and Semi-Vac Operators. Call 780-872-6533, fax 780-875-7847 or email: kirk@drivenenergy.ca for info and to apply. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Courtenay location. Guaranteed $11/ hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 1-866472-4339 today for an interview.
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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.
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STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422.
FURNISHED cabin with bachelor suite near Seal Bay Park and Bates Beach. $600/mo includes basic cable, hydro, and water. Full kitchen and bath. No laundry facilities. Suitable for One person only, nonsmoker and non-partier. Cat allowed. Available June 1. References required. Call 250897-3266 for more info or to schedule viewing.
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USED KITCHEN Cabinets, $600 obo. (250)339-9126.
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Awesome auction this week. 1994 GMC topkick 5 ton flat deck w/aluminum deck & Hiab crane, 2000 DS 650 quad, dirt bikes, compressors, welders, press, pumps, new windows & doors, tables full of misc power & hand tools, anchors, rods, tackle, rototiller (Honda), chipper, powersaws, lumber, brick, JASON cultured rock wall material, pressure washer w/heat, lawn mowers, tile cutter, lawn furniture, RV awning, plant pots, Check out our for full ad. garden trailer, tire, mortar mixer, aluminum boat, meat slicer, website, Viewing: Wed. 9-5 heat wrapper, baseboard moulding, patio fire pits, etc. & Thurs. 9-6 Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, = • SAME DAY REMOVAL • CLOSED TUESDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units incl. 1bdrm & den, 1 1/2 bath 2bdrm, 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, 3 appls., F& S, coin laundry, balcony, N/S, cat ok. Avail. June 1, $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, 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. Immed. - $600/mth SOUTHPOINT ESTATES 2 bdrm, 2 bath patio home, 5 appls, heat pump, elect. F/P, double garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 $1,250/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, 1 bath condo, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg.,N/S No pets. Avail July 1 $800/mth. MANOR PARK 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 5 appls, patio, F/P, insuite storage, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. July 1 - $1,050/mth STONECROFT VILLAGE 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo with in walking distance of all amenities, 5 appls, gas F/P, 2 covered balconies, underground 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 COURTENAY, SPACIOUS 2 bdrm, 5 appls, bright, clean end unit, patio, carport. Quiet & mature only, N/P, N/S. June 1, $825 mo. 604-823-4448.
DOWNTOWN COMOX, large heritage home, 4 bdrm, 4 bath, N/S, small dog on approval, $1250. June 1. (250)218-2452
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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.
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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
BELLE AIRE 575 14TH Street 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.
BRANDYWINE 675 Cumberland Rd. 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.
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BEAUTIFUL Mountain & Farm View Home situated on 5 acres in Comox, Beaches & Golfing out your back door, Large and Roomy Post Beam and Timber framed Executive Style Design, 3 Bedroooms, Beautiful Fireplace, Includes Built in Large Screen TV, some Furnishings and all Appliances. Responsible N/S, N/D. Adult orientated, refs. $1400 + DD
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BRAND NEW 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home in Puntledge area, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $1,200/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 EAST CTNY 4 bdrm, 3 bath home on a cul-de-sac, 5 appls, dble garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 - $1,300
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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
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Hair donation honours mom Caitlin McKinnon Record Staff
LARGER THAN LIFE Parksville photographer Alan Cornall gave the Record shutterbug a serious case of lens envy during the Art in Bloom Festival at Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens. PHOTO BY MARK ALLAN
Museum loves its fossils The Courtenay and District Museum takes a giant step forward this summer with assistance from Community Futures Strathcona and the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI). The museum will embark upon a project to enhance its position as B.C.’s premier marine fossil destination and invests in the Comox Valley’s dinosaur-age fossil resources. The Destination Courtenay Museum and Palaeontology Centre, engages exhibition designers, fabricators and production people to activate the cumulative research and interpretation accomplished to date by museum staff, board, volunteers, scientists and historians. With support from Community Futures in the planning and development stages, REDI BC approved $147,000, which the museum and donors will match. The museum will continue to work with Community Futures throughout the project.
“Earth scientists and amateur palaeontologists have made over 10 significant discoveries since the Puntledge elasmosaur was discovered in the late 1980s,” says museum executive director Deborah Griffiths. “Scientists from Canada the U.S., Europe and Japan visit Courtenay to research and publish these discoveries, some of which are tylosaurus, the T-Rex of the sea and giant squid and exotic marine finds like the ratfish and vampire squid.” Griffiths went on to say these discoveries create new opportunities for the museum to be relevant to a wider audience. “Natural history is a popular gateway for people to learn about the ‘sum’ of local history, both natural and cultural, which has been the museum’s mandate for over 50 years. In turn, increased visits support all areas of the museum.” — Courtenay and District Museum
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With the assistance of a Courtenay hair salon, Victoria resident Sue Bishop recently donated her hair to support sick children who have lost theirs. She raised roughly $150 for Locks of Love, a charity that assists underprivileged Canadian and American children suffering from medical hair loss. Locks of Love helps young people develop a sense of normalcy and selfesteem by providing them with high-quality wigs they couldn’t otherwise afford. Bishop had the Velvet Underground salon chop 10 inches off her lengthy locks before dying the remainder red. The project is inspired by — and a tribute to — Bishop’s mother, Shirley Gagnon, who passed away 19 years ago after battling breast cancer. Gagnon began wearing
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a wig after losing her hair to chemotherapy, and Bishop hopes to share similar comforts with the children Locks of Love helps. Only 15 when her 42-year-old mother died, Bishop nevertheless remembers her mother as an incredibly loving individual. “She was the best mom in the world,” Bishop recalls. “All my friends called her mom.” Gagnon frequently volunteered and attended “every school event” of Bishop’s childhood; Bishop is
certain Gagnon would endorse Locks of Love’s mission. “She would do anything to help other people,” says Bishop, “so donating my hair feels good. It’s something to give back.” This is not the first tribute Bishop has made in her mother’s memory. She previously donated hair to the Canadian Cancer Society, and fully intends to continue growing, cutting and donating her hair in her mother’s name – each year, if she can. Although Bishop initially struggled to find a donor in Victoria, Velvet Underground donated a cut and colour once Bishop’s mother-in-law put her in touch with the local business. Owner Vicki Weber, whose daughter is legally blind, says that while the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) is Velvet Underground’s
charity of choice (they’ve held several fundraisers in its support), the salon is “open to working with anyone.” Many of Vicki’s clients have battled cancer, and Velvet Underground supports those who shave or cut their hair for charitable causes. “I was very nervous and anxious for days before,” says Bishop, “but Vicki did an amazing job, as I hear she always does.” To get in touch with Velvet Underground, drop by their salon at 101-254 Simms Lane, call 250-897-1800, or check their website at www.velvetundergroundhair.ca.
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Reclaim debt control – save time and money, too If you are carrying various forms of debt and making multiple, sometimes high-interest payments each month, debt consolidation could be the best way to manage your money, your time and your debt. Here’s how and why it works: • Eliminates highinterest, high-cost loans — by consolidating car payments, education loans, lines of credit and expensive credit card payments into one, lower-interest loan. • Lowers your monthly interest payments — by consolidating your debts, you can seek out a lower overall interest rate than the combined rate you’re currently paying on all your debts. When you’ve consolidated all your loans, you then have two choices: 1. Keep your “preconsolidation” payment amount – because you’re paying a lower interest rate on your consolidated loan, by applying the same payment amount towards your debt you will be putting extra money towards the principal debt repayment and will eliminate your debt much faster. 2. Keep your amortization or debt payback period the same — your new lower-interest consolidated loan means a reduced payment amount and the creation of additional cash flow that you can use to reach other financial life goals. Here are a few other debt management suggestions: • Consider consolidating through a home equity loan — you’ll pay a much lower interest rate than on many other types of loans and especially your credit cards that can range from 19 to 28 per cent interest on outstanding balances. • Keep amortization to a reasonable timeframe — aim for repayment within five years. • A line of credit is not for everyone — although it provides added flexibility for your borrowing needs, if you have trouble sticking to a budget and typically have little money left at the end of the month to apply to your debt, a personal loan or a refinanced mortgage might be
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Hikers head to Seal Bay The public is invited to join Frank Hovenden of the Comox Valley Naturalists Society, who will lead a hike in Seal Bay Park this Saturday. Seal Bay is a nature park administered by the Comox Valley Regional District. Frank is a retired forester and a former president of the CVNS. The Comox Valley Naturalists have a long history in the park and were active in lobbying the government to protect this area. The hike will circle Melda’s Marsh. You will examine and learn
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over Vancouver Island on almost every weekend of the year. The Comox Fire Training Centre has signed a formal “service provider” agreement with the Justice Institute of BC, which will enable them to further expand the courses they offer in Comox to the benefit
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Water topic of discussion The Blue Communities Project is a Canada-wide initiative of the Council of Canadians that furthers the work of Water Watch coalitions across the country. Canada and Tonga are the only two countries in the world that have not recognized the universal right to water. Water privatization has been made a key part of the Harper government’s agenda through funding mechanisms promoting private ownership, management or financing of public services. This Thursday, the
Comox Valley Chapter of the Council of Canadians, in co-operation with Comox Valley Water Watch, will present information on what you can do to protect our shared water resources in the face of increasing pressure to put water up for sale and privatize water resources. Excerpts from the film Blue Gold will be shown. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Evergreen Seniors Lounge of the Filberg Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend. — Council of Canadians
Octogenarian an aging expert Author Wakan reads Thursday at Courtenay Library At the Courtenay Library this Thursday, Naomi Wakan will read from her new book, A Roller-coaster Ride: Thoughts on Aging. Now past her 80th birthday, Wakan is well-placed to be writing about aging. Qualifying between merely being old and old-old, she considers retirement homes, elder abuse, death and the often thorny question of what to call people once they’re past retirement. With humour and honesty she looks at the disconnect between how she sees herself and how the world sees
her and concludes it’s this inner view that decides nearly everything about aging. Wakan has written over 30 books, including Segues, Late Bloomer: On Writing Later in Life, Compositions: Notes on the written word and Book Ends: A year between the covers. Haiku: one breath poetry was an American Library Association selection. Her essays have appeared in many magazines and anthologies and have been broadcasted on the CBC. She lives on Gabriola Island with her husband, sculptor Elias Wakan. For more information, drop by the library, call 250-334-3369 or visit www.virl.bc.ca. — Courtenay Library
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THE BLACK SWAN Fiddlers will reel in a crowd this Saturday to raise funds for L’Arche Comox Valley.
Celts supporting L’Arche No music has a tighter lock on haunting songs of love and loss or soul-stirring reels than the Celts — be they Irish, Scottish or Breton. Black Swan brings that musical bounty to a gala put on by L’Arche Comox Valley this Saturday at the Upper Filberg Centre. This third annual gala auction will be a fundraiser to make available a variety of residential options for men and women in our community who live with developmental disabilities. There is a severe shortage of safe, affordable housing for people with developmental disabilities on Vancouver Island. Live and silent auctions will contain airline tickets, resort weekends, restaurant dinners, gadgets for the kitchen, the wine cellar, tools for the shop and the garden, food baskets, catering services, pet services and much more. Food will grace every table so you can munch while you laugh and
listen or outbid your neighbours for that much sought-after item. There will be a cash bar. This group of superb musicians is locally grown; arising over the years from the fiddle classes taught by David Stevenson at Sound Advice, for years was the community’s centre of music-making. Many across the Valley will have heard them at Zocalo, the Farmers’ Market and many
other venues. Tickets are $20 if bought before the event and $25 at the door and can be purchased from Laughing Oyster in Courtenay or Blue Heron in Comox or from the L’Arche Outreach Centre at 1744 England in Courtenay (250-334-8320). Doors open at the Upper Filberg Centre at 411 Anderton in Courtenay at 6:30. — L’Arche Comox Valley
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Thursday, May 24 COMOX Seniors Association presents 2 beginners waltz sessions with Ray Chesin, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3:10 p.m. & 4:10 p.m. FMI/registration: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@gmail.com. C.V. COUNCIL of Canadians & C.V. Water Watch meeting on Blue Communities Project, Seniors Lounge, Florence Filberg Centre, 7–8:30 p.m. FMI: Kathie Woodley 250-334-4608.
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. 4R’s EDUCATION Free Film Friday with games, food & fun, Gone Hollywood Video, 8-2225 Guthrie, Comox, 4–8 p.m. Donate to 4R’s Education Centre (Soc.) & get free movie rental. FMI: 250-3384890. 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. GLACIER Grannies Plant Sale, Comox United Church (Comox Ave. & Beach Ave.), 9–11:30 a.m. Wide selection perennials, shrubs/trees, hanging baskets & more. Master gardeners available; also refreshments, baking & crafts. All proceeds to Stephen Lewis Foundation. FMI: 250-334-1974. 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, danc-
ers 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. OLD TIME Fiddlers Branch 17 hosts Old Time Dance, Fallen Alders Community Hall, Royston, doors 7:30 p.m. Admission $7/adult, $1/child. FMI: Ed 250339-6297.
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. MARS (Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society) AGM, Merville Hall, Island Hwy. & Fenwick Road, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Presentation by Reg Westcott with MARS’ wildlife ambassadors & meet & greet to follow elections; all welcome. FMI: Maj Birch 250337-2021.
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, Jim 250339-5350. FREE introductory session: Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Relief, C.v. Head Injury Society, 102-254 Simms St., Courtenay, 7–9 p.m. Certified hypnoanaesthesia & pain management therapists Penny Scott & Sharon McCann on how hypnosis interrupts loop of physical pain & emotional suffering. FMI/preregistration: Penny Scott 250-465-1136, Penny. HypnoClinic@gmail.com.
Wednesday, May 30 EVERGREEN Seniors Spring Into Summer Fashion Show & Luncheon, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, doors 11:30 a.m., lunch noon, fashions to follow. Door prizes. Tickets on sale at office. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniorsclub.org. COURTENAY Library’s Storytime for Adults: eat your lunch or knit while listening to stories read aloud, 300 - 6th St., drop in noon–12:40 p.m. FMI: 250-334-3369.
Thursday, May 31 C.V. VOLUNTEER Co-Ordinators’ Network meeting, Lewis Centre, 489 Old Island Hwy., Courtenay, noon. New members welcome. FMI: Heather 250-338-5371, hcrites@courtenay.ca. COMOX Seniors Association presents 2 beginners waltz sessions with Ray Chesin, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3:10 p.m. & 4:10 p.m. FMI/registration: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@gmail.com.
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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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When it comes to preserving life’s cherished memories, Comox entrepreneurs Larrie and Margaret Szafron have been a resource for area residents and businesses since he started Prestige Video Transfer in 2005. Since that time, Prestige Video has transferred and digitized thousands of reels of film, VHS, Beta and camcorder tapes to DVD to better preserve the images, making it more convenient for clients to view their memories on today’s video equipment. The company converts old photographs, slides and negatives to digital files, using professional equipment that ensures better quality than home photo scanners. The photo service makes it possible to view old photos and slides on computers
or DVD players, and preserves photos digitally in case of unexpected water or fire damage. Prestige Video — named Business of the Year by the Comox Valley Home-Based Business Association — also provides documentarystyle videography, and converts records and tapes to CDs. “Whether a speaker wants to capture a presentation for use on a website or for a YouTube upload, or a grandparent wants to create a memoir as a gift for children and grandchildren, we can do it,” Szafron said. Boxes of film, tapes, slides, photos and negatives continue to pour in as baby boomers recognize the importance of passing memories onto family members or friends. PrestigeVideo Transfer.ca.
LARRIE AND MARGARET SZAFRON, owners of Prestige Video Transfer, were awarded Business of the Year by the Comox Valley Home-Based Business Association. PHOTO BY LISA PEDERSEN
If the thought of attending a networking event makes your palms sweat and blood pressure rise, then consider signing up for a special Networking Lunch hosted Thursday by the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce. The 90-minute session will teach how to conquer fear and offer strategies for successful networking. Guest speaker is architect Tom Dishlevoy. “Considering success in my chosen profession is dependent on knowing — and being known by — lots of people, meeting new people, and developing a large and functional network, was not always one of my strengths,” Dishlevoy said. “My presentation will focus on building confidence in networking situations and Using the Power of
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Carpentry tutorials offered Working carpenters and apprentices can brush up on their skills to challenge the ITA Red Seal exam with a series of carpentry tutorials in Courtenay. Integrated Carpentry Tutorials is offering a series of seminars designed to get carpenters and apprentices who have enough hours working in the trade to qualify for their Red Seal certification. “Most working carpenters and apprentices find themselves in a Catch-22 situation,” ICT instructor Richard Dickenson said. “They’d love to get their Red Seal, but they need to brush up on their skills first and they can’t just stop working to get the instruction they need. So we’ve designed this course with the working carpenter in mind.”
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EDITORIAL
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD
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COMOX VALLEY RECORD COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Joanna Ross Editor: Mark Allan Ph: 250-338-5811 / Fax: 250-338-5568 / Classified: 250-310-3535 A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
Monitor drivers all year The long weekend unofficially ushered in the summer season – that means more beach time, more barbecues and, for many, more time on the road. That’s why police agencies are waging a focused assault on speeding and aggressive driving. Police are hitting problem roads and intersections this month to drive home the idea that tailgating, speeding and high-risk driving won’t be tolerated. It’s the kind of driving behaviour that frustrates motorists most on a daily basis – someone riding too close on the highway or weaving in and out of traffic, running yellows and reds and generally behaving in ways that ramps up the road rage. If homeowners are going to call the police about something in their neighbourhood, more often than not it’s about speeding and racing. For police, combating reckless driving is a labour-intensive and time-consuming task. Unlike roadblocks where officers can wait for drunk drivers to come to them, traffic patrol officers need to witness and document speeding and dangerous driving. But it’s a worthwhile effort. Culled from police data, ICBC attributes 60 per cent of all crashes at intersections to speed, distracted and inattentive driving, and ignoring the right of way. On Vancouver Island, that drops to 50 per cent, but police link 29 traffic fatalities on average per year on the Island to speeding and reckless driving. The annual campaign against high-risk driving picks up across the province in May, and more people than usual are being hit with tickets. People need to remember police aren’t the enemy – traffic officers are trying to make the roads safer and more civil for all. Drinking and driving remains a high-profile problem and by definition is risky driving. But it’s the purely aggressive, high-risk driving that impacts our day to day lives en route to work or school or for recreation. We encourage police and ICBC to help keep the pressure on bad drivers year round. Saanich News
Record Question of the Week This week: Six per cent of respondents so far say their income is keeping pace with increases to taxes, fees and other expenses. How about you? Are you feeling the pinch? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. Van Vancouver Island Music Festival has sold out all of its weekend passes well before the event for the first time ever, which is great financial news.
A walk to enjoy the spectacular scenery above Helliwell Bluffs on Hornby Island ended tragically when a 70-year-old woman fell to her death Saturday.
People will die on the water Dear editor, I am writing to Prime Minister Harper and MP John Duncan to express my concern and absolute outrage at the proposed closing of the Coast Guard stations in Vancouver, Comox and Tofino. The proposed elimination of services these Coast Guard stations provide will result in the deaths of Canadians. I have lived my life in Vancouver and Comox and had friends who died at sea in storms. I have watched marine gas stations blow up in the Vancouver Harbour, boats explode, pleasure craft lose their engines, people fall overboard — you name it, it’s happened. What has always reduced the number of lives lost is the ability of the Coast Guard to get to a situation quickly. In the case of Vancouver harbour, there is no way anything will get from Richmond to Vancouver harbour in a timely manner, except maybe to pick up the bodies, but certainly not to save people. The Kitsilano Coast Guard station is called out 300 times a year. Who is going to pick up the work if they no longer are there?
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Helicopters cannot always fly in the weather we have here. Only boats are able to get to the people. Boats coming some distance away will not make it on time.
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In Comox, with the sudden changes in weather and high winds, more than one boat has gone down. We need the local Coast Guard to be able to go out and not only locate the people but to rescue them. Helicopters cannot always fly in the weather we have here. Only boats are able to get to the people. Boats coming some distance away will not make it on time. Vancouver, Comox and Tofino all have small pleasure craft and wind surfers. What will happen when they run into danger and need assistance? New equipment that observes will not save them. The only thing that saves lives at sea are fast boats — close at hand —
and qualified people. Now as I understand the media reports, these closures are all in aid of saving $11 million. My question is, which one of you gentlemen will be going to tell the families of people who die it was because you wanted to save $11 million? This weekend, the media reported Canada has spent $28 billion in Afghanistan and PM Harper has agreed to have Canada pay an additional $110 million each year. If Canada’s deficit is so serious I would suggest we get out of any overseas actions next week, if not sooner. It will save an enormous amount of money. These monies can then be spent paying down the deficit and saving Canadians who get into trouble at sea. Oh, and I’d suggest we forget about those new jets or at a min. get something a lot less expensive. I understand our tax dollars can only go so far. However, these tax dollars are from Canadian citizens and I would suggest we spend them on Canadians and the services they need. E.A. Foster, Comox
Editor should accept responsibility Dear editor, If, in the editorial world, the measure of a man is the size of his “retraction,” Mark Allan, your editor, is truly a small man. However, if the content of his “retraction” is the measure, he is no man at all. Mark Allan, editor, rather than take responsibility for his completely false and defamatory editorial blamed the entire work of fiction on third-party information, that of course, being his young reporter Erin, who was in attendance at the meeting.
He has embarrassed the entire hard-working staff at the Record from the publisher on down to cub reporters. Mark Allan should take his soap box, stand up in front of all the staff, and apologize for his irresponsible behaviour. I would also hope that in the future when Mark decides to write hurtful lies about anybody he does the research needed to ensure the accuracy of his drivel. The Record and the Comox Valley citizens deserve better. Tom Grant, Comox
Editor’s note: Fully retracting an editorial is no small matter — this is the only time I have done it in three decades of journalism. Regardless of how many words were used, I recognized my lack of due research, and fully apologized to Mr. Grant for the May 4 editorial. I have spoken to newsroom staff, explained my error and expressed the hope they can learn from my mistake. In no way did I intend to shift blame onto Erin Haluschak or anybody else, and Erin assures me she does not feel slighted by my actions.
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He’s feeling remorse Dear editor, Regarding the media attention my name has been getting recently, I hope that you will kindly allow me an opportunity to express my remorse about the charges that have been levied against me. I am very ashamed about the news attached to my name in relation to an event that unfolded three weeks ago in my personal life secondary to the sudden and unexpected uprooting of my emotional life. My family and I have greatly suffered in relation to this event, and we hope that the media will respect our privacy. I can assure you that it was out of charac-
ter, an emotional outbreak that should have never happened. It is entirely unrelated to my professional life and has been dealt with in an appropriate therapeutic and legal manner. I am deeply sorry about the emotional scarring and concerns it has caused to all those who have gotten to know me over the past 20 years in the Comox Valley, especially my patients, friends and colleagues. I would like to ask the community at large for forgiveness in allowing me to rebuild its confidence in me. Please accept my remorse. Andreas Conradi, Comox
Ottawa spending skewed Dear editor, Winston Churchill, no stranger to folly himself, nevertheless had occasional fits of wisdom. Churchill once said that most men stumble across the truth but then pick themselves up and walk away. Complaining, the English call it whinging, whining, is what we call someone else’s concern. A baby for a bottle, a citizen for some sanity, a taxpayer for accountability, history is replete with humanities inability to empathize, to consider another’s point of view. To compare eagles with hornets, jet planes with a bird, to put to much stake in our need to prepare for an aeronautic Armageddon is hyperbolic and a little absurd. To juxtapose loopy jets against cutting services for vets, as an argument — it’s not a very strong one. Nine pretty Snowbirds flying in formation, is it unpatriotic to ask what this operation is costing our nation? Nine pilots (at least), nine ground crew, winter storage, and summer billets, fuel at least triple the price of 2002. I bet the cost is more than a pension or two. I may be wrong but I believe we have just come through the kind of financial crisis that occurs about as regularly as world wars do, and that almost all our governments are struggling with deficit, too. The federal government is cutting the Department of Veteran Affairs staff at the end of Canada’s longest war; isn’t the end of a war when veterans might be most numerous and most in need? Why would they do this, why would they cut short, shoot down the support of our service people? Could the motive be as base as money? That’s right, the generals and the ministers, in pursuit of the sinister, thought it was a good idea for our
forces to invade Kandahar driving the Iltis, a glorified Volkswagen Thing. They think that risking pilots’ lives in decrepit, after-burning barnstormers makes our nation strong. Is it at all possible that the generals might be wrong? If I said that the Snowbirds cost $20 million a year, is that a wild speculation? Multiply it by a decade and it becomes $200 million. And the price goes up every year. Just to get this straight this is not about noise and I’m not whining, just wondering, pondering, and perhaps baffled enough to pose the question. Just what are these demonstration teams worth? And to the neo-lemming chorus that calls almost any question seditious, I find your jolly justifications comically delicious. Attacking the messenger is as old as time; it seems to tickle us humans like the rush of rhyme. I’m only asking as a proud taxpayer, I’ve put my money on Canada almost since I’ve had any worth. If reluctant sometimes, it’s only because I suspect the governments’ appetite for my money. It’s hard to get figures from the Department of National Defence because as usual our government employs stealth when they are spending our taxed wealth. For instance, how much do they pay to train a cadet glider pilot? Isn’t this something private flight schools could do, and perhaps cheaper? Why does our anti-HST populace buy it? In a century where we have drones that fly themselves 24/7 in the skies over Afghanistan, kill AlQaeda leaders in Pakistan, with a tap on a keyboard; drones can be bought at the Source with a credit card, unless your credit is due. Steve Hodge, Comox
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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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OVER THE LAST month our old shepherd cross dog became very ill and received medical care from Van Isle Vets. The situation was difficult due to the age of the animal, the dog and his people encountered outstanding professional care and concern. When the dog had reached his end, everything was done professionally with dignity and great compassion all was explained to us during this time. I cannot recommend this veterinary clinic enough. Thank you, Van Isle Vets, especially Chris and Bruce, all the front desk gals, and the staff behind the scenes. The animals of the Comox Valley are in very good hands with this clinic.
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hats. The following people deserve a lot of credit for their hard work and community mindedness: Linda Hargreaves, the owner of the collection, who had shown her wedding dress collection the week before at the Black Creek Hall, was competently assisted by dressers Dianne Bruon (Linda’s sister) and Sheila Hargreaves (Linda’s daughter). The 12 graceful and chic models were Carla Hope, Marg Selkirk, Suzanne Murray, Susan McLean, Lenore Morrey, Melanie and Violet Green,
HATS OFF TO the Fanny Bay fundraising committee for their Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea and Fashion Show. It was a hit! It was well attended by over 100 folks, some who came from as far away as Sooke and Campbell River. Buses from Glacier View Lodge and Cumberland Lodge brought many elder “babes” to the event to see the fashions from their past. Linda Hargreaves’ beautiful collection of fashions, which included everything from funwear to evening gowns, was truly amazing. Every outfit was complete with jewelry, shoes, hat, gloves and a purse. From the little black swimsuit number circa 1900 to the “Titanic” dress with parasol and button shoes every outfit sparkled as they were modelled by a great bunch of gals, who at first were a wee bit reticent to parade in front of strangers, but after seeing the immense effort put forth by Linda and the “haute couture” quality of the collection, the models were enthusiastic, stylish, chic, and graceful. The tables were decorated with an assortment of summer flowers and fancy tablecloths with a spectacular assortment of tea cups and saucers some loaned and some donated to the hall for this event, by Norma Shelley, Erna Smith, Nancy Dear, Inger Hyatt, Marg Green and others. Emily Schroeder put together a Hat Display using a “rainbow” of Linda’s hats that wouldn’t be part of the fashion show but were deemed too beautiful and of an historic nature not to be seen. Carol Arthur’s brass cherub lamp with stained glass “palm tree” shade stood proudly amongst Emily’s colourful hat boxes and Linda’s collection of feather, mink, wool, be-ribboned straw, Mother of the Bride, Queen Mother’s, and felt
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Growing good moods in the garden Looking something up recently, a headline caught my eye ... “Grow a Good-Mood Garden.” How can you not have a “good mood” in the garden? Intrigued, I deviated from my original quest to read further. It was about plant varieties that promote “good moods” through their very chemical makeup. Vegetables like Swiss chard, for instance. Scientists have determined that magnesium is an essential nutrient for producing a biochemical reaction in your brain that elevates energy levels. Magnesium content is over 37 per cent in Swiss chard. Eating tomatoes for their lycopene in the skins. This is a phytochemical that has been proven to reduce the build-up of pro-inflammatory compounds linked to depression... among its other good benefits. Oregano...they have found many of its chemical compounds effectively combat fatigue, anxiety and depression. Run your hand over a patch of oregano and breathe deeply. Uplifting! There were other plants listed, all capable of boosting one into a better mood. Very interesting, but time to get back to the object of my original search. Hemerocallis gall midge. Contarina quinquenotata to give its proper name. The pest that attacks the flowering buds on our daylilies before they open. My search was for any new information after talking to someone recently about daylilies and pests. For those who are not familiar with this insect (although it has been increasingly prolific on the B.C. coast since about 2001) this midge is a tiny (2mm), grey-brown fly. The
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LESLIE COX adults will be emerging from the soil any day now. Pretty much as soon as your first daylilies start to bloom. With a lifespan as short as 72 hours, they quickly mate and the female lays her eggs on the flower buds. (Only
daylily buds, luckily.) The larvae hatch in about two weeks’ time and burrow their way inside where they cannot be reached. Spotting shrivelled and deformed daylily buds are your clues to whether you have this pest or not. Deformed buds are caused by the larvae feeding on the tender insides. Pick one, break it open and you will spot tiny, grey-white grubs wriggling to
escape the daylight. My search was to see how the Royal Horticultural Society was making out with their pesticide (horrors!) eradication trials they began in 2009. Nothing definitive to report at the end of the 2010 season, so they continued the trial into 2011. I did not find any posted results for last year. To my way of thinking, because the larvae are inside the flower bud where they cannot
effectively be reached by any pesticide... which we are banned from using anyways... it would make more sense to devise a pheromone trap to hang in the garden when the adult gall midge flies are emerging. Attract the males to a trap and your problem is largely solved. The females cannot do anything by themselves. (I think only aphids are born pregnant.) But for now...the best line of defence against the gall midge is to hand-pick any suspiciously infected daylily buds. Seal them in a plastic bag and garbage them. Do not compost them! Due diligence will keep this pest under control. In our favour, because of the timing of when the adults emerge, it is typically the earlier flowering varieties that are most affected. So, as much as you may be annoyed at the look of your early yellow and tawny-orange daylilies, they do work fairly well as a “trap plant”, keeping your later blooming
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Allergy-free planting in your yard Hippocrates advised his students to study the winds and ecology of an area in which they planned to practice. This advice is as important today as ever before and not just in the field of medicine; although the lack of botanical consideration in modern medicine has given rise to many pharmaceutical stop-gap measures valued in the billions of dollars per year. Good for some but not for allergy sufferers. The landscape designer, landscape architect and horticulturalist need to be more savvy in the ecological knowledge of plant species/types causing severe allergic reactions but, ideally, so should the average gardener. After all, you spend most of your time in your home and garden, so make it the most comfortable place it can be. Planting shrubs/trees/ grasses that are low on the allergen scale will ensure that your garden time is rash, hay fever and asthma free (or certainly reduced). Typically, dioceious plants are the biggest culprits. The male of the species produces so much airborne pollen in order to ‘find’ the female of the species. Solution? Plant the female of the same species. Yes, you will end up with the fruit (assuming there’s a male around) on the ground to clean up in the fall, but isn’t that so much better than sneezing all summer? Choosing flowers such as roses or apple blossoms is also a good way to go. These flowers are bisexual (or complete) meaning they have both sex parts all inside the same flowers. As such, the pollen doesn’t have far to travel, resulting in reduced pollen output into the surround-
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consider is those plant species that rely on insects for pollenation. These plants generally cause fewer allergies. The solution to the problem of allergens in the garden is not easily simplified. There are many criteria to consider which cannot be covered adequately here. But, in order to get you started, here are two suggestions to
get you on your way to an allergy-free backyard: Make it a all-female garden – simple and it works – the only problem here is the wildlife consideration (food for the little critters), so planting some low allergen, completeflowered plants that can set fruit should be included in any garden (in consideration of our bird friends). Choose plants with large, very showy, lightly scented flowers – ensure the male flower parts are either few in number or deeply recessed within the blossom – these will
be insect pollinated plants types that rarely cause pollen problems. Check out this amazing video of a male tree being shaken to release that season’s supply of pollen: http://www. jokeroo.com/videos/ cool/insane-amountpollen.html. Wishing you an enjoyable, sneeze-free gardening season. Submitted by Caroline Rutledge, CORE Systems, www.coregravel.ca
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find out its common name is upright wild ginger. The plant looks nothing like my other wild gingers, except for its heart-shaped leaves perhaps. The yellow flowers, fuzzy leaves and its height are all atypical of gingers... as is its second bloom period later in the season. But someone was having fun naming
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