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Convertibles have been seen with their tops down in the Comox Valley this week.
Comox Valley Glacier Kings dropped their playoff opener Tuesday night.
Birds of all sizes – like Horus, the red-tail hawk (main) and Sawyer, the northern saw-whet owl – came out to check out their new home Monday afternoon. A 10.4-acre piece of property was recently purchased by the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society off the Old Island Highway in Merville. The purchase was made possible through a $300,000 bequest from long-time MARS supporter Michele Woodrew. PHOTOS BY ERIN HALUSCHAK
MARS finds new home in Merville Erin Haluschak Record Staff
A future for the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society is taking flight, as the organization officially took possession of a 10.4 acre piece of property Monday. Manager Maj Birch explained the land purchase comes thanks to a good friend of MARS, Michele Woodrew, who bequeathed $300,000 to the organization. "If it weren't for Michelle, we wouldn't be standing here today," noted Birch, who added Woodrew also left a legacy for the Kitty Cat P.A.L. Society
Major donation by longtime friend of society paves way for purchase and the Comox Valley Hospice Society. "We're so excited. I've been dreaming about this for at least 10 years. The board kind of started thinking about it about five years ago, but we just didn't have anything. "Although my property has served us well, we have outgrown it tremendously. It's inad-
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equate because we don't have enough water, it's ALR so we're restricted by having public access. More of the public is coming to see what it is we do." The property is located on the Old Island Highway in Merville, on the corner of Williams Beach Road and the highway. Birch explained while the move to the new location is at least three years away, MARS's plan includes more community outreach, education, and hopefully incorporating walking trails where people can learn about wildlife.
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Representatives from both sides of the legal battle between the City of Courtenay and Maple Pool Campground owners Dali and Jin Lin met Friday on a “without prejudice basis” in an effort to resolve the City's claim and the couple’s counterclaim regarding the campground at Headquarters Road adjacent to the Tsolum River. “The meeting was productive and the parties continue to work hard toward a resolution that will see an end to the legal proceedings on both sides on a mutually agreeable basis,” says a joint statement from the City and the legal office of Ansley & Company. Courtenay council met in camera during its Monday meeting before releasing the statement. “We can't say anything more at this time,” Mayor Larry Jangula said. “But myself and council and staff feel very positive about this, and that this is progress.” Maple Pool — which provides low-rent housing for approximately 50 at-risk individuals — flooded in 2009 and 2010. The following year, the City initiated legal action against the Lins. The City says zoning prohibits the couple from housing people on the property. However, a citizens’ group called The Friends of Maple Pool says zoning is irrelevant because the campsite’s legally non-conforming status means a zoning bylaw cannot be applied retroactively.
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In times of trouble, be it natural disasters, such as the December flood, or more intimate emergencies – a lost hiker, for instance – the Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue serves an invaluable service to the community. Trained personnel are on hand and at the ready, prepared to help resolve whatever issue is at hand. The organization has training events for adults, and in 2014 introduced an in-depth spring break academy for high schoolaged students. The Search & Rescue Outdoor Academy is an opportunity for teens, aged 16 and older, to expe-
services personnel are roles for younger people, and we are hoping that by (beginning) the process at the high school level, that this is something rience they can follow through on for some of the their lifetime,” he said. basic skills relating to search The itinerary for the Search and rescue, as well as outdoor & Rescue Outdoor Academy survival. includes coursL e a d es in ground ... first responders and search and resinstructor for the academy, emergency services personcue response, Paul Berry, wilderness said the ear- nel are roles for younger survival, swift lier such people, and we are hoping water rescue, skills can be rope manageinstilled into that by (beginning) the pro- ment, heliour communi- cess at the high school level, copter safety, ty’s residents, that this is something they avalanche the better it skills, tracking is for the com- can follow through on for and navigation. munity. their lifetime. The pro“Like so gram runs from Paul Berry March 30-April many organizations that 10 in Courteare volunteer nay, on Mount driven in our community, the pop- Washington and on Hornby ulations are aging and certainly Island and will feature instrucfirst responders and emergency tion from members of the Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Centre, the Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue and St. John Ambulance. Berry was quick to point out that this is not a “training” course specifically to become a member of the CVGSAR; it’s much more than that. It’s about training the youth in our community to be better prepared to help others - and to help themselves. “We aren’t a team that needs to advertise for members,” he said. “We have an active member list of about 40 and we have a waiting list of upwards of 60. This is more for the benefit of the stu-
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As a way of sustaining the community and connecting people to their values, Norm Carruthers knows the way the Comox Valley Community Foundation enriches the greater community. Calling it “a very powerful collective,” the president of the foundation credits Governor General David Johnston for highlighting the roles of community foundations across Canada, noting they make for healthier, more vibrant communities. “He works at supporting the concept that foundations are part of the community and they do play a vital role. (Community foundations) are a way of connecting people’s desires, beliefs and values to causes that matter,” explained Carruthers. “They serve the broad community from health, arts and sports and strengthen and leave a lasting legacy for all.” Funds donated to the foundation are held in perpetuity, and Carruthers noted as the first community foundation began 100 years ago in Winnipeg, those original donations have been paid out to the community three or four times.
“The original donation is still there and still giving,” he added. The Comox Valley Community Foundation currently has $5 million in assets, and Carruthers said funds that were given when the organization began in 1996 have been paid out to the community, and now are cycling through their second or third time. “That’s sustainable because it keeps on giving.” The foundation attracts, develops and manages permanent endowment funds through responsible stewardship. They assess and respond to existing, emerging and changing community needs through grants to eligible organizations. Additionally, they provide a means for individuals and organizations with varied interests and levels of giving to contribute financially to their community. He explained the simple yet powerful message of ‘Community makes you. You make your community,’ adopted by the Community Foundations of Canada is exemplified in the goals of the organization. “We want to be a conduit to community support, be effective in outreach and engage the community, and build on the
Comox Valley Social Planning Society.” Carruthers noted the organization will be looking at working with the society to create a ‘vital signs’ report, which takes a look at the quality of life in the Comox Valley and asks the community about its priorities. He hopes to have a report in place for 2016, and to follow up with it annually. “It’s an ongoing picture of the health of our community and allows us to set our priorities.” Carruthers said the connection to the community runs deep, as each year the foundation asks local charities and organizations to submit applications for their needs, and then the foundation takes what they know along with donors’ wishes to allocate funds out to the community. “It’s the way we ensure the maximum impact of the monies donors entrust to us,” he added. He explained as president, it’s humbling to be part of such a huge process. “You get to see how you’re a part of something so wonderful; it’s really empowering.” To learn more about the Comox Valley Community Foundation, visit cvcfoundation.org.
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Design phase of fire hall approved Scott Stanfield Record Staff
Courtenay council approved Monday $150,000 for the design and costing phase of the proposed fire hall project on the east side of town. Last year before the election, the previous council voted unanimously to proceed with a new satellite fire hall and training ground east of the Courtenay River. Construction of the training ground is underway. Early this month, the new council had deferred the $150,000 pending further information about the need for a satellite hall — as well as the impact of not constructing the facility. During the election campaign, Coun. Erik Eriksson said residents requested a second look at the project. Among other benefits, a new station would improve response
times to East Courtenay and areas north of the city, according to a staff report. Vulnerability and higher insurance rates for commercial properties are some of the risks of not building a station. Construction of the hall is estimated at about $5.5 million on the high end. Funding would need to be sourced from new borrowing. ••• Council approved a $25,800 request from the Project Watershed Society and in-kind support valued at $3,500 to contribute to the group's Airpark Lagoon Breach Project. For five years, Project Watershed has been working with the City to install a fish-friendly culvert that would breach the lagoon dike on the Courtenay River side. Coun. Doug Hillian considers the initiative to be a "worth-
while and valuable project." The estimate for the project is $280,800, about half of which is being secured. The remainder is pending granting adjudication processes. ••• Council approved a Hillian resolution to support in principle an initiative from Project Watershed and the Nature Conservancy of Canada to restore the former Fields Sawmill site to a natural state. The resolution also calls for a council appointee to liaise with the initiative. Eriksson noted the loss of jobs when the mill closed in 2005, leaving a "pile of cement" at the site near the 17th Street Bridge. "I think they (company) should be willing to give something back," he said. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
MARS: Benefactor would be proud Continued from A1 Woodrow's family was present for the noon dedication ceremony, and her mother Donna Nelson said Woodrow's heart was full of love for all animals.
“Anytime there were animals around, she would adopt them and find homes for them,” she noted. “Michele would be so pleased — so proud that people were sensible enough to use
During the early morning hours of Feb. 10 the Comox Valley RCMP was called to a break, enter and theft at Mark Isfeld Secondary School in Courtenay. Culprits smashed windows, entered the school, and then smashed their way into a vending machine and stole items inside.
Safe cracking On Feb. 10 police were dispatched to a report of an alarm at a business in the 3100 block of Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay. The investigation revealed that suspects forced their way into the business and attempted to gain entry to a safe. This investigation is continuing.
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Boat motor missing Police received a report from a homeowner in the 500 block of 11th Street in Courtenay on Feb. 10. The homeowner reports that sometime in the last two weeks someone has stolen a 9.9 horsepower Mercury outboard motor from his boat that was in his yard.
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Motel mischief On Feb. 11 police entered into an investigation of a break and enter at a motel in the 1800 block of Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay. A Courtenay woman has been arrested for trespassing. Once in police custody she was found to be in breach of a probation order. This woman now faces two charges of breach of probation.
Black Creek burglars On the evening of Feb. 11 police were alerted to a break, enter and theft that had occurred at a residence in the 3000 block of Macaulay Road in Black Creek. Thieves entered the unoccupied, unlocked house and stole an assortment of electronics, alcohol and jewelry.
Food theft On Feb. 14 police were notified of a theft from a residence in the 900 block of Second Street in Courtenay. Unknown suspects entered an unlocked storage area in the residence and stole a large amount of food from a freezer.
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n a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of Canada has thrown out the Criminal Code provisions that deal with assisting people to commit suicide. It is a stark reversal of the court’s decision, by a 5-4 margin in 1994, to uphold that aspect of Canadian law. The court has given the federal government one year to come up with new laws to deal with the issue. This timetable is clearly far too ambitious. A federal election is planned for October and if there ever was an issue that requires careful study and much consultation in advance of a law being proposed, this is it. Try doing that in an election year. The judges seem almost ignorant of practical problems caused by their timetable, even as it seems obvious they have been influenced by a shift in public opinion. Most surveys suggest that about 80 per cent of Canadians are in favour of some form of assisted dying or euthanasia for people suffering from terminal illness, although just what they actually favour varies widely. Are they in favour of the Dutch or Belgian approach, where teens and people suffering from depression can be put to death by physicians? Or do they favour the far more measured approach adopted in the state of Oregon, where the patient must request drugs, both verbally and in writing, that can end their lives, and then take them themselves — and only after a host of other safeguards have been exercised? As people’s lives have been lengthened due to medical advances in areas like heart surgery, cancer treatment and organ transplants, many live long enough so that end-of-life issues are even more challenging than they have been. The issue requires careful study and more time. – The Langley Times Record Question of the Week
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accinate your child due to ideological opposition or against serious, potenapprehension of side effects. tially deadly, preventI don’t accept the fear-mongerable diseases – or not? Really? ing about some outdated medical When we started our baby’s study that ostensibly found a immunization program, the link between measles vaccination thought foremost in my mind and autism. It’s been reviewed was how thankful we and debunked by ON POINT can be that modern the modern medical medicine has all but world. eradicated nasty Which raises infectious diseases another point: If we like polio, diphtheare to fear vaccinaNDREW ria, chickenpox and tions, we should also OLOTA measles. be spooked – and That we wouldn’t some people are – protect our child against these by every other medication and illnesses was an utter non-startmedical treatment commonly er. We also had her vaccinated prescribed by the doctors of this for meningitis, which was not country, who are among the best covered under publicly funded in the world. medical coverage, but we paid Of course, they’re not infalthe considerable fee to do so, and lible. They make mistakes, and were glad to have the opportuoccasionally a particular pharnity. maceutical has been proven to Frankly, at the time I didn’t have previously unknown ramireally think about the larger fications, some grievous, despite responsibility – that being the extensive testing and trials. protection of other children who Given the incredible complexwould be in contact with our ity of modern medicine, it would child and could contract an illbe a miracle if neither ever ness from her for which she was occurred. not immunized. Yet we’re not talking about Yet that is a key social quesa new cancer drug therapy or tion, one which rises again with heart medication here. Common measles outbreaks in Disneyland vaccines are just that – common. and Quebec, linked to unvacciBillions of kids around the world nated adults and children. have been successfully and safely Meanwhile, babies are still not immunized against serious disgetting vaccinated on schedule, eases like polio, which used to many as the result of inadverkill and cripple millions, but is tent parental non-compliance, expected to be wiped out around such as forgetfulness or confuthe globe with another few years sion over timing requirements. of vaccination. Other parents, however, withhold If there was a significant their kids from immunization health threat posed by such
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programs, as opposed to their immense benefit, I firmly believe the world’s best medical minds would identify and rectify it. And yes, I brush off conspiracy theories that major pharmaceutical companies control all the world’s scientists, researchers, doctors, centres for disease control, and international health organizations. No, clearly, I do not fear vaccines, just like I do not fear electromagnetic radiation from smart meters, and the effects of jet contrails. Nor do I accept an ideology that would dictate an objection to vaccination. Those who subscribe to such theories and beliefs are free to do so, and equally free to express their views – particularly if they do so in a civil, reasonable fashion. The vaccination issue is unique, though, in that it has a “community” element. Aside from the primary responsibility to shield our children from harm, we all have a shared responsibility to respect and protect the health of each other’s kids, especially when it comes to preventable, infectious diseases. I accept that. Others apparently do not. Ontario, Manitoba and New Brunswick require children to be vaccinated before they can attend public school. In the context of the above, how long before others follow suit?
Andrew Holota is the editor of The Abbotsford News, a Black Press publication.
Lower taxes, higher fees, it all balances out Dear editor, I was so pleased to hear Christy Clark announce a balanced budget with a small surplus. I can’t tell your readers how proud I am to tell my rellies in Alberta and Saskatchewan how we know how to do government financial business in B.C. Imagine my chagrin when a
cousin in Saskatchewan had the nerve to ask me about fees. How much more do I pay in fees for: ferries, medical service premiums, car insurance, electricity for my home, driver’s licence renewal, crossing the Fraser River? I finally deleted their cheeky email comments. But then I thought: how much
do I really pay in taxes? Oh, sure I know how much I pay in income taxes. That’s easy for a pensioner to figure out. But aren’t fees a kind of taxation? Are my taxes truly the lowest in all of Canada? I’ll have to ask my MP. Cliff Boldt Courtenay
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B.C. wolves are really just scapegoats Dear editor, What if the way to curb our growing global population was to poison the food source or round up a variety of people from different age groups and shoot them with a firing squad? This is how ecologists and governments deal with growing populations of one species or another. Humans kill our way out of everything. It seems we always have. Right now, the target is on the back of the wolves living in the South Selkirk range. What is disturbing is the poignant argument both for and against the cull. There are scientists, ecologists, politicians and – more silently but no less involved – business
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owners. The worst of it is the method being used. It is controversial – involving noisy and invasive helicopters manned with sharpshooters, which, to us, seems like a frightening and traumatic way to die. There are laws around this. In 1993, a set of guide-
lines was created to regulate animal culling and nowhere does it condone shooting from a chopper. The only humane way to shoot an animal is in the brain, which is tough to do when you’re hovering above them as they run away from you at top speeds. Even if you are a sharpshooter, is there some sort
of evaluation between a sharpshooter and a shooter? No matter which side of the argument you are on, the method is flawed and it isn’t getting much air time. Wolf packs will be unnecessarily splintered and the cull will leave scars on the remaining wolves. Why is nobody talking about the fact the wolf is being made into a goat – a scapegoat? The wolf is a convenient patsy for the loss of caribou at the hands of deforestation of their preferred habitat – old-growth forests. But, that is an argument for another day. Sandi Mikuse Kamloops
Unresearched editorial on wolves serves only to agitate readers Dear editor, I disagree with your Feb. 10 editorial with the title Wolves aren’t the problem. I have some experience in the area of the planned wolf kill, and understand that the few remaining mountain caribou in the south of B.C. will become extinct very soon if we don’t move to protect them, and that the only predation the mountain caribou
face now, and in the recent past, has been wolves. Add to the picture the fact that wolves have had significant population increases in the area. Secondly, comparison in the editorial to the reintroduction of wolves (where they had been long absent) to Yellowstone Park is comparing apples to slugs, as the wildlife situation in the two areas
involved and risk of loss of a species (vs. reintroduction of a species) make the situations very different. Thirdly, some discussion with the Ministry of Environment and its experts by your editorial staff would help you to better understand the situation; I am sure the MoE does not make such decisions as a cull lightly. But ... if I was cynical,
I’d say it’s easier (and sells paper better?) to write an editorial without any investigation of the facts of the situation and agitate readers with unresearched opinions, rather than making a few simple phone calls. Fortunately I’m an optimist, so thanks for listening to my opinion. Guy Wassick Comox
Re-Think Our Watershed presentation at NIC Who manages the Comox Lake Watershed? How do we protect the source of the Valley's drinking water for future generations? What are the risks to the health of the watershed? What can citizens of the Comox Valley do to help shape the future? These are just a few of the questions that will be up for discussion at ReThink Our Watershed on Tuesday Feb. 24, from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Stan Hagen Theatre at North Island College. Re-Think Our Watershed is a forum designed to stimulate conversation and action around the long-term management of the Comox Lake Watershed. Featuring diverse panelists from local government (CVRD), the forest industry (TimberWest), as well as conservation and watershed management experts, ReThink Our Watershed is shaping up to be an engaging event that will inspire dialogue around a critical community issue. "The health of the Comox Lake Watershed faces significant pressures," says David Stapley, of the Comox Valley Conservation Strategy steering committee. “There are also multiple layers of government, agencies and industry involved in its day-to-day management. This event gives us the opportunity to look at the current context and Comox reservoir explore options and ideas for future management that could help protect the together parties in a positive, futureregion’s drinking water and the health of focused exchange of ideas on watershed the Watershed for generations to come." management that can secure the health The evening will include panel pre- of the community's drinking water sentations, a Q&A from the audience source,” says Stapley. and a hands-on activity where attendees can put forward their hopes, ideas, Re-Think Our Watershed is presented and vision for the future of the Comox by the Comox Valley Conservation StratLake Watershed. egy Community Partnership. Presenting "The intention of this event is to bring partners include Imagine Comox Valley
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Community Information Session Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Stan Hagen Theatre, Komoux Hall (K104) North Island College, 2300 Ryan Road Courtenay, BC The North Island Hospitals Project (NIHP) is hosting a community information session to provide an update on the new, 153-bed Comox Valley hospital slated for completion in late 2017. The meeting will start with a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session related to the procurement, design and construction of the new facilities. The NIHP team and representatives from selected proponent Tandem Health Partners will be on hand to answer questions and gather input. For more information visit the NIHP website at: nihp.viha.ca
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cially strong support from airlines and airport-related businesses, as well as local care homes. Part of the PCB's ruling stated that: “Many felt that another taxi provider would have a positive impact, with improved customer service, vehicle conditions and reduced wait times.” Ambassador has been approved for two taxi licences, but East suggests that if the public supports his business he’ll be eager to return to the board to seek permission for more. “We certainly aren’t the biggest operator, but we aim to be the best. Our drivers are professional, reliable,
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once again raising the Maple Pool issue. Even the new mayor of Saanich has found that changing City Hall is not all that easy - and he fired the city manager! We should cut the new councillors and CVRD directors a little slack. They have been indoctrinated with legalities and overwhelmed with budget information. They have been saddled by questionable, expensive, decisions by previous councils and CVRD board. Change will take some time. Let's have more of your COMMEN-TERRY on the issues facing councillors and directors. It is no easy job, deciding priorities.
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tenay Elementary School thanks to three local dentist offices that provided dental kits to kids in need. Thank you to Dr. Colleen Clancy, Driftwood Dental, and Shoreline Orthodontics for the cute kits for kids. While looking at your Jan. 29, 2015 paper, my eye spotted an article titled "Group urges CVRD for action on homelessness" by Scott Stanfield. One paragraph really got me thinking; it stated: "Studies estimate costs to provide services for one homeless person are about $55,000 per year." It caught my eye because I live across the street from the homeless shelter on Pidcock Avenue. It just so happened that my T4A slip had just come in the mail (that day), so I thought I would check my net income from the provincial government. My income net pay for the year – 12 months – 365 days – was approximately $10,000. So I figured I'd see how cheap of a date I was for the government. It worked out like this: Homeless person, $55,000 a year; disabled guy, approx. $10,000 a year. Homeless person, $4,860 per month; disabled guy, $960 per month. Homeless person, $156 per day; disabled guy, $32 per day. Maybe I should move across the street. They get cable, meals prepared, laundry done … I'm not trying to be a smart apple, but I see on TV where you can clothe, feed, educate and put a roof over the head of one little Third World orphan for one dollar a day.
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Community for making Family Literacy Week a wonderful event, and thank you to Raise-a-Reader, Success by Six, Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Association, Vancouver Island Regional Library, Thrifty’s, and Starbucks for funding and support. As well, thank you to Laughing Oyster Books for providing a Family Literacy Day discount, and Zocalo Cafe for offering free hot
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PERHAPS YOU KNOW the two
young men who were enjoying fishing in Puntledge Park on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 15). They were certainly well geared up. They may have even told you they had a good time. If you know them, please let them know that I went into the park on Monday and cleaned up the fishing line and lead weights that were left littering the beach and under the bench in the park. I support recreational fishing 100 per cent, but I cannot understand how someone who is suppose to value a resource can so casually pollute it.
I WENT FOR a hike in the Cum-
berland Forest on Sunday and came across two of the burned out lantern shells that were released on Friday night. I thought it was ironic that a village that prides itself on its environmental consciousness has no problem releasing dozens of lanterns into the sky only to have them land wherever.
WENT FOR A lovely walk around the estuary this glorious Sunday morning warmed not only by the sun but also by a wonderful breakfast at The Hog and The Hen, the former OhSo Yummy cafe, in the Comox Valley Inn. I had been pleased to find the setting brighter and warmer and my food, even better. Adding the intelligent conversation with the lovely and lively Christina, the server, it made for a perfect way to start a day in the Comox Valley. It's much quieter at The Hog and The Hen for the first hour or so in the morning too from what I understand, something else I greatly appreciate. TO ALL THE women and businesses
that have donated mastectomy bras and prosthetics towards my breast cancer donation drive for the women of Mexico, may you be wrapped in pink ribbons and showered with pink rose pedals. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Anne.
corner on 20th and Cousins is another hindrance. Only half the people bother to come to a full stop. It is extremely difficult to see traffic traveling down 20th St. Brake noises carry on all day because of close calls. There needs to be a four-way stop here. From 4 p.m. on many folks traveling this road are pedal to metal, especially pickup trucks. What is the point of putting counters on the street, if nothing is done about the problem, even when you now know what the traffic amount is like? I cannot remember the last time we have seen the RCMP traffic patrol on this street. Come on City of Courtenay it would be nice to see this ongoing problem dealt with before we have a major accident!
IT WAS A nice change to see the
positive letter from Mr. Keyes on his pleasant experience in dealing with the CVRD planning department, and their professional approach to his development project. He also recognized Area B Director Rod Nichol, for Rod’s hands-on approach. ”I see why he achieved a landslide victory in his district”. Yes, Mr. Nichol is setting the standard for Comox Valley political representatives! He is living up to his motto ”let’s govern together”.
ON SUNDAY AND Monday, while
checking the news, it was very clear the international and Canadian press had a lot of say about the beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christian men, by I.S.I.S. Lots of condemnations here and abroad. However, we didn't hear that much about the over 70 beheadings the Saudi government carried out last year. We didn't hear much about how many people in opposition to the Egyptian military have been killed in the past 12 months. Worst of all we haven't heard that much about the 1,200 murdered/missing Canadian First Nations women. All we have is our prime minister saying at his yearend interview, 'it wasn't on his radar.' So if 1,200 murdered/missing First Nations women aren't that important to P.M. Harper why are people in the Middle East so important to him? Is it because they aren't First Nations? Is it because they aren't women? Is it because they aren't members of his church? Is it because he doesn't care that much about Canadians? If P.M. Harper spent as much time and money on finding out who murdered these Canadian women, as he does fighting foreign wars, we would have a lot of murderers behind bars instead of a continuing number of dead Canadian First Nations women.
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Dine Around and win The popular Dine Around The Comox Valley is back for its sixth season and runs from Thursday, Feb. 19 to Sunday, March 15. Participating restaurants will showcase a range of delicious dishes featuring food from local farms, oceans and exotic international locations. Dine Around The Comox Valley features a three-course, prix fixe meal, each available for $17, $27 or $37 per person at 19 participating Dine Around restaurants. “Dine Around represents a lot of hard work, creativity and preparation on behalf of the restaurants,” said Edd Moyes, culinary events committee member and owner of the Blackfin Pub in Comox. “With the combination of exciting, new menu items and reasonable prices for three-course meals, Dine Around is an opportunity that shouldn’t be missed.” Dine Around has established itself as one of Canada’s premier regional culinary events. A diverse range of restaurants, each with excellent chefs, is bolstered by an array of local aquaculture and agriculture food producers, award-winning wineries and new craft breweries. One of the newcomers to Dine Around, the White Whale Restaurant and Oyster Bar, plans to showcase the best of both local food producers and craft beer. “Our Dine Around menu will change weekly to highlight the variety of local food producers,” said Max Oudendag of the White Whale. “One constant
throughout Dine Around will be our fresh oyster sampler from three local oyster farms. For those looking to pair craft beer, we’re offering pairing upgrades that will include the latest brews from both Gladstone Brewing Co. in Courtenay and the Cumberland Brewing Company.” In addition to the White Whale, four other restaurants are new to Dine Around and all bring international flavours to the plates of food aficionados. The Bamboo Inn and Spice Hut Indian Cuisine in Comox and Tita’s Mexican Restaurant and Manvirro’s Indian Grill in Courtenay, all bring delicious new offerings to the Dine Around lineup this season. A new Dine Around passport will be provided to all restaurant-goers this year. Eat a Dine Around meal at one of the participating restaurants and get your passport “stamped” beside the restaurant name. Receive four stamps or more and submit your passport for a chance to win ‘Dining Out for a Year’ in the Comox Valley. Dine Around The Comox Valley is supported by The Comox Valley Record, Gordon Food Service, the Eagle 97.3FM, and Comox Valley Economic Development and Tourism. For more information on Dine Around the Comox Valley, including a list of all 19 participating Dine Around restaurants, visit www.comoxvalleydinearound.com, call 1-855-400-2882 or drop by the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre. Join the social conversation through #CVDineAround on Facebook or Twitter.
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Black Press offering 37 scholarships Record Staff It’s that time of the year, when graduates are filing off their report cards and transcripts to the programs and universities they’re eyeing as their new four-year homes. And after all that work just to get in, to beat the odds and a whole lot of other applicants, they could use some aid. That’s why Black Press will be supplying 37 freshman students accepted to the University of Victoria’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business with $5,000 annual scholarships – for stu-
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On Thursday, January 15th, we were pleased to partner with MNP LLP and the Comox Valley Economic Development Society to publically release the results of the MNP Business Leaders Survey and opened discussion about the local business climate, economic outlooks and other factors related to doing business in the Comox Valley. One of the survey’s questions invited input around the notion of a governance review by asking, “Do you support or oppose the idea of conducting an independent review of the local government structure in the Comox Valley to see if alternatives would better serve the area?” Out of 200 local business leaders surveyed, 88 per cent supported the idea of conducting a governance review. Since April 2014, our Comox Valley Governance Review Task Force has been working to collect 5000
signatures from residents for the Governance Review petition. Their efforts have taken them to the Comox Centre Mall, retail businesses and door-to-door visits with one mission – to initiate a request for a study and have a joint committee established to oversee the review process. So far, we have collected close to 2000 signatures to date. This past January, we supported Hans Peter Meyer and his #WeAreYQQ Speaker Series featuring Nik Badminton. This exciting multi-series focuses on bringing technical tools to help grow and support local businesses in the Comox Valley. This February 23rd, Jayesh Parmar will share his personal experiences of being a Saskatoon startup to Silicon Valley business and discuss how thinking beyond local markets can create value to small city talent. Join us at the Comox Valley Art Gallery from 7
p.m. to 9 p.m. for Thinking BIGger. Our Chamber Showcase is Friday, February 27th at Crown Isle Resort. The Chamber Showcase hosts more than 30 local exhibitors and provides the opportunity to promote their products and services. Admission to the general public is free with an exciting chance to win an iPad 2. A warm welcome goes to our new members joining the chamber family as of January. Quinsam Communications Group, Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary, Duduza Bed and Bath Inc., Medium Rare Interactive Inc. and Uniglobe Alliance Travel Ltd. – we look forward to supporting you and the future of your businesses. Dianne Hawkins President and CEO FB: facebook.com/ comoxvalleychamber TW: @cxvalleychamber
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Lunar New Year festivities on tap The Comox Valley Multicultural Society will host Lunar New Year Festival – Year of Sheep (Goat) on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 5-9 p.m. at the Native Son's Hall. Among the entertainment on the slate will be the awardwinning Jhuo Lan Dragon Dance Team of Taiwan, performing a traditional dragon dance. This is a rare opportunity to see this team in action, as
Courtenay is one of only three Canadian cities it will visit on its current performing tour (Vancouver and Toronto the others). The team will perform four of its world famous dragon dances. Tickets are $25 per person, and includes a full meal. Children under 10 get in for free. Call Jin Lin at 250-338-9386, email maplepool@shaw.ca or go to www. comoxvalleymulticultural.ca for tickets and more information.
Seniors show added Due to popular demand, the Comox Valley Multicultural Society will hold a bonus afternoon dragon dance show exclusive for seniors. This 40-minute performance will start at 2 p.m., with admission by donation. For more details on the matinee, use the aforementioned contact info.
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CV Arts Council launches poet laureate search Winner will open for Shane Koyczan, plus cash prize “Word up!” The Comox Valley is about to become a more culturally literate place. The Comox Valley Community Arts Council has begun a search for the Valley’s first designated poet laureate, to engage and inspire the community for a two-year term. “This is a very inclusive, big-tent project,” says CVCAC president Jamie Bowman. “We’re inviting all forms of poetic creation, including classic page poets, lyricists, rappers and spoken word artists. It’s not necessary to have been published.” The winner will not only get to open for iconic Canadian spoken word artist Shane Koyczan March 24 at the Sid Williams Theatre, but will be awarded a $1,000 honorarium to carry out poet laureate duties over the term. “Just as writing is a social catalyst, a poet laureate can be seen as a community alchemist, divining the moments to lament and celebrate, using his or her words to glue people together in times of joy and sorrow,” says Linda Rogers, past poet laureate for Victoria and on the jury to choose a poet laureate here. Cumberland Village Works, School District 71, the City of Courtenay and the Vancouver Island Regional Library have all stepped up to partner
The person selected as Comox Valley's first ever poet laureate will have a chance to perform in public, opening for Shane Koyczan, March 24 at The Sid.
financially. The winner will be expected to create works during the year, appear at significant community events (i.e. Elevate the Arts, Miners Memorial, Canada Day, etc.), work to stimulate and encourage poetic and cultural writing, and serve as a lightning rod for the mood of the community. Joining Rogers on the judging panel are Anne Cumming, the English Department Chair at North Island College, Eric Ettinger, half of the rap duo Butterfinger Bombsquad and whose past group Still-life Family opened for 2-Live Crew during their years of touring, plus an as-yet unnamed lyricist. “Writers can either apply or be nominated by someone who knows the value of their work and their potential for the community,” said Bowman. “Beauty is not only in the eyes, but also in the ears and feelings of the beholder.” Full entry and nomination details are at www. comoxvalleyarts.com.
Pied Piper at Puntledge Park What do you do when your town is overrun by rats? You call The Pied Piper! On Saturday, Feb. 28 at 3 and 6:30 p.m. take a trip to Hamelin Town with Missoula Children's Theatre, as over 50 local students present The Pied Piper, an original musical adaptation of this classic tale. Both performances are at Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary School. This production is part of the Missoula Children's Theatre's unique international touring project. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children and are available at the door. For more info call Kim at 250-334-4495 ext 116.
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Japan: Culture and Climbing slide show Strathcona Wilderness Institute presents Rod Szasz with his stunning slide show presentation titled “Japan: Culture and Climbing,” Feb. 21 at the Stan Hagen Theatre. Rod Szasz grew up in Nanaimo, moved to London where he obtained a business degree and then moved to Japan. He became fluent in the language and learned the cultural nuances so that he could successfully integrate himself into the business society where he lived and worked for the next 25 years. Szasz has hiked and explored the mountains of
Japan and had a chance to experience the wide variety of adventure-related activities it has to offer: from alpine climbs on the big mountains, including Tanigawa-daki, to rock climbing in the summer and ice climbing in the winter. He has toured the mountains on skis and participated in a unique Japanese sport called Sawanobori or “stream climbing.”
He introduced his family at an early age to the scenic beauty Japan has to offer. Within an hour train ride from central Tokyo, he was able to find both adventure and solitude, but surprisingly he was able to find this within the city itself. The presentation is in the Stan Hagen Theatre at the North Island College
facility on Ryan Road in Courtenay on Feb. 21. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 7 and followed by a question and answer period. There is a cover charge of $10 per person, students half price, at the door. Strathcona Wilderness Society is a non-profit organization and this presentation at the Stan Hagen Theatre at Courtenay’s NIC is a fundraiser for their summer education programs at Paradise Meadows at the entrance to Strathcona Provincial Park.
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HAPPENING To have your entertainment event included in our What’s Happening lineup, please send the details of your event to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com. Event listing should be no more than 50 words and should include date, time, place and cost. ART Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox presents: “CATCHING THE LIGHT” – A SHOW & SALE by “LESLIE DUNSMORE & MARY HICKS” opens Feb. 17 and runs to March 8. Open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 – 4 p.m., closed Monday. Free Admission. Located at 1729 Comox Avenue. FMI and to see a virtual gallery of the current show go to www.pearlellisgallery.com. STUDIO B IN CUMBERLAND is proud to present a new exhibit entitled “Wood Vibe Tribe” of wood works by Brad Rhadwood and Andy Smith, with special appearance by Chris Boux. The exhibit opens on Friday, Feb. 13, with all three artists present at the reception from 7-11 p.m. Studio B Gallery is located at 2704 Dunsmuir Avenue in Cumberland.
THEATRE FEBRUARY IMPROV: Pleasure Craft Theatre presents: Dodge Force, Live Improv Soap Opera, Tuesday nights from Feb. 10 to March 10, 7-8 p.m. at Studio Live in Cumberland. 2679 Beaufort Street. Fun improv show! $5 all ages. PIED PIPER: On Saturday, Feb. 28 at 3 and 6:30 p.m. take a trip to Hamelin Town with Missoula Children's Theatre, as over 50 local students present THE PIED PIPER, an original musical adaptation of this classic tale. Performances at Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary School. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children and are available at the door. For more information, call Kim at 250.334.4495 ext 116. MARCH Co-Val Choristers Spring Production of "Yours Anne" — A musical based on the Diary of Anne Frank", run March 20 to 29 at the Old Church Theatre. Theatre box office Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or reserve seating by calling 250-334-2992.
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APRIL Courtenay Little Theatre presents Ronald Harwood’s “Quartet” at Sid Williams Theatre. $22 all seats at Sid Ticket Office: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com 250-338-2430. Showtimes April 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 - 7:30 p.m. Matinee Sunday, April 12, 2 p.m.
CALENDAR Thursday, February 19 LUNCH AT THE LEGION - The Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Homemade Soup and Sandwich Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Full lunch is $8; individual entrees are $3 each. Endless tea and coffee. Come and enjoy a homemade lunch and dessert with family and friends. Friday, February 20 LUNCH AT THE LEGION - The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 28 Cumberland (2770 Dunsmuir Ave.) has a soup and sandwich special 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. JAZZ IN COMOX - The monthly jazz series continues tonight at The Little Red Church in Comox, featuring the Jilli Martini Combo. Doors at 7, show at 7:30. Tickets at the door $12. Advance tickets $10 and available at Bop City in Courtenay and the Red Carpet Boutique in Comox. EVERGREEN DANCE - The Dan Hughes Band is coming to town to play in the Rotary Hall at the Filberg Centre 7:3010:30 p.m. Bar Service will be available and a coffee break in the lounge at 9 p.m. Evergreen Club members $7 and non-members are welcome at $9. Saturday, February 21 MISCHIEF IN CUMBERLAND - Looking for a night of mischief? Little Island Productions and CVW bring you MultiColoured Mischief (MCM) and Downtown Mischief! $12 limited advance tickets available at Bop City, The Waverley Hotel, by phone 250-336-8322 Sunday, February 22 CRIB IN CUMBERLAND - The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 28 Cumberland (2770 Dunsmuir Ave.) has a crib tournament starting at 1 p.m. BRUNCH WITH ANELA – Native Hawaiian music with guitars, ukuleles, and vocals. At the Waverley. Food Service starts at 10:30 a.m. Music from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. SENIORS TEA - Comox Seniors Tea Dance, 2-4 p.m. at 180 Beaufort Ave. in Comox. Live music. 55+ welcome. $5 at the door. FIDDLING FUN - Dance with the Old Time Fiddlers Branch 17 at the Fallen Alders Hall on Royston Road. $5 admission.
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Monday, February 23 KARAOKE KOMMOTION - Karaoke at Chances Casino from 8:30-11 p.m. with hosts Rod & Suzy McNeil. Free admission. Tuesday, February 24 RE-THINK OUR WATERSHED - A panel with TimberWest, CVRD and conservations experts, to discuss conservation perspectives of watershed management. NIC's Stan Hagen Theatre. 7-9:30 p.m. Space is limited. Register at cvconservation@outlook.com. Wednesday, February 25 FLY LIKE AN EAGLESMITH - Award-winning singer-songwriter Fred Eaglesmith inspires comparisons to icons like Woody Guthrie and Bruce Springsteen. He is playing at the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River, a presentation of Vancouver Island MusicFest. Tickets $32 at www.islandmusicfest.com or call 250-871-8463. Show starts at 7:30.
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Community Contra Dance in Merville Saturday There will still be lots of romance in the air at the Valentine’s Day Community Contra Dance at the Big Yellow Merville Hall in romantic, downtown Merville. On Saturday, Feb. 21, there
won’t be just candy kisses as you dance to the contra dance tunes of the Funtime Fiddlers, with June Cannon calling the dances. Before the dance, from 7-7:30 p.m., there will be a contra
dance workshop. The workshop is free of charge so plan to come early. At 7:30 p.m., the Funtime Fiddlers take to the stage, bat their eyelashes to the crowd and start the music.
Single dancers are most welcome as they can pair up with anyone during the contras and our contra sets last about 15 minutes per dance. In between the called contra dances, there will be waltzes, fox-
trots, polkas, all showcasing some hot young fiddlers. Doors open at 7, dance starts at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10/adults, $5/ youth (6 and under free) and you can come as a family for $22. For more info, call 250-339-4249.
Diaz brings Mexican flavour to stage at Zocalo tonight The third Thursday of the month is Oscar Robles Diaz night at the Zocalo Cafe. Tonight, Diaz will present heartfelt renditions of classic Mexican boleros and folk songs, as well as the music of
Cuba, specifically its son and trova traditions. Son is a major genre of Cuban music that helped lay the founda-
tion for many Latin music forms that came after, including salsa. Diaz will pay tribute to the legendary ‘trovador’ Silvio Rodriguez,
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It took the Comox Valley Glacier Kings 48 regular season games to win home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. It took them one playoff game to lose it. The Yetis dropped the first game in their bestof-seven VIJHL opening round playoff series with the Nanaimo Buccaneers 5-2 Tuesday night at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. The Bucs built a 4-0 lead through two periods then coasted to the 5-2 win. The Bucs outshot the Yetis 32-26 with Jakob Severson picking up the win. Liam Young started between the pipes for the Icemen and gave way to Zachary Straza after Nanaimo’s fourth goal. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Elena Gaskell won two gold medals in the opening two days of the Canada Winter Games in Prince George. PHOTO BY CANADA WINTER GAMES
There’s a decidedly Comox/ Courtenay connection with the first B.C. athlete to win a medal at the Canada Winter Games in Prince George. Elena Gaskell, 13, won gold in slopestyle freestyle skiing on the first day of competition on Saturday and followed that up with another gold in big air on Sunday. Gaskell has a number of relatives in the Valley including her grandmother Carol (Geneau) in Comox, her great grandmother Dorothy Branch in Comox, and her maternal grandparents who live in Courtenay. Her father Ken Gaskell graduated from G.P. Vanier high school in Courtenay while her mother Holly (Carlisle) attended Highland high school in Comox. Elena lives with her mom and dad and older brother Josiah in Vernon, where she was born, and calls Silver Star her home mountain. “I was so happy to win gold and I am so proud, I can’t wipe the smile off my face,” said Gaskell. “I got down my first run and I felt really confident. It is such a
privilege to represent B.C.” Her step grandfather John Ferguson says Gaskell is the youngest competitor at the Games. Gaskell has skied in the Comox Valley and was a medal winner two years in a row at Mount Washington Alpine Resort in March, Ferguson said. “These two – so far – medals in the Winter Games supercede those accomplishments by being in open company and versus very tough competition from across Canada,” Ferguson said. “There’s lots of proud people running around Courtenay/ Comox this week with very high hopes for the future of this little dynamo!” Team BC has a delegation of 348 athletes, coaches, managers, and mission staff (including apprentice snowboard coach Kim Leming of the Comox Valley) at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George (Feb. 13 to March 1). See Canada Games live streaming at www.canadagamestv.ca and follow live updates on Twitter from @GoTeamBC with the hashtag #TBCTargetShooting.
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Sharpes preparing for next freestyle ski, snowboard events Earle Couper Record Staff
Comox Valley athletes Darcy and Cassie Sharpe are preparing for their next big competitions – but in very different parts of the world. Darcy was one of Canada’s slopestyle and big air athletes who attended one last progression camp in Whistler Blackcomb last week in preparation for the 2015 FIS Snowboard World Cup in Quebec City and Stoneham, the only domestic freestyle World Cup of the year. “Young guns Tyler Nicholson, Darcy Sharpe, Mikey Ciccarelli and Jenna Blasman are ecstatic to compete in front of a home crowd at Stoneham,” a Snowboard Canada spokesperson said. “They will lead the pack as a number of Canada’s best freestyle athletes compete in slopestyle
and big air.” Sharpe won silver in the big air snowboard event at the 2015 FIS World Championships last month in Austria. “This young and highly talented group will more than likely find themselves atop World Cup podiums in Quebec City,” DARCY the spokesperson added. The 2015 FIS Snowboard World Cup in Quebec City and Stoneham, which goes Feb. 19-22, has been a staple in the freestyle World Cup tour and has allowed Canada to develop and mature a large group of young talented freestyle athletes. Meanwhile, Darcy’s sister Cassie is with the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association contingent that is off on a familiarization
trip to South Korea. The trip is part of the four-year strategy instituted by the CFSA ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeonchang. “We did something similar prior to Sochi and planned five trips between September 2010 and October 2013,” said CASSIE David Mirota, High Performance Director. “These trips helped us shape our roles and approach to the 2014 Winter Games, which ultimately set us up with an optimal performance mindset.” For this trip, slopestyle and halfpipe athletes who have not been to the Olympic Games and have demonstrated podium potential were targeted. Sharpe is one of three halfpipe snowboard athletes mak-
ing the trip to South Korea between Feb. 14-19. She won silver in her event at last month’s FIS Ski and Snowboard Championships. “Most of our athletes and coaches have never been to South Korea and some never to Asia,” added Mirota. “This trip provides an opportunity to get a real feel and understanding of the landscape and culture, without the pressure of having to compete and perform. Banking these experiences early in the Olympic cycle will provide that extra confidence for the team when we go back to Pyeongchang to compete at the World Cup test event and at the Olympic Games.” Among the trip objectives will be to get an understanding of the freestyle skiing venue location and for the athletes to get use to a new environment.
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Ice, Towhees in post-season play Record Staff After nine days off, the Isfeld Ice senior boys basketball team returned to action at the Inaugural Campbell River Police Tournament hosted by Timberline Secondary. After an easy opening round win over SMUS of Victoria, the Ice struggled to close out games against Carihi and Thomas Haney (Maple Ridge). Against Carihi in the semifinal the Ice fell 49-45. Up by one with two minutes to go Isfeld failed to score down the stretch. Leading scorers for the Ice were Noah Kaefer with
12, Davis Malton with 11 and Hank Mangdaz with 10. In the day’s second game it was deja vu for the Ice. Up four with three minutes to play, Isfeld failed to execute at either end of the floor, falling 53-50 to the Thunder of Thomas Haney. Playoffs start this week with Isfeld hosting the North Islands. All teams participating qualify for Islands next week at Parklands in Victoria, with the top three teams from there going to the B.C. championships in Langley. 4A North Islands The North Vancouver Island
4A Boys Basketball Championships go Feb. 19-21 in Port Alberni. The four-team tourney will determine North Island seeding for the Island Championships. No. 1 seed Cowichan Thunderbirds take on #4 Alberni Armada on Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m.while #2 G.P. Vanier Towhees face #3 Dover Bay Dolphins on Feb 20 at 7:30 p.m. The losers of those game meet Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. while the winners tipoff at 3 p.m. Feb. 21. The 65th annual Island 4A championships go Feb. 26-28 at Mount Douglas in Victoria. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Country Roads Marathon is returning Staying true to its name, the Country Roads Marathon is retuning after a hiatus, taking runners through a rural scenic source offering runners spectacular views of farmland, the Comox Glacier and the Beaufort Mountain range. “I am very excited to bring back the marathon,” says race director Steven Royer. “I raced it several years and it was one of my favourites with the scenic route, the themed water stops and the excitement from the local people and volunteers.” The marathon, which began in 2000 and was last run in 2004, is a looped course beginning and ending at the Comox
Valley Sports Centre, offering both marathon, half marathon and relay (teams of four) distances. This year’s race is set for Father’s Day - June 14 at 7 a.m. - with all funds raised to support the Vancouver Island Crisis Society suicide prevention programs. “We decided to use the funds raised by the Country Roads Marathon for suicide awareness, after the running community lost a good friend in 2013 to depression resulting in suicide,” notes Keith Wakelin, treasurer of the event. “Upon doing the research, we were astounded by the sheer volume of victims of suicide and
wish to bring awareness to help prevent future tragic events,” he added. The course will be re-certified in February as a Boston Marathon qualifying race. The race will support runners with aid stations located approximately every two miles along the course, along with porta potties located at each relay transition. Early bird pricing is available until March 7, 2015. For more information, visit www.countryroadsmarathon. com, or visit Country Roads Marathon on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @CRoadsMarathon. – Country Roads Marathon
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It was one and done for Comox Valley United at the 2015 Jackson Cup.
In a first-round game Feb. 14 in Ladysmith between two Vancouver Island Soccer League Div. 1 opponents, United dropped a 3-1 decision to Cowichan FC. United fin-
ished sixth in their first year in Div. 1 while Cowichan won the Div. 1 championship. While United now gets to reflect on their successful inaugural season in Div.
1, Cowichan prepares to face the winner of Lakehill (Div. 1) vs. Nanaimo United (Div. 2) in a quarter-final match on the March 1 weekend. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Spring soccer academy meeting Sunday
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The 2015 Vancouver Island Soccer Academy Spring Soccer Programs being run by Shel Brodsgaard and staff in the Comox Valley is holding an informational event for all players and parents. It will be held Sunday, Feb. 22 from 6-8 p.m. at the Old House Resort and Spa. The program is going to be available to youth soccer players from the ages of 2004-1998 (with the addition of 2005-2006 players based on an assessment provided within the first two weeks of the program). The start date will be Tuesday, April 14 and the end date is Thursday, June 18. The midweek training will be located at Mark Isfeld and the weekend training sessions on Denman Island (Saturdays). Further to this will be additional training opportunities in both Victoria and the Comox Valley regarding the annual
7-Aside Weekends, plus prior to the conclusion of the program all players registered in the full academy will have the opportunity to spend a weekend on Denman Island. Complete details regarding the 2015 VISA Spring Academy are located here: http://bit. ly/1z8sLJZ The aim for these informational meetings is to review the academy model being created and address all concerns regarding CVUSC House/Rep Soccer and VIPL commitments. At this time we will be defining and explaining the age groups, outlining the skill-based model for assessment of the players, as well as address the program content and goals. For more information about the 2015 Spring Soccer Academy, email sheldano@telus.net. – Vancouver Island Soccer Academy
MIWSL champion Outlaws going to provincials Earle Couper Record Staff
The Cermaq Outlaws will represent the Mid-Island Women’s Soccer League at this year’s B.C. championships, which begin the second weekend in April. The Outlaws clinched first place in the MIWSL on Feb. 15 when second-place Oceanside United dropped a 4-0 deci-
sion to sixth-place Nanaimo. It was United’s final game of the season and their 44 points on a 14-2-2 record left the Outlaws in the driver’s seat with 46 points and two games remaining on a 15-0-1 record. The Feb. 15 match was the only game played this past weekend. “The season is winding down now,” said league spokesperson Selina Baker. “The games being played are
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Recreationally caught herring from local waters. gives an approximate number of 500 million individual adults. As of this writing I would estimate most of them are crowded into the waters between Cape Lazo and Campbell River. There are concentrations of herring throughout Area 14 waters from Parksville to Courtenay. Pacific herring are a foundation species in that so many spe-
spawning run. For the next few weeks local waters will teem with large concentrations of gulls, seals and sea alph lions that are visible on the surface. Below haw the surface there will be millions of fish and other predator species in the Strait, but the joining in the feast. most abundant are the For residents new migratory stocks. to the Valley I recomThe 2015 roe hermend you take a few ring is from Feb. 10 to walks along the beachApril 30; target catches from Parksville to es are about 15,500 Miracle short tons Beach for seines Herring are an important human Park to and about see first14,000 tons food source in their own right. hand this for the gill incredible net fishdisplay of ery and is cies of fish, animals, nature. Prime times based on a 20 per cent birds and even human will be from now until harvest of the probeings depend on their the end of April. jected biomass. There abundance to have a One easy way to was an earlier food healthy ecosystem that spot an active spawn and bait fishery that supports many forms in process is to observe harvested 585 tons. of life. The target fishery While the herring is based on an estiCOMOX VAL are intent on spawnmated abundance of ing and getting back spawning biomass out into the open about 175,000 metric ocean they are targettonnes. At about three ed at every level of the fish to the pound this
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Franklin John ERICKSON passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9th in the early afternoon at Glacier View Lodge. He was the 3rd son of first generation immigrants, Fred and Emelia Erickson. He was born on June 11th 1940 in Comox, living all his life in Merville, content on the same land his parents owned and raised their three boys. Dad leaves behind his eldest son Murray, who has been devoted to his care and well being, the very qualities that Dad showed to his parents; his second son Ricky, who he forever worried about and loved unconditionally; his only daughter Tami and her adoring husband John, knowing they had each other filled his heart with contentment. Andrea, the true love of his life that gave him his family who he loved so much. Grandson Adam and granddaughter Quinn (Murray & Carol) and grandson Jakob (Tami & John). Dad was very proud of his grandchildren. He spoke of them often to friends and acquaintances. David Erickson (brother), Mitchell Erickson (nephew), Marty, Trevor (nephew), Glenda, Margaret Erickson (sister in-law), Carol Gairns (niece), son Erik & family, daughter Courtenay, Susan Erickson (niece), Steve, daughter Jennika, Robert Erickson (nephew), Heather. In Sweden and Finland he leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins and relatives he had only met a few times or never. Because his parents were immigrants, he never had any extended family in Canada until he and his brothers married and had children. The community of Merville became his family as there were many in the same situation. He is predeceased by his maternal grandmother Selma Aronoja, his parents Fred and Emelia Erickson, brother Harry Erickson, his daughter in-law Carol Erickson nee McPhee and sister-in-law Sondra Erickson. So many friends he shall miss. His crib group he loved to play with, the friend from Nanaimo we never met. We only heard how kind he was with encouraging phone calls to Dad, thank you. The many friends from Merville now and years ago in the good times, his car pool to the mill, the many friends and co-workers from Elk Falls that would stop to visit with him, the Merville neighbor that watched over him and kept his wood pile going, the Merville strong man that would come and pick him up when he fell and his wife that made perogies, his Mexico residing drinking buddy and the best bread making lady that moved into Courtenay. There are so many of you I am sure we have missed but please know we are as thankful for you being part of his life as you are thankful to have known him. Our heart is full of thanks to the staff of Glacier View Lodge for the caring and comfort they gave to Dad. He felt at home only because you made him feel that way and allowed him the dignity of his days. Also to the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for the nursing and the laughter you encouraged. To Dr. Reggler and the years of service to his most loyal patient. He never gave up on you nor you on him. Dad was a people person. He always had a joke to tell or a fat wallet with a printed joke inside to give away. He especially liked to give newlyweds his famous nuff nuff joke. Always having someone around to talk with made him happiest. He could talk to anyone about anything, confident that people wouldn't disappoint him and join him in conversation and amazingly they usually did. In fact they were quite delighted to converse, it often made their day, wondering, “Who was that man?" “That was our Dad, Frank Erickson" Flowers gratefully declined. We ask you to donate to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Dad suffered from diabetes for over 50 years or the Make a Wish Foundation. Dad loved children and to see them happy. Private cremation arrangements.
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November 8th, 1923 - February 9th, 2015 Helen passed away in Cumberland Lodge on February 9th at the age of 91. She is survived by her daughters Maureen (Doug) Bryce, Cherie Forbes, and son Rick (Sheila) Millard, 9 Grandchildren and 10 Great-Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Kerry. Helen lived many years in the Comox Valley and then moved to Vancouver to pursue a career. During this time she also loved to travel. On retiring, she moved to Hornby Island where she operated a B&B for a number of years. The family would like to thank the staff at Cumberland Lodge for all their help and kind support.
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Lola Clariss Snively Lola passed away on February 13, 2015 at Ocean View Senior’s Home. Born in Modesto, California, December 28, 1924. Predeceased by: father James Green, mother Grace Green, husbands Harry Sandidge and Charles Snively, son Harrison Sandidge and daughter Margaret Pariseau. Survived by: sisters Patricia Lovig of Modesto, California and Zelpha Bulow of Denver, Colorado, brother Norman Green of Sacramento, California, son Paul Sandidge of Comox, BC, stepdaughter Gloria Snively of Sooke, BC and granddaughter Norma (Carol) Farmere of Courtenay, BC. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 4:00pm at Piercy’s Mt. Washington Funeral Home, Courtenay, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Evergreen Club, Courtenay, BC. Mom’s Life Story Mom grew up in Modesto, California. She graduated from Modesto High School in 1942 and Modesto Junior College in 1945 where she was an “Aâ€? student. She married Harry Sandidge in 1948; became a loving and devoted mother to three children; Margaret in 1950, Harrison in 1952 and Paul in 1954. She worked in Nursing for many years as we moved to Salem, Oregon, Vancouver, Washington and Clackamas, Oregon where she married Charles Snively in 1966. Then came immigration to Canada with Charlie and son Paul and chose the Comox Valley as their home in 1970. Lola worked as a nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital from 1971 until retirement in 1985. She loved Carpet Bowling, Mystery Trips, Elder College, playing the bass guitar in the Happy Gang Band with her granddaughter Norma and also the Hart Strings Band. She played piano all her life. She was a member of the Evergreen Club and the local walkers club for years. Mom was a happy and generous woman who loved life, nature, mountains, gardening, music, traveling, being with friends and family, trying out new restaurants, and so many other things. She will be greatly missed until that day when “Your dead will live‌Awake and shout joyfully. You residents in the dust! For your dew is as the dew of the morning, And the earth will let those powerless in death come to life.â€? Isaiah 26:19
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Keith Crisp April 30th, 1951 – February 2nd, 2015 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our loving Dad Keith. He is predeceased by his parents Kenneth Crisp and June Little. He is survived by his children Angie Crisp (Jason), and Jeff Crisp, grandchildren Jayde, Morgan, Carter, and Logan. Brothers and sisters Sam, Sharon, Cathy and Susan, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members. We will love and miss you, always and forever. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Upper Courtenay Legion on Friday, March 6, 2015 3:30pm – 7:30pm.
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Norma Armstrong Robinson Norma was born October 25, 1927 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. She passed away, unexpectedly February 1, 2015 in Courtenay. She was predeceased by her parents Wilbur and Irma Oliver and her husband Bob in 2013. Norma is survived by son Mark (Marlee), granddaughters Abigail and Nya and son Ross (Susan) and granddaughters Alicia and Amanda, her brother Tom, nieces Lori, Karen, nephew Bill and their families. Also survived by her brother-in-law Keith and Jeni, as well as by her special cousin Gwen (Fred) Grant, also great friends Mattie and Cal Jones. Norma graduated from Alexandra Composite High School, Medicine Hat and began working at her dad’s store, Oliver’s Dry Goods. She then managed the store eventually selling it when her dad died in August 1959. She would attend hockey games all over Southern Alberta. She met Bob while skating on the outdoor rinks. They were married in June 1959. They moved a lot, to all parts of BC, settling in Royston, where they cared for their “four legged mustangs� and “four wheeled mustangs�. Norma was proud of her Irish heritage, with strong beliefs and views, she was very sharp and blunt. She was also very caring and supportive. She was proud of her grandaughters. She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Special thanks to Dr. Janet Green. At Norma’s request there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph’s Hospital, 2nd Floor Transition Care Unit.
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Card of Thanks from Dick Woodman’s family Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair Perhaps you sent those beautiful owers that we saw sitting there Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friend could say Perhaps you were not there at all and just thought of us that day Whatever it was you consoled our hearts in each and every way
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How truly grateful our family is! Shirly Woodman, Tom, Jori, Shelley, Wendy, Kevin, Donald, and families.
standing Drs. Pam Aldis & Sara Sandwith, seated Drs. Itta Winter & Debra Wiens
Thank You from Dr. Wiens I send this heartfelt message of thanks to all the patients who overwhelmed me with kind words, cards and gifts on the occasion of my retirement from medical practice. It has been a great privilege for me to know and serve you over the past 18 years. I have great confidence that you will be well looked after as Dr. Sandwith carries on with Dr. Winter at Cottage Medical. Sincere best wishes, Debra Wiens
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January 6, 1948 January 29, 2015 Richard’s greatest loves were his music and his best friend of 51 years, his wife Karen. A professional musician for much of his life; he always found time to play his guitar or working on lyrics for his latest tune. Performing and sharing his songs was his passion; a gift he shared with his children, Ryan & Jennifer and a legacy that he left his grandchildren, Rheanne & Ethan. He loved entertaining, football, woodworking, fishing and rarely was there a person he met he didn’t like or a person that didn’t like him. A celebration of life will be held February 21, 2015 - 1pm-3pm at the Old Church Theatre. Please come and share moments of how he touched you and listen to his music, a “Tribute� performance. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to YANA.
Lovingly remembered by, Husband Morley, sons David, Keith, and families
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PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING #4 An Integrated Stormwater Management Plan is being developed for NE Comox (shaded area in the map below). The purpose of the Plan is to develop a rainwater management strategy that prevents impact to existing agricultural development, the Lazo Marsh and Hilton Springs, the Queen’s Ditch and other sensitive environmental areas. Residents are invited to a Public Information Meeting to review the results of research and analysis to date.
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A-1 Mini Storage. Notice is hereby given to the following persons, under the Warehouse Lien Act, that their contract has fallen into arrears, and that they have failed t respond to collection attempts: Ricky Leslie and Juan Preece. The contents of these units will be sold on or after March 15, 2015 to recoup funds owing, unless full payment is made prior to this date.
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Notice is hereby given that the following unit at All Secure Storage, 3610 Christie Parkway, Courtenay, BC have fallen into arrears and the owners listed have failed to respond to collection attempts by All Secure Storage or its agents. âœąBrendan Woods, of no known address Unit #542 in the amount of $1592.00. If the owner has not contacted All Secure Storage and made arrangements to pay the account and remove the contents, this unit will be disposed of February 26, 2015, and removed from the premises no later than March 5, 2015.
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It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Hans Friedrich Waschke at the age of 92 on Feb. 1, 2015. Born in Bochum, Germany on Jun. 7, 1922. He is survived by his wife Inge, daughter, Christin Fossett (Waschke) (Terry Mertz ). Grandchildren Darrell Fossett and Nicole (Kyle) Leigh, sisters Edelgard (Heinz) Steg, Lore (Heinz) Jacobi and Adelheid (Ervin) Wojciechowski and a brother Karl (Annemarie) Klein. Hans served in the German army in WW II and became a POW in the USA until the war ended. He moved to England and worked on a farm and met his bride, Inge. They married Dec. 16, 1950. In 1957 they immigrated to Lethbridge, AB where Hans worked many jobs to make ends meet. In 1965, they bought a small farm in Merville and have been there ever since. Hans had a passion for farming but worked full time as a tar and gravel roofer until his retirement. Hans was a good friend, neighbor, husband, father, and grandfather. We will truly miss him. A private Celebration of Life was held at the family home. Many thanks to the paramedics, and nursing staff at St Joseph’s Hospital, and Dr. Reggler. Thank you to Toneff Funeral Services for making this all a little easier.
A year has gone by since you left us. God saw you getting tired when a cure was not to be So He put His arm around you and whispered come with me, you tried so hard to stay with us But your fight was all in vain God took you in his loving arms and freed you from your pain A gentle heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest God Broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.
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TWO BEDROOM recently renovated. Full sized appliances including dishwasher and in suite washer/ dryer. Spacious and nicely decorated. In suite storage, fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. Convenient location just a few blocks from downtown and Filberg Seniors Centre. Fully equipped resident social room. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Security entry and elevator. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
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LUXURY TWO BEDROOM very spacious and recently renovated. In Courtenay’s finest apartment building — just two blocks from downtown. Corner suite. Five full-sized appliances. Ensuite. In-suite storage. Large private deck. Mature adult building. No pets. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
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TWO BEDROOM recently renovated. New floor coverings, appliances, light fixtures and window coverings. Large private deck. Unique layout with through ventilation and extra windows. Overlooks large, attractive garden area. Quiet, well maintained adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and one block from Filberg Park. A very special suite. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222 or John @ 250-703-2264.
LARGE ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious. Recent renovation. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building. Central Courtenay. Security entry. Elevator. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
This bright sparkling 4 bedroom home close to schools and shopping is in move-in condition. Two levels fully ďŹ nished, master en-suite bath and two other family bathrooms. Tons of storage and parking. Painted from top to bottom, just move in, unpack and enjoy!
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SAUTER PIANO Ebony finish. Like new. $1500. Lv. msg @ 250-923-7111 or ph. 250-9148284. Campbell River
SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave.
HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave.
4br - 2400sqft 2439 9th Street East Courtenay
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 1-CHINA CABINET w/hutch. Old Country Rose China of 12 like new. 2 piece ladder. New sewing machine cabinet w/drawers. Brand new wheel chair. Like new wheelchair. Like new Samsung 39� T.V. with stand. Please call 250-331-9252 - Courtenay. Moving Sale.
Do you care about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned, we own and manage our own buildings. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE! Please refer to available apartments listed below. TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222
Call 250-334-9717 to view.
TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay ATTRACTIVE 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated - enjoy new appliances, ooring and bathroom ďŹ ttings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.
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CARS
2004 BMW 325i. 6 cyl. 5 spd. Manual. Central locking, power windows & sunroof. 6 way power & heated seats with lumbar support & position memory. Auto. climate control. Sound system. incl. Bluetooth. Cruise control + much more. Excel. Cond. $9150. Offers considered. 250-923-5950. Campbell River
250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca
OCEANVIEW HOME, 2 bdrm, 1 bath (shower only), 4 appls, woodstove, lrg deck, shared property, $50 hydro credit, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $1,000/mth.
SPORTS & IMPORTS
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-338-7136 for tour.
TOWNHOUSES
2008 DODGE Charger, 82,000 km. $9,800 obo. Excellent condition. Call 250-334-4166.
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE Red, good condition, 6cyld, 5 speed, 4WD, 194,000 KM, nearly new tires. $1,300.00. Please call 250-335-1876
TRUCKS & VANS
250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca
SOUTHVIEW MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, balcony, parking, N/S, no pets. Avail Mar 1 $650/mth. THREE LEVEL DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 3 appls, fenced yard w/shed, N/S, No pets, Avail. Mar. 1 $1,000/mth TIN TOWN 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, res. pkg, above commercial space, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $675/mth CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, top flr unit, 5 appls, deck, res. pkg, N/S, cat neg. w/refs, Avail. Mar 1 - $1,200/mth STEPS TO THE BEACH, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, B/I vac, gas F/P, wrap-around patio, storage shed, 2 res. pkg. spots, N/S, sm pet neg. w/refs, Avail. March 1 $1,200/m
2010 FORD F150 Crew Cab. New canopy. As new Nokian all weather tires. 47,000km. $26,500. Call 250-287-3790. In Campbell River MAZDA 2007 Pick-up. 24,000 km. Silver, A/C, P/B, P/S, stereo, box liner, 4-cyl, RWD. $10,900. Like new. Call (250)203-6657 or (250)2861308, Campbell River.
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Deadline nearing for Citizen of the Century
The Courtenay centennial celebrations continue and the next centennial date to add to your calendar is March 31. That is the deadline for nominations for the Citizens of the Century Awards, the prestigious awards that will honour those who have made a significant contribution to the City of Courtenay since it was incorporated as a municipality in 1915. The award — sponsored by the Canadian Western Bank — is an opportunity for all local families, businesses, and organizations to review their own local history and to honour deserving volunteers past or present for their outstanding contribution to the City of Courtenay. To be eligible, a nominee must have volunteered for a number of years to benefit the citizens of Courtenay and not their own personal or family endeavours. There are a number of categories for nominations including arts, athletics, business, churches, clubs, culture, educational groups, fraternal organizations, history, service clubs, sports teams, youth groups, health, social services and environment. If you're involved with a local sports club, arts group, service club or non-profit organization you can help by making the suggestion at your group's next meeting to bring potential nominations forward. Nominations for the Citizens of the Century can be submitted online, and should include the person’s name, the time period during which they volunteered, and a brief description of the personal merits or contributions to the community that you considered in your decision. The nominating person can submit multiple names for consideration, however please note that not all nominees will receive an award. Any proceeds raised through the year's centennial events will be donated to the Comox Valley Community Foundation. Centennial event updates can be found on Facebook as well as Twitter, using the official hashtag #Courtenay100.
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Voodoo fun
Photo by Terry Farrell
Nine-year-old Devon Cox prepares for take-off in a CF-101B Voodoo pilot ejector seat, one of the items at the Comox Air Force Museum display at Comox Mall. The display, which opened Sunday, is one of several military exhibits in the mall for Heritage Week. The series of photos below the main one is actual footage of a Voodoo ejection seat in use, during a 2009 crash in Lethbridge, Alta.
Roadwork to interrupt traffic flow on Port Augusta St. 2015 UTILITY Trailer, 5x8 closed. Includes new spare, jack & security locks. $2200. obo. Call (250)871-8334,(h) 778-960-3201 (c) Courtenay.
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MARINE ACCESSORIES 1 VOLVO 270 Outboard leg with steering. For parts. $175. O.B.O. 250-923-3195. Campbell River
2004 CHEVY Impala. 4 door. 3.8 litre. Great shape. Clean 171,000km. Asking $4000. 250-830-8351.
2 AQUA Power Heat Exchangers to fit inboard (289302-351) cu in. Ford Windsor motor. $175 for pair. O.B.O. 250-923-3195. In Campbell River.
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Comox residents and drivers are cautioned to keep an eye out when driving on Port Augusta Street later this month as work to fix a storm sewer main will begin. Brett Green, public works foreman for the town, explained road work will begin soon on the 60-yearold sewer, which has to be fully replaced as it has cracked. Last month, the town's engineer Shelley Ashfield told council sections of the sewer from Beaufort Avenue to the outfall is failing and in the last six months
have created issues for surrounding properties. Comox council authorized staff to spend up to $80,000 to fix the sewer main. Staff will begin the work, which will require manipulating near gas lines, but will not require any service shut-downs, added Green. There will be traffic delays during the work — particularly Feb. 23, 24 and 25 — and he is asking drivers to be patient and follow instructions of traffic control personell. Green added businesses around the area are working co-operatively with the Town and will remain open during the road work. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Town of Comox employees prep signs for the upcoming Port Augusta Street storm replacement, and warn drivers of upcoming delays. Photo by Erin Haluschak
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Glenn Sollitt, Green Party Candidate, invites you to get involved, by joining his team of volunteers. Contact Lois Eaton, Campaign Manager, 250-927-6147, e-mail lois.eaton@greenparty.ca or volunteer at http://www.glennsollittgpc.ca/
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COMOX VALLEY WORSHIP DIRECTORY
Healing bowls
BAHÁ’Í FAITH
THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:
Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning
COMOX UNITED An Affirming Ministry
Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.
Sunday Worship Worship and Sunday and Children & Youth Program 10 am Children & Youth Program Saturday Service at 5 pm (Sept-May)
10:00 am Saturday Worship 5:00 pm Email: cxunited@telus.net Rev. Maggie Enwright October to May
Full Wheelchair Access
www.centralchurchefc.com
Hearing Assistance
www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966
Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jeremy Boehm
Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net
Full Wheelchair Access
Hearing Assistance
Val 250-338-7727 (office)
www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966 Photo by Erin Haluschak
Local healing sounds musician Mikeoula and her crystal singing bowls celebrated World Sounds Healing Day at noon Saturday outside the Comox Valley Art Gallery. She joined thousands around the world who toned the heart sounds "AH" at noon in their respective time zones.
Messy Church returns Cumberland United Church (corner of First and Penrith) is hosting the second “Eat, Pray, Play” on Saturday, Feb. 21 starting at 2 p.m. There is no charge. Eat, Pray, Play, or Messy Church, is a different way to ‘do church’. This time the theme will be “Hope”. We will start off with a sing-along and then a few tables of creative activities. We will have a short but inspirational time to boost
our inward spirit and then finish up with pizza including a gluten-free choice. The songs and activities are appropriate and fun for all ages and stages of life. Come out; bring the kids, the grandparents, the friends. Everyone is welcome. Reservations are encouraged but not required. FMI call Mary Lou at 250-336-8656 or the church phone 250-400-7800.
Explore your spirituality in Cumberland Do you have an interest in the things beyond our sense of perception? Do spiritual topics and knowledge resonate with you? Come learn where the yoga system originated and what its highest spiritual attainment is. Whether you're a yogi, spiritualist, thinker, or philosopher, come listen to a free introductory class to the Bhagavad Gita. This class introduces the main concepts of the ancient philosophy from India. You will learn the teachings of spiritual realization and enlightenment, as well as other topics including: human history on Earth, what exists beyond our senses, reincarnation, karma and the laws of nature, the soul or conscious-
ness within the body, and attaining the highest point of the yoga system. All the teachings presented in this class are from the Bhagivad Gita, which is world-renowned as a philosophical masterpiece, spiritual classic, and theological manual. Originating from ancient India, the Bhagivad Gita is the oldest recorded text containing a definitive guide to the topmost form of yoga and selfrealization. This free class will be held on Sunday, Feb. 22 at Studio Live, 2679 Beaufort Avenue at First Street, Cumberland, starting at 7 p.m. Seating is limited and early arrival is suggested. For more information, email yogafromgita@gmail. com.
Devotional gathering – with the theme “Nobility,” February 23 at 7:15 p.m. All are welcome. ~~~ “Noble have I created thee, yet thou hast abased thyself. Rise then unto that for which thou wast created.” Bahá’u’lláh www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041 250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
Full Gospel Christian Fellowship
Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925
There is Hope! Jesus has a plan and a purpose for your life.
5:40 Express Contemporary Worship
Come, let Him show You the Way!
SUNDAY
8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship
2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312
www.stpeterscomox.ca
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Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)
Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay
100 Years of Ministry in the Comox Valley
SUNDAY SERVICE
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8:30 am and 10:00 am WEDNESDAY SERVICE 10:00 am
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living hope
real people living real life experiencing real change
725 Aspen Rd., Comox
Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave
Worship Services
Services
Sunday 10:30am
“A place for you: John 14:2
Minister: Rev. Jenn Geddes
World Day of Prayer Service
10 am Sunday Worship
10am Sundays Mark R. Isfeld School 1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay
Friday Mar. 6 at 3:30 pm
250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca
Full Wheelchair Access
250-334-0616
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RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH
“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things” 10:00AM at
Brooklyn Elementary School 1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox
Everyone Welcome www.resonatechurch.ca
6th & Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay Phone: 250-334-4961 Sunday Service: 10:30am Minister: Rev. Ryan Slifka
10:30 am
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(September to June)
250 Beach Drive, Comox
Sunday Celebration
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We’ve Got Some Space For You!
We Meet Every Sunday at 4:00
St. George’s United Church
250-334-8424
or
Ron Finley (Feb. 22)
RIVER HEIGHTS
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TED Talk
Community Church
St. John the Divine
St. Peter
Sunday
Taize Service
Comox Valley
Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!
11:00 am & 7:00 pm
Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship
“The Church with a heart in the heart of the city.”
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Braving the winter in search of summer wine The long straights in Through rain, fog, snow Manning Park temptand ice, we drove in ed me to open up the search of Syrah in the 3.5-litre SOHC, V6 and Okanagan Valley. let all 290 horses roar. A The 1,000-kilometre sudden slip towards the journey was a good winter ditch and a rear sway put test of the all-wheel-drive paid to that notion and I 2015 Acura MDX elite was grateful for traction edition. But it was also a control. quest to collect examRain swept us through ples of the fermented Drinking and Similkameen homegrown Syrah grape driving don’t mix but the Valley but cleared as to be poured by Okanafor this Okanagan we dropped down into gan winemakers at next Osoyoos. First stop would week’s Vancouver Interna- wine fan, the reward be Black Hills Estate tional Wine Festival. came at day’s end. Winery, on Black Sage Drinking and driving Road, in Oliver. It has don’t mix but for this Keith Morgan magnificent views of Okanagan wine fan, the the Okanagan valley. Its reward came at day’s end interpretation of Syrah is mouth-filling or when somebody else took the wheel and much closer to its Rhone Valley at midday! origins than that Oz style. The same can The idea for the jaunt came when I be said of that served by TIME Estate learned Honda’s premium brand was Winery across the road, which opens to a festival sponsor. My focus sharpened the public this summer. when Syrah was named the feature Minutes later, we had swept across the grape and it was revealed that 55 valley to the castle-like structure that wineries from Australia would show off is Road 13, where owners Mick and their version of the French grape – the Pam Luckhurst entertained and sent big and often fruity Shiraz. Past tastings us packing with a variety of blends. told me B.C. could hold its own in this The overnight stop was neighbouring duel. Indeed 16 of our best winemakers Tinhorn Cellars, where its generous cowill uncork Syrah. owner and winemaker Sandra Oldfield The Driveway car pulled into eight of extracted a delicious Syrah from her those vineyards but it was not an easy private cellar. drive. Though the forecast snow did not The next day, a yellow orb appeared materialize in the Fraser Valley, gusts did above while passing by the beautiful test surefootedness. The true winter test Vaseaux Lake and into Okanagan Falls. was found along the twisty Hope-PrincWe spun onto Eastside Road and skirted eton highway. In the summer, it’s a fun Skaha Lake to Penticton. It’s a quiet, roller coaster ride but hidden black ice fast road and it enabled me to play with and patches around every corner made paddle shifters. it a steering wheel gripper.
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The view from Poplar Grove over Okanagan Lake is spectacular as is the Syrah, which, like the best of the winery’s reds, benefits from the extra aging afforded by cellaring it for a couple of years longer than the norm. A three-kilometre side trip to Red Rooster netted a Reserve Syrah, which exuded yummy plum and cherry from its neck, once opened! One more stop before a relaxing evening spent staring over the lake while sipping on a suite balcony at the Summerland Waterfront Resort. The snowy and very icy single track to the new Sage Hills Vineyard in Summerland required careful navigation. The reward was a barrel tasting with winemaker Andrea Lee and vineyard manager Keenan Thrussell. The new vintage had yet to be bottled but a rosé version hit the spot later! Time to return to the coast via Sandhill Wines in Kelowna. Howard Soon, a B.C. born industry pioneer, makes Syrah from vineyards in the south of the valley and a special ‘small lots’ version from a
single vineyard. By the time the rear two rows were lowered to accommodate the purchased cases of wine, the seven-seat MDX was strictly a two-seater. Despite its load, it leapt up to the Pennask Summit on the Okanagan Connector as fast the outside temperature dropped to minus five. The Coquihalla Highway was bathed in sunlight and the descent to Hope was smooth and quiet but for the rattle from the bottles. Bring on the Aussies! If you can’t get to the festival tasting room, tour Okanagan wine country this summer… with a designated driver, of course. Power: 3.5-litre SOHC, V6, 290 hp, with 6-speed auto paddle shifters and grade control. Fill-up: 12.7/8.5L/100km (city/hwy) Price as tested: $63,990 Base price: $49,990 keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
Que Syrah, Syrah! Of the 27 BC wineries featured at the upcoming Vancouver International Wine Festival (February 20 until March 1), 16 Okanagan Valley vineyards will pour wine made from this year’s featured grape – Syrah. Our Search for Syrah in an Acura MDX took us to eight of those wineries. ▸ Black Hills Estate Winery: 4318 Black Sage Road, Oliver (blackhillswinery.com) ▸ Road 13 Vineyards: 799 Ponderosa Road, Road 13, Oliver (road13vineyards.com) ▸ Tinhorn Creek Vineyards: 537 Tinhorn Creek Road, Oliver (tinhorn.com) ▸ TIME Estate Winery: 30861 Black Sage Road, Oliver (timewinery.com) ▸ Sage Hills Vineyard: 18555 Matsu Drive, Summerland (sagehillswine.com) ▸ Poplar Grove Winery: 425 Middle Bench Road North, Penticton (poplargrove.ca) ▸ Red Rooster Winery: 891 Naramata Road, Penticton (redroosterwinery.com) ▸ Sandhill Wines: 1125 Richter St, Kelowna, (sandhillwines.ca)
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And the winners are: Subaru Legacy and Ford F-150 The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has announced (... drum-roll, please) Subaru Legacy as the 2015 Canadian Car of the Year and Ford F-150 as the 2015 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. “Subaru had an outstanding year in 2014,” said Shiro Ohta, chairman, president and CEO of Subaru Canada, Inc. “In the past year, Subaru sold a record number of vehicles and celebrated a new milestone in company history with unprecedented sales success. This award from AJAC is a wonderful tribute to our recent achievements.” The completely redesigned 2015 Subaru Legacy was engineered in Japan and is now built in the USA. Legacy is the only car in its class with standard all-wheel-drive. A variety of engineering changes, including Active Grille Shutter system and a new (CVT) automatic transmission, have helped achieve a substantial improvement in fuel economy. The greenest Legacy comes with a PZEV version of
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2015 Chevrolet Trax LS Air & Auto and purchase of an Equinox LS FWD. Freight ($1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. *Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from February 3 through March 2, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 model year Chevrolet (except 2015 MY Chevrolet Colorado 2SA). 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Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between February 3 and March 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicle (except Colorado 2SA, Corvette, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS, Silverado 1500 and HD). Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between February 3 and March 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicles (except Colorado 2SA, Corvette, Camaro Z28, and Malibu LS). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. † Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. > Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. ~ Requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on certain vehicles and in select markets. Customers will be able to access this service only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $22,685 ($750 Owner Cash) for a 2015 Trax LS Air & Auto (1SA). Bi-weekly payment is $119 for 48 months at 0.5% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,675 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $14,039, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $8,960. 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By Jonathan A. Stein
Like people, certain cars have a sinister look about them, especially in dark colours and particularly in black. Some cars have been typecast for the large and small screens and others just look evil without any help from the mass media. Here are a handful of production cars that look as if they could scatter children and make law-abiding citizens run for their lives. 1935 Cord 810 Beverly or Westchester: Sleek and low for its era with that coffin nose, few
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cars have more of an air of threat about them. To me, the chrome pipes of the 812 take away a lot of the menace. I can’t see a ’52 or ’53 Cadillac Fleetwood in a dark colour without expecting Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) to step in or out of it. If ever a car was typecast, this is it. 1959-1966 Jaguar Mk II: This car has been cast repeatedly as the villain’s ride in all manner of British television and movies, though its menace is largely due to expectation rather than appearance.
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1957 Plymouth Fury: This car would look threatening and scary even if it hadn’t been immortalized in Stephen King’s “Christine” as the embodiment of evil. Very few cars look scarier than a Facel Vega HK 500 — in black. I’ll never forget the last time I saw a somewhat questionable – and now departed – car dealer. He was moving a black
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Facel Vega and it had a powerful burble and looked ready to spirit him away from a bank job or armored car heist. 1968-1972 Corvette Stingray: Talk about a car that looks “Bad Ass”; few cars top a black Stingray with chrome bumpers. 1961-1964 Lagonda Rapide: If there hadn’t been so few of them, this car definitely would
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have been a stereotypical “bad guy’s” car. They’re just plain menacing, even in white. 1963-1968 Marcos 1600 or 1800GT: Few cars are lower or look more sinister than these terrifically styled sports cars from England. They’re seldom seen on our shores. And although they look scary, they’d be hard to hop into for a quick getaway and there’s limited space to haul the loot. The SAAB 900 Turbo had a very long life — from 1978 until 1998 — but it’s the cars from the mid-80s that will be
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best remembered as extremely predatory-looking. I’m talking about a black three-door Turbo, probably with tinted windows. All kinds of cars make statements, but when you combine, long, low and wide with great presence, sometimes a car can be a little scary.
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