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McRae’s job changes Record Staff Comox Valley MLA Don McRae has been named Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation by Premier Christy Clark. According to Clark, who shuffled the cabinet Friday, the former education minister will: • Ensure that significant reforms … at Community Living B.C. are fully implemented and benefiting families; • Continue efforts to assist people with disabilities earn an income; • Deliver on the government’s commitment “to make B.C. Canada’s most progressive province for people and families living with disabilities.” Community Living BC (CLBC), a provincial crown agency mandated under the Community Living Authority Act, delivers supports and services to adults with developmental disabilities and their families in the province. CLBC works to create communities where people with developmental disabilities have more choices about how they live, work and contribute. McRae successfully defended his Comox Valley seat in last month’s provincial election, defying a trend in which the NDP won all but two Vancouver Island seats. McRae earned 12,817 votes, taking nearly 45 per cent of the popular vote. NDP candidate Kassandra Dycke was second with 11,024 votes. McRae was a high school teacher before becoming a member of Courtenay coun-
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cil in 2002. He captured the B.C. Liberal nomination for the Comox Valley in 2009 following the untimely death of Stan Hagen. McRae was elected MLA in the May provincial election, defeating NDP candidate Leslie McNabb 13,016 to 11,593 votes. After serving as a backbencher, McRae was appointed agriculture minister before being promoted to head the education portfolio. He was the subject of a recall campaign in 2011, spearheaded by Kathryn Askew, a former teacher of McRae’s. The campaign — which ultimately failed — was a response to the way in which the BC Liberals introduced the HST, and McRae’s support of the tax. McRae has not been available for comment. See editorial, page 32. ••• Other members of the cabinet are: • Premier - Christy Clark • Deputy Premier and Minister Natural Gas Development and Minister Responsible for Housing -
Rich Coleman • Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation - John Rustad • Minister of Advanced Education - Amrik Virk • Minister of Agriculture - Pat Pimm • Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux • Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development - Coralee Oakes • Minister of Education Peter Fassbender • Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review - Bill Bennett • Minister of Environment - Mary Polak • Minister of Finance and Government House Leader - Michael de Jong • Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations - Steve Thomson • Minister of Health Terry Lake • Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism - Teresa Wat • Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour - Shirley Bond • Minister of Justice and Attorney General - Suzanne Anton • Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services - Andrew Wilkinson • Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Deputy House Leader - Todd Stone • Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business - Naomi Yamamoto.
CIRCLING THE ISLAND The Black Press Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race sailed Sunday afternoon into Comox Harbour. Crews sailed their boats out Monday morning on the next leg of their journey all the way around Vancouver Island. See story, page 13. PHOTO BY EARLE COUPER
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Internet speeding up Telus spending $10 million in Comox Valley to enhance service Scott Stanfield Record Staff
Telus is investing $10 million in Courtenay and Comox this year to expand wireless coverage and enhance wired Internet and Optik TV. The world’s fastest wireless technology, called 4G LTE, offers Internet speeds two to three times faster than past technology, enabling connections as fast as home Internet on smartphones, tablets and Internet keys. “Wireless technology is increasingly valuable with new devices that people are using for home-managed care,” said Eric Macdonald, vice-president of finance capital and support services at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Emerging technologies are basically infrastructure that will help manage chronic
COMOX VALLEY MOTHERS and children rallied Friday outside St. Joseph’s General Hospital to support registered midwife Katie McNiven Gladman (left). She is appealing rejection of an application for privileges at the hospital. Over 1,000 supporters have signed an online petition. PHOTO BY RENEE ANDOR
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illnesses that require continuous monitoring, he added. “Diabetics monitoring their blood sugars using their iPhone, that kind of thing,” Macdonald said. The $10 million investment includes fibre-optic cabling at Mount Washington, and a new telecommunications tower on Knight Road near the airport. The 40-metre tower is expected to plug holes in cellphone coverage in the area. Last year, Telus invested $6 million to connect most homes in Courtenay and Comox directly to fibre optic cables, dramatically improving Internet speeds for businesses and households. “The demand for advanced communications services is exploding in Courtenay and Comox, and Telus is committed to bringing the latest technology, both wired and wireless, to the community,” said Raymond Lawson, Telus general manager for Vancouver Island. The company’s We Give Where We Live philosophy has encouraged its 25,000 employ-
ees and retirees in B.C. to donate more than $100 million and volunteer 2.66 million hours to organizations and charities since 2000. In Courtenay and Comox, Telus employees have contributed more than $100,000 and 25,000 volunteer hours. From time to time, the hospital applies to We Give Where We Live. “It’s good to see them giving back to the community,” Macdonald said.
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Recommendations about controversial changes proposed for the Vancouver Island North federal riding have been submitted to the B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission (BCEBC), MP John Duncan revealed Wednesday. The report, which was tabled by the House of Commons committee studying the subject, summarizes the objections of MPs to the commission’s most recent proposal, Duncan noted. The commission’s task is complicated by the addition of six new seats in B.C. due to population growth. “The latest recommendation by the commission, which split the Comox Valley in half and removed Powell River from the Sunshine Coast and added it to Vancouver Island North, met with considerable opposition in the impacted communities,” Duncan said in a press release. “This proposal is contrary to the obvious communities of interest within the Comox Valley and the Sunshine Coast. “I understand that the commission’s task was a difficult one, but in the end they were solving a Lower Mainland problem at the expense of Vancouver Island. “I felt that the best way to address the problem was to collaborate with the affected MPs on Vancouver Island and the Mainland.” The redistribution proposed by the BCEBC leaves the part of Courtenay east of the Courtenay and Puntledge rivers, and Comox, Comox Valley Regional District Areas B and C in Vancouver Island North. The other part of Courte-
nay, Cumberland and Area A would transfer to the Nanaimo-Alberni riding. In Duncan’s proposal, the parts of Cumberland and Area A north of the Comox Valley Parkway would remain in Vancouver Island North, while the sections south of the Parkway would move to CourtenayAlberni. “I think it’s responding to what people have asked,” said Courtenay Mayor Larry Jangula, noting the initial proposal was to cut Courtenay in half and have two MPs. “No matter how you do it, you’re not going to make everybody happy. This is probably in the long-run better.” “It was bound to happen to one of the communities,” Cumberland Mayor Leslie Baird said. “I’m not sure how it would be for Cumberland to be in such a large area with so many communities.” She is concerned about a proposed boundary line that bisects the village. “I know there’s not much development out there now, but that’s our future growth. And this is supposed to be for 20 years. “I’m trying to find out what this means for Cumberland. Do we get two MPs?,” Baird added. Duncan said the commission will consider the committee report and then finalize the electoral boundaries which will be in place for the 2015 federal election. The final report should be concluded in September. The report is available at www.parl.gc.ca/ Content/HOC/Committee/411/PROC/Reports/ RP6190719/411_proc_ Rpt58_PDF/411_proc_ Rpt58-e.pdf.
Balloon headed to stratosphere Renee Andor Record Staff
Roderick Gravoueille is hoping for clear and calm weather Friday. The Grade 12 Mark R. Isfeld student built a weather balloon he plans to launch off Mount Washington this Friday at 9 a.m., and the fairer the weather, the closer to the Comox Valley it should land, he says. “That’ll be definitely the most challenging part of the project is finding the balloon after it’s landed somewhere,” says Gravoueille, noting the balloon should reach the earth’s stratosphere at its highest point. “Mount Everest reaches about the limit of the troposphere, and then above that is the stratosphere, and my balloon will reach about midway through the stratosphere.” Gravoueille has been working on the project since January during an independent directed study at Isfeld. He built a capsule which will hold a GoPro camera and a tracking device in styrofoam to protect the equipment from cold temperatures in the Earth’s stratosphere. The capsule is housed inside a large lunch bag, which will be covered in waterproof tape in case it lands in water upon its return. A huge latex balloon — which Gravoueille says is about six feet wide when flaccid — will be filled with helium to lift the capsule up about 33 kilometres from the ground. The camera will film the journey up, and Gravoueille expects the latex balloon to expand to about 28 feet in width before it pops and the capsule begins its descent.
MARK R. ISFELD Grade 12 student Roderick Gravoueille will launch this capsule at Mount Washington Friday morning via a huge helium-filled balloon. PHOTO BY RENEE ANDOR
He notes the capsule should fall at about 55 feet per second, which is approximately terminal velocity, before a parachute inflates slowing it down for the rest of the fall. Though Gravoueille expects he will see approximately where the capsule will land thanks to his tracking equipment, he says he’ll have to retrieve the capsule to see any of the video footage of the trip. “It’s likely that it’ll land in water which is better because I won’t have to try and climb a tree or go into this really remote forest to find it,” says Gravoueille. Gravoueille decided to take on the project because he is interested in a career
in space technology. “Since my career choice is based around this kind of thing — transit between the surface of the Earth and near-space, and things like that — I thought it would be appropriate to try and do a project similar to that in high school to show that I have the ability to do this and that I’m serious about what I’m going to do in my career,” he says. Gravoueille plans to start engineering studies at North Island College in September, then transfer to the University of Victoria to specialize in mechanical engineering. “And then I’m hoping that, after my studies at the University of Victoria, I can go into graduate
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Chef ending two-wheel odyssey at Shellfish Fest Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver executive chef Ned Bell will celebrate his 40th birthday this month by putting the rubber to the road for a cause he believes in. On June 12 — the morning of his birthday — Bell will set off on a 900-kilometre bicycle trip across Vancouver Island with the goal of increasing awareness about the sustainability of our food system. He concludes the journey this Saturday at the BC Shellfish Festival in Comox. A longtime supporter of local farmers, fishermen, artisans and food producers of all kinds, Bell’s focus has recently become more tightly honed on making food choices that help improve the health of our oceans, lakes and rivers. In what he calls a “life highlight,” Bell worked with a dedicated team to draw a crowd of more than 500 people to the May 3 celebration that supported the creation of a National Sustainable Seafood Day. Dr. David Suzuki participated as the event’s keynote speaker, along with Barton Seaver, the director of the Sustainable Food Program at Harvard’s School of Public Health and National Geographic fellow.
ON JUNE 15 at the BC Shellfish Festival in Comox, chef Ned Bell will end a 900-kilometre cycle to raise awareness about the sustainability of our food system.
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Sgt. Robin Richardson was one of 12 deserving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members chosen for the CAF Recognition Program and presented with a Chief of the Defence Staff Commendation for deeds or activities beyond the demand of normal duty. Richardson recently received a decoration for bravery, the Star of Courage, awarded for a mission in 2009 during which he and two other Search and Rescue Technicians parachuted on the semi-frozen ice in Hudson Bay in the performance of their duties. He continues to excel in the Search and Rescue Technician profession. The Okanagan Falls native, posted to 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron in Comox, visited Ottawa from May 31 to June 3 to receive this honour and take part in several events. Members took part in the Walk/Run in Red, toured the Canadian War Museum and attended a special brunch hosted by
Warrant Officer. They were also recognized in the House of Commons during Question Period on June 3. Richardson graduated from Royal Military College in 1999 as an infantry officer with a bachelor degree in chemical and material engineering. Following his infantry training, he joined the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in Winnipeg. After two tours in Bosnia, he was transferred to the Royal Westminster Regiment in Vancouver. In 2007, he resigned his com-
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Boomer’s Bike ride almost ready to roll yet again The sixth annual BC Boomer’s Bike Ride, a two-day fundraising event with 100 participating cyclists, is scheduled to start this Friday at 8 a.m. at the main gate of CFB Comox. Cyclists will stay overnight at the Brigadier D.R. Sergeant Armoury in Nanaimo and will finish at approximately 5 p.m. on Saturday at the legislative grounds in Victoria. The scenic 240-km trip along the beautiful coast of Vancouver
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August 2006. In Boomer’s honour, the goal of Boomer’s Legacy is to empower all deployed Canadian Forces soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen with raised and donated funds, thus helping them to help others and provide muchneeded humanitarian assistance to people wherever and whenever Canadian Forces members are deployed. Since 2006, over $830,000 has been raised by Boomer’s Legacy for the Boomer’s Trust Fund. The funds raised have made a significant humanitarian impact. Projects to date include the provision of medical care for the impoverished, lifesaving surgeries for children, clothing and shoes for orphaned children, funding of a midwife program, purchasing school sup-
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The Comox Lake watershed is the drinking water source for 40,000 residents of the Comox Valley. It’s health is at risk from a variety of threats, including industrial logging, proposed coal mining, residential development and unmanaged public access and recreational use. A proposal to protect water quality, ecological values, public access and support sustainable use in the Comox Lake Watershed was released this spring by Comox Valley Conservation Strategy (CVCS) Community Partnership. Program manager David Stapley will present this proposal at the next Comox Valley Council of Canadians meeting. The protection of drinking watersheds is becoming increasingly important on Vancouver Island.
with all Comox Valley local governments represented. A welcoming ceremony in Victoria at the end of the ride will be presided over by Rear Admiral Truelove of Maritime Force Pacific/ Joint Task Force Pacific. A moving Ceremony for Fallen Soldiers will take place at the Lieut.-Gen. Ashton Armoury on Saturday at 8 p.m. in Victoria, attended by the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia, the Honourable Judith Guichon. Boomer’s Legacy Foundation is a 100-per-cent Canadian charitable organization created in 2006. The catalyst for its beginning was the death of Cpl. Andrew (Boomer) Eykelenboom, son of Maureen Eykelenboom, who was killed in action, in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan in
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Trends come and go; gardens stay “Trendiness in the garden is not something I have much time for, but it is fascinating to observe how various enthusiasms ebb and flow through the world of gardening,” says Des Kennedy. He should know — he’s an award-winning author of numerous books, a TV and radio personality and a public speaker, all focused on gardening, and he’s been cultivating his own garden with his partner Sandy for over 40 years. The Kennedys’ glorious garden and fairytale house is featured on this year’s Denman Island Home and Garden Tour, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this Saturday and Sunday. The Kennedys were instrumental in founding this muchloved event, which has stayed the course while garden fashions have taken root, flourished and then withered — at least for a while. “Among its other attractions, a longrunning event like the Denman Home and Garden Tour offers a fine opportunity to observe these arcane comings and goings,” says Kennedy. “Back in the ‘70s when we started, it was all about food. Back to the Land, Selfsufficiency, Grow Your Own – we were rich in slogans, even if not in topsoil. Mocked at the time as addle-headed idealists, we ‘new pioneers’ had a fundamen-
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THE DENMAN ISLAND Home and Garden Tour reveals much about garden fashions. tally sensible ambition — to live healthily by cultivating our own organic fruits, vegetables and livestock. “At a certain point — for us it was in the late-’80s — the lure of ornamental gardening began elbowing its way into the process. The island’s big vegetable gardens became complemented — in extreme cases, usurped — by equally ambitious rose arbours and perennial beds.” Developments on Denman were mirrored throughout North America. “A mania for ornamental gardening swept across the culture, as it does every few decades. Lawns and tennis courts were torn up and to provide space for splendid new gardens. “Throughout the ‘90s, glossy new gardening magazines
were launched, garden clubs grew exponentially, specialty nurseries abounded, and gardening television programs were inescapable.” The first Denman Island Home and Garden Tour took place in 1991, catching the early wave of this boom. Over the next couple of decades, each tour seemed to outflower the last one, as gardeners went all out in pursuit of the greatest varieties of roses, the biggest peonies, rarest varietals, most magical water features, and most beguiling paths. North America’s love affair with gardening began to wane as busy urbanites got tired out from all the watering, weeding, and pruning. “Many of the big gardening shows stopped happening. Small specialty nurseries tumbled out of business.
Gardening TV shows dwindled. The glossy magazines either quit or morphed into patio décor advertisements. The bloom was off the rose.” He and Sandy, like most Denman Island gardeners, watched the transformation but just kept on gardening. On a place like Denman Island, gardening isn’t really a hobby, it’s a way of life. “And then another twist,” says Kennedy. “The issue of food security and sustainability caught the imagination of a new generation of growers. Seedy Saturdays boomed while the dahlia shows faded. “Like many communities, Denman is now blessed with an influx of smart new gardeners who are taking the growing of edibles to heights scarcely dreamed of back in the hazy ‘70s.”
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The Comox Valley Cycling Coalition (CVCC) recently conducted a bike rodeo for Grade 5 students at Robb Road Elementary School. The CVCC has wanted to help kids stay safe on bikes and increase the number of kids riding bikes on a daily basis. According to Mrs. Dawson, one of the organizers, in just over a year the CVCC has organized and run 15 Bike Safe Rodeos at 11 elementary schools in the Comox Valley with about 1,200 students participating and more than 200 adults volunteering their time to help at these events. Students said the volunteers worked really hard to teach kids to be safe on the road and to help the environment. They learned things like riding with the flow of traffic in a straight line and far enough away from cars so as not to get hit by opening doors, how to ride a figure eight, and the use of hand signals. “The bike rodeo has helped me stay safe and encouraged me to get on my bike more often,” said a Grade 5 student at the school. Miss McLaughlin said the whole experience was “great and super-well organized!” The Comox Valley Cycling Coalition really went above and beyond with their latest bike rodeo. This has inspired kids to ride to school by teaching them the rules of the — Robb Road road. Elementary School
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“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” ~Author Unknown Black Creek Community Association
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STRONG START PROGRAM children from Brooklyn Elementary released butterflies they had raised into the Glacier View Lodge garden.
‘Grandfriends’ get butterflies The morning of June 3 shone sunny and bright, as the children attending the Brooklyn Elementary Strong Start program released the butterflies they had raised, in the garden at Glacier View Lodge. Program co-ordinator Maureen Wagner said, “The children have been excitedly waiting for their butterflies to emerge from their chrysalises. The larvae arrived in early May and we watched as they ate and ate and grew and grew. “The children did many projects to learn about caterpillars and butterflies. Finally the butterflies emerged and we were ready to release them in the company of our grandfriends at Glacier View Lodge. “Time to say goodbye. It was an exciting day for both young and old.” Residents also had a chance to watch some
butterflies emerge from their chrysalises. “It was a beautiful morning. We were so pleased to have our residents included in this touching moment with our little friends,” said Liz Friis, director of resident lifestyle and community programs. — Glacier View Lodge
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Candice Spain - 250-337-5190 The Black Creek Community Fair will contact, schedule, and direct volunteers for the two-day event, September 13 & 14. The BCCA will provide contact details and the volunteer schedule to the Volunteer Coordinator.
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Festival Volunteer Laura Kempling - 250-650-1004 Volunteers required for the BC Shellfish Festival Day. Volunteers would be assiting our vendors, maintain park cleanliness during the event, help at the ticket booth,help with the food demo stations, and pouring in the beer garden (serving it right required.) Saturday June 15th from 1130am5pm. Shorter shift times also available.
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Come join The Truck Loggers Association for a forestry equipment show and complimentary pancake breakfast, sponsored by Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community. This is your chance to get up close to the trucks and machines that are the backbone of BC’s sustainable forest industry. When: 9 am to 12 pm on Saturday, June 15 Where: Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community, 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay Proceeds from the event to go to support Habitat for Humanity.
Liz Friis - 250-338-1451 The meal time helper will work with seniors who need assistance eating meals. The volunteer may either be working with those who require encouragement, direction and prompting or may be feeding someone who is no longer able to do this independently.
Canadian Cancer Society Office Assistant Anna Glenny - 250-380-2354 The Office Assistant works out of our community office located in Courtenay at the front desk, taking care of welcoming clients and referring them to information and resources. The Office Assistant may also take part in some administrative tasks for the variety of fundraising events which take place throughout the year.
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Activity Leader - Cub Scouts Melissa Braun - 250-668-0983 Courtenay Scouts are looking for volunteers to help out as activity leaders. If you like to work with youth ages 8 - 10 years, and want to have fun teaching games, crafts, or outdoors skills, please contact Melissa at mbraun@scouts.ca.
Activity Leader - Beaver Scouts Melissa Braun - 250-668-0983 Courtenay Beaver Scouts are looking for volunteers to help out as activity leaders. If you like to work with youth ages 5-7 years, and want to have fun teaching games, crafts, and songs, please contact Melissa at mbraun@scouts.ca.
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BASSIST RENE WORST and singer-pianist Jennifer Scott will entertain Thursday during the Georgia Straight Jazz Society’s volunteer appreciation night.
Scott,Worst returning Thursday night jazz normally features artists from our region of Vancouver Island — with one notable exception that is becoming a lovely tradition: Jennifer Scott and Rene Worst. When the Vancouver Olympics were scheduled in 2010, the Georgia Straight Jazz Society received a request from Scott and Worst. They wanted to play a Thursday night concert in Courtenay, because they wanted to escape from the madness of Vancouver. The result was one of the most memorable jazz evenings, where two of Canada’s jazz greats, played “for the hat” before a packed house. It was so successful that they made a repeat appearance last year; again to a capacity audience. Well, Jennifer and Rene are back by (their) request for a fourth consecutive year. We are honoured to have them on the Avalanche Bar and Grill stage at 7:30 p.m. Scott is a singer and pianist born in Vancouver. She specializes in jazz, blues, and world music. She is considered one of the more important jazz artists working in Canada and the United States today. As well as being a performer, she arranges and writes jazz and pop tunes, with sev-
eral CDs containing a combination of original tunes, tunes she has arranged, and more traditional tunes. Worst has been a professional bassist since 1971. His virtuosic playing has been a Canadian treasure for many years on both acoustic and electric basses. He is as gifted on fretless as he is on acoustic — a rarity in the industry. Rene was educated in Canada
and the U.S. For a sampler, visit www.jenniferscott.ca and listen to the MP3 tracks. Volunteers and corporate members are reminded that volunteer appreciation commences at 5:30 p.m. Food will be served. For more information about forthcoming events, visit www.georgiastraightjazz.com or see us on Facebook. — Georgia Straight Jazz Society
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Come to the Comox Library on June 12 at 2 p.m. to hear how mother-daughter team Heidi and Alex Lochmatter started a baking business after finding out their husband and father, Fred, was much healthier following a diet free of gluten, soy and dairy products. Instead of crumbly, unsatisfying products that use a confusing array of flour mixes, Heidi and Alex developed a single flour mix that is glutenfree and can be used in any of their recipes. They developed recipes especially for breakfasts, including waffles, crepes and scones — the meals that people miss most when they go gluten-free. Heidi sells her baking every Saturday at the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market. This is a free event that all are welcome to attend. For more information drop by the library at 1720 Beaufort Ave., call 250-3392971 or visit www.virl. bc.ca. — Comox Library
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Jackson guest of Jilli Martini Lynn Jack- Canadian singerson (Busted Flat songwriter Jackson’s Records) has been music that reflects releasing an album a a deep commitment year since 2004 and to telling stories has just released that ring true with Down in the Dust listeners. Combine a beautiful collec- this with her gentle tion of alt-country voice, rich instrustories ranging from mentation and sweet reflective tales of life melodies and you get and love a sound to more that is h e a d y rootstales of Amerithe Mexicana with can drug a hint of war. The folk-pop. w a r m Having acoustic shared tones of stages the pedal with Ron s t e e l , Sexsmith, banjo, and F r e d upright Eaglebass allow s m i t h Jackson and Luke room to Doucet, flex her Jackson h i g h , just finhushed ished her r e g i s t e r LYNN JACKSON sixth stuand reveal VISITS the Zocalo dio album a voice Café as a guest of Down in that’s less the Jilli Martini the Dust a country Band on June 13. (Bustgirl’s than ed Flat it is a mature, even Records, Fall 2012). sultry woman’s. Down in the This album sees Dust sees Jackson Jackson, who vis- take her cues from its the Zocalo Café Lucinda Williams, on June 13, return Kathleen Edwards to her roots-Ameri- and Eliza Gilkyson, cana form after the using her whiskey more-poppy Coming and honey voice to Down (2010), with mix her timeless rave reviews from melodies while spinAll Music.com, Pen- ning yarns about guin Eggs, CBC and love, loss and everymore. day people. An authentic— Busted Flat ity runs through Records
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Tripp Tease delights hometown fans with win Earle Couper Record Staff
TRIPP TEASE SAILS into Comox harbour Sunday afternoon with a first-place finish in Division 1 of the 2013 Black Press Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race.
THE INAUGURAL B.C. Provincial Youth Road Cycling Championships were held June 8-9 in the Comox Valley, with competitors vying for titles in road race, hill climb, criterium (at right) and overall. The host Vancouver Island Performance Youth Racing Squad (VIPYRS) had overall champs in Mark Grant (U15 boys) and Jessica Reynolds (U15 girls). Watch for more details in Thursday’s Record sports. PHOTO BY EARLE COUPER
It was a triumphant homecoming for Tripp Tease, the Comox Valley entry in the 2013 Black Press Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race. After a rough first leg Saturday, Tripp Tease sailed into Comox harbour Sunday afternoon with a first place finish in Division 1 of the round-the-Island race. The Don Gillinghamskippered Tripp Tease earned 35 points to runnerup White Cloud’s 30. White Cloud was the overall Division 1 leader after the second leg (French Creek to Comox) of the 10-leg race with 55 points. Raven is second with 48, Time Bandit third with 46 and Tripp Tease fourth with 44. “We won our division. We won it hands down. It was a good day for us,” said Andrew Walther, commodore of the host Comox Bay Sailing Club and Tripp Tease crew member. “The key was having a good start, obviously. It’s one of the most important things of a race,” Walther said at Sunday night’s awards presentations. “Sailboat racing is about bringing a whole bunch of aspects together at the same time. If you miss one it can cost you, if you miss another thing it can cost
you. Today we just had everything dialled in,” Walther said. “We had our tactics dialled in in. We had a good start. We had our crew work and we had the sail choices and the set-up of the boat. Good strategy and good tactics and everything was just perfect. It’s one of those rare occasions to have everything go well – and maybe a little bit of luck – just a little bit though. Don’t tell the skipper I said that,” Walther chuckled. “We didn’t do so well on the first leg, so it is nice to come to the hometown with a win,” he added. After a French toast breakfast Monday morning put on by the Comox Rotary Club (with food provided by Quality Food) the 40-plus fleet set sail at 9 a.m. on the third leg, which stopped in Campbell River. The 580 nautical mile race started June 8 in Nanaimo and concludes there on June 21. Looking ahead, Walther said conditions for the next few legs were forecast to be favourable for Tripp Tease. “Our boat goes well in certain conditions. Conditions for the next several days are similar to what we had today and those are the conditions the Tripp Tease likes to go in. We’re hoping to do well, but there are no guarantees.” Jeff Motley of Blast Performance Sailing (the
event’s lead organizer) MC-d the awards in Comox Marina Park. He thanked the Comox Bay Sailing Club for their hard work in hosting the race. He noted the three marinas in the basin had donated their moorage fees of $1,700 to BC Children’s Foundation for Children’s Hospital. Motley said the Van Isle 360 chose two groups to support. One is the Royal Marine Search and Rescue and the other is partnering with BC Sailing to boost youth sailing. To that end, sponsors and skippers partnered with the Comox Bay Sail Club’s sailing school to purchase an Opti boat, a fun sailboat for young sailors to learn on. FINISH LINES Comox Mayor Paul Ives was at the awards ceremony to welcome participants … winners received bottles of rum for their efforts … Dragonfly (first across the finish line Sunday) leads the Multihulls division while Westerly is leading the Big Boat division …. updated results and standings are at www.vanisle360.com … to follow Tripp Tease, check out the ship’s blog at tripptease.wordpress.com … this is the first year Black Press has been the title sponsor for the race, which is run every two years ...
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6x330ml
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2$
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600gr
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470-685gr
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100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice
2.25kg
100% Juice or Sparklers
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Quick Oats
905gr or 750ml
4x90gr or 400ml
350-360gr
4
Aunt Jemima
Pancake & Waffle Mix or Syrup
12x340-355ml
Bar Soap or Body Wash
Pasta Sauce
333gr
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4
1 of 11 Sets of Golf Clubs
1 of 11 Sets of Golf Clubs
Demineralized Treated Water
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270gr
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Aquafina
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Premium Ice Cream
Family Size Potato Chips
5 2
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Life or Corn Bran Squares Cereal
Selected, 288-430gr
Chapman’s
WIN a set of GOLF CLUBS
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907gr
375-455gr
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2$
Estate Whole Bean Coffee
Quaker
Instant Oatmeal
18x75ml
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Dad’s
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Stouffer’s
99
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Bari Ricotta Cheese 250gr
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Kraft Velveeta 250gr
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Danone Oikos Greek Yogurt 500gr
2000
Crest Toothpaste
German
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10,000 SpongeTowels Ultra Choose-A-Size Paper Towels
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1
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U10 Size
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Pickled Herring
69 per 100gr
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49
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Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets or Tablets
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each
Dinner for Three
Dutch
29
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• Traditional Potato • Kale with Cranberry • Creamy Coleslaw • Macaroni
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Medium Gouda Family Pack
6
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Bakery Fresh
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99
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99 2
Bakery Fresh
6 Alexia
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99 2
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99 3
Webber Naturals and Sunkist Vitamins
5000 Olafsonʼs Pita Wraps 6ʼs
3500 Pedigree Dry Dog Food 7.2kg
10,000 Purina Fancy Feast Cat Food 85gr
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7500 Spectrum Oil 375ml
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Nectarines or Peaches
Extra Large
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4.39 per kg
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per lb
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Thankyou The family of Roy Macey would like to thank Dr. Bell, the Home Care nurses, and all others involved in Roy’s care during his final days. We would also like to offer our sincerest thanks to family, friends and neighbours who have supported us through this very difficult time. The cards, flowers, and kind words were greatly appreciated. Roy was a very special man to us and to many others. May he live on in our memories.
MAISIE GODIN Left today “Here’s tae us – Wha’s like us Damn few And they’re a’ deid Mairs the pity!�
Penny, Duane, Janine, Ashley, Caitlin, Warren, Laurie, Trevor, Garth and Taylor.
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In loving memory
NOTICE IS hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Habitat for Humanity, Vancouver Island North shall be held on June 20, 2013 at 6:30pm. The AGM will be held at the Black Fin Pub Meeting Room 132 Port Augusta, Comox, BC.
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Paul Richard Charter 1950 – 2013 Passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2013. Survived by wife Gloria, sisters Carolyn and Mary and many nephews and nieces. No service by request, a private family gathering will take place at a later date.
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CLIFTON (ASSU) Hazel Lorraine It is with great sadness to announce the (passing) death of Hazel Lorraine Clifton. (Hazel) Mom left us on the morning of June 4, 2013. Born in Vancouver, B.C. on November 11, 1927 to Harry & Ida Assu. Hazel lived a fulfilling life. She grew up knowing she was going to marry Dad (Robert) of which took place on February 16, 1945. They lived 51 beautiful years together. Each day from then on was spent together attending hockey games brotherhood meetings; travelling afar with family and friends; and most of all their prosperous years’ commercial fishing. Family played an important part of their life. The grandchildren, Carli and Corey were a very special role in her life. Predeceased by husband Robert, daughter Peggy, parents Harry & Ida Assu. Brothers Steve (Cissy) Assu, Mel Assu, sisters Audrey Wilson and Dean Lafleur. Survived by daughter Bunny (Randy) Pryce, grandchildren Carli & Corey Pryce, sisters Jean (Tony) Roberts, Pearle Dick. Brother Don (Louise) Assu.
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Edith-Mary 1939 ~ 2012
Ph. 250-338-5811 features@comoxvalleyrecord.com Deadlines: Tues. 12 noon and Fri. 12 noon
A Celebration of Edith’s Life will be held on Sunday June 16th at Black Creek Community Hall, Black Creek Road, from 2-6pm. All who knew Edith are welcome to come and share with others your fond memories of this incredible woman. Light refreshments will be available for your enjoyment. If you require further information please contact Barbara 250-337-5660.
Ilene & George Paulovich Celebrating their
65th
Margaret Louise Johnson (nee Hoffheinz)
January 14, 1936 – May 31, 2013 Our dearly beloved Margaret Louise passed away peacefully May 31, 2013, after a courageous struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was the most cherished wife of Bob; much loved mother of sons Robert (Christina) and Lorne (Debbie), and daughter Shelley (Douglas). Nana adored her 6 beautiful granddaughters; Marisca, Kirstin, Melissa, Jennifer, Victoria and Elizabeth; a handsome grandson Robbie, and two spirited great-grandsons, Brody and Harrison. She is survived by her sister Jacquie. Marg is sorely missed by all. A date and time for a celebration of her happy life is not yet scheduled. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca
Wedding Anniversary
Just A Friendly Drop In Tea No Gifts, Please! OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2013 566 Washington Crescent, Courtenay
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new arrivals ph.: 250-338-5811 fax: 250-338-5568 features@comoxvalleyrecord.com Deadline is Friday at 1PM
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Funeral Service & Crematorium 1-877-264-3848 in care of arrangements.
Cory Lowell Thomas November 24, 1959 – June 2, 2013 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the sudden and shocking passing of our son, husband, brother, father, and Papa Cory Thomas. He fought a very short but courageous battle with cancer. Cory is survived and will be dearly missed by his parents Tom and Alice Thomas, his loving best friend and wife Cathy Thomas, siblings Craig, Tracy (Don), his children Mike (Carleena) and Shawna (Greg) and his grandkids who he adored so much Judy, Myles and another grandson due in August. Along with many other family members, Valerie Tasch and countless friends. Dad’s request was to not have a funeral however we will be holding a get-together for family and friends which will be announced at a later date. A huge thank you to Dr. Tancon for the many years you took care of Dad and thank you to his staff and all of the great nurses at St. Joseph’s ICU department. Also, a big thank you to Eric Toneff from Toneff Funeral Services for your amazing, compassionate care during this difficult time. -Rest in Peace Dad, we love and miss you more than words can express! -This journey we started together so many years ago has no ending. Wait for me! GO BRUINS GO! Love Cathy xox -Papa, knock 3 times. Love Judy xox
Don and Glenda Tyskerud welcomed their 4th grandson into their family with great joy on March 18, 2013.
Walter Franklin Hank Orrego
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LOST AND FOUND
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
The Rotary Club of Comox
LOST: A woman’s red fleece jacket was taken by mistake from Cuts & Curls hair salon on Tuesday, May 28th/13. If you picked up the wrong red jacket please call Cuts & Curls 250-334-0500. Your jacket is still at the salon.
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JULY 1ST 2013 LEWIS PARK AT 1:00PM. Available at The Comox Valley Record 765 McPhee Ave.Courtenay
INFORMATION DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses contractually agree to operate by the BBB’s 8 Standards of Trust. Look for the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory Eedition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory
LOST: I was caught in a storm in early February and left my paddle board behind St. Joseph hospital. I would like it back. The board is a SUP with a grey crack on the bottom. If anybody has any information on its whereabouts could you please let me know. Contact; 250-338-0901
TRAVEL GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin,sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Ok. Rick 604-306-0891
HELP WANTED
NEWSPAPER
CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
250-338-0725 Carriers Needed Substitute Carrier Needed COURTENAY
RTE # 493 Crown Isle Dr. & Kensington Cres. RTE # 498 Royal Vista Way & Brittania Pl RTE #220 McPhee, 16th St, Fitzgerald & Grieve Ave RTE #120 Embleton Cres., Arden Rd & Osprey Pl.
TENDERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 19 Wing Comox will be holding an Armed Forces Day/Air Show on 17 Aug 13. In order to ensure the success of this major event, the Organizing Committee is conducting a request for proposal for food and beverage vendors. The RFP package is available by e-mailing: Bobbi.Howard-Muir @forces.gc.ca with vendor contact info including name, mailing address and e-mail address. The closing date for bids is Fri, 21 Jun 13.
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AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666). www.al-anon.alateen.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
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Nar-Anon can help if you are affected by someone’s use of drugs. Group meets every Wednesday 7:30pm at 280-4th St. in Courtenay. Contacts: Jack 250-334-3485 or Nora 250-871-1939
LOST AND FOUND
FOUND: A very expensive water bottle at the foot of Singing Sands Rd. by the beach. Call 250-339-5708
FOUND: Spotting scope near the beach in Royston. Please call 250-334-8999 to identify.
LOST: 4ft Ladder for a motor home in the McPhee Ave to Comox Valley Airport area. Reward offered. Please call 250-339-0827 or 250218-8113
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RTE #220 McPhee, 16th St., 15th St., Fitzgerald & Grieve
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline June 15, 2013. For more information: www.bccommunitynews.com/ our-programs/scholarship OVER 90% Employment rate for CanScribe graduates! Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanScribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month. 1-800466-1535. www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com
CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www. bcjob network.com HELP WANTED
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS WEEKEND COURSE FIREARMS TRAINING & C.O.R.E. Non Restricted & restricted. C.O.R.E. Course starts: Fri. June 21 6pm-10pm Sat. June 22 8am-noon C.O.R.E. continues June 24, 25, 26 6pm-10pm Two pieces of ID required. For info contact: Granlund Fire Arms 250-286-9996 2nd Hand Military Store 250-337-1750 Tyee Marine 250-334-2942
HELP WANTED GUARANTEED JOB placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr free recorded message for information: 1800-972-0209 HAIRSTYLIST WANTED $1000 HIRING BONUS full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Courtenay location. Guaranteed $12/hour, 25% profit sharing,paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Phone 1-866-4724339 today for an interview.
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.
KITCHEN CABINET Sales and Design Rep. wanted for established cabinet manufacturing business. Must be motivated, positive, team oriented & possess good customer relations skills. Computer literacy req. Exp. w/2020 Design program an asset. Reply by June 15, 2013, w/resume C/O Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, V9N 2Z7, Drawer #4532. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Secure Vernon company looking for Marine Mechanic, with good customer service, attention to detail, must have valid boat license, drivers license an asset. Fast paced environment. boatsrlife@gmail.com
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We are growing our advertising sales department at the Campbell River Mirror and are seeking a candidate who is eager to join an award winning team.
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ADULT CARE RESPITE CARE for my elderly mother. A responsible, caring person to prep. meals, asst w/dressing and medication management. Hours variable, some overnight stays. Send resume C/O Comox Valley Record, Drawer # 4531
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Contracted Service Provider sought for St. Joseph’s General Hospital Speech Language Pathologist for Acute & Residential Care Comox, B.C. St. Joseph’s General Hospital is currently seeking the services of Speech Language Pathologist for Acute and Residential Care on an as needed, contracted basis. Qualifications must include: Masters in Speech Pathology from a recognized university program, current licensure with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of B.C. (CSHHBC). Current certification in the following advanced competencies is required: video fluoroscopic assessment of swallowing disorders in adults, barium swallowing assessment, and voice restoration (tracheostomies, tubes/speaking valves). Must have recent, directly related experience in the field. Responsibilities will include: the development and provision of effective Speech Language Pathology care, including dysphagia services to a wide range of patients in acute care, outpatients and residential care. Collaboration with therapists working for the Vancouver Island Health Authority will be a requirement. Other requirements include: knowledge of current Speech-Language Therapy standards, modalities and scope of practice, in particular swallowing assessments and therapy; communication aids, management of neurological disorders and voice assessment and therapy. Please submit proposal in writing by June 27, 2013 to: Human Resource Services St. Joseph’s General Hospital 2137 Comox Avenue Comox, BC V9M 1P2 Email: jobs@sjghcomox.ca Fax: 250-339-1515
The candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and deliver superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called on to aggressively grow an existing account list. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The successful candidate will have sales experience preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The position offers a great work environment and strong benefits package. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. Please submit your resume with cover letter by June 14, 2013. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Zena Williams The Campbell River Mirror #104-250 Dogwood Street, Campbell River, BC V9W 2X9 Fax: (250) 287-3238 Email: publisher@campbellrivermirror.com
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HELP WANTED RETAIL SHOP OPERATOR Hooked on Seafood at Salish Sea Foods LP is seeking an energetic self-starter to work in our gourmet retail seafood shop. Retail sales and food preparation experience isn’t necessary, but a great attitude is! If you enjoy working with customers, have excellent communication skills, are open to working flexible hours including Saturdays, we would like to hear from you. Must be able to start immediately. Possible full &/or part time hours available to the right person(s). Apply in person to 820 Shamrock Place, Comox.
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CARPENTRY 250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca
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HANDYPERSONS HOME REPAIR & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free estimate at 250-898-8887.
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Garden Design & Rework Waterfalls & Ponds. Complete Lawn and Yard Maintenance. Certified Landscaper/ Designer. Call Shayne 250-338-1823 Email: bluestonelandscape @hotmail.com
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ELECTRICIAN. Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca
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*New Queen MATTRESS Set* PILLOW TOP IN PLASTIC Mfr. Warranty. Must Sell! $200 ~ (1)250-465-2485
GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Errington) Offering felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies at reasonable rates. Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: grinsheep@gmail.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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FURNITURE
PETS
ELECTRICAL
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
HOBBIES & CRAFTS
SHIHTZU/MALTESE X pups. Hypo allergenic, very calm, ready to go Jun 17, 334-4532
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GARAGE SALES COURTENAY - 1625 McPhee Ave (Red door behind Jet FM radio) Courtenay Little Theater rehearsal space. Sat June 15, 10-2 MAD HATTER’S TREASURE HUNT. Treasures galore, costumes, clothing, wigs, shoes, hats & unique items. Bring your loonies and enjoy the hunt. Proceeds to CLT Bursary Fund.
PETS REMEMBERED
REAL ESTATE ACREAGE
21/2 ACRES for sale, corner of Sandpines and Brent Road. Single wide mobile home on property. Point Holmes area. Please call: 250-339-7685 or 604-983-3424.
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ROLLING KITCHEN cart, $75. Micro-wave, $24. Call 250338-9500.
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ARE YOU applying for or have you been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? Do not proceed alone. Call Allison Schmidt 1877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca
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FARM EQUIPMENT FIR SHAVINGS- 30 $300. Delivered. (250)334-9559.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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Bookkeeping Services 20 + yrs experience in all aspects of financial statement preparation & Bookkeeping Services. Detailed monthly reporting. Financial consulting for small and mid size organizations. Comox Valley Bookkeeping. Call (250)339-4497 or (250)334-6596.
INCOME OPPORTUNITY NOW HIRING! Earn extra cash - demand for simple work. P/T-F/T. Can be done from home. acceptance guaranteed, no experience required, all welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com
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BUSINESSES FOR SALE 12’x50’ Trailer. Great for a work shop or storage $5000 obo + moving costs. By Discovery Harbour Marina Call Dean Drak 250-287-6844 5TH WHEEL (Highjacker Hitch) in great shape, hardly used. Asking $275 obo. Call (250)339-4356. AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; 1-800-
ESTABLISHED LOCKSMITH Business on Vancouver Island since 1997. Tools, equipment, stock & extension customer base. Mobile sprinter available also. Call for details 250-9497708 or 250-902-9156.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
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ELECTRIC BIKE 2 yrs old. $600.00 or swap for good road bike. Call 250-339-5708 HONDA POWER WASHER 2000 PSI - $250. Cast Iron Dbl sink - $75. Rockwell Table Saw - $75. Wahl Dog Clippers - $25. Please call 250-3382650 STEEL BUILDING - DIY Summer sale! - Bonus Days extra 5% off. 20X22 $3,998. 25X24 $4,620. 30X34 $6,656. 32X42 $8,488. 40X54 $13,385. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60 x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca WINE MAKING equipment. 5 carboy’s, 2 tubs, excellent condition, corker, wine filter electric. Odds & ends. $175 O.B.O. 250-897-3480
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ANTIQUE PLAYER Pano Built in 1913. Approx 100 rolls of music beautiful sound, very good condition. $2,500. 250-334-3667
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COMOX: 3 bed 2 bath $275,000. Must See attractive well maintained home. Great location near Parks & Schools, 645 Torrence Rd. Large lot private fenced back yard. Garage & large drive for RV or boat. Studio with separate entrance. Incl 6 appliances. No agents. To view call 250-339-1117.
COZY COTTAGE on 2.14 acres a stone’s throw from the ocean. This 800sqft, 2 bedroom home was completely renovated in 2007 with new electric, plumbing, bathroom, kitchen, roof, etc. It is close to schools, a corner store, and neighbourhood pub and is only 5 kms to downtown Courtenay. The property is zoned for 2 dwellings so you could live in the cottage while building your dream home and after rent out the cottage for extra revenue. Gardener’s paradise with several heritage fruit trees, berries, grape vines and beautiful roses. The Royston area received a grant this year to put in sewer. (778)428-1159.
PETS REMEMBERED
Pets Remembered
“And can it be that in a world so full and busy the loss of one creature makes a void so wide and deep that nothing but the width and depth of eternity can ďŹ ll it up.â€? Charles Dickens Chum‌ the Gentle Giant whose paw prints will forever remain on thousands of hearts around the world... passed away April 26, 2013. Chum began her life in Black Creek as a friendly and much loved puppy. True to her breed, Chum spent many hours rescuing frogs from her garden pond and pulling children out of the water who she felt needed saving. Chum grew to be a beautiful, loving and loyal companion. Throughout her thirteen-month ordeal that made her famous, Chum’s sweet and gentle nature never waned. She loved being with people, greeting everyone with affection and displaying a special afďŹ nity for children. It was pure joy to spend time with her. When Chum was permanently released and reunited with her lifelong mate Champ we all celebrated but it was short-lived. For many months during her forced incarceration by the CVRD, Chum had suffered with bone cancer that had fractured her leg bone and spread to her lungs; a condition that remained untreated for the duration of her time in custody. She tolerated the isolation and pain with a quiet dignity so characteristic of the Newfoundland breed. Chum’s spirit shone bright until the end and we will miss her dearly. Chum has returned to the Comox Valley. Her ashes will be laid to rest with her beloved mother, Edith Manseau, who fought so bravely to save Chum’s life.
PRIME COMOX Location 524 Cormorant St. 1976 sq.ft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, private fenced bkyrd, gardens, greenhouse & shop. Priced to sell $299,900. For viewing call 250-339-0687
WILLOW POINT 1 level patio home. 2 bdrm, 2 bath+ den, 1300sq ft, bright & sunny end unit. Walk to shops, medical, Sea Walk. $224,900. Call 250-923-7792.
HOUSES FOR SALE
2 BDRM house. $179,000 recently renovated and has 3yr old wood stove. Both house and 20x20 out building had a new roof in 2006. Large fenced back yard with fruit trees.250-830-1559
748 MARINA BLVD. 1800 sqft. 3 bdrm. $237,000. For info or to view: 250-203-0094
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Recognize DaD...
SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2013
A special day designed just for Dad! a passion or a hobby, it shouldn’t be too difficult to find a suitable gift. Fishing fans will be happy to receive accessories for their favourite pastime, while outdoor enthusiasts will love the latest weather-proof gear to use on the trails. For those who love movies, video games, or music the options are practically infinite. Just be sure to do a bit of detective work first
so you don’t duplicate any of his recent purchases! Why not give a hitech gift to a father who’s always interested in the latest gadgets at the electronics store? You could celebrate the wonderful times you’ve spent together by giving him a digital photograph frame filled with photos of trips you’ve taken or family shots that will bring back wonderful memories.
DID You Know? developed neckwear so thick it could be used to protect against a sword thrust. Today it is possible to buy a bulletproof tie. 4. Stripes on a British tie run from top left to bottom right,
while the stripes on American ties go in the opposite direction. 5. The bolo tie is the official tie of the state of Arizona. 6. Many of today’s ties are produced in China.
For more info, go to www.ComoxAirForceMuseum.ca check under Heritage Stones
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7. The city of Shengzhou is one of the world’s largest tie producers, exporting more than 200 million ties worldwide. 8. A person who collects ties is known as a “grabatologist.”
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Proceeds from the Book Sale go towards CANCER CARE & COMMUNITY PROJECTS
BOOK SALE • June 11-16 Comox Centre Mall
Father’s Day Weekend June 15 & 16 • 9am-4pm
W E N E E D YO U R U SED B O O K S! Please drop off your used books, CDs, DVDs, Videos and Video Games at any time in our Rotary Book Bins located at:
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Ties remain one of the top gift ideas for men, particularly when Father’s Day arrives. They’re also staples of gifting at other times during the year. Despite the emergence of casual, dress-down days in the workplace, ties remain popular and practical gifts. They are a go-to fashion choice for dressing up a wardrobe and especially prized for special events and to denote rank within organizations. As commonplace as ties may be, certain facts surrounding their use and origin are widely unknown. Here are eight fun facts about the necktie. 1. The original people to wear neckties were soldiers in the Croatian army. The silk scarf tie was recognized as an elite symbol. 2. The first name given to the tie was “cravat.” 3. Ties weren’t always fashion symbols. Roughly 300 years ago, the English
Stone applications are available through the CAFM via the gift shop or through our web-site for a nominal fee subject to a tax receipt as a charitable donation.
If you have a bit of a budget, it’s a sure bet that he’ll love showing off the latest tablet to work colleagues and friends. If you’d like to help him find ways to relax and enjoy life, you’re sure to find a wide range of skincare and relaxation products specifically designed for men. What a great occasion to encourage this wonderful man to finally take a little time for himself.
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Father’s Day is the perfect moment to demonstrate the love and respect you feel for a father, fatherin-law, grandfather, husband, or even a man on the verge of becoming a father for the first time. Spending some quality time together is always a sure-fire way to please him, and a little surprise gift can do no harm either. Here are a few ideas to inspire you. If the father in question has
With a beautiful Heritage Stone erected on his behalf in the Comox Air Force Museum Heritage Airpark on September 15. The stone identifies the recipient along with a brief history of his (or her!) aviation contribution either directly or in a support role.
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REAL ESTATE
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COMOX 4-BDRM house with nature at your doorstep. Watch salmon and trout from your arch bridge over Brooklyn Creek. Total privacy with old cedars and backing onto Salish Park, yet close to downtown, golf, beach and schools. House completely renovated and nearly everything is new including kitchen, stainless steel appl’s, bathroom, vinyl windows, sliding glass door, glass and cedar deck, in ground irrigation system, hot water tank, slate flooring and paint. Designed for energy efficiency with high energy audit rating. Roomy 1947 sq.ft. 2-storey house has 4 bdrms, 2 baths, rec room, laundry, garage, garden shed, ample storage and open concept living area. Call 250-890-9446, visit www.comoxhouse.com or stop by unannounced for a selfguided garden tour (just follow the signs). 577 Salish Street. $339,000. Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
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Do you care about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned - we own and manage our own buildings only. There is a difference! Please refer to available apartments listed below. TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222
SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM spectacular suite - over 1,100 sq. ft. Bright and spacious south facing unit. In suite washer/dryer. Huge, private deck overlooking garden. Dining room plus breakfast nook. Quiet, mature adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and all services. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite - spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox walking distance to everything. In suite storage. Extra large kitchen and dining area. Resident social room. Elevator and security entry. A very well maintained and well managed building. Call Greg @ 250-3391222.
WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/dryer. New appliances. Within walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and well managed building with quiet, mature neighbours. Resident social room. Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. Security entry. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
SONOMA 1049 Stewart Ave. ONE BEDROOM very bright and spacious. Unique floor plan with dining room window. Large rooms. Recent renovation. Patio. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building in central Courtenay. Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave ONE BEDROOM large, spacious recently renovated suite in a quiet, adult building close to shopping and services. Security entry and elevator. Well maintained building. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
EDGEWATER 355 Anderton Ave.
CENTRAL COURTENAY2 bdrms, 2nd flr, seniors orientated, 5 appls, mtn view, newer Strata. N/S, no dogs. $875. Avail July 15 (250)334-8468.
TWO BEDROOM top floor — river view. Fully renovated and very attractive suite. Excellent location just two blocks from downtown. Quiet, adult building. Well maintained. Security entry. Reasonable rent. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
COMOX LARGE 2-bdrm suite. Quiet. F/S. F/P. Utils incld. N/S N/P. $775./mo (250)339-2286.
CARRIAGE HOUSE 1155 England Ave.
COURTENAY EAST: 2 bdrm condo, private patio, 6 appl’s, Large storage room. 2/prkng. Shopping, NIC. NS/NP. $875. Avail. June 29. (250)338-6480
TWO BEDROOM very bright and spacious corner suite. Attractive layout - recently renovated. Security entry. Full sized appliances. In suite storage. Quiet adult building just three blocks from downtown. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
E. COURTENAY- Bright, spacious, 2 bdrm, laminate floors, totally reno’d. F/S, W/D. Refs req’d. $750. 1-250-474-0545. Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. Apartments•Condos•Suites 211B-2250 Manor Dr 2 Bed 2 Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $1050/mth Avail July 1st 8-1720 13th St 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $775/mth Avail July 1st 301C-698 Aspen 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $950/mth Avail July 1st
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2 and 3 bedroom available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental references required.
1 & 2 bedroom available, in quiet secure building, close to Driftwood Mall and bus route. Seniors Welcome. Adult oriented and no pets please. Includes heat, hot water and basic cable. Low hydro. 2 Rental References required.
Call Pat at 250-703-6965
250-334-3078
WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS 1252-9th St., Courtenay
HOLLYRIDGE MANOR 200 Back Road, Courtenay 1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique floor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.
Call Sharon 250-338-7449
Spacious 3 bedroom suite in a quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops, and downtown. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required.
For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667
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1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay
1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay
1 bedroom available June 15 and 2 bedroom available immediately, in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.
Clean and modern 1 bedroom available now. Cat okay with pet deposit. Lease required. Rent $625/month.
Call 250-338-7449
In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security deposit required.
RUTHERFORD MANOR
To View, Call 250-338-7533
1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay
ST. BRELADES 146 Back Road, Courtenay FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Quiet, clean building. Pet friendly. 2 & 3 bed condos. Ideal location, walking distance to SuperStore and NIC.
1 & 2 bdrm suite available. Reasonable rent includes stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references req’d.
Call 250-338-7449
For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667
TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated – enjoy new appliances, flooring and bathroom fittings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit. Call 250-334-9717
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2008 VW City Jetta, 125,000 kms, manual transmission, sunroof, A/C, cruise control, power windows, heated seats, usb/aux ports, good tires. Serviced every six months, $10,900 obo. (250)287-4645.
1990 DODGE Pleasureway 18ft. van. $9000.00. Self contained, toilet, tub/shower, stove, micro & TV. Good condition. Call 250-752-9396
WASHINGTON APARTMENTS
Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC VAN 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.
1027 RYAN ROAD COURTENAY, B.C Apartments For Rent $550-$575-$700/month
The Washington Apartments have been extensively upgraded and the management has, for the past two years, taken positive steps to transform the apartments into safe secure and comfortable living accommodations with very reasonable rates that include heat and hot water. Call before 4pm to view Washington Apartments!
Call Rob
(250)-338-0330
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL TRENDY TIN Town location, 1500 sq ft suitable for warehouse/retail, offices, art or dance studio. High ceiling & bay door. Back yard space avail. Call 250-897-0950 (days) 250-703-0400 (eve)
MOBILE HOMES & PADS COMOXRENOVATED 2 bdrm mobile. 55+. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $850. 250-339-1772.
HOMES FOR RENT SUMMER - FALL Rental Jun 1-Oct 30. Charming 1919 2 bdrm farmhouse, fully furn., 5 appls, lrg screen sat. TV. Dramatic master bdrm - steps to deck, hot tub. 5 quiet acres 7min to Courtenay - plus separate enchanting “Hobbit� style guest house/bath house. N/S, adult oriented, Refs. $1500 (includes utilities, Sat. TV) + DD. 250-830-8181. dovecott@telus.net 3 AND 4 bdrm home for rent in Cumberland and Royston for information please call (250)923-4145.
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COURTENAY EAST 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, 5 appls, gas F/P,garage, fenced yrd w/Lawn maintenance incl. N/S, small pet ok Avail Immed. - $1,150/mth DOWNTOWN COMOX 3 bdrm, 1 bath rancher, 4 appls., heat pump, sunroom, N/S, small pet negotiable. Avail July 1- $1,050/mth COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 appls., F/P, fenced yrd w/garden shed, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. July1-$1,150/mth RURAL HOME 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath. On no thru street, 5 appls., carport, beautifully landscaped fenced yrd, deck, wired workshop, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed $1350/mth PUNTLEDGE PARK 3 bdrm & den, 2.5 bath, 5 appls., b/I vac, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. July 1$1,250/mth UNION BAY OCEAN VIEW 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, woodstove, N/S, No pets. Shared property. Avail. July 1 - $850/mth COURTENAY: 2-BDRM mobile home on Braidwood Road. Clean, NP/NS. Refs req. $800. Call (250)339-7566. COURTENAY COTTAGE home near 5th, NS/NP. $750. June or July. (250)941-4481.
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102-2315 Suffolk Cres 2 Bed 2 Bath N/S N/P 6 Appliances $1350/mth Avail IMM 14-1335 13th St 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S N/P 4 Appliances $750/mth Avail July 1st 268B Mitchell Place 3 bed 2 bath N/S N/P 5 appliances $1200/mth 549 Chemainus 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $875/mth Avail July 15th 1591 Osprey Pl 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $1200/mth Avail July 1st 1066 4th St 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S 6 Appliances $1000/mth Avail June 1st 2936 Lupton 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S N/P 6 Appliances $1300/mth Avail July 15th 3347 Royston Rd 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $975/mth Avail IMM 2368 Arden Rd 3 Bed 3 Bath 5 Appliances $1450/mth Avail June 1st 5797 North Island Hwy 4 Bed 2 Bath N/S 2 Appliances $1150/mth Avail June 1st 5557 Horne St 2 Bed 2 Bath N/S 4 Appliances $875/mth Avail IMM
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CONDOS / SUITES / APARTMENTS DRIFTWOOD CONDOS
No car? No prob! 2 bdrm condos ideally located within walking distance to amenities & Airpark, & on bus route for longer distances. 2 appl w/on-site laundry. Storage available. Pet may be considered w/deposit. N/S. Rent from $700/month. Immediate possession avail.
649 Woodland Ave 3 Bed 1 Bath 5 Appliances $1500/mth Avail June 1st 7330 Artela Rd 2 Bed 1 Bath 4 Appliances $900/mth Avail June 1st
CHERRYWOOD MANOR
Spacious, beautifully renovated, 1 & 2 bdrm, 1 bath apts located in secured entrance building, near schools & on bus routes. Master bdrms incl. walk-in closets. Incl. large deck & windows. 2 appl w/on-site laundry. N/P. N/S. Immed. possession. Rents from $625/month. FREE heat & hot water!!
ULVERSTON MANOR
Renovated, bright, 1 & 2 bdrm apts in secured entrance building is ideally located near Cumberland Hospital & charming downtown Cumberland core. Incl. 2 appl, pantry/ storage, patio, & on site coin-op laundry. N/P. N/S. For immediate possession. Rents from $600/month.
TOWNHOUSES / DUPLEXES PINE PLACE TOWNHOMES
Spacious 2 bdrm townhomes offer main level living w/ bedrooms on 2nd floor. Features 1 bath, 4 appl, & patio area. Close to schools, recreation & shopping. Rents from $750/month. Immed possession.
URQUHART AVE DUPLEX:
Beautifully renovated Courtenay duplex features new kitchen, incl. appl., new paint & new flooring throughout, in addition to other improvements; 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 3 appl., plus shared laundry,fenced, easy to maintain yard; $995/mo. for immediate possession
HOMES FOR RENT KENDAL AVE, CUMBERLAND
In the quaint Village of Cumberland in the desirable Coal Valley Estates subdivision, enjoy 9 foot ceilings, open concept living space, natural gas fireplace, beautiful finishing throughout, & front & rear decks. Home features 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 3 appl. kitchen with pantry, w/d, laminate &carpet flooring mix, N/S pets may be considered w/dep. immediate possession
MCPHEE 2 LEVEL HOME:
Mature, large 2 level home in mixed residential/commercial neighbourhood includes 1.5 baths, large open kitchen, master on main level, with additional bdrms upstairs; yard has plenty of room for boat or RV storage; June 1 possession; $1200/mo.
SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION 33’ RV Trailer at Winter Harbour. The Best Fishing on Vancouver Island! (Aug 1 (Long weekend available). Moorage, fuel, launch, store on site. 1(250)954-5272.
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING BOARD and CARE for Senior’s. Suite in my home. Meals, laundry, housekeeping. Affortable, supportive environment. Suitable for couple or single. Avail now. Call for info/ interview (250)871-7270.
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TRUMPETER’S LANDING Modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 1 bdrm & den, and 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, custom finishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed & July 1 Rents from $925/mth. DRESSAGE COURT 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, patio, N/S, cat ok. Avail. Immed. - $800/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, patio, storage, res. pkg, N/S, Cat ok. Avail. Immed. - $600/mth CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN newer townhouse, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 6 appls, elect. F/P, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $900/mth PUNTLEDGE TERRACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, woodstove, newly renovated, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $925/mth KYOTO FRIENDLY BUILDING – DOWNTOWN COURTENAY 2 bdrm, 1 bath apt. All appliances + washer & dryer. Heated floor, low utility bills. Avail. Immed. $1,000/mth COMOX DUPLEX 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, carport, landscaping incl., close to downtown, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed & July 1 - $775/mth MUIR RIDGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed - $775/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. immed. - $850/mth VANRIDGE MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P (gas incl), N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $750/mth CLOSE TO SUPERSTORE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. immed. $750/mth WALK TO COLLEGE 3 bdrm, 1 bath. Townhouse,5 appls, patio, N/S., No pets. Avail. Immed & July 1 - $800 & $850/mth ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F & S, basic cable incld. coin laundry. N/S. No pets. Avail. immed. $725/mth Call Res. Mgr. 250-334-8602 DOWNTOWN DUPLEX, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 4 appls, small yard, patio, newly renovated, N/S, No pets, Avail Immed $795/mth PINE PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, patio, res. pkg. Avail. July 1- $675/mth ASPEN WYNDE Adult oriented 2 bdrm & den patio home, 2 bath, 6 appls, garage, N/S, No pets.Avail. July 1- $1,100/mth SOUTHPOINTE ESTATES 2 bdrm, 2 bath patio home, 5 appls, gas F/P, heat pump, double garage, N/S, No pets Avail July 1-$1,250/mth PASSAGE COURT 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, balcony, N/S, No pets, currently listed for sale. Avail. Immed. $850/mth SOUTHVIEW MANOR, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, hot water N/S, No pets, Avail July 1 $650/mth PLATEAU GARDENS renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, woodstove, fenced patio area, N/S, No pets. Avail July 1 - $900/mth
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GREEN 1999 Dodge Durango.226,000kms, one owner,4WD. Asking $4000.00.250923-8038
1996 CAMPER CND, 9.6ft. Nice shape. Fridge, stove, shower, radio, hydraulic jack, no leaks, sleeps 4 incl dbl bed $4,000 O.B.O 250-338-9066
A1 AUTO Loans. Good, bad or no credit - no problem. We help with rebuilding credit and also offer a first time buyer program. Call 1-855-957-7755. HONDA CIVIC Hybrid 2007. 1owner; regular maintenance; 93,000km; automatic, cruise control, A/C, 2 sets wheels; dark blue grey, excellent cond. $9675 obo. Call 250-338-0806
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1965 SHELBY Cobra Mark 3 Roadster Replicar/2007 Factory Five Kit. All new parts (no donor parts), mint condition/ 2900 Miles. 5 Litre, 390 hp, Tremec 5 speed, power steering, power brakes, 8� rear end, 3.55 gears. Soft-top, dual roll bars, Toreador red w/ black interior, Halibrand replicas with knock-offs. 2010 appraised value - $72,500. Asking price $47,500. Rob & Michele Rounds. 250-914-3488. Email: rirounds@shaw.ca
2000 TOYOTA Corolla, brown, auto, 4 cyl, A/C, 203350km. Excellent condition and gas mileage, no rust. $2800. Please call 250-897-2821
CARS 1997 CHRYSLER Intrepid.3.5. 150,000kms. PS-PB. Auto, Cruise control, Air cond. $1700. O.B.O. 250-923-7286
1998 FORD CONTOUR Great shape. Fully loaded. 4 cylinder. 263,000km. 4 studded winter tires included. $3000 O.B.O. 250-923-4868 or 250830-9098 1999 OLDSMOBILE Alero. 142,000 original mile. New brakes and in immaculate condition. $2500 obo 250-3362022
2002 MERCEDES Benz C230. Very low kms. New tires, silver/black interior. Excellent condition. Parked in winter. Manual, 6 speed. Leather seats. $7900. 250-287-2645 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
2003 HYUNDAI Accent. GS. PS, PB, HB. AM/FM cd player, new tires, Automatic. 156,000 km. $2,900 obo. 250-204-6411
2002-32FT. Southwind Motorhome. Triton V-10 bank exhaust, 5,500w generator, near new toyo tires,back-up camera, awnings, & many extras. $47,500obo. 250-758-4093
2004 5th WHEEL 24’6� Westwind 5th Wheel. Best of towable & liveable, new queen mattress, rear kitchen. Great condition. Canadian made. Second marine battery wheels repack. $13,995. Truck also avail. Call 250-586-4716
2004 MONACO Dynasty Barness- 40’ w/3 slides, tag axle, Cummins ISL 400hp, 51,575 miles. Asking, $120,000 obo. Call 250-203-0263 or (250)287-2913.
2006 20’ Adventure Motor Home. Excellent condition, extras, 80,000 km. $30,000 firm. Please call 250-338-8206
2005 FORD Mustang Convertible. New brakes and tires. 58755kms. Asking $17,000. Please call 250-897-8681
2010 KIA Forte Koup - West Coast Edition. 38,600KM with transferable 2 1/2yr bumper to bumper warranty. Serviced regularly, Blue-tooth, spoiler, dark grey. Some cosmetic damage. $12,000 O.B.O. Call 250-871-0039.
MOTORCYCLES
2007 900 KAWASAKI Vulcan Classic LT Low mileage like new $6800.00 250-941-3697 or 250-792-3232 2011 SCOOTER 150CC for sale. Blue, brand new condition, only 2 KM on the clock. $1900, please call (250)8988893. This is a must see!
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2006 Pioneer 18� trailer, dry weight 3400, fridge,stove,over awning, barn kept in winter. $10,000 obo.250-203-6428
2008 27’ Terry trailer, rear living, super slide, spacious layout, awning, 2 doors, walk around bed w/ custom queen mattress, must see. $16,800. (250)338-8208, (250)792-0024
2008 TROPICAL LX 4 slides, like new $139,000 250-3362327 or cell 250-218-9061 hbhorley@hotmail.ca
25’ ALPENLITE 5th wheel. Complete with hitch, fully equipped, aluminum frame, tandem axle. Walk-in shower, solar panels, good cond., must be seen. Asking $6500. obo. (250)335-1796.
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CLASS-C MOTORHOME. 30ft. Queen bdrm. Lg slideout, generator, lots of extras. Low milage. $29,500. 250923-2328
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2008- 19.5ft. Discovery Bayliner, Bowrider inboard Alpha 1 legg Mercury Cruiser 3 litre, +Karavan galvanized bunk trailer w/brakes. Many extras $14,500obo. (250)758-4093
102,000 KMS. FORD EXPLORER XLS. 2002. Excellent condition. $8500. Call 250287-2009.
2008 BAYLINER discovery 246 trailer. Used twice 20hrs. $65,000. 250-336-2327 or cell 250-218-9061 hbhorley@hotmail.ca
TRUCKS & VANS 1991 GMC 4x4 3/4 ton Truck, Red & Black 221,000KM, rust free, $4000 O.B.O. Includes a 5th wheel hitch. Please call 250-339-0827 or 250-218-8113
2000 GMC Sierra 1500SL, extra cab, 4.8L, 2 wheel drive, A/C, power steering/brakes, tow package. 129,000kms. $4,500. Call (250)334-4043. 2003 CHEVY Venture Van. 207,000KM. Runs well. $2900 O.B.O. A must see. Please call 250-334-7759.
2052 BAYLINER Capri Cuddy LS. $8500 (Black Creek,BC) Original owner, Escort Trailer, Scotty Downrigger, Hummingbird Fish Finder, Portapotti, 2 anchors, 2 props, Flare gun with flares, Rod Holders, 2 Paddles. Call Bob at 250-3375757 or 250-830-8022 (cell)
30’ PENN YAN Tunnel Drive w. Fly bridge, 2-350 inboard Merc Cruisers, Tunnel Drive. Good on fuel. Runs well. Must sell due to illness. $10,000. 250-923-3408
2003 WIND STAR VAN. Automatic remote starter, Bruno lift. Comes with or without scooter. 147,400 km. Fully inspected. $4000 obo. (250)338-1961. 2004 FORD XLT, 5.4 l , heavy duty, tow pkg., 104 k, box liner, super cab, truck tires, island truck, well maintained. $10,500 Call 250-586-4716
2005 F-350 4x4, turbo diesel, crew cab, 149km, black, fully loaded, sunroof, towing package, mint condition. $17,400. (250)338-8208, (250)792-0024
DOUBLE EAGLE. 17 Ft. Fiberglass. 120 HP Johnson, 8HP Evenrude 4 stroke w/ depth sounder, VHF radio, compass, 2 electric down riggers. Good condition. $11,500. 250-923-2328
KESTREL 120. As new. L 12’6” W- 26” Very stable, wide, kayak, with titanium paddles, bailing pump & cover. Comes with garage overhead storage cradle. $1250. (250) 338-9683 or cell (250) 207-1047. MIRROR CRAFT 14ft boat. EZ load trailer, 35 HP Evinrude motor. $2,500 O.B.O Please call 250-336-8600
LUNCH TRUCK-2008 Chev Silverado,established route. (Was “Buns On The Run”). Great opportunity,only mobile food truck in town. Asking $35,000 obo. Call-250-2027961/205-203-3571
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Do you want to sell your stuff? Are you planning a garage or yard sale? Do you want to make money? The trick is to be well organized so here are some tips to make your day a success! Some useful items to have on hand: - Sufficient change - Calculator - Supplies to make posters - Pencils and markers - Tape and paper to wrap items - Clothes hangers What to do: Clean everything you want to sell. Give it a brand new look. Give clothes special attention- clean them, iron them and put them out according to sizes. Put them on hangers or fold them carefully. Clearly display the asking price but be ready for some bar-
gaining. Group together articles that are similar: for example, CDs with sound system, etc. Look after your visitors. Praise what you are selling without exaggerating. Expect people to bargain and enjoy the process. Get ready several days ahead of time and do not wait until the last minute. Wear comfortable shoes. Distribute your posters throughout your the neighbourhood, at all street intersections. Advertise your garage or yard sale in your community newspaper; it is the best way to let others know. This way, everyone in your area will know about your sale, not only those that happened to have seen your posters. Once the sale is over go back and pick up all the posters you have put up.
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Building Links celebrates 20 year anniversary Building Links celebrated its 20 year anniversary on May 29, along with 75 other guests at Crown Isle. Building Links started as a home-based business by Clarice Coty and published its first edition on May 17, 1993. The business now distributes a newsletter weekly to subscribers around Vancouver Island, B.C. and Alberta. The magazine follows new construction and reports weekly on new tenders, building permits, proposed development and industry news. The company moved from its home-based office to an office at 2459 Cousins Rd. in Courtenay in 2010.
important things stay the same – we wouldn’t be where we are today without our loyal clients, devoted staff, and
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ST. JOSEPH’S GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
To be held in Cafeteria Room A St. Joseph’s General Hospital 2137 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC
THE BUILDING LINKS team, from left: Mia Heitland, Mare Michell, Clarice Coty, Radiance Dream and Ted Wood. Now employing six people, Building Links has grown to
offer online advertising through its newly launched website.
“We really enjoyed our trip down memory lane at our anniver-
Airport offers more food, beverages Ground Control Café, a new summer kiosk service by On the Fly Café, is opening at the Comox Valley Airport. The kiosk will offer fresh brewed coffee, tea, juice, fresh fruit, sandwiches and baked goods for departing passengers in the YQQ hold room daily from 1:30 to 3 p.m. throughout the summer months. “Recent customer surveys told us that passengers were seeking additional food and beverage services in the boarding lounge at YQQ,” said airport CEO Fred Bigelow. “We worked cooperatively with On the Fly Café to answer that request and we’re hopeful this will add to the overall positive experience that 94 per cent of passengers reported having at our airport.” The café will allow those passengers booked on WestJet flight 304 to Edmonton, Pacific Coastal flight 709 to Vancouver
the support of family and friends. To sign up for four free issues, go to www. buildinglinks.ca.
YQQ and Central Mountain Air flight 599 to Vancouver to purchase food and beverages for consumption at the airport or on board the aircraft once they have cleared security. Beginning June 29, the service will also be provided to passengers travelling onboard WestJet’s early morning flight to Calgary, which departs daily at 6 a.m. throughout the summer. “We’ve previously had great success with offering early morning coffee services to passengers in the boarding lounge and it made sense to look at expanding that service for those passengers travelling closer to the lunch hour,” said Jackie Blocka, co-owner of On the Fly Café. “We’re hopeful that our new kiosk service aptly named Ground Control will perform well and allow us to explore offering addi-
SANDWICK WATERWORKS DISTRICT
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held
Wednesday, June 19 at 7 pm th
Vanier Senior Secondary Band Room Preliminary discussion on the future of SWWD
tional services in the boarding lounge outside of the summer months.” “This is a fantastic example of a tenant at the airport working actively with us to improve the passenger experience,” Bigelow said. “We are so pleased to support this new service as part of our ongoing quest to make YQQ the first choice for passengers looking to enter or exit northern Vancouver Island.” New café summer hours at YQQ:
On the Fly Café (main terminal area): Daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ground Control Café (boarding lounge): Daily from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Beginning June 29: On the Fly Café (main terminal area): Daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ground Control Café (boarding lounge): Daily from 5 to 6:30 a.m. Ground Control Café (boarding lounge): Daily from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
sary event,” Coty said. “A lot has changed over 20 years, but the
MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013 AT 12:00
ROYSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL “Tle-Tla-Tay” 3830 Warren Avenue, Royston, BC
Celebrating!
Our “Parent Volunteers”, Community, our new “Stage” and “60” Years here on this site! Thursday, June 13th, 2013 @ 1 - 4 PM in the Royston Elementary School Gym We’d love to see you! Former Royston Elementary staff, parents, students, Royston Community Club & Fallen Alders, Woolgatherer’s Guild and Royston Community Members!
Please RSVP our School Office 250-334-2161 to attend!
RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
In the Comox Valley for the past 30 years MARKET DATA AS OF June 7th, 2013 TSX Composite: ..........12,373.30 DJIA: ..........................15,248.12 Gold: ......................1,383.7 US$ Cdn$:.......................0.9814 US$ ETFs & Global Investments
Claymore BRIC (CBQ): .............. 22.50 BHP Billiton ADR (BHP): ............ 64.21 Power Shrs.QQQ (Nasdaq100):..... 73.39 Aberdeen Asia Pacific (FAP):........ 7.52 S&P TSX 60 (XIU): .................... 17.85 Government Bonds
5 year (CDN): ..........................1.56% 10 year (CDN): ........................2.14% 30 year (CDN): ........................2.71% 30 year Treasury bonds (US): ....3.35% Fixed Income GICs
Home Trust Company........... 1yr: 1.85% Equitable Trust .................... 3 yr: 2.06% Natcan Trust Company ....... 5 yr: 2.35%
Stock Watch
Royal Bank: ............................. 59.99 TD Bank: .................................. 82.28 Bank of Nova Scotia: ................ 57.24 BCE: ........................................ 45.49 Potash Corp. Of Sask.: .............. 42.50 Suncor Energy Inc: ................... 31.66 Crescent Point Energy: .............. 36.45 Cdn. Oil Sands: ...................... 20.02 Husky Energy: ......................... 28.90 Pembina Pipe Line: ................... 32.53 Transcanada Corp: ................... 45.74 Teck Resources Ltd: ................... 25.65 Cameco: .................................. 22.06 Investment Trusts
Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners: 29.71 Morguard Real Estate Inv. Tr.: ..... 17.42 Cdn. Real Estate Inv. Tr.: ............. 43.33 Riocan Investment Tr.:................. 26.82
The Comox Valley Regional District and the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition are offering two free cycling courses to residents of the electoral areas ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’. These areas include: Saratoga, Black Creek, Merville, Little River, Royston, Fanny Bay and Union Bay communities. The courses are designed for all ages of people who know how to ride a bike, but want to learn more about riding on public roads.
• Cycling Skills Course * Valued at $75 777A Fitzgerald Avenue, Cour tenay 250-334-5600
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COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Joanna Ross Editor: Mark Allan Ph: 250-338-5811 / Fax: 250-338-5568 / Classified: 1-855-310-3535 A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
Demotion or reprieve? Don McRae’s new cabinet post can be interpreted as a demotion or a reprieve. The Comox Valley MLA was one of only two Liberals on Vancouver Island to rise above the NDP tide in the election. Considering that and the fact he has held two portfolios in his young provincial political career, it would have been a shock had Premier Christy Clark not returned McRae to cabinet. In a larger, 19-person cabinet, he will head the renamed Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation, not the Ministry of Education he led heading into the election. Ignoring the tiresome spin and sell job in Clark’s wording of McRae’s job description, he will “continue efforts to assist people with disabilities earn an income.” That’s a noble objective, but it’s a step down from the high-profile education portfolio, which has one of the biggest budgets in government. McRae presided over an awkward school year notable for job action yet again by the BC Teachers’ Federation followed by more cooling-off legislation from the government. After that expires at the end of this month, Clark is expected to push for the 10-year contract with the BCTF she trumpeted before the election. Echoing the law of physics about an equal and opposite reaction to every action, the BCTF is expected to return to the same old dreary trench warfare B.C. has seen many times before. McRae is earnest and likeable, the kind of opponent the battle-hardened BCTF snacks on before the first recess bell rings. Clark instead appointed new MLA Peter Fassbender, a former Langley mayor with a reputation for being tough. Considering how strife-filled BCTF contract negotiations usually are, the premier might have done McRae a favour. Besides, his experience as a teacher is a doubleedged sword. While it gives him credibility, it also raises BCTF hopes unrealistically and might cause his fellow Liberals to fret that he might be soft on his former colleagues. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Record Question of the Week This week: Twenty-two per cent of respondents so far say they will follow the progress of the 2013 Black Press Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race. The yachts left Comox on Monday. Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. Kudos to organizers and those who participated in the annual Relay for Life, which celebrates survivors of cancer and grieves those who didn’t make it.
Local Irish singer Mary Murphy continues to struggle with a health affliction that has robbed her of the ability to sing or even to speak.
Coal rejection not validation Dear editor, Re: Comox Valley Record June 3 editorial “Road for coal mine project will be long and winding.” I would like to take issue with the premise in the recent Record editorial, that the recent rejection of the Raven Coal Mine Application is a validation of the process that has been questioned or maligned by opponents of the proposed mine. To date, the current review process has failed to incorporate the requests made in motions by all of our local governments, that called for an independent review
panel with public hearings. This rejection of the Raven Coal Mine Application should in no way validate a review process that does not reflect the requests of our local governments. I don’t see the application rejection as a validation of a rigorous review process, but rather view the rejection as an indictment of Compliance Coal Corporation’s competency and credibility going forward. Considering the fact that Compliance played a pivotal role in formulating the Application Information Requirements (AIR),
they had full knowledge of what information was required, and still submitted an application which the EAO considered not to have adequately addressed major information requirements. The rejection of the Raven mine application highlights why Compliance has been unable to obtain “social licence” from the residents of the Comox Valley and Port Alberni. For many of us, Compliance’s assurances and predictions on the Raven Coal Mine Project are neither credible or attainable. John Snyder, Fanny Bay
Mine math does not add up Dear editor, There are many issue about the Raven coal mine proposal including the issues brought forward by the Liberal government. However when people, in opposition to development, put forward non-rational arguments you have to wonder if they are helping or hindering their cause Mike Bell told us we “...can do the math.” So I did. Mike said the waste from the Raven Coal Mine “will be the size of a 500-storey building spread over an area the size of Canadian football field.”
A Canadian football field is 110 yards long or 330 feet. It is 65 yards wide or 195 feet. Most people say a building storey is 10 feet. In tall buildings the storeys actually are more than 10 feet high, but to keep the math simple I used 10 feet. So, according to Mike, the Raven coal mine will produce a pile of waste 330 feet by 195 feet wide and 5,000 feet tall or almost a mile high. So it would be slightly wider than the CN tower (,1815 feet tall, 218.4 feet wide) but 2.5 times taller. Almost as tall as the CN
Tower, on top of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, on top of Great Pyramid of Giza, which altogether would total 5,017 feet. As that would easily be the tallest freestanding structure in the world, Vancouver Island would get millions of tourists coming to view the most incredible rock stacking ever. I think if Compliance Energy Corporation can stack rock with that kind of precision they should be allowed to have the coal mine. Nina Usherwood, Comox
Who says roundabouts don’t work? Dear editor, If I may add some facts to the discussion about roundabouts, may I suggest that those who say “Roundabouts in high-traffic areas don’t work” supply some proof to back up their statements. I would suggest that naysayers, if they are able, should travel on the M6 motorway in England. At almost all exits one encounters a roundabout, usually
of two lanes, which then direct off-ramp traffic north, south, east or west onto lesser roads. Driving up the M6 to Wolverhampton, which I’ve done twice for example, you will encounter several multi-lane roundabouts with as many as five or six exits. British traffic is far more intense than at Ryan and Lerwick. Also, the Brits create roundabouts at small crossroads by
the simple expedient of painting a six-foot diameter circle in the centre of the road, along with pause lines and signage. No sand-filled oil drum in the middle either. And, no four-way stop signs like the traffic chokers in Comox. I would suggest that City traffic engineers get on the Internet and study Britain’s road system. Norm Blondel, Comox Valley
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Dear editor, A couple of comments on three current issues: I recently heard a suggestion that Vancouver Island become a separate province. It’s a brilliant idea, which I really think we should consider working towards. Our island has a larger population than either the provinces of New Brunswick or Newfoundland/Labrador, and around five times the population of PEI. B.C. is a big and varied province geographically and the population is growing very quickly, and thus it would make sense for it to be divided into two. Many issues affecting us here on the island are not relevant to inhabitants so far away on the other side of the province, and it would be excellent for us to have representation for our own interests. Do others feel the same? If so, how could we go about it? On a different subject, the possibility of a roundabout at Ryan and Lerwick. Great idea, once everyone has mastered the rules of roundabouts, in particular that drivers on the actual roundabout circle have the right of way, as opposed to those who are trying to enter into the roundabout circle. It’s a ridiculous idea that there isn’t room for one, it’s a spacious intersection without buildings close to the roads (yet) and plenty of lanes already. Having spent a number of years in England, I can vouch that roundabouts are safe and keep traffic moving. However, if a roundabout is decided upon, please please please get a consultant from Europe to design the thing! Whoever designed the one on Cumberland Road obviously doesn’t understand the flow idea and in particular the shape required for the road entrances and exits. Traffic is supposed to feed in and flow out of the circle, which it cannot at the Cumberland roundabout with awkward curbs to negotiate sticking out at odd angles. And re: parking at the new hospital. What a crazy, tiny place to put such a facility, and with no option for later expansion either. And unbelievable that none of the highly paid consultants foresaw the obvious parking problems. If they choose to charge for hospital parking, I along with so many others will be parking elsewhere and walking: e.g. Home Depot, Thrifty plaza, the college, residential areas, and the Aquatic Centre. I do hope a very large parkade with free parking is already in the hospital plans. Given the site that’s been chosen, in the midst of malls, future commercial development, community service complexes, and residential areas, it is the only option that can be sensibly considered. S. Joy, Merville
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Just say no to GMO propaganda Dear editor, I couldn’t hold my tongue any longer. After reading Lorne Hepworth’s letter to the editor (Record, June 4) edition of the Record I became angry! I am just a regular guy with no agenda, who happens to have a passion for healthy food and supporting the local economy. After breaking free of the industrial food system, I have lost 50 pounds, regained my health and quality of life. My eyes were opened to the atrocious agricultural model several years ago, and I can’t stand having a biotech lobby group stating such bla-
tant lies in our local paper. I wish to encourage people, especially in an area where we are blessed with such diversity in our local food shed, to smarten up and to stop supporting the huge chemical companies that are essentially calling the shots in the food we consume. I would like to clear up a few things for folks who may not understand what is going on. I am no scientist, but I do understand how the natural world works. GMO (genetically modified organisms) foods are not food. They have been altered in a laboratory, at a genetic level, by
Study visionary if it’s just 1913 Dear editor, While some residents of the Comox Valley were attending a talk by Gwynne Dyer at Isfeld School recently, others were at the City of Courtenay Transportation Plan open house at the Filberg Centre. While Dyer was documenting the looming crises connected with climate change, consultants to the city were presenting plans for $96 million worth (not including the cost of land acquisition and utilities changes, and in 2012 dollars) of road developments to facilitate increased automobile travel. While lip service was paid to alternative modes of travel by the heading “A 25-year vision for multimodal transportation,” the only alternative project identified was widening the sidewalks of downtown Courtenay for a cost of $200,000.
While a $5-million addition to the Lewis Centre is built, the neighbourhoods around downtown Courtenay (a potentially walkable, bikable, livable environment if ever there was one) have inadequate bike lanes and sidewalks, and visible, ugly evidence of infrastructure neglect. While we have had forward-looking presentations sponsored by the City — the Gil Peñalosa lecture on achievable plans for serious “multimodal transportation” carried out in cities around the world being one — the plan offered May 23 would have been visionary in 1913, not 2013. You can see the plan (the display boards page is an abbreviated version) on the City’s website. Take a look! Julia Fortin, Courtenay
people in white coats. Now if there were people in lab coats selling tomatoes at the farmers’ market, good chance they would not have a very successful
herbicide is inert once it hits the soil. I call a big BS on that claim! The claim by CropLife that not tilling is good for the soil is true, but spraying
cerned with animals being fed GMO feeds. Cows are unnaturally fed GMO corn and soy in horrible conditions in concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO), getting sick and fed anti-biotic. What is changing inside their bodies that are detrimental to our heath? The stress hormones course through the animals blood streams, passing on the consumer. We must get animals back onto the pasture, locking in carbon, building soil and creating the safest, healthiest and sustainable food possible. Take charge of you own life; don’t listen to the advertisements. Only you can fix this, and if enough of us fix ourselves then the awful situation will change. Blayne Prowse, Cumberland
My eyes were opened to the atro❝ cious agricultural model several years
ago, and I can’t stand having a biotech lobby group stating such blatant lies in our local paper. Blayne Prowse
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business. These seeds are sold (marketed) to the farmers by the wonders of the seed being herbicide-resistant and the ability to be sprayed with RoundUp to kill all the weeds (which aren’t actually weeds, but pioneer species trying to rebuild damaged systems) so the product will have less competition. The chemical company also says the
pesticides and herbicides in definitely not! Soil that is treated right is full of amazing life, minerals, and beneficial beings. Our soils are so depleted that the food we get from a mono-culture is essentially dead. Couple this killed earth with top soil loss from erosion and the catastrophic collapse of bee colonies, the food system as we know it is doomed. I am also very con-
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Young amputees have good experience at seminar ute to the long history of the War Amps, and its continuing legacy of “amputees helping amputees.” Roy was a junior counsellor to the younger Champs, acting as a role model and offering advice. He was also presented with a CHAMP Ambassador Certificate for educating the public about the War Amps through a recent media interview. A highlight was the
War Amps of Canada hold seminar each year in Vancouver Roy Hemmerich, 16, of Comox and Lewis Jeon, 13, of Courtenay, are back from the War Amps 2013 BC Child Amputee (CHAMP) Seminar in Vancouver. The seminar brought together child amputees from across the province while also honouring the association’s 95th anniversary. Roy was born a right arm amputee, while Lewis was born missing his right hand. They attended the three-day seminar, which included sessions on the latest developments in artificial limbs, parenting an amputee child and dealing with teasing and bullying. The opening session paid trib-
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