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Student artwork will be for sale at Lake Trail Middle School next week during a charity art show aimed at helping the Comox Valley’s homeless. The art show kicks off Monday, June 24 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in room 102 at Lake Trail School. Artists featured in the show will be on hand to discuss their work and refreshments will be available. “We worked really hard on this and there’s a lot of talented people putting art into it,” says Grade 8 Lake Trail student and non-profit organization Gimme Shelter founder Rachael Jancowski, not-

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GRADE 8 STUDENT and Gimme Shelter founder Rachael Jancowski, left, and Grade 8 art student, and show curator Joe Thoong show off an example of student art that will be for sale in a charity art show at Lake Trail Middle School next week. PHOTO BY RENEE ANDOR

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ing funds from the art show will go towards care packages for the homeless via her organization, and the show will feature plenty of art styles to choose from. “There’s graffiti art, there’s stencil art, there’s photography, there’s drawings — there’s all different sorts of art — there’s even jewelry,” she adds. The art show will also be open to the public Tuesday, June 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m and Thursday, June 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. The featured art has been created by students in Grades 7 to 9 and most of the art on display will be available for purchase, though Jancowski notes some pieces have already sold. Prices will range

from $15 to $100 per piece. Proceeds from the show will help pay for three rounds of care packages for the Comox Valley’s homeless, says Jancowski. “During the fall we’re going to be doing about 75 (care packages), and then during the winter we’re probably going to be doing about 75, and then in the spring we’re going to do 100, so around 250 (total),” she explains, noting the packages will contain daily necessities like toothpaste, a toothbrush, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant and comb. “We’re also going to put a few personal touches in there, just to bring up their day even more, like a card and a cookie,” adds ... see ART SHOW ■ A2

of interest…there’s no issue in terms of population. Record Staff “There’s no way I can retain all Vancouver Island North MP of the Comox Valley, just based on John Duncan has explained the populations, but what we wanted reasoning for his proposed federal to do was keep at least Courtenay electoral boundary in the Comox intact, and keep it intact with Valley — which would split the Comox because those communimunicipality of Cumberland in ties are so seamless.” The Federal Electoral Boundtwo. “The proposal that I put for- aries Commission for B.C. origiward followed some polling sta- nally recommended splitting tions,” Duncan said Tuesday, Courtenay in half and moving the west side, noting the popuplus Cumberlated community There’s no way land and other of Cumberland southern Comox (southern half) I can retain all of the was moved into Comox Valley, just based Valley communities into the the NanaimoNanaimo-AlberAlberni riding on populations, but ni riding, while in his proposal, what we wanted to do keeping Comox while the north- was keep at least Courin the Vancouver ern, less populatIsland North rided portion would tenay intact, and keep ing, plus moving stay in his riding. it intact with Comox He added, now because those communi- Powell River into it. that he’s heard ties are so seamless. Following a from Mayor Lespublic hearing in lie Baird about Cumberland’s plans for future October, the commission adjusted growth in the north half of the the boundary in its report to the municipality, he has no problem House Committee so that all of moving the whole municipality Courtenay and Cumberland were moved into the new Nanaimointo the Nanaimo-Alberni riding. “So on that basis, I said I would Alberni riding, but Comox stayed be happy to endorse moving the in the Vancouver Island North line north,” he continued, point- riding along with Powell River. Duncan said moving Powell ing out his main aim was to keep Courtenay intact. “And, if the River into his riding makes “no Electoral Boundaries Commis- sense,” and his proposal, submitsion accepts my proposal…there ted to the commission and tabled would be no issue with moving at the House Committee, keeps the line (north of Cumberland) Courtenay and Comox together because they’re (Cumberland) but splits Cumberland geographisimply worried about community ... see NO PROBLEM ■ A2

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‘No problem’ moving Cumberland to new riding Continued from A1

cally between the two ridings. Baird noted Cumberland council submitted a letter to the commission during the fall asking that the three Comox Valley municipalities not be divided, but the Village did not send a copy of that letter to Duncan. “We also chose not to speak at the public meeting (in the fall); at that time Cumberland was not being divided,” she added, noting

that even though the time for feedback from municipalities is long over now, the Village sent another letter to the commission, this time asking that Cumberland be kept completely intact. Duncan also noted that the time for MP submissions is over, but he planned to send the commission an e-mail supporting Cumberland’s request Tuesday afternoon. According to Cumberland CAO Sun-

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Jancowski. She started Gimme Shelter over six months ago. She has since spoken at Cour-

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contacted directly in regards to this new proposal by Mr. Duncan’s office.” Duncan said he does not have regrets about the process he went through to create his alternate submission. “My main concern was dealing with the broad issues and we made people aware through the normal mechanisms — every community found out basically the same way, they read the newspaper and they read my householder (newslet-

ter),” he said. “I ended up having a phone conversation with the Mayor of Powell River, the Mayor of Courtenay, because those were the two — and obviously my Conservative colleagues, who are in adjacent ridings — because that was a key ingredient. “We were very obviously acting on this, and facing a deadline, and it was well publicized.” Baird noted some responsibility rested on Cumberland, and

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ter to the commission and will wait to see the results.” The final report should be concluded in September.

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Grade 12 student Roderick Gravoueille says he’s pleased with the launch of his weather balloon, but he’s looking for some help to find it. The Mark R. Isfeld student used an independent directed study to construct a capsule holding a tracking device and GoPro camera, which he attached to a huge helium-filled latex balloon and launched from one of the school’s playing fields Friday. “It did make it to the stratosphere, and it should have recorded video of the entire trip,” says Gravoueille, noting the radio transmitted the balloon’s location every two minutes until it reached an altitude of over 30,000 metres, and that altitude tells him the balloon made it to the stratosphere. The helium-filled balloon was designed to pop in the Earth’s stratosphere and once it started to fall an orange parachute was

GRADE 12 STUDENT Roderick Gravoueille’s weather balloon travelled along this path before the tracking equipment stopped transmitting its location when it was in the Earth’s stratosphere. Gravoueille believes it landed in the Comox Valley and is looking for it. PHOTO SUBMITTED supposed to soften the capsule’s journey back to ground. “The rupture of the balloon and the subsequent fall to Earth may have jostled the equipment within the capsule, preventing the radio from transmitting again,” continues Gravoueille, noting the balloon circled the Valley

and it was slightly west of the Inland Island Highway when the last transmission was received, so the exact location of the balloon is unknown. Though Gravoueille believes the camera recorded video from its journey up to the stratosphere, he can only see the video if he can recover the

weather balloon. But, he has a guess as to where it could be. “I believe the balloon landed somewhere between Seal Bay Park and Highway 19A, based off of landing prediction software,” he added. “So anywhere west of Seal Bay Park, possibly between Smith Road and

Ellenor Road,” he says are likely spots. “I do believe that if enough people check their backyards or their property, someone may see a bright orange parachute dangling from one of their trees or laying in one of their fields. There is still hope that someone will find the balloon at some point, although it may take awhile.” Anyone who finds the balloon can contact Roderick Gravoueille at 250890-0635, 250-334-9911, rohj5@shaw.ca or call Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School at 250-334-2428. Gravoueille also set up a Facebook page called The Comox Valley Weather Balloon, where people can contact him with questions about the project. Gravoueille notes he will offer a reward to a person who finds his balloon relatively intact and he may fly over the area to see if he can spot it, if it doesn’t turn up within a few weeks.

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The next step in a development proposed near Stotan Falls is scheduled for discussion at the July 16 regional district committee of the whole. Kabel Atwall of 3L Developments expects the committee will decide to either process the application, defer it or refuse the application to construct homes and develop trails at the confluence of the Puntledge and Browns rivers. “Hopefully they’ll want to process it and then we Ask us about our Delivery and Installation Services

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There’s a number of people that want to ❝ see us move forward. Not everybody’s against what we’re doing. Kabel Atwall ❞ said directors do not support the “intensive urban residential development that 3L is proposing and are concerned about the impacts that such a development would have on the surrounding resource lands and agricultural areas.” The district said 3L could apply to rezone, subdivide or amend the Regional Growth Strategy. The com-

pany chose the latter. The gate closure prompted a groundswell of support, including a protest at the falls, to keep the popular swimming hole and hiking area open to the public. As a gesture to resolve the situation, the company re-opened the gates last month. “We’re not intending to close them at this point,”

Atwall said. “We’re not asking for a definitive decision from them, let’s just keep things moving forward.” Local realtor Anna Jorgensen supports the proposed Riverwood community, which she considers an environmentally responsible development. Over the course of a 10-15 year build-out, the plan is to develop at least 600 lots for single-family homes and patio homes tailored for seniors. The project includes nine kilometres of trails, a parking lot and washrooms, links to public bus routes and

a commercial centre that would serve Forbidden Plateau residents. It would create about 2,500 man years of employment, translating into 150-180 jobs and another 80-95 indirect jobs, according to Atwall. Jorgensen said she is not an owner or part owner of Riverwood or 3L, nor has she been remunerated or promised any remuneration for her endorsement. “There’s a number of people that want to see us move forward,” Atwall said. “Not everybody’s against what we’re doing.”

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money from taxpayers. It proposes to pay for the bridge by way of fundraising and grants from senior levels of government. “This is an asset

structed. The building became a “lasting legacy in the Comox Valley,” he added. “So, too, will be the bridge.” Coun. Ronna-Rae

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Since it opened its doors over a year ago, Double Waters has been supporting women recovering from addiction. The not-for-profit supportive housing facility has seen about 15 women come through its doors since opening in March 2012. The home provides a structured environment to women who are transitioning back into the community after completing drug and alcohol recovery programs. Owner Jackie Watson says women are encouraged to stay for at least six months. Though she notes some women don’t even stay a week, some stay for a while, and one woman “graduated” from the home in the past year. Watson says she feels wonderful when she sees these women putting their lives back together. “When someone that’s fallen to addiction has the courage to stand up and say this is not OK in my life anymore, and to fight for that — and to see them, not only gain ground over their addiction, but be excited about the multitudes of joy and possibilities life has to offer,” says Watson, continuing, “witnessing that piece has been the most exciting piece for me.” A resident in her fifth month at Double Waters — who wishes to remain anonymous — struggled with marijuana, alcohol and cocaine use before she entered a rehabilitation facility. She notes Watson

JACKIE WATSON OF Double Waters offers a supportive housing facility to women who are transitioning back into the community after they have completed a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. PHOTO BY RENEE ANDOR advocated for her to come to Double Waters when she completed the rehabilitation program, and since she arrived in January, she has not thought about leaving once. “It’s been awesome,” says the resident, who is in her early 20s. “Jackie really loves the women that come in this house … she has a lot of boundaries and she’s firm and that really helps us be accountable for our responsibilities. Women staying at Double Waters have 24-hour support — mostly from Watson, who lives in a suite at the home — and must attend Alcoholics Anonymous and/or Narcotics Anonymous meetings regularly. They must also build a weekly living plan, which includes activities like meal planning and preparation, learning conflict resolution, counselling, health

and wellness activities, volunteering, and personal and spiritual development, among many other things. Education or parttime employment are encouraged and the anonymous resident is taking an English course at North Island College in preparation for the college’s criminology program she is set to begin this fall as a full-time student. She also volunteered for three months at Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding’s stable, which she found really rewarding. She regularly meditates, goes to a gym, plays guitar and makes Double Waters’ fruit pies, among many other things. “One of the hugest aspects of this place that’s helped me was just to habitually incorporate all these life things that I’m doing (into my life),” she explains. By “being

Comox Valley women-centred resource organizations will join together for a community awareness event dubbed Community Connection Day. Scheduled for July 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Comox Band Hall, the event will feature information booths about local women-centred resource organizations, according to Double Waters Society executive director Jackie Watson. “The people who come to it will be more aware of the service providers in the Valley,” says Watson. “We’re trying to do some kind of fun event that will attract the public, but also educate them.” Participating organizations will provide information about their organizations to event attendees. Each organization will also be able to fundraise in their own way at the event. Double Waters Society will hold a barbecue and sell its home-made pies. The society will also sell various gently used household items to raise funds. Watson is looking for community donations of small pieces of furniture like dressers, chairs and lamps to sell. Anyone wishing to donate can call Double Waters at 250-941-1742 or e-mail Jackie Watson at jackie@doublewaters.ca. Watson notes Superstore will donate hot dogs and smokies for the barbecue but she is also is looking for other food donations from the community. The event will also feature entertainment, a raffle and door prizes.

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Infantry History The first battalion to be recognized as belonging to Comox District was the 102nd Canadian Infantry Battalion. This battalion came into being almost by accident, but its record during World War I was no accident. The story of the 102nd is told in the narrative From B.C. to Baisieux by L. McLeod Gould, MSM Croix de Guerre. The early days at Comox are well documented. The official date for the mobilization of the 102nd Canadian Infantry Battalion is given as November 3, 1915, on which date authority was issued to Lieutenant-Colonel John Weightman Warden, formerly of St. John’s, N.B., but then of Vancouver, B.C., to raise a battalion for service overseas, this battalion to be raised in Northern British Columbia and to be styled the 102nd (Comox-Atlin) Overseas Battalion. A newspaper story, which may or may not have some foundation in fact, states that the inauguration of the unit was the outcome of a wager laid between Mr. H. Clements, MP of ComoxAtlin, and one of his colleagues in the Federal House, the latter having jestingly challenged him to produce a unit from his barren constituency. As soon as preliminary work had been accomplished whereby recruiting could be commenced without loss of time, it became necessary to decide on a suitable location for battalion headquarters and for a mobilization camp. In view of the fact that the battalion to be raised was to be known as the Comox-Atlin Battalion, it was felt that mobilization and training should be carried out within the precincts of that constituency, and after much deliberation

it was decided to form the camp on Goose Spit, Comox. Recruiting went on merrily throughout the province. In the majority of cases where men were enlisted in the vicinity of any of the Interior recruiting stations, they took advantage of the clause in the Act and remained billeted in their own homes on a subsistence allowance, reporting daily to their local headquarters for drill and preliminary training. Others were billeted in local quarters; but where this practice did not prevail, the men were forwarded direct to the mobilization camp. For those who shared this fate, the winter of 1915-16 will always have many bitter memories. Frankly, conditions at Comox and Courtenay were deplorable. The men were told in all good faith to take nothing with them; that clothing, blankets and almost all the luxuries of home would be waiting for them on arrival. The halfhearted suggestion of a movingpicture proprietor that he might open up a show in camp in the future was exaggerated until the recruit believed that he would find the white lights of Broadway twinkling on the Spit. And when the men arrived by ones and twos, or in parties, they found – nothing, not even clothes. There was a “hold-up” somewhere and it was a long and tedious job to pry loose the fingers that were holding so fast to the supplies – and all the time, throughout the bitterest winter that had been known for years on Vancouver Island, the newly recruited men, who had deliberately left behind them warm clothing, were starved with cold. The fact was, so many battalions were recruiting at one and the same time that as fast as supplies

102nd Battalion - Local men reached the centres of population they were seized for the men on the spot, and the poor fellows in isolated Comox had to share the fate of all those who are out of sight. At first, lack of accommodation in Comox made it necessary to divide the men into two companies, one being stationed in Courtenay and the other in Comox. But this arrangement was found to be unsatisfactory, and as soon as possible the Spit itself was made habitable and the larger portion of the men were housed under canvas, the balance being quartered in the Hotel Port Augusta, Comox, which was requisitioned as a sort of receiving station. It is not easy to describe the hardships which these pioneers of the Spit camp had to undergo. A reference has already been made to the severity of the weather; the snowfall was phenomenal, and on more than one occasion the men were called out of their beds to clear the roof before the weight of snow brought it down on their heads. Moreover, before the Spit could be used, it was necessary to lay a water pipe from a spring on the mainland across the shallow bay formed by the curve of the peninsula. To do this, the

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men had to work up to their thighs in water, and that in December and January. Buildings had to be erected for mess halls and recreation rooms; a bathhouse had to be constructed, kitchens made, and all the other appurtenances of a military camp. The first building erected for a mess hall collapsed, partly owing to snow but more largely because the small body of engineers on the spot who were responsible for its design were more competent in theory than in practice. Colonel Warden pleaded that his recruits, who were all practical, outdoor men, be allowed to go ahead and make a camp for themselves, but Red Tape ruled that if the government supplied the material, it should also supply the brains. Unfortunately, the government was only in a position to supply heads. In addition to this kind of work, the troops at Comox rendered enormous benefits to the people of the district in helping them to clear away the snow which in every locality was proving a very real menace to safety. With the coming of spring, conditions improved. Early in March, headquarters moved from Victoria and after a brief sojourn in Port

Augusta, were established in a large marquee on the Spit itself. The men from Vancouver, Nelson and Vernon had already arrived. Soon after, the men from Prince Rupert and Prince George marched in under the leadership of Lieutenant J.F. Brandt. So numerous was this party that it was formed into a company by itself, and No. 2 Company, later known as “B” Company, was the rallying point for all the hardy men from that district. A notable incident took place on the occasion of the arrival of the Prince Rupert men. Captain J.S. Matthews happened to be the senior officer on the Spit when they marched in and he welcomed them by calling for cheers in the following words: “North British Columbians, three cheers for the men from Prince Rupert.” That was the first occasion on which the battalion had been styled “North British Columbians” and from that date onwards the title has held, being adopted in place of the words “Comox-Atlin.” Thereafter the battalion was known as the 102nd (North British Columbians) Overseas Battalion, and the title obtained on the battalion crest.

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Habitat work by 19 Wing 19 Wing is restoring marine habitat near Royston as compensation for the habitat affected by the maintenance dredging of the Goose Spit Marina that took place in January. The dredging was required to remove sediment that built up around the pilings and threatened dock infrastructure and the safe use of the marina by various Canadian Armed Forces and Sea Cadet vessels. “Dredging needed to be done to restore the capability of the marina,” said Maj. Mark Kierstead, 19 Wing construction engineering officer. “The project’s planning team consulted with K’ómoks First Nation and obtained approvals from several government agencies to ensure the project would be successful and environmentally responsible.” 19 Wing environmental staff developed the project’s mitigation and compensation plan after extensive discussions with local environment experts, including Project Watershed, a local charitable organization that promotes stewardship of local watersheds. “Over the past few years Project Watershed has been involved with smaller eelgrass restoration projects and also created aerial eelgrass density maps of the entire K’omoks Estuary,” said Dr. Paul Horgen, Project Watershed’s Chairman of the board of directors. “This data has proved valuable to the Department of National Defence.” The eelgrass harvesting and transplant work started on May 28 and will continue for four weeks. Working from a boat, a surface team prepares and tallies the eelgrass and a team of scuba divers transplants as many as 1,500 shoots a day. “We will create over 3,000 square metres of new eelgrass habitat near the Trent River Estuary,” said Bob Allan, 19 Wing environmental officer. “We are very pleased to partner with Project Watershed because they have

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JULIE LE GOFF (right), executive director of the Comox Valley Pregnancy Care Centre, presents a gift card to Jennifer Fleming who raised the most sponsorship money again this year for the CVPCC’s Lake Run.

STU MCKINNON OF Branch 160 Comox Legion presents a $1,000 cheque to Comox Valley Branch president Shannon Kraska to support local 189 Port Augusta Sea Cadets at the annual Ceremonial Review.

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Daughters still tending to home fires SAMMY AND APRIL need homes. April (right) will be featured at Pet Lovers Lane this Saturday.

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Vancouver Island-based Angels Under Our Wings (AUOW) cocker spaniel rescue is seeking foster and adoptive homes in the Comox Valley. This small, non-profit is dedicated to rescuing cocker spaniels locally, as well as focusing on high-kill shelters in L.A., where there is a greater need. “We are proud to say we live in a province filled with many animal lovers who treat their animal companions like family members and don’t discard them as if they were a used piece of furniture,” says AUOW Founder Lisa Atterby. “When we look at placing a dog in a new home, we have a process in place to ensure it’s the best fit for both the dog and the people involved.” Several AUOW adopters already live in the Comox Valley, and the rescue is hoping to find more homes for these wonderful dogs, all of which are spayed or neutered. AUOW will have a booth at Pet Lovers Lane in Simms Park on June 22. Meet some of the volunteers, dog ambassadors, and adoptable dogs, like April. Also visit us online at www.angelsunderourwings.com and “like” us on Facebook. — Angels Under Our Wings

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People from northern B.C. keep moving to the Comox Valley, so the King George Hotel is putting on a party for them. If you are from Smithers, Houston, Hazelton, Telkwa, Terrace, Prince Rupert or Kitimat, come to the King George in Cumberland this Saturday. The hotel even has a band from Smithers playing. The Non Prophet Society is going to keep you dancing all night long. It’s Smithers’ 100th centennial this year and a few of us can’t get up there this year, so we are having a party here. So far we have people coming from Victoria and even someone flying in from Calgary just to come and see some old friends as well as from rest of northern Vancouver Island. — King George Hotel

The Canadian Daughters’ League Assembly No. 6 of Courtenay will celebrate its 90th anniversary this Friday. There will be a luncheon for members and a few invited guests at the Native Sons Hall. National president Eleanor Shaw will convene this gathering. On Jan. 23, 1924, the Canadian Daughters League Assembly No. 6 was launched as 60 members were initiated and election of officers took place. Provincial president Matheson was in attendance to install the officers and make No. 6 official. By 1934 there were 60 assemblies across Canada, stretch-

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Cycling lessons offered The Comox Valley Regional District and Comox Valley Cycling Coalition are offering free cycling courses for residents of the regional district’s electoral areas A, B and C this Saturday. It happens from noon to 4:30 p.m. in the Aquarium Room of the Comox Valley Sports Centre, and on June 25 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Tsolum Building of the Lewis Centre. These courses are designed for those who can ride a bike but are not totally comfortable riding on public roads. It combines classroom and on-road training to give you the skills and information you need to take your bike on the road — and enjoy it. You will learn how to cycle safely and confidently. The course takes you through the most common situations you’ll face when you ride your bike. It also provides you with tips to make cycling a fun and regular part of your life. To register for one of the courses, e-mail your name and address to cyclingcourses@ comoxvalleyrd.ca. For more information, visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/ TransitAlternatives. — Comox Valley Regional District

LARGE LOG LOADER The Truck Loggers’ Association (TLA) held a forestry equipment show and pancake breakfast Saturday sponsored by Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community. These six local girls were amazed at the size of this 1021F log loader shown by Inland Parker Pacific. All proceeds from the event went to support Habitat for Humanity. PHOTO BY BRENDA MARTIN

Aboriginal women wanted The Wachiay Friendship Centre has a new program to help women of aboriginal descent create new small (micro) businesses. The initiative is federally funded. Wachiay will design, create and run a Small Business Incubator Centre, offering office space, computer and internet access, and many resources, training, and personal mentoring intended to deliver all the skills needed for aboriginal women to start a busi-

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Funds helping water The Comox Valley Land Trust will share $80,000 in community action grants with 14 other B.C. organizations, as part of more than $2.3 million in funding from RBC for water protection and preservation programs. In December, the RBC Blue Water Project announced a shift in focus to address a significant, emerging issue that is relevant to the majority of RBC employees and clients – protecting and preserving water in towns, cities and urbanized areas. The 2013-2014 Leadership and Community Action Grants are funding programs that improve urban water quality and efficient use, enhance storm water management and protect and restore urban waterways. The RBC Blue Water Project is a historic, wide-ranging, 10-year global commitment to

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Miners remembered this weekend in Cumberland The Cumberland Museum and Archives is hosting their 28th annual Miners Memorial Weekend this weekend (June 20 to 22). The three-day event kicks off this Thursday night with Vancouver author David Wong reading and presenting from his graphic novel Escape to Gold Mountain. Come and learn about the experiences of early Chinese Immigrants to North America. This family-friendly event starts at 7 p.m.

at the Riding Fool Hostel and entry is by donation. Friday night features the much loved Songs of the Workers at the Cumberland OAP (next to the museum). Starting at 7 p.m. visiting and local musicians will share traditional and new workers’ songs and invite the audience to sing along! These important songs share the stories and struggles of working people across time. Entry is by donation. Saturday’s events kick off with a pan-

June 20-22 cake breakfast at the Cumberland Recreation Institute, a guided museum tour at 11 a.m. (included with museum admission), a graveside ceremony with speakers, live music and the laying of flowers at the Cumberland Cemetery and the Chinese and Japanese Cemeteries starting at 1 p.m. Then at 3 p.m. take a guided walking tour of the village leaving from the Cumberland Museum. The big Miners Memo-

rial Dinner kicks off at 6 p.m. Dinner tickets are $25 and everyone is welcome! Kids under 5 are free and under $12 are only $5. Be sure to visit the museum to see a very special IWW art exhibit on display this weekend and weekend. These posters and print are a stunning convergence of art and politics and well worth a visit. Miners Memorial Weekend is a project of the Cumberland Museum and Archives. The event is a celebration of workers history, cur-

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Solstice Day celebrated Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connection will celebrate Solstice Day this Saturday with an open house at the Community-School Garden at Lake Trail School at 805 Willemar Ave. in Courtenay. Garden co-ordinator Elaine Codling will run a sun-mapping process throughout the day. This is an exercise in mapping the location and angles of the sun throughout the day to understand the optimal locations for planting. Elaine will start at 8 a.m. and make map

“snapshots” every two hours until 6 p.m. This is an easy and interesting process that you can help with — and learn the principles to apply at home. Come early and enjoy your morning coffee with a special free scything demonstration at 9. Scything is a low-tech, fossil-free, quiet and effective way to mow. Rob Rhodes will demonstrate grass mowing using a scythe. Rob will demonstrate mowing both long and short grass and also how to peen a scythe. Participants will have the opportunity to try scything themselves. Coffee and tea will be provided. Visitors are welcome to drop in and

enjoy the garden any time throughout the day. Come and learn more about our small sun-catcher orchard and the beautiful wild flower, nitrogen-fixing ground cover, our herb spiral and our new three-bin composter and picnic table made by teacher Geoff Williams’ shop students. Volunteers are always welcome at the garden. Let us know if you’d like to get involved. Contact us c/o Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections 250-3343168 (message); e-mail laketrailvision@gmail. com. Like us on FaceBook and receive regular updates. — Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connection

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Gardens in Bloom tour showcasing 10 homes Colleen Malek has crafted eyecatching garden overlooking Seal Bay

Another 10 lovely gardens are open June 22 and 23 from 10 to 4 p.m. daily. The Comox Valley Horticultural Society’s Gardens in Bloom tour continues to showcase the diverse horticultural gems of the Comox Valley. Colleen Malek says that her garden shows what can be done by one senior — one very high-energy senior that is, with a gardening passion that began in her childhood in England where her parents gave her a sizeable plot of ground to plant as she pleased. Over the past 18 years she has poured her gardening passion into their nearly half-acre oceanfront garden. Approaching the garden, the soothing sounds of a low waterfall and tiered goldfish pond, nestled by the front entry to the house, provide a welcoming serenity. The front woodland garden is very beautiful with lush lawn, white trunked birches and an abundance of colourful blooms that belie its accessibility to browsing dear. The twisted

AN ARTISAN-MADE HERON gate flanked by clematis at left is part of the Comox Valley Horticultural Society’s Gardens in Bloom tour. So is the patio lookout over Seal Bay in the garden of Colleen and Jim Malek. trunk of a weeping birch provides the perfect winter sculpture for the garden opposite the pond. Through the beautiful heron gate at the side of the house you come upon the discreetly deer fenced, expansive manicured lawn with lavishly planted and gracefully curving borders that slope gently to a lower tier at the cliff’s edge. There, a patio, under

majestic fir trees, provides magnificent views both across the strait and of Seal Bay more than a hundred feet below. This intrepid gardener has managed to keep the wild growth on the cliff from invading their bit of paradise by actually planting and maintaining the top 10 feet or so of the steep cliff! The wind, according to Colleen, is the biggest

challenge of an oceanside garden. There are over 90 roses in the garden but Colleen doesn’t spray them so they aren’t her star performers. Her favourites are her several perennial hibiscus and the unusual lily trees purchased by mail from Breck’s Bulbs. Each year she stores, then pots up and hardens off nearly a hundred bego-

nia plants for herself and others, as well as overwintering pelargoniums and large pots of datura. It’s been several years since this garden was open for a tour and then only to horticultural society members. We are grateful to Colleen and to the nine other exceptional garden hosts who are busy preparing to welcome you to their pri-

vate edens while helping to fund gardening initiatives in our beautiful Valley. Come enjoy the fruits of their labour. Tickets cost $15 at Art Knapp, Home & Garden Gate in Courtenay, Blue Heron Books in Comox and Arrowsmith Greenhouses in Qualicum. — Comox Valley Horticultural Society

Bring the whole family and enjoy this fun-filled day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada. Enjoy traditional food, dancing, storytelling, kids paddle-making, workshops and more. Traditional sockeye dinner by Kumugwe; Buffalo Burgers by the Metis Association; Two bannock vendors. June 21 Schedule of Events (Event Hours 3-7pm)

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Facilitators JoAnn Restoule and Suzanne Camp will be bringing the teachings to life and demonstrate ways to connect that are rooted in our Ancestry. Seven Sacred Teachings have been handed down through the generation, to guide us on our human journey. We have been told that when we follow these teachings, our lives will be guided and we will practice peace, joy and harmony with all life forms. The practice of spiritual self care through smudging is one of the gifts that we have also been given as a people.

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countries, including Canada (in addition to the national Humanist Canada group, there are associations in every province and most major cities in the country), will mark the summer solstice by raising awareness of humanism as a positive philosophical life stance and means to effect change in the world. The Comox Valley Humanists, formed in late 2012, will celebrate their first World Humanist Day this year. The group holds monthly discussion meetings, looking at global and local issues from a humanist perspective. If you are interested in using a reasoned approach to understanding the world and to adapting to the challenges of the future, you can find more information about the group at www. cvhumanists.org. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Comox Valley Humanists

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Buy bra, support bipolar project Local business Secret Drawers Lingerie is supporting the Bipolar Babe Project — a mental health anti-stigma program. Secret Drawers Lingerie owners Nena Bill and Vashi Lehrle heard about this program in local schools and knew they had to help. “Mental illness touches so many people,” says Bill. “We need more information in our schools to address it.” For the month of July, partial

proceeds of all bra sales will be donated to the project. The Bipolar Babe Project, part of the Bipolar Disorder Society of British Columbia (BDSBC), has recently expanded its services into Comox Valley schools. The project sends speakers into schools to talk about mental illness, stigma and the speaker’s personal journey with bipolar disorder. “Kids respond really well to

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CELEBRATING HAPPY HOUR in Puerto Vallerta with the Record are Dick and Edith Walters, Finn and Leona Keim and Joan Johnsen.

BENTE WILKES AND Helen McLoughlin took their favourite hometown newspaper for a cruise around the harbour in Sydney, Australia.

WHEN IT COMES TO SPREADING THE NEWS, readers of the Comox Valley Record are number one. They enjoy packing a copy of their favourite hometown newspaper with them as they travel the globe to celebrate special occasions, visit friends and family, enjoy a relaxing vacation or see some of the world’s many historical and geographical landmarks. Take us along on your next trip and send your photo to sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com. or drop it off at our office.

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ODLUM BROWN LIMITED’S Janine Martin says the company is pleased to support the Comox Valley Community Foundation.

Sponsor back for gala event Odlum Brown Limited is returning as the diamond event sponsor for the Comox Valley Community Foundation’s annual fundraising gala for the next three years. “We count on the funds raised from the gala event to offset the foundation’s administrative costs,” said gala committee chair RaeAnn Hartman. “Having this kind of long term commitment from a major sponsor is a wonderful gift.” Odlum Brown was founded 90 years ago and has always had a keen interest in the community. Many decades ago, one of the firm’s founders, Tom Brown, was greatly involved with the Vancouver Foundation and members of Odlum Brown continue that tradition in the Comox Valley. “We are very proud to uphold the values and beliefs of our founders by embracing the spirit of philanthropy,” said Janine Martin, branch manager, director and associate portfolio manager of Odlum Brown Limited in the Comox Valley. Carrying on Odlum Brown’s longstanding commitment to support the community is of utmost importance to Martin. “I can think of no better way of doing that than by supporting the CV Community Foundation.” The Comox Valley Community Foundation provides donors

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the opportunity to help a broad range of local charities, without choosing just one. It supports needs as the needs arise, today and in perpetuity. The annual CV Community Foundation fundraising Gala takes place Oct. 19. For information about the CV Community Foundation and other gala sponsorship opportunities, go to www.cvcfoundation. org. — Comox Valley Community Foundation

The Comox Valley International Student Program is seeking host families to provide a supportive home environment for international students during the summer months. Host families are required throughout the year, however the summer program offers families a shortterm introduction to the experience of sharing their home and their culture with an international student. Being a host family is rewarding and challenging and opens the door to educational experiences that benefit everyone involved. The International Student Program is well-established and has operated in the Comox Valley since 2005; its summer program has been available to students since 2008. The school enrols students in Grades 6 to 12 from countries around the world, providing them with an education that prepares and positions them for acceptance in the best universities. This calibre of education is highly valued by their parents at home, who often want their other children to share

in this positive experience. International students who successfully complete one year are often keen to return to continue their education. The people who fill the important role of family support are appreciated, and often life-long relationships are formed. Host families play an important role in the success of the school’s programs, and provide a safe and supportive home life that eases the transition to new cultural experiences. Students come to the Comox Valley from many countries, including China, Japan, Korea, Spain and Germany. For most students, it is the first time they’ve been away from their natural parents for an extended length of time and the first time they have been immersed in an English-speaking community. For others it may be the first time they experience some of the recreational activities available here such as skiing, hiking, or being near the ocean. Cultural differences are expected, and the transition for students and families is well supported by the

The respect and appreciation of ❝ these students is a great family influ-

ence, and their stay with us has gotten us out doing things that we’ve been meaning to do. Marlene Labreque

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school’s caring support team. “This is our first year as a host family with the International Student Program,” says Marlene Labreque, “and we would highly recommend the experience. Our sons have really enjoyed having older teens in the house and it has given us a sneak preview of what it’ll be like to have our own teens. “The respect and appreciation of these

students is a great family influence, and their stay with us has gotten us out doing things that we’ve been meaning to do. They’ve introduced new flavours and conversation to the dinner table, and renewed our sense of adventure.” The school’s host family co-ordinator, Younhee Edmonds, is familiar with these adjustments. Originally from Korea and once an international

student herself, she understands some of the challenges that students and families have. She oversees the application process for student placement, interviews students and families, and works to find the most compatible arrangements. She also provides orientation sessions to talk about dietary differences, day to day routines, family expectations and guidelines for discipline. Visit www.studyinbritishcolumbia.com for more information, or call 250-792-0101 or 250-218-9605. — Comox Valley International Student Program

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to tell everyone.” In thanks to the Cormans, Budget Blinds offered a $100 gift certificate to a local restaurant that they take advantage of on their upcoming anniversary. “It’s exciting to touch base with the Corman’s again after five years,” Tunheim said. “They gave us a chance to do business on Vancouver Island, it was our first opportunity. I’m so grateful they hired me.”

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Celebrating its fifth anniversary of improving homes and decorating spaces, Budget Blinds has a big thank you for its very first clients. David and Lorraine Corman built a new house in Cumberland five years ago and hired Stu Tunheim and Budget Blinds to cover the windows. It was Stu’s very first job as a Budget Blinds franchisee and it helped to launch a thus far successful business career. Budget Blinds now employs six people fulltime along with owner Stu in the Comox Valley, Campbell River, Nanaimo and the Oceanside areas.

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Details In general terms, the purpose of 1. Comox Zoning Bylaw Amendment 67, 2013 is to: - Change the zoning of 1651 McDonald Road from R3.3 to R3.2 and CD 17 as shown on the map - Exempt R3.2 parcels located on a slope from second storey size and setback requirements 2. Comox Phased Development Agreement No. 8: 1651 McDonald Road, Authorization Bylaw, 2013 is to establish a Phased Development Agreement between the developer and the Town of Comox for the provision of amenities (outlined above) for the development at 1651 McDonald Road. It will limit the Town’s ability to change uses, density and parcel restrictions for a term of 10 years and may be assigned to another developer.

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Copies of the proposed by-laws, as well as existing relevant reports and documents, will be available for inspection at Town Hall, 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday (except Statutory Holidays) commencing on June 14, 2013. The proposed by-laws will be available for inspection until 4:00pm on the public hearing date.

Send by mail, fax or e-mail, as long as the submission: 1. Is received before 4:00pm on the public hearing date; 2. Is addressed to Mayor and Council; 3. Identifies the bylaw or bylaws under consideration in the subject line, and; 4. Includes the name and address of the person making the submission. Each such person is solely responsible to ensure that their submission is received on time. The Town will not issue any acknowledgement of receipt of such submissions.

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woman parked at the liquor store at Driftwood Mall on the weekend of the 8th and 9th. I came out of Quality Foods and your car was left running with all the windows down halfway (further advertising that it was unlocked). This in itself is just plain irresponsible. Where it became criminal is that there was a baby of what appears to be under six months old strapped into a car seat in the back of this ‘kidnap waiting to happen.’ Never mind the fact that the seat was facing forward when for a child that

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young it should be faced backwards. I have no idea how long you were in the store since this was the situation when I came out to the parking lot, but I waited four minutes for you to come out with your ever-so-precious bottle of booze. A bottle that apparently means a lot more to you than your child or car. If there is a next time, I will call the police.

THIS IS IN response to Lorne Hep-

worth’s letter in the June 4 edition of the Comox Valley Record, claiming that the May 25 March Against Monsanto was unnecessary. What concerns me and many others is the smokescreen of propaganda and non-forthcoming nature of many biotech companies and supporters. These products mystically make their way onto shelves and into livestock feed unbeknownst to many consumers, as they do not currently require labelling by the FDA or Health Canada. Much of the public might be interested to know in detail, the steps and measures the CFIA is taking to ensure the factual safety of these products and practices. The underlying fact of the genetically engineered debate is that this technology is still in its very infant stages and there is no definitive way to know the long-term impacts of introducing laboratory created organisms into our diet and the natural environment.

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more wild creatures behaving strangely. Has anyone checked them for mad cow disease? It is long enough since the outbreak in Britain, when they had been apparently selling bone meal and/or other beef products like tins of cat or dog food, Can it possibly be that these animals were either eating the cat food, or eating the affected cats or dogs? It is never revealed whether any of the killed animals who became aggressive had been tested on their brain etc? It is eight years or more to show the disease. Is someone forgetting to tell us? The current meat is not at risk, but are the animals a risk to us all if infected with the Prion? Just asking.

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man army was trying to shoot down the planes. Angst was projected on the faces of my parents. That night must have been the worst, because my mother was anxious to leave our home and flee to her brother’s home, which was a 20-minute walk from us. Eventually, my dad agreed with my mother to leave our home, even though since seven o’clock in the evening we were not allowed to go outside. We arrived safely, walking through very dark streets while the onslaught was going on in the air. Looking back while watching the horrific explosions at the Boston Marathon; the memory, the fear of it all came back, because it can happen tomorrow in whatsoever place we might be. When fear is the dominate factor we are usually not at our best to make a rational assessment of any situation. I don’t think it was a wise decision to run out of fear, leaving the protection of our home. However, fear often weakens our ability to think. •••

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The village others forgot A new federal electoral boundary proposal from MP John Duncan is a classic good news-bad news scenario for the Comox Valley. The good news is that Courtenay would not be split in half. The bad news is that Cumberland would be. Part of the village would remain in Vancouver Island North to be represented by a member of Parliament who is presumably familiar with the municipality and its interaction with the rest of the Comox Valley. The rest of Cumberland — the inhabited portion — would be hived off to become part of a riding that also includes Port Alberni, Parksville and Qualicum Beach, along with a section of Nanaimo. The good news again is that this concept would avoid shifting Courtenay on one side of the Puntledge-Courtenay River and all of Cumberland to Nanaimo-Alberni. That was originally proposed by the B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission in one of its regular riding distributions to try to equalize the populations of all Canadian ridings. At least that scenario would give the Comox Valley section of the disparate riding enough critical mass that an MP (most likely based in Parksville, Qualicum Beach or Nanaimo) would have to pay some attention to the people who lived in it. How much serious attention do you think downtown Cumberland would get from its new MP? Current Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney lives near Parksville. The lamentable thing about Duncan’s proposal is that, while Courtenay was in the loop, the Village of Cumberland was never contacted directly to be informed or – God forbid – consulted. Cumberland councillors are rightly concerned about the ramifications of Duncan’s concept, especially since the village is the most affected Comox Valley community in this latest scenario. Mayor Larry Jangula of Courtenay describes it as a good compromise, and democracy, presumably referring to Courtenay having a larger population than Cumberland. He might as well have said, “Let them eat cake.” editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Record Question of the Week This week: Six per cent of respondents said they believe that splitting Cumberland into two federal ridings is a good idea. Next week: Is putting a farmers’ market into downtown Courtenay a good idea? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. Opposed to others who want anyone else to do the work, wooden pedestrian bridge proponents gave the City of Courtenay $17,000 toward the project.

As driving columnist Tim Schewe notes, a 110 km/h speed limit might be too high at night considering how visibility is reduced when the sun goes down.

Can GMO sellers be trusted? Dear editor, In a recent letter, Lorne Hepworth, president of CropLife Canada, a company that promotes pesticides and genetically modified seeds, tells us that GMOs are perfectly safe and there is no need to go out into the streets to protest against them. No, no need at all, if you are willing to believe every word that comes from corporations that are well-known for putting profit before any other consideration. Remember how the tobacco companies insisted for years that cigarettes couldn’t possibly harm you, that they were actually good for you? He says with GMOs farmers no longer need to do so much tilling to control weeds. He fails to mention that that’s because with GMO seeds they use herbicides instead. No mention of the fact that the weeds are developing resistance to the herbicides so that stronger and more dangerous products have to be used. No mention that these herbicides are now becoming implicated in numerous human health problems. No mention of the fact that the bees, our most important pollinator, and other beneficial insects are disappearing. Or of the fact that GMO pollen can easily be spread by wind or insects to fields where it is not wanted, destroying the livelihoods of farmers whose crops were certified as organic, or who wanted to be able to save their own seeds for the following year. And he says our groceries are 60 per cent cheaper because they contain GMOs. Funny, I seem to remember that groceries were a lot cheaper before we had GMOs. But since our government is so friendly with big food corporations, it refuses to allow labelling to let us know which products contain GMOs. For thousands of years people planted seeds to grow the plants

that provided their daily sustenance. They saved seeds from their best-performing plants, and gradually over time they developed crops ideally suited for the places in which they lived. And since seeds are living organisms, if the climate changed over time, the seeds changed along with it. Many different varieties were planted so that some crop would always survive

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Ellen Rainwalker even in a bad season. Farmers and gardeners who developed good seeds often sold them or traded seeds with their friends and neighbours. With genetically modified seeds, none of this is possible. Farmers who use GMO seeds have to buy fresh seeds every year from the company that produces them. They have to sign a contract that says they won’t save them and replant them the following year, so they are totally dependent on the seed company if they want to continue farming.

They aren’t allowed to select and save the best seeds for their specific climate and growing conditions. Even if a farmer wanted to grow non-GMO crops, most of the seeds they would need are no longer available because the seed companies that carried them were bought out by biotech companies and the seeds discontinued. And if GMO plants are found growing in the fields of someone who did not purchase seed from that company, the person can be sued, even if they didn’t plant them there. The biotech companies have made no secret of their intention to control the world’s food supply. Genetically modified seeds were developed from seeds that had been saved and selected by gardeners and farmers for thousands of years, but because the corporation took these seeds and inserted foreign genetic material into them, suddenly they can own the whole kit and kaboodle. I don’t mind corporations being able to patent toasters or car parts or computer chips, but I personally find the whole concept of a corporation being able to own life-forms which are the basis of our survival extremely objectionable. It goes against everything I believe in about nature and our relationship to it. Our food supply should not be controlled by multinational biotech corporations whose only interest is their bottom line. That’s why we need to go out into the streets to protest. Ellen Rainwalker, Cumberland

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What ails the NDP in British Columbia? Plenty POLITICS

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NDP provincial council is a case in point. A glimpse into its inner workings was provided by a summary of an NDP policy development workshop called “Imagine Our Future”

knifing their leader for reasons they still can’t or won’t articulate in public — a glaring problem in itself — the backroom policy brainstorm revealed a deeper malaise. Among the “dream tree” notions put forward in the workshop was “free” post-secondary tuition and public transit, along with raising wages and lowering fees for day care.

While 13 caucus members were ❝ knifing their leader for reasons they

still can’t or won’t articulate in public — a glaring problem in itself — the backroom policy brainstorm revealed a deeper malaise. Tom Fletcher

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that was leaked by the B.C. Liberals in the final days of the campaign. The workshop took place in November 2010, coincidentally at the same provincial council meeting where the revolt against former leader Carole James tumbled into the open. While 13 caucus members were

This isn’t a dream tree, it’s a money tree. Remember, this is the NDP’s ruling body, not a high school “social justice” class or an Occupy Vancouver squat. Showing a glimmer of adult supervision, the workshop table on “equitable tax policy” even identified the problem. Its

first recommendation: “Increase our economic and financial literacy to gain credibility.” The “public ownership” table really got radical. Scrap publicprivate partnerships, the basis of most government construction today. “Nationalize” independent power projects, in the Venezuelan style of state seizure of private assets. And perhaps most incredibly, tear up the trade agreement between Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. that harmonizes transport truck regulations and so forth. In the real world, the four western premiers met this week in Winnipeg. And the three-province project now called “New West Partnership” will continue to dismantle archaic inter-provincial barriers. Why would the NDP be secretly against that? Because it’s also a “labour mobility” agreement. This harkens back to a supposed golden age in Canada, when

two corporate titans shared the beer business, producing identical bland lager from identical factories in identical stubby bottles. Inter-provincial trade in these stubbies was strictly forbidden, requiring each province to have a big unionized brewery to make uniformly bad beer for the prole-

tariat. Which brings us to the proverbial root cause of the B.C. NDP’s woes. Its largest financial donor is the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union, which donated $1.4 million to the party in the past eight years, nosing out the Canadian Union of Public Employees and

nificant hikes in their electrical bills. Same lifestyle, same consumption, higher bills. Now it appears that big bully Hydro is going to punish us for keeping our old meters by “estimating” our costs.

Cycling awesome Dear editor, My husband and myself enjoyed the Provincial Youth Road Cycling Championships held recently in Courtenay. Congratulations to event organizers, volunteers, parents, cyclists, and the community of Courtenay for a terrific weekend of racing. We hope to see more high-calibre sports held in Courtenay, and particularly the BC Provincial Youth Road Cycling Championships. Carol Garvie, Courtenay

End of May, we received a bill that seemed high considering that we had been away for five of the roughly eight weeks of the billing period. The bill was close to that of the same billing period, last year while we were in residence for the entire time. While we were away, we had unplugged every and all appliances drawing Hydro power except two fridges and freezers. We called Hydro and suggested we couldn’t possibly owe that much, having been away a good portion of the billing period. A person at the

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the Hospital Employees’ Union. Former HEU and BCGEU presidents now sit in the NDP caucus, critics for health and “green” jobs respectively. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com.

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Horror film fan gets song in one It all started with e-mail a few months back from filmmaker Michael Viers Erin Haluschak Record Staff

Comox musician Cameron Masterson’s name flashed on the silver screen aside some of the top filmmakers in the world — in a place synonymous with film — Cannes. Masterson, known musically as Teak Wood Gallows, recently had an opportunity to create a song for the short film From the Darkness Theatre, a film that was recently screened at the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival in France. “I never thought in my wildest dreams did I think I would write a song for a movie,” said Masterson, whose interest in film filters through in his music videos and songs. “There’s been a lot of positive feedback.” The singer-songwriter said he I said yes, received an e-mail a few months back and he sent me from filmmaker Michael Viers, a Unithe script. I’m a versity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee stuhuge horror-movie dent. “The e-mail said he was in film fan, and I wrote school and I had a good feeling about (the project),” explained Masterson. “I back and he let said yes, and he sent me the script. I’m me write a song a huge horror-movie fan, and I wrote loosely based on back and he let me write a song loosely based on the script and characters.” the script and The film follows the private life of characters. a local television horror host named Cameron Masterson Uncle Seymour Cadavers, a life filled with dingy theatres, old movies and sinful actions. The film’s producer Gregory Bishop urged Viers to submit the horror short to the Short Film Corner, a rendezvous for filmmakers, with more than 88 countries represented at the prestigious festival within the festival. Masterson hopes the international exposure will aid in getting his music into the right ears, although he noted he is working on creating his sixth album, Walla Walla (words directors used to tell extras to say in crowd scenes to create authentic-looking dialogue). He said in addition to movies, he draws a lot of his inspiration from decades past. “I love the look from anything ‘80s or pre-’90s,” he explained, and added his new video, Never Wear Red, has just been released on his YouTube channel. Masterson hopes to have the album released within the next few months. For more information, search Teak Wood Gallows on Facebook or YouTube, and for more information on From the Darkness Theatre, search for the Facebook page or photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com on IMDB.com.

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These perennials can work even in tough shade As I said previously, it has taken me a few years of trial and error to find which plants will perform decently in shade...even deep shade. Last column I touched on the tough shrubs. Some of them. A few more are noted on my blog: www. duchessofdirt.ca. Now for some tough perennials I have had success with. Hostas are a given. They thrive in shade... although a few benefit from some sun to brighten their yellows, deepen their blues, bring out their chartreuses. Notable ones in my garden are: ‘Blue Umbrella’, ‘June’, ‘First Frost’, ‘Night Before Christmas’, ‘Golden Tiara’, ‘Strip Tease’, Hosta montana ‘Aureomarginata’, ‘Halcyon’ and ‘Paradise Joyce.’ I have just redone one substantial area of the garden. Removed the sun-loving plants the chestnut tree was now shading since I had put them in seven years ago. Should have known better in the first place but who can resist the heart-throbbing red of Monarda ‘Fireball’ (bee balm) or the delightful leaf variegation and cheery yellow flowers of Heliopsis ‘Helhan’ (oxeye daisy)? But there are consolations...a silver lining in every cloud...a glass half full when you thought it was half empty. I got to go plant shopping! Well, what could John say? It was my birthday and what better present can my husband buy his wife than to let her loose in a nursery to pick out her own gifts?! Naturally, some more hostas for the deep shade. ‘Blue Angel, ‘Francee’ and ‘Francis Williams’ are doing really well. ‘Gold

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Taj uses reggae to communicate his message Sound includes calypso, jazz, country, blues and rock

The three albums released over the past eight years by Taj Weekes on his Jatta Records label have established the St. Lucia-born Rastafarian reggae artist as a compelling singer/ songwriter/guitarist. Weekes, who performs June 28 at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland, eschews passing trends and disposable beats, favouring provocative messages set to the multi-textured rhythms intricately crafted by his panCaribbean band Adowa. Hope & Doubt, released in 2005, introduced their distinctive musical brand, an amalgam of calypso, country and western, jazz, blues, and rock strains, anchored in skanking reggae guitars and drum and bass-driven one-drop rhythms. Their sophomore album Deidem, released in 2008, was honoured as the Best Reggae Album at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards. Their 2010 release, A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen, which pays homage to Hurricane Katrina survivors, ranked among many critics’ best-of lists for that year. While radio airwaves are notoriously unwelcoming towards singer/songwriters with consciousnessraising messages, Taj Weekes and Adowa’s rapidly expanding fan base, extending from Eastern Europe across North America and throughout the Caribbean stems from the critical praise their three albums have received and, especially, audiences’ roaring approval of their enthralling live concerts. “I’ve always focused on reaching people, not just playing music; if you have a good product and don’t sell yourself short because you are not getting suffi-

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“We weren’t born in Jamaica, reggae’s birthplace, which is one of the greatest adversities we face,” Taj remarked. Adowa, named after the first Italian-Ethiopian War that secured Ethiopian sovereignty on March 1, 1896, represents a broad swath of the Caribbean archipelago with Radss Desiree, (Dominica) on bass; Adoni Xavier (Trinidad) guitar, vocals; John Hewitt (Barbados) keyboards, vocals and Cornel Marshall (Jamaica) drums, vocals. “People don’t listen to jazz or rock from

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Capoeira group performs

Grupo Axe Capoeira returned home with big smiles on their faces after participating in the international festival of capoeira in Victoria recently. Many dedicated students of the local capoeira group earned new belts, bringing back new colour, great experiences and inspired passion for the art form to the Valley. Now with almost four years of dedication the group has grown to over 60 members participating in a unique and cultural learning experience. Each member has grown in strength, knowledge and experience. Over 30 participants from the local group attended Victoria’s event this year, where they participated in workshops with masters and professors from Brazil, China, Canada and the USA. Axe Capoeira will showcase their talent at the Sid Williams Theatre on Canada Day and continues to offer classes for adults and children five days per week in Comox and Courtenay. Day camps start July 3 and this summer they will host the first annual capoeira camp for kids on Hornby Island. Beginner adult classes are ongoing for any new students looking for a different form of exercising the body, spirit and mind and developing amazing strength, flexibility and body awareness. — Axe Capoeira North Island

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ART ALCHEMY hosts Square Foot Show until June 22. Loretta Busch exhibit called Printmaking is the Medium from July 4 to 20. Opening reception July 5, 7 to 9 p.m. Art Alchemy is at 362C 10th St. in Courtenay. FMI: http:// artalchemy.ca. AVALANCHE BAR & GRILL presents Georgia Jazz Straight Jazz society concerts on most Thursday nights. Comedy night on the third Thursday of the month. House Ten85 DJs live music starting every Saturday at 9 p.m. FMI: 250-331-0334 or www.georgiastraightjazz. com. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY open Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: 250-338-6211 or www.comoxvalleyartgallery. com. COMOX VALLEY YOUTH MUSIC CENTRE presents summer musical concerts and theatrical productions by students and faculty. FMI: www.cymc.ca. DENMAN ISLAND SUMMER GALLERY exhibiting Mandalas by Jane Fawkes until June 25. Open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays noon to 3:45. GRIFFIN PUB north of CFB Comox hosts Jazztet every Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. JOE’S GARAGE features Comox Valley Uke Jam every second Tuesday. Ukulele instruction at 7 p.m., jam at 8 p.m. MARTINE’S BISTRO features painting by Marilyn Peeters through July. MEX PUB has a Rock ‘n Country Jam ‘n Dance hosted by Outlaw Fever on Tuesdays (except the first Tuesday of the month), starting at 9 p.m. MUIR GALLERY will showcase an exhibit focusing on African grandmothers until June 22. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: www. comoxvalleyarts.com. PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. at 1729 Comox Ave. FMI: www. pearlellisgallery.com or Facebook. POTTERS PLACE features work by tom Dennis and Katy Fogg in June at Fifth and Cliffe in downtown Courtenay. Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: 250-334-4613 or www.thepottersplace.ca. WAVERLEY HOTEL jam night with Brodie Dawson and friends every Thursday. Visit www.waverleyhotel.ca. WHISTLE STOP PUB house band Big Fun on stage each weekend.

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HELENA JUNG, SEAN MOONEY and five Comox Valley dancers perform at 7:30 p.m. at Sid Williams Theatre. FMI: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com or 250338-2430. JEFF HYSLOP starring in Love to Perform Holly Theatre Dance performance at Old Church Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door. MISS ROSIE BITTS at Waverley Hotel. Tickets at Bop City Records and Waverley. FMI: www.cumberlandvillageworks.com. DJ Nate (Mantrakid) Schmold at Prime Chop-

QUINTESSENCE BRASS and CANTIAMO CHAMBER ENSEMBLE at Little Red Church in Comox, 7 p.m. Tickets at door. DENMAN CRAFT SHOP celebrating 20th anniversary, 2 to 4 p.m. FMI: www.denmancraftshop.ca.

Friday, June 28 TAJ WEEKES and ADOWA at Waverley Hotel. Tickets at Bop City, Waverley or by phoning 250-336-8322. COMOX DISTRICT BAND at Simms Millennium Park as part of Canada Day celebrations, 7 p.m. BRODIE DAWSON at Prime Chophouse, 8 to 11 p.m.

Saturday, June 29 BATTLE OF THE BANDS at Simms Millennium Park as part of Canada Day celebrations, 5 p.m. MISS CHRISTINA KLASSEN at Prime Chophouse, 8 to 11 p.m.

Sunday, June 30 THIS IS MY VOICE play at Little Red Church Theatre in Comox. Music at 6 p.m., play at 7. Tickets at Laughing Oyster in Courtenay and Red Carpet Consignment in Comox. RALPH BARRAT and JENN FORSLAND in Stardust Show at Simms Millennium Park as part of Canada Day celebrations.

Monday, July 1 CANADA DAY FINALE at Sid Williams Theatre, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 3 JAMES LAMBERT at Prime Chophouse, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Friday, July 5 LUKE BLUE GUTHRIE BAND at Prime Chophouse, 8 to 11 p.m.

Wednesday, July 10 PAUL RODGERS at Prime Chophouse, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Friday, July 14 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com.

Saturday, July 15 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com.

Sunday, July 16 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com.

Wednesday, July 17 JENN FORSLAND at Prime Chophouse, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

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Friday, July 26 JOEY CLARKSON and BREANNE at Prime Chophouse, 8 to 11 p.m.

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Extraordinary music and drama story sells out Second show added to tell story of Judy McDermid

The story of a happy, healthy, creative young woman struck down by the devastating chronic autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis at the age of 22 would be a tragedy in the hands of most writers. However, the true life story of Judy McDermid is a love story full of resilience, humour, and poignancy told through drama and music in This is My Voice. The original play by McDermid and Eric Macdonald takes place during the 1970s and ‘80s and is told through the eyes of the young Judy, using actual journal entries. The duo’s plan to hold one performance at the Little Red Church in Comox on June 29 changed when tickets sold out more than two weeks beforehand so a second show June 30 has been added. This is My Voice tells the story of young “Judy Blue Eyes” (portrayed by Sierra Krug) and the two loves of her life — her boyfriend at the time of diagnosis, Byron (played by David Bacica) and, later, the man who would become her husband of over 30 years, Larry. Judy and Larry McDermid are part of the cast, with JamesAmzin Nahirnick playing the young Larry and Adele Bailey appearing as assorted characters. Local actor Val Macdonald, who took creative drama classes with Judy at UVic in the early 1970s before the devastating disease took hold, narrates as Judy’s Voice. The play is directed by Vivien Douglas, well-known in the local theatre community for her direction of shows such as The 39 Steps and Oliver! As part of life-saving interventions early in her medical journey, Judy was given a tracheotomy which is still open nearly 40 years later. This rendered her completely mute for over 10 years and, although she miraculously did regain some voice, much to the astonishment of her doctors, Judy has only a breathy, guttural voice to this day. The play evolved out of her ongo-

Although the June 29 show is sold out, tickets for the June 30 show are now available at the ticket outlets. Seating is on a first-

come basis at the Little Red Church Community Arts Centre at 2182 Comox Ave. (opposite St. Joseph’s Hospital in the former Catholic

church hall). Doors open and live music begins at 6 p.m. with the play starting at 7. — Val Macdonald

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ing need to express her feelings and thoughts creatively despite her disabilities. “The process of writing a play started as a feasible alternative to writing a book that many friends encouraged me to write after reading my journal,” explains Judy. “I was really inspired by Eric Macdonald’s honesty when he read the line where I described how hard it was to not be able to sing with my guitar. “From that point,

he began to faithfully drop in with his guitar, unannounced, just to play a few of the new songs he had been working on. Gradually, we selected writings from my journal and combined some of the original folk music that had inspired me, from Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell. “Eric wrote a few special songs which he has adapted into the play. It took us about three years,” says McDermid. L’Arche Comox Val-

ley has volunteered to set up and manage the concession at the Little Red Church for the event. Proceeds from the event will be donated to L’Arche and to the North Island Myasthenia Gravis Support Group, both groups in which Larry and Judy McDermid are active participants. Tickets are going quickly at $10 apiece at Laughing Oyster Bookshop in Courtenay and Red Carpet Consignment (formerly Videos n More) in Comox.

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MULTIPLE LISTING ACROSS 1 Nightclub show 8 “Sweet Rosie —” (Betty Grable film) 14 Floating with no control 20 Surplus amount 21 Greek Muse of astronomy 22 Pointy beard 23 Cough-quelling tablet 24 Cowboys’ toppers 26 Like old teams that ferried borax 28 Luau garland 29 Knife incision 30 — -mo replay 31 Big serving spoon 34 Big record label, once 37 Suffix with serpent 38 Long-term home loan option 45 Javelin’s path 48 Ending for señor 49 Small musical band 50 The “A” of ETA: Abbr. 51 Mem. of the family 52 1979 Nick Nolte film 59 L-P center 60 More silver-haired 61 Dispatched in the direction of 62 Hold up 64 Pianist’s challenge 66 Rajah’s mate 68 With a leg on each side of 70 “Apollo 13” org. 71 1994 Erica Jong memoir 76 Unlucky time for Caesar 77 Cold Lipton offering 79 — -am (touter of green eggs and ham) 80 Food fish 81 Gp. to call after a stall 82 Deft 86 King in “The Lion King” 89 State south of S. Dak. 90 Flying on foot 93 III, in modern Rome 94 Ex-Texas governor Richards 95 Fat-removal procedure, for short 96 Chou En-— (former Communist leader)

97 Old JFK lander 98 Philadelphia election-monitoring group 106 Santa —, California 107 This moment 108 French for “daughter” 109 Meditation syllables 112 Take care of 114 “... — mouse?” 117 Phileas Fogg’s around-the-world time 122 Right angle feature 127 Satirist P.J. 128 Penguin type 129 Lack 130 More boisterous 131 Father, e.g. 132 Seaport south of Kiev 133 No less than DOWN 1 Male foal 2 States bluntly 3 Gemstone mounting 4 “Am so!” retort 5 Vent vocally 6 Like omelets 7 Be rife (with) 8 Money spent 9 Gluttonous 10 Managed 11 Director Lee 12 Oven knob 13 Ivy League school 14 In past time 15 With 74-Down, longtime morning radio host 16 Match cheers 17 Napoli locale 18 Throwing a big party for 19 Student being quizzed 25 VIP’s ride 27 Final: Abbr. 32 “— smile be your umbrella” 33 British peers 35 Artsy- — 36 Basically 39 Door part 40 “Do — else!” 41 — avis 42 Provoke 43 Mournful cry 44 Pound sound 45 Iran neighbor 46 Avis offering 47 Inspector in “The Pink Panther”

53 Supermodel Banks 54 Use the ears 55 ’62 Bond film 56 RBIs, e.g. 57 Some fishing spears 58 Some Alpine singers 63 Safest option 65 Father 67 Conditions 69 Tumbler top 71 Was a tributary of 72 Bring home 73 Renown 74 See 15-Down 75 Cartoon skunk — La Fume 78 It gives red wine its color 80 “— isn’t so!” 83 Eye flirtatiously 84 Nastase of the court 85 — the iceberg 87 Car shaft 88 Marvel’s Lee 91 “Platoon” zone, briefly 92 Ex-U.N. head Annan 98 Brief sleep 99 City east of Syracuse 100 Way 101 Having no depth, briefly 102 Rains down ice pellets 103 Actress Cuthbert 104 Really chill, with “out” 105 “Hey, bro!” 110 Singer Callas 111 Comedian Wanda 113 Editing mark 115 Total revision 116 Ripened 118 Circle dance 119 Horse pace 120 Cry of pain 121 Spanish muralist José María — 123 Foil material 124 Up to now 125 “Norma —” 126 Trauma ctrs. Answer to Previous Puzzle

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de Goede off to Russia for rugby sevens World Cup Canada Sevens head coach Geraint John has named his 12-man playing roster for the Rugby World Cup in Moscow, which kicks-off on Friday, June 28. The squad includes stalwarts such as Nanyak Dala (captain), Sean Duke, Ciaran Hearn, Nathan Hirayama, Harry Jones, Phil Mack, John Moonlight and Taylor Paris. Justin Douglas, Thyssen De Goede of Courtenay, Lucas Hammond and Mike Fuailefau are the remaining four. A member of the storied James Bay Athletic Association club in Victoria

and former standout with the G.P. Vanier Towhees, de Goede lists a victory over Fiji at the U20 World Championships in 2008 as a highlight of his career. The 24-year-old had a spectacular debut at the Hong Kong Sevens, playing in every game and scoring four tries en route to Canada winning the Bowl Championship. De Goede has also represented Canada at the IRB Wellington Sevens and tournaments in London and Scotland. “All the selected players have been on the circuit this year and are rewarded by going to the World Cup.

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know the systems and have gained great success during the year (Plate Finals and Bowl Finals) and therefore deserve to be rewarded for their efforts and success,” said John. “Myself and Kieran (Crowley) have been working closely together … to ensure we take the strongest available and knowledgeable team to Russia,” said John. It seems a long time since Canada confirmed their core team status for another term back in May and while the 2012/13 IRB World Sevens Series is over, involvement in the ongo-

ing 15s schedule has meant many of the squad travelling to Russia require rest before training while others will join the group later than planned. “(The Sevens squad) meet on June 20 at Fortius Health and Sport in Burnaby. We’ll stay there on the Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday to train, allowing all coaches from B.C. including high schools, clubs and young players to come and watch,” added John, whose men find themselves in the same pool as New Zealand, USA and Georgia. Wales are the holders

of the World Cup Sevens crown after lifting the 2009 silverware in Dubai. And with all nations acknowledging the importance of a strong showing in terms of a performance pathway for the 2016 Olympics, the Moscow showpiece promises to offer a welcome taster of what is to come three years from now in Rio de Janeiro. The tourney runs June 28 to 30. Canada plays New Zealand on Day One, then the USA and Georgia on Day Two. The top teams advance to the Day Three finals. – Rugby Canada

Boats take a beating, Brimacombe takes the win Terry Guest Contributor

The Crash to Pass boat race was held Saturday night at Saratoga Speedway, and after 15 minutes of carnage, #66 Billy Brimacombe Jr. outlasted eight other contestants to win his third straight Crash to Pass boat race. The Island Mini Stocks made their first appearance of the 2013 racing season and there were three different winners in the heat races. #28 Sean Constantine won the first eight- lap heat, #7 Justin Woodske won the second six-lap heat, and #18 Matt Szauer won the third four-lap heat. In the 12-lap feature race, Constantine grabbed the lead on the first lap and never looked back, taking his second win of the night. #01 Kevin Lawrenuk had his best night in the Figure 8 class. #15 Cindy Kennedy won the dash, but Lawrenuk dominated from there, winning the heat race and leading all 10 laps of the main event. #66 Nick Leavitt also had a great night in the

THE POPULAR CRASH to Pass boat race delighted spectators at Saratoga Speedway on Saturday. Roadrunner class. Leavitt won the dash, heat and led every lap of the 12-lap main event, holding off hardcharging #8 Ryan Guest to take the win. Guest finished second and #17 Dan Kemp was third. Fourteen Crash to Pass cars hit the track on Saturday. #11 Dan Kemp, sporting a new paint job, won the B heat with the A heat going to #72 Travis Stevenson. In the 20-lap main event,

Stevenson dominated the first 12 laps, but a popcorn yellow on lap 13 tightened up the field. #8 Brad Kotscherofski took advantage, spinning out Stevenson and never looking back en route to winning his second straight main event. A season-high 28 Hornet cars turned out. In the B division, #81 Jeremy Stormo showed signs of dominance early, weaving his way through cars to win the eight-lap heat race.

Stormo found himself at the front of the 15-lap main event early, but an altercation on lap three ended his night early. #53 Rowland Westra took advantage and took over the lead, but on the final lap, points leader #12 Raymond Fortier snuck under Westra in turn one and take the win. Two heat races were given to the A cars. #09 Cameron Phillips won the first heat, with the second heat going to #14 Kyle Fal-

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The Kenpo karate team returned to Port Alberni on June 1 for the annual Coastal Martial Arts Open. Sensei Don Roe (5th degree black belt) and Julia Bennett (3rd degree black belt) as well as Corey Nickerson (2nd degree black belt) were officials at the event, and they brought with them a very excited team composed of experienced students as well as a few students making their debut on the competition circuit. The Kenpo team was as diverse in age as they were with talent in a variety of divisions that included traditional hand sets (kata), plus a multiple range of different weapons that included bo (staff), spear, Escrima sticks and even a cane. The professional competitors incorporated Corey Nickerson winning gold in the creative division demonstrating a cane set and taking gold in the adult black belt traditional kata. Branden Nickerson (brown belt) won silver in the under black belt weapons division using a spear and silver in the traditional hand kata. Courtenay Pickford (green belt) won gold in the adult under black belt creative division demonstrating Panther Set, plus won silver with her traditional kata. Gabriel Roe (brown

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HOUSE OF KENPO team members, from left to right: Back row - Sensei Don Roe, Julia Scott-Lenz, Vanessa Borowicz and Racheal Wright. Front row - Sarah Nuez, Breanna Wallis and Nicole Borowicz. “It was girls rule, guys drool at this tournament,” said Sensei Roe. belt) won gold in the adult under black belt weapons division demonstrating an Escrima stick kata as well as winning silver in the adult under black belt creative division demonstrating Tiger and Crane. All gold medalists earned a spot to compete for Grand Champion and Gabriel Roe is this year’s CMA Open 2013 Adult Under Black Belt Grand Champion.

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Golf Canada Development Squad member Mark Valliere of Courtenay qualified for the US Amateur Public Links Championship by finishing atop the leaderboard at a qualifying event on the weekend. Valliere topped the field with a 151, two shots better than runner-up Tyler Carlson and four up on Joe Harvie, both of Wahington State. The qualifier was held at Palouse

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Junior tennis players improve The first of three Ben Bellamy junior tennis play days was held last weekend in Comox. The junior members of the Comox Valley Tennis Club are coached by Brenda Dean and have been taking twice weekly lessons since mid April. Being the first tournament-style event for many players, it was interesting to watch their confidence grow and to see the players settle into their game. After a well-deserved burger for lunch, the players came back to the courts. The afternoon

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Misfits tourney a blast The Union Bay Misfits hosted their annual Jackson Memorial fundraiser slo-pitch tourney on the weekend. Grinders won the A Division with Swash Bellies taking second. Ball Busters won the B Division with Denman second. Team MVPs: Ball Busters - Sara & Scott, Grinders - Jon & Danielle, Denman - Heather & Glen, Solutions Riley & Hailey, Loose Change - Paddy & Dianne, Misfits - Tim & Eva, Whistle Stop Rick & Jeanna, Swash Bellies Gene & AnnMarie. The Jackson Memo-

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FRESH FROM WINNING a tournament in Nanaimo, the Comox Valley Wild Bantam B lacrosse team is now preparing for playoffs.

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The Comox Valley Wild Bantam B box lacrosse team entered the 33rd annual Nanaimo Bantam Tournament with high hopes on the weekend of June 7-9, and found themselves with gold medals when it was all over. The tournament started with a physical game against West Shore that saw both sides take a number of penalties and the game called short due to an unfortunate injury to one of the West Shore players. The Wild proved to be the stronger team with strong penalty killing and aggressive checking. The power-play unit took advantage of early opportunities and the Wild wound up on top 5-2. Marshall Pay led the way with two goals while Levi Hoffman, Luke Hutchings and Jordan Dewhirst added the others. The Wild then took on the Saanich Tigers and dominated the first two periods with tallies by Nathan Armstrong, Hoffman, Tanner Horvath, Braeden Hemingway, Pay and Kale Best with his first-ever goal in lacrosse. Going into game three against Oceanside, the Wild knew a win would put them in the gold medal game on Sunday. By pressuring Oceanside they created many turnovers and cruised to another victory and a berth in the final against Cowichan. Just 10 seconds into the game, Hutchings scored a goal off a set

play from the opening face-off. Team captain Pay led the way with five goals to show why he can be the most dominating player in the league. He fought off numerous double teams and led his team to a convincing 13-8 victory. The Wild showed excellent team play and moved the ball really well throughout the game. Highlights included the hidden ball goal by Pay from Hoffman and Keenan Toal’s backhander off a great feed by Levi Smith Lansdell. Brandon Playford and Andre Sutter both had excellent games in the final, and Carter Mulligan proved to be a physical presence. “We are starting to put a lot of things together with the hopes that we peak at the right time,” said head coach Warren Dickie. “I am impressed with the play of our goalie Diego Such…he gets better every week and will be a difference maker come playoff time. “We have a lot of unsung heroes on this team, like Owen Shears, Axel Noringseth and Zach Toovey who work hard game in and game out. Geoffrey Preiss also stood out for us with his presence on the power play.” The Wild begin playoffs this weekend as the number one seed with the goal of clinching a berth to the Provincial championships in July. – Comox Valley Wild Bantam B Lacrosse

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THE COASTAL SHREDDERS, from left to right: Back row - assistant coach Chris McCartney, head coach Greg Fox, assistant coach Brayden McCartney, assistant coach Dave McMurdo, team manager Shonna McCartney. Front row - Evan Fox, Cameron Stevenson, Coulsen McCartney, Jackson Dyke, Bryce Narhi, Caleb Parkhouse, Jalen Price, Michael Behan, Dakota Sinclair, Cody Savey, Noah Fladager, Garrett Hunter, Matthew Ubriaco, Logan Nijhoff, Gabe Schovanek, River Fahey and Matthias Smith.

Shredders grab the gold You know the biblical story where young David, against all common sense, willingly stood up to the all-mightier Goliath? Well, the Coastal Shredders spring hockey team was perceived by some of their competition as the David of hockey – the team from a small remote island off Canada’s Pacific coast who acquired players from a minute gene pool relative to most teams in the tournament. One would have been hard pressed to find a gambler willing to put their money on David to win vs. Goliath, or the Shredders to win vs. several teams derived from much larger gene-pools. The mid-island representatives travelled farther than any other team to Cow Town to participate in the 18th annual Stampede Challenge tournament that would offer up some of the best peewee hockey Canada has to offer. The tournament also marked the closing of what has been a very successful season, with the Shredders already winning gold medals in two previous Lower Mainland tournaments – the Mainland Cup and Challenge Cup. Eyes of those attending the Calgary tournament opened

wide very quickly once the Shredders took to the ice. Tremendous hard work and team play that had only improved as the season progressed enabled the Coastal Shredders to obliterate their first two opponents and come out of the four-game round robin schedule undefeated. Their first-place finish earned them a semifinal match against the Skillz High Octane from the host region of southern Alberta. A fired up Shredders team played one of its best games of the season, severely burning the Octane by a score of 13-1. Just two hours later the battle-tested Shredders played for the gold medal against the Edmonton-based Cougars Selects. In a game that featured just three minor penalties, the speed, skill, and exceptional team play by the Shredders were far more than the Selects could handle. The Shredders took a 4-0 lead into the first intermission and never looked back as they shredded the Selects 10-1 to earn the small town squad the Stampede Challenge championship. Coach Greg Fox could not have been more proud of his

players. “We blocked shots, took hits to get the puck, and made numerous great, and at times, unselfish plays. This season has been sensational. The coaching staff worked really well together, and our manager put in countless hours to keep our season running smoothly. “As for our players, the boys are amazing. Kids worked hard for one another and didn’t want to let their teammates down. It’s amazing how much you can accomplish in this game when no one person seeks credit.” As a reward for the dedication to hard work and commitment to the Shredders team throughout the season, the coaches, players, and parents all took part in an exciting tour of the Scotiabank Saddledome – home of the Calgary Flames. Touring the stands, ice area, locker rooms, and training facilities provided memories that will not be forgotten anytime soon. The Shredders thank their primary sponsor Schnitzer Steel. Also, Hunter Overhead Doors, Bodynetix and Happy’s Source for Sports for their support to help the Shredders team become the best they could be. – Coastal Shredders

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Betties do battle with Belles The Comox Valley Sports Centre was the scene of a bout on June 8, but the sport was roller derby, not boxing. The Belles of the Brawl (Victoria) brought their southern charm up-island and were treated to some northern hospitality by the Brick House Betties (Cumberland). However, the niceties only lasted as long as the formalities: team intros, equipment checks, and the national anthem. After that, the gloves were off and the brawl began. The teams were evenly matched throughout most of the game, as the score was often within 30 points. The Belles’ strong offence threw some powerful hits, but the Betties countered with tough defensive walls. Skaters on loan from the Rink Minx Rollergirls (Courtenay) contributed to solid lines for the Betties. The teams traded the lead many times, giving spectators a nail-biting show. At halftime, the Belles led 95-86. Another entertaining battle took place on the track during halftime when two bikers with the Comox Valley Motorcycle Ride for Dad raced to raise funds and awareness in their fight against prostate cancer.

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WOO KIM TAEKWONDO has seven new black belts following their June promotion test.

Woo Kim students earn belts 80 students received new belts, all of whom continue to work toward their black belt goal. Woo Kim, an 8th Dan Grandmaster, founded the club in the Comox Valley in 1972 after moving from Seoul, Korea and still enjoys coming back to the Valley for seminars and tests. Now, under the instruction of Sabumims Dobbs and Koke there are well over 100 students, with many regularly competing around the province. Students range in age from five

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RALPH SHAW umn are a father and son enjoying some quiet, secluded fishing on a very crowded pond. It is an appropriate Father’s Day celebration where the child is spending some special time with father. In the process they are both getting an infusion of emotional medicine that helps to close the nature deficit deficiency so common in our increasingly disconnected society. I spent most of my time putting together small containers of worms, (thanks to Dennis) and Power Bait plus untangling lines on what seemed like an endless chain of novice anglers with injured tackle. Throughout the whole process I never talked to one unhappy participant. One lasting effect from the weekend will be the memory of large numbers of novice anglers and happy children and others who had caught a nice trout to take home for supper. It is reassuring to know that the celebration taking place in the club pond was being reenacted throughout the province wherever people were gathering to celebrate this Family Fishing – Father’s Day Weekend. The overriding purpose of the Family Fishing Weekend is to interest families and others to taking up the family oriented hobby of recreational fishing in our thousands of freshwater lakes and rivers and rich marine waters that make up our beautiful and bountiful province. Indeed the promotion of free family fishing weekends is now a national custom.

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t is not often that we get to participate and volunteer in events that create much joy, pleasure, happiness and satisfaction as has been happening at the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association (CDFGPA) over the past two weeks with the Fishing Forever Program and culminating with the Family Fishing – Father’s Day celebration this weekend. I was unable to participate with the former but I had great pleasure in volunteering this past weekend. Once in a while somebody says just the right things in the right way in expressing gratitude to those who made the events a success, as was the case expressed by Evelyne Posetha in a card of appreciation she presented to Jan MacKenzie and Brian Allen – the joint chairpersons of the events. Evelyne spent much of her volunteer time at the fish cleaning table – on behalf of all of us, thank you, Evelyne. Evelyne’s card of appreciation: “Dear Jan and Brian, “It is an honour to have worked with you both and for such good causes. “Many thanks for your guidance, your generosity and all the support you give to the volunteers. You are both ‘Awesome,’ Keep up your ‘Great Work.’ PS I will wear the beautiful polo shirt with pride as soon as I am not cleaning fish. … Evelyne Posetha.” Inscription on the card read – “Kindness spreads like wildflowers … leaving happiness behind.” The celebration at the CDFGPA did not happen in isolation of many other connected events. First the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC made the fishing possible with the generous supply of catchable rainbow trout they stocked in the ponds. Thrifty Foods of Courtenay generously supplied free treats of hotdogs, pop and bottled water to all participants on both days. These annual treats are a huge gift to all concerned and a sincere thank you to the Thrifty stores for their generosity and corporate support. I took some time out from my volunteering to wander around the pond with my camera. Pictured with the col-

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Stephen Mark Whitmore December 7, 1966 - June 11, 2013 Forever in our hearts The family of Mark Whitmore are deeply saddened at his sudden and tragic passing at the age of 46. Mark is survived by his loving wife Dana, their three children Carter, Keiren and Kimberly; his mother Jill Allen; sister Lisa Whitmore; brother Paul Whitmore (Marie); father and mother -in-law Tom and Carol Morfitt; sisters-in-law Abby McLennan (Marc), Jenny Green (C.J.), and Katey Green; and brother-in-law Kevin Morfitt ( Jeanine). In addition, his ten nieces and nephews who adored him. Mark was a devoted family man who was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was born in the Comox Valley and lived most of his life here. He worked for the majority of his professional career as a driller/blaster in the logging industry on the coast, and was also a highly skilled carpenter. A celebration of Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will take place in the historic Native Sons Hall in Courtenay at 1:00 on Friday, June 28th. All are welcome to join us. In lieu of flowers an education trust fund has been established in the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s names at the Royal Bank branch, #1-3195 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2L9.

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passed peacefully away in the early morning of June 14, 2013 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born to Lyda Mae and Jack McLallen on August 2, 1932 in Vancouver, British Columbia, attended York House in Vancouver, Annie Wright Seminary in Tacoma, Washington, and graduated from The University of British Columbia in Vancouver with a degree in Liberal Arts. Marilynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beauty so graced the campus at UBC that she was named â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sweetheart of Sigma Chiâ&#x20AC;?. On August 7, 1956 she married Charles Watson Bayne, who as Junior Commodore of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club often sailed with his beautiful bride on the waters of English Bay. Marilyn gave birth to their three wonderful children when they lived in the Gleneagles community of West Vancouver. Throughout her long life, Marilyn remained actively engaged in the wellbeing of Vancouver, which she called â&#x20AC;&#x153;the most beautiful city in the worldâ&#x20AC;?, and was a member of many societies and clubs, which included The Marpole Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auxiliary, The University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, The Vancouver Club, and The Federation of Canadian Artists. She was a talented and wellknown artist whose paintings have brightened the lives of many people. She spent many wonderful days at her seaside cottage near Bates beach where she painted up a storm and indulged her grandchildren in cookies and ice cream and lots of love. Her kindness and generosity and forbearing goodness will be forever remembered and cherished by the many who loved her. Marilyn is survived by her three children, Nickey McLallen (Wylie), Jay Bayne, and Troy Bams (Doug); five grandchildren, Rhiana, Dylan, Lydasue, Madelyn, and Whitman; a sister, Sherry Hausner (Al), and sister-in-law, Joan Mann and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 22 (1:00pm) at the Canadian Memorial United Church, 16th and Burrard, Vancouver. Donations may be made in Marilynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to The Canadian Parkinsons Society.

Davis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ann Brewster The family of Ann Davis is sad to announce her passing on June 14, 2013 at Eagle View. She was 97 and had spent the last eight years in Eagle View. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to offer our sincerest thanks and gratitude to all the staff who made her life full and happy. Thank you. A Celebration of Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life will take place on Saturday, June 29th at 1:00PM from Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road. For those wishing, donations to Eagle View Lodge, 2137 Comox Ave., Comox, BC V9M 1P2 would be appreciated.

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Cheryl Lynn Maria Rodrigue DeJong July 4, 1959 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 12, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend Cheryl (nee MacDonald). She passed away peacefully at home in the care of her loving partner Bert Champ after a long hard 3 year battle with esophageal cancer. Cheryl is predeceased by mother Josephine Materi, father Peter Materi and second husband Jack DeJong. Survived by partner Bert Champ and step-daughter April, first husband Tim Rodrigue and father of her children, Jeff (Shelly) Rodrigue, Colette (Brian) Watson, Miranda Rodrigue, grandchildren Madison, Chase, Hailey, and Hannah, brothers Basil, Peter, Mel, Dave, sisters Marg, Yvonne, Millie, and many nieces, and nephews. Cheryl was born in Vancouver, B.C. and grew up in the lower mainland. In the early 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s she worked for the Ministry of Housing and Social Development. She ran a half-way house for drug addicts, run-away teens, and did meals on wheels for the elderly; always wanting to help everyone she met. In 1996 Cheryl and family moved to Courtenay, B.C. and Cheryl began a new chapter of her life and worked for Zellers at the Customer Service Desk. She will be remembered for her contagious smile, sense of humour, and open heart. She was loved by all that knew her. Mom will be missed by her â&#x20AC;&#x153;adopted children and grandchildren.â&#x20AC;? You know who you are. We would like to give a special thank you to Bert Champ for being a wonderful partner throughout this battle, we could not have asked for a better person to be with our mother. Caring and compassionate, from the beginning until the very last breath. We are grateful and honoured to have you in our lives. Thank you to Dr Hopwood for the care and treatment provided. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation which was near and dear to our motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart. A service will be held Thursday June 20th, 2013 at 1PM, at Comox Valley Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay. A Celebration of Life will be held at Cherylâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home afterwards.

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September 11, 1951 - Stuttgart, Germany June 16, 2013 - Calgary, AB Our dearest Joachim passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Southwood Hospice. Joachim lived a blessed life, but at times when faced with difficulty he chose joy and really put his heart into all aspects. It was the same spirit that he showed when he competed in the Special Olympics. He is survived by his mother Gerda; sisters Dagmar Holland, Karin Burrill (Derrick), Kristina Wlodarczak (Robert Burton); nephews James Burrill (Michelle), Curtis Burrill (Tina), Ryan Holland, Zakery Burton; nieces Natasha Mitchell (Scott), Katrina Bryant and extended family. A Celebration of Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www. mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Special Olympics Canada. www.specialolympics.ca/be-involved/donate/. In living memory of Joachim Wlodarczak, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Calgary, AB, T2S 2L5, Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.

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Born May 22, 1917 John went peacefully to his ranch in the sky, June 14, 2013 Born in Cardston, Alberta, Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family returned to the Forest of Dean, England, where he farmed from the time he was a small boy. During the war, he met Pamela Harden, a Land Army Girl. After the war John returned to the beautiful foothills of Alberta with his â&#x20AC;&#x153;cityâ&#x20AC;? bride. While ranching there he raised horses, cattle, sheep, dogs and three daughters. Moving from Alberta to Oyster River, John was employed at U.B.C. Research farm for over 20 years. In his retirement he continued to enjoy hobby farming and even at Cumberland Lodge for the past 6 months, his thoughts still, were busy farming and caring for his animals. John was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;first class stockmanâ&#x20AC;?, he had a wonderful way with all animals and he was well known in Border Collie circles and will be remembered by his award winning trials and sheep dog exhibitions in the Comox Valley and elsewhere. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years, Pamela, his girls Linda Hall (Bob) of Alberta, Susan Myers (Don) of Alberta and Laurie Bolton (John) of Courtenay, who was a great support for her Dad. Also eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren who will miss their grandfather. Rest in peace John, the chores are done. Much appreciation to nurses, caregivers and Dr. Tancon, for the care John received during his stay at Cumberland Lodge. A Celebration of Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life will take place on Saturday, July 6 at 2PM from Comox Valley Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road. Refreshments will follow in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Garden Room and Outdoor Patioâ&#x20AC;? of the funeral home.

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September 20, 1917 - May 29, 2013 Mom passed away at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox at the age of 95. Born in Prince Rupert, Mom spent her early years on several North Coast islands before training to become a hairdresser. She lived for a time in Stewart, B.C., before settling in Prince Rupert, marrying and raising her family. Moving to Oona River on Porcher Island, she and Dad fished aboard the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fairweatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Health issues dictated a change and they patrolled Banks Island for the Department of Fisheries aboard the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bonilla Isleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. After Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death in 1977, Mom lived in Prince Rupert until moving to the Comox Valley in 1987, where she resided until her passing. Predeceased by her parents Andrew and Anna, sisters Ingrid and Florence, brother Ingver (Swede) and husband Chris, she is survived by her son Gerry, granddaughter Ingrid, grandson Luke, daughter Christine, son-in-law Bill, beloved nieces and nephews and many friends. Laughter was always the way with Mom, either instigating it or encouraging it, but mostly living it, usually leaving those around her with an uplifted feeling. She had a great sense of fulfilling what she started and that included life itself, most of which she did in her own time and her own way. Mom was a great listener--she would spend hours listening to us and anyone else that asked of her time. We feel honored to have shared the years we had with her. She is with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the crewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; now. No service by request.

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Casual On-Call Clerical Staff The City of Courtenay invites written applications for casual clerical staff. This work involves front-line customer service duties such as reception, telephone switchboard, cashier, and a variety of financial and administrative clerical tasks. For complete details on required qualifications and application process, please go to our website at www. courtenay.ca and click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Employment Opportunitiesâ&#x20AC;?.

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WORK WANTED SEEKING CLIENTS for house cleaning in Courtenay. Honest reliable 20 yrs exp. 871-1664

PERSONAL SERVICES

Casual On-Call Custodial Staff The City of Courtenay invites written applications for casual custodial staff in the Recreation Division. This position is suitable for an individual that does not require full time work but is available to work any shift on a 24/7 schedule. For complete details on required qualifications and application process, please go to our website at www. courtenay.ca and click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Employment Opportunitiesâ&#x20AC;?.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVENUE COURTENAY 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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Comox Valley Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiďŹ cations and information on how to apply to posting #100562.

HELP WANTED

Cabo Drilling Corp. - Panama www.cabo.ca

Experienced QSTs, Faller Supervisors, Bull Buckers, Faller Trainers and a Safety Representative Cabo Drilling Corp is searching for experienced QSTs, Faller Supervisors, Bull Buckers, Faller Trainers and an OHS Professional for a large on-going project in Panama that includes supervising and training in pad cutting, platform building and clearing operations. Individual contractors are encouraged to apply. These positions offer a competitive day rate, emergency medical insurance, and paid travel and board expenses. Please forward resume in conÂżdence to jamesg#cabo.ca

Comox Valley Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiďŹ cations and information on how to apply to posting #100549.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

LEGAL SERVICES

ADAMS TREE SERVICE. Hedge trimming,tree pruning. Log splitting, stump grinding and removal. 250-203-5324

HELP WANTED

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Borrow Up To $25,000

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CUSTOMER SERVICE Comox Valley THE OPPORTUNITY: The successful candidate will be instrumental to the success of our Courtenay location by ensuring that we are providing a high level of service to our customers. Responsibilities will include working with customers on the phone and in person, writing contracts/invoices and working with our service personnel. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have strong communication skills, a passion for customer service and a mechanical aptitude. Previous experience from the construction, landscape or rental industries is an asset and you must be able to work independently as well as part of a cohesive team. Candidates must also have a valid driver’s license with a clean abstract.

PERSONAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ESCORTS

ELECTRICAL

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

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

CRIMINAL RECORD?

GARDENING

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

LANDSCAPING

UNDER $400

FURNITURE

Bluestone Land & Aquascape

Solid Oak reproduction antique table and 4 chairs with leaf. Open up to 72” $350.00 250 -336-2022

Garden Design & Rework Waterfalls & Ponds. Complete Lawn and Yard Maintenance. Certified Landscaper/ Designer. Call Shayne 250-338-1823 Email: bluestonelandscape @hotmail.com

Madill & Sons Tree Service Professional Service at Reasonable Rates • Tree Topping • Falling • Limbing • Spiral Pruning • Dangerous Tree Removal

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY

1-778-350-7554 Free Estimates, WCB, 25 yrs. Experience

250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $100

CLEANING SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

HEAVENLY HOME Services has openings for cleaning. Serving the Valley for 18 yrs, $25/hr, exc. ref’s, senior discounts. Donna (250)898-7277.

HOME REPAIR & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free estimate at 250-898-8887.

HELP WANTED

HOLIDAY BARBIES - 3 never opened $20ea. 2 Cowichan sweaters - med $100ea. White Bay blanket $50. New Mustang floater coat -lg $100. Call 250-334-3841

Please email: careers@weq.ca WesternOne is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all who respond; however, please note that only those applicants being considered will be contacted

Certiﬁed FootCare Nurse/LPN with a current license for Courtenay/Comox/Campbell River area. Casual/OnCall/Holiday Coverage

Must have First Aid & CPR, drivers license and vehicle.

Fax your resume to 250-334-8571 or email to shirley_robertson@wecare.ca

Comox Valley BladeRunners: Trades & Construction Information Sessions

June 27th, 2013: 10 am and 2 pm [must attend one of the sessions to sign up for an interview] 300 Old Island Hwy, Courtenay BC [beside the Linc Youth Centre]

BAMBOO GARDEN

is hiring Chinese cooks 3+ yrs of experience, full-time, $2850/month plus beneﬁts.

Please contact Dave at 250 797 0678 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

*This program runs July 15th, 2013 – August 23rd 2013 BladeRunners is a youth employment program that builds community partnerships and connects motivated, job ready youth with valuable employment opportunities in the trades and construction industry. BladeRunners is for: • Out of school youth ages 16-30 • Youth facing barriers to employment Participants will: • Participate in 4 weeks of paid skill enhancement • Be eligible for a work clothing allowance • Obtain First Aid Level 1, WHMIS, H2S Alive, Fork Lift • Operator, Traffic Control Person, Tool and Safety training as well as other employment related certificates • Receive individual support and guidance • Earn a wage while participating in training & work Employers will: • Receive 60 hours of work exposure by a participant [wage paid & WBC by BladeRunners] • Connect with job ready and motivated youth For more information please email ramesh@nysa.bc.ca or lakustac@nysa.bc.ca

The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative

NOW HIRING

Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings:

Production Supervisor Area Engineer GIS Analyst Certified Millwright Hooktender Heavy Duty Mechanic Detailed job postings can be viewed at

http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careers WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to:

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

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OFFICE MOVING sale. Nice office furniture, great condition: 1 reception desk & station. 1 complete desk work station. Both for $500. Call 250-287-0373.

ROLLING KITCHEN cart, $75. Microwave, $24. Call 250338-9500.

FUEL/FIREWOOD #250-703-FIRE(3473) Est. since 2004. Custom cut, split, delivered, clean wood. Well seasoned. All Fir available. “Beautiful Dry Firewood” Comox Valley’s largest firewood producer offers legally obtained firewood from private land. Thank- you for supporting your local small business. Ph. Bill 250-337-8299 cell 250-897-8101 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

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HONDA POWER WASHER 2000 PSI - $250. Cast Iron Dbl sink - $75. Rockwell Table Saw - $75. Wahl Dog Clippers - $25. Please call 250-3382650

WINE MAKING equipment. 5 carboy’s, 2 tubs, excellent condition, corker, wine filter electric. Odds & ends. $175 O.B.O. 250-897-3480

Garage Sales

NOW HIRING

TO APPLY:

FIR SHAVINGS- 30 $300. Delivered. (250)334-9559.

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TREE SERVICES

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2891 Gatehouse - Courtenay 9:00a.m. til 2:00p.m. Antiques, TV’s, household items, tools, like new clothing - womens, size L and up - men’s, size 2XL and up. Come take a look! BLACK CREEK- 2021 Manston Rd, Sat, June 22, 9-12noon. COMOX - 1518 Anderton Rd. May 28th. Multi family garage sale. Parking on one side rd. please. Household, guy things, toys. Just to many items to mention. Rain or shine. Lots of freebies. COMOX - #21 1640 Anderton Road Park Plateau Trailer Park. Moving Sale, 8-2 PM Sat., June 22nd. No Early Birds! COMOX - 2204 Robb Ave Sat 8:00-12:00. Chainsaw, tools, plants, fishing gear, household. COMOX950 Sandpines Drive, Sat, June 22, 7:30-? Tools, boat bumpers, fan, chains, rope, big o pipe... COMOX. CARPORT sale. Sat. June 22, 9am-noon. No early birds. Home accessories, water cooler, garden bench, 2ton jack stands, 2 telescopes, 2 bookcases, and much more! 377 Davis Street. COMOX- MULTI-FAMILY (8 participants) on Donovan Dr, Sat & Sun, June 22 & 23, 7am-4pm. COURTENAY- 1032 Galloway Cres, Sat, June 22, 8:30-2pm. Multi-family! Rain or Shine! Collectible, household, assortment of items, garden, antique wardrobe (very good cond, $225). COURTENAY - 1107 18th St. (corner Tull & 18th). Sat. 10-2:00. Jewellery, household, clothes & furniture COURTENAY - 1309 Hitchen Place (off Hobson) Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23. Giant Moving Sale! Downsizing. Everything must go. Furniture, camping gear, miscellaneous household goods priced to sell! COURTENAY EAST - 2025 Partridge Place, Sat. June 22 9-? Moving Sale!

COURTENAY - 1755 Willemar. Saturday 8am - 12 noon. Hampton Court: Craft items, household items, tools, cabinets, luggage, some furniture. Please park on road and walk. COURTENAY- 1755 Willmar Ave, Unit 27, Sat, June 22, 9am-? Vintage kitchen ware and linens including Pyrex, Corning, stainless mixing bowls, waterless cookware, glass ware, flat ware, canning jars. Books, vinyls, many tools including power, Mastercraft drill press, Porter cable circular saw 7.25”, MD 200 bench grinder. many more small tools. Vintage welder and vintage hand tools. A near new patio set w/umbrella. ProD walker near new, small furniture including lamps, tables, recliners, couch, double bed. COURTENAY - 2182B Anna Place Sat 8:30-? Twin size girl bed set. Dog house, household items, sporting goods, tools, toys. COURTENAY- 2380 Idiens Way, Sat, June 22, 9-1pm. Estate Sale! Household, furniture, paintings, chesterfield & love seat, near new and much much more... COURTENAY - 456 2nd St Downtown, Sat., 8-1 PM. Roofing nails, gum nails, pedestal sink, paint, inner tub, Mardi Gras accessories - odds & ends. Rain or Shine! COURTENAY - 469 Woods Ave, faces on to Martin Place cul-de-sac. Multi family garage sale. Sat. June 22 8-1. Something for everyone. COURTENAY - 76 Powerhouse Rd, Sat., June 22 8-1. Metal clad door soft sided pet carrier and crates, toddler sundreses and jackets, purses, leather jackets, little bit of everything. Proceeds go to Kitty Cat PALS. COURTENAY 971 Cumberland Rd. Community Thrift Store. Horse Tack Sale! Sat. 9:30-4:30. COURTENAY - 971 Cumberland Rd. Community Thrift Store. Large Garage Sale Sat. 9:30-4:30. Housewares, toys, barbies, GI Joe, Rescue Heroes, Fisher Price.

COURTENAY EAST: Hebrides Crest. Saturday, June 22nd from 9am till all is gone. NO EARLY BIRDS! Furniture, lots of tools/building equipment, books and general household goods. Courtenay Flea Market EVERY SUNDAY Puntledge Road past bottle depot No booking required. Space $15 Vendors set up 7am-2pm Call Greg 250-334-1540 COURTENAY. MOVING sale Sat. & Sun, June 22 & 23, 8am-2pm. Linens, tools, dishes, small appliances, Xmas, etc. 4670 Salal Place, off of Mission on Home Depot side. COURTENAY- UNIT #10, 50 Anderton, Sat, June 22, 9am1pm. Moving Sale! Furniture, odds & ends. CUMBERLAND - 3314 & 3302 Eighth Street Sat. June 22 8-12. Moving Sale! Kitchen items, camping, linens, Christmas, stuffed animals, books, suitcases, tools, wheelbarrow, garden tools etc. EAST COURTENAY- 1571 Thorpe Ave, Sat, June 22, 8-12noon. No early birds! EAST COURTENAY: 549 Chemainus Cres., Sat., June 22nd, 9am to noon. Moving sale. Furniture, household items, elliptical trainer, clothing, sports equipment and clothing, jewelry & toys. Rain or shine! GARAGE Sale, 2719 Virginia Dr. 9-2, NO EARLY BIRDS. Tools, kids stuff, table and chair set. NORTH COURTENAY- Merville area- Moving Sale, 3177 Hellicar Rd, Sat, June 22, 9am-1pm. Furniture, bench vise, ship to shore table, downrigger, misc tools, garden & household. UNION BAY - Garvin Rd, Sat., 9am - 2pm. Multi-Family. No Early Birds. Household, furniture, children’s items, books.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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.

SHOP RIDER SCOOTER Trailblazer 889SL New condition approx 6km. Value $5000. Asking $3000 obo includes canopy & windshield 250-9412901

REAL ESTATE

7 PIECE “Tama Drum Kit” w/symbols, good condition, $750. Call for more information. (250)338-5942. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

APARTMENT/CONDO

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.

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

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.

APARTMENT/CONDO

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.

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. 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.

CARRIAGE HOUSE 1155 England Ave. 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.

RENTALS

RENTALS TOWNHOUSES

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

CENTRAL COURTENAY2 bdrms, 2nd flr, private patio, 5 appls, mtn view, newer Strata. N/S, no dogs. $875. Avail July 15. Call (250)334-8468.

COURTENAYAVAILABLE Now! 3 bdrm duplex, 5 appls, hardwood floors, 1325 sq.ft. #110 - 1500 Cumberland Rd. $1100/mo. (250)338-4710.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor- 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

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.

COMOXRENOVATED 2 bdrm mobile. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $850. 250-339-1772.

HOMES FOR RENT

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.

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

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 MONTH FREE. Large 2 Bdrm. Free heat. Elevator. Great location! From $725/mo. 250-334-4646.

APARTMENT/CONDO

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 421-3666 Royal Vista 2+ Den bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P $1300/mth AVAIL AUG 1

WASHINGTON APARTMENTS

1027 RYAN ROAD COURTENAY, B.C Apartments For Rent $550-$575-$700/month

VACANCIES www.totalconcept.ca 250-871-4427 ext. 221 407A-5th Street

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

www.advancedpm.ca 250-338-2472

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.

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)

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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!!

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.

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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 COURTENAY 1BDRM home near 5th, NS/NP. $750. Available now. (250)941-4481. COURTENAY: 2-BDRM mobile home on Braidwood Road. Clean, NP/NS. Refs req. $800. Call (250)339-7566. CUMBERLAND: NEWER neighborhood, 5yr old house. 3 bed, 2 bath. Avail. July 15th. $1600/mo. Call 250-830-1533 eves or 250-287-9905 day. 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. Houses & Suites 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 Avail July 1st

1591 Osprey Pl 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $1200/mth Avail July 1st

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.

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

549 Chemainus 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $875/mth Avail July 15th

CHERRYWOOD MANOR

576 England Avenue Courtenay, B.C. 250-338-6900 APARTMENT/CONDOS COURTENAY 3 BDRM,rancher duplex on Urquhart. Large open concept with F/S, W/D and laminate floors. N/S, N/P. $950/mth 2 BDRM. East Ctny. quiet townhouse development with carport, walkable to NIC, bus stop and park across the street! Bright unit with 5 appliances with nice upgrades & larger master bedroom & 1 1/2 bathrooms! N/P, N/S, $950/mth. COURTENAY - 1 Bedroom Duplex parking, W/D, close to town and on transit. N/S. $700. 250-703-0202 ext.1103 COURTENAY- 5 bdrms, 5 appls, 2 living rms, fenced. NS/NP. $1200. 250-642-3454.

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Apartments•Condos•Suites

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.

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1066 4th St 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S 6 Appliances $1000/mth Avail June 1st 3347 Royston Rd 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $975/mth Avail IMM 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 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

TRUMPETER’S LANDING Modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 1 bdrm & den, 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. Rents from $900/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 BRAIDWOOD MANOR 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. immed. - $850/mth 2 VANRIDGE MANOR 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. July 1 - $800/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 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 STONECROFT VILLAGE 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 5 appls, gas F/P, two balconies, underground pkg, storage, adult oriented, N/S, No pets, walk to downtown! Avail. Aug. 1 - $1,150/mth SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE across from Ctny Airpark, 2 bdrms, 3 ? baths, 6 appls, family rm, 2 balconies, garage, N/S, indoor cat ok. Avail. Aug. 1 - $1,200/mth ASPEN COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug. 1 - $830/mth.

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

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AUTO FINANCING

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-338-7136 for tour.

1999 OLDSMOBILE Alero. 142,000 original mile. New brakes and in immaculate condition. $2500 obo 250-3362022

TRANSPORTATION 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

AUTO FINANCING

2000 MAZDA MPV. Excellent condition, well maintained, good reliable car. $3450 obo. 250-339-3825.

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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. 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.

1990 DODGE Pleasureway 18ft. van. $9000.00. Self contained, toilet, tub/shower, stove, micro & TV. Good condition. Call 250-752-9396

CLASS-C MOTORHOME. 30ft. Queen bdrm. Lg slideout, generator, lots of extras. Low milage. $29,500. 250923-2328

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CARS

HOMES FOR RENT

1997 CHRYSLER Intrepid.3.5. 150,000kms. PS-PB. Auto, Cruise control, Air cond. $1700. O.B.O. 250-923-7286

1998 PONTIAC Sunfire Convertible, P.S, P.B, P/top 2.4LT Eng. Auto trans 64500km / 40100miles, garage kept. $4500 O.B.O 250-339-0663

GREEN 1999 Dodge Durango.226,000kms, one owner,4WD. Asking $4000.00.250923-8038

HOMES FOR RENT

2008 VW City Jetta, 130,000 km, manual transmission, sunroof, A/C, cruise control, power windows, heated seats, usb/aux ports, good tires. Serviced every 6 months, $10,500 obo. Call (250)287-4645.

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

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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. 250-334-3078

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

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, 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

ANDERTON ARMS 426 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay Cozy 1 bedroom, in a great location! Overlooks Puntledge River and Lewis Park. Short walk to downtown. 2 rental references required. No pets allowed. Call 250-334-9717

450-19th Street, Courtenay

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

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.

RYAN COURT

1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay

1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay

In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security deposit required.

To View, Call 250-338-7533

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.

Call 250-338-7449

2000 TOYOTA Corolla, brown, auto, 4 cyl, A/C, 203350km. Excellent condition and gas mileage, no rust. $2800. Please call 250-897-2821

2003 HYUNDAI Accent. GS. PS, PB, HB. AM/FM cd player, new tires, Automatic. 156,000 km. $2,900 obo. 250-204-6411

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

PACIFIC COURT

Clean and modern 1 bedroom available now. Cat okay with pet deposit. Lease required. Rent $625/month.

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.

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay 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.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

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

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

102,000 KMS. FORD EXPLORER XLS. 2002. Excellent condition. $8500. Call 250287-2009.

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

1997 Chev Extended cab pick up . 2 WDR. 329,000km. runs good. $2000. 250-923-3302

2002 SIERRA 3500 Duramax 4x4 only 115,000 miles. Beautiful shape. $25,750. Go to http:bit.ly/duramx for full description, pictures & video. davidmatwie@gmail.com

2003 CHEVY Venture Van. 207,000KM. Runs well. $2900 O.B.O. A must see. Please call 250-334-7759. 2008 TROPICAL LX 4 slides, like new $139,000 250-3362327 or cell 250-218-9061 hbhorley@hotmail.ca 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!

2010-22FT Wildwood LE Travel Trailer, fully loaded, excellent cond, features walk around queen bed, 4pc bath, a/c. approx. $2000 of extras including sm kitch appl, tv, BBQ, outdoor firepit.too much to list Asking$16,995 Call 250-898-8554 to view

2003 WIND STAR VAN. Automatic remote starter, Bruno lift. Comes with or without scooter. 147,400 km. Fully inspected. $4000 obo. (250)338-1961.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated – enjoy new appliances, flooring and bathroom fittings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit. Call 250-334-9717

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1995 DODGE Caravan, 248,000kms, A/C, new tires (Sept 2012), no accidents, newer front brakes, runs well. $600 firm. 250-339-1315.

MOTORCYCLES

Call 250-338-7449

RUTHERFORD MANOR

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

TRUCKS & VANS

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS 1252-9th St., Courtenay

CONDOS

Available immediately 1 & 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom available July 15, in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.

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

TRUCK CAMPER - 2010 Palomino Bronco Pop-Top Camper - Fridge, Stove, Furnace, Queen-size Bed, Sink. Lightly used. 2005 Dodge Dakota - 72000 Km, V-8, Air, Auto, Heavy-duty Springs and Rear Tires, Excellent Condition $ 1 6 , 0 0 0 Firm 250-335-1146

1986 20FT. Winnebago motor home. “Minnie Winnie” 90,500 miles. Good condition, well maintained. $7,500. Call (250)335-2776.

21’ 2008 FunFinder Ultralite Trailer in Excellent shaperarely used /Dry weight 3450 lbs ideal for towing with smaller trucks. $14,000 OBO. (250)204-2351.

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

YAKIMA SKYBOX luggage carrier, new condition, 82”L $350. Big Chief electric fish smokehouse, near new, $85. Call (250)334-4043.

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MARINE

MARINE ACCESSORIES

BOATS

TRAILER FOR 16-19’ boat. Shorelander, galvanized, folding tongue, as new. $975. (250)286-3308, C.R.

BOATS 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)

12ft-380 QUICK SILVER inflatable (made by Mercury). Removable floor boards & wheels. Good condition. $1300obo. (250)758-4093

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

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

2008 BAYLINER discovery 246 trailer. Used twice 20hrs. $65,000. 250-336-2327 or cell 250-218-9061 hbhorley@hotmail.ca

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

Cook up some Canada Day fun As the secondlargest country in the world, Canada has much to celebrate. Each and every year, Canadians gather to commemorate Canada Day on July 1. Frequently called Canada’s birthday, Canada Day, previously known as Dominion Day, marks the joining of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick on July 1, 1867. It wasn’t until July 1, 1917 that the first official Canada Day celebration was held to mark this day of independence. Offices, banks, schools, and many businesses are closed on Canada Day. Some stores may remain open to cater to bargain-hunting Canada Day shoppers. Should an American visit Canada on Canada Day, he or she might mistake it for America’s own Independence

FESTIVALS, PARADES outdoor fairs and good food are all part of a Canada Day Celebration. Day. Celebrations of both holidays are similar, with parades, fireworks, concerts, and special outdoor events. Friends and families

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gather for barbecues and pool parties while the red-and-white flag of the country flies in the breeze. Though the celebrations are similar, Canadians can add their own measure of gusto to Canada Day parties and gatherings with foods that are inspired by Canada. Think about serving these culinary delights at the next Canada Day celebration. • Classic Quebec Poutine: The traditional poutine is served with a pile of crispy french fries topped with a handful of cheddar curds and a chicken- or veal-based gravy. The french fries can be made from Prince Edward Island pota-

toes, while cheese curds traditionally are made from the Frommage Beaucronne brand. This comfort food can be enjoyed by children and adults alike and served as an appetizer before more substantial fare is served. • Maple candies: Maple syrup is exported from the country, and a maple leaf adorns the national flag. Celebrants can pay homage to the maple tree by serving foods that feature maple syrup in some way. Mix several cups of maple syrup with 1/3 cup butter and a teaspoon of lemon extract. Bring to a boil until a candy thermometer reads 233 F, roughly

111 C. Allow to cool a few minutes and pour into candy molds. Let cool and harden, then enjoy. • Salmon specialities: For a different take on barbecue, try grilled salmon harvested from waters in British Columbia. Salmon is a heart-healthy food rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which also promote brain health. Maple-crusted salmon may be a way to meld two Canadian flavors together in one meal. There are a number of different ways to incorporate new food traditions into Canada Day celebrations. Experiment with the flavors you love and pay tribute to the rich tradition of Canada.

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Chimo gymnasts shine at Island championships

TALENTED CHIMO GYMNASTS from left to right: Front - Kira Magor, Lauren Carr, Kaylee Guignard, Maiah Tanner, Hannah Vallevand. Middle - Josee Jalbert, Sawyer Sturam, Isabella Pelletier. Top - Sophia Mossie.

Chimo Gymnastics Club athletes swept the podium in the Level 3 Novice/Open category and brought home lots of hardware from the Island Gymnastics Championships in Port Alberni recently. Chimo athletes were on the podium several times for both individual apparatus (floor, beam, vault or bars) and overall points scored. Gymnasts are categorized according to age as well as their level of skill in the four apparatus. Here are the results in order of age and level: Pre Argo – Sydney Howe earned a silver medal for overall points with a gold on the floor, silver on vault and beam and bronze on the uneven bars. Level 1 Argo – Taylor Howe tied for 8th overall while Ariadne Greakas was 10th overall.

Level 2 Tyro – Maiah Tanner tied for 5th overall with a gold medal on beam and a 4th in vault. Level 2 Novice – Josee Jalbert took home the overall gold, gold on beam and bronze on the uneven bars while Kira Magor placed top 10 overall and a strong 7th on floor. Level 2 Open – Isabella Pelletier won gold overall and on vault, beam and bars with a silver on floor. Hannah Vallevand was right behind her with a bronze overall, silver on vault and bronze on beam, floor and bars. Level 3 Novice/Open – Sawyer Sturam earned gold overall and on vault, silver on floor and bars and bronze on beam. Lauren Carr was silver overall, gold on floor and vault, silver on beam and 6th on bars. Kaylee Guig-

nard completed the podium sweep with a bronze overall and in floor and vault, gold on bars and 4th on the beam. Trying out Level 3 for her first time, Isabella Pelletier shot to the top with a solid 4th place overall, gold on beam, 5th on vault and floor and 6th on bars. Coaches Toni Vance and Ford White were very pleased with all of the gymnasts results, stating that they had all worked very hard to achieve such great success. The public and anyone considering taking gymnastics with Chimo next season should attend the open house display of talent on June 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.at the west end of the Comox Recreation Centre. – Chimo Gymnastics Club

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score board Road Runners bust a gut in Victoria BC MINOR BANTAM AAA Team W L T W% Richmond 21 5 0 0.81 Vancouver 18 5 0 0.78 TriCity 19 6 0 0.76 Cloverdale 20 7 0 0.74 Abbotsford 21 8 0 0.72 White Rock 12 12 0 0.50 Aldergrove 13 14 0 0.48 North Island 14 16 0 0.47 Victoria Black 13 16 0 0.45 Kamloops 9 17 0 0.35 Victoria Red 9 18 0 0.33 Burnaby 8 21 0 0.28 Kelowna 5 19 0 0.21 Nanaimo 3 21 0 0.13 June 15 North Island 15 White Rock 10, North Island 3 White Rock 6 June 16 Cloverdale 7 North Island 3 June 22 North Island @ Victoria Red June 23 North Island @ Victoria Black KOMOUX MASTERS

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The Gutbuster Series kicked off on May12 with a brand new race venue at Western Speedway in Victoria. The race featured a four kilometre loop, with a 1.5 lap (6km) short course and a three lap (12km) long course. The long course was won by Kris Swanson (male) and Dawn Anderson (female) in times of 53:10 and 1:05:19 respectively. These winning times show just how difficult and technical this race was. The Comox Valley Road Runners were led by coach Kathy Rung, who finished second in her category and second woman overall. She was followed closely by Chris Perry, who had an excellent fifth place age group finish. Jon Ingram also had a great race, winning

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ROAD RUNNERS COACH Kathy Rung finished second in her category and was the second women overall at the first race of the Gutbuster Series.

his age category. In the short course the race was won by Justin Raycraft (male) and Shannon Couts (female) in times of 26:04 and 28:32. For the Road Runners, Crystal and Daisy Dargie raced together and had excellent finishes, placing second and first in their respective age groups. Leslie Dargie also raced the long course and finished third in her age group. This made for the incredible result of three generations of Dargies all placing in the top three in their age groups! The next race in the Gutbuster Series is the Ladysmith Gutbuster race at Transfer Beach on Sunday, July 7. – Comox Valley Road Runners

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Tripp Tease heading home Earle Couper Record Staff

TRIPP TEASE IS in third place in Division 1 of the 2013 Black Press Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race. PHOTO COURTESY OF TRIPP TEASE

With just two legs to go in the 10-leg Black Press Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race, Tripp Tease is in third place overall in Division 1. The 580-nautical mile circumnavigation of Vancouver Island wraps up this week as the 42-ship fleet tackles leg nine June 19 from Ucluelet to Victoria and leg 10 June 21 from Victoria. The biennial race ends June 22 in Nanaimo. Leg eight from Winter Harbour to Ucluelet was a challenging 49-hour test of the crews’ skills. It was run in a downpour and Tripp Tease, the Comox Bay Sailing Club entry, reports

on its blog they were happy to reach Ucluelet and dry out themselves and their gear. Tripp Tease finished third in its division, less than a minute behind first-place Terremoto. Time Bandit was third. In the overall standings after eight legs, Tripp Tease is third

in Division 1 with 302 points. Terremoto leads with 385, White Cloud is second with 347 and Radical Departure is just one point back of Tripp Tease in fourth place. Tripp Tease skipper Don Gillingham and his crew also put in a long night of sailing on leg seven, which ran June 14 from Port Hardy to Winter Harbour. They finished fourth while the top three spots went to White Cloud, Terremoto and Radical Departure. Fans can follow the race on the ship’s blog tripptease. wordpress.com, online at www. vanisle360.com, on Twitter @2013Van and on Facebook at facebook.com/VanIsle360.

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COMOX VALLEY WORSHIP DIRECTORY Church of Our Lord

BAHÁ’Í FAITH

Holy Communion 10:00 am each Sunday

Study circles – small groups meet for collaborative study of spiritual subjects.

at Berwick, 1700 Comox Ave. Comox, BC All Welcome Tel: 250-941-0332

www.coolcomox.ca Anglican Church in North America

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“Knowledge is one of the wondrous gifts of God. It is incumbent upon everyone to acquire it.” Bahá’u’lláh www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041 250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

We Meet every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 4 pm www.cvuf.ca

250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)

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MENNONITE UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH

(BLACK CREEK) A Christ centered faith community dedicated to the Worship of God and the promotion of peace and social justice in His name.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM Sunday School: 10:30 AM

2277 Enns Road, Black Creek. Pastor Gordon Carter Office: 250.337.5341 Email: carter.gord@gmail.com

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Real People Doing Real Life Seeking Real Change

Worship Services 10am Sundays Mark Isfeld School 1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay

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Comox Valley Community Church

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Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre

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Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

Sunday Worship and Children & Youth Program 10 am Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net

Full Wheelchair Access

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St. George’s 6th & Fitzgerald Ave.

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Service 10:30am Sunday, June 23 Guest Speaker: Rev. Graeme Veitch

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“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

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Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”

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

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Remember 100% of money raised through Safeway goes directly to research in our area. You can give to the head shave event by visiting at any check stand in the Airdrie Safeway!

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ERIN SKETCHLEY IS pursuing her education in southeast Asia.

School can be real cool Podium of Life Snowsports Academy student Erin Sketchley is continuing her education while travelling abroad. After completing the school program on Mount Washington, Erin is now completing her Grade 8 year while travelling throughout southeast Asia. “There are so many options for education nowadays,” notes Shane Harle, co-founder of Podium of Life. “Erin is one of the lucky ones to be combining school with life experi-

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ences. In the winter she attended school on Mount Washington, and now is combining school with worldwide travel.” Harle notes the Campbell River school district’s eBlend program helps students realize their dreams and potentials by providing a program built around their passion. You can follow Erin’s blog at: http://www.erinthetravelgirl. blogspot.ca/. – Podium of Life Snowsports Academy Sunnydale Men’s Club played for the President’s Cup on June 9. The low gross winner was Greg Koster after a three-way tie, won in a playoff with 72. The low net winner overall was Jim Johnson with 61. Low gross 0-10 Tyler VanAnrooy and Robin Ward 72. Low net 0-10 John Barnsdale 66 and Jordan Rallison 71. Low gross 11+ Jim Buchanan77, Rick Dawson 77, Gerry Rautenberg 78 and Ron Fearing 80. Low net 11+ Jack Currie 64, Ed Podetz, Ken Cottini and Bruce Donegan scores n/a. – Sunnydale Men’s Golf

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Wheeldon in top form at PGA Tour Canada event Earle Couper Record Staff

It was a homecoming of sorts for Riley Wheeldon when the Comox golfer hit Victoria for the PGA Tour Canada’s Times Colonist Island Savings Open. Wheeldon posted a career-best third-place finish and became the first Freedom 55 Financial Canadian Player of the Week, earning a $1,500 annuity. The top Canadian on the Order of Merit will be named Freedom 55 Financial Canadian Player of the Year and receive a $10,000 c a s h prize. Wheeldon shot WHEELDON a 3-under 67 on Sunday to finish 7-under overall, edging out fellow British Columbians Devin Carrey and Nick Taylor for low Canadian honours. The June 6-9 tourney was held at Uplands, with Wheeldon shooting steady rounds of 65-72-69-67. The 22 year old drew a large gallery on Sunday, playing alongside fellow Vancouver Islander Darren Griff of Nanaimo, and said the experience of being in contention and finishing as low Canadian were a valuable learning experience. “Any time you can finish up the leaderboard and get in the hunt, you can draw again on that in the future,” said Wheeldon in a PGA Tour Canada press release. “Each time you’re out here and get in contention it means a lot, and I hope I’m able to get in contention more often. “Had a few more putts fallen the final three days, I believe I would have won the event,” Wheeldon wrote in his blog. “But a third-place finish is still a great start to the Canadian Tour season and there were a lot of positives to build on.” Wheeldon said he has been happy with his transition to Callaway golf equipment, which he used in Victoria. His busy summer continued June 13-15 with the VGT Saputo Vancouver Open. He then returns to the PGA Tour Canada for the June 20-23 ATB Financial Classic in Calgary. Things didn’t go quite so well for Wheeldon the following weekend when he

attempted to qualify for the RBC Canadian Open at Gorge Vale Golf Club in Victoria. Wheeldon was among several players who somewhat surprisingly missed the cut.

“I think it was just a little bit of post-tournament letdown. I gave a lot into last week,” said Wheeldon, who shot 4-over 76. “There are still other avenues to make it into the

tournament (Canadian Open) and coming off this past week, I struggled a bit for motivation,” he told a reporter. The top three on the PGA Tour Canada after the fifth stop at

The Players’ Cup in Winnipeg get to tee it up in the RBC Canadian Open while the next 17 get into the final qualifier. CHIP INS Wheeldon, who calls Crown

Isle his home course, enjoyed much success in his 2008-2010 university career at Louisville (2010 Big East Player of the Year and 2009 Big East Freshman of the Year) and

turned pro in 2010 … the Times Colonist Island Savings Open was the inaugural event for PGA Tour Canada (formerly the Canadian Tour) …

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The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Genesis Coupe 2.0T 6-Speed Manual/Veloster 6-Speed Manual/ Tucson L 5-Speed Manual with an annual finance rate of 0% for 96 months. Bi-weekly payments are $77/$135/$99/$99. No down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,495/$1,565/$1,495/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual for $15,944 (includes $1,500 price adjustment) at 0% per annum equals $77 bi-weekly for 96 months for a total obligation of $15,944. Cash price is $15,944. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,495. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ▼Fuel consumption for 2013 Elantra Sedan L 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.2L/100KM; City 7.1L/100KM)/Genesis Coupe 2.0T 6-Speed Manual (HWY 6.6L/100KM; City 10.0L/100KM)/Veloster 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.5L/100KM)/ Tucson L 5-Speed Manual (HWY 7.7L/100KM; City 10.4L/100KM) are based on Energuide. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ♦Price of models shown: 2013 Elantra Limited/Genesis Coupe 3.8L GT 6-Speed Manual/Veloster Tech 6-Speed Manual/ Tucson Limited AWD is $24,794/$38,564/$24,694/$34,109. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,495/$1,565/$1,495/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $1,500/$600/$1,250 available on 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual /Veloster 6-Speed Manual/ Tucson L 5-Speed Manual. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. †Ω♦Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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