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3L development proposal hotly debated by CVRD

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A developer’s proposal to construct a riverfront community near Stotan Falls will remain on hold until the regional district board clarifies details about amending the Regional Growth Strategy. At committee of the whole Tuesday, directors referred to the next meeting a staff recommendation to deny 3L Developments’ application for a standard amendment to the RGS, which addresses land use in the Valley over the next 20 years. The company hopes to construct homes and develop trails at the confluence of the Puntledge and Browns rivers. The district, however, has said the proposal is not in synch with the RGS. In March, the board rejected an offer to purchase the property for $9 million. The offer included Stotan Falls and Bull Island. The company then closed two sets of gates on Duncan Bay Main and enforced No Trespassing signs at Stotan Falls, but later reopened the road in hopes of resolving the situation. The gate closure prompted a protest at the falls to keep the popular swimming hole and hiking area open to the public. But 3L president David Dutcyvich says he has received phone calls from people who support the project.

“The people of the Valley want this to happen,” Dutcyvich said after Tuesday’s meeting. The United Steelworkers support the proposal. “We need change,” Local 1-1937 president Darrel Wong states in a letter to the CVRD. “We need to create steady, long-term jobs for the kids coming out of high school.” Over the course of a 10- to

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Darrel Wong 15-year buildout, 3L plans to develop 740 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 to 180 jobs and another 80 to 95 indirect jobs, according to company spokesman Kabel Atwall. Atwall said the recommendation to deny the application appears contrary to the March rejection letter in which CVRD board chair Edwin Grieve outlines three options, one of

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which is to apply to amend the RGS and go through a public process. “We’re not here asking for a decision, just let the process unfold,” Atwall said Tuesday. He noted a flexibility provision in the RGS, referring to the Sage Hills proposal outside the city limits that had employment potential but ultimately failed. “I think this is one of those instances,” Atwall said. “We believe our proposal can set a positive benchmark for development in the Valley.” The RGS, adopted two years ago, says 90 per cent of growth in the Valley is to be directed to core settlement areas. A lack of available lots indicates a changing dynamic in the industry, says Atwall, noting the stalled Kensington and Trilogy proposals. Some directors questioned this statement. “We’re ready to move forward,” Atwall said. Cumberland director Roger Kishi has a hard time believing a development this size could be self-sustaining in terms of water and sewer. While he realizes “change is inevitable,” Grieve feels the project could be a possibility in the future. “It boils down to process,” he said, noting the ink has not dried on the RGS after about 40 meetings over two years. The process cost ... see DIRECTOR ■ A2

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Brass memorial Saturday Erin Haluschak Record Staff

A memorial service for former Comox mayor Jim Brass will be held Saturday at the Comox Community Centre. The former mayor, dentist and community volunteer, 64, passed away July 12.

Brass was mayor for two terms from 2002 to 2008. Mayor Paul Ives noted this week he admired Brass’ leadership style and his ability to encourage councillors to work together. Ives applauds Brass for his work with the skateboard park, the gymnastics facility and infrastructure for the town.

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Soapbox derby not happening Erin Haluschak Record Staff

The wheels on many a soapbox car will have to come to a grinding halt, as the Kiwanis Club of Comox has cancelled this year’s Soapbox Derby. The derby, which has been running for 28 years, had to be cancelled due to construction and road repair work on Noel Avenue, explained Ron Michaux, director of the Soap Box Derby and club treasurer. “There will be a lot of disappointed kids, but there’s not much we can do,” he noted. Because of pavement that needs to be dug and resurfaced as well as sidewalks and curbs that need to be repaved, Michaux said it is too dangerous for the kids. “We don’t want them to hit a rut or ragged edge; they are at the edge of being in control at the best of times, because they hit speeds around 40 km/h.” He added they have searched the Valley for an alternate location, but said they have not been able to find a hill that is suitable. “We have the school and our finish line is set up there, and it’s a short route to take the cars back up.” Michaux said rescheduling isn’t much of an option either, as the race is “supposed to be part of the Nautical Days activities, and it loses some of its appeal once school starts.” Although the race this year has the brakes put on, Michaux is optimistic it will happen again next year. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Fleeing man arrested Record Staff A man on parole who could not elude Comox Valley RCMP on Satur-

day is accused of break and enter. The unidentified man, who also faces action by Parole Can-

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about $1 million, he added. “This is the most important bylaw I would say for the entire Valley. No disrespect to the developers. This might be the best, greenest development, but right now is just not the time.” Courtenay director Jon Ambler concurred, adding the effort by citizens during the RGS process was “like nothing I’ve seen. Fellow Courtenay

director Bill Anglin, however, does not see how 3L’s application differs from other amendments, noting a mechanism for change within the RGS. “We’re not here to say yes or no,” he said. “ We can’t penalize 3L or anyone if we didn’t do our homework. “I’m torn here,” Courtenay director Starr Winchester said. “I’m in favour of process. I would like to hear what the public has to say.”

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GLACIER VIEW LODGE’S Adult Day Program participants Ruby Rogelstead, front from left, Joan Morrison and Jean McCulloch are joined by Glacier View’s director of resident lifestyle and community programs Liz Friis. PHOTO BY RENEE ANDOR

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Glacier View Lodge plans to expand its popular Adult Day Program in 2014. Director of resident lifestyle and community programs Liz Friis says the program, which offers services to seniors still living in the community, usually has about 30 to 32 people on its wait list as of the past couple of years. “Up to two years ago they were only waiting two months to start our program, and now people might wait on our wait list for six to seven months,” says Friis, noting the program is integrated between Glacier View residents, but Glacier View plans to build an additional space to separate it from residents. “Moving our adult day program clients into a separate space will allow them to have a better peer group of people that are compatible with activities, but it will also give us more space, so that we can expand the program to a wider group of clients and decrease the wait list.” Offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, the program is designed to benefit caregivers more than clients, who often suffer from cognitive diseases like dementia. “The stress of caregiving is really demanding, especially when you’re in your senior years as well and you might have some health issues,” explains Friis. “We see that caregivers who have a day or two off a week can cope with the demands of caregiving longer, and that allows them and the person they love to stay in their own homes longer,

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and reduces demand on other health services.” Friis notes the stress of caregiving can lead to faster admission to longterm care facilities, unnecessary hospital admissions and health issues for the caregiver themselves. While clients participate in activities in the day program, caregivers can catch up on errands, chores, visiting with friends or, simply, some muchneeded sleep. On average 10 clients attend the program each day now, and Friis says the expansion would mean up to 20 clients could be accommodated. Decreasing the program’s wait list is very important, continues Friis, as six to seven months is a long time to wait for admittance. “We know that caregivers don’t pick up the phone until they’re really feeling the stress of caregiving,” says Friis. “We’ve called some families recently to book their family member to start on the adult day program only to find that they’ve already been placed in a (longterm care) facility or that the caregiver couldn’t manage the burden anymore and they’re waiting in hospital for placement (in a facility) — and in some cases we’ve found out that the clients have already died.” The Vancouver Island Health Authority has committed $330,000 to construct new space, but Glacier View needs to raise about $150,000 more to make its plan a reality. For more information or to make a donation call Glacier View at 250-3381451. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Comox Air Show continuing to add airplanes

As more Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft are continually added to the lineup planning to attend the Comox Air Show, several vintage and historic flight organizations have announced their intent to visit the Comox Valley as well. “We will have aircraft from organizations like Vintage Wings of Canada, Historic Flight Foundation from Washington State, and the Cascade Warbirds from across the Pacific Northwest,” said air show director Maj. Dwayne Kerr. “These organizations are renowned for their commitment to keeping historic and vintage aircraft flying, and we’re thrilled that some of their airplanes will grace the skies of Comox on Aug. 17.” Among the Second World War-era aircraft expected is a Spitfire, three Harvards, a P-40 Kittyhawk, a B-25 Mitchell bomber and a DC-3. The DC-3 was the civilian model of the famous Second World War transport plane, the C-47 Dakota. During the war, Comox served as a training base for aircrew learning to fly this aircraft before going overseas. “As we celebrate 70 years of Air Force history in Comox, we hope the inclusion of these historic aircraft will remind our visitors of the dedication and sacrifices made by our veterans — many of whom will be in attendance at the air show,” said Col. Jim Benninger, 19 Wing commander. Before the air show, the Historic Flight Foundation will offer flights from the Comox Valley Airport in their immaculate PanAm DC-3 and B-25 Mitchell, nicknamed Grumpy. Join the pilot-performers for a briefing, local flight, and full post-flight photo opportunity. The experience spans an hour, with about half of it in the air. Patrons may include children accompanied by an adult and anyone in reasonable health as determined by the pilot. The discounted early-bird prices for the Comox show are $425 for the B-25 and $295 for the DC-3. Flights are available hourly Aug. 16 beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing until 2 p.m. For reservations, contact 425-348-3200 or visitorservices@historicflight.org. To make this Air Show a reality, it takes the support of organizations and businesses in our community such as Sunwest Auto and RV Centre, Thrifty Foods,

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Soccer turf project closer to moving forward A $1.3-million amendment to the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) financial plan for the G.P. Vanier artificial turf field project received approval by the regional district’s committee of the whole at its meeting July 16. The amendment will be considered by the board for final approval July 30. The amendment would allow for changes to the capital expenditure program for the Comox Valley track and field service to reflect projected costs in 2013 for design consulting services, and field construction costs and funding in 2013. The amendments would be consolidated into a bylaw for adoption at the end of the year. CVRD staff have been working with several community partners on this project and funds are being contributed by the City of Courtenay, Comox Valley United Soccer Club (CVUSC) and the CVRD. A fourth partner, School District 71 (SD 71), is providing the land for the field. Discussions between the partners on use, operating, maintenance, replacement, booking and other financial matters are in the final stage of negotiations. “This collaborative approach to bringing this new playing field to fruition will benefit so many members of the community,” said Edwin Grieve, Comox Valley Regional District board chair. “An

by the City of Courtenay and the Comox Valley United Soccer Club. “It’s good to be working in co-operation with our other local governments, the soccer club and the school district on this project,” said Mayor Larry Jangula of Courtenay. “The artificial turf field is going to benefit many orga-

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asset like this will be utilized by youth and adults alike.” To meet the goal of completing the artificial turf field for the 2014 fall season, staff recommended that the design process begin in the summer of 2013. To accomplish this, a budget amendment was required to reflect the receipt of funds from outside sources and the allocation of funds to professional fees within the 2013 playing fields service. Additionally, the 2014 financial plan needs to be amended to reflect the field construction costs of $1.3 million and the associated funding provided

nizations and teams in our community. I’m particularly excited about the benefit to our young players.” “This project will mean a lot to many different community groups in the Valley,” added Mayor Paul Ives of Comox. “Comox is happy to have been a part of the process and

looks forward to its completion.” “The go-ahead of this project is great news for our soccer association,” said Paul West, Comox Valley United Soccer Club president. “Our players are excited and we are hoping this new facility will help encourage participation of new players who can begin to enjoy the benefits of soccer.” “We are delighted to donate the land for this project and to ultimately see the partners come together in providing such a first- rate facility for the community,” said Tom Weber, School District 71 board chair. In addition this will be a welcome addition for school teams across the district.” When the CVRD 2013- 2017 financial plan was adopted, it was anticipated that funding would not be required until 2014 and therefore the CVRD’s contribution of $190,000

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Three Comox Valley secondary students will have the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and bring new ideas back to the Valley, thanks to Dr. Andreas Conradi. The Comox-based dental surgeon attended Pearson College, outside of Victoria, for two years when he was young. Now, for the third year in a row, he’s given three $3,000 scholarships to Valley youth so they can participate in the college’s three-week summer program, Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership. “You get an in-depth immersion into youth leadership programs and ideas, what you can bring back to the community, what you can do locally while thinking globally, how you can act and react,” Conradi says of the program. “For three weeks you live and learn with like-minded people.” Highland Secondary School’s Brett Dalton and Ginger Long, and Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School’s Kaitlyn Fortier were chosen for the scholarships this year and will head down to the college later this month. Located on waterfront property west of Victoria, the program features a series activities to strengthen leadership skills and explore global issues, and has 100 attendees from around the world. The program also includes plenty of outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking, plus various presentations designed to get students thinking about what they can do to improve their communities and the world. “I’m really looking forward to this experience and I’m really

happy that I got this opportunity,” says Long, who will be entering Grade 12 next year. She adds she’s especially excited about all the activities, meeting new people, and com-

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and there are United World Colleges all over the world and they all run the IB Programme, the IB curriculum,” he says. “Any chance we have to have kids or faculty go other places and interact with other people that are part of the IB community, which is a global community, it’s a benefit for us (because of what they bring back).” Dalton adds the three-week seminar will be a great warm up before he starts Highland’s IB Programme. “It’s going to be like a really big sampling of what I’m going to be expecting for the next two years,” he says. “It’s going to be really exciting.” writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Infantry History THE CANADIAN SCOTTISH REGIMENT (PRINCESS MARY'S) Continued from July 11, 2013

“From July, 1943, until June 1944, the Canadian Scottish followed one main pursuit training to break and penetrate the enemy defences on the coast of France and to establish a bridgehead for the forces which would follow behind them.” The Canadian Scottish (Princess Mary’s) finally saw action on the morning of “D Day,” June 6th, 1944. From that day until the war’s end on May 5, 1945, the regiment was in continuous action. Their story as a fighting force is an outstanding one. “C” Company was now very close to the shore, and those who had been watching the landmarks on the beach pulled their heads down as enemy machine gun fire began to strike the craft. The beach obstacles were close, and even though the soldiers could no longer see them the swerving of the craft and the curses of the sailor at the wheel warned them that the beach was only yards away. At about ten minutes to eight the company’s assault craft grounded on the shore, their ramps dropped down, and out dashed the men, some of them in four or five feet of water, and some almost dryshod. In the first hours under extremely difficult conditions, the Scottish pressed forward. Comox District’s Roger Schjelderup was in the thick of the action and showed outstanding leadership. Within twelve hours of landing, the Scottish had penetrated furthest through the German positions. By this time the Canadian Scottish had cut its way six miles inland

from the sea. It seemed incredible that 12 hours previously the entire unit was still seaborne. Of all the infantry battalions of the assaulting brigades in the British Second Army landing on D Day the Canadian Scottish, in its present positions, had gone farthest through the enemy’s defences. It was a remarkable achievement, and said a great deal for the aggressive leadership of the officers as well as the splendid spirit of the men. There were gaps in the ranks, many of them, and no platoon had been hit harder than Lieut. Schjelderup’s. He had come ashore with 45 men under his command. At the end of the day when he, himself, was ordered back to have his wounds dressed, there were only 19 men left. Lieut. V R. Schjelderup was awarded the M.C. for his leadership and bravery on D Day. A book, in itself, could be written about Roger Scheldjerup and his companions. Let it be said that 360 Colonel Scheldjerup, the Comox District’s outstanding soldier, reflected the quality of the men who left this area to serve overseas. The Canadian Scottish crossed the Rhine on March 25, 1945. They had fought their way up the west coast and through the Scheidt Estuary under the worst conditions imaginable. They continued their advance until May 5, 1945 when “V.E. Day” was declared. The battalion Headquarters at this time was in the village of Auricholdendorf near Emden. The long struggle from Normandy to the North Sea was ended. The Canadian Scot-

Army Tents, Sandwick tish (Princess Mary’s) had done its job. The remnants of the fighting Canadian Scottish returned to Canada aboard the Queen Elizabeth which sailed from Southampton on December 22, 1945. The Comox District still maintains its ties and loyalties to the Canadian Scottish through the reserve force “C” Company which parades weekly in the valley.

Sandwick Army Camp

Sandwick Army Camp property had been the Sam Piercy Farm. It was 165 acres in extent and was purchased by the Canadian Government in 1941. At first the men bivouaced in tents. Gradually they were housed in barracks as the camp developed. It is interesting to note that the camp’s water supply was piped from a beautiful spring above Muir Officers’ Mess, (Vanier Annex), Sandwick Editor Road. Some supplies for Sandwick were unloaded at an army wharf, built on the Courtenay River. They were stored in the old Cannery building. The site of the camp is now the campus for Georges P. Vanier Senior Secondary School.

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The following account of the Combined Operations School at Sandwick was taken from the Unit History Questionaire, Active and Reserve Forces, Canadian Army, 26 August, 1946. Appendix “A” The Combined Operations School was opened in December 1942 on instructions from Pacific Command. It was located at the present site one mile north of Courtenay, B,C. on farmland just vacated by the Battle Drill School. The first Commanding Officer was Lieutenant Colonel R.V. Boyle, a British Army Officer made available to organize the school. After a few weeks organizing and gathering staff, the training commenced with composite companies made up of personnel of several units then on this coast. These were to provide a nucleus of instructors both within units and for the school. In February, 1943 Lieutenant Colonel Boyle returned to England leaving a well organized if somewhat primitive school. He was replaced by Major. D. Bult Francis,

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Military police, volunteers and civilian supporters of our troops are gearing up for the annual Military Police National Motorcycle Relay Ride. It’s due to hit the open road Aug. 2 in St. John’s, Nfld. Riders arrive in the Comox Valley on Aug. 24, leaving the next day for Victoria. On April 23, Maj. Bob Edwards, the 2012 Ontario ride captain, accompanied by other riders, presented a $75,000 cheque to the Children’s Wish Foundation and the Military Police Fund for Blind Children. These funds were raised during the 2012 coast-to-coast ride, which set a new record for the ride’s fundraising initiatives. “We are extremely proud of the significant contribution made by the MPNMRR to the Military Police Fund for Blind Children,” said LCol Gilles Sansterre, chair of the fund. “The lives of many visually impaired children across this country are enriched by this generous donation.” The MPNMRR is the longest annual motorcycle relay in the world with our National Riders covering in excess of 10,000 kilometres during the event. On Aug. 2, the fifth annual MPNMRR kicks off on The Rock, where motorcycle enthusiasts will roll their throttles out of St. John’s and will visit all of the major military establish-

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ONE OF THE many attractions in Strathcona Provincial Park is Battleship Lake. PHOTO BY KRISTA KAPTEIN

Lots to do in the park Nature Talks and Hikes continue during July at the Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre in Strathcona Provincial Park. The Centre is located at the Paradise Meadows trailhead in Strathcona Park, adjacent to Mount Washington Resort’s Raven Lodge. The Centre is operated by the Strathcona Wilderness Institute (SWI), a non-profit Society, which organizes programs and volunteers to staff the Centre every day for visitor and trail information. SWI also operates the Information Hut at Parks Headquarters at Buttle Lake. • Geology, a talk with Dixon Edwards, happens July 20 at 1 p.m. Edwards, formerly with the Alberta and Edmonton geological surveys, organized many educational workshops. His presentation will be downstairs at the Wilderness Centre. Registration is limited to 15 participants. Contact coordinator@ strathconapark.org to register. • On July 21 at 1 p.m., Alison Maingon, retired archeologist and member of Comox Valley Nature, returns with a talk and walk titled Ethnobotany in Paradise Meadows. The slide show and walk afterwards will be an introduction to some of our native plants and their uses. • The next guided hike of the season will be July 27 with Julian Brooks. The Seven Lakes Loop hike will start at 9 a.m. from the Wilderness Centre. Pre-register for this moderate seven-hour hike at coordinator@ strathconapark.org. • A new hike just added to the programs

is on July 28 at 9 a.m. with William Wright, the McPhee Lake Loop. This is a nine-hour, 25-km strenuous hike and pre-registration is required. Contact jenn e r w r i g h t @ s h aw. c a for details on the trip requirements. • Also on July 28 at 1 p.m., Alana Buchanan of the Marmot Recovery Centre at Mount Washington returns with Marvelous Marmots: Fun, Fact & Fiction. • The final July Nature Program will be on July 30 at 1 p.m. Helen Robinson of Comox Valley Nature will guide a Plant Walk around the meadows. This has been a great year for flowers and the interesting blooms should continue through the summer. SWI nature walks and hikes will continue in August.

For all activities: dress for the weather, wear proper footwear, bring lunch or snacks, water, bug spray and sun protection. No pets, please, on SWI nature walks and hikes unless otherwise noted. SWI programs are free, although a donation of $5 to $10 is appreciated to help with the Institute’s ongoing activities. All programs start at the Wilderness Centre at Paradise Meadows. — Strathcona Wilderness Institute

The Friends of Strathcona Park will host a hike for the public through the beautiful Bedwell Valley this summer. The hike, which will take five days and four nights, will follow a wild route through the valley which was discovered by the Friends a few years ago. The dates for the hike are Aug. 4 to 8 inclusive. “This is one of only three valleys within the park that go from the alpine all the way out to the ocean”, says Kel Kelly, a director with the organization. The other two valleys, the Megin and the Moyeha, are much more difficult to access than the Bedwell. The hike will require two groups, one coming down the valley from Bedwell Lake and another coming up from the Pacific, launching at Tofino. The groups will meet halfway, exchanging car keys to allow everyone to get back home. “We’ve done this trip a couple of times already,” says Kelly, “and it’s always fun when the two groups meet and share stories of their adventures to date.”

The Bedwell route goes through a variety of fascinating ecosystems, including alpine meadows, a rare high elevation maple forest, old growth cedar and fir groves and past several magnificent waterfalls. Hikes with the Friends are renowned for their fun. There are still spaces available. Hikers must

be fit and are expected to carry everything they need for shelter, food, clothing and comfort in their backpack. The trip, which usually takes four days, has been extended to five to allow more time for enjoying the scenery. Participants will be asked to cover the costs of transportation, including the

water taxi in and out of Tofino. “We encourage anyone who is fit and eager to come with us to see one of the most beautiful places on the planet”, says Kelly. For more information, he can be reached at 250 337 8348 or at kelkelly55@yahoo.ca. — Friends of Strathcona Park

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Project Watershed board knows its responsibilities The Comox Valley Project Watershed Society’s new board of directors now have specific duties: • Paul Horgen was reelected chairman of the board. He has been associated with the board for five years and along with board member Dan Bowen makes up the research–technical working group. Horgen is a retired biology professor from the University of Toronto. His research was in microbial genetics and environmental microbiology. He has published over 140 scientific articles and has coauthored three books. He moved to the Comox Valley in 2005, and has served as science co-ordinator for Elder College. He is also a member of the Vancouver Island CNIB board of directors and a member of the CNIB national research board. Horgen also serves on the Area B Lazo North Area Planning Commission. Horgen is co-ordinating the team for the Blue Carbon Project in the estuary. • Bill Heidrick was elected vice-chair and also co-ordinates the society’s

outreach efforts. Bill retired after 25 years working in the forest industry. He moved on to serve eight years in local government, including four years as a director of the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District. He was a volunteer warden for the Zeballos River Estuary for many years and instrumental in forming the Zeballos Fish and Wildlife Association. Bill’s outreach efforts involve the establishment of a new streamkeeper group and the shoreline cleanup. Bill also serves on the Estuary Working Group and represents Project Watershed on the Comox Valley Conservation Strategy Steering Committee. • Don Castleden is chair of the society’s largest committee, the Estuary Working Group. Don has been on the board of Project Watershed since 2000 and is past chair. Don became involved in environmental education in the mid-’90s when he was asked to develop a national First Nations training program in Environmental Impact Assessment after he had previously developed an award-winning program

for First Nation managers in Community, Economic and Organization. He proposed the Heart of the Watershed Symposium on the estuary in 2008, which proved to be a catalyst that has engaged individuals, organizations and local political leaders in a community wide effort to protect and restore this outstanding feature of the Comox Valley. • Dan Bowen was born and raised in the Comox Valley, and has a passion for protecting the Valley’s flora and fauna from the bottom of the ocean to the top of the mountains. Dan worked for the Ministry of Transportation as an engineering assistant, overseeing numerous road construction projects on Vancouver Island. In 2011, Dan became a director on the Project Watershed board. He, along with Paul Horgen, co-ordinates the research and technical activities of the society, with Bowen coordinating and managing the Puntledge projects and both coordinating the Estuary and blue carbon projects. Dan also serves on the Estuary Working Group.

CAILA HOLBROOK AND Kathryn Claustin recently planted eelgrass in the Comox Estuary. • Brian Storey was elected treasurer and is the newest member of the board of directors. Brian is a chartered accountant and was the business manager of the Edmonton Journal for 25 years before he became a self-employed professional accountant in 1996. Since coming to the Comox Valley, Brian has been, and still is, involved with the Rotary Club of Courtenay and the Comox Valley ElderCollege. Assisting the board are key staff: • Caila Holbrook is estu-

ary co-ordinator and mapping co-ordinator. Caila has been with Project Watershed since November 2008. She has a masters in International Nature Conservation and a BSc in Environmental Science. She has been involved in environmental research, restoration and protection projects all over the world. • Kathryn Clouston is the administration and outreach co-ordinator. Kathryn has been volunteering with streamkeeping groups since her retirement from the air force

in 2007. While doing this, she also spent a few years at North Island College improving her knowledge of biological systems with an Associate of Science in Biology degree. ••• The society welcomes new individuals with interest in environmental stewardship and public education and outreach. Interested parties can contact Paul Horgen at p.horgen@utoronto. ca or visit www.projectwatershed.ca for more information. — Project Watershed

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community who valued Jean’s exceptional contribution to her students and their parents, her colleagues and her friends. The bursary is administered by School District 71. Donations to the bursary can be made to the Jean Kotcher Leadership Bursary and forwarded to SD71, 607 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay, B.C. V9N 7G5. — School District 71

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Grieving Time responding to social pressures group. “They are working at daycares, in schools, in social change groups, in the environmental movement, in agriculture. They are everywhere, and they are the unsung heroes who make this community tick. “It’s been a hard year for a large number of people working in these community groups and organizations,” Kelly says. “Senior levels of government continue to cut back on supportive policies and funding for community groups, especially those working for environmental and social sustainability. Individuals are being

MAGICIAN JASON VERNERS performs this Thursday at the Avalanche Bar and Grill.

Young Verners magic’s future? From time-ticking escapes to creating memories of a child, Jason Verners has done it all. After years of quietly mastering sleightof-hand moves inside his room in a suburban Victoria home, the creative artist was ready to step onto a stage and show the world what he’s got. So he did. With an outgoing personality, Jason Verners gradually established two sides to himself — a performer and an experimenter. This new identity began to permeate his life and magic, allowing him to challenge the traditional notion of what magic is known for, into a modern, upbeat art form. The fresh and cleancut image Verners has led him to create original routines that caught the eye of many people, including performing stars such as Acres Of Lions and Current Swell.

He’s performed in locations such as Las Vegas, Orlando and headlining a show at the Magic Festival. He’s also performed alongside music stars, and has a bronze medal standing in the youth world championships. After numerous awards and television appearances, Jason’s Magical Moments is excited to bring his show onto the road with The Simple Arts and Love Tour! “Jason Verners is the future of magic and an inspiration for his generation.” — Royal Wood. “I believe great things happen every day. Some big, some small, you just gotta pay attention.” — Matt Webb (Marianas Trench). For a demonstration, visit www.youtube.com/ watch?v=IfT7yXa7rHE or http://www. youtube.com/ watch?v=S0SfaID_hjQ. — Avalanche Bar and Grill

asked to do more and more work on a volunteer basis. People are exhausted.” In addition, says Kelly, pressures to destroy the essential fabric of the community continue to grow. He cites the flurry of activity over coal mining, the recent closure of Stotan Falls by a developer, the loss of Lannan Forest, the elimination of environmental assessments, and the recent federal omnibus bills as a few examples. Grieving Time is being hosted to give anyone who needs it a chance to share their heartache, their desperation and their fear with a larger group of peo-

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The Peaceful Direct Action Coalition will host an event for anyone in the Comox Valley who is feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and occasionally defeated in the work they are doing to build a better community. The event is the first in a series of community healing events the group is planning. The second, called Victory Day, will be a celebration of all the successes that have been achieved. “We have an incredible community of people working to make things better,” says Kel Kelly, a spokesperson for the

ple who share some of the same values. “We are often so busy with our work that we don’t take the time to share our difficult feelings with others”, says Kelly. “Once we have the chance to do that, we can pick ourselves up, refreshed, and move on to the next piece of work.” Kelly stresses that the event is just a first step in a community healing process. The second event, called Victory Day, will be held in the fall. “Once we get the grief off our chests, it will be time to celebrate,” he says. “That is another thing that

we don’t take enough time to do. We are planning a big community party to share stories of the incredible successes our community has achieved.” The Grieving Time event will take place July 28 at the community hut at Kin Beach, beginning at 3 p.m. Stories will be shared in a ceremonial circle with all who attend, and then people will have a chance to share in smaller groups. Professional counsellors will ensure safety and comfort for every participant. Any person who wishes to attend is welcome.

The group work will be followed by a community potluck picnic. People are encouraged to bring a dish to share. There will be no charge for the event, but donations are welcome. The Peaceful Direct Action Coalition was formed three years ago to forge deeper relationships between Comox Valley groups, to educate on the issues of civil rights and responsibilities, and to mobilize and encourage Comox Valley citizens to actively participate in building a more democratic community. — Peaceful Direct Action Coalition

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Hike and swim at lake in park Join Courtenay Recreation for a beautiful hike and swim on Croteau Lake on Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a leisurely hike on good trails to a beautiful mountain lake in Strathcona Provincial Park, where you will stop for a lunch and a swim. Total time round trip is approximately five hours and participants should have some hiking experience, wear good hiking boots, bring rain gear and lunch. The hike itself is rated as moderate with some moderately hard uphill sections. The minimum age is eight and the group will have a maximum of 18 hikers. Register for this hike by calling Courtenay Recreation at 250-3381000 or 250-338-5371. — Courtenay Recreation

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in the Fruit Tree Project. Since 2002, Lush Valley has operated this program, which sends volunteers to fruit tree owners’ homes and harvests the fruit, leaving one-third to the owner, bringing one-third to Lush Valley for redistribution in the community and taking one-third home with them to enjoy. Last year, the Fruit Tree Project harvested a total of 8,040 pounds of cherries, plums, grapes, apples, quince, kiwis and more. From that, 4,680 pounds of fresh seasonal fruit was distributed to many local organizations that provide emergency food services to people who need

it and may not otherwise have access to it. This year the program would like to include a vegetable component. Lush Valley is inviting farmers and/or home gardeners to utilize the program as a way to share unwanted extras or seconds of produce. If you want to dedicate some time to being involved in an important food security tradition in the Comox Valley as well as have fun and take home some fruit, come to the volunteer orientation session July 23. For more information, e-mail to fruit@ lushvalley.org or call 250-331-0152. — LUSH Valley Food Action Society

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Carseat advocate leaving legacy in Comox Valley More than 98.8 per cent of car seats are installed or used incorrectly. At least that’s the statistic observed by Jen Shapka, a technician/instructor with the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada. Shapka cofounded Vancouver Island Car Seat Techs almost two years ago after moving to Vancouver Island with a military spouse. “I’d recently been certified as a car seat technician in Ontario and saw the immediate difference it could make to a child’s safety,” said Shapka. “When I arrived in the Comox Valley, I hunted around and couldn’t find any organizations making a real difference for kids in vehicles so I found some like-minded women on the Island and Vancouver Island Car Seat Techs was born.” As the great demand for car seat help grew, traffic picked up quickly on the Facebook page the women started, and the resulting website they developed. Momentum picked up. Jen became an Instructor with the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada (CPSAC) and the Island now boasts 52 trained and certified car seat technicians. Some, like the busy techs who volunteer at free clinics organized up and down Vancouver Island, do it because it’s a passion. Others help parents and families through their work places. Every single one has made a difference reducing the primary accidental cause of death of children in

amongst each other and reach out for assistance from other techs when needed. Experienced, certified, and up-to-date help can be found online at www.vic-

TWO-YEAR-OLD HARPER WISHES her mom, Jen Shapka, would hurry up with the picture taking already. Canada. Shapka herself has personally checked 437 car seats on Vancouver Island in her two years posted here, and only five of them didn’t require correction of misuse. “Studies indicate that children travelling in an appropriate, properly used restraint can reduce the likelihood of death by 70 per cent and injury by 67 per cent,” says Shapka. “There’s really no reason not to ensure your kids are riding safely.” Indeed, Stats Canada says that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of 14. In 2010, 61 children under the age of 14 were killed in motor vehicle crashes, 501 were seriously injured, and 9,342 others suffered minor to moderate injuries.

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Bursaries for Medical Students The Comox Valley School District administers annual bursaries (2 x $2,500 each) of interest to graduates of G.P. Vanier Secondary School who are presently taking courses leading to a career in the medical field. A letter of application indicating the area of study and including references and copies of current grades must be received by the undersigned by 4:00 pm, Monday, August 19, 2013. Please mark envelope “James Small Memorial Bursary Application” Russell Horswill, Secretary Treasurer School District No. 71 (Comox Valley) 607 Cumberland Road Courtenay, B.C., V9N 7G5

Shapka is once again preparing to pack up and move her family across the country this summer — her seventh move in 11 years. She’s extremely proud of the fantastic network of technicians she’s helped to train and mentor, including another instructor who will continue to teach and certify new technicians. There is also a loyal following of hundreds, if not thousands of parents who reach out and ask for the help they were previously unable to find before Vancouver Island Car Seat Technicians came to be. “There is a troubling trend of bad advice out there,” Shapka says.

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Some grads not set to consider post-school life

Mom worried her daughter is unprepared for rest of her life

My child has just graduated from high school and I am worried. All she seems interested in is hanging out with her friends, chatting on the computer for hours on end and planning her social engagements for the upcoming weekend. She has refused to get a part-time job and is talking about hanging out all summer. She does not seem to have a plan for what comes after high school. I have tried to encourage her to think about what comes next but I feel like I am talking to a brick wall. The last thing I want for her is to have nothing to do come the fall and to be hanging around the house looking for handouts. I really want her to take some steps towards becoming independent and responsible for herself. It is pretty common for parents to begin to worry about their children as they make the transition from high school. As parents we have been looking forward to this moment for quite a long time. It represents both a significant accomplishment that we can be proud of for our children and a time that marks a larger transition to greater independence (we hope). For many youth approaching graduation from high school, their focus is on finishing up their work, planning for the festivities and looking forward to the celebration with their friends. For some, the last thing on their minds is what happens next.

For these youth, our attempts to open up the discussion about what comes next often seems to fall on deaf ears, because that is not their focus. This does not mean that they have not thought about it, but would rather not think about it now. If this is the case with your daughter, then it is likely that continued attempts to

require that your child take responsibility for her own choices and circumstances. Once you are clear on what your expectations are, you can let your child know them as they come up in conversation. This sets the stage for a more focused conversation once she has had a chance to think about them. It also helps to make it clear that you expect to have that more focused conversation soon. For some youth the reality of what graduation from high school means for them only starts to sink in after it happens and the summer is winding down. For these youth it is important that as their parents we are clear about the parameters we are willing to accept as they transition into the next phase of their lives so that they can make informed choices about their own futures. All youth have an awareness that these choices are coming; our job is to help set the stage so that they can make the best choices they can. In the meantime,

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For this you need to know how you are going to manage expectations as long as your child remains at home. Being clear about what you expect around future school, work, finances and behaviour as long as your child decides to live in your home is important. The goal is to

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How heavy is your camper? Maybe too heavy One of my friends Behind the Wheel charge at any governstopped to visit last ment weigh scale, often weekend and showed at any time of the day, me his truck and campwhether the scale is er. open or not. im You should write Simply position the chewe about this because peofront axle on the scale ple need to know how pad, record the weight, He also knew that repeat for the rear axle to be safe, he said. He had switched there was a maxi- and then add the two from a one-ton truck mum weight shown figures for the total. with single rear tires on the sidewalls of An RV dealer warned to one with me once that dual rear tires. camper manuAn RV dealer warned me facturers often It made a big under-reportdifference in once that camper manufactured the unit’s stability and ers often under-reported the weight, and gave him a all of the food, larger margin unit’s weight, and all of the between the food, water, camping equipment water, camping equipment and actual weight and other supplies added more other supplies and the maxi- weight than people realize. mum weight added more Tim Schewe weight than allowed for the vehicle. people realize. He had done his his tires and that the Using a scale is the research because he axle weights must not only way to be sure. knew that he had to exceed the tire capaciVehicles that fail to weigh the fully loaded ties. obey weight rules will You can have your be ordered off the highunit and then make sure that the weight vehicle weighed free of way by police or Comon each axle and the total weight could not exceed the amounts shown on the vehicle’s capacity decal.

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Recreational property market resuming stability Greater stability is returning to recreational markets as demand gains traction in major Canadian centres, according to a report released by Re/ Max. The Re/Max Recreational Property Report 2013 found that many markets have experienced a rebound in activity — set in motion by softer values and better selection — in recent months. Starting prices are down or unchanged in 77 per cent (24/31) of markets examined in 2013, prompting renewed interest. As a result, recreational sales are projected to match and/or exceed 2012 levels by year-end in almost 70 per cent (20/30) of centres. The shift can be attributed to six major factors: • Confidence is growing in overall economic performance. • Selection of recreational product is at its best level in recent years. • Prices have softened in many Canadian markets. • Paper wealth accumulated in the stock

market in recent years is making its way into recreational property markets. • Purchasers are bypassing tighter financing criteria through HELOCs (Home Equity Line of Credit) on their principle residence. • Increased foreign and out-of-province investment. Some of that upward momentum is already evident in Western Canadian markets, the first to feel the effects of the downturn that began in 2009. Recreational property sales in seven of the 10 markets (70 per cent) examined in the Recreational Property Report are on par or ahead of year-ago levels. Greater political stability in British Columbia, where the Liberals now have a clear mandate to govern, and fewer purchasers looking south of the border have also served to bolster sales of recreational product on waterfront and mountaintop. The report found that recreational product is gaining ground

once again among foreign and out-ofprovince purchasers in markets nationwide. With the allure of the U.S. dissipating, there has been a noticeable uptick in sales of cottages, ski/resort properties, and second homes in centres such as Salt Spring Island (U.S. and Ontario) and Whistler (Hong Kong

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VICTORIA — Premier Christy Clark didn’t win a seat in time to join her 48 fellow B.C. Liberal MLAs in the legislature for the summer session she ordered up. By the time the byelection in WestsideKelowna is certified by Elections B.C., Clark will be off to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. to meet with her fellow premiers in what is now loftily called the Council of the Federation. These gatherings used to be called First Ministers’ Conferences, and there was a set ritual, largely designed for the consumption of network television. ProPOLITICS vincial premiers ganged up on the prime minister to OM demand federal “funding” for every LETCHER conceivable need, just as municipal leaders get together each year to present their demands to the B.C. government. Prime Minister Stephen Harper ended the show, declining to play the role of villain in this bit of political summer stock theatre, and it’s unlikely that any future national leader would reverse this prudent decision. The result, at least among western premiers, has been a quieter, more pragmatic effort to work together, rather than clumsy attempts to play a shell game with taxpayers’ pockets. The public got tired of this routine some time ago. I don’t need a poll to tell me this is one of the reasons for the decline in voter participation and engagement in issues. Today, politicians frequently remind themselves out loud that there is “only one taxpayer” supporting the squabbling layers of this over-governed country. And yet, the same mistake keeps being made over and over by opposition politicians, and dutifully reported by the news media. The notion that all problems can and should be solved by “more government funding” is now so engrained in our education system that it seems inescapable. One of the NDP’s big “gotcha” items last week was the failure of the B.C. government to buy the latest sonar technology to locate and recover the bodies of people who have drowned in one of our thousands of lakes and rivers. As with the healthcare system, as soon as something is invented, some assume a right to it, regardless of cost. Another big opposition target was the province’s failure to buy up remote properties in the Kootenays that have been discovered to be at high risk of further landslides such as the one that swept through a year ago. The question of limits for protecting people who choose to build homes in risky locations seldom comes up in our politicalmedia theatre. The media’s key ingredients are sympathetic victims to fit their narrative that all corporations and governments are greedy, stingy, callous and incompetent in everything they do. What the opposition has dubbed “Christy Clark’s wheelchair tax” is another case in point. A Fraser Health Authority official patiently explained what was really going on here. An average $35 monthly rent for wheelchairs is charged at the majority of care facilities, which are contracted by the health authority. Operators charge as they see fit for maintenance, disinfection and replacement of this equipment, for patients who don’t own their own chairs. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocaltfletcher@blackpress.ca. news.com.

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Pot vote not sure thing B.C. is famed around the world for the quality of its marijuana, and people here buy, sell, grow and consume it mostly without fear of serious consequences from the law. Elections BC has approved Dana Larsen’s drive for a referendum on decriminalizing marijuana possession — a reminder that pot remains illegal, and unlike our neighbour in Washington state, our province and country remain far away from laws that take drug profits away from criminals. Any move to shake up drugs laws in this country is seen as a good thing. But pot smokers shouldn’t have a victory toke yet – it’s not clear this referendum will even get off the ground, and, if it does, if the province will give it the time of day. Similar to the ultimately successful drive to oust the HST, Larsen and his supporters need to collect signatures of at least 10 per cent of elected voters in each of the 85 ridings. The gross mishandling of the HST by the Liberals made it easy to whip up voter anger, and voter turnout. Many people in B.C. may support laxer laws around possessing marijuana (or buying, selling and growing for that matter), but the issue is unlikely to enflame the same passions as a government perceived as dishonest and shifting tax burdens from business to citizens. The drive to create a marijuana referendum could help to get voting-adverse young adults more engaged in the political life of B.C. At the risk of glib stereotyping, hopefully the referendum advocates stay focused and organized, and aren’t smoking what they are trying to legalize. If the referendum were to succeed anywhere in Canada, it should be B.C. But even if Larsen and his allies win, the victory will be non-binding and symbolic — the B.C. Liberals don’t have to support the vote. B.C. may have a permissive pot culture, but this isn’t the U.S., where, for better or worse, voter propositions are binding. And unlike Canadian provinces, states like Washington and Colorado will defy their federal government based on the will of the people. Victoria News Record Question of the Week This week: Twenty per cent of respondents said they support a roundabout at Ryan and Lerwick. Next week’s question: Are you generally in favour of a wooden bridge across the Courtenay River? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord. com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. Riley Wheeldon of Comox was recognized as Canadian Player of the Week after the Syncrude Boreal Open Sunday in Fort McMurray.

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Absentee owner frustrating Dear editor, In my city’s downtown on a corner of the main street, there is a big vacant lot for sale, created when the local movie theatre burned down several years ago. It is overgrown with weeds and saplings, collects fly-by garbage, and is surrounded by a rusting, collapsing metal fence. It is an eyesore — a sad, neglected corner in what is a small, but active and well-loved downtown core. The word is that the owner of this property lives in Hong Kong. A for-sale sign on the property says to contact a Vancouver firm called First Nations Enterprises Inc., but when I search for this firm, using the phone number shown on the sign, I get Criterion Entertainment Inc., so I don’t know what information is correct. Our City council has tried to contact the owner directly, to no avail. They then contacted this Vancouver company, to pass on a request to the owner, asking if the City could clean up the property, and temporarily put in a small seating plaza and ameni-

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ties until the property is sold. Thus, this spot would be a place that puts smiles instead of sadness on peoples’ faces, and adds pride to our downtown. It would cost the owner nothing, and our town is full of volunteers who would donate their time and labour to the project. Apparently the owner’s response was — no, definitely not. I understand why land is purchased and then held in the hopes of future profit. I understand the value of return on an investment. I understand that a property owner may live out of the area where he or she owns land.

What I can’t understand is how this absentee owner can, without consideration, empathy, or consciousness, leave this property to rot, right in the middle of our downtown. The owner’s response is frustrating, dismissive, and selfish. Just because land owners don’t live in the town or even the country where they purchased property, it doesn’t mean they should have no civic responsibility or consideration for their “neighbours.” It may seem farfetched or silly to send this letter to whatever Hong Kong publications I can find on Google, but you just never know, and that’s what I’m going to do. I’m wondering if, miraculously, this person will recognize himself or herself, and perhaps reconsider our City’s request to beautify this oncelovely corner. Everyone who lives here would truly be grateful. L. McLean, Courtenay Editor’s note: L. McLean says she sent this letter to major newspapers in Hong Kong.

Did racism truly happen at race? Dear editor, As co-ordinator for the Canada Day Fifth Street Mile for the Comox Valley Road Runners, I was very disturbed by an article in the Have Your Say section of the July 11 edition of the Record. The writer accused one of our volunteers of racial bias over an incident that they saw at the finish line. They claimed that the eighth-place finisher, a native North American, was denied water and had to rely on the “white” people around him to get him some. I initially contacted the eighth-place finisher of our race, who told me he is not of aboriginal descent nor did he have any

knowledge of the incident. He said he did go for water later on after the race was over, but it was already gone as there was a limited supply. He had no issues with this or any part of the race. I then contacted the two CVRR members who were looking after the food and water table. They also were unaware of any issues that morning. Finally, we went to the video tape of the finish line to determine if there were any other possible participants that the writer may be referring to: This also gave us no further insights. I am at a loss to explain the incident reported by this writer.

The CVRR organizes this race on a yearly basis in concert with our Courtenay Canada Day Committee and our goal is to include everyone possible in a fun activity to celebrate Canada Day. I can only conclude that the writer misinterpreted what they saw and formed some very biased conclusions. I trust that the above information will ease their concern of any possible racism at our national celebration. We hope everyone had fun at our race this year and we are looking forward to having even more participants next year (yes, including families with strollers). Ron Crowther, Comox Valley

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Dear editor, Mention the word bridge to most tourists and their eyes light up. The Thames, Golden Gate and Brooklyn bridges have drawn free-spending tourists for years although the Brooklyn is up for sale and may soon go private. Wars have been waged over mere bridges such as Thermopylae and The Bridge Over The River Kwai, which are so hard to find that they can only be viewed by guided tour since most tourists don’t know which continent they’re on. Even Galloping Gertie down in Oregon drew hordes of tourists just to watch it self destruct and more recently the Skagit River Bridge on I-5 in northern Wash. made national news when it stopped “accepting” northbound tourists. Alaska tourism took a big jump when the Bridge to Nowhere was proposed and the Ketchikan city tour still stops to show folks where it might have been. The big laugh up there is that it didn’t cost taxpayers a single cent, so we’re catching on. At this point astute readers may be thinking, “Hey, all those famous bridges have names while we are stuck on ‘the wooden bridge’ and since most tourist-friendly wooden bridges except Golden are in New England, we may be sending valuable tourists in the wrong direction. We can’t name our bridge for a generous politician who bravely steered our tax dollars to its construction because we now know that there are to be no tax dollars involved (well, maybe someone else’s but not ours). Let’s come together as a community and choose a name for our bridge that tells global tourists exactly what their trip to the Comox Valley has in store — The Bridge To The Other Side. Now tourists from Medicine Hat and points east will have peace of mind knowing they can access Fifth Street or the lumber yard via just a short stroll over the bridge. And think of tourists from Ucluelet or Asia who can plan in advance to park downtown and be steps away from a swimming pool or the Courtenay Hotel (oops, I forgot — but maybe a replacement would draw tourists). Here is where City council can really shine. First, enact a bylaw requiring all graffiti paint to be purchased locally (think the 100 Mile Diet), then immediately ban the sale of all unwanted colours. Simple yet foolproof. Young people will find employment in the many souvenir stands sure to crop up. Picture a T-shirt saying I’ve been to the Far Side, while miniature bridge replicas could revitalize our timber industry. It’s inevitable the new bridge would become the finish line for the Ducky 500 and Rotarians will just have to retrain their ducks to paddle a bit further. With that settled, we should get on with deciding how much the bridge toll would be and whether the required new east and west parking lots should be public or privately owned and operated. Maybe a feasibility study is in order. I’ll do it for Al Schwerman, $17,000. Union Bay

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Please cancel cable ferry Dear editor, I am writing this letter on behalf of the residents of Denman Island in perhaps a last attempt to have BC Ferries see reason in this whole cable ferry debacle. Updated information that has come to light, particularly in Peter Kimmerly’s article and website require significant clarification from the corporation before any further steps are taken. There continues to be overwhelming opposition in our community to this project, which will only become stronger in light of these new revelations. One critical issue that has taken on more significance of late is the wind speeds that are possible in Baynes Sound and the effect they will have on the cable ferry. The lateral force of the wind will add considerable stress to the cables. How often has BC Ferries estimated that the cable must be replaced? Surely the corporation will not run the ferry until a

cable breaks then — and only then — replace it. The estimates on the Kimmerly website are quite different from BC Ferries estimates. His tests and conclusions seem to be supported by a number of engineers with experience

when something does go wrong with the cable ferry. From our perspective the flawed planning, which becomes evident on the Kimmerly website, and the one-of-a-kind technology are reasons enough to cancel this whole project.

We do not believe consultation has taken ❝ place from the very first meeting regarding the cable ferry proposal. BC Ferries has always told us what they were doing, they have never asked us what they should do.

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and expertise in this area. Who are we to believe? For us these concerns alone call into question the whole “consultation” process. Another important consideration for Denman Islanders is the fact that this is a one-off technology being used on only one route in the whole BC Ferries system. How does the transferability of vessels fit into this scenario? We feel we are being orphaned without a backup

However, there are other reasons for cancelling as well. The proposed $19-million savings over the 40-year life of the project will vanish in replacing cables more frequently than the corporation admits. It will also vanish when the cost of new terminals, parking, and loading areas are taken into account. Finally, the best reason for cancelling the cable ferry is because of the social and economic affect

it will have on the Denman Island community. In the final analysis, the loss of some very well-paying jobs will have a huge impact on our community. Not only is the loss financial but it is also social. Those workers contribute to the economy but they also contribute to the social fabric of our island. Many of them are volunteers in the many facets that make Denman unique. They are our friends and neighbours who we care about and whose lives we do not wish to see placed in turmoil. We still believe that one of the original goals for the government takeover of coastal ferries many years ago was to maintain vibrant, growing communities all along the coast. Unfortunately, currently it seems to be only the bottom line that is important to BC Ferries, not the communities they serve. Frank Frketich Editor’s note: Frank Frketich is president of the Denman Island Residents’ Association.

Beware of very creative liars Dear editor, After the flag waving is over, what does it mean to be Canadian? In answer, many would likely resort to noble ideals we were taught as children, such as freedom, fairness, and compassion. Like all things idealistic, in practice as adults, we discover the difficulties that arise to complicate the reality of living up to the ideal. We learn there are times to keep our mouths shut; that life is not fair; that compassion is too often the weaker sibling of fear, anger, and greed. Yet, without an effort toward the ideals what do we become? Some weeks ago, the Courtenay Legion was shut down for a night by the Liquor Control Board. The fact that undercover inspectors cooked up a

rather elaborate scheme banging on the back door of the Legion to see if the bartender would serve them seems, to me, disturbing. In 25 years as a bartender I have never heard of such a thing. I thought everyone knew the Legion raises charity money for Canadian veterans. When Canadian veterans serve their country, isn’t it this notion of Canada as a defender of ideals that they serve? Who is served by this extended effort to catch the Legion out on non-compliance to the membership conditions of their liquor licence? Some might say, “Well, rules are rules.” OK, but the rules are being relaxed all across the board for other liquor licensees.

Where I work, also, at a local service club I, too, had an interesting visitor last week. This rather charismatic lady claimed she was working and going to be travelling through town frequently and was a member from another town. Then she proceeded to prod me for chips, beer, and for my other patrons to “just sign” her in. With apology that I could not just take her on her word, I asked if she had a membership card. She rummaged in her purse and quite a bit of cash was made visible to me as she did this. Finally, she smiled and said, “Oh my other purse, I’ll go to the car.” I never saw her again. Disturbing. I hope I am wrong. In Stalinist Russia,

actors were hired to play out dramas intended to catch people out on their non-conformism. Surely, we would never do this in Canada. No, people wouldn’t be asked or take it upon themselves to lie so creatively and call it an honest job. Our brothers and sisters would be reasonable. They would hold to the principles of weighing in on the greater good to uphold the allegiance to freedom, fairness, and compassion. Inspectors would do their due diligence and draw the line at sophisticated drama. Of course, it is easier to go to the dollar store and just buy a flag: no membership required. Lisa Woolman, Comox Valley

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The Chamber has recently introduced a BUY local campaign to address local business owners’ frustration with a lack of support from shoppers. The problem facing local merchants is ‘showrooming’ – which is when people use local stores as tting rooms and then order items from online suppliers. This is a huge factor aﬀecting the inevitable success (or failure) of many local business enterprises. Our public service message—“Don’t put your money where your ‘mouse’ is!”—is intended to encourage people to think twice before buying online.

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While an individual shopper may sometimes save a few dollars with an online purchase, we ask: What is the actual ‘cost’ of these savings, in terms of the economic sustainability of our communities? Help sustain local businesses. Make the ‘disconnection’ from online shopping and BUY local. Retailers who wish to share this message with their customers may download and then print and display/distribute posters and yers in their stores. Go to the ‘Visit Us’ page of the Chamber website (www.comoxvalleychamber.com) and click on the ‘Shop Local’ tab to access these materials.

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The Courtenay Fish & Game Club was the perfect venue for our annual summer BBQ. Members enjoyed hayrides, skeet shooting, archery and more! Photo by Chris Harder.

RBC Ryan Road was a Chamber BBQ sponsor. They further demonstrated their community support by making a donation to the Comox Valley Land Trust. Photo by Chris Harder.

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Blue going out at Filberg with musical Big Bang Eaglesmith, Bent, Kaeshammer and McLauchlan among musicians at festival from Aug. 2 to 5 Paula Wild Record Arts

Now in its 31st year, the Filberg Festival is known as the best in the west when it comes to outdoor juried arts and craft festivals. More than 120 artisans and creators of fine art will showcase their wares on the nine-acre heritage waterfront property over the BC Day long weekend from Aug. 2 to 5. Music has become a huge component of the festival and, over the past 10 years, the sounds on the stage have attracted visitors all their own. Headliners this year include the Fred Eaglesmith Travelling Show, Spirit of the West, Michael Kaeshammer and Murray McLauchlan. The popular Blues Panel Concert will present soulful sounds by Ken Hamm, Preston & Bonkowski, Michael Jerome Browne and Sam Hurrie. And building on the Blues Panel’s success, the mainstage will host the first Fiddle Panel Concert showcasing the talents of Daniel Lapp, Patti Lamoureux, Carli & Julie Kennedy and PEAR. The musical element of the Filberg Festival has been kicking it up a notch each year for the past decade and entertainment director Bobbie Blue says this will be the best yet. “I’m really excited about the 2013 lineup,” she says. “Some fantastic musicians are coming. For instance, Murray McLauchlan hardly ever plays solo anymore but people will be able to hear him on his own at the festival. “Murray, along with Jake Galbraith, will close out the event on Monday afternoon with the Great Canadian Songs Concert,” she adds. “Another magical musical moment in the making is the

THE MUSICAL TALENT at this year’s Filberg Festival will be stellar, says entertainment director Bobbie Blue, who’s in her last year of doing the job. PHOTO BY GERRY FAIRBROTHER Song Swap featuring Ridley Bent and Sean Hogan.” Blue’s convinced this will be the best musical year the Filberg Festival has ever experienced. In fact, she’s gone out of her way to make that happen because this is her last season as entertainment director. “Ten years ago, Sylvia Allan brought me on board and all of a sudden I had my dream job,” says Blue. “She knew I had extensive contacts in the music industry and hoped I could get big name acts to perform at the festival for a reasonable fee.” Ironically, it was a limited budget that got Blue the job and a limited budget that means her

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contract isn’t being renewed. “I’ve loved being part of a festival like this that celebrates excellence in arts, crafts and music,”

says Blue. “The Filberg Festival is a unique, high-end event because of the quality of the artisans, artists and musicians. And also because of the way the money from the festival is used. “The festival is the major fundraiser for the heritage lodge and park and, like all heritage buildings and properties, maintenance and repair is ongoing. So the festival is important in many ways.” In her quest for the best, Blue called all her musical contacts and invited them to play at the festival to celebrate her last year as entertainment director. She’s been promoting music off and on for 40 years, so her connections — and friendships — with musi-

cians are extensive. Blue credits former Filberg Festival producer Sylvia Allan for making the festival, especially the musical component, what it is today. “Sylvia worked hard and made an enormous contribution to the Comox Valley community in her 18 years with the festival. She saw how I could benefit the event by booking big names at a discount. So any success should be credited to her, not me.” (Allan retired from the festival three years ago; Susan Lewis, co-owner of Lewis and Sears Marketing and Event Management, has been producing the event since then.) Music has always been a part of Blue’s life. “When I was growing up, my family listed to classical music and opera and I loved the folk rebellion,” she says. “I love all kinds of music and promoting it. And I really like the organizing aspect of it.” Blue even makes music but says strumming her guitar is strictly a hobby. After the festival, Blue will sell her cottage and move back to Victoria. “I’ve really enjoyed exploring this end of the island and being part of the Filberg Festival,” she says. “I love seeing people come for the music and leave with big bags of crafts and smiles on their faces.” When asked if she felt sad about this being her last year as entertainment director, Blue replies, “No, I’m excited because this is going to be the best musical part of the festival ever.” Advance tickets to the Filberg Festival are available at Arizona Gifts in the Comox Centre Mall, I-Hos Gallery in Comox, the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre, Thrifty Foods and online at www. filbergfestival.com. During the festival, day passes are available at the gate. For more information and to view the music schedule, visit the festival website. Paula Wild is a published author and regular contributor to the Comox Valley Record’s arts and entertainment section.

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Cumberland businesses brighter thanks to artist Black Creek Artist Brian Scott has brightened Cumberland with colourful murals on several businesses. Dorothy’s Purple House: There are several versions of the Purple House depending on which part of the village you live in. The most common one was Dorothy and her two kids were being abused by her logger husband. He went of to the bush to work and she painted the outside of the house the colour he hated — a pinky purple colour! He returned, flew into a rage, then packed and left Dodge, never to return. Dorothy told the neighbours since she couldn’t get a divorce in those days she had to do something drastic. She gained a lot of respect when word got around and was known as the Purple Lady or Mrs. Mauve. Sunrise Mountain Bikes: The environment around Cumberland has some of the most spectacular

off his student loans and have a down payment on a house in Cumberland. At that time a lot of artist and musicians from cities across Canada were moving to places like Cumberland for obvious reasons. Scott lived in the village for 20 years

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2723 Dunsmuir Ave ARTIST BRIAN SCOTT shows off one of his Cumberland murals at the Riding Fool Hostel. Cumberland has to offer. Scott’s favourite is the restaurant in Tarbell’s where you can get local home cooked food, healthy not junk food. They will also tune up your bike or sell you a new one in the repair shop. Brian Scott first came to the Comox Valley in 1961 when his

mountain bike trails on Vancouver Island for all skill levels. There are lakes, rivers, amazing waterfalls, beaver dams as well as majestic viewing points. Riding Fool Hostel: Mountain bikers from all over North American and Europe flock to the hostel to experience the raw nature

father was stationed at RCAF station Comox. In 1979, he did a commission for Canada Tungsten Mining Corporation painting in the Northwest Territories for their office in Vancouver. He did 53 oil paintings on site and from the sale of the body of work was able to pay

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JULY 18 ........DAVID NEWBERRY

His 2010 CD established Newberry as a legitimate force in Canadian music, catching the eye of Juno winner David Francey, who calls him “absolutely brilliant...,” and EXCLAIM! Magazine, who pegged him as “an artist to watch,” and, “evidence that Canadian roots music is in good hands.” www.davidnewberry.ca

AUGUST 15 ...THE ABRAMSON SINGERS

Vancouver singer-songwriter Leah Abramson and her band The Abramson Singers with lush band arrangements and catchy melodies exploring new pop and indie rock with a firm grounding in folk songwriting. www.leahabramson.com

AUGUST 27 ...MARC ATKINSON TRIO

The music of this virtuosic group is melodically captivating, sensually charged and ferociously, technically awe-inspiring. Embracing a lifetime of musical influences, Marc and the Trio garner international attention for its stunning compositions and extraordinary guitar dexterity. www.marcatkinson.com

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‘Power-packed’Aussies at Waverley Hailed by Carlos Santana as “the voice of the street and the band of the future,” Blue King Brown is Australia’s premier eight-piece live urban roots crew. Led by the multi-talented, relentless energy of Natalie Pa’apa’a’s powerful vocals and lyrical deliveries meet a dancehall, roots, rock and Afro groove mashup built on an irrepressible percussive foundation. Their power-packed live show, which comes to the Waverley Hotel on July 26, is second to none and now worldrenowned. They’ve played across the planet, through Europe, U.K., Canada, USA and Japan, rocking crowds from Tokyo to Texas and everywhere in between. Having shared stages and opened for the likes of Santana, Damian Marley, Julien Marley, Ziggy Marley, Michael Franti and Spearhead, John Butler, the Cat Empire and Lauryn Hill to name a few. Once again pushing genre boundaries and breaking new sonic grounds their latest album saw them working alongside the Legendary Sly and Robbie, special guests such as Queen Ifrica and Jah Mason, engineers such as James (Bonzai) Caruso, Colin (Bulby) York from Kingston, Jamaica and Chris Macro. “A Blue King Brown concert hall is a shrine and a church of freedom. Fela Kuti would be proud of this band…” – Billy’s Bunker. “Natalie is a bright light in the world with a vision that extends beyond the stage and together with the rest of the band raise the roof off every show they play. I love ‘em!!!” — Michael Franti (Spearhead). “They are the voice of the street and the band of the future!” — Carlos Santana. “BKB are one of those unique truthtelling outfits in our business that defy time. Amazing musicians with a powerful message.” — Serj Tankian (System of a down). “…One of the nation’s most refreshing voices.” — Rolling Stone.

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BLUE KING BROWN, an internationally recognized urban roots powerhouse, brings their cross generational grooves and socially conscious sound to the dance floor of the Waverley Hotel on July 26.

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Thursday, July 18, 2013 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

Auditions soon for Christmas play Williams Theatre, we’ll be able to give it full five-star treatment.” Bradshaw, the director of CLT’s production of The Drowsy Chaperone, is starring as Kitty in the Bard to Broadway version of Courtenay Little the show this summer Theatre is holding audi- and will be well-versed tions for its Christmas in all aspects of the musical The Drowsy show before she begins Chaperone the week- directing the CLT verend of July 26 to 28 sion in late October. at its rehearsal Space Well-known as a at 1625 McPhee Ave. local singer and actress, in CourteBradshaw nay (behind won Best J E T- F M ) SupportI recently a full five saw it in Quaing Actress m o n t h s at Thebefore the licum, where atre BC’s show opens Bard to BroadMainstage Dec. 28. 2012 for way is running “ T h e r e ’s her work a great deal it in repertory in CLT’s of excite- this summer, Waiting for ment in and it was so the Parade. the theatre In the past community much fun that I c o u p l e about this can hardly wait of years, show,” says to introduce it she has Gail Lim- to Comox Valley branched ber, who out into is co-pro- audiences as a directing ducing the Christmas treat. and choTo n y - w i n - It’s as much fun reography, ning show her most with Rich- as, if not more r e c e n t ard Kerton, than, Nunsense show being while Susan was. last fall’s Bradshaw Singin’ in Gail Limber the Rain directs and Shafor Rainron Pridham handles bow Youth Theatre. musical direction. Pridham was the “I recently saw it musical director on in Qualicum, where CLT’s wildly successful Bard to Broadway is Christmas 2011 show, running it in repertory Nunsense, and has also this summer, and it won numerous Theatre was so much fun that BC awards for her I can hardly wait to work on sound design. introduce it to Comox Pridham is looking forValley audiences as a ward to working again Christmas treat. It’s with Bradshaw, with as much fun as, if not whom she appeared more than, Nunsense onstage in Waiting for was. the Parade. “With our much She will particularly larger venue at the Sid be looking for “strong

Courtenay Little Theatre auditioning performers July 26 to 28

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singers for most roles, as the wonderful music in this show has intricate harmonies,” she states. Billed as a musical within a comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone has become an unlikely Canadian musical theatre success story. With book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, this parody of American musicals of the 1920s, began as a stag party present for Bob Martin and Janet Van De Graaf, who are still named in the show as the lead characters. It later transformed into a Toronto Fringe Festival show and then played to large houses in Toronto and Los Angeles before trans-

ferring to Broadway in 2006, where it was produced by Kevin McCullum, Roy Miller, Bob Boyett, Stephanie McClelland, Barbara Freitag, and Jill Furman. On Broadway, it won the Tony Award for Best Score and Best Book and then went on to the West End in London where it received numerous Olivier Award nominations. It has since been a popular addition to Canadian and international theatre seasons and tours. Courtenay Little Theatre is looking for experienced performers who are able to meet the requirements outlined on the CLT website at www.courtenaylittletheatre.com. Registration and audition preliminaries will take place July 26 at 7 p.m. at the CLT Space. Individual booked auditions will follow July 27 with callbacks July 28. For more information, contact Sharon Pridham or Gail Limber, as outlined on the CLT website. Courtenay Little Theatre is the Comox Valley’s

award-winning community theatre group and, as such, extends a warm welcome to all who are interested in helping to continue its strong tradition of theatre excellence. — Courtenay Little Theatre

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HAPPENING ARBUTUS GALLERY on Hornby Island hosts Blades and Brushes until July 18. ART ALCHEMY hosts Loretta Busch exhibit called Printmaking is the Medium until July 20. Reflections: Perspectives on Water from July 26 to Aug. 10. Art Alchemy is at 362C 10th St. in Courtenay. FMI: http://artalchemy.ca. 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. Shrek: The Musical July 18 to 20, 7:30 p.m. plus 2 p.m. matinee on July 20. FMI: www.cymc.ca. DENMAN ISLAND FESTIVAL features accomplished writers from July 18 to 21. FMI: www.denmanislandwritersfestival.com. DENMAN ISLAND SUMMER GALLERY 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 open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: www.comoxvalleyarts.com. PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox presents Leonard Barrett Show & Sale until July 21. The Pearl Ellis Gallery Photo Members’ Lens Award Show and Sale from July 23 to Aug. 11. 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 in downtown Courtenay open Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: 250-3344613 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. ZOCALO CAFÉ AND GALLERY features artwork by Evelyn M until Aug, 4.

JOE WIEBE at Laughing Oyster for book signing, 10 a.m. to noon. RON BRIDGE exhibits art at Filberg Lodge, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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FILBERG FESTIVAL at Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox. FMI: http://filbergfestival.com.

DAVID NEWBERRY at Filberg Park, 7 p.m. Tickets at http:// filberg.com/filberg-summerconcert-series, Laughing Oyster Bookshop, Long and McQuade, Blue Heron Books and at the gate starting at 6 p.m.

Friday, July 19 LOCAL COLOURS PICNIC IN THE PARK at Simms Millennium Park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. No charge. FMI: visit www. downtowncourtenay.com/ events. BRODIE DAWSON at Prime Chophouse, 8 to 11 p.m. JOE WIEBE at Waverley Hotel for book signing and beer cask tapping, 6 p.m.

Saturday, July 20 LOCAL COLOURS FESTIVAL in Courtenay, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. FMI: visit www.downtowncourtenay.com/events. CHILI BOWL DAY run by Comox Valley Potters Club starts at 10 a.m. at corner of Fifth and cliffe in Courtenay. FMI: 250-334-4613. JOEY CLARKSON AND THE BOOM-ERS at Lower Elks Hall Courtenay, 8 p.m. Tickets at 250-897-6045.

Sunday, July 21 KEISJA COX and BLIND AMUSEMENT in Simms Millennium Park, 7 p.m. FMI: 250-338-5371 or www.courtenay.ca/simmsconcerts.aspx. PERFECT PAIRING of art and wine at Blue Moon Estate Winery, 1 to 4 p.m. FMI: www.bluemoonwinery.ca, 250-338-9765 or jcofpr@ shaw.ca. DOWNTON ABBEY TEA at the Gardens on Anderton. Tickets $15 at Square 1 Travel or Gardens on Anderton. RON BRIDGE exhibits art at Filberg Lodge, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, July 26 BLUE KING BROWN at Waverley Hotel. at Bop City, the Waverley, at 250-3368322 or cumberlandvillageworks.com. JOEY CLARKSON and BREANNE at Prime Chophouse, 8 to 11 p.m.

Saturday, July 27 DES LARSON, FIFTIETH PARALLEL and others at Little Red Church Community Centre in Comox, 8 p.m. Tickets at Comox Valley Art Gallery and Rewind Coffee Bar.

Monday, July 29 CLASSICAL MUSIC at Fanny Bay Community Hall, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Weinberg’s, Laughing Oyster and Salish Sea Market. FMI: www.difestival.com.

Friday, Aug. 2 FILBERG FESTIVAL at Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox. FMI: http://filbergfestival.com. ROCK THE BLOCK on Dunsmuir Avenue in Cumberland, 5 p.m. Tickets available at Bop City, Waverley, by phone at 250-336 8322 and online at cumberlandvillageworks.com.

Saturday, Aug. 3 FILBERG FESTIVAL at Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox. FMI: http://filbergfestival.com.

Sunday, Aug. 4 FILBERG FESTIVAL at Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox. FMI: http://filbergfestival.com. ASH GRUNWALD at Waverley Hotel.

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Sunday, Aug. 11 AMAZING CAR SCAVENGER HUNT. 10 to 1 p.m. finish at Simms Park. Salmon barbecue and prizes. Register at www.kiwanisclubofcourtenay.bc.com or Square 1 Travel.

Sunday, Aug. 25 JOEY PURPURA presents Neil Diamond tribute at Courtenay Legion, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tickets at Legion.

Saturday, Nov, 2 JOHN MCDERMOTT at Sid Williams Theatre. FMI: www. sidwilliamstheatre.com or 250-338-2430. AVALANCHE BAR & GRILL presents Georgia Jazz Straight Jazz society concerts on most Thursday nights, taking the summer off and resuming Sept. 12. Comedy night on the third Thursday of the month. House Ten85 DJs live music starting every Saturday at 9 p.m. FMI: 250331-0334 or www.georgiastraightjazz.com.

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Stunning photos next at Pearl Ellis p.m. and will be closed Mondays. There will be an opening reception July 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. and all are welcome to attend. It will be a great opportunity to meet the photographers in the show and to view the fabulous work. At this show the public, as well as the members, will be

encouraged to fill out a ballot selecting their favourite piece of photography in the exhibit. The balloting will go on throughout the first part of the show and the votes will be tabulated Aug. 4 at 4 p.m. The winner and runners-up will be announced a week before the end of the show Aug. 6 at 10 a.m.

The winners will also be posted at www. pearlellisgallery.com. The winning photographer will receive a two-year membership renewal and a plaque to commemorate the event. Visitors can expect to see quality pieces by 26 local photographers. You will see work by Martin Kaspers (2012

Beer expert visiting our Valley Joe Wiebe is the author of the bestselling book Craft Beer Revolution: The Insider’s Guide to B.C. Breweries. He is touring the province and will be in the Comox Valley on July 19 and 20. Guests are invited to drop by the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland on July 19 at 6 p.m. to meet Joe and pick up a personalized copy of the book. His appearance will include a beer cask tapping at the Waverley. Wiebe will also be at the Laughing Oyster Bookshop on Fifth Street in Courtenay between 10 a.m. and noon signing copies of his book for the 43rd annual Market Day this Saturday. In Craft Beer Revolution, Wiebe documents the fascinating craft beer movement in B.C., profiling its history, the breweries themselves, the people behind the kegs and casks, and the colourful stories. The book is filled to the brim with recommendations for beer tasting tours around the province, lists of the best brews that B.C. has to offer, and entertaining trivia that

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The Pearl Ellis Gallery will kick off its mid-summer Photofest with its third annual Member’s Lens Award show and sale. This exhibition of photography will run from July 23 to Aug. 11. The gallery will be open to the public Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays from 1 to 4

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will make beer geeks salivate. To write this book, Wiebe undertook what he called his Craft Beer Odyssey, a road trip around the bottom half of the province visiting as many craft beer

hubs as possible. On this trip, he found that British Columbians are embracing craft beer like never before. In Craft Beer Revolution, Wiebe celebrates this independent spirit

that has overwhelmingly soaked into B.C.’s beer scene. For more information about Joe Wiebe or his book, go to www. craftbeerrevolution.ca. — Waverley Hotel

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Lens Award Winner), Steve Williamson, Claude Dalley, and Bert Badey to mention just a few. The gallery is in Comox at 1729 Comox Avenue. For details or a virtual tour of the gallery, visit www. pearlellisgallery.com or the gallery’s Facebook — Pearl Ellis page. Gallery

Recording engineer Tyrell Marchand of Martian Sound and The Cave Recording Studio owner Mike Power have joined forces to work with Kelly Pound of the Little Red Church Community Centre to bring music concerts to the Valley. All collaborators are supporting original, local musicians by giving them the opportunity to showcase in Kelly’s 200-ticket venue on Comox Avenue in Comox. To kickstart this community project July 27 at 8 p.m., the Des Larson Trio, Fiftieth Parallel, Adam Norman and Brandon Lyon will put on a night of entertainment, dancing and downright fun! Proceeds from the event will go to revamp the acoustics of Little Red Church under the direction of Power and his team at the Cave Recording Studio in Merville, in partnership with Pound. This modernizing of the hall space will benefit local performers and events for years to come. Power also notes that with the updated acoustic venue, “We intend to support a variety of music events from licensed to all ages.” Tickets are available at the Comox Valley Art Gallery and Rewind Coffee Bar for this +19 event across from the hospital at 2182 Comox Ave. — Little Red Church Community Centre

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GRAPES AND ART will again be paired this Sunday at the Blue Moon Estate Winery. The Perfect Pairing event matches Juanita Olson’s art with Blue Moon’s award-winning wine.

Wine paired with art Sunday The paintings have been hung and the wine has been honoured. All that remains is to ensure the invitation is widely known

for the third annual Perfect Pairing at the Blue Moon Estate Winery on July 21 at Nature’s Way Farm. Again this year, the winery has “paired”

Water examined during art show Are you feeling like you need a peaceful and cooling experience? Imagine the colours and textures of the deep sea; the turquoise and aquamarine, the soothing greens and violets of the oceans. Come and nibble appies, sip wine or Perrier and join the West Coast Artist Collective on July 26 at 7 p.m. for Reflections: Perspectives on Water at Art Alchemy. This show includes the eclectic work of artists Helen Utsal, Jennifer Weber, Kira Neumann, Lisa Kirk, Lori Kenney, Martha Jablonski-Jones, and Nicole Warrington. Each artist has reflected and responded through their own art process to the theme of water. To some it may be a place of refuge or peace, and a calm and vital part of our everyday lives living here on our beautiful coast. To others, it may bring up concerns regarding the precious ecosystem of our waters and the question of how we contribute to its demise. Each artist has contributed to a unique collaborative work, each creating four or five eight-by-eightinch pieces that will be hung as a group. These pieces will sell for $100 each on opening night and will be available

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for purchase off the wall the night of the opening. If you want a piece of fine art at a reasonable price, come to opening night for the best selection. The show runs from July 26 to Aug. 10. Art Alchemy is at 362 10th St. in Courtenay, upstairs from United Carpet (stair access only). — Art Alchemy

with local artist Juanita Olson to offer you a wonderful Sunday afternoon outing. You are invited to enjoy samplings of The Blue Moon Estate Winery’s award-winning wines as you view Juanita’s recent works, or stroll the winery’s beautiful grounds. Juanita’s medium of choice has been watercolours for years. Inspired by the company of many talented Comox Valley artists, she has ventured into acrylics as well — with pleasing results. Juanita’s collection of work entitled Valley Subjects will hang in the winery’s gallery for the entire month of July. Marla Limousin and George Ehrler (of Blue Moon Estate Winery and Nature’s Way Farm) invite all comers

to meet the artist and enjoy a complimentary tasting of their wines. “Art and wine are a perfect pairing, both are a creative process in different mediums. There are some wonderful artists in the gallery and we love providing our space to promote their work. Juanita captures such beauty in her watercolours,” explains Marla. This Sunday, the Blue Moon Estate Winery is presenting a “pairing” of art and wine between 1 and 4 p.m. at 4905 Darcy Rd. in Courtenay. For more information, go to their website at www.bluemoonwinery.ca or call 250-3389765. You may also contact Juanita Olson at jcofpr@shaw.ca. — Blue Moon Estate Winery

There have been many kinds of events and performances at the Fanny Bay Community Hall, but it’s many years since live classical music has been presented. On July 29, the community association is proud to present a concert of baroque music, presented by four world-class musicians, featuring cello, two violins and lute. This concert will be preceded by a sumptuous selection of desserts to set everyone up for an evening of wonderful music. Tickets are available from Weinberg’s in Fanny Bay, Laughing Oyster Bookstore in Courtenay and Salish Sea Market in Bowser. Desserts will be served at 6:45 p.m. and the performance will start at 7:30. Featured performers are: • Phil Hansen, principal cellist with the

Calgary Symphony and artistic director of the Discovery Islands Festival. • Marc Destrube, violin, is artistic director of the Pacific Baroque Festival and artistic adviser to the New York City ensemble Dorian Baroque Orchestra. • Linda Melsted, violin, has delighted audiences across North America, Europe and Japan and led a number of outstanding ensembles including Tafelmusik, Concerto Kola and New York

Baroque Ensemble. • Konstantin Bozhinov is a professional performer on lute, baroque guitar and theorbo. He is co-founder and music director of of the Renaissance group Ensemble Humana. Net proceeds will support Fanny Bay Community Association activities. The concert is presented in co-operation with the Discovery Islands Festival (www.difestival. com). — Fanny Bay Community Association

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THE MAMMA LET ‘Em Play concert this Sunday at Simms Millennium Park will include Keisja Cox and Blind Amusement (upper right).

Summer sounds at Simms You can catch local musicians playing in Courtenay’s Simms Millennium Park all summer long, starting this Sunday at 7 p.m. Local teenage musicians play this weekend as part of the free concert series hosted by Courtenay Recreation. Keisja Cox starts the evening. Keisja is a singer, songwriter, and positive youth leader, all at the age of 15. This dedicated young musician will perform her original songs. Keisja has performed for many audiences showcasing her work and her quiet confidence resonates on stage and through her writing. This past May, she, Stephanie Formosa and Helen Austin wrote the winning song in the Great Canadian Song Race! called But I Like It. Next up Sunday is Blind Amusement, runner-up prize winners at the Canada Day Battle of the Bands. Blind Amusement is a rock band with its own sound. Graham Dyer, 18, on vocals; Nathan Turnbull, 14, on bass; Jesse Turnbull, 17, on drums and Sean Elliot, 16, on lead guitar are Blind Amusement. They have been together for less than a year and have written numerous songs. They pride themselves on their originality. This music is for those who like good old rock and roll.

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The concert schedule is subject to change. At this moment, the following performers are scheduled: July 28 — Fiddle Jam. The Comox Valley’s favourite fiddlers play on a summer evening. Aug. 4 — no concert. Aug. 11 — Blues Legends will feature blues artists from the

Comox Valley. Aug. 18 — Country Pickin’ will offer country music favourites by an all-star country band. Aug. 25 — Reunion will be seven ageless rockers playing great party music from the ‘70s and ‘80s. Sept. 1 — Darrell and Saskia are now known as Great Plains.

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The oil painter‘considered’ Oil painters often take their artistic licence to extremes. They throw out the colour wheel and other ‘rules’ of painting. A sky becomes purple, an ocean becomes orange. Ron Bridge is a different kind of artist. While his palette is definitely playful, his approach is more considered. Instead of the drama often created by his peers, he seems to be gently inviting you to see traces of colour and texture that you hadn’t noticed before. In a rock’s surface, across a snow scene, on a sunlit river. It’s a result reminiscent of the camera’s ability to catch things that are unseen to the naked eye. But unlike

PAINTER RON BRIDGE has an exhibit this weekend at the Filberg Lodge in Comox.

photography’s ties to realism, Ron clearly feels no pressure to replicate the details exactly as they were. Where he manipulates his artistic license is by freely suggesting colours where there aren’t any. Or are there? You’re left with a renewed appreciation of the natural world. And the next time you wander past a silver birch, you might find yourself stopping to see if it really does have flecks of pink and blue. Ron Bridge’s solo show is at the Filberg Lodge in Comox on July 20 and 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry is free and everyone is welcome. — Ron Bridge

These bowls come with chili USING A TYPEWRITER, Barbara Hall of Courtenay banged out her self-published first novel.

Mystery called whopper When longtime Courtenay resident Barbara Hall sat down at a 50-year-old typewriter, the words just flowed onto the paper as she typed her first novel in her hunt-andpeck mode. Several months later, Hall announces that she has successfully self-published her first novel, Hunters: Killers, which she calls a “whopper of a mystery.” She cites the assistance of Courtenay’s Linda Graceffo, owner of The Writer Connection, as key to taking this project from a transcribed manuscript to a professionally designed and printed book “that looks as good as any of the famous authors’ books.” The back of the book serves as a tease, saying, “This is the story of a heartless serial killer and his long, black journey. As life happens to him, and he meets more people, their lives become enmeshed. Very strange things happen…some good and some terrible….” Coles Bookstore in Driftwood Mall is carrying the book locally. The Writer Connection also got the book placed on Amazon.ca and Kindle. Hall, 68, is a native of Ontario who worked

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in banking for 30 years and then moved into a career in plant nurseries. Her hobbies include oil painting, reading, and now writing. Enjoying the process of writing a novel and then seeing the final product, she has already started her second mystery novel. Despite knowing that a digital file is easier to

work with, she remains loyal to her trusty old typewriter — preferring the weight of the keys to that of a computer keyboard. Although a book signing is being discussed, for those who wish an autographed copy, they can contact Hall directly at 250871-5532. — Barbara Hall

The Potters Place and The Comox Valley Potters Club will hold the annual Chili Bowl Day on Market Day in Courtenay this Saturday starting at 10 a.m. This is the event that has people lined up from Fifth Street to Nanaimo. OK, maybe that is a bit of an exaggeration, but it is truly a do-not-miss annual event. Chili Bowl Day will

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saturday be in aid of You Are Not Alone (YANA), as all the money will go to this worthwhile cause that assists the families of sick children who must travel away

for health care. The potters will supply individually made bowls, the chili and a bun. Each bowl will coat $15. The bowls will be displayed so that each customer can select their own bowl.

This will take place at the corner of Fifth Street and Cliffe Avenue in the courtyard just outside of the Potters Place. For more information, call the Potters Place at 250-334-4613. — Potters Place

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TAKE US ALONG

CADE AND REECE Johnston took us along when they paid a visit to the Roman Colosseum while on a trip to Italy in May.

BETTY ANN HILL took her favourite hometown newspaper with her to soak up some Mexican Riviera sunshine. 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.

THANKS TO CLEMMIE Fraser (third from left) who remembered to pack the Comox Valley Record, a few members of Comox Valley Probus bridge group and friends gathered for a picture while on a Holland America Cruise from Vancouver to Port Alberni and Seattle.

CELEBRATING THE 20TH anniversary of the “Up The Lake” gang, the group took us all the way to Comox Lake, Cumberland this spring.

MARGARET AND DAVE Kelly show off a copy of the Comox Valley Record at Fountains Abbey, a 12th century monastery near Ripon, North Yorkshire, U.K.

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Puzzling… Fun by the Numbers: Here’s how it works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! SOLUTION TO LAST WEEK’S PUZZLES

OUT OF THE ORDINARY ACROSS 1 It may begin “Here lies ...” 8 Like fables with morals 15 Sprayed like a firefighter 20 Composer SaintSaëns 21 Maui tourist town 22 Wash away 23 Like overly harsh punishment 25 Consolidate 26 Suffix with prophet 27 Calc prereq 28 Hosiery hitch 30 Transmission option 31 Coil of yarn 33 1985 hit for Sheila E. 37 Female graduates 40 Middle: Abbr. 41 Cello bow rub-on 42 Monkey of kid-lit 46 Upholstered footstool 50 Country singer Travis 51 Inits. on a navy vessel 52 Neighbor of Ger. 54 Apple pie — mode 55 Just makes, with “out” 56 1965 Marvin Gaye hit 63 Dial-up alternative, for short 64 Fall away 65 Cube inventor Rubik 66 Feeble 67 Noncircular paths around bodies 72 Homeland, affectionately 75 Big name in dog food 76 108-card game 77 Toque or fez 80 1967 hit for the Doors 85 Infrequent 86 “Star Trek” rank: Abbr. 87 Pilfer from 88 Singer Yoko 89 Leaks slowly 90 To no extent 94 Mismatched collection 99 Knife of old infomercials 101 — Kippur 102 Stream of electrons

103 Witches in “Macbeth” 107 Cantaloupe or honeydew 108 Body gel additive 109 “There’s — haven’t heard!” 110 — prayer for 111 Univ. Web site suffix 114 Beach hills 116 “77 Sunset Strip” actor, familiarly 122 Mrs. Bunker 123 Use an umbrella, say 124 Posts again 125 Hunter’s lure 126 Fusible alloys 127 Bad-mouth DOWN 1 “Lo!,” to Livy 2 Golf norms 3 Don of radio 4 Deadlock 5 100% 6 Tableland 7 Units of inductance 8 Chug- — (guzzle) 9 Suffix with Caesar 10 Mu — pork 11 Western treaty inits. 12 Pope before Gregory XIII 13 More nonsensical 14 Prison, informally 15 — and haw 16 Pizza herb 17 More irritated 18 Rocker Winter 19 Plow pioneer 24 Noisy clamor 29 Basic idea 31 Actor Jimmy 32 Granny, e.g. 33 At — of (priced at) 34 Item in a P.O. box 35 Part of NATO: Abbr. 36 Acne spot 37 Performed on stage 38 Lies in wait 39 Apocryphal archangel 43 With 115-Down, nervous and apprehensive 44 Part of i.e. 45 “... wife could — lean” 47 Injure badly 48 Jai — 49 DEA agent 53 “Shape — ship out!” 56 Alphabet opener 57 “May — of service?”

58 Burglar’s job 59 Missile’s path 60 “Deathtrap” star Michael 61 “For — us a child is born” 62 Guitarist Paul 64 “Green” sci. 67 Sci-fi power 68 Robert De — 69 1990s exercise fad 70 Bldg. units 71 Virus, e.g. 72 Not closed 73 Jay of NBC 74 Biblical verb 77 Belittling frat brother 78 Circus venue 79 Touchy 81 Bohemianism 82 Meanders 83 Question’s opp. 84 Turndowns 85 Like Brutus 89 Prince — von Bismarck 91 Go along with 92 Christie’s cry 93 — many words 95 Coloring stuff 96 Caméra — 97 Ones toeing the line 98 Tag anew 100 In the habit of 103 Crossed a ford 104 Get by 105 Like a charged atom 106 Cyclical, at the beach 107 — tai (drink) 110 “The — the limit!” 111 Markey of Tarzan films 112 Nixing mark 113 Stalin’s land 115 See 43-Down 117 English dramatist Thomas 118 Lyrical verse 119 Bruin Bobby 120 Peru’s Sumac 121 Campaigned Answer to Previous Puzzle

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Black Creek native next SportsNet broadcaster? By Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Justin Kelly of the Comox Valley is among a select group of 25 Canadians who have been shortlisted out of thousands of entries in an online contest to become a sportscaster. Next month, the 30-yearold Black Creek native will attend an all-expensespaid trip to a boot camp in Toronto, where he will showcase his talents, trivia knowledge, personality, broadcasting skills and passion for sports. The field will be whittled down to six through various on- and off-camera tests such as reading hits, interviews and sports trivia quizzes. Two of the six will be decided by online voting, the other four through an adjudication process. “It’s a unique experience,” said Kelly, who as a child ‘called play-by-play’

JUSTIN KELLY IS attempting to become Canada’s next sportscaster. for Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Blue Jays games with the sound turned down on his family’s TV set. “It’s a chance to have the dream job I’ve always wanted. Pretty excited about heading there.”

After graduating from Vanier Secondary in 2001, Kelly captained the basketball team at Concordia University College in Edmonton. He still enjoys basketball, men’s league hockey, running and surf-

ing. Kelly initially considered a teaching career. But next to being a pro athlete, his dream job would be a sports broadcaster. Following a stint in Texas for firefighter training, he

took up the yard-maintenance business. These days, he owns and operates Kelly Green Lawn and Garden in Victoria. The grand prize of the SportsNet Gillette Drafted search for Canada’s next

sportscaster offers a year’s contract to work on a national network. Contestants need to audition online. Kelly tried out two years ago but was not shortlisted. This year, his YouTube audition video took a lighthearted look at the emotional pain suffered by Canucks’ and other sports’ fans. “I like a little humour mixed in,” said Kelly, whose idol is sportscaster Don Taylor. “The goal is to make it to the top six. It’s a pretty cool opportunity.” The final six last season went to Boston before the winner was determined. Boot camp begins Aug. 5. The successful attendees will remain until the end of camp Aug. 30. The public can vote for Kelly once a day at drafted. ca, which contains a link to his Facebook fan page. Voting continues until earlyAugust.

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RILEY WHEELDON WON a PGA Tour Canada event in Fort McMurray.

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Riley Wheeldon of Comox was recognized as Canadian Player of the Week by Freedom 55 Financial at the conclusion of PGA TOUR Canada’s Syncrude Boreal Open Sunday in Fort McMurray. He placed first overall in the tournament, winning $1,500 as low Canadian on the leaderboard. A Highland Secondary grad who was a standout golfer at the University of Louisville, Wheeldon is maintaining a significant lead in Order of Merit standings. If he continues until the end of the season, he will be $10,000 richer

as Canadian Player of the Year. “As a Canadian organization, we’re pleased to recognize leading Canadian golfers throughout the tour for their outstanding achievements and dedication to achieving their goals,” said Mike Stewart of Freedom 55 Financial. Freedom 55 established the Canadian Player of the Week award to recognize top Canadian players on PGA TOUR Canada. At each tournament, the award is presented to the player with the lowest total score.

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Thursday, July 18, 2013 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

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Crew takes third in Van Isle 360 The Comox Bay Sailing Club entry in the Black Press Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race brought home third place honours to the Comox Valley in one of the most prestigious yacht races held on the West Coast of North America. A total of 41 yachts competed in five divisions with the Comox boat, Tripp Tease battling to third position in Division one as

well as third in the overall. The race extends over two weeks and has 10 ports of call. While Tripp Tease had her ups and downs in terms of finishing position in each of the 10 legs, she managed a first in her home leg. It was a proud moment indeed as Tripp Tease flashed past Alex Wile’s Black Fin acting as committee boat at the finish line for Comox.

The entire Tripp Tease crew is pleased with the result this year and would like to recognize and thank those individuals and businesses that supported their endeavour: Comox Bay Marina, Desolation Sound Yacht Charters, Comox Harbour Authority, Town Of Comox, Blast Sailing, Sunrise Rotary Club, Quality Foods, Wills Marine, Alex Wile and Oak Marine.

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Rink minx ready to rock With five wins and no losses, the Rink Minx roller derby squad heads into its final game with high spirits and high hopes, Saturday at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. The Minx are up against one of the house teams of Victoria’s Eves of Destruction, the Belles of the Brawl. The Minx were not victorious last time they faced the Belles in Victoria. This time around they the extra training, and being in front of a hometown crowd, will seal the deal. “We have a very dedicated core group of girls this season,” said line coach Junkyard, aka Sarah Ritchie. “We’ve been working hard and it has been

paying off.” This will be one of the last chances to see the Minx in action this year, so be sure to come down and cheer them on. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The whistle blows at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Children 10 and under are free. For more information, check the Minx out at rinkminxrollergirls. com, rinkminxrollergirls@hotmail.com, and on twitter @RinkMinx. The Rink Minx would like to thank their sponsors, without whom they never would have been able to get this far: Banner Landscaping, Wild Enhancement Seafood Society, Rollergirl.ca, and the Mex Pub.

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Victoria, Burnaby victors at Yew Bat The 10th annual Investors Group Yew Bat baseball tournament was another success last month at Bill Moore Park in Courtenay. Tournament chair Roy Taylor would like to thank all eight teams that participated, all the folks who helped make it happen, and all the fans who dropped by to catch some of the action. The 35-plus division included the one out-of-town team from Victoria and three local squads: the Brian McLean Yankees, Fisher Realty Blue Jays and Happy’s Source for Sports Indians. After round robin play, Sunday morning playoff action saw Victoria and Happy’s knock off the Yankees and Blue Jays to reach the afternoon final. Unlike the 2012 final between these two teams when Victoria jumped out to an early 6-0 lead, Happy’s took a one-run lead into the seventh inning. But the Indians were unable to hold on to the slim margin.

Final score: Victoria 4, Happy’s 3. In the 45-plus division, the Burnaby Buzzards again proved to be the power house. Playing against Sointula, the Courtenay Plumbing Twins and the Williams Construction Nationals, Burnaby played well enough to head to the finals against the Twins. With a mix of right and left-handed pitching and solid batting through the line-up, the Buzzards were happy to take the hardware back to the mainland again this year. Defensive play was once again front and centre this year. Whereas last year the Yankees’ Tony Super seemed everywhere, this year the Yankees’ Colin Willock impressed from start to finish. Special thanks to Roy Taylor — possibly the league’s next president — and his crew for the organization of the weekend, and to Amanda Egeland for her non-stop effort on the 50-50 draws. See you next year.

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Skuse leads Predators The North Island Predators were at it again last weekend, competing at one of the biggest swim meets of the year. Twenty five swimmers from the Comox Valley Sharks and Campbell River Killer Whales won 24 medals at the provincial AAA long course championships at UBC, taking home five gold medals, nine silvers and 10 bronze. The meet started off strong with the 12-, 13- and 14-year-old girls in the 800 freestyle. Gabrielle Wolfe and Amelia Elder put up best times, placing in the top eight. Brooke Lamoureux and Mackenzie Paddington reached the final. Brooke took control of the race from the beginning, winning in a best time and showing she was someone to watch heading into nationals. Mackenzie put together one of her best 800 freestyles of the year to finish third, beating some of the top distance freestylers in the province. Sydney Boyle, after securing a place in the final because of a late scratch, rose to the occasion and swam to her first AAA podium by placing third. Other medal winners from the first night of competition were Ben Neufeld with silver in the 100 backstroke, Lamoureux with gold in the 200 freestyle, Conner Skuse with bronze in the 200 breaststroke, and David Palmer with bronze in the 200 breaststroke. Day two of the meet was all about Skuse. The Killer Whales swimmer won the 1,500 freestyle by more than 30 seconds in the longest race in the competition. Next up for the young swimmer was the 200 butterfly, where he placed second with

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Comox football player helps BC team win gold Brandon White of Comox helped the B.C. under-16 football team win the 2013 Red River Cup tournament at Investors Group Field Saturday in Winnipeg. The provincial â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;tackle teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from B.C. defeated Winnipeg West 34-21, concluding the tournament with a record of three wins and two losses. En route to the final, White recorded an interception with seven seconds remaining to seal a previous win over Winnipeg East. The 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10, 150-pound White, who plays for the Nanaimo Redmen, is a defensive back with the provincial team. In the gold medal game, Team BC outscored Winnipeg West 27-0 en route to victory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Team BC came to play,â&#x20AC;? said head coach Sean Roden. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was by far our best game of the tournament. The boys clearly wanted it and came with high intensity and when we do that we have good results.â&#x20AC;? DL Zackari Vint (Kelowna Owls), who was named Team BC player of the game, got his team on the board early in the first quarter after picking off a tipped pass and running it in for a touchdown to put B.C. up 6-0 following a missed convert attempt. Vint, who finished with six tackles in the contest, added another score with no time left in the first half after recovering a ball in the end zone following a botched snap by Winnipeg West. Detailed game stats can be found at http:// www.redrivercup.com. Winnipeg West had defeated Team B.C. in the lone meeting between the sides during the round robin portion of the tournament by a score of

21-16. Team BC finished in a three-way tie for second place in the round robin standings along with Northern Saskatchewan and Southern Saskatchewan but earned the berth in the gold medal game on a tiebreak. Winnipeg West finished as the top team in round robin play with a record of four wins and no losses.

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ishing is an activity that takes you into the outdoors under a variety of conditions; however there are limits to some of the environments that we can sensibly carry out our fishing activities. Over time all fishers who angle on lakes and the ocean learn to respect the power of wind or I respectfully suggest they are at risk of not becoming old fishers. Weather — when we think in terms of rain, snow, fog, heat, cold and combinations thereof, these conditions can generally be safely adapted to under most circumstances. For example I frequently go fishing during rainy conditions and what I do is wear good rain gear. Fishing in hot weather, dress appropriately, use sunscreen, drink water. Fishing in cold weather, which is an important winter activity on our coast, you simply wear warm clothes, good gloves and take a thermos of hot liquids. A good rule to follow in most weather related situations is to over-dress with the plan of removing clothing rather than suffering discomfort because you neglected to allow for unforeseen weather changes. Wind on the other hand is not to be trifled with. Sitting on the shore during the declining days of your vacation, when you are certain the waters in front of you contain goodly numbers of chinook and coho salmon is more than a little frustrating. Pictured with this column is a frustrated angler who planned an early morning fishing trip to the Kitty Coleman Hump; however when he checked the weather report it gave the wind speed as Northwest (NW) 15kmp gusting to 27kmp. This told him that he couldn’t launch at Kitty Coleman. If he launched at

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Wind can also be a serious challenge when fishing small lakes from canoes, float tubes and punts. If motors are allowed it is easier to deal with wind drift while playing a fish. When you hook a fish from a human powered boat, wind can blow you into the shore and you lose your fish in the submerged brush. To solve this problem

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Heather M. Brown (nee Coulton) Jan 30th, 1942 - June 25th, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Heather Brown. She passed away at home in the care of her loving husband Dave after a courageous battle with cancer. Heather will be missed by her sons Michael (Barb) and Brent McCarthy; granddaughters Nicole, Natasha, Bethany, Breanna and great granddaughter Abigail; her sister Wilma (John) Poirier of Richmond, BC and remembered by her Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup family as being caring and compassionate from the beginning until the end. Thank you to Dr. Anderson, St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital and Hospice caregivers for your support. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer for Kids and Hospice Society. A celebration of Heatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at the Cumberland Community Church on July 21st at 10:30 a.m. Tea and sandwiches to follow.

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Robert Drew Berkeley Feb 22, 1933 - July 13, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a very special man. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Beverley June Berkeley, his three children Catherine Diane (Glen), Randall Drew, and Kenneth Allen, his sister Beryl Watkins. His 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, 1 very special god-daughter, and many dear friends. He is predeceased by his parents Maudie and Drew Berkeley, sisters Betty-Lou and Bernice, twin infant sons, and daughter-in-law Shirley. Bob grew up in Courtenay B.C. and moved to Cumberland B.C. in 1957. He enjoyed working in the bush and meat cutting. He was a hard working man who enjoyed fishing and hunting. Special thanks to Dr. Woldnik, Cumberland Medical Clinic, all the doctors, nurses and staff of the 3rd floor of St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital for your, wonderful support. There will be no service by his request.

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Aaron Gordon JONSSON December 29, 1941 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; July 14, 2013 Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved eldest brother Gordon. He was born and raised in the Comox Valley. He never sat stillâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he was always busy doing something. Gord, the mechanic, was happiest when he had coveralls on and fixing a vehicle or tractor. He had just returned to his home in Bradwell Sask. after spending 2 wonderful months visiting family and many friends in the valley. He loved spending time on the family farm but missed his family in Sask. Gordon leaves behind 3 children Gary (Deb), Robert (Kristina) and Tammy Comeau (Dave). Also 5 grandchildren Grant, Brooke, Mark, Jimmy and Philip and his constant furry companion â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cowboyâ&#x20AC;?. Predeceased by his parents Jennie and Gunnar Jonsson and brother Ray. Survived by his 6 siblings Anna DeLucry, Naida Hiebert, Edith Molland, Melvin (Janis), Allan and Bev Anderson (Stuart) and many other nieces and nephews. A service will be held in Bradwell, Sask. where he will be laid to rest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carry On Gordâ&#x20AC;?. God will keep you safe till we meet again. The Jonsson Family

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The Comox Recreation Department is now accepting fall resumes from those interested in instructing children’s recreation programs. Candidates must be available to work weekday afternoons and must have experience working with children ages 5-11 years. The ability to create and implement your own program ideas is of utmost importance. Candidates must have had a recent criminal record check. Emergency First Aid certificate is desirable. Submit resume to the Comox Recreation Centre:

LOST: blue Nikon digital camera AW100. Between Buckley Bay and Tsable River in low tide. $150 reward. Please call 250-897-5438. LOST WHITE & blue car seat cushion, Comox ferry terminal area. 250-338-9500.

1855 Noel Ave., Comox V9M 2H4 • Fax: 250.339.0814

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FIREARMS TRAINING & C.O.R.E.

LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Rose Alma Lucille Marie Vander Maaten, deceased, formerly of 3869 Howard Avenue, (Royston) Courtenay, BC V0R 2V0, are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor c/o Holland Cameron, Barristers & Solicitors, 1779 Comox Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 3L9, before the 15th day of August, 2013 after which date the Estate assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims of which it has notice.

Summer Daycare Licensed Daycare, ECE staff, serving valley for 13 years. Ceramics, arts, crafts, hockey, soccer etc. Located at Huband Park Elem. facility next to school. 730-530 M-F $20 day. Call 250-792-0164

AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666). www.al-anon.alateen.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Call day or night. 250-338-8042

Nar-Anon can help if you are affected by someone’s use of drugs. Group meets every Wed. 7:30pm at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Society in Courtenay. Contacts: Jack 334-3485 or Nora 871-1939

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: KEYS on 12th near Hobson. Call to claim (250)703-2533

Granlund Fire Arms 250-286-9996 2nd Hand Military Store 250-337-1750 Tyee Marine 250-334-2942

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CELEBRATIONS

• Birthdays • Weddings • Special Occasions •

FamilyAlbum Ph. 250-338-5811 features@comoxvalleyrecord.com Deadlines: Tues. 12 noon and Fri. 12 noon

Wedding Announcement! Rosie & Bobby

would like to invite all friends & family to our wedding on Sat, July 27 @ 2pm Buffet to follow 2425 Lake Trail Rd. No Gifts, thank you! Relaxed Country Dress. BYO chair, wine & buffet item. Parking along Arden Rd. RSVP Wendy: 250-339-9299

NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS

PERSONALS

Two pieces of ID required. For info contact:

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

John Vander Maaten, Jr. Executor c/o Holland Cameron Solicitors for the Estate 1779 Comox Avenue Comox, B.C. V9M 3L9

Re: The Estate of Kenneth Oren Barkley also known as Ken Barkley, deceased, formerly of 2540 Macauly Road, Black Creek, BC V9J 1B6. Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executrix named hereunder c/o Messrs Krugel & Company, 102 - 635 Fitzgerald Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2R4 on or before August 19, 2013 after which date the Executrix will distribute said estate among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice. BARBARA ANN GLOVER EXECUTRIX

Non Restricted & restricted. C.O.R.E. Course starts: Fri. July 19 6pm-10pm Sat. July 21 8am-noon C.O.R.E. continues July 22, 23, 24 6pm-10pm

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING Registered Care Aides and Housekeepers

for Courtenay/Comox/Campbell River Areas Part-time/Casual Flexible Hours Must have Current First Aid and CPR Fax resume to 250.334.8571 or email to shirley_robertson@wecare.ca HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

COMOX VALLEY NISSAN IS LOOKING FOR A SALESPERSON WE BELIEVE • in honesty • in accountability • that the harder you work, the luckier you’ll get • that the customer is always right If you believe these things, we want to hear from you. Please drop résumé in confidence to:

Matt Powsey, or New Car Manager

Dave Bennett Used Car Manager

COMOX VALLEY NISSAN 535 Silverdale Crescent, Courtenay CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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HELP WANTED

RECREATION PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS WANTED

FOUND: REFLECTOR pant cuffs for bike riding. Call (250)339-6454.

CHILDREN

HELP WANTED

CanScribe Education

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NOW HIRING

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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:

Area Planner Holberg Welder Holberg

Pay & Benefits Supervisor Nanaimo Pay & Benefits Specialist Nanaimo Heavy Duty Mechanic North Island 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

Join Our Team OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTANT Marine Harvest is the world’s leading producer of farmed salmon. We are currently seeking an Operational Accountant for our Campbell River office. In this role you will be responsible for working directly with operations and plant staff to track and manage costs, developing weekly and monthly reports, conducting variance analysis, and handling related accounting duties . The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting designation and have several years of related accounting experience, preferably in a production or manufacturing environment. You must have a proven track record of working effectively with line management to analyze production costs and operations to identify cost improvement. We offer a competitive compensation package and challenging work. Please view the full posting on our website at www.marineharvestcanada.com and apply as directed.

Strong together in all we do!

Kindergarten Teacher

There is a full-time Kindergarten position being offered at Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School available for the 20132014 school year, starting on August 26, 2013. This is a one year position with the possibility of continuation. Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School is a band operated Independent (Group 2) School. It is located in Port Hardy, on Northern Vancouver Island. The school enrolls 120 students from Nursery to Grade 7. It employs 30 staff members (12 teachers). The average class size is 15. The facility is modern and was built in 1997. There is excellent continuity in the staff and the school enjoys a great reputation. Community involvement is very important and there is good support from parents and Band Council. Job Requirements: • A genuine love and natural rapport with young children • Knowledge of BC Ministry prescribed learning outcomes • Previous experience in Kindergarten is an asset • Knowledge and appreciation of BC First Nations people • Willing to work collaboratively with a dedicated staff including a school based team • A willingness to learn and grow professionally • Capacity to interact positively with students, parents, staff, and community • Knowledge and experience using technology including iPads is an asset • Committed to engaging children in extra-curricular activities ª A willingness to participate in cultural, school, and community events Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Applications must include a cover letter, a complete resume including references, a copy of BC College of Teachers’ certiﬁcate and a copy of ofﬁcial transcripts indicating degree(s) earned. Successful completion of Criminal Record Check will be required. Closing date for the positions is July 19, 2013 at 3:00 pm. Interviews will be held in Port Hardy during the week of July 22, 2013. Please fax, mail, or e-mail applications to: Reed Allen, Principal Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School Box 1799 Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 Tel: (250) 949-7743 Fax: (250) 949-7422 Email: rallen@gwanak.bc.ca

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

ALL CASH Drink/Snack Vending Business Route. Complete Training. Small Investment Required. 1-888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co

GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

HELP WANTED ABORITIST/TREE CLIMBER for busy tree service. Must be experienced, work safely & quickly. Great pay for right guy. Call Chad, (250)8975254. An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta. BARTENDER & SERVER, P/T, for Griffin Pub. Flexible schedule. Require Squirrel, Serving it Right and Lotto certificate. Please apply with resume to 1185 Kilmorley Road, Comox.

Casual/On Call Shelter Workers Needed

Required for Salvation Army Evergreen Shelter. Must have Current First Aid / Food Safe / WHMIS. Send Letter & Resume to: oceancresthr@gmail.com 291 McLean St, Campbell River, BC V9W 2M4. Close date July 22,2013 F/T EXPERIENCED Retail Sales Clerk required. Apply at Preloved Fashions, 307-D 14th St. Courtenay. GRIFFIN PUB Beer & Wine Store is hiring an experienced Clerk. Please apply with resume to 1185 Kilmorley Road, Comox.

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED $1000 HIRING BONUS full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Courtenay location. Guaranteed $12/hour, 25% profit sharing,paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Phone 1-866-4724339 today for an interview.

Part-Time Coordinator Comox Valley Senior Peer Counselling Society Non-profit society requires Co-ordinator to oversee all programs under the Umbrella of CV Senior Peer Counselling Society. Must have a background in one of the health care disciplines such as nursing, social work or counselling; experience working with seniors, volunteers and volunteer boards of directors. Also, requires experience in, office administration and ability to use various computer programs. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, and strong coordination, organization, and leadership abilities.

GRIFFIN PUB is hiring experienced P/T cook. Please email resume griffinpub@shaw.ca

For a complete job description, please reply in conﬁdence to email: seniorpeercounselling @shaw.ca Resumes will be received until Friday, August 2, 2013.

HELP WANTED

Y.A.N.A. is seeking applications for a

Community Relations Coordinator Contract Position 10 hrs/week

The successful candidate will provide leadership in implementing community awareness, marketing and fundraising plans. E-mail info@yanacomoxvalley.com to request a job description. Resumés will be accepted until 6pm on August 2, 2013. www.yanacomoxvalley.com • 250-871-0343

ARENA OPERATOR Glacier Gardens Arena 19 Wing Comox

Permanent Full-Time Position (seasonal) Permanent Part-Time Position (seasonal) Casual Position (Sept 2013-March 2014) The Arena Operator greets visitors, establishes nature of business and directs them to appropriate area or person. He/she monitors and maintains the ice rink, opens and closes the facility, ensures safety and enforces rules concerning conduct and use of equipment. The Arena Operator also maintains facility logs. Qualifications: - High school diploma and some years experience in a related field OR - An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered AND - Current CPR and basic First Aid qualifications - Valid BC driver’s license (BC) - Must hold a minimum of a Refrigeration Safety Awareness Certificate - BC Ice Facility Operators Certification or 5th Class Engineering Certification an Asset Salary: 17.54/hr. Successful candidates will be prepared to commence employment 03 September 2013. Eligible candidates should submit a resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfil all position requirements by mail to: NPF HR Manager, 19 Wing Comox, P.O. Box 1000, Stn Main, Lazo, BC V0R 2K0, by email to npfhrcomox@cfmws. com or fax to 250-339-8168 or online at www.cfmws. com. Applications must be received by 23:59 hrs on 21 July 2013.

COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, July 18, 2013

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

HELP WANTED

ESCORTS

NEWSPAPER

SKYLINE TREE Service is now accepting resumes for Groundman position. Must have valid BC Drivers license. Also resumes are being accepted for Qualified climbers. Must have experience & valid drives liscense. Send resume to:

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

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

250-338-0725 Carriers Needed Substitute Carrier Needed COURTENAY

RTE # 230 Piercy Ave & 17th St RTE # 376 Hawk, Hobson, Droke, Brant, Teal, Browning

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MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVENUE COURTENAY OFFICE ASSISTANT 28 hours per week $15.00 per hour, local office, telephone reception, some bookkeeping, strong PC skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Please reply C/O DRAWER # 4536 Comox Valley Record, 735 McPhee Ave, Courtenay V9N 2Z7 PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Certified Hand Fallers • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Log Loader Operator • Grapple Yarder Operators • Boom Boat Operator • Chasers • Hooktenders • 2nd Loaders-Buckermen • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

LEGAL NOTICE Tenant: Douglas Waldbrook 1904B Knight Rd, Comox, BC. Landlord: C. Lutz 1904B Knight Rd, BC. Contents of 1904B Comox Valley Ornamental Concrete will be disposed of after 30 days of this notice being posted unless notified tenant takes possessions, establishes a right to the possessions, or makes a dispute resolution or a Supreme Court application to establish such a right.

LOCALLY

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

Garage Sales

Registered Nurses Bayshore Home Health Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking RN’s for all shifts, in the Courtenay and Campbell River areas to work with children with complex care needs who may have a tracheostomy and ventilation. If you love working with children, we would be delighted to hear from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training, as well as trach/vent courses. Please send your resume and cover letter to our Burnaby location: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

Human Resources Coordinator This newly created full-time, two-year term position will be responsible for overseeing the human resources requirements of the KDC. The coordinator works in a team environment and provides support to the KDC in the administration associated with day-to-day Human Resource related operations such as benefits administration, training and capacity building, performance management, policy development/recommendations, and recruitment. To receive a comprehensive job description, please email: admikdc@uniserve.com. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume, three professional references, and salary expectations to: KDC Administrator, PO Box 489, Campbell River BC V9W 5C1, fax to 1-250-3268, or email admikdc@uniserve.com by July 24, 2013.

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2546 Hebrides Cres. Moving Sale! Saturday, July 20th. 8:00am-12:00pm. Games, toys, kids clothes, small furniture, household items. 634 Pritchard Rd, Comox Sat. 20 July, 9am-1pm. Multifamily, something for everyone, sm appliances, tools, household items, bikes, sports equip, musical instruments, yu-gi-oh cards BLACK CREEK- 8983 Oakes Rd, Sat, July 20, 8am-3pm. Multi-family sale! fishing rods, furniture, table saw, windows, doors, vanity, stroller, crib, books, hostas and much more. Comox 1270 Guthrie Road, Brookside Estates, Saturday July 20th, 8am-2pm. Multi unit garage sale. COMOX- 1412 Dogwood Ave, Sat, July 20, 7:30-11:30. Canoe, camping, canning jars, tools, dinette, kitchen stuff, fishing gear and misc.... COMOX 1962 Richardson Ave, Sat July 20, 8am-noon. Large variety of household items including kitchen tables and chairs. All must go! COMOX 2031B Hummingbird Pl, Sat 8-12. Household items, garden tools, yarn & jewellery. Comox 2100 Guthrie Rd. Saturdays, 10-3. Artisan Market: handcrafts. For more info or vendor details contact Debbie at 250-738-1058. COMOX- 2151 Gull Ave, Sat, July 20, 8-12noon. Lots of fabric, wool, yarn, sofa futon, ergonomic chair, clothing for kid’s, teens, adults, craft items, books (some french for kids) a few toys, PetShop, Lego’s, household items, MEC clothing, soccer shoes, IPod DOC, old electric carder spinning wheel picker (it’s a package) and much more. No Early Birds. Don’t Miss This One! Check Craig list for pics. COMOX: 306 Cortez Crest., Saturday, July 20th and Sunday, July 21st from 9am to 4pm. Tools, baby clothes, books, household goods and lots of misc. items. COMOX- 510 DEERWOOD Pl, Sat, July 20, 9am-1pm. Child’s dresser, armoire, office desk, lots women and childrens clothing, shoes, tools and more. No Early Birds!

COMOX- #84 717 Aspen Rd, Sat, July 20, 8-2pm. Please park on the street and walk-in.

COURTENAY 991 5th St. Sat 8:30 start. Household items, chairs, some collectables, clothing, jewelry, many more items.

COMOX: 950 Sandpines Drive, Sat, July 20th, 7:30am to 11:30pm. 33 years of collecting; Tools, survival suites, Coleman lanterns, tarps and much more. COMOX- (KIN Beach area)1014 Vega Place, Sat, July 20, 9am-1pm. Collection of kitchen, bath, garden items, camping gear, cat’s stuff, CD’s, DVD’s, books, toys and Christmas, outside bar/chairs & a variety of other items.... COURTENAY 102-4706 Alderwood Pl. Sat & Sun. 9am1pm. Pictures, artificial plants, pet supplies & household items, etc. COURTENAY - 1890 Mallard Drive. Fri. noon - 7pm, Sat. 9-4pm. 2nd & last sale - many new items. Gargoyles furniture patio home decor. COURTENAY - 1901 Dogwood Dr., Sat July 20th, 9-1. Misc. furniture, appliances and kitchen items. COURTENAY 1941 Urquhart Ave. Sun 8am-2pm. Dirt-bike, wheat bags, fishing gear, canopy, Everything from truck to teacups. Lotsa stuff.

COURTENAY EAST - 535 Upland Ave. July 20 & 21 9-3pm. Household, yamaha keyboard & stand, R.V. stuff incl 8’ x 16’, Mat. tools - bbq, many other items, near new bra for 90’s Tracker or Sidekick. Mens & Ladies Mountain bikes. 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 Sat July 20 8-12. 1759 Trumpeter Cres. Household goods, fishing, hunting, tools, etc. COURTENAY. TEXAS-SIZED used clothing, shoe & toy sale. Over 2000 pieces of boys’ and girls’, babies to teens clothing, lots of brand names. Saturday, Sunday & Monday, July 19, 20 & 21, 9am-3pm. 3348 Royston Rd. So worth the drive!

COURTENAY 2075 Stewart Ave, Sat 8-1. Big garage Sale. Early birds welcome.

COURTENAY Tin Town & 2412 Rosewall Cres, Sat 9am2pm. Multiple Garage Sales. No early birds please.

Courtenay - 2377 Fitzgerald Ave, Sat. 7am start. Large Garage Sale. Something for everyone: tools, jewelry, etc. Look for the tent. Lots of bargains.

CUMBERLAND - Corner of 7th St & Penrith Ave, Sat. July 20th, 9-12. Multi-Family. Furniture, books, craft books, craft supplies, collectibles, housewares & clothing.

COURTENAY - 2898 Windsor Pl., off Royal Vista Way, Crown Isle. Sat., at 8am. Wide variety of items - several households. Lamps, pictures/ frames, linens, tables, figurines, housewares, fabric, patterns, yarn, luggage. Quality clothes galore, all “as new”, some never worn. From 16 to plus sizes, some petites, white pants, shorts, T-shirts to classic-styled blouses! Exercise machines. Something for all! Great, great prices!

NORTH COURTENAY- 2704 Paula Place, Sun July 21, 8am-12noon. Trail-a-bike, bike trailer, toy quad, lots of little kid’s: Lego, toys, books. Plus more.

CANCELLED

COURTENAY 3100 Kensington Cres, Sat. July 20, 9-1pm. Crown Pointe, Crown Isle.

OPEN AIR MARKET- Saturdays & Sundays. 10-2pm, 2790 Cliff Ave. Farmers/Artisan/Flee Market all in one! Vendors set up 9am till 10am, $15 per space per day. ROYSTON 3892 Royston Rd. Sat & Sun, July 20 & 21, 9am2pm. Black Creek Lions Club Annual Garage Sale.Lots of stuff for everyone.

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CARPENTRY

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

GARDENING

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

In Loving Memory of our Misty Pearl (Blue Torte Exotic Persian 21 months). The Green family will miss her terribly, especially her pals Sophie (chihuahua) and Leo (orange tabby). She was a small package with a big personality. Accidently rundown on Dogwood in Comox. Please slow down, are pets are like one of our kids...

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS HUGE Burnaby Restaurant Equipment Auction - used equipment from closed restaurants & NEW equipment direct from manufacturer! www.KwikAuctions.com for info and to sign up for our e-newsletter or call 1-800-556-KWIK

UNDER $200 LADIES MOTORCYCLE jacket, med. Like New. Reg $320. asking $100. 334-3654 STAINLESS STEEL BBQ, 4 burners, side burner, tank incld’d, $125. (250)344-8440.

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS MR FIX IT Renos, vinyl decks, railings, patio covers, fencing, all int. work. (250)702-1377.

MISC SERVICES GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Women’s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606

250-350-7554 Free Estimates, WCB, 25 yrs. Experience

PETS LESSONS/TRAINING HIGHGRADE K9 TRAINING offers Puppy Kindergarten Classes Fun motivational training for ages 12-22 weeks. Very small classes for individual attention. Classes begin July 23rd JoAnne 250-334-4785 to pre-register now. Teaching good manners early prevents a lot of adult problems.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES). MOUNTAIN BIKE- as new, paid $700 selling $250. Upright freezer, $195. 12 gauge shotshell loader, sizeOutomatic, (1-stroke, 1-shell) $390.+ 10K Primus power and supplies, offers. Call (250)2863308, C.R. STANLEY WOOD cook stove, new gear with brick lined firebox. Excellent condition. $1500. 250-336-2364 or 250-650-3577

VOYAGEUR EASY Track Lift, personal suction machine, adjustable metal bed frame, locally made Aboriginal Spirit Board, limited edition picture Valley Visitors (swans & Comox Glacier). 250-339-5843. WALK-IN SIT down tub/shower combo as seen on TV, includes fixtures, ready to install, almost new. $1600 obo. Call (250)594-6550. WHEELCHAIR/RANGE. 2006 Kenmore Elite range, electric, self clean, warming drawer, stainless steel, smooth top, and more $550. Motorized wheelchair, older model but in good condition. $1000. Call 250-334-4394

HOMES FOR RENT

FURNITURE LIVINGROOM FURNITURE. Blue sectional w/ corner shelf inbetween & ottoman. $525. 2 recliners. Blue. $175. Very good cond. 250-923-3898

OFFICE MOVING sale. Nice office furniture, great condition: 1 reception desk & station. 1 complete desk work station. Both for $500. Call 250-287-0373. SOFA Set Brown Leather $1200. Desk $500. Office Cabinet + Wall Cabinet $100. Call/Text 250-898-1141

ELECTRIC SCOOTER 4 wheel Panther. Very good condition. $1200 or no reasonable offer refused. Phone 250-338-8499 before 8pm. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

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PARK PLACE

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

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

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

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

TREADMILL, Good Cond $125. Golf set, bag-cart, 8 clubs $200. Folding Travel BBQ $100. 250-890-0678

1987 VINTAGE 7 PIECE “Tama Drum Kit” w/symbols, good condition, $750. Call for more information. (250)338-5942.

200 Back Road, Courtenay

TREADMILL, HORIZON CT5.1, fold up w/ incline feature heart rate receiver, $150. Call (250)344-8440.

CAST IRON Dbl sink - $75. Wahl Dog Clippers - $25. Please call 250-338-2650

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

FRIENDLY FRANK

ANDERTON ARMS

LEOPARD PATTERN beige rug, 6x9, $40. obo. Call 250338-9500.

426 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay

FRUIT & VEGETABLES RASPBERRIES & BLACKBERRIES- Picked or you pick. McGinnis Berry Crops. 3583 Dove Creek Rd, Courtenay, 250-338-1678. 1pm-8pm, by appt. Call, email ahead: mcginnis@berrycrops.net

CEDAR STRIP Canoes. 1-16’red $500, 1-15’ $450 V.good condition. Marine Diesel stove (Alaska model) installation access & fuel tank incl. $500 obo. 250-338-1235.

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

ARBOUR GLEN

Beautifully renovated 2 bdrm condo located in NE Ctny features 4 appl, assigned parking, & mix of tenants and owners with vested interest in having clean, well maintained, quiet complex. Ideally located near schools, shopping & recreation. N/P. N/S. for Aug 1. $750/mo

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 $675/month. Immediate possession avail.

450-19th Street, Courtenay 1 & 2 bedroom available, in quiet secure building, close to Driftwood Mall and bus route. Seniors Welcome. Adult oriented and no pets please. Includes heat, hot water and basic cable. Low hydro. 2 Rental References required.

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS 1252-9th St., Courtenay Spacious 3 bedroom suite in a quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops, and downtown. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required.

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

PACIFIC COURT

ST. BRELADES

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.

CONDOS / SUITES / APARTMENTS

BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

CONDOS 1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay

www.advancedpm.ca 250-338-2472

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

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

To View, Call 250-338-7533

RUTHERFORD MANOR 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.

PASSAGE COURT:

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

TOWNHOUSES / DUPLEXES

TOWNHOUSES

Desirable third floor, 3 bedroom condos features 2 baths, 5 appls, assigned parking in quiet cul-de-sac. Located near schools, College & aquatic Centre. N/S N/P; starting at $900/mo. Available Sept. 1st

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 $715/month. Immed possession. Enjoy walking in trails & nature surrounding the Puntledge River living in this West Courtenay duplex. Spacious living area with 3 bdrms, 1 bath, 4 appls, & large deck. Nonsmoking only. Feline friendly! Pet deposit applies. $950/ mo. Available August 1.

WEDDING DECORATIONS. Retired decorator liquidating stock. Complete wedding package includes neutral colours of white/cream w/greenery, 1 large fully decorated arch with tulle, flowers, ivy and lights, 2 tall standard formal bouquets, head table swag to match archway, round guest table bouquets, glass tealight holders, vases, decorator fabric, tall silk trees with lights, much more. $1000/all, may split. 250-286-1453.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

COLEMAN TENT Trailer sleeps 6 has awning with mosquito netting and stove. Good condition. $3500. Please call 250-334-3698.

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, see online at: www.Burndrywood.com or call 1-877-902-WOOD.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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#250-703-FIRE(3473) Est. since 2004. Custom cut, split, delivered, clean wood. Well seasoned. All Fir available. FIREWOOD SHORTS. Gravel truck loads. 3-4 cords $300.00 call 250-338-7799

Borrow Up To $25,000

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

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REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

3-BDRM RANCHER, between Royston & Courtenay. Large living rm, dining rm, kitchen, etc. Wood burning F/P, oil furnace, baseboard heating. Carport. All this on .64 acre. Ready to move in. $289,900. (250)338-2222. FRENCH CREEK CHARMER 3 bdrm/2 ba on .23 acre. Many updates. Warm, welcoming & move in ready. $337,900. By appt. gardendelight@shaw.ca. 250-752-4741.

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.

CAMPBELL RIVER: 53-1120 Evergreen Rd., 1134 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath, 5 app, approx 9 years new home warranty. $224,000. (250)203-2221 to view. Kijiji Ad #481924149.

APARTMENT/CONDO

COZY COTTAGE on 2.14 acres a stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Gardenerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

8-1720 13th St 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $775/mth Avail Aug 1st 301C-698 Aspen 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $950/mth Avail IMMED

WASHINGTON APARTMENTS

TWO BEDROOM Bright and spacious south facing unit. Unique floor plan with cross ventilation. Huge, private deck overlooking garden. Recently renovated. Very attractive. Quiet mature adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and all services. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

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

The Washington Apartments have been extensively upgraded and the management has, for the past two years, taken positive steps to transform the apartments into safe secure and comfortable living accommodations with very reasonable rates that include heat and hot water.

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. ALSO ONE BEDROOM. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

Call before 4pm to view Washington Apartments!

Call Rob

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave.

ONE OF A KIND TWO BEDROOM - over 1200 sq. ft. Bright and spacious. Unique floor plan. In suite washer/dryer. Full sized appliances. Fresh renovated. Quiet, mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Security entry. Call David @ 250-3380267.

EDGEWATER 355 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM top floor â&#x20AC;&#x201D; river view. Fully renovated and very attractive suite. Excellent location just two blocks from downtown. Quiet, adult building. Well maintained. Security entry. Reasonable rent. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

COMOX RENOVATED Studio $600/mo and 1 bdrm $650/mo. Avail Now. 250- 702-5339

Apartmentsâ&#x20AC;˘Condosâ&#x20AC;˘Suites

SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave.

CEDAR MANOR 463 12th Street

2 Bedroom Apt, Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer combo. Close to shopping and bus route. N/S, N/P, refs reqd. $750/month. Ph 250-702-2750

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.

TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222

(250)-338-0330

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL INCOME POTENTIAL. 3 Beds, 2 bath up; 2 beds, European-style bath suite down. Quality estuary, mountain & ocean views. For pics, see Property Guys Sayward website. $249,900. (250)282-0009.

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)

OTHER AREAS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

20 ACRES FREE! Own 60 acres for 40 acre price/payment $0 Down, $198/mo. Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks. Beautiful Views, West Texas. Call 1800-843-7537. www.texaslandbuys.com

COURTENAYAVAILABLE Now! 3 bdrm duplex, 5 appls, hardwood floors, 1325 sq.ft. #112 - 1500 Cumberland Rd. $1100/mo. (250)338-4710.

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COMOXRENOVATED 2 bdrm mobile. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $750. 250-339-1772.

APARTMENT/CONDO

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

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. Also One Bedroom. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

BELLE AIRE 575 14th Street A VERY SPECIAL TWO BEDROOM in a unique, character building. Over 1000 sq. ft. Heat, hot water and laundry included in rent. Recent renovation. Quiet, mature adult building close to downtown. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

RENTALS

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

HOMES FOR RENT

WANTED TO RENT

DOVE CREEK 3 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Avail Aug. 1st. $800./mo. (250)338-5503.

TOWNHOUSES

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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.

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.

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $358,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

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

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca

TRUMPETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDING Modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 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 $1,100/mth. BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, patio, storage, res. pkg, N/S, Cat ok. Avail. Immed. - $595/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 KYOTO FRIENDLY BUILDING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 - $775/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. immed. - $850/mth VANRIDGE MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P (gas incl), N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $750/mth ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSE 2 bdrm, 1 bathroom, F & S, basic cable incld. coin laundry. N/S. No pets. Avail. immed. $725/mth $250 move-in incentive. Call Res. Mgr. 250-334-8602 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 Immed $650/mth BRAND NEW 1 bdrm/1 bath & 2 bdrm/1 1/2 bath townhouses within walking distance of downtown Ctny, 5 appls, beautifully finished interiors, res. pkg, N/S, cat ok w/ref. Avail. Aug. 1 - $875/ & $1,250/mth WALK TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $800/mth WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls, patio, 2 res. pkg spaces, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug. 1 $750/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug. 1 $650/mth TRUMPETER GREENE 3 bdrm, 1 ? bath 1,200 sq. ft. two level townhouse, 5 appls, garage, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. 12 - $950/mth ARGO COURT 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable & hot water incl., newly renovated, N/S, cat neg. w/ref. Avail. July 15 $650/mth. Call Res. Mgr. 334-8602 CENTRAL COURTENAY2 storey 2 bdrm townhouse, small cat ok, no dogs. $695. Avail now. Call 250-334-8468.

HOMES FOR RENT COMOX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, garage, fireplace, wood floor, fenced yard. N/S, pet ok. Avail immed. $1300/mth 250-339-2119

WAT E R F RO N T / P R I VAT E BEACH ACCESS 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, 2 F/Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, fam. rm., double garage, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Aug. 1 $1,150/mth Fixed term lease to June 30/14 STEPS FROM FILBERG PARK 2 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, 4 appls, gas F/P, carport & detached garage, fenced yrd w/irrigation, N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 1 $12,00/mth COURTENAY: 2-BDRM mobile home on Braidwood Road. Clean, NP/NS. Refs req. $800. Call (250)339-7566. COURTENAY- great Tenants wanted for long term lease, 3-4 bdrm Rancher, F/S, W/D, near town & schools, fenced yrd. NS/NP. 1067 5th St. $1100. (250)334-1806. EAST COURTENAY 3 bdrm 1 1/2 bath separate studio, 5 appls., workshop, close to amenities. NS/NP $1250/mth 1-250-857-7808 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.

INVITATION TO OFFER Lease of a Residential House The RCMP is inviting offers to lease a detached house on Hornby Island, BC. The residence must have a minimum of 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, be fully furnished and have a parking area for a minimum of 4 vehicles. The residence must meet BC Building code (1998). The requirement is for seasonal accommodations, from May to September, with a lease term of 5 years and two 1-year renewal options. The residence is required for May 15th, 2014. Interested parties, please contact RCMP Leasing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pacific Region; and Quote Lease Project #M2989-13L003 for an Offer package. Tel: (778) 290-2782 E m a i l : ediv_leasing.po1.ediv1 @rcmp-grc.gc.ca All Offers must be received by July 31, 2013 at 2 pm. Agents submitting an Offer must provide RCMP with a letter from the owner authorizing them to do so. The RCMP may accept any Offer whether it is the lowest or not, or may reject any or all Offers.

TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

1974 MGBGT Collector plates Value $4500. (250)923-0188.

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CARS

Houses & Suites 2-147 Stewart St 3 bed, 2 bath N/S N/P 6 appliances $1000/mth Avail IMMED 268B Mitchell Place 3 bed 2 bath N/S N/P 5 appliances $1200/mth Avail Aug 1st 289A Nim Nim Pl 3 bed/den 2 bath N/S N/P 5 appls $1150/mth Avail Aug 1st 649 Woodland Ave 3 Bed 1 Bath 5 Appliances $1500/mth Avail IMMED 2936 Lupton 3 Bed 2 bath N/S N/P 6 Appliances $1300/mth Avail Aug 1st

1975 OLDSMOBILE Toronado, $4,000. Garaged since 1982. Has collector plates. 104,000 original miles. Runs beautifully. (250)390-3805

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

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

549 Chemanius 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $900/mth Avail Aug 1st 7330 Artela Rd 2 Bed 1 Bath 4 Appliances $900/mth Avail IMMED

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

655 Moralee 3 Bed 2 bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $1200/mth Avail Aug 1st

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

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.

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

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TRANSPORTATION

MARINE

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRUCKS & VANS

BOATS

MECHANICS Special. Gold 1990 Cougar XR7. Have paperwork. Was in good shape, but in storage 2.5 years. Does not start. $500. 250-702-7885.

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SPORTS & IMPORTS 2006 Adventure 20’ Motor Home 83,000k. Excellent condition, generator, DVD, Awning, sleep 4. $29,500 OBO. Please call 250-338-8206

2001 4x4 DODGE DAKOTA P/U Crew cab. 243,000 kms. Asking $7,900. obo. Call 250337-5565 after 7 pm

2010 KIA Forte Koup - West Coast Edition. 38,600KM with transferable 2 1/2yr bumper to bumper warranty. Serviced regularly, Blue-tooth, spoiler, dark grey. Some cosmetic damage. $12,000 O.B.O. Call 250-871-0039.

MOTORCYCLES 2006 YAMAHA V Star 650 Silverado. 32,000kms on odo. Two tone silver on grey. Valves done 2000 kms ago. Bridgestone g702 and g703 tires with lots of tread, K&N air Filter, Floorboards, lower wind deflectors, windshield, and lots of chrome. Runs and rides like brand new! $4,000 FIRM. 250335-2262.

2006 Pioneer 18” trailer, dry weight 3400, fridge,stove,over awning, barn kept in winter. $10,000 obo.250-203-6428

2003 CHEVY Venture Van. 207,000KM. Runs well. $2900 O.B.O. A must see. Please call 250-334-7759.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

MARINE BOATS

1967 MOTORHOME 21’ Ford F-350 1 ton chassis, v-8 352 engine. 66,090 original miles, 4x6’ drop down rear patio, dual rear wheels, 2 batteries, 2 propane tanks, manuals, ideal for hunter. $1875 OBO. 250-3396044 or brwalls@shaw.ca

Subject line : Take Us Along 29 FT Fiberglass Sailboat, volvo diesel aux,moorage paid until mid Apr,2014. $14,900 obo. 250-337-5747

102,000 KMS. FORD EXPLORER XLS. 2002. Excellent condition. $8500. Call 250287-2009. 2004 FORD Ranger Edge, supercab, red, 120,000 KM, auto, 2x4, 6-CD changer, silver custom canopy, super clean. $7995. 250-703-4741

185 CAMPION BOAT with 90 h merc ob,very low hrs,very clean,many extras,galvanized easy load trailer with electric winch.$7000.250-286-9630

TRUCKS & VANS 1983 FORD F-250 work truck with heavy duty box, new radiator, 3 new springs, good tires and runs good. 250-3391675

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

2002-32FT. Southwind Motorhome. Triton V-10 bank exhaust, 5,500 w generator, near new Toyo tires, back-up camera, awnings and many extras. $47,500 obo. 250-758-4093

1971 GMC. 1/2 ton. $1500 obo. Extra parts available. Wooden box. 250-338-6826

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.

92 CHEV 3/4T Pick Up, 4x4 turbo diesel, auto, winch, canopy, boat rack, tow package, low KM’s, stand cab, extras. Excellent condition $6500. 250-339-3404

Time for a NEW car?

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

1986 28’-FAIRLINE Fly Bridge, $29,900. Twin 6cyl gas engines, 2VHF radios, depth sounder, 4burner propane stove w/oven, 110/12v fridge, electric head w/holding tank. (250)390-3805

1990 CHEV 3/4 Ton, long box, 4 wheel drive. $500. Call (250)338-5503. 1990 DODGE Pleasureway 18ft. van. $9000.00. Self contained, toilet, tub/shower, stove, micro & TV. Good condition. Call 250-752-9396

22’ CATALINA. Swing Keel, All Sails, including Spinnaker. With stove, potpourrie & radio, On brand new custom Roadrunner Trailer with brakes. Volvo Penta longshaft outboard motor. In PERFECT condition $7995. Call 250-757-8688, after 6pm OR Cell 780-916-4218 anytime.

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.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

11.5’ Elkhorn Camper, $5,500. Side entry model, requires 8’ box. HW heater, propane stove w/oven, propane/elect fridge, forced air propane heater, flush toilet, inside shower. (250)390-3805

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)

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!

2002 SIERRA 3500 Duramax 4x4 only 115,000 miles. Beautiful shape. $19,950. Go to http:bit.ly/duramx for full description, pictures & video. davidmatwie@gmail.com

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2008- 19.5ft. Discovery Bayliner, Bowrider inboard Alpha 1 legg Mercury Cruiser 3 litre, + Karavan galvanized bunk trailer with brakes. Many extras $14,500 obo. (250)758-4093

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

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

1994 39’ CARVER- excellent condition, over $10K in upgrades & maintenance, twin 350’s with electronic igniation. Must be sold! Asking, $79,000. Jim, 250-468-9374.

19’ FIBERGLASS boat with trailer. 200hp and 8hp Mercury outboards. Asking $6,900. obo Call 250-337-5565 after 7pm.

MIRROR CRAFT 14ft boat. EZ load trailer, 35 HP Evinrude motor. $2,500 O.B.O Please call 250-336-8600

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

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Treasure hunting safety Turn castoffs into garage sale gold tips for the savvy yard sale shopper

(MS) -- Summer is here and garage sales and flea markets abound. But as you search for that perfect treasure, be sure to keep safety in mind. Second-hand items, especially electronics, building supplies, appliances and helmets, may carry certain risks if damaged or used. If you are planning on reselling consumer items, check the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Web site for a guide on things that can and cannot be sold, and for product recalls. CSA Group, a leading certification and testing organization, offers these safety tips for yard sale shoppers. Second-hand items • Avoid electrical or gas products if a label from a recognized certification organization, such as CSA Group, is missing. Look closely at

the mark to ensure it matches the design and colour of certification marks from the same organization on other similar products. • Check wiring and extension cords for wear and damage. In particular, look for worn insulation and splices on the cord and loose or exposed parts on the plug. • Avoid purchasing used bicycle, hockey or construction helmets, as you don’t know their history or what damage may be hidden from plain view. More safety tips are available at www. csasafetytips.com. CPSC information on Resale/Thrift Stores is available at http://www.cpsc.gov/Business-Manufacturing/Business-Education/Resale/. TF136294

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(NC)—As the warmer weather is upon us, it brings many new activities, from baseball to picnics to garage sales. It’s the time of the year when people are purging what they don’t need, and is the perfect opportunity to turn their trash into your treasure. From outdated odds and ends to forgotten furniture, there is a wealth of worthy items just waiting to be found, reimagined, and re-purposed. Take a look at these ideas: Pretty in Paint Rusty metal, chipped paint, colours from another decade – these are all-too-common sights for the garage sale shopper. But look beyond these imperfections – and at their spray paint potential – and you’ll soon find some diamonds in the rough. Metal products, such as tables, chairs, garden tools or even watering cans, can receive an easy and instant update with a spray paint like Rust Protector from Krylon. It is available in a variety of colours and dries in just eight minutes, so as you create your new masterpieces, you don’t have to worry about grass, leaves or other particles getting stuck in a fresh coat of paint. It provides the ultimate protection against rust, keeping your new treasures looking amazing regardless of the elements they face. New Uses for Old Things The key to finding items at garage sales is to look at how they can be used in new and different ways. Don’t view that dusty, broken typewriter or vintage camera as mechanical pieces you have to fix, but rather as interesting design elements to be admired on bookshelves and mantels. Even old books can add a level of sophistication to your home. Grab a handful in coordinating colours to stack on a dresser or end table for instant eye appeal. Buy an old ladder and prop it against the wall as a place to drape blankets. You can even spray paint an old coffee mug rack to create a fabulous jewelry organizer where you can hang all your favourites.. The possibilities are endless.

Turn Treasure Into Sold If you’re main reason for getting giddy over garage sales it to make a quick buck, you’re not alone. Valuable items lurk at each and every turn, and they are just waiting to be snatched up by an eager buyer. Doing your research and reading up on collectibles is a great place to start. Generally, pieces with high nostalgia value will fetch a higher price tag. Think classic lunch boxes, comic books, sports memorabilia or board games – things you loved as a kid and that never seem to go out of style. You can also enlist the help of a collectibles expert to tell you everything you need to know. So, as you head outdoors this summer on a hunt for some bargain fixer-upper or forgotten gems, keep your eyes peeled and your mind open. The perfect addition to your home is right around the corner. You just have to use your imagination and bring it back to life. More information is available online at www.krylon.ca.

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THE SECOND NIGHT of Thursday night racing at the Coal Hills track drew many BMXers. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Local golfer Mark Valliere is playing in the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship this week at Laurel Hill Golf Club in Lorton, Virginia. He qualified by winning a sectional tournament in Washington State. After 3,020 entries it was down to the starting field of 156 golfers which was cut after 36 holes to the low 64 scorers, after which six rounds of match play will determine the champion. Brandt Snedeker (2003), Trevor Immelman (1998), Tim Clark (1997) and Ryan Moore (2002, 2004) are PGA tour members and former winners of the event.

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COMOX VALLEY WORSHIP DIRECTORY Church of Our Lord

BAHÁ’Í FAITH

Holy Communion 10:00 am each Sunday

Devotional gathering – with the theme “Healing,” July 22 at 7:15 p.m. All are welcome.

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

www.coolcomox.ca Anglican Church in North America

~~~ “The whole of mankind is in the grip of manifold ills. Strive, therefore, to save its life through the wholesome medicine which the almighty hand of the unerring Physician hath prepared.” Bahá’u’lláh www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041 250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

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Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre

COMOX UNITED An Affirming Ministry

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

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

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St. George’s 6th & Fitzgerald Ave.

Courtenay

“The church with a heart in the heart of the city” CELEBRATING 100 YEARS SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 am SUNDAY SCHOOL Nursery-Grade 7 Minister: Peggy Jensen 250-334-4961

Bay Community Church

of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning

www.centralchurchefc.com Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jake Hron

Val 250-338-7727 (office)

Comox Community Baptist Church Canadian Baptists of Western Canada

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 A.M. Pastor Rev. Clark Gietz

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LUTHERAN

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Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

2182 Comox Avenue, Comox “A place for you: John 14:2

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COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN 725 Aspen Rd., Comox

Service 10:30am Sunday, July 21 Guest Speaker: Rev. Charles Scott

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RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

Sunday Celebration

10:00AM at Brooklyn Elementary School

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”

Everyone Welcome

2201 Robert Lang Drive

Come where you will feel welcomed and received, stop trying to handle your cares alone, let us help, we care.

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2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312

1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

COURTENAY FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

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Morning Service 11am Evening Service 7pm

10:30 am

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(Old Fish and Game Building)

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

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

PASTORS: Peter Rabey & Randy Dyck 2963 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay (across from Arden Elementary) 250-334-3432 www.courtenaybaptist.com

St. Peter

Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925

St. John the Divine Rev. Fr. Anthony, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship

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