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Museum has received thousands of donations,” Lin said. “While many of these items are connected to Cumberland’s history, many definitely are not. “Until recently the museum lacked a policy stating what type Scott Stanfield of objects the museum would accept, so the status quo for Record Staff many years was just to accept Staff members at the Cum- everything, no questions asked. berland Museum have unearthed But we’re running out of room some treasures from the base- so it’s time to improve our pracment that have not seen the light tices to ensure that the objects of day for years — in some cases in the collection that are impordecades. tant are treated with the care Unusual medithey deserve.” The Colcal equipment, Inventory ProjUntil recent- lections secret society ect is part of a renewal ritual tools, fos- ly the museum process at the museum. sils, vases, pipes, lacked a policy New signage, events, instruments, dolls, outreach inistating what type community painted fungi and tiatives and projects will various mystery of objects the help bring it into the objects are among museum would 21st century. Proceeds items that have accept, so the sta- from the sale will help been dropped off fund future projects and tus quo for many contribute to the ongoover the years. Other gems years was just to ing development of the uncovered in an accept everything, museum. inventory project The sale runs from 11 include Chinese no questions a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 25 pottery, a Japanese asked. But we’re to 29 at the museum kimono, bamboo running out of at 2680 Dunsmuir Ave. bongs, a tincture of Admission is by donaroom. Tiger Bone and a tion for the duration of Toni Lin the sale. Second World Warera gas mask. Visit www.cumberThe museum is hosting a ‘Cen- landmuseum.ca for more infortury Sale’ at the end of the month. mation. “We’re selling all of the items Summer Student Carrie Poborthat we’re removing from the col- sa-Cox has been writing a blog lection,” museum curator Toni Lin about her experiences with the said. project at http://dodgecityoddiFor several months Lin and ties.tumblr.com. summer staffers have been sifting The museum is open seven and sorting thousands of items days a week until after Labour in search of treasures connected Day weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 to Cumberland’s past. “Over the p.m. past 32 years the Cumberland reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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HUGO RAMPEN IS executive director of the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival.

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Local funding for other festivals Scott Stanfield Record Staff

This is the second part of a three-part series about Vancouver Island MusicFest funding. Artistic director/executive producer Doug Cox said Vancouver Island MusicFest is among a handful of about 40 festivals in Western Canada that pay to use its site. Another is the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival, which has invested about $150,000 into irrigation, landscaping and riding

ring relocation at its site, which does not have electricity. Power costs run about $35,000 a year. But that event also receives $40,000 from the town — a $10,000 increase from three years ago. “We would like to see more money,” executive director Hugo Rampen said. “We think we’re responsible for being a major economic driver within the community.” Initially, festival staff used the money for capital improvements to the site. However, using the

argument of a significant return on the investment, they convinced the town that money could later be used for operations. A 2005 economic study conducted by college students estimates the event, with an attendance of 16,000, was responsible for a $2 million to $4 million economic impact in Salmon Arm. Since then, Rampen said attendance has topped out at about 34,000. It now assumes a $4 million to $6 million impact as the festival heads into its 21st year. ... see ARTS ■ A3

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Hospital work RCMP Musical Ride in Valley this week improves routes Site preparation work for the new $334 million 153-bed Comox Valley Hospital is bringing improvements to pedestrian routes around the site. “Enhancing and increasing pedestrian walking paths is an objective of the North Island Hospitals Project,” said Tom Sparrow, Chief Project Officer. “We want the new Comox Valley Hospital to be fully integrated into the community. Well designed walking paths support healthy lifestyle choices which form a key part of VIHA’s purpose and vision.” A new wheelchairaccessible walkway is now open, running along the boundary between the North Island College and the new hospital site. This 275-metre walkway offers pedestrians a new relaxing, landscaped route to and from the Lerwick/Ryan road area, as well as improved access to North Island College facilities and the Comox Valley Aquatic Centre. “I am pleased that this project is moving forward with site preparatory work,” said Comox Valley MLA Don McRae. “The community has already welcomed

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the development of the new Comox Valley Hospital, which will provide the highest quality care for families right here in the Valley, and I know that as people see work get underway that enthusiasm will only grow stronger.” As of Aug. 5, the section of existing walkway between the soccer field and the hospital site was decommissioned because it runs through the hospital construction site. Meanwhile, a new wheelchair-accessible walkway to and from Lerwick Road – stretching around the hospital site soccer field – will offer another alternate route when it opens in October. – North Island Hospitals Project

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They are on their way! The 32-horses and riders that make up the RCMP Musical Ride are travelling through Vancouver Island on their way to the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds for the shows scheduled Aug. 13-14. “It has been almost four years since the Musical Ride visited our community and there is no way of knowing when it shall return. So don’t miss one of the most talked-about events in our community this summer,” an event spokesperson said. The RCMP Musical Ride represents a colourful Canadian tradition. The troupe will perform a variety of cavalry drills cho-

CHECK OUT THE RCMP Musical Ride at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds today and tomorrow. reographed to music. As well, two wonderful pre-shows have been arranged for both of the evening performances slated to start at 6 p.m.

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perform on the 13th and two-time Juno award winner Sue Medley and The Back Road Band on Aug 14. B.C. Lt.-Governor Judith Guichon will be one of the special guests on Aug. 13 who will be awarded the salute from the RCMP ride. The Comox Valley Record and 97.3 the Eagle, two of the many gold level supporters for the event, are hosting contests to give away tickets for the shows. The community is invited to visit the stable viewing area at the C.V. Exhibition grounds (4839 Headquarters Rd.) Aug. 13-14, 9-9 p.m. (closed during shows). There will also be an oppor-

tunity to meet two of the horses and riders in the community on Aug. 13 at St Joseph’s Hospital in Comox at 10 a.m. and at Glacier View Lodge at 11:30. The stable and community visits are free of charge. Tickets for the evening shows are $10 in advance, $12 at the gate, children six and under are free. Tickets are available at the Sid Williams Theatre www.sidwilliamstheatre.com. For locations in town see www.cvtrs. com. Did you know we have had ticket purchases from as far away as Manitoba, England and Australia? Will you be one? – RCMP Musical Ride

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Arts boost local economies, argue festival folk Continued from A1

profit. “Costs go up but we want This year, Thompson Rivers University is con- to keep tickets affordable,” ducting an economic impact he said. One issue Salmon Arm study, possibly using a template created by the Prov- faces is high accommodation prices. The performer ince. “Arts and culture as an accommodation bill alone economic driver, I think, is totals about $80,000 over an important aspect of what three days. One means of offsetting we all do,” Rampen said. “People see the music or this cost is an outreach the visual art and they just project called routes and think it’s nice. But when blues — concerts are staged you get down to it there are in outlying communities people buying fuel, they’re that typically generate tourism revenue going to resbut suffered durtaurants, ing the recession If the they’re because Albertans staying in municipality weren’t visiting. hotels.” The festival E s t i - doesn’t think the makes money by mates indi- festival is worth profit-sharing at cate about anything — that the gate while the 70 per cent they don’t concommunity keeps of a $1.3 million bud- tribute to the arts meal and bar money. Last year, get is spent — then that’s Rampen said the in the Inte- sort of reflected community of Seyrior of B.C. mour Arm grossed R a m p e n in what you get about $7,000. says about usually in other Vancouver Folk 55 per cent granting as well, Festival artistic of that director Linda money is That festival Tanaka, who startspent in (MusicFest) is ed the Roots and S a l m o n contributing to Blues Festival in Arm. the local econoSalmon Arm, said “Our paysenior governroll here my. alone is a Linda Tanaka ments consider municipalities’ quarter-milcontributions to lion dollars. festivals when conI think all of those things are important sidering grant applications. “If the municipality for municipalities to realize when they look at the doesn’t think the festival impact of events like ours,” is worth anything — that Rampen said. “Salmon Arm they don’t contribute to the has really been hit hard arts — then that’s sort of by the local recession, and reflected in what you get we’ve been considered sort usually in other granting of the last hope because as well,” she said. “That festourism has really taken a tival (MusicFest) is contributing to the local economy.” knock.” She said the Vancouver The Salmon Arm event has lost money some event draws a significant years while others have number of attendees from been profitable. The same Pacific Northwest states. applies to MusicFest, which Similarly, about 60 to 70 per cent of MusicFest and lost $95,000 one year. Rampen notes, howev- Salmon Arm crowds come from outside thePage host1area. 13.JanineKevinBannerAd 11:29 AM er, that sold out does not7/23/13 “That’s a high number, necessarily translate into

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MUSICFEST ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Doug Cox feels the event is a victim of its success, as illustrated by this mainstage crowd at the 2013 festival. Photo by Mark Allan that’s a good economic spinoff,” Tanaka said. “If they’re (visitors) from offIsland, I would say they’re (municipalities) all getting a bit of a spinoff from it.” Cox identifies two problems in the Comox Valley. Firstly, the festival gets bounced back and forth between the City of Courtenay and the regional district, each saying it’s the other’s matter. The Exhibition Grounds belong to the district but fall within Courtenay’s boundaries — as do the sports and aquatic centres. Each Valley municipality and electoral area pays into the Exhibition Grounds service. Because MusicFest is a Valley-wide event, Cox

feels each local government should kick in funds. Before last year’s event, he said the Comox Valley Folk Society spent $400,000 locally, a large portion on suppliers of construction. “We are probably the largest spender to those parts of the community of any arts event that happens in northern Vancouver Island,” Cox said. Perhaps a bigger issue not discussed is a shift in the economy from industrialism to creative communities. The latter — which Cox feels is critical to the Valley — could refer to computer companies, selfpublishers or artists. “One of the driving economic forces in commu-

nities that are successful is that you want to draw people who move to the community who believe in a certain lifestyle of high quality. A huge part of that is high end quality in art, music, theatre, restaurants, clothing. “It means that young people who are going to be the economic drivers in any small town are going to choose to live there because of the quality of life. I don’t see any vision at all that leans that way from any of our local politicians because there’s still that thinking that way. “One of the arguments of not funding MusicFest from their perspective is that we’re successful, so why

should we fund you? We’re a huge economic driver in this community, we are a huge flag for the quality of life in this community.” Cox could name at least 10 festival attendees who wound up moving to the Valley. “It goes far beyond the finances that we raise over the weekend. Most of the communities in Canada that are blossoming do so because they support the arts with municipal funding, whether the organization is successful or not.” See Thursday’s Comox Valley Record for Part Three of this three-part series: What do Valley politicians think about MusicFest?

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The wildfire rating in the Comox Valley is extreme. While recent fires have broken out at

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An early-morning fire Thursday caused extensive damage to a Bruce Street house in Cumberland, but the occupants and family dogs escaped without injury. “We know it was started on the outside of the house and went up to the attic and then ripped across the upper floors of the house and in the attic,” fire chief Mike Williamson said. Flames were shooting out from vent holes in the house. “They work in our favour,” Williamson said of the vents. “We got a good extinguish on it quick…We had a knockdown (of the blaze) pretty quick. It was just a matter of going in and nailing all the little hotspots.” He notes houses with truss roofs are explosive at this time of year. Firefighters saved

most of the contents in the house. Attic damage is estimated at about

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Railway inaction‘slap to Islanders’ Scott Stanfield Record Staff

The Island Corridor Foundation says the time has come for VIA Rail to engage responsibly in negotiating a new train service agreement for Vancouver Island. A comprehensive proposal was presented after VIA Rail suggested it might consider an alternate plan whereby Southern Rail, the ICF rail operator, would take over operation of the reinstated service,

but the ICF says VIA has not replied. “Our operator entered into these discussions in good faith and has spent time and money to develop a train service that contemplated an increase in ridership, reduced VIA’s involvement and limited the subsidy,” foundation CEO Graham Bruce said in a news release. “For VIA to not bother to respond is very poor business practice and a slap to Islanders.” VIA Rail Canada is

a federal Crown corporation mandated to provide rail passenger service throughout the country. “VIA Rail wants to maintain the past service agreement while our operator is intent on providing an improved service and schedule,” Bruce said. The past service was a daily train from Victoria to Courtenay return. The improved service calls for an early morning train from Nanaimo to Victoria and then the

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Kelly Briggs donated the hair from his head. Tom Walton gave from his back and chest. The pair of employees at St. Joseph’s Hospital were among seven participants at the seventh annual headshave event Thursday that raised a little more than $9,100 for cancer and palliative care. After introducing the seven, hair stylists and waxers went to work on the two men before a crowd in the hospital lobby. Briggs, who works in the laboratory, has a stepsister and stepfather who have battled cancer. “My stepfather had prostate cancer,” said Briggs, a former firefighter with the military who was posted in Comox. He started at the lab in January. “I do blood draws in chemotherapy. You meet a lot of people in there. You get to know

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them, and you really appreciate everything that they’re going through and just to show some support for them.” Silvia Giles, who works in rehab services, donated her locks in memory of three young people she knew who died from cancer. She also has a friend who is battling the disease. “I think we all think we’re invincible, but cancer can strike anybody at any time,” said Giles, who works in rehab services. Briggs congratulates everyone in the hospital who has stepped up and supported the cause. “I’m just a representative of the lab,” he said. “I want to thank

everybody. I think it’s an important cause.” Hospital president/ CEO Jane Murphy took Briggs up on a $100 offer to have the stubble cleaned from his head with razor and shaving cream. The other participants were Claudia Brings (diagnostic imaging), Gerlie Netzel (downtown lab), Denise Sibilleau-Hawkes (maternal child unit) and RN Stacey Trudel. Past headshaves raised upwards of $80,000, thanks to the efforts of 82 participants. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Expect‘memorable melodies, killer harmonies’ The Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Society will present the third concert of their 2013 Summer Concert Series this Thursday at 7 p.m. with the Abramson Singers. The Abramson Singers are a Vancouver-based alt-folk project serving up memorable melodies combined with killer harmonies and an elegant (and heartbreaking) turn of phrase. Acclaimed alt-folk songstress Leah Abramson (formerly of traditional folk bands Dyad, The Crooked Jades, and indie-rockers Octoberman) and her band are influenced by American old-time music, classic songs of the ‘60s and ‘70s, and indie-rock. With members from Dan Mangan’s band, Headwater, Petunia & The Vipersand and Snowblink, The Abramson Singers write quirky, haunting, catchy and heartbreaking songs about surprising topics such as truck drivers, old maids, the oil sands and the famous Métis rebel Louis Riel. In these days of AutoTune, the freshness of their harmonies is a welcome slap in the face.

Abramson sounds like an Appalachian angel. Her voice sails in on a gentle wind. It’s melancholy but bright, sad but sweet, and so distinct that every new release feels cozily familiar. The Vancouver singer/songwriter isn’t afraid to go full-on choral, layering harmonies and counterpoint to blissful levels while the music behind her stays sparse. The Abramson Singers are touring to support their new album, Late Riser. Produced by Colin Stewart (Dan Mangan, Brasstronaut), this album finds the Singers with lush band arrangements, relatively upbeat tempos, retro organs and catchy melodies. Begun at the Banff Centre Indie Band Residency with Howard Bilerman (Arcade Fire), Tony Berg (Jakob Dylan) and Shawn Everett (Weezer), Late Riser explores new pop and indie rock sensibilities, but not without a firm grounding in folk songwriting. Ethereal, melancholic, uplifting and addictive, that’s The Abramson Singers and then

some. Tickets are available online or at Laughing Oyster Bookshop, Long and McQuade in Courtenay or Blue Heron Books in Comox.

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All proceeds from the Filberg Summer Concert Series are dedicated to the construction of a new permanent main stage in Filberg Park. — Filberg Park

Dickson’s art explores Sea and Shore Born in Scotland in 1918, Ruth Dickson has always found creative art deeply attractive. Encouraged by her artist mother, she occasionally won drawing competitions for young people. She wished to paint, but supplies were difficult to find during her teenage years in the 1930s. In 1949, alone with a young family in a remote logging camp, she began to paint greeting cards in watercolours, and then to use oil paints and pastels received as gifts. She received her first commission of three compatible watercolours there, then in 1952, she won first prize in Duncan for an oil painting. By 1958, she was a serious artist, had joined The Crofton Art Group, painting in oils weekly with Arnold Burrel and other well-known artists, and

was showing regularly. She then took an 18-month art course with Jack Wilkingson, then of Victoria. The class finished in the instructor’s studio. In the ‘70s, she participated in a month of daily art classes and chose to work in batik. By 1975, now able to pass on her art expertise, Ruth taught two-day workshops for 12 students. Her work sold well and, combined with her teaching earnings, she was able to enrol in the University of Victoria’s Fine Arts program during 1979-80, taking second- and third-year drawing, painting, printmaking, and poetry. Her artwork hangs in homes, offices, and collections in Canada, USA, New Zealand. She has created special calendar art and

museum backdrops, and has participated in numerous shows, in Comox at the Pearl Ellis Gallery and the Filberg Park and Lodge, as well as in Cowichan and Nanaimo. Ruth loves to express her love of her environment, but has not restricted herself to any particular subject or style, although she enjoys the realist style. Colour, movement and life still excite her, and she hopes her August show — Sea & Shore — at the Pearl Ellis Gallery will express this love. The gallery is located in Comox at 1729 Comox Avenue. For more information or a virtual tour of the gallery, visit www.pearlellisgallery.com or the Pearl Ellis Facebook page. — Pearl Ellis Gallery

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COURTENAY’S HELEN AUSTIN earned the 2011 Vancouver Island Music Awards Island Artist of the Year Award.

VIMA nominations open The 2014 (10th anniversary) Vancouver Island Music Awards are now accepting submissions from Vancouver Island musicians. All information on what and how to submit is at islandmusicawards.wordpress.com. The event is open to ages 10 to adult in all music styles. The deadline for submitting is Sept. 30. The theme for VIMA 10 is, simply, The Song, and categories are reflective of this theme. Nominees will be announced in late October, and the gala to

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arts, develop a sense of social engagement, provide opportunities for freedom of expression, get involved in community development and gain a sense of empowerment. “The mural, I think, is outstanding because it is unlike any other we see in the Valley. It speaks to the possibility of difference,” says Lisa Woolman of the Elks Lodge. “There is much untapped opportunity in collaboration of this type in the community. It is when we speak to each other across our perceived differences that we discover the best in ourselves and in others. “We have extraordinarily talented people of diverse backgrounds who contribute to our community in innumerable ways — and this should be celebrated.” The mural certainly achieves its goal. The City of Courtenay, a partner in the project, says the mural is successful in many ways. “The mural looks great and it is good to see the design and artwork of youth artists showcased in our downtown core,” says Randy Wiwchar, director of community services. “Community partners worked so well together to make this happen.” The mural can be seen from Cliffe Avenue and Simms Street. It is located on the side of the Elks Lodge in

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A COLIN MALLARD photo shows two boys rushing to the top of a steep metal protrusion on the wharf in Halifax. Some of his images are on display at Zocalo Café in Courtenay until Sept. 7.

Mallard shots show at café Local writer and photographer Colin Mallard will exhibit some of his most recent images at Zocalo Café in Courtenay until Sept. 7. On display will be photographs from Old Montreal, Halifax, New Brunswick, North India, Hawaii, and the Comox Valley. Come and enjoy. Mallard will also be an exhibitor for the Art and Photography in the Garden at Milner Gardens on Aug. 10th and 11 in Qualicum Beach. Mallard began using a camera growing up in England after the war. He used double exposure to place his mother in a milk bottle. Later, his black and white images of the old Boston wharfs in Massachusetts with its sun bleached wooden piers, rope and giant capstans from the sailing era, provided material for a month-long exhibition in Copley Square. Since then he has photographed life as a treeplanter in the late ‘70s, documented seiners and packers working the northwest coast. For the past several years his images have been admired and purchased by those attending the Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens annual events: The Art and Bloom Festivals in May and the Artisans Festival on Labor Day Weekends as well as local venues. Mallard is also an

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Valley athletes competing in wide world of sports Earle Couper Record Sports

It was a wild weekend for Comox Valley athletes competing at national and international events. Four locals were at the World Masters Games in Torino, Italy where on Aug. 11 they helped Canada West defeat Estonia 73-41 to win gold in the men’s 55+ competitive division. Larry Street, Grant Ashlee, Tony Edwards and Hugh MacKinnon (along with six players from Vancouver and Calgary) were also given a special award for sportsmanship, according to reliable sources. Street, who competed at the last World Masters event in Sydney, Australia, formed this year’s basketball team. The squad won their age category at the B.C. Masters Games in Abbotsford in April. Elsewhere, on the first day of competition at the 2013 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championship in Athletics in Mos-

AFTER TAKING THE Record with them to the World Masters Games in Italy, Grant Ashlee, Tony Edwards, Hugh MacKinnon and Larry Street will be returning to the Comox Valley with gold medals. cow, Russia, Cam Levins of Black Creek placed 14th in the men’s 10000m final in 27:47.89.

“I’m not really in the shape I needed to be, wasn’t as ready to go as I need to be. I’m going to have to

go back, have a good fall and see what happens next year.” Levins adds, “I moved this year, had an illness

issue for awhile, got married. A lot of distractions took me away from training, I need to be better next

year.” He will race again on Tuesday in the 5000m. Meanwhile, Courtenay’s Geoff Kabush (SCOTT-3 Rox Racing) finished 15th in the elite men cross-country race at the 2013 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Que. on Saturday. Max Plaxton of Victoria was the top Canadian rider, finishing ninth. Several more locals are currently in Quebec for the Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke. On Aug. 8, Chelsea Tancon of Comox helped Team BC secure the silver medal in women’s volleyball. B.C. lost a tough five-set championship final to Alberta; they won the first two sets (25-21, 25-13) only to drop the next three (25-13, 25-13, 15-9). Week two of the Aug. 2-17 Games started Sunday, and will see more Valley athletes in action: Gillian Ellsay, Jordan Duncan and Kia van der Vliet in road cycling; Mark Valliere in golf; Tyler Kostiuk and Jake Hooper (athletics).

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Tourney wins highlight busy golf season for Berger Earle Couper Record Staff

It’s been a busy season of golf for Terran Berger. The Comox resident has posted consistently solid results, highlighted by winning both the BCGA Zone 6 Junior North Island championship and Junior of the Year tournament. The impressive North Island victory came July 15-16 at Crown Isle where Berger shot a gross total of 75-68. That event was part of the Slegg Lumber Summer Tour which runs from May to the end of July. The top 20 point earners on the tour after a dozen or so events are invited to the Junior of the Year tournament, which this year was held July 26 at Glacier Greens. Berger, who plays out of Glacier Greens, shot a sizzling 69 to take top spot, four strokes better than Gavin Hollebaken of Mt. Brenton. The next stop for Berger was the national stage as he was one of three local golfers at the 2013 Canadian Junior Boys Champi-

onship. While none of the Valley trio in Sudbury, Ont. from July 30 to Aug. 2 made the cut, 18-year-old Berger was the top local, shooting 77-78 (+11). BC Golf Zone 6 encompasses an area from Honeymoon Bay, west of Duncan, north to Port Hardy, west to Long Beach and the Pacific Rim and east to Powell River. That means there’s a lot of good young golfers competing on the junior tour. And the Comox Valley is home to many of them. At the Junior of the Year tourney, Irvine (Crown Isle) tied for fourth, Nick Crookall (Crown Isle) tied for sixth, Alex Webber (Crown Isle) tied for 11th, Tyson Slater (Comox) was 12th, Matthew Perry (Glacier Greens) was 13th and Victor Choi (Crown Isle) finished 15th. In the girls division, Abigail Rigsby (Crown Isle) shot 80 to take spot, three better than runner-up Emily Adams (Mt. Breton). McKenna Fox (Crown Isle) was fourth and Megan Ratcliffe (Crown Isle) placed

ZONE 6 JUNIOR chair Pat Irwin presented Terran Berger with the championship trophy at the Junior of the Year tournament, held July 26 at Crown Isle. PHOTO COURTESY BCGA ZONE 6 fifth. More info and results are at bcgazone6.org under the

‘Juniors’ link. Berger’s junior season has wrapped up, but he will

be playing in the Glacier Greens men’s club championship next then the

Labour Day Storey Creek Open.

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World champion Martelle returns to Kenpo dojo Nine-time Submission Arts Wrestling world champion Mike Martelle conducted a seminar at the Kenpo karate dojo in Comox, July 27-28. On the first day, Martelle took the grapplers through several cardio drills and some endurance and core challenges. Then Martelle started the seminar with an escape from the mounted position and led the team through a thorough and

complex step-by-step series of submissions and the possible counter defence and then of course the counter to the counter – Martelle referred to this drill as the “lock flows.” For the second day, Martelle continued to expand on the lock flows that led to a variety of very interesting and intricate submissions. Upon completion of the techniques Martelle had the team go through four-

minute rounds of freestyle Kenpo sensei Don Roe is and Eric Pickford. Martelle also holds the sparring. Since there was a pleased to announce the nice mix of men and women following certified promo- rank of 8th degree black belt in Panat the seminar, this kration and Upon completion of the techniques Marled to some awarded exceptional telle had the team go through four-minute Sensei Roe g r a p p l i n g rounds of freestyle sparring … this led to some the rank of matches. Pankrationexceptional grappling matches. ist Delta Martelle Taxis (1st holds a 5th degree black belt in S.A.W. tions in S.A.W.: Yellow belt degree black belt). After and he brought with him - Jason Williams, Rache- receiving his certificate, some certificates and pro- al Wright; Orange belt – Martelle gave Roe the privmoted some of the students. Charles Allen; advanced ilege of promoting one of Purple belt – Gabriel Roe

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his students, and Roe is pleased to have promoted Gabriel Roe to the level of Blue belt in Pankration. For further information regarding private instruction in Kenpo karate or grappling and kickboxing classes contact Roe at 250-339-5992 or visit www. houseofkenpokarate.com For additional info on Martelle visit www.grizzlygym.com. – House of Kenpo

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would like to thank the following for their support of Canada Day 5th Street Mile 2013 Extreme Runners Courtenay RCMP Active Comox Valley Water Pure and Simple Thrifty Foods Quality Foods 98 Jet FM 97.3 (The Eagle) FM Zocalo Cafe & Gallery Shar-Ons Ladies Wear Cherry Wine Fashion Kradles Francis Jeweller’s Ltd Finders Keep Hers Boutique Comox Valley RV McConochie’s Furniture

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BC Ferries will be conducting upgrades of marine structures at Little River and Westview terminals early in 2014. Due to the nature of the work, each terminal will require a temporary closure. During these closures scheduled from January 12 to March 9, 2014, ferry service from the upper Sunshine Coast to both Vancouver Island and Texada Island will be provided via alternate routes. Customers wishing to travel during this period are advised to carefully check sailing times prior to travelling. BC Ferries will be hosting an information session in Comox to present finalized details of the terminal improvements, the alternate service plans and to answer any questions. This event will be held as follows:

Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 7 pm to 9 pm at Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community For information, contact: Darin Guenette, Manager, Public Affairs, BC Ferries at 1-877- 978-2385 (toll free) or darin.guenette@bcferries.com

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THE NORTH ISLAND Predators, from left to right: coach Darryl Rudolf, Jordyn Ryan, Kennedy Windle, Julianna Bartemucci, Conner Skuse, Brooke Lamoureux, Jenna Beaudin, Mackenzie Paddington, Ben Neufeld, coach Sarah Rudolf and team mascot Baby Jack. PHOTO BY KIM WINDLE as a silver medal in the 5 km open water race. Brooke showed the nation that she is a queen of the distance freestyle events, and the coaches are excited to see what she can do in years to come. Ben Neufeld (CVAC) showed he will also be someone to keep an eye on in years to come as he won bronze in the 50 and 200 backstroke. Swimming with confidence and a desire to win, Ben continued to smash all his goals throughout the weekend, putting together his most successful AGN championships to date. Jordyn Ryan also smashed goals throughout the meet. Talking to her coach before the meet, Jordyn stated that her main goal

was to make a final at the championship meet (i.e. place top 10). After having a great first day, making the final in the 200 backstroke (a bonus swim for her), Jordyn carried the momentum throughout the rest of the competition. She went on to final in every event but one, highlighted by a bronze medal in the 400 IM on Day 2. Jordyn showed she is a force to be reckoned with, and as her confidence continued to build through the weekend, so did her desire to win. Mackenzie Padington also became familiar with the excitement of finals. With six top10 finishes, including an amazing swim-off in the 100 breaststroke to make it into finals, Mackenzie was always

right in there battling for a medal during each session. Her first AGN championship medal came on the last day of the meet in the gruelling 5 km open water race, where she joined teammates Brooke Lamoureux, Conner Skuse and Jordyn Ryan in the Olympic Rowing Basin. Mackenzie picked up a bronze in what was one of the most exciting finishes of the whole competition. Juliana Bartemucci backed her teammates length for length the whole meet and when it was her turn in the pool swam a blistering 28.74 in the 50 metre freestyle – a personal best time that vaulted her to 19th place. Kennedy Windle was the team

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with a Western Canadian qualifying standard, which allows her to compete at the Western Canadian Championships next spring. The competition was the most successful meet in Predators’ history, with the team ending up with 12 medals, placing 15th overall, with the girls

team finishing ninth overall ahead of over 130 other clubs from around the country. Coaches Sarah and Darryl Rudolf were very proud of the swimmers. The team came together as a family, supporting each other in their goals and celebrating together with their successes. Any community, let alone small communities such as the Comox Valley or Campbell River, that are able to foster and encourage the development of national level athletes such as these swimmers should be over-the-topproud and we should acknowledge what they have accomplished. FINISH LINES The Canadian Age Group National Swim Championships should be marked down in our collective sports memories as nothing short of historic, a Sharks’ spokesperson said … Age Group Nationals is one of the pinnacles of competitive swimming in Canada for youth aged 14-17 … very few meet the rigorous qualifying standards … – North Island Predators Association

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Recycling open near Canex The Comox Strathcona waste management service (CSWM) and the Department of National Defence (DND) 19 Wing Comox have worked out an agreement that allowed an interim gated recycling depot to open Friday behind the Canex store in Comox. “I am pleased that the CSWM service and DND have worked out this interim agreement that will allow the continuation of a recycling depot for the public, and provide good access for users in the Town of

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It is with a saddened heart that we inform all that Iris has passed. Always a caring, genuine and spirited lady, she succumbed to her illness and is now at peace. Iris is predeceased by her husband and devoted companion Dave. Iris is survived by, and will be deeply missed by, a loving family. Son Michael and his wife Heather, grandchildren Madison, Jackson and Aidan... and Bowie (one of her favourite Golden Retrievers). Iris and her twin sister Ivy (MacKinnon) were very close throughout their lives; Ivy remained by her side with loving support. Iris will also be missed by a host of nephews, nieces., and cherished friends. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. Thank you.

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Passed away peacefully on August 4, 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta with her family at her side. Joan was predeceased by her brother Doug McCormack, father Cambell McCormack and mother Juanita McCormack and her spouse Ross Lewis Thompson. Joan is survived by daughters Robin and Anita Hutchinson of Victoria, grandchildren; Morgan, Mathew and Drew and great grandchild, Kaetlyn. Joan worked as a LPN at Cumberland Hospital. In Joanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leisure time she enjoyed lawn bowling, painting and reading. Joan was a long term member of sororities in the Comox Valley. She was involved in numerous groups throughout the years and belonged to Eckanka. Joan loved walks with her beloved dog, Honey, spending time with her many friends and family and recently her time and travel with her friend Bob. She will be dearly missed by many. Flowers gratefully declined, if friends so wish a donation in her memory made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. A Celebration of Joanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 11AM from Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Rd., Courtenay.

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Terry Nielsen June 25, 1965 to July 27, 2013 Terry is survived by loving wife, Tanya Harmon, stepsons Jonathan and Cody, father Butch Nielsen and his partner Hilary, mother Suzan Clancy, sister Kelly Nielsen, brother and sister, Kelly James and Keshia Clancy, and nephew Keifer. Terry was born in Vancouver and grew up in Cordova Bay, Victoria, attending Claremont Senior Secondary and, later, the University of Victoria to receive a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Biology and Biochemistry. He entered the field of aquaculture, and had increasing managerial responsibility within leading BC salmon aquaculture companies, out of Tofino. Subsequently, Terry worked for the Provincial Government as a Biologist, assisting finfish aquaculture operations to achieve compliance with licensing requirements, and more recently involved with freshwater fisheries. He was a consistent and passionate advocate of fish farming as an essential alternative to wild stock fishing. Outside of work, Terry loved surfing the breaks around Tofino, and was a gifted and avid runner. He gave tremendously of himself to his local and global communities. Whether it was holding the Canadian governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feet to the flames of their commitments to international development, active engagement with local Alcoholics Anonymous groups, involvement with the Comox Valley Road Running club, or his key role in Strathcona Sunrise Rotary in the Comox Valley, culminating with his service as President from 2012 to 2013, he brought with him a rich sense of humour, passion, energy, no-nonsense pragmatism and leadership that manifested his tireless commitment to making the world a better place. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Upper Gazebo of Marina Park, Comox on August 24, 2013 at 2pm. In keeping with Terryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own principles and expressed wishes, it is requested that flowers not be gifted. For those wishing to remember and perpetuate Terryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy, donations to either the Kenya Education Endowment Fund (KEEF) or the Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise would be welcomed with gratitude. Donations to KEEF may be made at http://www.canadahelps. org/GivingPages/GivingPage.aspx?gpID=29270 (tax receipts provided). Please direct donations for the Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise to PO Box 3576, Courtenay, BC V9N 6Z8 (no tax receipts).

Joan Elizabeth McCormack

Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fought Like A Girlâ&#x20AC;? until the end, but sadly cancer took our Marnie far too soon. Her infectious smile, kindness, and daring spirit will forever be remembered. Marnie was a devoted Mother to her beautiful daughter Shayna. She will be missed by her loving Mother Fay (Don), Dad Doug (Darlene), big sissy Corrie Mann, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Jim, and the extended Jewitt family. As a dedicated employee of both CCCU, and Coast Capital, Marnie, will be dearly missed by her loyal clients, and her extended Credit Union Family. Marnie found a special place in the hearts of anyone who crossed her path. Her strength, loyalty, and the inspiring way she lived her life to the fullest, was the beacon for her treasured collection of â&#x20AC;&#x153;good peopleâ&#x20AC;?. Our endless love for Marnie will remain in our hearts for eternity, with memories of her adventurous spirit, courage, awesome stubbornness and warped sense of humour. Marnie proved to be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;talented crafterâ&#x20AC;? (who knew?) which gave her an outlet to showcase her amazing sparkle that so many of us admired. She kicked butt with the RinkMinx, UROC, and was a passionate dart player, in both the Vernon and Victoria leagues. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shoes Bring Peaceâ&#x20AC;?.

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John Griessel Passed away after a long and active life. John was predeceased by sisters; Theresa, Mona and Mary (Nick), brothers; Al, Louis, Rupert and Gordon (Mary). He is survived by son Howie (Shari) of Nanoose Bay, grandchildren; Kevin (Kaila) of Courtenay and Danny (Vicki) of Courtenay, a special mention to nieces Cheryl and Hazel, special friends Jill Ackerman and Marg and Joe Hazelwood, who visited often and took him for drives. John served in the Air Force in WWII. He was self-employed most of his life and in his leisure time his passions were hunting and horses. John was strong, independent, decisive and courageous. He loved the wilderness and going on many horse pack trips into remote parts of BC. If friends so wish donations in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, #102 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1509 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, B.C., V9N 2K6 would be appreciated. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 2:00PM at Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Rd., Courtenay.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES LE MINISTĂ&#x2C6;RE de la DĂŠfense nationale cherche des Officiers du gĂŠnie des systĂ¨mes de marine pour remplir divers postes de civils Ă Victoria et Nanoose Bay en ColombieBritannique. Les candidates et candidats peuvent postuler en ligne seulement, au site Internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, numĂŠro de rĂŠfĂŠrence DND13J008697-000069, numĂŠro du processus de sĂŠlection 13-DND-EA-ESQ-375697, Vaisseaux auxiliaires des forces armĂŠes canadiennes. Les postulants doivent possĂŠder toutes les compĂŠtences requises ĂŠnumĂŠrĂŠes et soumettre leur demande selon lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ĂŠchĂŠance prescrit. http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/index -fra.htm MARINE ENGINEERING Officers are required for various civilian positions with the Department of National Defence in Victoria and Nanoose Bay BC. Online applications only through the Public Service Commission of Canada website, Reference# DND13J008697-000069, Selection Process# 13-DND-EA-ESQ375697, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet (CFAV). Applicants must meet all essential qualifications listed and complete the application within the prescribed timelines. http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/index -eng.htm.

COURTENAY TIRE shop looking for a Tire Tech. No exp. necessary. Reply to Drawer # 4539 C/O Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay V9N 2Z7.

CHILDCARE EXPERIENCED ECE support worker for 20+ hr/wk starting Sept 3. Drop-off resume with ref. at 295 Back Rd. ASAP.

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COURTENAY CHEVRON Town Pantry and Triple â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oâ&#x20AC;? at 600 Ryan Road, Courtenay, BC, V9N-3R7 is hiring two, Pmt, F/T Food Service Supervisors. $12.50 per hour. Rotating shifts: day, night, weekends, Stat holidays. Duties : Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of staff, estimate and order ingredients and supplies, may plan cafeteria menus and determine related food and labour costs. Drop off resume or email to: ss1682@chevronretail.ca

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HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.

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In Loving Memory of Phyllis Duncan Elrick Wellings Apr. 19, 1926~Aug. 18, 2007 and Kenneth Robert Wellings Dec.16, 1923~Aug. 15, 2012

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John & Lynn Fitzpatrick & Ron & Beryl Peplow are delighted to announce the engagement of

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A valid BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and a clean driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract are required. Suitable applicants will possess strong communication skills, appreciation for customers and a winning attitude. We have the latest equipment, a solid team and an excellent clientele. We offer a very competitive compensation package including benefits, profit sharing and employee discounts. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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HELP WANTED

Sales Manager Tyee Chevrolet Buick GMC is seeking a dynamic and proficient leader to join our award winning sales team in the role of sales manager. Tyee Chevrolet Buick GMC is a leader among automobile dealerships in the Campbell River area. With a large inventory of new and pre-owned cars and trucks, a huge opportunity exists for the right individual. Working in an environment of continuous improvement, the sales manager will be responsible for the day to day operation of both the new and pre-owned departments; ensure proper procedures and processes are in place and adhered to; maintain a positive and friendly work environment for the employees and make certain the complete satisfaction of customers is of the utmost importance. The successful candidate will possess the following: strategic thinker, results oriented, relationship builder, committed to organization, coaching and team development skills. Essential qualifications: 5yrs experience in automotive sales, proficient with computer applications, exceptional communication skills, people person, and knowledge of the industry and product lines. Preference will be given to candidates with proven successful sales management experience, particularly in the pre-owned area. If you have proven success in the automotive industry, meet the guidelines set forth and would like to be a part of our team, please send resume by email to the General Manager, Troy Roblee, at troy@tyeechev.ca

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EXPERIENCED BUCKERS and Rippers with current minimum Level 1 First Aid required for Heli Logging Projects. Flights in and out of full facility camps paid for. Call 1-250334-9734 or 1-250-703-4132 to leave message.

SUPPORT worker needed for a developmentally disabled young woman with severe behavioral considerations. Applicant must be physically able. Knowledge of positive behavior support an asset. HSW, SSW, HCA, or applicable experience will be considered. Please email resume to wisden9@hotmail.com or call 250-465-8102.

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. MALE YOUTH with special needs requires support person for two/four weekends per month. Criminal Reference check, references & first aid required. Training provided. Excellent weekend rate. Apply w/resume to Drawer #4541 c/o C.V Record 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay V9N 2Z7. NON-EMERGENCY Transfer Driver/Attendants (Comox Valley/ Campbell River) Medi-Van Canada, a non-emergency medical transfer service, is hiring driver/attendants for their wheelchair and stretcher service. Suitable candidates will have a Class 4 drivers licence and OFA 1-3 or EMR. Fulltime and part-time positions are available. For more information contact Greg at 1-250818-1879 or email medivanvictoria@shaw.ca.

TORBRAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY Torbram Electric Supply is a family owned national Electrical Distributor searching for a motivated, energetic individual who can fill a Counter/Inside Sales position to complete our Courtenay branch team. Experience in the electrical industry is preferred, but not essential, as we will train the right applicant. Full benefit package and profit sharing program are included. Please submit your resume to: jmiller@torbram electric.com We require a SENIOR ACCOUNTANT for the office of a forestry company operating on Vancouver Island and the Coast. There are several operating companies. The office is located in the Comox Valley. An accounting degree would be helpful and industry experience would be preferred. Please reply to Box #_ _ _ c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD DELICADOS COURTENAY, Help wanted, experienced, enthusiastic P/T kitchen helper. Available to work evenings & weekends. Food Safe certificate is mandatory. Serving It Right an asset. Please apply in person â&#x20AC;&#x153;before 11 amâ&#x20AC;? at Delicados on 5th Street, Courtenay

TRADES, TECHNICAL DALCON Construction LTD has openings for concrete forming carpenters, apprentices and labourers. Please email: (dalconconstruction@shaw.ca) or fax (250-743-5883) your resume to us. Competitive wages and benefit plan.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOMES FOR RENT

MOVING SALE. Panasonic Microwave 1200 watts Inventor - almost new. LaZ-boy Recliner - brown tweed mix -like new. Loveseat - blue, good condition. Coffee table & 2 end tables - dark wood w/glass tops, good condition. Twin size spring/mattress/frame - good condition. Queen headboard & armoire - medium oak - very good condition. Please phone after 5 PM - 250-334-9607 STANLEY WOOD cook stove, new gear with brick lined firebox. Excellent condition. $1500. 250-336-2364 or 250-650-3577

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LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

UNDER $200

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GOLF CLUBS - 12 Left Hand Knight, bag and cart $200. 250-897-0022

CARPENTRY

FRIENDLY FRANK

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

PINK PATTERNED rug, $50. Beige patterned rug, $40. 250338-9500.

ELECTRICAL

FURNITURE

ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-204-2168. www.bzzzt.ca

FINANCIAL SERVICES

STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca VCR/DVD PLAYER. Dual cassette tape recorder and player. Assorted VCR movies, assorted cassette tapes. Assorted Rookie baseball cards. Call for details (250)339-4038 or email: p.horgen@utoronto.ca

BEAUTIFUL ROUND oak table & chairs worth $4000 willing to sell for $900. 778-3462295

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.

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

WALK-IN SIT down tub/shower combo as seen on TV, includes fixtures, ready to install, almost new. $1600 obo. Call (250)594-6550.

GARDENING

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STEEL BUILDING Sizzling summer savings event! 20x22 $4,188. 25x24 $4,598. 30x36 $6,876. 32x44$8,700. 40x52 $12,990. 47x70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

HOBBIES & CRAFTS GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Errington) Offering felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies at reasonable rates. Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: grinsheep@gmail.com

HANDYPERSONS HOME REPAIR & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free estimate at 250-898-8887. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

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MISC SERVICES GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606

PETS PET CARE SERVICES PET SUPPLIES Online! Thousands of products to choose from. Take 15% off your order with coupon code: SALE15 Sale runs till the end of August. www.petland.ca 1-855839-0555.

ESTHETIC BED, manicure table, facial machine, mag lamp,hot stone roaster & stones. Reasonable price. 250-830-4973/250-830-3314. MAGNIFICENT EAGLE â&#x20AC;&#x153;Early Riserâ&#x20AC;?, Norman Marshall signed & numbered print. Also personally signed by artist. Conservation framing spec. glass, $500 firm. 250-3396054. Duncan â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teacherâ&#x20AC;? Kiln. Hardware, pots, stilts & shelves, molds & misc. $200 o.b.o. Call 250-3396054. Lazy-Boy Rocker Recliner - brand new, still in box - model 10-403, $400. Call 250-941-2067.

FREE KITTENS. Ready to go. Call (250)337-1796. REGISTERED Siberian Husky Puppies (with blue eyes) 778-891-4556 www.vancouverhusky.com

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BEDROOM SUITE - 5 piece with double mattress - $200. 3 seat sofa with 2 swivel rockers - $300. 60 gallon 220 Volt compressor $200. Large coffee table with drawer - $50. Please call 250-339-1993.

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.

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COMOX: 3 bed 2 bath $275,000. Must See attractive well maintained home. Great location near Parks & Schools, 645 Torrence Rd. Large lot private fenced back yard. Garage & large drive for RV or boat. Studio with separate entrance. Incl 6 appliances. No agents. To view call 250-339-1117.

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

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.

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.

HOUSES FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE DUPLEX/4-PLEX

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED duplex in Courtenay, quiet culde-sac. 3-bdrm + den, 2.5 baths, bright, spacious kitchen, 5 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, garage, private large fenced backyard with shed. Roof 2009. Close to NIC. Details & pics on Craigslist. $229,500. Call (250)3388208 or cell (250)792-0024.

1992 MODULAR home/$92,000. 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, 1600sq ft, livingroom, recroom w/wood stove, open concept, wood shed, lrg kitchen recently renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d w/ laminate, linoleum, new paint and blinds, lrg deck, skylights, 5 appls, lrg pad rental on dead end St. not in a mobile park, well kept. Quiet area. Call Mary at 250203-3840 or 250-914-2222.

ELECTRIC GOLF cart new $700, selling for $150. Pull cart $25. Call 250-890-2321

FOR SALE BY OWNER 3-BDRM RANCHER, between Royston & Courtenay. Large living room, dining room, 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.

2325 Valley View Dr 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S N/P 5 appls. $1300/mth Avail Sept 1st

289A Nim Nim Pl 3 bed/den 2 bath N/S N/P 5 appls $1150/mth Avail. Immed. 1160 Willemar Ave 4 Bed 1Bath N/S N/P 4 appls. $1400/mth Avail. Sept. 1st 2936 Lupton 3 Bed 2 bath N/S N/P 6 Appliances $1300/mth Avail. Immed. 7330 Artela Rd 2 Bed 1 Bath 4 Appliances $900/mth Avail. Immed. 655 Moralee 3 Bed 2 bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $1200/mth Avail. Immed.

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

SPORTING GOODS

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268B Mitchell Place 3 bed 2 bath N/S N/P 5 appls. $1200/mth Avail. Immed.

FRENCH CREEK CHARMER 3 bdrm/2 ba on .23 acre. Many updates. Warm, welcoming & move in ready. $335,000. By appt. gardendelight@shaw.ca. 250-752-4741.

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.

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.

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CLOSE TO GOOSE SPIT 3 bdrm, 2 bath, F&S, family rm, carport, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 1 $1,200/mth RURAL HOME 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, on no thru street, 5 appls, carport, beautifully landscaped fenced yrd, deck, wired workshop, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug. 1 $1,350/mth COURTENAY EAST 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, 5 appls, gas F/P, double garage, fenced yrd w/irrigation, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug. 15 - $1,400/mth SPACIOUS COMOX HOME 6 bdrm, 2 bath, 8 appls, lrg wired shop, fenced yrd, RV pkg, in-law suite potential, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Sept. 1 - $1,300/mth CENTRAL CTNY 4 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, 2 gas F/Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, partially fenced yard, carport, N/S, pet ok w/ref. Avail. Sept. 1 - $1,200/mth

BEAUTIFUL Crown Isle Golf Community home, fully furnished. 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Attached garage & covered patio. Yard maintenance incld. No Smoking, No Pets. Avail Oct 1 - May 2014. $1780/mth + utils. (780)4981856 or daisylb@shaw.ca.

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

RENTALS

TOWNHOUSES

APARTMENT/CONDO

AUTO FINANCING

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

11.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Elkhorn Camper, $5,500. Side entry model, requires 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; box. HW heater, propane stove w/oven, propane/elect fridge, forced air propane heater, flush toilet, inside shower. (250)390-3805

2006 Adventure 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Motor Home 83,000k. Excellent condition, generator, DVD, Awning, sleep 4. $29,500 OBO. Please call 250-338-8206

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

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CROWN ISLE PATIO HOME 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, double garage, patio, golf course view, N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 1 - $1,200/mth 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. Sept 1. Rents from $1,550/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 1/2 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. - $700/mth ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSE 2 bdrm, 1 bathroom, F & S, basic cable incld. coin laundry. N/S. No pets. Avail. immed. & Sept 1 - $725/mth $250 move-in incentive. Call Res. Mgr. 250-334-8602 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/ & $1,175/mth. WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls, patio, 2 res. pkg spaces, N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 1 - $750/mth BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appl, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $725/mth. CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath townhouses, 5 appls, patio, carport, N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 15 - $775/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 1 - $750/mth ASPEN COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 $800/mth ARGO COURT 2 bdrm units, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl, N/S, cat neg. w/ref. Avail. Sept. 1 $700/mth. Call Res. Mgr: 334-8602 CLOSE TO SUPERSTORE newly renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath duplex, 5 appls, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets, fenced yrd. Avail. Sept. 1 $875/mth

21-375 21st St 2 Bed 1Bath N/S N/P 3 Appliances $700/mth Avail Sept 1st 7-1720 13th St 2 Bed 1Bath N/S 5 Appliances $775/mth Avail Immed 8-1720 13th St 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $775/mth Avail Sept 1st 301C-698 Aspen 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $950/mth Avail IMMED

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

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Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or

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

NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: fully furnished room, nice, quiet area. Own bathroom, cable, shared kitchen and laundry. N/S, N/P, no partiers. $550/mo. 250-756-9746.

SUITES, LOWER COURTENAY- 1 BDRM furnished. N/S. $600 Avail Sept 1 Refs. Own ent. 250-338-9241.

TRANSPORTATION

2004 CHEVY AVEO; 165,000+ km; 4 door; Standard transmission; Front wheel drive; $3500. OBO. Call (250)337-4070 after 5pm.

APARTMENT/CONDO

2007 COBALT SS - $7,900 OBO. 1 owner, 2.4 Litre, 5 speed - pretty much loaded, fun to drive, great gas mileage. Spent $3000 recently new brakes, struts, windshield and more. Call (250)890-0071.

SPORTS & IMPORTS NISSAN VERSA 2007. 4 Dr, Sedan, power window & locks, A/C, mint cond, 74,000km. $8,000 OBO. Call David 250-339-2228

MOTORCYCLES

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

2013 V-ROD MUSCLE 130 HP. Black & silver, ABS brakes. 95 km, $16,000. obo. (250)923-6991 or (250)2870493. Campbell River. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

Do you care about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned - we own and manage our own buildings only. There is a difference! Please refer to available apartments listed below.

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. Also One Bedroom. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

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 mature adult building. ALSO ONE BEDROOM. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/dryer. New appliances. Within walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and well managed building with quiet, mature neighbours. Resident social room. Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. Security entry. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

CAPRI 1081 Stewart Ave. LARGE TWO BEDROOM - Bright and spacious. Unique floor plan end unit â&#x20AC;&#x201D; windows on three sides. Recent renovation. Very attractive suite. Quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

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HOMES FOR RENT UNION BAY RANCHER

Enjoy this charming rancher & amazing ocean & mountain views! Situated on full sized lot, & features deck designed for entertaining, 3 bdrms, 2 baths, wood f/p, 5 appl, & large yard. Pet negotiable w/deposit. N/S. $1240/mo. Immediate possession.

COMOX HOME â&#x20AC;&#x201C;MCKENZIE AVE.

Lovely 3 bdrm Comox home on 1/4 acre w/terrific landscaping & lovely mountain views from wrap around covered deck. Modern colors, lots of character, bamboo flooring & gas f/p. Parking for RV or toys. Close to schools, marina, & charming downtown core. Minutes to Airport. $1250/mo. Available Sept 1.

KWAKIUTL FAMILY HOME

Large family home with spacious yard backing on to Salish Park ideally located near schools & shopping. 4 bdrms & plenty of room! 2 baths, 5 appl, deck, & single car garage. Gas forced air furnace & wood stove. N/S. N/P. Available Aug 15. $1300/mo.

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5TH WHEEL. 1985 Travelair 21â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. All utilities work. Fully equipped, includes microwave & hitch. $3000. obo. Call (250)334-0497, Courtenay.

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

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2008 LEXINGTON 283, loaded, only 18,000 miles, 3 slides. Mint condition, garage kept. $64,900. Phone:250-898-8718 or 250-702-2681

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UNIQUE RETAIL space available in Coombs, BC. Interesting setting come have fun. $700. 250-586-1372.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1000 sq. ft. of office or retail space for rent in downtown Comox. Frontage on Comox Ave. For more information please call Ray at 250-3392007

2007 TRAIL Lite 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; trailer, great for small trucks, very good condition. Trailer cover incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Sleeps 4, A/C. $10,000. Call (250)923-7412 or (250)202-2710.

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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.

CARRIAGE HOUSE 1155 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM very bright and spacious corner suite. Attractive layout - recently renovated. Security entry. Full sized appliances. In suite storage. Quiet adult building just three blocks from downtown. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

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.

Beautiful 2 bedroom, 5 appliance Cumberland home with ground level featuring tiled entrance, bonus room & laundry. 2nd level features carpeted bdrms, bath, ensuite to master, & open concept living, dining, & kitchen with walk-in pantry in quality laminate. Available Sept 1. $1300/mo.

TOWNHOUSES / DUPLEXES MISSION ROAD DUPLEX

Fabulous subdivision in excellent proximity to schools, recreation, Costco & new Thrifty's shopping centre!! Bright duplex features main level w/open concept kitchen, living & dining, plus powder room. 3 appl kitchen w/bar stool seating. Walk out to fully fenced back yard from dining for BBQ's or entertaining. 2nd level incl 3 bdrms, main bath & laundry. Master suite w/full ensuite & walk-thru closet. N/S. N/P. $1300/mo. Immediate possession.

WEST COURTENAY DUPLEX

Extra large duplex with 4 bdrms up & 1.5 baths in West Courtenay. Wonderful family home was recently renovated w/ high end laminate on main floor & all new carpet up. Eat in kitchen & formal dining area. 5 appl. Fully fenced back yard & a single garage. N/S. N/P. $1200/month. Available Sept 1.

ROBERT LANG DUPLEX

Enjoy walking in trails and nature surrounding the Puntledge River living in West Courtenay. Ground level duplex includes 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 4 appl w/room for dishwasher, large sunken livingroom, & yard. N/S. Small pet considered w/deposit. Available Sept 1st. $1000/mo.

PLATEAU GARDENS

Spacious Comox townhome is ideally located near all amenities & features 3 bdrms, 1 full & 2 half baths, 4 appl, storage, & private back yard area. Recent renos inc. new flooring on main level, & fresh paint throughout. Small pet considered w/deposit. Available Aug 1. $1000/mo.

PINE PLACE

Conveniently located near shopping, recreation, & schools, these 2 & 3 bdrm townhomes offer main level living with bdrms, bath & storage on 2nd level. Includes 2 or 4 appl. & on-site coin-op laundry. Small pet may be permitted with deposit, subject to approval by Strata Corporation. Rent from $715/month. For immediate & Sept 1 possession.

BRAIDWOOD MEWS

Spacious townhome in quiet complex features 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 5 appl, carport, & large living area. Excellent proximity to schools, recreation, shopping & other amenities. Available Sept 1. Non-smoking only. Small pet considered w/deposit. $1025/mo.

CONDOS / SUITES / APARTMENTS PASSAGE COURT

3 bdrm, 2 bath condos located at end of cul-de-sac in desirable East Courtenay. Mixed flooring throughout. Gas f/p in some units. Spacious laundry room for extra storage. Master bdrm w/ensuite & walk-in closet. N/S. Small pet may be considered w/deposit. Rent from $900/month. Immediate & Sept 1 possession.

CHERRYWOOD MANOR

Beautifully renovated 3rd floor, 1 bdrm suite is located in secured entrance building & features 2 appl, large windows, spacious walk in closet, & large deck. On site coin-op laundry. FREE heat & hot water. Non-smoking building. Regrettably, pets not permitted. $625/month. Available Sept 1.

DRIFTWOOD CONDOS

Downtown 1 & 2 bdrm condos feature fridge & stove, w/ on site coin-op laundry. Excellent proximity to shopping & Airpark, & on regular bus routes. N/S. N/P. Rent from $625/ month. Immediate & Sept 1 possession.

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2007 CAMPING TRAILER 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Palomino Pony. 3 way fridge, 2 burner inside/outside stove, sink with 18 gal water tank, dinette, awning, 17,000 BTU furnace. Front bed 54â&#x20AC;?x80â&#x20AC;?, rear bed 42â&#x20AC;?x80â&#x20AC;?. Many extras including 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; add-a-room. All you need to enjoy your first trip is your food and refreshments. Very good condition. $7,000. Call 250-334-8522 (Courtenay)

APARTMENTS

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2 and 3 bedroom available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental references required.

1 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.

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ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS 1015 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in wellrespected, adult-oriented building. Close to downtown, and ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Arran House is well managed and maintained, and offers a friendly and secure atmosphere. House cat is accepted with pet deposit. Non-smoking building. 250-334-9717

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

21â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2008 FunFinder Ultralite Trailer in Excellent shaperarely used /Dry weight 3450 lbs ideal for towing with smaller trucks. $14,000 OBO. (250)204-2351.

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.

PACIFIC COURT

ST. BRELADES

1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay

146 Back Road, Courtenay

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

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

In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and secu-

rity deposit required. To View, Call 250-338-7533

RYAN COURT 1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay Clean and modern 1 bedroom available now. Cat okay with pet deposit. Lease required. Rent $625/month.

1993 BAYLINER Ciera 2556. Avail with slip at Comox Bay Marina. Radar, depth sounder, radio, dinghy & more. $21,000. For info call (250)336-8339.

1994 39â&#x20AC;&#x2122; CARVER- excellent condition, over $10K in upgrades & maintenance, twin 350â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with electronic igniation. Must be sold! Asking, $79,000. Jim, 250-468-9374.

2001 4x4 DODGE DAKOTA P/U Crew cab. 243,000 kms. Asking $7,900. obo. Call 250337-5565 after 7 pm 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ALPENLITE 5th wheel. Complete with hitch, fully equipped, aluminum frame, tandem axle. Walk-in shower, solar panels, good cond., must be seen. Asking $6000. obo. (250)335-1796.

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

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1996 PONTIAC Transport van in reasonable running order. The van is equipped with a electric lift passenger seat which rotates and slides out and down so a person can transfer from Wheel chair to seat and then the motor lifts them into the van and swivels into normal position. $1,800. Call (250)890-0369.

ARCTIC FOX 25R Travel Trailer- $19,800.Kept in heated storage, this 2006 unit is in excellent condition, new tires, deep cycle 6 volt batteries just a year old, thermal windows, R18 & R15 insulation, heated water and storage tanks, solar panel installed, 600 watt inverter new one year ago, extra large fridge, 22 inch oven, queen bed, jack knife sofa, dinette slide, awning, TV & satellite ready. Available. Call 250-334-7864. COLEMAN TENT Trailer sleeps 6 has awning with mosquito netting and stove. Good condition. $3500. Please call 250-334-3698.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

Call 250-338-7449

1995 ZODIAK 14.6ft - 65HP Suzuki. New steering & trailer bearings. $6000 OBO. 250-334-9337

2010 TOYOTA Tundra TRD, 4x4, 55,000, 4.6 V8, Box cover, Bed Rug box liner, nonsmoker, excellent shape. $31,000 obo. 250-923-0037. 92 CHEV 3/4T Pick Up, 4x4 turbo diesel, auto, winch, canopy, boat rack, tow package, low KMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, stand cab, extras. Excellent condition $6500. 250-339-3404

19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; FIBERGLASS boat with trailer. 200hp and 8hp Mercury outboards. Asking $6,900. obo Call 250-337-5565 after 7pm.

MUST SELL 1998 Ford Ranger, runs well, 4 speed manual, 170,000kms. $2200. 250-9142475 YAKIMA SKYBOX luggage carrier, new condition, 82â&#x20AC;?L $350. Big Chief electric fish smokehouse, near new, $85. Call (250)334-4043.

MARINE MARINE ACCESSORIES

22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

MERC CRUISER Bravo 3 leg/drive 2 x 20â&#x20AC;? stainless props, approximately 100 hours, excellent value - first $1,000 takes! Ready to go! In Pt. Alberni. Call 250-745-3700.

BOATS

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 reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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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103,000km. FORD Explorer XLS. New parts, excellent condition. 2002. $8500 obo. Call 250-287-2009. 2003 JEEP Liberty Ltd. Edition, black, auto, 4WD, 3.7L V6. Recent check up. 123,000km. Leather, power everything, cruise, CD/tape player, spare tire. $8,600. Call 1-250-812-8646.

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175 BAYLINER as new, 55hrs(used)135 h/p mercruiser-in-out board hydraulic leg, full canvas on stainless steel frame (detachable)Fresh water cooling, fish finder on h.d galvanized trailer $17900. 250286-3308

TRUCKS & VANS

1990 CHEV 3/4 Ton, long box, 4 wheel drive. $590. Runs great! Call (250)338-5503. 1991 FORD F250 XLT Lariat 4X4 with canopy, boat racks. $2800.00. Please call 250-336-8600

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29 FT Fiberglass Sailboat, volvo diesel aux,moorage paid until mid Apr,2014. $14,900 obo. 250-337-5747

40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; LONG RANGE Charter Boat. T/C Compliant. $89,000. 250-339-7502. www.silverfoxmarinecharters.com

185 CAMPION EXPLORER. Ready to go fishing. Elec. down rigger, GPS, Fish finder Engine 135 Merc., 9.9 and more. $15,000. 250-9230528/250-287-0211

ALOHA 34, 1979, $52,500. In Comox with slip, good condition, well equipped, Yanmar 27 HP 3GM30S. Inflatable dingy. Suzuki 2.5 HP outboard. Call (250)334-2450.

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1971 GMC. 1/2 ton. $1500 obo. Extra parts available. Wooden box. 250-338-6826 2011 FORD ESCAPE. Under 20,000km. Leather interior. $26,000 OBO. Ask for Dale: 250-286-9957 after 6pm.

1986 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-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

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Don’t forget the basics You never know what you’ll find In the 1970s consumers were exposed to about 500 ad messages a day. By the year 2000 this had risen to more than 3,000 a day. Statistics peg that number to be up to 5,000 a day or to be even more shocking more than 1.8 million a year. Sounds incredible? Not really. Just think of the number of messages you see on the web, your Facebook page, the newspaper, TV, radio, as you walk along the street. In fact think of walking up and down the grocery aisle where you are exposed to thousands of product packages that are in reality mini billboards. What this creates in the world of marketing is an unprecedented amount of clutter. And with new communications tools and technology it will continue to escalate at a rate that goes beyond what anyone can predict the future will bring. Most consumers tune out the bulk of these messages in order to preserve a sense of sanity or a worst case scenario, avoid brain damage. This was highlighted in a research study that surveyed 4,000 web surfers. Statistics show that 30 per cent of adults will leave a website right away if they perceive that the home page contains too many ads. More than 52 per cent said that more than two ads were con-

sidered a nuisance and a further 27 per cent said the same thing about a single ad per web page. So what can a business do to make sure their message is seen or heard? Before you go off and spend a lot of money, jump on the bandwagon of new technology or spend hours bang-

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Smith ing your head against the proverbial wall, you need to ask yourself some fundamental questions. These questions are not new, don’t require a degree to understand their implications and have served generations of marketers quite well. In fact they form the basis of everything you are trying to accomplish with your business. Question 1: Who are you targeting? In other words get to know the characteristics of your customer, where they live, what their interests are and what are their greatest needs. Second question: How does your product or service benefit your customers? Focus on the need that you are fulfilling whether it is bringing them peace of mind or elevating their stature in how others perceive them.

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE Coleman Road Please expect a complete road closures on Coleman Road, between Left Road and Hardy Road. The closure will begin at 7:00am on August 19, 2013 continuing through to Friday August 30, 2013. This closure will result in the road being closed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Traffic control will be onsite continuously during the road closure to allow residents within the closure in and out of their homes. We apologize for the inconvenience. For any questions please contact: Emcon Services Inc 250-336-8897 or 1-866-353-3136

Third question: Where do they get their information? This will help get you out of the clutter if you know what they are reading, whether they are heavy online users or if their smartphone has become an extension of their right hand. Getting the right answers to these questions will go a long way in helping you to develop a communications plan that will cut through the noise and position you at the top of your customer’s mind when they are ready to buy. Another thing to remember in order to improve your chance of being heard in today’s communication mix is to look for opportunities to go where the competition isn’t. The new shiny tool may seem to be the right way to go because everyone is using it but you just might find success by using something more traditional like a handwritten note sent to your best customers or prospects. Breaking through all the clutter is certainly a challenge but if you remember the basics of good marketing practices you are well on your way to standing out above the crowd. Joe Smith is a communications consultant and an accomplished fine artist. He can be reached at joesmith@ shaw.ca.

Although this has been a disappointment for some, the closure of Mount Washington’s downhill extreme bike trails is a win for others. Approximately 30 downhill mountain bikes and hundreds of accessories will be on the auction block Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. at Auction House Vancouver Island in Comox. Items can be viewed online at www.AuctionHouseVi.com or in person at 1611 Hudson Rd. in Comox. “It’s sometimes sad to see businesses closing, or partial sections being shut down,” says Jean Rowe, auctioneer/ owner of AHVi. “How-

Steady market growth continues Multiple Listing Service sales summary data for July shows housing sales activity in Vancouver Island was up 12 per cent compared to last year, while average sale prices remained relatively stable. The average price of a single family home sold in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board region was $333,056, comparable to the $334,530 average in July 2012. There was also a 12 per cent increase in unit sales for July with 433 units recorded, compared to last July when 385 single family homes sold.

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VIHA made right call Dr. Brendan Carr can now take the “interim” word out of his title as president and CEO of the Vancouver Island Health Authority. Now in his third month in the job as head of one of the Capital Region’s largest and most important employers, the doctor becomes even more accountable for VIHA’s public and professional persona. As such, he and the organization will be subject to criticisms from those who question things like his salary and the amount VIHA paid to secure his services. As far as Carr’s annual compensation of $400,000 goes, it’s a realistic number in today’s marketplace. The public needs to accept that’s what it takes to recruit a top-notch candidate to this expensive part of the world. It’s a cost of doing business. Likewise, paying a professional search firm upwards of $140,000 to assemble a qualified collection of individuals out of a global applicant field is not out of the ordinary. In an organization the size of the health authority, one relatively minor decision by Carr could recoup the headhunter’s fee. Whether they are public or private, large organizations need to find leaders who bring considerable skills to the table, can hit the ground running and carry them into the future. With years of experience as a medical doctor, and administrative background with VIHA and the regional health authority in Halifax, Carr no doubt feels comfortable in conversations ranging from patient care strategies to the financial pressures of running a collection of hospitals and care facilities on the Island. He takes over an organization that has won awards for paying attention to diversity and provides an exceptional workplace for its employees, but is also tackling service efficiency problems in smaller communities on the Island. The hope is that Carr will be a good advocate for the health system from a care standpoint, while also being mindful of the efficient use of tax dollars. Victoria News Record Question of the Week This week: Fifty-five per cent of respondents so far say our longer, hotter sum-

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The Cumberland Museum has a great idea to hold a fundraising Century Sale this month of ‘treasures’ discovered recently in the vaults.

Like Judy Peterson trying to get Lindsey’s Law approved, Kimberly Proctor’s grandmother is having trouble getting Kimberly’s Law approved.

Keep festival the way it is Dear editor, I read, with great interest, the letter in your last edition from Mo MacKendrick, the president of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association, concerning the music at the Filberg Festival. Firstly, let me say that this year’s Filberg was the best I have ever attended by all measures but most especially by the quality of the music at both the stages this year. I was there early to see outstanding noon performances on each of the four days and I noted that there were more chairs than usual and that they were all full and there was a substantial crowd standing behind the chairs for much of the day. I also noted that, like myself, these people all stayed at the festival after the headliner performances and bought food, music and crafts during the rest of the day. I am sure that is why the festival was the unprecedented success that I understand that it was this year. Bobbie Blue deserves (and repeatedly got) most of the credit

for the excellent music of this order that the Filberg Festival and previous festivals. generate more revenue, then What was disturbing to many cutting back on the music budof us was the references from get is absolutely going to prove the performers (most notacounter-productive. bly Michael Kaeshammer) that Most of us, I am sure, besides this would be his last perforpaying for memberships, would mance at the gladly pay more Filberg, the orgato attend this outFirstly, let me nization that got standing festival him his first “gig” if we knew that, say that this year’s and much of his by doing so, we Filberg was the best could maintain the early fame. I have ever attended excellent calibre of He must surely this event. have been given by all measures but I have no idea this impression most especially by the who Lewis and from someone in quality of the music Sears Marketing the organization. at both the stages this and Event ManTalking with agement is but I other performers year. really doubt that left me with the John McNamee a better job could same imprespossibly be done sion, so it became on music programming than obvious that there are major has been accomplished by Bobchanges afoot starting with the bie Blue during the past several non-renewal of Bobbie Blue’s years. contract. Please seriously consider any Mo’s assertion that the music will live on is only partially reas- changes you are thinking of making to an already-outstanding suring; it is the form that this event. music will take is the unknown John McNamee, and troubling part of this situaComox tion. If cuts have to be made in

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Kimberly’s Law support sought Dear editor, Three and one-half years ago, my granddaughter Kimberly Proctor was brutally murdered by two of her peers. Since then, we found out that the two boys were known to the community at large, as problem kids, but, nothing was done about them. My husband and I went to an all-candidates’ meeting and asked why nothing had been done to help the boys find healthy outlets for their anger. After the election, Troy DeSouza, the Conservative candidate (who lost) came to me and said

he would like to work with our family and present some ideas to the government for change. My whole family met with him and came up with seven proposals for change, which we call Kimberly’s Law. Since then, the B.C. Ministry of Education has implemented in most school districts a “threat assessment protocol” and I am pleased to say that it is working. We would like to make the assessments treatment mandatory. We also found (by being in the system) that there are some flaws in the Youth Criminal Jus-

tice System that we feel should be changed. We have created a website (http://kimberlyslaw.com) for people to download petitions, one provincial and one federal. So far we have had a very good response from people in the southern portion of the province but we haven’t had any response from the North and only a small response from the central part of the province. We would appreciate it if some of the people in the other parts of the province would help us out. Linda Proctor, Victoria

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Another round of liquor reforms in our future VICTORIA — The B.C. Liberal government is ordering up another round of liquor regulation changes, looking for ways to make life easier for businesses and customers without aggravating the health and social problems associated with alcohol. Discussions with B.C.’s 10,000 liquor licence holders have identified a few problems that should be fixed. Going into a consultation phase that

runs to October, the government is looking for answers to a few obvious questions, such as why it takes a pub or bar up to a year to get a licence. Another question: why can a family with under-aged children go into a licensed restaurant for lunch, but can’t go to a pub and place the exact same food and drink order? This should be allowed, perhaps until the traditional 5 p.m. “happy hour” when the pub

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reverts to adults-only. A couple of suggestions have come out of the healthy growth of B.C. wine, craft beer and distillery operations. Look for new licence opportunities for farmers’ markets to sell local beverages along with the produce

and preserves. Letters inviting suggestions from existing licence holders have gone out, and Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap will be meeting this fall with industry groups, local governments, police, health and social policy organizations and First Nations. A website will be put up in September so members of the public can have their say. Here’s my suggestion to start things off.

Jangula in‘amazing denial’ Dear editor, I was surprised by the comments of Courtenay mayor Larry Jangula, who was quoted as saying

he didn’t believe in human–caused climate change. This is an amazing denial of the massive evidence that human

production of carbon dioxide is indeed warming the planet. Mr. Jangula is ignoring the IPCC. The Intergovernmen-

THIS PHOTO DEPICTS the pull-off on the Island Highway between the Horne Lake and Rosewall Creek intersections on the Island Highway driving north.

Do something about mess Dear editor, What’s shown in the photo above looks worse than this and the mess in the woods defies description. Is this how we want our visitors to see our province? How many dollars of tourism advertising are negated by this mess? This is an engineered “pull-off”

and as you can see it is frequently used. No garbage containers, no toilets and amazingly not even a notice to tell travellers there is a proper rest area a few kilometres farther on at Buckley Bay. Someone has to smarten up and do something about this mess. Chris Carter, Comox

tal Panel on Climate Change involves thousands of scientists from around the globe who gather all the peer-reviewed scientific publications they can find and assemble them into a report. The evidence is conclusive that human production of carbon dioxide is indeed warming the planet. How can Mr. Jangula ignore the daily news of global warming events like the melting of the icecaps, pine-beetle infestations of our forests, extensive droughts, frequent floods, increased extreme weather events like hurricanes and tornados, the warming of the ocean, the acidification of the ocean, rising sea levels and record-breaking high temperatures around the world? Does Mr. Jangula have a flood plan in place for downtown Courtenay? As long as leaders like Mr. Jangula insist on denying the realities of global warming, we are headed down the path of more destruction, more costs, and more human misery. David Stevenson, Comox

Recent incidents involving so-called “party buses” shone a light on this growing industry, The sudden death of a 16-year-old on a party bus outing in Surrey in February turned out not to be alcohol-related, but to no one’s surprise, open liquor was found aboard the bus. Open liquor isn’t allowed in any vehicle, but perhaps a new kind of special event licence could be created for party buses. They have been viewed mainly as part of the solution to impaired driving, and the situation isn’t much different from a supervised event on a boat. Here’s another suggestion. Gourmet cooking classes are becoming popular, with customers preparing and then enjoying their meals. Why not licence these establishments, at least so people can bring their own wine

for dinner? Both the B.C. Liberals and NDP have advocated for easing the archaic rules on inter-provincial trade in wine. B.C. lifted its restrictions on mailorder wine and has urged other provinces to follow suit. There are a couple of reasons why this Prohibition-era structure persists. Liquor sales are a cash cow for provincial governments, and every case of wine brought in from elsewhere is lost profit for the provincial wholesale monopoly. Then there is the local industry lobby that would rather not add to its competition. Premier Christy Clark pressed this point at the recent premiers’ meeting in Ontario wine country, bringing in the maximum amount of B.C. wine allowed under Ontario rules and urging free trade in Cana-

dian wine. The Toronto media drank it up, aghast that they were barred from ordering the latest Naramata Bench tipples directly. No movement so far from the Ontario government, in a province that has done well developing its own wine industry. The B.C. government will no doubt be lobbied again to allow beer and wine sales in grocery and convenience stores. Our politicians show little interest in that,. The B.C. Liberals don’t want to upset the private liquor stores they have nurtured for a decade, and the NDP would never risk annoying the government liquor store union. There are more creative ways to liberalize alcohol sales. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com.

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Personal reasons to ride Family members battling cancer motivate Saanich police Tour riders Kyle Slavin News staff

veryone has their own personal reasons for riding in the Tour de Rock. All three of the Saanich Police Department’s members have witnessed loved ones fight cancer, and all three have felt the pain of losing loved ones to the disease. For Const. Doug Franklin, he lost a grandfather, two aunts and an uncle on his mother’s side. For Const. Lisa Bruschetta, she lost a grandmother to complications from throat cancer. Her mother was also twice diagnosed with cancer – and beat it both times, and her close friend just recently completed treatment and is now in remission. And for civilian employee Kevin Nunn, a British expat, he lost his father to lung and liver cancer hours before he was to get on a flight back to England to be with his dad. “It’s affected everyone, directly or indirectly. Given the opportunity to make a difference monetarily or emotionally or physically, I had to jump at the chance,” Franklin said, explaining his motivation to ride. The Saanich bicycle patrol cop has three kids, and says meeting families going through the emotions that come with having a child with cancer has put his life into perspective. “I thank my lucky stars because

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Saanich police officers Const. Doug Franklin, left, and Const. Lisa Bruschetta, joined by Saanich police quartermaster Kevin Nunn, are part of this year’s Tour de Rock squad. I’m not burdened by the demands of having to care for one of my kids – who are all thankfully healthy. This is my way to give back,” he said. Bruschetta, a mother of two, isn’t as lucky when it comes to the health of her children. Her eight-year-old son Dominic has neurofibromatosis, a disease that makes him susceptible to growing cancerous tumours under his skin or on his brain. She’s riding this year to give support to families and health care officials who have given her and her family the love and support they’ve needed.

“I want to give families the same level of support I’ve received. Being in hospitals, being in cancer clinics and seeing how well they’ve taken care of my loved ones, I believe it’s a mirror image of what the Canadian Cancer Society is doing for the children and families who benefit from Tour de Rock,” she said. Nunn, the equipment manager for Saanich police, holds a special place in his heart for Tour. For the past two years he’s held physically gruelling and financially successful fundraisers to benefit Tour de Rock. Being named to this year’s team

as a special guest rider has been lifechanging. Visiting Camp Goodtimes in July, the camp for kids who’ve been diagnosed with cancer, reaffirmed to him just how good a cause he’s fighting for. “Going to Camp Goodtimes and seeing children who are going through cancer who actually don’t realize it; they’ve forgotten that they are (going through cancer) because they’re having so much fun being a child,” he said. This year’s Tour de Rock team is made up of 22 police officers, media riders and special guests. The team will cycle nearly 1,100 kilometres from Port Alice to Victoria Sept. 21 to Oct. 4 raising money for pediatric cancer research and support programs like Camp Goodtimes. All three Saanich riders say their experiences up to this point in their lives – as parents, as police officers, as former military men (both Franklin and Nunn) – haven’t prepared them for the emotions they’ll feel on Tour. “I think that the riding is honestly going to be our easy part. I think meeting these children and families – their stories, that’s where we’re going to need to prepare ourselves,” Bruschetta said. “I’m a very emotional person, so that’s going to involve keeping my focus positive and giving out as many hugs as I can.” “I’m a strong person,” Nunn added. “I did 22 years of the British Forces, so I’ve seen a lot of trauma, a lot of pain throughout the world. But this is something different. This is about children. This is something special.” kslavin@saanichnews.com

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