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‘The physical impact of this has been devastating’ Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Just the pressure of a blanket could be unbearable as Molly Burton described the state of her lower leg: the “cratered” ankle, the fibula in pieces and the tibia that “exploded from her leg.” A full gallery at the Courtenay courthouse heard how four surgeries were required to clean the dirt and brambles from her wounds following a hit-and-run that has confined the 25-yearold Comox Valley resident to a wheelchair. “The physical impact of this

Court hears victim impact statements from those affected by 2013 hit-and-run case has been devastating,” Burton said in a victim impact statement Friday at a sentencing hearing at BC Supreme Court. “It was the worst kind of pain.” Burton suffered critical injuries to her lower right leg and right arm when she was struck by a vehicle on Comox (Dyke) Road around 11:30 p.m. Sept. 11, 2013. The 16-year-old driver, now 17, cannot be named because of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The teen has entered a guilty plea for

leaving the scene of an accident causing bodily harm. After being struck, Burton lay in brush for about four hours, 40 minutes screaming for help “until I broke my vocal chords. I was terrified and I was trapped,” she said. Police were dispatched but unable to locate Burton. Shortly before 4 a.m., Brody Fullerton, who was on his boat across the water near the Courtenay Airpark, came to her rescue when

he heard her screams. He crossed the 17th Street bridge by bike and used a flashlight to locate her. Burton was transported by ambulance to St. Joseph’s Hospital, then airlifted to a Victoria hospital. The suspect vehicle, a Chrysler, was found abandoned at Comox Logging and Bevan roads. Its lights were on and it was emanating smoke. Crown lawyer Richard Ellsay said the driver has admitted shotgunning two beers with friends on the night of the accident. The accused was driving in the lane farthest from the water when

the car struck a concrete barrier, crossed the centre line and struck Burton, who was walking on the water side of Dyke Road towards Comox. “My life is in limbo,” Burton said. “Everything is frustrating and exhausting.” Members of her family also delivered statements. Her younger sister, Kelly, said her studies have suffered while traveling back and forth from Vancouver to Victoria. Burton’s mother, Leslie Wells, recalls a “jolt of awareness” when doctors listed her daughter’s injuries.

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Record columnist wins international award for her book on cougars e-mail, I let out a little shriek and started laughing and almost crying at the same time. “I’m exceedingly honoured. The Courtenay writer Paula Wild’s most recent book won a gold in amount of books that they had to the 2013 IndieFab Book of the look at to narrow it down, even to a shortlist — I was amazed I Year Awards. made the shortlist The Cougar: — so to have actuBeautiful, Wild and ally gotten the gold Dangerous received I was totally was astounding.” top honours in the surprised...I let out Wild, who has Adult Nonfiction freelanced for the Nature category of a little shriek and arts section of Forward Reviews’ started laughing the Comox Valley annual awards, after months of and almost crying at Record for more than 25 years, deliberation by the same time. released The Coua panel of librarPaula Wild gar in September, ians and bookselland it was very well ers from across the U.S. The awards were announced received by the public. It made June 27 at the American Library the BC Bestseller List, received Association Annual Conference in strong reviews and was shortLas Vegas. Wild found out via listed for the BC Book Prizes’ Bill Duthie Booksellers’ Choice e-mail. “I was totally surprised,” she Award. said Friday. “It was in the subject ... see WILD ■ 6 line and, before I even read the Renee Andor Record Staff

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Murray one of only two Canadians to receive 2014 Carnegie Medal Erin Haluschak Record Staff

What began as an afternoon paddle boarding down the Courtenay River turned into a dramatic rescue for Lee Murray last July, and has now resulted in an international award. Murray came to the aid of Betty-Lou H. Nadelko tubing near Lewis Park as the tube she was in flipped over and she began to drift backwards. Nadelko went underwater and couldn’t swim, so Murray dove in and swam to reach her. Nadelko had a bag with a piece of rope attached to her hip which had anchored itself onto a rock under the water. Murray saw she was quickly being asphyxiated as the rope became wrapped

only one of two Canadians in 2014 to receive the award. The medal is given throughout the U.S. and Canada to those who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree while saving or attempting to save the lives of others. Each of the awardees or their survivors will receive a financial grant, established by industrialist-philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Since its inception in 1904, the Commission has awarded 9,697 people with more than $36.2 million given in one-time grants, scholarship aid, death benefits and continuing assistance.

around her neck. He grabbed the Nadelko’s ankle, dislodged the bag and pulled her on her back and floated about 200 yards down the river to the beach area where emergency personnel were called. Nadelko required hospitalization due to the seriousness of her condition, but recovered. As a result, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission presented Murray, along with 21 other people, with the Carnegie Medal —

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Jane Austin has been mountain biking for more than 15 years, and knew it was time to give back to the trails she loved and used for so many years. Inspired by a photo taken for Coast Mountain Culture of Al Munday and Terry Lewis — two members of the River Rats, the major creators of the Cumberland trail network — Austin said she wanted to commemorate their work with a painting. “I’ve been painting for four years and taking lessons with (Valley artist) Robert Lundquist,” she explained. “I came across the (magazine) story of the River Rats by Andrew Findlay, and wanted to highlight all of the volunteer work the guys have done (for the trails) … they’re pretty much a fixture in the Valley.” Biking prior to the established Cumberland trails, Austin said since the River Rats created the network, “(the village) has come alive … people are always talking about the Thirsty Beaver, Bear Buns and all of their trails.” Working with Lundquist, she said she worked on the 24 x 36” painting for about 15 hours a week, for the past 25 weeks. “Rob is an amazing mentor. He possesses the mentorship and guidance I needed and he helped me bring to the life the colours (from the photograph).”

Artist and avid mountain biker Jane Austin holds her print, which she donated to The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland, and is flanked by her mentor, artist Robert Lundquist (left) and framer Phil Whyte. The print depicts two members of the River Rats, Al Munday and Terry Lewis, creating the Cumberland trail network. Photo Submitted Austin will share the fruit of her labour with the larger mountain bike community, as a print, created by Lundquist from the original painting, will be hung at

the Waverley Hotel. Phil Whyte of Whyte’s Framing & Gallery in Comox created a custom frame for the print, which was given to the nearly manda-

tory post-ride pit stop Thursday. “It’s very personal for me,” added Austin, who said she’s gotten to know Munday and Lewis quite well.

“I’ve gone on a lot of road trips with them … I really wanted to show what these guys have done for the community.”

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Correction to renumeration article Military alert for Texada Island range A story that appeared in Thursday’s paper contained incorrect information about remuneration for regional district employees. The statement “Total remuneration and expenses for 28 managers and senior employees was near-

ly $9.2 million for 2013” is incorrect. It should read: remuneration and expenses of 28 employees (three of whom are union, not management) is $2.7 million. Total remuneration and expenses for all employees is $9.2 million.

The statement that says: “The figure jumps to $11.25 million when including wages and benefits owing to staff,” is also incorrect. The $11.25 million includes benefits for all staff, director remuneration and yearend accruals.

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Valley teacher heads to Haiti on volunteer mission ing she’s very excited about the trip. “I’ve heard lots about the people and lots about how eager they are to learn, and how loving and out-

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A Comox Valley teacher is one of just three Canadian teachers heading to Haiti in an effort to improve education. Gail Martindale, an aboriginal education support teacher, signed up to volunteer for Project Teach/Konbit Pwof, and will travel to Haiti Friday to help lead seminars in Jacmel and Port-au-Prince for two weeks. The seminars are designed to help Haitian teachers and administrators become more effective in their teaching, classroom management and school administration. “I’m really passionate about education, and helping communities and people to move forward in a better way,” Martindale says. “I think that education is the key for that, the key for … having a better life. “I like the idea of working with the teachers too, because I think if you’re going to have any kind of an impact that’s a great place to have it. In any society where children are being taught, if you can have an impact on the teachers themselves, that actually can have some positive change.” Martindale got the idea to volunteer for the non-profit organization from her friend Carol Barton, who is a teacher in Summerland, B.C. and has volunteered for Project Teach for the past couple of years. Barton is going to Haiti again this summer and when Martindale saw a Facebook post from Barton requesting more volunteers, she decided to apply. About 15 teachers have signed up as volunteers, though only three are from the Canada, including Martindale and Barton; the rest are American. The program focuses on positive ways of interacting with children and how to develop individual relationships with them. According to Project Teach’s website, corporal punishment is common in many schools in developing countries, and teaching respect for children’s human rights and dignity is an important part of the program. Volunteer teachers pay for their own flight

Photo by Renee Andor Comox Valley teacher Gail Martindale will give school supplies to Haitian teachers as she leads seminars in Port au Prince and Jacmel, Haiti, designed to improve teaching and classroom management. to Haiti, plus a $500 fee for food, transportation and accommodation while in Haiti. The fee also helps cover the cost of Haitian translators, as Haitian Creole and French are the country’s languages. Martindale has rounded up a selection of school supplies, like

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A flare-up of kennel cough, or canine cough, is going around the Comox Valley. “I would say it’s significant,” says Comox Valley Animal Hospital co-owner Dr. David MacDonald, who has seen a spike of cases lately. A couple of Saturdays ago, “I think I had five appointments that were kennel cough so there’s definitely something going on. “It’ll last for a few weeks and then it will peter away — that’s what happens.” Kennel cough is not a deadly disease, according to MacDonald, though he notes puppies are more susceptible to becoming quite sick. “Puppies might get secondary pneumonia and get really ill, and possibly die but I wouldn’t call it a ‘deadly disease’.” Kennel cough is contagious and airborne, so even dogs that don’t see other dogs but are taken out for walks in public areas can contract it. “In effect, a dog coughs out thousands of bacteria when it coughs and they can land on the grass or they’re in the air,” he says. “That dog may move on and another dog comes along and breathes in that air or sniffs the grass in that area, and then they get infected.” The most common symptom is a persistent, forceful cough, sometimes to the point of vomiting. MacDonald notes most dogs with kennel cough do not lose their appetites or experience decreased energy levels, but some can. Sneezing, a runny

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Burton: Entire family has been adversely impacted by hit-and-run Continued from Page 1 “I was overcome with anguish and anger in the ensuing weeks watching Molly suffer,” she said, noting “horrible dreams” since the accident and a loss of interest in hobbies such as running and playing piano. Her work has also suffered. “My life has been impacted by a driver who chose to drink and speed.” Burton’s father, Ralph, said he and Wells had planned to vacation with friends in Palm Springs on the morning of the accident. “The happy holiday suddenly turned into a nightmare,” Ralph said. “It quickly became evident how drastic Molly’s injuries were.” Burton’s parents basically moved to Victoria to be at their daughter’s side. “Her pain was constant and intense,” Ralph said, noting the “horrendous and cowardly crime” that has

ruined the last year of his daughter’s life. “Her leg is horribly disfigured.” He glared at the teen when he spoke of the psychological impact resulting from “evil deeds. “Will this young criminal mend his ways? Will his parents guide him to become a law-abiding adult? Is it safe for him to be free?” Ralph also criticized the Crown and defence for striking a deal to drop two of three charges — impairment and dangerous driving — of which he was informed after the decision was made. The teen — an ‘L’ licensee who had a number of driving infractions before the accident — has acknowledged he was driving without the presence of a passenger of at least 25 years of age. Ellsay said the accused knew he had hit a person but told his parents he had struck a deer. The next morning, accompanied by his father, he turned

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Molly Burton wheels into the courthouse on Friday morning. himself in to police. A doctor’s report notes the teen had a “poor attitude” in school. A low score on an IQ test suggests “limited intelligence.” Ellsay suggests the teen gave up on school and lived an insular

life on the family farm where he pushed the limits on vehicles. He also suggests a “blatant disregard” of rules and laws. “I suggest this is a violent offence because an element of the offence is causing bodi-

ly harm,” said Ellsay, who is requesting a period of custody. Defence lawyer Dale Marshall says it would be wrong to imprison the teen, considering his background and youth. He suggests instead a non-custodial sentence. While he realizes nothing will heal or minimize Burton’s wounds, Marshall said the teen has a sincere desire to make amends, knowing he should not have driven and drank alcohol. Marshall asked Judge Ronald Lamperson to consider the teen is a first-time offender who turned himself in to police the day after the crime. He entered a guilty plea at the first opportunity, has not breached bail conditions, and is polite when reporting to officials. He has also abided by a 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily curfew. “He has done everything right since doing everything wrong,” Marshall said, noting the teen wants to apol-

Wild: Promotional tour has lasted nearly a year Continued from Page 1 The book uses history, research and firstperson accounts to explore humans’ relationship with cougars. It also includes cougar awareness information and defence tactics, and a large selection of photos of the wild cats. Since the book’s release in September, Wild has been busy touring and giving presentations, something she says has lasted much longer than average. “A normal book tour for B.C. would

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Directorial team a key to success of CYMC production By Pippa Ingram Special to The Record

Now in its 47th year of operation, Comox Valley Youth Music Centre has once again scooped the talent pool when it comes to the directorial team for this year’s Musical Theatre Program. Lori Mazey, Lindsay Sterk and Shannon Tyrell comprise the trio of highly talented and creative instructors who have come together for this summer’s intensive program, to create the fulllength comic pastiche musical Thoroughly Modern Millie.

Small-town girl meets NY It tells of a small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City to marry for money instead of love – a thoroughly modern aim in 1922, when women were just entering the workforce. Millie soon takes delight in the flapper lifestyle, but problems arise when she checks into a hotel owned by the leader of a white slavery ring in China. Audiences can enjoy the ’20s era via a show filled with hilarity, terrific dancing and infectious music.

Vibrant youth CYMC’s Musical Theatre students are a vibrant group of young people who will come together and work nonstop to prepare the full-length musical. Their camp experience starts with a set of rigorous auditions, similar to

oughly Modern Millie is one of my favourite shows. I directed it some years ago at Shawnigan, and am thrilled to be music directing it again. It is very cleverly written with many lead roles. All are featured almost equally which is rare in a musical. The show has catchy music with a real ’20s feel and the storyline is interesting, funny, and unpredictable.”

and it’s so exciting to see a show go from zero to 100 in such a short amount of time. One of the strengths I feel I bring to the program is that I approach the musical theatre style with great excitement and passion, but I am grounded in the rigour and tradition of classical training.”

Tyrrell knows CYMC

Can the talented trio put it all together in such a short time? Tyrrell has every confidence it can be done! She reflects the team spirit when she says they are willing “to do whatever it takes to make sure these students feel prepared to go on stage and that they are proud of what they have accomplished. They do it year after year, so we know it can be done!” With Mazey, Sterk and Tyrrell at the helm, local and visiting audiences can safely expect great performances from all onstage in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Sponsorship from local radio station GOAT 98.9 FM also supports CYMC Musical Theatre program as it once again delights audiences with the energy and high spirits of its youthful performers. Show dates for the CYMC production are July 16, 17, 18, and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday Matinee on July 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Sid Williams Theatre Box Office ($23 for matinee and $25 for evening performances). You won’t want to miss it!

Tyrrell is not a complete “newbie” to CYMC however. She attended sessions as a student SHANNON TYRRELL, Lori Mazey (inset let) and Lindsay Stark are of classical piano, but never as a hard at work preparing for the debut of the CMYC production of musical theatre student, although Thoroughly Modern Millie. PHOTO SUBMITTED the genre is very much an interthose experienced in the profes- Shawnigan Lake. Her position as est for her. “My favourite aspect of any sional world. Their days will be director of music at Shawnigan spent from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every Lake School is a simple title for musical theatre program is the day, getting the show on the way her enormous array of skills that energy and enthusiasm that under the expert leadership of include performing, competing, comes with it,” she said. “There is never a dull moment, their directorial team and sup- touring, song-writing, and I never ever feel ported by a great production crew recording, conducting, The energy it’s a ‘slog’. There is — the adults who show they too directing, teaching, a constant change-up have the stamina to spend the and accompanying as level rises with in the process because long hours working alongside the well as teaching three the cast has to work students. The schedule is not one choirs, music direct- each new chalon three distinct for the faint of heart. ing a major musical lenge, and it’s so areas of skill developeach year, and offer- exciting to see a ment — acting, singing private piano and Behind the scenes show go from zero ing, and dancing. voice lessons. Director Lori Mazey and co“Once they have Tyrrell is delighted to 100 in such a director/choreographer Lindsay to join the team as those three nailed Sterk have worked together now musical director for short amount of down separately, they for several years. The success they Thoroughly Modern time. have to put them all had with Les Miserables (student Millie. together. Then you Shannon Tyrrell throw them in cosedition) in 2012 and Shrek, The “This is my first Musical in 2013 attest to their time music directing tumes, make-up, and teamwork. wigs, and put a set at CYMC, although The newcomer to the trio is I have directed many shows at behind them. The energy level Shannon Tyrrell, who hails from Shawnigan,” said Tyrrell. “Thor- rises with each new challenge,

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Readers and Writers Festival on Denman From July 17 to 20, Denman Island will once again host its annual Readers and Writers Festival. But this festival is not like the others. Come for the authors, come for the music, come for the food and don’t forget the ambience of this idyllic isle. At most book festivals, the authors give their reading and then leave. On Denman, they stay around, mingling with the audiences, eating with them, and interacting like normal human beings, except they are talented nationally recognized writers. Solo sessions designed by the writers or performers themselves focus in some depth on aspects of their work — usually their current work, work that they are immersed in and excited about. In the case of Zaccheus Jackson, spoken word artist extraordinaire, audiences will marvel at this young artist’s ability to take language into new and soaring flights of imagery. As well, main stage events challenge a mix of authors to share their perspectives with each other, and to respond to audience questions. One eagerly awaited main stage event will feature Maude Barlow, the nationally-known activist and environmentalist as well as Chris Turner, the journalist who has written about the federal government’s so-called ‘war on science.’ On Sunday they will sit “in con-

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Happy’s glad to finally win Yew Bat tournament The 11th annual Investors Group Yew Bat Baseball Tournament was another successful adventure at Bill Moore Memorial Park in Courtenay, wrapping up in the glorious sunshine of a Sunday afternoon. “After several years of the trophies heading to Victoria and Burnaby, the trophies will stay here at home where they belong!” a tourney spokesperson said. Eight teams, in two divisions, played a round robin series of games on Friday evening and all day Saturday. By sunset on Saturday, the B side playoffs were determined to be the Toneff Funeral Services Blue Jays, Brian McLean Yankees, Edwards Avenue Athletics and Fisher Realty Twins. The Sunday morning elimination games had the Jays and the Yankees moving to the afternoon final, and the Athletics and Twins moving to the refreshment area. Under a warm sun, the Yankees slowing took control of the game and beat the Jays 5-4. The A side playoff picture was set with Victoria (4-0), Happy’s Source for Sports Islanders (4-0), Daryl Robbins CGA Nationals (3-1), and Burnaby Buzzards (1-1-1). On Sunday morning Victoria knocked off Burnaby and Happy’s moved past the Nationals. The A final at 2 p.m. was a very enjoy-

HAPPY’S ISLANDERS KEPT the Yew Bat trophy in the Comox Valley with a strong showing at this year’s tournament. able game between two good ball teams. Happy’s jumped to a 1-0 and then a 5-1 lead, and held on for a 5-2 victory. The pitching in this game was impressive. Always a critical element, the Islanders had the better elements on this day. Andy Marinus set the stage, as he went three innings and left with a 4-1 lead. Newcomer Bob Cripps then threw heat for two innings, and veteran

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Dave Bennett shut the door for the last two innings. At the plate, Ron Carter, a spectacular tournament player, went 9-for-16 (.563). Tim McDonald and Kevin Dobbelsteyn both hit .533, with one home run between the two of them. Scott Murray chipped in with .500, and Ray VanderMark at almost .400 (and six RBI). The Islanders had 10 players over 50 years of age. With the addition of

Kelly McGiffin (formerly of the Valley) and a couple of other players from Ontario, this is the team that will be heading to the Canadian National Oldtimers Championship in Brampton, Ont. for the long weekend in August. Having won the ‘B’ side in Edmonton last year, the Islanders are hoping that the Yew Bat win will be the springboard to the ‘A’ title this year. “Kudos to the organiz-

ers who work very hard to make this work each year. Bill Moore Park benefits greatly from the tournament, as the fields are raked and dragged and lined all weekend long. By Sunday evening, the fields are in soooo much better shape than when the guys arrive Friday at noon to get the fields ready for the event,” the spokesperson said. “These are the same guys

who each year in May put up the fences, with their own trucks and trailers and labour, so baseball can be played properly at the two fields. These are the same guys who take the fence down each year in August so that football can use the baseball fields. Great work guys, you are an important asset to the community sports scene!” – Investors Group Yew Bat Baseball Tournament

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Medium

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99 per 100gr

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MEATS PRICED TO PLEASE BOTH YOUR WALLET & PALETTE! FAMILY PACK

Canadian AA

Inside Round Oven Roast

Top Sirloin Grilling Steak teakk

11.00 per kg

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Sunrise Farms

Family Pack 13.20 per kg

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400gr

6x75ml

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Ultra Thin or Traditional Crust Pizza

French Fries

Straight Cut, 1.25kg

334-433gr

Ocean Spray

275ml

3000 McCain

Tasti Taters 1kg

5000 Nestle or Christie

Frozen Dessert

BIG kg 1.25 BAG

for

3$ for

Arnott’s

Leclerc

175-200gr

192-300gr

270gr

Tim Tam Chocolate Biscuits

Quattro Cookies or Chocomax Bars

Liberte

168-216’s

5000

Celebration Cookies

for

5 2

750gr

3500 Wipes Refill

OFFER IN EFFECT JULY 7-14 2014

Mediterranee Yogourt

1.5lt

Pampers

WORKS OUT TO $2.00 EACH.

LLiberte 750gr 7

McCain C

McCain

Cranberry Cocktail

per lb

FREE

Sport Lolly Sp y

bonus

Lamb Loin Chops

per lb

Chapman’s

10 , 000

PER

NewZealand

per lb

FAMILY PACK

22.02 per kg

per lb

Scallops in Bacon

Canadian AA

Bonus Q-Points

points

PER

Inside Round Rouladen Chicken Drumettes

Canadian AA

Family Pack 15.41 per kg

8.79 per kg

Liberte

0% Greek Yogourt 4x100gr

2$ for

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FAMILY PACK

Pork Side Ribs

450gr

Grimm’s

Naturally Smoked Sausage 375gr

8.79 per kg

99 PER

Maple Leaf

375gr

375-450gr

Bacon

Grimm’s

Wieners

Green Giant

2 $6

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750gr

for

Farmer’s Cut, 500gr

per lb

Bonus Q-Points Island Pride

Gourmet Burgers 1.13kg

Qualicum Foods - Comox - Port Alberni Powell River - Courtenay Offer in effect July 7-13, 2014

10,000

points

bonus

Pasta Sauce 630-640ml

Hot Cereal

5$ for

The Original Red River

300-500gr

Frozen Vegetables

112-147gr

Valley Selections Vegetables

Green Giant

Dry Cured Bacon

Creates its own electricity Provides ambient lighting Functional and Decorative No Batteries, cords or solar hassles Elegant lighting for Outdoor Entertaining Environmentally friendly

Pasta Sidekicks

Green Giant

for

Knorr Kn norrr

for

Fletcher’s

Quick, Easy Family Dinners!

Simply Steam Vegetables

Gourmet Sausages

per lb

159

PER

Hertel’s

8.79 per kg

226-250gr

FAMILY PACK

Bone in Chicken Breast astt as

Canadian

6.59 per kg

Smokies

Sunrise Farms

Cheemo

Perogies 907gr

Heinz

Beans

Selected, 398ml

5$ for

Bassili’s Best

Lasagna or Spaghetti & Meat Sauce 454gr

2$ for

4 5 4 4$ for

2$ for

1.35kg

5000 Robin Hood

Oats 1kg

5000 Kellogg’s

Two Scoop Raisin Bran Cereal 350gr

5000 Quaker

Muffin Mix 900gr

3000

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OUR NEW STORE IN WESTSHORE OPENS THIS WEEK • ALL 12 QF STORES ARE CELEBRATING! Cookies

Melts Slices

600gr

535-550gr

Process Cheese Product 1kg

Feta Cheese

Shaved Cheese, 300gr

320gr

Magnum

170-200gr

Creamery Style Ice Cream

No-Stick Cooking Spray

475ml

for

Ocean’s

5 2

for

Ocean’s

Wild Sockeye Salmon

5 2

for

Hellmann’s

Smartfood

890ml

200-220gr

Popcorn

Mayonnaise

Olivieri

Filled Pasta

Nested Pasta or Lasagna Sheets

250-350gr

for

Olivieri

General Mills

Selected, 330-380gr

425-505gr

Selected, 350-500gr

2$ for

Cheerios Cereal

Oatmeal Crisp Cereal

Garlic Bread

99 3$ Kraft

for

Crush, Dr. Pepper or Mug Root Beer 12x355ml

Doritos

Tortillas

Plus Applicable Fees

Wafers or Crumbs 400gr

5 2

3$ for

Christie

Smucker’s

1kg

500ml

Natural 100% Peanut Butter

Becel

Pure Jam, Jelly or Marmalade

for

Soft Margarine 907gr

Europe’s Best

272-552gr

600gr

Chocolate Bar

SunRype

Juice, Smoothie or Coconut Water

Gourmet Delight Natural Fruit

1.36lt

Plus Applicable Fees

for

Quench Your Thirst For Great Prices!

Cadbury

Nature Valley, General Mills or Betty Crocker

Value Size Snacks

235-260gr

10 10 2

Jet-Puffed Marshmallows

160gr or 275-300ml

for

Summer S’Mores

Sauce

333gr

Plus Applicable Fees

Adams

220-320gr

12x355ml

Plus Applicable Fees

Tortilla Chips

12x355ml

Schweppes

400gr

General Mills

Pepsi, 7-Up or Mountain Dew

Ginger Ale, Club Soda or Tonic Water

Olivieri

350-360gr

Tostitos

Family Size Potato Chips

Fresh Tastes Better - Ready in Minutes! Olivieri

255-270gr

213gr

Plus Applicable Fees

General Mills

Cereal

4x80-150ml

Lay’s

141-170gr

Crab Meat with Leg Meat

Look for CINEPLEX MOVIE OFFER on Specially Marked Boxes

Pam

Dressing

Kraft

1lt

Plus Applicable Fees

Klondike or Fruttare Frozen Dessert Bars

Breyers

Ice Cream Bars

920gr or 96-108gr

1.66lt

Pickles

3x100ml or 4x55ml

Vlasic

170gr

Saputo

Parmesan Petals

Shredded Cheese

100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice

12x341ml

Saputo

Folgers Classic Roast Ground Coffee or Keurig Folgers Selection K-Cups

Tropicana

2.63lt

Saputo

Minute Maid 100% Juice or Nestea Iced Tea

Dad’s

Armstrong

Cheese

Jones

Coconut Water

Aquel

Kombucha Wonder Drink

2lt

414ml

Sparkling Spring Water

Soda 355ml

Sparkling Fermented Tea

90-100gr

99 3$ for

Plus Applicable Fees

for

Plus Applicable Fees

for

Plus Applicable Fees

for

Plus Applicable Fees

for

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OUR NEW STORE IN WESTSHORE OPENS THIS WEEK • ALL 12 QF STORES ARE CELEBRATING! Cookies

Melts Slices

600gr

535-550gr

Process Cheese Product 1kg

Feta Cheese

Shaved Cheese, 300gr

320gr

Magnum

170-200gr

Creamery Style Ice Cream

No-Stick Cooking Spray

475ml

for

Ocean’s

5 2

for

Ocean’s

Wild Sockeye Salmon

5 2

for

Hellmann’s

Smartfood

890ml

200-220gr

Popcorn

Mayonnaise

Olivieri

Filled Pasta

Nested Pasta or Lasagna Sheets

250-350gr

for

Olivieri

General Mills

Selected, 330-380gr

425-505gr

Selected, 350-500gr

2$ for

Cheerios Cereal

Oatmeal Crisp Cereal

Garlic Bread

99 3$ Kraft

for

Crush, Dr. Pepper or Mug Root Beer 12x355ml

Doritos

Tortillas

Plus Applicable Fees

Wafers or Crumbs 400gr

5 2

3$ for

Christie

Smucker’s

1kg

500ml

Natural 100% Peanut Butter

Becel

Pure Jam, Jelly or Marmalade

for

Soft Margarine 907gr

Europe’s Best

272-552gr

600gr

Chocolate Bar

SunRype

Juice, Smoothie or Coconut Water

Gourmet Delight Natural Fruit

1.36lt

Plus Applicable Fees

for

Quench Your Thirst For Great Prices!

Cadbury

Nature Valley, General Mills or Betty Crocker

Value Size Snacks

235-260gr

10 10 2

Jet-Puffed Marshmallows

160gr or 275-300ml

for

Summer S’Mores

Sauce

333gr

Plus Applicable Fees

Adams

220-320gr

12x355ml

Plus Applicable Fees

Tortilla Chips

12x355ml

Schweppes

400gr

General Mills

Pepsi, 7-Up or Mountain Dew

Ginger Ale, Club Soda or Tonic Water

Olivieri

350-360gr

Tostitos

Family Size Potato Chips

Fresh Tastes Better - Ready in Minutes! Olivieri

255-270gr

213gr

Plus Applicable Fees

General Mills

Cereal

4x80-150ml

Lay’s

141-170gr

Crab Meat with Leg Meat

Look for CINEPLEX MOVIE OFFER on Specially Marked Boxes

Pam

Dressing

Kraft

1lt

Plus Applicable Fees

Klondike or Fruttare Frozen Dessert Bars

Breyers

Ice Cream Bars

920gr or 96-108gr

1.66lt

Pickles

3x100ml or 4x55ml

Vlasic

170gr

Saputo

Parmesan Petals

Shredded Cheese

100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice

12x341ml

Saputo

Folgers Classic Roast Ground Coffee or Keurig Folgers Selection K-Cups

Tropicana

2.63lt

Saputo

Minute Maid 100% Juice or Nestea Iced Tea

Dad’s

Armstrong

Cheese

Jones

Coconut Water

Aquel

Kombucha Wonder Drink

2lt

414ml

Sparkling Spring Water

Soda 355ml

Sparkling Fermented Tea

90-100gr

99 3$ for

Plus Applicable Fees

for

Plus Applicable Fees

for

Plus Applicable Fees

for

Plus Applicable Fees

for

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LOOK FORWARD TO LUNCHES ... THEY’RE ALL READY IN THE DELI!

Vienna Roast Beef or New York Style Corned Beef

Sunrise

Roast or Smoked Turkey Breast

Bonus Q-Points

Large Deli Salad

10,000

points

99 per 100gr

Maplelodge

Honey Ham

69 per 100gr

per 100gr

Deli Salad Selected

69 per 100gr

for

Natural Pastures

Cheese

Selected

Grands Cinnamon Rolls 496gr

3000 Olympic

Selected

3000

Boursin Cheese 125-150gr

Yoplait

Yop Yogurt Drink

Secret

Deodorant

Weather Permitting

18’s

1500 Ivory Body Wash Selected, 709ml

Selected 75ml-135ml

2500

per 100gr

Vegetable Chop Suey Medium

Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls 8 Piece

99 per 100gr

Deep Fried Prawns Small

Dry Garlic Pork

Fresh

7 25

9 75 5 25 5 95

Whole Head Off Sockeye Salmon

U by Kotex

Click Tampons

Toothpaste

Medium

Fresh

Snapper Fillets

1500

Sensodyne

FAMILY PACK

Fresh

Selected, 45-48gr

2500

Available at Select Stores

Monetery Jack with ith it Jalapeño or Havarti Plain Cheese

SEAFOOD CENTRE

200ml

1000

CHINESE FOOD

CHEESE CENTRE

Pillsbury

Sour Cream

10 Piece Crispy Chicken Drumsticks

Small

Cajun or Maple Chicken Breast

bonus

Continental

per 100gr

Fresh

Hand Peeled Shrimp

Sockeye Salmon Steaks

per 100gr

99 per 100gr

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PICK UP SOME FRESH & TASTY BAKERY GOODS TODAY! Large Kaiser Buns Selected

Multigrain Bread

Blueberry Pie

4 Black Forest Cake

6 pack

Original Cakerie Squares Selected

5000 BULK

BAKERY D’Italiano

Roasted

Oroweat

U.S. Grade A Blanched Peanuts

Bread 680gr

Selected, 6-8’s

for

SCAN& THIS SPECIAL The QF Natural Organics Summer QR (QUICK RESPONSE) 2014 issue is CODE nowWITH out! At your local YOUR SMARTPHONE A QF store or with yourFOR newspaper LIST OF GLUTEN FREE (in most areas) PRODUCTS

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280-600gr

Plus Applicable Fees

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R.W. Knudsen

Double Roll Bathroom Tissue

for

Organic Beverage

All A l But Gluten

HOUSEWARES

Santa Cruz

Gluten-Free Gl t F Products

Italian Style Buns or Rolls

99 2$

Spritzer 4x311ml

Plus Applicable Fees

for

SpongeTowels

Clorox

6’s

1.62-1.89lt

Paper Towels

for

GimMe

454gr

10gr

for

Ocean’s World Cuisine

Authentica Sauce 530ml

2$ for

Sweet Treats Red Berries 250gr

Quality Fresh

Family Favourites Cranberries Dried, 400gr

Raincoast Trading

Wild Pacific Sardines 120gr

2$ for

Green Works

per 100gr

Quality Fresh

Organic Roasted Seaweed Snacks

100% Brown Rice Pasta

Bleach

Rizopia

Bonus Q-Points

Cheesecake Slice

Double Layer

Cinnamon Buns

12’s

for

3 Korn Bread

8 Inch

Purex

6 pack

Organically Yours

Organic Raw Pepitas 200gr

Natural Dishwashing Liquid

2$ for

650ml

2$ for

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Haden Mangos

5$ for

B.C. Grown

Fresh Zucchini Squash

99 2.18 per kg

California “Green Giant”

Baby Cut Carrots

2lb Bag

for

7 DAYS OF SAVINGS - JULY

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Gourmet Salad Dressing

Selected, 355-384ml “Taylor Farms”

Garden Salad

2$ 12oz Bag

10 Stem Germini

Large Nectarines or Peaches

“Litehouse”

California “Tree Ripe”

per lb

for

per lb

ORGA NIC ORGANI C 6” Aloha Lilly

4.39 per kg

B.C. “Fresh”

Organic Bunched Black Kale

2$ for

ORGANIC

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Organic On the Vine Tomatoes

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CARDS OF THANKS

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT of Manufactured Home and intent to Dispose of Property. TO: The Lana Spode Estate and all parties holding an interest in the property. Property located at #7, 1700 Cumberland Road, Courtenay, BC. V9N 2E9. Manufactured Home Registry No. 56061. Landlord: Chris Castles, 6942 Longacre Drive, Vernon, BC. V1H 1H8. Tel. 250-306-1912. Pursuant to Part 6 of the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy R as the registered holder of a financial statement in the Personal Property Registry using the name of the tenant or the serial number of the property, or the registered owner of the manufactured home in the Manufactured Home Registry, and to the knowledge of the landlord claim an interest in the Property, you are advised that the Landlord intends to dispose of this manufactured home and the contents without further notice to you unless you take possession of the property, establish a right to possession of it, or make an application to the court to establish such a right, within 30 days from the publication of this notice.

BY VIRTUE OF THE WAREHOUSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIEN ACT THE HARBOUR AUTHORITY OF DEEP BAY will dispose of goods, namely 1) 33ft Samson Ferro-cement sail boat named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trinityâ&#x20AC;? for debts owed by debtor â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magnus Weaverâ&#x20AC;? to recover $5,130.28 plus accruing storage and any other / all related expenses. This unit will be made available for sale after 07-31-2014. Contact 250-757-9331 for further details.

Jennifer Leona Lepine (Emerson) January 6th, 1970 ~ June 3rd, 2014 Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out John 5:28

PLACES OF WORSHIP

ECKANKAR

Religion of the Light & Sound of God LEWIS CENTRE 2nd Sunday 11am ECK Worship Service â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Light and Sound, the Wondrous of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 4th Sunday 11am Community HU Song Contact: 250-331-9338 www.eckankar.org

DEATHS

DEATHS In Loving Memory

Lola Nestorvich

Sept 21, 1929 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 19, 2014 It is with sad hearts that we announce that our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, Lola passed away June 19, 2014 at 1:45p.m. She is predeceased by her husband John, and sisters; Stella, Myrna, and Freida, brothers; Campbell, Jim and Lyle. Lola is remembered by her brother Bruce (Maureen), son Bill (Carolyn), and her daughters, Judy (Brad), Trish (Fred), Kim (Brian), Kelly (Duane) and her seven grand children and seven great grand children. Mom moved to Comox from Edmonton seven years ago to be closer to her family. She enjoyed six wonderful years residing at the Berwick, where she met many new friends and took part in many activities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bus trips were her favorite. Her last remaining year was spent living at the Comox Valley Senior Village where she was well cared for. Our family would like to acknowledge the staff at the CVSV for their kindness and compassion in making our motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last days peaceful. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Edmonton.

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Flying Dog!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the couple with their black dog, who stopped traffic when Penny decided to take a leap of faith from my moving car, on Comox Road in front of Farquharson Farm. I was in shock as she has never even attempted to leave the car by the window before, I did not properly thank you at the time. Thank you! Susan

A most heartfelt thanks to all the friends and family who came on June 30th to share in the Celebration of Life in memory of Lloyd â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dutchâ&#x20AC;? Franks. A beautiful tribute to a remarkable man. JoAnn Foster and Franks family.

INFORMATION DEATHS

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MARK DRAIBYE

AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinking? Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666). www.al-anon.alateen.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, it is your business, if you want to Stop it is ours. Ph: A.A 250-338-8042 Call Any Time 24/7 MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851. Nar-Anon are you affected by someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of drugs, we can help. Wed. Group 7:30pm at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Society contact Jack 3343485. Fri. Group 7:30pm, Komokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.

DEATHS

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KERR, MARGARET ELIZABETH (LIZ) NĂŠe Hoshal

Nov 19, 1920 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jun 28, 2014 Liz was born in Niagara Falls and raised in Toronto, ON. Liz was predeceased by her husband and one true love, Robert Henry Kerr in 1967. Liz leaves behind her son Steve (Karen) of Orillia ON, and her grandchildren Aaron, Joel (Christine) and Stephanie and her daughter Alex Greenwood (Dave) of Courtenay, BC and her grandchildren Josh, Jessica and Jake. Liz lived in Burlington, ON for most of her life and was a long time choir member of St Matthew on-the-Plains, volunteer at RBG and Joseph Brant Hospital, an avid traveller and bridge player. Her last 9 years were spent in Courtenay, BC many in Casa Loma where she made some good friends. In Sept 2013 she moved in with Alex and Dave and was loved and cared for until she succumbed to complications from Crohnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease. Will love you forever, Mum. Service was held at Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road on Sat., July 5 at 1pm. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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UNERAL OME CREMATION AND RECEPTION

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Born July 25, 1930, Mark Draibye died on June 20, 2104, following a long battle with skin cancer and other debilitating conditions. Mark Draibye spent most of his life devoted to the Canadian Navy. He left home at thirteen and started his career working as a dishwasher while living on the streets of Montreal. He later worked at a logging camp in northern Quebec and for the merchant marines â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but he found his true calling and love when he entered the Canadian Armed Forces. A natural leader, following his service in the Korean war and a number of positions on warships and a minesweeper, he became a deep sea clearance diver and later the Executive Officer for the Diving Unit in Esquimalt, lead the western team to victory in the Navy Gun Run competition for the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit in 1979, and ultimately rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander as the Deck Officer on the Supply Ship, Provider. Following retirement he became the Commander of the cadet camp at HMCS Quadra in Comox, B.C., a position he was immensely proud of, and one he often said he felt he had worked towards for his entire life. Mark Draibye loved beauty and he spent much of his life creating beauty â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether it be creating the perfect meal, bringing an exquisite flower to life, or sculpting the character and abilities of young cadets, he worked tirelessly, always aiming for perfection. A man who had experienced poverty, he was well known for his generosity. Mark Draibye is survived by his wife of sixty years, Joan Draibye, with whom he fell in love the first time he saw the auburn haired beauty in her green Eisenhower jacket standing across the room at a dance in Montreal. Mark is also survived by his three grown children Kathy (Jim), Sandra, and Gordon (Lucie); five grandchildren, Renee (Doug), Sarah (Steve), Andrea, Elizabeth and Sebastien, and six great-grandchildren, Brandon, Ryan, Jonathan, Ethan, Sophie and Cooper. He will be missed. The service for Mark Draibye will be held at 11am on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at "Our Lady of the Rosary Parish"Â on 798 Goldstream Avenue in Langford, B.C.

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FIRST RESPONDER FIRST AID (FAC 015) The Red Cross First Responder first aid course provides training in pre-hospital care and CPR skills for professional first responders or those wanting to become first responders. It teaches techniques for sustaining life, preventing further injuries, and caring for illnesses and injuries until the next level of medical personnel arrives.

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The Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association are seeking Request for Proposals for the operation of the Filberg Tea House for 2015. Consideration will be given to applicants who: - Look at expanding the operation and hours of the Tea House. - Have creative ideas for increasing the revenue and profile of the FHLPA. For more information visit http://filberg.com/about-us/ Send via email to: lodge@filberg.com, closing Date July 31, 2014

Pre-requisite: Must hold a current CPR C certification. COMOX VALLEY CAMPUS, COURTENAY JULY 28 - AUGUST 1, 2014 INSTRUCTOR: ERNIE PAYNE $675.00 For more information about first aid training call 250-334-5005 or visit http://www.nic.bc.ca/continuingeducation Check us out on facebook at: North Island College - First Aid Training or on Twitter @NICFirstAid

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FIREARMS TRAINING & C.O.R.E. Non Restricted & restricted. C.O.R.E. Course starts: Fri. July 18 6pm-10pm Sat. July 19 8am-noon

Take notice that Barry Chalmers of OK Industries Ltd. (Tayco Paving Company), has ďŹ led with the Chief Inspector of Mines pursuant to Part 10.1.1 of the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, a proposed mine plan and a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and watercourses related to the proposed development of a gravel extraction operation located south of Bevan Road approximately 5 kilometers west of the town of Cumberland BC on private property owned by Comox Timber Company with legal designation: Section 34, Township 10, Comox District, Plan 52211, except that part shown outlined on Plan 21 RW and that part on Plan VIPSS 123 and VIP69987. A copy of the permit application, including supporting documentation, is available for public viewing at the Vancouver Island Regional Library, Courtenay, BC. Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines, c/o SW Region, Mining and Minerals Division, PO Box 9395 Stn Provincial Government, Victoria, BC, V8W 9M9, Facsimile: 250-953-3878, or email to: SouthwestMinesDivision@gov.bc.ca, with copy to OK Industries Ltd. (Tayco Paving Company), 801A 29th Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 7Z5 or email to Barry Chalmers at bchalmers@islandpaving.com

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HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. Career Opportunity Cosmetician - Part-time To be a successful candidate you will need the following credentials: â&#x20AC;˘ Self Motivated with a positive, professional attitude â&#x20AC;˘ Outstanding Customer Service and Sales Skills â&#x20AC;˘ Strong Team Player â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent Organizational Skills â&#x20AC;˘ Keen interest in the Fashion and Beauty Industry Deadline for applicants is Tuersday, July 15th, 2014. Please drop off your resume in conďŹ dence to: Comox Pharmasave at 2225 Guthrie Rd. (Attention Holly Francis) or email your resume to: mlagotte@shaw.ca THE SALMON Arm Curling Centre in British Columbia, is accepting applications for Head Ice Technician. Successful applicant starts mid August for 2014/2015 season. Preference Level 2 certification or better, with ice making experience. Position includes ice installation, care/maintenance throughout season and year-end removal, along with some facility care duties. Season normally runs from first week of September to March. A competitive wage based on experience is being offered. Send resumes/questions directly to President, Salmon Arm Curling Centre, Darcy Seghers dsrenos@telus.net.

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Executive Assistant Required Vancouver Island Insurance Centres is a dynamic and expanding General and Life Insurance brokerage with 14 locations throughout Vancouver Island. VIIC requires an Executive Assistant in their Courtenay Administration office who will be responsible for a wide variety of duties in support of the Chief Executive Officer and other senior management members. The EA is required to maintain confidentiality and professionally interact with all employees. You will have excellent communication skills as well as exemplary planning and administration skills. For further information please refer to the Careers section at www.viic.ca. To apply please submit your resume and cover letter, highlighting your relevant experience to Audrey Craig, HR Manager at acraig@viic.ca by July 23, 2014. We thank you in advance for your interest; however only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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STYLIST REQUIRED FT or PT. Call Kim at 250-703-1412 or drop off resume to 442A Duncan Ave., Courtenay.

MINES ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A MINE PERMIT APPROVING THE MINE PLAN AND RECLAMATION PROGRAM FOR OK INDUSTRIES (TAYCO PAVING) BEVAN ROAD PROPOSED GRAVEL QUARRY

250-338-0725 Substitute Carrier Needed

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

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C.O.R.E. continues June 21, 22, 23 6pm-10pm

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

LOOKING TO hire and train 3 new Realtors. Apply to Earl Costello or Gregg Hart - Royal LePage in the Comox Valley. 250-334-3124

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The Kiwanis Villages Society are seeking a contractor to provide snow removal from the roadways, parking lots and sidewalks in their senior housing complexes at 635 and 750 Pidcock Ave in Courtenay. Contract from October 2014 to April 2015. Please visit our website at www.courtenaycomoxkiwanisvillages.com and click on Snow Removal contract for more information. A summary of work and more details can also be obtained by contacting 250-338-8651. Closing date for submitting quotations is Aug 1, 2014.

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LIVE-IN CAREGIVER for an 83 yr old lady with head trauma, dementia and borderline diabetes. Applicant should be eligible to work in Canada, be at least 19, in good health (no back, neck injuries), and a non-smoker. MUST speak Romanian & English, have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, be outgoing, positive and a quick thinker, who can deal with severe mood swings, and sometimes aggression from the senior. Full-time 40 hrs/week, in a private home, $25,000./yearly Start date Aug, 29/14. Interested candidates, email: epCSIL4jmPOA4@outlook.com & leave contact phone #.

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Pay: Based on experience Positions Available: 1 Full Time/1 Part Time Location: Courtenay Please contact Ryan or Darrell in-store with resumĂŠ: 2230 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay

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Mount Washington Alpine Resort Tedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill is now hiring server staff for the summer season. Staff benefits include a summer season pass, food discounts, and priority hiring for the winter season. For a complete job description and to apply online please visit our HR website at: http://hr.mount washington.ca/, or apply by email to: creynolds @mountwashington.ca

EXPERIENCED CDA Full-time position. Please bring resume to Comox Valley Dental Health Centre B 1710 Comox Ave. We have an opportunity for a CDA who would enjoy working in a warm, fun and friendly dental practice. This is a full-time 4 day/week position. Please forward your resume to Dr. Bill Toews at 301-1757 Beaufort Ave., Comox, BC, V9M 1C6

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We offer competitive wages, medical, dental and vision benefits, RRSP matching program and discounts on tires, parts and services. For full details visit: www.LocalWork.ca Apply with resume to: Connie.St.Cyr@ FountainTire.com

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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RASPBERRIES Picked or you pick. McGinnis Berry Crops. 3583 Dove Creek Rd, Courtenay, 250-338-1678. Email ahead: mcginnis@berrycrops.net

STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419. 25x26 $6,485. 30x30 $8,297. 32x34 $9,860. 40x48 $15,359. 47x68 $20,558. Front & back wall included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

FUEL/FIREWOOD FIREWOOD. Full cords. Cut, Split and Delivered. Phone today! Call 250-792-4328.

HANDYPERSONS 250-898-8887. HOME Repair, Renovation & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS THINKING OF A NEW IKEA KITCHEN? â&#x20AC;˘ DESIGN â&#x20AC;˘ DELIVERY â&#x20AC;˘ INSTALLATION Since 1990. 250-338-3148

HOME REPAIRS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

PETS PETS URGENT ADOPTION: Diva aka Dania Labrador retriever Great Dane mix, gentle giant, 4 yrs old. Ideal family pet, loves children. No cats. Can be prey driven. High energy, beautiful girl. Dogwood Rescue (250)752-1157, Qualicum.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BUILDING SUPPLIES RETIRED BUILDER selling 5yr old milled Fir. 2x10, 2x6, 2x4. Good discount. Offers 250-338-7339 lv msg.

GLACIER VIEW Yarns & Botique. Brand name wholesale prices yarns. 35 brands, hundreds of colors, and adult knit & crochet clothing, ladies purses, shawls, tops jewellery & jewellery scarves. much more in botique. 1060 Farquharson Dr. E. Courtenay 250-8714008 scheba@shaw.ca open 10-4pm Mon-Fri.

KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. POOL TABLE & accessories. Bull Flex gym+ trend climber. 100lb weight set. Leather couch & matching love seat, 2 leather straight back chairs. Lazy-boy recliner chair. Stress-less leather chair, w/stool. Leather arm chair. Lrg wall unit in cherry veneer. Cherrywood bed frame & mattress, queen-size. Glass coffee table w/matching end tables. Mahogany head board w/frame, queen-size cherrywood headboard & frame w/new mattress, queensize. Lamps. Will consider doing a package price. (250)338-0245.

OAK CABINET and hutch with glass door $300 OBO, treadmill $300 OBO. 250-338-1419

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

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SPORTING GOODS FOR SALE cheap: motorized caddy car with remote, seats to rest when play is slow. Asking $250, was $1000 new, like new. Comes with some tools. Call 250-335-2845, 250-3015099. SURFBOARD- NSP 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;? epoxy longboard w/ Dakine bag. Excel. cond., seldom used. Tri fin, mid: 22 5/8â&#x20AC;?, thick: 3â&#x20AC;?, leash. Bag & board $525. Eves or msg. 250-850-4100 in Campbell River.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB family fun, 4 person softub. Plugs into 110. Completely overhauled for years of pleasure. Was $3500 new Now $899. Call 250-338-7854 or email jmtoogood@yahoo.ca

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Blue Haven Farm ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783. 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. UNFILED TAX Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 1855-668-8089. (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY 250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

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CAMPBELL RIVER 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath. Corner lot, private & fenced backyard. Backs onto greenbelt. Landscaped gardens. Strata living with no strata fees. $219,900.00 250-2048030 or cwallin@telus.net

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BEAUTIFUL PATIO HOME. 2bdrms. 1200sqft. Garage. No through road. Pacific Maples strata. Immaculate. Furnishings can be left. No agents. 250-202-7890. CR

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FIRST OFFER over $300,000 buys this 4bd, 2bth oceanview duplex in Painter-Barclay area of Campbell River. Renting for $1800/mnth. 250-850-0998

YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CVP 92. Excellent condition $500. obo 250-338-6303

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

MEDICAL/DENTAL ARBOR DENTAL is looking for a Full-time CDA and Hygienist. Please send resume to: arbordental@shawbiz.ca

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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REBAR INSTALLERS NEEDED 24 HOUR CONCRETE GRAIN SILO FORM POUR NORTH VANCOUVER (accommodations provided)

Be part of a landmark project, recognized throughout Vancouver, then Come back to grow with us at LMS Reinforcing Steel Group! Our City infrastructure could not be built without experienced professionals like YOU! Project Duration: Monday, July 21st - Monday, July 28th, 2014 Number of Vacancies: 50 Requirements: Looking for DEPENDABLE and HARD working professionals who can commit to: seven (7) to eight (8) straight days (Monday to Monday) of twelve (12) hour shifts (see below for either Days OR Nights). Shifts: 1) Day = 7am to 7pm; OR 2) Night = 7pm to 7am (premium rate paid) BeneĹľts: â&#x20AC;˘ Accommodation (if you reside out of North Vancouver area) â&#x20AC;˘ Meals provided (During shifts) â&#x20AC;˘ Completion Bonus (if all 7 days of 12 hour shift is completed). Application requirements: Send your Letter of intent/interest and point form Resume (outlining your previous experience & transferable skills) and preferred shift (Day or Night) via: careers@lmsgroup.ca OR Fax: 604.572.6139 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Quote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;SILO-July2014â&#x20AC;? in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who clearly outline the application requirements above will be contacted toward future screening.

Do you care about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned, we own and manage our own buildings. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE! Please refer to available apartments listed below. TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222

SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. 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 services. ALSO ONE BEDROOM. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite â&#x20AC;&#x201D; spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox â&#x20AC;&#x201D; walking distance to everything. In suite storage. New designer kitchen. Large dining room. Resident social room. Elevator and security entry. Well maintained and managed, mature adult building. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM renovated suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/dryer. New appliances. Walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and managed quiet, mature adult building. Resident social room. Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

VILLA MONTECITO 1331 England Ave. LUXURY TWO BEDROOM CONDO. Very spacious suite. Large, designer kitchen. Nicely appointed with in suite washer/dryer, full sized appliances. Very well maintained, mature adult building. Security entry. One of Courtenayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest. Three blocks from downtown. No pets. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. LARGE ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious. Recent renovation. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building. Central Courtenay. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

GREENBRIER 750 Eighth Street

LUXURY TWO BEDROOM CONDO almost 1000 sq. ft. This is a unique bright and spacious corner unit with five appliances; ensuite and in suite storage. Very attractive. Quiet mature neighbours. Security entry. Just three blocks from downtown. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

OAKCREST 1155 Stewart Ave.

TWO BEDROOM recently renovated. Over 900 sq.ft. Quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Well managed and maintained. Full sized appliances. Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

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REAL ESTATE

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HOUSES FOR SALE

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

GREAT PRIVATE LOCATION 5 bdrm, 3 bath 3200 sq.ft. home on 2.79 acres 2131 Schulz Road Black Creek Large country kitchen with custom oak cabinets, Hardwood floors kitchen/dining. Heat pump, air cond., wood stove, 7 skylights, central vac, Large wrap around deck. Dbl garage, excellent well system, large basement with suite potential. Great family home in private setting backing onto Saratoga Golf course, near schools and beaches. $559,000. 250-337-8450

OPEN HOUSE every Sunday 1pm-5pm Courtenay-#26-20 Anderton Ave. Patio Home, Adult Complex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1274 sq ft - $249,900. FMI & Pics see KIJIJI or call 250-703-0097

Riverfront Home for Sale 2370 Campbell River Rd. Fully renovated $869,000 Open House Saturday 1-3pm more info: kjrisland@hotmail.com

MOBILE HOME 2 bdrm, # 81 in Uplands, newly renovated woodstove, W/D, F/S, electric furnace, laminate flooring, 4 doors, nice decks. $55,000.00 O.B.O. Call 250-334-3074

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

PRIVATE SALE, 916 Heritage Meadow Drive, Campbell River, House details available on Property Guys, Kijiji Ad# 574902522 and on Craigslist. Price reduced - $434,000 Call 250-830-7162 for further info.

RETIRE TO Mill Bay into a manufactured home in a strata title park. Over 1200 sq. feet on main floor, plus basement, underground watering system, and many extras. Call: 250743-5812.

HOUSES FOR SALE

CAMPBELL RIVER 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x200â&#x20AC;&#x2122; on Nicholls Road. Good area. Close to all amenities. Mature fruit tree. $125,0000. Call 250287-7386 PARKSVILLE 1473 Sunrise Dr. Lrg ocean view, storm, sanitary sewer, & water serv. installed w/permits on lot. $175,000. Ph 250-248-7578

LOT ON Sproat Lake, Port Alberni. Incl 30 ft. 2009 travel trailer. New tent, new shed & new outside fridge. $159,900. obo. Call 250-586-9969.

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COURTENAY- NEW 1bdrm + office. grnd lvl suite. Mountain view. Patio, D/W, W/D, NS/NP $800. July 1. 250-703-4524.

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LOTS

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

UPPER house 2bdrm, Comox. Util + intnet incl.; Lndry; Hrd wd flrs; deck; close scl & amen. $1050. call, txt 250650-5451

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LEASE SPACES from $500 per month. Monthly and yearly leases, excellent locations. Gregg Hart Royal LePage in the Comox Valley 250-334-7864.

LARGE 2-BDRM. Free heat. Elevator. Great location! From $775./mo. 250-334-4646.

CR-2896 APPLE Dr. Located in the heart of Willow Point. This 1478 sqft rancher offers 4bdrms, 2bths, newer kitchen, roof & flooring. Private fenced yard, RV parking. $249,900. Kim: 250-923-6503

RENTALS

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

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 5 appls, garage, gas F/P, fenced yard w/irrigation, N/S, No pets, Avail. Sept 1 - $1,400/mth WEST CTNY HOME 5 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 appls, partially fenced yard, RV parking, N/S, cat or sm. dog neg. w/ref, Avail. Aug 1 $1,200/mth

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REDUCED! 1369sqft. PATIO HOME. 2bdrm. In a location that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat. Mntn. view Quiet neighborhood in a beautiful setting. Bareland strata. 2 minutes to Merecroft Village. $279,900. 250-287-8570 or 250-202-7717. CR

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WHOLE DUPLEX for sale. 1280 sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. Pt. Hardy. $225,000. comoxvalley.en.craigslist.ca/ reo/4435662010.html (250)334-8474.

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ULVERSTON MANOR: Spacious 1&2 bdrm suites in secured entrance bldg, located near Cumberland Hospital & downtown core; incl 2 appls, & on site coin-op laundry; starting at $600/mth, immed. poss. avail. KENDAL AVE SUITE: Beautiful suite in new Cumberland subdivision features 3 bdrms, 1 bath, 4 appliances & beautiful kitchen cabinetry; N/S pet permitted w/approval $800/month; immed. poss. avail. .

TOWNHOUSES / HOUSES PINE PLACE: Spacious 2 &3 bdrms, 1 bath townhomes offer great living space & excellent proximity to all amenities; incls shopping, NIC & rec. N/S pets permitted w/deposit, immed poss. avail. rents start at $775.00

2900 SQFT Ocean View. Level Entry. Well kept home with in-law suite. 6 bdrms, 3 full bth. 2 laundry. 2x garage. Close to bus & shopping. $389,900. 250-287-4161. Campbell River.

BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH Bungalow, four years old, Sunshine Coast. Low yard maintenance, low running costs, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, ocean & mountain views. Information and pictures, 604.485.8321.

KENDAL AVE HOME: Coal Valley Estates offers a beautiful 2 bdrm, 5 appl. home with ground level featuring tiled entrance, bonus room & laundry. 2nd level features carpeted bdrms, bath, ensuite to master, & open concept living, dining, & kitchen w/ walkin pantry in quality laminate. Regrettably pets will not be considered, immed. possession avail., $1300/month BEAR LODGE MT WASHINGTON: Amazing opportunity to live on Mount Washington. Fully furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo w/ underground parking & features â&#x20AC;&#x153;ski in, ski outâ&#x20AC;?. Hot tub on site. This slope side condo has breathtaking views of the mountain & the valley. Located near the Alpine Lodge, Ted's Bar and Grill & the Eagle lift. N/S N/P, rent dependant on season, immed. possession avail.

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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.

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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1015 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay

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ONE AND TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in well-respected, 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

Spacious 2 & 3 bedroom suite in a quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops, and downtown. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required. For viewing call Donna

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1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay 2 bedrooms available in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet. In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security deposit required. To View, Call 250-218-2111

1255 9th Street, Courtenay Available deluxe 2 bedroom suite in a quiet well maintained building. Rent includes full size stove, fridge, washer/dryer, carpet and blinds. Nice feature: large open concept. No pets. 2 Rental references and Security Deposit required.

For viewing call Donna

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ST. BRELADES 146 Back Road, Courtenay FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Quiet, clean building. Pet friendly. 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to SuperStore and NIC.

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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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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;04 FORD ESCAPE 5 speed, front wheel drive, air conditioner, cruise control, radio/disc player, winter tires, trailer hitch, clean inside & out 298,000 km highway. $4900. 250-752-2249 for test drive or additional info.

1995 ZODIAK 14.6ft - 65HP Suzuki. New steering & trailer bearings. $5500 OBO. 250-334-9337

1989 DODGE truck & 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wilderness camper fully equipped in good running cond. 188,000km. 318 Engine Everything works. $3500.obo Call 250-336-8371 1966 FORD RANCHERO Good condition, good driver $5000 O.B.O. 250-287-3345

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LORELIE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, adult oriented, balcony, new carpet & paint, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $675/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE ground flr 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, patio, new paint, res. pkg, N/S, No pets Avail. Immed. - $825/mth GLACIER VIEW TOWNHOUSE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, res. pkg, patios, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. $825/mth. ABOVE COMMERCIAL SPACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, concrete flrs, gourmet kitchen, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $1,200/mth TRUMPETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDING 2 bdrm & den & 2 bdrm units, 2 baths, balconies, undergrd. pkg, storage locker, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed & Aug. 1 - $1,000 $1,200/mth NORTH COURTENAY TOWNHOUSE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, 2nd flr, res. pkg, balcony, N/S, no pets, Avail. Immed. - $825/mth DOWNTOWN DUPLEX, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, laminate flrs, small yard, patio, N/S, No pets, Avail. Aug 1 $800/mth WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appl, patio, 2 res. pkg. spots, N/S, No pets, Avail. Aug 1 - $750/mth NEAR DRIFTWOOD MALL 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Aug. 1 - $950/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, res. pkg, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug. 1 $725/mth CTNY PATIO HOME 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, carport, patio, N/S, small pet neg/w ref. Walk to downtown. Avail. Aug. 1 $900/mth CTNY DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 4 appls, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Aug. 1 $1,050/mth

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2003 T-BIRD, low miles, mint, 2 tops. $21,500. obo. Call 250 335 1343.

2007 CHEV Cobaltls 4 door sedan, grey, A/C, 4 new tires, brakes replaced 2013. 189.000kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $ 3500. 250338-6970

TOYOTA AVALON 2008 (maroon), 65,530 km. Automatic. CD, AC. Perfect condition. $17,999. Call (778)346-2898.

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2006 MERCEDES SLK350 hardtop convertible, silver. Immaculate 49000 km. $28,500. Call (250)923-4768.

1993 MOTOR Home 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Deluxe Gulfstream Sun Voyagerwide body, totally re-furbished, auto 4 speed Cummins diesel, Alision transmission, power jacks, new fridge 2012, low miles. Flat screen TV, excellent stereo, awning w/privacy curtain and window covers. Stored under cover. $25,000. Call (250)335-1515.

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2005 33â&#x20AC;&#x2122; MONTANA 5th, designed for full-time live-in. Well cared for. Polarpack, large bright living space. W/D, lots of storage, generator. Asking $22,500. obo. Amazing, must see! (250)202-5820.

2008 LEXINGTON 283, loaded, only 20,000 miles, 3 slides. Mint condition, garage kept. $62,900. Phone:250-898-8718

2009 Arctic Fox 32â&#x20AC;&#x2122;TT (Mod30U), $10,000 in extras/upgrades, Michelins, 330+ W Solar, for serious Boondocking Snowbirds, meticulously maintained, NS, NP, health forces sale- Serious Inquiries before 6:00pm pls $32,900. 778-427-2724

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29FT MOTORHOME. Class A Very good cond. 2nd owner Must sell for health reasons. $15,000 obo. 250-287-3345 2007 KAWASAKI NINJA Zx14. Silver. Like New. 12,000km. Garage stored. Never raced or dropped. Hindle titanium mufflers. Power cammander. Rev limiter bypass. Exceptional perfomance & handling. No inexperienced riders please. $11,000. 250923-0769. Campbell River. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;77 FXE HD. Lots of spare parts. $5500. Phone Don at 250-287-3072 ELECRIC SCOOTER 2 wheeler. Candy burgundy,pretty little scooter. No licence & no insurance required. $900 (as new).Range 40 miles 4-6hrs, recharge only 200 miles. Call 250-871-0175.

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2004 FRONTIER 5th Wheel trailer. 24.5 ft. Rear kitchen for safety! Only 1000 miles on chassis. Lots of extras $15,000. Phone 250-334-4758

29â&#x20AC;&#x2122; FIBREGLASS SLOOP 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-4â&#x20AC;? beam. 17H.P. Volvo Diesel. Sleeps 6. 10ft. inflatable dingy incl. Moorage paid to mid April 2015. $11 500 o.b.o. 250-337-5747

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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 33,000 km $14,500 obo (Courtenay) Here is a van to take you to fun this summer! Plenty of storage for camping or cruising with your family and a roof rack that will carry your kayaks or canoe. ONLY 33,000 km. BONUS-this van still has a FULL GOLD WARRANTY to 2018! Excellent condition! Includes Yakima Roof Rack $350 value. New Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Tires $900 value. Ph. 250-8971931 Courtenay $14,500 obo.

29â&#x20AC;&#x2122; MARTIN Sloop, 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2 beam, 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; headroom, rebuilt 12 HP Yanmar diesel. Sleeps 6. Ready to sail. Tender incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $12,500. Call (250)287-8198

33â&#x20AC;&#x2122; CONVERTED Trawler with 6 cylinder Isuzu diesel engine with 2100 hours. Ready to fish or cruise. Good electronics, Survey valued at $25,000. Sell for $7,500, obo. Call Jim at (778)421-1310 or Ted at (250)723-8089, Pt. Alberni. For more info or viewing.

UTILITY TRAILERS UTILITY TRAILER 4x7 box, great for gardening & landscaping - $500 obo. Also a 6.5L Diesel truck engine needs work - best offer. 250898-1143.

BOATS 92 MOTOR HOME. Griffin Allegro Diesel. Only 90K, 3,000 watt generator, 32ft. $14,777 O.B.O. Drive by 3792 Piercy Road

40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; LONG/RANGE Cruising Boat. The Silver Fox is Transport Canada Compliant for Chartering. Recent Survey $98,000. 250-339-7502. www.silverfoxmarinecharters.com

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15.5 FT ACHILLES inflatable SG 156 / 50HP Honda & Trailer. Offers on 7K. Call (250)287-4855.

Clean, maintained, sleeps 5, skirt inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. storage rm with access from both sides. Flow through vent helps eliminate moisture/mold. $7,000. obo 250-951-0775 CAMPER for sale; 2005 (Adventure), 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, like new condition, covered storage, sleeps 6, bathroom, $10,700. Call (250)337-5271.

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES 1983 BIG Red Trike $800. 250-334-3988 2005 POLARIS QUAD Silver Anniversary. New fuel pump, battery, bearings, front hub & shaft. Armour all around. $5500. 250-923-1372

2001 DODGE Caravan. Lots of new parts. 2nd owner. Non smoker. Very clean, reliable. 229,000km. $3000 obo. Must sell. 778-420-4043

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COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Zena Williams : publisher@comoxvalleyrecord.com Editor: Terry Farrell : editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com Sales Manager: Liz Royer : sales@comoxvalleyrecord.com Ph: 250-338-5811 / Fax: 250-338-5568 / Classified: 1-855-310-3535 A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Raising speed limits contradictory

emember that long-running ad campaign and slogan adopted by the RCMP, as well as numerous municipal police departments, tagged “Speed Kills”? Apparently it doesn’t anymore. Either that or the provincial government has a death wish for B.C. drivers. Last week, the B.C. government announced increases to highway speed limits, including Highway 19 between Campbell River and Parksville. The new speed limit for that stretch of Hwy. 19 is now 120 km/h. Yes, that’s right - it has increased! The government really didn’t think this one through very well. Have drivers suddenly become more aware of their surroundings? Not likely. In fact, statistics suggest it’s quite the opposite. Studies released earlier this year show that distracted driving is now the leading cause of death among young drivers on our roads and highways. So, here’s an idea; let’s go faster! Need more statistics? On average, there are 300 deaths on B.C. highways every year. Speed is blamed for one-third of those crashes. Of course, no one is forcing people to go faster, but we will; as will those who already drive 130 km/h on Hwy. 19. Has Minister of Transportation Todd Stone ever been on Hwy. 19 during a rainstorm? The drainage on that road is pathetic. Hydroplaning is a common occurrence – and the higher the speeds, the more dangerous it becomes. It’s interesting that the group that uses B.C. highways more than anyone – the B.C. Trucking Association – actually opposed the move, citing safety reasons and fuel economy. By and large, truckers are among the most practised, the most aware, and the safest drivers on our highways. They have to be. It’s their careers on the line – and their lives. If those who use our highways the most are opposed to the move, what does that say? They would know better than any politician, who probably spends more on airfare than fuel. A little more consultation with the experts would have served the government well on this decision. –Black Press Record Question of the Week This week: Should Courtenay finish its Canada Day celebrations with a fireworks display? visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll.

Comox Valley Record columnist Paula Wild added another award to her collection, this one for her book The Cougar: Beautiful, Wild and Dangerous

The speed limit from Parksville to Campbell River on Highway 19 is now 120 kilometres per hour.

First step to change is accepting its necessity

o, the CVRD board has that helping the poor too much decided to give you an removes any incentive they opportunity on Nov. 15 might have had to work or get to express your support for, or more training to ‘better’ themopposition to, creating a service selves. in support of affordable housOther folks, the majority of ing and helping the us, I believe, have homeless. It will be GUEST COLUMNIST sympathy for the in the form of a nonpoor, homeless and binding market-type disadvantaged. Some survey. Well, at least, of us see inequity as that’s something a social justice issue. OGER more than we have We support organizaLBERT now. tions like the Comox November 15 is Valley Transition not that far off, but Society that runs Lilli it still gives us some time to conHouse, a safe house for women sider alternatives and arguments escaping domestic violence and for and against creating a CVRD Dawn to Dawn Action on Homeservice in support of affordable lessness Society that runs a housing and projects aimed at residential program in the comending homelessness in the munity for homeless individuals Comox Valley. needing transitional housing. Of course, some folks are going We support the Salvation Army’s to be opposed to such a move no Pidcock House, an emergency matter what arguments are put shelter that is often full to capacbefore them or how thick the evi- ity and beyond and the work that dence is in support of it. Their the Care-A-Van does to bring minds are already made up. medical and other assistance to The truth is that there is an the homeless. underlying and strong prejudice We know the valuable work in our society against the poor that the Wachiay Friendship and homeless. Some people simCentre and AIDS Vancouver ply see them as moral degenerIsland do. The City of Courtenay ates, undeserving of any help. is trying to put together some After all, we achieved everything supportive housing on Braidwood we have with just hard work, Avenue. L’Arche wants to build right? housing, as does the John HowWell, they argue, it’s fine to ard Society and Island Health. hand out a few bags of grocerSo much effort is going into ies at a food bank, provide lunch trying to do something. Some of at a soup kitchen or emergency it is working, but unfortunately a shelter for those who need it, lot of it inadvertently and uninbut there should be no doubt tentionally serves to perpetuate

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the problem rather than solving it. Also, unfortunately, most of these organizations are perpetually against the wall when it comes to money and they compete for every cent they get. I have no illusions that we can solve the housing and homelessness problem with one CVRD service. This is just one piece of a large puzzle in which we all fit. How this service fits in the larger picture is still to be determined, and, I think, by all of us together as a community. It’s natural for organizations and individuals to be threatened by change, but we must acknowledge that the way we’ve approached the housing and homelessness issue up until now isn’t working. The reasons for this are complicated and reach down deeply into what we value as a culture. We don’t see the poor and homeless as having any value so we don’t show them a great deal of respect. If we don’t want the homeless occupying our doorways and park benches, we need to give them some positive incentive to behave otherwise. Scolding them, putting up ‘no panhandling or squatting’ signs and removing benches isn’t a solution.

Roger Albert is the vice-president of the Comox Valley Social Planning Society and Faculty Emeritus at North Island College. He is a guest columnist for the Comox Valley Record, addressing social issues within the community. His blog, dedicated to the issue, is rogeralbert.org

Editorial cartoon rubs reader the wrong way Dear editor, Your distasteful editorial cartoon (Comox Valley Record, July 1, 2014) depicting the directors of the Comox Valley Airport Commission as pigs displayed an unfortunate lack of awareness of the value of competent gover-

nance. Not all your readers believe public service should be ridiculed and unrewarded. The Comox Valley is well served by an excellent airport capably governed and administered by a commission and staff

in whom we can all be proud. The minimal stipend the directors recently voted themselves is small compensation for the public service they provide.

Craig Melvin Courtenay

OPINIONS

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We must rally as one to market the Comox Valley Dear editor, When we speak of Tofino, we think of storm watching; Campbell River and salmon fishing; Victoria and the Butchart Gardens and quaint English traditions. When we speak of Comox we think of the military base. When we speak of Cumberland and Courtenay? Not much comes to mind. We are not well marketed and we are not focused as a destination. Prior to moving to the Comox Valley, as a Canadian from east of the Rockies I had heard of Comox in relation to the base but

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tiful vistas? We’ve got that. Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, showshoeing? We’ve got that. Fishing, boating, kayaking? Yes we have that as well. Hiking, biking, golf and curling? Have I missed anything? We’ve got it all. So why hasn’t the world heard about us and why aren’t they

I had no idea where Courtenay was located or even that it was on Vancouver Island. Marketing is about tourism and tourism means jobs. Places like Banff, Alberta, Tofino and Whistler rely heavily on tourism to support their economies. I ask you what they have that we don’t? Beau-

coming here in large numbers? Because we are fragmented in our approach and thus we are poorly marketed as a destination, perhaps? So how do we attract the world to our door? We approach tourism like we approach our provincial and federal governments in a piecemeal manner. Think of our strength if we were to speak with one voice. We need, perhaps even demand that our local governments explore ways to amalgamate. As one large municipality with a ward representation based on population, we can

eliminate the huge waste currently happening with duplicated services. Instead of speaking to the provincial government from a population of 28,000 people, we can speak as a population of 70,000 people. They might even listen to us. If we are serious about reducing taxes; increasing opportunities for youth to find jobs here at home; expanding facilities for seniors and the homeless and supporting business in our downtown cores we have to come together with one voice. Warren McDonald, Comox Valley

Ernie Black an inspiration to all

Be careful what you wish for when restructuring

Dear editor, There were many wonderful sights and sounds celebrating Canada Day in the Comox Valley and kudos to all who organized local events again this year. One particular image I will carry forward was the sight of the LAST participant crossing the finish line in the Canada Day Mile Race down 5th Street prior to the start of the parade. He was 80+ year-old Ernie, who has Parkinson’s disease, and completed the onemile course with the aid of cross-country ski poles. It was a compelling, inspirational and beautiful sight! Ernie, you sent us all a message to live life to its fullest regardless of one’s limitations. Well done and thank-you! Hugh MacKinnon Comox

Dear editor, In the ’70s and ’80s it was amalgamation, in the ’90s it was restructuring, now it’s governance review. I know some of the people who are trying to reinitiate this issue and think very highly of them. However, I feel that although their intent is well founded, they are using some misleading information to make the case for amalgamation. Many indicated that numerous councils and the regional directors are costing us too much. Be aware, elected officials stipends are a very small portion of the overall budgets. The alternative may actually be more expensive. Amalgamated, our population will be big enough that it might warrant more council-

ERNIE BLACK at the start of the Fifth Street Mile. PHOTO BY TERRY FARRELL

Faith is a choice, as euthanasia should be Dear editor. I’m responding to the letter entitled Faith negates the need for legalized euthanasia (Record, July 3). I have been diagnosed as terminal with lung cancer since last December, when I was given six to 18 months to live. I have now passed the first goal post. But, it is getting increasingly more and more difficult for me to breathe. Also, I am getting unable to talk since, for speech, one needs air or oxygen.

I am now remembering when our 17-year-old dog was dying last year. The Van Isle vets took us with our dog into their bereavement room, and we were with our beloved pet while he died peacefully, with the vet’s help. It seemed so humane. I’m also remembering that Quebec, where I lived for many years, has now allowed assisted suicide. I’m aware that people get worried that legalized euthanasia could be misused, i.e., people who were, say, undesir-

lors at higher remunerations. More importantly is what will happen with senior staff in the new entity. Currently there are four chief administration officers. Do we really believe that any of them would be let go? I don’t think so. More likely than not an executive director would be put in place to oversee them. This would happen in every department which would drastically increase those costs.

Add higher police costs and a full time fire department and the cost escalates. As to governance, the proponents seem to think that the same or even different people at a different table would be more productive. The opposite will occur. The same issues will continue to plague us, but the more powerful community will continue to prevail. Amalgamation will only be democratic if they first hold a

plebiscite to see if the community is even interested. If they are, only then, should a study be commissioned and with full knowledge to go by, hold a referendum. That way the electorate have been involved at all levels. Determine the numbers, decide if the outcome is beneficial to your individual community and cast your ballot accordingly.

DW (Don) Davis Comox Valley

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able in some way, might be put to death against their wishes. The countries, states and provinces which are now instituting assisted suicide have checks and balances which would preclude misuse. If I, in my dying state, wish to hurry along the process, it seems to me it would be more humane to allow that to happen. I’m hoping that B.C. becomes more civilized—and soon. Gwyn Frayne Courtenay

Taxpayers once again on the hook for Tory shenanigans Dear editor, News reports that on July 4 the Federal Government will appeal ruling reversing “cruel” cuts to refugee health. The federal court found the conservative government’s treatment of refugees is “cruel and unusual” because it jeopardizes their health and shocks the conscience of Canadians.

Here’s another shock, “The conservative government has spent $482 million on outside legal fees since it came to power 2006. And more than $447,045 to defend the Prime Minister, his staff and ministers...” (March 27, 2014 Huffington Post.) My remedy to the Conservative government’s shocking

waste of taxpayer money. Make them pay it back. Deduct these ever increasing court costs from the Conservatives campaign allowance in 2015 and be sure deduct the total cost of legal fees accrued when they undoubtedly brag that they ‘eliminated’ the deficit. Susanna Kaljur Courtenay

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Keeping up with the challenges of change Joe Smith Special to the Record

hat are the top challenges facing businesses today? A quick search will turn up a variety of answers but the ones that most often rise to the top are on just about everyone’s radar. I’ll only deal with two that I think are the frontrunners. The first on my list is the speed at which today’s media is evolving. There is a great deal of pressure to find the right balance on which media you should be using. Not only do you have to deal with traditional media but the Internet and related technologies … e-commerce, social media, mobile device developments etc … all moving at what seems like light speed. It was not until the late nineties that the Internet really took off. Yahoo had been in operation since 1994, Microsoft was the dominant

software provider, Google entered the scene in 1998 and businesses could manage Internet usage with just a few providers. In 2004 the world changed. Facebook was founded. One year later YouTube hit the net. In 2006 it was Twitter and then in 2010 Pinterest and there are dozens more specialty services that have since created a volatility Joe Smith in media use that has never been experienced before. The key to moving forward is to ensure you understand your customers and what media they are likely to use. Remember what worked last year may not be ideal for this year. Facebook may not be ideal for creating leads in B2B marketing for you but might be fine for customer retention. With new media

being developed so rapidly, you must remain flexible in order to adapt to this everchanging scene. The second key issue that is a challenge for many is the concept of Integrated Marketing. Most businesses know that they must use a variety of marketing tools to communicate with their customers. Advertising, public relations, promotion, branding, social marketing, content marketing and the list goes on. What many people have difficulty doing is integrating their messages within this group of components. The greatest challenge is to get out of the silo mentality where each component is treated as an individual strategy. This all goes back to working your strategic plan especially the part about knowing your customers. What are their needs? What do they like to do? Where are you most likely to find

them? How can you create an experience for them that will keep them coming back? Knowing and understanding the answers to these questions will help formulate an overall plan that will help blur the lines between these marketing components. If you think in terms of ensuring that the message you want to convey is consistent across all channels of communication you will be on your way to integrated marketing. Instead of developing separate messages focus on using one core idea that you can apply to your advertising, in print, on the web, displayed on a banner if you sponsor a community event, in your booth at a trade or consumer show or use in conversation when you are out at a networking event. Joe Smith is a communications consultant and an accomplished fine artist. He can be reached via email at joesmith@shaw.ca or visit his art website at www.joesmith.ca

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Tapped comes back Mount Washington’s popular Tapped Beer Festival returns to the Raven Lodge on Friday, July 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. In addition to the wide array of beers, delicious food and foot-stomping music, a beer seminar will be conducted by Jeff Lucas from Cascadia Liquor Stores. A variety of beer styles will be explained and the seminar will include helpful tips for pairing beer with food. Tickets to the event are $25 per person and include a souvenir tasting glass. For more information on Tapped visit mountwashington.ca.

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Girl power is alive and kicking here in the Comox Valley. The owners at Hairpins Boutique, Megan Griffiths and Staysea Brown, have united with three other local businesswomen to host an amazing raffle for the month of July. The prize is an extraordinary gift basket valued at $500 with very generous donations by Sarah Walsh from Prontissima Pasta, Erin Dean of the trendy be Boutique and Aspen Aurora, the creative genius behind Wild Valley Flowers. These tenacious ladies are kicking off summer with the hopes of giving back to the community they adore. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards helping the Cumberland Community Forest Society purchase 50 more hectares of trails and lush flora that is set to be logged in early 2016. By incorporating these parcels of land into the existing community forest, we will be preserving the memories we already have and protecting the ones we are bound to create. If you are interested in supporting these local businesswomen and their crusade to save the trees, please stop by Hairpins Boutique at 224 6th Street to chat about this incredible raffle and see the great prize.

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New heritage group hosting fundraising banquet and auction On Aug. 16, the Mack Laing Heritage Society is hosting its first fundraising event at the Tee Box Restaurant at the Comox Valley Golf Club. This event will be a combination dinner and silent/live auction, and will include in excess of 50 items, including framed prints by Allan Brooks, original art by local artists , autographed books by 2013 Nobel Prize winner Alice Munro, gift certificates, and more. All of the items will be posted on the society’s website as we get closer to the event. The evening will feature a gourmet meal by Tee Box owner and chef Adrian Merrilees. Tickets are $45 each and will be available July 10 at the Blue Heron bookstore in Comox, the

Laughing Oyster bookstore in Courtenay, or from society members. They can also be purchased by sending an e-mail to p.horgen@utoronto.ca Hamilton Mack Laing is one of the best known residents of the Comox Valley. The Comox Archives and Museum currently has a display of his life at Baybrook, built in 1922. The Mack Laing Heritage Society of the Comox Valley was established to save and preserve a heritage home sitting on an idyllic public property at the end of Baybrook Drive, Comox. The society’s goals are both to fulfil Mack’s wishes “to create a natural history museum in his home”, and equally important, to BCHD-September-AllLine-4CPD-8x11.786.pdf 9/6/13 4:14:09 PM establish a focus for conservation A view of the estuary from the Mark Lainge farmhouse. tourism in the Comox Valley.

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