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The Nanaimo-based developer proposing to create a riverfront community near Stotan Falls has initiated a petition in an effort to determine if people want the area to become a park. So far, a young student has collected about 1,500 signatures from people recreating this summer at the popular swimming hole off Comox Logging Road. “We have not even gone out to the
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There is not much positive that can come from the haze produced by the fires around the province, but it has supplied the west coast with some incredible sunrises, for those up early enough to see them. Tanja Kerr is one such early bird.
Fire ban rescinded in time for long weekend Erin Haluschak Record Staff
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When the residents of Wallace Ave. in Comox have a block party, they turn it into a learning experience. On Sunday a section of Wallace Ave. was closed to traffic for a street party - a chance for neighbours to become better acquainted, complete with a potluck supper. And while there was plenty of socializing during the afternoon,
planners took it upon themselves to have a little educational fun. Rather than bocci, or street hockey, Lois Harvey arranged for an “Emergency Preparedness Relay Race.” The Harveys are the neighbourhood experts when it comes to such things. Lois worked with the Red Cross in its school program for many years and her husband, Derrick, is the North Island coordinator for disaster for the Red Cross.
“We know that we are going to have to depend on each other in this block, if there is a disaster, so if we all make a little effort to be prepared, then we really will be able to help each other out. So that’s why I did the game,” said Lois. “I’ve done it with the Red Cross before – it’s an educational game that they use with the schools program.” The game’s rules were simple enough. Two teams line up at
one end of the street. Emergency PreparedAt the other end, there ness Guide) which tells is a box full of items. you some of the things Participants take you need to have; a certurns running from tain amount of water one end to – two litres the box at to a gallon the other. “I hope other of water They sift a day per t h r o u g h people will do it. person; the box, It was lots of fun matches; a finding an and it really built flashlight item they and batterb e l i e v e up the commuies; canned s h o u l d nity spirit. foods; can be in an opener, all Lois Harvey those kinds emergency preparedof things,” ness kit, retrieve it and said Harvey. return to their group. “Then, for the purOnce everyone has pose of the game you had a chance to retrieve also throw in things an item, the “kit” they (into the grab box) like have amassed is exam- fresh milk containers, ined and judged, based boxes of cereal, eggs, on its contents. things like that, that The kit not only has can get the children to be able to withstand thinking about what the first 72 hours after should go into the prea disaster, but should paredness kit and what contain items that can shouldn’t.” last up to a year in Harvey said the “pre-disaster storage”. game was a lot of fun “There’s a little book- for the parents and let that the Red Cross children alike, and puts out talking about the important part the first 72 hours, (Your was that some people
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own block parties. “I hope other people will do it,” said Harvey. “It was lots of fun and it really built up the community spirit. It was just a little 15-minute segment out of the whole three or four hours, but having one little learning experience really helps to draw your community together as well.” Red Cross has the booklet available at its Puntledge Road office, and it is also available online at bit. ly/1hQbC0D, in a variety of formats and languages.
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Stotan: Urban sprawl concerns contradict support of other developments Continued from Page A1 •I believe thanking the landowner for allowing us continued use of his land for the time being is needed. Especially if you consider the legal implications that may occur from an injured person at the falls on his land. Courtenay is growing. It’s inevitable. It’s time for older generations to realize this and move on. The Comox Valley isn’t 20,000
people anymore. Population along the Inland Highway is the natural direction of progression. Embrace change and work with it instead of whining because of it. Concern about urban sprawl was a common theme throughout the public RGS process. But Atwall notes Stotan Falls is closer to downtown Courtenay than Sage Hills, Union Bay
or even Crown Isle. “They (CVRD board) promote those areas and then they say ours is unsustainable because we’re out of town. They sort of pick and choose what they want to see and what they don’t want to see.” He likens situation to someone wanting to swim in a neighbour’s pool. Atwall notes the company is allowing the public to use
Fire: North Island forest fire now 170 hectares Con’t from Page A1 Earlier this week, the centre responded to a fire located close to Mount Washington Alpine Resort, at an opening to a mine shaft. Donna MacPherson, fire information officer for the centre, said the fire — which was human caused — spread into the forest and crews with helicopters helped extinguish it late Sunday evening. The Nimpkish River fire, which has been burning since last month, has grown to more than 170 hectares in size. Smoke from that fire along with fires in the Interior of the province created a haze over the Comox Valley within the last week, but with Environment Canada predicting rain in the forecast, the Air Quality Health Index has remained stable in the low risk category throughout the week. Showers are likely throughout the entire long weekend, with a 70 per cent chance
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Stotan Falls as a park, even though it’s private property. “It’s our property, really. I hate to say it. I think we’ve been more than accommodating this past year in letting it be used,” he said. “It all comes down to what people want. What are they willing to give up to have that area as park? That’s probably the most used park area in the Comox Valley, and one of
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the most heavily recreated. How do you get it into public hands? You have to give us something. The regional district just seems to say no to everything, thinking that if they do nothing, things will remain the same. But there’s one thing that’s never the same, and that’s a static situation.” He notes the upcoming municipal election. “If people want to see a
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park, there’s one way to get it and that’s to vote,” Atwall said. The CVRD and 3L have both sought legal advice about the issue. Atwall said the district will soon receive legal documents from 3L lawyers. “They’re not even following process, according to our lawyers,” Atwall said.
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Do roundabouts make you dizzy? Love them or hate them, roundabouts and traffic circles are a fact of life for BC drivers. They slow traffic at intersections without stopping it, providing good throughput and increased safety. They are also environmentally friendly as idle time at intersections can be reduced or Behind the Wheel eliminated depending on traffic volume. All that is left for us to do, if my e-mail is any indication, is to learn im to use them properly. chewe Since we drive around traffic circles counterclockwise, there is no need to signal as you approach. There is only one way to go and other traffic does not need to be notified. You do signal your intent to exit though as there are choices to be made by both you and the other traffic around you. Yes, just as the sign shows, you must yield to other traffic already in the traffic circle before you enter it. Are you being overtaken by an emergency vehicle using flashing lights and a siren? Pull over and stop before you enter the roundabout or continue to the nearest exit, clear the roundabout and then stop to let the emergency vehicle
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Outdoor pool closed for the season The Courtenay & District Memorial Outdoor Pool has closed for the season a few days earlier than expected. As of Tuesday, Aug. 26, the outdoor pool and adjacent wading pool are closed. The Courtenay Rotary Water Park in Lewis Park remains open. The pool has closed early due to a mechanical issue. One of the parts required for water distribution could not be repaired in-house before the original pool closing date, and must be sent away for servicing. The end of season Hawaiian Wrap-Up Pool Party scheduled for this Friday, Aug. 29
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A report of a break, enter and theft was reported by the homeowners of a residence on the 4800 block of Kilmarnock Drive in Royston. The culprit entered the residence somewhere around July 31 and made off with jewelry, a laptop computer and personal documentation adding up to about $7,000.
Attempted hotwire On Aug. 21 police received information of a vehicle having a window smashed and its ignition tampered with while parked at the owner’s residence on the 3300 block of Egremont Road in Cumberland. The owner believed this occurred on Sunday, Aug. 17.
Cyclist injured The Comox Valley RCMP is investigating a collision involving a pickup truck and a cyclist on Ryan Road in Courtenay, Aug. 21. Emergency services along with provincial ambulance attended the scene for an unconscious and unresponsive 28-year-old male cyclist. Witnesses at the scene report that the cyclist had driven through a red light and had run into a pickup truck that was proceeding through the intersection on a green light. The RCMP traffic reconstructionist attended the scene as well. The male cyclist was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital but was later airlifted to a Victoria-area hospital due to his condition.
Theft from Petro Can On Aug. 22 police responded to a report of a theft of money from the Petro Canada gas station located at 1720 Anderton Rd. in Comox. It is reported that an unknown culprit entered the unlocked store’s business office and stole a sum of cash from the desk.
Armed threats The Comox Valley RCMP entered into an investigation of threats with a weapon and attempted robbery on Aug. 24 in the Cumberland area. It was reported that a man brandished a knife and later another man brandished what was believed to be an Airsoft handgun at two other males. One of the suspects was located and arrested and the other is being sought.
Gunshot wound On Aug. 24 police responded to a report of a man who had a gunshot wound. The man was located on Cumberland Road and Union Road in Cumberland. The police are asking for anyone who has information about this incident to call the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321, or if you wish to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Careless discharge Police responded to a report of a discharge of a firearm in a residence on Aug. 25 on the 200 block of Mitchell Place in Courtenay. The investigation revealed that the homeowner was manipulating the long gun and a live round accidentally went off and went through the wall into the neighbour’s residence. The man responsible was arrested and charged with careless use of a firearm.
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Extra dollars bring techy additions that transform it into a Wi-Fi hotspot and enable the downloading of useful in-car apps to aid navigation. An Ecotec 1.2-litre, four-cylinder engine, mated to a five-speed tranny, provides the Spark! Sips gas at 6.4/5.7 L/100kms (city/hwy).
D Toyota Yaris Hatchback: $14,255 At the time of writing, only the 2014 version is available but the new look 2015 is on its way, so look for deals B Nissan Micra: $9,998 on the outgoing car. The Micra is back after a 21-year The proven 1.5-litre engine and fiveabsence and it’s a more than welcome speed manual transmission remain return. It has a European style, boast– currently offering a fuel economy ing 60/40 split rear seats and back of 6.7/5.5 L/100kms (city/hwy) – and seat heating ducts as standard fare. pricing will likely be similar with A 1.6-litre DOHC 4-cylinder engine added features. Power windows and a Keith Morgan matched to either a 5-speed manual 6.1” display audio multimedia system transmission or a 4-speed automatwith USB audio input and Bluetooth ic transmission powers it and the capability will be standard. estimated fuel economy is 8.6/6.6 L/100km (city/ highway). E Ford Fiesta: $14,394 C Chevy Spark: $11,945 Shop around because I’ve seen discounted base The Chevy Spark is cute as a bug. Its list of standard models recently for the sedan and hatchback versafety features, which includes 10 air bags, helped sions recently. make it an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Ford is about connectivity and few extra dollars Top Safety Pick for 2014. will add desirable tech features to the info/audio
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hatchback has an amazing amount of space on the inside. The extra head and leg room provided make it a very good match for a taller or bigger than average young person. Versa offers seating for four (squeeze five) full-sized adults and extra-large rear passenger doors also make getting in or out easier. The lower-priced sedan comes with a 1.6-litre (107-horsepower) engine and a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. The hatchback comes with a 1.8-litre (122-horsepower) engine and a 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or a CVT automatic. Prior to 2010, a base Versa didn’t come with ABS (anti-lock braking system).
Fuel consumption (1.6L/FWD): 7.7/5.8 L/100 km (city/highway – 5 Manual) Fuel consumption (1.8L/FWD): 8.5/6.2 L/100 km (city/highway – 4 Automatic) Fuel consumption (1.8L/FWD): 7.3/5.8 L/100 km (city/highway - CVT) Mazda3 (2009 or older): The first generation Mazda3 (2004 to 2009) set a new performance standard in the economy car segment. Sold as a four-door sedan or a (sportier) five-door hatchback, the Mazda3 has been a huge sales success in Canada. The four-door sedan editions of this Mazda3 come with (148-horsepower) 2.0-litre engine and in GX and GS trim levels. Sedan GT and (hatchback) Mazda3 Sport come in GS and GT trim levels and with a (156-horsepower) 2.3-litre engine, with more torque at lower engine speeds. A height adjustable, good supporting driver’s seat plus a standard tilt and telescopic steering column make the Mazda3’s driving position particularly praiseworthy. It definitely offers the best driving experience, but popularity also makes Mazda3 the priciest pick of this group. Fuel consumption (2.0L/FWD): 8.4/6.1 L/100 km (city/highway) Fuel consumption (2.3L/FWD): 9.5/6.8 L/100 km (city/highway) Reviewing the attributes of these cars leads me to suggest there’s at least one suitable for anybody on a budget.
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Taking the rocky mountain way To say the drive from Vancouver to Calgary offers scenic vistas galore would be an understatement. And the opportunity to drive it the all-new 2015 Volkswagen GTI made it still more irresistible an opportunity. Time constraints allowed only for the most direct route there; taking the Trans-Canada, the 3, the 5 and then again onto the Highway 1. Appreciating the incredible topographical features the Trans Canada has to offer is something I don’t always do. But with a passenger from Ontario ogling the scenery changes, it made me proud to live in such a spectacular place. Okay, I was a lot proud. Whether driving surrounded by lush, emerald vegetation, desert or engulfed in mountain, there was no shortage of ocular stimulation in our 360 view. Furthermore, the GTI is no sleeper either. In fact, it’s probably my favourite VW With a passenger on the market. And it got a lot better for 2015. from Ontario ogling the scenery changes, Now in its seventh generation, it’s lighter than Golf it made me proud Mk6, bigger, more fuel efto live in such a ficient, more powerful, and just more awesome. For a spectacular place. starting MSRP of $27,995, Alexandra Straub you get the updated 2.0L, TSI turbocharged engine, which now boasts 210 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The cabin is also roomier, thanks to its augmented dimensions. While the overnight trip didn’t warrant filling the 645L cargo area to the brim, it’s nice to know you could bring a carload of people, along with their gear, and still have an enjoyable time. The GTI builds on its razor sharp handling, improves the suspension and allows the driver to still have a great time behind the wheel. Not to mention, the 6-speed manual gearbox is as smooth in shifts as can be. Being stuck in city traffic isn’t ideal, but when you can rev the engine a little higher, wait to shift and breathe in the excitement of the turbocharged ponies, what more can you ask for? You could also ask for beautiful scenery. Check. Prior to Revelstoke, if you’re heading east, there’s 3 Valley Gap. It appears almost out of nowhere. Looking like a cross between a Swiss chalet – no, not the place where you get a quarter chicken dinner – and an establishment you might recall from a Stephen King novel, this building that has more than 200 rooms reflects effortlessly on the lake in front of it. However, the strongest charm in the drive comes from the GTI. You could even say it’s the grandfather, or the inspiration for the term “hot hatch.” It’s not only hot in appearance, but in personality. It’s a car that does everything and does it well. It’s quiet at highway speeds. It’s tame in traffic, but inspiring on the twisty roads. And even on the track. It can also be entertaining.
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With the promise of wildlife “for the next 3 km,” my driving partner and I eagerly anticipated the sighting of some sort of horned mammal. A mountain goat would do. We’d even be okay with a bear. But alas, no such luck. Not even with a jaunt through Banff National Park. That’s okay, the premium Fender audio system did a good job of distracting our melancholy thoughts from the lack of wildlife sightings to the musical stylings of rock and roll. As I slipped out of the plaid-clad seats, bid adieu to the shifter whose knob is likened to golf ball – how appropriate – and gave back the keys to the GTI, it was bittersweet. The adventure was fun, the surroundings breathtaking, and then mixing it with a car that has the complete package? Now that’s a road trip to remember. Visit www.vw.ca for more information. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca
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The attrition rate of cars from the middisco to late Reagan-era is huge. And while it would be great to see someone somewhere driving any one of the cars on this list, in truth, it’s hard to remember the last time anybody was seen driving any of them. Here are five favorite nearly extinct cars: 1971-77 Mercury Capri — Few people remember the 1980s Fox-body Mustang’s near-identical twin, the Mercury Capri. Fewer still can recall the Australian-built front-wheel-drive convertible Capri. This isn’t either of those cars— it’s not even the first to wear the Capri badge. It’s the German Ford mini-Mustang Capri. Sold in the U.S. through Mercury dealers and marketed as “The Sexy European” with an assortment of four- and six-cylinder engines, it was nice looking and great to drive—at least we’re assured of this from vintage road tests. One Capri recently offered on Bring-aTrailer.com was the first that we’ve seen in ages. Chrysler Conquest/Mitsubishi Starion — The Conquest was the captive import twin of the Mitsubishi Starion. In the hottest turbo spec with
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The Kia Soul has been on my recomThat might sound like a lot but this top SX Luxury trim is packed with mendation list ever since it came out goodies that would cost a lot more on in 2010. a compact SUV. It has polished alloy For those looking for something wheels, HID headlamps and LED tail bigger than a compact car but not as lamps, a huge panoramic sunroof and large or expensive as a compact SUV, automatic folding outside mirrors. it works. Inside The original Soul was one of the first What continues to amaze me is vehicles to receive Kia’s new design just what is offered in a compact architecture. That bold, fun attitude vehicle and Kia, and design has been imin particular, jams proved in for 2014, taking more stuff in than the best of the old model anyone else. This top and updating it to a whole model has heated other level. The 2014 Soul and ventilated front recently won the Red Dot seats, a heated Design Award, kind of like steering wheel, the Academy Awards for heated rear seats, car design and it also took There is comfort leather seats, a big home the Best Family Car 8-inch navigation under $30,000 from the in knowing the Soul screen with backup Automobile Journalists As- isn’t just liked by the camera, satellite sociation of Canada (AJAC). initial buyer but by radio, Bluetooth and So, it is already off to a the used car buyer USB connectivity, good start in its first year power moon roof of production and should too. and more. Now most be considered by anyone Zack Spencer buyers will shop in looking at a compact car the middle EX trim replacement. and it starts at $20,895 also well Looks What is the Soul and how does it com- equipped. One of the main reasons for the popularity of the Soul is the ease pare to the rest of the market? Well, of use, meaning older buyers can get it falls in size between a compact into the car thanks to the big doors hatchback car and a small SUV, a true and slightly higher seats, when comcrossover. The two main rivals for this pared with a compact car. The back car are the Nissan Cube and Scion XB, seat is very roomy and has a flat floor but compared to those cars this is a for easy access for children. The cargo much more polished effort in design rear isn’t as big as a compact SUV but and content. The body has been upfor a city runabout it does a great job dated with slightly larger dimensions because there is storage under the in width and length but the roof has floor and the seats fold for more room. been dropped by a centimeter. The front air intake is much bigger and Drive Kia has a two-engine approach to the the headlights look more aggressive. Soul. The base model gets a 130hp The back has a large black section 1.6L 4-cylinder engine and all other around the rear bumper to help lift trim levels get a larger 2.0L engine the eye, where the older car had a with 164hp. The same is true with the long, slightly droopy back end. Prices transmission; the base has a standard range from $16,995 all the way to $26,995 for the model scene here. 6-speed manual transmission and all
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*$2,000/Up to $3,000/Up to $3,000/$5,000 Honda cash purchase incentive is available select 2014 Civic models (2D LX, 2D EX, 2D EX-L NAVI, 2D Si, 4D LX, 4D EX, 4D Touring and 4D Si), select CR-V models (LX 2WD, EX, EX-L, Touring), select 2014 Accord models (LX, Sport, EX-L, Touring) and every 2014 Pilot model. Honda cash purchase incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance offers. #Limited time lease offer based on select new 2014 Honda models through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C. Lease CRA example based on a new 2014 Civic 4D DX 5MT model FB2E2EEX and a 48 month lease term available only through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C.: 0.99% lease APR for 48 months O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $97.85. Down payment of $0.00, first bi-weekly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $10,176.40. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres.†Limited time 0.99% finance offer based on select new 2014 Honda models only through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C. Finance example based on a new 2014 Civic 4D DX 5MT model FB2E2EEX and a 48 month finance term available only through Honda Canada Lewis Finance Inc. O.A.C.: $17,185 at 0.99% per annum equals $366.90 monthly for 48 months. Freight Park and PDI of $1,495 included. Cost of borrowing is $351.05, for a total obligation of $17,611.20. Down payment of $0.00, first monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at finance inception. Taxes are extra. Finance on approved credit for qualified customers only.**MSRP is $19,990 / $27,685 / $25,685 / $36,685 based on a new 2014 Civic 4D DX 5MT FB2E4EEX / CR-V LX 2WD DX RM3H3EES / Accord 4D L4 LX 6MT CR2E3EE / Pilot LX 2WD YF3H2EE including $1,495 / $1,695 / $1,695 /Island $1,695Honda freight and PDI. */** Prices and/or payments shown do not include PPSA lien registration and lien registering agent's fees, which are due at time of delivery. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. For all offers levies (air conditioning tax of $100 and tire/battery tax of $25), license, insurance, applicable taxes and registration are extra. Offers valid from August 7th through September 2nd, 2014 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your BC Honda retailer for full details.
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*$2,000/Up to $3,000/Up to $3,000/$5,000 Honda cash purchase incentive is available select 2014 Civic models (2D LX, 2D EX, 2D EX-L NAVI, 2D Si, 4D LX, 4D EX, 4D Touring and 4D Si), select CR-V models (LX 2WD, EX, EX-L, Touring), select 2014 Accord models (LX, Sport, EX-L, Touring) and every 2014 Pilot model. Honda cash purchase incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance offers. #Limited time lease offer based on select new 2014 Honda models through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C. Lease example based on a new 2014 Civic 4D DX 5MT model FB2E2EEX and a 48 month lease term available only through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C.: 0.99% lease APR for 48 months O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $97.85. Down payment of $0.00, first bi-weekly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $10,176.40. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres.†Limited time 0.99% finance offer based on select new 2014 Honda models only through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C. Finance example based on a new 2014 Civic 4D DX 5MT model FB2E2EEX and a 48 month finance term available only through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C.: $17,185 at 0.99% per annum equals $366.90 monthly for 48 months. Freight and PDI of $1,495 included. Cost of borrowing is $351.05, for a total obligation of $17,611.20. Down payment of $0.00, first monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at finance inception. Taxes are extra. Finance on approved credit for qualified customers only.**MSRP is $19,990 / $27,685 / $25,685 / $36,685 based on a new 2014 Civic 4D DX 5MT FB2E4EEX / CR-V LX 2WD DX RM3H3EES / Accord 4D L4 LX 6MT CR2E3EE / Pilot LX 2WD YF3H2EE including $1,495 / $1,695 / $1,695 / $1,695 freight and PDI. */** Prices and/or payments shown do not include PPSA lien registration and lien registering agent’s fees, which are due at time of delivery. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. For all offers levies (air conditioning tax of $100 and tire/battery tax of $25), license, insurance, applicable taxes and registration are extra. Offers valid from August 7th through September 2nd, 2014 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your BC Honda retailer for full details.
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Visitors to Friendly Cove walk the shoreline to the historic church. PHOTO BY NEIL HAVERS
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Thread: Have you begun looking at alternate plans for your school-aged children yet? Responses:
Send us your comments, views, concerns to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com
TO THE WONDERFUL ER staff at
St. Joseph’s Hospital on Sunday afternoon when my husband and I arrived at the ER. I was attentively looked after by Shelley the ER admitting nurse, then was seen by the amazing doctor who restitched my arm as I had surgery two days earlier at the Nanaimo General Hospital and the stitches had come out, leaving a gaping wound. Dr. Louis Huisamen with his great expertise and wonderful bedside manner stitched my arm back up with reinforcing stitches and care. Then Mary the ER nurse came in and bandaged the wound, and put a sling on me to keep my arm immobilized. Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all of you for making a scary situation calming, caring, and professional.
THE REFERENDUM ASKING for
funding to tackle homelessness, that the CVRD is planning to put before us all, is designed to fail and will just give our elected officials another excuse NOT to take action on the problem. If they really wish to gauge public support they shouldn’t ask for extra money, as most people are sick to death of extra taxes. Instead, the CVRD should ask us all if we want them to take money from elsewhere in the budget to use in this manner. My personal choice would be to re-allocate funding from the Comox Valley Economic Development Society towards ensuring that everyone who lives here has a roof over their head. That would be especially fitting since the policies developed by this organization to drive our economy have led to low wages and high housing costs, the very conditions that have led to the high homelessness rate in our area.
IT IS ALWAYS heartening when the
fine people and businesses of the Comox Valley donate time and/or product in aid of those most in need. We at the Comox Valley Food Bank wish to thank Portuguese Joe’s for their consistent thoughtfulness and generosity. The clients of the Food Bank have benefited from the most recent bounty of smoked salmon and tuna. Thank you for thinking of the client-families of the Comox Valley Food Bank.
TO THE NEW resident complaining
about the lack of stores and restaurants being open late at night. Myself being born and raised in this beautiful Valley, it’s always been considered a good thing to close up shop early and spend time with family and friends.
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And we all managed to get our shopping done. It amazes me how many transplants move to our part of the world and do nothing but complain instead of slowing down and enjoying the beauty of our Island. If it’s a city lifestyle you want, well you are in the wrong spot.
FLYING LESSONS ARE nice to
have, but do it at a decent time of morning, even if it is out in the country. People, such as seniors and disabled live here also. Not wishing to hear the incessant noise of your engine this early or even all day! There is a whole ocean out there to practise over.
I AM WRITING with great pleasure to support the establishment of the new micro brewery, Gladstone Brewing Co, in downtown Courtenay. I have high hopes that small and medium sized businesses, like Daniel and Alexandra’s, will help strengthen downtown Courtenay’s appeal and help grow the City of Courtenay’s overall economic diversity. I am not surprised to hear that the brewery’s entrepreneurs “love the culture” and “ love the outdoors” and look forward to welcoming more investors for whom our culture and connection to the outdoors is revered. Best of luck. WHY IS IT taking so long for Comox to designate the Mack Laing house, Baybrook, a natural history museum? Surely it is a no-brainer to convert the Valley’s most well-known environmentalist’s home into a centre in which young and old can learn about the Comox Valley’s natural history. With all the problems facing us these days on the environmental front we clearly need such a centre. Move forward. THANK YOU TO all the people who
donate to the food bank. I, and my three-year-old daughter, ate this week because of your generosity.
DEAR HATER WHO had to hate
and complained to the SPCA and the CVRD regarding the annual PoochA-Poolooza: This nasty action single handedly ended an annual tradition that has gone on for years. Every year, hundreds of dogs and their people come out to the Courtenay Pool on the last day before it is drained for the season. Dogs frolick in the water, chasing balls and each other. People swim with their dogs, give lots of yummy treats from Woofy’s (the generous sponsor
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who’s the DUMBEST of us all? Fear not Madame CAO, you and Prince of Chairs are safely secure in your titles of Dumb and Dumber. Oh my, to have the public purse pay the 10s of thousands for your behind the closed doors antics only proves once again the taxpayers of the CVSRD deserve the title “Dumbest of all”. But wait...you have even surpassed that nefarious deed, my frame is still sore from the mirth of your brilliance to convince the Dumbest that the tipping fee raise is only $2 slyly labelling the other $4 raise an access fee not a tipping fee. Hey taxpayers only 10 bucks now to dump your garbage. Please keep that polish on my glass so I may enjoy the sights of hundreds of tons of trash along the roads of the CVSRD you and your court will create. Dumb and Dumber surely these masterful moves need to be rewarded, how about a self-voted raise or better yet trump that with new four-year terms. My, you look so lovely with that public purse. Oops footsteps I hear, must go!
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girls have now graduated, however, I was blessed to have them in the local Christian School (now called the Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Academy in the Comox Valley) and I didn’t have to worry about contract disputes. They already had smaller classes and amazing teaching staff... and God always seemed to provide financially for their tuition costs. The kids are worth it anyway!
AMY POWELL – There are books at Walmart you can buy to teach your kids from home! Field trips with mom to the museums beaches etc! Tons of online school games.
ERICA FARRELL – That’s all fine, but what if you have to go to work?
DIANE LANGILLE - Extremely
stressful to families that need their jobs!
KINDLE DION – I want Christy and Peter to pay teachers what they are worth. Our teachers are the ones buying supplies, writing grant applications, advocating for our kids, buying new books, trying to replace expensive playbased learning toys, trying to round up clothes, boots, prepare breakfasts and lunches for students in need. Yep, teachers deserve every penny because they give so much back to our students.
Thread: Targeted shooting early Sunday morning on the connector in Cumberland Responses:
MICHELLE HAMILTON – Targeted
shooting.....ask the guy who got shot. If it’s targeted, I’m sure they know more than they are letting on.
MARG HORTON – way too close for
comfort hope they get the shooter asap.
Thread: Precision riding at the Comox Valley Exhibition Responses:
LEIGH CARTER – That is beautiful.
As someone who used to spend a lot of time on a horse doing dressage, I really appreciate it.
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each year). They talk to Jane from Canine Conduct about training and child and dog safety. Dogs have great big goofy grins; people are laughing. ONE person (count ‘em, ONE) complained. The complaint? No veterinarian at the event. No proof of vaccines requested. Safety hazards with people in the pool with the dogs. Just imagine how different the outcome could have been if this ONE hater of a person rather than hating had simply offered to help. If this ONE person had come forward and offered to ask a veterinarian to be on site and/or offered to organize the checking of vaccines then maybe this party would not have been cancelled but would still go on. To the person who believes in “no laughing, no having fun”: Shame on you!!
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Tiny homes a way of life
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A pair of Cumberland residents are in the business of constructing tiny homes that are affordable, energy-efficient and mobile, with off-grid potential. The custom-built creations of Coho Design Build co-owners Mark Lombard and Paul Mottishaw are typically in the range of 220-230 square feet, ideal for temporary living or downsizing. They stay cool in summer and warm in winter, employing energy-efficient LED lighting, and wood and electric heat. “They’re typically considered temporary structures,” Lombard said. “It gets around having to buy land. I grew up in Nova Scotia. You can buy a house with two or three bedrooms and a little acreage for under $100,000. Here for $100,000 you’re not really even starting. “The emphasis is flexible,” he added. “We build all kinds. We can build larger or modular houses for families, but we also build full, normal houses on a regular foundation, too.” Lombard and Mottishaw work out of a shop on Grant Road in Cumberland. Ideally, they would like to build some houses that are 400 or 500 square feet that could join together to accommodate a family. They are, in fact, trying to “build a new paradigm” around an affordable, energy-efficient life. “Lots of people own land and have lots of area on their land that they’re not using,”
Lombard said. “It’s becoming quite popular. Because they’re ultra-low energy-use houses, it’s relatively easy to just go to offgrid, or have small, clustered houses in a planned area like a trailer park.” Some of the houses feature a composting toilet, though Lombard and Mottishaw need to be careful when it comes to regulations, and zoning and bylaws. “It’s on a case-bycase basis,” Lombard said. “But one thing we’re noticing is that building and planning officials are starting to realize the benefits of looking at alternative systems like rainwater capture. Same thing with composting toilets, it reduces the need for expensive infrastruc-
ture and make a closed loop permaculture, reusing biowaste and making it into something productive. I think a lot of municipalities and building officials are coming around to that.” One house they constructed is partly insulated and finished using a ‘chip slip’ insulation and earthen plaster. “Natural building is a big part of what we do, rather than using high-embodied energy materials manufactured far way. We try to use materials that are really local, like wood chips.” The end result is a natural system where the “walls breathe,” whereby moisture goes into the wall when damp and comes out when dry. At night,
walls contain heat but the house stays cool during the day. All houses are customized. Depending on the size and quality of finish, the price of a small, portable home can range from $20,000 to $60,000. On average, Lombard figures he and Mottishaw build two houses a year. The smallest they’ve built is 220 square feet and the largest is 1,500 square feet. “We don’t go over 1,500,” Lombard said. They also move and design houses, and do incremental improvements to houses already constructed. For more information call Coho Design Build at 250-202-1509. w w w. f a c e b o o k / cohodesignbuild
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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, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith,B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
Flip the switch on cell phones
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efore jumping all over ICBC for requesting an increase of 5.2 per cent for basic insurance, let’s look at their reasons for the request. Claims are up - way up - from five years ago. Bodily injury claims hit $1.9 billion in 2013, up $73 million from 2012 and by more than $500 million from five years earlier. That’s 33 per cent higher than five years ago. Legal and medical costs are also up. And what has happened in the past five years? Technology. The ever-growing use of cellphones and other personal electronic devices by drivers is a major factor cited for the rise in injury claims. But why should those of us without cell phones pay more because of the irresponsibility of some of those with them? Perhaps it’s time for ICBC to start awarding further reductions to those who do not have cell phones, or those who do not use them in their cars. Of course, something like that would be near impossible to monitor. The real solution is for the automotive industry to jump in and rectify the situation. Here’s how. Install a mechanism in the motor of the car that renders smartphones, laptops and other such instrumentation useless, while the engine is engaged. Impossible? Hardly. After all, you can turn on the lights of your Courtenay house from your hotel room in Victoria now. A disengage switch for smartphones et al should be a breeze. Too “Big Brother” for you? Don’t consider it “Big Brother”; consider it improvement to vehicle safety for the good of all. Remember, seatbelts used to be optional; as did motorcycle helmets. Plenty of people protested those laws as well. But we eventually got over it. Heaven forbid that we should be forced to drive without the use of a phone, or a laptop, or a DVD player. That’s so 1990. And what did car insurance cost in 1990? -Comox Valley Record Record Question of the Week
This week: 62.1 per cent of respndents say they have not begun looking at alternate plans for their school-aged children yet, despite the likelihood of the teachers’ strike dragging on.. Next week: Have you done the ALS Ice Buckety Challenge yet? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll. The BBC series Dr. Who has become such a huge hit in Canada that the Season 8 premier was actually presented in theatres.
ICBC has applied to increase insurance rates by 5.2%
Awaiting the results of theALC consult T he month-long Agricultural not counting how many emails Land Commission consulta- were stacked up by proponents tion closed Aug. 22, and the or critics. B.C. government is compiling the “I’m not conducting a plebifeedback received scite,” Letnick said. from a province-wide “What I’m trying to do POLITICS tour and invitation is come up with the to comment. best balance of recomI can’t tell you mendations to make much about the to government that OM official input. The can hold their own consultation sessions based on the idea and LETCHER were by invitation the potential positive only, with no media and negative conseallowed, and the submissions via quences.” website are also not public. NDP agriculture critic Lana I reached Agriculture MinPopham was more forthcoming. ister Norm Letnick as he was She was invited to the formal traveling around B.C. with his sessions, and also won’t talk camper van, conducting his own about them directly. But she’s meetings with farmers. He’s not not backing away from her critisaying much either, except that a cisms. summary of the findings should The government is proposing be made public in September as to bypass the Agricultural Land the government considers new Commission for several kinds of regulations. decisions, including subdivision The aim of this exercise is to for family use or into properties consider relaxing rules around of 160 acres or more. secondary farmland uses in the “I think the general idea was Interior, Kootenay and North that people trust the ALC to regions, as well as food processmake that decision, and it should ing and retail sales of food and still go through the commission,” beverages on farmland. Also Popham said. “Actually the comunder consideration is allowing mission has been making those breweries and distilleries, as decisions anyway, and I think wine and cider production are they’ve been quite fair when now allowed, and relaxing rules somebody applies.” to permit more off-farm products She said farmers also aren’t to be sold from farms. sold on the notion of easing the Letnick defended the 30-day rules for secondary businesses. summer consultation as ade“You will already find situaquate. It’s based on 11 questions tions where there’s, let’s say a developed with staff, farm groups welding shop or something like and local government. He’s also that attached to somebody’s resi-
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dence who lives on ALR land,” Popham said. “That sort of stuff has been allowed, but it’s always had to go through the ALC or some sort of process that’s been in place. This leaves that process out, and so I think that’s the problem people are having.” She noted that non-farm activities have a way of growing until they become the main business. A reader who attended the Kelowna session said even winery operators aren’t thrilled about the proposal to enlarge retail space and allow sales of wine or beer not made on site. He said “not one” participant there liked the idea of increasing industrial activity such as food processing or retailing. And he agreed with Popham that the ALC is doing a good job with subdivision applications. Popham also clarified the situation with the leased craft gin distillery on her own Vancouver Island farm. It started as a winery, and the conversion needed only local government approval because the production facility was already considered and taxed as light industrial. Victoria Gin has been a model for the government’s push to allow distilleries, breweries or meaderies on farmland. Given the B.C. Liberals’ love of liberalized liquor, I expect that change to go through. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Thanks to the Comox Valley community Dear editor, This is an open letter to the caregivers for Murdo MacKenzie who allowed him to live independently at home until the day he died at the age of 92. The Omnicare team was caring, reliable and often went above the call
of duty – you have our deepest gratitude. Corrie Albrecht, your compassion, care and companionship for Murdo is greatly appreciated. We also send our thanks to Debby Flowers, Dr. Brad Harris and the Comox Valley Hospice
Society. Finally thanks to the overall Comox Valley community who embraced Murdo during his final three years here. With gratitude, Stuart and Heather MacKenzie Comox Valley
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School’s out, not in next week
Dear editor, School won’t be in session next week and a solution won’t be found soon because our very clever government has found a way at last to break the union it most loathes. Within a very few weeks of Gordon Campbell’s election as premier he did what he promised not to do and that was tear up union contracts. The BCTF has long been one, if not
the strongest and most outspoken unions in B. C. Now it has fallen into the trap set for it, believing real negotiations were actually going to take place and that the government of this province wanted schools open. Teachers can be so naive! Wanting to meet the needs of every child in the classroom they believed that would be everyone’s goal: public, par-
ents, teachers and members of government. The trap is sprung. Students and parents will suffer, but the goal of breaking the BCTF may be worth it to the Liberals. Don McRae: So many had such hopes that you would follow your conscience and not the political line. Kay Kennedy Courtenay
Winchester is right; third bridge should be at 29th
Dear editor, Starr Winchester is right on about the third bridge crossing at 29th Street. For the cost of a third crossing please find a way to make it happen. There are 12 blocks between Fifth Street and 17th Street. Between 17th and 29th streets there are 12 blocks. To get the best traffic
flow, a more direct route into Comox is vital. If a candidate for mayor stepped up with a platform vowing to get Maple Pool rezoned and settled out of court within 2014 and guarantee a referendum on the bridge location, they would have our vote. Lewis Park floods into Lewis Lake most years. Yet an
expensive addition was constructed on the Lewis Centre. A bridge at 11th Street. would only add to the congestion on Cliffe Ave. and Highway 19A. Why is there such a disconnect between elected councils and the voting public? Dick & Lynn Sangster Courtenay
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Design article leaves one nurse curious Dear editor, I just read Scott Stanfield’s article on the Hospital design issues still to be addressed in the Aug. 26 edition of the Record (Hospital design issues still to be addressed). I am shocked to read that they have only put shovels in the ground, still have “plenty of wrinkles and issues” to be addressed, and yet the Treasury Board is “very firm” about there being no wiggle room for “additional scope to the project”. Isn’t it standard for any project (especially one of this size and importance) to have some kind of financial planning for those unknowns that are bound to pop up? What happens if a new technology is introduced to some aspect of health care delivery in the next year or so and it requires
a change to the plans so that patients will in fact be getting a “state of the art” facility? Chief project officer, Mr. Sparrow, also reports that hospitals have “reduced or in some cases combined the number of public and staff bathrooms”. What does that mean exactly? Is this the kind of baffle-speak that is part of the “open, transparent process that will facilitate the excellent rapport back and forth”? If so, I am a little concerned. If indeed these comments are accurate I am curious to know why there is even any need for public input? And if I do attend one of those information sharing sessions, should I bring my own translator? Sincerely curious, Barbara Mellin, RN Comox
Any new bridge should be a joint venture Dear editor, I don’t think the City of Courtenay should be going it alone on a third crossing. A third crossing is in the interest of everyone in the Comox Valley and any planning and cost should be shared. The reason 11 St. has been recommended by the consulting engineers is cost. In that the cost of preferred locations would be too much for the city taxpayers to bear. But what if everyone who benefits were to share the cost? I bet the recommendation would be different. Putting the bridge at 11th Street doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. What I would really like to see is a new Fifth Street Bridge. It’s getting old and it doesn’t accommodate the traffic very well. There is a new bridge out by Craigflower in Victoria that would be ideal for Fifth Street. Check out craigflowerbridge.com. It would mean taking over those old buildings
down there and making the property part of the Filberg. That would open up the area so we could take better advantage of the fact that a river that runs through our community. But this would be something the whole Comox Valley would have to be part of. The City of Courtenay shouldn’t have to go it alone. Erik Eriksson Courtenay
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Endless varieties of tomatoes on the vines by Leslie Cox Special to The Record
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ugust in the vegetable garden is pure bliss. So many good things to select for tonight’s dinner. Beets, carrots, Swiss chard, beans, cucumbers, cabbage, kale, tomatoes... and you will not get it any fresher than your own back yard. Did I mention zucchini? How could I have missed it? We are drowning in it! Probably because we planted three varieties for a total of eight plants. For just two people. What were we thinking? Good thing we love zucchini... and have been able to send a few specimens home with friends and family. But now the tomato harvest is beginning to rival the zucchinis. Couldn’t be because I am harvesting fruits from 40 plants you think? Thankfully, a good portion of the present tomato harvest is coming from the cherrytype plants. The others are a later-ripening variety. ‘Gardener’s Delight’ is the most prolific so far but then there are seven plants. If I do the math, I expect the ‘Sweet Million’ harvest from just three plants would be on a par. Perhaps even ahead. Certainly there are more fruits per truss on ‘Sweet Million’ than on ‘Gardener’s Delight’. Production has also been good on the other cherry-types I am growing: ‘Black Cherry’, ‘Gold Nugget’, ‘Yellow Pear’ and ‘Snow White’. Just not as many as I only have two plants of each variety. Thankfully. But combined with the two reds makes for a kaleidoscope of cherry tomatoes. I wrote about ‘Snow White’ in a recent blog on my website. And it is certainly my new favourite tomato. First taste test in the garden was a taste explosion! Even John was blown away and he is not a lover of yellow tomatoes. Further on my tomato trials for 2014 - remember my mention of the grafted Indigo Apple tomato in an earlier column? Well, the plant itself is doing quite well, although for a supposedly vigorous growth habit, mine is not very
tall. Could be because I am growing it in a pot, albeit a large one. This special tomato has been given a preferred spot with good sun for most of the day and some shade during the latter part of the afternoon. Have also been kind with regular servings of liquid fish fertilizer throughout the summer. Fruit development
has been good. Before mid-June, I spotted the very first tomato forming. End of June there were seven. By July 9 there were 30! Anticipation was running very high by this point. Since then, not many more fruits have formed and I have yet to pick one ripe one. They are all as hard as rocks! In desperation, I contacted my grafted
tomato guru. Turns out the Indigo-series of tomatoes, the so-called “blue” tomatoes, like lots of heat. She bubble wraps her plants, leaving them open just at the top. Heavens! Like it has not been hot enough this summer of all summers! Taste is yet to be determined but so far, am seriously considering dumping this vari-
ety next season. Space is at a real premium in our garden.
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Something for everyone in 2014-15 Blue Circle Series Mark Allan Special to the Record
While other theatres are booking bigger, more expensive acts, the Comox Valley’s foremost performance venue focuses on the needs of its community. “We’re everybody’s hometown theatre, so we’re trying to be affordable, we’re trying to have something that appeals to everyone and we’re trying to bring in something new,” explains Sid Williams Theatre general manager Deb Renz. Besides operating and renting to various user groups, the Sid Williams Theatre Society is also a presenter, notes Renz. To distinguish its offerings from local and out-of-town people who rent the 500-seat performing arts facility in downtown Courtenay, the SWTS created the Blue Circle Series. The society, which has existed for 14 years, puts a lot of thought into each season, says Renz. Part of the reason for that is a broad mandate. “We don’t just program music,” she explains. “We program music, we program dance, we program spoken word, we program live theatre.
THE CAST OF AVENUE Q “We’ve got all that and more in this season,” Renz adds about a lineup that includes all of the above genres plus comedy, films and children’s entertainment. The 2014-15 Blue Circle Series opens Sept. 19 with Vancouver
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bands The Matinee and Good For Grapes. It ends May 8 with Canadian slam poet Brendan McLeod and the Fugitives. Acts in between include the Arts Club Theatre Company’s production of Broadway hit Ave-
nue Q, Black Umfolosi from Zimbabwe, Sarah Hagen’s Mattina Musica classical music series, Ballet Victoria, Radical Reels and the Comic Strippers. Renz says programmers take demographics into account.
“The main demographic for the majority of events is seniors, and then the next one is (baby) boomers.” Presenters renting the theatre that cater to youth include Rainbow Youth Theatre, CYMC (Comox Valley Youth Music Centre) and local dance studios. “There’s a huge amount of programming in the theatre already,” notes Renz. “We’re trying to catch that 18-to-25, 18-to-30 group that doesn’t come to the theatre a whole lot yet.” Accordingly, several Blue Circle double bills this season will feature more than one musical act aimed at a younger demographic. At a time when the price of everything -- including entertainment -- keeps rising, the Sid has been forced to raise ticket prices in the past few years. “This season, we’ve actually dropped quite a few of our ticket prices,” Renz reveals. “The lowest price is always connected with a volume buy. If you go in the lobby you’ll see tons of posters that say, “Ask us about four or more.’ “Individuals or organizations or businesses that want to do a group buy … there’s also a lowestprice option for that.
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Recognized as an important root in the country’s rich and influential music tree, Cuban Trova is a style that developed in the 19th century. Trovadores (or troubadours) were musicians who, guitar in hand, earned a living moving around Cuba’s Orient, singing as solo artists while accompanying themselves on guitar to present original compositions with poetic lyrics. Socially, the music reached vir-
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tually every community in the country. This evening at the Zocalo Café (corner of Fifth St. and Cliffe Ave.), locally-based musician Oscar Robles Diaz will pay tribute to the legendary ‘trovador’ Silvio Rodriguez, recognized as leader of Cuba’s Nueva Trova movement, and also as Cuba’s best folk singer, famed for his eloquent and symbolic lyrics. The repertoire for the evening will also include other styles of Cuban as well as music from other Latin American countries, plus even some flamenco music from Spain. For this special evening, Robles Diaz will occasionally be swapping his nylon-stringed guitar for
the requinto Jarocho – an instrument unique to Mexico’s coastal Veracruz and Tamaulipas states. The Son Jarocho style developed in Mexico as a fusion of the regional indigenous musical traditions with heavy African and Afro-Cuban influences. Ocassionally accompanied by a surprise guest, Robles Diaz will also perform original compositions that reflect a background of music studies in classical and contemporary styles at Mexico City’s national university, the UNAM. The concert is 7-9 p.m. tonight (Aug. 28) and is by “pass-the-hat” donation with all proceeds going to the entertainment. For reservations, call 250-331-0933.
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Three Worlds, one venue Submitted Vancouver Island roots music group Three Worlds – comprising award-winning guitarist Brad Prevedoros, acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Greg Joy, and percussion master Brad Hawkes – will be performing at Kittly Coleman Woodland Gardens Aug.31, as part of the Artisans’ Festival. Collectively the trio has over 100 years of performing experience, produced over 20 albums with a million copies sold worldwide and has earned a number of music award nominations. Greg Joy brings a fusion of Celtic, baroque, and folk-rock to the mix through his mastery of the hammered dulcimer, flute and guitar. Brad Hawkes has performed and recorded with many artists on Vancouver Island adding his special organic character, style, variety and
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Con’t from Page B1 “Actually, our lowest price is a student price. We’re trying to increase consumer visits to the theatre and we’re trying to increase visits by young people.” A small group researches potential Blue Circle acts, often previewing them in person. For example, Sid personnel annually attend Pacific Contact in Vancouver. Staged by the B.C. Touring Council, Pacific Contact arranges for performers looking for gigs to perform brief auditions for presenters shopping for acts. “We periodically try to cherry-pick other showcase events,” says Renz. These include Western Arts Alliance in the western U.S. and a national showcase in Canada that usually alternates between the East and the West. Renz says the Sid is considering sending someone to Contact East in the Maritimes. “It’s very rare that we book an act sight unseen. If none of us can see an act we’re considering bringing in, I want to talk to other theatres where it’s been. “We’re very selective about what we pick,” states Renz. “I don’t want to say we never make mistakes, but very rarely.” Quality, access and affordability are important when booking Blue Circle acts. To learn more about the Blue Circle Series and the many other acts booked for the next nine months, visit www.sidwilliamstheratre.com or phone 250-338-2430. Mark Allan is a freelance writer and former editor of the Comox Valley Record.
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A self-taught student of music Submitted An intrepid explorer, Shane Philip has discovered a style of music without borders. And, although he loosely refers to his style as west coast island rhythms, it is by no means isolated in a sea of genres. The self-taught
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musician plays seven instruments usually at the same time, including the Australian didgeridoo, African djembe and Hawaiian Weissenborn guitar. He will be bringing his entire collection to The Little Red Church for a concert on Friday. Sometimes described as a mixture between folk, reggae and even electronica, the solo artist’s music is, impossible to pigeonhole. “I have a collaboration of global fusion, if you will, within my set and with the gear I use,” he said. Philip’s music captures the spirit of his culturally and artistically diverse style and when played live has the power to possess, with which he himself is so taken. “When people are moving I can watch them and they influence me to make certain sounds by the way they are moving. It’s like a dance we’re doing back and forth,” he said. “There’s a bonding, a sharing of energy back and forth that words can’t explain.” This year, Shane is well on his way to releasing a new album and those who attend his show can look
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Change of seasons opportunity to spot elusive flocks As summer starts to give White Pelican this horn will way to fall, wildlife also under- fall off after the breeding seagoes a change. son. Fall heralds the start of their Feeding in the open ocean migration to the winter feed- during the day, the rhinoceros ing grounds. auklet returns MARS MOMENT This migration to the breeding presents a great grounds under the opportunity to cover of darkness. see birds that Silent in their ANDY are usually daytime flight quite elusive. they arrive at AIRFIELD Certain spedusk in vast numcies of divbers and their ing sea birds are known as colonies become a symphony “pelagic,” meaning they only of groans, growls and parrotcome ashore to breed and rear like shrieks as they announce their young. The remainder of their presence to their mate. the time they live in the open These birds are unlikely nest ocean, unless they are oiled builders, rather they excavate or sick. Also known as “Alcids” burrows which can be 20 feet or short-winged divers, they into the ground only use their wings, not their and can also have feet, for propulsion to “flying” extra tunnels to through the water. confuse a wouldClose relatives of the puffin be predator. family, rhinoceros auklets are Both parents difficult birds to spot as they will take turns usually leave their nests under to hunt for food the cover of darkness and and will often be return to feed their young and seen with large spend the day underground. mouthfuls of fish These chunky, large-headed, waiting for darkthick-necked, pigeon-sized div- ness to fall. ing birds are found along the Rhinoceros north western and eastern auklets are clumMaritime seaboards. Locally sy on land due they are found along the east- to the placement ern shores of Vancouver Island, of their feet in preferring islands and inlets for the rear of their their breeding grounds. Like bodies, but they many species, these auklets make up for this produce distinct features and in the water changes in colour in order to where they are attract a mate. Both male and agile fast swimfemales undergo these changes, mers. transforming them from dull Food for these grey-black plumage to include birds includes a noticeable “horn” on the top shrimp, sandof the bill; like the American lance and small
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life Rescue in Burnaby, where they are set up to rehabilitate sea birds. Hopefully this bird will recover and be sent back to the Island for release in its colony and habitat. A huge thank you to all the folks who volunteered at our special events, and those who put in double time with animal care. In the next few weeks the fall migration will be in full swing. Please keep dogs away from feeding birds by keeping them on a leash. To report injured wildlife please call 250-337-021. For more information please visit our website at www.wingtips.org.
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Comox Valley talent was solid gold at the 2014 Rugby Canada National Festival Championships, Aug. 5-10 in Calgary. Eight locals were part of a strong B.C. contingent that captured four national titles. B.C.’s U18 men (with Foster deWitt and Braydon Williams) won the Tier 1 title in a three-game series over Ontario; Lauren Sargent, Madi Gold and Georgia Bellamy won gold over Ontario in the Girls U18; and Jimmy Brazier won gold in U18 Tier 2 over Quebec playing with the BC U17 team. Dawson German was with the U16 women’s team that won silver and Ken Erikson was an assistant coach with the U17 men’s squad. All the players are G.P. Vanier students (some now graduated) while Erikson is a longtime Towhees’ coach. DeWitt scored a try in the U18 men’s 38-24 gold medal win over Ontario. LINE OUTS The tournament featured 31 provincial teams and is a feeder to Canada’s men’s and women’s national programs … sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Athletics win Happy’s tourney again
Last season the Daryl Robbins C.G.A. Athletics won the inaugural Happy’s Source for Sports Invitational in the bottom of the seventh inning. This year their defence was on display as they snuffed out a late rally in the bottom of the seventh to win it all again. The six-team men’s (age 19+) baseball tournament was played at Highland Field this past weekend. On Friday, the Dependable Lawn Care Rockies lost 9-5 to the Investors Group Blue Jays, the host Happy’s Reds blanked the Temprite Climate Solutions Orioles 12-0 behind the strong pitching of Scott Judson and Adam Berkenstock, and the Athletics downed the Hyde Creek Hillbillys 9-2 as a Bobby Cripps’ homer sparked an eight-run third inning. On Saturday the Reds’ pitching was dominant again and the bats were hot in a 10-0 win over the Hillbillys while the scrappy Orioles knocked off the undefeated Blue Jays 4-3. The Saturday final pitted the As against the Reds. The same two teams played for last year’s tournament title, with the Athletics winning on a base hit in the bottom of the seventh. With redemption on their minds, Reds’ ace Jud-
The Daryl Robbins C.G.A. Athletics won their second straight Happy’s Source for Sports Invitational. Left to right: Top row - Daryl Ostegaard, Joe Robbins, Dave Kines, Brandon Wong, Nate Easterbrook, Jake Osborne, Andy Stewart. Middle row - Bob Cripps, Brad Aitken, Rob Quinn, Dennis Barna. Bottom row - Lee Haslett, Josh Chapman. PHOTO SUBMITTED son silenced the Athletics’ fans with three quick outs in the top of the first. The Athletics tossed their top pitcher as well, and Brad Aitken proved just as tough on the mound as the Reds couldn’t muster much offence for the first few innings.
The As’ bats came alive in the second inning with a Cripps’ single followed by a Joe Robbins’ double and an Andy Stewart single to take a 2-0 lead. The starting pitchers settled down from there: Judson (3IP, 2ER, 6K) and Aitken (3IP, 0ER, 3K).
The Athletics struck again in the fourth inning, scoring three runs to open a 5-0 lead. With the Reds’ backs against the ropes they got a spark: Dallas McDonald started the inning with a single followed by a Jake Dojack single that sent McDonald
over to third. With two out McDonald did what would make every coach cringe – stole home to get the Reds on the board. The As tacked on two more runs in the top of the sixth to make it 7-1, but the Reds smelled blood. In the bottom of the sixth the Reds loaded the bases, then Jeff Meija and Bob Atwood hit consecutive singles to score four runs to make it 7-5 going into the final inning. Reds’ closing pitcher Dojack shut down the As in the top of the seventh. In the bottom of the frame, the Reds’ Berkenstock started the inning off and eventually scored to make the game a 7-6 nail biter, and the Reds proceeded to load the bases with two outs. Redemption was not on the minds of the baseball gods, however, as As’ pitcher Robbins got the last Reds’ batter to pop out to end the valiant rally and secure a second straight tournament win. “Many thanks to the KMRBL’s Jake Plante, Dale Green, Kurt Macdonald, Ray Vandermark and Tim McDonald for helping make this tournament a success,” a spokesperson said. – Happy’s Source for Sports Invitational
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The Comox Valley Glacier Kings host a pair of pre-season Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League games at the Comox Valley Sports Centre this weekend. On Saturday the Yetis host Oceanside and on Sunday Nanaimo pays a visit. Both games start at 1 p.m. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Happy’s Islanders with their B side trophy from the Canadian Oldtimers Championship. Left to right: Front row - Richard Murphy, Dave Odamura, Andy Marinus, Dave Bennett, Tim McDonald, Mike Caton, Scott Murray. Second row - Kevin Dobbelsteyn, Kelly McGiffen, Brad Kimmett, Ray VanderMark, Ron Carter, Kelly Wenstrom, Irwin Koziel, Buck Briggs.
Islanders win B at nationals Kevin Dobbelsteyn
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It is just a game. As I reviewed my first draft of this article about Happy’s Islanders trip to the Canadian National Oldtimers Baseball Championship in Brampton, Ont. I decided it was too negative. I talked about the bad weather we had – lightning, thunder, hail and incredible rain – and getting rained out two days in a row. I mentioned the numerous walks that we issued, unusual for us. I detailed some of the miscues, including five minutes from hell for
our third baseman, five minutes that changed the course of the tournament. I even included some comments on the many, many warehouses in Brampton. And of course I lamented the fact that the best team on paper did not win the ‘A’ trophy! But I won’t mention the first draft. Because, you know, it is just a game. A game being played by a bunch of rather mature gents. No scouts in the stands, no TV cameras, not even any spouses to impress. It is a wonderful thing to be able to play baseball at a pretty
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high level at age 50 and well beyond. To travel to the national tournament as a team, and enjoy each other’s company, and share stories over food and drink, is a special (and limited!) time for all of us. We had some great performances in Brampton. Andy Marinus and Tim McDonald, our first two hitters, both hit well over .600, consistently setting the table for our big bats of Dave Bennett, Kelly Wenstrom, Buck Briggs and Ron Carter. The pitching arms of
Richard Murphy, Mike Caton, Irwin Koziel, Ray VanderMark and Kevin Dobbelsteyn supported the big chuckers Marinus and Bennett. And the mostly superb defence was anchored by outfielders Scott Murray and Kelly McGiffen, and infielders Dave Odamura and Brad Kimmett. And we won a trophy, repeating as B side champions! And next year we may win another trophy – or not. It is just a game. – Happy’s Islanders
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t is not uncommon to see our streams very low in terms of stream flow, but this summer has more than the usual threats to our returning salmon stocks and the little salmon that must make it through the summer to reach smolt stage for next year. To illustrate the seriousness of the problem in Area 14 streams, the Fanny Bay Salmon Enhancement Society (FBSES) has rescued 57,000 small salmon from six feeder streams in lower Baynes Sound. In the 17 years they have been carrying out this rescue mission this is by far the largest number of presmolts. Fortunately they have room in their facility at Rosewall Creek to keep the various stream fish separate as they feed them through the summer until the rains come. Pictured with this column is a small salmon-bearing stream with a new culvert on Arden Road. I have lived on the banks of this small stream for the past 31 years and it is the lowest that Elaine and I can recall. Normally there are dry places, but there are also small pools of still water that used to hold fish. This year in our stretch of the stream the little pools are dry. The return of salmon stocks in many situations has been greater than anticipated. For example the Conuma River on the west coast of the Island has received a greater than predicted run of chinook salmon; but the river is extremely low due to the current dry season. The situation is a serious threat to the successful spawning of these fish. A small west coast river and hatchery system is running out of water to sustain this larger than normal return of chinook salmon. The Cowichan River is currently very low and the Pacific Salmon Foundation is assisting in funding to move the stranded fish through the shallow water. Low water levels in the headwaters of Cowichan Lake are contributing to the crisis on this important salmon river. The Puntledge River is also very low, but water levels can be helped with controls from BC Hydro as long as there is adequate
This small salmon-bearing stream with a new culvert on Arden Road is completely dry. PHOTO BY RALPH SHAW water in Comox Lake. As is well remembered, the Mount Washington ski season was cut short by the low snow pack. The low snow pack, along with the extended dry season of the current summer, is making itself felt throughout the watersheds of Vancouver Island. The ocean conditions that favour pink salmon were certainly at a maximum in many places this year as illustrated by the huge returns of pink salmon to many Island
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The health and integrity of your feet can play a major role in your mobility, independence and subsequent overall happiness. There are many types of foot ailments that can range from bothersome to dangerous. You may be a good foot-care candidate if you are unable to maintain your own basic foot care or monitor existing foot problems. For example, there are those that simply cannot reach their feet due to inflexibility or other disabilities, or those who don’t have the skills or tools to do it themselves. Foot-care problems can range from fungal and overgrown toenails, to high-risk diabetic feet that may lead to problematic wounds. A clinical foot-care nurse has specialized training to treat these problems, provide surveillance, and maintain healthy feet on an ongoing basis. Other treatable examples include painful callousing, cracking, ingrown nails, corns and nail deformities. Though many of these problems seem simple in nature, they can often turn into painful and debilitating conditions that hinder your quality of life. Regular clinical foot care may be an important health service to keep you walking and pain free and therefore should not be overlooked. – Jennifer Amar is a clinical foot-care nurse
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EFFECTS OF AGING We all age a little bit every day and like it or not, we can’t do anything about it. However, several lifestyle choices can help to slow down the effects of aging. Here are ten examples: 1. Stop smoking: cigarettes reduce a smoker’s life expectancy by about four years, not to mention the aging effects on skin, hair and teeth. 2. Get sufficient sleep: aim to sleep eight hours a day. Not getting enough sleep is harmful to the skin and can cause unhealthy weight gain and a grim outlook. 3. Use your memory: don’t forget that the brain is a muscle. Give it some exercise with word games, puzzles, and stimulating discussion and readings. 4. Stay active: it’s proven that exercising for 30 minutes a day improves health. Do it every day, if possible. 5. Fill up on antioxidants: colourful fruits and vegetables are full
of these compounds that protect the body’s cells and help boost the immune system. 6. Reduce your sugar intake: sugars promote weight gain and accelerate the aging of the skin. There is also some evidence that they compromise the immune system. 7. Increase your calcium intake: calcium is essential for healthy skin and bones. 8. Manage your stress: stress makes you look older, so aim for a balanced lifestyle through yoga, meditation, exerciseand rest. 9. Protect yourself from the sun: sun is the most important factor in aging skin and one of the main causes of skin cancer. 10. Drink a lot: good hydration is vital for the body’s organs and for healthy looking skin.
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Living well ABBEYFIELD HOUSE Calling it “a home, not a house, not a facility,” Joan Carson knows the true value of creating a community for seniors at Abbeyfield House. “It’s not a care facility … but it’s a wonderful place where people come for love, community and support,” explained the volunteer board member. Located at Eighth Street and Pidcock Avenue in Courtenay since it opened its doors in 1997, the non-profit Abbeyfield House is a retirement home which features 10 individual bedroom suites with their own TVs, bathroom and patios, and furnished with residents’ own belongings. The kitchen, dining room and sitting areas are common spaces, and three meals a day are provided for residents. Carson explained it’s designed for people 55 and older who want to maintain some independence but
don’t want to live by operated by a non-profit themselves. and non-denominational Residents are allowed society with community to come and go as they members sitting on its please, with no need to board. sign in or out. Staffing Though Carson said is small, and a night the society has quietly responder lives in an provided the housing upstairs suite in case of service to seniors in the a nighttime C o m o x Erin Haluschak emergency. Va l l e y Record Staff B u t , s i n c e photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com overall, 1997, the residents Abbeyfield care for themselves; for House now needs to example, health-care increase its community workers will come to profile. Abbeyfield to provide “We don’t receive services to residents, but government funding … those residents are in the key to this is that it’s charge of booking their affordable. Most people appointments. don’t even know we exist. Abbeyfield Houses We are definitely a form are established in of affordable housing.” many communities. For $1,650 a month, Originating in London, residents have full use England, the first of their unit, common Abbeyfield House in rooms, three meals a day Canada opening in 1987 and all utilities except in Sidney, B.C. phone, which is optional The Church of St. John for the residents. the Divine fundraised to Carson credits many construct the Abbeyfield of the volunteers House in Courtenay and community but the home is now organizations who
donate time and services to the facility, including members who offer their time to the board, who cook, bake, offer recreational services and business such as Shaw who installed wireless Internet and Michael Robert who entertains residents on the piano with classical music. Resident Maggie Hibberd, who is 95 years old and has lived at Abbeyfield for a number of years, said she’s enjoyed her time there
so far. “I made the decision myself that it was time for me to move. My son read about Abbeyfield. Once I got here, it’s like a small family,” she explained. “You still have your independence but they cook meals for you and you have gettogethers.” Hibberd and other residents participate in a knitting group who create dolls which are donated to villages in Africa, along with toques
and scarves for donation to churches and St. Joseph’s Hospital. “It’s keeps us out of mischief,” she added with a laugh. For more information about Abbeyfield House Comox Valley, visit www. abbeyfieldcomoxvalley. com
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Neurotherapy, commonly called brain-training, is a therapeutic technique which strengthens and balances the brain. Tiny, non-invasive, EEG skin sensors produce a diagnostic “brain map” that measures inner brain functioning. Neurotherapists use brain maps to configure special video games that help clients exercise their own brainwaves. Scientific research shows that neurotherapy increases mental focus, memory, learning and even intelligence - IQ gains of 10-15 points are common after neurotherapy. Neurotherapy is also an effective, drug-free treatment for major central nervous system problems, such as stroke, brain injury, seizures, Alzheimer’s and dementia. Neurotherapy can increase your brain fitness. Studies of seniors have demonstrated significant improvement of age-related cognitive declines in memory, concentration and
alertness with a regular program of neurotherapy. And all ages have used neurotherapy to achieve non-medicated relief from headaches, anxiety, depression, tinnitus and insomnia. Fuelled by new discoveries in brain science,
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Scooter rules FUN MEETING PLANNED
With the aging populaerford. “We will also have Terry Farrell tion in the Comox Valley, the Wendy Craig from InsurRecord Staff presence of motorized scootanceCentre here … to talk editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com ers is constantly on the rise. about the kind of coverages But just because someone they need, which can be easowns a scooter does not necessarily mean ily arranged on their home insurance.” they understand proper usage. There will be question and answer periMore and more often, scooters are seen ods with both guest speakers, then what on the street, or in the designated bike Rutherford describes as somewhat of an lanes. But, according to the rules of the obstacle course for riders to challenge. road, people riding scooters are “It will feature things they might regarded as pedestrians, and encounter when they are out and about in thereby should be follow the same the town,” said Rutherford of the course. rules pedestrians. “Just things like getting safely on and off a That’s just a sample of the piece of pavement to cross the road; coming information people will receive at to stop signs, how to cover crossings. the Berwick scooter rodeo, set for “We make it fun and there will be Sept. 9. coffee and muffins and they will “We have actually done (a get a certificate at the end.” scooter rodeo) a few times, There will also be a but we have not done any in scooter supplier on hand the past couple of years,” to talk to people about said Berwick community the purchase and mainrelations manager Linda tenance of scooters, as Rutherford. “We were well as accessories, such as talking with Mandy (Johns) flags and things. at the Town of Comox “The whole focus of and she had expressed the morning is all about some concern, too, about keeping them (scootthe increasing number er owners) and those of scooters and that peoaround them safe,” said get ple, sometimes, when they Rutherford. their scooters, don’t really understand The presentations will what the rules of the road are. So we decidbegin at 9:30 a.m. at Berwick ed it was time to do another scooter rodeo.” Comox Valley, 1700 Comox Avenue. The The scooter rodeo will consist of a cou- morning is free of charge, but due to space ple of short (10-15-minute) presentations, restraints, there is a maximum of 45 followed by a bit of a practical “exam”, so prticipants. Registration can be done in to speak. person at Berwick, the Town of Comox Rec “We have an RCMP officer who will talk Centre or the Florence Filberg Centre in to the riders about the actual rules of the Courtenay. To register by phone, call Linda road in regards to scooters,” said Ruth- directly, at 250-890-2346.
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Plenty to do WITH EVERGREEN CLUB The Evergreen Club lit- ber since he was 55. “We erally has something for have a lot of people that are everyone on the far side of willing to teach others how 55 — be it dancing, cycling, to do the various things cards, computers, pickle- we have. It works out very ball, floor curling, Mahjong, well.” Brazilian H e embroidery notes the Scott Stanfield or mystery Va l l e y Record Staff bus trips. contains reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com Under the m a n y direction of qualified the Courtenay Recreational retirees who are looking for Association, the club oper- things to do. ates out of the Filberg Cen“People pass their knowltre on Anderton Avenue. It edge on amongst the memconsists of 2,326 members. bership, and all of a sudden There are about 300 volun- a lot of people are fluent in teers who recruit, schedule, whatever it is we’re talking market and plan events. about,” he said. “There’s a lot of them, In keeping with the and a great selection,” said times, the club has received club president Gord Kruger, some interest in organizing 73, who has been a mem- an android/galaxy tablet
group. “That’s a new one,” Kruger said. “We actually invent a lot of these clubs as new technology comes along. We always had a computer club going, and now they’ve expanded it to tablets. We have people that are pretty good at doing these kinds of things.” Clubs form within the Evergreen Club: the camera club meets on the first Tuesday in September; the computer club meets at 1 p.m. Sept. 12 in the soroptimist lounge; and the ukulele club convenes Sept. 9 and 23 at Rotary Hall. Another popular activity is Mexican Train, a game played with dominoes, held on the second and fourth
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Active living many programs
Wednesday of each month. ” Evergreen sponsors a yvariety of special events such as fashion and varisety shows. Summer events aincluded a Canada Day ‘Tea Dance’ and a pancake obreakfast before Market tDays in downtown Courgtenay. In terms of entertainment, Evergreen has no -shortage of performers for stage and musical activieties. 1 “We cover a lot of things,” -said Kruger, who wears a -second hat as a singer/ guitarist in a band. “We have a number of musical ygroups, and we have about esix bands that we rotate. d “We’re actually the envy hof a lot of other seniors’ clubs. We have some of the best facilities, certainly on the Island,” he added, noting the club is the main tenant at the city-owned Filberg Centre. “We owe a great debt to the city.” Dances are held yearround at the Filberg’s Rotary Hall nearly every Friday night. The Choristers’ annual variety show is Sept. 17 in the conference hall. The theme is Songs From The Movies of the last 50 years. The annual fall garage sale Sept. 27 in the Rotary hall.
Trash and Treasures is Oct. 19, and the art club presents Mixed Media Oct. 25. The Christmas bazaar and luncheon is Nov. 5, while the Second Stage players presents Old Wine In New Bottles Nov. 12. Evergreen is always looking for new members. Typically in October, there is a membership drive with renewal incentives. Annual dues are $25 plus GST. Membership benefits include: • Discount on older adult leisure programs, fitness and Lewis Wellness
Centre • Receive a monthly newsletter • Use of the computer lab and access to Internet service • Food services at affordable prices • Participate in a variety of club activities • Trips and special events at discount prices • Hang out with a fun group of active people The Florence Filberg Centre is located at 411 Anderton Ave. in Courtenay. The facility opens at 7 a.m. Call 250-338-1000 for more information.
The Evergreen Club offers a variety of activities all year round that appeal to a broad spectrum of interests.
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Barbara and Carla are accredited the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation by the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR).
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Travel Tips
FOR SENIORS ON THE GO (NC)— No matter how many trips we take, or how much we have travelled, a little advance planning can help to avoid unexpected bumps along the way.
and review all insurance requirements before you leave. Keep the telephone number of your insurer handy in case of emergency.
PLAN AHEAD: Research your destination and remember to book hotel reservations well in advance. Look for national hotel chains that cater to seniors with their amenities. SET A BUDGET: Create a realistic budget for your next trip and stick to it. Be on the lookout for travel deals, vacation packages and senior discounts. Remember to pack your proof of age identity card and any senior club membership cards. SAFETY MEASURES: Before departing, make sure you have enough insurance coverage. Always carry your supplemental travel and health insurance policy with you
BE PREPARED: Pack any medications or prescriptions in your carry-on bag and bring along enough medication to last you the entire trip. A doctor can advise you about potential travel risks that are specific to your chosen destination. Also, remember to pack a first aid kit.
STAY CONNECTED: It’s a good idea to give your travel itinerary to a friend or relative, so someone will always know your whereabouts. Of course, calling or sending an e-mail from the road to keep people informed is a good idea.
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Baby Boomers AND NOSTALGIA
w Many seniors living in the West increasing numbers and substantial ehave one thing in common: nostalgia. purchasing power. It isn’t surprising, sLet’s look a little closer at this social then, that nostalgia is all the rage in fashion, music, home decoration, and uphenomenon. The main reason that in the automobile industry. p But not satisfied with ebaby boomers seem more than their the old and worn-out, fnostalgic baby boomers want the relders is because they icons of their youth fhave the impression that youth culture brought up to date. in the ‘50s, ‘60s A boomer might and ‘70s was willingly purchase ymore exciting or a retro-style juke rmeaningful than box to be the focal nthat of today. When point of the family nthey look back on room, as long as it’s gthis era, which was compatible with the hindeed significant MP3 player! tin many ways, As the majority of e they remember boomers approach that everything retirement age, we n was possible for will likely see even t them and their more of a return l generation. Today, to the leisures of n yesteryear; perhaps amany boomers feel financial stress, movie theatres will have health problems, Baby boomers do their best to be showing remakes of or live alone. Such stay connected with what’s ‘60s classics, or luxury sedans will take on lthings heighten the new, all while treasuring the the silhouettes of the olonging for those times memories of their youth. motorcar greats of the rof endless possibilities and youthful dreams. ‘50s. One thing is for sure: the best of l Baby boomers have gradually those past decades will be showing dbecome the dominant force in more and more in much of what we our consumer society due to their buy.
Comox Valley Senior Peer Counselling Are you a senior who is lonely, stressed, anxious, depressed, isolated, coping with chronic illness, coping with change and loss, concerned about aging and your health? Do you wish you had someone to talk to?
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4. Disorientation of time and place Have you ever been lost on your own street and realized that you don’t know how you got there or how to get home? 5. Poor or decreased judgment Do you have lapses in good judg ment, such as wearing heavy
clothing on a hot day or denying well-established facts? 6. Problems with abstract thinking Do you have difficulty balancing a cheque book or understanding what the numbers in the cheque book mean? 7. Misplacing things Do you put things in inappropriate places? 8. Changes in mood and behaviour Do you exhibit sudden mood swings for no apparent reason? 9. Changes in personality Do you suddenly become con fused, suspicious, withdrawn, or fearful? 10. Loss of interest Do you often feel apathetic and passive? Do you need lots of encour agement to become involved? For more information on Alzheimer’s, visit www.alzheimer.ca. It’s quite normal to forget information, lose things, forget words, or have mood swings. However, the frequency or intensity of these signs can indicate the presence of a cognitive problem or a neurodegenerative illness, such as Alzheimer’s. Be sure to consult a health professional if you have replied in the affirmative to some of these questions.
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Exercise with Arthritis BREAK FREE FROM THE PAIN
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Don McRae, MLA Comox Valley Constituency Office
437 5th St., Courtenay BC V9N 1J7 Phone: (250) 703-2422 Fax: (250) 703-2425 Email: don.mcrae.mla@leg.bc.ca
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(NC) Canadians who suffer from arthritis are challenged with symptoms such as swollen, stiff or tender joints. These symptoms can be incapacitating, making even simple household tasks a real chore, let alone attempting a favourite sport or pastime. One might think that not exercising would seem to be a simple solution, but in fact, research reveals the opposite. Exercise can decrease the pain, increase overall fitness and flexibility, as well as improve your state of mind. So how can you break free from the pain? According to Janet Yale, president and CEO of The Arthritis Society, exercise is one part of your arthritis treatment that you can control. “Exercising provides you with a chance to confront arthritis and reclaim activities the disease has made difficult for you - and even discover new ones.” If you are not physically active or
have never exercised before, it can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Try adding 10 minutes of physical activity to your day and see how your body responds. As you adjust to the change, set goals for yourself so you can measure your improvement. Aim to gradually increase your goals by 10-minute increments every few days until you can reach a regular routine of being physically active for at least 60 minutes most days (including exercise as well as ordinary household, workplace and lifestyle activities that keep your body moving). Be sure to keep your doctor apprised of any changes in your routine or symptoms. For those who are active and playing through their pain, there are additional solutions. A medication with long-lasting relief can be appealing for those suffering from arthritis pain and general body pain, providing up to 12 hours of relief.
Arthritis Facts & Figures there is no cure
Arthritis can strike anyone at anytime, regardless of age, physical condition or ethnic background, often with devastating and debilitating effects. The main symptoms of arthritis are chronic joint pain, stiffness and swelling, which can result in significant disability and poor quality of life. Some important numbers to know: • 4.6 million – Over 4.6 million Canadian adults (one in six Canadians aged 15 years and older) report having arthritis. By 2036, this number is expected to grow to an estimated 7.5 million Canadian adults (one in five). • $33 billion – The impact of arthritis on the Canadian economy in health-care costs and lost productivity is estimated to be $33 billion each year. By 2031, this number is expected to more than double to over $67 billion. • First – Among all causes of disability in Canada, arthritis ranks first among women and third among men. • 2/3 – Two out of three Canadians affected by arthritis are women. • 3/5 – Nearly three out of every five people with arthritis are of working age. • 60 – Within a generation, there will be a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis in Canada every 60 seconds. — www.arthritis.ca/facts
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Tuesday, September 9
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They hand you the keys, give you a few tips, and off you go to a new life of mobility and freedom with your electric scooter. After years of being a safe driver on our roads and highways you know all about safety right?
Tuesday, September 9, 9:30 am at Berwick
Maybe not. It comes as quite a shock to many scooter owners that there are very specific rules to follow - even though you are on wheels, you are still considered to be a pedestrian and are not allowed on the road.
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Choose two of these Black Press Community Newspapers! FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FUNERAL HOMES
DEATHS
DEATHS
Keith Flannagan
October 5, 1948- August 24, 2014 Keith died in the Campbell River Hospital having lost his battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents James and Louise, Keith was an active member of the Oyster River Salmon Enhancement Society. Keith will be remembered for his ever present smile and always making time to rip an old fishing tale. A special thanks to the hospital staff and to the whole gang who gave their love and support to Keith. Tight lines Keith.
CLARKE, BERNARD EDWARD April 14, 1946 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 22, 2014 It is with great sadness that the Clarke family announces the passing of Bernard (Bernie) Edward Clarke. He passed away peacefully at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Hospital, Comox, B.C. after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bernie arrived in B.C. from Nova Scotia at the tender age of 19 and knew from the first day of work that he loved logging and chose to stay with that career until he retired in 2006. His unconditional love of his family will be remembered by his wife of 45 years, Donna, son Danny (Tanya) of Port Hardy, daughter Deanna (Michael) of Nanaimo and the grandchildren that had a special place in his heart â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stephanie, Brenna, Tyler and Justin. He will also be missed by his adoring sisters Veronica (Lyle), Coline (George), Doreen (Pat) and their respective families. Special thanks to Dr. Neufeld, Dr. Tinmouth and the nurses and staff at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Hospital for their excellent care.
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A Celebration of Life will be held at the Lions Hall in Port McNeill on Saturday September 6, 2014 at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Port McNeill Legion, Branch 281.
DEATHS
DEATHS
Jean Davenall Turner 1931 - 2014 Jean died peacefully on August 19, 2014. She is survived by her two children David (Bonni) and Karen (Alex), her grandchildren, Sandy, Will, Elizabeth, Jennifer, John and Chris, by her two great-grandchildren, Bailey and Ronan, and by her sister, Joyce. Jean enjoyed a full and adventurous life, loved all kind of sports and belonged to many organizations over the years. At the age of 76, she moved to Comox from Calgary where she had lived most of her life. Although she was sorry to leave her friends in Calgary, she loved Comox and the simplicity of life in a small community, close to everything she needed and the beach and walking trails. She became very active and made many new friends. Early in 2011, she was diagnosed with a progressive illness that slowed her down. From 1981 until 1992, Jean painted and sold her paintings on a full time basis and earned a living doing what she enjoyed. She painted mostly landscapes west and south of Calgary. Jean loved all kinds of music and dancing and she loved to play the piano for sing-songs at Retirement residences and Nursing Homes. She was very fond of the people for whom she played. Her words; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;When I am gone, miss me a bit but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mourn my absence. I was happy to have been born into a wonderful family and had many years of happiness.â&#x20AC;? Jean was an amazing lady who influenced so many people in such a positive way. She will be dearly missed by all. A private family memorial will be held in Banff. There is a family plot in Banff which was purchased in 1943 when Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youngest brother died. Both of her parents and another brother are also buried there. A bench, for all to enjoy, will be dedicated in Comox, in loving memory of Jean in the place that she loved.
CARDS OF THANKS
CARDS OF THANKS
Thank You
We would like to thank our family and friends for all their love, support, food, and flowers at this difficult time of Wes Piercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death. Tricia and children. CELEBRATIONS
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YVONNE CHRISTONNE MARCH 14, 1949 ~ AUGUST 16, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yvonne in the early hours of August 16, 2014 at the age of 65 in Qualicum Beach. Predeceased by her father Philip Bos in 2002, Yvonne is survived by her mother Ellen Bos of Courtenay, daughter Karen Bos of Edmonton; grandchildren, Gavin, Allison, Ashley, Kirsty of Edmonton; sister Yolanda (Jim) Chmelyk of Surrey, brother Paul (Sandra) Bos of Edmonton, brother Mark (Elvira) Bos of Calgary and many nieces and nephews. Yvonne was born in Amsterdam, and immigrated to Sarnia, Ontario in 1956. She moved to the Vancouver area where her accounting skills were developed. She raised her daughter in Powell River and then moved to Courtenay where she retired. Yvonne loved to spend time by the water, playing bingo, needle work and puzzles and will be remembered for her enthusiastic personality and engaging smile.
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Thank you for almost 20 years of service, Sue. All the very best from everyone at Shamrock Vet.
A private family gathering was held. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
We will carry you in our hearts forever Yvonne.
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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS IN MEMORIAM
HELP WANTED
CHILDCARE
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions:
In Loving Memory of Michael Russell Murray Born March 29, 1962 Passed Aug. 25, 2011 Sadly missed and loved by your family.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION
ECE Facility Manager EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Competitive sal. $18-20hr. depends on exp. plus benefits Comox Centre
E-Mail: iecc1@telus.net Attn: Barry, Dir. of Operations HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS
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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 ALLISON UNABLE to find you, brokenhearted. John Wayne (250)334-0919 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.
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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.
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;ON-CALL CLERICAL STAFFâ&#x20AC;? The City of Courtenay invites written applications for casual clerical staďŹ&#x20AC;. The work involves front-line customer service duties such as reception, telephone switchboard, cashier, and a variety of ďŹ nancial and administrative clerical tasks. For complete details on required qualiďŹ cations and application process, please go to our website at www.courtenay.ca and click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Employment Opportunitiesâ&#x20AC;?.
HELP WANTED
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Part-Time to Full-Time Under general supervision, this position is responsible for selling Promotional products including screen printed, embroidered or digitally transferred products & services and assisting customers with their product needs. Provide an exemplary customer experience by asking customers questions to determine their needs and engaging the customer with their product knowledge, suggestive selling items for the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immediate needs and recommending additional items and/or services that will compliment the customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; branding needs. Handle returns of merchandise and store merchandising, stocking & maintenance activities. Assist the store in achieving itsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; daily, monthly and annual sales and service goals. Perform related work as required. This position reports to the Store/General Manager. Please provide a hand written cover letter along with resume in person to HiTec, 479 4th Street, Courtenay. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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The Village of Cumberland is seeking individuals to form a casual on-call list for Truck Drivers/Labourers in our Public Works Department. The qualiďŹ cations and experience necessary for this position are available at the Village OfďŹ ce as well as on the website at www.cumberland.ca. Please send your resume to info@cumberland.ca, drop it off at 2673 Dunsmuir Ave or mail it to the Cumberland Village OfďŹ ce at PO Box 340, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0. Applications will be received until 4:00pm on Tuesday, September 9th, 2014. Only those individuals to be interviewed will be contacted. Thank you to all who apply. HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
FAMILY SUPPORT SOCIAL WORKER
(Temporary short-term, 30hrs/wk) The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing prevention and support services for military families. This includes crisis intervention, short-term counselling, assessment and referral, and group facilitation. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Social Worker actively networks with community and military resources to ensure a coordinated approach to the provision of services. The position requires at minimum: â&#x20AC;˘ Bachelor of Social Work degree â&#x20AC;˘ Eligible for registration with BC College of Social Workers â&#x20AC;˘ 3 years recent related experience â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of the military lifestyle and bilingualism are definite assets More detailed job description available at: www.familyforce.ca click on Comox Closing Date: 4 pm Friday Sep 5, 2014 Please forward rĂŠsumĂŠ and references to: COMOX MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE P.O. Box 310, 1575 Military Row Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 ATTN: Executive Director Fax: 250 339-8199 Email: apply.comoxmfrc@gmail.com Please note this position is to fill a maternity/parental leave. Anticipated 3 month term, commencing September 2014. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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ABORIGINAL MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER MIKIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;SIW Metis Association
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Group Child Care Before/After School Care Summer Care Program SPACES AVAILABLE! REGISTER TODAY! Comox Centre 215 Church St. Call Trina - 250-890-9388
This program serves the Aboriginal population of the Comox Valley. The project will foster resiliency, improve mental health and create a sense of belonging and identity with Aboriginal children and their families through intergenerational, cultural programs and gatherings. The Aboriginal Mental Health Outreach Worker reports to the Project Coordinator
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CASUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
CARPENTRY
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
FOR SALE BY OWNER
NEED A GUY? Handyman Service. Journeyman Carpenter & Jack of all trades. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, decks, tiling, bath/kitchens, doors, windows, fix-ups & maintenance. 30yrs exp. Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount. Jamie 250-650-6304.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? MICHELIN X-ICE winter tires, set of 4, 245/60 R18 105T used, 4 months on mag rims with hub caps $1500. Please call 250-890-9199 MOVING SALE: 30â&#x20AC;? HD TV with DVD & CD player, glass top coffee table, table saw, Please call 250-335-2048 or 250-871-2472 POOL TABLE & accessories, $1500. Ricoh Aficio CL 4000 DN commercial Lazer printer, $300. Automatic AL - 90 PAM encapsulating machine, $3500. Call (250)338-0245.
GARDENING
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY
HOMES FOR RENT
TOWNHOUSES
ANTIQUE/CLASSICS
FREE: (purchaser to pay all transferring costs). Nanoose Bay; Pacific Shores Resort timeshare. 2 weeks mid season float (red). 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 gas F/P. 1430 sq ft. Call (250)748-0880. REDUCED! 1369sqft 2 BDRM PATIO HOME. 2bdrm. In a location that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat. Mntn. view. Quiet neighborhood. Beautiful setting. Bareland strata. 2 mins. to Merecroft Village. $279,900. 250-287-8570 or 250-202-7717. C.R. WATERFRONT PROPERTY with private dock. 1100 sqft log home plus out buildings. 2.5 miles by water from Cortes Island. Easy to hold $288,000. For information call (250)9350194 or (250)287-5992.
HOUSES FOR SALE
1967 MERCURY COUGAR Be in time for the Show nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Shine. Over $20,000 invested. Asking $15,000 o.b.o. Serious offers only. 250-286-1759
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. MEMBERSHIP AT Tall Timbers Holiday Park (Sproat Lake), Lot S-15. Water, sewer, electricity and cable incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Asking $149,000. Call (250)723-7743.
RENTALS
HANDYPERSONS 250-898-8887. HOME Repair, Renovation & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate.
SHOPRIDER Heavy Duty Scooter.Like new asking $2800/ new $4800. 250-923-5737
REAL ESTATE
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
BUSINESSES FOR SALE
THINKING OF A NEW IKEA KITCHEN? â&#x20AC;˘ DESIGN â&#x20AC;˘ DELIVERY â&#x20AC;˘ INSTALLATION Since 1990. 250-338-3148
COMMERCIAL fitness equipment package for sale. Open new or expand. Avoid heavy cost of buying or leasing brand new. Almost turn key, gym in a box set up including tons of weight in both free and stationary form, circuit station tools, rubber flooring, mirrors, lockers and more. All in very good condition. Serious inquiries call 250-204-7682 to view.
HOUSEHOLD SERVICES DOMESTIC HELP - Home, yard & restoration. OAP Disc. $15/hr, call 250-890-2010.
MISC SERVICES GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Classes available. SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES MAYTAG FRIDGE 19cu ft. White(13yrs.old). $75. Kenmore 30â&#x20AC;? electric range w/ glass top. Panasonic OTR Microwave. 2cu ft.(4yrs) $75. Kenmore washer & dryer (approx. 10yrs. $100/pr. Double stainless sink/faucet set. $75. 250-923-8022
FOR SALE BY OWNER
CAMPBELL RIVER: 302 Island Hwy faces 3rd Avenue. Ocean views from large deck over carport and off master bdrm. Come inside and see over $70,000 of professional interior renovations plus a York Heat Pump! This attractive 3 bdrm & 2 bath side-split is in a desirable area, centrally located in C.R. on a wide lot with mature trees. Lower level could be easily transformed into an In-law suite. Includes 6 as new Kenmore appliances. Asking $384,900. (No Agents). Call 250-702-3309.
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APARTMENT/CONDO 1812 CARLYLE CRES. 3 Bdrm home + suite on .34 acres. Quiet cul-de-sac. 1 1/2 bath, lrge lving room. Formal dining room & kitchen. Separate up. Hot water heating. Gas furnace (180.26/mnth to heat). Multiple fruit trees. $355,000. 250-923-5516.
COURTENAY- 1 bdrm condo, hrdwd flrs,newly painted, close to all amenities. Avail now. NS/NP. $750. 250-338-4710.
COMOX FAMILY HOME, 3 bdrm & den, 1.5 baths, 3 appls, family rm, lg sun deck w/ocean views, wood fireplace, carport, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d with numerous upgrades, N/S, No pets, Avail. Aug. 6 $1,200/mth COMOX RANCHER, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fenced yard, covered patio, double garage w/opener, electric F/P, new floor coverings, N/S, small pet neg. w/refs, Avail Sept 1 - $1,300/mth
ROOMS FOR RENT PUNTLEDGE PARK, rm for rent. Looking for quiet mature person. Ref. Req. Avail. Immed. $500. 250-871-1036
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING
COURTENAY 3-BDRM. 2.5 baths, 3 appliances, close to all amenities. Avail Sept. 1st. NS/NP. $1200./mo. (604)4890095 or (604)414-5465.
ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-338-7136 for tour.
BLACK Creek, 3 BDRM, Renovated mobile home with large addition. 4 appliances, NS/ NP. Available Sept.1st. $850/ mo. References required. Ph. (250) 337-5494 COURTENAY: Mobile Two bedroom trailer on acreage close to town. N/S, Refs. reqd. Avail. Sept. 1. 250-337-8926
MODULAR HOMES WILLOW POINT- 2 bdrm patio home lots of upgrades, for more information call (250)923-0452.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor- 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS PRIVATE SALE, 916 Heritage Meadow Dr., Campbell River, house details avail. on Property Guys, Kijiji Ad# 574902522 & Craigslist. Price reduced - $421,000. 250-8307162 for further info. Open House: Sat., Aug. 9, 11-3pm
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BLACK Creek 3 BDRM. Newer, spacious modular home. 5 appliances NS/NP. Available Sept. 1st. $1100/ mo. References required. Ph. (250) 3375494.
SUITES, LOWER
FURNITURE ESTATE SALE: Rattan kitchen set (42â&#x20AC;? rnd), 2 rattan bar stools (31â&#x20AC;? seat), Dining room suite (fruit wood, 6 chairs), 45â&#x20AC;? Leclerc floor loom, 3 oil paintings, Sofa+loveseat (sage), Br. India rug (20x12), new twin bed, Hospital bed, coffee/end tables/bedside tables 250-8988933 MUST SELL: Price reduced; dark blue leather living room set: 3-seat sofa, loveseat & matching chair. Great for home or cottage, good cond. $800. Call (250)338-7701, Courtenay.
COURTENAY RANCHER for sale, 1800sqft, in floor heat, 3 bdrm, 2 living rooms, 2 full baths, hot tub & RV Parking. 250-338-5962 250-897-4465
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12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; SHUFFLEBOARD (Straightboard, Bumperboard, & you can bowl on it) nice clean condition. MUST SEE! $300 OBO 250-339-5708 MARATHON UTILITY Trailer 4ft X 8ft extended gal. only 5mo new $1095.00 firm. Please call 250-890-9199
NEW CONSTRUCTION RENOS INTERIOR FINISHING DECKS â&#x20AC;˘ FENCES DRYWALL
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GLEN 250-218-3575
207-6352 Knight Rd.
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com RIVERFRONT HOME 4 bdrm, spilt level, private dock, in ground swimming pool, fully fenced yard, front and alley access, playhouse w/slide, newly update! 1631 20th Ave, $348,000. For appt to view please call 250286-3535. Serious inquires only! No realtors please.
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CARS
1999 MALIBOU, excellent condition, 34 M.P.G., new tires 30 days warranty. Ideal for elderly person. Asking $1800 O.B.O. Phone 250-702-5699
SPORTS & IMPORTS
1998 TOYOTA Corrola LE. 216km, Auto, 4DR, A/C, fully loaded, one owner. Excellent condâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Runs like new. $2250 obo. 250-204-1617 or 250667-4228
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CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPING ISLAND ENTERPRISES
WEST CTNY DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 4 appls, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Immed $1,050/mth CTNY DUPLEX, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 4 appls, garage, fenced yard, N/S, cat neg. w/ref, Avail. Sept 15 $1,100/mth ARGO COURT, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl., N/S, No pets, Avail. Sept 1 $650/mth. Call res. mger for showings: 334-8602 HERON COURT, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets, Avail. Oct 1 - $925/mth BARCLAY SQUARE, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, patio, res.pkg, ground flr, N/S, No pets, Avail. Oct 1 - $750/mth CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, elec. F/P, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, No pets, Avail. Oct 1 $900/mth TRUMPETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDING, 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 6 appls, balcony, storage locker, undergd. pkg, N/S, No pets, Avail. Oct 1 $1,200/mth 2 BEDROOM Townhouse. E. Courtenay. 1.5 bath. Close to College, N/S N/P $975/mth Avail. Sept. 1. Refs. req. 250792-1809 / 250-871-4711
ONE BEDROOM spacious upper level suite, fully furnished, TV, wifi, hydro, $700/mo. Suitable for single person, close to NIC, NS, NP. 250-334-3667
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COURTENAY- 1 bdrm furnished suite with separate ground level entrance. Hydro, Wifi, cable, phone & shared washing facilities inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. NS/NP. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $750/mo. 250-338-7937.
FUEL/FIREWOOD #250-703-FIRE(3473)-Custom cut, split, delivered, clean. Well seasoned.
250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals
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COMOX - 2035 Bolt Ave. Sat Aug 30. 8am-1pm. Furniture toys, bike buddy, lots
COURTENAY - 355 Webb Rd. Fri. Aug. 29 3-8pm and Sat., Aug. 30 8-4pm. Multifamily: Homemade bread, handmade crafts, knitting, kilts (mostly kids - all ages) small games table, dressers, hope chest, critter cage, classical records,lots of good things. All must go.
Courtenay Flea Market EVERY SUNDAY Puntledge Road past bottle depot No booking required. Space $15 Vendors set up 8am-2pm Call Greg 250-334-1540
COURTEANY - 2470 Crystal Dr. Sat. Aug. 30, 8:00am 3:00pm. Snowblower, ride on mower and much much more. COURTENAY - 1160A 14th Street, Saturday & Sunday 10 am -?? Childrens clothes, household items. Back to school stuff. Cheap everything must go. COURTENAY - 303 Church St., Sat. Aug. 30. Dual Family Sale, 9am - 12:30pm. Books, Canadaiana, xmas lights / decorations, dog crates, stationary exercise bike, mail box, Denby english dishes (microwave, oven, freezer and dish washer safe), other household items. SARATOGA BEACH. 8991 Clarkson Ave. Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Aug. 30, 31 & Sept.1, 9am-4pm. Huge garage sale with quality items. Too much to mention!
COURTENAY - 3650 Lake Trail Rd. Saturday & Sunday 10 am -4pm Moving/yard sale Vintage ceiling lights, vintage stereo receivers, kids toys/games some never opened, vintage kitchen stuff. See full list on craigslist/usedcomoxvalley/kijiji. No early birds please. COURTENAY - #4 Hanley Court off Tunner Drive. Sat. Aug. 30th 8am - 3pm. Please park on road. Furniture, and household items.
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LAST GARAGE SALE 4920 Island HWY North Friday & Saturday Aug. 29th & 30th 8am - 2pm Many household items and some furniture. ROYSTON - 3780 Meredith Drive, August 30, 9am - 12 noon (Go through Royston/Cumberland traffic lights S on Old HWY; turn right at Wellington. Top of hill is Meredith...turn left). Craft supplies, hooked rug wool/webbing, quilters items, Dremel table saw, Bonsai & planter pots, household items, floor lights, plate stacker.
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VACANCIES 407A-5th Street 250-871-4427 APARTMENT/CONDO
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Do you care about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned, we own and manage our own buildings. 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.
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.
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. Private storage. Security entry. Call John @ 250-7032264.
CARRIAGE HOUSE 1155 England Ave.
LARGE TWO BEDROOM over 1000 sq. ft. Unique corner suite with 1-1/2 baths. Private in suite storage. Huge private deck. Window in kitchen. Full sized appliances. Quiet, well maintained adult building just three blocks from downtown. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.
BRANDYWINE 675 Cumberland Rd. VERY UNIQUE ONE BEDROOM AND DEN corner suite in one of Courtenayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most distinctive apartment buildings. Five appliances including in suite washer/ dryer. Bright, spacious and nicely decorated. Quiet building with mature adult tenants. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
2004 ROADSTAR. Low kms, lots of custom parts, very nice bike. Asking $7000 OBO 250338-0095
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2007 KAWASKI ZZR- new rubber, 50,344 km. $4800. Call (250)941-1564.
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1994 28ft Damon Challenger. Very good condition, well maintained. 454 Banks power system. $15,000.Further info, call 250-890-2327
2008 LEXINGTON 283, loaded, only 20,000 miles, 3 slides. Mint condition, garage kept. $59,900. Phone:250-898-8718
2007 ALJO 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Travel trailer. Exc. cond. Equipped with solar panels, two 6V batteries, good tires, TV, stereo, electric tongue jack. Awning like new. Contains: all eating & cooking equip. for trailer life. $12,250. obo. (250)339-7735, Comox.
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1987 ISUZU Trooper II, 2 door, standard, worth restoring! Original owner. $6,000. Call (250)285-2540.
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PARK PLACE
HOLLYRIDGE MANOR
1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay
200 Back Road, Courtenay
2 AND 3 BEDROOM available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental reference required. 250-334-3078
1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique ďŹ&#x201A;oor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.
Call Sharon 250-338-7449
UTILITY TRAILERS
ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS
WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS
10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; CARGOMATE utility trailer. Model BL610SA. $3000. Call (250)331-1859.
1015 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay
1252-9th St., Courtenay
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
250-334-9667
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BEECHER MANOR
1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay
1045 Cumberland Road
2 and 3 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
BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1 bedroom condo available close to downtown. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults. Bus stop is conveniently located out front. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.
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RYAN COURT
146 Back Road, Courtenay
1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay
FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/ dryer, Quiet, clean building. Pet friendly. 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to SuperStore and NIC. Call 250-338-7449
Clean and modern 1 bedroom available now. Cat okay with pet deposit. Lease required. Rent $625/ month.
Call 250-338-7449
Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas ďŹ replaces - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.
Call 250-334-9717
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1981 FLATDECK Car Trailer. 26ft. Commercial winch w/ remote, ramps, surge brakes & hay racks. $2500 or best offer. 250-286-1759
BOATS
12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; SPRINGBOK BOAT on Highliner Trailer $800. 2 older O/Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: 7.5 Merc S/S $400, Suzuki 9.9 oil injection $450. 250-334-9502.
Call 250-334-9717 to view
123 Back Road, Courtenay
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2003 DODGE CARAVAN 133,000km. Loaded! Power windows/doorlocks, CD player, air cond. Great mileage, good cond. inside/out. Runs excellent. $3,995 OBO. 250-4650421
MARINE
TWO BEDROOM bright and spacious in a quiet, well maintained adult building in central Courtenay. Large rooms and nicely renovated. Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR RENT
2003 OKANAGAN 5th Wheel 29-5Y. Great condition. Large picture window. Large slide. $20,000. Call 250-923-4768.
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5TH WHEEL 21.5ft, queen size bed, dinette fold down to make double bed, bunk for small child, new hot water tank, hitch, 45 watt solar panels $4500. 250-338-1506
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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, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring and bathroom ďŹ ttings 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
1978 FIBERFORM 22.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 302 Ford engine with Merc leg, 2005 Merc kicker, new batteries. Trailer in good cond. Great ocean boat, sleeps 2. Fresh water sink. $7,650 obo. Call (250)738-0299.
1982 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Campion Hiada Command Bridge 350 Volvo Penta, 280 dual prop drive, 9.9 HP kicker, sleeps 4, good condition. $8000 obo. Call (250)926-0314.
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COMOX VALLEY WORSHIP DIRECTORY BAHÁ’Í FAITH
THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:
COMOX UNITED An Affirming Ministry
Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.
Sunday Worship and Sunday Children & YouthWorship Program 10 am Saturday Serviceand at 5 pm (Sept-May)
Rev. Maggie Children & Enwright Youth Program Email: cxunited@telus.net
Hearing Assistance
Full Wheelchair Access
10 am
www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966
Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net
Full Wheelchair Access
Hearing Assistance
www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966
Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning www.centralchurchefc.com Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jeremy Boehm
Val 250-338-7727 (office)
“Caring for one another, our community, our environment and those in need or suffering injustice: We work to transform ourselves and our world through compassionate action.”
St. Peter
No Service in August
250-890-9262 cvuf.ca
www.stpeterscomox.ca
SUNDAY
PRESBYTERIAN COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN
Sunday
725 Aspen Rd., Comox
11:00 am & 7:00 pm
There is Hope! Jesus has a plan and a purpose for your life. Come, let Him show You the Way!
2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312
Sunday 10:30am Minister: Rev. Jenn Geddes Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca
Hearing Assistance
LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY
LUTHERAN Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)
Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave “A place for you: John 14:2
10 am Sunday Worship 250-334-0616
We’ve Got Some Space For You!
to place your ad here
250-338-5811
E-Mail: features@comoxvalleyrecord.com
250-334-4331
email: patmos@shaw.ca http://stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca
living hope
real people living real life experiencing real change
Worship Services are being held
Services
Full Wheelchair Access
SUNDAY SERVICE WEDNESDAY SERVICE 10-10:45 am
8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship
Full Gospel Christian Fellowship
Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay
8:00-9:15am,10:00-11:15 am and 4-5 pm
SATURDAY
Congregational Christian Churches of Canada
Faith Family Friends
SUNDAYS 10 AM Nursery - Kid Jam Youth Group 1105 Pritchard Rd., Comox www.baychurch.net 250-339-7527
Community Church
St. John the Divine
Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925
Bay Community Church
Comox Valley
Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!
Beginning September We Meet Every Sunday at 4:00 (no services in July & August) 250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)
www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041 250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship Our Mission Statement:
“Reflections on the Life of the Spirit” – ongoing study circle. All are welcome. ~~~ “The whole duty of man in this Day is to attain that share of the flood of grace which God poureth forth for him.” Bahá’u’lláh
10am Sundays Queenesh Elementary Gym 2345 Mission Rd, Courtenay until August 31st
250.334.9777 livinghope@shaw.ca
www.livinghopeonline.ca
Join us Sunday @ 10:30 am (Childcare provided)
~A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~ 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay, BC 250-338-8221
RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH
“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things” 10:00AM at
Brooklyn Elementary School 1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox
Everyone Welcome www.resonatechurch.ca
RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH
Sunday Celebration 10:30 am
Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”
2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)
250-334-8424
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score board C.V. SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB BEACH VOLLEYBALL Thursday Team Bumpin’ Uglies Beach Bums Money Shots Digging For Gold Setting Ducks Sets on the Beach Unprotected Sets Desert Storm
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BEACH VOLLEYBALL Wednesday Intermediate Team W L T Pt Wilson & Castaways 9 1 1 19 Dirty Bandits 8 1 2 18 Hammertime 8 3 0 16 Sandy Balls 7 2 2 16 A*Team 6 2 3 15 Unprotected Sets 4 5 2 10 Quick Sand 4 6 1 9 Messy Dumps 4 7 0 8 I Like Big Bumps 3 7 1 7 Dirty Sets 3 7 1 7 Blue Toque 2 8 1 5 Strike Farce 1 10 0 2 SLO PITCH Sunday Team A*Team The Honey Dips Thrillbillies Back Door Sliders Sons of Pitches Beer Batters Thumpers The Herd
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FLAG FOOTBALL Tuesday Team Mult. Scoregasms Ballkakkes Young and Old Sacksual Healing Touchdown There Com. Valley Kickers Red Zone Rebels The Flaggersons Flag-Its Greased Deaf Guy
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BEACH VOLLEYBALL Recreational Tuesday Team W L T Pt Top Guns 10 1 0 20 Baconators 7 3 1 15 Getting Tipsy 7 3 1 15 Set For Life 6 2 3 15 Notorious DIG 7 4 0 14 Show Us Your Tips 6 4 1 13 Itsy Bitsy Spikers 5 5 1 11 Beach Ballers 5 5 1 11 The Joy of Sets 4 6 1 9 Kinky Sets 2 8 1 5 Nailed It! 2 9 0 4 Spiked Punch 0 11 0 0
OUTDOOR SOCCER Thursday A Tier
Team Fubar’d Streakers Epic Blue Toque FC Club America Summer Boys Football Hooligans The Untouchaballs Hashtag Awesome Chewy Luis & Blues Super Mario B Tier Team Pink Elephants FC Free Lions The Offside TC Valley Collision Balls to the Walls Monstars Abusement Park Killer Cleats Hicks & a Brit World Cup Fever Toepunters
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Team W L T Pt Madman McKay 10 0 0 20 Seeco Slammers 8 2 0 16 Solo La Puntita 8 2 0 16 Watson & Ash 5 2 1 11 West Coast Grind 5 3 0 10 Steamers 4 6 0 8 Smokin’ Woodys 2 5 2 6 Griffin Ball Busters 1 7 1 3 Misfits 1 7 0 2 Coco Loco’s 0 10 0 0 COMOX VALLEY WOMEN’S Tier 1 Team W L T Pt Sock-its 8 0 1 17 Heatas 8 1 0 16 Tuls 5 3 1 11 DLBs 5 3 0 10 Victorious Secret 3 6 0 6 Fun Bunch 3 6 0 6 Divers 1 7 0 2 BallBusters 1 8 0 2 Tier 2 Team W L T Pt Baller Girls 8 1 0 16 HDF 7 2 0 14 Malfunctions 6 3 0 12 Avengers 6 3 0 12 Starlets 3 5 1 7 Chevron Fudds 3 5 1 7 Stikky Mitts 1 8 0 2 Purple Peelers 1 8 0 2 Aug. 20 Tier 1 Sock-its 17 Victorious Secret 9, Tuls 15 Fun Bunch 14, Heatas 19 Ball Busters 2 Tier 2 HDF 11 Chevron Fudds 6, Malfunctions 18 Starlets 13, Avengers 21 Purple Peelers 13, Baller Girls 20 Daryl Robbins CGA Stikky Mitts 12 Aug. 18 Tier 1 Heatas 22 Divers 5, Sockits 20 Fun Bunch 3, DLBs 21 Ball Busters 10, Tuls 20 Victorious Secret 5 Tier 2 Purple Peelers 10 Starlets 5, Baller Girls 11 Chevron Fudds 5, Malfunctions 15 Daryl Robbins CGA Stikky Mitts 2, Avengers 14 HDF 3 Aug. 13 Tier 1 Heatas 24 DLBs 15, Ball Busters 10 Divers 7, Tuls 7 Sockits 7 Tier 2 Avengers 17 Daryl Robbins CGA Stikky Mitts 16, Chevron Fudds 7 Starlets 7, HDF 10 Baller Girls 9, Malfunctions 22 Purple Peelers 11 Aug , 11 Tier 1 Sock-its 10 Divers 6, Heatas 17 Tuls 6, Victorious Secret 20 Ball Busters 2, DLBS 15 Fun Bunch 12 Tier 2 Baller Girls 22 Starlets 2, Chevron Fudds 9 Daryl Robbins CGA Stikky Mitts 8, HDF 12 Purple Peelers 9, Avengers 19 Malfunctions 18
BASEBALL KOMOX MEN’S LEAGUE Team W L T GB Nationals 17 5 0 -Blue Jays 15 7 0 2.0 Yankees 11 9 2 5.0 Indians 12 10 0 5.0 Mariners 11 10 1 5.5 Expos 10 12 0 7.0 Athletics 5 16 0 11.5 Twins 4 16 2 12.0 Playoffs Aug. 23 Fisher Realty Twins 1 Daryl Robbins CGA Nationals 17 Aug. 24 Edwards Avenue Athletics 4 Toneff Funeral Services Blue Jays 5, Investors Group Expos 6 Brian McLean Yankees 5, Happy’s Source for Sports Indians 7 Mindset Wealth Mariners 4 Sept. 7 Happy’s Source for Sports Indians vs. Toneff Funeral Services Blue Jays 10 a.m. @ Highland, Investors Group Expos vs. Daryl Robbins CGA Nationals 2 p.m. @ Highland
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Off to the Canada Games in Alberta are (left to right) skip Kim Jonsson, third Mary Holden, second Sharon Walker and lead Mickey Colburn.
Curlers at Canada Games The Jonsson team is heading out on another curling adventure. Having participated in the 2013 BC Senior 55+ Games last summer in Kamloops and taking the gold in the Women’s 55+ category, qualified the team to compete in the 2014 Canada 55+ Games. The event runs Aug. 27-30 in Strathcona County, Alta. with teams from all the provinces and territories converging on the city to enjoy this incredible experience. The venue for curling is the Glen Allan Recreational Complex which sports eight sheets of ice. The 2014 Games are project-
ed to be the largest instalment to date across Canada with more than 2,000 participants. There are 16 core events from badminton, tennis, soccer and bridge to golf, hockey, cycling and, of course, curling to name a few. The team is looking forward to competing at the senior national level and meeting and competing against teams from PEI to Alberta. Kim Jonsson will skip the team with Mary Holden playing third, Sharon Walker second and Mickey Collburn lead. Dusting off the curling shoes and brushes in advance of the usual curling season in Octo-
ber is really exciting. Once the Canada Games are over, the team will participate in the BC 55+ Games in Langley from Sept. 9-13 to defend their title. The best of luck is extended to the gals from the Comox Valley Curling Club and their family and friends. Just a note to those who may want to take up the great sport of curling at the local level, the Comox Valley Curling Club will have registration on Sept. 6 with more information on the website: www.comoxvalleycurling.com or email info@comoxvalleycurling.com – Comox Valley Curling Club
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Old scores were settled, rivalries were renewed and rules were not just bent but broken when All Star Wrestling returned to Cumberland. The Aug. 8 show at the CRI helped kick off the Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup weekend and provided Comox Valley wrestling fans with a night full of non-stop action. Those fans were outraged when The Great Kasaki and Scott Steel cheated (according to a seasoned ringside observer) to defeat the local favourite Thrillbillies – Courtenay’s Barry Goode and Campbell River’s Eddie Osbourne. Bruiser Joe defeated Krofton, and in a Grudge Match over a decade in the making, crowd-favourite Cremator Von Slasher pinned Gorgeous Michelle Starr. In the match of the night, Bambi Hall
Campbell River’s Eddie Osbourne won a Battle Royale to become King of the Island. Photo Submitted defeated Riea Von Slasher. Still seething from he and partner Goode’s loss earlier in the evening, the determined Osbourne outlasted
all other competitors (Cremator Von Slasher, BJ Laredo, Scott Steel, Barry Goode, Krofton, Great Kasaki, Bruiser Joe) in an Over the Top Battle Royale to
become the King of the Island. Proceeds from the event went toward Pediatric Cancer Research. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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E N T E R TA I N M E N T SATURDAY MAIN PATH: ALL DAY
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