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B.C.’s striking teachers will vote this week on a tentative settlement with the provincial government. Mediator Vince Ready announced the breakthrough early Tuesday morning, after five days of talks at a Richmond hotel. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the province’s negotiators agreed to withhold details until a final document is presented to BCTF members and school trustees. With a ratification vote of 40,000 union members expected to be held Thursday, the province’s 60 school districts are attempting to return to regular classes next week, after full-scale strike action that began in June. Premier C h risty We’ll have five Clark said years to talk about if the vote passes, the things that chools really matter, and swill be up that’s children in and running again classrooms. as early Christy Clark as Monday. She thanked parents for their patience as the strike dragged into the fall, saying a negotiated settlement was the only way to improve a relationship that has been dysfunctional for 30 years. “We’ll have five years to talk about the things that really matter, and that’s children in classrooms,” Clark said in Vancouver Tuesday. Education Minister Peter Fassbender said a plan is being developed to make up missed instructional days, which could involve rescheduling Christmas holidays, spring break or adding days to the end of the school year. Every student’s education will be “kept whole,” particularly senior high school students looking ahead to post-secondary studies, he said.
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Fanny Bay is known for more than just its oysters. The resident sea lions are quite the tourist attraction down at the Fanny Bay pier. Dozens of sea lions and harbour seals can be seen on sunny days, basking on the log booms, and occasionally on the barge. Tourists were stopping throughout the weekend, as the beautiful weather brought the mammals to the surface.
Comox Valley Airport ready for its true test Terry Farrell Record staff
Comox Valley Airport CEO Fred Bigelow is not only anticipating the changing seasons, he’s genuinely looking forward to it. In June, the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) announced the lowering of landing limits to a minimum instrument approach height of 250 feet, from a previous minimum height of 500 feet. The new standards will further reduce cancellations and diversions during poor weather conditions. “We are absolutely thrilled with this decision,” said Bigelow at the time. “The Comox Valley Airport can once again offer the kind of all-weather capability that travellers expect.”
Benefit of lower landing regulations will be realized when seasonal weather arrives Reaction was positive at the time of the announcement. The true test is on the horizon, however, as the change of seasons draws near. Bigelow knows that his clientele is awaiting that first socked-in weather system, to see how much of a difference it really makes. “If you have lived on the Island, particularly north of Nanaimo, for any reasonable period, then it is likely that either you or someone you know has experienced a delay or cancellation out of YQQ due to the landing restrictions that were previously in effect,” he said
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Rigorous training CVGSAR volunteers, like all SAR volunteers across the province, undergo a rigorous initial training to provide them the foundational skills to participate safely and effectively in SAR operations. Once certified as a Ground Search Technician, members can choose to specialize in a number of SAR disciplines including avalanche rescue, swift water rescue, high angle rope rescue and K-9 search. Berry said where technology has significantly helped the team is in the science of searches. “Electronic navigation has made navigation much more precise. We know in real time where a searcher is, and it’s changed the nature of what we do with more detailed rather than large-scale rescues.” He added searchers can now communicate with each other in any parts of the Island, and they can draw upon a database to help with specific searches, demonstrated recently in the search for Cumberland resident Jamie Sproule in May.
Thanking the community Berry explained Saturday’s open house is an opportunity to extend a
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Kidney Walk goes Sunday Terry Farrell Record staff
Get your pledges in, get your good walking shoes laced and head down to Simms Millenium Park for the 2014 Courtenay Kidney Walk, Sunday, Sept. 21. The entire walk will take place within the confines of Simms and Lewis Parks. Dogs are welcome so use it as your daily walk with Fido. It’s not too late to sign up and help the local target of $12,500. The day will consist of a 2.5-kilometre walk and a five-kilometre fun run. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the walk/run goes at 10. You can register as an individual or a team at http://bit.ly/YQCsBI. There are incentive prizes for fundraising. Not interested in participating? You can sponsor an already-registered participant at the same website address.
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Schools: Appeal will continue Continued from A1 The agreement includes money to settle thousands of union grievances accumulated since the province removed class size and teacher staffing levels from the teacher contract in 2002. Clark said the deal includes increased funds to hire more teachers to address class size and special needs support. It is for six years, retroactive to the expiry of the earlier agreement last spring, with raises averaging just over one per cent per year. The government’s appeal of a court decision ordering the return of 2002 class size provisions will will continue, Clark said.
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Pub talk brewing at Courtenay council meeting Record Staff
A second application to open a local brewery has come before Courtenay council. Forbidden Brew Corp. has applied to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for a lounge endorsement in a space at the Westerly Hotel on Cliffe Avenue. Seating capacity is 30 people. The company is requesting to operate from 3-11 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The lounge endorsement would permit tours and tastings. The other application is from Gladstone Brewing Company,
which hopes to open a microbrewery at Fourth Street downtown. The applicant has noted the success of craft brewing in Victoria. Forbidden Brew feels its proposal will enhance the Valley’s established food and beverage offerings. Courtenay council directed staff to seek public input through newspaper advertising and through the city website for consideration at the Oct. 6 meeting.
Road improvements Seven road improvement projects to be considered for construction next year will result in more than three kilometres of paving, budget permitting.
Council lauded a scientificbased approach being used to consider the surface condition of pavement and gravel layers underneath. The seven locations are: 10th Street from Piercy to Willemar; 15th Street, west of Willemar for 265 metres; Piercy from 17th to 26th streets; England Avenue from 10th to 12th streets; 12th from Stewart to Urquhart Avenue; Second Street from Cliffe to England Avenue; Willemar from 17th to 26th.
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Larry Jangula’s name will appear on the Nov. 15 election ballot as he seeks a second term as mayor of Courtenay. Ongoing issues he would like to see resolved include the Braidwood supportive housing proposal on the east side of town, and a contentious court case between the city and owners of the Maple Pool campsite on Headquarters Road. Jangula also harbours concern about the downtown core.
He has advocated for a multiple zoning area at the Association of Vancouver Island Coastal Communities and at the Union of B.C. Municipalities. “So we could have commercial places that would pay maybe a multiplier the same as a house, which is one, and some that would pay maybe as high as four or five.” He notes the vacant theatre property on Fifth Street. “Everybody in town would love us to do something about that piece of property. But we’re very limited in what we can
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Traffic was snarled in both directions on the Island Highway at Renison Road last week, when a truck turned left in front of a southbound motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle was taken to hospital iwth non-life threatening injuries.
On Sept. 9 the Comox Valley RCMP attended a residence on the 2000 block of Lake Trail Road in Courtenay for a reported break and enter. The investigation revealed the culprit entered through a bedroom window that had been left ajar.
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Also on Sept. 9, a break, enter and theft complaint from a residence on the 2100 block of Towhee Court in Comox was reported. Electronics and computer equipment were taken but later recovered from an underage youth.
On Sept. 12 a report of a motor vehicle collision was called in. The collision took place at the intersection of Rennison Road and Island Highway North. The investigation revealed that a northbound pickup truck turned left in front of a southbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the offending vehicle was charged under the motor vehicle act.
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On Sept. 9 a complaint of mischief was reported by the owner of an oyster farm in the Denman Island area. It is reported that sometime over the last 24 hours someone had deliberately cut the ropes holding the oyster farm together in the water. This investigation is continuing.
On the evening of Sept. 13, an operator of a motor vehicle was seen to be speeding, tailgaiting and driving without reasonable consideration for other drivers on Ryan Road eastbound. The vehicle was stopped by the unmarked police car that it was tailgating and the driver was found to have been consuming alcohol. The driver refused to provide breath samples and was issued a 90 day Immediate Roadside Prohibition.
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Have bike, will travel That same evening, police stopped a cyclist for riding without the required helmet, riding on a sidewalk and crossing road at other than an intersection. Once stopped it was found that the man was to be served with a Motor Vehicle act driving prohibition for three months.
Tool thief On Sept. 12 police were called to a report of a break, enter and theft from a garage on the 2400 block of Piercy Avenue in Courtenay. Sev-
Obstruction Police arrested a young man for obstruction after failing to stop and speak to a police officer on Sept. 15 at the intersection of Ryan and Sandwick Roads in Courtenay. The male in question was seen to walk into traffic causing motorists to break sharply. He ran from the officer and was eventually taken into custody after a short foot chase. The man is now facing a Criminal Code obstruction charge.
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Council approves homelessness ballot question Scott Stanfield Record Staff
Courtenay council has approved a non-binding public opinion question about tax dollars and homelessness, to be asked at the Nov. 15 municipal elections. The vote — which will only be conducted if at least two Valley municipalities agree to participate — is intended to gauge the level of public support about annual property tax contributions to help reduce homelessness in the Comox Valley. It does not provide authority to tax homeowners. The regional district board has approved three options in the following question: How much annual property tax would you be willing to pay to reduce homelessness? • $0 • up to $5 per year (for a home assessed at $300,000) • up to $10 per year (for a home assessed at $300,000) Though Monday’s vote was unanimous, some members of Courtenay council expressed reluctance about the question. “I’m a little leery about this,” said Mayor Larry Jangula, noting public concerns about district funds not being used to address homeless issues. Coun. Ronna-Rae Leonard suggests the question is “basically a market survey,” though she realizes Courtenay stands to benefit the most. “We have the most visible problem,” she said in reference to homelessness. Coun. Bill Anglin, who sits on the CVRD board, said feedback to be garnered at election time concerns public willingness. How the money is used is
a subsequent discussion. “That’s a pretty easy question to ask,” he said. Coun. Jon Ambler, who also represents Courtenay on the district board, notes council has no legal mandate to tackle the issue of homelessness, which is the responsibility of senior governments. However, if the public is interested in spending money, then a service can be created. “This is a chance for voters to tell us in a nonbinding way,” he said. Leonard noted the importance of forming partnerships if council hopes to see funding dollars. Estimates of individuals in the Valley who are homeless or at risk of homelessness range from several hundred to over 2,000. Studies indicate there are shortages of every type of housing that would help deal with the issue. Property taxes could help fund existing programs and/or create a new method of assistance or prevention. Methods of reducing homelessness include affordable housing, temporary shelter, food, mobile medical care and family mediation. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Fundraising campaign initiated at Gaglardi Academy
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From Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Denman Island, the Comox Valley and beyond, demonstrators peacefully gathered in downtown Courtenay this past Saturday to bring attention to the dire living conditions imposed by Israel on Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Although a cease fire in Gaza was recently agreed on between Hamas and Israel, many Palestinian civilians, mostly children, died and survivors continue to suffer from the brutal occupation and military control of their lands. The demonstrations, called by MidIslanders for Justice and Peace in the Middle East, the CV Peace Group, and Unsettled Goods, call for an end to the occupation, a halt to Israel’s settlement building on Palestinian lands, a boycott of Israeli products, and an end to the violence. The group will be out on the streets of the Comox Valley every Saturday this fall. On Saturday, Sept. 20, from noon – 1 p.m., participants will again demonstrate at the corners of Fifth Street and Cliffe Avenue. For more info call 250-331-9391.
With enrolment growing rapidly, Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Academy launched a major fundraising campaign at a parents’ meeting Monday evening. “Our first priority is the quality of our education,” said school director Bernadette Pitcher. “With enrolment more than doubling over the last three years, the Fresh Start campaign will help us continue to deliver excellence in Christian education for the Comox Valley”. The goal of the Fresh Start campaign is to pay off the mortgage on the existing building and prepare the school to accommodate future increases in enrolment. All contributions (up to a maximum of $600,000) will be matched by the Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Foundation. “Moving into our own building last spring was an impor-
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tant milestone, but we’re not finished yet,” said Dr. Ken Gaglardi, chairman of the board. “Our goal is to offer a first-class education in a Christian context to all who want it. “It’s an ambitious plan, but with hard work we will continue to grow the school.” Founded in 1979 as Comox Valley Christian School, Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Academy is an interdenominational Christian school providing a B.C. Ministry of Education accredited K-12 education. Its educational community
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Local quilter’s Uganda sewing workshop leads to vision of a clinic Submitted When local quilter Pippa Moore decided to teach sewing to widows and women living with HIV/AIDS, she had no idea how far-reaching the consequences would be. Moore’s project was motivated by the needs she saw when accompanying her husband David on one of his regular jaunts to Uganda with ACTS, a waterdevelopment project. She saw the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS as she visited villages where widows and grandmothers were often the only support for orphaned children. Most of these women survived by farming a small plot of land and were often reduced to begging from neighbours to feed their children.
Pippa has a plan As an accomplished quiltmaker and teacher, Pippa wondered whether teaching these women to sew might give them a source of income, as well as hope for the future. And so the Bitengye Sewing Group was born. In 2009, Pippa and other volunteers held the first workshop.
Recheal Bugumba stands in front of the land she purchased to build a clinic which will benefit the children pictured with her. Top right, Recheal and Pippa. Photos Submitted Women learned how to operate treadle sewing machines and produce quilts, shoulder bags, place mats and other marketable items which were sold back in Canada, and provided them with an income with which to provide for their families.
Recheal’s story Recheal Bugumba was one of those women. She was a 32-yearold widow who is HIV positive and has five children, living in Kikagate (chick-a -gat-ee) in the southern part of the country
where it borders Tanzania. When she learned to sew through the project, she was able to look after her family. She spent her first earnings on a door and windows for her house, and for school fees for her children. That was not the end of the story, however. With renewed hope for her own life and that of her children, she wanted to share with others. So she founded and now leads a Living Positively with AIDS group in her area, and is a HIV/AIDS counsellor. Last year, with sponsorship from
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New dream Now Recheal has a new dream: to use this training to provide medical care to her community and support to those, especially orphans, with HIV/AIDS. She envisions a clinic where people can go for diagnosis, procurement of basic medications, and for treatment of minor ills. In faith, she used her own money to purchase a piece of land for this clinic, and has asked for help
to build it. She’s been using her sewing skills to make luggage tags out of African fabrics, selling them for $5. Profits go to the clinic, and help her continue other sewing responsibilities. Moore and other volunteers are holding a fundraiser for Recheal’s Dream on Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Anglican Church Hall at 218 Church St. in Comox. Tickets are $10. The evening will feature a photo presentation by Moore, a guest appearance by the Panache Singers of Nanaimo, a silent auction, door prizes, refreshments and opportunities to purchase Recheal’s luggage tags. Proceeds will help raise the roof on Recheal’s dream. Buy tickets at the church, from Moore (250-339-3845) or at the door.
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BC Parks history focus of upcoming lecture With recent mining accidents affecting B.C.’s wilderness and nature reserves, and Kinder Morgan proposing to reset the boundaries of four provincial parks in order to expand its pipeline system, BC Parks are increasingly the subject of public interest and scrutiny. Although most British Columbians take pride in and use their parks, few know their history and fewer still know the development of the policies that have guided the establishment of more than 1,000 parks and reserves throughout the province. One of the few individuals who can claim to know and understand our parks is James D. Anderson. As part of its educational mandate, Comox Valley Nature will host a one-hour illustrated lecture on BC Park history and policy by Anderson. He is a retired planner and member of the Council of BC Parks Elders. Anderson brings a wealth of experi-
ence in the development of BC parks and the policies that have guided their development. Anderson is the author of British Columbia’s Magnificent Parks: The First 100 Years (Harbour Publishing, 2011) and a more comprehensive and detailed BC Parks 1911 to 2011: A Centennial, Provin-
cial Parks as Reflective of the Times (2010). Anyone wanting to understand the changes that BC Parks are experiencing today will find this lecture of interest. This lecture will take place at the Florence Filberg Seniors Centre at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21. Comox Valley
Nature is a non-profit society affiliated to BC Nature consisting only of unpaid volunteers. Anyone interested in this lecture or participating in CVNS activities can also contact us at the website www.comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/ or Loys Maingon (CVN President) at 250-331-0143.
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Show for women of all ages The fifth annual Comox West Coast Women's Show runs Oct. 4-5 at the Comox Community Centre. The West Coast Women's Show is a lifestyle show for and about women. There will be exhibits showcasing products, services and information of interest to women, as well as informative seminars. Organizer Trish Newton Segal has been bringing the Island’s best resources for women to one place since the show started. “A great place to get together and have some fun in a safe environment,” she said. “There will be something of interest for women of all ages. This year we are pleased to have Blue Moon Winery participating with a tasting table and we also have Marion Dewar, a tarot card reader extraordinaire joining us. There will also be lots of opportunities to buy fabulous
gifts, jewelry, beauty products, fashion and home decor. Learn about business and financial opportunities, get health and wellness information and much much more.” A key component of the show is always the information and this year will be no exception with a terrific lineup of seminars over the two days. Naturopath Dr. Deidre MacDonald will have two talks over the weekend: The Seven Habits of Healthy Living on one day and Women's Health and Natural Medicine the next day. We will also have seminars on stress management, secrets to a healthy sex life, mental health information and how to use essential oils, to name just a few. Full schedule information can be found at
ww.westcoastwomensshow.com This years grand prize is a romantic weekend for two at the renowned Sooke Harbour House on Vancouver Island Admission is just $2 at the door and includes all seminars. Free admission for those 12 and under. Some of the proceeds will be donated to the Comox Valley Transition Society. The show is presented by 97.3 the Eagle and sponsored by the Comox Valley Record, Sooke Harbour House and the Comox Valley Transition Society. For more information, visit the website at www.westcoastwomensshow.com
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around it. They don’t contribute to safety, they’re just obstacles, and it won’t be long before someone hits one. Did someone read a map wrong? Were they supposed to go somewhere else?
roses to Ramona. We run a vacation rental near the Goose Spit in Comox and refer our visitors to the IHos Gallery. On this occasion, I invited our visitors from France to catch a ride with me, I could interpret and provide transportation to Courtenay while I ran my own errands. We stopped in to the gallery where they found some unique gifts and souvenirs. The next day, one of our guests discovered in the evening (way past closing) that her credit card and driver’s license were not in her bag. We left a phone message and sent an email to the manager of the gallery to ask if they might have found these items. It was very important to have them before opening hours because they were scheduled to leave by bus for their next destination. The manager, Ramona, was kind enough to respond immediately and return to the gallery to go look for the items, they had been discovered in the parking lot. Our guest is leaving the Comox Valley with her cards and an incredible sense of gratitude to all involved. I’m sure she will sleep well tonight. The gallery appeals to all because of their selection and the friendly service, we always stop there for host gifts as well when we travel abroad. We will continue to be loyal customers and will proudly recommend the IHos Gallery, they go above and beyond for their clients, near and far.
who are out supporting public education. A huge thank you to those who have informed themselves of the issues, who know that teachers are not receiving strike pay and are putting their salaries and the well being of their families on the line in support of a well-funding public education system. Many thanks to those who are going to the sources, both BCTF website and BCPSEA website, and drawing their own conclusions instead of believing the propaganda. Class size and composition are being dealt with in the courts (two courts have already ruled that it needs to be reinstated), but our government continues to use our taxpayers’ money to appeal it instead of investing it in public services. Have your say. Please take the time to be informed.
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WHOEVER STOLE THE flower
“Hater” - What a ridiculous reason to stop doing something that causes such joy. The Pooch-a-palooza was a family gathering. The whole family was turning out to enjoy the event, all ages and breeds of dogs were enjoying themselves. It was old fashion family fun, even people who didn’t own a dog enjoy the joy of dogs doing what they love best. The dogs there were well cared for and well behaved and well supervised. I can’t imagine that the fear of a dog not being properly inoculated could possibly be behind this act of being a Grinch. I really hope the community will see the hater for what they are and reinstate this joyful event. Maybe the Hater should ensure all people have full inoculations before they are allowed to leave their homes. Live and let live.
SOMEONE PLEASE TELL me, why
did they put two new traffic islands (probably at considerable expense) on Back Road near Comox Ave, which seem to have no purpose other than to hold up signs that tell us, this is a traffic island, and you have to drive
I DON’T THINK I’m starting a rumour when I say that the Hell’s Angels are an organized criminal gang. What I find incredibly confusing is why the Village of Cumberland invites them to spend a weekend in our town. These are not nice people. Why are they here? A HUGE BOUQUET to all those
pots and apples from my home in Black Creek, shame in you.
I WOULD LIKE to clarify two points
raised in Sept. 11/14 section of Have Your Say. “Are teachers not on strike and collecting strike pay?” NO! Teachers are NOT collecting any pay at at all. There was enough for three days back in June and now it’s gone. Why? The account was drained trying to defend our collective agreement in two court cases against the government. Two court cases the teachers won but are still having to defend once again. Which brings me to the second point. “What about arbitration on class size and composition - the BCTF only seems concerned about BC teacher wages and benefits?” PLEASE do your homework on this! There isn’t enough room to fully explain it here but class size and composition are what is being tied up in court and what the government wants the right to undo now and in the future (E80). Please inform yourselves of the FACTS before you accuse others of doing something you feel is unjust. Thank-you.
THE COMOX VALLEY Food Bank would like to commend and thank Home Depot for their generous and consistent support. We were in need of cloth hamper bags for our client Thursday hampers and Home Depot was kind enough to donate 50 of these reusable bags. I AM DISAPPOINTED and con-
cerned by the tone of Dr. Maingon’s letter about Mack Laing dissuaders. My impression thus far is of a small disorganized, pushy group bickering among themselves behind the scenes while issuing manipulative press releases and gullible friends cheerleading in the press. Not an energy nor a community project I wish for, please.
95 PER CENT of bicyclists do wear
helmets. If you correctly understand the signage on the 5th Street Bridge it is legal to cross the bridge riding a bicycle in the centre of the lane, or walk the bicycle on the sidewalk. I am sorry you feel inconvenienced (for a few seconds) by bicyclists crossing the 5th Street Bridge riding in this safe manner. There are less than three kilometres of bicycle lanes in Courtenay, so I am unclear as to where you would like bicyclists to ride. Please also consider some bicyclists are of a disadvantaged class of society, cannot afford motorized vehicles, may suffer from mental illness and/or substance abuse, and are not cognizant of many rules of society in general, so maybe give them a bit of a break. Please do get on a bike. Consume less fossil fuel, create less air pollution, occupy less space, make less noise pollution, lose some weight, get healthy, and enjoy the ride.
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Facebook fanfare Here’s a look at what our Facebook followers have had to say on some of the postings on our page: another outlet for you to ‘Have Your Say’.
Thread: Did the sentence in the Molly Burton case fit the crime? Responses: JESSE ADAM REID – He shouldn’t get to walk away while she can’t.
JANET NOBLE - I would have sent him away to a young offenders BOOT CAMP where he needs to learn RESPECT, Responsibility, and his Right to live with Freedom when he nearly killed this young lady. CARLA MELINA - You need to ask? ***
Thread: Teachers vote 99% in favour of binding arbitration offer that government has already rejected. What is your opinion on this? Will this vote make a difference? Does it serve any purpose? Responses: VICTORIA LEE WHAT’S the point when they already said no!
the Comox Ladies’ Golf Club Championship, thank yous go out to Linda Broadbent and Linda Callender for organizing the tournament, John and his staff for having the course in such great condition, Gibby and the pro shop staff for all their help and of course to Adrian and his staff at the Tee Box Restaurant for our great meal.
MARY WHYTE – It’s symbolic of
A HUGE THANK you to the woman who found my large and very heavy bag of groceries in the Thrifty parking lot and took it into the store. I was putting my groceries in the trunk when five wasps started dive-bombing my head. I quickly threw the rest of my bags in the car and took off, not realizing I’d left one on the ground. Thanks to you it was stored safely until I went back to find it.
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CVRD goes online for feedback on LWMP Submitted The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is adding a unique new tool to their consultation toolkit by launching a venue where opinions and feedback can be shared online by residents interested in the south region liquid waste management plan (LWMP). An online consultation forum has been set up at PlaceSpeak – a location-based community consultation website. The service is unique because of its ‘geoverification’ feature which confirms the locations of participants so discussion is focused on those in the affected area. “Public consultation is critical to the development of a successful liquid waste management plan and we want to be sure there are options for everyone in the area to provide their comments in a convenient way,” said Bruce Jolliffe,
CVRD Manager of liquid waste planning Kris La Rose is inviting residents and property owners to provide feedback on the south region LWMP at PlaceSpeak, an online consultation tool. Photo Submitted CVRD’s director for Baynes Sound – Denman Hornby Islands (Area ‘A’). The CVRD is currently working with consulting engi-
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resource recovery for the south region. This process will determine the best option for addressing the impact of failing on-site septic systems in Royston and Union Bay and includes extensive public consultation. One of the options being considered is the south sewer project, a partnership between the CVRD, Village of Cumberland and K’ómoks First Nation that received a federal Gas Tax Fund grant of $15-million and $2-million from the CVRD’s Area ‘A’ and Area ‘C’ Community Works Fund in 2013. To participate in the online discussion forum, area residents are invited to simply sign up for an account at www.placespeak. com, confirm their location by phone number or address and then visit www.placespeak. com/southregionlwmp to select the “Connect to this Topic” button and start contributing. Participants can com-
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Dave Coles, former Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union national president and long-time environmentalist has thrown his name into the hat, seeking the NDP nomination in the newlycreated Vancouver North Island - Powell River riding. “I’m proud to be putting my name forward to run to represent this part of the Island,” said Coles. “Ottawa has long ignored coastal issues. It’s time to take a stand and defend the interests of residents of North Island and Powell River. This area is in desperate need of jobs – an issue which decades of Conservative representatives have totally disregarded. I know together, we can do better – and I intend to.” The campaign starts today, said Coles, who has committed to signing up hundreds of new NDP members. Coles made the announcement at Unifor’s Canadian Council meeting today, taking place September 13-15 in Vancouver. The nomination election date has not yet been set, but is expected to take place in late November.
Dave Coles is a life-long social justice advocate, trade union activist and environmentalist. He served as the National President of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union for more than seven years, holding a number of
key leadership positions in the union and on the Alberta and BC Federations of Labour prior to his election as president. He began his working life as a paper mill worker and spearheaded the ‘Save Alice’ campaign, which led to keeping the Port Alice mill open, saving hundreds of jobs.
Coles opposes the Northern Gateway pipeline and other projects that put the interests of oil companies ahead of communities – including First Nations. He is a founding member of the Council of Canadians, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and the Parkland Institute.
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Comox United Church and the Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship will present the National Film Board film Solo on Friday, September 19, 2014 at 7 pm. This documentary is a personal investigation by filmmaker Atif Siddiqi into his own sexual identity and his search for an intimate relationship. The camera follows Atif as he interviews his own family members, recalls childhood experiences in conservative Pakistan, talks to his therapist and friends, and encounters others in the Montreal gay community. The film shows how beliefs acquired in childhood influence our adult lives, and may keep us from trusting ourselves and others. The presentation will be at 7 p.m. Friday, September 19, at Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive in Comox. There will be a small group discussion after the film for those who wish to stay and to discuss the film’s themes. Admission is by donation.
Above - Patty Forbes-King, Maggie Enwright, Laurel Erhart, Ross Moxley, Walter Jordan, Mike Stewart come together for a scene; lower left - Patty Forbes-King and Laurel Erhart belt out a song; bottom right, Dana Klassen with Carol Jennermann and Patty Forbes-King. PHOTOS SUBMITTED
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The Beach Street Players are back, singing and dancing their way into your heart once again! On Saturday, Sept. 27, there will be two performances of an “in concert” version of Struttin’ at the Speakeasy at Comox United Church. In February, the Beach Street Players partnered with the Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club for three sold-out performances of this musical revue with dinner. It was a fabulous experience with toe-tapping tunes, a lively plot and much laughter. Written and directed by Gloria Herauf, the show weaves together well known songs from the Roaring ’20s into a story about bootleggers, temperance women and a speakeasy. No dinner will be served this time and tickets are only $15. Tickets are available at the Blue Heron Bookstore and at the
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Roger Helfrick, baritone and Celtic harp player, is offering a concert on Saturday Sept. 20 at the Cumberland United Church, Penrith Avenue and First Street in Cumberland. Helfrick wowed audiences the last two Decembers when he appeared as the main vocalist with Winter Harp for their 2012 and 2013 tours, and is thrilled to be presenting this, an autumn equinox concert and official release of his latest CD, Willow. The concert is entitled: WILLOW and features Helfrick’s voice accompanied by Celtic lever harp, medieval plucked psaltery and guitar. The evening will feature many songs from his latest CD as well as some old and new favourites from around the world. Helfrick has performed at various concerts and charitable events since moving to the Comox Valley in the fall of 2007, and is currently teaching harp and preparing for his return as the main vocalist with Winter Harp for their 2014 Christmas season tour. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at Laughing Oyster Books in Courtenay, Blue Heron Books in Comox, and at the door. More information is available at www.rogerhelfrick.ca or 250-331-0482.
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Laughing Matters one woman’s battle Submitted Why cancer? Why me? Kymme Patrick of TheatreWorks Centre for Performing Arts asked herself these questions four years ago when she discovered a lump in her throat. Her journey has been heart-rending and inspirational, and now she wants to share her story and promote public awareness about oral cancer. Laughing Matters is Kymme’s play. Her story is both an intensely personal journey and a public document as it was thoroughly reported in local media. This single mother, teacher, actor, writer and owner of TheatreWorks in the Comox Valley found herself on an unwanted two-year detour from the highway of her life because of cancer found at the base of her tongue. She was lifted up by a caring community who rallied her spirits, providing much needed support. Her ‘trunks-up’ attitude has been inspirational and this show is a way for Kymme to give back through her experi-
Kymme Patrick tells her story of her battle with cancer in her own play, Laughing Matters. Photo Submitted ence and creativity. Kymme’s story is a dramatic one, told in her inimitable style with a humorous twist.
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Laughing Matters is informative, insightful and courageous; its passionate message is powerfully charged with determination and hope. Laughing Matters will be performed at the Stan Hagen Theatre at North Island College on Friday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. Following the Friday night’s show, a public forum will ensue, with a panel that will include oral health specialists who will engage audience members in a discussion of issues raised in this production. Friday night’s show is sponsored by Pateman, Cloutier, and Matthews Chartered accountants and Saturday afternoon’s show is sponsored by Peter and Geraldine Shostak. Tickets for this one-woman tour de force show, Laughing Matters, are $20 and available at Laughing Oyster Bookstore (Fifth St., Courtenay), Red Carpet Boutique (corner of Anderton and Comox Ave.) or at the door. For more information contact theatreworks@shaw.ca.
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Cumberland variety show auditions next week Submitted The audition call is out for talents and tricks of all types for the first annual Fall Fair Follies - Variety Show to be held Friday Oct. 3 as part of Cumberland’s Foggy Mountain Fall Fair. Both experienced and amateur thespians, musicians, dancers and unique performers are all welcome to bring forward a short performance of your choosing to be part of this exciting first annual event! Songs, dance, sword fighting, monologues, unicycles, hula hoops, skits, juggling, comedy, poetry, burlesque, contortions - you name it - the Fall Fair Follies welcomes it. Be risky, be adventurous, be cheeky, the event is PG 13. Follies are a rich theatrical tradition featuring short performances of diverse talent threaded together with a back stage/side stage story line (think Muppet Show). All you need to do is show up for the auditions with your talent in tow and the magic happens with the support of director Kevin Flesher. Be prepared for a jampacked, fun-filled show. Auditions will be held at Cumberland United Church, Monday Sept. 22, from 6-9 p.m. The Foggy Mountain Fall Fair is a colourful community collaboration to celebrate the Harvest, Heritage,Trees and Trails in the Village of Cumberland. This three-day event includes “Local
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Monday morning music Mattina Musica returns to the Comox Valley for an exciting fifth season, beginning Monday, Sept. 22. Italian for “morning music”, Mattina Musica is a five-concert series of classical music taking place on select Monday mornings at the Sid Williams Theratre. Co-presented by the Sid Williams Theatre Society and pianist Sarah Hagen, Monday’s concert includes a performance by cellist Rebecca Wenham. Individual tickets are $22 (SWTS members) and $27 (regular). Coffee and tea is served at 9:45 a.m. Music begins at 10:30. For more information visit www.sidwilliamstheatre.com or call 250 338-2430.
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ART SHOW - Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox presents: Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox presents: “THE PEARL ELLIS GALLERY MEMBERS’ ANNIVERSARY SHOW & SALE” From Sept. 9 – 28. Open Tues – Sat from 10 am – 4 p.m., Sun 1 – 4 p.m., Closed Monday. Free Admission. Located at 1729 Comox Avenue. FMI see www.pearlellisgallery.com or see our virtual gallery on our web site or our Facebook page.
Friday, Sept. 19 VINCE AT THE AV – Vince Vacarro with Nat & Gold And Shadow at the Avalanche Bar, 275 8th St., Courtenay. Early Show - Doors at 8 p.m.Tickets are $10 plus s/c in advance, at Bop City Records, The Avalanche Bar, Red Carpet Boutique (Comox), or online at ticketzone.com. $15 at the door STOMPIN’ TIME - It’s Country Night at The Bridge, with Little Big Shot. Music starts at 9 p.m. SUSTAINED MUSIC - Sostenuto will be pedalling through the Comox Valley, with a stop at Studio Live! in Cumberland. Tickets are $10 in advance (at Bop City records and Rider’s Pizza) and $15 at the door. Doors open at 7:30. Show starts at 8. DOUBLEHEADER AT THE SID - The Matinee and Good For Grapes take to the stage in a twin-bill of live music. Tickets ($28 each, $23 for members, $18 students) available at the Sid Williams box office (442 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay) or online at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com. RANGERS AT THE GRIF - THE RANGERS are rockin’ the rafters at The Griffin Pub tonight. Come on out for some great dance music, fabulous food, and fun service, and don’t forget...the TGIF JACKPOT is up over $2.200 ! Get on down for your chance to win! Sunday, September 21 GET SEDUCED - Comox Valley Art Gallery Film Series season premier, The Grand Seduction - 5 p.m. Rialto Theatre. For advance tickets call (250) 338-6211, or drop by the CVAG Gift Shop at 580 Duncan Ave. in Courtenay. Monday, September 22 MUSIC IN THE MORNING - Sid Williams Theatre Society presents Mattina Musica, with pianist Sarah Hagen and featuring cellist Rebecca Wenham. Tickets $22 for members, $27 for general public. Coffee and tea is served at 9:45 am and music begins at 10:30. For more information on the Mattina Musica series visit www.sidwilliamstheatre. com or call 250 338 2430. Thursday, September 25 Laughter - Kitty’s Comedy Night at Red21 is excited to bring headliner Chris Gordon and his brand of sincere, silly prop comedy to Chances Playtime Gaming, with openers Mark Robertson & Patrick Boyle. Doors at 6 p.m., show at 8pm. Contact parnellproductions@mail.com or Kitty@250897-3252 for tickets (show may contain course language and mature content,19+)
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ENCHANTED APRIL – Courtenay Little Theatre’s production of Enchanted April runs Oct. 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11. at the Sid Williams Theatre. Opening night will feature a gala at 6:30 p.m. followed y the play, at 7:30 p.m. Curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. for Oct. 4, 9, 10 and 11 shows. Sunday, Oct. 5 is a matinee, start time 2 p.m. $22 all seats at Sid Ticket Office www.sidwilliamstheatre.com (250) 338-2430
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The Comox Valley Art Gallery/Toronto International Film Festival Fall Film Series begins this Sunday, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. with The Grand Seduction - a charming crowd-pleaser and a rare remake that exceeds the original. A favourite among Film Circuit audiences, Jean-François Pouliot’s 2003 La grande séduction was a box-office smash in Quebec and wowed critics at that year’s Cannes Film Festival. Now, a decade later, the classic Canadian tale returns to the screen as an Englishlanguage remake. Substituting the quaint charm of a fishing village in rural Quebec with the rugged beauty of a tiny coastal community in Newfoundland, The Grand Seduction charts the lengths to which the community will go to enchant a visitor from the city. Like many affected by the
collapse of the fishing industry, residents of this once-thriving village are driven to seek employment in the city or, worse, queue for government assistance. The future looks brighter, briefly, when a plastics company proposes building a factory in the village—until the villagers learn that they need to secure a full-time doctor to serve the community’s needs, which is easier said than done. Enter Dr. Paul Lewis (Taylor Kitsch, television’s Friday Night Lights, The Bang Bang Club), a young, cosmopolitan plastic surgeon banished to the physician-starved seaside due to a previous misdeed. In a hilarious attempt to charm him – without revealing their plan – the villagers take up the doctor’s beloved cricket and fall over themselves trying to persuade him that he has come to the most fascinating, desirable place in the world. Gentle, whimsical
and poignantly funny, The Grand Seduction is brought to life through tremendous performances from Ireland’s Brendan Gleeson (Albert Nobbs, Gangs of New York) and Newfoundland-born Canadian icon Gordon Pinsent (Away From Her, Saint Ralph). Shot on location in Trinity Bay, the film captures the colour and vibrancy of Newfoundland’s coastal landscape, and is certain to delight even the saltiest cynic. Tickets are $13, or $12 for CVAG members, available at the CVAG Gift Shop, 580 Duncan Ave., and at the door if available. Cash only at the door. Exact change is appreciated. To purchase tickets over the phone call CVAG at (250) 3386211. The show is at the Rialto Theatre, 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Friday, September 26 POETRY READING - The Comox Valley Writer’s Society and Courtenay Library invite the public to a special poetry reading by Bernice Friesen and to a reading of poems by local poets to be held in the Courtenay Library Events Room noon until 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Friesen is a valley poet and novelist with published works and national reviews. The public and student poets are welcome. There is no admission charge. Sunday, September 28 SENIORS TEA - Comox Seniors Tea Dance, 2-4 p.m. at 180 Beaufort Ave. in Comox. Fiddle Jam performs. 55+ welcome. $5 at the door. SALT SPRING ISLAND’S APPLE FESTIVAL - 9-5 p.m. Starts at Fulford Hall. Friday, October 3 SEASON OPENS FOR CLT - Courtenay Little Theatre’s Season Opening Gala at the Sid Williams Theatre followed at 7:30 PM by opening night of “Enchanted April”. $22 all seats at Sid Ticket Office www.sidwilliamstheatre.com (250) 338-2430 Saturday, October 4 GOLD MEDALIST IN COMOX - Two-time Olympic men’s moguls gold-medalist Alex Bilodeau will be at École Aucoeur-de-l’Ile in Comox for GOING FOR GOLD, where where he will speak of his struggle to earn the highest prize an athlete can acquire, the challenges and successes along the way, and what and who motivated him. Tickets for Going for Gold are $20 prior to the event (available online at www.ibelongevent.eventbrite.ca ) and $25 at the door. Festivities begin at 2 p.m.
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Topless Fiat flawed but that’s part of its charm The top is down. The sun is shining. It’s not a bad day to be on the open road, with the top up, of course. It certainly stuck in downtown traffic. doesn’t handle like its race-primed sibling, the Abarth, but John Legend’s All of Me comes on the radio while behind still manages to turn on a dime when required. It’s also a lovely road companion because the wheel of the 2014 Fiat 500C. imperfections on the road aren’t felt with As I wait in the Georgia Street parking lot, I abrasion or discomfort. listen intently to the song. Some lyrics of the Furthermore, if you want to shed some light song are: “Love your curves and all your edges, on the cabin, there are three settings you all your perfect imperfections.” can use at the push of a button. Hmmmm. One is a sunroof-like option, the next goes As I contemplate this, it applies directly to the about two-thirds of the way down, and the pint-sized Fiat I’m captaining. last is all the way down. In fact, there are imperfections about this Either way, you have options on how much four-seater that drive me crazy but I can’t seem There are Vitamin D you’d like to consume. to dislike it. imperfections that I feel like I’m back in grade school, sitting One example is the sound that greets you as drive me crazy but I on the grass field at lunch, plucking the you enter its cabin. can’t seem to dislike petals of a dandelion, one by one, saying, There is nothing melodic about it. “I love it, I don’t love it, I love it, I don’t No mellifluous ding-dong ding-done; just a it. love… I LOVE IT!” harsh monotone noise that seems to stay Alexandra Straub longer than an uninvited party guest. Visit www.fiatcanada.com for more inforEven passengers commented on how annoying mation. it is. THE 2014 FIAT 500C, and a view of its dash (below). The volume buttons on the dash really should be knobs. You should be able to crank up the awesome Beats premium audio system in a hurry, not push by push. (It’s worth the additional $495 price tag.) Visibility is mediocre at best, especially with the top up. The canvas roof doesn’t allow for great visibility when backing up – top up or down – but thankfully there are backup sensors that help guide you into the spot you want LEASE FROM to be in. $ The trunk only hosts 269 L. Unless you’re packing light, or just ditching the bags and semi-monthly/60 mos. merely bringing a debit card with you on a road trip, fitting four people inside and their luggage will be a challenge. On the plus side, the drop top doesn’t take away any precious space when open. Then there’s the optional TomTom navigation that sits atop SPORT MODEL SHOWN the dash and cuts into one’s forward visibility. An awkward spot for GPS system. CE 6M $17,540 MSRP includes F+PDI Pairing a Bluetooth device isn’t that straightforward either. LEASE FROM OR FINANCE FROM Not to mention, the 500C, with its 1.4L engine and humble $ % 101 horsepower and 98 lb-ft of torque isn’t a stable stallion. D OWN PAYMENT semi-monthly / 60 mos. per month / 72 mos. Despite its lack of power, pressing the Sport button helps it feel a little peppier. The 5-speed manual transmission is hardly a chore, even when I’m just inching along at a snail’s pace. While its imperfections should cause me to think about ever wanting to drive or own one, I still can’t seem to stop loving this little car. I like its quirkiness and the fact that it’s not perfect. I love the exterior colour: Espresso. It sparkles in the sun and has a warm richness to it. When matched with the two-toned leather-trimmed bucket seats, it looks stylish and chic. Bringing the outside in, the espresso paint also colours to life the dash. Combined with ivory touches, it has an upscale ambiance. The tester, being the Lounge trim of 500C, it has an MSRP of $23,995. That comes with keyless entry, a chrome shift knob, leatherwrapped steering wheel (and the aforementioned leather seating surfaces with heated front seats), 4-wheel disc brakes, ABS, hill start assist and more. When not stuck in traffic, the 500C actually remains quiet
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Four great classics that can be yours for less than $25K By Rob Sass
1964-66 Ford Mustang: The first generation Mustang which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, has clearly aged beautifully, looking just as fresh today as it did in April of 1964 at its New York World’s Fair introduction. Prices seem to be firming up, but sixcylinder coupes and convertibles are still available at a reasonable price. 1927-31 Ford Model A: Like movie sequels, few automakers have had the ability to follow up one blockbuster with another of equal magnitude. The Model A was “The Godfather II” to the Model
overhead valve V-8. Coupe: The ’48 Cadillacs were the 1961-63 Ford Thunderbird: The first all-new Caddies after the end of third generation T-Bird is arguably the WWII (the 1946-47 cars were similar to prettiest. The the 1942 model), epitome of jetand they were drop-dead gorThe ’48 Cadillacs were the first age, mid-century modern style, geous with the it was dubbed first of the fighter all-new Caddies after the end of “the bullet bird” plane-inspired tail WWII and they were drop-dead for its streamfins that would Rob Sass gorgeous. lined shape. Nice grow to near coupes are particularly reasonable, and mutant proportions by 1959. As elegant with a little searching, decent convertas any Bentley of the era, the ’49 model ibles can be found for $25,000 or less. was the first with Cadillac’s modern
The big stories out the of classic car world today are the multi-million dollar rarities that will be offered for sale at the big auctions in Monterey, Ca. With those cars making headlines, it’s easy to forget that there isn’t a millionaires-only policy when it comes to classic cars. Here are four favourite all-American classics that can still be had for less than the price of a loaded new Ford Focus: 1948-49 Cadillac Series 61 Club
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Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. email rsass@hagerty.com
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Studio 2000x is a fullyfledged moviemaking animation department that’s buried deep in the bowels of Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. Jeffery (Jeff) Nowak heads a groundbreaking small group of dedicated Animators/Auto Designers who are playing an increasingly important role in product development at Ford and changing the way cars are created. Jeffery Nowak talked recently about his unique line of work, while he was attending the SIGGRAPH Conference and Exhibition at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The conference attracts professionals worldwide from the computer graphics, visual effects, gaming, science, robotics and movie industries. “Our animations are cinematic in that we try to convey the message within a product and express ‘the feel’ of that vehicle, as best we can,” said Nowak. “We’re trying to create a reality, before a reality actually exists, yet achieve a level of realism. We live for that challenge and it’s very exciting and rewarding, especially in the artistic pursuit.” Designing a new automobile is a long and complex process that typically takes about two years, yet it still starts with a simple twodimensional sketch. In the digital age, however, that sketch is done on a specialized computer tablet, as it’s easier and faster to then develop it into a 3D model. From there, an actual scaled-down clay or foam model can be produced. As they move ahead in this design decision phase, more complex 3D design themes are explored and eventually a full-size clay model is produced. Before Ford commits to producing expensive full-scale models, a lot of animation work is now performed. “This is my world,” affirmed Nowak. “We build a lot of complex visual experiences to allow all stakeholders within our company (Ford) understand what the embodiment of that proposal is and hopefully galvanize a common view or understanding of what that theme represents.” Animations created by the 10-person 2000x Studio team begin with a storyboard of proposed shots, just like a Hollywood or Disney movie. The images produced are in ultra-high definition, known as 4K, which is four times
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Sandra Zdeza races around the hay-hauling course in blazing fashion, en route to a first-place time of 1:12 in the first event of the Strongwoman Competition at the Black Creek Fair on Saturday. Zdeza won the overall competition, which also included tire flipping and a tractor pull.
The sun was shining, the skies were clear, and the Upper Island Riptide U14 girls soccer team showed up at the home turf on Saturday to make an impression in their first Vancouver Island Premier League (VIPL) game. That they did with a decisive 4-1 win over the Lower Island’s Juan de Fuca/ Sooke team, creating an exciting start to the season. Riptide dominated the play, using the entire field to their advantage. They had possession of the ball for the majority of the first half and several opportunities to score but couldn’t find the back of the net until about 20 minutes in. That’s when, after several precise passes from defenders and midfielders, Ciara Halvorson made a beautiful crossing pass to Sophie Denko who confidently scored the first goal. Although Riptide continued to control the majority of the play, in the last minute of the first half, Juan de Fuca/Sooke was awarded a free kick just outside the 18 yard box. With a beautiful overhead kick, they scored their first goal. The first half ended in a 1-1 tie. The heat was on and the Riptide girls proved their physical conditioning (thanks in part to fitness trainer, Kelsey McCallan), starting the second half strong and continuing to control the play. Riptide defenders and midfielders were a force to be reckoned with, stopping the opposition from making any dangerous shots on net. Within 10 minutes, Frédérica BlouinComeau scored with her signature left kick off a pass from Sara McLennan. Then Sara took it into her own hands,
gaining possession in front of the net and making it count. Later the team capitalized on Aisha Hunter-Bellavia’s powerful corner kick, when Autumn Lewis tapped it in amongst the flurry in front of the net, making the final score 4-1. Throughout the game, Riptide displayed their strong ball-handling skills, stellar defending, smart passing, proactive attacking, physical play, and solid communication. With a combination of new and returning players (most played on Select teams together last year), the team’s bond is evident and has been nurtured by their dedicated coaching trio: Jim Stewart, Lisa Wigard and Matt Laver. There are five teams in the U14 girls division of the VIPL this year, consisting of two from the Upper Island (Riptide and Storm) and three from the Lower Island (Juan de Fuca/Sooke, Saanich/ Prospect and Gorge/Lakehill Thunder). League play continues through the first week of February at which point VIPL A-Cup playdowns begin. Riptide U14 girls hope to earn their way to the A-Cup provincials in Surrey in July. Proud to be part of the Upper Island Riptide franchise, led by technical director Shel Brodsgaard, the team looks forward to watching the success of their fellow U14-U18 Riptide teams in the league. More information about the UI Riptide is available at www.upperislandriptide.com. Upper Island Riptide U14 girls play their next game against the Upper Island Storm on Saturday Sept. 20. To follow the team and share your support, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/riptide2001girls.
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Sunnydale Ladies post some low scores during club play A small group of ladies showed up for gold at Sunnydale on Sept. 9. Here are the results: Teri Sleigh and Pat Peden tied for the low gross at 86. Lys McCrone can in with an 89 and Sharon Littler with a 93. Lois Westbrook won the low net with a 70, Lorna Fowler with a 73, and tied with a 74 was Rona Law-
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Some of the men in the tug of war at Operation High Jump. They lost to the ladies! More than 100 competitors attended the event at the Vanier Track which was sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Courtenay. Operation High Jump is an annual track and field event for mentally and physically challenged people of the Comox Valley and Powell River.
Staton makes a splash at Senior Games Record staff Swimmer, Brian Staton, 67, of Black Creek dominated the pool at the BC Senior Games (55 plus) in Langley, Sept. 10-13. Staton collected a total of nine gold medals: six individual and three relay wins. He was first overall in four of his swims (50m and 100m frees, 50m and 100m backs) out-touching swimmers from younger age groupings.
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Staton went to Langley as a member of Zone 2 – Vancouver Island North, which includes Ladysmith to the north end of Vancouver Island. His efforts helped Zone 2 place third out of 12 zones, with 262 medals, behind only Zone 3 – Fraser Valley (619 medals) and Zone 4 – Lower Mainland
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Last laps of 2014 season at Saratoga Submitted Some of the most exciting racing of the year took place at Saratoga on our last race night of the year, with a record 78 cars filling the pits. Six championships were also crowned on Saturday, with most of them coming down to the very last race, with it all being sponsored by Napa Auto Parts. A season-high 34 Hornet cars arrived to put on one last show at Saratoga on Saturday. Going into racing, Nigel Neufeld held a very slim 17-point lead over Raymond Fortier in the A’s, and in the B’s, Boston Larson held a 87-point lead over Luke Dixon. Four heats were awarded to the Hornets, with the D going to Chris Hlac – his first ever win in his first ever race; the C to Taylor Pheaton, B to Luke Dixon and the A to Daryl Cahill. Going into the 20 lap A main, Raymond Fortier had a slim 19 -point lead over Neufeld. However the race belonged to Cahill and Kevin Lawrenuk, who battled bumper-to-bumper, with Cahill emerging victorious. After everyone went through tech, Fortier would be declared the 2014 Hornet A champion, beating Neufeld by 129 points. Going into the 25 lap B main, Larson held a 91-point lead over Dixon. Lots of early cautions mixed up the field, with Blaire Man-
gles grabbing the lead late and holding on from there, taking home his second main event win of the year. The 2014 Hornet B championship went to Boston Larson, beating out Mangles who jumped from fifth in points to second. In the Roadrunner division, Nick Leavitt, who had a co-driver racing on Saturday, held a 95-point lead over Ryan Guest. Their one heat saw Trace Stevenson take an early lead and hold off Sheldon Hopp for the win. Going into their 20-lap main event, Leavitt/Hopp held a 139 point lead over Guest; 20 laps were given to their main event in which Stevenson held off Hopp to take his fifth main event win of the year. Leavitt was declared the 2014 Roadrunner champion, beating Guest by 175 points. The points championship in the Crash to Pass field had already been won going into the night. Hopp had a commanding 470 point lead going into the night, and could not be caught. In the IMCA Division, Chris Beaulieu also had the division wrapped up going into the night, with a 351-point lead over Travis Stevenson, for his fourth championship at Saratoga. Despite the championship already being won, 13 cars showed up to put on some great
racing on Saturday. Two heats were given to the Modifieds with the B going to points champion Beaulieu and the A to Brad Kotscherofski. A 35-lap main event had Gregg Sagmoen hold the lead for the first 17 laps, before Beaulieu took over for good, holding on to take the last main event of the evening and the 2014 IMCA championship. The Bomber car class came down to a battle between two brothers. Darren Larson came into the night holding a 256point lead over his brother Darrel. Their one-heat race saw Darrel go wire-to-wire for the 10-lap win. Fifteen laps were given for their feature race which saw Martin Beaulieu, who was filling in for his son Justin, grab the lead early and never relinquish it, to take his first main event win of the year. Darren Larson would take home his first ever Bomber championship. Extra laps...With the 2014 race season now officially over, everyone from Saratoga would like to thank all of the fans and drivers who attended Saratoga this year, and of course all of the many sponsors who helped support racing this year, without all of you none of this would be possible. As we always say at Saratoga, enjoy your off season and we will see you all next year!
Lawn bowling season rolling to a close Submitted Club activities have concluded at the Courtenay Lawn Bowling Club. What a season and what a finish. Senior Games saw our Down Under Boys, Ross Younger and Michael Lynch, take the silver medals in men’s pairs with a perfect record in the games they played. There was some confusion with the schedule so they missed one game. Pat Cutt and Melie Ursulom brought home the bronze medal in ladies’ pairs. At home, Dean Penny, Helen Ryley and Rosemary Montreuil won the Wednesday mixed triples’ second half with a 7-1 record. Bill Whitehouse, Bev Hambley and Ernie Kassian were in second at 6-2.
The Scotch Pairs Club event had 12 teams participating. The winners were Helen Ryley and Tom Higgins, with Bill and Irene Whitehouse in second, Archie and Linda Harri third, and Pat Cutt and Dan Ber-
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Valley athletes make SO World Summer Games roster
Special Olympics Canada announced the roster for the national team that will be headed to the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles, Calif. on Tuesday. The list includes Special Olympics BC – Comox Valley athletes Robert Burns in track and field, and Brad Hogan and Chris Roberge in softball. They qualified through their performances at the Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games, where Burns won three individual athletics medals – two gold and one bronze – and Roberge and Hogan struck gold with their Team BC softball team.
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Chinook salmon, pacific cod, flounders, and a trophy Dungeness crab. Photo Submitted
chinook just short of the net. For a change of pace we opted to do some trolling for awhile. Shortly after we started, Bryan’s rod came under stress from an angry chinook which was eventually netted just as the hook came out. It was a nice fish of about 15 pounds. We really would have preferred a coho, but we were happy with the chinook. The crab traps had been soaking for about four hours, so we decided to see if they held any crabs. When we pulled them, the first trap had a very large Dungeness crab that measured over 71/4 inches across. A nice trophy crab from the two traps. The day was still quite young so to complete our fishing time we opted to fish flounders. Flounders do not fall into the class of trophy fish on the line; but on the dinner plate they are indeed trophies. They are fun to catch and on light tackle give a good account of themselves. We were fishing with small drift lures, bounced off the bottom. Flounders attack the lure and are quite easily hooked. They will also take Berkley Power grubs fished off the bottom with
light weights. Great fishing for children. We set a limit on size and number. We kept eight; which was four fish for each family. One down side to fishing flounders is the challenge of filleting them prior to cooking. During the flounder fishing it is not unusual to catch salmon or other fish. Yesterday we caught a small Pacific cod that is one of the local sources of fish for fish and chips. When you added up the results of the day we had a credible catch of fish taken on a day when the goal was just to simply enjoy some low-key fishing. The picture with the article shows the four species that we caught – chinook salmon, pacific cod, flounders, and a trophy Dungeness crab. *********** Saturday, September 27, 2014 is the date of the annual Pacific Salmon Foundation Fund Raiser at the Filberg centre in Courtenay. Tickets are $50 each and are available from Gone Fishing Sporting Goods or Judy Ackinclose. With climate change, the work of this foundation is of growing importance to the success of our salmon fishing.
• Implants • Supportive Dentures • Immediate Dentures • Full & Partial Dentures • Same Day Relines & Repairs All Dental Plans Accepted
Island Dentures announcing Summer hours to serve you better. Monday-Thursday 9-4pm Friday 9-2 pm And now available on select Saturdays May through September. Call to check availability.
Jason Kirouac, RD 519B 5th Street, Courtenay
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Heather McKechnie
Corporation of the Village of Cumberland
The Record is pleased to recognize Heather McKechnie for her excellent work in newspaper delivery to homes in the East Courtenay area.
Public Notice
2015 Permissive Property Tax Exemptions The Council of the Village of Cumberland will consider a bylaw to provide property tax exemptions for the 2015 tax year to the following properties at the Council meetings of September 29 and October 14, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cumberland Village Council Chambers, 2675 Dunsmuir Avenue. ESTIMATED MUNICIPAL TAXES IF NOT EXEMPT 2015 2016 2017
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Cumberland United Church
All land surrounding the church
$272
$281
$289
Cumberland Community Church
All land surrounding the church
$283
$291
$300
Cumberland and Occupiers of Municipal PropertyDistrict Historical apportionment of land and Society building
$2,279 $2,347
$2,417
250-897-1884
(corner of 5th and Fitzgerald, parking in front)
Heather is 11 years old and attends Aspen Park Elementary.
Disability Employment Information Fair
Heather enjoys figure skating, sewing, hanging out with friends, kayaking, paddle boarding, camping, and cooking.
In recognition of Disability Employment Month The Job Shop/Work BC & Vancouver Island Vocational & Rehabilitation Services are hosting a Disability Employment Information Fair
Congratulations Heather and enjoy your gifts from these communityminded businesses.
Learn about the programs and services that are available in the Comox Valley for persons with disabilities who are looking for work. Join us for refreshments & door prizes.
Cumberland Old Occupiers of Municipal Property Age Pensioners apportionment of land and building $5,559 Organization (#51)
$5,725
$5,897
For further information, please contact Michelle Mason, Financial Officer at 250-336-3004.
Friday, Sept. 19th Lewis Centre, Courtenay 11am-2pm The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia
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Heron, Robert Gordon Robert Gordon Heron had his last automotive tour, his “ultimate final ski run” on September 12, 2014. Bob grew up in Toronto and on his much-loved Georgian Bay where he was a sailor and a windsurfing demon. Water and mountains were what spoke to Bob. He always had to wake up to a water-view, either on the Bay or here on the Salish Sea. Anything else warranted “.....hmmmph, no view…” His annual ski trips to Colorado and the Bugaboos were not enough to satisfy the mountain itch, so he began to look to the west, and arrived in Courtenay, BC, first in 1980 to “snoop around” and then formally in 1986. A bachelor until his mid-forties, he married Kate Thurston of Thornbury, Ontario in 1981 and they enjoyed their shared adventure for 33 years. Bob was devoted to Rotary Club and other various community efforts, including acting as a Board Member for Sid Williams Theatre until just before his passing. After graduating from Ryerson in marketing and advertising, one of Bob’s careers took him to Canadian Goodrich where he and an automotive colleague started the Honda/Goodrich race series, later to become the Honda/Michelin races. Bob loved cars, and he loved to share that interest, especially with his valued customers at Island Honda between1986 until he sold the business in 2007. He loved owning “the candy store.” Those were good times. Bob suffered from a variety of illnesses, yet motored along happily with the unending assist from Dr. Matous, and the many kind and skilled people who so often tended to him in St. Joseph’s ER and ICU. He would always say “…it’s better than the alternative!” He had humour and a gentle soul. Bob requested no service and no memorial, but he will see all of his friends have one heck of a party, as he wished. His cremated remains are destined for a few choice mountaintops here in the west, and Georgian Bay in the east. Friends who wish to remember Bob might consider donating to Heart House in Victoria or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Flowers gratefully declined. In addition, Bob sends a wish to all of his friends…. Be kind to one another. That’s a good gift.
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In Loving Memory of OLIVIA JOHNSON November 20, 1991 - September 20, 2007 Bass guitar, electric guitar notes all in a row coming through the door silent now missing the music.
Helen Miller
Sept. 30th, 1933 - Sept. 2nd, 2014 Helen Miller (nee Graff), passed into the welcoming embrace of her beloved son Trevor (1993) and Husband of 53 years, Harvey (2009), on Tuesday, September 2nd, just a few weeks shy of her 81st birthday, with Son Gregory at her side. She was predeceased by her Parents Paul and Emma, and brothers Jackie and Paul Graff. She is survived by her sister Diane Graff-Bowen, brother Howard Graff, son Gregory, as well as several nieces and nephews. Helen was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. She loved spending her young summers at her friend’s farm, and at Regina Beach and Lake Katepwa. She married Harvey Miller in 1956, an Officer in the RCAF, and thus began her life with the Air Force, which took them to the exotic venues of Claresholm, Alberta, St. Hubert, Quebec, Grostenquin, France (2 Wing), and Zweibrucken, Germany (3 Wing), before finally arriving in the Comox Valley in 1966. With both Trevor and Greg in Primary School, Helen decided that this was the place to raise their young family! Helen loved her flower garden; she was very proud of her roses, lilies, tulips, crocuses and poppies. She was an amazing seamstress, sewing much of her always impeccable wardrobe, and often helped others with wedding, graduation, and special occasion designs. She created incredible works in both Needlepoint and Pettipoint, and to help keep things active, she took up Line dancing! At age 60, Helen got her drivers licence! She loved tootling around in her white Tercel, visiting several close friends for regular walks and coffee. She also enjoyed her road trips with Harvey to Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, to visit family and friends, and to share delicious Comox Valley seafood with the ‘Stubble Jumpers’! In the mid 1990’s, Helen began volunteering with Child Development. She adored her time with the children, which continued until 2008. A very sincere Thank-you to Bud and Irene Woods and family, close friends for more than 40 years, Tess Mead, Dave and Gail Blamire, Vicky Harland-Flack, Elaine Stupendick, and the Nursing and Care Aid staff of unit D-1 at Comox Valley Senior’s Village, who were such a bright light during Helen’s time there. Helen will be greatly missed, and a celebration of her life is planned for Sunday, September 28th at the Holiday Inn, 2200 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. All Helen’s family and friends are welcome.
Playing with a kitten two-two, funny name toys lying on the floor kitten now an old girl howling around the house with toy in mouth looking for the little girl gone now for seven years. Miss you kiddo Love Mommy
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A million times we needed you A million times we cried If love alone could have saved you You never would have died In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still For in our hearts you hold a place The world can never fill It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone. For part of us went with you The day God took you home. All our love Judy, Rick, Doug & Chris
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Eleanor Viola (Winter) Williams November 18, 1931- August 15, 2014
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Eleanor Williams passed away on August 15 2014 in Prince George, BC. Eleanor grew up in Toronto and Orono, ON and married Douglas E. Williams (1930 -1984) who was in the Air Force. They settled in Comox, BC where Eleanor developed skills first as an oil painter and then continued as an art teacher for over thirty years. Eleanor was a crafter and made toys under Gram & Gramps Toybox with her partner Doug Poley for over a decade in Comox. Eleanor moved to Prince George in 1999 and enjoyed the drier sunny seasonal climate. Mom leaves behind two daughters and one son in law: Sharron Fleet, Wendy and Rich Girard; Grandchildren: Jonathan, Nolan (Jennifer Gow) and Sonya Fleet, Devin and Spencer Girard; Great Grandson Decklen Fleet. Predeceased by and waiting with open arms to greet her! Her partner, Doug Poley; sister Doreen and parents Cliff and Elva Winter. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff and caregivers at Jubilee Lodge for doing such a great job in caring for Eleanor over the past two months; especially keeping her spark alive until the last moments. At her request there will be no service.
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~IN MEMORY~ of AL TARRAS January 9, 1940 October 21, 2011
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Joyce Audry (Franklin) Godard November 2, 1925 ~ September 12, 2014
Joyce passed away surrounded by all her children. Our mom lived a full and eventful life and has gone to be with our dad, George Joseph. They loved and were loved by their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 20 at 2pm at The Jehovah Witnesses Hall, 1581 Dingwall Rd. Courtenay, BC.
Jennifer Leigh Rogers Jenny passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Sunday September the 14th, 2014, at the age of 53, after a long and brave struggle with cancer. She is survived by her loving parents Stuart and Jeanne, and her brother Geoff and sister in-law Gail, and many cousins.
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Jenny was born in Sarnia Ontario on June 19th, 1961. She attended schools in Sarnia, Ft. McMurray and Edmonton. She moved to Comox in 2006. She greatly enjoyed her work at the Griffin Pub where she made many friendships with her co-workers and patrons. Jenny will be remembered for her energy, zest for life and courage. She made deep and long lasting relationships, and loved playing slow-pitch, curling, fishing and watching football. Our family is grateful for the excellent care Jenny received from the nurses at St. Joseph’s Hospital and the special attention from Dr. Gregory. A celebration of Jenny’s life will take place on Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the 888 RCAF WING, 1298 Military Road, Comox. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Comox Valley Hospice Society would be appreciated.
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CALLING ALL VENDORS Evergreen Club “Trash & Treasures Sale� Sunday, October 19th 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Conference & Rotary Hall at the Florence Filberg Centre
Opportunity to sell anything you like‌ crafts, jewellery, toys, electronics, clothes, preserves, collectibles, antiques and more. Individuals, businesses or non-proďŹ t groups. Tables are $25. Call Courtenay Recreation Florence Filberg Centre office at 250-338-1000 HELP WANTED
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Notice is hereby given that the following unit at All Secure Storage, 3610 Christie Parkway, Courtenay, BC have fallen into arrears and the owners listed have failed to respond to collection attempts by All Secure Storage or its agents. âœąBrendan Woods or anyone knowing of his whereabouts is asked to contact All Secure Storage immediately at 250-3388128. Unless payment is received on overdue rent by September 25, 2014, the stored goods will be sold.
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FOUND: Tues Sept 2/14 in the middle of a large farm off Anderton/Ryan Rd. in Courtenay. Approx 14 yrs old. Lab X and beige tan & white colours w/sweet brown eyes. Limited mobility & is deaf but a very sweet girl and would love to reunite with her family. Has a brown leather collar w/no tags. Has a Sunrise vet tattoo but is too far back in years to be in the system. Is currently hanging out at Sunrise Vet. Please contact them directly if you know where she lives. 250-3396555.
AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someone’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 Nar-Anon are you affected by someone’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, Komok’s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.
LOST AND FOUND FOUND CAT. Pidcock & Eighth St. area. Young, very friendly male. Dark grey, white feet & chest. (250)871-4479.
Required by local hardware building supply company. The person we are looking for should be able to do repetitious work accurately. Needs basic math skills. Neat in appearance and be able to deal tactfully & pleasantly with customers. Apply in person to: Central Builders’ Supply Ltd. At 610 Anderton Ave, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2H3
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FOUND: Prescription sunglasses found by community garden area near Alano Club. Call Comox Valley Record to claim, 250-338-5811.
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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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NEED A GUY? Handyman Service. Journeyman Carpenter & Jack of all trades. Reno’s, decks, tiling, bath/kitchens, doors, windows, fix-ups & maintenance. 30yrs exp. Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount. Jamie 250-650-6304
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Full Time Auto Technician We are a high volume, fast paced, full service automotive repair facility. We are looking for a dedicated, honest, hard working individual with automotive experience and a willingness to learn. A valid BC Driver’s licence and a clean driver’s abstract are required. Suitable applicants will possess strong communication skills, appreciation for customers and a winning attitude. We have the latest equipment, a solid team and an excellent clientele. We offer a very competitive compensation package including benefits, profit sharing and employee discounts. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please apply in person to: Canadian Tire 278 N. Island Highway Courtenay BC, V9N 3P1 TRADES, TECHNICAL
Grape press, wood w/ metal stand, 21�w27�h. Grinder, fits wheelbarrow. 4’x2’ plastic container. 5gal clear glass bottles. $500 for all. 250-709-9979 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
DINNING RM-SET - Maple buffet & hutch, table extends to 72� (2leafs), one captains chair & 4 chairs. $500. 250338-1406
MICHELIN X-ICE winter tires, set of 4, 245/60 R18 105T paid $2250 not needed, as new, on mag. rims w/hub caps $1500. Please call 250-8909199
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250-898-8887. HOME Repair, Renovation & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate.
ARTIST DAVID WICK NEEDS STUDIO SPACE- I need to kick-start the sell of all remaining prints and noncurrent original artwork at my studio for greatly reduced prices to make wall space for my new fall series. All non-current original artwork & prints must go by October 15th. âœąHere’s your chance to say yes to a beautiful piece of art... it can transform your home and uplift your soul. Call 250-714-0932 for appointment & address.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY 250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca
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MUST SELL: Price reduced; dark blue leather living room set: 3-seat sofa, loveseat & matching chair. Great for home or cottage, excellent cond. $800. Call (250)3387701, Courtenay.
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CONSTRUCTION TOOLS Ground to Finish: Nail gun, compressor, lazar level, siding tools, cement mixer, cordless tools, chop saws, mitre saws, blades, and more.
FURNITURE CHINA CABINET 6ft, drawers & cupboard with matching dining room table with 2 centre leaves, 6 arm chairs. Ebony colour. $550 OBO. Oak bedroom set. Mirror dresser, side tables, double headboard & frame. $225 OBO. Kitchen table & 4 chairs - best offer. 250338-2456 or 250-202-7717
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PELLET STOVE Enviro-mini. Brand new, never fired. Asking $2,000 OBO. Please call 250-703-0278 for more information on this great deal.
SHOPRIDER Heavy Duty asking Scooter.Like new $2800/ new $4800. 250-923-5737
CLAIMS INVESTORS ALERT Oil land only - Shares in mines & minerals on 200 acres in Manitoba. $100,000 o.b.o. Will consider leasing. Certificate avail. 250-914-1220
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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.
COMOX. COMOX.2086 2086 sq.ft. sq.ft.3.5 3.5 yryr old old house. house. 4-bdrm, 4-bdrm, 2.5 2.5 baths. baths Quiet Quiet neighbourhood, neighbourhood, near near all a amenities. amenities. Realtors Realtors welcome. welcome $529,500. $529,500.(250) (250)941-1410. 941-1410.
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TAYCO PAVING COMPANY requires a full-time Certified Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic; must have good knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical systems and welding skills and ideally possess a Commercial Vehicle Inspectors Certificate. This position is union with benefits and will require shift work. Please send your resume in confidence via email to: Andrew Duncan at aduncan@islandpaving.com or via fax at: 1-250-334-6299
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WINDOWS & GUTTER CLEANING
Brasno’s Window Cleaning Residential & Commercial • Skylights (in/out) • Windows (in/out) • Railing Glass (in/out) • Gutters (in/out) FOR YEARLY • Hand-Washed Siding CLEANING • Pressure Washing
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Call Jamie or Kiesha 250-331-1071 or 250-650-3226
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES
BLACK CREEK- 8799 Clarkson Dr, Sat, Sept 20, 8-2pm. Thule cargo box, antiques, collectibles, tools, sports gear, household items and much more.
COMOX - Chestnut Ave. (off Aiken St.) Sat. Sept. 20 8am1pm. Neighbourhood Yard Sale. Kitchen, furniture, household, clothes, and toys.
COURTENAY. HUGE Downsizing sale. 2425 Back Road. Saturday, Sept. 20, 9am-2pm. 9x11 wool rug, vintage exercise bike, bar fridge, tons of books of all types (some collectors), 100s of very old Country LPs, Honda lawnmower, men’s XX clothes, electronic equip., inkjet printer, kitchen table (no chairs), wine making kit, plants, household goods, plus free items and so much more!
CAR BOOT SALE Sell your loot out of your car boot at the Filberg Park Boot Sale Saturday, Sept. 27 from 11-2. Vendor space is limited - $20/car. FMI and to Pre-register as a vendor contact info@filberg.com or call 250-339-2715. COMOX - 1923 Thurber Rd (off Anderton) Sat., Sept. 20 9-12 noon. Something for everyone, baby cloths to household items. COMOX - 2057 Murphy Ave. Saturday 8-noon. More items than last time. Lots of clothing. No early birds. COMOX - 2081 Beaufort Ave. Sat., Sept 20 8am - 1pm. Boating, fishing, quad equipment & hunting, gardening, clothes, shoes, etc. household, miscellaneous, books, nicknacks, etc. sm bar fridge. No early birds. Rain of shine. COMOX - 474 Stewart (off Noel). Saturday 8-10. Moving Sale. COMOX- 652 Sky View Pl, Sat, Sept 20, 8-12noon. Moving Sale! Everything must go! COMOX - 800 Highwood Drive in Foxwood Sat. Sept. 20th 8:30am - 12:00. Estate Sale, furniture, household items, much more. Everything must go! No reasonable offer refused.
COURTENAY: 1250 22nd St. (off Cousins or Choquette). MOVING sale: Saturday, September 20th, 9am to 1pm. Small Waterford wood stove, lots of tools, unique end table & lamp, tapestry slipper chair, leather tub chair; 6 wrought iron dining chairs, 2 bar stools & table; large Robert Bateman Lynx print, pottery, dishes, decor, spinning wheel & raw wool, antique sewing machines, new Singer sewing machine, fur coats & lots more COURTENAY - 1320 Mallard Drive, Sat., 8-1pm. Collector Barbies (in original boxes), exercise bench, acoustic guitar, women’s clothing, children’s winter jackets & gloves, brass fireplace set, boy’s size two hockey skates, numerous misc. items. Cancelled if raining. COURTENAY- 2245 Cousins Ave, Sun, Sept 21, 9-1pm. 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 CROWN ISLE- 3324 Majestic Drive. Sat, Sept 20, 9amnoon. Girl’s furniture, bike’s, toys and other household stuff
COURTENAY. MOVING. 2765 Mansfield Drive. Sat. Sept 20th, 8am - noon. Quality household furniture & so much more. Everything must go! EAST COURTENAY- 1856 Mallard Dr, Sat, Sept 20, 8-1pm. Please see: www.comoxvalley.craigslist.ca under Garage and Moving Sales for list and photos of sale items. HAPPY Valley Sat Sept 20 9am -1pm. Awesome garage sale kids to adults. Lrg items include wood stove and drafting table, kids toys $2 a bag full, household items, etc, too much to list. 3763 Ibbotson Road (off Minto, between Fraser Rd and Royston Rd). EARLY BIRDS WILL BE FED TO THE DOGS
KIWANIS CLUB of COURTENAY “Gigantic Junktique Sale� Fri. Sept. 19th 6pm-8pm Sat. Sept. 21st 8am-11am at St. George’s United Church Hall corner of 6th Street & Fitzgerald, Courtenay
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY
NEW LISTING $299,500. Very rare offering in this distinctive quality and design patio home at “Merecroft Landing�. This bare land strata offers secure, easy, flexible living that will exceed your expectations. A spacious 1386 sqft, craftsman style home has a location that can’t be beat and the mountain views. This bright home has 2 bdrm, 2 bath, with 5’ walk-in shower in ensuited, walk-in closet, gas fplc., big patio, privt back yard and garage. #3-769 Merecroft Rd. Call or text Shelly at 250-203-2385
PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com
REDUCED! 1369sqft 2 BDRM PATIO HOME. 2bdrm. In a location that can’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. 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.
HOUSES FOR SALE
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.
Are you currently a Licensed REALTORÂŽ or are you taking the UBC Real Estate Trading Services Course? If you are looking for a great brokerage, give us a call. Coast Realty Group Comox Valley offers you a dynamic management team and a friendly work atmosphere with Professional Realtors. For further details, call Mark Anderson at 250-897-3999 or email mbanderson@ coastrealty.com today to ďŹ nd out if Coast Realty Group is the right ďŹ t for you
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY DESERT AIRE RV Resort Indio California. Lrg lot & 11 yr old park model , top model Chariot Eagle covered deck & lrg patio. Call Bob for more information 250-594-3939 or beford1@shaw.ca
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RENTALS
RENTALS
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
HOMES FOR RENT
RECREATION
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING
ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-338-7136 for tour.
250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals
RENTALS
RENTALS
OCEANVIEW HOME, 2 bdrm, 1 bath (shower only), 4 appls, woodstove, lrg deck, shared property, $50 hydro credit, N/S, No pets, Avail. Oct 1 - $850/mth EAST CTNY HOME, 4 bdrm & den, 3 baths, 6 appls, fam. rm., 3 sided gas F/P, double car garage, fenced yard w/sprinkler system, N/S, No pets, month to month lease, Avail. Oct 1 - $1,375/mth
HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
HOUSESITTING
MEMBERSHIP AT Tall Timbers Holiday Park (Sproat Lake), Lot S-15. Water, sewer, electricity and cable incld’d. Asking $149,000. Call (250)723-7743.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor- 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.
APARTMENTS FURNISHED
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.
COMOX 1BDRM w/bath Quiet location. Heat, hydro light, cable/internet. N/S N/P Share kitchen.Prefer female. Avail immed.$500/mth250-339-5517
APARTMENT/CONDO
APARTMENT/CONDO
HOUSESITTER WANTED- 5 months, Oct 12 to Apr 10. Prefer mature female, NS/NP. Walk to NIC. References. Call (250)334-0497.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS BLACK CREEK: Renovated 3 bdrm mobile home w/ large addition, NS/NP, 4 appl’s. Avail. Immed. $825. Ref’s req’d. Call 250-337-5494.
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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 oor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.
ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS
WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS
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.
Call Sharon 250-338-7449
For viewing call Donna
250-334-9667
CONDOS BEAUTIFUL 55+ patio home for sale, super location, bright and sunny 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms with ensuite. Jacuzzi tub in main bathroom. Unit 4 1351 Tunner Drive, Courtenay. Open house Sat., Sept 20, 11am - 3pm. Asking $205,000. Call 250-338-8956 or 250-871-1556.
PACIFIC COURT
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.
Call 250-334-9717 to view
ST. BRELADES WILLOW POINT- 2 bdrm patio home lots of upgrades, for more information call (250)923-0452.
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STORAGE
COVERED BOAT, RV storage in Merville, overheight up to 33’. Secure gated. Outside Storage at $1.00 per ft. Call 250-792-3929.
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APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS
LOCAL, SMALL, traditional archery group is looking for a venue for an indoor winter practice in the evening, one day per week. Ideally would be dry, have a natural floor (dirt) and a minimum of 100 metres in length such as a riding ring. We are very respectful, flexible and will clean up after each session. Please call: 778-4280416
COURTENAY 3-BDRM. 2.5 baths, 3 appliances, near all amenities. Avail now or Oct. 1 NS/NP. $1200./mo. (604)4890095 or (604)414-5465.
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.
RENTALS
146 Back Road, Courtenay FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Quiet, clean building. Pet friendly. 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to SuperStore and NIC. Call 250-338-7449
TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated – enjoy new appliances, 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
COMOX VALLEY
VACANCIES 407A-5th Street 250-871-4427 APARTMENT/CONDO
APARTMENT/CONDO
Do you care about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned, we own and manage our own buildings. 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 — spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox — 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.
SONOMA 1049 Stewart Ave. 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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SUITES, LOWER
CARS
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
TRUCKS & VANS
DENMAN ISLAND: furnished self contained suite on waterfront. Incld’s hydro, satellite and internet. NS/NP, ref’s req’d. Call 250-898-1022.
1988 MERCEDES 300CE126,000 km. Asking, $4000. (250)898-4638.
1994 28ft Damon Challenger. Very good condition, well maintained. 454 Banks power system. $15,000.Further info, call 250-890-2327
2003 VANGUARD 5th Wheel, one slide, 2 push outs rear Living room. 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 Heavy Duty 4x4 6ltr Pickup Truck, 190,000kms new tires. Both in nice cond. Both for $20,000. Must See. Call 250-334-3646
TOWNHOUSES
2007 FORD FOCUS 4dr. 89,000km. Automatic. Air conditioning. Heated seats. Asking $6000. 250-287-2969
UTILITY TRAILERS 250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca
ARGO COURT, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl., N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. & Oct. 1 - $700/mth. Call res. mger for showings: 3348602 BARCLAY SQUARE, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, patio, res.pkg, ground flr, N/S, No pets, Avail. Oct 1 - $750/mth THE TIDES, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, patio, undergrd. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $925/mth ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incld., N/S, Cat ok, Avail. Oct 1 - $725/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, storage locker, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $700/mth STONECROFT VILLAGE, 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, hardwd flrs, bright open concept, secured undergr. pkg., N/S, No pets, Adult Oriented, Avail. Dec 1 - $1,150/mth
TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS
‘98 CAVALIER Z24
AC cruise, 5 speed, big kms but reliable & sound, well maintained. $1500. Call 250-9512174
1996 DUTCH STAR by Newmar. 38ft Deisel Pusher. 192,000km. 8.3 LTR Cummins Motor. 6spd. Allison, Spartan Chassis. 6500 Generator. Lg slide. Oak cabinets. Leather furniture. New batteries. Well maintained Snow Bird Coach. $20,000 firm. 250-287-8483
1981 FLATDECK Car Trailer. 26ft. Commercial winch w/ remote, ramps, surge brakes & hay racks. $2500 or best offer. 250-286-1759
MARINE BOATS HOT! HOT! 87 Mazda RX7, Microtech E.C.U, fuel mapping dyno tuned, after market fuel injectors, large single turbo, Ported and more. Large Power, never raced, never abused only USED. Lots invested. Price $5995. Contact Ken at 250-830-4578.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
THIOKOL 1200C SNOWCAT Specifically designed & renovated to plow roads and go on extended ski trips. 6’ removable bed, ski rack top rack, storage area. New rear sprockets, belts in great shape. Rebuilt Differential. Webar carburator, new S.S. brake cylinders, brake bands, new engine electrical system, rear hydraulics; all fluids recently changed. Trailer an option $20,000 firm. 250-2878483
16’ MISTY RIVER aluminum boat, complete w/Karvan boat trailer, 40HP Suzuki outboard & accessories. $1500. (250)923-4765. 2003 OKANAGAN 5th Wheel 29-5Y. Great condition. Large picture window. Large slide. $20,000. Call 250-923-4768. 2007 ALJO 24’ 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.
2009 32’ Fleetwood Terra Class A Top of their line, only 9,000 mi. As new, must see! 2 slides same side. Loaded & many extras, ready for your next adventure! Asking $89,500. Call: 250-339-9939.
36’ Trojan Tri-Cabin, twin Yanmar diesels, low hours, extremely economical. Health forced sale, super deal, $40K obo. 250-732-2744
MOTORCYCLES 1967 MERCURY COUGAR Be in time for the Show n’ Shine. Over $20,000 invested. Asking $15,000 o.b.o. Serious offers only. 250-286-1759
AUTO FINANCING 2004 ROADSTAR. Low kms, lots of custom parts, very nice bike. Asking $7000 OBO 250338-0095
40FT. TRAVEL TRAILER. Excellent Condition. 3 slides, sleeps 4. Lots of storage. Your home away from home. Asking $45,000. OBO. Please call for more information 250-7023415. IMPORT CAMPER Older. 2 bunks, stove, propane tanks, sink, water tank, table, ice box, steps. Clean and no leaks. Asking $800 o.b.o. 250-2024907. Leave a message. TRAVELAIRE 20’ 5th Wheeleverything works, needs a little TLC, includes hitch. First $1000 takes it. (250)334-0497.
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2007 KAWASKI ZZR- new rubber, 50,344 km. $4800. Call (250)941-1564.
YAMAHA SCOOTER. Beautiful one owner Vino Yamaha low mileage gas motor scooter & helmet inc. 250-339-1945 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
1978 FIBERFORM 22.5’, 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.
BAYLINER 2452 Custom Express Cruiser. Hardtop w/ Alaska bulk-head. Well maintained w/ new merc. Seacore engine 250HP (310hrs). 30+kts. This proven pocket cruiser is loaded. Radar, GPS, 3 Sounders. The list goes on. Below current survey value. Selling for health reasons. Asking $25,500. Call Carl @ 250-830-0501 or cell 250-2876010. See at Discovery Marina
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Facing the Anthropocene Submitted On Sunday Sept. 21, Mike Bell, a member of the Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship, will give a talk on Facing the Anthropocene with the New Cosmology and an Earth Spirituality. Geologists tell us that Earth has entered a new stage in its development. It is called the Anthropocene and its primary manifestation is climate change. Unlike previous development stages that were natural occurrences, the Anthropocene is man-made. We are changing the chemistry of Earth and destroying the ecosystems that we and other life forms depend upon for our existence. As we move forward our survival as a species depends upon our ability to adopt a mutually enhancing relationship between our human species and Earth.
To deal with this challenge we must change the way we think about Earth and our relationship to it. Adopting the New Cosmology will help us gain a new perspective. We then must internalize this new awareness. An Earth spirituality can sustain us and motivate us to accept and address the new challenges. Drawing upon his experience as a former monk and student of Thomas Berry and as a community organizer in the Arctic, Mike will discuss how the radical transformations introduced by the Anthropocene will require all religious organizations, faith groups, and individuals to change the way they see the world and give it meaning. The Unitarian Service will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 20 at the Comox United Church 250 Beach Street in Comox. All are welcome. Childcare is provided.
Wednesday meditation resumes Each Wednesday afternoon, a meditation session is held in downtown Courtenay, from 12:15 to 12:45 at the Church of St. John the Divine. Led by Ted Hicks, a commissioned centering prayer teacher and group facilitator, the group is open to anyone who wishes to come any or every Wednesday and welcomes people
who practise any form of meditation or who simply wish a quiet break in their day. The church is located at the corner of Fifth and Harmston, with access from the Harmston Avenue door. More information is available by contacting Ted Hicks at 250-2185857 or tedhicks.cv@gmail.com.
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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 Worship and Sunday and Children & Youth Program 10 am Children & Youth Program Saturday Service at 5 pm (Sept-May)
10:00 am Email: cxunited@telus.net Saturday Worship 5:00 pm Rev. Maggie Enwright
Hearing Assistance
Full Wheelchair Access
October to May| 250-339-3966 www.comoxunitedchurch.com
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)
We Meet Every Sunday at 4:00
St. Peter
Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925 SATURDAY
5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY
8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship
250-890-9262 cvuf.ca
www.stpeterscomox.ca
Full Gospel Christian Fellowship
PRESBYTERIAN COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN
Sunday
Come, let Him show You the Way!
Services
Minister: Rev. Jenn Geddes Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca
LUTHERAN
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!
Haakon Guttormson of Black Creek gets some advce from Jamie, a volunteer at the archery lane in the children’s play area during the Black Creek Fair on Saturday.
Hearing Assistance
LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY
Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)
Photo by Terry Farrell
WEDNESDAY SERVICE 10-10:45 am
250-334-4331
email: patmos@shaw.ca http://stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca
real people living real life experiencing real change
10am Sundays
Sunday 10:30am
Full Wheelchair Access
2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312
8:30-9:45am,10:00-11:15 am and 4-5 pm
Worship Services
There is Hope! Jesus has a plan and a purpose for your life.
SUNDAY SERVICE
725 Aspen Rd., Comox
11:00 am & 7:00 pm
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250-338-5811
E-Mail: features@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Faith Family Friends
SUNDAYS 10 AM Nursery - Kid Jam Youth Group 1105 Pritchard Rd., Comox www.baychurch.net 250-339-7527
Community Church
Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay
living hope
Congregational Christian Churches of Canada
Comox Valley
St. John the Divine
(September to June)
Taking aim
www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041 250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org
Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!
250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)
~~~ “Love is the objective point of peace, and peace is an outcome of love. Until love is attained, peace cannot be…” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship Facing the Anthropocene with the New Cosmology and an Earth Spirituality with Mike Bell (September 21st)
Devotional gathering – with the theme “Peace,” September 22 at 7:15 pm. All are welcome.
Bay Community Church
Mark R. Isfeld School 1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay
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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The Comox Valley Record wants to recognize the many events that make our community a better place to live. Email your photos and submissions, titled “Community Service” to sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com.
Harry Whitfield, chair of the Comox Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group, receives cheques to the value of $1,000 from members of the Forbidden Plateau Barbershop Chorus, collected during recent sing-outs.
Chris and Christine from Courtenay Kia present Joanne Schroeder of the Comox Valley Child Development Association funds raised through the Kia “Drive for Change” event. The over $3,500 raised will be pledged to the Child Development Association annual telethon Nov. 2 at the Sid Williams Theatre.
Simon Morgan and Coastal Community Credit Union Comox BIA executive director Mary Ruth Harris present Pat Leake (centre) with the grand prize in the Comox By the Sea draw for $1,000 in Comox By The Sea Bucks. Leake plans to spend the winnings “at Woofy’s and on some shopping.”
From left, Len Landry (president, Anderton Therapeutic Gardens Society), Noreen Gullacher (president, IODE Laura Gordon Chapter), Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan, Wendy Harris (president, Kiwanis Club of Courtenay), Brenda Kelm (treasurer, Comox Valley Community Foundation), Jim Gillis (director, Area B, Comox Valley Regional District) and Andrea Rowe (president, Comox Valley Community Foundation) cut the ribbon to officially open the Anderton Gardens’ new brick walkways. The walkways have been installed to improve access to the Labyrinth, the Welcome Garden, the Butterfly Garden, the Wave Garden and the wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Right, St. John Ambulance therapy dogs provided the models for a canine fashion show at Glacier View Lodge. Eleven dogs strutted their stuff on the catwalk (or, more properly, the dog walk). The show was followed by a mass visit with residents. Ten dogs managed to intersperse themselves among their people for a group photo before donning their attire; from left to right (and some are hard to see) are Samara, Magic, Piper, Smoke, Jet, Poppie, Kaja, Tip, Aimee and Ozzie. Missing from the photo was Fluff, who had the fanciest outfits and needed more time to dress.
Members of Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church present to Jeff Hampton of the Comox Valley Food Bank a cheque for $400, plus food donations collected in the summer by its members. Handing the cheque to Hampton is Sabine Brown (outreach director). Also present are: Vivian Greenfield (council rep), Pastor Carol Dennison and Martin Madelung (congregational chair).
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Kindling for kids a Telethon fundraising initiative use the extras to raise funds for the Telethon. Hand splitting each one, Russ is creating cedar kindling that will quickly spark up a fire when those cooler fall and winter nights do arrive. The kindling can be bought for $5
Submitted Comox Valley residents Russ and Sharon Nelson have always been active in the community and this year they are continuing their long time support of the Comox Valley Child Development Association by spearheading the “Kindling for Kids” campaign. The Nelsons have been involved with the Child Development Association since its earliest days. Their son Craig went to the CDC for treatment after a car accident. Soon after, Sharon agreed to take a position as a board member and one of her first tasks was to get involved with the planning of the very first Telethon, 39 years ago. Since then she has consistently volunteered by answer-
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Second annual Raise a Reader Day coming up Literacy skills impact every aspect of our individual and collective lives. Our own abilities to read, write, use a computer, research and do arithmetic impacts our home and work lives. Our collective abilities to work together to design, develop and implement our ideas, communicate, understand, and collaborate builds and strengthens our social and economic capacities. The result is a resilient, healthy, engaged, and inclusive community that has reduced crime rates and better employment opportunities. Comox Valley orga-
Osteofit meeting Osteofit Instructor Kim Hamilton will present information about exercise and osteoporosis at the Sept. 24 meeting of the Comox Valley Osteoporosis Support Group. Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become thin and porous, decreasing bone strength and leading to increased risk of breaking a bone. It’s estimated that one in three women and one in five men will suffer with osteoporosis in their lifetime. The presentation will be interactive and is open to anyone who is living with osteoporosis and who would like to learn more about the role of exercise. The meeting begins at 2 p.m. at the Comox Valley Nursing Centre, 615 10th Street., Courtenay.
nizations, businesses, community leaders, and citizens are working together toward this vision of a community in which all citizens are able to access literacy and essential skills resources, programs, and opportunities to improve their lives and the lives of their families. This September, the Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Association (CVLLA), the Adult Learning Centre and their many partners in literacy will highlight literacy and learning through the second annual Raise-a-Reader campaign. The campaign culminates on Raise-a-Reader Day – Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014. Volunteers wear-
ing bright orange shirts will be out between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. throughout the Comox Valley handing out a special literacy edition in exchange for a donation. The Raise-a-Reader campaign raises awareness of literacy as well as raises money for literacy programs, resources, and services in the Comox Valley. Every penny raised locally goes to local literacy programs. Last year, through local sponsorship, donations, fundraisers, and the Raise-a-Reader Day exchange of the special edition newspapers for donations, the Comox Valley raised over $20,000. The Ministry of Education lev-
Preparing for a Changing World Promoting life skills including self discipline, independence and mastery of critical thinking.
eraged these funds by approximately $10,000 for a total of $30,000. One hundred percent of these funds is directed to local literacy programs and activities in our community. To donate online go to www.raiseareader. com/donate, and click on ‘Comox Valley’ under Fund/Designation. To donate by phone, call 1-866-637READ (7323). For more information contact the Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Association by email at dhoogland@shaw.ca or by phone at 250-8972623. For more information go to the www. canada.com/literacy/ raiseareader/ or www. cvlifelonglearning.ca.
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Entrepreneur looks to make restaurants allergy-aware gies are huge." Aside from restaurants, she says the system can be implemented in hospitals and schools. Cameron has always run her own business. Years back, she opened the Nu-U fitness spa in the Comox Valley. She has also written two
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Susan Cameron was on her way back from Germany several years ago when she collapsed at the Vancouver airport. A couple weeks later, she awoke from an induced coma. Cameron lives with a rare bowel disease called visceral myopathy. She is also anaphylactic to fish and seafood. Determined to find a way to improve the dining out experience for food allergy sufferers, Cameron wanted to design a system to enhance communication between customers and restaurants. After seven years of hard work and honing her concept, the Courtenay entrepreneur launched the FAAST system (Food Allergy Awareness Systems Technology), Wednesday at the Bamboo Garden on Cliffe Avenue. The menu is colourcoded as per five food categories: peanuts
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ith the teachers’ strike looking like it is finally coming to an end, the question needs to be asked: What next? The immediate job, of course, is getting students back behind their desks. That is, assuming both the province and the teachers ratify the tentative agreement reached in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. But in the long term, we need a solution to terminate the seemingly endless labour disputes between the province and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. Students looking forward to graduating this year, after 12 years in the system, have never known an educational environment free from labour strife. They’re not likely to be the last students to be able to claim that. Even as teachers head into classrooms, there is still the issue of class size and composition currently before the B.C. Supreme Court, a legal dispute over contract language the two sides have been squabbling over since 2002. That’s just the latest salvo in over four decades of labour unrest and bickering between the province and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, with more than 50 strikes, lockouts and labour actions since the first province-wide teachers strike in March 1971. Robbing students of education through strikes and lockouts is bad enough, but that much strife is not a record that either the province or the BCTF should be proud of, certainly nothing that would earn either side an A for effort. We’re doing this to protect our student’s education is a catchphrase used by both sides. It’s time to make that principle a reality, rather than just a sound bite. Stop the game-playing and work to build a sustainable relationship between educators and the government, and put an end to the never-ending cycle of disputes. Now that would be a lesson to pass on to the province’s students. -Vernon Morning Star
Record Question of the Week This week: In one of the most one-sided polls ever, 91.7% of respondents do not believe the sentence in the Molly Burton case fit the crime. Next week: Are you at all concerned by the low water level in Comox Lake? Go to www.comoxvalleyrecord.com to vote. Visit our Facebook page for more discussion on the topic. The L’Arche pig roast was a sell-out and raised more than $6,300 for the society, which creates residences and programs for people with developmental disabilities.
Water levels in the Comox Lake are at their lowest in recent history. Still think there’s nothing to all this climate change talk?
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ecause poverty is largely For one thing, when we talk out of sight, out of mind about ‘the poor’, we tend to lump in the Valley, I a whole lot of very difdoubt if most people GUEST COLUMNIST ferent people with difrealize the extent ferent needs into one to which we already category and we fail have social or subsito appreciate the comdized housing here. OGER plexity of the probThe Braidwood lem. Housing for ‘the LBERT project in Courtepoor’ includes market nay has been in the and non-market mostnews a lot lately as a ly rental housing. The social housing project involving working poor can, and some do, the city, but the BC and federal receive rental subsidies geared to governments have been involved their incomes and most of them in providing social housing here live in market housing, some for a long time along with a (the majority in some parts of number of non-profit organizathe Valley) paying most of their tions and some for-profit ones. income on rent. BC Housing reported to me However, ‘the poor’ also recently that, during the 2013/14 include people with addictions fiscal year, “the B.C. government and mental illnesses, people fleeinvested over $3 million to proing domestic abuse, people with vide subsidized housing and rent disabilities, head injuries and/or supplements for more than 690 cognitive issues. households in Courtenay. This Many of these populations includes providing support for need specific housing types more than 400 senior households and supports once housed. and over 230 family households.” Some people require constant In Comox, 150 units received supervision, others just reasonsubsidies or rent supplements, able access to health services. 110 of those are senior houseSome require assisted living or holds and 40 family households. residential care. Dawn to Dawn In Comox there are four units for rents market housing for othpeople with special needs requirerwise homeless people but the ing subsidized assisted living. I social assistance support for a don’t have information for other single individual in BC is $375, parts of the Valley, but there are meaning that the only way to a few units in Cumberland that get people housed in this cirI’m aware of. I don’t know of any cumstance is to have them share in the electoral areas. In any two-bedroom apartments, which case, these numbers apply only of course has its own special to BC Housing subsidized houschallenges. ing. The actual situation in the Supportive housing includes Valley is much more complex. subsidized housing of all kinds.
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Housing with supports is a different type of housing altogether and is sometimes referred to as Housing First. It refers to a situation where housing is found for an otherwise homeless person with the full realization that a home is just the first step in bringing a person out of desperation into a semblance of a ‘normal’ life. Support services must not be far behind in these circumstances. By all accounts, the benefits of this approach are enormous, however, and far outweigh the costs. So, social housing is multidimensional and highly complex. It’s also necessary. One of the pressing issues we face today is the withdrawal of support by the federal government since 1994 for most forms of subsidized housing. Co-op housing will be especially hard hit by the elimination of operating agreements, but over 500,000 Canadians in public and non-profit housing are also being affected now or will be in the near future. We need to ensure that the federal government does not abandon social housing but we can also step up locally to help out in ways that benefit our own community directly. You will have a chance to voice your support for social housing on Nov. 15. Don’t pass it up. Roger Albert is the vice-president of the Comox Valley Social Planning Society and Faculty Emeritus at North Island College. He is a guest columnist for the Comox Valley Record, addressing social issues within the community. His blog, dedicated to the issue, is rogeralbert.org
Molly Burton failed by the justice system Dear editor, I am thoroughly disgusted with the justice system’s failure in the Molly Burton case. The message it sends is revolting. The system seems to cater more towards the offender than
the victim. A reasonable person would assume that if they knocked back some alcohol, got in a car, drove it so poorly as to lose control, knowingly strike a pedestrian, leave them for dead and flee the
scene there would be severe consequences. Apparently not. I am at a loss to describe how I feel about this. Unbelievable. Steve Hawkins Comox
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Mack Laing Heritage Society director misses facts Dear editor, It is unfortunate that Dr. Loys Maingon has taken such a confrontational approach in his Sept. 11 letter to The Record by stating that neighbours of the Baybrook area “don’t have their facts straight”. In fact, Maingon makes claims that are very misleading. He implies that only newer residents have not been consulted. We have lived on Orchard Park Drive. for 18 years and have recently spoken to a number of neighbours. We have yet to find anyone, except a friend of the
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director, who has been consulted by the MLHS. Maingon also claims that over half of the directors are neighbours of Baybrook and “as longtime residents they have taken care to discuss the project with their neighbours.” Only three of
the eight directors are actually living in the area which will be affected by development of the park (from Comox Avenue south, between Filberg and Mack Laing parks). One, the president of the MLHS, has only lived in the neighbourhood for a few months.
Another claim, the glowing endorsement for historical preservation, is not substantiated by the architectural report on the MLHS website. We look forward to attending the planned public tea. If Dr. Maingon might slow his rush to push this proposal through he could take time to learn from residents, some who have spent hours in Mack Laing Park appreciating the quiet beauty of a natural place. It is indeed a wonderful place for people of all ages (and neighbourhoods!) to enjoy. However, without careful
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thought development could easily change this small conserved natural area into a groomed city park. We hope there will be some genuine discussion about creating/protecting a space that respects and inspires an appreciation of history and nature. It is definitely worth walking through the park to read the memorial dedicated to Mack Laing, to get a sense of the man and wonder - what would his wishes for a natural history museum, nature park and bird sanctuary look like? Cathy Cook and Barry Walker Comox
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Tree school founder addresses concerns raised in previous letters RECORD Dear Editor, Thank you for publishing the letters of support and opposition for the Mack Laing Nature ‘Tree’ School. I recognize that this is a sensitive issue and I value the importance of making these concerns public. In addressing Dave McLeod’s initial concern about the state of the Baybrook House, I agree that it needs work to be brought up to code. However, thanks to the professional advice from engineers, contractors and
building consultants, this building can be restored to its original historical state in a reasonable amount of time and within an affordable budget. McLeod’s second point regarding accessibility to the Baybrook House is a valid concern. In addressing this issue, parents would park their cars at the outskirts of the park and walk-in with their child. There are seven parking locations surrounding the
park with 31 designated parking spaces and approximately 40 additional onstreet parking spaces. With no more than a five-minute walk from the furthest parking space to the Baybrook House, parents and children will have the opportunity to spend that time together walking in nature! Thirdly, I appreciate McLeod’s question as to “why does this [pre-school] have to take place on the Mack Laing property” instead of the Filberg Park; however, in grasp-
ing the concept of a nature pre-school, we must understand that this is a type of outdoor education where children are encouraged to play, explore and learn in a forest or natural environment. With this standard in place, the Mack Laing Park is the ideal location, whereas the Filberg Park is a “garden” and does not meet the requirements. I realize that this issue is a concern to several community members and I will do my best to guarantee that
Molly was done wrong by not only the young offender, but the system Dear editor, My heart goes out to Molly Burton, victim of not only an irresponsible driver, but a teenager with the cognitive ‘skills’ of an 11-year old. How does a 16-yearold with the cognitive skills of an 11-year-old get issued a driver’s licence?
Judge Lamperson said that if the teen had stayed with Burton after hitting her she wouldn’t likely have suffered as much as she did. If he had stayed at the scene and called 9-1-1 - or even called 9-1-1 anonymously - Burton might have not only had a different
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Fifteen years ago the Comox Valley opened its heart to welcome 31 refugees who were fleeing the genocide in Kosovo. They were here as a result of a major collaborative cosponsorship between government, church, and private sponsor groups. One week after arrival, a ground swell of cheers and clapping greeted the Kosovo people as they marched in the Canada Day parade carrying a huge banner depicting a 2 headed eagle, the emblem of the Albanian nation, plus giant letters saying THANK YOU CANADA, GOD BLESS YOU! Then... Volunteers from church organizations donated endless hours setting up apartments and town houses with furniture, appliances, clothing, and toys. Valley hospitality was outstanding, offering outings to beaches, fishing trips, farm visits, even an opera and barbeque on Denman Island. Courtenay City Council hosted a special welcoming reception. English Second Language classes were quickly established at Faith Lutheran Church here in Courtenay with later classes set up through North Island College. Many resettlement services continued throughout the following year, including issues around immigration, health, schooling, housing, cultural sensitization, post traumatic counselling, job training and employment. The local sponsoring groups included the following: St John the Divine Anglican Church, Courtenay Four Square Church, St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Harvest Gate
Comox, Black Creek Mennonite Brethren Church, Comox Pentecostal, The Central Evangelical Free Church at North Island College, and the Comox-based Global Justice Committee.
Then... The 31 Kosovars represented eight households, with 29 belonging to one extended family including 13 adult men, nine adult women, and nine children (six boys and three girls). As part of the federal Government commitment, the Kosovo people were to have three options from which to choose once the hostilities had ceased in their homeland: 1. Return to Kosovo if they feel that was in their best interest. 2. Reserve their decision until later on the understanding they had 24 months only to make that decision.
3. Decide to make Canada their home. With much anguished consultation these decisions were made, knowing that the possibility of never seeing each other again was included. Eight chose to return to Kosovo. Most of these were young men desiring to help rebuild their homeland after the ravages of the war. As well, the very elderly also chose to return to the familiar, since adaptation proved much more for them. 21 people chose to stay. These included married couples with young children who chose to build a new life for their children here in Canada.
...And now Now 15 years later, all who stayed have all attained Canadian Citizenship. All of the children have graduated from High School.
Five adults own homes of their own. Eight children have been born in Canada. The eldest brother has established a construction business creating jobs for other Canadians. Considering language and cultural adjustments and recovery from the trauma of war, these amazing people now hold employment in various fields such as landscaping, painting, reception, driving, company supervisor, hairstylist, store manager, homemakers and students. This is indeed a story of courage and resilience; new citizens giving back with gratitude, remembering an outpouring of compassion and generosity from our wonderful Comox Valley Community. Thank you Canada, and God Bless you.
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ACROSS 1 Battery variety, briefly 6 Yellow cheese 10 Vegan diet staple 14 Spotless 19 JPEG, e.g. 20 Aria star 21 Graph line 22 Call opener 23 Matriarch in Genesis 24 Alpaca’s coat 25 Russo of Hollywood 26 Green area in a desert 27 Smitten lady from the U.S.? [1970/1980] 31 No, in Paisley 32 Counterpart of a frat 33 Santa — (hot wind) 34 Desist 35 Order to a Nile reptile to upset a vessel? [1973/1974] 43 Overall fabric 44 Fork over 45 “Twilight” novelist Stephenie 46 Jackson 5 hairstyle 49 Response to “Are you sure?” 51 The, in Arles 52 Wide foot spec 54 Gp. issuing nine-digit IDs 55 Comment to a growing whale? [1974/1955] 60 Sporty car roof option 61 Pax — (uneasy peace) 62 “Scat!” 63 “Stay —!” 64 Dem. rivals 65 Another high body temperature at bedtime? [1985/1978] 71 Kid’s racer 73 Fluffy scarf 74 — T (just so) 75 One-man-army guys 78 Purposes 79 My sweetie Dickinson returned? [1974/1992] 84 Luau paste 85 Top-secret U.S. org. 86 Canonized Mlle. 87 Mineo of Hollywood 88 Constellation with Vega 89 North of Iran-Contra 91 Swiss river to the Rhine 92 “The Waltons” actor Ralph 95 Very uncivilized lasses in Soho? [1988/1986] 103 “L’—!” (“To life!”)
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Hunger Ca++, e.g. — Lingus (Irish carrier) Apply a wall coating in either of two opposite shades? [1966/1991] Gridder Bart Irrefutable Witty Mort Major artery Big crowd Boot securer Genesis twin U-Haul competitor Gather BPOE part Animal lairs Soothes
DOWN 1 Month after Adar 2 Greeting statement in Apple ads 3 Occupation 4 Gel in a petri dish 5 Burst open, as a seedpod 6 1327-77 English king 7 Singer Celine 8 Affirmation 9 Karl of hoops 10 Ice skater Lipinski 11 Plow beasts 12 Fussy 13 Early online newsgroup system 14 Eager volunteer’s cry 15 Stop bugging 16 Additionally 17 Old ring king 18 Refusals 28 Maine — (cat breed) 29 Damage 30 — -di-dah 36 Scent releasers 37 Giant-screen film format 38 Available 39 Acting group 40 Long Island hamlet near Theodore Roosevelt’s estate 41 Fable writer 42 Pitfalls 46 Scottish port 47 Egg — yung 48 Gossipy network 50 Pymt. for a homeowner 51 #1 Beatles hit of 1970 52 Ample, in dialect
53 Town near Florida Gulf Coast University 56 WSW’s opposite 57 Rio dances 58 One, in Bonn 59 Decide (to) 60 One quaking 66 “Game of Thrones” actress Chaplin 67 Dusting cloth 68 — few rounds 69 Montreal Canadiens, to fans 70 Big tank 71 “Wham!” 72 Garlicky mayonnaise 76 Bar code-scanning device: Abbr. 77 Reggae relative 80 “... ere — Elba” 81 To be, in Marseilles 82 “How boring” 83 Iris relative 85 Ones added to the payroll 90 Security checkpoint items 91 Naval officer 93 Helper for Frankenstein 94 Light metal utensils 96 Holm of film 97 Pint-size 98 Wd. division 99 Ribbed 100 Put in a crate 101 Landed Scots 102 Lobby sofa 107 Fosters 108 Prefix with normal 109 Nip’s partner 110 Comb users 111 Kubla — 112 Boxer Oscar de la — 113 — Na Na 114 NFLer Brady
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