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With the hopes of educating rather than enforcing, Comox Valley RCMP Const. Don Sinclair said a recent blitz on distracted driving netted 41 drivers tickets for talking or texting on their mobile device. Monday, police in the area had extra enforcement to remind drivers to leave their phone alone while they drive, he explained. According to ICBC, distracted driving is now the second leading cause of car crash fatalities in the province. Between 2009 and 2013, there were 88 deaths in the province attributed to distracted driving, with 12 of the deaths occurring on Vancouver Island. Sinclair said use of cell phones is becoming more rampant amongst drivers, and drivers should be reminded of certain misconceptions when it comes to mobile devices and driving. “Even talking and holding your phone when it’s on speakerphone is an offence or texting while the car is waiting at an intersection,” he explained. Officers have been catching drivers through strategic means, he noted, with police disguised as ‘squeegee kids’ keeping an eye out for offending drivers. There will be further enforcement throughout the month and year. Sinclair suggested drivers invest in a hands-free Bluetooth option if a phone must be used while driving, pull over to a safe location to answer a call, turn off the phone or, to resist the temptation altogether, place the cell phone in the trunk while driving.

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McClure remembered as a giving man in high school, both attending G.P. Vanier. McClure joined the Cumberland Fire Department in 1985 following a departure from the Valley, and became a Erin Haluschak paramedic. In 2004, McClure was made chief, and his career Record Staff saw him working closely with Described by one of his lon- Schreiner at the Comox Fire gest friends — and fellow fire Training Centre. “He did a lot of officer trainchief — as a man who “would pay it forward; he would help ing here, and served as an people expecting nothing instructor several times,” he in return,” former Cumber- explained. “His passion was auto extriland fire cation. He Chief Ken He cared about his went around McClure the province p a s s e d community; he was never teaching the away Satskills.” urday at in (the job) for himself, Similar to home in he always wanted to help S c h r e i n e r, G o l d e n , out. McClure B.C. where he served Comox fire Chief Gord Schreiner would “pay it forward” and as chief. He was one day shy of his knew it was important to give 56th birthday, and went into back to other departments cardiac arrest at his home and people. “He was really involved with his wife Gaetane by his with youth programs and side. Comox fire Chief Gord Sch- youth camps. He would reiner, who knew McClure always roll up his sleeves and since Grade 5 at Arden Ele- do what you asked him to do,” mentary, said he connected he recalled. He also credits his colwith McClure immediately. “We became best buddies. I league with finalizing the moved here from PEI and he mutual aid agreement with was the kid who embraced me the various fire departments throughout the Comox Valley right away.” When he moved to Comox, during his time as the chair of Schreiner said the two kept the Comox Valley Fire Chiefs in touch, and they reunited Association in 2008/2009 — a

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The discovery of a lost ship from Sir John Franklin’s Arctic expedition is perhaps the biggest breakthrough yet of the ill-fated, 19th century voyage that for years has baffled the public and experts alike – and there’s a Comox Valley tie. In recent years leading up to the Sept. 7 discovery of the wreckage, Courtenay resident Terry Mills had made several trips to Cambridge Bay in Nunavut. The retired engineer was tending to electrical duties on a converted sea trawler searching for the two Franklin ships, the Erebus and the Terror. The trawler — named after late Arctic researcher Martin Bergmann — was towing sonar devices that could scan the bottom of the ocean when the historic discovery was made. “It was a very specific side-scanning device that could take a large swath, down and up the Arctic floor,” said Mills, whose stepson Matt Debicki was also part of the Bergmann crew. Searchers still aren’t sure which ship they have found. “At least they haven’t said yet,” Mills said. “They spent two days diving, but they haven’t made any reports. I think they want to make sure what they say is correct. May or may not know.” Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said the discovery solves one of Canada’s greatest mysteries. “Somebody’s linking it to the greatest archeological find since Tutankhamun,” Mills said. “There were 129 men who died on the Sir Franklin expedition, and they don’t know what happened to most of them.” “Most of that ocean floor is unknown. That’s the beauty of this boat, was that a fishing trawler can go in the shallower depths than the ice breakers can.”

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Author Brenda Corey Dunne was on hand Tuesday at the Comox Library for a book signing/reading of Dependent. Her second novel looks at hardship in a military relationship and addresses sensitive issues that can impact service families. Dunne is married to 19 Wing Commander, Col. Tom Dunne. Blue Heron Books hosted the event.

Jobs: McRae issues a corporate challenge Con’t from A1 He issued a challenge to every business person he can find to consider hiring persons with disabilities. He suggests those already doing so should brag a bit. “There is going to be an advantage for all individuals, and maybe they’ll inspire the business person around the corner. Or maybe someone in another town, or another franchisee, or another new startup, or someone to start their own business. There are huge opportunities.” McRae thanked local employment agencies and other attendees for knowing what he should have known 20 years ago. “We have to do better. Everybody is trying to move in that direction. I say those things not lightly.” B.C. aims to have the highest national labour participation rate for people with disabilities by 2024. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Comox Valley Citizens on Patrol celebrates 25 years of aiding the authorities Submitted The Comox Valley Citizens on Patrol are celebrating their 20th year as a volunteer organization in the Comox Valley on Sept. 25, 2014. The Comox Valley Citizens on Patrol Society are extra eyes and ears for the local RCMP department. They are a group of citizens concerned about the area they

live in. They patrol from Fanny Bay to Oyster River documenting vehicles and watching for suspicious activity. CVCOPS play a big role in working with ICBC to help with stolen autos as well. They have been supplied with a program called SARS (Stolen Auto Recovery System) where a car on patrol can take a unit out and input licence plates to try and help recover stolen autos.

In one year they helped recover at least five stolen vehicles in the Valley. When the RCMP receives a complaint about speeding in your area, one of the avenues they have open to them is to enlist the help of the COPS to operate the speed board which is referred to as Speed Watch. These are just a few things that this organization does but in order to do all of these suc-

cessfully they need volunteers. In 2013 their volunteers, which consist of 35 members, did a total of 13,456 hours and drove 53,246 kilometres. In their 2012-2013 seasons Comox Valley Citizens on Patrol Society assisted police in the Comox Valley area with 35 members volunteering their spare time of at least two shifts a month for about eight hours. With over 13,000 hours these

volunteers helped our local RCMP find people that were lost, helped find vehicles the RCMP were looking for and overall looked out for the safety in your neighbourhood by being the extra eyes and ears in your community. The Comox Valley RCMP wish to thank all these dedicated volunteers for the time they put in to make the Comox Valley a better place to live. –RCMP

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Cruiser hit & run Police are investigating a hit and run accident involving one of their marked police cars. The police car in question was parked in the parking lot at Ford Cove Harbour when someone ran into it causing damage to the headlight and the front end. This investigation is continuing.

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Telethon seeing double for its poster child this year

Adorable twins the faces of 39th annual Children’s Telethon Scott Stanfield Record Staff

This year’s Children’s Telethon poster features Micah and Rivers Kang, twin boys from Comox who are just 11 months of age. As child ambassadors, they are the face of the event that represents upwards of 800 children, youth and families served by the Comox Valley Child Development Association. The boys were born five weeks early — Rivers weighed four pounds, 12 ounces and Micah five pounds, nine ounces — but their mother, SaraLynn, figures they have nearly caught up to their peers. “They’re moving around like crazy, getting close to walking,” she said. “It’s pretty incredible.

Actually now, I wouldn’t have it any other way.” She and husband Daniel have benefited from the CVCDA program that helps premature children. Sara-Lynn found the baby group a helpful way to meet other parents in similar situations. “We could talk about things that I guess other moms wouldn’t talk about the same way because our children were not at the same level. They’ve had some different complications, and they may have had some extra challenges to overcome at such a young age. “It was just a privilege that they asked the boys to be on the poster,” added Sara-Lynn, who works as a counsellor. “I know how important their role is in a lot of families with kids that have special needs or need a little extra support that they’re not going to get elsewhere.” The telethon is in its 39th year. It takes place Nov. 2 at the Sid Williams Theatre. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Micah and Rivers Kang of Comox benefited from the CVCDA program for premature babies. They have been selected as this year’s “poster babies” for the Children’s Telethon (bottom left). Photo Submitted

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Return of Steller Jays sign of changing seasons

he first sign that fall and winter tions returning to sea level in the winare just around the corner, is the ter. They will boldly approach campers and picnic sites aggressively demandreturn of the Steller Jays. ing or helping themselves to food that Common visitors to the backyard feeders, they announce their presence may be left unattended. with loud raucous squawks. Blue Jays Nuts, acorns, berries, seeds, eggs (only found east of the Rockies), Steller and young chicks make up this jay’s Jays, crows and ravens are all part of diet, they will also scavenge for fat the “corvid” family of birds. These birds and meat from an animal carcass. are considered the most Extra food will be stored intelligent and adaptable and hidden in a cache that Mars Moment family of birds in the will help them survive the world. winter months; they are Steller Jays are strikparticularly partial to suet andy ingly beautiful with black feeders. heads, necks and upper In the last few weeks, airfield bodies; their iridescent Steller Jays have been blue wing feathers are returning to our local tipped with a barred patareas. They are often seen tern and their bellies are dark blue. in small flocks. They watch out for each Unmistakable are the black crest other if danger approaches by noisily feathers on their heads which can be “mobbing” the intruder. raised or lowered depending on their M.A.R.S. does not often rescue disposition. Short rounded wings and these birds and those we do see are a a rounded tail provide jays with great result of human intervention. In late agility and manoeuvrability when nego- August M.A.R.S. received a call from tiating their way through the forest. well-meaning people who found a baby Vocally the Steller Jay is one of birdSteller Jay and attempted to raise it lands most accomplished mimic, reproin captivity. When they finally realized ducing a variety of calls including that they were actually harming the bird of the red tailed hawk and warbling rather than helping it, they brought songbirds. Found along the edges of it to our centre. Other than failing to the coniferous forests, these birds are thrive and losing its fear of humans, the particularly visible in summer months. jay was deemed releasable after it was Locally they will move to higher elevaisolated from humans, and happily it

Steller Jays have black heads, necks and upper bodies; their blue feathers are tipped with a barred pattern. Photo Submitted

A relative of the Steller Jay, the Gray Jay is also preparing for winter. It is very tempting to feed these wild birds but they need to store their winter food and an ample supply of nutritious food is critical to their survival. If you want to enjoy the winter visitors in your backyard, make sure feeders are cleaned regularly: the “corvid” family of birds are potential carriers of several diseases that can be transferred to humans. Remember to be extra careful when driving at night, expect wildlife on the roads. To report injured or abandoned wildlife please call 1-250-337-2021. For further information and upcoming events please visit our website at www.wingtips.org. Sandy Fairfield is the educational co-ordinator for the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS). The MARS column appears every second Thursday.

was successfully released. Designated as B.C.’s provincial bird, Steller Jays are also protected under the Federal Migratory Bird Convention Act and the Provincial Wildlife Act. With the fall rapidly changing to winter, more Steller Jays will be arriving into backyards to dine at the feeders. Many people also enjoy the last of the fall colours which often involves a trip up into the mountains.

Annual meeting set for CV Hospice Society The Annual General nity for you to discuss your renovation and additional Meeting of the Comox Val- thoughts and ideas regard- space. Thanks to the tireless ley Hospice Society will be ing hospice palliative care efforts of our community and held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, with members of the board the innovative partnership 7 p.m. at the Old House Spa of directors and to catch up between Comox Valley Hospice Society, and Resort. We would encourage St. Joseph’s all members, volunGeneral HosIt is a great opportunity for you to teers and individuals pital, the interested in hospice discuss your thoughts and ideas regardSJGH Foundation, The palliative care in ing hospice palliative care with members Views and the Comox Valley to of the board of directors ... Island Health attend. This meeting offers we are the the forum for election first commuof new directors of the Soci- with many of the other fan- nity to receive operational ety, presentation of the 2013 tastic CVHS volunteers. funding for a residential hosImmediately following pice from the health authorannual report and financials, and updates on the the business meeting, there ity on Vancouver Island. The accomplishments and future will be a presentation on opening is scheduled for of hospice palliative care in the new residential hospice April 1, 2015. the Comox Valley. In addi- for the Comox Valley includPlease make every effort tion, it is a great opportu- ing the actual plans for the to attend this very impor-

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Ripening fruits and veggies bring along vinegar flies A

long with the ripening food source. A further four days, harvested bounty on the kitchen fruits and vegetables at or less, and a new generation of table, watch that the items in harvest time come some adult flies are born. the bottom of the bowl are not pests, one of which is the vinegar These guys become sexually getting soft and liquefying. fly. Attracted to over-ripe and fer- active in about two days and will Placing a dish of apple cider menting produce, they can be mate more than once in their vinegar beside bowls of fruit, or a real nuisance in lifelong objective in in my case, tomatoes, attracts the kitchen. laying about 500 the flies and drowns them. A Duchess of Dirt Commonly eggs. The whole quarter to a third of a cup of vinegar is sufficient. Adding a few called "fruit flies" cycle from adult to drops of dish soap will coat their by many, vinegar adult can be comeslie pleted in eight to wings to ensure no escapees. flies are, in fact, 10 days. But, if all else fails, the smaller and a difox ferent species from So how to deal vacuum cleaner scoops them up the "true fruit fly". with this populaadmirably. tion explosion in the kitchen? Entomologists have classified Not to sound more depressing, I should mention one other, They say cleanliness is next to them as Drosophila and there recently introduced, member flylessness. Implementing good are more than 1,500 species of this fly genus, Drosophila sanitary practices is essential to worldwide within this genus. suzukii or spotted wing Dro("True fruit flies" are in the fam- vinegar fly control. Process ripe ily Tephriditae.) sophila. produce as quickly as possible. While small enough to Originally native to China Check stored vegetables such squeeze through mesh screens, and Japan, this species has as potatoes, onions and winter vinegar flies usually hitch a been making its way around the squashes frequently for any ride indoors on the produce. world in shipments of produce. spoilage. Rinse beer cans out. They seem to delight in hanging Clean drain pipes regularly with First identifications in North around the fruit bowl but will America were made in 2008 in baking soda and vinegar to get also eat and breed in potatoes, California. Since then, it has rid of the scum. Keep a lid on onions and in the flesh exposed spread across the United States the compost bucket under your by cracks in the skin of overripe and into Canada. Specifically in sink. Keep fruit in the fridge. tomatoes. If you like to have a display of B.C., spotted wing Drosophila The young larvae feed on yeast so the adult flies will breed in any soured and decaying substance. The list includes fermenting, liquefying produce in compost buckets and garbage cans, remnants of liquid in the bottom of beer cans, wet mops and the build-up of gelatinous scum that often lines our drain pipes. Sounds disgusting, doesn’t it? However, there is some good news. While in theory vinegar flies can transmit disease because they alight on both contaminated and clean surfaces, scientists have not found any evidence to support this. It seems that this tiny fly is simply a nuisance. But what a nuisance! At room temperature, larval development is accomplished in under a week, Hummingbirds are proving to be dedicated predators to usually around four days. Newly emerged larvae feed pesky vinegar flies. Photo Submitted on the liquid before crawling out to pupate in a drier part of the

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y 12-year-old daugh- conscious of their bodies and ter is worried about afraid of being fat. being fat (even though Teenage girls are the she isn't). She cries about population most diagnosed this almost every day and I with an eating disorder try to comfort her to no avail. (this doesn’t preclude young She seems preoccupied with males, however, as the rates how she looks of disordered eating and poor body and how much Consult a image rise due to she weighs. She increased societal sometimes refus- Counsellor es to eat because pressures on men she doesn’t want to look a certain to get fat, then way). Dissatisfaceslie tion with their other times, she bodies may begin eats far more ells around puberty as than the rest of they become more us. Aside from aware of their it being hard to watch my child suffer, this is appearance and peer approval causing a problem for the rest becomes paramount. From severely restrictof the family. Meal times are not fun in our house. When ing calories and overeating school starts, I will talk to the to binging and purging, or school counsellor, but I was obsessions with avoiding hoping you would have some “unhealthy” foods, disordered suggestions for us in the mean- eating comes in many packtime. ages and can have the same negative effect on health. I commend you for reaching For parents, it is important out for support and informato educate yourself about eattion and thank you for sharing disorders and body image ing your experience. Your for teens so you can spot the daughter sounds like she warning signs and seek support if necessary. The chalis struggling with her body lenge is in managing your image and adopting some abnormal eating behaviours as For parents, it is important to a way to cope. Watching someeducate yourself about eating disone you love go orders and body image for teens so through this is difficult and can you can spot the warning signs and be stressful for seek support if necessary. the family. Sadly, there are many fear for the child’s health parents, families, and children while providing a supportive facing these same challenges. and non‐judgmental relationSocial pressure to be thin ship. affects everyone in one way or Take care in the manner another and with social media you speak to your daughter sending these messages by about this issue. You are the minute, it requires superlikely to be more successful human strength to avoid its if you keep your fear under effect. Even increased health wraps and avoid statements consciousness in our society such as “You just need to eat.” and a focus on low‐fat can Instead, try using an “I” stateplace pressure on kids. It is ment such as “I am concerned no wonder children are more about you because you aren’t

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that everyone is an “expert” at everything, whether it be a teacher, doctor, nurse, police officer etc. Unless you are thoroughly educated and trained in these fields you need to re-think your positions with regard your comments. I’m afraid you have behaved exactly as the governments of today want you to. No matter what the issue, their media propaganda has successfully divided and conquered the public. We are exactly where they want us to be; at each others’ throats, so that they can carry on with their own agenda behind the scenes without any public interference.

THE MORE WEIRD behaviour I

see, the less I understand people. This message is to the two middle-aged dark-haired men and one woman, with the shopping cart and large plastic bags filled with bottles, who ran down 5th Street around 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13. I’d like to know why you dumped sexual lubricant all over the handlebars of my bike, which was chained to the fence outside Shipwrecked Beads. Obviously it wasn’t because you were jealous, because my 25-year-old transportation is covered in rust and held together with electrical tape. It probably wasn’t a personal vendetta either, since I didn’t recognize any of you and it is unlikely any of you three have ever met me. While I heard the “clang” when you hit the chain link fence with your projectiles, I had no idea what you had done until I leaned over to unlock my bike and got your stinky red goo all over my hands, shirt, and the beautiful necklace I’d just finished making for myself. Write in and please tell the rest of us what motivated you to ruin my day.

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3) The residents of Baybrook Drive and Orchard Park Drive will be most affected by the proposed development. Two of the eight MLHS directors live on these streets. The rest of the residents are almost unanimously opposed. 4) Generating revenue from a variety of commercial enterprises is the only way this development can possibly succeed without tax dollars. According to the 2014 MLHS report, these will include a pre-school, school tours, a bed and breakfast, guided group walks, a meeting/conference centre, and visitors in residence. Pre-schoolers do not walk or cycle to class, school groups travel by school bus, and out-of-town conservation tourists will travel by car. The narrow streets in this area have no sidewalks, limited parking, and are not designed for heavy daily traffic. 5) The Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary is a dubious comparison. It was established almost 40 years ago on a large rural property. It includes a parking lot and bus stop, and is bordered by the Lochside Trail (cycling) and the Pat Bay Highway. Over half of the Swan Lake’s 2012 Operating Revenue ($310,000) came from the municipality of Saanich and the Sanctuary needs over $700,000 to repair aging infrastructure (Victoria News, Oct. 30, 2013). 6) Nobody is trying to “force” anything on the Filberg. People are merely pointing out that the Filberg already has structurally sound buildings, covered areas, toilet and kitchen facilities, parking, access to public transportation, and proximity to the beach and Mack Laing Park. Duplicating these facilities in a quiet residential neighborhood would be excessively disruptive, fiscally irresponsible, and probably illegal.

THE VILLAGE OF Cumberland

did not “invite” the Hell’s Angels to “spend a weekend in our town”. They attended a Motorcycle Rally in the Village of Cumberland as vendors. The Village of Cumberland is not part of the committee which organizes the Cumberland Motorcycle Rally. There are a lot of “not nice people” in the Comox Valley. The Canadian Charter/ Constitution provides all Canadians with the “right to associate”. All Canadians have the same rights, except as restricted by courts from time to time. This enables all Canadians to travel about Canada as they please, whether they are the Hell’s Angels, politicians, the P.M., Mike Duffy, polluters of the environment, rip off artists, drunk drivers, released prisoners, politicians, saints or sinners. We are still a free and democratic society.

A QUESTION FOR the outliers. They are the people that live outside the boundaries of Courtenay and you only hear from them through letters to the editor when a civic election is imminent and they wish to offer their opinion regarding the campaign. Considering they are not citizens or taxpayers of the city I really can’t understand what their motivation might be. Perhaps because their districts historically are just acclaimed and they don’t get to vote period or just plain partisan politics. Why they believe that anyone who can vote would be interested in what they are thinking is a puzzle. Personally I can only say that I usually don’t take much stock in advice for open heart surgery from my plumber, consult on brain surgery with my auto mechanic, take much stock of the opinion of a rock singer regarding oil sands or see much upside to taking election advice from people who don’t even live here. However if their egos tell them that someone wants to read what they have to say they should probably go for it if for no other reason than they will probably add a comedic component to a process that most Courtenay voters don’t take very seriously anyway.

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East Courtenay fire training ground site clearing underway Submitted The Courtenay Fire Department training ground in East Courtenay has taken another step forward, as tree cutting and site preparation began this week. The 3.36-acre property is locat-

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The Annual General Meeting of Comox Valley Multicultural Society will be held Sunday, Sept. 28, 4:30 p.m. at the Elks Hall at 231 Sixth St. in Courtenay. Among the itinerary will be the election of a new board for the upcoming term. Following the meeting, the fall harvest family potluck will start at 6 p.m. The potluck is open to the entire community. It is not necessary to be a CVMISS member. All that is asked is to contribute to the potluck theme by bringing a plate of food — enough for your family to share with others. Tea and coffee will be provided. There will also be entertainment provided. Music, dance, culture-sharing and a few members will share their experiences after landing in Canada. “Learning from each other always is a right way to know and communicate better, please come out and enjoy a fun family potluck,” said CVMISS spokesperson Jin Lin in a press release. “Comox Valley Multicultural Society is an organization focused on multiculturalism. It provides a platform to bring people together. We respect people with different cultures, races and religions — let’s bring harmony and happiness to our community all –CVMISS together.”

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At age seven, Vivian Douglas hung some velvet curtains on the family clothesline to direct her first play. This fall, Courtenay Little Theatre’s Enchanted April will be her 46th production as a director. The romantic comedy opens at the Sid Williams Theatre on Oct. 3. “The cast is lovely,” says Douglas. “There are some new faces to Courtenay Little Theatre but everyone has some stage background. And it was exciting to see so many new faces at auditions. When there’s a lot of talent sometimes you have to make casting decisions based who will work best opposite this person or that one.”

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Enchanted April’s Italian maid Constanza (Adele Bailey, left back row) consults with her serving staff (Kari Larsen and Bill Harrower) as Lady Caroline (Jackie Leung, right) and Englishwoman Lotty (Brianna Mason) discuss the joys of escaping dreary England for a month in an Italian villa. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Based on a novel by Elizabeth von Arnim, Enchanted April is the story of two British housewives who escape rainy England to spend a month in an Italian Act two is set on the terrace of a castle castle. Their getaway plans don’t include in sunny Italy. husbands and the sudden appearance “The cast keeps requesting field trips of spouses causes unexpected complica- to Italy for research,” says Douglas with tions. a smile. “Although that isn’t possible, we “I don’t want to give too much away do have a cast member who lived in Italy but there are some amusing misunder- for six months, which is perfect as all her standings and catastrophes,” says Doug- lines are in Italian.” las. “Matthew Barber, the playwright, used a delicate touch to introduce some Bringing the script to life elements of farce.” “The dialogue in a play often doesn’t As director, Douglas’s goal is to bring give a lot of clues as to why someone to life what’s on the page. is reacting in a certain way,” she adds. “You have to have a vision to make “The cast and I all read the novel so that it work,” she explains. “The challenge really helped with the characwith Enchanted April is to terization.” mesh the comic and poiBehind the scenes crews are gnant. In the first act we adding those special touches use four chairs to create that make each Courtenay the scenes, while the second Little Theatre production so set is much more natural. I special. have to work with the two “We have some very seacontrasting emotions and soned people, such as Maybeth two totally different sets to Hoagland and Terry Penney, form a cohesive whole.” producing Enchanted April But Douglas has a and we’re incredibly fortuwealth of experience to nate to have visual artist Kari draw from. Raised in BritGlass painting the set,” Dougain, she obtained an honlas adds. “She’s doing a great ours degree in drama at VIVIAN DOUGLAS job of painting what looks like Manchester University folthe bricks of a centuries-old lowing that with postgradcastle.” uate theatre studies in Manchester and The first act takes place in London. at Goldsmiths’ College, London. Numerous scene changes are accomAs a former actor in the UK, Douglas plished by moving tables and chairs worked with actors and directors from around to generate the ambiance of a The Royal Shakespeare Company, The fashionable ladies club, church vestry Old Vic and others. and so on. One of her fondest memories is of

her first professional experience playing alongside Vanessa Redgrave in the 69 Theatre Company’s production of Daniel Deronda. “I only had a small role but I learned so much watching Vanessa and everyone else,” recalls Douglas. After immigrating to Canada, Douglas ran the drama department at North Island Secondary School and had the pleasure of seeing several students go on to professional careers. Douglas moved to the Comox Valley nine years ago and wasted no time joining Courtenay Little Theatre. “They’re great to work with,” she says. “So professional and we all have so much fun.” The award-winning community theatre’s upcoming production won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New American Play in 2003 and was nominated for two Tony Awards the same year. nytheatre.com wrote, “Enchanted April is that rarity: a play where every single element falls perfectly into place... leaves you positively glowing.” Enchanted April runs at the Sid Oct. 3, 4, 9-11 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on Oct. 5. Tickets, available at the theatre, are $22 for evening performances and $20 for the matinee. Or you can purchase a package deal for all three Courtenay Little Theatre upcoming productions and receive $5 off the price of each ticket. For more info visit www.sidwilliamstheatre.com or www.courtenaylittletheatre.com.

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Checo Tohomaso brings Motown to the Valley members, $28 for general public, $18 for students and groups of 10 or more. Members can add this show to a ‘4 or more’ pack for just $18. Purchase in person at the Ticket Centre Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., by phone 250-338-2430, or online at sidwilliamstheatre.com.

Submitted He’s toured with such greats as Marvin Gaye, The Commodores, and Lionel Ritchie, and now Checo Tohomaso’s bringing the Victoria Soul Gospel Choir with him for a live show at the Sid Williams Theatre on Saturday Sept. 27, as part of the theatre society’s Blue Circle Series. The Victoria Soul Gospel Choir and Checo Tohomaso, a professional musician and the choir’s enthusiastic director, blend Motown, R&B, and Afro-American gospel in five-part harmony with choreography. Their live show features a dynamic energy that is infectious. Soul gospel has its roots in the early 20th century black community of the United States, and as it gained popularity inspired many other music styles such as current pop music and funk. Checo Tohomaso was born in Florida and raised in Hawaii and Japan. Tohomaso’s musical journey began in early childhood where his first performances were as a member of a church choir. The son of an AfricanAmerican Christian mother and Peruvian/ African-American Jewish father, he grew up surrounded by different styles of ethnic music. When asked how his passion for Gospel music began, Tohomaso points out “90 per cent of American soul, R&B, and jazz singers have their musical foundation

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Checo Tohomaso & the Victoria Soul Gospel Choir bring the Motown sound to the Sid Williams Theatre Sept. 27. Photo Submitted singing Gospel music in the church and I was heavily influenced by those artists at a very early age.” Tohomaso has entertained with many notable performers throughout his career. He was honoured to play keyboards, percussion and sing background vocals for the last European tour of Motown legend Marvin Gaye. As a keyboard player and background vocalist for the Green Machine, the band providing the sound for The Commodores and Lionel Ritchie, and

he continued to tour the world extensively until Expo ’86 brought Tohomaso to Vancouver. Following Expo ’86, Tohomaso toured the Canadian school system exposing youth to ethnic and soul music. In addition, he worked extensively with the First Nations population to provide positive motivation, from the perspective of a person of colour, and deliver messages of staying in school, staying off drugs, and racial tolerance. Tohomaso’s current focus is to com-

municate the positive, healing qualities of soul music to as many people as possible. In order to achieve his goal of “bringing soul to the city”, Tohomaso also coaches soul, R&B, gospel and light jazzstyle vocals, and teaches both keyboards and bass to students from across the lower mainland. As part of his work with the Victoria Soul Gospel Choir, he travels to Victoria from Vancouver every other Tuesday for rehearsals. Tickets for this Blue Circle Series performance are $23 for

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Greenhough’s most recent work to be exhibited at Pearl Ellis Gallery Submitted The Pearl Ellis Gallery invites the public to attend an exhibition of Gordon Greenhough’s paintings. The exhibit runs from Sept. 30 to Oct. 19 and showcases more than 20 original watercolours on paper and seven acrylic canvases. Greenhough has been painting for more than 40 years, primarily in Alberta and British Columbia. His watercolours are a reflection of his solitary nature and deep appreciation for the quieter moments of life. Since moving to the Comox Valley in 2004, Greenhough has taken his inspiration from images and scenes close to home. The Lazo Marsh Conservation Area has been a favourite muse. His work often shows a fascination for wetlands, plant growth, and the ferns and mossy areas of the forest. At different times of the year these scenes take on very different characteristics: colour, lighting and accessibility. This exhibition is primarily a compilation of his work done over the last four years. The most recent works are done with acrylic paint moving into a more impressionistic or abstract style. Greenhough says his intention is to draw the viewer into a particular space and share an experience or make a connection in some intimate way. “The contrast of the grand open skies of the foothills and the dense rain forests of Vancouver Island has enabled me to appreciate the play between light and shadow,” he says. “I especially value the way a heavy canopy opening can spotlight a tiny leaf or send a shaft of light through to the forest floor.” The reflections in water and the challenges this provided in watercolour painting inspired Greenhough to create a number of harbour scenes in addition to those of the marshes and waterways. The textures of rust and peeling paint, the effects of salt water, sails and heavy rope influence his desire to precipitate pigments and stain paper in rich colour. The public is invited to the Pearl Ellis Gallery to meet and talk to the artist on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2-4 p.m. The gallery is located at 1729 Comox Ave. The Gallery will be open to the public every day from 10 am to 4 p.m., and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. but will be closed on Mondays. FMI go to www.pearlel(MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX lisgallery.com.

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Two exhibits open at CVAG Friday Submitted The Comox Valley Art Gallery will be abuzz Friday evening to celebrate the opening of two new exhibits – including a members show that attracted more than 100 submissions – and an ongoing participatory make-art project. The opening reception will start at 7 p.m., but members of the public are invited to arrive earlier starting at 6 p.m. to participate in an all-ages art making that responds to the theme “(hanging) by a thread.”

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Participation project Throughout the exhibit the public is invited to participate in a collaborative make-art project. Art-making materials will be provided in the George Sawchuk gallery, and people are invited to respond to

the theme “(hanging) by a thread”. Artists Sarah Bergeron, Fiona Thomson and Lukas Roy have seeded the project with their own experiments, and will periodically install the public contributions in CVAG’s George Sawchuk gallery. CVAG curator Angela Somerset says response to the call for submissions to the members show has been overwhelming. “At more than 100 submissions by local artists, this is the largest response we’ve experienced,” she said. “We’re very excited by this level of participation.” The make-art project and the exhibits will be open during gallery hours, Tuesday to Saturday from 10

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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.

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was about 12 lbs and told him I hadn’t had a bite for the past hour. He smiled, wished me good luck and warned me to be careful, as there has been bears in the area including a grizzly. I smiled and said thanks. Two minutes after he left, I was looking over my shoulder every thirty seconds. I decided to pack up and try somewhere else. I climbed back into my truck and proceeded down the road. The conditions were very dusty and the narrow logging road was covered in a heavy coating of dust. A short way up the road I felt a sneeze coming on. I pulled over and proceeded to sneeze. The vehicle windows were down and it was loud enough to echo through the dust covered tall grass to the left of me. To my surprise, a black bear stood up in the tall grass. He must have been two metres tall judging from the height of my truck. The massive bear strained to see through the dust and make out where the noise came from, lifting his noise in an attempt to pick up my scent. I watched him for about a minute although it seemed like an hour had past. As quickly as he popped up, he was down again and out of sight. I wanted to make sure he was gone before I moved on, so I gave a toot on my horn. Up goes the massive bear again looking around. He was a lot closer this time, so I laid into the horn and revved up my engine. At first he continued to stand tall but soon realized it wasn’t worth the effort to continue. He darted off and I watched him head back towards the river. I continued on the road for another 10 minutes and

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Locals take top spots at Cumberland MOMAR Comox Valley racers took was also impressed. “As top spots at the oversold always, the race was chalAtmosphere Mind Over lenging but an absolute Mountain Adventure Race blast as well,” said Crowe. (MOMAR) Sept. 20 in Cum“We knew the kayak was berland. our weakest leg, so the goal The overall winners of was just to not lose too the 50km Enduro course much time from the early were Brad Crowe and Clay leaders. We held on OK, and Ward of Courtenay with a then things felt like they time of 4:53:57. were just clickComox’s Ryan ing into place Stuart placed once we hit the The dream second overall mountain bike and first in the was definitely to and trekking solo male cate- get the overall stages. gory, coming in win, so I am super “Definitely at 5:00:29. Vic- excited that we the experitoria’s Shane ence of having R u l j a n c i c h were able to win done the race placed third the race this year. several times, overall and secas well as havond in the solo ing some local Brad Crowe trail knowlmale category in 5:08:15. edge, were Ward said huge in how the race was tough but the day came together for incredible. “Everything us,” he added. was tough - there wasn’t a “I started racing as a single easy moment, but [it team of two, then for the was] by far and away the last two years I raced as a best run race from start to solo and placed third overfinish that I’ve ever been all. The dream was definiteat,” says Ward. ly to get the overall win, so “[The day] was unbe- I am super excited that we lievable - the sponsors, the were able to win the race course, pizza and waffles at this year.” the finish line, the post-race Race director Bryan medal. I can’t wait for next Tasaka describes this year’s year.” race as “exceptional,” with Crowe, competing in his a few MOMAR firsts. “The fifth Cumberland MOMAR, weather was perfect, spirits

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This year’s Cumberland MOMAR once again presented competitors with a challenging course that tested their strength and endurance. PHOTO BY DAVE SILVER were high and the course was perfectly challenging,” says Tasaka. “We had four paddle boarders for the first time at a MOMAR, and a team from the Cowichan Valley paddled a dugout, which brought a cool new element to the race. “The toughest part of the course seemed to be the hike-a-bike portions,” says

Tasaka. “There were two of them in the Enduro course, requiring racers to carry their bikes up Miner’s Trail and Nikkei Mountain.” Norm Thibault and Wendy Simms of Nanaimo placed first in the team of two, co-ed category, with a time of 5:31:57, while North Vancouver’s Aimee Dunn placed first in the solo

female category coming in at of 6:27:48. The first team of four to cross the finish line (6:29:57) was team Mooseknuckles with Richard Huggins of Ladysmith, Kevin Pond of Nanoose Bay, Dew Brunton of Victoria and Justin Barr of Nanaimo. The Enduro course started with a 10km paddle on

Comox Lake, followed by an 8km trek from the Cumberland Lake Campground, up the mountain then back down to downtown Cumberland. From there, teams began a 7km mountain bike ascent to Bucket Lake. Once at the top, racers changed back into their running shoes for another 8km trek, searching for seven more checkpoints. The final stage was a 17km cross-country mountain bike ride, ending in downtown Cumberland. The Sport course included all the same elements, just 20km shorter. Courtenay’s Eric Blakey and Julien White of Comox took first place overall in the 30km Sport course with a time of 4:34:21. Second place went to Scott Pearce and Virgil Hawkes of Victoria, coming in at 4:47:35. Courtenay’s Cheryl and James Glennie came in third overall and first in the co-ed category, with a time of 4:54:07. North Vancouver’s Jennifer Mckenzie and Katie Bennett placed first in the female category, crossing the finish line at 5:35:34. For more information visit www.mindovermountain.com. – Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race

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Final Standings Team W L T Pt Madman McKay 15 1 0 30 Solo La Puntita 12 4 0 24 Seeco Slammers 12 4 0 24 Watson & Ash 11 4 1 23 West Coast Grind 11 5 0 22 Steamers 7 9 0 14 Smokin’ Woodys 5 9 2 10 Griffin Ball Busters 3 12 1 7 Coco Loco’s 1 15 0 2 Misfits 1 15 0 2 Sept. 14 Madman McKay Jays 9 Solo La Puntita 6, Madman McKay Jays 12 Steamers 2, La Puntita 16 West Coast Grinders 15, Slammers 14 Smokin’ Woodys 12, Slammers 24 Misfits 5, Watson & Ash Grabbers 14 Steamers 7, Watson & Ash Grabbers 22 Coco Loco’s 2, Grinders 27 Griffin Ball Busters 2, Coco Loco’s 16 Misfits 14, Smokin’ Woodys 13 Ball Busters 8

Team W L T Pt CVUSC Revolution 3 0 0 9 Cermaq Outlaws 3 0 0 9 Bandits 2 1 0 6 Shooters 2 1 0 6 Oceanside 2 1 0 6 Courtenay Kickers 1 1 1 4 Port Alberni 1 2 0 3 Nanaimo Wheatys 0 2 1 1 Nanaimo 0 3 0 0 River City FC 0 3 0 0 Sept. 21 Cermaq Outlaws 2 River City FC 0, Nanaimo 1 Oceanside 2, Comox Valley Shooters 3 Nanaimo Wheatys 2, Marine Harvest Bandits 5 Port Alberni 0, CVUSC Revolution 6 Courtenay Kickers 1

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Final Standings Tier 1 Team W L T Pt Sock-its 12 1 1 25 Heatas 12 2 0 24 DLBs 7 7 0 14 Tuls 6 6 2 14 Fun Bunch 6 8 0 12 Victorious Secret 5 8 1 11 Divers 3 10 1 7 Ball Busters 2 11 1 5 Tier 2 Team W L T Pt Baller Girls 12 2 0 24 Avengers 9 4 1 19 Malfunctions 9 5 0 18 HDF 9 5 0 18 Chevron Fudds 4 8 2 10 Starlets 4 9 1 9 Stikky Mitts 4 10 0 8 Peelers 3 11 0 6 Sept. 10 Tier 1 DLBs 21 Fun Bunch 13, Victorious Secret 16 Ball Busters 16, Heatas 15 Tuls 0, Sock-its 26 Divers 6 Tier 2 Malfunctions 21 Purple Peelers 6, Chevron Fudds 23 Starlets 8, HDF 20 Baller Girls 7, Avengers 17 Daryl Robbins CGA Stikky Mitts 13 Sept. 8 Tier 1 Divers 24 Ball Busters 23, Fun Bunch 20 Victorious Secret 17, Sock-its 18 Tuls 6, DLBs 21 Heatas 17 Tier 2 Avengers 15 Malfunctions 10, HDF 16 Purple Peelers 10, Baller Girls 16 Starlets 4, Stikky Mitts 18 Chevron 7

VISL DIV. 1 Team W L T Pt Cowichan FC 3 0 0 9 Saanich Fusion 3 0 0 9 Bays United 2 1 0 6 Lakehill McLaren 2 1 0 6 Gorge FC 1 0 2 5 Vic West 1 1 1 4 Westcastle United 1 2 0 3 Castaways 0 2 1 1 Nanaimo United 0 3 0 0 Comox Valley 0 3 0 0 Sept. 21 Comox Valley United 1 (Kyle Bate) Bays United Liquor Plus 2 (Paul Vandenboomen, Kelsey Louie) Sept. 28 Comox Valley United vs. Castaways FC 2:15 p.m. @ Valley View

HOCKEY VIJHL North Division Team W L T OTL Pt Campbell R. 6 0 0 0 12 Nanaimo 5 1 0 1 11 Comox Valley 2 2 1 1 6 Oceanside 1 6 0 0 2 South Division Team W L T OTL Pt Westshore 6 1 0 0 12 Kerry Park 4 2 0 1 9 Victoria 3 1 1 0 7 Saanich 0 4 0 1 1 Peninsula 0 6 0 0 0 Sept. 20 Comox Valley Glacier Kings 4 Peninsula Panthers 2 Sept. 26 Comox Valley Glacier Kings @ Saanich Braves 6:30 p.m. George Pearkes Arena Sept. 27 Comox Valley Glacier Kings vs. Campbell River Storm 7:30 p.m. Comox Valley Sports Centre #1

Canadian National Snowboard Team member Darcy Sharpe has been in Australia and New Zealand preparing for the upcoming winter season. After a devastating injury in Pennsylvania on April 1 of the past season, the Comox resident has been working hard at his rehab. He sends a big shout out to Eddy Betinol at the Joint Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre in Courtenay for all Comox resident Darcy Sharpe has been enjoying success on the snowy slopes Down Under. his help. Sharpe says, “The things Eddy had me work on and the new Tee times pool really helped me with my recovery. I was recommended pumped to be able to get back on the snow in please call Executive Par 3 course with three par 4’s and six par 3’s. 250-338-2440. July!” While in Australia, in August, he competed at the Mile High in Perisher and the Style Wars at False Creek. It was hard to believe that just a few months earlier he had been in a wheelchair. Always a practitioner on the rails, Sharpe won an event called 28 Stairs in False Creek. With a variety of tricks on the rails and stairs he put it all on the line to come out on top. This win, along with his win at the Nike DRIVING RANGE Dew Tour Streetstyle last winter, has earned 10 covered stalls • 9 open mats and a large grass area Sharpe a reputation as a rail master and a target to beat for future international snowPLUS! Licensed Snack Bar board rail comps. This past week in New Zealand at the Bur4985 Cotton Road • Courtenay ton Mile High Slopestyle competition, the field was stacked with the world’s best; including The Friendliest Little Course in the Valley! 2014 US Open champion and Olympic medalist Mark McMorris, Olympic medalist and 2013 High Fives winner Stale Sandbech, as well as favourite Torstein Horgmo. In combination with the unique course, competitors were faced with navigating through back-to-back wall ride features followed by a unique urban inspired street rail setup that left ample room for creativity. Sharpe laid down an awesome second run and finished in second place. Sharpe continues to board on the last of the snow Down Under before heading home at the end of September. The competition season in North America starts in December.

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Comox Valley United’s pursuit of their first Vancouver Island Soccer League Div. 1 victory resumes this Sunday when the local men’s side hosts Castaways FC in a 2:15 p.m. start at Valley View. The newly promoted, Berawn Energy Services-sponsored United squad is 0-3 so far, but their earlyseason results show they are far from out of place in their first year in the VISL’s top tier. After opening with a 2-1 loss to fifth-place Gorge, they fell 3-0 to first-place Cowichan and this past weekend were edged 2-1 by thirdplace Bays United Liquor Plus. Kyle Bate gave United a 1-0 lead early in the second half when he broke in on goalkeeper Gabe Luger, deked him to the turf, then slotted

the ball into a wide open net with a sharp-angle shot from the left side. Shortly after that, Kelsey Louie equalized for the visitors on a penalty kick, and just minutes later Paul Vandenboomen put Bays United ahead to stay with a quick strike from close range. United will be out to earn their first Div. 1 point (or points) this Sunday when Castaways comes to Courtenay. Castaways (0-2-1) are one of two other winless Div. 1 squads. They have lost 2-0 to Lakehill and 5-0 to Saanich Fusion FC while drawing 2-2 with Gorge. THROW INS The VISL website gave Sept. 21 game MVP honours to Dakota Garrett of Comox Valley United and Vandenboomen of Bays United … VISL Div. 1 standings in Scoreboard, page 36 ... sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

The University of Victoria Vikes men’s basketball team is returning to Courtenay this weekend, Sept. 25-26. This will be the fifth-straight season that Mark Isfeld Athletics has hosted the Vikes for their important pre-season retreat, notes Isfeld athletic director Colin Cunningham. The team will practice and stay at Mark Isfeld Secondary. The two-day retreat has been a tradition for the Vikes’ men, who get to engage with the community, spend time bonding as a group and get their first chance to practise as a team following training camp. The trip offers a great opportunity for the up-Island basketball community to see some of the CIS’ best basketball players in action. The Vikes will have open team practices for spectators but the biggest draw will be the inter-squad match at 6 p.m. on Sept. 27 at Isfeld. “It’s our first opportunity to get away from campus and extend relationships off the court,” said Craig Beaucamp, Vikes’ head coach. “We will be practising, having goal setting sessions and the team will cook, clean and look after each other while we stay in the school.” The Comox Valley will be treated to the talents of last year’s CIS fourth-place team, which includes Canada West Second Team All-Star and senior Chris McLaughlin, as well as Canada West Defensive Player of the Year and fourth year Reiner Theil. In addition, Beaucamp is the three-time defending Canada West Coach of the Year. “Every year the team needs to re-establish its identity,” described Beaucamp. “Roles on the team change and players mature but we know we will be looking at Chris and Reiner to be key leaders for us both on and off the court. Chris is a true fifth-year player, playing all five years with us,” Beaucamp said. “Vancouver Island is really the home place of UVic and it is a focal point for recruiting,” added Beaucamp about the importance of the up-Island exposure. “We are really an island team as much as we are a Victoria team especially when you think of players like Ryan MacKinnon (Comox) and Eric Hinrichsen (Campbell River). This will be a great chance for our fans outside of Victoria to see us and this ranges from alumni, to parents, to young players aspiring to be a Vike.” Ali Lee is communications officer for Vikes Athletics & Recreation.

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s we move into the changing environment created by climate change we will, I suggest, increasingly produce and gather more of our food on a local basis. This is especially true for people who have productive vegetable gardens and pursue outdoor activities that involve enriching their protein diets by recreational fishing and hunting. The people of British Columbia in particular and Canada in general are blessed with climates that offer opportunities as well as challenges in the coming generations as climate change increasingly impacts our ability to live the high-quality lifestyles we currently enjoy. The impacts of climate change can be immediate, as in the case of the massive diversion of late-run sockeye salmon down Johnstone Strait and Strait of Georgia into the mouth of the Fraser River this year. If you lived and fished the bountiful waters of Johnstone Strait it was a generous season. On the other hand if you lived along the south end of Vancouver Island, Juan De Fuca and Haro Straits you caught almost zero sockeye. It is a classic case of rapid results from changing water temperatures caused by global warming and the salmon diversion away from the affected areas. One has to speculate on the future impacts of the huge mass of warm water off the coast of Oregon that is having such a direct effect on our fish migration routes. Suffice to say that people of the Comox Valley who fished the late season sockeye run were able to can or freeze good catches of fresh sockeye for healthy fish meals in the coming year. It is a classic case of local food gathering associated with the hobby of recreational fishing. One of the prime rationales for fishers in justifying the costs of their hobby is – “Look at all the food I bring home.” In many respects they have a rational case if you look at some of the other pastimes we take part in. It doesn’t come out as cheap food, but the quality is there if they take care

This creates the happy circumstance for goose hunters where they can serve a socially positive service to the community as they reduce goose numbers. Black tailed deer are the dominant large animal in the Valley that are an important source of fresh venison. They can also be a source of predation in gardens and farms. Turning them from

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plentiful in our area. Recreational fishing and hunting are important food gathering events for thousands of Comox Valley residents. Ralph Shaw is a master fly fisherman who was awarded the Order of Canada in 1984 for his conservation efforts. In 20 years of writing a column in the Comox Valley Record it has won several awards.

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July 1, 1931 ~ September 8, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Johnathan â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jackâ&#x20AC;? Clifford on September 8, 2014 in Comox, BC. Jack promised to wait for all of his family to arrive, from across BC, for one last celebration. Born July 1, 1931 in Vancouver, BC. He moved to Vancouver Island at an early age. At the age of 14, he had his first job as a faller. He worked with various logging companies taking him up and down the Island and all along BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coast throughout his career. During his off time he enjoyed hunting or fishing with his many buddies, taking them across BC and into the Prairies. Jack is survived by his family, a loved one, and his many friends. Predeceased by his mother, Dorothy; sister, Anna; daughter, Sherri, and grandson, Darcy. Celebration of life to be announced at a future date and time. We would like to thank Dr. Reggler, Dr. Blacklock and Susan at Courtenay Medical Associates for their dedication to Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care over the years. As well as to the nurses of 3rd floor at SJGH for their empathetic and caring approach. We would also like to thank the many volunteers, support staff, and doctors at the BC Cancer Agency and VIHA Home and Community Support Services. Live, Love, Laugh (Not necessarily in that order)

Dorothy Ann Postma

January 11, 1937 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; September 15, 2014

Marjorie (Mickey)Smith of Courtenay B.C. passed away on September 17, 2014 in Campbell River B.C. after a brief illness. Predeceased by her loving husband Reginald in 1995 and her beloved son Mervin in 2012. She leaves to mourn her children Ken (Sandra), Stuart, Laureen , Shelley (Don), 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 3 great-greatgrandchildren, her sisters-in-law and 1 brother in law. She will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews, extended family as well as many friends. A celebration of life will be held from 1-4 pm on Saturday, September 27th, 2014 at 1928 South Island Hwy. in Willow Point. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Habitat for Humanity would be appreciated by the family.

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Dorothy Ann Postma, of Courtenay BC, passed away on 15 September 2014 quickly and quietly after a lengthy illness. She is cherished with deep love by her husband Wes, of Courtenay BC; daughters Lianne and Susan of Winnipeg, MB; son-in-law Mark Spencer (Lianne); and her beloved â&#x20AC;&#x153;little manâ&#x20AC;?, her grandson Finn. Dorothy was born in Winnipeg, MB and always considered herself a Winnipeg girl. She was raised by her mother, Caroline Walker, after the death of her father, Roy Walker, at the end of WWII. Dorothy had wonderful memories of growing up in Manitoba where she spent most of her time with extended family (especially cousins Danny and Dorothea Fraser), many friends and playing all types of sports. She was a top-notch ball player and loved to dance, both of which she continued to enjoy for much of her life. After earning her Teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diploma from the Manitoba Teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College in 1960, she taught at several rural schools in Manitoba culminating at a DND school in Rivers MB. There she met a tall, young pilot-in-training who swept her away to a nomadic life as a military wife. Living many places in Canada and in the eastern United States, Dorothy created homes for her family that were always filled with love, laughter, kindness, comfort and security. She continued to teach full- or part-time, worked at Eatonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winnipeg, volunteered, played sports, embraced numerous hobbies, and spent countless hours in her gardens. Dorothy was passionate about her gardening and loved to be surrounded by flowers. She always found friends wherever she went and she loved spending time having fun. Though she considered herself a â&#x20AC;&#x153;happeningâ&#x20AC;?, Dorothy was very organized, methodical and often in the middle of any organizing committee. Family was the most important part of her life. She was a strong, feisty, loving wife and mother who shaped her home with simple rules. Always be there for each other. Be honest and own up to your mistakes. Be kind. Never go to bed angry. Face your challenges with determination and humour. Do your best. This is what she has taught her family and is the legacy of the truly wonderful woman she was. There are no immediate plans for a service; however, donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society of Canada. The family is very appreciative of the care and compassion provided by the staff of Eagleview Care Unit in Comox, BC.

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FRANK KRISCHE

With deep sorrow we announce Frank Krische passing at home with his family present on September 15th, 2014. His long courageous battle with cancer ended peacefully. He is much loved and remembered by his wife Bodil of 50+ years, his children Christina Leaman/ Daniel in Courtenay and son Richard/Michelle in Ladner with his 2 grandchildren Sophia and Leila, he adored them. He will also be missed by his sister Theresa Holroyd/ Les in Toronto and brother John/Caroline in Vancouver, and his many cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends in Vancouver, Toronto and Vancouver island. Frank was born in Gottshee, Yugoslavia and came to Canada with his family in 1948 as a refugee. He and his family resided in Vancouver where he worked for White Spot for 42 years. He retired a revered senior manager in 1992 and moved to Saratoga Beach, Black Creek where he has lived ever since. He has been a faithful member as a volunteer of the Oyster River Enhancement Society Hatchery for many years, his love for the work and camaraderie gave him great joy. He also worked at Knight Inlet Lodge, his paradise for his last 7 years. His positive work attitude was contagious. He was a very special man with a great sense of humour, integrity and always thinking of others. Many Special thanks to Dr. Camacho, Dr. Kenny and Dr. Gray for all their concern. The staff in ER, on 2nd and 3rd floor and the cancer unit at St. Joseph Hospital in Comox and all the Homecare nurses and staff. We are so grateful and also to our neighbors for their friendship and support. We are so overwhelmed by it all. No flowers please but a donation to the Comox Valley Hospice Society or the Oyster River Enhancement Society will be much appreciated. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frank get togetherâ&#x20AC;? celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 at 1-4 pm at Oyster Bay Resort, 4357 S. Island Highway. Bring your stories. Just the way Frank would have liked it.

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Advertise in the 2015 - 2017 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca

AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinking? Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666). www.al-anon.alateen.org

MID-ISLAND DAIRY Farm requires F/T non-smoking person for spilt shift. The successful applicant must be punctual, a team player and have a habit of neatness, expâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d preferred but willing to train. $13-$16/hr depending on exp. Housing possible. Start date: Oct. 1st. (250)752-1213.

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Nar-Anon are you affected by someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of drugs, we can help. Wed. Group 7:30pm at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Society contact Jack 3343485. Fri. Group 7:30pm, Komokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.

CALLING ALL VENDORS Evergreen Club â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trash & Treasures Saleâ&#x20AC;? 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 likeâ&#x20AC;Ś 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 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

In Loving Memory of

JOY MCCORMACK 26 September, 2013 We thought of you today But that is nothing new We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow too We think of you in silence And make no outward show For what it meant to lose you Only those who love you know Remembering you is easy We do it everyday Its the heartache of losing you That will never go away.

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JOY MCCORMACK

Feb. 17, 1938~Sept. 26, 2013

DEATHS

Vivian Mathilda Floen (nee Crantz)

August 30, 1921 -September 18, 2014 Vivian Mathilda Floen died in Cumberland Health Centre on September 18, 2014 at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband, Benny Arnold and daughter Karen Janet. Vivian will be missed by her 4 daughters, Dianne (John Harkins), Gail (Ron Rique), Sandra (Rick Wadland) and Sharon (Gerry DeVries), 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Vivian was born on August 30,1921 in Erickson, Manitoba and raised on a farm in Northern Alberta. It was there she met Ben, they married on June 5, 1942. In 1962, the family moved to Cumberland where they owned the Red and White grocery store. Ben and Vivian moved to Victoria, but returned to Cumberland after several years to renovate the family home. Vivian enjoyed music, singing, needle work, reading and took pride in her children and grandchildren. We will all miss her. Our family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Cumberland Health Centre for their care of our mother. They treated her with respect and love and we will be forever grateful. Vivian has requested a private family gathering. In lieu of flowers our family gratefully requests donations to the Cumberland Health Centre, 2696 Windermere Ave, Cumberland, B.C V0R 1S0.

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STOREY, Margaret Louise DECEMBER 11, 1931 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 Margaret Louise Storey passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, Comox, B.C. Margaret was a wonderful wife, loving supportive mom, fun and caring nana, a recent great-nana, and she was a true friend to all. She will remain in the hearts of her husband of 62 yearsâ&#x20AC;Ś Roy, daughters Karen (Rick), Roxanne (Randy), Melissa (Dave), grandchildren Joshua (Kate), Justin (Denise), Breanne, Jenna, Amber, Taylor, Ellen and great-grandson Dominic. Margaret loved the outdoors, where she enjoyed its beauty and creatures while gardening, camping, boating, fishing and downhill skiing into her 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. She was extremely passionate about her family. We give special thanks to Dr. Tancon, Dr. Nap, Dr. McLaughlin, as well as the warm and caring staff of the first floor inpatient department of St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who looked after Margaret so well. A tea is planned at the Union Bay Community Hall to give thanks for a wonderful life in Union Bay. The date to be announced. Flowers gratefully declined, in consideration of donations in Margaret's memory to St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Hospital in Comox or the Union Bay Historical Society.

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In Memoriam ANDREW HAGEN December 9, 1942September 26, 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x153;I carry your heart with me, I carry it in my heart, I am never without it...â&#x20AC;? Love forever, Gale

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If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane We would walk right up to heaven And bring you back again No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you no one will ever know But now we know you want us to mourn for you no more To remember all the happy times Life still has much in store Since youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never be forgotten We pledge to you today A cherished place within our heart Is where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always stay

Filberg Apple Press Party Join us Saturday, Sept. 27th 11am - 2pm in the park Pressing Matter mobile juicer will be onsite pressing donated apples, apple juice will be on sale and there will be an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;EVERYTHING APPLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bake Sale. Interested in donating surplus apples to the fundraiser? Register at info@filberg.com or call 250339-2715

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NEWSPAPER

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

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FOUND: JACKET on The One Spot Trail on Sept. 19. Call to claim (250)890-0123.

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CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

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PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Group Child Care Before/After School Care Summer Care Program SPACES AVAILABLE! REGISTER TODAY! Comox Centre 215 Church St. Call Elsa - 250-890-9388

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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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SNOWBIRD PROGRAM Burst hot water tanks, frozen pipes, broken heating systems or faulty home alarms can be difficult to deal with while out of town. Whether you fly south every winter or are going on a short vacation, this program is designed to take the worry out of leaving your home for any period of time. Realty Executives Comox Valley is licensed and insured under the Real Estate Services Act. We Have years of experience in property and strata management from the Comox Valley to northern Vancouver Island. Call us for more information or visit our office. 250-871-4427 407A 5th Street, Courtenay, B.C.

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AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Emcon Services Inc, Road and Bridge Maintenance contractor, is looking for Auxiliary Equipment Operators for the current winter season to perform a variety of winter related road maintenance activities including operating snowplows and sanding trucks.Â Operators are needed for the Comox Valley, Hornby Island, Denman Island, Campbell River, Gold River, Port Hardy, Sayward and Woss area. QualiďŹ cations include: â&#x20AC;˘ Valid BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Licence (minimum Class 3 / air). â&#x20AC;˘ Proven highway trucking experience â&#x20AC;˘ Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and â&#x20AC;˘ Operating a variety of transmissions. â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-employment drug screening QualiďŹ ed applicants are invited to submit rĂŠsumĂŠs, along with photocopy of driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence, an up-todate driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract and references to substantiate driving experience to: Emcon Services Inc. Box 1300 - 3190 Royston Rd Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 Island@emconservices.ca Fax: 250-336-8892 *Please specify the area that you would be able to work*

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Veterinary Assistant Position Open at friendly family practice, please send your resume to receptionad@shaw.ca and be available between 11-1 Monday for a phone interview.

YOUTH needed in temporary position for social media and computer work at Adult Learning Centre, M/Th 9-4. Must be between 19-30 years. email info@cvalc.ca.

TRADES, TECHNICAL EXPERIENCED GRAPPLE Yarder Operator Full time 10 mths/yr. Competitive rates Email or fax resume goatgroup@shawcable.com 604-485-6380

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Apply in-store today! Canadian Tire 278 N. Island Highway Courtenay, BC

Alpha Liner Operator/ Supervisor Duties will include operating & maintaining an Alpha Liner Collating Machine. Experience or good mechanical knowledge an assett. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of all Bindery Staff. Wage negotiable depending on experience. Minimum 3 to 4 days a week. Approx. 30 hours per week, plus benefits. Safe working conditions. Interested applicants may drop off resumes to: Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 or Email: gbeaudry@kelownacapnews.com No phone calls please.

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

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NEED A GUY? Handyman Service. Journeyman Carpenter & Jack of all trades. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, decks, tiling, bath/kitchens, doors, windows, fix-ups & maintenance. 30yrs exp. Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount. Jamie 250-650-6304

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GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Classes available. SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606

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Housewares Retail Clerks Canadian Tire is now accepting applications for the position of Housewares Retail Clerk. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of retail sales, deliver superior customer service, effectively merchandise and maintain a clean and organized work area. This is a fast paced and demanding environment that will challenge you to be at your best every day. Both part and full time are available. We offer benefits, profit sharing and competitive wages. A flexible schedule is required.

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FOR ADOPTION: Male German short hair Pointer (1yr). Male German wire hair Pointer (1yr). German short hair Pointer female and English Pointer female would like to go together! Female Doberman. Call (250)752-1157 for info.

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The Campbell River Hospital pharmacy team is recruiting a Clinical Pharmacist to join us in this rewarding practice environment. In this role, you will provide patient specific individualization of drug therapy by identifying, resolving and preventing drug therapy problems, provide drug information, and direct and monitor drug distribution. You bring a Pharmacy degree and licensure (or eligibility) with the College of Pharmacists of BC. An extensive orientation is available. Learn more and apply: viha.ca/careers Public Job Postings, Quick Search: Clinical Pharmacist HELP WANTED

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Advertising Sales Representative The North Island Gazette has an opportunity for an Advertising Representative that is a result-oriented individual who enjoys working independently. Candidates will have min. 2 years of sales experience and have the ability to build relationships with North Island clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player, a strong communicator, well organized and selfmotivated. The ability and desire to work in an extremely fast paced, deadline driven open office environment with a positive attitude is a must. A car and valid drivers license is required. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in BC, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. If you are a person who was born to sell, please forward your resume to: Dave Hamilton, Publisher publisher@campbellrivermirror.com

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BLACK CREEK. Downsizing event - 20 yrs in home. Sat. Sept. 27, 9am-4pm. Furniture, household, exercise equip., etc. Too much to list. 2131 Schulz Rd. No early birds.

COURTENAY: 2021 Blue Jay Plc. (off Lerwick Rd), Saturday, September 27th from 10am-1pm. Multi family sale. Something for everyone! 2 cedar lattice screens for garden, lots of table linens, kitchen items, collectible military Barbieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MIB, household and so much more! Rain or shine.

COURTENAY - 635 Pidcock Ave Social Hall. (Look for the balloons) Sat Sept 27 from 9am-3pm. Sale!! Sale!! Sale!! Used clothing sale!! Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (some menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) clothing and accessories. All sizes...brand name clothing at super-cheap bargain prices. (Some specially priced clothing as well). There will also be a change room to try on the clothes and a mirror to see how they look!!

COURTENAY - 1711 Fitzgerald Ave. 8:00am sharp, Sat. No early birds. First sale in years. Rain or shine. COURTENAY - 1725A 15th St Sat. Sept. 27 8:30-2pm, Sun. Sept. 28 9-2pm. 2 lawnmower, weed eater, weights, exercise bike, highchair, 2 strollers, shower chair, bike, tools, games, books, kids toys, vacuum, dishes, stereo, care aid uniforms, shovel, CD stand, tires, misc. All must go. HUGE YARD SALE- Multifamily! Sat, Sept 27, 10-4pm. 3867 Marine Dr, Royston. Household, sporting, tools and much more! Inquires call 250338-9772.

COURTENAY - 2172 6th Street East. Saturday Sept. 27. 9:00am-1:00pm. Adult, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books, radio, CD player, XL ladies apparel. Halloween decor, furniture, collectables & much more. COURTENAY - 487 Upland Ave. Sat., Sept. 27 8:00am - 1:00pm. Lots of things for everyone. FANNY BAY- 7460 Yake St, Sat, Sept 27, 9-3pm. Downsizing and de-cluttering. Something for everyone.

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

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NEW LISTING $299,500. Very rare offering in this distinctive quality and design patio home at â&#x20AC;&#x153;Merecroft Landingâ&#x20AC;?. 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 canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat and the mountain views. This bright home has 2 bdrm, 2 bath, with 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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

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.

WILLOW POINT- 2 bdrm patio home lots of upgrades, for more information call (250)923-0452.

TWO 215/65 R 15 winter tires on Nissan Frontier rims: two winters, $150 firm. Med. blue Raider mid-rise canopy off â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;99 Frontier. Fits 76â&#x20AC;?x60â&#x20AC;? box rails, $250. 250-871-3772.

TOOLS DINNING RM-SET - Maple buffet & hutch, table extends to 72â&#x20AC;? (2leafs), one captains chair & 4 chairs. $500. 250338-1406 MUST SELL CHINA CABINET 6ft, drawers & cupboard with matching dining room table with 2 centre leaves, 6 arm chairs. Ebony colour. Excellent condition. $550 OBO together or will sell seperately. 250338-2456 or 250-202-7717

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2008 SAGA Scooter 49cc 5200Km No motorcycle license required. $1500.00 obo 250-335-2015 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. â&#x153;ąHereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

CRAFTSMAN 26â&#x20AC;? Riding Lawnmower. Grass catcher. One year old. Have MS, must sell. Asking $800. New $1,300. Call 778-420-1978.

CONSTRUCTION TOOLS Ground to Finish: Nail gun, compressor, lazar level, siding tools, cement mixer, cordless tools, chop saws, mitre saws, blades, and more. 250-2182558.

REAL ESTATE 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

FOR SALE BY OWNER

COMOX. 2086 sq.ft. 3.5 yr old house. 4-bdrm, 2.5 baths. Quiet neighbourhood, near all amenities. Realtors welcome. $529,500. (250) 941-1410.

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

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PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com

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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 MOVING SALE: 30â&#x20AC;? HD TV with DVD & CD player, glass top coffee table, table saw, Please call 250-335-2048 or 250-871-2472 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. 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 Scooter.Like new asking $2800/ new $4800. 250-923-5737

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. Asking $205,000. Call 250-338-8956 or 250-8711556.

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$600 STUDIO. Avail. close to college. Bright spacious, freshly painted, pets on approval. FMI please call 250-702-5339

COURTENAY- 2 bdrm apt., $780. Private ent./landing, bay window, 5 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, new paint, nice area, close to everything/park. (250)702-4857

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

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? MARATHON UTILITY Trailer 4ft X 9ft extended galvanized with folddown rear gate. $1000. Please call 250-8909199

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.

GLASS TUB enclosure. Electric bug arrestor - $50. Wheelchair - $95. Carpet steamer - $75. Antenna cable 25ft & tripod stand for satellite dish - $30. Argus slide projector & screen - $90. Call 250890-3304

Grape press, wood w/ metal stand, 21â&#x20AC;?w27â&#x20AC;?h. Grinder, fits wheelbarrow. 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; plastic container. 5gal clear glass bottles. $500 for all. 250-709-9979

CAMPBELL RIVER: 302 Island Hwy faces 3rd Avenue. Ocean views from large deck over carport and off master bdrm. Come inside and see over $70,000 of professional interior renovations plus a York Heat Pump! This attractive 3 bdrm & 2 bath side-split is in a desirable area, centrally located in C.R. on a wide lot with mature trees. Lower level could be easily transformed into an In-law suite. Includes 6 as new Kenmore appliances. Asking $384,900. (No Agents). Call 250-702-3309.

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APARTMENTS

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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 ďŹ&#x201A;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 PACIFIC COURT

BEECHER MANOR

1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay

1045 Cumberland Road

3 bedrooms available in clean, quiet building with onsite 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 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enjoy new appliances, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring and bathroom ďŹ ttings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit. Call 250-334-9717

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

COTTAGES

HOMES FOR RENT

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRUCKS & VANS

COURTENAY: CHARMING small cottage, 1 bdrm+ office. Great fenced yard and garden. Bus or walk to town. $700. Call (250)760-0189 or email: vintage_elan@hotmail.com

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

STORAGE

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

BOAT STORAGE. Secure, gated compound. Very reasonable rates. (250)898-7228.

BLACK CREEK: Renovated 3 bdrm mobile home w/ large addition, NS/NP, 4 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Avail. Immed. $825. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call 250-337-5494.

HOMES FOR RENT DEEP BAY Rancher. 2-bdrm + den. 2 baths, fireplace, garage. F/S, D/W. Close to Marina. N/S, pets neg. $1200.+ utils. Oct. 1st. (250)757-9248 or (250)757-9937. NEW furnished rancher in 45+ community, Available Nov 1 Apr 1/ 2015, no smoking. See photos http://photoshare.shaw. ca/view/15642876918-139604 4849-94960/

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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 TWO STONEY CMX HOME, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 appls, family room, fenced yard, N/S, No pets, Avail. Nov 1 $1,200/mth

FOR Lease New 875 sq. ft. storage unit on Anderton Rd. Comox. 40 ft. long - 14ft. door height; remote control entry. Vicki 250-650-6563

1967 MERCURY COUGAR Be in time for the Show nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Shine. Over $20,000 invested. Asking $15,000 o.b.o. Serious offers only. 250-286-1759

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

SUITES, LOWER DENMAN ISLAND: furnished self contained suite on waterfront. Incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hydro, satellite and internet. NS/NP, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call 250-898-1022.

TOWNHOUSES

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;39 CHRYSLER ROYAL restored six cylinder std. $18,000 may trade for older Ford or ? Call 250-334-9502

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

SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM bright and spacious south facing unit. Unique floor plan with cross ventilation. Huge, private deck overlooking garden. Recently renovated. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and services. ALSO ONE BEDROOM. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

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

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave.

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

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.

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THIOKOL 1200C SNOWCAT Specifically designed & renovated to plow roads and go on extended ski trips. 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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

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

2003 OKANAGAN 5th Wheel 29-5Y. Great condition. Large picture window. Large slide. $20,000. Call 250-923-4768. 2007 ALJO 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Travel trailer. Exc. cond. Equipped with solar panels, two 6V batteries, good tires, TV, stereo, electric tongue jack. Awning like new. Contains: all eating & cooking equip. for trailer life. $12,250. obo. (250)339-7735, Comox.

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

UTILITY TRAILERS

1981 FLATDECK Car Trailer. 26ft. Commercial winch w/ remote, ramps, surge brakes & hay racks. $2500 or best offer. 250-286-1759

MARINE BOATS

MOTORCYCLES

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ARGO COURT, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl., N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed., Oct. 1 & Nov. 1 - $650/mth. Call res. mger for showings: 334-8602 BARCLAY SQUARE, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, patio, res.pkg, ground flr, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. $750/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, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Adult Oriented, Avail. Dec 1 $1,150/mth PARKSIDE, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, balcony, undergr. pkg, storage, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adult Orientedâ&#x20AC;?, N/S, No pets, Avail. Nov 1 - $1,200/mth TRUMPETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDING, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, balcony, storage locker, undergrd. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Nov 1 - $1,100/mth TRUMPETER RIDGE, 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths, 5 appls, end unit, gas F/P, patio, garage, N/S, No pets, Avail. Oct 15 - $925/mth

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2004 ROADSTAR. Low kms, lots of custom parts, very nice bike. Asking $7000 OBO 250338-0095

YAMAHA SCOOTER. Beautiful one owner Vino Yamaha low mileage gas motor scooter & helmet inc. 250-339-1945 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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2009 32â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

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.

1978 FIBERFORM 22.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 302 Ford engine with Merc leg, 2005 Merc kicker, new batteries. Trailer in good cond. Great ocean boat, sleeps 2. Fresh water sink. $7,650 obo. Call (250)738-0299.

36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Trojan Tri-Cabin, twin Yanmar diesels, low hours, extremely economical. Health forced sale, super deal, $40K obo. 250-732-2744

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

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;98 CAVALIER Z24

AC cruise, 5 speed, big kms but reliable & sound, well maintained. $1500. Call 250-9512174

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REDUCED! 2004 SUNSEEKER- FORD. 26 ft w/ slide. 126,000km. Queen size island bed. Thermal pane windows. Transferable extended warranty. Great condition. $26,900. 250-830-8371 Campbell River

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2008 LEXINGTON 283, loaded, only 20,000 miles, 3 slides. Mint condition, garage kept. $59,900. Phone:250-898-8718

1987 ISUZU Trooper II, 2 door, standard, worth restoring! Original owner. $6,000. Call (250)285-2540.

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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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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Spiritual practice COMOX VALLEY workshop offered WORSHIP DIRECTORY Submitted A new program called Finding Presence: A Workshop on Embodied Spiritual Practice is being offered in the Comox Valley starting in late October. Open to people of any or no faith affiliation, it is supported by Comox United Church and the Unitarian Fellowship. Finding Presence is the first offering within a broader vision to develop a healing and spiritual practice centre which offers a wholistic approach to health and well-being based firmly in spiritual practice and faith traditions. The course content reflects recent developments in both mindfulness practices and body therapies that indicate that the benefits of embodied practice are critical to health and well being. The Finding Presence program will be of interest for those who want to deepen their spiritual practice and who need tools and spiritual resources to do so. It brings together the worlds of somatics and meditation, sound and silence, movement and stillness, in exploring the work of full presence. It will provide support to those who are overwhelmed with the busyness and confusion of contemporary

times and would like resources to stay clear, focused in the present and connected with what some call Oneness, the Divine, Mystery, or Being. Program facilitators are Denise Nadeau and Wendy McNiven. Nadeau (DMin., MDiv.), of Moving with Spirit, is a dance-movement therapist, spiritual companion, and educator whose work combines expressive arts with spiritual practice in the recovery of the sacredness of the body. She has trained in BodyMind Psychotherapy, the Halprin Life-Art Process, and Moaiku Bodynamics. McNiven ( MDiv. M.Ed.) is a Unitarian minister and certified counsellor. She has studied energy work and has a regular meditation practice. She believes that each of us, with the right kind of support, can tap into a deep well of strength and wisdom within ourselves. Because of high demand, this program is being offered at two different times during the week: Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Tuesdays at 3:30, both at Comox United Church. The six-week groups begin on Oct. 23 and 28. For more information about the program, see movingwithspirit.blogspot.ca. To register, email wmcniven@uuma.org dnadeau@ shaw.ca.

Faith groups sponsoring climate change workshop Submitted There is a growing awareness that climate change is the greatest challenge facing life on Earth as we know it. The recent massive demonstration in New York and in other communities was a world-wide call for leaders of all countries to take action. The Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship and Comox United Church are very much aware of this reality and of the need to raise awareness at the local level. This is why they are sponsoring a six session course on Facing the Climate Change Era. It will take place on the first Wednesday evening of the next six months beginning Oct. 1. It will

run from 7-9 p.m. on the second floor of the Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive in Comox. The course will cover the impacts of this climate change era. It will discuss the need for a new way of thinking about and living our relationship with Earth through the New Cosmology and an Earth Spirituality. It will also consider Earth Law and the Rights of Nature, the moral and ethical implications of the climate change era, and practical steps for adopting this new awareness in the Comox Valley community. Mike Bell will co-ordinate the course. For more information and/or a summary of each session contact Mike at 250-890-3671; email mikefbell@shaw.ca

Pesticide collection upcoming

CleanFARMS has organized an unwanted pesticide collection for regions of B.C. for the fall of 2014. The program provides B.C. agriculture producers the opportunity to safely dispose of their unwanted, obsolete pesticides, free of charge. Commercial and restricted pesticides from farms, greenhouses, golf courses, the turf industry, landscape companies and vegetative management industries will be accepted.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The pesticides must be brought in a secure container with the product label attached. If there is no label, identify the container as ‘unknown pesticide’ and ensure that containers are not leaking. The Comox Valley collection will be Friday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre - 2400 Bevan Rd., Cumberland. For more info call 250-334-6000.

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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 Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net Saturday Worship 5:00 pm

Hearing Assistance

Full Wheelchair Access

October to May| 250-339-3966 www.comoxunitedchurch.com

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Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

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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

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We Meet Every Sunday at 4:00

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SUNDAY

8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship

250-890-9262 cvuf.ca

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Full Gospel Christian Fellowship

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Sunday

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WEDNESDAY SERVICE 10-10:45 am

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Worship Services

Services

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Sunday 10:30am Minister: Rev. Jenn Geddes 250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

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Courtenay Rotary Club hosts first-ever beer fest

appies. There is no cost to attend the trade show event. However, an RSVP is required and can be arranged by contacting Dave White at 250-3390172 or d48white@yahoo.com. Purchase advance tickets at www.cvbeerfest.ca or at the following businesses: Cascadia Liquor Store, Hot Chocolates, Mad Chef Cafe, Searle's Shoes, Chuck's Trucks, White Whale, Eby's and the Griffin Liquor Store.

Submitted There are 17 B.C. craft breweries scheduled to participate in the first-ever Courtenay Rotary Club Beer Fest, Oct. 3 at the Native Sons Hall. Proceeds of the event, which includes an industry trade show and public tasting, will go to fund further work on the Courtenay Train Station and the Rotary Trail, a popular downtown walking trail. The tasting is from 7-10 p.m., ages 19 and older. Tickets are $30 each, which includes a souvenir collector mason jar, 12 four-ounce tastings, and complimentary appetizers from Plates, Mad Chef, Butchers Block and Hot Chocolates & Cakebread. With each participating brewery bringing three or more beers and ciders for sampling, attendees can choose from over 50 different beers and ciders. Burgers will be available for purchase, as well as a safe ride home from Ambassador Shuttle Service by donation.

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Dave White (L), past president and Jorden Marshall (Rotary Foundation/ International Service) ham it up to promote the inaugural Rotary Beer Fest. Before the public tasting, the Beer Fest will feature an industry tasting and trade show from 4-6 p.m. where

With about 30,000 hair salons in Canada using sprays, dyes and foils, the industry’s environmental impact is significant. So when Leanne Boyd, owner of Level 10 Eurospa, discovered that her salon could become sustainable by partnering with Green Circle Salons, she didn’t hesitate. “It was a no-brainer for us,” says Boyd. “We’ve always done our part with LED lighting, low-flow toilets, power smart washers, recycling. Unfortunately, our regional recycling program only dealt with so much and the rest went in the landfill. I’d heard about Green Circle three years ago and now that they’re offering their services in B.C., we can manage over 95 per cent of all our salon waste through them and the rest is compost.” The Toronto-based company offers salons a comprehensive recycling/repurposing program that ensures foils, colour tubes, plastics, papers and chemicals get diverted out of local waste and water systems — some of it even turns into energy for BC Hydro when incinerated. All hair clippings are repurposed into mats and booms used to contain oil spills. Hair takes a long time to decompose and could sit in a plastic bag in a landfill for centuries. Its oil-absorption properties, however, make it a perfect material for spill clean-ups. “It’s pretty amazing actually,” Boyd

said. “Our clients are thrilled their hair clippings can be used for something positive like that, and it’s been surprisingly easy to do. We just have a few more bins to separate hair, used foils, colour tubes and excess spa waste. Then we ship it to Burnaby to be dealt with appropriately and responsibly.” By charging a small eco-fee of $1.50, the salon shares the expense with clients. “The reaction has been overwhelmingly positive,” Boyd said. “We’re all proud here at Level 10 to keep our clients and the planet beautiful.” The salon is at 1025 Cliffe Ave.

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Play TLA Trivia Question: How many TLA members are in your region? Answer: There are 24 TLA member companies in the Comox Valley & 118 from Duncan to Comox.

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COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Zena Williams : publisher@comoxvalleyrecord.com Editor: Terry Farrell : editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com Sales Manager: Liz Royer : sales@comoxvalleyrecord.com Ph: 250-338-5811 / Fax: 250-338-5568 / Classified: 1-855-310-3535 A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith,B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Special needs need addressing

ne of the most contentious issues in the recently ended B.C. teachers’ strike was the decreased availability of education assistants and professional learning specialists in schools. The government has said it will fund more specialists and classroom assistants, but how that will be divided up is anyone’s guess. The movement to place more students with severe behavioural challenges or other special needs into regular classrooms, to integrate them with the rest of the student population, is a noble idea and one that makes sense from a purely moral and ethical point of view. From a practical standpoint, some of these students remain unable to handle the stresses of everyday class life and require almost constant attention and supervision from classroom assistants. But those same assistants and specialists are often tasked with helping struggling students in multiple classes get through challenging learning situations. While B.C.’s education budget has gradually increased since being decimated shortly after the Liberals came to power, the allotment of funding for special needs education has not kept pace. The result is classrooms where students having a tough time in mandatory subjects like math or science are not able to get the individual attention they need to thrive. They often fall through the cracks and at worst, fail the course and have to retake it. Taking special needs students out of classrooms would be a definite step backwards, from both a diversity and a humanitarian standpoint. So, it’s critical that the province fund an educational scenario that better meets the needs of all students and doesn’t leave those who are struggling waiting in vain for time-crunched teachers to work with them. We hope the province learns this lesson while schools are in session. –Goldstream News Gazette Record Question of the Week This week: Only 57.5 per cent of respondents are concerned with the dropping water levels in Comox Lake. Next week: The sun worshippers are grieving the end of summer. Others love the change of seasons. Are you an “autumn” fan? Go to www.comoxvalleyrecord.com to vote. Visit our Facebook page for more discussion on the topic. The rains have returned. Now everyone can be happy... at least for a couple of weeks, until the “it’s too wet” moaning begins.

Thumbs down to the streetcleaner washing Cliffe Ave. on Wednesday morning. In the rain. After 11 mm had fallen in the previous 24 hours.

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efore we leave the interfree themselves from the tyranny ruption by the Scottish ref- strangling their homeland...Okay, erendum and okay, they were return to regularlyOUT ON A LIMB taking up work scheduled programand adventure in ming, I have to pass a world still much on a chuckle I got under the rule and LISTAIR from Facebook maven privilege of the George Takei. British Empire. AYLOR It said, “Overheard: Consequently, I ‘Well, if Scotland had was born in Africa voted for independence from the and not Airdrie, my parents’ U.K., what would have kept Can- hometown. ada from breaking away from the Which leads us back to the U.S.?’” Port Angeles port of entry into Hyuk! the U.S. The CBP officer laughed Now, back to the more contenat his mistake and gave me back tious issue for most Canadian my passport. travellers: the U.S.-Canada Another time, I was crossborder. You may, or may not ing the border into Montana in know that I tend to have curious an isolated outpost at Carway, encounters at the border. Montana when a good-natured Once I thought I was being CBP officer jokingly asked me if subjected to crafty interrogation I really expected him to believe techniques when a CBP (CusI didn’t have a criminal record toms and Border Protection) offiwhen I worked as a newspaper cer asked me how long I’d lived editor? in the U.S.? Confused, I stamThen, two weeks ago, we mered, “I’ve, I’ve never lived in crossed into the U.S. at Port the U.S.” Angeles, Washington once again. He said, “What?” and then This time we were taking my looked at my passport again and son to university in Idaho. We saw that it said UGA not USA expected his student visa to be for my place of birth. UGA is scrutinized and processed thorshort for Uganda, where I was oughly but nothing happened. born. If my parents hadn’t fled I even went back into the CBP Scotland in a valiant attempt to office to say is this OK to go? The

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officer looked at the form and said, “Yeah” with a shrug and sent us on our way. Well, sure enough, my son checks into the international students’ office and is told that there is no record of his entry into the U.S. Guess what that means – a quick dash to a border crossing to have his visa processed properly. Oh, and the nearest one was six hours north at Coutts, Montana. So, what was to be our last day with my son was spent dashing to the border to get his visa processed. I pulled into the Canadian customs – because we have to leave the U.S. and re-enter – and the Canadian customs officer says to me, deadpan, “You’re going to enter into the country and turn around and head right back. Correct?” Yep. We pulled away from the booth, took the lane marked “Return to the U.S.” and crossed back into America. Thankfully, the U.S. CBP officer to whom I explained the problem processed the visa properly, explained what all needed to be done during each crossing and sent us back to the university. Six more hours away. Alistair Taylor is the editor of the Campbell River Mirror

Bike lanes must improve for utilization to increase Dear editor, Having had an opportunity to bike in a variety of countries, I find myself lamenting the fact that we have done little here in the Valley to encourage people to leave their car at home in favour of their bicycle. Time and time again studies have shown that merely painting a bike lane on the road does little to encourage all but the hardcore cyclists to use it. To encourage the rest of us requires separating the walking/biking lanes completely from automobile traffic. Here in the Valley it seems we have lots of painted bike lanes but with little utilization. Where

we do have a dedicated trail, the Airpark Walkway in Courtenay, it serves little use for commuters as it goes essentially nowhere. It doesn’t take long to figure out that the most popular trail to build would be one between Courtenay and Comox through the old sawmill property and along the waterfront, utilizing a boardwalk and pilings to circumvent housing and development and tying in to the existing road at the bottom of Beach Drive. What an amazing trail this could be! Such a trail would require agreement from the Comox First Nation Band and other stakeholders along the way.

Traffic on the busy Dyke Road would be reduced over time and it could become a showplace tourist attraction for our Valley, with its incredible views and sunny outlook. The present Comox Road bike lane can be a harrowing experience for the average walker and biker with the narrow pedestrian lane, high curb height, speeding traffic and the steep hill into Comox. Let’s call a halt to the “trails to nowhere” and get behind a meaningful estuary trail along the water to Comox! Bill Morrison Comox

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Homelessness question targets homeowners

Dear editor, Most of us are aware that homelessness is not just a local or provincial problem. It is a national problem. The CVRD non-binding referendum, to take place in the November election, is to determine if the general public wants the property taxpayers to resolve this problem by increasing property taxes. No doubt the non-property owners will say “yes, make the property owners pay”. Should a non-property owner have a say in how much to tax property owners? Targeting only one sector of society to pay the cost to resolve an unfortunate problem, that all society

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must solve, is discrimination. According to a recent article by Mr. Roger Albert, subsidized housing already exists. If so, then this proposal is redundant. The CVRD and now the City of Courtenay appear to have their hearts in the right place. However, this is a Canada-wide problem, one that should apply to a broader population. Instead, perhaps they could consider joining

all municipalities and their respective provincial governments to lobby the federal government to resolve it. All taxpayers would then be contributing towards this issue, not just property owners. If the result of this referendum is positive, we are a caring community but it will be the property owners funding the resulting service and will face ever-increasing taxes based on the proposed

sliding scale. A dangerous precedent is being set by this referendum (non-binding or not). As well, can you imagine the bureaucracy involved if each municipality governs and administers their own homeless issue? Will the money actually get to those who need it? Higher level governments should not be allowed to download problems that are truly within their mandate. This is clearly a federal issue and should not be left to each individual municipality to ask the property owners to pay through increased property tax.

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Dear editor, We very much enjoyed the annual Terry Fox Run hosted by the local recreation departments led by co-ordinator Dawn Stevens. The volunteers, musicians and the participants should all be commended for continuing Terry’s wonderful legacy, particularly the many young families who participated. However, one young girl, eightyear-old Quinn Smits (Cagna), was particularly inspirational and touched many of our hearts that day. She alone fundraised $636 for cancer research. Thanks to amazing youngsters like Quinn, your dream is still alive and in good hands, Terry Fox! Hugh MacKinnon Comox

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, September 25, 2014

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Thanksgiving Day Food Drive collects 13 tons of food

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The local effort of the annual provincial food drive culminated on Saturday, with volunteers collecting food from homes across the Comox Valley and bringing the bags to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints parking lot, where it was all sorted and shipped. All 8,000 grocery bags full. To say the British Columbia Thanksgiving Day Food Drive was a success would be an understatement. Hundreds of volunteers came together to collect, sort and ship 11,680 kilograms of food stuffs. That’s just shy of 13 tons of food. Comox Valley Food Bank president Jeff Hampton was overwhelmed. “The Comox Valley Food Bank is so very appreciative,” he said in a press release. “We are able to continue assisting families in need in the Valley through the gen-

erosity and caring of Comox Valley donors. “We thank the organizers, in particular Mr. Wayne Schich and volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, whose skills, logistics and dedication assisted the Comox Valley

Food Bank, The Sonshine Lunch Club (Soup Kitchen) and the Salvation Army. “We thank Slegg Lumber who generously donated their trucks which were invaluable in the collection of foods throughout the Valley.”

Hampton also thanked Quality Foods, for donating the 8,000 grocery bags. “And to all the volunteers who made this extraordinary day possible we thank you most sincerely,” Hampton said. The Thanksgiving Day Food Drive collected more than 410,000 pounds of food province-wide.

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Now save up to $2,000 on Fit or Civics Starting from MSRP $27,685** includes freight and PDI

Starting from MSRP $19,990** includes freight and PDI

* UP includes freight and PDI TO CASH PURCHASE INCENTIVE ON EVERY 2014 MODEL

CASH PURCHASE INCENTIVE ON SELECT 2014 MODELS

$3,000

De-clutter your closet for YANA

2,000

Starting from MSRP $19,990** * includes freight and PDI

Starting from MSRP $27,685**

2014 CR-V

* UP TO CASH PURCHASE INCENTIVE ON EVERY 2014 MODEL

2014 CR-V

2014 PILOT

Model: CR-V Touring RM4H9EKNS

0% for the first time EVER on Honda Civic & Fit Payments from $85 B/W+tax

$3,000

5,000

2014 CIVIC

CASH PURCHASE INCENTIVE ON SELECT 2014 MODELS

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You Are Not Alone is a Comox Valley charity offering help to local families who need to travel to access medical treatment for their children. The semiannual Kids Clutter Sale is next month. Photo Submitted

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Mark your calendars… the Kids Clutter is back! This semi-annual event is an opportunity for $ $ incl. freight & pDI incl. freight & pDI young families to get motivated to pack up some of those clothes that are too small and some of $ $ cash cash those toys that have been outgrown, and to make some money from their de-cluttering. $ $ It’s a chance for families to come out and get some good deals on gently used children’s clothes 5 Speed 5 Speed $ $ and other items. Anything from strollers to games consumer incentive consumer incentive to bikes might be on sale. It’s a great way for YANA to connect with families in the Valley and $ $ help with something that benefits everyone. + fees & taxes + fees & taxes Held at the Courtenay Legion, this sale is a Comox Valley favorite. Kids clothing, accessories, * 0% for maximum term of 48 months . . 0% in lieu $500 CID, 500 CID to buy. Rate from 0.99%, 0 payments subject to finance approval. Dealer may choose not to buy down rate equipment, and toys are all on sale for fantastic in lieu of discount. prices. You can become a seller, strictly buy, or volunteer…. and by popular demand, there is also bchonda.com the option to donate this year. to $3,000/Up to $3,000/$5,000 Honda cash purchase incentive is available select 2014 Civic models (2D LX, 2D EX, 2D EX-L NAVI, 2D Si, 4D LX, 4D EX, 4D Touring and 4D Si), every 2014 CR-V model, select 2014 Accord models (2D EX, 2D EX-L Navi, 4D LX, 4D Sport, 4D EX-L and Join us on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 *$2,000/Up 4D Touring) and every 2014 Pilot model. Honda cash purchase incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance offers. #Limited time lease offer based on select new 2014 Honda models through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C. bchonda.com Lease example based on a new 2014 Civic 4D DX 5MTComox model FB2E2EEX and aRoad, 48 month lease term available only through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C.: 0.99% lease APR for 48 months O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $99.33. Down payment of $0.00, first bi-weekly 1025 Courtenay 1-877-398-2373 p.m. at the Courtenay Legion, 367 Cliffe Ave. payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $10,330.32. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres.†Limited time 0.99% finance offer based on select new 2014 models only Honda Canada Finance Inc.cash O.A.C. Finance exampleis based on select a new 2014 2014 Civic Civic models 4D DX 5MT model FB2E2EEX a 48 available Honda2014 Canada Inc. O.A.C.: $17,185models at 0.99% equals monthly months. *$2,000/Up to through $3,000/Up to $3,000/$5,000 Honda purchase incentive available (2D LX, 2D EX, 2D EX-Land NAVI, 2Dmonth Si, 4Dfinance LX, 4D term EX, 4D Touringonly andthrough 4D Si), every CR-VFinance model, select 2014 Accord (2Dper EX,annum 2D EX-L Navi,$410.46 4D LX, 4D Sport,for 4D48EX-L and There is typically a lineup down the street for Honda Freight4Dand PDI ofand $1,495 included. Cost of borrowing is $393.01, forincentive a total obligation of $19,702.08. payment of $0.00, first and monthly payment, environmental feeslease and or $0finance securityoffers. deposit due at time finance inception. Taxes are extra. on approved credit for qualified customers Touring) every 2014 Pilot model. Honda cash purchase will be deducted from theDown negotiated price after taxes cannot be combined with special #Limited lease offer based on select newFinance 2014 Honda models through Honda Canada Financeonly.**MSRP Inc. O.A.C. $19,990 / $27,685 based a new 2014model Civic 4D DX 5MT FB2E4EEX / CR-V LXterm 2WDavailable RM3H3EES Accord Honda 4D L4 LX 6MT CR2E3EE / Pilot LX 2WD YF3H2EE including $1,495 O.A.C. / $1,695Bi-weekly / $1,695 /payment, $1,695 freight and freight PDI. */** Prices and/or payments shown do include PPSA lien Lease example/ $25,685 based on/ a$36,685 new 2014 Civicon4D DX 5MT FB2E2EEX and a 48 month lease only /through Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C.: 0.99% lease APR for 48 months including and PDI, is $99.33. Down payment of not $0.00, first bi-weekly Kids Clutter. That’s a pretty good indication- you isregistration and environmental lien registeringfees agent's which deposit are duedue at time of delivery. Dealer sellobligation for less. Dealer trade may be required. all offers levies (air conditioning of $100 and tire/battery of $25), taxes andtime registration are extra. from September payment, and fees, $0 security at lease inception. Totalmay lease is $10,330.32. Taxes, license, For insurance and registration are extra.tax 96,000 kilometre allowance;taxcharge of license, $0.12/kminsurance, for excessapplicable kilometres.†Limited 0.99% finance offerOffers basedvalid on select new 2014 3rd through 30th, 2014Honda at participating Honda retailers. Offers validexample only for British Columbia residents at BC Dealers locations.and Offers to change oravailable cancellation andFinance conditions www.bchonda.com or seeequals your BC Hondamonthly retailerfor for48 fullmonths. details. HondaSeptember models only through Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C. Finance based on a new 2014 Civic 4D DXHonda 5MT model FB2E2EEX a 48subject month finance term onlywithout throughnotice. HondaTerms Canada Inc. apply. O.A.C.:Visit $17,185 at 0.99% per annum $410.46 will love this sale! Freight and PDI of $1,495 included. Cost of borrowing is $393.01, for a total obligation of $19,702.08. Down payment of $0.00, first monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at finance inception. Taxes are extra. Finance on approved credit for qualified customers only.**MSRP is $19,990 / $27,685 / $25,685 / $36,685 based on a new 2014 Civic 4D DX 5MT FB2E4EEX / CR-V LX 2WD RM3H3EES / Accord 4D L4 LX 6MT CR2E3EE / Pilot LX 2WD YF3H2EE including $1,495 / $1,695 / $1,695 / $1,695 freight and PDI. */** Prices and/or payments shown do not include PPSA lien To buy, sell, volunteer or donate visit bit. registration and lien registering agent's fees, which are due at time of delivery. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. For all offers levies (air conditioning tax of $100 and tire/battery tax of $25), license, insurance, applicable taxes and registration are extra. Offers valid from September 3rd through September 30th, 2014 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your BC Honda retailer for full details. ly/1oh7p7Y, follow us on Facebook at YANA Kids Clutter Sale, or e-mail us at kidsclutter@yanacoBCHD-September-CivicCRVAccordPilot-4CPD-8x11.786 moxvalley.com

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, September 25, 2014

This week’s Community Crossword is brought to you by SUNWEST AUTO CENTRE

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