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3L closing public access to Stotan Falls property because we own both sides of the river. River bottoms are never exempted from the titles when the parcels are created, and therefore we still own them.”
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to call the fire department and get it put out. It was nowhere near as dry as it is now.” In 2013, the company closed two sets of gates that blocked traffic flow for several weeks on Comox Logging Road and Duncan Bay Main. “We can’t take the chance, especially if there’s people at the falls, on the trails, and a fire were to start,” Atwall said. “Between them and the road, how do they get out?” He realizes the public will continue to use Stotan regardless of road
closures and No Trespassing signs. “Somewhere along the line people need to be a little more responsible in what they do down there. We can’t carry the risk of it all, so we’ve got to do what we have to do from a risk management perspective.” 3L owns the river bed while BC Hydro owns and controls the water. “The actual land that the water goes over is our land. If you’re standing in the river you’re standing on our land. From the bridge down towards town is all on our
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The City of Courtenay reminds everyone of the following road closures in effect Wednesday, July 1 for Canada Day celebrations: From 9-10 a.m. Cliffe Avenue will be closed in both directions between 8th and 10th streets from approximately 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for the Freedom of the City Ceremony at City Hall. Traffic will be diverted onto 8th and 10th to allow drivers to continue on their way. 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Parade route along 5th Street and connecting side roads from Lake Trail. Willemar Avenue to Ryan Road will be closed to vehicle traffic. From 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. 5th Street to Ryan Road will continue to be closed to ensure safe travel to and from Simm’s Park and Lewis Park during the Canada Day events. Please allow extra time to compensate for heavier traffic on 17th Street Bridge.
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With an official ribbon cutting ceremony, a new interpretive centre at the Comox Valley Hospital will allow residents to stay up-to-date on construction progress for the North Island Hospital Project. Comox Valley MLA Don McRae, along with representatives from the City of Courtenay and the North Island Hospitals Project were on hand last week.
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Senior battling VAC over pension ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com
His military days are long behind him, but Chuck Murray continues to battle Veterans Affairs Canada for the disability benefits he feels he deserves. The 79-year-old Comox man endured three accidents during 23 years of service as an engine mechanic in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The first occurred in a hangar in the mid-1950s in Claresholm, Alta. When an aircraft turned the wrong way, Murray ran and tripped into a piece of machinery and was knocked out. When he awoke, he was draped over the hood of a towing tractor en route to the hospital. In the second incident in Macdonald, Man., he was blindsided when playing flag football and again knocked out — and again admitted to hospital. “If you get hurt in the military,
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they’re obligated to make a report,” Murray said. “But there’s no accident report, therefore it never happened.” In a third incident, he broke his ankle after slipping off an aircraft. “It’s not my job to make out that paperwork. Therefore, if the paperwork’s not done, according to the department of Veteran’s Affairs, it never happened.” Later in life, Murray has experienced various health problems. The
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doctor’s report from the football injury describes an avulsion fracture that upsets the vagus nerve, a pathway between the brain and organs. “I pass out because it upsets the whole rhythmic system of the heart. It sets off an electrical storm in my head. It’s like having lightning in your head.” Considering his injuries, Murray feels he’s entitled to more than his monthly pension of about $1,000. Having never passed a medical, he has not been able to work after his military career. “Financially it’s been hard,” said Murray, who raised two children with his wife, Gemma. “We’re not poor but we could have done better if I had my health back.” He hasn’t resolved anything on the several occasions he has requested information from VAC. But they finally relented when he inquired through the office of Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan. Government has changed the rules allowing veterans to access documentation to which they had not been privy. See MURRAY, Page 4
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With a goal to advocate for principals and vice-principals across the province, Lake Trail Middle School principal Kevin Reimer is the next president of an organization representing 2,100 administrators. The British Columbia Principal and Vice-Principal’s Association recently
elected Reimer - who served on the board of directors for the past few years - to the position, which will see him move to Vancouver for the next two years. “I want to bring my leadership to a larger audience, and I’ve had some success in my role as principal and I’ve enjoyed advocating in my own district,” he explained. Reimer said the appointment will allow him to offer his perspective as to where the organization will go moving forward in a more formal capacity than a board member.
With 60 school districts to visit in the duration of his term, Reimer added he is especially looking forward to examining the “very, very different needs and diversity depending on the district. “Our district has some very innovative programs and I’m glad to share in the success.” Originally from Vancouver, he and his wife will make the move to the Lower Mainland, but he added they plan on returning to the Valley upon completion of his term to return as a principal in the school district.
Murray: ‘There should be no need for a veteran to get legal advice’ Con’t from Page 3 “It would be fair to say that in cases like this, veterans can see documents today that they could not have seen previously,” Duncan said. “There’s still some bureaucracy involved because they have to file a request. But we’ll help in that process if people are so inclined.” Though they left out records from Murray’s four years in Manitoba, VAC released several ‘protected’ documents. Portions of a doctor’s letter dated 1993 have been redacted. A memo from the Pensions Medical Advisory Directorate says: “There is absolutely no record of injury or accident corroborated by a report of injuries, etc. during RF service. The claimed condition was first manifest during his RF service, however, one is unable to relate the condition to the exigencies of RF service.” Another memo from 1995 says: “There have been no injuries to the spine during the regular force service.” Neither VAC nor the Bureau of Pensions Advocates Canada could comment
on Murray’s case due to privacy. The latter is an organization of lawyers with VAC that provides free legal help for people who are dissatisfied with decisions about claims for disability benefits. “There should be no need for a veteran to get legal advice,” said Murray, who feels the VAC system is “bro-
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also spoke with the Privacy Commission, which told him to go back to VAC. “When you’re 79 years of age you don’t have much time to wait another 33 years for things to happen,” he said.
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Wasn’t that a party
All those in attendance can attest: those who missed it, missed one heck of a party, at the Comox Valley Sports Centre on Saturday. The Courtenay Centennial Committee kicked off a week- (or so) long schedule of festivities Saturday with the Sports Festival and Tailgate Party and if the first day of celebrations is any indications, this will be a week not to be missed. Minor hockey, soccer and football players got the sports day rolling with games and skills competitions on the main field, while folks in giant bubbles played soccer on the artificial pitch. There were all kinds of games for the youngsters and companies were set up with free drinking water (an essential to combat the record-breaking temperatures), free food and free pop. Tailgaters got into the spirit of the event in a big way, with barbecues of all shapes and sizes, tents, inflatable swimming pools and banners galore. A special congratulations goes out to “The Great Canadian Tailgaters” who won a barbecue for being the best tailgaters there. The CFL football games - and more so, the Women’s World Cup soccer game between Canada and England - were all a big hit, with fans flocking around the giant screen television to cheer. The BC Fe-Lions cheerleading squad was on hand, as were numerous CFL alumni, including Canadian Football Hall of Famer Dave Cutler, who made Elijah’s day by letting the youngster try on his 1982 Grey Cup ring. And XLR8 put the perfect finishing touches on the party. The best news is that’s just the beginning of this historic week. Tonight there’s The Originals at Simms Park, with Todd Butler, Gord Carter, Comox & Friends and Sue Medley all taking the stage. Canada Day has a full slate of activities, including the Freedom of the City renewals, the parade, and a bevy of activities in Lewis and Simms Parks. Thursday night features Champagne Jam at Simms, as Doug Cox, Sam Hurry, Barry Polichek and Rob Flannery host a jam session with some of the greatest musicians in the Valley. And of course the grand finale to Homecoming Week, the Symphony and Fireworks at the Airpark. So if you missed the first party of Homecoming week, luckily for you, this party goes strong, all week long.
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The man behind “HarperPAC” says it lived and died in a few days to make a point about third-party advertising in Canadian politics. When it launched, I wondered why he would choose such a deliberately provocative name. No, not “Harper,” but the acronym for “Political Action Committee,” which has come to symbolize the financial excesses of U.S. politics. HarperPAC ran one radio ad, accusing Liberal leader Justin Trudeau of blaming voters for his declining popularity, and suggesting that Trudeau’s “months of mistakes” are a likelier cause. No kidding. HarperPAC spokesman Stephen Taylor, who like Stephen Harper before him has worked for the National Citizens’ Coalition, announced the end of the project last week. “We have contributed to a new discussion about political financing in a fixed election era that is critical to our democracy,” Taylor said. “We note that this discussion only occurred once a right-wing analog of the left’s PAC-style efforts emerged on the scene.” Indeed, it was when HarperPAC emerged that muttering began about
ney general Wally Oppal used to warn about American-style influence by wealthy interest groups targeting scheduled elections. Their strategy was not so much to keep corporate money out of B.C. politics as to keep it flowing through the B.C. Liberal Party. This spring the B.C. Liberal majority passed Bill 20, the Election Amendment Act. Not only did this recognize the freedom of outsiders to weigh in on elections, it also did away with pre-campaign restrictions on registered political parties and candidates. NDP MLA Leonard Krog warned that this sets the stage for “some mad Wild West show,” with politicians so desperate to raise money they start looking for the B.C. equivalent of renting out the Lincoln bedroom in the White House. The big difference between the pre-campaign ads for this fall’s federal election and the next provincial vote in 2017 is that corporate and union donations to parties and candidates have been eliminated at the federal level. That means more money available for third-party campaigns, but it seems to be fairly well distributed between the two sides, the Conservatives and everybody else. Here in the Wild West, nothing’s going to change as long as the B.C. Liberals are in the saddle.
Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca
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“dark money” in Canadian politics. Unifor, Anti-Conservative front LeadNow and the many faces of the Tides Foundation somehow failed to ignite much discussion in the Canadian media. Taylor launched the bid in response to the emergence of “Engage Canada,” a union-financed action committee that he said was part of a broader effort by the left to oust the Conservatives. Engage Canada portrays itself as a brave alternative to shadowy right-wing groups such as Working Canadians, which has also run pro-Conservative ads. Engage Canada’s latest ad plays on the union movement’s cherished “inequality” theme, selecting statistics to portray the wealthy as making out far better than the rest of us in Harper’s Canada. (The notion that “inequality” can and should be fixed by ever-higher taxes on “the rich” staggers on, zombie-like, as if capitalism was the cause of poverty.) Two recent developments have led to all this. Scheduled elections every four years have finally taken effect at the federal level, after a series of minority governments. And courts have repeatedly struck down efforts to restrict third-party spending in the so-called “pre-campaign” period as an unwarranted restriction on free speech. The B.C. Liberal government tried and failed several times to restrict third party spending, largely in response to the million-dollar tirades of the teachers’ union. Former attor-
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Art: Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox presents:“WEST COAST RENDITIONS” a SHOW & SALE by CHARLOTTE DEPTFORD” June 2-21. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1- 4 p.m., Closed Monday. Free admission. Located at 1729 Comox Ave. FMI and to see a virtual gallery of the current show go to pearlellisgallery.com ALEX WALTON: The World According to Alex Walton at Studio B Gallery in Cumberland (2704 Dunsmuir Ave.). Presencing the Past: Comox Valley Arts and Red Tree Specialty Coffee in Tin Town are pleased to present Medwyn McConachy’s “Presencing the Past” from June 15 – July 14. Presencing the Past is a photo-image installation and storytelling from McConachy’s trip to the Yukon in 2014. FIRST NATIONS ART AT CVAG - The Comox Valley Art Gallery has three separate exhibits featuring First Nations Art, running until Sept. 5. The art gallery is at 580 Duncan Ave. in Courtenay.
Theatre: WEST SIDE STORY - July CYMC Musical Theatre presents “West Side Story” at Sid Williams Theatre Tuesday, July 14 to Saturday, July 18. 7:30 p.m. nightly and 2 p.m. matinée July 18. Tickets: $26 evenings, $24 matinée Sid Williams Ticket Centre, sidwilliamstheatre. com 250-338-2430 ext. 1. Recommended for ages 7+. The iconic Jerome Robbins Broadway musical based on “Romeo and Juliet,” with some of the greatest music ever written for the stage.
Calendar: Tuesday, June 30 Euchre - Comox Seniors Centre, 1801 Beaufort Ave. We play eight games of euchre for about two hours and 15 minutes. $1 of the $1.25 entry fee is returned in prizes. Those wishing
to play on an ongoing basis after a week or two of playing will require a membership. This is only $30 per annum and as a member will cover many other activities as well. Pints & Politics - 6 p.m. - join your Federal Liberal Party of Canada candidate for North Island - Powell River, Peter Schwarzhoff, for the monthly gathering of local Liberals. This month enjoy the hospitality of the Sunnydale Golf Club and find out how Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada team is committed to bringing about Real Change and Fairness for the Middle Class. Bob Bowen 250218-5635 bobincourtenay@ gmail.com Karaoke for cash Karaoke with Rod & Suzy McNeil. Chances Casino, 361 Hunt Rd. Win $500 cash! RED21 Idol Season #3 Karaoke Contest. Free to enter
Wednesday, July 1 Canada Day Parade: 9:30 a.m. - along 5th St. Starts with the annual 5th St. Mile fun run. Ducky 500 - duck race Rotary fundraiser. 6,000 ducks enter water at Condensory Bridge. First one to 5th St. Bridge wins a cruise for two, or $5,000 cash. Go to ducky500.ca to buy a duck. Canada Day Tea - The Evergreen Club presents the July 1st Tea Dance at 2 p.m. upstairs in Native Sons Hall. This fun event is part of Courtenay’s Canada Day celebrations. Quality Foods are providing the delicious treats and the event is supported by the City of Courtenay. Variety Show - Marlene Oolo presents Centennial Variety Show - Sid Williams Theatre 7-9 p.m. Doors open 6:30...festival seating. Admission is a donation to the food bank.
Thursday, July 2 COHEN TRIBUTE - Filberg Summer Concert Series presents Tower of Song - a tribute to the music of Leonard Cohen. This is the first of four summer concerts happening during the course of the 2015 Filberg summer concert series. $16. Kids 12 and below are free. Tickets are available at Long and McQuade in Courtenay and Blue Heron Books in Comox or at www.filberg.com or at the gate. Show starts at 7.
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■ Your view
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A Canada Day reflection
Dear editor, Again we come to the anniversary of Confederation. We remember, some of us, our fathers who crossed the sea, long years ago. We remember their faith, their courage, and their perseverance. We remember their love for the old country—a love that never really left—and that new love that came afterwards, a love that built new homes in a new land and that made of those homes a nation. We remember, others of us, how our families have lived in this country longer than history can tell, and how our stories, so closely tied to the land, have become a part of the same nation. We remember, still others, how we ourselves came here, and marvel at the welcome that met us. We look around us, wondering at the glory of snow-capped peaks, forested slopes, mighty waters, and sparkling beaches. We watch the eagle, soaring high above us, and examine the starfish, moving almost imperceptibly below. The colours, sounds and smells of our home, at once fresh and familiar, always enchant us—and an endless variety awaits us between west and eastern sea. We relax within our houses, with food, clothing, entertainment--truly we live in a land of plenty! We think of our Parliament, Crown and People in ancient and indissolu-
ble union, and of the freedom that we have in such a government. We think of our institutions of law, commerce and education, and of the opportunity that each can offer. We go abroad now, and survey the globe, and see beauty in every land. In all places we find something good and pleasant. But we ever turn back, back to the land that is our home. And we thank God for Canada. Brendon Johnson, Courtenay
A First Nations monument is an appropriate reminder
Dear editor, Our country has now been presented with the Truth and Reconciliation Report. It was every thing some of us feared. It is part of our oral and written Canadian history. When it was presented P.M. Harper and cabinet minister Bernard Valcourt’s responses said volumes about their attitudes and explains for me why the problems for First Nations people continue to this day. Stephen Harper wants to build a monument to the victims of communism on the space allocated for a new court house in Ottawa, yet he signed a 31-year trade deal with China. The hypocrisy is overwhelming. The real disgrace in our history is what happened to First Nations children. They were rounded up, placed in schools/camps, had experiments
conducted on them, were beaten, starved, sexually abused, died at the same rate as soldiers in WW II, and their parents mostly never notified. If Canada is going to build any sort of monument to anyone in this country it ought to be to the First Nations children who were subjected to this genocide. We need this monument to remind each and every one of us what happened in this country and to ensure it never happens again. If the Prime Minister thinks its a good idea to build monuments for victims we ought to start with those victims who were citizens of Canada. E. A. Foster Comox
Multiple chemical sensitivity sufferers offer info
Dear editor, It’s that time of year again when everybody has their windows open and enjoys a fresh breeze. I just wanted to inform any that might not know that some people suffer from multiple chemical sensitivity. For some people, the scent chemicals wafting from dryer vents when we use scented laundry detergent causes a reaction. Let’s make an effort to reduce the scent chemicals we are exposed to and that we expose others to so that everyone can enjoy a fresh summer breeze. Thanks for your consideration. Celia Laval Courtenay
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Canadian Mosaic Project: Picture this One year became seven
■ Terry Farrell terry.farrell @comoxvalleyrecord.com
Exactly what was that picture-covered RV seen driving around the Comox Valley this month? It was a legacy in the making. Forty-six-year-old Tim Van Horn visited Vancouver Island in June for the second time in the past seven years, adding more touches to his Canadian Mosaic Project, which will be unveiled during Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations, in 2017. Van Horn said that while the project has been a work in progress for seven years, the motivation is a result of his upbringing. “I grew up with a sense of duty - I’m a military kid. My parents all served, my grandparents, my brother… so I grew up feeling I needed to do something equivalent to what my parents did, regarding service. So I came up with the idea to travel across Canada and unite this country for our 150th birthday.” He wasn’t expecting the project to take as long as it has.
Horn, it was a fascinating experience, and not a duty He left his home in Red Deer, Alta. in 2008 for what for the timid. “I feel a real strong desire to unite the country, so it he planned to be a “one year creative tour of duty.” wasn’t at all intimidating for me to approach strangers, Little did he know what he was in store for, when he put my hand out and say ‘I need your began the project. help with this project I am doing.’ It was “I got out there and started meeting a bit of a barometer of how accepting There has never all these people and listening to their stories. That’s when the entire project been anything done like people are in this country, from Montreal, to Quebec City, to the West Coast. really started taking shape for me,” he this before; a massive And I am happy to say that 90 per cent said. portrait of the Canaof the time, people say yes, that they will “We need something that brings us all be a part of this. dian people. It will be together, celebrates who we are. There “People do challenge me on why I am has never been anything done like this the largest portrait ever doing this, but I am not a part of any before; a massive portrait of the Canadi- created in Canadian company or anything. I am just a citizen an people. It will be the largest portrait history. doing his part for the country.” ever created in Canadian history - we’ve Tim Van Horn never had a massive documentation of 2017 travelling roadshow the Canadian people, or if we have, it In 2017, the project will roll out across the land, in hasn’t been in recent times. the form of a 40-foot multi-media bus. “There is so much (diversity) in this country that we The entire exterior of the bus will be covered in phoreally don’t know what we look like. It’s such a massive area and people from Vancouver don’t necessarily ever tos of Canadians - 54,000 photos, giver or take a few. “The bus itself is a travelling exhibition, and hunget to St. John’s, Newfoundland.” The work involved standing on street corners in dreds of thousands of people will see it as it journeys cities, towns, villages and hamlets across the country, across the land. It will be something tangible for Caninterviewing people and hearing their stories. For Van ada to see.”
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If you had your photo taken on one of Van Horn’s visits to the Valley, remember what you wore that day. There will be no clues as to where your photo will appear on the exhibit. “You will have to look for your picture on this bus and that will allow you to discover a whole bunch of other people along the way,” he said. “It’s about opening your imagination, and opening up your sense of belonging within the greater community. So while you are looking for yourself, you are going to discover the greater community, through all these individual stories. “Woven into all these portraits are text: quotes, philosophy, maybe just one word, like ‘courage’ or ‘individuality’. What I have learned is what the people want, what the people need, is inspiration.” Van Horn said his love of photography goes back to his very early years. “I picked up a Canadian Geographic magazine where I was the tender age of five years old and I decided right then and there that I wanted to be a cameraman so I could travel, experience people’s cultures, and go on these endless adventures. I never lost track of that. I’ve been fortunate enough to find my calling at a young age, and stick with it and not lose track.” Van Horn said he did not seek out any corporate sponsorship for the project. This is about the people, and as such, any funding not coming from his own life savings, is coming from the people. He is accepting donations on his website - canadianmosiac.ca Anyone interested can “sponsor a kilometre” for $20. He has applied, unsuccessfully, for grants. “I tried nine times, with Alberta Foundation for the Arts, for grants, and I have been denied nine times, so I don’t even try that route anymore,” he said. “I am funding it on my own, because I feel very strongly that a project like this should not have a logo on it. I am keeping this thing corporate-free. “This is not about money. The universe has said ‘we need you to go do this. Do it, and we will take care of you.’” Van Horn has been across Canada five times during the creation of the project and estimates he has covered 150,000 kilometres. He expects to be completed shooting content for the bus, and the accompanying book, within the next 11 months. The final year will be spent in production. The completed project will be on the road from May 2017 to June of 2018. It will start in Red Deer, head up to Whitehorse, then cover B.C. in July of 2017.
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Comox student makes a statement with environmentally friendly grad dress ■ Terry Farrell terry.farrell @comoxvalleyrecord.com
Erika Massicotte walked the walk at her grad, and she’s hoping that she started a trend. When the grad committee was discussing themes for the 2015 École Au coeur-de-l’île graduation, “Hope for Humanity” was brought up as one possibility. Massicotte took that theme to heart. Her grad dress was made entirely out of recyclable paper and organic products. “I didn’t feel like spending hundreds of dollars on a grad dress and I wanted to encourage recycling as well as sticking with natural, organic and local materials,” Massicotte told The Record. Ultimately, the grad committee decided against going with a particular theme for the Class of 2015, but Massicotte was not deterred. “I just decided I was going to do it anyway,” she said. Massicotte noted there was originally some resistance to her idea, particularly from parents of graduating students. “Many of the mothers were concerned about me showing up in a paper dress, particularly due to my lack of artistic skills,” said Massicotte. “So an art teacher from our school, Teresa Renaud, asked me if she could create one for me. It turned out to be a success. Most people didn’t even notice that my dress was made out of recycled materials. I was also able to sit in a car, go to dinner and go to the bathroom twice with the dress.” Massicotte said it was the ideal way for her to express the theme of the grad, and it was all made possible because of the efforts of a teacher. “I can’t thank Teresa enough; she is truly a talented woman,” said Massicotte. “I believe Teresa has started a new trend at our school; girls have already asked her to make them recycled dresses for their grad year.” The total cost of her dress was less than what most grads spent on corsages: $30. Renaud would not accept payment from Massicotte. In keeping with the theme of the grad, Renaud asked Massicotte to put the money to a humanitarian cause. “Instead of giving her the $30, she asked that I send that money as a donation to the Salvation Army or to next year’s recycled dress
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Orange Pekoe Tea 80’s
5
2$ for
Lynch
Olde Style Cider Mix 10x23gr
5
2$ for
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Armstrong
Melts Slices
Armstrong
Ocean Spray
Wave Drink
Processed Cheese Product, 1kg
Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
Labatt Blue
Powerade
De-Alcoholized Pilsener
Sports Drink
946ml
Snowcrest
Less Than 0.5% Alcohol, 6x341ml
946ml
Selectables Frozen Fruit
600gr
Mayonnaise 890ml
320gr
375ml
Happy Canada Day!
Bick’s
Pickled Beets
Relish
4
Pickles
500-750ml
1lt
Pepsi, 7-Up or Mountain Dew
Lay’s
PLUS A
77
The Great Jamaican
Old Tyme Ginger Beer Non Alcoholic, 6x250ml
3
99
Christie
LICABL PP
4
99
Kraft
Cadbury
Jet-Puffed Marshmallows
Chocolate Bar
400gr
Schweppes
4
99
LICABL PP
400gr
90-100gr
Ginger Ale, Tonic Water or Club Soda
255gr
12-15x355ml
LICABL PP
Wafers or Crumbs
Family Size Potato Chips
1.5kg
10x250ml
4
10
for
Perrier
EES EF
Bick’s
Bick’s
4
6x330ml
99
5$
7
Carbonated Natural Spring Water
EES EF
3
for
Sharp Cold Pack Cheddar, 230gr
99
2$
San Pellegrino
Sparkling Fruit Beverage
EES EF
4
99
Selected, 175-454gr
340gr
12’s
99
PLUS A
PLUS A
Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns
Imperial Carefully Aged Cheese
Crackers
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread
PLUS A
Shredded Cheese Blend
Wonder
4
99
MacLaren’s
Christie
Kraft
PLUS A
Hellmann’s
88
LICABL PP
EES EF
Saputo
88
¢
LICABL PP
EES EF
4
99
¢
LICABL PP
EES EF
7
77
PLUS A
Quality Foods an Island Original
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Kraft
Dressing
5
Bull’s Eye
Heinz
Barbecue Sauce
250ml
2
PLUS A
for
99
for
7
for
for
2
7
99
Mott’s
Smartfood
for
peanuts Resealable Bag
1.89lt
185-220gr
4
for
Christie
Bits & Bites
275-300gr
5
3$
2$ Planters
Clamato Juice
Popcorn
Demineralized Treated Water
12x355ml
235-245gr
2$
LICABL PP
Aquafina
Brisk
Tortilla Chips
3x375ml
5
2$
Lipton
Doritos
Picnic Pack
425ml
2$
LICABL PP
EES EF
for
2$
EES EF
4
2$
PLUS A
12x355ml
175gr
Nature Valley
Twizzlers
Gourmet Rice Crisps
160-230gr
156gr
for
10
5$ for
4
2$ for
88
¢
PLUS A
for
10
5$
LICABL PP
EES EF
5
2$
PLUS A
Assorted Sizes
300-454gr
88
¢
2
99
for
499
5
Chapman’s
Ice Cream Sundae or Gelato
4
2$
2$
Chapman’s
Super Sandwich, Bars or Cones
Selected, 473ml
1’s
225gr
LICABL PP
Chapman’s
Beverage
Regular Chocolate Bars
Classic Dip
299
Snapple
Nestle
Nalley
PLUS A
4
Rice Works
Granola Bars
Twists, Goodies or Nibs
5
2
99
EES EF
for
99
LICABL PP
EES EF
for
2$
2
99
LICABL PP
EES EF
4
2$
2
99
PLUS A
12x500ml
for
Chapman’s
Lolly
18x75ml or 21-28x50ml
Original Ice Cream 2lt
1-1.5lt
399
399
2
99
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Armstrong
Melts Slices
Armstrong
Ocean Spray
Wave Drink
Processed Cheese Product, 1kg
Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
Labatt Blue
Powerade
De-Alcoholized Pilsener
Sports Drink
946ml
Snowcrest
Less Than 0.5% Alcohol, 6x341ml
946ml
Selectables Frozen Fruit
600gr
Mayonnaise 890ml
320gr
375ml
Happy Canada Day!
Bick’s
Pickled Beets
Relish
4
Pickles
500-750ml
1lt
Pepsi, 7-Up or Mountain Dew
Lay’s
PLUS A
77
The Great Jamaican
Old Tyme Ginger Beer Non Alcoholic, 6x250ml
3
99
Christie
LICABL PP
4
99
Kraft
Cadbury
Jet-Puffed Marshmallows
Chocolate Bar
400gr
Schweppes
4
99
LICABL PP
400gr
90-100gr
Ginger Ale, Tonic Water or Club Soda
255gr
12-15x355ml
LICABL PP
Wafers or Crumbs
Family Size Potato Chips
1.5kg
10x250ml
4
10
for
Perrier
EES EF
Bick’s
Bick’s
4
6x330ml
99
5$
7
Carbonated Natural Spring Water
EES EF
3
for
Sharp Cold Pack Cheddar, 230gr
99
2$
San Pellegrino
Sparkling Fruit Beverage
EES EF
4
99
Selected, 175-454gr
340gr
12’s
99
PLUS A
PLUS A
Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns
Imperial Carefully Aged Cheese
Crackers
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread
PLUS A
Shredded Cheese Blend
Wonder
4
99
MacLaren’s
Christie
Kraft
PLUS A
Hellmann’s
88
LICABL PP
EES EF
Saputo
88
¢
LICABL PP
EES EF
4
99
¢
LICABL PP
EES EF
7
77
PLUS A
Quality Foods an Island Original
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Kraft
Dressing
5
Bull’s Eye
Heinz
Barbecue Sauce
250ml
2
PLUS A
for
99
for
7
for
for
2
7
99
Mott’s
Smartfood
for
peanuts Resealable Bag
1.89lt
185-220gr
4
for
Christie
Bits & Bites
275-300gr
5
3$
2$ Planters
Clamato Juice
Popcorn
Demineralized Treated Water
12x355ml
235-245gr
2$
LICABL PP
Aquafina
Brisk
Tortilla Chips
3x375ml
5
2$
Lipton
Doritos
Picnic Pack
425ml
2$
LICABL PP
EES EF
for
2$
EES EF
4
2$
PLUS A
12x355ml
175gr
Nature Valley
Twizzlers
Gourmet Rice Crisps
160-230gr
156gr
for
10
5$ for
4
2$ for
88
¢
PLUS A
for
10
5$
LICABL PP
EES EF
5
2$
PLUS A
Assorted Sizes
300-454gr
88
¢
2
99
for
499
5
Chapman’s
Ice Cream Sundae or Gelato
4
2$
2$
Chapman’s
Super Sandwich, Bars or Cones
Selected, 473ml
1’s
225gr
LICABL PP
Chapman’s
Beverage
Regular Chocolate Bars
Classic Dip
299
Snapple
Nestle
Nalley
PLUS A
4
Rice Works
Granola Bars
Twists, Goodies or Nibs
5
2
99
EES EF
for
99
LICABL PP
EES EF
for
2$
2
99
LICABL PP
EES EF
4
2$
2
99
PLUS A
12x500ml
for
Chapman’s
Lolly
18x75ml or 21-28x50ml
Original Ice Cream 2lt
1-1.5lt
399
399
2
99
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Freybe
Continental Traditional Irish Smoked or Freybe Smoked Bavarian Ham
1
ALL VARIETIES
1
5
99
Per
100 gr
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100 gr
German
Canadian
Cambozola Blue Cheese
8 Piece Happy California Rolls
5
Oka Cheese
4
2
99
49
99 Medium
Almond Chicken Chop Suey
27 Piece Party Tray
Deli Salad
Bottom Round
99
Sushi
Medium
Authentic Smoked Beef
12
95
Available at select stores only.
6
Chow Mein
White Cheddar or Mozzarella Goat Cheese 190gr
7
995
Medium
Szechuan Beef
per 100 gr
Woolwich Dairy
50
Medium
9
99
per 100 gr
Available at select stores only.
99
Seafood • Quality Foods
99
¢
Fresh
Ling Cod Fillets
HOT HOT
Fresh
Sole Fillets
Per
WEATHER PERMITTING
Fresh
Sockeye Salmon Steaks
Unblanched Raw Almonds
Quality Fresh
1
230gr
99 Per
100 gr
2
2
49
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100 gr
WEATHER PERMITTING
Frozen or Previously Frozen
69
Machine Peeled Pacific Wild Shrimp
100 gr
Quality Fresh
Organic California Pistachios
400gr
for
5
Per
100 gr
Organically Yours
Sweet Treats Cranberry Trio
2$
2
49
Per
Family Favourites Banana Chips
per 100 gr
Roasted & Salted, 200gr
4
99
599
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Cheese Buns
Bagels Selected
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Alpine Bread
3
2 Old Fashioned Donuts
for
7” Keylime or Mango Cheesecake
2
Country Harvest
Bread
Selected, 675gr
9
99
99 8 pack
Cheesecake Slice
Sara’s
8” Apple Pie
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Cake
3
5
2$ for
Villaggio
Bread or Buns 510gr or 6-8’s
1.4lt
12
99
5
2$
49
99
5
2$
99
for
5
2$ for
Quality Foods • Taste for Life Kuhne
Nature’s Path
Blue Diamond
Yogurt Dressing
Organic Granola Bars
Almond Breeze NonDairy Beverage
250ml
175-210gr
142gr
946ml
5
2$ for
Applesnax
Blue Diamond
650ml
170gr
Organic Apple Sauce
6
Selected, 325-350gr
2
3
99
99
Glad
Airwick
199
Household
Cashmere
Jumbo Paper Towels
Assorted Sizes
225-226gr
for
White Swan
Containers & Lids
Aerosol Air Freshener
Ultra Luxe Bathroom Tissue
6’s
2
99
5
2$
Nature’s Path
Organic Granola
Almonds
2$ for
2
4
99
2$ for
Sensible Portions
Veggie Straws
2 Ply Double Rolls, 12’s
399
4
99
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¢
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B.C. Grown
Green or Yellow Zucchini Squash
per
LB
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LB
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2$
2.18 per kg
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BYOB Bouquet
19
99
5
B.C. Grown
99
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3
2$ for
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7
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Carolanne Hetu, celebrated as the L’Arche Artist of the Month for June, works on one of her engaging and cheerful art works. Carolanne joined the L’Arche community in Courtenay in 2013 as an assistant at Jubilee House. She has been making art all her life and participates in the art program at the L’Arche Outreach Centre every Wednesday. In this program, people with and without disabilities work together exploring ways to express their unique creativity. Carolanne loves detailed black and white drawings but is always excited to try new things. You can drop by the Outreach Centre for coffee on Fridays between 10 -11:30 and see some of the art work, candles and jewelry participants have made. We are at the corner of 10th and Fitzgerald in Courtenay.
The Comox Valley Airport Commission and the Comox Valley Community Arts Council are seeking submissions for the 2015 Art and Culture Program at the Comox Valley Airport. This year’s exhibition, entitled Island Connections, will run for six months from November 2015 to May 2016. In this call for submission, the airport is seeking two- and three-dimensional art pieces that celebrate a connection to the Island – to the many special places, people and experiences available on Northern Vancouver Island. Work can be representative of the emotional, physical, literal and/ or ethereal sense of being linked or associated with this part of the Island. Art submissions may be in the form of paintings, original prints, photography, mixed media, textiles and/or sculpture. “There are many types of Vancouver Island connections that can be explored in this exhibition from those that are natural, genuine and fundamental,” explained Dallas Stevenson, executive director of the Comox Valley Community Arts Council. “When a person, an idea or a thing is brought together, associated
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It’s a long way from Courtenay to Quebec. And ever farther to Korea. But you won’t hear Joel Regehr complaining about his travel itinerary. Regehr was one of three UBC Thunderbirds men’s volleyball players that helped Canada win bronze at the seven-team U-21 Pan American Cup, which ran June 23-28 in Gatineau, Que. The Canadian team will also be competing at the World Universiade Games in Gwangju, Korea from July 3-14 and wrapping up their busy summer at the FIVB World Championships Sept. 11-20 in Mexico. Regehr, a 6’,7”, 207pound middle, was Mark R. Isfeld Senior
Joel Regehr (#9) of Courtenay was one of three UBC Thunderbird players with PHOTO SUBMITTED Canada at the U-21 Pan American Cup last week. Athlete of the Year in 2013 and played five years with the Comox Valley Strikers Volleyball Club. He will be going into his second year of eligibility this fall at UBC where he is a Kinesiology student. Scholarship On June 25, Volleyball BC announced Regehr was one of two
recipients of a Ray Lepp Scholarship, the other being Vanessa Cornwall of Trinity Western University. Raimond (Ray) Lepp was a founding member of Volleyball BC in 1965, and continued as a board member until 1978. With Lepp’s passing, he donated funds to create an endowment
fund that awards $2,000 scholarships annually to one male and one female post-secondary B.C. athlete. Recipients are selected based on their demonstrated leadership, commitment to academic excellence, and potential to join the Canadian National team.
Medallists The Canadian team clinched the bronze medal Sunday with a 3-2 victory over Chile, a rematch from their preliminary round, also won 3-2 by Canada. Canada opened June 23 with a 3-0 victory over Mexico. After beating Chile on June 25 to clinch top spot in Pool A they lost 3-1 to the U.S. in the June 27 semis. The event featured top up-and-coming volleyball athletes from the NORCECA and South American zones. “The competition is ... excellent, and it leads us into a very busy summer, which culminates at the World Junior Championships in Mexico in September,” said Canada’s head coach, John Barrett. “We’re excited to be competing here in Canada, with the best young men we have – it’s a great opportunity for all of us.”
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Meeres, #92 Dano Bryant and #15s Mark Stuart. Heat race action saw wins go to #87 Boston Larson in the Bomber class, #24 Mike Meeres once again in the Dwarf car class, #91 Chris Beaulieu in the Modified division, and finally #32 Ryan Orchard and #42 Guy Barrett with the Lite wins. In the 20-lap Bomber main event Larson and #98 Giles Cyr battled hard all the way, with Cyr grabbing the lead on lap 12 and holding off Larson to take the win. The 20-lap Dwarf cars feature race saw Meeres
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The North Island Regional Tennis Society has high hopes of netting a $250,000 grant from Kraft Project Play. How high? As part of their application for the grant, the group had a photo taken from a Comox Fire Department ladder looking down on the tennis courts by the Comox Community Centre with Robb Road students and Comox Valley Tennis Club members lined
up to spell the word “KRAFT.” The NIRTS wants to build a four-court indoor tennis facility for the North Island located at the Comox Valley Sports Centre beside G.P. Vanier Secondary School. Firefighter Pascal Lafreniere took the photo, and the event was videotaped by a drone. Several other Island media outlets were also present. Another photo snapped that day showed the courts full of players showing youngsters on one side of the nets facing adults on the other side. Kraft Project Play is helping to build a better future by building better places to play, notes the Kraft Project Play
website. There are four categories: tennis, soccer, basketball and open pillar (playground, skatepark, etc.). The grand prize winner will receive $250,000 for their recreational facility upgrade and the three secondary prize winners will each receive $25,000 toward their recreational facility upgrade. All nominations can be viewed at kraftprojectplay.com The top four will be announced July 26 on TSN SportsCentre and RDS Sports 30 and voting (on the competition website) will be held Aug. 17-18. The winners will be announced Aug. 21 on TSN SportsCentre and RDS Sports 30.
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Donna Kellene (Kelli) Reynolds
Andrew “Bunt� Ireland
June 22, 1961 ~ June 15, 2015
December 22, 1924 - June 19, 2015
With deep sorrow her family announces the passing of Donna Kellene (Kelli) Reynolds at Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta. She fought a courageous battle against cancer with dignity and grace. Her determination to maintain a positive spirit and appreciate each day was an inspiration. Kelli was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox, the only child of Marvin (deceased 2007) and Donna Watson. She lived in the Comox Valley until her 1979 graduation from G.P. Vanier. After moving to Pitt Meadows and Coquitlam she qualiďŹ ed and was employed in Child Care programs. Following her marriage to Les Reynolds (1981) Kelli moved to Edmonton and became the proud, devoted mother of two sons, Michael (Crystal) and Mathew (Erin). Kelli worked part-time as a medical receptionist which allowed her to volunteer and support the various activities that her boys undertook. She was never too busy to be available: no request was too large or too small. Kelli truly loved being a Mom and frequently brought her boys to the family home at Gartley Beach. There they could pursue the activities she had enjoyed as a child and there she could maintain contact with lifelong friends. Hawaii was a favourite travel destination and Kelli especially enjoyed a 2011 trip to Europe with her sons. Kelli had a rare and beautiful ability to reach out and create connections. She was blessed with caring, supportive friends and extended family. Her chosen “sisterâ€? Susan Taylor, and neighbour, Pat Dickinson, assisted family to enable Kelli to remain at home, with the services of the Cross Cancer Institute and Alberta Acute Home Care. Close friends, Elaine Allan, Shelley Longland, Candace MacDonald and Kelli’s cousin, Patrick Lawley, earned our deep appreciation. A Gathering for Remembrance to celebrate Kelli’s life will be held at the Westerly Hotel, Courtenay Room, on July 11th at 1:30P.M.
Born Edinburgh Scotland, he was the youngest of ďŹ ve children. Immigrated to Kelowna, BC where he attended school and played baseball; later he moved with his family to Victoria. He proudly served in the RCAF from December 1942-April 1946. He was the President of the Courtenay Legion from 1969-1971. As a member of the 888 Wing he enjoyed working with the garden crew. Bunt was a well-known automotive parts man in the Comox Valley. After retirement Bunt and Jean spent many years travelling to Yuma were they easily made many lifelong friends, he kept his quick wit and wonderful sense of humour right to the end. Predeceased by his siblings, ex-wife Dorothy Ireland, wife Jean Leslie, stepson Gary Leslie. Survived and deeply missed by his children Dorothy (Terry), Andy (Marion), grandchildren Angus and Megan. Stepchildren Lynne (Barry), Ian (Donna), Doug (Pat) and numerous step grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Bunt was never comfortable in the limelight so there will be no service. In lieu of owers a donation to the Legion Poppy Fund to honour those that served our country. Thank you to Dr. Matous and all the compassionate, caring staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital; you made a difference.
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Thomas Lloyd Henry Lohnes
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passed away after a short illness at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox, BC. Born in North Sydney, N.S, the son of the late Theodore and Nora Lohnes. In 1955 Lloyd joined the R.C.A.F. as a Munitions and Weapons Tech (Weapons Tech. Air) On a blind date while home on leave, he met his wife-to-be Stella and in 1959 they were married and went on to have three children. Predeceased by his father, mother, and his twin brother, he is survived by his wife Stella of 56 yrs, his son Ken, daughters Bonnie and Cathy, his grand children Nigel Lohnes, Felicia Jorgensen and Sara & Dylan Grimstead. Also survived by brother Ted Lohnes (Jeannette, N.B.) and sister Bernadette Gallagher (Phil, N.S.) and many nieces and nephews. Lloyd was stationed in Chatham, N.B., Cold Lake, AB, Marville, France, Lahr, Germany, back to Cold Lake, AB and eventually settling in Comox, BC in 1971. Lloyd had an active life that started with cadets, many different sports that included volleyball, golfing, curling, skeet shooting in Alberta, Europe and Comox Valley; teacher of Hunter Training, taxidermist, large and small carpentry projects. Lloyd joined the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 160 Comox in 1974, went up thru the committees and chairs to become President from 1980 to 1982. When his last term as President was over, he went on to be Zone Commander of N.C.V.I. He also served a final term as Branch President in 2005. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Comox Legion on Thursday, July 2nd at 1 p.m. in the upper Legion hall. Memorial donations to charity of choice.
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John David ‘Bucky’ Buchanan. January 21, 1938 – June 24, 2015. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John ‘Bucky’ Buchanan, 77, who died suddenly at home in Comox on June 24, 2015. He is survived by Chris (nee Pasaluko), his loving wife of 52 years, children Colin (Kathy), Ian, Wylie, and Heather (Jay Everitt) and grandchildren Emma, Ryan, Mirren, Hayley, and Daniel. Bucky was born and raised in Winnipeg MB and attended University of Manitoba, graduating with a B.Sc. Engineering, following which he received an MBA from the University of Western Ontario. Bucky spent almost his entire working career at Inland Steel and Forgings, Ltd. in Winnipeg MB, where he was lead engineer and designer, retiring in 1997. Following his retirement Bucky and Chris moved to Comox. Bucky was an avid outdoor enthusiast and pursued canoeing, skiing, hiking, and backcountry camping. Bucky paddled whitewater rivers and lakes in his native Manitoba, remote Arctic rivers, went backcountry ski touring in the Canadian Rockies, as well as cross-country skiing, hiking, camping, and generally enjoying the outdoors wherever he found himself. Bucky dedicated his time to many organizations, including the Manitoba Naturalists, the Grey Hares Ski Club, Purcell Lodge, and the Comox Valley Elder College. At Elder College, Bucky found a cadre of like-minded individuals and ďŹ lled several roles there, serving on the executive, teaching computer courses, providing technical support, and coordinating speakers for lecture series. His Elder College group hiking and walking tours will be especially well remembered. Bucky’s natural curiosity drew him to discovery of new places and activities throughout his life. He was an avid and eclectic reader, reading widely in history, politics, economics, and science ďŹ ction. No one who knew him will be surprised that he even found computer manuals and tax law of interest. Later in life he took up Tai Chi (which provided some amusement for his grandchildren). In everything he did, Bucky’s approach was thorough and methodical, but also querying and curious, and his enthusiasm for new subjects was invariably infectious. While Bucky had a real passion for the outdoors and life-long learning, his great love was his family and he will be deeply missed. The family held a private service on June 27. Friends and well-wishers are invited to join the family at their home at 353 Wireless Rd. on Friday, July 10 between 1:00pm and 4:00pm for a celebration of life memorial. In lieu of owers, a bursary is being established in Bucky’s name at North Island College.
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George Phillip Prothero June 22, 1935 – June 17, 2015
George passed away on the morning of June 17, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Predeceased by his parents Alfred and Isobel Prothero, George is survived by his wife of 44 years, Wendy Prothero; son, David; daughters, Adrienne (Gregg) Moore, Lisa (Bruce) Hoskins; grandchildren, Acacia & Elliot Moore, Freya & Josie Hoskins; brothers, Jack (Joyce) Prothero, Frank (Nancy) Prothero, sister-in-law Linda King, many, many wonderful nieces and nephews; and his family in the United States, England, Switzerland and Wales. George was born in Toronto moving to Port Stanley, Ontario at the age of 5 where he spent his childhood and then on to St. Thomas, Ontario where he attended St. Thomas Collegiate Institute. George was very active in Army Cadets throughout his schooling and received numerous awards for marksmanship. Upon graduation, George attended the University of Western Ontario with his two brothers where he received an Honours Degree in Geography. George then taught for two years in Ridgetown, Ontario before spending four years teaching with the Department of National Defence in Metz, France during which time he travelled extensively in Europe. In 1969, George came out west with his parents to teach at Howe Sound Senior Secondary in Squamish, British Columbia. He met and married Wendy in 1971 and two years later successfully convinced her to go farming in the Comox Valley. For 25 years George and Wendy lived at 2012 Anderton Road, raising three children and turning the vegetable farm into a successful business – Anderton Road Nursery. Throughout his life George enjoyed a great love for the outdoors – skiing, hiking, fishing, canoeing camping, sailing, tennis, golf and cycling were among his favourite things to do. In 1996 George and Wendy retired and bought a sailboat with which they had many adventures. George had many wonderful friends in the Comox Valley who he met through farming, playing sports and volunteering with various organizations such as the Comox Valley Farmers Institute, Cape Lazo Power and Sail Squadron and the Brooklyn Creek Streamkeepers. He had a gentle personality, wonderful sense of humour, he was thoughtful of others, congenial and optimistic and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. The family would like to thank all of the people who cared for George during this journey particularly Dr. David Musgrave, Dr. Peter Gee, Dr. Glen Kisman, UBC Movement and Disorder Clinic, Christine MacIntosh, The Medicine Shoppe, Comox Valley Parkinson’s Support Group, Island Health caregivers and Nurses and staff at the Comox Valley Seniors Village. A special thanks to all of our family and the many dear friends who have given us comfort and support now and over many years. A Celebration for George will be held at D’Esterre House at 1801 Beaufort Avenue in Comox on Saturday, July 4th from 2:30-4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in honour of George to the Parkinsons Society of Canada (www. parkinsons.ca) or a nature sustaining charity of your choice. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (1.877.264.3848) in care of arrangements.
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Henry Kevin McCabe 1952-2015
Kevin passed away peacefully June 12, 2015 in St. Joseph’s Hospital with family by his side. He was born in St. Joe’s Aug. 16, 1952 and lived in the Comox Valley all his life. Kevin was a logger up and down the B.C. Coast until retirement. Not long after, he went to work for his brother in Fort McMurray doing security work. Kevin had a great sense of humour and lived life to the fullest. Kevin was predeceased by his dad Felix McCabe and his mom Agnes (Nan) McConochie and stepfather William (Bill) McConochie. Kevin is survived by his sons Matthew and Justin McCabe of Ottawa, stepson Cody Zaleschuk of Port Alberni, stepdaughter Brittney Thom, sister Sharon Hastings (John) of Comox Valley, brother John McCabe (Karen) of Comox Valley, stepsisters Betty Armour (Dave), Barb Arseneau, Lynn O’Connell (Mike) also several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined in consideration of donations in Kevin’s memory to a charity of one’s choice. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Campbell River and St. Joseph’s hospital for all their wonderful care.
Isaac “Ikeâ€? Warren On June 21, 2015, our loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather slipped away from our arms to meet his ďŹ nal resting place and to have ever-lasting peace. Left to miss Ike is his wife, Germaine; his children, Lisa (Joshua) and Christopher; his grandchildren, Angel, Isaac and Joshua. He is survived by his mother, Edith; sister, Rita; and brothers, Bill and Carter. He was predeceased by his father, Isaac Sr. and sister, Shirley. His passion was his 35 years spent in the Canadian Armed Forces where he retired proudly and successfully in the rank of Master Warrant OfďŹ cer. A distinguished and digniďŹ ed man, Ike received many medals during his service. Despite being retired, Ike voluntarily went to Afghanistan for two tours. For the past 11 years Ike developed a green thumb and his new passion became nature and working on his land where he loved to plant from seed and watch things grow and blossom. If something had the least bit of a sprout on it, he saw it and saw life. But Ike’s ďŹ rst and longest passion was the love, devotedness and commitment he gave his wife, Germaine, his children, Chris and Lisa, and later in life, his grandchildren, Angel, Isaac and Joshua. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 25 at 2 p.m. in Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish, “St. James locationâ€?, 1274 Hammonds Plains Rd. OfďŹ ciating at the service will be Father Joe MacKinnon. Thirty ďŹ ve years of military service and two tours in Afghanistan could NOT prepare Ike for the battle of cancer which raged throughout him in the end. May he lovingly and sincerely rest in peace. Online condolences can be made at: www. rawalker.ca
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, it is your business, if you want to Stop it is ours. Ph: A.A 250-338-8042 Call Any Time 24/7 Nar-Anon are you affected by someone’s use of drugs, we can help. Wed. Group 7:30pm at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Society contact Jack 3343485. Fri. Group 7:30pm, Komok’s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.
LOST AND FOUND FOUND RING in Shoppers Drug Mart, Courtenay location. Call or drop in with identifying characteristics to claim. (250)334-3134.
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60th Wedding Anniversary of our parents and grandparents,
new arrivals Azalea Clementine Goodness
born March 15, 2015 at home on her great grandfathers birthday, lucky girl. She weighed a healthy 7 lbs 7 oz, and is much loved by her parents Kyla Nesling and Duston Gooding and adored by big brothers Halen and Murdoch. Thank you so much to Plum Midwifery for all their love and support.
Reegan Fox Leyland Heather Price, Orest Leyland and big brother Coen are delighted to welcome Reegan Fox Leyland into the world! Born May 25 at 12:08 AM, weighing 9lbs 9oz. Also welcoming Reegan are overjoyed Grandparents : “Nan� Lynn Armstrong, “Gaga and Baba� Scott and Irene Leyland and “Opa and Oma� Lang Price and Marjan deJong.
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Cumberland & Royston Stage 2 Water Restrictions - Effective July 1, 2015 Stage 2 water restrictions will be in effect July 1, 2015 for users of the Cumberland and Royston water systems. Under Stage 2 restrictions, watering your lawn with a sprinkler is reduced to one day a week for certain periods based on your civic address. Washing sidewalks, driveways, windows, and buildings is prohibited under most circumstances. For details on water restrictions:
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AUTOMOTIVE
FULL TIME Automotive Technician- Must be a proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship, excellent wage & benefit package. Email resume: brandon@brabymotors.com fax 1-250-832-4545. Braby Motors Salmon Arm BC.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
GET FREE vending machines Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-locations provided. protected Territories. Interest free financing. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629 Website www.tcvend.com.
HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.
June 27, 2015 will mark 60 years of marriage for Peter and Jeanneau who immigrated to Canada a short time after they married in Holland in 1955. Congratulations to you both.
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AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666). www.al-anon.alateen.org
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FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today! HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS
HAIRSTYLISTS/MANAGER $1000 Hiring Bonus $12.50/ hour, paid overtime, 25% profit sharing on sales, paid vacation, equipment supplied and maintained. Advanced annual up grading training. Benefits include dental, drug, eye care. Phone 250-668-5885 or send resume to: careers@fchsk.ca
HELP WANTED
BUSY TIRE shop looking for a reliable tire person. Wages = experience. Reply to happytires66@gmail.com
EXP. LINE cook wanted for busy pub. Medical & dental benefits. Please drop resumes off to: Box #4578, C/O Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7
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Notice of Intent. Re: Liquor Control and Licensing Act. Application for a Liquor Primary (LP) Amendment. An application for a new outdoor patio at the Roy's Towne Pub located at 4000 Island Highway in Royston has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch. The current liquor service hours of operation are from 10am to Midnight Sunday to Thursday and 10am to 1am on Friday and Saturday. No change of hours is proposed. The current capacity of the LP is 65 persons inside and 30 persons on the existing patio. The proposed change is add a 2nd outdoor patio with an occupant load of 50 persons. Residents and owners of business located within a 0.5 mile (0.8 km) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by: 1) Writing to:
The General Manager C/O Licensing Analyst Liquor Control and licensing Branch PO Box 9292 Victoria, BC V8W 9J8 Or 2) By email: lclb.lclb@gov.bc.ca Petitions and form letters will NOT be considered. To ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, name and address must be received on or before July 14th, 2015. Please note that your comments may be made |available to the applicant or local government officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.
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HELP WANTED
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MEDICAL Transcriptionists are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535, www.canscribe.com or info@canscribe.com.
250-898-8887. HOME Repair, Renovation & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate.
AIRLESS PAINT Sprayer Graco Ultramax II 495, never used $775. Sofa Bed - cream colour in new condition $525. Please call 250-339-3250
CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
250-338-0725 Carriers Needed COURTENAY RTE # 400 Arrowsmith, Elkhorn, McBride, Marble and 9th St. East RTE #403 Malahat, Zeballos & Evergreen RTE #178 Edgett & Laketrail Rd’s RTE # 187 1180 Edgett, Arden Trailer Park Cumberland RTE #705 Dunsmuir, Royston, Carlisle, Union & 7th St. circulation@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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TEMP PT pharm clerk, MonFri 11-3 until Feb/16. No exp req’d, but cashier exp helpful. Apply at Loblaw Pharmacy (inside John’s Your Independent Grocer, Comox) or email phr01867@loblaw.ca THE DENTAL office of Dr. Bruce Burgess and Dr. Terry Blasco and Dr. Justin Patterson is looking for an experienced CDA/Receptionist 4 days a week, staring immediately. Please submit a resume in person to 1710-D Comox Ave., Comox.
TRADES, TECHNICAL FULL TIME bodyman needed, Must be ticketed or 3rd yr. apprentice. Ability to work quickly & efficiently to produce quality repairs a must. email: richsauto@shaw.ca or Ph: 250-287-8258.
FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928
FINANCIAL SERVICES
SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
.95 ACRE UNIQUE 4 bd 2300 sq ft split level home. Peaceful and private. 35 fruit trees and grapevines. Walking distance to town, school, golf and trails. Ocean, mountain and city view. (250)286-0634. www.991petersen.com
To register contact JoAnne at 250-334-4785 or jm_mcleod@telus.net Fun Motivational training for ages 12 to 23 weeks. Small classes for individual attention. Teaching good manners early prevents a lot of adult problems.
VOYAGEUR EASY Track Lift, Complete with new battery + charger, ceiling track, controls and hammock - $1900. Please Call 250-339-5843.
NANAIMO HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER with option for rent to own. Million dollar ocean city view. Call for information 250-753-0160, Nanaimo
REAL ESTATE ACREAGE DENMAN ISLAND 10 acres treed, assessed $330,000 asking $320,000. 250-477-1805.
PATIO HOME for sale in seniors complex. 2bdrm 2 full baths, garage attached. $188,600. 250-897-0004
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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY 250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH
GE S/C. Conv. ov, cer GL top; GE low dec D/W; Kenmore sxs fdg; Magic Chief m/w; P/C conv T.oven - exc cond. $1500. 923-3915 after 4pm WHITE G.E. Self-cleaning gas range ($380). White Maytag Plus Refrigerator, 33’’w, 29’’d, 66’’ tall. Spill catcher shelves + deep door basins ($290). Maytag washer + dryer ($300 for set). All in good working cond. 250-895-1028
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COMOX - 617 Olympic Drive. Saturday July 4th at 9.00 a.m Noon. No early birds please. Two family downsizing sale. No big furniture. Near Quality Foods.
The Comox Valley Head Injury Society is a registered non-profit organization providing programs and support services to brain injury survivors and family caregivers in the Comox Valley. Since 1993, CVHIS has worked to promote the health and well-being of people affected by acquired brain injuries and reduce incidences of brain injury in our community through prevention-based education.
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Want marketable skills? If you have been unsuccessful in finding work, want an on-the-job learning experience and meet program eligibility, wage subsidy may be available. www.thejobshop.ca The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
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JOSHUA COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, top flr, balcony w/glacier views, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. July 1 $800/mth ASPEN COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. July 1 - $900/mth CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN CTNY, 1bdrm 1bath, 5 appls, res. parking, N/S, cat neg w/ref. Avail Aug 1 $875./mth ARGO COURT 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, res. pkg., hot water & basic cable incld., N/S, cat neg. w/refs, Avail. July 1 $650/mth. Contact Res. Mger – 334-8602 CRAIGMARK PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, top flr., balcony, res. pkg., storage locker, N/S, No pets, Avail. July 1 - $800/mth BRAND NEW SUITE ABOVE DOUBLE GARAGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath (shower only), 5 appls, parking, very cute & bright w/vaulted ceilings, would suit a single person, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $900/mth
APARTMENT/CONDO
Do you care about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned, we own and manage our own buildings. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE! Please refer to available apartments listed below. TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222
TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. ONE BEDROOM Spacious suite with private deck. Central Comox location. Recent renovation. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building in central Comox. Resident social room. Security entry. Very attractive suite. No pets. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
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USED DISABILITY Electric reclining liftchairs for sale. 778348-0020.
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PORT HARDY: Well maintained 6-plex. Great investment $385,000. Call Noreen 250-949-6319 or email to: imagine.it@cablerocket.com
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COURTENAY 2 Rm suite, 1bdrm w/ensuite, private deck. Near NIC N/S, N/P. $500/per mo. 250-871-1447
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WANTED GERMAN Wirehaired Pointer, young adult preferred. Call (250)339-6068.
APPLIANCES
973 ISLAND Hwy. (Sayward) 3 bdrm, 2 bth, 2400sq.ft., 12.9 acres, drilled well. $439,000. 282-3785
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WHOLE DUPLEX for sale1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. $215,000. Call (250)334-8474. h t t p : / / c o m o x v a l l e y. c r a i g slist.ca/reo/5019806389.html
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THINKING OF A NEW IKEA KITCHEN? • DESIGN • DELIVERY • INSTALLATION Since 1990. 250-338-3148
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UCLUELET HARBOUR SEAFOODS is currently seeking FISH CUTTERS This position requires the ability to fillet a minimum of 150Lbs of Rockfish fillets with a 30% Skin- off recovery (500 Round Pounds) per hour or, 140 or more whole Rockfish per hour. Apply by e-mail to: uhsjobs@pac seafood.com or call at Ph: 250-726-7768 x234
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
EDUCATION/TUTORING COLLEGE STUDENT requires help w/essay writing refresher. Immediate availability short term w/long term possibilities Ref. 250-338-1494
Hours: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVE. COURTENAY
Please send us your resume or drop one off at 278 N Island Hwy Courtenay
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We are currently searching for an experienced Automotive tire installer to add to our team. The ideal candidate will be a team player, have an outstanding personality, be able to provide excellent customer service and have a strong work ethic. Previous automotive service is a must. Canadian Tire has been voted #1 in Auto Service for four years running and our business is steadily growing. We offer a 40 hour work week, competitive beneďŹ ts and wages, discounts and a fully funded proďŹ t sharing program. We have a modern 12 bay shop and a state of the art work order program. This facility carries over 6,000 parts in house as well as 1400 tires and 250 batteries. If you believe you have what it takes to join our team.
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The ED will work on behalf of brain injury survivors in the Comox Valley. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for the general management of the Society, including: finance, operations and human resources. The Executive Director will work with local community organizations and will ensure that CVHIS’s services are consistent with member interests, reflect best practices and fulfill the Society’s goals and objectives. Proven administration, planning, finance and communication experience are necessary to enable you to provide strategic leadership and maintain strong internal and external relationships. Experience working with people with disabilities will be considered a significant asset. Excellent written and verbal proficiencies are also required. For a complete Job Description, please email ed.cvhis@gmail.com. Applications to ed.cvhis@gmail.com will be received until 12 noon Thursday July 9th, 2015.
VILLA MONTECITO 1331 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM over 1,000 sq. ft. Attractive, well maintained building with mature, adult tenants. Large designer kitchen. Three blocks from downtown. In suite storage. No pets. Ensuite. Five full sized appliances. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650A Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM a very bright, spacious and unique suite (windows on three sides). Rarely available. Quiet, mature adult building in the centre of Comox. Very private location. Recently renovated and very attractive. Security entry. No pets. Call Greg @ 250339-1222.
HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. LARGE ONE BEDROOM recently renovated. Quiet, adult building in central Courtenay. Attractive suite. Elevator and security entry. No pets. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE ACCESSORIES; Flow-through tailgate $50. Chrome box rails $20. Mud flaps, (4) $20. Fender skirts $15. Heated extension mirrors $200. Trailer brake control $20. Call (250)338-7408. NEW 3-WAY flip top tonneau cover; fits 6’6� box of 2008 Ford F150 (asking $200). 2 Side steps for 2011 Ford F350 (asking $100). Dee-Zee workbox for standard or short box, Ford, Chev or Dodge (asking $80). 923-8746
KAWASAKI 1700 Voyager (2013), abs/cruise control. 6 speed trans. Like new. 9,000km. 3 yr. bumper to bumper warranty, asking $14,500 obo. 250-203-2719 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
2004 VIBE, 103,000 km., well maintained, good rubber. Asking $5,500. Call 250-2866472 after 7 pm. Daily
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MOTORHOME - WINNEBAGO 1996 116,000 KM, diesel, 6 speed, Vetra 35ft. Excellent condition. $28,500. 250-3387631
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CARS 1994 CADILLAC Sedan DeVille, 210,000 km, very good condition, garage kept, cold A/C, regularly maintained, Senior owned, blue leather interior, $2000 obo. Call 250871-1444.
2008 5TH Wheel- 28’ “Macho� made by Gulfstream. Living dining slide. $16,000. 250730-0089 or (250)723-3781. 2004 VW TOUAREG. Loaded w/options. 198,000kms. A quality crossover w/many features. Needs nothing. Fresh synthetic oil change. c/w factory roof rack & hatch cover. $8500. Glen @ 250-792-3929.
1978 FIBERFORM 22.5’, 302 Ford engine with Merc leg, 2005 Merc kicker, new batteries. Trailer in good cond. Great ocean boat, sleeps 2. Fresh water sink. $6,500 obo. Call (250)738-0299, Qualicum
MOTORCYCLES 2001 NEON R/T 160000 KM brand new front end good winter tires new Kenwood sound system recent diagnostic preformed 5 speed $3100 obo rickles@shaw.ca 2012 MAZDA-3. Only 26,000km, clean, one owner, trans. warranty, lots of extras. Asking $16,000. 250-923-8809
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2002 1500 Kawasaki Meanstreak and 2004 1100 Yamaha Silverado many extras, $5500.00 O.B.O each. Call 250-338-0776 2011 Yamaha XT 250. Street legal, dual purpose, mint cond. Under 500km. $4200. 250286-1263
2013 26.5FT Prowler 5th wheel. Dining slide, 140w solar panel. LED lighting. Outside ent. centre. 9900lbs. $23,000 obo. (250)337-5026.
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MOTOR HOME: 1994 32ft Fleetwood “Bounder�, fully operational, excellent condition. $16,000. 250-339-6783
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Deluxe 2 bedroom suite in a quiet well maintained building. Rent includes full size fridge, stove, washer, dryer, carpets and blinds. Nice feature - large open concept kitchen. No pets. 2 Rental references and security deposit required.
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
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1252-9th St., Courtenay 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.
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TOWNHOUSES PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay 2 bedroom available in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet. In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security deposit required.
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GRADUATION 2015 - Mark R. Isfeld Secondary Valedictorian Adrian Humphry Adrian Humphry has been around — the world, that is. At age five, he and his family drove to Central America where they spent a year-and-ahalf before moving from Vancouver to the Comox Valley. “We like to travel a lot. We’ve been to Africa and Italy, but Central America was the biggest trip,” he said, recalling watermelon slurpees and early morning hikes to temples where they would watch the sunrise. Adrian also likes soccer, played on the school rugby team and performed with the jazz band. He and the Isfeld robotics team have twice competed at the world championships. Two years ago, they placed about 40th out of roughly 400 teams. Then last
year, the squad placed third at the competition in Anaheim, Calif. “That was very exciting.” The team again qualified this year but decided not to attend when one member could not make the trip. In the fall, Adrian will be at the University of Toronto studying engineering sciences. His message to his peers is to do as many things as you can, and figure out what it is you like. “Like trying to get involved with a lot of school activities. They offer a ton of really cool stuff like woodworking classes and the jazz band and choir. So try and get involved with things that seem interesting to you, and that will help you find maybe what you want to do further on in life for your job.”
■ FOREVER YOUNG Clockwise, from above: Michaela Demeo, Amelia Mann, Kennedy Ledingham and Milena McNiff Restan opened the ceremony with O Canada. Trevor Baynton kicked off the presentation of grads. There were plenty of hugs Wednesday night. Emma Bruschetta was all smiles. Morgan Schafer receives his diploma. Valedictorians Adrian Humphry and Emma Jaquier. PHOTOs BY scott STANFIELD
Valedictorian Emma Jaquier Emma Jaquier has been at Mark Isfeld Secondary just two years but is nevertheless one of two valedictorians for Isfeld’s graduating class of 2015. Born in Switzerland, she had an opportunity to travel at a young age, largely in Europe, particularly in her home country as well as France. “Combined, we’ve probably seen most of the world,” she said about herself and fellow valedictorian Adrian Humphry. “I’m not athletic in any way, but I’m in choir, and I just joined when I moved here, so that was pretty cool.” She has also been active in the school’s life
skills program which assists students in all grades. “That’s where I spend the majority of my time,” said Emma, who has her sights set on nursing sometime down the road. “But I want to hopefully combine nursing with special education in some way.” After graduating, Emma plans to spend a year in Switzerland. “I got a job there working in a school for children who are special needs, ages four and five,” she said. As she prepares for life beyond secondary school, Emma stresses the importance of involving oneself with activities of interest.
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