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NEWS Local Soroptimists going strong The Courtenay Chapter of Canadian Soroptimists Club began its 71st year this month. ■ P3

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The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce wants your input regarding questions for the Courtenay-Alberni All Candidates Forum Oct. 5. You can submit your questions to the Chamber office. ■ P3

Status quo for hamper program Due to the acquisition of Coast Realty Group by Royal LePage in the Comox Valley, the real estate company will now be taking over the Sharing the Christmas Spirit Hamper Program. Other than that, everything will remain the same for the program. ■ P4

CVRD performance audit complete The Comox Valley Regional District has received the audit of its performance on operational procurement from the Auditor General for Local Government. ■ P5

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When news got out that Todd Butler was sick, musicians from throughout the Comox Valley were quick to respond. A benefit concert for the Todd Butler Recovery Fund goes Friday at the Cumberland Hotel, featuring a plethora of Valley talent. ■ P27

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Left, Tour de Rock riders surround Comox Valley junior rider Hope, Thursday morning at Thrifty Foods downtown location as part of a traditional breakfast stop before the team continued south down Vancouver Island. Above, another head shaved for the cause. Photos by Erin Haluschak

Soroptimists empower women ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

What originally began as an alternative for women to Rotary, has now become a worldwide organization with more than 1,300 clubs working to improve the lives of women and girls. Soroptimist International helps women of all ages through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. The word, loosely translated from Latin, means ‘best for women.’ “In the early 1920s in San Francisco, a female lawyer wanted to go to Rotary but (at the time) didn’t classify because it was only open to men,” explained Jean Violette, a member of the Soroptimist International of

Courtenay. “It is a organization of business or professional women.” The first Canadian Soroptimist club was chartered in 1926 in Vancouver; SI of Courtenay was chartered in 1944. One of the charter members was Elizabeth Charlotte ‘Cherry’ Aitken, sister of Mary ‘Mamie’ Aitken (a member since 1947) who bequeathed $25,000 to the club after her passing in January this year. “(The club) was really important to her,” noted Violette. “Both sisters loved being members and kept their membership with the club until their passing.” Courtenay club historian and past president Margaret Wootton said Mamie was known for her warm heart, sweet smile and encouraging words. She added her memory and values will live on for many years through the bequest through The Aitken Fund

to identified community groups and the Comox Valley Community Foundation. Violette said membership for the club is ongoing, and the key to becoming a member is to “be attracted to our programming; wanting to do what’s best for women and girls.” She added there are a variety of projects which the SI Courtenay centres on including Live Your Dream, Dream It - Be It and SoroptiPaks. “Live Your Dream is geared towards women who are the sole financial supporters of their family,” explained Violette. “It provides resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.” The Dream It - Be It program provides career support for girls - specifically in high school - which helps them overcome obstacles and live their dreams.” See Soroptimists, Page 36

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Foggy Mountain Fall Fair in Cumberland laughs. Doors open at 6:30 and showtime is at 7. On Saturday the action is centred at the corner of 1st and Dunsmuir from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an old fashioned apple press (bring your apples!), heritage games, museum tours, a tasty canteen, the Cumberland Pie of the Year Contest, kids hands-on art projects, harvest vendors, community groups, artist demos, dance performances, workshops and live music. The day begins with an official welcome from the Wachiay Friendship Society Drumming Group and performers throughout the day on two stages include Broke ‘N Merry, Forbidden Pooh Bluegrass Band, Ebb and Flow, Maple Creek, Jim Lambert, Camp Road Band, Cathy Stoyko and Sandman the Rapping Cowboy! Visual artists also play a big role in this celebration of local talent and community spirit. Featured artists include Ron Pogue, Jenja McIntyre, Iceberg Glass, Rhia Ironside, Gillian Brooks, One Tribe Screen Printing, Amy Muloin and many more.

Want to get in on the Cumberland Pie of the Year Contest action? Dust off your aprons and start baking! The now-legendary Pie of the Year Contest is a fundraiser for the Cumberland Forest and all the entry information is available at www.cumberlandforest. com or on Facebook at Cumberland Pie of the Year Contest. This is a not-to-bemissed event! People’s Choice Voting runs from 12-3, celebrity judging and community tasting starts at 4. The whole thing ends with a live auction spectacle with all proceeds to save the forest. The Foggy Mountain Fall Fair and Local Colours ArtsFest is a collaboration of the Comox Valley Community Arts Council, Cumberland Museum and the Cumberland Community Forest Society. Each organization brings a special character to this fun filled community event. To check out the detailed schedule go to www.comoxvalleyarts.com or visit the event on Facebook. This event is supported in part by the Department of Canadian Heritage and the BC Arts Council.

CVRD receives AGLG performance audit The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has received the audit of its performance on operational procurement from the Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG), following a two-year process that involved extensive data collection and audit field work, which included board member and staff interviews, document review, and procurement transactions assessment. The objective of the audit was to determine whether the CVRD managed operational procurement strategically and with due regard for value for money during the period audited, 2010 to 2012. The AGLG found that the CVRD met the majority of the auditor’s expectations, had a good foundation for operational procurement, and was using many operational procurement practices that supported the potential achievement of best value. The AGLG also found that, to meet operational procurement objectives more fully, the CVRD would need to build on its existing good practices, fill gaps in its procurement-related policies and procedures, and undertake additional analysis, monitoring and reporting. “We are committed to working towards improvement in the

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policy improvements to enhance guidance for staff in their procurement responsibilities. The AGLG’s recommendation related to developing and implementing key performance indicators relating to procurement will require additional staff resources, as the CVRD does not have a purchasing department.” The CVRD had been waiting for results of the audit in order to include any

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Show compassion, not political opportunism

he debate around how to help Syrian refugees, fleeing a vicious civil war and expanding Islamic State terrorism, has become something of a political football in Canada. It’s to be expected that various parties during the election would make various claims on the best approach. But this is beyond politics. The publication of the photo that went around the world – that of three-year-old Syrian refugee Alan Kurdi – is ample evidence of that. Canadians are compassionate people and there is ample precedent for helping those in need. We need only recall when in the 1980s thousands of Vietnamese “boat people” were taken in by this country. Compassion has to supersede politics in this matter but other questions arise of Canadians wanting to respond. While dramatic and serious events like the Syrian crisis are few and far between, there is no lack of other events seeking our charitable response. It’s important to analyze how useful and effective such charitable “trends” are, often spurred on by heart-wrenching photos, and where they go after the outrage dies down and the public moves on to the next hot issue. We can look beyond the migrant crisis in Europe to any number of countries that would benefit from the aid and compassion of Canadians. And it is right and good that we continue to do what we can. And for every trendy hashtag and its accompanying global outrage, there are local issues which, perhaps at times lacking the same profile, still need our attention. The status of refugees, and Canada’s responsibility in assisting them, is deservedly in the spotlight. And local organizations that are doing their part deserve our accolades, especially as most of them were doing the hard work to support refugees for years before it became a trendy issue. On one hand, it is sad when we realize that it took the death of a child for the majority of the world to tune in on what is happening in Syria. On the other hand, if we continue (or, in many cases, start), to do all we can to help alleviate the situation, at very least, Alan Kurdi’s death will not be in vain.

■ Andrew Gower from the chair

Democracy is a fragile thing. In countries around the world, democracy is an ideal that is fought for; a goal for a nation to achieve. In Canada we are extremely lucky to have our own unique version of democracy. It is a system where a majority vote will elect a government, but where the rights of minorities are still respected and protected by law. I spent 11 years of my life in uniform in the Canadian Army, including five years at military college and six years as a combat engineer officer. During that time I was deployed on disaster response missions twice: once to the floods in Winnipeg in 1997, and a second time to the ice storms in Quebec in 1998. I also trained solders in combat leadership, helped prepare soldiers for deployment to Bosnia, and spent most of my time in the Army away from home. I did all of this because I, along with my fellow soldiers, believed so strongly in this thing we have created called Canada that we were willing to give our lives for it. That

upcoming election. For the many who complain that their vote doesn’t count, the deciding margin in our riding in the last election was only three per cent. There are other ridings where it is much closer. In 2011, in the riding of Montmagny-L’Islet-Kamourask-Rivére du Loup in Quebec, the margin of victory for the winning candidate was nine votes! In the riding of Winnipeg North, it was a 45-vote win. Your vote does count, and participating in our democratic process is vitally important to its success. The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce is co-hosting, along with the Record, an All Candidates’ debate on Oct. 5 at the Sid Williams Theatre starting at 6 p.m. for the Courtenay-Alberni riding. Thanks to our sponsors My Tech Guys, Prestige Video and the Sid Williams Theatre. A second All Candidates’ Forum will be held on Oct. 8 in Campbell River at the Tidemark Theatre for the new North Island-Powell River riding. On behalf of the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce, I encourage everyone to come out and learn about their local candidates. VOTE!

Andrew Gower is the chair of the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce

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is what members of the Canadian Forces agree to when they enlist. They agree to defend our democracy and national interests in the ways that our elected governments decide. After a decade in Afghanistan, this defence of democracy resulted in the death of 158 service people and the injury of many more. In many other operations, the two world wars and the Korean War, many thousands of Canadian men and women gave their lives for the sake of our democracy. Yet even with the above knowledge, many Canadians don’t vote in our federal elections. In the most recent federal election, only 61.1 per cent of registered voters showed up. If you consider that the current government won with only 39.62 per cent of the popular vote, more people did not vote at all than voted for the party that formed government. In our local riding, the statistics are especially depressing for the younger generations. In 2011 only 38.8 per cent of those aged 18 to 24 cast ballots. The 25-34 age range isn’t much better at 45.1 per cent of eligible voters. The total number of eligible voters under 35 in Courtenay alone who did not vote is 2,631. The margin of victory in our riding in the last election was only 1,827 votes. It is easy to see that getting the so-called “youth vote” out could make a big difference in the

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COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY launches their fall exhibition season with three new shows running from Sept. 19 to Nov. 6 along with two Make Art community workshops on Oct. 3. The three concurrent shows feature contemporary artists Farheen HaQ, Amelia Epp and Bronwen Payerle, along with Fine Arts sculpture students from North Island College. 580 Duncan St. Courtenay. 250-3386211. PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox presents Members’ Anniversary Show & Sale Sept. 22 to Oct. 18. 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 COMOX VALLEY ARTS in collaboration with Red Tree Specialty Coffee in Tin Town this month features the works of Sue Pyper from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31. DRAC’S KASTLE - AVANH’s graffiti art show captures a small time frame spanning the years of 2011 to 2013 at Drac’s Kastle, where she recorded ephemeral artworks by herself and other unknown artists. Her show is now at Serious Coffee 2760 Cliffe Ave. #5, Courtenay. The exhibit runs until the end of September. paintings by Martha Jablonski-Jones at Wayne Mackenzie Designer Goldsmith #105 1995 Cliffe Ave. Show runs Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-:430 p.m. until Dec. 18.

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Seniors Centre. We play eight games for about 2 hours and 15 minutes. $1 of the entry fee is returned in prizes. OPEN MIC AT THE MEX - The Mex Pub has an open mic every Tuesday, starting at 7:30 p.m. hosted by Bruce and Judy Wing

Wednesday, September 30 Roots & Blues - With nearly a century (maybe more?) of musical experience between them, Sam Hurrie and Doug Cox have a huge repertoire with which to entertain the masses. Entertain, they do - every Wednesday at the Cumberland Hotel. Music starts at 7:30. Reading series - Fat Oyster Reading Series resumes for another season at Fanny Bay Hall with a pair of authors: Patrick Friesen and Eve Joseph. 7-9 p.m. at the Fanny Bay Community Hall, 7793 Island Highway. $5 suggested donation for admission. Loonie Tunes KarAokeEvery Wednesday at the Mex Pub. No cover. Win up to 1,000 loonies. 9 p.m. start

Thursday, October 1 Duplicate Bridge - At the Lion’s Den in Comox (1729 Comox Ave.) 1-3:30 p.m. Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge in a warm, friendly atmosphere! A partner is guaranteed, so dropins are welcome. $5. Hallmark jam - Mex Pub celebrates its 400th Open Jam Night. A special jam hosted by Barry P & friends. 9 p.m. start.

Friday, October 2 Todd Butler Benefit Concert - Join some of the Comox Valley’s most well known musicians as they come together for one of their own, in need. Todd Butler suffered kidney and liver failure in August and the road to recovery will be long and expensive. This concert, featuring Helen Austin, Brodie Dawson, Kenny Shawe, Blaine Dunaway, Doug Cox, Sam Hurrie and more, happens at the Cumberland Hotel, with all funds raised going toward the Todd Butler Recovery Fund. Come by, bid on a silent auction item, buy a 50/50 ticket, or simply donate to the cause, while listening to some great music. Starts at 7 p.m., goes all night.

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There is an alternative to homelessness referendum

Dear editor, The question on affordable housing/ homeless funding will be put forward to some voters in the Comox Valley, in a referendum at a cost of $50,000. There is no guarantee it will pass, after years of debate and lack of clarity on the issues. Homelessness is a complex issue, but there is another option to the affordable housing issue, which all CVRD directors and municipal councillors could support. Rather than create another tax and service, the affordable housing initiative could be funded by the CVRD planning budget, which has about $1 million in funding, in excess of salaries and benefits. “Affordable housing” could readily be another service, like “house numbering.” The planning department has competent, professional staff to oversee the affordable housing service and they already have the cash in the budget to make real things happen, by redirecting $1 million/year from administration into housing. The CVRD administration already has the support services in place, paid for. There would be no additional cost – just a big shift in priorities. All it would take is a motion from one CVRD director to make this change happen. There would be unanimous support by CVRD directors; unanimous support from all local governments and residents. Real change. Change in priorities, without new taxes – new taxes that land on low income people the most. Phil Harrison Comox

Every community should get involved with refugee crisis

Dear editor, I agree 100 per cent that bringing any

great number of refugees here is best accomplished as Canadians did with the “boat people.” Political parties cannot provide the compassion and support a community needs to. Integration into life in Canada takes individuals helping these people. Therefore every community should put forth a call to those like-minded individuals to gather and begin the process of assisting a refugee family find a home in Canada. Large communities will have resources to bring several families. To haphazardly add them to Canada’s homeless and unemployed is sure to have them turn against the hands that are trying to help. The problem needs quick but sure planning and funds on how to assist these already tortured people. Compassion only satisfies when accompanied by the necessities of life. Bringing massive numbers here without the support of individuals would cause these people’s anger of our failure to be exhibited as we saw on television news last night. Lynn Sangster Courtenay

Make sure you have your say in the future of Canada

Dear editor, With the federal election looming, it is time for all of us to reflect on the current state of our country, and of our communities. We will soon have the opportunity to choose a government to represent the values of our community, and to work for us to ensure that Canada is open, fair, safe, and has a healthy environment with clean air, water and soil. This year’s extended drought, severe fire season, endless water restrictions and boil-water advisories underline the need for bold and immediate action on climate change and land use policies.

Our coastal communities rely on a healthy environment to underlie the marine and coastal food webs, from plankton, to salmon to whales, eagles and bears. I plan to vote because I believe we all have the right to a healthy natural environment, and an open society informed by well-funded federal scientists who are at liberty to inform the public, the media and decision-makers. If Canada is to maintain its rich biological diversity, we need a federal government that has the political will to list species that are at risk, identify their habitat based on science and, most importantly, protect the critical habitat they need to survive and recover. The stakes are high in this election, together we can all get out and vote in record numbers and choose a Canada we believe in! Kerry Dawson, Comox

Important to remember others died for our right to vote

Hello young people, No longer do l know many people under the age of 28, but l know hundreds of people 28-58 here in the Valley, Vanier grads. l’m writing to ask you all, please, to vote in the general election next month. Canadian men and women gave their lives for our freedom to vote. I’m asking you to give up however long it takes that day, give back that tiny piece of your life, for which they gave up theirs completely. It’s beautiful to stand in silence on Remembrance Day, but really meaningful to exercise your democratic right and cast your vote. You are probably busy ... l sure hope you’re well occupied, but too busy to vote? Make arrangements well ahead of time please, and make certain to be there on election day. That would be wonderful. Miss Alison Rimmer Comox

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“It won’t make a difference.” “There’s no choice for the young person.” “I don’t know the issues and an ignorant vote is more dangerous than a non-vote.” The excuses are out there, and expressed every time there’s an election. Statistics show that, without fail, the younger the eligible voter, the lower the percentage of voter turnout. According to Elections Canada, in the 2011 federal election, the 18- to 24-year-old group had the lowest estimated voter turnout of any age group (see accompanying graph), at 38.8 per cent. The 25- to 34-year-old age group was the only other category below the 50 per cent plateau (45.1). One local movement is working to change that. We, The Voters is targeting the 18-30-year-old voters and working to reverse the trend of staying away from the polls this federal election. Courtenay Coun. David Frisch is one of the people behind the campaign. He said the idea of drawing the young voters to the polls was one that he and fellow first-term councillor, Rebecca Lennox, championed in

their respective campaigns for the 2014 Courtenay with it. We have some people in their 20s, some in their municipal election. 30s, there might even be some in their 40s. We are all “We realized that they were one demographic that just coming together and working on it.” wasn’t really taking part in the process and we sort There are similar movements happening throughout of committed ourselves to getting more of them out,” the province and the country. Frisch said. One of the common complaints from young voters Both campaigns were successful. is that the issues do not pertain Frisch had the most votes of any of to them, and that the government We feel like our votes don’t doesn’t care about what they want. the 13 candidates running for position of city councillor in the election. matter... They (politicians) “We feel like our votes don’t matLennox finished fourth. ter,” said 19-year-old Tianna Frankdon’t try to be relevant. And Frisch said that while there was a lin. “The government doesn’t take personal agenda to the focus in the honestly, most young people I into account our issues. You will 2014 municipal elections, this time know don’t identify with any see the candidates go to old folks it’s more about the big picture – sim- political parties. homes; they go to places where midply activating the young vote. dle-aged folks go. But they aren’t 19-year-old Tianna Franklin We, The Voters does not align at universities. They don’t try to be itself with any one party. It’s not relevant. And honestly, most young about painting the town blue, orange, red or green. people I know don’t identify with any political parties.” It’s about changing the landscape of the voting demoIt’s the proverbial vicious circle. graphics. The same Elections Canada graph shows that Political parties pander to the masses. They know people consistently become more interested, and active, who votes and who doesn’t and they form their platin politics as they age. forms around the demographics that are most likely The goal of We, The Voters is to level the voting field, going to produce votes. As long as the younger age-set so to speak; to get the young vote up. is not voting, the parties won’t focus on the youth. As “We all align ourselves with different parties, but we long as the issues remain alien to the young set, they all agree that we want to see full representation,” said will stay away from the polls. Frisch, speaking on behalf of those behind the We, The Franklin is bucking the trend and is urging others in Voters movement. “We have a wide age span helping her age group to do the same.

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Photos: Front - Environmental lawyer Anna Johnston speaks to a mostly young gathering in downtown Courtenay Thursday evening. Opposite page - attendees listen to a question from the audience. Above, a graph depicting estimated voter PHOTOS BY TERRY FARRELL turnout by age group in the 2011 election. “I’ve got my boyfriend committed to vote - I’m working on my two roommates to vote. I’ve been talking about it with everybody,” she said. “If we don’t vote, why do we have the right to complain about what’s happening in our country? We might as well just live in a dictatorship if we just choose to say nothing.” “I think we all believe in democracy, but feel it doesn’t work unless everyone takes part,” said Frisch. “What we see right now is a lot of young people who don’t think there’s any point in voting. We think that young people see the system as not serving them in too many ways, which may or may not be true – but they have decided that since it’s not serving them, they aren’t going to take part. “Our message is that it can serve you better if you take part and become active.” Twenty-eight-year-old Matthew Bowen said he has participated in every election he has had a chance to, although he has always spoiled his ballot. He said this time, he will select a candidate, although he understands the mindset of others his age. “Politicians are generally older and I don’t think new adults have ever found these politicians can empathize with their world and ideas,” he said. “We don’t see a grey-haired suit as being a representative of the world we want to make. Also, young people don’t earn as much as the older demographics so the income tax coming off their cheques isn’t always a big deal. We have less to lose in a sense. It’s pretty obvious that someone losing $500 off their cheque as opposed to $70 is going to be a little more vocal about where that money is heading. I don’t think the 18-34 demographic has a lack of ideas or passion with regards to politics, at least not in comparison to any other demographic. I just think they have always felt those seeking power are not a part of their reality.” Amanda Ridgway has been in Canada for 11 years, but this is the first federal election in which she has been eligible to vote, as she is now a Canadian citizen. She said, as a follower of politics, it was frustrating to be unable to vote, but she did whatever she could to be involved with the process. “I’ve paid a lot of attention - I volunteered for city council doing committee work in another community, in the Interior. I was very politically active, but I could not vote. That’s why I got my citizenship - to vote. “Politics affects our everyday life. When we get up in the morning, when we go to work, we try to put food on our table for our families - it’s all glued to politics. That’s how it is for me. That’s why I want to vote.” We, The Voters had a public event on Thursday in downtown Courtenay, with the environment as the evening’s topic. It drew roughly 40 people, with three-quarters of them qualifying as “young voters”. Red Tree Specialty Coffee (2456 Rosewall Cres.) will host the next public forum - a film and discussion on climate change. We, The Voters is also hosting a Courtenay-Alberni riding all-candidates forum Oct. 6 at the Courtenay Legion. Carrie Powell-Davidson (Liberal), Gord Johns (NDP), Glenn Sollitt (Green) and Barbara Biley (Marxist-Leninist Party) have all confirmed their attendance. O DLU MB R OWN.CO M

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stay on the quieter, rural roads if they have an option,” Brampton said. “Away from heavy traffic.” An enormous variety of clothing, comfort series grips and other pieces of equipment are available for cyclists. “The light technology has come a long way, the clothing technology has massively improved,” Brampton said. “There’s a lot of stuff that makes it much easier for people coming back into the sport to embrace it. A lot of the lights are USB compatible, so you can plug them in so you don’t have to deal with batteries all the time.”

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Kay Charter considers herself a blessed woman. She has lived a healthy, happy life and was something of a rarity in the workforce, back when it was assumed a mana-

gerial position meant a man was seated behind the desk. She was never out of work, even during the Depression, she notes in a biography she calls My First 100 Years. “I had a really good, happy, successful life,” said Kay, a Courtenay resident who is 103 years old. “Sometimes, when I think about my life, I think,

What did I do to get this? Must have done something right.” Along with older brothers George and Ernie, and their mother Sarah Davies, Kay made the trip to Canada about a year-anda-half after her birth on Jan. 18, 1912 in the town of Shifnal in Shropshire, England. Her father, George Davies, had already crossed the Atlantic. The first family home was a shack with no windows in Alberta. After growing up in the Stettler area, Kay and family headed west to Cloverdale, B.C. in 1925. She pocketed $15 in her first job picking berries for a month. Back then, five dollars bought material for a new dress, and $10 was enough for a railway ticket to visit family in Alberta. While there, she wound up working at the Royal Bank. “I got my first job in Alberta by accident. I was only 15. Those were the days when

there was only one girl in the bank. All the staff were men… the Second World War was when more women started working at jobs like that.” At 17, she was earning a yearly salary of $800. But Kay quit her job and moved home when her mother contracted cancer. She landed her next job at the Bank of Montreal in Cloverdale, and then worked at a brokers’ office in Vancouver. She married Ed Charter in 1941. The couple built a house in Langley, then lived in one room on Robson Street in Vancouver, later building another house for $4,500. Kay was a supervisor in an RCAF office for communications for the West Coast when it was feared the enemy could reach the area. After the Second World War, she gave birth to Dennis in 1945. Her daughter Laraine — with whom she lives in Crown Isle — came

along in 1948. After selling their house, the couple bought the Pine Tree Auto Court — the “oldest auto court in British Columbia” — in Clinton in the Interior. Kay recalls a “hoity toity” couple from Chicago who, upon discovering the lack of water in the cabins, decided to stay elsewhere. But within half an hour, they returned to the auto court. “They said, ‘We’d rather stay in your place without any water.’ It just showed personality has something to do with it.” Kay and Ed also lived in various parts of the Okanagan. In Armstrong, they opened the town’s first bowling alley. “I would set pins when the pin boy didn’t turn up.” In Vernon, she had a government job. She later owned the Credit Bureau of Vernon, and was vice-president of the provincial Credit Bureau Associ-

ation. Her secret to success in a man’s world? “A lot of the women thought you had to fight to be equal with them, but you didn’t. I always respected the men, and they respected me, and they were the ones that pushed me up the ladder.” In 1967, she was elected to Vernon city council but only served one year because she moved from town. In 1971 in Vancou-

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Little Potato Company

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9 for

Kraft

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese 12x225gr

99 Medium

Greek or Traditional Potato Salad

Happy Planet

3 Soup

500-650ml

Keylime or Mango Cheesecake

Prices in effect September 28-October 04, 2015

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Meat

Canadian

Stewing Beef

Canadian AA

11.00 per kg

Inside Round Oven Roast 1kg

Canadian AA

Center Cut

Sunrise Farms

Boneless Cross Rib Pot Roast

13.20 per kg

8.80 per kg

Canadian AA

Inside Round Marinating Steak

Single or Double Loin Pork Chops

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1kg

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Olympic

5x200ml

Orange Pekoe Tea

8x100gr

PLUS A

80’s

LICABL PP

EES EF

Juice

Ty Phoo

Yogurt

Per

SAVE AT LEAST

GET ONE

BASSILI’S BEST LASAGNA OR SPAGHETTI

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for

Mott’s

Farkay

Chow Mein or Staem Fried Noodles 397gr

for

Blue Dragon

Olympic

140ml

650gr

3$ for

Melitta

Olympic

Single Serve Coffee Cups

Organic Yogurt

Stir Fry Sauce

Krema Greek Style Yogurt

126-132gr

500-650gr

299

Fruitsations Snack Cup 6x104-113gr

2$ for

Dole

Fruit Cups

4x107ml

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Meat

Sunrise Traditional

Whole/Split Chicken Breast

Canadian AA

11.00 per kg

Strip Loin Grilling Steak

22.02 per kg

Locally Raised BC Poultry No Animal By Products Used Antibiotic Free Grain Fed

Per

Mitchell’s

Schneiders

Harvest

Grimm’s

375gr

1.81kg

450gr

Premium Centercut Bacon

Outlaw Beef Burgers

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Dr. Oetker

399

Rice, Almond, Coconut or Oat Dream

Beverage 946ml

McCain

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Pizza Pockets

465-900gr

800gr

for

Blue Water Seafoods

Imagine

Fillets

Selected, 450-519gr

McCain

Blue Water Seafoods

Fried Potatoes

Smart & Crunchy Alaska Pollock

900gr

299

Organic Soup

431-445gr

Pepperoni

Wieners

Per

French Fried Potatoes

Hashbrowns Fried Potatoes

Selected, 454-800gr

900gr

for

2$ for

McCain

500ml

Imagine

Organic Soup or Broth 1lt

299

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Quality Foods an Island Original

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Campbell’s 540ml

FREE

Happy Planet

Tribal Java

Classic Roast Ground Coffee

Chunky Soup

Black Diamond

Cheddar Cheese

Fruit Smoothie

Organic Whole Bean Coffee

325ml

454gr

Black Diamond

Shredded Cheese 340gr

Family Size Cheerios Cereal

525-685gr

MILK

5$ for

Black Diamond

Cheestrings 336gr

Leclerc

5$ for

Imperial

2$ for

See in store for details. Excludes chocolate, organic and lactose-free.

Adams

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1.36kg

240gr

20-24’s

LICABL PP

when you purchase 2 family size Cheerios!

Margarine

Celebration Cookies

Tea

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Leclerc

Tetley

Celebration Cookies

Cheddar or Mozzarella Style Slices

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General Mills

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920gr

PLUS A

907gr

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Minute Maid

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2.63lt

Pacific Foods

Pacific Foods 946-1lt

for

Mayonnaise

1lt

890ml

Hershey’s

Tenderflake

200-300gr

454gr

Chipits

Clover Leaf

for

Tomatoes

Pasta

680ml

796ml

900gr

for

Natural California Raisins

750gr

PLUS A

Tortilla Chips

215-220gr

300gr

LICABL PP

Tostitos

Potato Chips

WHEN YOU BUY ANY

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12-15x355ml

220-320gr

Nescafe

General Mill

Cocktail

Fiber 1 Bars

125-200gr

1.36lt

LICABL PP

Nestle

Cappuccino or Latte

for

Nestle

Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix

Nesquick Chocolate Syrup

8x14-18.5gr

Pepsi, 7-Up or Mountain Dew

Ruffles

Bauli

Croissant

5 EES EF

Italpasta

Tomato or Pasta Sauce

Sun-Maid

Demerara, Best Brown or Golden Yellow Sugar

Italpasta

Rogers

1kg

Cheerios Plus or Gluten Free Chex Cereal

1kg

PASTA FOR PASTA LOVERS

Italpasta

for

Rogers

4kg

Selected, 170gr

Trueblue or Trueblack

General Mills

LICABL PP

290-395gr

Chocolate Squares

Icing or Berry Sugar

Granulated White Sugar

170-225gr

Wild Pacific, 213gr

Wild Red Pacific, 213gr

Baker’s

Rogers

Pink Salmon

Sockeye Salmon

for

Pure Lard

Clover Leaf

Flaked or Chunk Light Skipjack Tuna in Water

EES EF

for

Fall in love with baking this autumn!

Hellmann’s

Organic Soup

Organic Broth

PLUS A

EES EF

PLUS A

450gr

460-700ml

7x28gr or 10x13-28gr

CHIPS OR SALSA

Olivieri

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Lasagna Sheets or Gnocchi

Pasta Sauce

225-235gr

160gr or 300ml

Olivieri

for

FRESH TASTES BETTER

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Doritos

Olivieri

Nested Pasta

Filled Pasta

300gr

300-350gr

350-360gr

2$ for

4$ for

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4$ for

2$ for

299

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Tribal Java

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Chunky Soup

Black Diamond

Cheddar Cheese

Fruit Smoothie

Organic Whole Bean Coffee

325ml

454gr

Black Diamond

Shredded Cheese 340gr

Family Size Cheerios Cereal

525-685gr

MILK

5$ for

Black Diamond

Cheestrings 336gr

Leclerc

5$ for

Imperial

2$ for

See in store for details. Excludes chocolate, organic and lactose-free.

Adams

Natural 100% Peanut Butter 500gr

1.36kg

240gr

20-24’s

LICABL PP

when you purchase 2 family size Cheerios!

Margarine

Celebration Cookies

Tea

240gr

Leclerc

Tetley

Celebration Cookies

Cheddar or Mozzarella Style Slices

EES EF

General Mills

4lt JUG

920gr

PLUS A

907gr

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Minute Maid

Simply Orange Juice

2.63lt

Pacific Foods

Pacific Foods 946-1lt

for

Mayonnaise

1lt

890ml

Hershey’s

Tenderflake

200-300gr

454gr

Chipits

Clover Leaf

for

Tomatoes

Pasta

680ml

796ml

900gr

for

Natural California Raisins

750gr

PLUS A

Tortilla Chips

215-220gr

300gr

LICABL PP

Tostitos

Potato Chips

WHEN YOU BUY ANY

for

12-15x355ml

220-320gr

Nescafe

General Mill

Cocktail

Fiber 1 Bars

125-200gr

1.36lt

LICABL PP

Nestle

Cappuccino or Latte

for

Nestle

Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix

Nesquick Chocolate Syrup

8x14-18.5gr

Pepsi, 7-Up or Mountain Dew

Ruffles

Bauli

Croissant

5 EES EF

Italpasta

Tomato or Pasta Sauce

Sun-Maid

Demerara, Best Brown or Golden Yellow Sugar

Italpasta

Rogers

1kg

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1kg

PASTA FOR PASTA LOVERS

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for

Rogers

4kg

Selected, 170gr

Trueblue or Trueblack

General Mills

LICABL PP

290-395gr

Chocolate Squares

Icing or Berry Sugar

Granulated White Sugar

170-225gr

Wild Pacific, 213gr

Wild Red Pacific, 213gr

Baker’s

Rogers

Pink Salmon

Sockeye Salmon

for

Pure Lard

Clover Leaf

Flaked or Chunk Light Skipjack Tuna in Water

EES EF

for

Fall in love with baking this autumn!

Hellmann’s

Organic Soup

Organic Broth

PLUS A

EES EF

PLUS A

450gr

460-700ml

7x28gr or 10x13-28gr

CHIPS OR SALSA

Olivieri

Tortilla Chips

Lasagna Sheets or Gnocchi

Pasta Sauce

225-235gr

160gr or 300ml

Olivieri

for

FRESH TASTES BETTER

ON SALE THIS WEEK

Doritos

Olivieri

Nested Pasta

Filled Pasta

300gr

300-350gr

350-360gr

2$ for

4$ for

2$ for

4$ for

2$ for

299

2$ for

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Deli & Cheese Grimm’s

Maple Ham

Schneiders

Grimm’s

Pastrami

Bavarian or French Herb Meatloaf

Per

100 gr

Sushi

10 Piece

Schneiders

8 Piece Happy California Rolls

99 Medium

Sweet & Sour Pork Medium

599

Available at select stores only.

9 1175 695 95

Medium

Chow Mein

8 Piece Alaska Rolls

Dry Garlic Wings Small

Szechuan Beef

Available at select stores only.

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Snapper Fillets

Per

100 gr

49 Per

Plain Harvarti

Frozen or Previously Frozen

Cooked White Tiger Prawn Tails

per 100gr

Per

100 gr

Canadian

Goat’s Milk Feta Cheese

100 gr

Woolwich

Crispy Chicken Drumsticks

Fat Free or Harvest Tyme Turkey Breast

Per

per 100gr

Bothwell

Monterey Jalapeno Cheese

99 per 100gr

Frozen of Previously Frozen

Boneless Skinless Basa Fillets

41/50 Size

100 gr

Frozen or Previously Frozen

¢ Per

100 gr

Peruvian Scallops

Janes

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Selected, 580-615gr

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¢ Per

100 gr

Quality Fresh

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Quality Fresh

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Sliced Natural, 125gr

200gr

299

Per

100 gr

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Hold the Salt Almonds

600gr

399

499

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Bakery

Large Kaiser Buns

Cream Cheese Fruit Sticks

Selected

Sprouted Grains Bread

8 pack

Chocolate Cake Donuts

for

6 pack

English Bay

Dempster’s

12 Pack Cookies

Signature Bread

600gr

8 pack

for

2$ for

Vanilla Slice

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8” Apple Pie

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for

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420ml

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2$ for

Que Pasa

Cheddar Bunnies. 213gr

2$ Glad

299 399

399

for

Household

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Cling Wrap

Bathroom Tissue

Island Breeze, 120’s

60m

24’s

100’s

2$ for

92gr

Glad

Sandwich Zipper Bags

Selected, 20’s

Jerky

Homegrown Baked Snack Crackers

425gr

Tea

Krave

Annie’s

Organic Tortilla Chips

for

280-600gr

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12-16oz

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2lb

Fresh Raspberries

for

Organic Clamshell Salads

Baby Cut Carrots

California/Mexico “Driscolls” 6oz

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also taken Kay to parts of the Orient, Egypt, Australia and Fiji. Though her travel days are behind her, Kay uses a walker and exercises daily on h a stationary bike. “I’ve got to say, I’m ,extremely healthy. I’ve taken care of n myself, I’ve eaten properly. We’d have a lot healthier people d if people would take ,care of themselves.” e For the past 30 or 40 years, Kay has e stayed away from medications. “I think that’s part of my secret is that e I’ve never taken any

of that stuff,” she said. “I know that some people have to have medicine, but I think it’s overdone.” When Kay goes to hospital or the doctor’s office, staff are always amazed when they find out she doesn’t have any meds. “They can’t believe it,” Laraine said. Kay — who has three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren — enjoys weekly visits from two volunteers from Senior Peer Counselling. “They really do a great service,” Lara-

ine said. Kay also feels her attitude has played a factor in her long life. “I’ve always been a pretty positive thinking person,” she said. “I’ve lived a wonderful life. I think I’m so blessed, I just wonder why. Somebody up there looking after me.”

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but the two would not be married until Smitty’s stint with Combined Operations in the Second World War (which almost cost him a leg) was complete. Smitty, who worked in construction, had breathing problems while living in Toronto and moved to Arizona. “My sister was married to an air force guy stationed in Comox. We came to visit, fell in love with the place and decided to retire here (in 1969).” Shaw retired from his job as an elementary school principal in Kamloops in 1983 and moved to the Valley that June. He and his wife Elaine have lived in the same house for “going on 33 years,” he noted. “Then we just started fishing and hunting together.” “It was just of a natural thing,”

to a school of herring and the girls dropped their lines in and Ralph cast his in. Then bang, bang, bang - they had three fish on,” said Smitty. “Ralph had a really nice spring on, ■ Earle Couper the girls also had nice springs. coup The fish were going under the @comoxvalleyrecord.com boat and crossing the lines. Ralph was holding his rod way It all began at Bates Beach up in the air so they could back in the early 1970s. go underneath it. I’m running And it’s still going strong around with the landing net today. trying to get the first one in “It” is a remarkable 45-year the boat. I got the two girls’ friendship between 94-yearin, then Ralph could bring his old Harold “Smitty” Smith back. It was about 25 pounds.” and 89-year-old Ralph Shaw “Twenty-nine pounds,” that has seen the avoid outShaw quietly corrected his doorsmen fishing and huntbuddy. ing together for almost half a Shaw says that in their 45 century. years in the outdoors there Shaw notes the two met at has never been an argument. a Bates Beach campground “We know how we think,” he when he came from Kamloops said. “We don’t walk much to do some fishing. “Turns out together (when hunting). Smitty was there for the Most of the time we’re summer, and we just I saw him with a pressure off by ourselves. But we kind of hit it off.” could always say to each Smitty recalls the cooker going and drinking a beer. other ‘We’ll meet on that meeting clearly. “I saw I wanted to find out what he was ridge or hill in about two him with a pressure cook- doing. He was canning fish. or three hours.’ I don’t er going and drinking a think we ever messed up HAROLD “SMITTY” SMITH beer. I started talking to on that.” him because I wanted to While there are no argufind out what he was doing. Smitty added. Smitty’s war-time service ments, there are “debts” that He was canning fish.” “I can show you the exact was only recently honoured have to be paid. “One year spot,” said Shaw, as he sat by the government of Cana- Smitty gutted an elk all by visiting Smitty in his Bates da while Shaw received the himself. The next fall I had Beach house, just a block up Order of Canada in 1984 for to balance that debt when I his conservation and outdoor shot a little bull moose. Smitty from the water. helped me get organized so I Following their first meet- education efforts. Their relationship with the could gut it. Then he walked ing, Smitty would visit Shaw in the Interior to hunt and outdoors is based on a lot of over to the truck and said, ‘See Shaw would join Smitty to fish respect for nature. “With us, you in a little while.’ And that in the waters off Vancouver shooting game is food,” says balanced the debt,” Shaw said Island. The duo became even Smitty. “And fishing is food, with a chuckle. Smitty recently suffered faster friends when they both too,” Shaw adds. “We quit when we’ve got what we need.” a cracked pelvis in an accimoved to the Comox Valley. Smitty’s journey began Both men enjoy sharing their dent at home, but says he is recovering and will be off his when he grew up in Toronto bounty with others. And after 45 years of camawalking canes and ready to go but spent summers in northern Ontario at Waubaushene raderie, they can also share when hunting season opens where his family had a cabin many stories of their outdoor this fall. adventures, with details that Their ongoing adventures at Georgian Bay. “My dad loved fishing, and I would make folks half their will no doubt be chronicled by started when I was big enough age envious of their keen Shaw, who pens the popular ‘Outdoors’ column that runs to hold on to a line,” he said. recall. “I can remember pulling in Thursdays in The Record. He met his wife Dorie there,

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clubs, coffee parties, golf, photography and an evening walking group. There are indoor games and outdoor pursuits, along with food nights and other diversions. Every Friday at 8:50 a.m., members of the club meet for a walk which usually lasts for an hour, and afterwards get together for coffee. Membership for the club is $40 a year, and registration forms are available online or available at the registration

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or email: ragnhild.flakstad@viha.ca Courtenay BC – October 8th will be another milestone for Glacier View Lodge (GVL). Marsland Centre, a new spacious wing to serve many seniors living at home in the Comox Valley will officially open the doors. The new dedicated space for the GVL Adult Day Program was completed in May of this year and on October 8th Glacier View Lodge will be “Giving Thanks,” to our generous “Community Friends,” and to celebrate the project completion. Glacier View Lodge is an accredited, nonprofit, complex care facility and a major provider of residential and day program services for individuals living with complex health needs, Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia on Northern Vancouver Island. Incorporated in 1979, GVL presently serves 102 residents, 85 living with degenerative cognitive and motor impairment. The “Lodge,” traces its roots to an initiative by the Women’s Institute of Northern Vancouver Island who, in 1946, passed a resolution that a “Home for Senior Citizens be established somewhere in the north end of the island, preferably the Comox Valley.” In 1955 this collective of forward thinking women opened the doors to Marsland House, a new home to 28 elderly Comox Valley pioneers. The new Marsland Centre welcomes aging citizens of the Comox Valley in the same spirit of these community minded women. Michael Aikins, Executive Director, praised the project as; in on budget, and ahead of schedule. “It was a terrific experience to work with Knappett Projects as part of our team during the construction. The project was supported by Island Health, community service organizations and many individual donors who stepped forward to attend fundraising events, donate auction items, and offer generous monetary gifts. We are very grateful for this opportunity to “Give Thanks.” To celebrate completion of the project after raising over $160,000 Glacier View Lodge officially opens the doors to Marsland Centre on October 8th, from 3-4:30 pm. Please join us in Giving Thanks! The Adult Day Program provides a safe and stimulating day for clients with an opportunity to socialize, receive medical monitoring, a meal, hairstyling, or a supervised bath. The program offers a much needed respite for caregivers who work round the clock, seven days a week. Many are balancing their own age-related health issues, often accompanied by sleep deprivation, and social isolation. Caregivers use the “day off,” to organize the house, pay bills, have lunch with friends, participate in their own activities, or shop for essentials. Small amounts of self-care along the way helps caregivers live well. Glacier View Lodge is proud to serve our clients and caregivers to be emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually well. Day Program Staff member Kathy Sutherland said, “It is so wonderful to work in our new space. Our clients are very comfortable and relaxed here and we’ve been able to create really wonderful connections between group members. Our group is becoming very creative with art, music, reminiscing and poetry, among other activities. We are having a

lot of fun.” In the face of rapidly growing demand, enhancing frail elderly care is a top priority for Glacier View Lodge. BC’s population is aging overall and the situation is acute in the Comox Valley where the population is older and exceeds the percentage of young adults. Projections expect that by 2033, the Comox Valley general population is anticipated to grow 29 % and those aged 75 and older are expected to jump by 94%. To care for this new wave of seniors Glacier View Lodge is working to identify and offer additional community resources Early in construction phase to meet the needs of seniors such as the Adult Day Program to help people stay at home as long as safely possible. The Marsland Centre is an example of how a determined group of people joined together to support seniors staying in their own homes in the Comox Valley. As Glacier View Lodge approaches 70 years since conception; we welcome new friends, investors and donors to help us to prepare and equip GVL to meet high and imminent needs of the elderly in the Comox Valley. You can help ensure that Glacier View Lodge continues to be a local community of care for our aging and fragile residents. Leaving a planned gift to Glacier View Lodge is very simple your lawyer or financial advisor can answer any questions. Ragnhild Flakstad, GVL Director of Development will happily explain the positive tax factors and the mutual benefits of a gift to Glacier View Lodge. “An innovative community of care, responsive to the complex needs of our diverse population.” - Glacier View Lodge Society www.glacierviewlodge.ca Ragnhild Flakstad, Director of Development Glacier View Lodge 778-440-4178

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Few musicians have given more of their time to community causes in the Comox Valley than Todd Butler. It’s no surprise then, that when word came out that he was in need, the line-up of people wanting to help was immediate, and long. In August, Todd was the victim of “catastrophic kidney and liver failure”. “He spent about two weeks in hospital and then he was told he had to basically go home and wait and see what was happening,” said longtime friend and musical collaborator Doug Cox. “It didn’t look good at all; the doctors had given him a 50/50 chance at that point.” Todd went to stay at his dad’s farm in Onoway, 40 minutes west of Edmonton. His latest medical visit, last week, showed a slight improvement in both his kidneys and his liver, but Todd is a long way from healthy and won’t be eligible for organ transplant for a year. Cox, and a long list of Valley musicians, are getting together for a huge fundraising concert for Todd, next Friday at the Cumberland Hotel.

Todd with his grandson, Charlie. The problem wasn’t getting enough entertainment; the problem was trying to fit in everyone who had requested to be a part of it. “It’s unbelievable how many people have called wanting to take part,” said Cox. “The (slots) filled up in less than two days.

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It’s musicians from all walks of life in the Comox Valley. People from the bar scene, the folk scene, the jazz scene. It’s just amazing. I’ve had to turn away two more bands that emailed me today.” The tentative lineup is as follows:

7 p.m. - Songs in the round with Mary Murphy, Sue Pyper, Brodie Dawson and Helen Austin. 7:50 - Kenny Shaw 8:20 - Blaine Dunaway and friends 8:50 - The Fabulous Mutts 9:30 - Doug Cox, Sam Hurrie,

Ron Campbell 10:10 - Little Big Shot 10:40- New Mother Earth & James Lambert 11:20 - Too Hot For Covers 11:50 - Machine Gun Kelly 12:20 - The Roosters 12:50 - The Rangers There will be a silent auction as well. To donate items to the silent auction, drop off at the Cumberland Hotel. As for Todd, the immediate future is to move to Victoria to live with his brother. “He won’t be coming back to the Comox Valley for a while,” said Cox. “All the money raised will help with either his recovery process, or, God forbid, his funeral costs. We don’t want to think about that, but that is a possibility. We just want to be able to support him and his family. “I don’t think you could find another musician in the Comox Valley who has played as many benefit concerts as Todd has over the years, or supported as many causes, so it’s an opportunity for the community to give back. And they already have been. ” Cox has set up a crowd sourcing campaign (gofundme.com/ s44m5km5), which has already raised more than $5,875. There is also a trust account at and TD Bank (request to donate to the Todd Butler Recovery Fund).

Comox Valley Art Gallery Fall Film Festival presents A Brilliant Young Mind The Comox Valley Art Gallery/ TIFF Fall Film Series continues on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. with A Brilliant Young Mind - a poignant drama from British director Morgan Matthews who was inspired by the real-life subjects of his documentary Beautiful Young Minds. Teenaged math prodigy Nathan (Asa Butterfield, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas) struggles with human relationships and numbers are the only things that make any sense to him. Diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum as a child, Nathan finds the world bewildering except when it comes to complex mathematical problems. With the help of his teacher Mr. Humphreys (Rafe Spall),

Nathan lands a place on Great Britain’s team at the International Mathematics Olympiad in Taipei where he and his fellow socially awkward mathletes discover that they might not be as weird as they thought themselves to be. Warm, sensitive and compelling, A Brilliant Young Mind is about more than connecting numbers – it’s about connecting hearts. Tickets are $13, $12 for CVAG members, available at the CVAG Gift Shop, 580 Duncan Ave., downtown Courtenay and at the door if available (cash only). To purchase tickets over the phone, call CVAG at 250-338-6211. For complete Film Series information visit our website at www. comoxvalleyartgallery.com

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Nitehawks at the Av Whenever Andrew Homzy and the NOLA Nighthawks step on the stage you know you’re in for a great time. The Georgia Straight Jazz Society’s fourth concert on Oct. 1 at the Avalanche Bar and Grill in Courtenay will be no exception to this rule. Departing from their usual fare of traditional and contemporary jazz, the Nighthawks’ first set will be a concert suite of 10 selections from George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess . Composed in 1934 by George Gershwin, with libretto written by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin, Porgy and Bess was described as a folk opera by the composer. Gershwin’s explanation in a 1935 New York Times article: “Porgy and Bess is a folk tale. Its people naturally would sing folk music……….I wrote my own spirituals and folksongs. They are folk music – and therefore, being in operatic form, Porgy and Bess becomes a folk opera.” Gershwin’s opera was first performed in New York City on September 30, 1935 and featured an entire cast of classically trained African-American singers – a daring artistic choice at the time. The suite the Nighthawks will be performing, entitled Porgy and Bess (1934) as Gershwin Would Have Liked It, was arranged by Bob Haggart in 1958, and edited and re-scored by Homzy in 2015. It will feature, among others, the classics from this fold opera, Summertime, I Got Plenty O ’Nuttin’, It Ain’t Necessarily So, and Bess, You Is My Woman Now. The second set of the evening will be drawn from the Nighthawks’ rich repertoire of traditional and contemporary jazz from New Orleans. Homzy’s NightHawks present familiar and new material in an

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Sixties the theme for Royston singles dance A Singles’ Dance with a ‘Sixties’ theme will be held at Royston Hall on Saturday, Oct. 24. Doors open at 7 p.m. and dancing starts at 8. Pre-recorded music from the ’60s will be played by Clem the Music Man. Everyone is encouraged to dress in ’60s cos-

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Riptide girls dominate Saanich in home opener Home team fans cheered as the Riptide U15 Girls soccer team displayed its skills in the first home game of the season in Courtenay on Saturday, Sept. 19. Building on a win against Gorge the previous weekend, this decisive 3-1 win against Saanich, an historically strong team, adds to Riptide’s confidence as they head into a doubleheader weekend against the two remaining teams in the league. While every player rose to the occa-

sion for a well-rounded team effort against Saanich, in terms of the scoreboard, this game was a highlight for Marine Harvest Riptide’s Ciara Halvorson who set her bar high with an assist and two goals. Pleased with another win, Riptide’s coaches, Matt Laver and Lisa Wigard, are instilling a broader perspective, explaining that, “The maturity is certainly showing so far with this group. We have been having them focus on a specific plan for each game rather

than focus on the results.” After all, commitment, not results, is what can be controlled. Wigard’s pride in the players’ conduct is evident, sharing that, “They have done an excellent job so far staying focused, composed and confident.” Those qualities matter off the pitch as much as on. Marine Harvest Riptide 15 Girls play at home against Juan de Fuca on Saturday and away against UI Storm on Sunday. For more information, visit Riptide 2001 Girls on Facebook.

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Riptide U14 Boys open season with three wins The Marine Harvest U14 Boys Upper Island Riptide have started their soccer season strong with three straight wins. On Sept. 12, Delton Kruell posted a clean sheet as the Riptide defeated Victoria team Bays/PFC 7-0. The Riptide penetrated into the attacking third with their speedy attacking midfielders (Corbin Collett, Spencer Fleming, Cameron Bell, Alonso Cortez, Corson Arbour) and fast strikers (Fergus Hall, Brayden Hues). The following day’s match against Nanaimo’s Storm was exciting with the Riptide winning 4-0. Nerves were high prior to the match due to much of the Storm’s team being comprised of players who went to the Provincials this past summer on the U13 team. Tyler Griffith played an outstanding game in goal and made many crucial saves including a penalty kick. Jakob Tortorelli, Joshua Kalhous, Macyn Leopkey Johnson, Scott Gilfillan, made up a formidable defensive line. The holding midfielders (Sam Purcell and Andrew Petrovcic) controlled the pace of the game with crisp passing and beautiful through balls. Over the weekend, goals were scored by Fergus Hall, Camer-

New hours for Community Centre

The Comox Community Centre has made it easier to wake up and work out on Saturdays. “Customers said they wanted to start their workouts earlier in the morning, and we listened,” said recreation director Mandy Johns. The Community Centre is now open at 8 a.m. Saturdays with full access to its award-winning fitness studio, including cardio equipment, weights and more. “There aren’t many better ways to begin your day than with an invigorating workout. With our 8 a.m. start and new cardio equipment, it’s even easier,” said Johns. Call 250-339-2255 for more information.

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on Bell, Sam Purcell, Corban Collett, Alonso Cortez, Brayden Hues, and Tyler Griffith. The team was missing Jackson Bowles and Jerod Timothy due to injuries that first weekend. The following Sun-

day (Sept. 20), the Riptide defeated Victoria team Saanich Fusion/Prospect Lake 6-2 in Campbell River. Despite heavy rain and high winds, striker Fergus Hall was unstoppable with a hat trick, and in the second half two more

goals were scored by Jerod Timothy and one by Corbin Collett. Coach Steve Hall was happy with the boys’ game: “To a boy they all played hard… they were able to execute penetrating passes through good build up.”

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Call out to CVRD Tiny Tots Hockey for alumni game in October The Comox Valley Regional District’s (CVRD) Sports Centre is holding a Tiny Tot Hockey alumni game on Friday, Oct. 23 and is putting a call out to current and past participants of the program to come and play in a fun game with their peers and coaches. The Tiny Tot Hockey program was launched at the Sports Centre in 1994 and

teaches basic hockey skills and drills for kids aged three to seven years. “For the past 21 years this program has been offered year-round and many of the program’s participants still demonstrate their love of the game by playing in leagues and recreationally,” said the CVRD’s marketing specialist Robyn Butler. “We’re looking

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DEATHS

IN MEMORIAM

EDWARD (TED) ALBERT SCOTT

David James Boyd

Ruth Ewert, R.D.

December 1, 1929-August 25, 2015

June 7, 1941 ~ September 15, 2015

August 16, 1959 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 15, 2015

On the morning of August 25th, at the age of 85, Ted left us to happily be reunited with Joyce, his beloved wife of 60 years. His heart had said â&#x20AC;&#x153;enoughâ&#x20AC;? and he was ready to go with his Lord. Predeceased by his wife, Joyce, in 2009, his survivors include his sister, Ailene, his daughters, Marion, Victoria (Will), Janine (Dave), sons Glenn (Rita) and James (Debbie), grandchildren, Alissa, Michael, Nikki, Bryan, Landon, Vanessa, Christina, Tammy and Leanne, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Ted was born in Winnipeg, met Joyce when he was only 13 and they were married at 19. Ted took on many roles in his life, from mechanic to carpenter, and even hair stylist, becoming President of the Manitoba Hairdressers. Whatever Ted took on, he always jumped in with both feet and he could always be counted on whenever family and friends needed anything renovated or repaired. Ted was a founding member of the Dashwood Fire Dept., was involved with Echo Players/Village Theatre, was past President of the Craig Heritage Park & Museum, and a volunteer at SOS. Ted had a wry sense of humour and was often referred to as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;characterâ&#x20AC;?. He â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;livedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to sing and dance and he and Joyce enjoyed many wonderful years square dancing. A Celebration of Life for Ted will be held at St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church, at the top of Village Way in Qualicum Beach, on Friday, October 2nd, at 1:00 p.m. The family would like to express our deep gratitude for the wonderful staff at The Gardens for their loving, compassionate ways in which they cared for Ted. In lieu of flowers, we ask that anyone wishing to pay tribute to Tedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory, please give to a charity of your own choosing, and may God bless you.

David Jame Boyd loving husband, father, and papa to his grandchildren and great grandchildren, passed away September 15th, 2015 after a brief but hard fought battle with cancer. Dave was predeceased by daughter Janice Schnurch in 2012. He is survived by his best friend and wife Judy of 56 years of marriage; son Dave Jr. of Kelowna, also two sisters Judy (Bob) Chicalo of Penticton and Margaret Boyd of Kelowna; Sonin-law Jurgen Schnurch, grandchildren Chris (Jill) Schnurch, Leah (Kevin) Manuel, Kim Schnurch, Katey (Eugene) Cymbaluk and Jamie Boyd . His adored great-grandchildren Jenna, Kailie, Ethan, Madison, Delilah, Evalyn and Lillian. Dave was born in Vancouver June 7th, 1941, lived in Richmond for several years, moving to Vancouver Island in 1970, living there (mostly in the Comox Valley) for 32 years, retiring in Kelowna in 2002. Dave will be remembered for his love, passion and participation in sports, as well stamp collecting in the winter months. A Celebration of Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life will be held at Holiday Park Resort on Sunday, October 11th, 2015 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, memorial donations may be made to the Sindi Hawkins Cancer Center for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3 in memory of Dave. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ďŹ rstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, 250-762-2299.

The denture community and the Comox Valley have just lost a real sweetheart, all too soon. Ruth met Edie Wragg prior to their apprenticeship, did their training together and remained best buddies throughout Ruthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. During her apprenticeship, working under the tutelage of Ken Blunt, Denturist of Victoria, Ruth attended Vancouver Vocational College 1982 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1986 and received her accreditation. She began her career as a denturist in Abbottsford in 1987. Ruth worked for Edie Wragg at her Lake Cowichan Office for several months prior to purchasing Stan Nixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practice in Courtenay in the 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where she continued working up to the time of her passing. She enjoyed golf and kayaking with the love of her life, Francois, spending time traveling this past year in their trailer, exploring the island. Ruthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contributions to functions and gatherings with her great sense of humour, broad smile and infectious laugh will be sorely missed by all those who knew her. No matter what was going on, you could pass a glance her way and be assured youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d see her joyful heart shining through even when she attended this past convention in Parksville. My long-time friend and colleague will be dearly missed, Edie Wragg, R.D.

Margaret Melissa Hill - "Melissa"

We are sad to announce the passing of Katherine Cornelia DeSchutter at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital on September 21, 2015. Katherine was predeceased by her father Peter and sister Francis. She is survived by her husband Greg, mother Elizabeth, son Matthew, daughter Danika (Gill) Brandon; grandchildren, Alex, Harley and Skylar, brother Peter (Laura), sisters, Joany, Marion (David); nieces and nephews, Jordan, Pam, Jack, Stephanie, Glen, Natalie, Jacob, Zachary, Aahmes, Mia, and Anastasia as well as many extended family and friends. Katherine was in the Canadian Military for 34 years. She worked as a finance clerk and in her leisure time she enjoyed painting, guitar and sewing. She was a down to earth person, honest with a compassionate, positive attitude. She was funny, loving and passionate in her beliefs. A celebration of Katherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life was held on Monday, September 28th, 2015 at St. Micheal and All Angels Military Row in Comox. To honour Katherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory, please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. Thanks to the staff at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital and Hospice, Home Care and paramedics as well as Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre for their compassion and excellent care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be Still and Know That I am Godâ&#x20AC;?

November 8, 1949 - September 5, 2015

It is with overwhelming sadness we announce the passing of Margaret "Melissa" Hill on September 5, 2015 at Comox Valley Hospice from cancer. Melissa was born in Vernon, BC on November 8,1949 to Margaret and Harold Hill. Melissa will be forever missed by her daughters Carmen (Steve) Kincaid of Port Alberni and Kimberley (Roland) Grahame of Shawnigan Lake. Melissa had unending love for her grandchildren Kody, Katey, James and Anthony. Her sister Melinda (Glen) Childs was her best friend. Melissa loved her niece Cyrena (Shane) Dolan and their son Conner, nephew Seann (Michelle) Childs and their daughter Elina. Melissa cherished her extended family and many dear friends. Melissa worked for BC Ferries on the Little River to Powell River route for 23 years. Melissa has touched so many people's lives. It was a great honour and joy to know and love her. We know she is now at rest and pain free in Heaven. With every dragonfly we see, we will always say, "Hello Mom, Nana, Melissa." We Love and Miss You. A Celebration of Remembering Melissa will take place on October 10th at 2:00pm at Courtenay Fellowship Baptist Church, 2963 Lake Trail Road Courtenay. Tea will follow the service. Happy hour at 5:00pm at the Griffin Pub 1185 Kilmorley Road, Comox. Melissa has asked in lieu of flowers, she would kindly appreciate donations to go to Hugginz By Angel Foundation. It is a registered non-profit foundation providing love filled blankets to critically ill kids and kids with special needs all over the world. Donations can be received by mail at 6010 Lugrin Road, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 8K5 or by paypal or etransfer banking to hugginzbyangel@ gmail.com

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The way many people Owners / Funeral Directors choose to say goodbye is changing. More of the families we serve are asking us to provide a meaningful gathering where they can meet with friends to pay tribute, hear special music, perhaps show a video collage of the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and share memories over refreshments. Our Funeral and Reception Centre is the perfect location, where our expertise ensures that everything will be taken care of. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be either religious or formal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it can be exactly what you want! Times are changing and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to make sure the WLPH \RX WDNH WR VD\ JRRG E\H ZLOO UHĂ HFW WKH lifestyle of the person who has died and the family and friends who gather for closure.

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The family of Judith Ann Giesinger is sad to announce her passing at Campbell River Hospital on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Notice of Easement Over Highway

Loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend to everyone who knew her.

The City of Courtenay intends to grant an easement over part of the highway known as 19th Street, as shown on the adjacent plan, for the purpose of private parking stalls beneČ´tting the owner and tenants of the building at 130 19th Street*.

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The easement will be granted to the owner of that building, Newco Holdings Inc., for a term of 99 years, beginning on September 1, 2015, in exchange for the dedication of part of Riverside Lane as road allowance.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

John Ward, CMC Director of Legislative Services

On July 28, 2014, at Ryan Road and Back Road, Courtenay, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Comox Valley RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,030 CAD, on or about 09:15 Hours, and a cell phone, on or about 09:15 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in and/or obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-3021, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture

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unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ civilforfeiture.The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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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, Quadra Island, Cortes Island, Gold River, Port Hardy, Sayward, and Woss area. Qualifications 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 Qualified applicants are invited to submit rĂŠsumĂŠs, along with photocopy of driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence, an up-to-date 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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WACOR HOLDINGS Ltd has openings for Experienced Excavator Operators, Labourers and Certified Traffic Control Persons. Send resume to: admin@wacor.ca

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School District 72 is seeking applications for the following positions:

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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

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

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LASER TECHNICIAN - full time. Duties: IPL, laser hair removal, vein clearance, peels, resurfacing & more. Tech does not need to know all services as some in clinic training is avail., but preference is given to candidate with IPL exp. Apply by phone 250-586-1883 Longevity Medical Aesthetics

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UNIQUE ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious suite in a quiet, well maintained adult building just two blocks from downtown. Full sized appliances. Recently renovated. Large in suite storage. Private balcony. A very nice suite. Security entry. No pets. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. Independent Living for Seniors The Affordable Alternative TWO BEDROOM recently renovated. Very attractive. In suite washer/dryer. Jacuzzi tub and fireplace. Spacious and attractive. Quiet, mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Resident social room and scooter parking. Security entry and elevator. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

GLENSHEE 1800 Comox Ave. RARELY AVAILABLE ONE BEDROOM AND DEN in an excellent downtown Comox location. Bright and spacious with southern, view exposure. Heat included in rent. Security entry. This is a very unique and desirable suite. No pets. Call Greg @ 250-3391222.

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PETS PETS GORGEOUS CKC ylw Lab pups top quality. Family raised pets, $1200. (250)897-6275. MEDIUM RED poodle pups, registered, show quality. Starting at $1400. (250)923-4020.

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STEEL BUILDINGS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summer madness sale!â&#x20AC;? All buildings, all models. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone mad deals. Call now and get your deal. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

TRAVEL SCOOT - Brand new, never been used. Paid 2800.00 asking 2600.00. Range of 12 plus miles, weighs only 35 pounds, weight capacity of 360 pounds, folds up in seconds and fits in the trunk of any car, ideal for travel and cruises. Battery charger and carrying case included. Email: lmack53@shaw.ca

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BUYER LOOKING to purchase mushrooms & Christmas boughs. For more info please call. (250)897-4506.

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PERFECT OPPORTUNITY for a home and free business. Daycare could pay your mortgage if you want to keep it running or simply enjoy the privacy of 1 acre, 2300 sq ft close to school and town. 250 286 0634 www.991petersen.com

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COURTENAY- Lg 2 bdrm Air Park 6 appls, 2 ba. NP/NS. Avail. Oct 1, $995. 703-0133.

DOWNTOWN COURTENAY: Inexpensive office Gross rent $550 + Hydro

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ONE BEDROOM in a quiet, well maintained mature adult complex in central Comox. An attractive, bright and spacious suite. In suite storage. Security, entry and elevator. No pets. Also two bedroom. Call Greg@ 250-339-1222.

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.

150 COUNTRY AIRE DR. ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD, Garage & yard content for sale. Saturday, Sunday Oct. 3 & 4. 9am-4pm. Furn, dressers, buffet & hutch, diningroom set, sm. oak table & chairs, end tables, 2 Klipsch K2 floor speakers, Ebergy very lg. powered sub-woofer, Denon amplifier, mirrors, original oil paintings, framed prints, stained glass, heavy French copper items, fridge, bedding, towels, craft items, books, TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, pots, pans, dishes, glasses. Garage toosl and red tool chest. Garden equip., plant pots etc. Everything in this 4 bdrm house MUST GO! Free items put out hourly. Credit cards accepted. Rain or shine. Dealers welcome on Friday only. Campbell RiverSouth.

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

OCEANVIEW RANCHER 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 5 appls, wood F/P, fam. rm., workshop & studio, quiet dead-end street, landscaping incld., N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $1,600/mth

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TRUMPETER’S LANDING 2 bdrm & den/2bath and 1 bdrm & den/1 1/2 bath, 6 appls/5 appls, patio, undergr pkg, storage locker, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $900$1,250/mth PUNTLEDGE DUPLEX 3bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls (W&D “as is”), 3 levels, fenced yard w/lg storage shed, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $1100/mth. VANRIDGE MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P (gas incl), balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 $725/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, ground level condo, F & S, coin laundry, patio, res pkg. N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov. 1 - $700/mth

■Investor’s Group Duane Gee, Janet Gee and Keith Gibson present Ragnhild Flakstad, Director of Development at Glacier View Lodge, with a cheque for $2,500. This donation, along with a federal grant from the Enabling Accessibility Division, will be directed to creating an Outdoor Fitness Area at the Lodge. Glacier View Lodge is very appreciative of the support that our friends at Investor’s Group provide.

■The fifth annual Kelly Smith Memorial Golf Tournament at Glacier Greens was a big success. Organizer Jerry Snook presents a cheque of $7,333 to Janice Krall of the Heart and Stroke foundation, area manager Vancouver Island. The late Kelly Smith’s 19 Wing fire department bunker gear rack is in the background.

TRANSPORTATION CARS 2007 PONTIAC Torrent- gray, 120,000 km, AA-1 condition. $9000, obo. (250)871-8334.

■ Spices and Blarney present $10,000 from the proceeds of May Day Magic to Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society. Pictured above from left to right are Joline Martin, Dawn to Dawn chair Richard Clark and Liz Datoo.

■Representatives of the Anderton Therapeutic Gardens Society received a cheque from Wendy Harris, past president of the Kiwanis Club of Courtenay, after the highly successful third annual Downtown Abbey Tea held recently at the Gardens.

CONNECTING BUYERS AND SELLERS Soroptimists: Comox Valley club meets monthly from September to June www. bcclassiﬁed. com

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Continued from Page 3 Wootton said the SoroptiPaks project began in 2003 in collaboration with Lilli House, the Comox Valley Transition Society and other local transition providers. They aim to supply a starter kit of basic household items for women and their children who need help and are transitioning to their own home. “It’s full of useful items such as pots and pans and bedding,” she added, and noted the club applied for a Soroptimist Federation Club Grant and have received $2,500 for the upcoming year. The club meets on the third Monday monthly from September to June at its new location Glacier View Lodge - in the Adult Day Care program space at 2450 Back Rd. at 6 p.m. For more information, visit wcsoroptimist. org, or search Soroptimist International of Courtenay on Facebook.

Soroptimist International Courtenay was chartered in 1944 and serves to help women of all ages through PHOTO Submitted programs leading to social and economic empowerment.