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Getting around MusicFest will be easier Mobility challenges addressed

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Everyone knows that Vancouver Island MusicFest is the place to go to hear great music, get together with friends and have a wonderful time.

From July 7 to 10, the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds will rock with the sounds of Alison Krauss and Union Station, David Crosby, Randy Newman and other fantastic musicians.

As well as bringing in an incredible array of bluegrass, blues, soul, world, country, rock and good oldfashioned folk music, VIMF is also on the cutting edge of numerous Living Green, educational

projects and community-building initiatives.

Past years have seen the development of a composting and recycling program and the elimination of disposable water bottles, as well as the promotion of bikes and other alternative means of transportation.

In 2009, Outside Magazine voted VIMF one of the top 25 festivals in North America because of its Living Green campaign.

Educational ventures have informed people about the beautiful Tsolum River environment, the benefits of being Idle Free

and a variety of eco-educational activities for all ages.

This year, VIMF is kicking it up a notch by launching the Festival Access Project. New wheelchair access routes and designated shady spots to get out of the sun will make the festival easier for all patrons with mobility issues to navigate the exhibition grounds and enjoy events.

“It’s been an amazing process to take a close look at how we do things and then realize how many barriers exist for people of diverse needs,” says VIMF associate producer Meaghan Cursons.

“It’s truly heartbreaking how our communities, cultural events, homes, parks and other public spaces actually exclude people in their design.”

VIMF plans to make access easier for elders, young families with buggies and babies, people using wheelchairs or walkers and individuals with health problems.

In addition to special parking and pickup and dropoff sites, new routes will be built to the Grassy Knoll and Barn stages.

“People told us that they never heard any performers in those areas, as they were just too difficult to get to,” says Cursons. “We

A combination of bright sun and shining stars combined to make the inaugural Comox Taxi Team Charity Golf Tournament a success.

Last Wednesday at Glacier Greens — with celebrities Cassie Campbell-Pascall and Ty Wishart in attendance — the morning clouds lifted and it turned out to be a perfect day for the 18-hole tourney, which raised money for the Courtenay Recreation LINC Youth Centre and Comox Military Family Resource Centre.

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Attention paid to accessibility

Market, festival together

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The Comox Valley Farmers’ Market and MusicFest are collaborating on food, music and transportation.

For years the market and MusicFest have shared the same ground over this busy weekend, providing locals and visitors alike with the opportunity to sample the wares of local farmers and take in the lineup at the Vancouver Island Music Festival.

The market and its farmers squeeze into their regular spot Saturday morning amongst the sea of MusicFest patrons at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds next door, hoping that the regular market-goers make the same effort, and some of the thousands of visitors to this annual festival stop by on their way in.

This year they’ve built in some extra incentive to visit the market — Nathan Rogers will perform on the Farmers’ Market Stage

SINGER-SONGWRITER and MusicFest MC Helen Austin (centre, carrying bag) checks out the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market. from 9:30 to 11.

A favourite at folk festivals across Canada and beyond, Rogers is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, throat-chanter, percussionist, revivalist, and innovator.

His performance style leaves the audiences wondering where the rest of the band is hiding.

Singing, chanting, playing the guitar and stomping, he fills any stage with “magnificent powerfully clear lyrics and arrangements.” Described as ‘intelligent and witty’, Rogers will move men and women to tears with his sound and conviction.

Each week, each of the market vendors

donate an item from their stand to the ‘wheelbarrow’ and the performers take this home as their payment for entertaining the crowds. This week, the wheelbarrow of food will go to the feed the hungry musicians backstage at MusicFest.

And for those of you who would like to avoid the parking challenge that comes with visiting the market during this fabulous festival, you can hop on the Destiny River Festival Express to get to the market.

The Destiny River Festival Express travels a three-stop route starting at North Island College at 8:30 a.m.

Your pickup options are: 1. North Island College on Ryan Road (look for the signs in the parking lot); 2. Driftwood Mall (next to Zellers/Target); 3. Old House Village Suites; 4.

Comox Valley Farmers’ Market (MusicFest) site.

The express runs continually from 8:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. and all are welcome to use it to access the farmers’ market. The shuttle

service costs $2 per person per trip and kids under 12 are free.

Please note the bus is not wheelchair- or buggy-accessible but you are totally welcome to bring extra festival gear such as folded buggies, knapsacks and chairs that take up extra space.

The dropoff and pickup location at the festival site is the bus loop in front of the farmers’ market site on Headquarters Road.

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of a wheelchair lift on the shuttle bus.

“But we’re committed to making MusicFest accessible to everyone,” she says.

See page 2 for details of transportation collaboration between MusicFest and the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market.

For more about MusicFest entertainment, see page 31 and visit www.islandmusicfest.com.

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Union Bay war of words ongoing Scott Stanfield Record Staff

The Union Bay Improvement District and Mary Reynolds have consented to an order dismissing the district’s claim about alleged defamatory material that appeared on her blog dubbed All Things Union Bay. The UBID has agreed to pay her $15,000.

Reynolds’ lawyer Jason Gratl said it is difficult to determine the exact amount of legal costs incurred thus far.

“My client estimates, on the basis of public documents, that the cost of litigation borne to date by UBID ratepayers is approximately $130,000,” Gratl said. “Ms. Reynolds is prepared to allow the remaining plaintiffs to drop the suit, without making any payment to her, provided the remaining plaintiffs reimburse UBID ratepayers for the costs incurred to date for this lawsuit...

They can either repay their neighbours or spend more money and energies pursuing Ms. Reynolds.”

The eight plaintiffs named in the lawsuit plan to proceed “until it’s done,” said UBID trustee Alan de Jersey, who was replaced as board chair by Carol Molstad in early-May.

Molstad is a member of Taxpayers for Accountable Governance (TAG), as are fellow trustees Cleve Goldswain, Bruce Livesey and Anne Alcock.

The civil action against Reynolds stems from what the plaintiffs consider personal and malicious attacks through alleged defamatory material which has appeared in the Cumberlander publication and on public signage.

“Basically all that’s happened is her four (TAG) friends on the board have withdrawn the UBID portion of the case and decided to pay her off,” said de Jersey, a retired police officer.

“She’s the one being sued.

She’s defamed people. As far as I’m concerned, she should be responsible for paying the money back.

“You don’t talk about an administrator being so overweight that her thighs chafe together as being freedom of speech, or saying that I’m so stupid I could never investigate a crime.

That’s not free speech, it’s slander. If she commented on a decision that I made in a board meeting, then that’s free speech.”

Besides de Jersey, the plaintiffs include former trustees Dave Godfrey, Denis Royer, James Smith, Debora McMahon and David McDowell, adminis-

trator Brenda Fisher and part-time staffer Gloria Royer.

The plaintiffs, de Jersey noted, voluntarily put themselves into positions on the board to serve the community — not to be attacked and defamed — which is why they proceeded with legal action.

He said Reynolds is continuing to defame on a new blog on the Cumberlander website, even though she had signed a consent order to remove the blog.

“All she had to do was abide to the consent order, and it would have cost UBID $10,000 to end this thing,” de Jersey said. “She’s the one to blame for it, and not just her but the group that supports her.

“The whole thing is disgusting,” he added. “I don’t see anybody in Union Bay will ever be interested in running for a trustee position.”

While further legal action will be out of pocket from this point on, de Jersey said the UBID is still responsible for legal costs because the plaintiffs were indemnified as trustees. Had the plaintiffs won the case, the UBID would have had a chance to recover some of the legal costs, he added.

Gratl said Reynolds is “prepared to litigate if the plaintiffs are not prepared

to settle.

“We can expect that a great deal more energy will be expended on this lawsuit.”

Reynolds said Gratl, like John Dixon, is a “true believer in freedom of speech and democracy.

“Shining examples of the legal profession,” she said. “I’m extremely grateful to John Dixon, who brought the ‘Dixon versus City of Powell River’ to the Supreme Court, successfully defending our Charter Rights.”

She was referring to the former B.C. Civil Liberties Association secretary who sought a Supreme Court declaration that municipalities had no authority to sue or threaten to sue for defamation. Powell River had sued three people after the province had passed Community Charter legislation. de Jersey said he and the other plaintiffs sought advice from lawyers from the same firm that represented the City of Powell River. These lawyers indicated they had the right to sue Reynolds.

“Our lawyer certainly wouldn’t have gone ahead if they didn’t feel the UBID board had the same right,” he said. “It’s all smokeblowing.” reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Nearly a week following his disappearance off Hornby Island, the family of 16-year-old kayaker Orlando Graham believes he was the victim of a tragic accident.

Speaking on behalf of the family, friend Peter Addison posted on his blog Tuesday the family — including Graham’s parents — believes he was caught in a sudden ORLANDO GRAHAM weather pattern that even a far more experienced pad- Orlando had been paddling dler would have difficulty for several years, and it was his passion to own his navigating.

“We believe he fought boat; paid for with his own hard, but was taken by the money,” he adds.

Along with 58 searchers, sea and dangerous circumRCMP note stances,” he they have notes.

He was so worked with Accord13 members ing to Comox happy to have from the fire Valley RCMP, acquired his new department, Graham was RCMP last seen kayak, and paddled one dog, one helie n t e r i n g it all the way to copter, a milithe water at south Hornby from tary plane, S a n d p i p e r Courtenay just a seven Coast Beach in a red Guard boats, kayak June week and a half one RCMP 29, but failed before this tragic boat, one to return after accident. ground search dark.

Peter Addison and rescue Graham’s boat, two civilkayak was discovered early Thurs- ian boats and four RCMP day morning with a pair officers in the search.

Addison writes the family of shoes and his flotation wishes to thank the search jacket inside.

Addison describes Gra- and rescue teams who have ham as a “smart, optimistic contributed to the search.

“We will focus on the young man.”

“He was so happy to have love and on the amazing acquired his new kayak, life experience of knowand paddled it all the way ing Orlando, he was a very to south Hornby from Cour- wonderful person to know,” tenay just a week and a half he notes. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com before this tragic accident.

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Lewis Centre expansion jumps hurdle Lindsay Chung Record Staff

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Doug Hillian’s son met his best friend at kindergym at the Lewis Centre when he was three.

He shared that story Monday as an example of the kind of opportunities a community recreation centre can offer and an example of why the proposed expansion and renovation of the Lewis Centre is a good project.

Council gave the Lewis Centre renovation and expansion loan authorization bylaw first, second and third readings Monday.

The bylaw empowers council to carry out the Lewis Centre renovation and expansion project, to borrow $4.2 million and to acquire all property, easements, rights-of-way, licences and rights of authorities that might be needed for the project.

The bylaw must be approved by the Inspector of Municipalities and by the electors of Courtenay before being passed and adopted by council.

Public opinion can be gauged through the alternative approval process, in which elector response forms are sent to citizens. If more than 10 per cent of the electors state the matter is of such significance that a referendum should be held, then the local government cannot proceed with the proposed bylaw without holding a referendum.

Couns. Murray Presley and Larry Jangula opposed the bylaw.

Jangula was concerned the city was not making the borrowing a referendum item in November’s municipal election, an option he feels would be simplest and cheapest. “I’m not opposed to looking at this,� he said. “I still think we need to go to the public.�

Presley opposed the project because he feels items such as the nursery school and weight room compete

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with those same services offered by private enterprise. “I still oppose this authorization of $4.2 million because I think we could do it cheaper by eliminating the different items that are done there in competition with private enterprise,� he said.

Coun. Jon Ambler argued that “micromanaging� what happens inside the building can be dealt with at a later time. “The renovation makes sense,� he said. “No city ever regretted adding capacity. For the big picture, I’ll be voting in favour of this.�

Hillian pointed out if council were to go back and ask staff to come up with different plans that took out the nursery or weight room, it would delay the project and add costs to the design phase.

Jangula and Presley both pointed out that there are many expensive projects coming up in Courtenay and the surrounding area, including a new hospital, a new police build-

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Coun. Ronna-Rae Leonard was eager to move forward with the project. “I don’t think for a second the services we provide can be offered by the private sec-

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Cumberland examining Lake Park Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Cumberland councillors Bronco Moncrief and Gwyn Sproule will work with staff to determine whether the Village will operate parts of Cumberland Lake Park or if certain operations will be put to tender.

Coun. Leslie Baird forwarded the motion that passed unanimously at committee of the whole proceedings Monday.

“I think it’s an important function to be operated by the Village,” said Moncrief, who chairs a sevenperson committee that considers park operations. “There’s a lot that can be done out there.”

A priority for Moncrief is the boat ramp, which he notes took in $11,000 last year despite being relatively inexpensive to operate. He feels money should be invested in new floats before paying someone to operate the ramp.

The Lake Park committee recommended Holiday Trails Resorts be contracted to operate the park until Sept.

30. The committee, however, is concerned about the nature of the contract in terms of cost recovery or profit sharing for the Village, and does not support it being extended. Deteriorating park infrastructure is another concern.

“The committee is also concerned that at least one user group is afforded exclusive use of a public space within the park without demonstrating a clear benefit or contribution to the broader community for this privilege,” Moncrief states in a report to council.

••• The committee approved a recommendation from Kate Greening to not support a pair of recreation grant reports drafted by the regional district.

Baird, who sits on the CVRD board, finds the reports confusing and feels they contradict the district’s Sustainability Strategy.

The CVRD retained the services of Jennifer Wilson Consultants to look into the feasibility of establishing a regional service for facilities such as the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay.

Greening said the Sid, as an example, is not big enough to serve

as a regional theatre.

The Wilson report includes eight Courtenay facilities but just two each in Comox and Cumberland, those being the Village’s museum and recreation

centre. It also lists the CVRD’s Sports and Aquatic Centre, the Exhibition Grounds and CVRD community halls.

Sproule, noting a problem with distance,

agrees money would be better spent at home on Cumberland facilities.

“I’m very suspicious of the regional district,” said Moncrief, who feels the weighted vot-

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The committee supported Moncrief ’s motion to look at the process of opting out of the regional service, except where it concerns the ice arenas and the two indoor swimming pools in Courtenay.

••• At a special meeting Monday, council approved third reading of an amended Official Community Plan bylaw that will incorporate the Parks and Greenways Master Plan.

Although there is still room for improvement in the document, Greening said, “It’s nice to see it come along.”

Baird notes a “tremendous amount of work” has gone into drafting the OCP. “It’s a good starting point,” she said.

The Parks and Greenways Master Plan has been evolving for many years. It includes input from the community.

A full-size version of the plan’s map is on display at the Village office. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Courtenay’s‘rebounding from the recent recession’ Record Staff

GREG PHELPS

Chief administrative officer Sandy Gray was also optimistic in his message.

“Like many other communities, Courtenay was affected by the economic downturn in recent years, but careful fiscal management ensured the city weathered the worst of the storm with minimal impact on services,” he wrote. “In 2010, we saw the signs of an economic recovery, with a significant

increase in residential and commercial building projects.”

Gray highlighted large projects such as the renovation of the Native Sons Hall and Cliffe Avenue widening project, as well as the community spirit that was instrumental in building the universally accessible Rotary Skypark at the Courtenay Airpark.

In 2010, the city took big steps in environmental sustainability, including hiring an environmental planner, noted Gray.

“The team in Courtenay work hard to keep our city running smoothly, recognizing the need to balance the provision of current services while providing core funding necessary to maintain our wide array of infrastructure, facilities and

properties,” he wrote.

The report also outlines A Vision for the Future, the key goals for the city to pursue in the 2009-11 term. They are divided into seven sections — economic development; environment and parks; community facilities; transportation; housing; water, wastewater and solid waste; and regional co-operation.

Councillors and city manager of corporate administration John Ward commended staff members for their work on the report.

“I like the layout, use of pictures and clear language,” said Coun.

Doug Hillian. “I think it reflects well on the city.”

Coun. Jon Ambler was also appreciative of the clear language.

“Often, these reports are written in a way

only an expert could read it,” he said. “This is written at a certain level that our citizens could read it and appreciate it.”

Ambler also appreciated the Vision for the Future.

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Coun. Murray Presley wants the site of a proposed homeless shelter on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay to be reconsidered, but council will wait to discuss the issue.

“The issue of housing for the homeless is and should be a continuing concern for the city and the Valley,” he said Monday. “I know everybody on this council, and I’m sure I speak for all the elected officials in the Valley, wants to address the problem; the only difference among us is how we do that.”

Presley brought forward a resolution to council Monday resolv-

ing that the city ask the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) to reopen the search for a more suitable site for the proposed homeless shelter.

“The City of Courtenay, however, does reconfirm that it fully supports assistance for the homeless but questions the location of this site,” it stated.

The CVRD has acquired a site at 865 Cliffe Ave., and in his resolution, Presley noted that there have been “significant” concerns about that site as a suitable location for a homeless shelter and that the immediate neighbours have not been contacted as to their concerns about the site.

Presley’s resolution reads that, “the site is a high-profile site and one of the entrances to the downtown core and such a site should enhance the

entranceway, not possibly detract from the downtown core” and “the surrounding business community will pay more than its fair share of property taxes towards the site but was not consulted on that site.”

It also states that, “The site location process was restrictive and virtually unknown, and only three possible sites were chosen and only two recommended.”

Presley noted that it has been suggested that he defer or withdraw his motion because elected officials are going to visit shelters in other communities later this week, and representatives from the Salvation Army or the Dawn to Dawn: Action on Homelessness Society may address council on this issue.

“After reviewing these concerns, I’m of

the opinion that either of the above items, which I think we should continue with, does not take away from my motion and the reasons for it, so I’m going ahead,” he said.

Coun. Ronna-Rae Leonard suggested council postpone the motion until council’s next meeting following tours of shelters in Duncan and Nanaimo planned for this Thursday. Mayor Greg Phelps and Couns. Jon Ambler and Doug Hillian agreed, and the motion was postponed.

In a related item, Leonard tried to include a late resolution on the agenda that would resolve that Phelps and City staff meet with representatives of BC Housing and the CVRD. A representative from BC Housing will be available to meet in Courtenay on July 15, and a development

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“The Vision for the Future is kind of like our report card,” he said. “It’s very useful to us.”

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“Open for business!

That message is getting out, and the City of Courtenay is well on its way to rebounding from the recent recession,” wrote Phelps. “That is not to say there are not challenges ahead.

Costs of just about everything continue to climb, and your council is mindful of the fact that many families are still struggling to cope.

We have done our best to hold tax increases to a reasonable rate, plus we have lowered the tax multiplier for business in order that they remain viable. A strong local business community is essential to our long-term growth.”

Sustainable growth is also essential to the city’s future, explained Phelps.

Council has introduced many policy initiatives to address climate change, as mandated by the provincial government, he noted.

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Isfeld grads stepped up They raised more than $11,000 in Relay for Life

them and others. “(It) allows us (grad class) to bond with each other more,” said Grade 10 student Breena T’ien.

“Help with the community more,” said participant Sadie Horner.

The members of the teams were individually raising pledges for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Instead of having each team pay for their own registration, they held a tailgate barbecue for the rest of the school to raise money.

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Kayla Swing Special to the Record

Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School grads raised over $11,000 in the recent Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

Over half the Isfeld grad class participated in the Relay for Life on June 24 and 25.

This year, the grad project focused on the citizenship pillar.

Their contributions to the community will be their legacy they leave at Isfeld.

However, principal Bill Village says that he “hopes that we will be able to educate the whole school.”

“Giving back to the community is something we all should be thinking about,” remarked Village, which is just what the Isfeld grad class of 2011 planned to do.

There were 10 teams of students, who were enthusiastic about how the event would impact

DOORS OPEN Samples abounded at Shelter Point Distillery Saturday afternoon, as the company opened to the public for the first time. In addition to tours, more than 400 people participated in the event, which was part of the 30-Day Local Food Challenge. Participants could sample drinks and food, some prepared by Gaetane Palardy (right) of Island Gourmet Trails, who created fresh strawberry creampuffs.

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Breakfast, blues Music lovers coming in to the Comox Valley for Vancouver Island MusicFest this weekend can fuel up and get the music started as The Zocalo Café in downtown Courtenay hosts Breakfast and Blues.

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“We wanted to give people a chance to have a great breakfast and get geared up for the great MusicFest lineup this year while also having the chance to get a taste of some of the incredible local food available in the Comox Valley,” said Zocalo owner Catherine Bell. “Guitarist Jim Lambert pulls that all together with

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Canada Day in the Comox Valley RED AND WHITE were abound Friday around the Comox Valley, as residents celebrated with a parade, activities and music all day long. Clockwise from top: the Aurora flies by 5th Street in Courtenay to begin the annual parade; Canadians of all ages displayed their pride waving flags; volunteers for the Ducky

500 race scoop up ducks as they float down the Courtenay River; a patriotic parade participant waves at the crowd; dancers enjoy big band tunes at the Native Sons Hall during an annual tea; a musician entertains a crowd near Lewis Park.

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Record Staff Trevor Weir was the big winner Friday in one of the most popular and enduring parts of the annual Canada Day celebration in Courtenay.

Weir’s duck was the first across the finish line on the Courtenay River in the 24th annual Ducky 500.

Weir earned a sevenday eastern Caribbean cruise for two or $5,000 cash.

Other winners among the more than 5,600 people who bought $10 tickets were: 2. Eric Holmberg: three-day Disneyland trip for four or $2,500 cash; 3. Adam Whyte: four-day Las Vegas trip for two or $1,000 cash; 4. Jason Knodel: barbecue valued at $700; 5. Tara Hansun: four tires valued at $600; 6. Jo Hellenes: deluxe smoker valued at $500; 7. Elizabeth Friel: wine cooler valued at $400; 8. Lori/Al Ketch: eight-foot pontoon boat valued at $350; 9. Joan Jackson: eight-piece camping combo, including tent, valued at $250; 10.

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The Rotary Club of Comox, which runs the event, thanks the community for continued support. All funds raised go directly back into the Comox Valley.

JUST DUCKY The Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society’s floating blue pony won the 2011 Rotary Club of Comox’s annual Ducky 500 pre-race. The first prize of $1,000 will help to buy hay for the 12 horses that give gentle therapeutic rides to those with disabilities. Numerous volunteers were responsible for the float, but pictured from left to right are Bill Turner; Ellen Hatch, director of community services for the Rotary Club of Comox; Jill Ackerman and Jennifer Turner.

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Comox Taxi tourney boosts local group’s coffers Earle Couper Record Staff

A combination of bright sun and shining stars combined to make the inaugural Comox Taxi Team Charity Golf Tournament a success.

On Wednesday, June 29 at Glacier Greens – with celebrities Cassie Campbell-Pascal and Ty Wishart in attendance – the morning clouds lifted and it turned out to be a perfect day for the 18-hole tourney, which raised money for the Courtenay Recreation LINC Youth Centre and Comox Military Family Resource Centre.

“The participants contested for five hole-in-one prizes, but no one drove away with the car, boat, cash, ATV or business lunch for 40, although there were a few who came very close,” said tournament chairperson John Lalonde.

“Everyone was a winner on this day. The par-

LOOKING SPIFFY IN his “tuxedo,” tourney chairperson John Lalonde poses with Ty Wishart and Cassie Campbell-Pascall.

PHOTO BY EARLE COUPER ticipants were treated to, if we may brag a bit, a well-organized golf tourna-

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event crest at check-in.

“The barbecue steak/ chicken buffet dinner by

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“Both charities were winners as over $18,000 to date has been raised and we have a few revenue streams we are still working on. Our major sponsors, who have stood by us, deserve a great deal of credit, as it is their up-front contributions that allowed us to move forward with confidence to put on this charity event,” Lalonde said.

“Our celebrity guests did an outstanding job greeting all the teams as they arrived at hole No. 15.

Cassie and Ty also took a shot at the hole with hopes of getting their ball close to the pin to help out each team. There was only 10 times out of 34 teams that Cassie and Ty did not have a ball in play on the green,” Lalonde noted.

Finishing first with a gross of 62 and net of 52.9 after handicap factor was team 14B of Hal Fraser, Chris Ouimet, Steve Blanchard and Margie Blanchard. Second with gross 64 and net 53.1 was team 2A of Edd Moyes, Roger McKinnon, Jonathan Veale and Kevin Sears.

Third with gross 67 and net 54.7 was team 15B of Garry Wiebe, Jim Zsiros, Phil Novekosky and Pete Knight. Most honest team with a gross 84 and net 68.7 was team 1A of Brenda Nicholls, Caroline Neumann, Trish McMahon and Doug Bell.

Long drive men was Scott Myles and long drive ladies was Deb Snowden. KPs went to: men #4 Jim Kingston, men #7 Tim Trottier, men #12 Robert Mulrooney, ladies #12 Deb Snowden, men #15 Rob Mulrooney, ladies #15 Michelle Berard, men #17 Laury Haines, ladies #17 Brenda Nicholls. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Hockey players also know how to swing golf club Earle Couper Record Staff

Two athletes who’ve shown the world how talented they are with a hockey stick showed the Comox Valley they’re also pretty handy with a golf club last week at Glacier Greens.

Comox native Ty Wishart and Calgary’s Cassie Campbell-Pascall were the celebrity guests at the inaugural Comox Taxi Team Charity Golf Tournament on June 29. The duo were stationed at the par-three 15th hole where they hit a shot for each team – and made hitting the green look easy.

Campbell, a commentator with CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada, has won 21 medals with Canada’s national women’s team and is the only captain (male or female) to lead Canada to two Olympic gold medals.

She captained the national team from 2001 to her retirement in 2006, making her the longest serving captain in Canadian hockey history.

Wishart, with the New York Islanders, helped Canada capture the 2007 Canada/Russia Super Series, captained Canada’s

National Under-18 Team at the 2006 IIHF World Championship (finishing fourth) and won a gold medal with Canada’s National Under18 Team at the Junior World Cup in 2005.

During the Comox Taxi tourney, the two took a tee shot to help each team and

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had a side bet of $1 (later raised to $10 by a generous tourney participant) going to add to the fundraising proceeds. At the end of the day, they were tied with 12 shots that had been on the green and closer to the pin than the other.

“Jeff Edwards was kind enough to donate $200 if Cassie and Ty did a putt-off to settle the competition, and Cassie won,” said tournament chairperson John Lalonde. “We truly appreciate Cassie and Ty taking the time out of their busy schedules to come out and support our two charities, Comox Military Family Resource Centre and The LINC Youth Centre.”

The tourney afforded Wishart time to visit family and friends in the Valley before heading to the Okanagan for summer conditioning. The Islanders’ camp opens mid-September, and the 6’,5”, 220-pound defenceman says he will be travelling to New York a couple of times a month until then to skate with the Isles.

The Islanders acquired the former first-round draft pick from the Tampa Bay Lightning for goaltender

Dwayne Roloson last season, and Wishart feels the deal has benefitted both teams.

“It obviously worked out well for Roloson there. For me, being young, I get the opportunity to play more.”

(After spending most his Lightning career with their AHL affiliate, he played 20 NHL games after joining New York last season).

The Isles have made him a qualifying offer for next season, and Wishart says, “...that’s always good news.

They want me back.” And he is happy to be going back, as he feels the rebuilding franchise’s future is bright. “It’s going to be an exciting team for the next couple of years.

We’ve got a lot of really good, young guys who are potential all-stars.”

Wishart is focussed on his goal for next season. “I just want to be full time, to get established. It’s up to me more than anything else. My training is going really well so far and they’re happy with me. So I have to go have a strong camp and give it my best shot.”

Campbell is no stranger to the Island, as she is married to Brad Pascall (vice-president of Hockey Canada) and her father-in-

law Bernie Pascall (longtime BCTV sportscaster) lives in Parksville. “We visit two or three times a year,” Campbell said.

While corporate speaking on behalf of her sponsors and various causes – and a new baby daughter – takes up more of her time than

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golf tournaments, she was pleased to help out her longtime buddy Lalonde.

The two first connected in 2003 when Lalonde coordinated a trip for her, Tiger Williams and Kirk McLean to visit Canadian troops in Afghanistan. Campbell runs an annual street hockey tournament in Calgary to benefit Ronald McDonald House (a charity she’s been an ambassador for since 1997) and Lalonde helps her organize that event each year.

“We sort of have a bond, I guess. When he asked about this (tournament), I said no problem,” Campbell said.

Campbell is the first woman to do colour commentating on HNIC and is looking forward to her sixth season there next year. She has also worked as a TV analyst for TSN’s women’s hockey coverage.

Along with McDonalds Canada, Campbell lends her name and expertise to the Chevrolet Safe and Fun Hockey Program (in conjunction with Mike Bossy and Bobby Orr) as well as hockey-related programs run by Scotiabank and Gatorade. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS enjoyed one final day on the slopes during the Canada Day weekend.

PHOTO BY LINDSAY CHUNG

For about 1,500 people, last weekend’s Canada Day celebrations included a pretty unique twist — skiing or snowboarding at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.

For the first time in resort history, Mount Washington opened in July for skiing and boarding last Friday, Saturday and Sunday — coinciding with the opening of the resort’s summer operations with the Mile High Chairlift Rides.

“We had more than 500 people per day,” said resort spokesperson Brent Curtain. “Considering the weather, which was inconsistent — we had a little bit of sunshine, a little bit of overcast, a little bit of rain ... the hardcore skiers and boarders, they were loving it.”

Skiers and boarders shared the Eagle Express chairlift with people in sneakers and jeans who were riding the scenic Mile High Chairlift to the summit.

“It was definitely a unique situation,” said Curtain.

“I think one of the most interesting things I heard from people, a positive for us was people who are usually winter customers seeing the lodge in the summer. It was interesting to hear comments from people about how different the place is from

winter to summer.”

Curtain also found it interesting to see how many people were taking pictures and posting them on Facebook to brag to friends and family in other parts of the country about skiing or boarding during the Canada Day weekend.

“It just goes to show you how special the Comox Valley is,” he said.

“We’re in a unique area, and a lot of people were taking advantage of it last weekend.”

After a record-setting winter season, Mount Washington is turning its attention to summer.

The Mile High Chairlift Rides run daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the Bike Park is still on track to open July 15.

“I can confidently say the winter season is officially closed, and our focus is on the Bike Park,” laughed Curtain. “We will have some trails open (July 15). We don’t know how many this early on, but our crews are in there digging away.”

Mount Washington’s festival season kicks off this Friday with the new Suds and Scotch Festival. The festival, which replaces Beerfest, runs from 6-9 p.m. at the Raven Lodge.

Visit www.mountwashington.ca for information about resort events and activities. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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BC Bike Race off to rousing start in Cumberland The start line of any race is always alive with energy. But when you bring 450 singletrack hungry mountain bikers to a singletrack crazy town, line up the start chute down the centre of the main drag, mix in a heavy percentage of cheering locals, and remind riders that this is the first of seven straight days of singletrack heaven, well, it’s electric!

Enter BC Bike Race Stage One. On Sunday morning you could have powered the entire village of Cumberland with the energy racers exuded as host Drew Bragg counted down the launch of BCBR 2011.

More than 50km of incredible riding lay ahead for the Epic riders, while the Challengers experienced 30km of the same.

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against the defending champion Chris Sheppard (Rocky Mountain Bikes). At Saturday’s press conference, Dietsch pointed out that the European races only see about seven per cent singletrack to BCBR’s 70 per

cent. And the technical levels are incomparable, so it was going to be an interesting week.

Stage One didn’t disappoint. Dietsch tailed Sheppard through the initial singletrack and attacked on the long

fire road ascent. Sheppard regained the lead back in the singletrack with Dietsch – rocking a hardtail this week – close behind. Close, but not close enough to steal the yellow jersey from Sheppard for Stage One.

Shep, who is very familiar with this terrain, held a two-plus minute lead over Dietsch going into Stage Two. The next four category finishers, Neal Kindree (Republic Bike Shop / SRAM), Cory Wallace (Kona), Jason Sager (Jamis) and Marzio Deho all crossed the line within three minutes of each other. Gravity master Brian Lopes (Oakley/ Ibis/ENVE/Kenda) sits in 14th.

Racers in both Epic or Challenge categories crossed the finish line with huge grins and exuding a serious sense of accomplishment. It’s not surprising as the Cumberland trails are hand-built beauties that are guaranteed to delight every rider.

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Deadline extended for v-ball camp There is still time to sign up for this year’s Comox Valley Volleyball Camp. Due to recent disruption in postal service, organizers have extended the deadline to Friday, July 8.

Camp director Brian McAskill and local volleyball coach Brian Stevens are back to provide local athletes a great chance to develop their skills and learn more about the game.

The camp is heading into its fifth year and will take place next week at the G.P. Vanier Secondary gymnasium. “The camp has two main objectives, to improve each player’s technical skills and to teach them how to be more successful in game situations,� stated McAskill.

McAskill is head coach of the G.P. Vanier senior boys and former head coach of the Comox Valley Volleyball Club 18U Strikers as well as an assistant with the Vancouver Island University Mariners. He spent seven summers as head coach of Team BC, including a national championship, a national silver medal and a trip to the 2005 Canada Games.

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Potato Chips

HOT PRICE!

2$

398ml

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Flaked Light Tuna In Water, 170gr

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680gr

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Del Monte

Nature Valley

6x18gr

4x107-112ml

160-230gr

Fruit Twists

Fruit Bowls

Chunky Chili

2$

425gr

for

3 $5

6 5 2$ for

2 $4

100% All Natural Juice

for

5

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5

100% Great prices on Sun-Rype at Quality Foods!

Sun-Rype

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2$

2$

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Granola Bars

Campbell’s

Muffins

2$

HOT PRICE!

220gr

78-85gr

3$

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Breyers

Frozen Novelties

225gr

150-200gr

For

Pickles

1kg

2$

Popsicle

Nalley

Macaroni & Cheese

Wild Red Pacific, 213gr

Ju-Jubes or Jumbo Gums

325-350gr

12x355ml

Plus Applicable Fees

for

Kraft Dinner

Sockeye Salmon

Dare

Ultimate Cookies

5

Heinz

2$

Bick’s

99

Kraft

for

Selected, 398ml

3$

710ml

Classic Dip

We Dare you to try & find better deals!

Dare

Tomato Ketchup Squeezable

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Relish

Squeeze Yellow Mustard

425ml

Barbecue Sauce

250gr

2$

Heinz

Coke or Sprite

Sports Drink

4 99 2$ 2$ 7 5 3 4 1kg

Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese

150-175gr

250ml

Bull’s Eye

Kraft

Croutons

Salad Dressing

340gr

Powerade

Melts Cheese Slices

Cheddar Cheese

3x100ml

3

99

Armstrong

99

600ml

5

Kraft

2$

Refreshingly great prices on cool summertime favourites at Quality Foods!

Armstrong

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Sun-Rype

Sun-Rype

Sun-Rype

5x200ml

3.78lt Jug

1.36lt

100% Juice

3$ for

Plus Applicable Fees

100% Juice

Juice

5 4

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2$ for

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5

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Less is more! Less time preparing meals, more time to enjoy summer!

Lasagna Sheets

Filled Pasta

5

600-700gr

99

Olivieri

Cannelloni or Grande Ravioli Pasta 540-580gr

for

Olivieri

Shredded Cheese 320gr

5 4 360gr

99

Pasta & Cooking Sauce

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French’s

4

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3$ for

750ml-1lt

2$

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375ml

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5

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Breyers

Magnum Ice Cream Bars

for

5

2$ for

7

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2$ for

5

4$

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for

Clover Leaf

Salmon Salad or Solid Light Tuna

2 $5

Family Pack Candy

810-907gr

For

Ruffles Macaroon Biscuits 300gr

99

4 $5

for

Dare

Dare

5 2

Plus Applicable Fees

Double Churn Ice Cream 1.66lt

99

99

Old Dutch

Old Dutch

Restaurante Tortilla Chips or Salsa

250-320gr or 430ml

Heinz

4

99

Pasta Dinners

Potato Chips

HOT PRICE!

2$

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5 99

Flaked Light Tuna In Water, 170gr

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2 $4

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4 $5 for

Oroweat

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680gr

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Bread

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6x18gr

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160-230gr

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Fruit Bowls

Chunky Chili

2$

425gr

for

3 $5

6 5 2$ for

2 $4

100% All Natural Juice

for

5

for

5

100% Great prices on Sun-Rype at Quality Foods!

Sun-Rype

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for

for

for

2$

2$

4

Granola Bars

Campbell’s

Muffins

2$

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220gr

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3$

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for

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Frozen Novelties

225gr

150-200gr

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Pickles

1kg

2$

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Nalley

Macaroni & Cheese

Wild Red Pacific, 213gr

Ju-Jubes or Jumbo Gums

325-350gr

12x355ml

Plus Applicable Fees

for

Kraft Dinner

Sockeye Salmon

Dare

Ultimate Cookies

5

Heinz

2$

Bick’s

99

Kraft

for

Selected, 398ml

3$

710ml

Classic Dip

We Dare you to try & find better deals!

Dare

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Relish

Squeeze Yellow Mustard

425ml

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250gr

2$

Heinz

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Sports Drink

4 99 2$ 2$ 7 5 3 4 1kg

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150-175gr

250ml

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Salad Dressing

340gr

Powerade

Melts Cheese Slices

Cheddar Cheese

3x100ml

3

99

Armstrong

99

600ml

5

Kraft

2$

Refreshingly great prices on cool summertime favourites at Quality Foods!

Armstrong

Olivieri

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Sun-Rype

Sun-Rype

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100% Juice

3$ for

Plus Applicable Fees

100% Juice

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5 4

99

Plus Applicable Fees

2$ for

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5

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Old Fashioned or Honey Ham

Pastrami Hungarian or Wine Salami

2

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Seven Layer Dip

PER gr

100

Roast Beef

2

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Arla Organic Cream Cheese Spread

PER gr

100

Red Dijon Potato Salad or Vinaigrette Coleslaw

Instore Cooked

Minimum 600gr, Each

100

100

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49

Selected, 250gr

3000 Becel Original Soft Margarine Twin Pack, 2x227gr

3000

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100gr

100% Pure Parmesan

Dove Baby Bar Soap

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2 Year Aged Smoked Cheddar

Touch Round Toothpicks 250ʼs

2000 Dare Peg Top Candy

2000 Wertherʼs, Milkfuls or Riesen Candy 158-180gr

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Neilson Snacking Box Chocolates 131gr

2000

Available at Select Stores

Serving Suggestions

Boneless Skinless

Basa Fillets

49 99

2 1

Fresh Wild Sockeye Salmon

Weather Permitting

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100

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100gr

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100gr

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3500

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Bakery Fresh

Bakery Fresh

Italian Buns

100% Whole Wheat Bread

4

2$ for

Bakery Fresh

Blueberry Muffins 6 Pack

Bakery Fresh

Mini Apple Strudel

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3

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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

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Fair Trade Organic Coffee 340gr

Island Gold

Large Free Range Brown Eggs 12’s

Santa Cruz

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Organic Apple Juice

3

2.84lt

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2

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100

5

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So Nice

Natural Slow Dry-Roasted Snack

Fortified Organic Soy Beverage

156gr

946ml

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Lundberg

Wheat & Gluten Free Rice Chips

2 $4 for

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Taste Nirvana

Real Coco Aloe or Coconut Water All Natural, 280ml

NEW!

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99 1

Healthy Way Organic Flour Loaf

Flax Multigrain, 570gr

7500 Olafsonʼs Pita Pockets 6ʼs

5000 Ensure Meal Replacement 6x235ml

5000 Atkins Advantage Nutritional Bar 40-60gr

2000 Bobʼs Red Mill Baking Flour All Purpose, 623gr

5000 Berio Olive Oil 250ml

3000 Friskies Dry Cat Food Chefʼs Blend, 3kg

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Cream Pies

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8”

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99

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5000 MilkBone Dog Biscuits or Snacks 800-900gr

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CARDS OF THANKS THE SANKEY FAMILY Wish to thank everyone for their kindness and support for Nikki who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.

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PRICE Ruth Nellie Sept 2, 1941 - June 4, 2011 Ruthie passed away on June 4, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Comox, BC.

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Bolen William Terrance “Terry�

1934-2011 Terry passed away on June 29, 2011 at home in Cumberland, BC, with his wife, son, and dog Duke by his side.

Born in Fort Frances, Ontario on February 27, 1943. Terry proudly served 31 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force before retiring to the Comox Valley in 1992.

Predeceased by his parents William & Monica Bolen, and brother, Allan Bolen.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lorraine (Hutton) Bolen; sons: Bobby of Cumberland, and Shane (Sarah) of Calgary; brother, Wayne (Nancy) of North Bay, Ontario, sisters: Roberta of Oshawa, Ontario, Joan of Barrie, Ontario, Maureen (Bill) and Pat (Dave) of Elliot Lake, Ontario; brother in law, Bob (Janice) Hutton of Campbell River, BC, sisters in law: Joan Rodrigue of Courtenay, BC, and Cathy (Eddie) Waugh of Campbell River, BC; and Kathleen Hutton of North Vancouver, BC. There will be no service by his request. Donations to the BC Special Olympics, in Terry’s name would be appreciated.

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Born in St. John, NB on Sept 2, 1941. Ruth grew up in Port Hardy. She loved to go to Mae’s Cafe for a pop and chips. Also loved going to summer camp. Moved to Campbell River. Years later lived with her niece Jean. Ruth needed special care, that’s when Joan came into our lives. She provided Ruthie with fun, laughter and special care until the end.

Survived by sister Kay McPhail, nieces Fay Hankins, and Jean Boucher. Many great nieces and nephews. A wonderful caregiver Joan Wydenes. All of Ruth’s extended family.

Cremation services handled by Piercy’s.

DELORME Gaye James It is with great sadness and reverie that we, the family of Gaye James Delorme, born March 20, 1947, announce our deepest condolences to his Music Family, dearest loyal friends and fans and all his extended family of his unexpected death, June 24, 2011. This “Beautiful Guitar� mans illustrious career began at 17 years old in Edmonton taking him to Vancouver, Toronto, New York and Los Angeles.

He always considered himself an Alberta son returning to Edmonton and Calgary to further his musical genius with other Alberta son’s musical geniuses.

Gaye will be remembered with the deepest and enduring love by his extended family, sisters Gail (Jim) Suttie, Janice Delorme, brothers Bruce and Howard, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews. His love, devotion and loyalty towards his family and friends, perfect strangers and children, yes, the children he taught and helped will live forever in all of our hearts.

A Memorial and Celebration of his Life with you will be shared at the Polish Hall, 10960-104 Street NW Edmonton at 2 PM Sunday, July 10, 2011. His music colleagues have established memorial celebrations scheduled for a later date in Calgary, and Vancouver for August 21, 2011. Please accept our gratitude for all of the kind words of sympathy so many have conveyed. Your expressions of sympathy can be sent to, Sturgeon Memorial Funeral Chapel, Box 727, Bon Accord, AB T0A 0K0, or email fountgar@telus.net.

Gaye’s latest love, his new CD, is complete awaiting cover art. The Gaye Delorme Memorial Music Foundation trust to his legacy will be established shortly after his memorial.

However, as requested by many, an interim account has been established to receive any donations to assist in the release of the latest CD. All funds will be transferred to his Foundation account donations to ensure the music AND person of Gaye Delorme will be forever remembered. Contributions can be made to #05173994720 (Howard Delorme: hdelorme@ telus.net, cell: 778-329-1444), Bank of Montreal, 10802-82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2B3, or any branch in Canada.

Please email notice of your contribution to be kept strictly confidential as we will respond to your email to match you to your contribution. You will then become a contributing benefactor to the Foundation and acknowledged to you.

Sturgeon Memorial Funeral Chapel 780-921-3900

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PERSONAL SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES EDUCATION/TUTORING

HELP WANTED

TEACHERS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

ESCORTS

NEWSPAPER

GRADE PERSON

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

Certified K-12 teacher.

Math, Science K-8, Humanities all grades ESL. Fun and interactive lessons.

My home or yours!

Call to inquire 250-218-3130

STIFF? SORE? STRESSED OUT? Take time to unwind with a sensuous massage.

Attractive & Experienced Certified Masseuse 250-339-4104

Carriers Needed

CERTIFIED TEACHER accepting new students for tutoring. reasonable rates. 3350962

250-338-0725 COURTENAY Route #350 Glen Urquhart, 10th St E, View Place & Back Road Route #290 Kilpatrick, Moray, 28th St., 29th St., 30th St. ROUTE #364 hebrides, Carstairs,& Inverclyde COMOX Route # 605 Orchard Park, Baybrook, Mack Lang & Filberg Road ROUTE #642 Noel, Brooklyn, Quarry, Sabre, Harvard, & Torrence ROUTE #656 Foxxwood, Islington, Highwood, Kingsley, Cambridge & Garston ROUTE # 587 Arbutus, Alder, Balmoral, Comox Ave & Stewart St. ROUTE #668 Anderton, Austin, Cypress, Tatan & Lannon ROUTE #1010 Salmonberry, Ash, trillium & Ubique Way

ADULTS & SENIORS WELCOME NO COLLECTIONS GREAT WAY TO EXERCISE AND MAKE MONEY AT THE SAME TIME

Comox Valley Record Hours:

MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVENUE COURTENAY

RELIEF JANITOR P/T Janitorial position required for evenings, & weekend work.

Must be flexible and work wel l with other staff members. Must have own transportation.

Criminal check required. Experience an asset.

Drawer#4448 c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay V9N 2Z7

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to office@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888.

MEDICAL/DENTAL ANIMAL Health Technologist wanted for busy Veterinary Clinic. Shift will include Saturdays. Our AHT’s are able to utilize all of their skills, Anesthesia, Dentistry, Radiology and Animal Nursing. We place strong emphasis on client communication. Computer skills are an asset. Please include cover letter with resume: couvet@telus.net OPTICIAN/OFFICE Manager needed for busy optometry practice in Powell River. In addition to dispensing the right applicant should have experience managing an optical.

Starting wage $25/hr. Please forward resumes to Dr Sonja Heffernan at info@powellriveroptometry.com

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK RECEPTIONIST wanted for a busy Veterinary Clinic. Shift includes Saturdays. We stress strong client communication, people skills are a definite must. Computer and handwriting proficiency are assets. Experience preferred but we will train the right candidate. Please reply with resume and HAND written by email to: couvet@telus.net

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Courtenay/Campbell River area F/T position w/benefits.

Email resume to

TRADES, TECHNICAL DIAMOND Drillers Wanted. We are currently looking for Sr. Drillers to provide services for our Sr. Clients programs in Gold, Zinc, Coal, and Copper drilling projects. Projects will be located near towns in the South and Interior of BC. Clean Safety and Performance references are mandatory. Apply via Fax at 250-314-4865, Email at admin@scsdrilling.com or by phone at 250-572-2614.

E CONSTRUCTION Ltd. is one of Western Canada’s largest paving contractors. Currently seeking experienced Finish Grader Operators for Ft. McMurray. Competitive wages, medical and dental benefits, employer matched pension plan. E-mail Human Resources at hrecltd.ca or fax: 780-743-5946. www.ecltd.ca EDMONTON STEEL Fabrication shop requires Structural Steel Fitters, up to $32.72/ hour; CWB FCAW Welders, to $31.68/hour. Overtime, benefits, relocation/accommodation assistance. Resume to fax: 780-939-2181 or Email: careers@garweld.com.

wacor1@telus.net or FAX: 250-287-9634.

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Jour- neyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859.

TECHS LIVE Large in Western Canada! Go Auto has 23 dealerships/18 brands. Journeymen can earn $120K+.

Specialists can earn $150K+.

Full benefits. Investment Program. Moving/training/tool allowances. Apply now! careers@goauto.ca or www.goauto.ca.

VOLUNTEERS The Filberg Festival is looking for 1 volunteer to assist with signage set, July 28, 29th am & Aug 1 pm. (this includes barricade take- down). Also looking for 6 volunteers for Access Crew, 2-3 shifts at the Perimeter Gates. FMI: Sue Medley, Festival Volunteer Coordinator 250-339-2715. info@filberg.com

WORK WANTED

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

P L U M B E R / H A N DY M A N seeking long and short term projects. Master plumber with extensive exp in construction and reno’s. Ken 250-650-4838

CELEBRATIONS

CELEBRATIONS

Deadlines: Tues. 12 noon & Fri. 12 noon

Birthdays • Weddings • Special Occasions

HOW ABOUT LEARNING some guitar for around the campfire or keeping your brain working while school is out ?

Lessons in guitar, mando, bass, banjo, band in a box, notation & music theory for all instruments (inc. voice)everything from metal to jazz.

Drop in’s, weekly, monthly, flexible hours.

ALAN JOSSUL 250-897-4662 AJOSSUL@GMAIL.COM INQUIRES WELCOME

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BIRTHS

BIRTHS

ph.: 250-338-5811 fax: 250-338-5568 features@comoxvalleyrecord.com Publishes Wednesdays.

Deadline is Friday at 12 noon.

new arrivals Riley Marie

Whyte

Love, Mom, Curt, Toni & Dad

Born June 12, 2011 at 8:14am Weighing 7 lbs 1 oz

Lainers!

Happy Birthday Live long & prosper... with that green thumb!

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Feel free to drop into Art Knapp & give Elaine a birthday hug!

Phillip & Debbie Smith, Dennis & Devi Crockford

at the family farm Comox Quality Foods Cake Winner July 6

Ashley Smith & John Crockford

Comox Valley Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualifications and information on how to apply to these postings.

Publisher

The Morning Star in Vernon, B.C. has an opening for the position of Publisher.

The Morning Star, one of Canada’s leading community newspapers, is published every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and has an extensive distribution network throughout the North Okanagan. More than 33,000 homes and businesses are reached in the communities of Vernon, Coldstream, Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Cherryville, Oyama, Spallumcheen, Grindrod, Falkland and Silver Star.

The Morning Star is the No.1 news source in the North Okanagan and has been committed to serving its communities with in-depth local news, sports, entertainment, events and happenings since 1988.

Black Press is seeking a proven leader with an impressive track record in newspaper management, to build on the considerable growth the Morning Star has experienced over the past 23 years.

McKinnon Photography was awarded 2008 Small Business of the Year

The Award Winning Ride-On Bug for Children 226-5th Street Courtenay

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Ashley & John

Instructor, Economics

The Morning Star is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with over 150 community, daily and urban newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Studio by appointment

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

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From all your friends on Lannan Road

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Tutoring • K-12 • Reading/Writing • Math • Academic Assessments • Certified Teachers •Summer Programs are on now ~ Register Today!

ART/MUSIC/DANCING

Parents Evan Whyte and Ashley Maurice would like to announce the birth of their daughter

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Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and financial management. As publisher, you will be instrumental in developing a multi platform strategy for the newspaper and its online initiatives, as it continues to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse marketplace.

If you are a critical thinker, customer driven and possess strong entrepreneurial skills, Black Press wants to hear from you. Please send your resume by July 22, 2011 to: Bruce McAuliffe, President Black Press BC South c/o Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7K2 Email: brucem@blackpress.ca

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PERSONAL SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CARPENTRY

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

UNDER $100

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No credit refused.

Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1877-776-1660.

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTERrepairs, renovations.

Reasonable rates & references. Please call (250)337-5501 or visit: www.comoxvalleycarpenter.ca

MILLENNIUM STUCCO is now taking appointments.

Commercial, residential, new construction, painting & facelifts. Please call after 5pm 250859-4744.

4- ALL season car tires. Dunlop 14’ steel belted radial $99.00. 250-339-6677

CLEANING SERVICES

MISC SERVICES

STEEL BUILDING Sale...

Specials from $5 to $12/sq.ft.

Great pricing on absolutely every model, width and length.

Example: 30’W x 50’L x 16’H. now $10,500.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1800-668-5422.

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. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: It’s that simple.

Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassified.com

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AFFORDABLE QUALITY cleaning. 20yrs exp. Excellent rates/refs, Sr discount, wkly/biwkly. Bondable. 250-702-1880

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

CARPENTRY

ELECTRICIAN SMALL jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical.

250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

WE’RE LOOKING FOR GREAT PEOPLE!

Auto Salesperson Wanted!

Aggressive pay plans and benefit packages, huge inventory of over 200 vehicles, large advertising budgets and a great place to work. Join our team.

Contact Brad Trotman: sales@comoxvalleydodge.com 250.338.5451 or in-person 4847 North Island Hwy, Courtenay

HELP WANTED

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

MR Sandless, The Quick, No Sanding Solution to Beautiful Wood Floors In One Day at 1/2 the Cost of Sanding. Check out our website for more info. www.mrsandless.ca or Call for a free estimate 250-7343773

GARDENING LAWN mowing and edge trimming. $30 for small lawns under half acre. $50 per acre for larger lawns. 250339-9210.

HANDYPERSONS WAYNE’S HANDYMAN & Reno. Service. 20+yrs exp. in carpentry, decking, fencing, framing, finishing, drywalling, mudding, painting. Small jobs ok. 250-339-0879

HELP WANTED

School District No. 72 (Campbell River)

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Temporary District Child & Youth Care Worker For details of this posting, please check the School District’s web site at www.sd72.bc.ca

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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7 days a week • Residential cleanup • Green Waste • Rock / Concrete • Wood / Fencing Material Big & Small **We Do Them All** Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service

Scott 250-792-1668

CERTIFIED CARPENTER. Kitchen, bathrooms, decks, etc. All your renovation needs.

Emery, 250-218-0734.

PETS FEED & HAY QUALITY TIMOTHY Kentucky Blue hay bales for sale. Pick up off the field. 250-898-4161.

LANDSCAPING TOP SOIL. $13 per yard + trucking. 250-218-4078

School District 72 • Campbell River

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

DISCOVERY COMM COMMUNITY MUNITY M UNITY COLLEGE.com As a “creative thinker”, you’ve always been drawn to computers and the web.

The Right Time is Right NOW! Start your career in

WEB ARCHITECTURE & MEDIA ART DEVELOPMENT Diploma Program

“The instructors at DCC have given me the skill set to complete ANY project that I will encounter...”

William Akehurst, Graduate Web Architecture & Media Art Development Program

PETS FREE AFFECTIONATE 8 yr old spayed female Manx cat looking for a loving home. 250335-0755

FREE ITEMS Free Bike 1988 Honda GI1500 if interested contact me at amadawillsher@gmail.com FREE: ROTOTILLED horse manure. Call 250-334-3162.

FUEL/FIREWOOD *100% FIR or mixed firewood.

Full cords cut/split & delivered.

Discounts on 2 or more cords ordered before Book yours today! 250-336-8731 GET YOUR Firewood early!You haul $120/cord. Delivery $150/cord. 250- 218-2889

HEAVY DUTY MACHINERY 121-3 KUBOTA excavator, like new, 326hrs, 3 bckts, quick change, heated cab & rubber tracks. $39,900, call 250-898-1057.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE A FREE Telephone service Get your first month free. Bad credit, don’t sweat it. No deposits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.

MOVING FROM province. All for $900 or call for individual pricing. Sgl elec. bed, PC & desk, Canon printer, speakers, chair. Dining set - oval, 4 chairs. 2- four drw dresser, sm table, 2 coffee tables. Love seat/chair, Dirt Devil canister vac, sm kitchen appl & lot’s of free stuff. 250-339-5332

CLASSIFIEDS! 310.3535 or bcclassified.com ✔ CallCHECK

VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

SLEGG LUMBER

REAL ESTATE ACREAGE 20 ACRE Ranch Foreclosures Near Booming El Paso, Texas Was $16,900, Now $12,900, $0 Down, take over payments, $99/mo. Beautiful views, owner financing, FREE map/pictures 800-755-8953.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CRANE OPERATORS NEEDED Experience with safe operation and delivery of building materials. Must have BC Crane-Safe certification, Class 3 or better license.

CUSTOMER SERVICE POSITION Experience with electrical, plumbing and paint.

3270 Small Road, Cumberland

Slegg Lumber Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft.

4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas fireplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub.

Thinking of a life style change? Move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World!

Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property.

Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell?

Can’t make payments?

We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053

www.webuyhomesbc.com CHARACTER HOME 1125- 14th Street Courtenay 1170 Sq Ft. Garage and workshop. Fully renovated 2 bdrm, 1 bath. $239,000 250-338-6689

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices.

Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877976-3737 or 509-481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price.

Guaranteed!

MORTGAGES FABULOUS OCEAN VIEW 1 block from water.

3973 South Island Hwy. 5 bdrms, 2 baths. 2200 sq ft.

Fully renovated in and out.

New septic $379,000.

250-338-6689

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

CAMPBELL RIVER

1358 Marwalk Crescent 250-287-3939 www.crauctions.ca

Vancouver Island’s Most Complete Building Supply Company

Funding may be available.

www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MORRIS PIANO made in Toronto, mahogany, includes storage bench, $700.

(250)339-7748.

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Please drop off resume to:

250-338-9663

They’re Here!

2011 LIFESTYLE COUPON BOOKS Support the Comox Valley Horseshoe Club Reduced ! ~ $19.00 CASH ONLY Available at Comox Valley Record 765 McPhee Ave. Courtenay

BRAND NEW heavy steel Quantshut building not yet assembled. 40’x56’ 21’ high 2.

12’W steel doors. $40,000.

Great for farm, industrial or storage of boat & R.V.’S 250334-4367

PROGRAM STARTS SOON

CALL NOW!

Your Career Starts Here

PAINTING FREE POWERWASH with exterior paint job. Taking appointments now for July.

Best Choice Paint Inc. Interior/Exterior/Powerwash Seniors discount.

Fully Insured. Quality work guaranteed. 22yrs exp. Call John at Best Choice Paint Inc. 250-898-3118 bestchoicepaint@hotmail.ca

C A R P E N T E R / H A N DY M A N Renos, decks, flooring, tiles, fences, painting 250-218-7515

School District No. 72 is seeking applications for a Temporary District Child & Youth Care Worker.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls.

John, C.R. 250-914-3532 or C.V. 250-650-5773 (cont:98365)

GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery.

Full repair service.

Ring sizing while you wait.

Engraving Women’s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay.

250-871-0606

STERLING BBQ with 3 tanks.

Newer burner. $79.00 250331-0062

Ltd.

“Serving Campbell River & Vancouver Island since 1967”

Thursday, July 7 » 6pm Large amount of decor and equipment from 2 closing businesses – Ripple Rock Pub's contents and Black Creek Candy Store contents and candy. Plus, new interior ext. doors, commercial oven, 4 burner grill unit, new Liberty pumps, 24' tandem low bed trailer, lawn mowers, lifts of lumber, antique estate furniture, bedroom suite, antique showcase, shelving, showcase and our regular line of sale merchandise, too much to list.

JASON

Check out our website, for full ad.

Viewing: Wed. 9-5 & Thurs. 9-6

Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, = • SAME DAY REMOVAL • CLOSED TUESDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $29/hour to $38/hour.

Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery.

This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.

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MEICOR REALTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

TEXAS LAND Foreclosures!

20/40 acre tracts. Near growing El Paso. Was $16,900 (USD) Now $12,900 (USD) $0 down, take over payments, $99/mo (USD) Beautiful views, owner financing, Free map/ pictures. 866-484-0857 (US)

CITY LIVING in a Westcoast setting!

Beautiful rentals available now in Wesbrook Village at UBC. Studios, 2-bedrooms and Townhouses. Call 604-228-2025 today, or e-mail DiscoverWesbrook@ ubcproperties.com. www.DiscoverWesbrook.ca/bcy

250-338-2472

“YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Experts”

APARTMENTS

PARK PLACE

BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

1970 Fitzgerald Avenue, Courtenay 2 and 3 bedroom available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental references required.

250-334-3078 WILLOW ARMS APARTMENT 1252-9th St, Courtenay 2 & 3 bedroom suite in quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops and downtown. Reasonable rent include heat, hot water, basic cable, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. Extra storage upon request. No pets. Two rental references and security deposit required.

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

450-19th Street, Courtenay 1 & 2 bedroom available, in quiet secure building, close to Driftwood Mall and bus route. Seniors Welcome. Adult oriented and no pets please. Includes heat, hot water and basic cable. Low hydro. 2 Rental References required.

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

RUTHERFORD MANOR 1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay Reasonable rent includes basic cable, stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references req’d.

Call Gloria at 250-334-9717

NOW OFFERING STRATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES

1055-10th Street, Courtenay 1 & 2 bedroom suite. Completely renovated in adult oriented building with secure entry and elevator. Rent includes heat, hot water, basic cable, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. Coin laundry onsite.

No pets. Security Deposit and 2 rental references required.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

200 Back Road, Courtenay Call Sharon 250-338-7449 CONDOS

BEECHER MANOR

PACIFIC COURT

1045 Cumberland Road, Courtenay

1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay 2 bedroom suite available August 1st in clean, quiet bldg 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.

To View, Call 250-334-4483

CYPRESS ARMS

ST. BRELADES

1255 9th Street, Courtenay

146 Back Road, Courtenay

Available now Deluxe 2 bedroom suite in quiet, well maintained building.

Rent includes basic cable, full size stove, fridge, washer/dryer, carpet and blinds. Nice feature: large open concept kitchen. No pets. 2 Rental references and Security Deposit required.

FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, wall-to-wall carpets, blinds. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 bedroom condo. Ideal location. Walking distance to Superstore and North Island College.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

VANRIDGE MANOR

Call 338-7449 123 Back Road, Courtenay

RYAN COURT Close to North Island College includes washer and dryer in suite. Clean and modern 1 Bedroom. Cat okay. Lease required.

Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas fireplaces - gas included in rent.

Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, wellmaintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.

Call 338-7449

Call 250-703-2570

1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay

BEAUTIFUL COMOX TOWNHOME

PINES APARTMENTS

1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique floor plans.

California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.

Call Gloria 250-334-9717

TOWNHOMES

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

1 bedroom condo. Walking distance to downtown. Bus stop in front of building. Quiet building great for Seniors. Includes 2 appliances, drapes, hot water and oak cupboards with ensuite in master bedroom. Some suites have storage. Also, extra storage upon request. Pet okay.

References required for you and your pets.

LAKE TRAIL APARTMENTS 2 bdrm condos conveniently located with 2 appl., on site coinop laundry; recent renos; new decks & windows; near schools & bus routes; N/S; N/P; $700/month incl. FREE heat & hot water; for immediate possession.

SOUTHVIEW MANOR 2 bdrm lower unit located in secured entrance building; close to all amenities; nicely maintained suite; laundry facilities located on each floor of building; n/s; n/p; $725/month; avail July 1 ULVERSTON MANOR 2 bdrm lower suite in centrally located Cumberland apartment block; features new paint, flooring, secured entry, 2 appl, & on site coin-op laundry; N/S; N/P; for immediate possession; $675/month TUNNER GARDENS Experience 35+ living in this beautifully manicured complex!

Property features 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appl & gas fireplace, patio, garage, & much more. N/S; small dog may be considered with deposit; $1200/month; avail July 1

Beautiful 2 level townhome in small, picturesque, adult oriented complex located near tennis courts & in walking distance to downtown Comox. Features 1475sqft, inc. large master suite, 2nd bdrm, 2 baths, 6 app, gas fireplace, & garage; enjoy all day sun on semi-private patio area; avail July 15, w/ possibility of early poss; $1350/month

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS 1015 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay 2 Bedroom apartment available in clean, quiet building. Includes hot water, 2 appliances, and insuite storage. Adult oriented. Manager on-site. Close to downtown, shopping and stores. Bus stop in front of building. N/S, seniors always welcome.

House cat okay with references and pet deposit.

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APARTMENTS / CONDOS

TOWNHOUSES

TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Available now 2 bedroom townhouses. Completely renovated with private entrance, full-size stove & fridge, new carpet & tile. Lots of storage in suite. Coin laundry onsite.

Close to schools, stores and downtown. Great for family or working couple. 2 refs req’d.

Small dog okay with references and pet deposit.

Call Gloria 250-334-9717

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

COMOX - 2 bdrm, Fridge & stove. N/S, N/P, avail. now $600/mth 250-339-2119 COMOX RENOVATED studio.

Avail. now. $575/mth for more info call 250-702-5339 MOUNT Washington BC Fully Furnished 1, 2, and 3 bedroom Condos. Starting at $650 per month includes utilites, cable, gas, parking.

Are you relocating, building or working in the area. Stay in the alpine, fantastic views, great mountain biking hiking, summer festivals. Stay 1 month or 5 Call us today1 866 707 0018 or visit us www.washingtonwaychalets.com info@washingtonwaychalets.com

ONE MONTH FREE. Huge 2 bdrms, view, Free heat & HW, Elevator. 250-334-4646.

Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.

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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 only. Check the difference. Please refer to available apartments listed below.

TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222

#204-1810 Lake Trail Road 2 bdrms, 1 bath, N/P. N/S. 2 appls. $675/month.

Available Immed.

CEDAR MANOR 463-12TH STREET

#30-1575 Dingwall 2 Bdrm, 1 bath.4 appls, N/S, N/P, $800./month AVAILABLE JULY 1

TWO BEDROOM Freshly renovated suite – very nice – unique design. New designer kitchen. Quiet and well maintained building with mature adult tenants. Conveniently located just three blocks from downtown. Free laundry. Reasonable rent. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

TRADEWINDS 1600-1610 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM suite. Nicely renovated. Home-sized kitchen with new cabinets. Attractively decorated.

Resident social room. Located just three blocks from centre of Comox and across from Filberg Park.

Security entry and elevator. Quiet adult building.

One Bedroom also available. Call Greg @ 250-3391222.

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. Independent Living for Seniors “The Affordable Alternative”

TWO BEDROOM with in suite washer/dryer. Very spacious - in suite storage and ensuite off large master bedroom. Full-sized kitchen appliances with dishwasher. Fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. Elevator.

Secure scooter storage and charging. Resident social room. Security entry. No pets. Call John @ 250-7032264.

SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave.

TWO BEDROOM top floor suite. Unique through floor plan. Bright with southern exposure. Spacious and nicely renovated suite in a quiet, adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and one block from Filberg Park. Large, private deck overlooking garden area. No pets. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

OAKCREST 1155 Stewart Ave. TWO BEDROOM CORNER SUITE very attractive – bright and spacious with extra windows. Nicely renovated/1,000 sq. ft. Located in central Courtenay in a quiet, adult building. Well managed and maintained.

No pets. Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

BELLE VILLA 560 15th Street ONE BEDROOM recently renovated. Ground level with patio/garden. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water and free laundry. Quiet, mature adult building.

Call David @ 250-338-0267.

HOMES FOR RENT

APARTMENT/CONDO

110-130 Back Road (ground floor) 2 bdrm, 1 bath, N/P. N/S. 5 appls. $775/mth.

Available Immed.

305-1111 Edgett 2 bdrm, 1 bath, N/P. N/S 4 appls. $750/month Available Immed.

4D-851-5th Street 2 bdrm, 1bath, 5 appls. N/S, N/P, $775.00 Available 1 Aug WILLOW POINT- 1 bdrm in priv home, own entrance, W/D, F/S. NS/NP. $750 inclds heat/electricity. (250)923-1302

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RURAL RANCHER 3 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, carport,fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg. Avail immed. -$975/mth BECKTON ESTATES 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath home, 5 appls, garage, fenced trd.,N/S, small pet neg.

Avail. Aug - 1 $1200/mth COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 app, gas F/P, double garage, fenced yrd, culde-sac. Avail. Aug 1 $1250/mth PUNTLEDGE PARK 2 story home, 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 6 appls, garage, gas F/P, partially fenced, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Aug 1 - $1,200/mth

Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.

Houses & Suites #11-951 17th Street 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls. fenced patio, fenced yard, N/S. N/P. $800/mth Available 15 June 7403 South Island Hwy 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, N/S. N/P. 5 appls $1000/mth.

Available Immediately 350A Nim Nim 3 bdrm, 1 bath. N/P, N/S, 4 (shared laundry) appls $950/mth AVAILABLE 1 JULY

COUSINS RD. Shop/Warehouse space.

1200 sqft (30x40’) Quick possession.

250-703-1644/338-7476

2135 Meadowlark 4 bdrm,2.5 bath N/P, N/S, 5 appls $1450/mth AVAILABLE 1 AUG OR SOONER

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

7-147 Stewart. Comox 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, pets on approval, N/S, 4 appls, $1000/mth.

AVAIL AUG 1

3-BDRM UPPER, Courtenay.

Lrg yards, deck. Util & cable incld. $1200. avail now. Lease.

(250)335-2757, (250)702-0749

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING Call 310.3535

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1981 Kelland Rd. Black Creek 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, N/P, N/S, 4 appls. $900/mth AVAIL. 1 AUG

APARTMENT/CONDO

WASHINGTON APARTMENTS 1027 Ryan Road Courtenay, B.C. (250) 338-0330

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Starting August 1st, 2011, we have brand new, beautiful 1 bedroom loft-style apartments and ground floor units with private entrances.

Hydro, hot water and heat included. $750.00$725.00-$675.00/month + damage deposit.

Must have minimum 3 previous rental/work references. No pets.

(250) 338-0330

Weekdays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

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HOMES FOR RENT

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

COMOX: 2005 Rancher, 3 bd, 2 ba, garage, 4 appl, gas f/p, enste, w/i closet. N/S. Aug 1. $1350/mo, refs, 250-339-4154 COMOX. SEMI-COUNTRY setting. 2-bdrm, 1.5 baths, carport, shop. Avail. now. NP/NS. Ref’s. $900. (250)339-0270.

COMOX, SMALL 3-bdrm, 2 bath. .22 acres, no thru road.

NP/NS. $1100. 250-890-0520.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION COURTENAY(near Driftwood Mall) medium room in house, own entrance & bathroom. $550 inclds utils. Refs.

NS/NP, non-drinker.

Suits working or older person. 250338-8138.

SUITES, LOWER BEAUTIFUL BASEMENT suite, Comox. 1 large bdrm w/lrg closet. Large living room, storage, near bus. NP/NS. Ref’s. Avail now. $645. incl. util. Call 250-339-0270.

TOWNHOUSES

TRUCK CANOPY in good condition for an ‘89 Chevy/GMC stepside.

Fantastic for camping season! $100.00 250-897-4662

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Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877792-0599. DLN 30309. Free Delivery. www.autocreditfast.ca.

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CARS 1996 FORD Taurus, green station wagon. 200,000kms, new front brakes, pwr windows, nearly new tires. no rust, drives excellent. 2700$,or best offer..250-336-2567

MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE - 2 electric scooters with helmets and plug-ins. $1000 each, FIRM. Call Geoff at 250-334-4761.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Available units include 2 bdrm, 2 baths, 6 appls, custom finishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets.

Avail. Aug 1 . Rents from $1,100/mth.

ARGO COURT 1 & 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, basic cable & hot water incl., N/S. No pets. Avail. Immed. and Aug 1 - $625/mth & $700/mth.

Call Res.Mgr: 334-8602 LORELIE APTS 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, N/S. No pets. Avail. Immed.

- $625 & $750/mth “SOUTHVIEW MANOR” renovated 1 bdrm, 1 bath condo, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, hot water incl, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed$595/mth “BRAIDWOOD MANOR” 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, coin laundry, patio, res. pkg., N/S, cat ok. Avail. Immed $725/mth PUNTLEDGE DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 21/2 baths, 5 appls, garage, fenced yrd, new paint, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Aug 15-$1,050/mth COMOX DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath on a quiet cul-desac, 5 appls, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg. Avail.

Aug 1- $1,100/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls,patio, res. pkg. N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug 1$800/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo,4 appls.,balcony, res. pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed.- $750/mth. Call Res. Mgr. 218-3736 CLOSE TO DRIFTWOOD MALL 2 bdrm, 1 bath rancher style duplex, 4 appls, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Aug. 1 - $850/mth

COURTENAY 2 BDRM townhouse, sm cat welcome, background checks req’d $700 July 1. Ken, 250-334-8468.

WANTED TO RENT COMOX VALLEY area, Aug. 1, suite or house for 1 person, N/S, N/P, quiet street, workshop a plus. 604-202-5461 or email: bodietoo@gmail com

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LAKEFRONT Properties, For Sale 20 minutes from Qualicum www.hornelake.bc.ca

TRUCKS & VANS 1992 DODGE Dakota small 8 cyl. Good shape $2495. obo.

250-336-8761

MARINE BOATS 1999 BAYLINER 19 foot Capri Runabout and Trailer $11,775 Excellent condition 4 cyl 3.0 litre MerCruiser in/outboard. Canopy, open front seating, lifejackets, lights, full cover, fishfinder, bumpers, AMFMCD, new water pump, low hours, galvanized Escort trailer with new tires. Reliable ski or fishing boat-ready for fun this summer! 250 743 9882.

8FT. TITAN INFLATABLE Fibreglass Bottom & wheels.

Used 5-6 times. 2 1/2 Yamaha with 3-4 hrs. Trailer w/winch.

Original price $3800. Asking $1900. 250-339-4376 BARGE: WOOD Camp 131’LX38’4.5”WX9’8.5” D. c/w: Atco trailer complex mounted on barge deck, 20 rooms, kitchen, pantry, dining room, head, shower facilities, laundry, small repair shop, twin Cummins 60Kw diesel gensets. Survey available. Location: Zeballos. $95,000. For more details, 250-703-3551.

ESTATE SALE. “Undine” 36’ Diesel Cruiser tri cabin, sleeps 6. Marine surveyed June 24/11. Excellent live aboard conditions, appraised $24,000, sell $18,500 firm at Comox Fisherman’s Wharf.

Call 1250-493-5361.

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This vandalism helpful Vanier Secondary School’s junior leadership class held its second annual Grab A Bar Smash A Car event to raise money for Canuck Place, a pediatric hospice palliative care facility in Vancouver.

Money was raised by donating money to smash a car with the choice of a variety of tools — sledgehammers, crowbar, or hammer. This year the vehicle donated was a minivan, which was donated by Georgia Straight Towing and a special thanks go out to Tyson for dropping it off and picking it up. The van was to be recycled and wrecked prior to

NEW MEMBERS WERE initiated recently at the Comox Legion.

From left to right: membership and youth chairman Dave Parkin, Lisa Salminen, Sergeant at Arms Don Davis, Fran Robinson, Dan Clair, Karen Griffin, Shane Field, Robyn Hazleton, Basil Moore, Lance Pace, Andrew MacKenzie, Brett Silzer and first vice-president John Paulin.

Walk-in clinic for pain The Comox Valley now has its first Walk In Pain Clinic at the Aurora Health Centre in downtown Comox.

Every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dr. Lise Maltais, ND, pain management expert for two decades, will offer her services to anyone wishing to try something new.

The Bowen Technique can effectively and permanently relieve conditions such as sciatica, back pain, neck and shoulder issues, jaw problems, digestive and respiratory disorders and many more.

The Aurora Health Centre hosts a variety of wonderful healing modalities such as chiropractic, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, massage therapy and naturopathic medicine.

Walk-ins are welcomed every day of the week.

The Aurora Health Centre is located at 1782D Comox Ave., just next to The Medicine Shoppe.

For more information, you can contact Dr. Lise Maltais at 250339-4880 or the Aurora Health Centre at 250339-1148.

— Aurora Health Centre

In a continued effort to encourage higher rates of recovery, BCUOMA has built a strong support network across the province. Today, participation includes 207 brand-owner members, 37 collectors and processors, 480+ return collection facilities and more than 4,000 generators. In addition, BCUOMA is reprising its successful ambassador program this summer – with two ambassadors touring the province to educate and raise awareness of the importance of used oil and antifreeze recycling.

Although it’s commonly accepted that oil and antifreeze are not household garbage we can simply throw out, more than 1.3 million litres of used oil ends up in BC landfills every year. When you consider that it only takes one drop of oil to contaminate a million drops of water, the problem is clear: there’s just too many drops to count, too many to ignore.

BCUOMA is a non-for-profit organization that encourages British Columbians to responsibly recycle used oil, oil filters, oil containers, used antifreeze and antifreeze containers.

Since the launch of the program in 2003, British Columbians have done an exceptional job of recycling their used oil materials.

Protecting our province from the harmful effects of used oil and antifreeze must be a responsibility we all share, together. So please, next time you look to dispose of used oil or antifreeze materials, find a collection facility near you. Here are three easy ways to do so:

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our event, but we gave it one last life to raise money for a great cause.

There were at least 300 people who showed up to watch the event and take part. We raised $221 — beating last year’s total of $192.

The junior leadership students planned the entire event and did an exceptional job putting it on. The students at Vanier are very generous and supported this event with enthusiasm and appreciation for the cause.

Grab A Bar Smash A Car is becoming a tradition at Vanier.

— Vanier Secondary School

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By recycling your used oil products, you’re playing an important role in preserving our environment for future generations.

BCUOMA is happy to announce that antifreeze and antifreeze containers will now be included within the broader recycling program. From the 12 million litres of automotive antifreeze sold in BC each year, about 45% will be available for collection and recycling. Please check for a collection facility near you.

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MusicFest begins one day early with Grammy winner Alison Krauss and band play Thursday in special show The music kicks off this Thursday!

The 17th annual Vancouver Island MusicFest is fast approaching and the excitement is in the air all over Vancouver Island.

Music fans are packing their bags, shaking out their tents, loading up their campers and pulling out the sandals and the sunhats for what is shaping up to be the a truly fantastic weekend of music and merry making.

An unparalleled lineup is scheduled to perform this coming weekend including David Crosby, Holly Cole, Randy Newman, Jon Anderson, Albert Lee and John Jorgenson — and so many, many more. Festival fans are encouraged to avoid lineups and the rush by picking up day or weekend passes now at the Sid Williams Theatre box office.

This year also marks the addition of a very special Thursday Night Concert Event for VIMF. This year’s inaugural Thursday event is certainly one for the history books.

The musical magic kicks off Thursday night with 26-time Grammy Award winner Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas.

Tickets for the concert are still only $50 when you purchase (or present) your VIMF weekend pass. Or you

THE MUSICFEST LINEUP includes (clockwise from top) Alison Krauss and Union Station, Rodney Crowell, Holly Cole and Jon Anderson (the voice of Yes). can attend the concert only for just $75.

This is the only appearance by Krauss and Union Station in B.C. on this roadtrip — and a landmark presentation for Vancouver Island MusicFest.

Gates open at 6 p.m.

To find out about the entire 2011 performer roster, stage schedules, ticket prices, shuttles and park and rides, Kidzzone, camping and more check out www. islandmusicfest.com.

— Vancouver Island MusicFest

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objective of the Filberg Festival has been to encourage excellence in all forms of arts and crafts, and to assist in the promotion and sale of quality work? We are proud to say that the Festival has an established reputation for the excellence of the work of its artisans, and today is western Canada's largest juried outdoor arts show.

The Filberg Festival is the primary fundraiser for the not-for-profit organization who has the responsibility of repairing and maintaining the heritage lodge and park. Funds are raised through admission and the fees that the exhibitors and vendors pay to showcase their product.

When they say “it takes a village” it really does in this case. In order to make this Festival a reality it takes the support of the community which includes over 300 volunteers, the Town of Comox and many of its fine local businesses.

We hope that you enjoy the show and find something special to take home with you... whether it is a beautiful piece of art work, a scented soap or just fond memories of enjoyable day in Comox.

Thank-you for your support of the Festival, the Artisans and the Performers!

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ADMISSSION Daily admission (kids 12 & under free) .... $ 15 Advance tickets .... $ 13 Advance 3-day passes .... $ 30

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The people have spoken about Pearl Ellis artwork People’s Choice favourite paintings will be shown at Pearl Ellis until July 11 The winner of the Pearl Ellis Gallery’s Peoples Choice Award for the summer of 2011 is Farm Lady, a painting by Myshree Tsai.

Tsai’s painting will be displayed until July 11 at 4 p.m. at the gallery along with all the other members’ works of art.

Tsai receives a plaque donated by Bob and Sheila Pollock to commemorate the event and a $100 gift certificate donated by Whyte’s Framing on Lazo Road in Comox.

The four runners-up were Pieter Molenaar’s painting Farmhouse on the Hillside, Dolores Ordway’s painting Sandpipers, Betty Boyle’s painting Wistful and Sharon Lennox’s painting Flirtation.

The Pearl Ellis Gallery is located on the lower level of 1729 Comox Ave. between the museum and the Lions Den. With the advent of HST, there will no longer be any tax on all sales from the gallery. Admission is free, and the Pearl Ellis is open seven days a week, with the exception of a few holidays.

For more information, visit www.pearlellisgallery. com or call 250-339-2822 between 1 and 4 daily.

— Pearl Ellis Gallery

FARM LADY BY Myshree Tsai earned the Pearl Ellis Gallery’s People’s Choice Award.

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Outspoken author speaking out If you are interested in the paranormal or have ever encountered something in your life you cannot explain, come to the Courtenay Library on July 7 at 6:30 p.m. to share your experiences.

Local author Betty Krawczyk will be reading from her new book, This Dangerous Place: My Journey Between the Passions of the Living and the Dead, and leading the discussion.

In This Dangerous Place, Krawczyk searches for answers from her childhood by

revisiting in memory an old plantation house in Southern Louisiana.

It was from this setting of long ago that Krawczyk’s father wrestled with a ghost he didn’t know, didn’t ask for, and didn’t believe existed.

Until it was too late.

While This Dangerous Place plays out in present time, it is intimately connected with Krawczyk’s past.

Through childhood experiences and her love of British Columbia forests which have imprisoned her, Krawczyk feels compelled to

question the universe at large: what is the source of the human will?

And an even more elusive question: to what degree can humans interact with the dead?

This book is dedicated to posing these questions from lived experience.

The

answers belong to the future. This is a true story.

For more information, drop by the library at 300 Sixth St., call 250-334-3369 or visit www.virl.bc.ca.

This is a free program, and all are welcome. — Courtenay Library

B Sharps at Elks The Elks Thursday night concert this week presents the B Sharps.

The Sharps feature well-known local pianist/ vocalist Philip Nowe, saxman Spider Webb and guitarist/vocalist Charlie Wells.

Their repertoire for this evening will delve through jazz, blues and Latin influences. Given their diverse backgrounds you’re sure to hear some original renditions of standard classics.

Cozy seats and excellent service are complimentary. Music is by donation.

The Elks Hall is at 231 Sixth St. (across from the Atlas CafĂŠ). For more information, call 250334-2512.

ALAN BURGESS is the special guest artist this month at the Potters Place.

Pottery shapely, sumptuous, sexy If you haven’t seen array of wood and pit Alan Burgess’ large fired pieces. Her work pots, then come feast always pleases the your eyes. eye, the hand and the Burgess is a well- senses. known potter and artist The opening recepwho has been instru- tion July 8 runs from 7 mental in the educa- to 9 p.m. to view these tion of many artist’s local artists ON EXHIBIT work and through his meet both teaching in the Fine of them. Refreshments Art Department at will be served.

North Island College.

The Potters Place is His work is sumptu- on the corner of Fifth ous, shapely and sexy. and Cliffe in downtown We rarely get to see it Courtenay open Monlocally and so the Pot- day to Saturday from ters Place is pleased 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and that he agreed to be Sunday from noon to the special guest artist 4 p.m. for July.

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Perusing your life insurance risk profile As part of your financial plan, as part of your estate plan, as essential protection for your family – any way you look at it, life insurance is important.

But do you know that how you live your life can have an impact on the cost and availability of insurance?

It works like this: To obtain insurance, you must qualify — meaning that you must provide evidence of insurability on a range of health, medical, lifestyle and other risk factors through a process called underwriting. Taken together, they add up to your life insurance risk profile.

Some risk factors you can’t control but you are much more likely to get insured at rates that fit your budget by lowering those you do control: Age. Intuitively, you probably know that the older you get, the higher the premiums for your insurance.

Although you cannot control your age, you may be able to control some of the other factors that will affect your premium.

Smoking. You can anticipate higher insurance costs for using any product that contains nicotine, including cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snuff, pipe tobacco, cigars and even nicotine supplements like patches or gum.

Health factors. Your rates may be affected if you have a history of some medical conditions, dependent on

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Family history. Many medical conditions are hereditary — especially cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Hobbies and avocations. Scuba diving, motor vehicle racing, skydiving, mountain climbing and any type of flying are considered high risk and if you engage in any of them, you may face higher premiums or an exclusion of coverage while participating in those activities.

Driving record. Multiple driving violations, accidents and convictions, especially for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol will seriously affect your insurability.

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Travel. Short-term travel for vacation usually doesn’t adversely affect your rates. But continuous or extended travel to specific countries where there is unrest could increase rates.

Financial situation and history. If you apply for a large amount of insurance, you may need to disclose specific financial information such as your income level, net worth, assets and liabilities, otherwise only an estimate is required.

With personal life insurance, full disclosure of your health at time of application ensures that the insurer has determined your risk and is providing the insurance coverage that is tailored to your individual situation.

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S ANON Comox Valley: Have you felt hurt, ashamed or alone because of sexual behaviour of a loved one? 12-step fellowship group provides experience, strength, hope & friendship. FMI: sanon. comoxvalley@gmail.com, 1-888-250-7305.

NAR-A-NON: If a family member or friend is using drugs, how does it affect you? We can help. Call Rene 250-334-2392, Sharon 250339-7906 or Jack 250-3343485.

Friday, July 8 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Air Force Beach walk; meet at Home Depot (recycling area), 8:50 a.m. Carpool. FMI: Glayne 250-339-0036, Maureen 250871-3337, Michelle 250-3319158, www.cvnewcomers. blogspot.com.

Saturday, July 9 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with free entertainment by special guest Nathan Rogers in celebration of/collaboration with MusicFest, exhibition grounds, Headquarters Road, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-2180321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com.

KITTY CAT PAL Society Adopt-a-Pals kittens & cats available for adoption, Woofy’s Comox store, Comox Centre Mall, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

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KITTY CAT PAL Society Adopt-a-Pals kittens & cats available for adoption, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com.

Tuesday, July 12 NEW THOUGHT classes available online: Info session facilitated by Jill Brocklehurst, life coach/teacher, Comox, 7 p.m. FMI: Jill 250850-3064. No charge for event but seating limited; call Linda 250-339-6573 to reserve space.

Friday, July 15 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Ships Point walk; meet at Staples (recycling area), 8:50 a.m.

Carpool. FMI: Sue 250-8988333, Betty Lou 250-2187908, Glayne 250-339-0036, www.cvnewcomers.blogspot.com.

Saturday, July 16 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with free entertainment by Alan Jossul, exhibition grounds, Headquarters Road, 9 a.m.noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com.

COURTENAY & District Fish & Game Protective Association’s Showdown in the Valley, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Visit Boomtown, western frontier town, & watch cowboy action shooting; period costumes, saloon & general store. FMI: 250-334-3479,

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KITTY CAT PAL Society Adopt-a-Pals kittens & cats available for adoption, inside Comox Centre Mall, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.

KITTY CAT PAL Society hot dog barbecue, Quality Foods, Driftwood Mall, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. To benefit Kitty Cat P.A.L Society. FMI: 250218-7223, www.kittycatpals. com.

Sunday, July 17 COURTENAY & District Fish & Game Protective Association’s Showdown in the Valley, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Visit Boomtown, western frontier town, & watch cowboy action shooting; period costumes, saloon & general store. FMI: 250-334-3479, www.valleyregulators.com.

KITTY CAT PAL Society Adopt-a-Pals kittens & cats available for adoption, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com.

ANDERTON Therapeutic Gardens hosts free talk by Chanchal Cabrera of Innisfree Farms on Weeds – Friend or Foe, 2012 Anderton Rd. (behind Anderton Nursery), Comox, 1 p.m. Donations welcome. Master gardeners present to answer gardening questions. FMI: Trish 250871-3235.

Friday, July 22 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for 4 Parks walk; meet at Filberg Road, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Kari 250-339-5851, Gina 250-8909336, Bonnie 250-941-3836, www.cvnewcomers.blogspot.com.

Saturday, July 23 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with free entertainment by RNR, exhibition grounds, Headquarters Road, 9 a.m.–noon.

FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250218-0321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com.

UNION BAY hosts Giant Garage/Book Sale & Car Wash to benefit Tour De Rock, Union Bay Hall, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: Dave 250335-2317.

Saturday, July 30 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with free entertainment by Luke Blu Guthrie, exhibition grounds, Headquarters Road, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-2180321, www. .com.

Friday, Aug. 5 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Rosewall Creek walk; meet at Staples (recycling area), 8:50 a.m. Carpool. FMI: Brenda 250-871-3680, Kate 250-3389310, Kari 250-339-5851, www.cvnewcomers.blogspot.com.

Friday, Aug. 12 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Mt. Washington walk; meet at Home Depot (recycling area), 8:50 a.m. Carpool.

FMI: Bev 250-871-2027, Val 250-871-4665, Glayne 250339-0036, www.cvnewcomers.blogspot.com.

Friday, Aug. 19 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Puntledge walk; meet at 1st St. & Menzies, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Brenda 250-871-3680, BettyLou 250-218-7908, Michelle 250-331-9158, www.cvnewcomers.blogspot.com.

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the current UBCM president, said administrative overhead has generally gone down, while municipal spending has increased mainly for protective

services, parks and recreation.

“The CFIB has a simple answer for the complexities of local government finance: cut spending,” Steele said.

“It’s a hollow exercise to lecture about spending before considering the people who rely on the services municipalities provide.”

The UBCM calculates that the overall share of property tax paid by business has declined slightly in the past 20 years, while

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Local governments in B.C. have shown “a sliver” of improvement in their tax policies, but still place too heavy a burden on business, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says in its annual survey.

“In 2010, small businesses paid 2.79 times more in property taxes than residents on the same value of property,” the CFIB says in its latest report, released Tuesday. “The business share of property taxes has been increasing over the last two decades, but dropped slightly over the past year.”

Out of 160 B.C. municipalities surveyed, 24 kept business taxes down to twice the residential rate or less.

That’s the CFIB’s target rate for taxes.

The federation’s list of “worst offenders”

for 2010 is topped by North Saanich, one of the 13 municipalities that crowd the Victoria region. It charges more than six times the tax on business property as the equivalent residential value (6.05).

The rest of the list is Revelstoke (5.86), Kitimat (4.69), Coquitlam (4.69), Vancouver (4.55), Tumbler Ridge (4.33), Metchosin (4.12), Castlegar (4.04), Ashcroft (4.01), Lantzville (4.00), North Vancouver City (3.94), Burnaby (3.88), Logan Lake (3.87), Comox (3.82), View Royal (3.77), Whistler (3.75), Terrace (3.73), New Westminster (3.73), Colwood (3.67) and Hudson’s Hope (3.67).

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Before you vote, understand the referendum question: Are you in favour of extinguishing the HST and reinstating the PST in conjunction with the GST?

NO. To bring back the GST & PST at 12%, vote YES. To lower the HST from 12% to 10%, vote

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Pause before responding yes Most British Columbians, even many in the provincial Liberal party, acknowledge the HST was badly introduced.

Although its provincial champion, Gordon Campbell, was forced to resign as premier in disgrace, much anger and resentment remains.

Decisions made for purely emotional reasons are not usually good ones, so let’s assess what we’re voting on.

The HST shifts some tax burden from business onto consumers by eliminating many exemptions added to the provincial sales tax through the years.

It harmonizes two archaic and complicated tax regimes into one. That greatly simplifies bookkeeping, a particular boon for small businesses that don’t have an accounting department.

The B.C. government and businesses argue that the HST will help them to be more efficient, modernized and profitable, which could create more jobs and maybe drop prices.

While there’s some truth to that, trickledown economics is a tricky thing. Money saved is just as likely to go onto the bottom line and into dividends for shareholders, who hold as much sway over corporations than customers or even government.

Having said that, the implications of dissolving the HST are dire.

Ottawa transferred $580 million Monday to Victoria, the final instalment in the $1.6-billion incentive to create the HST. Unlike Jack Layton and his reckless, impractical election promise that a federal NDP government would allow B.C. to keep the $1.6 billion if the HST were extinguished, the Conservatives would rightly expect it all to be repaid.

That would balloon the current B.C. debt of almost $1 billion, forcing Victoria to raise taxes, cut services or both.

And we would return to the archaic tax system that would make our businesses less competitive against international competitors operating under a harmonized tax model.

Think carefully before voting yes to extinguish the HST. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com Record Question of the Week This week: Eighty-two per cent so far say they have already voted or plan to vote in the HST referendum. Do you have a strong opinion about this controversial provincial issue? Don’t wait for the referendum — visit www. comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll.

OK so it was chilly on Friday, OK, but as usual the July 1st Committee offered no end of Canada Day diversions for the benefit of local and visitor alike.

The neverending squabbling in Union Bay tends to hurt the community’s reputation, not to mention costing money as well as using up time and energy.

Now, the top seven HST myths Dear editor, The BC Liberal “myths” about the HST just keep piling up. We don’t have the budget to fight the lies, we need your help. Keep the message going by forwarding this link to all the people you know and ask them to do the same.

Following is their latest Top Seven — all new and misleading as ever — HST Myths: 1. The HST is now 10 per cent — false. The HST is 12 per cent and will not be 10 per cent for three years — if ever. There will be an election before that, and even if the HST were to miraculously drop to 10 per cent, it would still apply to hundreds more goods and services than a 12 per cent PST/GST for a consumer tax increase of $1.6 billion per year. And who says it won’t go right back up again later?

2. The HST will lower taxes – false. This one is hilarious. The HST increases taxes for British Columbians by $2.8 billion per year. That’s an average annual increase of $500 per person — or $1,208 per average family.

Finance Minister Falcon says if his side loses he may disregard the result and expand the PST to items previously exempt —

and that’s illegal. Do you really trust this guy to cut the rate if he wins?

3. The HST will save you money — false. And the tooth fairy is going to leave you a quarter under your pillow, too.

To get their numbers to show the HST actually “saving” you money they are calculating only “routine purchases” and that 90 per cent of what you pay in HST will be passed back to you in lower prices. Have you seen lower prices? I didn’t think so.

4. The HST benefits seniors — false. Seniors and people on fixed incomes are some of the hardest hit by the HST. A onetime rebate of $175 if you vote in favour of their tax in exchange for paying it for the next 10 to 30 years of your retirement is a deal only a snake oil salesman would offer. Why take $175 when you can vote to cancel the HST and keep all your money? How dumb do they think we are?

5. The HST benefits families — false. Next to seniors, working families are hardest hit by the HST because they are among the largest consumers and have dependent children. Bribes of $175 per child when your cost is

closer to $400 a year each makes you wonder if they think all of us failed math as badly as they did.

And what about a single mom with two kids going to college?

She gets nothing while the premier and finance minister who earn six-figure salaries get the rebate. Nice.

6. Business will pay more so you can pay less — false. A temporary increase of two per cent in corporate taxes will be passed on to consumers with increased prices. Either way you pay the final bill whether it’s in HST or higher prices.

7. We will owe $1.6 billion if we cancel the HST — false. The “independent panel” says the HST generated $850 million more than budgeted. Setting aside that is the biggest tax grab in history, it means government already has $850 million to repay Ottawa. And keeping the HST would cost British Columbians a lot more than killing it – over $28 billion in new taxes in just 10 years. Vote Yes to extinguish the HST and save your province, your democracy, and your money!

Ron Pearce, Courtenay

Proponents blaming HST victims Dear editor, Mr. Presley seems quite anxious to sell the HST as a good thing but he and others can’t really explain why this is so.

I have listened to business people complain that calculating two taxes is time consuming and they would rather record one number. I take from this that I should pay an additional $350 a year to save them some time and aggravation.

When this tax was introduced we were told that it would be revenue neutral. Now it is a

mere $350 a year more — negligible really! And by the way, judging from how much more it is costing my household since the HST came into effect, I think $350 must be a conservative estimate.

What I rarely hear anyone say is that more items and services carry both taxes (GST and PST) than they did prior to the combined HST. In other words, things that were not taxable before are now included — hence the now-acknowledged increase in dollars per family.

The reduction of HST to 10 per cent in the future is an obvious smokescreen.

The bottom line is that the government, in arrogance, tried to fool the people. They made a mistake and now they would like to blame the victims by alluding to our inability to understand the finer points (You just don’t get it!).

In the mental health industry, that is known as emotional abuse.

Deborah Joyce, Comox

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e v a Criticism of postal union no joke HYour SAY

Dear editor, I could not disagree more with your June 29 editorial.

It is hard to decide where to start so I will relate a joke — a CEO, a voter and a public sector worker sit down at the same table for a meeting.

On the table is a plate with a dozen cookies. The CEO takes 11 of them and then turns to the voter and says, “Watch out! He’s going to steal your cookie.”

The point is that all workers should be making a living wage with half-decent benefits, have access to affordable housing, and at the end of their working lives, have a good

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pension. It is not ‘other’ workers who are preventing the attaining of those basic rights.

It is the greed of modern corporations who are squeezing every last drop of profit they can get out of all workers. One way of doing that is by keeping people divided and this

type of editorial merely promotes that division.

Why not an editorial decrying the fact that only 25 per cent of private sector workers have a workplace pension plan or an editorial in support of the Canadian Labour Congress’s campaign to increase Canada Pension

Plan benefits.

I will leave you with another anecdote — remember that time when nurses, teachers, postal workers, and hospital workers recklessly crashed Wall Street, demanded billions in bailouts and still took more millions in bonuses.

No, I don’t remember that either.

By the way, Canada Post is not taxpayer-funded. It is a Crown corporation and has made a profit the past 16 years and in fact pays an average of $200 million a year to the federal government.

Brian Charlton, Comox Valley

Geologist worried about coal mine Dear editor, As a petroleum exploration geologist with over 30 years of professional experience, I am well acquainted with the uncertainties of subsurface mapping.

I therefore feel qualified to submit two points of concern: 1) The entire Raven Coal submission has been based on the estimated extractable volumes of metallur-

gical-grade coal; volumes to be extracted, treated, shipped to Port Alberni, remediation, etc.

My primary concern is therefore with the sufficiency of the data on which these projections have been based.

It is my opinion that while the operators may feel the data is adequate for their purposes, it remains totally inadequate

on which to base any realistic environmental impact assessment.

This project is unique in that, unlike the vast majority of mining projects that are entirely landlocked, offering relatively closed areas of containment, the close proximity to Baynes Sound offers the potential for an ecological disaster with very serious and widespread conse-

quences.

2) Geologic probabilities being what they are, there is a distinct possibility of encountering less-thananticipated-grade coal.

In that event, economics would most likely dictate a request to process significantly larger volumes of lower-grade product.

What then?

John M. Baxter, P.Geol (ret), Courtenay

Village becoming like everywhere else Dear editor, I have to agree with what Harold Macy said in his letter about the Cayet/ Trilogy development.

I am quite new to Cumberland, and have to admit that I live in one of the more recent subdivisions.

I moved here because I like the feel of the place, the fact that it is a small village, and I can also walk

to most places. People are friendly, and seem to care about their community.

What Cayet will have in common with Cumberland is beyond me. I looked at their website, and they don’t even know where Cumberland is!

Who decided all this?

I know that there were endless meetings for Trilogy, but quite honestly, like

Mr. Macy said — I just get tired of turning up to give public input, then getting totally ignored by the politicos.

It seems like Cumberland will become just like everywhere else. I escaped from everywhere else to come to a place that I thought would be different.

Don’t we have enough shopping malls and car

dealerships already? And who wanted the casino?

I was also interested in the article about the group who are looking for better candidates. I think it’s a great idea to kick out those that were responsible for this bad idea at the next election.

Anyone up for running Joe Leyton, for mayor?

Cumberland

Why did politicians stay away in droves?

Dear editor, Most people who attended Gil Peñalosa’s June 16 presentation on creating a livable community, affordable mobility, reduced reliance on fossil fuels, and public spaces seemed to like what they heard and saw.

Many have been inspired and motivated to actually get some of the

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things Penalosa spoke about implemented in our Valley.

What is extremely disappointing, is that only a few of our elected politicians and key staff members who are involved in decision making, found it worth their time and effort to attend this presentation.

They were all informed

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of it and it was mentioned that their participation would be very important, yet only a small percentage showed up.

We have 22 elected politicians in the Valley (Courtenay 7; Comox 7; Cumberland 5; regional district 3) and by my count only seven of them were there.

Meanwhile at least

twice as many went on an all-expenses paid trip to a conference in Halifax the week before.

This conference in Halifax may well have been important, but so was this presentation by Peñalosa and it was right in our backyard — at no cost to taxpayers.

David Frisch, Courtenay

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IN A WORLD filled with overpaid athletes, selfish and corrupt officials, and arrogant, overbearing executives, I would like to point out, and give very special thanks to a few shining lights who still understand the true meaning of selflessness and compassion. Recently, I have been ambushed by a variety of very serious ailments/ illnesses and my young family has been left in a state of turmoil and upheaval. Through this, some very special people have stepped forward to help our family along. The family of Angus and Erin Richter who stopped at nothing to help us however we needed help.

Maj. Andrew McCorquodale, his wife Claire and family, who also made themselves available at a moment’s notice to help. Capt. Gordon Nettleton and family, longtime friends who have always been there for us in times of need. Our dear friend Calvin Westbrook. Most of you know him as the local basketball star who almost won a national championship this past year with the Trinity Western Spartans. We know him as the most special, selfless young man we have ever known. If any young athletes out there are looking for a role model, there is no need to look further than Calvin. I would also like to forward special thanks to Coun.

Russ Arnott and the staff at Comox MCTS for their compassion and offers of assistance, and to the families and staff at Brooklyn Elementary School for their well-wishes and support.

Thank you to all from a very appreciative family.

CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS in Courtenay could not happen without the support of the community. The hard-working, dedicated volunteer July 1 Committee has the support of so many people that make the day a success. These people and organizations donate their time and resources as a gift to the Comox Valley. The committee thanks all who helped make Canada Day 2011 a great day and hopes that we have not forgotten to list you in this long list of great Canadians!

You are all wished dozens of virtual red roses: 97.3 The Eagle FM in Courtenay; 98.9 Jet FM in Courtenay who supports and promotes the Battle of the Bands; 5th Street Florist; 4 H Club; Aquatec Seafoods Ltd.; Bike Donors: Canadian Daughters, Royal Order of Purple, Comox District Consumer Co-Op, Pythian Sisters, Monarch Lions, Kinsmen, Knights of Columbus, IODE, Canadian Tire, the four entertainers at the Beer Garden: Mary Murphy, Sue Donaldson and Barrie Donaldson, Bruce and Judy, and Helen Austin; the Bike

Squad First Aid Unit; Bounce Mania; Budget Car and Truck Rental who donates a truck for all deliveries; Brenda Deantennis pro; Canadian Daughters, organizers of the Tea Dance; CFB Comox; HMCS Quadra; 19 Wing; Chris Yuill and his magic; Chevy Ray and the Fins; Classic Cruisers; COPS; Costco; Courtenay Legion Branch 17; the 17 talented groups who performed at the Celebrate Canada Concert; Dairy Queen; Dove Creek Studios; CV Clown Club; Chucks Trucks; Courtenay Parks employees; Eye Wizard Video; all four of the community fire departments; First Insurance and Gary Brown; Flying Fox Circus; Heritage Canada; Home Depot who organizes and sponsors the Ladies Nail Driving and donations of water; Joe’s Garage; Kal Tire providing Go Kart rides in Kids Zone in Lewis Park; Long and McQuade; Lots of Laughs; Old English Car Club; All in one Party Rentals; Antique Tractor Club; Patties Porta Potties; Quality Foods; The RCMP; The Record who very generously promotes Canada Day; ReMax; Comox Valley Roadrunners who organize the 5th Street Mile; Comox Rotary Club and the Ducky 500; Kim Sedjwick- photographer; Shaw TV; Sid Williams Theatre; Subway; Safeway who donates the huge Canada Cake; Slegg Lumber; Sound Advice; Sunnydale Golf Course; Superstore; Surgenor Brewery; Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry & Doris Weislein; Vintage Car Club; Water Pure and Simple who donates water for all the entertainers; What’s On Digest.com. Thank you so much for helping us celebrate Canada’s 144th birthday in such a happy, generous way and thank you too to all of the Comox Valley who came and enjoyed the day. The July 1st Committee for the City of Courtenay has their website at www.comoxvalleycanadaday.ca for information on the activities. Photos of the day will have a link from this site. For those willing to volunteer for Canada Day 2012 you will be most welcome to join the committee.

A HUGE BOUQUET to Marlene Oloo and the Sid Williams Theatre for another fabulous Canada Day show. What a variety and quality of talent, truly a wonderful production played to a full house. Every year it gets better and better, keep up the great work.

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A decade on, treaty no panacea VICTORIA — There were high hopes and harsh words in 2000 when the provincial and federal governments signed Canada’s first modern-day treaty with the Nisga’a people of northwestern B.C. The four villages are now governed by the Nisga’a Lisims government, which holds broad authority transferred from the federal and provincial governments. While Canada’s financial support continues to flow, the Nisga’a Nation is nearing the stage where it must begin to collect taxes and become selfsustaining.

A new study by the Winnipeg-based Frontier Centre for Public Policy offers a unique look behind the scenes of this remote experiment. And judging by the hostile response of the Nisga’a government to the findings, it may be the last one for some time.

Is the Nisga’a Nation ready to support itself?

The short answer is no, according to polling data and extensive interviews with “key informants” who are not identified.

Co-author Joseph Quesnel told me he interviewed 15 influential people, both supporters and critics of the treaty, since he first visited the region last fall.

A larger phone survey by COMPAS Research found that more people trust the Nisga’a government compared to the old

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FLETCHER Indian Act regime. But divisions remain, particularly over giving up aboriginal tax exemptions.

Quesnel said he met people who have left the Nisga’a villages for nearby Tsimshian communities, before sales and income taxes take effect in 2013.

According to the study, a culture of dependency that grew up during a century of colonial-style rule remains pervasive. The authors report many of the same problems that plague Indian Act reserves, such as willful damage to housing, accusations of nepotism and failed business investment.

“More than one key informant observed that old attitudes and mentalities persist regarding public services,” the report states.

“Expectations at the local level that the village government will provide everything are still rampant.”

Quesnel said the Nisga’a Nation’s recent move to allow feesimple ownership of municipal-style lots is a key step towards selfsufficiency.

But the land title system is still in development and it’s too soon to see results.

The study notes that economic conditions in

Nisga’a territory have become worse since the treaty. Quesnel agreed with my suggestion that this has more to do with the decline of forestry and fishing than any failure of governance.

Nisga’a Lisims President Mitchell Stevens issued a statement rejecting the report’s findings, citing two factual errors and denying that he had participated.

Quesnel, a Quebec Metis with a background in journalism, said he was welcomed on his initial visit and was even invited to attend a Nisga’a Lisims executive meeting. But he said Stevens and other officials “stopped responding” as the project progressed.

In his statement, Stevens described the code of conduct for Nisga’a officials and the complaint process people can use to hold them accountable for decisions. The president dismissed the “colourful commentary” of a few “key informants” who didn’t expect to be

quoted.

Quesnel says that despite the slow progress, he remains convinced the Nisga’a treaty is a positive step.

Now investors have only one government to deal with, and the region has electricity, mining and gas development on the drawing board.

And there are lessons to be learned by other aboriginal communities, such as tackling dependency and addiction problems before a treaty is signed, and bringing in outside experts to set up businesses.

“Mitchell Stevens, when I spoke to him, was optimistic about the ability to reduce transfers, even eliminate them,” Quesnel said. “Without financial independence, I think political self-government is really an illusion. Ultimately, you’re still dependent.”

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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Although there are many important elements to safe boating, Zbinden identifies three main factors that contribute to boating fatalities: alcohol, lack of lifejackets and overloading the boat. (To download Transport Canada’s complete Safe Boating Guide, visit www.fedpubs.com.)

According to the Lifesaving Society’s most recent statistics, 85 per cent of boating victims weren’t wearing a lifejacket, also known as a PFD, and one-third didn’t even have one on board the boat.

“It’s the number one contributing factor,” says Zbinden.

“The real tragedy is that twothirds of those victims had a PFD on board but weren’t wearing it.”

The second leading contributor to boating deaths, involved in 38 per cent of fatalities, is alcohol, while overloading the boat is another key factor.

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in your boat, the more likely it is to roll,” says Zbinden. “It will also sit lower in the water, which reduces the amount it can roll before its sides become submerged.”

In swim lessons, she says, kids learn how to load a boat safely, what safety equipment they need on board and the importance of checking the weather and filing a trip report before heading out.

They also learn what to do if they fall overboard.

“We teach them the HELP position, which stands for Heat Escape Lessening Position,” she explains. “It’s like a head-up fetal position; it increases your odds of survival by minimizing your body’s surface area that’s directly in contact with cold water. But it only works if you’re wearing a PFD.” Registration is now open for summer swim lessons at the CVRD’s aquatic centre.

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Although the vast majority of boating excursions go just as planned, far too many end in tragedy.

“Nearly 150 Canadians die every year in boating incidents, and many more are seriously injured,” says Jennifer Zbinden, manager of recreation programs for the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD). “A full third of all water-related fatalities in Canada are attributed to boating.”

In an effort to reduce these sobering statistics, the CVRD is encouraging residents to enrol their children in swim lessons, which cover vital water safety topics in addition to basic swimming skills.

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Unite in rhythm with drums Workshops coming July and August in Comox Valley Percussion instruments were the first musical tools people created for use in group music-making.

They comprise the largest family of instruments, and virtually every culture on Earth has some form of drumming.

People all over the world use drums to celebrate life, explore their creativity, and unite in rhythm.

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sons to use drums is that they are accessible to people of all ages and abilities — the drum is a user-friendly instrument that everyone can play.

This summer, you can take advantage of two opportunities to experience getting into the groove of African hand drumming.

In two separate workshops on July 9 and 23, local hand drumming instructor Monica Hofer will walk you through proper hand drumming technique and teach you

at least two traditional rhythms that will be fun for both the novice and more experienced drummer.

If a more spontaneous style of group drumming is what you are looking for, join Hofer July 15 and/or Aug. 5 and discover the benefits of group empowerment drumming through HealthRHYTHMS. Group empowerment drumming is not about learning specific rhythms and it is not about exceptional performance — rather, it

is about community spirit and personal expression.

Group drumming is about giving people permission to play whatever is in their heart.

For more information or to register for this or other Courtenay Recreation programs, call Courtenay Recreation at 250-338-1000 or 250-338-5371.

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A visit Friday to the Comox Valley by Yogi S a r v e s h wa r a n a n d a has been cancelled due to illness.

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TERRY INKLER Canadian Collectors Roadshow Staff Writer After very successful shows in Penticton and Tsawwassen, The Roadshow is now in Courtenay. So you had better search through your attics and garages, go through your lock boxes and jewellery, because you may be sitting on a small fortune and not even know it!

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noticed a substantial increase in the amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how high it’s currently trading at. He added, “The Roadshow is great because it puts money in people’s pockets, especially during such hard times. Lots of items that are just sitting around collecting dust in basements and jewellery boxes can be exchanged for money, on the spot!”

At another Roadshow event, a woman, named Mira Kovalchek, walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that During a show near Toronto, a woman were given to her as a young child by her came in with a jewellery box that she grandfather. She Ànally decided to come had just inherited from her late aunt. “I in to the Roadshow and see what he don’t wear jewellery,” explained Barbara had given her. She was ecstatic to learn Engles, “so it was an easy decision to she had coins dating back to the late come down to the Roadshow to sell it”.

She was very excited when she was able 1800’s, some of which were extremely rare. Roadshow consultant Perry Bruce to walk away with a cheque for over $2,100 for jewellery she was never going explains “We had uncovered an 1871 Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at to wear anyway. over $2,000!! She had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but Expert Elijah Gold explains, “We have

she was able to sell them for their silver content”. She explains, “I never would have thought that my old tin of coins was worth so much! I can Ànally afford to renovate my kitchen”. Perry Bruce continued, “Canadian coins prior to 1967, and American coins prior to 1964 are all made with silver, and we have noticed a large increase of customers coming to the Roadshow with coins and cashing them in for their silver value”.

Experts at the Roadshow will evaluate and examine your items, FREE OF CHARGE, as well as educate you on them. The Roadshow sees hundreds of people during a one week event, and they have been travelling across Canada to different cities and towns, searching for your forgotten treasures.

Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, pocket watches, porcelain and bisque dolls, pretty much everything can be sold at the Roadshow. Any early edition Barbie’s are sought after by the Road-

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If a collector is looking for one of your collectibles, they can always make an offer to buy it.

A man brought in a 1950’s Marx Tin Toy Robot, in fairly good condition, still in its original box. They were able to locate a collector for that speciÀc toy within minutes, and that gentleman went home with over $700 for his Toy Robot and a few other small toys.

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