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The 29th annual Filberg Festival was as usual the largest outdoor juried art exhibit in Western Canada, led by guest artist Coral Barclay. Booked by entertainment director Bobbie Blue, the musical talent — led by Blackie and the Rodeo Kings — was up to its usual high standard. Great fun was had by all under the guidance of new producer Susan Lewis, although at least one man played with fire.
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OUT WITH A BANG They call it the Spectacular Festival of Lights for good reason. The Quality Foods-sponsored fireworks display ended the 53rd annual four-day Nautical Days festival on Monday night in Comox as usual. More photos, page 10. PHOTO BY MILENA RUSSELL
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Wish granted for Cumberland video game keener Lindsay Chung Record Staff
When Alex Carey plays video games, he often wonders about the people behind them and how they came up with their ideas. This week, he’ll get a chance to find out. The 17-year-old from Cumberland is in Washington state this week with his family, and he will spend a day touring Valve, a software company based in Bellevue. “I’m so excited,” he said just days before his trip. “I’m absolutely just pumped to go now.” Carey has spinal muscular atrophy, a life-threatening neuromuscular disorder for which there is no cure, and he is getting a chance to tour Valve and meet some of the company’s staff this Thursday through the B.C. and Yukon chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. “It’s definitely one of the things where the reasoning behind why you get to go is kind of, not depressing, but one of those bittersweet things — getting to go to this because of the other challenges in my life is kind of like forced compensation,” said Carey. “That’s me being pessimistic. The fact that we get opportunities like this is phenomenal. Without them, life would suck even more.” Based in Bellevue, Valve is a highly-respected entertainment software and technology company that produces award-winning games, including Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Portal, and Team Fortress. Valve also created Steam, an online platform for PC and Mac games with more than 30 million accounts worldwide. “I really enjoy video games,” said Carey. “I really see them as kind of a developing art form. It’s a narrative story. It’s interactive; you’re able to experience things in a video game that you can’t
in a book or a movie because of the interactive and reactive experience.” Carey says Valve is up there in the top three when it comes to making video games. “I’ve always really liked Valve games because they’re really story-driven and really quite compelling,” he said. “You’re always like, ‘This is so cool. How did they come up with it? What kind of mind comes up with the steps for it?’” Carey and his family left Cumberland on Tuesday, and they were going to spend three days in Seattle and Bellevue. They were going to tour the Valve offices on Thursday, and Carey was excited to see that his itinerary said that hands-on experiences were planned. “If I get to see their
lead designer of Team Fortress, which Carey says is probably his favourite Valve game. He was excited to hear what they are doing next, and he was also looking forward to seeing the lobby of Valve. “They have a machine gun turret in the lobby, and it tracks you when you go in,” he said. “I would go to Valve just to see the turret. It’s pretty awesome.” Laughing, Carey says he’s been interested in video games
for “too long.” His favourite Valve game is Team Fortress 2, a first-person, classbased online shooting game. He also likes Portal, a first-person puzzle game. Carey is interested in pursuing a career in visual effects. “Visual effects is more film and TVoriented, but a lot of the skills are transferrable — it’s just how you apply them,” he said. “I am maybe more focused on visual effects for film and TV. Animation’s hard. Two-
dimensional effects are a lot of fun.” The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. This is the MakeA-Wish Foundation’s first request for a visit to Valve, and staff at the software company is thrilled to have the opportunity to grant Carey’s unique wish, according to the MakeA-Wish Foundation. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
ALEX CAREY, 17, of Cumberland is getting a chance for a behind-the-scenes experience at Valve, an American company that creates award-winning video games, this week. PHOTO BY LINDSAY CHUNG
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from my position at the rear of the plane. When the rope tightened, the tow plane had snatched the glider from my hands before I was out of the blocks. My ‘work’ complete, it was time to fly. I took my place in the tow plane beside Lt.Col./CO Tony Appels, who
is released and veers off racks. on its own, gracefully slicSundays are a day of rest ing through the air before for cadets, who are allowed landing. When it comes to a to venture off-base chaperI checked in at 7:45 a.m., stop, a group of eager cadets oned, with the consent of but by that time the air dash across the runway to parents. cadets at CFB Comox had retrieve the aircraft. breakfasted and started “For people who want to I leave the premises at 3 go into a career in aviation, their daily ground schoolp.m., but the cadets contin- this is a great start,” Appels ing session. ue training at the airfield said. After touring the faciliuntil about ties and chatting with The Air Cadet summer 7 p.m. staff at the Pacific program provides an opporOn this particular day, 16-yearOn this tunity to receive training branch of the Regional p a r t i c u - that will enhance skills Gliding School, I joined old Christopher Eckert of Parksville lar day, developed at the squadron in a session of ‘Around beams with pride after completing his 16-year-old level. Upwards of 3,600 the Pole’ where cadets Christopher youths are involved with were flying model air- first solo flight. He is among 43 glider Eckert of Air Cadets in 52 squadrons planes constructed course cadets attending the six-week from balsa wood. program that demands 10 to 12 hours Parksville around B.C. Cadets’ ages beams with range from 12 to 18 years. The planes were a day, six days a week from cadets. pride after attached by wire to a “It’s a seven-year career completing in their life,” said Maj. cable. Two at a time his first solo Wayne Heal, noting even would fly around the took me on four flights with pole until one, or both, glider in tow. We followed a flight. He is among 43 glid- two years of training “will crashed. When the opportu- different route each time, a er course cadets attending change the rest of their life nity presented itself, one of deliberate practice to mini- the six-week program that somehow.” the fliers would dive bomb mize the noise impact on demands 10 to 12 hours a The program is a partnerhis or her adversary. residents neighbouring the day, six days a week from ship between the Canadian cadets. I tried — unsuccess- base. Forces and the Air Cadet Small wonder it’s lights League of Canada. fully — to dive bomb my Once reaching a pre-dereporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com opponent while operating termined height, the glider out at 9:30 p.m. in the bara plane specially constructed for the Comox Valley Record. The wheels fell off AIR CADETS PUSH a glider into position on the runway at CFB Comox (top). A on the first go but were cadet receives instruction from a superior during glider flight training (right). A PHOTOS BY SCOTT STANFIELD reattached in relatively tow plane is about to launch with glider in tow (below). short time thanks to a bit of adhesive that resembled Krazy Glue. Aside from having some fun, the exercise is intended to foster an understanding of basic aviation principles. After lunch, I attended a pre-flight briefing with staff members before heading to the airfield, where cadets engaged in glider flight training for the rest of their day. I received a detailed description of the panel inside a cabin before chipping in on a glider launch. Actually I did very little Record Staff
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Grab your bike and inspect Comox Valley farms Choice of three self-guided routes this Saturday
and also includes the our local farmers on the Comox Valley Farmers’ ground, get a firsthand Market. look at the field-to-fork “The Comox Valley process and enjoy a few is truly a fresh sammecca for ples along These bike cyclists the way — and food- tours allow you what could ies, alike,” be better?” s a i d to join our local T h e M a r l a farmers on the F a r m L i m - ground, get a first- C y c l i n g o u s i n , hand look at the To u r s ’ owner of chair is Nature’s field-to-fork proWilly van Way Farm cess and enjoy a K e m e and Blue few fresh samples nade, who M o o n supported W i n e r y, along the way — the develboth fea- what could be betopment of t u r e d ter? the unique stops on event that Marla Limousin combines the tour, and board two of his member passions – for the Comox Val- fresh food and cycling. ley Farmers’ Market. The region is already “What makes the a top destination for market so popular is amateur and profesthe farmers’ hands-on sional cyclists with approach and product its rolling mountains, diversity. These bike vibrant coastlines and tours allow you to join laidback countryside.
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Susan Armstrong is the new program coordinator of the Comox Valley Senior Peer Counselling Society. “Susan comes to us with much experience and skill and an abundance of energy, ideas and enthusiasm that will help this society and its programs grow to meet the needs of a growing community,” the society says in a news release. “We are seniors helping seniors as they cope with the challenges that advancing years can bring.” Thanks in part by donations from Comox Rotary and United Way, the CVSPCS recently restarted the Outings Program. With the use of services provided by Cona Shuttle from Courtenay, these outings provide seniors who can no longer drive and who are housebound with an opportunity to reconnect with our beautiful Valley, and to have a social time with a small group of likeminded people. “It is a joy to see these seniors happily chatting with each other over a cup of coffee and a treat provided on occasion by Tim Hortons or Quality Foods Courtenay.” The Respite Program, while it runs independently, provides respite for caregivers, allowing them the time to attend one of our Caregivers’ Support Group meetings. Respite offers clients either a trip to go bowling, which is much enjoyed, or a personal visit in the person’s home, where perhaps a game of cards is played
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Chili contest at Exhibition The Comox Valley Exhibition is celebrating cowboys’ historic connection to chili and celebrating the Exhibition’s theme of Cowboy Trails and 4-H Tales by holding a Chili Contest Aug. 28. Beans, beef and biscuits were an integral part of working cowboy “grub” when herding cattle. Dried beans were easy to carry, fairly non-perishable in the 19th century, and there was a ready source of “beef” ambling alongside the chuck wagon. The Chili Contest is open to amateurs and professional chefs. It will be held Aug. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Culinary Demo Booth near the
PICTURED FROM LEFT are Kim Forman, care co-ordinator for the Transitional Care Unit; Lyne L’Heureux, co-ordinator of rehab services; John Patrick, a member of the St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation board; and Ron Johnson from the Elk Falls Benevolent Society. PHOTO BY LINDSAY CHUNG
Mill gone, generosity ongoing Record Staff
Benevolent Society gave about $30,000 to When the Elk Falls Comox Valley charities, pulp mill in Campbell as one third of the mill’s River closed, money employees came from collected by employees the Valley, and it donatthrough a benevolent ed about $100,000 to fund was distributed charities in Campbell to various charities in River, as two-thirds of the Comox Valley and the mill’s employees were from that region, Campbell River. explained One of society those was We got the member the St. Ron JohnJ o s e p h ’ s list from Lynn son. G e n e r a l Dashkewytch “ T h e Hospital two hospiF o u n d a - of the different things the hospi- tals were tion. the first T h e tal needed, and Elk Falls we saw the people c h o i c e s , ” he said. Benevolent “We got S o c i e t y in rehab wanted the list d o n a t e d parallel bars. $13,000 Ron Johnson from (St. Joseph’s to the St. General Joseph’s General Hospital Foun- Hospital Foundation director) dation, and the money executive was used to purchase Lynn Dashkewytch of new motorized parallel the different things the bars for rehabilitation hospital needed, and we saw the people in services. In all, the Elk Falls rehab wanted paral-
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Fundraiser for therapy Treatment for MS not yet available in Canada Record Staff Family and loved ones of Comox Valley woman Sharon Youngman will hold a silent auction this week to raise money toward treatment for multiple sclerosis. The silent auction will be at the Whistle Stop Pub in Courtenay this Friday and Saturday starting at 6 p.m. each day. Youngman has
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In preparation for Aug. 7’s cha-cha workshop and Dance, the d’Esterre Brain Boosters group is holding an informal Latin coaching and dance session with Eric Lam on Saturday. Dance practice with coaching is from 2 to 4 plus general dancing until 5 at 1801 Beaufort Ave. in Comox. No partner? No problem! Partner up with same or opposite sex! Leather-sole shoes are best for dancing. Attendance is limited to a lucky few. Pre-register with Donnie at 250-3396093 or e-mail dkdonnie@gmail.com until Aug. 5. Send a copy to Arabella at arabella888@gmail.com. — d’Esterre Brain Boosters
been to Vancouver for preliminary testing of MRI and CCVIS (chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency), her family says. Testing revealed a complete five-inch-long blockage in the jugular vein, and she is considered a good candidate for surgery and liberation therapy. The cost of surgery and airfare to India for her to receive liberation therapy will be $20,000, the family adds. While the Canadian government announced in late June it would fund clinical trials exploring liberation therapy, it remains unavailable to Canadians.
Her family is asking for one or two gift certificates to add to the silent auction. If you wish to help, phone Muriel at 250334-2384. Donations can be made to the Coastal Community Credit Union (account 100020767669).
The third annual Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup, which starts at noon this Saturday in Cumberland, is ready to roll. The event kicks off with the Show and Shine on Saturday afternoon with registration beginning at noon and judging at 3. Spectators are encouraged to attend the event and view the vast array of motorcycles that will be on display in the centre of Cumberland’s Dunsmuir Avenue. Dunsmuir will be closed to vehicle traffic from First to Fourth streets for the Show and Shine. Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup chairperson Jean Cameron is anticipating a great turnout. “The 2011 Motorcycle Roundup has been well-publicized, the weather looks great for the weekend, and we’re anticipating a very successful event,” says Cameron. “With over $10,000 in prizes to present, the Comox Valley business community’s support of the Cumberland
Motorcycle Roundup has been impressive.” Following the Show and Shine on Saturday afternoon, spectators are encouraged to view the Motorcycle Skills Contests and Games, which commence at 5 p.m. Motorcycles from all over B.C. as well as other regions will be entered in the Show and Shine. With a pancake breakfast hosted by Cumberland Rotary kicking off the Show and Shine, vendor booths, raffles, and a beer garden, the Saturday Show and Shine is a full-day event. The Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup continues Sunday with a pancake breakfast sponsored by Cumberland Rotary and a Poker Run that begins in Cumberland, weaves through Royston, Courtenay, Comox, Lazo and Merville before climbing Mount Washington.
Up there, riders will get on a chairlift and experience stunning views from the summit while receiving their fourth poker card. The Poker Run returns to Cumberland to determine the overall winner and also have an opportunity to win a prize based upon a number of draws that will take place. Registration for the Poker Run starts at 10 a.m. on Sunday with motorcycle riders beginning the Poker
Run at 11. The Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup weekend event is “organized to support Tour de Rock’s campaign to fund cancer research, along with providing assistance to local charities,” emphasizes publicity director David Vranjes. “It’s a very worthwhile endeavour and everyone who attends this event is supporting a very worthwhile cause,” adds Vranjes. — Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup
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NAUTICAL DAYS FUN and excitement flooded the Town of Comox on the weekend, with a variety of things to do and see. Clockwise from top left: close competition in the dragon boat races; a happy Bullhead Derby participant displays his catch; kids enjoying one of the many rides; cadets celebrating victory in the Build, Bail or Sail Race; Tickles and Yowza made their annual trip up from Victoria; and Elvis recalls his army days during the parade. PHOTOS BY MARK ALLAN AND JUSTIN HUGHES
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THE MUCH-BELOVED 29TH annual event at Filberg Lodge and Park in Comox delighted all the senses for four straight days on the long weekend — particularly with music for the ears and artwork for the eyes. Clockwise from above, Dustin Bentall joined his father Barney on the Filberg mainstage — a favour Barney returned in Dustin’s subsequent set, Michael Kaeshammer temporarily abandoned his piano to croon, an artisan reached for some of her wool, festival-goers discussed some artwork, guest artist Coral Barclay hung out in the lodge and Mike Battie played with fire in the kids’ area, which moved this year next to the food zone. PHOTOS BY MARK ALLAN/LINDSAY CHUNG
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KEVIN DOL OF Gone Hollywood Video sold popcorn at the recent Comox Cup. He presented all of the proceeds to Angie Williams of CV Minor Hockey Association; the donation will be used to help offset the costs of a child’s registration fee.
THE KIWANIS CLUB of Courtenay recently made a $2,000 donation to the Healthy Babies program of the Comox Valley Family Services Association that will provide Farmers’ Market food vouchers to young mothers. Receiving the cheque from club president Keith Millard is Gillian Normandin, executive director, Mike Harris, president CVFSA and Jane Hughes, program director.
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COMOX VALLEY SENIORS Got Talent, held June 18 at the Florence Filberg Centre, raised $2,200 for Sonshine Lunch Club. Pictured from left to right: Ken MacLeod, event coordinator, George Bentham, event performer, Gord Kruger, president Evergreen Seniors Club, Mac Wilson, president Sonshine Lunch Club and Lydia Wilson, treasurer Sonshine Lunch program.
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF Courtenay recently donated 83 student D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) packages for use with Grades 5 and 6. Pictured left to right: RCMP Cnst. Nicole Hall, Glynda Boucher of Soroptimist International of Courtenay, and Cpl. Gus Papagiannis, D.A.R.E. co-coordinator for the North Island.
RUTH DILTS OF Comox Valley Book Friends presents a $3,100 cheque to Paul Berry of Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue for two emergency beacons and replacement GPS units. This donation is part of the $17,000 proceeds of the Comox Valley Book Friends annual book sale.
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TREE ISLAND by Marg Selkirk and Flowers by Dolores Ordway gives you an idea of the creations you can see at the Originals Only Art Show on Aug. 6 and 7 at Marina Park in Comox.
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The big wild card is the weather. “It’s either a huge challenge or a huge bonus,” says Marg Selkirk. “We’ve had wind, rain and blazing hot sun, but most of the time it’s really pleasant.” Selkirk and approximately 50 other artists will take part in the Originals Only summer show and sale at Marina Park in Comox the weekend of Aug. 6 and 7. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, artists will exhibit work in a variety of mediums and styles. Admission is free. The focus is original fine art created by painters and sculptors from Vancouver Island, surrounding islands and Powell River. Now in its ninth year, the exhibit has established a reputation as an innovative and attractive art venue. “Marina Park is a wonderful location,” says Selkirk, who paints in all mediums but is partial to oils. “I love the wide open spaces and the views of the mountains and harbour. There’s music and food. People bring their children and dogs and wander around. It’s a real family event. And it’s only a block from downtown Comox.” What Selkirk enjoys most,
though, is the opportunity to meet the public. “Most painters are introverts and work alone in their studios,” she explains. “It’s really great to get some feedback on your work; it’s kind of like a completion for the painting.” Selkirk got hooked on art at an early age. “I won a colouring contest in Grade 1 and just carried on,” she says. “I’m self-taught; I learn from doing. I like the way nature looks and try to interpret it as honestly as I can. “I’ve always loved nature and even as a young child wished I could capture its beauty with paint,” she continues. “I’d go on long walks in the forest with my dog and be intrigued with the way everything looked. I didn’t really pay attention to where I was going and sometimes got lost.” Selkirk’s been involved with Originals Only since Joe Smith launched the venture nine years ago. “I’ve never missed a show,” she says. “And it’s really grown since the beginning. There are a lot of new artists every year, and that’s what keeps it fresh and interesting.” Dolores Ordway is another artist who has been involved with
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Moody Judes booked by Elks Expect torch songs of love and obsession This Thursday, the Moody Judes bring on the heat at the Elks’ hall. The Moody Judes are a group of musicians who create moodscapes to melt into, featur-
ing Judy Johnson on vocals, Sean Mooney on piano, James Lithgow on standup bass and Roger Baird on drums. On Thursday, they‘ll play torch songs of love and obsession. From the gender-bending Shiny Stockings to the Middle Eastern-infused Ring of Fire to a tender Billy Idol cover,
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SHARI ULRICH (left) and her daughter Julia will perform Aug. 11 at a house concert at Two Eagles Lodge in Union Bay.
Ulrich in house concert Veteran singersongwriter has seventh solo album out Juno Award-winner and BC Entertainment Hall of Fame inductee Shari Ulrich has been a fixture in Canadian music since the early 1970s. On Aug. 11, Ulrich will play for an intimate house concert audience at Two Eagles Lodge in Union Bay. She will be accompanied by her daughter, Julia Graff, who plays violin, piano, guitar and accordion in addition to singing vocals. Ted Littlemore, who studied music with Graff, will join the mother-daughter team; he plays piano and accordion in addition to singing vocals. Ulrich was first heard in the quirky and eternally orange group Pied Pumkin, with whom she played fiddle, mandolin, dulcimer, flute and sax. Her defection to the Hometown Band and a high-profile launch to national recognition sparked her solo career as a singer-songwriter. Her recent release, Find Our Way, is her seventh solo album and her 19th including her work with Pied Pumkin, UHF and her recent collaboration with Barney Bentall and Tom Taylor. Seats for the evening performance are $22 and are very limited. Call Carolyn at 250-
335-2342 to reserve your seat or e-mail HaveFun@TwoEaglesLodge.com. Two Eagles Lodge, an award-winning B&B which opened in 2007, is located at 6409 Island Highway South, just north of the Buckley Bay ferry terminal. The owners, Carolyn and Steve Touhey, are great fans of live music and are happy to host such an intimate event with such talented musicians. In addition to hosting house concerts periodically, Two
Eagles Lodge is also a sponsor of Vancouver Island Music Business Conference (VIMBC) and Vancouver Island Music Fest. “House concerts are an incredible evening for everyone — to have such world-class entertainment right at home, surrounded by other music lovers,” said Carolyn. “We never thought about our home and bed-andbreakfast as a venue for events, but it has worked out great.” — Two Eagles Lodge
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Crimson will Reign over Mex Crimson Reign, consisting of Cam Wilkison, Dylan Weyler and Callum Jackman as well as “new” member Jacob Stone, will return to their old stomping grounds to shake the Island music scene once again. Having headed for the bright lights of the big city to fulfil their musical destiny a year ago, Crimson Reign swept into Vancouver ready to start a new chapter. During the move, they lost their bass player and lead singer, but the band did not let this loss slow them down. Determined, the three remaining members started playing as a trio, keeping their eyes open for a fourth member. Weyler picked up the bass, Wilkison
continued on guitar and Jackman continued on drums. During their months as a trio, the band spent extreme hours rehearsing; each member stepped up to the plate vocally, and the band became stronger and more diverse yet again. Months passed, and then one day, in stepped Stone, the fourth member of Crimson Reign. Stone’s presence and talent allowed Weyler and Wilkison the chance to put those two guitars back to work. Although the band enjoyed their time as a trio, they admit they cannot get enough of the full, rich sound of two guitars. Having become increasingly prominent on the Vancouver
night scene, the band is again gaining muchdeserved steam. They are focusing more on studio time and getting back to their originals. Their covers still have the familiar classic rock guitar-driven sound fans love but with a twist. Crimson Reign has been inspired to integrate a modern sound to their traditional classic rock persona,
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5.38 per kg
2 Rib Grilling Steak Family Pack, 15.41 per kg
99 Per lb
B.C. Okanagan Grown Mexican “Premium”
Fresh Asparagus 6.59 per kg
2 2$
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B.C. Cherries & Summertime B.C. Grown “Premuim”
17
2
99 Each
Bertolli
Balsamic Vinegar 250ml
Olive Oil 500ml
per lb
Bakery Fresh
QF Deli Fresh
Greek Salad
Parksville Beach
OPEN 9-9 Daily
Experience the difference
1
49
Per 100 gr
Sourdough Bread
2
99 Each
Quality Foods Festival Of Lights
Caps off 2011 Parksville Beachfest and The Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competitionand Exhibition: August 13, after dark The Final Day of the Parksville Beachfest Wraps up with
The Children’s Sandcastle Competition August 14 - 2EGISTRATION s Competition 11 am - Sharp
that Quality makes!
Prices in effect August 1 - August 7, 2011 For Store Locations & Hours, Please Visit www.qualityfoods.com
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Outside Round BBQ Roast 7.69 per kg
3
Prime Rib Oven Roast
Smal ler perfe cut ct the b for bq or rotiss erie,
49
6
15.41 per kg
99
PER
lb
Fresh
Fresh Australian Lamb Legs
Fresh Instore Made
Lean Ground Beef Patties
Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack, 3.73 per kg
Butt or Shank Portion, 15.41 per kg
PER
lb
Fresh
Pork Tenderloin 11.00 per kg
6.59 per kg
2
6
99
Bonus Q-Points Hertel’s
Deli Style Sliced Bacon Each
PER
lb
Buy
1
10,000
For
Q
points
bonus
1
PER
lb
99
PER
lb
FREE
Camp
210gr
375ml
Waffles
Corned Beef Brisket Each
10,000 Liberte
Pure Maple Syrup
Mediterranee & Organic Yogourt Selected, 650 - 750 gr
SAVE
3
$ 00
3
Richʼs Aerosol Whip Topping 250gr
5000
2$
Snowcrest Cut Rhubarb 600gr
for
5000 Tenderflake Puff Pastry 397gr
5000 Heinz 57 Sauce Squeeze 500ml
Wholesome Sweeteners
Mildew or Soap Scum Remover 946ml
5000
5
8
99
Best Gourmet
Organic Blue Agave Fresh Ground Gourmet Coffee
SAVE
Trop50 Juice 1.75lt
International Delight
Flavoured Creamer
3
473ml
2lb
3
99 3
7
99
99
Tropicana
$ 00
3000 Tilex
lb
Maple Leaf
A $3.99 Value Blueberry, Pomegranate, Offer is in effect Monday August 1st - Sunday, August 7th or Cranberry, 946ml
Nature’s Path
PER
Bonus Q-Points
& Get a Popcorn Indiana 212-297gr
R.W. Knudsenʼs Just Juice
4
69
99
99 Plus Applicable Fees
Dempster’s
2$ for
5
Wholegrains Bread 600gr
2$ for
6
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Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Center Cut Boneless
Fresh Pork Loin Chops Family Pack , 6.59 per kg
Family Pack, 11.00 per kg
2
4
99
99
Smokies 600gr
PER
lb
6 99 99 4 3 99
Chicken Wings, Meatballs, & Breaded Chicken
Weiners
Boar’s Bead Bacon
450 gr
500gr
Each
Garlic, Ukrainian or Kolbassa Rings 300 - 375 gr
Each
Each
Bonus item!
2$
Selected, 580-615gr
269,000
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Valley Selections Vegetables Selected, 500gr
Kraft Dinner
Green Giant
5
4$ for
Valley Selections Vegetables Selected, 400gr
2$ for
Green Giant
Frozen Vegetables
2$ for
5 5
Campbell’s
Chunky Chili 425gr
points
bonus
Heinz
Beans Selected, 398ml
150 - 200gr
for
Q
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Macaroni & Cheese
2$
5 99
Grissol Crispy Baguettes 130-135gr
¢
Each
Campbell’s
McCain
Chunky Soup Premiere Traditional Crust Pizza 540ml 513-540gr
5
3$ for
8 99 8 99 Each
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750gr
Frozen Boxed Fish
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lb
Each
908 gr
6
PER
2
5000 Maple Leaf Vienna Sausage 113gr
3000 OceanĘźs Ready To Eat Tuna or Salmon 170gr
5000 Minute Maid or Five Alive Juice
99 Each
10x200ml
5
3$ for
3000 Mrs. Dash Seasoning 70gr
5000
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Visit the QF Canadian Open Sandsculpting Exhibition Armstrong
Paradise Island
Random Cut Cheddar or Mozzarella
5
Approx. 400gr
Heinz
Tomato Ketchup Squeezable
Hellmann’s
Bull’s Eye
890ml
425ml
¢
French’s
7
2$ for
7
325ml
2$ Kraft
4
Salad Dressing 250ml
N!
2$
4
2$ for
Kraft
1lt
Selected, 200gr
2
5
Plus Applicable Fees
for
7
Plus Applicable Fees
2$ for
5
2$ for
Shredded Cheese
Croutons 150gr
3$ for
7 3$ 4
Nestle
The Skinny Cow Ice Cream Treats
284ml
for for
5
50gr
3lt
213ml
for
for
Vegetable Oil
Gerolsteiner
Mineral Water
Ginger Beer
Great Jamaican
875ml
1lt
6x296ml
Assorted Sizes`
99 4 For
99 4
2$ for
For
5 4
3$
7
for
Plus Applicable Fees
For
Value Size Granola Bars
4x107ml - 123 gr
4 $5
2 $5
for
Dare
Realfruit Gummies 180gr
for
Betty Crocker
Fruit Variety Pack
Roll-Ups/Gushers/Foot Longs, 272gr
99 Plus Applicable Fees
for
4
99
Dare
Dare
Breton Crackers
Ultimate Cookies 325-350gr
225gr
99
Nestle
Sundae Ice Cream
Nature Valley or Fiber 1
Fruit Cups
Pizza Sauce
99 4
99
385- 552gr
Plus Applicable Fees
for
375ml
3 $5
Dole
Gatorade
Thirst Quencher Sport Bottle
3 $4 Unico
2 $5
4
for
Selected, 796ml
Unico
99
for
710ml
Unico
Flat Anchovie Fillets
Smooth & Dreamy or Double Churned Ice Cream
2 $5
3 99¢
3 $5
2$
2 $5
for
¢
for
for
Hank’s
San Pellegrino
All Natural Potato Snacks
Genuine Gourmet Soda
Sparkling Fruit Beverage
85gr
4x12oz
6x330ml
for
4
You’ll find prices that POP at QF stores!
Popchips
2$
Plus Applicable Fees
Breyers
Ice Cream Topping
Tomatoes
700-900gr
5
99
1.66lt
Plus Applicable Fees
Unico
Unico
Kalamata Olives
5 3
150ml
Jumbo Freeze Pop
99
3$
For
170-200gr
1lt
Original Bitter Lemon
5 2
for
Kraft
Grissol
Hershey
Pasta
170ml
¢
Mr. Freeze or Kisko
Unico
Marinated Artichoke Hearts
12x50ml
2$
for
Plus Applicable Fees
99
24x355ml
Schweppes
3$
Unico
Real Fruit or Yogurt Pops
10x180ml
1.89lt
8’s
le summer salads! p m i s e m o s r u o Sav
Cheese
Del Monte
Juice
Fruit Juice
99
Enjoy Icy Cool Treats to beat the heat! Del Monte
Dole
750ml
Vlasic
Squeeze Mustard Pickles
99
Lemonade
750ml - 1lt
2$
99
Coke, Canada Dry, Sprite or Nestea Iced Tea
Pack A Snack Peanut Butter Cups
4
4x150ml
Martinelli’s
Barbecue Sauce
Reese
Ice Cream Bar
4
3x100ml
99
Mayonnaise
Klondike
Magnum Ice Cream Bar
125gr
99
at Parksville Beach daily from 9am - 9pm until Aug.14
Breyers
Melts Cheese Slices
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4
Plus Applicable Fees
3
99
Plus Applicable Fees
3
99
Rice Works
Brown Rice Crisps 156gr
2$ for
4
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Visit the QF Canadian Open Sandsculpting Exhibition Armstrong
Paradise Island
Random Cut Cheddar or Mozzarella
5
Approx. 400gr
Heinz
Tomato Ketchup Squeezable
Hellmann’s
Bull’s Eye
890ml
425ml
¢
French’s
7
2$ for
7
325ml
2$ Kraft
4
Salad Dressing 250ml
N!
2$
4
2$ for
Kraft
1lt
Selected, 200gr
2
5
Plus Applicable Fees
for
7
Plus Applicable Fees
2$ for
5
2$ for
Shredded Cheese
Croutons 150gr
3$ for
7 3$ 4
Nestle
The Skinny Cow Ice Cream Treats
284ml
for for
5
50gr
3lt
213ml
for
for
Vegetable Oil
Gerolsteiner
Mineral Water
Ginger Beer
Great Jamaican
875ml
1lt
6x296ml
Assorted Sizes`
99 4 For
99 4
2$ for
For
5 4
3$
7
for
Plus Applicable Fees
For
Value Size Granola Bars
4x107ml - 123 gr
4 $5
2 $5
for
Dare
Realfruit Gummies 180gr
for
Betty Crocker
Fruit Variety Pack
Roll-Ups/Gushers/Foot Longs, 272gr
99 Plus Applicable Fees
for
4
99
Dare
Dare
Breton Crackers
Ultimate Cookies 325-350gr
225gr
99
Nestle
Sundae Ice Cream
Nature Valley or Fiber 1
Fruit Cups
Pizza Sauce
99 4
99
385- 552gr
Plus Applicable Fees
for
375ml
3 $5
Dole
Gatorade
Thirst Quencher Sport Bottle
3 $4 Unico
2 $5
4
for
Selected, 796ml
Unico
99
for
710ml
Unico
Flat Anchovie Fillets
Smooth & Dreamy or Double Churned Ice Cream
2 $5
3 99¢
3 $5
2$
2 $5
for
¢
for
for
Hank’s
San Pellegrino
All Natural Potato Snacks
Genuine Gourmet Soda
Sparkling Fruit Beverage
85gr
4x12oz
6x330ml
for
4
You’ll find prices that POP at QF stores!
Popchips
2$
Plus Applicable Fees
Breyers
Ice Cream Topping
Tomatoes
700-900gr
5
99
1.66lt
Plus Applicable Fees
Unico
Unico
Kalamata Olives
5 3
150ml
Jumbo Freeze Pop
99
3$
For
170-200gr
1lt
Original Bitter Lemon
5 2
for
Kraft
Grissol
Hershey
Pasta
170ml
¢
Mr. Freeze or Kisko
Unico
Marinated Artichoke Hearts
12x50ml
2$
for
Plus Applicable Fees
99
24x355ml
Schweppes
3$
Unico
Real Fruit or Yogurt Pops
10x180ml
1.89lt
8’s
le summer salads! p m i s e m o s r u o Sav
Cheese
Del Monte
Juice
Fruit Juice
99
Enjoy Icy Cool Treats to beat the heat! Del Monte
Dole
750ml
Vlasic
Squeeze Mustard Pickles
99
Lemonade
750ml - 1lt
2$
99
Coke, Canada Dry, Sprite or Nestea Iced Tea
Pack A Snack Peanut Butter Cups
4
4x150ml
Martinelli’s
Barbecue Sauce
Reese
Ice Cream Bar
4
3x100ml
99
Mayonnaise
Klondike
Magnum Ice Cream Bar
125gr
99
at Parksville Beach daily from 9am - 9pm until Aug.14
Breyers
Melts Cheese Slices
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4
Plus Applicable Fees
3
99
Plus Applicable Fees
3
99
Rice Works
Brown Rice Crisps 156gr
2$ for
4
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Authentic
Black Forest Ham
Smoked Beef Hot Capicolli
1
1
99
Bonus Q-Points
Seven Layer Dip
PER
100gr
Red Potato Salad
Q
points
bonus
Single Cream Brie
454gr
3000
2
500gr
3000 Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls 496gr
3500 Axe Shower Gel 354ml
2500
Weather Permitting
350ml
5000 60gr
Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
599 399
Medium
Fried Rice .................... Medium
.
Medium
...
Per 100gr......................................
Available at Select Stores
Serving Suggestions
Fresh Ling Cod Fillets
3
Weather Permitting
29
1 99 99
PER gr
PER
100gr
3
Fresh Ahi Tuna
Black Tiger Prawns Frozen or Previously Frozen
1500 Palmolive Liquid Dish Soap
3000
Verdelait Garlic or Pepper
Medium
16-20
90-120ml
591 - 850ml
Per 100gr ............................. Natural Pastures
Available at Select Stores
100
Right Guard Power Stripe Deodorant
Arm & Hammer Toothpaste
100
Gorgonzola
Fresh Halibut Fillets
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Shampoo or Conditioner
3500
PER gr
Italian
Each
PER
100gr
75 25 Honey Garlic Wings 9 95 99 Sweet & Sour Pork 8 3
125-150gr .............................
99
Bari Ricotta s
2
100
Large Size
2 50 8 5 99
69
PER gr
Cheese
PER
100gr
Beef Burger
Fat Free Turkey
Boursin
Damafro
59
Quality Foods
¢
10,000
Imperial Non-Hydrogenated Soft Margarine
PER
100gr
Cooked or Smoked
99
Large Size (Min 600 gr)
1
99
2
29 PER gr
100
Machine Peeled
Shrimp
Frozen or Previously Frozen
1
29 PER gr
100
41-50 Cooked
White Tiger Prawn Tails
PER
100gr
1
99 PER
100gr
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Bakery Fresh
Bakery Fresh
Raisin Bread
Italian Buns
2$ for
English Bay
Bakery Fresh
Mini Danish
24 Pack Cookies
4
2
for
6
Thick Sliced Bread
Cakes
99
2$ for
Simply Natural
Organic Salad Dressing 354ml
Melitta
6-8’s
Organic Chunky Salsa
2 $4
470ml
1lt
99 9 Borges
575ml
100’s
500ml
4
2$
99 3
2 $4
Quality Foods is proud to introduce over 100 new
Quality Fresh Bulk Packs! ...a food safe alternative to bulk food bins with no cross contamination!
Legends of China Tea
Q
DʼItaliano Garlic Bread
Grapeseed Oil
Olafsonʼs Greek Pitas Original 5ʼs
3500 Dempsterʼs Original Bagels 6ʼs
3500 Alley Cat Dry Cat Food 2kg
3000 Purina Friskies Cat Food 156gr
1000 Pedigree Vitality + Dog Food 8kg
10,000 Lean Cuts Canned Dog Food
Now available at all Quality Foods Stores!
49 ¢
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Uncle Lee’s
Organic Ketchup
PER 100G
Kastamonitsa
Simply Natural
2500
5000
5 2
99 6
for
Each e
284gr
99
400-454gr
Simply Natural
Garlic Bread
points
Crustini or Sausage Buns
World Harvest Organic Coffee
Bakery
bonus
675gr
Assorted Varieties
BBQ Peanuts
99
D’Italiano D’Italiano
for
Bonus Q-Points
10” Apple Pie
99
Double Layer
9
1
6 $ 99
Bakery Fresh
5
• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip • Monster • Hermit • Shortbread
6 $ 99 for
23
for
Quality Fresh
Family Favourites Cranberries 400gr
99 3
Quality Fresh
Hold the Salt Almonds 400gr
99 3
99 4
690gr
2000 Milk-Bone Large Dog Biscuits 2kg
3000 Pacific Foods Organic Broth 946ml - 1lt
5000
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HOT SUMMERTIME SPECIALS California “Fresh”
1 lb clamshell
Green Sugarone Seedless Grapes
1
4.39 per kg
99
5
California “Driscoll’s”
Fresh Strawberries
per lb
2$
Extra Large
for
Renee’s
Gourmet Salad Dressing
B.C. Grown “No.1”
340 gr bag
Fresh Cauliflower 2.18 per kg
99
B.C. “Hot House”
¢
All Varieties
per lb
On The Vine Cherry Tomatoes
Whole Watermelon 1.08 per kg
Floral
Or
per lb
Floral
Hibiscus
8
for
8
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Floral
12
Floral
99 Each
Each
4”
Aloe
4
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170 gr pack
2$ for
99 Each
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Organic
ic
Mexican “Premium”
Organic Red Flame Seedless Grapes
2 6.59 per kg
Organic Whole White Mushrooms
99
per lb
4
Mexican “Hass Variety”
Organic Avocadoes
Org a
2$
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99
Gerbmini
Floral
Pink Prelude Bouquet
6”
Consumer Bunch
Floral
Each
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¢
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Floral
Floral
¢
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99
California Fresh
29
Cello Wrapped
Iceberg Lettuce
Or g
for
California “Andy Boy”
Organ ic
2$
3
350-355ml
1 lb Bag
4 Organic
California Grown
Organic Baby Cut Carrots
Organic
24
2$ for
3 ct. Bag
2
99 each
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Please send your donation to: 2137 Comox Avenue, Comox BC, V9M 1P2 250-890-3046 VISA/MC Accepted A tax receipt will be issued. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 9TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting SEPT 3,4 & 5 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS DOUGLAS ALBERT PHYE, deceased, formally of 6593 Island Highway North, Merville, BC, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the executor, c/o Allen & Company, 480 Tenth Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 1P6, on or before the 9th day of September, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Catherine L. Miller Barrister & Solicitor 480 Tenth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1P6 (250) 703-2583
PERSONALS AL-ANON - if you’re concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact 1-888-4ALANON (1-888-425-2666)
Call day or night. 250-338-8042
Call 310-3535
DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, Free to Try!!! 1-877297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #4011 or 1888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).
Mark Anthony McLean August 24, 1960 August 3, 2008 You are still with me, safe in my heart. I love you and I miss you, Your Deb
ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING
Part Time Bookkeeper wanted to cover maternity leave at busy Excavating & Trucking Company. Approx 20 – 30 hrs per week. Must be proďŹ cient with Simply Accounting & Excel. Duties will include daily billing, posting & tracking accounts receivable & payable, weekly deposits, payroll, remittances, spreadsheet input and general ofďŹ ce administration. Having a vehicle would be an asset. Submit resume by 4:00pm August 15th, to Drawer # 4454.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
NAR-ANON- If a family member or friend is using drugs, how does it affect you? We can help. Call Rene 3342392, Sharon 339-7906 or Jack 334-3485.
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Ph. 250-338-5811 features@comoxvalleyrecord.com Deadlines: Tues. 12 noon & Fri. 12 noon
Birthdays • Weddings • Special Occasions
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LEGALS
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS
FOUND. SILVER Necklace, Lion’s Den parking lot. Call to identify. (250)339-2811
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical ofďŹ ce & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126.
Friends and Family are invited to an open house to celebrate. Friday, August 5th from 1-4 pm at 4446 Marsden Rd., Courtenay Best Wishes only please contact Laurie at 250-218-4769
Jim & Suzanne
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Firearms Training & C.O.R.E. Non-Restricted & Restricted. COURSE STARTS: Aug 19, 6-10pm Aug 20, 8am-noon C.O.R.E. continues Aug 22, 23 & 24 Mon, Tues,Wed. 6pm-10pm at Grantham Hall opposite Tsolum School. Two pieces of ID required. For information contact: Granlund Firearms 286-9996 Tyee Marine 287-2641 Peters Sports 334-2942 Secondhand & Military Store 337-1750 Norrie Todd 287-8020
Happy Anniversary
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25 Fantastic Years Love Suz
Comox Quality Foods Cake Winner August 3
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PERSONAL SERVICES HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
CAMPGROUND MANAGER Quatse River Campground. Duties include facility maintenance, reservations, reception, fee collections. Year round accommodations provided. Ideal for retired or semi-retired couple. Send resumes to: NVISEA, Box 1409 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 By fax: 250-949-5195 or by email: nvisea@island.net. ECOTRUST CANADA is seeking a highly-motivated PROGRAM MANAGER, with proven experience in FISHERIES monitoring and program management, for the Area A Crab Monitoring Program in Prince Rupert, BC. Full Time 1 year (with possible renewal); competitive rates; healthy benefits package. DETAILS: www.ecotrust.ca/about/jobs APPLY BY: August 20, 2011 EXPERIENCED TREE climber needed for residential tree service. Exp. a must. Ability to run bucket truck an asset. Email: skylinetreeservice@hotmail.com
GRIFFIN PUB is hiring for: Part Time Dishwasher/Prep Cook. Please apply with resume to 1185 Kilmorley Road, Comox. Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. 2)Processor Operator. Fax resumes to 250-287-9259
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
HHYLAND PRECAST INC. is looking for a full-time qualified Heavy Duty Mechanic to join their precast, ready-mix, and sand & gravel business in the Comox Valley. The successful applicant should have; Welding and Hydraulic Experience and possession of a current Commercial Vehicle Inspection ticket would be an asset. Please fax your resume to (250) 336-8836.
Part-time Junior/Intermediate Accountant Position. Lund Thorburn Certified General Accountants has an immediate opening for a part-time, with potential fulltime, accounting position. Public practice is an asset, not essential. 1st to 3rd Level CGA students would be interested in this challenging position. Wage negotiated upon experience. Please apply by Aug 15, 2011 c/o drawer 4451 Comox Valley Record.
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Auto Salesperson Wanted! COMOX VALLEY DODGE Aggressive pay plans and benefit SIZE2 x 144.00 packages, huge inventory of over 200 5060102 vehicles, large advertising budgets and a O:\DISPLAY_ADS\DROPBOX\5060102.pdf great place to work. Join our team. Contact Brad Trotman: sales@comoxvalleydodge.com 250.338.5451 or in-person 4847 North Island Hwy, Courtenay
CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH
CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH
HELP WANTED
LEMARE GROUP EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Lemare Group is currently seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant for their Port McNeill Office, which is located on Northern Vancouver Island. Responsibilities: •Managing Calendars •Coordinating Travel Arrangement •Process correspondence, reports and other documents •Maintain confidential records and office files Qualifications: •Previous executive/administrative experience •Excellent oral & written skills •Microsoft Office fluency is mandatory This position is a full time permanent position with a competitive compensation package based on experience. Lemare will accept resumes by email or fax. Please fax your response to: 250-9564888 or to: office@lemare.ca. Music Director - St.George’s United Church is requesting submissions of interest for the position of Music Director to start Sept. 1, 2011. Duties include training and direction of choir for Sunday worship. Full job description available at the church office, 505 6th St.Courtenay, Tues.-Fri. 9:00-12:00. Resumes should be submitted by in person or email to stgeorgeuc@shaw.ca or before August 15, 2011.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
MEDICAL/DENTAL
FINANCIAL SERVICES
NEWSPAPER
The John Howard Society of North Island, Courtenay, is seeking a regular P/T Receptionist/Secretary for 14 hrs/wk. This position provides a variety of secretarial, clerical & reception duties in a multi-program environment. Please refer to the job description on our website, www.jhsni.bc.ca, for duties, responsibilities & qualifications. Please submit resumes to Vicki Luckman, Program Manager, 1455 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay, BC V9N 2K6; fax to 250-338-6568 or e-mail to vicki@jhsni.bc.ca by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2011. The John Howard Society of North Island is an employment equity employer.
COMOX Medical Clinic is looking for an experienced receptionist to join our team. The candidate will be enthusiastic, possess excellent inter-personal skills, and the ability to multi-tast in a fast paced environment. This is a permanent position 26-32 hours a week, including some evenings and Saturday. Please submit your resume via email too: kimcomoxmedical@live.ca or drop off at #1001695 Comox Avenue.
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
CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
250-338-0725 Carriers Needed COURTENAY ROUTE #350 Glen Urquhart, 10th St E, View Place & Back Road ROUTE #290 Kilpatrick, Moray, 28th St., 29th St., 30th St.
We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
ROUTE #320 McLaughlin, Dingwall, Stafford & Rees Rd COMOX
ROUTE #656 Foxxwood, Islington, Highwood, Kingsley, Cambridge & Garston ROUTE # 632 Nootka, Tsimshian, Kwakiutl, Mahtmof, Koksilan & Nole
WE HAVE an opening! Are you a dynamic talented stylist who enjoys ongoing education and is dedicated to meeting client needs. Do you want to work in a terrific studio in a terrific downtown location with a terrific team? Then we want to hear from you. Stop by Pearl Cove Salon and Esthetics Studio 441A Cliffe Ave with your resume.
ROUTE # 587 Arbutus, Alder, Balmoral, Comox Ave & Stewart St. ROUTE # 650 Highwood, Deal, Chester & Eastwick Cres.
ADULTS & SENIORS WELCOME NO COLLECTIONS GREAT WAY TO EXERCISE AND MAKE MONEY AT THE SAME TIME
We are looking to recruit an honest and reliable team player for the position of: Full Time Guest Service Agent Previous hospitality experience is preferred.
WETT Certified Wood Technician
Comox Valley Record Hours:
Comox Fireplace & Patio is recruiting for the position of WETT Certified Wood Technician. This full time, permanent position begins immediately. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, extremely high quality standards, and a genuine ability with customers. We offer an extremely competitive wage and a positive, enthusiastic working environment.
MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVENUE COURTENAY
Strong computer skills and knowledge of MS Office required. First Aid and CPR qualification are beneficial.
HOSPITALITY
HOSPITALITY
HELP WANTED
FOOD & BEVERAGE DEPARTMENT Mount Washington’s Food and Beverage Department is looking for seasonal servers, line cooks, and bartending staff for this summer. We are also seeking dynamic Food and Beverage Supervisors and a Food and Beverage Inventory Clerk to start training this summer for year round positions. For details about these positions or to apply, please visit our HR website at http://hr.mountwashington.ca
Stuck On Designs is seeking a full time designer to work in our shop in Prince Rupert. Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign is a must. Progressive shop with lots of opportunity. stuckon@citytel.net or fax 250-624-6160. Please - no freelancers.
Interested applicants please submit your resume to the attention of the General Manager by email to: kevin@comoxfireplace.com by fax to 338-6771, or in person at 4911 North Island Hwy
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Applicants will be subject to a criminal record check and must be flexible with availability. We welcome you to drop off your resume in person to 2200 Cliffe Avenue, submit by fax: 778-225-0019, or email: jmatkin@hiex comoxvalley.com, Attention: Jauline Matkin. Resume must be received by 12pm Friday Aug 12th, 2011 to be considered. No phone calls please.
Responsible Drivers & Cooks for Comox & Courtenay locations. Apply to store.
Experienced CDA with a long term and team focused approach to quality dental care, required for CV dental office. Excellent organization and written & oral communication skills is a must along with good patient management, education, and consultation skills. Chairside dental assisting and CDA duties including fabrication of temporary crowns and appliances. 4 days per week. Please respond to Drawer #4450. Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay, BC., V9N 2Z7. Thank you for your interest.
OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK AN executive/administrative assistant is urgently needed for our CEO. Send applications to tsectn@live.com
HELP WANTED
FULL-TIME CABINET BUILDER / INSTALLER Req. immediately for a busy Surrey / Port Kells location. The ideal candidate will be energetic with 5+ yrs. exp. Benefits after 3 months. Please E-mail resume: rose@continentalsfg.com or Fax: (1)604-882-3561
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY Journeyman Carpenter 25yrs experience. Renovations, residential/commercial, bathrooms, kitchens, decks. Fine finish carpentry. Free estimates. Jamie 250-650-6304 SKILLED CARPENTER. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Doug 250-650-1333. www.suncrestholdings.ca
ELECTRICAL ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca 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)
GARDENING LAWN mowing from $30 and up. 250-339-9210
HANDYPERSONS Tundra Site Services has immediate openings for Journeyman, B-Pressure Welders, Heavy Duty Mechanics, and Pipefitters. Please submit a resume directly to our website at www.tundrasite services.com by email to jobs@tundrasite services.com or by fax to (780)452-2576.
WAYNE’S HANDYMAN & Reno. Service. 20+yrs exp. in carpentry, decking, fencing, framing, finishing, drywalling, mudding, painting. Small jobs ok. 250-339-0879
HOME IMPROVEMENTS C A R P E N T E R / H A N DY M A N Renos, decks, flooring, tiles, fences, painting 250-339-9788 THINKING OF AN IKEA KITCHEN? I can design + deliver + install for you. 20 yrs experience call 250-338-3148
WORK WANTED 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 Stone, brick, block, mason clean professional, 20 yrs exp. Call Dennis 250-334-2186
LANDSCAPING TOP SOIL. $13 per yard + trucking. 250-218-4078 A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Offering Landscaping, Yard CleanUp, Lawn Mowing, Hedge Trimming, Gutters, Decks and Paving Stones, Retaining Walls and any odd jobs. Call Pat 250-218-4597.
MISC SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES
is seeking a
SALES CONSULTANT in
Courtenay, BC
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
PETS
• Must be motivated and have the ability to organize, prioritize, problem solve and work under limited supervision. • Previous retail experience necessary and previous optical experience a definite asset. • Must excel in customer service. • Duties will include but not limited to; greeting customers, data entry, record keeping, inventory, answering the phone, etc. • Great company benefits offered with a competitive starting wage. • Permanent, full time position.
Interested applicants can drop resumes off at Vogue Optical 349 B 5th St., Courtenay, BC Monday - Friday “Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted”
MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
TRADES, TECHNICAL
PERSONAL SERVICES
HELP WANTED
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.
FEED & HAY PEACE & CARROTS FARM HORSE HAY FOR SALE
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DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca
First Cut, Fresh 55-60lb bails, lower sugar content, no rain. • $6.50/from barn, $7 delivered. 6736 Headquarters Rd (beside Tyee Valley Rd) (250)337-4030.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
FEED & HAY
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
APARTMENT/CONDO
APARTMENT/CONDO
MODULAR HOMES
HOMES FOR RENT
SERVANTE FARM Hay. 2nd cut hay- drive in barn, you load. Gary (250)338-0110.
RASPBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES you pick & picked, black currants picked only. McGinnis Berry Crops. 3583 Dove Creek Rd, Courtenay, 250-338-1678. 8am-4pm Tues thru Sunday. Call ahead.
VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.
DOWNTOWN COMOX FULLY FURNISHED CONDO
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.
FRENCH CREEK- bright older 2 bdrm, open concept, 2 decks, laundry, lrg yard, RV parking, shed, $600+ utils. Qualicum Bay- bright older 2 bdrm+ den, 2 decks, laundry, lrg yrd, RV parking, shed, $600+ utils. Might consider pets, children welcome. Call or text to view Tuesday, Aug 2, evenings. 1-(778)999-6127.
NEWLY built Duplex for rent 2000sqft 4bedrooms, 3baths $1400.00 per month +utilities Available Immediately. No pets, no smoking. Lease required. Call 250 240-1220 or 250 951-0150 to view
Apartments•Condos•Suites
HOMES FOR RENT
2 Apts. @ 1810 Lake Trail Road 2 bdrms, 1 bath, N/P. N/S. 2 appls. $675/month.each. One available Immed.,
COURTENAY- 3 bdrm suite lower, $875. Large covered deck, fenced yrd, private parking/entrance, shared W/D, wood/electric. No dogs. Call 250-338-6075.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS
FUEL/FIREWOOD
AUCTION- Source Glacier Beverage Co. Bottling line, office, restaurant equipment, Complete 750ml bottling line, SS tanks, forklift and more. View photos at: doddsauction.com
UNDER $100 DEHUMIDIFIER - $45. Two bifold doors 4ft & 5ft $30 for pair. 250-339-5065 VINYL. P/U truck storage box. 20”x20”x 51” Fits Dodge Dakota. $40. 250-338-5267
UNDER $200 LADIES MOTORCYCLE jacket, med. Like New. Reg $320. asking $150. 334-3654
UNDER $300 4 - Bridge Stone Blizzak WS50 235/65R/16 Tubeless Tires Good Tread $250 250897-1416.
FRUIT & VEGETABLES Locally Grown Tomatoes for eating & canning, Strawberries,Raspberries, Blueberries avail. now. 338-7335.
GARAGE SALES
20 YRD loads. Clean 2x4 ends for Firewood, cheap. Please call 250-334-9559. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES METEOR 4 wheel Scooter, was $5000 + $1000 (in extras), which includes wing mirrors, hood, basket, used only 4 wks, $2800 obo 250-339-2738
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 20% OFF all office chairs on wheels and client chairs. Over 700 in stock. Brand new 30”x94” plastic top folding tables, $45/each. Coopers Gov’t Surplus. 4767 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay. 1-250-2181665 or cooperssurplus.com 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. DO-IT-YOURSELF steel buildings priced to clear - Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure - 1800-668-5111 ext. 170.
DUNCAN, 1884 Martin Pl., Aug 5th (11-7), Aug 6th (9-5) & Aug 7th (11-4). Complete contents of THIS HIGH END Home on 2 acres Estate property. ALL ITEMS ARE OF SUEPRIOR QUALITY AND IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. Items include Gibbard Dining Rm suite, tea trolly, STERLING SILVERWARE, Royal Doulton Dishes, Moorcroft vases & other crystal. Living Rm furniture, maple kitchen table & chairs. King size bed & mattress, twin beds, office furniture, casual chairs white wicker, all kitchen equip. and many more items. DIRECTIONS: On the North side of Duncan is HERD RD, turn onto Herd go about 3.5 kms to Lakes Rd. Turn right to Stamps Rd, then right onto Martin Rd and left onto Martin Pl # 1884. DO NOT PARK IN DRIVEWAY PLEASE. Hosted by FINE POINT ANTIQUES & REMEMBER THAT ISLAND TRADER. More info. call Ken 250-9270500 or Wayne 250-5860115. Or -email kenmccloy@telus.net or finepoint_antiques@shaw.ca
**HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
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. 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 $11,900. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1800-668-5422. 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
HUGE GLASS DISPLAY CASE
FOR SALE (for retail store)
Call 250-703-0400 AUCTIONS
AUCTIONS
CAMPBELL RIVER
1358 Marwalk Crescent 250-287-3939 www.crauctions.ca Ltd.
“Serving Campbell River & Vancouver Island since 1967”
Thursday, Aug. 4 » 6pm Large seized storage unit from helicopter company, helicopter equipment, mechanics tools, tool chests, shop benches, shop shelving, lockers, specialty aviation oil, lubes, etc, aviation headsets, radios, gauges, strobes, sm. helicopter fuselage, engine hoist, compressors, too much to list! Plus our regular line of merchandise.
REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS 2Bdrm, 1 bath, Puntledge Park area 250-336-2338
DUPLEX/4-PLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1300sqft, Puntlage Park area. 6 - appl. $236-900. Call 250-897-1102
HOUSES FOR SALE GREATER VICTORIA area character 3 bdrm updated home, lrg flat yrd, bsmt suite, on dead end tree lined street. Could be excellent income property. Multi-family zoned. $675,000. 1-604-505-4957. No realtors please.
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!
Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, = • SAME DAY REMOVAL • CLOSED TUESDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
250-339-7963 comoxcondo@gmail,com Downtown Comox Fully Furnished Condo. Oct 1, 2011 - Apr 30, 2012. 2BR, 2Bath, fireplace, secure prkg., elevator., ocean view, ensuite laundry, hydro, phone, cable & internet included. Walk to senior centre,hospital, shops & golf. 250-339-7963 comoxcondo@gmail,com LARGE 2 bdrm. Free heat & H/W, Elevator. $750 mo. Avail Sept. 1. Call 250-334-4646.
4D-851-5th Street 2 bdrm, 1bath, 5 appls. N/S, N/P. $775/mth Available Aug 1
1500 SQ. ft. retail/professional/whrs. Excellent location in Tin Town. Available now. $1500./mth. 778-386-3040.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
One Room Apartment: cable, internet, electricity included, private bathroom and entrance. Walk to shops, $450 per month call 250 792 1391
COURTENAY- 1 year old duplex, 3 bdrms, 5 appls, hardwood flrs, 1325sq ft. #1101500 Cumberland Rd. $1200./mo. (250)338-4710.
APARTMENT/CONDO
APARTMENT/CONDO
VICTORIA CITY level lot, 50’x120’, multi-family zoned on nice tree lined dead end street. $550,000. 1-604-5054957. No Realtors please.
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PETER FRENETTE OF Comox Valley Dodge presented Clarice Coty from YANA with a $6,503.47 cheque on July 29. That afternoon Dodge hosted a barbecue as an additional fundraiser in their continuing efforts for YANA, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary.
REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE Whistle Stop Pub stopped by Canadian Tire recently and dropped off a $2,500 cheque for their local Jumpstart chapter.
Community Service What is your group up to?
The Comox Valley Record wants to recognize the many events that make our community a better place to live. Submit photos and information to: In Person: 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay; By Mail: Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7; By e-mail: sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com Mark submissions to the attention of Earle Couper and be sure to include a contact name and phone number.
RECENTLY, OLD FAITHFULS (former Union Bay Pythians) presented a $750 cheque to Joanne Hawthorn and students of the Cumberland Marching Band.
RUTH DILTS OF Comox Valley Book Friends presents a $2,500 cheque to Gabriel Dey, Leslie Corra and Karen Barr of the Adult Literacy and Learning Society for tutor training and various ESL materials. This donation is part of the $17,000 proceeds of the Comox Valley Book Friends 2011 annual book sale.
PATRICIA FROM THE Baha’i Community of Comox presented $500 to the Parc Project at The Views at St. Joseph’s General Hospital. Brenda Phillips, director of Resident Lifestyles and Community programs, and Doan Cameron represented the Hospital Foundation at the presentation.
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Harbour Air representative goes the extra distance Earlier this month, Andrew Festival and MusicFest. McCarthy McMillan was featured in a feel-good stepped on the bus with his head story in the Province newspaper. spinning from the past couple of The story stemmed from Andrew hours and a whole new understanddoing what Andrew does best — ing of what a jewel the Comox Valbeing an amazing ambassador for ley is. the Comox Valley. McCarthy wrote in an e-mail to Michael McCarthy, a writer from Comox Business in Action, “Yes, it’s the Province, arrived in Comox by amazing how far a little friendly Harbour Air, the and professional company Andrew demeanour will go. Yes, it’s amazing works for as commuI had no assignnity relations associ- how far a little friendment to write about ate. The writer had ly and professional Comox, and the no intention of havstory literally fell ing a whirlwind tour demeanour will go. I into my lap because of the Comox Valley. had no assignment to of Andrew. “It all began to write about Comox, and “It’s really his happen when I story. He made it stepped off the plane the story literally fell very easy for me at 8 a.m. at the har- into my lap because of to shoot the phobour in Comox,” Andrew. tos, and it’s obvious McCarthy wrote. that businesspeople Michael McCarthy in town knew him “I stopped to take a photograph of the and were willing to plane and when I turned around, drop what they were doing to pose my suitcase was missing. I walked a for me.” long way through the marina and up He went on to say, “Somebody a flight of stairs and there was my give Andrew an award. I think he bag, a well-dressed man guarding just made the Comox Valley a lot of it. ‘Need a hand with anything?’ he money.” said, handing me my bag.” Tia Otter, owner of Otter’s KitchMcCarthy was heading to Camp- en Cove, and vice-president of the bell River. McMillan offered to take Comox BIA, says, “Andrew is so him to the bus and en route gave valuable to our town. He exempliMcCarthy a grand tour of vari- fies the meaning of being an ambasous shops, restaurants, and parks sador. We can all learn a lot from including Mudsharks, Hot Choco- Andrew. lates, Martine’s Bistro, Old House “On behalf of the Comox BIA, we and Filberg Lodge and Park. thank Andrew for going above and In between, he enthusiastically beyond in welcoming visitors to the expounded on the plethora of events Comox Valley.” in the Comox Valley such as Filberg — Comox Business in Action
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Acton skate comp set to go on Aug. 7 Get ready for the big“The Underworld crew gest comp ever. is coming out from VanThe eighth annual couver to throw out even Aidan Acton Memorial more cash for tricks, Skate Comp goes Sunday, making it rain green in Aug. 7 at the Courtenay the summer. Someone Skate Park. Organiz- will also be going home ers and Onethirtythree with a beer fridge donatSkate Shop ed from note the new sponevent will sor Cariboo run from Brewing. 11 a.m. to 7 All levels p.m. at the are welskate park, come, hellocated at mets are 1951 Lermandatory,” wick Rd. the spokes“The $15 person said. registration “ B i g fee includes thanks to a T-shirt the staff at by Disease OnethirD e s i g n tythree, & Incite Boardwalk, S c r e e n Cariboo Printing, Brewing, and all the H i g h e r b a r b e c u e SKATERS WILL BE Ground, and refresh- busting out their U n d e r ments you best moves at the world, Discan put Aidan Acton Memo- ease Design, away,” an rial on Aug. 7. the City of event coorFILE PHOTO Courtenay, dinator BY EARLE COUPER the Town of said. Comox, and “There will be music all of our other partners. all day by DJ Souls, and This just wouldn’t be the an after party with the same without your supDJ and Terell Safadi. port.” “This year expect Started in 2004 by more cash and prizes Aidan’s friends with than ever. Any skater in money raised from a any age group is invited bottle drive, the Aidan to come out and throw Acton Memorial Skate down for a chance at the Comp has grown into grand prize of $1,000 the biggest skateboardcash, a one-of-a-kind ing competition on Vancustom hand-carved tro- couver Island. phy, and enough swag Registration begins from Onethirtythree to at 10:30 a.m. For more open your own shop,” information, call 250the spokesperson said. 339-2283.
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Bearclaw slopestyle is back Training, competing, filming, suffering from a broken back, trail building, pneumonia, and a chronic lung infection. Its been quite the summer so far for Darren Berrecloth. Most people would’ve written off the season at pneumonia, but for Berrecloth the summer is just starting to warm up. “After Crankworx Whistler, it’s nice to be back on the Island and back at home, building my slopestyle course,” says Berrecloth. “A lot of people have been asking me to bring back the event over the last couple of years so we’re all fired up for the fourth edition of the Bearclaw Invitational.” After a two-year break from hosting the event, the Bearclaw Invitational Slopestyle returns with a vengeance to Vancouver Island’s Mount Washington Alpine Resort on Aug. 5-6. The world’s best freeride mountain bikers have been personally selected by Berrecloth to compete on his signature course, on his home turf, and in front of his home crowd. “This will definitely be one of the most challenging courses on the Freeride Mountain Bike (FMB) World Tour. Since it’s a gold level event, expect to see all the world’s top athletes battling it out for the points and the $20,000 prize purse.” Riders will have to bring their A-game. The Bearclaw Invitational is one of the few gold events on the tour. The higher ranking gold events contribute significant points to the standings and have the potential to make a significant impact on the overall tour rankings.
DARREN BERRECLOTH WORKS the big claw on his new slopestyle course. PHOTO BY MOUNT WASHINGTON ALPINE RESORT
Back at the event site, watching Berrecloth working in his excavator is like watching him ride his bike; he’s in his element. In a matter of days, the site of his slopestyle course will morph from classic West Coast forest to classic freeride masterpiece. The Invitational course is a complete rebuild and features huge dirt jumps and hips through stands of old-growth Mountain Hemlock and Yellow Cedar. And in classic Bearclaw-style, the stunts are all burly. The wooden features: wall rides, quarter pipe, jumps,
and pre-requisite bonar log are all starting to take shape two weeks before the event. “You can’t beat the natural setting for this comp. It’s a photographer’s dream to shoot and it has a very distinct look and feel,” Berrecloth adds. The Bearclaw Invitational begins with qualifiers on Friday, Aug. 5 at 5 p.m. The top 18 riders will advance to the Slopestyle finals which start at 1 p.m. on Aug. 6. Riders will be judged on their best one of two runs during the finals. A high-air comp will imme-
diately follow the slopestyle to determine who has the biggest boost of the weekend. For more information on the Bearclaw Invitational and to stay updated on the course building progress, check out twitter.com/ darenberrecloth or iamspecialized.com/gravity/ rider/darren-berrecloth#/ blog. For more information on the Mount Washington Bike Park and for on-mountain accommodations and bike park packages, visit mountwashington.ca. – Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Fundraising slo-pitch tourney has unique rules Earle Couper Record Staff
Harry’s 2011 Wooden Bat Fundraiser Slo-Pitch Tournament rules! Actually, it’s the variation on the traditional slopitch rules that makes this annual event so much fun for all involved. This year’s tourney goes Aug. 26-28 at Lewis Park and for the second year proceeds will go to the Green Light Laser machine for
treatment of enlargement of the prostate at St. Joseph’s Regional Hospital. Some symptoms from enlargement of the prostate can be treated with medication, but when that fails, or if the patient suffers acute or chronic retention, surgery is necessary, St. Joseph’s states on its website. New Green Light Laser Therapy is used in the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyerplasia (BHP)
– the enlargement of the prostate. “Green Light Laser Therapy is the gold standard for treatment and is the only BPH treatment that can fully shift in-patients to out-patients and as well offers other patient benefits,” notes Dr. William Tinmouth, St. Joe’s urologist. Harry Lavoie, who has run his fundraiser tourney for the last several years, says having the Green Light Laser Therapy in the
Comox Valley cuts down on travel time for patients needing treatment, reduces time spent in hospital and is a much simpler and more effective operation than previous options. Now about those rules … Each batter will get a maximum of five pitches, and will start with one strike on them. Every base runner may steal second and third. Female batters may bunt. Teams may play either sixand-four or seven-and-five.
The tourney is a modified round robin. All teams (maximum 16) play three games, with won/loss record determining playoff seeding. There will be an “A” Tier and a “B” Tier plus a Toilet Bowl game. Playoffs are single knockout with a single game final in both divisions. Entry fee is $200 plus a 24-pack of beer (preferably a Labatt’s product) and entry must be received no later than Aug. 18. Entries
may be dropped off at the Lewis Park concession or mailed to: 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, B.C., V9N 2L6. For more information, contact Harry Lavoie at 250338-8101; nanpop@shaw.ca, or Mike Trimble at 250792-1807; mike@woofys.ca. There will be a beer garden and great food in the concession. “All proceeds will stay right here in the Valley,” Lavoie said. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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MMA card raises cash for groups Full Throttle Fight Night 3-Redemption, hosted by the Comox Valley Boxing Club, was a huge success and ran like a Swiss watch. That’s the word from local fitness guru Marc St. Jules, who MC’d the Saturday night event at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. The big winners were three local groups, as over $600 was raised for the Ovarian Cancer Society, $250 for The Boys and Girls Club and $850 for the SPCA. “The Comox Valley Sports Centre was very impressed with the card, crowd, layout and professionalism and welcome Full Throttle Fight Night back in the future,” St. Jules said. “(CVBC coach) Jonny Mac and myself have been approached and complimented by many people who
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ENJOYING THE EVENING from left to right were Todd Stewart, Bill Fraser, Russ McCumber, Nova Dickinson, Jessica Druden and Nathan Swayze. PHOTO SUBMITTED were dragged there by friends and had such a good time they are looking forward to the next event. “Jonny Mac is considering a scaled down version a few months down the
road in Cumberland,” St. Jules added. “There were no losers as everyone that stepped into the ring was a winner. The outof-town guests were blown away by the
hospitality – from the weigh-ins Friday night to the Sunday wrap-up pancake breakfast in which all participants left with great prizes and awards. “Jonny Mac would
like to give his biggest, baddest bear hug to all the fighers, fans, sponsors, volunteers and local media for all that they have done to help make this event possible,” St. Jules said.
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10 local athletes going to Games The Comox Valley will have 10 athletes competing at the Western Canada Summer Games, which run Aug. 5-14 in Kamloops. From Comox are Cody Parker (javelin), Jordan Duncan (cycling), Kerri Denninge (swimming) and Chelsea Tancon (volleyball). From Courtenay are Nick Blackburn (hur-
dles) Amanda Wakeling (cycling), Nigel Ellsay (cycling), Gillian Ellsay (cycling) Mark Valliere (golf) and Brad Gunter (volleyball). Haleigh Lloyd of Ladysmith, who trains with the Comox Valley Cougars Track and Field Club, will be competing in hurdles. Updates and results will be posted at www.2011.wcsg.ca.
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New faces join Glacier View board Successful year at lodge included achieving accreditation The Glacier View Lodge board is welcoming three new members for the coming year. Following its annual general meeting of July 14 — at which it reported on a successful year, including full accreditation — Glacier View Lodge is announcing several changes to the makeup of its board and executive. Gib French, Bill Jackson and Colette Marshall have been newly elected to the board, while John King, Janet MacKenzie and
Leo Richards are retiring from the board. Bob Scales replaces Ron Webber as board chair, and Roslyn Smith is replacing Janet Mackenzie as vice-chair. “These are natural, healthy changes for a board,� said Scales. “We have dedicated and long-serving members whose wise counsel, commitment and humour we will miss and who we wish well, but we also look forward to the contribution of our new members with their unique talents.� The board also announced that beginning Sept. 1, Jane Murphy will be Glacier View Lodge’s new chief executive officer, replacing Michael Pontus, who is retiring.
Murphy will also be the secretary-treasurer of the board. Glacier View Lodge’s board for 2011-12 is Bob Scales (chair), Roslyn Smith (vice-chair), Jane Murphy (CEO and secretary-treasurer), Lawrence Burns, Allan Douglas, Val Dyke, Gib French, William Jackson, Dave MacSween, Colette Marshall, Greg Osborne and Ron Webber. Glacier View Lodge is an accredited 102bed complex care facility situated on 47 acres in east Courtenay. It was established in 1982. — Glacier View Lodge
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Wednesday, Aug. 3 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Anela Kahiamoe, new location at Comox Bay Farm, Comox Road, Courtenay, 9 a.m.noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com.
Thursday, Aug. 4 COMOX Seniors’ Association offers Beyond Beginner Yoga, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 10:30 a.m.noon. Members $20/mo., guests $10/session drop-in or $30/4 sessions. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885.
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LOCAL OUTDOOR BEAUTIFICATION In the past several years a large contingent of volunteers has been working hard to beautify the outdoor spaces at Glacier View Lodge. Most recently, three members of the Strathcona-Sunrise Rotary Club added a pergola in the special care unit’s courtyard garden. Robin Harrison, Mike Collins and Larry Rennison spent several long evenings building the structure that now offers a lovely area of dappled shade in the otherwise very sunny courtyard.
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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. EVERGREEN Seniors At the Movies, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 12:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000. EVERGREEN Seniors Friday Night Dance with music by Dan & Mark, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 8 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000. SILENT Auction at Whistle Stop Pub Aug. 5 & 6. Proceeds benefit Sharon Youngman for MS treatment. FMI: Muriel 250-334-2384.
Saturday, Aug. 6 FANNY BAY Community Garage/Junk-in-your-Trunk Sale, Fanny Bay Community Hall, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FMI/table reservations: 250-335-32382. C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Grimm & Barrat, C.V. Exhibition Grounds, Headquarters Road, Courtenay, 9 a.m.noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com. CUMBERLAND United Church offers Meditation, First & Penrith, Cumberland, 9–9:45 a.m. Shared leadership & variety of meditation styles. By donation. FMI: Julianne 250-400-7084. KITTY CAT PAL Society Adopt-a-Pal kittens & cats available for adoption at Woofy’s, Ryan Rd. near Superstore, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com. COMOX Seniors’ Association offers informal practice & small group coaching on Latin style, movement & frame with Eric Lam, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 2–4 p.m., general
dancing to 5 p.m. $10/person. Until Aug. 5 register with Donnie 250-339-6093. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885. SILENT Auction at Whistle Stop Pub Aug. 5 & 6. Proceeds benefit Sharon Youngman for MS treatment. FMI: Muriel 250-334-2384.
Sunday, Aug. 7 2ND ANNUAL Grill ‘n’ Chill all-day live music & barbecue, Simms Millennium Park, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Free event; national touring musicians as well as local talent, variety of styles/genres; senior & youth-friendly. Volunteers needed – call Milo 250-7026456. KITTY CAT PAL Society Adopt-a-Pal kittens & cats available for adoption at Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com. COMOX Seniors Centre hosts Cha-cha workshop & dance, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 2–5 p.m. (registration 1:30 p.m.). Nelson Wong of DanceSport teaches/ plays variety of dance music including 2 line dances. $10/ guests w/prior registration; $8/d’Esterre members; $12 at door. FMI: Arabella Benson 250-941-8885, arabella888@ gmail.com.
Monday, Aug. 8 C.V. MENTAL Health & Addiction Services offers free Wellness Workshop on enhancing self-esteem: learn new skills & thinking styles on feeling more confident & promoting mental & emotional well-being, Cedar Room, Public Health, 961 England Ave., Courtenay, 1:30–4 p.m. Space limited; pre-registration required. FMI: 250-331-8524.
Tuesday, Aug. 9 C.V. WOOD Carvers meet every Tuesday to carve & learn about carving, Royston Community Hall, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. No experience necessary. FMI: Al 250-331-0156, Jim 250-339-5350. COMOX Seniors’ Association offers Nia with Ann Marie Lische, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3–4:14 p.m. Members $20/mo., guests $30/mo. or $10/session dropin. FMI: Arabella 250-9418885.
Wednesday, Aug. 10 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Allan Jossul, Comox Bay Farm, Comox Road, Courtenay, 9 a.m.noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com.
Thursday, Aug. 11 COMOX Seniors’ Association offers Beyond Beginner Yoga, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 10:30 a.m.noon. Members $20/mo., guests $10/session drop-in or $30/4 sessions. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885.
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. EVERGREEN Seniors Friday Night Dance with music by Country Cousins, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 8 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000.
Saturday, Aug. 13 C.V. FARMERS’ Market Family Day, with entertainment by Helen Austin, C.V. Exhibition Grounds, Headquarters Road, Courtenay, 9 a.m.noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com.
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Orthotics expert started learning at an early age Primary clinician bought the business in Comox
ter casting methods for fabricating a custom foot orthotic. Most of their clients are referred by their primary health care provider or specialist — physicians, orthopedic doctor, physiotherapist, chiropractor and massage therapists to assist in the treatment of a specific lower extremity problem. SOS Orthotics is a fully accredited clinic and Pritoula is a member in good standing
Record Staff Henry Orthotics in Comox has recently changed its name to SOS Orthotics, legal name Strathcona Ortho Solutions Ltd. Eugene Henry, whose name has been synonymous with orthotics in Campbell River and the Comox Valley, is transitioning into retirement and conducting business solely out of his Campbell River office. Trevor Pritoula joined Henry’s office in 2005 to be the primary clinician and to better service the Comox Valley. Pritoula has worked in many facets of the orthotic industry — including education, research and fabrication — but enjoys the patient interaction and work involved with clinical practice. His combined qualifications of a kinesiology degree and Canadian certified pedorthic designation have complemented the services provided by Henry since he opened the Guthrie Road business six years ago. Although the name of the clinic has changed, Pritoula is committed to offer the same, if not better service and successful treatment for his clientele. Aside from his qualifications, Pritoula knows firsthand how orthotics work to treat and prevent specific problems: he has worn them faithfully since the age of 12 when his parents, upon noticing his flat feet, had him fitted with orthotics. SOS Orthotics has a solid reputation in the general and medical communities to provide successful treatment outcomes, and to help educate clients about specific problems as well as preventive measures and medicine. “Our focus is always to identify the contributing factors through a thorough assessment and correct each of the problems to encompass better overall function,” Pritoula said. The SOS Orthotics team consists of a Canadian board-certified pedorthist, kinesiologist and support staff, all of whom are experienced veterans with a sincere com-
mitment, professional/ product expertise, and service excellence. The business offers a variety of services to treat and address all lower extremity problems, including toe splints, compression therapy/stockings, custom/non-custom orthotics (footbeds), footwear and footwear modifications, along with a variety of knee and ankle braces. “Using the different ‘tools in our tool box,’ we continually provide positive treatment outcomes for a variety of sport, trauma, or general lower extremity
SOS ORTHOTICS OWNER TREVOR Pritoula works a new scanner unit at his Comox business. He is pictured with client Ozzie Vezina.
with College of Pedorthics of Canada and The Pedorthic Association of Canada. To learn more about pedorthics, visit http:// www.pedorthic.ca/ or http://www.cpedcs.ca. SOS Orthotics is located at 110-2100 Guthrie Rd. Call 250339-5892. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Evening and weekends available by appointment only. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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COMOX VALLEY RECORD COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Joanna Ross Editor: Mark Allan Ph: 250-338-5811 / Fax: 250-338-5568 / Classified: 250-310-3535 A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
Habitat helping humanity Of all of the efforts to create low-income housing, relieve homelessness and help the working poor, is there one better than Habitat for Humanity? More than its glib motto – a hand up, not a handout – Habitat is a brilliant concept that has spread from its roots in Georgia to become an international organization. It has built, rehabilitated, repaired or improved more than 400,000 houses worldwide, providing safe, decent and affordable shelter for more than two million people. In Canada alone since 1985, it has dedicated almost 1,800 homes. There are 72 affiliates in 10 provinces and two territories, including the Vancouver Island North branch, which includes the Comox Valley and Campbell River. The region’s next build will be at 1580 Piercy Ave. in Courtenay, the one after that will be in Campbell River and then it’s back to Piercy to add more units. The concept’s brilliance begins with buying properties with sub-standard or unlivable buildings. Salvageable material from their ‘deconstruction’ goes to Habitat ReStores, which sells it, then plows the money into new builds. Candidate families are screened for suitability. Performing 500 hours of ‘sweat equity’ such as helping with deconstructions helps to qualify them for an interest-free mortgage. Because families must pay off their homes, they have a sense of ownership rather than entitlement, which means they take care of their homes better than most renters or people who have had their homes given to them. Habitat’s families can run into the NIMBY (not in my back yard) syndrome, but these are hardworking people with low incomes who deserve a chance. People who understand how Habitat works get behind it – such as local realtors Ronni Lister, Harmony Dyck and Richard Verrier. Mayor Greg Phelps of Courtenay is a staunch supporter. How about you? For more information, call the ReStore at 250334-3784 or visit habitatnorthisland.com. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Record Question of the Week This week: Eighty-four per cent of respondents so far say the Compassion Club in Courtenay should be allowed to keep helping people ease their debilitating pain. If you wish to join the debate, visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. A Village of Cumberland V meeting Tuesday was to reconsider The Big Time Out in Village Park. Watch www.comoxvalleyrecord. com for an update.
If the father of fatally stabbed James Denton is right, too many young people are circulating through the Comox Valley armed with knives.
Protesting councillors lauded Dear editor, I would like to support the three Courtenay councillors who practised their own form of civil disobedience by standing up for those who voted for them and walked out of the council meeting that was about to ram through a decision made in a closed door meeting of the Comox Valley Regional District board. The CVRD board seems to do a lot of its business behind closed doors and have not learned the lesson that the best public policy is made under the glare of public scrutiny. In all the letters on the subject of the homeless shelter I have never read one that said the shelter was not needed. The main bone of contention is its location. In every jurisdiction that has successfully built a shelter there is an open public process when it comes to sitting. In this case the CVRD board, who are not elected by the people of Courtenay, made an arbitrary decision without engaging the public of Courtenay. Only two of the eight politicians who were in that closed room when that decision was made were elected by the people of Courtenay and because it was made in a closed meeting of the
CVRD we, the voters of Courtenay, will never know how those two voted. The process is fatally flawed and flies in the face of the democratic principle of representation by population. The three councillors who stood up for the people of Courtenay simply wanted to start this process over, this time engaging the people of Courtenay in the decision. The site chosen does not fit the Official Community Plan of Courtenay nor does it conform to the zoning bylaw of Courtenay. The CVRD should respect the public process that is inherent in those documents. Care facilities belong in the public/institutional category of the OCP and should be in the PA-1 zone of the zoning bylaw, not the Commercial category of the OCP and C-1 zone. The CVRD’s consultant should have known that. A few people have pointed to the old Courtenay Junior School site as a better location for this facility. Its designation happens to conform to both the OCP and the zoning bylaw. We all know it was bought to build a new RCMP office but when you look at the site it is
almost 12,000 square metres, which is twice as big as the existing RCMP station site. Does the new RCMP station need twice the area? Can we not find the 1,500 square metres that the proposed homeless shelter site would occupy on this site? It would still leave a site that is 10,500 square metres for the new RCMP station. Alternatively, the proposed shelter site could be used by the RCMP for some of its community outreach programs like victim’s services or community policing creating space for the shelter on Harmston Avenue. This is only one possible option that could be reviewed if the siting process was restarted and opened up to public process by the elected representatives of Courtenay. Courtenay has recognized that it is probably the right jurisdiction for the shelter, since it houses the other services that are logically linked to the shelter’s population, but please leave it to the citizens of Courtenay and their representatives to find the best location within our boundaries. Wayne White, Courtenay
Will our hospital provide services? Dear editor, The two-hospital non-solution for the North Island cannot do the job. Cannot provide acute-care services; emergency, surgical, ICU services that a 21st century $600,000,000 hospital should provide. There are simply not enough specialist nurses, physicians and allied professionals on the North Island and/or the ongoing dollars to maintain dual services.
We waste countless hospital days and allow patients to languish waiting for “care” in their home hospital when the coverage and staffing are not available. The two-hospital solution will perpetuate this problem. A regional hospital would solve that problem. Hospitals are not needed to provide the vast majority of “health care services” — daycare, home care, polyclinics,
extended care, family practice, outreach psychiatric mental health and addiction services are clearly the best practice. Our $600,000,000 needs to be spent on a plan with services, not on bricks and mortar. Dr. Phil Luke Editor’s note: Dr. Luke says his letter was written with the encouragement of his emergency medicine colleagues at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Comox.
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New hospital site worse than first Havoeur SAY Y Dear editor, I moved to the Comox Valley in 1970, and over the next 10 years, kept hearing about the “second crossing,” which 12 or 13 years later became the 17th Street Bridge. In 1986 I returned and for the past eight to 10 years, I have listened to the rumblings of a third crossing — wherever and whenever? The latest controversy is the location for the new hospital and if in fact it could or should be one large facility for the North Central Island or two smaller ones (one each for the Comox Valley and another for Campbell
River). I don’t think it takes a member of Mensa to deduce that a larger, better-equipped facility within a 30- to 40-minute drive would better serve the vast majority of people between both communities. No. The NIMBY and LIMBY groups (not in my back yard/locate in my back yard) are too busy arguing to agree on anything. Then if that’s not enough, an area the size of what should be the parking lot is being considered in a location already having traffic problems.
My solution — a few years ago we (the regional district) were offered a 40-acre parcel of land free to build a new hospital near the new Inland Island Highway. Enough room to expand, have a large parking lot, chopper pad, and accessible to all within a reasonable driving time and distance. There were a few strings attached but it sounded quite doable. The present option of moving the chosen site a few hundred yards up the road by North Island College to a smaller lot makes even less sense than the first selection. Stop thinking two years
down the road and try thinking 20 to 30 years down the road. The deal-makers in the Comox Valley and Campbell River should get their heads out of the sand and think of the future patients instead of their own selfish egos. There is a job to do. Get on with it. Put your brains in gear, your mouths in neutral and your egos in park! Chances are the second coming will happen before any of these latest projects. My apologies to the church-goers in the community. Brian Lavigne, Comox
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Feline foster homes needed badly Dear editor, Three kittens were found abandoned in a box near a walking trail by a hiker and his dog. Only four weeks old and not weaned, the “Pixie” kittens would have died of starvation or would have become food for predators. What a cruel and senseless action! Why did the owner not try to find homes for them or contact the SPCA or Kitty Cat P.A.L.S.? Luckily, they were found just in time and are now thriving in the care of Kitty Cat P.A.L.S. This is not the only litter of kittens that was found abandoned. In 2011 over 150 kittens have been placed in foster homes by Kitty Cat P.A.L.S. Twenty-five per cent of them were abandoned by their human owners.
THESE KITTENS need to find good homes in which to live. This can be prevented by spaying a female cat before six months of age. Low-income families living in Courtenay may take advantage of “spay/ neuter certificates” available at the SPCA. Thanks to the City of
Courtenay, which has been proactive, low-income families are able to spay or neuter their cats for a portion of the cost. Kittens are coming in daily and foster homes are urgently needed. For more information
on the foster program, check out www.kittycatpals.com or leave a message at 250-218-7223. Claudia Naaykens, Comox Valley Editor’s note: Claudia Naaykens is the vice-chair of Kitty Cat P.A.L.S.
Praise for those who help the helpless Dear editor, I want to pay tribute to a group of young people who have, without fanfare or expectation of thanks, volunteered their time and their work to our community — the Food Not Bombs group. They have been providing a hot lunch in Peace Park for the homeless every Sunday afternoon for years. Sam, Graeme, Gretchen and Jason have
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Perhaps some of the critics of the homeless shelter could offer some productive help by donating their time, money and ideas to LUSH Valley. In the meantime, kudos to the wonderful Food Not Bombs young people who have made this a more caring community without much help from anyone else. Gwyn Frayne, Courtenay
JUST FOR THE record, even if it is not important to you, Obon had been going on at the Cumberland Japanese Cemetery for about 10 years now. In addition to this, the Issei ladies (first-generation immigrants) responsible have been having spring tea while doing the cleanup of the shrine at cherry blossom time. The first Obon they had was in 2001 or 2002. However, they stopped attending when the politicians got involved and the media shone a light on the site. We do still go when it is quiet just to say a prayer, offer some flowers and fruit, in the traditional fashion, and tidy up a bit if needed. The site has not been totally neglected even before the fence, plaque and photo ops. These Issei ladies have been doing this service for no other reason than it being a matter of respect. Something I might add appears to be in short supply in these times.
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THANK YOU! MUCHAS GRACIAS! There are not enough words in any language to express our heartfelt thanks for the sincere and caring help toward Sammy’s charity garage sale of July 23. First and foremost to the Pentecostal Church pastor and parishioners for use of the church hall, equipment and grounds for storage and for the sale day. To the church ladies who came on board and cheerily worked over many hours — you are true angels. To anyone who brought donations — we were amazed at the quality of the items, thank you. To those who worked over many hours to set up the items, post information and make requests of items to friends and neighbours, many hugs. Special thanks to Sam Biro who worked tirelessly behind the scenes and with the public the day of the sale as well as many days prior to the sale. Our hope is that the community will continue to support the Antunez-Marquez family during Sammy’s recovery and the family’s quest to remain in Canada and become Canadian citizens.
MANY THANKS TO to the businesses and individuals who have helped with Dawn to Dawn’s Making it Home fabric art panel fundraiser event. Brisk ticket sales and donations made our Market Day booth a success, and we are grateful for Home Depot’s contribution of paint and the supplying of packing materials by Courtenay Transfer and Driftwood Self Storage. Thanks also to the local papers for running our press releases, to the ticket outlets (Laughing Oyster Books, Zocalo Cafe, Comox Videos ‘n More, Home and Garden Gate in Cumberland) and to Zocalo Cafe and all three libraries for displaying the fabric panels. Finally, thank you to Sure Copy Centre for helping with poster printing costs.
OUR HEARTFELT APPRECIATION to the firefighters, RCMP and paramedics who responded after our car was rear-ended at Anderton and Idiens Way. Thank you for your promptness, concern and professionalism. Special hugs to the lady who was walking by and provided us with assistance. THANK YOU, COMOX Valley Record, for Under the Glacier. I get a few chuckles every time,
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Green Party gets lost in static about smart meters VICTORIA — The election of Elizabeth May as Canada’s first Green Party MP was supposed to be a breakthrough for environmental issues. Finally embraced by voters in the organic farming region of Saanich-Gulf Islands, May was given a mandate to change the political conversation about sustainable development, climate change and pollution. The breakthrough might even translate to the provincial level, where Jane Sterk is the latest of a line of B.C. Green leaders to toil in obscurity. It’s too bad they both threw away their scientific credibility last week, by chiming in with the tiny tinfoilhat movement and its trumped-up opposition to BC Hydro’s
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FLETCHER transition to wireless meters. May got the tinfoil ball rolling by decrying the use of wireless Internet. It might be contributing to bee colony collapse, she mused on Twitter, to much ridicule. Apparently she believes that using a computer connected by a wire keeps her free from the radio waves that surround us all. They are generated not only by computers, cellphones and smart meters but all sources of light, including the infrared light that accompanies body heat. May then cited the
Be more than critical Dear editor, The diatribe contained in the submission in your July 8 issue by a G. Reynolds makes a person wonder where this ‘holierthan-thou’ comes from. The simple fact that Mr. Reynolds doesn’t have the decency to at least show some respect for those he rebukes for whatever reason, identify who he is, and he need not be concerned by any one of them being ‘led by the nose’ as he ardently suggests should be their ‘want.’ Finally, I would
humbly suggest that Mr. Reynolds should consider being creative rather than critical; he just might like it. W. L. Finlayson, Comox
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much-hyped revelation that the World Health Organization has listed radio-frequency waves as a possible carcinogen. Radio waves such as those generated by cellphones and wireless routers were moved to a classification called 2B, which also includes such volatile substances as pickled vegetables. What this actually means is that health effects can’t be ruled out. It’s impossible to prove that something’s impossible. But after many years of study, the evidence that cell phones and such devices cause illness remains at precisely zero. With May alongside, Sterk called a news conference last week to demand a halt
to BC Hydro’s smart meter program. The first question from a reporter was, why are you reversing the BC Greens’ 2009 election platform, which called for installation of smart meters by 2012, followed by imposition of time-of-use electricity pricing to reduce consumption? Sterk expressed surprise, apparently having forgotten her own position from only two years ago. Political credibility takes years to build but only seconds to destroy. I attended the B.C. Green Party’s 2007 leadership convention at which Sterk was elected. It came after a long and divisive debate over whether cellphones could be
used at the meeting. They were finally policy discussion. Why is BC Hydro putting in smart meters? First, mechanical meters are obsolete and soon won’t be available. Second, B.C. is about twice as big as Germany. Finding, let alone fixing damaged power lines is a monumental task. A smart grid (much more than just digital meters) is not only self-assessing, it can be made self-healing, rerouting power to blacked-out areas when weather, transformer failure or vehicle accidents cut power. Do smart meters continuously communicate with a “mother ship,” as some claim? Do they record when you get up at night to pee? No and no. These are the kinds of nonsense claims that surround the smart meter issue.
BC Hydro says four to six transmissions from a smart meter to a local hub each day amount to about a minute in total. Radio wave exposure is equivalent to a half-hour cell phone call every 20 years. The British National Cancer Institute just published an extensive study of children with
brain tumours and exposure to cellphones. Like previous studies, it found no correlation. Somebody should send a postcard to the Green Party and tell them about it. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca twitter.com/tomfletcherbc.
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In a few short weeks, your child or grandchild may be heading off to university or college for the first time. Of course you’re anxious about how successfully they will take this next big step in their life — but you are not anxious about how you will pay for it because you’ve long planned for this day by regularly contributing to a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). Now it’s time to start putting that accumulated cash to work — and with the right withdrawal strategies, you can minimize the
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Please let’s vote Yes to extinguish HST Dear editor, I hate arguing over a tax cut, or a tax increase. What really matters to me is what we spend tax money on. Many safer cycling paths, or one big highway? Good preventive health care for all, or “tax cuts” to the businesses that profit by selling us overprocessed and worthless foods, and cigarettes, and booze, etc? Real action on
climate change, or misguided military expeditions across the globe? I also really hate the arrogance of a government that “bends the truth” (read: lies) when introducing the HST, and then uses my tax money to run ridiculous stick figure ads with more lies about said tax. Vote YES to extinguish the HST. Susan Holvenstot, Comox Valley
contributions. withdrawals to avoid leftovers. As the subscriber clawbacks. If there are still conto your student’s plan, You may be required tributions remaining you can elect to with- to refund some of the in the plan after your draw the income as an CESG grant money student finishes colEAP in the hands of if there are any earn- lege or university, you your student can use that — and that’s money as you As the subscriber to your the tax-wise wish. Transfer choice because student’s plan, you can elect to it to another your student’s withdraw the income as an EAP child’s plan or income is likely withdraw it for to be very low. in the hands of your student — your personal • Avoid and that’s the tax-wise choice use. w i t h d r aw i n g because your student’s income is An educacontributions tion can be likely to be very low. before your expensive — student begins and that RESP school. Otherwise, you ings remaining in your you started so many will trigger a repay- RESP plan after your years ago is about to ment of the CESG. student completes (or pay off. A professional • Spread out the leaves) his or her post- adviser can help you EAPs over the expect- secondary program. To make more of those ed length of the educa- avoid a potential CESG good decisions that tional program instead clawback, use up your will achieve financial of taking an all-at-once RESP earnings first. stability for you family lump sum. • Be sure you’ll have and a debt-free educaThis avoids burden- the money when you tion for your children ing your student with a need it. Before releas- or grandchildren. huge taxable income in ing an EAP, your RESP J. Kevin Dobbelsteyn the first year and takes carrier will require is a certified financial advantage of his or her proof of enrolment — so planner with Investors (presumably) lower get that documentation Group Financial Sermarginal tax rates over to your carrier as early vices Inc. His column a number of years. as possible. appears every Wednes• Make the right • Take advantage of day.
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