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LIEUT.-GOV. STEVEN POINT visited the Comox Valley on Saturday to officially unveil the Wall of Recognition in Jubilee Square, which depicts Canadian Forces, RCMP and merchant marines during wartime and peacekeeping operations. It was part of Market Day festivities. More photos, page 44. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK

Three Courtenay councillors walk out in protest Homeless shelter the issue

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Three councillors walked out of the Courtenay council chambers Monday in frustration over the matter of the proposed homeless shelter being located on Cliffe Avenue. Coun. Murray Presley had brought up a resolution to ask the Comox Valley Regional District to reopen the property search “for a more suitable site for the home-

less shelter” during the July 4 council meeting. A decision was postponed until after councillors had participated in a tour of shelters in Nanaimo and Duncan so they could make a more informed decision. When the resolution came back to the council table Monday, Presley asked council to postpone a decision until the next council

meeting, as Coun. Jon Ambler was absent. “The reason my original motion was deferred was to allow councillors and other interested parties to tour two facilities in Nanaimo and Duncan,” he said. “Coun. Ambler took the time to join the tour and visit both sites, and unfortunately he’s not here today, as he had family commitments in

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proper procedurally because if somebody doesn’t attend the next meeting, all we can have is a rotating series of absentees and it will never get voted on,” said Phelps. “That sets a dangerous precedent for us. We’ve never done that with any of our other decisions.” Couns. Presley, Manno Theos and Jangula voted to postpone the motion, but it was defeated when Phelps

and Couns. Ronna-Rae Leonard and Doug Hillian voted against postponement. “I cannot believe after all the times we have deferred items to accommodate other councillors, we will not do this for Coun. Ambler,” said Presley. “So after almost 15 years on council, this is the first I’ve had to take the decision of walking out in protest.” Jangula left council as well, and Theos soon followed.

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With only Leonard, Hillian and Phelps left, the meeting was adjourned before council got to any business on the agenda, as there was no quorum. Council has not deferred motions when councillors were absent, insisted Phelps. “Despite what’s been said here tonight, since I have been mayor, we have not deferred anything so that people can be present for a particular vote,” he said. The crowd spilled out of the council chambers, as councillors heard delegations for and against the Cliffe Avenue properties purchased for the homeless shelter. Roger Kishi from the Wachiay Friendship Centre, Anne Davis from the Comox Valley Transition Society and Brent Hobden from the Salvation Army spoke to council about the

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issue of housing and homelessness in the Comox Valley. All three were members of the previous regional district’s housing and homelessness standing committee. The standing committee was made up of diverse representation from various community organizations, plus elected officials. Through the discussions of the standing committee, Kishi understood that the process used to select the property that

ness here in the Comox Valley because a lot of us feel we’ve done a lot of navel gazing and report writing and it’s time to move to action,” he said. Marty Barbaro, who participated in the shelter tour, and Vashti Lehrle, a Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association (DCBIA) board member, presented a petition signed by 1,100 people opposing the location of the homeless shelter to council, as well as a letter from

the DCBIA requesting that an alternate site outside the downtown business area be found. The petition, which they explained was from concerned citizens, ratepayers, merchants, DCBIA members, commercial property owners, residents and Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce members, states that the signatories opposed the Cliffe Avenue address for the proposed development of a homeless shelter. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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VISITORS TO THE Portraits of Honour exhibit check out the mural (above). The official tour poster (below) also features an eye-catching design. The tour stopped at Marina Park in Comox on Sunday. PHOTOS SUBMITTED

Tour honours our fallen heroes Earle Couper Record Staff

It was a very special Sunday when the Portraits of Honour cross-country tour made a stop in the Comox Valley. Set against a harbour backdrop at Marina Park in Comox, the Portraits of Honour welcomed families of the fallen, service men and women, local dignitaries, civilians and some special guests. To the surprise of the crowd, country music recording artist Aaron Pritchett flew in specifically to perform a memorable musical tribute to the fallen, and also sang a beautiful rendition of the national anthem. “Speaking with Aaron after the performance, he described the portraits as overwhelming and very emotional, and was proud to have shown his support,” said Simon Forsyth, media relations officer for Veterans Affairs Canada, which supports the Portraits of Honour tour. “There were more than a few wet eyes,” at the event, noted one former serviceman. Local fallen hero Cpl. Andrew (Boomer) Eykelenboom’s mother Maureen spoke at length to the crowd about her son and the experience of being a family member as your

loved one leaves to serve their country. “I didn’t like the idea (of him going overseas),” she said, “but he said to me, ‘If not me then whom?’ and my worry was then mixed with pride.” All those involved — the many cadets in attendance, the local Canadian Army Veterans Motorcycle unit that escorted the Portraits of Honour convoy to the park, the celebrity guests and the families of the fallen — showed their love and respect for those we have

lost and those that continue to serve just by being present. Making the day even more memorable, the Seventh Book of Remembrance was at Marina Park for special viewing. This book, which is normally on permanent display in the Memorial Chamber of the Peace Tower in Ottawa, contains the names of all Canadian Forces members who have lost their lives during military service since Oct. 1, 1947 (excluding those commemorated in

the Book of Remembrance — the Korean War). “This was the first time a Book of Remembrance has ever left the Memorial Chamber for public display,” said Forsyth. He added that the families of three Canadian soldiers listed in the book were present for the viewing. Along with Eykelenboom, 23, represented by parents Maureen and Hans, were: Sgt. Prescott Shipway, 36, represented by sister Samantha Beausoleil and her husband Jason Beausoleil (both serving CF members), and Cpl. Jordan Anderson, 25, represented by father-in-law Tim McGrath. The Portraits of Honour is a mural created by artist Dave Sopha, which contains portraits of each member of the Canadian Forces who has lost his or her life in Afghanistan. A spokesperson said the national tour is making an impact on Canadians. “The outpouring of patriotism, emotion and support for our Canadian Forces is overwhelming. Donations are starting to roll in and that means we’ll be able to provide financial assistance to the troops and families who need our help,” the tour website notes. For more information on the tour, and to donate, visit www.portraitsofhonour. com. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Heed warning to avoid river Record Staff

A dramatic rescue Monday evening on the Puntledge River underscores BC Hydro’s warning to avoid the river this week. The Comox Valley RCMP, Courtenay Fire Department and the Comox Valley Search and Rescue answered a distress call at about 7:30 p.m. A man and two teen females were tubing on the Puntledge when overhanging branches severely cut the man’s leg and he lost his tube. One of the girls gave up her flotation device in an effort to get the male to medical services and the other girl made it safely ashore. After hours of holding onto a log, the other girl was rescued with the assistance of 442 Squadron. The significant recent rain along with the ongoing snowmelt has exceeded BC Hydro’s water inflow forecasts, says Hydro representative Stephen Watson. The Comox Lake Reservoir has risen approximately 30 centimetres the past two days, he said Sunday afternoon, raising the possibility of water free-spilling over the Comox Dam. Through this Sunday, BC Hydro advises people to avoid the Puntledge. With the approach of August, BC Hydro is normally in full water conservation mode with the Puntledge River base flow around 16 cubic metres per second (m/3) or lower. This year, river flows from Friday to Saturday

have been around 32 m3/s in consideration of river recreation, increasing to about 50 m3/s from Monday to Tuesday, and to 110 m3/s on Monday nights to allow BC Hydro to control water levels given the very high snowpack. This week, BC Hydro must change that schedule by releasing up to 110 m3/s of water from the dam during the day and night to control reservoir levels. BC Hydro has not released such a high volume of water so late in the summer in 48 years of recorded data. The water releases downstream may be good for whitewater kayaking. The only days this week where non-kayaking river recreation may be possible, such as tubing, is Wednesday and Thursday when BC Hydro must back off its water releases below 32 m3/s for summer chinook migration. Late last week, snowpack measurements were showing snow to water equivalent of 1,050 mm versus the normal 150 mm level for the time of year. That’s about 700 per cent of normal. “We are about to set a record for the amount of snow so late in the summer,” Watson said. After this week, BC Hydro anticipates going back to the schedule announced on July 7 that advises the public to be cautious if you decide to enter the Puntledge River from Monday to Thursday in the upper river, and from Monday to Tuesday below Powerhouse Road, until mid-August.

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School district chair not running again this year Lindsay Chung Record Staff

School board chair Susan Barr will not seek re-election this November. Barr announced Friday that she is returning to school in the fall to pursue a Master in Public Health degree from the University of Victoria. “As a strong advocate of lifelong learning, I am looking forward to taking the next step on my own journey,” she said in a press release. Barr began exploring her educational options late last year and decided to apply to the program this past January.

Upon being accepted into the program, it became clear to Barr that she would not be able to juggle her education, family, a fulltime career in health care and her duties as an elected school trustee, Barr explained in the release. “It has not been easy in either of my two terms to maintain the voice of the public in public education,” she said. “Constantly shifting provincial government mandates, combined with personal agendas at the local level have sharply contrasted with what families in the Comox Valley say they value in public education. “My first priority has always been to represent what families say they need. I believe the public deserves no less from anyone they

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“I’m really impressed with the people we have working in our schools. The teachers and (education assistants) we have are really topnotch. I think I knew that before because of my own kids ... but I would say a highlight for me was to learn more about how great these people are. We should be really proud of the people we have working in our district.” As a trustee and board chair, Barr has

had the chance to attend various conferences, and she has learned that many districts across B.C. have the same issues. “For me, what that shows me is some of the challenges we have locally are felt throughout the province,” she said. “For example, a huge challenge is when the provincial government has some kind of mandate they download on us, we need to cut programs ... that’s not unique to us.” One thing Barr has found is that the Comox Valley’s Aboriginal Education Council (AEC) is unique. “I was amazed that throughout our province, educational opportunities for aboriginal students are not anything like what we do here,” she said. “The AEC is an absolutely amazing group. They are a standalone group ... the board can’t take

any credit for what the AEC does. Provincially, I see we have something really amazing and special in that group and how they handle aboriginal education here.” Barr says interpersonal issues between board members and between trustees and senior staff are also not unique.

“We’ve had some interpersonal challenges on both boards I’ve been on ... provincially that happens, too,” she said. “I still say despite the problems we’ve had in this term, we’ve still accomplished wonderful things in this district, and I don’t regret a day of it.” writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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to fill, but I can see you have big feet,” he joked. Bolster, who was born in Guelph, Ont., and joined the Canadian Forces as a radio technician in August 1978, told the group he was “truly honoured” to be selected as 19 Wing Chief. “My thanks to Col. Benninger and the senior Air Force staff for giving me the opportunity to once again join the wonderful team at 19 Wing,” he said. “I am so proud to be included

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As he said goodbye to 19 Wing, Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Young was visibly touched when he received many thoughtful, personal gifts from wing members. Young, who has been the Wing Chief since June 2009, handed over the reins to Chief Warrant Officer David Bolster Friday during a change of appointment ceremony. “You can really tell when someone is truly and genuinely wellliked,” Wing Commander Col. Jim Benninger noted during the ceremony. Young is headed to Ottawa to serve as chief of the Canadian Forces’ Information Management Group, and while he looks forward to his next assignment, he was sad to leave. “My heart feels heavy as I’m about to leave 19 Wing,” he said. “These past two years, I’ve had a chance to work alongside some of the best professional military and civilian employees. Our mission was not always easy to fulfil, but it is because of the 19 Wing leadership and its people that we were able to face all situations and tackle them head on.” Young expressed gratitude to the Air Force leadership for giving him the opportunity to serve 19 Wing, and he thanked many people for their friendship and support. “To you all, thank you all for your time, your support and your

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Thousands of people expected in city’s downtown Cars will cruise Saturday night followed by show Sunday Record Staff Shiny chrome, glossy wheels and a rainbow of colours will fill the streets of downtown Courtenay, as the Comox Valley Classic Cruisers celebrate their annual Graffiti Bash. The club is celebrating both their 25th anniversary, and the 25th anniversary of the bash, said Fred Tutt, club president. “Saturday night will feature the cruise around the Valley, and will end at Simms Park with Chevy Ray and the Fins playing live ‘50s music,” he noted. On Sunday, the club

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is organizing a pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m., with registration for the show — which is spread throughout downtown streets — closing at 11 a.m. “We are hoping for about 350 participants, with an average amount of 5,000 to 8,000 people coming downtown,” Tutt added. Both participants and the public are eligible for prizes. “There’s a wide variety of people who come check out (the cars),” said Tutt, adding he enjoys seeing the reactions to the cars, particularly from kids. “It’s amazing — they just love them, and you can just see their eyes are just popping out of their head. It’s a heck of a great opportunity to see some amazing cars, and to come visit downtown Courtenay.”

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Nation of Cambodia‘has been written in her heart’ Lynda Drury at Filberg Lodge Gift Shop on Saturday Carol Sheehan Special to the Record

The Filberg Lodge Gift Shop will be transformed this Saturday by an exhibition of Cambodian silks from Lynda Drury, a local entrepreneur and fair trade importer of fine silk accessories. Drury’s story has many dimensions. After years of teaching part time at North Island College and running a community development consulting business, Drury felt it was time for a change. A founding member of Courtenay’s World Community Film Festival in 1990, Drury was soon impressed by a Cambodian documentary about the silk industry. She fell in love with the beauty, colour and creativity of silk. True to the festival’s avowed purpose, a “fierce light of compassionate activism that seeds social change” resonated within her. She began to dream big, which resulted in a radical, life-altering decision to form a business that combined social justice, working with people from different cultures, a passion for silk, and a love of travel adventures. “The rest was written in my heart,” she writes, “and Cambodia was calling. All that was required was to show up and commit all of my savings, time and inner resources to the project!” Obvious risks aside — working overseas must take into consideration the obstacles of different business practices, global weather catastrophes and unpredictable markets — Drury launched Floating Stone Enterprises and made her first trip to Cambodia in 2005. She went armed, not only with knowledge and training, but also with conviction and a strong ethical foundation. From the beginning, Drury purchased from suppliers that ran small-scale business enterprises, cottage industries, and self-help organizations. She focused on buying from Cambodian businesses that worked to enhance the well-being of others — businesses that act as contributors

LYNDA DRURY (LEFT) and Kong Chim attend a Korea/Cambodia trade show in Siem Reap, Cambodia. A CAMBODIAN VILLAGE silk weaver works at right surrounded by children. to their communities. That’s only part of the story. When you check Drury’s blog (floati n g s t o n e s i l k s. c o m / the_silk_blog) you will discover three words used over and over again: relationship, heart, and generosity. Drury had to challenge herself with how to make an import business work and stay true to her values that centred on not taking advantage of the impoverished circumstances of the Cambodian people who are her business associates. Her goals and policies had to take in account the permeable membrane that exists when two cultures meet — the sharing of both good and bad features of each society. “Floating Stone Enterprises is about people, building relationships and community,” she explains. “We live in a global community but we seldom

have the opportunity to understand much about the lives of the people who work very long hours for very little money to bring us beauty and adornment.” For seven years, Drury has worked primarily with two suppliers. One woman, Kong Chim, lost a leg to a landmine at the age of 12 and now trains people with a range of disabilities, including other survivors of landmines, to work for her. Drury’s second associate, San Vannery, is a passionate designer who loves to work with silk. Though she’s a young mother, Vannery also works for a non-governmental organization travelling all over Cambodia working with women’s issues such as abuse, HIV AIDS, and gender awareness. Drury’s collaboration with San Vannery and Kong (and their families) brings Drury to Cambodia twice a

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to stop looking for personal adventures and gain and find ways to help my friends with health, education for the children, prosthetic devices to assist them in walking without pain. “I need to be able to help in ways that make me worthy of the constant kindness of my Cambodian friends. I need to stay in integrity and not get lost in the banal commercial values and ‘imperatives’ of our culture.” You’re invited to visit Drury at the Filberg Lodge Gift Shop this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Lack of government accountability irks coalition Meeting this Thursday at Florence Filberg Centre

“No matter where you turn and no matter what the issue, governments have stopped listening to the people,” says Kel Kelly, a spokesperson for the group. “We are coming together to say that the growing partnership

democratic life.” The group has formed to educate the Comox Valley public on the long and proud history of peaceful direct action, specifically in The Comox Valley British Columbia, and Peaceful Direct Action on the responsibility Coalition will hold a of citizens in a democpublic meeting racy to take and media event a strong, this Thursday We are coming together to peaceful evening at the say that the growing partnership stand against Florence Filberg governments between governments and Centre. when they The coalition corporations has gotten lose their is comprised of completely out of hand and accountabila variety of ity to the is now threatening Canadian local organizapeople. tions with one democratic life. “It doesn’t Kel Kelly common bond. matter any They are all more whethfed up with the lack between governments er you are right, left, of accountability by all and corporations has centre or anywhere levels of governments gotten completely out else, if you are a “little to the citizens they of hand and is now person” — an average threatening Canadian citizen — you have serve.

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Nurvo accepts new post Anja Nurvo, the chief administrative officer for the Village of Cumberland, has recently submitted her resignation. She has accepted a position with the Township of Esquimalt as their new manager of corporate services. She will start with Esquimalt after Labour Day. On a personal note, she is excited about relocating with her family to

the Victoria area. Professionally, she is looking forward to working for a larger municipality of 17,000 residents and becoming a part of their management team. Anja has been CAO of Cumberland since 2007. Council will make a decision in the near future on recruitment for a replacement. — Village of Cumberland

tion on the subject. The Filberg event will be to release a statement, signed so far by seven Comox Valley organizations, to provide some brief presentations on why the groups have united and to announce a

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HMCS QUADRA COMMANDER Peter Kay handed over command of the ship in a traditional naval ceremony to incoming Commanding Officer Michael McCormick Saturday morning during a change of command ceremony. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK

HMCS Quadra busy these days patience during this summer’s training session and hope you are able to find the time to visit during one of its graduation parades or attend its performance of the Ceremony of the Flags on Aug. 1 during the Comox Nautical Days or Aug. 10 in Cumberland. — Royal Canadian Sea Cadets

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Is summer vacation starting to lose its lustre? Are the kids looking for something to do? Then come on over to the Pandamania Vacation Bible School at St. Peter’s Church in Comox. This annual summer day camp for children aged four to 12 runs from July 25 to 29. Each day, from 9 a.m. until noon, children are invited to join in the fun with great games, creative Bible stories, fantastic snacks and wild music. This year’s theme, Pandamania, takes us to the bamboo jungles of China in search of Giant Pandas. It’s going to be great to learn

Cadet training others in Vernon Emma Dube is a member of 1726 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in Comox who is training other cadets this summer in the Okanagan. Cadet Dube is a senior cadet employed as a staff cadet to assist with the training program. Cadets enrolled in band courses focus almost exclusively on music training to improve their skills with their chosen instruments. During the summer, more than 1,100 army, sea and air cadets from Western Canada will spend up to six weeks in the Okanagan Valley training centre. — Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre

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Kids’ activities at museum The Courtenay and District Museum is offering an educational summer of children’s activities Mondays to Fridays until Aug. 26. The museum’s Kidscamp day programs invite children between the ages of five and 12 to experience a variety of classes that will engage and inspire, as a well as provide a refreshing perspective of science, nature and paleontology. We offer programs both inside the museum and outdoors.

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tices and 385 out of 389, or 99 per cent, of the Quality/Standard Dimensions.” The surveyors, in their report, commended Glacier View Lodge for the active engagement of its board, longservice staff and large volunteer base. They noted its strong foundation and roots within the local community and its link to management services from St. Joseph’s General Hospital. The surveyors were impressed with Glacier View Lodge’s strong focus on person-centred

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them. Remember, classes fill up fast, so sign your children up today for an experience that will highlight their summer. Registration is available at the museum, located at 207 Fourth St. in downtown Courtenay, and by phone at 250-334-0686. For more information on program content and available dates, visit our website at www. courtenaymuseum.ca. — Courtenay and District Museum

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It’s all downhill for soapboxers Familyoriented activity scheduled for Saturday It’s happening again! Young people racing cars on public streets at 15 kilometres per hour over the speed limit and spectators just smiling and cheering them on. How could this type of activity happen right here in the Comox Valley? It happens every year at the Comox Kiwanis SoapBox Derby. Up to 50 youngsters aged six to 13 race side by side at speeds up to 42 km/h in their own hand-built Soapbox Derby cars. In past years, police have issued a ticket (jokingly) to the winning driver for excessive speed in a school zone, as the event is staged on Noel Avenue in Comox, from Torrence Avenue down the hill to Brooklyn Elementary School. Are you fed up with this sort of activity on our public streets? Well the kids who participate sure are and well fed — the Kiwanis Club members cook hamburgers and hot dogs and serve ice cream and drinks to all the entrants at no cost. The derby racers all receive a trophy for entering and another bigger trophy if they win or place in their age group. This year marks the 26th anniversay of the annual Nautical Days Soap Box Derby. It was started in 1986 by the Kiwanis Club of Comox on a narrow, gravelshouldered road in a heavily-treed area of Comox, and yes, it is still in the same location, surrounded by subdivisions and new houses and a nice wide paved street with sidewalks. How time flies when you’re having fun. To enter the races, a Derby Go-Kit must be purchased and a car built maintaining a standard set so that all participants have an equal chance of winning. The kits are built by Almetal Company of Winnipeg (http://www. mts.net/~derby/index. html), the wheels and steering gear are supplied, as well as patterns, creative ideas and designs about how

THE COMOX KIWANIS 26th annual Nautical Days SoapBox Derby happens this weekend, a week ahead of the main Nautical Days festivities. to construct a car. This is an excellent family-oriented activity, with children and parents working together to build and finish a safe, good looking race car to enter and compete in the Nautical Days Derby on Saturday. It’s always exciting to see our young people (drivers) interacting with each other and their family members (pit crew) as they compete for the top spot and the beautiful trophies supplied by the Kiwanis Club. For information and kits, call 250-897-8408 or e-mail comox. kiwanis@gmail.com. — Kiwanis Club of Comox

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Going swimming? Don’t go alone. This is the sixth in a series of articles on water safety leading up to National Drowning Prevention Week, July 16 to 23. Most drowning victims can swim. According to the latest statistics from the Canadian Red Cross, 69 per cent of them were doing so when they drowned. A more revealing statistic, however, is that nearly half of them were swimming alone. As part of its campaign to raise awareness of water safety, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) wants to dispel the myth that “good swimmers” are always able to take care of themselves if they get into trouble in the water. “More than 20 years of drowning data shows that most drowning victims were competent or even strong swimmers,” says Jennifer Zbinden, manager of recreation programs for the CVRD. “Nearly 500 people drown every year across Canada, and year after year, more than 40 per cent of them are alone when they drown.”

All of this supports one of the CVRD’s key tenets of water safety: never swim alone. “Even with strong swimmers, anything can happen,” she says. “You could get a cramp, get caught in a strong current or hit your head during a dive and lose consciousness. If there’s no one there to help you, or at least call for someone who can, you’re done.” Water safety is a key component of all CVRD swim lessons, with the “never swim alone” mantra reinforced from the earliest levels on up. “Learning how to be safe in and around the water is just as important as learning how to swim,” says Zbinden. “When children learn to identify the risks early on, they tend to not participate in unsafe activities that can lead to drowning. That’s why swim lessons are so important.” Research cited by the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention found that participation in formal swim lessons can

reduce the risk of drowning among young children by up to 88 per cent. “For children especially, the number one rule is that there always needs to be an attentive adult present,” says Zbinden, noting that most children who drown do so during the momentary absence of a caregiver. Toddlers, she says, should never be more than an arm’s length away from an adult while in or near the water. But swimming with a “buddy” isn’t a rule that’s limited to children. “Every year we hear about adults who were swimming alone, often after drinking. They run into trouble and drown. Every swimmer needs someone nearby who knows where they are and is watching out for them.” Registration is now open for summer swim lessons at the CVRD’s aquatic centre. For a complete schedule, visit www. comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec. To register, call 250-3349622 ext 2.

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SPORTSLINE IN THE ZONE The Comox Valley Cardinals PeeWee AA Rep team is hosting the Vancouver Island Zone baseball tournament this weekend (July 23-24) to determine the two teams from the Island that will advance to the Provincials. All games are at Aspen Park (2250 Bolt Ave., Comox). Joining the Cardinals are teams from Oceanside, Duncan and Nanaimo. Action Saturday has games at 12 p.m. Oceanside vs. Comox, 3 p.m. Duncan vs. Nanaimo and 6 p.m. Nanaimo vs. Oceanside. Sunday’s games go at 10 a.m. Comox vs. Duncan, 1 p.m. Duncan vs. Oceanside and 4 p.m. Nanaimo vs. Comox.

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Kabush denied record 8th national title It was a one-two finish for Vancouver Island riders in the Elite Men division of the 2011 Canadian Mountain Bike Championships in Canmore, Alta. on Saturday. But not the one Geoff Kabush had been hoping for. Tofino native Max Plaxton of Victoria created the biggest upset of the two-day championships by winning the Elite Men’s title and stopping Courtenay native

Kabush of Victoria on his quest to make history. The 34-year-old Kabush had a chance to accomplish something no other Canadian mountain biker has ever done — win a record eighth national title. But Plaxton took top spot while Kabush finished second. Kabush remains tied for the most Canadian titles with retired seven-time women’s national champion Alison Sydor,

an Olympic silver medallist and another Island-trained mountain biker. Plaxton sped away in the early moments of the race and kept perfect control and composure the rest of the way to win in a time of 1:38:28. Kabush finished 1:41 back. “It feels great. I wanted the jersey for a long time,” Plaxton said. “I’ve put in a lot of efforts in

the last two weeks, so it’s pretty amazing. You work hard and it pays off. Its extra special since I had a lot of friends here to watch the race,” said Plaxton, racing for Team Specialized Racing USA. “I treated this race just like any other race. I’ve beaten Geoff in every other race in North America this season. I treated it just like any other Pro XCT’s this See RECORD, page 18

TO THE MAX Elite Athletics is presenting a Max Speed Soccer Camp from Aug. 15-17 with coach Sharon de Goede and two local soccer stalwarts. Pene Hughes (full ride soccer scholarship to NCAA Div. 1, first team All-American, Sports Woman of the Year) and Max Maund (Canadian Inter-University Sport All-Canadian, Atlantic University Sport Rookie of the Year, selected to Whitecaps Prospects team 2008) will join de Goede (Canadian national track coach, NCAA Div. 1 university coach, Canadian Olympic coaching team) at the camp. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Comox Valley track and is for ages eight to 18. The camp focus is on soccer skills, drills, strategies, mental preparation and nutrition with emphasis on speed and running technique. Players should bring soccer cleats (optional), training shoes, lightcoloured, loose-fitting clothing and hat, bathing suit, towel, sunscreen and lunch or snacks. Registration and payment is by e-mail at info@eliteathletics.ca or call 250-338-8580. Cost is $50 which includes team camp photo, water and wrap-up barbecue.

ALL DOWNHILL The annual Mt. Washington Downhill Skateboard Race is set to go Saturday, July 23 at the bottom of the hill. The race will start at 10 a.m. and is expected to go until around 4 p.m. Spectators are welcome and the chain-up area at the base is available for parking. More information is available at mountwashingtondh.com.

GREAT SHOWING Local youth soccer teams represented the Valley well at this year’s Provincial championships. The Vipers U14 boys won gold, the Evolution U18 girls won silver, and the Red Strike U13 squad enjoyed a great weekend. Check out their stories online at www. comoxvalleyrecord.com by clicking on the Sports link.

CORRECTION The Comox Valley Glacier Kings open the 2011-12 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League regular season Sept. 9 on the road against the Peninsula Panthers, with their first home game Sept. 10 against the Panthers. Incorrect dates appeared in the Friday, July 15 edition of the Record sports section. For team and league updates, check out www.vijhl.com.

IT WAS A great day of Late Model racing for Brandon Carlson (left), seen here chasing down Rory Smith. Carlson set a track record in qualifying and won the Thrifty Foods 150-lap main event Sunday at Saratoga Speedway. PHOTO BY LESLIE MCKELLAR

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After a two-day battle with the weather, the ASA BC Late Models finally ran their 150-lap main event on Sunday afternoon, marking the first time in 15 years that Saratoga Speedway has raced on a Sunday afternoon. This event was sponsored by Thrifty Foods, who supplied a shopping cart full of great groceries to the 50/50 winners. The night started strongly with six Late Models qualifying under the previous track record. The best time went to #14 Brandon Carlson who set a track record of 14.980. The B dash was won by #76 Tyler Clough (Victoria) and the A went to #33 Dave Hemrich (Ladner). Hemrich carried his winning ways into the B heat, fighting his way from the back to take

the win. Local driver #20 Bart lead and never looked back. SecSmith fought off the field in the ond went to Geoff Morris, who led A heat to take his only win of the 110 laps of the race, third to #25 evening. Brent Morris, fourth to Hemrich The 150-lap main event started and fifth to #16 Rory Smith. at 3:05 p.m. and lasted 45 minThe Island stock cars and utes. Car #16 Rory Smith led Bomber cars also raced. The for the first 45 laps. Bomber dash went Car #52 Geoff Morris to #24 Charlie AckSPEEDWAY along with his brotherman, and the er Brent, Carlson and Hemrich Stock car dash went to #32 Aaron all made their way to the front on Wilkie. The two classes combined lap 46, sending Smith into fifth. for the heat and main, with #98 From there Morris spread his Brian Clutchey winning both. lead for 118 laps of green flag racApproaching the halfway point ing, which is a record at Saratoga of the Saratoga racing season, Speedway. the points races are heating up. A caution on lap 132 dimin- Car #01 Kevin Lawrenuk leads ished Morris’ huge lead over the the Hornet division with 1,454 field. Lap 145 saw some drama points. Second is #02 Daryl Cahill unfold; #2 John Ross, who has with 1,228 points followed by #21 been a lap car for the whole race, Gord Fraser with 1,221 points, slowed down on the back stretch #08 Daryn Cahill with 1,059 and right in front of the leader Morris. #07 Brandon Phillips with 830 Carlson, who was running second, points. snuck by on the inside to take the Car #17 Brad Dimitrov leads

the Hornet B division with 530 points. In the Crash to Pass division, #72 Travis Stevenson holds a 145-point lead over Dan Kemp. Third place is held by #01 Jeff May with 783 points, fourth is #40 Cam Edward with 751 points, and fifth is #37 David Cates with 727 points. Car #28 Andrew Buchanan leads the Roadrunner division by 211 points over #25 Andrea Cannon. Next is #53 Kevin Noble with a comfortable 129-point lead over #8 Brad Purdy. Car #32 Dano Bryant rounds out the top three with 463 points. EXTRA LAPS This weekend’s racing will feature the first appearance of the Island Mini Stocks ... the Dwarfs cars, IMCA Modifieds, Bomber cars and motorcycles will also be on the card ... the ASA BC Late Models next race event will take place on July 30-31 at Penticton Speedway …

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Cyclists welcome return of Vertigo While the best cyclists in Europe are tackling the hardest mountain passes in the Tour de France this weekend, the best cyclists in B.C. will be undertaking the most demanding climb on the Island – Mount Washington. “After a three-year hiatus the Comox Valley Cycle Club and Trail Bicycles are excited to announce the revival of Vertigo, the Mount Washington Hill Climb,” an event spokesperson said. On Saturday, July 23, cyclists are invited to come and take on one of the toughest hill climbs in B.C. Whether you are just an avid cyclist looking to test

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cent and some sections as steep as 13 per cent, will certainly provide the challenge. The fastest time

up the hill in recent memory was recorded by Trevor Connor during Vertigo 2007. He climbed the scenic route to the top in a blistering 47:47. “It looks like a new record may be set this year with a group of young Comox Valley cyclists, such as Nigel Ellsay and Jordan Duncan, who are just back from Road Nationals with exceptional fitness,” the spokesperson added. Although this is a Regional Level Event with Cycling BC upgrade points on offer, all cyclists are welcome. All Cycling BC categories are available for men, women and junior cyclists, with juniors racing

only the last 10km up the mountain. Registration opens at 10 a.m. at the start line on the corner of the Duncan Bay Main and Strathcona Parkway just off the Inland Island Highway, with the race getting underway at noon. The race wraps up when the last racer crosses the line at the Mount Washington resort, with tons of draw prizes from Trail Bicycles. For more information check out the Comox Valley Cycle club at comoxvalleycycleclub.blogspot.com or stop by Trail Bicycles at 1999 Lake Trail Rd. in Courtenay. – Comox Valley Cycle Club

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and didn’t feel any added pressure. It’s pretty good to be consistent every month – something I’ve struggled with the previous years. I am finding I am developing as a rider,” concluded Plaxton, who won the U23 Canadian title in 2005, and twice the junior title in 2002 and 2003. Kabush, riding for Team Maxxis-Rocky Mountain, went on to finish second, followed by Derek Zandstra of Trenton, ON. “Obviously, winning the title the previous six years, my goal was to come and win again, but it wasn’t the case,” said Kabush, a two-time Olympian and World Cup tour veteran. “I felt pretty good, but didn’t have the answer to Max as he was super strong

today. Before my races, I always think about who my competition is, but I’ve just been doing my job. “The racing has been going well, the training has been going well. I was confident heading into this race, but I can’t control what the other guys are doing. Max spent some time at home and brought his A-game here and he achieved his goal, so credit to him,” gracefully commented Kabush after the race. Kabush is Canada’s greatest mountain biker with seven Canadian titles. He won his first Elite title in 2002 and then went on to win every Canadian championship race from 2005 to 2010. He and Plaxton might be teammates at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England.

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Canadian Red Cross Society HELP Client Care/Front Desk To provide front line assistance, in person or by phone, to clients recovering from injury or surgery who require the loan of medical equipment for up to three months. Time commitment is one three (3) hour shift a week (9:30am - 12:30pm or 12:30pm - 3:30pm)Monday through Friday. Contact: Vincent Woodrow - 250-334-1557 Email: vincent.woodrow@redcross.ca Disaster Management Volunteer It is the responsibility of the DM Volunteer to: •Become familiar and work within the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross; the Red Cross Disaster Management HR policies and procedures; and within the Society’s Code of Conduct There are many volunteer positions within the DM program in North Island. This may include one or more of the following activities: Before a Disaster: •Helps to build volunteer capacity in the North Island •Delivers emergency and pandemic preparedness information to the public •Coordinates and engages in fund development activities •Attends emergency planning meetings on behalf of the Red Cross •Provides information about the Disaster Management Red Cross program to the community During a disaster: •Serves as liaison to Emergency Social Service teams and other agencies •Provides personal disaster assistance to individuals and/or families who have been affected by a disaster and who do not meet Provincial guidelines •Confirms need for and delivery of goods After a Disaster: •Confirms need for & delivery of prepositioned or donated goods •Provides recovery assessment and assistance to individuals and/or families who have been affected by a disaster Hours of volunteering can be fixed or flexible. Emergency First Aid and CPR certification can be provided after application process is complete. Contact: Carmen Christiansen - 250-334-1557 Email: carmen.christiansen@redcross.ca Comox Nautical Days Festival Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are needed for the 53rd Annual Comox Nautical Days Festival, July 30 - Aug 1. Park set-up July 29th 3pm-7pm. Parking, Kid’s Zone, Information Booth, Runner, Floater. Take down Monday, Aug.1 4pm - 8pm and Tuesday, Aug.2 8am - 10am. Contact: Bob McQuillan - 250-338-1120 Email: ravensjourney@shaw.ca

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Comox Valley Meals On Wheels Drivers Drivers needed to deliver meals to home bound clients. Contact: Bill Thomas - 250-703-2222 Email: bill_thomas@shaw.ca Comox Valley Transition Society Volunteer child minder Volunteer child minders are needed at Lilli House, our transition house, to care for the children of residents while their mothers attend appointments. Contact: Heather Ney - 250-897-0511 Email: cvts-ed@shaw.ca Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Filberg Festival – July 29th – 31st In need of volunteers to help out in various areas: • Greeters • Kids Area • Ticket Takers • Recycling Garbage • Perimeter Access • Cash/Ticket Sales • General Schleper and others… Volunteers will receive a free pass for the Festival & an invitation to our Volunteer Appreciation BBQ following. For more information: Contact: Sue Medley, Volunteer Coordinator (250)339-2715 Glacier View Lodge Society Hostess Our dining room hostesses porter residents to and from the dining room, serve coffee and tea, visit with residents, and encourage residents who may need prompting to eat their meal. Swimming Partner Swim Partners work one on one with residents to engage in a supportive swim session. Program occurs twice a month, typically on a Monday afternoon. Contact: Liz Friis - 250-338-1451 Email: Liz.Friis@sjghcomox.ca L’Arche Comox Valley Volunteer We are looking for people to participate with core members in painting, beading, candle making and being human. Yes that is right! We would love to have some volunteers just BE. To sit and visit with people who drop in or want to participate in any of our activities. Contact: Claire Donovan - 250-334-8320 Email: orc@larchecomoxvalley.org

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Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts s

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99 Each

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per lb

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49 Fresh Chicken Drumsticks

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250gr

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398ml

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4$ for

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2$ for

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2$ for

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5 2$ 7 For

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200-225gr

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2$ for

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99 2 $

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99 3

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3 $5

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for

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Mexi-Snax

227gr

220gr

255gr

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All Natural Tortilla Chips

2$ for

2 $5 for

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for

Rosenborg

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160gr or 300ml

125gr

200gr

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550gr

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530gr

Bag Chocolates

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1.75lt

McCain

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156gr

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99 3

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International or Crescendo Pizza

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Aquafina

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McCain

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118-157ml

Hellmann’s

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414ml

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dressing

500gr

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280gr

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for

2$ for

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425gr

398ml

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4$ for

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3$ for

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2$ for

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4lt

5 2$ 7 For

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200-225gr

Selected, 180-210gr

2$ for

Lipton

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4 99

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Filled Pasta 300-350gr

Triple Chill Cake

99 2 $

for

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99 3

Minute Maid

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Orange Juice 1.75lt

3 $5

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for

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Mexi-Snax

227gr

220gr

255gr

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Plus Applicable Fees

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2$ for

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Rosenborg

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125gr

200gr

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550gr

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530gr

Bag Chocolates

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1.75lt

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156gr

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Ice Cream

99 3

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Gold Seal

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Baked Beans

5 2

118-157ml

Hellmann’s

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Mayonnaise

Flaked or Chunk Light Tuna

510gr

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Gold Seal

414ml

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dressing

500gr

Kraft

Cheez Whiz

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280gr

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Rosemary or Tuscany Style Ham

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Olympic Cream Cheese Organic, 250gr

3000 Earth Balance Buttery Spread Original, 425gr

5000 Kozy Shack Refrigerated Pudding 624gr

5000 Green & Blacks Chocolate Bar 100gr

3500 Huntʼs Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce 398ml

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199

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329 1 99

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Bakery Fresh

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2$ for

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for

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Filberg Festival has art, music, food – and fun Revenue from tickets, on sale now at Thrifty Foods and online, help to run park all year long Immerse yourself in Canadian arts, crafts, music, food and fun at the 29th annual Filberg Festival in Comox from July 29 to Aug. 1. The money raised from the Filberg Festival provides the funding for the maintenance, operation and restoration of the Filberg Lodge and Park. The Filberg Gardens are open to the public year round and require extensive maintenance, and the Filberg Lodge needs constant preservation. The music Some of this country’s finest musicians will travel from near and far to entertain you. Friday — Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, one of the finest rootsoriented bands in North America; Blues Panel Concert featuring Eric Bibb, Lester Quitzau, Little Miss Higgins and Tim Williams; The Marigolds, three ladies from Ontario, Gwen Swick, Suzie Vinnick and Caitlin Hanford, who specialize in angelic harmonies and gutsy playing. Saturday — Eric Bibb, with rich sensitive vocals and a fine fingerpicking technique; House of Doc, a musical family known for intricate harmonies and a rocking down home delivery; James Keelaghan, the poet laureate of the Canadian folk and roots music world; Lunch At Allen’s, an extraordinary musical revue with a deep respect for the art of songwriting. Sunday — Barney Bentall, world-class songwriter and troubadour; Dustin Bentall, whose songs show a wisdom and insight beyond his years; Mae Moore, whose music has appeared in major movie soundtracks and hit television shows. Blessed with an artist’s eye, she has recently released a new album and a companion art book; the Russell Jackson band; formerly BB King’s bass player, Jackson plays his own distinct brand of the blues. Monday — Michael Kaeshammer, the gifted boogie-woogie and jazz piano player; Steve Dawson, the very accomplished multi-instrumentalist; the Great Canadian Songs Concert featuring Jake Galbraith, Todd Butler and Valdy. PLUS: the Clover Point Drifters, Duane Steele, Paul Gellman, the Rakish Angles, Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart, Sue Medley and more ...

The art The Filberg Festival features some of this country’s finest artisans. There will be 130 artisans showcasing their juried work of ceramics and pottery, clothing and textiles, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, photography, sculpture, wood, soaps and lotions, specialty foods and more at the festival Wandering throughout the Filberg Park exploring the crafts booths nestled in the gardens and amongst the trees is a very fine way to spend the day. In the Lodge, our featured guest artist this year will be Coral Barclay, who grew up on Vancouver

Island and paints the most wonderful landscapes full of light and colour. The Filberg Festival is a family-friendly festival presenting four days of entertainment for the whole family from July 29 to Aug. 1 at the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox. Tickets are now available at all Vancouver Island Thrifty Foods locations or until July 22 at the Filberg Festival website. For more information about the music, and the more than 100 juried craft booths, visit www.filbergfestival.com or phone 250334-9242. — Filberg Festival

THE SWEET HARMONIES of the Marigolds (above) plus the rich, sensitive vocals of Eric Bibb and dynamic piano playing and crooning of Michael Kaeshammer (right) is all part of the 2011 Filberg Festival in Comox.

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Campbell‘best-kept blues secret’ Blues fans are in for a treat when Ron Campbell and the bLUES bUSTERS hit Joe’s Garage on July 29. A talented multiinstrumentalist and songwriter, Ron has been playing professionally for over 40 years, and has opened for, or shared the stage with, a multitude of great talent including April Wine, Gary Fjellgaard, Buckwheat Zydeco, Shane Yellowbird, Pat Steward (Bryan Adams, the Odds), Steve Briggs (Bebop Cowboys), Roy Forbes (UHF, Bim) and Dave Woodward (Powder Blues). Ron was also selected by Mae Moore as a songwriter delegate to the BC Festival of

RON CAMPBELL WILL get down on some blues July 29 at Joe’s Garage.

the Arts in the recent past. Of local note, Campbell still plays Sam Hurrie’s original dobro guitar, and performs regularly with Sam. Many will remember Sam as the host of the popular blues jams at the Waverley Hotel. “Sam and I go way back,” says Ron. “It was he who originally turned me on to the Delta blues, which I’ve been playing ever since.” Ron keeps a busy schedule writing, recording, producing, teaching guitar, as well as playing over 100 gigs a year with three working bands: • Sam Hurrie Trio (drums, vocals); • Por El Amor de

Zorro (keyboards, vocals); • bLUES bUSTERS (lead guitar, vocals, songwriter). Campbell has released four fulllength indie CDs, and his songwriting and guitar playing have received great reviews and accolades from across Canada and the U.S. Don’t miss what Chris Mathews of Network Pacific records calls “Canada’s bestkept blues secret ... powerhouse blues delivered with style and attitude.” Tickets at Bop City Records. Kitchen opens at 6:30; show starts at 8:30. — Ron Campbell

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August and arts fine mixture Comox Valley Art Gallery offering fun programming next month This August at the Comox Valley Art Gallery, it’s time to create, dance, act, paint, sculpt, animate and get messy. Every day is jampacked with art camps and courses for children, youth and adults in the performing, digital and visual arts. There’s something for everyone. Aug. 2 to 6 is performance arts week. Whether you’re aged five to seven, eight to 12, or 18-plus, you can explore dance, theatre, singing and improv with Jade de Trey. Be active, make noise and be silly while learning about expression through movement and voice. The kids’ camps are week-long, and the adults get one fun-filled Saturday. Aug. 8 to 13 is digital arts week. To start, the weeklong Green 3D Anima-

tion camp for ages nine to 13 is all about learning about technology and the environment at the same time. Gilles Toupin will help you master hightech film equipment like green screens, video cameras and the latest animation software. Then, on Saturday students aged 18 and older of all experience levels will create their own personal website that will be fully functional and easily maintainable by the end of the day. Aug. 15 to 28 is two weeks full of visual arts. From Aug. 15 to 19, kids aged seven to 13 will explore every type of visual art imaginable in Camp Creativity with Samantha Garstang. Paint, sculpt, photograph, collage, write and collaborate in this all-day, weeklong camp.

Then from Aug. 25 to 28, students 18 and older will break through creative blocks with Caroline James in Free Expression Painting. Sign up by calling the Comox Valley Art

Gallery at 250-3386211. For more information, visit the Education tab of the CVAG website at www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com. — Comox Valley Art Gallery

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Two photographers have found images in light For the month of July, Zocalo Café and Gallery on the corner of Cliffe Avenue and Fifth Street in Courtenay is hosting an exhibition of

photographic Images of Light by Comox Valley photographers Christina Nienaber-Roberts and Keith Roberts. The couple aim,

ANELA KAHIAMOE PERFORMS Thursday at the Elks Hall in Courtenay.

Elks club host to Kahiamoe This Thursday, Anela Kahiamoe charms the Elks’ stage. Kahiamoe feels blessed to have made a living as a full-time, self-taught musician since the age of 17. He recorded his first album in 1978 with the Group Island Band. Their song El Dorado hit the No. 1 spot in Hawaii while the band was on tour here in Canada. Kahiamoe has provided accompaniment for the likes of Eric Clapton, Yvonne Elliman (of Jesus Christ Superstar fame) and the Valley’s own Sue Medley. He has performed in concerts in the U.S., Canada, China, Japan, Korea and Guam, for Grammy and Juno Award winners. Over

the years, he has lost count of the number of recordings he has contributed to. In the early 1980s, Kahiamoe worked his dream job, bringing joy to people aboard ships that provided sunset dinner cruises. This was a gig that would last for more than 20 years. Kahiamoe currently lives here in the Comox Valley, gigging and teaching guitar. Take the opportunity to watch Kahiamoe work his magic in our own little corner of paradise. The music begins at 7:30 p.m. and is by donation. The Elks’ Hall is located at 231 Sixth St. (across from the Atlas Café). For more information, call 250-3342512.

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with their work, to share their deep love of and communion with the natural world, as well as their passion for travel and photography. Both have the uncanny ability to capture light in nature in a way that comes alive on canvas to provoke a deep resonance within the viewer. Their photographic images and artwork have been included in exhibitions in South Africa, the Sultanate of Oman where they both worked as geologists in the 1990s, as well as in the U.K. where Keith hails from — and in Victoria and Vancouver. They have also had a number of their images published internationally and received commissions for their pen and ink drawings for books and calendars. Most of the images in this exhibition were taken in Seal Bay Park, although a few are not local. One, Angel in the Lane, was taken in the botanical gardens in Pietermaritzburg – the capitol of Kwa-Zulu Natal, where Christina was born and lived until graduating from the University of Natal in 1975. This image creates a response for most viewers even before reading the inscription on the canvas, which tells a little of the story behind it: “Love is All There Is… (Last words of Miep Nienaber-Luitingh, July 2002). This photograph was taken by Christina NienaberRoberts straight after sprinkling her mother’s

ashes.” The reader’s eyes are drawn through a natural cathedral of majestic plane trees to what reminds one of a diffuse stained glass window of an angel. This image also adorns the cover of

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(nee WATSON) Jan. 16, 1951 - July 11,2011 Colleen passed away after years of bravely struggling with health issues. She was born and raised in Cumberland, moved to Ladysmith in 1979 with her husband Rob and their 2 children. In 1998 Colleen and Rob moved to Nanaimo where they have resided for the past 13 years. Colleen was predeceased by her parents Jack and Lorraine Watson. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years - Rob; daughter Kristi/Carl Dashwood; son Ryan; grandaughters (her special angels) Jordyn and Kayla; sister Noelle/Tony Piket; brother Ray/Annette Watson. She also leaves behind many Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins; Robâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom, Marg Poole and family, and her special sisters â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Crazy Eightsâ&#x20AC;?. There will be no service at Colleenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request. A private family Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her name to the charity of your choice.

Born in Toronto in 1945, Gary and his Mom moved to BC when Gary was an infant. He spent his teens in the Okanagan, and then made his living in the film lab business in Vancouver. He retired in 2007, then he and Beth moved to the Comox Valley. Gary had a razor sharp and observant wit that delighted his friends and family. When he was able, he enjoyed fly fishing, golf and photography, and was always an avid reader. A private family memorial will be held at a fly fishing river. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association.

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December 2, 1981 - July 14, 2011 It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, brother, husband, father and grandson, at Good Hope Cannery in Rivers Inlet. He will be forever remembered by his dearest partner Susan, daughter Olivia, parents Jack & Sue, and sister Emma. An open house will be held on Thursday, July 21 from 4-8 pm at the home of Jack & Sue Beeching, 1479 Comox Ave, Comox, BC. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to a trust fund that is being established for Aaronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter Olivia Beeching at the Royal Bank on Ryan Rd, Courtenay, BC.

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MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical ofﬁce & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126.

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HELP WANTED

ALBERNI COMMUNITY & Women’s Services Society is seeking a Full-time Executive Director to lead our agency as we work to achieve our vision to Break The Cycle of Abuse, through providing wrap-around services for individuals and families impacted by violence. You are a strong leader with a proven track record in areas such as Human Resource Management, Revenue Generation, Marketing and Public Relations, amongst other things. Your resume will demonstrate this clearly. You will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing operations and growth of ACAWS by planning, organizing, leading, and administering all agency activities, programs and operations, and by providing the linkage between the organization, its staff, and the Board of Directors. You will be able to ensure high-quality, ethical, efficient, accountable and effective client-centered services. We are looking for a candidate who: - Has a University Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field, plus at least five years’ directly-related work experience, or an equivalent Has a clear understanding of the dynamics of abuse and violence - Has the ability to develop effective relationships with all stakeholders - Believes strongly in a social justice approach to client services. Please send a Cover Letter and CV in confidence to: ACAWS Board Chair 3082 Third Avenue Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2A5 Or by email to: office@acaws.ca Or by fax to: 250.724.7113 By 4:30 p.m. August 15, 2011 A job description is available by emailing office@acaws.ca.

TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certiﬁed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456. TWO, TWO, Two years in one. New Heavy Equipment Certiﬁcate program at GPRC, Fairview campus. Receive 1st and 2nd year HET Apprenticeship technical training. Intense hands-on shop experience, Fairview, AB. Affordable residences. 1-888-999-7882.

Firearms Training & C.O.R.E. COURSE STARTS: July 22, 6-10pm July 23, 8am-noon

Two pieces of ID required.

PART time Sales Associate required by TAB IMPORTS, downtown Courtenay. Experience in retail sales, merchandising and customer service are required for this position. Familiarity with the furniture and home decor/giftware industries would be an asset. Please apply in person with your resume & a handwritten cover letter to 285 - 5th Street, Courtenay. Motor Truck Partsman or Parts Trainee required for permanent employment. Must have a mechanical knowledge and be computer and keyboard literate. Reply to: George Bailey. Bailey Western Star Trucks Inc. Campbell River, BC 250-286-1151 employment@baileywesternstar.com

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BURGER KING Courtenay is currently hiring Full-Time Food Counter Attendants. Mature candidates & students welcome to apply. Must be ﬂexible and able to work various shifts incl. days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. Wages $11.35 per hour. 2751 Cliffe Ave.

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ROAD CONSTRUCTION CUMBERLAND ROAD BETWEEN 8TH STREET FITZGERALD AVENUE INTERSECTION CONTINUING WEST TO 10TH STREET AND HARMSTON AVENUE, CUMBERLAND ROAD TO 8TH STREET

Trafﬁc Delays

BUSY GM Dealership in Squamish has an immediate opening for a qualiﬁed GM Technician. Send resume to denise@greggardnergm.com

Fuelled both by product innovation and acquisitions, we are dedicated to responding to our customers’ needs while constantly reviewing our operations to remain a low-cost and efﬁcient processor.

COURTENAY- F/T early Dayshift & P/T weekend Janitor needed for high security building. Security clearance process will be initiated before hiring, check will include personal family & associates. Transportation a must. (250)334-1885.

Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of products of the utmost quality, including cheese, ﬂuid milk, yogurt, dairy ingredients and snack-cakes. Our Courtenay Plant is looking to expand the team! Seeking a team player with a great attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit:

Engineer / Millwright – Courtenay, BC 4th Class Power Engineer with Journeyman Millwright ticket. This position is responsible for the routine/preventive maintenance and trouble shooting of the manufacturing and building equipment, including low pressure Boiler and Refrigeration equipment.

DRIVERS WANTED Kyte Delivery Service has openings for mature, reliable drivers with own small car. Must be willing to work Mon/Sat day shift. 250-334-9210

Must be available to work shift work, holidays, and weekends, on call.

GRIFFIN PUB is hiring for: Part Time Dishwasher/Prep Cook. Please apply with resume to 1185 Kilmorley Road, Comox.

To apply for this opportunity or for more information please email your resume and covering letter HRBCresumes@saputo.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

DISCOVERY COMMUNITY COLLEGE.com

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

On Monday, July 25, 2011, the City of Courtenay Public Works Division will be performing underground utility upgrades and road maintenance, along Cumberland Road from Fitzgerald Avenue to 10th Street and Harmston Avenue from Cumberland Road to 8th Street, weather permitting.

If you are a critical thinker, customer driven and possess strong entrepreneurial skills, Black Press wants to hear from you. Please send your resume by July 22, 2011 to:

The duration of work will be ten days, commencing at 7:00 a.m. until approximately 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, July 25 to August 05, 2011.

Bruce McAuliffe, President Black Press BC South c/o Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7K2 Email: brucem@blackpress.ca

To facilitate this work, interruptions to vehicular traffic flow will be experienced. Traffic will be limited to single lane with intermittent road closures, to avoid delays, motorists are advised to please use alternate routes if possible.

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HELP WANTED

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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

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

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Questions regarding this project can be directed to the Public Works Division at 250-338-1525. The Public is thanked in advance for their cooperation and patience during the construction times.

The Right Time is Right NOW! Choose from a variety of dynamic

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in our new state of the art computer lab. “Going back to college was one of the better decisions I have made. My experience at Discovery College has been an exceptional one.” Darshan Bains, Graduate Medical Dental Ofﬁce Assistant

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HELP WANTED Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. 2)Driller Blaster Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 HOME & GARDEN GATE has a Full Time and Part Time positions available. Looking for positive self motivated people to join us in our busy downtown location. Must have experience in retail or customer service. Managerial experience would be an asset for the Full Time position. Please apply with resume at 319, 5th Street, Courtenay.

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

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, July 20, 2011

HELP WANTED

RECEPTIONIST ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd is looking for a F/T Receptionist/Administrative Assistant. Responsibilities will include but not limited to: Answering a busy multiline switchboard, data entry, processing incoming and outgoing mail and couriers, generating work orders and purchase orders, general administrative duties as required. The successful individual will have an excellent telephone manner, be punctual and reliable, with a demonstrated ability to multitask in a busy environment. An office administration certificate or equivalent experience would be an asset. Please bring a resume including references to:

Nelson Rooﬁng & Sheet Metal Ltd.

3132 Grant Rd Cumberland, BC or contact@nelson rooﬁng.com Attention: Tia Tillapaugh

BUYING OR SELLING? Call 310.3535 CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

TRADES, TECHNICAL

ESCORTS

NEWSPAPER

CANADIAN Tire Fernie BC is seeking Red Seal Automotive Service Technicians to join our team in a very busy, positive, well equipped, growing Automotive Service Centre. Please contact Shannon Morton or Jason Hayes via phone @250-4234222 or Email shannon.morton@hotmail.com

STIFF? SORE? STRESSED OUT? Take time to unwind with a sensuous massage. Attractive & Experienced Certiﬁed Masseuse 250-339-4104

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. ROUTE #320 McLaughlin, Dingwall, Stafford & Rees Rd

ROUTE #656 Foxxwood, Islington, Highwood, Kingsley, Cambridge & Garston ROUTE # 632 Nootka, Tsimshian, Kwakiutl, Mahtmof, Koksilan & Nole ROUTE # 587 Arbutus, Alder, Balmoral, Comox Ave & Stewart St. ROUTE # 650 Highwood, Deal, Chester & Eastwick Cres.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

ESPRESSO LANE COFFEE HOUSE has a opening for P/T work. You are motivated, enthusiastic & love working with people. Position is for a Barista. Experience an asset. We offer a fun, positive work place & competitive wages. Please apply in person with resume #4, 2225 Guthrie Rd, Comox.

COMOX

School District 71 (Comox Valley) 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay B.C. V9N 7G5

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

SUPERVISION ASSISTANTS AT VARIOUS DISTRICT SCHOOLS. POSITIONS ARE ONE HOUR/DAY AND OCCUR DURING SCHOOL LUNCH HOUR. For more details about this job opportunity and how to apply, please visit our website sd71.bc.ca and click on jobs. Note that only complete application packages received through the makeafuture.ca website no later than 13:00 hrs on the closing date will be considered.

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BILLY D’S Pub requires an a P/T dishwasher. Please apply in person during non-peak periods.

MEDICAL/DENTAL

HELP WANTED

Western Forest Products Inc is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island delivering unique, quality products to our customers in a safe, sustainable environment. We are currently seeking fully experienced: • Chasers • Boom Man • Hooktenders • Grapple Yarder Operators • Landing Bucker • Loader Operators • Log Truck Driver • Front End Loader Dump Man Please forward resumes to: Operations Administrator, PO Box 220 Gold River, BC, V0P 1G0, Fax: 250-283-7222. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED PROPERTY WANTED for long term lease. Must accom. 2 sep. living spaces. 1-space must be ground level entry and be wheelchair acces. Call 250-702-2176 or 702-2179

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

WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS INC. – NOOTKA FOREST OPERATION

PERSONAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

Comox Valley Record Hours:

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

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 NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR required for growing Comox Valley business. The successful applicant should have CCNA, A and/or Network certifications. VMWare certification and/or experience is also desirable. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of current experience. Your role will be to support a variety of applications and approximately 60 end-users in both the local office and on remote job sites. Ability to prioritize and execute taks in a high pressure environment is essential. Proven analytical and problem solving abilities are a must. An important part of the job would be routine and proactive maintenance of the system to ensure a high level of availability and reliability. Our company is a leader in its industry, a desirable place to work and offers competitive wages and benefits. If you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Melanie Hiebert: melanie@torryandsons.com.

HEALTH PRODUCTS Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians

We are currently accepting applications for Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians. We have BC branches in Prince George, Penticton, Kamloops, Burnaby, Williams Lake, Quesnel, Nanaimo, Cranbrook, Vernon, Fort St John, Langley, Campbell River and a Yukon branch in Whitehorse. Parker Paciﬁc is an industry leader in heavy equipment sales & service. Since 1949, The Inland Group has grown to over 900 employees & 20 locations in North America. We are always seeking talented people to join our service team and enjoy a great career path. Send resume & covering letter stating locations of interest to Lori Willcox at lwillcox@ inland-group.com or Fax: 604-608-3156

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability beneﬁts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca 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. MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1877-776-1660.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

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

CLEANING SERVICES

250-897-1010

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

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WORK WANTED

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

NEED CASH TODAY?

PERSONAL SERVICES

CARPENTRY

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

COMPUTER SERVICES

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MOBILE COMPUTER TECHNICIAN Repairs ? Upgrades Installations

250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Virus and spyware removal Onsite service and pickup. Microsoft certiﬁed. $40 Hr labour.

Scott 250-890-0982

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WE seek an Administrative clerk to join our growing team.Forward resumes to stchadm@aol.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic or Apprentice Mechanic

P & R Truck Centre requires Full - Time Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic or Apprentice Mechanic for our Duncan location. Possession of an Authorized Motor Vehicle Inspection ticket would be an asset. Excellent Wage & Beneﬁt Package. Please e-mail resume to michele@prwstar.com or fax to 250-746-8064

STYLIST WANTED. Full/Part time. Some clientele preferred. 60-65% commission. True Dimension Hair Design. 1935 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $29/hour to $38/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

ELECTRICAL

HANDYPERSONS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

ACREAGE

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

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

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

Locally Grown Tomatoes for eating & canning, Strawberries,Raspberries, Blueberries avail. now. 338-7335.

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)

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

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 CERTIFIED CARPENTER. Kitchen, bathrooms, decks, etc. All your renovation needs. Emery, 250-218-0734. THINKING OF AN IKEA KITCHEN? I can design + deliver + install for you. 20 yrs experience call 250-338-3148

TEXAS LAND Foreclosures! 20/40 acre tracts. Near growing El Paso-Was $16,900 (USD) Now $12,900 (USD) $0 Down, take over payments,$99/mo. (USD) Beautiful views, owner ﬁnancing, FREE map/pictures.866-4840857 (US)

COMOX - 2 bdrm, Fridge & stove. N/S, N/P, avail. now $600/mth 250-339-2119 CUMBERLAND - 2bdrm, newly reno condo. new balcony. blinds, 4 app, Immed poss. NS. 250-338-8493

AUCTIONS

CAMPBELL RIVER

LANDSCAPING

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

“Serving Campbell River & Vancouver Island since 1967”

Thursday, July 21 » 6pm Entire 20' storage locker from a building contractor; load of tools to quality hardware, doors, new granite top vanity (double sink) too much to list, must check it out! French doors, Clausing metal lathe with acc and stand, diesel E65DRE generator, Yard Works 2150 generator, compressors, tires, lumber, import canopy, Honda gas compressor, ﬁshing gear, traps, electric motor, Woods deck chairs, 9'x13' Adlonco screen house, mates beds, leather couch set, fabric couches, love seats, table sets, cappuccino tall table and stools, coins, stamps, new jewellery.

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

JASON

Check out our website, for full ad. Viewing: Wed. 9-5 & Thurs. 9-6

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

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

CEDAR MANOR 463-12TH STREET TWO BEDROOM Freshly renovated suite – very nice – unique design. New designer kitchen. Quiet and well maintained building with mature adult tenants. Conveniently located just three blocks from downtown. Free laundry. Reasonable rent. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

TRADEWINDS 1600-1610 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM suite. Nicely renovated. Home-sized kitchen with new cabinets. Attractively decorated. Resident social room. Located just three blocks from centre of Comox and across from Filberg Park. Security entry and elevator. Quiet adult building. One Bedroom also available. Call Greg @ 250-3391222.

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

TWO BEDROOM with in suite washer/dryer. Very spacious - in suite storage and ensuite off large master bedroom. Full-sized kitchen appliances with dishwasher. Fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. Elevator. Secure scooter storage and charging. Resident social room. Security entry. No pets. Call John @ 250-7032264.

SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave.

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

OAKCREST 1155 Stewart Ave. TWO BEDROOM CORNER SUITE very attractive – bright and spacious with extra windows. Nicely renovated/1,000 sq. ft. Located in central Courtenay in a quiet, adult building. Well managed and maintained. No pets. Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

BELLE VILLA 560 15th Street ONE BEDROOM recently renovated. Ground level with patio/garden. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water and free laundry. Quiet, mature adult building. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

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

Scott 250-792-1668

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $100 Kitchen Table 48”x42”, extra leaf, arborite top. 4 chairs, upholstered seats, back & metal legs. $75. 250-871-1203 TOTAL GYM exerciser. Chuck Norris’s favorite. $60.00 OBO 250-703-0692

UNDER $300 2 TWIN beds, w/matt.& Cherry wood head/ foot board & rails. Inclds. some bedding. Ex. cond. $300. 250-338-5267

FOOD PRODUCTS 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.

FREE ITEMS FREE CANNING jars. All Sizes. Call 250-897-1690. FREE FRUIT size boxes & store boxes also large green bin. 250-338-2376

APARTMENT/CONDO

FUEL/FIREWOOD 20 YRD loads. Clean 2x4 ends for Firewood, cheap. Please call 250-334-9559. GET YOUR Firewood early!You haul $120/cord. Delivery $150/cord. 250- 218-2889

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

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1500 SQ. ft. retail/professional/whrs. Excellent location in Tin Town. Available now. $1500/mth. 250-334-4584

HOUSES FOR SALE

Coventry Brand couch & love seat, light green in very good condition. $350. 250-334-9581 FAST RELIEF the First Night!! Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. 1-800-7658660. www.allcalm.com RED ENVELOPE - Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95. Visit: www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or Call 1888-473-5407. 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.NorwoodSaw mills.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 $10,500.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1800-668-5422.

EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas ﬁreplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World! Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES

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

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!

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

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Call: 1-250-616-9053

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

LOTS

EASTMAN VIOLIN 4/4 model L100, 2008. Comes w/case, chin rest, bow, excellent cond w/new strings. $450. (250)338-6295.

31 LOT subdivision in Nanaimo now for sale, all view lots Mnt/oceans. Easy to build, Geotech is done. For more information contact (604)8895402 sandhu_p@hotmail.com

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

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Starting August 1st, 2011, we have brand new, beautiful 1 bedroom loft-style apartments and ground ﬂoor units with private entrances. Hydro, hot water and heat included. $750.00$725.00-$675.00/month + damage deposit. Must have minimum 3 previous rental/work references. No pets.

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS BCMOBILEHOMES.CA. New 16 wides from $69,900. Drywall and appliances included. 1-866-573-1288. 250-5732278. Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877976-3737 or 509-481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!

MOUNT Washington BC Fully Furnished 1, 2, and 3 bedroom Condos. Starting at $650 per month includes utilites, cable, gas, parking. Are you relocating, building or working in the area. Stay in the alpine, fantastic views, great mountain biking hiking, summer festivals. Stay 1 month or 5 Call us today1 866 707 0018 or visit us www.washingtonwaychalets.com info@washingtonwaychalets.com

ONE MONTH FREE. Huge 2 bdrms, view, Free heat & HW, Elevator. 250-334-4646. One Room Apartment: cable, internet, electricity included, private bathroom and entrance. Walk to shops, $450 per month call 250 792 1391 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. Apartments•Condos•Suites #204-1810 Lake Trail Road 2 bdrms, 1 bath, N/P. N/S. 2 appls. $675/month. Available Immed. #30-1575 Dingwall 2 Bdrm, 1 bath.4 appls, N/S, N/P. $750/mth Available Immediately 4D-851-5th Street 2 bdrm, 1bath, 5 appls. N/S, N/P. $775/mth Available Aug 1 W. COURTENAY, #102-1111 Edgett Rd. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, close to Schools, elec heat, grnd ﬂoor, 6-plex. Refs & Crime Free Agreement req’d. N/s, N/pets. Avail immed, $750 mo. 1-250-287-3087.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 490 SQ ft heated storage with 13’ entrance door. $340 mo plus GST & Hydro. Central location-Intersection of Anderton/Ryan Rd. Gated and secure. (Comox) 250-339-5900. COUSINS RD. Shop/Warehouse space. 1200 sqft (30x40’) Quick possession. 250-703-1644/338-7476

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 3-BDRM UPPER, Courtenay. Lrg yards, deck. Util & cable incld. $1200. avail now. Lease. (250)335-2757, (250)702-0749 COURTENAY- 1 year old duplex, 3 bdrms, 5 appls, hardwood ﬂrs, 1325sq ft. #1101500 Cumberland Rd. $1200./mo. (250)338-4710. COURTENAY - 3 bdrm 1.5 baths, freshly reno’d, fenced yard, close to schools, N/P. $1050/mth. Avail Aug 1st. Refs required. 250-740-5357.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS CENTRAL COURTENAY. 2 bdrm mobile home NP, NS. Refs req. $650. (250)339-7566

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BECKTON ESTATES 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath home, 5 appls, garage, fenced yrd.,N/S, small pet neg. Avail. Aug - 1 $1200/mth PUNTLEDGE PARK 2 story home, 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 6 appls, garage, gas F/P, partially fenced, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug 1 - $1,200/mth Close to Puntledge Park new 3 bdrm & den homes, 2 1/2 bath. 5 appls, gas F/F. garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug 15 - Oct. 1 $1,300/mth 3 BDRM RANCHER ON ACREAGE, 1 BATH, WOOD STOVE, SHARED HYDRO, MINUTES FROM COW RIVER/TRIAL, 15 MINS TO DUNCAN. 250-7493188

BEAUTIFUL KIN Beach area, Just renovated 1 bdrm suite, pro workshop below, on 2 acres of cleared land. Avail August 1. $950/mo. Call (604) 626-5823 or (604)626-7436. COURTENAY- 2 & 3 bdrm suites upper/lower. $875. & $850. Large covered deck, fenced yrd, priv prkg/entrance, shared W/D, wood/electric. No dogs. 250-338-6075. COURTENAY: WATER front, NP/NS, $1650+ utils. Avail. Aug. 1st. Call (416)968-1421. East Courtenay avail. immed. Shared ent./laundry. Private kitchen 3 bed, 2 bath, FP, F/S, DW. NS Ref. 250-338-6557 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

Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. Houses & Suites #11-951 17th Street 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls. fenced patio, fenced yard, N/S. N/P. $775/mth Available Immediately 350A Nim Nim 3 bdrm, 1 bath. N/P, N/S, 4 (shared laundry) appls. $950/mth Available Aug 1 2135 Meadowlark 4 bdrm,2.5 bath N/P, N/S, 5 appls $1400/mth Available 1 Aug 1981 Kelland Rd. Black Creek 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, N/P, N/S, 4 appls. $900/mth Available 1 Aug 4997 Spence Rd 2 bdrm, 1 bath, No pets, N/S. 4 appls. $900/mth AVAILABLE 1 SEPT

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PASTURE 30’x40’ barn, 6 acres pasture for rent, fully fenced. $600. (250)897-8008.

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COMOX, $400 mo room for rent. MATURE, quiet, n/s Close to QF & Hospital. Sept. 1st. 250-890-9477

APARTMENT/CONDO

PUNTLEDGE FAMILY HOME 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 6 appls, gas & wood F/P’s, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg w/ref. Avail. Aug 15 - $1300/mth

ROYSTON, SOUTH. Large bdrm for working person. Refs req’d. Laundry & housekeeping. Avail now! 250-335-3337.

COMOX 1 & 2 BDRM Apartments, next to St. Josephs. Basic cable & hot water included. Two rental references. Sorry no pets! 250-339-0131.

COMOX. SEMI-COUNTRY setting. 2-bdrm, 1.5 baths, carport, shop. Avail now. NP/NS. Ref’s. $900. (250)339-0270.

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SHARE COURTENAY oceanview home w/ health care professional.$500. 250-338-9968.

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TOWNHOUSES

SUITES, LOWER

MOTORCYCLES

TRUCKS & VANS

BEAUTIFUL BASEMENT suite, Comox. 1 large bdrm w/lrg closet. Large living room, storage, near bus. NP/NS. Ref’s. Avail end of Aug. $645. incld utils. Call 250-339-0270.

‘06 Honda CRF 50 - $700 ‘04 Honda CRF 80 - $1,500 ‘06 Honda TRX 90 Quad - $2200 All in excellent running condition. Call (250) 3311870.

1966 FORD 3/4 ton ﬂat deck. Very good condition. $1500. obo. (250)339-5243.

SUITES, UPPER

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TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 2 bdrm,& 2 bdrm + den, 2 baths, 6 appls, custom ﬁnishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug 1+ 15 and Sept1. Rents from $1,100/mth. ARGO COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, basic cable & hot water incl., N/S. No pets. Avail. Immed. and Aug. 1 - $700/mth. Call Res.Mgr: 334-8602 LORELIE APTS 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, N/S. No pets. Avail. Immed. - $650/mth COMOX DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath on a quiet cul-desac, 5 appls, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg. Avail. Aug 1 - $1,100/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg. N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug 1 &15 $800/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 4appls., balcony, res. pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed.- $750/mth. Call Res. Mgr. 218-3736 CTNY DUPLEX 2 bdrm,1 bath, F&S, carport, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg. Avail. Sept. 1 $775/mth BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 4 appls, balcony, new paint & ﬂooring, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug 1- $775/mth PARK PLACE MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls,patio, gas F/p (gas incl), N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept.1- $775/mth WALK TO COLLEGE 2bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept.1 $825/mth

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

COURTENAY, 2 bdrm, F/S, private entrance, avail Aug. 1, $850 mo, 250-897-4476.

GOLF carts/utility vehicles gas and electric,clearance priced at CartsplusBC.com click Summer Sizzler Sale 1866-886-6893

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

17’ Bigfoot Trailer $6000 1986 Sleeps 5 Shower Toilet Fridge freezer stove dbl prpn dble battery furnace 250-286-3039

COURTENAY. 2 bed, 1 bath 17th st, $800/month laundry onsite, 9 min walk to safeway ------------mlangleym@hotmail.com

97 F250 HD XL Turbo Diesel, New rear tires, th wheel hitch, trailer hitch, 235,000km. $9000 871-8485/338-3534

UTILITY TRAILERS Car Dolly $500 or best offer. Call 250-218-9583 or 250-3395941

Time for a NEW car?

APARTMENT/CONDO

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WANTED TO RENT RETIRED woman needs small house or cottage with garden space. 250-752-6253

TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

ROLL-N-LOCK, 6.5” sliding Tonneau cover, ﬁts boxes 6.5 or less. Purchased in 2009, $400 obo. (250)338-1702.

AUTO FINANCING FREE CASH back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or bad credit call Stephanie 1-877792-0599 DLN 30309. Free delivery. www.autocreditfast.ca. WANT A vehicle but stressed about your credit? Last week 23 out of 27 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. Receive a $500 Gift Card. 1-888593-6095.

CARS 2003 CHRYSLER Concord. 1owner, 133km’s. Sunroof, good tires, brand new condition. $5000. 250-338-8140

SPORTS & IMPORTS 1990 MIATA- new top, excellent cond, low mileage, runs like new, hard top included $5500. Call (250)287-8198.

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APARTMENTS / CONDOS

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

SOUTHVIEW MANOR

2 bdrm lower unit located in secured entrance building; close to all amenities; nicely maintained suite; laundry facilities located on each floor of building; n/s; n/p; $725/month; avail July 1

ULVERSTON MANOR

2 bdrm lower suite in centrally located Cumberland apartment block; features new paint, flooring, secured entry, 2 appl, & on site coin-op laundry; N/S; N/P; for immediate possession; $675/month

TUNNER GARDENS

Experience 35+ living in this beautifully manicured complex! Property features 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appl & gas fireplace, patio, garage, & much more. N/S; small dog may be considered with deposit; $1100/month; avail July 1

TOWNHOMES

BEAUTIFUL COMOX TOWNHOME

Beautiful 2 level townhome in small, picturesque, adult oriented complex located near tennis courts & in walking distance to downtown Comox. Features 1475sqft, inc. large master suite, 2nd bdrm, 2 baths, 6 app, gas fireplace, & garage; enjoy all day sun on semi-private patio area; avail July 15, w/ possibility of early poss; $1300/month

PINE PLACE

Spacious 3 bedroom townhomes include 5 appl, & are ideally located near schools & all amenities; lower level features kitchen, dining & living room areas; upper floor contains bdrms, bathrm, & in suite storage; avail July 15; rent from $1050/month

HOUSES FOR RENT

EXECUTIVE COMOX HOME

Just a jaunt to the beach... beautiful 4 bdrm, 2 bath home features large double garage, wrap around deck w/ ocean & mountain views, & lovely pond; low maintenance landscaping; near hospital & all amenities; N/S; $1500/month; avail Aug 1

ZERKEE PLACE, EAST COURTENAY

Beautiful two-level family home in East Courtenay offers 1700+ sqft living space & is located on quiet cul-de-sac; features 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, alarm system, & easy to maintain landscaping; small dog may be permitted w/deposit; $1300/ month; avail Aug 1

FARQUHARSON DRIVE STUNNING VIEW!

Beautifully laid out family home features stunning views, 3+ bdrms, 3 baths, 5 appl, immaculately landscaped yard, large laundry room, & double car garage; upper level all laminate, incl. livingroom w/ gas f/p; lower level includes spacious bonus room w/gas fireplace, & walk out to back yard; small pet may be considered w/deposit; avail Sept 1; $1400/month

TRACKER PLACE

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Beautiful 2000sq ft 4 bdrm Comox home incl. 2 balconies, double car garage, 6 appl, 2.5 baths, & spacious laundry room; kitchen features beautiful cabinetry & stainless appliances, & opens to dining & livingroom. Also features built in stereo system with controls in all rooms, hardwood flooring, & cable hook ups throughout. Avail Sept. 1; N/S; N/P; $1300/mo

SCOTT ROAD COTTAGE

Beautifully renovated 1 bdrm cottage features 4 appl, & is located on dead end street w/amazing views & only moments to ocean; If you’re looking for tranquil & rustic, this is for you! Avail Aug 1, w/possibility of early possession; N/S; N/P; $800/ month

SAND PINES DRIVE, COMOX

2 bdrm new construction home features 970sqft, master w/ ensuite, 6 appliances, all walking distance to beach; small dog may be considered w/deposit; $1000/month; avail July 15

SAND PINES DRIVE, COMOX

Just moments to the beach with many fabulous features! 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appl, sunroom, Japanese style teahouse, & pellet stove; enjoy deer & squirrels from the deck; small dog may be considered w/deposit; $1200/month; avail July 15

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EXCEPTIONALLY maintained lower 1 bedroom suite, private patio area, 2 appl.& shared laundry, located on quiet cul-desac; close proximity to schools, College, Aquatic Center, and all amenities; N/S & N/P; $650/month incl. heat & hot water; aval.Aug.1

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BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

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

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

250-334-3078 WILLOW ARMS APARTMENT

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

1252-9th St, Courtenay

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

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

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS 1015 Cumberland Road, Courtenay 2 Bedroom apartment available in clean, quiet building. Adult oriented. Manager on-site. Close to downtown with bus stop out front. House cat accepted with pet deposit.

Call Sharon 250-334-9717

RUTHERFORD MANOR

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

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

PINES APARTMENTS 1055-10th Street, Courtenay 1 & 2 bedroom suite. Completely renovated in adult oriented building with secure entry and elevator. Rent includes heat, hot water, basic cable, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. Coin laundry onsite. No pets. Security Deposit and 2 rental references required. For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR 200 Back Road, Courtenay 1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique ﬂoor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.

Call Sharon 250-338-7449 CONDOS

EDGETT MEWS

Quiet townhouse complex conveniently located in West Courtenay features corner unit with living down & 2 bdrms up; 5 appl, semi-private patio, & covered carport; N/S; N/P; $825/ mo; avail Aug 1

PACIFIC COURT

BEECHER MANOR 1045 Cumberland Road, Courtenay 1 & 2 bedroom condo available in quiet, well maintained building. Ideal for Seniors. Close to downtown. Bus stop out front. Small pets accepted.

Call Sharon 250-334-9717

1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay 2 bedroom suite available August 1st in clean, quiet bldg with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.

In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome.

To View, Call 250-334-4483

CYPRESS ARMS

ST. BRELADES

1255 9th Street, Courtenay

146 Back Road, Courtenay

Available now Deluxe 2 bedroom suite in quiet, well maintained building. Rent includes basic cable, full size stove, fridge, washer/dryer, carpet and blinds. Nice feature: large open concept kitchen. No pets. 2 Rental references and Security Deposit required.

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

Call 338-7449

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

VANRIDGE MANOR

BEECHER MANOR

123 Back Road, Courtenay

1045 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay

Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas ﬁreplaces - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, wellmaintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.

1 & 2 bedroom condo available in quiet, well maintained building. Ideal for Seniors. Close to downtown. Bus stop out front. Small pets accepted.

Call Sharon 250-334-9717

Call 250-703-2570

TOWNHOUSES

TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Completely renovated 2 bedroom townhouse available. Units feature a private entrance, patio area, and lots of storage. Ideal for family or working couple. Small do accepted with pet deposit.

Call Sharon 250-334-9717

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Jazztet in the park This week, the Elks’ welcome Jazztet to the Thursday night lineup. With performance credits from London to Tokyo, these guys have over a century of combined jazz experience. This is the most comfortable room in the Valley to enjoy one of our coolest, most innovative groups. Their interpretation of jazz standards is anything but standard, and you will appreciate their genuine, musical collaboration and creativity. The talent behind Jazztet is John Ringstead on guitar, Mike Schwarz on saxophones, Don MacKay on bass, Ralph Barrat on piano and vocals, and Bill Street on drums. For more information visit www.jazztet.org. Expect some exciting music at the Elks’ Hall this Thursday at 231 Sixth St. Music is by donation. For more information, phone 250-334-2512. — Elks

TEN PAINTINGS BY Cara Baird, each inspired by a classic rock album, are on display at Martine’s Bistro in Comox.

‘Classics’ inspired her art Comox artist Cara Baird’s new and drawing. series of paintings may make you “It’s where time had no meaning want to sing along. and I could escape into a world of Each of the 10 canvasses was infinite possibilities,” she recalled. inspired by a classic rock album, and In high school, she concentrated each is a unique vision of the musi- on art and took workshops that cians, their tunes and their times. taught her more about the creative Now on display at Martine’s Bis- process. She graduated with a scholtro, Baird’s paintarship and then ings are also the attended VanMARTINE’S BISTRO subject of a concouver’s Emily test: If you can name the band and Carr College of Art in the early the album that inspired each of the 1990s. 10 artworks, you could win a $100 She worked as a graphic artist for gift certificate from Martine’s. a North Vancouver firm, then went In order to take part in the con- on her own to produce privately test, just ask your server for a bal- commissioned works. lot, which you can then fill out and Of the many paintings she has enter in the draw. The first ballot done since moving to the Comox drawn that correctly names all 10 Valley, Baird says, “I am inspired by artists and albums will win the gift a sense of wonderment, a story needcertificate. ing to be told, a conversation started Martine’s is especially proud to . . . or the first chords of a song.” present Cara Baird’s latest works Diners at Martine’s are cordially — not only because she is one of the invited to enjoy the music of Cara Comox Valley’s most gifted artists Baird’s newest paintings and test but because she is also a valuable their knowledge of classic rock. member of the bistro’s staff. For more information, phone 250Baird grew up in the Fraser Val- 339-1199, e-mail info@martinesley, where, as part of a large family, bistro.com or visit the restaurant’s she found many creative rewards in website at www.martinesbistro.com. the quiet times she spent sketching — Cara Baird

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$10.00 / TICKET - ONLY 1500 WILL BE SOLD Tickets will be available at the rafﬂe booth (one location) outside the Lodge throughout the Festival. BC Gaming License # 35837 All net proceeds to the Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park Association. Draw will take place at 6pm, Monday August 1st at the Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park.

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ORIGINAL BRETT VARNEY PAINTING Brett’s inspiration is born from the works of Matisse, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Kandinsky and others. He is fascinated by the ability of intense color and texture of line to convey an emotional expression.

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The Filbergg Heritage Lodge and nine acres of bbeautifully landscaped parklands are situated on the waterfront in the Town of Comox at the corners of Comox Avenue and Filberg Road. T estate was the home of Robert Th This J Filberg, and his wife, Florence J. M McCormack, who developed the g grounds and several unique outb buildings over the many years the f family lived there. Robert died in 1977, bequeathing his estate to the V Vancouver Foundation. Through ingenious negotiations by representatives of the Town of Comox g osity of the Vancouver Foundation, no tax generosit and the generosity dollars were needed to purchase the property. Unique in the Comox Valley, a partnership was formed with the Town holding the property title and the Association being responsible for the management of this designated Heritage site.

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Creating beautiful vessels for people to use or contemplate is a thoroughly enjoyable way to spend one’s life. Over the past two decades, Mary has focused on creating beautiful forms with simple lines and subtle methods of glazing them. She has been potting since13 and has yet to grow tired of any aspect of her job. Mary exhibits locally, nationally and internationally.

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To administer, repair and operate the Park and Lodge, funds are raised through the annual Comox Valley’s premiere cultural event the Filberg Festival. This is the main fundraising event that enables the non-pro¿t Filberg Lodge and Park Association to maintain the property.

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HARBOUR AIR & FAIRMONT PACKAGE “Vancouver Get Away” – Return Airfare for Two from Comox to Vancouver Harbour including one night’s accommodation for two in a Deluxe Harbour Mountain View room at the Fairmont Paciﬁc Rim. Package Value $1066.00 before taxes.

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TRANSAT HOLIDAYS TRAVEL VOUCHER

Weekly departures from Comox. Destinations include Europe, the West Indies and the United States. Transat A.T. Inc. is an integrated tour operator that specializes in holiday travel and offers more than 60 destination countries.

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ORIGINAL MARION WEBBER PAINTING Marion Webber has been an artist virtually all her life. Over the last ten years she has focused on oil pastels and now oil paintings of the West Coast. Inspired by nature, Marion paints the peaceful nurturance of nature.

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ORIGINAL MONK FILBERG PAINTING Monk is a west coast Canadian artist with her primary studio on spectacular Rathtrevor Beach at Parksville on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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Fiftieth Parallel‘stoked’ to be opening at rockfest First festival features music from 3:30 to 11 p.m. After spending the past eight months feverishly playing throughout the Comox Valley, Fiftieth Parallel makes its festival debut at the brand new Rhythm on the Rock music festival in Courtenay this Saturday. Featuring Philip Marchand on guitar and Jonathan Hinds on guitar and djembe, Fiftieth Parallel brings its own sound to the alreadyvibrant Vancouver Island music scene. The influences of acoustic guitar geniuses such as Andy McKee and John Butler shine through clearly, but there is also a blend of Pink Floyd and the more obscure Kyuss thrown in for good measure. Each of the many performances Fiftieth Parallel has played so far has been

fantastically received by each audience: whether it be drawing in passers-by at Village Square in Cumberland, opening for Delhi 2 Dublin or Shane Philip at the Bridge Lounge, or selling out a two-hour concert at Serious Coffee in June. From the John Butlerinfluenced Into the Wind all the way to the technical guitar drumming of Zed, the variety of Fiftieth Parallel’s original material will impress you. “I was blown away by their talent at one of our open mic nights,” says Catherine Bell of the Zocalo Café in Courtenay. “They are one of the up-and-coming local talents to watch.” Fiftieth Parallel are stoked to be the first performers at Rhythm on the Rock as they open the Comox Valley’s newest music fest when it makes its debut this Saturday at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Other Rhythm on the

rock performers include Head of the Herd, Luke Blu Guthrie, Multi-Coloured Mischief, the Des Larson band, Wilderness Crew, Northcote and Annie Becker. Organizers say they were inspired last year after helping produce a one-day concert featuring Current Swell and Tech 9 at the Saratoga Speedway. The Rhythm on the Rock Music Festival takes place July 23 from 3:30 to 11 p.m. at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Tickets are on sale around Courtenay, Campbell River, Qualicum and Nanaimo for $30. — Fiftieth Parallel

LOCAL BAND FIFTIETH Parallel is on its biggest stage yet as it opens the Rhythm on the Rock festival Saturday at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds.

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Plan for debt-free holiday season It is more likely that you are planning your summer vacation than having started your Christmas shopping — but by getting going right now on some early Yule holiday financial planning, you can give yourself the gift of a debt-free Christmas. The best Christmas buying strategy is to ‘afford as you go.’ That way, you won’t use credit for your purchases or face any big, long-term, high-interest bills next year. But where will your ‘extra’ cash come from? The key is to set it aside before it gets

chewed up in the cost of daily living. Pay yourself first. When you set aside a portion of your weekly or monthly pay as soon as you get it, you won’t run out and spend it, and your Christmas gift nest egg will grow steadily. You can pay yourself first by saving a fixed-dollar amount or a percentage of your income – say, three per cent — each pay period. Just choose the amount you can most comfortably afford. Get the best growth for your savings. A lowinterest bank account is not a good place to

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DOBBELSTEYN park your savings. Yes, you can make it easy to save by arranging to have your weekly or monthly pay yourself first dollars automatically deposited into a dedicated savings account – but as soon as your savings start to build, move some into investments that generate higher rates of return, such as: Money Market

Lot of fun in Black Creek The Black Creek Community Association (BCCA) offers a variety of classes and activities through July and August. To view the new Summer 2011 Activity Guide, go online at www.bccaonline.ca. Until Aug. 29, Fun and Games Mondays at the Black Creek Community Centre on Monday mornings from 10 to 11 are for kids ages three to six (no class on Aug. 1). The BCCA’s hall and outdoor grounds will be used to participate in a variety of basic games, activities and sports. The fee for Fun and Games Mondays is $35 for the entire eightweek session or $25 for a five-visit punch card. Fun and Games Tuesdays will be offered for kids ages seven to 11 from until Aug. 30 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Games, activities and sports will be offered in the BCCA’s hall and outdoor grounds.

The fee for Fun and Games Tuesdays is $45 for the entire eightweek session or $35 for a five-visit punch card. For adults this summer, there are unique community yoga sessions on Tuesdays until Aug. 23 from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. All ages and abilities are welcome to this Hatha Style Community Yoga class. Maintain your flexibility, strength, endurance in a relaxing and meditative setting. Enjoy a variety of poses with some flow built into the practice. This class is a fundraiser for the BCCA. The fee is by donation (a minimum $5 donation per class would be greatly appreciated).

For more information on summer class details, fees and to register, call the BCCA office at 250-337-5190. — Black Creek Community Association

Mutual Funds that earn competitive returns and can usually be redeemed in a matter of days and, depending on the fund, may even allow chequing privileges. Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) or Term Deposits can be a good choice when saving for purchases – like Christmas presents – that are months away and you can commit your cash for a longer term. With these investments, you lock your money in for a fixed term in return for a higher interest rate. Government Savings Bonds are often cashable at any time but can be purchased only within a limited time each year. Your employer may offer an automatic purchase program for Government Savings Bonds. Save long before the Christmas season, and you will reduce the

cost of your Christmas gifts, without looking like a Grinch, by taking advantage of offseason markdowns or sales as they happen and by paying in cash. That helps you avoid the Christmas rush when the spirit of the season can overtake reason and push you to the more expensive alternatives. J. Kevin Dobbelsteyn is a certified financial planner with Investors Group Financial Services Inc. His column appears every Wednesday.

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CALENDAR Editor’s note: This calendar is for special events put on by non-profit groups. We run as many as space permits, but only guarantee a calendar item appears once. Calendar items can be e-mailed to copy@comoxvalleyrecord.com, faxed to 250-338-5568 or delivered to 765 McPhee Ave. Deadlines: Friday at 5 p.m. for Wednesday’s paper and Tuesday at noon for Friday’s paper. Include date, location, time and a contact phone number that can be published. Our online calendar is available for listings at www. comoxvalleyrecord.com.

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S ANON Comox Valley: Have you felt hurt, ashamed or alone because of sexual behaviour of a loved one? 12-step fellowship group provides experience, strength, hope & friendship. FMI: sanon. comoxvalley@gmail.com, 1-888-250-7305. NAR-A-NON: If a family member or friend is using drugs, how does it affect you? We can help. Call Rene 250-334-2392, Sharon 250339-7906 or Jack 250-3343485.

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ROYAL Canadian Naval Association meets, Comox Legion, 1 p.m. Guests welcome. FMI: 250-339-5498. BETTER Breathers meeting, Comox Valley Nursing Centre, 615 Tenth St., Courtenay, 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker Craig Dickson, St. Joseph’s Hospital respiratory therapist. Open to anyone for info on COPD. FMI: 250-3318504 ext. 38115. COURTENAY Branch Library presents Intro to eBooks: Learn to search Library to Go & how to download eBooks; feel free to bring laptop and/or eBook reader; 300 - 6th St., 6:45 p.m. Registration required. FMI: 250334-3369 ext. 2.

Thursday, July 21 SACRED Sound Circle/Sound Meditation hosted by Mikeoula, 7 p.m. Crystal singing bowls raise vibration & soothe the spirit. Donations accepted. Call for directions 250-871-4882.

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C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for 4 Parks walk; meet at Filberg Road, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Kari 250-339-5851, Gina 250-8909336, Bonnie 250-941-3836, www.cvnewcomers.blogspot.com. 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 Amigos, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 8 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000.

Saturday, July 23 FRANCOPHONE Association Garage Sale (with YANA), 495 Fitzgerald Ave., 8 a.m.–2 p.m. To make donations of good articles for sale, contact 250-334-8884 or afvccomox@telus.net (office open 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday). C.V. FARMERS’ Market with free entertainment by RNR, exhibition grounds, Headquarters Road, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250218-0321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com. UNION BAY hosts Giant Garage/Book Sale & Car Wash to benefit Tour De Rock, Union Bay Hall, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: Dave 250335-2317. KITTY CAT PAL Society Adopt-a-Pals kittens & cats available for adoption at Anderton Nurseries, 2012 Anderton Rd., Comox, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-

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Tuesday, July 26 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.

Friday, July 29 EVERGREEN Seniors Friday Night Dance with music by Crosstown Express, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 8 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000.

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

Sunday, July 31 COMOX Seniors Centre hosts group dance coaching, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 7:30 p.m. 1 hour lesson of Bronze Waltz $25/couple; included up to 60 min. practice w/coaching, plus general dancing until 10:45 p.m. Dance only ($5) starts 8:45 p.m. FMI/registration: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@gmail.com

Monday, Aug. 1 EVERGREEN Seniors: NOTE – Florence Filberg Centre closed for B.C. Day stat. holiday. Regular hours resume Tuesday, Aug. 2. FMI: 250338-1000.

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

Sunday, Aug. 7 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.

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.

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Clothing company tabs ambassador Ambassador in this area is fitness expert Sutherland Medical exercise specialist and The Core Exercise Studio owner Mia Sutherland has been chosen as an ambassador for Montreal clothing company Lole Athletic Wear. Ambassadors are partnerships with inspiring instructors, personal trainers and women who are professionals in their respective disciplines around the world. Established in 2002, Lole is a clothing brand inspired by well-being and whose primary mission is to promote wellness for women while inspiring them to get up and move. They have been able to penetrate the active wear market through the Lole and Friends, and Lole Meet-up Programs. These are methods used to connect women and encourage them to enjoy outdoor activity while promoting community growth and the use of urban green spaces. Along with her many post-rehab programs and her successful Happy Back and Transformation Projects, Sutherland began teaching early morning Playground Fitness programs for adults in the Valley this past June. This was a way for Sutherland to get out of her studio and show her clients some

ored to be carrying a line of clothing which is produced in a socially and environmentallyconscious way and who are on the heels of Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest yoga inspired clothing company because of their innovative designs, vibrant colours and beautiful fabrics. Sutherland and Erikson have teamed up to offer the first Lole-inspired free community Meet-up Program this Friday at 7 p.m. at Vanier Track. This is for all levels with the emphasis on fun and the intention to introduce women to another innovative and enjoyable way to exercise with their peers. The format will be similar to Sutherlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Playground Fitness program but all levels will be welcome. For complete details, contact Sutherland through her website at www.happyback.ca. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mia Sutherland

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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

Eat, drink — and be healthy There are many ways government can spend our tax dollars badly — and many ways to spend them well. Would the B.C. government spend our money wisely if it launched a campaign about our health, to teach us something we should already know? Don’t answer too quickly, because the answer could be yes. The first winner of the Healthy Families BC contest, Sandy Gravelle of Nanaimo, correctly answered a question posed by the Ministry of Health. “How much sodium, represented in cups of salt, does the average British Columbian consume each year? The correct answer is 11, the ministry revealed in a recent news release. To stay healthy, it added, we need less than the equivalent of five cups of salt a year. We consume, on average, twice as much sodium as our bodies need, which can lead to high blood pressure, kidney disease and stroke. Most of us have at least a vague idea that ingesting too much salt is bad for us. Many of us also realize that too much sugar carries its own risks, including increasing the odds of obesity, heart disease, diabetes and high cholesterol. Achieving and maintaining a healthy diet takes some willpower, diligence and knowledge. Prepared food for sale often has dramatically high salt and sugar content, because it makes the food taste better — and keeps you coming back for more. Avoiding oversalted or sugar-filled food is not as easy as you might think because it seems like everybody who sells food does it. Reading labels can be depressing because so much food is high in sodium and/or sugar. Still, forearmed is forewarned and your health is at stake. Even if you don’t win one of the prizes, you might register with Healthy Families BC at http://healthyfamiliesbc.ca/communities/register. The government is actually helping you this time. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com Record Question of the Week This week: Fifty-six per cent of respondents so far say they are voting yes to extinguish the HST. Whether you’ve voted yet in the referendum or not, feel free to weigh in with your opinion by visiting www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and voting in the Poll on the mainpage. B.C. sent more lumber to B.C China than the U.S. in May for the first time. U.S. demand remains weak, but it’s a sign B.C. is finding a significant new market.

When Couns. Presley, Jangula and Theos walked out of Courtenay council chambers Monday, it didn’t improve the tone of the homeless shelter debate.

Village‘played’ by corporation Dear editor, I am concerned about the new ‘town’ called Cayet proposed by the Trilogy Corporation. I am deeply concerned about water. Since decommissioning the Hamilton lake Dam in 2006, Cumberland has come close to running out of water each summer. Our wastewater management has just in the last month come into compliance with national health standards. It is common knowledge that Cumberland has a water-sewer infrastructure problem. It is estimated that it will take $30 million to remedy this. Cumberland has lacked, and currently lacks the ability to repair these problems. At a time when there is a blanket moratorium on new water hookups within the village because of these infrastructure problems, water pipes are being run out of the core of Cumberland to support this new ‘town.’ This one pipe is further taxing our water system. We do not have the capacity to accommodate 7,000 more of us, as proposed by Trilogy. Cumberland council is even borrowing money for water exploration to

accommodate this development, further taxing our poor financial position. Here is the kicker — Trilogy does not even own the 760 acres of land where the development is proposed. They have an ‘option to purchase’ the land, and have actually purchased only the small area around the new visitor centre. We are being played by a large corporation that can walk away any time. Trilogy is already advertising the land for sale, and selling Cumberland on speculation in blatant disregard to our community and our elected officials — most of whom

have been deeply involved in the well-being of our community for decades. They have guided Cumberland and attracted the arts, a worldclass sporting community, and a large number of smart, focused, business-minded people that all love this town. I urge Cumberlanders to stand up now, talk to your neighbour. Attend council meetings and help our elected officials negotiate this one-sided deal Trilogy has handed to us. Royston and Cumberland are in a serious fight for our quality of life. Jim Willard-Stepan, Cumberland

Lower Cumberland instead? Dear editor Re: cartoon (Record, July 8). Trilogy lands (Cayet) being in the boundaries of the Village of Cumberland are therefore a part of the Village of Cumberland. Everyone who has any knowledge of the history of this project already knows this and to not mention or downplay this in their website and advertising promotions makes one wonder if this is through ignorance,

arrogance, an oversight, deliberate exclusion, a marketing scheme or some other reason or all of the above. The land is situated in the Village of Cumberland at a lower elevation and a good name for the subdivision, as coined by Coun. Kate Greening, may be Lower Cumberland. Vera Lynn Moan, Upper Cumberland

Rules are rules in strata condos Dear editor, I am responding to a comment in your paper dated July 8 with regards to flying the Canadian flag in a strata complex. I live in a strata myself and have recently retired from the Canadian Forces after wearing the uniform very proudly for 35 years. It was really very nice of your newspaper to provide each of us with a large paper Canadian flag that we could place on the inside of our strata homes to celebrate the first of July. I read with interest that Mr.

Tim Butcher returned his paper flag back to you, stating that he was not allowed to fly it outside of his strata home. Unfortunately living in a strata comes with rules, particularly when it comes to the outside relating to what is or is not allowed to be attached to the unit. This has nothing to do with what the item is, be it our Canadian flag, religious symbol, bird feeder or a hanging basket. Rules are rules. There are three ways to solve this issue: 1. Go on to your strata com-

mittee to change your bylaws. 2. Abide by the rules of your existing strata. 3. Move into an environment where there are no rules. I, too, would find it unsightly and offensive to hang a paper flag of any nationality outside in the elements where it could and most probably would get damaged by the wind and rain. Why would anyone want to send back a paper Canadian flag when they could have proudly displayed it inside their window? Glenda Kinney MWO (ret.), Courtenay

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Dialysis centre requires nurses Dear editor, Being on kidney dialysis for almost a year and half I have learned patience and forbearance — however, it has been more than four weeks since Health Minister de Jong stumbled his way through the grand opening celebrations of the newly renovated kidney dialysis unit in Cumberland on June 13. As of July 13, 2011, the nursing staff, the patients, or other attendees have not received an apology from the minister for his insensitive and inappropriate comments. It makes me question his credibility as the minister of health, but maybe I am expecting too much from him as

a politician and a decent I have been told). human being. Currently, there are six I am not sure why the residents of the Comox ValLiberals wanted to make ley that are being shipped a big whoop-didown Island for do on June 13. dialysis treatThe physical ments because renovations to the funding for the building were additional nurses mostly complete is not in place. It — six new dialysis is shameful that machines plumbed there are qualiand plugged in fied nurses in the — (minor things Valley that only were not comwork part time or MIKE DE JONG pleted — closet to on-call and would hang jackets, dishwasher love full time employment, installed). and that there are dialysis However, the most machines that sit idle for important components to most of the week. the unit were not in place During the opening on that date, i.e., additionceremonies, I heard MLA al nursing staff and new Don McRae make the comergonomic chairs (on order, mitment that all residents

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of the Comox Valley will be able to have treatment close to their home. I know firsthand the hardships of having to travel for treatment — I travelled to Victoria three times a week for the first two months of my dialysis treatments. That meant getting up at 3 a.m. and not getting home until 6 p.m. or later — transportation was worse then the treatment. Well, Mr. McRae, I think it is time that you applied some pressure to the minister of health and/or VIHA to find the funding to help mitigate the suffering of his constituents. Ron Watanabe, Comox

A WORD OF advice to our aspiring and current municipal politicians — the debt crisis in the world and specifically the United States, as well as the real estate bubble, which is about to burst, should serve as a wakeup call. The present levels of spending,including nice-to-have projects (i.e. soccer field turf, farmers’ market, bike lanes) — the list is a veritable fill in the blank marathon that cannot be sustained. The electorate of the Comox Valley will be looking for leadership from the potential councillors and representatives (school board included) to show constraint and illustrate a desire to get our fiscal house in order. It is impossible to fathom living beyond our means and constantly borrowing to pay for unnecessary toys, projects and salary. This exercise does not include the annual cost of living increases, waste or surveys nor does it include the never-ending examples of “consultant” fees paid to countless local and network friendlies for a variety of tasks that should be undertaken by current staff. I know I speak for the silent majority who have reached the end of their patience e.g. the HST debacle and subsequent recall/ referendum process. Please do not underestimate the power of a frustrated public. Enough is Enough. We are fed up and we are not going to take it anymore!

Get helmets to go with those wheels Dear editor, It is encouraging to see the amount of press being given to bicycling in the Comox Valley. Environmentally friendly, inexpensive, healthy exercise... But how healthy is it to ride a bike without a helmet? It is also illegal. When is enforcement going to begin in the Comox Valley? Anyone who thinks this is a minor issue only has to stand at the corner of Ryan Road

and Island Highway for just five minutes, and watch the cyclists pedalling by, helmetless. Adult cyclists, not just teens. Men. Women. One block away from the Cop Shop, no less. (Comox is not immune either.) I notice that no coverage of this issue has appeared in your newspaper recently, to my knowledge. In a spirit of public safety (and having worked in hospitals for 25 years) I propose that the City of

Courtenay, the Town of Comox, the regional district, the RCMP, Vancouver Island Health Authority and interested service groups get together and start an education campaign, followed by enforcement. Once enforcement starts, and a few warnings or even tickets issued, you’d be surprised how fast those helmets are “found” in the closet. Can’t afford a helmet? If you can afford the bike,

you can afford a helmet. After all, you can’t drive a car without insurance, or ride a motorcycle on public roads without a helmet. Maybe a service group could start a helmet drive, encouraging people who have helmets they no longer use, or which don’t fit, to donate the helmets to those who don’t have one. As a recent TV ad said, “If you have wheels, you J. Gould, need a helmet.” Courtenay

A BIG, GORGEOUS bouquet of beautiful roses to Zena for being outside of the doctor’s office on July 7 when you saw an older woman take my parked bike and walk it down the street. As you watched and then spoke to her, you sensed that something was wrong and realized that my bicycle was being stolen. You chased after her and told her you were calling the police on your cellphone. That’s when the woman threw it against a parked van and ran off. You retrieved my bicycle. Of course, I am grateful Zena, truly thankful to you for being so perceptive and acting on your intuition.

Can we trust environmental assessing? Dear editor, Who do we believe? Comox Valley MLA Don McRae says “B.C. has some of the highest environmental standards in North America.” (Proposed coal mine over Baynes Sound ‘isn’t an easy task,’ admits Comox Valley MLA, Comox Valley Record, July 7). Mr. McRae says, “We’re proud of the environmental assessment process in British Columbia. It is

strict, and you don’t see a lot of mines opening up in this province for that very reason.” The auditor-general of B. C., however, has just issued a “scathing” report on the effectiveness of the BC Environmental Assessment Office. The auditor general says, “When major projects such as mines are undertaken in the province, British Columbians expect that

any potentially significant adverse effects will be avoided or mitigated. “The Environmental Assessment Office is expected to provide sound oversight of such projects. However, this has not been happening.” A Vancouver Sun story goes on to say that, “Since 1995, the office has rejected outright only one project. Another 115 were approved, 40 remain tem-

porarily inactive, 32 are active, and 16 have been terminated or withdrawn.” Mr. McRae says we have a great environmental assessment process in B.C. The auditor general of B.C. says we don’t. Perhaps Mr. McRae should meet with the auditor general so they can get their facts straight. Chris Armstrong, Royston

THE COMOX VALLEY Association for Handicap People would like to give their thanks and huge bouquets of fragrant

flowers to Starbucks for providing the coffee and treats for the association’s AGM. Teresa and Andrea, you take Starbuckian to a whole new level of community participation. Special thanks also to Andrea Bowen for organizing this very special part of the AGM. You simply rock. I WOULD LIKE a very special person to receive my acknowledgment and praise for just being Fab. Sheryl MacDonald works at BMO in Courtenay and we, my family, met her last summer on our first and last visit to the Valley from the U.K. She cared for us and our affairs from that day to now. We now are lucky enough to live in the Valley and Sheryl has continued to care for us. Sheryl has decided to retire next month and I wanted her to know — that she will be greatly missed and she has been greatly appreciated. IN THE PAST 13 months I have had the both hips replaced at St. Joseph and I must relay to the residents of the Comox Valley how fortunate they are to have such a great hospital staff in their community. Both experiences were memorable because of the care I received by the hospital staff. To all? I wish to express my sincere thank you for your skillfulness, your caring and your humour. I thank you. TO THE LADY in the red minivan who hit my truck on the evening of July 9. We were both parked at the mini-storage across from the curling rink. I know you were a volunteer for MusicFest. Anyone with any information about this hit-and-run can contact me at 250-338-3685. The rest of the van will have extensive damage. Your name and address will be on the volunteer list. You will be found. BIG BOUQUETS AND many thanks to all my family and friends, including the Canadian Daughters for making my 90th birthday such a memorable event. Wasn’t it a party? Thank you all.

Comox needs three referenda on ballots in November election Dear editor, Municipal elections are coming up this fall. Issues I’d like on our Comox ballot are three referenda. First one could be, “Do we want water meters in Comox?”

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How will you cast your HST ballot? Dear editor, How you mark your HST ballot has more to do with who you are than with any of the “facts” about the HST. If you are a business owner who sells a product or service which attracted GST and PST before last July, and if you now find that your accounting work is simpler with one tax rather than two, you may be in favour of the HST. On the other hand, at the end of the work day, when you go home and pay an additional seven per cent for goods and services which were previously exempt from the PST, you may decide that the HST is not an improvement. If you are a business owner who sells a product or service which did NOT attract the PST before last July, and

you must now charge your customers an additional seven per cent on such things as restaurant meals, used clothing, home renovations and veterinary services, then you may be opposed to the HST. There are no “input tax credits” on basic foods or labour used in making restaurant meals, so the cost to those businesses is significant. It appears that businesses like these are down about seven per cent as a direct result of the HST. To add insult to injury, you go home and pay an additional seven per cent for goods and services which were previously exempt from the PST. If you are employed, unemployed, retired or a student instead of a business owner

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or stockholder, then you are simply paying more for some goods and services than you did before last July. There are some who say, “I don’t mind pay-

ing taxes. That’s how we pay for services. Taxes are good!” I encourage those people to research the current corporate tax rate. When the HST was brought in last July, corporations were allowed to pay less tax and taxpayers were required to pay more. If corporations were taxed at the same rate on their income as individuals are, our government would have no difficulty meeting its obligations. For a list of goods and services previ-

ously exempt from the PST, go to http:// voteyesbc.ca If you care about the health and welfare of ordinary members of our society, and if you do not depend for your livelihood on the profits you are making from corporate income and/or dividends, then you are most likely to vote YES to sack the HST. You can still order a ballot until July 22 by phoning 1-800-6618683 or 1-888-5411124. Kathryn Askew, Courtenay

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Liberals as opposed to thoughtful decisionmaking. The No side is better informed and educated. Learn more by visiting www.HST inBC. ca. Read the Independent Panel Report published May 4. It is free of bias. We will be taxed. Don’t let party politics dictate a poor choice. Please, do the homework before you vote. Jay Oddleifson, Courtenay

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When weather becomes climate VICTORIA — My summer road trip to the B.C. Interior began as soon as the TransCanada Highway reopened at Chilliwack. The crew had worked through the night to clear a mudslide studded with rocks the size of Smart cars, along with a couple of actual cars. We headed up the historic canyon route from Hope to Yale to Cache Creek, the Fraser River still surging a month after it should have settled back. At Ashcroft, river rafters bravely bobbed on the brown torrent. The Williams Lake Stampede went ahead between rain showers, bull riders benefiting from soft conditions while barrel racers struggled. We drove to Prince George and then Vanderhoof, the geographical centre of B.C., where the Nechako River looked ready to climb out of its banks. As we arrived news came that all this thundering water had done

its work, toppling a hydroelectric tower at Surrey, briefly closing the Trans-Canada Highway again. One family member was unable to come down from Chetwynd for a visit. He was cut off by a staggering 16 washouts of Highway 97 north of Prince George in the Pine Pass, which winds through

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FLETCHER and Fort St. John, disrupting farms, natural gas development, a coal mine and a wind farm with floods and washouts.

I’ve been careful not to make any ❝ sweeping statements about the evolving science of climate change. But the sheer power of recent weather events, and the scars left by bark beetles and fires, are difficult to ignore.

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the Hart Range. This stretch of road has long been a contender for the most extreme mountain conditions in B.C., but one night of torrential rain tore it up beyond anything seen in my lifetime. This pass is the only road link from southern B.C. to the vast Northeast. The rains would keep coming around Dawson Creek

The transportation ministry and its contractors had a winding track open through the Pine Pass construction zone within days, an amazing effort to restore essential freight traffic into the region that has emerged as B.C.’s main economic engine. But reconstruction will likely take the rest of the summer. We were back in Vic-

The real social outcasts Dear editor, I feel I must respond to B. Kunz (Record, July 13). As you say, businesses don’t want a homeless shelter because of the homeless hanging around, etc. They are not allowed in the shelters during the day so that problem is solved. Most shelters have security that discourages people from hanging around outside. They also do not allow anyone inside who is under the influence. Another problem solved. The police would rather have the homeless in shelters rather than sleeping in doorways. Now to what made me write this letter — the female homeless person who was killed in Nanaimo was a very close friend whom I loved dearly. A series of unfortunate events led to her homelessness. She couldn’t go to the mostly male shelter. She was not murdered one block away, but several blocks. In fact, she was killed a few feet away from a brand-new expensive condo building. She screamed for

a very long time and none of the upstanding condo-owning citizens called 9/11, which would have saved her life, as the police station was closer than the shelter. I think people such as B. Kunz and the condo owners are lacking in civility and empathy and they are

toria by the time the Fraser River finally crested at the Mission gauge after six weeks of high water, its latest peak since 1920. During the trip, gasoline prices reached a high of $1.31, nudged up slightly by the latest increase in the carbon tax as well as political turmoil overseas. This is B.C.’s largely symbolic nod to the concern that extreme weather events are accelerating due to huge consumption of fossil fuels and emissions of greenhouse gases. I’ve been careful not to make any sweeping statements about the evolving science of climate change. But the sheer power of recent weather events, and the scars left by bark beetles and fires, are difficult to ignore. Australia has just taken bolder steps than those of B.C., imposing a carbon tax on the country’s 500 largest carbon emitters. The government proposes to collect the revenues for three years and invest them in renewable energy, transi-

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tion for coal and steel industries and tax cuts for consumers who will have industrial carbon taxes passed on to them in the price of goods. Then the Australian carbon tax is supposed to convert to an emissions trading system designed to push industry into a cleaner future. B.C.’s carbon tax doesn’t exempt industry as its critics sometimes claim. The tax is imposed on all fuels used in industry, but hasn’t been extended to industrial process emissions. By far the largest greenhouse gas source in B.C. remains vehicles, at around 40 per cent of the total. • Another highlight of the trip was the visible resurgence of the forest industry. May’s trade figures show B.C. lumber sales to China have surpassed the U.S. for the first time. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca twitter.com/tomfletcherbc

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FUN ON FIFTH The 41st annual Downtown Courtenay Market Day and Local Colours Festival was held Saturday, and participants dodged raindrops to take in the many sights, sounds and sales along Fifth Street between Cliffe and Fitzgerald avenues. Clockwise from top left: Carey Anderson works with acrylics near Mudsharks; a clown makes a balloon creation for kids; shoppers check out bargains. there was plenty of good eats; and plenty of good deals. The Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association sponsored the day. PHOTOS BY ERIN HALUSCHAK