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HOW GREEN IS OUR VALLEY? Owners Chris Kane-White (left) and Jim Revenberg stand next to the Nissan Leaf, Canada’s first zero-emission, 100 per cent electric, mass-market car which arrived Wednesday at the dealership on Silverdale Crescent in Courtenay. The car, which is available for test drives, is 99 per cent recyclable, and can be charged using conventional plug-ins or exprress charging stations.

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Comox Valley water restrictions increasing Monday The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) water system will supply water to consumers via standby pumping stations from Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. until Sept.

23 at 4:30 p.m., which will require entering into stage three water restrictions.

The stage three restrictions, which are due to BC Hydro’s fall maintenance on the Puntledge River generating station, are necessary to maintain enough water in the system during this time for household and fire fighting needs.

Fall maintenance by BC Hydro Residents are asked to use water only when completely necessary.

During stage three, the following seasonal activities are prohibited: • Watering lawns (with manual or automatic sprinklers) or pressure washing driveways or boulevards at any time; • Filling or adding water to a hot tub or garden pond at any time;

• Washing a vehicle or a boat at any time.

Stage three restrictions apply to everyone living in the Town of Comox, the City of Courtenay and the Arden, Comox Valley, England Road, Marsden/Camco, and Greaves Crescent water local service areas.

Health regulations require that consumer and business users be aware that the water might

be turbid (cloudy) if heavy rains occur. There may be slight discolouration of the water during and after this period.

The medical health officer recommends that if this occurs, the water be brought to a rolling boil for one minute prior to consuming.

For more information on the current restrictions including the three stage bylaw, visit www. comoxvalleyrd.ca/restrictions.

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You’re invited to celebrate the Pearl Ellis Gallery’s 33rd anniversary of operation in Comox as it moves upstairs into its new location.

This first show will be the gallery members’ anniversary show. Along with the Comox Archives and Museum, the gallery will host a grand opening reception this Saturday.

The gallery and museum will officially open its doors at 3 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30 by Mayor Paul Ives.

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Cougar spotted in park

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People in the Comox Valley are being warned to be vigilant near Hurford Hill Nature Park in East Courtenay after a cougar was spotted in the park.

The City of Courtenay is posting signs in the park to notify park users. The Comox Valley RCMP and the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service have been contacted.

— City of Courtenay

One trial date has been set for a 59-yearold Comox Valley resident who faces 10 charges of sexual interference of a person younger than 16 at the C.V. Aquatic Centre.

Wolfgang Kurt Busch will face two breaches of undertaking or recognizance charges at his trial set for Dec. 8, confirmed defence lawyer Jordan Watt, acting Thursday as agent for Busch’s laywer Dale Marshall.

In February, pro-

vincial court judge Peter Doherty imposed a $10,000 cash bail or a $50,000 surety on Busch because he breached his condi-

tions when he left the country.

In March, Marshall entered pleas of not guilty for his client on all charges.

Quote of the Day Most importantly, we need a safe ❝ crossing for pedestrians and cyclists over the Courtenay River because only the bravest dare to ride their bikes on the two existing bridges.

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RESIDENTS WERE WARNED after a cougar was seen in Hurford Hill PHOTO COURTESY GOOGLE MAPS Nature Park in East Courtenay.

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“It’s certainly a catch-22,” Grieve said. “What we’re trying to do as chairs is The Island and Coastal to put something positive Regional District Chairs forward.”

The Coastal Regional hammered out priority areas while discussing a District Chairs represent common policy concerning 63 per cent of B.C.’s populaferries at a Friday meeting tion on the coast, including Metro Vancouver. in Nanaimo.

Group memThe group bers will presplans to discuss ent a draft a policy paper policy before with Transportheir respective tation Minister boards before Blair Lekstrom the UBCM conand Premier vention.

Christy Clark “Just keep at the Union of moving forB.C. Municipalward in a posiities conference tive direction in Vancouver. and respect“When we go fully, and I to UBCM we think we have want to have EDWIN GRIEVE a lot better a common policy paper, something that chance of gaining the ear of we think could be done to government,” Grieve said, improve the situation with noting the opportunity for the ferries,” Comox Val- local government to offer ley Regional District chair contrary positions.

“The big thing I think is Edwin Grieve said this to realize that when there’s week.

Last month, BC Ferries shiny new bridges in the announced plans to cut up Lower Mainland they have to 400 sailings to deal with to be paid for by the prova $35-million deficit. No ince of B.C., from all across cuts are planned for small- it. It’s not too much of a er routes such as the Gulf stretch to realize the ferry Islands. The corporation is system is like bridges, it’s expected to announce fur- part of the highway system.” ther details Sept. 19.

BC Ferries CommissionBC Ferries CEO David Hahn says passenger trips er Gordon Macatee, who is have dropped to a 20-year reviewing legislation and low and vehicle traffic has the Coast Ferry Act model, dropped to an 11-year low. is expected to be in Powell He blames the decrease River for a public meeting. on rising fuel costs, a slow The chairs hope he also viseconomy and a strong Cana- its the Valley so ferry users dian dollar. Others blame can voice their concerns. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com increased ferry rates.

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CENTRE OPENING SOON The Vancouver Island and Coast Visitor Centre is scheduled to open in the fall at the Comox Valley Parkway at the Cumberland Interchange. The state-of-the-art centre will feature a drumshaped exhibition hall with displays distinct to the Valley and surrounding area. Trilogy Properties Corp. donated the land to the Comox Valley Economic Development Society. Last year, the federal government announced $3 million in funding for the centre while the Island Coastal Economic Trust has kicked in $745,000.

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Walmart applies for big expansion Lindsay Chung Record Staff

Walmart Canada made the plans to expand its Courtenay store official this week, applying for a development permit that would allow for the renovation and expansion of the existing store.

Walmart Canada is proposing to renovate the existing building and construct an addition of about 2,780 square metres to the southeast toward Staples to create a Walmart Supercentre, which includes a full grocery department.

A future 2,787-squaremetre expansion was considered at the time of the initial rezoning and development permit applications for the Anfield Centre in 2000 and 2001, according to the report by planning technician Erin Ferguson and planning services director Peter Crawford.

As part of the application, Walmart is propos-

ing to contribute $8,000 toward the installation of street trees and landscaping along 29th Street to improve the appearance of the entrance into Courtenay from the Inland Island Highway, as well as to contribute $11,000 toward the replacement of the existing bus shelter, which would be maintained by the city.

Jeff Marshall, planning development manager for Walmart Canada, shared the company’s plans with council Tuesday.

“This is going to convert the existing discount store into a full Supercentre, which will include full grocery,” he said. “As part of the project, we’re going to make some façade modifications, which is going to include our rebranding with the new Walmart logo and new colouring. The garden centre is also going to be expanded a little bit, also enclosed with some roll-down doors so we can use that area for storage

during some of the winter months. We are going to add another loading bay to the loading area, but it’s actually on the inside of the building, so it’s not going to expand the building in any way.”

The expansion was contemplated under the original approval, noted Marshall.

“The traffic, the stormwater, all of those studies included this additional square footage, and we continue to meet the overall municipal parking ratio for the entire project,” he said.

Marshall says the expansion will create 40 to 50 new jobs at Walmart.

Coun. Doug Hillian noted that, by his count, there are already five supermarket grocery stores in Courtenay, and he wondered what kind of studies Walmart has done regarding the viability of this operation.

“I’m always concerned when I hear that new jobs are coming that those new

jobs may come at the cost of jobs at other places,” he said.

Internally, Walmart has looked at some of the adjacent stores and looked at some of its sales numbers, noted Marshall.

“We feel strongly with the area that this Supercentre can be supported here with the addition of the grocery,” he said. “We know those other stores are there, but we really feel there’s enough people that the market can support it. We’re really happy to be here, and we want to expand.”

Coun. Jon Ambler wasn’t overly concerned with Walmart adding to the grocery store market in Courtenay, noting we live in a free enterprise society.

“I think (Walmart has) a legitimate plan, and they’ve taken the time to deal with things that are important to us, like landscaping and the bus shelter,” he said. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Passionate cyclists want third bridge across river Record Staff

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CYCLIST ED SCHUM addresses Courtenay council. ans and cyclists across the river.

During his presentation, Schum told council about the population

growth in the Comox Valley, noting there’s an annual increase of about 1,600 people and thousands more cars.

“The ever-increasing number of cars in our streets is a serious threat to our lifestyle,” he said. “It doesn’t matter if we believe in the global problem of climate change or not, all one has to do is travel around our Valley and see the traffic congestion, hear the increased noise and smell the exhaust fumes to realize that this is not good for our health, our environment or our lifestyle.”

Schum believes making it safer and easier for people to get on their bicycles can help

combat some of these issues.

“It has proven in many cities all over the world that the bicycle can be the most costeffective tool to help reduce traffic congestion, make our air cleaner and make our population healthier,” he said. “Most, if not all, of these cities have found that investment into cycling gives the highest return on the transportation dollar.”

The CVCC is asking council to recognize cycling as a “viable,

healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transportation, as recommended in several studies and plans that have been adopted by council over the last 10 years or so,” Schum told council.

As well, he said that investment for cycling should be considered to be investment for transportation, “not for a fun activity done by a special-interest group;” budgeting for transportation should favour projects that address the challenges the city

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is facing in transportation; and city staff should be directed to start implementing plans for improvements for cycling infrastructure, as recommended and prioritized by the Cycling Public Advisory Committee and the Comox Valley Cycling Task Force.

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With a room full of cycling supporters behind him, Ed Schum of the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition (CVCC) asked Courtenay council to build a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists across the Courtenay River this week.

In a presentation about sustainable transportation Tuesday, Schum spoke about the benefits of a bridge from the foot of Sixth Street near Central Builders over to Simms Millennium Park.

According to a survey by the CVCC in 2009, more than 70 per cent of the 653 respondents said they found conditions for cycling in the Valley dangerous. Almost all of them said they would ride their bikes more often if improvements were made, noted Schum.

“The message is loud and clear: we need safer bikeways to get more people to ride,” he told council. “Most importantly, we need a safe crossing for pedestrians and cyclists over the Courtenay River because only the bravest dare to ride their bikes on the two existing bridges.”

Schum explained that the proposed location from the foot of Sixth Street over to Simms Park is key to any cycling network in the Valley.

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picture of the bridge over the Kicking Horse River in Golden, which was built in 2001 by the Timber Framers Guild (TFG) with the involvement of the full community.

The total cost of the bridge was $450,000, which is less than half of what it would have cost if it was done by a regular contractor, according to Schum.

“I cannot promise that we can do this for this price; our bridge is slightly longer, and Golden had all the timber and a lot of materials donated by businesses, so we have to see what we can do here,” he said. “But, if the town of Golden with a population of less than 8,000 was able to do it, I would like to think that we can do it here in the Comox Valley.”

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Les here gathering job-creation ideas from Valley Scott Stanfield

ping fresh produce directly to China, as an example.

Premier Christy There was also disClark plans to create cussion Tuesday about jobs and stimulate local natural tourism in economies in B.C. terms of trails and recTo do so, reation. she and ChilliAlong wack MLA/ w i t h Often, p a r l i a m e n - people need to Eurotary secretary p e a n John Les are be retrained to visitors, g a r n e r i n g take advantage Les said feedback from of the jobs that a greatChambers of er numare available in Commerce, ber of service clubs today’s economy.

Chinese and busi- The decision to tourists ness people expand postcan be to prepare a expectjob strategy secondary educa- ed, a by the end of tion by 30,000 direct September. spillseats over the “The preo v e r mier is very last several years from the focused on job is an important 2 0 1 0 retention and building block for W i n t e r job creation,” Olymeconomic develLes, the forpics in mer solici- opment.

Vancoutor general, John Les ver. told reporters Other Tuesday after topics meeting with members that frequently come of the Comox Valley up in meetings include Chamber of Commerce training, retraining at the Old House Res- and education. taurant.

He received “very good” feedback at Tuesday’s session, noting transportation challenges in terms of WINNING containerization that NUMBERS he had not previously Wed., September 7, 2011 understood.

6/49 “The world’s econo10 15 29 32 34 40 my today is in containers, and yet container Bonus: 06 handling on and off the BC/49 Island is not in par09 14 22 28 34 37 ticularly good shape,” Bonus: 24 Les said, noting businesses whose growth EXTRA is being inhibited by 29 30 36 49 lack of good container IN THE EVENT OF DISCREPANCY handling.

BETWEEN THIS AND THE OFFICIAL WINNING NUMBERS He also heard pleas LIST, THE LATTER SHALL for developing the PREVAIL. agriculture sector in the Valley, where just 30 per cent of land is being used. Moreover, seven per cent of food consumed by Islanders is locally grown.

“There’s an appetite here to see what else we can do in agriculture,” Les said, noting the prospect of shipRecord Staff

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“Often, people need to be retrained to take advantage of the jobs that are available in today’s economy,” Les said. “The decision to expand post-secondary education by 30,000 seats over the last several years is an important building block

for economic development.”

At times, however, he said it can be more strategic to make trades training available in high schools, allowing easier transition into trades jobs.

The job strategy will also focus on determin-

Crash victim identified Comox Valley RCMP have released the names of the two women involved in a fatal rollover early Tuesday morning on the Inland Highway north of Cook Creek.

The driver of the vehicle was Barbara Enger of Campbell River, who was seriously injured in the crash when she swerved and rolled into the median while avoiding a deer that jumped onto the road.

Passenger Ruth Oppel, also of Campbell River, died as a result of her injuries.

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ing the type of infrastructure needed to support job creation.

For example, government decided about five years ago to build a container port in Prince Rupert.

“It’s there now, growing by leaps and bounds, supporting a lot of jobs,” Les said.

He notes govern-

ment decisions that arise from policy perspective enable jobs to happen — as long as government is doing a good job.

“If it’s doing a lousy job, it hinders the creation of jobs by getting in the way and developing silly regulations.

Regulations are important, they’re necessary,

but as government we need to keep them current and updated and relevant.”

Les, who has visited the Cariboo, Okanagan and Fraser Valley during the British Columbia jobs tour, also stopped Tuesday in Parksville and Nanaimo. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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On September 2, 2011 a report of a theft from vehicle was made.

The theft occured at the parking lot of the Mex Pub, located at 1027 SKENE Ryan Rd., Courtenay. Stolen was a Yellow Karcher 3600 PSI power Crystal Camille DOB: 1986-11-30 washer.

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If you have any information as to who committed these crimes, you are asked to contact the Comox Valley RCMP @ 250-338-1321 or Crime Stoppers @ 1-800-222 Warrant for : TIPS (8477). You may also view recent wanted persons and crimes on our website at Failing to comply with order www.comoxvalleycrimestoppers.bc.ca. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of probation Comox Valley File #2011-11943 up to $2000 for any information leading to an arrest.

Remember that your information is anonymous and no effort will be made to identify the caller.

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WA N T E D WILLIAMS Isabelle Marie DOB: 1978-09-12 173 cms, 68 kgs, Brown hair, Blue eyes

Warrants for: Theft under $5000 Personation with intent to gain advantage Comox Valley File#2011-11550 Warrants as of 2011-09-09

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Neighbours oppose longer hours for Pidcock shelter Some trying to bring Courtenay shelter into line with others in B.C. Lindsay Chung Record Staff

his safety.

“I’m finding I’m being grossly inconvenienced by the shelter as it is now,” he said. “I don’t feel very secure there anymore. There are all kinds of things there that don’t bode well with my well-being, and I would hate to see it escalate to 24-7.”

Maybe the shelter needs more control over what’s going on around it, suggested Bill Thomas, who spoke as a representative of Kiwanis Village.

“Perhaps if it’s open 24-7, that control will be there,” he said. “A number of my seniors become very concerned in the middle of the night and early morning when people who can’t get into the shelter circulate. I ask if the shelter is allowed to open 24-7, that they think very carefully about controlling the people who go there.”

Brent Hobden is the community ministries director at the Salvation Army, and he and his family live about a

Residents living near the Salvation Army shelter on Pidcock Avenue have to deal with noise, people hanging around on the lawn and people having sex in broad daylight, and it’s ruining their privacy and sense of safety, they told Courtenay council Tuesday.

Council held a public hearing earlier this week on a zoning amendment bylaw that would allow the shelter at 632 Pidcock Ave. to be open 24 hours, seven days a week.

Stanley Elder, one of 64 seniors living in the Kiwanis Village right across from the Salvation Army shelter, told council that he’s had people who use the shelter break into I don’t feel very secure the items on his there anymore. There are all veranda. kinds of things there that “We’ve had prob- don’t bode well with my well lems to being, and I would hate to see no end,” it escalate to 24/7. he said.

Bernhard Wendt “It’s not getting any better, and if they take five-minute walk from it to 24-7, it’s going to the shelter.

He says the Pidbe worse. I don’t know why senior citizens cock shelter is a “very have to put up with unique” shelter with challenges, what goes on there. I’d unique such as the fact that ask you to turn this down for myself and for residents can stay only three days. all senior citizens.”

“Right now, the A woman who lives Comox Valley has the right next to the shelter said she can’t sell only shelter in B.C. her house when peo- that’s not open 24 ple learn what is next hours,” he said. “Right now, at 8 a.m., they’re door.

She says she has finishing breakfast, seen people sitting out and no matter what every night laughing frame of mind they’re and howling, as well in, no matter what as people having sex their physical health, on the lawn and on the we’re kicking them out.” bench at the bus stop.

Hobden felt that if Bernhard Wendt lives right across the the shelter were open street from the shelter 24 hours a day, there and thinks it’s an ero- wouldn’t be so many wandering sion of his privacy and people

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“They’re outside because they have no destination,” he said.

After hearing from nearby residents, council decided to postpone

third reading of the zoning amendment bylaw for two weeks to allow consideration of a Good Neighbour Agreement, which would outline issues such as the

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to bring the shelter in line with operations in every other community across the province.

She also noted that the intent from the beginning was to have a Good Neighbour Agreement in place.

“The intention was that building was never purpose-built for a shelter, but we’re in a crunch right now, and we’re coming up to inclement weather now,” she said. “There are problems there, and the idea of a 24-hour shelter is to alleviate them, not exacerbate them. It’s awful

to know things are not going well ... we’ve got to find a way to solve that, and you don’t do it by doing nothing. I think it’s incumbent on us to recognize people are dying on our streets, and we can do something this winter so it doesn’t happen again.”

Coun. Jon Ambler pointed out that when a local group visited other shelters, they said a Good Neighbour Agreement was essential, and he wondered why there hasn’t been one yet. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Coun. Larry Jangula voted against the postponement.

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Comox bylaw hits stop sign Erin Haluschak

questions answered prior to a vote.

“This isn’t a real The road to restrict- burning issue — ing political there’s no signs along elections This isn’t a boulevards coming f r o n t i n g real burning issue up within p r i v a t e — there’s no electhe next property week, I in Comox tions coming up don’t see hit a small within the next why we speed bump week. I don’t see couldn’t Wednesday b r i n g as council why we couldn’t this up in d e f e r r e d bring this up in the next the motion the next council council a week folmeeting. lowing a meeting. It makes It makes series of perfect sense to perfect q u e s t i o n s me and then we sense to p r e s e n t e d can get proper me and to councilthen we answers. lors. can get T h e Ken Grant p r o p e r bylaw was answers,” presented he said. to councillors for first, Richard Kanigan, second and third reading following slight amendments following review by the Town’s lawyer and staff.

•POND•PATH• H• Coun. Tom Grant •PATIO•WALL• L• said he presented staff with a list of questions, Topsoil - Bark but those questions Fish/Topsoil Mix did not get answered through a breakdown 4634 Cumberland Road in communication.

Delivery & Pickups Loaded “Could we put this 7 Days & Evenings off until the next council meeting and those questions could be circulated to all of council with the answers to those questions?” he asked.

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A FAST-MOVING bush fire near Highland Secondary School was contained Tuesday by the Comox Fire Department.

Bush fire snuffed in time Comox firefighters had to act fast to snuff a bush fire on Pritchard Road on Tuesday afternoon.

“Upon arrival we found a very fast-moving fire with heavy smoke covering Pritchard Road,” says chief Gord Schreiner.

Comox Fire Rescue sent its entire fleet of three fire engines and quickly got the fire under control.

“We requested the use of Courtenay Fire Department’s tanker but were able to establish a hydrant water supply before they arrived. This fire could have been very serious if not for the fast action of the fire department.”

The cause is under investigation, but it is suspicious, Schreiner added.

— Comox Fire Department

Just relax and feel radiant People living with chronic pain can learn new self-help tools later this month.

The Comox Valley Chronic Pain Support Group is pleased to host Christina Nienaber-Roberts, MSc, RNHP and KYT, Sept. 20.

Nienar-Roberts will present a self-help experimental seminar called Relax and Feel Radiant.

This seminar focuses on supporting participants in “reconnecting with their healer within.”

Nienar-Roberts worked internationally as a scientist for more than 25 years.

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the town’s chief administrative officer, circulated the questions to council, who then voted to defer the motion to next week’s meeting to review the answers.

••• Council adopted an amendment to the Comox council procedure Wednesday to allow the results of

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To offer educational resources, helpful referrals and peercounseling.

To encourage women hurt by abortion to join us in being Canada Silent No More through written testimonials and public awareness campaigns when they feel ready.

To equip women to be leaders in their communities and a voice that declares that abortion should be unthinkable To establish a network of post abortive women and others interested in supporting our mission and goals.

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, September 9, 2011

Group a real foundation of Valley Grants benefit many Comox Valley charities year after year Every year the Comox Valley Community Foundation disperses funding to a diverse mix of community groups and organizations.

Groups such as the Comox Valley Transition Society, Cumberland Community Forest and L’Arche received grants in early 2011.

The Comox Valley Transition Society operates Lili House, a shelter for women and children who are fleeing abuse. The grant monies received for Lili House were used to refurbish the laundry room including the appliances.

Since 1992 over 4,000 women and children had used the laundry facilities.

“Community support for the programs we provide is absolutely essential, in terms of fundraising and awareness of the problem of violence against women and awareness of the existence of services that can help,” says executive director Heather Ney. “Through the donation of the CVCF, the practical problem of the aging laundry room was solved, awareness was raised, and a message of care and concern was sent to the women and children who use the shelter.”

The Cumberland Community Forest Society has preserved 150 acres of forest land surrounding Cumberland. These trails are well known to both local and visiting enthusiasts in the biking and hiking communities.

The society utilized their CVCF grant for trail maintenance including drainage work on heavily used trails, bridge replacement, new signage, a lockbox and a portable desktop display for the information booth.

“Because of the generous grant from CVCF, the Cumberland Community Forest Society has been able to install signage and make improvements to the trail network within the Cumberland Community Forest that we otherwise would not be able to afford,” says volunteer co-ordinator Mary Lynn DesRoches. “Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy these improve-

home has taken on a new life and created an enhanced welcoming atmosphere that matches the smiles and good humour of its residents.

Thank you to the many generous donors for making this happen!”

Eligible applicants for Foundation funding include registered charities and qualified donees under the Income Tax Act. They must demonstrate fiscal responsibility and effective management.

Grants are not made to individuals or businesses.

Projects and activities must occur in the Comox Valley (School DIRECTOR RON WEBBER of the Comox Valley District 71) or be of Community Foundation tries out a new chair direct benefit to the at Jubilee House. residents of the Comox Valley. ments for years to new curtains, a solid The Foundation will come.” wood dining room consider applications L’Arche Comox Val- table, sturdy chairs and in five fields of interley operates Jubilee a brightly painted liv- est — arts and culture, House, a home for peo- ing room, everyone just environment, seniors, ple with special needs. loves lounging around health and welfare, “Through education and the grant youth. that we Community support for the The Comox received Valley Comprograms we provide is absolutely from CVCF m u n i t y we were able essential, in terms of fundraisFo u n d a t i o n to buy new ing and awareness of the problem accepts grant f u r n i t u r e of violence against women and applications for Jubionline.

The awareness of the existence of serlee House,” Fo u n d a t i o n states Chris- vices that can help. holds one grant tine Monier, Heather Ney cycle per year. community Applications leader and will be accepttogether chit-chatting executive director. ed between Sept. 17 “Most of the former away. and Oct. 21.

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The next workshop will be held Sept. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. Space is limited, so RSVP to cvcf@shawcable.com, 250-338-8444 or 467 Cumberland Rd. in Courtenay.

For more information on the Community Foundation and how to apply for funding, visit www.cvcfoundation.org or contact president Lorne Harder at 250338-1401.

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MARG AND RUSS Wreggitt celebrated their anniversary in grand style with the Record at the swim-up bar at a resort in Puerto Vallarta.

SISTERS SHIRL, MARJ, Yvonne, Pat, Muriel and Rowena – all in their 70s and 80s – took the Record with them on a cruise reunion.

WHEN IT COMES TO SPREADING THE NEWS, readers of the Comox Valley Record are number one. They enjoy packing a copy of their favourite hometown newspaper with them as they travel the globe to celebrate special occasions, visit friends and family, enjoy a relaxing vacation or see some of the world’s many historical and geographical landmarks. Take us along on your next trip and send your photo to sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com. or drop it off at our office.

THE BUCKEYE STATE welcomed Leo and Barbara LeBlanc when they took us along to Ohio to celebrate Leo’s sister’s 100th birthday.

THE RECORD WENT on a dog sled run at a mushers camp in Juneau, Alaska.

Along for the ride were Sharry McAndrew, George Bentham, Dave Floyd, Anne Langdon, John Jenkins and Tannis Booth.

FRANK AND IRENE Bukovac packed a copy of their favourite hometown newspaper when visited Paris, France this summer.

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Unitarians celebrating their 50th anniversary Celebrating 50 years as a spiritual community, the Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship is both celebrating the traditions that have held the fellowship together for half a century and taking a giant step forward in exploring new times, formats and forms of worship.

Starting this September, traditional services will continue on the first and third Sunday of each month, and there will be informal, multigenerational, participatory Spirit Circle Sundays on the second, fourth, and fifth Sundays of the month.

The first of the Spirit Circle Sundays will begin Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. in the Comox United Church Fellowship hall with Karen Alexandre’s fascinating photographic exploration of the Inner Meaning in the Ordinary – intensely closeup photos set to music, bringing an extraordinary mindfulness to what we often brush off as “just the ordinary world.”

Karen, a Creekside Commons resident, undertook the spiritual task of going every morning with her camera and wide-angle lens to document seeming mystical experiences all about us every day.

Other Spirit Circle Sundays will explore The Wisdom and Beauty of Trees — inviting those present to shape and share their connection to the natural world though Playdough models.

The Nov. 13 Spirit Circle titled

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On Oct. 23, Cyril Nelms will lead a discussion of Land and Justice. If you think “tax” is a four-letter word, you will find this an enriching experience. Oct. 30 will explore — fall fair style — the stories that we have to share of the events that shape and inspire our lives.

Young and old are invited to share together in the Spirit Circle. On the infrequent occasion when children would not be interested in joining the adults, babysitting will be available.

As the name implies, Spirit Circle Sundays will be held in the church hall instead of sanctuary and the chairs will be arranged in a circle.

After a number of requests for circlestyled gatherings CVUF has decided to experimentally explore whether sitting in a circle of chairs or rows of pews actually makes a difference.

In this 50th anniversary CVUF is determined to become a truly multigenerational community, where all members and friends will feel more empowered, nurtured and welcome, and we grow from our shared stories and experiences.

For more information on Spirit Circle Sundays and other CVUF services, see www.CVUF.ca or call 250-890-9262.

— Comox Valley Unitarians

COURTENAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL students, front from left, Asia Persons, Sheradan Jobe Whitney, Charlie Doll, Samantha Doll, Joey Hampshire and Jimmy Hampshire are excited to receive new backpacks filled with school supplies that were donated by Costco. Behind them are Sheldon Theriault, ambassador for programs at Costco, (left) and principal Kyle Timms.

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Friday, September 9, 2011 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

Bank recycling your electronics On Saturdays until Oct. 15, cash and cheques won’t be the only deposits accepted at select TD Canada Trust branches in B.C. This Saturday, the Comox branch at 104B-1966 Guthrie Rd. will be the first to accept used electronics for the purpose of recycling them.

It’s part of TD Canada Trust’s E-Recycling Event, making it easy for Canadians to dispose of their old electronics at approximately 50 of its participating branches. Customers and local area residents are encouraged to bring in their old or unwanted electronic and e-waste items to be recycled.

During a successful test pilot program last year at three branches in Edmonton, Vancouver and Burlington, Ont., TD Canada Trust responsibly disposed of and recycled close to 1,500 electronics in three days.

Customers and residents can bring common electronics items such as TVs, personal computers and peripherals (mice, laptop, keyboards, and speakers), desktop printers, monitors, cell phones and smartphones, batteries, mp3 players and more. As an added incentive, Canadians who recycle their electronics at the participating branches will be entered in a draw to win a smart car.

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French choir inviting Vous vous rappelez sûrement que la vallée de Comox avait une chorale francophone appelée Les Voix de l’Île, il y a une dizaine d’années.

Et bien, nous reprenons cette activité culturelle que l’on a nommée les Harmonies Francos le lundi 12 septembre à 19h.

Les répétitions auront lieu les lundis de 19h à 21h. Nous invitons les francophones et les francophiles qui aiment chanter et jouer de la cuillère. C’est un rendez-vous au 495 av.

Fitzgerald, à 19h le 12 septembre.

••• Come and sing your heart out with the Francophone Choir, Les Harmonies Francos, on Sept. 12 from 7 to 9. We will practise until mid-December.

For details, contact 250-334-8884, 250-897-

3407 or afvccomox@ telus.net.

— Les Harmonies

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Blog aids high school newbies Is the first day kind of crazy? How do I get a locker? How will I find my way around the school? Will I still have my friends from last year and how do I make new friends? Do you get lots of homework?

These are the questions asked by many students starting high school for the first time in School District 71.

The transition between schools can be a stressful time for students and their families.

Everyone remembers that feeling of walking down the hall of a new school on the first day, overwhelmed by the number of new students, teachers and classes.

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The layout seems confusing and the bells ring at odd times.

To make those transitions easier, aboriginal education students at G.P. Vanier, Mark Isfeld and Highland secondary schools and the Nala’atsi program, have helped create a video blog.

Students answer questions and give survival tips for new students. Their words of wisdom include advice on how to make new friends, how to stay out of trouble and stay on your teachers’ good side —coffee from Starbucks or Tim Hortons seems to work wonders.

Bullies do exist but the students in all three schools high schools pointed out that

there are teachers and counsellors you can turn to if bullying becomes an issue.

Included in the video blog are school tours with a hand-held camera and a tour guide pointing out where the important places are to be found.

Getting from one side of Vanier to the other in the few minutes allowed between classes can be a daunting task.

In the video tour, the shortcuts are revealed as well as the crucial information — ‘go with the flow, keep to the right, and stay out of the way of the Grade 12s.’

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, September 9, 2011

Join the fun at Marina Park

This year, the BC SPCA is hosting its largest fundraiser of the year on Sunday September 11.

Every community around the province participates by raising funds for their local branch of the BC SPCA. The Comox Valley event will be at Marina Park in Comox. The event includes a casual ½ hour walk, contests for the animals and their human companions, with prizes for both to enjoy! There will be animal related booths, sponsor booths, entertainment, food

and much more.

Booth participants include: Brycyn Enterprises, Van Isle Veterinary Hospital, First Insurance, Sam Ennis/Remax, Bosley’s Pet Food, Small Animal Rescue Society, Scoop on Pets, Heather’s Pet Oral Care, Celebrate it! Events & Entertainment, Mountainaire Avian Rescue, House of Dogs, The Romance Shop, Sunrise Veterinary Clinic, Tree of Life Veterinary Care, and Village of Cumberland Bear Aware.

Activities will include raffles, games and

contests at each booth, a silent auction, and door prizes. As well, you and your dog can compete in contests such as pooper scooper relay, bobbing for hot dogs, best kiss, best tail wag, musical sits, and many more fun games.

Plus, this year we have great prizes for the top Fundraisers: Top fundraiser, Individual: two 1-month memberships to Comox Valley Boxing Club, $50 gift certificate plus a gift card for a rashguard from Fitness Etc., $110 worth of

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Dog supplements, also from Fitness Etc. and a Samsung Galaxy Tablet (value $600) from Pure Wireless Bell Top fundraiser, Team: $1000 gift certificate for the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa. Top fundraiser, Youth: (15 or younger) An awesome prize package that includes a $100.00 gaming party donated by Play N Trade, a $20.00 gift card donated by A&W, $40.00 in “Rec Bucks’, and 4 - $25.00 gift cards donated by Precision Flooring Installation for Landmark Cinemas, Rogers, Walmart and Coles!

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Disaster training free Comox Fire Rescue is offering free Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP) and CPR courses.

Experience has shown that after a disaster, it may take three or more days for emergency services to reach many of the neighbourhoods and individuals.

The NEPP program is designed to provide information, training and skills necessary for individuals and neighbourhoods to be self-sufficient after a disaster.

Five NEPP programs are scheduled at the Comox Fire Station on Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. (two-hour session); Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. and Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Sessions are free.

Contact the Comox Community Centre at 250-339-2255 to register.

Recognizing and responding

quickly to someone having a heart attack or choking can mean the difference between life and death.

Comox Fire Rescue is also offering three free CPR (A) courses. CPR A AED covers the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for people age eight and over including performing one person adult CPR. Sessions also cover the use of public access Automatic External Defibrillators (AED).

CPR (A) programs are scheduled at the Comox Fire Station on Sept.

16; Oct. 15 and Oct. 30. All sessions start at 1 p.m. and are three hours in length. Contact the Comox Community Centre at 250-339-2255 to register.

Contact the Comox Community Centre at 250-339-2255 to register. — Comox Community Centre

THIS WEIGH SCALE is a new addition to the Comox Valley waste management centre.

The Comox Strathcona waste management (CSWM) service has nearly completed the installation of a new weigh scale at the Comox Valley waste management centre.

The present weigh scale is nearly 20 years old and and is past its serviceable life in terms of maintenance and operation.

The new weigh scale project involved a development plan and redesign, which included identifying placement of the scale to address facility access issues. The new scale will be located closer to the front entrance allowing for enhanced on-site traffic flow in and throughout the public tipping areas. “We believe that users of the centre will

be pleased with the new changes and the improved efficiencies to the overall operation,� said Jon Isfeld, CVRD’s assistant manager of Comox Valley waste services. “The new scales are anticipated to open in early October.�

For more information on the CV waste management centre as well as other solid waste news and services visit www.cswm.ca.

The Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) service is a function of the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and is responsible for two regional waste management centres that serve the Comox Valley and Campbell River. — Comox Valley Regional District

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Ringing bells grim reminder

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS performed on Canada Day in a free concert with teacher Heather Flint.

Come for a wee fling?

It’s that time again when we are all looking to keep the winter blues away and what better way to do so than with dancing.

Scottish Country Dancing, not to be confused with Highland Dancing, is a wonderful way to keep body and mind active.

It has its traditions from when men were away at war and women were at home, all needing social stimulation and exercise. Men danced in the fields and women in the barns and they had a wonderful time.

All ages from 16 plus are wel-

come. No need to worry about partners as women and men are intermingled to form sets of eight to 10 dancers.

There are other Island clubs and all have social activities throughout the year. For example, the local group held a Royal Wedding Dance as its last social of the season and dancers from Victoria, Port Alberni and Oceanside came.

Come and try dancing for yourself Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Comox United Church.

For more information, call Heather Flint at 250-338-9060.

Access struggle ongoing Of all adults in British Columbia, 18.4 per cent live with a disability.

This figure comes from the 2006 StatsCanada Participation and Activity Limitations Survey.

This means that almost one in five adults in the Comox Valley has activities of daily living limited because of a health related condition or problem.

For example, 12.2 per cent of all adults in B.C. has difficulty with mobility; that is, almost one in eight adults has difficulty climbing a flight of

stairs or walking from one room to another.

These facts are from the same StatsCanada survey.

Locally, the Comox Valley Accessibility Committee is an informal group that meets once a month to work on raising awareness around accessibility in the Comox Valley.

The CV Accessibility Committee is having its next meeting on Sept. 13 at noon at the Lewis Centre.

Everyone interested in accessibility issues is welcome to attend.

If you have any questions or concerns

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around accessibility, or the committee, call Marg 250-338-6316 or Heather 250-338-5371, or email hcrites@courtenay.ca.

— Comox Valley Accessibility Committee

The Comox Valley FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Community Network joins with other communities across Canada and the world to recognize the need for education.

Around the world on the ninth minute of the ninth hour of the ninth month, bells will ring to remind communities that drinking alcohol during the nine months of pregnancy could have lifelong consequences.

FASD is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual who has had alcohol exposure. This could happen any time from conception through to the nine months of pregnancy.

In Canada, FASD affects more than one in 1,000 babies. It is the largest incidence of any major birth defect in Canada. The effects are life-long and irreversible.

The Comox Valley FASD Community Network is made up of several delegates from organizations within our community and family members interested in making a change in our community through education and promotion of a healthy lifestyle.

The Comox Valley FASD Community Network does not condone “the blame and shame” of consumption of alcohol by mothers during pregnancy, but rather

would like to educate families on options.

In the past, the local group has put together a family educational event in our community with entertainment, children’s activities, and food in Simms Park. This year it is hoped to take a presentation to Victoria in conjunction with other community partners.

If you think that someone is affected by FASD you can contact one of the following community resources for more information: • Comox Valley Family Services Association-Healthy Families Program at 250-8717577.

• Co-ordinator: Fri-

day’s Child (a division of Aboriginal Head Start Program): 250334-2477.

• Jenny McCloud: Wachiay Friendship Centre at 250-3387793.

From prenatal groups to preschool education and fam-

ily support; each of the programs supports families with education and resources.

On Sept. 9, local people will recognize Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Victoria.

— Comox Valley FASD Community Network

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Fox run for fun, but also for a very serious cause courage, and generosity, proving that cancer survivors are ready and willing to continue where Terry left off. “The fact is that if Terry were diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma today, instead of being given a 30-percent chance to live, he would be looking at a 90-per-cent survival rate,� explains Donna White, provincial director of the Terry Fox Foundation BC/Yukon, a cancer survivor and a testament to the difference that research is making in the fight against cancer.

WHERE THEY HAPPEN • Friday, Sept. 16 19 Wing Fitness and Community Centre gymnasium. Registration: 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Run start: 1 p.m. Event close: 3 p.m. 10 km, 5 km, suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers. Dogs welcome on leash. • Sunday, Sept. 18 Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Dr. in Courtenay. Registration: 8 a.m. Run start: 9 a.m.

Event closes: 1 p.m. 10 km, 5 km, 2 km, 1km.

Suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers. Not suitable for rollerblades. Dogs on leash welcome. • Sunday, Sept. 18 Hornby Island Co-Op, 5875 Central Rd. Registration: 10 a.m. Run start: 10 a.m. 10 km, 5 km. Suitable for bikes. Not suitable for wheelchairs/strollers or rollerblades. Dogs on a leash welcome.

Vendors sought for looming fair The Black Creek Community Fair is coming soon, and fair organizers are looking for an array of craft vendors to sell their wares at this year’s event.

The 2011 Black Creek Community Fair will be held Sept.17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The goal of the fair is to celebrate the community of Black Creek and all it has to offer.

The fair has also traditionally been the main fundraiser for the Black Creek Community Association (BCCA), a non-profit, charitable organization that oversees the Black Creek Community Centre.

The aim this year is to fundraise specifically for an extended hours access system for the

Community Centre’s fitness room.

Craft vendors are an integral part of the Black Creek Community Fair, and they can be one of the following: a vendor with the commercial sale of a product or service; an art and craft vendor; or a community/ non-profit group.

Vendor fees are $25 per vendor (an extra $5 if an electrical outlet is needed), while community/non-profit vendors can participate free of charge.

Spaces provided for vendors are approximately 10 feet by 10 feet.

For more information on the Black Creek Community Fair and craft vendor details includ-

ing application forms, fees and registration, please call the BCCA office at 250-337-5190.

Summer office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as well as 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

The BCCA’s website address is www.bccaonline.ca.

The Black Creek Community Association is a membershipbased organization offering a variety of fitness, recreation, arts and other classes, as well as a fully-equipped fitness facility for members and non-members. Membership entitles you to discounts on classes and fitness room admission. — Black Creek Community Association

Activity guide getting out and about The Black Creek Community Association’s (BCCA) Fall 2011 Activity Guide has arrived in mailboxes and is now available.

The guide features an array of classes, workshops and events for people of all ages this autumn.

If you haven’t received a copy of the guide, it can be accessed at the BCCA’s website at www.bccaonline.ca.

You can also stop by the BCCA’s office during office hours to request a copy.

One key update this fall is that BCCA members now receive 15 per cent off all classes and workshops (early bird, regular and drop-in rates) and Community Centre rentals.

BCCA memberships are currently up for renewal. The term for new memberships is from Sept. 1 until Aug.

BLACK CREEK 31, 2012.

BCCA membership prices are $30 for family memberships, $15 for single memberships, $5 for senior memberships and $8 for senior family memberships.

For more information on BCCA memberships, as well as class details and to register, stop by the BCCA’s office or give us a call at 250-337-5190.

The BCCA’s office hours for Fall 2011 are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Saturday, as well as 4-8 p.m., Monday to Thursday.

The BCCA accepts the following forms of payment: cash, cheque, Visa or MasterCard.

The BCCA does not accept debit cards.

The Black Creek Community Association is a membership-

based organization offering a variety of fitness, recreation, arts and other classes, as well as a fully-equipped fitness facility for members and non-members.

Membership entitles you to discounts on classes and fitness room admission. — Black Creek Community Association

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cer survivor, point to Terry Fox as being the reason they are alive today. Anna, like Terry was diagnosed at 17 with osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer), the same type Terry had battled.

However eerily similar her story is to Terry’s, with the incredible advances made in research funded by The Foundation, Anna

was able to keep her leg and her life. This being something she attributes directly to Terry and the incredible sacrifice he made 31 years ago. ••• For information about your local Terry Fox Run, The Terry Fox Foundation and its initiatives, visit www. terryfox.org or call 1-888-836-9786.

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Every Saturday starting September 24th until November 26th from 2-4 pm come and socialize your puppy with other puppies at Doggydo!

Carrie our partner trainer from K-9 Kind will be on hand to supervise and answer any puppy training questions.

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Starting September 19th on Mondays and Wednesdays we will be launching our Doggydo shuttle service to transport your dog to Doggydo for a day of fun ďŹ lled socialization and play!!!!

Pick up will be at the Quality Foods parking lot at 7:00 am in Comox and the Starbucks parking lot at 7:30 am in Courtenay and drop o will be at 5 pm at the Starbucks parking lot and 5:30 pm at the Quality Foods parking lot.

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“What’s wonderful about his legacy is that it’s not just about the type of cancer Terry had, or cancers affecting youth, or men, or women,� she said in a news release. “The Foundation funds research in to all kinds of cancer, believing as Terry did, that we need to conquer this disease once and for all for everybody.�

This is why despite there being more people taking part in the run who know someone who have been touched by the disease, there are also more survivors than ever taking part as well.

The Foundation would like to honour everyone who has ever battled cancer with a sea of red shirts at each and every Terry Fox Run across Canada.

Working together to show the world that cancer research is impacting so many people’s lives and all it takes is one person to make that difference.

Some like Anna Solnikova, a two-time can-

Cancer survivors are invited to celebrate the benefits of cancer research and awareness with a free red shirt and a place of honour as Terry’s Team Members at their local Terry Fox Run. The 31st annual Terry Fox Run is fast approaching, with three events scheduled for the Comox Valley.

Thirty-one years ago, Fox ripped the BandAid off cancer to show the world the realities of cancer in exposing his artificial leg. Terry’s Team Members uphold his legacy of strength,

Cost is $25.00 per day and registration is required

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Coffee break for Alzheimer’s

EVERYBODY ON DENMAN Island is against coal mining it seems.

PHOTO BY GRAHAM HAYMAN

Coal foes dominant For the second year in a row, the Denman Blackberry Fair Parade was dominated by opposition to the proposed Raven Coal Mine. The bright yellow Denman Opposes Coal banner led a long line of representatives from various “interest groups” through downtown Denman Island to the applause and cheers of onlookers.

It was left up to participants to write up their own protest signs, many with the reasons for their opposition to the mine.

Among the represented: “Lungs against Coal, “Bakers Say ‘No’ to Coal,” “Welders Against Coal,” “Bellies Against Coal” (an expectant mother), “Kids Say No to Coal,” “Fruit Growers Against

Abortion opposed The Silent No More Awareness Campaign arrives in the Comox Valley this Saturday.

A non-profit organization, SNMAC was formed to help women speak out about the effects their abortion has had on their lives.

Public rallies and online testimonials are the forums that have been set up, to help women (and men) break the silence that surrounds their suffering.

Through their public testimonials, these men and women want to demonstrate the devastating consequences of abortion and the negative effects it has had on their mental, physical and spiritual well-being.

Guest Suzanne Formanek is an international speaker, a United Nations presenter, and a previous resident of the Comox Valley. She will share her journey and her passion.

The rally will be held at Simms Millennium Park from 1 to 3 p.m.

The testimonies are scheduled to begin at approximately 2 p.m.

Information tables will be on site.

For more information, contact Robin

at rfitzgerald@live.ca or for more in-depth information about the Silent No More Awareness Campaign see www.silentnomore.-ssf. ca.

— Silent No More Awareness Campaign

Coal,” and “Birders Against Coal. Most on point was a six-foot raven carrying a sign that read, “Ravens Against Coal.”

Graham Hayman with Denman Opposes Coal said, “Although the parade was humorous and fun, the spectre of a coal mine in the beautiful Comox Valley is no laughing matter. We have serious concerns about the impacts of a coal mine on water, air, wildlife, health, the local shellfish industry, and the increased greenhouse gas emissions when the coal is burned.

“The parade was a lively way to give voice to those concerns.”

— Denman Blackberry Fair Parade

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is calling on local residents to take part in British Columbia’s largest Coffee Break on Sept. 15.

This popular do-ityourself event is the Society’s nationwide fundraiser for our local communities, which each year raises important funds to support more than 70,000 British Columbians living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Anyone can host a Coffee Break — friends, families, or corporations - at home, at work or a public venue, by exchanging a cup of coffee for a donation on behalf of the Society.

This year’s national goal is $1.5 million.

“The dementia crisis is now and it’s in our communities,” says Jean Blake, CEO for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. “We still don’t have a cure for the disease, but support, education and information about what to expect on the dementia journey help families to develop the skills and confidence to live well and independently longer. Our programs are increasingly vital. We need community support and funds to keep them active.”

Demand for services is steadily climbing as the number of Canadians with dementia surges. An estimated 1.3 million Canadians will be affected by 2038.

This number does not take into account

thousands of caregivers who already clock a staggering 231 million hours a year in unpaid care. Burgeoning baby boomers will compound this trend. The risk for dementia doubles every five years after age 65.

While Coffee Break officially kicks off on Sept. 15, participants

can host their event any time for one month after, and can be simple or elaborate, from organizing corporate challenges to holding trivia nights, to staging events at local coffee shops or shopping centres.

For registration, tips and information on how to get started, visit

www.alzheimerbc.org/ Get-Involved/CoffeeBreak.aspx. See the attached Coffee Break Quick Facts for more details and figures for Coffee Break.

Learn more about the Alzheimer Society of B.C., at www. alzheimerbc.org.

— Alzheimer Society of B.C.

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“Some of our courses utilize TRANSAS simulators, giving students the opportunity to practice ship maneuvering and navigation from the safety of a classroom setting. They’re the only of their kind on the North Island using programs unique to the BC coast.“ Todd Graham, Marine Training Instructor

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How many pileateds could a woodpecker pick…

One of the most charming and comical species of birds has to be the pileated woodpecker.

Its unusual name is derived from the Latin word “pileum” which described a pointed cap worn by the Romans and in fact resembled a crest.

The pileated is the largest of the 13 species of woodpeckers which also includes flickers and sap suckers. Locally, the most common woodpeckers are the pileated, hairy and downy.

Woodpeckers are very important “keystone species” and critical to the safety and well being of many other wildlife species including, squirrels, owls, wood ducks, and many small songbirds that depend on them for nesting sites and food sources.

The pileated woodpecker is easily recognized by its distinct red head crest and is similar in size to a crow but has a longer and more slender beak. In addition to the red crest the male also has red markings at the base of the beak and a red moustache.

Their bodies are mainly black with a white stripe running under the eyes and down the neck.

The silence of the forest is often broken by the loud drumming on a nearby tree. In the spring this can also be heard in urban areas as the woodpeckers announce their presence to a potential mate by drumming on a vent or rooftop.

In addition to the drumming they are also very vocal with the raucous nonstop chat-

THIS PILEATED WOODPECKER displays the distinctive red crest on its head.

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with special features which allows them to hammer away at a tree. When watching a woodpecker at work one wonders how its

head can take so much pounding, they have extremely thick skull bones that are designed to absorb the shock.

Pileated woodpeckers have short legs and strong curved claws which are designed for clinging and climbing up or down trees; a stiff fanned tail helps stabilize them when they are excavating or probing for food.

A variety of ants are the favourite food for woodpeckers, but they will eat other insects.

Pileated woodpeckers are not regular visitors to MARS as they do not usually stray into urban areas, however their habitat is constantly being encroached upon and dead trees are being removed.

The woodpecker that came to our centre had hit a window, which resulted in injury to its head and loss of muscle control in its legs.

Sometimes this kind

of injury will resolve itself in a few days, other times this is not the case and if the injuries sustained are longlasting.

Fall is the time when we rescue more birds that have flown into windows, with the berries ripening often the birds become intoxicated with the fermenting

fruit.

If you find such a bird on the ground place it in a covered box and leave it in a safe warm, dark, quiet place and check after an hour. Often the bird is just stunned and will fly away.

For further information or to report injured, abandoned wildlife or

advice before attempting a rescue, call 1-800304-9968. For all other calls, 250-337-2021, or visit our website at www.wingtips.org.

Sandy Fairfield is the educational co-ordinator for the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS). The MARS column appears every second Friday.

tering. These woodpeckers are found in densely forested areas that have a supply of dead or decaying trees where they excavate holes in search of food or to create a nest.

The nests are only used by the woodpecker once then they abandon them at which point they become home to many other wildlife species providing a sanctuary or nest site.

Locally, these woodpeckers are important to our smaller owls especially the northern pygmy, saw whet and western screech owls providing them with cavity nests.

Woodpeckers are equipped with long chisel-shaped beaks

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All proceeds will go to this charity. Dawn to Dawn is a local organization that helps the homeless in the Comox Valley.

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Five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: An unknown shopper and a cashier at London Drugs in Driftwood Mall were credited for saving the life of Ian Boxall, 12, who was shopping with his grandmother when he started choking on a mint.

Employee Emily Wood attempted the Heimlich manoeuvre, then the mystery man took over and released the mint.

Ten years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: A broken propeller affecting an engine was partially blamed for an August plane crash involving pilot Len Morrow, an investigator said. The propeller had been bent on the landing prior to the flight.

The twin-engine Piper Seneca crashed into a partially-logged area near Estevan Point on the West Coast of the Island. Morrow, 57, a longtime school trustee, miraculously survived the crash.

Fifteen years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Burnaby fishermen Cory Coe and Dino Torretto were driving on Fifth Street on their way to one last early-morning trip when they spotted smoke at a two-storey apartment at Sixth and Kilpatrick.

“We got somebody to call 911, and screamed and yelled and got everybody out of there,” Coe said.

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Two tenants were injured when they jumped out of secondstorey windows.

Twenty years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Damping the din at the Loft Cabaret earned a reprieve for the bar from Courtenay council.

The Loft came under fire when neighbours complained about music pulsating from the cabaret, and about squealing tires and late-night arguments in the parking lot.

Threatened with court action and the possible loss of his licence, bar owner Tony Saunders was expected to tell council his side of the story. But $1.5 million worth of soundproofing and investigation by an alderman convinced council the bar had solved the problem.

Twenty five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: At least five candidates were in the running for the Comox Social Credit constituency nominations as a fall election seemed more apparent: Jack Collins, Pat Fraser, and Valley residents Delbert Doll, Stan Hagen, and Crispin Morris.

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SPANISH Conversation Group: Those with some knowledge of Spanish & wishing to practise conversing with others invited to join weekly group meeting either Tuesday or Wednesday evening. FMI: 250-3342031.

Friday, Sept. 9 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Goose Spit walk; meet at Goose Spit, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Sue 250-898-8333, Gina 250890-9336, Susanne 250-9415478, www.cvnewcomers. blogspot.com.

Saturday, Sept. 10 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Joanna Finch & Jim Lambert, C.V. Exhibition Grounds, Headquarters Road, Courtenay, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket. com.

CCFS Plant Sale, corner of Third St. & Derwent Ave., Cumberland, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

All proceeds to Cumberland Community Forest Society.

FMI: Grace 250 336-8921.

189 ROYAL Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Port Augusta hold Information & Recruiting Drive, Driftwood & Comox Centre malls, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. For ages 12–18; bring parents. Also, hot dog fundraiser at Driftwood Mall

by Quality Foods, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

KITTY Cat P.A.L Society Adopt-A-Pal, at Woofy’s, Ryan Road (near Superstore), 11 a.m.–2 p.m., and at Wagz, 463 Fifth St., 11 a.m.– 2 p.m.

FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.

C.V. CELTIC Club general meeting, St. Peter’s Church hall, 218 Church St., Comox, 1:30 p.m. $25 membership fee payable at meeting.

New members welcome.

FMI: Sheila Sturgeon 250335-0575.

L’ARCHE Comox Valley Fundraiser: Pig Roast & Barn Dance, Merville Community Hall, Highway 19A, 5:30–10 p.m. With Fiddlejam & Black Swan. Tickets/FMI: L’Arche 250-334-8320.

Sunday, Sept. 11 UNION BAY Community Club ‘s Annual Fall Craft Sale, Union Bay Hall, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 50 crafters on 2 floors; Souper Luncheon available.

FMI: Dave 250-335-2317.

KITTY Cat P.A.L Society Adopt-A-Pal, at Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.

Monday, Sept. 12 C.V. SCOTTISH Country Dancers meet Monday evenings. Beginners welcome.

FMI: Heather 250-338-9060, www.cvscottishcountrydance.org.

FRANCOPHONE Choir meets, 7–9 p.m. Practices go to mid-December. FMI: 250-334-8884, 250-897-3407, afvccomox@telus.net.

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C.V. WOOD Carvers meet every Tuesday to carve &

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C.V. FAMILY History Research Group’s first meeting of new season, LDS Church, 1901 20th St., Courtenay, 7 p.m. 2 discussion groups on: Beginning in Genealogy, & What to Do When You’re Stalled.

FMI: Glenda 250-338-7792.

NORTH Island Choral Society rehearsals, Mark Isfeld Secondary School, registration 6:30 p.m., rehearsal 7 p.m. Registration $35, music deposit $30. FMI: Frances 250-338-8582.

C.V. CONCERT Band rehearsals begin, Band Room, Mark Isfeld Secondary School, 7:30 p.m. FMI: Pat 250-339-5091.

NORTH Island Rhododendron Society meeting, Comox United Church hall, 7:30 p.m. Guest speakers Becci & Keith Russell on container gardening. Free; all welcome. FMI: zukowski@ shaw.ca.

FREE BodyTalk Presentation: Your Body is Your Healer, 949 Fitzgerald Ave. (rear entrance), 7 p.m. Reservations required/FMI: 250334-0963.

Wednesday, Sept. 14 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Back Porch Banjo, Comox Bay Farm, Comox Road, Courtenay, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket. com.

F.S.N.A. North Vancouver Island Branch meet, Best Western Westerly Hotel, Courtenay: registration/ get-together 11 a.m., buffet luncheon noon, general meeting 1 p.m. Guest speaker Kurt McDonald of Courtenay Fire Dept. Reservations required. FMI: 250339-4229.

COMPASSIONATE Friends (bereaved parents’ group) meeting, Campbell River Hospice, 104–301 Dogwood, 7 p.m. (doors 6:30). All bereaved parents welcome no matter when your child died. FMI: Eileen 250-2852434, Judy 250-923-2485.

MAKING a Difference, One Thought At a Time – New Thought Classes available via Skype: free info session facilitated by life coach/teacher Jill Brocklehurst, Comox, 7 p.m. Limited seating, reservations required, call Linda 250-339-6573. FMI: .Jill 250850-3064.

Thursday, Sept. 15 C.V. WRITERS’ Society meets, Valley View Elementary School, 7 p.m. Membership sign-up & programs for upcoming year. All welcome.

FMI: 250-338-0965.

Friday, Sept. 16 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Four Bridges walk; meet at Malahat & Crown Isle, 8:50 a.m.

FMI: Doris 250-871-3407, Bev 250-871-2027, Kate 250-3389310, www.cvnewcomers. blogspot.com.

BRANCH 28 Cumberland Legion Soup & Sandwich, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

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, Sept. 17 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Anela Kahiamoe, C.V. Exhibition Grounds, Headquarters Road, Courtenay, 9 a.m.noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com.

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Nations from Greece to the U.S. are facing unprecedented fiscal challenges largely driven by unsustainable government spending on public-sector wages and benefits that outstrip those in the private sector.

Think Canada is immune? Think again. Our economy is in relatively good shape, but we have the same fiscal challenges federally, provincially and locally.

In the federal public service, wages and benefits are about 40 per cent more than they are for equivalent jobs in the private sector. The last federal budget took a tentative step in the right direction by eliminating a provision that federal employees get severance pay for quitting their jobs.

Other benefits are so generous that the phrase, “Come for the maternity leave, stay for the pension” is jokingly used as a recruiting slogan among federal employees.

The joke, of course, is on private-sector taxpayers who work longer hours for more years to pay for these generous benefits.

The provincial scene is just as bleak.

The local level of government is also out of control with wages and benefits that outstrip those for equivalent jobs in the private sector by a whopping 35 per cent.

The mother of all compensation inequities is public-sector pensions. With massive looming retirements and longer life expectancies, it’s becoming clear that in many cases, current contributions to public-sector pensions are inadequate to fund future liabilities.

Public-sector unions are in deep denial about the unsustainable nature of the course we are on. Canada will have a day of reckoning unless we insist that governments confront these challenges sooner rather than later.

It’s time to bring public-sector compensation, including pensions, back in line with the private sector for the sake of our country and our children.

Laura Jones is the senior vice-president research, economics and Western Canada with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

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Variety the spice of councils Murray Presley’s 15-year run as a councillor for the City of Courtenay will end this November.

Presley will not run in this year’s B.C. civic elections for the two reasons he mentioned in a recent interview.

A 15-year stretch is a good commitment to serve the people of the city. Presley is also 65, when people’s lives often are a time of change.

If the City of Courtenay agreed, he could remain on the Comox Valley Economic Development Society board of directors. He says he’s passionate about economic development, and he would contribute in that role.

Regardless of how his decision affects his CVEDS status or whether you agree with his stance on issues, Presley will be missed on Courtenay council.

Assuming their members can respect other perspectives and sometimes compromise to do the work of the people they represent, councils and other groups benefit from a mix of experience and ideologies.

As Presley says, “We have a working mix right now at council, not all left and not all right.”

Presley and staunch ally Larry Jangula have been the most ardent guardians of the public purse, with fellow councillors Ronna-Rae Leonard and Doug Hillian the most outspoken voices on the left side of the spectrum. The rest of council falls somewhere in the middle.

As an accountant, Presley was Courtenay council’s most prominent spending watchdog.

While some in the Comox Valley disagreed with Presley’s priorities, he brought a valuable point of view to the council table to try to keep taxes down. Courtenay’s beleaguered taxpayers owe him some thanks.

We don’t know yet who else on council will run for re-election. Leonard, for example, has already made a stab at federal politics.

We also don’t know what political rookies will try or previous candidates try again.

The best hope is that we end up with a balanced council that, through its debates and collective decisions, best represents the needs and desires of its citizens. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Record Question of the Week This week: Fifty-three per cent said they will eat less shellfish due to a biotoxin found in Cortes Island mussels. Next week: Are you upset by Gordon Campbell being named to the Order of B.C.? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage.

From Fro tragedy sometimes comes some good. Janis Trainor is devoting herself to the local Ovarian Walk of Hope in memory of her mother Holly.

Even after he’s gone as premier, Gordon Campbell remains a polarizing force in the province. Opposition to him being named to the Order of B.C. is strong.

Car Free victim of naysayers Dear editor.

I am relatively new to the Valley, arriving last August from the Sunshine Coast.

Let me start by saying that I love it here ... it’s so green, so friendly and when I first arrived, I thought so progressive! (And the customer service everywhere I went was outstanding!).

So, a year later, I’m still loving it. I’ve volunteered a bit, engaged in some amazing community events, and met some wonderful humans.

Here’s the rub...

Much like the Sunshine Coast (and, frankly, I suspect everywhere), the Comox Valley has a much more vocal group of naysayers than supporters — for everything.

So, here’s my vocal support for Car Free Day. What makes me curious is how so many people can get up in arms about a little four-hour interruption to their Sunday afternoon, when there’s a big likelihood they were either: a) not going to be home, or b) not going to be going anywhere, and thus, not going to be interrupted, inconvenienced or otherwise bothered by it should they choose not to participate.

The success and enthusiasm of Car Free Days elsewhere is amazing — backed and embraced by merchants, residents and government alike (of course, there are always detractors to every-

thing, everywhere). together on something instead of If huge, bustling, commercefinding what’s wrong about it? friendly neighbourhoods like And, by the way, my access to Commercial Drive, the West End, home will be interrupted. I live and Main Street in Vancouver in Tin Town, so with both 26th can embrace annual car-free and Willemar closed, you can bet days, why can’t our little commu- it’ll be a bit inconvenient should nity do so?

I need to drive somewhere.

Do you think Main Street — a But I’ve had plenty of notice large street that is dedicated to of the possible four-hour inconcommerce — would put up with venience in my life and can plan a car free day if it weren’t good around it. And God willing I for business? Not a chance. In don’t need emergency service, fact, they close 16 blocks of it for but Andrew has made provision an amazfor that. ing eightCar Free Day is If huge, bustling, hour street not meant to punish party that commerce-friendly neigh- people who depend thousands on their cars. bourhoods like Comof people It is meant to cremercial Drive, the West attended. ate an afternoon of Our local End, and Mian Street in celebration and comcar-free Vancouver can embrace munity within the organizer, reaches of our walkannual car-free days, Andrew able neighbourhood.

Gower, has why can’t our little comLighten up. Pull emphasized munity do so? out the card table that this and invite your isn’t an antineighbours ‘round for car, anti-big a beer and a game of oil day — it’s a “get out and enjoy rummy. Put the kids pool in the your neighbourhood and your front yard. Organize a garage community without your vehicle” sale (and let people come by later day! He’s encouraging people in the evening to pick up the big to put up lemonade stands, and stuff), or a badminton tournagarage sales, and play music, and ment, or a garage band contest, haul out the street hockey gear. or an art exhibit.

What could possibly be so As with everything, it’ll only wrong with that? be as hard as you make it. And How about we take this it’s easy to make it easy.

Kera McHugh, opportunity to celebrate this Courtenay wonderful community and come

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If New York does it, why can’t we, too?

Dear editor, Discussion is warming up regarding car-free days in our communities, and Comox has, for the time being, rejected the notion.

Meanwhile, a recent (Aug. 26) Guardian (U.K.) article describes the fun pedestrians and cycling New Yorkers are having.

In the fourth year of this carfree celebration, folks in the Big Apple are enjoying yoga, sandsculpting, guacamole making, and rock-climbing (sic!), along with free (for an hour) bicycles and helmets, in a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.

Mayor Bloomberg initially had his doubts, but it worked. If New

York can do it, why not our little communities?

Colin Park, Comox

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Lawyer challenging statements by Courtenay CAO Dear editor, Re: “City launches legal action against Maple Pool” (Record, Sept. 2).

This article quotes CAO Sandy Gray extensively. If Mr. Gray has been accurately quoted, he has misstated a number of key “facts” and misled your readers.

The statement that the Lins have not “forwarded information suggesting ways of rectifying the situation” is patently and categorically false.

The Lins provided

an in-depth study of a project in Nanaimo that could be easily implemented here, together with a sample bylaw and they provided these materials to City administrators some time ago, along with a letter setting out their suggestion for rezoning.

They are now in the process of obtaining engineering reports and other studies to support their suggestions.

Mr. Gray also is quoted as saying that the campground has

flooded twice in “about the last year.” This statement is specifically inaccurate in that there has been no flooding whatever on the property in the past 21 months.

But it is also generally misleading in that the flooding that did occur almost two years ago clearly resulted solely from the uncontrolled release of water

by B.C. Hydro.

During the next winter, BC Hydro properly controlled water releases. That winter saw the great-

est precipitation in more than 50 years and that precipitation occurred simultaneously with extremely high tides and gale force winds. But there were no floods at Maple Pool.

Finally, Mr. Gray states that minimal elevation at the site needs to be brought up

to 6.5 metres. The fact is that provincial regulations call for only 5.5 metres and the Lins are committed to complying with that requirement.

There have been allusions to a new bylaw by the City, which would increase minimum elevation by half a metre over

the provincial requirements, but if such a bylaw has been passed, it has not been placed on the City website; nor has it been otherwise publicized.

Moreover, if as Mr. Gray asserts, the City is demanding an extra half metre beyond what is required by

the Province, that would bring the requirement only to 6.0 metres, not the 6.5 metres Mr. Gray suggests is the new standard.

Clive Ansley Editor’s note: Clive Ansley is the legal counsel for Jin and Dali Lin, owners of Maple Pool Campsite.

NDP ignoring reality Dear editor, Ronna-Rae Leonard, federal NDP candidate, said that B.C. should get to keep the $1.6 billion despite the fact that B.C. did not live up to their contract obligations.

Is this how the federal NDP party would run the country if they were in charge? As an NDP government in Ottawa, they would just give away yours and my tax dollars to anybody who thought they should get money for doing nothing?

Is there anybody who honestly thinks the other provincial governments would not ask why B.C. gets a $1.6-billion freebie, and also demand extra billions of dollars from Canada government?

The only NDP party I trust to be responsible is that of Nova Scotia Premier Darrel Dexter. Premier

Dexter understands that a valueadded tax (called HST) is a good policy. Darrel not did get rid of their tax but raised the HST by two per cent so the Nova Scotia NDP government could increase social benefits.

The NDP government of Darrel Dexter also kept previously legislated tax cuts on large corporations.

His government believes in governing responsibly, not by the most popular policies.

If the NDP starts to show they have an understanding of fiscal reality like Premier Dexter and not base their policies on political expediencies of attacking sound fiscal solutions, they might someday see my vote. In the meantime I will continue to vote for the other parties.

Nina Usherwood, Comox

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Tax system unfair to most Dear editor, Re: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you, Bill and Kathrynâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; J.M. Presley (Record, Sept. 2).

Mr. Presley dwells on the issues related to the recent HST vote results while ignoring the big taxation picture in B.C. Without a doubt, the HST is an efficient and effective way for government to collect tax revenue.

The point Mr. Presley misses is that the HST was only one piece of a very unfair tax system in B.C. where the richest 20 per cent pay a lower rate of tax than the rest of us.

In 2000, most B.C. families paid about the same tax, with the top 10 per cent of

income earners paying a bit more. Today, the top 20 per cent of income earners pay a lower rate than the rest of us.

This hits the middle class and families hardest. For example, with tax cuts since 2000, the top 10 per cent get a $9,000 tax break, while the middle class and families get about $1,200.

That is unfair.

B.C. tax revenue has fallen by almost two per cent since 2000, or about $3.4 billion.

That loss of revenue has meant cuts to such public services as health, education, police.

We now pay more in MSP premiums than businesses

contribute to provincial corporate income taxes.

That is unfair.

What B.C. needs is a fair tax commission to look at what services we need, what infrastructure needs updating and how all of us can pay a fair share.

That would be fair.

Mr. Presley likes the current unfair tax system because he benefits more than the rest of us. If you rob Peter to pay Paul, you create another problem in doing so (unfair taxes), often through poor short-term planning.

However, you can always be sure of support from Paul.

Cliff Boldt, Sandwick

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Affirmative action lives here Dear editor, What is happening with the local NDP provincial nominations? Is affirmative action still alive and well in the Comox Valley?

You reported recently about the upcoming nominations for the local constituency, but I noticed that there were no men running; only women were mentioned.

Am I to conclude that men are being warned off from running without any explanations and affirmative action is being brought through the back door?

I am completely confused by

recent events. A new leader was elected by the provincial body and horror of horrors, it was a man.

From this, can I ascertain that affirmative action does not apply at the MLA level?

Maybe one of your intrepid reporters could do some investigating into this matter.

Is the affirmative action policy alive and well in the Comox Valley? Was it ever voted on by party members at large or was it brought in by edict by the ruling politburo?

Chris Miles, Black Creek

Will we pass onâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bankrupt ashes?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dear editor, It was hugely amusing to watch a right-wing evangelical wingnut like Bill Vander Zalm in cahoots with the NDP to get the HST turfed, thereby punching a $3-billion-plus hole in the B.C. budget.

Meanwhile, many of the folks who voted against the HST are clamouring for more healthcare (witness our homegrown fantasy of having two new fully staffed, fully equipped hospitals within 50 km of each other).

Teachers are now working to rule for a pie-in-the-sky salary increase and six months paid compassionate leave. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next?Two months off for the death of a pet gerbil?

Meanwhile, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look to bump into David Hahn the CEO of BC Ferries in your local food bank lineup any time soon. He is departing with a $315,000 per-year pension after steering the corporation onto the rocks with a $40-million deficit.

And at the pinnacle of cretinism we have U.S. bank CEOs who continue to earn 400 times what their employees make after engaging in risky practices that have nearly destroyed the world financial system and necessitated massive taxpayer-funded bailouts.

Everyone wants more â&#x20AC;&#x201D; more compensation, more government services, more benefits, yet everyone wants lower taxes and someone else to foot the bill or bail them out. Politicians are only too happy to drive us into financial ruin by bribing us with our own money to get themselves elected.

Governments are going broke everywhere â&#x20AC;&#x201D; most of Europe is a financial train wreck and numerous municipalities in the U.S. have gone bankrupt (soon to be followed by whole states and possibly the entire country).

It will be interesting to see what, if anything, our children and grandchildren inherit from the bank-

rupt ashes of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture of greed, entitlement, and selfabsorption.

Historically, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had the Dark Ages

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Mildew makes vegetation appear most unsightly Drat! First the tomatoes get blossom end rot, now there is powdery mildew on a few cucumber leaves in the greenhouse.

Luckily…because it is the end of the season…there should not be too much damage to the fruits.

Powdery mildew is found throughout North America and easily recognizable by its white to greyish, talcum powder-like circles that appear on leaves, flowers and fruits of various vegetables, fruits, perennials and shrubs.

The list includes roses, lilacs, dahlias, begonias, delphiniums, phlox, monarda (bee balm), euphorbias (spurge), catalpa (bean tree), zinnias…as well as squash, cukes, beans, peas, melons, apples, pears, strawberries, gooseberries and grapes.

Leaves covered by powdery mildew cannot manufacture enough food which can seriously impact on plant growth and fruit development depending on the rate of infection. But rarely does the mildew kill the plant. It just looks horribly unsightly.

There are a number of different fungi species responsible for powdery mildew. Some are species specific, others will attack a

wider range bage. Do not DUCHESS OF DIRT of plant variput them in the eties. compost unless Throughyou have a very out the growhot pile.

ESLIE ing season, A friend the fungi reminded me OX produce that a mixture mycelium of one part and spores on the surface of cow’s milk to nine parts affected foliage. The spores water, mixed in a sprayer, are then carried by even is an effective treatment for the gentlest of wind cur- powdery mildew. Indeed, rents to other plants. research studies on infected Strangely enough, it is wheat and zucchinis have the very wind that will shown it to be a relatively reduce the risk of fungal successful treatment. (You infection. Providing ade- can use skim, one percent, quate spacing between two percent or homogplants will increase air cir- enized…just remember to culation and decrease the rinse out the sprayer thormoisture retention on the oughly after use). leaves.

Another good treatment But this late in the sea- is one teaspoon (15 ml) bakson we are almost hooped ing soda dissolved into one in protecting our plants and quart (roughly one litre) of crops from powdery mildew. water. Carolyn Herriot in Right now, the cooler nights her book, A Year Down the (we had four degrees Cel- Garden Path – A 52 Week sius the other night here Organic Gardening Guide, in Black Creek) and our has cited the addition of gorgeous sunny days are one teaspoon (15 ml) vegexactly the right conditions etable oil and a few drops these fungi prefer. of insecticidal soap to emulOnce a plant has been sify the oil. infected, the mycelium will Spraying this mixture continue to spread on the onto affected plants raises leaf surface regardless of the pH into a more alkaline the moisture conditions. range…producing a more Best line of defence is to inhospitable environment remove the affected leaves for the spores and thereby as soon as you spot them restricting germination. and bag them for the garWe are reaching the time

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THE DUCHESS CAN get some respite from rotting plants by enjoying this pond, complete with goldfish and frog. of the season when you should notice tiny black circles about the size of a pinhead on some of the infected leaves. OK…a magnifying glass or microscope would probably help.

These black circles are called cleistothecia and are the sexual reproductive stage by which the powdery mildew fungus…whichever one it is…is able to overwinter. They remain on the

infected leaves or drop onto the soil where they patiently wait for the temperature to warm come the following spring and start reproducing into new infections.

Alas, there is no known cure for powdery mildew… only prevention and a modicum of control once it appears. To reduce the risk of it being a problem next year make sure you clean up any infected plant

debris.

And look for those vegetable, fruit or perennial varieties that have been specifically bred to resist the powdery mildew fungi when you start shopping for next year’s seeds.

Happy harvesting!

Leslie Cox co-owns Growing Concern Cottage Garden in Black Creek. Her column appears every second Friday.

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Seven years later, Dove Creek has a recording studio Couple smitten with Comox Valley after visiting to play at a festival Paula Wild Record Arts

To the casual passer-by, the large structure at the edge of the road looks like a picturesque barn.

But step across the threshold and you’re in a whole new world.

I’m not sure if animals once inhabited the 1,250-square-foot building but the previous owner used it to make hand-tooled kayaks. Seven years ago, Paul Keim and Mary Murphy began transforming it into Dove Creek Studios.

Now the “barn” contains an office, lounge, small kitchen area, control room and two formal recording studios. “We totally reconfigured the building,” says Keim. “The only original part is the shell.”

Aside from hiring a carpenter, drywaller and electrician, Keim and Murphy did all the work themselves. As musicians, recording artists and songwriters, they knew exactly what they wanted.

“Our priority was to have really good sound rooms,” says Keim.

“We’ve modelled Dove Creek Studios on some of the best recording studios in the world.”

The two formal studios have entirely different qualities. Room A is extremely isolated and constructed like a soundproof box within a box. Even the electrical outlets have been sealed to keep out noise. When the double door is closed, you can barely hear a drum in the next room.

And the type of sound produced in the room can be changed by rolling up the carpet and moving the roof and wall panels. The QRD diffusers, made by Keim from salvaged wood and particle board, are based on mathematical formulas to diffuse reflected sound.

The large and spacious control room is where Keim does

MARY MURPHY and Paul Keim operate Dove Creek Studio. They help people find the sound they don’t know they want.

PHOTO BY MARK ALLAN all the engineering. As well as a ranging in age from six to nearly album, and plans to return this control panel and neatly labelled 90. Some are polished profession- holiday season to finish it. drawers containing a variety of als; others are amateurs who’ve “Recording is a lot like cookmicrophones, the space ing a meal,” says also includes a comfy Keim. “Writing couch, chili red walls the song is going You definitely need to have some idea of and lamps. to the store to buy “We wanted every- how you’re going to mix the music before you the groceries. The thing to be as techni- record it. But people without a lot of experience next step is chopcally perfect as possible often don’t know what they want. That’s part of ping and prepping but to also create a our job, to help them define the sound they’re the food or recordcongenial atmosphere ing it, then you that allows the magic after. have to decide if to happen,” explains Paul Keim you want to make Murphy. a stew, stir fry, In addition to the chicken pot pie or microphones and other tools of written a handful of songs. fried chicken and vegetables.

This summer, Dove Creek Stuthe trade, there is also a selection “You definitely need to have of miscellaneous instruments in dios partnered with the City of some idea of how you’re going to case something’s needed to fill in. Courtenay and Long & McQuade mix the music before you record But it’s more about who is record- to sponsor the Canada Day Battle it,” he continues. ing and the room than the gear, of the Bands.

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“Recording can be pretty highpressured,” adds Murphy. “It’s amazing to watch someone with talent and enthusiasm but little experience go from feeling shy to being proud and confident.”

Originally from California, Keim plays a variety of guitarlike instruments, writes music and has been recording professionally for about 20 years.

Murphy hails from Ireland and is a singer/songwriter who also plays some percussion instruments and is the author of The Emerald Diaries, a book of fairy stories for children. She also handles publicity and along with Keim, occasionally acts as producer for an album.

The two met 18 years ago. On her way to a recording session, Murphy stopped at a grocery store with her son.

“We saw each other and were smitten,” says Keim. “Uncharacteristically, I started a conversation.

“I invited him to come to the recording studio,” says Murphy.

“We discovered that we had recorded in the same studios, played the same festivals and had friends in common.”

By the end of their third day together, they were discussing who would move in with whom.

After having spent 11 days in each other’s company, Murphy, a single mother of two, moved her family to Keim’s house at Lake Tahoe.

Eight years ago, they came to the Comox Valley to play a festival, met Doug Cox and fell in love with the area. And so the idea for Dove Creek Studios was born.

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New space officially opens this Saturday with Mayor Ives Come celebrate the Pearl’s 33rd anniversary of operation in Comox as it moves upstairs into its new location.

This first show will be the gallery members’ anniversary show.

Along with the Comox Archives and Museum, the gallery will host a grand opening reception this Saturday.

The gallery and museum will officially open its doors at 3 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30 by Mayor Paul Ives. The doors will remain open until 7 in the evening.

Following the official opening, the gallery and museum will begin its normal hours of operation starting Sept. 13. The hours will be Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery/museum will be closed Monday.

The new members’ show will run from Sept. 10 to Oct. 2.

There will be work by 70 local artists on exhibit at this inaugural show.

Visitors to the gallery will be treated to a tremendous variety of artistic styles and media.

Artists such as Bev Johnston (2010 People’s Choice winner), Saskia King, Marco Montess, Brian Buckrell, Diane Knight and Hans Larsen will display their work. Media represented will be oil, acrylic, watercolor, metal, fabric and photography.

A complete list of artists registered in the show can be found on the home page of the gallery website at www.pearlellisgallery. com.

Visitors to the gallery / museum will be immediately struck by the welcoming open spaciousness and natural lighting.

The new lighting is bright and environmentally friendly. The warm colour tones of the walls and flooring plus the presence of the large windows make it a pleasurable experience to spend some time viewing the art or historic displays.

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Visitors can view both shows, giving them a chance to bid farewell to old as well as hello to the new.

The farewell show, The Bold and The Beautiful by Ablaze Metal Art and Leonard Barrett, opened Aug. 31 and will run until Sept.

19. The hours of operation for the downstairs location will remain 1 to 4 p.m. each day for the duration of the show.

The members’ anniversary show is always a special occasion as it gives the membership a chance to not only celebrate another successful year in operation but to renew its commitment to promote local artists.

As well, this year marks the fifth year that the gallery has See COMOX B4

GRAND RIVER TRIBUTARY by Judi Pedder gives you an idea of what you can see this weekend as the Pearl Ellis Gallery has two shows on at once. One is at the Pearl’s long-time premises downstairs and the other is in their new space upstairs on Comox Avenue.

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IMAGINE THE SURPRISE is by Comox Valley artist Henrie Beaudoin.

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been able to raise enough money to allow it to continue to present a $500 bursary to each of the three local high schools. Since the beginning in 2007, the gallery has given out $10,500 in bursary funding.

The gallery continues to show local artists at its satellite galleries established at the Comox Community Centre on Noel

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These exhibits along with the artwork at the library are changed every three months.

There are up to five or more Valley artists featured each time at the community centre while one artist is featured at the library.

In addition to the satellite galleries, the Pearl Ellis co-ordinates two three-month shows at the cafeteria at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital at which 10 per cent of all sales are donated to the hospital.

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THE WAVERLEY HOTEL welcomes Kyprios and the Chaperones for a performance Sept. 16.

His larynx‘potent stash’ The classic definition of the term MC is one that has the ability to grip a mic and control the crowd, and Kyprios has more than earned this title.

He is a commanding presence on stage — able to hold the crowd in silent rapture as he drops an introspective piece that draws heavily from spoken word, only to suddenly flip it and incite a sea of thrusting hands with a rapid fire set of punchline-laden lyrical flows.

Able to deliver a seamless blend of rapping, singing and harmonizing, the North Vancouver native’s larynx is a potent stash of varied lyrical weapons.

On a roadtrip to New York City with Prevail from Swollen Members, the aspiring MC/actor/poet was compelled to lengthen his stay in hip-hop’s Mecca. Studying theatre at HB Studios in Greenwich Village, hitting monthly rap battles anywhere in NYC and participating in poetry slams at the Nuyorican Poetry Cafe, the young artist was learning amongst the most reputed craftsman and developing his trade amongst them.

Winning a poetry slam with a controversial spoken word piece “Hate,” Kyprios headed back to North Vancouver to transfer his education into practice.

Kyprios released the independent EP Mic Tease that would be the catalyst to get him performing numerous club shows and begin to host a weekly open mic poetry series.

During this period, Kyprios was also a founding member of the two-time Junonominated Sweatshop Union.

While working within the group, Kyp maintained his solo identity

and continued to write and record his own material. This output included three tracks featured on the Local 604 album, which was released by BattleAxe Records.

BattleAxe also selected Kyp’s song Master for inclusion on their Lyrics Of Fury compilation.

Kyprios’ solo work caught the attention of Sony Music Canada when he sent the company a package containing some tracks and a video of the slam winning, spoken word piece Hate. Kyp signed with the label and began a tumultuous period trying to do the impossible: make commercially viable underground music satisfying a record label and his core fans.

With the unfortunate timing of the industry’s changing climate, Sony Canada was merged into BMG and Kyprios’

solo record was shelved, but his career was not.

Kyprios moved back to Vancouver, rejoined Sweatshop Union to begin a rigorous touring schedule and put out the Juno-nominated United We Fall, and the critically acclaimed Water Street albums.

He recently released a new solo offering entitled 12:12, which propelled him into a radio competition for $100 in Vancouver.

Kyprios eventually went on to win this prestigious competition and recognizes this experience as the most informative/beneficial of his career.

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MacDonald spent much of the past few years covering art shows and conducting interviews with artists in Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Victoria and Vancouver.

Along with running the website, she also began curating her own art shows, assisting with major art projects in Vancouver, building marketing packages for emerging artists and continually supporting and encouraging artists to push limits of their work and allow themselves to be inspired by others.

MacDonald is now anticipating the first

exhibits of the new gallery space, which also doubles as the headquarters for Wallfarmer(dot)ca, a meeting space for artists and a showcase for exclusive art prints and custom apparel and unique handcrafted art.

The gRAnD opening of the Wallfarmers dot ca Gallery will feature a carefully selected group of artists that MacDonald feels solidly represents the direction and passion and future of the gallery.

They are Taka Sudo (Whistler), Scott MacDonald (Comox Valley), Edison Rojas (Vancouver), Mandy Tsung (Vancouver), Russell (Choplogik) Alton (Vancouver), Parskid (Seattle), Matt Andres (Victoria) and Rolf Hill (Comox Valley).

The Wallfarmer(dot) ca Gallery at 1-345 Sixth St. in Courtenay opened the exhibit from 7:30 to 11 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, followed by the Catalina Art Mixer on Friday, Sept. 9 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The Catalina Art Mixer is an open invite for artists to come and

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Film tackles love, loss, self-discovery

THE COMOX VALLEY Art Gallery launches its Fall 2011 Film Series this Sunday with Beginners. the slow-burning deterioration of Oliver’s father (Christopher Plummer, The Last Station) who is dying of cancer. The other timeline takes place following his father’s death, when a bereaved Oliver becomes somewhat of a shut-in while trying to maintain a relationship with a young actress (Mélanie Laurent, Inglourious

Basterds).

The twin narratives gradually reveal subtle associations about how Oliver reacts to both these unpredictable relationships, and how his father and girlfriend motivate him to surpass his self-prescribed limitations.

McGregor and Laurent have natural onscreen chemistry, and Plummer is out-

Mallard aids the starving A fundraiser for famine relief in Africa will be held at the Zocalo Café this Saturday at 7 p.m. where local author and photographer Colin Mallard is showing his photographs in an exhibition entitled “our brother and sister’s keepers.” The exhibition is comprised of local scenes, which those of us living in the Comox Valley may or may not recognize, as well as images from New York and India.

Local singer/songwriter David Somers will play and Mallard will read selections from his written work and recount some of

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Those who make a contribution this Saturday evening to famine relief will be eligible for four door prizes; a mid size framed print, two 13x19-inch prints and a copy of the book Something To Ponder.

The draw will be held at the end of the evening. The winner of the framed print is requested to leave it to end of the exhibition, when they can come and collect it.

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standing in his rich portrayal of a dying man who is finally able to live honestly.

The ensemble cast lends the film a warm, understated aura that never feels the least bit contrived.

Tickets are $11 each, available at the CVAG Gift Shop, 580 Duncan Ave, Courtenay and will also be available at the door (in the Rialto

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Beginners will be shown this Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Rialto Theatre at 2665 Cliffe Ave. in Courtenay at Driftwood Mall.

For more information, call 250-338-6211 or visit www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com for a complete listing of films in the CVAG Fall 2011 Film Series.

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COLIN MALLARD exhibits photography, Zocalo Café, 7 p.m. Singer-songwriter David Somers performs in the fundraiser for African famine victims. FMI: www. pearlellisgallery.com.

Sunday, Sept. 11 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY presents Toronto International Film Festival movie (title TBA) at the Rialto Cinema. Tickets at CVAG gift shop. FMI 250-338-6211.

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Friday, Sept. 16 STATE OF SHOCK plays The Avalanche with special guests Desert Merc and Fighting for Yesterday. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 plus surcharge in advance at The Avalanche (275 Eighth St. in Courtenay), Bop City Records, Black Rose Tattoo or www.clubzone.com or $20 at the door.

COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY opening 7-9 p.m. A RELEASING BREATH — artwork by Sara Vipond and joel D. The Significant Dream Project guest curator: Cathy Stoyko. FMI: 250-338-6211.

KYPRIOS & THE CHAPERONES live at The Waverley Hotel. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance from Bop City, The Waverley and by phone at 250-336-8322 or $15 at the door.

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Photos exhibited at two Denman Island venues Christine Stewart

early fall morning. The image is so perfect it is Special to the Record hard to tell which are DENMAN ISLAND the actual trees and — The Denman Art which is the reflected Gallery invites you to image.

Bryan’s exhibit of the grand finale of the summer season, featur- black and white phoing Denman photogra- tographs is titled like phers par excellence, Islands, and Andrew Fyson and Andrew, includes phoBryan Treen. tos of Denman and of They will exhibit at far-off shores. There both the Arts Centre are 15 to 20 images of and the Seniors Gal- Denman Island, New lery. The opening night Zealand’s south island, was Sept. 8.

Iceland, and Cornwall, Andrew’s show, England. titled Water ReflecThe inspiration for tions, includes ocean the show was a small landscapes, wetlands, collection of essays and trumpeter swans published in 2005 familiar to (and loved called Islands of Britby) Denman Island- ish Columbia (edited ers, as well as images by Graham Brazier reflected in the River and Nick Doe), which Lea in London, Eng- resulted from a conferland. ence on Denman the Reflected light on same year. water is an integral Bryan was particupart of each piece: larly drawn to the essay some show

by Gerald a mirror Hodge, An image and Island’s Bryan’s some a disEdge, in torted one. exhibit of black which the A n d r e w and white photo- a u t h o r is par- graphs is titled writes ticularly about the Islands, and interested edge of an in captur- like Andrew, island as ing shapes includes photos its definwhich have of Denman and ing charbeen broacteristic, ken up and of far-off shores. the place reformed by There are 15 to where land the reflec- 20 images of Den- and water tion of light meet, ever from rip- man Island, New changing, pled water Zealand’s south impossible s u r f a c e s , island, Iceland, to meathereby sure, and and Cornwall, adding an infinitely element of England. fascinatmystery or ing. Their bringing a shared clarity of detail which passion for lands’ end escapes the eye when is clearly reflected in viewing the actual Bryan’s images. scene.

A photograph of an One photo taken old farm in Iceland from the bridge on shows stone buildings Pickles Road on an strung out along the early winter morning, edge of a small cliff shows a young trum- overlooking a fjord, peter swan just opening its wings as it rises from the mist. The sun is shining through its spread wing feathers and reflects on the water which is swirling around the swan and looks like drops of mercury in liquid silver.

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THIS ANDREW FYSON photo is part of an exhibit on Denman Island along with images

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with a view beyond of the sea and the sky. In the distance, just below the horizon, is a small island outlined against the dark shape of the other side of the fjord.

In the foreground is the road to the farm.

The calm of the sea, the stark outline of the buildings and their place seemingly on the very edge of the cliff give the farm an almost deserted look, and one has the impression of a place not just on the edge of the water but on the edge of the world.

Another Iceland photo, Tidal Snow, was taken on a black sand beach in a blizzard. It shows narrow looping strings of white

froth on the crest of waves coming in over a shallow beach; they look like lines of swirling white lace starkly contrasted against the black incoming tide.

This collection of photographs will capture the hearts and minds of Denman Islanders,

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The Comox Valley Glacier Kings open their 201112 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season this weekend with a home-andaway series with the Peninsula Panthers.

The league scheduler could not have set a tougher task for the Yetis as the two-time defending VIJHL champ Panthers are looking to get their three-peat bid off to a solid start.

The Glacier Kings are at Peninsula tonight and host the Panthers on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Comox Valley Sports Centre Arena No. 1.

The defending North Division champion Icemen played a pair of exhibition games with the Campbell River Storm this past weekend, dropping a 6-5 decision Saturday at home

and falling 7-4 Sunday in The River City.

On Saturday, the Glacier Kings led 2-1 after one and were tied 5-5 after two. The Storm outshot the visitors 34-27, including 18-9 in the third period.

Jackson Garrett, Jonathan Speer, Garrett Halls, Jayson Cannell and Lee Orepen scored the Comox Valley goals, with Jackson Winkler and Josh Alalouf splitting the netminding duties.

Things weren’t quite as close Sunday in Campbell River as the Storm led 3-1 after one and 6-2 after two en route to the 7-4 win.

According to the VIJHL website, Cole Schneider scored all four Yeti goals, all unassisted.

Shots on goal were 53-31 in favour of the Icemen, with James Davison between the pipes for the visitors. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Blue Devils excel at B and C championship meet

BLUE DEVIL SWIMMERS and coach Sam soak up the ambience of the B and C championship meet in Victoria.

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A small contingent of Blue Devil summer swimmers headed to Victoria with coach Sam for their final swim meet of the season.

The meet was for swimmers who had not attained A times, giving them the opportunity to excel with best times and podium finishes.

Each of the Comox Valley participants improved their times.

Kamil Guay was first in the Div. 1 50 free, taking off 14.60 seconds, first in the 50 breast, taking off 20.72 seconds, and first in the 100 free.

In Div. 2 action, Hunter Benton won the 50 and 100

free; Aaron Arndt won the 50 fly, and placed second in the 50 free, breast and 100 free; Douglas Lightfoot won the 50 back and breast, and was second in the 50 free and 100 free, taking off 44.70 seconds in the latter.

Gabrielle Guay won the Div. 3 50 breast, placed second in the 50 back, and fourth in the 100 IM and 50 free. Graham Arndt won the 50 back, was second in the 100 IM and third in the 100 free. Jarrod Lehman won the the 100 IM and was second in the 50 back, breast and 100 free.

In Div. 4, Jessica Novecosky won the 50 fly and the 100 breast and free and was second in the 50 free.

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Americans crash their way to demo derby win Terry Guest

Sagmoen also won his second race of the evening, taking the A heat.

Car #40 Cam Edward led the 20-lap feature two different times, eventually leading the last eight laps to take his first main event win of the season.

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After two days of great demolition racing at Saratoga Speedway, the American team defeated the hometown Canandian team by a final points total of 521-424.

The annual Canadian-American Demolition Derby kicked off with three events on Saturday.

The Americans won the dash and also the tire change, beating the Canadian team by 20 seconds. Canada dominated the 20-minute race, tallying 244 laps to the American team’s 100.

After Saturday night, the Canadian team led by 26 points. On Sunday, there were three more events in the challenge. The Canadians won both the dash and the smoke show, giving them a 70-point lead going into the total demolition derby.

The derby started with a big rollover after #28 Vince Bird drove onto another competitor’s car. The American team dominated from there, eventually having a four car to one advantage. After it was all said and done, the Americans had two cars left to Canada’s none, giving the visitors the overall win.

Regular racing The Hornet cars made their third-tolast appearance on Saturday, with #68 David Cates winning the C dash, #09 Cameron Phillips taking the B and #13 Jason Fraser winning the A. Car #06 Stewart Manning won his first-ever race in his first-ever appearance at Saratoga, capturing the C heat. Car #14 Kyle Fallowfield won the B heat, with the A heat going to #02 Daryl Cahill.

The 30-lap B main saw Fallowfield take an early lead and never look back en route to his first feature win of the season. The 25-lap A main saw #13 Jason Fraser also take the lead early. Fraser was chased by his brother Gord the whole race but managed to hold him off.

The Roadrunners made their second-tolast appearance, but due to some teching issues, all of the races from Saturday and Sunday are still under review.

Fourteen Crash to Pass cars qualified on Saturday. with fast time of 18.886

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Sunday night’s racing featured a great 40-lap Hornet main.

Car #06 Stewart Manning won the C Dash, #08 Daryn Cahill won the B dash and #01 Kevin Lawrenuk won the A. Tom Dunn’s

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Car #09 Cameron Phillips won the B heat and #20 William Boyes won the A. All 23 cars ran in the main event. Car #66 Justin Mchale led the first six laps until #20 William Boyes took over. Boyes led until lap 17 when #07 Brandon Phillips passed him in lapped traffic.

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After a rough night on Saturday, #7 Jamie Pinto fixed everything and won the B dash in the Crash to Pass division on Sunday.

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Comox head pro heading to Victoria The Double G now also means “Goodbye, Grant.”

Grant Goudy is bidding so long, farewell and adios after a long and successful tenure as head pro at the Comox Golf Club.

“It has been a great run over the past 17 years, but the time has come to say goodbye,” said Goudy.

“I began my golf career in the Valley by working at Glacier Greens, then moved over to the Comox Golf Club for the next 16 years.

I took over as the head golf professional in March of 1999. It has been a pleasure serving the members and the public, where many good friendships

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“We have been able to raise our family in the wonderful Comox Valley and I say thank you for your support.

“I am closing the doors to Double G Golf Sales on Oct. 31, so please come by for a final hello. Also, I will be cleaning out my entire stock, so come

by if you need something – special pricing until it is all gone!”

Goudy said.

“I will be leaving to join my wife and our families in Victoria and on to new adventures.

“Thank you again for your support, and a fond farewell to all those I have served over the years.”

Osborne claims GG amateur crown Clear skies, warm temperatures and light winds on Aug. 27-28 greeted the 67 players who participated in the 2011 Glacier Greens Men’s Amateur, presented by Scott Fraser of Royal LePage Realty.

After the last putt had dropped and the scores tallied it was Ken Osborne winning with a two-over par two-day total of 144.

Next was Tyler Van Anrooy at 146, Randy Robinson 147, Doug McArthur 149 Barry Norris 152 c/b, Rye Kuntsi, 152, Terran Berger 153 c/b, Stan Gibb 153 c/b, Tracy Branch 153 and Mitch Carr-Hilton 155.

On the net side it was Rick Siddall at 134, Blair Peacock 136 c/b, Bob Edwards 136, Chris Kalnay 139 c/b, Chuck Kennedy 139 c/b, Philip Ball 139, Tom Hickey 140, Brad Smith 141 c/b, Don Hilchey 141, Terry Newsham 143 c/b, Bill Wheeldon 143, Jon Mactinger 144 and Peter Benedictson 145 Fraser also presented a dozen Titleist golf balls each to Randy Robinson, Clay Jones, Richard Martin, Mitch Car-Hilton, Tyler Van Anooy, Brad Smith, Dave Osborne, Dylan Slater, Chris Kalnay and Ray Dagenais for KPs on all the par threes.

Hole-in-one prizes of $10,000 from Canadian Western Bank and a 50-inch Plasma television from Visual Sound were available

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King of the Rock 2 ready to rock on Sept. 24 Earle Couper Record Staff

If you’re ready for a full night of mixed martial arts, you’re ready for King of the Rock 2.

Promoter Lisa Petterson’s second event of her amateur martial arts fight series goes Saturday, Sept. 24 in Campbell River, with proceeds once again going to B.C. Children’s Hospital.

The card is being held at the Paramount Music Hall, which seats 600. Petterson says the first 240 ticket purchasers will also receive free admission to UFC 135 at JJ’s Exotic Showroom, which will be shown prior to KOTR 2.

“It will be five full hours of MMA action,” said Petterson, adding that the Paramount is a licensed facility.

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Jagermeister and Malibu have come on board as sponsors, she noted.

Tickets for KOTR 2 are available in the Comox Valley exclusively from Mark the Gold Guy at Comox Valley Pawnbrokers on Ryan Road. In Campbell River they are at the Paramount and Fitness Etc. Headlining the Sept.

24 card will be Derek Mrak of Canada’s Best Karate in Victoria out to claim another crown against Kyle Warman of Kelowna.

Included in the roster of local Comox Valley MMA fighters is Chris Anderson 2.0 in a grudge match against Cass Young of Team Bad Boy Outreach in Surrey.

Petterson said that at a May card in Vancouver, Anderson went to do a leg kick but hit Young in the head, resulting in a disquali-

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Herbert Moon of Campbell River is scheduled to fight Jonathon Dubois from Vancouver and Guy Gauthier of Courtenay has a date with Brad Web from House of Pain in Trail.

The card, is officially sanctioned by the Vale Tudo Martial Arts Society of British Columbia.

The first KOTR raised $4,700 for Children’s Hospital, and Petterson hopes to top

that sum in KOTR 2.

The KOTR ring girls play a big part in the fundraising, and they are kicking off KOTR 2 with a bikini bike and car wash this Saturday, Sept. 10 at American Motor Service (120D Island Highway).

“They’ll be there from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., so drop by and get your vehicle washed,” said Petterson, adding that all proceeds will go to Children’s Hospital.

A ring girl competition is slated for Sept.

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Petterson has already received entries from hopefuls up and down the Island (including six from Courtenay) and notes the entry form is available on the KOTR website at kingoftherock.com. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Kabush takes 10th at world championships GEOFF KABUSH

Courtenay mountain biker Geoff Kabush finished 10th in the men’s event at the 2011 International Cycling Union (UCI) Mountain Bike World Championships in Champery,

Switzerland on Saturday.

Kabush (Team Rocky Mountain-Maxxis), a seventime Canadian champion and Olympian, finished in 1:49.57, about five-and-ahalf minutes behind win-

ner Jaroslav Kahalev of the Czech Republic.

Kabush was competing in a strong field that included 2008 Olympic champion and four-time World champion Julien

Absalon of France, defending World champion Jose Antonio Hermida-Ramos of Spain and former World champion Nino Schurter, to name a few.

For Kabush, a long-time

veteran of the sport and performer on the big day, it was his best result of the season.

Last year at Worlds, Kabush had also posted his best finish of the season.

Kickers return to field British Columbia’s 2011 fall rugby season is underway.

The Comox Valley Kickers see their first action this weekend with the women’s team visiting Port Alberni on Saturday and the Div. 3 men in Powell River on Sunday.

On Sept. 17 the women have a bye while on Sept. 18 the men host Velox.

For the full Island league schedules, visit http://www.bcrugby. com/web-leagues/clubscores-and-schedules/.

Masters set for playoffs The Komoux Masters Real Baseball League playoffs get underway this weekend with four games at Highland Field in Comox.

On Saturday the Dundee Giants take on the D&D Construction Cardinals at 10 a.m. followed by Happy’s Source for Sports Indians and Courtenay Plumbing Twins at 2 p.m.

On Sunday the Fisher Realty Blue Jays meet the Brian McLean Yankees at 10 a.m. followed by the Cubs and Investors Group Astros at 2 p.m.

On Sept. 18 the American League championship goes at 10 a.m. followed by the National League championship at 2 p.m. The winners meet in the World Series final on Sept. 24 at 10 a.m.

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Double the fun for Crown Isle ladies this week Sept. 6 had the Crown Isle Ladies golf club members playing two games at the same time.

One was Par Points, which is individual play where points are scored using full handicap (1 point for bogey, 2 for par, 3 for birdie and 4 for eagle) and the player with the most points wins.

Par Points winner was Pat Johnson with 46 points followed by Donna Wilson with 43.

The other game was the season’s final Pin Day, where the winning net score for 18 holes is submitted for RCGA, BCGA and Zone awards and Pat Johnson and Donna Wilson came out on top for it as well.

Pat was the low net winner at 62 and Donna was close behind with 65. Low gross was May Mitchell’s 76 while second was a tie for Val Dingwall and Katy Macaulay at 83.

Low putts winner was also a tie – Val Dingwall and Donna Wilson each had 29.

KPs went to Katy Macaulay on #4 and Jennifer Turner on #12.

Birdies were scored by

Val Dingwall (#3 and 17), May Mitchell (#11, #16 and #17), Barb Parker (#2) and Donna Wilson (#12).

Close game Glacier Greens ladies played the last pin round of the season on Sept. 6 with superb weather and course conditions. It was a close game as many brought their A game.

The winner of the last “precious stone” pin was Carmel Horochuk with a net 67 on a countback. The rest of the results were as follows: Gross: Gene Renaud 85, Duane Miles 86, Jan Edwards 87, Tobi Norris 89 c/b, Marlene Hall 89 c/b. Net: Leslie Hauser 67, Lori Cameron 68 c/b, Lorraine Courtemanche 68 c/b, Gillian Iddiols 68 c/b, Fran Hutchison 70.

Low putts: Fran Hutchison and Gene Renaud with 28. KP #12 Connie Alexa, KP# 7 Jan Edwards.

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Early start The evenings are closing in, so the Sunnydale Ladies start at 5:30 now.

Longest drive last week was won by Louise Bustard plus she somehow made most honest golfer! Marilyn Curley was closest to the big tree. June Fuller was closest to the pin for both 2nd and 3rd shots. Myrtle Gibson was closest to the big rock. Sandi Mitchell had longest putt.

Lillian Twells had low putts.

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Great golf On Sept. 3 the weather was great and so were the Glacier Greens Saturday Men’s scores. There were 110 players hitting off the white tees, so this week it will be the white/ blue tees and an 8:30

shotgun start.

Hcp. 0-10: Low gross Doug McArthur 65, Bruce Coulter 71, Barry Norris 74 c/b.

Low net Burt Graham 64, John Pringle 65, Karl Cameron 66.

Hcp. 11-15: Low gross Ted Sauve 77, Rudge Wilson 81 c/b, Paul Schroeder 81 c/b.

Low net Terry Mitchell 67 c/b, Jack Jackson 67, Garry Reaume 68 c/b.

Hcp. 16+: Low gross Keith Allan 80, Vic Crisp 86, Brian Hotsehpiller 87. Low net Alan Richards 66,

Dick Stuart 67, Elmo Guinan 68.

Pin Day Tuesday, Sept. 6 was Pin Day for the Comox Ladies. Grace Coulter won the award with her net score of 68. Pat Belanger came a close second with 69, followed by Marg Walker with 72.

Our low gross plaque winner was Nancy Riva, with a score of 80.

Karen Vanetta was second with 87 and Nancy Newton was third, also with 87.

Sponsor prizes went to: Pat Ailles Sharon Crowe, Phyllis Taylor and Marva Opperman.

Back spin Sunnydale Tuesday Ladies on Sept 6 played the back nine twice and the winners were: low gross Fran Shaw 87, Lois Westbrook 94, Lys McCrone 97, Sandra Gallaway 99 and Kathie Reid 102.

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Gunter helps Team BC bag bronze at Games British Columbia’s bronze medal finish at the recent Western Canada Summer Games in Kamloops has given volleyball fans at Thompson Rivers University a thirst for the coming Canada West season.

Four members of the WolfPack program: head coach Pat Hennelly, assistant coach Drew Venables, along with rookies Brad Gunter (Comox Valley) and Nick Balazs (Prince George) were part of Team BC. Hennelly said spending time working with 18-year-old players the last three months gave him some new insight on working with young athletes.

“There were times that I forgot that 18-year-old guys get their noodles scrambled a little easier than older guys,” Hennelly laughed referring

BRAD GUNTER of Courtenay (left) played a big part in Team BC’s bronze medal finish at the Western Canada Summer Games.

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score board SLO-PITCH COMOX VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE Standings as of Sept. 4 Tier 1 Team W L T Mariners 9 2 0 Watson & Ash Grabbers 8 3 1 Heaters 5 6 0 Seeco Slammers 5 6 0 Fishers Island Adventures 5 7 0 Applesauced 4 5 2 Smokin Woodys 4 5 2 Supreme Convenience Holdups 2 8 1 Tier 2 Madman McKay Jays 9 3 0 West Coast Grinders 8 3 1 Outlaws 8 3 1 Ballers 7 5 0 Cleveland Steamers 6 4 2 Coco Loco’s 5 7 0 Merit Home Furniture Cruisers 3 9 0 Slippery Mitts 0 12 0

PT 157 156 94 95 91 134 155 100

RF 84 134 138 120 93 134 133 146

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big matches. “There were times I called a time out and took half of it trying to get them focused.

The lasting message from this experience is that guys coming to me out of high school are just kids. I think as university coaches we forget that sometimes.”

Both of the WolfPack’s recruits were instrumental in Team BC’s success.

Gunter came up with some big kills and service aces. Balazs

showed a lot of emotion and leadership in the middle.

“Brad showed why he is one of the top players in the west, if not the entire country,” Hennelly stated. “He is going to be a dominant player in CIS for years to come.”

“I tried to play hard every game,” said Gunter, who led the team in kills in almost all Team BC’s matches.

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Gunter admits that after being a go-toguy in high school and with Team BC, taking a lesser role in his first season with the WolfPack might be an adjustment.

“It will be different for sure,” he says.

“Hopefully in a couple of years I can be that guy again at a higher level.”

But he adds that moving away from home for the first time and going to school in a strange city will be priorities that he has to adjust to during his first year of CIS play.

“Hopefully, it will go well.”

Hennelly admits that teaching young players is more time consuming that he remembered.

“Most 18-year-old guys don’t get to play a lot in the CIS right off the bat. I forgot how long it took to get a system into their heads.

In order to get them to perform those skills under pressure does take some time. I’ll remember that come our season.”

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Lawn bowling season rolling along quite nicely Pat Cutt

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Special to the Record

The Courtenay Lawn Bowling Club is in the last month of the season, but the action is still keen and the greens are really mean.

Tuesday Ladies Pairs played their final game on Tuesday, Sept. 6 and the results are: 1st Pat Chambers and Helen Ryley and runners-up are Janet Butler and Carole Nelson.

Wednesday Triples have one more week to go (to Sept. 14) and Friday Aggregate will go until the daylight gives out.

Winners of the Webber Singles were Vern Greenhill and runnerup Melie Ursulom with Archie Harris in third place, but Archie came through with wife, Linda, in the Mixed Pairs and finished up his final games to take the lead from Vern Greenhill and April Gilchrist.

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PHOTO SUBMITTED ly Melie Ursulom and Henri Saucier, who came home with gold medals and the trophies in Novice Men’s Singles and Ladies Singles.

Melie Ursulom and Vern Greenhill were “in the money” at the Canaccord Pairs in Nanaimo Aug. 28-29 and with Archie Harris also got sixth place at the George Gibson Triples in Parksville Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Pat

Grabbers prevail Watson & Ash Grabbers scored six runs in their last at bat to outscore Smokin’ Woodys 23-22 in Comox Valley Men’s Slo-Pitch action last week. Applesauced dumped the Heaters 21-10 and Fishers Island Adventures won by forfeit over Seeco Slammers. Derek Gjesdal hit a grand slam as Madman Mckay Jays

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won 18-10 over the Ballers.

Coco Loco’s edged the Merit Home Furniture Cruisers 16-15.

In probably the lowest scoring game of the season, West Coast Grinders and Cleveland Steamers played to a 2-2 tie. The Outlaws downed the winless Slippery Mitts 15-8.

Cutt, Jackie West and Doug Bell had the same three wins and one loss record but the number of ends won was the tiebreaker.

The Veggie and Skins tournament on Labour Day was very well attended with a potluck dinner after.

The regular game winners were: 1st Lyndon James, Janet Butler and Betty Cartwright; 2nd Jack West, Gaynor Bereza and Sherran

Kirby; 3rd Helen Ryley, Peter Cartwright and Linda Harris.

For the Skins game: 1st Vern Greenhill, Carole Nelson and Lucie Wood; 2nd Archie Harris, Bev Hambley and Henri Saucier; 3rd Chad Kelly, Sandi Tonnellier and Glen Heaton.

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WHEELS UP FOR TOUR DE ROCK RECEPTION ~ Wednesday, Sept. 28th, Crown Isle Resort Comox Valley Gala, mix’n’mingle, hors d’oeuvres, beverage tasting, raffle and prizes ~ Meet the Team Tickets $35 each and are available at Crown Isle

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e were a little late with our annual halibut and salmon trip to Port Hardy, but we pulled it off during the week of Aug. 21-25. Smitty and I have been fishing and hunting together since 1972 – as far as we can recall.

Since about 1980 we have spent a lot of time his 21-foot open aluminum boat that he had specially built for fishing our coastal waters.

Over the years we have fished in all kinds of weather and had many memorable trips. This trip was no exception.

We launched at the Quarter Deck Marina and secured our mooring site in a surprisingly crowded marina.

Monday the weather looked problematical so we opted to fish sheltered waters around Duval Point at the western side of Port Hardy Bay. There were reports of chinook, coho, sockeye and pink salmon in the area. While it is always nice to catch a big chinook, they were not a priority item on our agenda. In fact, the primary item on the agenda was just to be on the water and do some halibut and salmon fishing.

As we approached Duval Point there were about 20 boats in the area with about a 50/50 split of charter and recreational boats such as ours. We also noted a couple of landing nets in action – it looked good. We put on some sockeye gear and hoped for the best.

Action came swift and exciting. Before we really got our act together we had a couple of quick double hook-ups on large pink

SMITTY AND RALPH in their happy chairs on Smitty’s boat at Duval Point at the west side of Port Hardy.

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RALPH SHAW that ended with a longdistance release of at least one. In the space of a couple of hours we had landed eight prime pink, had them gilled and gutted and returned to the harbour where we presented them to my daughter’s family (David and Leanne Farrell).

On day two we went halibut and salmon fishing with three old friends who knew the waters of the Port Hardy on an intimate basis. We were fishing with Ken Jenkins of Codfather Charters and his longtime guide Bill Shire and wife Fran from a 31-foot open ocean boat set up for recreational halibut and salmon fishing.

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The picture of me in my Sept. 2 column holding the 30-plus pound halibut was taken on the deck of our host’s boat. It was one of those red-letter days, when a lot of exciting fishing events take place.

They tell me I almost lost the rod overboard when my halibut took an unexpected dive down to the bottom, when I almost had it to the boat.

Smitty had a challenging day with several long-distance releases and Fran gave us all lessons in setting hooks. It was a stellar day in good company. No really big fish, but 10-pound coho and 30-pound halibut are trophy fish in our books. As we have said in the past, if we get one good day of fishing during a three-day trip we are happy.

Day three opened with plenty of possibilities. We were joined by

my grandson Michael Farrell of Port Alice who wanted to spend a day with two old men who have taught him a thing or two about the outdoors.

It was his turn to show the old men what he had learned from his fishing guiding at Rivers Inlet. He proudly showed us how he had learned to make cut-plug the River’s Inlet way. We ended day three with a nice combined catch of sockeye, chinook and pink salmon.

One change we made this year was to take our fish to Hardy Buoys in Port Hardy to be processed and frozen ready for the freezers when we arrived home.

The girls agreed it was

a good decision. Three days of outstanding fishing on a three-day trip sets a high standard for the future.

••• The Pacific Salmon Foundation annual fundraiser auction, dinner and dance is on Sept. 17 at the Filberg Centre. Silent auction viewing at 5:30, dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are available from Gone Fishin’ at 250-3342007. Salmon can use your help.

Ralph Shaw is a master fly fisherman who was awarded the Order of Canada in 1984 for his conservation efforts. In 20 years of writing a column in the Comox Valley Record it has won several awards.

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David was born at Comox Hospital and went to school in the district. He was a carpenter & lived and worked on Vancouver Island and in the interior of B.C. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in his name to the Courtenay Alano Club.

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Following a life well lived; it is with great sadness the family of Bruce Douglas Inrig announce that he has taken his ďŹ nal ďŹ&#x201A;ight and passed away peacefully on September 04, 2011 surrounded by family and friends following a brief illness. We are all grateful Bruce lived a full and wonderful life.

Predeceased by the love of his life and wife Caroline Elizabeth â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bettyâ&#x20AC;? on April 30, 2003, Bruce is survived by and will be sadly missed by his sons, Doug and Scott (Glenda) and daughter Anne (Charlie) as well as his grandchildren Tyler (Nickie), Krista (Jon) and Bryan (Deirdre), along with his great grandchildren Kristian and Alli and many nieces and nephews, who will all miss his love and support.

Bruce was born in Hamilton, Ontario on November 15, 1920, the youngest child of James and Catherine Inrig. Bruce is predeceased by his 5 siblings.

Bruce joined the war effort in 1940, training as a ďŹ ghter pilot. He left the air force in 1946 when he joined the federal ďŹ sheries. He â&#x20AC;&#x153;re-uppedâ&#x20AC;? to the air force to ďŹ&#x201A;y jet ďŹ ghters until his retirement from the forces in 1964. He then started his new career in the logging industry, ďŹ rst as a scaler and then bullbucker, working for Canfor at Nimpkish and Vernon camps until his retirement in 1985.

A gifted carpenter/ďŹ nisher, Bruce set to work on he and Bettyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement home at Cape Lazo. Built primarily with wood milled from the Alaskan sawmill and shakes from the North Island it was a labour of love and quite an accomplishment.

A â&#x20AC;&#x153;take chargeâ&#x20AC;? type of man, Bruce was instrumental in the construction of the Air force Association 888 Wing building, served on the Wing executive and was still volunteering his carpentry skills for the association right up until he passed.

Bruce loved and was good at hunting and ďŹ shing - still hunting at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successful moose and deer hunting trip. All who hunted and ďŹ shed with him loved to hear his many well-told stories. Bruce was an excellent shot once being the Alberta skeet shooting champion.

Bruceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory was amazingly sharp. He could accurately tell you the time, date and name of all involved in his many stories. His family loved to hear him sing his funny songs and tell his descriptive stories at various reunions. He was in his glory last summer at his 90th birthday celebration surrounded by his family and friends.

Bruce was fortunate to be able to travel to most parts of the world during his retirement and was still traveling a few months ago to play his favourite game â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let It Rideâ&#x20AC;? in Reno.

The family would like to thank Bruceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many wonderful friends, including but not limited to his many friends at the Wing and Legion. Also thanks to the emergency staff, Palliative care nurses at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital and Dr. Douglas Anderson for their compassion and professional care to Bruce.

A celebration of Bruceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonderful life will be held Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the Air force Association 888 Wing, 1298 Military Row, Comox, BC starting at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers the family suggests with thanks that donations be made to the Air Cadets 386 Squadron, Royal Canadian AIr Cadets c/o 888 Wing, P.O. Box 430, Lazo, BC V0R 2K0. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Up, up the long, delirious, burning blueâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forever in our thoughts, till we meet again.â&#x20AC;?

Died peacefully in St. Joseph Hospital in Comox, September 4, 2011. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? was born November 7, 1934 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He was predeceased by both of his parents, Henry and Queen and also predeceased by his beloved wife Anita in 2000. Many in the Valley will remember Bill as Owner/Barber of 6th Street Barbers in Courtenay.

He will be greatly missed by his Daughter Sherrie of Cumberland, Stepdaughter Heather of Kelowna, Stepson Brian of Victoria, his three Grandsons Darcy, Jake and Daniel and his Cousins Ed, Joan, Judy and Bobby plus many other family members and friends too numerous to mention. Bill loved you all.

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Born in New Westminster July 22, 1910, Tom was the son of John W. and Lydia Berry, Langley farm pioneers. He was the youngest of seven siblings, now all deceased, who collectively made a remarkable contribution to British Columbia.

Tom was proud to have been a dairy farmer for most of his life, and until 1950 was part of the family farm in Langley. Then, after stops in Nicola and Giscome, in 1956 Tom and Fran settled on their dairy farm in the Comox Valley, where Fran was a much-loved Public Health nurse and where they lived until moving to Victoria in 2002.

Tom followed a family tradition rich in service within the agriculture sector and the broader community. He was a 4-H leader in Langley, and again in the Comox Valley. A progressive advocate and leader in the dairy industry, he served on many industry boards and committees. He was the founding president of the BC Artificial Insemination Centre (now Westgen), president of the BC Holstein Association and for many years was active in the Vancouver Island dairy industry and the BC Federation of Agriculture. Upon retiring from most farm organization work, he entered local politics, serving six years as a well-respected Director of the Comox-Strathcona Regional District.

Tom brought to discussions a sharp and inquisitive mind, and a wide range of knowledge and interests. Accepting and nonjudgemental, he easily engaged people of all ages and had a special affinity for the young. He weathered well the challenges and limitations of aging, retaining his positive personality and sense of humour to the end.

He is survived by son John (Pat) in Burnaby, daughter Liz (Gorden) Kifiak in Victoria, grandchildren Mark and Kevin Berry and Brian and Sarah Kifiak, and a wide extended family.

Celebration of Life 2:00 PM, September 10 at Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive, Comox. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC 4-H Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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July 11, 1938 September 6, 2011 After years of many illnesses, Dorothey is finally at peace. She joined her loving husband on September 6, 2011 with her family by her side.

Dorothy was predeceased by her first husband Louis Patrick Bortoletto, second husband Renato Strussi who were married for 41 years.She was also predeceased by her mother Ethel Bates, father Walter Thomson, brother Leslie Thomson, grandson David Pridge, grandaughter Amy Pridge, great grandson Jared Balance.

She is survived by her children Sharlene (Leonard Banks), Shane (Dianne Bortoletto), Patti (Eric Lind), Cindy (Harry Herd), Trudy (Kevin Logan), Tammy Bortoletto, Buddy Bortoletto, Rene (Jeff Bonora), Trudy (Gord Fall). Dorothey was so proud of her 26 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.

Dorothey was the first born of twelve children. She will be greatly missed by her brothers and sisters, Bob, Gary, Ernie,Gordy, Dougie, Kathy, Betty Anne, Andy, John andFred.

Dorothey was a mother to not only her own children, she was a mother to all of their friends as well.She will be remembered for her fancy cakes, sewing, knitting, crocheting, her house was always open to all kids and company to stop by for coffee.

A special thank you to Dr. Tancon and the staff at Valley Care Medical Clinic. Also a big thank you to all the pharmacists at Safeway for going above and beyond always for our mom.

Funeral to take place Wednesday, September14, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial at Cumberland Cemetary.Reception to follow at the O.A.P. in Cumberland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Give Dad a Kiss for all of us.â&#x20AC;?

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Erica Lucy to William Marler on August 6, 2011 Bill and Erica will honeymoon on Crete Comox Quality Foods Cake Winner September 9

Erica & William

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

Deadline is Friday at 12 noon.

new arrivals

Kat Blackburn and Mark Einarson would like to welcome their son

Gage Frederick

Born July 25, 2011, 7 lb 4 oz

RUTH SCHARFE-PARSONS Family invites friends & neighbours to join them at a celebration of life at the Salvation Army church located at 1580 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay. Saturday Sept. 10th at 1:00pm.

Please come & share a memory.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CARDS OF THANKS

LOST CAMERA, Blue Panasonic Lumix, near hiking trail parking lot, Mt. Washington. on Sat. Sept. 3. No questions asked if memory card returned. Pls call (250)245-4291.

LOST: WOMAN’S burgundy prescription sunglasses, (Maui Jim), Courtenay Safeway, Call 250-339-7743.

OLD BLACK walking cane, some paint work off. Keepsake. Please ph 250-334-2829

On behalf of my family and myself, I wish to thank all the wonderful & thoughtful friends who helped to make it easier for me to cope with the illness and death of my husband, Donald Woodcock. We extend our sincere thanks for your faithful visits to Don and me over the past few months, for your service and for all the cards, flowers and donations made in Don’s name.

MIDGET “A” TRYOUTS for Duncan Red Hots Fastpitch Team When: September 7th at 6pm and September 11th at 11am Where: Evans Fields in Duncan Coaches: Stan McKinlay 748-4432 & Brian Bull 250746-8698 *All positions are open. Open to players from any association.

With love and appreciation, Kareen Woodcock

TRAVEL

LEGALS

GETAWAYS

SPORTS & RECREATION

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Fall special.

2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299.

Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

ATTENTION ALL Above and Beyond storage customers, please contact office immediately re removal of storage.

250-337-5939 1-800-599-8066 or email a.b.moving@hotmail.com Thank you Mike Troy

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

AL-ANON - if you’re concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact 1-888-4ALANON (1-888-425-2666) ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Call day or night.

250-338-8042

Full Time Group Childcare Pre-School / Kindercare ECE Qualified Staff New Facility & Equipment Gov’t subsidy available Integrated Special Needs Comox Centre 215 Church St. Tel: 250-890-9388

NAR-ANON- If a family member or friend is using drugs, how does it affect you? We can help. Call Rene 3342392, Sharon 339-7906 or Jack 334-3485.

FOUND: SWIM MASK and snorkel in Puntledge River.

Call 250-334-0827 (evenings) to identify.

CARDS OF THANKS

CARDS OF THANKS

Looking for a NEW job?

CARDS OF THANKS

Studio by appointment

McKinnon Photography

250.890.9222 McKinnon Photography was awarded 2008 Small Business of the Year Check out the website: www.mckinnonphotography.com

Lamby Lambskin Cuddle Rug From The Lamb Down Under Warm & Cozy in cold weather Cool in summer s Soothes and caresses Your baby is worth it.

226-5th Street Courtenay

Put a face on Cancer Remembering those who have touched our lives...

Phone 250-703-9516

www.kradles.ca • Visit us on Facebook!

THE WINNER of the KRADLES GIFT CERTIFICATE

Gage Frederick

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE bcclassified.com Call 310-3535

in this special feature for

CANCER AWARENESS Publishing October 5, 2011 To book a space call 250-338-5811.

COMOX VALLEY RECORD Your community. Your newspaper.

Memorium sample/size shown here for $45

COMOX VALLEY New Position - Wanted a

COMOX

“Global Awareness Network Coordinator”

3 year part-time initiative 35 hours per month.

See computer link at http://global-awareness.weebly.com Deadline Sept. 16th

MARINE MECHANIC

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mckinnonblog.com

LOST: EYE glasses, in striped sock, Puntledge Campground area. Call 250-339-5848.

P/T BOOKKEEPER, must have experience with Month ends, Accpac, payroll, AR, AP, general computer knowledge and answering phones.

Fax resume (250)286-3845.

1.888.546.2886

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.

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

Dear Sarah…

Where to begin? Other than Mom, I’ve known you longer than anyone else on the planet! Growing up in Comox was a childhood that was hard to beat… for a while it was just the two of us. I remember the bike rides up and down our street… especially the one during that wild lightning storm and us screaming as we peddled faster and faster… and that stupid German Shephard named Bailey that would try and bite us every time we rolled past their house? Then came Ron and Shanon, and our universe grew... but you always seemed to have a way of managing things with a gentle hand, a gift you had all your life. You were so good at everything.

In your recent years you were relational glue for the family and beyond… You were often the first to know and always the faithful caller… your caring and generous heart manifest itself in the small things you did…I will always remember all you have taught me about life.

With love, Karen

...your old pal from the Valley.

ROUTE #290 Kilpatrick, Moray, 28th St. 29th St., 30th St.

ROUTE #642 Noel, Broklyn, Quarry, Sabre Crt, Harvard & Torrence

We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

Visit: www.lovecars.ca

COURTENAY

HELP WANTED

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

12160 - 88th Ave Sry. BC

Carriers Needed

ROUTE #630 Maquinna, Salish, Somenos, Cowichan Crt. & Noel

required. Specialized in Honda or Yamaha outboards. $25 to $30 per hour plus benefits.

Apply in person to Colleen Cox or e-mail resume in Port Hardy to: macandal@telus.net

Get certified in 13 weeks ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

250-338-0725

STYLIST REQUIRED FT or PT Call Kim at 250-703-1412 or drop off resume to 442A Duncan Ave. Courtenay.

Class 4 Licence an asset Salary + benefits pkg.

Please submit resume to: iecc1@telus.net Fax:(250)752-1457 P.O. Box 794 Stn. Main Parksville, BC V9P 2G8 Enquiries Debra Tel: (250) 890-9388

Courses Starting Now!

FOUND IN Aug. at Singing Sands beach ring Ph:3399989 to describe claim.

Check out our blog... you will probably see someone you know.

Comox Centre

School Age Program Educator

“Your choice for a good start”

LOST AND FOUND

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

LEMARE LAKE Group is currently seeking an experienced Chaser for the North Vancouver Island area. First Aid certified an asset. Full time union wages. Email resume to office@lemare.ca or fax to 250-956-4888.

CHILDCARE

CHILDREN

PERSONALS

ONLINE, COLLEGE Accredited, Web Design Training, Administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Learn from the comfort of home! Starts October 24.

Apply today: www.ibde.ca

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

Route # 111 600 - 900 block 5th St Route #136 Pidcock, Menzies, 2nd & 3rd St’s

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

Comox Valley Record Hours:

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

SWIM COACHES NEEDED The Comox Valley Aquatic Club is looking for coaches for the fall season.

Candidates would preferably have either NCCP level 1 or Fundamentals Coach or Skills Coach certification(s). Preference will be given for those who have swimming instructor/coaching experience and are certified NLS, Basic First Aid, and CPR. If you have a love of swimming and enjoy working with children please send your resume to: coachalbert@shaw.ca or call 250-871-5927 CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

Looking for work?

You can earn while you learn!

For info on NEWS eligibility call 250-703-0277.

www.newemployee.ca Funded in whole or part through the Canada–British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

WE’RE LOOKING FOR GREAT PEOPLE!

Auto Salesperson Wanted!

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

Contact Brad Trotman:

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

HELP WANTED CUSTODIAL/OPERATIONS STAFF FOR THE COMOX VALLEY AIRPORT The Comox Valley Airport Commission (CVAC) is accepting applications for one permanent part-time (minimum 20 hours per week) custodian/operations staff member for the Comox Valley Airport Terminal Building. It is preferred that the interested applicant have custodial experience. In addition training will be provided in security procedures, emergency response, and customer service. Applicants must demonstrate the motivation to learn new skills, the ability to effectively interact with the public, and must bring a positive attitude to all situations.

The Comox Airport offers a diverse and dynamic working environment in a thriving organization. The work is definitely labour intensive, but at the same time is interesting, challenging and rarely are two days truly the same. Applicants must be bondable.

Demonstrated strength of character and work ethic will factor highly into assessing applicant suitability.

No phone calls please. Kindly submit résumés no later than 4:00pm Monday, September 12th to: Custodial Employment Attention: Operations Manager Comox Valley Airport 118-1250 Knight Road Comox, BC, V9M 4H2

www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

School District 72 (Campbell River)

Bilingual Library Clerk School District No. 72 is seeking applications for a Bilingual Library Clerk.

For details of this posting, please check the School District’s website at www.sd72.bc.ca School District 72 • Campbell River

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Air Brake Course

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Awesome Opportunity!

Career Training that gets you • • • •

1st Class Driving School Courtenay 250-897-9875 • Campbell River 250-204-9875 www.instructordarryl.com

PROGRAM STARTS SOON IN COURTENAY

AUTO SALESPERSON NEEDED

Visitor Information Counsellors

Great Wages Great Benefits Great Hours Fantastic Teeth

Begin an exciting new career as a Dental Assistant TODAY.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Bring resumes in person to: ISLAND HONDA 1025 Comox Road ISLAND Courtenay HONDA or email to: sales@islandhonda.ca

CALL NOW! Funding may be available.

250-338-9663

Your Career Starts Here

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Physical Exercise Specialist

Non-Public Funds • Personnel Support Programs Division

19 Wing Comox

Permanent Full Time Position The Physical Exercise Specialist coordinates and delivers 19 Wing Comox nationally standardized physical fitness programs for a healthy population and population with specific conditions and/or limitations. He/ She develops, implements and delivers practical and theoretical physical fitness and wellness seminars, workshops and lessons, and coordinates and delivers physical fitness education modules in support of the Train-The-Trainer model for military personnel. The Physical Exercise Specialist assists Wing Health Promotion staff to promote healthy practices and injury prevention through initiative such as educational programs, special events and other activities related to physical fitness. She/He also provides recommendations and advise on health and physical fitness policies and procedures.

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Human Kinetics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences or in a related field AND some years of experience in physical fitness evaluation and prescription or a related field

AND

Our travel counsellors meet interesting people from around the world while providing travel information, handling retail sales and booking accommodations and activities We are looking for full-time, part-time, and casual staff with great people skills, a good knowledge of travel in BC and strong computer skills. Experience in tourism and sales are assets. Training will be provided.

• Current Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) • Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications • Current National Lifeguard Service Certificate (NLS) qualification

Visitor Centre On-Site Manager We are looking for a full-time manager who has excellent customer service, networking, and time management skills, a good knowledge of travel in British Columbia, administrative skills, and people management skills. Experience in tourism, sales and retail are assets. Must have own transportation.

Wage to be determined based on experience.

Benefits, incentive bonuses and travel opportunities.

Application Deadline: September 16, 2011 Please send your resume to: Amanda.j.wilkinson@gmail.com

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CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www.bcjob network.com

MORE THAN HIRED...

The Vancouver Island and Coast Visitor Centre, located in the Comox Valley, will provide a busy but fun work environment in a brand new state-of-the-art visitor centre with opportunities for bonuses, travel, and personal growth.

We are currently seeking:

Now Hiring

WAREHOUSEMAN is required by a Steel Service Centre. Experience in the steel industry or like would be an asset. Please apply to: jeff.schmidt@ajforsyth.ca REAL ESTATE CAREER INFORMATION SEMINAR. Ever wondered about being a realtor??

Come on down to 350 - 17th Street Courtenay, B.C. Behind PetroCan Thursday Sept. 29th, 2011 7:00-8:30pm Limited space RSVP Cheryl 250-898-8790

• ICBC Licensed

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

YAMATO JAPANESE Restaurant in Courtenay seeks a Sushi Cook.

Completion of Secondary school 3 yrs or more experience in cooking. $14.00~16.00/hr, 40hrs/wk, Fluency in Korean & Read English.

E-mail: choi1964@hotmail.com Address: 597 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, BC V9N 2J5.

• Class 1 & 3

Vancouver Island and Coast Visitor Centre

HELP WANTED

SALES

ROYSTON MINI MART looking for full time experienced cashier. Great wage structure, apply in person at Royston Mini Mart.

September 24 & 25

Island Honda is a well established dealership that has been selling and servicing its customers in the Comox Valley for over 25 years. This new state of the art facility carries an extensive range of both new and used vehicles. Our brand new service bays and convenient drive thru service, commits us to be number 1 in customer satisfaction.

Sales experience is a definite asset, although automotive is not, as we provide initial and on going training.

• Exiting fast paced position • On-going training • Full management support • Full benefit package • and of course the earning potential that could CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Is travel iin n od? d? your blood?

You know we’re talking to you! A love of travel courses through your veins.You’re seeking a rewarding career and you thrive in a challenging sales environment. If you think you’ve got it in you, then we’d love to hear about it. Apply online today!

www.applyfirst.ca/job27603

Knowledge Requirements • Of physical fitness programs, standards, evaluation protocols and exercise prescriptions • Of physical fitness evaluation techniques • Of physical fitness instruction techniques • Of health promotion policies on nutrition and injury prevention • Of learning and teaching principles related to adult education • Of principles of attitude and behaviour change • Of marketing concepts and practices • Of aquatic and water safety programs • Of general business practices and theories • Of loss prevention • Of injury prevention

Experience Requirements • In developing, implementing and delivering physical fitness programs, such as physical training, evaluation, prescription and counselling • In preparing and conducting various physical fitness training sessions • In oral and written communications for both professional and public audiences • In the delivery of adult education and facilitation of workshops • In applying policies, procedures, and regulations • In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing

Eligible candidates should submit a resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfill all position requirements by mail to: NPF Human Resources Manager, 19 Wing Comox, PO Box 1000, Stn. Main, Lazo, B.C. V0R 2K0, by fax at 250-339-8168, by e-mail to npfhrcomox@cfpsa.com or online at www.cfpsa.com. Applications must be received before 1500 hrs on 16 September 2011.

Please note that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have special needs and require accommodation measures for the selection process, please notify the NPF Human Resources Manager at that time.

www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for C.V. Therapeutic Riding We are seeking volunteers to help with our Fall riding program. There are a number of classes to choose from Monday to Friday. No experience necessary training is offered. We will be hosting a volunteer workshop on Sept. 15th at 12 noon at 4839 Headquaters Rd. (CV Exhibition Grounds) 250-338-1968 or cvtrs@telus.net

WAREHOUSE/FACTORY SOUTH Country Feed is accepting resume’s for a Warehouseman. The position will be a minimum of 3 days per week. Must have a forklift operators ticket and able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.Drop off resume in person to: South Country Feed and Supply 2901 Moray Avenue, Courtenay.

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

PERSONAL SERVICES ESCORTS

COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, September 9, 2011

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

CARPENTRY

UNDER $200

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

JANOME SEWING machine briefly used. $200, phone 250-334-2385.

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.

LARGE 2 bdrm. Free heat & H/W, Elevator. $750 mo. Avail Sept. 1. Call 250-334-4646.

CLEANING SERVICES Fall Cleaning Help Yes I do windows, & whatever else needs doing.

Weekly, biweekly, or whenever I’m needed. 40 years experience. References.

Mornings only, please. $17 an hour. 2 hour minimum.

Call Shirley 250-338-1242 HOUSE CLEANING, bathrms, floor, $17hr 218-3052 regular/one time clients wanted.

DRYWALL DRYWALL WORKER, Comox Valley.Taping & finishing, most small jobs. Reasonable rates.

Call Maurice 250-338-9103.

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CLASSY, PRETTY brunette is available for massage & companionship.Call (250)331-3027

THINKING OF AN IKEA KITCHEN? I can design + deliver + install for you. 20 yrs experience call 250-338-3148

Stiff? Sore? Stressed out?

Relax and unwind with Nicole!

Call 250-339-4104 or visit www.cvmassage.com

HOME REPAIRS

ART/MUSIC/DANCING REGISTER NOW for Fall Music Classes

at Mrs. Treble Clef’s Play House. We offer Music for Young Children®; Piano Lessons; Toddler and Preschool Music Programs. 4915 Island Highway North, Courtenay.

Phone Jill at 250-897-4600. www.tcplayhouse.com

COUNSELLING

By The Bay Home Repairs and Sheet Metal Eavestrough repairs and cleaning, custom copper and repairs, aluminum and siding repairs. Roof repairs.

25 yrs exp.

Seniors discount - free est

Call 250-650-6253

RON’S RENO’S home additions and repairs from ground to roof. Call 250-218-2558

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

MISC SERVICES • • •

Individual Counseling Couples’’ Counseling Personal Development Workshops 250-287-2440 Campbell River * Comox mw52@shaw.ca

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

~ ~ ALL AWAY ~~ RUBBISH / JUNK REMOVAL * Wood * Metal * Rock * Concrete

* Green Waste *Residential Cleanups

Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service Scott 250-792-1668 VALLEY WIDE SMALL HAUL

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 NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344

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Bark, top soil, gravel, sawdust, wood chips.

Yard clean-ups, construction site, dump runs, re-cycling.

Residential & Commercial

250-338-4209 or 250-218-2817

PETS FEED & HAY 1st $6.50 & 2nd $7.00 cut Alfalfa grass mix, Irrigated, 70 80lb bales, barn stored, (250)547-6816 GOOD HORSE hay for sale $5.50 per bale. Free delivery for 50 or more. 250-338-5503

www.bcclassified.com

FRIENDLY FRANK DOG HOUSE- cedar, insulated, good condition. $60. Dog igloo, $15. (250)702-1880.

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE BAMBOO KITCHEN set table w/glass top, 3 chairs w/cushions, 2 wooden bar stools w/back rest, 2 pc solid oak wall unit or side desk. 250941-6453

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2700 LF rough cut ceder, 12’, 16’ lengths, 1100LF 1x8 select tight knotted, 570 LF 1x8 clear. Remainder, combination, 2x8, 2x4, 1x6 etc. Lot price #3350, ph 336-2122 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

LARGE GLASS display case for sale 8ftX5ft $300 O.B.O Phone 250-897-0950 They’re Here!

2011 LIFESTYLE COUPON BOOKS Support the Comox Valley Horseshoe Club Reduced ! ~ $13.00 CASH ONLY Available at Comox Valley Record 765 McPhee Ave. Courtenay VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.

REAL ESTATE ACREAGE 82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

FOR SALE BY OWNER 2+1 BEDROOM Rancher on private fenced 1/2 acre, 5 minutes from downtown Courtenay. $279,000. Details at www.proper tysold.ca/8275.

Call 250-898-8483.

COURTENAY. (STRATFORD Gate), 55+ Patio home, 2 bdrm, 2 bath (huge ensuite), garage, extra space, F/P, covered patio, park setting, immaculate upgrades. See Kijiji Nanaimo for pics, no agents pls. $255,900. 250-331-0277.

HOT OFF THE PRESS! (#600-22nd St.) Great Price $269,900 Two story 1,946 sq ft. split level 3 bdrm, 2 baths, in law suite, garage / dbl. driveway 250-792-5909 gailforce47@shaw.ca

OPEN HOUSE NEW LISTING

Warm, clean, cosy 3 bdrm Rancher, private, rear yard just lovely. $259,000. Come see on Sat + Sun. 2 - 5 pm 1689 Galerno or view at www.GParkin.com 1-800-638-4226.

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

Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, (70 Mile House) .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up.

FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599.

(Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

Apartments•Condos•Suites 576 England Avenue Courtenay, B.C. 250-338-6900 APARTMENT/CONDOS

204 - 1810 Lake Trail Road 2 bdrms, 1 bath, N/P. N/S. 2 appls. Available Immed. - $675/mth

1 BDRM + den, 1 bath, 6 app, open concept, gated parking. N/P. N/S. Stunning View. Garry Oak Gardens.

4D-851-5th Street 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls.

N/S, N/P. Available Sept. 1 - $800/mth

2 BDRM - 2 bath, 5 app. interior storage, walk to town, close to river. N/P, N/S

322-2300 Mansfield Dr, 1+ Den, 1.5 baths, N/P, N/S, 6 appls. Available Sept 1 - $1,000/mth

1 BDRM - new paint & flooring for quiet & mature tenant, No smoking & no pets.

1 BDRM - large bright unit in suite storage, newly painted, new fixtures & flooring.

F/S, N/P, N/S. Maplewood Manor - $650 3 BDRM - 2 1/2 bath, large & open & many windows for waterview - woodstove, new electric furnace - sm workshop in home & dbl garage on sloped property - newly painted cedar home - huge deck Avail. Sept 15 - N/S $2000

203-555 4th Street 2 bdrm, 1 bath, N/P, N/S, 5 appls. Available Sept 1 - $950/mth 203-555 4th St. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, N/P, N/S, 5 appls. Available Sept 1, $950/mth 22-2728 1st St. Condo has 2 levels, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 1 up, 5 appls, electric fireplace, single car garage. Available Nov 1st $1050/mth LARGE 2-BDRM. $875./mo inclds cable, lrg deck, views.

Unit #2 - 2060 Fitzgerald. Avail Sept. 15. (250)792-0824.

LUXURIOUS COMOX condo.

1765 sq.ft., 2 bdrm + den. $1500. Lease. (250)338-9464.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL QUALICUM BEACH: Commercial space. Approx. 1200 sqft at 123 W 2nd Ave. Perfect business space location in downtown QB. Avail. Oct 1.

For more info please contact steve.lisawatson@shaw.ca

MOBILE HOMES & PADS DOVE CREEK 1100 sq ft 2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S. Refs.

Oct 1, $800. 338-5503.

HOMES FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL Crown Isle Golf Community Resort home, fully furnished.

Yard maintenance incld. 3 beds, 3 1/2 baths. $1780/mth +util. No Smoke/no Pets. Avail Oct 2-June.

(250) 338-7568 or daisylb@shaw.ca FANNY Bay, immaculate waterfront home $1300 per month. Remodeled, hardwood and heated tile floors. 2 bdrm., 2 full baths, garage, 5 appliances. No pets, non smoking. References required. Available Sept. 15. Ph. (250) 702-1620.

PANORAMIC ocean view 1 acre house. 2 bd, 2 bath, living, family, sunroom,fireplace. 5 app. Lge workshop in yard. Avail Oct 1st, $1300 pm. No smoking, pets negotiable.

604-538-6443/778-908-3446. Email keith.wallace@shaw.ca

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING www.bcclassified.com

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 BDRM basement suite, all heat & light incl. avail. Oct 1, $600 per mth. Close to Downtown Courtenay. N/pets, N/S, 1 person. Call Brad 897-4057

Garage Sales

2 Bd, 2 Bth 2nd flr apt. Bright, immaculate, glacier view. Parking, 5 appl., storage, NS. Pets considered. $1050. Avail. immed. 3396951 SENIORS ONLY - Cubbon Apartments We currently have 1 bedrooms starting at $775.00 per month, a one bedroom at $1000.

Cubbon is pet friendly - cats and small dogs, is close to downtown Victoria, buses and parks. 1035 North Park Please call 250-3831162 to view - email - cub@raamco.ca Wetherby Apartments for Seniors - 55+ only please. We currently have 2 bedrooms available starting at $1,075.00 - includes hot water. 3205/3215 Wetherby Road.

Please call 250-598-1650 - email weth@raamco.ca Sorry - no pets allowed.

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 FULLY Furnished Exec Condo Downtown Comox Oct 1, 2011 Apr 30, 2012 Glacier & harbour views 2 br, 2bath, fireplace, secure parking, large patio deck, elevator, ensuite laundry. All util. incl. ns, np.

Contact: 250 339-7963, comoxcondo@gmail.com

COURTENAY, BIG 1 bdrm Apt w/ balcony, walk to downtown, nice, clean, quiet senior friendly bldg, res prkg, on bus route, H/W incl, coin lndry, N/S, N/P, $650. 250-897-1137

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COURTNEY- 2 bdrm condo at Courtenay Air Park/River Walk. 6 appls, 2 bath, F/P. NP/NS. Avail now. $950.

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BLACK CREEK, 4093 MacAulay Rd., Sat, Sept. 10, 9am-3pm. Garage Sale. Lot’s of stuff. Too many items to list.

COURTENAY - 2800 Cumberland Rd. Sat. Sept. 10, 9-3.

12ft aluminum boat, 2008 tent trailer (Palamino) 69 Chev Wagon, die cast mogle cars, bicycles, toys, kids’s clothes, toddler bed, high chair, musical rocker. Household items, some furniture & much more.

COURTENAY: MOVING sale.

1846 Grant Ave., Sat & Sun. 8-3pm. Lots of tools, household goods/furniture and much more. No kids stuff.

CUMBERLAND- 2910 Ulverston Ave, Sunday, Sept 11, 9am-1pm. Variety of home decor, kitchen, books, etc.

CUMBERLAND - 3208 3rd St. Sat & Sun 9-4. Furniture, cars, trucks, daycare closing, camping gear and lots more.

LITTLE RIVER, 10-1240 Wilkinson Rd., Sat & Sun, Sept.

10 & 11, 9am-2pm. Moving Sale. Furniture (coffee table, storage unit), appliances (new microwave, new carpet remnants ( $1 sq ft) and more.

COMOX, 2443 Avro Arrow Dr., Sat, Sept. 10, 9am-2pm. MultiFamily Sale. Too many items to list.

COMOX - 369 Cortez Cres.

Sat. 8-noon household, sporting, games, golf clubs, books, x-mas ornaments.

COMOX501 BECKTON Drive, Sat, Sept 10, 8am-1pm.

Moving Sale!

Cookbooks, household goods, beer & wine supplies, pictures & frames.

Something for everyone. No early birds!

COMOX, 518 Spitfire Dr., Sat, Sept. 10, 8am-2pm. Boys 18 mos-size 3 clothes, home furnishings, shelves, bedding, kids toys and much more.

COMOX - 688 Totem Cr. Sat Sept 10th - 8:00am - ?

Cleaning house!

COMOX - 730 Aspen Rd. Sat 8-12. Multi condo yard sale.

Antiques, collectibles and something for everyone.

COURTENAY- 1001 Crown Isle Dr, Sat, Sept 10, 8am-12noon. Something for everyone (no tools). Great prices, every thing must go.

COURTENAY - 1107 18th St. (corner Tull & 18th). Sat. 9:30-1:00. Jewellery, household, clothes & furniture COURTENAY - 1482 Sitka Ave Sat, table & china cab set, satellite, dishes, crib, cradle.

Musical Instruments • Song Books Instruction Books • and More!

COURTENAY, 2363 Fitzgerald Ave., Sat, Jul 8, 8am2pm. Huge family Sale. Tools, jelewry, fishing gear & more.

Weather permitting.

Saturday • Sept 10 • 10am - 6pm 2077 Hector Road, Comox FMI Call 250-339-5141

COURTENAY, 4201 Buddington Rd., Sat, Sept. 10, 9am1pm. Moving Sale. Games tables, dressers, couch, misc household & much more.

COURTENAY - 4308 Marsden Rd 8-3 Sat & Sun. Multi Family, household, collectable’s, knitting machine & yarns, crafts, furniture, Quilt Books + fabric, new Diana Dress form size B. COURTENAY - 560 4th St. Sat 9am-. Across from the job shop-Old Orchard Area. Worth the trip, tons of great stuff. No early birds COURTENAY - 880 Webb Rdoff lake trail Rd, Fri 9th 8-2, Sat 10th 8-1. 9.9 Johnson outboard motor, portable dog kennel, lg dog carrier, saddle, headache rack, camper tie downs, sewing machine in cabinet & misc items.

COURTENAY - 980 Waddington Cr. Turn right one block off the top of Lerwick. Sat 9-2.

Two exercise units, electric broiler, CND WWll badges, binoculars, air and sea cadet patches, flight suit coloured patches. Attention hunters camouflage from 10 Nato countries, WWll Germany Knights cross display, Knights of Columbus sword and sash with two badges. Wanted: Medals & badges RCAF Europe beer steins with aircraft on lid. Military books etc.

Courtenay Flea Market EVERY SUNDAY Puntledge Road past bottle depot No booking required.

Space $15 Vendors set up 7am-2pm Call Greg 250-334-1540

NIKOLIASEN Rd. (off Back Rd) neighborhood garage sale Sat.Sep 10, 8AM to noon. Lots of neat stuff!

RECYCLED BIKES Cheap & Serviceable $30-$80 no tax Upper Island Motors 360 Old Island Highway Free helmet, lock Etc, Ace Liquidation Saturday 9am-3pm.

ROYSTON, 3822 Laurel Dr., Sat, Sept. 10, 9am-12pm. Garage/Downsizing Sale.

ROYSTON - 4504 South Island Hwy or end of Spind Drift, Sat 9-4, no early birds. Lots of variety, fishing gear, N+Ho scale model train supplies, scroll saw, casio cash register, 2 compound bows, metal detector, DVD’s, household & lots more. Everything must go!

ROYSTON rd 3882. New fishing gear, xmas lights, garden tools, 4200 watt gen. new H.P printer & paper & much more.

SARATOGA BEACH: Manston & Clarkson area. 8799 Clarkson Rd. Sat., Sept. 10th, 8-2pm.

Downsizing; collectable’s, antiques, tools, fishing gear, household, dolls, doll furniture, and much more!

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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.

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

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

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

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

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

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RYAN COURT

1015 Cumberland Road, Courtenay

1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay

Adult Oriented. 2 Bedroom apartment available in clean, quiet building. Manager on-site. Close to downtown with bus stop out front. House cat accepted with pet deposit.

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

Call Call Sharon 250-338-7449 250-334-9717 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

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PACIFIC COURT

1045 Cumberland Road, Courtenay

1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay

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

Small pets accepted with pet deposit.

2 bedroom suite available immediately and 1 bedroom available October 1st, in clean, quiet bldg with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.

Call Sharon 250-334-9717

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

CYPRESS ARMS

To View, Call 250-334-4483

1255 9th Street, Courtenay

ST. BRELADES

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.

146 Back Road, Courtenay

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

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

VANRIDGE MANOR 123 Back Road, Courtenay Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas fireplaces - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.

Call 250-703-2570

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 end suite. Very bright and spacious - unique floor plan. 1200 sq. ft. Recently redecorated.

Large, private patio. Full sized appliances with dishwasher. Very quiet mature adult building midway between downtown and Safeway complex. Security entry. A very attractive suite. Call David @ 250-3380267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

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 & Den also available. Call Greg @ 250339-1222.

SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM 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.

Nicely renovated. 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.

BRIARWOOD 720 Eighth Street TWO BEDROOM CORNER SUITE. Bright and spacious 1030 sq. ft. Two full baths including ensuite.

In suite washer/dryer. Very attractive and nicely decorated suite. Quiet, well managed mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Private entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave.

TORRY PINES

ONE BEDROOM nicely renovated suite. Very spacious.

Quiet, mature adult building. One block from Safeway complex. Security entry. Well maintained and well managed building. Security entry. Elevator. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

1560-13th Street, Courtenay

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CLOSE TO PUNTLEDGE PARK new 3 bdrm home, 2 1/2 bath. 5 appls, gas F/P. garage, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Nov. 1 $1,300/mth COMOX OCEANFRONT HOME 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, 3 F/P’s, carport, N/S, carport, N/S, small dog ok w/ ref.

Avail.

Oct. 1 $1,500/mth COURTENAY CUTIE 2 bdrm, 1 bath rancher, 4 appls, garage, fenced yrd, newly renovated. N/S, No pets.

Avail.

Sept.

15$950/mth CLOSE TO DRIFTWOOD MALL 2 bdrm, 1 bath rancher, 4 appls, fenced yrd, carport, landscaping incl, N/S, No pets. Avail Oct. 1$925/mth COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, carport, F/P, fenced yrd, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Oct. 1 $1,100/mth SPACIOUS COMOX HOME 4 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, F/P & pellet stove, fam. rm, carport, lrg deck, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail Oct. 1 $1,100/mth

PANORAMIC GLACIER/ mountain view home, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 F/P, furnished, 5 mins to golf, senior centre, pool & shopping. N/S, Oct-Apr, $1300 mo. (250)338-0157.

Call Sharon 250-334-9717

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350A Nim, Nim 3 bdrm,1 bath, n/p, n/s, 3 appls,+ 2 shared, $875/mth Available Immed.

2705A Urquhart, 3 bdrm, 2 baths, N/p, N/S, 5 appls(2 shared) $1250/mth incls, hydro, Available Oct 1 1480 Arden Road 4 bdrm, 2 bath, pet-on-approval, N/S, 5 appls $1200/mth Available Oct 1

OFFICE/RETAIL 910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth Prime office space available 1,500 to 3,800 sq. ft. available now.

Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building. Elevator. Air conditioned. Ample parking. Many tenant improvements in place. One of the finest office buildings in the Comox Valley.

For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490

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TRADEWINDS 1600-1610 Comox Ave.

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Completely renovated 2 bedroom townhouse available. Units feature a private entrance, patio area, and lots of storage. Ideal for family or working couple. Small dog accepted with pet deposit.

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APARTMENTS / CONDOS LAKE TRAIL APARTMENTS 2 bdrm condos conveniently located with 2 appl and on site coin-op laundry; recent/new renos; decks & windows recently replaced; near schools & bus routes; N/S; N/P; starting from $700/month, incl. FREE heat & hot water; for immediate & Sept 1 possession.

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

FIVE OAKS VILLA

Renovated condo features 2 bdrms, 5 appl., patio, & assigned parking in secured entrance building; located near College, shopping & amenities. N/S & N/P; $775/month avail. Sept.15

THE TIDES

Enjoy the beautiful views from your patio in FURNISHED 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo unit fronting Puntledge River; incl. 6 major appl., & underground secure parking; $1100/month; avail. Aug 1

HOMES

UNPARALLELED RENTAL OPPORTUNITY

Perfect beach getaway! Brand new 4 bdrm, 3 bath home w/ ocean views incl. high quality finishing from top to bottom –granite, hardwood, stone accents, heat pump, hardiplank, stainless kitchen appliances, plus 2 car garage & 2 decks.

Low maintenance property is designed for pure enjoyment!

Avail. Sept 1; $2200/month

URQUHART PLACE

Fully renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with beautiful solarium features, 5 appl., garage, & tiered backyard for the gardening enthusiast; walking distance to schools & Puntledge Park; Oct.1 possession; $1100/month

KENDAL AVE HOME

Enjoy 9 foot ceilings, natural gas fireplace, beautiful finishings, & front & rear decks. Features 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appl., laminate & carpet flooring mix, walk out basement, & beautiful kitchen w/pantry. $1300/month; immediate possession

VIVIAN WAY RANCHER

Peace & tranquility, moments to beach in Fanny Bay; Rancher includes 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 5 appl. & woodstove; landscaping is easy to maintain; $900/month; avail. Oct. 1

TOWNHOMES PINE PLACE

Exceptionally spacious 3 bedroom townhome features 5 appls., storage, new paint & is ideally located near schools & all amenities; avail. Sept. 15 w/ possibility of early possession; $900/month

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RENTALS SUITES, UPPER WATERFRONT STUDIO Spectacular view, quiet neighbourhood, shared facilities.

Bates Beach. NS/NP. $600.

Inquires: (250)338-7166.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

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

Immed & Sept. 1. 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. $700/mth.

Call Res.Mgr: 334-8602 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 BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 4 appls, balcony, new paint & flooring, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed. - $750/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 3 appls, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed. - $650/mth WALK TO DOWN TOWN CTNY new, modern 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, elect. F/P, res. pkg. N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 $935/mth BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, patio, newer carpets & new paint, N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 15 - $775/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 3 bdrm, 1 1 1/2 bath condo, 3 appls, N/S, No pet. Avail.

Sept. 1 - $775/mth ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incl., N/S, No pets. Avail.

Oct. 1. Call Res. Mgr. 3348602 DRESSAGE COURT 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P (gas incl), balcony w/mountain view, N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct $950/mth ST. AUBINS COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, patio, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Sept. 1 - $775/mth MANOR PARK one level 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in Comox, 5 appls, F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 15 - $950/mth.

PUNTLEDGE TERRACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, patio, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Oct. 1 - $800/mth TERRACE VIEW 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath newer townhouse, 6 appls, garage, elect. F/P, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed. $1,100/mth PARK PLACE MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 5 appls, gas F/P (gas incl), balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 $775/mth BRITTANIA PLACE Lovely one level patio home at Crown Isle, 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 7 appls, gas F/P, double garage, large deck overlooking pond & golf course.

N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 $1,400/mth WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls., patio, 2 res. pkg spaces, N/S. No pets. Avail. Oct 1 $725mth FIVE OAKS VILLA Top flr 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 5 appls. balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Oct .1 - $875/mth FULLY FURNISHED modern 1 bdrm & den, 1 bath condo at Trumpeters Landing, 5 appls, elect. F/P, balcony, underground pkg.

Avail. for short or long term.

N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct 1 $1,100/mth PLATEAU GARDENS beautifully renovated 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath townhouse, 5 appls, F/P, storage rm, fenced patio area, N/S, sm. pet neg.

Avail. Oct 1 - $900/mth

CLOSE TO COLLEGE newer 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail Oct 1 - $800/mth PLATEAU GARDENS 4 bdrm, 1 full/2 half baths, F&S, F/P, patio, renovated, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed.

- $850/mth SPACIOUS DUPLEX 3 bdrm & den, 2 1/2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, fenced yrd, NE Ctny, N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 -$1,150/mth

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SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided.

Jane at 338-7136 for tour

STORAGE STORE YOUR RV, 5th Wheel or boat in a dry covered area.

New construction. 10x30x14 high. $85/month or $800/year.

Fenced outside storage $50/mth.Call 250-338-5503.

SUITES, LOWER CENTRAL COMOX. 2-bdrm, ground level suite. F/S, W/D, D/W. Blinds, car-port, cable, hydro, internet. For quiet person(s). NS/NP. Ref’s. $895.

(250)339-2687.

COURTENAY/PUNTLEDGE, 1 bdrm, clean, F/S, shared lndry, N/S, N/P, Oct. 1, $650 mo incls hydro, 250-339-2289.

SUITES, UPPER BACHELOR SUITE Huband area. Clean. Private. Soaker tub. Full kitchen. Hiking trails.

5 mins to town. NP/NS. $500.

Avail Oct 1. 250-334-2339.

COURTENAY, 3 bdrm upper, N/S, N/P, walking distance to all amens, prkg, $800 mo, avail neg, 250-478-8146.

CARS 1998 BUICK Custom Le Sabre- virtually show room condition, 77,000 km, white w/red leather. $4000 firm. Call (250)897-3582.

SPORTS & IMPORTS 1994 MAZDA 323 4 cylinder standard, 162955 km. Easy on gas, 11km to 14km/litre (records kept) 2 snow tires on rims, with chains. $1750, call 250-338-2223 • • • • • •

HONDA FIT DX 2008 Economical Spacious Well maintained One owner Manual Shift Transferable Warranty $10,500 250-941-2282 chris.carter@shaw.ca

OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotor products.com 250-545-2206 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1998 WANDERER Lite 21 ft 5th Wheel. Must sell $4000. obo 250-871-1889

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Comox Valley Worship Directory Church of Our Lord HOLY COMMUNION

9:30 am each Sunday at Berwick 1700 Comox Ave. Comox

BAHÁ’Í FAITH Devotional gathering – with the theme “sacrifice,” September 12 at 2:00 p.m.

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The Anglican Mission

NORTH NORTH ISLAND ISLAND UNITY UNITY Honouring all spiritual paths

September 11th date Speaker LUT Vicki Vanderhorst, speaker’s name “We Are Thriving” Spiritual Mentor: Vicki Vanderhorst, LUT northislandunity@hotmail.com northislandunity@hotmail.com

1-866-853-9866 www.unity.org 1-866-853-9866 www.unity.org

www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041gh250.702.0574 www.bci.org/courtenaybahais

Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre of the North Island College (2300 Ryan Road)

9:15 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Traditional Service

COMOX UNITED

250 BEACH AVENUE

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Sunday Service, Church School & Youth Group 10 am

Rev. Maggie Enwright 250-339-3966

Full Wheelchair Access

Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jake Hron Hearing Assistance

6th & Fitzgerald Ave.

Courtenay

Sundays - 4 pm Young People’s Program, Weddings, Memorials, Spiritual Exploration

Nourish Your Spirit. Heal the World.

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“To live and to tell the Good News and the love of the Risen Jesus” Sunday Services: 10:30 am Nursery-Gr.6 Sunday School Gr.7-12 Youth Program

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

Sunday Worship & Children’s Program

4th Sunday 11:00 am Community HU Song Contact: 250-331-9338 www.eckankar.org

BAPTIST

Comox Community Baptist Church

1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay 250-338-8221 www.cvsalarmy.ca church@cvsalarmy.ca

Congregational Christian Churches of Canada

Faith Family

Friends

Sundays 10 am Nursery - Kid Jam - Youth Group Little Lambs Christian Daycare 1105 Pritchard Rd., Comox www.baychurch.net/339-7527 Little Lambs 339-1834

(at Comox United Church)

250-890-9262

725 Aspen Rd., Comox Rev. Ted Hicks

Service 10:30am Sermon: A Community of Gifts

Sunday Worship

10 AM

Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

Full Wheelchair Access

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ith every push of the pedals, Nanaimo RCMP Const. Sandi Holman knows she is getting closer to her goal of helping kids with cancer.

Prior to joining the 2011 edition of the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, Holman wasn’t much of a cyclist.

“I could barely take one hand off the handlebar Special to wave at feature somebody without going Black Press into the ditch,” newspapers on she said.

Vancouver Island Now Holman, will publish this 30, has no special feature problem riding page spotlighting wheel-to-wheel police officers at fast speeds taking part with the other in this year’s 21 members of Canadian Cancer the team, which Society is made up of Cops for Cancer members of Tour de Rock. police, military and media.

“I’m feeling good. Definitely in better shape,” she said.

“Training rides are really good and we’re still out there three times a week. At first I was a little apprehensive to be riding so close to everybody, but it comes naturally now. We’re riding inches away from each other and it’s a lot of fun. We probably looked like a bunch of fools when we first started, but now we’re a pretty sleek-looking team.”

The team has come together to raise money for Camp Goodtimes, a place where sick children go to forget about the worries and health issues they are forced to deal with every day.

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Nanaimo RCMP officer Sandi Holman will ride the length of Vancouver Island this month in the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock to raise money for pediatric cancer research.

Holman and other members of Tour de Rock visited Camp Goodtimes in July as part of their tour duties, an experience Holman said motivated her further to keep focused on completing her mission.

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motivator.”

Holman said visiting Camp Goodtimes was an upbeat and positive experience, as the team was there to “pump them up and get them excited.”

“They were running around and screaming and having a great time and at the end of the day, that’s what you want to see,” she said.

Though the riders continue to work hard training three times a week – the team trains for hills, speed and endurance to be able to tackle everything Island roads can throw at them – fundraising is becoming critical with just weeks to go before the official start of the journey.

“The fundraising is going well, but it can be exhausting with so many events to attend. It makes the riding look like the easy part,” she said. “I’m just really looking forward to starting the Tour, visiting all of the communities and the people, and holding those big cheques in our hands. I want to get there and start the ride.”

Tour de Rock starts on Sept.

24, when it begins the 1,000kilometre journey in Port Alice before swinging north to visit Port Hardy on Sept. 25. The riders will visit communities along the east coast of northern Vancouver Island before cutting across and visiting Tofino and Ucluelet on Oct. 1. They arrive in Nanaimo Oct. 2 and finish in Victoria on Oct. 7.

Last year the effort raised $1.4 million.

Visit www.tourderock.ca to find an event to attend to donate to Holman’s or the team’s efforts, or simply donate online.

The Tour de Rock began in 1998, started by Const. Martin Pepper of Saanich police. Since then, the Tour has raised more than $13 million to help support children with cancer. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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