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Krista Jernslet never would have imagined a cougar attacking, let alone killing, a horse. But that’s exactly what happened Thursday night at a Dove Creek property. Dawn was a 20-year-old Norwegian Fjord more than 14 hands in size and weighing about 410 kilograms. Her owner, Henny Brydges, had boarded the horse at a property belonging to Peggy Jernslet, Krista’s mother. “It’s very, very scary,” said Krista, herself a horse owner. “Definitely not something I would, from a cougar’s point of view, think would be a good target. She was a therapeutic riding horse. They’re pretty great animals.” “The kids down there (Therapeutic Riding Society) absolutely loved her,” Brydges said, noting the animal’s special mane that stood up like a Mohawk. “She was very gentle. She wouldn’t bite or kick anybody ... It was a big loss.” Dawn was the lone horse at the property, which perhaps explains
why the cougar went after her instead of some calves in the vicinity that were guarded by their mother. Brydges notes a neck bite was the only mark on her pet. “It’s awful,” said Brydges, who acquired Dawn when she was a one-year-old filly. “She was a cart horse as well.” At the time of the killing, Krista said Dawn had been near the barn that is about 400 yards away from her mother’s house, which is guarded by two dogs in the yard. Peggy found Dawn the next morning. The attending conservation officer figures the killing was quick and quiet. “He didn’t figure that Dawn even knew what was coming. She still had a mouthful of grass,” Krista said. “He got her right in the throat. Other than that there wasn’t a mark on her. I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t seen it. I never in my life would have expected a cougar to take down a horse. Not one that big anyways.” Especially considering the
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Angela Barry says Monday was a difficult day at Royston Elementary School, and there were many tears when parents dropped their children off at school. It’s Barry’s understanding that Royston Elementary was notified at 2:35 p.m. Friday by the school board that they were not happy with the class configurations at the school. Barry’s son was one of the many students moved after four days of classes, as he went from a straight Grade 1 class to a Grade 1/2 combined class. “I don’t have a huge issue with it; my issue is the fact that nobody took into consideration how many children were being affected,” she said. “There were a lot of really
upset children and in turn, a lot of upset parents. There were kids crying. “I was fortunate in this situation; the change didn’t affect (my son), but I think he’s the exception, not the rule,” she added. “I’m sure these kids will settle in, but that’s not the point. Why put them through this in the first place? “I think it’s a pretty sad day when there are kids crying in the hallways and their mothers are crying because they’re upset, and for what?” Parents were phoned during the weekend, said Barry, who received a call Sunday afternoon from principal Barbara Robertson saying the class configurations
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needed to be changed. “I think the teachers and principal did everything they could to make the transition as seamless as possible,” said Barry. “Regardless of that fact and with all their effort, there were a lot of upset people. “The person who made the decision wasn’t there. They make these arbitrary decisions, and they don’t take into effect what effect it has on families and parents. “I’m just shocked they put kids, parents and teachers through this for a reason nobody can explain. It’s not like they added a whole bunch of kids to the school or added staff or took staff away.” Barry noted that one teacher made the comment, “Where is
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With a couple of hats and a few props Sid Williams could transform himself into 10 characters in 10 minutes. He was part of the Comox Valley theatre community, both on and back stage, for 70 years. As they say in thespian circles, Williams “left the building” on Sept. 26, 1991 at the age of 92. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, nearly 20 years to the day after he died, Courtenay Little Theatre will pay homage to the short man with the tall heart.
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availability of food in the area such as the abundance of deer near Peggy’s house. The CO, who spent several hours studying the site and surrounding area, told Krista that cougars typically feed on blood after a kill then come back on a subsequent night. Officers set up traps and a camera, hoping the cat might return the following evening, but it didn’t. Krista, noting cougar sightings in both rural and urban areas, said the incident is a tragic reminder that people are the ones encroaching on cougars’ land. “I think that we
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Quake awakens memories of ’46 Former mayor of Courtenay has lived through two local quakes Mark Allan Record Staff
The earthquake that rattled Ron Webber’s home Friday shook up him, his wife and other members of their family. Yet it was nothing compared to the first quake he experienced in the Comox Valley. A pre-school lad at the time living in Cumberland, Webber has no trouble recalling the 7.3–magnitude jolt centred just west of the Comox Valley on Sunday, June 23, 1946 at 10:13 a.m. “I ran to my mom and dad,” the former Courtenay mayor reminisced Monday. “I remember one of the big clocks on the wall came crashing down. “It was brought to my attention by my parents that a big chunk on the face of the post office, which is our museum now, came crackling down. And the old schoolhouse, which is where Thrifty’s is now — it was fortunate it was on
a weekend, because if kids had been in school … some of the bricks were on the desks the next day. “It was a dandy. This one (Friday) was a good shaker, too, but nothing like ’46.” Still Canada’s most powerful onshore earthquake, the 1946 incident caused considerable damage on Vancouver Island and was felt as far away as Portland, Ore., and Prince Rupert.
quake-generated wave, and the other from a heart attack in Seattle. Friday’s magnitude-6.4 earthquake at about 12:40 p.m. was felt from northern Vancouver Island to the Fraser Valley. It had an epicentre 80 kilometres south of Port Alice. “Our chandelier was swinging and the recliner (rocker chair) started to move,” said Webber, who
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According to Natural Resources Canada, the quake “knocked down 75 per cent of the chimneys in the closest communities, Cumberland, Union Bay, and Courtenay and did considerable damage in Comox, Port Alberni and Powell River. A number of chimneys were shaken down in Victoria and people in Victoria and Vancouver were frightened — many running into the streets.” Two people died, one due to drowning when a small boat capsized in an earth-
lives on the edge of downtown Courtenay only several blocks from Thrifty Foods. “It was rocking.” When asked how long it lasted, he said, “It seems like forever, but I guess it was just seconds.” His daughter Deanne, who’s married to Agriculture Minister Don McRae, was visiting with her infant daughter Chloe. Deanne noticed the quake first, then they all felt it. “It made me feel a bit nauseous,” said Webber’s wife Lorraine. “It wasn’t a
nice feeling at all.” Holly Grant felt it at her home in Comox. “I was sitting home for lunch having a bite to eat at my kitchen table when my kitchen table and the chair started to shake. My heart started beating and I thought, ‘What is going on?’ “I ran outside to see what was happening … I came to the conclusion it must have been an earthquake. It really shook me up.” Although there have been no reports of major damage, the Grant home was not spared. “We had some work done in the backyard this summer, and a big 16-foot step has come apart from the back porch.” Siding also split apart along the building’s foundation, added Grant, who is married to Coun. Tom Grant of Comox. “My heart was racing,” said Holly Grant, an earthquake rookie. “I don’t think I want to go through again, but it makes you think about getting prepared.” Webber said he doesn’t worry about another quake, although he said he knows it’s going to come. Editorial, page 36. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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“We need them to take some of the district and compiles it into these numbers up so the primary the district aggregate, explained numbers will be smaller. We had Douglas. several schools reorganize, and “It tells us across all classes in Royston was one.” the school district if we’ve reached Douglas says schools do a “really the number we need to reach,” he good job” of letting parents know said. that the first week of school is very For kindergarten, the district fluid, and things can change. aggregate across all classes must He was impressed that Robertbe 19, while the son personally aggregate for phoned all the We need them to take parents Friday Grades 1 to 3 is 21, and the some of these numbers up evening and Grades 4 to 7 so the primary numbers throughout the aggregate is 30. weekend so they The district will be smaller. We had sev- would be preaggregate was eral schools reorganize, and pared Monday higher at kin- Royston was one. morning. dergarten, and “I thought Allan Douglas Douglas says that was admithere are two rable for her to ways to respond to that — by reor- do that,” he said. “All the teachganizing the classroom numbers ers at Royston do a great job. It’s or by adding staff, as was the case a time where I’ve always said to at Brooklyn Elementary School, parents in all my years doing this where one teacher was added. that with support from the home “We have to go to places that and parents supporting the school have higher numbers in kindergar- and supporting these moves, they ten and maybe lower numbers in usually work out in the end.” intermediate,” explained Douglas. The reorganizing to meet the “At Royston, they have intermedi- district aggregate is now settled, ate classes with numbers in the although the provincial aggregate low 20s, when we need them to be must be monitored all year. 26, 27. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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On the day of her daughter’s 33rd birthday, Judy Peterson hopes new technology will help in providing information about the disappearance of her daughter Lindsey Nicholls. During a press conference Monday, the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) along with the Comox Valley RCMP, revealed new technology in the search for missing children — the Child Search Alert Poynt Push System. The Poynt app for BlackBerry, iPhone and other smartphones uses a geo-targeted push system to aid in the recovery of missing children. The app was originally created to connect people to local businesses, events, restaurants and more. Through the app, MCSC will be able to quickly notify Poynt users within a relevant area with a Child Search Alert on breaking developments of an active missing child investigation. An alert about Nicholls was sent out shortly after 2 p.m. Monday, the second alert for users since the system has been in place this month. “We used the technology in the search for Kienan (Hebert) and the immediate need to create awareness in partnership with the Amber Alert in the provinces of Alberta and B.C.,” said Amanda Pick, executive director with MCSC. “And today we’re using it in a case that isn’t immediate in terms of the awareness, but the opportunity to create awareness and potentially bring information on Lindsey’s case is just as critical.” Nicholls’ disap-
pearance along Royston Road during the August long weekend in 1993 when she was 14 years old “still remains a mystery,” said lead investigator Paul West of the Comox Valley RCMP. “Our detachment continues to pursue this investigation, taking action on any new tips or information that surfaces that may be linked to Lindsey’s disappearance,” he said, and added the RCMP have received more than 300 tips about the file. West confirmed that foul play is suspected, and noted the case is classified as a missing person with homicide suspected. Currently, Pick said there are more than one million Poynt app users in Canada, and it serves as another way to engage the public through technology. Peterson said she knows there is someone who knows some-
Grants from the federal and provincial governments made up the majority of funding for two major capital projects undertaken in Courtenay during the course of the past two years. Courtenay council received a report summarizing the project cost and funding sources for the Cliffe Avenue widening and the Arden Trunk Sewer upgrade projects Monday. The City undertook major capital works to widen Cliffe Avenue, improve the 17th Street Bridge intersection and upgrade the underground water and storm sewer infrastructure while the road bed was open. As well, the City undertook a major upgrade of the Arden Road sewer trunk. In total, the combined cost of these works is close to $7 million, according to the report by financial services director Tillie Manthey. “The capital costs of $7 million did not require new borrowing
by the City and were funded only in part by property taxes and utility user fees,” she wrote. “Major funding for these works was sourced from federal and provincial grant programs, resulting in only a minimum impact on property taxes.” The Cliffe Avenue widening and associated water and storm sewer line upgrades cost a total of $4,882,872. The city received a federal/provincial infrastructure grant of $2,293,603, which covered 47 per cent of the cost, while funding also came from the City’s development cost charge (DCC) reserves, the City land sale reserve,
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Village of Cumberland Residents Are you eligible to vote at the November local government elections for the Village of Cumberland? RESIDENT ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS Resident electors are those people who live in Cumberland, whether as a tenant or as a landowner. The qualifications for a resident elector are: · age 18 or older; and · a Canadian citizen; and · a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before voting day; and · a resident of the Village of Cumberland for at least 30 days immediately before voting day; and · not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. Resident electors will register when they vote. In order to do so, each person will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. If you are unsure of what type of ID meets the criteria, please do not hesitate to contact the Village. NON-RESIDENT ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS Non-resident electors are those people who own property in Cumberland, but do not live within the municipality. The qualifications for a non-resident elector are: · age 18 or older; and · a Canadian citizen; and · a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and · a registered owner of real property in the Village of Cumberland for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and · not entitled to register as a resident elector; and · not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law; and · if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector. Forms which must be completed to meet this requirement are available on the Village website or by contacting the office. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity and the completed ‘Non-Residential Property Elector’ form from the Village. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION please check out the Village website at www.cumberlandbc.net or contact: Joanne Rees, Chief Election Officer (Email: jrees@cumberlandbc.net) Michelle Mason, Deputy Chief Election Officer (Email: mmason@cumberlandbc.net) Village of Cumberland, 2673 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland Telephone: 250 336-2291 · FAX: 250 336-2321
NEW!! Same-day voter registration in November 2011 local government elections ALL those eligible to vote in the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) electoral areas must be registered. You may only register either at the time of voting on November 19, 2011, or during the advance voting opportunities on November 9 and 16, or at the special voting opportunities. You must meet all of the criteria to be eligible to vote. Non-resident property electors are encouraged to contact the CVRD prior to voting day. In past years, the CVRD used the provincial voters list to determine eligibility and it was not always accurate. This year the CVRD has opted to use ‘same-day voter registration’. EVERYONE who wishes to vote on November 19, 2011 will need to provide two pieces of identification at the voting places: • One piece of identification with your signature, and • One piece of identification with your residential address (if you do not have any identification showing your residential address, you may complete a declaration of residency). The CVRD will also conduct voting for Denman and Hornby Islands Trust trustees and for the School District No. 71 trustees in Areas ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’. Please visit the CVRD website at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/election for additional information on voting requirements or call CVRD offices at 250-334-6000. James Warren Chief Election Officer
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF COURTENAY 2011 LOCAL GENERAL ELECTION ADVANCE VOTER REGISTRATION A current list of registered City of Courtenay Resident Electors has been produced on the basis of the Provincial List of Voters prepared under the Provincial Election Act. Is your name on the current list of electors? If you are not sure, you can find out by calling 250-334-4441 or visiting City Hall between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Advance elector registrations will be accepted Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. until close of business on September 27, 2011 at Courtenay City Hall, 830 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. With the exception of registrations on voting days, elector registrations will not be accepted during the period September 28, 2011 to November 19, 2011. RESIDENT ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS In order to be registered as a Resident Elector, a person must meet all of the following requirements on the day of registration: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; • a Canadian citizen; • a resident of British Columbia as determined in accordance with section 52 of the Local Government Act for at least six months immediately preceding the day of registration; • a resident of the City of Courtenay as determined in accordance with section 52 of the Local Government Act for at least thirty days prior to registration; • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS In order to be registered as a Non-Resident Property Elector a person must meet all of the following requirements on the day of registration: • not entitled to register as a resident elector; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; • a Canadian citizen; • a resident of British Columbia as determined in accordance with section 52 of the Local Government Act for at least six months immediately preceding the day of registration; • a registered owner of the real property used for qualification at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in the election or be otherwise disqualified by law. A person may only register as a non-resident property owner in relation to one parcel of real property in the City of Courtenay. If more than one individual is a registered owner of the real property, then only one individual is entitled to vote with the written consent of a majority of all other registered owners that are on the title including the person requesting registration. If a corporation is on title with other individuals, or if an individual on title is holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust, none of the individuals are eligible to be registered as non-resident property electors. In addition to advance registration, persons qualifying as Non-Resident Property Electors may register at the time of voting by completing the required non-resident property elector registration forms. Two documents that provide evidence of the applicant’s identity, at least one of which must contain the applicant’s signature must be provided when registering, along with the written consent of a majority of all other registered owners if applicable. Valid proof of property ownership (i.e. certificate of title, tax notice) is also required. LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS Beginning October 4, 2011 until the close of general voting for the election on November 19, 2011 a copy of the list of registered electors will, upon signature, be available for public inspection, at the Courtenay City Hall, 830 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, B.C., Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding statutory holidays. An elector may request that personal information respecting the elector be omitted from or obscured on the List of Electors for protection of privacy reasons. OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act before 4:00 p.m. on October 14, 2011. An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the City of Courtenay, and can only be made on the basis that the person whose name appears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the City of Courtenay. MAIL BALLOT VOTING Mail ballot voting will be available for certain City of Courtenay Electors. The only electors who may vote by mail ballot are the following: •Persons who have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; and •Persons who expect to be absent from the municipality on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. Application forms for mail ballot voting are available at Courtenay City Hall, 830 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, B.C., Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding statutory holidays. Persons applying to vote by mail should confirm their eligibility with the Chief Elections Officer and ensure they are registered as an elector prior to the close of business on September 27, 2011. For further information on these matters please contact the Chief Elections Officer or Deputy Chief Elections Officer at telephone 250334-4441. John Ward, CMC Chief Elections Officer, City of Courtenay
TOWN OF COMOX 2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION ADVANCE VOTER REGISTRATION A general local election for the Town of Comox will be held on Saturday November 19, 2011. Is your name on the current list of electors? If you are not sure, you can find out at Comox Town Hall by calling 250 339-2202 or visiting 1809 Beaufort Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays). Before you can vote in the Town of Comox general election, you must be registered to vote. Advance voter registration will be accepted at Comox Town Hall, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. until Tuesday September 27, 2011. With the exception of registrations on voting days, registrations will not be accepted between September 28, 2011 and November 19, 2011. RESIDENT ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS In order to be registered as a Resident Elector, a person must meet all of the following requirements: ± 18 years of age or older on general voting day; ± a Canadian citizen; ± a resident of British Columbia as determined in accordance with section 52 of the Local Government Act for at least six months immediately preceding the day of registration; ± a resident of the Town of Comox as determined in accordance with section 52 of the Local Government Act for at least thirty days prior to registration; ± not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law. NON-RESIDENT ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS In order to be registered as a Non-Resident Property Elector a person must meet all of the following requirements: ± not entitled to register as a resident elector; ± 18 years of age or older on general voting day; ± a Canadian citizen; ± a resident of British Columbia as determined in accordance with section 52 of the Local Government Act for at least six months immediately preceding the day of registration; ± a registered owner of the real property used for qualification at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; ± not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in the election or be otherwise disqualified by law. A person may only register as a non-resident property owner in relation to one parcel of real property in the Town of Comox. If more than one individual is a registered owner of the real property, then only one of those individuals is entitled to vote, with the written consent of a majority of registered owners that are on the title including the person requesting registration. If a corporation is on title with other individuals, or if an individual on title is holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust, then none of the individuals are eligible to be registered as nonresident property electors. In addition to advance registration, persons qualifying as Non-Resident Property Electors may register at the time of voting by completing the required non-resident property elector registration forms. Two documents that provide evidence of the applicant’s identity, at least one of which must contain the applicant’s signature must be provided when registering, along with the written consent of a majority of all registered owners if applicable. Valid proof of property ownership by way of a State of Title Certificate or Town of Comox 2011 Property Tax Notice is also required. LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS Beginning Tuesday October 4, 2011 until Friday November 18, 2011, a copy of the list of registered electors (voter’s list) will, upon signature, be available for public inspection at Comox Town Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays). The list will also be available at the voting locations during voting hours. An elector may request that personal information respecting the elector be omitted from or obscured on the List of Electors for protection of privacy reasons. OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act before 4:00 p.m. on Friday October 14, 2011 An objection must be in writing, may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the Town of Comox, and can only be made on the basis that the person whose name appears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the Town of Comox. MAIL BALLOT VOTING Mail ballot voting is available to eligible electors. You can apply to vote by mail if you meet the following requirements: 1.You have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects your ability to vote at another voting opportunity, or 2.You expect to be absent from the Town of Comox on all three voting opportunities: November 9th, 16th and 19th. Persons wishing to vote by mail must be registered before submitting an application to vote by mail. Please ensure you are registered to vote prior to 4:30 p.m. on September 27, 2011 if you wish to apply to vote by mail. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, please contact the Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer at 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, or phone 250 339-2202. Shelly Russwurm Chief Election Officer
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LIKE A ROCQUE Carter Rocque was given the Spirit Award at Operation High Jump on the weekend. The Kiwanis Club of Courtenay is the major financial sponsor of this athletic event for the developmentally challenged and they also provide a large number of volunteers to help run the event, which is organized by Comox Recreation. PHOTO SUBMITTED
After Friday’s earthquake, free Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP) and CPR courses offered by Comox Fire Rescue are especially timely. 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. (twohour 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
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Josie hitting small screen big time Courtenay’s own Josie Boulding will make her small-screen debut Thursday when her adventure travel show premieres on CHEK TV. Episode one of Restless Josie, featuring the surf culture of Tofino and Ucluelet, airs at 8:30 p.m. on cable channel 6. As host and director, Boulding says the show combines wanderlust with adventure sports, music and interesting interviews. “This has been such a fun journey for me,” Boulding says. “I met amazing athletes, visited some of the best events and got to try everything from wakeboarding to chuckwagon racing. “I interviewed celebrities like Kevin Costner and Adrien Grenier. Walked the red carpet in New York. And the footage and interviews we captured ... I can’t wait to see it all on TV.” Boulding, who grew
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up in Campbell River and now lives in Courtenay, set out to create the show after being struck with a need to travel. While watching professional surfers dare huge waves in Hawaii, she became fascinated by the passion of athletes who risk their lives pursuing their sport. The television show will combine interviews with athletes, action footage and scenery with Boulding guiding viewers through it all. “I’m attracted to successful people who work hard,” Boulding says. “There are so many
world-class athletes who are overlooked because their sport is not well-known, especially in Canada. I want to tell their stories.” The first episode features Tofino’s Rip Curl Stew, a major Canadian surf contest. Between classic west coast footage, a surf lesson and beautiful hotels, Boulding interviews the top
surfers in Canada, including Noah Cohen and Peter Devries. Other episodes include the littleknown rodeo stars of the Calgary Stampede, the sand and sexiness of Kelowna’s Centre of Gravity Games, Whistler’s knobby, tired insanity of Crankworx, New York City’s first professional surf-
ing event, rock climbing with Canada’s top climber in Squamish, and the music scene and two-wheeled acrobatics in the Comox Valley. Restless Josie will air on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. throughout the fall. For more, visit www.restlessjosie.com and www.cheknews.ca. — Restless Josie
bies to sing to the children, songs to sing at gatherings, and even a song to sing when you ride your bike. All melodies and harmonies will be taught in the oral tradition of call and response. Sessions will include songs chants and rounds from a diversity of sources and inspirations taught sequentially and clearly to accommodate all levels of experience. Letz Sing is part of the UBUNTU Choir Network, which believes that everyone can sing. — Letz Sing
“A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows” — St. Francis of Assisi Active Comox Valley Event Volunteer, Terry Fox Run Get involved with the annual Terry Fox Run! Sunday, September 18th, Comox Valley Sports Centre. Help with set-up and tear-down, course marshaling, food tent, handing out ribbons and more. Volunteers required for various shifts between 7 am and noon.
Robyn Butler - 250-890-9116 info@activecomoxvalley.ca Comox Valley Growers and Seed Savers The mission of Comox Valley Growers and Seed Savers is to conserve and preserve our local plant diversity by encouraging and supporting public participation in growing heritage and non-hybrid food crops and other plants. Seedy Saturday March 5, 2011 Demonstration Garden - Innisfree Farm, 3636 Trent Road, Royston Plant Sale Annually Mid May.
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Letz sing some more The new term for the Letz Sing Community Choir begins the week of Sept. 12. Every voice is welcome in this growing vocal community. If you have been wanting to add more singing to your life, the Letz Sing Community Choir may be able to help you with that. The focus this term will be on songs you can incorporate into the rhythms of your daily routines. There will be songs to greet the morning and end the day, lulla-
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Glacier View Lodge Society Hostess Our dining room hostesses porter residents to and from the dining room, serve coffee and tea, visit with residents, and encourage residents who may need prompting to eat their meal.
Swimming Partner Swim Partners work one on one with residents to engage in a supportive swim session. Program occurs twice a month, typically on a Monday afternoon. Contact: Liz Friis - 250-338-1451 Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600 hrs Email: Liz.Friis@sjghcomox.ca
KidStart Mentoring Program part of The John Howard Society of North Island KidStart Mentors 1:1 mentoring program with child 6-18 years of age; doing fun, healthy recreational activities in the community for 3 hours per week. There is a thorough screening process with training and support for mentors. Contact: Kathy McCabe - 250-898-4842 Email: Kathy@jhsni.bc.ca
Special Needs Recreation Art Cards Volunteer The Art Card Program is a well established small program run as a co-op, where adults with intellectual disabilities make beautiful art cards to sell. All proceeds are returned to the artists. Art Cards runs Monday afternoon from 1 - 2 pm, or Wednesday morning from 10 - 11 am or Wednesday afternoon from 1 - 2 pm. Under the supervision of an instructor, join a fun group of 6 - 8 individuals; only an hour of your time helps others produce amazing results!
Bowling Volunteers Volunteers needed for a bowling league for adults with intellectual disabilities. Bowling is Tuesdays or Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:00 pm at Codes Country Lanes, January through April. This is a fun, recreational league with great bowlers & super volunteers. Only an hour of your time a week helps others to enjoy this great sport!
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NICK STRUSSI (LEFT) and Larry Peterson will be honoured Saturday for their years of work to FILE PHOTO help bring steelhead to the Puntledge and Oyster rivers.
Fish-loving pair to be honoured Larry Peterson and Nick Strussi met through their shared love of fishing. When they came together in the late 1990s to help protect fish habitat during construction of the Island Highway through the Comox Valley, they became a formidable force in the protection and conservation of wild fish and their habitats. They will be honoured Saturday at a Comox Valley dinner, dance and auction for their years of work to help bring steelhead to the Puntledge and Oyster rivers. Peterson, who lives in Comox, joined the Courtenay Fish and Game Association more than 40 years ago to learn more about his passion for fishing and hunting. He quickly became involved in conservation and fish stock protection, joining the Steelhead Society when it was formed in 1970. When he retired from teaching 14 years ago, he became involved in fisheries renewal. His role as highways liaison on the construction of the Island Highway is when he joined forces with Strussi, and he is justifiably proud of the spirit of consultation and co-operation he and Nick were able to bring forward. Over the years, Larry was involved with Puntledge River Restoration Society, Oyster River Restoration Society, and Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society, chaired the Sport Fishing Advisory Board and is currently chair of the Comox
Valley Environmental Council. Strussi, who lives in Courtenay, started working at the Puntledge River Hatchery in the mid-1980s as part of a retraining program following a workplace injury. Over the past 30 years he too has been involved in the Sport Fishing Advisory Board, Steelhead Society, and the Puntledge River Restoration Society, to name a few, and was instrumental in protecting the Bevan wetlands during construction of the Island Highway by successfully campaigning to change the way the highway crossed the Puntledge River. Strussi is currently active in a number of local fishery concerns, and organizes the chum carcass planting in the Comox watershed each fall. Earlier this year,
he received the 2011 Project Watershed Achievement Award for his dedicated work on local conservation efforts. “These two men are amazing volunteers who have done so much to help restore our rivers and creeks,” says Judy Ackinclose, president of the Fanny Bay Salmonid Enhancement Society and committee chair of the Comox Valley dinner, dance and auction, said. “If you live in our community, and care about fish and fish habitats, you know Larry and Nick because they seem to be involved in everything.” The annual event Saturday is at the Comox Community Centre. Money raised by the annual dinner goes to support the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s Community Salmon
Program, which supports volunteer salmon restoration and regeneration projects throughout British Columbia. In the spring of this year, two volunteer groups in the Comox area, the Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society and the Oyster River Enhancement Society, received grants totaling $43,978 to sustain Pacific salmon populations and habitats. Since 1989, the Foundation has made grants totaling $982,566 in the Comox region with a total impact of $4.8 million, including local fundraising and inkind donations. Tickets to the Comox Valley Dinner, Dance and Auction are $50 per person, and available at Gone Fishin’ and Tyee Marine. — Pacific Salmon Foundation
If you haven’t made it down to the Wednesday farmers’ market yet, there are still three weeks left in the season to get your midweek veggies fresh from the farm. With such a late start to the season this year, there is an extraordinary bounty of veggies being harvested and offered super fresh at the farmers’ market this fall. Broccoli, beets and basil, corn, carrots, cucumbers, onions, oregano, leeks, lettuce, and beautiful salad mix, tomatoes of every size, shape texture and colour, blueberries and strawberries. You’ll also find the freshest chicken and highest-quality beef, lamb and goat as well as the blackberry honey, gluten-free baking, breakfast (or lunch) croissants, the best cinnamon buns anywhere and homemade frozen pizza. The Comox Bay Farm is proving to be a great location for both shoppers and vendors. Many customers are finding it a nice place to stop for their morning coffee and pastry as well as their fresh veggies. The Pie Lady, a regular at both the Saturday and Wednesday mar-
ket, claims that many of the farm donated to of her Wednesday cus- them, they harvested tomers find the central four tonnes of oats! location handy, particu- We’ve watched the larly when shopping is corn and potatoes grow squeezed to harinto a busy vest, hay We’ve watched cut and schedule. And the the corn and potabaled, v e n d o r s toes grow to harand now are findwe’ll get ing it to vest, hay cut and to watch be a beau- baled, and now the wintiful and we’ll get to watch ter cover accessible c r o p s l o c a t i o n the winter cover go in for them crops go in around around as well. us. us.” The midT h e Market manager Wednesweek market boasts day marabout 30 vendors most ket, which runs from weeks, which is almost 9 a.m. to noon at the double the past year’s Comox Bay Farm (forofferings. merly Farquharson It’s so great to be on Farm), will continue to a working farm says offer its local fruit, vegthe market manager, gies, poultry, meat and adding, “Last week, the baking until Sept. 28. local tractor club har— Comox Valley vested their little patch Farmers’ Market of oats in the corner
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LEGENDARY LOCAL ENTERTAINER Sid Williams (seventh from left) appeared in a performance of Nothing But The Truth, directed by Bill Stubbs at the Gaiety Theatre on April 13, 1932. PHOTOS COURTESY STUBBS COLLECTION AT COURTENAY AND DISTRICT MUSEUM
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With a couple of hats and a few props Sid Williams could transform himself into 10 characters in 10 minutes. He was part of the Comox Valley theatre community, both on and back stage, for 70 years. He also performed in commercials, made guest appearances in the TV program The Beachcombers and toured the province as Century Sam during BC’s centenary. As they say in thespian circles, Williams “left the building” on Sept. 26, 1991 at the age of 92. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, nearly 20 years to the day after he died, Courtenay Little Theatre will pay homage to the short man with the tall heart. The tribute begins at 8 p.m. at CLT’s The Space, located at 1625 McPhee just behind Jet FM Radio. The performance features short skits and reminiscences by those who knew and worked with Williams. Admission is free. “Sid knew everyone in town and everyone knew him,” says Art Collins, who wrote several songs for Williams. “He had what he called his ‘hat trick routine.’ He’d play one character for a few minutes then turn around and, with a hat, scarf or set of false teeth, totally transform into someone else. Audiences roared with laughter, everyone loved him.”
SID WILLIAMS APPEARS as Century Sam with Rosie the mule. Collins’ wife, Joan, accompanied Williams on piano for 25 years. “I got to know Sid very well,” she says. “He was always
a gentleman and always willing to help out if someone needed a favour. “And he was very professional.
We always rehearsed whether we were performing for a small group or the whole community. Sid liked to tailor the performance to the audience. He had certain songs, like “Spread a Little Sunshine” that he opened his hat routine with. His whole attitude was to be happy and thankful for what we have.” Mike Butler met Williams in 1945 and worked with him on many a stage set. “I did survey work for the Ministry of Highways at the time and Sid would always say, ‘Oh, it’s within half an inch, if that’s good enough for government work, it’s good enough for us.” “He had connections all throughout the community and was always scrounging stuff to use for sets,” continues Butler. “So I teased him back by saying, ‘Oh, here’s another $1.49 day set by Sid.” Gail Limber was a cheerleader for the BC Lions when she performed on the same program in Vancouver as Williams for the Centennial Celebrations. After she moved to Courtenay, she played Mammy to his Pappy in Lil Abner. “He was always joking around; often you didn’t know if he was serious or not,” she says. “He took his teeth out to play Pappy and tried to convince me to take mine out too. But I didn’t have any removable teeth and wouldn’t have taken them out even if I
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ARTIST NEIL HAVERS (left) is teaming again with screen printer Andy MacDougall.
What people don’t know is that he has always had a passion for the silk screen printing process, particularly when it comes to art prints. He met and worked in the medium with local master screen printer Andy MacDougall back in the 1970s in Edmonton. Throughout the years they have produced many works of art together. Recently they’ve been working on a raven series, which will be the featured works at Blue Moon Winery. A new print called Raven Glacier will be unveiled on Sunday. To meet the artist and printer and see the unveiling of Raven Glacier, you are invited to Blue Moon Estate Winery (at Natures Way Farm) this Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
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CVAG exhibits explore human body and dreams New shows continue until Nov. 5 in Courtenay gallery This Friday from 7 p.m., the Comox Valley Art Gallery opens three new exhibits — A Releasing Breath, Always and Forever and The Significant Dream Project, which explore life, dreams, religion, breath and death. Everyone is invited to attend this celebratory reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Artists will be in attendance and refreshments will be served. These exhibits will run from Sept. 17 to Nov. 5 during regular gallery hours. In the main gallery, A Releasing Breath features the artwork of Sara Vipond (Hornby Island) and Joël D. (Cortes Island). This show examines the physical, visceral and liminal qualities of life/ death of the human body. A series of ceramic sculptural abstractions of human/animal body parts and delicate translucent drawings questions the connection, or lack thereof, of life and the beyond. Joël D.’s ceramic sculpture echo the shapes of internal organs and muscle tissue, appearing to be parts from science fiction cyborgs. Some of them are finished in pale colours, lending a ghostly yet institutional feeling to the work. Vipond’s work is comprised of prints and drawings that use the language of medical illustration to infuse the human action of breathing
UNRAVEL THE DESIGN, Reveal the Mess is a creation by Joël D., part of three new exhibits opening Friday at the Comox Valley Art Gallery. with lyrical and ethereal qualities. Together the pieces weave an experience of the space between body and breath; what can be touched and what cannot. Vipond holds a BFA from University of Toronto and an MFA from York University and is a visual art instructor for North Island College and Emily Carr University. She will give an art talk to discuss the works in this show on Sept. 24 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the CVAG. Joël D. has a Visual Arts Diploma from Centennial College, Ontario and studied at Alberta College of Art, completing a BFA at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. The Arts and Crafts Gallery features Always and Forever, artwork by artist Robert James (Courtenay), who goes by the moniker YARTYS. His exhibit of Old World European reliquary chests, crosses, mirrors and sculpture
will be on display only until Sept. 28. His works are created in his Comox Valley studio/workshop using a variety of woods and found objects. These pieces are inspired by his travels to cathedrals, churches, shrines, and museums throughout Europe and South America. He has a Diploma in Architecture, Bachelor Degrees in Industrial/ Technology Education and Visual Arts and has taught at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta; North Island College; and various Alberta and B.C. high schools as well as Japan and
Korea. The Significant Dream Project, taking place in the George Sawchuk Gallery and organized by Cathy Stoyko (Cumberland) brings approximately 80 artists from around the globe, whom have sent in a total of about 100 dream-based artworks. Along with postcard sized art, there are also two dream-related zines and an incredible collage. Stoyko says, “One of the interesting observations I have made after seeing all of the art work people have sent is the honesty in dreams. It is one of the
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beautiful things about dreaming, our ego isn’t involved in the same way. Another inspiring aspect about dreams is that anything is possible and that is a good reminder to carry over into our waking lives, the surrealist know this well.” Stoyko operated The Abbey Gallery in Cumberland from 2004-07. For the past 15 years she’s been active in the local arts community as an artist, dancer, choreographer, mask maker, costume designer, event organizer/producer and curator. She also organizes collaborative and correspondence art projects and cabaret/performance art events. The Comox Valley Art Gallery is located at 580 Duncan Ave. in the old firehall. Hours
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Musical fundraiser aiding our Comox Valley hospital emergency ward and extended care. Stuart adds that any contributions over and above $15 will be greatly appreciated and put to good use at the hospital. If you can’t attend, please consider making
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LOCAL JAZZ PLAYERS Jeff Drummond, Jake Masri and Tim Croft entertain Friday at the Zocalo CafĂŠ.
Jazz at Zocalo this Friday Forbidden Jazz, consisting of Jake Masri on trumpet and vocals, Jeff Drummond on guitar, and Tim Croft on upright bass, are once again featured at Zocalo CafĂŠ on Friday evening. As in the past, they hope to attract a multigenerational audience by performing a wide variety of timeless jazz standards. The trio, representing more than four decades of experience, both domestically and internationally, will weave their collective magic through two sets of entertaining music. A welcome addition to the Comox Valley, guitar master Drummond has appeared on national radio and television programs, produced and engineered countless albums, and played with many wellknown artists. He has accumulated over 20 years as a music educator, which contributes towards a high demand for his skills and services. Croft, also new on the local scene, has
quickly gained recognition as a strong and creative player. After completing his bachelor degree, Croft relocated in Montreal where he continued to study the bass, play in local restaurants and clubs (such as House of Jazz and Upstairs), and record with several different groups. Croft currently teaches music at L’Ecole au Coeur d’Ile in Comox. No stranger to local music circles, Masri draws his inspiration from classical repertoire to musical theater to Afro-Cuban/New Orleans, and bebop styles. Since moving to
Comox in 2002, Masri has appeared with Sounds of 17, Quintessence Brass; Sixth Street, Jazztown, and Jazz Noir combos; Georgia Straight, Arrowsmith, and CR Big Bands; Strathcona Symphony Orchestra, and Just in Time Jazz Choir. A casual, fun-filled evening of jazz awaits you from 7:30 to 9:30. For details, contact Zocalo CafÊ and Gallery at 250-331-0933, or simply drop by the corner of Fifth Street and Cliffe Avenue in downtown Courtenay (www.zocalocafe.ca.). — Forbidden Jazz
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LOST: 1 white boat cushion/seat, Comox Lake area. Call 250-334-6569. LOST: EYE glasses, in striped sock, Puntledge Campground area. Call 250-339-5848.
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Evelyn Burley 1933- 2011
Mom and Grandma passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of September 5th, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband Vern in 1993, her parents, George and Alice and younger brother Ron RIchardson. She is survived by her daughter’s family Leslie and Rob, Hunter and Erin Davidson, her son’s family Scott and Sylvia. Kevin (Paige) and Jason Burley. Mom is also survived by her sister, Loreen Eck her husband Carl, their ďŹ ve girls and their grandkids and great grandkids, as well as her brother’s family of three kids and his grandkids. Many Burley relatives as well. Mom was born in Port Alberni where she went to school, and worked at Woodward’s. She met and married Vern Burley in 1955. They moved to Campbell River in 1962. Who knew that many New Year’s dinners, summer camping trips to Loveland Lake and trips to Alberta would follow? Mom worked at Tyee Pharmacy on the Plaza for years. Mom also volunteered over the years for the Campbellton School PTA, as a Girl Guide leader and commissioner, the Diabetic Assoc., and the Condo Assoc. Mom’s hobbies were reading, spoiling her grandchildren and traveling. After Dad passed, Mom went traveling. She ventured to England, down through the US, took many cruises and even made it to Kenya on safari. Her favourite was going to Australia to ďŹ nd a branch of our family. She had so much fun, Mom went three times to stay with our cousin Barb and her family. Mom’s service is Sept. 17th, 2011 at 1pm at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Reception to follow at the Eagle’s Hall. Please bring your memories to share with us. Thanks to Doctors Veerapen, Wilcox and Depew and the staff of New Horizons for taking great care of Mom. In lieu of owers donations can be made to the Diabetes Assoc., Alzheimer’s Assoc. or Heart and Stroke Foundation. Memories may be shared with the family at leslieburleydavidson@hotmail.com
MARK J. DERRY Suddenly on September 7, 2011 Mark J Derry passed away in hospital with his family by his side in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mark is survived by his loving wife Cheryl, son Jonathan and daughter Sara (Daniel), his mother Irma, brothers James (Lew), Vern (Mary) and sister Carol (Karl) and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Mark was born February 1, 1958 and grew up in Winnipeg and after numerous career changes he became a long haul truck driver and drove for the last 20 years. Mark loved life and each day was an adventure. The happiest day of his life was the day his precious children were born. Mark was happiest spending time with his children, camping, which he shared with Sara and helping at Sledge hockey with Jonathan. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing and playing with his dogs Tesha and Star. In recent years he rediscovered photography and a love of Mexico where he spent time just this past March. Mark would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it and even in death he will continue to give. Cremation has occurred and a celebration of his life has been planned for Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Special thanks to the Winnipeg Police Services and the staff of Health Science Center’s emergency department, SICU and the Transplant Manitoba staff for their kindness and support during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mark’s memory to Sledge Hockey Manitoba (825 Sherbrook St.) or the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society. We will always miss you, Mark.
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Michael Omar Harris Passed away on September 1, 2011 in Comox, B.C. He was predeceased by his father Bennie Harris of Birmingham, Alabama, his step-father Alva P. Steele Sr., grandparents; Shedrick Omar and Manervia Davis. Michael is survived & will be missed by his brother Alva P. Steele (Nicole) of Lawrenceville, GA., U.S.A., his mother Lillian Davis Wade of Villa Rica, GA., U.S.A., his nieces and nephews Jadyn Alva Steele and Victoria Christine Steele as well as aunts; Vivian Felder, Bettye Brown, Wilma, Ann Mitchell Watterson (deceased) and Sandra Lawrence and uncles Shed Davis, William Davis, Edward Davis (deceased), Walter Davis and Oliver Davis. Michael was a member of the B.C. Law Society and worked as a Barrister/Solicitor. In his leisure time Michael enjoyed golf, skiing and was an avid sports fan who particularly rooted for the Toronto Raptors (NBA) and Toronto Blue Jays (baseball). Private family arrangements.
250-334-0707
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Perrey Lorraine Marie In the early hours of Sunday, August 29th, our dear mother, Lorraine Marie Perrey, passed away after a lengthy illness. She would have been 77 this fall. She leaves behind five children -- Marjorie, Jody, James, Ken and Sandra -- three grandchildren, her remaining sisters and brothers as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Lorraine was born September 12, 1934 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. She received her nursing diploma from Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital in 1955. After raising her family in Vancouver, she returned to her nursing career and worked at the Children’s Hospital. She loved everything about nursing -- her colleagues, the children and their families. She moved to the Comox Valley in 1981 where the joy of helping others continued to define her later years. She devoted herself to volunteering with the Cancer Agency, Hospice, St. Vincent DePaul Society and the Catholic Women’s League. She was also a skilled seamstress, quilter and a gardener, and she loved to square dance with the Ocean Waves. Despite the disease that robbed our mother of her many abilities during these past years, the gift of her smile, which could light up a room, remained until the end. With profound respect and lasting gratitude, we wish to thank the people of Cummings Home and Glacier View Lodge, whose kind and compassionate care touched our whole family. In lieu of flowers, donations to Glacier View Lodge or similar Senior’s Programs would be much appreciated. We will be hosting a celebration in honour of our mother at the BlackFin meeting room in Comox, on Saturday, September 17th, at 1 pm. Contact Toneff Funeral Services at 250-338-4463 for further details. Messages for the family can be left at www.campbellriverfunerals.com
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69
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3
49 lb
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Flank Steak
Stewing Beef
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2
99
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3
3
69
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6
99
69
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Works Out To $1.25 Each!
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3
2$ for
Farkay
Chinese Noodles 397gr
2$
2$
VH
Steamers 283-291gr
China Lily
Soya Sauce
2000
for
5
for
5
2$ for
5
2
99
483ml
80ʼs
Original, 170gr
2
99
Green Giant
Frozen Vegetables 750gr
2 $5 for
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30gr
3
Ty Phoo Orange Pekoe Tea
Nestle Coffeemate
5000
400ml
280ml
500ml
3000
lb
283-306gr
Coconut Milk
Thai Sauce
Kraft Cool Whip
5000
PER
Gourmet Steamers
Asian Family
Asian Family
7500
255gr
lb
Healthy Choice
1lb
Tenderflake Tart Shells
3
99
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FREE
1 Y U B T1 GE
Del Monte
OʼTasty Dumplings
3500
lb
Smoked Boneless
15.41 per kg
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PER
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Family Pack, 15.41 per kg
299
6
99
69 PER
lb
4 99 49 2 5
Sausage Rings or Chubs
300-375gr
Each
Toupee Ham
1/4’s
5.49 per kg
Deli Style Bacon
Naturally Smoked, 13.20 per kg
908gr
for
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299,000 SAVE 100,000 Q-POINTS
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99
750gr
465-900gr
2$ for
Selected, 650gr
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Heinz
99
Minute Maid 1.75lt
2
Beans
5 5
99
Bassili’s Best
Lasagna or Spaghetti 454gr
398ml
99 99 ¢ Plus Applicable Fees
1 6 ”
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1699
$ A
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Yogurt
Simply Lemonade
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Xtra Crispy Superfries
A
Each
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12x100gr
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FREE
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BBQ CHICKEN
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7
99
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lb
99
500gr
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6
2$
lb
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Classic Favourites Chicken or Meatballs
450gr
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lb
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Vancover Island Made!
PER
BEACH BOB CHAIRS
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5
Chef Boyardee
Pasta Dinner 418-425gr
455ml
3000 Quaker Muffin Mix 900gr
3000 Crystal Light Singles Drink Crystals 10x2.3-4.5gr
2000 Ultra Cheer Laundry Powder Detergent 1.5kg
¢ 99
3000 Shout Stain Remover Refill 945ml
3500
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99
3
4$ for
Betty Crocker
Betty Crocker
Brownie or Cookie Mix
750gr
440-550gr
99
2$ for
Creamy Deluxe Frosting
4
2$ for
Primo
Primo
900gr
796ml
540ml
Tomatoes
3$ for
5
3$ for
Ragu
120-138gr
330-380gr
160-230gr
3
630-640ml
5
Liquid Laundry Detergent Fresh Scent 30 Loads, 1.35lt
and save an additional
3$ for
5
4
Selected, 200gr
Clorox
Ultra Fibregard Bleach
for
5
Borax Nature’s Freshener 2kg
2$ for
5 For
3
500gr
2$
3
7
Butter
Liquid Laundry Detergent
4
99
Bathroom Tissue
12-24’s
5
2 Ply, 6x132’s
99
3
99 3 Penotti
99
2 $5 Primo
Christie
525-540ml
450-500gr
Ready To Serve Soup
4
99
Aylmer
Premium Plus Crackers
Christie
2$ for
5
Save $4
12x284ml
12 Pack!
3
225gr
for
WOW!
Tomato or Cream of Mushroom Soup
Triscuit Crackers
3 $5
Plus Applicable Fees
750gr
99 3
for
99
Duo Penotti Spread
Regular, 500gr
instantly at the checkout
Facial Tissue
1.75lt
Simply Orange or Apple Juice
Unpasteurized Honey
250gr
of these specials
Royale
560gr
Elias
500ml
99 5
Minute Maid
99 3
2
6
99
Kellogg’s
Eggo Waffles
Fraser Valley
Kraft
99 4
Gourmet Delight Natural Fruit 600gr
99
Shredded Cheese
Royale
Purex 2x Ultra
1.89lt
99
425-505gr
380gr
for
20 Mule Team
5
$
Singles Cheese Slices
5
89
2
Oatmeal Crisp Cereal
1kg
¢
Europe’s Best
3 2 99
144’s
Kraft
345-500gr
Jam or Marmalade
Mix and Match any
99
4
Fine Grind Ground Coffee
295ml
Kraft
Red Rose
Cheese Stick
2.8lt
2$
550gr
99
Orange Pekoe Tea
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Cookies
Kraft
¢
for
Christie
3
4
2$ 2
Cheerios Cereal
General Mills
Granola Bars
Peanut Butter
for
Pasta Sauce
99
Nature Valley
Kraft
3$
3
MJB
Frozen Punch
99
49
FREE
99
Beans
$
General Mills or Nesquik
4
2 3
VALUE
750gr-1kg
Knorr
Pasta Sidekicks
A
Cereal
450gr
Primo
Pasta
5
432- 510gr
Minute Maid
General Mills
SuperMoist Cake Mix
All Purpose Flour 10kg
1% • 2% • HOMOGENIZED • SKIM
Offer in effect Monday Sept. 12th - Sunday, Sept. 18th
Betty Crocker
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Saran
Storage, Produce or Freezer Bags
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10-30’s
60m
99 2
Ziploc
Containers Assorted Sizes
Ziploc
Sandwich or Snack Bags 75-100’s
99 2
99 3
2
99
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California Seedless Raisins
99
3
4$ for
Betty Crocker
Betty Crocker
Brownie or Cookie Mix
750gr
440-550gr
99
2$ for
Creamy Deluxe Frosting
4
2$ for
Primo
Primo
900gr
796ml
540ml
Tomatoes
3$ for
5
3$ for
Ragu
120-138gr
330-380gr
160-230gr
3
630-640ml
5
Liquid Laundry Detergent Fresh Scent 30 Loads, 1.35lt
and save an additional
3$ for
5
4
Selected, 200gr
Clorox
Ultra Fibregard Bleach
for
5
Borax Nature’s Freshener 2kg
2$ for
5 For
3
500gr
2$
3
7
Butter
Liquid Laundry Detergent
4
99
Bathroom Tissue
12-24’s
5
2 Ply, 6x132’s
99
3
99 3 Penotti
99
2 $5 Primo
Christie
525-540ml
450-500gr
Ready To Serve Soup
4
99
Aylmer
Premium Plus Crackers
Christie
2$ for
5
Save $4
12x284ml
12 Pack!
3
225gr
for
WOW!
Tomato or Cream of Mushroom Soup
Triscuit Crackers
3 $5
Plus Applicable Fees
750gr
99 3
for
99
Duo Penotti Spread
Regular, 500gr
instantly at the checkout
Facial Tissue
1.75lt
Simply Orange or Apple Juice
Unpasteurized Honey
250gr
of these specials
Royale
560gr
Elias
500ml
99 5
Minute Maid
99 3
2
6
99
Kellogg’s
Eggo Waffles
Fraser Valley
Kraft
99 4
Gourmet Delight Natural Fruit 600gr
99
Shredded Cheese
Royale
Purex 2x Ultra
1.89lt
99
425-505gr
380gr
for
20 Mule Team
5
$
Singles Cheese Slices
5
89
2
Oatmeal Crisp Cereal
1kg
¢
Europe’s Best
3 2 99
144’s
Kraft
345-500gr
Jam or Marmalade
Mix and Match any
99
4
Fine Grind Ground Coffee
295ml
Kraft
Red Rose
Cheese Stick
2.8lt
2$
550gr
99
Orange Pekoe Tea
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Cookies
Kraft
¢
for
Christie
3
4
2$ 2
Cheerios Cereal
General Mills
Granola Bars
Peanut Butter
for
Pasta Sauce
99
Nature Valley
Kraft
3$
3
MJB
Frozen Punch
99
49
FREE
99
Beans
$
General Mills or Nesquik
4
2 3
VALUE
750gr-1kg
Knorr
Pasta Sidekicks
A
Cereal
450gr
Primo
Pasta
5
432- 510gr
Minute Maid
General Mills
SuperMoist Cake Mix
All Purpose Flour 10kg
1% • 2% • HOMOGENIZED • SKIM
Offer in effect Monday Sept. 12th - Sunday, Sept. 18th
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Wrap with Cling Plus
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60m
99 2
Ziploc
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99 2
99 3
2
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Rosemary Ham
Rosemary Roast Pork Loin
Genoa Salami Regular or Hot
1
1
69 PER gr
100
Gourmet Quiche
1
Cooked, Smoked or Cajun
59
Minimum 200gr, Each
5000
Q
points
bonus
Kraft Cheese Whiz Original, 250gr
PER gr
100
Creamy Coleslaw or Red Potato Salad
Bonus Q-Points Chicken Breast Tartine
99
100
Cambozola
Per 100gr .............................
3
Bari Mozzarella Pizza Cheese
Natural Pastures
49
454gr
3000 Sunny D Citrus Punch 2.4lt
3500
PER
100gr
Verdelait
469 399 599 899
Per 100gr....................................... Woolwich Dairy
Elite
Each, 170gr.................................... Woolwich Dairy
Goat Brie
180gr, Each....................................
Golden Boy Raisins Sultana, 375gr
3000 Golden Boy Walnuts 200gr
3500 Calgon Water Softener
Grannyʼs Dishwasher Detergent 3kg
Scotties Facial Tissue Nature, 65ʼs
3500
Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
75 595 119
Medium
Chow Mein .................. Small
Dry Garlic Wings............. Spring Rolls
...............................................................
Frozen or Previously Frozen
49 99 2
¢ PER
100gr
PER
Whole H&G
Fresh Wild Coho Salmon
1
Subject to Availability
29 PER gr
100
Available at Select Stores
Fresh Instore Made
Crab Cakes
Fresh Grey Cod Fillets
1
Weather Permitting
49 PER gr
100
Cooked, 41/50 Count
3
White Tiger Prawn Tails Frozen or Previously Frozen
29 PER
100gr
1
99 PER
100gr
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5000
100gr
Basa Fillets
100gr
1.13kg
5000
1 50 8 5 PER
100
Boneless Skinless
Fresh Halibut Steaks Weather Permitting
100
69
PER gr
Serving Suggestions
Golden Boy Coconut
3000
Fully Cooked
Medium
Triple Cream Brie
PER gr
BBQ Pork Back Ribs
¢
PER gr
59
Cattleman’s
with Dijon Mustard
Damafro
3000
200gr
1
69
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Bakery Fresh
Bakery Fresh
Cheese Buns
100% Whole Wheat Bread
4
2$ for
Bakery Fresh
Bakery Fresh
8” Apple Pie
3
99
Bagels Assorted
2
6 99 for
3
6 69 for
Bakery Fresh
Blueberry Muffins
Bonus Q-Points
3
6 Pack
99
Double Layer
Ultimate German Chocolate Cake
Cream Puffs .............. Triple Layer
2for$5
10
Muffins
Original Cakerie
Bar Cakes
........................................................
Salt Spring
WOW!
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2
99
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49
¢ PER gr
100
5
for
Nature’s Path
Bagels
Organic Granola Bars
6’s
WOW!
175-210gr
99 2
2 $5 for
Dairyland
Nuts To You
Barbara’s
500ml
250gr
340gr
Organic Cream
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99 3
Quality Fresh
Quality Fresh
Roasted Jumbo Unsalted, 350gr
Natural, 175gr
Hold the Salt Cashews
99 6
6
2$
Dempster’s
99 9
2500
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400gr
1.89lt
Each e
6ʼs
1999 1299 2 $ 699 for
Garlic Bread
Olafsonʼs Pita Wraps
6’s
Turtle Cheesecake..................
Organic Juice
Per 100gr
680gr
Black Forest Cake.....................................
99
Granola Cereal
Bread
Oroweat
Bakery Fresh
bonus
Oroweat
Unsweetened
23
Venice Bakery Canadian Rye Bread 680gr
5000 Silver Hills Aliʼs Alpine Bread 600gr
5000 Rogers Plantation Raw Sugar 450gr
3000 Lundberg Organic Brown Rice Long Grain, 907gr
5000 Bobʼs Red Mill Brown Rice Flour 680gr
10,000
99 2
Hold the Salt Brazil Nuts
99 2
Rogers Oats 1.35kg
2000 Friskies Chefʼs Blend Dry Cat Food 3kg
3000 Pupperoni Dog Treats 75gr
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87 1.92 per kg
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Large Avocadoes
Per lb
6
for
4
Fresh Strawberries
2$ for
3$
Mexican “Hass Variety”
Imported “Del Monte”
Large Pineapple
5
B.C. Grown “No 1.”
88
Hot House Tomatoes
1 2.84 per kg
Each
Extra Large
1 lb Clamshell
Washington “Green Giant”
Cello Wrapped
Baby Cut Carrots
29 per lb
2$ for
California “Dole”
Iceberg Lettuce
12”
Garden Mum
16
99 Each
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HOME BASED business - We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.wecare4wellness.com.
AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783
HOME BASED BUSINESS. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PETRO-CANADA - Coastal Mountain Fuels is a wholesale fuel Company specializing in home heating oil deliveries, commercial fuel and lubricant sales. We have several branches located throughout Vancouver Island and currently have one opening based out of our Campbell River location. CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP/OPERATIONS The responsibilities of this position include: Managing new and existing customer relationships including: follow-up on sales leads and generating new leads. Dispatching our fleet of fuel and lubricant trucks on North Vancouver Island as well as coordinating our truck maintenance program. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in sales and customer service. A minimum Class 3 driver’s license and a general knowledge of commercial truck maintenance. Applicants with the following would be preferred: Class 1 Drivers License, Experience with dangerous goods, and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. Salary range: TBD depending on experience. Please send your resume, including references to: Stephen Gabrysh 1720 Maple Street Campbell River, BC V9W 3G2 Or by email: sgabrysh@cmfuels.ca Fax: 250287-7880 Closing Date: September 23, 2011
COMOX VALLEY RV is looking for 2 experienced Sales Consultants. Previous RV sales not required. Send resumes to danny@comoxvalleyrv.com DOGGIE DAYCARE requires p/t pack leaders! Applicants must be available for early mornings, have reliable transportation, customer service, communication and cash handling skills. Must be physically capable of walking numerous dogs. Hands-on training is provided. Apply in person with resume to: Pets In The City, #2-1491 McPhee Ave. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ROYSTON MINI MART looking for full time experienced cashier. Great wage structure, apply in person at Royston Mini Mart.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
CUTASC (CU Technical and Administrative Services Corp.) has an exciting employment opportunity for a Junior System Engineer. CUTASC provides strategic, functional and long-term end-to-end IT solutions to financial institutions. Our core strength is the ability to attract and retain employees with deep IT and business expertise to serve our market as a single focused unified team. Working in our Campbell River office, the successful candidate will be bondable with current Microsoft certifications and/or related experience. Familiarity working in development and server environments, virtualized technologies or networking is an asset. If you are interested in joining our team please submit your cover letter and resume by 6:00 pm on Sept 23 to: jobs@cutasc.com
LEMARE GROUP is currently seeking the following positions: • Log loader • Second Loader • Hoe chucker operator • Hook tender • Chaser • Processor • Off highway logging truck driver • Line loader Operator for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time union wages. Email resumes to office@lemare.ca or fax to 250-956-4888. Operation Red Nose Coordinator. Temporary Part-time Contract, Sept 2011 - Jan 31, 2012
SUPERVISION ASSISTANTS AT VARIOUS DISTRICT SCHOOLS. POSITIONS ARE ONE HOUR/DAY AND OCCUR DURING SCHOOL LUNCH HOUR. For more details about this job opportunity and how to apply, please visit our website sd71.bc.ca and click on jobs. Note that only complete application packages received through the makeafuture.ca website no later than 13:00 hrs on the closing date will be considered.
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.
The coordinator will work as part of the Operation Red Nose Team. This position is responsible for overseeing all functions of Operation Red Nose including media, finance, sponsorship, volunteer recruitment and scheduling. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating programs and will possess strong skills in the areas of leadership and administration. To apply send your resume with cover letter to bev@valleylinks.net or drop off at 532 - 5th Street, Courtenay, BC
The Lemare group is currently seeking contract coastal hand fallers for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to: office@lemare.ca or fax 250-956-4888.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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
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Administrative Coordinator - Full Time Comox Valley Seniors Village, Courtenay CVSV seeks an experienced Administrative Coordinator to provide confidential admin support to the General Manager and others. Central responsibilities include: Financial Management (trust account maintenance), entering Admission, Discharge & Transfer data into the Resident Management System (RMS), and Care Management System (CMS). An ability to communicate effectively is essential. Must be able to prepare financial reports, code AP invoices, monthly bank reconciliation, and AR processes. Experience/interest in working with seniors preferred, but not mandatory. Qualifications: • Minimum Grade 12 education • Proficiency with accounting procedures, reconciliation and bookkeeping preferred • Minimum of two or more years recent related experience • Proficient in the use of varied word processing and spreadsheet software packages. • Proficient in Excel and Outlook. Please submit your resume IMMEDIATELY, in the strictest confidence, via our website at: www.retirementconcepts.com/ careers. While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short listed will be contacted. Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Now Hiring
Vancouver Island and Coast Visitor Centre 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:
Visitor Information Counsellors
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.
Thanks for the Big League! We would like to thank you for sharing our son Taylor’s success with our wonderful community. We hope that his successful journey to the big leagues will serve as an inspiration to all the young athletes in the Comox Valley. Love from Bill & Jaqueline Green Comox Quality Foods Cake Winner September 14
Doreen Henderson
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.
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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CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
250-338-0725 Carriers Needed COURTENAY ROUTE #360 Thorpe & Mallard. ROUTE #250 Piercy, Stewart & 26th St. ROUTE #642 Noel, Broklyn, Quarry, Sabre Crt, Harvard & Torrence Route # 396 Hobson, Zerkee, Stevens, Aston Pl & 6th StE COMOX
Route # 111 600 - 900 block 5th St Route #136 Pidcock, Menzies, 2nd & 3rd St’s Route # 500 Alpine, Wallace, Fairboirne, Comox Ave
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The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to office@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888.
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School District 71 (Comox Valley) 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay B.C. V9N 7G5 We are currently searching for: A REGULAR PLUMBER IN OUR MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT For more details about this job opportunity and how to apply, please visit our website sd71.bc.ca and click on jobs. Note that only complete application packages received through the makeafuture.ca website no later than 13:00 hrs on the closing date will be considered.
MEDICAL/DENTAL MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126.
SALES CENTRA Windows an established, employee-owned organization with great working environment is seeking a Window Sales Representative based in our Nanaimo office. This is an excellent opportunity in an established marketplace, for a motivated and individual. This is a sales position, that includes selling renovation windows. Will train the right person. www.centra.ca Please forward resume to careers@centra.ca
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required in a very busy General Motors dealership. We offer a Health Benefits plan, modern well-equipped facility, great training& above average compensation! If interested call or email Jasyson Kowalchuk 306.331.7766 j.kowalchuk1@sasktel.net. Echo Valley GM Fort Qu Appelle, SK.
CLASSY, PRETTY brunette is available for massage & companionship.Call (250)331-3027
BLACK Creek, 8869 Erickson Pl. Sat, Sept. 17, 9am-3pm. Moving sale. No early birds
By The Bay Home Repairs and Sheet Metal
Stiff? Sore? Stressed out? Relax and unwind with Nicole! Call 250-339-4104 or visit www.cvmassage.com
INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.c
HEALTH PRODUCTS
NEED CASH TODAY?
CORRIGALL TRUCKING has screened top mix soil. $10.00 per yrd. 250-338-7799
HELP WANTED Journeyman or Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician, Kindersley, SK. Extremely busy independent shop. Wage based on education and experience. Benefits package. Fax 306463-4822 or email mid.plains@sasktel.net.
BERGAMONTE - The Natural Way to Improve Your Glucose, Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Health! Call today to find out how to get a free bottle with your order! 888-470-5390
FINANCIAL SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIANS email:caribooindustrialelectric@gmail.com ph:250-983-2992
MEDICAL HEALTH
VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER R&R BBQ RSVP by Sept. 14 please 4721 Condensory Rd, Courtenay - Cliffe Ave, right onto 1st, left onto Anderton, over the bridge and driveway is on the left just after the curve 4pm Sunday September 18th rain or shine. Style: Potluck sidedishes & BYOB Supplied: Hotdogs, Hamburgers, condiments, cutlery, kitties & smiles! Bring a lawnchair too! See you there! 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
WORK WANTED
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
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
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
✓ 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
CARPENTRY JOURNEYMAN CARPENTERrepairs, renovations. Free estimates, all work guaranteed. Please call (250)3375501 or visit: www.comoxvalleycarpenter.ca
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
RESIDENTIAL CLEANING services available Mon. - Fri. 8:30-4:30 Andrea 650-4124
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is Not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls. John, C.R. 250-914-3532 or C.V. 250-650-5773 (cont:98365)
CLEANING SERVICES
ELECTRICAL
Bring resumes in person to: ISLAND HONDA 1025 Comox Road ISLAND Courtenay HONDA or email to: sales@islandhonda.ca
Call 250-650-6253
LANDSCAPING TOP SOIL. $13 per yard + trucking. 250-218-4078
MISC 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
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
AUCTIONS
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CAMPBELL RIVER
1358 Marwalk Crescent 250-287-3939 www.crauctions.ca
SKILLED CARPENTER. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Doug 250-650-1333. www.suncrestholdings.ca
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Thursday, Sept. 8 » 6pm 2007 TRX 500 Rubicon Trail Edition Quad, 2006 Honda four stroke outboard motor, as new LTX 15" tires, doors, tile, marine hotwater tank, Husky chainsaw, tablesaw, scrollsaw, fishing gear, pro form treadmill, high end cherry bed frame w/ built in drawers, couch set, electric hospital bed, lift chair, 6500 watt generator, pottery kiln, hide-a-bed, quality bunkbed, washer dryer set, and much more...
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Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, = • SAME DAY REMOVAL • CLOSED TUESDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
School District No. 72 is seeking applications for a District First Nations Youth Worker. For details of this posting, please check the School District’s website at www.sd72.bc.ca
School District 72 • Campbell River
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!
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
THINKING OF AN IKEA KITCHEN? I can design + deliver + install for you. 20 yrs experience call 250-338-3148
District First Nations Youth Worker
AUTO SALESPERSON NEEDED
WAYNE’S HANDYMAN & Reno. Service. 20+yrs exp. in carpentry, decking, fencing, framing, finishing, drywalling, mudding, painting. Small jobs ok. 250-339-0879
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Bilingual Library Clerk
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
HANDYPERSONS
CARPENTER/ HANDYMAN Renos, decks, flooring, tiles, fences, painting 250-339-9788
School District 72 (Campbell River)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
GARDENING
FAST RELIEF the First Night!! Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. 1-800-7658660 www.allcalm.com.
School District 72 (Campbell River) 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
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Eavestrough repairs and cleaning, custom copper and repairs, aluminum and siding repairs. Roof repairs. 25 yrs exp. Seniors discount - free est
School District 72 • Campbell River
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
Healthcare is the #1 employer in B.C.
RD A P H P Y3
BIRTHDAY Larry Twent We are looking forward to your next column on the Pet Page Friday, October 7 in the Comox Valley Record. ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
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Become a HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT • Job Security • Great Wages • Career Opportunities Small class sizes with a hands-on approach to learning.
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REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR 23 Years Experience E.M.D.R. & Clinical Hypnosis Relationship counselling, trauma, mental and physical health issues, chronic pain, addictions.
E.A.P., W.C.B. & other 3rd Party Coverage 457 Cliffe Avenue • Courtenay • 250-339-9730 rolfecounselling@telus.net To advertise in this feature Call the Comox Valley Record at 250-338-5811 or email features@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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PETS AND LIVESTOCK
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
TOWNHOUSES
RENTALS
FEED & HAY
FREE ITEMS
FOR SALE BY OWNER
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS
OFFICE/RETAIL
1st $6.50 & 2nd $7.00 cut Alfalfa grass mix, Irrigated, 70 80lb bales, barn stored, (250)547-6816
FREE PLASTIC hose, 130+ ft. heavy duty, 1-1/4” inside diameter. (250)334-4295.
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.
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.
RUBBISH REMOVAL
~ ~ ALL AWAY ~~ RUBBISH / JUNK REMOVAL
PETS
* Wood * Metal * Rock * Concrete
* Green Waste *Residential Cleanups
CEDAR DOG house, good condition, insulated, $75 obo. (250)702-1880. DOG HOUSE- cedar, insulated, good condition. $60. Dog igloo, $15. (250)702-1880.
Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service Scott 250-792-1668
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.
TELEPHONE SERVICES A FREE telephone service Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.
WE’RE ON THE WEB
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FREE KITTENS Available Oct 1, 2011 Phone 250-890-0319 ONLY TWO LEFT
RENTALS
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
APARTMENT/CONDO
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.
TRADEWINDS 1600-1610 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM suite. Nicely renovated. Home-sized kitchen with new cabinets. Attractively decorated. Resident social room. Located just three blocks from centre of Comox and across from Filberg Park. Security entry and elevator. Quiet adult building. One Bedroom & 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.
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 BUILDING SALE... “Rock bottom prices” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers Direct 1-800-668-5422. CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991 CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL buildings Priced to Clear. Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
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, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). 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.)
OTHER AREAS BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LAND $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport Guaranteed Financing, No Credit Checks. Pre-recorded msg. 1-(800)631-8164 code 4001 or visit: www.sunsiteslandrush.com
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
RED ENVELOPE- Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95 Visit: www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or call 1888-473-5407.
2 Bd, 2 Bth 2nd flr apt. Bright, immaculate, glacier view. Parking, 5 appl., storage, NS. Pets considered. $1050. Avail. immed. 339-6951
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.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS UPRIGHT PIANO, missing a foot, You pick up, make an offer. (250)334-2743
TOOLS SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.
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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.
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/
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.
MORTGAGES
LARGE GLASS display case for sale 8ftX5ft $300 O.B.O Phone 250-897-0950
BRIARWOOD 720 Eighth Street
HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave.
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.
BUSINESSES FOR SALE Start your own Bridal Shop approx 130 dresses below replacement costs. Free Bride maids samples + flower girl & boys tuxedos. Asking $45,000. Will consider offers on Grad dresses. Phone 250-7579733 evenings & lv msg.
COURTENAY, $750 mo, 55+ 2 bdrm grd level condo, 1 bath, 5 appls, insuite laundry, Fitzgerald & 21St. N/S, N/P, Sept. 15, call 250-339-0932. COURTNEY- 2 bdrm condo at Courtenay Air Park/River Walk. 6 appls, 2 bath, F/P. NP/NS. Avail now. $950. (250)703-0133. 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
LARGE 1 & 2 bdrm. Free heat & H/W, Elevator. From $650 mo. Call 250-334-4646. 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. 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
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250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca 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 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 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 COMOX 4 BDRM 2 bath home, 6 appls, gas & wood F/P, family rm, carport, N/S No pets, “mth to mth tenancy”. Avail. Oct. 1- $1050/mth CUMBERLAND- WELL maintained & upgraded 3 bdrm character home, deck, fenced yrd, storage & beautiful gardens. Available December. $1250. (250)336-8504. 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. Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. Houses & Suites 2705A Urquhart, 3 bdrm, 2 baths, N/P, N/S, 5 appls (2 shared). $1250/mth incls, hydro, Available Oct 1 22-2728 1st St. Condo has 2 levels, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1 up, 5 appls, electric baseboard heat, electric fireplace, single car garage, $1,050/mth Available Nov 1st
OFFICE/RETAIL 830 SQFT office space for rent. Avail. Oct. 1st. High traffic area across from Coutenay Elementary School. Street front location with client parking. Separate entrances front and back. $850 monthly. For further information call Diane 250-703-5412. COURTENAY. avail immed, 2426 Rosewall Cres. 9’ x 13’, lrg windows, , security grd level entry, $400. 250-334-1080.
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250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca 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. Rents from $1,100/mth. 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. Immd $775/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 3 bdrm, 1 1 1/2 bath condo, 3 appls, N/S, No pet. Avail. Immed. - $775/mth ST. AUBINS COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $775/mth MANOR PARK one level 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in Comox, 5 appls, F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $950/mth. PUNTLEDGE TERRACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 - $800/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 BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, new paint & carpet, insuite storage, patio, N/S, pet ok w/ref. Avail. Immed. - $650/mth CTNY WEST DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 4 appls, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet. neg. Avail. Immed. $1,050/mth 4 BDRM DUPLEX, 3 full baths, 5 appls, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, pets neg, NE Cty. Avail. Immed. $1,200/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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CARS 1998 BUICK Custom Le Sabre- virtually show room condition, 77,000 km, white w/red leather. $4000 firm. Call (250)897-3582. 2002 HONDA CRV. 1 owner. All wheel drive, Air, Cruise, good tires & brakes. $6900. 339-0357
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Beautifully finished 2 bdrm, 2nd level, open concept condo features stainless appl., engineered hardwood flooring & 4” baseboards, master w/walk in closet, patio area, separate storage/laundry room, lovely fixtures, & glacier views; ideal for professional individual or couple; $900/mo; avail Oct 1
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Impeccably maintained, bright, 2 bdrm, single level home ideally located on quiet cul-de-sac; property features 4 appl, covered private patio area, fenced yard, carport, & shed; has additional room to set up computer, extra freezer, mud room or just extra storage; $1100/mo; avail Nov 1
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Close to North Island College includes washer and dryer in suite. Clean and modern 1 Bedroom. Cat okay. Lease required.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
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Species at risk speaker’s topic The regular monthly meeting of the Comox Valley Naturalists Society will be held Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Florence Filberg Centre at 411 Anderton Ave. in Courtenay. Dave Donald (RP Bio), Senior Ecosystem Biologist, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, will present a lecture on: Species at Risk Protection in a Coastal Forest. The topic of this lecture is especially timely and of particular interest, given the ongoing review of the Report of the British Columbia Task Force on Species at Risk, which will determine the framework for future landuse decisions. Several species at risk influenced by forestry activities are being managed at a strategic scale as well as at the stand level. How do we predict habitat, what measures are being undertaken,
how much habitat is reserved for our species at risk, and how do we inventory our populations? As the Senior Ecosystem Biologist and North Island Species at Risk manager, Donald is the Ministry’s point person for species at risk management for all the North Island. Particular attention will be given to the management of Northern Goshawk (laingi), Marbled Murrelet, Northern Pygmy Owl, and Red-legged frog. You’re welcome to come and join us to become better informed, discover how you can be involved in volunteer programs and to learn how you can help CVNS provide education and protection for B.C.’s natural environment. For more information, visit www.comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca. — Comox Valley Naturalists Society
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Yetis sweep Panthers Kalan Anglos Special to the Record
The start of September signifies the end of summer and a return to the customary grind of our daily lives. For sports fans, however, September means one thing – hockey is back. Such was the case Saturday night at the Comox Valley Sports Centre as the Comox Valley Glacier Kings hosted the Peninsula Panthers in the home opener of their 2011/2012 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season. It was the second game in as many nights for the two teams, as they wrapped up a home-and-home with the Glacier Kings prevailing 3-1. The first game Friday night in Peninsula was a 5-2 Comox Valley win, giving the Yetis a weekend sweep against the two-time defending league champions. “Excited,” said new Glacier Kings head coach and former player Jordan Butcher about his first home-opener. “Really, really excited.”
VIJHL In game one Friday, Peninsula scored two quick goals in the first period to make it 2-0 after the first 20 minutes. However in the second, Comox Valley came out strong and by the sound of the buzzer to end the game, had scored five unanswered goals to win 5-2. Jackson Garrett led the Yetis with two goals while Myles Powell, Rylan Ball and Jayson Cannell netted one each. In their home opener Saturday, stellar goaltending was on display at both ends of the ice, as Panthers’ Nick Babich (second star of the game) and Kings’ Ben Tarnowski (first star of the game) showed that the best offence is a good defence. In the first period, Babich made an especially stellar save on a penalty shot awarded to Glacier King veteran Garrett after he was taken down on a breakaway chance. Garrett looked to have Babich beat, going to his forehand after several nifty dekes,
but Babich used every inch of his reach to stop the puck with his glove hand just before the goal line. However, persistence paid off for Garrett (third star) as he scored the first goal of the game at 16:41 of the second period. Jordan Crisp scored late in the second to make it 2-0, receiving a perfect pass from Ben Meadows, who finished with two assists. In the third, Peninsula (with only 12 players on their roster to begin the season) came out strong and answered back with a goal by Cole Peterson on the power play. However, it wasn’t enough as the Kings sealed the victory with an empty net goal by Spencer Carlson with just 15 seconds to play. Shots in the game were 36 to 32 in favour of the Kings. The Icemen return to action this weekend. On Friday, Sept. 16 they host Kerry Park Islanders in a 7:30 p.m. start at Sports Centre Arena No. 1. On Saturday they are in Parksville to play the Oceanside Generals.
JORDAN CRISP OF the Glacier Kings circles behind the Peninsula net during Saturday night VIJHL action at the Sports Centre. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK
Players invited to give ringette a try this Sunday It is that time of the year… the air is crisp, everyone is full of anticipation and looking forward to getting back onto the ice. The sound of skate blades cutting through ice resonates around the rink as the players rush into the offensive zone. The centre passes to the forward, who pivots left, cutting around the defender, and shoots, aiming for the top left corner of the net. The goalie slides across the crease and pops up her hand, but she can’t catch the ring before it catches the net. Ring? Not puck? Yes, ringette is growing in popularity in the Valley and across the country. It is a wonderful alternative or addition to hockey. Open to boys and girls, it offers ice skating and team building skills without body contact. According to the organizers of this year’s Come Try Ringette event, “Ringette has some very distinct differences to other ice sports. In fact, while it looks a bit
like hockey, it more closely resembles lacrosse or basketball in terms of its offensive and defensive play. “Ringette uses a rubber ring and sticks with specially designed tips. The objective is to score on the opponent by shooting the ring into their net.” Also, “Unlike hockey, the ring must be passed across the blue lines. This encourages passing and team play, enhancing the flow of the game and making it very fast. The game is kept fast moving and wide open as only three players from each team may enter the offensive or defensive zone at a time. There is lots of room to move which creates many scoring chances.” Kathy Dyck, player with the Comox Valley Cougars Masters’ team and organizer of this year’s Come Try Ringette event is excited by the growth of the sport and hoping for a big turn out to this free skate. “All you need,” she explained, “are some warm clothes, your skates, a helmet, a pair of
THESE TWO YOUNG players are eagerly waiting for a new season of ringette to get underway. PHOTO SUBMITTED mitts or gloves and enthusiasm! “Sticks will be provided and there are a limited number of helmets available for those who do not have their own.” Parents and guardians must be in attendance and will be provided plenty of informa-
tion about ringette and the Comox Valley Youth Program. Trudy Barr, the equipment manager and Youth coach with the local ringette association, added, “We have been very lucky to have received a lot of equipment donations over the
last two years and we will be able to outfit a few players, which will help keep the cost down and make it less stressful for parents to get their children started in ringette.” Boys and girls aged five to 12 years old who would like to try this fun and excit-
ing ice sport are invited to come out to the Comox Valley Sports Centre, Arena #2 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18. To register for this free event, visit www. cometryringette.com or e-mail Kathy at treasurer@ comoxvalleyringette.com. The Comox Valley Youth Ringette Program runs from mid September to mid March. Under the direction of Ringette Canada-certified coaches, participants have weekly ice times on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. In addition to skill development, youth participants have the opportunity to host and /or travel to play real games against other teams throughout the season. Registration is ongoing and it is never too late to join in the fun. You can also find out more and meet some of the players at this year’s Rexspo: Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the gymnasium at 19 Wing Fitness & Community Centre. – Comox Valley Ringette Association
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Towhees lay the hurt on Hornets in varsity football er coach was down on the ground after being beaned by an errant football. “The players needed to be reminded that just because we won, beaning a coach during the warm-up should not become a
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averaging 32 yards, four kickoffs averaging 46 yards, one kickoff return for 32 yards and one touch back ... “Just an average game for Connor,” Campbell noted. Vanier’s defence did quite well considering a couple of players had not played football before and the defensive system was new to most of the rest. By the end of he first quarter some wrinkles had mostly been ironed out and everyone was very aggressive and tackling hard. Brandon Hudson (who also played running back) made seven tackles. Middle linebacker Nolan Laderoute made three tackles and had a brief appearance as a running back. Newcomer Cole Patterson had three tackles,
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CHRIS ROBERGE WITH his silver medal from the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Special O sign up goes tonight Chris Roberge is proudly sporting a silver medal he won with his softball team while competing in the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece recently. Roberge played both centre and left field in the A division for the B.C. team against teams from Australia and the Dominican Republic. “Greece was a lot different”, Roberge commented, “and it was really hot!” Mary Wells also competed at the Games in the 100m dash, 4X100m relay and long jump, and came home with several ribbons to her credit. The 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games saw over 7,000 athletes from 175 countries around the world along with 2,000 volunteer coaches congregate in Athens for the competition. Special Olympics Comox Valley will be starting their new season with registration at the Comox Recreation Centre on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. Interested athletes are encouraged to attend. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Susan Glover at 250-335 3481. Special Olympics provides athletic opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
Comox resident Darcy Sharpe is featured in the most recent issue of Snowboard Canada magazine. Sharpe was highlighted in the popular “Drafted” column due to his outstanding competitive results from last winter. Most notable was his huge win at Whistler’s Showcase Challenge. In addition, Sharpe received multiple Best Trick recognition awards at other snowboard competitions throughout the season. Sharpe grew up learning to ski and snowboard at Mount Washington and was a past member of the VI Riders Snowboard Club. Last winter, Sharpe moved across Georgia Strait for the winter to Whistler and has been riding with the Whistler Valley Snowboard Academy. He competed at the most recent TTR World Snowboard Tour event at Whistler on July 1. At the event, Sharpe was competing against two of the world’s best snowboarders – Sebastien Toutant and Mark McMorris. “It’s amazing to be at events with riders like this,” says Sharpe. “Mark and Toots are taking top spot at snowboarding events
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Some ways to find hidden money Day-to-day living is costly. Gas, groceries, home expenses, the kids, taxes, a workday coffee or lunch – it all costs and it all adds up, making it very difficult to set aside money for investing. But you know you should because contributing to your investments within an RRSP and other forms of saving and investing is the best way to financial and retirement comfort. Your mantra should be ‘pay myself first’ and here are three ways to do just that and regularly fund your investments using money you already have. Consolidate debt — If you have a number of small loans and/or
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DOBBELSTEYN carry debt on a bunch of credit cards, consider a debt consolidation loan at a better interest rate and lower overall monthly payment. Or you might opt to transfer your credit card balances to a personal line of credit that typically has an interest rate of prime plus one or two per cent instead of the 18 to 28 per cent annual rates of many credit cards. Use the ‘found’ money from your lower monthly loan and debt payments to fund your
investments. Be tax smart — You get a tax refund and you think, ‘Whoopie!’ But what you’ve actually done is loaned the government your money, interest-free throughout the year. Instead, apply to reduce the tax withheld from your pay each month (by filing form T1213 with the Canada Revenue Agency and for Québec residents, a TP-1016 with Revenue Quebec) and invest the extra money each pay period. Cut your coffee habit — A coffee a day costs only a buck or two … or three or four, if you’re a latté person. A small amount, you think — but break your coffee habit and put those
Foreign students welcome Rotarians in Comox holding event Sunday at Simms Park A first Comox Valley international student welcome event will do just that this Sunday at Simms Millennium Park in Courtenay. International students offer the Comox Valley several key opportunities. On a social level, the students create an opportunity for increased understanding and appreciation of difference, enriching the Valley with their ways of knowing; all of which adds to our collective commitment to living in a peaceful world. On an economic level, the students (and their families) bring significant purchasing power into the Valley. Conservatively, each student spends $20,000 per academic year on program and basic living costs. With close to 200 students anticipated
in 2011-12, that is a $4-million infusion into our economy. And this doesn’t count the “spending money” these students have for participating in social, cultural and recreational opportunities. Welcoming students publicly provides a message to the students, their families and the community as a whole that each one is welcome, appreciated and safe in our Valley. The message to the families is that this small community is where their children will be cared for and appreciated. And for the community it continues the theme of welcome initi-
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‘small’ amounts into your RRSP monthly and thanks to the magic of compounding, the price of your daily regular coffee will add up to an additional $9,800 in your plan in 10 years (based on annual return of six per cent). Over 30 years you’ll accumulate $60,000 and that would provide an annual pretax retirement income of about $5,000 over 22 years. If you’re a latte lover, deleting your daily habit will put an additional $19,600 in your RRSP after 10 years and over $121,000 after 30 years, giving you a pretax annual retirement income of $10,000 for over 22 years. And you won’t have to stand in
line every morning. Now that you’ve uncovered those ‘hidden’ investment dollars, put them to work before they get gobbled up by other day-to-day costs by setting up a Pre-Authorized Contribution plan (PAC) that makes automatic withdrawals from your bank account and transfers them to an investment account. Talk to your professional adviser about PAC and other strategies that’ll help you reach your financial and life goals faster. J. Kevin Dobbelsteyn is a certified financial planner with Investors Group Financial Services Inc. His column appears every Wednesday.
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CALENDAR Editor’s note: This caletndar is for special events put on by non-profit groups. We run as many as space permits, but only guarantee a calendar item appears once. Calendar itetms can be e-mailed to copy@comoxvalleyrecord.com, faxed to 250-338-5568 or delivered to 765 McPhee Ave. Deadlines: Friday at 5 p.m. for Wednesday’s paper and Tuesday at noon for Friday’s paper. Include date, location, time and a contact phone number that can be published. Our online calendar is available for listings at www. comoxvalleyrecord.com. SPANISH Conversation Group: Anyone with a knowledge of Spanish wishing to practise conversing with others invited to join weekly group meeting either Tuesday or Wednesday evening. FMI: 250-334-2031.
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 NORTH Island MPRA meeting (for Municipal Pension Plan recipients), Native Sons Hall, Courtenay, 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker on SOS (Support Our Seniors). New members welcome. FMI: Graeme 250-339-7604, Shirley 250-338-0560. COMOX Seniors Centre presents Beginner Waltz & Merenge, 3 p.m.; Beyond Beginner Walz, 4 p.m.; d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave. FMI: arabella888@ gmail.com, 250-941-8885. 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.
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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. C.V. PRESBYTERIAN Church sponsors Grief Workshop, 725 Aspen Rd., Comox, 10 a.m.–noon. For both recent & past losses. Certified grief facilitator Marion Carmichael runs workshop for 8 consecutive Fridays. All welcome; no church affiliation necessary; no fee. FMI: 250339-2882. 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. FREE PROSTRATE Cancer Screening hosted by Prostrate Cancer Canada Network – Comox Valley. Includes professional medical seminar prior to free PSA & DRE tests. Limited to men age 40–55 who have never had these tests. Pre-registration only: call 250-338-8235 between 9 a.m.–8 p.m. BLACK Creek Fall Fair, Black Creek Community Centre & grounds, 2001 Black Creek Rd., 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Pancake breakfast, entertainment, activities, crafts, vendors, silent auction, demos & more. FMI: BCCA office 250337-5190, bccaprog@telus. net. KITTY Cat P.A.L Society Adopt-A-Pal event, Coastal Community Credit Union, Ryan Road, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Kittens for adoption, bake sale, barbecue, facepainting. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com. OCEAN Waves Square Dance Club Kick-Off Dance, Forence Filberg Centre, 7:30–10 p.m. Callers Fran & Roger Archambault & cuers Lorna & Carmen Corbet. FMI: Cathy or Guy 250-338-7942.
Sunday, Sept. 18 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. EVERGREEN Seniors Club presents Everybody Needs Somebody Sometime Musical Fundraiser, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 2–4:30 p.m. Tickets on sale at office. FMI: 250-338-1000. KITTY Cat P.A.L Society Volunteer R&R Barbecue, 4721 Condensory Rd., Courtenay (north on Cliffe Ave., right onto 1st, left onto Anderton, over bridge, driveway is on left just after curve), 4 p.m. rain or shine. Bring potluck side dishes, BYOB & lawnchair; hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments, cutlery & kitties supplied. RSVP by Sept. 14. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com. COURTENAY Legion fundraising Chili Contest & Dance, upper hall, 2 p.m. Band: Switchback, chili prizes. FMI/entries/tickets: Marjorie Walters 250-335-0656 & Courtenay Legion.
Monday, Sept. 19 COMOX Seniors Centre presents Latin Lessons & Dance with Eric Lam: Beyond Beginner Rumba/Cha-cha, 3 p.m.; Beginner Jive, 4 p.m.; general dance 5–6:30 p.m.; d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave. FMI: arabella888@ gmail.com, 250-941-8885. OCEAN Waves Square Dance Club classes every Monday evening, Courtenay Anglican Church, 579 Fifth St., 7–9 p.m. All welcome; dress casual. First 2 Mondays free. FMI: Cathy or Guy 250-3387942. C.V. SCOTTISH Country Dancers meet Monday evenings. Beginners welcome. FMI: Heather 250-338-9060, www.cvscottishcountrydance.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 20 EARTHSAVE Vegan Dine-out hosted by Zen Zero, 407 Fifth St., Courtenay, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. All-raw vegan menu. Cost $15/adults, $8/kids to age 12. By reservation only: call Bob 250-338-0751. FMI: cvearthsave@hotmail.com.
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B.C.’s economy was starting to recover Woody Hayes Special to the Record
Our region, like most in B.C., is a varied mix of urban and rural, which is reflected in our industries and activities. In the communities outside Greater Victoria, a large percentage of our labour force is still employed in resource industries, and our economy is vulnerable to ongoing, external economic factors. Throughout 2010, B.C. began to recover from the global financial crisis, thanks to increased global export demand and renewed consumer confidence. According to the BC Check-Up, a report released by the Chartered Accountants of B.C., our province’s economy performed well in 2010, and while outlook for 2011 is cautiously optimistic, economic gains continue to be tempered by current and ongoing developments. In 2010, the province recorded employment gains of 1.7 per cent, or 38,600 new positions. Most importantly for the Vancouver Island/Coast region, the forestry and durables manufacturing industries all reported employment gains last
ABC PRINTING and Signs is in yet another new, large location.
ABC Printing keeps growing Although there have been difficult economic times all around us, ABC Printing and Signs has continued to see steady growth. They have been in business for over 18 years and continue to grow. The business is owned by two couples, Steve and Berni Hansen and Joanne and Bryan Wiley. Although this type of partner ownership is not standard, it works very well for the company. Bryan and Joanne work in the front office, with Bryan handling management and sales and Joanne handling book keeping and customer service. Berni and Steve work in the production area, with Steve managing press and wide format production and Berni looking after all the finishing work. ABC also has a team of eight employees who are very dedicated and hard-working, the longest having been there for over seven years. The shop is a full service print and sign shop, offering graphic design, offset, digital and wide format printing. Anything from business cards, to full car decals are done in house. Although the wide format area of the print shop was not the original focus, it has become a huge part of the business. They have just added a second wide format printer into the mix that is able to print 12 colours instead of the normal four. As the growth has continued, the shop seems to keep outgrowing its home. ABC has seen four expansions and three moves, the last just having taken place this past March.
The new building is just down from their former home on Puntledge Road. They have taken over the old Island Ink Jet building at 301 Puntledge. This move has given ABC Printing and Signs more visibility from the road and room to stretch out and continue to grow. On Sept. 22, ABC is having a grand opening/open house. They would like to show the community the new building and are offering refreshments, prizes from local businesses as well as new products to see, and a gift for everyone that attends. It’s your chance to see the inside workings of a print and sign business. You’re invited to join the ABC Printing and Signs team at 301 Puntledge Rd. in Courtenay on Sept. 22 from 3 to 7 p.m. — ABC Printing and Signs
OUTLOOK year. According to the report, demand for B.C.’s softwood lumber, minerals and coal increased significantly and these trends have continued into 2011, good news for our region’s export base. So far this year, provincial exports of industrial goods have totalled $3.4 billion, up 20 per cent over the first half of 2010. Energy exports hit $4.6 billion, an increase of 17 per cent. Forestry product exports have risen 13 per cent, while softwood lumber has seen an increase of nine per cent. Despite these gains, B.C.’s exports of softwood lumber to the U.S. have not recovered to previously recorded levels and the overall trend is one of decline. The prospect of a renewed recession in the U.S. suggests that exports of lumber to this market will not recover to their former level for some time; third-quarter economic reports for 2011 indicate that the U.S. economy is slowing, and that job growth and housing prices have stalled. In 2010, the province experienced a 1.9-
ation, and increase our competitiveness. Woody Hayes is a chartered accountant with Hayes Stewart Little & Co in Duncan.
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Shakeup a big wakeup There’s nothing like an earthquake to shake us, at least briefly, out of complacency. Everybody from the Fraser Valley to Cape Scott was talking about the 6.4-magnitude quake Friday south of Port Alice because so many of us felt or witnessed its effects. From swaying chandeliers to slight shaking, countless thousands got just a tiny taste of the immense force that builds under what is usually solid ground. Vancouver Island, which drifted in from the Pacific Ocean ages ago when things were still quite molten, continues to creep toward the coast of the B.C. mainland. The Juan de Fuca Plate on which we sit is the smallest of Earth’s tectonic plates. subducting, or sliding underneath, the North American Plate. The force that builds when the two plates have been stuck for some time is released in an earthquake when the plates move suddenly. It’s not comforting to know that what we think is rock-solid Vancouver Island rests on a plate that is on top of what is called the mantle, which in turn floats on an underground ocean of molten, superheated rock called magma. Another disquieting thought involves the most powerful quake ever recorded on Canadian soil, which happened just west of Courtenay in 1946. We can’t do anything to control or even accurately predict when the next quake will happen, but there are things we can do to be prepared. The Provincial Emergency Program website (www.pep.bc.ca) has a wealth of helpful information. PEP’s three major quake-readiness objectives are for you to: • Be prepared to avoid injury; • Be prepared to minimize damage to your home; • Be prepared to survive afterwards for at least 72 hours without help. While it’s tricky to educate your children without scaring them, PEP recommends developing a post-quake plan and discussing it with your family. It’s easy to think it won’t happen to us, but that’s what people in the Comox Valley thought before 1946. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com Record Question of the Week This week: Seventy per cent of respondents so far say they are upset by Gordon Campbell being named to the Order of B.C. What do you think? Visionary leader or nefarious deceiver? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. Bra to Courtenay Little Bravo Theatre for reminding some of us and telling others that the Sid Williams Theatre is named for a real, and legendary entertainer.
The death of a horse in Dove Creek as a result of a cougar attack is a disquieting reminder that our homes are carved out of the big cats’ habitat.
What about other good causes? Dear editor, I read with interest the article regarding the $3.1-million sports centre looking for $50,000 a year to help it operate. It is great that the centre is nearly built and will soon be ready for the public to use. I love to ski and am up at Mount Washington a lot enjoying the trails. I am also involved with some non-profit groups in the Comox Valley, including the board of the Merville Community Association, which operates the Merville Hall. The Merville Hall isn’t fancy or top of the line but it has served the Comox Valley since the 1930s. It hosts the Scouts, fiddle dances, craft fairs, dog clubs, family receptions and fundraisers. But, the Old Gal is showing her age. The hall needs a new kitchen floor and cabinets to bring it to Food Safe standard. It needs completely new, wheelchair-accessible washrooms. Last year, we had a paintathon and got the first coat of yellow
and white paint on the exterior. It is now like a bright yellow sun as you drive by in the morning, though we still have to get on a second coat of paint. The entrance needs work, the floor needs refinishing, the stage needs lighting and the 20-yearold furnace is gasping its last breath. All this takes money. The hall really needs the $7,000 or $8,000 that it receives as a grant-in-aid from the regional district to pay for the $8000 annual insurance bill. It limps along on rentals throughout the year but any renovations have to be paid for from rental income. Then there are the hydro, gas, water and garbage pickup bills. If the new $3.1-million sport centre is successful in lobbying the regional district for a $50,000 annual subsidy, and the rest of us are told that there are only limited funds to go around, does this mean the Merville Hall will lose a portion of its grant? Will Grantham Hall and Halbe Hall be similarly ding-
ed? Will other community organizations also feel the pinch? I wonder about a $3.1-million business applying for another $50 grand-a-year subsidy to help it operate. Had the centre’s budget been pruned by, say, $250,000, then there might have been enough left for it to operate for the first five years without a handout. This “legacy” from the Olympics looks like it will be a bit of a continual drain on the taxpayer. Though the centre is supposed to be for everyone to enjoy, I hope that its success won’t be at the expense of the other community facilities in the Valley. Once again, the MCA is applying for a grant-in-aid. We also appeal to anyone out there who would like to give us a hand with the renovations. And then there is the little brown church that we would like to move onto the grounds. So much to do, so little time and even less money. Craig Freeman, Courtenay
Comox taxpayer needs his sleep Dear editor, This letter is in regards to the road construction taking place on Guthrie and Lerwick intersections. The mayor of Comox and council have decided that it is less important that the tax-paying citizens, of whom they owe their positions, get much-needed rest during the night and obviously feel that rerouting traffic during the day would generate more complaints. This is narrow mindedness in the extreme and I’m sure that there’s not a town council person or mayor of either town that lives within a kilometre of that intersection so why would they care?
To have traffic rerouted would add an extra five to 10 minutes to the average commute. Instead of caring about people’s health and well-being, the powers that be in Comox decided that preventing a few extra minutes of driving is far more important. I spoke personally with a foreman at 2 a.m. Thursday, as there was no sleep to be had, and I was informed that it was the decision of the Town and they could work until 7 a.m. There were lots of lights on in homes and condos on my walk to the work site and I’m sure that the people in the homes along Guthrie were getting little sleep that night.
I was informed by the person on site that they had been authorized to continue the following night which by my reckoning would make it four nights in a row. Most people work during the day and need their rest at night. It utterly appals me that the council would be so callous to order this construction well beyond the normal time when bylaws demand quiet hours. As a lawyer, I would have expected Mayor Paul Ives to have respect for existing laws and bylaws, but as a politician — why should I be surprised. Richard Thomas, Comox
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Voters getting chance for change Dear editor, Now that summer is gone (was it ever really here?) and the silly season is over, maybe it’s time to think about something serious. Such as the upcoming municipal elections. Wherever I go and whomever I talk to recently, there seems a sense of disenfranchisement from voters. Politicians wring their hands wearing a winsome smile while plaintively asking for public input, and then promptly ignore it. Then there are those old fossils that believe that once elected, theirs becomes the Divine Right of Kings, blatantly trampling process and people. Usually that’s the little people like you and me. If you have enough money, like say a Trilogy or Crown Isle,
then these same politicians will bend over backwards to accommodate their needs. You and I make some small deviation from the draconian rule of, for example, a building inspector, and we feel the full force of government regulation, without exception. It’s no surprise that groups like the Direct Action Coalition, Union Bay TAG, Cumberland Matters, or Citizens’ Voice, have evolved. I believe that they represent a large body of discontent with the status quo of government and governance. The rout that occurred in Union Bay over the improvement district board should serve as a warning to those politicians who believe they can blithely ignore the will of the people. I was at the first meeting of the TAG group
(Taxpayers for Accountable Government), and it was heartening to see grassroots democracy in action. Maybe the largest sector of those unrepresented in local government is young people: our future. I live in Cumberland, and it’s full of young families. A great event that brings together 20somethings to peacefully celebrate music and community is The Big Time Out. This year it was forced out of Cumberland and marginalized. The organizers are creative and committed individuals who bring large amounts of money into the Village. I volunteer at the event, and it is one of the most positive experiences I have, offering an alternative vision for a better world.
If you are as frustrated as I am with these same old tired politicians, and the sterile future they represent, then November is your chance to make a change — one that reflects a greater diversity than business as usual. In fact I would go further: Let’s start a taxpayers’ revolt. I am fed up with seeing my hard-earned dollars being frittered away in bloated administrators’ salaries, or endless projects that we either don’t need, or shouldn’t be paying for. So get political. Get involved. Be heard. Toss out the old, and bring in the new. This has been a message from the People’s Party, whose membership consists of one. That’s me — or you. Richard Drake, Cumberland
Order of BC recipients list‘reprehensible’ Dear editor, I find it reprehensible that two of the names on the list for the Order of B.C. are people who actively worked to tear apart the environmental and democratic fabric of British Columbia. Gordon Campbell skulked out of his role as premier and one of the most disliked and mistrusted premiers in the history of the province. He lied to the people of British Columbia and set laws in place that stripped away
communities’ rights to protect their own environment and will likely bankrupt BC Hydro. Jim O’Rourke is a miner, and the chairman and director of Compliance Energy Corporation. This company has an eye on the Comox Valley as the next Appalachia of the North to begin coal mining, both underground and open pit. Their mines would be located in the heart of the Comox Valley’s watershed, about
three miles uphill of Baynes Sound and one of the most productive oyster-growing areas in the world. The coal mines will poison the watershed and contribute over 60 million tonnes of greenhouse gases to an already overstressed atmosphere. The Order of BC recipients are chosen by the Chief Justice, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, a president of one of B.C.’s universities and the president of the Union of British
Columbia Municipalities, amongst others. These two choices tell me which direction our government is looking to. They will sell our children’s future in a blind rush to keep themselves in power.
This is a sad day for British Columbia when these two names get put on the same list as great British Columbians like David Suzuki and Rick Hansen. Tom Wheeler, Fanny Bay
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WHEN IS SOMEONE on Courtenay city council going to have enough intestinal fortitude to put forth a motion to change the zoning for Maple Pool campsite to coincide with the other campgrounds in the Comox Valley who are allowed to remain open all year round? WHY DID CUMBERLAND council member Kate Greening insinuate that disc golfers “didn’t honour” the reason for the park being built? Kate, what did you mean by this? How do you know what myself or any other park user honours? I happen to have great respect for other cultures, and parks. If Coal Creek Historic Park is reserved for only those directly involved with it, and the individuals it was meant to honour; then please just come out and tell us, put up a private property sign and help it remain a sombre, empty place for no one to use. ON BEHALF OF all the Faith Lutheran Church ladies, thank you to everyone who came out and supported us at our garage sale for east Africa held on Piercy Avenue.
been “a fast- moving bush fire” to quote the Comox fire department in Friday’s Record last week but I can assure you it was not as fast as your white fire truck, which came up behind my sons as we stopped at the crosswalk at the bottom of Guthrie between Anderton and Pritchard on last Tuesday. Surely whoever was driving your fire truck was aware it was the first day back at school and there were kids crossing in front of our car. As Guthrie narrows at this point it is virtually impossible to pull completely off to allow you to pass, at which point you used your bullhorn. We all appreciate the “fast action of the fire department,” but your behaviour was unacceptable.
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Tired of special-interest groups Dear editor, Lately it seems like our Valley’s cyclists are trying to subvert our entire way of life to fit their needs. After driving by the hospital yesterday, that new green bike lane practically blinded me and ran my Hummer off the road! And then there’s this business about Car-Free Sunday. Why would anybody in their right mind want to have our roads closed off just so people can parade around like it’s the Canada Day, or Christmas or some-
thing? I think we should only close our roads to cars for legitimate reasons, such as the Olympic Torch Run, (can I say Olympics without getting sued?) So now the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition (CVCC), led by Ed Schum, has the gall to ask Courtenay city council for a bridge specifically for cyclists? Give me a break. If cyclists really want the bridge so bad, they can pay for it themselves. As a non-cycling
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Comox moorage priority‘disgusting,’ says reader Dear editor, If you have read the news prints and pamphlets on the Howard group and Comox marina development, you may have noticed that they are offering moorage to buyers, investors of
the waterfront units being built. Now, check me if I’m wrong but last I read approximately six months ago was the massive shortage on marina berthage, parking, and the limited
boat launch area itself there. So, let’s get this straight — the Howard Land Group is going to expand its marina to accommodate all these new people? And park them where? And the boat
launch will be reduced to what? The locals are going to be pushed aside for this development in exchange for the lovely colour of money and the pure sales tactic of the offering. The buyers are
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Power producers plead their case as ice recedes have some interest in a power project. Association president Paul Kariya explained how critics, notably the NDP’s John Horgan, manipulate rate figures to create an impression that independent power is hugely overpriced. One out of three proposals never makes it to production. B.C.’s second wind farm, the Dokie project near Chetwynd, went broke, then was taken over and completed by Plutonic Power Corp and General Electric.
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FLETCHER Here’s an indication of how quickly the clean energy field is evolving: This year Plutonic merged with Magma Energy Corp., which has geothermal assets in Iceland and Nevada. The merged company, Alterra Power Corp., has backed away from the vast Bute Inlet run-of-river proposal
create a “parallel generating system” for private profit. That seems to be his key criterion for acceptable small hydro: as long as nobody makes a profit. Professional environmentalists claim rivers have been destroyed. Their favourite villain, Ashlu Creek near Squamish, has been running smoothly for
nearly two years, its critics silenced. A new run-of-river cluster around Harrison Lake has energized two remote native villages. I’ve seen these things, from construction stage to mature operation. If that’s your idea of devastation, you should get out more, and acquaint yourself with the history of log-
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