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Cougar sightings increasing in Comox Valley Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Cougar sightings and incidents appear to be increasing in the Comox Valley, according to statistics from the B.C. Conservation Officer Service. For the 2010/11 reporting year ending March 31, the emergency co-ordination centre (Report All Poachers and Polluters) received 300 cougar-related calls. These range from sightings to pet and livestock interaction or fatalities, to physical contact with humans. For this year, as of April 1, the

Trending upward for five years centre has received 272 cougar calls, 54 from Courtenay. Last year, it received 43 calls from Courtenay. The picture is similar in Comox with 30 cougar sightings or incidents for 2011/12 compared to 11 last year. A cougar sighting was reported on the Labour Day weekend near Hurford Hill Nature Park in East Courtenay. Later in the week, a cougar killed a horse at a Dove Creek property.

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Jerry MacDermott, a wildlife technician with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, said cougar and deer numbers have been increasing steadily throughout Vancouver Island the past five years. A rebounding deer population in the mountains means the cougar population is responding in terms of hunting and rearing more offspring. “A lot of these juvenile offspring are dispersing, they’re looking for

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their own territory,” MacDermott said. “I think that’s why a lot more cats are hanging around a lot of the communities. There’s a prey base there. There’s not a big cougar chasing them around as there would be in the mountains.” Though mindful of legitimate complaints, MacDermott said people sometimes think they have seen or heard a cougar when it turns out to be another animal. “I have caught house cats that people have thought were cougars,” he said.

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Diet for cougars consists almost entirely of deer Continued from A1

There are no updates on the Sept. 8 incident in Dove Creek where a cougar killed a 410kilogram Norwegian Fjord named Dawn who had been a therapeutic riding horse. COs set up traps and a camera but the cougar did not return the following evening. “Generally cats will only eat fresh meat,” conservation officer Steve Petrovcic said, noting some cougars eat parts of their prey

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immediately after an attack while others lap up the blood and move on. “Generally, preypredator relationships are cyclic,” Petrovcic added. “Here on Vancouver Island, a cougar’s diet is probably

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Steve Petrovcic 95 to 98 per cent deer.” That said, other domestic farm animals have been killed by predators in the North Island. An emu, for instance, was attacked and killed a few years ago on Quadra Island. Goats and sheep have also been targets, Petrovcic said. MacDermott notes cougars will also take elk, beavers and other small prey. In the Dove Creek incident, Dawn was the lone horse at the property. MacDermott said the attacking cougar

was apparently a large cat, likely experienced at taking down elk. “There are instances in the province where cougars have attacked large hoof stock,” he said. “It is quite common for a cougar to kill elk. A large bull elk can weigh 1,000plus pounds. A cow elk would be around 600 pounds.” He notes a 70-pound adult female can take down either. “Large male cougars, or toms, it’d be nothing for them to kill a 1,000pound bull elk,” MacDermott said. “They’re very secretive; they’re very powerful.” Call 1-877-952-7277 to report cougar sightings or wildlife interactions.

THIS BIG CAT was shot with a camera in Black Creek. PHOTO BY CHARLES BRANDT

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Your tax dollars are working, sometimes all week Administrators for municipalities earn good money, but they work hard for it

providing strategic direction to council and senior staff about a long-term vision in terms of the local economy, infrastructure, culture and social issues such as the proposed homeless shelter. “It’s helping develop the strategic agenda that you want to achieve in the next five, 10, perhaps 20 years,” said Gray, who started his career at the Port Alberni Regional District, then worked in Nanaimo and Victoria before moving to the Valley nine years ago. “Where do you want to position yourself as a community? My role is to make that happen. It’s a huge task. If you don’t have an idea where you want to go in those areas, you’ll never know if you got there.” Other questions concern stream protection, and diversifying and expanding

lion annual budget. An employee of the CVRD board, she is responsible for providing advice, developing and recommending policies, and for ensuring strong customer service and professional operations among staff. Her Scott Stanfield work week can range from 35 to 50 hours and from five Record Staff to seven days, depending on Some taxpayers who the time of year. hear about the salaries of A typical day, however, municipal employees feel does not exist for Oakman, they earn too much for especially when confronted what they do. with emergencies such as Here’s the other side of flooding. the story. “It evolves from year to Municipalities and year,” she said of her job. regional districts are “The only thing constant is required each year to change itself.” release statements of finanProperty services mancial information, which ager Kevin Lorette made include the salaries of $124,122, community seradministrators. vices manager Ian Smith Last year, a total of 45 earned $115,401, and pubstaffers at the City of Courlic affairs/information systenay, Town of Comox, Viltems manager Leigh Carter lage of Cumberland made $110,461 plus and Comox Valley expenses. Regional District Like Oakman, Where do you want to posiearned more than Carter rarely experi$75,000 each. Twelve tion yourself as a community? ences a typical day at exceeded the six-fig- My role is to make that happen. the office. ure mark. Often acting as the It’s a huge task. If you don’t have Topping the district’s corporate an idea where you want to go in spokesperson, list was CourteCarter nay administrator those areas, you’ll never know if had 21 years expeSandy Gray, who you get there. rience at a senior made $175,112 plus Sandy Gray management level $10,645 in expensin corporate commues. Other six-figure nications, some with earners in Courtenay were green areas. Metro Vancouver, before “Environment was never joining the CVRD in 2005. operational services director Kevin Lagan ($131,178), an issue that was very big She also spent several financial services director on the agenda 30 years ago,” years on both sides of the Tillie Manthey ($107,958), said Gray, who has a politi- microphone or camera at community services director cal science degree. “This Lower Mainland media outRandy Wiwchar ($106,734) community is not unlike lets, including CKNW and and planning services any other where you see BCTV. director Peter Crawford the pitfalls in some of the “Because I have experidecisions that were made ence in managing people and ($105,464). Gray said his salary has by past governments.” departments, and because In terms of finance, the the CVRD is a fairly small often been published in a “one-sided perspective” in city manages about $120 organization, my expertise newspapers during his 35 million worth of assets such is efficiently used in leading years in local government. as water, fire suppression, various teams here, not just Without appreciating the roadways and traffic sig- corporate communications,” complexities of city govern- nals. said Carter, who has a bach“There’s hundreds of elor of arts. ment, he feels the public can easily jump to conclusions pieces of infrastructure we Over time, she said corabout workloads. Council run,” Gray said, noting the porate communications has meetings, for instance, com- City operates on an annual evolved from the ‘cake and prise about five per cent of budget of about $40 mil- balloons department’ to an lion. Gray’s responsibilities. area that keeps abreast of Comox Valley As CAO of a “multi-facet issues and develops strateRegional District organization,” Gray mangies to proactively address Chief administrative issues. ages the city and reports to a board of directors (city officer Debra Oakman, Carter also oversees council). He is literally who earned $161,042 plus the information services accountable for everything. $11,287 in expenses last (IT) and bylaw compliance Of critical importance is year, administers a $56-mil- departments, and advis-

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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Debra Oakman who earned $161,042 plus $11,287 in expenses last year, administers a $56-million Comox Valley Regional District PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD annual budget. es the CVRD board and Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital District on various issues. In addition, she produces the district’s annual report, resident surveys, speaking notes for the board chair and material for briefings with cabinet ministers. Town of Comox Topping the six-figure mark were CAO Richard Kanigan at $118,299 plus $8,450 in expenses, and director of finance Donald Jacquest at $102,279. Village of Cumberland CAO Anja Nurvo, and corporate services manager Christine Mathews earned $108,736 and $92,334 respectively. Both have moved on to other municipalities. The Comox Valley-raised

David Durrant, who last year earned $86,527 as the Village’s manager of community services, was recently appointed acting CAO. He feels the Valley is a better place to live compared to 50-plus years ago in terms of infrastructure, parks and recreation, and other improvements “across the board,” thanks to the efforts of retired and serving municipal employees, mayors and councillors. Durrant, whose job title has grown to include deputy administrator, has been a manager in local government for more than 30 years, 25 with the Town of Comox. He oversees planning, recreation, parks, public works and the Cumberland fire department. His usual work day from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. becomes longer with

meetings. He is always on call. “I love going to work every day,” said Durrant, who holds three designations from three different universities, including an advanced masters degree. Each designation pertains to local government operations. He continues to take courses and attend workshops, typically four of each in a year. “Serving the public is a remarkable career,” Durrant said. Gray concurs, noting the mutual respect and level of trust that is required between staff and elected officials. “It’s about relationships,” Gray said. ‘’At the end of the day everybody feels like they’ve been heard.” reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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the road with his hazard lights activated. The older man was then attacked and threatened before having his vehicle stolen by the younger man.

Kenneth Karl Slezak, a 46-year-old Union Bay man who is charged with a variety of offences following an assault, will make his next appearance in person for a bail hearing Sept. 22. On Aug. 16, Comox Valley RCMP responded to a call of two men fighting roadside on Highway 19A in Union Bay. It was later discovered that a 72-yearold man had stopped to offer assistance to a younger man who was parked by the side of

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‘Magic carpets’ on mountain Earle Couper Record Staff

If you made a trip up to Mount Washington in the past few months, you probably noticed an array of heavy machinery moving earth and recontouring the slopes beside the Alpine Lodge. The mountain’s learning terrain is going through a major redevelopment in advance of the fast-approaching winter. “Our goal is to make the learning experience for beginner skiers and snowboarders one of the best in North America,” says Don Sharpe, director of business operations at the resort. “ We removed all of the old lifts in our Green Zone, replaced them with state-of-theart Magic Carpets and rebranded the area as Easy Acres.” Mount Washington identified the learning area as a top priority for redevelopment a number of years ago. The total project, which includes extensive slope recontouring and the installation of four new Magic Carpets, has a $3-million budget. Being dubbed as “one of the easiest places to learn to ski and snowboard in North America,” Easy Acres is off to a great start with the introduction of the four Magic Carpet conveyor lifts. Magic Carpets are just like moveable walkways you would see at an airport and are widely recognized as one of the best methods for moving beginner skiers and boarders up the slopes.

The Magic Carpets will definitely benefit the Mount Washington Ski Club, says head coach/program director John Trimmer. “I think they will be a great addition to the mountain and a benefit to the club. They’ll be awesome for younger athletes as they are so easy to load. “The Magic Carpets should also create shorter lineups and increase runs for our groups because fewer people will have trouble loading and riding the lifts. A big bonus for mountain and club,” Trimmer said. While members of the Mount Washington Freestyle Club ski more challenging

runs, spokesperson Gina Stubbs said the Magic Carpets “will be awesome for new and beginner skiers.” Mount Washington’s carpets will be located on the mountain’s new runs: Easy Street and The Big Easy. Easy Street will be the home of three carpets: lower (165 metres), middle (177 metres), and upper (198 metres). The Big Easy will be the home of Mount Washington’s teaching carpet (91 metres). “Our network of Magic Carpets will be one of the largest in North America and feature covered canopies to protect riders from the elements on their way up the mountain,”

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Airport developing incentive program for flyers Lindsay Chung Record Staff

The Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) is entering the next phase in expanding air service delivery — and it’s a phase that has CEO Shirley de Silva very excited. “A lot of people ask, ‘What happens next?’” de Silva said Wednesday. “We’re entering that next phase. “So far, we’ve updated our market research, done detailed route analysis, presented business cases, met with airlines and met with a carrier interested in delivering service to a U.S. hub, possibly for summer 2012.” The next step in securing new air services at the Comox Valley Airport includes putting together and finalizing an incentive program for airlines that will help strengthen YQQ’s business cases, explained de Silva. “The type of program we can put together

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can bridge the gap between the airport’s confidence in the market and an airline’s perceived risk, because airlines have to invest substantial costs, and they face more pressures to decrease costs,” she said. “Incentive packages are gaining in popularity and magnitude around the world. “For YQQ to stay competitive, we believe we must develop our own incentive program, which will include assistance in marketing new routes and offering fee reductions as new routes get established.” Support from the airport’s partners is key to developing this incentive program, and

de Silva says YQQ will make presentations to the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Comox Valley Economic Development Society this month to solicit their help in securing service in this area. Once the incentive program has been created, the Comox Valley Airport will be posting this information to its website. “We feel these types of investments yield direct results for the local economy,” said de Silva. YQQ is currently finalizing a study that will accurately portray the economic impact of introducing new routes, she said. “We continue to work

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The Comox Valley RCMP are looking for the persons responsible for a late night robbery attempt that occured on September 12th, 2011 in Lewis Park, Courtenay, B.C. It is reported that a middle aged couple were out for a late night walk in Lewis Park, when they were confronted by three young males and one female. The suspects appeared under the inﬂuence of alcohol and their ages were estimated between 19 and 21 years. The couple were verbally assaulted and then one of the youth attempted to take the backpack that the man was wearing. When he did not get his way the drunk youth punched the couple in their faces, splitting the lip of the man. The woman was also punched in the back of the head by the female youth.The couple were able to get away from the youths and went to the police station and reported the Assault and Robbery attempt. One male has been identiﬁed and is known to police locally. Our search for the other three is ongoing and they are encouraged to contact police to state their involvement in this event before arrests warrants are sought. If you have any information as to who committed these crimes, you are asked to contact the Comox Valley RCMP @ 250-338-1321 or Crime Stoppers @ 1-800-222 TIPS (8477). You may also view recent wanted persons and crimes on our website at www.comoxvalleycrimestoppers.bc.ca. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2000 for any information leading to an arrest.

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Heeringa cycling so more children can play sports Lindsay Chung Record Staff

Next week, Courtenay Canadian Tire dealer Bert Heeringa will begin a five-day, 500-kilometre bicycle tour from Victoria to Vancouver. Heeringa and 24 other Canadian Tire dealers, employees and friends of the corporation will cycle 100 kilometres a day from Sept. 21 to 25 in the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Pedal for Kids Cycling Tour, which raises money for underprivileged kids so they can play organized sports. Heeringa has been a Canadian Tire dealer for 21 years, and before that, he worked for Canadian Tire Corporation for 10 years. He started riding as a child but did not ride a road bike until he was 23, which was 30 years ago. He started riding again when he turned 48. Heeringa completed his first Jumpstart ride last year. In the past five years, he has done many triathlons, from sprints to an Ironman, but not many bike-only events. Last year, the Jumpstart Pedal for Kids Cycling Tour was held on the East Coast, and cyclists rode 1,000 kilometres in five days. “It’s really interesting to see in the communities, we met with some of the stores where Jumpstart had made a difference to kids; they really appreciate the support and help,” said Heeringa. “In some of the smaller communities, they don’t have access to funds for supporting kids. That was a highlight. Also, riding with a group of people who were focused on making a positive difference for kids was a highlight.” After doing the ride in the Maritimes, Heeringa “strongly suggested” there wasn’t a lot of awareness of Jumpstart on the West Coast, and this could be a good place to hold a ride. “I think Jumpstart is such a good program, and all the money we raise goes toward the chapters,” he said. “All the money I raise stays in the Valley and helps kids around here. Last year, we got about $15,000 for the Comox Valley, so that was a substantial number of kids helped, and the local chapter really appreciated the additional funding,” he

COURTENAY CANADIAN TIRE dealer Bert Heeringa will cycle 500 kilometres to help underprivileged children play sports. PHOTO SUBMITTED

said. “I am a big fan of Jumpstart simply because of my personal experience as a kid and the importance organized sport played in helping me with a healthy lifestyle while providing so many invaluable life lessons,” said Heeringa. “Most people that are involved with organized sports have a positive approach

to life, and I like to surround myself with positive people. I look forward to the ride, visiting the communities where Jumpstart makes a difference and riding with people that want to make a difference in kids’ lives.” Through fundraising efforts of each of the cyclists, local fundraisers and the dealer communities, the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Pedal

for Kids Cycling Tour hopes to raise $200,000 to give kids a sporting chance. One hundred per cent of all donations raised will go directly to Canadian Tire Jumpstart, a community-based charitable program that helps children aged four to 18 participate in organized sports and recreation. The ride begins Sept. 21 in Victoria, continuing to Nanaimo, Courtenay and Campbell River. The riders will cycle back to the Comox Valley and take the ferry to Powell River, then ride to Sechelt and then into Vancouver. The riders will arrive at Mark’s Work Wearhouse in Courtenay on the evening of Sept. 22, and they will leave from the Courtenay Canadian Tire store around 8 a.m. Sept. 23. Last year, Jumpstart had a budget for the Comox Valley of more than $35,000, which helped 330 children. Heeringa contributed $13,780 through the ride. Since 2005, Jumpstart has helped more than 825 children in the Comox Valley and has dispersed more than $90,000 in the community, according to Heeringa. “Jumpstart has helped a number of children throughout the Valley participate in activities throughout the Valley,” said Darcy Walters, chairperson

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given children access to swimming, hockey, baseball, karate, cheerleading, basketball, dance and all sorts of activities, noted Walters. To donate to Heeringa’s fundraising campaign, visit www.

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Ovarian hope translated into dollars Lindsay Chung Record Staff

Walk co-chair Janis Trainor is calling this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comox Valley Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope a huge success. With everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support, including merchants from around the Comox Valley and in Campbell River, the local walk, held last Sunday at Simms Park, raised an estimated $23,000, according to Trainor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had amazing people out to support the cause and walk with us,â&#x20AC;? said said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The walk was filled with smiles and tears and a lot of hope.â&#x20AC;? Participants were honoured by guest speakers Brad Nelson, an ovarian cancer specialist from Victoria, and Eileen Beadle, who is an Ovarian Cancer chairperson, noted Trainor. The group of walkers included a team called Orange Toes for Colleen, which worked together and raised more than $11,000 in just three short weeks. Orange Toes for Colleen recieved the Holly Trainor Award as the team that raised the most money. The award honours Janis Trainorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Holly, who brought the Walk of Hope to the Comox

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WALK OF HOPE organizers receive a large donation at Simms Millennium Park. PHOTO BY EARLE COUPER Valley after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2000 and who lost her battle with the disease in October 2009. This year marked the 10th anniversary of the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope. Canadians in 49 cities across the country raised more than $2.6 million to help overcome ovarian cancer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most fatal womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cancer, according to Ovarian Cancer Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are incredibly grateful for the support of all participants, volunteers, sponsors and donors for making yesterdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Walk of Hope such a huge success,â&#x20AC;?

Elisabeth Ross, CEO of Ovarian Cancer Canada, said in a news release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The money that was raised will go a long way in helping women and their families impacted by this disease. In fact, it will help all women.â&#x20AC;?

September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and all women are encouraged to be aware of the signs and symptoms of this disease, which include swelling or bloating of the abdomen, pelvic discomfort

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Regional District directors have again denied a request concerning homelessness from the City of Courtenay. Last month, the CVRD board rejected a Courtenay motion to reopen a discussion about a proposed homeless shelter on Cliffe Avenue. At committee of the whole proceedings Tuesday, directors defeated Courtenay’s request for a public information meeting to identify community-

driven solutions to the issues of homelessness and financial vulnerability in the Valley. The board did, however, approve a staff recommendation to direct about $14,000 from the Vancouver Island Health Authority to the Comox Valley housing task force, which was to meet for the first time Wednesday. Courtenay director Manno Theos suggests the bigger picture concerns at-risk individuals — the unemployed, low-income seniors and those living in poverty or suffering mental health issues — who

are not isolated to one municipality but living throughout the Valley. The CVRD, therefore, is the ideal place to initiate community dialogue. “I’m saying a full community discussion is necessary, in my opinion,” said Theos, who feels subsidized housing would encompass a greater number of people than a shelter. He suggests the district, more so than Courtenay or Comox, contains land that could be put aside for purposes such as housing people in a subsi-

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Taking inspiration from other community waterfronts, Coun. Russ Arnott proposed the first step to Comox council Wednesday in what he hopes could develop into a permanent kiosk business area at Marina Park. During the committee of the whole meeting, Arnott suggested staff prepare a report which examines the costs and feasibility in establishing permanent vending booths by the waterfront. “I think it would really add to the flavour of our waterfront. I think we’ve been waiting years and years for something to happen, and I think we have to lead on that, being mindful of costs,” he noted. Coun. Ken Grant reminded council although he would like to see the area enhanced, the idea should be considered through the town’s strategic planning process. “The actual budgeting process might be a more appropriate way to dealing with this. I know there’s big issues with power and water and sewer and one of the bigger issues we’re going to run into is with taxation and how you’re going to tax

those business so that it’s fair to the business owners up the street. It’s not just a matter of going down there and building,” he said. Arnott added the marina waterfront is considered part of the downtown core and is part of the strategic plan. Despite its inclusion in the BIA, Grant emphasized taxation would be an issue. A motion was carried for staff to create a report on the issue. ••• Coun. Hugh MacKinnon hopes to honour

the memory of a former Comox councillor through the recognition of youth within the Comox community. MacKinnon formally proposed his idea Wednesday of creating community achievement awards aimed at youth bearing the name of Ray Crossley — a three-term councillor who passed away suddenly nearly a year ago. “It recognizes somebody who has had extraordinary contributions to the community,” said MacKinnon. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

dized manner. Area B director Jim Gillis reminded the committee the CVRD purchased property in the 800 block of Cliffe Avenue in order to establish a shelter to deal with homelessness in downtown Courtenay. The challenge, he said, is to get the public’s head around the issue, not to ship people to another area of the district. “I believe there’s going to be a resolution to this,” Gillis said. Comox director Paul Ives noted the mandate to acquire land for a shelter does not expand the function to include social planning issues. The task force could work on the latter. The district is in discussion with BC Housing about the Request for Proposal process to find a shelter operator. ••• The committee supported a position paper from 12 coastal regional district chairs about improvements to coastal ferry service. The paper follows a series of meetings and a review of BC Ferries governance and operations. The chairs, representing 66 per cent of B.C.’s population, believe objectives for a reliable ferry service with no financial risk

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Lately, however, he feels the project has “gone awry.” Moncrief feels the proposed location at North Island College is no better than the first choice across from Crown Isle, which was nixed because of height restrictions imposed by the Department of National Defence. “Where it’s going is inaccessible,” Moncrief said. “Probably the worst place ever.” He also feels Mike de Jong wrote a “hollow letter” to council after the Health Minister met with Mayor Fred Bates at the June 13 dialysis event in Cumberland. In his letter, de Jong notes Bates’ concerns about the

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Jim Gillis will run for a second term as the regional district Area B director, he announced Wednesday. “Working together is why we have accomplished so much over the last three years,” Gillis said in a statement. “As elected members of the board each of us has only one vote and it is paramount that we find the way to work together. Without co-operation from all members, we would not be celebrating our sustainable plan or our new Regional Growth Strategy.” He reviewed some recent CVRD accomplishments. “Together, we signed a First Nation Protocol and recognized the importance of our jewel in the crown — the Courtenay River Estuary. We have developed over the last years the Courtenay River Estuary Management Plan (CREMP). This plan will help to knit all our communities together and will be the foundation to cleaning up the estuary and providing access for the public,” said Gillis. “Much has been accomplished by working together such as the CVRD purchasing land at the bequest of Courtenay to try and help with the homeless situation in downtown Courtenay. A difficult problem, but by working together and looking for resolution, we will make a start towards helping the homeless,” stated Gillis. “Finally, a decision has been made on

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novels: The Tattooed Wolf (Double Dragon, 2004), The Wolf of Gilsbury Cross (Double Dragon, 2006) and The Fire Song (Fox&Bee, 2011). Her short stories and poetry have appeared in publications across Europe, Australia and North America, and in 2006, her short story The Mask & The Maze was nominated for a Hugo Award, Fountain Award and Aurora Award. In 2008, Bannerman received a Canada Council Grant for Professional Writers to write Bucket of Blood. Raised in the Comox Valley, Bannerman

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a week earlier. The effort is nondenominational and several other churches, corporate sponsors, and volunteers from the general public will be joining in the big food drive, which is designed to become an annual event, says Bishop Brian Jones of the Courtenay congregation. “This is an amazing reaching out among caring people all over our province and we

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Pick Monday from flowers After brightening Courtenay’s main thoroughfare for another season, the Mile of Flowers will soon be removed and composted in preparation for fall. On Monday, the community is invited to pick blooms from the Mile of Flowers to create Friendship Flower bouquets for friends, neighbours and co-workers. The Friendship Flower idea was sparked by resident Caroline Alexander, who suggested the City allow people to cut blooms from the Mile of Flowers to give to others “as a gesture of friendship and to make use of these wonderful symbols of our community before they have to be removed for the season.”

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Car free Sunday next weekend in Courtenay, Cumberland Thousands of people will take to the streets in cities around the globe in late September to celebrate the annual World Car Free Day — a public people-centered celebration characterized by free family-oriented activities for all to enjoy. The local non-profit society Imagine Comox Valley, known for presenting the first series of TedX events in the Comox Valley, is spearheading the first Car Free Sunday for the Comox Valley. It will occur Sept. 25, from

1 to 5 p.m. along carefully selected routes in Cumberland and Courtenay. “To say we’re excited for this event is an understatement,” says Imagine Comox Valley co-founder Andrew Gower. “Interest for the event has been overwhelming and has come from all corners of this community — schools, arts and entertainment, sports clubs, public service groups, members of the business community and individual citizens. These Car Free Days are celebrated all around the

world!” “They’re not so much about banning cars, as attempting to provide opportunities for the public to experience streets in a creative, non-motorized way.” Cumberland, Courtenay and Comox councils approved routes within their communities, provided stringent guidelines were met, although the Comox event was cancelled when downtown businesspeople objected. “Car Free Days have

proven to be quite popular in a number of other communities,” says Nancy Hofer, environmental planner with the City of Courtenay. “I think most people enjoy them for the activities and social interaction, but if the event inspires people to not use a car for some of their trips, then that is consistent with the Comox Valley’s greenhouse gas reduction goals.” A key element to nearly all Car Free Days is that they are grassroots-organized by and for the public.

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Dancing at d’Esterre delayed The originally scheduled d’Esterre House Dance this Sunday is rescheduled to Oct. 2 at the same time, 2 to 5 p.m. Eric Lam will review Beginner Jive for the first half hour, and will do more fun and fancy steps for the next half hour. Then there’s general dancing of foxtrot, waltz, jive, chacha, etc. till 5 p.m. Buy tickets at Comox Seniors Centre office, 1801 Beaufort Ave., open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. You may also pre-register with Arabella at 250-9418885 or e-mail: arabella888@ gmail.com. Lam is especially appreciated by his small group semi-private class for his attention to every

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at the Comox Seniors Centre. It’s a great time to practise the dance steps you learned, and others you knew before in this beautifully renovated ballroom. Except for two Sunday dances monthly, d’Esterre House is available for weekend rentals, and may be the perfect venue for your occasion. For lucky folks 55 years old and over, it’s only $12.50 for new members to join till year end, and there’s $10 monthly discounts for Brain Booster classes. For info or to pre-register for dance classes, contact Arabella: 250-941-8885 or e-mail arabella888@gmail.com. — Comox Seniors Centre

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SHALL WE DANCE? Overcome with excitement, this Paws for a Cause participant couldn’t sit still. The event last Sunday at Marina Park in Comox raised about $16,000 in the biggest fundraiser of the year for the SPCA. PHOTO BY EARLE COUPER

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THE PREVAILING WINS won one dragonboat title at Port Hardy and placed second in another race. PHOTO BY PAUL WEED

Dragonboaters won up Island The Comox Valley’s Prevailing Wins dragonboat team raced out of the fog enveloping Queen Charlotte Strait to finish first in the A Division of the second annual Triport Dragon Boat Society’s Regatta held in Port Hardy on Sept. 10. Competing in the mixed category, the team also achieved the best overall time in a series of 350metre races. “The most challenging part of the first two races,” said tiller Norm Flower, “was the fog at the finish line.” By the time the fog had dissipated and the sun glittered on the waters, Prevailing Wins posted its best time of 1:30:22 in the final race, to place first and take home a trophy and gold medals. As a fun event, the team entered in the 750-metre Guts and Glory Tillers’ Challenge and the Namaxsala team came back to win first place with Prevailing Wins second. The regatta, which raised funds for youth in sports as well as the local women’s shelter, brought together teams from the Comox Valley, Sointula, Port McNeill, Port Alice, Port Hardy, and Campbell River for a day

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CYCLIST MAXINE BOWEN joined hundreds of people united in the campaign for lung health.

Cyclist pedals for breath Courtenayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maxine Bowen joined more than 250 cycling enthusiasts and event volunteers from across British Columbia last weekend for the BC Lung Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 27th Bicycle Trek for Life and Breath. Bowen was one of three Courtenay â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;trekkersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; who took part, many of whom return annually for the popular two-day, 200-km ride through the picturesque Fraser Valley to raise funds in support of vital lung health

research, programs and clean air initiatives. So far the 2011 event has raised more than $170,000, contributing to the total $5 million raised during the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 27-year lifespan. Bowen alone raised over $600 for the cause. Post-event fundraising continues until Oct. 3 and organizers expect the final tally to reach upwards of $200,000. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BC Lung Association

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speaking at conference Grade 8 student David Krismer of Comox will speak at the TEDxKids@BC conference this Saturday. TEDxKids will provide a free webcast for anyone to watch online at www.tedxkidsbc. com/live. After carefully reviewing the 40+ applications received for the event, organizers decided that Krismerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s topic, 21st Century Education,

matches the theme of the conference well and had the potential to spark action and inspire young people to explore their creativity and find their passion. David has been invited to take the stage at the Roundhouse in Vancouver. He will share his story and ideas with attendees and livestream audience. Sixteen young people from various regions of B.C. will speak. The Bol-

ton Academy of Spoken Arts (BASA) together with Janice Tomich, a seasoned speaking coach and a member of the TEDxKids@BC team, are providing coaching to each of the young participants. Courtenay speech arts guru Eleanor Phillips worked with David in 2005 when David was six years old. She was happy to offer him congratulations on this speaking opportunity. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; TEDxKids@BC

The Black Creek Community Fair will be held this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Black Creek Community Centre and Grounds. Admission to the Fair is by donation. The goal of the Fair is to celebrate the community of Black Creek and all it has to offer. The Fair has also traditionally been the main fundraiser for the Black Creek Community Association (BCCA), a non-profit, charitable organization that oversees the Black Creek Community Centre. The aim this year is to fundraise specifically for an extended hours access system for the Community Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fitness room. The event starts with a pancake breakfast at 9 a.m., with entertainment by local guitarist Jeff Drummond. At 10 a family walk/run will wind through the Community Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trail. Prizes will be available to participants. A ribbon-cutting

ceremony will also be held later in the day to commemorate the new addition to the Community Centre â&#x20AC;&#x201D; two hand-carved poles made by local carver Bob Hayhurst. Throughout the day there will be great food, including a community bake table, and a huge variety of craft vendors, a silent auction, 50/50 draws, an amazing kids carnival, pony rides, a petting zoo and the Island Farms Kids Tent featuring Farmer Vicki and Daisy the Cow. Awesome entertainment will be ongoing throughout the day including Jack and Ë&#x2020;, Sockeye, Fiddlejam, RNR, Rokkit Dog and Kickback. There will also be demos and displays from local community organizations. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on our great new feature this year called the Travel the Fair Passport. Fair attendees will be able to pick up their passports at the

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Island library system now 13th largest in Canada From humble beginnings with 12,600 books, six branches and seven van routes in the central Island region to a system with more than 1.1 million items and 38 branches — that’s the story of Vancouver Island Regional Library, which celebrates 75 years of service this month. Its history is inextricably linked to a grant from the Andrew Carnegie Corporation of New York to start a small system that has grown into the fourth largest library system in British Columbia — the 13th largest in Canada — serving Vancouver Island from north of Victoria to Haida Gwaii and Bella Coola on the central mainland coast. While Victoria and Vancouver had enjoyed municipal libraries since the late 1800s, only 30 per cent of B.C.’s urban population had access to a library;

only five percent in rural areas. During the early 1930s, a $100,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation started a regional library system in the Fraser Valley — the first of its kind in the world.

the least cost. It took two plebiscites before Vancouver Island Union Library was born, in 1936. The headquarters were in a basement on the corner of Wallace and Fraser Streets in Nanaimo. Later, the

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The library was popular with residents, and a decision was made to try similar systems in the Okanagan and Vancouver Island regions. Carnegie provided $15,000 — Vancouver Island received only $6,500 of this startup grant. Voters had to determine in a plebiscite to approve a library tax to provide the best books, for the most people, at

name was changed to Vancouver Island Regional Library. The first library board envisioned a system that would grow as more municipalities and school districts joined. Sadly, this was not the case as it was the Depression, followed by the war years when van deliveries occurred only once every eight weeks due to gas and tires short-

ages. Times have changed, and people frequently wonder about the future of libraries. Their underlying comments are: “eBooks are huge; the Internet is where people find information.” “Why do we need libraries?” says Rosemary Bonanno, executive director, Vancouver Island Regional Library. “The answer comes in three parts: Libraries embrace the digital age. Libraries bring technology to everyone. Traditional library materials, services and programs are alive and well,” she says. Technology has certainly changed the library. The quiet buildings once devoted solely to reading and research and supervised by librarians who shushed patrons into compliant silence now are busy gathering places and community hubs that

Universe’s journey laid out in film On the evening of Sept. 20, Sierra Comox Valley will show Brian Swimme and Mary Evelyn Tucker’s film Journey of the Universe. The film takes place on the Greek Island of Samos, the birthplace of Pythagoras. It is dramatic and beautifully filmed. Swimme, an evolutionary philosopher, cosmologist and masterful storyteller recounts the evolution of the universe from the Big Bang through to the creation of Earth, the emergence of humans and the development of human consciousness. This film reframes our relationship to the cosmos, the Earth and its species and helps us discover the profound role we play in the intricate web of life. It is designed to inspire a new and closer relationship with Earth in a period of growing environmental and social crisis. Inspired by the work of the geologian Thomas Berry, the film was created with the assistance of a renowned team of scientists, scholars and award winning filmmakers. Released this past summer, it has been shown in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., and in various universities and institutions throughout the United

States. It will be shown on PBS in the fall. At the end of the film, Mike Bell, a friend and colleague of Swimme and Tucker, will lead a discussion, inviting the audience to share their thoughts, insights, and possible implications

for life in the Comox Valley. This is the first of a number of presentations and dialogues Sierra Comox Valley will present during the fall and winter. The showing of Journey of the Universe will

take place at 7 p.m. at the Comox United Church, 250 Beach St. in Comox. Admission is by donation to support the ongoing series and the work of Sierra Comox Valley. — Sierra Comox Valley

Natural Medicine Seminar for Healthy Children Naturopathic physician Dr. Deidre Macdonald will share important information on the safe usage of natural medicine for children. Learn how to treat the cause, not just the symptoms. Learn about the safe, non-drug naturopathic approaches for: ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

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provide everyone equal access to computers, technology, and other online resources. It’s not just the socalled intellectuals who grasp and understand the powerful role of libraries. “When you are growing up, there are two institutional places that affect you most powerfully,” says Keith Richards, guitarist for the Rolling Stones, in his recent memoir Life. “The church, which belongs to God, and the public library, which belongs to you. The

public library is a great equalizer.” At Vancouver Island Regional Library you can borrow Richards’ memoir in three forms: book, audiobook on CD, or downloadable to your computer, e-reader or

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CARS CARRYING PASSENGERS in western clothing were part of the Amazing Brace on Sept. 9.

Amazing Brace new Tin Grin Who were those folks cruising around the Comox Valley on Sept. 9 dressed in western garb? They were participants in a fundraising car rally — the Amazing Brace organized by Shoreline Orthodontics. For 13 years Dr. Paul Helpard sponsored the Tin Grin Cup, a day of fun and education for the dental communities of Campbell River, Powell River and the Comox Valley that raised funds for children’s charities. For 2011, the decision was made to switch to a car rally, and organizers say it was a good decision. “The event went fabulously,” said Kathy Campbell, community liaison for Shoreline Orthodontics. “The teams had so much

fun.” Although they were still tallying the proceeds, at press time the Amazing Brace had raised $12,000 for the Comox Valley Child Development Association and $1,600 for Campbell River Sunrise Resources. Twenty-five teams participated in the event. They started together at the Courtenay and District Fish and Game club, attending a lecture and building a hobby horse before tackling a team obstacle course. They then headed out to different locations around the Valley, including Scotiabank where there was calf roping on the front step and tours to the vault upon delivery of a secret code. The rally wrapped up at the fish and game club at Comox Lake.

“The Amazing Brace replaces the very successful Tin Grin Cup which was held for 13 years from 1998 to 2010,” Campbell noted. “Dr. Helpard sponsors an annual event as a way to bring together the dental community to fundraise for children’s charities. In addition attendees at the event participate in continuing education lectures or practical sessions that provide them with information and skills for patient treatment,” Campbell said. “This year’s Amazing Brace had a western theme. People running around town dressed in western clothing (was) your clue that you encountered this group doing what they do best, helping others.” — Shoreline Orthodontics

The LINC Youth Centre is accepting applications for Youth Council. This fun, interactive and supportive group will meet on a weekly basis to discuss and plan events, youth needs in the community, fundraising activities and more. This is a great opportunity to gain leadership skills, work within a group atmosphere and gain those work experience hours. Benefits of this group include; job skills, teamwork skills, free training, work experience as well as a free membership to The LINC. The group will run from the end of September to June. Find an application on The City of Courtenay Website under Forms and Applications. The deadline for

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Some ways to avoid the stigma of seeing a‘shrink’ Question: My teenaged son is having some problems and our doctor has recommended counselling. The problem is that my son is refusing to go and says that he doesn’t need a “shrink.” I think that talking to someone would help him. Do you have any suggestions for how I can get him to go? Answer: When you think about it, going to talk to a perfect stranger about things that may be painful or embarrassing is a pretty big deal. Young people who I have talked with about going to counselling for the first time have said that they worried about things like not knowing what to say, having the counsellor “read their mind” or pester them with questions, and feeling like they have lost control of their problem. These are all very legitimate concerns,

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NANCY BOCK and I think a few adults worry about these things as well. Before I offer some suggestions I think it is important to acknowledge that counselling in your son’s situation is voluntary. He needs to know that no one can make him talk to a counsellor, and that if he decides to give it a try, it will be up to him whether or not he continues. In addition, it will be up to him to decide what he wants to talk about. As a counsellor I can only help a person deal with the issues they present to me, and I most certainly cannot read minds! Since I don’t know

exactly what your son’s concerns are about going to see a counsellor, I will offer some suggestions based on the experiences of other families. First of all, you can give your son some choices such as seeing a male or a female counsellor and choosing the time of day he would like to make appointments. As well, most counsellors will offer a short free consultation designed to allow potential clients to decide whether or not they think the counsellor is a good fit for them. Your son may be more willing to try counselling if he can make some of his own choices. Your son may also be interested to know that many counsellors who work with youth offer activities other than just sitting and talking. At my office, for example, we often play

board games, go for walks, or use computer programs as we work with teens on their issues. These activities can make the process feel more natural and comfortable. If your son is worried about friends finding out that he is in counselling you can assure him that it is confi-

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I hope some of these suggestions are useful to you as you talk with you son about seeing a counsellor. If you would like to ask a question of the counsellors, for a response in future columns, please e-mail us at askpacific@shaw.ca or fax the Record at 250-338-5568 or write

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Local Government Elections 2011 TOWN OF COMOX 2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION PERIOD Public Notice is given to the electors of the Town of Comox that a General Local Election will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 to elect one Mayor, six Councillors and one School Trustee. Nominations for qualified candidates will be received at Comox Town Hall, 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, during the following dates and times, excluding statutory holidays: Tuesday October 4, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weekdays October 5 to October 13, 2011 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday October 14, 2011 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected and to hold office as a member of local government if • they are a Canadian citizen; • they are 18 years of age or older on November 19, 2011 • they have been a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before they file nomination papers; and • they are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. Nomination documents are available at Comox Town Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Documents may also be downloaded from the Town of Comox website, at http://comox.ca. NO NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 14, 2011 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, please contact the Chief Election Officer at Comox Town Hall, 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox. Phone 250 339-2202. Shelly Russwurm, Chief Election Officer

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF COURTENAY NOTICE OF NOMINATION PERIOD Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Corporation of the City of Courtenay that a general local election will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 to elect one Mayor, six Councillors and two School Trustees for the period December 2011 to December 2014. The Chief Elections Officer will receive nominations for qualified candidates at Courtenay City Hall, 830 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. during the following dates and times: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2011; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, from October 5, 2011 to October 7, 2011; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, from October 11, 2011 to October 13, 2011; 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2011 Nomination documents are available at Courtenay City Hall, 830 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. NOMINATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 P.M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian Citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office, or be otherwise disqualified by law. Further information on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting the Chief Elections Officer or the Deputy Chief Elections Officer at 250-334-4441. John Ward Chief Elections Officer, City of Courtenay

2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Comox Valley Regional District that a general local election will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 to elect the following: Office Area Director Electoral Area ‘A’ – Baynes Sound-Denman/Hornby Islands Director Electoral Area ‘B’ – Lazo North Director Electoral Area ‘C’ – Puntledge-Black Creek Nominations for qualified candidates will be received during the following times at the office of the chief election officer or a designated person located at offices of the Comox Valley Regional District, 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, B.C.: 9:00a.m. to4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays, from October 5th to October 13th, 2011 8:30 a.m. to4:00p,m. Friday, October 14th, 2011 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. Nomination documents are available at the Comox Valley Regional District offices, 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC (telephone 250-334-6000 or toll free 1-800-331-6007) during regular business hours. APPOINTMENTS MUST BE MADE WITH THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER TO SUBMIT NOMINATION DOCUMENTS. NO NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 P.M., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 2011. James Warren Chief Election Officer

School District #71 Notice of 2011 Nominations Public Notice is given to the electors of School District No. 71 (Comox Valley) that a general local election will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 to elect the following: Area Office Electoral Area ‘A’ Baynes Sound – Denman/Hornby Islands School Trustee Electoral Area ‘B’ Lazo North School Trustee Electoral Area ‘C’ Puntledge-Black Creek School Trustee Nominations for qualified candidates will be received during the following times at the office of the chief election officer located at the offices of the Comox Valley Regional District, 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, B.C. 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from October 5th to October 13th, 2011 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 14th, 2011 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria:

• Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. Nomination documents are available at the regional district offices, 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, B.C. (Telephone 250334-6000 or toll free 1-800-331-6007) during regular business hours. APPOINTMENTS MUST BE MADE WITH THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER TO SUBMIT NOMINATION DOCUMENTS. NO NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 P.M., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14th, 2011 James Warren Chief Election Officer

2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION LOCAL TRUSTEE – ISLANDS TRUST

Village of Cumberland Residents NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of The Village of Cumberland that nominations for the offices of: Mayor (1); Councillors (4); and School Trustee (1) will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, from 9:00 am on Tuesday October 4, 2011 to 4:00pm on Friday October 14, 2011, excluding weekends and statutory holidays. Nomination documents are available at the Village office. Nomination documents will be available for view as they are received, at the Village office during normal business hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Statutory holidays. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older; and • Canadian citizen; and • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • is not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION please check out the Village website at www.cumberlandbc.net or contact: Joanne Rees, Chief Election Officer (jrees@cumberlandbc.net) Michelle Mason, Deputy Chief Election Officer (mmason@cumberlandbc.net) PO Box 340, 2673 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland BC V0R 1S0 Telephone: 250 336-2291 Fax 250 336-2321

Public Notice is given to the electors of Denman Island and Hornby Island that a general local election will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 to elect the following: AREA OFFICE Denman Island (including Chrome, Sandy Local Trustee and Yellow Islands, Seal Islets and Lot 127 (Two to be elected) Lambert Channel) Hornby Island (including Flora and Toby Islands)

Local Trustee (Two to be elected)

Nominations for qualified candidates will be received during the following times at the office of the chief election officer located at the offices of the Comox Valley Regional District, 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, B.C. 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from October 5th to October 13th, 2011 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 14th, 2011 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria:

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SILENT NO MORE Campaign supporters spent a pleasant day in Simms Millennium Park. The Silent No More campaign’s message is that there are alternatives to abortion. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK

Yes, you must hand over licence For most of us, there is no way around it. If we drive a motor vehicle on a highway we must carry our driver’s licence with us at all times and produce it on the demand of a police officer. We must also allow the officer to take it in hand and examine it. There is no 24-hour grace period to produce it at your convenience, contrary to what many people commonly think. If the officer asks, we must also state our name and current address. A response of, “It’s printed right there on the licence” is not acceptable. A driver’s licence is important to an officer doing traffic enforcement. It properly identifies you, sets out what kind of vehicles you may operate and could include other restrictions and privileges. Being able to produce your licence when asked reduces the possibility that you are a prohibited or suspended driver. Police officers are permitted to take photos of a driver as part of their investigational notes. I often did this when I stopped a driver who could not produce a licence. The photo sometimes turned out to be

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SCHEWE important later on to positively identify the driver for court purposes. It also resolved personation complaints

when the driver knew they were not properly licensed and masqueraded as a friend or family member who did to avoid prosecution. Legal purposes aside, carrying your driver’s licence can assist medical treatment and notifying next of kin if you are killed or injured in a collision.

For more information on this topic, visit www.drivesmartbc.ca. Questions or comments are welcome by e-mail to comments@drivesmartbc.ca. Tim Schewe is a retired RCMP constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. His column appears Friday.

Community Grants Available through The Comox Valley Community Foundation Enriching life in the Comox Valley

The Comox Valley Community Foundation supports a wide range of projects that are of benefit to the Comox Valley. Funded projects provide a direct service to the community or take an innovative approach to a community concern. The Comox Valley Community Foundation is responsive to changing community needs and issues. The Comox Valley Community Foundation Board will consider applications in its five fields of interest: Arts & Culture, Environment, Seniors, Health & Welfare, Education & Youth Eligible applicants include registered charities and qualified donees under the Income Tax Act. With capital projects receiving precedence, the Foundation will consider requests for: Capital Projects – construction, renovation, or equipment purchases; Program Related Projects – a specific, time-limited activity or series of activities designed to meet certain goals. Guiding Principles • The Comox Valley Community Foundation supports innovations where there is a demonstrated need, likelihood of effectiveness and strong potential to serve as a model to others. • Projects should build on the strengths of the community to respond to identified issues and priorities. • The organization should demonstrate a commitment to the project through a contribution of human and/or financial resources. • Significant and appropriate support from other funding sources (including the community) should be evident. • The target population should be involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of the project.

• There should be evidence of collaboration with other agencies in the field. • The organizations should demonstrate inclusiveness and respect for cultural diversity. • Projects that will be ongoing after the grant’s end should provide realistic plans for longer-term funding. • Organizations should have a significant and appropriate amount of their funding in place when they apply. • The Comox Valley Community Foundation distributes its funds to many groups throughout the Comox Valley working in many fields of interest. It is necessary to limit the frequency of applications from any one organization to ensure more equitable access for all organizations.

Applications are accepted on-line only at www.cvcfoundation.org between September 17th and October 21st, 2011. Please follow the instructions and remember to include a current list of board members and a copy of the most recent financial statements. On Monday September 26th, from 1-3 pm, the Foundation is offering a grant writing session to those organizations interested in applying. Space is limited so please RSVP @ cvcf@shawcable.com or 250.338.8444. Location: 467 Cumberland Road, Courtenay APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 21, 2011.

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Before you participate in a delinquent tax sale, it is important that you understand how this process works in B.C. Please read sections 403 to 428 of the Local Government Act.

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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 wishing to practise Spanish invited to join weekly group meeting either Tuesday or Wednesday evening/daytime. FMI: 250-334-2031.

Friday, Sept. 16 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Four Bridges walk; meet at Malahat & Crown Isle, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Doris 250-871-3407, Bev 250-871-2027, Kate 250-3389310, www.cvnewcomers. blogspot.com. 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. CUMBERLAND United Church offers weekly Saturday morning meditation, First & Penrith, 9–9:45 a.m. Variety of styles & leadership; no registration or fee; all welcome. FMI: Julianne 250-400-7084. CCFS plant sale, corner Third St. & Derwent Ave., Cumberland, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $2/pot. All proceeds to Cumberland Community Forest Society. FMI Grace 250-336-8921. 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, Florence 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 CCFS plant sale, corner Third St. & Derwent Ave Ave., Cumber CumberSt land, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $2/pot. All proceeds to Cumberland Community Forest Society. FMI Grace 250-336-8921. 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, 4 p.m. rain or shine. Bring potluck side dishes, BYOB & lawnchair; hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments, cutlery & kitties supplied. FMI: 250218-7223, 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. SOROPTIMIST International of Courtenay general business meeting, Evergreen Lounge, Florence Filberg Centre, 6 p.m. FMI: Sharon Chappell 250-336-2810. C.V. HORTICULTURAL Society meets, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7 p.m. Guest speaker Judith McLauchlan of Victoria on Garden Art – Plants and Objects. All welcome. FMI: Leslie 250-337-8051. OCEAN Waves Square Dance Club classes every Monday, Courtenay Anglican Church, 579 Fifth St., 7–9 p.m. All welcome; dress casual. First 2 Mondays free. FMI: Cathy or Guy 250-338-7942. C.V. SCOTTISH Country Dancers meet Monday evenings. Beginners welcome. FMI: Heather 250-338-9060, www.cvscottishcountrydance.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 20 B.C. RETIRED Government Employees Association Comox Valley Branch #200 meets, Lower Native Sons Hall, potluck lunch noon, meeting to follow. FMI: 250338-6930. ST. JOSEPH’S Hospital Auxiliary Society meeting, Comox Legion Hall, Comox Ave., 1:30 p.m. All welcome. FMI: 250-339-1407. 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. NORTH Island Choral Society rehearsals, Mark Isfeld School, registration 6:30 p.m., rehearsal 7 p.m. Registration $35, music deposit $30. FMI: Frances 250-3388582. COMOX Seniors Centre presents Yoga by Susan Sandman every Tuesday, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 4:25–5:50 p.m. Drop-in $10/ guests, $7/members, or $20 monthly member fee. FMI: 250-339-5133, www.comoxseniors.ca.

Wednesday, Sept. 21 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Corwin Fox, Comox Bay Farm, Comox Road, Courtenay, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket. com.

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Mass-marketing scammers targetting the Island Here are some handy tips to avoid getting bilked The Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island is again receiving an influx of customer calls about a recurring mass marketing anti-virus scam targeting Vancouver Island. Unscrupulous, aggressive scammers are fraudulently soliciting Vancouver Island residents by phone offering anti-virus computer software. In this scheme, marketers cold call individuals stating that the household computer is running slow or has been infected with a virus.

Using fear tactics and threats, the caller demands the consumer repair their computer immediately, over the Internet. This can involve the installation of software or the computer owner allowing the caller remote access to their personal computer. Payment for the software or repair service is handled via credit card. The callers fraudulently claim to be representatives from companies such as Microsoft, Windows, Jars Support or Online PC Care, as well as numerous other companies. Credit card charges for the supposed software installation or repair service have

ranged from $35 to $469 and are being debited by banks in Germany, Latvia, Russia, Ukraine, Mauritius, United States and Iceland.

lished names in order to gain trust, which poses a real danger to the public.” The following are some common features of the scam as reported

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“People should think twice when giving out any information — even if the name sounds legitimate,” says Rosalind Scott, executive director of BBB Vancouver Island. “Scammers often use familiar or well-estab-

by consumers: • Unsolicited call representing computer repair-company. • Caller requesting access to your computer. • Urgent solicitation regarding a threat to your computer.

• Victims report credit card charges ranging from $35 to $469. • Credit card charges are from foreign banks. To protect yourself from becoming a victim of this scam and many others consider the following tips: • Treat all unsolicited phone calls with skepticism. Check with the organization directly that the caller is claiming to be from, using the contact numbers found on their website. • Do not provide any personal information. Many of these scam calls are an attempt to steal your identity, not just your money. Don’t provide personal information over the telephone. • Never provide credit or debit card information for payment. You may be able to reverse charges made through your credit card, but you’ve given

enough information for fraudsters to use your account for other transactions. And debit purchases are difficult to reverse. • Report any fraudulent activity, especially if you’ve been a victim. Consumers should report any fraudulent activity to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or

www.antifraudcentre. ca. For additional details on this scam, visit phonebusters.com. For more consumer tips on how to protect yourself from identity fraud and other scams, visit vi.bbb.org. — Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island

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B.C. FERRY AUTHORITY CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Coastal Ferry Act mandates a role for the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD), and other coastal regional districts, in the nomination process for the board of directors of the BC Ferry Authority. The Comox Valley Regional District is seeNing expressions of interest from TualiÀed indiYiduals Zho Zish to be considered for positions of members of the board of the B.C. Ferry Authority, commencing April 1, 2012. The term of appointment is three years to March 31, 2015. The Comox Valley Regional District may nominate one or more indiYiduals to the B.C. Ferry Authority for consideration as members of the board. Info is aYailable on the B.C. Ferry Authority·s Zebsite at ZZZ.bcferryauthority.com and on the regional district Zebsite at ZZZ.comoxYalleyrd.ca. IndiYiduals interested in being considered for nomination are reTuested to complete a nomination form aYailable on the B.C. Ferry Authority Zebsite or contact the Comox Valley Regional District. Completed nomination forms Zill be accepted at the CVRD ofÀces until the close of business on Thursday, October 7, 2011. We thank you for your interest hoZeYer, only short listed candidates Zill be contacted. Completed nomination forms should be forZarded to -ames Warren, corporate legislatiYe ofÀcer Comox Valley Regional District 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 (mail MZarren#comoxYalleyrd.ca

SMALL BUSINESS PERSON The Jam Lady, Brenda Mee of Merville, has been attending the Saturday morning Comox Valley Farmers’ Market for 19 years. She has missed only five markets since August 1992. PHOTO BY LINDSAY CHUNG

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SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES Chair: Rob Howard, MLA (Richmond Centre) Deputy Chair: Doug Donaldson, MLA (Stikine)

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When I started my consulting business a number of years ago, I used the tag line Integrated Marketing Services — which I thought was rather self-explanatory. However, most people would look at me somewhat perplexed when I responded that I specialized in integrated marketing to their question of “What do you do?” With integrated marketing concepts surfacing once again in business circles, you would think that most people understand what integrated marketing involves. But again I see question marks in people’s eyes as they try to grasp what could be construed as more marketing mumbo jumbo. In today’s business climate the term most often used is “integrated marketing communications (IMC).” Simply put, it is coordinating all of your advertising, promotion, public relations, social media and even the way you and your employees interact with each

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media-based while the mature members of society still rely on the more traditional forms of media and face-toface encounters. Another huge factor is the fact that the Internet allows access to information 24/7. In addition it offers the opportunity to purchase goods and services at the customer’s leisure, thus giving today‘s consumer the upper hand in the marketing process. Given these shifts it has become essential for companies to focus on IMC as a primary business strategy. So, what is involved and where do you start? The first thing you must do is take an objective look at what you want to accomplish. You need to analyze your situation in order to make an informed decision. Once you have a solid understanding of who you are as a business then you can begin to establish some objectives in terms of what you want your IMC to accomplish.

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SMITH other and your customers so that everything works together. In essence, it is the sum of all your parts that gives you and your business its personality, your reason for being and why people should do business with you. The importance of IMC today can be attributed to a number of shifts that have taken place in how people communicate. As a society we have moved from relying on only mass media to multiple forms of communication such as the Internet and niche media that are geared towards specific interests. Many businesses are also challenged by having to deal with a number of generations who interact with each other on different levels. For example, the younger generation is predominantly social

The foundation for all that you do is the need to develop a strong corporate image and ensure you have established a good brand management plan. Next, develop a consistent message that can be applied to all your communications tools, internal and external, to ensure that your marketing tactics are linked together and work in harmony and not in isolation. Now you need to build awareness and recall by developing an advertising strategy that zeros in on your key target groups. Ensure your plan is consistent and most important repetitive. Don’t forget to ensure your online marketing tools work with your other sales and marketing efforts. Your website and any other social media components should reflect all of your other image and branding efforts. Another IMC component is to co-ordinate all of your collateral marketing materials such as brochures, fly-

Agricultural nominations open The Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C. (IAF) is accepting nominations for the 2012 Award of Excellence for Innovation in Agriculture and Agri-Food. This award celebrates innovative ideas, products, projects or programs generated by the agriculture, agri-food and bioproducts sector that deliver economic, environmental or social benefits to British Columbia. “B.C.’s agriculture and agri-food industry depends on innovation to keep it sustainable and competitive in increasingly challenging times,” says Stuart Wilson, IAF chair. Previous recipients have included Bill Vanderkooi, president of the Bakerview EcoDairy in 2011, Roger Bailey of Kalwood Farms in Oyama in 2010, and the NutriLoc Ingredients Corporation of Delta in 2009. Vanderkooi was awarded for his commitment to innovative, sustainable and environmentally responsible dairy farm practices and education. Bailey was recognized for seeing the

potential in recycled rice harvesters to make the work of orchard pickers easier, and Nutri-Loc received the award for its clean energy solution that turns culled fruits and vegetables into healthy food products. The award is open to B.C. residents, B.C.based associations and non-profit organizations, as well as Canadian-based corporations and for-profit companies doing busi-

ness in B.C. Innovations will be evaluated for their: • Originality and uniqueness; • Degree of economic, social and/or environmental benefit to British Columbia; • Human interest potential. Nominations close Nov. 30. The 2012 award winner will be announced in January at the annual AgriFood Industry Gala in Abbotsford.

More information and nomination forms are available at www. iafbc.ca. The Investment Agriculture Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that manages and distributes federal and provincial funds in support of innovative projects to benefit the agriculture and food industries in British Columbia. — Investment Agriculture Foundation

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ers and even media releases so that they too provide your customers, potential customers and media with a clear understanding of who you are and what you do. All of the above are just a part of the overall process that you need to undertake to develop communications that are seamless and maximize the impact they will have on influencing your target customers to do business with you. It is also not something that you can do overnight but will take some time and effort. IMC is not just another marketing acronym but an essential part of your overall business plans that can ensure your future success. Joe Smith is a communications consultant and an accomplished fine artist. He can be reached via e-mail at joesmith@shaw.ca.

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Joanna Ross Editor: Mark Allan Ph: 250-338-5811 / Fax: 250-338-5568 / Classified: 250-310-3535 A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

‘Real’ classroom issues get lost in din of old-school politics Teachers aren’t stupid people. They know they get a good wage to do an important job, a job that is difficult to do well, but one that can also offer a lot of personal satisfaction and fulfilment. They know they’ve got enviable job security, a retirement and benefits package that is hard to beat and significant opportunities for professional development and advancement. They know their time off equates to the gold standard of the working world. So when you read about the outrageous opening demands in their contract talks with the province, don’t make the mistake of thinking they’ve lost their collective minds. Instead, look at it as just another pseudo debate deflecting attention away from the real issue. Few of the teachers who welcomed your sons and daughters back to school this week are wanting to go on strike over expanded bereavement leaves. Many, however, are frustrated with a work environment they believe gets in the way of what’s best for your children. Unfortunately, instead of working together, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government fall into the trap of putting on the well-worn clothes of old-school union politics. They turn what should be a collaborative effort into an old-fashioned battle of us versus them. And in those old-school clothes, they argue about old-school issues with old-school results. Most rank-and-file teachers we talk to are not overly upset with bereavement leave and other typical “labour” issues. They are concerned about getting the proper tools to do the best job they can. Somehow, that message gets lost at the bargaining table. The real issue, the kid in the classroom, is forever paid lip service, but seldom served. — Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

Record Question of the Week This week: Seventy-three per cent said they are upset by Gordon Campbell being named to the Order of B.C. Next week: After the earthquake Sept. 9, are you taking steps to prepare for the next one? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. Th Pearl Ellis Gallery has The a roomier, brighter and more-accessible location fronting onto Comox Avenue thanks to a communityminded decision by Comox council.

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Don’t be vindictive and petty Dear editor, Firstly, Andrew Gower, thank you for organizing the car-free Sunday in the Valley. The amount of energy your team has spent on details for this event is astounding. Please ignore all the negative feedback in the newspaper. Our latest letter to the editor mentions the squeaky wheel gets the grease. I would like to think that the cantankerous people are the squeaky wheel and the rest of the Valley population should speak up. Another thank you to the communities of Courtenay and Cumberland who support the car-free proposal and subsequent closure. Please enjoy your day. I have been following the issue in the newspaper and have been very disappointed in our community. I believe that having a printed forum in which to offer your opinion does not allow you to be vindictive and petty. Would you say those same things directly to the person? People have been educated to the point where they should be able to present discussion without being argumentative. I am not seeing discussion on this subject — or even opinions; I am seeing malicious subjugation

of the Gower committee and the proposal and that is what is disappointing.. I believe car-free Sunday would be a great opportunity for all those people who own bicycles to ride on a road without fear of vehicular traffic; as opposed to the narrow bike lane that bike riders normally have or the narrow pathways throughout the Valley. For people who ride a lot these narrow spaces may not seem to be a hurdle but to those with lack of experience they are intimidating. Car-free Sunday is an opportunity for all levels of bike riders to be car(e) free. I also believe that there will be some inconvenience to the people who live directly on the closed streets. They, as Mr. Gower mentions, will be accommodated by volunteers who are available for the entire time of the closure to transport items or even, if absolutely necessary, to guide a vehicle through the closure. For the remaining drivers who do typically use those roads as part of their commutes there are alternate parallel unclosed routes that can be used instead. Have some faith in the organizational skills of Mr. Gower and his team; they are not inventing

the wheel on this one. Car-free days are an event that has been held in many locations previously and a protocol has been established. The car-free committee is aware of any problems from the previous experiences garnered by these communities. Those lessons learned have allowed for solutions to problems that have come up previously or may come up this time. In the end, let’s try to be adults on this one. Can we not use the same lessons that we give our children? The first one is about sharing – cars get that huge expensive expanse of roadway to themselves for 365 days a year. The biking community of the Valley would like a few hours of that time and the request does not seem unreasonable. The second lesson we give our children is about confrontation. It is never appropriate to demean your fellow humans over something as mundane as a street closure that will only last a few hours. Don’t sweat the small stuff, people. It will lower your stress level and lengthen your life Judy Morrison, expectancy. Comox

Stop, count your blessings in Comox Dear editor, Once again the council and residents of Comox are dealing with a contentious issue. There seems to be a controversy as to whether or not to have a car-free Sunday in Comox. Some people are very much against it. I am wondering if these very same people were the ones who were opposed to drive-thrus a short while ago. Or are the ones for a car-free event the ones who were in favour of allowing auto-

mobile access to services? If you advocated a car-free drive-thru, would they explode? Currently there’s a time-consuming debate as to whether or not there should be election signs allowed and where. Contrast this preoccupation to worldwide concerns to such things as terrorism, dictatorial regime changes, financial collapse of global economies, war and numerous other challenges and our “issues” are rather silly.

I am quite positive that millions worldwide would love to be so safe and secure to be able to bitch only about the HST or the price of gas. They should be so lucky. However, having said that, I would support a previous letter writer’s answer to his own question of “What’s next — a walking backwards Wednesday?” That would be awesome! Steve Hawkins, Comox

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THE COMOX VALLEY Cycling Coalition, including member Ed Schum, represents the interests of cyclists in the Comox Valley — including these ones who participated in the recent Century Ride For YANA. PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD

Cycling coalition does not demand Dear editor, I would like to set the record straight that we did not “have the gall to ask Courtenay City Council for a bridge specifically for cyclists.” Since the cycling coalition was formed about three years ago we have never gone to any local government demanding improvements for cycling. Instead we have worked with them to meet the challenges the Valley is facing in transportation with the rapid growth of our population and the everincreasing number of cars on our roads. It does not matter if we believe in the global problem of climate change or not. One only has to travel around our Valley, see the traffic congestion, hear the increased noise, and smell the exhaust fumes to realize that this is not good for our health, our environment and our lifestyle. We have reached a point where we can no longer keep up with traffic congestion by building more or wider roads. We have to encourage people to use other modes of transportation. No, we will not try to force

anyone to do this. There are enough people out there willing to do it if we make our roads safe enough for them. It has been proven in many cities around the world that the bicycle is the most cost effective tool to reduce the number of cars on roads. And this is not said just by cycling-oriented organizations. The Canadian Automobile Association organized and paid for a conference earlier this summer in Vancouver. The speakers at this event were traffic experts from all over North America and the topic was this very issue we are facing in our Valley. The message that came out of this conference was that the best way to eliminate/ reduce conflicts and confrontations between cyclists and drivers is by clearly identifying, or physically separating cycling lanes from car traffic. This also is the most cost effective way to increase capacity for cars on the roads. A win-win for everyone! And now back to the bridge. In the presentation to Courtenay council, we proposed that Courtenay build

a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists over the Courtenay River from the foot of Sixth Street to Simms Park. This is not a new idea as it was considered several times by various people over the last decade or so. An attractive bridge in this location would be an asset to Courtenay and a tourist attraction for many years to come. That it would also be a key link for any cycling network we may want to create in the Comox Valley is just a bonus. We have contacted the Timber Framers Guild (TFG) and laid the groundwork for them to take this project on. Projects done by the TFG have the habit of involving the whole community — local governments, businesses, professionals, tradespeople, local service clubs as well as individuals. They are also likely to bring the total cost of the project to well below of what it would cost if done by a regular contractor. I expect that we will hear a lot more about this project in the near future. Ed Schum, Comox Valley

Dear editor, I totally agree with Mr. Drake’s recent letter. I am one of those people he talks about — not represented and ignored by the majority of local politicians. I also live in Cumberland, and am very dissatisfied with the lack of accountability of the council. It’s been a matter of leadership by who can be the biggest bully, or the most arrogant. I particularly resent the paternalistic way in which the mayor treats his constituents, particularly those who disagree with him. We have been sold a bill of goods with the whole Trilogy/Cayet debacle. Not only that but I have been shocked by how we have caved in to senior governments who have forced us to sign on to a ridiculously expensive water and sewage scheme. I mean, who do they think we are? Some bottomless pit of money for their over-the-top plans? Instead of the millions of dollars that consultants would have us spend, how about investing that in lower-tech, environmentally appropriate solutions? Just imagine how many composting toilets and rainwater catchment systems could be bought with a mere fraction of what’s being pro-

posed. In the scramble to build a huge pipe that will discharge sewage into the ocean, we have lost a jewel – the highly acclaimed constructed wetland. I can only think that some overpriced consultants are laughing all the way to the bank. Whatever happened to common sense? If the Village were forced to be run like a fiscally prudent business, the majority of the present “managers” would be given their pink slips long ago. One of the few redeeming factors of Cumberland’s financial picture is that we really don’t have much money. We still have uneven streets and funky municipal buildings. Shiny new staff vehicles? Keep the old ones repaired. Village office too small? Reduce staff numbers so they fit into the present one. I am sure there are those that would like us to be like the spendthrift other municipalities. My suggestion: you pay for it. Don’t ask me to subsidize you. I say that we should vote for those that offer both common sense and financial responsibility in the upcoming elections. Joe Leyton, Cumberland

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Call averted Comox tieup Dear editor, thoroughfares between Re: Comox resident Courtenay and Comox losing sleep â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and hatmeant that Town couning it. cil had to balance public Town council was interest in traffic flow well aware of and safety the concerns against the prithat could be vate interest of raised as a a good nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s result of nightsleep. time work in Now, the the vicinity work has been of this project substantially before they completed in a approved an timely manner exemption to and another PAUL IVES the noise bylaw. piece of Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s It is unfortunate that infrastructure has been some residents were upgraded before the fall kept awake during this and winter rains could work, but the fact that create potholes on this this work was required very important stretch to alleviate what would of Guthrie Road. Mayor Paul Ives, be an incredible traffic Comox tieup on one of the main

Dear editor, My wife and I just recently took up geocaching and rediscovered camping (after having camped in many different ways over the years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; backpacking, tenting, truck camper, etc.) We are retired, live in Powell River, and decided to explore the many lakes and forestry campsites in the Campbell Lake area. Most of the sites we found were full since it was Thursday before the Labour Day Weekend, but eventually we found a site on the Lower Campbell Lake Road that had a spot open just a short walk to the lake. As we were getting ready to set up camp, another camper was loading his kayak on the other side of the road, which was lakeside, told us we could have his site. Since it was a beautiful site, we took him up on his offer, and pitched our tent there. Granted, he did warn us that the people on one side had been noisy the night before, and later found out that the people on the other side of us had complained to them about the noise that their teenagers had made until 3 in the morning.

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During the afternoon, everything went quite well until we saw about eight teenagers take off on a zodiac by themselves. Most of them were not wearing life jackets, and we both guessed that the oldest was no more than 14, while the parents floated on inflatables around the shore drinking. Having worked as a lifeguard and water safety instructor, I was not impressed, but we said nothing. Several hours later, the teens arrived back, and their campsite erupted into an extremely loud yelling conversation for an extended period of time until the teens decided to slide (in the dark) down an already

very steep eroding bank by the side of the road leading down to the campsites, screaming and yelling as they did so. There was one parent (woman) there, whose voice carried above all of the other parents. I had never heard the term before, but my wife said to me that she has the voice of a fishwife. One of the other parents said to her, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where are the kids?â&#x20AC;? The fishwife said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are teenagers; they know what they are doing.â&#x20AC;? One parent meekly said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.â&#x20AC;? The fishwife quickly brushed that comment off and continued her conversation in volumes that

could be heard through most of the campground. The sign in the campground clearly stated: 1. Respect other campers. 2. Keep noise to a minimum at all times. 3, Quiet time hours are ... etc. This should not have to be explained to parents and adults! The next day, we packed up and left. I hope that this letter is read by those at that campground. I am sending this letter to you because it was very obvious from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;fishwifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;? conversation that she lives in the Comox Valley. Willy Jorgensen, Powell River

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Car free does work Dear editor, How many of the people that drive regularly down a street to shop in one or two stores are aware of what all the stores and businesses in that street have to offer? Few of them. A car-free Sunday is therefore the best opportunity for all the businesses in that street to be discovered by lots of potential customers. Car-free Sunday in many countries is when a relatively wide area of a town is off-limits to cars, either once a year or once a month, depending on the town. Paradoxically, carfree Sundays came well after major shopping streets became car-free year round, first in Copenhagen and Munich in the 1960s, then in many towns in Western Europe from the 1970s on. Since then, yearround pedestrian shopping streets have opened in thousands of towns, big and small, around the world. Many of the pedestrian shopping areas I have seen in several countries have been open for so long that young adults have always known them. Best wishes for a happy celebration on Sept. 25. J-L Brussac, Coquitlam

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Business group in city showing leadership Dear editor, I think we should all say hats off — no, hats off isn’t enough; we should offer our sincerest appreciation and respect to our Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association for their caring, responsible and statesmanly response to the issue of the CVRD’s plans for a homeless shelter in downtown Courtenay. What a wonderful example of community leadership they have

given us in being able to reevaluate their initial opposition and on more thorough examination — recognize that “helping the homeless is a moral and responsible initiative,” and go on to commend our civic leaders for their leadership. Speaking for many in our community, I respectfully commend the DCBIA for their leadership in working to bring our community together around

this issue. It saddens me greatly to read of civic leaders like Manno Theos whose letter to your paper seems to be firing — Wild Weststyle — in any and all directions in hopes of hitting something somewhere that would directly or indirectly thwart the construction of a homeless shelter on the CVRD property. I recently spoke to a public health professional who said the

Awaiting canine decision Dear editor, More than 60 days ago, I appeared before a meeting of Comox council with a request that at least one municipal park be designated as an off-leash area where I could legally throw a ball for my dog. I am asking that a decision be made before the end of another 60 days. I have read letters in the local paper from many different supporters and one big NIMBY.

I will again point out that we have specialized facilities for all types of activities in our township. An off-leash park can only encourage more people to get outside and have some fun with their dogs. D.S. (Scotty) Campbell, Comox Editor’s note: Mayor Paul Ives responds: “Thanks for your e-mail Mr. Campbell. Since we haven’t had any regularly scheduled council committee of the whole meet-

ings during July and August, we weren’t able to hear from staff on your request. I would anticipate that we will be getting a report from staff in September or October regarding your request. In the meantime, we will be sending out our quarterly newsletter to residents later on this week, which will contain a request for any further feedback/comments on this issue to be submitted through Town hall.”

most effective (cost effective as well) treatment for mental illness among the homeless is (not too surprisingly) a warm, dry, secure place to live. Indeed, while Theos cries about costs, studies nationally and internationally amply demonstrate that providing the homeless with a dry, warm, secure place to live is the most effective way of bringing down the costs of homelessness. The provision of supportive housing substantially reduces the burden on hospitals, psychiatric care, police, jails and emergency services. The actual costs vary, but the pattern is clear: homelessness is expensive, and substantial broad cost savings of 40 per cent have been achieved by investing in secure — not just overnight

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in extreme weather — housing for the homeless. And the value is much more than the dollars of cost savings. What is the value of saving the life of a per-

son from pneumonia or hypothermia? What is the value of being able to say that —regardless of the failings and imperfections of others — we did our part? I can only hope — come the civic elections — a flood tide of Courtenay citizens will stand with our downtown business community and the goodwill of people all over the Comox Valley in recognizing that this “helping the homeless is a moral and responsible initiative” and needs to be respected by our civic leaders as well. Norm Reynolds, Courtenay

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MacEachern was brought to Canada as a homechild in 1922. He never spoke about the sisSecrets. If you dig deep enough, ter, Katie, he left behind. When every family has them. MacEachern suffers a stroke, the Events, topics or people that long-kept secret is revealed and aren’t talked about or acknowl- his family learns about their missedged. Sometimes the secrets are ing relative for the first time. buried so deep they simply dis“It’s a complex play,” says appear. And sometimes they’re Stephanson. “The characters go revealed in surprising ways. through the process of discoverBetween 1860 and 1948 more ing, working through and resolvthan 80,000 children were brought ing this mystery they never knew to Canada in offiabout. It’s a hiscially sanctioned torical study of a child migration sad situation but The characters programs. Some the characters are were treated well; go through the very lively and others lived like process of discovering, contemporary.” indentured ser- working through and “What fascinates vants. me the continresolving this mystery ual is unravelling It’s estimated that one out of they never knew and un-layering every 12 Canadi- about. of masks and proans is a descendant Ross Stephanson tections that have of a homechild. But been in place for because many of years,” continues these youngsters were ashamed Ross. “It’s a very well researched of their past, many people know play and despite the topic, is filled little or nothing about their par- with joy and laughter.” ent or grandparent’s background. Two cast members, Gail Lim“Homechild is a slice of Cana- ber and Wendy Morin, are descendian history that not everyone dants of people in the homechild is aware of,” says director Ross program. They will share their Stephanson. “It’s a story about stories after the Oct. 2 matinee immigrants overcoming obstacles and members of the audience will and a family discovering elements be invited to do so as well. of its past.” CLT has also created a blog Courtenay Little Theatre pres- at www.courtenaylittletheatre. ents the play at the Sid Williams wordpress.com to discuss ideas, Theatre Sept. 30 and Oct. 6, 7 thoughts and memories of relaand 8 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. tives that were brought to Canada matinee Oct. 2. under the homechild program. Playwright Joan MacLeod will “As always, rehearsal time is be present on opening night and limited but the entire cast has will host a question-and-answer been exceptionally well-prepared session after the show. 2010 was right from the beginning,” says The Year of the British Homechild Stephanson. in Canada. “There’s been a real stirring of The story revolves around wonderings and discoveries as we retired dairy farmer Alistair dive deeper into the pool of posMacEachern. Now in his 80s, sibilities for each character. And Record Arts

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DIRECTOR ROSS STEPHANSON works with actors in Homechild, Courtenay Little Theatre’s season opener. PHOTO BY TERRY PENNEY Courtenay Little Theatre’s skilled technical crew is so supportive.” The cast of eight is a blend of seasoned and new-to-theatre performers. Although most of the characters are mature, nine-year old Monique Collins plays the young Katie left behind in Scotland. “Monique is very focused and professional,” notes Stephanson. “And the way she draws on her emotional bank account is quite amazing.” As a director, Stephanson says his goal is to “affect the audience through telling a story and to make the characters so real and truthful that people leave the theatre feeling entertained, informed

or educated.” He was introduced to theatre when he played a tree in a kindergarten production. “As a kid I enjoyed entertaining people even though being on stage scared the wits out of me. I love the magical transformations into character, of its ancient roots in the earliest days of humans sharing stories around a fire and of its incredible power to influence people’s thoughts, feelings and even actions.” Stephanson and his wife moved to the Comox Valley in 2004. Before then he taught (mostly drama) at secondary schools in various locations in B.C. and Alberta for 20 years and was a

school counsellor for 10. During that time he produced the awardwinning anti-bullying video Pin the Name on The Bully. On stage he’s preformed in many productions for Vancouver’s Arts Club theatre, the Langley Playhouse, Courtenay Little Theatre, TheatreWorks and other companies. He’s also won numerous awards for Best Actor. Stephanson’s film and TV credits include CBC TV’s production The Homecoming, Columbia Pictures Elliot Boy, Sea Hunt and other productions. Tickets for Homechild, $18 for evening performances and $15 for the matinee, are available at the Sid Williams Theatre.

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Amiable, engaging players in morning music series Sarah Hagen has invited some of her favourites to play at the Sid Mattina Musica (Italian for Morning Music) returns for a spectacular second season to the Comox Valley. The classical music series, hosted by pianist Sarah Hagen, takes place on Monday mornings at the Sid. Before each concert, all patrons are warmly invited to meet in the lobby for a cup of tea or coffee, and perhaps even steal a quick word with the artists. Hagen has invited some of her favourite musical personalities to the stage, each known for being amiable and engaging. The artists will offer insights into their own experiences with the music and likely share some scandalous tidbit about the composer. The series opens with Laura Karney on oboe and English horn in a program that includes the exquisite sonata for oboe and piano by Camille Saint-Saëns. Currently residing in Barcelona, Karney’s freelance career has so far spanned 13 countries across three continents. Karney has worked with Alarm Will Sound, Cosmopolitan City Orchestra, Peconic Chamber Orchestra, Britten Sinfonia, the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra, the Südwestdeutsche Philharmonie Konstanz and the Orquesta de Valencia in Spain. The second concert features violinist Sharon Stanis, known for her exuberant performances and enthusiastic collaboration. As a co-founder of the Lafayette String Quartet, she tours extensively in North America and Europe and has appeared as soloist with the Victoria Symphony and the Palm Court Orchestra. This program will include the works by

CORRECTION Dang. We messed up the day for the Everybody Needs Somebody Musical fundraiser to benefit St. Joseph’s Hospital. The event, which includes local musicians Todd Butler, the Heart Strings and others, happens this Sunday (Sept. 18), not Saturday, as we said.

with Ariel Barnes, considered by many to be one of Canada’s finest cellists. Barnes enjoys a diverse career as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician, with critics raving about his “luscious tone” and “dazzling technique.” He is currently principal cello of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra and a member of both the Turning Point Ensemble and the National Broadcast Orchestra. This finale concert will feature sonatas by Debussy and Beethoven, which display the breathtak-

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ROXANNE POTVIN RETURNS to the Comox Valley for a Sept. 23 date at Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garage.

Potvinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music evolving For fans of Roxanne Potvin, the Juno Award-nominated Montreal based singersongwriter, two years might seem like an unbearably long time between albums, but just one spin through the songs on Play will be more than enough to convince them that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been worth the wait. Back in 2009, after wailing around the blues for her past four albums Roxanne decided it was time to pull back and reassess what sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been doing. At first, she felt boxed in by her own expectations, but once she managed to shake free of them and started to enjoy playing music for the simple joy of it again, magical things began to happen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I started out, I was heavily influenced by blues, soul and R and B and that was reflected on my first two albums. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The third album started showing shifts in direction as I explored further. I love listening to that kind of music, but if I was still only writing bluesbased songs, I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be honest with myself because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not exclusively where Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m at anymore. Writing for this album gave me confidence to do something different.â&#x20AC;? Potvin continues, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had been listening to all different types of music and learning to approach writing as a discipline. I found myself going back to the Beatles and Beck. They were so great at writing songs like Happiness is a Warm Gun with bizarre imagery and word associations.â&#x20AC;? Taking a cue from these artists, the cinematic film noir narrative of Coral Reef Fishes and the poignant reminiscence of Sea Shells are both standout tracks on Play and are certain-

ly amongst the finest songs Potvin has ever written. Roxanne was happy with her routine of playing and writing songs with no specific outcome in mind when fate intervened. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been playing live at all when I was invited to open up for a friend on a short European tour. I had a blast and that started me thinking about recording again, when an e-mail came from Steve Dawson who runs the Black Hen label out of Vancouver. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d played a gig together in 2006 and we had talked about doing some recording, so the timing couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been better.â&#x20AC;? That was last April. A flurry of activity followed as a reinvigorated Roxanne flew into high gear to finish off a bunch of new songs before heading out to Vancouver to hook up

with Dawson. Over the next five days, Potvin, Dawson and his crack session band consisting of Geoff Hicks (drums), Chris Gestrin (keys) and Keith Lowe (bass) recorded an old school album live off the floor. Looking back, it was the most comfortable experience of Roxanneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s professional life. With Play, Roxanne Potvin has achieved something that few artists ever succeed in doing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expanded her style and grown as an artist while still keeping the grit and authenticity that is so appealing about her music. Potvin visits Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garage on Sept. 23. The kitchen opens at 6:30 p.m. The show starts at 8:30. $10 advance tickets are available at Bop City Records. For details, visit www.joeson5th.ca. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garage

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Flying Canoe hosts Dooker Dooker, a fixture in the Victoria music scene since the late ‘80s is playing at the Flying Canoe West Coast Pub this Saturday. Dooker is one of the bands which has been created by Mike Demers. His original project, Jho Nek Bhone, toured Canada several times playing at colleges and clubs across the country. Some of his original recording can be found at his website www. mikedemersmusic.com. For the past several years Mike has been playing with a variety of cover bands including the favourite ‘80s band Nuvo Wavo, lately the Politics of Dancing and Sets in the City. This summer found him playing Matt Johnson from 54-40 in Matt’s cover band Run for Cover filling in for their Vancouver base guitarist. He also played a twice-weekly house gig at Haro’s in the Sidney Pier Hotel in Sidney (with Tom Watson from the Timebenders). You can find him playing at Victoria venues such as the Irish Times, the Bard and Banker and the Canoe Club. Mike also played several shows this summer on Salt Spring Island and is looking forward to adding the Flying Canoe West Coast Pub to his list of great Vancouver Island venues. Mike will be joined by Thomas Kinzel on keyboards, who has quickly become one of the most sought-after players in Victoria. Dana Tower, who recently toured with Jessica Stuart through Western Canada, joins Dooker on drums. These three musicians will bring you a wide variety of music from the Beatles and Rolling Stones through to Coldplay and The Black Keys. The show starts at 9 p.m., no cover. — Flying Canoe West Coast Pub

Champs-Elysees and visits to the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and Versailles. Emphasis will be placed on early evening and night time photography. Itineraries, costs and registration are available online at www.

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STATE OF SHOCK plays The Avalanche with special guests Desert Merc and Fighting for Yesterday. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 plus surcharge in advance at The Avalanche (275 Eighth St. in Courtenay), Bop City Records, Black Rose Tattoo or www.clubzone.com or $20 at the door. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY opening 7-9 p.m. A Releasing Breath — artwork by Sara Vipond and Joel D. The Significant Dream Project guest curator: Cathy Stoyko. FMI: 250-338-6211. KYPRIOS & THE CHAPERONES live at The Waverley Hotel. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance from Bop City, The Waverley and by phone at 250-336-8322 or $15 at the door. FORBIDDEN JAZZ live music

at The Zocalo Café, starting at 7:30 p.m. GEOFFREY LUNDSTROM plays The Flying Canoe West Coast Pub from 9 p.m. to close. No cover. SATELLITE PARK performs at The Griffin Pub at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17 MINDIL BEACH MARKETS with opening act Run River at The Bridge Lounge, starting at 9 p.m. DOOKER plays at Flying Canoe West Coast Pub. Show starts at 9 p.m. No cover.

Sunday, Sept. 18 NEIL HAVERS and ANDY MacDOUGALL display their artistry and screen printing, respectively, at Blue Moon Estate Winery, 1 to 4 p.m. at Natures Way Farm (4905 Darcy Rd. just north of Courtenay). FMI: www. bluemoonwinery.ca or 250338-9765.

Monday, Sept. 19 LAURA KARNEY opens the Mattina Musica classical series at Sid Williams Theatre. Coffee, tea and conversation starts at 10 a.m., music at 10:30. FMI: www. sidwilliamstheatre.com or 250-338-2430.

Tuesday, Sept. 20 COURTENAY LITTLE THEATRE presents Remembering Sid Williams, featuring Art Collins and Gail Limber – some songs and skits to remember this wonderful entertainer on the 20th anniversary of his death. There will also be a brief meeting and a scene from the coming production of Homechild by Joan MacLeod. Doors open at 7 p.m., action at 7.30 p.m. at the CLT rehearsal space on McPhee Avenue at 17th Street in Courtenay, behind JET-FM.

Wednesday, Sept. 21 HAROLD MACY reads from his book The Four-Storey Forest, 7:30 p.m. at Courtenay and District Museum. Free admission. Book signing to follow. FMI: 250-3340686.

Thursday, Sept. 23 ROXANNE POTVIN at Joe’s Garage. Kitchen opens at 6:30 p.m., show at 8:30. Advance tickets at Bop City Records. FMI: visit www. joeson5th.ca. ERICA SIGURDSON headlines during Comedy Night at the Avalanche Bar and Grill. Laughter starts at 9 p.m. FMI: www.avalanchebar.ca.

Friday, Sept. 24 THE ODDS and GRAPES OF WRATH play at Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 250-338-2430 or visit www.sidwilliamstheatre. com.

Sunday, Sept. 25 HOLLERADO and YOUNG RIVAL play the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland. Doors opens at 9:30 p.m. Tickets at Bop City, the Waverley and by phone at 250-336-8322. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY presents Toronto International Film Festival movie Submarine at the Rialto Cinema, 5 p.m. Tickets at CVAG gift shop. FMI: 250338-6211.

Wednesday, Sept. 28 GARNET ROGERS at Cumberland United Church. doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8. Tickets $20 at door or $20 advance at Bop City, Tarbells and at store@cumberlandvillageworks.com.

Thursday, Sept. 29 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY Team Trivia Challenge! Eight people per team. Brainiacs, we want you! 7 p.m. game start hosted by Martin Hagarty. FMI: 250-338-6211.

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Film series resumes with offbeat edge TOKYOTO Based on Joe Dunthorne’s acclaimed novel, Submarine is a captivating coming-ofage story with an offbeat edge. Fifteen-year-old Oliver Tate (Craig Roberts, Jane Eyre) is a consummate anti-hero, as sardonic and self-obsessed as any postmodern Holden Caulfield, and Roberts plays the role with the necessary cocktail of stubborn egotism and gangly unease. Oliver has two big ambitions: to save his parents’ marriage via carefully plotted intervention and to lose his virginity before his next birthday. His love interest Jordana (a spirited performance by newcomer Yasmin Paige) is refreshingly complicated; a self-professed

CRAIG ROBERTS PLAYS a disaffected 15-year-old teen in Submarine, the next instalment of the Comox Valley Art Gallery’s fall film series. pyromaniac, she supervises Oliver’s journal writing — especially the bits about her. When necessary, she orders him to cross things out. A crowd favourite at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival, Submarine is an absolute delight. Full of surprises and amaz-

ingly affecting, this is a film to fall in love with. Writer-director Richard Ayoade is already a rising star in the United Kingdom, and the film’s wry comedy and dead-on observations have found a new canvas for the view of flawed youth. The remaining lineup for

Comedian has many fans Since entering the standup scene in the summer of 2000, Erica Sigurdson has been unstoppable and will be the headliner for this month’s Comedy Night at the Avalanche Bar and Grill. Her charm, wit and hilarious standup comedy have won her fans across North America as well as the respect of her peers and interest from industry. In the past year and a half, Erica has performed at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, written for a Comedy Network pilot, taped her own Comedy Now special, written and performed numerous times for CBC Radio and XFM radio and most notably was one of two writers for the 21st annual Gemini Awards, aired on Global Television, for which she won a Leo Award for Best Screenwriting in a Comedy. In 2007, Erica was nominated for a Cana-

the CVAG/TIFF Fall Film Series has been confirmed: Submarine — Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. Director: Richard Ayoade. Cast: Craig Roberts, Sally Hawkins, Yasmin Paige, Year: 2011, Genre: Drama/Comedy, Country: U.K., Language: English. Sarah’s Key — Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. Director: Gilles Paquet-Brenner. Cast: Kristin Scott Thomas, Melusine Mayance, Year: 2011, Genre: Drama, Country: France, Language: French (w. subtitles). Life Above All — Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. Director: Oliver Schmitz. Cast:

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The Odds will be in our favour next weekend Canuck quartet from 1990s back together and on the road Lindsay Chung Record Staff

Maybe you can’t get tunes like Eat My Brain and Someone Who’s Cool out of your head. Perhaps you’ve found yourself humming along to the Corner Gas theme song. Or maybe you’ve seen those four bearded guys in Canucks’ jerseys playing with guests such as Elvis Costello and Randy Bachman at playoff games in Vancouver. If so, then you know the Odds, a power pop group from Vancouver that had a number of hit songs in the 1990s, took a hiatus in 1999 and came back together in 2007. After a busy summer performing throughout Western Canada, the Odds are coming to Courtenay on Sept. 24 to play the Sid Williams Theatre Season Rock Concert Opener with the Grapes of Wrath. The Odds started playing together again about four years ago. “It’s taken a bit of time for people to realize we’re there again,” said singer and guitarist Craig Northey. “It’s starting to feel like people are getting to know we’re there and that it’s fun to watch us.” Being the Vancouver Canucks’ house band during the playoffs certainly hasn’t hurt that. “They associate it with something fun and good — unless they hate the Canucks; it doesn’t help us in Calgary,” said Northey. “It’s interesting playing to 14,000 people a night twice a week in your own hometown. Hopefully we’ll do it again this year.” Northey, Doug Elliott,

THE ODDS — FROM left, Pat Steward, Murray Atkinson, Craig Northey and Doug Elliott — are playing the Sid Williams Theatre Sept. 24 with the Grapes of Wrath. PHOTO SUBMITTED Steven Drake and Paul Brennan came together in Vancouver in 1987 and formed the Odds. After working the bar circuit, the band headed to L.A. and signed a major label deal with Zoo Entertainment. They released their self-produced debut, Neopolitan, in 1991. After Brennan’s departure in 1995, Elliott invited his longtime friend — and former Bryan Adams drummer — Pat Steward into the band. The Odds took a hiatus in 1999, but Elliott, Steward and Northey kept playing together and working on different projects. They collaborated on projects by Strippers Union with Rob Baker of the Tragically Hip, Northey Valen-

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Craig Northey zuela with Jesse Valenzuela of the Gin Blossoms, several Colin James albums, session work for Jeremy Fisher, Matthew Good and Payolas, two feature film scores and the themes for CTV’s hit show Corner Gas, while Northey released a solo album called Giddy Up. The Barenaked Ladies invited Northey, Steward and Elliott to play with them on a Caribbean concert cruise. The name Odds had lapsed, and they decided to call themselves The

New Odds. “We thought that was very Spinal Tap and thought it was a good joke,” said Northey. The New Odds started thinking they could use another guitar, and Ladysmith’s Murray Atkinson came on board. Steward and Elliott were playing with Atkinson in Vancouver, and Northey had seen the band and met Atkinson. The New Odds invited Atkinson to play with them on the cruise, and he’s been with the band ever since.

“As soon as he was playing, we realized he’s one of us,” said Northey. The New Odds released their “debut” album, Cheerleader, in 2008. Northey says they’re all really happy where they are today. “We love playing with everyone, and this is what we all feel we were born to do,” he said. “We’re all best friends, and we get along really well. We have Murray, who’s really fresh blood and maybe experiencing things for the first time that maybe we’ve done 100 times.” The Odds, who are working on a new album, have toured and performed with many incredible musicians, and those experiences have had a lasting impact on

Northey. When he was younger, Northey was a guitar tech with Barney Bentall, and he considers Bentall a big mentor. “He was somebody who really taught me a lot about how to write songs, how to take care of yourself and how to handle a crowd and so much of how to take everything with a grain of salt,” he said. In 1991, the Odds backed up Warren Zevon on his Mr. Bad Example tour. “He really taught us a lot at a point where we’d just had our first big record on a big record label, and our eyes were wide open and we were heading into this great, big world,” said Northey. Northey has learned a lot about performing from Colin James. “You learn how important every note is and how much you have to put in every night to make sure it’s something special for the audience and for you,” he said. Northey is always learning — from the bands with which the Odds tour and from the people with whom he collaborates. He hopes that if bands working with the Odds learn something from them, it’s that music is fun. “I hope they take away the joy, that you should be finding something in it that enriches your life, and don’t take yourself too seriously,” he said. “We have such a dark sense of humour; in the face of everything that goes wrong, we tend to find what’s funny in it. I hope other bands we meet take away the idea that you can have fun doing this for a long time.” The Sid Williams Theatre Season Rock Concert Opener is Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 250338-2430 or visit www.sidwilliamstheatre.com. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

‘Insanely catchy and energetic guitar pop’ from band You can hear its ‘raging hooks and riffs’ at Waverley Hotel Two years ago, Hollerado was the band everyone was talking about at SXSW, an annual music, film, and interactive conference and festival held in Austin. The four-man band might have you talking about an appearance Sept. 25 at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland. Hollerado is four friends that grew up on the same street in tiny Manotick, Ont. They’ve also become one of the most lovable groups

on the planet thanks to insanely catchy and energetic guitar pop, boundless creativity and a relentless DIY approach. Hollerado has also gained international recognition through tours of China and South America and has earned its stripes by gigging Jack White’s The Dead Weather, Weezer, The Black Lips, Girl Talk, Andrew W.K., Titus Andronicus and others. Hollerado’s songs combine the melody and energy of ‘90s Weezer and Supergrass with the irreverent wit of Stephen Malkmus and their shows that have been described as elementary school recess with beer and piatas and acid at a

house party. Their ground-breaking debut is jam-packed with crazy-catchy melodies, raging hooks and riffs that will stay with you forever. Record In A Bag is fun, infectious and an instant classic. This show will rock out the Waverley so come early to check out Young Rival. Tickets cost $12 in advance at Bop City, the Waverley and by phone at 250-336-8322, or you can pay $15 at the door, which opens at 9:30 p.m. For more about the bands, visit www.hollerado. com and www.youngrival. com. — Cumberland Village Works

A BAND FROM small-town Ontario, Hollerado is turning heads and is headed to Cumberland for a Sept. 25 date.

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ON A TRIP back east, Bob and Marj Bouck took us along to Greenwood, Nova Scotia.

JO-ANNE O’TOOLE TOOK us along when she visited the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus, Turkey.

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

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From Babylon to smartphones in this museum John Keyes, Anne Garber

considered the world’s first computer. There’s an exact replica of the Gutenberg press (plus a page from an authentic Oxford bible of A.D. 1235); part of an 18thcentury weaving loom, which Keremedjiev says demonstrates “the fundamentals of software;” artifacts from the laboratory of Thomas Edison; and numerous documents bearing the penmanship of such pioneers as Samuel Morse and Alessandro Volta (inventor of the electric battery), among many others. Naturally, there’s an extensive array of “firsts,” like the first video game, the first portable phone and the first personal computer — all of which appear gigantic next to today’s models. As Keremedjiev explains, each of them seem impossibly quaint yet mind-bogglingly significant. Take the original Apollo Moon Mission Guidance Computer, a hefty piece on semipermanent loan from the Smithsonian. The audio chip that sings Happy Birthday in a Hallmark greeting card has the same processing capacity as this machine (two kilobytes of RAM), which put men on the moon.

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BOZEMAN, Mont. — As every diehard Star Trek fan knows, Bozeman was the site of the first contact between humans and Vulcans, but you don’t have to be a Trekkie to find a reason to visit this charming college town on the high plains of the American West. If you have ever used a telephone, played a video game, used a PC or even a typewriter, read a book, or simply been intrigued by the remarkable history of the information age, you’ll want to make time for a visit to the American Computer Museum. Formerly named Compuseum, the American Computer Museum has recently been expanded and relocated to a standalone building in a bland commercial park on the south side of town near Montana State University. Surrounded by identical buildings occupied by lawyers, chiropractors, real estate agents and the like, and without any sort of eyecatching signage, the museum is easy to miss. You must persevere. It’s a fascinating place to spend a couple of hours. The museum is the brainchild of Dr. George Keremedjiev, a specialist in robotics and artificial intelligence whose primary job takes him around the world to help companies automate their factories. He has two paid staff who can guide you through the 185square-metre museum,

GEORGE KEREMEDJIEV DISPLAYS the original Apollo moon mission guidance computer. The computer that put men on the moon has the same processing capacity (2KB of RAM) as the audio chip in a Hallmark greeting card that sings Happy Birthday. ANNE GARBER/MERIDIAN WRITERS’ GROUP

but if it’s your lucky day he’ll be there to take you through himself. The museum is clearly his labour of love. Keremedjiev has assembled a vast collection, of which only six per cent is on display at any given time, and it has been cleverly structured to begin in the present and work backwards. The tour’s timeline

starts with today’s smartphones and ends up in Babylon some 4,000 years ago, and down this long and winding information highway are numerous opportunities to consider the myriad innovations that changed the world. There’s a reconstruction of the Antikythera mechanism (from Rhodes, circa 87 B.C.),

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in this race, whether as a sponsor, volunteer or racer,’’ says Tasaka. ‘’Mostly, I love that MOMAR has helped, even a little bit, in getting so many locals out to enjoy the beauty and adventure in their own backyard.’’ Comox Valley participants will be joined by racers from Alberta, Ontario, Washington State, all over B.C. and from as far away as Spain. Final plans are being

MANY RUGGED CHALLENGES await participants in the upcoming MOMAR in Cumberland. PHOTO BY DAVID SILVER

made for this year’s race course. ‘’We found some great new terrain that will be in the race – even most of the locals will be very surprised,’’ says Tasaka. According to Cumberland’s Sarah Seads, owner of ELM Health, surprises during a MOMAR are the norm. ‘’On race day I am expecting the unexpected as usual,’’ says Seads. ‘’I try not to anticipate the course layout too much because chances are it will be completely different from what I imagine. In previous years it has been an awesome mix of Cumberland’s best single track and as long as there is more of that we will all be grinning from start to finish at this year’s race.’’ In addition to their typical 50 km sprint race, MOMAR offers a short course that will provide less seasoned racers with an opportunity to participate in a world-class adventure race. Both the enduro (50 km) course and short (30 km) course will include mountain biking, kayaking, trail running, orienteering, and bushwhacking. MOMAR organizers are still looking for some volunteers to assist with the coordination of this event. All volunteers receive a MOMAR T-shirt, entry to the infamous post-race dinner and party and the thrill of experiencing adventure racing up close. For information on volunteering, contact elaine@mindovermountain.com. Participating in a MOMAR, either as a racer or volunteer, also means you’ll be supporting MOMAR’s official charity, the Makea-Wish Foundation. More information is available at www.mindovermountain. com/momar or call 1-866912-3331.

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Tennis rally set for Lewis courts A tennis rally called To Serve, Play and Love... Tennis the Game for Life goes rain or shine Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lewis Park courts in Courtenay. “(As part of Canada’s second annual Sports Day), we will rally together to show our community that tennis is a great way to get active which will benefit everyone on many levels,” said event organizer Brenda Dean. “Physical activity promotes wellness which in turn will enable us to serve, play and love.” There will be racquets and balls available for

YOUNG PLAYERS AS well as not-so-young are welcome to a tennis rally this PHOTO SUBMITTED Saturday at the Lewis Park courts. people (of all ages and abilities) to try the game and a radar gun to time serves. Former professional

players Nick Coutts and Patrick Flint and former NCAA Div. 1 players Eddie Yang and Peter Davis will play an exhibition match

at 10 a.m. For more information, call Dean at In Your Court Tennis & Fitness Academy at 250-334-4014.

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Mariners, Outlaws win slo-pitch titles The Mariners dropped their final game 11-7 to the Heaters but still captured first place in Tier 1 of the Men’s Slo-Pitch League over the hard-charging Watson & Ash Grabbers. In action last week, the Grabbers got by Seeco Slammers 6-5 and won easily 13-3 over Fishers Island Adventures to fall one point behind the Mariners. The Heaters played to a 17-17 tie with Supreme Convenience Holdups to take third place. Applesauced lost 9-7 to the Mariners and were surprised 13-12 by the Holdups. Smokin Woodys downed the Slammers 13-8.

In Tier 2, the Outlaws and the West Coast Grinders both finished the season in first place with identical records but the Outlaws, by virtue of a pair of wins over the Grinders during the season, captured the title. The Outlaws finished their season with a 19-15 victory over the Coco Loco’s and just squeaked by Merit Home Furniture Cruisers 23-22. The Grinders took down Madman Mckay Jays 17-10 and destroyed the Ballers 20-7 in their final games. Cleveland Steamers bounced the Ballers 18-6 and stopped the Jays 13-10 to finish in third spot.

Masters drop season opener The Comox Valley 35+ Masters soccer team opened the season in Powell River on the weekend, dropping a closely contested game 5-3. The home team scored an early goal under the scorching sun and from that point on the CV Masters were playing catch up. Pat Bell tallied on a beautiful corner kick by Ron Quilter to start a second-half comeback push with Ryan Thir popping in a beautiful late game goal to make it 4-3. Powell River answered back with only a couple of minutes left to put the game out of reach. Andrew Barnie made a few great saves in the game to keep the CV Masters in it and had little chance on most of the goals that got past him. Overall it was a won-

derful day of soccer and the host Powell River team, deserving of the win, also provided an excellent post-game gathering at their club-

house. The 35+ Masters will next host games against Qualicum and Campbell River on Sept. 24 and 25.

CADORA show set It’s show time again. Join Courtenay CADORA on Sept. 18 for the Fall Finale Dressage Show at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. It starts early and runs all day with riders of all ages competing for High Point Awards in all levels from walk-trot, training, and first through third. The Courtenay CADORA Drill Team will also be giving a show during the mid-day break. Between 8-10 horse/rider teams will perform dressage movements to music. Led by Lorna White the team has had a busy year performing in Duncan, Nanaimo and at the Comox Valley Exhibition. “Sponsored by Black Creek Farm & Feed, Brazen Sportswear, Country Lane Stables, GreenHawk Vancouver Island, Joint Physiotherapy, South Country Feed, Quinnwood Farms, Vancouver Island Enterprises, VanIsle Veterinary Clinic, and Zellers Courtenay, the show will be a great day for horsing around. Hope to see you there,” an event spokesperson said.

GUEST RIDER BARISTA ~ Wednesday, Sept. 21st, 9-11am, Serious Coffee, Courtenay Come get your daily fix form Tour de Rock rider James Matsuda!

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

SERIOUS COFFEE BEAN DRIVE ~ Happening now until October 7th Look for your favourite rider’s picture on bags of coffee beans at all 26 locations on Vancouver Island $2 from each 1lb bag will be donated to Tour de Rock

Contact North Vancouver Island Community Fundraising Co-ordinator, Patti Mertz Cell: 250.218.7158 ~ Email: pmertz@bc.cancer.ca visit us on: www.facebook.com/CopsforCancerBC OR follow us on twitter: @cancersocietybc and mention #CopsforCancerBC www.tourderock.ca OR text FIGHT to 45678 to make a $5 donation* *terms at mobilegiving.ca

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Standings as of Sept. 11 North Division Team GP W L OTL T PTS GF GA Comox Valley Gl. Kings 2 0 0 0 0 4 8 3 Campbell River Storm 2 0 2 0 0 0 4 8 Oceanside Generals 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 13 South Division Team GP W L OTL T PTS GF GA Victoria Cougars 2 2 0 0 0 4 13 1 Kerry Park Islanders 2 2 0 0 0 4 11 9 Saanich Braves 2 1 1 0 0 2 10 9 Peninsula Panthers 2 0 2 0 0 0 3 8 Sept. 9 Comox Valley 5 Peninsula 2. Sept. 10 Peninsula 1 Comox Valley 3. Sept. 16 Kerry Park @ Comox Valley 7:30 p.m. Sports Centre #1 Sept. 17 Comox Valley @ Oceanside 7:30 p.m.

10-PIN BOWLING CRYSTAL LANES 50+ Senior Standings as of Sept. 8 Team Tot Hopefuls 18 Chargers 15 Quinsam Auto 13 Strikers 12 Class Act 10 Happy Wanderers 9 King Pins 8 Limeys 4 Spare Shooters 3 Flyers 3 Team High game scr Chargers 667 Team High game hdcp Class Act 907 Team High series scr Hopefuls 1935 Team High series hdcp Hopefuls 2532 Men’s High game scr Bill Mossey 208 Men’s High game hdcp Ray Smith 258 Men’s High series scr Hogie McCrae 566 Men’s High series hdcp Alvin Hobenshield 679 Ladies High game scr Evelyn Foster 199 Ladies High game hdcp Dot Muir 263 Ladies High series scr Helena Courville 498 Ladies High series hdcp Pat Bryant 708 Friday Night Mixed Standings as of Sept. 9 Team LW YTD Bowlderdash 22 22 C&C 20 20 Alvin & Chipmunks 14 14 Team 6 13 13 Whatever Works 10 10 CR Springs 5 5 High Scratch Game Team Alvin and the Chipmunks 675 High Hcp Game Team Alvin and the Chipmunks 859

High Scratch Series Team Whatever Works 1859 High Hcp Series Team Bowlderdash 2430 High Scratch Game Men/ Women Ray Stormo 191, Marian Atkinson 231 High Hcp Game Men/Women Ken Nagata 219, Marian Atkinson 260 High Scratch Series Men/ Women Lindsey Tompkins 502, Leona Williams 569 High Hcp Series Men/Women Ken Nagata 629, Leona Williams 662 Congratulations Leona Williams bowled a Clean Game.

SOCCER MID-ISLAND WOMEN Standings as of Sept. 11 Team P W D L Pt C.R. United 1 1 0 0 3 Legends 1 1 0 0 3 Masters 1 1 0 0 3 Kickers 1 1 0 0 3 Port Alberni 1 1 0 0 3 Oceanside 1 0 1 0 0 Outlaws 0 0 0 0 0 Nanaimo 1 0 1 0 0 Wheaty 1 0 1 0 0 Bandits 1 0 1 0 0 Shooters 1 0 1 0 0 Sept. 11 Port Alberni 1 Bandits 0 (forfeit). C.R. United 1 (Maralyn Lloyd; s/o Shalaine Lawson) Oceanside 0. Masters 5 (Alexis Koppa, Lleanne Dzed 2, Jane Milne, Debbie J; s/o Sabina Muir) Wheaty 0. Nanaimo 3 (Angela Losch, Noreen Ortilla, Laura Laidlaw) Legends 4 (Nicole Devonshire, Tammy Rodgers 2, Birttany Tilley). Sept. 18 Shooters vs. Masters 12 p.m. Woodcote, Legends vs. Kickers 2 p.m. Woodcote, Outlaws vs. Port Alberni 12 p.m. Willow Point, Bandits vs. Wheaty 2 p.m. Willow Point, Nanaimo vs. C.R United 12 p.m. Elaine Hamilton. Oceanside has bye

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Crown Isle champions crowned The Crown Isle Men’s and Ladies club championships were played Aug. 20-21. Trophies and KP awards were presented by club captains Liz Ellis and Ted Hodkin. The winners were: Ladies Overall low gross: May Mitchell 159. Overall low net: Shirley Ketter 137. “A” Flight: Low gross: Jenny Steel 162, Dee Horie 164. Low net: Emma Rigsby 140, Katy Macaulay 143. “B” Flight: Low gross: Linda Foreman 178, Andrea Spitz 183. Low net: Carol Ayley 145, Megan Ratcliffe 147. Seniors Overall low gross: Marilyn McCusker 162. Overall low net: Katy Macaulay 136. Low gross: Rosemary Smith 171, Helen Flynn 182. Low net: Barb Parker 141, Sandra Morton 144. Men Overall low gross: Mark Valliere 143. Overall low net: Stan Campbell 136. Championship Flight: Low gross: Dave Yanick 149. Low net: Bill Watkin 145. “A” Flight: Low gross: Peter Benedictson 153, Doug ForbesKing 159, Ken Smith 163. Low net: Bruce Russell 143, Gary Coleman 144, Roger Shaw 147. “B” Flight: Low gross: Adam Duncan 169, Ted Hodkin 178, David Barnes 188. Low net: Don Bolivar 146, Rick Hargraves 154, Bob Barrigan 154. Super Senior +70 years Low gross: Ramsay Poucher 152, Roy Parker 154, Wally Kirkpatrick 161. Low net: Grant Compton 125, Herb Linhart 133, Lawson Davies 135.

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PAR FOR THE COURSE The Sunnydale Ladies Club championship was held Aug. 27-28, and the weather definitely co-operated. Low gross winner Bev Byerley had a marvelous two-day total of 170. Sandra Gallaway was net winner with a two-day 145. Carolyn Walker was second low gross with 183 and Dianne Hing was second low net with 148. Teri Sleigh was third low gross with 190 and Betty Lund was third low net with 149. Fran Gibson was fourth low gross with 195 and Doris Squire was fourth low net with 151. KP winners over two days were: Dianne Hing, Sharon Littler, Nancy Dyke, Fran Shaw, Darlene Clark, Trish Heyland and Teri Sleigh. “Many, many thanks to our prize donors: Scented Roses, Ray and Rona Lawson, Rita Dalby, Blod Crookshank and Norma Rankin. “Many thanks to Norma Rankin and Rona Lawson for organizing and running the tournament,” a spokesperson said.

T&F holes It was a bit of a shock waking up to a cloudy sky after the string of beautiful sunny days we’ve had, but nevertheless it was a good day for golfing. The Sept. 13 game for the Crown Isle Ladies Golf club was T & F Holes, which is an individual game where you count only the holes beginning with the letters ‘T’ and ‘F’ (eg. two, three, four, five, 10, etc.) and then take half the handicap. The low net winner was Jean Curry with a 34 and Mavis Baines was second at 35.5. KPs were awarded to Jean Curry on #7

and Valerie Dingwall on #12. Birdies were recorded by Judy Aldcroft (#18), Valerie Dingwall (#12), Pat Johnson (#2), Katy Macaulay (#12) and Pam Stevens (#16). In the 25+ hcp. category, pars on a par-five hole were scored by Liz Ellis and Sandra Morton (both on the first hole).

Intriguing The regular Sunnydale men’s morning had some extra intrigue with the International Pairs competition happening at the same time. The players that decided to pay a small entry fee had a chance to go all the way to Scotland. The Modified Stableford tournament was won on a count-back by Craig Follis and Dave Pye with a 46. They now go to Crown Isle to play against other teams representing other clubs throughout British Columbia. If they succeed they

will have a free trip to Scotland and represent the province. Thank you to Ron Pinke for his efforts organizing the tournament. The regular Sunday Men’s Morning results were: 0-10: Low gross Shane Robinson 76. Low net Craig 69, Dave Pye 69. 11+: Low gross Randy Bennet 76. Low net Leo Lambert 66, Gord Rallison 67. Super Seniors: Low gross Ken Detweiller 82. Low net Walley Mograss 66, Jack Currie. KPs: #10, Ron Pinke, #15 Randy Bennet, #17 Bruce Allen. Long Putts #9 Jordan Rallison, #18 Colin Hetman. Next week will be a regular men’s morning, followed the week after by this year’s wrap-up morning with lunch. Non-members are all welcome.

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Family fishing traditions well worth preserving F

amily traditions are part of that mysterious glue that keeps families together as the societal units that have much to do with how we live our lives. Depending on the family background it could be horseback riding, dancing, golf, gardening, painting, hockey, soccer, swimming, or any of the vast array of sports and hobbies that cut across generations and encourage family participation. It will be no surprise that fishing is one of the traditions that runs through this branch of the Shaw clan. Elaine and I have three daughters, two of them are grandmothers and the youngest has three sons who offer much promise to their mother. In other words they are part of the current baby boomer generation. In all of their families, fishing has played a significant role in family vacations and pastimes and continues to do so. Not all of the new generations are fisher folks, but about 80 per cent of the current young adults spend considerable time in various fishing activities throughout the province. In other words, fishing is an established tradition of this family. This brings me to the main theme of this column – fulfilling a family tradition with our eldest daughter Melanie Luciak of Prince George. She has been visiting with us for the past week and expressed a desire to go fishing off Tribune Bay, where we used to fish with her children

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THE NEW CAPTAIN Tyrel Bandet shares the tradition with his aunt Melanie Luciak of Prince George. PHOTO BY RALPH SHAW ging or turning over rocks to see what lived underneath them. Back then we were almost exclusively drift fishers with Buzz Bombs and Zzingers, and in the process everybody caught a lot of coho, chinook and assorted bottomfish. In the ensuing years I have passed my Boston Whaler on to my grandson Tyrel Bandet. So when Tyrel learned his aunt was coming down for a visit and wanted to do some traditional bottom fishing he volunteered to host her and see that she got some action in the old familiar family Boston Whaler. On Saturday we launched at Union Bay and three generations of the clan took off for a day of nostalgic fishing in the waters around the Chrome Island lighthouse and Hornby

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RALPH SHAW about 20 years ago. Melanie was a very athletic young woman who played competitive sports during her high school years. She was also an accomplished fly fisher who at one time tied trout flies on a professional basis. Her fly fishing skills cost her a boyfriend one time, as she embarrassed the young blade with her casting and catching skills when he was very set on his own abilities. When Melanie and her family visited us during the 1980s one of the major attractions was fishing and assorted beach activities such as clam dig-

Island. The goal was to take Melanie over the same waters she fished with her family in the past. The new captain of the boat, Tyrel, was about to show the clan patriarch that he knew quite a bit about the waters we planned to fish. As we approached our fishing destination the captain quickly zeroed in on an appropriate pile of rocks that may be home to a ling-

cod. Melanie hadn’t had a fishing rod in her hands for over 20 years, but the skills were still there in handling a level wind bait fishing outfit. I am never certain how the fishing gods look at who will catch a fish, but on this occasion they must have been suitably impressed with Melanie. In her second drop of her lure she caught a prime 68cm lingcod. A short time later she hooked and landed a large brown rockfish of about five pounds. It was a hard act to follow and Tyrel and I had trouble living up to the standard Melanie set for us. In fact, Tyrel took a large blue lingcod as the day progressed and the patriarch of the clan went without – so much for supposed skill and experience. Family fishing is a positive tradition that allows much knowledge and skill to be passed from one generation to the next in an atmosphere of mutual respect and common goals. Age is no barrier and the skills can be practised at many levels of competence, yet all the while there are easy goals of success for appropriate levels of the tradition.

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May 9, 1959 - September 2, 2011 It is with saddened heart that we announce Gord has passed away. Gord always lived life on his own terms, he was the captain of his own ship. He was so fortunate to have so many great people in his life and he loved and appreciated all of them. He was thankful to share these feelings and times with many of them in his last days. Gord never lost his sense of humor, joking the day before he died, that he needed to remember his compass so that he would be able to fi nd his way after he passed. Gord leaves behind, his partner, Michelle (her daughter, Riley and son, Malcolm) who, with love, gave Gord the ability to fl ourish in his last battle; his son, Jacob, who gave him such joy; and his sister, JoAnne, who unconditionally loved her little brother.

May four strong winds guide you to soar with the eagles. A Celebration of Life will be hosted at our home on September 24, 2011.

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DEATHS “Nana’s gone to heaven now…”

MACSWEEN Robyn Christine

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With heavy hearts the family of Jack Wiegerinck announce his passing on September 7, 2011 at Glacier View Lodge. Jack was born in St. Paul Alberta on January 2, 1927 to Angeline Vermaas and Leonard both of Holland. Jack leaves to mourn his wife Betty (Elizabeth), sons Shane of Comox, Paul (Donna) of Black Creek, Christine (Jonathan) of Willow Point, grandchildren Scott, Sheldon of Courtenay and Sarah of Ft. McMurray, sister Paula (deceased) and sister Theodora of Black Creek. During Jack’s growing up years his family operated a small farm near St. Paul, later moving to Elk Point where his mother practiced medicine. Jack joined the R.C.M.P. in 1947 and went to depot division in Regina, where he took training which included equitation. From Regina he was posted to Cornwall, Ont. and later Ottawa. Jack met Betty in Ottawa and they married in North Bay, Oct. 3, 1953. The next posting was Prince Rupert later that year. Prince Rupert was a real adventure with fisherman and loggers coming to town with lots of money which made a rowdy town with many challenges for the R.C.M.P. Two sons were born in Prince Rupert and daughter in Duncan. Duncan was a bigger policing area and gave alot of variety in work for all members. Six years were spent in Duncan and then Jack was posted to Ucluelet in 1961 and policing work easily took up two men and kept them busy around the clock. Ucluelet and Long Beach was a glorious place to live as Long Beach was a big attraction to all and families would bring picnics to meet together at the beach. After three years there (which was not long enough in Jack’s eyes) he and family were off to Maillardville, (Coquitlam) and this would be a challenge as this was big city work. Once again Jack took it in stride and after 4 years he took early retirement and moved to the Comox Valley, where they purchased the El Morrocco Motel in 1969 which is now the site of the 17th St. Bridge. After selling the motel, he started his own construction business and built more 20 homes in the Valley, he enjoyed construction work very much. His next adventure was selling real estate for Holland Realty which he worked at for 8 years and found very rewarding. One of Jack and Betty’s favourite past times was spending time on their boat. Jack devoted many years as a director of Coast Community Credit Union and also several years with Sandwick water board. In lieu of flower, donations could be made to Glacier View Lodge or a charity of your choice. Celebration of life will be held on October 15, 2011 from 2pm-4pm at Piercy’s Funeral Home.

1950 – 2011 Born in Victoria, B.C. on June 22, 1950 Robyn passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her loving family. After a courageous 19 month battle with brain cancer, she finally succumbed on September 10, 2011. Robyn will be remembered lovingly by her husband Dave, her children; Tanis (Tim Bradshaw) of Victoria, Tessa (Jim Stewart) of Comox, Todd of Victoria, her mother; Dorothy Ray, sister; Coleen Ray, sister-in-law; Sue (Tom Crump), and grandchildren; Tiana and Kassidy (Stewart), Calle and Tristan (Bradshaw), Nieces and Nephews; Laura (Johnston), Kyle and Peter (Beck), and Daniel and Nicholas (Crump). She was predeceased by her father, Harold Ray. Her greatest passion was her love of family. She will always be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother full of care and compassion for those around her. ‘Nana’ spent many hours with her grandchildren at parks and beaches, dancing and reading stories, and swimming and skiing. Her quick wit, infectious laugh and quiet humour endeared her to all who knew her. She was adored. Her love for gardening was evident in the many gardens she planned, planted, and lovingly cared for, particularly the one at her own home. Her artistic talents and her eye for beauty are apparent throughout the Comox Valley in the many homes that she helped her clients design and decorate when she worked alongside Dave in the family construction business. Robyn was also passionate about traveling with her husband and has enjoyed many memorable vacations from England and Cuba to Thailand and Hawaii, and a variety of cruises. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to her many friends, neighbours, and church family for their overwhelming support over the past 19 months. A special thanks also to Dr. Jennifer Cortez and her staff, the dedicated staff at St. Joseph’s ‘Chemo Unit’, and the many home care nurses and home support staff who gently and professionally contributed to Robyn’s care and comfort toward the end of her days. Robyn would also want to extend a special thanks to all of her wonderful friends who have walked, talked, laughed, and prayed with her on this difficult journey. A celebration of Robyn’s life will be held at 1:30 pm at Comox Pentecostal Church, 1919 Guthrie Rd in Comox, on Saturday, September 24th 2011. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a foundation or charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Aug 20,1931 - Sept 17, 2009

As time unfolds each year Silent memories keep you near. No longer in my life to share But in my heart you are always there Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day. Forever loved & missed Merceda & family.

DEATHS

October 10, 1977 ~ September 16, 2009 In light, In Grace, In Peace. Forever in our hearts, Precious Daughter, Soul Sister. Mom (Mario), Erynn, Adom

DEATHS

JAMES DAVID DENTON Born on October 1, 1991, James David Denton was a beloved son and brother taken too soon from his family and friends on July 24, 2011. The celebration of life for James was held on July 30. David, Brenda and Shane like to express our sincere gratitude to so many people: - To Dr. Huisamen and staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital, who fought valiantly to save James’ life. - To Bill Green, James’ former school principal, who honoured us by ofﬁciating, and to everyone who worked tirelessly in a huge family and community effort to ensure that James’ celebration of life was nothing less than perfect. - To our dear family and friends. We are so heartened by the extraordinary love and generosity of our amazing family and friends, without whose ongoing support we would have been lost in the face of this heartbreak. You have comforted and sustained us in so many ways, and given us the strength we need to carry on. - To our community - even those of you who we don’t personally know, who have offered sympathy, prayers and observations about how James touched your lives. Your expressions of kindness are genuinely appreciated. - To the media. our heartfelt appreciation for allowing us to put a face to this senseless loss. It has been so important for us to let everyone know who James was, the positive impact he had made on those around him, and what he had worked so hard to achieve in only 19 short years. Sincere thanks also to everyone who has contributed to the James Denton Memorial Bursary through School District 71. Your contributions to the bursary fund are the perfect remembrance to James’ generous spirit. Just as our memories of James will be treasured forever, so too will be the many demonstrations of kindness shown by our family, friends and community. Thank you.

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David & Sharon DEATHS

DEATHS

Michael (Mike) Russell Murray March 29, 1962-August 25, 2011

COMING EVENTS Classes in learning the Art of the Law of Attractions & developing your intuition. Beginning Sept. 20 Call @ 250-337-5211 or email crystalpure@telus.net CUMBERLAND Community Church presents Dr Emil Silvestru from Creation Ministries International on Friday September 16, 2011 at 7:00 PM. Hasn’t science disproved the Bible? What evidence is there for creation? Freewill offering will be taken.

INVITATION TO attend Gospel Meetings each Sunday from 3:30 - 4:30 at the Lions Den in Comox, 1729 Comox Ave. WEST COAST COLLECTORS 6th Annual celebration of West Coast Historical Artifact. Saturday, September 24, 2011. Beban Park Social Center, 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo. Early Bird 9am-10am, $20.00. General Admission 10am4pm, $2.00 (12 and under free) Strictly Vetted. Close to 100 Sales Tables, including bottles, post cards, photos, ephemera, logging, mining, ﬁshing history, stoneware, breweriana, calendars, signs, advertising, militaria, ﬁshing tackle, and much more. Contact: Wayne Wagar (250)585-8779

LEGALS ATTENTION ALL Above and Beyond storage customers, please contact ofﬁce immediately re removal of storage. 250-337-5939 1-800-599-8066 or email a.b.moving@hotmail.com Thank you Mike Troy

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Call day or night. 250-338-8042 NAR-ANON- If a family member or friend is using drugs, how does it affect you? We can help. Call Rene 3342392, Sharon 339-7906 or Jack 334-3485.

LOST AND FOUND LOST: 1 white boat cushion/seat, Comox Lake area. Call 250-334-6569. LOST: TIMID, black Cat w/ some white on paws, extra toes, Hamm Rd. & Island Hwy area. Call 250-337-8225.

Mike passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 25, 2011 in Vancouver, B.C. Mike is predeceased by his father, Jack. Mike is survived and will be lovingly missed by his mother, Joan, his wife, Heather, his sons; Russell and Bruce, brother, Pat, sister-in-law, Tina, niece, Emily, uncle, Russell and numerous other family members. Mike was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario and moved to Port Alice in 1966. Mike loved the outdoors and began working as a chokerman in 1980 in Jeune Landing. In 1984, Mike began as a faller and continued to fall until 2008 when he began his own falling contract in Jeune Landing. Mike had served on Municipal Council and also enjoyed volunteering with several community groups including Port Alice Minor Hockey, Port Alice Golf Club and Jeune Landing Loggers’ Sports. He loved a good practical joke and dearly loved his family and friends. In lieu of ﬂowers, please register as an organ donor (www. transplant.bc.ca). A Celebration of Mike’s Life will take place at the Port Alice Community Centre, Marine Drive, Port Alice, B.C. on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.

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P/T BOOKKEEPER, must have experience with Month ends, Accpac, payroll, AR, AP, general computer knowledge and answering phones. Fax resume (250)286-3845.

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. DRIVERS WANTED. Kyte Delivery Service has openings for mature, reliable drivers with own small car. (250)334-9210. EVENING CLEANER, P/T Must have own transportation; criminal record check req’d. Courtenay. (250)334-1885.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ADMINISTRATOR Kwakiutl District Council Location: Campbell River The Kwakiutl District Council (“KDC”) is a not-for-profit society whose membership consists of 10 First Nations located primarily in the northeast region of Vancouver Island representing an on-reserve population of approximately 2500 living in remote, rural and urban environments. The KDC provides government funded programs and services to its member Nations with an annual budget of approximately $3.2 million and currently employs 40+ people. Must have a strong background in leadership and able to carry the role of advisor, manager, coach and mentor and will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Typical duties will be to: - Provide full support to Executive including meeting agendas & minutes - Implement Executive initiatives Manage the General Office and oversee the Health Department - Liaise regularly with member Nation leaders and members; problem solving; mediating; explaining policy Oversee delivery of member services and programs - Secure funding; sit on committees and liaise with stakeholders to ensure the betterment of KDC. Qualifications: - Degree or diploma from a recognized institution in aboriginal business administration, public and/or business admin, financial management or Equivalent. - Professional management or acctg designation an asset. - Minimum of ten (10) years related experience working up the ranks of a first nations’ environment including at least 3 years at a band manager or administrator level with supervision of 10+ staff and budget responsibility of $1 million+. - Computer and spreadsheet expertise, proposal writing and presentation skills. Ability to attend evening and weekend events as required. Possession of a valid B.C. driver’s license and reliable vehicle. - Must pass a criminal records check. - Must have ability for travel. - Salary as per KDC Pay Equity Program. Closing date: September 30, 2011 Please forward resume, cover letter and salary expectations to: Tracy Gordon, Core Elements HR Consulting & Outsourcing Inc. Email: team@coreelements.com Fax: (604) 484-2231

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COMOX VALLEY RV is looking for 2 experienced Sales Consultants. Previous RV sales not required. Send resumes to danny@comoxvalleyrv.com PARTS COUNTER PERSON Experienced parts counter person required for North Island Ford Store. We pay competitive wages and offer beneﬁts package. Email resume to: dlsales@telus.net

Junior System Engineer 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 LOG TRUCK mechanic for Kurt Leroy Trucking LTD. Welding an asset. Ben. inc. To start immed. Campbell River. Fax resume to 250-287-9914.

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ROYSTON MINI MART looking for full time experienced cashier. Great wage structure, apply in person at Royston Mini Mart.

The Comox Valley Regional District has the following two positions available: • Engineering analyst – community services branch. • Assistant manager of planning services (one year term). Detailed job descriptions, qualiﬁcations and closing dates are available online at: www.comox valleyrd.ca/jobs

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HELP WANTED

A Residential Complex Care facility in Duncan is now hiring staff who are wanting to make a difference in the lives of seniors. Positions available include: - Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist - Rehab Assistant - Recreation Programmer (RT diploma preferred) - Registered Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse - Resident Care Attendant Please send resume to apply@sunridgeplace.ca Thank you to all applicants for your interest in Sunridge Place, however, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

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.

MEDICAL/DENTAL EXCEPTIONAL Receptionist, part-time needed for busy Chiropractic Clinic. Strong computer skills essential; previous experience working in an ofﬁce setting is an asset. Duties include medical billing, booking appointments, ﬁling, answering phones, and patient call backs. Ability to multi-task is a must! Applicants should possess a positive attitude, as well as excellent communication and inter-personal skills. Please send cover letter and resume to cascadechiro@ shaw.ca or drop off in person to 431 4th Street Courtenay (use back entrance) on Tuesdays or Thursdays, 9am to 4:30pm. While we appreciate all applications, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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HELP WANTED

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WE’RE LOOKING FOR GREAT PEOPLE!

Auto Salesperson Wanted! Aggressive pay plans and benefit packages, huge inventory of over 200 vehicles, large advertising budgets and a great place to work. Join our team. Contact Brad Trotman:

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

HELP WANTED

Bilingual Library Clerk School District No. 72 is seeking applications for a Bilingual Library Clerk. For details of this posting, please check the School District’s website at www.sd72.bc.ca School District 72 • Campbell River

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PAYROLL and Benefits Administrator Torry & Sons Plumbing & Heating is looking for a Payroll and Benefits Administrator with 3-5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, paying close attention to details and working well as part of a team. The position involves payroll entry and processing, benefits administration, apprenticeship coordination and government reporting. Reporting to the controller, the position is part of a two-person team that is responsible for all payroll functions within our company, which employs 150 people, working in multiple provinces. We offer competitive wages, a full benefit package and an employer RSP program. Please send your resume along with cover latter to melanie@torryandsons.com or by fax to 250-338-8821. All applications will be considered, but only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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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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.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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!

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School District 72 (Campbell River) District First Nations Youth Worker 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

Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections A School/Community Connections Project PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR JOB OPPORTUNITY Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections is a non-profit society working to contribute to a safe and healthy neighbourhood that sustains the success of students and families by increasing the connections between school, municipal agencies and non-profits, businesses and the public. We are seeing a Coordinator to organize activities in conjunction with volunteers, partner groups, school district personnel, other LTNC contract staff and project consultants: duties include planning and implementation of a project work plans; organizing events to raise awareness of Community-School initiatives; communications and publicity; outreach and ongoing contact with partners and stakeholders; reporting to steering committee and partner agencies as required. Term Contract: October 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012; extension dependent on funding. Remuneration based on an average of 20 hrs;week; flexible hours. Wage range starting $15 per hour depending on qualification and experience. For more information and complete job description see website www.laketrailconnect.ca Facebook Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections or laketrailvision@gmail.com. Application with resume may be submitted to Lake Trail School, 805 Willemar Ave., Courtenay or email to laketrailvision@gmail.com. Closing September 23, 2011

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY JOURNEYMAN CARPENTERrepairs, renovations. Free estimates, all work guaranteed. Please call (250)3375501 or visit: www.comoxvalleycarpenter.ca

Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service Scott 250-792-1668 VALLEY WIDE SMALL HAUL Bark, top soil, gravel, sawdust, wood chips. Yard clean-ups, construction site, dump runs, re-cycling. Residential & Commercial

250-338-4209 or 250-218-2817

PETS FEED & HAY GOOD HORSE hay for sale $5.50 per bale. Free delivery for 50 or more. 250-338-5503

PETS

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

ELECTRICAL JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls. John, C.R. 250-914-3532 or C.V. 250-650-5773 (cont:98365)

GARDENING CORRIGALL TRUCKING has screened top mix soil. $10.00 per yrd. 250-338-7799

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ANDREW’S CONSTRUCTION Services. Home repairs, renovations, windows, doors, decks, fences, residential, commercial, WBC insured. Please call 250-897-2073. CARPENTER/ HANDYMAN Renos, decks, ﬂooring, tiles, fences, painting 250-339-9788

FREE KITTENS Available Oct 1, 2011 Phone 250-890-0319 ONLY TWO LEFT

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES INGLIS WASHER & Dryer, exc condition, white, $100 ea or $150 both. (250)338-9661.

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SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE BAMBOO KITCHEN set table w/glass top, 3 chairs w/cushions, 2 wooden bar stools w/back rest, 2 pc solid oak wall unit or side desk. 250941-6453

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FRESH ROASTING CHICKENS Farm fresh chickens available Wednesday Sept 21/11. All naturally grain feed, free ran happy chicken. Average weight 5lbs and up 3.99lb Call 250-331-0503 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? KITCHEN TABLE - 4 chairs, top condition - $110. 6 drawer dresser 3 ea. side - $25, round table - 4 chairs, all folding $20, excellent colour TV 21” - $40, 2 wood/alum. chairs-folding $15, coffee table and 2 shelf end table-walnut - $40. Call 250-338-7610

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Saturday 8am-2pm Sunday 8am-12pm (most items 1/2 price) 5548 Prendergast Rd. Courtenay Ridiculous offers after noon Sundays! Rain or Shine - Under Cover Huge - Multi Family 10 New storage units. WORTH THE DRIVE!! Good Prices!! Furniture: Cupboards, tables, chairs, sq coffee table, stool, mirror, rug, trunks. Collectable’s: Brass coal bucket, reel to reel, projector & screen, cedar chest, vintage wedding dress, books, playing card, wood steering wheel, Darius ampliﬁer. Nascar. Tools: Handyman’s Dream. Wood chipper, Ryobi router, paint sprayer, surveyor’s level, Ford backhoe controls, tool cabinets, boxes & benches, calipers, air tools, hand tools, cordless & power tools, chainsaw sharpener,clamps, saws, air hose reel, appliance dolly, ladders, lights, electrical, trimming light, paints, chemicals, shelving, nails, screws, ind garbage can, castors, tarps, heaters. Also: Snowboard’s, slatwall ﬁxtures, security cameras, electronics, TV’s, tent, Johnson outbord motor, dingy, mini bike (parts), bikes, rod’s & reels, printer/copier, hot water heater & so much more. Specialty: Elect wheel chair, patient lift, rehab weights. Directions: follow Condensory, past 4-way, follow signs, next left on Burns, 4&1/2 km - turns into Prendergast. Park on road. NO EARLY BIRDS. BLACK Creek, 8869 Erickson Pl. Sat, Sept. 17, 9am-3pm. Moving sale. No early birds COMOX - 1091 Sandpines Cres. Sat 9am-2pm Multi family Sandpines Cres/Drive. From housewares to home school. Weather permitting. COMOX, 1957 Guthrie Rd., Sat & Sun, Sept. 17 & 18, 9am-4pm. Multi-Family Street Sale. Collectibles, full antique beer bottles, kids toys and much, much more.

GARAGE SALES

Comox - 1246 Mayfair., (off Singing in Little River area). Moving sale Sat. 9-1. Rain or shine: NO EARLY BIRDS. 10” Chop saw, 16”electric chainsaw. Motorcycle trickle charger, motorcycle helmet, motoMaster Eliminator 700A 12 Volt Charger. Mec Tarn 3 tent, woman’s backpack, canoe, paddles, PFD, cloths, household items, books and more. COMOX - 2336 Bolt. Comox. Sat 8-12. household, books, toys, games, movies, electronics, dog crate, plant pots, skates, van tires, etc. COURTENAY - 1097 18th St (nr Tull & Piercy Ave) Sat 8-12 Multi/family,clothes, toys, baby items, household, cot, china. COURTENAY- 1305 20th St, Sat & Sun, Sept 17 & 18, 9am1pm. Moving Sale! Everything from nic-knacks to furniture. Courtenay - 14th & England 8-1. Jewelry, collectibles, pictures etc COURTENAY - 1623 Hobson Sat. 8:00-2:00. Moving, ﬁsh tank, household, some furniture and collectable’s. COURTENAY1687 Fitzgerald, Sat, Sept 17, 8-1pm. Some furniture. COURTENAY - 2094 Arden 9-3. If raining there’s cover. Everything must go! COURTENAY - 2360 6th St. East. Sat 17 & 18th 8-2. Too much to list! COURTENAY - 2699 Carstains Drive - Aberdeen Heights off Lerwick Sat 8-1. Furniture, crystal, linens, sm kitchen appls. No kid stuff. COURTENAY - 2800 Cumberland Rd. Sat. Sept. 17, 9-3. Sale priced - everything must go. Old wooden framed windows, toys, kids’s clothes, Barbie cars, toddler ,furniture china cabinet, household items and more. Everything in very good condition. Rain or shine. COURTENAY- 4031 FRASER Rd, Sat, Sept 17, 8am-2pm. Collectible coins, Africian hand drums, comics, spoons, tea cups, DVD’s, pocket books, trike, scooter, child table & chairs, 2 glider rockers, wood cook stove, wood heater, swivel ofﬁce chair, waiting room chairs. Downsizing! COURTENAY - 411 Anderton Ave, Sat Oct 1st, 2011 9am to 12 noon. Evergreen Seniors Club Annual Fall Grange Sale at the Rotary Hall & lower lobby, Florence Filberg Centre.

COURTENAY, 455 Panorama Cres., Sat, Sept. 17, 8am12pm. Too many items to list. Something for everyone. COURTENAY - 4649 McQuillian Rd (1st left off Dingwall) Sun. 8-1. No Early birds. Household stuff, clothes, kids stuff. No tools. Courtenay Flea Market EVERY SUNDAY Puntledge Road past bottle depot No booking required. Space $15 Vendors set up 7am-2pm Call Greg 250-334-1540 FANNY BAY - 7773 Tozer Rd Sat Sept 17, 9am - 1pm. Tools and hardware sale. LOCKER CLEARCUT Sunday 9-1 Parking lot of Jack’s Cycle on Ryan rd. No Early birds. Weather Permitting. Something for everyone. NORTH COURTENAY, 2704 Paula Plc., Sat, Sept. 17, 8am12pm. Young kids stuff, strollers and much more. RECYCLED BIKES Cheap & Serviceable $30-$80 no tax Upper Island Motors 3573 Island Hwy., Courtenay Free helmet, lock Etc, Ace Liquidation Saturday 9am-3pm. 250-339-3734 Saturday, September 17th Coastal Community Credit Union, Ryan Road Branch, Courtenay 9:30am - 2pm BAKE SALE starts at 9:30am FACEPAINTING all day HOTDOG SALE 11am - 2pm ADOPT-A-PAL Rescued Kittens for Adoption 10am - 2pm PLUS much more! Bring the kids! Everyone welcome!

UNION BAY PLANT SALE 5676 Green Avenue Saturday/Sunday Sept. 17, 8:30am-4pm Sept. 18, 8:30am-4pm Perennials, grasses & roses. Low prices. Call for more information 250-335-1683.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor, 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.

OPEN HOUSE NEW LISTING

COUNTRY SIDE setting, cozy 2 bdrm apt w/new upgrades thru out, 15 mins north of Courtenay on bus route just off the Old Island hwy. Coin laundry, parking, storage, huge common ground, communal garden, suits LT tenant. Cats ok. Refs req’d. Avail Oct. 1st. $650 + utils. Non-smoking building. (250)703-6597.

KNOTTY PINE dinning table w/extension + 4 chairs $1800, pine hutch $1595,000 immaculate cond. 250-338-1798 LARGE GLASS display case for sale 8ftX5ft $300 O.B.O Phone 250-897-0950 SHOP RIDER 4 wheel scooter with canopy, windscreen & battery charger. Great condition, $2000 OBO. Portable air conditioner - ﬂoor model-as new, $250. Window model air conditioner-as new-$75 OBO. Older 2 burner Broil King BBQ with rotisserie $25. 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

REAL ESTATE ACREAGE 82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

APARTMENT/CONDOS

Warm, clean, cosy 3 bdrm Rancher, private, rear yard just lovely. $259,000. Come see on Sat + Sun. 1 - 4 pm 1689 Galerno or view at www.GParkin.com 1-800-638-4226.

MORTGAGES Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .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.)

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

2 bedroom apartment. $800/month 334-6857

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.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1.64 ACRES Industrial property for sale, 1 home, 3 shops over 3000sqft. orchard $650,000. 250-218-4441

FOR SALE BY OWNER 2+1 BEDROOM Rancher on private fenced 1/2 acre, 5 minutes from downtown Courtenay. $279,000. Details at www.proper tysold.ca/8275. Call 250-898-8483. COURTENAY. (STRATFORD Gate), 55+ Patio home, 2 bdrm, 2 bath (huge ensuite), garage, extra space, F/P, covered patio, park setting, immaculate upgrades. See Kijiji Nanaimo for pics, no agents pls. $255,900. 250-331-0277. HOT OFF THE PRESS! (#600-22nd St.) Great Price $269,900 Two story 1,946 sq ft. split level 3 bdrm, 2 baths, in law suite, garage / dbl. driveway 250-792-5909 gailforce47@shaw.ca

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 at Air Park/River Walk. 6 appls, 2 bath, F/P. NP/NS. Avail now. $950. (250)703-0133. LARGE 1 & 2 bdrm. Free heat & H/W, Elevator. From $650 mo. Call 250-334-4646.

APARTMENT/CONDOS 1 BDRM + den, 1 bath, 6 app, open concept, gated parking. N/P. N/S. Stunning View. Garry Oak Gardens. 2 BDRM - 2 bath, 5 app. interior storage, walk to town, close to river. N/P, N/S 1 BDRM - new paint & flooring for quiet & mature tenant, No smoking & no pets. 1 BDRM - large bright unit in suite storage, newly painted, new fixtures & flooring. F/S, N/P, N/S. Maplewood Manor - $650 3 BDRM - 2 1/2 bath, large & open & many windows for waterview - woodstove, new electric furnace - sm workshop in home & dbl garage on sloped property - newly painted cedar home - huge deck Avail. Sept 15 - N/S $2000

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COMOX- 1 bdrm Apt, near downtown, 2nd ﬂr, balcony, NS/NP. Clean, quiet secured bldng, laundry on site, $650 mo. Call 250-339-2322.

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APARTMENTS

PARK PLACE

BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

1970 Fitzgerald Avenue, Courtenay

450-19th Street, Courtenay

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

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

Apartments•Condos•Suites

250-334-3078 WILLOW ARMS APARTMENT

4D-851-5th Street 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls. N/S, N/P. Available Immed. - $800/mth

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

322-2300 Mansﬁeld Dr, 1+ Den, 1.5 baths, N/P, N/S, 6 appls. Available Immed. - $1,000/mth

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

576 England Avenue Courtenay, B.C. 250-338-6900

MEICOR REALTY

204 - 1810 Lake Trail Road 2 bdrms, 1 bath, N/P. N/S. 2 appls. Available Immed. - $675/mth

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

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.

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Call Pat at 250-703-6965

1252-9th St, Courtenay

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

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

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS

RYAN COURT

1015 Cumberland Road, Courtenay

1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay

Adult Oriented. 2 Bedroom apartment available in clean, quiet building. Manager on-site. Close to downtown with bus stop out front. House cat accepted with pet deposit.

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

Call 250-338-7449 HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

Call Sharon 250-334-9717

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

Call Sharon 250-338-7449 CONDOS

BEECHER MANOR

PACIFIC COURT

1045 Cumberland Road, Courtenay

1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay 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.

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.

Close to Downtown. 2 bedroom condo available in quiet, well maintained building. Ideal for Seniors. Bus stop out front. Small pets accepted with pet deposit.

Call Sharon 250-334-9717

SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave.

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

CYPRESS ARMS

To View, Call 250-334-4483

1255 9th Street, Courtenay

ST. BRELADES

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

146 Back Road, Courtenay

TWO BEDROOM Unique, through floor plan. Bright with southern exposure. Spacious and nicely renovated suite in a quiet, adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and one block from Filberg Park. Large, private deck overlooking garden area. Nicely renovated. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

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

BRIARWOOD 720 Eighth Street TWO BEDROOM CORNER SUITE. Bright and spacious 1030 sq. ft. Two full baths including ensuite. In suite washer/dryer. Very attractive and nicely decorated suite. Quiet, well managed mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Private entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. 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.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

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

Call 338-7449

VANRIDGE MANOR 123 Back Road, Courtenay Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas ﬁreplaces - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.

Call 250-703-2570 TOWNHOUSES

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

Call Sharon 250-334-9717

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HOMES FOR RENT

TOWNHOUSES

CUMBERLAND- WELL maintained & upgraded 3 bdrm character home, deck, fenced yrd, storage & beautiful gardens. Available December. $1250. (250)336-8504.

GREAT VIEWS exec suite, util/ldry incl. Best for single. Ready now. $ 850 250-898-8702

MOBILE HOMES & PADS DOVE CREEK 1100 sq ft 2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S. Refs. Oct 1, $800. 338-5503.

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). $1100/mth Available Immed. 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 160A Archery Cres, Courtenay duplex, 3 bdrm, 2 level house, 3 bath, family rm, 5 appls, $900/mth Short term rental from October to March

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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.

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CLOSE TO PUNTLEDGE PARK new 3 bdrm home, 2 1/2 bath. 5 appls, gas F/P. garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov. 1 $1,300/mth 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 COMOX OCEAN VIEW huge 6 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath home within walking distance of down town Comox, 5 appls, gas F/P, N/S, pets neg. w/ref. Avail. Oct. 1 $1,350/mth

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. 910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth Prime office space available 1,500 to 3,800 sq. ft. available now. Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building. Elevator. Air conditioned. Ample parking. Many tenant improvements in place. One of the finest office buildings in the Comox Valley. For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490

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COURTENAY. avail immed, 2426 Rosewall Cres. 9’ x 13’, lrg windows, , security grd level entry, $400. 250-334-1080.

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APARTMENTS / CONDOS LAKE TRAIL APARTMENTS 2 bdrm condos conveniently located with 2 appl and on site coin-op laundry; recent/new renos; decks & windows recently replaced; near schools & bus routes; N/S; N/P; starting from $700/month, incl. FREE heat & hot water; for immediate & Sept 1 possession.

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

CAMEO II CONDOMINIUMS 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; N/P, avail Oct 1

THE TIDES Enjoy the beautiful views from your patio in FURNISHED 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo unit fronting Puntledge River; incl. 6 major appl., & underground secure parking; $1100/month; N/P, for immediate possession.

DUPLEXES

PARK PLACE DUPLEX 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; N/P, avail Nov 1

HOMES KYE BAY EXECUTIVE HOME 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, pets upon approval.

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; N/P, 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; N/P, avail. Oct. 1

TOWNHOMES PINE PLACE Exceptionally spacious 3 bedroom townhome features 5 appls., storage, new paint & is ideally located near schools & all amenities; avail. Sept. 15 w/ possibility of early possession; $900/month, N/P

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SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Jane at 338-7136 for tour

SHARED ACCOMMODATION LARGE Excecutive Home on vate Comox Acreage, Fully nished, NS, No Pets, Includes dro, Phone Cable, $850.00 Month 250-339-7892

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SUITES, LOWER ROYSTON 1BDRM 1100sq ft grnd level, ocean view home, patio, sep. ent, F/S, W/D, all utils incl. N/P, N/S (inside), $800, Oct. 1. 250-338-4664.

SUITES, UPPER COMOX. 1 bdrm in Balmoral Park. Hydro included, N/S, N/P. For quiet single. $650. Avail Oct 1. 250-339-2867

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Comox Valley Worship Directory Church of Our Lord HOLY COMMUNION

9:30 am each Sunday

BAHÁ’Í FAITH Children’s classes – prayers and activities focused on the development of spiritual qualities, for children 3 to 10 years. All are welcome. ~~~ “O God! These children are pearls, cause them to be nurtured within the shell of Thy lovingkindness.” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

at Berwick 1700 Comox Ave. Comox

All Welcome

250-218-0298 www.coolcomox.ca

The Anglican Mission

NORTH NORTH ISLAND ISLAND UNITY UNITY Honouring all spiritual paths

September 17th date Speaker

William speaker’sMunns name Spiritual Mentor: Vicki Vanderhorst, LUT northislandunity@hotmail.com northislandunity@hotmail.com

1-866-853-9866 www.unity.org 1-866-853-9866 www.unity.org

www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041gh250.702.0574 www.bci.org/courtenaybahais

Sundays - 4 pm Young People’s Program, Weddings, Memorials, Spiritual Exploration

Nourish Your Spirit. Heal the World.

www.cvuf.ca

ECKANKAR

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

Lewis Centre ECK Worship Service

Have you lived before? 4th Sunday 11:00 am Community HU Song Contact: 250-331-9338 www.eckankar.org

Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre of the North Island College (2300 Ryan Road)

COMOX UNITED

9:15 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Traditional Service

Sunday Service, Church School & Youth Group 10 am

www.centralefc.com

250 BEACH AVENUE

Rev. Maggie Enwright 250-339-3966

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

Join us this Sunday

@ 10:30 am ~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~ Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry

Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jake Hron

1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay 250-338-8221 www.cvsalarmy.ca church@cvsalarmy.ca

LUTHERAN

PRESBYTERIAN

Lil 250-338-7727 (office)

St. George’s 6th & Fitzgerald Ave.

Courtenay

250 Beach Drive, Comox

2nd Sunday 11:00 am

Community Church

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

Bay Community Church Congregational Christian Churches of Canada

Faith Family

Friends

Sundays 10 am Nursery - Kid Jam - Youth Group Little Lambs Christian Daycare 1105 Pritchard Rd., Comox www.baychurch.net/339-7527 Little Lambs 339-1834

www.comoxunitedchurch.com

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

Sunday Services 10:30 Lions Den Nordin St. Comox

Religion of the Light & Sound of God

Comox Valley

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

(at Comox United Church)

250-890-9262

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

(ELCIC)

“To live and to tell the Good News and the love of the Risen Jesus” Sunday Services: 10:30 am Nursery-Gr.6 Sunday School Gr.7-12 Youth Program

725 Aspen Rd., Comox Rev. Ted Hicks

“A place for you: John 14:2 2182 Comox Avenue, Comox

Service 10:30am Sermon:

Sunday Worship

More Than Fair

10 AM web: web.mac.com/shepherdcomox email: shepherdcomox@mac.com

Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

CUMBERLAND UNITED CHURCH

at 11 a.m.

www.resonatechurch.ca

11 am service time starting Sept 11th

Sunday Morning Service - 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study - 11:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 11:30 a.m. Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Rev. Paul Johnson, Pastor

250-338-8454 www.gbccv.org • info@gbccv.org

566-5th Street, Courtenay

250-334-2823, 250-897-4850 2946 Kilpatrick Ave. Church Phone: 250-338-1312 ‘Jesus is Lord’

Followed by Potluck Lunch

Rev. Julianne Kasmer

467 - 4th Street (just east of Fitzgerald)

ELIM GOSPEL CHAPEL

1st Street & Penrith

Sunday Worship & Children’s Program

Independent - Fundamental

Wednesday

Pastor A. Ronald Sedo 250-339-3933

sgucc.com stgeorgeuc@shaw.ca 250-334-4961

10:00AM at Cape Lazo Middle School Everyone Welcome

Comox Community Baptist Church

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday Services 11 am & 7 pm

Choir Practice Wed. 7 pm Eve Mark, Choir Director 250-338-4785

“Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom”

250-400-7800

Free to be all Jesus wants us to be!

Welcomes You to Fellowship with Us Sunday Worship Service & Super Sunday Club 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Provided)

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH 1599 Tunner Drive, COURTENAY • 250-334-4716

Emil Silvestru Ph.D.

WEEKEND LITURGIES Sat: 5 pm Mass Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am Mass

Sunday, September 18, 2011 10:30 AM

Genesis, the Gospel and the Creation/Evolution Issue For more information, Please call: Pastor William Hall at 250-890-0531

CONFESSION: Sat: 4 - 4:30 pm & before all masses Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Group; Sept-May Pastor: Father Marek Paczka, SDS

All are welcome. Resources will be available to purchase. 1250 Anderton Road, Comox 250-339-0224

Full Wheelchair Access

www.ctkparish.ca email: ctkparish@shaw.ca

COURTENAY FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

Hearing Assistance

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

St. Peter

JOIN US IN WORSHIP 9:15 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Traditional Service Nursery Care & Jr. Church @ 9:15 am Sunday School, all ages @ 11:00 am

PASTORS: Peter Rabey & Randy Dyck

Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925 SATURDAY SUNDAY

2963 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay (across from Arden Elementary) 250-334-3432 www.courtenaybaptist.com

St. John the Divine 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

Sunday Worship • 8AM & 10AM Book of Common Prayer (Canada, 1962)

SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8am & 10am Worship

FUN • FAITH • FELLOWSHIP WITH REAL FRIENDS

www.stpeterscomox.ca

250-334-4331

CHURCH SCHOOL 10AM

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

Sunday Celebration 10:30 am Hosting CV School of Supernatural Ministry (Bethel DVD Curriculum) Sept 11 to Dec 10 Sunday Evening 6:30 to 9 pm Call 250-337-8011 for more info

2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)

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