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RONNA-RAE LEONARD prepares to tie a ribbon to launch the first Car Free Sunday in Courtenay. More photos, B1.

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Rain wasn’t going to ruin this parade. Following a morning downpour, the skies cleared Sunday afternoon for the inaugural Car Free Sunday in downtown Courtenay and Cumberland where pedestrians, rollerbladers, cyclists and skateboarders could roam the streets and not contend with vehicular traffic. In keeping with a worldwide celebration, the Imagine Comox Valley-event included vendors, workshops, art, music, street theatre, street sports and forums. About 500 people attended at the peak of the afternoon in Courtenay, according to Andrew Gower, a director at the non-profit society. “It was a remarkable success,” said Gower, whose band Tin Town performed on Fifth Street. “There were people dancing in the streets, literally.” Some merchants moved their businesses outside once the morn-

ing rain eased off. asking a community to wrap its “Any time you bring more peo- head around street closures, Cumple to the downtown core, that’s berland Chamber of Commerce positive,” said Downtown Courte- president Meaghan Cursons said nay Business Improvement Asso- most people took no issue with ciation president Mark Middleton, the event. who walked the Courtenay loop “The vibe was very high. Cumwith his parents and two dogs. berland is good at closing streets,” “We had a perfectly enjoyable Cursons said. “I thought a litafternoon...We didn’t hear any- tle bit of the confusion was good thing negative from any of the because it forced us to rethink merchants.” things that we are completely Courtenay shut down a sec- automatic about, like where we tion encompassdrive and where ing Fifth and we walk.” 16th streets, It was a remarkShe notes and McPhee and able success. There were “ s p o n t a n e o u s Fitzgerald aveinteraction” does nues. In Cumber- people dancing in the not happen when land, closures at streets, literally. we use vehicles to Dunsmuir, Fourth, Andrew Gower go from point A Ulverston and to B. Derwent created a “The best part figure-eight formation. The event was seeing kids in the middle of was not held in Comox, where the street,” said Cursons, whose some business owners opposed family took more than an hour to the idea. walk two blocks from downtown to “We need to hear from the home because they kept running people in Comox,” Gower said. into familiar faces. “We played a “(But) We appreciate people being game of euchre at the corner of opposed to this.” Penrith and Fourth.” He notes a couple of road rage The Cumberland event featured incidents in Courtenay, one involv- music at the Wandering Moose, ing a driver who almost ran over a a roller derby demonstration, a cyclist on a closed route. climbing wall and a bike rodeo at “That’s unacceptable,” Gower Village Park. said. “That’s something for the Cursons expects a Cumberpolice to deal with...But even with land team will help organize next that, it was a success.” year’s event. Although it can be a tall order “We learned a lot of lessons,”

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said Gower, noting the need for tighter traffic control at key intersections and better signage. Organizers also need to determine how to better reach the public, despite spreading the word through newspapers, leaflets and the Imagine Comox Valley website. “There were still people who didn’t even know it was going on,” said Gower, who notes the afternoon was not meant to be an anti-car event. Ironically, he put about 100 kilometres on his truck driving between Courtenay and Cumberland. “I drive a 4x4 pickup,” Gower said. “I think it’s great. But at the same time it’s nice to go play on the streets and feel safe. I have a six-year-old. I hate riding my bike with him around town. So yesterday I could just let go. Ride your bike, stay inside the barricades and have fun...You take people outside their cars, it’s amazing what happens.” More than 1,500 communities around the world were expected to celebrate World Car Free Day this year. Gower encourages community feedback about the local event. For more information, visit www.imaginecomoxvalley.ca. Visit http://carfreesunday.rowvote. com to participate in a public poll. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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It may have started earlier than usual, but storm season hit Vancouver Island and the Comox Valley on Monday with a forceful introduction. Environment Canada reported wind gusts at the Comox weather station as high as 91 km/h around 1 p.m., and many areas of the Valley were without power and some BC Ferry sailings out of Comox were cancelled. “(The storm) was not usual — it’s about a month early,” said John McIntyre, meteorologist with Environment Canada. “It went from summer to fall in an instant.” McIntyre said the cause of the storm surge that hit the area and the entire Island was a combination of typhoons and storms off the coast of Japan and the Far East as well as a strong low pressure front that slammed the Island. As of Tuesday morning, both Hornby and Denman islands still remained in the dark, with small pockets in the Valley waiting for their power to return. “The Comox Valley was one of the hardest hit areas (across the Island),” said Karla Louwers, community relations spokesperson for BC Hydro. “At its peak, there were 26,000 customers without power on Vancou-

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ver Island, and just under 11,000 in the Comox Valley without power.” She added on Tuesday morning, hydro crews were patrolling Denman and Hornby islands with a helicopter, as they were having trouble locating the source of the power outage. Because of the storm and recent rainfall, BC Hydro will increase the water release from the Comox Dam from approximately 32 cubic metres per second to 110 cubic metres per second. The increase in the Puntledge River will be in place Friday night through early Monday morning. The planned water release is for flood risk management and to bring the Comox Lake reservoir level down for future storms. With strong wind

gusts in the Strait of Georgia, BC Ferries cancelled some sailings in the Comox Valley until conditions subsided. The Queen of Chilliwack, running between Comox and Powell River, had six of its morning and afternoon sailings cancelled. Service resumed at 7 p.m. Monday, while the MV Kahloke running between Denman and Hornby Island was held in dock at Shingle Spit until 4 p.m. According to McIntyre, the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island is looking at a La Niña pattern for the rest of this year and into the winter season. “This means temperatures below normal, with precipitation levels at normal, but when there used to be rain, expect snow,” he added.

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Tour de Rock donations mount as riders approach The eighth annual Dance de Rock raised $12,000 earlier this month for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Tour de Rock, and other cancer-related charities. Record sales representative Cathy Synder graciously went under the clippers to shave her locks and raised over $9,000. Dance de Rock is a weekend event where dancers come together to socialize, learn new dance moves, raise funds and dance. Instructors who taught during the weekend came from far and wide — Vancouver, Seattle, Calgary and world-class pros Mario and Stephanie Robau from Houston, Texas. Professional dancer and choreographer Mario Robau, a cancer survivor himself, could relate to the cause and was totally immersed in the event. The enthusiasm built throughout the weekend and came to a high on Saturday night during the dinner and dance. Kymme Patrick (also a recent can-

cer survivor) said grace before dinner and the evening peaked with Snyder’s headshave. “It was truly a blessing to be able to share the dance floor with so many wonderful and courageous people,” say event organizers Keith and Holly Foraie. The success of this event was the result of a community effort by many volunteers, sponsors, and all the dancers who come to support the event from across the Island and Lower Mainland. The support received from local businesses and volunteer groups has been outstanding. Most of our volunteer groups have been with us from the start such as the Hope Afloat Dragon Boat Team, the Black Creek Lions Club, Cumberland Masons and 19 Wing Foods services. From its start in 2004 to today, Dance de Rock has raised over $97,000. To find out more about Dance de Rock, visit www. dancederock.ca.

••• The Village of Cumberland will hold its annual Tour de Rock fundraiser today at the Cumberland Junior School at 2647 Windemere Ave. There will be heads shaven, great items auctioned and bike games — be sure to bring your bike and helmet if you wish to compete. Hot dogs, soft drinks and ice cream will be available by donation. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the Tour de Rock 2011 team will arrive at 6:15 p.m. ••• Crown Isle’s Wheels Up for Tour de Rock cocktail reception runs from 6 to 9. You can meet the riders, savour hors d’oeuvres, have fun and help to beat cancer. Tickets cost $35 at Crown Isle. ••• The traditional community breakfast rally, including headshaves, happens Thursday at Thrifty Foods in Courtenay from 7 to 9 a.m. Editorial, A28.

CATHY SNYDER DANCES at the Dance de Rock with John Burke, the man who showed her the steps. PHOTO BY KEN SNYDER

Kidney Walk this Sunday will help give the gift of life to be a life-saving process for one of her sisters, who discovered that she had pre-cancerous cells. Another of her sisters proved to be a perfect match to be a donor for Schultz. “I didn’t realize how sick I looked to my family all those years ago, and I was completely surprised and grateful that my sisters and brothers had taken the initiative to be tested,” stated Schultz. “I am forever grateful to my sister MJ for the sacrifice and the precious gift she gave me on Oct. 5, 1999. It’s been the best birthday present ever, and my health has — and is — improved dramatically! “I also urge everyone who would like to be an organ donor to register with the BC Transplant Society. Having a sticker on your driver’s licence isn’t enough anymore.” Latrace, a resident of

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for another new kidney. Because there is such a shortage of organ donors, Latrace realizes it may be five years or so before he receives the gift of life again. Latrace and his wife of 38 years share their home with their daughter and her young daughter. When he’s feeling up to it, he enjoys taking short walks with his granddaughter. ••• The inaugural Comox Valley Kidney Walk happens this Sunday at 11 a.m. at Simms Park. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Sponsors, volunteers and walkers are needed. To register online, visit www.courtenaykidneywalk. ca. Contact walk co-ordinator Carol Wain at 250-8710667 or courtenaywalk@ kidney.bc.ca — Kidney Foundation of Canada

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Jumpstart helping youth get into sports activities Lindsay Chung Record Staff

Courtenay Canadian Tire dealer Bert Heeringa and his fellow Canadian Tire Jumpstart Pedal for Kids Cycling Tour riders have raised enough money to help more than 2,000 children sign up for sports and activities. The five-day, 500kilometre Canadian Tire Jumpstart Pedal for Kids Cycling Tour wrapped up Sunday in Vancouver. As of Monday, it had surpassed its $200,000 goal and raised $204,161 for CANADIAN TIRE JUMPSTART presents Activity Kits to the Comox Valley PHOTO BY LINDSAY CHUNG Jumpstart, a commu- Boys and Girls Club. nity-based charitable program that helps ley, explained Thomp- money so that one kit Thompson is always children aged four to son. can go to every commu- thrilled to make the 18 participate in orga“Bert’s been just an nity in Canada with a presentations. nized sports and rec- amazing Jumpstart Canadian Tire store. “It’s very emotional reation. supporter,” he said. The kits are worth to me to come to comOne of the 22 riders, “They have a very an average of $1,000 munities right across Michael Strachan, the strong chapter in Cour- each, and Jumpstart Canada and especially senior vice-president tenay.” plans to donate 500 on the Island and talk of merchandising at Throughout the Activity Kits across the to people and, unsolicitMark’s Work Wear- Pedal for Kids tour, country. ed, have people say how house in the ridC a l g a r y, ers gave We’re helping away 10 r a i s e d $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 deliver life skills Activity himself. Kits filled C a n a - in people and give with a dian Tire them the opportuw i d e Jumpstart nity to learn the variety p r e s i - value of sport and of sports dent Dan equipT h o m p - recreation. That’s ment — son says really exciting. including the averto the Dan Thompson two age cost Comox to support Va l l e y a child for an eight- Boys and Girls Club week sports program when the riders came is $100, so this cycling through the Valley tour has a huge impact Thursday evening. all across the country. “They got into a comOne in three Cana- munity and help, we STORES s FLYERS s DEALS dian families cannot say, an average of 20 COUPONS s BROCHURES s CATALOGUES afford to put their child kids, and we say it goes CONTESTS s PRODUCTS in after-school sports on and on,” said Caroactivities, according to lyn Solby, Canadian Thompson. Tire’s director of marLast year, Jumpstart keting and communicaSave time, save money. helped 98,000 children tions in Toronto, who and distributed $10.2 was one of the 22 riders Visit our other Black Press sites million across Canada, on the tour. and the organization Canadian Tire Finanhelped 13,800 children cial Services holds a in B.C. fundraising event for Every dollar raised Jumpstart every year, by Heeringa during the and this year, they held Pedal for Kids ride will a gala dinner and raised stay in the Comox Val- $500,000 — enough

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Residents urged to get out and vote in November Citizen Voice Project asking for help before civic elections

organization tends to broaden the playing field, added Vie. “You’re not focusing so much on one particular issue, which creates conflict, but if you try Lindsay Chung to identify what everyone values, you tend Record Staff to have common interIn the weeks lead- ests,” he said. ing up to the Nov. 19 Each survey takes municipal elections, about two to three the Citizen Voice Proj- minutes to fill out and ect hopes to get people is composed of 10 yes talking about what is or no questions with important to them and room for comments. It’s to inspire them to vote. meant to be a conver“We’re hoping to sation starter to build inspire more people to engagement and demovote in the upcoming cratic literacy. civic elections,” said “The questions are Susan MacVittie, who simple, they’re broad, is co-orand I dinating think so the projThe door far, 94 ect with opens up for conper cent Dan Vie. of respon“This is versation. Suddenly d e n t s part of the you find people h a v e p r o c e s s want to talk about agreed to engage w i t h it because they people in them,” a dialogue don’t have a said Vie. a b o u t chance usually. “ N o w, what’s whether Dan VIe the people important to them in governing their community and us agree, that remains how they can make a to be seen. It’s a converdifference by voting.” sation opportunity, and The non-profit, non- it’s easy and fun.” partisan Citizen Voice The survey results Project (CVP) is mov- will be correlated with ing into the next phase how an individual of its Community Sur- councillor voted on a vey Project. particular value and Last spring, 600 sur- presented in the form veys were completed, of a report card, which and in the next three will be shared with the weeks, CVP is setting public, councils and the a target of conducting regional district. 1,400 more — and it’s “It’s giving people an looking for help. opportunity to think The CVP is looking about what’s imporfor volunteers to take tant to them,” said Vie. the survey to their “Often, people don’t get friends, neighbours and asked. It’s a process acquaintances. of asking people what “We need people to they think. The door be involved for a few opens up for conversahours,” said Vie. “The tion. Suddenly you find group is trying to WINNING emphasize that you NUMBERS gain more by meeting people face to face. That Fri., Sept. 23 builds community.” 2011 In the next two LOTTO MAX weeks, the Citizen Voice 8 16 24 27 30 38 40 Project will be canvassBonus 18 ing surveys door-toEXTRA 2 31 63 84 door, at events and at favourite spots in the Comox Valley. Sat., Sept. 24, 2011 Only 31 per cent of 6/49 people voted in Courte03 08 15 16 20 46 nay’s civic election, and Bonus 35 CVP wants to encourBC/49 age a higher turnout 05 13 19 26 31 37 in the upcoming civic Bonus 28 election through this EXTRA 09 24 33 59 survey. In the event of discrepancy between The survey is a valthis and the official winning ues-based survey, not numbers list, the latter shall prevail. an issue-based one, to engage people in what kind of values are important to them in our community. Ofﬁce 250.941.8001 They chose to focus Cell 250.898.1057 on values because issues tend to polar#103-1797 Comox Ave. ize people, explained www.berryrealty.com MacVittie. berryrealty@shaw.ca A values-based

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Updated source-to-tap water guide to be unveiled Lindsay Chung Record Staff

An updated guide that explores drinking water from source to tap is being launched Monday. Wedler Engineering water policy and research specialist Sonya Jenssen has completed the 2011 Comox Valley Drinking Water Reference Guide, and she is hosting a launch for the guide Oct. 3 from 5 to 6 p.m. at The Freakin’ Coffeeshop at 106-2456 Rosewall Cres. in Courtenay’s Tin Town. The event is open to the public, and Jenssen says it will be very casual, as people are invited to drop in any

time during that hour to talk to her, look through a hard copy of the guide and look at the three-dimensional watershed map. The 2011 Comox Valley Drinking Water Reference Guide is online now at www. waterresearch.ca. North Island College has just picked up the guide and will make it available to its students, while a professor at Okanagan College will use the guide in her environmental law course, according to Jenssen. Jenssen hopes that people find the guide inspiring. She — and the funders — would like to see a guide like this in every commu-

Co-operation conserved H2O The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) reports that water supply and pressure were maintained thanks to the co-operation of those water users affected by the recent Stage Three restrictions from Sept. 12 to 23. The restrictions were required due to BC Hydro’s fall maintenance on the Puntledge River generating station, which meant that the CVRD water system had to supply water to consumers via standby pumping stations. The Stage Three restrictions — which prohibit lawn watering, power washing driveways, etc. — were necessary to maintain enough water in the system for household and firefighting needs. “Residents were asked to use water only when completely necessary so that we could maintain adequate pressure and quantity in the system, and our data tell us that our water users diligently followed the restrictions,” said Marc Rutten, the CVRD’s senior manager of engineering services. “Once the restrictions began, there was an immediate and significant reduction of 37 per cent in water use.” The CVRD used advertising, news releases, its website, Facebook and Twitter pages, and signs in high-visibility areas around the Comox Valley to keep residents aware of the stage of the water restrictions.

Information on watering restrictions at any time of the year can be found on the CVRD’s website at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/ restrictions. — Comox Valley Regional District

THIS WARNING SIGN asks people to be careful what they put into Comox Lake. PHOTO BY KAMA CORBETT

nity. “My ultimate hope would be that (readers) are inspired and passionate to learn more about water and understanding its importance,” she said. “Water really does touch everything. I think it’s really fascinating, and I think every living thing has dependence on water. “I hope you feel inspired and you think about how you treat water .... and understand it’s a whole source-to-tap process and there’s hundreds of people behind every glass of water you drink working in every capacity.” The guide covers top-

ics such as challenges to water management, federal and provincial jurisdiction related to drinking water and water supply systems in the Valley. Jenssen also produced the 2007 Comox Valley Drinking Water Reference Guide as part of the Comox Valley Water Watch Coalition. “Through that group, we realized there needed to be an overview of drinking water sources for the general public,” she said. The 2007 guide was funded by Vancouver Island Water Watch, Project Watershed Society and the local

chapter of the Council of Canadians. The 2011 guide, which updates the 2007 guide and includes a new chapter, was funded by Vancouver Island Water Watch. “2007 and 2011 are definitely different guides,” said Jenssen. “2011 is slightly more geared toward a student water researcher ... I had a slightly different audience in mind. I added a chapter looking at different levels of treatment.” The 2007 guide inspired a similar guide in Port Alberni, which was launched this March, explained Jenssen. Jenssen attended the Port Alberni guide launch and met the funders, who wanted to update the 2007 Comox Valley guide and distribute it together with the Port Alberni guide. Jenssen has seen a growing awareness about water protection, water sources and water infrastructure in the past four years. “I feel very positive about these changes that are happening, and I think that’s a good thing,” she said.

“There’s a growing awareness, and with that comes respect.” Jenssen has been with Wedler since

January, when she was brought in to work on the Comox Lake Water Protection Plan. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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by helicopter to Circlet Lake to interview and extract the man’s girlfriend. Despite the readiness of the teams, weather proved to hamper search efforts, as helicopters could not easily access the search area despite incredible flying by the pilots of Ascent Helicopters. As weather windows opened, pilots inserted teams throughout the morning, accessing higher and higher terrain and with it falling snow. Search managers and searchers alike

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He’s running the dream – all over New Zealand Steven Maloney and his father Terry leave the Comox Valley for his Running the Dream run across New Zealand this Sunday. Maloney plans to run from the most northern point of New Zealand, Cape Reinga, to Bluff, the most southern part of New Zealand, starting Oct. 11. His goal is to complete the run in 40 days — or run about 50 kilometres per day. Maloney is no stranger to running. His last big run was the Great Walk from Gold River to Tahsis on June 4. He ran 63.5 km in seven hours and 40 minutes, placing 10th.

STEVEN MALONEY HEADS to New Zealand this Sunday. Maloney raised more than $1,200 for the New Zealand Red Cross to

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ney’s run on Facebook under Running the Dream. He hopes to keep a daily journal and to let people see how he is doing. Maloney is still collecting pledges to assist New Zealand Red Cross, with the donations going to the earthquake victims of Christchurch. Maloney intends to return to the Comox Valley in February after some rest and relaxation and after spending time with his mom in Invercargill, New Zealand, and meeting his two-yearold niece, Abby Rose. Maloney says it has

been a positive experience in the Comox Valley, and he wants to especially thank all the cars that tooted their horn in support on his early-morning runs. Some days, it was a hard grind to get motivated, but he says it always felt good when someone honked and it would give him a burst of energy. Also, a huge thank you to his dad, who pedaled his bike behind him each morning and was there for support. Once again, Malo-

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Drug busts this month locally Comox Valley RCMP took some drugs off local streets with several busts this month. In the early-morning hours of Sept. 11, RCMP surprised a suspected local drug dealer as he slept when they searched his residence in the 4600 block of Headquarters Road in Courtenay. The 44-year-old was found in possession of a quantity of cocaine, cash and bear spray. The man was arrested as a result and later released on a promise to appear in court. Police are recommending charges of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. On Sept. 14, the Comox Valley RCMP’s drug section searched a residence located above a business on Fifth Street in Courtenay. This search resulted in one of the largest ecstasy seizures in the Comox Valley. Over 900 pills suspected to be ecstasy

were seized along with other synthetic drugs, marijuana and a substantial amount of cash. The resident, a 28-year-old Courtenay male, was arrested and later released on a promise to appear. Police are seeking charges of possession of ecstasy and marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. Michael Austin Schmidt, 23, was arrested in Comox after a search in the 2100 block of McKenzie Avenue on Sept. 18. A quantity of cocaine and heroin along with a loaded 9mm handgun were seized as a result. Schmidt is charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of heroin for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a restricted firearm and possession of ammunition for a restricted firearm. ••• RCMP attended a single-ve-

hicle motor vehicle incident just before 10 p.m. on Sept. 22 in the 5900 block of Highway 19A in Courtenay. A 19-year-old Merville resident was fortunate to have been able to walk away after he lost control of the truck he was driving, say RCMP. He was attempting to pass another on the right while it was raining heavily, a substantial amount of water had gathered on the roadways and it was very dark. The truck hydroplaned and then went off road, where it flipped three times before coming to a stop, police added. The vehicle was a writeoff due to extensive damage. The driver faces possible charges in relation to this incident under the Motor Vehicle Act. Police urge all drivers to adjust their speeds accordingly with the rainy season now upon us. — Comox Valley RCMP

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Comox Golf Course Filberg Lodge & Park Comox Archives Museum Pearl Ellis Art Gallery Comox Lions Club Tigger Too Day Care Marine Rescue Station Pt. Holmes Boat Launch United Church Pentecostal Church Anglican Church Roman Catholic Church Bay Community Church Presbyterian Church St. Joseph’s Hospital d’Esterre Seniors Centre Comox Legion Nature Trust of BC 888 (Komox) RCAF Wing 1582 Balmoral Avenue

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Conserving the city’s heritage Commission is preserving past legacies for the future Lindsay Chung Record Staff

“Celebrate the past. Look toward the future.” That’s how Lawrence Burns, chairman of the City of Courtenay Heritage Advisory Commission (COCHAC), started his annual report to Courtenay council Monday. The COCHAC advises council on heritage conservation matters, as well as undertakes and provides support for such activities as benefit and provide for the advancement of heritage conservation in the city, explained Burns. “Heritage conservation ensures that the legacy of the past will be preserved for the future,” he said. “We are encouraged on many fronts, as we see significant increase in the interest in heritage by our local politicians and administrations, residents, businesses and tourists, but the importance of doing more is an ongoing challenge. It requires a determined commitment and political will to encourage our people to share in protecting, conserving and honouring our irreplaceable heritage.” The COCHAC, which began in May 1984, has 29 members, including a city staff person. During his report, Burns spoke about the four levels of heritage activities in which the COCHAC is involved. There is the Heritage Inventory, which is an inventory of buildings constructed prior to 1939. The inventory includes more than 200 residences and more than 50 businesses. The COCHAC is continuously working on compiling historic information, construction dates, builders, owners and other information on these places, explained Burns. The COCHAC is also involved in installing commemorative heritage plaques. The COCHAC identifies the significance of the building or site and obtains the owner’s permission for installation. Then, through press release and public ceremony, the public awareness of its significance is made, explained Burns.

Twenty-three plaques have been installed to date, the latest being the Old Creamery Steam Whistle, placed on its original site, now home to the Courtenay library. The COCHAC is also involved in the City of Courtenay Heritage Register. The register is an official listing of properties, identified by the community as having heritage values or character, complete with a Statement of Significance. These will be part of the Canadian Register of Historic Places, following submission to the Province of B.C., explained Burns. The first phase of this register began in June 2008 and was approved by council in August 2009. It includes 20 locations, and the COCHAC is

in the process of adding one more site, the Sandwick Veterans Memorial Cairn, Burns told council. The fourth level is heritage designation bylaws. To further protect “real property in whole or in part” from alteration or demolition, without prior approval of plans, a designated building is identified by a bylaw, explained Burns. Three such bylaws have been passed in years past — including the E&N Railway Station — and one more is in the works, he noted. “Heritage BC has been working on a ‘Call to Renew BC Heritage Programs,’ and it has been emphasized that ‘a revitalized heritage program will be a sound investment, a boon to B.C.’s diverse and growing tourism

industry and a commitment to a sustainable future. It will also fulfill the pact with the people of B.C. to protect, conserve and honour our irreplaceable heritage,’” said Burns. “We believe heritage is good business, whoever you are. It is inspiring and challenging, and we are working together for this, so let’s celebrate the past and look toward the future.” C o u n c i l l o r s expressed gratitude toward the COCHAC for its work. “I think it’s an honour to the city that so many people who have a heart for the community maintain this commitment by serving on this commission, which is a real partnership between citizens and city staff,” said Coun. Doug Hillian.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BYLAW AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A PHASED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT A Public Hearing will be held at: on: time:

d’Esterre House 1801 Beaufort Avenue Comox, B.C. Wednesday, October 5, 2011 7:00 pm

This Public Hearing will be held to consider the following proposed bylaws: BYLAW NO. 1692 In general terms, the purpose of Bylaw No. 1692 (Comox Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 61, 2011) is to amend Town of Comox Zoning Bylaw 1377 to: 1. Amend the definition of a family child care facility as a Home Occupation in keeping with new provincial regulations which increases the maximum number of children under care from 7 to 8; 2. Rezone from CD 6 Comprehensive Development 6: 1829 Beaufort Avenue to CD 6.1 Comprehensive Development 6.1: 1829 Beaufort Avenue Lot A Section 56 Comox District Plan VIP85267 shown shaded on Map 1; and 3. Zone that portion of Lot A, District Lot 144, Comox District, Plan 20350, Except Part in Plan VIP84809 (a portion of 2440 Tutor Drive), shown shaded on Map 2, as P1.2 Park and Nature Conservation. MAP 1

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NOTICE OF WAIVER OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BYLAW The following Bylaw, No. 1689 has received Second Reading by Town of Comox Council. In accordance with Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act, Council has waived the requirement for a Public Hearing on this zoning amendment. Council will consider Third Reading and Adoption of Bylaw No. 1689 at the October 5, 2011 Regular Council Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 1801B Beaufort Avenue (top floor of Dusty’s Den). BYLAW NO. 1689 In general terms, the purpose of Bylaw No. 1689 (Comox Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 60, 2011) is to amend Town of Comox Zoning Bylaw 1377 by rezoning from R1.1 Single-Family to R3.1 Single-Family/Secondary Suite to permit a single-family dwelling with a secondary suite on Lot 63, Section 1, Comox District, Plan 18100 (shown shaded on the map below).

Lot A Section 56 Comox District Plan VIP85267 (1829 Beaufort Avenue)

Lot A, District Lot 144, Comox District, Plan 20350. Except Part in Plan VIP84809 (a portion of 2440 Tutor Drive)

BYLAW NO. 1693 In general terms, the purpose of Bylaw No. 1693 (Comox Phased Development Agreement No. 3: 1829 Beaufort, Authorization Bylaw, 2011) is to establish a Phased Development Agreement between the developer, Comox Harbour Centre Management Inc, An Alberta Corporation, and the Town of Comox for the provision of the following amenities in relation to the development of Lot A Section 56 Comox District Plan VIP85267: • construction of residential and commercial buildings in keeping with sustainable development standards; • a minimum of seven 220 volt connections in parking areas for electric cars; • electrical connections to service electric scooters in a residential building; • automatic controls to conserve lighting in rooms with low occupancy; • construction of a public walkway from Beaufort Avenue to the existing waterfront walkway adjacent to the beach; • visible fire alarms for the hearing impaired in any Adaptable Housing units; • Beaufort Avenue infrastructure improvements including undergrounding of utility wires, sidewalk construction, and installation of streetlamps. The Phased Development Agreement will limit the Town’s ability to change the permitted uses, conditions of use, density, parcel area, parcel coverage, height, and required setback regulations applicable to Lot A Section 56 Comox District Plan VIP85267, shown shaded on Map 1 above, pursuant to Bylaw No. 1692 (Comox Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 61, 2011) for a term of ten years. The proposed development on Lot A Plan VIP85267 is for approximately 1920 square metres of commercial space in a building facing Beaufort Avenue and 14 multi-family dwelling units on the southern portion of Lot A Plan VIP85267. The Phased Development Agreement may be assigned to another developer of Lot A Plan VIP85267 if the Town agrees.

Copies of Bylaw No. 1689 along with Zoning Bylaw 1377 and other information relevant to the proposed Bylaw are available for public inspection at the Town Hall, 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excepting Statutory Holidays from the date of the publication of this Notice up to and including October 5, 2011. Persons wishing to request to appear as a delegation may do so by mail to 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 1R9, by fax to 250-339-7110, or by e-mail to council@ comox.ca as long as the request: 1. is received before noon on September 29, 2011; 2. is addressed to the Deputy Corporate Administrator; 3. references Bylaw No. 1689 under consideration; and 4. includes the name and address of the person wishing to appear as a delegation. Each such person is solely responsible to ensure that their request is received on time. Persons wishing to make written submissions in advance of the October 5, 2011 Council Meeting may do so by mail to 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 1R9, by fax to 250-339-7110, or by e-mail to council@comox.ca, as long as the submission: 1. is received before 4:00 p.m. on October 5, 2011; 2. is addressed to Mayor and Council; 3. identifies the bylaw under consideration in the subject line of a letter or email; and 4. includes the name and address of the person making the submission. Each such person is solely responsible to ensure that their submission is received on time. The Town will not issue any acknowledgement of receipt of such submissions. M. Kamenz MUNICIPAL PLANNER

Copies of Bylaws No. 1692 and 1693 along with the existing Zoning Bylaw and other information relevant to the proposed bylaws are available for public inspection at the Town Hall, 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excepting Statutory Holidays from the date of the publication of this Notice up to and including October 5, 2011.

At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person, by their representatives or by written submission on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaws. Persons wishing to make written submissions in advance of the Public Hearing may do so by mail to 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 1R9, by fax to 250-3397110, or by e-mail to council@comox.ca, as long as the submission: 1. is received before 4:00 p.m. on October 5, 2011; 2. is addressed to Mayor and Council; 3. identifies the bylaw or bylaws under consideration in the subject line of a letter or email; and 4. includes the name and address of the person making the submission.

Each such person is solely responsible to ensure that their submission is received on time. The Town will not issue any acknowledgement of receipt of such submissions. Legal considerations prevent the Town of Comox Council from considering any representations after closure of the Public Hearing. M. Kamenz MUNICIPAL PLANNER

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Quality Foods brings you .... a BRITISH INVASION of the tasty kind We have arranged a special shipment for you straight from the United Kingdom to your local Quality Foods Store!

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for

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3$ for

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for

5 3

330ml

with Fiery Jamaican Root Ginger, 330ml

¢ Each

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275gr

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330ml

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Ma Made

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¢ Each

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80’s

380ml

2$ for

Each

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Each

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1’s

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3 5

2$ for

5 2

250 gr

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for

Jelly Tots

3$ for

Each

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205gr

180gr

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50gr

Rowntree

Indian Tonic Water

Digestives

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9’s

Thorntons

Each

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for

1lt

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200-215gr

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Each

for

McVitie’s

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Bassett’s

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Regular or Diet, 2lt

Original Bitter Lemon

Mrs. Crimbles

Irn-Bru

Energy Drink

Schweppes

Malt Loaf Twin Pak

Barr

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Soreen

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300gr

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520gr

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for

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Batchelors

2$ Old Jamaica

Each

170gr

Coke

Traditional, Strong or Silverskin,454gr

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Cherry

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for

Onions

Butter Beans

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Red Cabbage Crosse & Blackwell

Gravy Granules

Sage & Onion Stuffing 170gr

Bisto

Paxo

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Nairn’s

Each

Traditional Oatcakes 300gr

2$ for

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3$ for

Fox’s

Glacier Mints

Lees’ of England

Macaroon Bar

5 3 4$ for

70gr

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Dairy Milk

Turkish, Whole Nut or Milk, 230gr

Each

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for

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6$ for

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Deli Style Bacon

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Japanese Style Breading, 150gr

12x125gr

227ml

Snowcrest Raspberries In Light Syrup, 425gr

5000

10,000

Simply 2% or Vanilla Plus Multipak Yogurt

Panko

Water Chestnuts or Bamboo Shoots

7500

300gr

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237-283gr

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Patak’s

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3$ for

Steamers 283-291gr

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650gr

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341-355ml

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Kikkoman Soy or Teriyaki Sauce 296ml

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Family Pack, 8.80 per kg

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Smokies

450gr

Mitchell’s

Harvest Meats

Schneiders

500gr

Regular or All Beef, 450gr

400gr

Wieners

Sliced Bacon

Classic Rings 375gr

Each

Pork or Dinner Sausages Family Pack, 5.49 per kg

Each

Offer is in effect Monday Sept. 26th - Thursday Oct. 6th

Chunk or Flaked Light Tuna

118-157ml

4x99gr

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3$ for

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4$ for

Del Monte

Fruit Bowls 4x107-112ml

Redenbacher’s

Microwave Popcorn 6’s 480-594gr

225-500gr

Aranciata or Pomegranate, 1lt

2000

Frankʼs Hot Sauce 148ml

3000 Old El Paso Chili Jalapeno Peppers Pickled, 250ml

3000 Echoclean Natural Fabric Softener Sheets 40ʼs

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740-800gr

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Chunky Chili 425gr

900gr

3$ for

Weight Watchers

3$ for

for

Saputo

320gr

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150-200gr

946ml

2$ for

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2$ for

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709-828ml

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3$ for

99 2

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1kg

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Funbites, Minibites or Squiggles

Golden Boy

2$ for

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1.36lt

1.89lt

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Assorted Sizes

Baking Pitted Dates

1kg

2$ for

2 $5

5 2

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Facial Tissue Basic

5 4

Plus Applicable Fees

500ml

400gr

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Walnuts

Selected, 1.75lt

99 3 Smucker’s

Parkay

Golden Boy

6x132’s

100% Juice

Maple & Brown Sugar, 774gr

1kg

Green Works

Bathroom, Toilet Bowl or Dilutable Cleaner

for

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9 10kg

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Golden Boy

1.35kg

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1.28kg

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Macaroni & Cheese

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650ml

for

Quaker

Oats

Tomatoes

9 454gr

Robin Hood

Unico

5 4 525-685gr

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750gr

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700-900gr

4kg

1kg

Green Works

for

Rogers

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Pasta

Beans, Chick Peas or Lentils

Granulated White Sugar

141-215gr

Unico

170-226gr

Melts Cheese Slices

Shredded Cheese

Organic Whole Bean Coffee

Family Size Cheerios

Potatoes

Gourmet or Express Smart Ones

255-311gr

for

Weight Watchers

Gourmet Smart Ones

241-283gr

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5 3

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158-220gr

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for

Saputo

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for

150-200gr

946ml

2$ for

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for

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2$ for

for

Charmin

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2$ for

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1.36lt

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Assorted Sizes

Baking Pitted Dates

1kg

2$ for

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Plus Applicable Fees

500ml

400gr

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Walnuts

Selected, 1.75lt

99 3 Smucker’s

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100% Juice

Maple & Brown Sugar, 774gr

1kg

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for

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for

9 10kg

For

Golden Boy

1.35kg

Selected, 796ml

Tropicana

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1.28kg

All Purpose Flour

Macaroni & Cheese

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Kraft Dinner

650ml

for

Quaker

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9 454gr

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5 4 525-685gr

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Go ‘Green, Works’ with all your cleaning supplies! Natural Dishwashing Liquid

750gr

Green Works

700-900gr

4kg

1kg

Green Works

for

Rogers

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Pasta

Beans, Chick Peas or Lentils

Granulated White Sugar

141-215gr

Unico

170-226gr

Melts Cheese Slices

Shredded Cheese

Organic Whole Bean Coffee

Family Size Cheerios

Potatoes

Gourmet or Express Smart Ones

255-311gr

for

Weight Watchers

Gourmet Smart Ones

241-283gr

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5 3

Weight Watchers

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158-220gr

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Cling Wrap

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2$ for

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Black Forest, Honey or Old Fashioned Ham

Instore Cooked

Roast Beef

Oktoberfest Potato, Red Potato with Dijon or Sweet Bean Salad

Regular or With Garlic

NEW!

99 2

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Bonus Q-Points Homous Dip Crispy

Chicken Drumsticks

10,000

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bonus

Fluffo Shortening 454gr

2000

PER

100gr

Garlic Sausage Link

49 100

Monterey Jack

Becel Soft Margarine

3000

Pillsbury Cookies 428-468gr

3000

Canadian

Shredded Parmesan

Per 100gr....................................... Rosenborg

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PER gr

100

Per 100gr.......................................

3000

Weather Permitting

5000 Carnation Skim Milk Powder 100gr

1000 Crown Corn Syrup 500ml

Thompson Seedless, 375gr

Club House Rice or Potato Flour 227gr

3000

149

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U 10 Size Colossal

East Coast Scallops

Frozen or Previously Frozen

29 PER gr

100

1 49 99 PER

100gr

Machine Peeled Shrimp

Frozen or Previously Frozen

49 PER gr

100

Fresh

Imitation Crab Meat

Prepared Instore

¢ PER gr

100

Each

PER

100gr

Pink Salmon Stuffed with Seafood

29 PER

100gr

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3000

Black Tiger Prawns

Fresh Snapper Fillets

24ml

Golden Boy Raisins

Dinner for 3

16/20 Large Size

Airwick Freshmatic Refill

3500

Each

Serving Suggestions

Palmolive Dish Soap 591-850ml

199 299 299

Family Pack, Per 100gr ..........

Twin Pack, 2x227gr

Each

Damafro

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PER

100gr

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Single Cream Brie

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2$ for

Bakery Fresh

Baguette

Harvest Grain, French or 100% Whole Wheat

Garlic Bread

for

Bakery Fresh

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5 2

6 99 for

Chocolate or Vanilla Cake

2 $5

Chocolate Eclairs............................ for

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Triple Layer

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Crustini or Sausage Buns

Thick Sliced or Seeded Bread 675gr

for

Snack Better

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113-142gr

Manitoba Harvest

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2 $6

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5000 Silver Hills The Big 16 Bread 615gr

5000 McGavinʼs Winnipeg Rye Bread 500gr

3500 Organicville Organic Vinaigrette 236ml

3000 Spectrum Eggless Mayonnaise 473ml

5000 355ml

500gr

99 3

10,000

Marukan Rice Vinegar

Water Soluble, 454gr

Quality Fresh

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6-8’s

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1/4 Slab Squares

bonus

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Apple or Cherry

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6 49

D’Italiano

Cranberry Cocktail Mix

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2000 Whiskas Dry Cat Food

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5000 Purina Puppy or Dog Chow 2kg

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Quality Foods brings you .... a BRITISH INVASION of the tasty kind We have arranged a special shipment for you straight from the United Kingdom to your local Quality Foods Store!

Quality Foods

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Haywards

415gr

710gr or

Baked Beanz

Hob Nobs Chocolate Flapjack or Home Bake Chocolate Cake

for

4 Pack

300gr

3$ for

Baked Beans

for

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330ml

with Fiery Jamaican Root Ginger, 330ml

¢ Each

Apple Blackcurrant or Lemon No Sugar Added

Heinz

Piccalilli Pickle

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275gr

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1lt

Pearce Duff’s

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Each

Penguin Biscuits

330ml

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Blancmange

Ma Made

146gr

Thin Cut, 850gr

¢ Each

for

Each

5 2 1lt

99 Each

Scott’s

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Snowballs

Pudding 220-300gr

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2$ for

Real Milk Chocolate, 8’s

Coconut Covered Marshmallows 4’s

2$ for

Orginal, 250gr Tunnock’s

Milk Chocolate Tea Cakes 6’s

2$ for

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Porage Oats Original Scottish Milled Oats Orginal, 500gr

80’s

380ml

2$ for

Each

Crawford’s

Each

Custard Creams or Each Garibaldi for Biscuits 100-150gr

Sherbet Lemons, Mint Favourites or Jelly Babies

1’s

Cadbury

Flake Cake 6’s

3 5

2$ for

5 2

250 gr

Each

for

Jelly Tots

3$ for

Each

Fruit Gums & Pastilles

Cadbury

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205gr

180gr

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Rowntree’s

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50gr

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Indian Tonic Water

Digestives

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9’s

Thorntons

Each

Jacob’s Hovis

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for

1lt

Cadbury

Digestives

Fry’s

200-215gr

Schweppes

Each

for

McVitie’s

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Stem Ginger Cake

Bassett’s

Blend Tea

Regular or Diet, 2lt

Original Bitter Lemon

Mrs. Crimbles

Irn-Bru

Energy Drink

Schweppes

Malt Loaf Twin Pak

Barr

Lemonade Hartley’s

Soreen

McVities

Scottish

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Last! While Supplies

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300gr

Real Lanceshire

Lucozade

Robinsons

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Bigga or Mushy Peas

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Ginger Beer

Batchelors

2$ Old Jamaica

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Coke

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Branston Original Pickle

Cherry

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In Tomato Sauce, 410gr

for

Onions

Butter Beans

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Red Cabbage Crosse & Blackwell

Gravy Granules

Sage & Onion Stuffing 170gr

Bisto

Paxo

McVitie’s

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Nairn’s

Each

Traditional Oatcakes 300gr

2$ for

Heritage

Mint Humbugs

3$ for

Fox’s

Glacier Mints

Lees’ of England

Macaroon Bar

5 3 4$ for

70gr

Cadbury

Dairy Milk

Turkish, Whole Nut or Milk, 230gr

Each

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How to get financial plan PHOTO BY BRUCE MORNAN

Kayakers helping to find cancer cure KAYAK FOR CURE day in the river instead of the exposed trip to Goose Spit and back as originally planned. After a quick breakfast, lots of introductions and a safety briefing, 35 paddlers launched their kayaks into the Puntledge River. The trip began down river to the mouth of the estuary. From the estuary, kayakers paddled up river under both 17th and Fifth street bridges. The sun came out and people were taking off the layers down to rash guards and T-shirts. The group made it up to just below the Condensory bridge, where they then turned around and made the return trip to the marina. Once on shore, the barbecues were lit.

Hungry and thirsty paddlers, guides and volunteers were satisfied with plenty of food and drink. Stories were shared, laughs were many and there were scores of smiles had. “This event unites a dedicated group of people. People who paddle are passionate about this sport but more importantly, everyone who attends this event has a story of how they have been touched by cancer. They are passionate about finding a cure for this devastating disease,” said Brown. Prizes were drawn while the final numbers were tallied. The event raised $19,133 towards the Canadian Cancer Society. Plans are already being made for next year. To get involved, look for 2012 Kayak for

Woodlot tour this Saturday Join woodlot operator and author Harold Macy for a tour of his Headquarters Creek woodlot starting at 10 a.m. this Saturday. The two-hour tour is offered free of charge and will cover topics such as non-timber forest products and alternative logging methods.

Participants will need to provide their own transportation to Merville but once there the walking is on good roadways. If it’s a nice day visitors might want to bring a lunch. Dogs are welcome. Directions will be supplied. Space is limited. Reserve your place

through the Courtenay and District Museum by calling 250-3340686. — Courtenay and District Museum

a Cure Comox Valley information next spring or contact the Kayak for a Cure organization

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Forty people made a difference in the fight against cancer at an event earlier this month in the Comox Valley. The 2011 Kayak for a Cure Comox Valley was held at the marina adjacent to the Courtenay Airpark. The weather started that Saturday morning drizzly and grey. As tents were set up, registration began, paddlers were fitted to boats, and coffees were shared; the skies began to clear and the sun made an appearance for the first time in four days. The weather forecast was for rain and winds, increasing throughout the day. “Not ideal for a group comprised of a lot of novice paddlers,” said event organizer Blaine Brown. The decision was made to spend the

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For the past 50 years the Chamber has operated the Comox Valley Visitor Centre. This was the norm in many communities around the province and most folks considered the facility to be the tourist or information centre, not realizing it was really a Chamber ofÂżce that offered visitor services. Visitor services were, in most locations, offered as part of a contract with local municipalities. The Comox Valley is no exception and when I talk to non Chamber members, they know where the Visitor Centre is located but they are surprised to learn that our Chamber ofÂżce is in the same building at 2040 Cliffe Avenue. The reality, of course, is that it is the Chamber ofÂżce and we provide Visitor Centre services from that building. About four years ago, Comox Valley Economic Development assumed full responsibility for tourism services in the Comox Valley. Since that time the Chamber has had an annual contract to provide Visitor Centre services with Comox Valley Economic Development, who are almost ready to open their Regional Visitor Centre close to the Inland Island Highway.

The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce decided not to bid on the new contract as we felt the scope of this new facility would take away from our primary role, which is a Chamber of Commerce. We are also aware that a new trendâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that is Chambers no longer operating a local tourist centreâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;is evident in many BC communities as local tourism organizations establish their own facility. We made that decision recognizing that some of our members, especially those in the tourism industry, would be disappointed. We will continue to offer racking services and are just launching our new website with improved SEO capabilities and many other promotional features. We will continue to offer the full Visitor Centre until March 31, 2012 and we will continue to look at other options for providing services beyond that date. Comments? Email me: chair@comoxvalleychamber.com

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How Does your Business Keep Score with Wendy Lewis of MNP Date/Time: Thursday, October 6, 7:30 to 8:30am What does success look like for your business? Have you identiÂżed the handful of factors critical in achieving this success? Members can register online at www. comoxvalleychamber.com

Date/Time: Tuesday October 18, 6:00-8:00pm The Chamber, TD Canada Trust Small Business Banking and Jet FM are pleased to host the 5th annual New Business Mixer. This popular networking event is speciÂżcally for new businesses and new business owners and managersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; both members and prospective Chamber members. No chargeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;register at www.comoxvalleychamber.com

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IPhone Training with My Tech Guys Date/Time: Thursday, October 20, 7:30-8:30am IPhones for dummies! Members can register online at www.comoxvalleychamber.com

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Date/Time: Tuesday October 25, 5:30-7:30pm Take a tour of your Chamber's new site and meet those who were instrumental in its creation. Appetizers and a cash bar. Register online at www.comoxvalleychamber.com

Blackberry Training with ACS Computer Systems Date/Time: Wednesday, October 12, 7:30-8:30am Blackberrys for dummies! Members can register online at www.comoxvalleychamber.com

Comox Valley Home Based Business Association Small Business Expo Date/Time: Friday October 14, 1:00-8:00pm Location: Florence Filberg Centre This tradeshow is open to everyone! For more information go to www.cvhbba.com

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Business Breakfast Session Exit Strategies for Business Owners with MNP Date/Time: Wednesday, October 26, 7:30-8:30am To build the business you have today youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve invested years of your life. Now you are considering transferring your business to a family member? Or maybe you want to sell? Members can register on line at www.comoxvalleychamber. com â&#x20AC;&#x201C; News & Events â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chamber Events.

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tives from Majesta, a maker of household paper products; Tree Canada; and Focus on Forests narrowed the submissions down to 10 finalists. One of them is Beachcombers Community School (Grades K-7) in Fanny Bay. Beachcombers wants to install a stone circle in the middle of its outdoor classroom, surrounded by stone benches, creating a teaching circle. The school also wants to feature a compost station

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New assistance for seniors who care for brain injured The Comox Valley Head Injury Society (CVHIS) has a new community resource for seniors who provide care to brain injury survivors in the Comox Valley. Funded with support from United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island, the Seniors Caregiv-

ing Counselling Program offers free clinical counselling for seniors who provide care to brain injury and stroke survivors. CVHIS developed this program to support the needs of the many senior caregivers in our community whose mental health

and well-being has been impacted by the challenging experience of providing care to brain injury survivors. This program is particularly suited to senior caregivers experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, fatigue, anger, grief and social isolation.

The primary intended outcome of this program is to promote the mental health and well-being of seniors caregiving for brain injury survivors by offering a free counselling resource tailored to their specific caregiver needs. â&#x20AC;˘ The participant must

be a resident of the Comox Valley. â&#x20AC;˘ The family caregiver must provide care to a brain injury survivor (includes stroke). â&#x20AC;˘ The family caregiver or brain injury survivor must be 65 or older. Individuals interested

in further information can call the Comox Valley Head Injury Society at 250- 3349225 or e-mail outreach. cvhis@gmail.com. For more information, contact 250-334-9225 or ed.cvhis@gmail.com. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Comox Valley Head Injury Society

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What does the Chamber of Commerce do for you, your business and your community?

While most local business owners know the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce as the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary resource for networking and cost saving programs, one of the most exciting and progressive aspects of the Chamber is our boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to work on behalf of local businesses through the Advocacy Committee.

This vibrant committee addresses issues that have an impact on the local business community ity ty and serves as a representative representativ on hot-button concerns. Our success rate is solid, proving oving itself out last year when members of this committee went before the Courtenay and Comox councils to address concerns ncerns about property tax levels of local businesses. Through an information campaign, this group successfully reduced the he business usiness property tax rate in both municipalities. Being a member of the Chamber mber gives you this direct line to the politicians and staff who are at the front nt line of decision making regarding the Âżnancial, l, social, economic mic and political future of your business. It establishes stablishes yourr enterprise as a community-minded business, supporting the betterment of both economic conditions andd quality of life in the Comox Valley and gives you a voice that is heard eard loud and clear.

mberr membership indicates to The distinctive mark of Chamber stablished, committed to your consumers that you are well established, community community and in touch with the larger business commun throughout BC, Canada and the he world.

The Comox Valley Chamber off Commerce is supported bby our ds, and driven by the interests intere of members, guided by their needs, CEO I am the community we represent. With this in mind, as CEO, proud to continue to focus on and serve the Comox Valley business community.

Visitor Centre News

As summer winds down, it is time to say a big thank you to our summer student, Carrie, who was a cheery addition to our Visitor Centre team. She consistently greeted each visitor with a warm, friendly smile and was our expert for the North Island. We wish her all the best in her studies at North Island College. memorable Some of the memorab visitors we had this summ summer Swiss include two senior Swi cyclists on their way across acro camping, Canada by way of campin no matter what the temperatemper reading ture or storm level readin from was; a young cyclist fr Germany, traveling sol solo, who had cycled more than 3,000 kilometres from the north and was on his way to Ushuaia, Patagonia, campin camping all the way. No sooner had he left the Centre when a couple from Germany entered who were cycling to the same destination. While in the Valley, the couple was able to take advantage of www.warms www.warmshowers.org, a hospitality site for touring cyclists. A further furthe note on South America, our world traveler volunteer Al iis back from language school in Quito, Ecuador. Come in on o Wednesdays to hear about his trip.

Wildlife Safety & Viewing View Recently many hikers have aasked about safety and wildlife on our hiking and biking tra trails. Please visit the BCParks website www.env.gov.bc.ca, go to Things to Do, then to Wildlife Guidelines. The br brochure Bears and Cougars is essential information. Take time to also a good source for essen educate yourself about wild wildlife viewing Code of Ethics. The Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre at the Paradise Meadows is open until October 2.

While hikers have been dealing with challenging snow conditions in the alpine area, the whale watching season has been nothing short of spectacular. In addition to the transient orcas, resident orcas, humpbacks, hundreds of PaciÂżc White Sided dolphins, the second largest mammal (ELEN &URGALE !NDREW 'OWER +IP +EYLOCK 4OM -C!LLISTER 4RACEY -C'INNIS ,T #OL $EBORAH -C+ENZIE !LLEN on the planet was spotted nearbyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Âżn whales!

Turn Down the Lights and Dial Up the Ambiance -C7ILLIAM 3HELLEY /SACHUK

OnThursday, October 27 the following local restaurants will be turning down their lights, increasing the ambiance and raising awareness about energy conservation. Reserve now at: Bisque â&#x20AC;˘ BlackÂżn Pub Flying Canoe West Coast Pub Locals Restaurant â&#x20AC;˘ Mad Chef Cafe The Old House Restaurant â&#x20AC;˘ Plates Eatery River City CafĂŠ â&#x20AC;˘ Thai Village Restaurant The Union Street Grill & Grotto Yummies & Gyros Greek CafĂŠ

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Please note that BC Ferries publishes the All Routes Schedules online at www.bcferries.com rather than making it available in printed form. We provide copies of schedules and fares in printed form. The Visitor Centre is now open six days a week, Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Chair: "OB 3CALES s 1st Vice Chair: "ILL !NGLIN s 2nd Vice Chair 2OBIN 2IVERS s Past Chair: *EFF ,UCAS s Treasurer: Donna Cloutier Directors: (ELEN &URGALE !NDREW 'OWER +IP +EYLOCK 4OM -C!LLISTER 4RACEY -C'INNIS ,#OL $EBORAH -C+ENZIE !LLEN -C7ILLIAM 3HELLEY /SACHUK

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B.C. jobs plan bumps into reality VICTORIA — Premier Christy Clark’s “B.C. Jobs Plan” took some hits as she was finishing her weeklong publicity tour to roll it out. The serious damage wasn’t from her political opponents on the left and right. The body blows came from Europe, the United States and China, where the storm clouds of a second recession continued to gather. As world leaders offered up a chorus of warning about debt and falling consumer demand, commodity markets for metals, coal and petroleum tumbled along with stocks. One of the few firm targets Clark offered

was that eight new mines should be up and running in B.C. by 2015, with expansions or upgrades to nine more existing mines. That is the total arrived at after detailed meetings with the industry. But if China’s factories slow down because fewer Americans and Europeans buy their goods, those projects can fade as quickly as the price of copper. Total provincial spending for the B.C. jobs plan comes out around $300 million. The big-ticket items were contributions to port and rail facilities at Prince Rupert and Tsawwassen. Another $24 million goes to staff up natural resource permit offices, which

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FLETCHER are backlogged after amalgamation of various ministry functions. NDP leader Adrian Dix leapt on that announcement, saying it proves that the B.C. Liberals starved the regional offices. He’s right on that. For example, the resource ministry’s regional director for Skeena told the Bulkley-Nechako regional district board this spring that he has 30 per cent less staff than five years ago. Some of that is a result of end-

Grannies good hosts Nine groups of grandmothers visit Filberg Centre

The financial crisis and the famine are putting more demands on the Foundation, which is reluctant to drop any community project it has supported in the past. The Stephen Lewis Foundation and the Grandmothers’ Groups in Canada are working even harder

raised $12 million for the Foundation. Grandmother groups attended this regional gathering from Campbell River, Merville, Powell River, Qualicum-Parksville, The Glacier GranNanaimo, Victoria nies hosted nine Grandand Denman and Salt mothers’ groups, in Spring islands. Courtenay on Saturday Grandmothers took at the Filberg Centre. part in three afterThese Grandnoon workshops: mother groups Maintaining the find many creWhile these projects Momentum, Makative ways to are making a very positive ing and Marketraise money ing Our Products for the Stephen difference, the worldwide and Planning and Lewis Founda- financial crisis is creating Promoting our tion to support havoc for the general African grandEvents. funding of public mothers. Two For more inforrepresentatives health aid in Africa. mation about the of the Stephen Stephen Lewis Lewis Foundation Foundation go came from Toronto and to raise money and to www.stephenlewisbrought news of the awareness of this situ- foundation.org and for Foundation’s work in ation. more information about Since 2006, 241 the Glacier Grannies, 15 sub-Saharan Afrigrandmother groups go to www.glaciergrancan countries. Alexis MacDonald, have formed across nies.org. — Glacier director of external Canada and have Grannies relations and Zahra Mohamed, Grandmothers to Grandmothers’ campaign co-ordinator, both brought uplifting stories from the grassroots projects the SLF supports. While these projects are making a very positive difference, the worldwide financial crisis is creating havoc for the general funding of public health aid in Africa. Because First World countries are not keeping promised commitIndividuals and families currently without ments to support the a family physician are invited to book an global fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and introductory appointment by calling: malaria, access to lifesaving treatment is declining. The famine in the Horn of Africa is also threatening the health of millions 331C 6TH STREET, COURTENAY of Africans. (opposite Courtenay Regional Library)

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ing duplication of forest, energy and other ministries, but by this spring there were 65 independent power projects waiting for approval in Skeena alone. Of course the NDP would fix that backlog by killing off the projects, and presumably break up the natural resources ministry again, to ramp up their beloved government jobs. The NDP also jumped on B.C. Liberal MLA John Les for going to high-unemployment Nanaimo and suggesting people should look north where jobs are going begging. Construction company Ledcor had job fairs in Prince George and Chetwynd in early September, looking for hundreds of truck drivers, heavy equipment operators, drillers, blasters, mechanics, surveyors and labourers for the Willow Creek coal mine in Tumbler Ridge. Another job fair was held in Fort St. James around the same time, looking for equipment operators for the Mount Milligan copper-gold mine. I had a chat a couple of weeks ago with a grader operator in Dawson Creek, working in the gas patch. Most of the pickups he sees on job sites have Alberta licence plates. So let’s say you’re an able-bodied unemployed guy sitting in Nanaimo, waiting for

a job to come to you. If that’s how you think the economy works, it’s no surprise if your preferred political message is Dix’s 1960s socialist blather about the government forcibly sharing the wealth. And it’s no surprise that you’re unemployed. B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins trashed the Prince Rupert port announcement as a payoff to local aboriginal people for a potash facility. “The usual Liberal policy of giving natives a veto on new projects has got to end,” Cummins said, demonstrating once again that he understands nothing about the evolution of this issue in the past 20 years. In summary, Clark’s jobs plan is to continue Gordon Campbell’s Pacific gateway strategy. The opposition parties are reheating decades-old failed options they hope will smell better than a stale three-term government. And B.C. is, as always, at the mercy of world events. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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Lodge/Lands area, start 10 a.m. All welcome. FMI: Kathleen Wheeler 250-897-1360. COURTENAY Library storytime, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. FMI: 250-334-3369. BLACK Creek OAPO #126 Harvest Dinner, Halbe Hall, 8369 Island Hwy., 5 p.m. Advance tickets only $15. FMI: 250-337-5245 or 250923-7148. OCEAN Waves Square Dance Club Harvest Dance with callers Fran & Roger Archambault & cuers Lorna & Carmen Corbet, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30–10 p.m. FMI: Cathy or Guy 250-3387942.

NAR-A-NON: If a family member or friend is using drugs, how does it affect you? We can help. Call Rene 250-334-2392, Sharon 250339-7906 or Jack 250-3343485. SPANISH Conversation: Anyone wishing to practise Spanish invited to join weekly group meeting Tuesday or Wednesday evening/daytime. FMI: 250-334-2031.

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Wednesday, Sept. 28 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Allan Jossul, Comox Bay Farm, Comox Road, Courtenay, 9 a.m.noon. Final Wednesday Market for the year. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com. C.V. CAMERA Club AGM with guest speaker Rhonda McQuade on equine photography, All-Purpose Room, Mark Isfeld School (1551 Lerwick), 7 p.m. All welcome age 19+. FMI: www.comoxvalleycameraclub.org.

Thursday, Sept. 29 COURTENAY Library storytime, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. FMI: 250-334-3369.

Friday, Sept. 30 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Comox Marina walk; meet at Port Augusta Marina, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Gina 250-890-9336, BettyLou 250-218-7908, Doris 250-871-3407, www. cvnewcomers.net. BRANCH 28 Cumberland Legion Soup & Sandwich, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. STRATHCONA Park Advisory Committee meets, BC Parks Protected Areas Boardroom, Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, Parksville, 6–10 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 1 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Celtic Cargo Cult, C.V. Exhibition Grounds, Headquarters Road, Courtenay, 9 a.m.noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com. CUMBERLAND United Church offers Saturday morning meditation, First & Penrith, 9–9:45 a.m. Variety of styles & leadership; no registration or fee; all welcome. FMI: Julianne 250400-7084. EVERGREEN Seniors Club annual fall garage sale, Rotary Hall & lobby, Florence Filberg Centre, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: 250-338-1000. FILBERG Heritage Lodge Plant Sale, Filberg Park Dairy Building (Filberg Rd. entrance open to vehicles), Comox, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. All proceeds to Lodge roofing project. Perennial plant donations welcomed; drop off at Dairy Building Friday, Sept. 30, 1–3 p.m. FMI: 250339-2715. COURTENAY & District Museum presents Headquarters Creek Woodlot Tour with Harold Macy, 10 a.m. Free admission; space limited. FMI/reservations: 250-3340686. COMOX Glacier Wanderers host 10 Km/5 Km Volkswalk in Campbell River’s Beaver

C.V. RCN Association hosts Annual Navy Meet & Greet, Comox Legion Lower Lounge, 1–5 p.m. All RCN, Merchant Navy, Commonwealth Navies & wannabes welcome. COMOX Seniors Centre presents d’Esterre House Dance with varied dance lessons by Eric Lam, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 2–5 p.m. FMI: arabella888@ gmail.com, 250-941-8885. C.V. CORONATION Street Fan Club meets, Snookers Lounge, Best Western Westerly Hotel (new location), registration 2:15 p.m., gathering 2:45 p.m. $3/person. FMI: Wendy 250-897-3697.

Monday, Oct. 3 OCEAN Waves Square Dance Club lessons every Monday with callers Fran & Roger Archambault, Courtenay Anglican Church, 7–9 p.m. All welcome. FMI: Cathy or Guy 250-338-7942.

Tuesday, Oct. 4 SOS (Support Our Seniors) Comox Valley meets, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7 p.m. Presentation on how to prevent falls. All welcome. FMI: 250-338-6265, 250-334-1580.

Wednesday, Oct. 5 CV. CHRISTIAN Women’s Connection (Stonecroft Ministries) Auction featuring Cranberry Creations A-Z, Best Western Westerly Hotel, 11:30 a.m. Brunch $15.50. FMI/reservations: annweir@ shaw.ca, Rose 250-337-5491.

Thursday, Oct. 6 COURTENAY Library storytime, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. FMI: 250-334-3369. C.V. PADDLERS host presentation Tips for the Paddling Photographer by Boomer Jerritt of Strathcona Photography, Lions Den (below Comox Dollar Store), 7 p.m. All welcome. FMI: 250-3348361.

Friday, Oct. 7 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group: No walk (Thanksgiving). FMI: www. cvnewcomers.net.

Saturday, Oct. 8 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Todd Butler, C.V. Exhibition Grounds, Headquarters Road, Courtenay, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com. COURTENAY Library storytime, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. FMI: 250-334-3369. COMOX Seniors Centre hosts Thanksgiving Dinner & Dance, doors 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. Tickets: $17.50/ members, $20.50/guests, available until Sept. 30 at office (open 10 a.m.–1 p.m. weekdays).

Tuesday, Oct. 11 NORTH Island Rhododendron Society meets, Comox United Church, doors 7 p.m., meeting 7:30 p.m. Featuring Mike Stewart on Species deciduous azaleas of North America. Free; guests welcome.

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Business obstacles discussed The Comox Valley Women’s Business Network is hosting an important workshop at their next meeting on Oct. 13. This workshop will begin where the others leave off. Setting goals can be very exciting and creative, but the hard work of breaking new ground in business can involve obstacles that stop us in our tracks. Worthwhile goals can be hard to attain, and first attempts may not be successful. We will explore common obstacles that participants have experienced and address them. Guest speaker/ facilitator Pat Allan will discuss goal attainment in general terms as an introduction and then will use the participant comments as the foundation for a customized presentation, followed by facilitated

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Sixth annual event Oct. 5 at the Job Shop in Courtenay

SPEAKER PAT ALLAN will facilitate a workshop Oct. 13 during the next Women’s Business Network meeting. table work. Participants will walk away with concrete ideas about actions they can take immediately to move their businesses forward. Allan created her management consulting company, Tesseract Consulting Ltd., in 1995. Focusing on the people side of organizations, she has worked with more than 70 clients of all sizes throughout B.C. Allan is an experienced, entertaining speaker and facilitator. Whether deliver-

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The Job Shop invites all jobseekers to its sixth annual Employment Expo next Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some employers will be accepting applications and interviewing, while others will be interested in meeting local talent. The employers attending will represent the tourism and hospitality, retail, health, transportation, finance, and social service sectors. Employers accepting applications and interviewing for positions at

Employment Expo are: Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Winners, Investor’s Group, and the Salvation Army. Employers who will offer information about their job positions and required qualifications are: Comox Valley Airport, St. Joseph’s General Hospital, Walmart Canada, Kal Tire, and the Canadian Forces Personnel and Family Support Services. Job Shop career advisers urge jobseekers to prepare for this opportunity. Research the employers you want to meet. Know what questions you’d like to ask. Prepare resumés that target the employers and positions of interest. Dress in business

casual clothing. The Job Shop SelfServe Resource Centre is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Job Shop is

located at 103 – 555 Fourth St. in Courtenay. For more information, call 250-334-3119. — Creative Employment Access Society

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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

Ride on, riders, ride on Tour de Rock riders pull into the Comox Valley today, drenched, sore and weary from their journey down the Island that began Saturday in Port Alice. Nonetheless, they’ve got a busy schedule until they head out Thursday morning. After various appearances during the day, they will attend an annual fundraiser at Cumberland Junior School. Doors open at 5 p.m. and Tour de Rock riders arrive at 6:15. Crown Isle’s Wheels Up for Tour de Rock cocktail reception runs from 6 to 9. You can meet the riders, savour hors d’oeuvres, have fun and help to beat cancer. Tickets cost $35 at Crown Isle. The traditional community breakfast rally happens Thursday at Thrifty Foods in Courtenay from 7 to 9 a.m. You can enjoy breakfast, participate in or cheer on headshaves, and see the Tour de Rock riders off. They’re putting their bodies on the line in a demanding 1,000-kilometre end-to-end cycle of the Island. The least the rest of us can do is give them some moral support, and donate to the cause. It’s impossible to list more than a fraction of the many fundraisers to date, but we can’t overlook Dance de Rock, a weekend-long dance event at the Florence Filberg Centre. Helped by a donation of hair (and more than $9,000) from Record sales representative Cathy Snyder, Dance de Rock 2011 has raised $12,000 toward the Tour de Rock total so far. Comox District Co-op’s annual Tour de Rock car wash and barbecue recently raised nearly $1,600. Like the other riders, Comox Valley RCMP auxiliary constable James Matsuda and Const. Steve Trevor of the RCMP have donated their time to countless fundraisers in their home communities already. They keep up the frantic pace until their journey ends Oct. 7. You can follow their progress online at http:// www.blackpress.ca/tour-de-rock. Black Press, one of the official Tour sponsors, has compiled a wealth of information there as well as a contest. Ride on, riders. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com. Record Question of the Week This week: Two-thirds of respondents so far say they are looking forward to voting in the Nov. 19 municipal elections. How about you? Practise your voting by casting a digital ballot in our online poll. Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll. Fre Bates and Bronco MonFred crief served the people of Cumberland for many years before deciding not to seek re-election to Village council this year.

The ill-prepared bonehead from Victoria who insisted on climbing Mount Edward Albert in bad weather risked not only his life but those of dedicated searchers, too.

KIP responding to rumours Dear editor, It is another great day in Union Bay but not without a few rumours and a little controversy. Historically, we have stayed out of the fray but with so many ill-founded rumours out there, it was time for some facts. First, Kensington Island Properties (KIP) has not sold to a Korean offshore group. Kensington still owns 100 per cent of the land covered under the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) Bylaws 56 and 57 and the Master Development Agreement (MDA). True, we are talking to other developers and builders who will help us develop the communities within Union Bay. We are all anxious to get going. Secondly, we have not abandoned the development nor have we run out of money or just gone away. The MDA states that before we can apply for any building permits we must first consolidate all 12 parcels of our land into the five Comprehensive Development Zones. To meet this obligation, we have had to survey the parcels and register them with the Land Title office in Victoria. This meant completing more than 23,000 metres of land survey including the perimeter of all of our land, Highway 19A, the E&N Railroad tracks, Washer Creek and the foreshore of Baynes Sound as they relate to our land. This has meant more than a year of survey and consultant time. The first of these CD Zones has now been registered with the balance to follow shortly. Third, we have not forgotten our obligation to the people of Union Bay. Before we develop any land, we will first upgrade the Union Bay Improvement District (UBID) water system.

We signed an agreement with UBID in April of this year. These upgrades will meet and exceed the requirements as set out by the Province of B.C. and the Vancouver Island Health Authority. The equipment and components required to complete this upgrade have been sourced and are sitting in Langley. Work will commence once a permit is issued by the CVRD. Fourth, we will not construct any housing or commercial development within the five CD zones without connecting to a Waste Water Treatment (WWT) system. The MDA negotiated between KIP and the CVRD clearly states that all development within our land will be connected to our WWT system. There will not be any septic systems on our land. The golf course and our many parks will be irrigated with reclaimed water from the WWT system. Water from Langley Lake will not be utilized for this purpose. More recently, we have been the subject of a letter writing and phone campaign to all levels of government from a few concerned citizens. The subject has been some debris piles from land clearing, which we completed in early summer. Since 2007, KIP has been clearing land within the development. Every step of the way this debris has been burned under permit and a watchful eye. To date, not one complaint has ever been lodged with any level of government. The Province issues the permits during the burn season when the burn index is safe — in other words when the wind is right and there is not a chance of an inversion. When the permit is issued, the weather/burn index is checked a number of times a day. The contractor also has a water

tanker standing by — just in case. During the July UBID board meeting, I stated that we had looked into having the debris piles chipped but the contractors could not get at it until later into the fall. We continue to look for other ways to dispose of these branches and stumps. For those people who are concerned about the proximity to the highway and the power lines — we would never burn there. The debris was placed there to separate and to dry. Those piles will all be moved farther upland to either be burned or chipped. Incidentally, the piles continue to grow as some in the community feel the need to dispose of all of their yard waste, all kinds of wood debris, pallets, doors, trees from other properties and just plain garbage. The disposing of this debris will not happen for a number of weeks yet. We cannot get the wood waste people on site for a while yet nor can we burn until at least November. Before we do anything you have my commitment that we will let you know how and when we will dispose of the debris before we do it. Finally, to sum things up, KIP is alive and well, we are completing our first subdivision of our land and getting it registered. We will soon start the water upgrades to the UBID system, followed by the wastewater treatment plant and getting roads built and pipe in the ground. Argyle will be our first single-family residential community in Union Bay along with our corporate offices and some small commercial development. Watch for our signage coming soon. Brian A. McMahon, Editor’s note: Brian McMahon is vice-president of Kensington Island Properties.

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Public sector defended Dear editor, As a proud public sector employee, I am fed up with Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) crusade against Canada’s public servants. The organization’s latest campaign against us continues to portray public service workers as overpaid individuals whose only interest is to retire at taxpayers’ expense. It is time to set the record straight. First, we do not receive a substantially larger average pension than private-sector employees. The average public sector worker’s pension is currently in the $25,000 range — does anybody really consider this an indecent figure these days? We also contribute, on average, considerably more to our pensions than do those private sector workers who have a pension plan. Second, despite the CFIB’s repeated comments on the Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP), there is absolutely no need for the government to step in and “do something before it’s too late.” The latest actuarial report shows that the PSPP is in good health, and that it will remain so for decades to come. Where’s the “funding crisis” that Laura Jones, senior vice-president research, economics and Western Canada with the CFIB, refers to? Third, as a person who has been employed by the federal govern-

ment for over 28 years I have never heard the phrase “Come for the maternity leave, stay for the pension.” Perhaps she heard it in her own workplace? As to comparing Canada with Greece, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development says Canada is one of the healthiest countries fiscally. Comparing or suggesting we are like Greece is fear-mongering. We in the public sector certainly do not enjoy much influence over our national government — the one that continues, year after year, budget after budget, to try to impose restrictive wage, pension and benefit concessions on us with no regard for the impact these will have on the services we deliver to Canadians. Local business owners should ask themselves if the CFIB really has their best interest at heart. Despite what the CFIB says, we are not their enemy! We are their customers, family and friends, and we have always supported Canada’s small businesses and entrepreneurs. Anybody can stand on a soapbox and point fingers at so-called “government fat cats.” Why don’t Laura Jones and the CFIB put the interests of Canadians first and provide better wages and working conditions for private-sector employees instead of promoting a race to the bottom in the name of tax cuts and Karen Weller, almighty profit? Courtenay

Some food bank context Dear editor, Although I regularly see volunteers at the CV Food Bank, I personally help at a soup kitchen instead. After carefully reading the letter (Record, Sept. 23) regarding the less-than-satisfying experience at our local food bank, I had to pass on my own perspective. The service provided at the food bank, and most soup kitchens, for that matter, is based upon a huge amount of volunteer effort and charitable donations. Over the past 15 years, I have seen a continual increase in the needs of hungry and homeless people, with a very small increase in the amount of help to provide it. For each person requiring a hot meal or bag of groceries, volunteers have driven around to the local businesses offering foodstuffs, discarded the rotten vegetables and moldy bread, boxed up food packs, cooked soups and prepared sandwiches or salads. After spending hours working to prepare consumable foods, it is very disheartening for volunteers to hear that the choices are not to individual tastes or that there should be alternatives. Agreed, lining up for “handouts” is an embarrassing

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WE, THE GRADE 3 classes at Brooklyn Elementary School, cleaned up the streets around our school on the afternoon of Sept. 21. We walked around the neighbourhood and picked up garbage with gloved hands. We found lots and lots of cigarette butts, however not a lot of other garbage! We would like to thank the people around our school area for helping the world be a cleaner, better place. We think the people of our neighbourhood are being respectful and responsible for the environment. We hope our community always stays this way.

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giving you what you said you wanted when you answered yes to all those questions. So if you’re thinking about participating in this survey, be careful what you wish for. TODAY IS A beautiful day even if it is raining. I am going to sit on my covered deck and enjoy my neighbour’s wind chimes. Their Canada flag looks especially nice today. After I ride my bike into town, I will dance, laugh, sing, play street hockey, smile and talk to my fellow community members. Maybe I should join the

A DIFFERENT OPINION IN regard to the recent survey put out by the Citizens Voice Project. What you may perceive as just an innocent wishlist that all the people of the Valley would love to happen is actually these people’s agenda. At some point I am sure it is their intention to endorse the political candidates they feel are sympathetic to their ambitions. If they are successful in electing them, they will then demand that they approve any project that they can dream up that they deem meets their agenda, all based on this survey as their mandate to do so and of course all with your tax dollars. If at some point taxpayers object to the crushing tax increases that would be necessary to fund this agenda, they will just say we are just

Communist Party. Later in the week I will jump in my glider and after that fly my RC helicopter. Oh yeah, my trusty and beloved dog will accompany me whenever possible. He may even pause to take the occasional crap. I will wish only good karma on the old gal who blasted her horn and came close to running me over while I was on my bike last week. Cheers. Have a good day and smile. Life is good! Take a step out of your CAVE (complain about virtually everything) and live life. You only have one! On a positive note, I would

pete with our taxpayers, especially if they are already out there providing services. If there is a concern that without subsidized fitness or subsidized preschool some people may not be able to afford private facilities, then let’s work out a low-income pass to be used at private facilities. The world economy since 2008 has seen one crisis after another and it is time that local governments start taking this into account. Local governments, like you, need to live within their means. Murray Presley, Courtenay

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Courtenay‘a better place’ Dear editor, I would like to commend city council on supporting Car Free Sunday. It really was a pleasure seeing all the people on the street, even for just four hours. There was a ton of small children on their bikes, teenagers on their skateboards and people walking their dogs up and down Fifth, up and down Fitzgerald. There was a lot of smiling faces. And the gods smiled down on us also as the downpour stopped and the sun came out on cue. This was also a learn-

ing experience but with a longer planning time, more co-ordination with city officials and even more publicity it could be an awesome event. Block parties, road hockey tournaments, roving musicians and vendors. Lots of possibilities. I was a volunteer traffic person at Sixth and Fitzgerald for part of the day. Most people in cars were pretty good, once we explained what was happening and/or explaining alternate routes. A few drivers were irate and I am sure there will be one or two letters to

the papers about how they were inconvenienced by having to detour a couple of blocks. Balanced against the hundreds of happy citizens participating in the first ever Car Free Sunday I think Courtenay is a better place for it. Andrew Gower, Nancy Hofer, Coun. Leonard and all the other organizers and volunteers deserve our thanks but I wanted to thank Mayor Greg Phelps for supporting this — the first, but not last — Car Free Sunday. Brian Charlton, Comox Valley

A MOTHER CYCLES on Fifth Street in downtown Courtenay without having to worry about motorized traffic threatening the safety of her child. PHOTO BY EARLE COUPER

Everyone was ‘extra friendly’ ‘Wonderful community event’ Car Free Sundays have potential to improve quality of life Dear editor, I attended Car Free Sunday in Courtenay and had a great time. It was fun participating in the activities, seeing kids playing on the street, road hockey, skateboarding, dancing, listening to music and visiting the various community booths. I stopped and talked

with lots of people some who I know and others for the first time. The event seem to make everyone extra friendly. I would like to thank the volunteer organizers for their time and commitment to make the event such a success and Courtenay and Cumberland for supporting them. Special mention for Andrew Gower, who had the vision and initiative to get this thing started and persisted through the many challenges that arose

during the planning of the event. I hope we see more Car Free Sundays and other similar events throughout the Valley in years to come. I think the potential that these events can have on improving the quality of life of our communities is enormous. The benefits I saw on Sunday included increased outdoor recreation, positive community social interaction and attracting people to the downtown area. David Stapley, Royston

Dear editor, Re: Have Your Say (Go roller blade on your own). Car Free Sunday was a wonderful community event for myself and my family to attend. What a great way to get out with family and friends, to connect with people while being active and to have fun downtown on a Sunday. This was a vibrant event attended by many smiling people. I am a regular bike commuter and deal with making sure my daily road biking results in arriving safely home. It was a true pleasure to be able to ride my streets today without one concern about what the cars are doing. (I am also a taxpayer, and had the pleasure to use the streets that I

contribute to in this way.) The other deep pleasure was to see my children and their friends out exploring their community by biking around the loop ahead of all the parents. This was the one day they could bike safely downtown, and they loved it! One way to encourage strong and healthy youth is to spend time as a family being active. Car Free Sunday allowed for this to happen while also connecting with community. Car Free Sunday was a total success and I wish to say thanks to Courtenay for supporting it, and all the volunteers who made it happen. I hope it can happen regularly from here on! Liz Girard, Courtenay

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‘Diatribe’ very disheartening Dear editor, It was very disheartening to read the diatribe of George Peters in your Sept. 21 edition relative to our 32nd annual Teddy Bear Run on Sept. 11. To start, there were not hundreds of motorcycles and to be precise there were exactly 101 motorcycles registered for this event. It just so happens the cute and cuddly stuffed animals have been collected and turned over to the hospital for the past 32 years. The toys are given to small children to help comfort them when they are hospitalized.

The use of “lawless” and “force” by Mr. Peters is so ridiculous and the furthest thing from the truth. This is not about a public relations event; it is about helping others. Unlike Mr. Peters, there were people standing along the roads cheering us on for they know the good we do. In the past we have had police escorts and we did make a request for one but for an unknown reason it was not provided this year. In addition to the stuffed toys, we have always been able to give needy items for children and seniors as well

as a sizable cash donation to the hospital foundation. This year, the donation exceeded $3,000. This money goes mainly towards equipment used in treatment of babies and children. I think we are beyond running marathons to raise money for charities, as our ages are approximately 40 to 75 and I think it is safe to say there are no anti-social bullies in our group. As far as loud motorcycle mufflers are concerned, enforcement is a police responsibility. None of our members fall within Del Collin, that category. Comox

‘Road rockets,’‘hogs’ should be quiet Dear editor, Why would anyone be upset by a handful of unmuffled hogs making a racket in a group ride of recreation motorcycles? Part of the problem is the participants of these “rides” seem to have patterned their look and their cycles after outlaw bikers of yore. Whether you’re a young kid or a geezer like me, you may find a number of

noisy choppers blowing stop signs all over the Comox Valley during these “unauthorized” functions a little intimidating. The riders with the “loud pipes” do tarnish the image of the whole group. How can you eliminate this problem? As an organizer, do a safety and loudness check at the beginning of the event. Anyone who fails, can take their road rocket home and make

it more presentable and road legal for the next ride. If you want to disobey traffic signs, get the RCMP to escort you (not the best use of their time). Loud engines on motorcycles, airplanes, cars, trucks, etc., belong at airports and race tracks, not on the streets of Pleasantville. We’ll love you more. Ken Oxley, Comox

Taj Mahal of schools nearing completion Dear editor, It looks like the Taj Mahal of schools is nearing completion only a month behind schedule. The Ministry of Education press release states that the province has invested $24.9 million in building the school. Perhaps those costs could have been lower had they decided to use local contractors to do some of the work. I live only a few blocks away and have yet to recognize any local businesses involved in the building of the school. At a capacity of 320 children, that is an investment of $77,821.50 per child. With Highland overcapacity at just under 900 students, I can hardly wait to see the new high school they will build. If funding is equal between French and English, I guess the new school budget should be just over $70 million. I am sure I will be a grandparent long before I see that school built. I truly wonder what the real costs will be when one considers the maintenance costs of such extravagance. Nevermind cleaning the windows but maintaining the full-time

security. I am sure that those select students will enjoy their new stateof-the art school and will reap the benefits. I

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CVRD governance audit long overdue, says writer Dear editor, disregarded. Re: Improvement district converDuring the past 18 months I sion. have witnessed the following: Any improvement district con• Removal of expensive chlorinasidering conversion to a Specified tion equipment (which was fully Service Area of the Comox Valley operational Dec. 31, 2009) parts of Regional District (CVRD) should which were left abandoned in the carefully analyze works compound the facts before and exposed to Any improvement dis- UV damage. The seeking approval from their ratetrict considering conversion equipment was payers and the to a Specified Service Area then replaced by Province. a more costly and of the Comox Valley Region- hazardous pr. I was actively al District (CVRD) should involved as a • The concrete board memreservoir has carefully analyze the facts ber of Royston been taken out before seeking approval Improvement of service, reducDistrict (RID) for from their ratepayers and ing the amount of over 25 years. available water the Province. To my perfor emergency sonal dismay, purposes. the improvement district converted • The office building is sitting to a specified service area of the vacant. The original intent was CVRD on Jan, 1, 2010. As required for it to be sold with the proceeds by the Conversion Terms of Referbeing credited to the ratepayers of ence, outgoing members of the RID Royston to offset any future capital Board were appointed as an adviworks. sory committee to provide input on • Flushing and hydrant servicing has not been done. all Royston water-related matters In my opinion an audit of the for a period of three years. structure and governance of CVRD However, all decisions are preWalter Spruyt, is long overdue. determined by CVRD staff; any Courtenay suggestions by the committee are

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Courtenay. Courtenay’s Helen Austin was named the 2011 Artist of the Year, and the Irish Rovers were honoured with the Island Classic Award to recognize their 46-year run in the music industry — the past 20 of which as Vancouver Islandbased artists. All other 2011 winners can be found on the website. The VIMA website states that, “The goal of the Vancouver Island Music Awards is to: 1) Celebrate the Vancouver Island music scene; 2) Build awareness of this scene among

the general public on the island and across Canada; 3) Provide a networking opportunity between artists and music industry representatives; 4) Acknowledge and reward excellence in the artistry and work ethic of Island artists; 5) Empower and encourage Island artists to pursue their musical dreams; 6) Set a positive and professional example for youth (and the young at heart!) who are pursuing a career in music. — Vancouver Island Music Awards

Syndicate of jazz playing Following a summer hiatus, Courtenay’s Zocalo Café welcomes back the Anderson Jazz Syndicate this Friday. For the performance, the Syndicate will be a duo consisting of guitar and bass, providing an intimate interweaving of musical lines and rhythms. Bassist John Hyde has become a pillar on the local jazz scene in the past year. With his extensive experience as a leader, sideman and jazz educator, he is peerless in the Comox Valley. His standup bass playing is a phenomenon to behold, and working in a duo setting provides listeners with a special opportunity to appreciate his musicality, his grounding tone and fine improvisational ability. Hyde joins Comox guitarist Doug Anderson, who leads the Jazz Syndicate. Anderson has studied improvisation and harmony with guitarists Lee Ellefson and Bill Coon and brings an ability to interact musically with his fellow players. This fall, the Anderson Jazz Syndicate will perform at Zocalo Café on the last Friday of each month. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. — Anderson Jazz Syndicate

BLAINE DUNAWAY, SEEN here in a painting, and Anela Kahiamoe will perform together Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Zocalo Café.

New duo playing at Zocalo Café Blaine Dunaway is a studio and live performing musician. Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Seattle, Brandon, the Sunshine Coast, and now Courtenay have been creative places for Blaine in the jazz, blues, folk, country, world music, new age and classical traditions. From the Tom Banks Band to Hugh Fraser’s Veji, Susan Jacks to Stephen Fearing, Joseph Pepe Danza to Celso Machado, Ferron to Harry Manx, jazz tours of the Canadian festivals and a 14-month dinner theatre show called Teatro Zinzanni in Seattle, conducting orchestras and bands,

writing string quartets, teaching privately and classes at the college level, Blaine has done a lot of music. Violin, chincello, flugelhorn and voice are his instruments. Anela Kahiamoe is a career performer from Hawaii on guitar, mandolin, ukulele and voice. Decades of performing in show bands in hotels, as well as small groups and solo, has honed his craft to artistic excellence. They are playing at the Zocalo Café on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m.

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WED. SEP 28 GARNET ROGERS

& his brother Stan wrote music considered as anthems of Canada. Tix via Cumberland Village Works. 7:30pm

PIANO BAR with Rob

Petrie tonight at The Grifﬁn Pub

THU. SEP 29 2 FOR THE ROAD Live

music at The Zocalo Cafe 7-9pm

CELTIC THURSDAY

MIKE ON THE MIC

at Avalanche Bar & Grill takes requests all night and plays the hottest hits.

SUN. OCT 2 SUMMER’S END SHOW at The Bridge

Lounge. Show & Shine w/ prizes! Starts 11am - evening rock bands including Scimitar, Patience & Purgatory & more!

some great beer at The Griﬃn Pub! Call for a shuttle!

ADAM’S RIB Live music from Toronto at the Whistle Stop Pub. Starts 9pm. No Cover

OPEN MIC NITE at The Flying Canoe 8pmclosing.

JAZZTET swings at The

PIANO BAR with Rob

Griﬃn Pub from 5-9pm. Free Pool!

Petrie tonight at The Grifﬁn Pub.

OPEN JAM NIGHT

The Doug Supple Open Jam. 8pm-12am Mex Pub.

KARAOKE with Milo at

THU. OCT 6

The Flying Canoe 9pmclosing.

2 FOR THE ROAD Live

FRI. SEP 30

MON. OCT 3

Island Productions at The Mex Pub starts 9:30pm no cover

MIKE ON THE MIC

at Avalanche Bar & Grill takes requests all night and plays the hottest hits.

MAD PROFESSOR

with his dub show is coming to the Waverley Hotel. Tix via Cumberland Village Works. 9:30pm

BIG FUN Live music

at the Whistle Stop Pub. Starts 9pm. No Cover

MOLLY HOGANS Live music at the Griﬃn Pub. Call for shuttle! Starts 9pm ANDERSON JAZZ SYNDICATE Live

music at The Zocalo Cafe 7:30-9:30pm

DJ DANCE NIGHT at

the Bridge Lounge starts 9pm

POOL TOURNEY & POKER Everyone welcome at The Griﬃn Pub. Call for shuttle service. Starts 7:30pm

TUE. OCT 4 FUNDRAISER tonight at The Mex Pub. Hosted by Bruce & Judy Wing and featuring Des Larson. Starts 7:30. Cover by donation.

ART SHOW featuring Sharon Lennox & Bev Johnston opens at The Pearl Ellis Gallery. Runs until Oct 23.

Lounge 9pm-2am

DAVE MARCO performs at The Flying Canoe 9pm-close. MIKE ON THE MIC

at Avalanche Bar & Grill takes requests all night and plays the hottest hits.

SAT. OCT 8

UFC EDGAR VS. MAYNARD on the

HUGE screen at The Avalanche Bar & Grill. Cover $5

Waverley Hotel. Tix via Cumberland Village Works.

NAME THAT TUNE

with VaLori tonight at The Griﬃn Pub.

BLAINE DUNAWAY

at Avalanche Bar & Grill takes requests all night and plays the hottest hits.

SUN. OCT 9

The Mex Pub. Starts at 9:30. No Cover

COLLEGE NITE at The

Bridge Lounge. 10pm-2am $2.50 a beer!

OPEN JAM NIGHT

The Doug Supple Open Jam. 8pm-12am Mex Pub.

CELTIC THURSDAYS

with Carli & Julie Kennedy at The Flying Canoe 8-11pm.

FRI. OCT 7 JPOD It’s Ben, Mike & Friends at The Mex Pub starting at 9:30

JAZZTET swings at The Griﬃn Pub from 5-9pm. Free Pool!

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The Answer vs. The Bully Live on our HUGE screens Starts @6 - Cover $10

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DELIGHT NIGHT featuring “DnB” at The Mex Pub starting at 9:30 BIG FUN Live music at the Whistle Stop Pub. Starts 9pm. No Cover

POOL TOURNEY & POKER Everyone wel-

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INDIE ROCK OUTTA TORONTO SUNDAY OCT 2

FRI. OCT 14

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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MON. OCT 10

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with Doug Folkins at The Flying Canoe 8-11pm.

The Doug Supple Open Jam. 8pm-12am Mex Pub.

The Flying Canoe 9pmclosing.

TUE. OCT 11

at The Bridge Lounge. 7-10pm

CELTIC THURSDAYS

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THU. OCT 13

KARAOKE with Milo at

LINCON FOSTER BAND tonight at the

at The Bridge Lounge. 7:30-10pm

Petrie tonight at The Grifﬁn Pub

MIKE ON THE MIC

at The Bridge Lounge. 7-10pm

COLLEGE NITE at The Bridge Lounge. 10pm-2am $2.50 a beer!

PIANO BAR with Rob

MACHINE GUN KELLY back tonight at

SAT. OCT 1

with VaLori tonight at The Griﬃn Pub.

ing Canoe with the dance ﬂoor open! 9pm-close.

SALSA DANCING

Island Productions at The Mex Pub starts 9:30pm no cover

NAME THAT TUNE

INDIGO JAZZ Live

SALSA DANCING

POOL LEAGUE at The Bridge Lounge. 6-10pm

LIVE MUSIC at The Fly-

come at The Griﬃn Pub. Call for shuttle service. Starts 7:30pm

BEN’S BIRTHDAY PARTY hosted by Little

DJ DANCE NIGHT at the Bridge Lounge starts 9pm

SWING DANCING

and friends - Live music at The Zocalo Cafe 7-8:30pm

PACIFIC POI BOYS

KARAOKE PARTY

DJ NIGHT at The Bridge Lounge 9pm-2am

music at The Zocalo Cafe 7-9pm

a.k.a. Doug Cox and Anela Kahiamoe live at the Flying Canoe Pub 9pm close this weekend!

with a chance to win 1000 Loonies at The Mex Pub.

JAGSTERS are playing at The Griﬃn Pub! Call for a shuttle!

DJ NIGHT at The Bridge

with Doug Folkins at the Flying Canoe Pub 8pm close.

BEN’S BIRTHDAY PARTY hosted by Little

WED. OCT 12

POOL LEAGUE at The Bridge Lounge. 6-10pm

ALEXANDER KEITH’S BIRTHDAY BASH Let’s celebrate

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Oct.10 Thanksgiving Oct. 31 Halloween Sept. 21 Int’l Peace Day

BIG FUN Live music at the Whistle Stop Pub. Starts 9pm. No Cover

music at The Zocalo Cafe 7:30-9:30pm

The Bridge Lounge. 7:3010pm

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JAZZTET swings at The

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MON. OCT 17 POOL TOURNEY & POKER Everyone wel-

FRI. OCT 28

SAT. OCT 22

REGGAE NIGHT the one and only by Little Island Productions at The Mex Pub starting at 9:30.

guests tonight at The Bridge Lounge.

PACIFIC DISTUR BANCE Comox Valley’s

classic rockers are at The Mex Pub starting at 9:30. No Cover.

at Avalanche Bar & Grill takes requests all night and plays the hottest hits.

MIKE ON THE MIC

ANDERSON JAZZ SYNDICATE Live

at Avalanche Bar & Grill takes requests all night and plays the hottest hits.

music at The Zocalo Cafe 7:30-9:30pm

NAME THAT TUNE

BIG FUN Live music at the Whistle Stop Pub. Starts 9pm. No Cover

THRIVE featuring Dave Hart & Meena tonight at The Flying Canoe.

TODD BUTLER at

with VaLori tonight at The Griﬃn Pub.

CELTIC CARGO Live

CALLING ALL WAVE

SAT. OCT 29

and Hamdsome Distraction and Fighting for Yesterday! Live music at The Bridge Lounge.

come at The Griﬃn Pub. Call for shuttle service. Starts 7:30pm

TUE. OCT 18

at the Whistle Stop Pub. Starts 9pm. No Cover

BACK PORCH BANJO

TANGO at The Bridge Lounge 7:30-10pm

SUN. OCT 23

WED. OCT 19

KARAOKE with Milo at The Flying Canoe 9pmclosing.

SAT. OCT 15

MAUREEN WASHINGTON & DANIEL COOK Funki-

SWING DANCING The

Bridge Lounge. 7:30-10pm OPEN MIC NITE at The Flying Canoe 8pmclosing.

THU. OCT 20 2 FOR THE ROAD Live

ﬁed Urban Jazz at The Flying Canoe. Dance ﬂoor open! 9pm- close.

music at The Zocalo Cafe 7-9pm

MIKE ON THE MIC

at Avalanche Bar & Grill takes requests all night and plays the hottest hits. BOONDOCK kicks oﬀ country night at The Bridge Lounge. 9pm DES LARSON Live music at The Zocalo Cafe 7:30-9:30pm

NAME THAT TUNE

with VaLori tonight at The Griﬃn Pub.

REMEDY rocks The Mex

Pub starting at 9:30. No Cover.

SUN. OCT 16 KARAOKE with Milo at The Flying Canoe 9pmclosing.

JAZZTET swings at The Griﬃn Pub from 5-9pm. Free Pool!

MON. OCT 24 WINE COTTAGE’S annual event at The Bridge Lounge. Call 250-3382686 FMI. POOL TOURNEY & POKER Everyone wel-

OPEN JAM NIGHT

The Doug Supple Open Jam. 8pm-12am Mex Pub.

come at The Griﬃn Pub. Call for shuttle service. Starts 7:30pm

SALSA DANCING

TUE. OCT 25

at The Bridge Lounge. 7-10pm COMEDY NIGHT at The Avalanche Bar & Grill. Starts 9pm Cover $10.

CELTIC THURSDAY

at The Flying Canoe 8pmclosing. COLLEGE NITE at The Bridge Lounge. 10pm-2am $2.50 a beer!

FRI. OCT 21 GAUDI tonight at the Waverley Hotel. Tix via Cumberland Village Works. BIG FUN Live music at the Whistle Stop Pub. Starts 9pm. No Cover

LAUGHING OYSTER BOOK CLUB at The

Zocalo Cafe 7-9pm

ART SHOW featuring Roberta Zander & James McEvoy opens at The Pearl Ellis Gallery. Runs until Nov. 6.

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UFC GSP VS DIAZ

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VITAMIN L Woot Woot! They’re back at the Waverley Hotel. Tix via Cumberland Village Works.

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SUN. OCT 30

The Flying Canoe 9pmclosing. with the Impalas at The Griﬃn Pub! Call for a shuttle!

Art of Flight sponsored by “Jump Camp” on the HUGE screen at The Avalanche Bar & Grill. Cover $5 goes to Jump Camp. Live music at The Zocalo Cafe 7-9pm

MIKE ON THE MIC

BIG FUN Live music at the Whistle Stop Pub. Starts 9pm. No Cover

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with Doug Folkins at The Flying Canoe 8pmclosing. 2 FOR THE ROAD Live music at The Zocalo Cafe 7-9pm

Lounge hosts the JetFM annual party with Remedy playing! HALLOWEEN party with Joker’s Revenge at The Mex Pub starts 9:30. Prizes for best costume!

Common Ground Cafe 250-897-1111

Tokoyto Sushi 250-871-7187

Flying Canoe 9pmclosing.

HALLOWEEN HOWLER The Bridge

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Best Western The Westerly Hotel & The Flying Canoe 250-338-7741 (Hotel) 250-331-4006 (Pub)

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classic rockers are at The Mex Pub starting at 9:30. No Cover.

SHANE KOYCZAN

and Short Story Long at the Sid Williams Theatre. Don’t miss this show - it could change your outlook on everything! FMI via Cumberland Village Works. Tix at Sid Williams Theatre on 5th St.

KARAOKE with Milo at The Flying Canoe 9pmclosing.

MONSTER MASH for Halloween at The Flying Canoe with XLR8. NO COVER! Come in your best costume. Dance Floor Open! Prizes & Drink specials! 9pm-closing.

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Karaoke with Milo Wednesday, October 5 • 8pm - Close

Paciﬁc Poi Boys Open Mic with Anela

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Thursday, October 6 • 8 - 11pm

Celtic Thursday with Carli & Julie Kennedy

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Weekly Happenings MONDAYS 33 OR FREE Lunchtime pizza of your choice with salad and a beverage within 33 mins or it is free at The Flying Canoe.

20¢ WINGS & 35¢ PRAWNS at the Whistle Stop Pub

MARTINI MONDAYS Specialty Martinis for $5 at The Flying Canoe.

PASTA MONDAY All

LOONIE TUNES KARAOKE with Dana. You can win up to 1000 loonies! 9pm Mex Pub. Come for Cheap Draft Day!

BIG SLICK POKER TOUR at 7pm at the Avalanche Bar.

THURSDAYS COLLEGE NIGHT at the Bridge Lounge $2.50 Beer, Games & Prizes. 10pm-2am Starts Sept 8

pasta dishes only $10 at Monte Christo on the River

90s GREATEST HITS

FISH N CHIPS All you can eat for $9.95 at Billy D’s Pub 4-9pm

STEAK NIGHT 6 oz

NFL FOOTBALL on the BIG SCREENS at the Avalanche Bar & Grill.

KARAOKE Starts 8ish at

at the Avalanche Bar & Grill. Starts 9pm New York Steak w/caesar salad and Fries just $9.99 at Billy D’s Pub 4-10pm

WRAP THURSDAY All Wraps only $8 at Monte Christo on the River

the Avalanche Bar & Grill.

CELTIC THURSDAYS

TUESDAYS

at the The Flying Canoe Featuring Honest 20 oz Guinness, Strongbow & Food Specials.

$1.75 TACOS and smokin’ ribs for $3 ½ lb or $5 for 1 lb at the Whistle Stop Pub TOONIE TUESDAY over 40 delicious appys from $2.22 to $4.44 at Billy D’s Pub 11am-10pm

POKER NIGHT Every-

one welcome for poker at The Griﬃn Pub. Call for shuttle service.

20¢ WINGS & 35¢ PRAWNS at the Whistle Stop Pub

PASTA TUESDAY All pasta dishes only $10 at Monte Christo on the River KARAOKE with VaLori at the Griﬃn Pub. Call for shuttle service.

2 FOR 1 PIZZAS with beverage purchase at The Flying Canoe.

WEDNESDAYS POOL & POKER LEAGUES at The Avalanche Bar & Grill every Wednesday at 7pm

BURGER NIGHT All Burgers only $7 at Monte Christo on the River.

PRIME RIB & all the ﬁxins! $14.99-$16.99. 4-10pm - All Day Wings $3.50/lb

SLIDERS & BEER Trio of Burgers & a pint for $10 The Flying Canoe. BUILD A BURGER only $5 at the Whistle Stop Pub.

WACKY WEDNES DAYS are back by popular demand! 20 Tapas items $3 and piano bar with Rob Petrie at The Griﬃn Pub.

FRIDAYS PRIME RIB DINNER only $14.95 at the Whistle Stop Pub

ROAST BEEF with with Yorkshire, & trimmings at Billy D’s Pub only $11.95 5-10pm

STEAK & PRAWNS $13 only at Monte Christo on the River

FALAFIL AFIL FRIDAYS

LATE NITE PIZZA Pizzas ordered after 10pm are only $10 at The Flying Canoe.

SATURDAYS POKER with Winners Poker League. Registration 1:30pm starts at 2pm. Mex Pub.

What’s On Every Week

BRUNCH The Whistle Stop Pub puts on one of the best brunches in town! 10am-1pm

POKER with PlayNation Poker. Registration 1:30pm starts at 2pm. Mex Pub.

RACK ‘O RIBS

FREE POOL only at the Avalanche Bar and Grill all Day.

for only $10.95 at the Whistle Stop Pub.

Buy one Falaﬁl pita, get one half price at Yummies & Gyros!

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PRIME RIB have some amazing beef at The Flying Canoe. for only $18 PIZZA & BEER get a personal pizza and a pint of beer or only $10 at Monte Christo on the River

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6. Everything Must Go

BRUNCH changed up specials every weekend and $5 Caesars & Bloody Marys at The Flying Canoe.

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7. Blitz

3. X-Men First Class

8. Your Highness

4. Lincon Lawyer

9. Something Borrowed

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6 oz New York Steak w/5 garlic prawns & trimmings only $15.95 at Billy D’s Pub 4-10pm

on the River

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APPY NITE buy one Appy & get the 2nd for 1/2 price at Monte Christo on the River

2011 SCHEDULE

Sushi, Oriental & so much more

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Artist/s

SEPT 10

OCT 2

PEARL ELLIS GALLERY MEMBERS SHOW (ANNIVERSARY SHOW)

OCT 4

OCT 23

SHARON LENNOX & BEV JOHNSTON

OCT 25

NOV 6

ROBERTA ZANDER & JAMES McEVOY

SUNDAYS

NOV 8

NOV 27

BRUSHWORKS

SUNDAY BRUNCH

NOV 29

DEC 18

• LICENSED • DINE IN • TAKE OUT • TATAMI ROOM •

at The Griﬃn Pub Prizes! Call for shuttle Service.

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The Early Bird Cafe has the ULTIMATE Sunday brunch! Come down!

BRUNCH changed up specials every weekend and $5 Caesars & Bloody Marys at The Flying Canoe.

hosted by Judy & Bruce Wing

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Courtenay eatery features traditional Japanese fare Scott Stanfield Record Staff The grilled spicy tuna packs a delicious kick that primed us for the house roll. The latter — the signature tempura roll at Tokyoto Sushi — combines a pleasing salmon/tuna texture, garnished with cucumber, ginger and strawberry, served with a special house sauce. My dinner guest and I also enjoyed a chef’s choice of miso soup, baby Iidako (deep fried octopus) — a specialty of the house at Tokyoto Sushi — and banana tempura for dessert. Delicious. Restaurant owner Harry Ho and his wife Cynthia are essentially a two-person operation, along with a couple of servers, at the Courtenay restaurant that opened less than a year ago on Cliffe Avenue. The couple started from scratch, assisted by the generosity of their landlord who spent a significant sum of money on the two washrooms, a new heating system and other renovations. The Hos — with help from Harry’s brother, now a contractor in Vancouver — worked day and night at the start of the year to get the business going by February. “I did all the woodwork myself,” Harry said, recalling he and his brother worked overnight for two days building the ceiling. The relaxed interior is complemented by Cynthia’s artistic touch that is apparent on the walls and ceiling. At the entrance is a colourful display that includes a fountain, flowers, beadwork and colourful ornaments with Oriental lettering hanging from a branch. The branch overhangs a walled section conducive to a large group while the other side of the restaurant contains several tables for two or four patrons. Harry comes from southern China while Cynthia hails from the northern reaches of the country, their hometowns about the distance from Vancouver to Montreal. He came to Canada in 1994, residing first in Toronto before heading west 10 years later. Harry began his restau-

rant career in 2003 at a Chinese establishment in Parksville — where he learned how to make sushi — then moved to Courtenay in 2005. He co-owned Ichiban Sushi along with his brother before branching out on his own. “I invented most of the new items,” Harry said of his previous job. “There’s quite a few unique ones — my creation.” Cynthia has been in Canada since 2009. The couple has a one-yearold son, Kevin, whose picture adorns a corner of the restaurant near the entrance. The couple’s efforts in terms of design and food quality have paid off with a growing legion of loyal customers, some of whom enjoyed Harry’s sushi at his former workplace in Courtenay. Tokyoto Sushi is open seven days a week. It is located at Unit 4, 2401 Cliffe Ave. Along with the aforementioned, feature items include Takoyaki (octopus dumpling balls) — a traditional Japanese appetizer like the baby Iidako — sour and spicy soup, Gomae (spinach salad with homemade sesame paste and vinegar dressing), spicy tako salad, real crab tofu pockets, seafood tempura, and an assortment of maki sushi, sushi platters and sushi cones. There are 24 types of uramaki sushi. Takeout is available. Call 250-871-7181.

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There was a little more adventure than usual for some competitors in this year’s Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race (MOMAR) in Cumberland. “Some of the top teams missed a turn and got a little bit lost, and so a handful of teams had to bushwhack their way back to the trail or buchwacked the wrong way,” said MOMAR director Bryan Tasaka. “Instead of doing 14km they were doing 25km. It was pretty crazy, but that’s part of the adventure of an adventure race.” Tasaka said the race dodged a bullet with Saturday’s sunny weather. “We thought we were in for a

downpour. The difference that a sunny day or mild day with no rain can do to the attitudes of the racers and volunteers is incredible. That made the race, and everybody was in great spirits.” Saturday’s turnout of 275 racers makes MOMAR one of the largest adventure races in North America and the competition was keen, with lots of regulars in the lineup. One local stand-out was Genevieve Burdett (Straataworks) of Cumberland who won the women’s title for the second straight year and was fourth overall. “We don’t normally see a lot of female racers place that high in the overall standings,” said Tasaka. “Genevieve had a perfect

day. She’s super fit. This year’s course required racers to make some really smart navagational choices, and those that did definitely benefitted. Gevevieve definitely chose all the right ways to go.” Tasaka said the afterparty at Mount Washington Alpine Resort was “great as always. We gave away over $15,000 of prizing and completed our fundraising with over $3,400 for the Make a Wish Foundation. That brings our five-year total to over $28,400.” The Comox Valley economy also benefitted, as Tasaka figures about 80 to 90 per cent of the participants came from out-of-town, with a good 40 or 50 per cent of that number coming from off the Island. Other top local finishers

at this year’s race included Jeremy Grasby (Riding Fool) of Cumberland who was second in the male event and third overall. Courtenay’s Just Lurking entry of Marguerite Masson and Stan Wood were third in 2C Enduro where The Goodwin Bad-loosers from Cumberland, MarieClare Goodwin and Kari Goodwin, took fourth and Some Guy and His Sister of Courtenay, Kevin Frisch and Melissa Dekker, were fifth. In 4C Enduro Amino Vega Sport with Courtenay’s Andy Quinn and Port Alberni’s Robin Nadig, Roberta Wilson and Marinka Daradics finished second. Complete results are at www.mindovermountain. com. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Creamer bursary hockey pool returning Earle Couper Record Staff

Following the success of last year’s inaugural effort, the Dave Creamer Memorial Bursary Fund Hockey Pool is back for the 2011-12 NHL season. First-place prize is $1,000 with second place $500 and third place $200. As well, the 50th place, 100th place and 150th place finishers each pocket $100.

Entry is $20 and poolies can enter as many teams as they wish. The deadline is Thursday, Oct. 6, so get those entries in as soon as possible. Just pick one player from each of the 15 boxes (the official entry form with complete details is on page B9 of today’s Record and will also run in the Friday, Sept. 30 and Wednesday, Oct. 5 issues). Mail or drop off your entry form

with a $20 cheque (payable to Leading Edge Hockey Development) or cash at:

Entry form on B9 Bursary Fund Hockey Pool, 555 Nimpkish St., Comox, B.C., V9M 3E4. Poolies will be e-mailed a login and password from HockeyDraft.ca where they can keep track of their team(s) all season long. The

site includes standings, stats, live stats, injuries and even trash talk. Prize winners will be notified via e-mail and their winnings sent out in the regular mail after April 17, 2012. While poolies will divvy up $2,000 in prize money, the big winner is a Highland Secondary School student as all proceeds are donated to the Highland Parent Advisory Council for

a bursary. The hockey fund bursary was started by Pati Creamer in memory of her husband Dave, who passed away in May, 2009. Dave made many friends through the golf industry and his deep involvement with hockey over the years developed numerous relationships with youth in the Valley. Pati runs Leading Edge Hockey Development. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Two goalies with Comox Valley connections have been making news in the Western Hockey League. On Sept. 16, the Saskatoon Blades reassigned Adam Todd to the Port Alberni Bulldogs of the BCHL. The 17-year-old from Courtenay appeared in a pair of exhibition games for the Blades this season, going 0-1 with a 4.00 goals against average and a .892 save percentage. Saskatchewan selected Todd in the fourth round of the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft, 86th overall. In June, 2010 the Blades signed Todd to a WHL education contract. Meanwhile, former Comox Valley Midget Cole Holowenko of Penticton will be guarding the cage for the Prince Albert Raiders this season. In November, 2010 the Raiders traded 18-year-old defenceman Emerson Hrynyk to the Chilliwack Bruins (now the Victoria Royals) in exchange for 17-year-old Holowenko. Holowenko was the Bruins second round selection, 28th overall in the 2008 WHL Bantam Draft.

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The one-two punch of Myles Powell and Jackson Garrett powered the Comox Valley Glacier Kings to an 8-4 victory over the Campbell River Storm in Sept. 23 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League action in The River City. Powell posted a six-point performance (4g, 2a) while Garrett chalked up five points (3g, 2a). The two took turns setting themselves up on the power play: each connecting twice on man-advantage situations with Powell adding an unassisted shorthanded marker. Michael Scobie (1g, 1a) and Rylan Ball (2a) added two points each while Garrett Brandsma, Keegan Fletcher and Garrett Halls chipped in with one helper apiece. Comox Valley went 4-for-12 on the power play while Campbell River was 2-for-9. The Storm led 3-2 after one period but trailed 7-4 after two. The Glacier Kings outshot the Storm 39-29 with Cameron Large picking up the win. With the win the Yetis improved to 4-10-0 on the season. They lead the North Division by three points over the Oceanside Generals (2-4-0-1). The Icemen play two games this weekend. On Friday they visit the Saanich Braves and on Saturday they host Oceanside in a four-pointer, with game time 7:30 p.m. at the Sports Centre. ICE CHIPS Garrett leads league scoring with 14 points (9g, 5a) while Brody Colter of Victoria is next with 13 (5g, 8a) ... sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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ly awaiting the Vikes visit,” said Cunningham. And the team is just as eager to visit the Valley again. “This is an excellent. an opportunity to bring Vikes basketball to the central Island,” said Vikes’ head coach Craig Beaucamp. “Vikes basketball will be as strong as basketball is on Vancouver Island. We want to take every opportunity we can to help develop and promote basketball in our surrounding communities. “It seems fitting that we are in Courtenay again this year, as Ryan Mackinnon enters his fifth year. Ryan has been a great ambassador for basket-

ball in the area and we are excited to return to the Comox Valley for our annual retreat.” Many young athletes in the Valley participated in the summer “Mac Bros” basketball camp where he teams up with big brother Scotty (who played at the University of Lethbridge). The basketball camp was also at Mark Isfeld Secondary at the end of July. The Vikes are in Comox from Friday, Sept. 30 until Sunday, Oct. 2. Intersquad game time is Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. “This is also a great opportunity for our team to get away and do some work both on and off the court,” Beaucamp added. “Off the court we will be focusing on team bonding and developing our team culture.” The UVic Vikes hope a strong contingent of returning players and a great group of transfers and recruits will translate into a trip to Halifax for the CIS Final 8 National Championships in March. Returning to the Vikes are star guard MacKinnon (Comox),

Mike Berg (Victoria) and Pierce Anderson (Calgary). Recruits Vijay Dhillon (6-0 G Richmond-R.C. Palmer), Dominic Ohl (6-7 F Victoria-Claremont),

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Blue Devils wrap up summer swim season in style The B.C. Provincial Championship swim meet, which ends the summer swim season, was held at the Richmond Watermania Pool with over 1,000 swimmers from all over B.C in attendance. A highlight of the meet was a visit by Brent Hayden – Canada’s top 100 freestyler. He gave the swimmers some words of encouragement and spoke of his journey to the 2012 Olympics in London England. This seemed to work for Alex Kussuer’s freestyle as he beat his own Blue Devils club record of 59.40 in 100 free twice: prelims 58.76 and finals 58.10. He then swam the 50 free, 26.39 in prelims beating the 1992 club record of 26.41 only to beat it again in finals 26.27. Results – Consolation Div. 2 Myia Dunn

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ALEX KUSSUER REWROTE the Blue Devils’ record book with some impressive swims at the BCSSA Provincial championships. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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Fun for kids at Track ‘n’ Trail run Kids and spectators alike had a great time at the recent, third annual, Comox Valley Exibition Track n’ Trail Fun Run, jointly organized with the Comox Valley Road Runners. Under blue skies and warm temperatures, 60 young athletes demostrated the pure joy of running and being active. They completed three different trails of varying length depending on their age. First place finishers received a CV Exibition Midway pass, but everyone came away a winner. In the Marshmallow group (5 and under) Everett Burch and Quinn Smits were the first boy and girl. For the Chicklets (6-9) Jack Bindernagel and Alison Leroux led the pack. Jack Milliken and Abbey Loach led the group of Truffles (10 and up) across the finish line. Thank you to all of the generous sponsors who helped make this event a success: Extreme Runners, Jim Smiley (Remax Ocean Pacific Realty), Vince Brotherston (Majestic Mattress), Mary Ann Rolfe Counselling, Booster Juice, Alberni Outpost, Valhalla, Comox Valley Regional District, London Drugs, Mountain City Cycle, Thrifty Foods and Mary Bridges (Let’s Go). Organizers were rewarded by the smiles of all of the happy young runners. They invite everyone to join them again next year for this fun family event that is quickly becoming an annual tradition. To view other upcoming local events, including the annual Jingle Bells Run held in early December, check out the CVRR web site at www.cvrr.ca.

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Great teamwork by Highland The Highland Secondary senior girls field hockey team travelled to Duncan this past weekend to participate in the 12th annual Friendship Cup Tournament, co-hosted by Brentwood College School and Shawnigan Lake School. Highland nearly had to withdraw from the tournament before it even began, due to lack of players. However, in the true spirit of the Friendship Cup, Highland was able to make friends with six new players from Shawnigan Lake’s Junior squad who enthusiastically joined their team for the two-day tournament. Despite the blended team meeting each other only minutes before the first match, the girls came together quickly as a unit and were able to tie Lambrick Park Second-

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Warriors play to draw The Comox Valley Warriors U14 girls soccer team travelled to Powell River this past Sunday for a great match with the host U13 Surge. This was the second game of the season for the Warriors, and it proved to be an exciting game. The Warriors opened the first half with some excellent work at both ends of the field. Solid defence was put up by Danny Thompson, Avery Payne, Rhianne Williams and keeper Rachel Molony consistently clearing the ball out of their own zone. Some good passing and solid footwork by forwards Nicole Adebar, Mika Hamilton and

Sonia Nairn led to the first goal by Nairn, leaving the score 1-0 at the end of the half. The remainder of the game was hardfought as Powell River rallied to regain a foothold. Despite some impressive defensive battles by Emily Ayers

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The Comox Valley Pool League (CVPL) is off to a great start this season, with 14 teams playing to win trips to compete in the CCS Lucasi Hybrid 8-Ball Championships in Penticton Feb. 15-19 at the Lakeside Resort Hotel and Casino. “The Valley has proven that there are some great pool players here and some of them have brought home trophies from this event in the past,” notes CVPL organizer Rose Kantor. The CVPL plays by WPBA World Standardized Rules using a 16-game format with four-player teams plus spares. They play a 28-week schedule and play on Wednesday nights. “This night is an Open Division and all skill levels of play are welcome “We use a 10-point handicap system to keep it fair for all teams. Teams choose their home venues in the Valley and this season we have eight teams out of The Avalanche Bar & Grill, two teams at The Bridge Lounge, two teams at Chalk Lounge in the Westerly Hotel (formally known as Snookers Lounge) and two

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Jody Rallison passed away after a brief illness on September 20, 2011 at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, Comox.

EVELYN ANNA MARTHA HOLST Passed away in Comox, British Columbia on September 22nd, 2011. She was predeceased by her father Ole Edin in 1973, her mother Agnes Edin (Hoybak) in 1997, brother Milton Edin in 1996, nephew Kenneth Edin in 1982, son Richard Holst in 1985 and husband Clifford Holst in 2004. Evelyn is survived and will be greatly missed by her daughters Heather Lewis and Sandra Eden, both of Comox, daughter-in-law Denise Holst of Courtenay, her grandchildren; Pamela Bortoletto, Contessa Holst, Travis Holst, Kent Holst, Jason Lewis, Willa Eden and Fairen Eden, great grandchildren Richard, Shane and Branden, nieces and nephews; Janice (Ian) Dods and Gregory Edin (Linda) of Chilliwack, as well as numerous aunts and uncles. Evelyn was a fiercely independent woman whose strong faith, wisdom, humor and will were the pillars that defined her character. She was charismatic and kind, witty, loved a good joke and was well loved by everyone because she loved everyone well. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, October 1st, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. from Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay, B.C. Donations in Evelynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory made to the Dâ&#x20AC;&#x161;Esterre Senior Citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Housing Society, 1584 Balmoral Ave., Comox, B.C. would be appreciated

Born in Fernie, BC on June 27, 1930 the family moved to #8 mine Courtenay when Jody was a child. She lived in Cumberland where she met and married the love of her life Bill and they were married for 63 years. The family moved to Gold River, BC in 1967 and then to Campbell River in 1972. Bill and Jody retired to Union Bay, BC in 1984. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all. Predeceased by: her parents Thomas and Margaret Ann Shilton, sisters Ada Milburn, Maggie Queen, Sally Murray and by her brother Jack Shilton. Survived by husband Bill, son Gord (Joan), daughter Iris Paul (Dawson), Linda Easterbrook, grandchildren Scott Easterbrook (Taryn), Jodell (Bill Miles), Chad Easterbrook (Misty), Willie Waugh, Jordan Rallison (Tasha), 4 great grandchildren: Steven, Morgan, Liam and Haley, brother Thomas (Pun), Iris and Donny Williams and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the Doctors and nurses in the ER and a special thanks to Dr. Tancon, Dr. Tien, and RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ursula and Janice in the ICU.

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November 11, 1921 ~ September 21, 2011 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our Husband, Father and Grandfather and Great-Grandfather Andy Foster. Andy is survived and will be missed by his wife Peggy, two sons, two daughters and two step-daughters. Kenneth (Gerrie); Dennis (Diane); Andrea all of Courtenay BC., daughter Debbie of Prince Rupert BC., step-daughters Donna and Carol (Gord) of Nanaimo, as well as his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his step-son Gary (Gail) and brother Alex. Andy was born and raised in Cumberland and lived on the family farm on Grant Road until such time he enlisted in the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada on the 24th June 1940. He served in Canada, United Kingdom, Central Mediterranean Area and Continental Europe (Sicily and Holland) and was discharged on November 23, 1945. He was a lifetime member of the Legion. Andy was a truck driver and loved to drive. He worked for Van West Logging, West Coast Freight and later retired from Johnston Terminal. Although most of his life had been spent in the Comox Valley Andy and Peggy spent the last 17 years happily residing in Nanaimo. Andy would have been 90 years old on November 11th. Special thanks, to the Doctors and nurses in the Palliative Care Unit of Nanaimo hospital. There will be no Service at Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to a charity of your choice.

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Jack was born in Quinton, Saskatchewan the second of four children. Jack left home at an early age to find work. He lived in Edmonton, Alberta for several years before being called by the Spell of the Yukon and making the Yukon his home. Jack was very athletic and played hockey for Yukonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Hockey team and going to the Centennial Games in Quebec in 1967. Jack was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting and flying. Jack met his wife Doreen in the north and they went on to have three children. After 35 years of life in the north, Jack and Doreen retired to Comox in 1989 where they enjoyed many years of golfing and curling. Doreen passed away in 1997. Jack then met his new wife Lynne and they enjoyed many years of happiness. Jack battled a long fight with Cancer and died peacefully at his home Wednesday evening with his family by his side. Jack was a family man first and foremost and will be dearly missed by everyone who had the pleasure to meet him. Jack leaves behind his partner of 13 years, Evelyn Finlayson, his three children: (Brad) Cathie Johnson of Whitehorse, Yukon, Shayne (Kate) Kreitzer of Yorkton, Saskatchewan; and (Russ) Kim Rodriguez of Comox, Rob MacDonald who was like another son and his sisters Julia Albert and Ann Koncz. A viewing will be held on Tuesday evening, September 27, 2011 from 6-8 with prayers at 7:00 p.m. at Comox Valley Funeral Home. Burial will take place at the Tagish Cemetery in Tagish, Yukon on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society of the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

JOHN HOWARD STRANGE Sept. 11, 1950 Sept. 18, 2011 With the heaviest of hearts we announce the sudden passing of John Howard Strange on September 18th, 2011. Born in Toronto September 11, 1950 John made BC his home for more than 30 years. John will be missed immensely by his love Caroline Tsetso, children Amber and Cedar Dodd and daughter-in-law Melissa. Proud and loving Papa to Russell, Sakara, Hailey and Bella. Cherished ďŹ rst born to Samuel Strange (deceased) and Jeanette (nee Barless) of Aurora, ON. A big brother and uncle loved and adored by Jennifer, Norman, Alex and Andrew; Barbara, Charlie, Sam and Jennifer; Marlene, Cliff, Taylor, Robyn and Aaron; Scott and Kurtis. A dear and caring nephew, cousin and friend, John will be lovingly remembered and missed by all. A Celebration of Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life will be held Saturday, October 1st, 2011 at 2:00 pm, 6922 Railway Avenue, Courtenay, BC. His spirit soars, yet will remain with us all.

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Catherine Shute (Shortall) It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom, Grandma, Gaba and Great-Grandma. Catherine passed away on September 22, 2011 in the comfort of her own home with family by her side. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Ann, sons Stephen (Janet) and Philip (Larisa), daughterin-law Margaret Pollitt, grandchildren Shamess, Meaghan, Kaelan, Liam, Brodie, Keiran, Devon, Tavis, Alex and Tamara, and her two great-grandchildren Elena and Silas as well as many nieces and nephews. Catherine was born on July 21, 1923 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Angela Shortall, her twin brother Reginald, and her husband of 62 years, Brian. A very special thanks to the wonderful team of workers and nurses from Home and Community Care. Without your assistance, kindness and compassion, Mom wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been able to stay at home. A funeral Mass will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1599 Tunner Drive, Courtenay on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

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Don Larsen 1945-2011

Born in Comox, B.C. on November 18, 1945, Don Larsen passed away on September 22, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife Judy, his son Allen (Chelsea), his daughter Carmen (Jacek); his cherished grandchildren, Mira, Nickolas, Audrey, Leni and Esmé; his mother Pearl; his siblings Scott (Jennifer), Karen (Frank) and Robert as well as a large extended family. Don was pre-deceased by his father John Larsen, and stepfather Merv Lewis.

IN MEMORIAM It is with great sadness that we learned of Don Larsen’ passing Wednesday evening. The word of it happening spread through Central Builders quietly but with a somber heartfelt sorrow. To those of us who worked with Don it has come as a shock. We had just seen Don last week, and all seemed right with him. For all the staff that had the opportunity to work with Don, it was a pleasure. He treated everyone with respect, kindness, and as was one of the family. A lot of words could be used to describe Don Larsen but from out perspective, it would be, he was a “caring” and “nice guy”. The staff of Central Builders; (past & present) wish Judy and her family our heartfelt condolences, and we would like them to know that not only was Don our Boss and co-worker ~~ he was our friend. We will miss him. The Staff of Central Builders’

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Don grew up in the Comox Valley and with the exception of 14 years in Alberta, he made his home here. In his earlier years he worked for various companies in an executive capacity and owned his own business in Alberta. He worked in Courtenay as manager of Central Builders’ Supply for 19 years and for many years he was on the Board and was the Chair of IRLY Distributors. In the last several years he worked for Crown Isle Resort and more recently consulted on various projects being known as “the man who gets things done”. Don believed deeply in community service. He was a member of the Courtenay Rotary Club for 24 years, some of those years spent on the executive. He was president of the club in 1999-2000, and a Paul Harris Sustaining Member. He reluctantly withdrew from Rotary when his desire to travel with Judy meant he could not commit the time that he felt was necessary to be a member in good standing. Don was a supporter and former Board Member with the Comox Valley Community Foundation. When the Olympic Torch passed through the Comox Valley in November 2009, Don was the volunteer who coordinated the set-up for activities at Lewis Park. Don was a man of honour and integrity, and he could not be compromised. Don enjoyed curling, square dancing, travelling and camping with Judy. Memorable trips include their two dream trips: a cross-Canada tour in 2006, and then all through Alaska, Yukon and the Northwest Territories in 2008. When not on the road, his favourite pastime was being “Harbour Master” from the deck of his home, keeping check on the flights, tides, bird fly-bys, and cruise ships. He was on the deck before sunrise and for most sunsets. Don looked forward to parenthood and never regretted a moment with his children. His grandchildren were an added bonus to his already wonderful life. He felt lucky enough to be blessed with two wonderful children and five beautiful little grand-people. Family was everything to Don. A memorial service will be held September 29, 2011 at 2 pm at St. George’s United Church in Courtenay. As a tribute to Don, support your family with love, your community with service and your fellow man with respect.

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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Wouldn’t it be nice to work for a prominent accounting firm that pays well, values your opinion and recognizes the importance of a work/life balance? We’re one of Northern Vancouver Island’s largest accounting firms, and we’re looking for a qualified CA to join our team. When you work for us, you’ll get competitive pay and full medical and dental benefits. Plus, we’ll help pay for your healthy living purchases, like gym fees, ski passes and even golf memberships. In addition to the yearend and audit work, most of our clients seek our guidance on all facets of their business. Want your voice to be heard? We’ll ask your opinion on all major firm decisions. Why not work right here in the Comox Valley for a firm that respects both your expertise and your right to a personal life? Email your resume and cover letter today & discover how good it can get! cellison@presley andpartners.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED Comox Valley BladeRunners Marine Customer Service & Tourism Information Sessions

Mount Washington Food and Beverage Department now accepting resumes from dynamic individuals for the following positions: Barista Supervisor, Bar & Grill Supervisor and Raven Cafe Supervisor. Fall training for full time winter employment and year round employment for those who qualify. For more information and to apply please visit our HR website at: hr.mountwashington.ca

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to ofﬁce@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888. North-Island Auto Dealership is accepting resumes for the position of Sales Manager. Please send resume including management qualiﬁcations to: The Mirror, #104 250 Dogwood St. Campbell River, V9W 5C1 ATTENTION: Box #155 or email to angelah@campbellrivermirror.com and type Box #155 in the subject line.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CITY OF COURTENAY CASUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NURSERY SCHOOL ASSISTANT The City of Courtenay invites written applications for on-call teaching assistance in the Cozy Corner Nursery School located at the Lewis Centre. For complete details, please go to our website at www.courtenay.ca and click on “Employment Opportunities”.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR GREAT PEOPLE!

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

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

LOOKING FOR A

GREAT

SALES OPPORTUNITY Are you looking for a rewarding, high paying commission job with one of Vancouver Island’s leading companies? If you are we would like to see your resume. Our Sales Representatives are highly paid with an excellent commission program. We are only interested in interviewing professional career orientated people. If you are interested please send you resume to: Mr. Conrad Sirdiak Sales Manager Van Isle Windows Ltd. 404 Hillside Avenue Victoria, B.C. V8T 1Y7

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When: September 27th at 11am and 2pm (must attend one of the two sessions to apply to the program) Where: Linc Youth Centre BladeRunners classroom. 300 Old Island Hwy, Courtenay BladeRunners is a Youth Skills Link program that builds community partnerships and connects motivated, job ready youth with valuable employment opportunities in the Customer Service industries.

HELP WANTED

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK

FAST PACED pub requires full & part time service & kitchen staff. Must be self motivated and have reliable transport. Kitchen mgr. position also avail. w/proper qualiﬁcations. Apply to Drawer #4460 c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay V9N 2Z7

NEWSPAPER

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.

ADMIN & MARKETING ASSISTANT Tourism Mount Washington has a year round part time position for a selfmotivated individual with excellent customer services skills. Applicants must be able to demonstrate strong communication skills, creative ﬂair, self-motivation and the proven ability to work independently. Marketing and or administrative experience in a membership based organization or the Tourism Industry would be a beneﬁt. The position includes front desk information and check in responsibilities, so the ability to maintain a professional friendly manner and offer excellent customer services at all times is essential as is the ability to work evenings and weekends during winter operations. Applications should be submitted with resumes attached to: manager@ tourismmountwashington.com

NATIONAL PARCEL Delivery company is seeking a P/T driver for Courtenay area. Must be physically ﬁt. (able to lift 75lbs), ﬂuent in English and provide a driver’s abstract. Starting wage $16.66 per hour. Mail resume to 8399 East Lake Dr. Burnaby B.C. V5A 4W2.

Employers will: • Receive a $3.00/hr wage contribution based on a minimum $10.50/hr wage. • Connect with job ready and motivated youth. For more information or questions please email lakustac@nysa.bc.ca or kosloski@nysa.bc.ca

250-338-0725 Carriers Needed COURTENAY ROUTE #360 Thorpe & Mallard. ROUTE #250 Piercy, Stewart & 26th St.

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

This program is for: Youth facing barriers to employment, out of school youth ages 15-30. Not on Employment Insurance. • Participate in PAID skill enhancement. • Be eligible for clothing allowance • Obtain First Aid Level 1 & Marine, WHMIS, Cashier Training, FoodSafe, World Host & other related tickets. • Receive individual support and guidance.

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

Is looking for professional & energetic persons for our fast growing industry to add to our team immediately! Room Attendants with minimum 1 year experience. Energetic person for our fast paced environment. First Aid and CPR Qualifications are beneficial. Applicants will be subject to a criminal record check and must be flexible with availability.

KODIAK WIRELINE Services Partnership is hiring experienced operators/drivers for Slave Lake, Edson, Morinville branches with a signing bonus up to $5000. (dependent on experience). Apply to: tboddez@kodiakservices.com or fax to 780-418-0834.

We welcome you to drop off your resume in person to: 2200 Cliffe Avenue, submit by fax: 778-225-0019, or email: tsjodin@ hiexcomoxvalley.com Attention: Tracey Sjodin No phone calls please.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CITY OF COURTENAY CASUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ROUTE #350 Glen Urquhart, 10th St E., View Pl & Back Rd ROUTE #363 Hawk Dr, Whiskey Jack & Swallow Cres.

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

Comox Valley Record Hours: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVENUE COURTENAY SUBSTITUTE CARE giver for licensed child care. Must be 19yrs “ Completed responsible adult coarse” or equivalent training. Must have ﬁrst aid, criminal record check, refs., & Doctor’s note in regard to physical & mental health. Preferences to ECE trained. Call 250-339-1315

HELP WANTED

YAMATO JAPANESE Restaurant in Courtenay seeks a Sushi Cook. Completion of Secondary school 3 yrs or more experience in cooking. $14.00~16.00/hr, 40hrs/wk, Fluency in Korean & Read English. E-mail: choi1964@hotmail.com Address: 597 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, BC V9N 2J5.

INCOME OPPORTUNITY GET PAID Daily! Now accepting: Simple P/T & F/T Online computer related work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start today, www.BCWOC.com

START TODAY From home, Company needs workers, P/T & F/T, No experience needed. Your approval is instant and guaranteed. Get Details at: www.BasicOnlineWork.com

MEDICAL/DENTAL CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant, P/T required for busy paperless dental ofﬁce in Salmon Arm. Must be professional, detailed oriented have a positive attitude and work well within a team environment. Dental reception an asset. Please send Resume: valerie@alexanderdental.ca or mail to PO Box 90 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2.

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.

PICKERS WE BUY GREENS CEDAR.27/lb PINE/FIR.32/lb Robbins Wreaths 1060 Spider Lake Qualicum Phone 250 757 9661 email:robbinswreaths@yahoo.com

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HELP WANTED

ON-CALL CLERICAL

The City of Courtenay invites written applications for casual clerical staff. Work assignments will be on an on-call basis and may range from one day up to several weeks at a time to replace regular staff on leave. For complete details, please go to our website at www.courtenay.ca and click on “Employment Opportunities”. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CITY OF COURTENAY CAREER OPPORTUNITY

FINANCE CLERK The City of Courtenay invites written applications for the position of “Finance Clerk” at City Hall. For complete details, please go to our website at www.courtenay.ca and click on “Employment Opportunities”. CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT NURSES St. Joseph’s General Hospital is located in the Comox Valley on beautiful Vancouver Island; one of Canada’s best kept secrets. Enhancing our offer of a unique and progressive working environment is the desirable lifestyle afforded by Vancouver Island – spectacular seascapes, breathtaking mountains and Canada’s mildest year round climate. We are currently recruiting for two full time regular position; these positions are available effective immediately. ICU Nurses are responsible to the Nurse Manager of Critical Care. With the assistance of other care providers and in collaboration with other health care professionals, plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in accordance with the unit philosophy, competency guidelines, policies and the R.N.A.B.C. Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia. Applicants must have successfully graduated from a recognized School of Nursing and hold current, practicing registration with Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia. Applicants must also have a minimum of two years medical and surgical experience, including one year ICU/CCU or equivalent Critical Care experience within the last three years. Successful completion of a recognized post basic course in Critical Care Nursing which included a clinical practicum is required. These full time positions offer competitive wages, benefits and relocation support; ongoing educational opportunities; and dedicated leadership. In addition to the opportunity to work in a progressive hospital, the Comox Valley offers all of your favorite recreational activities at your doorstep! We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. This position will remain open until successfully filled. Please forward your resume to: Human Resource Services Email: St. Joseph’s General Hospital 2137 Comox Avenue Comox BC V9M 1P2

jobs@sjghcomox.ca Phone: 250 339 1447 Fax: 250 339 1515

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, September 28, 2011

SALES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Jumpstart Sales & Mrkt is hiring for Shaw Cablesystems

ALBERTA BASED Company looking to hire experienced mulcher, feller buncher and processor operators. Requires drivers licence, work in Northern Alberta including camp jobs. Please email resume to: jobs@commandequipment.com or fax to 780-488-3002.

WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20 km West of Lloydminster, is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33-$37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus, join a winning team. Call for appointment or send resume to: Joe Bowser 780846-2231 office; joe@autotanks.ca or Jamie Flicek 780-846-2241 fax; jamie@autotanks.ca.

Seeking full-time Business Outside Sales Consultants in Courtenay, Comox and Campbell River. Responsible for canvassing and acquiring new business customers. Base Pay $18 per hour plus comm & vacation pay. To apply, FAX 1.800.995.9996, email ShawJobs@JumpStartCorp.com

or call 1.800.506.6592

REAL ESTATE CAREER INFORMATION SEMINAR. Ever wondered about being a realtor?? Come on down to 350 - 17th Street Courtenay, B.C. Behind PetroCan Thursday Oct 20th, 2011 7:00-8:30pm Limited space RSVP Cheryl 250-898-8790

HEAVY DUTY or Commercial Transport Mechanic required. Competitive wages and beneﬁts. Please email: reception@profabmanufacturing.net

fax (250-416-0232) or deliver resume to Profab Manufacturing Ltd. 3128 Hope Place, Chemainus BC. May consider 3rd year apprentice. TORRAC OILFIELD Services, Grande Prairie - Specializing in Drilling Fluid Recovery. Seeking motivated individuals for Trackhoe Operator, Grande Prairie & BC area. Applicants must possess: Valid drivers licence; 4-5 years operator experience (2000 hours); drilling fluid recovery equipment experience an asset; work unsupervised in a drilling rig environment; safety tickets (First Aid, H2S, WHMIS & TDG, Confined Space, Ground Disturbance); work 3 week in & 1 week out rotation. Competitive salary & benefit package available. Resume to Leroy, fax: 780-814-7506 or email: l.locke@torrac.ca.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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TOP SOIL. $13 per yard + trucking. 250-218-4078

CAN’T GET Up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY SKILLED CARPENTER. Licensed & certiﬁed. Free estimates, Doug 250-650-1333. www.suncrestholdings.ca

ELECTRICAL

WORK WANTED P L U M B E R / H A N DY M A N seeking long and short term projects. Master plumber with extensive exp in construction and reno’s. Ken 250-650-4838

MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660. NEED CASH TODAY?

PERSONAL SERVICES ESCORTS Stiff? Sore? Stressed out? Relax and unwind with Nicole! Call 250-339-4104 or visit www.cvmassage.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

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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)

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

Great Wages Great Beneﬁts Great Hours Fantastic Teeth

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By The Bay Home Repairs and Sheet Metal Eavestrough repairs and cleaning, custom copper and repairs, aluminum and siding repairs. Roof repairs. 25 yrs exp. Seniors discount - free est

CAMPBELL RIVER

1358 Marwalk Crescent 250-287-3939 www.crauctions.ca “Serving Campbell River & Vancouver Island since 1967”

Collection of signed Lansdowne prints, 130 plus pieces of Cristal d'Arques Longchamps Crystal, showcases full of new PartyLite merchandise, 6 piece rattan set, kids bedroom suite, antique parlour set, fridge, stove, washer, natural gas dryer, dining room suites, antiques, Makita JASON thickness jointer combo, table saws, jointer, Check out our drill press, regular line of tools, tires, rims, website, snow fencing and posts, windows, couch set, for full ad. Viewing: coffee table set, collectables, Red Line Hot Wed. 9-5 & Wheels, coins, stamps and so much more. Thurs. 9-6 Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, = • SAME DAY REMOVAL • CLOSED TUESDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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* Green Waste *Residential Cleanups

Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service Scott 250-792-1668 PETS PETS RARE WHITE mini Schnauzer 7 months, neutered/male, house trained, all shots. $550. Call 250-923-2517.

HOME REPAIRS

Thursday, Sept. 29 » 6pm

PROGRAM STARTS SOON IN COURTENAY

GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Women’s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606

SHIH-TZU Puppies 1st shots, dewormed Call (250) 792-3225

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $200

HELP WANTED

GARAGE SALES COMOX - #11 - 717 Aspen Rd. Sat/Sun 9-2. Must park on Aspen Rd. Clothes, shoes, antique piano, humpback trunk. FUNDRAISER FOR GIRLS BASKETBALL! Saturday October 1st. Selling donated dishes, appliances, furniture, home furnishings and more! 8am start, 349 Anderton Rd, Comox (corner of Cooke and Anderton).

GARAGE SALES

COURTENAY KIWANIS CLUB “Gigantic Junktique Sale” Friday Sept 30 6pm-8pm Saturday Oct 1st 8am-12 at St. George’s United Church Hall corner of 6th Street & Fitzgerald

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SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. 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.

PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK BLOW OUT Plants Sale! Sylvan Vale Nursery, 2104 Kelland Rd., Black Creek. Phone: 250-337-8487. 1 gallon hedging, 4 pots for $10.00

REAL ESTATE ACREAGE

FREE ITEMS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BUILDING SALE... “Rock Bottom Prices” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x 20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers Direct. 1800-668-5422.

HELP WANTED

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LARGE GLASS display case for sale 8ftX5ft $300 O.B.O Phone 250-897-0950

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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/

ROADMASTER TRACKER tow bar & arms for car. $125. Call (250)338-0289.

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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. IMMACULATE 2300 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath home. RV prkg and inside workshop. Reduced $314,900. Willemar/2nd. 250207-5865 or 250-334-1566. LOCATED at Saratoga Beach, 2665 sq. ft. 4 br, 2bth, two story home located on a level, landscaped lot close to shopping, beach, marina and golﬁng. Open concept with vaulted ceilings in the great room. New maple kitchen with granite sink and 9 ft. pantry. Main ﬂoor laundry, media room/family room downstairs with space for storage and workshop. 250-3371817 250-897-8610 grbates_ski@yahoo.ca

OCEANFRONT Fanny Bay BC, immaculate rancher in excellent condition inside and out, .48 acre property. Open concept living area, perfect for entertaining. Remodeled kitchen with hardwood and heated tile ﬂoors, 2 bdrms, 2 full bths. New price $615,000 (will look at all reasonable offers) 1305 sq.ft. (250)861-3218. PRIVATE 2+1 bedroom rancher + workshop, fenced ½ acre, 5 mins. to downtown Courtenay. $279,000. Details at www.proper tysold.ca/8275. Call 250-898-8483.

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

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 BEAUTIFUL 2-BDRM loft apt. in Tin Town, Rosewall. Avail Oct. 1st. $950. (250)897-5581. COMOX CONDO, ocean view, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F/P, 5 appls, laundry, parking. NP/NS. Refs req’d. $1000 + utils. Avail. Oct. 1. Call (250)335-3154. COMOX Ideal winter homewant to get away?- relocating? Beach front 1 & 2 bdrm furnished units with utils, cable, internet, parking. NON-SMOKING. Call 250-339-6112. COURTENAY: QUIET 1 bdrm near downtown. $550/mo, includes heat & HW. NS/NP. Avail Nov. 1st. 250-337-5563. Downtown Comox Fully Furnished Condo. Oct 1, 2011 - Apr 30, 2012. 2BR, 2Bath, fireplace, secure prkg., elevator., ocean view, ensuite laundry, hydro, phone, cable & internet included. Walk to senior centre,hospital, shops & golf. 250-339-7963 comoxcondo@gmail.com LARGE 1 & 2 bdrm. Free heat & H/W, Elevator. From $650 mo. Call 250-334-4646. Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. Apartments•Condos•Suites 322-2300 Mansfield Dr, 1+ Den, 1.5 baths, N/P, N/S, 6 appls. Available Immed. - $1,000/mth 123-2300 Mansfield Dr 2 bdrms plus den, 2 baths, 6 appliances. N/S, N/P Available Oct 15th $1050/mth 204 - 1810 Lake Trail Road 2 bdrms, 1 bath, N/P. N/S. 2 appls. Available Immed. - $650/mth

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

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COURTENAY - 3 bdrm 1.5 baths, freshly reno’d, fenced yard, close to schools, N/P. $1050/mth. Avail Oct. 1st. Refs required. 250-740-5357. CUMBERLAND- 3 BDRMS, in newly renovated duplex, hrd wood ﬂrs, no garage, walking distance to downtown. F/S, W/D. No Pets, No smoking! Refs req’d. $1000+ utils. Avail Nov 1. Call (250)650-2493.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS BLACK CREEK, newly reno vated 3 bdrm mobile home w/ large addition N/S, quiet responsible tenant Refs. Avail. Immed.$800. N/P 337-5494

HOMES FOR RENT $760 MO, 1 bdrm cabin, Lake Trail Rd., (Courtenay), F/S, W/D, ref’s, avail Oct. 1, N/P, N/S, call 250-338-6689. Crown Isle Short term rental available Sept 1 $1400./mth. 890-7575 / 897-1023. Wendy.

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

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, custom finishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. Rents from $1,100/mth. BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 4 appls, balcony, new paint & flooring, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $700/mth WALK TO DOWN TOWN CTNY new, modern 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, elect. F/P, res. pkg. N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov. 1 $935 & $965/mth BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, patio, newer carpets & new paint, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immd $775/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 3 bdrm, 1 1 1/2 bath condo, 3 appls, N/S, No pet. Avail. Immed. - $775/mth ST. AUBINS COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $775/mth PUNTLEDGE TERRACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 - $800/mth PARK PLACE MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 5 appls, gas F/P (gas incl), balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 $775/mth BRITTANIA PLACE Lovely one level patio home at Crown Isle, 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 7 appls, gas F/P, double garage, large deck overlooking pond & golf course. N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 $1,400/mth WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls., patio, 2 res. pkg spaces, N/S. No pets. Avail. Oct 1 $725mth FIVE OAKS VILLA Top flr 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 5 appls. balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct .1 - $875/mth FULLY FURNISHED modern 1 bdrm & den, 1 bath condo at Trumpeters Landing, 5 appls, elect. F/P, balcony, underground pkg. Avail. for short or long term. N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct 1 $1,100/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, new paint & carpet, insuite storage, patio, N/S, pet ok w/ref. Avail. Immed. - $650/mth CTNY WEST DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 4 appls, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet. neg Avail Immed $1,050/mth 4 BDRM DUPLEX, 3 full baths, 5 appls, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, pets neg, NE Cty. Avail. Immed. $1,200/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE newer 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail Oct 1 - $800/mth SPACIOUS DUPLEX 3 bdrm & den, 2 1/2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, fenced yrd, NE Ctny, N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 -$1,150/mth ARGO COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, basic cable & hot water incl., N/S, No pets. Avail Immed. & Nov. 1 - $700/mth. $250 moving allowance.Call res Mrg. 334-8602 BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov. 1 - &650/mth ARGO COURT 1 bdrm, 1 bath,F & S coin laundry, basic, cable & hot water incl., N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 15 $650/mth QUIET CUL-DE-SAC 3bdrm & den duplex, 2 1/2 bath, 5 appls, garage, N/S, Pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Nov. 1 $1,050/mth

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250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca CLOSE TO PUNTLEDGE PARK new 3 bdrm home, 2 1/2 bath. 5 appls, gas F/P. garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov. 1 $1,300/mth CLOSE TO DRIFTWOOD MALL 2 bdrm, 1 bath rancher, 4 appls, fenced yrd, carport, landscaping incl, N/S, No pets. Avail Oct. 1$925/mth COMOX 4 BDRM 2 bath home, 6 appls, gas & wood F/P, family rm, carport, N/S No pets. Avail. Oct. 1$1050/mth

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350A Nim Nim Ave 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, (2 shared), N/S, pets upon approval. $850/mth Available Immed. 1591 Osprey Place 3 bdrm, 2 bath, fenced yard, 5 appls, carport, N/S, N/P. $1200/mth Available Oct 1st. 6754 Buckley Bay Rd 4 bdrm, large family room, double car garage, 3 bath, large deck, 5 appls, located on oceans. $1400/mth Available Immed.

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CEDAR MANOR 463-12TH Street TWO BEDROOM end suite. Very bright and spacious - unique floor plan. 1200 sq. ft. Recently redecorated. Large, private patio. Full sized appliances with dishwasher. Very quiet mature adult building midway between downtown and Safeway complex. Security entry. A very attractive suite. Call David @ 250-3380267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

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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.

250-334-3078

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENT

1252-9th St, Courtenay 2 & 3 bedroom suite in quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops and downtown. Reasonable rent include heat, hot water, basic cable, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. Extra storage upon request. No pets. Two rental references and security deposit required.

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

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

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

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RYAN COURT

1015 Cumberland Road, Courtenay

1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay

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

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

Call 250-338-7449

Call 250-334-9717

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

Call Sharon 250-338-7449 CONDOS

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 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 250-334-9717

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DEEP BAY (Kopina Estates), immaculate rancher, 2 bdrm + den, 1.5 bath, 5 appls, forced air furnace (elec), F/P insert, fenced yard, N/S, pet neg, single attached garage, $1200 + utils, Oct. 1, 250-757-9248.

HOME in Black Creek-4 bedrooms, 5 appliances, den, ofﬁce, storage, 2 baths, wood & electric heat. Central to shopping, medical & beach. Available date of November 1st negotiable. Mature and/or professionals only-$1500 /month. Call after 6 pm: 250-338-8060

CUMBERLAND- 1 bdrm suite, 1 yr old in area of nice homes, 6 appls, skylight in kitchen, laminate ﬂrs, heated ﬂrs. $750. includes heat. NS/NP. Call (250)703-1559.

TOWNHOUSES DOWNTOWN CHARACTER House. Charming 3 bed + den, 2 bath w/ hardwood ﬂoors & lots of upgrades in quiet neighbourhood. Walking distance to schools, parks and town. Great for a small family with large deck, fully fenced back yard, gardens and playhouse. Pets considered, no smoking. 5 appl’s. $1350/mo+ utils. Oct 15 or Oct 30. 250-338-2330.

NEWLY renovated, fully furnished waterfront house, 3 bdrm (2king, 1queen), 21/2 bath, double wide jacuzzi, big screen TV, hi-speed internet, games room, huge deck. Fabulous views of ocean, mountains, beaches. Very quiet & private, 5 min to City amenities. Available until May 31. $1800 + utilities. www.cour tenaybeachhouse.com 604 813 9440

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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 & Oct. 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  FURNISHED

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.

DRIFTWOOD CONDOS

1 bdrm condos featuring 2 appl with secured on site coinop laundry; ideal, central location; no need for car to access all amenities; on bus routes; N/S; N/P; $625/month; N/P; immediate & Oct 1 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

COUSINS ROAD

Exceptionally spacious 3 bdrm duplex, 4 appl, 1.5 bath, lots of windows, & storage; large, fenced back yard with shed; located near schools and shopping; N/S & N/P; $1100/month; avail Oct 1 w/ possibility of earlier possession

JOSHUA PLACE

Bright, 1/2 duplex located in West Courtenay features 3 bdrms, 5 appl, & family room with walk out to fully fenced yard; close proximity to Arden Ele. & Ecole Puntledge Park; immediate possession; N/P; $1150/month

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. Oct 1; $2000/month

KENDAL AVE HOME

Enjoy 9 foot ceilings, natural gas fireplace, beautiful finishings, & front & rear decks. Features 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appl., laminate & carpet flooring mix, walk out basement, & beautiful kitchen w/pantry. $1300/month; 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

WILLOWWOOD PATIO HOME

Central Courtenay Patio Home features 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 4 appl & patio area; recently renovated; ideally located near parks & shopping; well suited for mature individual or couple; avail Nov.1; N/S; N/P; $750/month

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