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By combining cycling routes with farm tours and demonstrations, Saturday’s Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour gave Valley residents a chance to explore the rural countryside and meet the people who produce their food. One hundred and ninety-four cyclists took part in the Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour, a selfguided cycle tour to many local farms, where visitors could take guided tours and sample products. “I talked to quite a few people who finished, and no one had a rotten time,” said tour chair Willy Van Kemenade. “Everyone seemed to really enjoy it. We’re really pleased.” The Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour was organized by the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition, the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market Association, the Comox Valley Farmers’ Institute and Discover Comox Valley. van Kemenade leads weekly cycling trips in the Valley for the Probus group, and one of the people he cycles with went on a farm cycle tour last year and really enjoyed it and asked van Kemenade about doing something similar in the Valley. “I’m a firm believer of the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition and the work they’re doing, which promotes safe cycling in the Valley,” said van Kemenade. “I approached them ... there was enough interest to take it to the next step, which I decided was to
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BARB MILLEY (left) leads cyclists Betty Lou Rattray and Lyle Trockstad on a tour of Lloydshaven Holsteins Ltd. on Dove Creek Road during the Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour. PHOTO BY LINDSAY CHUNG take it to the Comox Valley Economic Development Society. They were quite keen. I think they saw it possibly as a tourism event.” They quickly put together a group to organize the event, and it grew from there. The Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour included three different loops, ranging in length from 18
kilometres to 41 kilometres or 58 kilometres. The routes featured stops at farms all the way from Black Creek to Fanny Bay, including Innisfree Farm in Royston, Snap Dragon Dairy in Fanny Bay, Berry Best Farm in Courtenay, Coastal Black Estate Winery in Black Creek and Eatmore Sprouts in Courtenay.
“We’re feeling pretty good about it,” said van Kemenade. “We’re not sure where it’s going. The Comox Valley Cycling Coalition and its partners will do a post-mortem and talk about if it’s something we want to do next year ... If we work at it, I’m sure it could be a much bigger event in
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Preliminary hearing scheduled for accused thief Record Staff The Comox Valley woman who is charged with theft and fraud over $5,000 for stealing more than $100,000 from a youth football club will make her next appearance in court Sept. 19 for a preliminary inquiry. Gloria May Rickson, who faces two global counts for more than
Accused of bilking youth team 60 charges, was the accounts secretary for Mark Isfeld Secondary School and secretary-treasurer for CUPE Local 439, according to websites for both organizations. Defence lawyer Eric Chesterley told the court Thursday he estimates the preliminary hear-
ing should take about two-and-ahalf hours. According to Comox Valley RCMP, they received a public complaint in June 2010 that Rickson, acting as treasurer for the Comox Valley Raiders Youth Football Club, repeatedly misap-
propriated funds from the organization between June 2005 and February 2009 for personal benefit. The theft was discovered in early 2009 when the club’s new president insisted on a complete accounting of the organization’s records due to their concerns over finances. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Between the Folds chronicles the stories of 10 fine artists, theoretical mathematicians and intrepid scientists who have abandoned conventional jobs and scoffed at hard-earned graduate degrees — all to forge lives as modern-day paperfolders. The Comox Valley Art Gallery presents the last film of the summer series, Films You Want to See!, on Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Stan Hagen Theatre in Komoux Hall at North Island College.
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future years.” While van Kemenade hopes the Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour helped create more awareness for the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition, he also thought that, more importantly, the event gave the public a chance to experience sustainable farm practices that provide the public with locally-grown, wholesome and nutritious products. “It’s a win-win,” he noted. Betty Lou Rattray and Lyle Trockstad of Comox rode the Rural Ramble, which took cyclists from the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market to Lloydshaven Holsteins Ltd. on Dove Creek Road; Natures Way Farm, Blue Moon Winery and Tria Culinary Studio
HAPPY TOGETHER Laurence and Lola Wile celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Saturday at their home in Comox. Laurence was an air force gunner during the Second World War and they retired in the Comox Valley after he served a stint here. They married Aug. 1, 1951 in Falmouth, N.S. PHOTO BY MARK ALLAN
on Darcy Road; and Finlay Creek Farm on Rennison Road. They were interested in the Farm Cycle Tour because Rattray leads the Comox Valley Newcomers’ Club cycling group. “I enjoy cycling, and I thought this would be a great opportunity to cycle a different route and learn different routes and see some of the farms you happen to drive by and say ‘I wonder what they do there,’” she said. Members of the Comox Valley Camera Club were out taking photographs during the cycle tour, and van Kemenade says they plan to add the images they captured throughout the day to their website at www.cvfarmcycletour.com.
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water, ferries are an extra cost for medical and business travel, school, and for Comox Valley Regional exporting and importing District chair Edwin Grieve products. Grieve said the chairs and chairs from nine other coastal regional districts, agreed they need to boil including Metro Vancouver, down priorities to a few key issues with met Monday in which all can Victoria with identify. BC Ferries P o w e l l Commissioner River RegionGordon Macaal District tee to discuss chair Colin options for Palmer, leader improvements of the Coastal to coastal ferry Regional Disservice. trict chairs, Grieve has a felt the group’s personal interconcerns were est in smaller acknowlroutes such as edged. While Hornby and he applauds Denman that EDWIN GRIEVE public town have been subjected to a 125-per-cent hall meetings Macatee is rate increase in the past planning for coastal communities, Palmer said the few years. “And that’s going to go group is asking for “fundaup another eight per cent,” mental improvements” to he said. “The corporation the Coastal Ferry Act. The chairs will continue or the government itself is going to have to step in and looking at policy options recommendations, maybe rethink that policy and around not subsidizing the which will be presented to Transportation Minister different routes.” Ferry service is consid- Blair Lekstrom and Preered an extension of high- mier Christy Clark. Last way service in parts of the month, the group met with Mainland, where travellers Lekstrom to discuss fare can board free of charge, increases. They also called which Grieve said is unfair for a major revision of the to those who depend on Ferry Act. “There are some people saltwater routes. “Why are we singled that want them to reopen out?” he said. “A lot of the the whole Ferry Act, but discussion falls on deaf ears that’s not going to happen,” with representatives from Grieve said. “I’m looking the Mainland because they for some fairness for the don’t understand it. Basi- smaller routes. It’s a lifeline cally, when they get on a that holds our communities together.” ferry they’re on holidays.” reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com But on this side of the
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THE BIG DAY AFTER this Sunday on Dunsmuir Avenue in Cumberland should look much like this scene from a previous Market Day in the village.
Village celebrating Big Day After After an eventful two weeks in Cumberland waiting and wondering about where The Big Time Out festival was going to be held, the local downtown business community has decided how to respond. They are going to celebrate. With the blessing of the Chamber of Commerce, village council and The Big Time Out organizers, shops are coming together to hold a Big Day After Block Party this Sunday following the festival, which is taking place nearby Friday eve-
ning and Saturday in Royston at Ash Berry Farm. “It’s been quite a roller coaster ride for Cumberland this past couple of weeks,” says local business owner Eugene Chung. “We thought this would be a great opportunity to celebrate our little village and make lemonade out of what could be seen as lemons.” The Big Time Out festival did not receive approval by village council to go ahead within the village boundaries, something that was a great disappointment for Cumberland.
“We are still the little village that does big things,” says one Chamber representative. “We are really excited to come together and celebrate this.” The event is free and family-friendly. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Dunsmuir Avenue. Festivities will include live music from local artists. There will be a variety of children’s activities. Prizes will be up for grabs in many of the local businesses. There are vending oppor-
tunities as well — Cumberland-based crafters/ artisans/non-profits can set up for no charge in front of closed businesses or negotiate with the store owner. For other crafters/artisans/organizations that sell non-competing product, the cost is $20. Setup must be complete by 9:30 the morning of the event. Call 250218-6335 to register. Dunsmuir Avenue from First to Third streets will be closed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. — Cumberland Chamber of Commerce
Trees to be planted for Chinese kindness Scott Stanfield Record Staff
TimberWest has agreed to ship a large-dimension log to Cumberland’s sister city in Putian, China, where children will participate in a program dubbed A Million and One Acts of Kindness. TimberWest will plant
up to one million seedlings for every act of kindness performed. The recipients will carve the log into anything they desire. ••• Mike Williamson is Cumberland’s new fire chief, filling a vacancy left by former chief/bylaw enforcement officer Ken McClure. Williamson’s official title
is manager of protective services, from which bylaw enforcement duties will be removed. Bylaw and animal control will be combined to create a three-day per week position. ••• A town hall meeting is scheduled Aug. 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at council chambers.
••• Cumberland council approved final reading on a bylaw to hold advance votes Nov. 9 and 12 at the village office. A special vote will be held Nov. 16 at the Health Care Centre. Elections for municipal council, school boards and regional districts happen Nov. 19. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Golfing more than halfway across Canada for ALS Lindsay Chung
ogists across B.C. who have been trained specifically in ALS offer their services free of charge, and right now, 18 people are taking advantage of the program. As of Aug. 8, the Golf A Thon for ALS has raised $565,364 in six years. Pros across the province have golfed 56,480 holes or 3,138 rounds of golf in that time. The Golf A Thon fundraising total will grow next month when Brett Standerwick of Fairwinds Golf Club
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This year’s Golf A Thon for ALS is on track to be the biggest fundraiser yet. With three courses still to report and donations still coming in, 91 golf pros across the province have completed 13,604 holes so far and raised more than $105,364.82 for the ALS Society of BC, Wendy Toyer, the society’s executive director, announced during the Golf A Thon wrap-up luncheon Wednesday at Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community. “This year, we actually exceeded 4,000 miles of golf,” she said. “Our golfers have golfed more than halfway across Canada.” The Golf A Thon for ALS, which is presented by PGA British Columbia, the ALS Society of BC, uniPHARM and Medicine Centre Pharmacies Charitable Foundation, has been running for six years. It is the largest fundraiser for the ALS Society of BC and Yukon, raising money to provide equipment and support for people living with ALS, a rapidly progressive, neuromuscular disease that is also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. This year, Bill Kelly, Weston Gillett and Justin Howard from Glacier Greens Golf Course, Jason Andrew from Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community, former Crown Isle pro John Robertson and Doug Petrie from Sunnydale Golf and Country Club took part in the local Golf A Thon Aug. 5. Kelly and Gillett started the day, playing six rounds at Glacier Greens, and handed it off to Andrew, Howard, Robertson and Petrie, who played five rounds at Crown Isle. “It was good fun,”
GLENDA REYNOLDS, PRESIDENT of the North Central Island Chapter of the ALS Society of BC (left) and Wendy Toyer, the society’s executive director, present certificates of appreciation to Bill Kelly and Jason Andrew. PHOTO BY LINDSAY CHUNG said Andrew. “It was a real joy again, and definitely we’ll be in again next year and perhaps put a few more little things to the day.” The Golf A Thon for ALS started in the Comox Valley in 2005. ALS patient Bruce Taylor, Glacier Greens head pro Scott Fraser and Rotarian Jerry Feniak spoke about the need to raise awareness of ALS and raise funds to support those living with ALS, and Fraser decided to golf from dawn to dusk. He played 288 holes and raised more than $6,000. The PGA of BC adopted the fundraiser in 2006, and the number of golfers rose to 19. The Golf A Thon has grown every year,
and last year, 90 golfers played 12,660 holes and raised $121,000. With the money raised through the Golf A Thon, the ALS Society of BC was able to provide two new patient services this year — Camp Alohi Lani, a weekend retreat for youth who have parents or grandparents living with ALS, and a psychological support program. Camp Alohi Lani was offered for the first time in July at the Zajac Ranch for Children in Mission, and ALS BC offered the camp to 26 youth aged eight to 17 at no cost to families. Two boys who lost their father in January told Toyer that without a doubt, it was the best weekend of their life.
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Only fraction of airport budget spent on branding Lindsay Chung Record Staff
The Comox Valley Airport Commission disclosed this week that it spent $96,500 on researching, developing and implementing its new brand model. While a $180,000 increase in the Comox Valley Airport Commission (CVAC)’s marketing budget for 2010 is being attributed to the branding initiative — which was unveiled last month during CVAC’s Annual Public Meeting — CVAC actually allocated 2.8 per cent of its operational budget toward the research, development and design of the new brand, and this amounts to $96,500, explained Shirley de Silva, CEO of the Comox Valley Airport. “We believe, like a lot of other progressive organizations, that a brand is an organization’s strongest asset, and it’s a very worthwhile endeavour,” she said. “It is difficult to understand criticism about our decision to invest just 2.8 per cent of our operational budget into developing our new brand. The fact is that we are in strong financial position, with a surplus of almost $300,000 after all expenses, including our branding, are taken into account.” That $96,500 covers a range of costs associated with the entire process of creating the new brand. “We want to be really clear that YQQ’s new brand is much more than just the logo,” said de Silva. The money went
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toward a comprehensive research report, which included the development of questionnaires and the gathering and analysis of input from 68 stakeholder and airline interviews, two passenger focus groups and facilitated input sessions for airport volunteers, staff, board members and management. Based on these findings, a detailed brand model was developed, including a new logo, tagline and visual language. An implementation plan and graphics standards manual were also produced, including a detailed colour palette, design templates for employee uniforms, brochures, reports, letterhead, business cards, advertisements and other marketing materials. The manual ensures the appropriate use of the new logo and provides consistency for all marketing materials to ensure a successful implementation of
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Cyclists are encouraged to mark their calendars and start looking for pledges to support the annual Blacks Cycle Century Ride for YANA (You Are Not Alone) Aug. 28. This year marks the fifth annual ride that includes three loops of varying lengths throughout the Valley totaling 160 kilometres, the first in Comox, the second in Courtenay and the third in Cumberland. Riders can choose to complete any combination of loops. YANA raises money to assist families who need to leave the Valley to access medical treatment for their children. It main-
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HEAVY METAL Gordon Liske (left) and Parker Humphrey, general manager of Upper Island Motors, celebrate the move of the Comox Valley Food Bank Metal Drive drop-off site to Upper Island Motors at 3573 South Island Highway. The metal drive’s red bin had to move due to theft. ABC Recycling accepts all kinds of metal.
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A motion from Courtenay council to consider reopening the search for a homeless shelter site is on the Comox Valley Regional District’s committee of the whole agenda Tuesday, beginning at 4 p.m. Last week in a 4-3 vote, city council passed a Murray Presley motion to ask the district to look for a “more suitable” location than the 800 block of Cliffe Avenue. Couns. Larry Jangula, Manno Theos and Jon Ambler supported the motion while Mayor Greg Phelps and Couns. Doug Hillian and Ronna-Rae Leonard opposed it. Earlier this year the district purchased a trio of adjoining lots at 865, 877 and 889 Cliffe Ave. for $470,000 to house a 24-hour, sevenday-a-week emergency shelter. As far as Presley knows, the purchase does not come with an opt-out clause. “The question here is this the best site available or are there better and possibly cheaper sites available,” said Presley, a CVRD director. “The CVRD can always turn around and resell the site if a better site became available.” The proposed shelter location has been lauded by frontline workers with the homeless but criticized by area businesses. Jangula has suggested the area around Chuck’s Trucks at 180 Old Island Hwy. is a more suitable location. Last year, the CVRD issued a call for interest from property owners with land to sell that met criteria for an emergency shelter and supportive housing. It received three submissions that CitySpaces Consulting evaluated against criteria such as proximity to social service agencies, transit, project costs and available funds. The properties at Cliffe Avenue were deemed the best fit, beating out a submission from a property on Cumberland Road, which the district says is not in the core area of town. The other
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property owner who submitted did not want details released. Cunningham & Rivard Appraisals of Nanaimo estimated the Cliffe Avenue property’s market value at $470,000 as of last August. According to information provided by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board, the sites were jointly listed in August,
2009 for $690,000. The CVRD would look to BC Housing or another funding agency to provide capital and operating dollars. According to the district, land purchase negotiations are conducted in private to mitigate the possibility of a bidding war that could drive up the price.
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Team aids Yukon pets Black Creek woman helped to spay and neuter Record Staff Nicole Emery, an animal health technologist from Black Creek, was part of the Canadian Animal Assistance Team team that carried out an animal wellness project last month in the village of Carmacks, Yukon. The group set up a
temporary hospital in a gymnasium consisting of two surgery tables, a vaccination area and a recovery area. The team was assisted by local volunteers, such as an 11-year-old girl who helped every day. Emery speaks highly of the “amazing team” that consisted of two veterinarians, six technologists and an assistant. The group had responded to a plea from the town’s mayor and the chief of the local First Nations
community, who both recognized a need for animal population control and for the promotion of responsible dog ownership. By trip’s end, the team had spayed and neutered 75 pets, mostly dogs, and vaccinated more than 170 animals. “This number still amazes me,” Emery said. “A regular vet clinic might have four surgeries in one day and we did 75 in three and a half days.” Emery and the other volunteers hope to return next year to continue their work, and to add an educational portion about animal care and training. “I believe that our work will significantly help the pet populations in Carmacks,” Emery said. For more information, visit www.caatcanada.org.
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CAT ON A HOT THIN LEASH Odin, a Persian Himalayan, doesn’t seem enthralled with being the only cat in the Comox Valley on a leash. Judy Peppel, a Manitoban transplanted to Oregon, took Odin for a stroll last Saturday at the Originals Only Art Show in Comox. PHOTO BY MARK ALLAN
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Summer is a great time for planning backyard barbecues, pool parties, picnics and camping trips. And Quality Foods is hoping customers across Vancouver Island will choose Pepsi products for their gatherings. Quality Foods and Pepsi are teaming up this summer for the Help Do Some Good campaign, which raises money for the Quality Foods Community Health Endowment Fund every time a customer buys a 12-pack of participating Pepsi products. “It’s the biggest store-level fundraiser we’ve done to raise money for health care,” said Rob MacKay, Quality Foods’s marketing director. “Pepsi tells us it’s probably the biggest they’ve done, too. Although raising
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Time to get extreme with zucchinis Two years ago, the Comox Valley Exhibition – or Fall Fair — initiated the Extreme Zucchini Races. This was the brainchild of the Kiwanis Club of Courtenay, and the interest in the races has grown each year. The third running will take place at the Exhibition Aug. 26 to 28 at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. There are races for three age classes each day, and there is a special event on the Saturday for the developmentally challenged.
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$25,298/$25,693/$39,568/$36,478 Selling Price for a new 2011 Rogue S FWD (W6RG11 AA00), CVT transmission/2011 Frontier KC 2.5 S 4x2 (2KLG71 AE00), automatic transmission/2011 Pathfinder S (5CRG71 AA00), automatic transmission/2011 Titan CC S 4x4 (3CAG71 AA00), automatic transmission. *0% purchase financing for up to 84 months available on 2011 Versa/ Sentra/Altima (excluding Hybrid)/Maxima/Rogue/Murano/Xterra/Pathfinder/Armada/Frontier/Titan models. Representative finance example based on Selling Price of $25,298 for 2011 Rogue S FWD (W6RG11 AA00) financed at 0% APR for 84 months equals $241.64 per month with $5,000 down payment or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $25,298. †Finance offers are now available on new 2011 Rogue S FWD (W6RG11 AA00), CVT transmission/2011 Frontier KC 2.5 S 4x2 (2KLG71 AE00), automatic transmission/2011 Pathfinder S (5CRG71 AA00), automatic transmission/2011 Titan CC S 4x4 (3CAG71 AA00), automatic transmission. Selling Price is $25,298/$25,693/$39,568/$36,478 financed at 0% APR equals $139/$141/$217/$200 bi-weekly for 84 months. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $25,298/$25,693 /$39,568/$36,478. VModels shown $35,498 Selling Price for a new 2011 Rogue SL AWD (Y6TG11 AA00), CVT transmission/$40,993 Selling Price for a new 2011 Frontier Crew Cab SL 4x4 (4CUG71 AA00), automatic transmission/$43,968 for a new 2011 Pathfinder SV (5CSG71 AA00), automatic transmission/$47,178 Selling Price for a new 2011 Titan CC SL 4x4 (3CFG71 AA00), automatic transmission. ^*†VFreight and PDE charges ($1,650/$1,595/$1,620/$1,630) and factory reductions ($0/$2,000/$0/$5,000), air-conditioning tax ($100), certain fees where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes (including fuel conservation tax) are extra. Finance offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid between August 3rd and August 31st, 2011.
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Communicate better Work on your public speaking. Give your tan a rest. Take a break from the beach this summer and visit your local Toastmasters club. 60 Minutes Toastmasters provides a fun and friendly environment to build communication and leadership skills using a program that has served millions. “ To a s t m a s t e r s International has a renowned organizational structure, and members are provided with excellent teaching materials,” says Katie Healey, vice-president of education. “These materials teach the foundations of speech writing and provide clear objectives to build and develop public speaking skills.” Speeches are delivered as part of weekly meetings (bi-weekly during the summer), which provide a safe and fun environment for members to practise and succeed at public speaking. “Do you want an opportunity to practise your communication and leadership skills?” asks Healey. “Then join us! Perhaps you have an upcoming speech or presentation to give or just want to become more comfortable with expressing yourself in social situations.” All members are encouraged to sign up for meeting roles on the club website, which include greeting arrivals to the meeting, providing verbal speech feedback, or chairing the meeting. Written speech evaluations encourage the audience to practise giving constructive and encouraging feedback, and Table Topics give audience members an opportunity to deliver a brief impromptu speech on a specified topic. “The diversity in club membership ensures that speech topics cover a wide range of subjects,” explains Healey. “Be it technical information, folklore storytelling, or exploring abstract concepts, all speeches are created and delivered to be relevant for a general audience.” The next 60 Minutes Toastmasters summer meeting is on Aug. 25. Regular weekly meetings resume Sept. 1, and guests are always welcome. Meetings are held on Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Lewis Centre in Courtenay. Try to arrive five minutes
early. Just drop in. There’s no need to RSVP and no cost to guests. You’ll be amazed how much can be accomplished in 60 Minutes. For more informa-
tion about the 60 Minutes Toastmaster Club or the two other clubs in the Valley, visit their website at toastmasters.comoxvalley.com. — 60 Minutes Toastmasters Club
TOASTMASTER DAVID MITCHELL delivers his first speech to a captivated audience. The next 60 Minutes Toastmasters summer meeting will be held Aug. 25. There are two other Toastmasters clubs in the Comox Valley. TELUS AUTHORIZED DEALERS
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Farmers’ Market inviting families Special activities connect kids to the food they eat The glorious summer sun we all love so much has finally arrived, and the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market wants to celebrate our beautiful Valley’s harvest with a special invitation to make this week’s visit to the Farmers’ Market a family event. It’s Family Day at the farmers’ market this Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon. Children love to visit the farmers’ market but usually it’s for the baked treats or frozen apple juice and popsicles, so this week there will be even more fun for them. Special activities are planned throughout the market to allow kids to have a hands-on chance to connect to the food they eat. Plowing and picking potatoes to the backdrop of great music is sure to help slow the hectic pace of family life today. Helen Austin is the market’s entertainer for the day, adding her lovely sounds to the milieu. Enjoying ourselves while still getting the groceries done is more and more important as the pace of life accelerates. The Comox Valley Exhibition’s Farmer for a Day interactive display will be onsite and kids can harvest a potato, or pick an apple, meet farmer Andy and learn more about farming. Courtenay Recreation is coming to play as well, offering kids activities such as facepainting and parachute while their parents shop or take in a tai chi demonstration. At 10 a.m. everybody is welcome to a free tai chi class offered by the Taoist Tai Chi Society. The slow and graceful movements of tai chi relax and strengthen the body and mind, help to relieve stress and develop flexibility and co-ordination. Members of the Taoist Tai Chi Society contribute many hours of service to their community, conducting fundraising campaigns and events that have benefited many charitable
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organizations and other worthy causes. Check them out at www.taoist.org. For more information, check out www. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com and follow the market on Facebook. — Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
THE COMOX VALLEY Exhibition’s Farmer for a Day interactive display will be displayed Saturday at the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market.
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MID SEASON
SALE
TODAY & TOMORROW ONLY! VALOR H4
WITH
VENT KIT
SAVE AT LEAST
500
$
REGENCY F2400
WITH
BLOWER
OFF
SAVE $700
Enerchoice Rebate MADE IN BC • SUPERIOR CONTROLS, BEAUTIFUL FLAME
HERITAGE
THE PURCHASE 0F A REGENCY GAS FIREPLACE OR STOVE was $1,850 now $1,150
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HEARTHSTONE
700
$
OFF
THE PURCHASE & INSTALLATION $ $ was 3,643 now 3,093 OF AN ENERCHOICE VALOR GAS $ FIREPLACE
SAVE 550
SAVE UP TO
SAVE
10%
MADE IN BC • UNBEATABLE QUALITY & PERFORMANCE
RSF OPEL 2
WITH
NICKEL DOORS
OFF
SAVE
15% OFF
ALL
ALL
HEARTHSTONE WOOD & GAS STOVES
RSF FIREPLACES was $3,620 now $3,077
was $3,500 now $3,150
SAVE $543
SAVE $350
NOTHING RADIATES HEAT BETTER THAN SOAPSTONE
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MID SEASON
SALE
TODAY & TOMORROW ONLY! SAVE UP TO
2 000 ON ALL HOT TUBS $ ,
HOT SPOT TEMPO
was $7,495 now $5,995
1,500
$ SAVE WEBER GENESIS
PREMIUM WITH COVER
SAVE
SAVE UP TO
50% 500 OFF ON ALL
$
UP TO
INSTOCK was $1,189 now $999
SAVE $190
INSTOCK OR SPECIAL ORDERS
ON ALL INSTOCK PATIO FURNITURE
BARBECUES
FFREE REE ASSEMBLY • FREE DELIVERY • FREEE REMOVAL O OF YOUR OLD BBQ
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was $2,900 now $1,450
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Renovation
SALE
WE’RE RENOVATING & WE NEED ROOM! ALL STOCK MUST GO AT UNBEATABLE SAVINGS!
Euro Top Mattress Set
All In-Stock Mattress Sets 50 % to 60 %
with Memory Foam reg. $1,999
HOT BUY!
899
OFF!
NOW $ ONLY
42” Entertainment Stand
Solid Wood Bedroom Sets 40 % to 50 %
OFF!
$
49
$
19
from $
$
Leather Rocker Recliner
All Leather Recliner
World’s Best Comfort Recliner
Designer Chair
1499
$
NOW ONLY
Dining Table Only Seats up to 12
ONE Floor Model ONLY
899
$
Fabric Rocker Recliner 12 colours to choose
reg. $899
499
1299
NOW ONLY
$
599
$
reg. $1799
999
$
499
Stylus Leather Designer Chairs from $
699
Solid Birch TV Units from $
399
All Leather Recliner Sofa
Fabric Recliner Sofa NOW ONLY
Queen Euro Top Mattress Set
699
Solid Birch
699
$
699
ONLY
reg. $2499
HOT BUY!
NOW $ ONLY
NOW $
Fabric Wing Back Recliner
Table Lamps
reg. $1,499
reg. $2199
Solid Mango Pub Table
from $
with 1” Latex Foam
Dura Blend Chair & Ottoman
299
Rugs
Euro Top Mattress Set
Fabric Recliner Sofa
reg. $3799
NOW ONLY
$
1949
reg. $2799
NOW ONLY
$
1099
Merit Home Furniture 2967 Kilpatrick Avenue • Courtenay • 250-334-0007
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Cellphones into trees Students at local schools have donated more than 1,000 old cellphones to the Flipswap Program — resulting in 1,000 trees being planted. The purpose of the Flipswap Program in local schools is to collect old cellphones from students, teachers and family members.Upon receiving the cellphones, Play N Trade management sends all turned in phones to a partnered company called Flipswap. Our friends at Flipswap will then take the newer models, which charge still, refurbish them and take them to Third World countries to be used there. All other phones will be broken down to dispose of all dangerous metals in a safe and green way. Remaining pieces are recycled, reused by the refurbishing department. The best part — every single cellphone brought into Play N Trade by people in our community will be reused and recycled, and for every phone, a tree will be planted by Flipswap. Where else can cellphones become trees? Locally owned and operated, Play N Trade is hosting the Flipswap program on an ongoing basis, and it is open to everyone in our com-
munity. Stores in Campbell River and Duncan will be participating as well. More recent models of cellphones may be worth a store credit for the customer. Since March, Play N Trade has been running this pilot project in the Comox Valley, and the participation from our schools made it successful. A very special mention goes to Aspen Park Elementary, Miracle Beach Elementary, Arden Elementary, Royston Elementary and École Robb Road Elementary. These participating schools, along with a few other schools in the Valley, donated more than 1,000 cellphones in total, meaning at least 1,000 trees will be planted and 1,000 cellphones will not be in our landfill. Upon starting the Flipswap program, students were encouraged to participate, not only because they are being environmentally responsible, but also because Play N Trade was offering prizes for all participants. Some of the smaller prizes were T-shirts, hats, lanyards and personal in-store party credits for the players’ club for up to six kids. The grand prize was the free giveaway of two XBOX 360 four-
Focus on Waldorf The Saltwater School will be a presentation welcomes Warren Lee entitled Education for Cohen, author of The Life in which Cohen Art of Baking Bread, will reveal how Walan experienced Waldorf dorf education blends teacher and director of the use of artistic teacher training at the approaches such as Rudolf Steiner Centre painting and movein Toronto. ment with the teaching Cohen will lead two of academic subjects events this month in like math and science. Courtenay, It hapeach showpens Aug. EDUCATION casing how 25 at the Waldorf education can Saltwater School at foster a deep love of 2311 Rosewall Cres. in learning. Courtenay. On Aug. 20, chilThe evening will dren and parents are begin at 6:30 with invited to join Cohen in refreshments and a a hands-on workshop tour of the renovated from 10 a.m. to noon, school building, folexploring how the pro- lowed by Cohen’s precess of making bread sentation at 7:30. feeds the soul as well The school will welas the body. The work- come children Sept. 6 shop will be followed and will offer Waldorfby a potluck lunch at inspired education in which participants will the parent and tot proshare their baked cre- gram, mixed-age kinations. dergarten, and Grades For more informa- 1 and 2. tion and registration, For details, call the contact Karen Alexan- school at 250-871-7777 dre at karenalexan- or visit www.saltwaterdre@shaw.ca. school.com. The second event — Saltwater School
gig consoles with a full connect system. Grand prize winners were Ryan, and sisters Dahlia and Amelia. The Comox Valley Play N Trade location is at 2-795 Ryan Rd. in Courtenay. The phone number is 250-8717529 — Play N Trade
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Free films ‘Brave little boy’ and family need community support outdoors in August 20 from 2 to 7 p.m. at 4659 Headquarters Rd. to raise money for Sammy Antuñez Marquez and his family. “Little Sammy is only 11 years old, and he is battling with his brain cancer,” Jin Lin, director of the CVMISS said in a press release. “He
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older to cover food costs. Everyone is welcome for overnight tenting at no extra cost. Contact Jin Lin at 250898-9567 or maplepool@ shaw.ca. — Comox Valley Multicultural and Immigrant Support Society
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The Comox Valley Multicultural and Immigrant Support Society (CVMISS) is holding a family summer barbecue/potluck to support a young boy with brain cancer next weekend. The CVMISS barbecue/ potluck will take place Aug.
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How to dispute ticket I was issued a ticket for Speed Against a Municipal Sign for driving over 30km/h in a playground zone. The officer had no laser and no radar; she flagged me over, saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;The speed limit here is 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you were not doing 30.â&#x20AC;? I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say whether I was doing 31 or 51; my best guess based on the location at which I was pulled over would be somewhere between 30 and 40. What does the law say surrounding this? Would I have grounds to dispute this ticket? The law says that a municipality may regulate speed by enacting a bylaw and placing signs to limit the speeds of vehicles on municipal streets. If you pass such a sign, your vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speed cannot legally
A PAL FOR KITTIES Ellen Presley of Anderton Nurseries gets into the mood as she hosts a recent Adopt-a-Pals event for the Kitty Cat PAL Society. Kittens and cats are available for adoption every Saturday and Sunday. For locations, refer to www.kittycatpals. com or call 250-2187223.
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SCHEWE exceed that shown on the sign. If it does, by one or by 100, the court may choose to convict. The courts will also accept estimates of speed from both police officers and the general public where the witness is credible and has knowledge and experience that would allow them to gauge speed. Most drivers would have this capability through the experience of operating their own vehicle. Police officers have this capability, as well as practice with it, as they estimate speed and then confirm that speed with either a
laser or radar in the course of their enforcement duties. It appears that you are not sure of your speed and that it could be over the limit. Being honest; if you cannot convince the court with certainty that it was 30 or less, you will have to dispute on other grounds. These may be that there was no bylaw, there was no sign, the sign was not applicable in the circumstances or the officer was mistaken in the estimate. For more information on this topic, visit www. drivesmartbc.ca. Questions or comments are welcome by e-mail to comments@drivesmartbc.ca. Tim Schewe is a retired RCMP constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. His column appears Friday.
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Noxious giant hogweed spotted in Comox Valley Warning! A giant hogweed plant has been found growing in the Comox Valley in a garden on Third Street in Courtenay. Luckily, the homeowner phoned his sister Jennifer Buck, a local landscaper, to come see the “incredible plant” before he pulled it out. Her identification of this highly toxic plant prompted a call to the City of Courtenay and a crew from public works removed the plant safely. I have mentioned giant hogweed in past columns but it bears repeating if only to inform newer immigrants to our Valley of the potential harm associated with this plant. Heracleum mantegazzianum is a member of the carrot family. An incredibly tall perennial, it can grow to eight feet (2.5 metres) — 15 feet (4.5 m) when in flower. The flower itself is made up of many small white florets in a large, flat-topped umbel, much like Queen Anne’s Lace, only bigger. Stout, hollow stems are either reddish-purple or green with dark spots in colour and two to four inches (5-10 cm) in diameter. Dark green, compound leaves are deeply incised and can measure up to five feet (1.5 m) across. Preferring damp soil conditions and full sun, giant hogweed will tolerate shade and drier aspects. Many roadside ditches, right-of-ways, vacant lots, wetlands and agricultural areas have been infested with this noxious weed. It does not take long. Once the plants reach flowering maturity, each one is capable of producing up to 100,000 winged seeds. Distribution can be farflung. The seeds are also capable of floating for three days before sinking should they land in water. And, they can remain viable in the soil for up to 15 years. In the Pacific Northwest, Heracleum mantegazzianum sprouts in early spring, either from the roots or from seed. Seedlings are identified from mature plants by their more palmate leaf pattern. Flowering occurs in June with seed formation following in July. The real danger with giant hogweed lies in its extreme toxicity.
hogweed. I must mention the good work the Comox Valley Naturalist Society has undertaken to keep giant hogweed, and other invasive plants, under control. If you know of any giant hogweeds, or need positive identifi-
cation, please let me know. My phone number is 250-337-8051; e-mail duchessofdirt@ telus.net. Leslie Cox co-owns Growing Concern Cottage Garden in Black Creek. Her column appears every second Friday.
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LESLIE COX The stalks and blisterlike pustules on the stems exude a clear watery sap containing glucosides called furanocoumarins. These toxic organic compounds are photodynamic agents, meaning they operate through light energy by absorbing ultraviolet photons. Certain plants naturally produce furanocoumarins to combat fungus diseases and to ward off insects and animals. It is this phototoxin ability in the sap that sensitizes the skin to ultraviolet radiation if you should brush against the plant. Symptoms of photosensitization are heat, redness, itchiness, swelling and blistering which can last for many days, weeks, even months. It depends on the levels of furanocoumarins in these plants, as well as an individu-
SHELBY AND MOLLY (top) pause in front of some giant, and highly toxic, hogweeds in Victoria. The other photo shows the blistering photosensitivity damage Diana Scott incurred on her forearm when cutting back her parsnips. PHOTOS BY LESLIE COX al’s DNA makeup that determines photosensitivity. Phototoxic plants are generally found within four families: Umbellifereae (or Apiaceae), Rutaceae, Moraceae (fig) and Leguminoseae (or Fabaceae). Beware the sap in parsnips, as a friend painfully found out. If you should get any sap on your skin, immediately wash with soap and cold water. Keep
exposed skin out of sun and treat affected area as for a surface burn. If you get the sap in your eyes, it can cause temporary, sometimes permanent blindness. Immediately flush eyes out with copious amounts of water and see a doctor right away. Properly outfitted, you can deal with removing giant hogweed yourself when the plant first appears in
spring. Dress in waterproof clothing with long sleeves, use safety goggles and heavy rubber gloves. The sap will seep through non-waterproof clothes and regular gardening gloves. Dig out the plant, going down a minimum of four inches to make sure you are getting the root. Dispose of the plants in heavy-duty garbage bags, heavy enough that the sides will not be pierced by any sharp pieces of stalk. Do not compost them! For plants that have reached full size, best to call your public works guys. There are still no known biological control agents for giant
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ON A RECENT cruise to the Far East, James Stratton and wife Laurance took us along for an elephant ride in Thailand.
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Screech owls fly, hunt but refuse to screech or hoot
FAIRFIELD female produces up to four eggs, and the male will feed her whilst she incubates the eggs. Like so many areas in British Columbia, the Comox Valley and Campbell River are rapidly expanding and changing the face of the wildlife habitat. Our increasing traffic and expanding infrastructure is displacing many wildlife species and causing a high mortality on the roads.
west Raptor Center in Duncan, which in turn had received it from Nanaimo, where it had been hit by a car. The owl was initially examined by a local vet, Dr. Ken Langelier, who determined it had sustained a severe eye injury. Unfortunately, it was not taken to the vet for two days. When it arrived at MARS, the owl was reassessed and diagnosed with severe bruising, swelling, a corneal ulcer and damage to the iris. Having survived the initial trauma, the owl needed to have daily eye drops into the injured eye, which continued for six months.
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In addition, the Western screech owl has many natural predators — it is a wonder that they even manage to survive, as they fall prey to six species of larger owls (the barred owl being the worst enemy), raccoons, goshawks and coopers hawks, while their eggs are a delicacy for snakes, squirrels and crows. It is no surprise that these little owls are a species of concern and are blue-listed in British Columbia, as their habitat and nest sites are disappearing. Last December, MARS had a Western screech owl sent up from the Pacific North-
wildlife. More information can be found on our website at www. wingtips.org. Sandy Fairfield is the educational co-ordinator for the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS). The MARS column appears every second Friday.
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SANDY FAIRFIELD SHOWS off Otus the screech owl, the latest ambassador for the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS).
It was finally obvious that the owl would not be releasable, and due to the fact that they are a species at risk, it was decided to apply and obtain the necessary permits to keep this owl as an ambassador and maybe as part of a future breeding program Permits are now in place, and Otus is officially “in training” to be part of our educational program. I have started working with Otus, along with some other handlers, getting the owl used to the presence of people and to wearing jesses on its legs, which secure it on a glove. Hopefully, the owl may be ready to come with me to the classroom later this year. The story of Otus reinforces the impact we have on wildlife. Please slow down where wildlife signs are posted. Expect deer to jump out at night or especially at dawn and dusk. If you find injured
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The Western screech owl is one of Canada’s 15 species of owl. They are found from southern Alaska down to the Baja Peninsula. These are small, nocturnal woodland owls which are found locally in deciduous forests, especially riparian areas alongside rivers and creeks. Usually, they avoid dense coniferous forests, thus avoiding many predators, and take advantage of the open areas where prey is abundant and cavities are available for nesting. One of the smaller owls, the screech owl stands a mere 21-23 centimetres in height and, in comparison, has a large wingspan of 54-56 centimetres. When perched, their appearance is round and squat. They puff up their feathers and raise their ear tufts, or they elongate their bodies and squeeze their feathers tight, appearing to be part of the tree. Screech owls have bright yellow eyes that are highlighted by black facial discs, and their feathers range from reddish brown to grey — depending on their habitat, they may be lighter or darker to blend in with the forest. Eastern species have different colouration phases. The varied pattern and colour of the feathers gives them the perfect camouflage whilst perching in a tree during the daytime. Nocturnal by nature, screech owls begin to hunt approximately half an hour after sunset; they are patient hunters, conserving energy and only making a move when prey is spotted. They will either target the prey with stealthy silent flight onto the ground or catch prey on the wing, usually in open fields at the forest edge. One would assume from their name that they “screech,” but this is another misconception. They do not screech, neither do they “hoot” they vocalize with a series of muted “trills or toots,” and if they are really excited, they start to bark. Mating for life, screech owls will reuse the same nest site for a number of years; usually, they prefer piliated woodpeckers’ or Northern flickers’ cavities, which are created by the birds as they search for insects. The
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Filberg Festival sent folks away happy Every Friday we feature Valley history taken from our back issues. Five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: The Filberg Festival had more paying customers than the previous year to go with much more music and perfect summertime weather. “One of my goals is to have people going away saying it’s the best festival ever, and I’ve heard that again and again,” festival producer Sylvia Allan said. Canadian songwriting legend Ian Tyson was the mystery guest whose identity was a closely guarded secret until his performance. Spirit of the West headlined the festival. Ten years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: A day-long search for a missing boy ended happily when the fiveyear-old was found visiting a relative. Billy Forbes, the missing boy, left home on his BMX bike in the morning. When he failed to come home for lunch his mother phoned police, who mobilized volunteers to conduct a search. Turns out Billy had spent the day with a relative visiting from Alberta. A family member had forgotten to
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the Comox Valley Record: Courtenay Mayor Ron Webber opened a $3-million Payless Convenience Centre at Ryan Road and the Island Highway. The C-Centre was the first in the Payless family to combine all seven of the services provided by the company. Thirty-eight jobs
were created when the company opened a 24-hour complex that included a gas bar and video centre. Twenty five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: There were no candidates for a vacant seat on Cumberland council, in the wake of the death of Ald. George Stockland, who died of
cancer. Then Mayor Bronco Moncrief had heard that former alderman Andrew Harvie was thinking of running, but did not know of anyone else. Harvie served eight years under Moncrief before stepping down in 1974. At that time he was working in Gold River for CIP Inc. and did not have time.
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CALENDAR Editor’s note: This calendar is for special events put on by non-profit groups. We run as many as space permits, but only guarantee a calendar item appears once. Calendar items can be e-mailed to copy@comoxvalleyrecord.com, faxed to 250-338-5568 or delivered to 765 McPhee Ave. Deadlines: Friday at 5 p.m. for Wednesday’s paper and Tuesday at noon for Friday’s paper. Include date, location, time and a contact phone number that can be published. Our online calendar is available for listings at www. comoxvalleyrecord.com.
MacMillan, Comox Bay Farm, Comox Road, Courtenay, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket. com. ROYAL Canadian Naval Association meets, Comox Legion, 1 p.m. Guests welcome. FMI: 250-339-5498.
S ANON Comox Valley: Have you felt hurt, ashamed or alone because of sexual behaviour of a loved one? 12-step fellowship group provides experience, strength, hope & friendship. FMI: sanon. comoxvalley@gmail.com, 1-888-250-7305. NAR-A-NON: If a family member or friend is using drugs, how does it affect you? We can help. Call Rene 250-334-2392, Sharon 250339-7906 or Jack 250-3343485.
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Friday, Aug. 12 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Mt. Washington walk; meet at Home Depot (recycling area), 8:50 a.m. Carpool. FMI: Bev 250-871-2027, Val 250-871-4665, Glayne 250339-0036, www.cvnewcomers.blogspot.com. EVERGREEN Seniors Friday Night Dance with music by Country Cousins, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 8 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000.
Saturday, Aug. 13 C.V. FARMERS’ Market Family Day, with entertainment by Helen Austin, 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 Meditation, First & Penrith, Cumberland, 9–9:45 a.m. Shared leadership & variety of meditation styles. By donation. FMI: Julianne 250-400-7084. KITTY CAT PAL Society Adopt-a-Pal kittens & cats available for adoption at Woofy’s, Ryan Rd. near Superstore, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Sunday, Aug. 14 KITTY CAT PAL Society Adopt-a-Pal kittens & cats available for adoption at Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Monday, Aug. 15 C.V. HORTICULTURAL Society general meeting, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7 p.m. Guest speaker Anne Marie Roy, representative of Lee Valley Tools in Victoria, presents Tools for Risk-Free Gardening. All welcome. FMI: Leslie 250337-8051, growingconcern@ telus.net.
Tuesday, Aug. 16 C.V. WOOD Carvers meet every Tuesday to carve & learn about carving, Royston Community Hall, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. No experience necessary. FMI: Al 250-331-0156, Jim 250-339-5350. COMOX Seniors’ Association offers Nia with Ann Marie Lische, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3–4:14 p.m. Members $20/mo., guests $30/mo. or $10/session dropin. FMI: Arabella 250-9418885.
Wednesday, Aug. 17 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Rodney
Thursday, Aug. 18 COMOX Seniors’ Association offers Beyond Beginner Yoga, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 10:30 a.m.noon. Members $20/mo., guests $10/session drop-in or $30/4 sessions. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885. C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Puntledge walk; meet at 1st St. & Menzies, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Brenda 250-871-3680, BettyLou 250-218-7908, Michelle 250-331-9158, www.cvnewcomers.blogspot.com. EVERGREEN Seniors At the Movies, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 12:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000. EVERGREEN Seniors Friday Night Dance with music by Amigos, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 8 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000.
Saturday, Aug. 20 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Joanna Finch & Jim Lambert, C.V. Exhibition Grounds, Headquarters Road, Courtenay, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket. com. CUMBERLAND United Church offers Meditation, First & Penrith, Cumberland, 9–9:45 a.m. Shared leadership & variety of meditation styles. By donation. FMI: Julianne 250-400-7084. KITTY CAT PAL Society Adopt-a-Pal kittens & cats available for adoption inside Comox Centre Mall, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Sunday, Aug. 21 KITTY CAT PAL Society Adopt-a-Pal kittens & cats available for adoption at Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 23 C.V. WOOD Carvers meet every Tuesday to carve & learn about carving, Royston Community Hall, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. No experience necessary. FMI: Al 250-331-0156, Jim 250-339-5350. COMOX Seniors’ Association offers Nia with Ann Marie Lische, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3–4:14 p.m. Members $20/mo., guests $30/mo. or $10/session dropin. FMI: Arabella 250-9418885.
Wednesday, Aug. 24 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Pamela Tessmann, Comox Bay Farm, Comox Road, Courtenay, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250-218-0321, www. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket. com.
Thursday, Aug. 25 COMOX Seniors’ Association offers Beyond Beginner Yoga, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 10:30 a.m.noon. Members $20/mo., guests $10/session drop-in or $30/4 sessions. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885.
Friday, Aug. 26 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Kye Bay walk; meet at Home Depot (recycling area), 8:50 a.m. Carpool. FMI: Kari 250339-5851, Bev 250-871-2027, www.cvnewcomers.blogspot.com.
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Chamber backs airport’s goals, marketing strategy The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce voiced its support of the Comox Valley Airport Commission (CVAC) following the presentation of CVAC’s financial results, goals, objectives and achievements at its recent annual public meeting. Along with the presentation of 11 business cases to potential airlines, a new strategic marketing program and balanced books, CVAC also announced a new brand model to support its efforts in bringing more air service to the Comox Valley.
“Our airport is an important economic driver in this community and as a nominating entity and key stakeholder, the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased with the progress that CVAC has made in implementing its new strategic plan,” said Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce board chair Bob Scales. “The commission is in a strong financial situation, is aggressively targeting new airlines and routes, and has a revamped strategic marketing plan and a brand new public
relations program to support this direction,” Scales added. A major element of YQQ’s marketing and public relations efforts is a new brand model that was developed in consultation with the community. The Chamber supports the development and implementation of this model to assist in effectively marketing the airport to both passengers and potential airlines. “The Chamber of Commerce was one of 68 stakeholders that were directly consulted on the development of
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the airport’s new brand model,” said Scales. “We were extremely impressed with the professional approach to this project including the consultation, the strategy and the creative process, as well as the unveiling of the final product at the annual public meeting.” The chamber was provided with a detailed presentation of the model, including the strategy behind the new logo and visual identity, along with representatives of CVAC’s five nominating entities prior to the airport’s annual public meeting. Chamber members also attended the public meeting to show their support of YQQ’s
annual results. “The airport increased its passenger numbers in 2010 and has effectively rebounded from economic downturn,” noted Murray Presley, president of the Comox Valley Economic Development Society. The Comox Valley Airport directly impacts 193 jobs and $6 million in wages for the local economy and more than 11,000 jobs and $231 million in wages for the tourism industry. In addition, the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board reports that buyers from Alberta accounted for 14 per cent of all residential property sales in the Comox Valley in 2010. The average median
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Just ignoring the box Thinking outside the box is a great metaphor that for decades effectively communicated the concept of unconventional, innovative thought. A group called Imagine Comox Valley deserves credit for doing it, although we might need to credit ICV with blue-sky or lateral thought to avoid sounding clichéd. Councils in Cumberland and now Courtenay have approved Car Free Sunday in sections of those communities Sept. 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. After ICV’s Andrew Gower pitched the idea several weeks ago, a majority of Courtenay council voted last week to approve Car Free Sunday, with two catches. A traffic management plan that is acceptable to the city’s director of operational services must be submitted along with required insurance. That plan will presumably allow for people needing to leave or enter the area bordered by Fitzgerald Avenue from Fifth to 26th streets, 26th Street from Fitzgerald to Willemar Avenue, Willemar from 26th to Fifth, and Fifth from Willemar to Cliffe Avenue. Councillors who expressed concern about such a large, busy section of the city are entitled to their misgivings and should not be dismissed as merely thinking inside the box. Emergencies in this large box must be accounted for. Nobody is calling for Ambulance Free Sunday. The Fifth Street Bridge would remain open, although road closures would affect about 40 intersections and hundreds of house and business accesses. “Access for residents and business users in vehicles will be severely restricted, and adequate provision needs to be made to accommodate those motorists,” added Kevin Lagan, the city’s director of operational services, in a report to council. Quite right. Even so, council can expect some backlash from people not prepared to make a leap into a car-less future even if it’s for just four hours. Credit ICV, though, with generating debate about an alternative to something most of us never think about — inside or outside a box. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Record Question of the Week This week: Two-thirds of respondents say they’re glad The Big Time Out festival is proceeding this weekend. Next week: Are you concerned about paying mounting municipal taxes? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. Mi Piir has moved from CFB Miia Comox to Winnipeg to become the first non-commissioned officer in the Canadian Forces to take the Aerospace Systems Course.
Four mountain bikers competing on Mount Washington wrecked a living unit there and one even sprayed a man in the face with a fire extinguisher.
Logo, marketing won’t fix ills Dear editor, next week. lems. Consultants don’t. An Thanks to Ms. de Silva for Fly Monday, return Thursday international ad agency doesn’t. pointing out how valuable the — I picked the dates at random. Please don’t misunderstand new airport marketing materiI have some questions. me. I’m a big supporter of the als are, the smoking good deal Why is my cheapest round trip airport. from Cossette (“they were not $769? That’s with a side trip to I use it to get to work in the the highest-priced submission”), Kelowna and Edmonton. USA and Canada, and my wife and it’s great she was and I were thrilled not disappointed at to fly to Mexico this how their branding winter without having material “reflects the to spend overnights in way residents see Vancouver on the way themselves with the down and the way way they want others back, or deal with our to think of them.” security-crazed brothI for one don’t ers and sisters in the think I or my neighUSA. bours and friends The board of CVAC look like a few can dodge the quessquares with balloon tion of who pays for sans serif type. By what, but the bottom ‘others’ I’m assuming line is the airport she means the rest of does not exist without the world. the support of local ANDY MacDOUGALL SHIRLEY de SILVA It’s pretty clear government and CFB to me how some outsiders (and If I want to get here with only Comox. Last time I insiders) view locals and the Valone stop, I can go to Edmonton looked, it was taxpayer dollars ley: A big lollipop (sucker) might for $953. Why don’t my other that ultimately provide the funds have been more appropriate, options — Central Mountain, or to all the entities. with rows of little houses coverPacific Coastal, come up? As a taxpayer, I’m asking that ing the background, a black pit Why when I use my Aeroplan my money not be wasted, be in the centre, and dollar signs points, do I have to fly in and out spent in the Valley, and in these floating off the page to represent of Nanaimo? Why, if I search a times when individuals and busieconomy, Comox Valley style. trip on Air Canada, I can fly from nesses are forced to tighten their But let’s pretend I’m a typical Toronto to Comox, but I can’t fly belts, our public institutions and tourist from anywhere. I log on from Vancouver? public employees do the same. Andy MacDougall, to Expedia to find out if I can get A new logo and marketing Royston from Vancouver to Comox Valley materials don’t fix these prob-
Cadets’ tow planes causing distress Dear editor, Local papers always run stories at this time of year about what a good time the air cadets have at gliding school and what good preparation they are getting for future careers as pilots. I live in a normally peaceful neighbourhood inside the Town of Comox. I’m at home a lot because I’m trying to recover from a serious illness. The tow plane noise makes it
very hard to rest, even inside the house let alone outside. In spite of the “noise study” done by DND, I assure you there’s nothing in this neighbourhood as loud as the tow planes except possibly lawn mowers, and they last only 20 minutes or so, not 12 hours a day for weeks on end. Certainly no one mows as early as 7:45 a.m., which is when the tow planes often start.
I hope if they knew what distress their tow planes cause in their pursuit of a good time and well-paying jobs, the cadets would have at least some regret. I’m sure not aware of any other type of job that includes having young people routinely disrupt other people’s lives and homes as part of the job preparation. Barbara Wellwood, Comox
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When do college students learn math? VIHA caved under pressure Dear editor, The reason we have the issue of two hospitals is that the Vancouver Island Health Authority was not able to describe health care for the future to those people who seemed to be so emotionally tied to “their hospital.” Dr. Phil Luke is absolutely correct: The vast majority of health care services are not provided in hospitals. VIHA’s job was to listen to what services people said they needed, and then design a system, which would have likely included one regional hospital to meet them. In my opinion they caved under public pressure and did not provide proper leadership. According to Ministry of Health stats, one-third of people in B.C. have one or more chronic illnesses and take up 85 per cent of the health-care budget. Chronically ill people require excellent primary care, which is access to GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and other health professionals in a co-ordinated way which enables people to stay out of acute care hospitals. In fact, the latest research reports that system redesign is the best way to manage the growing numbers of chronically ill. This is what we should all be demanding. Not dithering around as to where a hospital should be located or if we need one or two. Susan Lanyon RN (ret.), Merville
Dear editor, I practically choked on my morning toast while reading North Island College’s notice regarding what math levels certain skills need. I would like to know what person decided that the trades of Welding C, Professional Cook 1, Metal Fabrication, Plumbing and Piping need no math skills except as per ‘assessment.’ I know that NIC is referring to the entry level of training but if students do not know and understand the math concepts at the beginning, then when are they going to learn them? I am absolutely astonished that NIC would publish such a notice in the paper, if they think that No Math Skills are required for these trades and skills, they do not understand at all what the jobs consist of.
ing for gas flow, water flow, grades and elevations, etc? All of these require a high degree of math skill. How do I know this? Apart from working in the trade, I was also a vocational instruc-
I am concerned about many trades that are ❝ put under the No Math Required and Minimal Math category. Math is downplayed and poorly taught at the high school level but is essential to most careers today.
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etry, and trigonometry, not to mention the use of flow formulas, circumference and volume formulas. How does a student with “no math skills” deal with determining rolling offsets, fabrication of three- and sixpiece 90-degree and lateral joints, angles of cut, coverage of sprinkler heads, sizing pip-
tor for 15 years and had to deal with students coming from high school with so called “high school” math. I ended up spending a great deal of time teaching the use of pi, square root, volumes and areas, as these concepts were not given to my apprentices at the public school level.
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Spending dollars to serve people Dear editor, Since when, as far as the new hospital is concerned, have we been living under the basic tenet of democracy — “government of the people by the people for the people? Certainly as far as the never-ending political saga revolving around this issue is concerned — this dictum has not been applied. As local correspondent Brian Lavigne aptly put it in addressing the politicians and planners — “Put your brains in gear, your mouths in neutral and your egos in park!” Dr. Luke has got it dead right — put the money into serving the people. As far as the Comox Valley is concerned — it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out how long it would take an ambulance to drive an accident victim from the Inland Highway through the city to North Island College. Imagine it at rush hour. Come on. I at least give you some credit or I wouldn’t have voted! Geoffrey Turner, Gee, am I that crazy?! Courtenay
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Smart meters not needed Dear editor, Tom Fletcher is correct. The 2009 BC Greens platform had a timeline that included smart metering by 2012. We did not recommend wireless meters because, as Fletcher mentioned, we have precautionary policy on EMF radiation. Our policy was revised in 2010. The initiatives we wanted implemented prior to new meters — feedin tariffs, time-of-day pricing and regional management boards — were not in progress at the end of 2009 so that the timeline for smart metering was eliminated. Without being tied to substantial energy conservation, BC Hydro’s smart meter program is simply a different and more expensive way to collect data. A billion dollars invested in conservation and energy retrofits, diversifying to renewable energy or
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any number of priorities should precede changing meters. Fletcher may dismiss health concerns associated with WiFi but people have a right to feel safe and healthy in their own homes. Those who choose not to use wireless technology should not be forced to do so. As I said at the news conference, wireless smart meters are a technological solution looking for a problem. With shrewd marketing, the companies that developed wireless smart meters have become wealthy with sole source contracts from government after government. Jane Sterk Editor’s note: Jane Sterk is the leader of the Green Party in B.C.
Dear editor, Where do our council and regional district think we are going to get the money to pay our taxes for all the major projects underway and proposed? First, Courtenay City Hall. I know hindsight is 20/20, but, buying and renovating an old garage as an emergency measure I could understand, but continuing to put money into a worn-out structure has to end sometime. I can’t find the tax increase for this project but at an interest rate of 5.5 per cent it’s bound to be substantial. Then we have the Lewis Centre renos at $4.2 million. Again, more taxes. I didn’t see any comment about increasing user rates for this facility. And of course operating costs will go up as well, as more labour costs to hire more people to operate the facility. Now we have a proposal to spend $3.3 million to install two soccer fields. Is someone suggesting we are going to get a professional soccer league in our district? If so let the association pay for it. And of course, it’s reported that the taxes would go up by only $18. At least we will get a chance to vote
on this in a referendum, which should only cost about $100,000 to run. And in the wings we have the farmers’ representatives still pushing for public money for a farm market. So for all of the above we are told our taxes should not go up any more than $60 a year. I don’t know about anyone else, but that just puts me over the top of what I can afford. Our leaders keep building new empires and then
staffing them, knowing that we sheep will blindly accept the slow erosion of our limited resources. More taxes and fees for fewer services or extra services we can do nicely without. Just as an aside, how much is the regional district’s advertising budget for sprinkling restrictions? I guess I shouldn’t complain; the City is finally going to pave parts of Sixth Street East. The first time since our previous
city administrator, Mr. Ratcliffe, lived up here. All of our elected representatives must know that there is only one taxpayer. As the old cartoon said it’s UNO WHO. They should stop pointing to the fact that it’s federal money or provincial money or regional district money. We, the residents of the Comox Valley, pay the total amount through one of the many levies. Bernie Guyader, Courtenay
Who’s letting the dogs out? Dear editor, More and more, dog walking is becoming a form of recreation. As a society, we support healthy lifestyle in many forms such as bike riding, woodland trails and others that are not confined to the Community Centre or playing fields. I see no reason why an off-leash dog park should not be given equal consideration as other non-traditional forms of recreation. I frequently walk past Port Augusta Park and seldom see any activity there other than the odd person walk-
DON DAVIS
ing. It was encouraging to see the group of people show up with their dogs
and to see the park in good use. I guess the case may be made of a disruption to the neighbourhood, but it should not take too long to canvass those nearby to determine the extent of objection to this use. It should not be too difficult for Town staff to determine a cost for some fencing or even give consideration to some other site. As has been stated, dog owners are taxpayers, too, so let’s get behind a worthy cause and support this activity. D.W. (Don) Davis, Comox
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Children helped by military ride Motorcycle riders are wanted to join local members of the Military Police unit for a Vancouver Island charity ride to raise funds for the Military Police Fund for Blind Children and the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada. Beginning in Victoria on the morning of Aug. 27, the Military Police Motorcycle Ride will travel up the Island, stopping for lunch in Parksville and finishing in Comox for the official closing ceremony and barbecue. To help meet the $10,000 fundraising goal for the province, riders can pay a $25 registration fee or raise $150 or more in donations and ride for free. Those unable to participate directly can support a rider or make a donation at any one of the stops. Pre-registration for the Military Police Motorcycle Ride will be held Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. at CFB Esquimalt, along with a meet and greet barbecue and a silent auction preview. On the day of the ride on Aug. 27, registration, a meet and greet breakfast and silent auction will take place from 7:30 to 10 a.m.
at NOTC Venture Work Point at CFB Esquimalt. The ride will depart Esquimalt for Parksville at 10 a.m., accompanied by a Victoria Police escort. There will be a lunch fundraiser at Thrifty Foods in Parksville at noon, and a fundraiser will be held at Spunky’s Motorcycle in Parksville from 1 to 1:30 p.m. The riders will arrive at 19 Wing Comox, via Highway 19, at 2:30 p.m., and there will be a final barbecue, a silent auction and a closing ceremony at 3 p.m. Interested British Columbia riders are asked to contact Sergeant (retired) Lamont French, national co-chair and B.C. chair of the ride, either by e-mail at lamontfrench@ shaw.ca or by phone at 250880-0909. For more information about this ride or either of the charities, visit the Military Police Motorcycle Ride at www.mpnmrr.ca, the Military Police Fund for Blind Children at www. mpfbc.com and the Children’s Wish Foundation at www.childrenswish.ca. — Military Police Motorcycle Ride
A CREEK CREATED by Island Waterscape and the Plant Collector for the Filberg Festival will remain at Filberg Park until the beginning of October.
A stream flows through it at Filberg As part of this year’s Filberg Festival, David Bossom of Island Waterscape and Leana Richardson of the Plant Collector were asked to create a garden and stream for this year’s festival. With their combined talents, the Island Waterscape team created a 25-foot creek, Richardson’s nursery selected and provided the plant
material, and collectively, they put the garden together. With the additional plant support from Valley Succulents, the team was able to create a crevice garden featuring succulents and cacti for our area. The garden and stream were so well-received by the public, Island Waterscape and the Plant Collec-
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artists — a former sculptor in France folding caricatures in paper rivalling the figures of Daumier and Picasso; a hyperrealist who walked away from a successful physics career to instead challenge the physics of a folded square; and an artisanal papermaker who folds impressionistic creations from the very same medium he makes from scratch. As the film progresses, however, the artists become less conventional, and the post-modern concepts of abstraction, minimalism, deconstruction, process and empiricism take root — mirroring 20th-century art itself. Abstract artists emerge with a greater emphasis on process and concept, rattling the fundamental roots of realism that have long dominated traditional
paperfolding. Eventually, science emerges as another front in the exploration of folded paper — featuring advanced mathematicians and a remarkable scientist from the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at MIT and winner of the MacArthur “Genius” Award for his computational origami research. While debates arise on issues of technique, symbolism and purpose, the film ultimately culminates with the notion that art and science are but two different interpretations of the very same world around us. And the medium of paperfolding — a blank, uncut square — emerges as a resounding metaphor for the creative potential and transformation of us all. — Comox Valley Art Gallery
TAKING CURVES TO the Limit (2009) by Erik Demaine is featured in Between the Folds, the finale of the Comox Valley Art Gallery’s Films You Want to See! series. So is the late Eric Joisel, considered by his peers to have been among the finest origami masters in the world.
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Feel art in every fibre of your being Fibre art celebrated Aug. 20 and 21 at Filberg Lodge Paula Wild Record Arts
Shoppe with a display of yarns and knitted and crocheted items. Many of the fibre arts groups have been around for years, but the longest continually operating organization is the Denman and District Lace Group, which started on Denman Island 90 years ago. Unlike most arts and crafts shows, none of the work is for sale. It’s strictly a demonstration and display to bring awareness of fibre arts to the public. A dozen or more people, some with 30 years experience, will be working in the lodge and are more than happy to explain their craft and let those interested try it for themselves. Last year, a preteen girl gave demonstrations and mini-lessons on mak-
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Have you ever admired a piece of bobbin lace or petit point and wondered how it was made? Well, on Aug. 20 and 21, you can admire ancient fibre arts, watch demonstrations and even try creating something yourself. The second annual Fibre Arts Show takes place both days at the THE JOY OF CREATING art with fibre will be explored at the Fibre Arts Filberg Heritage Lodge Show later this month. in Comox from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Sunday, ing, and we’d really the British Car Show like to introduce people and Sunday Sounds to the fun and rewards with the Cure All of creating something Dance Band will add with their hands.” to the festivities on the Originally park grounds. fibre arts Fiber Arts were started organizers are Although knitting has to fill a need excited about become popular the last couple of but have sharing their now evolved skills and years, many of these old arts are k n o w l e d g e disappearing, and we’d really like into an art with the pub- to introduce people to the fun and form in their own right. lic. Members of Taking part rewards of creating something the various this year is with their hands. organizations the BrazilFibre Arts Show spokesperson say they ian Embroifind their dery Group, handiwork creative the Needle Art Guild, ing bobbin lace. “As well as showing and relaxing and don’t the Woolgatherers, the Schoolhouse Quilters our work, the goal is want the art to die. Even if you’re not and the Denman and to encourage people to learn these crafts and looking for a new pasDistrict Lace Group. Joining them will hopefully join one of time, the show is a be Larry Manser, an our groups,” says one great opportunity to East Coast rug hook- organizer. “Although see a range of fibre ing artist with a type knitting has become art, including weaving, of rug not commonly popular the last couple embroidery, hardanger, seen on the West Coast, of years, many of these lace, petit point and and The Village Yarn old arts are disappear- canvas work.
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Colourful act at Waverley One of Cumberland Village Works’ favourite past performers is coming to play the post-Big Time Out party next Friday. MCM (MultiColoured Mischief) originated on Denman Island. The band has jumped ship to Van City and is ready to take the next step into the music scene. Bursting with energy and a need to rock, MCM’s dynamic style and high-energy music will leave you wanting more. MCM has shared stages with the likes of the Cat Empire, Daniel Wesley, the Wilderness Crew, Aaron Nazrul and the Boom Booms, among many others. The band’s undeniable musical connection, due to a long history of friendship and family-like love and support, shines through their performances. MCM is playing the Waverley Hotel on Aug. 19. Doors open at 9:30
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In a family of six children, the passion for creating and entertaining was passed directly from father to his son Jordan Doell. Performing from the age of seven as a country and gospel soloist, Jordan later moved into rock ’n’ roll and gained extensive experience as he toured throughout Western Canada playing the club circuit. His gospel training proved an asset and in the mid-90s Jordan’s powerful voice and energetic stage presence made him one of the most sought after frontmen on the West Coast. The past six years have seen Jordan rediscover his roots in country music and embrace its melodies and stories with newfound passion. “It’s the story lines that appeal to me the most” says Jordan. “They all have such great tales to tell.” In addition to his regular Western Canada circuit, performances include the Merritt Mountain Music Festival, Ranchman’s in Calgary, opening for Chilliwack and the 2008 BCCMA awards show. Jordan has traveled to Nashville and performed in some of the city’s most famous honkytonks such as Tootsies Orchid Lounge, and The Bluebird Café. Jordan Doell per-
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Saturday, Aug. 13 THE BIG TIME OUT continues at Ash Berry Farm in Royston. FMI: thebigtimeout.com or facebook.com/ cumberlandvillageworks. DENMAN ISLAND Art Studio tour. JOHN MORTENSON holds a show and sale called New Perspectives at the Filberg Lodge in Comox from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 14 JENN FORSLAND performs at Sunday Sounds at Filberg Heritage Lodge and
Park from 2 to 4 p.m. Free, but donations are accepted and appreciated. DENMAN ISLAND Art Studio tour. JOHN MORTENSON holds a show and sale called New Perspectives at the Filberg Lodge in Comox from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 15 JOEY CLARKSON hosts a week-long musical theatre camp for children aged six and older from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Comox Valley Kung Fu Academy at 3-1491 McPhee Ave. FMI: 250-334-2208 or joeyclarkson@telus.net.
Thursday, Aug. 18 RORY SCOVEL headlines Comedy Night at the Avalanche Bar & Grill. Laughter starts at 9 p.m. with a $10 cover charge.
Friday, Aug. 19 MULTI-COLOURED MISCHIEF plays The Waverley Hotel. Doors at 9:30 p.m.; cover is $10. http:// www.myspace.com/multicolouredmischief
Saturday, Aug. 20 JORDAN DOELL performs at a Norwood barn dance Aug. 20 at 6384 Tsolum River Rd. Doors open at 8 p.m. and proceeds go to the Beaufort Association. FMI: 250-337-1756. JUNE HEATON and LYNNE SWEETMAN hold a garden art show and sale, 901 Islington Cres. in Comox, noon to 4 p.m. FMI: www. LynneSweetman.com. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY presents Art Talk with artist Liz Carter (On Reserve), 2 to 3 p.m. Admission by donation. FMI: 250-338-6211, www. comoxvalleyartgallery. com. FIBRE ARTS SHOW at Filberg Heritage Lodge in Comox from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 21 JUNE HEATON and LYNNE SWEETMAN hold a garden art show and sale, 901 Islington Cres. in Comox, noon to 4 p.m. FMI: www. LynneSweetman.com. TOM MARTIN reads from his book The Bluff Detector: Stories, Dreams and Rivers of Change at Laughing Oyster bookshop at 286 Fifth St., from 1 p.m. FIBRE ARTS SHOW at Filberg Heritage Lodge in Comox from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday Aug. 24 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY presents film Between the Folds, 7 p.m. at Stan Hagen Theatre. Tickets $10 at CV Art Gallery shop. FMI 250-3386211.
Sunday, Aug. 28 LUKE GUTHRIE performs at Sunday Sounds at Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park from 2-4 p.m. Free, but donations are accepted and appreciated.
Sunday, Sept. 4 GREG BUSH performs at Sunday Sounds at Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park from 2-4 p.m. Free, but donations are accepted and appreciated.
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Gold River Gals coming to visit Pearl The Gold River Gals present Experiment in Art at the Pearl Ellis Gallery from Aug. 17 to 29. This art exhibition displays the work of Pat Buzit and Tarana (Freda Rajotte) from the Gold River Art Centre. Both work primarily in acrylic and oil, along with pen and ink drawings, collages and paper tole. Both have painted with various art clubs in many parts of the country before moving to Gold River. Their works have sold throughout Canada and the U.S., and in Rajotte’s case, worldwide. Examples of their work can be seen in Haven Gallery and the Pottery Cafe/Gallery in Gold River. Both are also members of Pearl Ellis Gallery. Buzit works mainly in oil using a pallet knife. She experiments with different shapes and sizes, different techniques and various themes. Her work moves seamlessly from landscape to abstract, leaving one pondering if this is a real or mythical landscape that you are looking at. Whimsical Walking Sticks are part of Buzit’s art work. Using peeled alder branches, she paints cartoon-like figures on them and then varnishes them. They are sold under the name Bear Bashing Cougar Poking Walking Sticks at the
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VANCOUVER ISLAND GOLF by Freda Rajotte and Window Rock by Pat Buzit will be among the art displayed at the Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox from Aug. 17 to 29. Haven Gallery in Gold River and also at the Ladysmith Art Gallery. Her pen and ink drawings of the buildings in Gold River and the surrounding vistas have been made into cards and prints and have been very well received by tourists and locals alike. Rajotte’s (Tarana) works are mainly acrylic on canvas, but ink drawings and watercolours have also been included. Her circular canvasses attempt to present two concepts simultaneously. Based on a Chinese coin, the larger outer, circular canvas symbolizes eternity and permanence, while the inner, square canvas represents the terrestrial and more transitory. Rajotte likes to experiment, incorporating found objects into some of her paintings, and enjoys working with differently
shaped canvases, as in her Thin People paintings measuring 5.5 by 36 inches. She also likes to use the technique of multiple canvases to reveal sequential or different aspects of a narrative, as in her painting of Stone Henge, which displays dawn, noon and night — both of the ancient great megaliths and of human life. Large canvases enable Rajotte to explore the human journey in all its complexities, bringing the viewer a glimpse of the larger life outside of our concept of the world from our “front porch” perspective. While both artists display and sell their artwork at Haven’s Gallery and the Pottery Cafe Gallery in Gold River, Rajotte and Buzit also participate at various venues wherever artists gather to display their creations.
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years under McLean and played for the Glacier Kings from 200407. The Glacier Kings’ main camp The Comox Valley Glacier goes this weekend, and Butcher Kings will have a new – but sounds confident heading into the familiar – face coaching them this 2011-12 Vancouver Island Junior season. Hockey League season. On Tuesday, the team “I’m excited. A lot of the guys announced Jordan Butcher that Kevin signed already I is replacing Kevin Hasselberg, already knew beforehand...local who joined the team last spring kids just from watching them and after Jim McLean stepped down. some of them I coached a few “Kevin has accepted the head years ago (with the Bantam Rep coach (and GM) positions with Chiefs) before I started with the the Battlefords North Stars of the Kings. SJHL. We would like to “My philosophy will be thank Kevin for his time a lot of the same as what spent with us and we Jim taught me over the wish him and his family last couple of years as far the best of luck,” the Yetis as strategy goes. I was stated on their website. pretty lucky to have him The North Stars postas a mentor with all the ed the announcement on experience he has and their website on Aug. 5. “I everything he’s pushed can’t express how enthuforward.” siastic our family is right BUTCHER Butcher said there will now about making the trip out to be good local representation on North Battleford,” said Hassel- this year’s Glacier Kings. “There’s berg in a statement. three returning local guys and In an e-mail to the Record, maybe four more carded locals. Hasselberg said, “It wasn’t an And our Midget team last year easy decision to make and cer- was pretty strong. They made tainly wasn’t in the plans. Our it to provincials and did quite family was excited to come to the well, so there’s some pretty strong Glacier Kings and work with the players coming up.” Webbs, Paul, Steve, Tom, the playThe 24-year-old former forward ers, and fans. recalls having some good years “This simply was an oppor- with the Glacier Kings. “We never tunity we couldn’t turn down to really made a huge push any of coach full time in a year-round the years. We were a middle of the position and one step closer to pack team. There’s nothing major achieving my own goals. The Gla- as far as memories,” he said. cier Kings will be a great team The Glacier Kings’ main camp moving forward and will always opens tonight and runs Saturremain in our hearts as a tremen- day and Sunday at Comox Valley dous opportunity to work with Sports Centre Arena #2. Their first-class people.” conditioning camp (by invite only) Butcher said his appointment goes Aug. 27-28 at Sports Centre as the Yetis’ new bench boss was #1. finalized on Aug. 9. “I found out The Yetis play exhibition games Kevin was leaving about three or with the Campbell River Storm four days ago,” he said Wednesday, Sept. 3 at home and Sept. 4 on the adding he was extremely happy road. They open the regular seawhen he got the call telling him son Sept. 9 at Peninsula Panthers he was the new coach. and host the Panthers Sept. 10 in Butcher was an assistant coach their home opener. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com with the Icemen for the last two
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THEY WERE FLYING through the air with the greatest of ease Sunday at the Courtenay Skatepark during the eighth annual Aidan Acton Memorial Skate Comp. Skaters impressed the judges with their moves and went home with armfuls of shwag from generous sponsors. PHOTO BY EARLE COUPER
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clear with Kia in close pursuit as Isaac powered on to finish right behind his older sister. Jessica took the fastest female junior award. “A big thanks to all the volunteers, Mt. Washington, the DH Skateboarders, and Trail Bikes for all their efforts and prizes donated,” an event spokesperson said.
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Parker was one of about 55 Canadian athletes at the Pan-Ams and the national Going to great lengths is team coach was from Windsor, what it’s all about for Cody ON. The Highland Secondary Parker. School grad said not having his And the 19-year-old javelin regular coach, Graham Morfitt, thrower has been chucking the with him was not a big probspear to great lengths all sealem as he just concentrated son long, including a Personal on chucking the 800 gram (1.8 Best 73.50 metres at the Pan pound), 2.7-metre javelin as far American Jr. Championships as he could. in Miramar, FL. that now has Parker credits Morfitt him ranked as Canada’s No. 1 (whose 60.61m PB ranks 11th junior men’s javelin thrower by best in Canadian senior men) Athletics Canada. and Cougars’ head coach John In fact, that 73.50m throw May as big influences in his would be fourth best in Canasuccess and notes Morfitt has da in senior men, and not far been coaching him since he off No. 3 (75.53m) and No. 2 first joined the Cougars. (77.24m). A keen follower of the His sister Kendra used to sport, Parker notes Scott Rusrun for the Cougars, and Parksell recently set the Canadian er used to hang around the record of 84.81m. track. “I started running and Parker, who hails from competing. I started throwing Comox and has been with the the javelin when I was 14. It Comox Valley Cougars Track was just something I wanted to and Field Club since he first do,” he said. started throwing the javelin His long-term goal is to be nine years ago, capped his 2011 an Olympian and right now season in style at the Westhis sights are set on the Rio ern Canada Summer Games 2016 Summer Games. “I’ve got CODY PARKER in Kamloops on Aug. 8 with a a pretty good chance to go,” he gold medal toss of 63.66m, well DISPLAYS his Canadian said. And he’s putting in the beyond silver medallist and championships gold hard work necessary to make B.C. teammate James Turner’s medal and Pan Am Jr. that happen. championships silver 57.24m. Along with throwing pracIt was Parker’s sixth gold medal. PHOTO BY EARLE COUPER tice, “I do a lot of weights, medal this year (to go along sprinting, speed work and plyowith four silver and a bronze), but it was one metrics. I work out every day of the week,” said of those silver medals that stands out for the Parker, adding he played hockey when he was quiet-spoken athlete. in high school but hung up the skates in order That was his PB 73.50m on July 23 at the to focus on javelin. Pan-Am Juniors in Florida, that was topped What does he like about the sport? “Just only by Argentine Braian Toledo’s meet record about everything. I like training,” he said. And 76.40m. “That was cool,” Parker said, although when the Cougars hold clinics, Parker is there he noted the weather certainly was not. “It was to help with the younger members. “Little kids hot there, in the high 90s and low 100s. The love doing javelin,” he said. “It’s lots of fun.” whole week was hot, but we competed later in Parker is already looking forward to next the evening.” season, which gets underway in early SeptemParker’s previous PB was 71.19m, a gold ber. His exact schedule is not yet known, but medal performance at this year’s Canadian there’s little doubt he will be going to even Junior championships. His best throw in 2010 greater lengths as he chucks the javelin to was 65.04m, indicating how he continues to greater distances in pursuit of his Olympic sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com improve each year. dream.
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Trophies awarded at Comox On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the Filberg trophy and pin were awarded to Marg Walker, who shot an amazing net 59 at Comox Ladies Golf. Louise Luster won the Yeoman trophy for low putts with 27. Janice Nicklin had the low gross score with 80, followed by Krista Schneider and Nancy Riva, both with 85. Second low net was Monique Fawcett with 64. Sponsor prizes went to: Linda Diamond, Sharon Crowe, Helen Dawber, Marg Walker and Louise Luster. Brenda Good had the longest putt, and Cathy Dash, Rosalie Williams, Helen Dawber and Pat Everett all had chipins.
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Royal fun at Crown Isle One of the fun traditions for the Crown Isle Ladies golf club, dating back some 15 years, is Three Queens & a Jack, a team event with each team made up of three Queens and one volunteer Jack from the Men’s Club. The team score is three low nets on each hole but the Jack’s must be counted on nine of the 18 holes. Any three low nets may be used on the other nine holes. A 7:30 a.m. shotgun start on a beautiful day saw a large field of competitors. Crowned Queen for 2011 was Barb Parker with the low net of 65, while Ramsay Poucher was crowned Jack for his low net 63. Roger Shaw tied the low net but unfortunately couldn’t attend the coronation. Low net teams were as follows: 1st net 193 Barb Parker, Shirley Podovsky, Linda Stickney, Harold Stevens; tied 2nd 196 Gillian Kirkpatrick, Eveline Shaw, Rosemary Smith, Paul Kingham; and Judy Aldcroft, May Mitchell, Mathilde Schneider, Chip Wil-
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Koster in class by himself Mariners still cruising With a winning percentage that Tiger Woods in his prime would be proud to own, Greg Koster once again showed he is the class of the field at the 60th anniversary of Sunnydale’s Men’s Tillicum. The long weekend got off to a close start with golfers bunched up near the lead. Koster and Tyler Van Anrooy led the field with solid one-under par 70s. On day two, Koster separated himself from the field by shooting a 66. Day three left the rest of the field shaking their collective heads. They watched as Koster shot a sizzling seven-under par 64 – leaving them wondering when he was planning on retiring from the game. Koster finished with a threeday total of 200, 18 shots ahead of second place. The rest of the weekend proved to be just as exciting with two hole in ones. On Saturday Rory Bondue aced #10 with a one hopper, and Earl Costello did the same Sunday on #15. Costello also sank a 20-foot putt to win Friday night’s horse race with partner Shane Robinson. Final results were as follows: A Flight Gross: Greg Koster 200, Tyler Van Anrooy 218, Grant Goudy 218, Ken Osborne 219, Mitch Carr-Hilton 219, Doug Petrie 222, Rory Bon-
SUNNYDALE MEN’S TILLICUM 2011 winner Greg Koster poses with PHOTO SUBMITTED 1961 winner Bruce Jordan. due 224, Shane Robinson 227, Terran Berger 227, Bruce Coulter 227, Josh Roberts 228. A Flight Net: Gerry Koster 206, Bruce Jordan 207, Chris Kalnay 209, Rob McDonald 110, Mike Merrett 213, Andrew Flaro 214, Jim Mapey 216, Steve Blacklock 217, Larry Ferguson 218, Dan Woods 219. B Flight Gross: Jim Rhodes 248, Randy Bennett 251, Norm King 252, Jim Larocque 254, Bob Edwards 254, Duane Ladouceur 257, Earl Costello 228, Bob Tarbuck 261, John Tay-
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COMOX VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE Standings as of Aug. 4 Tier 1 Team W L T Mariners 5 0 0 Seeco Slammers 3 1 0 Watson & Ash Grabbers 2 2 1 Smokin Woodys 1 2 2 Fishers Island Adventures 2 3 0 Applesauced 1 2 2 Heaters 2 2 0 Supreme Convenience Holdups 0 4 1 Tier 2 Madman McKay Jays 4 1 0 Outlaws 3 1 1 West Coast Grinders 3 1 0 Ballers 3 2 0 Coco Locos 2 3 0 Cleveland Steamers 1 1 1 Merit Home Furniture Cruisers 1 3 0 Slippery Mitts 0 5 0
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the Holdups. Fishers Island Adventures doubled the Heaters 10-5. The Heaters rebounded with a 14-9 win against Applesauced. In Tier 2, Madman Mckay Jays managed to hold on to first place last week despite dropping their first game of the season 14-7 to the Ballers. Devin Douglas and Ryan McCotter belted home runs while Derek Gjesdal hit the winning
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Island Spirit Sports set to go
STARTING ON WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17 and running till Aug. 31 there will be family tennis at the Lewis Park courts in Courtenay from 6 to 8 p.m. The format will be one child and one adult playing doubles against another team of an adult and child. Brenda Dean of In Your Court Fitness will supply the racquets and balls. Participants are asked to bring water and wear proper footwear. The cost is $15 per team for the three sessions. Register at the Lewis Park rec centre at 250-338-5371. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Island Spirit Sports vincial, national and All Star Cheerlead- international competiing is launching into tions. “We will run a its sixth season of com- youth, junior and senior petitive All Star Cheer- team this season,” leading in the Comox Heitland explained, Valley. “and are taking a list With a new train- for our mini team of ing facility and tum- 6-8-year-olds. bling program in place, “This season, our director Mia Heitland junior team will travel is looking to Edmonforward to CHEERLEADING ton and an excitour Senior ing season. “We have team will again travel moved our practices to Washington State, into the amazing gym- and will finish the seanastics facility at the son at the Aloha InterComox Community national Cheerleading Centre, and the Chimo Championships in gymnastics club is now Honolulu in April.” running tumbling proRegistration for the grams for our athletes.” 2011-12 season has Heitland said. now begun, and details “Better facilities, and registration forms convenient location, are available on the and high quality train- Island Spirit website ing mean our athletes at www.IslandSpirand teams will benefit itSports.com. this season.” “Space is limited on The All Star Cheer- our competitive teams,” leading club, one of Heitland said, “and about 15 such pro- as we are once again grams in B.C., is now bringing in Ameriin its sixth season of can coaches and chocoaching athletes from reographers over the ages 6-18 to jump, Thanksgiving weekstunt, tumble and end, registration will dance. close early this season, This year, three or in order to ensure that four teams competitive teams will represent Island Spirit at pro-
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COMOX VALLEY RECORD â&#x20AC;˘ Friday, August 12, 2011
Zeinstra goes zoom Special to the Record
It was a flag-to-flag victory for #15 Duane Zeinstra as he led all 30 laps en route to winning the Wilroc Lite main event Saturday at Saratoga Speedway. The night started strongly in the Lite division as #52 Jesse Dardengo set a track record in qualifying, with his time of 14.557 seconds beating the old record of 14.653 set by #55 Jeff Bird. Car #34 Paul Verhagen won the B dash and Bird dominated to win the A. Zeinstra started his winning ways in the heats, taking the B heat and the B reverse heat. Bird won the A heat, and #15 Mark Stuart won the reverse A heat. Zeinstra finished well ahead of the pack in the main, with #28 Wayde Heckford battling his way into second ahead of #9 Lance Wade and Dardengo. Mike and Jim Meeres dominated the Dwarf car division, winning four out of five races. Car #11 Mike Meeres set fast time once again in qualifying with a lap of 15.541. Car #44 Bob Greenaway won the B dash, with the A dash going to #89 Jim Meeres in his first race of the season. Jim dominated to
win the heat, with the reverse heat win going to his son Mike. The 25-lap feature saw Mike battle his way to the front, eventually taking the lead on lap six and never looking back en route to his fourth main event win of the year. Car #55 Don Banansky, in his first race of the season, finished second with third going to #4 Sean Sanger, who battled back from a broken axle earlier in the night to compete in the main event. Car #8 Brad Purdy had his best night of the season Saturday in the IMCA division. After #44 Tim Openshaw set fast time of 15.353 in qualifying, Purdy started his winning ways in the dash, leading every lap to take the checkers. Purdy then battled his way to the front in the heat to take the win. Car #32 Dano Bryant captured the reverse heat for his first heat win of the season. Purdy started third in the 20-lap main event but grabbed the lead on lap one and took the checkers ahead of #98 Pat Brown and #53 Kevin Noble. EXTRA LAPS This weekend will feature six classes in action as the Bombers, Hornets, Dwarfs, IMCA Modifieds, Island Mini Stocks and Motorcycles are on the card ... Aug. 20 marks the third annual Bikini Contest; to enter, go to the Speedway website at www.saratogaspeedway.bc.ca ... we will also be hosting our second boat race of the year on the 20th accompanied by the Hornets, Crash to Pass cars and Roadrunners ...
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Summer Singles 8 Ball wraps up successful season side winner and Phil was the B side winner. Kevin showed no mercy and took out Phil three games straight which put Phil in second place
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I work really hard to build a successful league for all skill levels of play and winning the chair is definitely a nice bonus. Thank you Labattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s!â&#x20AC;? With summer league over itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get ready for the winter teams divisions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep your eyes open for posters at local venues and around town,â&#x20AC;? said Kantor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sept. 7 is our first general meeting followed by a double knockout tournament, and league play starts Sept. 14.â&#x20AC;? For more info call Kantor at 250-2188819 or e-mail crazyaboutpool@shaw.ca.
THE TOP THREE in the playoffs were (from left) third Dale Cerny, first Kevin Kane and second PHOTO SUBMITTED Phil Asturi.
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The Comox Valley Pool League wrapped up their Summer Singles 8 Ball League at the Avalanche Bar & Grill on July 27. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This season we had 35 players come out and compete for 12 weeks,â&#x20AC;? said organizer Rose Kantor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The interest to learn the game has grown in the Valley and the league is attracting more players from around the Valley as well as Campbell River.â&#x20AC;? To qualify for playoffs each player had to play a minimum of eight weeks. Twentyfive players competed in a double elimination tournament to decide the best pool players in the Valley, and when the chalk dust cleared the top four league winners were 1st Phil Asturi, 2nd Kevin Kane, 3rd Dave Young and 4th David Wetmore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once the tournament got going the competition was fierce but friendly,â&#x20AC;? Kantor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The excitement was high and everyone brought their best game to the table.â&#x20AC;? Finishing in fourth place was Kris Mynott, third place went to Dale Cerny and in the finals we had our top two league winners Phil Asturi and Kevin Kane. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kevin was the A
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hat do you do when there are more options of things to do than there is time to do them in? For purposes of this column local waters will mean any waters on the east side of the Island from Browns Bay to Qualicum Bay, including Denman and Hornby islands. That is quite a lot of good fishing water and for the next two months these waters will hold millions of returning salmon of all five species on their natal runs. We will have varying opportunities to catch them depending on final last-minute regulations in force. Beach anglers have been watching the beaches for the last few days, looking for the tell-tale jumps of schooling pinks. It is an annual ritual that has much to do with the challenges of the fishery. In 2010 the pink salmon run in the Campbell River was in full swing at this time, but this year while they are appearing in the river in good numbers most of them are not very active biters – so as of this writing it has been much fishing and not much catching. The mouth of the Oyster is starting to show some fish, with the best fishing along the beach towards Salmon Point. However the same challenge, getting the fish to bite, are also present with these fish. The Eve River has had some good schools of fish on a sporadic basis and unless you plan to camp it would be risky for a day trip. I do not have a report on Nile Creek, but if the
not have spawned this year. Think what it would have weighed had it had another year to grow. It is a wonderful time of the year to be a saltwater angler living in the Comox Valley. As one friend put it the next three months are pure heaven for local anglers. We may have to work a little harder for our fish that some of the outer waters offer, but when you catch them they are much appreciated because they came from home waters. Our home waters do offer good lingcod fishing on virtually all of our rocky shoals and rock knobs in depths varying from 15 to 100 feet. Smitty and I fished bottomfish last week and we connected with two prime lingcod in the eight- to ninepound class, plus five nice flounders. There’s more than salmon to catch in local waters. Ralph Shaw is a master fly fisherman who was awarded the Order of Canada in 1984 for his conservation efforts. In 20 years of writing a column in the Comox Valley Record it has won several awards.
A PRIME 25-POUND feeder chinook caught in Tribune Bay waters last Saturday by the author. PHOTO BY RALPH SHAW
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RALPH SHAW 2010 run means anything it is a system you should watch, if you are passionate about pink salmon. I have just had a report from a friend who fished the Telegraph Cove waters on the weekend and they hit a large number of big pink that were everywhere and rumour is that they were Fraser River fish. The beach fishery is just getting started and for anglers who are new to our Valley I would recommend that you take a day and spend it just watching the show. Start at Campbell River, then move south to the mouth of the Oyster and stroll along the beach where anglers are congregat-
ed. The Salmon Point Pub would be a good choice for lunch. Your next stop would be Kin Beach and Cape Lazo south of the boat ramp. Look for schools of fish and active anglers. Comox Harbour has been good in past seasons, but not for the last couple of years. Then travel south to Royston beach and check out waters from Gartley Point and Kingfisher Inn south to Union Bay. Your next location to check would be the mouth of Nile Creek off the Old Island Highway. The knowledge you pick up on this simple exploratory trip will serve you well right up until the coho and chum salmon arrive in October and November. Chinook salmon are the primary targets of most boat anglers fishing local waters. Pulses of chinook are moving through as various races return to their
natal streams. I have heard of a fair showing off the Qualicum which is normal for this time of the year. On Saturday I was fishing the Tribune Bay area with Chuck Ashcroft when I connected with the prime feeder chinook in the picture that weighed 25 pounds. How do I know it was a feeder fish? Because it had very small, undeveloped sperm sacs and would
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FRENCH CREEK Available immediately: Prime Location.5,500 sq ft, 135 licensed seat, view of Georgia Strait, harbour moorage & activities, and creek estuary. Fully furnished and equipped. Refurbished gas and refrigeration equipment. Please call or email for additional photos and details: Shauneen or John @ (250) 248-3713, ext. 2, 1.
Mac’s Convenience Stores Is the Number One Convenience Store Retailer in Canada and 2nd largest Convenience Retailer in North America. Looking for a business opportunity in British Columbia?
INDEPENDENT STORE OPERATOR We are seeking a partner who enjoys dealing with the public, has superior customer service skills, an innovative thinker, possess management and leadership skills. You will also bring along with you enthusiasm, outstanding business skills and a strong desire to succeed. In return, we’ll provide ongoing support, unlimited financial possibilities and the opportunity for growth! Visit us online at www.macs.ca and click on Business Opportunities Investment: 20 - 30K ROI: Unlimited Operating your own business has never been easier!
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LANDSCAPING/PROPERTY Maintenance Business for sale. Over 12 years established on Salt Spring Island. $35,000. Excellent opportunity. For details please contact rbelanger@telus.net
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 WEEKEND COURSE
Firearms Training & C.O.R.E.
CHILDCARE
CHILDCARE
Beaufort Children’s Centre North Island College - Courtenay
Centre Administrator
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Childhood educator with Leadership, Administration and Management skills. Provides support to the Centre’s Board of Directors, manages the Centre’s office and operations and leads a strong team of 15 Early Childhood Educators. Beaufort serves toddlers and preschool age children in 3 group child care programs with a licensed capacity of 53 children. Beaufort is “A Great Place to Play, Learn and Grow” for children and a great place to work. Job Posting at www.wstcoast.org Cover letter, resume and references to nickids@shawbiz.ca Closing Sept. 6 • Phone 250-897-1233 CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH
CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH
Non-Restricted & Restricted. COURSE STARTS: Aug 19, 6-10pm Aug 20, 8am-noon
LOST AND FOUND FOUND. CAMERA, small, on Beckton Dr., Comox. Pls call (250)339-7733 to identify.
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Child Care Resource For Kids of All Ages REGISTER NOW!
Full & Part Time Spaces are Available in: Infant & Toddler Daycare (ages 4-36 months) Early Learning Program (ages 3-5)
Starting in September: Preschool (ages 3-5) Before & After School Care
KINNIKINNIK CHILD CARE CENTRE For More Information call
250-339-8032
1405 Little River Road, Lazo (across from CFB Comox)
Publishing Wednesdays & Fridays To advertise in this feature Call Donna at the Comox Valley Record 250-338-5811 or email features@comoxvalleyrecord.com
C.O.R.E. continues Aug 22, 23 & 24 Mon, Tues,Wed. 6pm-10pm at Grantham Hall opposite Tsolum School. Two pieces of ID required. For information contact: Granlund Firearms 286-9996 Tyee Marine 287-2641 Peters Sports 334-2942 Secondhand & Military Store 337-1750 Norrie Todd 287-8020 HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS
EXTREME ENDS Salon and Spa is looking for a Receptionist. Duties include answering phone, booking appointments, light cleaning, paperwork and cash handling. Please drop resume off to: Cathy or Mariah at 319A 4th St, Courtenay.
HELP WANTED BARTENDER P/T. Apply to Drawer # 4457 C/O Comox Valley Record 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2Z7
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
TRADES, TECHNICAL
A Career in Cosmetology
Director of Operations A great opportunity is B-4 you! Are you an experienced handson manager who wishes to grow your professional career within the gaming industry and play an active leadership role in all aspects of our operation? Then bring your proven leadership and operational management skills, and your entrepreneurial business acumen, to this exciting and interesting position where your talents can make a difference! Previous bingo and gaming management experience preferred. Maple Ridge Community Gaming Centre is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Maple Ridge, a short 40 km east of Vancouver, and we’re open 7 days a week. We are the largest bingo hall (500 seats) on the north side of the Fraser River and just a quick hop from Langley across the new Golden Ears Bridge. Our programs are diverse and exciting for players of all ages and experience levels whether individual preference be drop in, booklet or lightning fast bingo. As a team, we create great experiences by offering 150 electronic bingo terminals featuring personal play and jet tabs, 100 slot machines, OffTrack Betting, friendly and helpful floor service and tasty meals in our Oasis Café. We also offer Keno, Pacific Hold’m Poker, Pull Tabs and Scratch ‘n Win tickets in our Lotto Centre. Please review additional detail about this great career opportunity and apply-on line at www.gcgaming.com/careers/ applyonline.aspx or, submit your cover letter and resume directly to Vonn Parker, Director, Human Resources, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation via fax to (604) 244-9927 or email at vparker@gcgaming.com.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
JOIN OUR TEAM
TRADES, TECHNICAL
NEW
EVENING CLASSES AVAILABLE Monday- Friday 3-9pm
50wks,1500hrs
Start date: SEPT 6th, 2011
Flat Rate Technician required by Honda Auto dealership in Vernon BC. Competitive wage and benefits package and all that Okanagan lifestyle! gkitzman@sunshineholda.ca
4 seats available
NAIL TECHNOLOGY Start date:
FULL-TIME CERTIFIED Heavy Duty Mechanic required by Bailey Western Star & Freightliner. Experience in service & repair of trucks, trailers & equipment. Fax resume to 250-286-0753 or email:
September 6, 2011
ESTHETICS & SPA TECHNICIAN Start date: SEPT 6th, 2011
employment@baileywesternstar.com
6 2 seats available
Apply online at: delrioacademy.com
Del Rio Academy OF HAIR AND ESTHETICS LTD LTD.
#4 - 2720 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay For more information, email: info@delrioacademy.com ADMINISTRATION
Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator We are currently recruiting for an energetic and selfmotivated individual for the position of Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator for our Middle Point Service Centre reporting to the Manager of Warehousing & Logistics. Responsibilities include: • Coordinating the shipping activities of incoming and outgoing freight • Organizing and arranging ground transportation in a cost effective manner • Packing and preparing shipments • Completing appropriate shipping documentation • Physically and electronically receiving goods • Handling materials in accordance with WHIMS and Transportation of Hazardous Goods • Resolving problems regarding incorrect shipments or damaged goods • Maximizing efficiency in relation to inventory storage • Developing processes for inventory database The successful candidate for this position will have one to two years experience in purchasing, warehousing or Supply Chain Management. Strong verbal and written communication skills along with good computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook) and forklift certification are required. Candidates must have a valid driver's license as some travel to and from our other operations will be necessary. The ideal candidate will have an organized approach to work, a positive attitude, a results orientation and be able to manage tight deadlines with changing priorities. Familiarity with CMMS or ERP is an asset. We offer a competitive compensation package and challenging work. Please view the full posting on our website at www.marineharvestcanada.com and apply as directed.
CAMPGROUND MANAGER Quatse River Campground. Duties include facility maintenance, reservations, reception, fee collections. Year round accommodations provided. Ideal for retired or semi-retired couple. Send resumes to: NVISEA, Box 1409 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 By fax: 250-949-5195 or by email: nvisea@island.net. DRIVERS WANTED. Kyte Delivery Service has openings for mature, reliable drivers with own small car. Must be willing to work Mon/Sat. (250)3349210.
HAIRDRESSING
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HELP WANTED
ADMINISTRATION
FULL TIME SALES POSITION available. Lighting showroom and customer service desk. Must be able to work weekend. Computer and sales experience an asset. Please apply in person at CENTRAL BUILDERS HOME HARDWARE, 610 Anderton Ave. Courtenay. Ask for Dawn. Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd/New Castle Timber Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1)Grapple Yarder Operator. 2)Two Hooktenders 3)One Chaser/Bucker. Fax resumes to 250-287-9259
HELP WANTED
Server Applicants must have 3 years experience with a passion for providing excellent food and wine service. We love what we do & hope you share the same vision. Par time Line Cook Weekend position serving breakfast & lunch. Must be able to work the line independantly and have 2 years cooking experience. Email eat@avenuebistro.ca The John Howard Society of North Island, Courtenay, is seeking a regular P/T Receptionist/Secretary for 14 hrs/wk. This position provides a variety of secretarial, clerical & reception duties in a multi-program environment. Please refer to the job description on our website, www.jhsni.bc.ca, for duties, responsibilities & qualifications. Please submit resumes to Vicki Luckman, Program Manager, 1455 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay, BC V9N 2K6; fax to 250-338-6568 or e-mail to vicki@jhsni.bc.ca by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2011. The John Howard Society of North Island is an employment equity employer.
HELP WANTED Part-time Junior/Intermediate Accountant Position. Lund Thorburn Certified General Accountants has an immediate opening for a part-time, with potential fulltime, accounting position. Public practice is an asset, not essential. 1st to 3rd Level CGA students would be interested in this challenging position. Wage negotiated upon experience. Please apply by Aug 15, 2011 c/o drawer 4451 Comox Valley Record. WOOFY’S PET FOODS Courtenay & Comox Seeking retail clerk with pet knowledge, sincere individual, outgoing & energetic, with great communication skills. Part-time hours. Job includes cash register sales, shelf stocking, shipping & receiving. Must be able to lift 40lbs. Present resume in person to: 2400 Clifffe Ave., Courtenay V9N 2L6 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.
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The Lemare Group is currently seeking Janitorial services for the North island area. Please email resume to: office@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888.
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.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
JOIN OUR TEAM
Warehouse Technician We are currently recruiting for an individual with demonstrated safe work habits and a positive “can-do” attitude for the position of Warehouse Technician for our Englewood Service Centre reporting to the Manager of Warehousing and Logistics. Responsibilities include: • Packing and preparing shipments • Completing appropriate shipping documentation • Handling materials in accordance with WHIMS and Transportation of Hazardous Goods • Physically and electronically receiving goods • Identifying and labeling items as required • Maintaining organized storage areas The successful candidate for this position will have one to two years experience in a warehousing or shipping/ receiving type role, forklift certification and a valid driver’s licence. Good computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook), an organized approach to work and the ability to work with minimal supervision are all key requirements of this position. We offer a competitive compensation package and challenging work. Please view the full posting on our website at www.marineharvestcanada.com and apply as directed.
If you think you have what it takes to PLAY on our team, then now is the TIME to apply! At Playtime Gaming, we welcome employees who are excited about contributing to the delivery of a first rate gaming experience in a safe and socially responsible environment. It’s really quite simple: our people are our top priority. We give our people the tools to affect a positive difference in the overall guest experience. Our Chances Courtenay location has openings in the following exciting positions:
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SECURITY OFFICERS (full & part-time) LINE COOK (part-time) SERVER (part-time) SLOT ATTENDANT (part-time)
Please send resume & cover letter with the job title in the email subject line to the following address: courtenay@playtimegaming.com All applicants must qualify for GPEB (Gaming Policy & Enforcement Branch) and Serve It Right certification. We are looking for applicants who are flexible with work hours, including nights and weekends.
www.playtimegaming.ca
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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, August 12, 2011
PERSONAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
ESCORTS
CARPENTRY
RUBBISH REMOVAL
NEWSPAPER
PITA PIT
AUGUST SPECIAL! Please call Nicole at 250-339-4104 or visit www.cvmassage.com
JOURNEYMAN CARPENTERrepairs, renovations. Free estimates, all work guaranteed. Please call (250)3375501 or visit: www.comoxvalleycarpenter.ca
~ ~ ALL AWAY ~~ RUBBISH / JUNK REMOVAL
CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
250-338-0725 Carriers Needed
is now hiring full, P/T and late night staff ebrookemcguire@hotmail.com Please call
ART/MUSIC/DANCING
SKILLED CARPENTER. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Doug 250-650-1333. www.suncrestholdings.ca
250-871-7482 between 9-10am
WANT A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY? Medical Office & Admin. Staff are needed now! No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-778-0459
COURTENAY ROUTE #350 Glen Urquhart, 10th St E, View Place & Back Road ROUTE #290 Kilpatrick, Moray, 28th St., 29th St., 30th St.
CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE QUALITY cleaning. 20yrs exp. Excellent rates/refs, Sr discount, wkly/biwkly. Bondable. 250-702-1880
ELECTRICAL
SALES
COMOX
COUNSELLING
ROUTE #656 Foxxwood, Islington, Highwood, Kingsley, Cambridge & Garston ROUTE # 587 Arbutus, Alder, Balmoral, Comox Ave & Stewart St.
REAL ESTATE CAREER INFORMATION SEMINAR. Ever wondered about being a realtor?? Come on down to 1736 England Ave. Thursday August 25, 2011 7:00-8:30pm RSVP Cheryl 250-898-8790
Route # 111 600 - 900 block 5th St Route #136 Pidcock, Menzies, 2nd & 3rd St’s
WORK WANTED ADULTS & SENIORS WELCOME
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
NO COLLECTIONS GREAT WAY TO EXERCISE AND MAKE MONEY AT THE SAME TIME
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)
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Individual Counseling Couples’’ Counseling Personal Development Workshops 250-287-2440 Campbell River * Comox mw52@shaw.ca
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Stone, brick, block, mason clean professional, 20 yrs exp. Call Dennis 250-334-2186
Comox Valley Record Hours:
PERSONAL SERVICES
MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVENUE COURTENAY
HELP WANTED
Apply to Drawer #4455 at the Comox Valley Record Newspaper EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
Air Brake Course August 27 & 28
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344
• ICBC Licensed 1st Class Driving School Courtenay 250-897-9875 • Campbell River 250-204-9875 www.instructordarryl.com
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
WE’RE LOOKING FOR GREAT PEOPLE!
Auto Salesperson Wanted! Aggressive pay plans and benefit packages, huge inventory of over 200 vehicles, large advertising budgets and a great place to work. Join our team. Contact Brad Trotman:
sales@comoxvalleydodge.com 250.338.5451 or in-person 4847 North Island Hwy, Courtenay
LEAVING TOWN? Exp. pet/housesitter. Excellent references. From $25 per day. Jennifer 250-218-0174
Auction House Vancouver Island
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE
239 Puntledge Rd, Courtenay 250-871-7355
Auction Tonight Aug. 12th
Scott 250-792-1668
HUGE ESTATE SALE Antique couch, dinettes, new couches & chairs, flat screen TV, 8’ Cari craft boat, air hockey game, table hockey/soccer game & lot’s more.
PETS
Fri, Aug. 12th (12pm-6:30pm)
or bid online until
5:30pm Friday Full list posted online
FEED & HAY
www.AuctionHouseVi.com
SERVANTE FARM Hay. 2nd cut hay- drive in barn, you load. Gary (250)338-0110.
FREE ITEMS
PET BREEDERS BICHON FRISE puppy’s. 2 males, 1 female, 8 wks/old ready to go. Asking $575ea. 250-703-0632 / 250-218-4713.
PETS 2 Female Yorkshire Terrier Puppies $1000. Born May 25, Vet Checked, tails docked, 1st shots, dew claws, removed dewormed. Phone 250400-2215 (Cumberland) Sandy photosandi@hotmail.com
CKC Yellow/Black Lab puppies. Top qualiy, gentle natures $950 250-898-8993
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
FREE KITTENS (2), to a good home. If interested please call (250)334-2914.
THINKING OF AN IKEA KITCHEN? I can design + deliver + install for you. 20 yrs experience call 250-338-3148
GIANT SCHNAUZER puppy 12 mths, neutered, $300. comes w/dog house & travel cage, etc. (250)898-1289.
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
PAINTING FREE POWERWASH with exterior paint job. Taking appointments now for Sept. Best Choice Paint Inc. Interior/Exterior/Powerwash Seniors discount. Fully Insured. Quality work guaranteed. 22yrs exp. Call John at Best Choice Paint Inc. 250-898-3118 bestchoicepaint@hotmail.ca
CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD!
ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassified.com
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
• Class 1 & 3
HANDYPERSONS WAYNE’S HANDYMAN & Reno. Service. 20+yrs exp. in carpentry, decking, fencing, framing, finishing, drywalling, mudding, painting. Small jobs ok. 250-339-0879
AUCTIONS
UNDER $100 AB Rocket Exercise - $40, Crock Pot - $25, Rice cooker/steamer - $30, TravelHair Dryer - $6 (All OBO)
UNDER $300 CASIO CASH REGISTER– Complete with scale, extra cash drawer and spare till tape rolls - $200. obo. To View: Contact John at St. Joseph’s General Hospital 250-8903022.
2 RAT SISTERS free to a good home with caring and playful people to spend time with them. Accessories included. Call 250-339-9980.
FUEL/FIREWOOD “250-703-FIRE(3473)” Establish since 2004. Custom cut, split, delivered. Fir, Alder, Hemlock, clean wood. Well seasoned. Don’t wait till winter! FIREWOOD PERMITS on T.W. Land. Phone 250-6504060. RICHARD’S FIREWOOD $150/cord. Buy now before the winter comes. (250)792-4411
CONNECTING BUYERS AND SELLERS www.bcclassified.com
MISC SERVICES
HELP WANTED
Training considered for the right applicant.
LAWN mowing from $30 and up. 250-339-9210
PETS
TOP SOIL. $13 per yard + trucking. 250-218-4078
AN ATTRACTIVE blonde, blue eyed cougar. Come play my way! Appointment necessary. Call 250-871-1121.
We want to hear from you!
GARDENING
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
LANDSCAPING
ESCORTS
Enthusiastic about customer service? Retail sales experience? Interested in supervisor or management positions?
ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca
7 days a week • Residential cleanup • Green Waste • Rock / Concrete • Wood / Fencing Material Big & Small **We Do Them All** Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service
PETS AND LIVESTOCK
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FRUIT & VEGETABLES
LOCALLY
GROWN
Blue Haven Farm
U-Pick Blueberries $1.75/lb Picked Blueberries$3/lb Ice Cream Parlour
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COMOX - 1007 Kingsley Cres. Saturday, Aug 13, 8am-12. Furniture, household items, movies, etc.
COURTENAY- 1771 Fern Rd (just above Bates Beach) Sat, Aug 13, 9am-? Quilting frames, picture frames, tools, easels, pottery kiln & more.
Courtenay East - 605 Ellcee Pl. Sat 8-3. Tools, in/outdoorfurniture, pottery, antiques.
Comox - 1638 Robb Sat. Aug. 13 8-? Moving! Ladders, mechanics, tool chest, tools, books, household, furniture. Comox - 1723 Comox Ave. (op. Comox Mall) Sat 13 8-1 Multi-family. Household items, antique English living rm suite COMOX. 486 Holly Place – Multi-family Sale, Saturday Aug.13, 8-12. Loads of stuff both new and used. 2008 Can Am Quad, Queen Bedroom Set, Ikea Entertainment Unit, New slider and privacy windows, Glass Shower Door, Kitchen and Bathroom Counters, Bar Stools, Wicker Stand, Ladders, Wood Coat Racks, Dresser, Tons of kids stuff from Boys & Girls Teen Clothing, model rockets, hockey gear, horse swing to booster seats and strollers. Lots of free stuff after 1pm. Comox - 649 Woodland Dr. Sat 13 9-2. Blow Out! Furniture, electronics, table/chairs, movies, household, toys. Courtenay - 1090 Farquharson Dr. Sat 8-? Toys, books, sew/machine, cabinet, linen, photo prints, art card and more
2046 IDIENS WAY, COMOX
COURTENAY - 1107 18th St. (corner Tull & 18th). Sat. 10-3. Tools, Jewellery, household, clothes,camping equip.
Open Daily 8 am to 4 pm • Call 250-334-7964 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com 250-338-5811 email: features@comoxvalleyrecord.com PAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Wednesday: Fri. 12 noon for Wed. | Friday Tues. 12 noon.
(Corner of Anderton Rd. & Idiens Way) w w w. b l u e h ave n f a r m . o r g
COURTENAY. 1845 Larch Rd Aug 13, 8:00 am. Household items, power tools, camping and fishing equipment, motor cycle helmets, chaps, leather pants, outdoor games, bikes, Craftsman radial arm saw, tidy tank and pump, There is something for everyone... Courtenay - 223A Mitchell Pl. Sat Aug 13, 9-2 Household, kids items, +size clothing.
COURTENAY EAST - 620 Nechako Ave. Sat Aug. 30 April. 8am-? Courtenay Flea Market EVERY SUNDAY Puntledge Road past bottle depot No booking required. Space $15 Vendors set up 7am-2pm Call Greg 250-334-1540
COURTENAY - 2407 6th St. East & Elkhorn. Estate Sale. Sat 8 - till it’s gone!
COURTENAY. SAT. Aug. 13, 9am-? Household items. Shine only. 1055 10th Street.
Courtenay - 2414 Fitzgerald Ave Sat 13, 8-2. Household, toolbox, fishing gear, water skis, knee board, tubes, life jackets, Tkd gear, & more.
COURTENEY - 3039 Elderberry Cr. Sat 9-noon. Kids toys, shelving, reel lawnmower and more.
COURTENAY - 2456 Kilpatrick. Fri 9-5 Sat 9-2. Giant garage sale!
COURTNEY- 1250 22nd St (Choquette Rd) take 26th Street to 22nd St) Sat, Aug 13, 8am-12:30pm. Huge Multifamily Moving Sale! Lots & lots of good quality stuff. CD’s, DVD’s, exercise bike, easel, vacuum cleaner, clothing, etc.
Courtenay - 295 Centennial Dr. Sun Aug 14 10-2. Various Items. COURTENAY: 4710-A Ashwood Plc., (corner of Muir Rd and Ashwood Plc), Sun., Aug. 14th, 10am-2pm. Please no early birds! Toys, books, clothing, horse items, tools, furniture, household items, sports equip., and more...
LILY & other plants. Good selection of floor & wall tiles, suitable for small areas or mosaics. Other household items. 55 Rod and Gunn Rd., Sat. & Sun. 9-1pm.
Courtenay - 580A 23rd St. Sat. 9-? Moving Sale w/furniture and much more.
OYSTER RIVER- 4891 Regent Rd, Sat, Aug 13, 9am2pm. Household items & baseball cards.
COURTENAY - 1140 Cumberland Rd. Sat Aug 13 8am-? Downsizing, have lots of stuff.
Courtenay - 820B Oark Pl. off Kilpatrick. Sat 8-12. Something for everyone!
SAT 8-1 4635 MacIntyre Ave Multifam, tools baby electr clothes & more. free coffee
Courtenay - 2085 5th St. East Sat 8 to 1pm. Many, many items!
Courtenay - Bob’s Recycled Bikes 3573 South Isl Hwy. Sat & Sun 9-3 Ph 250339-3734
SUN8/14 -9am-2pm -2002 Comox Ave. SEE items at: petagaragesale.yolasite.com
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
FUEL/FIREWOOD
HOUSES FOR SALE
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY
COTTAGES
HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
ROYSTON. Seeking a responsible, mature, tenant for our brand new caretaker cottage. Well set up, 500 sq.ft. 1 bdr with hardwood floors, complete kitchen with full sized appliances. f/s, w/d. Available August 1st. Prefer no pets, non-smoking. For information kymberli.old@gmail.com 780714-9415 $700 per/mo.
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.
PUNTLEDGE AREA3-4 Bdrms, Avail Aug 15. N/S, sm. pet ok, within walking distance to schools & downtown. Backs onto Morrison Creek. Fenced yard, 5 appls, inclds RV prking. 1400. 250.338.7208 or email: jjbc75@telus.net
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
Houses & Suites
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.
FURNITURE MOVING; GORGEOUS new dining room set, dark oak, pedestal w/ wine rack, & 6 black leather chairs, $900. Upright freezer, $400. King size bed, exc cond., $275. Qn size bed, $250. Bauhaus couch, $400. Sony TV, $50. Desk w/ filing cabinet above, $75. Call (250)702-1880.
Available Immediately! 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 1440 sq.ft, 5 yr. old townhouse, attached garage, incl. 6 appls. $224,000. #2-2728-1st St., Courtenay. Call to view: BOB STEVENSON Remax Ocean Pacific Realty 250-339-3996
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO
FRIDGE-4 yrs old, washer/dryer, portable dishwasher. Work great, $250 250-336-8600 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SOLID OAK dining table (42x65, incld’s leaf) and 4 oak chairs, $300. (250)339-5057. They’re Here! 2011 LIFESTYLE COUPON BOOKS Support the Comox Valley Horseshoe Club Reduced ! ~ $13.00 CASH ONLY Available at Comox Valley Record 765 McPhee Ave. Courtenay VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.
REAL ESTATE ACREAGE 82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
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THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! This 16 year old custom built 3600 sqft, 3 storey home features 4 bdrms, 4 baths, fabulous kitchen, roomy living room, natural gas fireplace, master bdrm with 4 pce ensuite. Great rec room (31x14) in finished basement. Completely finished 40x57 deluxe shop with separate bath. Property is 2.26 gorgeous, well kept acres. Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660
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2 Bdrm, 1 bath, Apt. 3 plex in Puntledge Area. Coin laundry $550/mth 250-336-2338
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2096 SQFT house, $356,000. 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath on .69 acre, close to Base, Costco, Home Depot. No agents please. Call (250)338-2128, (250)871-4005
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 20% OFF all office chairs on wheels and client chairs. Over 700 in stock. Brand new 30”x94” plastic top folding tables, $45/each. Coopers Gov’t Surplus. 4767 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay. 1-250-2181665 or cooperssurplus.com
COURTNEY- 2 bdrm duplex, very nice, inclds W/D, F/S, yard. NS/NP. $800. Call (250)339-4037.
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ALMOST NEW Comox rancher, Lancaster Heights. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, SS appls., gas f/p, dbl garage, RV pkg. $1350/mo. Sept 1st. Call 250-338-9966 576 England Avenue Courtenay, B.C. 250-338-6900
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2135 Meadowlark 4 bdrm,2.5 bath N/P, N/S, 5 appls $1300/mth Available Immed 4997 Spence Rd 2 bdrm, 1 bath, No pets, N/S. 4 appls. $900/mth Available 1 Sept 350A Nim, Nim 3 bdrm,1 bath, n/p, n/s, 3 appls,+ 2 shared, $900/mth Available Immed. 2705B Urquhart 1 bdrm, 1 bath, N/P, N/S, 5 (shared laundry) $700 (incls hydro) Available 1 Sept.
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3 bed home for rent in Courtenay. New roof, newer furnace and hot water tank, close to town. Very private backyard w/gardens and orchard trees. $1100 month/avail Sept 1. Please contact only by email ronnilister@shaw.ca
COMOX- clean Rancher, good area, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, garage, fenced yrd. N/S, sm pet negotiable w/ref. Sept 1. $1200. (250)339-0369. PUNTLEDGE PARK river front home, 2bdrms + den. Family room on main, private stairs to river. N/P. N/S. Avail immed. $1400. 250-334-4017
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2 BDRM - 2 bath, 5 app. interior storage, walk to town, close to river. N/P, N/S 2 BDRM - new paint & flooring for quiet & mature tenant, No smoking & no pets. 1 BDRM - large bright unit in suite storage, close to village F/S, N/P, N/S - $650 DUPLEXES 3 BDRM - renovated duplex near to schools & park. F/S, W/D, N/P, N/S $950 COURTENAY. 1-BDRM & den top floor, in small quiet bldg, near dwntwn, updated kitch & bath. 1321 Lewis Ave. NS/NP. Sept 1. $700. (250)213-6045. COURTENAY. 2bdrm 1 1/2 bth 3rd flr condo Sept 1st newly painted, f/s hot w, prking incld. lrge coinop lndry rm. Mtn view, close to shopping & bus. Cumberland Rd. $800 lease preferred carclark@telus.net LARGE 3 bdrm w/fenced deck in Comox, NS/NP/ref required.Suits small family $900 250-339-2322
LARGE 2 bdrm. Free heat & H/W, Elevator. $750 mo. Avail Sept. 1. Call 250-334-4646. MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor, 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800. 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 202 - 1810 Lake Trail Road 2 bdrms, 1 bath, N/P. N/S. 2 appls. $675/month.each. One Available Immed. 4D-851-5th Street 2 bdrm, 1bath, 5 appls. N/S, N/P. $775/mth. Available Immed. 322-2300 Mansfield Dr, 1+ Den, 1.5 baths, N/P, N/S, 6 appls. Available 1 Sept. - $1,000/mth
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DO YOU CARE about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned - we own and manage our own buildings only. Check the difference. Please refer to available apartments listed below. TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222
FAIRMONT 432-11TH STREET TWO BEDROOM corner suite. Very bright and spacious. Nicely decorated. Large, private patio garden. Very quiet mature adult building midway between downtown and Safeway complex. Security entry. A very attractive suite. Call David @ 250-3380267.
TRADEWINDS 1600-1610 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM suite. Nicely renovated. Home-sized kitchen with new cabinets. Attractively decorated. Resident social room. Located just three blocks from centre of Comox and across from Filberg Park. Security entry and elevator. Quiet adult building. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. Independent Living for Seniors “The Affordable Alternative” TWO BEDROOM with in suite washer/dryer. Very spacious – in suite storage and ensuite off large master bedroom. Full sized kitchen appliances with dishwasher. Fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. Elevator. Secure scooter storage and charging. Resident social room. Security entry. No pets. One Bedroom also available. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM Unique, through floor plan. Bright with southern exposure. Spacious and nicely renovated suite in a quiet, adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and one block from Filberg Park. Dishwasher. Large, private patio overlooking garden area. In suite washer/dryer. One Bedroom also available. 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.
GREENBRIER 750 Eighth Street TWO BEDROOM CORNER SUITE. Bright and spacious 1064 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 patio overlooking garden. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
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APARTMENTS / CONDOS LAKE TRAIL APARTMENTS 2 bdrm condos conveniently located with 2 appl and on site coin-op laundry; recent/new renos; decks & windows recently replaced; near schools & bus routes; N/S; N/P; starting from $700/month, incl. FREE heat & hot water; for immediate & Sept 1 possession.
SOUTHVIEW MANOR
2 bdrm lower unit located in secured entrance building; close to all amenities; nicely maintained suite; laundry facilities located on each floor of building; n/s; n/p; $725/month; avail for immediate 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
EXCEPTIONALLY maintained lower 1 bedroom suite, private patio area, 2 appl.& shared laundry, located on quiet cul-de-sac; close proximity to schools, College, Aquatic Center, and all amenities; N/S & N/P; $650/month incl. heat & hot water; aval.Aug.1 THE TIDES Enjoy the beautiful views from your patio in this 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2nd floor condo unit fronting the Puntledge River, large open green areas, estuary and airpark pathway; inc 6 appl & underground secure parking for only $950/month; avail for immediate possession.
TOWNHOMES BEAUTIFUL COMOX TOWNHOME
Beautiful 2 level townhome in small, picturesque, adult oriented complex located near tennis courts & in walking distance to downtown Comox. Features 1475sqft, inc. large master suite, 2nd bdrm, 2 baths, 6 app, gas fireplace, & garage; enjoy all day sun on semi-private patio area; avail for immediate possesion; $1300/month
PINE PLACE
Spacious 3 bedroom townhomes include 5 appl, & are ideally located near schools & all amenities; lower level features kitchen, dining & living room areas; upper floor contains bdrms, bathrm, & in suite storage; for immediate possesion; $975/month.
HOUSES FOR RENT TRACKER PLACE
Beautiful 2000sq ft 4 bdrm Comox home incl. 2 balconies, double car garage, 6 appl, 2.5 baths, & spacious laundry room; kitchen features beautiful cabinetry & stainless appliances, & opens to dining & livingroom. Also features built in stereo system with controls in all rooms, hardwood flooring, & cable hook ups throughout. Avail Sept. 1; N/S; N/P; $1300/mo
SCOTT ROAD COTTAGE
Beautifully renovated 1 bdrm cottage features 4 appl, & is located on dead end street w/amazing views & only moments to ocean; If you’re looking for tranquil & rustic, this is for you! Avail for immediate possesion; N/S; N/P; $800/month.
17TH STREET RANCHER
Inviting 2 bdrm home features 5 appl, wood flooring, tons of storage & fenced yard w/gardens & trees; centrally located to enjoy shopping & parks. $850/month; N/S; avail Sept 1st.
VALECOURT CRES. FAMILY HOME
Features that you wouldn’t expect in a rental home! Completely transformed home inc. updated kitchen w/stainless steel appliances & spacious, open, bright living room. Large dining area with sliding doors to the upper deck, 4 bdrms, 3 baths, family room w/woodstove, wired for surround, landscaped yard, hot tub & much more. Friendly, quiet neighbourhood is close to schools, recreation, beaches, shopping, golf course & Air Force base. $1375/month; avail Aug 15.
RENOVATED RURAL COTTAGE
Renovated cottage in Black Creek is ideal for single person or couple. Features 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appl, upgraded windows, bath, flooring & more; private setting; $600/month; avail Sept 1.
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2 and 3 bedroom available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental references required.
250-334-3078 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
ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS 1015 Cumberland Road, Courtenay 2 Bedroom apartment available in clean, quiet building. Adult oriented. Manager on-site. Close to downtown with bus stop out front. House cat accepted with pet deposit.
Call Sharon 250-334-9717
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.
Call Pat at 250-703-6965
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
PINES APARTMENTS 1055-10th Street, Courtenay 1 & 2 bedroom suite. Completely renovated in adult oriented building with secure entry and elevator. Rent includes heat, hot water, basic cable, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. Coin laundry onsite. No pets. Security Deposit and 2 rental references required. For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667
HOLLYRIDGE MANOR 200 Back Road, Courtenay 1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique floor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.
Call Sharon 250-338-7449 CONDOS
1045 Cumberland Road, Courtenay 1 & 2 bedroom condo available in quiet, well maintained building. Ideal for Seniors. Close to downtown. Bus stop out front. Small pets accepted with pet deposit.
Call Sharon 250-334-9717
1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay 2 bedroom suite available immediately and 2 bedroom available Sept. 1st, in clean, quiet bldg with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.
In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome.
To View, Call 250-334-4483
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1255 9th Street, Courtenay Available now Deluxe 2 bedroom suite in quiet, well maintained building. Rent includes basic cable, full size stove, fridge, washer/dryer, carpet and blinds. Nice feature: large open concept kitchen. No pets. 2 Rental references and Security Deposit required.
For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667
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PUNTLEDGE PARK 2 story home, 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 6 appls, garage, gas F/P, partially fenced, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug 1 - $1,200/mth CLOSE TO PUNTLEDGE PARK new 3 bdrm & den homes, 2 1/2 bath. 5 appls, gas F/P. garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug 15 & Oct. 1 $1,300/mth COMOX OCEANFRONT HOME 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, 3 F/P’s, carport, N/S, carport, N/S, small dog ok w/ ref. Avail. Sept. 1 $1,500/mth PUNTLEDGE FAMILY HOME 3bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 6 appls, gas & wood F/P’s, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg w/ref. Avail. Aug 15 - $1250/mth COURTENAY CUTIE 2 bdrm, 1 bath rancher, 4 appls, garage, fenced yrd, newly renovated. N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 1$1000/mth COURTENAY EAST RANCHER 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 5 appls, garage, carport, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Sept. 1 $1,050/mth DRESSAGE COURT 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P (gas incl), balcony w/mountain view, N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 $1,000/mth
TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 1 bdrm,& den and 2 bdrm, and 2 bdrm & den - 2 bath, 6 appls, custom finishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed & Sept. 1. Rents from $900/mth. ARGO COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, basic cable & hot water incl., N/S. No pets. Avail. Immed. $700/mth. Call Res.Mgr: 334-8602 LORELIE APTS 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, N/S. No pets. 1/2 mth free w/6 mth lease. Avail. Immed. - $650/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 4appls., balcony, res. pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed.- $750/mth. Call Res. Mgr. 218-3736 BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 4 appls, balcony, new paint & flooring, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $775/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 3 appls, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $650/mth WALK TO DOWN TOWN CTNY new, modern 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, elect. F/P, res. pkg. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $935/mth CORINTHIA ESTATES 2 bdrm & den ground flr condo, 2 bath, 7 appls, gas F/P, extended patio, golf course view, underground pkg, triple storage locker. N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 1 - $1,300/mth PUNTLEDGE DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 5 appls, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 1 $1,000/mth WALK TO DOWNTOWN CTNY 2 bdrm, 1 bath duplex, 4 appls, N/S, sm. pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Sept. 1 $775/mth BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, patio, newer carpets & new paint, N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 15 - $775/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 3 bdrm, 1 1 1/2 bath condo, 3 appls, N/S, No pet. Avail. Sept. 1 - $775/mth WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 4 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 1 - $725/mth ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incl., N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 1 & Oct. 1. Call Res. Mgr. 334-8602 CLOSE TO SUPERSTORE 3 bdrm, 2 bath duplex, F & S, fenced yrd, N/S, cat ok. Avail. Sept. 1 - $775/mth
RECREATION 5TH WHEEL w/Arizona Room 55+ in Yuma AZ $750/mth. Avail. Nov/Dec. 250-339-5272.
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146 Back Road, Courtenay FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, wall-to-wall carpets, blinds. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 bedroom condo. Ideal location. Walking distance to Superstore and North Island College.
Call 338-7449
VANRIDGE MANOR 123 Back Road, Courtenay Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas fireplaces - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.
Call 250-703-2570 TOWNHOUSES
TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Completely renovated 2 bedroom townhouse available. Units feature a private entrance, patio area, and lots of storage. Ideal for family or working couple. Small dog accepted with pet deposit.
Call Sharon 250-334-9717
ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Jane at 338-7136 for tour
SHARED ACCOMMODATION $375 MONTH plus 1/2 utilities must be tidy and quiet with good ref., no pets. Security Dep. req. 250-331-0998 SHARE VERY Nice 2-bdrm apt., priv. bath. Fully furn., all utils, $600./mo. (250)650-4021
STORAGE STORAGE Unit For Rent-30’X14’ Heated, Insulated, Secure, Well Maintained in Comox. Available Sept 1st. $325 HST and Hydro Call 250 218-1116 or 250 337-2230. Email mallory.lawrence@hotmail.com
SUITES, UPPER 2 Bdrm Suite in beautiful neighbourhood. Includes F/S, W/D, patio garden, parking, N/S. Available Aug 1st $725 plus hydo. 250-338-6896.
COURTENAY, 3 bdrm upper, N/S, N/P, walking distance to all amens, prkg, $800 mo, avail neg, 250-478-8146. COURTENAYSPACIOUS bright 2 bdrm upper level in town suite, W/D, hydro & cable incl. $850. (250)897-4424.
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TRUCKS & VANS 2004 GMC Canyon Reg. Cab 2wd, 4cyl Auto. Clean, low mileage, Serviced regularly $7100.OBO 250-338-9240
CARS HONDA Fit DX 2008 54,000 Manual 5 speed excellent condition $10,500 250-941-2282
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UTILITY TRAILERS WE have a closed in utility trailor perfect for family camping and keeps your gear dry. it is 2ftx4ftx6ft for cargo space. if interested call 250 331 0958. asking $1000 or best offer.
2004 Toyota Corolla CE. Low km’s: 79,550. 4DR, 4 cyl,1.8 litre, Auto, Cruise, A/C, & more. Great on gas! $9500 OBO(250) 338-0828 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
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2008 Palomino Pony 283 Tent Trailer like new, used only 4 times to Qualicum Bay. $7000 O.B.O 250-338-7220
BOSTON Whaler 285 Conquest Twin Mercury Verado 225’s Extended waranty till 2013. Tripple axle galvanized trailor. 545 hours. Terrace.BC. e-mail djvr@telus.net CAD 114 000
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SOLID FISHING MACHINE FOR SALE 18.5’ Rampage Centre Console w/ 1995 150 hp Mariner Offshore O/B Dual Fuel Tanks Fish Finder VHF w/ Antenna Live Bait Tank Anchor, Chain & Rode Security Rod Holders Salmon Net Elec Bilge Pump Electric Windlass More!
Very Solidly Built. Double-Hulled, West Coast Veteran. Fully Equipped with Safety & Fishing Gear.
REFIT IN 2009 INCLUDING: • Professionally Wired, Scotty Depthmaster Downriggers w/ Swivel Bases (New 2009) • Professional Re-Wiring of Entire Electronic system • Trailer Wheels/Tires/Jack/Winch Replaced on Heavy Duty Trailer • Local Engine Servicing - Excellent Compression
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RETIRED woman needs small house or cottage with garden space. 250-752-6253
TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS 1969 Chev Comcours (Malibu) wagon exclent cond. low millage perect for restoration $6800 O.B.O 250-3387220
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WANTED TO RENT FAMILY OF FOUR, and 3 clean cats looking for home in Comox, Highland School catchment area. 3 or more bdrms, 1 or more baths. Non-smoking house for nonsmokers. Ref’s avail. Up to $1500/mo. Starting Sept. 1st Merril 1(403)631-2359 or 1(403) 443-6028.
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Comox Valley Worship Directory Church of Our Lord HOLY COMMUNION
9:30 am each Sunday at Berwick 1700 Comox Ave. Comox
All Welcome
250-218-0298 www.coolcomox.ca
The Anglican Mission
NORTH NORTH ISLAND ISLAND UNITY UNITY
BAHÁ’Í FAITH Study circles – small groups meet for collaborative study of spiritual subjects. ~~~ “Knowledge is one of the wondrous gifts of God. It is incumbent upon everyone to acquire it.” Bahá’u’lláh www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041gh250.702.0574 www.bci.org/courtenaybahais
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August 14th date Speaker Vicki Vanderhorst, LUT speaker’sofname “Foundations Healing” Spiritual Mentor: Vicki Vanderhorst, LUT northislandunity@hotmail.com northislandunity@hotmail.com
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Young peoples’ program, Weddings, Memorials
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Courtenay
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH
“To live and to tell the Good News and the love of the Risen Jesus” Sunday Services: 10:30 am Nursery-Gr.6 Sunday School Gr.7-12 Youth Program
“A place for you: John 14:2 2182 Comox Avenue, Comox
Sunday Worship
10 AM
725 Aspen Rd., Comox Rev. Ted Hicks
Service 10:30am Sermon: What I am learning Speaker: Margaret Evans
web: web.mac.com/shepherdcomox email: shepherdcomox@mac.com
Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca
Full Wheelchair Access
Hearing Assistance
LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY
CUMBERLAND UNITED CHURCH
Prayer and Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Rev. Paul Johnson, Pastor
250-338-8454 www.gbccv.org • info@gbccv.org
250-334-2823, 250-897-4850
at 10 a.m.
Julianne Kasmer, Minister
Sunday Morning Service - 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study - 11:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 11:30 a.m. Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.
566-5th Street, Courtenay
Sunday Worship & Children’s Program
No Potluck Lunches during summer hours.
467 - 4th Street (just east of Fitzgerald)
ELIM GOSPEL CHAPEL
1st Street & Penrith
Eve Mark, Choir Director 250-338-4785
Independent - Fundamental
Wednesday
Pastor A. Ronald Sedo 250-339-3933
sgucc.com stgeorgeuc@shaw.ca 250-334-4961
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN
(ELCIC)
Welcome Sharon Gawryluk on to the pastoral team. Welcome Jay and Michelle Daniels as new worship leaders.
250-400-7800
Welcomes You to Fellowship with Us Sunday Worship Service & Super Sunday Club 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Provided)
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH 1599 Tunner Drive, COURTENAY • 250-334-4716
WEEKEND LITURGIES
Canadian Baptists of Western Canada
Sat: 5 pm Mass Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am Mass
SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 A.M.
Sat: 4 - 4:30 pm & before all masses Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Group; Sept-May
CONFESSION:
Pastor Rev. Bill Hall
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250-338-5811
1250 Anderton Road - 250-339-0224
@ 10:30 am
at Stan Hagen Theatre of the North Island College. 10:00 am Sunday Mornings.
Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jake Hron
Sunday Service, Church School & Youth Group 10 am
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Bay Community Church
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Pastor: Father Marek Paczka, SDS Full Wheelchair Access
www.ctkparish.ca email: ctkparish@shaw.ca
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ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!
St. Peter
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St. John the Divine
9:15 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Traditional Service
Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925
Nursery Care & Jr. Church @ 9:15 am Sunday School, all ages @ 11:00 am
SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8am & 10am Worship
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www.stpeterscomox.ca
250-334-4331
PASTORS: Peter Rabey & Randy Dyck
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2963 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay (across from Arden Elementary) 250-334-3432 www.courtenaybaptist.com
579 - 5th Street, Courtenay
Sunday Worship • 8AM & 10AM Book of Common Prayer (Canada, 1962)
CHURCH SCHOOL 10AM
RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH
Sunday Celebration 10:30 am Hosting CV School of Supernatural Ministry (Bethel DVD Curriculum) Sept 11 to Dec 10 Sunday Evening 6:30 to 9 pm Call 250-337-8011 for more info
2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)
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