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One lane closed on Fifth Street Bridge during repair work “It’s going to be fairly tight when we cut the bridge to one lane of traffic only … we didn’t want to do overnight work or latenight work because of the residents nearby,” Lagan explained.

The City worked with McElhanney Engineering and MainRenée Andor road South Island Contracting Record Staff to develop a traffic management Due to much-needed structur- plan to minimize the disruption al upgrades on the Fifth Street to the public during the project.

Bridge, traffic will be disrupted City staff also spoke to other for three to four weeks, with the interested parties like emerfirst taste for drivers starting gency vehicle operators and the Wednesday.

Downtown Courtenay Business Much of the $250,000 structur- Improvement Association. al upgrade job will happen underPedestrians and cyclists will neath the bridge but the work on still be able to use the bridge. the bridge deck H o w e v e r, means traffic will cyclists will be one-way only, It’s going to be fairly be directed according to City onto the sidetight when we cut the director of operawalk of the tional services bridge to one lane of trafbridge, rather Kevin Lagan. fic only … we didn’t want than using the A bit of prelim- to do overnight work or deck. inary deck work C r e w s is scheduled Aug. late-night work because of will replace 15 between 9 and the residents nearby. deck expan11 a.m., but the joints Kevin Lagan sion bulk of the trafand apply a fic disruption will corrosion-rehappen starting sistant coating to the underside about Aug. 20. During the deck of the bridge. The project will work, traffic will become one way also replace damaged concrete, only. increase the skid resistance by “We will allow traffic wanting roughening the existing surface, to come into town and not go and seal the bridge deck. back over the bridge between the All work is expected to wrap up hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and by the week of Sept. 10. that is to ensure that we continue This work does not include to feed traffic toward the west of repainting the bridge because the the city and not the east,” Lagan City is awaiting word on a $1.75told Courtenay council Tuesday, million grant application it sent adding the deck work is expected in the Province for recoating of to take three to four weeks to the bridge. complete.

However, this structural work Motorists travelling east across will prepare the bridge for repaintthe Courtenay River can use the ing, and when that’s finished the 17th Street Bridge between these life of the bridge will be extended hours, and all motorists are urged 20 to 50 years from now. to use the 17th Street Bridge According to Lagan, 20,000 to whenever possible during these 25,000 vehicles use the bridge hours. each day. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Comox Valley Aquatic Club Sharks paired up with swimmers from the Campbell River Killer Whales to compete as the North Island Predators at the Canadian Age Group National Swimming Championships, held July 25-30 in Calgary.

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GOING FOR GOLD Cam Levins of Black Creek finished 11th in the 10,000m run at the Olympics. He races in the 5,000m final Saturday at 11:30 a.m. PDT. Geoff Kabush of Courtenay competes Sunday in cross-country mountain biking at 5:30 a.m. PDT. More on Levins on page B9.

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Concerned about asbestos Renée Andor Record Staff

Crews have started to demolish an eyesore building off Cumberland Road, but signs stating the site contains asbestos has a neighbouring business owner concerned.

The site where Just’n Tyme Greenhouse and Hydroponic Supply store once sat at 1094

MacKenzie Ave. — which is off Cumberland Road where Buckerfield’s previously was — has been filled with debris and old product since the building was destroyed by fire last September.

Crews started work to clean up the site Tuesday, but Community Thrift Store owner Carol Marlow became concerned when she saw signs go up stating the site conSee CITY, page A2

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tains the dangerous substance, as her business is directly across MacKenzie Avenue from it.

“This building’s been sitting for a year, they’ve never mentioned asbestos until they started talking about taking it down, and those signs that say asbestos never went up until two days ago,” Marlow said Wednesday as she looked over at workers in hazmat suits clearing the site. “I think that the City should have known, and they shouldn’t have left it sitting like that if there was a danger.”

Acting Courtenay Mayor Bill Anglin pointed out after the fire there was a lengthy fire investigation, and after that was over, the City tried to get the Nanaimo-based owner to clean the site up — to no avail.

THE WARNING SIGN is up at the former Just ‘n Tyme Greenhouse and Hydroponic Supply store.

PHOTO BY RENÉE ANDOR Council declared the site a nuisance in May and gave the owner six weeks (expiring June 30) to clean up the mess.

The job went to public tender as soon as the deadline passed and J.R. Edgett Excavating was awarded the just over $100,000

contract.

But before the contract was awarded, on July 12, the site was inspected for hazardous material so that contractors could properly prepare for the work.

“The plan was in place before they started the process to

make sure that any hazardous materials were identified,” said Anglin. “The primary components, certainly that was in there, was asbestos and lead paint, both of which there’s mediation already in place to minimize any impact.”

Meanwhile, Marlow, who has 12 employees, had three take time off for lung-related health issues over the winter.

“I have one that hasn’t been back in about seven months for breathing issues, which she originally did have some breathing issues, but she’s never gone down like this; she hasn’t been able to come back,” explained Marlow. “I’ve got another lady that has to go to the doctor and has to get a scan in September, like in her chest because she has some sort of rattle. And another one that was down for about a week

with lung issues.

“It might not have anything to do with it (asbestos in the building) but these people don’t normally get sick.”

The doors to the warehouse area of her business are kept open due to dust from items brought in, and the warehouse sits smack dab across from the part of the dilapidated part of the building flagged for asbestos.

Her partner Steen Kristensen added the close proximity to the

site, especially during winter storms concerned him.

According to Anglin, dialogue with WorkSafeBC has been ongoing since the City became involved in matter. He added WorkSafeBC could speak further to whether site poses a danger to passersby, but as far as he knows there is no danger. As for how long remediation will take, Anglin said it will be done as quickly as possible. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Housing bids welcomed Scott Stanfield

so, is that we want to use this money to house homeless people,” Grant, a former At its first meeting Tues- board member of the Dawn day, a select committee con- to Dawn: Action on Homesisting of three members of lessness Society, said in an the Comox Valley Region- interview. “We don’t want to al District board directed fund any more studies.

“We made it quite clear staff to draft a Request for Proposal that seeks a sub- to staff that there was to sidized, scattered housing be none of this money used approach with supports for for administrative purposes within the regional district. homeless individuals.

The committee includes We want every single penny Comox director Tom Grant of this to go to helping the homeless — who was people in the declared chair Comox Valley.

— Courtenay We want “We recogdirector Starr nize that it’s Winchester and every single a one-shot, Area C repre- penny of this to windfall deal. sentative/CVRD go to helping the There’s not board chair homeless people enough money Edwin Grieve.

The group is in the Comox Val- there to fund any sticks and tasked with dis- ley. bursing funds Tom Grant mortar.”

Grant notes from a one-time the Mental $300,000 grant from the Vancouver Island Health Association of CanHealth Authority to address ada is pushing the idea of homeless issues and to sup- scattered housing, a model he says has been used sucport healthy communities.

They are to focus on cessfully.

A barrier to housing in homelessness and the Housing First model, the Comox Valley is a $375 which advocates housing shelter allowance, which combined with supportive Grant said cannot rent anytreatment services in terms thing.

He suggests the VIHA of health, substance abuse, education and employment. money could at least subThe idea is to provide hous- sidize a homeless person’s ing in apartments scattered rent for a certain amount throughout a community of time.

“And hopefully with supto foster a sense of home and to expedite a person’s ports they will be back on reintegration into the com- their feet and become productive members of socimunity.

“The thought of the com- ety,” Grant said.

“We’re not going to do mittee is, and will remain Record Staff

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direct subsidies. We’re going to turn this money over to whatever organizations respond to our RFP and we find meet the criteria of what the motion was.”

At Tuesday’s meeting, Grant said people are better equipped to connect with the system if they live in a house as opposed to a tent.

“I’ve seen it so many times with people we’ve helped over the years, and just how much their lives are changed when they can go home at night and lock their door and they’re safe and secure and not worried about getting beaten up or robbed.”

Once the basics are in place, people can start thinking about identification, medical cards and proper medication, he added.

Of the $300,000, the board last week approved $20,000 to the Wachiay Friendship Centre for a youth suicide prevention program in partnership with the school district.

Dawn to Dawn will receive $6,000 to develop yearround recreation programs.

Another $100,000 will accompany property at the 800 block of Cliffe Avenue that is targeted for emergency shelter and supportive housing, contingent on acceptance by the City of Courtenay.

The CVRD committee of the whole meets Tuesday.

MAKING A SPLASH Throwing yourself into the Puntledge River is a popular Comox Valley pastime when the mercury climbs above a certain point.

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Fast food drive-thru at Home Depot one step closer Renée Andor Record Staff

The under-used parking lot at the Courtenay Home Depot could be the new home of a drive-thru restaurant and retail complex.

Courtenay council unanimously passed the zoning amendment bylaw — which would allow the subdivision of the Home Depot property at 388 Lerwick Rd. — through to the

public hearing stage Tuesday.

The public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. at City Hall at 830 Cliffe Ave. The current Home Depot lot would be turned into three lots with two new smaller lots using part of the existing parking lot that borders Lerwick Road at the intersection of Lerwick and Ryan roads.

Abbarch Architecture Inc.’s Jason Hess spoke to

council as a delegation on behalf of the applicant, and he noted the restaurant tenant would be a fastfood business, though he couldn’t say what would go in the retail complex.

“I’m not sure of any specific tenants or the nature of the business but obviously it will be a fast-food tenant of some sort that will have a drive-thru,” he said.

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Hess also noted the design team paid special attention to landscaping buffers between the site and Ryan and Lerwick roads, especially to provide screening from the drivethru lanes.

Traffic circulation was also looked at closely and a traffic study indicated the entrances to the existing site would remain the same. Pedestrian orientation and loading issues were also addressed.

The staff report also noted the applicant offered a blanket statutory right of way over the Home Depot property — which would allow for a secondary emergency vehicle access for the fire hall if the pri-

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Acting Mayor Bill Anglin called the proposal a classic example of trying to improve the current situation.

“They’re basically taking a parking lot that’s being under-utilized and using it, so I think it’s certainly within the spirit of what we’re trying to do in terms of using some level of infill, some level of ground fill development,” said Anglin. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Women builders working out‘wonky’ wrinkles ees. She noted Coastal Community Credit Union and Crown Isle Resort and Golf Course both have large teams and these groups have a blast when they’re doing their fundraising activities.

“And that’s what it’s about, you know, not only are we out there doing something good, paying it forward and giving our time, but we want to have fun doing it,” said Sacht.

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Model house being raffled to raise funds for building Renée Andor Record Staff

Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North’s Women Build team just launched a new fundraising initiative — and it’s a ‘wonky’ one.

Some members of the Comox Valley women-only team built a children’s playhouse to raffle off, which it very aptly dubbed Wonky House.

“It’s called a Wonky House because every wall, window, roof, everything is off-kilter on purpose,” explained Women Build coordinator Cristi Sacht with a grin, adding Habitat for Humanity VIN’s build co-ordinator Peter Sanderson gave the women a hand because they didn’t have building experience.

“It was a nightmare to try to build because nothing’s square and so we literally were flying by the seat of our pants and of course, none of us have technically built anything, so it was a really great exercise for us to kind of get in there, use the tools.”

The carpentry practice will come in handy because not only are these women responsible for raising $100,000, but they are also responsible for building half of one of three duplexes in Habitat for Humanity VIN’s housing project to help local families obtain their own homes.

The Wonky House is not gender specific, and features strange angles with the windows, walls and roofline set askew.

Local artist Kelly Sart painted butterflies, flowers and bees on the walls on the inside with a chalkboard paint blue sky background so kids can draw on the walls with chalk.

construction on the home on Sept. 10. The building will be completed to lock-up stage, with more fundraising over the winter. Completion of the interior is estimated to happen in the spring.

The Women Build team is Habitat for Humanity’s first all women team in B.C. For more information, or to start a team. contact Cristi Sacht at cristi@elementalenergyadvisors.ca. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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PHOTO BY COURTNEY POZZOLO Raffle tickets for the house are a minimum $5 donation and people can check out the house at various community events around the Valley.

So far, the house has been to Market Days, the Classic Cruisers car club’s annual Graffiti Bash, and most recently, Nautical Days.

According to Sacht, the tickets will be available until the Women Build team dedicates its house to the new homeowner, which will likely be Mother’s Day. Five sub-teams of women have signed up for the Women Build team, and about $22,000 has been raised so far.

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Sacht said the teams are doing well, but she would like to see a total of 10 teams on board with a total of 200 women.

Teams should be about 10 or more women, but some are bigger; right now about 100 women are involved in the project, and Sacht wants to get that number to 200.

She’s looking for women from Campbell River to participate because Habitat for Humanity VIN also serves that area.

She’s also looking for more corporate teams to take part in the project, which she called a phenomenal team-building activity for a business’ employ-

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Vet, environmental activist earns Jubilee Medal than 50 peaks and small lakes in Strathcona Provincial Park, often for departed Valley veterans of the first and second world wars.

A lake in Strathcona Park is named in her honour.

Masters was an administrative sergeant in London, England during the Second World War. Not surpris-

Ruth Masters tireless social and ecological activist in Comox Valley Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Longtime Comox Valley conservationist Ruth Masters received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for her lifetime contribution to the community in a presentation last week by Comox Valley Regional District chair Edwin Grieve.

Born and raised in the Valley, Masters is a local legend who has worked tirelessly to protect wildlife and the environment.

Her activism dates back to the 1950s when the fight was on to stop the damming of Buttle Lake in Strathcona Park.

She has since been at the forefront of nearly every environmental action in B.C. Countless politicians, councils and companies have received typed letters from her.

Locally, Masters has been involved with creation and preservation efforts for MacDonald Wood Park, Willemar Bluffs, Mack Laing Nature Park and the Comox estuary. She was twice named Comox Valley Citizen of the Year.

She is responsible for the naming of more

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ingly, she is a regular at Remembrance Day services.

Masters gave 18 acres bordering the Puntledge River to the regional district as a greenway and wildlife sanctuary. The value of this property in 2004 was estimated to be at least $1.5 million. With this donation, wildlife continue to wander

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From the office of the Governor General, commemorative diamond jubilee medals were created to mark celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The medals honour significant contributions and achievements

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NO DUCTS… NO PROBLEM RUTH MASTERS RECEIVES the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal from CVRD board chair Edwin Grieve.

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BEATING THE HEAT Stotan Falls is a popular summertime destination once the temperatures PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD start to climb.

Living conditions worsening Scott Stanfield

denizens considers the inspection a farce.

“There was no note A former landlord they could see that at Chapman Cabins there was going to be says living conditions a demand for change to the quality of life down have worsthere,” said ened and Reilly, 80, then some They lack, a retired since he s c h o o l owned the I’m sure, in just t e a c h e r. property at about every case “They lack, Headquar- adequate hot I’m sure, in ters Road just about next door water, electrical every case to Maple power for heatPool camp- ing and lighting. a d e q u a t e water, ground.

Some of the con- hot electrical James power for Reilly sold struction that’s the prop- been put up there h e a t i n g and lighterty about is an abominaing. Some six years ago but tion of desolation. of the construction still lives at the far James Reilly that’s been put up side of the there is an 1.75-acre property. He said the abomination of desolasite contains four small tion.”

He suggests City cabins but figures there are six or eight ille- officials are considergal suites. His former ing the site as a “sub“principle dwelling” stitute for the homeless had belonged to the shelter that you refuse Chapmans, hence the to build. name by which they are still known.

While on “pretty good terms” with Chapman residents, he says he is “somewhat standoffish.”

Recently, Reilly noticed police and City vehicles at the premises. He said one of the Record Staff

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Reilly wants to know what police, city and fire officials found dur-

ing their visit.

John Ward, the city’s director of legislative services, confirmed police and building officials attended.

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Sustainable key to your home Have you ever considered learning how to build your own sustainable dream home?

A newly formed group, BC Alternative Housing Society, will hold the first of a series of workshops to teach you how for $35, or $45 for a couple. The first one will be held in Courtenay this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to finish.

“There are many examples of truly alternative, sustainable and potentially affordable ways to build your home, such as stackwall, Earthships, cob and straw bale. Our workshop will be starting simple, with a small wall made from stackwall,” says Richard Drake, BCHS president.

Stackwall typically consists of stacking lengths of cordwood for walls, similar to a wood pile joined by mortar.

What makes this type of house sustainable and affordable is the wood — usually cedar — can often be found for free, and can be assembled by a novice.

It is strong and replaces the many layers of a conventional home.

“The buzzwords of green and affordable homes have gained a lot of popularity in recent times,” Drake said. “However, the examples are few and far between here in the Valley, and few in B.C. BCHS’ mandate is to both teach people how to build their own homes using relatively simple techniques, and to radically reduce the ecological footprint,” Drake said.

The workshop will be hands on where participants do the building. This will include log preparation, foundation layout and assembly of the wall.

Workshops will be fun and sociable. Stackwall lends itself to incorporating all kinds of designs, so you can be as creative as you want.

For more information contact Ed Wishart at 250-218-4098 or Drake at 250-898-4713, or email althousing@live. ca.

— B.C. Alternative Housing Society

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The application for tenure stretches between Royston and Union Bay.

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Play golf, help the college The Old House Village Hotel and Spa, organizer and title sponsor of the fourth annual Mayors’ Charity Golf Classic, reminds golfers and businesses to participate.

The Sept. 7 tournament has raised more than $90,000 to date for local charities.

This year, the goal is $40,000.

The primary recipient this year is North Island College with a target to raise $15,000.

This money will finalize a commitment to exceed $50,000 for the NIC foundation.

Other recipients are Boomers Legacy fund, the Young Professionals of Comox Valley, the Comox Valley Food Bank and the Salvation Army.

The tournament is unique in that there is

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Length: 42-week certificate Location: Campbell River Tuition: $2,635 approx + fees/books/supplies AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUNDATION Secure your seat in the automotive service industry and master sought-after skills, including brakes, steering, suspensions , wheel alignment, electronic systems, and more. Earn apprenticeship training credit toward your Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

Length: 30-week certificate Location: Campbell River, Port Alberni Tuition: $2,050 approx + fees/books/supplies

Become an entry level carpenter This summer, Carihi students in NIC’s Carpentry Foundation program constructed a new two-storey work space for plumbing foundation and apprenticeship students coming to NIC’s Comox Valley campus. NIC offers a full range of Carpentry Foundation and Apprenticeship Training in Courtenay. Find out more: call 250-334-5000.

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PLUMBING TRADES NOW IN COURTENAY

Apprenticeship and foundation programs available in the Comox Valley North Island College is moving its plumbing programs to the Comox Valley this year, bringing it closer to the majority of students in the program.

“Now we can better serve plumbing apprentices and businesses across the entire North Island,” said NIC’s Dean of Trades and Technology Don Gillingham.

NIC first offered its 26-week Plumbing and Piping Foundation program in the Valley when the Trades Training Centre opened in February 2011.

Now, it plans to build on its success, moving all four levels of Plumbing Apprenticeship training south.

Plumbing is considered one of the most

DID YOU KNOW.... stable and well-paid building trades.

The 2009 BC Wage and Salary Survey recorded average starting wages in the industry at just under $20 per hour. The most frequent industry wage for certified plumbers was $27.92 per hour.

As the only industry-approved plumbing programs north of Victoria, NIC expects the relocated programs to allow apprentices from Nanaimo to Port Hardy more opportunities to advance their skills.

In Campbell River, NIC will make more room for its Electronics Core and Industrial Automation programs this year. It also offers 15 other technical, trades, and apprenticeship programs and a full suite of university transfer courses, health, community care, and business programs in Campbell River.

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EVENTS & KEY DATES Aug 13

Comox Valley Bookstore open regular hours Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm.

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University Studies 101: Get Ready

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS*

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Labour Day, college closed.

Total job openings represent both new development and replacement workers needed to fill positions vacated by an aging workforce between 2010 and 2020.

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Orientation Day, 9 am to 4 pm in the Comox Valley, 8:45 am to 1 pm in Campbell River. No classes. Program introductions, campus tours, free bbq lunch, and more.

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Classes begin for Fall 2012 term.

Students entering Plumbing and Piping this September learn hands-on skills and theory needed to start working in the plumbing, piping, steam fitting, sprinkler fitting, and gas fitting trades.

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Now we can we can better serve plumbing apprentices & businesses across the entire North Island,” Don Gillingham, Dean of Trades & Technology.

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Discover study habits vital to your success in a 12-hour course Mon-Thu, 9 am to noon in the Comox Valley, 1 to 4 pm in Campbell River.

Call 1-800-715-0914 to register.

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Family day at the market As the bounty continues to come in off the fields, the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market invites you to celebrate the Valley’s harvest with Family Day this Saturday to honour the connection between the farmers market family and yours.

Historically, the market has always been a social and economic hub, and the centre of urban and rural relations. In the 1800s and 1900s the farmers’ market served as a food source and focal point for interaction between urban and rural dwellers.

But over the past 50 years the relationship between the food producer/grower and the consumer has become quite distant as transportation routes improved and costs dropped. These days, food travels on average 1,300 kilometres and changes hands six times before it is consumed. That distance and unrealistically low prices strain food systems and the environment.

As farmers’ markets increase in popularity, the benefits to farmers and consumers are

clear. Markets provide producers with an opportunity to retain valuable profits that would otherwise accrue to wholesalers, distributors and retailers who handle the bulk of the world’s food supply.

That income is generally reinvested in the community, in the farm itself allowing for more product to be offered, or in feed and supplies in the community.

The social interaction between buyers and sellers is a key ingredient in farmers’ markets. Bonds develop between sellers and buyers through these social interactions based not only on commerce but interpersonal relationships.

Both sides benefit from shared knowledge — the consumer of growing practices and the producer of consumer preferences.

With 20 years in operation, the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market has seen first-hand the benefits these relationships create in the community. This weekend marks the beginning of a series of events to celebrate and measure this value.

Family Day will

Take some steps to help animals in your community.

Registration is open for the 2012 Scotiabank and BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk, held each September to raise funds for abused, injured, neglected and homeless animals. This year, participants in 34 B.C. communities will walk to raise $1 million to help our province’s most vulnerable animals.

The walk in Comox is at Marina Park Sept.

9. Registration is $25.

There will be entertainment and activities including community booths with games and draws, agility and flyball demonstrations, musical sits, a best of contest and Carnival for a Cause.

Visit spca.bc.ca/walk to register.

Participants 17 and under register for free and are entered to win a Playstation Vita Console.

“This is the largest single event supporting animals in B.C.,” says Farrah Rooney, manager of fundraising events at the BC SPCA. Participants are invited to join as an individual or as part of a team. Prizes to be won by top fundraisers include an Okanagan trip, an Xbox Kinect bundle and a group gift basket valued at $1,000.

For every $100 participants raise before Sept. 8 they will receive one entry for a new iPad.

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include the Comox Valley BeeKeepers’ Association and their demonstration hives, the Taoist Tai Chi Society with an introduction to the benefits of tai chi, and a local capoeira demonstration along with the second annual Farm Cycle Tour all set to the sweet songs of Esther Hutton.

For more information, check www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket. com and follow the market on Facebook.

— Comox Valley Farmers’ Market

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Pleasure with leisure the finest of West Coast lifestyles.

Lister says Rainforest Outdoor Living, which opened in late June, is “all about outdoors and fun. Our Caitlin McKinnon focus is on encouraging people to be outside Record Staff and enjoy the leisure After a brief hia- equipment they have.”

The concept aligns tus, longtime resident Graeme Lister has with Lister’s own hobreturned to the Comox bies and interests.

“I’m a very outValley.

Lister says he and doorsy person,” Lister his family are “really says, “and living in the excited to be here,” and Valley there’s so much he is “looking forward to do. The weather is to seeing clients both great all year around old and new” at his — we don’t really get recently opened busi- bad winters.”

Fueled by his enthuness — Rainforest Outsiasm for the outdoors, door Living.

Having served local Lister aims to ensure shoppers until 2006 patrons have full access as owner of Comox to the leisure equipment they Fireplace require and Patio, Lister is My wife and to “relax and enjoy a famillife” on iar face I both grew up the West a m o n g s t here and graduComox Val- ated from Vanier. Coast. He also strives ley resiWe raised our to keep dents. In 1994, List- kids here and are c u s t o m er took over really happy to be ers “smiling right an exist- back. through ing fireGraeme Lister the seaplace store, sons by renamed “making a it Comox Fireplace and Patio, big deal of providing a and gradually “built it high level of customer up from a small, two- service.”

Part of fulfilling that man operation.”

During the 12 years goal involves providing Lister owned the busi- customers with easyness, Comox Fireplace to-use products, like and Patio evolved into Silk Balance, a recentan exceptionally suc- ly-introduced line of cessful establishment, water care for hot tubs making $2.8 million in and spas.

Rainforest Outdoor sales its final year in Living regularly tests business.

After selling Comox and treats water for Fireplace and Patio, customers trying to Lister and his fam- maintain water qualily relocated to Vernon; ity in their hot tubs but Lister admits they and spas, and knows “missed the Valley the firsthand that the chemistry behind whole time.

“My wife and I both these processes can grew up here and grad- confuse clients. Thus, uated from Vanier,” he the retailer suggests explains. “We raised Silk Balance to clients, our kids here and are a line of natural water really happy to be care that Lister says “makes it easy for the back.”

To make the move customer” by “minihome feasible, Lister mizing the amount of decided to launch a chemicals you have to new business venture use.”

Several clients have focused on “providing people with pleasure already converted from conventional water and leisure.”

Thus he created chemistry products, Rainforest Outdoor and Lister predicts Living, an innovative many more spa and hot new retailer catering tub owners will soon to the “fun side of life.” follow suit.

In addition to proCarrying an array of quality products — viding water chemistry including hot tubs services, Lister says from Dimension One Rainforest Oudoor LivSpas, Bioguard water ing is also “working in chemicals, barbecues conjunction with the from Jackson Grills, Pumphouse” (located fine patio furniture, and even paddleboards – Rainforest Outdoor Living helps customers meet all their backyard needs so they can lead

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Lister says that although Rainforest Outdoor Living has “opened very quietly,” the store is “very wellstocked and rapidly building a customer base” now that clients are recognizing this newest addition to the Comox Valley’s retail scene.

Rainforest Outdoor Living is at 3241 Puntledge Rd. in Courtenay. They can be contacted at 250-8717887. There’s more information at www. rainforestoutdoor.ca or their Facebook page.

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Zimmer bringing something new to the Valley RENÉE ANDOR Record Staff Prime Chophouse and Wine Bar executive chef Jason Zimmer is excited to fill an empty niche in the food options of the Comox Valley.

That niche is a menu with a focus on top-of-theline steaks. And although Zimmer said he’s eaten at a number of local restaurants since he moved here this spring, and thought the food was excellent, he saw a lack of steakhouse-style establishments.

“I wanted to be part of this because I knew that the Valley needed it,” said Zimmer as he explained why he took the position after he took some time off as a chef at the West Coast Tap House Gastro Pub and Lounge Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway hotel.

“I just noticed there was a hole, that I want to be part of this because this can do very, very well here. And then that just excited me because I love to succeed. Who doesn’t want to succeed right? And being part of something from the beginning — is awesome.”

But Zimmer pointed out the new restaurant and bar — which opens Friday, Aug. 10 — features much more than Certified Angus Beef, including pizza, pasta, seafood, tapas and an assortment of appetizers.

In fact, the menu has about 60 items including all the cuts

THE PRIME CHOPHOUSE AND WINE BAR Executive chef Jason Zimmer cooks a Certified Angus Beef steak. The new restaurant and wine bar opens Aug. 10. It is located at 1089 Braidwood Rd. in Courtenay, which is visible from Ryan Road.

PHOTO BY RENÉE ANDOR of beef, and a wide variety of dishes which suits Zimmer just fine since he noted he is always up for trying new things and learning new cooking styles.

“I haven’t always been great at everything so what I’ve done is, I’m not too proud

to admit it, I’m just like, I’m going to get somebody to show me how to do it, and somebody that knows how to do it right, you know, true to the traditional way,” explained Zimmer.

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He noted one weekend he created a traditional East Indian wedding dinner for 550 guests during a wedding at the hotel.

“I wasn’t an expert at Indian food so I literally asked the bride and the groom if they would bring their parents to me and show what they would do,” said Zimmer, noting he worked from midnight until 7 a.m. one morning making 7,000 pakoras, and he “knocked it out of the park.”

The following weekend he catered a 200-person Buddhist wedding, which created a vegan menu with no strong flavours.

The weekend after that he catered a 400-person Japanese wedding with traditional Japanese dishes.

Zimmer noted his 20 years of experience in the service industry has been varied; he has been a chef, but he has also managed the front end of restaurants and pubs — sometimes running the kitchen and the front of house at the same time — and he even ran a nightclub for some time.

Thus, he has experience hearing what patrons want directly from them during his time in the front, and he also knows how to physically create what they want as a

bread. chef in the back.

Although Zimmer had “I like to think, for the most trouble trying to put a finger part, I sort of have my finger on a signature dish for the on the proverbial pulse of restaurant — because he what people want or what said they’re all so different — people expect,” explained he noted the Tomahawk Steak Zimmer. is pretty special.

A unique and quality food This nearly 18-inch bone experience is what Zimmer is going for at Prime Chophouse rib-eye steak, which is nearly four pounds, must be ordered and Wine Bar. 72 hours in advance so it can He pointed out almost be shipped from Vancouver, everything is done in-house. and Zimmer For example, the pointed out Certified Angus I like to think, for there’s nothing Beef comes to the most part, I sort of like this steak the restaurant in around. primal cuts, which have my finger on the “It’s just have already been proverbial pulse of what people want or what this big aged 28 days. awesomeness.

Once it arrives, people expect it’s hung in-house JASON ZIMMER But it’s not about can you for a further eight eat it, it’s about days before it’s just how awesome it is and hand-cut into serving size the flavour around that bone,” pieces by kitchen staff. said Zimmer. “I think it’s one One thing that’s not made of those things that, you in-house is the buns that will know, you might get for your be served, but Zimmer went husband’s birthday.” down to Grains Bakery and Although Zimmer noted kept testing new recipes he doesn’t like using the with the baker to ensure the word passionate to describe restaurant’s signature bun is himself, his love for what he just the way Zimmer wanted. does is obvious.

He also went to the “I just look at it as more Butcher’s Block with all of his like I’m really good at it, spices to create the perfect and when I’m doing things elk sausage with a butcher I’m really good at I feel there. That elk sausage will awesome,” he said. “If you’re be served as a dish in itself with fermented beer mustard, really good at something it feels good to do it.” and it will be served with Prime Chophouse and the Farmer’s Daughter dish, Wine Bar is located at 1089 which features elk sausage Braidwood Rd. and is visible and chicken, with fresh from Ryan Road. lemon and capers in lemon wine butter, with fresh baked writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Turkey vultures get spitting mad at predators There are many reasons why wildlife is admitted to MARS. This year, many of our patients have been admitted due to impacts with a variety of vehicles. We have seen many fawns, eagles, songbirds to name a few that have perished or been badly injured as they attempted to cross a road.

The latest victim is not a common visitor to MARS, but is a very interesting bird.

Long perceived as disgusting, ugly birds, turkey vultures are actually incredibly fascinating creatures with some unusual features and habits. Their Latin name, Cathartes Aura, means purifier and the Cherokee Indian tribe called them the peace eagle due to their nonaggressive behaviour.

For years these birds were classified as raptors, but extensive studies of their habits, anatomy and DNA proved them to be related to the stork family. They certainly lack many raptor features.

They do have talons but they have weak, flat feet which are not designed for grasping; beaks are short and not powerful or sharp enough to kill prey.

Unlike eagles they do not rely on their eyesight to locate prey, rather they detect prey by smell. The part of the brain that processes smell is larger than any other avian or mammal species and they can detect the gasses produced by rotting carrion.

Large dark brown birds that are often mistaken for bald eagles, turkey vultures have a wing span of 170-183 centimetres and can weigh between 850 grams to 2.2 kilos.

Often seen in groups, turkey vultures use the thermal currents to soar together, they carry their wings in a distinct V-shape but seldom flap their wings, they just turn to gain altitude.

Up close there is little doubt which is the vulture as these birds have featherless, red wrinkled heads, (juvenile heads are dark grey or black). Instead of a curved yellow beak the vulture’s is ivory with a single large hole through the middle, which is their nostril.

This bald-headed modification is thought to have evolved to prevent “feather rot” due to their feeding habits,

TRUE TO ITS nature, this turkey vulture came to MARS after being hit by a garbage truck and somehow managing to flip over the truck and land inside. which require them to bury their heads inside a carcass; preening head feathers is not an easy task for any bird.

Scavengers by nature they are not known to kill their food. Animals and fish are their main diet but they also include vegetation.

Turkey vultures have a very smart but repulsive way of protecting themselves and their food from predators: if cornered they will regurgitate or projectile vomit over their food or intruder. Very few predators will be tempted to stick around to eat!

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to resort to these habits as a means of defence as unlike other birds they lack vocal organs and are only able to groan and hiss. Often accused of spreading disease these vultures are an important part of cleansing our ecosystems, especially in arid areas.

Their digestive systems are extremely efficient and their immune systems very sophisticated, which prevents them from contracting diseases or from passing on any disease through their feces. These birds can often be seen standing with their wings open,

which is a method of cooling down or drying off their feathers, it also bakes off any bacteria or parasites they make have.

Turkey vultures also have very efficient kidneys allowing them to store water; in very hot conditions they will actually defecate on their own legs, just like storks, which cools their body through

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During the breeding season turkey vultures do not build intricate nests, they lay their eggs on the ground in caves, crevices, animal burrows, hollow logs or even abandoned buildings, usually they produce two chicks.

Adult vultures have few predators. Often these birds are hit by cars as they dine on road kill, but the young fledgling birds are prone to attacks from eagles, owls, crows and ravens.

The unfortunate turkey vulture that came to MARS was hit by a garbage truck and somehow managed to flip up over the truck and land inside. Fortunately for the vulture, the truck had just been emptied, but not so great for MARS volunteer Reg, who had to climb in to retrieve the hissing vulture.

After an examination at Van Isle Vet Clinic it was confirmed that the vulture had a severely broken wing, which required lengthy surgery to insert pins into the wing bones.

To prevent the vulture from picking at the wound it was fitted with a “worry peg” to pick at instead of the dressings.

The vulture continues to have daily dressing changes to prevent infection and it still faces several more weeks of rehab. Our thanks to Van Isle and the other veterinar-

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••• Thanks to Elizabeth for her article on the fawns, we continue to admit late arrivals. To report injured or abandoned wildlife, please call 1-800-304-9968, for all other calls, 250-3372021.

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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In the Open Division, the competition was very close, with many races separated by mere 100ths of a second. The Dragon Flies from the Comox Valley came out on top with an accumulative time of 4.57.59, closely followed by the first Comox Valley youth team the Dragon Riders with a time of 4.58.22.

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Geraniums are hardy and ridiculously easy to grow Hardy geranium... there is a bullet-tough plant for you in the heat of high summer.

Do not confuse these with the zonal geraniums sold at many garden centres and box stores early in the season. While these ones are also reliably tough in full sun, technically, those annual geraniums are pelargoniums.

What do I like about the perennial hardy geraniums?

First: they are ridiculously easy to grow.

Second: they are disease and pest resistant.

They are also reported to be deer and rabbit proof too, but don’t quote me.

We are totally fenced for deer here so that theory has not been tested in our garden.

And the lone bunny who snuck under my fence did not last long enough for any conclusive results. A neighbourhood owl or hawk cut the test period short.

There is wonderful variation amongst the geranium species and cultivars. Heights range from four inches to almost three feet.

Some mound artfully to cover ground, some sprawl gracefully to fill in empty spaces and some stand proudly in the middle of the bed. All have palmate leaves, five-petaled flowers and a seed pod that looks like a miniature crane’s bill.

Flowers come in white, shades of pink, magenta, shades of blue, purple-black and striped. No yellows, oranges or reds though...until autumn when the leaves of some geranium species will change colour.

It is hard to pick a favourite but Geranium ‘Rozanne’ has to be near the top. Selected Perennial of the Year for 2008, it certainly has proven worthy of such designation in my garden.

OF ALL GERANIUMS, the Duchess of Dirt loves the ‘Rozanne.’

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LESLIE COX The blue-purple flowers with their white eye are spectacular and bloom time is incredibly long...two months and still counting. Geranium psilostemon with its magenta flowers and dark eye blooms just as long.

Not to be left off the favourite list is Geranium renardii.

This low-growing, mounding species is quite different with its wrinkly, velvety soft sage-green wrinkled. White flowers with purple veins and wedge-shaped petals appear from spring to mid-summer. The taller cultivar, Gerani-

um renardii ‘Philippe Vapelle’, has the signature renardii leaves and lovely bluish-purple flowers with dark veining.

Another favourite, Geranium pratense (meadow cranesbill) has deeply-divided leaves and saucershaped flowers in varying shades of blue depending on the cultivar. Whatever the shade of blue, they all have delicate pink veining and dark anthers.

There are quite a number of cultivars in this species. One favourite is G. p. ‘Midnight Reiter’. This one has rich, plum-purple leaves with splashes of green and violet-blue flowers in late spring and early summer.

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Their flowers are a little different...’Claridge Druce’ has deep pink flowers with dark veining. ‘Katherine Adele’ has pale creamy pink flowers with darker veining. Tolerant of sun or shade, these two-foot tall specimens are great additions to any landscape.

Space here does not allow me to do this wonderful genus full justice. Suffice to say that almost any one you plant in your garden is sure to bring you pleasure.

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Brave bakers compete at Bun Off On Aug. 11, the cinnamon bun makers of the Comox Valley (the bravest ones!) will enter into the first Bun Off. Rocky Mountain CafĂŠ and Cinn-sational (in the Driftwood Mall) are among those tying

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Confidence below average

Goal, strategy or tactic?

This is not a trick question nor is it a matter of semantics.

In the world of marketing there are clear distinctions between these three concepts.

This can also be clearly seen by referring to the basic definition of these words. So I will start there.

Definition of goal: An observable and measurable end result having one or more objectives to be achieved within a fixed timeframe.

Definition of strategy: A plan designed to bring about a desired outcome, such as achievement of a goal or solution to a problem.

Definition of tactic.

A skilful way of doing something or making something happen.

Actions carried out as part of a strategy in the pursuit of an overall goal.

The natural order of how these terms are applied to marketing is simple. First establish a goal, then develop a strategy and finally take the necessary steps or utilize the right tactics to achieve the goal.

Perhaps one of the best ways that I have seen used to explain these terms in plain language was comparing them to a war. After all, as it was pointed out, the words strategy and tactic have their roots in military jargon.

Here’s how it was basically presented …

Goal: Win the war.

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SMITH Strategy: Divide and conquer.

Tactics: Spies gather information.

Resistance members knock out communications.

Paratroopers secure airports. Armored divisions break through borders at numerous points of entry and divide opposing forces.

Smart missiles take out enemy headquarters. Overwhelming numbers of infantry invade.

When we analyze what has happened, we see that the strategy, divide and conquer, is an idea or a concept of how the goal can be achieved. A tactic, there can be more than one as the example illustrates, is an action taken to fulfill the strategy.

In business the goal might be to increase sales opportunities and the strategy would be to expand market penetration by focusing on untapped demographic groups.

The tactics to be employed might include print and radio advertising, special offers, website updates, a special app that potential customers can download and sponsorship of events that cater to the selected target group.

Remember a strategy is driven by the goal

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In a previous column the focus was on the importance of setting clear goals using the SMART method which bears repeating. Your goals should be Specific, Measurable, Action oriented, Realistic and Time sensitive. If your goal does not meet these criteria then you need to rethink your goal.

The next challenge is not to get hung up on which tactics to use. If you know who you want to reach and understand their characteristics, for example where they like to go, what they like to do and where they live then you will be able to

choose the right communications tool.

As a business you will have a number of goals that you want to achieve. It is important to have strategies and utilize tactics to reach your objective. But there is one more thing you have to remember and that is to ensure that whatever strategies and tactics you use should reflect who you are as a business and fit within an overall marketing and communications plan and not be a ‘one off’ effort.

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Business optimism in B.C. decreased in July to 60.5 per cent, down from 65.6 in June and 67.7 in May. The national average is 60.9.

Index levels between 65 and 75 generally indicate a growing economy.

B.C. fell to sixth place nationwide for business confidence, down from fifth place the previous month.

Saskatchewan and Alberta have traded top spot for the most optimistic provinces in Canada at 72 and 70.3 per cent respectively.

When reporting the state of their business, 33 per cent said Good.

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Is Big Brother watching?

Depending on which side of the fence you are on, automatic licence plate readers are either a step closer to a Big Brother society, or needed technology that police can use to nab car thieves and bad drivers.

Either way, B.C. Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham is right to try to shed light on how licence plate readers work, what data is collected and how it is used.

Victoria and Saanich police departments and the regional Integrated Road Safety Unit each use a high-tech, high-speed camera that can read thousands of plates per hour and match them against those from stolen and uninsured vehicles.

It can help identify people without valid licences or those who are prohibited from driving.

The RCMP administers and oversees the licence reader program.

All the data is stored on RCMP servers, hits and non-hits alike.

RCMP bosses indicate the program could be expanded to help police conducting serious crimes investigations.

Critics say the plate-scanning program has veered far outside its original mandate to efficiently find bad drivers, and is headed into mass population surveillance, or surveilling known activists.

This suggestion seems like conspiracy theory, but it is a fair question to ask how much surveillance people should be subjected to, what data is being collected and kept and how it’s being stored.

Hopefully, the B.C. privacy commissioner can offer suggestions to balance the tension between privacy rights and law enforcement.

But that investigation likely won’t be able to probe the most troubling aspect of the automatic licence plate reading program – the collection and storage by the RCMP of the locations and movements of innocent people going about their daily lives.

The federal privacy watchdog needs to investigate what the RCMP is doing with this data.

Police should have their tools, but civil rights shouldn’t be thrown under the bus.

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Can Canada is a winter nation, yet o our athletes’ medal haul is into double figures at the Summer Olympics. Good luck to Cam Levins and Geoff Kabush this weekend.

We applaud fiscal responsiblity, yet it would be a shame if proposed track resurfacing at Vanier Secondary is endangered due to cost factors.

Homeless solution complex Dear editor, There have been a few letters to the editor recently suggesting that the Maple Pool Campsite is the answer to homelessness in the Comox Valley.

With all due respect to the Lins, who have developed a real sense of community at Maple Pool, the style of housing they are able to offer is only one part of the spectrum of housing needed in our community.

Those of us who work on the front lines are well aware that the local homeless population consists of people with diverse needs — people with mental health issues and addictions, people who have a variety of disabilities, seniors, students, part-time workers who cannot afford rent, and women escaping abusive relationships. Some children attending local schools are homeless.

Meeting the needs of such a varied group requires a variety of housing solutions.

One solution is to meet the urgent need for a new emergency

shelter. While the Salvation Army has done a remarkable job at the existing shelter, they face many limitations including no wheelchair access, not enough beds for the current need (people needing the shelter are sometimes turned away), inadequate space for programming and services to help residents move on with their lives.

Every day the Comox Valley Transition Society sees the need for housing for women and their children who have experienced abuse and violence.

Our Lilli House shelter was over-full through much of the past month, with a number of women being accommodated in motels.

The Transition Society also hosts a Drop-in Lunch Program that is attended by up to 60 women each week. These women are homeless, at risk of homelessness and/or living in deep poverty. Many are seniors and many have disabilities.

Their housing needs are unique as they require both sup-

port and security from violence.

Housing solutions must include long-term housing that is secure and supportive for women and their children who are leaving Lilli House following the end of an abusive relationship, supportive housing for adults with a variety of physical, mental and developmental disabilities, and housing for seniors, students and others.

The Transition Society is in a position to move forward on housing for women and children but requires property on which to build.

Responding to the crisis of homelessness in our community will require a variety of responses. Many of the solutions are available, but it will take political will at all levels to make them a reality.

Our community has a proud history of responding to crisis; we can do this, too.

Anne Davis Editor’s note: Anne Davis is the program co-ordinator of the Comox Valley Transition Society.

Convicted killer‘needs our compassion’ Dear editor, On hearing last summer of the dreadful incident resulting in James Denton’s death, I felt sick to my stomach.

Here were two boys, their lives gone, changed forever. Over the year, I have continued to be unsettled by the deep grief of both boys’ families.

In last Friday’s Record, I saw the disturbing headline: Teen convicted of second-degree murder.

More disturbing, a phrase hitting me in the gut, were those words by Denton’s uncle, describing the teen as “a lying little murderer.”

What is the purpose of publishing these personal expres-

sions of grief?

What information or insight is to be gained by quoting the hateful words of a distraught family member?

That night of July 23, 2011, was a terrible night for the boys, their families, a community. Fear plus alcohol plus weapons equals tragedy.

The knife the boy carried was a stupid decision, and the two hits to James Denton the most unfortunate in both their lives.

That Judge Goepel did not perceive fear in the boy’s carrying a knife and even acting the aggressor is bewildering: It’s the little dogs that bite more than the big ones . . . because they are afraid.

That the judge did not deem the 16-year-old, whose brain is not fully developed until 25, immature goes against current understanding of brain development.

That boy is not “a lying little murderer;” he’s a person with thoughts, aspirations, and fears, just like James Denton was. He’s a boy who made a horrible mistake.

He’s a boy who needs our compassion, not our hatred. He and his family suffer, along with the Denton family.

The news media should not sensationalize and further contribute to their suffering.

Judy Johnson, Comox

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Time to restore Legion to proper place in parade Dear editor, Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for a little history lesson for the good citizens of the Town of Comox.

At the onset the Town in conjunction with the Legion started to celebrate Comox Day on an August weekend. Various activities took place throughout the town, starting with a parade and included dances at the Legion as well as the Lorne and the Elk hotels.

As well there were activities at Anderton Park throughout the day.

Because of its involvement and standing in the community the Legion was given the honour of leading the parade.

They had the flags and, as most were world war veterans, were entitled to that position.

For a number of years to follow they were enhanced by

a pipe band, which was supported by the Legion. As time went by it became easier for the members to stay in step by marching behind the band.

This was the protocol for a number of years and worked quite well. Some time thereafter the Monday became the holiday and these protocols continued, even when it was changed to Nautical Days.

For some apparent

Maple Pool needs help Dear editor, With reference to the letter â&#x20AC;&#x153;What about Maple Pool? Duh!â&#x20AC;?

(Record, July 25), like a number of others, I phoned the writer Summer Joy. People were asking her, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What can we do?â&#x20AC;?

Last fall, I met Jin Lin when we both became members of the Refugee Committee. Jin works hard to make the world a better place for others whether running the Maple Pool campsite, helping bring two Syrian refugee camp families to the Comox Valley or supporting immigrants through the multi-cultural association.

I also phoned Jin. What had come to mind for me was to form a Friends of Maple Pool advocacy group â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be necessary. There are already supporters who have put up the

website www.mapleliving.ca.

There are a number of short videos on the site so you can get the full story. What the Lins have achieved at Maple Pool is a sense of community and safety for 54 residents who could otherwise be homeless.

Whether you are one of those who resents the idea of the City spending your tax dollars on a needless lawsuit (More support for campsite, Record July 27) and/or one of the many, many humanitarians in the Comox Valley, please support the Lins and the residents of Maple Pool by going to www. mapleliving.ca/c/yoursupportplease.html and adding your name to the Public Support Declaration.

I envision the City dropping the demands to evict Maple Pool tenants (and other

reason it was then decided by organizers that the fire department should lead, as they may have had to

evolved, what with firefighters carrying flags, they have now become the prominent leaders of the parade.

I feel that this is, although well-intended, inherently wrong.

This year the parade marshall took an even more drastic move and put local politicians in front of the Legion as well as moved the pipe band way back in the parade.

The pipe band is by definition part of the colour party and

should be in close proximity to enhance the flag bearersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ability to march in step.

I think that it is time that we return to the spirit of the parade and have the Legion colour party return to the front of the parade.

I express my opinion as an individual member of our community and as one who held the position of Sergeant of Arms with the Legion for 11 years.

D.W. (Don) Davis, Comox

unfair demands) and instead using the monies (along with the regional district) to replicate the success at Maple Pool!

Zone for similar small communities in appropriate, private locations. As well as a roof over their heads, the homeless deserve to be valued members of a community.

There is value to our larger community, too, with lower policing and health-care costs.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go beyond the Maple Pool situation and finally put an end to homelessness in the Comox Valley. Please join me in this endeavour.

I have lots of fresh new ideas to share and expect to work in partnership with existing organizations. E-mail me at endhomelessnesscv@ yahoo.ca.

Bev Howden, Courtenay

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Worst-case scenarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dear editor, Re: The trial of the teen convicted of killing James Denton.

It takes a whole community to save a kid and a lot of work.

This is the worst-case scenario.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too bad for Courtenay and Campbell River.

DON DAVIS

respond to an emergency.

This seemed like a valid premise, but as much as I hold the great members of our fire department in high regard, this may not be necessary.

Procedure could be put in place that the band and Legion colour party could quickly step aside, should it become necessary. They have not responded to an emergency since this procedure was instituted.

As things have

Both towns and more have had victims of violence.

Everyone just thinks kids know who to trust and to deal with anger. Well, unfortunately they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

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What you don’t know about airbags can hurt you Worth your while to read your vehicle’s owner manual Out of sight, out of mind.

This is a phrase that we often use to describe something that is easily dismissed or not important unless it is not in our direct view.

The airbags in our vehicles definitely fall into this category, but this should not be the case. If they are ignored, they can hurt as much as they help during a collision.

If I were to place a bet on whether you had read the entire section in your vehicle’s owner’s manual about airbags I would bet that you haven’t. I make this guess based on

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Cosmetology licences nixed Five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: You get what you pay for.

It may seem like a tired cliché, but when it comes to the cosmetology industry, a lower price might not be the deal you are looking for. With little discussion in the legislature, as of Jan. 1, 2004, cosmetologists no longer needed to be licensed to practice.

“It’s been a nightmare,” said Trish Stauber, owner of Serenity Day Spa in Comox. “People don’t know just how dangerous it is out there right now.

“Seven years ago, a facial by an esthetician was a relaxing and wonderful experience.

It’s just not that simple anymore.”

Ten years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: The trophy was nearly as big as the winner in the 16th annual Bullhead Derby, held as part of Comox Nautical Days.

Two-and-a-halfyear-old Sebastian Deggan was carried to the stage at Comox Marina Park by his mother, and his toddler face was filled with uncertainty as he gazed at the crowd clapping for him while his mother accepted the keeper trophy. Deggan, visiting from Gabriola Island, caught a 22-centimetre-long bullhead – the longest of the derby – to earn the trophy.

Fifteen years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Searchers from CFB Comox began to unravel a 41-year-old mystery as they combed the wreckage of a jet fighter about 11 kilometres north of Whistler.

The CT-133 Silver Star vanished after it took off from CFB Comox on March 22,

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Twenty years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: A near tragedy at the Denman Island ferry slip sent a logging truck to the bottom and crippled ferry service Monday.

Driver Don Marling was heading across the loading ramp to the ferry at about 10:30 a.m. Monday when “all of a sudden all hell broke loose,” the driver told The Record.

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As the cab sank out of sight, Marling jumped onto the ends of logs projecting above the surface, then dove into the water to rescue his dog, Beau, who was trapped in the cab.

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ACCORDING TO FOUNDER Joe Smith, visitors to the Originals Only art shows “always comment on the wonderful setting, the relaxed atmosphere and that there’s enough room in the park that it never feels crowded.”

This annual art show features nothing but originals Paula Wild Record Arts

A spectacular view of Vancouver Island mountains, a refreshing breeze off Comox Harbour and 60 mini galleries of original art plus artists to talk to and yummy food; life doesn’t get much better than that.

It all happens at Marina Park in Comox this weekend (Aug. 11 and 12).

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, artists will exhibit original work in a variety of styles and mediums. Admission is free.

“This is the 10th anniversary of Originals Only,” says Joe Smith, participating artist and chair of the organizing committee. “That’s a significant achievement for us

as many events never make it beyond the second year of operation.”

Smith credits Originals Only’s success largely to the fact that it is organized by participating artists not a third-party organization.

“We have a number of artists who have been with the event since Day One,” he says. “They know what works and what doesn’t. That makes a huge difference. Other communities have tried to emulate Originals Only but without the personal involvement of the artists, it just didn’t work.”

Originals Only is unique in that the volunteer organization is completely self-sustaining.

“Some major supporters such

as the Town of Comox through the Recreation Centre and the Comox Valley Record have been with us since the beginning,” notes Smith.

“But we believe that art can — and must — survive on its own merits. Instead of grants and donations we support the event through the fees of participating artists. They’re all involved and have a vested interest in making the show work on all levels.”

The focus is on original fine art created by painters and sculptors from Vancouver Island, surrounding islands and Powell River.

“There’s a wide range of mediums and styles in traditional forms,” says Smith. “And everything is original, no reproductions.”

Unlike many art exhibits, Originals Only is open to student

and emerging artists, as well as professionals. To encourage this demographic, a reduced booth rate is available for students.

“It’s a great opportunity for young or new artists to learn from more experienced ones,” says Smith.

“We do jury the show,” Smith adds. “But the main criteria is how serious a person is about their art and showcasing it.”

For those that find traditional art galleries intimidating, Originals Only is a great way to experience a wide variety of art in a casual atmosphere. And the artists are present to talk about and explain their work.

“We get a lot of visitors over the two days,” says Smith. “Some people just like art and appreciate

being able to view so a large variety all in one place. Sometimes collectors find an artist they like and make an investment.

“And people always comment on the wonderful setting, the relaxed atmosphere and that there’s enough room in the park that it never feels crowded.”

If all that fresh air and art makes you hungry, the Never Bean Better Coffee Hut will offer a selection of breakfast fare including bacon and egg on a bun, muffins and other local baked goods. Later in the day, there will beef on a bun, veggie pot stickers, hot dogs and a selection of coffees and other refreshments.

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Stanford travels and performs Time Out at Ashberry Farm.

They return to the Comox with his fiancée Flower Fairy Valley for a performance Aug. (real name Shoshana Sadia) 15 at the Bridge Lounge in whom he met in Manchester Courtenay with special guests UK. Flower Fairy can usually Snareophobe.

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Photo finish won for second time by Martin Kaspers The winner of the Pearl Ellis Gallery’s Lens Award for the summer of 2012 is Englishman River, a photograph by Martin Kaspers.

This is Martin’s second straight year of winning the award.

Englishman River will be on display until this Sunday at 4 p.m. at the gallery along with all the other members’ photography.

The four runnersup are Fungus Frills

by Darrell Joan Tomkin, Tree Hugger by Steve Williamson, Fall, Bridges Road by John Simmons and Goose Spit North by Stephanie Good.

In addition to the winners of the Lens Award Show, visitors will be able to visit with the painters working on the Artists’ Patio in the front of the

gallery. This Saturday and Sunday, Dianne Devereux will work from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Judith Jancowski from 1 to 4.

For a complete schedule, check out the Gallery’s website at www. pearlellisgallery.com.

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This exhibition of metal work will run from Aug. 14 to 26. The gallery will be open to the public Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays from 1 to 4 and will be closed Mondays.

You can meet the artists Aug. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the show.

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They also include custom artwork meeting customer requirements.

Sandra and Walter Moses, owners/artists/artisans of Ablaze MetalArt & Design, started creating these beautiful art pieces in October 2006 in Courtenay and now reside just up the road in Campbell River.

Sandra uses her inspiration and inherent artistic ability to create and design the artwork that Walter continues to work his magic on.

With his over 40 years experience working with metals and his artistic ability, he completes the elegant works of art.

He makes each piece separately and through care and contemplation individually finishes the unique pieces of art.

There is a minimum of eight steps to complete the art pieces once Walter starts working with them, which then receive a high-quality protective coating, completing the distinctive finish on each piece.

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— Peal Ellis Gallery

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✰ ACOUSTIC JAM ✰ Every Sunday 5-9 pm • Hosted by Bruce & Judy Wing

THE ART OF Sandra and Walter Moses of Ablaze MetalArt & Design will be showcased at the Pearl Ellis Gallery from Aug. 14 to 26.

✰ ORIGINAL “AT BOB’S” SCHNITZEL ✰ Every Mon & Wed • Starts at $9.95

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they do custom work for individuals looking for one of a kind, exclusive pieces for which their motto stands.

Come to the gallery and see some of their newer pieces.

Further ways in which their art can be used is as garden accessories; security insets for windows and doors; insets for gates, fireplace screens, doors and windows screens; signage and logos for businesses to name only a few.

The Pearl Ellis Gallery is always a great place to visit and to shop for that unique new piece of art for one’s home, business or as a gift. The gallery also carries a good selection of art cards suitable for all occasions.

Members receive a 10-per-cent discount on purchases of art at the opening reception or meet and greet.

New memberships are

Laurie Tinkler School of Dance www.laurietinkler.com “Celebrating 30 Years of Dance in the Comox Valley”

FALL REGISTRATION August: Wed 15th, Thu 16th, Fri 17th 3:00 - 6:00 pm Saturday, August 18th 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Wednesday, Aug 15th Comox Marina Park Come out and join us for a funfilled night of family entertainment! For details, visit www.firstins.ca or check us out on Facebook!

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THE QUILT GARDEN is seen at left. At right is the the Gallery at Golden Ring Ranch.

Denman hosting art tour in 24 studios Did you know that Denman Island has more artists per capita than almost any other Canadian community?

Denman is a veritable artists’ enclave.

We’re proud of our artists on this little island, and we love the chance

to show off our talent.

This August, you’ll have a chance to see some of the talent we’re so proud of! Twentynine artists in 24 studios will open their doors to the public on Aug. 18 and 19 for the annual Denman Island Art Studio Tour.

The artist’s studio is the ultimate creative space, and the Studio Tour is your chance to peek into 24 unique studios. Witness the

creative process, and the beautiful, original creations of 29 unique creators.

Our tour this year is diverse and inclusive, featuring the spaces of established professional fine artists and craftspeople alongside young emerging artists and talented newcomers experimenting with unconventional media.

From sculpture, painting, photography, and ceramics, to col-

lage, jewelry, mixed media, and quilts, there is something to please every taste and persuasion.

The tour is free to the public! Pick up your map at the Arts Centre hub, or at the Denman Island General Store or at Abraxas B ooks, starting a week before the tour.

On last year’s tour, visitors were charmed by the magical experience of visiting Quilt Forest, which is, quite literally, a forest of quilts! Barb Mortell and Stacey Armstrong

Serendipity Jazz returning with guest bassist Al West NEWS Coming back Aug. 18 to Zocalo Café in Courtenay After a highly successful debut at Zocalo Café, when they played to a full house in March, Serendipity Jazz will return on Aug. 18.

Serendipity Jazz is vocalist Jacqueline Lambeth with Ken Newman on piano.

They are delighted to be joined this time by Al West on bass.

Al West is a respected, accomplished and versatile bass player who has played in countless ensembles and house bands in musical theatre productions throughout the Valley, most recently in Les Miserables.

The evening’s entertainment Aug. 18 will include many jazz standards from the 1920s through 1940s featuring well-loved composers Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and Duke Ellington to name a few. There

will be some fun surprises as well as songs made popular by Ella Fitzgerald and Judy Garland.

The performance begins at 7:30 p.m.

Admission is by donation.

— Serendipity Jazz

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Denman Island boasts Buddhas Christine Stewart Special to the Record

DENMAN ISLAND — For her opening on the evening of Aug. 9, Denman Island artist and ceramist Bronwyn Simons presented her work to date on her year-long oeuvre, The 108 Buddhas Project.

She began in March of this year and will conclude the work in March 2013. This will be the first public exhibit of the project which, at its heart, is simply the creation of 108 images of the Buddha.

Of the 108 replicas, 54 will be the result of small scale slipcast porcelain sculptures just under a foot tall.

They will be created from a single original clay sculpture, comparable to a limited edition print, but each will be unique in its glaze and type of firing.

The remainder of the pieces will include tiles, ceramic wall plaques, mixed media paintings, and oneof-a-kind porcelain sculptures wood fired in Gordon Hutchens’ Anagama kiln last spring. Thirty to 40 pieces have been completed for the exhibit.

Each finished piece is clearly important to the artist, but the creative process is equally meaningful to her: the studio work, the introspection integral to creating devotional

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art, and the challenge of “going public” to the degree to which she has.

She is documenting her year-long progress through photos, videos, and online journal entries; the project has a website www.108buddhas project.com and will be recorded as a (selfpublished) book.

Although half of the pieces in the project will complete the conventional cycle of a work of art — created, exhibited, and sold into private collections — the slipcast porcelain sculptures will follow a different path.

The artist is asking buyers to continue the life of the artwork after it leaves her hands by contributing photos or a story about the piece in its new home.

Just as the concepts of impermanence and flow are intrinsic to Buddhist thought, so was the act of letting go, integral to the inception of this project.

And as the artist lets go of her creations, buyers are asked to also consider letting go of their adopted Buddhas and placing them out in the world where they may take the Buddhist message of inspiration, beauty, and peace to others: under a tree in the forest, for example, or in a public space where they may bring hope or healing.

Buyers will take a message as well as a sculpture.

The show runs at the Denman Island Arts Centre until Aug. 21.

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CERAMIST BRONWYN SIMONS will exhibit her current 108 Buddhas Project until Aug. 21 at the Denman Island Arts Centre.

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COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY open Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Legacy of Queneesh exhibit from Aug. 4 to Sept.

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DENMAN ISLAND ART CENTRE presents work by Bronwyn Simons until Aug. 21.

DENMAN ISLAND SUMMER GALLERY presents the art of Francesca Barker, Jane Fawkes and Katherine Vogt from Aug. 3 to 16. Open every day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. FMI: artsdenman.com.

ELKS HALL in Courtenay offers open mic Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Summer music series Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

FMI: 250-334-2512.

GRIFFIN PUB north of CFB Comox hosts Jazztet every Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m.

HORNBY FESTIVAL from Aug. 2 to 11 on Hornby Island. Tickets online or by phone at 250-335-2715. FMI: www.hornbyfestival.bc.ca.

JOE’S GARAGE features Anela Kahiamoe and Richard Thompson in ukulele nights Thursdays at 8 p.m.

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PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. at 1729 Comox Ave. Members’ Lens Award show and sale July 24 to Aug. 12. Ablaze MetalArt & Design exhibit from Aug. 14 to 26. Meet the artists Aug. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. FMI: www.pearlellisgallery.com or Facebook.

POTTERS PLACE in Courtenay open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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WAVERLEY HOTEL jam night with Brodie Dawson and friends runs every Thursday, no cover. Visit www.waverleyhotel.ca.

WHISTLE STOP PUB house band Big Fun on stage each weekend.

ZOCALO CAFÉ, bassist Tim Croft plays duets with different musicians in various genres Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Anderson Jazz Syndicate performs on the last Friday of each month.

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Saturday, Aug. 11

RHYTHM ON THE ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds in Courtenay.

ORIGINALS ONLY ART SHOW at Marina Park in Comox, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. FMI: www.originalsonly.ca.

SMITH AND JONES in Norwood Barn Dance at Norwood Equestrian Centre.

Doors at 6384 Tsolum Rd. in Courtenay will open at 8 p.m. Tickets at South Country Feed, Shar-kare Feeds and Tack-M-Up Stables in Driftwood Mall.

JON AND ROY at Waverley Hotel. Tickets are available at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel or by phoning 250336-8322. Waverley doors open at 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 15 DUB FX and FLOWER FAIRY with special guest SNAREOPHOBE at Bridge Lounge.

Doors 9:30 p.m. Tickets at Bop City, Polka Dot Pants, by phoning 250-336-0303 or at Cumberlandvillageworks. com.

Thursday, Aug. 16 MAE MOORE in Summer Concert Series at Filberg Park in Comox, 7 to 9 p.m.

FMI: http://filberg.com/ filberg-summer-concert-series. Tickets online or from various Comox Valley merchants.

Friday, Aug. 17 FIN-FO at Griffin Pub, 8 p.m. to midnight.

Saturday, Aug. 18 BIG TIME OUT at Village Park in Cumberland. FMI: http://thebigtimeout.com.

DENMAN ISLAND ART STUDIO TOUR from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. all over Denman Island, with a hub at the Denman Island Arts Centre in the Denman Village.

SERENDIPITY JAZZ at Zocalo Café in Courtenay, 7:30 p.m.

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Thursday, Aug. 23 IMPOSSIBLE BIRD in Summer Concert Series at Filberg Park in Comox, 7 to 9 p.m. FMI: http://filberg.com/ filberg-summer-concert-series. Tickets online or from various Comox Valley merchants.

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Tuesday, Sept. 11 TOOPY AND BINOO at Sid Williams Theatre, 3:30 and 6:30.

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Here’s another look back at Filberg Festival 2012

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AND OR ACROSS 1 Verboten 6 Did lunch 9 Uppercut target 12 Warm and friendly 19 Singer Bryan 20 __ Trench (very deep Pacific point) 22 Where Polynesia is 23 Forming ties by showing team spirit?

25 Molting animal, e.g.

26 Cave dwarf of folklore 27 Water, in Wassy 28 “How true!”

29 Overhead urban trains 30 “That’s all — wrote” 32 Like things you can categorize in your head?

37 Torment 40 Crimson Tide school, for short 41 Raises 42 Singer John 43 Last Oldsmobile model 44 Tibetan Buddhists’ practice 46 Relative of .edu or .gov 47 Ruling eel?

49 “Burnt” pigment 52 “Oh, woe —” 56 A sysadmin might maintain one 57 Simple piano chords 58 Athenian H’s 59 Retired JFK jet 62 Big birds of the outback 63 Stream, after a long downpour?

65 Honda’s luxury line 67 Light beer 68 Employment 69 Unflavorful sundae topper?

73 Flows back 76 One of three stooges 77 Grand-scale 78 Head-hiding sweatshirt 79 Slender and graceful 81 Nevada city near Sparks 82 Folding poker player’s comment 83 Raids made during hog wars?

87 Lilted song syllable 89 Minerals that look like gold 91 Film director Lubitsch 92 Quite mad

95 Thicken, as Jell-O 97 Open up — of worms 98 City in Texas or Ukraine 99 Emergence of a swamp?

103 Negative particle, e.g.

104 “Annabel Lee” poet 105 Bakery stock 106 British rocker Brian 107 Actress Day 110 Reduce to a fine spray 112 What a ranger’s niece calls him?

117 Akin 118 Erudite type 119 Indiana’s state flower 120 Disaster 121 Unassertive 122 Audit gp.

123 Intuit DOWN 1 Highlander’s cap 2 Hullabaloo 3 One trading 4 Epps of the screen 5 Norway port 6 Go at a slow, easy pace 7 “The — of Steve” (2000 film) 8 Suffix with south 9 Game similar to handball 10 Render void 11 Jesting type 12 Carl Sagan’s fascination 13 Autumn color 14 Go back in 15 “Old man” 16 Owing money 17 “Ruby” star Danny 18 Pitcher Don 21 Guy in a think tank 24 Tall shade trees 28 Cleo’s killer 30 Pretense 31 Angelic circle 33 Cavs, Mavs and Knicks 34 Made gentle 35 More scrumptious 36 North African capital 38 Abu Dhabi native, e.g.

39 Tofu source 44 Hawaiian feast 45 Opinion poll 46 Estimator’s words 48 Iranian city of almost 1,000,000

50 51 53 54 55 57

Gin joint N.Y. summer hrs.

Iron emission Tropical fruit Lauder of cosmetics Jungle cat, in Spanish 59 Fencing sword 60 Mouthwash brand 61 City in Italy 63 One-in-a-million thing 64 Autumn color 66 Ravioli filling 67 Paved the way for 70 Karmann — (old VW) 71 Relative of .edu or .gov 72 “Yoo- —” 73 Figure skater Plushenko 74 Porgy’s love 75 Slo- — (kind of fuse) 79 Join, as a table 80 To be, to Fifi or Gigi 83 High-pitched flute 84 Be obstinate about 85 Gas brand north of the U.S. 86 Comic Laurel 88 Brief relief 90 Earthy and vulgar 92 Give, as knowledge 93 Cheering fan 94 Pupil ringer 95 Rapid 96 Triage sites, for short 98 — about (circa) 100 Evaluated, with “up” 101 “Wetherby” actress Judi 102 Stenches 108 Weightlifters count them 109 “It’s all clear” 111 GQ, for one 112 Abbr. on a navy vessel 113 Connecticut Ivy Leaguer 114 “So —, so good” 115 Low-ranking off.

116 Whiskey type

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Levins running 5000m final Benedictson leads B.C. junior golfers into team tourney

Earle Couper Record Staff

Southern Utah University doesn’t just develop quick runners. They develop smart runners.

Black Creek’s Cam Levins, who brought numerous championships and NCAA records to his Div. 1 university school over the past several years, proved he was a quick learner at the 2012 London Olympics this week.

After finished 11th in Saturday’s (Aug. 4) 10,000m in his Olympics debut, the 23-year-old long distance specialist finished eighth in his heat of the 5,000m qualifiers on Wednesday (Aug. 8), with his personal best time of 13:18.29 qualifying him for this Saturday’s (Aug. 11) 5,000m final.

In a field of 43 men, Levins qualified with the eighth best time of the 15 headed to Saturday’s final.

“I’m glad to have made it through. I was more confident in the 5K than the 10K. I knew I just needed to get to the last lap and go,” Levins said. “Finishing 11th in the 10K provided me with a lot of experience and gave me a big confidence boost that I can race at this level.”

Levins’ strategy for the 10K was to to stay with the pack as long as possible and hope his kick could deliver a top-10 finish. That didn’t quite happen, but he came close.

Levins was in the mix the whole way, never losing contact through a series of surges, and finished 11th in 27:40.68 — not quite a personal-best six weeks after a leg injury, but easily a heroic performance as it was the best time ever by a Canadian in the event, much faster than the 32:36.20 that Joseph Keeper ran to take fourth at the

Courtenay’s Brian Bene- Hogan but the team fordictson is coaching a four- mat is important, it’s essenplayer contingent from tially the same as college,” British Columbia that has stated Benedictson. “These their sights set on captur- matches are a good warm ing the 44th Eddie Hogan up and transition for these Cup Team Matches being kids before they head off to hosted by Riverside Golf school.” and Country Club in PortSpeaking to the solicitaland, Ore. from Aug. 10-12. tion of Benedictson’s help as An annual event host- a rookie team coach, maned by the Oregon Junior aging director for player Golf Associadevelopment tion, the Eddie with BC Golf Hogan Cup Debbie Pyne I was really Team Matches forutnate back stated the is a 36-hole effectiveness s t r o k e - p l a y when I was a junior of internac o m p e t i t i o n to play in BC Golf tional events that showcases events. I never had for both golfthe best juniorer and coach. aged golf tal- a chance to play in “Brian has ent from the an event like the the potenWestern Unit- Eddie Hogan but tial to be a ed States and great coach the team format British Columin British is important, it’s bia.

Columbia.

Represent- essentially the same Internationing B.C. are as college. al exposure 2012 Sumprovided by Brian Benedictson events like mer Games gold medalthe Eddie list Curtis Hogan Cup Chan of Richmond, 2012 Team Matches not only CN Future Links Pacific provide our players with champion Zach Anderson of experience but they also Nanaimo, 2010 B.C. Ban- give our aspiring coaches tam Boys’ champion Jordan a much needed avenue for Lu of Vancouver and 2012 development,” stated Pyne.

CN Future Links Pacific “I have basically just runner-up Jared Dutoit of started my teaching career Kimberley. over the past few months Leading the team as and I really enjoy helpcoach is former touring pro- ing people with their golf fessional and inventor of games,” said Benedictson. the Swinkey Golfers Tool- “I like sharing my experibox Benedictson, a gradu- ence and I love the game ate of British Columbia so if I can help people play Golf junior events in years better, it will be very satispast. fying for me.”

“I was really fortunate The Eddie Hogan Cup back when I was a junior Team Matches are slated to to play in BC Golf events. I begin today with the pracnever had a chance to play tice round and players’ banin an event like the Eddie quet – BC Golf

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A PERSONAL BEST time in Wednesday’s 5K qualifying heats has Cam Levins set to run in tomorrow’s 5K final at the 2012 London Olympics.

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“I was almost thinking, like, ‘OK, when is the pace going to be so fast that I’m going to get thrown off the back of this?’” he said. “And even though the pace was going fast by the end, it never felt like I was going to lose them. I was tired going into the last lap and I got blown away … but I got there. I was pretty happy with it.”

Tomorrow’s 5K final goes at 11:30 a.m. PDT. Meanwhile, Courtenay’s Geoff Kabush is gearing up to appear in his third consecutive Olympic Games.

He races the men’s crosscountry mountain bike event on the final day of competition on Sunday.

Kabush had a ninthplace finish in Sydney in 2000 and a top-20 result in Beijing in 2008. He has

dominated the Canadian mountain bike scene, earning consecutive podium spots at the Canadian championships since 2004 – seven of them gold.

In 2011, Kabush finished in the top-10 at the World Championships in Champery, Switzerland. He competed in several World Cups and had three top-20 finishes. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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KICKBALL Wednesday Team W Dolls and Balls 4 My Kick 3 Blazing Balls 2 Vicious & Delicious 1 New Kicks on Block 0

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POOL C. V. POOL LEAGUE Summer Singles Standings as of Aug. 1 Player RW Pt Dominick Grenier 60 654 Brian Ferguson 57 628 Walter Trayling 46 590 Ken Jones 45 620 Kevin Kane 44 602 Don Randall 42 559 Phil Asturi 40 539 Dave Blinsky 40 597 Mike Tredwell 36 535 Johnny Cearns 34 449 Andy Paul 34 478 Rose Kantor 34 470 Lynda Pauls 34 544 Bruce Donegan 32 534 Conway Pauls 32 519

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Valliere 4th at junior champs Earle Couper

Valliere is in Ontario for the Aug. 7-10 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, which he qualified for by finishing 14th at the B.C. Men’s Amateur Championship in July.

Meanwhile, Emma Rigsby of Courtenay withdrew from the Canadian Junior Girls

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Mark Valliere of Courtenay finished fourth at the Canadian Junior Boys Championships, held July 31 to Aug. 3 at the Osprey Ridge Golf Club in Bridgewater, N.S. The Crown Isle golfer had the lowest score for the last two rounds of 68-68 and was the only player to shoot in the 60s both days.

Valliere shot opening rounds of 76-74 to finish at two-over 286, just three shots back of winner Adam Svensson (75-69-75-64=283) of Surrey, B.C. Three of the top five finishers at the tourney were from B.C. Logan Yanick of Courtenay finished in a four-way tie for 43rd with rounds of 75-7773-74 for a 15-over 299.

Championship at River Spirit Golf Club in Calgary, Alta. last weekend. Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, ON. won that event with a 13-under 275.

Details of both the boys and girls national junior championships are at golfcanada.ca. sports@comoxvallleyrecord.com

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Sharks exceptional at age group championships Swimmers return home with new goals for next season Swimmers from the Comox Valley Aquatic Club Sharks paired up with swimmers from the Campbell River Killer Whales to compete as the North Island Predators at te Canadian Age Group National Swimming Championships, held July 25-30 in Calgary.

Representing the Comox Valley Sharks were Juliana Bartemucci, Drew Kuhnert, Brooke Lamoureux, Ben Neufeld and Jordyn Ryan.

The Age Group Championships represent the second highest level of competition next to the Senior National Championships. It affords athletes the opportunity to pit themselves against the best of their peers on a national scale.

Most swimmers first time out is just to get the experience and see what’s out there. However, sometimes we see neophytes make it to the final. This year that happened to Ben Neufeld who managed finals in both the 100 (8th) and 200 (7th) backstrokes. Ben was off to London to watch the Olympics live and was unavailable for comment.

Last year Brooke was just shut out of finals – making the alternate position a few times. This year she made it to the finals in the 1500 freestyle (6th) and the 800 freestyle (6th).

“For my second Nationals, I worked very hard for my two sixth place finishes in 800 and 1500. I wished I could’ve gone into nationals better prepared but felt attending and gaining the experiences in the long run would outweigh my potential results. My shoulder felt good throughout the meet.

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We wish this Sharks graduate all the best at university and in his varsity career too!

Juliana performed well, bettering her times in the 50 and 100 freestyle events. In her best event – the breaststroke – she improved her rankings and we expect great things from her in the future.

Her mother relayed, “Juliana’s first experience at Nationals has been nothing but positive. She was excited to be swimming with Canada’s best. To see so many dedicated hardworking swimmers, she has already set new goals for her

next swim season and is looking forward to Nationals in Montreal next year. Juliana is proud to have earned two personal best times at Age Group Nationals.”

Jordyn enjoyed her first trip to Age Group Nationals.

Despite missing several weeks of training due to a strained rotator cuff, she was able to make a personal best time in her breaststroke race. “It was a good experience – competing outside of British Columbia at a national level gave me new goals and I can’t wait to start getting ready

to compete in Montreal for the 2013 Age Group Nationals!

“Next year I want to focus more on my swimming training instead of other sports and be in top shape without any injuries when I go to Age Group Nationals.”

The Sharks will take a well deserved break before resuming training in September.

Thanks to everyone who helped us come this far. For more information on the Sharks, visit www.sharks.bc.ca or e-mail cvsharks@ gmail.com.

– Comox Valley Aquatic Club Sharks

SWIMMING WELL AT the Canadian Age Group National Championships were (left to right): Back row Ben Neufeld. Front row Brooke Lamoureux, Jordyn Ryan, Juliana Bartemucci and Drew Kuhnert. pointed when I developed a bad cough and upper chest congestion on Saturday. It made me scratch for the first time ever. I was sad that I let down my teammates in the relay on Sunday night and that I wouldn’t get a chance to swim the 2.5 km open water which I was really looking forward to.

“I am thankful for coach Dave’s positive motivation which made me feel better about my results. It was great spending time with CR’s swimmers. I am inspired to be the best I can be, and to work hard like I did last year. Watching the Olympics now and the results that Team Canada has achieved is

inspiring. I’d like to be a part of that,” Brooke wrote about her experience.

Drew made some best times in the 50 free, 50 breast, and 100 breast. He improved on his placing from last year. Drew took some time to meet the coach from Queens University where he will be studying in September.

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Juniors ride well at elite stage race Larry Reynolds Special to the Record

COMOX VALLEY CYCLIST Isaac van der Vliet finished first in the Road Race in Junior D PHOTO BY LARRY REYNOLDS Boys.

One of the most significant youth development road racing events in North America took place July 28-29 in Elma, Wash. More than 90 top ranked young racers (aged 10 – 18) from California, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia gathered for an elite junior stage race.

The goal of the event is to become a premier junior-only race that supports the growth and development of junior riders on both sides of the border. The significance of the

event is punctuated by the participants which included the US National Women U23 silver medal winner, the two-time Washington State Junior Women TT Champion, past seven-time US National Junior Champion in Junior Boys, and the reigning US National Sprint Champion in Junior Boys.

The event, which was four years in its development by the Washington State Bicycling Association, grew out of the realization that junior racing in the region has been in a state of decline for several years.

The race, which attracted

Nationals win one, lose one The Williams Construction Nationals got a well deserved win over the defending champion Happy’s

Source for Sports Indians in Komoux Masters Real Baseball League action last week.

The usually defen-

M’s undefeated The Mariners ran their Comox Valley Men’s Slo-Pitch Tier 1 record to a perfect 6-0 with a pair of wins last week.

The Watson & Ash Grabbers fell 18-16 and Smokin’ Woodys were beaten 15-7 by the Mariners. The West Coast Grinders also captured a couple of games to move into second spot. The Grinders were 11-2 winners over Woodys and clobbered the Outlaws 20-6.

The Outlaws got their first win of the year as they beat Sauced 19-8.

Sauced rebounded with an 18-2 win over the Heaters. One other

game was a 12-12 draw with Woodys and the Ash Grabbers.

Meanwhile, Seeco Slammers ran their record to 5-0 in Tier 2 play. Glenn Mcauley went 4-4 as the Slammers doubled the Jays 8-4. Jeff Baulne hit a pair of homers and Silvio Albertti chipped in with one as the Slammers steamrolled the Steamers 28-11.

The Ballers kept the Cruisers winless edging them 8-7 and the Coco Loco’s embarrassed the Misfits 25-4.

League standings in Scoreboard, B10.

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sively sound Indians had a few more errors than usual but the Nationals did pound out a lot of hits. In fact all 11 players had at least one hit each with Dave Fauteux leading the way, going 4-for-4.

The final score was 14-5 with solid pitching for the Nationals by Fauteux, Jerry Williams and Brent Bengston.

The one bright spot for the Tribe was Tony Powell hitting a tworun home run.

The next competitor for the Nationals was their perennial nemesis the Dundee Giants.

This contest was a defensive battle from

start to finish. The errors basically determined the end result.

Both teams had several base runners but not a lot found home plate.

The Nationals went with the same three pitchers as the last winning game (“Not that we’re superstitious,” a team spokesperson noted) and they did well again. The Giants’ pitching staff of Peter, Rafi and Dave B. were very effective.

The game ended with the Nationals losing 3-2.

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enthusiastic corporate sponsorship wishing to support junior racing ($10,000-plus in cash and prizes) included one of the most unique crit courses ever – an abandoned nuclear power plant in the shadows of the heavy water cooling towers! Organizers anticipate that the race will be even bigger next year as more and more junior racers from both sides of the border recognize the advantages.

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IN THE MEN’S 10,000-metres final Cameron Levins of Black Creek, B.C., finished 11th crossing the line in 27:40.86. “I was there with the best in the world for 24 laps, I just don’t have the strength yet to kick with them.”

On track for 5000m final Comox Valley athletes will be pursuing more top-20 finishes this weekend as the 2012 London Olympics wind down.

Black Creek distance runner Cam Levins competes in the 5,000m final Saturday at 11:30 a.m. PDT while Courtenay mountain biker Geoff Kabush sees action Sunday in the men’s cross-country event at 5:30 a.m. PDT. The Canadian men’s beach volleyball team of Martin Reader (Comox) and Josh Binstock (Toronto) finished tied for 17th in their 24-team event last week.

In his Olympics debut, Levins ran the 10,000m on Saturday, Aug. 4, finishing 11th in 27:40.86. “I was there with the best in the world for 24 laps. I just don’t have the strength yet to kick with them,” he said.

It was the best time ever by a Canadian in the event, much faster than the 32:36.20 Joseph Keeper ran to take fourth at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics.

Levins hopes he can fare even better

Way to go

in the 5,000m — the race he regards as more of his specialty. He won both the 5,000m and the 10,000m at the NCAA championships in June.

On Wednesday, Aug. 8 the 23-yearold Levins ran a personal best 13:18.29 in heat two of the 5,000m qualifiers to advance to tomorrow’s final.

Meanwhile, Kabush is gearing up to appear in his third consecutive Olympic Games. He races the men’s MTB crosscountry event on the final day of competition on Sunday.

Kabush had a ninth-place finish in Sydney in 2000 and a top-20 result in Beijing in 2008. He has dominated the Canadian mountain bike scene, earning consecutive podium spots at the Canadian championships since 2004 – seven of them gold.

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Sunnydale ladies play to help battle breast cancer and Lee Johnson. 2nd low net â&#x20AC;&#x201C;17 c/b, Bob Edwards, Bud Bryan, Al Nichols, Len Doyle and Les Burns.

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PAR FOR THE COURSE Reid. Second were Sharon Littler,Penny Wagonstein, Fran Shaw and Cindy McPherson.

KP on #3 second shot Marlene Gerrie, KP on #5 hdc. Suzanne May, closest to the bucket on #6 Susie Currie, #8 long putt Kassy Cessford, KP #19 Kathie Reid, KP #15 Sharon Littler.

After golf we had the door prizes and the hole prizes. All in all it was a good day and when it is all totalled up it will be a good donation to the breast cancer fund in Janiceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name.

Team game It was another perfect evening of golf for the Tuesday Night Mensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Golf League at Glacier Greens Golf Club this week. Fortythree men teed up for a 2-gross, 3-net team format.

1st low gross +1, Chuck Kennedy, Bob Mowat, Hank Fortin, Mario Canil and Vic Crisp. 2nd low gross +2, Richard Martin, Leo Lamothe, Murray Polson, Claude Dufault and Greg Conway.

1st low net -21 Dave Wacowich, Russ Wreggett, Stan Kirkland, Reg Meeres

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On Tuesday, Aug. 7 the Comox Ladies Golf Club played a modified Stableford format. Scores were calculated based on the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own net score, and points awarded for birdies, pars and bogies. There was a three-way tie for highest points among Sharon Crowe, Luella Dooe and Helen Dawber. Long drives: Sharon Crowe, Linda Verdenhalven; KPs: Linda Verdenhalven, Linda Callender and Val Pearce. Longest putt: Helen Dawber.

On Thursday, Aug. 2 Jean McCrea (42) won low gross, followed by Suzy Venuta and Laurie Appleyard (43).

Low net was Linda Callender (33) followed by Diane Hing and Carmen VanVeller (34). Long drives: Patti Harris, Linda Broadbent; KPs: Linda Diamond, Jean McCrea, Phyllis Taylor; longest putt: Linda Callender.

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Hot scores Some of the Glacier Greens Saturday Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regulars played in the Tillicum at Sunnydale on Aug. 4, but 93 showed up to play off the white/blue tees. The weather was hot and so were some of the scores.

Hcp. 0-12: Low gross Jim Livingstone 71, Sheldon Theriault 72, Doug McArthur 74. Low net Kevin Hunt 66, Rod Cobham 68, Chris Pouliot 69. Snips: #6, #8, #3 and #13 Rob Borland, #9 and #14 Doug McArthur, #16 and #18 Jim Livingstone.

Hcp. 13-17: Low gross Ferg Webster 81, Jim Dodd 82, Randy Doan 83. Low net Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke 66 c/b, Terry Mitchell 66, Wayne Wood 67. Snips: #3 Randy Doan, #2 Warren Brandson, #6 Phil Nakashima, #12 (POG )Randy Doan, #16 John Holley.

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The low net winner was Donna Cunliffe at 31.5 followed closely by Barb Parker and Iris Peterson who were tied at 32.5. KPs went to Carol Ayley on #7 and Julie Tuepah on #12.

Birdies were scored by Liz Ellis (#16), Barb Parker (#16), Eleanor Peters (#4), Iris Peterson (#16), Raelene Robertson (#3), Julie Tuepah (#12), Jennifer Turner (#9 and #11), and Sheila Vangisbergen (#1).

The Par 5 Pot (25+hcp) was shared by Donna Cunliffe (#15), Liz Ellis (#5), Eleanor Peters (#1) and Janet

Phillips (#1).

Last week was the twoday Senior Club Championship at Crown Isle and there were some great scores posted. Valerie Dingwall was club low gross champion with 165; Second went to Sandy Dudley for her 170 and third to Marilyn McCusker at 173.

Club net champion was Sandra Morton with 143.

On a count-back, Donna Wilson was second low net at 144 and Helen Flynn third with 144. KPs were awarded on all par 3s both days. Day 1: Marilyn McCusker (#16), Rosemary Smith (#12), Andrea Spitz (#4) and Donna Wilson (#7); Day 2: Sandy Dudley (#4 and #7), Andrea Spitz (#16) and Donna Wilson (#12).

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First we will thank Jane Keoughan and Bel Brown for the draw and figuring out who won what. They kept track of who won the gifts and the door prizes and who donated them, so many thanks. Vicki Bombini decorated the tables and Irene Peason and Bev Aitken did the flowers and they looked lovely. We even had a visitor from Hong Kong, Gung Winchester, and also Pat Ailles from Comox.

We played as teams and used cards and everyone was given a card designation: ace, king, queen, jack and a couple of jokers were put in the mix just to spice up the game. Then a card was put on each hole and that is whose score had to be used for the team score.

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Seniors in pool Senior swimmers are preparing for the 25th annual BC Seniors Games in Burnaby.

Twenty-five swimmers, including eight from the Comox Valley, will be joining 400 other participants representing Zone 2, North Island, at the 2012 BC Senior Games in Burnaby, Aug. 23-25. The swimmers, ranging in age from 55 to 82, hope to repeat their success from last year’s Games when the Comox Valley swimmers brought home 42 individual medals helping Zone 2 win the swimming competition.

COMOX VALLEY AND Powell River senior swimmers train at the Aquatic Centre. From left to right: Jim Scantland (coach and swimmer), Rob Higgs, Lynne Donaldson, Ted Walker, Susan Storry, Nancy Lalonde, Joan Nielson, Max Fletcher, Joan Lightfoot and Sharon Cunningham.

Monster trucks put on really big show at track Terry Guest Contributor

Two amazing nights of monster truck action thrilled crowds at Saratoga Speedway on the weekend.

California Kid, Rockstar, The General, Bucked Up and Motorcycle Superstore were all in action Saturday and Sunday along with the Crash to Pass, Hornets, Roadrunners, Dwarf cars and Figure 8 cars. Saturday night featured season-high car counts in the Hornet, Dwarf and Roadrunner divisions.

Twenty-seven Hornet cars hit the track on Saturday. #81 Jeremy Stormo had a great race in the 20-lap B main event, leading all but six laps to take his fifth main event win of the year. #08 Daryn Cahill started third in the A main event, giving him an advantage over the field. He took the lead on lap one and never looked back. #14 Kyle Fallowfield had his best finish of the year, finishing second with third going to #02 Daryl Cahill.

A season-high 13 Dwarf cars qualified on Saturday. #11 Mike Meeres had his car hooked up on Saturday, setting fast time in qualifying and dominating the 30-lap main event after taking the lead on lap four. That extended his points lead over #34 Ike Armitage, who was not racing this weekend. #10 Brian Lee finished second, with

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The Figure 8s were up to eight cars on Saturday. #9 Andrew Buchanan won both races in the Figure 8 class. #01 Jeff May led every lap of the 20-lap Crash to Pass main event, taking over the points lead. #59 Ted Dimitrov dominated the Roadrunner class, winning the heat and the main event, and inching himself closer to the points lead.

Sunday night featured one of the best monster truck shows at Saratoga Speedway and the second rollover of the year. The Hornet cars had an amazing 40-lap feature main event, with #02 Daryn Cahill and #08 Daryn Cahill duelling for first place. Daryn finished the race in first but was disqualified after the race due to over aggressive driving, giving the win to Daryl. #25 Skyler Carlson, in only his second race at Saratoga Speedway, got into an altercation with #08 Daryn Cahill on the last lap, causing him to hit the monster truck jump on an awkward angle and roll over. #66 Justin Beaulieu, filling in for Nick Leavitt in the Roadrunner division, fought off #59 Ted Dimitrov to win their feature 10-lap main event. #9 Andrew Buchanan won his second Figure 8 main event in as many nights; Buchanan also See RACING, B20

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A FAMILY AFFAIR Kenzie’s 52-pound halibut dwarfs Madelyn (left). Grandma Luciak and guide Chumma with her 28-pound chinook.

PHOTOS BY RALPH SHAW in spite of the rough water.

I held the wheel while Chumma put the lines in the water and got the other members fishing. Action came quick and fast. Kenzie and Madelyn were having a ball with continuous action and grandma Luciak promptly landed a prime 10-pound coho.

We had a double with two prime coho that we succeeded in netting.

Great grandpa Shaw joined the action and caught two nice coho.

While the fishing was great it became apparent that our littlest angler was getting seasick. We retreated to the lee waters of Prescott and Staples Islands where the fishing turned out to be good for chinook as well as coho. Grandma Luciak caught the best

chinook at about 28 pounds and Kenzie followed closely with one about 26 pounds and I think great grandpa Shaw caught the best coho at about an honest 12 pounds.

As we were fishing the quieter waters a small group of Humpback whales gave a little girl from Prince George a lifetime high. From the greetings of the porpoises to the wave goodbye of

the tail flukes of the whales, time flashed by too quickly. On the way back to the harbour the four-generation family fishing trip came to an exciting end when the trap gave us 10 large Dungeness crabs.

During the two-day trip every member caught nice fish and three caught their personal best chinook salmon and halibut.

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One aspect I appreciated was that we were allowed to set our own hooks).

After leaving the wharf we took the fish to the butcher shop that vacuum packed and flash froze the fish from Day One and had them repeat the process with the bountiful Day Two catch of chinook, coho and Dungeness crabs in preparation for the 740km trip to Prince George the next day by Kenzie, Melanie

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In the meantime great grandpa Shaw boarded a plane for his flight home to Courtenay. Thus an unbelievably successful four-generation family fishing trip came to a memorable close. I would strongly recommend a four-generation trip, and it doesn’t mat-

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Day Two he alarm clock rang at 4 a.m. in order for us to be at the dock by 5:30 a.m. with lunches and ready for a long day on the water. We made it in time and met our charter boat captain and guide (Chumma) James Jones. His boat was another sleek, twin outboard 28-foot Grady White that seems to be standard with Northern Bounty Fishing Charters. They are magnificent fishing machines for these turbulent northern waters.

As we left the harbour we threaded our way through fogshrouded waters on the same route as the previous day. Before we entered the open waters we put down another crab trap to be lifted on our return.

The trip to Dundas Island passed quickly on choppy seas. When we approached the waters we fished the day before we were greeted by a school of rapidly swimming white-sided porpoises that created a special thrill for Madelyn’s first encounter with these magnificent vagabonds of the ocean.

Chumma remarked their presence indicated we would have a good of day fishing. He was right.

The first fish landed was a prime coho reeled in by Madelyn with father’s help.

Shortly after Chumma got on the radio with a cousin who was fishing about 20 miles to the south of us and he suggested we may want to go there because they were doing very well on coho. After a brief conference we agreed with our guide and headed south, to where there was a good concentration of coho and chinook.

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Monique Lucille

May 27, 1924 - August 6, 2012

Our dearest friend passed away peacefully Monday, August 6th.

Ruth loved the outdoors and all of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little and big creatures.

Her quick wit, matter of fact stand in life, interest in nature and compassionate heart will be missed by all who have had the privilege of knowing Ruth. She was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;one-of-a-kindâ&#x20AC;? lady.

Ruth had an amazing full life which led her to many continents of the world where she dedicated her gifts of nursing and speech pathology.

She leaves behind her only sibling, Peter Griffith (and wife Marlene) of New York City.

A celebration of Ruthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held August 15th from 2-4pm at 1564 Hurford St., Courtenay A big thank you to all who have cared for Ruth over the last 15 years. Your care, love and support gave her quality, dignity and desire.

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Mary Eleanor Leach Nov. 13, 1928 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 3, 2012 It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister & Friend.

Mary was predeceased by her husband of almost 50 years Earnest (Ernie) Leach, her parents George and Phyllis (Nellie) Tufnail, granddaughter Kimberley, and grandson Geoffrey. Left to remember and mourn are her sister Pat (Arnold) Clement of Pentiction and brother George Tufnail of Oliver. Also daughters Linda (Gabe) Daku of Kelowna, Kathleen (Colin) Thatcher of Courtenay, Frances (Wilf) Anderson of Williams Lake, Phyllis (Dennis) Ogg of Kipling Saskatchewan, Shirley (Archie) Moffatt of Sayward, and Bonny Leach of Courtenay, as well as two sons Donald (Tammy) Compton of Comox and Lorne Fugle of Courtenay.

She also had 20 grandchildren and step grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Also, she will be remembered by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mary was born at Rock Bay, BC and lived the first few years of her life on Hardwick Island. The family then moved to Great Central Lake where she grew up. They then moved to Vancouver and later to Powell River where Mary met and married Ernie in 1947. In 1952 they moved to Little River Road in Comox where they raised their six girls. After moving to Courtenay in 1964 they adopted 2 boys. They then took in many foster children over the next 15 years.

Mom had a good life full of love from everyone who knew her.

She prayed daily for all her family trusting them into Gods care. She travelled to Hawaii twice, to Israel and Greece and went on 2 cruises, one to the Panama Canal and one to Alaska. She loved the adventure of travel.

Through all her health issues she maintained her sense of humour right up to the end. A Celebration of her Life will be held at the Northgate Foursquare Church @ 2:30PM on Saturday, August 11th.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to The Gideons International in Canada or to the B.C. Lung Association.

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I looked to Jesus, the lover of my soul Now He holds me in His arms, Waiting for the ones We love to come Home.

Monique went peacefully to her heavenly Father, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was predeceased by parents Donat and Alice Robert, and eldest brother Raymond. She leaves to mourn her 3 children, Brent (Kate), Lyle (Eva), Leanne (Chris) and 6 grandchildren; a brother Aurel (Joyce), and 4 sisters Florence, Jeannine (George), Celine and Denise (Farryl).

She was born in Quebec to a French Canadian family and grew up in a little Prairie Town of Montmatre, Sask. In these latest years, she moved to Courtenay, BC to a quiet and healthier lifestyle and greatly loved the ocean surroundings. Monique possessed a compassion, generosity, a love of nature, and a delightful â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joie de Vivre.â&#x20AC;?

Her passing leaves a large hole in hearts of her family and friends. But her legacy of faith and courage will inspire us with a hope on our own (personal) journey.

The family wishes to thank Debbie and Carl Overby and Ursula and Hilmar Weinzierls for their constant support and friendship.

A celebration of Moniqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at Piercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home, 440 England Ave., Courtenay on August 14, 2012 at 2:00 pm.

Internment in family plot in Vernon, B.C.

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HARVEY Alan Murray James Also known as Jim Harvey of Denman Island, B.C. passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 29th, at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, Comox, B.C. after a lengthy illness.

Born in Victoria, B.C. on November 27th, 1930 to Margaret and Robert Harvey, Jim spent his life in Victoria, Montreal, Vancouver, and finally on Denman Island.

Having a heart bigger than life, Jim was a dedicated community and green-space advocate. In addition to being an elected Vancouver Parks Commissioner in the early 1980s he was involved in many local advocacy groups including the Davie Street Merchants Association and the Denman Island Marine Conservancy. Most importantly, he was a founding member of Friends of Stanley Park. Even at home, his love of nature was reflected in his beautiful and creative gardens. Jim also had a passion for leadership and mentoring. He dedicated over ten years as a head coach of a Kerrisdale boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer team. He had an uncanny way of pulling together a disparate group of kids to form a cohesive team and engendered in them a passion for the game.

Jim is survived by his devoted wife Barbara, daughter Renata Elias and grandsons Michael and Bryan, daughter Bettina Harvey (Stephen), son Mark Harvey (Tanja) and granddaughters Aiyana and Nevaya, and brother Robert (Betsy).

A private gathering celebrating Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life was held on Friday, August 10th on Denman Island.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Hospital Foundation in Comox, B.C. (www.sjghcomox.ca)

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October 27, 1923 - August 4, 2012 On Aug. 4, 2012 Gerald passed away peacefully at Glacier View Lodge in Courtenay, BC with his family by his side. Predeceased by his wife Margaret, brothers Bert & William, son Harvey & Grandson Buddy. Survived by his son Stanley (Pierrette), sister Lorraine, grandchildren Genevieve (Steve) & Trina, great grandchildren Megan, Madeline, Conner & Malik, and many nieces and nephews.

Born in Oliver, BC, Gerald went on to join the Army along with his 2 brothers, serving in multiple tours of duty overseas. After returning home safely with his two brothers, Gerald settled in Northern BC where he started his family.

After working for many years as a plumber, Gerald & Margaret settled in the Comox Valley where he enjoyed his time fishing, gardening, wood turning, and spending time with friends at the Cumberland Legion Branch # 28, where he will remain a lifetime member.

No service as by request

Robert (Bobby) Dale

October 22, 1937 - August 6, 2012 Passed away peacefully with love surrounding him at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox.

He was predeceased by his mother Carmen and brother Richard.

Survived by his son Derek Dale, granddaughter Alana, adopted grandchildren Isaac and Rikki, brother Frank (Kit), Aunt Mercedes and many nieces and nephews.

Also holding him close in their hearts are special friends RenĂŠe, Tiffany, Luke, Georgina, Michelle, Barb, Lance, Jarrod and Tiffany, Hans and Janice, Kelly and Toby, John and Jan, Cheryl and many other friends.

Gardening was his main hobby and sharing his generous spirit with those who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers and if you wish please donate to a charity of your choice.

Celebration of Life Friday, August 10th, 2012 in afternoon and evening at Bob and RenĂŠeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home. Bring your memories and we can all laugh and share the joy that was Bob.

LEO NELSON

September 7, 1937 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; July 13, 2012 Leo Nelson passed away peacefully at St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox, surrounded by his loving family.

Leo will be missed by wife his Gaylia; children Cheryl (Cliff), Richard (Laura), Cory (Kirsten) and Leonard (Liz); his brother Tom; many grandchildren; one great grandchild, one joyfully anticipated great grandchild due in November; and many extended family and friends. Leo is now with his son Gordon, and his brother Carl in the next world.

After being born and raised on Gabriola Island, Leo spent many years in Victoria and Lake Cowichan raising his family with his wife Gaylia. In 1981 he founded the Lake Cowichan Salmonid Enhancement Society and remained president for many years. Leo worked with many dedicated members of the society, to build the first hatchery at the Lake. This project also led to the twinning of Lake Cowichan and Ohtaki, Japan.

Leo was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman and handyman. He was always busy doing something and could be found in the shop, garden or greenhouse puttering on some project any day of the year. Leo spent his retirement years in the Cowichan, then Comox Valley living finally in Cumberland.

A private memorial for immediate family will take place in August.

Our dear husband, father and grandfather and friend will remain in our hearts and prayers forever and is dearly missed by family, extended family and friends.

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Valerie Zinck Jan 2, 1950 - Aug 9, 2010 What would I not give to clasp her hand, Her dear, sweet face to see; To hear her voice, to see her smile, That meant so much to me.

You left behind an aching heart That loved you most sincere; I never did, nor will Forget you, daughter dear.

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1955-2012 Passed away on July 30, 2012 peacefully at home with friends and family.

She was born in Middleton Annapolis, Nova Scotia and moved across Canada with her military family until arriving to Comox in 1963.

Jinny graduated from G.P. Vanier and found a position in St. Joseph’s Hospital, where her career lasted 30 years.

Left to mourn are her parents Ed & Peggy Riley and brother Jeff, niece Selena, nephews Brenton and Niklos.

The family would like to thank very special friends Shelly and Bobby Gibson for their care and kindness.

Jinny will be remembered for her open spirit and her love of cats.

Don Chidley October 31, 1954 – August 4, 2012 Please join Daphne and their daughters in a special celebration of Don’s life Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Discovery Community Church, 250 – 10th Ave., Campbell River.

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Selling Great Homes on the North Island

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250-338-9663

Your Career Starts Here

625 England Ave.,Courtenay

RILEY Jinny Patricia Jane

1025A Comox Road www.courtenaykia.com

Gain the SKILLS. Get the JOB!

INFORMATION SHOP

Courtenay Kia

Looking for a NEW job?

URBAN HAIR, COMOX EXPERIENCED STYLIST WANTED! We have 1 F/T opening.

Work the days you want!

Apply w/resume to: urban studio67@gmail.com Call Lisa 339-2219 for more information.

LOST AND FOUND

LIVE

If this interests you, call Wayne Grabowski in strict confidence at 250-334-9993.

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

FOUND: KEY set on lanyard incld’s car key & remote, near Cumberland Rd & Burgess (Courtenay). (250)334-9934.

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We offer one of the most aggressive remuneration scales in the Comox Valley.

For information contact: Granlund Firearms 286-9996 Tyee Marine 287-2641 Peters Sports 334-2942 Secondhand & Military Store 337-1750 Norrie Todd 287-8020

“Your choice for a good start”

PERSONALS

386 Royal Canadian Air Cadets and Friends Of That 70’s Show. We are having a get together of friends from the 1970’s! Fri Aug 24 Griffin Pub at 8 pm. Sat Aug 25 7pm at Goose Spit BBQ and Sun Aug 26 at 11 am Whistle Stop Pub for a Farewell Brunch. We have some Buddy passes for those who live out of town and want to fly in. Kathy 778-8990886 katherinesword@shaw.ca or Facebook under 386 Royal Canadian Air Cadets and That 70’s Show.

Ken Parson 403-805-3443 or 386sqn.webs.com Those were the days my friends, please come.

C.O.R.E. continues Aug. 20, 21, 22 Mon, Tues, Wed. 6pm-10pm at Grantham Hall opposite Tsolum School.

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Before & After School Care DROP-IN’S WELCOME PRO-D CARE SCHOOL BREAK CARE Comox Centre 215 Church St. Tel: 250-890-9388

In Memory of

COMING EVENTS

Due the loss of one of our top salesman going on a walk about in Australia, we are looking for another dynamic salesperson. If you are experienced and wish to progress your career, or simply want to make a change, join the Courtenay Kia team!

COURSE STARTS: Fri. Aug. 17 6-10pm Sat. Aug. 18 8am-noon

Two pieces of ID required.

Mr. Ernie Cardinal

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

email: kevinreidcv@gmail.com

250-897-3999 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CELEBRATIONS

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• Birthdays • Weddings • Special Occasions •

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Love & best wishes from all the family Quality Foods Cake Winner FRIDAY, AUGUST 10TH

Al Garton

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Sales

Firearms Training & C.O.R.E. Non-Restricted & Restricted.

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

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Evening classes begin Sept 4th Spaces limited so register NOW!

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250-871-8300 TUESDAY  SATURDAY

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A Student LLoan D Designated SSchool

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

AUTOMOTIVE SCRATCH & Chip Repair. Lucrative. Easy to learn. Mobile. Exclusive territory.

Income Potential $100/hr. Very low operating expenses.

F/T or PT. 1(250)686-0808.

FULL TIME Driver position Class 1 or 3. Local company requires delivery driver. Position involves hauling dangerous goods mainly on Vancouver Island with the occasional overnight trip to the Lower Mainland. We require a fit person who can handle heavy lifting as necessary. An RCMP check and drug testing will be required. The job is full time but has irregular varied hours, usually Monday to Friday. Annual wage is $60,000 plus.

Medical, dental, safety bonus, pension are available. Please bring your resume and current drivers abstract in person to Austin Powder ltd. at 4919 North Island Highway, Courtenay or fax 250-334-2652. No Phone calls please.

NEWSPAPER

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Build Your Career With us Journeyman Millwrights Meadow Lake, Sk. • Focus On Safety

Performance • Industry Leader In The World Markets • Competitive Compensation Packages • Sustainable Business Practices • Progressive Environment Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for continuous growth and development?

Apply online today and build your career with us!

www.tolko.com HELP WANTED An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

BAKER - F/T Commercial Production. Physical fitness, trade experience and ability to fill afternoon shifts are key assets required. Wages negotiable, training is provided both onsite and through outside services. Contact Grains Bakery at info@grainsbakery.ca or phone 250-338-0955 with resume please.

LOOKING FOR young energetic roofers and roofing labourers. please call between 6pm and 7:30pm Mon. to Sat. 250-703-1055.

NEUCEL SPECIALTY CELLULOSE is a softwood dissolving sulphite pulp mill, located in peaceful, picturesque Port Alice, on the majestic West Coast of BC near the Northern tip of Vancouver Island.

Do you appreciate sport fishing, hockey, mountain biking, golfing, scuba diving, hiking, camping, skiing, caving? Port Alice and the surrounding areas are a home base and playground for you and your family. Port Alice is a friendly town and a great place to raise children.

Currently there are exciting employment opportunities at Neucel and we are looking for qualified and committed people to fill them.

• 2nd Class Power Engineer • Electrician (2) • Millwright (2) • Vibration Analyst • Process Engineer • Maintenance Purchaser • Manufacturing Support Engineer • Shift Superintendent To apply for any of these positions please send your resume to: hr@neucel.com or Fax 250-284-7715. www.neucel.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

250-338-0725 Carriers Needed Comox RTE#547 Glacier View Dr. & Queenish Trailer Park RTE#600 Pritchard,Cedar, Birch,Balsom, Bryant & Victoria Court RTE # 655 Beaconsfield, Highwood, Ascot, Chantry & Kelsey Pl

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

Comox Valley Record Hours: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVENUE COURTENAY

Looking for a NEW job? www.bcjobnetwork.com

SUSHI CHEF, Full-time Cook and experienced Servers needed. Drop off resumes to Ichiban Sushi, 932 Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay. No phone calls please.

The Comox Valley Regional District is seeking a legislative services assistant to join our executive management branch on a regular full-time basis.

Please visit: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca for complete position details and required qualifications.

Applications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m., Thursday August 16, 2012.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

ROYSTON MINI MART looking for experienced cashier supervisor for weekends. Great wage structure, apply in person with resume at Royston Mimi Mart 8:00A.M. -12:00P.M

DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR

USED CARS?

HELP WANTED

COURTENAY

August 25 & 26

• Class 1 & 3

Full-Time Service Advisor & Full-Time Parts Advisor

• ICBC Licensed 1st Class Driving School Courtenay 250-897-9875 • Campbell River 250-204-9875 www.instructordarryl.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Courtenay Mazda is currently seeking a full-time Service Advisor and Parts Advisor. These two positions requires you to work alongside Courtenay Mazda’s clients to satisfy their automotive servicing needs. No experience required, training program provided. Competitive pay plan.

Please fax resume to the attention of General Manager 250-338-5802 or e-mail to mazdareception@shaw.ca

PARTS COUNTER PERSON

Sunwest RV Currently has a full-time position for a success driven, team player to work in their fast paced parts department. The ideal candidate will possess computer knowledge, be well organized, have strong merchandising skills and multitasking is a must.

The individual must have high customer service standards and thrive to achieve monthly sales goals.

Requirements: Grade 12 Education Class 5 drivers License Able To Lift More than 50lbs Please apply in person to.

Tyler Iwanson, Parts Manager

Research & Planning Analyst

Sunwest RV Centre, 2800 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

HELP WANTED

Fat Teddy's Bar & Grill is hiring for this summer! Staff benefits include a summer season pass, great food discounts and priority hiring for the coming winter!

NOW HIRING:

Full + Part Time (Immediate start)

Servers Bartenders Supervisors

Posting #100407 Comox Valley Campus

Administrative Support Assistant to the Manager of Natural Resources and Applied Research Centre Posting #100406 Campbell River Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualifications and information on how to apply to these postings.

Appy by email tdefert@mountwashington.ca EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

GAIN THE SKILLS. GET THE JOB! BC’s #1 employer is Health Care

Start your path to an exciting career in: Hospitals, Health Units, Laboratories, Mental Health Units, and the offices of: Doctors, Naturopaths, Opthamologists, Chiropractors, Dentists, Banks, Accounting Offices, Government Offices and more.

Finneron Hyundai is looking for ‘the’ someone who loves selling USED CARS but can still sell new.

Our cars are fully serviced and reconditioned.

Paying attention to details will make them stand out above the rest.

• Upgrade your Business Certificate with a Medical Dental Office Administration Specialty Certificate in 17 Weeks

We provide: • A Competitive Pay Plan • Above Average Bonuses • Medical & Dental • Salary Guarantee • Impeccable Used Vehicles • Award Winning New Hyundais

• Earn your Medical Dental Office Administration Diploma in 45 Weeks • Earn your Medical Dental Office Management Diploma specializing in health, accounting & finance in 52 Weeks

Apply in person at

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250 334 2441 250-334-2441 250 Old Island Highway • Courtenay

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HELP WANTED

Air Brake Course

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING: RN’S, LPN’S, Care Aides and housekeepers wanted in the ComoxValley/ Campbell River area. First aid & CPR. Must have drivers license and vehicle. Apply to shirley_robertson@wecare.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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HELP WANTED

COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, August 10, 2012

HELP WANTED

SWIM INSTRUCTOR/LIFEGUARD PERSONNEL SUPPORT PROGRAMS 19 WING COMOX • CASUAL POSITION

The Swim Instructor/Lifeguard plans and prepares swimming lessons, instructs students at their appropriate level in accordance with guidelines set out by Red Cross and Lifesaving Society programs and provides feedback to participants and/or parents with recommendations for improvements. He/she performs lifeguard duties and participates in meetings and in-service training, clinics and club events. She/He opens and closes the aquatic facility, ensures the safety of all participants while in the pool facility and assists in maintaining the pool office, pool deck and storage areas in a neat and tidy manner.

Qualifications: High school diploma AND some experience OR An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience will also be considered AND Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) – Pool Option qualification Current CPR Level C and Standard First Aid qualifications Current Water Safety Instructor certification Current Lifesaving Instructor certification Successful candidate will be prepared to commence employment as soon as possible.

Eligible candidates should submit a resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfill all position requirements by mail to: NPF Human Resources Manager 19 Wing Comox PO Box 1000, Stn. Main Lazo, B.C. V0R 2K0 by fax to: 250-339-8168 by e-mail to: npfhrcomox@cfpsa.com or online at: www.cfpsa.com

HOME STAY FAMILIES INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMSCHOOL DISTRICT #71.

A Host Family is needed for two lovely Korean girls for one year. Grade 6 (Courtenay Elementary) Grade 8 (Lake Trail Middle). $1500 Honorarium per month is provided for both students.

If interested please e-mail:

younhee. edmonds@sd71.bc.ca or phone 250-703-2904

PERSONAL SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

ESCORTS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GRADE HOE OPERATOR Full-time, permanent in Logging Road Construction. Minimum 5 years experience working with rock & drills is required. Must have valid driver’s license. Rate per Union Agreement, This is not a camp position, Only qualified individuals will be considered. Fax resume with abstract 250-8710208

Stiff? Sore? Stressed out?

Relax and unwind with Nicole!

Sensuous massage for the discriminating gentleman.

Summer Special! (250) 3394104. www.cvmassage.com

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

Great Canadian Builders Ltd. “Turning Houses into Homes.” Your complete renovation specialists. 30 years experience. All interior & exterior work, concrete, sheds, garages, fences, roofing, decks, drywall, framing. Restorations, additions. Licensed and insured, for your free estimate.

Call Steve, 250-218-7185.

WORK WANTED MICHAEL’S HANDYMAN & Maintenance Services. Senior discounts. (250)339-1958.

PERSONAL SERVICES SALES ESCORTS

REAL ESTATE CAREER INFORMATION SEMINAR. Ever wondered about being a realtor??

Come on down to 350–17th Street Courtenay, B.C. Behind PetroCan Thursday, Aug 23rd, 2012 7:00-8:30 P.M. Limited seating.

RSVP 250-898-8790

ALL PRO Escorts & Strippers, 24-hour service. Visa/MasterCard.

Always hiring. Fast friendly service.250-897-3332. www.allproescorts.com www.allprostrippers.com

HOLISTIC HEALTH

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HOLISTIC WEIGHT Loss.

Dr Simions’ Protocal. Free information and consultation.

Please call 250-339-9960 www.comoxvalleyhcg.com

WORKSHOPS & EVENTS LEARN TO SEW with an accomplished dressmaker who has studied tailoring & fashion design. 1 time /week for 5 wks, $100. starting week of Sept. 9.

Info: pls call (250)400-8449.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

~Leanne~

250-882-8071 PERSONAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTERrepairs, renovations. Free estimates, all work guaranteed.

Please call (250)337-5501 or www.comoxvalleycarpenter.ca

CONTRACTORS SUSTAINABLE BY Design.

All trade renovations. 20 years valley experience.

Call Stephen 250-339-9960 www.sustainablebydesign.ca

JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls.

John, C.R. 250-203-5773 or C.V. 250-650-5773 (cont:98365)

HANDYPERSONS HOME REPAIR & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free estimate at 250-898-8887.

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Please note that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have special needs and require accommodation measures for the selection process, please notify the NPF Human Resources Manager at that time.

MORGAN’S HOME Repairs Carpentry, Minor Plumbing, Elec etc. 30yrs exp.

Reas rates. Ken 250-218-1789.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS HELP WANTED

RENOVATIONS • Complete Interior/Exterior • House Additions • Decks, Patios & Fences • Basements Suites & Baths • Kitchens • Drywall • Taping and Painting • Textured Ceilings • Framing • Demolition • Power Washing • Roofs • Carpentry • Plumbing & Electrical • Floors: Ceramic, Tiles & laminate • Vinyl Siding God Bless You! 28 years experience Good References 250-338-0525

LANDSCAPING AFFORDABLE MOWING. I’m a young guy looking some honest work. 250-702-2164 SCREENED DARK top soil 250-218-4078. $13 per yard plus trucking. Great value.

MISC SERVICES GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery.

Full repair service.

Ring sizing while you wait.

Engraving Women’s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay.

250-871-0606

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS ROOFING - New roofs, steel & more. Install skylights & repairs to all kind of roofs. 20 + years experience. Professional & Quality work. WCB standards, reasonable rates, very good references. Free estimates 250-338-0525

THINKING OF AN IKEA KITCHEN? I can design + deliver + install for you. 20 yrs experience call 250-338-3148

Looking for a NEW job?

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified.

Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

ELECTRICIAN. Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca

www.leannejolie.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

CARPENTRY

ELECTRICAL

Sexy 40 yrs. Friendly GFE, 34C-25-34. 9am-8pm Available in Courtenay on August 14th until Wed. morning. Call to book!

Applications must be received before 1500 hrs on 13 August 2012.

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GENERAL MANAGER

Job Security Great Wages Career Opportunities Many students find great jobs in the field before graduation!

Small class sizes with a hands-on approach o learning.

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PROGRAM STARTS SEPTEMBER IN COMOX VALLEY SENIORS VILLAGE

CALL NOW! Funding may be available.

250-338-9663 Your Career Starts Here

www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

Comox Co-op is a dynamic Co-operative with Annual sales in excess of $10.8 Million dollars with petroleum as its primary product.

Reporting to an elected Board of Directors, the General Manager will be responsible for the administration, co-ordination and control of all aspects of the business. Operating in an aggressive and competitive retail environment, the successful candidate will provide leadership in planning, policy development, and ensuring appropriate resources are effectively in place to support the mission of the Co-operative.

The successful candidate will possess a proven successful retailing background incorporating a demonstrable business acumen in marketing, financial management and administrative skills. Supported by strong leadership and communication skills are essential to this role.

Comox Co-op offers a competitive salary and benefits package and excellent opportunities for advancement.

Please submit resumes providing details of qualifications and salary expectations to: Human Resources Manager Federated Co-operatives Limited P.O Box 2599, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2P4 (403) 531 – 2275 ( fax) cal.hr@fcl.ca The Co-operative wishes to thank all applicants.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing date of August 24, 2012.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

ART OBJECTS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

CAYCUSE Well-Maintained Recreational Property/Home 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage.

A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake.

Reduced to sell $378,800.

Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 or 250-745-3387.

LOCALLY

GROWN FRESH BLUEBERRIES

Blue Haven Farm U-Pick Blueberries Picked Blueberries

Treasures, Treasures, Treasures!

China, Silver, Crystal at our tiny little shop at the Filberg Lodge in Comox.

Visit us soon . Opening May 11. Fri., Sat. & Sun. 11A.M, through the summer.

UNDER $300 4-ST05 75R 14 trailer tires on 5 hole rims $275 obo. Mens bike 2 speed $50. Kenmore HE Dryer $250 like new serviced. 250-890-0863

Frozen Blueberries Ice Cream Parlour

FUEL/FIREWOOD

2046 IDIENS WAY, COMOX (Corner of Anderton Rd. & Idiens Way) w w w. b l u e h ave n f a r m . o r g

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.

#250-703-FIRE(3473) Est. since 2004. Custom cut, split, delivered, clean wood. Well seasoned. Some Alder avail.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

ROY VICKERS PRINTS. Complete set, 13 original Roy Vickers limited edition prints with certificates. All professionally framed. All the same print number, which can’t happen again. Series of 100 prints and all of this set are #77.

Asking $33,000 for complete one of a kind 13 print set. Call 250-245-2263 (Ladysmith).

Central CR- 4 bdrms, 3 Bath close to amenities/schools. fenced back yrd, newer roof, easy landscaping. 2 Living rooms, family room & suite potential.$258,900. 250-2873775 for appts.

FURNITURE GARDEN FURNITURE, 4 chairs + cushions + umbrella, round glass top table $150.

All obo, 250-757-9990.

LEATHER COUCH 3 yrs old, brown $425. 7.5’ x 9.5’ wool floral needle point rug, $1500. Wicker indoor porch rocker, $125. Wicker indoor love seat, $225. All in great condition. Cash & carry.

Call 250-871-1945.

COMOX, BC. 730 Aspen Rd. 4.5 yr Patio Home, 1449 sq.ft.

- 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, natural gas fire place, 4 appls. end lot w/fenced yard. $330,000 250890-9345/250-702-0621

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2764 Tatton Rd. Off Virgina Dr. Sat 8:00-2pm. lots of very good tools,collectable dishes, electronics, lots of stuff!

COMOX, 2040 Fairbairn Ave., (behind Bamboo Inn), Sat, Aug. 11, 9am-1pm. Matching couch & chair (includes 27” Sony TV), stained glass pieces, VCR2PC system (never used), sewing machine, printer, misc and household items.

Furniture can be viewed on Craig’s List # 3167632158.

COMOX - 3216 Back rd.

Queenish mobile home park Sat & Sun 9-2. Multi sale COMOX- 678 Nootka St, Sat, Aug 11, 8am-11am. DOWNSIZING! Books, toys, household, hide-a-bed, upright piano, aquarium, collector plates and free stuff.

COMOX- 73 Jane Place Sat Aug 10 8:30-? Moving Sale.

Household items,small appls, much more.

COMOX. MULTI-FAMILY MOVING sale. Sat. Aug. 11, 8am-noon. 597 Highland Road COURTENAY - 2152 Stirling Cres Sun. 9-1. Kenmore Dryer, bookcase, card table, gardening tools, desk & small appliances.

COURTENAY - 2403 Orkney Pl. Sat 8-12. Exercise bike, garden tools, jewelry, shelves, clothing, shoes, sewing machine & fabric, shavers clippers. Every thing must go!

COURTENAY - 2695 Piercy Ave. Sat. 9 till it’s gone! Tools, boat stuff, car stuff, household.

Huge yard sale. No offers refused Courtenay - 295 Centennial Dr. Sat 10-2 Household, furniture. Some cheap, some not.

COURTENAY - 2731 Rennison Rd 9-4 Sat. Finlay Creek Farm Big yard sale. Lots of great stuff great prices. Lot of veggies. Gate open at 9am.

COURTENAY - 384 Panorama Cres. Sat 8-1. Beer & wine making equip., household, tools COURTENAY - 4-2110 Piercy Ave. Sat 8:30-2:30 Multi persons yard sale. Household & outdoor items.

COURTENAY- 4660B Muir Rd., Sat, Aug. 11th, 8am-11:00am. Tools, CD’s, household goods, DVD’s and much more...

COURTENAY4669 McLauchlin Dr, Sat, Aug 11, 8am-12noon.

Household, camping, sports items, canning, dish sets, collectables, tables & chairs+ etc.

COURTENAY- 4689B Shetland Pl (off Mission Rd) Sat, Aug 11, 9am-1pm. Household items & kid’s games.

COURTENAY- 4703B Ashwood Place, Sat Aug 11 8 am to noon Great stuff! cheap prices.

COURTENAY- #5 3100 Kenningston Cres (Crown Point), Sat, Aug 11, 8am-2pm.

COURTENAY: 6330 Headquarters Rd., Sat., Aug. 11th, 9-? Multifamily; Something for everyone. Rain or shine!

COURTENAY- 671 17th St, Sat, Aug 11, 9am-? Rain or Shine. Last exciting Estate Sale. Great prices. Computer complete, grass blower, large sewing table, garden items.

CRAFTER’S SALE Quilting, Sewing, Knitting Friday 3-7, Saturday, 9-12, 770A Park Place

COURTENAY. DOWNSIZING. Sat. Aug. 11, 8am-2pm. Tools, books, kitchenware, furniture, & lots more! 390 Cowichan Ave, unit #62, off 5th St. East.

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 COURTENAYSAT, Aug. 11th, 9-1pm. New clothes (2x women’s), men’s shoes (size 11), hoodie’s, pants (Extra Lrg men’s). Call 250-871-8760 or buzz #29 at 1055 10th St, apt. #405.

E. COURTENAY, 1135 Zeballos Dr., Sat, Aug. 11, 8am2pm. Moving Sale. Camping gear, fishing tackle, tools, gas weedeaters, electric lawnmower and much, much more. No kids toys or items.

E. COURTENAY, 1287 Elkhorn Plc., Sat, Aug. 11, 8am11am. Collectibles, dishes, household items and much much more.

E. COURTENAY, 2126 Anna Plc., Sat, Aug 11, 8am-12pm.

GARAGE SALE - Saturday Aug 11th, 8:30 to 11:30, 2839 Cascara Cres Courtenay, various household items, tools, toys, clothing, electronics.

OYSTER RIVER - 2240 Fearon Rd Sat/Sun 9-3.

Household, furniture, tools

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ASHIYA ALTO saxophone, gently used, $700. Lrg bird cage with starter kit incld’s food, book and accessories, new, $120. (250)923-1885.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Oak china cabinet, glass door $275. Oak table $125 Dresser, bevelled mirror $200 Wash stand $80. 1800’s Pine wash stand. 1885 Birdcage piano, birdseye maple, brass candle sticks $200. (250)334-4579 PALISER Wall unit. 92”w X 72h X 18. Can be made into 3 sections will hold 42” TV. lots of storage. with large mirror. $75. Firm. Six under bed storage boxes on wheels $ 5.00 each reg $14.00 Decrative corner shelf $35.00 Porcelain dolls many numbered. Antique Dealers welcome Comox Area (250)339-3068 PATIO TABLE (long) with extra leaf and 6 chairs, in great condition. Cedar chest, like new. Wine rack, holds 64 bottles. Offers on all 3 items. Call (250)339-1032.

POST AND BEAM, full dimensions, local milled cedar, 1@14”x8”x24’ 1@12”x8”x24’ 2@8”x8”x12’ 2@8”x8”x10’ 8@4”x8”x4’ (braces) 16 rafters 2”x8”x18’ 2@6”x8”x14’ 4@Saw horses. $3,500 no tax, 250-336-8684 VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.

C.R.– 3bdrm, 2 full bath, 1554 sq. ft., fenced, 8 yrs old, $272,000. 250-287-4649.

WILLOW POINT. Newer 3bdrm, 2 bath + separate studio. Fenced yard & RV Parking. $269,900. (778)420-4256 or (250)202-8788.

3/4 SIZE Pool Table with rack and cues, gently used $350.

Call (250)923-9831.

AQUATEC BATH lift chair, 6 months old, $1700 new, 2 batteries with charger, $800 obo.

Call (250)334-3890.

PORT HARDY Byng Rd. 4 bdrms, 3 bath home.

2700 sq ft on 1/3 acre.

Priced to sell. $238,000.

Phone 250-949-8841.

PORT MCNEILL 1701 Beach Drive. 3 Bedroom/2 Bath + office. Beautiful Ocean view!

New Kitchen. Priced below assessed value: $249,900. Immediate Occupancy. Call 250956-4661.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Garage Sales

PARKSVILLE, 1200 sq ft., 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, private backyard, & new roof on a quiet street close to schools. $275,000 Call 250-240-8558

Cobble Hill House For Sale

By Owner, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, RV Shop, in ground pool, hot tub, .74 acres.

Asking $619,000. Phone 250743-3537. Realtors welcomed

SECTIONAL SOFA - dusty rose. Makes into 2 loveseat’s and 2 singles. Excellent condition, $700. 250-338-0996 STRIKING CONTEMPORARY 2 cushion couch. Micro fibre material. cinnamon in colour.

Very good condition. $250 or reasonable offer. Also, selection of woodworking power tools. Tel. 250-871-4284.

Old Orchard Character Home.

2,200 sq.ft. 3-4 bdrms, 2 ba., wood heat/gas burning furnace. Original hardwood & tile. $529,000 call 250-338-5051 judithannetal@yahoo.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

COURTENAY, 1182 Williams St., 4-bdrm house w/ city & Mt. views. 45 yr. metal roof, 4 appls. sprinkler system, fruit trees, raised gardens, heatilator fireplace, workshop. Avail.

Immed. some terms. $369,000. (250)338-7545.

FOR SALE at beautiful Saratoga Beach. $419,000. 8799 Clarkson Dr. approx 2800 sq ft 4 bdrms, 2.5 bath, sunroom, new roof, wrap around deck, 2 car garage, fish pond, garden.

Call (250)337-8742.

NEWLY RENOVATED 2bdrm Rancher centrally located, Jinglepot (Nanaimo) area. Open concept kitchen leading into beautiful sun room. Gas FP and new HW tank. Single car garage with additional storage area. $339,000. 1 (250)7582294 or 250-754-6214 Lv.Msg.

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Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com CR-Willow Point. 3 bdrm, 2 bth(1 w/ walk in shower. 5 Maytag SST appl. Large patio, sprinkler system, fenced. Outside trim painted white. 5 yr warranty left. $269,900.

250-923-2467

$469,900. 507 Louise Road, Ladysmith. 5+ bdrm, 3 bath, 3690 sq. ft. Oceanview, level entry, sunlit bsmt, suite potential, dbl. garage. 250-246-0159

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MOVE IN READY $243,900.

1704 McPhee Ave., Courtenay BC. 3 bdrm, 1 bath w/all updates. Open concept, original hardwood floors, beautiful garden beds, fully fenced back yard, 2 out buildings for storage. A MUST SEE! C 250897-9934 or H 250334-3799

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REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

LOTS

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

COMOX - 2 sm. bdrm, Fridge & stove. N/S, N/P, avail. now $575/mth 250-339-2119

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.

TREED .57 ACRE LOT. on Aldergrove Drive, Courtenay. 5 min. walk to Kitty Coleman Beach & camp site. Reduced by $20,000. Perfect for investment or dream home.

Timber valued at $5,000. Asking $167,000 NO HST. 250331-0299 or 250-949-6184

WE’RE ON THE WEB

3-Bdrm Trailer for sale in Woodburn Park. Shop, All appl near new, 10x20 shed, Fully fenced, Avail. ASAP. $330/mth pad fee. Asking $34,900 (or part trade for Mustang Convertible!)

250-923-6366 or 250-287-0418

HOMES FOR RENT

BLACK CREEK, 12’x60’ Mobile (8852 Tammy Rd.), 2 bdrms, 1 bath, recent updates, on large lot in small rural park, on bus route. Pad rent is $285 mo, small pets ok. Price for quick sale $29,900 obo. Call 604-531-1492.

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

MEICOR REALTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

“YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Experts”

APARTMENTS

PARK PLACE

BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

450-19th Street, Courtenay

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

Security deposit and 2 rental references required.

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

250-334-3078

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

PINES APARTMENTS

200 Back Road, Courtenay

1055-10th Street

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.

Avail. 1 and 2 Bdrm Suite. Completely renovated in adult oriented building with secure entry and elevator. Rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpets and drapes. Coin laundry on-site.

No pets. Security deposit required.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

COAL HARBOUR- Oceanside retreat on N. Vancouver Island. 1750 sq. ft. 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, finished basement, deck, sauna, hot tub and new roof in 2011. Pad rent $300/mnth. All appliances included. Auto/boat shed.

Fishing, boating, crabbing at your doorstep. $39,500. Call 250-949-6643 or 250-949-0527.

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE. Must be moved, it has been reduced from $29,500 to $15,000 O.B.O. Please call 250-339-5808 or 250-650-1433 for more information.

BUYING OR SELLING?

APARTMENT/CONDO

COMOX APARTMENT: Spacious & bright w/ balcony, 3 bdrm, 5 appls, self contained.

2100 Guthrie Rd, avail Sept.

1st - $750/mo. 250-339-2137 COMOX bachelor available now for more info please call 250-702-5339

303C 698 Aspen 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. $850/ mth Avail. Immed.

LARGE 1 & 2 bdrms. Free heat & H/W, Elevator. From $650 mo. Call 250-334-4646.

221-130 Centennial 2 bed, 1 bath, 5 appls., N/S, N/P, $775/mth.

Avail. Immed

MOUNT WASHINGTON Furnished Monthly Rentals Starting at $650 per month. Are you building or relocating.

One, two, three and four bedroom Condos, Townhouses and Chalets available now.

View on line at www.washingtonwaychalets.com call today 250-703-0018 or 250-7432557

APARTMENT/CONDO

DO YOU CARE about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours?

If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned - we own and manage our own buildings only. There is a difference! Please refer to available apartments listed below.

TORRY PINES

ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious suite. Excellent location in the heart of Comox. Well maintained and well managed mature adult building. Security entry and elevator. Recently renovated. Very attractive. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

Call 250-334-9717

CONDOS VANRIDGE MANOR

ST. BRELADES

123 Back Road, Courtenay

146 Back Road, Courtenay

Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas fireplaces - gas included in rent.

Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, wellmaintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.

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

Call 250-703-2570

Call 338-7449

PACIFIC COURT

CYPRESS ARMS

1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay

1255 9th Street, Courtenay

2 bedroom available immediately and September 1st in clean, quiet building 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.

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.

To View, Call 250-334-4483

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

RYAN COURT

BEECHER MANOR

1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay

1045 Cumberland Road

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

BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo available close to downtown. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults. Bus stop is conveniently located out front.

Call 250-338-7449

Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

Call 250-334-9717.

303-4686 Alderwood 3 bed, 2 bath, N/S, 5 appls, $950/mth Avail. Aug. 15th 205-130 Back Road 2 bed, 1 bath, 5 appls, $775/mth Avail Aug 1st

WAREHOUSE SPACE, approx 1600 sq ft, 1491 McPhee Ave., $1500 mo. Avail now.

Call (250)702-1096.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222

GLENSHEE 1800 Comox Ave.

ATTRACTIVE 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated - enjoy new appliances, flooring and bathroom fittings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

515-3666 Royal Vista 2 bed, 2 bath, 5 appls, N/S, N/P $1300/mth Avail. Immed

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

TOWNHOUSES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay

Apartments•Condos•Suites

COURTENAY: Immaculate, spacious condo. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, excellent location on Airpark walkway. Quiet, adult oriented building. N/S, N/P, $1200/mo. 250337-5326

GREENBRIER 750 Eight Street TWO BEDROOM bright, spacious suite in a modern building just three blocks from downtown. Large kitchen with full sized appliances. In suite storage and laundry. Ensuite. Well maintained, quiet mature adult building. Security entry. Call David @ 250-3380267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. Independent Living for Seniors “The Affordable Alternative” TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite - spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox walking distance to everything. In suite storage. Extra large kitchen and dining area. Resident social room.

Elevator and security entry. A very well maintained and well managed building. Also One Bedroom. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

576 England Avenue Courtenay, B.C. 250-338-6900 APARTMENT/CONDOS COURTENAY 3 bdrm. duplex in Puntledge Park - 1 1/2 bath - 4 appl.

Bright & spacious rooms throughout - separate laundry area and other nice extras! - Private area with outside deck - exterior shed - and garage! N/P, N/S $1200.

COURTENAY- 3 bdrms, 2.5 bath duplex. 5 appls, garage.

NS/NP. $1125. Call (250)3375367, (250)897-1467.

COURTENAY, 5 bdrms. 5 appls. 2 liv rms, fenced. N/S, N/P. $1300 mo. 250-642-3454 COURTENAY, ASHWOOD Plc., 3 bdrms, 2.5 bath, 3 appls, close to all amens, avail now, N/S, N/P, $1150 mo.

(604)489-0095 (604)414-5465

HOMES FOR RENT

CEDAR MANOR 463 12th Street TWO BEDROOM with unique cross ventilation floor plan. Nicely renovated. New cabinets. Very bright and spacious — large patio overlooking private garden. Quiet, mature adult building. Three blocks from downtown. Security entry. Well maintained. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. ONE BEDROOM nicely renovated in a quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Very spacious.

Well maintained and managed. Elevator and Security entry. Also Two Bedroom.Call David @ 250-3380267.

www.pennylane.bc.ca UNION BAY COTTAGE Bachelor style, 1 bath, fridge & hot plate, hydro incl, suits single occupant, N/S, No pets. Avail.Immed. $490/mth COZY CTNY RANCHER 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, laminate flrs, landscaping incl., N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed. - $1,000/mth WEST CTNY RANCHER 3bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, carport, fenced yrd, N/S, pets ok w/ref. Available immed. $1200/mth.

COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg. Avail.

Sept. 1 - $1,200/mth QUIET COMOX NO-THRU STREET 6 bdrm, 2 bath, 8 appls, lrg wired shop, fenced yard, RV pkg, N/S, small pet neg., in-law suite potential.

Avail. Immed. - $1,300/mth CTNY EAST RANCHER 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, garage, fenced yrd, new paint & carpet, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed. - $1,200/mth COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 6 appls, gas F/P, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, pets neg. w/ref. Avail. Aug. 1/12 - $1,400/mth NEWER CTNY EAST RANCHER 3 bath, 6 appls, heat pump, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg. Avail. Sept. 1$1,400/mth Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.

Houses & Suites 2705B URQHART 1 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P 4 appls., $700/mth Avail. Immed 339B NIM NIM AVE 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 5 appl., $1000/mth Avail. Aug 1st 1961 BOLT AVE 5 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appl. $1300/mth Avail. Aug. 1st 1550 SEAVIEW RD 4 bed, 2 bath, N/S, 5 appl.$1400/mth Avail. Aug. 1st 600B 25TH STREET 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 4 appl. $1000/mth.

Avail Aug 1st.

1547 Trumpeter Cres 4 bed, 3 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. $2000/mth Avail Aug 1st

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/dryer. New appliances. Within walking distance to downtown.

Well maintained and well managed building with quiet, mature neighbours. Resident social room.

Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. Security entry. No pets. Also One Bedroom. Call John @ 250-7032264.

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

2652 Penrith 3 bed, 2 bath, N/S, 5 appls. $1000/mth Avail. Sept 1st

576 England Avenue Courtenay, B.C. 250-338-6900 APARTMENT/CONDOS COURTENAY 5 bdrm home in East Ctny, 3 bathrooms - 5 appliances - huge home with extra built in storage shelves - master bedroom has walk-in closet carport area - large front deck with awesome mountain views - great back deck area & hot tub - close to schools - N/S - $1750.

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassified.com

3 BEDROOM House in N. Courtenay available Mid August. Re-finished throughout!

Woodstove! Pets & horses negotiable. $1100/month. Ph. 250-337-2123 shoresofserendipity@shaw.ca COMOXSEMI-COUNTRY setting. 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, carport, shop. Sept 1. NP/NS. Refs. $900. (250)339-0270.

COURTENAY NORTH, exec Rancher, 4 bdrm + den, 3000 sq ft, horse boarding extra, riding ring, 1936 Coleman Rd., Sept. 1. $1500. 250-702-1096 COURTENAY, SEPT. 1, $975.

Bright, reno’d 2 bdrm Townhouse, near downtown. 2 spacious bdrm. Modern kitchen & bath, 5 appls. Deck, plenty of storage. 1 pet ok with deposit.

N/S. (250) 941-5510.

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CROWN ISLE Rancher.

2000+sq/ft. 3bd 2 bath. Lrg beautiful yard.

Living/family/dining room. Avail Sept. 1 $1550+util. Call 778-773-3719 DOVE CREEK: 3 bdrm, 1 bath, N/S, pets nego., with garden, storage. Electric heat, wood stove. 5 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $1100.

250-338-5503.

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

SEPT 1st, 3 bdrm 1 bth for non smokers. small fncd yd pets ok $1250 inc heat. refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

250-748-8450 email dale_norton@hotmail.com

www.pennylane.bc.ca TRUMPETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 1 bdrm & den and 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 6 appls, custom ďŹ nishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views.

N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 1, rents from $925/mth.

BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 4 appls, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed.$720/mth SOUTHVIEW MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water incl, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed. - $600/mth DOWNTOWN ABOVE COMMERCIAL 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls., gourmet kitchen, concrete ďŹ&#x201A;rs, N/S, No pets. Avail. July 15 $1,200/mth BASEMENT SUITE in East Ctny, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, hydro incl., N/S. No pets. Avail. July 1 - $650/mth + $75/mth utilities STEPS TO CTNY AIRPARK 2 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, 3 level townhouse, 6 appls, family rm, garage, 2 balconies, N/S, indoor cat ok. Avail.

Immed - $1,200/mth CENTRAL CTNY DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, fenced yrd w/shed, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug 1 $1,000/mth.

ARGO COURT 1 & 2 bdrm, 1 bath apt, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl,m M/S, cat neg w/ref.

Avail. Immed & Sept. 1 $640 & $700/mth. Call Res. Mgr. 334-8602 ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incl., N/S, No pets. Avail Immed & Sept 1 - $725/mth.

Call Res. Mgr. 334-8602 ASPEN COURT 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed - $875/mth EMERALD SHORES waterfront 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 6 appls, gas F/P, extended garage, balcony with stunning views. Adult oriented, N/S, No pets. Available.

Sept. 1 - $1,500/mth COMOX DUPLEX 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls carport, landscaping incl., N/S, No pets.

Avail. Sept. 1 - $775/mth TRUMPETER RIDGE end unit, 3 bdrms, 2 1/2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, patio, new paint throughout, N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept 15/12 - $925/mth PARKSIDE Newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 6 appls, balcony, underground pkg, storage, adult oriented. N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 1 $1,200/mth COMOX DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, fenced yrd, cul-de-sac, N/S, small pet neg. Avail. Sept. 1 $1,100/mth SPACIOUS NEWER DUPLEX in Ctny, 3 bdrm & den, 2 1/2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 1 $1,100/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, patio, res., pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Sept. 1 $700/mth HERONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDING 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath townhouse, 6 appls, gas F/P, double garage, new paint, N/S, No pets. Avail Sept 15 $1075/mth.

CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg. N/S, No pets. Avail.

Sept 1 - $800/mth.

COMOX TOWNHOUSE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, patio, recently renovated, walking distance to downtown, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Sept. 1 - $875/mth

WHERE BUYERS AND SELLERS MEET www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

OFFICE/RETAIL 320 SQFT RETAIL/OFFICE in the heart of Downtown Comox, wheelchair accessibility.

Avail immed. 250-339-0172.

OFFICE - 400 sq ft across from busy Thriftyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 2nd ďŹ&#x201A;oor.

345 6th St. $487 mo. All in.

Call 250-703-0361 or email: wnowe@hotmail.com

1968-Buick Skylark Convertible. Original 350 motor, 106,000 miles.

Collector plates, family owned since new, immaculately maintained. jimmypicton@yahoo.ca

1982 18 1/2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Travelaire in perfect working condition.

Double axel. $3000. Please call (250)203-9122

2002-FORD EXPLORER XLS. Runs excellent. 157,000 kms.

Reduced to sell $4,999 OBO. 250-287-2009.

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

CARS

1992 TERRY 27FT CAMPER. New fridge, new carpets.

Good Condition. $4,500.

Please call 250-339-0827 or 250-218-8113

1997 BUICK Lesabre. New head gasket, brakes,great shape.

Smooth ride! $3500 250-871-6069/604-4838181

1993 WILDERNESS 18 1/2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5th wheel, good condition with/without 2000 GMC, low mileage. offers (250) 334-4043

1988 GMC Sierra w/canopy.

93,000 miles. 1- owner. USA built, Good engine $2000.

250-334-9650

CENTRAL COMOX- 2 bdrms, ground level suite, 5 appls, blinds, car-port, cable, WiďŹ .

For quiet person(s). NS/NP. Refs. $795. 250-339-2687.

EAST COURTENAY: Unit #A, Close to North Island College, Costco, Aquatic Centre and Elementary/high schools. 1086 Sq Ft, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, inclds, F/S, D/W, W/D, large deck and private back yard, NS/NP $1100/mo. Call 250-338-8688

1998 FORD MUSTANG. Silver 3.6 litre V-6. 129,000km. $3500. Phone 250-923-4537 or 250-287-6778

2007 MALLARD travel trailer.

20ft. Frnt kitch, slide out. Fully loaded. Sleeps 6. Like new. $13,500. (250)923-9422

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2007-Wildwood LE RV Immaculate inside and out.

Garage kept. Trailer is wired for cable, has bthrm, oven, furnace, lg fridge/freezer. CD player, hot water tank. $11,500 OBO. 250-830-0462.

TOWNHOUSES COLDWELL BANKER ISLAND COASTAL (Property Management Division) 2-3 Bdrm, 3 bath townhouse on MansďŹ eld Dr. Beautifully furnished; fridge, stove, washer & dryer. No smoking, no pets. $1700 per mth.

Close to all amenities.

2011 MAZDA-TRIBUTE 36,000km. Warranty and serviced to date. $24,999. Call 250-287-2009.

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EAST COURTENAY: Unit #B Close to NIC, Costco, Aquatic Centre and elementary/high schools. 1050 Sq Ft, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, F/S, D/W, W/D, private back yard, NS/NP. $900/mo. 250-338-8688

1997 JEEP T.J. 4 cyl, 5 speed, new top, clean, no off road. Bright red w/ black trim & grey interior. Asking $6800.

Call 250-338-4888.

AUTO FINANCING

OFFICE FOR LEASE. 478 5th St. Courtenay. 750 sq ft, air conditioned, good parking, no triple net. $695/mo 338-0716

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided.

Call 250-338-7136 for tour.

2008 HONDA FIT Blue 16,500 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4 - door, hatchback. Auto, cruise, air, cd. Good Condition 13,950 OBO 250-338-7415

24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; TRAVEL trailer, top cond., everything working, must sell. $5,500 obo. (250)338-0157

SPORTS & IMPORTS

COURTENAY- 2 bdrm townhouse, sm cat welcome, background checks reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $695.

Call Ken, 250-334-8468.

TRANSPORTATION

1994 BMW 325 convt. Only 110k kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Summer driven, always garaged Red with tan int and black top. HTD seats, PW top, new performance tires and battery. $11,900 OBO. 250-949-8959 anytime.

$26,000.00 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Triple E Regal E450-Super Duty V10, 78,000 km. Excellent condition, inside like new, new tires, power drive seat, air cushion rear suspension, tow package and much more.

Must be seen! Campbell River.

Call 250-923-9435.

1956 CONSUL MKI Estate Wagon, ONE OF APPROX 15 IN THE WORLD. Body, paint and motor all done. Lots of new parts. The car needs assembly. Will Trade for British and Cash. MUST SELL. No Time. Have all receipts. Call 250-490-4150 (Penticton, BC).

1957 FAIRLANE Hardtop.

Blue/white continental kit. $15,000 or trade for small, mobile business. (250)923-1210

2003 MINI Cooper S, green with Union Jack roof. Many John Cooper Works upgrades.

Low mileage.

Immaculate. $13,500 OBO. 250-923-8664.

Email: dhay@telus.net

93 MOTOR HOME. New tires, brakes, no rust. Diesel, 85K, 32ft. $18,500 O.B.O. Please call 250-338-2893.

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

www.advancedpm.ca 250-338-2472

APARTMENTS / CONDOS

www.advancedpm.ca 250-338-2472

WILLOWWOOD

Patio home; 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 4 appls and patio area. Ideally located near schools, parks & shopping; avail July.1; N/S; pets not permitted; $700/month.

APARTMENTS / CONDOS

CHERRYWOOD MANOR

2900+ BDRM DOWNTOWN CONDO sqft 2 bdrm units in secured entrance building; master

BARCLAY SQUARE

1 & 2 bdrm units feature main & 2nd level entry, 2 appl & on site coin-op laundry; ideally located near all amenities & on bus routes; N/S; N/P; rents from $625/month; immediate possession.

2002 Dodge Caravan. $2000 obo. Rear dual sliding doors.

Bench seat in back, middle bucket seats...seats 7. Tinted windows. Good shape inside & out. CD player. Power windows & locks. Keyless entry.

Call 250-203-7437

Spacious & bright 2 bdrm ground level suite features 4 appl, 2 double closets in master, laundry/storage room, & semi private ARBOUR GLEN Impeccable 2 bdrm ground suitew/fruit features recent renovations, patio area opening to greenlevel space trees; laminate & tile includes 4 appl, & is ideally located in walking distance to schools, shopping & amenities;N/S; perfect quiet individual couple! flooring throughout; N/P;for$750/month; availorAug 1 N/S

MARINE

Patio home; bdrms, 1Bach bath,& 14 bdrm appls apartments and patio area.

Ideally Updated and 2spacious are located in a secured entrance building, near Cumberland Hospital & located near schools, parks & shopping; avail July.1; N/S; downtown core; includes 2 appl, patio area, w/on site coinop laundry; immed & sept 1 possession; N/S; N/P; rent from pets not permitted; $750/month

BOATS

& N/P; $750/month; avail Sept 1

WILLOWWOOD ULVERSTON MANOR

$495/m

DRIFTWOOD CONDOS

KENDAL AVE. SUITE

Bright, 2 bdrm units feature main & second level entry, 2 appl, & on site coin-op laundry; ideally located near all amenities & on bus routes; N/S; N/P; rents from $700/mo; immediate JOSHUA ESTATES possession Well maintained 3rd floor condo features 2 bdrms, 5 appl, patio Lovely suite in new Cumberland subdivision features 3 bdrms, 1 bath, 4 appl, beautiful kitchen cabinetry & other amazing finishings; N/S; N/P; $800/m; immed. possession.

1970 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rare Coronado Sailboat with optional Deep Bay moorage. Good condition, repowered with Volvo Penta (2003) $25,000 O.B.O 250-941-5001

CHERRYWOOD MANOR

& large storage area; located on quiet cul-de-sac near parks, aquatic centre & college; N/S & N/P; avail Sept 1; $750/month.

2 bdrm units in secured entrance building w/ master bdrms w/ THE in HIGHLANDS walk closets; 2 appl w/on-site coin op laundry & large patio Well maintained 2nd story walk up apartment features 2 bdrms, 2 areas; rents5 appl, from deck, $700 located & inc. FREE HEAT entrance & HOT WATER; full baths, in secured building for w/ assigned parking; close to mall, shopping & all amenities.; N/S & immediate possession.

N/P; Sept 1; $800/month

HOMES HOMES

RUSLAND RANCHER

RUSLAND RANCHER Bright rancher in family

1979 BAYLINER. 27ft x8ft w/ less than 500hrs on new eng. $ elecâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Elec. tilt 9.9 kicker.

Elec. start & tilt. Moorage paid til next May. Reduced to $8500 for quick sale. For a ride call Ed 250-287-4009.

1994 SMOKER Craft Alaskan 16ft. w/like new 2007 50hp.

Evinrude E-Tec electric start.

Ez-Loader trailer + ďŹ sh ďŹ nder, downriggers,etc.250-897-1729

Bright rancher in family neighbourhood is short walk to downtown Cumberland or quick ride to biking trails; 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appl, gas f/p & open concept living; large kitchen features dark cabinets & peninsula for additional counter space; $1300/month; pet may be considered with deposit; immediate possession.

neighbourhood is short walk to downtown Cumberland or quick ride to biking trails; 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appl, gas f/p & open concept living; large kitchen features dark cabinets SAND PINES DR. RANCHER & peninsula for additional counter space; $1300/month; pet Just moments to the beach with many fabulous features! 3 bdrms, baths, 5 appl, Japanese style teahouse, & may be 2considered with sunroom, deposit; immediate possession. pellet stove; enjoy deer & squirrels from the deck; N/S; N/P; $1200/month; avail AugHOMES 15 KENDAL AVENUE Beautiful Coal Valley Estates VALECOURT CRESC. HOME homes feature 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings, attractive cabinetry & finishings Transformed home with many features!! 4 bdrms, incl. master w/ensuite, w/loads of space & stainless bright throughout,kitchen 3 bdrms, 2 baths & 5 appls., gas appl., f/p, deck & dining/living area, decks off upper & lower levels, updated floring garage; $1300/month; immediate & Aug 15 possession. throughout & cozy woodstove. Yard is fully fenced, landscaped

SUITES

& has shed. Located in quiet neighbourhood, close to schools, recreation, golf course & Air Force base. N/S; N/P; $1400/m.

KENDAL AVE. SUITE 2693B Gorgeous views from deck on 3 sides of beautiful Comox Home.

EXECUTIVE COMOX HOME

Beautiful suite in new Cumberland subdivision features 1 bdrm 1 bath, 4 appl & beautiful kitchen cabinetry & other amazing finishings; ideal for single person or couple; $650/ month; immediate possession.

Incl. 4 bdrms, 2 baths, office/library off of living room, kitchen island & eating area + formal dining & large laundry/storage room. Double car garage in mint condition & offers tons of space.

Backyard oasis with easy to maintain pond provides tranquil setting. $1500/month.

MOTORCYCLES

2000 Harley Davidson Heritage Classic, 39,000 km, Mikuni carb, Screaming Eagle exhaust, Mustang seat, S&S 510 gear drive cams, always kept in a heated garage, like new. $10,850. Call 250-830-3609

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DRIFTWOOD CONDOS

1993 8HP Yamaha outboard motor good running order $650. obo 250-890-0863

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

HUNTER SAILBOAT â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zig Zagâ&#x20AC;?. 33.5 FT, 20 HPD Yamaha diesel, zodiac dinghy. View at the Port Alice Marina. 250-284-6121.

Beautiful bdrm,walk-in groundclosets; level condo, appl,site laundry/storage bdrms all 2have 2 appl 5w/on coin-op laundry large patio areas;walking rents from $700 inc.

HEAT room & &various upgrades; distance to allFREE amenities; & HOT WATER; N/S; N/P; immed. possession N/P; N/S; immediate possession; $725/month.

Contact: Ryan Liebert 250-703-3672

COURTENAY, SPACIOUS, central 2 bdrm ($650) Townhome, 1835 Piercy Ave., coin laundry, N/P, family oriented, avail immed. (250)702-1096.

EVINRUDE 8HP OUTBOARD MOTOR Never been in salt water, very little HRS. Excellent condition $700 O.B.O 250-336-2022

TRUCK & CAMPER COMBO $12,000. obo. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;95 F250 super cab pick up, new tires, brakes, hi-jacker, overload spring paks CAMPER â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90 Bigfoot 11.5ft totally equipped. 250-757-8783

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2000 LINCOLN Navigator.

117,000km.

Fully loaded. $8,000 OBO. 250-923-9896

2006 MALIBU Tyee 172.

Great ďŹ shing boat, new g.p.s radio and down riggers. $20,000. o.b.o.

250-286-9937 ESTATE SALE. 2012 9.8 HP Nissan electric start motor.

Comes with gas can, extra plugs, tools, pull rope and manual. Fresh out of the box, never used. Originally paid $3100. Offers. (250)339-0692.

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TOWNHOMES TOWNHOMES

COMOX TOWNHOME

COMOX TOWNHOME

Adult oriented 2 bdrm, 2 level townhome is walking distance to

downtown & shopping; features large townhome master suite,is2 baths, Adult oriented 2 bdrm, 2 level walking6 appl., gas f/p, garage & semi-private patio area; small pet may be distance to downtown & shopping; features large considered w/deposit; immediate possession; $1250/mo. master suite, baths, 6 appl., gas f/p, garage & semi-private patio PINE 2PLACE Spacious 2 bdrm townhouse offers main level living w/bdrms area; small pet may be considered w/deposit; immediate located on 2nd floor; features 1 bath & 4 appl, including in-suite possession; $1250/mo. laundry, & patio area; close to schools & amenities; $795/month; avail Sept 1

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Comox Valley Worship Directory BAHÁ’Í FAITH

Church of Our Lord Sunday Services 9:30 am at Berwick, 1700 Comox Ave. Comox, BC

Devotional gathering – with the theme “Aid and Assistance,” August 13 at 7:15 p.m. All are welcome. ~~~ “It behooveth the servant to pray to and seek assistance from God, and to supplicate and implore His aid.”

‘Abdu’l-Bahá

All Welcome www.coolcomox.ca www.namsnetwork.com

www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041gh250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

We’ve Got Some Space For You!

We resume services September 2nd Young People’s Program, Weddings, Memorials, Spiritual Exploration

to place your ad here

250-338-5811

250 Beach Drive, Comox

(BLACK CREEK) A Christ centered faith community dedicated to the Worship of God and the promotion of peace and social justice in His name.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM Sunday School: 10:30 AM 2277 Enns Road, Black Creek.

Pastor Gordon Carter Office: 250.337.5341 Email: carter.gord@gmail.com

Rev. Maggie Enwright Hearing Assistance

www.centralchurchefc.com Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jake Hron

www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966

Val 250-338-7727 (office)

St. George’s

LUTHERAN

6th & Fitzgerald Ave.

Courtenay “The church with a heart in the heart of the city” SUNDAY SERVICE SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:30 am 10:30AM SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL Nursery-Grade 7

250-334-4961

(ELCIC)

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

10 AM Sunday Worship Pastor A. Ronald Sedo 250-703-1652

CUMBERLAND UNITED CHURCH

Comox Community Baptist Church

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

Sunday Worship at 11 am

10:00AM at Cape Lazo Middle School Everyone Welcome

Followed by Refreshments Eve Mark, Choir Director 250-338-4785

250-400-7800

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 A.M. Pastor Rev. Peter Hudson Interim Pastor

Everyone Welcome.

1250 Anderton Road, Comox

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sunday Celebration 10:30 am

1599 Tunner Drive, COURTENAY • 250-334-4716

1105 Pritchard Rd., Comox www.baychurch.net 250-339-7527

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 467 - 4th Street (just east of Fitzgerald)

725 Aspen Rd., Comox

Service 10:30am Guest Speaker: Margaret Evans Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 Full Wheelchair e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca Access comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

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.

Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

Rev. Paul Johnson, Pastor

250-338-8454

Hearing Assistance

LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

www.gbccv.org • info@gbccv.org

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. Church Phone: 250-338-1312 Morning Service 11am Evening Service 7pm Where there’s hope for the hopeless, healing for the wounded and joy instead of sorrow.

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

Hosts of

“Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”

CONFESSION:

(Bethel Church DVD Series)

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

2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)

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

250-339-0224

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

FMI contact Drew or Laurie Thomson 250-337-8011

Nursery - Kid Jam Youth Group

Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry

Canadian Baptists of Western Canada

Rev. Julianne Kasmer, Minister

www.resonatechurch.ca

Friends

Sundays 10 am

COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

1st Street & Penrith

Faith Family

Independent - Fundamental

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Minister: Peggy Jensen

Congregational Christian Churches of Canada

~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~

PRESBYTERIAN

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

250-890-9262

UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH

Sunday Worship and Children’s Program 10 am Full Wheelchair Access

@ 10:30 am

of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning

250 BEACH AVENUE

Email: cxunited@telus.net

Join us this Sunday

Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre

COMOX UNITED

Bay Community Church

Community Church

stgeorgeuc@shaw.ca www.stgeorgesunitedchurch.com

E-Mail: features@comoxvalleyrecord.com

(at Comox United Church)

MENNONITE

Comox Valley

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

Nursery -Grade 7

Nourish Your Spirit. Heal the World.

www.cvuf.ca

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Full Wheelchair Access

COURTENAY FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Hearing Assistance

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

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

PASTORS: Peter Rabey & Randy Dyck 2963 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay (across from Arden Elementary) 250-334-3432 www.courtenaybaptist.com

Need to Spread the Word?

Word?

We Can Help!

St. Peter Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925 SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8am & 10am Worship www.stpeterscomox.ca

St. John the Divine The Rev. Rodney Ives, Priest in charge 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

Sunday Holy Eucharist 8am St. Andrew’s Mission Hill 10am St. John’s 5th Street

Wednesday Holy Eucharist 10 am

250-334-4331 http:/stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca

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250-338-5811

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Black Press is proud to be an official sponsor for the 2012 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, with news reporter Kyle Slavin on the 18-member tour team as a media rider. To follow Kyle Slavin’s Twitter updates from the final weeks of training and throughout the ride, follow @TDRKyle.

ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Sunday, Sept. 23 and ends Friday, Oct. 5 in Victoria.

Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs.

HELP OUT: Donations can be made at www. copsforcancer.ca FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, photos and videos, go online to:

www.bclocalnews.com/ tour-de-rock

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Police officers Jett and Dorothy Junio are the first married couple to take on Tour de Rock Christine van Reeuwyk Black Press

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n a unique turn of events, a married couple will cruise Vancouver Island as part of the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock.

Const. Dorothy Junio, the Oak Bay police school resource officer, will tackle the Tour de Rock alongside husband Const. Jett Junio of Saanich police.

They are the first married couple “You only get to to take part in the do it once and do it Canadian Cancer together …”

Society fundraiser.

“You only get to do – Const. Dorothy Junio it once and to do it together …,” Dorothy began.

“It’s a unique opportunity for sure,” Jett finished. “We have the luxury of debriefing everything we do from work to riding because we’re on the same page.”

They also share in fundraising responsibilities and aside from police work, in a local business as well. Jett returns to the Saanich police ranks in January after an 18-month leave to run Riders Cycles, a bicycle business on Cloverdale Avenue that the couple purchased a year ago.

The Junios came to Victoria four years ago after long careers with the Edmonton Police Service.

Cops for Cancer fundraisers were

The Madone 5 Series. ..

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TO LOVE, HONOUR AND …

CYCLE FOR KIDS rooted in Edmonton. The Island-wide ride, Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, developed from those events in the mid-1990s.

“We knew the event (in Edmonton) was raising funds for kids with cancer, but the magnitude didn’t hit us until we got here,” Jett said.

“The fever we didn’t feel until we got to the Island,” Dorothy added. “The whole Island embracing it is amazing.”

With their kids, Adam and Ethan hitting 16 and 17 this year, they felt an opportunity to make a commitment to the cause. Plus it’s a year of milestones for the pair; both turned 50, celebrated 25 years of policing and it’s the 15th year of the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock.

Then there’s the illness itself. Dorothy’s mom developed cancer (she’s faring well right now), and suddenly they saw it throughout their peers.

“It became a big deal,” Dorothy said.

The biggest hurdles won’t be the kilometres-long hills or rainy days spent on a bike.

“It’s going to be the emotions,” Dorothy said. “You sometimes have to battle that along with the physical.”

As for the highs, just participating and seeing people dig deep to give is already providing those.

“The ride itself is secondary,” Jett said.

“It’s a vehicle to reach out to people for a greater cause: the kids.”

Christine van Reeuwyk/Black Press

Police officers Dorothy and Jett Junio, owners of Riders Cycles in Saanich, will be the first married couple to take on the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock ride this fall.

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Friday, August 10, 2012 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

85 TH ANNIVER SARY SALE

*

No Tax Event This Weekend!

JAMES renew leather reclining sofa 4 Renew Leather Colours Available Upgrade to Power Recline +$300

FORTE leathermate recliner reg $1699 · sale

$

reg $1829

$ sale

1298

DEMI stationary sofa

888

reg $1659 · sale

$

PLUS Pay No Tax!*

CHARLOTTE reclining chair

1048

reg $879 · sale

$

598

Available in Brown Leather Only

11 Colours Available

21 Colours Available

PLUS Pay No Tax!*

PLUS Pay No Tax!*

PLUS Pay No Tax!*

Complimentary in-home design service

Need a little help? Need a lot? We can do that. And it won’t cost you a thing.

Our designers will visit your home, get a feel for your style and then help you find the perfect new furniture, fabrics and accessories to create the room of your dreams. The service is priceless, and it’s free.

Pay No Interest for 6 Months!* Locally Owned & Operated · Visit us online at: www.la-z-boyvictoria.com Victoria 3501 Saanich Road (at Blanshard) ..................... CALL (250) 382-5269 or Toll-Free 1-877-452-5269 Nanaimo 3200 North Island Hwy (Country Club Mall) ........ CALL (250) 756-4114 or Toll-Free 1-866-756-4114 MON - THURS: 9:30 - 5:30

FRI: 9:30 - 7

SAT: 9:30 - 5:30

SUN: NANAIMO 11 - 5

VICTORIA 12 - 5

*See store for details. Financing on Approved Credit.

HST will be included in the qualified purchase price.

Cannot be combined with any other offers. Hot Buys, Kincaid Products and previous purchases excluded.

Offer valid on La-Z-Boy upholstery only. Although every precaution is taken, errors in price or specification may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct such errors. Pricing in effect until August 13th, 2012.