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Maple Pool player chosen for soccer team Scott Stanfield
at Maple Pool Campground in Courtenay. The program provides an opportunity for If there’s such a thing as homeless and marginalized Cloud 10, Joan Mathias has individuals to exercise and socialize, and to engage in found it. The Courtenay resident, competition. In Kelowna, the squad a member of the Maple Pool United street soccer team, was outfitted with soccer shirts, shorts, has been selectsocks and shin ed to play on It hasn’t pads. the Canadian “We met women’s team really sunk in yet. some really at the Homeinteresting less World Cup It (Kelowna) was people,” said of soccer next just phenomenal. Mathias, notmonth in Mex- What a great ing a goalico City. keeper who O f f i c i a l s memory we just played at last from Street created. The Soccer Cana- journey was good, year’s Homeless World Cup da made the in Paris. “We selection last and it hasn’t learned a lot. It weekend at the stopped yet. was well worth Western CanaJoan Mathias the trip.” dian qualifier Maple Pool in Kelowna, where Mathias and four United played several Maple Pool teammates games in one day, including matches against Calgary, competed. “It hasn’t really sunk in Victoria and Vancouver. “It was a total test on yet,” Mathias said. “It (Kelowna) was just phenome- our bodies,” said Mathias, nal. What a great memory who scored a goal in a 3-2 we just created. The jour- loss against the Vancouver ney was good, and it hasn’t side. It was the first time Maple Pool has held a lead stopped yet.” Formed this year out of in a game. “What a great feeling the Dawn to Dawn: Action on Homelessness Soci- when you see that ball go ety street soccer program, into the net.” The local side improved Maple Pool United competed at its first tournament considerably after receivthis summer in Victoria. ing some pointers on posiThe team practises weekly ... see SOCCER ■ 2
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Merville company ships all over Scott Stanfield Record Staff
Atlas Manufacturing custom builds equipment such as casing hammers and jacks for the drilling world — right here in the Comox Valley. At present, the Merville company is working on a job for a drilling platform in the South China Sea, a drill rig for operation in California and a jack for a Nevada company. In January, they constructed a jack that was shipped to New Zealand following an earthquake. “My understanding is a lot of their wells shifted,” operations manager Dave
Freeman said. “They use it right in the city ... We sell a fair bit into Australia.” Atlas recently completed a six-week project to build a casing jack that pulls pipe from the ground. It was designed to pull more than one million pounds, or 500 metric tonnes, but will in fact pull a heavier load. The customer from Germany hired a truck to drive the 30,000-pound jack to Chicago from where it was flown to Vienna, Austria. The jack left Merville Aug. 22 and arrived in Vienna Aug. 26. It will be used on a geothermal project. “It’s good for the Valley. We’ve had (Vancouver Island North MP) John
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Soccer helps to ease the pain Continued from front
tioning and defending from a member of Street Soccer Canada’s scouting crew. In street soccer, fourplayer teams compete on a field about 22 metres long with hockey-size nets. The program has provided Mathias an opportunity to rediscover her sporting past. “I’ve always been a sport nut,” she said. “I lived for baseball, actually.” Like many athletes, Mathias has been sidelined by injury. In her case it was a neck injury, for which she has undergone surgery. “I never did fully recover from it,” she said. “I live with chronic pain. The soccer helps me focus on something other than my pain.” But she’s not one to complain. “I suck it up and just live.”
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MAPLE POOL UNITED player Joan Mathias will play at the Homeless World Cup of soccer next month in Mexico City. PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD
She has also quit smoking — a testament to the physical fitness
component of the street soccer program. “We’re very fortu-
nate to be a part of Dawn to Dawn,” said Mathias, who receives patches each week from the Care-A-Van mobile medical unit. “I’m very grateful. I’m just glad that we were able to do this trip. I’m at a loss for words.” Next year, the Comox Valley will host the Western Canadian qualifier for the Homeless World Cup. Games will be played at the Lewis Centre in Courtenay. “It’s hard to believe we’ve only been playing soccer for six months,” Mathias said. “So much good is happening. This is definitely my year.” Along with Dawn to Dawn and Street Soccer Canada, Maple Pool United has been supported by the Comox, Strathcona Sunrise and Courtenay Rotary clubs.
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Co-worker’s suffering led to Tour de Rock training Erin Haluschak Record Staff
Cpl. David Thompson saw cancer’s “six degrees of separation” and decided to do something about it. Thompson, a patrolman with the military police at 19 Wing Comox, is the only rider north of Nanaimo in this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, a 14-day, 1,000-kilometre bike trip across Vancouver Island with the goal of raising money for pediatric cancer research and programs for children with a history of cancer. Thompson credits his participation to co-worker Lauren Weaver, who was diagnosed with breast cancer just prior to Thompson’s posting to 19 Wing from Ontario. Weaver succumbed to the disease, and Thompson said the effect of her diagnosis impacted all of his co-workers. “You could just see the influence it had — the impact that cancer has is just six degrees from everybody,” he explained. Former Tour de Rock rider and co-worker Phil
Hochu approached Thompson and asked if he would participate in this year’s ride. Thompson agreed without hesitation. “I look at my junior rider (with whom Thompson is paired during Tour de Rock), and what he’s gone through with cancer. If he can do it, we can do it,” he said. “We’re all on the same page (with other riders). We’ve got the common denominator, but it’s so neat to see complete strangers come together and fit like puzzle pieces.” Thompson said he began training for the ride in March, and logs two-hour minimum rides Tuesdays and Thursdays with his trainers in Nanaimo, and a four- or five-hour ride on Saturdays. He’s even tackled the ‘big hill’ — Mount Washington — which, for the self-admitted adrenaline junkie, took two and a half hours to climb, and “much less” time going down. As a relative newcomer to the Island, Thompson said he’s looking forward to riding in the North Island, an area he has yet to
explore. He admitted one of the biggest challenges that he believes he and the team will face is weather. “The wind has a huge impact on training,” he admitted. “We once biked during the big storm in the spring, but with the team, you go until you break. That’s what will get us through the bad weather.” Funds raised through the Tour will go to help Camp Goodtimes, a recreation program for children with
cancer and their families. Thompson had the opportunity to visit the camp earlier this year. “They are just regular kids trying to be kids,” he said. The 2012 Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Sept. 23 and passes through the Comox Valley Sept. 26 and 27, ending in Victoria Oct. 5. For more information, or to donate, visit www.tourderock.ca. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Dance de Rock bigger and better Erin Haluschak Record Staff
No matter age or experience, it’s almost time to dig out the dancing shoes for a weekend of swing, two step, cha cha and more. Event director Keith Foraie promises there’s lots of dance for everyone at the ninth annual Dance de Rock, a fundraiser for cancer research that supports the Tour de Rock and Hope Afloat dragon boat team. It happens Sept. 14, 15 and 16 at the Filberg Centre. “It’s a fabulous event; everyone has a great time. People definitely get their money’s worth,” said Foraie. “We cover a whole bunch of dance styles that are taught throughout the weekend for all levels.” Dance de Rock is a weekend-long event which features 20 workshops, a buffet, DJ entertainment
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and a professional dance demonstration. Foraie noted the event is not only for established dancers, but a new pass is available for those who want to try dancing for the first time. “For anyone who wants to try can come down and dance without having to commit to the entire weekend,” he explained. The spectators pass includes the Friday night dance, one beginner workshop, snack buffet and entertainment, for $25. A weekend pass for $150 includes the choice of 18 dance workshops, Friday and Saturday night dances and more. For more information or to register, call Holly at 250-871-2513, e-mail khdancin@shaw.ca or visit www.members.shaw.ca/ steppin_out. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Cumberland meeting This Saturday, more than 30 organizations in Cumberland will be represented at the first Meet Your Community event being sponsored by the Rotarians in Cumberland. From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. anyone interested can visit the Cumberland Recreation Hall to learn about the many groups that are active in the village.
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Couple appeals for help
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Scott Stanfield A young Courtenay couple is looking for help after losing everything — including their two dogs — in a house fire just over a week ago. Fire destroyed one half of an Archery Crescent duplex and badly damaged the other in the earlymorning hours of Sept. 2. Cherie Mitchell and Don Townsend lived in the destroyed side and the couple did not have fire insurance. “It’s just been such a hard week,” an emotional Mitchell said Monday, adding losing the dogs in the fire was likely the hardest part. “It’s the first day I didn’t cry over the dogs.” The couple is
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CHERIE MITCHELL AND her boyfriend Don Townsend lost everything — including their two dogs — to fire. staying with friends while they look for a new place to live, and try to patch their life up. A fundraiser at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland is in the works, and Mitchell plans to set up some donation jars around the Comox Valley. She also set up a Facebook page that has details about how
Residents in an area of Coal Valley Estates in Cumberland have formed an organization in an effort to reduce traffic volume and speeders on Kendal Avenue, where parked vehicles create congestion and reduce pedestrian visibility. ATVs are also an issue.
Jodi Sperber, a member of the Kendal Avenue Neighbourhood Association, feels it is a matter of time before someone is hurt. Fellow KANA member Nic Pisterzi, acknowledging the installation of a 30 km/h sign on the street, would like to see speed bumps and stop signs strategically placed throughout the neighbourhood. “We are deeply concerned,” Pisterzi said at Monday’s council meeting. “Many of us want change — and soon.” The group hopes Kendal can be changed
to make a donation to the couple. It can be found by searching for the e-mail address stressed41@ hotmail.com on the social media site. Mitchell stressed anyone who doesn’t have fire insurance should get it. “You don’t think it’s going to happen to you,” said Mitchell.
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Smoke from the largest wildfire burning on Vancouver Island created smoky skies from Parksville to Port Hardy. Donna MacPherson, fire information officer from the Coastal Fire Centre, said the Wolf River fire, which is 200 hectares in size, created a haze from smoke due to a weather inversion late last week. The fire, which has been smoldering since a lightening strike Aug. 18, reignited Sept. 1, and is being controlled by a modified response. MacPherson said because the fire is on a severe cliff face, the
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She added the Coastal Fire Centre has established trigger points for the fire, and if the fire does move beyond the designated points, they will reevaluate their attack plan. Both BC Parks and the Coastal Fire Centre will continue to monitor the fire. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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from a feeder road to a local traffic road. To decrease volume, a long-term goal is to close off Egremont past Rydel, where the road used to end. Pisterzi invited council to attend a KANA meeting, and asked how long it would take to address the group’s concerns.
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A DENMAN CONSERVANCY Association work party builds a boardwalk across Graveyard Marsh in Central Park on Denman Island. DCA celebrates its 21st birthday on Saturday.
Denman group turns 21 Record Staff The Denman Conservancy Association (DCA) will celebrate its 21st birthday on Saturday evening with a grand gathering at the Denman Island Senior’s Hall. Science journalist Bob McDonald — who is known for the CBC Radio program Quirks & Quarks will make a presentation at the event. Des Kennedy, a founder of DCA and well-known gardener, will be master of ceremonies for the evening, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 7. “As a founding director of Denman Conservancy, I have no doubts that the association has played an historic role in ensuring that significant natural areas of the island may remain intact in perpetuity,� says Kennedy. DCA was started by a group of concerned islanders in 1990 who realized that maintaining natural ecosystems on Denman Island was a special challenge that arose from the very high percentage of land in private ownership on the island. The association was incorporated in 1991. An early focus of
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Rotary trail with rail project clinches more funding Scott Stanfield
“You can’t make any city street 100 per cent safe,” he said. “This is as close to 100 per cent as you can get.” The Island Corridor Foundation, owner of
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A second section of the Rail with Trail path along the E&N rail corridor from Cumberland Road to 17th Street is complete, providing a key route for pedestrians and cyclists in the Comox Valley. The first phase of the Rotary Trail from Fifth Street to the train station was completed in 2011. The trail length now exceeds one kilometre. The Courtenay Rotary Club provided funding for both phases of the project, raising upwards of $100,000 at its past two auctions. “We started this in past president Robert Buckley’s year, we carried it on this year and we’re doing it again next year,” club president Rod Hunter said at a Friday announce-
The fate of two young Newfoundland dogs will be decided in mid-October, following the conclusion of a hearing for an application to destroy the dogs brought forth by the Comox Valley Regional District in July. Black Creek couple Edith and Jacques Manseau’s two dogs are being held at the Comox Valley SPCA
similar projects. A Saturday work party will officially open Phase 2 of the trail. Phase 3 will run from 17th to 29th. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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MAYOR LARRY JANGULA, MP John Duncan, project chair Art Meyers, Rod Hunter and Robert Buckley celebrate the Rail with Trail path in Courtenay. PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD ment at the train station. “We really believe in community projects. This trail is just one of the things we love to do.” Total cost of the first two phases of the pathway is $270,000. The federal government
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Black Creek busy preparing for its annual fall fair If you are looking for a fun-filled day of entertainment, great food, exciting activities and a celebration of community, the Black Creek Community Fair should be marked on your calendar. This year’s fair is this Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is bigger, better and more exciting than ever. The Black Creek Community Centre is once again host to the fair. The purpose of the fair is to celebrate the Black Creek community and to raise funds for the charitable, not-for-profit community centre. The planning committee this year decided to expand the fair with a focus on interactive activities and greater community involvement. There are additions of more heritage style elements to the fair, complemented with attractions for all ages. The Community Fair on Saturday kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Entertainment runs all day on the Long & McQuade stage. The preliminary lineup is: 9:40 a.m. – Fiddle Jam 10:30 a.m. – Jack & Corrine 11:10 a.m. – Ralph Barrat Band
Noon – Sockeye 1 p.m. – Fiftieth Parallel 2:05 p.m. – Miracle Beach School of Rock 2:40 p.m. – Rocket Dog. The Discovery Foods stage is scheduled with a mix of fun, education and competitions. The preliminary schedule is: 9:45 a.m. – Kids/Family Run 10 – MARS Presentation 10:20 – Fly fishing Demo 10:50 – Harold Macy – Storyteller *11:10 – Corn Shucking Contest 11:40 – Black Creek Fretted Friends Ukulele Group 12:10 – Capoeira Demonstration 12:40 – BC Parks Presentation *1 – Watermelon Eating Contest 1:30 – Fire Department 2 – Veggie Decorating Presentation *2:20 – Strong Man and Woman Competition. *If you would like to participate in any of the free contests, contact the BCCA office to register. Other highlights include the kids carnival, teen zone, dog trials, silent auction and raffles, petting zoo, pony rides, market vendors, community group presentations and more. And of course, there is
FALL FAIR ENTERTAINMENT this Saturday in Black Creek includes 50th Parallel, fresh from an appearance at the Rhythm on the Rock Festival. fantastic food. Once again, the BCCA board of directors is hosting a pancake breakfast and barbecue throughout the entire day. Look for a bake table, great coffee and other tasty food vendors on site. Admission is by dona-
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The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) The Regiment as part of its 100th anniversary will conduct a Freedom of City Parade at 1:00 P.M. in front of City Hall on Sunday September 16, 2012 in Nanaimo, BC. The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel E.P. Boucher will be confronted by His Worship Mayor John Ruttan and Council. In addition, the Regiment will march
through the city to the Nanaimo Cenotaph arriving at 1:40 P.M. and present a plaque to the City. The ‘Old Guard’ comprising of veterans and past members of Regiment, will join the parade just before the Cenotaph. The Regiment was honoured by the City of Nanaimo with the granting of the ‘Freedom
of the City’ on October 5, 1974. The Regiment has a long history in the City of Nanaimo and surrounding communities and has provided assistance as required during emergencies and other events. An ‘Open House’ will be held at the Brigadier D. R. Sargent Armoury, 709 Nanaimo Lakes Road, starting at 3:30 P.M.
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Chamber flooded with top 40 names If you travelled down Cliffe Avenue on Friday and thought you smelled smoke it may have been coming from the photocopier at the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce office! The deadline for submitting Top 40 Under 40 nominations was noon Sept. 7 and, according to Chamber president and CEO Dianne Hawkins, the majority of nominations were submitted in the final 24 hours, making Chamber staff and the office photocopier work extra hard. “Thursday morning
we had only received about 40 nominations but by noon Friday almost 100 people had submitted nominations,” explains Hawkins. “Once we grouped multiple nominations together we ended up with a final tally of 75 individuals. “The range of nominations was vast, representing all business sectors, several community organizations and even some stellar students. We are absolutely thrilled with the response.” A panel of three volunteer judges spent
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Young caregivers aided Regardless of the social or economic status, race, creed, colour, religion, ethnic or traditional backgrounds, families can be confronted with a huge upset in the customary dynamics of their family structure. This can happen when accidents, physical or mental illness, disabilities, change or loss of employment, language barriers, addictions, or absence/death of a parent occurs. This places a severe strain on the family unit. When this occurs adults may not be able to fulfil some or many of their core traditional roles. A younger family member(s) may be required to take on those tasks on a regular basis, thus becoming a youth caregiver. Many of these adolescents are unprepared nor have the skills to deal with providing essential care, and the stress it brings, which is often difficult even for adults.
The protection of family privacy and the fear that this disclosure will bring negative social judgments is a key factor in remaining silent, even to the exclusion of medical providers and educators. As a result the adolescent is potentially at risk of not being able to develop along with their peers, many isolate socially (two of three are subject to bullying), and their mental health, education and stability can be impacted from partial to severe. The severity is directly connected to the amount of support, understanding and recognition that they receive. Canadian studies are consistent in school surveys in that 12 to 19 per cent of students identified themselves as caregivers. As a result a group of human service professionals, who are/ were working in those fields in a career capacity, has put in place a
Comox Valley Youth as Caregivers Program, which is one of six such programs in Canada. It was adopted and now administered by the Community Justice Centre. The main goal is to provide peer support in a safe setting. This program also encourages the parents to become aware of our goals and services. The total aim is to have the program be of benefit to the entire family. For a detailed look at the program, visit http://comoxvalleyyouthascaregivers.org. — Community Justice Centre
documentation. The final 40 award recipients will be contacted by the Chamber by Sept. 14. Top 40 Under 40 Awards recipients will be publicly announced in a special supplement in the Comox Valley Record on Oct. 19 and they will be honoured at the Oct. 25 gala cocktail reception and dance at Crown Isle. Award recipients will receive a complimentary ticket to the event, along with other special mementos to commemorate their achievement. The event is also open to the general public. People of any age may purchase tickets on the Chamber of Commerce’s website ($35+HST). There will be appetizers and a nohost bar. After the formal Top 40 Under 40 Awards proceedings and keynote address, music for the dance will be provided by the everpopular Bananafish Dance Orchestra. Four Frames Photo Booth will be there to help capture the spirit of celebration with fun photos. There will also be a silent auction, with funds going to support the awards program. (Donations are welcome!) The Chamber is grateful to an ever-
growing list of community sponsors including: Platinum: Comox Valley Record, 97.3 The Eagle Radio and MNP LLP. Silver: North Island College and Scotia Bank Bronze: Bananafish Dance Orchestra, Engrave it!, First Insurance and Ryan Williams – Re/Max. Plus many other ‘Champions of Youth’ and ‘Visionary’ sponsors too numerous to mention. The Top 40 Under 40 Awards program was launched by the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce this summer as a way to celebrate the accomplishments of young professionals and youth who are making a difference in the Comox Valley and beyond. For a list of the 75 nominees, tickets to the gala, or for more information on the Top 40 Under 40 Awards program, visit the Chamber of Commerce’s website at www.comoxvalleychamber.com. — Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Volunteers still breathing life into once-dying river For the last three decades the Oyster River Enhancement Society has virtually breathed life into a once-dying river with traditional methods of fish production and a razor-thin annual budget of $30,000 to $40,000. To upgrade hatchery operations and expand its impact the society has hired new management and increased efforts to recruit a new generation of volunteers. Since inception in 1983, the society has raised fish returns to near historic levels by producing more than one million salmon per year for the Oyster River. It hasn’t been smooth sailing, but the challenges of the last 28 years have made the society experts at managing change. When the society lost its annual BC Gaming
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Prayer around the world Join Unity Comox Valley and spiritual communities worldwide this Thursday for the 19th annual Unity World Day of Prayer. Unity is organizing a time of prayer, chanting and connection in Courtenay at the lower Florence Filberg Centre beginning at 7:30 p.m. Oliver Clarke and Mystic Valley Voices will lead the chanting. Unity World Day of Prayer unites people of all faiths in prayer for the well-being of one another and our world. “Together we have an opportunity to make a positive difference to foster healing and wholeness through prayer,” said Vicki
Vanderhorst, spiritual leader for Unity Comox Valley. Anyone who would like to submit a prayer request or names for prayer may do so by visiting www.worlddayofprayer.org or calling 1-800-NOW-PRAY (669-7729). For more details about Unity World Day of Prayer, visit the above website or www. facebook.com/UnityWorldDayofPrayer. Unity was founded in 1889 and helps people of all faiths apply positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Unity publishes Daily Word, a magazine of inspirational messages distributed
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partner of the Comox Valley Regional District in providing recreational and public education opportunities. In 2005, the society underwent expansion with a large private donation managed by the Pacific Salmon Foundation. This resulted in the creation of a new spawning channel just off the Oyster River, which is maintained by society volunteers receiving technical input from Fisheries and Oceans biologists and engineers. Former hatchery manager Frank Petruzelka was the driving force behind many of these changes. But earlier this year, when Petruzelka decided to retire and train new hatchery manager Lyle Edmunds, the society took it as an opportunity to fine-tune operations. One new volunteer, Sonora Morin, brought a wealth of salmon and hatchery knowledge from 14 years working as a Fisheries and Oceans Canada community adviser in the Campbell River region. “My favourite part of the job is connecting with the volunteers that are so passionate about salmon stewardship. Working with the society allows me to work with those people while leveraging my hatchery experience in my own backyard (Campbell River),” said Morin. “I’m impressed by
how receptive they’ve been to adopting the new techniques we developed in consultation with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The new techniques will help increase fish production, fish survival rates and cut costs.” The society continues to receive generous project financing from Pacific Salmon Foundation, RBC Bluewater and Marine Harvest, to name a few. The Comox Valley community also supports the society through an annual fundraising dinner held each fall in partnership with the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Since its start in 1994, the dinner has helped contribute more than $1 million to local salmon projects, according to the dinner’s volunteer chair Judy Ackinclose. The public can help provide funding support for local groups like the society by attending the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s Comox Valley dinner, dance and auction Sept. 22 at the Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay. The event features raffles with top prizes of angling adventures and getaways. Tickets are available at Gone Fishin’ (2720 Cliffe Ave.) or by contacting Judy Ackin-
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Food drive in Comox Valley this week Hundreds of individuals require assistance from the Comox Valley Food Bank on a weekly basis. Meeting this demand requires a continuing stream of contributions from the public. The BC Thanksgiving Food Drive (BCTFD) is a provincewide initiative organized to stock local food banks with essential items for those using their resources. “We had phenomenal success across the province last year, in total we were able to collect
some 250,000 pounds of food. And we’ve set our sights even higher this year by expanding our collection routes and reaching out to additional community partners,” said Andrew Rolfson, BCTFD Executive Director. Local BCTFD volunteers will deliver donation bags to residential addresses in the Comox Valley during the second week of September. Those who receive a bag and wish to donate should simply fill it with non-
perishable food items and leave it on their front step before 9:30 a.m. this Saturday. The bags will be picked up that day and delivered to a local donation centre. “We anticipate having more than 6,000 volunteers throughout the province this year,” says Rolfson. “We know many people wish to help, whether by volunteering or donating food. We welcome all who wish to participate, and hope we’ll be able to surpass last
year’s results.” The Comox Valley Food Bank is heavily reliant on the support of local residents. Nonperishable food items of all kinds will be kindly appreciated. For more information on the BC Thanksgiving Food Drive, visit bctfooddrive.org. Established in 2009 as a local effort to serve those in need of food bank services in Burnaby, the BCTFD has now expanded to include dozens of partner organizations and
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Grant helping hospice The Comox Valley Hospice Society applauds the federal government announcement that it will provide more support for parents of critically ill children through a new employment insurance benefit. The benefit will assist in alleviating some of the financial burden associated with caring for a sick child. Under these changes, parental caregivers of critically ill children under the age of 18 can claim up to 35 weeks within a year under the Federal Employment Insurance Program (EI). Under the benefit, ‘critically ill’ is defined as a lifethreatening illness or injury which can include various acute phases of illness or
A FEDERAL GRANT will help the Comox Valley Hospice Society to support parents of critically ill children. injury and for which continued parental care or support is required. “By extending these benefits, we can ensure that parents can focus on caring for their child during this difficult time rather than worrying about financial issues,� said Terri Odeneal, executive director of the Comox Valley Hospice Society. “They do, however; need to continue to move forward and extend these benefits to all caregivers,
whether the person they are caring for is five or 75.� According to a February 2011 survey conducted by the Canadian Cancer Society, 84 per cent of Canadians say increased financial support for family caregivers should be a priority for the federal government. Under the former EI benefits, parents of gravely ill children were entitled to six weeks of paid leave at 55 per cent of their salary. Currently, Canadians caring
for a gravely ill family member over the age of 18 will qualify for six weeks of paid leave. Their tasks are extremely physically and emotionally challenging. The Comox Valley’s population is aging and, combined with increasing numbers of chronic diseases, the demands for hospice palliative care services and the strain on family caregivers will continue to grow. — Comox Valley Hospice Society
LUSH grateful for assistance It is that season again at the LUSH Valley Food Action Society in Courtenay. LUSH = Let Us Share the Harvest. Thanks to the Fruit Tree Program volunteers and generous community members with fruit and nut trees, the fruit is coming in, canning workshops are happening, and the kitchen is a hive of activity. Even better, the renovations at our headquarters are showing great progress. The electricians are almost finished with their complex tasks of upgrading the poor lighting in the warehouse, and putting lights and light switches where they are convenient for users. The new shelving and locking storage cupboards are nearing completion thanks to the carpenters and volunteers. Once these are finished, they can begin the necessary renovations for an accessible washroom. Finishing the drywall and insulation between the warehouse and the meeting rooms will help us reduce our overhead costs, decrease our dependence on grants and donations, and increase
our own sustainability. The interactions between seniors and young people throughout the renovation process, where they have been teaching and learning skills from each other in the gardens and in the kitchen at LUSH Valley have been very positive. They hope the families of those engaged will benefit from that shared knowledge, awareness and skills
building. All of this activity is thanks to a $14,000 grant from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. “Our government recognizes the diversity of skills, knowledge and experience seniors contribute to our society and the economy,� said John Duncan, MP for Vancouver Island North on behalf of Diane Finley, Minister
of Human Resources and Skills Development. “Through initiatives such as the New Horizons for Seniors Program, we are helping to ensure that seniors maintain a high quality of life and continue to be active, participating members of their communities.� For more information, contact LUSH Valley at admin@lushvalley.org or 250-3310152. — LUSH Valley
Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections (LTNC) will host a special presentation about the environmental foundations of the Arden area and the implications for sustainable land development. The presentation happens Sept. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the library at Lake Trail School (Lake Trail Road and Willemar). Jack Minard, executive director of the Comox Valley Land Trust, will present the base land-use plan created in a design charrette for the area roughly between Arden and Marsden roads. The design project was initiated by the Comox Valley Conservation Strategy and Project Watershed and other partners in anticipation of development pressure in the area. Charette participants, including landscape architects, academics, engineers, planners and local residents, looked closely at the geology and hydrology, existing human use, and infrastructure costs of the area. The resulting Base Land-use Plan identifies environmentally sensitive areas and the existing and desired trail network, as well as areas that are potentially suitable or
LTNC not suitable for development. LTNC is hosting this informative evening so residents can have a chance to see and learn about this base land-use plan prior to the City of Courtenay’s community meetings
to develop a Local Area Plan for the Arden area scheduled for Sept. 17 to 19. For more information, contact Angela Konkin, LTNC’s project co-ordinator, at 250-334-3168 or laketrailvision@gmail.com. — Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections
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Be a money mentor You want the best for your kids. That’s why you send them off to school and mentor them at home. Education is vital to success in life, but an important skill-set your kids likely won’t get at school is a dollars and sense education. Age-appropriate money-management skills that are best learned from you. Six – 12 years Make saving fun! Give them a special bank to fill with coins from you and others. Mark their graduation to a real bank account and give them an allowance tied to completing certain tasks. A fixed amount is best because it teaches that serious choices need to be made when it comes to spending or saving. Get them to buy into pay-yourself-first strategy by saving at least 10 percent of their allowance and explain how interest makes their money grow. Other good money education tools are board games and interactive websites such as the Bank of Canada’s (www. bankofcanada.ca) and the Canadian Foundation for Eco-
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files a tax return as soon as they have a job that results in a T4. This will give them an up close view of income taxes. Co-sign for a lowlimit credit card in their name. Monitor its use and stress the importance of making monthly payments to maintain their good credit rating while avoiding high interest rates and late fees. Use their monthly credit card statements to discuss spending patterns and best uses for their purchasing power. Involve your kids in family financial discussions and explain how your family budget must balance expenses and income. Introduce them to investment products such as stock, bonds, Guaranteed Investment Certificates, and registered and non-registered savings plans. If you need tutorial assistance, call your professional adviser. J. Kevin Dobbelsteyn is a certified financial planner with Investors Group Financial Services Inc. His column appears every Wednesday.
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United broke his guitar, but Cox gets satisfaction Doug Cox can’t say much other than he’s glad about outcome Mark Allan Record Staff
Well-known Comox Valley musician Doug Cox lost a dear friend last week, although he has since received some justice. Returning Sept. 3 from a guitar camp in Alaska with fellow Comox Valley player Anela Kahiamoe, Cox travelled by boat, plane and automobile for almost 24 hours, including a United Airlines flight via Seattle. After catching up on some sleep, he took his favourite dobro out to practice, and was horrified to discover his beloved instrument had been damaged beyond repair. The body was seriously cracked and, since the case was not damaged, Cox concluded his precious instrument had been removed from its protective case, smashed and placed back in the case. Contacting United Airlines was initially fruitless. “So, I thought, ‘I’m going to go viral right now,’ ” Cox said in an interview. Besides using his media contacts through his role as MusicFest’s artistic director – and being interviewed last week by Joanne Roberts on CBC Radio -- Cox described the situation on his Facebook page. That resulted in overwhelming support, including empathy from many fellow musicians, who are also forced to entrust their instruments to airline baggage handlers. Cox then sent his Facebook page to every e-mail address he could find on the airline’s website. He said he got a sympathetic e-mail from a United Airlines senior baggage handler with a request for photos showing the damage and an estimated replacement cost. It’s not as if he can just buy one
WELL-KNOWN MUSICIAN Doug Cox poses with his prized dobro, now damaged beyond repair. off the shelf because it’s custommade by Rayco Resophonics in Smithers. “It’s my voice,” Cox said. “The equivalent would be kicking a singer in the throat.” A dobro is an Appalachianstyle guitar that a musician typically plays on his lap. It produces a bright, warm, twangy sound that is distinctive from a regular guitar. Cox, acknowledged as perhaps the best dobro player in Canada, said musicians are tired of how airlines treat them.
“When you try to carry your instrument on, nine times out of 10 you’re treated like it’s a real inconvenience and like you’re a second-class citizen, which drives me crazy because … of the millions of dollars the music industry spends on flights, it’s just stupid. “I’ve had lots of friends whose instruments have been ruined or at least damaged by the airlines. It’s frustrating.” However, he posted the following message Monday on his Facebook page: “I am very happy to report that
thanks largely to Mr. Keith Freeman, senior manager - Baggage Resolution Centre at United Airlines, we have come to an agreement that completely satisfies me in resolving what happened to my instrument. The fact that he took this situation seriously enough to deal with it immediately means everything. ”I am now going to be able to continue my work as a session and touring musician in a relatively uninterrupted manner, all things considered,” added Cox, saying an agreement he signed with United prevents him from
saying more about their settlement. United might have dodged a bullet. Cox is going to Nashville this week, and some of his musician friends had offered to help him record a We Are the World-style version of a 2009 video by Nova Scotia musician Dave Carroll called United Kills Guitars. That video went viral on YouTube, a phenomenon Cox was prepared to replicate if the airline didn’t do the right thing. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Jazz not forbidden – but encouraged at Zocalo Café The Forbidden Jazz Trio returns to Zocalo Café for an evening performance this Friday. The group — Jake Masri on trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals; Jim Chew on guitar and Grahame Edwards on bass, hopes to reach audiences of all ages by performing a wide variety of timeless jazz standards. Representing more than four decades of experience, their unique blend of voice, brass, and strings will weave their collective magic through two sets of entertaining music.
Joining the trio on lead guitar is Jim Chew. Jim has explored all areas of music over the past 35 years, from trios to show bands, both live and in the studio. During his teens, Jim was inspired by Django Reinhardt, and went on to study classical guitar for three years. He eventually discovered a passion for jazz which led him on a path of playing and teaching in the jazz program at Mount Royal College in Calgary. When he wasn’t playing jazz, he supple-
mented his income as a commercial freelance musician. This experience left him with a broad base of influences, which he now applies directly to his playing style. Jim resides in Campbell River and performs with the CR Little Big Band. Talented multi-instrumentalist Grahame Edwards studied music at the University of British Columbia and holds a Diploma in Fine Arts from the University of Calgary. Aside from acoustic and electric bass, Grahame also
plays percussion and trumpet. He has appeared with countless local ensembles and productions in every genre from choral to musical theatre, big band jazz to classical. His first musical love, however, lies with improvised music and he enjoys playing and composing his own jazz tunes. In addition to performing, Grahame has taught both privately and in the Campbell River School District, and enjoys sharing his music by conducting workshops and clinics.
Over the years, he has studied with many respected jazz musicians including Don Clarke, Phil Nimmons, Chris Nelson, and Paul Horn. No stranger to the local music scene, Jake Masri draws his inspiration from classical repertoire to musical theater to Afro-Cuban/ New Orleans, and bebop styles. His passion for jazz is directly linked to artists such as Herb Alpert, Miles Davis, Chet Baker and Arturo Sandoval. As a perSee MASRI’S, 17
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GEORGE HUNT JR. will share stories and legends this Saturday at the Comox Valley Art Gallery. At right is his Legend of the Undersea World, an octopus drum sculpture, made of yellow cedar, deer hide, hair, feathers and acrylic paint — from the collection of Steven Pelech.
Native carver sharing stories The Comox Valley Art Gallery invites you to attend a storytelling session at the gallery this Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. with currently exhibiting artist George Hunt Jr. of Campbell River. Admission to the talk is free or by donation and all ages are welcome, including families with young children.
George will describe the legends of selected artworks on display. George Hunt Jr.’s native name is Nasu-niz, meaning Light Beyond the World. At an early age, George Jr. learned how to carve from his father; George Hunt Sr. George Jr. is an accomplished artist and is also a known and respected traditional dancer amongst the Tlingit, Kwakwaka’wakw and Mawachaht Nations. He was initiated into the exclusive Hamat’sa dance society at the age of 16 by his paternal grandfather, Chief Thomas Hunt. George Jr. apprenticed with Tony Hunt, John Livingston, Calvin Hunt and Sam Henderson
Titled Legacy of the Queneesh, this exhibit features the carvings, paintings, drums, prints and masks of K’ómoks and Kwagu’ł artists Geary Cranmer, Sean Frank, George Hunt Jr., Stephen Hunt, Tom Hunt Jr., Charlie Johnson, and Troy Roberts from the Fort Rupert to Comox area of Vancouver Island. In this presentation,
Potters feature Combs The Potter’s Place in Courtenay offers Shelley Combs as featured artist for September. Shelley’s style is filled with details, textures and contrasting colours. She has taken her characteristically whimsical and esoteric hand-built pieces to the level of storytelling. Each piece is a dialogue between the viewer and the maker. What makes them all the more compelling is that they are also functional — from lidded jars to serving plates, candle houses to bowls. It’s a marvellous display of work, well
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worth seeing. The artist will be in the store all day on Sept. 17 and 24. The Potter’s Place is at 180B Fifth St. on the corner of Fifth and Cliffe. — Potter’s Place
and has been carving since 1972. In addition, his step great grandfather was the famous Kwakwaka’wakw carver, Mungo Martin. George’s original works of art are sought after and exist within private and public collections, as well as galleries and museums around the world. The majority of George’s pieces are extremely intricate and highly detailed. CVAG is located at 580 Duncan Ave. in downtown Courtenay. For more information, contact 250-3386211 or visit www. comoxvalleyartgallery. com. — Comox Valley Art Gallery
formance major at VCC, UVIC and UBC, Jake studied trumpet with Boyd Hood, Gerald Gerbrecht and trombonist Dave Robbins. His studies in jazz exposed him to pros such as Mike Herriot, Bill Clarke and Hugh Fraser during the local CYMC summer program. Among his favourite vocal instructors are Ann Mortifee, Rhiannon, Ysaye Barnwell and Wendy Nixon Stothert. Since moving to Comox in 2002, Jake has appeared with Quintessence Brass; 6th Street, Jazztown, and Jazz Noir combos; Sounds of 17, Georgia Straight, Arrowsmith, and CR Big Bands; Strathcona Symphony Orchestra, and Just in Time Jazz Choir. Music commences Friday at 7:30 p.m. and admission is by donation. The kitchen serves a wide selection
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Let your voice ring out – and soothe your soul Letz Sing choir resuming its three sessions per week
Frank Zappa thrown into the mix. There is no need to preregister just come and join in. Registration is ongoing and the term fee is pro-rated to the starting date. Letz Sing offers a sliding scale for those who need it. The policy is that no one misses choir because of lack of money. • Monday sessions happen in Courtenay at the lower Native Sons Hall from 7:30 to 9 p.m. • Tuesday sessions in Comox at the Lion’s Den run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. • Wednesday sessions in Black Creek happen at Halbe Hall from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more information, contact Tina Filippino, or just show up, ready to sing at the session of your choice. Letz Sing is part of the Ubuntu Choir Network, which believes that everyone can sing. — Letz Sing Community Choir
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The Letz Sing Community Choir begins the new season this week by encouraging all seasoned singers and new singers to join this vibrant community of people who enjoy singing together. The time has come to dust off your vocal chords and come out and sing with Tina Filippino and the Letz Sing Community Choir. With three Comox Valley locations and times to choose from, there is flexibility for busy schedules. All melodies and harmonies will be taught in the oral tradition of call and response. Sessions will include songs, chants and rounds from a wide diversity of sources and inspirations presented sequentially and clearly to accommodate
all levels of experience. Creating harmony together is a lovely way to take a little vacation from stress every week. Tina’s guidance on breath, voice and listening skills keeps everyone engaged and focused on creating beautiful sound together. Many studies support the view that regular singing in community contributes to well-being on emotional, physical and psychological levels. Many consider weekly choir as part of a personal health plan. Each session includes a warmup for the voice and body, instruction and practice of new material, and singing a growing bank of favourite songs. The focus this term will be songs about nature to sing outdoors. There will be a mixed repertoire as usual with some lovely new pieces recently written by Lawrence Cole, songs to celebrate the passing of the seasons, and even a little
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138gr
5$
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THE ART GROUP of the Comox Valley raised more than $2,000 for the Comox Valley Food Bank.
Art group comes through for food bank The Comox Valley Food Bank has more than $2,000 extra dollars to feed people thanks to the Art Group of the Comox Valley (AGCV). A silent auction in July and August at Percs Café on Fifth Street in Courtenay raised the funds. “The purpose of the show and silent auction was to bring artists in the Comox Valley together, to work on a project which connected them with the community and also support a local charity,” says president and founding member Kate Brown. The final day of the auction was Aug. 29. The AGCV’s project was to paint artists’ renditions of the storefronts of two blocks along Courtenay’s Fifth Street and auction those paintings to
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just over $2,000,” adds group member Marlet Ashley. The AGCV appreciates the support of the community and their friends and family but say the real thanks goes to the merchants whose buildings were painted. “On the last day of
the auction, merchants were coming in and buying the paintings of their establishments, with some having to bid over and over again to get the one they wanted,” observed Brown. When asked what is next for the AGCV, Kate Brown states, “We have
Community Rallies to Support Top 40 Under 40 Awards The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce extends thanks to the people of the Comox Valley for an amazing response to its inaugural Top 40 Under 40 Awards! Close to 100 people submitted nominations by the Sept. 7th deadline. With some individuals nominated more than once, the final nominee tally was 75. • A list of nominees is posted on the Chamber website. • Individual award recipients will be contacted by the Chamber by Friday, Sept. 14th. •All Top 40 Under 40 award recipients will be publicly announced in a special supplement to the Comox Valley Record on Friday, October 19th.
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Top 40 Under 40 Gala Cocktail Reception & Dance Thurs., Oct. 25th, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Crown Isle Resort Tickets $35 + HST. Features: Appetizers, no host bar, music by Bannafish Dance Orchestra, Four Frames Photo Booth, a silent auction, and more! Keynote speaker to be announced.
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ENTERTAINMENT HOUR AT BERWICK With Marlene Oolo & Friends For our first Entertainment Hour of the Fall season we are thrilled that Rainbow Youth Theatre will be here to give us a sneak peek at their October production of “SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN” We also give a very warm welcome to JACQUELINE LAMBETH, Vocalist and Voice Coach who will share her beautiful voice with us. And MAXINE SLATER will entertain with stories & readings. Don’t miss this delightful afternoon of entertainment at Berwick
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In Loving Memory LIL DESCHENE Nov. 8, 1919-Sept. 11, 2002
Rest in His Shadow my love
Sara McGuckin and Keith Brown, along with Tanis and Glenn Moyls, are thrilled to announce the wedding of Caylyn and Cam. This most unique wedding was held at the CV Sports Centre on ice surface #1. Following formal introductions from the sportscaster and warm up laps by the entire cast, the wedding party and special guest Finn, the Canucks mascot, took to centre ice for the nuptials. The fans in attendance were more than enthusiastic as the energy level went through the roof once the teams took to the ice. The ceremony began, the fans settled in, vows were sworn and in a most sincere gesture, Finn opened his mouth to produce the wedding bands that were then placed on ďŹ ngers to unite the newly married sweethearts. Congratulations!
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In Loving Memory of ~ In Loving Memory ~ AIDAN LAWRENCE FLANAGAN Sept 26 1989 Sept 12 2007 It’s been 5 years since we’ve seen your face It’s been 5 years since we’ve seen your sparkling eyes It’s been 5 years since we’ve seen your smile It’s been 5 long years and we love you just the same
GORDON J. PEARSE 1932 - 2002 Ten years ago you were taken without warning Your passing left our hearts ďŹ lled with pain But though you are no longer with us In our heart you will remain Love Donna, Rhonda, Byron & Erin
The Broken Chain We little knew that morning, that God was going to call your name, in life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide. As God call us one by one, the chain will link again. It’s been ten years and thirty
Julia Mae Hayman
June 29, 1918 – July 15, 2012 “Julieâ€? passed away peacefully at Piccadilly Care Centre in Salmon Arm just a few weeks after her 94th birthday. Julie was predeceased by her husband, Jim, in 1980. Julie and Jim spent many happy years in the Comox Valley. After meeting and getting married in Ladner in 1939, they moved to Courtenay where they lived for the next 18 years. In 1957, they relocated to Westview but returned after retirement in 1972, ďŹ rst to Point Holmes and then to Courtenay. In 2002, Julie moved to Salmon Arm to be closer to family. She is survived and will be missed by her daughter, Marsha Miller (John) of Blind Bay, son Mike (Milvia) of Quesnel, four grandchildren and ďŹ ve great-grandchildren. There will be a remembrance service for Julie for family and friends on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Church, Mission Hill, followed by interment of ashes in Courtenay Civic Cemetery.
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on September 4, 2012 at the age of 86. Martha died at home after a hard fought battle with cancer. Martha was born April 24, 1926 in Michel, B.C. In 1938 the family moved to the Comox Valley where Martha remained until 1995 when she moved to Prince George to live on the farm with her daughter Gloria and husband Allan. In April of 2012 after many happy years on the farm, Martha, Gloria and Allan relocated to Comox, B.C. Martha is survived by her sons John (Mia), Ken (Louise), Dennis, daughter Gloria (Allan), 5 grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Also leaving behind one brother David and her constant companion “Angel� her beloved pet of 15 years. Martha was predeceased by her husband John (Jack) Mossey, grandson Wayne, brothers Jack and Tommy and sisters Ivy, Emma, Bessie and Helena. No service as per Martha’s request. The family would like to express their deepest thanks to Dr. Trevor Shoesmith, Home Support Nurses, Home Support, Respite, and Hospice. We would also like to thank Doug, Jan, Dennis & Ron for their compassion & friendship. Forever missed. Forever in our hearts. “Happy Trails�.
ďŹ ve years since we said goodbye to our parents Lillian D. Deschene Nov. 8, 1919-Sept. 11, 2002 Edward J. Deschene Aug. 1, 1912-July 25, 1977 We miss you daily and love you forever Al, Rosanne, Bonnie, Theresa
In Loving Memory of ROBYN MACSWEEN June, 22 1950 Sept., 10 2011 Memories don’t fade they just grow deep for the ones we love but could not keep, We hold our tears when we speak your name but the ache in our hearts remains the same, No one knows the sorrow we share whenever we meet and you are not there, We laugh, we smile we play our parts behind it all lie broken hearts, Unseen unheard you’re always near so loved so missed you’re held so dear Treasured forever, Remembered forever, Loved forever.
Shirley Irene MORRISON August 22, 1931 - September 8, 2012
After a lifetime devoted to family, friends and community, Shirley Irene Morrison (nee Cockle) passed away at Cumberland Lodge on September 8, 2012 at the age of 81 years. Shirley will be forever loved and remembered by her two children, William Douglas (Kathryn) and Cindy Todaro and sister Elaine (Dave) Secord. Also saddened by their beloved Gramma passing are her grandchildren: Dean (Brenda) Emmanouil, Christopher Emmanouil, Evan Morrison, Lea (Derek) Lindberg and Caitlin (Ash) Urlacher. She also has eight great grandchildren who will miss knowing her. Shirley was born in Mather, Manitoba. She met and married William (Mo) Morrison while they were both in the Canadian Military serving in West Germany. They took great delight in meeting new people while posted at their various bases across Canada and Germany and loved travelling to reunions to maintain those long-standing friendships. They also cruised in the later years and enjoyed the golfing and new friendships in Arizona during the winters. Shirley’s family would like to thank the Cumberland Lodge for their excellent care of Shirley. The kindness and compassion shown by the staff reflect the loving family atmosphere of Shirley’s last home on earth. If desired, donations in Shirley’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Alzheimer’s Society.
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LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Vivian Gladys Reynolds, deceased, formerly of 1867 Buena Vista Avenue, Comox, BC V9M 1X8 are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor c/o Holland Cameron, Barristers & Solicitors, 1779 Comox Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 3L9, before the 23rd day of October,, 2012 after which date the Estate assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims of which it has notice. Daniel William Reynolds Executor c/o Holland Cameron Solicitors for the Estate 1779 Comox Avenue Comox, B.C. V9M 3L9
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Ronald “Gary� Leslie February 15th, 1948 - May 19th, 2012 Gary passed away due to an illness while residing in Vietnam. Gary will be sadly missed and survived by his father Ivan Leslie, mother Jean Leslie, brothers Doug and Ian Leslie, sister Lynne Ryan, daughter Sara Leslie, his two grandchildren Zachary and Alexandra, and step-daughter Darlene Bell. Gary took pleasure in spending his free time, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, skiing, and was almost always in the company of his family and good friends. Through good times and bad, Gary always sought out the positive, and had a smile on his face. Gary enjoyed the many friendships he made during his 23 year career at Fields Sawmill, and will be truly missed by all. There will be a Celebration of Gary’s Life on Saturday September 15th, 2012 at the Elk’s Club 231-6th St. Courtenay from 12pm-2pm. All family and friends are encouraged to come an join in this farewell to Gary.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF COURTENAY Attention Arden Road Corridor Residents Three September public workshops on Arden Road Corridor Local Area Plan The City of Courtenay is pleased to invite residents, community groups and those with an interest in land in the Arden Road Corridor to a series of free community workshops. All meetings are held at the Sid Williams Theatre lower lobby. You are welcome to attend one or all three of the meetings. • Tuesday September 18, 5-7 pm – an overview of the plan goals and the outcomes of the first public session. • Wednesday September 19, 5-7:30 pm – a workshop to provide visual and hands-on materials to help discuss specific planning and site design options for the area including individual parcels. • Thursday September 20, 5-7 pm - the City and consultant team will showcase the compiled material from the first two evenings, and will confirm the plan options with the public. Registration is encouraged. For more information, and to register please contact the Planning Department at planning@courtenay.ca or phone 250 334-4441.
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NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Phyllis Gwendolyn Davis, deceased, formerly of 172 Donovan Drive, Comox, B.C. V9M 2R9 are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executrix c/o Holland Cameron, Barristers & Solicitors, 1779 Comox Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 3L9, before the 5th day of October, 2012 after which date the Estate assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims of which it has notice. Lorraine Bonnie Barner Executrix c/o Holland Cameron Solicitors for the Estate 1779 Comox Avenue Comox, B.C. V9M 3L9
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C.O.R.E. continues Sept. 24, 25, 26 Mon, Tues, Wed. 6pm-10pm at Grantham Hall opposite Tsolum School. Two pieces of ID required.
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PART-TIME CONTRACT help, 15 hours/week. Requires some computer skill, enjoy history and research. Must be available some weekends. Applications close September 24. comoxmuseum@shaw.ca or drop off to: 1729 Comox Ave.
Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051
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ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualified and experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher and Processor Operators. Out of town and camp work. Safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.
AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Welders, due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson Welders. We offer best wages in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28$30/hour, Journeyperson $32$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at: (office)780-8462231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.
BUSY LOWER Mainland Commercial Tire store is seeking Experienced tire man for shop duties. Top Wages & Benefits Paid. Please send inquiries to: tireshop1234@hotmail.com
FULL TIME Pharmacy Assistant for pharmacy in Courtenay. Dedicated,personable;experience an asset. Send resume to: Drawer # 4509 c/o Comox Valley Record Courtenay, BC V9N 2Z7
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HANA KOREAN Restaurant needs a cook/chef. Send resume to: hanaa0611@hotmail.com
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Bayshore Home Health Is currently seeking RN’s & LPN’s to provide one on one care for children with complex care needs in the Courtenay area. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children, we would love to hear from you. Pediatric experience is an asset, however, we do offer client specific training. Interested individuals are encouraged to fax or email resume to:
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SALES MODERN BEAUTY Supplies are looking for a Sales Advisor preferably with business or marketing knowledge and 3 to 5 years sales experience. Responsibilities include managing and building a designated territory in Upper Vancouver Island. Please email cover letter and resume to DanyJ@modernbeauty.ca.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
SALESPERSON NEEDED Island Honda is a well established dealership that has been selling and servicing its customers vehicles in the Comox Valley for over 25 years. Our new state of the art facility carries an extensive range of both new and used vehicles. Our brand new service bays and convenient drive thru service, commits us to be number 1 in customer satisfaction. Join our winning team today and start a career in Sales! Sales experience is a definite asset, although we will train the individual who shows the right skills and abilities. $1,000.00 monthly sales BONUS paid to top performers, plus excellent sales compensation plan. • Exciting fast paced position • On-going training • Full management support • Full benefit package
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QUALITY CONTROL Person experienced with Piping and Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages and benefits. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online www.torqueindustrial.com
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FABRICATOR with pressure vessel exp. req’d for M/R union shop. Stable F/T position. Email resume mike@emmfg.com
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CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS Wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email:info@torqueindustrial.com Online www.torqueindustrial.com
CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS needed for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com Online www.torqueindustrial.com
EXP. TICKETED, Autobody Tech required to perform quality, efficient repairs. Benefits Available. Wage based on experience. Fax 250-287-2432 Email: richsauto@shaw.ca HEAVY EQUIPMENT Repair Ltd. currently has full-time positions available: H/D Truck and Transport Mechanic and Parts Counter Person. Contact Herb 780-849-3768; (cell) 780849-0416. Fax 780-849-4453. Email: herb@hheltd.com
WORK WANTED HOUSECLEANING Available Sept 17 mon-fri. 10-4. Over 20 yrs exp. Ref’s. avail. 331-0013
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VOLUNTEERS The British Columbia Press Council is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Directors. Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candidates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Applications together with names of two references and telephone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to: The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. See www.bcpresscouncil.org for information about the Press Council. CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH
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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, September 12, 2012
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for CV THERAPEUTIC RIDING fall session starts on Sept. 24 and help is needed in all classes. No experience is required, training is available in workshops or in class. Must be able to walk on uneven ground and enjoy good company. Please call 250-338-1968 or email cvtrs@telus.net for more info. MICHAEL’S HANDYMAN & Maintenance Services. Senior discounts. (250)339-1958. TRUCK HAULING Services. Competitive rates and reliable service. Please call 250-6501598 or visit valleyhauling.com
PERSONAL SERVICES
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AUCTIONS
CLEANING SERVICES BRITTANY’S HOUSECLEANING. Kitchen, washrooms, dusting etc (250)898-9691.
ELECTRICAL
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ELECTRICIAN. Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca
FULL SIZE fridge. Works well. Very Cold. Excellent 2nd fridge/freezer. You P/U. Must sell immediately. $50 cheap. 250-650-4223
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
EXPERIENCED HARDWOOD & laminate flooring installation. Free estimates. 250-897-5653.
AUCTIONS Auction House Vancouver Island. 1611 Hudson Rd., Comox. 250-941-1999. HUGE Liquidation Sale Specialty Auction, Sunday, Sept 16, @ 2 PM. Wine & Cheese. Bring a friend! Info @ www.AuctionHouseVi.com
FUEL/FIREWOOD 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.
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 AFFORDABLE CABINET Refacing, Custom Cabinetry and Countertops. 250-850-9915, COASTCABINETRY.CA 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. THINKING OF AN IKEA KITCHEN? I can design + deliver + install for you. 20 yrs experience call 250-338-3148
2 RECLINING rocker swivel chairs in soft leather like vinyl. Buff coloured in good condition, asking $250 obo. Call (250)339-2151. 4 HIGHBACK Wicker Chairs, light colour with 2 matching tables. Best offer. 9 Collector’s framed Owl plates with certificates Best offers Call 250923-5692 LEATHER CHESTERFIELD and swivel/recliner chair with otoman, $300. Floor model stereo with 2 tape decks, 2 equalizers, record player and 2 HUGE speakers, $80. Call (250)339-4225.
HEAVY DUTY MACHINERY
Grader snow wing and blade. Also grader chains. Good working cond. 1600x24 & 100x24. 250-287-7953.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
MISC SERVICES
SPORTING GOODS 17’ COLEMAN Fiberglass canoe, square end. Comes with: three paddles, as new electric motor, two 12-volt batteries. $1,000. firm. 250-286-3722. SURFBOARD- NSP 8’6” epoxy longboard w/ Dakine bag. Excel. cond., seldom used. Tri fin, mid: 22 5/8”, thick: 3”, leash. Bag & board $525. Eves or msg. 250-923-8439
STORE EQUIPMENT/FIXTURES STRAIGHT RAIL stair-lift, $2,000. Paid $5,500 3 years ago. In excellent shape. For details please call 250-3378328.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ASHIYA ALTO saxophone, gently used, $700. Lrg bird cage with starter kit incld’s food, book and accessories, new, $120. (250)923-1885.
CONTENTS OF 3 chair Barber Styling Shop (Courtenay). Please call 250-897-4533.
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DELUXE SCOOTER, as new. Call 923-8937
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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 COMOX RANCHER on .95acre, 3bdrm, 2 bath, approx 2400sqft. 1500sqft shop, 2 bays, 13’over height doors, office, storage, gas heat. Large deck & hot tub, master bdrm has ensuite & walk-in closet, 1746 Little River Road. Price reduced from $425,000 to $325,000. Phone 250-8901071. Must Sell!
DOWNSIZING TO a Condo For Sale, Centro BBQ (gas) $100; deluxe patio table, 6 chairs, umbrella $200; queen size bdrm furniture incl. box spring & mattress $700; chop saw $75; lazer level never used $50; couch, love seat & chair $600; chest freezer $70. Please call 250-334-9603
WHERE BUYERS AND SELLERS MEET
WILLOW POINT: 1 level patio home in est. adult-oriented complex. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, finished office in 1300 sq.ft. Awesome updates incld skylight, new cabinets, tiled ent., real oak flrs. This end unit is bright and sunny, with a lovely back patio. Walking dist. to shops, medical services, markets and the Sea Walk. To view call 250-923-7792. $219,000. Finest unit in complex!
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APARTMENTS / CONDOS / SUITES
THE TIDES
Beautiful 2nd level riverfront condo features 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 6 appl, electric f/p, patio, & secured underground parking; moments to Starbucks & many other doorstep amenities; $950/month; avail Oct 1
ARBOUR GLEN Well maintained 2 bdrm upper suite inc. 4 appl & is ideally located in walking distance to schools, shopping & amenities; N/S & N/P; $775/month; avail Oct 1
FIVE OAKS VILLA
CHERRYWOOD MANOR
900+ sqft 2 bdrm units in secured entrance building; master bdrms all have walk-in closets; 2 appl w/on site coin-op laundry & large patio areas; rents from $700 inc. FREE HEAT & HOT WATER; N/S; N/P; immed. possession 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.
DRIFTWOOD CONDOS
2 bdrm units feature main & 2nd level entry, 2 appl & onsite coin-op laundry; ideally located near all amenities & on bus routes; N/S; N/P; rents from $700/month; immediate possession.
ULVERSTON MANOR Spacious 2 bdrm apt are located in a secured entrance building, near Cumberland Hospital & downtown core; includes 2 appl, patio area, w/on site coin-op laundry; aval. Oct .1 N/S; N/P; $675/month.
PASSAGE COURT
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.
Desirable 3rd floor, 3 bdrm condo features 2 baths, 5 appl, gas f/p & assigned parking in quiet cul-de-sac; located near schools & College & minute to park; $900/month INCLUDES gas! Immediate possession
HOMES
CLARKSON DR., BLACK CREEK 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher features sunken living room with vaulted ceilings, big windows & woodstove, & wood floors in the living/dining area; spacious kitchen, master bedroom with ensuite & one bdrm all access back sundeck & private yard; $1250/month; avail Sept 1
SAND PINES DR. RANCHER
Just moments to the beach with many fabulous features! 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appl, sunroom, Japanese style teahouse, & pellet stove; enjoy deer & squirrels from the deck; N/S; N/P; $1200/month; avail Aug 15
Cute, cozy condo. 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bth. Three very new appliances. Mountain view. Close to schools. A must see. 250-923-9399
FOR SALE BY OWNER
PARKSVILLE PATIO HOME (1502 sq ft) 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage beside the Morningstar Golf Course. Open concept. Lots of extras including extended private patio overlooking pond & waterfall. $365,000. Call 250-947-5101
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.
2 bdrm condo located in secured entrance building offers 5 appl & patio; located near shopping & other amenities; N/S & N/P; $750/month; avail Oct 1
APARTMENT/CONDOS
COURTENAY - 2 bdrm, 1.5 ba. 7 appls., looks like a single house. Avail Oct. 1 n/s,n/p. 1025/mth. 250-338-7810
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.
APARTMENT/CONDO
REAL ESTATE
DUPLEX/4-PLEX
“Serving Campbell River & Vancouver Island since 1967”
Estate Auction; antiques, collectables, framed prints, townie bike, mtn bikes, prawn traps, fishing gear, checker plate fuel tank/ tool box combo, 1600lb tailgate lift, gun cabinet, lawn mower, compressor, welder, chop saws, electric outboard, smoker, furniture, hide-a-bed, futon, table sets, coffee table, lights and so much more.
CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Reduced to sell $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
SCREENED DARK top soil 250-218-4078. $13 per yard plus trucking. Great value.
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WALK-IN Tubs, Wheelchair Baths, Roll-in Showers, Shower Seats. Avail thru MEDIchair locations. Aquassure 1-866-404-8827
ROLAND HP-2000 Piano, in excellent condition, asking $450. Call (250)703-0065.
LANDSCAPING
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
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 OUTDOOR SHED, Rubbermaid type, 4x6, $250 (paid $600). Call (250)339-9126. Pergala, Carport or woodshed? Project. 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. $2,900 no tax, 250-336-8684 PORCELAIN DOLLS many numbered. Antique Dealers welcome Comox Area (250)339-3068. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT STEEL BUILDINGS. Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037. VISITING ARIZONA for the Winter? Meridian RV Resort. Good Sam-Trailer Life Top 100 RV Resorts in America. Check us out at www.meridianrvresort.com or call 1-866-770-0080.
1820 Fern Dr - Private sale new price $279,500 Impressive Willow Point Rancher, solidly built, great layout 1550sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 5 bay window, hardwood floors, new roof, garage RV parking, large master bdrm, jetted tub, lots of upgrades, lighted crown moulding. Open house: Aug 18 & 25 (1011am). A Must see, call for appointment 250 923-8359. No realtors or solicitors!
WESLO TREADMILL, in excellent condition, like new, folds up, $225 obo. Call (250)334-0343.
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
AUCTIONS
CAMPBELL RIVER
FOR SALE BY OWNER
INSULATED GARAGE door 16x8.3 half H.P. motor. Excellent condition $700. 897-8267
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
TEMPORARY FOSTER home needed for super affectionate cat. Sleek, grey, 6 year old fixed female. Needs home for approximately 7 months while owners are travelling. Seeking loving home for very loving cat. 250-650-4223
FURNITURE
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REAL ESTATE
250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca
ART/MUSIC/DANCING
HEALTH PRODUCTS
REAL ESTATE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Stiff? Sore? Stressed out? Relax and unwind with Nicole! Sensuous massage for the discriminating gentleman. Call (250) 339-4104 or visit www.cvmassage.com
CASH BACK. $10 for every pound you lose. Lose weight quickly and safely and keep it off, results guaranteed! Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800854-5176.
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PETS
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PAINO LESSONS, your home or mine, all ages, reasonable rates. 16 years experience, R.C.M trained teacher. Call Liz at 250-871-5560
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
CARPENTRY
GARDENING
ESCORTS
PETS AND LIVESTOCK
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VALECOURT CRESC. HOME
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
Transformed home with many features!! 4 bdrms, incl. master w/ ensuite, kitchen w/loads of space & stainless appl., bright dining/ living area, decks off upper & lower levels, updated flooring throughout & cozy woodstove. Yard is fully fenced, landscaped & has shed. Located in quiet neighbourhood, close to schools, recreation, golf course & Air Force base. N/S; N/P; $1400/m.
EXECUTIVE COMOX HOME
Gorgeous views from deck on 3 sides of beautiful Comox Home. 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.
HIGHWOOD FAMILY HOME
C.R. WILLOW POINT. 3-bdrm 2 bath + sep. studio. Fenced yard & RV Parking. $269,900. Newer rancher, 5yr warrantee. (778)420-4256, (250)202-8788
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
Beautiful, bright 2 story home in desirable Highwood neighbourhood is set up with 2 kitchens, 5 bdrms, 2.5 baths, hardwood flooring, beautiful deck, & parking for 3; walking distance to schools & quick drive to town; $1600/month; immed possession
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REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
HOUSES FOR SALE
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
HOMES FOR RENT
STORAGE W. COURTENAY Storage, 10’x10’ door, 24’ deep, $110 mo. Call 250-334-4775.
TOWNHOUSES 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.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO COMOX, IDEAL winter home. Want to get away? Relocating? Beach front 1 & 2 bdrm furnished units with utils, cable, wi-fi, parking. Absolutely NONSMOKING. Call 250-339-6112. COURTENAY: 1-BDRM, 5 min to town. $775/mo, Incl hydro, cable, internet. 4 appl’s. Sm pet acceptable. Avail. Oct. 1st. N/S, ref’s please. Call 250-334-2402. COURTENAY- 2 BDRM Condo, W/D, quiet corner unit, convenient to shopping & College, NS/NP. Must have refs. $800. Oct 1. (250)334-8362. COURTENAY 2-BDRM. Secure, quiet, bldg. 5 appl’s. N/P. Sept 30. $720. (250)334-8876.
C.R.– 3bdrm, 2 full bath, 1554 sq. ft., fenced, 8 yrs old, $272,000. 250-287-4649.
PATIO HOME ESTATE SALE Lovingly maintained move in ready home in the sought after, centrally located Eagle ridge Estate in Comox. 55+ complex. $208.000 250-3388956 PORT MCNEILL, small 2 bdrm, 1 bathroom, partial ocean view, new roof and flooring, easy care fenced yard, great starter or retirement home. Asking $135,000. Possible rent-to-own for qualified buyer. Call 250-956-2388 250-902-9582.
HOMES WANTED
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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 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.
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.
WE’RE ON THE WEB
250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals 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 COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg. Avail. Sept. 1 - $1,150/mth COMOX WATERFRONT 4 bdrm, 2 bath home, 5 appls, fam rm, 3 F/P’s, carport, N/S, small dog neg. w/ref. Avail. Oct. 1 - $1.500/mth $790/mo 1 bdrm, 1 bath cabin, Lake Trail Rd, 5 appls. References. Oct 1. (250)338-6689. CAMPBELL RIVER- (Willow Pt) newer home, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, office. Avail now. $1450. Refs. Call (250)339-6653. COURTENAY, 1700 sq ft, 3 bdrm & family room, 1.5 baths, fenced yard, $1195 mo, yearly lease, Oct. 1, 250-898-8800. COURTENAY- 2-bdrm. Porch, backyard. W/D, NS/NP. Ref’s. $1100. Oct. 1. (250)334-8454. COURTENAY, 3 bdrm Duplex, 2.5 bath, 3 appls, close to all amens, avail now, N/S, N/P, $1050 mo. (604)489-0095 (604)414-5465.
COURTNEY- 2 bdrm at Air Park/River Walk. 6 appls, 2 bath. NP/NS. Avail Oct 1st. $1050/mt. (250)703-0133.
Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC VAN 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.
LARGE 2 bdrms. Free heat & H/W, Elevator. From $725 mo. Call 250-334-4646. LARGE, NEWLY renovated 1bedroom main floor suite in quiet Comox home. $700. Private entrance, separate yard/deck, shared laundry, lots of storage. References required. lornakeating@hotmail.com or 780-819-2818. Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. Apartments•Condos•Suites 202-4705 Alderwood 2 bed, 1 bath, N/P, N/S 5 appls, $800/mth Avail. Oct 1st 205-501 4TH ST 1 bed. 1 bath N/S, N/P 5 appls, 55+ $750/mth Avail. Immed. 301-4685 Alderwood 3 bed, 2 bath, N/S, 5 appls, $975/mth Avail. Oct 1st TRUMPETERS LANDING: 2 bdrm+ den, ground floor, 1 pet ok, $1050/mo. no lease req’d. 250-331-0332.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL SHOP/WAREHOUSE space. Cousins Rd. 1200 sqft. 3 phase power. High ceilings. Office Area. I-2 Zoning. Available Now! 250-703-1644, 250-338-7476 evs. WAREHOUSE SPACE, approx 1600 sq ft, 1491 McPhee Ave., $1500 mo. Avail now. Call (250)702-1096.
COTTAGES COURTENEY. 1-BDRM home near downtown. NS/NP. $750. Ref’s. Oct. 1. (250)334-8454.
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COURTENAY: FURN’D 1 bdrm suite, lrge bright kitchen, shared laundry, off street prkg, 3 mins downtown. NS/NP. $750 mo. Call 250-871-1455.
CUMBERLAND, CLEAN, spacious 2 bdrm Apt., avail immed. Central location above Medical Clinic. $1000 mo + utils. W/D, F/S, D/W, storage room, N/P. Call 250-336-2208 or please email: sereda57@shaw.ca
MEICOR REALTY
Houses & Suites 339B NIM NIM AVE 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 5 appl., $1000/mth Avail. Immed. 1400 A KYE BAY RD. 2 beds 1 bath N/S, N/P 5 appls. $900/mth Avail. Immed. 337 MCLEOD RD 3 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. $1000/mth Avail. Immed. 4997 SPENCE RD. 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 4 appls. $900/mth Avail. Oct. 1st 1227 Kye Bay Rd. 3 bdd., 2 bath N/S, 7 appls.$1400/mth Avail. Immed. UNION BAY- 1 bdrm cottage w/sea view, electric baseboard woodstove heat. Responsible tenant willing to maintain garden. N/S. Pet negotiable. Refs req’d. $600+ utils. Avail Oct 1. Call 1-(250)888-3998 after Sept 14, 1-(250)382-5849.
OFFICE/RETAIL COURTENAY, SMALL house recently reno’d into an office, own yard for parking/storage, $850 mo. Call 250-334-4775. OFFICE- 400sq ft across from busy Thrifty’s, 2nd floor. 345 6th St. $487/mo. All in. Call 250-703-0361 or email: wnowe@hotmail.com
SHARED ACCOMMODATION FURNISHED ROOMS, safe environment, N\D N/P. Swimming Pool. $485. 871-3444.
STORAGE IN FLOOR heated RV and boat storage. Up to 50’, gated/secure site. (250)339-0436 SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 1 bdrm & den, 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 6 appls, custom finishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct.1 & Nov.1rents from $1,100/mth. DOWNTOWN ABOVE COMMERCIAL 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls., gourmet kitchen, concrete flrs, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $1,200/mth ARGO COURT 1 bdrm, 1 bath apt, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl,m M/S, cat neg w/ref. Avail. Immed. - $650/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 & Immed. $725/mth. Call Res. Mgr. 334-8602 COMOX DUPLEX 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls carport, landscaping incl., N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 - $775/mth PARKSIDE Newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 6 appls, balcony, underground pkg, storage, adult oriented. N/S, No pets. Available Immed. $1200/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, patio, res., pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. $700/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg. N/S, No pets. Avail.Immed. $650/mth POPLAR PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath ground level condo, 5 appls, 2 patios, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed.$800/mth. Fixed term lease to March 31/13 ST. AUBIN’S COURT 2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S, No pets. Close to Superstore. Avail. Immed. $695/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, patio, res. pkg. Avail. Oct. 1 - $725/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F S, coin laundry, balcont, res. pkg. N/S, cat ok, Avail. Immed. $725/mth. BRAIDWOOD MANOR, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, patio, res. pkg, N/S, cat ok. Avail. Sept. 15 - $650/mth. WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls, patio, 2 pkg spaces, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $725/mth QUIET CUL-DE-SAC 3 bdrm & den duplex, 2 .5 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct.1 $1,150/mth SOUTHVIEW MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath condo, F & S, coin laundry, hot water incl., balcony, N/S. No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 - $600/mth LOTS OF CHARACTER! 1 bdrm, 1 bath condo in Tin Town, 6 appls, 2 balconies, 2 res. pkg, gas & hot water incl., N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 - $875/mth WALK TO DOWNTOWN new & modern 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 6 appls, elect. F/P, balcony, parking, N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 - $900/mth WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls, patio, 2 res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov. 1-$750/mth VANRIDGE MANOR 2 bdrm,1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P (gas incl.), N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1$750/mth LORELIE APARTMENTS bachelor suite, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct 1-$500/mth
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
ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS 1015 Cumberland Rd
PINES APARTMENTS
2 BEDROOM SUITE available in wellrespected, adult-oriented building. Close to downtown, and ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Arran House is well managed and maintained, and offers a friendly and secure atmosphere. House cat accepted with pet deposit.
250-334-9717
HOLLYRIDGE MANOR 200 Back Road, Courtenay 1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique floor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.
Call Sharon 250-338-7449
1055-10th Street 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
WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS 1252-9th St, Courtenay Spacious & completely renovated 2 bedroom suite, in quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distnace to schools, bus stops, and downtown. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required.
For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667
TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay 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.
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.
Call 250-703-2570
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 338-7449
PACIFIC COURT
RUTHERFORD MANOR
1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay
1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay
2 bedroom available immediately, September 15 and October 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.
2 bdrm suite available. Reasonable rent includes basic cable, stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references req’d.
For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667
To View, Call 250-334-4483
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 1 bedroom 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 to view.
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RENTALS
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TRANSPORTATION
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SUITES, LOWER
TOWNHOUSES
ANTIQUE/CLASSICS
CARS
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
$750/mo 1-bdrm bsmt suite, own entry. Lake Trail Rd. Inclds heat/hydro/washer. NP/NS. Oct 1. (250)338-6689.
COURTENAY, SPACIOUS, centrally located 2 and 3 bdrms ($650/$750) Townhome, 1835 Piercy Ave., coin laundry, new roof, N/P. Family oriented. Call (250)702-1096.
CENTRAL LOCATION, bright, spacious, 1 bedroom. Separate entrance, $700.00 - Utils incl., NS/NP. Available November 1st. 250-335-0635. See KIJIJI ad #409332063
SUITES, UPPER COURTENAY, 2121 Piercy Ave., $675 mo incls heat & hydro. Oct. 1st. (250)702-1096.
COURTENAY- (walking distance to town) 2 bdrm townhouse, sm cat welcome, fenced yard. No smoking indoors. $695. 250-334-8468.
TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS
COURTENAY, 2BDRM, clean, quiet, newer paint, laminate floors, carpeting & appls. Fenced yard, sundeck, pets OK on approval, $1100, ref’s req’d. Oct. 1. 1-250-334-8108
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APARTMENT/CONDO
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).
2007 VW Golf City, blue, 5spd, 33,000 original km, platinum shield protection & deflectors. Like new condition. $12,500. (250)933-5182
2002-FORD EXPLORER XLS. Runs excellent. 157,000 kms. Reduced to sell $4,999 OBO. 250-287-2009.
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1957 FAIRLANE Hardtop. Blue/white continental kit. $15,000 or trade for small, mobile business. (250)923-1210
1986 AUDI 5000S, pwr sunroof/seats/windows. Good cond, well maintained. 5 cyl auto, no rust, 260,000 km. $1995. obo.(778)420-4254.
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1994 BMW 325 convt. Only 110k km’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.
MOTORCYCLES
GREENBRIER 750 Eighth 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 + Den. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. Independent Living for Seniors “The Affordable Alternative” 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.
VILLA MONTECITO 1331 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM over 1,000 sq. ft. Centrally located near downtown and Safeway complex. Very attractive suite with large, designer kitchen, ensuite and five full sized appliances. Quiet, mature neighbours. Well maintained and well managed building. Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
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.
Truck Canopy. Fits 8 ft box. Smokey metallic grey. Sliding window. All windows tinted. Lockable. Originally on 2008 Ford 350. Asking $675 obo. Excellent condition. Call 250703-0243.
MARINE
GLENSHEE 1800 Comox Ave. 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.
2001 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB Long Box, 2WD,131,000 km, locks, A/C, windows, cruise, tilt, towing package, bed liner, mirrors, new brakes, ignition upgrade. $5900. Call 250-897-3060.
BOATS WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in September $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.
CARS
2003 Virago Yamaha 250. 23,000km. Clean. $3700.00 (250)-287-2009 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
1995 GRAND PRIX(Pontiac) 2 Dr. SDN. 6 cyl. Automatic. 160,000km. Great cond. Runs great. $2200 obo. (250)9234868
1997 BUICK Lesabre. New head gasket, brakes,great shape. Smooth ride! $3500 250-871-6069/604-4838181
HOMES C O M O X
17.5’ DOUBLE Eagle. Great fishing boat rigged and ready to fish. Fully serviced 8’ beam very stable. 115hrse Ocean Pro and 8 horse Honda on Kara Van trailer. 11,500 250897-2978
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JULY 13TH, 2012
1993 WILDERNESS 18 1/2’ 5th wheel, good condition with/without 2000 GMC, low mileage. offers (250) 334-4043
2000 DAMON Intruder Motorhome. 36ft, 64,000km, v-10 Ford, HW & tile floors, propane heater, 2-slide outs, back up camera, tv. Mint cond., $35,500 obo. (250)758-5710
1998 FORD MUSTANG. Silver 3.6 litre V-6. 129,000km. $3500. Phone 250-923-4537 or 250-287-6778 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
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91-9ft Slumber Queen Camper. Great condition, well cared for. Lots of storage. $4300 OBO. 250-923-7508.
1979 BAYLINER. 27ft x8ft w/ less than 500hrs on new eng. $ elec’s. Elec. tilt 9.9 kicker. Elec. start & tilt. Moorage paid til next May. Reduced to $7000 for quick sale. For a ride call Ed 250-287-4009.
EVINRUDE 8HP OUTBOARD MOTOR Never been in salt water, very little HRS. Excellent condition $700 O.B.O 250-336-2022
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FORD EXPLORER 1999 $38000, 4 winter tires on rims. $230,000 KM. Gold. Runs well. 250-331-9656
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LYNX PROWLER 24’ TRAVEL trailer, sleeps 8, top condition, everything working, bright, built-in stereo, $4900 obo. Call 250-338-0157
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SPORTS
Special Olympics Comox Valley holding AGM tonight at Comox Rec -- SEE PAGE 37
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COMOX VALLEY RECORD ♦ SPORTS EDITOR: EARLE COUPER ♦ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Green finds himself back with Brew Crew Earle Couper Record Staff
A back injury to Aramis Ramirez has Taylor Green back in the bigs. Ramirez, the starting third baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers, left their Sept. 5 game with discomfort in his back. The injury proved to be a lower back
strain. On Sept. 6 the Brew Crew recalled Green, whose season with Triple A Nashville Sounds was already over. According to Yahoo! Sports, Green left his Comox home at 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7 and arrived in St. Louis just in time for that night’s game against the Cardinals. Green was playing the
hot corner and went 1-for-6 with an RBI as the Brewers beat the Cards 5-4 in 13 innings. He went 0-for-1 in a pinch-hitting role on Sept. 8 as Milwaukee won 6-3. Ramiriez was back in the lineup at third base on Sunday and went 0-4 in a 5-4 loss to St. Louis. Green went 0-1 in a pinchhit appearance.
In 81 at-bats with the Brewers earlier in the season, Green batted .198 with two home runs and 10 RBI in 45 games including 19 starts. He was optioned to Nashville on July 8. In 77 games at Nashville this year he batted .273 with seven homers and 29 RBI. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel notes the Brewers
originally passed on making the 25-year-old Green a September call-up because they didn’t think he’d play enough to warrant it. But they have no real coverage at third base while Ramirez rests his sore back because Cody Ransom was claimed off waivers by Arizona last week. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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IT LOOKED LIKE a close play at the plate, but Indians’ catcher Tony Powell didn’t have the ball in his glove so Lee McKillican of the Blue Jays scored easily on this play. Brian McAskill (left) of the Blue Jays watches closely. Blue Jays won 11-7 and will meet the Twins in this Sunday’s KMRBL playoff championship final. PHOTO BY EARLE COUPER Earle Couper Record Staff
Proving once again that the cream always rises to the top, the Mike Fisher Blue Jays and Courtenay Plumbing Twins will meet to decide the 2012 Komoux Masters Real Baseball League playoff championship. The first-place Blue Jays
Blue Jays, Twins in final (14-4) defeated fourthplace Happy’s Source for Sports Indians (10-9) by a score of 11-7 and the second-place Twins (13-5-1) knocked off the third-place Dundee Giants (12-6-1) by
a 10-3 tally in semifinal action Sunday at Highland Field in Comox. That set the stage for this Sunday’s (Sept. 16) championship showdown between the Blue Jays
and the Twins at Highland Field. Game time for the clash of the titans is 1 p.m. The Blue Jays swept three regular season meetings with the Twins, win-
ning 8-1, 13-6 and 5-3. Meanwhile, the KMRBL year-end banquet will be on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Courtenay Elks. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dinner served around 7:30 p.m. with award presentations to follow. Tickets are $20 per person and must be purchased before Friday, Sept. 14. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Courtenay’s Geoff Kabush posted the best Canadian finish in the Men’s Elite event at the 2012 UCI World Mountain Bike CrossCountry Championships in Saalfelden, Austria, on Saturday. Switzerland stole the show by sweeping the podium of the 38.3-km race. Nino S c h u r t e r KABUSH took the victory with a time of 1:40.44, followed 29 second later by his teammate Lukas Fluckiger, and 51 seconds later by Mathias Fluckiger. Kabush placed 18th (+5:01). Other Canadians included Derek Zandstra 23rd (+6:10). The 35-year-old Kabush was coming off an eighthplace finish (Canada’s best ever) at the Summer Olympics in London. The top three finishers at the Worlds were 26, 28 and 24 years old.
Koster finishes T27th at Canadian Mid-Amateur Record Staff Courtenay’s Greg Koster was part of a talented contingent of Vancouver Island golfers at the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championships, held Sept. 4-7 at Point Grey Golf & Country Club in Vancouver. The Sunnydale golfer finished in a two-way tie for 27th in the Mid-Amateur at
17-over 305 (76-76-79-74), which was good enough for 11th place in the Mid-Master division. Koster was the sixth best Vancouver Island golfer in the Mid-Amateur and third best in the MidMaster. Kevin Carrigan of Victoria carded a final-round two-under par 70 to capture the 2012 Men’s MidAmateur title.
A product of the University of Texas at Arlington, Carrigan, the reigning B.C. Men’s Mid-Amateur champion, finished at three-under par 285 for the championship, besting three-time Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur champion Dave Bunker of Woodbridge, Ont. by three strokes. Bunker posted a four-day tally of even-par 288 after carding
a score of one-under par 71 on Friday to earn runnerup honours. With the victory, Carrigan earned an exemption into the 2013 RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ont. Defending Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur champion Rob Couture of Trenton, Ont., now a resident of Dallas, Tex., finished T3
alongside Victoria’s Craig Doell at two-over par 290, while Tyler Frank of Saskatoon and Danny Lovell of Dallas, Tex. finished T5 at three-over par 291. Bunker, meanwhile, captured his sixth career Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship Mid-Master Division title, besting Doell by two strokes for the win. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Special O AGM tonight Special Olympics BC-Comox Valley welcomes one and all to join them. “If you or somebody you know is interested in joining our community of awesome athletes and great coaches, now is your chance to sign up,� a spokesperson said. Programs being offered include 5-pin bowling, swimming, floor hockey, rhythmic gymnastics, curling, athletics, softball, bocce, FUNdamentals (youth ages 7 to 11) and alpine skiing. Special Olympics BC-Comox Valley is hosting its annual AGM and registration day for any athlete and coach looking to participate in programs this year on Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 7-9 p.m. at the Comox Recreation Centre. Registration fee for athletes is $20. “Remember to bring any pertinent healthcare information for medical form purposes,� the spokesperson said. – Special Olympics BC-Comox Valley
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Gunning for job in Austria Ryan MacKinnon, ex-University of Victoria men’s basketball captain and All-Canadian, scored 14 points for Austria’s Oberwart Gunners in an 80-79 loss in the AustrianGerman Men’s Professional Basketball League pre-season exhibition on Saturday night. The former Highland Raider stalwart was the second leading scorer and is vying for one of three import positions on the Gunners’ team.
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A GOOD TURNOUT of young runners gathered for the fourth annual CVEX Kids’ Track ‘n’ Trail Fun Run. There was plenty of excitement in all age groups as many participants were taking part in their first race. The event is co-organized by the Comox Valley Exhibition and Comox Valley Road Runners.
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Kids enjoy Trail Run The fourth annual running of the CVEX Kids’ Track n’ Trail Fun Run was held Saturday, Aug. 25. It was a beautiful day for the event which is co-organized by the Comox Valley Exhibition and the Comox Valley Road Runners. This event offers a safe, organized environment for kids to run. The nervous excitement was felt in the older age group (Truffles). It may have been the smallest age group for the run, but those kids had a good understanding of what the prize was for first boy and girl of each age group – a midway pass for the day. They ran their 1500m course with determination and sheer will. Probably one of the most exciting finishes to date with a
real “race� between the first competitors with sheer seconds between the two. “Nice work!� a race spokesperson said. “The run is exciting in all age groups. The two younger groups had many excited and some nervous participants as it was possibly their first run event ever. Such a great opportunity for a family memory,� the spokesperson said. The winners this year were: Marshmallows (5 and under) Danielle Kenny and Everett Burch Chicklets (6-9) Ben Prager and Caitlyn Burry, Truffles (10 and up) Sequoia Bridges and Andrew Perry. “Good job to all the kids,� the spokesperson said. “This run could not happen without the
local support of the sponsors. Huge thankyou to The Comox Valley Exhibition, Comox Valley Road Runners, Comox Valley RV, Ambassador Shuttle Services, Let’s Go! Personal Training, ReMax Ocean Pacific Reality, Comox Valley Regional District, Mountain City Cycle, Extreme Runners, Trail Cycles, Mary Ann Rolfe, and Thrifty Foods. “Come out next year and run!� said the spokesperson. — Comox Valley Road Runners
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF ALTERNATE APPROVAL PROCESS NOTICE TO ELECTORS within the Denman Island service area Bylaw No. 232 – “Denman Island Economic Development Service Establishment Bylaw No. 232, 2012â€? At its August 28, 2012 meeting, the Comox Valley Regional District board of directors proposed to adopt Bylaw No. 232 being the “Denman Island Economic Development Service Establishment Bylaw No. 232, 2012â€? which would allow the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) to establish an economic development service for Denman Island residents. With the establishment of this service, the funds requisitioned for economic development services from Denman Island can be used to IXUWKHU HFRQRPLF GHYHORSPHQW DFWLYLWLHV VSHFLĂ€F RQO\ WR 'HQPDQ ,VODQG Currently, a Denman and Hornby Islands economic development service is operated to promote and enhance economic activities on both islands. This new service would redirect the funds raised under the existing two island service to have Denman Islands funds apply only to Denman Island economic development activities. The maximum requisition for the Denman service will remain the same as it has been under the joint Denman and Hornby service. The CVRD may proceed with the adoption of Bylaw No.232 if fewer than 88 electors (10% of the total number of electors on Denman Island) within the service area sign and submit elector response forms opposing the CVRD board’s adoption of the said bylaw. Otherwise, if 88 or more valid elector response forms are received, the CVRD board must obtain the assent of the electors by way of referendum before proceeding with the bylaw. Elector response forms are available on the CVRD website and at the &95' RIĂ€FHV DQG PXVW RQO\ EH VLJQHG E\ HOHFWRUV RI WKH 'HQPDQ ,VODQG economic development service area. In order to be counted, forms must EH UHFHLYHG DW WKH &RPR[ 9DOOH\ 5HJLRQDO 'LVWULFW RIĂ€FH DW &RPR[ 5RDG &RXUWHQD\ % & 9 1 3 RU ID[HG WR RU H PDLOHG WR DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ#FRPR[YDOOH\UG FD Deadline for submission of original signed elector response forms: 4:30 p.m. on October 26, 2012. www.comoxvalleyrd.ca 250-334-6000
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Autumn Colours Dressage Show will be held this Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Hosted by Courtenay CADORA (Canadian Association of Dressage Owners & Riders) the show will by judged by Dr. Melanie Houston. Come out and enjoy a great day of equestrian performances. Starts at 8:30 a.m. See the website for more information: www. courtenaycadora.com. – Courtenay CADORA
The 2012 Coal Hills BMX season is winding down with only four races remaining in the exciting year. This past Saturday 11 motos of 36 local riders and out-of-town racers went hard and had a fun day at the track in BMX C u m berland. There were seven Strider and HalfTrackers out and their ages went from 3-6. Eban Craig took the first overall spot and Sasha Woldnik took the Strider class. The rest of the winners on this day were: 10 Girls - Addicus Bird, 26-30 Cruiser Andrew Templar, 6 Novice - Lukasz Kuzma, 6 Inter - Sean Queenan, 7 Novice - Cole Bernard, 8 Inter - Jack “Jelly Bean” Christian, 9 Novice - Blake Stewart, 9 Expert - Quinn “Nitro” Webber, 11 Expert - Aiden “Animal” Webber, 15 Expert - Zack”Spinny Gears” Fieret. If you are interested in trying BMX come out and watch gate practice Monday 6 p.m. and racing is Saturdays with sign-up 10 a.m. for racing at 11 a.m. – Coal Hills BMX
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Contractors also began work on Monday, September 10 on a storm drain project on the Old Island Highway, near the Lewis Centre. As much work as possible will be done at night. The contractor will be implementing a traffic management plan which will work in conjunction with the 5th Street Bridge plan. The work has been scheduled now to ensure completion before the asphalt plant closes for the season. During any evening work on the 5th Street Bridge, between 8 pm and 5 am, traffic will be single-lane alternating in both directions. Contractors have encountered delays in the 5th Street Bridge project, which will result in work extending past the original September 20 completion date. Crews are waiting for delivery of the elastomeric joints – the flexible couplers that connect the bridge to the bank on either side.
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The 45-plus Comox Valley masters men’s soccer team kicked off the 2012/13 outdoor season with a 6-3 win Sunday in Nanaimo. The host side opened a 2-0 lead in the first half but goals from Ash Mohtadi and Roy Tufnail evened the score at halftime. The second goal finished a fine buildup that started in the Comox Valley end. Nanaimo regained the lead early in the second stanza, but the Valley boys struck back quickly on a goal from Dennis Mirabelli. Mohtadi added two more goals, one on a feed from Mirabelli and another on a breakaway. Phil Statham rounded out the scoring with a header off a corner kick. Goalkeeper Daniel Terry stopped a penalty shot late in the game.
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Applebee’s offers free platters to launch new catering service Local businesses are lining up for a free taste of what’s on offer from the Comox Valley’s newest catering provider. Known for preparing crowd-pleasing food at an affordable price, Applebee’s Neighbourhood Grill & Bar in Courtenay has added catering to its already popular dine-in and take-away services. Just a few weeks in, the new Applebee’s Anywhere program is delivering. “The response has been great,” operations manager Berlyann Perrier said. “Not only does our price point make it workable for a lot of businesses, but we’re able to prepare things on shorter notice than many other caterers.” Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Applebee’s has been providing local businesses with free samplings of its catering menu items delivered to their place of work.
JULIE HUFF, WHO owns Courtenay Applebee’s with her husband Chad, shows off an Applebee’s Anywhere sample platter.
“Essentially, we create a platter that gives people a good idea of the kind of variety we offer,” explains Perrier. “So far we’ve shown up at more than a dozen businesses with some tasty treats and info about the new program. People have been really impressed by all the options we have available – especially the healthier, low-calorie items.” Part of a Canadawide program launched last year, the Applebee’s Anywhere menu offers items only in groupsized servings. Just like their regular, dinein dishes, all catered fare is prepared to order in-house. Selections include everything from starters such as sliders, riblets and salads, to entrées like sizzling fajitas. Any organization interested in receiving an Applebee’s sample platter and catering menu can contact Perrier at berlyann@island-
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Modern Outpost opens new outlet store Modern Outpost Enterprises, a Canadian leader in innovative camping and outdoor equipment, officially opens its new outlet store in Comox. The shop is designed to present the Modern Outpost catalogue to residents in an efficient and convenient format. Modern Outpost already offers free delivery to Comox Valley residents through its website. Outdoor enthusiasts now have
the option to select the equipment they need in person. “We offer equipment and services not available anywhere else in the Comox Valley, and often not the province or Canada,” says Graham Morfitt, owner of Modern Outpost since its inception in Victoria in 1998. The company promotes hundreds of products in 14 departments. “We stick to hardware such as por-
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Labour struggles continue For many families and working individuals, Labour Day offered one last chance to extend the summer and enjoy a long weekend. But for a large number of unionized workers in B.C., it signals what could be the start of a fall and winter of discontent. Unsatisfied with a three-per-cent wage hike offer and stagnanted negotiations with the province, the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union staged a one-day walkout Sept. 5. The strike, which didn’t affect essential service levels, didn’t come out of the blue. Civil servants have been without a contract since March 31 and bargaining between the two sides has stalled. The timing of this move by one of the province’s largest unions is rather ironic. Unions fought for workers’ rights for years, achieving gains in safety, working hours, job security and not least, wages. Now, as much of B.C. took a well-deserved day off on a holiday originating from union victories on the issues of work hours and living wages, the BCGEU and other unions are gearing up for more fights, with wages, benefits and job security still at issue. More than 1,300 support staff at the University of Victoria, without a contract since March 2010, considered job action options as students returned to class. Job security is at issue – CUPE fears the province’s call for universities to find major cost savings could see major job losses – but holding the line on wages to save jobs is not on the table. And for much of this year, the 30,000-strong B.C. Nurses’ Union has stated that better patient care and adequate staffing levels – requiring more hires and more government dollars – are top priorities in contract negotiations. We can be grateful to workers of old for our September holiday and the conditions around which we earn our living. But with the province still struggling to right itself on shaky economic ground, the unions of today need to remember they can’t expect to keep gaining while others continue to struggle. Victoria News
Record Question of the Week This week: Six per cent of respondents so far say the City of Courtenay should proceed with legal action against Maple Pool Campsite. Do you have an opinion about this complex issue? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. Con Congratulations to the Art Group of the Comox Valley, whose art auction last week raised more than $2,000 for the Comox Valley Food Bank.
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No easy answer for homeless Dear editor, The Maple Pool controversy is muddying the waters around how to best resolve the problem of homelessness in the Comox Valley. Between the secrecy of the present process of ‘in camera’ meetings, the deliberate conflating of this issue with the emergency homeless shelter downtown, and the genuine compassion of people for a solution, any solution, we have a real mess here. On the one hand, we have well-meaning people who wonder if Maple Pool might be a solution to homelessness and, on the other hand, we have people who want it to be the solution so they don’t have to do anything else for those who are homeless. Clearly there are two facts. First, having approximately 50 people, the vast majority of them men, camping out year round, is not a desirable or permanent answer, even if it is a step up from sleeping in an abandoned house or under a bridge. Secondly, the City has a responsibility to the people living at Maple Pool to either resolve the differences with the owners or to find alternative accommodation for those residents. We should step back a little and examine the history. Back in August 2010, the City gave notice to Maple Pool Campsite owners Jin and Dali Lin that they were in violation of zoning bylaw 2500-2007 in that the area is not zoned for permanent residences. The stated reason was that the campground is on the Tsolum River floodplain and was twice flooded, in Nov. 2009 and in Jan. 2010. With the likelihood that the weather is only going to become more extreme with more heavy rainstorms, it is reasonable to expect that flooding will become an even more common occurrence. On Oct. 19, 2010, the City gave the Lins three months to
comply with the bylaw, which would have meant essentially evicting approximately 56 people who were living there, many on disability pensions or on social assistance. The City, after intervention from the Ad Hoc Emergency Resources Organization (AHERO), a loose coalition of frontline social services, nonprofit groups and faith communities, and at the request of the Lins, extended the deadline for six months until July 2011. It is important to remember what AHERO’s position was at this time. They stated that while Maple Pool was not an ideal model for housing the homeless, it was fundamentally wrong for the City to evict these people from their trailers and tents in the middle of winter and that the City had a moral if not a legal obligation to find alternate housing. Six months came and went and here we are now, two years later. The City says the Lins were given opportunities to make changes to the site and seek changes to the zoning but up to this point have not done so. The Lins, through their lawyer, claim they have tried but have been ‘sandbagged’ by the City’s administration staff. Because it became a matter of litigation and City council only discusses it in camera, that is without the public or media present, we do not know the facts. Have the Lins been trying to stall so that their political supporters can deliver a political solution and they won’t have to make any changes? Has the City staff been thwarting the Lins’ efforts in a cold-hearted attempt to throw more homeless people in the street? We just don’t know yet we rush to judgment. It appears the case may go to court in October or November of this year. A big part of the emotion around the Maple Pool issue centres on the owners, Jin and
Dali Lin. There is no question they have improved the campground 100 per cent, bringing some peace and order to a place once described as a ‘Third World hellhole.’ Whether by providing barbecues, supporting street soccer or offering a helping hand to residents, they have made a difference. Jin Lin is a respected figure in the community, and her work with the Multicultural Society has made her a real asset for the Comox Valley. However, before we start comparing anyone to Mother Teresa, let’s put things into perspective. The Lins are running a business, a campground. It is a business that is traditionally very seasonal and weather-dependent. With year round rental of the trailer spots, approximately 56 or so, at a minimum of $350 a month, we are talking about a $200,000+ enterprise. It is not a Community Living Project, despite the fact they keep referring to it as one. Those are specifically for people with developmental disabilities. No one is denying the Lins’ ability to run a private business providing a certain segment of the homeless population with one option. However, is this the solution we want? Is this the model of low-income housing we need? Camping in January on a floodplain? In the City’s eyes it is ideal. The homeless are out of sight and at a distance from the downtown area, and it doesn’t cost the City any money. This essentially privatizes a social service. No wonder local conservatives, even failed political candidates, have taken up the banner. Brian Charlton, Comox Valley Editor’s note: Read the unabridged version of Brian Charlton’s letter at www.comoxvalleyrecrod.com.
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Get ducks in row, Sierra Club Dear editor, It is Gas N Go and Go again. Is there never to be an end to the Gas N Go fiasco? When the Sierra Club lost their first court case against Gas N Go Petroleum North Ltd. they took their arguments to the Supreme Court of Canada, where three appellate judges upheld the original ruling against them. The club may say — don’t mess with Mother Nature — but they now have to face the reality that they can’t mess with the end results of a messy court case either. They have sought leniency from the CVRD regarding the $16,500 that remains outstanding in payment. A onetime final payout of $5,000 from the Sierra Club is laughable and
the CVRD obviously thought so, too. We all recognize that the Sierra Club is a non-profit, charitable organization that relies on the public’s support to stay afloat. Mr. Bell speaks of donor fatigue. Well, there is no surprise there! Many people in the Valley donated thousands of dollars to help flog this dead horse. I’m not one of them but I’d be fed up as well. Then, of course, there is the matter of the $3,000 still owing to Gas N Go Petroleum North Ltd. There being no hope of a taxpayer bailout. I suspect Mr. Procter will simply have to whistle for it. Especially since one can’t get blood out of a Comox Estuary stone.
Sierra Club Comox Valley is now in dire need of money and is putting its hand out to the cash strapped public for a bailout. The same folks I assume who paid to get them into this financial debacle in the first place. The taxpayers of the Comox Valley are now forced to pay $54,000 as a result of this rather lengthly boondoggle at a time when residential taxes (I wonder why) are on the rise. Perhaps it is time for the Sierra Club to get its ducks in a row before the excrement gets too deep to step out of. So Mr. Bell et al, I hope you have laid your bed on warm organic filler because now you may just have to lie on it. Sarah Paddock, Courtenay
Only police can curb bad driving Dear editor, Tom Beshr correctly points to dangerous driving in school areas, in your Sept. 7 issue, and observes that people seem oblivious to signs dictating no passing. From my observations of people blowing through the combination of playground and school zones in my neighbourhood, I conclude that some people are not properly scanning their eyes so miss the fluorescent yellow signs, while others are deliberately driving dangerously. Among the latter
are young individuals with novice decals on their vehicles. Those people recently passed driver licence testing, thus I conclude that driver licensing is not the solution. I believe the only solution is police in their face, repeatedly. That’s policing that cheapskate municipal councils avoid so they can spend money on their pet projects. I judge them negligent — the purpose of government is to protect individuals against the initiation of force, councillors and police boards aren’t doing
that. The value of continuing police presence was shown by an experiment on the Malahat Mountain Highway northwest of Victoria, in the summer of 2011. The accident rate with much additional police presence was dramatically lower than the previous summer. It takes time to educate drivers on proper behaviour toward other people. Those who are simply sloppy will get a reminder. But those who deliberately drive dangerously, some having had
their driver licence taken away, need a strong lesson. I vote for a night in jail, then two nights, and onward. A jail where they have to work to eat. PS: An example of failure to scan is a location where a flashing speed-exceeding detection device on the opposite side of the street from a school zone sign had no effect on speed. Only when the device was near the school sign did people heed the combination. Keith Sketchley, Saanich
Cyclists need respite from‘terror’ Dear editor, I commend the mayor and council of the Town of Comox for their progressive stance in regards to cyclists. Thank you so much for your steady attempts to support cyclists and their safety. Thank you to the road crews and the planning department
for the cycling signage beside and on major roads. It seems to me that those critical of bicycle lanes and signage are the ones who don’t ride bicycles. There was a time when we had horse and buggy and then came the automobile. Apparently, there was much objection
to the intrusion of the automobile, the introduction and cost of roads and signs, and the evolution of a new mode of transportation. Now, we have the bicycle, which like the automobile is here to stay as a mode of transportation and recreation. We need to adjust to this.
Keep parkland for all of us Dear editor, I just returned from hiking the Centennial Trail through Bedwell Valley in Strathcona Park, in the southwest corner where it meets Clayoquot Sound on Vancouver Island. Following the river from tidewater to alpine, the trail passes through one of the most varied and scenic landscapes in the park, home to elk, black bear and cougar. Demanding in some sections, moss-carpeted in others, the trail is one of the finest in the park for seasoned backpackers to experience the full range of coastal wilderness. At the mouth of the Bedwell River is a very different vision of land use.
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort is an elite horse camp where a threenight minimum stay costs nearly $5,000. Your government approved a permit for CWR to rebuild road access inside Strathcona Park for the exclusive use of its private horse tours. This is a misuse of B.C.’s parkland, which should be accessible to all based on experience and ability — not carved away for private enterprises such as luxury dude ranches. The Centennial Trail is more appropriate development: low-cost and low-impact access for a true back-country experience of a lifetime. Philip Vernon, Salt Spring Island
Without bike lanes, cyclists are often kicked to the curb, where there is broken glass, pieces of metal, nails and bolts, and dead animals. It takes nerves of steel sometimes to cycle the roads, streets, bridges and intersections of the Comox Valley. Many times, I have been crowded by vehicles whose drivers don’t feel I should be there. I do thank the courteous drivers who treat me like another vehicle, which they should, and give me every courtesy they would other drivers. As a senior with an imperfect and aging body, there is something magical and satisfying in knowing that I am still able to make it all work and enjoy the ride in between the moments of almost terror and the heavy exhaust fumes. Thank you, Comox. Marlene Zacharias, Comox
COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, September 12, 2012 WE WOULD LIKE to give our heartfelt thanks to the people of the Comox Valley for their generous support for the schoolchildren of the Philippines. Also a special thanks to Mia Sutherland of the Core Studio for hosting a fundraiser last year. Great job, Mia. Also, thanks to Lorena McLeod of Lorena’s Hair Studio, and Victoria McLeod of Victoria’s Esthetics and Foot Care whom held a fundraiser in June last year for a Day Spa Makeover, and Gift Basket, also thanks to the families, students, teachers from a number of Comox Valley schools for continuing donating school supplies, and used computers, printers, typewriters and back packs. Last year we collected $1,575 towards the shipping costs of $3,800, to ship 34 boxes, which I paid the difference. This year we have 30 boxes ready to go if we can accomplish the funds to send. We collected $800 so far and our target is to raise $3,000 more to ship these boxes before Nov. 30. To donate, please call: Victoria at Victoria’s Esthetics at 250-871-1212 or Marvin McLeod at 250338-6648. Again we thank you all for the support. God bless you all. WHAT’S WITH THE repeated questioning concerning what happened after they stopped spraying the railway tracks? The last time the ties deteriorated more quickly was because CP used untreated ties and sand as ballast. If you want the ties to last then use concrete. We’ll never wear them out. If you want to spray herbicides all over the place, then do it in your own backyard, not ours. Someone could get a pretty nice little contract supplying the concrete ties to our revitalized railway. Nothing else should be installed. They only rot because we don’t spray our right-of-way any more.
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TO THE RETIREMENTAGED woman who wandered into my house, with her dog, just before 11 on Thursday morning. Common courtesy dictates that when you disrupt a stranger while they’re using their own washroom (regrettably with the door open), you at least apologize on your way out. Also, we are cat owners, and had our feline roomie been indoors when your pet came in off-leash I’m afraid it may have gone poorly. Everybody makes mistakes and deserves patience, but please try to be more polite and respectful when you’re uninvited in a private residence.
me and those that offered rides home. Very thankful and lucky that none were hurt, outside of our vehicle damage. Just 10 or so minutes before I had been in the backseat feeding my little girl. Someone is watching.
A HUGE BOUQUET to all that responded to an epic car crash on Fourth Street this afternoon outside the S. Army. My truck was hit by an elderly driver and me and my little three-month-old (luckily unharmed and inside the S. Army) were left scrambling for a ride home/ dealing with insurance. Special thanks to Lori, who watched my wee one for
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Night music too loud Dear editor, Why is there not some limit on how late public rock concerts can keep playing on Sunday nights? Last night, the Rhythm on the Rock festival was still pounding their heavily amplified music at 11 p.m. That is far too late for a Sunday night
when people have to go to work or kids have to go to school the next day. We live over five kilometres from the fairgrounds and could still hear the music. Non-stop Boom de Boom de Boom. I pity those that lived near the grounds. Robert Ellis, Courtenay
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B.C. towns tackling modern problems with youth VICTORIA — Local politicians are preparing for their annual convention, to be held Sept. 25 to 28 here in the provincial capital. One of the first orders of business this year will be a vote to raise the dues paid by local governments to the Union of B.C. Municipalities, to cover rising travel costs for staff to serve on provincial committees. The plan is also to change the name to Union of B.C. Local Governments, to reflect the participation of regional districts and aboriginal communities. So what do these
committees and conferences accomplish? The UBCLG, as it will soon be known, is mainly a lobby group for local politicians to seek changes to federal and provincial laws to keep up with changing times. The resolutions offer a snapshot of modern problems facing local governments. A major theme is public safety, and this year it is the Columbia Shuswap Regional District renewing a long-standing plea for more provincial policing money for rural communities. Surrey has a resolution seeking better
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FLETCHER notice and control of a growing number of medical marijuana licences issued by Ottawa. Local fire and police departments end up dealing with licensed grow-ops that spring up quietly and create electrical hazards, or expand production beyond their licences as this stealth legalization continues. Pitt Meadows, home
to a Hells Angels clubhouse and drug-related crime familiar to most urban communities, wants B.C. to follow Alberta’s lead and give police authority to remove known gang members from bars and clubs. Gangs tend to adopt certain establishments, and there isn’t much the owners or police can do about it. This year, the debate may go further. Metchosin is seeking support to call on Ottawa to decriminalize marijuana, ending a “failed policy which has cost millions of dollars in police, court, jail
ters is a growing problem. Other resolutions tackle complex and important issues, such as the effect of hydro development on municipal water supplies. But alas, most will be lost in the convention noise, overshadowed by political posturing over matters best left alone. Last year’s convention featured the low comedy of delegates voting with wireless devices to condemn smart meters, after displaying their ignorance of the subject.
and social costs.” No chance of that under the Stephen Harper government, but it’s worthwhile to send the message. Ashcroft councillors want to give emergency services authority to deal with another modern hazard — hoarding. Yes, folks, it’s more than just a show on TV that exposes a creepy side effect of our bloated North American consumer culture. The Ashcroft resolution notes that obsessively piling stuff to the raf-
This year, in addition to factually challenged railing about oil tankers, there will be a tough stance taken against shark fin soup, which will no doubt strike fear into the Chinese fishing fleet. Once delegates vote themselves more taxpayers’ money to run this show, perhaps they should keep their grandstanding to a minimum. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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