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This is the first of a three-part series about Vancouver Island MusicFest funding.

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The names alone are indicative of its success: Roberta Flack, Emmylou Harris, k.d. lang.

Such is the calibre of talent that has graced the stage at Vancouver Island MusicFest, which is managing to succeed year after year despite a lack of financial assistance from local governments.

Last year, for the first time in its 18-year history, MusicFest sold out in advance. About 10,000 people attended each of the three days, at least half coming from outside the Comox Valley.

This year’s event sold out even quicker.

“It’s kind of maxed out the last few years,” said artistic director/executive producer Doug Cox, who is considering a winter festival in addition to the July event, or again trying four nights of entertainment beginning on the Thursday.

MusicFest receives a minimal level of assistance from local governments compared to other music festivals in B.C. It lost money two years ago but made money last year, and will again this year.

Cox feels the time has come for Valley municipalities to sit up and take notice. While it might have been considered a hippie party in years past, he said MusicFest has evolved into big business. The See MUSICFEST, page A2

VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST artistic director Doug Cox is pictured with the Indigo Girls (Amy Ray in foreground) backstage at the 2013 Vancouver Island MusicFest.

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INSPECTING AN ORCA In a new feature at the 2103 Nautical Days, people could tour an Orca class navy vessel. More Nautical Days photos, page B11. PHOTO BY CORWIN HODSMAN

MusicFest pays for site upgrades all-walks-of-life audience consists of doctors, lawyers, teachers and other professionals, as does the Comox Valley Folk Society board of directors.

“Why aren’t we recognized as being the highly professional organization that we are?” Cox said. “We are everywhere else. We have this reputation around North America as one of the top five events. It’s so frustrating.”

Money from the Province and federal funders represents four per cent of the milliondollar MusicFest operating budget. Of that, 63 per cent is federal money, 37 per cent is provincial and zero per cent is municipal, Cox said.

“We are looking for a show of support to demonstrate to our sponsors and public funders that we’re important to the municipality,” said Cox, who feels MusicFest is being “punished” for being a healthy organization.

“They (Province and federal government) want to see diverse sources of funding.”

CORRECTION Jenna Gill, 10, and Rylan Gill, 7, were pictured on the front page Tuesday with their Bullhead Derby catches, not Ryan and Livea Timms as we wrote. Our apologies to all four children.

According to a Heritage Canada survey, MusicFest spins off $3 million to $4 million each year to the local economy. Studies from the Winnipeg Folk Fest drew the same conclusion: for every dollar spent, three or four dollars are spent in the community.

In the 2010/11 fiscal year, the B.C. Arts Council assisted 26 music organizations, two of which did not report any local government income. One was MusicFest.

“The amounts

ranged from $2,500 up to very large amounts for very large organizations,” says Sherri Ewings of the BCAC. The Vancouver Folk Festival receives $80,000 from the City.

In Victoria, the Capital Regional District has a festival operating grant. MusicFest, on the other hand, pays the regional district to use the Exhibition Grounds on Headquarters Road.

Each year, as per its agreement, the festival pays $1,200 worth of site upgrades

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and about $4,500 for electrical costs, says production manager Cresslyn Fay. Last year, upgrades ran about $3,500 because the site was “a bit of a mess,” Fay said.

The end result was about $10,000 between paying cash outs, using sponsorship and tickets for upgrades, and a $4,200-plus rental fee. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

See Tuesday’s Comox Valley Record for Part Two of this three-part series: How are music festivals elsewhere treated?

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Victoria commits funds toward social innovation Scott Stanfield Record Staff

In an effort to support social innovation, the Province is investing upwards of $180,000 for research and curriculum development to increase training and employment opportunities through a labour market partnerships agreement with Enterprising NonProfits.

During an 11-month period, ENPs will partner with eight leaders in social innovation and social enterprise in Prince George, Trail and Vancouver.

For the Comox Valley, government is encouraging social enterprises such as the Salvation Army and Comox Valley Transition Society to contact the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation.

“Basically it’s training organizations or groups to become more self-sufficient and less reliant on grants

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every year, every three years,” Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation Don McRae said in an interview. “It’s an opportunity to grow a social organization that does good in the community.”

Social enterprises — a form of social innovation — are businesses that invest profits in a social purpose.

Some focus on training and work experience for people with multiple barriers.

The project will provide an evaluation of skills training and employment opportunities that social enterprises provide. It will also make recommendations to better deliver training and employment supports throughout the province.

Along with investing money in communities, McRae notes that social enterprise is also about leveraging job training to enable people to have better positions in society.

“Government needs to also act as a bit of a catalyst there and see what we can do with some of our policy levers and tax levers and program levers to encourage social enterprise,” McRae said.

Based on a 2011 survey, B.C. social enterprises provided services to nearly 700,000 people and generated at least $60 million in revenues.

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Courtenay council passed second reading to rezone land for a commercial residential development at Crown Isle behind Costco.

The applicant — Silver Sand Land Corp. — proposes to construct single-family homes between Salal Place, Elderberry Crescent and the northern part of Crown Isle Boulevard. The project calls for an expanded commercial area at the corner of Ryan and Anderton roads.

Ronna-Rae Leonard was the lone member of council opposed at Tuesday’s meeting. She is concerned

with potential impacts of having a greater number of people residing in small spaces. She also takes issue with the swapping of zones while having no provision for affordable housing.

Leonard also feels council needs to address noise concerns expressed at a June 5 neighbourhood meeting.

According to staff, the application will ‘undo’ certain changes made in 2009 when residential uses were transferred from Costco to the Ryan-Anderton area, and when commercial zoning was moved to the Costco area.

Zoning allows for single family, duplex and multifamily dwellings. The

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LINDSEY NICHOLLS’ MOTHER Judy Peterson fought tears Friday as she addressed the crowd at the Teddy Bear Picnic at Port Augusta Park.

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homes will act as a buffer between the development and residential area at Salal.

While noise is an issue during construction, staff believe the new homes and landscaping will “mitigate future issues between residential and commercial uses.” Staff recommends construction of a sound attenuation wall between the commercial site and homes on the east side of Crown Isle Boulevard when future development occurs.

The property in question is bordered on the north side by a strip 10 metres wide that is intended to be a walkway. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Record Staff Friday marked the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of Lindsey Nicholls, who was last seen as she left her temporary foster home on Royston Road on the BC Day long weekend in 1993.

The teen’s intended destination was the Nautical Days festivities in Comox.

A Teddy Bear Picnic Friday at Port Augusta Park was intended to raise awareness of the file — which remains active at the Comox Valley RCMP detachment — and of DNA legislation in the works dubbed Lindsey’s Law. The latter is hoped to become the framework for a national missing persons’ DNA databank.

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THIS IS WHAT Lindsey Nicholls looked like in 1993, when she vanished from the Comox Valley.

DNA legislation is that right now I don’t have the comfort of knowing that if Lindsey’s remains are found that I would know; I would not know,” said

Judy Peterson, Lindsey’s mother. “In fact, they could be sitting in a coroner’s office unidentified, and I would not know.”

Peterson plans to speak with Peter MacKay and Steven Blaney, federal ministers of justice and public safety respectively, whom she hopes will “move things forward.”

“Judy is a remarkable woman,” said Amanda Pick, executive director of the Missing Children Society of Canada. “She certainly represents many families nationwide.”

Thousands of Canadian children are reported missing every day, a large number runaways. Visit www.mcsc.ca for more information about Lindsey’s Law and how to pass the legislation.

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Courtenay council approved a variance permit Tuesday to allow construction of an addition at the Common Ground Café at Harmston and Fifth.

Council has also allowed McDonald’s to reconfigure its drivethru at Cliffe Avenue.

A second drive-thru lane is being added and new menu boards are being installed.

••• Council gave third reading to tax exemption bylaws for various non-profits and churches. The estimated value of municipal portions of new and grandfathered exemptions for 2014 totals $344,338.

••• Council approved a resolution from Starr Winchester to lobby the Vancouver Island Health Authority and Province to support ongoing annual funding for the Comox Valley Hospice Society.

Council will also request a meeting with Premier Christy Clark, Health Minister Terry Lake and Valley MLA Don McRae at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention next month.

••• Janice Cashin, board chair of the Adult Learning Centre, appealed to council to volunteer time Sept. 25 on Raise A Reader Day. Teams of two will fan out to designated sites in Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland to exchange newspapers for cash donations.

Nationwide, the project is in its 18th year but the campaign is new to the Comox Valley. The main purpose is to raise funds for literacy. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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More than one way to get to the air show As people begin making their plans to visit the 2013 Comox Armed Forces Day (AFD) and Air Show, organizers are reminding people there will be several ways to get to CFB Comox on Aug. 17 that don’t require a car.

“From the outset, we recognized that traffic congestion will be a major factor for people attending the air show,” said Maj. Dwayne Kerr, Air Show director. “We received tremendous support from the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition, the Comox Valley Regional District and BC Transit to develop ways for people to take transit, bike or even walk to this great family event.”

BC Transit will provide two artery routes to and from the Air Show.

For those who live far from the main bus routes in the Comox Valley, buses will service two ‘park and rides’ at North Island College and the Comox

Valley Fair Grounds.

More information on bus routes and schedules will be available before Aug. 17, as will information for those who choose to cycle or walk.

The Comox Valley Cycling Coalition (CVCC) will make the day cyclist-friendly by organizing a free and secure bike lockup.

“Bicycles take up a lot less space than cars, so cycling instead of driving will reduce parking pressure,” said Sue Vince of the CVCC. “Cycling is a fun and social way to get somewhere, so biking to this event is a good way to ensure the entire AFD is an enjoyable experience.”

“We hope that people who live in the Comox Valley and have the means to do so will look at alternatives to driving their cars on Aug. 17,” said Maj. Kerr. “By reducing congestion on our roads, it means more time for everyone to enjoy the day at the Air Show.”

Tickets are available at all Thrifty Foods locations, CFB Comox’s Canex retail store and online at www. comoxairshow.ca.

In order to make this Air Show a reality, it takes the support of organizations and businesses in our community such as CTV, The Comox Valley Record, Thrifty Foods, 97.3 The Eagle, The Comox Valley Regional District, Sunwest Auto & RV Centre, WestJet, Royal Lepage, RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty, Coast Outdoor Advertising, Brian McLean Chevrolet, Courtenay Mazda, Primetek, Coast Environment, Shaw Cable, The Westerly Hotel and Convention Centre, Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, Harbour Air Seaplanes, The Old House Village Hotel & Spa, Western One Rentals, CIBC, All in One Party Rentals, Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Labatt Breweries of Canada, BC Ferries, Slegg Lumber,

Several charges pending Record Staff A Courtenay man faces several charges related to drugs, unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of stolen property.

Comox Valley RCMP searched George Webber’s 4629 Headquarters Rd. residence July 26 for the second time this year.The drug squad discovered $4,000 in cash, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, prescription medication and a stolen boat and outboard motor.

During the first search warrant of the year at this residence, conducted in February, the police seized almost $15,000 in cash, crack cocaine and a rifle that was unlaw-

fully possessed.

Webber appeared in court due to his previous charges and was held in custody by a judge until his next court appearance, said the Comox Valley RCMP. Police said they have visited several residences in the area more than 138 times

since 2007.

The Comox Valley drug section requests that anyone who has information about these activities or other drug information call Comox Valley RCMP. All information, they say, will be handled with total confidentiality.

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The Comox Air Show thanks all sponsors and patrons who have contributed to making this event a success.

BC Ferries is offering an extra round trip sailing to accommodate traffic returning from the Comox Air Show. A revised sailing schedule is in place for Aug. 17 on the ComoxPowell River route at 10:30 p.m. Visit www. bcferries.com for more information.

Users of the Comox Valley Airport between Aug. 16 and 18 are encouraged to check the Comox Valley Airport website at www. comoxairport.com for updates and information on how and when to get to the airport.

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Comox Valley RCMP received a complaint of vandalism to the Four Square church property located at 1640 Burgess Road in Courtenay.

Unknown culprits had spray painted the side of the church and a van parked in the lot sometime on Friday night the 26th of July. (2013 - 9113) Police received a disturbing report of a child injured at the Point Holmes boat launch area when a spray can exploded in the fire pit her family was using. Upon closer examination another spray can was located in another fire area. The child required medical treatment for injuries she received in the explosion. (2013 - 9136) On August 1st police responded to a report of a break, enter and theft that had taken place at a residence on the 4800 block of Dundas Road in Courtenay. The home was unoccupied from the 15th of July. This investigation is continuing. ( 2013 - 9180) On August 1st the Comox Valley RCMP responded to a break and enter complaint at the Pearl Ellis Gallery on Comox Avenue in Comox. While on scene it was discovered that the culprit had broken into two other businesses in the area.

The Unity Church and the Lions Club buildings had also been entered, by smashing the glass in the entry doors. This investigation is continuing. (2013 - 9229) On August 1st police responded to a report of a vehicle and boat collision.

The owner reports that the boat became detached from the trailer while driving on Highway 19 near Rosewall Creek. The preliminary investigation revealed that the 35 foot metal boat had not been secured to the trailer with proper straps. The North Island traffic services will be continuing with this investigation. (2013 - 9229)

The Comox Valley RCMP were called to a report of a disturbance in Cumberland on the night of August 2nd. The report was that a male who was at the Rock the Block Event ,in downtown Cumberland, was causing problems and refusing to leave the event. The man was arrested and found to have a large quantity of Marihuana joints and what is suspected as Psilocybin mushrooms on his person. This man will be appearing in court at a later date.

(2013 - 9313) On August 3rd police received a report of a break, enter and theft at a residence on the 100 block of Back Road in Courtenay. A second story bedroom window was accessed and a laptop computer was stolen. (2013 - 9356 The Comox Valley RCMP were called to a report of a motorist and passengers in a vehicle on the Hornby Island ferry were consuming alcohol on August 4th. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was given roadside breath tests which he failed.

The man was found to be driving on an expired BC drivers licence and was given a traffic ticket and a 30 day driving prohibition. He also had his vehicle towed and impounded. (2013 - 9388) On the night of August 4th police responded to a call for assistance on the Puntledge River. Two kayakers had become stranded and lost when it became to dark to see where they were going. The two were located by police and led to safety. (2013 - 9418) If anyone has any information with regards to any of these investigation or other crimes, please call the Comox Valley RCMP at 250338-1321. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Visit with Mack The visits were probably where I learnt a great number of lessons in my youth; he taught me about perspective and relativity, about simplicity and patience. We all come from a different past, we bring our own baggage in the form of needs and wants, and we each seek to gain different things for different reasons. In his quiet way, Mack had an amazing philosophy.

To most people, at least the kidsized ones, Mack was not entirely approachable. He lived alone on a large property and his house was a long way from the road. He had been there longer than anyone could remember. There were rumors of guns and dynamite filled shacks. The legends were much larger than truth but just the same he was not a person to be trifled with.

Even as a young child, it was common for me to drop in to visit with Mack. I don’t remember how old I was when it started, probably 8 or 10; Mum would definitely remember because I would often disappear for hours at a time! He had no phone so it was not a matter of calling ahead to see if he was home or if my visit was indeed convenient. I think we knew his shopping day and he was not a person to waste time on unnecessary trips to town. I just went and he was usually there; writing at the kitchen table or out on the property completing some long planned chore that had risen to the top of his list.

The entrance to the house was past the vegetable garden and in through the basement. When I was younger, the dart across the basement to the steep spiral stairs and up to the kitchen was filled with apprehension. It was dark down there!

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Once you opened the door from the garage, you ventured past the wood pile and around the old stove, upon which sat a huge stuffed golden eyed horned owl that was perched in readiness, waiting to pluck out the eyeballs of young boys who ventured too close. Climbing the stairs and knocking loudly on the sliding plywood door, one would shout …in hope that Mack would hear you. In fact, Mack probably had seen me coming 5 minutes ago. There were many many visits and they were always worthwhile. We discussed many important things, me listening and him talking; he sometimes asked questions. I think he was often testing me, to see if I was paying attention.

It might have been his teaching background. Mack taught me things, most forgotten but still carried in my subconscious upbringing. There were the days when we stuffed birds or skinned a raccoon. There was also the day when we went out to the pit and I was allowed to fire the rifle. Mack presented me with a 1923 Field and Stream Almanac, that would provide hours of reading about vital subjects from a bygone era.

The rowboat in his shed above the beach was very special.

On many occasions I had sneaked a peak and I had heard the stories of Mack, Captain Nordin, Ronald Stewart and others who rowed out in the darkness of early dawn to catch Tyee in the pool over on the Royston shore. Maybe it was in my early 20’s that I worked up the nerve to ask about the boat; it seems to me that Mack was in his nineties at the time. I just

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sort of dropped it into the conversation…something like; “If you every think of selling the boat, I would sure appreciate the chance to buy it.” Mack just continued on, not even appearing to have heard that I had asked a question. About an hour later, out of the blue, he said; “You know I don’t think that I will be using the rowboat anymore.” This was my opportunity; and I quickly asked what he would charge for the boat.

He had obviously been thinking about it and simply stated that the cost would be what he had paid when he originally bought it. The amount was unknown and he could not exactly remember when he had made the purchase, but then, we proceeded to the den where he opened a closet and there on the shelves were row upon row of shoe boxes, each with a year written on the end panel. He thought for a minute and pulled down 1932 and to my surprise proceeded to leaf through cancelled cheques. He pulled one out and handed it to me; it was made out to Archie Linton Boatworks in Vancouver, in the amount of One Hundred and Thirty-Six dollars. In my mind of 1990 costs, this seemed to be an unbelieveably low amount and I asked if he was sure about the price. He stated that he was and I remember telling him that I would go to the bank the next day, to get the money.

Mack thought for a minute and then stated that no money would change hands; “You can cut firewood and work off the $136.” Mr Burchell, a foreman for Crown Zellerbach Logging, had cut Mack’s wood for as long as I could remember but apparently he was now too busy. This was a great opportunity…at 7 or 8 dollars an hour, I would have the rowboat paid off in no time. Saturdays would come and I would arrive with the chainsaw and cut firewood. We would work together all day; me at age 20 something and Mack at 90 plus.

After the last load was stacked, Mack would ask about the cost for the day. I would hesitate and he would quickly remind me, that time was money and that my chainsaw and gas were expensive. He would think for a minute, calculating the value and then arrive at the final decision; “ how does 6 dollars for the day sound?” Not daring to question him, I would promptly agree.

Over the next couple of years, I would saw wood on 5 or so Saturdays every year; making sure that there was always at least 2 years supply on hand. Mack passed on in 1982 but I’m sure that somewhere in his files there was a note that I owed at least 5 more days of labour. Yes, Mack taught me many things!

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Young church-goers recreate back-breaking trek Several Comox Valley youth in group that walked almost 40 kilometres Cart wheels rumble, the sun beats down and occasionally metal plates or cups clank and rattle as they fall onto the ground.

Young members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wipe sweat from their brows and fan their faces with wide-brimmed hats as a break is called.

The walkers – dressed in 19th century clothing styles – crowd around water jugs seeking solace from the hot summer sun and the kilometres of road they have traversed.

For four days, a group of Comox Valley youths and 70 other Vancouver Island teenagers re-enacted one of the epic pioneer journeys of North American history.

Youth members of the LDS Church aged 12 to 18 from six Vancouver Island wards (congregations) walked for 39.2 kilometres along logging roads and trails near Port Alberni pulling all their camping gear in two-wheeled handcarts.

“If we don’t do things that are tough, we won’t know what tough is,” Trail Boss Harry Slobodan told the youths at an assembly after the first day of walking. Slobodan is a Nanaimo resident and a leader in the LDS Church’s Nanaimo Stake presidency which includes the congregations on Vancouver Island from Duncan to Port Hardy and Powell River.

The Pioneer Trek is held every four years to commemorate the Latter-day Saints’ exodus from Illinois across the American plains to the Salt Lake Valley in Utah to escape religious persecution and establish a community in the wilderness in the 1850s and 60s. The original handcart pioneers were following the plan of then-church President Brigham Young who had decided to switch from travelling in wagon trains and have the LDS migrants walk across the plains with carts pulled by hand because it was quicker and less costly.

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JESUS CHRIST OF Latter-day Saints youth members ford a river just like their ancestors did. was made by thousands adult “Ma’s and Pa’s” of church members in (married couples who searing heat and freez- volunteer to take on ing cold to establish the roles of the groups’ a community in the parents) who push and Utah desert where pull a handcart for 39.2 they could practise kilometres over four their religion free from days along the back harassment. roads of T h e the AlberIf we don’t church has ni Valsince grown do things that ley. Along from its are tough, we the way Utah base they cross to estab- won’t know what c r e e k s , lish itself tough is. c l i m b worldwide, Harry Slobodan h i l l s , including on endure Vancouver heat and Island and the rest of dust and even cross a British Columbia. The raised train bed that, quadrennial youth Pio- coming on the last day neer Trek was started of the trek, must have as a way to help the felt like climbing a youth experience the mountain. outdoors, facing physi“We want you to cal and mental chal- learn how strong you lenges along the way, are,” Nanaimo Stake Slobodan said.

President Collin Van “We hope that they Horne told the youths. can gain confidence, “We want you to undermake new friends, and stand what you’re learn to work together capable of…and that’s as a group,” he said. anything!”

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Here they stayed for two nights, spending the next day participating in traditional competitions like sack races, stilt walking, caber tossing, hay bale stacking.

A special part of the in-camp day involved a Pony Express delivery on horseback of letters to the youths from their real families.

They then spent some time reading the letters, writing in

journals and reflecting quietly.

The evening was spent at a hoedown involving traditional 19th century style dances and singing.

On the fourth day, the handcarts were packed up again and the families set off down the Log Train Trail for the last 12 km of the trek to the Mclean Saw Mill National Historic Site where, exhausted, they climbed aboard the Alberni Pacific steam train for a welldeserved ride back into Port Alberni and their awaiting families.

The trek sends the message to the youths that they are able to accomplish great things if they set their minds to it. They also learn to work as a team and get along with others. The sacrifice the church’s pioneers made to establish their religion is also brought home to the youths in a tangible way.

“We hope they gain an appreciation of the sacrifice that the Mormon pioneers made as they migrated to the Great Salt Lake Valley,” Slobodan said.

“The Church as a whole cares deeply about the youth. We feel that an experience like Trek will strengthen and educate them

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‘Seeds of inspiration’ created by local students Jennifer Irwin Contributor

Saltwater School, located in Tin Town in Courtenay, provides Waldorf Education for Parent and Child through the elementary grades.

It offers a rich, artbased curriculum that serves to develop the entire child: head, heart and hands.

Saltwater School has been enjoying the opportunity to get to know the neighbours in this eclectic community of Tin Town.

In the spring, glass artist Nancy Morrison and activist Mike Malley approached the teachers at Saltwater School with their Community Connector project. They were interested and excited about the possibility of collaborating on an art project with the students.

I am the class teacher for the oldest group of children, who are turning 10 and 11 years old this year, and I began discussions with Nancy and Mike.

They brought forth the idea of creating hand-painted signs with positive words and phrases to inspire positivity within Tin town. This became the project known as: Affirmation Art Signs: Planting Seeds of Inspiration.

Videographer Chris Carter was brought in to film the project. He began on the first day, when the children met Nancy and Mike. They came to visit my class and initiated a wonderful discussion about creating positive environments.

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SALTWATER SCHOOL STUDENTS paint inspirational messages to share with others. thing to share about what made them feel safe. We all discussed how we wished to be treated and how we wished to live within the world.

The children were so excited by the conversation and by Nancy and Mike’s interest in who they were, and the kind of school they were attending, that they each began pulling out their main lesson books and showing their writing, drawing and painting.

They brought out their recorders to show them their own knitted recorder bags, and they played recorder and sang songs. It was a beautiful morning.

From this discussion, the class was left to come up with their own choices for inspirational words and phrases. We made a large list of these ideas on the blackboard and each child chose their personal favourite for the painted signs.

On a gray morning in the spring, my class met Nancy, Mike and Chris in the front yard and wrote out their words and painted them in bright beautiful colours.

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The neighbourhood was now decorated with signs that read: sing everyday, love the world, be free, love your friends, share your gifts, soar like an eagle, be kind, and today is a gift. My class is eagerly anticipating the screening of this documentary that will be ready in the fall.

Waldorf teachers typically take their class through the grade school, from Grade 1 to 8.

Creating close connections with both student and parents helps to foster an environment of healthy communication, trust and loving authority.

This close relationship allows the teacher to best meet the needs of each individual as well as the class as a whole.

The Waldorf curriculum follows the developmental stages of the child, and now my class is about to enter Grade 4 and 5.

By the time my class journeys through the grades, and becomes the first grade eight class to graduate from Saltwater School, they will have looked out beyond their family and friends, to their

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TRIBAL JOURNEY T-SHIRTS Tami and Simone Compton sold T-shirts Saturday and Sunday during the I-Hos Gallery’s first night market. Shirt sales are raising money to help pay the way to a Tribal Journey to Bella Bella in 2014.

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Customers aid Red Cross Donations accepted at Walmart until Aug. 25 Canadian Red Cross encourages British Columbians to support the annual Walmart fundraising campaign, which is underway.

The cross-country campaign raises funds for Red Cross disaster preparedness and response activities.

This year’s fundraising goal for B.C. and Yukon is $353,000.

The national goal is $3 million of which more than $700,000 are matching funds from Walmart.

“From forest fires or apartment fires to floods and landslides, Red Cross is there in times of need for Canadians whose lives are disrupted by disasters,” said Sharan Dhillon, Red Cross corporate giving manager.

“Generous donations from British Columbians will help ensure that Red Cross

is ready to respond when disaster strikes right here in B.C. communities.”

Walmart customers can support the Red Cross when they shop by making a donation at the checkout counter. Walmart will match these donations up to $2,000 per store.

The campaign will run in Walmart stores until Aug. 25.

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Red Cross has responded to more than 100 disasters over the past year in B.C. and Yukon, providing support to hundreds of people.

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The ElectroRecycle Ambassadors are hitting the road again this year with a mission to encourage more British Columbians to recycle their small household appliances and power tools.

Earlier this month, the Ambassadors were in Courtenay, where they met with the Comox Valley Regional District to discuss recycling initiatives in the area and visit local depots. To date, Courtenay has collected over 55,989 kilograms of electrical products.

The ElectroRecycle summer Ambassador program will continue until Aug. 30 and will see six students travel across B.C. to raise awareness and educate communities about ElectroRecycle, the provincewide recycling program for small appliances and other household electrical products.

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There are more than 135 drop-off locations throughout B.C., providing an accessible and convenient recycling option for British Columbians. The location in Courtenay is the Courtenay ReturnIt Depot at 493 Puntledge Rd. ElectroRecycle was launched in October 2011 to meet a recycling mandate from the provincial Ministry of the Environment. It is the first recycling program of its kind in Canada, and the only government-approved

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Like the riders, fundraisers just keep rolling on Fundraising events continue in the Comox Valley as the annual Tour de Rock ride nears: Thursday, Aug. 8 — Burger & Beer Night at the Griffin Pub, Comox.

Saturday, Aug. 10 & Sunday, Aug. 11— Fifth annual Cumberland Motorcycle Round-Up. Show and Shine will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Last year, there were over 800 bikes! There will also be a stunt team performance, a dance Saturday night and a poker run on Sunday.

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Wednesday, Aug. 21 — Simms Park barbecue, Courtenay.

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Thursday, Aug. 29 — On the Fly fundraising barbecue Comox On the Fly Café will be hosting a barbecue complete with live entertainment and prizes from noon until 2 p.m. Proceeds will go to Tour de Rock and the monies raised will be matched by the Comox Valley Airport Commission.

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Some of the finest chefs on the Island will be whipping up fabulous samples for market customers with the product on the field that day.

“It’s always a treat because we never know what the chefs will create,” says manager Vickey Brown. “They have a look around first thing in the morning and then go around and collect product and put their creative minds together and offer up really yummy tastes of the market.”

The event is meant to showcase the seasonal product at the market, which is all grown in the Comox or Strathcona regional districts, by the people who are selling it at the market.

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Lines painted on city streets Expect line-painting crews to be working overnight on Courtenay streets over the next month. From 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays, road markings in need of repair will be repainted. The painting is anticipated to take 30 days.

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For more information, contact the City of Courtenay Operations Division at 250-338-1525 or e-mail publicworks@courtenay.ca.

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OPEN HOUSE DOWNTON ABBEY TEA A large crowd attended a new venture organized by the Kiwanis Club of Courtenay and the Anderton Therapeutic Gardens Society. The ladies donned their finest dresses and their glamorous hats and showed off their precious jewelry. Proceeds will go the the Society.

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Join us for a tour of a new home construction with green building features designed by Nutmeg Homes on Saturday, August 10th at noon. Elemental Energy Advisors Ltd. will be there to demonstrate the air leakage test process. There will also be refreshments and prizes.

Mount Washington’s popular Alpine Wine Festival returns Aug. 9 and is quickly followed by a Wine Pairing Dinner on Aug. 10.

This year’s festival features one of the most diverse selections of wine in recent memory.

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The event will provide guests with an opportunity to sample new varietals, ciders, meads and fruit wines, all in a spectacular setting at the Raven Lodge overlooking the peaks of Strathcona Provincial Park.

All of the sampling will take place from 6 to 9 p.m.

Proceeds from the Alpine Wine Festival will benefit the Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society.

VIMSS will also host a silent auction throughout the evening. To purchase tickets, visit mountwashington.ca. You can also call 250-338-1386.

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Non-migratory birds saving their winter food life species, some take advantage of the cooler elevation in the summer months escaping the hot urban areas,

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Grey jays highly intelligent Continued from A19 the extreme weather migratory birds are conditions. Appeargathering and storing ing silently out of the their winter food sup- forest they hop from branch to branch before plies.

Fearless, adventure- announcing their pressome, inquisitive and ence with loud raucous sometimes too friendly chattering.

O n the grey jay or my last “whiskeyjack” is one of the The food is v i s i t a few most common weeks all-year resi- wrapped in saliago I dents that can va before being s a w withstand the stored in their several harsh winter winter ‘larder.’ family weather. groups At the start Feeding these of the trails to birds people food w h o h a d the meadows with no nutrimade and the upper their hiking trails tional value can t r e k there is an result in starvaw i t h i n f o r m a t i o n tion before the these hut that also birds in has a board winter is out.

Sandy Fairfield m i n d to alert users having of up-to-date brought wildlife sightings. It also reminds along special food for visitors not to feed them.

Grey jays have been wildlife.

Grey jays are part of a constant companion the “corvid” family that of skiers and hikers includes stellar jays, and old homesteadcrows and ravens; all ers who were known of these birds are high- to befriend these birds. ly intelligent and will However, with everremember where they increasing visitors to find an easy source of these areas the jays are become more of a food.

Found predominate- nuisance due to wellly in coniferous forests meaning people wantgrey jays prefer balsam and fir trees. Similar in size to a robin, grey jays are designed to manoeuvre through the forest with great agility.

Their short, rounded wings and elongated tails allow them to make abrupt changes in direction; strong feet and legs provide clinging power enabling them to hang upside down on tree trunks.

As their name suggests their plumage is predominantly shades of grey, with light bodies, dark heads, pearl grey throats, cheeks and breasts. Their black beaks are surrounded by grey whiskers; lustrous brown eyes are highlighted in dark grey and unlike the stellar jay they do not have the crested head feathers.

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They are becoming aggressive, begging for food and stealing anything that is set down on the ground. I counted a group of 10 jays that were relentless in their begging.

Natural food for these birds includes insects, berries, nuts and seeds and any carrion they may find, they cannot survive on crackers, cookies or bread. Jays have extra large mouths and are able to hold several mouthfuls of food which they take back to the trees or crevices in the rocks.

The food is wrapped in saliva before being stored in their winter “larder.” Feeding these birds people food with no nutritional value can result in starvation before the winter is out.

Although it is against the wildlife act to feed wildlife this is not commonly known, so if you do feed a bird make sure that it is something they would naturally eat, not food that is going to be detrimental to their health.

It is also a good thing to remember that birds do carry diseases that can pass to humans and I see so many people sharing their sandwiches with the birds without washing their hands!

In the next few week wildlife will be starting to gather and store food and also start to work on increasing their body fat in preparation for the winter, especially the migratory birds.

Please stay away from areas where wildlife is feeding it can make the difference between life or death before they reach their destination. Fall is also a beautiful time to visit the Mount Washington area before the snow falls, please help keep our wildlife “wild.”

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Puzzling… Fun by the Numbers: Here’s how it works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box.

Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.

The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

SOLUTION TO LAST WEEK’S PUZZLES

TAKING OUT THE MIDDLE ACROSS 1 Musical pace 6 — -you note 11 Looker’s leg 14 LaBelle with a Grammy 19 Oak seed 20 Perfume queen Lauder 21 Pal, to Gigi 22 One of the Three Musketeers 23 LOUIS 26 Painter Dufy 27 Co. heads 28 Zero in (on) 29 What a white flag signifies 30 Speed 35 LLOYD 37 Make — out of (toughen up) 38 Jogger’s gait 39 Pre- — (bump, so to speak) 40 Candle blowers’ secrets 41 CAROL 44 Caesar of old comedy 45 Severe 46 Hides from view 51 Swan’s kin 56 Copy a bunny 57 “Nuts” director Martin 61 CHRISTIAN 63 Pep rally cry 65 Tarot card reader, e.g.

66 Singer Donny 67 Folk knowledge 70 JESSICA 73 In the matter of 74 Assembly with all members present 76 Language of Bangkok 77 Pastor’s talk 79 WASHINGTON 82 Wren’s home 83 “Mike & Molly” airer 86 Adams of photography 87 Small carpet 89 “Ulysses” star Milo 91 Cumulative pay abbr.

93 JEAN 97 Cuba’s Fidel 101 Some jeans, familiarly 105 “No, mein Herr” 106 Peruvian of long ago

107 CONAN 109 Tropical grassy plains 111 Kettle output 112 Brand of fat replacer 113 University in North Carolina 114 1836 siege setting 115 CARLOS 122 Justice Ruth — Ginsburg 123 Highway with a no.

124 Leek relative 125 With 59-Down, crude oil, in slang 126 Deep pit 127 Sun — -sen 128 “— Hope” (old ABC soap) 129 Build, as a building DOWN 1 Paving gunk 2 Prefix with car or warrior 3 Unruly throng 4 District police station 5 How right turns are often allowed 6 Mosaic tile 7 DDE’s forerunner 8 Lunched, e.g.

9 It’s east of Calif.

10 Painter Georgia O’— 11 It’s removed for a fill-up 12 Total number 13 Capital of Belarus 14 Pheasants’ cousins 15 1980s video game consoles 16 Despite the fact that 17 “Clever comeback!”

18 Florida keys, e.g.

24 The Lone Ranger’s companion 25 Par for the course 30 Hindu prince 31 Mobil rival 32 Settle the tab 33 Boozing sort 34 Fr. ladies with haloes 36 Early 20th-cen. conflict 42 Architect Saarinen 43 “Stop talking!”

44 IRS ID 47 More like a hoarse voice 48 High on the draft list 49 Online folks 50 Grow dim 52 Financial tipster Suze

53 Bears, in Buenos Aires 54 Faxed, say 55 Prefix with spore 58 Response to “Who’s there?”

59 See 125-Across 60 Dentists scrape it off 62 Houses for students 63 Music style 64 Skier Phil 67 Women’s links org.

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Aircraft structures instructor Ruedi Pletscher and student Dylan Wheaton test a balance boom, used industry wide to rebalance Cessna flight controls after repairs or maintenance. Watch the program video: www.nic.bc.ca/trades

For the loVe oF airplanes Aircraft structures students graduate with skills to work across Canada Dylan Wheaton is young to be launching a second career but if you ask him, he’s just getting started.

At 25, the former auto body technician picked up his bags and moved from his home in Yellowknife to Campbell River to retrain for a career as an aircraft structures technician.

“I was working in an auto body shop for seven years, I didn’t know if I wanted to keep at it,” Wheaton said. “I found NIC’s program online and I thought, I could do that.”

Interested in airplanes and ready for change, Dylan signed up for the program and rented an apartment for 10 months. He has no regrets.

“It’s a slower pace than working on automobiles but to me, it’s more interesting. There’s a lot to learn.”

NIC offers Vancouver Island’s only Aircraft Structures Technician program.

labour market survey of industry employers predicted a 10 to 23 per cent job shortage by 2014.

Students gain industry skills with onemonth work experience positions and receive Transport Canada recognition toward their Aircraft Maintenance Engineer-Structures licence.

This year, Wheaton was instrumental in building Cessna balance booms.

The highly sought after tool is recommended to rebalance Cessna flight controls after repairs or maintenance but NIC’s students are its only manufacturers. Dylan made two of them.

Those interested in joining the Canadian Forces can also earn advanced standing as aircraft structures technicians.

Dylan graduated in June with work waiting.

I applied for two jobs and got two offers.”

Dylan Wheaton

“I applied for two jobs and got two offers,” he said. “I chose Summit Air, which services diamond mine exploration companies at home.”

Jobs are in high demand. A 2011 BC

“There’s just something about building from scratch, I really like,” said Dylan.

“Plus, I’ll be able to take one with me for use in the industry.”

He appreciates instructor Ruedi Pletscher’s skill and ability to introduce students to local employers—from Sealand Aviation in Campbell River to Coulson Aviation’s Mars Water Bomber in Port Alberni.

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“I definitely recommend it. It’s a good program and the jobs are out there.”

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It’s all part of NIC’s partnership with one of Canada’s top research universities ensuring every North Island student has better access to UVic. “I like it because it’s based on my grades at college,” said university studies student, Andrew Green. “I can disregard some of my grades that

year. This 12-hour course will help you learn study skills, get organized, and more.

weren’t that great.”

At NIC, students are likely to have more interaction with instructors and learn in smaller class sizes, while still getting credit for up to two years of university.

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EVERY TIME

MAYOR

PAUL

Ives comes up with a green idea our green bored councillors follow suit and implement the same green plan.

Whether it is bicycle lanes, or recycled kitchen waste Comox jumps on the new band wagon and reaches into the taxpayers’ pockets. Council approved a motion for organic waste pickup to begin in June 2013 to be mingled with yard waste so no bin cost to Comox but as for the taxpayer we are required to have a bin with a lid if we mingle yard waste and kitchen waste. If we already pay for yard waste pickup why are we taxed again for kitchen waste in the same bin? This little project will last about a year, council says. So June, July, August and even a hot Sept we have kitchen waste waiting to be picked up once a week. Oh we are supposed to put the refuse in our freezer until garbage day or in a bin outside so the smell won’t get to us. This is working so well in Van. They are overrun with vermin, birds, maggots and smell. Sorry not everyone is disposing properly, but then again that’s humans for you. There are a lot of elderly people in Comox, hence a bedroom community, in which we have our own gardens and compost bins. Not much to pick up here. Council should tone down its desire to leave a legacy of greatness from the pockets of the taxpayer. I trust we won’t be getting any rainbow crosswalks in the near future. The green painted bike lanes are enough. If council is bored with not doing anything you can always play golf on the town’s golf course, which gets a tax exemption.

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ever replied to any article in a newspaper but when I read a statement from a person who has a political agenda and his statements are totally wrong I wonder, what is the calibre of their morals. In response to Erik Eriksson’s statement that Fitzgerald has “neither cyclists to be protected nor traffic to protect them from” I wonder if he only drives around town between the hours of 1 and 3 am. I live in the 1900 hundred block of Fitzgerald and we do have some special events like the “fitz 500.” This is a traffic event that is held 6 days a week starting around 7am and kinda trickles off around 7 pm but then there is the individual high speed training runs throughout the evenings. The fitz 500 is a complete high speed heavy traffic event, including daredevil real cyclists wearing helmets and bright green clothing, other cyclists going the wrong way or weaving in and out of traffic plus a full compliment of skateboarders. The semi-truck division is getting to be very popular along with other commercial traffic. A new game now that we have a controlled crosswalk at 19th, is let’s see how fast we can go through it and that’s not the traffic but the poor person trying to us it.

You kinda get an unwelcome feeling when you slow down to turn into your

driveway and you get either the horn or the finger just because your driveway is not long enough to stop on at their speed. Another rule is that you must have a vehicle that can travel at the unposted speed of 60 to 100 or it’s the horn or finger at the posted 50. Traffic on Fitzgerald is extremely heavy and for a residential street it is unwelcome the way it is. And on another issue there is no money for sidewalks on the south end of Fitzgerald, and has been that way for a long time BUT we can spend money to see if we need a wooden bridge. Let’s just have the people that walk in that area run the fitz 500 and it will give them good character for their bravery. So before you comment about where other people live be sure your facts are correct. I have a suggestion from Herbert Spencer, “There is a principal which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance, that principal is contempt prior to investigation. Thank you.

ALREADY TWENTY YEARS AGO in Germany, you could leave all

your packaging materials in the shop where you bought your merchandise.

I do believe that stores have some responsibility to take back the packaging that protects the goods they sell.

Whether or not the consumer has to pay a levy, the issue is that the focus needs to shift towards viewing recyclable materials as a commodity and to see this as a great forward thinking opportunity to create new and sustainable jobs. Starting at the government level, down to the manufacturers and consumers we need to brainstorm how to truly utilize all those potentially valuable materials by increasing our efficiency, using already existing infrastructure and transportation grids and related logistics, to bring recyclables to processing locations. Could we not decrease landfill waste and create many more longterm, sustainable jobs by rethinking this issue in a different way? All those

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tractor trailers running on empty after their deliveries could transport some recyclables. Why not have the B.C. government give incentives for conversions of existing empty commercial buildings or towards construction of glass-crushing locations in multiple sites throughout B.C.? We need a longterm plan for all recyclables as well as sustainable jobs in this sector, which will never run out of materials and the support of our governments is crucial at every step. With all the bad rap in the media that Canada is getting for dirty tar sands, high carbon emissions, clear cutting, over fishing, floating litter in the ocean etc. , we need to get this right because we clearly have a passion for recycling and reusing, but at the same time we need to know that we are actually contributing to a great cause. Recycling should be made available to every citizen, including people who don’t have cars, apartment tenants, the elderly and people living in remote areas that rely on the delivery of their provisions. Kudos to the people who supplement their income by collecting bottles that would otherwise go to landfills. Everything can be an opportunity if we shift our thinking.

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as possible; perhaps you will take away some handy tips before your next trip.

• Make friends with reality: Be very clear with your travel agent, transportation company (plane, cruise, train, bus) and accommodation provider about your limitations.

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Not all disabilities or challenges are evident, and giving specific details allows for better service.

• Research your destination: Take the time to become familiar with climate and ease-ofaccess places to go and see.

Most cities are investing in agefriendly communities and will often provide information on accessible attractions.

It’s also handy to find out about medical and health facilities at your final destination.

• Medications: Ask how medications are handled at security checkpoints and what documentation you need to bring.

For example, most transportation providers request that you keep all medications in their original containers and some over the counter products from Canadian require prescriptions in other countries, including the United States.

Keep all information about your prescriptions with other documentation close at hand.

Pack an extra supply of medication.

If you use oxygen, airlines have rules about how they handle it and may not allow yours on board.

• Assistive devices: If you use a wheelchair or other mobility aids, let your transportation company know ahead of time to allow for proper preparations.

You may need to transfer to a boarding wheelchair somewhere between check-in and boarding.

You can ask to delay this as long as possible.

Ask how your mobility aid will be secured and stored on board.

If you have a hearing aid, be sure to carry extra batteries, and always carry an extra set of glasses as well as the prescription for replacement.

• Best bit of advice: Give travel and accommodation providers at least 72 hours of advanced notice to ensure you get the help you need.

You may also want a friend or family member to assist you through the terminal.

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Council helps Island youth build richer futures

Coast Capital Savings’ Vancouver Island Young Leaders Community Council has awarded $257,391 in grants to 24 youthfocused community organizations on Vancouver Island.

As well, Coast Capital Savings’ Vancouver Island Young Leaders Community Council is contributing $62,500 to youth-focused organizations across the province.

Youth initiatives that have received or will receive grants up to the end of July 2013 include bullying prevention initiatives.

Funding is also

going to projects aimed at strengthening youth leadership and civic engagement, and workshops that help Coast Salish youth reconnect with their ancestry and communities.

The grants are part of Coast Capital’s larger community investment program.

That overall initiative has been designed to empower youth to support their peers and give back to their communities.

“Our goal is to help build richer futures for youth in our communities,” explains Wendy Lachance, Coast Capital’s director of com-

munity leadership.

“The organizations we’re partnering with align with our four building blocks of community leadership: building knowledge, financial literacy, healthy minds and a sense of belonging.

“We’re thrilled to help these organizations equip local youth with the skills and support they need to succeed. It’s important for us to ensure that our community investment is for youth, by youth,” Lachance continued.

This is the first year that Coast Capital Savings’ three newly established

Young Leaders Community Councils made the granting decisions outlined above. These councils were formed in 2012 in Surrey, Victoria and Vancouver.

The councils are led by community leaders younger than 30 who help Coast Capital make informed granting decisions.

This year the three councils, on behalf of Coast Capital, have invested a total of more than three-quarters of a million dollars into youth organizations in B.C. “When you invest in young people, you’re helping them improve

their own lives, their families and their communities both now and in the future,” says Ivan Watson, chair of the Vancouver Island Young Leaders Community Council.

“That’s the ultimate goal of the Young Leaders Community Councils — to help individuals and communities develop and to succeed.

“As young leaders, we’re putting our collective skills to work to invest in the most results-oriented, tangible initiatives that help build strong and healthy communities and provide opportuni-

The financial challenges of divorce Carla Hindman Contributor

Even in a strong economy, divorce is often difficult and costly; but in a prolonged recession, it can be financially devastating. For example, suppose that: Neither spouse can afford to buy out the other and you’re forced to sell the house at a loss.

One of you has been unemployed for a prolonged period and you’ve run up major debt.

The retirement and investment accounts you’ve accumulated together and now must divide have lost significant value.

Even in an uncontested divorce, recovering from any of these scenarios would be difficult. But if your divorce is acrimonious, additional legal fees could leave you further in the hole.

Here are some important financial issues to consider when you separate: Do-it-yourself divorce kits are widely available, but even couples with few assets who part amicably still need capable representation. That may mean hiring a lawyer who specializes in divorce to at least review your paperwork and make sure you haven’t overlooked anything you might later regret.

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To avoid a conflict of interest, you should each have your own attorney. Ask friends for recommendations, including those who have recently divorced.

You may also want to consult a financial planner for advice on how to fairly divide property whose value has escalated (or plummeted), calculate child support and ensure you’re sufficiently insured, as well as explain potential retirement plan implications.

A good financial planner could save you money in the long run by helping to avoid prolonged court battles

and mapping out a plan for future financial security. If you don’t know one, your financial institution may be able to help, or you can search for a Certified Financial Planning professional on the Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC)’s web site at www.fpsc.ca.

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ties for all.”

Each year, Coast Capital invests seven per cent of its annual pre-tax profits back into the communities it serves, totaling $4.8 million for 2013.

“When they finish our Launch! Youth Business Accelerator they’ll have a business plan for their new venture and be able to

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In August, Coast Capital will begin considering community investment grant applications for the fourth quarter of 2013.

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COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Zena Williams : publisher@comoxvalleyrecord.com Editor: Mark Allan : editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com Business Development: Joanna Ross : sales@comoxvalleyrecord.com Ph: 250-338-5811 / Fax: 250-338-5568 / Classified: 1-855-310-3535 A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Filberg rumours misplaced Rumours are a strange beast.

They almost always begin with some truth, but they often morph into a distorted version of it.

Fact: Bobbie Blue’s contract as Filberg Festival entertainment director is not being renewed.

Fact: Blue did an excellent job of mining her large network of Canadian musicians. This year’s lineup was particularly outstanding.

Fact: The Filberg board of directors was forced to cut expenses after discovering renovations and repairs to buildings at the historic Comox park would cost far more than expected.

Myth: There will be no music at the 2014 Filberg Festival.

Fact: Filberg officials stress there will be music next year.

The board understands music is a vital component of the festival, so we can expect it to continue to be a strong part of the festival’s allure.

Expect another enjoyable Filberg Festival next year.

In the meantime, the board is busy fundraising and planning to ensure the park will remain a Comox Valley treasure open to all.

Raising $20,000 with a sold-out raffle at this year’s festival, combined with $5,000 from the Comox Valley Community Foundation, will lead to a new roof on the mainstage.

With help, of course, from the 19 Wing construction and engineering corps — contributed by Col. Jim Benninger, the wing commander.

Filberg, which receives no government funds (although the Town of Comox contributes landscaping), is in constant fundraising mode to maintain the park and grounds for public enjoyment.

The Summer Series of music concerts helps, but the Filberg Festival is the largest single fundraiser annually.

Even if you don’t appreciate the excellent music, your admission fee is a much-appreciated donation.

Myth: Filberg Park is financially comfortable, and the board needs no more volunteers or funds.

Fact: Filberg Park needs the support of many people to remain open for many people.

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Record Question of the Week This week: Sixty-one per cent of respondents said they are registered as a trans-

plant organ donor. Next week: Are our longer, hotter summers on Vancouver Island evidence to you of global warming? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage.

That the Comox Valley could hold so many weekend events and host so many people is a tribute to the organizational and volunteer spirit here.

Without knowing why Lindsey Nicholls vanished 20 years ago in Royston, there’s nobody to blame for causing her mother two decades of anguish.

Who do Comox Valley cyclists think they are?

Dear editor, How did cyclists in the Comox Valley come to believe they can ride their bikes anywhere and any way they like?

I am seeing more and more cyclists without helmets or lights or reflectors riding on the sidewalk.

Who said you could ride your bike on the sidewalk?

Many riders do not seem to know that when you are riding your bike and you have wheels under you, you are a vehicle and not a pedestrian.

You cannot ride your bike on the sidewalk and you must know the rules of the road.

You know, things like stopping at stop signs, signalling your turns, taking your turn at fourway stops, and so on.

I watched two young cyclists plaster an elderly couple walking down Fifth Street up against a wall.

They were surprised and startled as the youth rode by side by side, taking up the entire sidewalk!

I have seen whole families riding together on the sidewalk.

This is not the way to teach your

children how to ride in town properly. Teach them they are a vehicle when on their bikes.

Teach them the rules of the road.

Help them install lights and reflectors and make sure they wear helmets.

Remember, if you are on wheels you are not a pedestrian and you are not welcome on pedestrian infrastructure like sidewalks and pedestrian crosswalks.

You cannot be a vehicle one second and suddenly turn into a pedestrian the next without getting off your bike!

I find it hard to believe grown up people would ride after dark without lights or even a reflector.

I absolutely hate driving down the road after dark and suddenly there, right beside me, is a cyclist that I simply could not see until I was on top of them.

Scary for me; dangerous for you.

Anyone who owns and rides a bike should have lights and reflectors on.

Good riders have appropriate and reflective clothing, lights, reflectors and flashing lights

fore and aft. Parents, how can you let your kids ride into dusk and even into the dark without lights?

How can you let your kids ride without a helmet?

Anyone who rides without a helmet is just plain dumb!

If you read the signs as to how to cross the Fifth Street Bridge (the sign says ride across the bridge in traffic or dismount and use the sidewalk) this rule goes for everywhere! Ride with traffic or dismount and become a pedestrian.

Know the rules of the road.

Just stop into the BC Access Centre at Cliffe and 26th and get yourself a driving guide. Learn the rules of the road and ride your bike safely.

For you younger folks this will make getting that precious driver’s licence way easier because you will know the rules way before your friends who do not cycle.

For you older folks, be a good example.

Parents, teach your kids the rules of the road, and make sure they have a helmet and lights.

Jack Minard, Courtenay

Music crucial to Filberg Festival Dear editor, This year’s Filberg Festival broke attendance record’s and its success was largely due to the support of the volunteers, sponsors, suppliers, artisans, musicians, suppliers, community and staff.

The board of the Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park Association (FHLPA) and the festival producers are very much aware of the integral role that the

music plays in the success of the Filberg Festival. It is not their intention to change the direction of the festival in any way.

The funds raised from this year’s raffle are being invested in a renovation of the main stage, so that the music will live on during the Filberg Festival as well as other events in the park such as the Summer Concert series.

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Mo MacKendrick, Comox Valley Editor’s note: Mo MacKendrick is president of the Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park Association.

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Compassionate Communities Project The Compassionate Communities Project is made possible through funding form the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia and with the support of the Community Justice Centre’s many community partners.

com·pas·sion (kəmˈpa Connection Creates Community 2012 - 2013 • Renewing Hope and Building a Compassionate Community

daya (Hinduism), raḥmana karun Vicki Vanderhorst, minister, Unity Comox(Judaisim), Valley Spiritual Centre rahmah (Islam), ahimsa (Jainism I have experienced communities that live in harmony

and with respect for each other, even in the midst of Regardless of the word used, compassion is at the c vast cultural and religious differences. I started my day religions’ a key in most by hearing moral the callteaching to prayer and fromisthe localvalue mosque, then s phies. refersthe toHindu “the sympathetic awareness the s the bellsIt from temple across the street,ofand ers a wish that from suffering.” laterand in the day to therelieve bells rang the neighbourhood Christian church. This wasCentre in oneand of it’s thousands of The Community Justice partner grou communities around thetoworld thatand liveencourage in peace, the in u work on a new project enhance closeexpression proximity, and in relationship each other. and of compassion in with the Comox Valley.

THIS HOUSE OWNED at one time by Mack Laing will be preserved if some people in the Comox Valley get their way.

‘Political will’ reflects will of the public Dear editor, There is a common misperception in Erin Haluschak’s otherwise fine article: Political will not be there to preserve Laing house (Record, A2, Aug. 1).

When Comox Valley Nature and Project Watershed first became aware of the impending demolition of Mack Laing’s original 1921 home, Baybrook, it was also immediately evident that Town of Comox council was unfortunately unaware of the historical importance, and heritage value, of the house.

When it was informed, council proved understanding and quite supportive, and acted appropriately.

This illustrates something extremely important, which

is increasingly misunderstood by the voting and taxpaying public.

Politicians are not elected because they are all-knowing, but because they generously take the time out of their lives to represent us and our community’s best interests.

Similarly, the role of environmental NGOs (nongovernmental organizations) should not, in the first instance, be adversarial.

An NGO’s primary role is to bring sound information to public debate, and serve the community’s best interests. Politicians need relevant information and support — from the public — to make sound, and frequently difficult decisions, and to provide direction to

staff.

Democracy is an ongoing public process, not a onetime vote handing over of power to legislators.

Volunteer NGOs provide an important voice for the public will. The “political will” is only a reflection of the public will.

Volunteer NGOs, such as CVN and PW, are a means to civic engagement. The work we are doing now to preserve the Mack Laing heritage is professional non-profit work: “pro bono” (for the public good.)

“Political will” does not originate in city halls. It resides primarily in all forms of civic engagement and the support that the community gives to NGO’s to help guide

our representatives.

Volunteer work is therefore the foundation of “political will.”

Given the level of public support, which has drawn together a team of professionals and residents for the preservation of Baybrook, the “political will” is alive and well in Comox.

Whatever decision is made in October, it will reflect the civic engagement of the public — and therefore the public is encouraged to support CVN and PW in this process.

Loys Maingon, Comox Valley Editor’s note: Loys Maingon is president of Comox Valley Nature and co-chair for the Preservation of Baybrook.

Alarmist letter wrong about banking law Dear editor, Recently, Clff Boldt sent an alarmist letter to the papers warning that, under legislation enacted in Ottawa, Canada could become another Cyprus.

Readers might remember that the government of Cyprus proposed to meet its international debt obligations by confiscating a percentage of all bank accounts.

This plan had to be shelved under enormous public reaction.

Now Mr. Boldt is claiming that Harper has enacted changes to the Bank Act that could see the same

thing happen here.

The changes enacted allow the chartered banks to convert bonds they have sold into share equity to maintain solvency in emergency situations.

‘Thuggish petro state’ on the way?

Dear editor, At this moment, this highly cultured, sophisticated, wonderful nation (of Canada) seems to be descending into a thuggish petro-state which appears to be governed by the tar patch, and its politics seem to suffer from the oil curse, as so many countries suffer from when they have found big reserves of fossil fuels.

And wildlife has suffered greatly as a result, natural

resources of all kinds are suffering greatly, and so are those who love nature.

It’s almost as if Canada is ripping up its most precious natural assets in exchange for assets which won’t last long and which can only cause harm.

Mr. Jangula, that the “thugs” appear in the form of pretty women who sip organic drinks and drive a Prius makes me very sad.

Please think a little harder about who you believe, Mr. Jangula.

You used to be a police officer and I assume in that role you needed to look at evidence. Perhaps it is time to look at the evidence again.

You are in a position of power and therefore you have a responsibility to listen to more than the special interests of the oil barons.

Shirley Wade-Linton, Courtenay

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It has nothing to do with deposits in either chequing accounts or savings accounts. Such deposits under Canadian banking practices must be listed as liabilities on the banks’ books and cannot be treated as bank assets.

Furthermore, deposits are covered by federally backed deposit insurance up to a certain amount and if Mr. Boldt were correct that the legislation allowed the government to confiscate your deposits what would it gain?

It would have to return such monies under the insurance coverage.

Delbert Doll, Courtenay

day have you interacted with someone in service to you, and not even looked at them? Take a moment and say hi to the person standing next to you at the crosswalk.

Let someone into your lane with a smile. All of these are simple ways to create and strengthen our connections with each other.

Compassionate community does not require us to be best friends with our neighbour or even to like them. It means we simply acknowledge they exist. Do you wave to your neighbour as they drive out of their driveway?

There is less crime in neighbourhoods where people have connected in some way with their neighbours.

An atmosphere of disinterest leads to an environment where people can easily act without a thought about how it might affect others. The fabric of our society is torn when people have little or no relationship with each other. Ignoring and showing disregard for each other, we are cultivating an environment that erodes security and harmony within our communities.

Unity Comox Valley is hosting two compassionate, community-building events in September. The first is the Interfaith Celebration of Peace, a time dedicated to deepening our understanding of how we can each be a presence for peace in our community and in the world, despite what may look like differences in our culture, religion and backgrounds. It will be held at the Little Red Church on Comox Avenue at 7PM on Wednesday, September 11th. Later, on September 27th & 28th you can participate in the Compassionate Listening workshop. We know that being fully present and listening to one another is one of the most precious gifts we can offer to each other and to our community at large. (Workshop information at unitycomoxvalley.com) We appreciate the support of our partner, the Comox Valley Record, for the space to publish this column.

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work Karen Armstrong’s “Charter of Compassion” This of harmonious and thriving existence happens hopes to support the Comox Valley in becoming a mo continuously throughout the day.

It happens at the fruit stand, while waiting to cross with a busy street, in the lineup ate Community.

Working a faith and multi-cultu for well a blessing the temple.

Simple community, conversation this andpr as as the at business and service face to facethe contact connection, understanding, spreading wordcreates about compassion and its positive and respect. It helps us to understand how each munity life. We will be joining the emerging movem person contributes to the harmony and strength of the compassion a community value that informs our de community. Itashelps us to understand that what each haviours.

Similar projects at workaround in Parksville, person does and says affectsare everyone them. Q Nanaimo, Powell River, and in communities across th Creating a compassionate community may seem like an Already, our partner groups have begun to explore unachievable aspiration; however it is possible when we this idea: Comox Valley Unity included the Charter o begin to act in very simple ways right now. their World Day of Prayer in September, Sherab Cham It happens when we look held eacha other in the eye and l (Tibetan Bön Buddhists) teaching in October, acknowledge them as a person who shares your YongDong on Cultivating Compassion with Meditati community. When you are in the line-up at the grocery United Church held a book study of Karen Armstrong store, look the cashier in the eyes and ask, with genuine Compassionate interest, how theirLife”. day is going. They are required to ask Over comingbut year, our media partn you thatthe question, youThe will Record, be surprised how their monthly of the theapr eyes lightupdate up when youproject’s ask them.work How done manyand times

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B.C. aboriginal revenue-sharing proving fragile VICTORIA — The ceremonies have become common at the B.C. legislature.

Government officials and aboriginal leaders gather to celebrate resource-sharing agreements that allow economic development in areas that need employment but are hampered by a century

of uncertainty and dispute over treaties, or lack thereof.

This approach emerged a decade ago with forest agreements.

The B.C. Liberal government bought back timber-cutting licences from big forest firms and made them available for communi-

Wave two flags, make Putin crazy Dear editor, No way! It hurts only those who don’t go.

When the athletes come in for the opening ceremony, and just as they march past the review stands where Putin and his officials are sitting proud as punch, each athlete whips out a small stick with two VLADIMIR PUTIN flags on it.

The top one is the air. But the YouTube LGBT rainbow flag video would go viral and just below it, the within an hour.

Russian flag. And they And these flags wave them like crazy. would be seen everyWhat’s Putin going where at Olympic to do? And this is all village. I can just see live and in colour for the rainbow flag on the world to see, espethe hockey helmets, cially the Russians. and on running shoes, I can just see some shorts, water bottles. networks scrambling Cliff Boldt, to get a commercial on Courtenay

ty forests and aboriginal communities who claimed the areas as their traditional territories.

Recently, the approach was extended to mining revenues and water licence fees paid by private power developers.

These are substantial steps forward for the only province in Canada in treaty limbo.

A 2010 sharing deal worth more than $30 million in royalties for the Mount Milligan copper-gold mine north of Prince George helped the McLeod Lake Indian Band recover from the pine beetle and forestry slump that devastated its business base.

After many years of struggle, Mount Milligan expects to go into production this year. Another agreement with Kamloopsarea communities shared revenues from an expanded Afton mine.

Perhaps the most ambitious agreement was concluded in March of this year when the government signed a deal with the Tahltan Nation for mining and hydroelectric development in remote northwestern B.C. The deal clears the way for a major exten-

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Fletcher sion of the BC Hydro grid to power the Tahltan village of Iskut and also the Red Chris metal mine, opening up the region to other mining and hydro potential as well.

To get that deal, the province put up $20 million last year to buy back Shell Canada’s coalbed gas leases in the Klappan region, headwaters of the Nass, Skeena and Stikine rivers. Those leases had become a target of international protest.

Even after these expensive concessions, it would be an error to conclude that all is well between the Tahltan and the Province.

Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson questioned Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad on this point during the recent legislature session.

The Tahltan Central Council was pleased about shared decisionmaking on resource projects, until they found out that B.C. had handed the environmental assessment of a new open-pit coal mine

Beatthe Heat, BeatPayment! the

over to the federal gov- oil and gas pipeline pipelines through its ernment. The proposed proposals. Donaldson territory, to feed the mine is in the Klap- highlighted another government’s liquepan, known around the problem. fied natural gas plans. world as the Sacred Last year the gov- Again, the joint landernment signed a rec- use plan has no proviHeadwaters.

Rustad said shared onciliation agreement sion for pipelines.

The Gitanyow decision-making deals with the Gitanyow such as the Tahltan First Nation near Ter- hereditary chiefs wrote agreement do not cover race, one of many com- to the B.C. government in July, activities threatening of the B.C. to go to court EnvironThe B.C. Liberal government mental over the pipeline proposal Assessment bought back timber-cutting licences and questionO f f i c e . from big forest firms and made ing the value W h e t h e r them available for community forof their hardthe review ests and aboriginal communities won recof that onciliation coal mine who claimed the areas as their traagreement. is federal, ditional territories.

Resource provincial Tom Fletcher revenue sharor combined, it ing agreements and requires extensive consultation munities struggling to shared land-use plans get through the B.C. are well-intentioned with affected parties.

That’s great, but all treaty negotiation pro- and represent real progress. But these that goodwill could cess.

That agreement situations show how evaporate quickly if a coal mine ends up get- included a joint land- fragile they are. ting a permit despite use plan. Then the Tom Fletcher is legisEnvironmental Assess- lative reporter and colTahltan objections.

Rustad’s Nechako ment Office asked umnist for Black Press Lakes constituency is the Gitanyow for its and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca. also a focal point for input on proposed gas

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Why do some artists choose to use oil paint while others focus on pastels or acrylics?

Why do some sculptors prefer to chisel away on stone while others work with molten metal?

This weekend Saturday and Sunday, you will have an opportunity to find out why by visiting the event at Marina Park in Comox.

Known for its focus on highlighting the importance of original works, the show this year features the creations of over 50 painters and sculptors who all reside on Vancouver Island, the outer islands or Powell River.

Working out of individual booths, each artist is responsible for their own setup that, in fact, will become a mini-gallery. And with over 50 artists participating, art patrons will be able to see an incredible mix of styles and genres of art.

While not its only purpose, the show is designed to help people understand the creative process; how and why an artist chooses a subject or style; what materials are used and what motivates them to produce a work of art that captures a spe-

be on hand to answer questions and provide insight on why they chose a specific subject or medium.

All art, whether a painting that is hung on a wall or a sculpture that sits in a place of honour, enhances the world that surrounds us. It can help us contemplate the beauty of nature, a colour or a design that is pleasing to the eye. It can fill our lives with joy, help inspire, motivate.

Whatever it is though that generates some kind of response, the Originals Only Fine Art Show is the one place art patrons will be sure to find it.

Admission to the show is free and there are food and refreshment vendors on site for visitor’s enjoyment. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

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Childhood isolation led to active imagination Paintings at Pearl Ellis Gallery from Aug. 13 to 25

the Surrey International Writing Contest.

“That confirmed my belief that old people can still think young,” she says. “That gave me a big lift.”

Paula Wild Dickson writes the first draft of her Record Arts books in longhand as it A new book and “helps her think.” She nearly a painting a taught herself to type week are impressive and transcribed the accomplishments for first two, poetry col12 months of work. lections titled Voice of Especially when you’re the Salmon River and Scraps from My Basalmost 95.

But, although age ket, on an old Reminghas slowed her physi- ton typewriter.

For her more recent cally, Ruth Dickson’s creative spirit is still works, The Lighthouse Kids, a fictional story strong.

Dickson will exhibit about two children paintings at the Pearl growing up on a lightEllis Gallery from Aug. house, and Pebbles 13 to 25. And launch in the Stream: River Strangers to the Land Rocks and Among the with a reception and Blue Mountains, part reading at the gallery of her trilogy, Dickson on Aug. 15 from 6 to joined the technologi8 p.m. cal age.

Strangers to the “Computers make it Land is Dickson’s sixth very easy to move text book and a around and prequel to change her autobithings,” I wanted a ographical she admits, good education trilogy. “but I hate “When I like my mother it when turned 90 I had but the I have to decided I’d Depression meant learn a lived long new wordenough to that didn’t happrocessing have some- pen. So after I program!” thing to married I decidHer newsay about est book, my past,” ed to learn some- S t r a n g thing new every she says. ers to the T h a t ’ s year.

Land, tells when she story Ruth Dickson the took her of Dickwalker and a manu- son’s early childhood script to a week-long on Scottish lighthouses workshop at the Victo- and her family’s move ria School of Writing. to the Canadian Prai“I was the oldest stu- ries in the late 1920s. dent they’d ever had,” Dickson grew up in she recalls. “But they the days before parthought my work was ents knew where their funny and interesting children were every and were excited about minute of the day. Her it.” book portrays a feisty Then a story Dickson little girl who explored wrote for young adults islands and scrambled made the short list in over lighthouse rocks

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STILL GOING STRONG nearing her 95th birthday, Ruth Dickson has added painting to writing in her skillset. just like her pet goat, yet was also responsible for looking after her two younger siblings.

She experienced the same freedom in Canada but also the sting of being “different” and the challenges new immigrants encounter while adapting and fitting into their new surroundings. The book ends when Dickson marries and the next book in the trilogy begins. Strangers to the Land, featuring two of Dickson’s paintings on the cover, is available at the Pearl Ellis Gallery, Blue Heron Books and Laughing Oyster Bookstore.

“We often lived in isolated areas,” Dickson says. “That gave me a love of the outdoors and remote places and also a rich fantasy life.

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While living in Sayward, Dickson played around with her young children’s paints and pastels. Later, when the family moved to Cowichan, she took her portfolio to the University of Victoria and was accepted into the second year of the art program and eventually taught oil painting, silkscreen and batik at Malaspina College (now Vancouver Island University).

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Dickson’s normal routine is to paint one week and write the next. One wall of her spare bedroom contains a table and painting supplies while the other is set up for her literary endeavours.

The environment plays a lively role in her written work and is also her favourite subject to paint, especially with watercolours.

But she’s also adept at nudes and still-lifes.

In fact, her paintings are so diverse many people think they are the work of several painters.

Since she moved to Comox 11 years ago, Dickson has participated in every Brushworks painting group and Pearl Ellis Gallery members’ show. The Pearl Ellis Gallery is located at 1729 Comox Ave. across from the Comox Centre Mall and is open Tuesday

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CVAG artists looking at vehicles Three new art exhibits — Re: Moved, Vintage Tin and Windows — open at Comox Valley Art Gallery this Friday evening.

Automobiles as subject matter are consistent in all three exhibits; as characters, as subjects of portraits, points of discussion for contemplative topics or as materials in sculptures.

Everyone is invited to the opening reception Aug. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. to meet the artists, see the shows and hear a brief art talk at 7:30 p.m. All three exhibits run from Aug. 10 until Sept. 21.

••• In the main space, the Contemporary Gallery, in a show titled Re: Moved, where the paintings of Victoriabased artist Mark Laver and metal/glass sculpture of Kaslobased artist Brent Bukowski are brought together.

They examine the visceral beauty of detritus, the artistic tradition of utilizing found objects (and photographs), and the emotive and intellectual results of creating objects and images that evoke stillness out of that which once moved.

Laver’s paintings are sourced from the blunt, artless photographs of rural car accidents and mobile home fires posted on the Internet by volunteer fire departments and small town police detachments. Bukowski’s industrial sculpture, inspired by global patterns of diminishing biodiversity will be created from machinery components, including auto and bicycle parts, which he has accumulated and reclaimed from landfills.

Bukowski is a selftaught Canadian artist who works with found objects — primarily metal and glass. His sculptures are executed in a modest studio lost within an imposing arrangement of materials — the majority of which have been reclaimed from a resource based (forestry and mining) regional landfill that serves a community of 1,000 people.

He has exhibited works in solo and group shows in B.C., Alberta and Ontario. His works are in private and public collections around Canada and recent awards include a BC Arts Council Grant (2010, 2005) and

THIS UNTITLED WATERCOLOUR by Ron Morrison portrays the automobile theme that can be seen throughout three new exhibits at the Comox Valley Art Gallery. the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance Major Project Grant (2008, 2005).

Laver holds a BA Double Major History in Art/Philosophy with Distinction from the University of Victoria.

He says of his work: “It is my goal to continue seeking the intuitive, mysterious starting point to each painting, allowing the work to evolve over time as I do.” Laver has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in various galleries in B.C. and Ontario.

His work can be found in the collection of the University of Victoria, Comox Valley Regional District, as well as private and public collections in Canada, the United States, Australia and Europe.

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with liberal deviations, these “characters” are assembled as if to accompany each other in reminisces of adventures past.

Morrison is a selftaught watercolour painter based in the Comox Valley. Morrison has always had a love of old metal.

••• In the George Sawchuk Gallery, Windows is a series of drawings of scenes which artist Trish Smith witnessed from inside of a vehicle while growing up in

In the Community Gallery, Vintage Tin is a show in which the rainy West Coast climate of B.C. is the resting place for the subject matter of the Comox Valley based Ron Morrison’s prolific watercolour paintings.

Rendered in brilliant translucent jewel tones, the colours of decaying classic and antique automobiles mark time, light, metal and glass collecting amongst overgrown field and forest. Painted from photographs

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The intimate relation between the window, seeing and perception is a demarcation of inside and out, private and public.

Smith uses the drawn transparency of glass to bring attention to political relationships during the Apartheid era.

Born and raised in South Africa, Trish Smith immigrated to Canada in 1988 and is now based in the Comox Valley. She has exhibited locally in various group shows since 1993. Smith completed a Fine Arts Diploma at East London College, South Africa, recently completed the Fine Arts diploma program at North Island College B.C. and is currently enrolled at Emily Carr University.

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Denman art studios opening doors Denman Island will be the perfect destination on Aug. 10 and 11 for lovers of the arts.

The 2013 Art Studio Tour will showcase the work of dozens of local artists in 22 unique venues.

Free tour maps for the self-guided adventure will be available at the Denman Arts Centre, conveniently located at the top of the ferry hill at 1016 Northwest Road.

Photography, painting, sculpture, mixedmedia assemblage, hand-made books, pottery, wood-carving, jewelry, woven tapestries and more await visitors Saturday and Sunday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Each studio is as unique as the artists who make their homes on Denman, and winding ones way down picturesque country roads is part of the fun of discovery. The showroom of John Tallerino and Marc Randall has been featured on Denman’s popular Home and Garden Tour as a work

of art in its own right.

Tallerino’s colourful, contemplative shrines line the gallery walls, and are sometimes inset into alcoves reminiscent of an ancient temple.

Randall’s hand-bound books also echo recognition of the sacred as finely crafted objects designed for intimate personal use.

Painter Leslie Dunsmore’s vibrant works will be on display both inside and outside of her cozy hillside island cottage on the other side of the island.

Painting “between the lines of reality,” Dunsmore always depicts a recognizable place on her canvasses, while never revealing a direct representation of an actual landscape.

Her joyful images of trees, earth, mountains and even alpine meadows create more of a sense of place, building a mythic narrative and ‘lay of the land’ that reflects the artist’s own interior landscape.

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Christine O’Neill’s tiny felted animals and adorable dolls are a playful addition to

the wide assortment of fibre arts sure to delight tour-goers over the weekend. A beautiful selection of original quilts, courtesy of the local Quilters Guild will be on display at the Arts Centre, where visitors can also find information about all of the studio artists participating on this year’s outstanding tour.

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COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY open Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. New exhibits open Aug. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. — Re:Moved // Vintage Tin // Windows. FMI: www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com or 250338-6211.

DENMAN ISLAND SUMMER GALLERY presents exhibit by Alan Stoddart, Aug. 9 to 20.

The gallery is open every day from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — 1 to 3:45 on Sundays.

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

JOE’S GARAGE features Comox Valley Uke Jam every second Tuesday. Ukulele instruction at 7 p.m., jam at 8 p.m.

LITTLE RED CHURCH in Comox presents art by Jerry Simice from Aug. 2 to 9, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

MEX PUB has a Rock ‘n Country Jam ‘n Dance hosted by Outlaw Fever on Tuesdays (except the first Tuesday of the month), starting at 9 p.m.

MUIR GALLERY open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: www.comoxvalleyarts.com.

PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox presents the Pearl Ellis Gallery Photo Members’ Lens Award Show and Sale to Aug. 11. Ruth Dickson Show and Sale from Aug. 13 to 25. Reception and reading Aug. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. Open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. at 1729 Comox Ave. FMI: www. pearlellisgallery.com or Facebook.

POTTERS PLACE in downtown Courtenay open Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: 250-3344613 or www.thepottersplace.ca.

RAINBOW YOUTH THEATRE presents the Little Mermaid Aug. 1 to 4 at Mark Isfeld Secondary School. The musical 13 from Aug. 7 to 10 at Isfeld. Tickets at Isfeld from 4 to 5 p.m. each weekday and from Laughing Oyster and Red Carpet Boutique.

WAVERLEY HOTEL jam night with Brodie Dawson and friends every Thursday. Visit www.waverleyhotel.ca.

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ZOCALO CAFÉ AND GALLERY features artwork by Evelyn M until Aug. 4.

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JIM CHRISTY will talk about this book at Courtenay Library, 2 to 3 p.m.

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TRIMENSION at Denman Island Community Hall, 8 p.m. Tickets at Abraxas Books, Denman Island General Store and at door.

Sunday, Aug. 11 ORIGINALS ONLY FINE ART SHOW AND SALE at Marina Park in Comox, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: www.originalsonly.ca.

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BLUES LEGENDS at Simms Millennium Park, 7 p.m. FMI about free series: 250-3385371 or www.courtenay.ca/ simmsconcerts.aspx.

Monday, Aug. 12 MIDNIGHT IN PARIS film screened for free at Courtenay Library, 6 p.m. FMI: 250334-3369 or www.virl.bc.ca.

Saturday, Aug. 17 TINTOWN ARTISTS hold Summer Sale Event at TinTown Plaza in Courtenay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 18 COUNTRY PICKIN’ at Simms Millennium Park, 7 p.m. FMI about free series: 250-3385371 or www.courtenay.ca/ simmsconcerts.aspx.

Saturday, Aug. 24 ASH GRUNWALD at Waverley Hotel.

Sunday, Aug. 25 REUNION at Simms Millennium Park, 7 p.m. FMI about free series: 250-3385371 or www.courtenay.ca/ simmsconcerts.aspx.

JOEY PURPURA presents Neil Diamond tribute at Courtenay Legion, 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Dancing 4:30 to 6. Tickets at Legion.

Sunday, Sept. 1 GREAT PLAINS (Darrel and Saskia) at Simms Millennium Park, 7 p.m. FMI about free series: 250-3385371 or www.courtenay.ca/ simmsconcerts.aspx.

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Blues filling Simms on Sunday You can catch local musicians playing in Courtenay’s Simms Millennium Park all summer long.

This Sunday at 7 p.m., local blues artists play as part of the free concert series hosted by Courtenay Recreation. The popular Blues Legends take the stage in Simms.

This group of wellknown local musicians take a break from their regular bands to get together for this annual blues jam event in

ROCKING THE BLOCK Kim Churchill was one of the main performers Friday in Cumberland at Rock the Block. Deep Sea Gypsies, Emily Spiller and the Boom Booms also performed in a blocked-off section of Dunsmuir Avenue.

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Alan Stoddart is well-known on Denman Island as a really funny multi-talented guy: uber-volunteer, Falstaffian wit, organic gardener, entrepreneur, builder, to name just a few.

But artist? Wait for it: on the evening of Aug. 9 at the Denman Arts Centre, Alan, aka Monsieur Ruffart, makes his formal debut as a painter.

He has dabbled in a number of artistic endeavours since moving to Denman in the summer of 2010 (thereby adding to the island repertoire of storied romances) but one day he picked up a paint brush and that was it.

Once started he couldn’t stop. He says that this is one of the most rewarding things he has ever done, and he is having so much fun.

He describes his style as abstract expressionism: it’s abstract and he is expressing himself.

And he will tell you flat out: Michaelangelo he’s not, but he paints with passion, he really enjoys it, and he wants you to enjoy it, too.

The door opens Friday at 7 p.m. and the show runs until Aug. 20. The gallery is open every day from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — 1 to 3:45 on Sundays. The artist is often in attendance.

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MUSIC KEEPS PLAYING One-time Dwight Yoakam right-hand man Pete Anderson played the Cumberland Hotel on Friday night.

The MusicFest-sponsored series continues with performances by Tim Williams, Dan Hicks and others. For details, visit www.islandmusicfest.com/concerts.

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the park. The years of combined experience shine through as more than eight guitar, bass and harmonica players sing the blues on a summer evening. Coming concerts include Country Pickin on Aug. 18, Reunion on Aug. 25 and Great Plains (Darrell and Saskia) on Sept. 1. The concert schedule is subject to change.

Call the Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre at 250-3385371 or get updates

Forbidden back The Forbidden Jazz Trio returns to Zocalo Café for an evening performance this Friday.

Comprised of Jake Masri on trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals; Mike Eddy on keyboards and Don MacKay on bass, they strive to reach audiences of all ages.

Eddy joins the trio for this special appearance. He is new to the Valley and has had the opportunity to play with many fantastic musicians over the past year, including those in the Lensmen and Jazztet. His music degree in classical piano performance has greatly enhanced his love for jazz.

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Comox Valley competitors distinguished themselves at the 2013 Special Olympics British Columbia Summer Games.

The 30 athletes collected 19 gold, 20 silver and nine bronze medals at the July 11-13 event in Langley.

The Games featured more than 1,100 B.C. and Yukon athletes competing in 11 sports.

In bocce, Sherri Lines (coached by Peggy Cagna) won silver in singles.

In bowling (coached

by Deb McCooey, Donna McColl and Rob Smith), Comox Valley Team #1 with Melissa Knight, Amy Baudais, Clint McColl, Mary Evans and Braydon Bridges won bronze while Comox Valley Team #3 with Mary Wells, Randy Bates, Joe Grubweiser and Penny Savin finished fourth.

Valley swimmers (coached by Nikki Apps and Melissa Furlotte) shone in the pool. Kerri Derringer won two gold and three silver, Julia Tait won gold and silver, Larry McCooey won gold and bronze, Ben Helpard won silver and Angela Lion won one gold and two bronze.

In baseball (coached by

SPECIAL OLYMPICS COMOX Valley coaches and competitors collected an impressive array of medals at the 2013 Special Olympics British Columbia Summer Games in Langley.

PHOTO BY EARLE COUPER Randy James and Ed Hollihan) the team of Collin Wells, Chris Gillis, Chris Roberge, Brad Hogan, Kim Burke, Tim Johnson and Matt Cadwell scooped the silver medal.

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Burns won gold in 50m 17.76 seconds, silver in standing long jump 1.07m and gold in shot put 4.06m.

Terry Daniels was fourth in 100m 16.12 seconds, fourth in 200m 33.58 seconds, fourth in long jump 33.58m, and won silver in shot put 6.45m.

Ken Davidson was fourth in 100m 21.01 seconds, won bronze in standing long jump 0.93m and took fourth in shot put 4.46m.

Ryan Hamilton was fourth in 100m 15.25 seconds, won silver in 200m 30:51 seconds, silver in long jump 3.21m and garnered

For the first time in the history of the Rugby Canada National Championships, B.C. will be entering a second team in the Under-18 men’s division.

And G.P. Vanier’s Braydon Williams is part of that historic team.

During the National Festival at UBC’s Wolfson Fields (Aug. 7-11), the TrueBlue U17 men’s provincial team will be competing in the Tier Two competition with pool round games against Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan.

The selection process for the U17s began with a camp back in June

gold in shot put 4.34m.

Jake Hooper (who is in Sherbrooke, Que. for the Aug. 2-17 Canada Summer Games) won gold in 100m 13.47 seconds, gold in long jump 4.50m, bronze in shot put 9.15m and gold with the Region 6 4x100m relay team.

before head coach Curry Hitchborn assembled the TrueBlue Selects to compete in the U18 B2Gold Provincial Regional Championships. The squad competed against regional U18 teams from across B.C. and went on to place third.

After another weekend camp and a trial run against touring side Durham, Hitchborn named his final roster for the national tournament.

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would have sat this year out but the U17 program allowed Hitchborn and assistant coach Andy Blackburn to scout a number of players outside of the current provincial set up.

The BC U17s (referred to as BC-2 at nationals) opened against Nova Scotia on Aug. 7. They play New Brunswick today and Saskatchewan on Friday. Playoffs go Aug. 10 and placement rounds on Aug. 11.

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Levins in Moscow for IAAF world championships Record Staff

Cam Levins of Black Creek is one of 46 athletes named by Athletics Canada to represent Canada at the 2013 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championship in Athletics.

It will be another performance on the world stage for Levins, who wore the Maple

Leaf at the 2012 London Summer Olympics.

The IAAF championships go Aug. 10-18 in Moscow at Luzhniki Stadium, site of the 1980 Olympic Games.

“The Moscow World Championship is our first major test on the path towards success at Rio 2016,” explains Team Leader and High Performance Director Scott MacDonald. “Our objective is to improve on the medal count and

top-eight finishes we had at the 2012 Olympic Games.

“London saw a new generation of athletes stepping forward. In Moscow we are looking for those young athletes to take it to the next level by advancing through to finals, and to veterans to help lead the way to the podium.”

The 14th edition of the championships will be the largest global

COMOX VALLEY PITCHER Dawson Fox delivers to the dish during the 2013 B.C. PeeWee AA baseball championships, held Aug. 1-4 at Aspen Park. The host ReMax Ocean Pacific squad dropped this game 9-1 to Abbotsford and finished 1-3 overall. Burnaby beat Kelowna 23-2 to win the gold medal while Kelowna defeated Abbotsford 14-2 to win bronze.

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sporti n g event of the yearLevi n s , t h e 2012 LEVINS NCAA 5,000 and 10,000-meter champion while at Southern Utah University, has been training with the Nike-sponsored Oregon Project coached by Alberto Salazar, a three-time New York City Marathon winner.

“Alberto’s Oregon Project seems like a really good fit. I really liked the guys there, and his long-term plan for me is what I want for myself,” Levins told a reporter.

Levins, 24, has personal bests of 13:18.29 for 5,000 metres and 27:27.96 for the 10,000 metres. He was 11th in the 10,000 and 14th in the 5,000 at the 2012 London Olympics.

An avid trainer, Levins notes Salazar favoured a high-mileage approach during his own career. Levins is also eager for the added opportunity to utilize facilities at the Nike campus in Beaverton to improve his overall strength.

“It’s obvious that [Salazar] wants to keep me healthy and sees the longevity of my career years down the road. He wants to make me faster, he wants to make sure my body becomes stronger and more resistant to

injuries.” Salazar told Race Results Weekly that Levins, “met with our runners and all of them voted him onto the team as they felt he would add to the positive chemistry of our team. We all believe Cam has the ability to be soon challenging for medals as several Ore-

Despite only being awarded since 2009, other recipients of the Bowerman include decathlon world record holder Ashton Eaton, London 2012 10,000m silver medalist Galen Rupp, and 2011 1,500m world champion Jennifer Simpson.

gon Project runners have accomplished in recent years.”

Levins is the first and only Canadian to ever win the Bowerman Award, the NCAA’s most prestigious award in athletics handed out annually to the association’s top male and female athletes.

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Happy’s win B title at national ball championships Happy’s Islanders captured the B event championship at the 2013 Canadian National Oldtimers Baseball Championship, held Aug. 1-5 in Edmonton.

The Islanders edged Dufferin-Simcoe Rockers 12-11 Monday morning to claim the title in the 50+ age group. But they made themselves work for it.

“We grabbed an 8-1 lead after two innings, only to fade away and trail 11-8 entering the top of the seventh,” reports Kevin Dobbelsteyn. “We scored four runs to take a lead into the bottom half, then shut them down. What a game!

Tim McDonald was game MVP.” The Komoux Masters Real Baseball Leaguebased Islanders began play Friday morning with a heartbreaking 6-5 loss to Pleasant Valley Lakers

from Alberta. Carrying the lead for most of the game played in the wonderful Telus field in downtown Edmonton, the Islanders made a couple of fielding mistakes that made the dif-

ference in the game.

Later Friday at 3 p.m., Happy’s was up against Provost, Sask. out west of Edmonton at the Stony Plain ball complex. With Provost playing back-to-

back games on a hot day, coming off a victory over a Saskatchewan team, the Islanders played steadily and dominated in a 4-1 victory.

Saturday dawned with

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The Bill Moore Memorial Park basepaths will be buzzing this weekend (Aug. 10-11) during Happy’s Source for Sports Men’s Baseball Tournament.

Happy’s Reds of the Comox Valley Men’s Baseball League are hosting their inaugural tourney, which features six teams and a beer garden on Sat-

urday.

The Reds are in Division A along with league rivals Investors Group Dodgers and Port McNeill. Division B has CVMBL leaders Powerhouse Drywall Athletics, Campbell River Blue Jays and Duncan.

Action gets underway at 9 a.m. Saturday with Reds vs. Dodgers followed by As vs. Blue Jays at 11:15 a.m., Dodgers vs. Port McNeill at 1:30 p.m., Blue Jays vs.

Duncan at 3:45 p.m., Reds vs. Port McNeill at 6 p.m. and As vs. Duncan at 8:15 p.m.

Playoffs go Sunday at 10 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. with the championship final at 5 p.m. All games are on Bill Moore field #2.

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the reality of having to win both games that day in order to be assured of a shot at the A side championship. With that in mind, the team played a steady game out in Spruce Grove, just east of Stony Plain.

But again, after leading for most of the game and appearing to have the victory in hand, the boys booted a couple and the game was lost in the bottom of the seventh, 7-6.

Now sitting at 1-2, the new reality was that another loss Saturday afternoon would have the Valley team finish last in the division and be done for the tourney – not a pleasant thought after all the work and effort and training that went into making the trip to the City of Champions!

But finally, the big bats came to life and the defence sparkled. Playing the Sas-

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Sunday morning saw an all B.C. semifinal, with the Valley boys taking on the B.C. Capitals from the Lower Mainland.

After giving up the first run again in the first inning, Happy’s slammed the door on their B.C. neighbours.

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The Victor Simonson Dragon boat races are always a highlight of the annual festival and the 55th annual event during the weekend was no exception. The weather was sunny and hot, but it didn’t seem to bother the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue mascot (below). Kids had oodles of fun and Steve Elliott was great as Elvis.

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Front wheel lifts, crouched climbing, A-frames and bunny hops; just some of the skills riders are lining up to learn in a Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Weekend coming to the Comox Valley on Aug. 10-11.

Drift Mountain Biking, a new professional mountain bike instructing company, is working with local Courtenay bike shop Trail Bicycles to deliver the weekend camp.

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“For many people, travelling to the mainland to improve their skills is quite a deterrent. Now we can get the same level of professional instruction at a fraction of the cost. An Island-grown company is just what we need.”

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“The support of local bike shops and accommodators are essential in delivering the quality, service and experience we aim for and we’re looking forward to expanding our partners over the Island as we grow.”

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Wrestlers going to the mat for YANA on Saturday Island Charity Wrestling is coming back to the Valley to put on another family charity show Aug. 10. Since it’s all for and about the kids, all profits again this year support You Are Not Alone (YANA).

Since 2009, this charity group of retail workers and weekend warriors have been putting on entertaining wrestling shows for local charities.

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Most members have had a little training from experienced professionals, and a few have been involved to some degree in the pro circuit, but the majority are local Joes who practise regularly to put on pro-style shows for fun, charity and community service.

ICW’s ranks are largely beginner and vary in skill and experience but do their best and always entertain, and have a loyal following of supporters that come to all their shows, especially children.

The theme of the upcoming show is Night of Champions — the only show of the year that all five championships are defended. In addition to five title bouts, there will be some additional singles and grudge matches to fill out the card.

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urn the pages of time back about 20 years and I was a grandpa with my two grandchildren in the Comox Nautical Days Bullhead Derby, and like all grandparents I was a keen coach in the business of hooking a bullhead. At that time one of the children was Chantel.

Now fast forward to 2013 and I am a great grandparent helping Chantel and her husband Dwayne coach three enthusiastic little fishers in hooking a bullhead. There is another little brother at the derby that is too young to participate, but I suspect his turn will come next year.

Pictured with this column is father Dwayne Steeves, Cody, Damien, and Lacy and as you can observe father is holding one of the rods – this is really no different than when a charter boat guide sets the hook for the customer and hands them the rod to land the catch. If it is OK in the charter boat business I suggest is OK at the bullhead derby.

The 2013 derby had in excess of 500 entrants. How does one judge the success and importance of a derby that annually draws such large numbers just to catch a bullhead? I confess I am at a loss, except to stress the point that fishing is something that must be in our gene structure going back in time when our ancestors lived off the land. I like to think of fishing as one of our natural bonds to the mysteries of the natural world.

As I walked around the wharf I observed hundreds of little fishers staring into the murky waters below them as they practised their fishing skills.

What they saw was the swirling waters of the rising tide, crabs, starfish, and a living world at their fingertips. These may be the beginning contacts with the natural world away from the TV, which are real.

It is at times like this when I wish some collection of politicians

in the Comox Valley could see the value of developing Maple Lake as a family fishing lake.

It is a link to nature we urgently need in our Valley along with the athletic fields we develop at considerable cost- while Maple Lake is full of trout and already created it remains in the private sector. On behalf of my readers I would like to express thanks and appreciation to the sponsors of this important derby.

• • • Area 14 and adjacent areas fishing report: Wind was a challenge over much of the long weekend but it was possible to work around much of it if you timed your trips.

The Comox Ramp was closed, but when we pulled our boat out at Union Bay ramp on Sunday there were 30 vehicles and trailers at the parking area. I suggest most operators were fishers.

Pink Salmon – Reports of active gillnet and seine net fisheries taking place in Johnstone Strait.

There are fair numbers showing up on the Eve River, sporadic in the Campbell system, but increasing. We have caught a couple and will have fresh pink salmon for dinner tonight.

Coho – The large numbers of marked fish of a couple of weeks ago seemed to have moved – my luck has been to feed seals and release wild fish.

Chinook – A few days ago I fished with Charley Vaughan and Bruce Bell. Charley landed a 32-pound chinook on green glow Coyote spoon in 34 feet of water and no flasher– not bad. Bruce followed with a prime 16-pound fish. Me, I just fed some seals and handled the net.

Gold River is producing limits of chinook from the Conuma River run. As of this writing Qualicum fish are not showing up in any numbers in Tribune Bay waters.

When releasing small chinook take a look at the fish before letting

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Ralph Shaw it go because it may be a pink salmon. There are a few tyee being taken in the Tyee Pool in Campbell River.

Bottomfish - In our deep line trolling we have taken some nice yelloweye rockfish and while the limit is one they are a welcome addition to our catches. Time spent around appropriate rock piles

will usually produce a legal sized lingcod.

Crabs and shellfish - I have heard of limit catches of Dungeness crabs in local waters.

Prawning is sporadic at best.

Remember: A day spent fishing is not taken from your allotted span.

Ralph Shaw is a master fly fisherman who was awarded the Order of Canada in 1984 for his conservation efforts. In 20 years of writing a column in the Comox Valley Record it has won several awards.

THREE GREAT GRANDCHILDREN, Lacy, Damien and Cody, are coached by their father Dwayne Steeves at this year’s Bullhead Derby.

Photo BY RALPH SHAW

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Orienteering festival on tap Cunning running. A school Festival. On Saturday there will room favourite, touching on be two opportunities to tackle geography, physical fitness, math and consequential Comox Valley will have a decision making. unique chance to celebrate all One of the current off-beat adventure things orienteering the weekend of sports. An easy way Aug. 10-11 at the inaugural North to demystify com- Island Orienteering Festival. pass use and map reading. Gain confidence being alone the trails with a morning course in the woods. A scavenger hunt at the Cumberland Lake Campin the great outdoors. A life- ground (mass start 9 a.m.) and time sport for all ages: 6 to 90. an afternoon course at Nymph This and more is orienteering.

Falls Park with starts between Comox Valley will have a 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. unique chance to celebrate all On Sunday, the action moves things orienteering the week- to Comox with a noon start end of Aug. 10-11 at the inaugu- course at North East Woods ral North Island Orienteering and the Highland Trails. The

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meet will begin and end at the very accessible parking lot near Guthrie and Torrence roads.

For all three courses, instructors will be on hand to help out and explain the basics of the sport of orienteering. Participants may register for one of three courses at each meet location: novice, intermediate and advanced.

A Saturday evening social is planned and all participants are invited to join their new orienteering friends for a potluck and course awards.

For further information call Comox 250-890-0983, Victoria 250-592-4944 or visit http://vico. whyjustrun.

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COMOX VALLEY WORSHIP DIRECTORY Church of Our Lord

BAHÁ’Í FAITH

Holy Communion 10:00 am each Sunday

Devotional gathering – Theme: “God the Unknowable Essence,” August 12 at 7:15 pm All are welcome.

at Berwick, 1700 Comox Ave. Comox, BC All Welcome Tel: 250-941-0332

www.coolcomox.ca Anglican Church in North America

~~~ “To every discerning and illuminated heart it is evident that God, the unknowable Essence, the Divine Being, is immensely exalted beyond every human attribute…”

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Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

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WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre

COMOX UNITED An Affirming Ministry

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

Sunday Worship and Children & Youth Program 10 am Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net

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SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 A.M. Pastor Rev. Clark Gietz

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Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

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

10 am Sunday Worship

COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN 725 Aspen Rd., Comox

Service 10:30am Sunday, Aug. 11

Guest Speaker: Rev. Libby & Mike Day Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

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RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

Sunday Celebration

10:00AM at Brooklyn Elementary School

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”

Everyone Welcome

2201 Robert Lang Drive

Come where you will feel welcomed and received, stop trying to handle your cares alone, let us help, we care.

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Morning Service 11am Evening Service 7pm

10:30 am

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

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St. Peter

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St. John the Divine Rev. Fr. Anthony, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship

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Craig passed away unexpectedly while on the disc golf course at Fir Meadows in Courtenay which he helped design and create. Craig is predeceased by his mother “Billy� Dieno.

He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife of 37 years, June, his sons Dan and Graeme (Greta), his father Harold Dieno, his sister Lesley Dieno and her daughter Sarah, his brother Gordon Dieno and Gordon’s daughters Jennifer (Mike) and Katie (Geoff) as well as numerous other relatives and friends here in Canada and throughout the world.

Craig’s belief and trust in God has reunited him with our missing family members who have gone before him. In his leisure time Craig enjoyed tennis, disc golf and made many friends through those activities with whom he enjoyed spending time. He willingly volunteered to help in any situation and received loving relationships from those he helped. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

December 20th, 1955 - August 01, 2013 Ron passed away peacefully with his wife Lynda-Lee by his side at 4:10 am at Vancouver General Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. Ron spent his last days surrounded by his family.

Ron is survived by his loving wife Lynda-Lee, his little dog Harmony, Lynda-Lee’s parents Ron and Gertie Wesley, her sister Debbie (Bruce), brother David (Claudia). His parents Albert and Margaret Root, sister’s Jacquie (Dan), Kathy (Ken) and brother Glenn (Tammy).

Ron is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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Jennifer died on July 16th in St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Comox. She was born in Victoria on December 15, 1964.

She was the muchloved daughter of Darryl and Angie Morris and leaves behind partner Steven Hjeldnes, sisters Susan (Peter) and Vanessa (Tim), nephews David, Griffyn and Jack and Nieces Daphne, Chloe and Alexandra and Aunts, uncles and cousins in Canada and the U.K. As well as many friends in the Cumberland area. Her little dog Molly also survives her.

Jennifer had a tender heart and was always ready to help people and animals alike with their problems despite, tragically, encountering many herself. She endured much pain and suffering. The family would like to thank Steven Hjeldnes for his loving care of Jennifer; her aunt Jeanne; Dr. Laura Bell, her family physician; Miriam Peacock, family friend, who gave exceptional support over the last year and a half, and all Jennifer’s friends who helped her.

Although she has left us, Jennifer will always live on in the hearts of the many who were touched by her.

A gathering of friends and family is planned for August 17 at her home for 12:00pm.

250-334-0707

www. comoxvalleyfuneralhome.com

DEATHS

DEATHS

Charles Julius Nordin March 11, 1923 – August 4, 2013 Charlie passed away surrounded by his loving family at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox on August 4, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was pre-deceased by his parents Capt. Charles Emil Nordin and Alvina Nordin, his siblings; Harry, Vera Murray, Irene Davis, Edith Rigby and Gloria Draper. Charlie is survived and will be lovingly missed by his wife of 60 years, Eleanor, his children Dan (Claudia), Chris (Melody) and their daughter Sania. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Charlie service in the Navy from Nov 26,1942 to Oct 23, 1945 and saw war service on the high seas. After his years in the military, Charlie worked as a marine engineer for the rest of his working life. He was a member of the Evergreen Seniors and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160 Comox. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, golfing at Longlands, travel and gardening. Charlie was a wonderful husband and father and a kind, thoughtful and caring friend.

If friends so wish, donations in Charlie’s memory made to The Canadian Cancer Society, #102, 1509 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2K6 would be appreciated.

A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday August 9, 2013 at 1:00 pm from Comox Valley Funeral Home, Reception & Cremation Centre, 1101 Ryan Road Courtenay, B.C.

250-334-0707

www. comoxvalleyfuneralhome.com

Sandy and Angie Naylor (Bob) sadly announce the sudden passing of their dad John Naylor June 19th, 2013.

John was predeceased by his wife Doreen and his brother Frank. John is also survived by his sisters Bessie, Ruth and Ann (Gordon) and brother Glen; as well as many nieces, & nephews and life long friends who are as close as family. We would like to invite all friends, and neighbours to the Comox Legions at 2:00pm Saturday August 24th 2013 to celebrate having John in our lives. Please bring your best memories and stories.

Monk, Margaret Joyce

(nee Overall) November 12, 1930 ~ August 1, 2013 Joyce passed away peacefully at 6:40 a.m. on August 1, 2013, at home with her husband by her side. Joyce was born on November 12, 1930 the youngest of three children in Montreal, QC. She was educated at Ste Dominque School.

After graduating she took a course at Chatelain Business College; graduated as an Executive Secretary and worked for many prominent firms. After she retired to Comox, BC, Joyce took up square dancing, which she enjoyed very much, with her Ocean Waves Square Dancing Club.

Joyce married John Monk on September 6, 1952. On that date 2012 they celebrated their 60th anniversary.

She was predeceased by her two sons, Don and Jim and brother Ken. Joyce will be sadly missed by her husband, John; daughtersin-law, Kookai and Sharon; granddaughters, Jennifer and Sarah; and many nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Arthur, Debra, Bridget and all the Community Home Care workers.

A Visitation will take place Sunday, August 11, 2013 from 2:00p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and again from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Comox Valley Funeral Home, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay, BC. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, August 12, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 1599 Tunner Drive, Courtenay, BC, with Father Joe Killoran officiating.

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Comox Valley Record Thu, Aug 8, 2013 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

PLACES OF WORSHIP

ECKANKAR

Doris (Dolly) Minta On August 11, 2011 Doris (Dolly) Minta passed away at the age of 84.

She is sadly missed by family and friends but will never be forgotten.

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Religion of the Light & Sound of God LEWIS CENTRE 2nd Sunday 11am ECK Worship Service “Sing ‘Hu’ for Your Own Spiritual Upliftment” 4th Sunday 11am Community HU Song Contact: 250-331-9338 www.eckankar.org In Loving Memory of H.H. “CUSTY” HARRIS Nov. 5,1927 ~ Aug 8, 2008 We are remembering and missing your presence in our lives. You touched, and made a difference to others, who remember too.

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CHILDREN

INFORMATION

PERSONALS

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

CELEBRATIONS

CELEBRATIONS

Edmund (Ed) Kaupe

• Birthdays • Weddings • Special Occasions •

July 7, 1986 ~ 2012

FamilyAlbum

A year has passed now, but it still feels like it was yesterday that you were still amongst us. Not a day goes by where you are not in a memory or a passing thought. I was told once, that goodbyes are not the end, it simply means I miss you, until I see you again.

“If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to heaven, and bring you home again.”

We all miss you, and love you so much.

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Back Road and 6th Street Intersection July 29th to August 30th Construction Hours Weekdays from 7:00am to 5:00pm Traffic will be disrupted as upgrades are done to the intersection.

For your safety please obey all traffic control.

Please direct any questions or concerns to our office (250) 287.9644.

Thank You for your co operation.

Management, Wacor Holdings Ltd.

Nar-Anon can help if you are affected by someone’s use of drugs. Group meets every Wed. 7:30pm at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Society in Courtenay.

Contacts: Jack 334-3485 or Nora 871-1939

CHILDCARE

Pre-School Group Child Care

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SENIOR MANAGER Qualicum First NationQualicum Bay, BC Permanent Full Time Position Qualicum First Nation is seeking applicants for an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Senior Manager for our brand new daycare; startup date of September 2013.

Please call 250 757-9337 for a complete job description

Before & After School Care OPEN HOUSE AUG 23-24/2013 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Comox Centre 215 Church St. Call Trina - 250-890-9388 “Your choice for a good start”

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FOUND VANCOUVER issued Harley Davidson keychain with 1 key in Comox.

Call (250)941-6789.

250-388-3535

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

Call day or night.

250-338-8042

LOST AND FOUND

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC Help Tomorrow’s Families Today– leave a gift in your will. legacy@rmhbc.ca

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

FOUND JULY 24th baby quilt, Royston area. Call to identify (250)334-1948.

CALL FOR ENTRIES 11TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and 2 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

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Ph. 250-338-5811 features@comoxvalleyrecord.com Deadlines: Tues. 12 noon and Fri. 12 noon

th nniversary Happy 10 A

LOST: at the Van. Island Music Fest, nr the river on Sunday p.m., a sm. black leather purse containing my wedding and engagement ring (irreplaceable sentiments in them), electronic Mazda car key, prescription glasses, watch & money. I returned within 20 min. and someone had found and picked it up. Plse call Margo in Victoria at 250-953-3334 wkdays or 250-385-2355 eves & wknds if you can help to return these contents. GENEROUS REWARD. LOST: Gold watch lost Friday, July 26th between Airpark and Starbucks the river walkway. Please 250-339-5752

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LOST - Samsung phone left on bench near Filberg on Aug 3, Orange & Crack on face.

Call 250-218-3506

WEEKEND COURSE FIREARMS TRAINING & C.O.R.E. Non Restricted & restricted.

C.O.R.E. Course starts: Fri. August 23 6pm-10pm Sat. August 24 8am-noon

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com/ careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.

C.O.R.E. continues August 26, 27, 28 6pm-10pm Two pieces of ID required.

For info contact: Granlund Fire Arms 250-286-9996 2nd Hand Military Store 250-337-1750 Tyee Marine 250-334-2942

CHILDCARE CHILD CARE worker needed at busy daycare, Mon-Fri 2-5.

Huband Park School area.

250-792-0164

HELP WANTED

LOST: WHITE & blue car seat cushion, Comox ferry terminal area early July. 250-338-9500.

EXPERIENCED ECE support worker for 20+ hr/wk starting Sept 3. Drop-off resume with ref. at 295 Back Rd. ASAP.

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.

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Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential for the Investment Assistant we seek.

Enthusiasm, self-motivation, excellent time management and relationship skills are required to be successful in this role.

Candidates must have completed the Canadian Securities Course, the Conduct and Practices Handbook Course, and meet the qualifications necessary to be approved as a Registered Representative. Previous office experience and intermediate knowledge of MS Word and Excel are also necessary. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

We invite qualified applicants to submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, by email to jmartin@odlumbrown.com by August 23, 2013.

We thank all candidates for their interest. We will be contacting only those individuals whose backgrounds and experience most closely match the role.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FIRST AID TRAINING

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The Canadian Red Cross Instructor Development course trains those interested in teaching the basic levels of Red Cross First Aid & CPR. This course offers an interactive learning experience where candidates are given the opportunity to practice presentation and training techniques in a small-group setting. There may be pre- and post-course requirements in order to become certified as a Canadian Red Cross Instructor.

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Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour.

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Comox Valley Record Thu, Aug 8, 2013

HELP WANTED BARTENDER & SERVER, P/T, for Griffin Pub. Flexible schedule. Require Squirrel, Serving it Right and Lotto certificate. Please apply with resume to 1185 Kilmorley Road, Comox.

CERTIFIED TRAFFIC control person is required immediately. Experience not necessary.

First Aid III is a definite asset.

Excellent hours and steady work. Call 1(604)997-8324 or email: giamackay@hotmail.com COURTENAY CHEVRON Town Pantry and Triple “O” at 600 Ryan Road, Courtenay, BC, V9N-3R7 is hiring two, Pmt, F/T Food Service Supervisors. $12.00 per hour. Rotating shifts: day, night, weekends, Stat holidays. Duties : Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of staff, estimate and order ingredients and supplies, may plan cafeteria menus and determine related food and labour costs. Drop off resume or email to: ss1682@chevronretail.ca COURTENAY TIRE shop looking for a Tire Tech. No exp. necessary. Reply to Drawer # 4539 C/O Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay V9N 2Z7.

GRIFFIN PUB Beer & Wine Store is hiring an experienced Clerk. Please apply with resume to 1185 Kilmorley Road, Comox.

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED $1000 HIRING BONUS full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Courtenay location. Guaranteed $12/hour, 25% profit sharing,paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Phone 1-866-4724339 today for an interview.

TORBRAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY Torbram Electric Supply is a family owned national Electrical Distributor searching for a motivated, energetic individual who can fill a Counter/Inside Sales position to complete our Courtenay branch team.

Experience in the electrical industry is preferred, but not essential, as we will train the right applicant.

Full benefit package and profit sharing program are included.

Please submit your resume to: jmiller@torbram electric.com

QUALICUM FIRST NATION BAND MANAGER We are looking for a dynamic person for this important position. Qualifications will include a business degree and at least 3 years experience in a First Nations community or organization.

Please call 250 757-9337 for a full job description.

SMALL CALL Center seeking 6-emps for 9:00-3:30 shift.

Must be dependable, drug free, & positive attitude a must. Hourly & bonuses. Call Thurs Fri & Mon from 10 - 1 or leave mess. after 1:00. 250871-3736 or 650-4343

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

NEWSPAPER

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

250-338-0725 Carriers Needed Substitute Carrier Needed COURTENAY

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ELECTRICAL ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-204-2168. www.bzzzt.ca

GARDENING

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

MISC SERVICES GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery.

Full repair service.

Ring sizing while you wait.

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

250-871-0606

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MEDITATION FRIDAY’S, 9am to 10am. Holistic healing & stress release 250-339-1675

PETS

HELP WANTED

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Bilingual Library Clerk For details on applying for this posting, please check the School District’s web site at www.sd72.bc.ca.

School District 72 • Campbell River

REAL ESTATE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MOVING SALE. Panasonic Microwave 1200 watts Inventor - almost new. LaZ-boy Recliner - brown tweed mix -like new. Loveseat - blue, good condition. Coffee table & 2 end tables - dark wood w/glass tops, good condition. Twin size spring/mattress/frame - good condition. Queen headboard & armoire - medium oak - very good condition. Please phone after 5 PM - 250-334-9607

WALK-IN SIT down tub/shower combo as seen on TV, includes fixtures, ready to install, almost new. $1600 obo. Call (250)594-6550.

FREE KITTENS. Ready to go.

Call (250)337-1796.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES LG STOVE - white 30” smooth top glass excellent condition, very clean, hardly used, digital control panel. Please call 8714047

UNDER $200 GOLF CLUBS - 12 Left Hand Knight, bag and cart $200.

250-897-0022

VCR/DVD PLAYER. Dual cassette tape recorder and player.

Assorted VCR movies, assorted cassette tapes. Assorted Rookie baseball cards. Call for details (250)339-4038 or email: p.horgen@utoronto.ca

#250-703-FIRE(3473) Est. since 2004. Custom cut, split, delivered, clean wood. Well seasoned. All Fir available.

FIREWOOD SHORTS. Gravel truck loads. 3-4 cords $300.00 call 250-338-7799

FURNITURE

BEAUTIFUL ROUND oak table & chairs worth $4000 willing to sell for $900. 778-3462295

WEDDING DECORATIONS. Retired decorator liquidating stock.

Complete wedding package includes neutral colours of white/cream w/greenery, 1 large fully decorated arch with tulle, flowers, ivy and lights, 2 tall standard formal bouquets, head table swag to match archway, round guest table bouquets, glass tealight holders, vases, decorator fabric, tall silk trees with lights, much more. $1000/all, may split. 250-286-1453.

WHEELCHAIR/RANGE. 2006 Kenmore Elite range, electric, self clean, warming drawer, stainless steel, smooth top, and more $550. Motorized wheelchair, older model but in good condition. $1000. Call 250-334-4394

SPORTING GOODS ELECTRIC GOLF cart new $700, selling for $150. Pull cart $25. Call 250-890-2321

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER 3-BDRM RANCHER, between Royston & Courtenay. Large living room, dining room, kitchen, etc. Wood burning F/P, oil furnace, baseboard heating.

Carport. All this on .64 acre.

Ready to move in. $289,900.

(250)338-2222.

COMOX: 3 bed 2 bath $275,000. Must See attractive well maintained home. Great location near Parks & Schools, 645 Torrence Rd. Large lot private fenced back yard. Garage & large drive for RV or boat.

Studio with separate entrance.

Incl 6 appliances. No agents.

To view call 250-339-1117.

LIVINGROOM FURNITURE. Blue sectional w/ corner shelf inbetween & ottoman. $525. 2 recliners. Blue. $175. Very good cond. 250-923-3898

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

1987 VINTAGE 7 PIECE “Tama Drum Kit” w/symbols, good condition, $750. Call for more information. (250)338-5942.

SUPPORT worker needed for a developmentally disabled young woman with severe behavioral considerations. Applicant must be physically able.

Knowledge of positive behavior support an asset. HSW, SSW, HCA, or applicable experience will be considered.

Please email resume to wisden9@hotmail.com or call 250-465-8102.

School District 72 is seeking applications for the following position:

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HANDYPERSONS

School District 72 (Campbell River)

PINK PATTERNED rug, $50.

Beige patterned rug, $40. 250338-9500.

GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Errington) Offering felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies at reasonable rates.

Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: grinsheep@gmail.com

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

HOLISTIC HEALTH

FRIENDLY FRANK

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

Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

NON-EMERGENCY Transfer Driver/Attendants (Comox Valley/ Campbell River) Medi-Van Canada, a non-emergency medical transfer service, is hiring driver/attendants for their wheelchair and stretcher service. Suitable candidates will have a Class 4 drivers licence and OFA 1-3 or EMR. Fulltime and part-time positions are available. For more information contact Greg at 1-250818-1879 or email medivanvictoria@shaw.ca.

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

STANLEY WOOD cook stove, new gear with brick lined firebox. Excellent condition. $1500.

250-336-2364 or 250-650-3577

RTE # 244 20th St & Choquette RTE # 376 Hawk, Hobson, Droke, Brant, Teal, Browning

COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, August 8, 2013

BEDROOM SUITE - 5 piece with double mattress - $200.

3 seat sofa with 2 swivel rockers - $300. 60 gallon 220 Volt compressor $200. Large coffee table with drawer - $50.

Please call 250-339-1993.

COLEMAN TENT Trailer sleeps 6 has awning with mosquito netting and stove.

Good condition. $3500. Please call 250-334-3698.

COLLECTOR BARBIES FOR SALE! Still in original boxes.

Prices range from $10-$50 each.

Lots to choose from.

Call Melissa at

250-338-3464

to set up a time to view.

ESTHETIC BED, manicure table, facial machine, mag lamp,hot stone roaster & stones.

Reasonable price.

250-830-4973/250-830-3314.

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

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

MOUNTAIN BIKE- as new, paid $700 selling $250. Upright freezer, $195. 12 gauge shotshell loader, sizeOutomatic, (1-stroke, 1-shell) $390.+ 10K Primus power and supplies, offers.

Call (250)2863308, C.R. VOYAGEUR EASY Track Lift, personal suction machine, adjustable metal bed frame, locally made Aboriginal Spirit Board, limited edition picture Valley Visitors (swans & Comox Glacier). 250-339-5843.

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BLACK CREEK. Downsizing.

Sat. Aug. 10, 8am-2pm. Tools, fishing gear, clothing, shoes, collectibles, furniture, toys & more! 8689 Schjelderup Road.

COMOX. MOVING sale. Sat. Aug. 10, 8am-4pm. Tools, household items, goods, diving gear, washer/dryer, gardening supplies, small deep freeze, etc. 546 Pritchard Rd. COURTENAY - 1461 Thorpe Ave Sat. Aug. 10th 9-12 noon.

Coleman Canoe (as new) luggage, baby stuff, exercise bike, herring rake, pike pole, canning jars etc COURTENAY: 2001 Avonlee Rd., Saturday, August 10th, 9am till 4pm. Moving sale; Household items, lots of tools, furniture, appliances, collectable’s, rain gear, construction equipment and more!

COURTENAY - #23 - 390 Cowichan Ave, Upland Trailer Court. Sat. Aug. 10, 9am-3pm.

Books, tools, truck, canoe, camping gear, garden tools, etc.

COURTENAY- 255 Centennial Drive. Saturday Aug 10, 8-4.

Huge Sale!

COURTENAY- 295 Centennial Drive. Sat. and Sun., 9-2.

Household, tools, sports items, and books.

COURTENAY - 384 Panorama Cres. Sat 8-1. Power tools & household items.

COURTENAY - 4296 Marsden Rd. Sat. Lot’s of items. Some thing for everybody! Call 3343659 to come by or ask what I have for sale. All reasonable offers considered. Some marine items.

COURTENAY - 4714 Muir Rd. (Valley Vista Estates) unit 117.

Sat 9-2. Keyboard, chairs, foot spa. Misc. items.

MERVILLE: 2897 Merville Rd., Sat. & Sun., 8-noon. Moving sale: Fridge, washer, claw foot bathtub and outdoor tools etc... Everything must go!

COURTENAY- 4735 Maplerridge Dr (off Muir) Sat 8-12.

No early birds. Some tools, shop vac, small furniture items, micro wave cart, garden lounge, and misc.

COMOX: 1866 Centennial Ave., Sat., Aug. 10th and Sun., Aug. 11th, 9am to 1pm.

Moving sale; household furniture, tools and other items.

COMOX - 2147 Wallace Ave. off Rodello, Sat., 8-11.

Door, kitchen cabinets, toddlers ride on toys, lot’s of kids gear, child’s bike, steamer trunk, mega blocks, household, duvet covers, books, cd’s. Free items.

COMOX - 251 Torrence Rd. Sat. Aug. 10, 9-2. Sale held inside of garage. Scandinavian steamer juice extractor, books mostly wester & cd movies, machine knitting yarn cones, clothing also red hat, collectable’s, household, Christmas items, craft supplies, fishing reels & fish finder sounders, hedge trimmer pro electric and much more.

COMOX - 420 Heather Court off Anderton onto Robb. Sat. 10th, Sun. 11th Aug. Moving Sale - everything must go.

Rain or shine.

COMOX- 690 Woodland DrSat, Aug 10, 8-1pm. No Early Birds! Housewares, ladies & children’s clothing, wool & fabric, bookcase and more....

COMOX. DOWNSIZING & MOVING. Lot’s of household, garden tools and more!

Friday, Aug. 9, 3-6pm & Sunday, Aug. 11, 9am-2pm.

2295 Neptune Way COMOX - Tutor Drive over 7 family sale. Left off Aitken on Noel, follow signs - Sat. Aug. 10 8am - ?

COURTENAY - 980 Waddington Cres 8:30am - 2:30pm, Aug. 10th. Massive garage Sale. Air & Sea Cadet patche’s from Canada. Air force, military flight jackets, Canadian Army flashes, camouflage jackets, Coleman lamp, many children’s items, dress up capes brand new, new train type table, Bratzdolls.

COURTENAY: COMOX Valley Curling Club; 4835 Headquarters Rd. (follow pink signs), Sat. Aug. 10th, 8am -1pm. Something for everyone!

COURTENAY EAST - 1661 Finch Place, Valley View area off Thorpe and Griffin. Sat. & Sun. 9-12pm. Misc household items, baby items, sports equipment, furniture, books, A/C unit, window fan units.

COURTENAY EAST - 1882, 1886, 1890 Mallard Dr. Sat. 8-12:30. Household, wroughtiron garden bench, leather rocker-swivel-recliner, lots of beautiful baby & children’s clothing. No early birds please.

Courtenay Flea Market EVERY SUNDAY Puntledge Road past bottle depot No booking required.

Space $15 Vendors set up 7am-2pm Call Greg 250-334-1540 UNION BAY - 5606 7th St. Sat and Sun, 9-3. “O” Gauge Train set, furniture, medical scooter, clothing, etc.

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TOWNHOUSES

COZY COTTAGE on 2.14 acres a stone’s throw from the ocean. This 800sqft, 2 bedroom home was completely renovated in 2007 with new electric, plumbing, bathroom, kitchen, roof, etc. It is close to schools, a corner store, and neighbourhood pub and is only 5 kms to downtown Courtenay. The property is zoned for 2 dwellings so you could live in the cottage while building your dream home and after rent out the cottage for extra revenue.

Gardener’s paradise with several heritage fruit trees, berries, grape vines and beautiful roses. The Royston area received a grant this year to put in sewer. (778)428-1159.

FRENCH CREEK CHARMER 3 bdrm/2 ba on .23 acre. Many updates. Warm, welcoming & move in ready. $337,900. By appt. gardendelight@shaw.ca.

250-752-4741.

INCOME POTENTIAL. 3 Beds, 2 bath up; 2 beds, European-style bath suite down.

Quality estuary, mountain & ocean views. For pics, see Property Guys Sayward website. $249,900. (250)282-0009.

HOUSES FOR SALE Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse.

Perfect for recreational property or full time living.

Motivated seller $358,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

1992 MODULAR home/$92,000. 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, 1600sq ft, livingroom, recroom w/wood stove, open concept, wood shed, lrg kitchen recently reno’d w/ laminate, linoleum, new paint and blinds, lrg deck, skylights, 5 appls, lrg pad rental on dead end St. not in a mobile park, well kept.

Quiet area. Call Mary at 250203-3840 or 250-914-2222.

RENTALS COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1000 sq. ft. of office or retail space for rent in downtown Comox. Frontage on Comox Ave. For more information please call Ray at 250-3392007

HOUSESITTING RETIRED COUPLE looking to house-sit for winter months.

Oct. on . 604-483-1785

MOBILE HOMES & PADS NEWLY RENO’D 3 bdrm mobile. 55+. New appls. NS/NP. $900. Available now.

Call 250-339-1772.

SUITES, LOWER COURTENAY- 1 BDRM furnished. N/S. $600 Avail Sept 1 Refs. Own ent. 250-338-9241.

www.pennylane.bc.ca

CROWN ISLE PATIO HOME 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, double garage, patio, golf course view, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Sept. 1 - $1,200/mth TRUMPETER’S LANDING Modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 2 bdrm 2 bath, 6 appls, custom finishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail.

Sept 1.

Rents from $1,550/mth.

KYOTO FRIENDLY BUILDING – DOWNTOWN COURTENAY 2 bdrm, 1 bath apt.

All appliances + washer & dryer. Heated floor, low utility bills. Avail. Immed. $1,000/mth COMOX DUPLEX 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, carport, landscaping incl., close to downtown, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed - $775/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 3 appls, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. immed. - $850/mth VANRIDGE MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P (gas incl), N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed. - $700/mth ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSE 2 bdrm, 1 bathroom, F & S, basic cable incld. coin laundry. N/S. No pets. Avail. immed. & Sept 1 - $725/mth $250 move-in incentive. Call Res. Mgr. 250-334-8602 PASSAGE COURT 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, balcony, N/S, No pets, currently listed for sale.

Avail. Immed. $850/mth SOUTHVIEW MANOR, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, hot water N/S, No pets, Avail Immed $650/mth BRAND NEW 1 bdrm/1 bath & 2 bdrm/1 1/2 bath townhouses within walking distance of downtown Ctny, 5 appls, beautifully finished interiors, res. pkg, N/S, cat ok w/ref. Avail. Aug. 1 - $875/ & $1,175/mth. $250 move-in incentive, August 1st rentals get early occupency free!

WALK TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed. - $800/mth WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls, patio, 2 res. pkg spaces, N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 1 - $750/mth BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appl, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed. - $725/mth.

CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath townhouses, 5 appls, patio, carport, N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept.

15 - $775/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 1 - $750/mth ASPEN COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. Oct. 1 $800/mth ARGO COURT 1 & 2 bdrm units, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl, N/S, cat neg. w/ref. Avail. Sept. 1 - $650 & 700/mth. Call Res. Mgr: 334-8602 CLOSE TO SUPERSTORE newly renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath duplex, 5 appls, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets, fenced yrd. Avail. Sept. 1 $875/mth

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APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

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.

Come see for yourself, fabulous view, 365 Evergreen Ave, Courtenay. Older house on large lot, separate workshop/storage.

Carport and single garage. 3341 sq. ft., unfinished basement. Cul de sac. Ph. 250-650-6045.

Apartments•Condos•Suites

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

21-375 21st St 2 Bed 1Bath N/S N/P 3 Appliances $700/mth Avail Sept 1st 7-1720 13th St 2 Bed 1Bath N/S 5 Appliances $775/mth Avail Immed

CUMBERLAND: 3-BDRM Home. F/S, W/D. $1100/mo.

Avail. Aug. 1st. Call (250)3362339, (250)650-2339.

EAST COURTENAY 3 bedrm family home on small acreage.

2 bath, 5 appl, woodstove, one small dog on approval. NS. Refs. Avail Sept. 1. $1250/mth plus util. (250)339-5285

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VACANCIES www.totalconcept.ca 250-871-4427 ext. 221 407A-5th Street

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

8-1720 13th St 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $775/mth Avail Sept 1st 301C-698 Aspen 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $950/mth Avail IMMED

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

576 England Avenue Courtenay, B.C. 250-338-6900 APARTMENT/CONDOS COURTENAY 3 BDRM,rancher duplex on Urquhart. Large open concept with F/S, W/D and laminate floors. N/S, N/P. $950/mth 2 BDRM. East Ctny. quiet townhouse development with carport, walkable to NIC, bus stop and park across the street! Bright unit with 5 appliances with nice upgrades & larger master bedroom & 1 1/2 bathrooms! N/P, N/S, $950/mth.

“YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Experts�

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PARK PLACE

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

200 Back Road, 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 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.

250-334-3078

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS 1015 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay TWO 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 is accepted with pet deposit. Non-smoking building.

250-334-9717

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS 1252-9th St., Courtenay Spacious 3 bedroom suite in a quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance 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

OFFICE/RETAIL UNIQUE RETAIL space available in Coombs, BC. Interesting setting come have fun. $700. 250-586-1372.

HOMES FOR RENT

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

CONDOS PACIFIC COURT

ST. BRELADES

1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay

146 Back Road, Courtenay

Available immediately 1 & 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.

FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Quiet, clean building. Pet friendly. 2 & 3 bed condos. Ideal location, walking distance to SuperStore and NIC.

Call 250-338-7449

In-suite storage with washer and dryer.

Small pets welcome. Rental references and secu250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca

CLOSE TO GOOSE SPIT 3 bdrm, 2 bath, F&S, family rm, carport, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. Sept. 1 $1,200/mth RURAL HOME 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, on no thru street, 5 appls, carport, beautifully landscaped fenced yrd, deck, wired workshop, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug. 1 $1,350/mth COURTENAY EAST 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, 5 appls, gas F/P, double garage, fenced yrd w/irrigation, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug. 15 - $1,400/mth SPACIOUS COMOX HOME 6 bdrm, 2 bath, 8 appls, lrg wired shop, fenced yrd, RV pkg, in-law suite potential, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref.

Avail. Sept. 1 - $1,300/mth CENTRAL CTNY 4 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, 2 gas F/P’s, partially fenced yard, carport, N/S, pet ok w/ref.

Avail. Sept. 1 - $1,200/mth

rity deposit required.

To View, Call 250-338-7533

RYAN COURT 1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay Clean and modern 1 bedroom available now. Cat okay with pet deposit. Lease required. Rent $625/month.

Call 250-338-7449

RUTHERFORD MANOR 1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay 1 & 2 bdrm suite available. Reasonable rent includes 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

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

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRUCKS & VANS

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.

1974 MGBGT Collector plates Value $4500. (250)923-0188.

Houses & Suites

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CARS

289A Nim Nim Pl 3 bed/den 2 bath N/S N/P 5 appls $1150/mth Avail. Immed.

1160 Willemar Ave 4 Bed 1Bath N/S N/P 4 appls. $1400/mth Avail. Sept. 1st 2936 Lupton 3 Bed 2 bath N/S N/P 6 Appliances $1300/mth Avail. Immed.

2008 LEXINGTON 283, loaded, only 18,000 miles, 3 slides.

Mint condition, garage kept. $64,900. Phone:250-898-8718 or 250-702-2681

7330 Artela Rd 2 Bed 1 Bath 4 Appliances $900/mth Avail. Immed.

655 Moralee 3 Bed 2 bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $1200/mth Avail. Immed.

1066 4th St 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S 6 Appliances $1000/mth Avail. Aug. 15th 4997 Spence Rd 2Bed 1 Bath 4 Appliances $900/mth Avail. Immed.

21’ 2008 FunFinder Ultralite Trailer in Excellent shaperarely used /Dry weight 3450 lbs ideal for towing with smaller trucks. $14,000 OBO. (250)204-2351.

2004 CHEVY AVEO; 165,000+ km; 4 door; Standard transmission; Front wheel drive; $3500. OBO. Call (250)337-4070 after 5pm.

SPORTS & IMPORTS NISSAN VERSA 2007. 4 Dr, Sedan, power window & locks, A/C, mint cond, 74,000km. $8,000 OBO. Call David 250-339-2228

1991 FORD F250 XLT Lariat 4X4 with canopy, boat racks. $2800.00. Please call 250-336-8600

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided.

Call 250-338-7136 for tour.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

COMOX, 2 great rooms avail. $500 each. Awesome newer house with all the extras. 250898-7278

NORTH NANAIMO: ATTN Students / Working Professionals: fully furnished room, nice, quiet area. Own bthrm, cable, shared kitchen and laundry. N/S, N/P, No Partiers. $550/mo. 1 (250)756-9746

ROOMMATE WANTED Apt., cable, internet incl. Responsible, refs $500, 250-202-2420

STORAGE

STORAGE GARAGE for rent, Courtenay East. 10 ft ceilings, overhead door, secure. 20’x28’ @ $180/mo. Avail. Immediately. 250-339-5285

SUITES, UPPER

COURTENAY

UPPER-DUPLEX

3 bed, lg deck, sep laundry, electric heat, X street from park. Avail. Immed. $1050.

Phone 250-334-6399

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1996 PONTIAC Transport van in reasonable running order.

The van is equipped with a electric lift passenger seat which rotates and slides out and down so a person can transfer from Wheel chair to seat and then the motor lifts them into the van and swivels into normal position. $1,800.

Call (250)890-0369.

1997 Chev Extended cab pick up . 2 WDR. 329,000km. runs good. $2000. 250-923-3302

25’ ALPENLITE 5th wheel.

Complete with hitch, fully equipped, aluminum frame, tandem axle. Walk-in shower, solar panels, good cond., must be seen. Asking $6000. obo.

(250)335-1796.

5TH WHEEL. 1985 Travelair 21’. All utilities work. Fully equipped, includes microwave & hitch. $3000. obo. Call (250)334-0497, Courtenay.

BOATS

BOATS

MARINE MARINE ACCESSORIES 28’ E-Z Loader tandem axle rollered boat trailer, appr. 9000 lb, very nice condition! In Pt. Alberni $3,800. Merc Cruiser Bravo 3 leg/drive 2 x 20” stainless props, appr. 100 hours, professionally rebuilt, ready to go! In Pt. Alberni $1500. Call 250-745-3700.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

11.5’ Elkhorn Camper, $5,500. Side entry model, requires 8’ box. HW heater, propane stove w/oven, propane/elect fridge, forced air propane heater, flush toilet, inside shower. (250)390-3805

ARCTIC FOX 25R Travel Trailer- $19,800.Kept in heated storage, this 2006 unit is in excellent condition, new tires, deep cycle 6 volt batteries just a year old, thermal windows, R18 & R15 insulation, heated water and storage tanks, solar panel installed, 600 watt inverter new one year ago, extra large fridge, 22 inch oven, queen bed, jack knife sofa, dinette slide, awning, TV & satellite ready. Available. Call 250-334-7864.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1986 CAMPER Slumber Queen $900. Toilet, stove, oven, fridge all work. Camper is in good condition. Would be good for an avid hunter.

Please call after 5:00 P.M. 250-339-3713.

1992 TRAILER Master Coach. plastic surround bathroom.

1988 Cadillac Gold Eagle. As is. Best offers. 7745 Old Island Hwy (bright coloured pillars on drive way). 250-334-6463 1994 K99 TRAVELAIRE camper. Stove, oven, fridge, shower/bathroom. Good condition. $5000. 250-757-9960

2001 4x4 DODGE DAKOTA P/U Crew cab. 243,000 kms.

Asking $7,900. obo. Call 250337-5565 after 7 pm

40’ LONG RANGE Charter Boat. T/C Compliant. $89,000.

250-339-7502. www.silverfoxmarinecharters.com

1986 28’-FAIRLINE Fly Bridge, $29,900.

Twin 6cyl gas engines, 2VHF radios, depth sounder, 4burner propane stove w/oven, 110/12v fridge, electric head w/holding tank. (250)390-3805

1993 BAYLINER Ciera 2556.

Avail with slip at Comox Bay Marina. Radar, depth sounder, radio, dinghy & more. $21,000.

For info call (250)336-8339.

103,000km. FORD Explorer XLS. New parts, excellent condition. 2002. $8500 obo. Call 250-287-2009.

2003 JEEP Liberty Ltd. Edition, black, auto, 4WD, 3.7L V6.

Recent check up.

123,000km. Leather, power everything, cruise, CD/tape player, spare tire. $8,600. Call 1-250-812-8646.

2002 SIERRA 3500 Duramax 4x4 only 115,000 miles.

Beautiful shape. $19,950. Go to http:bit.ly/duramx for full description, pictures & video. davidmatwie@gmail.com

1994 39’ CARVER- excellent condition, over $10K in upgrades & maintenance, twin 350’s with electronic igniation.

Must be sold! Asking, $79,000.

Jim, 250-468-9374.

APARTMENT/CONDO

29 FT Fiberglass Sailboat, volvo diesel aux,moorage paid until mid Apr,2014. $14,900 obo. 250-337-5747

Do you care about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned - we own and manage our own buildings only. There is a difference! Please refer to available apartments listed below.

2006 Adventure 20’ Motor Home 83,000k. Excellent condition, generator, DVD, Awning, sleep 4. $29,500 OBO. Please call 250-338-8206 14’ TRILLIUM Outback Trailer, deluxe model $8,500. Easy to tow. Good condition. Call (250)337-5234.

TRUCKS & VANS

2010 TOYOTA Tundra TRD, 4x4, 55,000, 4.6 V8, Box cover, Bed Rug box liner, nonsmoker, excellent shape. $31,000 obo. 250-923-0037.

2011 FORD ESCAPE. Under 20,000km. Leather interior. $26,000 OBO. Ask for Dale: 250-286-9957 after 6pm.

1995 ZODIAK 14.6ft - 65HP Suzuki. New steering & trailer bearings. $6000 OBO. 250-334-9337

92 CHEV 3/4T Pick Up, 4x4 turbo diesel, auto, winch, canopy, boat rack, tow package, low KM’s, stand cab, extras.

Excellent condition $6500. 250-339-3404 MUST SELL 1998 Ford Ranger, runs well, 4 speed manual, 170,000kms. $2200. 250-9142475

19’ FIBERGLASS boat with trailer. 200hp and 8hp Mercury outboards. Asking $6,900. obo Call 250-337-5565 after 7pm.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

If it is taking too long to get results, 10% of the agents handle 90% of the sales. Lyle and Kathleen Larson, plus very few others, are in this top 10% category.

Don’t waste time or money, we have the contacts to help you.

Find out more 1971 GMC. 1/2 ton. $1500 obo.

Extra parts available.

Wooden box. 250-338-6826

TWO BEDROOM Bright and spacious south facing unit. Unique floor plan with cross ventilation. Huge, private deck overlooking garden. Recently renovated.

Very attractive. Quiet mature, adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and all services. Also One Bedroom. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave.

In The Comox Valley 250.338.3746

2007 TRAIL Lite 16’ trailer, great for small trucks, very good condition. Trailer cover incld’d.

Sleeps 4, A/C. $10,000. Call (250)923-7412 or (250)202-2710.

27’ CATALINA w/8HP Yamaha 4 Stroke. Zodiac Dinghy w/2HP Yamaha. Many extras.

Avail. Slip at Comox Bay Marina $8,000 OBO 250-941-7377

SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave.

UTILITY TRAILERS

2007 CAMPING TRAILER 8’ Palomino Pony. 3 way fridge, 2 burner inside/outside stove, sink with 18 gal water tank, dinette, awning, 17,000 BTU furnace. Front bed 54”x80”, rear bed 42”x80”. Many extras including 7’ add-a-room. All you need to enjoy your first trip is your food and refreshments.

Very good condition. $7,000.

Call 250-334-8522 (Courtenay)

22’ CATALINA. Swing Keel, All Sails, including Spinnaker.

With stove, potpourrie & radio, On brand new custom Roadrunner Trailer with brakes. Volvo Penta longshaft outboard motor. In PERFECT condition $7995. Call 250-757-8688, after 6pm OR Cell 780-916-4218 anytime.

TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222

2013 V-ROD MUSCLE 130 HP. Black & silver, ABS brakes. 95 km, $16,000. obo.

(250)923-6991 or (250)2870493. Campbell River.

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TRUCKS & VANS

MOTORCYCLES

RECREATION

Spots available at great rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or

MARINE

BOATS

1975 OLDSMOBILE Toronado, $4,000. Garaged since 1982. Has collector plates.

104,000 original miles. Runs beautifully. (250)390-3805

2000 MAZDA MPV. Excellent condition, well maintained, good reliable car. $3450 obo.

250-339-3825.

MARINE

1990 CHEV 3/4 Ton, long box, 4 wheel drive. $590. Runs great! Call (250)338-5503.

2325 Valley View Dr 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S N/P 5 appls. $1300/mth Avail Sept 1st 268B Mitchell Place 3 bed 2 bath N/S N/P 5 appls. $1200/mth Avail. Immed.

TRANSPORTATION

YAKIMA SKYBOX luggage carrier, new condition, 82”L $350. Big Chief electric fish smokehouse, near new, $85.

Call (250)334-4043.

AUTO FINANCING DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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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 mature adult building. ALSO ONE BEDROOM. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/dryer. New appliances. Within walking distance to downtown.

Well maintained and well managed building with quiet, mature neighbours. Resident social room.

Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. Security entry. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

CAPRI 1081 Stewart Ave. LARGE TWO BEDROOM - Bright and spacious.

Unique floor plan end unit — windows on three sides. Recent renovation. Very attractive suite. Quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

EDGEWATER 355 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM top floor — river view. Fully renovated and very attractive suite. Excellent location just two blocks from downtown. Quiet, adult building.

Well maintained. Security entry. Reasonable rent. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

CARRIAGE HOUSE 1155 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM very bright and spacious corner suite. Attractive layout - recently renovated. Security entry. Full sized appliances. In suite storage. Quiet adult building just three blocks from downtown. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

BELLE AIRE 575 14th Street A VERY SPECIAL TWO BEDROOM in a unique, character building. Over 1000 sq. ft. Heat, hot water and laundry included in rent. Recent renovation.

Quiet, mature adult building close to downtown. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

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THE ROYAL BANK of Canada handed over a cheque for $20,000 to the St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation.

These funds will pay a large share of a new piece of equipment, called the Arctic Sun Temperature Management System, which costs just over $30,000.

Community ervice S What is your group up to?

The Comox Valley Record wants to recognize the many events that make our community a better place to live.

Submit photos and information to: In Person: 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay;

By Mail: Comox Valley Record,

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Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7; By e-mail: sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com Mark submissions to the attention of Earle Couper and be sure to include a contact name and phone number.

Due to the volume of submissions, photo prints cannot be mailed back. Please pick them up within two weeks of publication. We cannot guarantee their return.

CHILDREN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION of Vancouver Island presented Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding with a grant of $25,000, awarded through the Foundation’s 2013 community grants program. The grant will be used for the development, implementation and evaluation of a mental health therapy program for children ages 8 to 12, using a horse as the therapeutic medium.

THE COMOX FIREFIGHTERS Association donated $2,000 to the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation at its annual charity golf tournament held in Duncan in June.

The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation honours and remembers firefighters who have been killed in the line of duty and helps to support their families.

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(Please include name and contact information - this will not be published and is for verification only.)

ONE submission will be drawn the last Friday of each month (starting March 29th) and the winner will receive a $25 Prime Chophouse & Wine Bar Gift Certificate.

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 0% FINANCING 96 MONTHS  LOW PAYMENTS  WELL EQUIPPED VEHICLES  5 YEAR WARRANTY FOR UP TO

ON SELECT MODELS

WELL EQUIPPED: AIR CONDITIONING HEATED FRONT SEATS HEATED DOOR MIRRORS FRONT ACTIVE HEADRESTS FRONT, SIDE & CURTAIN AIRBAGS POWER WINDOWS & DOOR LOCKS AM/FM/CD/MP3/USB/iPOD® AUDIO SYSTEM

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2012 BEST NEW SMALL CAR

HWY: 5.3L/100 KM CITY: 7.1L/100 KM▼

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ACCENT 5 DR GL 6-SPEED MANUAL. $200 PRICE ADJUSTMENTΩ, DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

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HWY: 5.2L/100 KM CITY: 7.1L/100 KM▼

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WELL EQUIPPED: AIR CONDITIONING 6 AIRBAGS iPOD®/USB/AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS POWER WINDOWS & DOOR LOCKS SIRIUS XM™ RADIO WITH BLUETOOTH® HANDS FREE PHONE SYSTEM & STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS

CRUISE CONTROL HEATED FRONT SEATS

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SANTA FE SPORT 2.4L FWD

HWY: 6.7L/100 KM CITY: 10.1L/100 KM▼

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NO MONEY DOWN 5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty†† 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty

HyundaiCanada.com

The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2013 Accent 5 Door GL 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GL 6-Speed Manual /Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD Auto with an annual finance rate of 0%/0%/0.99% for 96 months. Bi-weekly payments are $83/$92/$139. No down payment required.

Cost of Borrowing is $0/$0/$1,126. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,550/$1,550/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2013 Elantra GL 6-Speed Manual for $19,149 (includes $750 price adjustment) at 0% per annum equals $92 bi-weekly for 96 months for a total obligation of $19,149. Cash price is $19,149.

Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,550. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ▼Fuel consumption for 2013 Accent 5 Door GL 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.1L/100KM)/Elantra GL 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.2L/100KM; City 7.1L/100KM/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD Auto (HWY 6.7L/100KM, City 10.1L/100KM) are based on Energuide. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ♦Price of models shown: 2013 Accent 5 Door GLS 6-Speed Manual/Elantra Limited /Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited AWD are $19,249/$24,849/$40,259.

Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,550/$1,550/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $200/$750/$500 available on 2013 Accent 5 Door GL 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GL 6-Speed Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD Auto. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. πBased on the June YTD 2013 AIAMC report. †Ω♦Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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