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VOLUME 30 | NO. 67 The Simon’s Cycles YANA Ride held Sunday was an unprecedented success, as 525 cyclists helped raise $44,000.

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Animal cruelty charges laid Lee Wood of Cumberland has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada after allegedly hitting the dog, a black female shih tzu named Treasure, with such force that the dog had to be euthanized because of the severity of her injuries.

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Riverway walkway section closure A section of the Courtenay Riverway walkway between 19 and 20 Streets will be closed starting Tuesday, Aug. 25 for trail improvements and environmental restoration. The closure is expected to last several weeks.

Walkway users will need to temporarily detour using the sidewalk on Cliffe Avenue For more information, contact Nancy Hofer, City of Courtenay environmental planner, at 250-334-4441 or email nhofer@courtenay.ca

Man charged with animal cruelty

A brutal attack on a family pet has led to charges of animal cruelty against a Cumberland man, following a BC SPCA investigation.

Lee Wood has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada after allegedly hitting the dog, a black female shih tzu named Treasure, with such force that the dog had to be euthanized because of the severity of her injuries.

Treasure, who was owned by Wood’s mother, suffered severe blunt force trauma and sustained fractures and hemorrhaging to the skull and neck in the attack on June 9.

“It is heartbreaking to think of the pain and terror this poor dog must have experienced,” said BC SPCA senior animal protection officer Tina Heary. “While her life could not be saved, it is important that we seek justice for her and send a strong message that this type of violence against animals is not acceptable in our society.”

Wood’s next court appearance is Sept. 10, 2015, in Courtenay. If convicted, he faces a maximum fine of $10,000, a jail term and a potential lifetime ban on owning animals.

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Record amount raised in 2015 YANA Ride ■ Terry Farrell terry.farrell @comoxvalleyrecord.com

The Simon’s Cycles YANA Ride held Sunday was an unprecedented success.

“We had 525 cyclists, 145 volunteers, and we raised $44,000! Our biggest year yet,” said Ocean Varney, YANA community relations co-ordinator.

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Alberni Museum on the move in the mall erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Lewis Bartholomew is on the move.

He, along with hundreds of pieces of his collection and displays, are moving across the hallway of the Comox Centre Mall, readying for the official re-launch of the HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial.

“It’s almost twice the space (as the old location) and it’s right across the way - it’s much more visible,” said Bartholomew, the museum’s founder and executive director.

“It will help us expand the gift shop area, and it won’t be so tight.

The other space worked really well for one, two, three people, but when we had large groups it becomes a bottle neck. With the new space, there’s one way in, and one way out.”

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He said display units will now be used in the space as islands for people to walk around, and the area will be more flexible for large groups or social gatherings.

Bartholomew added because the space now faces the water, he invites people to stop off in the “sunny library to see the glacier; it has one of the nicest views in Comox.”

In the old space, he said he could accommodate up to 40 people at a time, and admitted it was difficult to navigate.

Now, he noted, the space can easily fit 60 people and it will be easy to view all of the displays.

The re-launch is set for Sept. 5 at 1 p.m., with a 30-minute concert by Roger Helfrick before the ribbon cutting ceremony, There is no admission on the day, but there will be an admission fee of $2 adults/$1 children from Sept. 7 onwards.

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Tie downs: How many do you need?

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The load consisted of rough lumber, about 2x6 or 2x8 size 12 to 14 feet long and 3 feet high on a flat deck trailer pulled by a large pickup truck.

Load security was provided by a single heavy strap wrapped once around the middle of the load.

The combination was being pulled at highway speed which was 90 km/h. Do you think that this load was secured to the trailer sufficiently?

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This knowledge alone should tell you that one strap is not enough.

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Future looks bright for purposeful drone usage

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ll unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, are not created equal.

While flying a hobby store model for fun or filming one’s recreational activities from a unique angle, for example, will continue to grow in popularity, the industrial uses of UAVs have us excited to see what comes next.

South of us, a Victoria-area fire rescue was given a taste of the potential effectiveness of UAVs last weekend when firefighters were called to haul yet another fallen hiker off Mount Finlayson – that’s eight this year, and counting.

Commercial operator David Carlos flew his camera-equipped aircraft during the rescue.

He was making his first flight over the mountain and helped mainly to chart out a safe escape route for emergency responders.

It illustrated how UAVs can be a critical piece of equipment to help make such operations safer for all involved.

While UAVs and their crude prototypes have been around for a while, we’re just now finding out how they can best be put to commercial use.

Carlos, who holds a certificate from Transport Canada that gives him permission to operate his UAV for specified commercial purposes, has had to notify officials of any planned flight 20 days ahead of time.

Aware that being called in rescue situations might happen more frequently, he recently asked Transport Canada for the OK to fly at a moment’s notice – as when asked to help out in an emergency situation, for example.

He got approval and was told to file his flight information immediately afterwards.

Sounds to us like Transport Canada is willing to loosen the reins for people who have proven to be reliable and trustworthy with UAV use.

As with any new technology, it takes a while for the humans in charge to catch up and create policies that make sense in the real world.

We like that a government agency appears to be using logic and common sense to determine the best way forward and that local agencies might one day have another valuable tool in their toolbox.

And while stories of inappropriate use of remote-controlled aircraft have hogged attention in recent years, the positive uses of this emerging technology are more interesting to us.

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With more than 100 categories from which to place your votes, there’s a little bit of everything in the Reader’s Choice Awards.

It’s far more than “best sushi” and “best winery” although those are two options. In fact, there’s an entire section devoted solely to food and beverage. We cover everything from decor to distilleries; and, of course, any such polling process on Vancouver

There are even some notorious categories, just to add to the fun.

We want to know where the bumpiest road is. (Some would say that’s a Cumberland-specific category. Time will tell.)

Best place to skinny dip? (We bet it will be even more popular in 2016.)

We haven’t forgotten the romance.

Where’s the best place to propose, locally? We want you to tell us.

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Either way, we’ve got you covered.

From patios to pizza; vegetarian fare to roast beef dinner – if you dine out, there’s sure to be a category on which you have an opinion.

We have the other retail services covered as well, in our “Shops and Services” section. Are you a fan of staining your body, or poking holes in it? You surely have a piercing/body art parlour you would recommend.

For the jocks, we have everything from sporting goods stores, to fitness centres; from bike stores to golf courses. Everyone has a favourite. We want to know what it is. There’s even a spot to enter “best place to hit a baseball.” (I’m thinking “right in the middle” will be a popular answer.)

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Art:

Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox presents - “Pearl Ellis Gallery Members’ Vicki Lapp Memorial Photo Award Show and Sale” Aug. 11-30. Open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 – 4 p.m., Closed Monday. Free admission.

Located at 1729 Comox Ave. FMI and to see a virtual gallery of the current show go to pearlellisgallery.com FIRST NATIONS ART AT CVAG - The Comox Valley Art Gallery has three separate exhibits featuring First Nations Art, running until Sept. 5. The art gallery is at 580 Duncan Ave. in Courtenay.

Denman Summer Gallery - “Sewn Together: Colour and Collaborations.” Stacey Armstrong and Barb Mortell are friends, neighbours and quilt collaborators who reside on Denman Island. They will be displaying between 10 and 20 diverse pieces - all works of art, both practical quilts and stunning wall hangings.

Friday Aug. 21 to Tuesday Sept.

1 Gallery hours: Monday to Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Denman Arts Centre at 1016 Northwest Road, Denman Island.

DRAC’S KASTLE - AVANH’s graffiti art show captures a small time frame spanning the years of 2011 to 2013 at Drac’s Kastle, where she recorded ephemeral artworks by herself and other unknown artists. Her show is the current feature at the Gate House and Gallery, 3273 3rd St., Cumberland.

Moon show- Comox Valley Arts Council is presenting an external gallery exhibit of paintings and prints in a Robert Moon mini-retrospective. Five decades of artwork representing a variety of mediums and genre.

The show runs until Sept. 15 at the Red Tree Artisan Cafe 1062456 Rosewall Cr., Courtenay.

Motorcycle art show: Vancouver Island’s motorcyclethemed art show, Freewheelin’, runs Aug. 7-23 at the Gatehouse Gallery & Coffeeclairs in Cumberland.

Original works of art featuring photos by community photographer Ron Pogue, metalwork from armourer Vince Matthews, paintings by impressionist artist DF Gray, and abstract artist Mitchell Villa, plus graphic art, stain glass and more.

WET PAINT - A group of art friends who have painted and shared their passion for several years are excited to be hosting their second “Wet Paint” art sale in a Saratoga Beach garden Aug. 22-23. The 11 artists, from Courtenay, Dove Creek, Black Creek, Campbell River, Comox and Sayward plan to delight the senses with their fresh and marvellous array of paintings.

The show and sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 and Sunday, Aug. 23, in Lesley’s Saratoga Beach garden at 8870 Clarkson Drive, Black Creek.

Calendar: Friday, August 21 Live tunes at the Grif Blue Collar plays at the Griffin Pub tonight. Band starts at 8:30 p.m. and don’t forget the TGIF pot. it grows every week until it’s won.

Saturday, August 22

DANIEL WESLEY “I Am Your Man” CD release show at the Avalanche Bar (275 8th St., Courtenay) with full band! (with special guests). Tickets are $25 plus s/c in advance, $30 at the door and on sale now at Bop City Records, The Avalanche Bar, City Center Spirits Liquor Store and online at ticketzone.com

Monday, August 24 WHIST FOR SENIORS Whist night at Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre. Come join us downstairs in the Rotary Hall for a fun evening. Whist starts at 7:30 p.m. 20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and good fun! New players welcome.

Come early to sign up. $2 per person, members only.

Tuesday, August 25 EUCHRE at Comox Seniors Centre, 1801 Beaufort Ave. We play eight games of euchre for about two hours and 15 minutes. $1 of the $1.25 entry fee is returned in prizes. Those wishing to play on an ongoing basis after a week or two of playing will require a membership. This is only $30 per annum and as a member will cover many other activities as well.

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“We took a picture of this tree frog in our bird house,” said Record reader Zina Richmond. “We call him/her Kermit.” Email “Your View” photo submissions – colour or B&W - to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com. It may get published in an upcoming issue.

Letters to the Editor

Send your letter to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com, or drop it off at the Record office, 765 McPhee Ave. Please keep letters to a maximum of 300 words and sign with your name and hometown. We reserve the right to publish and to edit for space/clarity. Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are the sole opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the paper.

Character of Comox being destroyed by council

Dear editor, After the Lorne Hotel development debacle, I thought the Comox town council had truly done their worst by not listening to the majority of the residents of Comox and ploughing ahead with bylaws changes to allow the five-storey monstrosity to be built.

But now, two more recent stories lead me to conclude this council is not done yet with the destruction of our Town by the Sea. First they tear down Baybrook house, clearly an historic building and important part of the fabric of this town. Apparently this was done under the guise of saving big bucks for the taxpayers. Here’s a thought, stop giving all the huge tax breaks to business.

And now there’s been a rezoning application submitted by Berwick proposing a design featuring a six-storey building to be added to the current building. Six stories! Are you kidding?

What the heck is happening to this town? What’s happened to the official community plan? But wait, I’m sure council will be very diligent in ensuring there’s a proper process in place, including a public hearing and I’m sure they will listen and heed the concerns and wishes of the majority of the residents, just like they did with the Lorne proposal. Oh wait, that’s right, they ignored the majority on that one.

Clearly, after four years of this council, there will be a legacy left.

Sadly, it won’t be the one the residents want or envision for their town.

Barb Tribe Comox

Voting for change while ignoring policies is not wise

Dear editor, Several of our federal political par-

ties are campaigning on the highly unoriginal promise to bring ‘change’ to Canada. A Léger poll released last week suggests that the strategy may be working, with as many as a third of Canadians leaning toward voting for the party that survey participants agree ‘most embodies change’.

Undoubtedly there are times when change is necessary on both personal and national levels. But for a plurality of voters to prefer the party of change raises a serious question about Canadians’ attitudes towards politics.

How many votes in the upcoming election will be decided based on actual matters of policy? With the parties encouraging a desire for change—and none of them is completely free from using this appeal—how many discussions about integrity in government, care in economic management, and prudence in international relations are ignored?

Are we in danger of choosing change for its own sake? Not all change is wrong. But sometimes it is better to step back and let oneself vote based on which politicians are capable of providing effective, reliable government.

Policy debates may not be as interesting as the emotional rhetoric of change. But in the long run, a thoughtful, considered decision may prove better for Canada.

Brendon Johnson Courtenay

Water customers should be thanking Dr. Enns

Dear editor, Forty-one-thousand CVRD water customers, including many Comox Valley businesses, should be thanking Dr. Charmmaine Enns for ordering the Comox Valley Regional District, Village of Cumberland and Timberwest to address the basic cause of the

47-day boil water order. Finally, some leadership.

Dr. Enns established a timeline of Sept. 16, before fall rains, to fix the problem and establish clear penalties for each party if the problem is not addressed.

Thank you Dr. Enns. We are all tiring of boil water emergencies on what used to be a “pristine”, plentiful, water supply - Comox Lake. And stage 3.

Phil Harrison Comox

Reader feels veterans were slighted

Dear editor, I’m generally regarded a peaceful guy by nature and don’t get easily riled up, but page 26 of Thursday’s Record honouring Canadian’s veterans got my dander up.

There was scant acknowledgment of the more than 125,000 Canadian Armed Force members that served in more than 35 countries around the world over the last six decades.

Lest we forget, approximately 130 gave their lives and many more have suffered physical and mental injuries and came back to broken homes in the service of their country.

Many of the missions like the 1963 mission to Yemen were dangerous and the living conditions were described to be, at best, atrocious. We answered the call to duty and expected no reward. We simply did the best job we could.

We don’t deserve to be treated as second class Vets by Veterans Affairs and our George Bush wannabe Prime Minister.

In 1988 the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the United Peacekeepers in recognition of their collective efforts in the cause of peace.

Doug Poole Courtenay

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The therapy of horseback riding ■ Terry Farrell terry.farrell @comoxvalleyrecord.com

“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.”

–Winston Churchill For 30 years, the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society has addressed needs of physically, mentally and emotionally challenged residents of our community.

Using the barn at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds as its home base, the CVTRS helps a client base of nearly 100 people of nearly all ages.

“Our goal is to enhance the well-being of our riders, be that physical, mental, or emotional,” said executive director Nancy King. “The horses help in the teaching of coping skills, for empathy, for compassion, for caring – the movement and the characteristics of the horses, those are the tools.”

The CVTRS has 14 horses in its stable. Three are owned by the society. The other 11 are seasonal “loaners.”

“We own Brydee, Bella and Max, and all the others

are privately owned,” said fundraising and events co-ordinator Angela Walker. “Their owners graciously hand them over for the nine months (the CVTRS season is nine months long, beginning in the fall), and we take care of all of the costs. They live here and we maintain a staff, right through all the (holiday) breaks.”

Not every horse offered to the society is accepted.

Head instructor and stable manager Teg Harper selects the horses and she said there are specific characteristics that must be addressed every time.

“It’s very important the type of horses that are used, that they have different gaits, different heights, different movements, different qualities... and then each individual rider is matched to a horse, based on whatever that rider needs to work on,” said Harper. “We need a stable of 14 horses to ensure that I have enough selection to be able to match riders and horses together.”

“It takes a special horse to be part of our program, because it’s not an exciting job for a horse,” said Walker.

“It requires a lot of patience and a lot of skill.

“These horses immediately make a connection with their riders. They can read you in an instant. They work so hard with the riders and it’s not normal, what we are asking them to do.”

There is even some “superstar” blood among the stable.

Scout, a horse owned by CVTRS office manager Hila-

Costly venture

The horses cost the society $4,943 each, per year for feed, bedding, shoes, training and routine veterinary care. That’s a total cost of $69,202 annually for the 14 horses on hand.

“The horses are obviously vital to the program – without the horses, there is no program. So the health and care of the horse is paramount to us,” said Harper.

“In order for these horses to do their magic, they have to be very healthy.”

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“Scout is really a local celebrity,” said Walker. “He was a racing horse until he had a stroke and lost his eye, so kids just think he is the coolest thing ever, because he has a visible disability. But he is just amazing with the kids – he’s like a giant puppy dog.”

Erica Farrell, a pediatric physiotherapist in the Valley who volunteers with CVTRS, said the program’s benefits are far-reaching.

“One of the best things about this program is that the kids don’t even realize they are doing therapy,” she said. “Also, everybody thinks about the physical benefits, but the emotional and mental benefits are also huge. Imagine yourself in a wheelchair always looking up to everybody else. Suddenly, on a horse, everybody else is looking up to you!”

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26, in the very heart of the society’s environment – the CVEX barn.

Walker promises this will be a first-class affair.

“One of the first questions I have been getting asked by every woman is ‘how can a barn be elegant? Why would I have dinner in a barn?’ But it can be done,” she said. “I can assure you, this will be a transformation.

Yes, you will smell the hay, but that’s OK – there has to be an element of connection to the evening.

“But other than that, I have a very elegant evening in mind. I am thinking about women coming here in their nice dresses and their high heels. I am not going to let them get dirty. We will put the floor down, like we do for MusicFest, and give it a sort of Spruce Meadows feeling.”

The evening will begin with champagne and appetizers, and the opportunity for guests to get up close and personal with each of the 14 “equine staff members.”

There will also be a fashion show, featuring the horses and other CVTRS staff and volunteers.

The Bees Kneez will be catering the event, with Luke Blu Guthrie providing the musical entertainment.

“The ultimate goal (of the event) is to find sponsors for each of the 14 horses,” said Walker. “With Teg at the helm, these horses are all extremely well cared for, but in order to do that – the best possible vet care, the best possible food, the best possible shoes, that’s how much it costs.

“Right now, it’s all paid for through any other fundraising that we do, and the grants that we are constantly (applying for) at the office. That in itself can be (all consuming). We could sit here all week, writing, and may get nothing for it. Then some weeks we will get two in a week. But it’s a hard way to do things.”

The CVTRS is introducing a sponsorship package, with different levels, from as little as $100 per year, right up to a $5,000 sponsorship – which would completely fund one horse.

That said, Epona 2015 is not an auction of any sort. There will be no on-site bidding for sponsorship. As much as anything, it’s a meet-andgreet for the horses and their possible financial facilitators.

“There will be no pressure - all we are going to do … is show them videos, pictures, let them meet the actual horses, and then (they can) decide what they want to do,” said Walker. “It might be something that just sticks with them for a year and then next year they say ‘you know what? I really want to do that.’”

To purchase tickets for Epona 2015, or to learn more abut the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society, go to cvtrs.com

Photos: Front cover Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society head instructor Teg Harper, with Bella; opposite page - a CVRTS session (photo courtesy Jorgensen Photography); above - CVRTS office manager Hilary Doucette, and fundraising and events co-ordinator Angela Walker join Harper and Bella for a “champagne” salute to Epona 2015.

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LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH HEART AND LUNG CONDITIONS ■ EVERY DAY the Emergency Department moves into action to assess and treat patients with complaints of chest pain and shortness of breath. Heart attack, lung attack and stroke devastates the lives of patients and those that love them. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation 1 in 3 Canadians will die from heart disease and stroke and many more will live with its effects. With a growing population and aging demographic, heart and lung disease is on the rise. Fortunately, today there are many innovative treatments and medical testing to help patients in preventing, diagnosing and treating heart attacks and strokes.

You can help provide the support needed to ensure the best of technology is available for your family, friends and loved ones. 2 new stress test machines are needed at St. Joseph’s to keep up with the increase in need .

The new equipment will provide many patient benefits that include • Decreased wait times for treatment • Highly accurate readings • Faster and more efficient patient testing.

• This new technology allows data to be stored on-line for access throughout Island health e-health data base system and the new equipment will transfer to the new Comox Valley Island health Hospital in 2017.

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■ The Comox Valley Cardio-Pulmonary Wellness program is thankful for the continuing support of the First Open Heart Society. The program is a 12 week education and exercise program for people with heart and lung conditions, run out of the Comox Community Centre. Donations to the First Open Heart Society and St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation contribute to program development, education materials, and subsidy for low income participants.

Pictured are members from The Royal Canadian Legion Courtenay Branch 17 presenting a cheque for $10,000 to support the purchase of 2 new stress test machines.

From the left Dave Bell - Past President , Meghan Liddle - St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, Bruce Stewart – President, Wanda McMillan – Department Manager and Craig Dickson – Clinical Chief Respiratory Therapy.

With this generous donation from the Courtenay Legion The Foundation is within now $40,000 of the 80,000 goal!!!

The program is a user pay program but donations are needed to help sustain the program and services offered in the Comox Valley.

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St. Joseph’s Hospital will continue to provide Hospice and Residential Care Services ■ The Order of the Royal Purple are pleased that St. Joseph’s will continue with their mission to enhance the care and services in Residential Care at St. Joseph’s. The plans to redevelop the Views and move to single rooms as well as enhance care for those with dementia are needed services for the Comox Valley.

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Pictured above from the left is Irene McMurtie and Thelma Lund – Royal Purple presenting a cheque for $1000.00 to Meghan Liddle – St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, Charleen Phelps- Residential Care Manager at the Views- St. Joseph’s Hospital. These funds will support St. Joseph’s expanding role.

Newborns to Residential Care Helps Keep Our Community Healthy ■ From newborns to residential care. The Comox Valley Lions club share our vision to ensure the best of technology is available for our friends and families.

Pictured above is Bob Scales - President presenting a cheque to Lynn Dashkewytch – St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation Executive Director.

The $3,000 donation will provide support in the area of Maternal Child Care Diabetes Education, Cardiac Care and Hospice Care at St. Joseph’s. This generous donation and continued support from the community will ensure the best of healthcare is available today and into the future when the acute care services move to the new Comox Valley Island Health Hospital in 2017.

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Some of Michelle Henly’s best days are on the floor, teaching.

“It just all came together,” she explains looking back on her varied - and worldwide - careers.

Henly is one of the owners and ballet director of Triple Heat Dance Academy of Performing Arts in Tin Town, and a dancer who began at a young age who had teaching in her blood.

“I started off in Highland dance, and went to the National Ballet in Toronto for two years,” she says. “I then went to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet for three years … when I was 17 and in Grade 12, I decided not to pursue ballet as a professional career.”

Henly, who grew up in B.C.’s Interior, moved to Toronto and studied musical theatre for two years. When she realized that wasn’t quite the right fit, she decided upon a teaching career which took her first to the U.K, and then Kuwait.

Doubling as both a dance and physical education teacher (dance is a mandatory class in the U.K. for Grades 7-9), Henly began teaching a variety of dance styles.

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“I taught children from all over, and I really fell in love with being in charge,” she adds with a laugh.

“I worked closely with the theatre department and I loved thinking of and planning shows.”

Henly’s parents, who retired to the Comox Valley, worked in Uganda while she was in Kuwait, helping build schools. While there, in consultation with Henly, they adopted a nine-year-old orphaned boy, and Michelle agreed to become his legal guardian.

It was at that time Henly decided to return to Canada and open a studio teaching dance - her passion.

“Everything fell into place,” she explains, and adds the business came together with the help of Triple Heat co-owners and fellow faculty Livea Harding and Tamara Telford, who teach performing arts and musical theatre, respectively.

With 175 to 200 students, and 23 ballet classes a week, Henly credits her love of dance to the key to finding her joy in her work.

“I am passionate about what I do, and the minute I’m in the studio, all the world’s problems go away, along with my faith in God, and good support from my family and two (business) partners.”

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I know . . . finding time to exercise and eat healthily can be a challenge. But with a little weekly planning, it can be manageable.

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4. Make a menu. Have a meal plan and shop accordingly.

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Find ways to save time and be creative – cook twice the amount of chicken and use the leftovers for chicken wraps/ salad, for example. Use a crockpot – most dishes take 15 minutes to prep.

5. Be prepared. Wash extra greens, keep prepped raw veggies in Tupperware in the fridge so making a salad and snacking on veggies is easy.

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This fall, Chambers across the country will be encouraging members and citizens to vote. Chambers do not endorse candidates (we are a non-partisan organization) Chambers are encouraging citizens of Canada to exercise their RIGHT to vote! – it’s a BIG deal.

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and accountability on a world scale. To quote Perrin Beatty, President & CEO of the Canadian Chamber, “We are all here for the same end result – we want our communities to be vibrant and we want our citizens to succeed.”

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Pick up items from over 20 vendors for preschool to teenage children.

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Pagan festival WORSHIP COMOX VALLEY comes to the Valley On Saturday, Aug. 22, pagans from all over Vancouver Island will come together for the first time at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds Rotary Bowl to celebrate 11 years of Vancouver Island Pagan Pride.

After 10 successful years of celebrations in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island Pagan Pride is on the move to share the festivities with other parts of the Island.

Pagan Pride Day is an international project that promotes tolerance and understanding between people with different belief systems through education, activism, charity and community. The time of year is carefully chosen to celebrate the harvest and share the fruits of our efforts with our community.

Vancouver Island Pagan Pride Day aims to show the public what paganism is about through a daylong collection of workshops, rituals and demonstrations. It’s also a time for the pagan community to come together and celebrate our diversity with live entertainment, vendor tables with goods and services from pagan or pagan friendly

businesses and organizations.

“I’m very excited to be bringing Pagan Pride to the Comox Valley,” says Mary Malinski, high priestess of the Circle of the Sacred Muse and maiden of the Aquarian Tabernacle Church of Canada.

“There are a lot of people who are curious about Paganism, or maybe have been practising for a while, and this is an opportunity for all of us to connect with the broader community, make a contribution and have fun doing it.”

Each year the pagan community dedicates its hard work and energy towards raising donations for a charitable organization that has a positive effect in the community at large.

This year Pagan Pride is collecting non-perishable food items and donations for Lush Valley Food Action Society and the Comox Valley Food Bank.

The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free, though donations for the Food Bank and LUSH Valley are encouraged.

A schedule of events will be located on our website at: http:// vipaganpride.org

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

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An Affirming Ministry

Sunday Worship Worship and Sunday and Children & Youth Program 10 am Children & Youth Program Saturday Service at 5am pm (Sept-May) 10:00

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A Taize service will take place at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 at Comox United Church, 250 Beach Dr. The service consists of periods of silent contemplation, short spiritual readings, and chanting.

The intent is to provide a quiet sacred space for deepening one’s communion with the divine.

Comox United Church and the Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship are the joint sponsors of this service which takes place every fourth Saturday of the month.

The service lasts about 40 minutes and is open to everyone.

For more information, contact Arlene at 250-890-3671 or Peggy at 250-871-1540.

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Devotional gathering – with the theme “Spiritual Growth” August 24 at 7:15 pm. All are welcome.

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The inaugural Butterfly Ball Comox Valley - a father and daughter gala presented by Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island - raised $37,000 (net) in support of the foundation’s Jeneece Place, the home away from home for Island families who travel to Victoria for their child’s medical care.

The Butterfly Ball was held on June 20 at Crown Isle Resort in the Comox Valley and featured dinner, dancing, games, and a live and silent auction.

One highlight of the evening was a personal story shared by a father and daughter from Port Hardy; they spoke about how support from the foundation has made a difference to them.

Moved by the father/daughter guest speakers, attendees raised their auction bidding paddles and pledged an extra $2,625 to help families stay 105 nights at Jeneece Place.

“The Butterfly Ball is not only a magical evening but a very meaningful one,” said Linda Hughes, president and CEO of Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island. “The experience brings

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Hannah (age 6) and Ken Pesch from Duncan. Hannah was the Junior Belle of the Ball. Her dad is fastening her prize, a butterfly necklace.

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to life the power of philanthropy as well as celebrates the special relationship between fathers and daughters.”

“The ball is our first major event in the central Island, and we are thrilled with the overwhelming support of individuals and sponsors in the community. We can’t wait to hold the event again next year,” Hughes said.

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WEEKEND LITURGIES Saturday 5 pm Mass Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am Mass Confession: Saturday 4:30 pm & before all Sunday masses Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Group, Sept-May Pastor: Father Marek Paczka, SDS Full Wheelchair Access

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European Paper Wasp – Friend or Foe ■ Leslie Cox DUCHESS OF DIRT

EUROPEAN PAPER WASP PHOTO BY LESLIE COX

Lately, there has been a flurry of queries about a wicked-looking, yellow and black-striped, wasp-like interloper in our gardens. And while some sightings may, indeed, be the aggressive yellow jacket, chances are the ones in your garden are European paper wasps.

This is a non-native species, more specifically called Postiles dominula, and easily distinguishable from yellow jackets by their narrow waist between thorax and abdomen. If you see them right next to yellow jackets, the latter

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identification feature on European paper wasps is their long hind legs which are quite visible dangling beneath the insect in flight.

Please do not panic if you see these guys in your garden. Rarely are they aggressive. Unless you happen to get too close to an active nest during egg laying and tending larvae, these wasps are much less likely to sting than yellow jackets, hornets, and even bumblebees.

The first reported North American sighting of this alien bee (native to southern Europe, North Africa and temperate regions of Asia and China) was made in New Jersey in 1968. From there this insect has steadily migrated into Massachusetts (1970s), Wisconsin and Virginia (1980s), Michigan (1994), Ontario (1997), Colorado (2001) and then simultaneously moved east and west to Nova Scotia and British Columbia in 2003. By 2008, the European paper wasp could be found in most regions across North America.

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Prior to being banned in the late 1980s, and then phased out over a period of several years, asbestos was commonly used in a variety of building products. Most people are aware that it was put in insulation and linoleum but do not realize that plaster, drywall mud, ‘popcorn’ ceilings, siding, electrical components, duct tape, and other building materials may also contain asbestos.

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Silence can be isolating EUROPEAN PAPER WASP PHOTO BY LESLIE COX

“European Paper Wasp – Friend or Foe” Continued from page 18 It has also found its way into Australia, Chile, and Argentina.

The queen European paper wasp – sometimes referred to as the foundress – after mating in the fall, hibernates through the winter months in a sheltered location. She emerges in spring and begins building her nest from chewed wood fibres. Selecting the eave of a house or an outof-the-way cavity, the queen fashions a short stalk, called a petiole, with a single brood cell at the end of it. More cells are added to it laterally in a hexagonal pattern, each cell surrounded by six others.

Where these nests differ from those built by yellow jackets and hornets is they remain open. The cells are not encased in football-shaped domes of paper.

The queen deposits an egg in each brood cell as it is constructed. When the larvae hatch, they are fed a diet of regurgitated insects, usually caterpillars. Often two to six auxiliary queens join the original queen to assist with feeding the larvae and building brood cells.

While these subordinate queens maintain a submissive position in the hierarchy of the nest, they are not above trying to sneak in one or two of their own fertilized eggs that the queen usually finds and destroys.

When the larvae reach full size, they seal over their own cells to pupate. Full cycle from egg to adult takes between four and five weeks. This first seasonal brood of wasps are all worker females, taking over the foraging and care of the larvae while still adding more brood cells to the nest.

Towards late summer males

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Many entomologists classify Postiles dominula as an invasive species. Organic farmers hail them as highly beneficial insects. The diet of the European paper wasp consists mainly of caterpillars, cabbageworms, tomato hornworms, tent caterpillars, etc. Unfortunately, they will also dine on a few beneficial species.

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Alpha YaYa Diallo, who performed this past summer at Comox Valley MusicFest as part of the WorldBeat at Home Collaboration, has carved a niche for himself beside such West African luminaries as Salif Keita, Baaba Maal, Youssou N’Dour, and Ismael Lo. Donné Roberts performs mainly in Malagasy, his mother tongue from his birthplace of Madagascar. Donné was raised and educated in Moscow, Russia and now lives in Toronto.

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African Guitar Summit was released on CBC Records in November 2004, and went on to win the Juno for World Music Album of the Year. Their second album, African Guitar Summit II, garnered a 2007 Juno award nomination in the same category.

This star-studded collective currently unites the talents of five musicians, each an expert in their individual style and together creating musical magic.

The Summit features African blues guitar master Madagascar Slim; from Guinea, the smooth fire of Juno Award winner Alpha YaYa Diallo; from Madagascar, the thoughtful composer, powerful vocalist and sublime guitar player Donné Roberts; master balafon player Naby Kamara; and from Ghana, the heartbeat of drummer Kofi Ackah.

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A modern slant has been applied to Malagasy music by guitar and valiha (bamboo zither) player and vocalist Madagascar Slim (born Randriamananjara Radofa Besata Jean Longin). As equally inspired by B.B. King and Jimi Hendrix as the music of his homeland, Slim has created his own distinct sound.

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Local music teacher new CFMT president Local music teacher Cindy Taylor was elected the president of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ last month.

During her two-year term in this position, she also occupies the post of the BC Federation of Music Teachers for her second term.

Taylor has devoted herself to the provincial organization for a total of 14 years, serving on var-

ious executive positions as well as chairing several committees.

During this time she also served at the national level.

On the local level, she has offered her time and abilities to the North Island Branch.

Taylor also maintains a music studio in Campbell River as well as teaching at ‘Motif’ in Courtenay.

Her students range from

beginners to those working at the Grade 11 level (ARCT).

Several of her students have competed by invitation at the provincial level as well as pursuing professional music careers.

To add to her already busy life, Taylor also teaches theory and pedagogy.

She has been active in the local music community for more than 30 years.

David James and Aaron Pritchett providing entertainment at CVEX The Comox Valley Exhibition has two big concerts happening this year. This year’s Barn Raising lineup consists of Johnny Cash tribute artist David James & Big River (with special guests Boondock and Alex Wickett) on Friday Aug. 28 and Aaron Pritchett on Saturday, with Dark Horse opening. All concerts start at 8

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The third and final Summer Jazz Concert at The Gardens on Anderton takes place at 2 p.m. this Sunday when the Gabriel Palatchi Trio from Argentina performs a two-hour concert of exciting and upbeat Latin music.

The trio comprises Gabriel Palatchi, piano and organ; Jose Sanchez, drums and Sean Orabit, bass.

As part of the trio’s cross-Canada tour, Georgia Straight Jazz Society, in a joint venture with the Anderton Therapeutic Garden Society, is looking forward to seeing a large crowd experience the music of one of the new generation of great talented South American jazz ensembles.

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NI Choral Society fall rehearsals begin Sept. 8

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by Bach and Buxtehude.

Choir members come from all over the Comox Valley and some from neighbouring Campbell River.

The choir is joined every year by new singers and often they are new residents to

our area. As always, tenors are in demand, as are sopranos. The choir welcomes those of all ages who want to sing classical choral music and there are no auditions to scare you off!

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The Magnificat, also known as The Song of Mary, is a hymn or canticle taken from Biblical texts and is usually sung at vespers, a sunset service for Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran liturgies and other denominations.

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C.P.E. Bach wrote his Magnificat in Berlin in 1749 and it is scored in seven movements plus two doxologies. It takes about 40 minutes to perform.

The fall rehearsal sessions start Sept. 8 in anticipation of the two seasonal performances in December.

The 60-strong choir rehearses every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at Mark Isfeld Secondary School, 1551 Lerwick Rd., Courtenay.

Membership is $50 (students $30) for the fall session. New members are always welcome and if you want to sing great classical sacred and secular choral music, come and join the choir.

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in their come-from-behind series win over the Prairie Wolf Pack earlier this month, the matches against the USA are expected to be their toughest challenge yet.

“Our team framework is already in place,” said B.C. coach Marius Felix, “and we will have the opportunity to train three times prior to our first game against the USA on Friday, Aug. 21.

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The USA National U18 Women’s team will be coming to Vancouver Island for a two-game series at Brentwood College School on Aug. 21 and 23.

There are seven G.P. Vanier Towhees on the B.C. team.

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“B.C. has such a tremendous reputation as a stronghold in the Rugby Canada landscape, particularly with its women’s programs,” said Tam Breckenridge, on behalf of the USA coaching staff.

“We know coming in that the B.C. team will be wellcoached and very rugby savvy. These games will provide a good opportunity to measure where we are in terms of program development.”

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Madman Mckay’s Jays knocked off first-place West Coast Grinders 17-13, but despite being unbeaten in Men’s Slopitch play they are tied for second with two games in hand. The Jays also pounded Weavers Leather Ballbusters 23-11.

The Grinders destroyed the Avengers 20-3 in their other game last week. S&M Swingers nipped Seeco Slammers 9-8 and crushed CV Marine Misfits 19-3.

Solo La Puntita split a pair, winning 16-4 over KNB Steamers but falling 14-9 to the Slammers. Misfits clipped Coco Loco’s 9-5; Steamers beat Ballbusters 11-5.

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Masters playoffs Komox Men’s Real Baseball League playoff semifinals go this Sunday, Aug. 23 at Highland Field.

Happy’s Source for Sports Indians take on Investors Group Expos at 11:30 a.m. and Brian McLean Yankees go up against Gladstone Brewery Athletics at 3 p.m.

Visitors enjoying pink salmon ■ Ralph Shaw OUTDOORS

We sometimes take for granted the marvellous recreational fishing opportunities we have in our home waters. It was really brought home to me when I went on a short picture taking venture to get a picture for this week’s column. I went to a local beach that I had heard had a good run of pink salmon.

When I arrived I counted 15 active anglers fishing with spinning outfits and fly casting. My first encounter was with a lovely lady from Vancouver who was fishing with a spinning outfit. She was enjoying a new wading outfit that her son had given her as a retirement gift.

During the morning she had landed one nice pink salmon.

Farther down the beach I watched a picture perfect scene with about a dozen anglers silhouetted against a clear sky and a setting sun.

In the meantime, a fly fisher in front of me connected with a nice pink salmon that was quite an active jumper. As he was playing his fish a youth closer to me also had a nice pink salmon take his fly.

Brent Rogers from Nova Scotia landed this pink salmon during a fly fishing trip to the Comox Valley with his PHOTO BY RALPH SHAW father.

It would be hard to design a better picture taking opportunity than what was enfolding in front of me.

I stayed close to the young man as he did an excellent job of playing his fish and sliding it into the grass on the beach.

The picture with this column is of Brent Rogers of Nova Scotia just out of university and he was on a fly fishing trip with his father who joined us as I talked to the youth. The fish Brent had caught was a shiny bright male pink between four and five pounds, taken on a local pink salmon fly pattern.

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In this case, here I was on the beach and had discussions with two anglers, one from Vancouver and the other from Nova Scotia.

Their prime purpose for being in the Valley was to fish for salmon on our local beaches. Their transportation costs would have been over $100 for the lady from Vancouver and probably close to $1,000 for the youth from the east.

All other things aside, the transportation costs of landing these two fish were significant contributions to our tourism

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economy - what a marvellous way to make very good money on a species of salmon that is on the bottom of the commercial salmon market.

We are nicely into the Area 14 annual pink salmon fishery.

Due to the drought conditions all of the rivers in our area are closed to salmon fishing with the exception of the Big Qualicum.

This means that until we get sufficient rain to open our rivers the 2015 pink salmon fishery will probably play out as a beach fishery or typical trolling from boats.

Regardless, they are wonderful fish to catch, eat fresh or smoke and can. Valley people enjoy some great fishing opportunities in Area 14.

Ralph Shaw is a master fly fisherman who was awarded the Order of Canada in 1984 for his conservation efforts.

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We regret the omission.

The 2015 August long weekend marked the third year of the Comox Valley Men’s Open sponsored by Westview Ford and presented by Coastal Community Private Wealth Group.

The Comox Valley Men’s Open is contested over three days at three different golf courses - Glacier Greens, Sunnydale and Crown Isle.

This year saw a great finish for the overall title. After 53 holes the play was tight: three players stood on the 18th tee at Glacier Greens with a share of the lead.

Matt Haddad pulled his tee shot resulting in a bogie on the last hole. Both Jeff Edwards and Tyler VanAnrooy hit great approach shots, Jeff to eight feet and Tyler to six feet. Jeff’s putt just missed on the

Tyler VanAnrooy (right) accepts the 2015 Comox Valley Men’s Open championship trophy from Mike Paroshy of PHOTO SUBMITTED Westview Ford. low side of the hole leaving Tyler a putt for the win. Under the gun, Tyler stepped up and dropped the putt for the win. “Congratulations to the 2015 Comox Valley Men’s Open champion Tyler VanAnrooy and to low net champion Jeff Edwards,” an event

spokesperson said.

VanAnrooy finished with a gross score of 212 while Edwards had 204 net.

A Flight winners: Gross - Ken Osborne 214 c/b, Matt Haddad 214, James Dickson 216, Terran Berger 221. Net - Alex Webber 206, Kolten Almgren

209, Robin Ward 211, Larry Ferguson 212, Kyler Bourgeault 214.

B Flight winners: Gross - Vito Caldarulo 238, Bruce Howe 249, Chuck Kennedy 250.

Net - Rick Siddall 212 c/b, Gary Lacroix 212, Jim Rhodes 218, Mike Pollock 219, Dale Nelson 221.

C Flight winners: Gross - Ron Barker 271, Darrell Smith 278, Russ Nelson 279.

Net - Doug Kines 209, Tim Hautzinger 219 c/b, Al Pasanen 219, Guy Traverse 220, Ed Rudolph 221.

Tourney organizers thanked all the sponsors who supported this year’s event.

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Out of Play In other tennis news, the North Island Regional Tennis Society was unsuccessful in its bid to net

a $250,000 grant from Kraft Project Play.

Their submission was to build a four-court indoor tennis facility for the North Island at the Comox Valley Sports Centre.

Salt Spring Island’s project, to repair their public tennis courts in Portlock Park, is one of four finalists for the $250,000 grand prize.

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“The only other submission that I thought was excellent was Salt Spring,” said NIRTS spokesperson Brenda Dean.

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“Wow, what a great turnout. No doubt about the weather and of course the food,” an event spokesperson said.

This year’s main draw winners are Diane and Rob Calder.

Finalists are Sheila Ives and Shane Field.

B draw winners were Annette Mayo and Real Labbe, finalists Shirley Kirk and Vernon Dean.

C draw winners were Wendy Thurlborn and David Bannerman, finalists Rowena Barr and Tony (up hills both ways) Wong.

“Lots of tennis and lots of fun. Congratulations to all,” the spokesperson said.

Most Sportsmanlike trophy went to the team of Diane and Rob Calder. “Their attitude both on and off the court represents sportsmanship at its finest.

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Sharon Ryan Yvonne Alys MahrtIt is(Christian) Dennis Melvin Cork TAYLOR, Robert Morrison with great sadness that we Born in Lacombe, Alberta August 21, 1934 to August 4, 2015 announce the passing of Sharon Major (Ret) RCAF, CF Nov 24, 1942 ~ July 14, 2015 Adele Ryan (nee Flack) on May Yvonne passed away peacefully Died peacefully in hospital after a sudden May 28, 2015 at 28, 2015, at the age of 70, at St. in herillness sleep on Tuesday morning Joseph’s Hospital in Comox, BC. at the of 90 years.

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Lillian Ruth Ewert, born in Campbell River, passed in loving care at Victoria Hospice on Aug 15, 2015. Beloved and only sister of Rudy (Norma), Hank, Wally (Henrietta), Frank and David (Chauntel). Aunt After a long and difficult battle with to Darren, Emily, Kevin and Sheldon. Beloved niece of Anna Thayer had been for the last six weeks. help of my wife Margret.

Survived by Helen, his loving wife ofHer 64 years andstruggle by daughters her health, Sharon passed away two year with breast nee Rempel. Much loved friend of Erin, Edie and many others. Ruth Dennis passed away from having peacefully with her loving husband Sharon (Hugh), Gayle lung (Raymond), Susan (Ronald), son Brian cancer was finally over. was a successful and respected denturist, ďŹ rst in Abbotsford, then cancer peacefully at home with family Jerry faithfully by her side.

Sharon (Gwyneth); by 12 grandchildren: Rob,Yvonne Alison, leaves Amy, Ashley behindPurvis; her husaround him. was born to parents Eric and Marin Courtenay. She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of Jill and Mark Taylor; Jon, Alan, Lynn and three Robyn Marcotte; band Erik children Roderick, garet Flack on July 30, 1944. She Predeceased by his father Len Cork, humour and warm personality. If you wish, Gregory and Liska their spouses Jason and Nadine Pickard; by nine great grandchildren; and by was predeceased by her father mother Beatrice Mitchell, stepfather Ernie please donate to your local Hospice Society Jo-Anne, Riley Anne Purvis. and Jeffery. She Eric (1986) and sister Joanne (2004) 1975 ~ June 12, 2015 extended Mitchell, brother Stan. families. Predeceased by grandson treasured each of her six grandand is survived by her husband Jerin Ruth’s name. No service by request.

Survived byAtmy wiferequest, Margret,there my will chil-be no visitation childrenorCourtney, Brendan, Bob’s funeral. The familyAlexemiah Gregory Ryan, son Don (Lori), daughter Sandra (Allen), grandchildren (40 years) dren Mike, will Joe,assemble Ken, Phillip Juanita ander,his Alysha, Cameron, Bryana and Alexander as well as by brother Ron (Wendy) and at and a later date to celebrate life. Zara and Keira. Two (Graham). My stepchildren Jason (Kerry), older brothers Jack, David and a sister Lois Johnston (Collin). She will be missed greatly and remembered for Chyanne (Tim), Craig, Billy, Peter. I leave sister-in-law Ruth. her love of volunteering with the Ladies Auxiliary at St. Joseph’s Hospital. A IN MEMORIAM behind 18 grandchildren and 1 great Celebration of Sharon’s Life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, During her lifetime Yvonne had granddaughter. I leave behind brothers Selmer (Diane) and Daryl. Also I please consider a memorial donation to a charity of your choice. many jobs in the early day’s office leave behind many, many good friends that I have known over the years. jobs but later she found that her true gift was selling whether it was jewelry or houses but most of all she was a stay at home mother when I worked as a log loader for many years up and down the coast. A job PassedServices away Friday, August 15, Our beloved dad and the children needed her. She will be greatly missed by her family, many Funeral that I loved, I worked for my dad at Len’s Auto Wrecking, I also had my 2015. She leaves to mourn her grandfather died on May 1, friends and acquaintances. There will be no formal funeral and her 250 338James 4463 own truck long hauling across Canada. I’ve done many other jobs also. ďŹ ance Pearson, daughter ashes will be spread at the spit where she often walked early in the I enjoyed driving race car (Bomber class)2015 and help buildage race at the ofcars 79.with Jocelyn Bissonette, and son www.tonefffunerals.com morning enjoying the look of the sea and the mountains. Whenever an Jeff. I want to thank everyone involved that made it possible for me to Justin Bissonette.

Predeceased by his wife eagle flew over she took that as a special good omen for the day. May drive a race car again which I won. What a thrill that night for me. Past She willfi berst� sadly missed. “where your family comes of 45 years, Barb and their she rest in peace.

6 years I found my passion in singing and doing Karaoke with Joel and infant son David. many of my friends. Volunteering my time to sing at the seniors homes and volunteering at the healing room in C.R. I’msurvived going to aby better He is hisplace three soon. No more pain and suffering for me. children, God bless you all andKempton, thank you Wendy for all the good times over the years.

Chris Kempton and Lori Celebration of Life will be August 29th at Buchanan 1pm at 127 Henry Rd. Campbell (Lonnie), River. Your welcome to come earlier. It will be potluck with Karaoke. For Bob passed away peacefully grandchildren Devon more details call Joe in the evening hours. 250-218-2253. By request no in Saint Joseph’s Hospital on Kempton, Karli and Celesta flowers.

Saturday, 2015 following Buchanan, Rachel, Ron, Cindy and Brodie,Aug. and 15, three great He was well loved and be missed by all.

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Ruth was Forher some families, viewing Love, Mom, Dad, the Merchant Marines the Upperthe he operated Island Driving School for of sixischildren Sheryl Renee Blankstein, grandparents Wendy cones ever served! After a year inretirement, oldest and last surviving of Edward David chosen as a matter of Yet, some is chosen as a matter of course. are&apprehensive several years before driving a bus into Western Mines for he joined the Armed Forces; he and Barb were wed in 1956 and Cecelia (Ferguson) David, and took pride in her are earlyapprehensive saying they prefer Greenizan, Marion Armstrong course.

Yet, some saying they prefer to remember the deceased “as he or she Watson Ash Europe for 13 years. all&over and 1600s Quebec heritage and 1800s Irish Canadian heritage. and Charlie Perry as well as while stationed overseas. They toured COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS to remember the deceased “as he or she was.�

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However, the last time you saw the person may not Dad fondly recalled these memories in his later years.

He was an active member of the Kiwanis International and wasin Carruthers, Saskatchewan, Ruth Born on October 19, 1916 many other extended family After postings to Downsview, Georgetown, Ottawa 15 Pacific Northwest the time you saw the person may not have been a havelast been aSaskatchewan, comforting experience.

Lt. Governorand of Division in from 1991-High 1992.School He graduated in Saskatoon, members and best friends Erin Weatherall and Zack Lewis, he was stationed to the beautiful was Comox Valley, which inhecommunityand COMING EVENTS experience. actively involved service was awarded thenand finished at the top of hercomforting class at Nursing and countless other friends. Ashley was predeceased by her We have found thatSchool those who have chosen to view prior called home for the remainder of Honorary his life. Ronn and Citizen of Barb Comox in 2009.inHeEdmonton, served many yearsRuth on and Tom Alberta. married during WWII, grandfathers Bill Baddeley and Glen Blankstein.

We have found that those who have chosen to view prior cremation or burial have always been grateful to once were actively involved in several organizations including the Nautical Days of Comox committee.

He wasininstrumental and settled Edmonton. Seven to boys and then two girls to cremation or burial have always been grateful to once Ashley was full of life, had so Square much compassion for so Dancing, Scouting/Guiding, Power Squadron and again see the person they love privately at peace and they left the Prairies and moved to Nanaimo, B.C. in in the creation of the Go Cart races later, in Comox. many things. Extremely artistic and poetic.hosting Her talents were again see the for. personand they love privately at peace and enjoyed and entertaining many events. In his 1969, and to Comox in 1970.

Ruth was a proud, caring looking cared Bob was an avid fisherman and had great luck in Buttle Lake. appreciated by everybody who had beenhetouched them. camping, leisure enjoyedbyfishing, painting, playing the professional RN throughout her career, which culminated as looking cared for.

He was very generous with his catch.

Eveninif Comox. only oneRuth or two need this last chance to A beautiful vibrant young woman inside She toy hadand so tree house banjo and and out. creative building. Eventually a Supervisor at St. Joseph's Hospital waspeople Even if only one or two people need this last chance to Bob, your sense of humour wit predeceased will be greatly by missed many hopes and dreams, so many he plans makeowned this world a goodbye�, andtoBarb and operated Kempton Custom Drapesand quickalso her siblings“say Russell (1918),it should Robert,be granted. “say goodbye�, it should by that yourmany familyremember and friends. better place. Her legacy will continue lives she capacity andthrough Blinds all andtheit is in this Marguerite, Gordon and Dorothy; and by her third son be granted.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

INFORMATION

LEGALS

LOST AND FOUND

CALL FOR ENTRIES 13TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens Artisan Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Sept. 5,6 and 7 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

In Memory of GEORGE GREGORY May 26, 1944 ~ August 21, 2003 Here today, Gone tomorrow, but Memories last forever.

Love you always Susan

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

Missing you today and always.

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

the

jobshop

In Loving Memory of LAWRENCE LEESON Apr. 21, 1985 ~ Aug. 21, 2008

THE RESOURCE FOR JOB SEEKERS

Unemployed? Need a resume?

“Far from forgotten”

We have resources in our Self-Service Centre to help you create your own resume.

For FREE job search help call 250-334-3119.

Visit 103–555 4th St. in Courtenay. www.thejobshop.ca The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CARDS OF THANKS

CARDS OF THANKS

Thank You

from Jean & Jackie Fourneau Jean and I would like to thank everyone who came out to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary and who brought food.

Much love your family and friends. xo

INFORMATION LOOKING FOR WITNESSES for car accident, Back Road & Ryan, May 16, 2015, approx 1pm. between a red Cavalier & an SUV. (250)756-2400.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, it is your business, if you want to Stop it is ours. Ph: A.A 250-338-8042 Call Any Time 24/7

HELP WANTED

Nar-Anon are you affected by someone’s use of drugs, we can help. Wed. Group 7:30pm at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Society contact Jack 3343485. Fri. Group 7:30pm, Komok’s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.

FULL-TIME RETAIL ASSOCIATE

Pay: Based on experience Location: Courtenay

To Book Your Special Occasion: Ph. 250-338-5811 features@comoxvalleyrecord.com / Deadlines: Tues & Fri @ noon

Remember Sebastian He was working with Oma (Susan) at Simply Delicious

HELP WANTED

MIDLAND TOOLS

Thank-you to our families and friends for coming and making the day a time we will cherious for all our lives.

FAMILY ALBUM

PERSONALS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

A special thank-you to Dave & Chellaan for helping out and for helping make the beautiful book of memories.

Love to you all, Jean & Jackie Fourneau

Sell products and services in store Maintain shelf stock, stock shelves, merchandise products Shipping & receiving duties involved Cash register work will be involved Retail experience an asset Must be able to get to/from work on your own Ability to follow instructions and stay focused on tasks Positive attitude and outgoing personality

Please contact Ryan or Darrell in-store with resumé: 2230 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay

NOW:

If you would like to say Hi to him.

He would love to talk to you.

Susan from formerly Simply Delicious

LOST AND FOUND FOUND KEYS - Lerwick area in Comox. - set of keys on a ring. 2 gold and 3 silver.

Please check in at the Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay to identify.

HELP WANTED

FOUND: In a used book. 5 wedding pictures. Available at Comox Valley Record 250338-5811 or drop by 765 McPhee Ave. to pickup.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

HAIRSTYLIST/MANAGER $1000 Hiring Bonus! $12.50/Hr., 25% Profit Sharing On Sales!

• Annual upgrading training • Dental, Drug, Eye Care Benefits • Equip. Supplied No Clientele Required!

Call:1-866-472-4339 or e-mail:careers@fchsk.ca NEW SALON has chair rentals avail for hair care person with clientele and a nail tech.

Call 250-202-4351.

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HELP WANTED

Experienced full-time

Administrative Assistant

required for Courtenay business office. The successful candidate will be a dependable, energetic, and personable individual with highly developed business office skills. Qualifications: 3-5 years admin assist exp., MS Office Suite, computer savvy, transcription, excellent written & verbal communication, valid BC driver’s license and passport. We offer competitive compensation and a collegial work environment.

Email resume to Apply@stern-associates.com

Multi-media Journalist The Campbell River Mirror, an award-winning newspaper on central Vancouver Island, is looking for a journalist to help us produce dynamic and creative content for our print, web and social media platforms.

We are looking for a combination of education and experience in writing, reporting, photography and video skills. Experience with InDesign is also an asset.

The journalist must be a self-starter comfortable reporting news, features and some sports. We require a team player who can work in a cooperative environment and adheres to the highest journalistic standards.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package based on experience. You must also have a valid driver's licence and a dependable vehicle.

He is almost 20 years : Plays Hockey with the Oceanside Generals and works at Island Honda

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given by BJ Auto and Welding that the following 18.5’ Sangster boat & trailer will be sold at public auction on Wednesday, September 30, if the monies owed by Tom McGillon are not paid and the contents not removed from premises.

Auction will start at 1pm till 4pm on September 30, 2015.

AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someone’s drinking?

Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666). www.al-anon.alateen.org

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Thank-you to our children Raymo, Deanise and Nicole; our granchildren Rashelle & Matt, Paige & Tyler and our beautiful great granddaughter Kameron.

NOTICE is hereby given that items in Headquarters Mini Storage of: C. Linegar, Unit #31 Will be sold to cover storage and disposal costs if not paid in full by the 24th of August, 2015.

Campbell River is a picturesque seaside city of 33,000 people located on Vancouver Island. It has access to a full range of cultural and recreational facilities and is home to the classic West Coast lifestyle of Vancouver Island and the northern Gulf Islands.

Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Yukon, Hawaii and Ohio.

Send your resume and references by August 21, 2015 to: Alistair Taylor Editor, Campbell River Mirror, 104 - 250 Dogwood St. Campbell River, B.C. V9W 2X9 Or e-mail: editor@campbellrivermirror.com

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PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

HALALT FIRST Nation Director of Operations. The Director of Operations position is a fulltime position. This position contributes to the efficient dayto-day operations of Halalt First Nation and is responsible for providing support to and accountable to the Chief and Council. The following is a list of the primary duties associated with the position: - Implementation of Chief and Council strategic plans; - Provide Administrative Leadership to Halalt Administration; - Oversees, plans and implements policies and procedures for all areas of Halalt operations; - Oversees and provides direction and support to administrative staff, contractors and consultants; Ensures Halalt budgets are executed and managed as directed by the Halalt Chief and Council within appropriate accounting principles; - Actively seeks funds for operations, projects and programs outside AANDC funding programs; Provides input into short-term and long-range planning and develops and implements budgets accordingly; - Organizes and completes internal and external communications; - Represents Halalt Administrative interests on various boards/ committees for associated organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor Degree from a recognized college or university in Business Administration, Indigenous Governance, or Public Administration and/or at least five years Senior Management experience working in First Nation organizations/governments;- Strong track record for proposal writing and acquiring funds; - Strong oral and written communication skills is a necessity; - Proven record of financial management skills and experience with financial reporting; - Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others; - Ability to motivate, inspire and lead a small but focused team; - Must be able to maintain strict rules of confidentiality and be loyal to the office of Halalt First Nation. WORKING CONDITIONS Halalt First Nation is a small community located in Chemainus B.C. area. The Director of Operations usual work arrangement is Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, but it is a requirement to attend evening Chief and Council meetings and occasional weekend community meetings. Salary will commensurate with experience. Resumes will be accepted until August 27, 2015 at 4:00pm.

We appreciate all interested applicants, however only those short-listed will be contacted for an interview. In accordance with Section 16 (1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act, persons of aboriginal descent may be accorded preferential treatment. All resumes are to be addressed to the attention of: Halalt First Nation’s Chief and Council Email: receptionist@halalt.org or mail your resume to: 7973 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K5

HELP WANTED

CUSTODIAL/OPERATIONS STAFF Comox Valley Airport - 2 positions The Comox Valley Airport Commission (CVAC) is accepting applications for one permanent part-time (minimum 20 hours per week) and one casual (minimum 10 hours per week) custodial/operations staff member for the Comox Valley Airport terminal building. It is preferred that the interested applicants have custodial experience. Training will be provided in security procedures, emergency response, and customer service.

Applicants must demonstrate the motivation to learn new skills, the ability to effectively interact with the public, and must bring a positive attitude to all situations.

The Comox Valley Airport offers a diverse and dynamic working environment in a thriving organization. The work is physically demanding, but the varied tasks make the position interesting. Applicants must be bondable.

Demonstrated strength of character and a strong work ethic will factor highly into assessing applicant suitability.

Kindly submit résumés no later than 4:00p.m. Friday, August 28th to: Custodial Employment Attention: Operations Manager Comox Valley Airport 118-1250 Knight Road Comox, BC, V9M 4H2

WACOR HOLDINGS Certified flag persons required for Campbell river & Courtenay area. admin@wacor.ca

FULL TIME Heavy Duty Parts Counter person required for a busy truck, trailer, engine repair facility in Campbell River, BC. Must have experience in heavy duty truck & trailer and/or Cummins & Detroit diesel engines.

Competitive wage & benefit package available. Email resumes to: warren@carmacdiesel.com.

P/T LANE ATTENDANT, must be able to cashier and also be a party hostess. Drop off resumes Mon-Fri 11-3 only Codes Country Lanes 307 6th Street, Courtenay.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HELP WANTED

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PAINTING

NEWSPAPER

SENIORS INTERIOR PAINTING 30 Years Experience Reliable, meticulous workmanship Seniors pricing Gord 250-650-8065

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

250-338-0725 Carriers Needed

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

COMOX

UNDER $200

RENTALS

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

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

AVOID HOME Foreclosure there are people who can help Get options now at (250)5883360. https://bitly.com/1AT2S1Z LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY

FRUIT & VEGETABLES ASH BERRY FARM- grade A pickling cukes, grown with organic fish fertilizer, $2.25/lb.

Order now. (250)465-2310.

FUEL/FIREWOOD COMOX VALLEY FIREWOOD- Custom cut, split, delivered. Well seasoned. Also bin rental. Call (250)703-3473.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

LEGAL

.95 ACRE UNIQUE 4 bd 2300 sq ft split level home. Peaceful and private. 35 fruit trees and grapevines. Walking distance to town, school, golf and trails. Ocean, mountain and city view.

(250)286-0634. www.991petersen.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL TINSMITH / SHEET Metal Worker, Pope & Sons Refrigeration Ltd. 1139 Franklin’s Gull Road, Parksville. Journeyman preferred. 3rd or 4th year apprentice may be considered. Permanent, full-time.

Require: Journeyman ticket, Previous related Heat pump and HRV experience, B Gas Ticket an asset, Valid drivers license, Please apply by fax: 250-248-5467, by e-mail: info@popeandsons.com In Person: 1139 Franklin’s Gull Road, Parksville.

PERSONAL SERVICES ESCORTS AMBROSIA’S HEAVENLY Healing Massage. Aug. 31 to Sept. 2. Mature masseuse.

NO full service. 250-884-2172. missambrosiamassage.com

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

HANDYPERSONS 250-898-8887. HOME Repair, Renovation & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior.

Call Les for Free Estimate.

CHUCK’S HOME RENO’S & Repairs.

WHOLE DUPLEX for sale1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. $199,000.

Call (250)334-8474. h t t p : / / c o m o x v a l l e y. c r a i g slist.ca/reo/5142212729.html

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

No job too small!

1-604-836-7401 Chuck.

250-339-0879 Estimates

HOME IMPROVEMENTS THINKING OF A NEW IKEA KITCHEN? • DESIGN • DELIVERY • INSTALLATION Since 1990. 250-338-3148

Are you currently a Licensed REALTOR® or are you taking the UBC Real Estate Trading Services Course?

If you are looking for a great brokerage, give us a call.

Coast Realty Group Comox Valley offers you a dynamic management team and a friendly work atmosphere with Professional Realtors.

RON’S RENO’S ground to roof, new & repairs. Call Ron at 250-218-2558.

For further details, call Mark Anderson at 250-897-3999 or email mbanderson@ coastrealty.com today to find out if Coast Realty Group is the right fit for you

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOME REPAIRS

RENTALS

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

Call 250-650-2101 for tour.

HOMES FOR RENT

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 3BDRM, 1BATH, top floor of a lovely house, only shared laundry & storage, 1270 sqft. separate entrances, heat/hydro/wifi included. NP/NS partly furnished, A/C, HP, recently painted, hardwood & tile floors, GF, enclosed carport, use of front patio/yard, across from maple park, off 17th st., near schools & shopping, bus route. $1600/mth. Avail Sept.

1 FMI or to view 250-338-6336

TOWNHOUSES

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. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE! Please refer to available apartments listed below.

TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222

SONOMA 1049 Stewart Ave.

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Bar & 3 bar stools clean condition. $150 OBO. Please call 250-339-5708

GARDENING

In accordance with the warehouse liens act, goods in the possession of Parkside Storage 4606 Cumberland Rd. will be sold by public auction to satisfy storage fees owed by the following people: Lena Forrest of Unit J34 Dan Cunningham of Unit P12 The sale will be held on or after September 4, 2015 at Bid13.com

RENTALS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

REAL ESTATE

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

Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

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COURTENAYAVAILABLE Now! 3 bdrm duplex, 5 appls, hardwood floors, 1325 sq.ft. #110 - 1500 Cumberland Rd. $1200/mo. (250)338-4710.

RTE # 635 Skeena, Totem, Woodland, & Orca Pl. COURTENAY

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OCEANVIEW RANCHER 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 5 appls, wood F/P, fam. rm., workshop & studio, quiet dead-end street, landscaping incld., N/S, No pets, Avail. Sep 1 - $1,600/mth CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN COMOX 1 bdrm & den, 1 bath (shower only), 4 appls, B/I Vac & microwave, gas F/P, loft area, lrg laundry/storage, landscaping incld., N/S, No pets, Avail.

Sep 1 - $1,200/mth CHARMING RANCHER 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, single car garage, partially fenced yard, N/S, No pets, Avail. Sep 1 $1,200/mth CENTRALLY LOCATED 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 6 appls, forced air furnace, single car garage, fenced yard, N/S, cat neg. w/refs, Avail. Oct 1 $1,400/mth FAMILY HOME ON A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 5 appls, B/I vac system (“as is”), woodstove, double car garage, fenced yard, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed - $1,500/mth CENTRAL CTNY RANCHER 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, gas F/A heat, garage, partially fenced yard w/garden shed, new windows & paint, N/S, sm. pet neg. w/refs, Avail. Sept 1 - $1,100/mth BRAND NEW COMOX HOME 5 bdrm & den, 3 bath, 6 appls, fam. rm., gas F/P, electric heat pump, double car garage w/opener, fenced yard, N/S, sm pet neg. w/refs, Avail. Immed $1900/mth.

ONE BEDROOM a very bright, spacious and unique suite. Quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Recently renovated and very attractive.

Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

BRANDYWINE 675 Cumberland Rd. 250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca

TRUMPETER’S LANDING 1 bdrm & den and 2 bdrm & den, 1.5 & 2 baths, 6 appls, patios/balconies, undergr. secured pkg., storage locker, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed & Sep 1, $925 - $1,250/mth SUNRIDGE MANOR 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, 2 patio’s, res. pkg, N/S, sm pet neg. w/refs, Avail. Sep 1 $1,150/mth LORELIE APTS 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, parking, storage locker, balcony, “Adult Oriented”, N/S, No pets, Avail. Sept 1 $600/mth CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN CTNY 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, res, pkg., ground flr, N/S, cat neg. w/refs, Avail.

Sep 1 - $875/mth CORINTHIA ESTATES 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2nd flr unit, 5 appls, gas F/P, undergr. pkg., balcony, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $1,300/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, storage locker, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Sept 1 $750/mth

UNIQUE TWO BEDROOM corner suite. Spacious and private. Full sized appliances. In suite washer/ dryer. Large, private patio. Quiet, mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Security entry. Very nice. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. Independent Living for Seniors The Affordable Alternative TWO BEDROOM recently renovated. Very attractive.

In suite washer/dryer Jacuzzi tub and fireplace.

Spacious and attractive. Quiet, mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Resident social room and scooter parking. Security entry and elevator. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. ONE BEDROOM nicely renovated and spacious suite. Quiet, adult building— well maintained and managed. Security entry and elevator. Walking distance to downtown. Centrally located. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

OAKCREST 1155 Stewart Ave. TWO BEDROOM PLUS DEN unique corner suite with over 1,000 sq.ft. Large Den opening off living room. A very spacious and attractive suite. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Security entry.

No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

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RENTALS

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APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS 1252-9th St., Courtenay Spacious 2 & 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.

PARK PLACE 1970 Fitzgerald Ave, 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 reference required.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

250-334-3078

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FINANCIAL SERVICES GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay 2230 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, BC V9N 2L4

1 and 2 bedroom available in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus.

Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet. In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security deposit required.

To View, Call 250-218-2111

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TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

CARS

MOTORCYCLES

1963 METEOR, Classic, all original, nice shape, V8 factory power steering. Must see to appreciate. Good for collector. $2,995 OBO. 250-702-0580

1971 Plymouth Valiant 4 door.

V8 318 Engine. Unrestored working car. 1 owner. Good condition. $8500. 250-339-5446

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1994 HONDA Shadow green. Low miles, barely driven, kept in doors, new battery. $3,000 O.B.O. Please call 250-338-9254 after 6pm.

2001 PT CRUISER Limited Edition low mileage, new water pump and timing belt. $3900. 250-339-0831

TRUCKS & VANS 1995 HANDI-DART Propane Bus for trade or sale. $3500 obo. 250-923-2481. Campbell River.

SPORTS & IMPORTS 1993 MAZDA 626 Es. V6, 4 door with sunroof. Everything works. $4800 of work done in November 2014 at Mazda Dealership have all receipts. $3200 runs great 80% left on the tires. 250-702-3637

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COMOX - 1584 Balsam Ave. Sat 9-2pm. Tools, furniture, household items COMOX - 1749 Astra Rd. Sat Aug 22 8am till ? Gardening fishing gear, small furniture, kitchenware, books, tools. Too much to mention. Something for everyone.

COMOX - 1900 Cougar Cr. Sat Aug 22 8:30-12:30pm Downsizing & moving sale. No Early Birds. Household items and some furniture.

COMOX- 535 Spitfire Dr, Sat, Aug 22, 8:30-12:30. Quality boys clothes, size 6 to 9, household items, games, toys and more...

COMOX - 71- 1901 Ryan Rd. East. Sat Aug 22 8am - 1pm Salt & pepper shakers, Blue glass, glider chairs, hurricane lamps, tent, blackwater tent, electric meters, air mattresses, 3 old gas cans, and more.

COURTENAY: 140 Carmanah Dr., Sat., Aug. 22, 9-2pm.

Items may be previewed at usedcourtenay.com Estate Sale 140 & Estate sale 1402.

COURTENAY- 2331 & 2339 Walbran Place, Sat, Aug 22, 9-1pm.

COURTENAY- 295 Centennial Drive. Sat. & Sun.,9-2. Household, tools, books and more.

COURTENAY EAST - 1773 Valley View Sat 8-1. Indoor moving sale. Furniture, household & tools.

COURTENAY - 4715 Cherry Ridge Dr. Sat Aug 22, 8:30 3pm. Furniture clothes, DVD’s, books, jewelry. Loads of new toys, bikes, child bike trailer carrier, and much much more COURTENAY. ESTATE and multi-family yard sale. Sat and Sun, 9am-3pm. 5900 Sea Terrace Road (off Coleman and Loxley). Furniture, small and large appliances, gardening tools, records, books, baby clothes, toys and more.

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

Space $15 Vendors set up 8am-2pm Call Greg 250-334-1540 GARAGE SALE. Saturday, Aug 22, 8 am to 2 pm. 640A Cormorant St. Comox. Quilting fabrics, projects & magazines, kitchen implements and small appliances, ladies LH golf clubs, metal bunk beds and dresser.

POINT HOLMES area: 527 Kinnikinik Way, Sat, Aug. 22, 9-2pm. Variety of vintage wooden windows, vintage lamp stands, large record collection, kids stuff. Something for everyone! Too much to list

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2008 Ford Escape, double bed, household furnishings including pine roll top desk, many wood dressers, teak, kitchen, collectables including Doultons, numerous pig ornaments, utility trailer, Shoprider scooter, generator, vintage Singer, vintage Viking record player, 2-park benches, BBQ’s, ceramic supplies and a whole lot more!

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Ladies enjoy Tillicum at Sunnydale The popular Royal LePage Ladies Tillicum golf tournament was held Aug. 8 at Sunnydale Golf Course under rainy skies. With a total of 114 entries the course was busy but played well.

Winning the Royal LePage Team Trophy for low gross was the team of Sally Dobler and Josee Deslauriers from Morningstar Golf Course with a score of 72. They were followed by the team of Karen Kloske of Duncan Meadows and Bev Byerley of Sunnydale with 77.

The winners of the Eagle FM Radio low net trophies were Janet Edwards and Judy Brown from Glacier Greens with a 60.

They were closely followed by Rona Lawson of Sunnydale and Pat Ailles of Comox who had 64.

The Friday night before the tournament we held an Individual Skills contest which consisted of a Long Drive, a Long Putt, a bump and run on #10 and a Chipping Contest on #9.

The winner was Barb Dixson. There was a tie for second place between Pat Peden, Chris Frederickson, Maylene Friesen and Patti Harris.

This was followed by our too popular

The low gross winners were Sally Dobler and Josee Deslauriers from Morningstar PHOTO submitted Golf Course, seen with tourney chair Rona Lawson (right).

Wine and Cheese welcoming.

Our theme was bling and many ladies arrived wearing all their family jewels! “We thank our major sponsors of Royal LePage and Eagle FM Radio who are very generous,� a spokesperson said. “We also thank the many volunteers, Noah Koester who put on a top-notch magic act, our scorer John Davis, Comox Valley Catering, Aaron and his grounds crew, Robbie in the Pro Shop and all the businesses who donated door prizes.�

Top 10 net and gross winners: Gross: Dobler/ Deslaurier 72, Kloske/ Byerley 77, Rallison/ Peden 81, Berkely/ Walker 82, Dafoe/

Harris 82, Robertson/ Mitchell 84, Pouliot/ Shaw 85, Campbell/ Strachan 85, Macaulay/Dingwall 86, Friesen/Friesen 86.

Net: Brown/ Edwards 60, Lawson/ Ailles 64, Sheldon/ Sheldon 64, Aldcroft/ MacFarlane 65, Dyke/ Henry 66, Tribe/Riva 65, Harris/Clark 67, Sands/Phillips 67, Westbrook/Wagenstein 67, Coulter/Taylor 67.

Other winners: Early Bird Draw - Maggie Miller and Trish Heyland Long Drive #7 (0-22 handicap) Colleen MacDonald Long Drive #14 (23-plus Handicap) Trisha Harris from Crown Isle KP #3 (0-22 handicap) Carol Dalzel; (23plus handicap)

KP #10 (0-22 handicap) Karen Vanetta 10 feet 5 inches; (23plus handicap) Lucille Campbell 14 feet 10 inch KP #15 (0-22 handicap) Judy Pouliot 7 feet 3 inches; (23-plus handicap) Val Pearce 14 feet 1 inch KP #17 (0-22 handicap) Bev Byerley 14 feet 1 inch; (23-plus handicap) Ricki Farrell 59 inches Deuce Pot winners: Ricki Farrell, Mary Henry, Lys McCrone, Jean McCrea, Trudy Annand, Bev Byerley, Pat Costello, Teri Sleigh Squiggly Line Linda Baker Bling Prize was won by sisters Helen McLaughlin and Val Pearce. – Sunnydale Ladies Golf

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Oldtimers chip in to help youth They may be old and certainly many are busted, but they still come and play.

For it is the playing that has given them a lifetime of enjoyment, camaraderie, and memories of past glory days.

It was this thought that carried the day at Sunnydale Golf and Country Club when 53 oldtimer hockey players teed it up for another day of fun. This time, the purpose of their sport was to raise money to enable less fortunate young athletes have a crack at their chosen sport and someday reap all the benefits that these creaky oldtimers have enjoyed for a lifetime.

They raised $1,446 to donate to Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart program. As Bert Heeringa, owner of the local

Oldtimer hockey players teed it up to support Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart program.

Courtenay Canadian Tire, explained to the oldtimers, “Last year Jump Start raised over $40,000 that was used in the Comox Valley to help over 300 disadvantaged young athletes realize their sporting

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dreams.�

The program has been running in the Valley for 10 years and Herringa added, “Some of those early recipients are now returning to help fundraise for future generations. It is

truly a remarkable program!� “Being old does have it benefits and clearly giving back in the name of sport is one. Many thanks to our sponsors who also support the dreams of young athletes.�

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BUSINESS Habitat invites local artists to contribute to ‘ReBrand Hope’ Project When a major retail store closed across Canada last spring, Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North’s ReStores in both Courtenay and Campbell River were privileged to receive a large donation of store fixtures.

“There was enough shelving to facilitate a complete redesign and upgrade of the interior of our two ReStores,” said Habitat’s resource development officer, Tom Beshr.

“We’ve spent the last couple of months utilizing a largely volunteer labour force to retrofit the shelving and redesign our showrooms. The interior renovations are scheduled for completion by the end of

the summer. The new shelving beautifully showcases the wide variety of household items, renovation supplies, and other treasures that are generously donated to us by the public and local retailers.”

To add the finishing touch to the ReStore renovation, Habitat is putting out a call for North Island artists to partner in the creation of a colourful header panel that showcases ‘Building Community’.

Each section of shelving has a one-foot by four-foot wooden panel that goes across the top of the shelving.

“We wanted to rebrand the panels, to make them unique,

engaging the art community in sharing their talents in a spirit of collaboration and support is how we plan to achieve our goal,” said Beshr.

North Island artists are invited to partner with Habitat to put their personal and visual interpretation of Habitat’s mission on a panel, as part of the ‘ReBrand Hope’ in the ReStore project. Any artistic medium may be used to create an image of what building community means to each artist.

The panels need to be completed and returned to the Restore by Oct. 31.

An open house will follow in November to showcase the

■ GIVE IT A GOUDA ROLL Doug Smith of Natural Pastures Cheese demonstrates with the flick of his wrist one of the rounds of cheese which was used in last weekend’s Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival in Whistler. Natural Pastures supplied all of the cheese for the competition, which involved an 11-pound round rolling down a hill with speeds surpassing 50 km/h, followed of course, by a crowd of people.

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artistic talents of the communities.

“Many people do not realize that Habitat does not purchase anything for resale,” said Beshr.

“Every single item in our Restores has been donated. Money generated from the sale of these products — combined with the generous support of hundreds of volunteers — is what enables us to build affordable housing for hardworking families. It is also important to understand that the homes are not free. Our purpose is to provide families with a hand up, not a handout. Qualifying families must put in 500 hours of sweat equity as

their down payment and then pay a no-profit, no-interest mortgage.”

Habitat is currently looking for several families to partner with in Campbell River to occupy a triplex on Westgate/Dalton road. Construction is starting in the spring of 2016. Do you know a family who could use a hand up?

Artists interested in painting panels, or anyone interested in volunteering at the Restores, are invited to contact Comox Valley volunteer co-ordinator Terri Perrin, at 250-334-3777, ext. 224 or email terri@habitatnorthisland. com.

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