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The Evergreen Seniors will present the second annual fundraiser for the Sonshine Club on June 10 at 2 p.m. A Tribute to Don Messer will feature local fiddler Glen Hiebert as Don Messer. Glen is one of the best fiddlers anywhere, and those who have seen and heard Glen fiddle throughout the Valley will agree that Glen’s fiddle and supporting musicians will send you home as if you had heard the great Don Messer and his Islanders in person.
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Many Comox Valley motorists were caught off guard Tuesday afternoon when gas prices jumped more than 10 cents at pumps around the area. Prices rose as high as $1.439 per litre at some stations before dropping to $1.349 per litre at some pumps Wednesday, where they remained as of Thursday afternoon. Jason Toews, Gasbuddy.com cofounder, a website dedicated to tracking gas prices and trends across Canada, said one of the reasons for the spike is refinery issues on the west coast of the U.S., which directly impacts B.C. “Gas prices are dictated by the law of supply and demand, and with issues at a refinery, this directly impacts the supply,” he explained. “Add this to the summer driving season and the weaker Canadian dollar compared to the U.S. is not helping.” A fire on the central crude distillation unit at a BP refinery in February near Cherry Point, Wash., closed the refinery, but it reopened this month. The refinery is the third-largest on the West Coast. According to reports, Phillips 66, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Tesoro Corp were performing maintenance at three of the five refineries in the San Francisco area, which dropped gasoline supplies on the West Coast to the lowest level since December 2008. Toews noted it’s not out of the question to see prices rise even higher this summer, even reaching $1.50 per litre. “That’s quite possible. The one wild card in all of this how long until the refinery issues will be resolved?” As of Thursday, the average ... see COST ■ A2
MARGARET DAVIES SHOWS off the brand new smart meter installed Wednesday at her 23rd Street home in Courtenay. PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD
Smart meters have arrived Scott Stanfield Record Staff
When Margaret Davies arrived home Wednesday, a Corix employee was about to replace her hydro meter with a smart meter on the wall of her garage. The Courtenay resident, who had received an advance notice from BC Hydro, said the installation was completed in a matter of minutes. Davies does not speak favourably or negatively about the devices, which have caused a great deal of controversy throughout the province. “I really don’t know what to think about the whole thing,” she said. “On the one hand they’re saying it’s good and then some people are saying it’s awful. How
do you know, really? “You talk about supposedly bad vibes off of these things. Well, look at all the electronic stuff these days. What about that? “I guess you could say I really have no opinion. I would love something that would cut my hydro bills but that ain’t gonna’ do it, I don’t think ... I knew it (smart meter) was coming sooner or later.” According to BC Hydro, smart meters create a more efficient power system and will save money in the long term through reduced loss and reduced theft of electricity. Due to rate changes, the amount on bills will be higher than for the same month a year ago. If comparing a recent bill to an older one, customers need to look
at electricity consumption, which is reported in kilowatt hours, not the dollar amount of the bill. Bills may be larger than expected because they cover a longer period of time, the company said. While some B.C. municipal councils are calling for a moratorium on mandatory meter installation, BC Hydro spokesperson Ted Olynyk notes some municipalities have supported the smart meter program. “And conversely, if someone in that community that has voted in favour of the program has requested a delay in installation, we would honour that,” he said. “The relationship BC Hydro has is with each individual customer, not with a strata council, a neighbourhood, a community or a ... see BC HYDRO ■ A3
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Renée Andor Record Staff
Some Baynes Sound residents worry about an application for a 10- to 30-year 155-hectare aquaculture tenure. Sea cucumbers and geoducks are listed in the application package, and area residents are circulating a petition based on concerns that include habitat degradation; industrialization of shoreline ecosystems; marine debris like PVC pipes and plastic netting; degradation of biodiversity; and interference with public recreational and residential uses. However, Eric Gant — one of the four people listed on the application and owner of a geoduck aquaculture business called Manatee Holdings Ltd. — said geoducks would not be farmed in the area. “This is not an application for geoduck — it’s an application for sea cucumber — not for geoduck,” said Gant. “That was a breakdown in communications.” Brennan Clarke, public affairs officer for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations — one of three government agencies involved in approval of the application — said he doesn’t know why geoducks were listed, but he confirmed the application is for sea cucumbers only. “If they wanted to do geoduck they would have to go back and do a whole new application for that, so they can’t just add it in later,” he added. Clarke said this application — filed back in October with a decision expected June 29 — is going through the usual processes, but application procedures for aquaculture operations were recently streamlined to “speed up and simplify the process.” The Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Ministry of Transport, both of which are federal ministries, are also involved in the approval process. Clarke said public con-
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A 155-HECTARE SEA cucumber farm could go in between Royston and Union Bay. This is an example of what a sea cucumber looks like. sultation is not required, and basically level the field however, he added Minis- and put in these containers, try staff have advised these which will hold geoducks applicants to seek input and sea cucumbers.” Murray referred to a from the community. Gant said the applicants photo taken from a geowill submit a press release duck farm in Puget Sound, about the proposed opera- Washington State, which tion to local media late this shows PVC pipes sticking out of the sand with nets week or early next week. over top. Also, “I sure an inforAs far as visibility, don’t want mational that,” he m e e t i n g visible pollution, there’s said as he will be none. All our work is pointed to held at 7 the photo, p.m. on done under the water. 30 June 17 at There’s not even so much “for years in the Union as a marker ball on the front of my Bay Comsurface. house.” munity Eric Gant G a n t Hall. said the T o m geoduck M u r ray will likely be at this operations he owns do not meeting because he wants use those farming methods, some answers. He owns a and this sea cucumber operbeachfront home in Union ation certainly wouldn’t. According to Gant, the Bay which would overlook the aquaculture tenure if sea cucumbers would be it goes ahead. He was con- grown in deep water and cerned as soon as he heard they would be harvested by about the application, and divers. “As far as visibility, vissaid he tried to get information from government agen- ible pollution, there’s none. cies — such as the DFO All our work is done under the water,” said Gant. — to no avail. “All we have is this “There’s not even so much (application package) and as a marker ball on the what we see is geoducks, surface.” He also said people would because that’s what the application says; it doesn’t have the same access to the say sea cucumbers, it says beachfront as they do now, both of them,” Murray said. and the operation would “My understanding is that not restrict boater access. Clarke confirmed sea they’re going to come along
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cucumber operations happen under water. “With sea cucumbers it takes place all under water between two to three metres to 20 metres under water,” said Clarke. “There’s no structures on the surface, no rafts and no floats.” Gant also said growing sea cucumbers is environmentally beneficial, not detrimental. According to Clarke, the proposed operation would be “considerably larger” than existing oyster and clam leases, but “considerably smaller” than the existing scallop operation in the area. He added other sea cucumber leases do exist in this region. Concerned residents have organized a meeting at 7 p.m. on June 7 at the Fallen Alders Community Hall in Royston. Murray noted Comox Valley MLA Don McRae, North Island MP John Duncan, and other officials have been invited. Gant said he heard about the meeting only via a rumour, and will be out of town at that time. He said no residents tried to contact him for information about the proposed project. While Murray said he has not personally tried to contact the applicants, he believes a few residents have tried to talk to at least one of the four. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
municipality.” He said smart meters meet local and national standards, and criteria outlined by the privacy commissioner. “The only information being transmitted is the fact of what you’re consuming,” Olynyk said. “In fact, if privacy is a concern there’s one less person on your property coming to read your meter. “There’s a lot of misinformation out there,” he added. “We certainly have to do a better job of letting people know what the facts are surrounding this. “There really is nothing for people to be concerned about with smart meters. It’s a Wi-Fi device. There’s Wi-Fi in front of regional hospitals, there’s Wi-Fi at public libraries and recreation centres. That Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi in your neighbourhood, is on 24/7. This is on less than a minute a day.” Olynyk said four minutes in a coffee shop with
Wi-Fi equals one year exposure to a smart meter — if a person is standing next to the meter for a year. A 30-minute cell phone call, he added, equals 20 years exposure to a smart meter. He said there is no truth to the rumour that BC Hydro will turn off power to a house if a No Meter sign remains in place on a second visit from a Corix employee. He notes there have been instances where Corix installers have been threatened and chased from properties. The company asks residents to show restraint and let Corix workers do their job. “If they don’t want a meter, it’s respected, they have a sign up there,” Olynyk said. He notes time-of-use rates — as stated by the minister responsible for BC Hydro — are not on the radar. For more information, check www.bchydro.com. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Meter critics heard
Scott Stanfield Record Staff
Upwards of 100 people jammed regional district chambers Tuesday to show their disapproval of wireless smart meters, which are being installed in the Comox Valley. William Thomas of Hornby Island, a freelance journalist representing an Area A group dubbed Royston Citizens for Safe Technology, told the CVRD board the meters are not cheap, healthy or secure. Locally, he claims too many people have seen their hydro bills at least double where meters have been installed. “Their experiences are far too common,” said Thomas, noting appli-
ances can be “fried by meters.” Worse yet, Thomas said people — whom he described as “water-filled antennas” — are also having their circuits blown. Last year, BC Hydro awarded Corix the installation contract. The first meters were installed in the summer. Advocacy groups claim the meters emit radiation, increase the likelihood of structure fires and — by recording details of power usage — violate privacy rights. B.C. Hydro says the meter initiative is a conservation effort that enables customers to see their usage and adjust electricity consumption accordingly. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Tourism operators say they’re hurting Renée Andor Record Staff
Gord Campbell is worried about the future of the Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Centre due to teacher contract negotiations dispute. He is not alone in his worries. He is one of 13 B.C. outdoor education providers who signed a letter addressed to Education Minister George Abbott and B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Susan Lambert, which asks that the parties “agree to an independent mediator and that both parties sign a mediated contract over the summer.”
Charles Jago was appointed as mediator in the dispute between the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association and the BCTF. The BCTF has a court case underway to quash Jago’s role as mediator because it believes he is biased. Earlier this spring, teachers withdrew from extracurricular activities as a way to protest Bill 22, which imposed a six-month cooling off period while a mediator (Jago) worked with both sides — and made any strike activity by the BCTF illegal. Due to public school cancellations of extracurricular camping trips, Campbell said May was “very lousy”
for the non-profit society that runs the camp at Tribune Bay on Hornby Island. Some schools will come during June but the groups will be smaller and many are just doing day-trips rather than overnight trips as usual. Although he’s pleased some business was retained, Campbell expects only about one-third of the normal traffic through the centre for the month. Normally he would hire 21 staff — this year that number is down to five. Many people who will be left without a summer job are students or people beginning careers in the outdoor education
BCTF talks continuing Renée Andor Record Staff
Teacher contract negotiations are moving, but a legislated contract is still likely, according to Comox District Teachers’ Association president Steve Stanley. Stanley said B.C. Teachers’ Federation representatives have had a number of meetings with governmentappointed mediator Charles Jago so far and things look less bleak than they did just a couple of months ago. “It was a little rocky, I think, at the start but now it looks like they’ve had some substantive discussions,” Stanley said. “At least, you know, there’s issues on the table that are looking hopeful anyway, optimistic, that maybe he will be able to find some middle ground.” Jago was appointed by government earlier this spring when Bill 22 was brought in. He has been meeting with the BCTF and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association to see if the two sides can come to an agreement, and is expected to report his findings to government by the end of June. Although Stanley
said the BCTF has been negotiating in earnest with Jago, it is also going ahead with a court case to have Jago’s appointment as mediator quashed because of his connections to the Liberal government. Last week, Education Minister George Abbott told media a contract will be imposed by government before the start of the next school year if the dispute is not settled through mediation. Stanley said what
the contract looks like will determine teachers’ actions — and what the next school year could look like. “It feels like (a legislated contract is) going to happen — depending on what that looks like of course could have a big impact on next year,” said Stanley. “Things could be worse next year, or if the (contract) comes back and it’s something people can live with, maybe it’ll be fine — it really depends.” writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
industry. “I feel bad for the young people that are supposed to be working for us,” said Campbell. “It’s tough. It’s not like they can go somewhere else because everybody else is feeling the same pinch right now.” Strathcona Park Lodge’s co-executive director Jamie Boulding, who sent out the letter, said the lodge was quiet this spring with over 40 per cent of schools cancelling their trips. Over 70 per cent of the lodge’s overall business comes from B.C. public schools in the spring. While spring is when most public schools come to the lodge, many public schools also come in the fall normally. “We’d certainly be out more than $100,000 in revenue in those six weeks (in the fall) if the public schools can’t come,” said Boulding, adding deposits are usually made six to eight months in advance — but that isn’t happening this year. Campbell hasn’t seen many bookings happening either. “This is when groups would have finished booking for the fall,” he said. “We have very few right now that are booking for the fall, and of course, we have groups that are already thinking about booking
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Homeless enticement of $100,000 to Courtenay Other sections of motion deferred by regional district board Scott Stanfield Record Staff
It’s been more than two years since the regional district purchased property in the 800 block of Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay for the purpose of building a homeless shelter. Jim Gillis would like to expedite things by letting Courtenay have the final say in the contentious issue. At Tuesday’s board meeting, the Area B director proposed to transfer the three lots to the City of Courtenay for $1 on condition that the land — or proceeds from the land, should the city dispose of the properties — be used for emergency shelter/ supportive housing purposes, as intended when the district purchased the property. Gillis also proposed that $100,000 from a Vancouver Island Health Authority grant be transferred to the city to assist with the development of emergency shelter/supportive housing. “This might give us an opportunity to move expeditiously ... to give the homeless accommodation,” Gillis said. He noted Mayor Larry Jangula, responding to a backlash from
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downtown Courtenay feels one-third of the ing in favour. The board favoured businesses, would like VIHA funding is not a Theos motion to to change zoning to enough. Gillis thinks transfer a minimum of prevent homeless shelters from existing in $100,000 is a fair $100,000. Cumberland amount based on Cour- director Gwyn Sproule, the downtown core. tenay’s pop- the lone board member Comox opposed, is not clear ulation. director It’s time to “ W h o how transferring the Tom Grant else out property to Courtenay f a v o u r e d be leaders in the there needs will help the situation. t h e community. We part of the She notes money was requested $200,000?” collected by the entire action but have a problem he said. Comox Valley and feels suggested here, let’s deal “It sets a further discussion is t r a n s f e r- with it. new tone needed. ring a Jim Gillis to where At the last commitgreater we are and tee of the whole meetamount what we’re ing, Sproule’s motion to Courteto sell the entire nay, the idea being to about.” An amended motion Cliffe Avenue parcel, have decision-making under one jurisdic- to transfer $150,000 as opposed to leasing tion. He first suggested was defeated in a part of the property, transferring the entire weighted vote, with was not seconded. At $300,000 from VIHA Grant and Courtenay that same meeting, that is earmarked for directors Starr Win- the board deferred a initiatives to address chester, Jon Ambler request from Det Kunz homelessness and and Manno Theos vot- to purchase a 20-foot healthy communities, but Gillis said there are too many non-profit groups needing money. www.bcferries.com Grant then suggestDeparture Bay, NANAIMO - Horseshoe Bay, VANCOUVER ed a $150,000 transfer. Effective Until June 26, 2012 “My intention is to Leaves Nanaimo Leaves Vancouver 6:20 am Daily 3:10 pm Daily 6:20 am Daily 5:20 pm Daily entice Courtenay to 7:45 am * 4:20 pm # 8:30 am Daily 7:30 pm Daily enter into an agree8:30 am Daily 5:20 pm Daily 10:40 am Daily 8:30 pm # ment,” said Grant, who 10:40 am Daily 6:30 pm ## 12:50 pm Daily 9:30 pm Daily
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We’re aging — except Cumberland Erin Haluschak Record Staff
The Comox Valley is growing and getting older, but Cumberland may hold the key to the fountain of youth. This is according to information from Statistics Canada, which released the 2011 census profile this week. According to their data, while the number of seniors aged 65 and over increased 14.1 per cent between 2006 and 2011 to nearly five million — accounting for a record high 14.8 per cent of the population across Canada — the
median age of the population of the village is 10 years below that of the Comox Valley as a whole, 3.7 years below that of B.C, and 2.4 years below that of Canada. In Comox and Courtenay, the median age of the population sits at 49.1 and 46.5 respectively, with the median age in B.C. at 41.9, that of the Comox Valley at 48.3 and that of Canada at 40.6. In the three municipalities, the population change has increased, with the largest influx in Courtenay (24,099) at 2,078 more residents
than in 2006, followed by Comox (13,627) at 1,242, and Cumberland (3,398) at 636. In 2011 in Canada, census data showed for the first time there were more people aged 55 to 64, typically the age group where people leave the labour force, than aged 15 to 24, typically the age group where people enter. The national trend prevailed in Courtenay, where the largest age group is 60 to 64 years (1,885), while in Comox, it is 45 to 49 years (1,090) followed closely by the 60 to 64 year age group (1,080).
Keeping with their youth trend, Cumberland’s largest age population is between 30 and 34 years (290), followed closely by 35 to 39 years (280). Despite the overall greying of the population, Canada’s population is among the youngest in the G8. In 2011, only the United States and Russia had a lower proportion of seniors than Canada. Statistics Canada noted the baby boom in Canada was larger than in many other G8 countries, and most baby boomers have not yet reached age 65. With the larger aging population, the proportion of people aged 45 to 64 among
the working-age population reached 42.4 per cent — a record proportion, according to the census. In 1991, the proportion was 28.6 per cent. The area with the highest proportions of the population aged 65 and over in the country can be found not far away in ParksvilleQualicum Beach, at 38.6 per cent, followed by Elliot Lake, Ont., at 35.1 per cent. Census information on families, households and marital status along with dwelling types will be released by Statistics Canada Sept. 19, while information on language will be released Oct. 24. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Kids really use imaginations Two Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School teams placed in the top 10 at the Destination Imagination Global Finals. A total of 1,300 teams from 17 different countries descended on Knoxville, Tenn., after earning the right to represent their respective areas. Five teams from the Comox Valley qualified based on their results at the provincial tournament in April; three were able to make the trip. This is the second year School District 71 had teams qualify for Global Finals and last year officials were pleasantly surprised and impressed with the 10th-place finish of the Spiffy Flamingos, a team from Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School. Twenty-six local teams were involved in the program this year. Despite temperatures over 30C and 22 hours of travel to get to Knoxville, the Valley teams performed well. ICE competed in the Secondary Improvisational category with 61 other teams from eight countries. When their name was called as the second-place team, they were in shock as the thunderous applause and cheers of more than 20,000 people filled the arena. Hannah Arthurs, Sean Brossard, Kristen Bystrom, Eli Friesen, Ethan Glenwright, and Samm Merrick were supported by team manager Alison May-
ert. Finale Allegro from Isfeld, comprised solely of Grade 8s, competed in the most popular category, Fine Arts at the Middle School level (97 teams from 11 countries). The team opted to present Canadian history as their movie trailer challenge and integrated an original score and synchronous technology in their presentation. They were rewarded with eighth place in their category. Team members Matthew Black, Adam Brucker, Jacob Fussell, Marina Muir, Brendan Russell, and Frankie Wilson-Simm were supported by team managers Shawn Holland and Catherine Akerley. Suddenly Satin from Isfeld competed in the Secondary Technical challenge and followed their second-place finish at the provincial level to finish 37th of 53 teams from around the world. Team members Natalie Blecha, Max Hemmerich, Madison Mayhew, Leah T’ien and Kelsey Veale were supported by team managers Larry Green, Arthur Compton, and
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Cattrall, others merit Walk of Achievement honour The Comox Valley Walk of Achievement is performing a valuable service. While it’s easy to second-guess the selections of Jackie Green, Dave Durrant, Erik Eriksson and Neil Havers, there’s no question the committee is recognizing deserving Comox Valley expatriates. Inductees from previous years were popular radio announcer Red Robinson, scientist Dr. Fred Leung, respected former MLA Stan Hagen, scientist Dr. Roberts A. Smith and author Jack Hodgins. This year’s honouree is the first from the film industry. Actress and producer Kim Cattrall revisited G.P. Vanier Secondary School during her recent busy itinerary. An unexpected but heart-warming gesture was a bursary in her name that went to Jean Paul Jesse Polito, a Grade 12 drama student. Polito and other Vanier drama students repaid the Golden Globe Award-winner with a 10-minute skit highlighting her career in television, film and theatre. The routine, which the students reprised several days later at the Native Sons’ Hall during an induction ceremony, resoundingly stressed the Comox Valley every one of the many times it was mentioned. And that’s fair. To listen to Cattrall, spending some crucial formative years in the Comox Valley still means a lot to her. The bursary was her way to give back and support young people interested in drama just as she was at their age. Although Vanier had no drama department when she studied there, she said the school supported her interest. She says she still remembers her friendships and the school’s support. And she still appreciates what she calls “the sweet air” of the
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Two local veterans honoured Bill Murray, Don Knight recognized for service to other veterans Two Royal Canadian Naval Association members have been honoured for their dedication and service to the local veterans’ community. The presentation of medals to both men is part of the national celebrations of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee — the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s ascension to the throne. Bill Murray of Courtenay served in the Royal Canadian Navy for 17 years. After his retirement he was an original member and founding president of the Comox Valley branch. During his service with the Royal Canadian Naval Association he has also served as the branch supply officer. His long service with the branch has included support services to fellow veterans and was recognized by honorary lifetime membership. Don Knight of Comox served in the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Air Force for over 35 years. During his time with the Royal Canadian
Naval Association, Knight has held every executive position on the local branch board and also represented the interests and concerns of local naval veterans with the national executive of the association. Both naval veterans were involved with the design of the Battle of the Atlantic Memorial Cairn at Marina Park in Comox. Knight even collected the rocks for the construction of the cairn. This local monument is a visual appreciation by Comox Valley residents to the thousands of Canadian citizens who served and risked their lives during the longest conflict of the Second World War. The Royal Canadian Naval Association is made up of serving and former naval veterans and is formed into various branches across Canada. The Association also includes Coast Guard and Merchant Marine members and includes support of the Canadian Cadet Organization. The Comox Valley branch meets at 1 p.m. every third Wednesday at the meeting hall of Branch 160 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Comox. — Royal Canadian Naval Association
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250.338.5451 • 1.877.850.2828 • www.comoxvalleydodge.com All prices and payments plus taxes and fees ON APPROVED CREDIT. Prices above do not include $499 Administrative Fee which is mandatory on purchase of New and Used vehicles. Lowest cash prices and payments using all dealership incentives. All Vehicles available at time of Printing. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. File photos used on some vehicles when required. 1) 2012 Chrysler 200 stk# G122388: $16,488 $1500 down, $119 bi-weekly, x 96 months @ 4.99%. 2) 2012 Ram 1500 q/cab stk#R155216 $19,988 $1500 down, $119 bi-weekly, x 96 months @ 4.99%. 3) Grand Caravan stk# R174115 $19,998 $3000 down, $119 bi-weekly, x 96 months @ 4.99%. 4) Jeep Patriot stk# D619272 $15,888 0 down, $119 bi-weekly, x 96 months @ 4.99%. 5) Wrangler stk# L193908 $19,888 $3000 down, $119 bi-weekly, x 96 months @ 4.99%.6) 2012 Ram 1500 q/cab stk#S243570 $25,488 $4300 down, $149 bi-weekly, x 96 months @ 4.99%. 7) Dodge Journey stk# R155216 $19,488 $2700 down, $119 bi-weekly, x 96 months @ 4.99%.Factory Incentives subject to change as new Chrysler Retail Incentive Programs are announced.See Dealer for details.
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MILE OF FLOWERS Hundreds of volunteers flocked to Cliffe Avenue on Tuesday night for Courtenay’s Mile of Flowers PlantIn. Volunteers of all ages planted around 35,000 flowers in just a couple of hours. The Plant-In happens annually at the end of May, and the flowers will brighten Cliffe Avenue until the fall. PHOTO BY SARAH KERR
From estuary to estuary Hike from estuary to estuary on the next Experience the Estuary activity this Sunday. It’s the next in the series of events co-ordinated by Project Watershed Society, part of the Keeping it Living 2012 campaign raising awareness for the protection and restoration of the Courtenay River estuary. The hike will be led by naturalist Dan Bowen. This all-day eightkilometre hike will start at 8 a.m, ending about 4 p.m.
Meet at the southern Airpark parking lot on Mansfield Drive, dress for the weather and prepare for mud on your boots. Bring a snack and water. Binoculars and cameras are encouraged. The hike is by donation ($8 to $10 suggested). Pre-registration is required. Contact estuary.projectwatershed@gmail.com by June 1. — Comox Valley Project Watershed Society
It’s a movie about hope, optimism and solutions — a story of a social experiment that documents ingenious solutions in uncertain times. It’s Transition 2.0, and if you’ve not seen it, come June 5 at 7 p.m. to Comox United Church and find out what it’s all about. Jeff Baker, one of the Transition Town Comox Valley (TTCV) steering committee members enthuses: “Transition 2.0 is an inspirational immersion in the transition movement, gathering stories from around the world of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.” Transition 2.0 focuses on how groups of people are looking at the future squarely, making connections with one another and finding ways to thrive in challenging times. For more, visit http:// transitiontowncv.org. And don’t miss TTCV summer picnics in July and August. — Transition Town Comox Valley
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A Very Special Night, in a Very Special Place Arthur Black A “Not So Silent” auction with our favourite CBC radio personality & author. www.basicblack.com
Jenn Forsland Featuring the superb
A Fundraiser for the Comox Valley Hospice Society
T hursday, June 21st 7-9pm (doors open 6:45pm)
T he Rooftop Garden & Lounge Berwick Comox Valley 1700 Comox Avenue, Comox
vocal talents of Jenn accompanied by Sean Mooney
Beautiful Art with many thanks to Comox Valley artist Lucy Schappy www.lucyschappy.com
W ine Tasting An opportunity to sample a selection of wines with George Ehrler and Blue Moon Estate Winery www.bluemoonwinery.ca
Fabulous Food Tapas and delectable treats by Berwick’s Red Seal
Imagine An Evening W ith Arthur Black Comox Valley Hospice Society has a dream. Berwick wants you to come spend an evening to help make that dream come true. And CBC radio personality and author, Arthur Black, invites you to join him on Berwick’s spectacular Roof Garden to celebrate the longest day of the year. Your $50 ticket will go towards helping Comox Valley Hospice Society provide end of life care to Valley residents. You’ll enjoy fabulous food, wine tasting with Blue Moon Winery, and what is arguably the best view in Comox. And local artists Jenn Forsland and Sean Mooney will add their musical talents to make this midsummer celebration an
outstanding fund raising event for Hospice. You could also be the lucky bidder on some fantastic silent auction items; a round trip flight to Vancouver, a weekend on Mt. Washington, an overnight stay at Berwick’s newest house in Victoria, luxurious spa treatments, gourmet edibles and drinkables, original artwork – a fantastic array of goods and services generously provided by local businesses and individuals. Arthur has agreed to be a “not so silent” auction champion, so be prepared to have your funny-bone tickled as he works his usual magic with the wit and charm for which he is known and loved.
Imagine the peace of mind that comes knowing that your loved one is being cared for by a specially trained team of medical, nursing, support staff and volunteers. Imagine that this compassionate care is providing around the clock support and pain management options. Imagine those with measured days being encouraged to make them as meaningful and rich as possible, with their values, beliefs and dignity fully respected right until the end.
Imagine yourself spending an evening with Arthur Black and friends to help make this dream come true.
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Tickets Available at: Berwick Comox Valley • 1700 Comox Ave. Daily 8:30-6pm 250-339-1690 Comox Valley Hospice Society • 2137 Comox Ave. Mon-Fri 9am-Noon 250-339-5533
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Access awards coming Jubilee celebration
COMOX ROTARY MEMBERS, WestJet employees and an Applebee’s representative welcome ducks. Top row (left to right): Garry Dewitt, Elyse Richard, Angela Westendorp and Jennifer Lilley. Bottom row (left to right): Holly HastonGrant, Linda Thomas and Garry Steele.
Duckies arriving The ducks are here and Rotarians are worried. Excited ducks have been streaming off WestJet flights into the Comox Valley airport for the 25th running of the world-famous Ducky 500, sponsored by the Comox Rotary Club and Applebee’s Restaurant, but anxiety is in the air. The ducks are not in race-day form and July 1 is only a few weeks away. “We need sponsors,” says Garry DeWitt, 2012 Ducky 500 chairman, slightly hysterically. “Look at those ducks. It’s pitiful. Flat feet. Pot bellies. Come on people. Spend the 10 bucks and let’s get these ducks ready to race!” Even after 25 years the cost of a ducky ticket remains constant at $10. — Comox Rotary Club
Four local businesses will receive certificates of appreciation from the Comox Valley Accessibility Committee this Saturday at the Driftwood Mall. Common Ground Cafe, Zocalo Café, Hot Chocolates, and the CV Musicfest will be recognized for improvements they have made to their businesses to benefit people with disabilities. Certificates will be presented at 11 a.m. These businesses have all contributed to our accessible community by installing door openers, elevators, accessible washrooms, or special seating. The public is invited to attend the presentation or visit the display anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Driftwood Mall in honour of Accessibility Week. Information and a video about how to use the transit buses, which are accessible to people with walkers, wheelchairs, some scooters, and other mobility equipment will be available. If you are disabled or would like to have more information about accessibility or to look at a video about using our buses, stop by the display. You can also find out
about parking permits, accessible walking trails and the committee’s work. For more information on the CV Accessibility Committee,
contact Heather at 250-338-5371 or Marg at 250-338-6316. — Comox Valley Accessibility Committee
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Comox Archives and Museum invites you to have tea and sweets at the museum in celebration of the 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. Come and share some royal history, good conversation and refreshments. The celebration is scheduled for June 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 1729 Comox Ave. For details, phone 250-339-2885 or e-mail comoxmuseum@shaw.ca. — Comox Archives and Museum
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Son of slow down, move over revisited Part Two Not much has changed since this law dictated what drivers passing emergency vehicles on the shoulder of the road must do in 2009. Drivers still fail to slow down and move over when possible, putting the safety of emergency workers at unnecessary risk. Our provincial Learn to Drive Smart guide speaks of the See, Think, Do method, and that’s exactly what is needed in these situations. You have to see the lights of the emergency vehicles, think that an action may be required of you and do plan for and then take the required action. It is not something that you do alone either. When the road is busy, all drivers in the vicinity of stopped emergency vehicles have to co-ordinate and co-operate in order to be successful. It’s not easy to do either. I watched a police vehicle light up and disappear from view ahead of me. I was in the right hand lane of the two northbound lanes
Runners were wet Despite the rain, 25 brave runners came out to the Lake Run during Cumberland’s Empire Days. By the time the race was done, the park had almost completely cleared out at Empire Days due to the rain and wind. Race organizers quickly handed out ribbons, as the families wanted to get home. But thanks to those who raised sponsorship funds, organizers did raise some funds and those who braved the elements had a good run. Jennifer Fleming won the $200 Walmart gift card for raising the most sponsorship funds. Thanks for the support from Quality Foods, Extreme Runners, Salon Vivre, Comox Rec., Courtenay Rec, Walmart, Canadian Tire, Lotus Wear, Wandering Moose, Dark Side Chocolates and Cumberland Bakery. — Lake Run
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so I slowed and anticipated that I might find them stopped ahead. Sure enough, I found them stopped in a corner within a short distance.
No one else slowed and no one would make room, despite my signalled request, to make room to allow me to move over. I couldn’t stop as it would likely
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gers. Thankfully, it all worked out! For more information on this topic, visit www. drivesmartbc.ca. Questions or comments are welcome by e-mail to
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Lab employees learn how to prepare for any emergency North Island Labs had a visit from Jim Lariviere, of the Comox fire department, to mark Emergency Preparedness Week (May 6 to 12). Lariviere toured the facility and pointed out potential hazards in event of an earthquake. He then gave a very informative presenta-
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Is your address visible? In an emergency locating an address as soon as possible is the first step in saving lives and property. That’s why the Comox Valley Monarch Lions Club has launched their new community project and fundraiser selling 9-1-1 Reflective Address Signs. These 9-1-1 Reflective Address Signs are
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The Comox Valley Monarch Lions Club has been involved in many community, regional, national and international projects. Serving the community by distributing bursaries; Santa’s Workshop, CDC, Salvation Army, Cancer Relay for Life, Easter Seal Caperships, CNIB, Camp Shawnigan, CV Hospice Society, St. Joseph Hospital, Therapeutic
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Pair deprived of their kilo of coke Five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: A kilo of cocaine was off local streets thanks to the efforts of the Comox Valley RCMP’s Street Crew Unit (SCU). According to RCMP Const. Tammy Douglas, two Cumberland residents were arrested Monday after being stopped by police. During a search of the vehicle a kilogram of cocaine was found in their possession. Ten years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Not since it was established in 1915 has the Courtenay Fire Department had a woman in the ranks and now Debbi McLachlan has the honour of being the first. “It’s about being able to do the job, it’s not about being male or female,” she said. Fire Chief Terry Towle said, “The guys are very supportive… All we have to do really is finish the woman’s change room now.” Fifteen years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: An anthology containing stories by two Comox Valley authors (Margo McLoughlin and Matt Hughes) has won the prestigious Canadian Library Association Young Adult Award. The collection of 14 short stories for and about teenagers was entitled Takes. It was published the
CUMBERLAND’S KATIE THOMPSON came across this photo of an elementary class from the defunct three-storey school in the village, circa 1967. She wonders if anyone knows who’s in the picture. If you do, e-mail editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com.
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CAITLIN MCKINNON previous year by Saskatoon’s Thistledown Press, and won the publisher a Saskatchewan Book Award. Twenty years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: The speed limit on Cumberland Road was too low, said resident Beverly Muloin. In her letter to Cumberland council, Muloin protests the lowering of the speed limit, from 80 to 60 km/h. She said it encourages tailgaters and cars trying to pass when it is unsafe. Twenty-five years ago this week in
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CALENDAR Editor’s note: There’s a new method to spread the word about your community events. Try our new, improved online calendar. Scroll down the mainpage of the Comox Valley Record website (www. comoxvalleyrecord.com) until you see a calendar off to the right. Click on Add Your Event and follow the prompts. This calendar is for special events put on by non-profit groups. We run as many as space permits, but only guarantee a calendar item appears once. Calendar items can be e-mailed to copy@comoxvalleyrecord. com, faxed to 250-338-5568 or delivered to 765 McPhee Ave. Deadlines: Friday at 5 p.m. for Wednesday’s paper and Tuesday at noon for Friday’s paper. Include date, location, time and a contact phone number that can be published.
Friday, June 1 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Wacky Woods walk; meet at Staples lot close to Mark’s Work Wearhouse, 8:50 a.m. Carpool. FMI: Brenda 250871-3660, Lu 250-339-1128, Maggie 250-871-1707, www. cvnewcomers.net.
Saturday, June 2 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society fundraising garage & plant sale, 76 Powerhouse Rd. (by Ruth Masters Greenway access to Puntledge River), Courtenay, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Donations can be dropped off at sale location. FMI: 250218-7223, www.kittycatpals. com. AARON House Christian Fellowship presents Celebrating Island Women Ladies’ Luncheon, 2946 Kilpatrick Ave. (beside Liquidation World), 11 a.m. Guest speakers Anita Moody & Therese Rudiger. Tix: $5 at door; pre-register with Chris Clark 250-9414004, bc_clark@shaw.ca. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, Comox, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com. GARAGE Sale at Sandpiper complex. All proceeds to food bank.
Sunday, June 3 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society AdoptA-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-2187223, www.kittycatpals.com. OLD TIME Fiddlers Branch 17 hosts annual Windup Party, Fallen Alders Hall, 3595 Royston Rd., doors 1 p.m. Potluck supper (BBQ available); bring a chair; open stage all day. All welcome. FMI: Lorraine 250336-8302.
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C.V. WOOD CARVERS meet every Tuesday for a day of carving, Royston Community Hall, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. No experience necessary. FMI: Al 250-331-0156, Jim 250339-5350. SOS (Support Our Seniors) Comox Valley, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7 p.m. Introduction of new project about seniors’ abuse. FMI: Jennifer 250-334-2321, Gwyn 250-338-6265. STRATHCONA Wilderness Institute invites members, new members, volunteers to attend AGM meeting, Meeting Room, Lewis Centre, Courtenay, 7 p.m. Refreshments. FMI: www. http:// strathconapark blogspot.ca/
Friday, June 8 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Cumberland Japanese Townsite
Trail walk; meet at Home Depot recycle area, 8:50 a.m. Carpool. FMI: Gina 250890-9336, Bev 250-871-2027, Kate 250-338-9310, www. cvnewcomers.net.
Saturday, June 9 COURTENAY Library presents A Very Merry Fairy Saturday, with author/singer/songwriter Mary Murphy reading from her new book Away with the Fairies, 300–6th St., 10:30 a.m. Children invited to dress up as a fairy, elf or brownie; fairy crafts & more. Free drop-in event open to all children w/caregivers. FMI: 250-334-3369. COMOX Pentecostal Church hosts free huge community block party, 1–4 p.m. Rain or shine. Prizes, games, inflatables, food, fun. FMI: Dave Postal dpostal@cpclife.com.
Sunday, June 10 OLD CHURCH Theatre Society 1st Annual Fundraiser: Social Bridge Tournament & Lunch, Hamston Ave., Courtenay, doors 11:30 a.m., 12–4 p.m. Tix $15/person (lunch incl.). Must bring partner. Cash & door prizes. FMI/tickets: Laughing Oyster & Blue Heron bookstores, Louise 250-334-3696, Karen 250-923-2108, Shari 250-3385110. UNION BAY Day, 11:45 a.m.–6 p.m. Family fun, races, games, raffle, concession, beverage garden, horseshoes (sign up ahead). FMI: Dave Davidson 250-3352317. COMOX Seniors Association presents dance workshops by Eric Lam: Rumba 2–3 p.m., Jive 4–5 p.m., practice after each until 5:45 p.m., d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave. FMI/reservations: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@gmail.com.
Wednesday, June 13 F.S.N.A. North Vancouver Island Branch general meeting, Coast Westerly Hotel, Courtenay, registration/ get-together 11 a.m., buffet luncheon noon, meeting 1 p.m. Guest speaker from Access B.C. on seniors’ driving licences. Reservations required. FMI: 250-339-4229.
Friday, June 15 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Little Qualicum Falls walk; meet at Home Depot recycle area, 8:50 a.m. (This will be halfday excursion with breakfast/lunch rather than just coffee.) Carpool. FMI: Kari 250-339-5851, Susan 250871-4422, Louise 250-8711443, www.cvnewcomers. net. SOS (Support Our Seniors) Comox Valley hosts tea to acknowledge World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 1–3 p.m. FMI: 250334-2321, 250-338-6265.
Sunday, June 17 VANCOUVER Island Ukrainian Dance Concert, Sid Williams Theatre, Courtenay, 2 p.m. Reserved seating $10 available at SWT box office, online sidwilliamstheatre.com, or call 250-338-2430.
Monday, June 18 RETIRED Teachers’ Year-end Lunch for all teas/admins from any district, Kingfisher (Old House is closed), 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Order & pay for own lunch. Speaker pharmacist Tim Cowan. FMI: 250-339-4692.
Tuesday, June 19 CANADIAN Federation of University Women – Comox Valley & Campbell River meets for Bursary Presentation lunch, Crown Isle, 11:45 a.m. New members welcome. FMI: comoxvalleycfuw@gmail.com.
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Hamilton returns to Comox Valley
SANDRA HAMILTON AND John Furlong at Operation Western Front in support of our troops and the True Patriot Love Foundation. PHOTO SUBMITTED
After Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics CEO John Furlong accepted the position of executive chair with the Vancouver Whitecaps, independent business consultant Sandra Hamilton decided to return to work in the Comox Valley. “It was an honour to be asked to manage John Furlong’s postGames business transition,” said Hamilton, who has spent more than 15 years advising Olympians on their transition from sport to business. Hamilton is a strategic business and marketing adviser who three years ago moved to the Valley to raise her two children. She worked with Furlong in the early days of the Olympic bid and became his business manager after the Games. Besides his reputation, Hamil-
ton managed Furlong’s speaking business, sponsorships, media, events and the launch of his book. “Sandra is a resultsoriented, values-driven business woman, well known for her passion, integrity and innovative thinking,” Furlong said. “She is a thought provocateur who brings an independent, honest and creative approach to revenue generation and strategic marketing. Totally committed to inspiring people and making a meaningful contribution to organizations, I fully understand Sandra’s desire to now apply her years of corporate marketing experience to the area of social enterprise in the not-for-profit sector and to the area of economic development in our smaller communities.” Through her work with Furlong, Silken
BC Chamber calls for municipal, education reform The BC Chamber of Commerce will be calling on the Province to enable forced municipal amalgamation, fundamentally reform the education system to meet the needs of the economy and establish a trans-Canada postsecondary strategy. These are among three new policies adopted at the Cham-
ber’s AGM in Penticton. “Two major areas of concern for businesses around the province are skills development and local government,” president/CEO John Winter said. The BC Chamber of Commerce will request government to: Amend section 279 of the Community Char-
ter to enable municipal amalgamation by order of the Province; Undertake a fundamental review of school curriculum to ensure students are receiving the necessary skills employers are looking for; and Work with the federal government to establish a permanent multi-government
Council on Learning to develop a trans-Canadian strategy on postsecondary education. “Regional efficiencies and international competitiveness are very important issues to the continued evolution of our communities,” Winter said. “While some municipalities may be willing to examine their own gov-
Clark announces small business training The BC Chamber of Commerce welcomed the announcement of the Micro Business Training pilot program by Premier Christy Clark at its 60th anniversary AGM in Penticton. “This program leverages the unique ability of the Chamber of Commerce Network to deliver skills training to micro business owners in the sectors which need it most,” president/CEO John Winter said. “Through Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan, we are committed to supporting training programs that meet the needs of British Columbians throughout the province,” Clark said. In conjunction with government, the Chamber has created a $3.1 million pilot program to enable members to deliver training to small business owners and enhance their skills. Training will be
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A slap in the face We are troubled by news that Veterans Affairs Canada is downsizing its department, including the district office in Victoria, due to budget cuts. Unlike the days when much of its work dealt with the post-Second World War struggles and challenges faced by service personnel, Veterans Affairs today is seeing an influx of people whose experience came in such theatres as Bosnia, Rwanda, Afghanistan and various peacekeeping scenarios. For those engaged in combat roles, their experiences might be similar to those lived through by their military predecessors. Yet the understanding today of the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and other psychological illnesses is greater than the Second World War, when struggling Canadian servicemen were pigeonholed as having “battle exhaustion.” In true military fashion, Veteran Affairs insists that none of its clients will be left behind as a result of the cuts to office personnel. The union representing the workers argues that veterans will begin to fall through the cracks due to projected increases in already too-large caseloads for staff and the added time it will take to process client requests. As in all labour-employer disputes, the truth probably lies somewhere in between. But the telling point in this conversation comes from the Royal Canadian Legion, which, for years, has done its best, given its limited resources, to fill the void in veteran support left by the federal government. They expect the next four or five years to produce more diagnosed cases of post-traumatic stress disorder than ever, a scenario which, if not addressed, could have devastating effects not only on the individuals, but their families. In a time of belt-tightening, the federal government needs to make cuts. But no matter how it is sugar-coated by Veterans Affairs, the decision to downsize the department’s front-line operations not only sets a dangerous precedent, it’s a slap in the face to individuals who have willingly and bravely served their country. Victoria News
Record Question of the Week This week: Eighty-eight per cent of respondents said they feel closing the Coast Guard station at Comox will expose boaters to undue risk. Next week: Are you concerned about the health effects of smart meters? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll. Kud Kudos to the Rotary Club of Comox, which has earned a Rotary International Significant Achievement Award for projects that help the community.
Be it Liberal strategy, HST reversal complications, NDP stalling or all of the above, legislation is not receiving proper scrutiny and in some cases has run out of time.
Shellfish proposal seems fishy Dear editor, Where is the public information process around the application by 846381 BC Ltd.? The application for a 10 to 30 year commercial shellfish tenure in Baynes Sound situated on Crown land located in the Royston/Union Bay area of Baynes Sound is set to be decided June 29, 2012. Why has this application, which was received by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations on Oct. 13, 2011, been so hushed? The commercialization of the Comox Valley ocean floor is huge and the citizens of the Comox Valley should be asked to be part of the process so we can understand what it really means to the local marine environment, marine recreation and the Comox Valley lifestyle. This is pretty scary stuff. Is the B.C. Liberal government encouraging aquaculture without concern for the real life impact it has to those that live in the province? What about the applicants?
Are they responsible corporate citizens? One of the applicants, Mr. Eric Gant of Manatee Holdings Ltd., has a website logo that states “profit from a biological goldmine.” Is this an indication of “gold fever?” In my opinion, the applicants, Dan Bowen, Eric Gant, Bun Thorburn, Josh Chernov, and the government have not been forthright about this application. There are many potential negative impact considerations such as commercial noise pollution, commercial light pollution, litter, and degradation of our local biodiversity from the artificial domination of a single species to name a few. This proposed venture, in my mind, does not present an optimistic future for the environment nor for the many ways the community now enjoys our tranquil waterways. This is big money for a few. It is the Comox Valley/Baynes Sound residents who will be directly impacted by negative fallout from this substantial com-
mercial shellfish operation. Puget Sound has pictures of plastic pipes and plastic nets that harm the marine birds and animals from geoduck farming. They also show no trespassing signs on their foreshore. Will that be our fate, too? Will our beaches continue to be a place where we are allowed or even still want our kids to play? Will we be forbidden to recreate in the waters of our own community? We can only guess, and what scares me even more, is that neither our politicians nor the applicants seem to feel compelled to let us know. To let the government know you want to keep Baynes Sound a place for people, not industry, send your written concerns to the Manager, Aquaculture, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, 2500 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, B.C. V9N 5M6 or e-mail authorizingAgency. Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca before June 29, 2012. Sue Vince, Royston
Smart meters creating concern Dear editor, The smart meter debate is heating up in the Comox Valley, finally, after 49 cities in B.C. have declared a moratorium, including Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Ladysmith, Tofino, Ucluelet and Hornby Island. Why are so many of us sticking our heads in the sand? The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning on May 31, 2011 that all radiation, like that produced by smart meters and cellphones, is a type 2B carcinogen and “particularly dangerous to children.” One radiation expert, Daniel Hirsch, has found that smart
meters may provide up to 160 times the full body radiation of cellphones, and they are on 24/7. There is a plethora of research on this subject. One needs only type the words “stop smart meters” into your computer search engine and you’ll find research information from all over the world! Current studies are sounding the alarm regarding effects on genetic, cellular, hormonal, male fertility, blood/brain barrier damage and increased risk of certain types of cancers as well as environmental issues. Children are at particular risk and people all over the world are reporting serious side effects
immediately after installation. As of July 2011, 43 counties in California alone had opposed smart meters and 10 had already banned smart meters altogether. BC Hydro has their paid, professional spin doctors trying to convince the public that smart meters are harmless, and even beneficial to us environmentally and financially. All these statements are being proven to be untrue. It only takes a few minutes on the computer to learn the facts. Please take this matter seriously. Look at both sides of the issue. V. Beaton, Courtenay
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The bliss of bike riding Watch your pet dogs carefully Dear editor, In response to bike lanes on Fitzgerald Avenue, I would like to suggest that Ms. Winchester, Mr. Theos and Mr. Anglin get out of their cars and onto their bikes for a day. By doing this, they would have the chance to personally experience the current pathetic state of affairs that constitutes Courtenay’s municipal cycling infrastructure. They would then discover for themselves the poorly marked and disjointed routes for all those trying to commute around this city by bicycle. That is until you get to the border of Comox: Comox supports cyclists. They have lanes to prove it. In Cumberland, almost everyone has a bike and it is a provincial bicycle destination. However, Courtenay municipality continues to lag behind the growing local and global trend to support alternative transportation infrastructure.
It is annoying and frustrating. I am thankful that Mr. Hillian, Ms. Leonard and Mr. Ambler seem to keep pace with the rest of the world in recognizing the universal economic, community and health benefits of adopting alternate and sustainable transportation infrastructure. Or maybe they have first-hand experience of the free and simple bliss of riding a bike. As for the Fitzgerald route, I expect the recommendations of the cycling infrastructure consultant and cycling public advisory to adequately address the multiuse concerns and take precedent over the personal interests of individual residents and end users. Isn’t that what they do best? Happy Bike to Work Week! Shanyn Simcoe, Courtenay Editor’s note: Shanyn Simcoe describes herself as a pedestrian, cyclist and automobile operator.
Bill’s critics protesting Dear editor, This Saturday marks a national day of action against the Conservative government’s budget omnibus bill. Events are being planned at a local level at Conservative MP’s offices in response to the “stand against the Blackmark Budget� campaign organized by leadnow.ca, an online organization that aims to, in their words “bring generations of Canadians together to achieve progress through democracy.� Our local event is at 2 p.m. at 104-576 England Ave. in Courtenay and has a “street festival� theme — bring your clever signs, colourful costumes, balloons, and musical instruments for a fun, family-friendly celebration of our democratic right to freely assemble and make our voices heard! The public is
increasingly frustrated with the Harper government’s sneaky approach to legislative change — Bill C-38 contains mostly non-budget-related legislation in its whopping 452 pages (most budgets average around 30 pages) and among other things repeals the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and the Fair Wages and Hours of Labour Act, guts the Fisheries Act, and gives the government unprecedented powers to approve major projects such as pipelines and tankers, etc. Lumping all this and (much) more into a “budget� bill is an insult to our intelligence. Let them know you won’t stand for it — in defence of future generations come out on Saturday and make a creative ruckus! For more info go to http://blackmark.leadnow.ca.
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Dear editor, I am writing this letter to warn other dog owners of a potential danger. My cocker spaniel Ellie May died of rat (we think) poison ingestion on May 19. I have a fenced yard that in six years Ellie has not escaped from. After inquiring with neighbours and checking my own yard, I determined that the poisoning must have occurred off site during our daily walks at either North Island College in the wooded area between the road and the subdivision on May 13 or at Seal Bay Park (upper area) off Huband, Mitchell and Elmo roads on May 14 to 16. According to the veterinarian, she would have ingested the poison within five to seven days of her death. I could not afford the tests required to determine for sure it was rat poisoning, but what happened to her and
ally is horse manure). But, maybe I did not notice her eat something that may have contained rat poison. As you can imagine, I am devastated. These dogs were not just pets, they were my companions. I was preparing myself for Emma’s passing, as she had a lot of health problems and was declining fast. But Ellie was a healthy, happy dog and I looked forward to spending several more years with her.
how she died indicates this, according to the veterinarian. My sharpei Emma died exactly one week earlier on May 12 after a life of health issues. Perhaps I was distracted and did not watch Ellie as closely as I should have during our walks right after Emma died; I cannot remember whether Ellie got into something or not. During our walks I always make her stop if she starts eating something (which usu-
I want to thank Dr. Stacey Gastis and staff at Sunrise Vet Clinic, Dr. Pawel Palkiewic of Shamrock Vet Clinic, Dr. Erika Raines at Tree of Life, Tammy Johnson, and most of all, my dear friend Jackie Bobroske for taking great care of my “girls.� Please watch your dogs very closely when you are walking them in public, even in the woods where you are not expecting this kind of danger. Deborah Ross, Courtenay
Has CVRD gone to dogs? than to seize and impound two dogs on a “he says, she says� scenario, when no one actually witnessed the alleged attack. To impound two dogs on hearsay, and not have them allowed to see their owners or their veterinarian is totally unfair and just down-
Dear editor, I am writing in regards to the ongoing feud between dog owners upon which the Comox Valley Regional District seems to have taken a very biased stand. I am absolutely appalled that the CVRD seems to have nothing better to do
right wrong! Since when have animals been presumed and treated as guilty until proven innocent? Should not all the dogs involved have been impounded until the conflict between owners were resolved? Darlene Arsenault, Courtenay
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Avoid killing animals with kindness The first thing that the fawn fend off cergreeted me last week tain diseases that can on a visit to MARS was attack the deer, causthe mournful “bleat- ing diarrhea leading to ing” that announced dehydration and eventhe arrival of the first tual death. It is fawn of MARS MOMENT against 2012. the WildLooklife Act to ing into keep any a cage ANDY species nestled in in captivblankets AIRFIELD ity. Before under a assuming heat lamp was one fragile black that an animal or bird tailed fawn that had is injured or orphaned, been found by the road please call our emerand picked up by well- gency line at 1-800meaning people pass- 304-9968 and we can advise you on how to ing by. Each year, MARS proceed if necessary. During the time I sends out the same message: “If you care have volunteered at — leave them there.” MARS, I have seen In other words, do not the results of people touch baby wildlife, interfering with wildespecially fawns, seal life trying to raise baby pups, raccoons, duck- fawns, raccoons, birds, lings, birds or any other ducklings or other species, but often they end species. This time last year up “killing them with we had 11 fawns and kindness.” We are all very aware expect another influx this year in the next of fawns in our areas few weeks as the and some think they cold spring may have are a nuisance, but delayed their arrival. it is our impact from Many of the fawns we continually encroachreceive or rescue at ing into their habitat the centre have been and pushing them into “kidnapped” by well- ever shrinking areas, encourages meaning people who which do not understand the them to dine in our negative impact they gardens and occasionwill have on the fawn’s ally become aggressive with pets and humans. survival. A doe will hide her What can you do to fawn in the forest help? • If you find a fawn amongst the bushes or brush under the trees watch, wait and call us whilst she goes forag- for advice, if it is on the ing for food to top up road carefully move it her milk supply. The into the bush if safe to fawns are perfectly do so. • If you see deer at camouflaged to blend in with their surround- the side of the road, ings, brown and white slow down. Expect deer spotted coats resemble to jump out; keep your the sun-dappled bush- eyes out for them especially when travelling es. Instinctively, the at dawn and dusk. • If you find a dead fawns know to remain silent and completely deer on the road please still, not even twitching where possible move their ears. By approach- it to the side of the ing a hidden fawn, you road as this will then not only scare away the attract other animals doe that is often very and birds, especially close by, but you may eagles, who may also also attract unwanted get hit feeding on the predators to the fawn’s carcass. • If you find a baby location. It is a myth that a bird (without feathers) doe will not take back please try to locate the a fawn that has been nest and where poshandled by humans. sible replace the bird, We successfully reunit- the mother will find it ed a fawn and doe after and feed it. Feathered the fawn had been in songbirds cannot fly when they fledge and captivity for two days. Fawns must be need to run along the fed every few hours ground for a few days. For further informathroughout the day and are unable to trav- tion, visit www.wingel very far during the tips.org. For all other first two months after calls, ring 250-337birth. This time is also 2021. Sandy Fairfield is critical for the fawns’ the educational co-orfuture survival. The mother passes dinator for the Mounon not only foraging tainaire Avian Rescue and survival skills but Society (MARS). The her precious antibod- MARS column appears ies, which will help every second Friday.
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Story set in magical forest AREN’T ALL THE BEST ONES? “Once upon a time” is the begin- The Tree Story.” TheatreWorks ning of many stories old and new. has a history of putting on shows This Saturday, it will be the start- for, and also created by, children ing phrase of TheatreWorks’ lat- and its StoryTheatre shows may est play, the family friendly show well become a tradition of quality Red Bird, Blue Bird, Alligator entertainment linked with awareness of community issues. Jump or simply The Tree Story. This class has already mounted The current TheatreWorks StoryTheatre class will perform a previous play, involving many an original script, written by the of the same students, entitled students and instructor Kymme Pirates, Reindeer, and Elves, Oh Patrick. The play tells a tale set My! It was performed in Decemin a magical forest because — as ber and enjoyed immensely by one character helpfully informs an audience made up of adults us — “all good stories have a and children as well as garnering items and cash magical forest” for the food bank. and is one children of all ages It’s something that Written in the same vein, The will love. Despite every child encounters Tree Story is the implications aimed towards of its name The — whether it’s because kids but is entireTree Story is not, of their hair colour, ly family-friendly in fact, a story their clothing or physiand will have about a tree but adults giggling rather the crea- cal attributes — and I as well. Not only tures that live on feel that it’s important is The Tree Story and underneath for children to see that fun, but it is also it — brilliantly being put on for coloured birds, being different is not a a good cause. All flying alligators, bad thing. theatrical monKymme Patrick proceeds from ticket sales will keys. go directly to the However, in each group, there is somebody Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay just a little bit different, leading for Life, a foundation that funds to them being excluded from the cancer research and does all it can to support cancer victims and group. “I knew I wanted to explore the their families. Since her recent personal bout theme of exclusion very early on,” Patrick says. “We agreed there with cancer, it is a cause close to is still a need to address bully Patrick’s heart and she is proud that her students have chosen to awareness. “It’s something that every child support the relay event. The Tree Story will be perencounters — whether it’s because of their hair colour, their clothing formed this Saturday at 1 p.m. or physical attributes — and I feel in Lake Trail Middle School’s that it’s important for children drama room, with entry by donato see that being different is not tion. Not only will this delightful a bad thing.” “I started off want- tale have you laughing but you ing to write about superheroes,” may find yourself uttering a poiPatrick elaborates. “Then three of gnant, “Awww” at several scenes my students improvised a scene as well. After all, who doesn’t love findin which they portrayed birds getting kicked out of the nest. ing out what comes after ‘Once That idea was the first of many upon a time…’? — TheatreWorks brainstorming ideas that created
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Alchemy in art at exhibit The Art Alchemy studio/gallery is once again opening its doors to the public for another evening of arts, culture and fun. June 8 will be the opening night for the second annual Square Foot show be hung. All works had been transported KLEE’S GARDEN IS by Lucy Schappy, one featuring new works by 30 diverse and of the ‘alchemists’ exhibiting June 8 in the accomplished artists. second annual Square Foot show. Among the 30 participating artists you will be a foot square to Vancouver or Los and all will be priced Angeles. will find The eveworks by ning will feaalchemists The atmosphere at Art ture live local H e l e n U t s a l , Alchemy has received high praise music to set the tone as J e n n i f e r from previous event attendees, well as a cash W e b e r , comparing it to studio/galleries wine/ beer Guillermo in the city; many people felt like bar. Mier, Lucy Art AlcheS c h a p p y they had been transported to Vanmy is located and Stacey couver or Los Angeles. above United Wright as Carpet at well as art362 10th St. ists from at the low, once-perin Courtenay (stairsthe West Coast Art- year price of $200. ists’ collective includThe atmosphere only access). Check www.artaling Lisa Kirk, Corre at Art Alchemy has Alice, Patti Didiomete received high praise chemy.ca for more and Martha Jablonski from previous event information. The opening will Jones. attendees, comparing The walls will be it to studio/ galler- begin at 7 and run full of colour, hun- ies in the city; many until 10. — Art Alchemy dreds of paintings will people felt like they
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tion. Both the realistic and abstraction are visible and somewhat mystical. Neuls says, “It is so wonderful and totally exciting to have so much freedom to not have to Well-known Comox hold back any imagiValley artist Gail nation in expressing Neuls will myself.” unveil her T h e latest colIt is so won- poetry of lection of derful and totally lines and paintings perspecin her first exciting to have so tive play show of much freedom to a very the year at not have to hold important the Filberg back any imagina- part. Lodge. Doors N e u l s tion in expressing open at paints in myself. 10 a.m. a semi-abGail Neuls and close stract-stylat 5 p.m. ist manner on June using colour to create 9 and 10. The Filberg a sense of celebration Lodge is at 61 Filberg and joy that is so much Rd. in Comox. a part of her inspira— Gail Neuls
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From hip-hop Mecca to Cumberland, it’s Kyprios Kyprios returns to the Waverley Hotel on June 8 with an awardwinning live band/hiphop collaboration and special guest Tonye Aganaba. On a road trip to New York City with Prevail from Swollen Members, aspiring MC/ actor/poet Kyprios was compelled to lengthen his stay in hip-hop’s Mecca. Studying theatre at HB Studios in Greenwich Village, hitting monthly rap battles anywhere in NYC and participating in poetry slams at the Nuyorican Poetry Cafe, the young artist was learning amongst the most reputed craftsman and developing his trade amongst them. Winning a poetry slam with a controversial spoken word piece Hate, Kyprios headed back to his hometown of North Vancouver to transfer his education into practice. Kyprios released the independent EP Mic Tease that would be the catalyst to get him performing numerous club shows and begin to host a weekly open mic poetry series
THE WAVERLEY HOTEL welcomes the return of Kyprios on June 8 with special guest Tonye Aganaba. dubbed Come With It in Vancouver. During this period, Kyprios was also a founding member of the two-time Juno-
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Funny musicmen raising money for serious cause Kenny Shaw and Brian Temple have merged their musical talents and humorous antics to form a comedy duo aimed directly at the funny bone of baby boomer audiences. The duo will perform June 5 as guest performers of the 1st Tuesday Fundraiser at the Mex Pub to raise money for the Comox Valley Hospice Society. These music veterans are both wellseasoned performers and celebrated entertainers, so their musical tributes have both a comedic appeal and the kind of musicality you’d expect from more serious concert musicians. The evening kicks off at 7:30 with a short opening set by event organizers Judy and Bruce Wing, and the evening will include a 50/50 draw. The successful synergy of the talents of Shaw and Temple comes as no surprise. Shaw received the BC Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year Award for four consecutive years and is wellloved by audiences for his high-energy antics, animated storytelling — and his very large hat. He has opened for Brooks & Dunn, the Doobie Brothers, Travis Tritt, and Billy Idol and has gained the
KENNY SHAW (LEFT) and Brian Temple perform Tuesday at the Mex Pub to raise money for the Comox Valley Hospice Society. love of fans across the continent from stages at The Mirage in Las Vegas to the community halls in Inuvik. His professional showmanship has also made him a familiar personality as host or master of ceremonies for many local charity and community building events including the annual Child Development Telethon. Shaw’s musical and comedic partner, Brian Temple, has added to the pulse of the thriving downtown nightlife
Your toes will tap This weekend, set your toes a-tappin’ with local bluegrass and oldtime band Backporch Banjo. BackPorch Banjo is featured at the Bowser Legion this Saturday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. You can also catch the band entertaining at the Courtenay Fish and Game annual outdoor show Saturday
from 2 to 4 p.m. Ready for a festivalpacked summer, BackPorch Banjo features Deep Bay fiddler/ vocalist Ted Granger and Qualicum’s Linda Thorburn on banjo, as well as locals Bob Slater on guitar, banjo and vocals, and Kazimea Sokil on mandolin, banjo and vocals. — Backporch Banjo
in the Pacific Northwest for years, engaging audiences in the club circuit and gaining the reputation as
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funds for wheelchair-accessible toilets. A full licensed bar, baked goods donated by Union Bay’s Just Like Mom’s, and door prizes donated by the Royston Roasting Company augmented the occasion. The sold-out event earned $750 for the hall, which the band presented to Neville Hope. Check out the Baynes Sound on June 23 at the Union Bay Hall. More details available at the Baynes Sound Facebook page. — Baynes Sound
The Fanny Bay Hall was rockin’ and rollin’ recently as the Baynes Sound, a local-grown band of baby boomers, performed song after song as a fundraiser for the hall. Chris Cook, Ken Land, Doug Zilkie, Mike Smith, and Franc Charpentier all started jamming together in the Union Bay-Fanny Bay area last year. When so many baby boomers heard them play and enjoyed their rock-and-roll dance music, the group got together with the board of directors at the hall and set out to raise
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“Attending this light-hearted event is an easy way to support the Comox Valley Hospice Society and get to know more about their organization,” says Judy Wing. “Most of us don’t want to give a lot of thought to end of life issues until we have to. When the time comes that we do need the support, we’ll be very grateful that compassionate people have volunteered their time to ensure that these programs are available.” Shaw and Temple perform at the Mex Pub on June 5. The evening starts at 7:30 and admission is by donation or a non-perishable food donation for the Comox Valley
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sion, bass, or guitar and has shared both stage and studio with recording artists Farmer’s Daughter, George Fox, Julian Austin and Suzanne Gitzi. Brian’s high-energy comedy, sterling vocals, harmonies, and amazing musicianship add a touch of brilliance to this duo’s musical tributes. The Comox Valley Hospice Society (CVHS) will receive the cash donations at the door and can offer tax receipts for donations if requested. The organization offers a wide range of resources that include practical support like hospital beds, and resource library materials, to very personal support such as caregiver support, bedside vigils, and bereavement counselling. One of the CVHS goals is to build a residential hospice facility that offers professional care in a home-like setting.
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Hubley guesting at the Av Carr students in Piano player, singer and songwriter Kevin Hubley is the musical guest June 5 at the Avalanche Bar and Grill. His smooth vocals, heartfelt originals, and unique arrangements of some popular hits, will keep you entertained for his solo set from 9 to 10. The Jilli Martini House Band will start off the night at 8, and then wrap it up after the guest’s set, from 10 to 11. Kevin was born in a small coastal community in Nova Scotia, and started playing a keyboard at the age of 15, self taught, without any formal lessons. He soon discovered that he had a desire and talent for writing songs as well as the accompanying music for his lyrics. Kevin is always looking for any opportunity to draw attention to the material that he has created over the past 30 years. He has been on Vancouver Island for seven years, and has had the opportunity to perform at a number of live, ‘open mic jams’ in local establishments. This Tuesday is your chance to come and check out this talented individual at the Avalanche Pub. — Avalanche Bar and Grill
art talk at CVAG The Comox Valley Art Gallery invites you to an artists’ talk by the 2012 graduating class of the Emily Carr University BFA degree program at North Island College. It happens this Saturday at 3 p.m., the closing day of the current CVAG exhibition. The exhibition, titled In Focus, presents the culmination of art projects by six students in
the local Emily Carr University Bachelor of Fine Arts, enrolled at NIC’s Comox Valley Campus; Miel Creasey, Remi Gervais, Janis Guthy, Carol Hilland, Stefanie Krewusik, and Angela Skaley. Admission to the talk is free or by donation and is open to the public and runs for about an hour. — Comox Valley Art Gallery
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Cassandra Mercredi might be immune to Plague, but that doesn’t mean she’s safe — government forces are searching for those of aboriginal heritage to harvest their blood. Incorporating the traditions of the First Peoples as well as the more familiar stories of Greek mythology and Arthurian legend, Shadows Cast by Stars is a haunting, beauti-
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ART ALCHEMY studio/galhosts llery h t SSquare FFoott show, h opening June 8 from 7 to 10 p.m. above United Carpet at 362 10th St. in Courtenay (stairs-only access). Check www.artalchemy.ca for more information. AVALANCHE BAR & GRILL jam night every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Comedy night on the third Thursday of the month, starting at 9 p.m. House Ten85 DJs live music starting every Saturday at 9 p.m. FMI: 250-331-0334. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY open Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wearable art exhibit April 27 to June 2. FMI: 250338-621 or www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com. CORRE ALICE GALLERY in Cumberland at 2781 Dunsmuir Ave. Hours 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. New exhibit runs May 18 to 30. FMI: 250-4004099. COURTENAY MUSEUM exhibits work by NIC photography students until June 15. Students present June 1. FMI: 250-334-0686 . DENMAN ISLAND SUMMER GALLERY presents art by Scot Bullick, opening May 31. Open every day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ELKS HALL in Courtenay offers open mic Wednesdays, 8 p.m. FMI: 250-334-2512. GATEHOUSE BISTRO AND GALLERY in Cumberland. FMI: 250-336-8099. GRIFFIN PUB north of CFB Comox hosts Jazztet every Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. JOE’S GARAGE features Anela Kahiamoe and Richard Thompson in ukulele nights Thursdays at 8 p.m. MEX PUB has a Rock ‘n Country Jam ‘n Dance hosted by Outlaw Fever on Tuesdays (except the first Tuesday of the month), starting at 9 p.m. MUIR ART GALLERY open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 440 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay. Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. FMI: www.comoxvalleyarts.org. PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. at 1729 Comox Ave. Judi Pedder’s show the Magic of Watercolour from May 15 to 27. Sofie Skapski Show and Sale from May 29 to June 17. Opening reception May 20, 1 to 4 p.m. Free Admission. FMI: www.pearlellisgallery. com, including a virtual tour, or on Facebook. POTTERS PLACE in Courtenay open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Joe Stefiuk exhibiting works in May. FMI: www.thepottersplace.ca or 250-334-4613. PURPLE ONION DELI features paintings of Tracy Kobus in May. WAVERLEY HOTEL jam night with Brodie Dawson and friends runs every Thursday, no cover. Visit www.waverleyhotel.ca. WHISTLE STOP PUB house band Big Fun on stage each weekend. WHYTE’S FRAMING AND GALLERY presents art by Bev Byerley until June 13 at 1225 Lazo Rd., a short distance from Comox. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ZOCALO CAFÉ, bassist Tim Croft plays duets with different musicians in various genres Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Anderson Jazz Syndicate performs on the last Friday of each month. Music begins at 7:30 p.m.
THEATREWORKS presents The T Tree St Story, Lake Th L k Trail T il Middle School, 1 p.m. Admission by donation. SILK PAJAMAS at Zocalo Café, 7:30 to 9 p.m. BACKPORCH BANJO plays from 2 to 4 p.m. at Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association annual outdoor show at Comox Lake. RACKET CLUB at Mex Pub, 9:30 p.m. CATHERINE KNUTSSON reads from her novel, Courtenay Library, 2 p.m. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY Art Talk with Emily Carr University at NIC BFA grads, 3 to 4 p.m. FMI: 250338-6211.
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VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: islandmusicfest.com.
INDIGO JAZZ at Zocalo Café in Courtenay, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 5 KENNY SHAW and BRIAN TEMPLE perform in 1st Tuesday Fundraiser at Mex Pub. Opening set by hosts Judy and Bruce Wing at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation or non-perishable food donation for the Comox Valley Food Bank. FMI: www. judyandbruce.com. KEVIN HUBLEY and JILLI MARTINI BAND at Avalanche Bar & Grill, 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 8 KYPRIOS and guest TONYE AGANABA at Waverley Hotel. Tickets at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel or by phone at 250-336-8322. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY reception for Compound Eye: Visions, Views and Imaginings of Bees/ Striking Gold/WordPlay, 7 to 9 p.m. FMI: 250-338-6211.
Saturday, June 9 BEE WOLF RAY at Zocalo Café, 7 to 9 p.m. FMI: http:// soundcloud.com/bee-music. GAIL NEULS exhibits paintings at Filberg Lodge, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 10 EVERGREEN SENIORS present A Tribute to Don Messer, 2 p.m., Filberg Centre. Tickets $10 each at the Florence Filberg Centre at 411 Anderton in Courtenay (250338-1000). GAIL NEULS exhibits paintings at Filberg Lodge, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wed., June 13 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY screens film Queen of the Sun at CVAG, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7/$5. FMI: 250338-6211. Saturday, June 16 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY Discover Art Saturday. Free family fun! 2 to 4 p.m. FMI: 250-338-6211.
Tuesday, June 19 STEVE BROCKLEY at Cumberland Hotel. Doors at 7:30 p.m., show at 8:30. Tickets at hotel. FMI: 250-336-8844. CLAUDIA CORNWALL gives writers’ talk, Courtenay Library, 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 23 THE BAYNES SOUND at Union Bay Hall. FMI: Baynes Sound Facebook page.
Sat June 30 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY Art Talk with currently exhibiting artist Ted Goodden, 1 to 2 p.m., free admission, all welcome. FMI: 250-338-6211.
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Don Messer’s Jubilee will be reborn in Courtenay Ken MacLeod Contributor
The Evergreen Seniors will present the second annual fundraiser for the Sonshine Club on June 10 at 2 p.m. A Tribute to Don Messer will feature local fiddler Glen Hiebert as Don Messer. Glen is one of the best fiddlers anywhere, and those who have seen and heard Glen fiddle throughout the Valley will agree that Glen’s fiddle and supporting musicians will send you home as if you had heard the great Don Messer and his Islanders in person. Messer was a Canadian institution from 1939, when he was first broadcast nationwide on the CBC Radio network, to his death in 1973. Don Messer’s Jubilee, which featured Messer and his Islanders, ran from 1959 to 1969 on CBC national television. Next to Hockey Night in Canada, the weekly Friday night show was the second-most watched program on the CBC. The show was unexpectedly cancelled in 1969 because the CBC felt the show was too oldfashioned. It was picked up by the CTV network, appearing for the next four years until Messer’s death in 1969. Hiebert was born in 1930 at Boggy Creek, Man. During those years people made their own entertainment, many learning to play a musical instrument to entertain one another on those long Manitoba nights.
GLEN HIEBERT (LEFT) will portray legendary fiddler Don Messer as a large cast relives Don Messer’s Jubilee on June 10 in a fundraiser for the Sonshine Club. Hiebert’s mother played the piano in Grand Narrows, Man., with well– known champion fiddler Mylie Barron and also partnered with Glen’s father to play music for the dances in the area. Glen began on the piano, later learning the guitar and fiddle. He gave up the fiddle during his early working years, concentrating on playing the guitar until 1980 when he joined the Woods Lake Branch of
the Old Time Fiddlers. Glen was a founding member of the Branch 17 of the Old Time Fiddlers on the North Island. Along with fellow musicians of the Fiddlers, Glen has been playing at all the care homes in the Valley once a month since 1984. Glen has a been a longtime admirer of fiddlers such as King Ganam and his favourite musician Don Messer. The show at the Florence
Filberg Centre is supported by various local musicians and singers to fill out the cast of Don Messer’s Jubilee, including Irene Tomchick as Marg Osborne, Bob Casavant as Charlie Chamberlain, George Bentham as Scottish entertainer Johnny Forrest, and Harold Mosdell as the blind vocalist-guitar player Freddy McKenna. Others in the cast include Ed Medford on the guitar and fiddle, vocalist Edie Gark, Gloria Olson on the
piano, Ray Ledoux on bass, Art McMartin on the mandolin, and Dave Gark on the bones and mandolin. The show will also feature dancers and cloggers and a special guests, Doris Weislein as Kitty Wells, George Bentham as Boxcar Willie, and Bob Hiebert as Gordon Lightfoot. Bob Hiebert does his own Gordon Lightfoot Tribute. Don Tremaine, the MC of the show, is portrayed by Ken MacLeod, who promis-
es to take you back in time with his historical quips. Tickets are available for $10 each at the Florence Filberg Centre at 411 Anderton in Courtenay (250-338-1000). Come out and take a trip down memory lane to revisit Don Messer’s Jubilee and support the Sonshine lunch program, which operates Monday to Friday at St. George’s United Church for persons in the Comox Valley who are in need.
Sampling artisans’ work as easy as a walk in the park Paula Wild Record Arts
Take one park along the river, add an array of artisans, food vendors and music and you have a very pleasant way to spend part of a summer day. From now until Sept. 30, Keystone Market will take place every Sunday except the Canada Day long weekend at Simms Millennium Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Artistic offerings include a variety of glass artists and jewelry, as well as garden trugs (shallow oblong baskets made of strips of wood, traditionally used for carrying garden flowers and produce), calligraphy cards and hand-sewn belts, aprons and reusable snack bags. Adding to the ambience are tarot card readings, temporary body tattoos, head and face massages and vibrational energy readings. When Leah Mouritsen
moved to the Comox Valley last year and was considering ways to market her ornamental concrete bird baths, planters and hanging wall plaques, she kept being drawn to the park. “The setting is so beautiful, everyone knows where it is and the site has high visibility, which is good from a marketing point of view,” she says. “I knew it would be a great place to spend Sundays during the summer.” Mouritsen was also aware of the wealth of artistic talent in the Valley. She started mentioning her idea to others last Christmas and the next thing she knew, the marketing had already begun. “The feedback was awesome,” she says. “A lot of artists were interested in a fun way to market their work locally. The idea just seemed to grow on its own.” Mouritsen put a lot of thought and research into
the name for her new venture. “The definition of keystone is a collection of associated items all held together in one place,” she explains. “That’s what I want this market to be — a place for the community to enjoy the arts in a beautiful location. My dream is to have the market grow and become an annual event. “My husband grew up in the Valley and we knew this is where we wanted to raise our family,” adds Mouritsen. “The lifestyle, the culture and the community are amazing. I feel really fortunate that I have this opportunity to be involved with so many artists.” There is still room for more artists in the park and Mouritsen would especially like to hear from food vendors and buskers interested in joining the market. She can be contacted at 250-703-3296 or kestonemarketcv@gmail.com.
IT’S LION TIME again at Keystone Market on Sundays at Simms Millennium Park in Courtenay.
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IN REVERSE ACROSS 1 Harass 7 In the lead 12 Fill by force 16 — -mo replay 19 Think creatively 20 Has — up one’s sleeve 21 — fire under (urged to action) 22 Zero-star review 23 Private retreat for San Francisco NFLers? 25 Behaves in the manner of 27 Skater Midori — 28 Suffix with musket 29 Bring pain to 30 Openings under desks 31 Nick’s wife in “The Thin Man” 33 Word coined to describe an unnamed Hulk Hogan maneuver? 36 Clutches 38 Handles, as a matter 39 Wish for 40 Backyard party, briefly 43 Hits, as a fly 46 Little bite 47 Drag-racing track? 53 Month after Mar. 54 Olympic sleds 56 Berliner’s “Alas!” 57 Rug cleaner 59 “King Lear” daughter 61 Billies and nannies 64 Papa’s ma 65 Take way too much 69 Caustic compounds produced during prenatal exams? 73 Softening the cuticles, polishing the nails, etc.? 75 Shipbuilding material 76 Address for a woman 78 Sign after Pisces 79 “Pan Am” actress Garner 80 Soloist’s supporter 84 Just-OK grade 85 Fatty substance 88 Number after uno 90 Parties for future wives of rajahs? 93 Suffix with benz94 “— saying goes ...”
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TAKE US ALONG
CARLY POBORSA-COX, STEVEN Bradshaw, Sarah Poborsa-Cox and Kirsten Bradshaw hold a copy of the Record while awaiting the sun to set while visiting Tanah Lot Temple in western Bali, Indonesia during spring break.
KAREN AND JOHN Eigler took the Record with them to Nassau Bahamas. Together, they enjoyed attractions such as the Pirate Museum and the Straw Market.
WHEN IT COMES TO SPREADING THE NEWS, readers of the Comox Valley Record are number one. They enjoy packing a copy of their favourite hometown newspaper with them as they travel the globe to celebrate special occasions, visit friends and family, enjoy a relaxing vacation or see some of the world’s many historical and geographical landmarks. Take us along on your next trip and send your photo to sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com. or drop it off at our office.
KALYSSA HEINRICH (LEFT) and sister McKenna took us along on a family vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
BRENDA ROSS, TRUDY Lamothe and Mickey Colburn hiked the Havasupai Trail in the Grand Canyon, Arizona. Here they are making their way to Mooney Falls – through rock tunnels, down ladders and holding on to chains.
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THE RECORD CAME along on a trip to Disneyland to celebrate a young lad’s seventh birthday. Nana, Papa and sister came along too.
KIERRA AND LORI Carpenter along with Rainne Jensen enjoyed a beautiful two-week spring break in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Here the Record went out to dinner at Mason Bay.
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Croquet and afternoon tea in Hawaiian paradise Unexpected British feel at one highlands resort
clays and lawn bowl- Our server, Charlotte, ing. Or one can sim- brings us a box of teas ply walk through the from which we choose traditional English resort’s lush gardens. blends. T o These are my ear followed there’s no To my ear a threesweeter there’s no sweeter by tier plate s o u n d piled with than the sound than the thwack of thwack of a wood- fancy little sandwiches, a wooden en mallet on a scones with mallet on Devonshire a wooden wooden ball, so I ball, so I convince my part- cream and raspberry convince ner to join me in jam, and a my partner to a rousing game of selection of join me in croquet. sweets. a rousing “A l m o s t game of like being croquet. in England,” Charlotte Later, we head to says. Indeed — except the Lana’i Pine Sport- for the sunburn. ing Clays and Archery Access Range to make more For more informanoise shooting clay tar- tion on the Four Seagets. I’ve never held a sons Resort Lana’i, gun and am not inter- Lodge at Koele, visit ested in killing things, the resort website at but I have an absolute www.fourseasons.com/ blast (pun intended) koele. attempting to break the For information on rust-coloured disks. travel to Lana’i visit After all this excite- the Hawaii Convention ment, we retire to and Visitors Bureau the Tea Room Bar for website at gohawaii/ afternoon beverages. lanai.
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LANA’I Hawaii — You expect swaying palm trees. You expect pounding surf. You expect sun (and a sunburn). What you don’t expect when you visit Hawaii is to play croquet, shoot clay pigeons and enjoy afternoon tea in front of a roaring fire. “It’s our answer to a mountain retreat,” says one Maui resident when explaining to me why islanders love the Four Seasons Resort Lana’i, Lodge at Koele. It’s easy to understand the attraction. Set among manicured gardens and imported Cook Island pines at nearly 600 metres above sea level, this highlands oasis feels far removed from Hawaii’s white sand beaches and azure seas, although both are just a 20-minute drive away. For decades the island of Lana’i, a 40-minute ferry ride from Maui, was a pineapple plantation. Then pineapples started being grown more cheaply elsewhere and the island reinvented itself. Now it is home to two championship golf courses, two Four
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Comox Valley parents helped with biggest job of their lives Boys and Girls Club of Central Vancouver Island is offering parents support and education through two parenting programs in the Comox Valley. Parents Together (for parents of teens) and Parenting Without Power Struggles (for parents of preteens) have been designed to help
support parents in the most important task of all, raising their family. Parents Together is an ongoing group, meaning parents are welcome to join in at any time. Parenting Without Power Struggles is a 10-week program and begins a new session this week. Parents can still reg-
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Clubs in response to parents (particularly those in Parents Together programs) telling us that they wished they had the insights, understanding, and tools gained through Parents Together earlier, to help them understand and better prepare for the transition into adolescence and throughout the
early teen years. “Our programs are all about helping parents and their preteens/teens grow together creating a foundation for healthy, respectful relationships and self-confidence,� she adds. Provincially, Parents Together and Parenting Without Power Struggles
are a part of the Boys and Girls Clubs of BC Parent Services parent education and support umbrella. For more information on parent support programs, contact the Parent Line at 250-338-7141 or visit www. bgccvi.com. — Comox Valley Boys and Girls Club
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Comox Valley Worship Directory Church of Our Lord Sunday Services 9:30 am at Berwick, 1700 Comox Ave. Comox, BC
All Welcome www.coolcomox.ca www.namsnetwork.com
BAHÁ’Í FAITH Children’s Classes – prayers and activities focused on the development of spiritual qualities, for children 3 to 10 years. All are welcome. ~~~ “O God! These children are pearls, cause them to be nurtured within the shell of Thy loving kindness.” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041gh250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org
Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship Services 1st & 3rd Sundays at 4pm
We’ve Got Some Space For You!
Young People’s Program, Weddings, Memorials, Spiritual Exploration
THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
250 BEACH AVENUE
Rev. Maggie Enwright Full Wheelchair Access
@ 10:30 am
of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning
Sunday Worship and Children’s Program 10 am Email: cxunited@telus.net
Join us this Sunday
Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre
COMOX UNITED
Hearing Assistance
www.centralchurchefc.com Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jake Hron
www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966
Lil 250-338-7727 (office)
St. George’s
LUTHERAN
6th & Fitzgerald Ave.
Courtenay “The church with a heart in the heart of the city” SUNDAY SERVICE SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:30 am 10:30AM SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL Nursery-Grade 7
(ELCIC)
“A place for you: John 14:2 2182 Comox Avenue, Comox
Sunday Worship
250-338-5811
stgeorgeuc@shaw.ca www.stgeorgesunitedchurch.com
web: web.mac.com/shepherdcomox email: shepherdcomox@mac.com
RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH
CUMBERLAND UNITED CHURCH
Comox Community Baptist Church
“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”
Sunday Worship & Children’s Program
MENNONITE UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH (BLACK CREEK) A Christ centered faith community dedicated to the Worship of God and the promotion of peace and social justice in His name.
Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM Sunday School: 10:30 AM 2277 Enns Road, Black Creek. Pastor Gordon Carter Office: 250.337.5341 Email: carter.gord@gmail.com
10:00AM at Cape Lazo Middle School Everyone Welcome
1st Street & Penrith
at 11 am Followed by a Potluck Lunch Choir Practice Wed. 7:15 pm Eve Mark, Choir Director 250-338-4785
Rev. Julianne Kasmer, Minister
www.resonatechurch.ca
250-400-7800
Pastor A. Ronald Sedo 250-339-3933
SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 A.M.
467 - 4th Street (just east of Fitzgerald)
725 Aspen Rd., Comox
Service 10:30am Guest Speaker: Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 Full Wheelchair e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca Access comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca
Sunday Morning Service - 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study - 11:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 11:30 a.m. Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Rev. Paul Johnson, Pastor
250-338-8454
Hearing Assistance
LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY
www.gbccv.org • info@gbccv.org
2946 Kilpatrick Ave. Church Phone: 250-338-1312 Morning Services 11 am
Pastor Rev. Bill Hall
Coming Event: Holy Spirit Revival Meetings
Everyone Welcome.
with guest speaker James Adams of Ohio Sunday, June 3rd; 11 am & 7 pm and Mon, June 4 - Wed, June 6th: evenings 7 pm
1250 Anderton Road, Comox
250-339-0224
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sunday Celebration 10:30 am
1599 Tunner Drive, COURTENAY • 250-334-4716
WEEKEND LITURGIES Sat: 5 pm Mass Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am Mass
CONFESSION: Sat: 4 - 4:30 pm & before all masses Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Group; Sept-May Pastor: Father Marek Paczka, SDS
2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)
E-Mail: features@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Canadian Baptists of Western Canada
RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH
Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry” (Bethel Church DVD Series) First time registrants - Semester 1 begins Jan 22nd, 2012, (pre-registration is required by Jan 8th, 2012. FMI contact Drew or Laurie Thomson 250-337-8011
250-338-5811
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Elizabeth Forrester
10 AM
250 Beach Drive, Comox
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COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN
www.cvuf.ca 250-890-9262
Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay 250-338-8221 www.cvsalarmy.ca church@cvsalarmy.ca
Independent - Fundamental
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(at Comox United Church)
~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~
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Full Wheelchair Access
COURTENAY FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
JOIN US IN WORSHIP 9:15 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Traditional Service Nursery Care & Jr. Church @ 9:15 am Sunday School, all ages @ 11:00 am
PASTORS: Peter Rabey & Randy Dyck 2963 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay (across from Arden Elementary) 250-334-3432 www.courtenaybaptist.com
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www.ctkparish.ca email: ctkparish@shaw.ca
Hearing Assistance
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!
St. Peter Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925 SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8am & 10am Worship www.stpeterscomox.ca
St. John the Divine The Rev. Rodney Ives, Priest in charge 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay
Sunday Worship • 8AM & 10AM Book of Common Prayer (Canada, 1962)
CHURCH SCHOOL 10AM
Wednesday Holy Eucharist 10 am
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PAWS AND CLAWS
Friday, June 1, 2012 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD
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K9 Sports Day, Saturday June 2nd Are you interested in doing something new and exciting with your canine companion? Consider joining us at Doggydo.org for a fun afternoon of Agility hosted by K9 Kind. We will start the afternoon with instruction on how to train your dog to use the agility equipment. Later you can practice with your pet and get pointers and assistance on how to encourage your dog through the challenges. This very popular sport can provide a positive environment and structure to build confidence in your dog. Agility classes are a great place to learn how to train your dog and see them learn new skills. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing your dog succeed at a challenge and then look to you for acknowledgment with a smile on their face. The experience of bonding with your dog and working as a team creates a fantastic relationship between you
AGILITY CLASSES ARE a great place to learn how to train your dog and see them learn new skills.
and your pet. Regardless of what your dog is bred to do, all dogs are intelligent creatures and love a challenge. Every breed has its own strengths and assets, both physically and intellectually. It is great fun to explore what your dog can do and what they enjoy! They may even surprise you. Agility training provides physical exercise and mental stimulation that result in a happy and fulfilled dog. We encourage dogs of all breeds, ages, sizes and level of physical activity to participate in this fun filled afternoon where you can introduce your dog to the sport and test the waters. Dog agility is a wonderful way to spend quality time with your best friend. Agility has many valuable benefits! • Build your dog’s confidence • Improve your handling skills • Learn more about your dog’s behavior
and personality • Enhance your relationship with your dog • Exercise their mind and body • Communicate more clearly as a Team • Enhance focus
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We combine leading edge techniques using state of the art equipment along with a holistic compassionate approach. You get the benefit of a complete teeth cleaning without the cost or stress of anesthetic. It is simply the easiest, healthiest way to care for your pet’s teeth.
Everyone loves a kitten! PAWS & CLAWS send us your pet
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250-923-1460
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Susan McLean As a proud member of the SPCA Foster Care program, I will donate proceeds from each sale to the SPCA Biscuit Fund for Medical Care.
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2230 A Cliffe Ave., Courtenay
Ocean Pacific Realty 250-334-9900
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It is kitten season again, and the Comox Valley SPCA has already received several litters of orphan kittens, that require special care and Kitten Milk Replacement. In order to help these little kittens and other animals in our care, the staff at the SPCA are asking for donations of Kitten Milk Replacer, or Woofy’s or Bosley’s gift cards, to purchase this special food. We are in urgent need of: ♥ Science Diet kitten canned food ♥ Heating pads and hot water bottles Thank you
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PET FOODS 4 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER! COURTENAY 2400 Cliffe Avenue 250-338-0455 #12 - 795 Ryan Rd. 250-338-0424
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Starting June 2nd @ 1PM Join us Saturdays for a fun agility afternoon hosted by K9 Kind. We will start with instruction on how to train your dog to use the agility equipment.
Registration is required. Call 250-792-5463 or email k9kind@hotmail.ca
Effective July 1st We have rented an adjourning property so that you can now board your four legged FELINE friends here as well!
For more information please visit our website or email melissa@cat-shack.org
4704 Forbidden Plateau Road • Courtenay • 250-334-2600
www.doggydo.org
“Pet Lovers Lane” Saturday, June 16th 10 am - 4 pm
Simms Millennium Park in Courtenay 50 Old Island Hwy., just over the 5th Street Bridge.
Come see us!
• See your dog’s real SMILE! Our first K9 Sports Day will be held on June 2nd starting at 1:00 pm. Registration is required. Please contact Carrie at 250792-5463 (Kind) or at k9kind@hotmail.ca.
PAWS AND CLAWS
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Dogs Can Bike To Work Too This week I have seen many people on their bicycles for Bike to Work Week. It makes me want to jump out and join them on their journey. I love
When you are in motion set a fair pace that your dog can keep up to. to follow these mobile bicycle wheels. They move, they are made of chewy rubber and they are round! If you plan on taking your dog for bicycles rides there are a few simple guidelines to follow that will ensure safety. Use a proper bike leash: look for a leash with a spring suspension system so when your dog pulls, it puts you in control. Never LARRY TWENT gives good advice and says, ”Let your attach the leash to dog set the pace”. Watch out for signs of severe fatigue. your bike.
Carry water for your dog: Offer your dog water frequently and allow stops for bathroom breaks. Before you venture out: Make sure your dog is trained with voice commands and heels at your side well. Keep a steady dog pace: When you are in motion set a fair pace that your dog can keep up to. Do not speed up and slow down. Praise and Practice: Like anyone it takes time to build up energy for long distance. Give your dog praise for the workout and build up the distance slowly. Use only bicycles with hand brakes. Coaster brakes are too hard to control. Keep off busy traffic roadways. Try to stay on bicycle pathways or quiet roadways. As my Uncle Edgrrr would say “Keep healthy and stay safe”
DR STACEY Is your doggie itchy scratchy like all day and night long? Did this just begin in the last month or is it year round? The answers to these questions are important to find out why so we
can make them better. and get you an answer. June is “stop the Fact: Dogs and cats get allergies too and they itchy scratchy pet” are terribly uncomfort- month at Sunrise Vet. Get 15% off your pet’s able. Some of the signs of itch exam. Then, settle into a allergies are itching, crawling skin, chewing peaceful night’s rest skin and nails, licking paws, rashes under the belly and arm pits that turn black, hot spots, and ear infections that never seem to go away. Cats get scabs all over their bodies; chin swelling, and facial redness with scratching. We’ll do a nose to tail exam and JUST LIKE IN PEOPLE, allergies past itch history in pets happen too.
PETS, SPRING & OUR NATURE PARKS GIVE BIRDS & WILDLIFE SPACE
LEASHING IS REQUIRED AT: Goose Spit - March 1 to May 20 Brant geese need to feed and rest on the beach.
again. Dr. Stacey of Sunrise Veterinary Clinic in Comox www.sunrisevet.ca 250-339-6555 Dr. Stacey
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Seal Bay (all trails) - April 1 to June 30 Off-leash dogs can pose a risk to young wildlife.
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Education, skiing rolled into one Education is changing. Parents are constantly looking for the best education for their children. In an attempt to find the best solution, some people keep their kids at home and others choose to send their kids away to school. In an attempt to facilitate optimal development, parents hire tutors, send their kids away to camps, and purchase educational software. What they are looking for is a way to encourage their children to become motivated learners. There are so many opportunities for kids nowadays ranging from public education to homeschooling to private education. The concept of standard school is being challenged in a many ways. One exciting educational opportunity is a program on a ski hill, the Podium of Life school on Mount Washington. This unique educational opportunity combines school with skiing. Podium of Life is dedicated to providing a program where focus on self-discipline and hard work pushes youth to reach a superior level in academics, athletics, and leadership. “We expect our students to be successful in meeting the standards of our curriculum,” says Shane Harle, a teacher at the academy. “Superior behaviour and work habits; academically, socially and athletically, will be taught and continually assessed. Our goal is to build extraordinary people and it is our commitment to each student in the school to hold them to this standard of excellence on a daily basis.” Podium of Life runs through the winter, providing schooling and mountain sports for a small group of students. Students attend classes at the main lodge on Mount Washington in the morning and hit the slopes in the afternoon. Last year a number of families took advantage of this opportunity to have their kids, from Grade 4 to 12, go to school on a ski hill. Instead of taking a bus, students rode a chair lift. Instead of sitting in a class of 30, students worked among 11 friends. Instead of recess on
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Ratcliffe named Don’t blink - you’ll miss them coach of B.C.’s CSG golf team The longboards return to the Comox Valley this Saturday, June 2 for the Mt. Washington DH 2012. Organizers bill it as the fastest longboard race in North America and second fastest in the world. “This year is the third official year of racing although we’ve been gathering annually for about six years now,” said event spokesperson Erik Ware. “If it’s dry out, I expect (racers) to be exceeding 100 km/h; in the wet, maybe 90.” Ware said fans and non-fans alike can expect heated competition as some of the fastest racers in Canada and the States – “And and I think some people from Puerto Rico” – will be here. “We are expecting around 50 racers. There is a men’s, women’s and an under 16 class. The race is free to spectate. We welcome any and all types of people. There is parking at the chain-up area for spectators. Spectators will not be permitted to park anywhere along the race course other than the chain-up area. The finish line will be right at the chain-up area. “The race starts at 10 a.m. rain or shine. People heading up Mount Washington on Saturday should note there will be short road closures in effect from 10 a.m until the race is finished (approximately 5 p.m),” Ware said. Those interested in spectating or racing can go to mountwashingtondh.com to get more info. –Mt. Washington DH 2012
THERE WAS SOME fast action at last year’s Mt. Washington DH. FILE PHOTO
Top coaches lead volleyball camp Two provincially and nationally recognized volleyball coaches are once again bringing their knowledge and experience to beginner and elite volleyball players throughout the North Island. The 2012 Comox Valley Volleyball Camp will run July 9-12 at G.P. Vanier Secondary and will feature Brian McAskill (Level 3 NCCP) and Brian Stevens (Level 2 NCCP). These two local fixtures, both as players and coaches, will be joined by former Vanier Towhee Niall Cobbe on the coaching staff. “It’s always a goal of ours to add younger coaches/ current players heading to post-secondary to our camp staff for a couple of reasons. They bring a youthful energy and connect well with
the younger camp athletes aspects of the sport and to ity.” The Elite session will and we like to expose them meet new people who are also provide more experienced players with some to coaching in the hopes interested in volleyball. “The younger athletes positional work including they will give back to their any setters working sport once with former Team BC, their playThe younger athletes will be UVic and UBC setter ing days are Stevens. over,” said exposed to a high number of contacts The Youth session camp coand an introduction to the necessary runs each day from ordinator tactics needed to make the difficult 1:30-4 p.m. while the McAskill. Elite session runs T h e sport of volleyball more enjoyable. recent sucBrian McAskill from 5:30-8 p.m. The camp costs of $120 cess of the which includes a camp Highland T-shirt. senior boys will be exposed to a high For more information conand girls teams, the G.P. number of contacts and an Vanier senior girls and sev- introduction to the neces- tact McAskill at bmcaskill@ eral of the Comox Valley Vol- sary tactics needed to make shaw.ca or 250- 702-7980. leyball Club teams point to the difficult sport of vol- The registration deadline the continued improvement leyball more enjoyable,” is July 4 with a limit of of local players, McAskill McAskill noted. “The older, 30 campers in each sessaid. Each July the camp more experienced athletes sion. Come out for some fun provides all local players will be trained through and some great volleyball,” the opportunity to improve game-like conditions with McAskill said. – Comox Valley their skills, increase their a focus on proper skill Volleyball Camp knowledge of the tactical execution and reading abil-
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Robert Ratcliffe, the High Performance Junior Coach at Crown Isle Resort in Courtenay, has been named Team BC’s head golf coach for the 2013 Canada Summer Games, set to take place Aug. 2-17 in Sherbrooke, Que. Originally from South Africa, Ratcliffe became a certified PGA instructor in the United Kingdom before moving to Canada. Formerly holding the position of Women’s Head Coach for Alberta, Ratcliffe made his move to British Columbia and continued to develop his coaching skills. No stranger to accolades, he was named the PGA of BC Teacher of the Year in 2009 as well as being named the inaugural PGA of BC Coach of the Year in 2011. Ratcliffe is also the current Team Canada men’s national assistant coach. Debbie Pyne, managing director of player development for British Columbia Golf, expressed her thoughts on the hiring. “Robert will bring a depth of coaching knowledge to our Team BC program. His experience of coaching at the national level will have a positive impact for our players vying to be on the 2013 Canada Summer Games team for British Columbia,” stated Pyne. Ratcliffe could hardly contain his excitement regarding his recent position hiring. “I am very excited. I am really looking forward to working with the B.C. players,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity for me and my development as a coach. Obviously we
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Level 3 Novice Sawyer Sturam was third on vault and floor to take seventh place overall. In that same category, Ally Olson competed for the first time this year after recovering from an injury to achieve fifth on bars and 10h place overall. Chimo’s highest-level gymnast, Open Level 4 Katie Symonds, finished the competition in third place overall. “All of the athletes’ hard work in training is paying off as each gymnast strives for her personal best. “Encouragement from coaches and fellow teammates is always a positive driving force in this competitive environment,” a club spokesperson said. – Chimo gymnastics
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Glacier Greens guys shoot low scores off blue tees On May 26 the weather was warm and the golf course in good shape for the 108 Glacier Greens Saturday Men’s players hitting off the blue tees. Hcp. 0-11: Low gross Chuck Kennedy 73, Dave Osborne 76, Barry Norris 77 c/b. Low net Clint Perry 67, Stan Mills 68, Blair Peacock 69. Snips: #5 Rob Hill, #7 (POG) Dave Osborne, #15 Stan Mills. Hcp. 12-17: Low gross Roger Guinan 81, Mike Worley 84 c/b, Gabe Tremblay 84 c/b. Low net Jim Loring 68, Terry Mitchell 69c/b, Tim O’Rourke 69. Snips: #7 (POG) Wayne Wood, #11 Norm Fellbaum, #12 (POG) Warren Brandson, #16 Richard Wand. Hcp. 18+: Low gross Philip Ball 82, Jack Jackson 87, Rick Verbeek 89. Low net Vic Crisp 66, Rudge Wilson 70 c/b, Bill Stephens 70 c/b. Snips: #3 Henry Bonde, #8 Art Trto, #12 (POG) Al Pasanen, #13 Chuck Brown.
Pin Day May 29 was the second Pin Day and Low Putts game of the 2012 season for members of the Crown Isle Ladies golf club. It is an individual game of total net score for 18 holes with all putts holed out. In a season, six Pin Days are played with RCGA, BCGA and Zone awards. There were some terrific scores posted. The pin winner (first low net) was Sandy Linhart with a 65 while second went to Brenda Barrigan with 68. Raelene Robertson had a 71 for first low gross and Dee Horie was second at 81. Raelene took the low putts with 26. Lots of birdies: Pat Chalmers #11, Valerie Dingwall #5 and #12, Sandy Dudley #5, Dee Horie #8, Shirley Ketter #1 and #13, Gillian Kirkpatrick #12, Sandy Linhart #12, May Mitchell #12, Barb Parker #16, Raelene Robertson #1, #8, #10, #12 and #18), and Julie Tuepah #7. The KPs
went to Barb Parker on #16 and Julie Tuepah on #7. Donna Cunliffe and Joanne Meyer shared the Par 5 pot (25+hcp) for their pars on #5.
Ladies tie On May 24, the Comox Thursday Night Ladies’ low gross winner was a tie between Janice Nicklin and Jan Dafoe with 40. Second was also a tie among Sue Leakey, Karen Vanetta and Nancy Riva with 43. Vicki Edwards (32) had low net score followed by Maureen Taylor (33). Long drives: Barb Dixson, Laurie Appleyard; KPs: Lorelei Banford, Suzy Venuta, Brenda Good. Longest putt: Vicki Edwards. Maureen Taylor and Joanne Myer each had only 13 putts. On Tuesday, May 29, our low gross winner was Grace Coulter (89), followed by Karen Vanetta (91). Low net was Helen Dawber (69) and second was Mary Ann Aikman (71). Jean McCrea and Barb Dixson had longest drives; Nancy Riva, Jean McCrea and Marva Opperman had KPs. Edith Albrecht had the longest putt.
PAR FOR THE COURSE Darrell Smith winning with a 30.5. Not far down the beach came Ed Podetz with a 31.5, Dan Woods and Silvio Alberti were arm and arm with a 34.5. Dan also won Whistle Stop gift certificate for long putt #7. Others prizes went to Damon Gaudet long drive #1 sleeve of balls from Newman Golf, Shane Robinson won a gift certificate from Lordco for his 3rd shot on #2 (it must have been a putt), KP #3 Ron Pinke, KP #5 Josh Roberts. Finally closest to the Pinchazo was Chris Dowson on #3. This week it was in the sand trap. He wins a surprise from the Romance Shop.
Busy day Sunnydale Ladies nine hole girls had a good turnout with 12
this week. Jenny Lavery was the low gross winner and low net Louise Smiley. Tied for best putts were Lorraine Clark and Jenny Lavery. The 18 hole girls played for the Dorthy Olive Franklin, a District 6 event where all money raised goes to junior golf. Results will be known later. Low gross winner was Bev Byerley with an 80 followed by Judy Berkley 92, Teri Sleigh 93, Carolyn Walker 94, Sharon Littler 98 and Trish Heyland 99. Low net winners were Joan Brown with72 followed by Magge Miller 73, Betty Lund 74, Sandra Gallaway 75, Bev Aitken, Becky Kenner 76 and Pat Costello 77. Best putter was Bev Byerley with 28. Longest putt on # 9 was Lois Westbrook. KP # 5
with 2nd shot was Pat Rudolph. KP #10 Pat Costello. No winner on #15 so Bev Aitken pulled her own card and won the prize. Birdies were made by Frankie McCaffery and Bev Byerley (three). Chipin by Jane Keoughan. Monday is the Tournament of Champions for the district so Bev Byerley and Sandra Gallaway will be playing in it. Tee-off next week is at 9 a.m.
Good night Comox Men’s Night golf results: #1 Longest Putt (sponsored by Petrie Golf) Ian Johnston. #2 2nd shot KP 0-16 hcp (Coulter Automo-
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#6 2nd shot KP 0-16 hcp (Panago Pizza) Ron Pearce. #7 Long Drive 17+ hcp (Quality Foods) Mike Naso. #8 2nd shot KP 17 + hcp (Chinook Forest Products) Art Karpus. #9 KP all (Shilo Painting) Rick Adams.
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score board Slegg pro-am raises junior golf funds RF 92 86 88 73 67 49 32 40
RA 32 58 54 80 71 74 68 90
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On Friday, May 25 clear skies, lots of sun and a light breeze greeted the 20 professionals and 76 amateurs as they teed it up for the 19th annual Slegg Lumber Pro-Am at Glacier Greens. Once again Island junior golfers were the big winners, with close to $7,000 going to support the Slegg Lumber Junior Tour. The tourney sees each team having a pro and four amateurs, with the best two net scores counting on each hole. The tournament is also a popular stop on the Vancouver Island Professional Tour. This year, local Canadian Tour player Riley Wheeldon was part of the field playing with his father and three other amateurs. First place at –30 was last year’s winners Kevin Maxwell (Olympic View) and his team of Brian and Russ Hotsenpiller, Bruce Coulter and Bud Bryan. Second place at –29 went to Aaron Grice (Gorge Vale) and his team of Ron Bilodeau, Scott Wheeler, Dave Knowland and Chris Michaud. Three teams tied for third at –26: Cory Betz (Nanaimo), Gary Wood, Siobhan Walsh, Eirah Unger and Roy Hagg; Ross Mantell (Qualicum), Mike and Trent Berger, Andy and A.J. Clark; Rob Cruise (Hyland Pacific), Glenn Bell, Sean Russell, Blake Hamilton and Kevin Waiz. On the pro side Cory Betz (Nanaimo) and Jason Andrew (Crown Isle) were tied at –1 (70) and after a onehole playoff Betz was the tournament winner. Three pros were tied for third at 72: Dave Kuss (Morningstar), Aaron Grice (Gorge Vale) and Kevin Maxwell (Olympic View). Four of the par threes had $10,000 hole-inone prizes made available by Scott Fraser of Royal LePage, Western One Rentals and Sales, Robannah Developments Ltd. and Canadian Western Bank. Unfortunately that
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Towhee girls second at B.C. tourney Brewers A season of firsts for the G.P. Vanier Towhees AAA girls rugby team continued this past weekend (May 24-26) at the 2012 B.C. championships in Vancouver as they posted their best-ever finish – second place – at the tourney. The Courtenay crew, fresh off their first-ever Vancouver Island championships, were ranked third and had high hopes going into the provincials. Their first game Thursday against Lord Tweedsmuir served as a wake-up call for the powerful Vanier squad as they quickly fell behind 14-5 in the first half due to a series of mental errors that allowed their athletic Tweedsmuir rivals to capitalize. Fortunately, due to the efforts of winger Samantha Rumney with three tries and the stunning kicking of fullback Chelsea Tancon who accounted for 15 points, the team was able to claw back and finish with a 34-14 victory and a ticket to the top four. The second game against traditional rivals, the Gleneagle Talons, proved no easier for the determined Vanier team as the rough and aggressive Talons put consistent pressure on the Vanier backs who were led by captain Dana Beirnes and scrum half Emily Vossler. Despite some tense moments, a try by Beirnes followed by a convert by Tancon sealed a 7-5 victory and gave the Towhees their first-ever appearance in the provincial finals – where perennial powerhouse Carson Graham was waiting. Winner of the past six provincial championships and host of this year’s tournament, the Carson Graham Eagles were an intimidating opponent for the small-town Vanier club and they were ready to play after defeating eventual third-place finishers Cowichan by over 50 points. Feeling the pressure, Vanier stumbled in the first two minutes of the game as the crowd cheered Carson on to a quick try. But Vanier rallied on the resulting kickoff and started to show Carson a game that they would not easily forget. The rest of the half was dominated by the Vanier forward pack as Claire Janssen, Georgia Bellamy, Sarah Schienbein, Karissa Comer, Stephanie Mackinnon, Kelly Hillis, Katelyn Barefoot and Gloria Vankerrebroek asserted their will. While the forwards were dictating play in the middle of the field, the backs, through the astute kicking of Tancon, were playing a precision kicking game to force Carson on their heels. Every attempt by Carson to relieve the pressure was answered by a strong
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THE VANIER TOWHEES senior girls wrapped up a terrific season with a second-place finish at the provincial championships. return by wingers Rumney capitalize on their increas- due to a cleat mark on the touch line. Carson, under ing momentum. and Madi Gold. They again pushed their continued pressure from In the second half Vanier was finally rewarded for way down the field into Car- the Vanier squad, pushed their efforts as Molly Flori- son’s red zone and as Rum- back down the field and were rewardan, Andraed with a ya Walters, penalty kick and Beirnes Despite some tense moments, a try by led a charge Beirnes followed by a convert by Tancon sealed near Vanier’s 22-metre down the line, which field which a 7-5 victory and gave the Towhees their tournament r e s u l t e d first-ever appearance in the provincial finals standout Jesin Rum- where perennial powerhouse Carson Graham sica Neilson ney scorwas waiting. successfully ing on the kicked to wing with increase Carthe help of ney touched down what Tancon. Despite the missed appeared to be her fifth son’s lead to 10-5. As time convert and a 7-5 deficit, try of the tournament, the wound down, Vanier conthe Towhees were eager to touch judge waved it back tinued to fight for territory
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Vanier boys drop opening game at B.C.s AAA tournament wraps up Saturday in Abbotsford Earle Couper Record Staff
The G.P. Vanier Towhees dropped their opening game at the B.C. Secondary School Rugby Union provincial championships 24-19 in overtime to St. Michael’s University School of Victoria. The Towhees went into the 16-team tourney ranked 10th while SMUS was seventh. The first day of the tourney was played Saturday, May 26 at various locations, with the Towhees taking on SMUS at Brentwood College. The scene shifted to Abbotsford on Wednesday, May 30 where the Towhees met #15 Claremont of Victoria. Action continued Thursday, May 31 and concludes Saturday, June 2. If Vanier beat Claremont, they played the winner of #6 Robert Bateman vs. #14 Argyle on Thursday. A win there would have advanced them to the game for 9th and 10th placings on Saturday. Vanier’s opening day loss was a tough pill to swallow.
THE TOWHEES DROPPED an overtime heartbreaker to SMUS in their first game at PHOTO BY DON BODGER/BLACK PRESS the provinicial championships on Saturday. The Courtenay crew had the lead late in the game only to have SMUS score a try and kick a difficult con-
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Banner Landscaping Brewers won both their games last week to run their record to 6-0 in Tier 1 of the Comox Valley Mixed Slo-Pitch League. Silvio Alberti and Duane Hemming went 4-for-4 as the Brewers knocked off the Heaters 13-6. Cinta Alberti and Val Schultz went 3-for-4 while Mike Meeres and Jose Ruiz played solid infield defence as the Brewers trashed Sunlife Slammers 25-6. The Mariners smoked Whistle Stop Madness 17-3 to move into second place. Courtenay Kia also won both games last week, beating the Beachwood Café Ducks 11-5 and trouncing Balls Deep 20-7. Rhonica Osmond homered for the Ducks as they outlasted the Heaters 16-14. Tier 2 The Nissan Titans moved into a first place tie with the idle Wild as they squeezed by Peanut Gallery 16-15. The Wrecks had an easier time with the Peanuts as they won 17-8. Mission Possible Shockers zapped the Angels 19-6. Tier 3 The VIIC Vikings are no longer unbeaten as they lost 11-6 to The Steamers despite a round tripper from Mike Espey. The Steamers also outscored the Rats 17-12 to move into a first place tie with the Vikings. Dereck Gjesdal banged a grand slam as the Vikings crushed Applesauced 22-4. The Dirty Birds spanked the Wankees 21-3 while the Wankees and Elks Zombies played to a 12-12 draw. Tier 4 Billy D’s Dodgers dropped their first game of the year falling 14-9 to G & G Instigators. RPM Electric Blue Thunder swept both games of a doubleheader 9-8 against Merit Home Furniture Cruisers and 21-7 over C.V. Marine Misfits. Calm Batters remained unbeaten as they edged the Komox Grind 10-9. Ed Tickner hit a grand slam for the Pacers but it wasn’t enough as they fell 15-12 to the Coco Loco’s. Tier 5 Major Malfunctions moved into first place as they destroyed the previously unbeaten TULS 19-6. Major Ballers beat the Swingers 13-8. Jordan Laverdure hit a pair of homers and Simon Pinfield one as the EZ Ryders doubled the Contenders 16-8. The T-Birds knocked off the Slippery Kittens 12-7. – Comox Valley Mixed Slo-Pitch League
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It’s time to halt the political and social madness tect (and mine, voila! OUTDOORS the sec– Baynes ond largS o u n d est land ceases to ALPH mass). We produce should be oysters, HAW extremely clams, and concerned, fish. because in We are going through a period most cases sterility in of societal madness irreversible. Ralph Shaw is a where Canada is spending billions of dollars to master fly fisherman purchase jet planes to who was awarded the fly over our territory, Order of Canada in while at the same time 1984 for his conservacutting off monetary tion efforts. In 20 years aid to our environmen- of writing a column tal scientists who have in the Comox Valley the largest coastlines Record it has won sevon the planet to pro- eral awards.
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one of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases that allowed our current biological species to grow and flourish. Through great successes of the human race in burning coal and oil, we are producing more carbon dioxide than the atmospheric system can handle. The result is the increased acidification of the world’s oceans and rapid planetary climate change. Science tells
us we have decreasing amounts of time to make changes in our increased production of carbon dioxide that is leading to the destruction of our life systems. In our front yard, Raven in proposing a coal mine (stored carbon-dioxide) that has a high probability of sterilizing Baynes Sound. Sterilization is a simple process when dealing with cats and
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Oct. 9th, 1927 – May 27th, 2012 Passed away peacefully after a long stay at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Comox. Survived by Angie his loving wife of over 60 years, 2 daughters; Adele (David) and Darcee (Chris), grandsons; Dallon (Catherine) and Nathan (Kim), granddaughter; Louise, great grand kids; Taiyler, Lucas, Cyan, and Reece. “We will miss you forever�
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HELP WANTED An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780723-5051. CINNSATIONAL is seeking part-time help. Are you a happy person who would like to work a few hours a week? No experience necessary but the successful candidate must be able to work during school hours and weekends. Apply in person with resume at store in Driftwood Mall. No Summer job available. COMOX VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Logging Equipment Manager Nootka Sound Timber, based on Nootka Island, has an immediate opening for a salaried Equipment Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for all maintenance and replacement of equipment plus land based and barge camp facilities, supervision and hiring of mechanics, purchasing of parts and services and related short and long term equipment and maintenance planning. The successful candidate should have extensive coastal logging maintenance experience, supervisory experience, strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to safety and the ability to work in a high energy environment. Nootka Sound Timber logs 300,000 m3 annually and is based at Kendrick Arm on Nootka Island. Please submit your resume to: Nootka Sound Timber Co. Ltd. Fax: 250-594-1198 Email: jacqui@beban.bc.ca
Puntledge RV Campground is seeking
Invites applications from individuals who would like to become a Volunteer Director of the Society. Interested candidates can review criteria on: www.investcomoxvalley.com
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a camp host, starting June 22. Must have your own RV, parital hook up site in exchange for light duties. Contact Manager 250-334-3773 or email Puntledge_rv_campground @shaw.ca
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ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certificate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com.
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AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.
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Residents are invited to discuss the study goals and objectives with the consulting team. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Location: Comox Legion (Upstairs) 1825 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC When: Thursday, June 7, 2012, 4:30 to 7:30 If you have questions regarding this upcoming meeting
Be your own boss publishing your own local entertainment / humour magazine. Javajoke publications is offering an exclusive protected license in your area. We will teach you our lucrative proven system, step by step by step to create the wealth that you want. Perfect for anyone FT / PT, from semi-retired to large scale enterprise. Call today to get your no obligation info packet. Toll FREE 1-855-406-1253
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A public information meeting will be held to discuss the development of an Integrated Storm Water Management Plan which addresses ground and surface water implications for down slope agricultural development, Lazo Marsh and Hilton Springs recharge, and Queen’s Ditch capacity limitations and fish habitat.
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Prep for ITA Exam. All Levels. Get your Red Seal, Roof Math, Stair Math, Concrete, Estimating, BCBC. College Level Instruction in a group classroom setting. All resource materials provided. Weekend Course: June 1/2
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Dogwood Dental is looking for a CDA (Dental Assistant) to work with our new Dentist arriving July 1st.
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Email Resume to: carmen@dogwooddental.com or drop your resume off at 150 Dogwood Street, Campbell River
Executive Assistant to the Board of Governors Comox Valley Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualifications and information on how to apply to posting #100362.
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CERTIFIED PLANER MECHANIC WFP is currently seeking a part-time Certified Planer Mechanic (Millwright experience) to join our Duke Point Sawmill Division located in Nanaimo, BC. This is an hourly USW union position with a certified rate of $33.225 per hour and a comprehensive benefit package. Details of the collective agreement can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-peopleemployment/employees/ Complete job details can be viewed at: http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/ourpeople-employment/careers/ THE COMPANY: Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: July 6th, 2012 Reference Code: DPS, Planer Mechanic As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company.
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WE ARE CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR: TEMPORARY RESOURCE CLERK (DISTANCE EDUCATION CENTRE) TEMPORARY STRONG START PROGRAM WORKER REGULAR EDUCATION ASSISTANT: LOW INCIDENCE (FRENCH) TEMPORARY EDUCATION ASSISTANTS: SECONDARY LOW INCIDENCE
“ROADS 1”
TEMPORARY EDUCATION ASSISTANT: ELEMENTARY LOW INCIDENCE
The City of Courtenay invites applications for the regular position of “Roads 1” in the Operational Services Department. This is a union position and is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the current collective agreement between the City and CUPE Local 556.
TEMPORARY LIBRARY CLERK (DENMAN ISLAND)
Through the use of manual labour and powered equipment and tools, the incumbent constructs and/or installs, inspects, maintains and repairs roads, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, signs, street lighting, and other roads related infrastructure. For complete details on minimum qualifications required and the application process, please go to our website at www.courtenay.ca and click on “Employment Opportunities”.
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LOOKING FOR an automotive paint technician to work F/T in the Comox Valley, that works well with others and is able to maintain and clean their own work space. Must have experience in automotive prep, priming, masking, spraying and polishing car bodies. Must own tools required to perform job. Waterborne experience an asset but not necessary. Reply with resume to Drawer 4494 c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7.
MAINTENANCE WORKER The CVRD is seeking a part-time facility maintenance worker to join our Comox Valley Sports & Aquatic Centres. Complete position details, required qualifications & how to apply are available online at www.comox valleyrd.ca/jobs. Applications accepted until 3pm. June 5, 2012.
TEMPORARY SR. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (HORNBY ISLAND)
valid conclusions. Send Resume to: patton@bakerconcrete.com
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STRUCTURLAM PRODUCTS Ltd., located in beautiful Penticton, B.C. is seeking experienced Timber Framers. For more information and to apply, please visit our website @ www.sales@structurlam.com
MAN FOR HIRE - Household repairs - Fence building - Yard work & cleanup - Garbage disposal - Small plumbing projects - Painting - Power washing References available Call Clive at 250-331-3770
TCP WITH Valid Ticket and reliable transportation. Come be a team player with us. Please fax resume to: (250)339-6305.
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INTERVENTIONISTS Casual Autism Interventionists required for Autism Program (TAP) at the Comox Valley Child Development Association. The successful candidates will have prior experience working with children with autism, and training in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Wage is per HSA grid. Resumes to: Michelle Erikson, michelle@cvcda.ca, 237 Third Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1E1. Closing date: June 11, 2012.
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Computerized Business Applications Accounting & Finance Office Administration Medical/Dental Office Administration Medical/Dental Office Management
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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Project Engineer in Kitimat, BC, Canada. The Project Engineer will possess competency in the followign areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner Oversees the Administration of Contract (Accepted Bid Package) and Information Management - Assists with Project Administration and Cash Flow Ensures a safe work environement - Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience - Ability to work in a team environment -Ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw
WORK WANTED T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250286-9502 Email: tysonlambert@tmar.com
THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Experienced Boom man • Grapple Yarder Operator • Hooktender • Off Highway Logging Truck Driver • Heavy Duty Mechanics Full time with union rates and benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to office@lemare.ca. PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT
OFFICE ASSISTANT position required for P/T and possible F/T. Experience required. Monday - Friday Flexible hours. Please email resume
TEMPORARY ABORIGINAL SUPPORT WORKER - SECONDARY For more details about this job opportunity and how to apply, please visit our website at sd71.bc.ca and click on jobs. Note that only complete application packages received through the makeafuture.ca website no later than 13:00 hrs on the closing date specific to each job posting will be considered.
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Aboriginal Liaison Nurse
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Campbell River Hospital In this 0.80 FTE role, you will plan, organize, implement and coordinate nursing care for Aboriginal clients with chronic, acute, and/or rehabilitative healthcare needs. You are a registered nurse with experience in the Aboriginal community or in an acute care hospital setting and have built a comprehensive knowledge base regarding medical, surgical and gerontological nursing, as well as the BC Long Term Care and Community Health programs. Along with exemplary communication skills, you have a demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal health protocols and cultural safety issues. We encourage applicants with Aboriginal ancestry to apply. Join a top employer. Learn more & apply by June 22, 2012: www.viha.ca/careers
Pharmacy Technician!
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The first CCAPP accredited program in BC Online program – 10 months - Class work can be done from home - Constant instructor support - 6 weeks of on-campus labs required We also offer an Online Medical Transcription Program 9 months– starts monthly Financial Aid available for qualified students P.C.T.I.A. accredited college
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Accounting Clerk 19 Wing Comox Permanent Full-time
The Accounting Clerk codes, totals, batches, enters, verifies and reconciles transactions related to accounts payables and receivables, payroll, purchase orders, cheques, invoices, cheque requisitions, and bank statements in a ledger or computer system. He/She calculates, prepares, and issues documents or reports related to accounting such as financial statements and other managerial information reports, using computerized and manual systems. He/she receives source accounting documents, verifies for policy compliance and enters them in the appropriate accounting registers. He/ she verifies the accuracy and integrity and assists in the preparation of financial statements and other management reports. Qualifications: College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping or in a related field OR High school diploma AND some years experience in a related field.
Knowledge Requirements - Of accounting systems - Of basic accounting theories and practices - Of budget administration - Of loan administration and practices Experience Requirements - In bookkeeping - In assisting preparation of financial statements and reports - In providing customer service - In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing Eligible candidates should submit a resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfill all position requirements by mail to: NPF Human Resources Manager, 19 Wing Comox, PO Box 1000, Stn. Main, Lazo, B.C. V0R 2K0, or by fax at 250339-8168, by e-mail to npfhrcomox@cfpsa.com, or online at www.cfpsa.com. Applications must be received before 1500 hrs on 07 June 2012.
Join Our Team
Here we grow again! Due to high sales volume, Arbutus RV is looking to add another member to our Sales Team. If you would like an unfair advantage over your competition, because of buying power and special volume buys - we have an opportunity for you. Arbutus RV offers one of B.C.’s biggest selections of recreation vehicles. We have over $14 million for you to sell and offer a network of 5 dealerships. We represent all major Manufacturers of recreation vehicles and their top selling Brands. If you possess a great attitude and desire to achieve we want you on our team in our Merville Location. Please provide resume´ with references to Dwain Short, Branch Manager, courtenaymgr@arbutusrv.ca. HELP WANTED
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The Comox Military Family Resource Centre is seeking an outgoing, creative, highly organized individual to fill the role of ASSISTANT TO OUR COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING/ WELCOMING SERVICES COORDINATOR The successful candidate has: • post secondary education in graphic/web design or desktop publishing, and • a minimum of three years relevant experience in the field. He/she is: • a proven team player with excellent English skills, • able to multi task in a multi-service organization, • proficient in using the Adobe CS Suite including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator; all MS Office applications including PowerPoint and Publisher, and • has web design experience. The successful candidate will be comfortable with public speaking, and be willing to network with stakeholders. The ability to enhance the design capability of our print and web-based resources is highly desirable. Experience working in a not for profit setting, bilingualism and knowledge of the military lifestyle would be an asset. This is a part time temporary (maternity leave) position commencing as soon as possible in June. Please forward your covering letter and resume not later than 4 pm June 8, 2012, to: ATTN: Executive Assistant, Comox MFRC, PO Box 310, Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 - Fax: 250 339 8199 Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT
DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for QAQC Manager in Kitimat, BC, Canada. The QA QC Manager will have knowledge in the following: Responsible for all inspection activities - Assign qualified inspection and test personnel to perform their applicable quality related activities - Responsible for review and approval of test controls and test results, inspection records and welding inspections. - Document nonconformances - Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or construction-related discipline from four-year college or university; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the civil discipline Knowledge of construction practices (i.e., formwork, rebar, concrete placing, etc) is preferred -Demonstrated skill and knowledge with applicable Quality codes. - Must have knowledge of the general structure of quality assurance programs, especially of inspection and testing procedures under those programs. Please send resume to patton@bakerconcrete.com
WORK WANTED MICHAEL’S HANDYMAN & Maintenance Services. (250)339-1958.
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ILScorp is a progressive online media company offering marketing, web hosting & online education courses based in Courtenay, BC. ILScorp is seeking a sales associate for customer support. We are recognized leaders in our field with thousands of customers across Canada and the USA. Salary position. We are seeking one sharp individual who is; • Team Oriented • Positive Attitude • Goal Oriented • Results Driven Email resumes to paula@ilscorp.com
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Human Resources Manager Port Hardy Processing Plant Marine Harvest is the world’s leading producer of quality farmed salmon. Our Canadian operation requires an experienced professional to lead the human resources activities at our processing plant, located in Port Hardy. The plant operates 2 shifts per day, 5 days/week year-round, producing high quality whole fish and fillets for our customers in North America and Asia. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for all human resources functions at the plant, with an emphasis on recruitment and retention, labour relations and attendance management. This is a key role on the plant management team. You will be counted on to be a proactive, team-focused leader, capable of developing effective working relationships, resolving and supporting the continuous improvement of plant operations. If you possess the attributes we desire and want to join a progressive company in a dynamic industry, view the posting at www.MarineHarvestCanada.com and apply.
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PERSONAL SERVICES HOLISTIC HEALTH HOLISTIC WEIGHT Loss. Dr Simions’ Protocal. Free information and consultation. Please call 250-339-9960 www.comoxvalleyhcg.com
EDUCATION/TUTORING SOLICITO A una mujer que sepa hablar Espanol para que lo practique conmigo. Favor de comunicarse al 339-3193.
WANTED: First mortgage subdivision loan off $220,000 security 20 acres zoned CR-4, appraised $900,000. Reply to PO Box #1413, Comox PSA, V9M 7Z9
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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
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BUSINESS SERVICES BOOKKEEPING, p/u & drop off, 16 years experience. Tina 250-245-1390
CARPENTRY 250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca CARPENTRY Professional. Ticketed. Residential/Commercial. Fully insured. Reliable quality work. Call Jim, (250)334-7522. Journeyman Carpenter 25yrs experience. Renovations, residential/commercial, bathrooms, kitchens, decks. Fine finish carpentry. Free estimates. Jamie 250-650-6304
Great opportunity for a goal oriented sales professional.
Sell quality window, door, sunroom products in the North Island territory Base salary plus commission.
Email resume to: eric@completewindows.ca
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Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist (Part-time Contract) Comox Valley Seniors Village Comox Valley Seniors Village is now recruiting a parttime Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist on a contract basis. In this role you will perform assessments on client’s physical or occupational performance and plan and implement outcome oriented services. The successful candidate will have broad knowledge of Physio or Occupational therapy theory and practice within a client and family centered model of care. Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health as well as the ability to communicate and establish harmonious relationships with all residents, families and staff is essential. Qualifications include: • Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation Sciences from a recognized program • 1 year of post-graduate experience in geriatrics preferred For a more detailed job description and to submit your resume please visit our website IMMEDIATELY at HYPERLINK http://www.retirementconcepts.com/careers
www.retirementconcepts.com/careers While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short listed will be contacted. Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.
SUSTAINABLE BY Design. All trade renovations. 20 years valley experience. Call Stephen 250-339-9960 www.sustainablebydesign.ca
ELECTRICAL ELECTRICIAN. Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca
HOME IMPROVEMENTS C A R P E N T E R / H A N DY M A N Renew, Replace, Repair. Decks to Doors. Big or Small. Spring renos! Randy 331-0339 RENOVATIONS • Complete Interior/Exterior • House Additions • Decks, Patios & Fences • Basements Suites & Baths • Kitchens • Drywall • Taping and Painting • Textured Ceilings • Framing • Demolition • Power Washing • Roofs • Carpentry • Plumbing & Electrical • Floors: Ceramic, Tiles & laminate • Vinyl Siding God Bless You! 28 years experience Good References 250-338-0525
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MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor- 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.
BEAUTIFUL Mountain & Farm View Home situated on 5 acres in Comox, Beaches & Golfing out your back door, Large and Roomy Post Beam and Timber framed Executive Style Design, 3 Bedroooms, Beautiful Fireplace, Includes Built in Large Screen TV, some Furnishings and all Appliances. Responsible N/S, N/D. Adult orientated, refs. $1400 + DD
GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Women’s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606
PAINTING FREE POWERWASH with exterior paint job. Taking appointments now for Spring & Summer Best Choice Paint Inc. Interior/Exterior/Powerwash Seniors discount. Fully Insured. Quality work guaranteed. 22yrs exp. Call John at 250-898-3118 www.bestchoicepaint.biz FRESH COAT Painting. Free estimates. Also available- Gutters.Book now! 250-898-4033
WINDOW CLEANING LET THE sun shine in with comoxvalleywindowwashing @gmail.com 250-218-0190
PETS PETS FREE TO Good Home- sweet cat, good mouser. I’ve become allergic. Call (250)871-6293. LOST MAY 23- grey tabby/white short haired cat, “Dusty” spayed, tattoo PSA39+ micro chip. Age 16 very thin needs meds 2x day. Lancaster Heights, Comox. 250-218-4952. LOST ORANGE male tabby, right ear tattoo N39W on 26th and Urquhart Ave. If found please call (250)338-5964. MALE Golden Retriever Pups. $700, 1st shots, vet checked & dewormed. Loving family pets. Have both parents available for viewing. Call for more details. Lisa 778-428-0406 or 250-465-1455 NON SHED poodle yorkie bichon X puppies ready for June 5th shots health check norwood6384@hotmail.com or 250-703-3758. $700. SHITSU PUPPIES, 3 males, 1st shots, wormed, vet certified. 250-9234761
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE Treasures, Treasures, Treasures! China, Silver, Crystal at our tiny little shop at the Filberg Lodge in Comox. Visit us soon . Opening May 11. Fri., Sat. & Sun. 11A.M, through the summer.
AUCTIONS
AUCTION TONIGHT! 6:30 PM. Auction House Vancouver Island 239 Puntledge Rd. 250-871-7355
Antiques, collectibles, couches, professional vintage harmonica,
APARTMENT SIZE (Kenmoore), $75. (250)941-6559.
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FUEL/FIREWOOD *250-336-8731* 90% Clean Fir firewood. Full cords cut/split & delivered, or rounds. Discounts on 2 or more cords ordered. Book yours today! #250-703-FIRE(3473) Est. since 2004. Custom cut, split, delivered, clean wood. Well seasoned. Some Alder avail. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
FURNITURE BRAND NEW LUXURY Queen size pillow top Mattress set in original pkg. leftover from large hotel order, 800 coils. Compare at $1199 - Liquidation $490. Eleven available. King Sets $705. Delivery available. Text or call 1(250)334-7527 to reserve set or email: northisland@themattressguy.ca
DOWNSIZING. For sale various Items of furniture. Eg, dining table, chairs, wall unit with built-in TV and PVR, drop-down desk and two cupboards. 250-339-9260 or 250-339-3292.
LOTS NO HST. Treed .57acre lot Aldergrove Drive nr. Kitty Coleman Beach 250-331-0299
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS MOBILE HOME - Remodeled 14ft x 68ft for sale. Must be moved. $43,000. New siding, windows, flooring, electrical, cabinets etc. 250-337-8021.
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SKLAR PEPPER Q.S. Brown hide-a-bed. $200 retro 60’s 3 piece bdrm suite $150 27 cuft chest freezer $50 17” cu ft All fridge $50 338-9314
485 SQ. ft., retail or office, 5th & Cliffe, Courtenay, $700 mo total rent + HST 250-335-0351 737 SQ.FT., or 1474 sq.ft., or larger if needed, good exposure, parking and access at Cliffe and 20th, Courtenay, $10.75/sq.ft. plus triple net & HST. Call 250-335-0351. APPROX 1100 sq ft building, Tin Town, Courtenay. $950 + tax. July 1. (250)338-1562. SHOP/WAREHOUSE space. Cousins Rd. 1200 sqft. 3 phase power. High ceilings. Office Area. I-2 Zoning. Available June 250-703-1644, 250-338-7476 evs.
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VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.
REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES FOR SALE STRUCTURAL PEST Control Business for sale. Excellent opportunity for growth. Will train Immediately 897-0123
DUPLEX/4-PLEX COURTENAY EAST. 1/2 duplex. 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths, 5 appl’s, small garage. NS/NP. $1100. July 1st. 250-941-4080
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Courtenay 4-BDRM house w/ city & Mt. views. 45 yr. metal roof, 4 appls. sprinkler system, fruit trees, raised gardens, heatilator fireplace, workshop. Avail. Immed. some terms. $359,000. (250)338-7545.
UHAUL BOXES, numerous sizes. Call (250)941-6559.
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RURAL COMOX, close in, cozy 2 bdrm, reno’d. 5 new appl. NP/NS. Immed. $900. Refs (250)339-7784/ 702-2772
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1130B 2nd Ave 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appliances. $775/mth Avail. June 1st B2 - 130 Back Road 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 5 appls., $775/mth Avail. June 15th 13-199 31st Street 2 bed plus den 2 bath, 6 appls., N/S, N/P $1300/mth Avail. June 1
2 BEDROOM incredible condo on Crown Isle golf coarse w/d, f/s, dw, microwave all just like new. N/S, No pets. $1400/mo avail. immed. 250-465-8778 COURTENAY. 1-BDRM & den top floor, in small quiet bldg, near dwntwn, updated kitch & bath. 1321 Lewis Ave. NS/NP. June 1. $700. (250)882-0960. GREAT Landlord seeks great tenant- 2-bdrms, quiet priv, clean. W/D, storage,fenced yrd, bus stop. 250-335-1599.
QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD close to mall, 1800 sqft 2-3 bdrm 2 bath, garage, N/S, 1 small pet possible, 5 appls. Suites professionals that like to garden. $1300 +utilities Avail Jul 1st,1 yr lease, ref. 250-941-5864
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2-BDRM TOWNHOUSE- 3030 Kilpatrick. 6 appl’s, gas fireplace, close to all amenities. Avail. July 1st. $1000./mo. Ref’s. (250)338-2238.
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COMOX- 863 Albion Rd (follow Lazo, left Sand Pines, first right on Albion) Sat, June 2, 9am-1pm. Good items!
COURTENAY- 525 Back Rd, Sat, June 2, 9am-1pm. Name brand clothes & shoes, sport equip & baby things & much more. No early birds!
Saturday 9 am - 1 pm Rain or Shine 2250 IDIENS WAY, COMOX
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COMOX - 2035 Robb Ave. Sat., 8am. Multi Family, lot’s of kids stuff. Baking and more.
COURTEANY- 2425 B Willemar Ave, Sat, June 2, 9am-12noon. Pioneer surround sound system/stereo cabinet, many misc items. Please no early birds!
COMOX - 2120 Idiens Way, Sat 8-2, 60yrs of collecting tools, motors, fishing, saddles, bikes, windows, saws, clothes, taxidermy, plants.
FANNY BAY - 2 storey, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, private, large yard, $850/month, avail now. (250) 207-0415 between 8am -7pm.
COMOX- 325 FORESTER Ave, Sat, June 2, 8:30-2pm. 36” round oak table. 24” base cabinet espresso finish, no top. 31x34 vanity, stand alone, espresso finish, marble top, under mount sink. 49x22 black marble counter top, under mount sink. Vintage tea trolley, book case, china cabinet, cherry wood computer desk+ chair. Misc furniture. Retro & collector items, dolls, garden pots, massage table & more.
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COMOX - Del’s Mobile Home Park. #37-1240 Wilkinson Rd. Sat June 2. 9-2pm COMOX: TODDLER SALE 1287 Beckton Dr., Sat, June 2, 8-12pm. Boys & girls name brands, toys, some household
COMOX - 2227 Bolt Ave. Sat 9-1. Fund raising for the Woolgatherers Guild. Items for sale too must to list, something for every one incld. coffee. Early birds may have to set up!
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COMOX - Beckton Estates Area Sat Jun 2, 9-12. Enter from Noel or Lazo onto Beckton or Lazo to Barber.
BLACK CREEK - 3831 James Cres. Sat & Sun 9-3 House hold items and craft goods.
3BDRM 2BATH main floor of level entry home, quiet area, quiet mature tenant only. N/S N/P, low maint yrd, near all amenities, avail June 16th. $1200/mth Ref. 250-334-8678
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DEEP BAY (Bowser) rancher. 1340 sq ft, 2 bdrms + den, 2 baths, fireplace, garage, fully fenced. 5 appls. Great area, 5 minute walk to beach or drive to Marina. N/S. Lease for $1150 mo + utils. Avail now. Call 250-757-9937.
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COMOX: 55+ park. 2 bdrm, W/D, oil heat. N/S. Refs req’d. $800. June 1. 250-339-1772.
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CENTRAL COURTENAY near Safeway, bright, newly reno’d, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, entry level suite, 5 appls, N/S, $1,000/month, avail now. (250) 207-0415 between 8am - 7pm.
Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.
303C 698 Aspen 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. $850/ mth Avail. Immed.
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COMOX- 569 Cormorant St (corner of Bolt Ave) Sat, June 2, 9am-1pm. Bike, tools, household and cross-country ski gear, camping.
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COURTENAY- 1107 18th St, Sat, June 2, 9am-2pm. Bicycle, school supplies, men’s clothing, bedding, tools, kitchen utensils and much more. COURTENAY - 1278A Joshua Pl. Sat., 8-3pm. Clothes, toys, household. Rain or shine COURTENAY - 2140 20th St. Japonica Mobile Home Park. Multi Family Sale. Saturday, June 2 - 8 am. COURTENAY - 2860 Southridge Dr. Sat., June 2, 9-2. Multi family yard sale. COURTENAY - 430 Arden Rd. (off 1 st. Puntledge Park) Sat, 8- 2. Vintage, retro, tools, misc COURTENAY - 4564 Marsden Rd. Sat., 9-2. Moving out sale. Tools, few big items. Dining rm table. A few antiques, piano, misc. 250-207-1117 COURTENAY- 48 Mitchell Rd. off 1st. Moving. Thurs & Fri 2-8 pm Sat 8-3pm All must go!
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COURTENAY - Nim Nim Pl. Block Sale, Sat. 8-? Some furniture & much more. COURTENAY - Tim Hortons Ryan Road, JUNE 2 9-1pm. All proceeds support “Camp Day” Help Send A Deserving Child To Camp! EAST COURTENAY - Northland Place 5+ Family multi garage sale - June 2, 9-2pm includes baby, childrens, tools, fishing, exercise equipment, furniture, household and more! GARAGE SALE - Plants & Flowers too! Sat, June 2nd, 8am - 2pm. 76 Powerhouse Rd, Courtenay by the Ruth Masters Greenway access to Puntledge River. Donations can be dropped off at sale location.
MERVILLE, 6736 Headquarters Rd., Sat, June 2, 8am-2pm. Acreage/Barn Garage Multi Family Sale. Too many items to list. BBQ and refreshments available too. PLANT & Book Sale Sat, June 2, 9:00 to Noon. 2193 Stirling Cr, Courtenay E ROYSTON - 3414 Kentwood Rd Sat 8-12. Bike, kids toys & much more.
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TWO household moving sale! Generous pricing! No rain in our big carport! 4843 Kilmarnock
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YARD SALE; rain or shine 7073 RAILWAY AVENUE MERVILLE - MOVING SAT/ SUN. Camping gear, tools, furniture, household items, canning jars, tv’s, bike carrier for car, freezer, windows, tires.
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Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.
910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth
FURNISHED ROOM, safe environment, N\D N/P. Swimming Pool. $485. 871-3444.
BLACK CREEK, ocean front property, upper level, 3 bdrms, 5 appls, N/S, hydro/heat/satellite TV incl’d, $900 mo. Call (250)337-5182.
Houses & Suites 289B Nim Nim Pl 4 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P 6 appls., S garage, $1150/mth Available Immed.
Prime office space available 1,500 to 3,900 sq. ft. available now. Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building. Security elevator. Air conditioned. Ample parking. Many tenant improvements in place. One of the finest office buildings in the Comox Valley. For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490
1226 Mason Ave 3 bed, 3 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls., D/garage, $1500/mth Available July 1
BRAIDWOOD CENTRE, 204 Island Hwy., Strata #3, 1059 sq ft, avail Sept 1/12. Call Darrell 250-897-2524 (days) or 250-339-6832 (eves).
7682 Armstrong Road 2 bed plus Den, 2 bath, N/S, 5 appliances, $1200/mth Avail Immed.
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STORAGE SECURE, 12’WX27L’x14’H Storage Unit With Mezzanine! Great for small businesses, RVs, workshop etc. 30 AMP service. Unit rents out for $300 and located at corner of Ryan Rd and Anderton Rd. RV wash up area too! Call Gord at 250890-0410.
SUITES, LOWER 1BDRM bsmt suite. $600/mth Utilities incl. Prefer older working person 250-338-8390
TOWNHOUSES COLDWELL BANKER ISLAND COASTAL (Property Management Division) 2-3 Bdrm, 3 bath townhouse on Mansfield Dr. Beautifully furnished; fridge, stove, washer & dryer. No smoking, no pets. $1700 per mth. Close to all amenities. Contact: Ryan Liebert 250-703-3672
700 SF 1 Bdrm ste - Cumberland. Frge, stve, d/w, w/d incl. $750 + Hydro. 250-702-7964 One bedroom furnished with separate ground entrance. Hydro, wifi cable incld. N.S. N.P. no suit single. Refs req’d. mo. Call 250-338-7937.
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WATERFRONT suite 1bdrm. N/S, utils, laundry, cable internet incld, $685. 250-335-1566.
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2 and 3 bedroom available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental references required.
1 & 2 bedroom available, in quiet secure building, close to Driftwood Mall and bus route. Seniors Welcome. Adult oriented and no pets please. Includes heat, hot water and basic cable. Low hydro. 2 Rental References required.
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ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS
1015 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay 2 BEDROOM SUITE available in well-managed building. Excellent location close to downtown, ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Well maintained units offer in-suite storage room. House cat accepted with pet deposit.
Contact On-Site Managers for viewing. 250-334-9717
PINES APARTMENTS DO YOU CARE about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned - we own and manage our own buildings only. See the difference. Please refer to available apartments listed below. TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222
BELLE AIRE 575 14TH Street TWO BEDROOM very unique suite in Courtenay’s prime heritage apartment building. Completely renovated. Huge country kitchen. Large sundeck. Full sized appliances. Unique cross ventilation floor plan. Bright and spacious. Rent includes heat, hot water and free laundry. This is a very special suite. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
BRANDYWINE 675 Cumberland Rd. TWO BEDROOM bright, spacious corner suite in a modern building just three blocks from downtown. Large kitchen with full-sized appliances. In suite storage and laundry. Well maintained, quiet mature building. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.
TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. Independent Living for Seniors “The Affordable Alternative” TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite - spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox walking distance to everything. In suite storage. Extra large kitchen and dining area. Resident social room. Elevator and security entry. A very well maintained and well managed building. Call Greg @ 250-3391222.
WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated top floor suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/ dryer. New appliances. Within walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and well managed building with quiet, mature neighbours. Resident social room. Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. Security entry. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM with unique cross ventilation floor plan. Nicely renovated. Very bright and spacious — southern exposure overlooking private garden. Located just two blocks form Comox Mall and near Filberg Park. No pets. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. ONE BEDROOM nicely renovated in a quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Very spacious. Well maintained and managed. Elevator and Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
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APARTMENTS / CONDOS
JOSHUA ESTATES
2 bdrm, 2nd level condo located on desirable, quiet cul-desac features new renovations with 5 appl, storage & patio area; ideally located near schools, College, & Aquatic Centre; N/S; N/P; $795/month; immediate possession
DRIFTWOOD CONDOS
Bright, 2 bdrm units feature main & second level entry, 2 appl, & on site coin-op laundry; ideally located near all amenities & on bus routes; N/S; N/P; rents from $700/mo; immediate possession
TRUMPETERS LANDING
Gorgeous 2 bdrm suite ideally located on Courtenay Airpark Walkway & near all amenities; features 6 appls, 2 baths, cork floors, 2 decks, underground parking, & much more; N/S; N/P; Immediate possession; $1200/month
CHERRYWOOD MANOR
Secured entrance building includes 1 & 2 bdrm suites w/ master bdrms w/walk in closets; 2 appl w/on-site coin op laundry & large patio areas; rents from $650 & inc. FREE HEAT & HOT WATER; for immediate & June 1 possession.
POPLAR PLACE
1055-10th Street, Courtenay Avail. 2 Bdrm Suite. Completely renovated in adult oriented building with secure entry and elevator. Rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpets and drapes. Coin laundry on-site. No pets. Security deposit required. For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667
HOLLYRIDGE MANOR 200 Back Road, Courtenay 1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique floor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.
Call Sharon 250-338-7449
WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS 1252-9th St, Courtenay Spacious & completely renovated 3 bedroom suite, in quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required.
For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667 CONDOS
Bright 2 bdrm condo ideally located near College, Aquatic Centre & shopping; features 5 appl, open layout & separate laundry room; avail June 1; $775/month
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ROYSTON WATERFRONT HOME
Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas fireplaces - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, wellmaintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.
FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, wall-to-wall carpets, blinds. Children welcome. Quiet, wellmaintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location. Walking distance to Superstore and North Island College.
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HOMES
Moments to the river or the downtown core, heritage home offers vaulted ceiling w/hand troweled details, fir hardwood floors & crown mouldings while upgraded kitchen 1.5 bathrooms lend a modern feel; Must-see home offers up to 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 4 appl. & garage; Landscaping is simple & easy to keep; Pet considered w/deposit. $1200/month. Avail. June 1 Waterfront home with post & beam construction & wide open living spaces incl. 3 bdrms, 3 baths, a deck for entertaining, 2 car garage, & more! Take advantage of spectacular sunrises, mountain & ocean views, swimming, or a jaunt to Tree Island. $1700/month; Avail July 1
WESTERN RD. RANCHER
2 bdrm + den/office/studio, 2 bath rancher on 1/2 acre features 4 appl., deck fit for entertaining, raised enclosed garden beds, crown moldings, french doors, bamboo flooring & more; near schools and amenities; N/S; avail July 1; $1275/month
COAL VALLEY ESTATES
Bright, new-construction home with 9’ ceilings on main level features 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, 6 appl., bonus room & double garage; amazing kitchen includes granite countertops, antique white shaker cabinets, on-demand hot water & more; $1500/ month; N/S; N/P; immediate possession
PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay 2 bedroom available July 1st and 15th 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.
To View, Call 250-334-4483
UNION BAY FAMILY HOME
2000+ sqft home features 3 bdrms, 2 baths, family room, large ktichen, den, & patios on private lot; beautiful mountain & ocean views; N/P; N/S; $900/month & property will remain listed for sale; $1200/month for one year lease
KENDAL AVE HOME
Beautiful Coal Valley Estates home features 9 foot ceilings on main floor, slate entry way, attractive cabinetry & finishings, mountain view & natural gas f/p; 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appl, bonus room downstairs & large garage; avail July 1; $1300/ month
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Spacious 2 bdrm townhouse; main level living with bdrms located on 2nd floor; new flooring & paint, new countertops, 1 bath, and 4 appl., in-suite laundry, & patio area; close to schools and amenities; $795/mth; avail. June.1
COMOX TOWNHOME
Beautiful 2-level townhome in small, picturesque, adult oriented complex located near tennis courts & walking distance to downtown Comox core; large master suite & second bdrm, 2 baths, 6 appl, gas f/p, & garage; enjoy all day sun on semi-private patio area; avail July 1; small pet may be considered w/deposit; $1300/month
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Friday, June 1, 2012 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD
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TWO CHAIRS
ONE LOW
PRICE VAIL recliner MIX OR MATCH COLOURS
2
FOR
798
$
After Discount
SAVE
100
$
ON ANY PAIR
OF CHAIRS!*
OR Save
Save
Save
an Additional
an Additional
an Additional
$
$
$
25
50
On Any Recliner or Chair*
On Any Loveseat*
On Any Sofa*
Plus! Solid Wood Dining...
Pay No Interest * for 6 Months! Complimentary In-Home Design
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So Many Choices! La-Z-Boy is the official furniture provider of
Ronald McDonald House Charities
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Locally Owned & Operated · Visit us online at: www.la-z-boyvictoria.com Victoria 3501 Saanich Road (at Blanshard) ..................... CALL (250) 382-5269 or Toll-Free 1-877-452-5269 Nanaimo 3200 North Island Hwy (Country Club Mall) ........ CALL (250) 756-4114 or Toll-Free 1-866-756-4114 MON - THURS: 9:30 - 5:30
FRI: 9:30 - 7
SAT: 9:30 - 5:30
SUN: NANAIMO 11 - 5
VICTORIA 12 - 5
*See store for details. Financing on Approved Credit. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Hot Buys, Final Markdowns, Kincaid Products and previous purchases excluded. Although every precaution is taken, errors in price or specification may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct such errors. Pricing in effect until June 11th, 2012.