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In a packed courthouse Monday, the families of James Denton and his accused listened carefully to three witnesses during the first day of trial stemming from Denton’s death last year. As Crown prosecutor Gordon Baines noted in his opening statement, Denton, 19, was stabbed twice last July — once in the left armpit and once in the left lower back — near the entrance to G.P. Vanier Secondary School following the conclusion of a day-long music festival at the nearby Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Baines added Denton collapsed almost immediately and was unresponsive. He later died of the two stab wounds at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Comox. The 16-year-old suspect accused of his death — who cannot be identified because of the Youth Criminal Justice Act — has been charged with second-degree murder, although Crown indicated in the past he will seek an adult sentence against the suspect if convicted. The suspect, dressed in a white dress shirt and black pants, walked in shackles to the prisoner’s dock, and avoided eye contact with the gallery as he sat to the right of his lawyer, Victoria-based Michael Mulligan. He remained silent throughout the afternoon, but quietly responded “not guilty” when Supreme Court Justice R.B.T. Goepel asked for his plea. Baines said he will present 23 witnesses in total — four police
FAMILY AND FRIENDS of James Denton were at the courthouse in Courtenay on Monday for the start of a trial for a 16-year-old accused of killing Denton. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK officers and 19 civilian witnesses — during the judge-only trial, which is scheduled to last until June 22. Outside the courthouse, sheriffs presided over the large crowd of friends and family of both the Denton family and that of the accused.
“(I want to) make this guy pay — the harshest penalties available by law as an adult,” said James’ father, Dave Denton, who was surrounded by supporters wearing Justice for James T-shirts. “You want to be a big man? Pay for your crime like a big man,” he
noted, and added he is grateful for the support. “What would we be if we were standing here by ourselves? There’s power in numbers. If I was standing here by myself, I’d probably just dig a hole and climb in.” photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Quick thinking by a passerby, combined with the close proximity of the fire department and a scheduled meeting with its members, proved to be the right combination of factors in minimizing damage to the Ilo Ilo Theatre in Cumberland Monday night. Around 7:30 p.m., a person
walking in the back alley behind the historic building spotted a fire and called 9-1-1, said Cumberland Fire Chief Mike Williamson. “Behind the siding and the wall, (the fire) burnt about 25 feet up the roof. Fast notification, along with a meeting in the firehall which is right next door, and we had a 45-second response time, and there was no problem putting it out,” he explained.
The theatre is undergoing renovations, and Williamson said given a few more minutes, the building may have suffered significant damage. “It’s a really wide open place and there’s no drywall protection or anything like that. If we didn’t get it quick, it could have been a real disaster in there. “I don’t know if it was someone playing a prank or some-
one playing with matches, but it could have been a real serious fire in another 15 minutes; we would have had our hands full,” he added. Williamson confirmed there was no structural damage to the building, and Tim Patterson, project manager for the renovations, said he is grateful the fire was
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said he is grateful the fire was contained to a small portion of the building. “I was super relieved (to find minor damage). As you can imagine, this old building it has a lot of old, dry fir that can go up (burn) so quickly,” he said. “There was no entry point. You can see a fire had been started at this one old window
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Bill 37 rumours not true — MLA Scott Stanfield Record Staff
Comox Valley MLA/B.C. Agriculture Minister Don McRae says journalists and activists won’t be muzzled — or imprisoned — for reporting diseased animals at fish farms or other agricultural operations, as suggested by critics of the Animal Health Act (Bill 37). “Some people wish to interpret the act as if they were to speak about it as private citizens to the media that they would go to jail, and that wasn’t in the act at all,” McRae said of the legislation, which was not passed before the spring legislative sitting expired last week. He notes Section 16 of the act says ‘person,’ which refers to those who inspect or administer the act. The next section lists five categories of people. “Everybody else is totally fine,” McRae said. “We also do have a Charter of Rights and Freedoms which kind of trumps a whole bunch of laws anyways.” McRae said the Animal
Health Act, which has not been updated since 1948, does not reflect modern disease and government’s ability to react to it. Rather than invent a new process, the Province looked to places where the act is working, such as Alberta and Ontario, and created a law to ensure the act is “effective and met the needs of animals and humans, according to McRae. “It wasn’t like this was just popping up in British Columbia on its own,” McRae said. He added most diseases affecting land or ocean, such as IHN (infectious haematopoietic necrosis), fall under federal jurisdiction. “The reality is, by having an Animal Health Act, if there were a disease outbreak and the federal government wasn’t responding in a way the B.C. government felt was appropriate, with the act we could take course of action to protect people and animals as we see fit,” McRae said. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Lagoon celebrated The completion of Phase 2 of Cumberland’s sewage treatment lagoon upgrade will be celebrated at a plaque unveiling Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Village Square on Dunsmuir Avenue. Project improvements included installation of a fourth surface aerator and construction of a new sewage pump station. Funding in 2009 and 2011 totalling $586,334 came from the B.C. Towns for Tomorrow program, and the federal Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, in support of phases one and two. “Community growth over the past few years had increased the loading conditions on the treatment lagoon and pump station,” Mayor Leslie Baird said. “This funding has allowed
Cumberland to improve the treated effluent quality and reduce odour levels.” Cumberland is planning more capital works to its sewage system to separate storm water from the sewage collection system. Along with helping to solve environmental issues, these improvements would also allow the Village to come closer to meeting Ministry of Environment sewage standards, and support growth in the community. “Funding partnerships make big infrastructure projects such as this possible sooner than the Village would be able to manage on its own,” said Don McRae, Comox Valley MLA and Minister of Agriculture. — Village of Cumberland
MORE THAN 200 protesters paraded outside MP John Duncan’s Courtenay office Saturday upset about provisions in Bill C-38. PHOTOS BY JAMIE BOWMAN
Protesters say omnibus ominous Record Staff About 250 protesters marched outside Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan’s office in downtown Courtenay Saturday, in support of a nationwide uprising against the omnibus Bill C-38, the federal Conservatives’ budget implementation bill. Participants voiced their displeasure with various measures in the bill, such as the cutting of fisheries and environmental standards, Employment Insurance changes, government’s endorsing of the proposed Enbridge pipeline and austerity measures in general. The bill also includes changes to eligibility criteria for Old Age Security, and a limit to the number, duration and scope of environmental reviews on resource projects such as the pipeline that would ship oil from Alberta to Kitimat in northern B.C. Bill C-38 includes a
‘one project, one review’ approach to streamline approvals and cut red tape for major energy projects. Following speeches and songs outside Duncan’s office, demonstrators marched on Fifth Street, Duncan Avenue and Sixth Street. Dumbocracy In Action,
Harper Proves Orwell Was Right, Global Solidarity Against Austerity and The Soul of Canada is at Stake were among the messages on placards that took fierce aim at Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the federal Tories. Cabinet ministers visited 10 Canadian cities Mon-
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Isfeld students getting behind cancer relay big time Renée Andor
money raised from the toonie drive this week will help her fundraising efforts. The Comox Valley Relay For Life is the fourth-largest relay in the B.C./Yukon divi-
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Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School has amped up its fight against cancer this year. In fact, a whopping 14 of the 67 Comox Valley Relay For Life teams are from the school. Local Relay For Life spokesperson Patti Mertz called Isfeld Secondary a source of hope and inspiration. “They are committed to improving the lives of people in the Comox Valley facing cancer, and to helping us see the day where no one ever fear a cancer diagnosis again,” added Mertz. This week, the school hopes to raise $2,012 — the goal reflects the grad year since the grad class plays a large part in the initiative — but principal Bill Village noted he would like to “blow the doors off” that goal. Students and staff are taking part in a toonie drive at the school, but anyone from the community that wants to make a donation can call the school office at 250334-2428. And the school has been personally touched by cancer during this year’s fight against it. According to Village, a longtime teacher, who did not want to be named, was diagnosed with cancer a couple of weeks ago and that teacher is at the forefront of the whole school’s thoughts. The idea to participate in Relay For Life first came up as a way to boost school citizenship in the community, according to Village.
sion of Relay For Life this year. There is still time to sign up a team or for individuals to join an existing team. For more information, visit www.relaybc.ca. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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student was given a daffodil bulb to plant in front of the school sign. “They personally planted a daffodil bulb, which is a symbol for cancer,” said Village. “They all walked out there and planted a bulb. “We’re going to add to that every year, is the goal, so we’re going to ring our driveway.” Village pointed out that the school does something around cancer awareness or fundraising each term. It takes part in the Terry Fox Run in the early fall. Now, daffodils are planted in the late fall and come up in the early spring. And the big push for Relay For Life happens in the late spring until June 23 when the relay starts. According to Village, school teams are busy fundraising all over town and the Comox Valley can expect to see even more of them next year. “That’s going to
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Bev Schwerniuk continues to make noise on her quest for peace and quiet. North Island College opened its trades building last February — which is located close to Schwerniuk’s property — and she has been complaining about noise since students started practising construction. In November and again in February, Schwerniuk came before Courtenay council as a delegation on behalf of her neighbours, where council passed a motion to continue monitoring the situation. Schwerniuk continued talking to City staff regularly about its noise section of the public nuisance bylaw, which Schwerniuk wants adjusted. “There’s a fundamental flaw in that noise bylaw,” said Schwerniuk. “My interpretation of the noise bylaw is such that if I want to (blow a high-pitched) whistle all day at my residence, anybody can do that, and there really is no bylaw there for the City of Courtenay to enforce — that’s the point that I want to make.” According to Courtenay’s noise section of the public nuisance bylaw, noise — which disturbs the peace, quiet, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of a neighbourhood — cannot be made between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. According to Carol Baert, NIC vice-president of finance and facilities, students do not make noise outside of this time, and do not make noise for that whole time, or every day. However, as Schwerniuk pointed out, Cumberland and Comox’s bylaws do not have
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an end, so mediation is what I’ve requested to the City and the college,” said Schwerniuk, adding she has been living with the noise for about 18 months. She has also formed a casual neighbourhood group, which she said is appropriately called NAG (Neighbourhood Advocacy Group). The group meets to share information and concerns about development and potential noise in the area, like the new Thrifty Foods and the new Comox Valley hospital. She noted the group
She pointed out that Schwerniuk would like to see the building fully enclosed. She added the college will speak to the residents about its plans before any further work is started. But Schwerniuk is tired of waiting. She has sent two complaints to the B.C. Office of the Ombudsperson — one against the City of Courtenay and one against the college. She also wants a mediated resolution to the issue. “What I want is a more efficient means to
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trying to make a career of makeup artistry is her seven-year-old Imagine donning daughter. “As a single mom, jewelry, lace or plaid — that’s 100 per cent it’s hard to work a full-time job that’s not paint. Local artist Lisa flexible and I need to Marshall, 30, special- make sure that I am izes in realistic 3-D (flexible) for her,” she face and body art, and explained, adding, “I’d at the end of May, she like to show my daughwon an international ter, you know, that I can do something that award for her work. The Up and Com- I love to do and still ing Artist Award was do everything else, so presented to Marshall I would really like to for her skills, instruc- make this into a home tion and interaction business.” During winter 2011 with fellow painters at the Face and Body Art she bought herself a kit International Conven- to try out makeup arttion in Fort Lauder- istry. Initially she used it a little bit then put dale, Fla. “I am so grateful,” it away. But, when she Marshall said of the brought it out again in spring of the same year, award. “It was my first she really took off with the new year attendmedium. ing, and they So my child “ I don’t usually ask people to is absolutely tired s t a r t e d y instruct, but of hearing about pingl awith one of the it and main instruc- face-painting I just tors put in a (laughs) but it c o u l d request that just became this, not put I come down there and do I don’t know, this the thing down, a demo of the awesome thing, and I type of stuff that I really love p r a c that I do.” to do. t i s e d Marshall u n t i l can create t h e r e an illusion of marbles sticking up was nothing left of it,” off the body or paint she said, adding she on a bejeweled neck- practised nearly every lace complete with 3-D day and her sevenyear-old daughter rhinestones. Marshall grew up heard all about it. “So in Comox, and though my child is absolutely she painted acrylic on tired of hearing about canvas and airbrushed face-painting (laughs) for many years, she but it just became this, just got into face and I don’t know, this awebody art about a year some thing, that I realago. Although she is ly love to do.” Marshall paints an education assistant in School District 71, people of all ages for she’s always had an special occasions like birthdays, corporate interest in art. Marshall is a single events, festivals, bridmother, and she said al showers, costumes, part of the reason she’s theatre, fun family por-
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The Comox Valley Regional District board deferred third reading of a sewer system development cost charges (DCC) bylaw until the public has had an opportunity to peruse questions and answers from a recent presentation. The bylaw allows the CVRD to develop DCCs to provide funds to help pay for sewer infrastructure costs. Following second reading, the district received no feedback about proposed DCC increases after placing two advertisements in local newspapers. About 12 developers attended a sewer DCC presentation May 9. Developers generally did not favour the recommended hikes but understood the necessity in order to fund capital works required to support development growth, a staff report states. “We have a sewer
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system that’s close to capacity,” senior manager of engineering services Marc Rutten said at Tuesday’s meeting. Comox director Tom Grant, chair of the district sewage commission, assumed there would be sufficient public consultation before third reading. “I don’t believe we’ve fulfilled that,” Grant said, noting one meeting with 12 people is not significant. His motion to advertise the questions and answers in print before third reading passed. The item will reappear
at the July 31 board meeting. ••• The board received a report about the south regional sewer project which intends to address failing septic systems, improve water quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the south region by way of a new waste water treatment service for Royston, Union Bay and Cumberland. The report recommends linking waste water user rates to water use within participating municipalities, among other commitments towards integrated resource recovery. Cumberland director Gwyn Sproule said the topic has “raised a lot of hackles” among village councillors who are feeling left out of the process. “We hope we will be consulted,” said Sproule, noting “extreme financial implications” of the project. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Cumberland council appointed Mayor Leslie Baird to represent the Village on the Comox Valley Economic Development Society board. She will replace Bronco Moncrief, a former councillor whose term as a CVEDS director expires next month. Baird will serve a two-year term. Coun. Conner Copeman was appointed alternate CVEDS director. The Village provides about $40,000 per year to CVEDS through a service agreement contract with the regional district.
••• The Comox Valley Children’s Daycare Society hopes council will allow its lease agreement to continue with modifications for the next school year. It proposes, for instance, to assume responsibility for cleaning supplies and paper products, and to provide wages for a cleaner. The society operates the only preschool in Cumberland. It shares a building with the fire department, recreation centre and other groups. The society is considering extending its program to a four-hour
period to better meet the needs of families and to increase revenue. Pending grant money, it hopes the village will allow a fence to be installed around the climber at the #6 Mine Park, which the preschool uses as a play space. ••• Leona Castle, a candidate in the past municipal election, has been disqualified from being nominated for a position on local government until after the next election because she did not file a financial disclosure statement before the deadline and did not pay a late filing fee of
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••• Music video director Sam Shields is featuring the Cumberland Junior High marching band in a video. Shields has asked council’s permission to close Second Street from halfway down Windermere to Dunsmuir from 5 to 8 p.m. June 19, with intermittent traffic stops from 6 to 8 p.m. The plan is to film the band marching over the hill on Second and into the intersection. Coun. Kate Greening moved to grant the request with clarification on the location. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Car Free Sunday returning After recent presentations to both Courtenay and Cumberland councils, the 2012 Comox Valley Car Free Sunday has been approved to proceed June 17 from noon to 5 in these two communities. This initiative is organized by the notfor-profit organization Imagine Comox Valley and enthusiastic community partners and sponsors. Car Free Sundays are organized all over the world as a way to bring communities together in the roads and streets of our cities, towns and villages. This year, the Comox Valley will collaborate with the people organizing the Car Free event in Vancouver (www.carfreevancouver.org) to establish some solidarity in this movement. Road closures are set to take place in downtown Courtenay and Cumberland to facilitate activities including everything from live music to a bicycle rodeo and more. The Courtenay route will be the same as last year, with the Cumberland closure confined to Dunsmuir Avenue from First to Fourth streets and a small section of Second Street. Street closures will be limited and residents and businesses will be given alternative routes. Organizers are committed to ensuring the community has safe alternate routes, professional signage, clear
communication about the event and trained volunteers who can assist people on the day of the event. An event like Car Free Sunday requires community support and engagement, and organizers are actively looking for volunteers for the event. If you want to be a part of Car Free Sunday 2012, you can get involved by: • Signing up to be a volunteer by visiting http://imaginecomoxvalley.ca and completing the sign-up form available there or con-
tacting volunteer coordinator David Frisch at frisch.david@gmail. com; • Publicly supporting the idea, whether it be through conversations with friends or posts on your favourite social media channel(s); • Signing up to be a sponsor or vendor, which can be done by sending an e-mail to imaginecomoxvalley@ gmail.com; • Signing up by e-mail to be an entertainment or activity provider or an event leader; • Participating in
the event June 17 and encouraging others to do so, too. Organizers are looking forward to working with their community on the 2012 Comox Valley Car Free Sunday and would be happy to provide anyone interested with additional information or answer any questions. They can be reached via e-mail at imaginecomoxvalley@gmail.com. For more, visit www. imaginecomoxvalley.ca or see the group’s Facebook page. — Imagine Comox Valley
Students from Navigate (Powered by NIDES) will celebrate their graduation at the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa on June 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. The graduating ceremony is open to the community and the public is welcome to take part in the celebration of the students’ achievements. A new addition to this year’s Navigate graduation ceremony is the presentation of a $500 scholarship, presented by the Comox Valley Principals’ and Vice Principals’ Association (CVPVPA). “This is a very meaningful contribution,” says Navigate principal Jeff Stewart. “Not only is this scholarship a means of meeting the costs of post secondary education, but it is also an important acknowledgement of the achievements of distance learners.” Each year there are many local businesses and service organizations that donate bursaries and scholarships to grad students from the Comox Valley’s three public secondary schools. As Navigate grad students come from many different communities, their achievements may not be as visible as public school students.
“Distance learning students receiving their British Columbia Certificate of Graduation have met the same graduating criteria as those students who have attended public schools and face the same costs of post secondary education,” adds Stewart.
“The Navigate administration and students would like to thank the CVPVPA for offering this scholarship to our graduating class. We are very happy that our students are able to share in these scholarship opportunities.” — Navigate
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Hospice group gets award The Comox Valley Hospice Society was selected as the recipient of the 2013 BC Hospice Palliative Care Association’s Dr. Michael Downing Research Award at their annual conference. The Hospice Society, in collaboration with the Comox Valley End of Life Resource Team, a group of end-of-life care providers who work together to enhance care in the community, came together with a mission to assess the awareness and status of hospice palliative care for people in the Comox Valley. The group determined that both a qualitative and quantitative research approaches would yield the most complete picture. They completed a Gap Analysis using the accreditation standards and launched two Internet surveys — one for the general public and one for health-care professionals. The survey results validated the existing concerns of care providers and members of the community highlighting the gaps in access and care for the Comox Valley. The
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COMOX VALLEY HOSPICE workers Christy Linder, Terri Odeneal, Barb Warren, Lori Novelli, Linda Davidson and Necia Kaechele celebrate winning the Dr. Michael PHOTO BY JAMES PEACOCK Downing Research Award.
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Monarchists celebrating jubilee
Pennies from —you When you need $2 million to fulfil a lifelong dream, every penny counts. The Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society hopes to raise this money, starting with pennies. As pennies are being phased out, a penny drive for purchasing a much-needed site for the stable program has started. From Fanny Bay to Port Hardy this program has serviced hundreds of physically, mentally and emotionally challenged children and adults. And it’s all come about because of the horse and many, many extremely devoted people. After many years of dreaming and waiting, the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society has been blessed with the opportunity to pur-
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A special service marking the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II will happen at St. Andrew’s Heritage Anglican Church on Mission Hill in Courtenay this Sunday. Organized by the Comox Valley branch of the Monarchist League of Canada, the service at 4 p.m. will take the form of Evensong with additional components. A Union Jack flag donated by a parishioner and with historical connections to the First World War and the battle of the Somme in France will be dedicated. Also, a replacement portrait of Her Majesty will be dedicated and placed in the nave of the church. Under the leadership of Rev. Xavier Willemar St. Andrew’s pioneer church was completed in 1873. The church bell is one salvaged from the wreck of the Lady Blackwood, which foundered off the west coast of Vancouver Island. More than a century later, after raising $35,000 locally, plus grants from the Vancouver Foundation and the B.C. Heritage
THE COMOX VALLEY Therapeutic Riding Society can’t wait for pennies from heaven. The CVTRS wants yours. chase a piece of land they can call their own. The Society works out of the most beautiful Courtenay Exhibition Grounds, which is managed by the regional district. But the program is growing and the property available is right next door to the Exhibition Grounds. So the Society plans to operate out of both properties. Please donate at least a penny and
help CVTRS to make this dream come true for our Valley and for the towns north of here. Jars are available — call or come in for your jar. CVTRS will deliver a jar to any business that would like to help. Call 250-338-1968 or come down to 4839 Headquarters Rd. (the Exhibition Grounds). — Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society
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approximately 60 people. Car pooling could be an option, as parking is limited. — Monarchist League of Canada
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THREE ONTARIO ARTISTS investigate the Visions, Views and Imaginings of Bees in one of the next exhibits at the Comox Valley Art Gallery. See a closer look at Ted Goodden’s work (above).
Buzz at art gallery is all about the bees artists from Ontario: Ted Goodden (London, Ont.) presents his stained glass, collage, woodcut prints, Stephen Humphrey (Toronto) presents video and poetry and Sarah Peebles (Toronto), video and installation. In this exhibition, three artists explore the world of manThe Comox Valley Art Gallery aged and wild bees in a variety invites you to the opening recep- of media. Through an intensive tion of three new exhibits this process of inquiry, the artists use Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. material, literary, technological Admission is free or by dona- and scientific methods to investition and artists will be in atten- gate and present fact and fable. dance. These three exhibitions Ted’s artworks illustrate his run from June 9 until July 7. book Glory Boy: a work of fiction As part of these exhibits, the in which he describes how the CVAG presents two artist talks very first bee came into exisand one film. The film, Queen of tence. the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Underlying this fable is an Us? screens at the art gallery on inquiry into human manipulation June 13 at 7:30 of, and interacp.m. Tickets are tion with, the $5 for CVAG Through an intensive eco-system. members ($7 Projects process of inquiry, the artgeneral) and from Peebles’ are available at ists use material, literary, Resonating the CVAG gift technological and scientific Bodies series shop. methods to investigate and bring together The first art Ontario arttalk features present fact and fable. ists, biologists, Ted Goodden on technicians June 30 from 1 and designers to 2 p.m., which will be followed to examine local bee biodiversity by art making activities until 4 with a focus on native bees (not (this event is free or by donation). honey bees or other bees non-naA second talk on July 5 from 7 to tive to North America) including 9 p.m. will feature Stephen Hum- her collaboration with Stephen’s phrey and Sarah Peebles. macro video and poetry, which The second art talk will also contemplate the personality of feature local guest presenters bees. Dan Ludwig of Big D’s Bees and In the Community Gallery, an Astrid Davidson from the CV exhibition titled Striking Gold Horticultural Society. features the photography of the The George Sawchuk Gallery Comox Valley Camera Club and will feature an installation by the beeswax candles of Cumbersenior fine art and English stu- land Candleworks. dents from G. P. Vanier Secondary Cumberland Candleworks is School. owned and operated by Jeanne de The title of this project is Word- Mol and Steven Kuitenbrouwer. Play. The students have worked It is a family-based business in collaboratively and are excited operation since 1990. to be presenting their type-based Jeanne says, “All our tapered designs on the walls at CVAG. candles are made using a hand In the Contemporary Gallery, pouring technique we learned in Compound Eye: Visions, Views the Netherlands. Beeswax natuand Imaginings of Bees features rally lends itself to the form, the artwork and projects of three function, and esthetic of our can-
Every corner of art gallery in downtown Courtenay features something to look at
dles.” CV Camera Club members Shari Beaulé, Angeleah Hoeppner, Bill Turnbull, Bruce Pirrie, Bryan Walwork and Nathaniel Tubb present a collection of photography focused on bees in various settings; around the hive and active in trees and flowers.
The Comox Valley Camera Club is a group which offers meetings with a variety of activities: interactive photo sessions, informative educational presentations sometimes with guest speakers, local and out-of-town field trips. It is a place to meet other like-minded photographers who
are passionate for the art and technology of digital photography, photo editing and more. The Comox Valley Art Gallery is located at 580 Duncan Ave. in downtown Courtenay. For more info, visit it on the web or Facebook page. — Comox Valley Art Gallery
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SONG OF JOY Connor Lucas of Courtenay accepts the 2012 Virginia Graczak Music Scholarship, voice. With him are Susie Moscovich, founder of the scholarship and Laura Anne Bateman, adjudicator. The annual VGMS voice scholarship is open to any Grade 9+ voice student in SD 71 and 72 and carries with it a $2,000 award. Not pictured is Connor’s voice teacher, Carrie Lemke of Courtenay.
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Fobidden jazz permitted at café
Big band blowing into town As the 2011-2012 performance year draws towards its end, the Georgia Straight Jazz Society hosts the Georgia Strait Big Band this Thursday evening at the Elks’ Home on Sixth, for its second appearance this season. The Georgia Strait Big Band is a full 17-piece swing band and best described as Comox Val- THE GEORGIA STRAIT Big Band will be welcomed Thursday at the Elks’ Hall by the ley’s community band, Georgia Straight Jazz Society. with personnel ranging in Zbiron joined the band the Just in Time Vocal all ages and skills. The band. June 7 will be the final in September and made Jazz and teaches music band has exceptional leadership, under the guid- big band performance for an immediate contribu- at Royston Elementary ance of conductor Gregory first trumpet, Capt. Chuck tion with her exceptional school. Live jazz lives in Comox Bush, professor of music Mallet, who is relocating to vocals and presentation. at Vancouver Island Uni- Oklahoma with the Cana- Jacki has been singing Valley, every Thursday dian Air Force. The band and performing interna- evening at the Elks’ Home versity. between September and Greg has made an enor- thanks Chuck for his awe- tionally for over 35 years. Her love of music and June. mous contribution to the some contribution to the For more information Valley’s jazz scene over the band as well as acknowl- singing has taken her past five years, through edging Chuck’s military throughout the world: to about the society, its activhis dedication and com- service to Canada, which musical theatre stage and ities and objectives and mitment. A resident of most recently includes into the recording studio. forthcoming events, please Nanaimo, Greg travels flying Buffalo aircraft in She was a longtime resi- visit www.georgiastraightevery Monday night to countless missions out of dent of Hornby Island and jazz.com or on Facebook. — Georgia Straight is now living in Merville. Courtenay, from Septem- 19 Wing Comox. Jazz Society Principal vocalist Jacki Jacki also performs with ber to June to lead the
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Denver artist visiting The featured artist for the month of June at the wallfarmers gallery is Max Kauffman from Denver. Max was the very first artist interviewed by the urban, underground website, wallfarmers.ca. In August 2008 he was contacted after seeing his work on the popular photosharing site Flickr. com. At the time, wallfarmers was covering art shows for various web and print publications and instantly became emotionally connected with Kauffman’s work. His work captivates as he manipulates watercolours and ink into avian varieties and humanesque characters that interact in a sort of hopeful and tragic world. After watching Kauffman produce more compelling pieces and with the introduction of resin, his work became a popular favourite among wallfarmers curated shows. Kauffman hails from the middle, where he spent his idyllic youth in South Bend, Ind. (by way of Chicago) rolling between the countryside and the city. Leaving the nest to attend Arizona State, he received an education in ceramics and anthropology, which continue to influence his bard’s tales. He enjoys drawing, dead/ ancient cultures, live music, the paint, plank-pushing, nice ladies, ink, clay, an occasional bevy, foods, and of course banter.
THE DOWNTOWN COURTENAY gallery wallfarmers will features the work of Denver artist Max Kauffman. The opening reception is this Thursday. His current goal is to bring back analog. His employer, Robot Co, shares this mission with great zeal and proudly supports this semi-urban cryptozoologist. Kauffman states that this show focuses on optimism, of fighting through one’s battles and holding fast to your dreams. “My work is a return to earlier times, a post-apocalyptic DIY culture, where structures and life itself are cobbled out of anything at hand. It’s making the most out of what you have and what’s around you. Showing that our struggles, fears, victories and dreams haven’t changed much since the dawn of, us. Art is a release for me, a way to get things off my chest, a transference. “More and more, I focus on that idea of transfer; segue, of exchange; through energy, life and death. Hope springs.” Kauffman’s exhibit We Are All Colors
marks the one-year anniversary of the wallfarmers gallery space at 1-345 Sixth St. in downtown Courtenay. Though the website has its annual group show birthday in October, this show is particularly special as Kauffman will travel from Denver to create an exciting installation in the humble gallery space and be present at the opening reception this Thursday. With over 25 new works produced for this show, the wallfarmers gallery is marking this as one of the most enthusiastically prized exhibits to date. Wallfarmers gallery hours are Tuesday to Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 7 p.m. These hours are subject to frequent changes depending on events. For updates and more information, find wallfarmers on Facebook or visit wallfarmers.ca. — wallfarmers
A potluck dinner and dance June 9 at the Fallen Alders Community Hall will feature dinner and live acoustic music. Doors open at 6 p.m. After an opening circle at 7:30, live bands will play from 8 to 1. DrumDrama features West African music. Vancouver’s Far Side Boys offer folk and a lively bluegrass groove, while the Jambassadors play Grateful Dead music and more. For more information, e-mail bodietoo@ gmail.com. — Fallen Alders Community Hall
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Dunigan speaks at Vanier banquet
Downhillers damp, undeterred Competitors’ skills tested at Mt. Washington longboard race
Earle Couper Record Staff
Everyone is talking about concussions in sports these days. Dunigan a is an expert on the subject. “Put aside the fact that it ended my playing career, punched holes in my memory and put life as I knew it on indefinite hold, it wasn’t that tough a hit.” That’s how Goin’ Deep, Dunigan’s memoir of his 14-year journey as a Canadian Football League quarterback, begins. His career was brought to a shattering halt on an afternoon in Hamilton in 1996 in a game he still cannot remember. G.P. Vanier coach/athletic director Larry Street and his wife Peggy read the book and really liked it. “(There were) many names in it I knew from my SFU days, and kids I had coached at various schools. My wife and I talked about how great his book was, and we thought it would be great to have him come here. “So ... I showed some audacity and e-mailed him, asking if he was interested in coming to be our guest speaker at our athletic banquet. One month later, he replied, and since I was also including his lovely wife in the invitation, he said yes,” Street said. “I mentioned to Matt about Peggy’s own perils with concussions, our fledgling football programs, the unfortunate suicide issue here in the Valley, and that he would be visiting the
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It was wet and wild for the Mt. Washington DH 2012. A rainy Saturday added a new degree of difficulty to the already challenging hill, but a field of international longboarders didn’t let the wet stuff dampen their spirits, event spokesperson Erik Ware said. “There were a lot of crashes due to the wet but only a couple minor bumps and bruises,” Ware said. “Most of the racers were fast and competitive, but William Royce had solid and flawless runs which resulted in victory.” Royce, of Florida, topped the open class where Luke Noland of Parksville was second, Hugh Kibbling of Vancouver third and Mack Wacey of Cumberland fourth. For the women, Charlie Daigneault of Vancouver was first with Ishtar Backlund of Sweden second and Erica Greenup of Cumberland third. In the junior division, Kelley Carter of Australia took top spot with Ian Russell of Vancouver second and Liam Poirier of Victoria third. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
LONGBOARDERS HAD TO negotiate the Mount Washington course with care on Saturday due to wet weather. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK
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most beautiful Valley in the whole world.” And that is how Dunigan comes to be in the Comox Valley this week for a series of events that culminates tonight at the Vanier athletic banquet, which runs from 6 to 9 p.m. The public is welcome to hear him for 20 minutes at approximately 7:30 p.m. for a nominal cost at the door. Street noted local businesses such as Crown Isle, Kingfisher Resort, Laughing Oyster, Apple Auto Glass, Comox Valley Raiders Football, Knight Inlet Lodge, TC Valley Collision, B.C. Lions and Fluid Bar and Grill were all helpful in bringing the CFL Hall of Famer to town. “Matt had met local football coaches Dean Wyatt and Pat Pidsosny at camps on the mainland. Pat has also been instrumental in helping this event to happen, and Dean Wyatt has been a fantastic resource who is taking good care of Matt and his wife Kathy,” Street said. With his football career, books and role as football analyst for TSN, Dunigan is “certainly one of the more well-known celebrities we’ve had at the banquet, and probably the most famous,” Street said. “An important note on all of this – we are going to meet one of the more downto-earth professional athletes you could ever meet, and one with character too. June 4 to 6 should be a good time for all – or as Matt would say – ‘Y’all.’” sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Towhees 11th at B.C. rugby Mac Bros hoops Earle Couper Record Staff
The G.P. Vanier Towhees finished strongly at the B.C. Secondary Schools’ Rugby Union AAA boys provincial championships, crushing the Cowichan Thunderbirds 76-15 to earn 11th place at the 16-team tourney. The tourney wrapped up Saturday, June 2 in Abbotsford, with Connor Willis of Vanier earning a spot on the Commissioner’s XV. Vanier
went into the championships seeded 10th while Cowichan was 12th. T h e To w h e e s ’ WILLIS one-game output of 76 points on Saturday was exceeded only by #4 St. George’s Saints in their 82-5 Day One dismissal of #13 Semiahmoo Totems.
St. George’s defeated #7 St. Michael’s University School (SMUS) Blue Jags 22-5 to win bronze. Shawnigan Lake Stags, ranked #1 all year, lived up to their advance billing by knocking off #3 Carson Graham Eagles 22-5 to win the gold. The B.C.’s opened May 26 at various locations, with Vanier falling 24-19 to SMUS in overtime in their opener. The venue switched to Abbotsford for
the remainder of the tourney. On Day Two (May 30) the Towhees had no trouble with #15 Claremont Spartans, rolling to a 47-0 win. That put them up against #6 Robert Bateman Timberwolves on Day Three (May 31), where the Courtenay lads dropped a 27-8 decision. A win in that game would have advanced Vanier to the game for 9th/10th sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
THE BRICK HOUSE Betties hosted the Terminal City Roller Girls Riot Girls on Sunday, and part of the fun was a junior roller derby tilt with pick-up teams made up of kids from Port Alberni, Nanaimo, Powell River and the PHOTO BY KEVIN MCKINNON Comox Valley.
camp returning
Comox Valley cagers will have the opportunity to dribble, drive and shoot their way to hoop dreams with the return of the Mac Bros Basketball Camp on July 23-27. Now in its sixth summer, Mac Bros Basketball Camp co-coaches Scotty and Ryan MacKinnon feel that this summer is going to be their best ever. “Scotty and I felt like the talent and energy levels were at an all time high last summer and we are extremely excited to be able to work with all the ballers in the Valley again,” commented Ryan, who just finished a very successful season with the University of Victoria Vikes where he led Canada in three-pointers made and was named a Canada West 1st Team All Star, 2nd team All Canadian and Basketball BC’s Male University Athlete of the Year. Scotty, having had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the top coaching talents in Canada and Asia this past year, feels likewise. “I think that Ryan and I have progressed a ton as coaches and basketball minds the last couple of years and hope to continue to do so. “I am excited to bring some fresh, new ideas to our camp this year and am quite confident this will be the best ever. It is definitely the most enjoyable week of my year.” Returning coach Ross “Rusty” MacKinnon made sure not to forget the camp’s ultimate goal.
“Our philosophy is that the campers and coaches have to be having fun! This is a huge priority of ours! I am expecting a ton of laughs, hard work, Bieber tunes and ear-to-ear smiles.” Each camper receives a camp jersey, highlight DVD, Mac-Bros sticker and the opportunity to win countless prizes. The camp will be held July 23-27 with the 6-9 year olds going from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Aspen Elementary, 10-13 year olds from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and the 14-17 year olds from 3:30 to 6 p.m. both at Mark Isfeld Secondary. You can register by contacting Mac Bros Basketball Camps at 250-339-0661 or 250-886-3832; e-mailing scottmac32@hotmail.com or visiting their website at www.macbrosbball.com. Mac Bros Basketball Camps thanks their sponsors Thrifty Foods, Odlum Brown, Happy’s Source for Sports, BodyNetix, Coastal Community Credit Union, Insurance Centres of Vancouver Island, Titanium CrossFit, Comox Valley Youth Basketball Association, Comox Valley Floor Centre and the University of Victoria Vikes Athletics for their generosity and continued support over the years. Mac Bros Basketball Camp congratulates longtime participant and coach, Highland Secondary’s own Noah Lewis, on committing to play at Mount Royal University next year in Calgary. – Mac Bros Basketball Camps
Brouwer looking forward to CIS play with Heat KELOWNA – Looking to increase depth and flexibility in his roster, UBC Okanagan men’s volleyball head coach Greg Poitras has brought in one-time rival Rylan Brouwer, a 6’3” left side to play for the Heat. A volleyball player transferring from Vancouver Island University to UBC’s Okanagan campus two or three years ago would have sent waves across the Canadian college volleyball scene as the Heat and Mariners routinely battled for provincial volleyball supremacy. But with UBC Okanagan’s jump to the CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) this transfer is the natural progression for an elite college player looking to move on the next challenge, a press release from UBC Okanagan noted.
Brouwer played for the VIU Mariners the past two seasons, helping his team to a PACWEST silver medal this past February and earning rookie of the year in his freshman campaign. “He was very deserving of his BCCAA Rookie of the Year award, and he has been an exciting player to watch for the last two years,” comments Poitras, noting that when the Heat and the Mariners matched up with each other in the BCCAA Brouwer proved “to be quite the handful.” Mariner coach Abe Avender is excited for Brouwer’s opportunity to jump to the CIS and indicates that his two years at VIU have prepped him for the Heat. “Rylan’s strong determination on and off the court will serve him well in the CIS. He has always
FORMER VANIER TOWHEE standout Rylan Brouwer has left the VIU Mariners to join the UBC Okanagan Heat.
expressed a goal to get to play at the CIS level and we are pleased to see he has made his dream a reality with the Heat.” “Rylan is a very driven and committed athlete which is what we look for when recruiting for the Heat team,” adds Poitras. “Last season one of the gaps in our roster was depth on the left wing; Rylan will immediately improve that depth with the two years of post-secondary he has under his belt.” A chance at the CIS is not the only factor in Brouwer choosing to come to the Heat. An honour roll student at G.P Vanier Secondary in Courtenay, Brouwer has an educational passion for the study of human movement and will transfer into the Human Kinetics program
at UBC. “I am very excited to attend UBC Okanagan and to be a part of the men’s volleyball program,” states Brouwer. “I value the quality and completeness as well as the good reputation of the Human Kinetics program. Also, on the volleyball side of it, it will be a pleasure to play at the next level alongside great athletes and have the support of a great coaching staff.” Avender adds that Brouwer is a great player to coach and he “was one of our most committed athletes and loves to play the game. Rylan was always willing to take criticism to improve his play and was an excellent athlete to coach.” – UBC Okanagan Heat volleyball
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2$ for
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First of the Season
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West Coast Elite team wins Challenge Cup tourney The 2011 West Coast Elite Hockey Team went undefeated through six games to grab the gold medal at the prestigious 20th annual Challenge Cup hockey tournament in Vancouver on the May long weekend. The team featured four Courtenay players – Logan Nijhoff, Jackson Dyke, Gabe Schovanek, and Mattias Smith – along with other talented 10- and 11-year-olds from Port McNeill, Powell River and Campbell River. The round robin play proved to be no match for the West Coast team. Game one on Friday ended in a 9-1 win over the Vancouver Jets. On Saturday the West Coast team came out very strong and physical winning 5-1 against the Ravens and 11-0 against the Riggers from Calgary. They then continued their winning streak by defeating the Northshore Vipers 5-0 on Sunday. After the round robin the West Coast Elite finished with an incredible 30 goals for and only two against. The team advanced to the semifinals first overall. It was very evident that all the hours of practice and training the boys and coaches had put in over the past few months had paid off, a team spokesperson noted. The West Coast Elite finally met their match in the gold medal game when they faced off
IT WAS A golden May long weekend for the 2011 West Coast Elite hockey team in Vancouver. against the Seafair Icebreakers from Richmond. The West Coast started the scoring halfway through the first period. Not to be
denied, the Icebreakers scored two minutes later to tie the game. Both teams came out strong in the second, with the Icebreakers
scoring again with only two minutes left in the period. After an ice clean and some firing up from the coaches, the
West Coast Elite put the pressure on the Icebreakers, scoring nine minutes into the third. Only 20 seconds later the battle-tested Icebreakers scored to regain their lead. Playing with heart and pure determination, the West Coast team battled hard to score with only two minutes left in the game to force overtime. The extra session did not last long as the West Coast Elite team forced a neutral zone turnover leading to the game-winning goal only 37 seconds into OT. “These boys were successful because of their tireless work ethic,” said head coach Greg Fox. “We asked a lot of this team, and they gave everything, I am very proud of
Chimos shine at B.C. meet A talented group of 11 Chimo gymnasts competed in the 2012 Provincial Championships. The top gymnasts from around BC gathered in North Vancouver from April 13-15 to test their skills. Tyro P2 Sophia Mossie began the weekend with a fantastic eighth place overall thanks to her fifth place on the floor and in the same category Maiah Tanner finished in 42nd overall. Novice P2 Josee Jalbert’s 10th place beam finish netted her 25th overall and Isabella
ENJOYING SUCCESS AT the Provincial Championships were (left to right) Toni Smith, Caitlin Tatham and Katie Symonds. Pelletier was 36th overall. Lauren Carr was on the podium with first place on vault,
second on floor and fifth on uneven bars for a thrilling second place overall.
Caitlyn Tatham, Open P2 competitor, finished 26th after scoring a respectable 13th on vault. Toni Smith finished 15th in the same category with her 10th place on bars. Novice P3 gymnasts Ally Olson and Sawyer Sturam were 12th and 24rd respectively and Open P3’s Kaitlin Hillard finished in 18th place. Katie Symonds reached the podium in three of her four events with first on floor, and third on vault and beam to finish fourth overall.
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Crib silver Fred Maniak finished second at the Royal Canadian Legion crib championships, held April 27-30 in Innisfail, Alta. Representing the Comox Legion as the B.C. men’s singles champion, Maniak improved on his thirdplace finish at last year’s national championships. Blind luck Friday Night Steak Shoot darts are underway at the Comox Legion. Register up till 7:25 p.m. with toe line 7:30 p.m. The format is blind draw doubles. Cost is $3 per player. For more information call 250339-9592 or click willington@shaw.ca.
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UNITY COMOX VALLEY reaches out to the community by supporting local organizations. Here, Judi Murakami presents Bev Howden with a donation for the Refugee Fund.
SHEILA STURGEON OF the Comox Valley Celtic Club presents a cheque to MWO Rachel Lafitte and WO Hugh Park of 1726 Canadian Scottish Regiment (Comox) Army Cadet Corps. to assist the cadets with their Pipes and Drums program.
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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Br. #160 Ladies Auxiliary Monday night bingos help support the Adaptive Snow Sports’ Soldiering On program. Left to right: instructor Bob Hodgdon, L.A. 1st vice Eileen Paulin, VISAS president Brian Culley, Branch president John Paulin, Branch treasurer Ernie Mills, Australian Wing Commander Page and in the sit-ski is L.A. president Fern Barber.
LOCAL REMAX REALTOR Ryan Williams and a client of his recently donated $600 to the Therapeutic Riding Society. The client recently sold his condo and is a huge supporter of the TRS and suggested that he would match whatever amount Ryan donated.
FLORENCE CHAPTER PRESENTS a $1,550 cheque to the Freemasons Cancer Car Program. Making the presentation is Worthy Matron Lyn Sontag and Associate Matron Mary Ann Sohm. The cheque is being presented to Mark Donaldson, District Deputy Grand Master District #22 of the Freemasons of British Columbia and Yukon.
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Words cannot express our gratitude for all the love shown to us in the loss of our dear husband, father, grandfather and friend, STAN McKAY. To Rob and April and all the others in CCU at Royal Jubilee (Victoria) – your humor and smiles made our stay with you so much better. To Dr. McLaughlin for your loving care, especially in his last days. Max and Carrie, on the 3rd oor of St Joseph’s Hospital – you were amazing to us. Thank you for all the caring folks who took care of him along this journey. Thank you to all the loving support from our relatives, friends & co-workers – it means so much to us all. To Reverend Brandon for his comforting words and humor in the Celebration of Life. The solo by Lynda Clarke (Stan`s niece), accompanied by Karin Clark, was beautiful. The tea served by the Old Faithfuls was dearly appreciated. Again, thank you kindly for your support, from Carol, Karen & Kevin, Audrey & Bruce, Gizi, Joan & Charlie, Brian and Stan`s grandchildren.
COMING EVENTS
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ST. JOSEPH’S GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION To be held in Conference Room A St. Joseph’s General Hospital 2137 Comox Avenue, Comox BC MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2012 AT 12:00 pm
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NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and other having claims against the Estate of Mary Jean Dick Campbell Thomas, also known as, Jean Thomas, Deceased, who died on the 15th day of September, 2011, are hereby required to send them to the Executor, Ralph Kenneth Stevenson, at #112-7088 West Saanich Road, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, V8M 1P9, before the 27th day of June, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he has notice. NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Helen Fandrick, deceased, formerly of The Views, St. Joseph’s Hospital, 2137 Comox Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 1P2, are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executrix c/o Holland Cameron, Barristers & Solicitors, 1779 Comox Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 3L9, before the 11th day of July, 2012 after which date the Estate assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims of which it has notice. Gail Lorraine HadďŹ eld Executrix c/o Holland Cameron Solicitors for the Estate 1779 Comox Avenue Comox, B.C. V9M 3L9
NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Wilhelmina De Haas also known as Wilhelmina DeHaas also known as Wilhelmina Dehaas, Deceased, formerly of Glacier View Lodge, 2450 Back Road, Courtenay, B.C., V9N 9G8 are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executrix c/o Holland Cameron, Barristers & Solicitors, 1779 Comox Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 3L9, before the 6th day of July, 2012 after which date the Estate assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims of which it has notice. Anna Flynn Executrix c/o Holland Cameron Solicitors for the Estate 1779 Comox Avenue Comox, B.C. V9M 3L9
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George Thomas High Born April 11, 1940 – May 23, 2012 George passed away following a brief illness with family at his side on May 23 at Royal Columbia Hospital. He is predeceased by his wife Pat High and parents Bill and Mary High of Cumberland. He is survived by children Shauneen High and Jason High (Judy) of Vancouver and two cherished grandsons Evan and Ian. George started his career with Metropolitan Ambulance in the 60’s and later with BC Ambulance Service. George was a graduate of the first Advanced Life Support training class in BC which was ran at RCH by the emergency physicians and staff. Friends, family and colleagues will mourn his passing. A memorial service will be held at Queen’s Avenue United Church, 529-6th Avenue, New Westminster, BC on Wednesday June 6th at 1:30pm.
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William Edward (Bill) Bradshaw Dec. 27, 1931 – May 23, 2012
Passed away gently in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Comox, after many years working in law enforcement, R.C.M.P., Military Police and as Courtenay’s First Sheriff.He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Married in 1955 in Portage la Prairie, MB to Bridget Hebert and they we were privileged to have two children. Predeceased by his parents, brother and many beloved in-laws. Survived by loving wife; Bridget, daughter; Barbara (Paul), son; John (Cindy), grandchildren; Steven and Kirsten; sisters-in-law, brother-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Resurrection was concelebrated on May 28 by Father Marek Paczka and Father Joe Killoran.
Shirley Bethea Madeiros passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 30th at the age of 78. She was born to Bessie and William Robb in Toronto, Ontario where she spent her childhood. In 1953 Shirley met the love of her life, Harold, and they married a year later. They spent the next 15 years in Toronto raising their 3 children, Heather, Jim and Wendy. In 1968, Harold and Shirley with their young family, returned to Harold’s birthplace, Bermuda. In 1992 they returned to Canada and settled in the Comox Valley to be close to their children and grandchildren. The greatest joy in Shirley’s life was spending time with her family. She looked forword to Sunday dinners and game nights. Predeceased by her parents, brother William, and loving husband Harold. Survived by her children, Heather (John), Jim (Denise), Wendy (Bill), and her six grandchildren, Laura, Shawn, Shannon, Jenne, Courtenay, and Nick. A gathering of family and friends in celebration of her life will be held on Sunday June 10th, 2012 from 2pm – 5pm at Shirley and Harold’s home, 557 Haida Street, Comox. Please join us to share some stories and a toast to our loving mother and grandmother, Shirley. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the Salvation Army or the C.V. Food Bank. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Potter-Cogan and all the staff of St. Joseph’s hospital.
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Edith Gertrude Boyko
Oct. 22, 1914 ~ May 18, 2012 Edith the beloved wife of John passed peacefully at the C.V. Seniors Village in the early morning of May 18th. She was 97 ½ years. Born in Cumberland in 1914 to Abraham and Gertrude Taylor and later a sister to Muriel, Edith and family later moved to 5th St. in Courtenay where she lived a happy and care-free childhood. One day during WWII a handsome and charming young soldier named John Boyko engaged her in conversation and in June 1947 they were married. Edith and John lived on Cumberland Rd. all their married life. Edith was a bubbly, happy person. She loved to sing and recite Bible scripture and everyone knew her laugh. Her love for the Lord Jesus was evident by her love for everyone and telling them she prayed for them. Predeceased by her parents, her husband John in 1989 and her sister Muriel in 2002. Edith is the last surviving member of her immediate family in Canada. She is survived by John’s family and her large Christian family who she loved dearly. A celebration of Mrs. Boyko’s life will take place on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 12:00 PM at the Northgate Foursquare Church, 1640 Burgess Rd, in Courtenay.
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Little girls are so much fun we thought we’d have another one! Tom, Mindy and big sister Teagan Harper are very excited to announce the birth of their new baby girl born at 12:46pm, Wednesday May 23rd at St.Joseph’s Hospital 20 in. long & weighing in at 8lb. 12oz. They would like to thank midwives Katie and Emma, as well as the hospitals’ lovely nursing staff.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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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.
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VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.
Spacious Oceanview Condo This private sale features: Large kitchen, 3 good size bedrooms, 2-4pc baths, Large living room & fp, 2 balconies & sunroom, 5 appl & storage. Only $219,500. Call 250-914-0936
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FIVE OAKS VILLA
Main level features 2 bdrms, 5 appls, and assigned parking, in secured entry; located near College, shopping and amenities. N/S & N/P; avail June 1; $775/month
WILLOWWOOD
Patio home; 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 4 appls and patio area. Ideally located near schools, parks & shopping; avail July.1; N/S; pets not permitted; $750/month
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
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
GLENSHIRE 1800 Comox Ave.
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.
ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious suite. Excellent location in the heart of Comox. Well maintained and well managed mature adult building. Security entry and elevator. Recently renovated. Very attractive. Also One Bedroom & Den. Call Greg @ 250-3391222.
GREENBRIER 750 Eight Street
POPLAR PLACE
Bright 2 bdrm condo ideally located near College, Aquatic Centre & shopping; features 5 appl, open layout & separate laundry room; avail June 1; $775/month
HOMES
CUMBERLAND HOME
Two storey home in downtown Cumberland with unique layout, with many ways to furnish, & option of having up to 4 bedrooms; features 5 appliances, large deck, alley access, & parking in yard; N/S; N/P; $1100/month; avail July 1
ROYSTON WATERFRONT HOME
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
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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PINE PLACE
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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TWO BEDROOM bright, spacious suite in a modern building just three blocks from downtown. Large kitchen with full sized appliances. In suite storage and laundry. Ensuite. Well maintained, quiet mature adult building. Security entry. Also One Bedroom. 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 suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/dryer. New appliances. Within walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and well managed building with quiet, mature neighbours. Resident social room. Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. Security entry. No pets. Also One Bedroom. Call John @ 250-7032264.
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 from 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.
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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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.
HOMES FOR RENT
250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals 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.
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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.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO
BRAND NEW 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home in Puntledge area, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $1,200/mth UNION BAY COTTAGE Bachelor style, 1 bath, fridge & hot plate, hydro incl, suits single occupant, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 $490/mth FARQUHARSON FARM AREA 4 bdrm & den home, 2 1/2 bath, 6 appls, fam. rm., gas F/P, double garage, large deck, glacier views, N/S, No pets. Avail. July 1 $1,400/mth PUNTLEDGE PARK like new 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, no pets. Avail. July 1 $1,200/mth. COZY RURAL HOME 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, woodstove, N/S, pets neg. w/ref. Available. July 1 $1,000/mth SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME 4 bdrm & den, 3 bath, 6 appls, fam rm, gas F/P, double garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug. 1 - $1,300/mth 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.
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. $700. Call (250)218-2796. CUMBERLAND, CLEAN, spacious 2 bdrm Apt., avail June. 1st. Central location above Medical Clinic. $1050 mo + utils. W/D, F/S, D/W, storage room, N/P. 1st & last months rent with $500 dam dep. Call 250-336-2208 or please email: sereda57@shaw.ca Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. Apartments•Condos•Suites 303C 698 Aspen 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. $850/ mth Avail. Immed. 1130B 2nd Ave 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls., $775/mth Avail. June 1st 13 - 199 31st Street 2 bed plus den, 2 bath, 6 appls., N/P, N/S, $1300/mth Avail. June 1st 322-130 Centennial 2 bed, 1 bath, 5 appls., N/S, N/P, $850/mth. Avail. July 1st 210 - 2100 Guthrie 2 Bed, 2 bath, 5 appls., N/S, N/P, $850/mth Avail. July 1st
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. FANNY BAY - 2 storey, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, private, large yard, $850/month, avail now. (250) 207-0415 between 8am -7pm. *FURNISHED GUESTHOUSE www.onbrooksplace.info See Heart & Haven. 250-871-4255 Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. Houses & Suites 1226 Mason Ave 3 bed, 3 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls., D/garage, $1500/mth Avail. July 1 RURAL COMOX, close in, cozy 2 bdrm, reno’d. 5 new appl. NP/NS. Immed. $900. Refs (250)339-7784/ 702-2772
OFFICE/RETAIL 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).
TOWNHOUSES 2-BDRM TOWNHOUSE- 3030 Kilpatrick. 6 appls, gas fireplace, close to all amenities. Avail July 1. $1000./mo. Refs. (250)338-2238.
TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units incl. 1bdrm & den, 1 1/2 bath 2bdrm, 2 bath units, 6 appls, custom finishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. Rents from $900/mth. BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls., coin laundry, balcony, N/S, cat ok. Avail. June 1, $725/mth STONECROFT VILLAGE steps to downtown from this 2 bdrm & hobby rm, 2 bath condo, 5 appls, gas F/P, balcony, underground pkg, storage & bike rm, N/S, No pets. Adult oriented. Avail. Immed - $1,150/mth BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 4 appls, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 $750/mth FIVE OAKS VILLA 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, recently renovated, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 - $800/mth SOUTHVIEW MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water incl, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $600/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 3 bdrm, 1 1/2bath, 3 appls, balcony, storage, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail Immed. $850/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. July 1 - $800/mth WALK TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. June 1 $775/mth ASPEN COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg.,N/S No pets. Avail July 1 $800/mth. MANOR PARK 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 5 appls, patio, F/P, insuite storage, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. July 1 - $1,050/mth STONECROFT VILLAGE 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo with in walking distance of all amenities, 5 appls, gas F/P, 2 covered balconies, underground pkg, storage & bike rm, adult oriented, N/S, No pets. avail. June 1 $1,100/mth BRAND NEW! Lovely, modern units in new 4-plex close to downtown Ctny, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 6 stainless steel appls, elect. F/P, upper units have balcony, pkg, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. June 1 $850 & $900/mth CRYSTAL SHORES 2 bdrm & den patio home, 2 bath, 5 appls., elect. F/P, garage, 55 yrs +, N/S, No pets. Avail. July 1- $1,400/mth WALK TO DOWNTOWN CTNY newer 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls., elect. F/P, balcony, pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. July 1 - $900/mth DOWNTOWN ABOVE COMMERCIAL 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls., gourmet kitchen, concrete flrs, N/S, No pets. Avail. July 15 $1,200/mth PUNTLEDGE DUPLEX 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, family rm, fenced yrd w/shed, N/S, No pets. Avail. July 1 $975/mth ARGO COURT 1 bdrm, 1 bath apt, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl., N/S, cat neg. w/ref. Avail. July 1 - $625/mth Call Res. Mgr. 334-8602 MANOR PARK 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 5 appls, F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug. 1 - $950/mth
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ROOM-FOR-RENT Courtenay. N/S, N/P, own bath/rm, private entrance. 338-8138.
COURTENAY, 1 bdrm furnished suite with separate ground level entrance. Hydro, wifi, phone & cable incl’d. N/S. N/P. $750 mo. 250-338-7937.
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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.
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700 SF 1 Bdrm ste - Cumberland. Frge, stve, d/w, w/d incl. $750 + Hydro. 250-702-7964
Earn spending cash, have fun and meet new people. 16’ CANOE- made by Frontiersman, good condition, no oars. $475. (250)287-4820.
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WATERFRONT suite 1bdrm. N/S, utils, laundry, cable internet incld, $685. 250-335-1566.
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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.
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12’ Lund aluminum boat with trailer and 4.5 Mercury engine, has 2 new boat seats, low time, $1600 obo Call 250-897-3143 weekends 778-420-1102
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1969 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle, good running condition, auto, AM/FM/CD player, 95% body restored, red. $9800. Will trade for a camper van of equal value. (250)287-4820. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
FOR SALE 370 SeaRay Sedan Bridge moorage at Comox Bay Marina. $89000.00 250-338-7730 email rfd2@shaw.ca 24’ GRADYWHITE Weekender. Radar radio sounder. New top. Caravan trailer w/ a knuckle tongue. Will take a smaller boat(18’) in trade. $25,000. 250-203-4444.
BLUE JAY APARTMENTS
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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.
250-334-3078
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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 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
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123 Back Road, Courtenay
146 Back Road, Courtenay
Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas fireplaces - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, wellmaintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.
FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, wall-to-wall carpets, blinds. Children welcome. Quiet, wellmaintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location. Walking distance to Superstore and North Island College.
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PACIFIC COURT
2008 PONTIAC TORRENT AWD 80,000 km, Silver, 4 doors, fully loaded, automatic, tow package. $15,900. Call Ryan, 250-702-6250.
Rare 37’ Bertram Cruiser. $79,900, will consider trades. Survey, pictures,contact information go to: www.bertram37.info 250-758-7105
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BIGFOOT COLUMBIA River Camper. 9.5’ ft long box camper. Mint Condition, as brand new. Used only 4 times. $7500. Call 250-334-1611.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.
TRUCKS & VANS 1987 TOYOTA Motor Home 4 cylinders, 160 km, auto drive. Excellent condition. $5,850 250-338-2893. Let it ring a lot, no answer machine.
Sunstar 28’ 1980. Surveyed 2011-Good rating. Propane stove/heater. GPS, dinghy, auto steer, depth sounder, VHF, 2 main, 2 genoa spinnaker. $16000. 339-6852
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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.
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IN THE GARDEN
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Gardener’s task complicated by presence of critters Came home the other day from the school gardens to find a Great Blue Heron perched resplendently on our tool shed roof. Best place in the garden if you are interested in fishing for any of our three good-sized goldfish. But caught in the act of lusting for a fish dinner of our Larry, Curly and Moe, the heron flew off. A quick inspection revealed he may have feasted on Moe before we interrupted his full buffet. Not sure as the goldfish have been very skittish ever since. Have managed to spot Larry and Curly amongst the lily pots and iris roots but there is no sign of Moe yet. There have been other critters wandering through the garden. John spotted some tracks in his freshly laid top-dressing one morning. They went up along one of his newly edged garden beds and down the other. He thought it was one of the neighbour’s cats but I pointed to its telltale fingerprints – raccoon. Following the prints, it looked like the coon took a meander all along each of the garden beds checking out what might be suitable for him, or her, to nibble on. I think this nocturnal visitor is part of the raccoon family that likes to feast on our plums and grapes every year. It was like-
MOE THE GOLDFISH may have been on the menu for this Great Blue Heron when he visited the Duchess’ garden. PHOTO BY LESLIE COX
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ly making its primary forage through the garden to check that our old plum tree was still standing and the grapes were starting to break bud. Whatever this visitor’s meandering purpose was in our garden, it sure had John muttering under his breath as he erased the evidence with a rake. Boy, a good thing Molly manages to keep her “Size 38s”, as John calls her big feet, out of his garden beds. Well, mostly anyways. When you are blind, it is sometimes hard to stay on the paths ... especially when they are all curved as ours are. But Molly does very well in staying out of the flower beds. John was all for banning Molly from the garden when we got her at three months old. I overruled him, insisting that this was her yard too. She could be taught to respect boundaries. At first, I had her follow me, on lead, up and down all of the paths repeatedly a couple of times, or more, every day. Then I took her off lead and had her follow me as I walked about the garden. Every time she stepped off the path, she got a sharp “No” and pulled back
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LESLIE COX into line behind me. The time spent doing this with Molly when she was a puppy has been well worth it. Back then, we had no idea she would be fully blind by the age of two. And now that she is, she knows when she is veering off the path and into the garden bed. The difference in texture warns her and she always corrects herself immediately without any prompting from me. In fact, Molly does so well in the garden that she makes her way from the front to the back and vice versa as I move around the garden. And keeps her Size 38s out of the beds. On another note, but still on garden critters, who knew that May 29 was proclaimed “Day of the Honey Bee” by our CV Regional District? In fact, we joined many communities across Canada and worldwide in celebrating the honey bee on this day.
It was also a day designated to explore the plight of this hardworking garden creature. Attempts are ongoing to discover why honey bees are dying in huge numbers with some emerging scientific studies pinpointing definite culprits ... systemic pesticides being one. I have mentioned the plight of the honey bees before but we really do need to pay attention to what is happening to them. Especially if Albert Einstein’s theory is correct. It was his belief that mankind would cease to exist if all bees were lost. Stands to reason since they pollinate so many of our food crops for us. As for those big garden critters...the deer...
and in response to the many queries I have received – fence them out. It is the only way you can win the battle with them. I know many nurseries and gardening periodicals put out lists of deer resistant plants. But truthfully, in the words of a dear friend, Harry Wright: “They will eat a rock.” Nothing is sacred to a deer in your garden, especially not your mostprized plant. Have a gardening question, e-mail me at duchessofdirt@telus. net or phone 250-3378051. Happy gardening! Leslie Cox co-owns Growing Concern Cottage Garden in Black Creek. Her column appears every second Wednesday.
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Garden tour set to go The annual Gardens in Bloom garden tour, presented by the Comox Valley Horticultural Society, is presenting 10 more gorgeous gardens in its fifth year. This year’s gracious garden hosts join the 40 previous who have enabled the CVHS to provide nearly $10,000 in support of seven garden initiatives in the Comox Valley during the past four years while providing enjoyment and inspiration for garden enthusiasts. The tour is June 23-24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Glacier View Lodge, who have been a recipient of funds for the past three years, is also being developed and maintained by a dedicated crew of CVHS members. The gardens are really starting to look lovely, especially in the spring when hundreds of bulbs adorn this woodland garden.
The Beachcombers Community School, Cumberland Lodge, The Views at St. Joseph’s and Stepping Stones recovery shelter also shared in the funds raised last year. Tickets are $15 and available in Courtenay at Art Knapp Plant-
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Gardening is a wonderful pastime and for many people it is their ‘stress free’ time away from a very hectic world. Just entering a garden, one begins to relax. Gardens are cooler, greener and smellier (real smells, not the ‘plug-in’ kind!) than the other environments we experience throughout the day. While most paths are difficult or impossible for a wheelchair to maneuver on, there are ways to create paths where wheels roll freely. This type of path can be made using conventional pavers or by installing a ‘stabilized’ gravel surface where panels of cells hold the gravel in place. The choice between these depends upon the look and feel you prefer, both are very attractive. Another factor to consider is drainage and surface maintenance. While feeling solid and actually allowing wheels to roll, a stabilized gravel surface is porous and will drain freely. When using the stabilizing grids for gravel, you use considerably less gravel and
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with the right insurance coverage. Life insurance could provide tax-free funds at a critical time to pay your mortgage or other household debts or as a source of investment income to replace the income from a family member or an irreplaceable other. • Term life insurance can be a good starter option for younger couples, but gets more expensive over time and does not allow you to renew after age 75 or 80.
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• Long-term care insurance pays the costs of medical and home care including respite care that allows a caregiver to take a break. It protects your family’s existing financial assets and helps ensure a surviving spouse or children will receive an undepleted estate. Today’s families and extended families come in many shapes and sizes and each member plays many important roles with a high emotional and life value that can and should be protected by insurance. Your professional adviser can help you make the right insurance choices for your family. J. Kevin Dobbelsteyn is a certified financial planner with Investors Group Financial Services Inc. His column appears every Wednesday.
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JUNE Sat 30 Summer Season - start JULY Sat 7 Beaufort Gang Train Robbery Sat/Sun 14 & 15 10th Annual Antique Tractor & Engine Show Sat 21 Teddy Bear Picnc AUGUST Fri 3 Summer Night (Centennial) Waterfront Run (evening) Mon 6 Old-Fashioned Picnic (10 am only) Wed 8 Extra Special Summer Run (10 am only) Fri 10 Thunder in the Valley Waterfront Run (evening) Sat 11 Beaufort Gang Train Robbery Sat 18 Starlight Express (evening run) Sat 25 Beaufort Gang Train Robbery Reservations always Recommended For more info check out www.alberniheritage.com e-mail: info@alberniheritage.com
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fet luncheon noon, meeting 1 p.m. Guest speaker from Access B.C. on seniors’ driving licences. Reservations required. FMI: 250-339-4229.
Thursday. June 14 C.V. METAPHYSICAL Group meets, Lions Den, 1729 Comox Ave. (back door), 7–9 p.m. Sangita Ranelle Devon presents The Work of Drunvalo Melchizedek who teaches Mer-Ka-Ba & the Illuminated Heart. All welcome. By donation. FMI: Anjali 250-338-1690.
Friday, June 15
COMOX Archives & Museum Society presents A Cause for Celebration – A Diamond Jubilee of Tea & Sweets, 1725 Comox Ave., 1–4 p.m. All invited; in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s 60-year reign. FMI: comoxmuseum@ shaw.ca.
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.
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Sunday, June 17
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 ta.m. Carpool. FMI: Gina 250-890-9336, Bev 250-8712027, Kate 250-338-9310, www.cvnewcomers.net.
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. CUMBERLAND Chamber of Commerce sponsors Cumberland Bike Fest, celebrating Car-Free Sunday in the Comox Valley. FMI: www.cumberlandbc.org.
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Hospice helped? Sweet! The Comox Valley Hospice Society has been providing compassionate care to those who are palliative and bereaved in our valley for almost 30 years. We are so fortunate to have had the generous support of individuals and businesses in the community. This support is essential to making these services possible. This year, Hot Chocolates has partnered with the Comox Valley Hospice Society to produce wonderful chocolate bars as a way for everyone to be able to join in helping make hospice services available to all who need them — both today and in to the future. Although most of us prefer to avoid thinking about grief and loss, this is a part of life that at some point, touches each and every one of us. If you’d like to lend a hand to this effort, boxes of 24 bars are available from the Comox Valley Hospice Society office by calling 250-339-5533. They make a great customer appreciation
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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.
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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.
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.
Monday, June 11 COMOX Seniors Association presents Eric Lam available for Argentine Tango semi/ private lessons or small group class, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3–6:10 p.m. 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., buf-
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. C.V. OSTOMY Support Group meeting, C.V. Community Health Centre, Cedar Room, 961 England Ave., Courtenay, 7 p.m. Ostomates & spouse/ support person welcome. FMI: Betty 250-871-4778, Ken 250339-3791.
Tuesday, June 19
Wednesday, June 20 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. COMOX Glacier Wanderers Volkswalk Club’s annual 5/10 km Air Force Beach walk & wiener roast/picnic. Start at picnic shelter: sign-in 4 p.m., walk 4:30, wiener roast/picnic to follow. FMI on wiener roast/picnic: Marie-Ann 250339-1768; FMI on walk: Crystal 250-898-8612, Kathleen 250-897-1360.
Thursday, June 21 CUMBERLAND Museum & Archives sponsors Miners’ Memorial Day Weekend, though June 23. Film night, Songs of the Workers event, walking tours, speakers & more. FMI: www.cumberlandbc.org.
Friday, June 22 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Two Pub walk; meet at Home Depot recycle area, 8:50 a.m. Carpool. FMI: Kari 250339-5851, Sue 250-898-8333, Kate 250-941-3831, www. cvnewcomers.net.
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Statistics indicate active summer sales season
Multiple Listing Service sales summary data released by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board shows housing sales activity recorded little change last month as compared to a year ago. Across VIREB’s coverage area in May average sales prices edged downward four per cent since May, 2011. The average sales price for a single family home sold in May was $343,662. Last May it was $356,450. The number of unit sales on a year-toyear basis increased just one per cent. Last May, 414 single family homes were sold. This May was 418.
There was also a modest increase (nearly seven per cent) in the number of homes listed last month. “There is certainly continuity in the number of units sold and in the prices received right across the region,” said VIREB president Guy Bezeau. “There is also sign the lower end of the market has become more active, which when coupled with phenomenal interest rates and government incentives suggests an increased interest in home ownership from first-time buyers.” As of the end of May, there were 3,328 single family homes avail-
able, up from the 3,116 homes in the system at the end of May, 2011. Last month, there were 1,021 homes listed on the MLS system, up 12 per cent from the 908 homes listed last May, indicating sellers are anticipating an active sales season during the summer months. “When you look at the housing inventory you can see that there is quite literally something for everyone,” Bezeau said. “There has been gradual growth in sales activity in the first five months of this year and every indication suggests that this gentle increase in activity will continue
UNIT SALES AND sale prices over the last year in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board coverage area. GRAPHIC SUPPLIED as the year progresses. Last month also shows how dramatically a small number of sales can skew the statistics, especially in the smaller markets. “The Port Alberni/ West Coast zone reported a 35 per cent jump in sales last month, but that only involved seven additional houses. Always check with your local realtor to receive an accurate picture of your immediate market.” Comparing May 2012 to May 2011, the average sale prices across VIREB’s six
zones saw: Campbell River increase six per cent to $306,908, the Comox Valley dipped one per cent to $361,537, Nanaimo was down eight per cent to $349,554 from the May 2011 price of $379,410, Parksville/Qualicum was down one per cent to $414,944, Port Alberni/West Coast dropped 13 per cent to $202,256 and the Cowichan Valley increased eight per cent to $358,475. Contact a realtor for interpretation of trends or an examination of factors that could be affecting your area.
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Business Network hosts year-ender The Comox Valley Women’s Business Network hosts a Glitz and Glamour event June 14 at 5:30 p.m. to wind up their year for the summer. With the assistance of Courtenay firefighters, members and guests will be treated to a networking event at Longland’s Golf Course that will include a dinner/casino event. A donation will be made to the firefighters. A limited number of tickets are available at Hot Chocolates, Engrave It, Sparkling Graphics, ABC Printing, The Mortgage Centre and Carmie’s Café until Monday. Cost is $25 for members and $40 for non-members. For more information visit www.cvwbn.org. The Comox Valley Women’s Business Network has been operat-
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On balance, new holiday fine The B.C. Conservatives can officially change their name to the B.C. Scrooge Party, if they want to. Yes, these political Grinches don’t want you to have a new statutory holiday in February because it allegedly hurts the economy. Our intrepid independent MLAs stood up proudly in the legislature and voted boldly against the B.C. Liberals’ plan (supported by the NDP) to implement Family Day on the second Monday of February, beginning next year on Feb. 11. A gaggle of independent MLAs, led by B.C. Conservative Party member John Van Dongen and party leader John Cummins, said an extra holiday in the long, dark stretch between New Year’s and Easter will cost businesses. They claimed the statutory holiday would cost businesses more than $1,100 on average to pay employees to stay home or to pay them overtime to come into work. While we’re sympathetic to the challenges of small businesses in this tough economy, sometimes the greater good takes priority. Plus, these kinds of comparisons are often “six of one, half a dozen of another” situations. Some businesses may incur costs but others will surely benefit from consumers being out and about shaking off the winter doldrums. Ski resorts are already anticipating a bonus day of business. In fact, they requested a change to the actual day so they won’t be overloaded because the original proposal coincided with a popular American holiday. Family Day brings B.C. into line with most other provinces now and it allows Premier Christy Clark to fulfil a promise she made before becoming premier. The Conservative-led independents can grouse all they want about a burdensome new holiday but most British Columbians will be spending the day out and about or with their families come Feb. 11, 2013 and saying thanks. Campbell River Mirror Record Question of the Week This week: Sixty-seven per cent of respondents so far say they are concerned about the health effects of smart meters. The debate rages. Do you have an opinion? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage to share with fellow readers. Not hearing much recently about the BCTF dispute is a good thing because it likely indicates the two sides are negotiating with each other, not the media.
With gasoline prices at an unprecedented high for the Comox Valley, and threatening to rise more, our incomes are being stretched to the max.
Privacy about to be destroyed? Dear editor, With my work of the past 30 plus years taking me all over the world speaking on prophetic and Biblical issues, the place and preservation of Israel, and the impending global domination of Islam, you would think I could be forgiven for not embroiling myself in seemingly irrelevant local issues. Not so. I may be a slow learner in life, but one lesson I did adhere to is the truth of the dictum that “evil triumphs when good men do nothing.” I am referring to the laborious subject of smart meters. Get used to it. It will not stop with this edition of the local paper. In my own Courtenay neighbourhood, BC Hydro has demonstrated how easy it is to ignore its own declared promise online
to knock on doors before installing. In fact the opposite is true — they are told according to this installer expressly not to contact the homeowner! The only people who escaped were the informed and aware souls who rightly padlocked their meters or placed signs by them. Fortunately I “caught redhanded” the contracted worker attempting to replace ours. Nice guy, who protected his own skin by pleading total ignorance re. the subject. “Don’t blame me, guv,” he said, “I’m just following orders.” Well, it appears the same source of those orders has, this past weekend, hired a contracted negotiator (not a Hydro employee) to take on the residents of Hornby Island who are armied together en bloc to oppose the wretched things.
You may think, feel, or ask, “surely this is much ado about nothing.” Well, I wish it was — but God gave me a brain with which to think (sometimes I do!) and my study of the subject tells me that your privacy and mine is about to be destroyed. We’ve lived in a world for years where individual and family privacy and security has been progressively endangered by the powers that be. Well, for those who attended last week’s CVRD meeting, an expert gave us the reasons behind the ‘why’ and the ‘how.’ Your response to this subject will determine the ‘when.’ And — if this doesn’t turn your crank, think of all the footsore BC Hydro employees who will lose their jobs because of this ‘monster.’ Alan Turner,, Courtenay
Smart meters shoved down throats Dear editor, Regarding your article, “Smart Meters come to Comox Valley,” I feel I really must comment. I do not think that Mr. Stanfield has any idea how many of the BC Hydro customers are feeling about these meters and this wonderful Wi-Fi that is beginning to take over our planet. My husband and I live in a condo. The electrical room with 24 meters in it is directly under our living room and bedroom floors. My husband has an electrical problem with his heart--he was all but dead from it three years ago. I have already lost a breast to cancer, as has my next door neighbour. We do not want all of those meters and radiation so close to our living space. Let’s just assume that these meters do cause my husband and I health problems.
Who is going to help us financially, cope, deal with the consequences? Will BC Hydro? Will the provincial government? Many of the people who have refused these meters have had them forced upon them anyway, either by having their signs and locks removed when they aren’t at home to protect the analog meter or by being bullied into allowing the installation to take place, regardless of their wishes. Is it always the homeowner who is being aggressive? Having personally stopped the Corix and Hydro installers, it is a very unpleasant and unnerving experience for the homeowner. You feel very threatened. As far as the higher bills are concerned, first they tried to tell people that we’d had a colder than normal winter or that they’d had more company than usual. Now they are saying that that the bill may cover a longer
period of time. Two, three, even 10 times what your usual bill was? What will be their next excuse? As for privacy, are they now trying to tell us that their own meter readers are crooks and that we have been fools to have trusted them on our properties all of these decades? Do they think we are so stupid that we don’t know that these kinds of devices are very hackable and that the real threat is from a terrorist attack on the grid? Your article was very one-sided. Now you have a little of the other side of the story. Shirley Robinson, Victoria Editor’s note: In fairness to reporter Scott Stanfield, there was another, separate story on our website at the same time that outlined the concerns of smart meters critics.
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A BILL C-38 protester was one of many people at Saturday’s rally outside MP John Duncan’s Courtenay office. PHOTO BY JAMIE BOWMAN
Become hero, Duncan urged Dear editor, Over the past year of this majority Conservative government there has been much cause for concern. From gutting environmental regulations to restricting debate in the House of Commons, this government has changed the way we do things in Canada. But have we also seen a change in what the PM believes to be right and wrong? In spring 2005, Harper threatened to bring down Paul Martin’s government for using the Budget Implementation Act to change laws. “This is an attempt by the government to get unlimited power to impose multi-million-dollar fines on any basis, without any parliamentary approval or discussion, whatsoever. It is completely unacceptable,” Harper stated in the House of Com-
mons. He then went on to clarify: “This is a back-door way ... a dangerous way of proceeding, and it will certainly not have the support of this party.” Fast forward to Bill C38. The Conservatives’ Budget Implementation Act C-38 includes changes to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, the Kyoto Implementation Act and the Fisheries Act, while undermining the Species at Risk Act. This past Saturday, Comox Valley citizens rallied to tell our MP, John Duncan, to earn his honourable title and be our hero — vote against this bill as it stands and shut that back door. Sue Moen, Black Creek Editor’s note: Sue Moen ran in the Vancouver Island North riding for the Green Party in the 2011 federal election.
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Dear editor, Hydro says they need the smart meters to know immediately when a single house is in a power outage, so they will be able to restore their power more quickly. Exactly how much faster will power to the first house be restored with the smart meters? How often do the old meters need to be replaced? How long is a smart meter guaranteed to last? What is the cost of an old meter compared to a smart meter?
What is the cost of maintenance and monitoring of a smart meter to that of an old one? Will the people who steal power by splicing into the hydro line ahead of the old meter, stop and start splicing into the line at or after the smart meter so that they may be caught quicker? Would it not make more sense to put the smart meters at the transformers on the poles and in the boxes on peoples lawns to know when and which hydro grid is without or
using more power? If total usage on all homes in that grid is less than the total usage of the grid, then they would know that a home in that grid is using more power without paying and someone may possibly be doing an illegal act in their home. Having everyone sign a waiver that they must allow this information be forwarded to the RCMP to receive hydro, is not violating anyone’s constitutional rights any more than having smart meters forced
Dear editor, It is the end of an era at the Comox Valley United Soccer Club. After many years of dedicated service, longtime coach Steve Betts and longtime team manager Pam Lariviere, are stepping down. Steve has been coaching for over 10 years, molding and shaping a core group of players into what is now a polished and talented U18 select team. For many years, at every level, the Comox Valley Wolves have seen much success under Steve’s
coaching and Pam’s managing. However, Steve’s lessons to these young men transcend the soccer pitch. Steve Betts is proof that it takes a whole community to raise a child. Not only has Steve taught the Wolves about the intricacies of soccer, he has nurtured a classy group of young men who conduct themselves in a courteous, professional manner both on and off the field. Steve has left these young men with a set of life lessons that
they will never forget. Many of us have had people like Steve Betts and Pam Lariviere who impacted us greatly during our formative years. We can all think of a coach, teacher or family member who impacted our lives in ways that will not be forgotten. Steve and Pam are those people. I wish to publicly thank Steve and Pam for the lessons they’ve given my son. Steve and Pam will be missed and never forgotten. Roger Collin, Comox
on us. Asbestos used to be considered safe. Have the smart meters been proven one hundred percent safe? Why are they not approved by the Canadian Standards Association? Does the Canadian Electrical Code require CSA approved components? While cities are voting for a independent review and moratorium on installing the smart meters; how many will be installed
before they are told to stop? Will they remove the ones already installed? What are the union representatives’ and members opinions on all of this? Are they upset about all of the job losses due to BC Hydro installing the smart meters? Will they receive a golden severance buyout like a CEO when they are no longer needed? D. Edwards, Courtenay
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Other side of story provided by ICBC Dear editor, Re: Not happy about treatment from ICBC (Record, May 22). Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your reader’s concerns about his wage loss accident benefits. Firstly, it is important to know that regardless of who is at fault for a crash, ICBC’s accident benefits provide partial wage loss benefits. Unlike WorkSafe BC benefits, ICBC benefits are not meant to entirely replace a person’s wages but are there to help ease
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Meredith, who dealt with my frantic dad and my grad dress with a broken zipper — a day before grad. So, instead of duct tape and staples, she graciously took the dress and replaced the invisible zipper that same day. Thanks to her, I wore my beautiful gown with confidence and pride knowing that my dress wasn’t going to have another disaster! Thank you again, hope you enjoyed the roses and chocolates.
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Keeping It Living The Courtenay River Estuary 2012
The Return of Abundance
Art for the Estuary
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Experience the Estuary Community Events
Awareness & Fundraising Campaign
UPCOMING EVENTS SATURDAY, June 16 • 10 am – noon Experience the Estuary: Beach Seine: Meet at Dyke Rd. Viewing Stand. 500m walk along shoreline to tide gate with Dave Davies of DFO. By donation.
FMI: estuary.projectwatershed@gmail.com
FRIDAY, June 29 Art Submission deadline: final date for entering ‘Blue Forest: Art for the Estuary’ silent auction & competition online
“Storm Over the Estuary” by Brian Buckrell
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS to Artists & Creative Writers
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Each spring, the Comox Valley Project Watershed Society launches Keeping It Living: The Return of Abundance - an awareness campaign that draws attention to the importance of our estuary. The art competition is a key component of this campaign where the arts community is invited to explore their vision of the estuary and submit their work to be included in the art competition and silent auction for Keeping It Living. Art will be displayed and promoted throughout the Comox Valley, as well as on our website. All entries must be for sale, with proceeds to be split evenly between the artist & Project Watershed.
SATURDAY, June 30 Experience the Estuary: Canoe Paddle: Chance to try the K’omoks First Nation IHos canoe. More details TBA.
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SATURDAY, July 28 Keeping it Living finale event: Blue Forest: Art for the Estuary Online Silent Auction & Competition – ‘Experience the Estuary’ flotilla event
Full details and guidelines: www.keepingitliving.ca
Eelgrass, Key to the Intertidal Blue Forest Eelgrass is one of the key components of the “Blue Forest”. We all know, love and appreciate the beauty of Vancouver Island’s land-based forests, but the extensive Blue Forest under water completely eludes most of us. Estuaries, like the Courtenay River (K’omoks) Estuary, are often called the “nurseries of the sea”. Eelgrass is the major habitat for these nurseries. Most economically important shellfish and fin fish flourish in healthy eelgrass forests. Many birds such as Brant Geese and Wigeon inhabit the estuary, feeding on the leaves of eelgrass. After storms, a percentage of the eelgrass washes up on shores, and as it decomposes , serves as a completely new ecosystem for insects and a number of land
ONCE EDEN Part 1 Zelda O`Connor
Once Eden flourished along these curves of shore Oceans, rivers writhing with life Waters clear, vast forests Snow capped heights, ancient trees Hollows deep in moss. Eden lived in singing rivers silver with fish. In tumbling streams, their surfaces dressed in the rainbows of dragonflies Airs suspended, stillness Silence broken by frog songs and symphonies of birdsong Pouring like light through cathedrals of trees. The Earth unsullied; a fragrant tapestry; forests; flowers Woods; waters; rocks Mice; bees; busy in their shining lives Being themselves. Along a storm wracked beach Amongst seaweeds and empty shells Brown Bear forages His padding paw, his footfall, his snuffling muzzle, Echoes into the sea To Orca, swimming through bubbles In his ocean world.
creatures. Without healthy eelgrass meadows, the entire marine and intertidal ecosystem would collapse Eelgrass is a vascular plant, like many that grow on land. It produces flowers and seeds, and drops its leaves 6 to 10 times per year. The long, bright green, ribbon-like leaves grow at an astonishing rate of about 5 mm each day - up to 10 mm per day under ideal conditions. Short stems grow up from extensive, branching underground stems (rhizomes). Eelgrass is tolerant of a wide range of salinities, but it does best where the water is brackish – slightly less salty than the open ocean. Eelgrass is the most widely distributed marine flowering plant in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Paul Horgen, Chair, Project Watershed Board of Directors
Eelgrass removes the greenhouse gas CO2 from the atmosphere better than anything on land. When you walk within this plant exposed at low tides, oxygen bubbles out of its leaves so fast that it makes a snap, crackle and pop sound, like a bowl of Rice Krispies. Eelgrass restoration is one of the key efforts that the Estuary Working Group hopes to accomplish over the next several years. The Keeping it Living awareness campaign will help raise funds for these restoration efforts.
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Pool sign of summer? Nothing says summer is here better than the Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool, which opened recently. As in past years, Courtenay Recreation will offer lap and open swim times, as well as birthday parties and swimming lessons for all ages and levels. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for four- to 18-year-olds, $3 for 55+
by an adult. The outdoor pool is a great way to stay active in the summer heat and is an activity that can be enjoyed by the whole family. For more information or to register for swimming lessons or to book your private party, contact Courtenay Recreation at 250-338–5371 or 250-338-1000. — Courtenay Recreation
or $8 for families. Children younger than four get in free. Punch cards and season passes are also available. Be sure to ask about the free swims in July. The wading pool will be open June 28 (weather permitting) and offers an excellent place for the little tykes to cool off. Admission is free and all children must be accompanied
Trying to right wrongs The North Island College Faculty Association presents a fundraiser event for rights action this Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Stan Hagen Theatre on North Island College’s Courtenay campus. In support of a July 7 to 15 delegation that is travelling to Indigenous communities adversely affected by Canadian mining operations in Guatemala, the NIC Faculty Association Human Rights Committee presents Eliza Gardiner, Naomi Wolfe and Fiftieth Parallel at this evening event that aims to raise awareness and funds. Both Gardiner and Wolfe will participate in the delegation, which will meet with development, environmental, Indigenous and human rights activists and experts. The group will travel to Mayan-Qeqchi communities in eastern Guatemala suffering harms by Canadian nickel companies, and Mayan-Mam communities in western Guatemala suffering harms by the Canadi-
her original folk-rock ballads accompanied by mandolin player Monique Raap. Wolfe, human rights committee faculty rep from North Island College in Courtenay, will present a slide show that will include information about Goldcorp’s Marlin Mine in Guatemala and its harmful impact on the local community that she visited during last year’s trip to the Central American country. The show will wrap up with the up-andcoming acoustic guitar duo Fiftieth Parallel — Jonathan Hinds and Philip Marchand — who will play a full set of original music. Tickets are available at the door; suggested donation is $15, but all contributions are welcome. Funds raised will go directly to Rights Action (rightsaction. org). For more information, contact Naomi Wolfe at naomi.wolfe@ nic.bc.ca or call 250830-3184. — North Island College Faculty Association
an gold mining company Goldcorp Inc. In the gold mining-harmed regions, the delegation will participate in Day One of a two-day health tribunal being organized locally. Led by Grahame Russell, co-director of Rights Action, this educational trip will enable participants to learn first-hand about Guatemala’s political and human rights situation, including ongoing efforts to seek truth and justice for the genocide and war crimes of the past; about problems caused by the global mining industry (as well as other “mega-development” industries such as hydro-electric dams, production of African Palm trees and sugar cane for bio-diesel fuels); and, about education, activism and organizing work in support of community-controlled development, the environment, human rights and justice. Gardiner, Vancouver Island University Faculty Association human rights committee chair, will perform
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