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noted, and added Denton made a motion to back off. He then explained he remembers the accused pushing Denton, while Denton didn’t retaliate with a push, but held his own. “That’s when I saw all the blood,” the witness said. During cross-examination, defence lawyer Michael Mulligan asked if the group the witness was in walked away from the verbal altercation. “No,” he replied. Mulligan then questioned the witness’ recollection of the pushing between Denton and accused, and questioned whether the witness was intentionally lying to help his friend. Supreme Court Justice R.B.T. Goepel addressed members of the gallery who appeared agitated during cross-examination of the

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What began as a verbal altercation between two groups of friends escalated to the eventual death of 19-year-old James Denton, court heard through witness testimony this week. Friends and family of both the deceased and the accused have packed a Courtenay Supreme Court courtroom every day since the start of the trial Monday. They listened to witnesses describe what happened following the conclusion of The Rhythm on the Rock Music Festival on July 23, 2011. Crown counsel (prosecutor) Gordon Baines noted in his opening statement, Denton 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. 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. Court heard from a variety of witnesses this week who noted words were exchanged between two groups of friends at the conclusion of the concert as attendees were making their way back to their vehicles. As one witness explained, Denton and a group of friends joined together to provide support to a friend who received taunts from another group of friends. As the two groups met on the road near the intersection of Schellinck Drive and Headquarters Road (main entrance to G.P. Vanier school), the witness said the groups were arguing and “trying to be tough.” “(The accused) said. ‘Don’t mess with my friends,’” the witness

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He asked why the witness told police in his initial statement he saw the accused waving a nineinch knife at the time of the incident. “That’s why you made up those lies — to make your good friend James Denton to not appear as though he started the fight,” said Mulligan. The witness did admit he initially lied to police because he was in shock and didn’t know what to do, but gave police a second statement Aug. 4, 2011. Mulligan still questioned its validity. Thursday, a witness close to Denton noted that, following the initial verbal altercation with the two groups, “Eventually it came down that we were shaking hands, and we thought the problem was done,” he stated. ... see STABBING ■ A3

witness, and asked them to keep their emotions in check. Wednesday afternoon, court heard from a close friend of Denton how, when walking back to a friend’s car following the conclusion of the festival, a group of three or four people yelled at him wanting to fight. He told Crown he yelled back, not wanting to fight, but said even as the two groups of friends eventually met at the intersection, the tone was initially “pretty calm, we were just standing there. I said ‘I don’t want to fight — I’m not from here,’” he testified. Baines asked the witness if he saw anyone in either group holding a knife or any other weapon, to which the witness replied “no.” Mulligan later questioned the witness’ recollection during crossexamination.

AGAINST THE MINE An unidentified protester was among a group of young people loudly opposing the Raven underground coal project Monday at the Bank of Montreal in downtown Courtenay. Story, page A3. PHOTO COURTESY CTV VANCOUVER ISLAND

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The North Island Hospitals Project is moving closer to the start of construction with the issuing Thursday of a Request for qualifications for new state-of-theart acute care facilities in Campbell River and the Comox Valley. “The issuing of the RFQ for the North Island Hospitals Project is great news for all residents of North Island,” said Don McRae, Comox Valley MLA on behalf of Health Minister Michael de Jong. “This is a significant project that will serve the health-care needs of North Island communities for many years to come.” The RFQ is the first stage in the competitive selection process that invites interested teams to submit responses indicating their interest in and qualifications for the project. The next step will be to identify a shortlist of up to three teams who will then be invited to submit proposals to design, build, finance and maintain the two hospitals. “VIHA is excited to be moving forward with this phase of the North Island Hospitals Project, which marks the start of the work necessary to design

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An unidentified group of young people caused a few thousand dollars worth of damage in Courtenay Monday during an apparent protest of the Raven underground coal mine. Around noon, Comox Valley RCMP said group members had glued and posted numerous signs and posters on private and public property throughout the downtown core, and as far south as 26th Street. Although the signs referenced the proposed Raven project, CoalWatch Comox Valley president John Snyder was not even aware of Monday’s activity, let alone the vandalism that coincided with what police describe as “a boisterous protest in front of the Bank of Montreal at 585 England Ave.” “None of our board members were involved, I can assure you that,” Snyder said. Some of the group members’ faces were concealed by bandanas. RCMP said they were banging on windows and doors at the bank, and yelling at staff and police. Some blocked traffic while others climbed onto the roof of the bank and hung a banner which proclaimed: BMO Supports Coal. Stop the Mine! Police said some bank employees and members of the public were frightened by the behaviour displayed. Most group members fled when police arrived. “It wouldn’t be unusual to be frightened by that type of a protest,” BMO spokesperson Laurie Grant said. “You would feel as if your safety and security were being threatened. That would be a normal response...It is unfortunate that, whoever

and build these new facilities,” said Don Hubbard, VIHA board chair. “These two new hospitals will enhance quality of life for North Island residents by providing innovative design and accessible, high-quality care closer to home.” The North Island Hospitals Project includes a new 95-bed hospital in Campbell River and a new hospital in the Comox Valley with capacity for up to 153 beds. The estimated capital cost of up to $600 million for the project will be shared by the Province (60 per cent) and the Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital District (40 per cent). Construction is anticipated to start in 2013 with completion slated for 2017. The project will create approximately 1,900 direct jobs and over 1,400 indirect jobs in industries. “We are very happy that the North Island Hospitals Project is moving to this next step,” said Claire Moglove, chair, Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital District. “A project of this magnitude will be several years in creation, and moving forward with the RFQ phase is significant.” — Ministry of Health

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AN RCMP OFFICER (top) confronts protesters, some of who had scaled the Courtenay BMO branch to display a protest sign. Afterwards, the ground was littered with protest literature. PHOTOS COURTESY CTV VANCOUVER ISLAND these protest groups are, that they would take these kinds of actions and damage property and threaten the sense of security that employees and customers would want to have in a business.” The bank is located near the lawn of the courthouse where a separate

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He added the accused then poked his head from the back of the group and in a “cocky, angry” voice said, “These are my friends. You don’t f*** with them.” Following some pushing between the accused and Denton, the witness then saw what he thought was a shiny tin can in the accused’s hand, and believed it to be bear mace. He noted the accused lunged at Denton, and then described Denton “looking dazed and stumbling around” while holding the

left side of his body with his right hand. “I looked at his hand and blood was coming out,” added the witness, who said during cross-examination that he did not attend the festival with the intent to fight. “We went down to listen to some music and have a good time and we got roped into this.” Baines said he will present 23 witnesses in total — four police officers and 19 civilian witnesses. The trial is scheduled until June 22. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S Emma Dubé received the Governor General’s Academic Medal for excellence at a secondary level last fall. She recently attended the official opening of the exhibition From Far and Wide — Honouring Great Canadians in Ottawa. Below, Dubé shakes the hand of Gov.-Gen. David Johnston. PHOTO BY SGT. RONALD DUCHESNE

For the time being, WestJet is the only airline offering a weekly winter flight from the Comox Valley Airport to Mexico now that two other companies have pulled their services to Puerto Vallarta and Cancun. Transat Holidays and its member Nolitours will no longer offer charter flights to either destination due to financial struggles. Transat suffered an operating loss of around $29 million in the first quarter of 2012. The airport will “continue to work hard to secure new air service for YQQ,” spokesperson Christianne Wile said.

“We do believe our business case for a new service is excellent, and our overall passenger loads are up by 11 per cent this quarter in 2012,” Wile said. “Whatever airline would be willing to establish service, we’re willing to work with. We’ve heard from WestJet that the Puerto Vallarta route is doing very well. I think Comox passengers have shown that they were utilizing all three service options.” In 2011, YQQ served about 310,000 passen-

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between the college and VIHA, which sees NIC Comox Valley campus land transferred to VIHA for the purpose of the new Comox Valley Hospital. Lindsay pointed out that while the new hospital will serve the community, it will also serve the surrounding area, and this includes remote communities. “And so that’s where we’re seeing the synergies between what they’re (VIHA) doing and North Island Col-

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North Island College plans to offer specialized rural healthcare education that other British Columbia colleges may not offer. NIC president and CEO Dr. Jan Lindsay said the college wants to establish a Centre of Excellence for Rural Healthcare Education, which would not likely be a physical building, but instead would be a cluster of leading edge programming that would be very centred in the area of rural healthcare. “It would be very focused on the needs of rural communities, and that’s where it would be specific programming that you might not find at other colleges necessarily because we would be looking at things that, for example, serve our aboriginal populations — some of their healthcare needs,” explained Lindsay. She added the centre could become a physical space in the future if the college chooses to create a lab for research or something of that nature. This programming would be developed with an influx of $2.75 million over a minimum 10-year period from the Vancouver Island Health Authority. NIC and VIHA signed the Health Education Partnership and Program Funding agreement a couple of weeks ago. Lindsay noted the funding is tied to the completion of the new hospital in the Comox Valley, and would start rolling in closer to the estimated completion date of the hospital, which is in 2017. VIHA would transfer $200,000 to the college each year for five years to help with the devel-

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health education programs targeted to fill positions in rural areas, such as cross-trained medical lab diagnostic imaging technologists and pharmacy technologists. Although Lindsay noted the Centre of Excellence programming is still in the idea stage, and funding is tied to the completion of the hospitals, she said the college and

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VIHA AND NIC board and executive members sign the Health Education Partnership and Program Funding Agreement. Don Hubbard, from left, chair, VIHA Board of Directors, Howard Waldner, VIHA president and CEO, Dr. Lynn Stevenson, VIHA executive vice-president, people, organizational development, practice and chief nurse, Dr. Jan Lindsay, NIC president and CEO, Jan Carrie, NIC vice-president education, and Bruce Calder, chair, NIC Board of Governors. opment of programming for the centre. Then the work done would be reviewed to evaluate goals, benefits and outcomes, adjust goals as required, and the terms would be finalized for the second five-year funding period. VIHA would also give $250,000 per year for a minimum three years to fund the development and delivery of

lege as a post-secondary educator, that we can come in and start to provide the educational training that will train the personnel that’s required within that hospital, but also in some of these remote locations,” explained Lindsay, adding the Comox Valley campus of the college’s proximity to the new hospital would create more opportunities for healthcare training at the college.

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LLOYD KUHN, COMOX Valley Monarch Lions Club member, hands over a certificate to a Grade 1 student at Queneesh Elementary School. The club’s Project Pride teaches Courtenay Grade 1 students about Canada, and other club members and an RCMP officer took part in the presentation too. PHOTO BY RENÉE ANDOR

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Lloyd Kuhn, 78, wants to build patriotism in Courtenay’s young Canadians. Kuhn is chairman of the Comox Valley Monarch Lions Club’s Project Pride, and he’s been out to six Courtenay elementary schools this week teaching Grade 1 students a little bit about Canada and its history. “How many children know what the animal is on the back of a nickel?” asks Kuhn. “That the Bluenose schooner is on the back of a dime and that it’s a barrenland caribou on the back of a 25-cent piece? A lot of kids don’t know that and we tell them.” The presentation takes about 30 minutes, and two of Kuhn’s fellow members of the Monarch Lions Club and an RCMP officer take part in the presentation. The kids are asked questions like how many provinces are in the country and where the capital is, but the entire affair is designed to be fun for the kids, according to Kuhn. “They love it, they just eat this up like crazy,” said Kuhn. “It’s just overwhelming, you know, the kids are just so happy to learn all this stuff.” At the end of the presentation, each child receives a certificate and a hand-held flag, then the whole group

sings ‘O Canada.’ Kuhn is a retired Royal Canadian Air Force member. He worked in the transportation section for 28 years. He joined a Lions Club when he retired and has been a member for over 20 years. He’s performed various community service activities on behalf of the club, and he has been doing this particular service for the Comox Valley Monarch Lions Club for many

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For the first time since October, life is looking up for 37-yearold Shannon Hutchinson and her family. Hutchinson reached out to the Comox Valley for in-kind donations to help renovate her mother’s unliveable Courtenay home in March. The community responded — businesses donated supplies and old family friends contacted her to help with the physical work. Now, Hutchinson, her two teens and her 62-year-old mother, who is agoraphobic — afraid of open or public spaces — have been able to move into the revamped home. “I’m just so grateful because now we can stay here — and she’s (her mother) happy,” said Hutchinson, adding her mother was not comfortable anywhere except in her own home. “I’m just so thankful that we were actually able to pull it off.” Hutchinson’s life has been a whirlwind since October. Her father had been renovating the home while he and Hutchinson’s mother lived in it. But he died suddenly from respiratory failure in October at the age of 67. Hutchinson didn’t even have time to grieve the loss of her father, who she said was like her best friend; he did everything for her mother outside of the home, from getting groceries to paying bills, and when he passed away, Hutchinson took over her father’s duties as best she could while raising her two teenagers and working as a medical office assistant. Her father’s death was hard on her mother, explained Hutchinson, adding he was a huge part of her mother’s life. Her mom’s health deteriorated, and she suffered two strokes early this year, which affected her mobility. At the same time, some renovations her father had been working on weren’t complete and problems cropped up with the home; the wood stove was deemed unsafe and had to be removed and some parts of the ceiling had water damage, including the area around the wood stove which fell down leaving a hole in the roof.

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everything into the house.” An old friend of Hutchinson’s spent countless hours helping with physical labour. And Hutchinson worked on the home almost every day since early March, spending 12 hours there some days. “It was totally over-

whelming, like I haven’t even had a chance yet to sit,” said Hutchinson with a laugh, as she sits down in her new living room. “I’m very fortunate because now that I’m sitting I can relax a little bit.” Hutchinson added her mom likes the new home. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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ROGER BALL OF Comox took us along on a trip to the summit of Mount Haleakala, a dormant volcano on the Hawaiian island of Maui.

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Learn about your style ValleyLinks, home of Volunteer Comox Valley, is hosting a set of workshops geared towards helping individuals learn about their personal leadership styles, develop their skills, strive for success, and create successful volunteer teams. These workshops will be facilitated by Maureen Miller — a renowned personal and business coach — and will cover topics ranging from revitalizing your passion, to finding time to be creative and innovative. This will be a set of six workshops — every other Wednesday, starting June 13. Workshops are from noon till 1. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to receive free coaching with Maureen to help keep them on track in the weeks following the training. The first workshop,

‘Leadership Style’ – will explore why we get along so well with one person, and always “bump heads” with another; as well as how understanding and identifying different leadership styles can help you build a powerful team. Workshop attendees will need to bring a bag lunch. These workshops will be $10 for Volunteer Comox Valley members, and $15 for non-members – registration can be completed online at lunchnlearn.eventzilla.net or you can save the $1 online registration fee by visiting 532 Fifth St. in Courtenay. Seating is limited to 10 seats per session, so register soon – seats are expected to fill up fast. For more information contact ValleyLinks at 250-334-8063. — ValleyLinks

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Comox block party back Annual event at Comox Pentecostal Church this Saturday What do you think of when you hear the words carnival games, cool inflatables, free food, popcorn, cotton candy and great prizes? For many in the Comox Valley it means the Community Block Party is once again happening. This year, it’s this Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Comox Pentecostal Church (1919 Guthrie Rd.). Always a popular community celebration, volunteers are

preparing and excited to welcome you to this free event. Up to 1,000 people have attended in the past. Some attractions this year include a 25-foot inflatable Bungee Run, Bouncy Castles, Carnival Games, Wacky Tricycles, Face Painting, and Cup Cake Decorating. Community groups onsite will include the Comox Fire Department, 4R’s Education, Highland Dancers, Car Seat Safety Techs, Boomers Legacy Riders, Comox Valley Christian School and Awanas Canada (Grand Prix Race Track). Treats will include free hotdogs, drinks and popcorn. As well the Pregnancy Care

Centre will be onsite and giving away candy floss. For adults, a special coffee lounge will be set up. Over the years, this family community party has had the generous support of many Comox Valley businesses and once again they are providing some great door prizes. All you have to do is put your name in for one of the many free draws. If you have any questions, call 250-339-4536 or go to the church’s website at www.cpclife. com. — Comox Pentecostal Church

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erously offered equipment in a build day for the projand fixtures to install; Car- ect and are honored to be rier Canada will donate an a part of the community spirit that comes HRV, Andrew with helping a Sherets have couple of very secured tub We are deserving famiunits and fau- very excited to lies get into a cets through home of their their alliances be involved with own. and Amana/ this project; They will be Goodman will our belief in a on site – ready assist with with hard hats proving a sec- strong community matches well and boots, paint ond HRV. brushes and C o m p a n y with Habitat for hammers. c o - o w n e r, Humanity. The company Brian FarnBrian Farnham is pleased to ham said, have the oppor“We are very tunity to work excited to be involved with this project; with Habitat for Humanity our belief in a strong com- in giving back to the community matches well with munity and are thrilled to be involved in this fantasHabitat for Humanity.” The staff will also have tic project. Torry and Sons Plumbthe chance to be involved

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Habitat gets needed space if food bank can move

SUSAN VANDERMOLEN HOLDS a threelitre jeroboam bottle of wine donated by Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery to the St. Joseph’s Charity Golf Tournament.

North (HFHVIN) was in the process of buying a building to relocate the ReStore and affiliate offices. When then-mayor Starr Winchester approached Habitat about the idea of renting a portion of the building to the Food bank until they were able to find a more permanent solution, the board of directors from both organizations sat down with Winchester and came to an agreement; Habitat would lease space to the food bank for three years to allow them some time to find a home. Four years have now passed and the food bank, despite an exhaustive search, has yet to find a suitable location. To meet the increasing demands of the communities they

Two great charities, one big dilemma! Habitat for Humanity and the Comox Valley Food bank, both growing to meet the needs of our community, are running out of space. In 2007, the Comox Valley Food bank was serving out of a temporary space graciously provided by the Calvary Community Church. There was much pressure from neighbours as well as developers building in the area to move the food bank to a more appropriate location. The food bank, a predominantly volunteer-run organization, had been struggling to find a more suitable location without any luck. At the same time, Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island

serve, Habitat is currently embarking on their biggest project to date, the building of six homes on Piercy Avenue. This is in addition to the eight homes Habitat has already built with partner families on the North Island. Both organizations desperately need more space by September. It is said when it comes to solving problems, “two heads are better than one.” Perhaps then, it is time to enlist the heads of 65,000 people who live in our service area, to help find a new home for the Food bank. The groups are asking every realtor, developer, property owner, business owner and bank, every person to consider their sphere of influence, the

amount for St. Jo’s charity.” “We feel extremely fortunate to be living and doing what we love to do here in the Comox Valley,” Susan adds. “It is great to work with the organizers of this event, and artists like Brian Scott, to give something back to various local charitable organizations, like the St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation.” For more information about the tournament, visit www.cvhospitalfoundation.com/event/ june-2012-st-josephsannual-charity-golftournament or contact Lynn Dashkewytch at 250-890-3046 or lynn. dashkewytch@sjghcomox.ca. — Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery

known dancing instructor Javier Acevedo will demonstrate some Zumba. Cost for the event is a $2 donation plus a food item for the buffet table. Everyone attending should bring a pot luck dish that serves eight to 10 people. Please bring your own plate, cup, cutlery

The Comox Valley Multicultural and Immigrant Support Society is holding a potluck dinner this Sunday at the hall, which is attached to Comox United Church. Doors open at 4:30 and dinner will start at 5 to allow families to be home early. There will be a Latino theme for the evening, so bring Latin food if you can, but please bring whatever type of potluck dish you would like to contribute to the buffet table. All contributions are welcome. These potluck dinners have been very popular and usually result in a very interesting variety of food from around the world. After dinner, well-

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Susan and Jeff Vandermolen, owners of the Comox Valley’s Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery, are supporting the live auction at the St. Joseph’s Charity Golf Tournament. The Vandermolens are donating the third of five “jeroboam” (three-litre) wine bottles for the auction at Crown Isle golf course on June 12. The proceeds from this year’s event will go towards new cardiac care equipment at St Joseph’s General Hospital. The bottle was handpainted by local artist Brian Scott, and should be considered as a rare and collectible piece of art. The bottle is also numbered and signed by Susan and Jeff. The wine contained in the bottle, Beaufort’s 2009 Ça Beautage, is not only the first red wine to be produced from a vineyard in the Comox Valley, but received national recognition by earning a best of category/Double Gold medal at the 2011 All Canadian Wine Championships. “The first jeroboam was auctioned at the Cumberland Rotary’s charitable event in October 2010, and fetched $500. The second was auctioned at the Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic in September last year and sold for $800!” Jeff notes. “Given how well this wine has been received, and the fact that it is aging beautifully, we anticipate this particular bottle to attract a significantly higher

• Close to bus routes; • Affordable. The following is a wishlist: • Loading dock; • Covered outdoor area for clients to queue out during hot or wet weather; • Permanent location. If the right location is found, the food bank won’t have to waste valuable resources moving every few years. Send your ideas for the food bank to comoxvfb@shaw.ca. — Habitat for Humanity

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Time to display your knowledge about Canada, eh So, you think you’re Canadian, eh? In anticipation of Canada Day, the Comox Valley Council of Canadians (CoC) is hosting Oh Canada! Team Trivia Night on June 16 at 7 p.m. at d’Esterre House in Comox. “It will be a fun evening,” says CoC member Marilyn Hannah. “We have Andrew Black as quizmaster, who has incredible knowledge of our country and he assured us that some of the questions will be easy, such as: what is Portage and Main known for? (Answer: The windiest corner in Canada.) “This is an opportunity for us to raise awareness of our great country in an entertaining way, and to raise some money for CoC projects,” says Black. Preserving the Canadian identity is becoming a critical issue, at a time when Canadians are being pressured by globalization and “deep

integration” to become more like Americans, according to the CoC. The local Council of Canadians chapter is working on the Blue Community Project,

promoting and protecting our right to water. A municipality can become a Blue Community by: 1) recognizing water as a human right;

2) promoting publicly financed, owned and operated water and wastewater services; 3) banning the sale of bottled water in public facilities and at munic-

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Comox Valley Growers and Seed Savers (CVGSS) will host an important and forward-looking exploration of food self-sufficiency in the Comox Valley as part of their annual general meeting June 13. Tom Dishlevoy, local Comox architect, is part

AGM JUNE 13 are that we import more than 90 per cent of our food, and that food warehouses only have three days of supply. The AGM is an opportunity to review the last year,

at 7, and Tom will present his research and vision for the future of food production in the Comox Valley starting at 8. For more information, contact Susan Holvenstot at 250-334-2375. — Comox Valley Growers and Seed Savers

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and plan ahead. Several director positions are open. Local and healthy refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend, tho only members may vote on motions. The meeting is located at Creekside Commons at 2202 Lambert Dr. in

Car Free needs you people to come and help make this event more successful than the last. Volunteers will enjoy a live music after-party and treats and will feel great about creating our Valley’s culture. To sign up, go to www. imaginecomoxvalley.ca or contact David Frisch at frisch.david@gmail. com. — Comox Valley Car Free Sunday

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Dogwash aiding SPCA Vanier Secondary School student Sophia Rae and friend Mackenzie Ferns are doing a dogwash fundraiser on June 9. It will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Vanier student parking lot, with all proceeds going to the BCSPCA. You can bring any dog, big or little and it is by donation. For more details on this event, see the Facebook page for Animal Rights and Awareness.

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Friends of park holding AGM

Carseat experts increase Vancouver Island has nine new Children’s Restraint Systems Technicians, nationally certified with the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada, having just completed three days of intensive training. The busy weekend culminated with a public seat check event that was well attended by Valley parents. The new technicians got ample hands-on experience, with supervision from instructor Jen Shapka, and experienced technicians Laura Hagen and Lindsay Wilson. Thirty-three seats were checked in 21 vehicles, and happily included one perfect installation (a rarity, unfortunately). Misuse was corrected, parents were educated, and more children

CERTIFIED CHILDREN’S RESTRAINT Systems technician Laura Hagen installs three car seats across the back seat of an SUV. are now travelling safely. The classroom space and seat check location were donated by Mike MacLaren at Reliable Auto Body. Thanks to all of the parents and caregivers who came out to keep their children safer, and allow the new technicians to have hands-on experience.

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The Friends of Strathcona Park will hold their annual general meeting this Saturday. To make the meeting accessible to all, the meeting will take place in Merville. Anyone interested in preserving and protecting Strathcona Provincial Park is invited to attend. Along with the required business of an AGM, including financial reports and the election of officers for the coming year, there will also be reports on the activities of the Friends in the past year, and a look ahead to activities for 2012. The group is once again planning a series of outdoor hikes for the summer, including at least two to the remote Bedwell Valley. The AGM will be followed by a potluck dinner. Anyone wishing to stay for the meal is asked to bring a culinary contribution. The meeting begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday at 1169 Williams Beach Rd. in Merville. Turn onto Williams Beach Road just north of the Merville Store and fol-

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How Norwegians distribute their water in Oslo Former Comox Valley resident will tell us how it’s done over there Sonya Jenssen Special to the Record

First in a series The installation of water meters in the Comox Valley seems unnecessary in a place with a deep, glacier-fed lake and frequent rainfall. What is perhaps unknown is that access to surface water for the purpose of human consumption i.e. agriculture, drinking, hydro-electric generation requires a licence. The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is the water purveyor for the bulk of Courtenay — their water license allows for withdraws from the Puntledge River below the BC Hydro hydroelectric generating plant. However, as the system has been set up to withdraw water from the BC Hydro pen stock above the generating station, the CVRD is obliged to monetarily compensate BC Hydro for lost power generation. A conditional water use agreement has been signed that allows the CVRD to withdraw water originally intended for BC Hydro’s use. Meters aid in leak detection and often the average household’s water consumption goes down. Less water pulled through the distribution network and treatment processes ultimately minimizes the cost of operations. In Norway, the installation of water meters is anchored in the policy for drinking water. All non-residential connections are required to be metered while households can chose whether or not to install a meter at their own cost. Municipalities can introduce a clause for the mandatory installation of household water meters. To correctly calculate fees, water usage is divided into different consumption categories. Only metered water and household use is billed. This includes water provided to the neighbouring municipality of Ski. Once the amount

of water produced is divided by the amount consumed, the municipality has the ability to price customers so that the total operating budget at year end results in a net zero profit. With the installation of meters, water utilities are able to charge customers based on the user pay principle instead of a flat rate. Metered buildings are charged based on the size of the metre ranging in size from 13 millimeters to 250 millimeters. For example, a metre 13 millimetres in diameter will result in an annual water bill of approximately $200 while a 250-millimetre meter will result in an annual cost of $3,700. Private homes can decide whether or not they want to be metered. There are two types of billings: • Size of actual home in square metres, multiplied by 1.3 cubic meters of stipulated water consumed, multiplied by a cost of $1.25 • Meter installed and water priced based on the size of the meter, same cost as for nonresidential buildings. Of 49,000 household connections in Oslo, only 750 homes are metered. Neigh-

Water consumption calculations for Oslo, Norway: Water user

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Households with an average of 200 litres per person/day

45%

Garden watering/frost prevention

Street cleaning/water and sewer main flushing/firefighting

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Leaks Provision of water to neighbouring municipality Ski

bouring municipalities have recently begun the implementation of mandatory meters at the expense of homeowners. All household meters are installed in the basement of the building. Once the meter is installed, all maintenance becomes the responsibility of the City.

21% 3%

Homeowners can return to stipulated usage if they find that metered use is not cost effective. All meters are read by the customer with the exception of meters located in manholes or buildings with a very high water usage. Households are expected to submit their meter reading results once a year.

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In the Comox Valley and throughout Norway the installation of meters is a growing trend — with various political reactions from a public supportive or lack thereof. Nevertheless, what is most important is that there is an adequate, clean, affordable supply of drinking

water. ••• For a detailed report on drinking water management and systems in the Comox Valley, see www.waterresearch.ca. Sonya Jenssen, who has an MA in water resource management, previously worked for the Union Bay

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BROOKLYN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS raised over $2,000 for You Are Not Alone (YANA) in their recent coin drive.

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PRESIDENT NAOMI CARMICHAEL of the Rotary Club of Courtenay presents a $1,000 cheque to Jackie Watson of the Double Waters Society. Double Waters is a new facility and program for women who have successfully completed a recovery program and need to transition safely and productively back into the community.

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The Comox Valley Record wants to recognize the many events that make our community a better place to live. Submit photos and information to: In Person: 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay; By Mail: Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7; By e-mail: sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com Mark submissions to the attention of Earle Couper and be sure to include a contact name and phone number. Due to the volume of submissions, photo prints cannot be mailed back. Please pick them up within two weeks of publication. We cannot guarantee their return.

ROTARIANS AND HOSPITAL staff celebrate raising an estimated $20,000 in the fourth annual Memorial Hockey Challenge St. Patrick’s Day Brawl, a charity hockey game between the Rotary Raiders and the St. Joe’s Scrubs. The money will be used by the St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation for hospital projects.

THE OVER FIFTY Singles Club collected $77 plus food for the SPCA for Christmas. There was a collection of food and money that was forwarded to the food bank.

SHOEBIZ ON FIFTH Street took part in the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s “The Heart Truth” campaign, donating a portion of each sale during the month of February to help raise money and awareness. With the help of the stylish women of the Comox Valley, Shoebiz raised $350.

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Long-serving man retired from John Howard group Every Friday we feature Valley history taken from our back issues. Five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: A man who has served the Comox Valley for more than a quarter of a century will retire June 30. Paul Barnett was to retire after 26 years as executive director of the John Howard Society of North Island (JHSNI). Wendy Richardson, JHSNI’s director of operations, will become executive director July 1. Ten years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control is advising the public, doctors, and veterinarians that the fungus that causes cryptococcal disease has been found growing on trees native to Vancouver Island. Exposure to the spores

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CAITLIN MCKINNON of the fungus can lead to an infection of the lungs and nervous system in both humans and animals. Fifteen years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Quinsam Coal Corporation has applied to the provincial government for a 90,000tonne bulk sampling permit and expects to extract 60,000 tonnes of clean coal from its No. 1 seam. Twenty years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Ignoring pleas from town council, the Comox Centre Mall and the public, Sears Canada closed its Comox outlet Monday,

manager Don Gates reported. The outlet in the Country Village Kitchen Bin Comox Centre handled more than $1 million worth of business a year for the corporate giant. “It was all paid on commission, so it couldn’t have been losing money for them,” Gates says. Closing the outlet would send millions of dollars away from the local economy, he predicted. Twenty-five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Trapeze artists, acrobats, clowns, elephants, lions and tigers are among the 16 acts that make up the Shrine Circus. Also part of the show — slated for June 21 at the Comox Valley Sports Centre - is Miss Rebecca, the only female cannonball in the world and the Great Orestra, Europe’s fastest juggler.

Abbeyfield celebrating Abbeyfield Canada Week kicks off locally on Saturday with an open house and tea at St. John the Divine Abbeyfield House in Courtenay. The 2 to 4 p.m. event at 994 Eighth St. will help to mark 25 years of the non-profit Abbeyfield movement for affordable seniors housing in Canada and 15 years in the Comox Valley. After the first Abbeyfield facility opened in Great Britain in 1958, more than 1,100 houses now operate world wide, including 24 in Canada, all run by volunteers. The local support necessary to make an Abbeyfield House successful will be recognized on Saturday with the official opening of the new concrete walkway around the property. The walkway, which provides residents a place for exercise with-

in range of the house’s safety alarm system, was partially funded by the Comox Valley Community Foundation and Cumberland Ready Mix. Abbeyfield House is a supportive living facility with 10 suites for independent

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‘Aging goddess’ meets her match I am an aging goddess. Well, that’s according to the Victoria Goddess Race committee. In fact, I am one of 1,000 aging goddesses who partook in the inaugural Victoria Goddess 10K run last Sunday. I thought the term “aging goddess” was much more complimentary than the reality — “slightly overweight, seven minutes slower but wiser 40-year-old 10-kilometre runner!” Armed in goddess wear, a 1980s silver and black gown, I set out with three other aging goddesses (also in equally stunning gowns) at the start line. Not overly concerned about my pace, I set out to simply enjoy the race. One of the most rewarding aspects of participating in races (outside of the post-race goodies) is the people you meet along the way and the stories they bring with them. This day would prove to be no exception. At about the fivekilometre mark, a runner, who looked twice my age, passed me. Never one to pass up a personal challenge or

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JOHNSTONE to save face, I gritted my teeth and increased my stride to see what my legs held. As I gasped my way beside her, I struck up a friendly conversation hoping that I’d be doing most of the listening. Margaret (who happily informed me she was 72 years old) and I ran for about a third of the race together. I listened to how she took up running at age 62 as a result of her husband dying from a massive heart attack and marvelled at her “bucket list” including going back to school and travelling to one new country each year. I gained inspiration from her ability to overcome the adversity of the death of her youngest daughter and soaked up as much of her positive energy and human sunshine as I could. I asked her how she would define “successful aging” to younger generations. To her, aging successfully was

about reaching new heights regardless of age and health, to strive towards a personal best in a 10K this year and adapting and staying positive despite changes in her health. And with that, she increased her stride and left me in her dust. It seems fitting to leave you with “an oldie but a goodie” unpublished keynote presentation by Thomas Perls from a gerontology conference 10 years old listing six key ways to live a long and successful life, listed by the

acronym AGEING. Attitude: Be optimistic, assertive, outgoing and sociable. Genes: Choose your parents well: 30 per cent of aging is due to genetic makeup. Exercise: Regular physical activity contributes to vitality and quality of life. Interests: Do new and different things, especially things that challenge you intellectually, to keep your mind in shape. Nutrition: Eat nutritious food and maintain a healthy body weight. A little alcohol is good, too.

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PROPERTY TAX NOTICES 2012 Property tax notices for the Village of Cumberland have been mailed to all property owners. If you own property inside the municipal boundaries of the Village of Cumberland and have not received your tax notice, please contact the Village Ofﬁce at 250-3362291. Payments and Home Owner Grant applications must be RECEIVED by us on or before July 3rd, 2012 to avoid penalties. A l0% penalty will be added to all outstanding balances not paid by July 3rd, 2012. Ofﬁce hours are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday, except holidays. Home Owner Grants Must Be Claimed Every Year. It is not necessary to pay your taxes in order to claim the grant. Failure to claim the grant will result in a penalty on all outstanding balances. If your taxes are paid by your bank you still need to claim the grant if eligible. Early payment by post-dated cheques to July 3rd, 2012 is encouraged to avoid line-ups.

Big Bike returns The Heart & Stroke Big Bike is one of the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s most funraising fundraising events. Causing a commotion wherever it goes, the event is named after the 30-seat bicycle that teams of enthusiastic riders pedal across B.C., raising funds, attention and laughs along the way. It happens June 16 at the Comox Centre Mall Heart disease and stroke takes the lives of one in three Canadians too soon. It is the leading cause of death for women. Funds raised from

the Big Bike support life-saving research, health promotion and advocacy initiatives. Local Big Bike teams include Curves, Comox Valley Newcomers Alumni, Crown Isle Golf and Resort Community and The Old House Village Inn and Suites. The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy living, and advocacy. — Heart and Stroke Foundation

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Friday, June 8 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Cumberland Japanese Townsite Trail walk; meet at Home Depot recycle area, 8:50 ta.m. Carpool. FMI: Gina 250-890-9336, Bev 250-8712027, Kate 250-338-9310, www.cvnewcomers.net. EVERGREEN Seniors Club Armchair Travel presentation on Cuba, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 1 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniors.org. EVERGREEN Seniors Club Friday Night Dance with music by Reis Vink, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniors.org.

Saturday, June 9 COURTENAY Library presents A Very Merry Fairy Saturday, with author/singer/songwriter Mary Murphy reading from her new book Away with the Fairies, 300–6th St., 10:30 a.m. Children invited to dress up as a fairy, elf or brownie; fairy crafts & more. Free drop-in event open to all children w/caregivers. FMI: 250-334-3369. COMOX Pentecostal Church hosts free huge community block party, 1–4 p.m. Rain or shine. Prizes, games, inflatables, food, fun. FMI: Dave Postal dpostal@cpclife.com.

Sunday, June 10 OLD CHURCH Theatre Society 1st Annual Fundraiser: Social Bridge Tournament & Lunch, Hamston Ave., Courtenay, doors 11:30 a.m., 12–4 p.m. Tix $15/person (lunch incl.). Must bring partner. Cash & door prizes. FMI/tickets: Laughing Oyster & Blue Heron bookstores, Louise 250-334-3696, Karen 250-923-2108, Shari 250-3385110. UNION BAY Day, 11:45 a.m.–6 p.m. Family fun, races, games, raffle, concession, beverage garden, horseshoes (sign up ahead). FMI: Dave Davidson 250-3352317. COMOX Seniors Association presents dance workshops by Eric Lam: Rumba 2–3 p.m., Jive 4–5 p.m., practice after each until 5:45 p.m., d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave. FMI/reservations: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@gmail.com. EVERGREEN Seniors Club presents A Tribute to Don Messer, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 2–4 p.m. Tix on sale at office. Proceeds to Sonshine Lunch Program at St. George’s United Church. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniors.org.

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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. C.V. NEWCOMERS general meeting (for women living in Comox Valley less than 2 years), Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave., Courtenay, 6:30 p.m. Topic: Summertime potluck dinner. New members welcome. FMI: 250-898-0277, cvnewcomers. bc@gmail.com, www.cvnewcomers.net

Wednesday, June 13 F.S.N.A. North Vancouver Island Branch general meeting, Coast Westerly Hotel, Courtenay, registration/ get-together 11 a.m., buffet luncheon noon, meeting 1 p.m. Guest speaker from Access B.C. on seniors’ driving licences. Reservations required. FMI: 250-339-4229. C.V. GROWERS & Seed Savers present “Comox Valley Food Self-Sufficiency, Is it Possible?” with Tom Dishlevoy, & AGM, Creekside Commons, 2202 Lambert (off Cumberland Rd.): garden tour 6 p.m., AGM 7, presentation 8. FMI: Susan 250-334-2375.

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 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, Grand Hall, Native Sons Hall, Courtenay, 1–3 p.m. FMI: 250-334-2321, 250-338-6265, 250-338-1000. EVERGREEN Seniors Club At the Movies, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 1 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www. evergreenseniors.org. EVERGREEN Seniors Club Friday Night Dance with music by Crosstown Express, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniors.org.

Sunday, June 17 VANCOUVER Island Ukrainian Dance Concert, Sid Williams Theatre, Courtenay, 2 p.m. Reserved seating $10 available at SWT box office, online sidwilliamstheatre.com, or call 250-338-2430. CUMBERLAND Chamber of Commerce sponsors Cumberland Bike Fest, celebrating Car-Free Sunday in the Comox Valley. FMI: www.cumberlandbc.org.

Monday, June 18 RETIRED Teachers’ Year-end Lunch for all teas/admins from any district, Kingfisher (Old House is closed), 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Order & pay for own lunch. Speaker pharmacist Tim Cowan. FMI: 250-339-4692. 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 CANADIAN Federation of University Women – Comox Valley & Campbell River meets for Bursary Presentation lunch, Crown Isle, 11:45 a.m. New members welcome. FMI: comoxvalleycfuw@gmail.com.

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A picture is worth 1,000 words I got the idea for this column while teaching a class to the professional photography students at North Island College. So I have them to thank as we focus on the importance of having professionally designed visuals to complement your communications strategy. It began with a discussion on the importance of having a professionally taken photo versus one that was shot by an amateur. This inevitably led to someone mentioning the old adage a picture is worth a thousand words. Some claim the origin of this phrase came from Confucius who coined the phrase but said one picture is worth 10,000 words. Others say it was a take off from a piece published in 1921 on the effectiveness of graphics in advertising written by Frederick Barnard who wrote ‘One look is worth a thousand words.’ And yet again there was newspaper editor Arthur Brisbane who in 1911 was giving a talk to the Syracuse Advertising Men’s Club and told them to ‘Use a picture. It’s worth a thousand words.’ Whatever the origin though, it does highlight the fact that visuals play an integral role in how your existing or potential customers will view your business. The reality in marketing is that image is everything. If your

photography is not of impression. Nor will excellent quality and they be memorable. your graphic design Think of some of the misses the mark your more successful symbranding efforts will bols that have become come across as being a part of the marketing landscape. McDonweak and amateurish. Your graphics and ald’s golden arches, the your photographs are Nike swoosh, brand key features of the pro- names such as Coke fessional face of your and Pepsi, they are all organization. They will easily recognizable. The one thing they provide the mental image that will stick in all have in common is the minds of your cus- their consistency. They are evitomers, suppliIT’S YOUR BUSINESS dent wherever those ers and products the comare sold. munity OE Good, proat large. fessionally From MITH developed the time graphic we were born our first impres- design will ensure that sions of life were your visual marketformed by the things ing will support your we saw around us. To overall goals and objeca great degree we use tives. By the same token our sense of sight to gather the information a photograph is more that bombards us each than just a nice picday. What we see also ture. It is an art form determines how much that not only has an importance we will eye catching composiassign to each of those tion but can be reproduced well and equally visual messages. It stands to reason as important will supthen that using visuals port your marketing in marketing and com- message and enhance munications allows us your brand. The graphic eleto reach deeper levels of relationship building ments in your marketand making better con- ing strategy can make nections with specific or break whether peotarget groups. Memo- ple will retain your rable images are what message. Well executprovide those lasting ed graphics will help impressions that help explain your message build brand aware- and make you stand out in a world that has ness. The key to using become more and more visuals is to make reliant on visual imagthem simple but pow- ery. The goal of every erful. A poorly designed logo, business card marketing and comor brochure does not munications strategy help convey a positive is to clearly convey

what you have to sell, how you can fill a need, want or desire and ultimately get people to reach into their pocket or budget to make the decision to buy your product or service. There’s another adage that is commonly found in marketing textbooks: it’s not what you say, but how you say it, which ties in with the expression that we started with: a picture is worth a thousand words. When you combine both of these you have a very powerful tool that will make your business stand out and help you become successful. So thanks again to the students of the professional photography course. Some of them will be graduating soon so watch for them as they make their way into the world of business. Joe Smith is a communications consultant and an accomplished fine artist. He can be reached via e-mail at joesmith@shaw.ca

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENTS TO TOWN OF COMOX ZONING BYLAW 1377 AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A PHASED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BYLAW A Public Hearing will be held at:

d’Esterre House 1801 Beaufort Avenue Comox, B.C. on: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 time: 7:00 pm This Public Hearing will be held to consider the following proposed Bylaws: BYLAW NO. 1728 In general terms, the purpose of proposed Bylaw No. 1728 (Comox Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 78, 2012) is to amend Town of Comox Zoning Bylaw 1377 by rezoning from R1.1 Single-Family to R3.2 Single Family/Secondary Suite – 450m2 to facilitate a subdivision of Lot 1, Section 80 and District Lot 156, Comox District, Plan 43933, shown shaded on MAP 1 below. BYLAW NO. 1731 In general terms, the purpose of Bylaw No. 1731 (Comox Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 79, 2012) is to amend Town of Comox Zoning Bylaw 1377 to rezone from C3.1 Arterial Commercial to CD 11 Comprehensive Development 11: 640 Anderton Commercial/Mini-Storage Lot 2 Section 70 Comox District Plan VIP62830, shown shaded on MAP 2 below. BYLAW NO. 1732 In general terms, the purpose of Bylaw No. 1732 (Comox Phased Development Agreement No. 5: 640 Anderton Road, Authorization Bylaw, 2012) is to establish a Phased Development Agreement between the developer, Amigo Ventures Corp. Inc No. BC0731681 and the Town of Comox for the provision of the following amenities in relation to the development of Lot 2 Section 70 Comox District Plan VIP62830, shown shaded on MAP 2 below: • construction of commercial buildings in keeping with sustainable development standards; • provision of public art on a wall of a commercial building The Phased Development Agreement will limit the Town’s ability to change the permitted uses, conditions of use, density, parcel area, parcel coverage, height, and required setback regulations applicable to Lot 2 Section 70 Comox District Plan VIP62830 pursuant to Bylaw No. 1731 (Comox Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 79, 2012) for a term of ten years. The proposed development on Lot 2 Plan VIP62830 is for approximately 246 square metres of commercial space and approximately 1840 square metres of warehouse space in three buildings. The Phased Development Agreement may be assigned to another developer of Lot 2 Plan VIP62830 if the Town agrees.

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Copies of the proposed Bylaws Nos. 1728, 1731 and 1732, along with Comox Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw, 2011 and Town of Comox Zoning Bylaw No. 1377 and other information relevant to the proposed Bylaws are available for public inspection at the Town Hall, 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excepting Statutory Holidays from the date of the publication of this Notice up to and including June 20, 2012. At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person, by their representative or by written submission on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaws. Persons wishing to make written submissions in advance of the Public Hearing may do so by mail to 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 1R9, by fax to 250-339-7110, or by e-mail to council@comox.ca, as long as the submission: 1. 2. 3.

is received before 4:00 p.m. on June 20, 2012; is addressed to Mayor and Council; identifies the bylaw or bylaws under consideration in the subject line of a letter or email; and 4. includes the name and address of the person making the submission. Each such person is solely responsible to ensure that their submission is received on time. The Town will not issue any acknowledgement of receipt of such submissions. Written submissions will also be received during the Public Hearing. Legal considerations prevent the Town of Comox Council from considering any representations after closure of the Public Hearing. MARVIN KAMENZ MUNICIPAL PLANNER

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

Debate being debased Juan de Fuca NDP MLA John Horgan knows he crossed the line when he called out the blustering theatrics of Kevin Krueger, the B.C. Liberal MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson. However, the worst thing about this incident is the dishonour it brought to an outdated parliamentary system that tolerates behaviour that modern society no longer will. Horgan and Krueger shared headlines after their Monday morning exchange. In case you missed it, after enduring a barrage of hectoring from Krueger on May 28, Horgan shot back with a comment that suggested his opponent drank too much wine with breakfast. Horgan later regretted making the comment, though he stopped short of a full apology (he did apologize to deputy speaker Linda Reid after calling her out for failing to take charge and muffle Krueger). For his part, Krueger simply dismissed Horgan’s comments much as he does any comments he disagrees with. Krueger has a reputation for his loud voice even among a chamber of shouters. You can argue he has been effective at both shutting down opposition speakers — he also made headlines after heckling independent MLA Vicki Huntington back in February. To be sure, debates of the highest level must be open for various forms of expression. That includes speaking loudly or even yelling at select moments. But done to the extent Krueger does is beyond crossing the line. The expectation of his booming hectoring has done nothing to add to the discussions needed to govern our province. Indeed, one of the most prominent campaigns underway has been Premier Christy Clark’s antibullying initiative. How can anyone take her seriously if she sits by while one of her party’s members is allowed to rudely shout down people? Is government so afraid that if the opposition actually gets a chance to speak they might say something the public wants to hear? Victoria News

Record Question of the Week This week: Sixty-nine per cent of respondents said they are concerned about the health effects of smart meters. Next week: Does C-38 omnibus federal legislation set a dangerous precedent by including too much in one bill? Visit www. comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll. The Comox Valley’s own Blue Mo Moon, Beaufort and Coastal Black wineries garnered a total of 38 medals from recent wine competitions.

A group of aggressive young g Raven coal mine protesters showed no respect Monday to the family and friends of slain James Denton outside the local courthouse.

‘Super centres’ not adequate Rupert has had a problem with signed an international agreeDear editor, keeping staff levels. New employment for the traffic management Like so many other readers, I ees posted to Prince Rupert usuof the Strait of Juan de Fuca. feel that our MP John Duncan, ally only last a year or two before This Co-operative Vessel Traffic like many of his colleagues, has seeking a position at another been ordered to toe the party line Service (CVTS) agreement has worked flawlessly since its incep- MCTS center, or alternate when it comes to the closure of employment. the Marine Communications and tion. The remoteness and climate of However, to date, this decision Traffic Services (MCTS) centres Prince Rupert is not very appealby the Canadian government to in Comox and Ucluelet. ing to many MCTS employees or close the frontline Tofino MCTS Therefore, they are naturally their families. Of the 17 officers centre has not even been dismaking statements such as ... currently working at the Comox cussed with those in charge of “I do believe that public safety MCTS centre on Wireless Road the US Coast Guard. will continue to be served at the at Cape Lazo, 13 transferred A meeting of the Joint Cosame or even improved levels here from Prince Rupert. ordinating Group (JCG) for the given the technological improveSimilar numbers can be found CVTS is scheduled for this week ments they are putting in.” at the MCTS centre in Having worked as an Ucluelet. MCTS supervisor for 25 It is highly unlikely years at the Tofino MCTS What ‘improved technologies’ can centre in Ucluelet before allow an officer sitting in Prince Rupert that many will relish the idea of being transferred my retirement, I can assure you that the areas to assist a lifeboat out of Tofino or Bam- back to Prince Rupert; field to a vessel in distress off the west thus the loss of local of responsibility (AOR) expertise when these for the Comox, Tofino and coast of Vancouver Island? individuals either take Prince Rupert centres a “golden handshake” or are too vast for officers seek other employment. at one single centre to be in Ucluelet. No doubt there will Oh, and if any of your readers responsible to oversee. be much discussion about the are curious as to why there has Operators at each centre are planned closure of the Tofino been so little said about the clotrained and familiar with the MCTS centre and the impact it sure of these MCTS centres, it is many hundreds of local place will have on the signed agreebecause all DFO employees have names that are referred to by ment. been reminded that they must mariners when times of assisControlling the approaches follow the DFO ‘code of ethics’, tance are required. How on earth to the Juan de Fuca Strait by which includes the provision that can these enormous geographical officers at a station in Prince areas be amalgamated into two Rupert would be the same as the they cannot speak publicly about government policy, such as the “super centres” (Prince Rupert Vancouver International Airport closure of the Kitsilano CG Base and Victoria) without compromis- being controlled from Edmonton. or the MCTS centres, without the ing the safety of those on the How absurd is that? permission of the DFO. waters? Oh, wait a minute, perhaps Punishment for doing so What ‘improved technologies’ that’s the government’s next can allow an officer sitting in move in cost savings. Perhaps we includes dismissal with loss of benefits! Prince Rupert to assist a lifeboat shouldn’t give them any ideas! Dave Godfrey, out of Tofino or Bamfield to a Since it first opened in 1981, Union Bay vessel in distress off the west the MCTS center at Prince coast of Vancouver Island? As the union representing the Marine Communications and WRITE TO US Traffic Services (MCTS) officers has stated, “The improved techLetters to the editor should be signed and include a daytime telephone numnological systems the governber for verification. Keep ‘em short; we will edit for length. Names withheld ment is applauding has been only in exceptional circumstances. promised for over 10 years; however a working model has yet to SEND LETTERS TO: Fax to: (250) 338-5568 E-mail to: letters@comoxvalleyrecord.com be produced.” Website: www.comoxvalleyrecord.com In 1979, the governments of Mail to: 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay, B.C., V9N 2Z7 Canada and the United States

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Legislation Spontaneous artistic expression fine high-handed Dear editor, The government is taking a dangerous step pushing through so many changes to existing legislation that have little or nothing to do with the nation’s budget. These changes should each get a fair hearing in the committees with the expertise to examine them, to ensure that the government is enacting well-considered policies that will be a net benefit to Canadians. I am asking MP John Duncan as a constituent to please urge his cabinet colleagues to break up Bill C-38 to allow reasoned debate on the bill’s many disparate sections. Packaging all into an omnibus bill this size goes against parliamentary tradition and shows disrespect for our democratic

heritage. This is a dangerous precedent that could be used by future governments. I strongly feel that this political manoeuvre will further undermine participation in our democracy and create additional cynicism about the political process in general. This bill directly contradicts the government’s claims to be open, responsive and accountable. Canadians of all political persuasions are disappointed with this highhanded approach to governing and are waiting for this government to take a more humble, responsible and conservative position that respects our parliamentary traditions and democratic principles. Gavin MacPhail, Comox

Protesters were absent Dear editor, Regarding the protest against Bill C-38. Where were these demonstrators when the veterans were demonstrating last November?

And the November before. When there was a year when there were more Mounties than vets — when it`s cold and wet, where were they? Bill Ouellette

Kayakers grateful Dear editor, Re: 2012 Puntledge River Paddle Fest. This year’s festival was a great success. We had 120 paddlers from Vancouver Island, the Mainland, northwestern USA and Alberta. Paddlers had the opportunity to paddle the different sections on the Puntledge.

Groups also took in runs on the Oyster River, the alpine section of the Browns and the lower Browns river. Thanks to all our sponsors and we look forward to the ninth annual Puntledge River Paddle Festival next year. Dave Prothero, Comox Valley

in our lives, beyond its Dear editor, economic importance. Recently in the To think about how Comox Valley we were important art is to us, treated to Elevate the just think about no Arts, an initiative of music (and poetry), no some very dedicated performance, no enterart lovers. tainment, no paintAll kinds of artists ings, pictures, photos, and artisans persculptures, (building) formed and presented design, floral arrangetheir works of art and ments, prints, clothing crafts. Some artists with artistic design, were there to demonamong strate many the techIn some expressions. niques of Marketing producsenses, art is big and busiing their business and it ness in genart. is affected by eco- eral use art This extensively. whole nomic ups and Given event downs as much as art’s hiswas a anything else is, torical wonderful but it has always importance and condisplay played a major temporary of partly symbolic role in relevance, spontaour lives, beyond it’s always neous seemed artistic its economic strange to expresimportance. me how sion. The reluctant event governdrew ments have been to people into downsupport the arts and town Courtenay and culture unless they couldn’t help but can show a direct improve traffic into link to their economic local businesses. impact. It seems that the All three levels of value of art is often government in Canada tied to its economic impact, and that’s fine. dedicate miniscule proportions of their Art through time is annual operating often, if not always, a way of connecting with and capital budgets the gods or symbolical- to the arts although some communities ly producing prosperare much better at it ity in the hope that it will become real in the than others. All levels of government spend next fall harvest. relatively much larger Art has also been proportions of their used as a means of budgets on sports and enhancing or quesrecreational activities tioning authority and and facilities. power. Its importance All governments waxes and wanes. have supported the In a time like ours, arts and culture in art works, paintthe past. We are very ings, sculptures, etc., grateful for this. become commodities Over the almost 40 like everything else years of the existence and some art works of the Comox Valley sell in the millions Art Gallery, all levels of dollars. In some of government have senses, art is big busiextended to it their ness and it is affected financial support. by economic ups and Local governments, downs as much as the CVRD, the Town of anything else is, but Comox but particularit has always played ly the City of Courtea major symbolic role

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nay have all supported the Gallery. The City has most recently supported the Comox Valley Art Gallery with special funding allowing it to continue operations, but by and large, funding is

same level, but in the same way, using budgetary line items or creating services. Roger G. Albert Editor’s note: Roger G. Albert is the president of the Comox Valley Art Gallery.

usually ad hoc, projectbased and insecure. Governments need to step up and support major arts organizations in the same way they support sports and recreation, not necessarily at the

Meters causing concerns Dear editor, Indeed smart meters as it stands would not be an improvement for the consumer. Joanne Sales is correct with the negative stories regarding these meters. I don’t understand why B.C. Hydro is ready to make the change, while all these serious allegations

appreciated and it is definitely a must to expect any valued input from the public. Thanks, Joanne, for your warnings, especially about the company that is promoting this new system of collecting data of the usage of our electricity. A proper investigation is needed. Ary Sala, Fanny Bay

have not been properly investigated. BC Hydro “are open to public input.” I am not sure what this means. Thanks to Joanne we have some information, otherwise the public at large would have no idea what this is all about. A more informed approach from the Hydro company would have been

Opposition not very smart Dear editor, Re: Smart meters and Mr. Alan Turner’s letter in particular. I do not understand the general fear of smart meters. If they are as dangerous as some people fear, why

fangled electronics? To Alan Turner’s letter in particular, I have to wonder what the Jews and Moslems have to do with the smart meters? Jutta Tschauner, Cumberland

do you think they are available in the first place? Do you people really believe Hydro wants to rot us out and put us in danger? What about mobiles, computers, and all the other new-

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Youth learn about ecology Environmental program celebrates eighth anniversary on July 1 The Youth and Ecological Restoration Program (YER) has two milestones to celebrate this year. On July 1 the program will have been operating in the Comox Valley for eight years and over 200 youth have participated. Funding is provided by BC Ministry of Children and Family Development. A YER celebration was held at Glacier View Learning Centre on Thursday. Sleepy-eyed teenagers get picked up early in the morning to don chest waders and go to one of our local streams to count and care for the precious wild salmon who live there. They learn how we impact on salmon and how we help salmon to survive. They learn how forests help salmon and salmon help forests. They learn how people support youth to build a sense of themselves as part of our community and stewards of this place. In the words of one of the youth caregivers, “This work makes a huge difference to the kids, the community and the environment; they are building their value system.” YER provides youth with experience, training and support through involvement in local ecological restoration work. In the first phase they work

with about four organizations and give a public presentation to a community group. Including referrals, environmental work and presentation places the program has created partnerships with 117 groups. The program has a second phase (YERII) where youth build on their previous skills. The YER co-ordinator and two youth work together with a registered professional biologist who guides the integrity of the work and provides a written report. This summer three YERII projects are planned. One project will conduct an ecological inventory in Seal Bay Park for Comox Valley Regional District, Community Services Branch. There are two projects for Millard Piercy Watershed Stewards; to expand watercourse mapping and conduct juvenile salmonid population estimates in Millard Creek. Stay tuned, as the youth will lead guided tours of the YERII project sites and there will be press releases to let you know where and when they will be happening. Big thanks go to all of the youth who have participated over the past eight years and the community groups who have supported YER. For more information, contact Wendy Kotilla at wkotilla@ shaw.ca or 250-3368487. — Youth and Ecological Restoration Program

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There was something wrong with the baby fairy’s wing. It hadn’t developed correctly and, despite her best efforts, Violet was unable to fly. A fairy that can’t fly just isn’t right! So Violet’s fairy siblings were determined to find a way to fix their baby sister’s wing. But that meant flying deep into the dark forest where there were dangerous owls, scary spiders and a host of other creatures that would turn their fairy life upside down. Away With the Fairies is a new book by author/singer/songwriter Mary Murphy. Born in Ireland, Murphy knows full well the truth about fairies and their magical escapades. Truth be told, I think she’s half-fairy herself. On June 9, Murphy is offering a Very Merry Fairy Saturday. It begins with the Courtenay Library Literacy and the Power of Imagination Fairy Party. From 10:30 a.m. to noon, children can create their own table place mat, make a fairy bookmark, receive a special fairy pop and, if they choose, receive their very own fairy name from the magical Queen of the Fairy Book. Murphy encourages all boys and girls to come dressed as fairies and bring their imaginations. The event is free and parental/ adult supervision is required. Later that day Fairy Mary will be launching her book at the Laughing Oyster Bookstore from 2 to 4 p.m. This is a great opportunity to meet the author and find out all about fairies. And on June 17, Murphy will bring her fairy stories to downtown Courtenay to celebrate Car Free Sunday. Copies of Away With the Fairies will be available at the library, the bookstore and Murphy’s table near Scotiabank on Car Free Sunday. Away With the Fairies has recently been accepted as curriculum for kindergarten through

Grade 3 classes at the Camellia Waldorf School in Sacramento, Calif. “Indeed they are being used as teaching tools, and will achieve popularity in Waldorf schools, where fairies are absolutely understood to be real to the young child and where we Waldorf teachers believe in the importance of child development through storytelling,” Ruth Bucklin says in an e-mail from the school. Murphy is exploring other placements in public elementary schools, alternative schools and libraries. I think part of the appeal of Away With the Fairies is that it’s much more than a book. Murphy’s original stories of a fairy family and their adventures are accompanied by the lyrics to four songs, colouring pages for younger folk and a vocabulary challenge and word puzzle for older children. And that’s not all. Also included in the package is a CD with Murphy reading stories aloud and singing the songs. And tucked in behind the CD is a tiny fairy dressing doll, commonly called a paper doll in North America, and an outfit for her to change into. Murphy claims Away With the Fairies is suitable for ages four to 104. I fall somewhere in the middle and was enchanted by the fanciful stories and quirky characters such as Nash the Dash, Broc the Badger and Minar the Mouse. The stories, often based on Murphy’s siblings early childhood escapades, are funny, heartwarming and downright magical. I particularly enjoyed the CD. Thanks to Murphy’s partner, Paul Keim, at Dove Creek Studios, the recording and sound quality is excellent. And Murphy’s distinctive voice for each character is a delight to listen to. “I believe that families bond over books, not TV shows or videos,” says Murphy. “I had my favourites when I was growing up and so did my children, we all loved Winnie the Pooh, Wind in

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the Willows and stories by Beatrice Potter and Hans Christian Andersen. “And I really appreciate it when authors don’t talk down to children,” she adds. “I believe writers should use lively language and vocabulary. Children learn the meanings through the context.” And there’s no doubt Murphy knows her subject well. Born in Wexford, Ireland, she was just a youngster when her family moved to New York City. Like many newcomers, they were drawn to others of the same culture. “We were all very very contained within our families and as immigrants in an Irish neighbourhood,” she says. “It’s what everyone did. And every Sunday we all got together to tell stories, dance, sing and share a meal. We didn’t leave Ireland, we brought it with us.” A Comox Valley resident for nearly a decade, Murphy usually makes an extended visit to her birth land once a year. So it’s no surprise that Away With the Fairies has some strong family connections. The fairy fun continues on Murphy’s website where the young and young at heart can learn Irish words, jokes and recipes, create their own story or become part of the website. A person can even hire Murphy’s daughter to create a drawing of themselves or a loved one as a fairy. “What I’d really like to do,” explains Murphy, “is find someone interested in purchasing a bulk order of 20 or more books to donate to a hospital, Lilli House, a hospice or anywhere children are in a situation where they need to escape with the fairies. I’d be very happy to offer a special discount for that.” Away With the Fairies, (Dove Creek Studios, 48 pgs, illustrations & CD) retails for $21.95. Book are available through Laughing Oyster Bookstore, www. marymurphy.ca and at events.

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Torn Rainbow examines dark side of our schools Following the recent announcement of Christy Clark’s new anti-bullying program for schools, the Community Justice Centre is presenting the premier of a new play on the subject. The play was commissioned from awardwinning theatre director and Vanier drama teacher Lori Mazey. Torn Rainbow, or Sticks & Stones & Names May Break Me has been in development for a year. It is based upon interviews with Comox Valley students and recent graduates about their experiences with homophobia, racism, and hate speech in schools and throughout our community. The approach is similar to the one used by the Tectonic Theatre Company’s Laramie Project, which told the story of the homophobic murder of Matthew Shepard in a small town in Montana in 1998. Mazey presented the play through Courtenay Little Theatre in 2003, one of the first youth performances of the play in Canada. Mazey won Best Director and the production also won Best Production and Best Ensemble at the provincial drama finals that year. Torn Rainbow is part of the CJC’s Arts Engagement project this year, funded through EmbraceBC and the Government of Canada. CJC offered the project as a support to the implementation of the School District’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Policy, which was adopted a year ago. Scenes from the play were presented at last February’s Professional Development Day to both the teachers and the support staff. The teachers’ association and the support staff union (CUPE) have also contributed to the funding needed to bring the play to the stage. It opened on the road in Nanaimo Dis-

VANIER DRAMA STUDENT Jesse Polito has a key role to play in the presentation of Torn Rainbow, a play about bullying that opens Wednesday at Vanier Secondary School. trict Secondary on May 29 and has toured to Dover Bay Secondary, Alberni District Secondary, Carihi in Campbell River, and Port Hardy Secondary. It was also the featured opening for the Destination Unity Inclusive Youth Leadership event earlier this month at Shawnigan Lake. “Each audience has been totally gripped,” said Bruce Curtis, the play’s producer. “They were on the edge of their seats throughout and you could see on the faces of the students that they had either been the bully or been bullied.” The cast of 16

includes Vanier theatre student Jesse Polito (winner of the Kim Cattrall $3,000 scholarship announced last month) and 15 other current and former Vanier theatre students. The cast, under Mazey’s direction, are turning in stunning performances of real depth and understanding. They are clearly drawing from deep within their own experience of what they’ve seen and heard themselves and it is clear that the dialogue is having a powerful effect on their own emotions. “Mazey’s work on this play has been inspired and she has

produced a vital piece of theatre that achieves the goals,” Curtis said. “The goals we set were to push the audience to think more deeply about the impact of their own and others’ hate speech and physical bullying on the victims, and to understand where those actions come from and how they have been tolerated in our culture for far too long. “The play will be successful when we can begin to discern a change in our community’s attitudes.” Woven through the script are the words of the Comox Valley’s own youth responses to a set of interviews conducted by Jesse Polito. Audiences’ will find the student’s thoughts and feelings expressed clearly and directly. Most adults will find themselves stunned as the experiences of our youth are starkly shared. Administrators and teachers at the schools where the play toured acknowledged it was challenging, but needed to be heard. One administrator said she hadn’t seen such sincere attention being given to anything in a long time. Torn Rainbow’s impact won’t end when the curtain comes down on the production’s currently scheduled performances. The play is

being filmed and a copy of the video will be provided with copies of the script to any community theatre group, high school drama department, of other group which would like to mount the play. As copyright holder in the script, the Community Justice Centre is waiving the fees and royalties to encourage performances across the province and the country. Torn Rainbow opens June 13 at 8 p.m. in the Vanier Secondary Theatre. There is a second performance June 15. Tickets are $10 (general admission) and available through Laughing Oyster Bookshop in Courtenay, Comox Videos N More, and the Community Justice Centre in Courtenay. Curtis expects a large audience and said that if the two shows are sold out by

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He’s king of the ukulele The Comox Valley Ukulele Jam will present ukulele entertainer and teacher Ralph Shaw on June 16 at Joe’s Garage. Ralph has been described as a man with a knack for engaging an audience and keeping them right in the palm of his hand. He’s also a man who’s able and willing to help others understand the art of performance. He’s a rare mix — an über-talented performer with the soul of a

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Circus stays in town 7 Story Circus, your local community circus, presents A Tall and Peculiar Tale on June 14, 15 and 17. In A Tall and Peculiar Tale, a caterpillar, a fisherman, a librarian and her writer navigate a secret world where transformations take place, dreams are chased and love is found. Featuring astonishing aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, unicyclists, jugglers and maybe even a fish, the shows happen at Courtenay Recreation’s Lewis Centre. Doors open at 6:30

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ART ALCHEMY studio/galshow, lery hosts Square Foot show opening June 8 from 7 to 10 p.m. above United Carpet at 362 10th St. in Courtenay (stairs-only access). Check www.artalchemy.ca for more information. AVALANCHE BAR & GRILL jam night every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Comedy night on the third Thursday of the month, starting at 9 p.m. House Ten85 DJs live music starting every Saturday at 9 p.m. FMI: 250-331-0334. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY open Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Three new exhibits from June 9 to July 7. Opening reception June 8, 7 to 9 p.m.FMI: 250-338-621 or www.comoxvalleyartgallery. com. CORRE ALICE GALLERY in Cumberland at 2781 Dunsmuir Ave. Hours 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. New exhibit runs May 18 to 30. FMI: 250-4004099. COURTENAY MUSEUM exhibits work by NIC photography students until June 15. Students present June 1. FMI: 250-334-0686 . DENMAN ISLAND SUMMER GALLERY presents art by Scot Bullick, opening May 31. Open every day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ELKS HALL in Courtenay offers open mic Wednesdays, 8 p.m. FMI: 250-334-2512. GATEHOUSE BISTRO AND GALLERY in Cumberland. FMI: 250-336-8099. GRIFFIN PUB north of CFB Comox hosts Jazztet every Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. JOE’S GARAGE features Anela Kahiamoe and Richard Thompson in ukulele nights Thursdays at 8 p.m. MEX PUB has a Rock ‘n Country Jam ‘n Dance hosted by Outlaw Fever on Tuesdays (except the first Tuesday of the month), starting at 9 p.m. MUIR ART GALLERY open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 440 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay. Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. FMI: www.comoxvalleyarts.org. PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. at 1729 Comox Ave. Judi Pedder’s show the Magic of Watercolour from May 15 to 27. Sofie Skapski Show and Sale from May 29 to June 17. Opening reception May 20, 1 to 4 p.m. Free Admission. FMI: www.pearlellisgallery. com, including a virtual tour, or on Facebook. POTTERS PLACE in Courtenay open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Joe Stefiuk exhibiting works in May. FMI: www.thepottersplace.ca or 250-334-4613. PURPLE ONION DELI features paintings of Tracy Kobus in May. WALLFARMERS GALLERY has work by Max Kaufman in June. FMI: wallfarmers on Facebook or visit wallfarmers.ca. WAVERLEY HOTEL jam night with Brodie Dawson and friends runs every Thursday, no cover. Visit www.waverleyhotel.ca. WHISTLE STOP PUB house band Big Fun on stage each weekend. WHYTE’S FRAMING AND GALLERY presents art by Bev Byerley until June 13 at 1225 Lazo Rd., a short distance from Comox. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ZOCALO CAFÉ, bassist Tim Croft plays duets with different musicians in various genres Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Anderson Jazz Syndicate performs on the last Friday of each month. Music begins at 7:30 p.m.

KYPRIOS and guest TONYE AGANABA at Waverley Hotel. Tickets at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel or by phone at 250-336-8322. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY reception for Compound Eye: Visions, Views and Imaginings of Bees/ Striking Gold/WordPlay, 7 to 9 p.m. FMI: 250-338-6211. FORBIDDEN JAZZ at Zocalo Café, 7:30 p.m., by donation.

Saturday, June 9 KENNY SHAW, BRIAN TEMPLE at Studio Live (2679 Beaufort Ave. in Cumberland). Tickets at Bop City Records or by calling 250339-7431. BEE WOLF RAY at Zocalo Café, 7 to 9 p.m. FMI: http:// soundcloud.com/bee-music. GAIL NEULS exhibits paintings at Filberg Lodge, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MARY MURPHY reads from her new book, Courtenay Library, 10:30 a.m. POTTERS’ PLACE celebrates 20th anniversary, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: 250-334-3613, www.thepottersplace.ca or Facebook. DRUMDRAMA, FAR SIDE BOYS, JAMBASSADORS perform at Fallen Alders Community Hall, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Sunday, June 10 EVERGREEN SENIORS present A Tribute to Don Messer, 2 p.m., Filberg Centre. Tickets $10 each at the Florence Filberg Centre at 411 Anderton in Courtenay (250338-1000). SURREY CHILDREN’S CHOIR AND YOUTRH CHORUS with Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. at Comox United Church. Admittance by donation. GAIL NEULS exhibits paintings at Filberg Lodge, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, June 12 LINCOLN FOSTER BAND with Jilli Martini Band at Avalanche Bar and Grill, 8 to 11 p.m.

Wednesday, June 13 TORN RAINBOW presented at Vanier Secondary School, 8 p.m. Tickets at Laughing Oyster Bookshop, Videos N More and Community Justice Centre. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY screens film Queen of the Sun at CVAG, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7/$5. FMI: 250338-6211.

Thursday, June 14 THE FRETLESS at Old Church Theatre in Courtenay. Doors open at 7, concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Long & McQuade. FMI: 250-3394249. 7 STORY CIRCUS at Lewis Centre, 7 p.m. Tickets at door. RALPH SHAW performs during Comox Valley Ukulele Jam, 8 p.m. at Joe’s Garage.

Friday, June 15 TORN RAINBOW presented at Vanier Secondary School, 8 p.m. Tickets at Laughing Oyster Bookshop, Videos N More and Community Justice Centre. 7 STORY CIRCUS at Lewis Centre, 7 p.m. Tickets at door.

Saturday, June 16 BANANAFISH ORCHESTRA at Waverley Hotel. Tickets at Bop City, Waverley Hotel or by phone at 250-336-8322. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. FACTORIES AND ALLEYWAYS performs at Joe’s Garage. RICHARD GRAINGER in house concert. FMI: 250-3375337.

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Freeman back with Fretless The Fretless is a young, talented fourpiece band that blends the worlds of celtic, folk and chamber music into a vibrant, unique sound they call “radtrad.” They may look like a conventional string quartet, but, with explosive flair, innovative arrangements and roots deeply based in Celtic and Canadian fiddle styles, The Fretless is creating their own unique path in the music world. They are celebrating the release of their first CD, Waterbound, and are kicking off their CD release tour with their first show in Courtenay. Local fiddler Trent Freeman heads up The Fretless along with fellow Canadians Ivonne Hernandez (violin, vocals, step); and Karrnnel Sawitsky (violin, viola); with Californian Eric Wright on cello.

Ivonne, Trent and Karrnnel met several years ago on the Canadian fiddling and step dancing competition circuit and quickly became great chums and competitors. Individually winning multiple awards across Canada, they made names for themselves among Canada’s top fiddlers. Ivonne and Trent studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where they met Eric, a cellist who can not only play traditional and Irish music but can also accompany the tunes, mixing bass, melody lines and rhythmic patterns, as only a drummer can. The trio completed their studies, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and reconnected with their friend, Karrnnel, by then a fiddling civil engineer. For full details on their tour and information, check out www.

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Shaw, Temple on mission Kenny Shaw and Brian Temple are on a mission to prove to the world that you can “make it” at the age of 60. With a ton of talent and a load of experience between the two of them, they are plotting to make a video of their fabulous comedy/music show, which is all about the ‘60s, “when rock and roll was fun.” The irony is that they already have successful careers under their belts, with Shaw having been inducted into the BC Country Music Hall of Fame, and Temple having toured with CBS’s Hudson Brothers. Their lists of accolades go on to much more, including Canadian Forces Show Tours, cruise ships and international stages in Las Vegas and beyond. Since they combined their energy and song lists, they have been packing in the happy crowds at country clubs, casinos and fairs with their duo show for almost three years, and now are marketing their ‘60s show the modern way, on the Internet and TV.

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Grainger playing at house The Gardeners Green Folk Music Club is hosting another house concert June 16 at 7 p.m. This time, the performer is Richard Grainger, who is on tour from England. Richard has been very active for years in the folk club and folk festival scene in the U.K., both as a performer and as artistic director for various festivals. He was born in Middlesbrough, an industrial town on the north east coast of England, and now lives in a village on the North York Moors. He is a singer and songwriter whose music is steeped in the Northumbrian and English folk traditions. He became a member of the legendary Teesside Fettlers in the late 1980s. He was singing from an early age with his musical family, and has never stopped! Today, with more than a dozen albums to his credit, he is acknowledged as one of the finest exponents of folk song in the U.K. Richard has toured extensively, with performances in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, and throughout Europe. His performances are marked by his unique style of guitar accompaniment and like many of his fellow Yorkshiremen, by his engaging sense of humour. Samples of Richard’s music can be heard at www.myspace.com/ richardgrainger. As this is a house concert, taking place in a private home, seating will be limited. Tickets are $20 ($10 children) and include a bountiful dessert buffet and hot drinks. Gardeners Green is a non-profit organization, and all the money taken at the door goes directly to the performer. To date, Gardeners Green Folk Music Club has raised nearly $3,000 for Families for Children (www.familiesforchildren.ca). If you’d like to reserve tickets for this great evening of entertainment taking place in the intimate atmosphere of our home, phone 250-3375337. — Gardeners Green Folk Music Club

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Ray at café day jams at the Backstreet Pub, as well as playing occasional shows in town and elsewhere. “Sweet with a gutsy edge,” says well-known local songwriter Helen Austin, founder of the Comox Valley Songwriters’ Circle. Bee’s music is described as having a unique raw, sweet sound with a soft edge of pleasurable intimacy, with haunting, inspiring and often-stirring ideas and images. Her voice has been compared to such diverse artists as Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Janis Joplin. For some samples of Bee’s original music, visit http:// soundcloud.com/beemusic. — Bee Wolf Ray

Hornby Island singer/songwriter Bee Wolf Ray is back at the Zocalo Café on June 9 at 7 p.m. Bee will be ably accompanied on harmonies and percussion by Peter Cloud Panjoyah, who is attracting buzz as co-lead singer of the Jilli Martini Band. Bee will offer a mix of original songs and eclectic covers. Her songwriting is accomplished, lyrical and deep with recurring themes of earthy spirituality, love’s many forms, the quest for identity and the depths of the human condition, deep topics leavened by her clever, quirky humour. Bee is a regular at the Comox Valley Songwriters’ Circle and the Sun-

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THE LINCOLN FOSTER Band plays Tuesday at the Avalanche Bar and Grill. sion. You can hear other influences such as Bowie, U2, Elvis Costello, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foo Fighters.

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Own The Podium? It’s more like Owe The Podium. At least that’s the ongoing situation for Canadian beach volleyball players trying to qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympics. “Absolutely nothing has happened,” said Conrad Leinemann, COO of CAN Fund in response to a Record inquiry of Volleyball Canada funding of our nation’s Olympic hopefuls – including Comox Valley’s Martin Reader and Maverick Hatch. “Still all 20 athletes have received zero carding money (either $900-$1,500 per month) for the last six months. It is a complete joke.” Leinemann, from Kelowna, won gold in men’s beach volleyball at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg and represented Canada at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. “We did a fundraiser on our own since Volleyball Canada refused to help in any way. We have raised $80,000 so far. With the help of proud Canadians we were able to get the beach team to Russia and Italy for the last two Olympic qualifiers,” Leinemann told the Record. “Follow us on Twitter @ canfund, or any of the athletes. We will let everyone know what is going on,” Leinemann added. Other information on the Canadian Athletes Now Fund is available at www.MYCANFund.ca or by calling 1-866-

MARTIN READER AND other members of Canada’s beach volleyball team have received no funding from Volleyball Canada this Olympic year. 937-2012. Reader noted tax receipts are available for those making donations, and all money donated to the fund goes directly to support the beach volleyball athletes. With the Olympic clock counting down, the players say they have hit the limit of their personal credit cards and cannot afford plane tickets to the crucial Europe qualifying tournaments for the July 27 to Aug. 12 Games in London, England. The carding money is on hold because seven-year veteran Rich VanHuizen is making an appeal after not being picked for the national squad this year. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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The Comox Valley Sports Centre was the place to be on the afternoon of Sunday, June 3. Cumberland’s own roller derby team, the Brick House Betties, played a nail biter game against one of Terminal City Roller Girls’ house teams, The Riot Girls from Vancouver. This was a very close ROLLER roller derby game from start to finish. At half time, the Brick House Betties were winning 82-59. During the second half, the Riot Girls fought back to take the lead. In the last minute, the Riot Girls’ jammer (point scorer) received a penalty which gave the Betties a chance to win. “Our jammer skated like mad, scoring 26 points

which would have won the game for us except in the last few seconds the Riot Girls’ jammer got out of the penalty box to sneak through, scoring four points which ensured their win,” a Brick House Betties spokesperson explained. The final score was 163-159 for the Riot Girls. “The Brick House BetDERBY ties thank all the fans who came out to support us, our volunteers, officials from the Coastal Call Monitors, and our sponsors, Rick’s Plumbing, Bayview Chiropractic, Family Counselling Comox, Toneff Funeral Services, The Waverley Hotel, McKinnon Photography, and Artform Photographics,” the spokesperson said. – Brick House Betties

Triathletes busy on two fronts The Comox Valley Triathlon Club’s junior and adult athletes were busy over the May long weekend racing in the local Shoreline Orthodontics Comox Valley Tri-K Triathlon and the Shawnigan Lake Half Iron and Olympic distance triathlons. Four of the junior girls raced in the very competitive age category F (12-14 years) Mini division. This age category had the largest participation with 22 girls from all over Vancouver Island and the Okanagan. Congratulations to Madeline Gulmond, 7th (52:16), Florence Mullan-Fraser, 10th (52:50), Maya Swift, 12th (54:49), and Laura Schmidt-Schweda, 13th (57:48). The club’s youngest competitor, Sofia Cecic, was 4th in the second largest age category of 17 girls (10-11years) with a time of 28:32. Sofia was just 10 seconds off the secondplace finisher with

three athletes coming to the finish within seconds of each other in a competitive race. In the adult divisions at the Comox Valley Tri-K, Graeme Magor set the pace on the newly sanctioned Tri BC race course for the overall male winner and winning his age category (50-59) with a time of 1:13:34. John Newman was 7th

(1:32:36). Robert Lundine was 1st overall for the men (60-69) in a time of 1:25:07. Comox Valley Tri Club president Graham Garner was 2nd overall in the Duathlon with a time of 1:40:28. On the women’s side: Cara Brighton, 4th W(25-29) 1:38:29, Arran Kerrigan, 2nd W(35-39) 1:26:05, Marnie van der Vliet,

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COMOX VALLEY MIXED LEAGUE Standings as of June 3 Tier 1 Team W L T Banner Landscaping Brewers 7 1 0 Courtenay Kia 6 2 0 Sunlife Slammers 6 2 0 Mariners 5 2 1 Beachwood Cafe Ducks 3 4 1 Heaters 1 5 0 Balls Deep 1 6 0 Whistle Stop Madness 0 7 0 Tier 2 The Wild 6 0 0 Mission Possible Shockers 5 1 0 Nissan Titans 5 2 0 Applebee’s Average Joes 3 3 1 Angels 3 4 0 Wrecks 2 4 1 Peanut Gallery 1 5 0 Berard’s Plumbing 0 6 0 Tier 3 Dirty Birds 6 2 0 VIIC Vikings 6 2 0 The Steamers 5 2 1 Applesauced 4 4 0 Wankees 3 3 2 Brew Jays 3 4 1 Oyster River Rats 1 6 1 Elk’s Zombies 1 6 1 Tier 4 Billy D’s Dodgers 6 1 0 RPM Electric Blue Thunder 6 1 0 G&G Instigators 6 2 0 Calm Batters 5 2 0 Merit Home Furniture Cruisers 3 3 0 C.V. Marine Misfits 3 4 0 Komox Grind 1 5 0 Coco Loco’s 1 6 0 Pacers 0 7 0 Tier 5 Malfunctions 6 0 0 TULS 5 1 0 EZ Ryders 5 2 0 Slippery Kittens 3 4 0 T-Birds 2 3 0 Major Ballers 2 4 0 Contenders 1 4 0 Swingers 0 6 0

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POOL C. V. POOL LEAGUE Summer Singles Standings as of May 30 Player RW Pt Brian Ferguson 22 255 Walter Trayling 20 251 Johnny Cearns 19 253 Dave Blinsky 19 241 Dominick Grenier 18 210 Don Randall 18 228 Ken Jones 17 254 Phil Asturi 17 239 Ted Willoughby 17 239 Ed Johnson 15 195 Andy Paul 15 236 Kevin Kane 14 202 Steven Royer 14 214 Conway Pauls 14 210

Lead the Canada Day Parade Ever wanted to be at the head of the Canada Day Parade on Fifth Street in Courtenay? Now is your chance. The Comox Valley Road Runners are again hosting the Canada Day 1 Mile Road Race on July 1. The race is run just before the popular Canada Day Parade and finishes in front of Lewis Park. The Fifth Street Mile is a free, family participation event that starts at the intersection of Fifth Street at Woods Avenue and runs (mostly downhill) to finish one mile later at Lewis Park. With crowds of people lining the parade route to take in the Canada Day festivities, everyone feels like a champion runner as they head to the finish line. This year, the top three runners in each age category will be rewarded with chocolate medals. Age categories are female and

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Oil spill, rollover highlight race night at Saratoga fun racing. Crash to Pass made their fourth appearance of the year. #01 “The General” Jeff May set fast time of 18.771 in qualifying. #66 Billy Brimacombe Jr. won his second straight B dash, with the A dash going to #8 Brad Kotscherofski, his first dash win of the season. All 10 cars took to the track for the 12-lap heat, but on lap one #7 Jamie Pinto and #37 David Cates got tangled up in turn two, causing Cates to end up on Pinto’s hood. Later, #40 Cam Edward laid down three thick strips of oil all around the race track, causing a very slick track, but #72 Travis Stevenson raced his way through to take the win. In the 20-lap feature, #73 Sheldon Hopp took the lead on lap one and led for the next 14 laps. A popcorn yellow on lap 13 diminished Hopp’s lead, putting Stevenson right on his bumper. Stevenson eventually took out Hopp and led from that point on, winning his second main event of the year. #40 Cam Edward took second with third going to Hopp. The Hornet cars made their third straight appearance of the year. On behalf of the racing community, I would like to send many wishes to the Phillips family, who were absent on Saturday to attend a family funeral. In lighter news, #02

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Locals excel at MOMAR Comox Valley competitors were in fine form at the Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race (MOMAR) on Saturday, an event that began and ended at Burnaby’s Barnet Marine Park. Racing in the 50km Enduro Course, Courtenay’s Sarah Sead’s of Team ELM placed first in the solo female category coming in at 6:30:29. Team ELM Fearless Leaders, Kathy Campbell and Lynn Swift, also of Courtenay, came second in the team of

two female category at 7:33:41. First in the team of four category and sixth place overall (5:31:48) was team Precision Tree Services, comprising Jesse Wheeler of Courtenay, Victoria’s Chris Urquhart and Barry Duplantis, and Ryan Clozza of Vancouver. Both Swift and Campbell said they thoroughly enjoyed the second annual Burnaby race. Their toughest discipline was the mountain biking, something they say they’ll be practising

Mariners sail past Brewers The Mariners played great defence to stun the previously unbeaten Banner Landscaping Brewers 10-2 in Tier 1 Comox Valley Mixed Slo-Pitch League action last week. Courtenay Kia moved into a second place tie as they recorded a pair of wins, 13-11 over the Mariners and 16-3 against the Whistle Stop Madness. Sunlife Slammers broke their losing skid with a pair of impressive wins, 21-3 over the Heaters and 15-4 against the Beachwood Café Ducks. Duane Hemmingway and Stefani Anderson had some big hits in the first two innings as the Brewers scored nine runs and held on for a 10-5 win over the Madness. The Ducks edged Balls Deep 14-12. Tier 2 The Wild ran their record to a perfect 6-0, clobbering the Wrecks 18-7 and getting by the Nissan Titans 10-7. Mission Possible Shockers kept pace as they crushed Peanut Gallery 19-3 and outscored Applebee’s Average Joes 18-13. The Angels fell 17-9 to the Titans but rebounded with a hard-fought 11-10 win against the Wrecks. The Joe’s and the Wrecks played to a 17-17 draw. Tier 3 The VIIC Vikings dropped their first two games of the season, losing 11-6 to the Steamers and getting surprised by the Wankees 6-5. Mike Espey

homered in the loss to the Steamers. The Dirty Birds doubled the Blue Jays 8-4 and crushed the Elks Zombies 17-2 to move into a first place tie with the Vikings. Lots of ties this past week as the Brew Jays and Steamers were 7-7 and the Wankees and Zombies were 12-12. Applesauced narrowly got by the Oyster Rats 16-15. Tier 4 Billy D’s Dodgers kept the Pacers winless recording a 27-6 win. RPM Electric Blue Thunder stopped the Coco Loco’s 19-9 and handed the Calm Batters their second loss 11-7. G & G Instigators ended the Calm Batters five-game winning streak as they were 13-9 winners. They followed up that impressive win beating the Coco Loco’s 18-7. CV Marine Misfits doubled up the Loco’s 24-12 but fell to the Calm Batters 10-7. Merit Home Furniture Cruisers shut down the Pacers 16-0. Tier 5 Malfunctions nipped EZ Ryders 11-10 and beat Slippery Kittens 17-11 to hold on to first spot. The TULS had a couple of close wins, stopping the Contenders 12-10 and edging the Slippery Kittens 12-11. The Swingers were doubled 22-11 by the EZ Ryders and the Major Ballers were 15-10 winners over the T-Birds. League standings in Scoreboard, page B14. – Comox Valley Mixed Slo-Pitch League

“Most of all we love all the people involved with the MOMAR,” says Swift. “These are the friendliest and most inclusive group of racers we have ever been involved with, right from the volunteers, to the racers, to the organizing team.” The final MOMAR event of the year returns to the historic mining town of Cumberland on Sept. 22. For more information on the MOMAR series, visit www.mindovermountain.com. – Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race

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THE LADIES OF ELM (left to right) Lynn Swift, Sarah Seads and Kathy Campbell all hit the podium at Saturday’s MOMAR in Burnaby. PHOTO BY MARK TEASDALE

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Sunnydale ladies in hunt when champions tee it up The Tournament of Champions was held Monday and Sunnydale Ladies golfers came close. Low gross winner was Michelle McCann from Glacier Greens who shot a 79 followed by G. Hermans with 80. Low net was Judy Desain with a 73 and our Sandra Gallaway shot a 74. Our Tuesday low gross winner was Sandra Gallaway with a 91. Second was Sharon Littler tied with Carolyn Walker; 4th and 5th Jane Grant tied with Trish Heyland with 98; 6th and 7th Joan Brown and Marlene Gerry with 100. Low net winners were Jane Keoughan with 71; 2nd and 3rd Magge Miller and Norma Rankin; 4th Frankie McCaffery; 5th Vickie Bombini with 74 and tied for 6th was Bev Aitken, Ann McCloud and Kathie Reid with 76. Best putter was Bev Aitken, longest putt on #9 Bev Aitken, KP 2nd shot on #5 was Marg Poje as well as KP on #15 for Marg and it was her birthday as well so we sang to her. KP on #10 was Marlene Gerrie. Birdies were made by Lois Westbrook, Joan Brown, Sharon Littler and Marlene Gerrie. Chip-ins were made by Sharon Littler, Joan Brown, Bev Aitken and Nancy Dyke. The nine-hole girls had a good turnout. Low gross winner was Jenny Lavery; 2nd was Lorraine Clark. Low putts was Ardene Larison. 2nd Jill McLaren. They had a fun day and played Bingo Bango Bongo and the winner was Jill McLaren with Norma Killin second.

Red tees On June 2, 123 Glacier Greens Tuesday Men played from the red tees for the first time and found them not as forgiving as most thought. There were some good scores and not so good. Here are the good ones: Hcp. 0-10: Low gross

Chris Westbrook 70 c/b, Jeff Edwards 70, Chuck Kennedy 72. Low net Paul Schroeder 65, Chris Kalnay 66 c/b, Ron Morrison 66. Snips: #2 (eagle) Rob Borland, #5 Stan Gibbs, #7 Chuck Kennedy. Hcp. 11-15: Low gross Roy Hagg 77 c/b, Jim Dodd 77, Roger Guinan 79 c/b. Low net Gilles Raiche 63, Adrian Haut 65, Nick Stolarchuk 66. Snips: #1 Rudge Wilson, #5 Jim Perry, #18 Roger Guinan. Hcp. 16+: Low gross Jack Jackson 79, Bill Krier 84, Hank Fortin 86 c/b. Low net Murray Polson 66 c/b, Ken Tait 66, Wayne Mabee 67. Snips: #6 Craig Ballington, #9 Art Trto, #13 Jay Ferguson, #15 Murray Polson, #17 (POG) Vic Crisp. Next week we play on Sunday, June 10 and it’s the first round of the shoot-out which is best ball with shotgun start 8:30 a.m. White tees and team KPs on all par threes.

Crisscross Although the forecast wasn’t good, June 5 turned out to be not a bad day for golfing and this week’s game for the Crown Isle Ladies golf club was Crisscross – individual play where you combine holes 1 and 10, 2 and 11 and so on, taking the lower score in each

PAR FOR THE COURSE instance for a nine-hole winner. First low net went to Liz Ellis with a 27 while Rosemary Smith and Sheila Vangisbergen tied for second at 28. The KPs were awarded to Valerie Dingwall on #4 and Katy Macaulay on #12. The big news of the day was Valerie’s holein-one on #7. Congratulations, Valerie. Once again there were birdies galore: Valerie Dingwall (#18), Sandy Dudley (#4 and #16), Liz Ellis (#2), Linda Foreman (#16), Dee Horie (#1), Shirley Ketter (#16), Sandy Linhart (#5), Katy Macaulay (#16), Jan Macfarlane (#2 and #16), Maggie Maclean (#1), Marilyn McCusker (#5, #9 and #10), May Mitchell (#1), Raelene Robertson (#5 and #13), Rosemary Smith (#16), Sheila Vangisbergen (#11) and Jean Wharton (#12). Par 5s (25+hcp) were scored by Judy Aldcroft and Joanne Meyer on #5 and Donna Wilson on #1.

the 11+ net side was Rick Sheldon with a remarkable 65, Darrell Smith had a predictable score of 66 for third place; tied for 4th was Ed Tanner and Jack Curry with 72s. On the 11+ gross side Wally Pettigrew took out Randy Bennett on a countback with matching 75s. Gord Rallison, Rick Dawson, Ed Podetz all had 86s. On the regular draw Jim Buchanan came one stroke short of tieing Koester with a 72. On the net side it was Shane Robinson with a 68 and Damon Gaudet with a 72. KPs went to Shane Robinson, Ed Tanner and the Hammer Stewart. Long drives were won by Greg Koster and Ed Potedz; long putt Colin Hetman thanks to Midland Tools. Next Sunday 8

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Ladies busy On May 31, the Comox Thursday Night Ladies League’s low gross winner was Nancy Newton (41) and second was Jan Dafoe (42). Low net was Eryl Lewis (34) followed by Carmen VanVeller (35). Long drives: Jan Dafoe and Leona Stefiuk; KPs: Jan Dafoe, Eryl Lewis. Longest putt: Nancy Newton, who also had the fewest putts with 12. Tuesday, June 5 was our Junior Fundraiser and our low gross winner was Pat Everett (85) and second was a tie between Sharon Crowe and Karen Vanetta (90). Low net was Linda Broadbent (68), followed by Yvonne Baker (70). Barb Buchanan and Anne Patterson had longest drives; Luella

Dooe, Jean McCrea and Barb Buchanan had KPs. Rosalie Williams had the longest putt. We would like to thank our sponsors: Signature Wines, Sprinklers, Doug Petrie Golf, Panago Pizza, Playtime Gaming, Loonyrama, Arizona

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Seventeen years ago the programmers at the Comox Recreation Centre had an idea: “Why don’t we turn the recreation centre parking lot into hockey rinks and get a bunch of teams together to play a few games on Father’s Day weekend?” The beginnings were simple, but boy has that changed as the Comox Cup heads into its 17th year this June 16-17 in Comox. In the beginning the rinks were nothing more than asphalt parking lots with hockey nets at either end. There were no referees, and it was just like playing road hockey with a bunch of friends. Within the next few years the rinks became more sophisticated and snow fencing wrapped around tire rims were added to help keep the balls in play and the flow of the game going. As the games became more competitive, referees became an important addition. Each year interest grew and soon the event boasted three divisions and 24 spots. Year after year these spots were filled by teams from all over Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. Teams such as the Courtenay Knights have become synonymous with the event, as they have managed to play in almost every tournament. Soon a beer garden was added. What better way to cool off after a hockey game than having a nice cold beer? With beer you need food, and so a food vendor was brought in. It wasn’t long before community sponsors such as Quality Foods, Slegg Lumber, Happy’s Source for Sports, Water Pure and Simple and Comox Valley Record were on board providing food, water, prizes and advertising. The simple set-up soon became hours of painstaking work, as wooden boards replaced snow fencing and mere hockey nets were backed by 25-foot backstops. CFB Comox personnel were enlisted to aid in the set-up as this was no longer a one-person job. This simple idea had become a huge success. But where could we go from here? On the 14th anniversary of the Comox Cup, the event organizer

ARE THESE THE Professionals or are they the Pigdusters? All we know for sure is they enjoyed playing in the Comox Cup road hockey tournament. and a town councillor sat down and discussed the possibility of bringing the event to downtown Comox. “Let’s turn this event into more than just hockey, let’s make it about our entire community.” Not without concerns, the idea was brought to Comox council on a night where it was a packed house. The presentation was made, questions were answered and the waiting game began. A few months later an approval letter was received and the work began. How would we create three hockey rinks on Comox Avenue? And how can we make this an event for the entire community? With a little creative thought and huge

support from the BIA and Slegg Lumber, the vision came together. The rinks would be made out of security fencing, similar to other road hockey tournaments around the province. We would use our netting and backstops to protect the spectators and the storefronts and create a real rink feel on Comox Avenue. Through the support of the Comox BIA the kids’ zone was created, where youngsters had access to free games while their parents watched some great hockey. We also came up with the mini-shooting clinic for children ages four to 10 years. This clinic was run by the Glacier Kings and allowed the

kids to get instruction from our local VIJHL players as well as play a little hockey. The rink was set up all weekend and at the end of the weekend we had to ask the kids to leave so we could take the set-up down. That is what we envisioned! All in all the weekend was a success and brought life to downtown Comox. Seventeen years has seen this event grow from its simple beginnings in the recreation centre’s parking lot to an event that is inclusive of our entire community, held on the streets of downtown Comox. We hope to see you and your family at the Comox Cup! – Comox Recreation

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BlackMonday goes for playoff title Monday A Thousand Monkeys will face stiff test in league final Mondays typically put smiles on the faces of local ultimate Frisbee players, being it’s the much anticipated game night for the Comox Valley Ultimate League – all Mondays except perhaps BlackMonday, that is. The runaway favourites to take home the “A Tier” championship in the spring ultimate league of the Comox Valley Sports & Social Club is BlackMonday

(6-0), named after the day of the week the popular Lorne Hotel in Comox burned to the ground. The blackclad team captained by Colin Somers have played like a bunch of ultimate ninjas, boasting an undefeated record heading into their upcoming semifinal playoff game against A Thousand Monkeys (1-5). The high-spirited and extremely talented juggernaut rolled through their quarterfinal opponent, the Discs of Hazzard (4-2), by a 15-2 count on Monday at Mark Isfeld field. In the Monkeys,

they now face the highest seeded team to lose after their 15-5 defeat at the hands of Flight (4-2). Loaf (4-2) notched a 15-8 win over the Huckstables (1-5) to advance to face Flight in the other semifinal. The Huckstables and Discs of Hazzard will face off in the consolation semifinal. In the “B Tier” of the 10-team ultimate league, the Disclexics (6-1) won 13-8 over Yeah It Is! (3-4) to finish as the top seed. They will take on the Backhanded Compliments (0-6), in one semifinal playoff game.

The other will feature the Spring Flings (2-4) up against Yeah It Is! Registration is now open for the summer leagues of the CVSSC, which include many tiered leagues in sports such as ultimate Frisbee, soccer, beach volleyball, flag football and kickball. Individual players, small groups and teams of any skill level can register online at www. comoxvalleysports.ca. For more information, visit the website or contact Scott at 250898-7286 or scott@ comoxvalleysports.ca. – Comox Valley Sports & Social Club

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n case you haven’t noticed, it has been a challenge to plan a multiple day fishing trip around the current weather patterns we have been experiencing this season. Chuck Ashcroft and I tried to put a trip together a few weeks ago around some good tides and we had to cancel the trip. Last week we looked at the weather and decided to try a trip to Port Hardy in spite of some iffy weather predictions. Not altogether smart – but we went anyway. The first day was devoted to travel, getting sea ice for our coolers, putting the boat in the water at the Quarter Deck Marina at Port Hardy and generally getting prepared for our first day of fishing. The next day’s weather forecast was for moderate southeast winds and possibility of showers. Not bad. Day One As we travelled north out of the harbour we had light cloud cover and small waves and I noted on my watch that it was 6:50 a.m. We were headed for the waters above Pine Island in Area 11. We have a good working knowledge of these waters so the trip was easy and relaxed. As we travelled past Pine Island we were entertained by the exchange of pilots for a large cruise ship near the Pine Island lighthouse. There were no other recreational boats in the area and only a couple of commercial boats. Our first stop was over some submerged humps where we had taken bottomfish in past seasons. We were drifting in calm waters with not too much current. The first bit of excitement was supplied by a small group of white-sided porpoises who came to the boat and played around us for about 10 minutes. These are some of the lifelong images that stay in your mind long after the trip is over. I wish I could communicate with these beautiful, trusting animals that seem to enjoy our company on the water. Their entertaining diving and dipping around the boat was soon interrupted when Chuck connected with a respectable lingcod in the nine- to 10-pound range. It was nice to put a fish on board, but it wasn’t a halibut. We

w i n d s table it OUTDOORS blowing weighed from the approxisouthmately 44 ALPH e a s t , pounds – while we not bad to HAW tried to start the decide season whether with. In the meantime the to call it quits or wait wind picked up and out the weather. The it was time to retreat forecast for Day Three to calmer waters. As was more of the same. we entered Bates Pass The result was that we we were briefly enter- packed our gear, said tained by two hump- goodbye to our Port back whales feeding Hardy friends and in the shallow waters. retreated back to the After several drifts in Comox Valley. The moral of this the sheltered waters of the pass below the tale – check the weathRockfish Conserva- er. From reports we tion Area (RCA) we had there were a fair decided to start home number of nice halibut in increasing southeast being taken and some winds that were becom- chinook were showing ing a bit of a challenge. up at Duval Point. Note The winner of We travelled south to Browning Pass where the Comox Valley Fly we fished the sheltered Fishers box of flies at waters below the RCA the Courtenay and Dis– to no avail. We did trict Fish and Game sight a small group Protective Association’s of sea otters in these very successful outdoor waters – so Day One show last weekend was ended with a respect- Cedar McDonald. able catch of prime fresh fish and some entertaining wildlife viewing. Day Two was spent onshore with gale-force

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CHUCK ASHCROFT WITH his prime, first-ofthe-season, 44-pound halibut. PHOTO BY RALPH SHAW

moved a couple of times and in the process took two nice rockfish and another lingcod. The day was advancing, the wind was getting brisk and we were miles from home. We moved to another location and on the first drop Chuck connected with a prime halibut that had a strong aversion to being pulled near the boat by a force it was unable to control. After what seemed quite a long contest, Chuck presented the halibut to me at the side of the boat and I drove a harpoon through it before we brought it on board. It was 48 inches

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George passed away on June 3rd 2012 at St. Josephâ€™s Hospital in Comox, BC. George grew up in Stonewall Manitoba. He joined the Royal Canadian Army and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in England and Continental Europe. He was discharged from the Army in 1945. Upon his return from the war, he married his wife of 66 years, Jennie May Johnston and began farming NW of Stonewall Manitoba. George farmed for 6 years but was forced to leave because of chronic asthma due to allergies caused by grain dust. The family moved to British Columbia settling in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. George was very successful in the heavy construction sector. He loved operating heavy equipment. In 1958, he was the General Foreman for Marwell Construction building the upper levels highway out of Horseshoe Bay. George had a diversified career which took him all over B.C. building roads and other large scale projects. He leaves behind his wife Jennie May Swift; sons: James (Christine) and Douglas (Diane); grandchildren: Shane (Karla), Melanie, Kelly (Joel) and Heather (Colin); great grandchild Nicholas, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service for George will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, 367 Cliffe Ave. in Courtenay, BC on Friday June 22nd, 2012 at 3:00 pm.

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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 Haroldâ€™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 Shirleyâ€™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 â€“ 5pm at Shirley and Haroldâ€™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. Josephâ€™s hospital.

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HELP WANTED An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. CINNSATIONAL is seeking part-time help. Are you a happy person who would like to work a few hours a week? No experience necessary but the successful candidate must be able to work during school hours and weekends. Apply in person with resume at store in Driftwood Mall. No Summer job available.

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COMOX VALLEY CURLING CLUB GENERAL MANAGER Effective Sept 1, 2012. Successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, while able to organize, direct & control daily club operations within the approved budget. Computer, accounting, and marketing skills required. Full time during season part time off season. CVCCHiring@aldia.ca Applications will be accepted until June 15, 2012.

ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certiﬁcate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com. ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certiﬁcate & BCTQ. Send resume: fax 250-949-9230 or email kkelec@cablerocket.com.

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FULL-TIME/PERMANENT Mobile Patrol Driver required for our Courtenay Operations. We’re looking for an honest, reliable, passionate and hard working individual to join our team. Security experience preferred but will train right person. This position requires: - A valid BC Class 5 drivers license with a clean abstract - A valid BC Security Workers license - An open availability including evenings and weekends - Related experience in security, customer service, or driving industry considered a strong asset -Excellent written and oral communication skills. Please send resume to: hr@footprintssecurity.com

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OFFICE ADMIN / FLOORING SALES position available, experience required. Fax 250337-2294, call 250-337-2284. P/T RELIEF for local self storage. Need computer and people skills. Submit resume in person to 2641 Kilpatrick Ave., Wed-Sat, 9am-5pm.

Puntledge RV Campground is seeking a camp host, starting June 22. Must have your own RV, parital hook up site in exchange for light duties. Contact Manager 250-334-3773 or email Puntledge_rv_campground @shaw.ca RECEPTIONIST NEEDED for busy RV Service Department. Must have strong computer skills. This person should be a team player with a good attitude. Must be familiar with ofďŹ ce equipment and be able to work independently. Please apply to #1-2683 Moray Ave, Courtenay. Wed-Fri 10am-5pm. SALES CLERK wanted. Bring resume attn: Tammy or Barry to the Beer & Wine Store @ Whistle Stop between 9-11am.

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SEMI-RETIRED FARMER, to live on hog and beef farm. Livestock experience necessary. Newly renovated house and garden provided in exchange for caretaking, odd jobs and maintenance. allen@tannadicefarms.com STYLIST WANTED. Full/Part time. Some clientele preferred. 60-65% commission. True Dimension Hair Design. 1935 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay.

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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â€˘ Experienced Boom man â€˘ Grapple Yarder Operator â€˘ Hooktender â€˘ Off Highway Logging Truck Driver â€˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics Full time with union rates and beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

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CERTIFIED PLANER MECHANIC WFP is currently seeking a part-time CertiďŹ ed Planer Mechanic (Millwright experience) to join our Duke Point Sawmill Division located in Nanaimo, BC. This is an hourly USW union position with a certiďŹ ed rate of $33.225 per hour and a comprehensive beneďŹ t package. Details of the collective agreement can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-peopleemployment/employees/ Complete job details can be viewed at: http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/ourpeople-employment/careers/ THE COMPANY: Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualiďŹ cations that we are looking for, please reply in conďŹ dence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: July 6th, 2012 Reference Code: DPS, Planer Mechanic As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company.

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COMOX, ACTIVE elderly person required. Free room and board in exchange for house sitting. Call (250)339-6653.

Journeyman Carpenter 25yrs experience. Renovations, residential/commercial, bathrooms, kitchens, decks. Fine ﬁnish carpentry. Free estimates. Jamie 250-650-6304

ELECTRICIAN. Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca

SCREENED DARK top soil 250-218-4078. $14 per yard plus trucking. Great value.

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The City of Courtenay invites applications for the regular position of “Roads 1” in the Operational Services Department. This is a union position and is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the current collective agreement between the City and CUPE Local 556. Through the use of manual labour and powered equipment and tools, the incumbent constructs and/or installs, inspects, maintains and repairs roads, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, signs, street lighting, and other roads related infrastructure. For complete details on minimum qualifications required and the application process, please go to our website at www.courtenay.ca and click on “Employment Opportunities”.

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SUSTAINABLE BY Design. All trade renovations. 20 years valley experience. Call Stephen 250-339-9960 www.sustainablebydesign.ca

250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certiﬁed. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

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JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls. John, C.R. 250-914-3532 or C.V. 250-650-5773 (cont:98365)

HANDYPERSONS WAYNE’S HANDYMAN & Reno. Service. 20+yrs exp. in carpentry, decking, fencing, framing, ﬁnishing, drywalling, mudding, painting. Small jobs ok. 250-339-0879

HOME IMPROVEMENTS C A R P E N T E R / H A N DY M A N Renew, Replace, Repair. Decks to Doors. Big or Small. Spring renos! Randy 331-0339

MISC SERVICES GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Women’s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606

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MNP has an exciting opportunity for an Articling Student in Courtenay/Campbell River. As an articling student, you will be responsible for assisting team members in all areas of client service: preparation of financial statements and supporting documents; personal and corporate tax returns; conducting audit procedures. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who is pursuing a professional accounting designation. A Bachelor of Commerce, Management or Business Administration degree with a major in Accounting or Finance is essential. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, as well as excellent communication and client service skills are considered assets. Eligibility to enrol in the CA School of Business is required. MNP provides great support in helping you get your CA designation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to reward success. Flexible work schedules, a pension plan, flexible benefits, generous vacation leave, and professional development and trainingare included. We encourage a healthy balance between life and work. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, please visit our website at www.mnp.ca/careers We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

MNP is one of the largest chartered accountancy and business consulting ﬁrms in Canada

Accounting Technician MNP has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accounting Technician Courtenay/Campbell River. As part of our team you will be responsible for providing accounting services to our clients which consist of preparing financial statements and working papers as well as personal and corporate tax returns. This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to advance their skills and to assume a high degree of client interaction and responsibility, appropriate with their capabilities. The successful candidate will ideally have completed, or are working towards successful completion of, a post-secondary education from a recognized business program. 3-5 years of computerized accounting experience are required, as are strong communication and analytical skills. Candidates with a high level of experience and no formal post-secondary education will also be considered. Previous experience working within a public accounting firm will be considered an asset as will a high degree of proficiency in the areas of personal income tax, corporate income tax and client bookkeeping. Our Total Rewards package is designed to reward success. Flexible work schedules, a pension plan, flexible benefits, generous vacation leave, and professional development and trainingare included. We encourage a healthy balance between life and work. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, please visit our website at www.mnp.ca/careers We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. MNP is one of the largest chartered accountancy and business consulting ﬁrms in Canada

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Bookstore Clerks On-Call, Temporary Comox Valley, Campbell River and Port Alberni Campuses Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiﬁcations and information on how to apply to posting #100371.

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Group Manager - Maintenance Creston, BC

Responsibilities • Ensure proper execution of maintenance routine according to instruction and schedule development of Maintenance budget; Accountable for equipment reliability • Manages the development of the department resources through training (coaching and informal feedback) • Supports continuous improvement and root cause analysis processes • Ensures compliance to all environment, quality and safety standards • Manages the relationship with union as related to direct report Required Qualiﬁcations • University Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering • 1-3 years experience in maintenance supervision • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Driven to deliver results against stretch targets • Experience in a unionized environment is an asset • Willingness to work rotating shifts (Morn, Aft, Nights) Skills/Competencies: • Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, panels • Strong problem solving skills and ability to develop solutions • Process oriented (mechanically and technically inclined) • Excellent verbal & written communication skills Email resume to careers@labatt.com and quote Group Manager - Maintenance - Creston

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3-FAMILY GARAGE sale. Sat. June 9, 8am-2pm. 2098 Anna Place, E. Courtenay. Black Creek 10B - 2157 Regent Rd. Sat/Sun 9-4. Tools, luggage, computer parts. BLACK CREEK. 2292 Ployart Rd., (just north of Black Creek Store), Sat & Sun, June 9 & 10, 8am-12pm. Kids stuff, household items, boat and much more. Everything must go! Rain or shine. COMOX: 1022 Sylvan Rd., (off Idiens Way), Sat., 8-1pm. Misc household, Bentwood rocker, antique buffet to reﬁn., lots of variety, no toys. COMOX- 1481 SAVARY Pl, Sat, June 9, 9-12noon. Toys, clothes, construction materials, household, bike, pool,etc. COMOX- 1581 Bailey Rd (off Belaire near airport) Sat, June 9, 9am-3pm. Downsizing! Includes some big boy tools. COMOX- 1622 CEDAR Ave, Sat, June 9, 8am-1pm. Huge Garage Sale for the Heart & Stroke Foundation! COMOX - 1941 Cougar Cres. Sat. 7-1. Computer accessories, CD’s, movies, tools, shop saw, scroll saw. COMOX - 1962 Richardson Ave 8am - 12. Tools, Household items, shelving, lots to choose from. All must go! COMOX - 2185 McKenzie Ave Sat 9th, 8am-3pm. Variety of items. COMOX: 2300 Murrelet Dr. Sat., June 9th, 9am-1pm. (Community Garage Sale). COMOX - 2318 Noel Sat 8-1. Estate/Garage Sale. ExLg twin beds, F/L washer & dryer, bicycle indoor trainer, sewing machine table, table saw, tools

COMOX - 345 Victoria Court Sat 8-2. Card table set, golf clubs/balls, exercise equipment, fishing gear, books, coffee table, microwave. COMOX, 600 Block of Pritchard Rd., Sat, June 9, 9am2pm. Multi Family Sale. Too many items to list. COMOX- 637A Bunting Place, Sat, June 9, 10am-1pm. Tools, toys and more. COMOX, 699 Totem Cres., Sat, June 9, 9am-1pm. Multi Family Garage Sale! Household items, toys, exercise equipment, tools and more. COMOX: GIANT Garage sale! 1635 Beaufort Ave., Sat., June 9th, 9am-1pm. Lawn furniture, window frames, beds, pottery, games, toys and books, etc... Cookie’s, lemonade and tea will be served! COURTENAY 1350 Pheasant Place. Sat. June 9, 9am 3 Family Garage Sale. COURTENAY - 1509 Cliffe Ave. Sunday 9-2 Multi family garage sale & BBQ fundraising. Buffalo burgers, raffle prizes. Lots of stuff! COURTENAY - 1665 Valley Cres Sat/Sun 8-5. Tools, fishing gear, lawn equip., dishes, toys, ride on lawn mower. collectables. COURTENAY - 1901 Dogwood Dr., June 9, 9-1. Some computer stuff, household items, furniture. No Earlybirds. COURTENAY - 2400 6th St East. Sat 8:30-1pm. Furniture craft supplies, sewing machines, Christmas stuff linen, musical instruments, camping. Courtenay - 2964 Royal Vista Way. Sat 9-1. Antiques, collectables & misc

COURTENAY: 2819 Caledon Crest., Sat., June 9th, 8-noon. Bikes, garden tools, furniture, tables, lamps, misc...

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EAST COURTENAY1822 Hawk Dr., Sat, June 9, 8am12pm. Trampoline, video games and various household items. Rain or shine!

Every Sunday 10am - 2pm

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Courtenay - 460 Upland Ave, multi family. Fri 10-6, Sat 8-1. Crafts, books, ﬁshing rods, wooden cradle, tools, wicker patio set, computer, sofﬁts. COURTENAY - 4664 Cruickshank Ave., Sat, 8am. Multifamily. Yamaha guitar, ukulele, furniture, trunk, doll house, freezer, decks, chair (etc) Courtenay - 692 14th St between McPhee & Grieve. Sat 9-4. Kids are out - downsizing etc. Movies, records, patio furniture, saw, drill, furniture. COURTENAY837A Park Place, Sat, June 9, 9am-2pm. Moving Sale! Courtenay Flea Market EVERY SUNDAY Puntledge Road past bottle depot No booking required. Space $15 Vendors set up 7am-2pm Call Greg 250-334-1540 COURTENAY. Multi-Family. Furniture, misc., something for everyone! 2427 Idiens Way. Saturday June 9, 9am-2pm. COURTENAY Multi-family Garage Sale. Sat, June 9, 9am-2pm. 1st & Mitchell. COURTENAYMULTI-FAMILY! Saturday, June 9, 9am1pm. 502 Deerwood Place. Proceeds to Charity! CUMBERLAND LEGION Garage and Bake Sale. 2770 Dunsmuir. Sat, June 9, 9-2pm

EAST COURTENAY(off Hobson & 12th) 1389 Hurford Ave., Sat, June 9, 8am-12pm. Moving Sale. Household items, toys and much more.

Union Bay OPEN GARDEN & PLANT SALE 5676 Green Ave, Sat & Sun, June 9 & 10, 9am-4pm.

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COMMERCIAL OFFICE Space 1491 McPhee Ave, 2300sqft, $1950. Consists of main, ofﬁces, gym, boardroom, kitchen. Part of an 8 unit building. Trafﬁc generated by the Kung Fu Academy & Pets In The City & is ready for occupancy. 250-702-1096

MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor- 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.

485 SQ. ft., retail or ofﬁce, 5th & Cliffe, Courtenay, $700 mo total rent + HST 250-335-0351

ROYSTON TRAILER for rent 3km south of Royston . Prefer reliable person with dog sitting skills. $500. 250-338-8891

3BDRM 2BATH main ﬂoor of level entry home, quiet area, quiet mature tenant only. N/S N/P, low maint yrd, near all amenities, avail June 16th. $1200/mth Ref. 250-334-8678

FREE POWERWASH with exterior paint job. Taking appointments now for Spring & Summer Best Choice Paint Inc. Interior/Exterior/Powerwash Seniors discount. Fully Insured. Quality work guaranteed. 22yrs exp. Call John at 250-898-3118 www.bestchoicepaint.biz

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE Diningroom Suite. Oak. Queen Ann style table, 6 chairs. China cabinet sideboard. $2000 OBO. 250-2874252 Do you love collectibles? Come and see us at the Filberg Gift Shop, Comox. Enjoy a tour of the Filberg Home and all it’s history.

BRAND NEW LUXURY Queen size pillow top Mattress set in original pkg. leftover from large hotel order, 800 coils. Compare at $1199 - Liquidation $490. Eleven available. King Sets $705. Delivery available. Text or call 1(250)334-7527 to reserve set or email: northisland@themattressguy.ca

DOWNSIZING. For sale various Items of furniture. Eg, dining table, chairs, wall unit with built-in TV and PVR, drop-down desk and two cupboards. 250-339-9260 or 250-339-3292.

AUCTION TONIGHT! 6:30 PM. Auction House Vancouver Island 239 Puntledge Rd. 250-871-7355

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furniture, solid rock maple dining set, native carved masks, jewelry and much more! www.AuctionHouseVi.com

BUILDING SUPPLIES INTERIOR DOOR - 30inch wide, Six panel right swing door with frame & lock, $60. Used cedar fencing ﬁve feet 11 - 1x4, 22 - 1x8, $75. 250338-9681

UNDER $400 FABRIC SOFA & chair & storage ottoman, good shape $400. Call 250-897-1416

FREE ITEMS FREE HOLLY, various sizes, dig your own. 5’ white enamel bath tub suitable for ﬂower bed, stock watering trough. (250)339-2366.

5’3”x4’9”, $1,750. Call (250)338-1422 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? It’s the newest spot in the valley for the avid collector, The Filberg Gift Shop in Comox. Opening May 11, 11A.M.- 4P.M. Fri., Sat. & Sun. through the summer. Welcome to our tiny shop. MAYTAG ‘BRAVOS’ pair. Washer & Dryer 5 mos. old $875 the pair. Sears couch, beige tomes, very clean $300. Call 250-941-1737. OAK ENT. Centre $150. 6Pce Ash bdrm set $850. Floor model portable A/C 10,000btu. $100. Window A/C 5200btu $75. excellent condition. 250334-9607 after 5pm VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.

TOOLS 250 BOBCAT WELDER Generator (Brand New) with leads. Black box aluminum attachment. Please call 250-338-8816

#250-703-FIRE(3473) Est. since 2004. Custom cut, split, delivered, clean wood. Well seasoned. Some Alder avail. FIREWOOD PERMITS on T.W. Land. Phone 250-6504060. Pacific Energy wood insert. Professionally refurbished, high efficiency. $1000. 250287-4252 SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

www.pennylane.bc.ca 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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FUEL/FIREWOOD *250-336-8731* 90% Clean Fir ﬁrewood. Full cords cut/split & delivered, or rounds. Discounts on 2 or more cords ordered. Book yours today!

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

GARDEN EQUIPMENT ALUMINUM GREENHOUSES. Unique features, 4 dif. sizes start at $1999 250-9239164 for info

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2-BDRM TOWNHOUSE- 3030 Kilpatrick. 6 appls, gas ﬁreplace, close to all amenities. Avail July 1. $1000./mo. Refs. (250)338-2238.

LAZY-BOY POWER CHAIR used 8 mths, $500. Garden furniture, 4 chairs+ cushions+ umbrella, round glass top table. King-sized bed + maple headboard, excellent condition. Offers! (250)257-9990.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER CAYCUSE: WELL maintained Recreational Property/Home. 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 250-745-3387.

TOWNHOUSES

REAL ESTATE ACREAGE .39 OF AN ACRE, 2025 Tartan Rd, Comox. Septic & cement pad for modular home. $180,000. 336-2075/336-2338

APARTMENT/CONDOS

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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

VANCOUVER ISLAND

COURT ORDERED SALES - UCLUELET, BC WYNDANSEA RESORT LANDS

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COURTENAY RANCHER Duplex, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, garage, close to Driftwood Mall on quiet cul-de-sac. $230,000. (250)334-0851.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. 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

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

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.

APARTMENT/CONDO COMOX 1 & 2 BDRM Apartments, next to St. Josephs. Basic cable & hot water included. Two rental references. Sorry no pets! 250-339-0131. 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.

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 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. 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 BASEMENT SUITE in East Ctny, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, hydro incl., N/S. No pets. Avail. July 1 - $775/mth

737 SQ.FT., or 1474 sq.ft., or larger if needed, good exposure, parking and access at Cliffe and 20th, Courtenay, $10.75/sq.ft. plus triple net & HST. Call 250-335-0351.

MODULAR HOMES

HOMES FOR RENT

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.

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.

EAST COURTENAY5 bdrms, 3 bath, 5 appls, in-law suite, partially fenced backyard. $1400. Lease. Available July 1. Call 250-335-9163.

FANNY BAY - 2 storey, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, private, large yard, $850/month, avail now. (250) 207-0415 between 8am -7pm.

HOMES FOR RENT

JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,000.00 mark@eaglehomes.ca

APPROX 1100 sq ft building, Tin Town, Courtenay. $950 + tax. July 1. (250)338-1562.

MEICOR REALTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

“YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Experts”

APARTMENTS

PARK PLACE

BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

450-19th Street, Courtenay

2 and 3 bedroom available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental references required.

1 & 2 bedroom available, in quiet secure building, close to Driftwood Mall and bus route. Seniors Welcome. Adult oriented and no pets please. Includes heat, hot water and basic cable. Low hydro. 2 Rental References required.

250-334-3078

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS

1015 Cumberland Rd, 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

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

1055-10th Street, Courtenay

200 Back Road, 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

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

VANRIDGE MANOR

ST. BRELADES

123 Back Road, Courtenay

146 Back Road, Courtenay

Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas ﬁreplaces - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, wellmaintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.

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.

Call 250-703-2570

Call 338-7449

PACIFIC COURT

RYAN COURT

1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay

1450 Tunner Drive, 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.

Close to North Island College includes washer and dryer in suite. Clean and modern 1 Bedroom. Cat okay. Lease required.

In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome.

To View, Call 250-334-4483

Call 250-338-7449

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TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

OFFICE/RETAIL

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

SUITES, LOWER

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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.

Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.

910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-338-7136 for tour.

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.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

WATERFRONT suite 1bdrm. N/S, utils, laundry, cable internet incld, $685. 250-335-1566.

NEW, BRIGHT 4 Bdrm, 2 Bath, 2 level home in Arden School Area, all appliances, W/D, forced air furnace, hardwood ﬂoor, custom ﬁnishing, garage, fenced yard, patio, small dog on approval, near school, non-smoking. Avail July 1, refs req. $1400. (250)334-3979 PUNTLEDGE 4-bdrm duplex, 2.5 bath, possible in-law suite. garage, yard, 4 appl’s. NS/NP $1325. July 1st. 250-335-0350 QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD close to mall, 1800 sqft 2-3 bdrm 2 bath, garage, N/S, 1 small pet possible, 5 appls. Suites professionals that like to garden. $1300 +utilities Avail Jul 1st,1 yr lease, ref. 250-941-5864

Houses & Suites 5404 N I HWY 3 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 4 appls., $950/mth Avail. July 1

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).

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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. 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 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.

Prime office space available 1,500 to 3,900 sq. ft. available now. Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building. Security elevator. Air conditioned. Ample parking. Many tenant improvements in place. One of the finest office buildings in the Comox Valley. For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490

RECREATION DUNCAN, OVER night RV camping & tenting. On site meals. 250-709-7917

ROOMS FOR RENT ROOM-FOR-RENT Courtenay. N/S, N/P, own bath/rm, private entrance. 338-8138.

FURNISHED ROOM, safe environment, N\D N/P. Swimming Pool. $485. 871-3444.

STORAGE SECURE, 12’WX27L’x14’H Storage Unit With Mezzanine! Great for small businesses, RVs, workshop etc. 30 AMP service. Unit rents out for $300 and located at corner of Ryan Rd and Anderton Rd. RV wash up area too! Call Gord at 250890-0410.

SUITES, UPPER 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.

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

BACHELOR- SUITS quiet, responsible tenant. N/S. Priv entry, reasonable rent. Refs. Avail July 1. (250)338-1976.

TOWNHOUSES

www.advancedpm.ca

250-338-2472

APARTMENTS / CONDOS

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

DRIFTWOOD CONDOS

Bright, 2 bdrm units feature main & second level entry, 2 appl, & on site coin-op laundry; ideally located near all amenities & on bus routes; N/S; N/P; rents from $700/mo; immediate possession

TRUMPETERS LANDING

Gorgeous 2 bdrm suite ideally located on Courtenay Airpark Walkway & near all amenities; features 6 appls, 2 baths, cork floors, 2 decks, underground parking, & much more; N/S; N/P; Immediate possession; $1200/month

CHERRYWOOD MANOR

Secured entrance building includes 1 & 2 bdrm suites w/ master bdrms w/walk in closets; 2 appl w/on-site coin op laundry & large patio areas; rents from $650 & inc. FREE HEAT & HOT WATER; for immediate & June 1 possession.

POPLAR PLACE

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

TOWNHOMES

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

NOW OFFERING STRATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES

2007 29.5’ Cougar 5th Wheel. Excellent condition. 12’ slide, free standing dinette, rear club chairs, pass through storage, Polar package, aluminum construction, rear slide out bike rack. $17,000 or reasonable offer. Must sell. 250-286-0070 or cell 250-203-7646. Email: pgmoult@shaw.ca.

TRUCKS & VANS

700 SF 1 Bdrm ste - Cumberland. Frge, stve, d/w, w/d incl. $750 + Hydro. 250-702-7964

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‘09 CHEVY COBALT LS. 26,700K. No accidents. City 8.7L 100K. Hwy - 5.9L 100K. Auto., Burgundy Metallic, N/S. $10,995 OBO. 250-339-4220

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.

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.

2008 PONTIAC TORRENT AWD 80,000 km, Silver, 4 doors, fully loaded, automatic, tow package. $15,900. Call Ryan, 250-702-6250.

2006 FORD 350 XLT Super Duty 4x4, power stroke, turbo diesel, V8, extra cab, tow haul pkg, excel cond., 89,000 km, $22,000 OBO. 250-923-9373

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

UTILITY TRAILERS

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca 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

SMALL UTILITY Trailer, 4 ft - W, 6ft - L, 2 ft - H. Good Hitch $200 OBO 250-334-0926

BOATS

16’ CANOE- made by Frontiersman, good condition, no oars. $475. (250)287-4820.

TOWNHOUSES COLDWELL BANKER ISLAND COASTAL (Property Management Division) 2-3 Bdrm, 3 bath townhouse on Mansﬁeld Dr. Beautifully furnished; fridge, stove, washer & dryer. No smoking, no pets. $1700 per mth. Close to all amenities.

24’ GRADYWHITE Weekender. Radar radio sounder. New top. Caravan trailer with a knuckle tongue. Will take a smaller boat(18’) in trade. $25,000. 250-203-4444.

Contact: Ryan Liebert 250-703-3672 GOOD TENANTS WANTED: I am a spacious 2 bdrm townhouse, looking for a responsible tenant. I am centrally located in Courtenay and cost only $750 a month. N/S, N/P please. Avail Now. Call 250941-1043 to check me out.

FOR SALE 370 SeaRay Sedan Bridge moorage at Comox Bay Marina. $85,000. 250-338-7730 email rfd2@shaw.ca

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402 www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

GUARANTEED

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.

Rare 37’ Bertram Cruiser. $79,900, will consider trades. Survey, pictures,contact information go to: www.bertram37.info 250-758-7105

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

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1985 19.5’ Fifth Wheel 4 burner stove, 3 piece bath sleeps 4, all dishes include as well as hitch. $2,750. Call (250)923-7552. BIGFOOT COLUMBIA River Camper. 9.5’ ft long box camper. Mint Condition, as brand new. Used only 4 times. $7500. Call 250-334-1611.

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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Comox Valley Worship Directory Church of Our Lord Sunday Services 9:30 am at Berwick, 1700 Comox Ave. Comox, BC

All Welcome www.coolcomox.ca www.namsnetwork.com

BAHÁ’Í FAITH Devotional gathering – with the theme “Aid and Assistance,” June 11 at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome. ~~~ “It behooveth the servant to pray to and seek assistance from God, and to supplicate and implore His aid.” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041gh250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship Services 1st & 3rd Sundays at 4pm

We’ve Got Some Space For You!

Young People’s Program, Weddings, Memorials, Spiritual Exploration

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

250 BEACH AVENUE

Rev. Maggie Enwright Full Wheelchair Access

@ 10:30 am

of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning

Sunday Worship and Children’s Program 10 am Email: cxunited@telus.net

Join us this Sunday

Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre

COMOX UNITED

Hearing Assistance

www.centralchurchefc.com Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jake Hron

www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966

Lil 250-338-7727 (office)

St. George’s

LUTHERAN

6th & Fitzgerald Ave.

Courtenay “The church with a heart in the heart of the city” SUNDAY SERVICE SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:30 am 10:30AM SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL Nursery-Grade 7

(ELCIC)

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

Sunday Worship

250-338-5811

stgeorgeuc@shaw.ca www.stgeorgesunitedchurch.com

web: web.mac.com/shepherdcomox email: shepherdcomox@mac.com

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

CUMBERLAND UNITED CHURCH

Comox Community Baptist Church

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

Sunday Worship & Children’s Program

MENNONITE UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH (BLACK CREEK) A Christ centered faith community dedicated to the Worship of God and the promotion of peace and social justice in His name.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM Sunday School: 10:30 AM 2277 Enns Road, Black Creek. Pastor Gordon Carter Office: 250.337.5341 Email: carter.gord@gmail.com

10:00AM at Cape Lazo Middle School Everyone Welcome

1st Street & Penrith

at 11 am Followed by a Potluck Lunch Choir Practice Wed. 7:15 pm Eve Mark, Choir Director 250-338-4785

Rev. Julianne Kasmer, Minister

www.resonatechurch.ca

250-400-7800

Pastor A. Ronald Sedo 250-339-3933

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 A.M. Pastor Rev. Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome. 1250 Anderton Road, Comox

467 - 4th Street (just east of Fitzgerald)

725 Aspen Rd., Comox

Service 10:30am Guest Speaker: Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 Full Wheelchair e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca Access comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

Sunday Morning Service - 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study - 11:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 11:30 a.m. Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Rev. Paul Johnson, Pastor

250-338-8454

Hearing Assistance

LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

www.gbccv.org • info@gbccv.org

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. Church Phone: 250-338-1312

Morning Service 11am Evening Service 7pm Come receive peace and experience the love of God

250-339-0224

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sunday Celebration 10:30 am

1599 Tunner Drive, COURTENAY • 250-334-4716

WEEKEND LITURGIES Sat: 5 pm Mass Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am Mass

CONFESSION: Sat: 4 - 4:30 pm & before all masses Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Group; Sept-May Pastor: Father Marek Paczka, SDS

2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)

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Canadian Baptists of Western Canada

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry” (Bethel Church DVD Series) First time registrants - Semester 1 begins Jan 22nd, 2012, (pre-registration is required by Jan 8th, 2012. FMI contact Drew or Laurie Thomson 250-337-8011

250-338-5811

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. Wally Fry

10 AM

250 Beach Drive, Comox

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COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

www.cvuf.ca 250-890-9262

Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay 250-338-8221 www.cvsalarmy.ca church@cvsalarmy.ca

Independent - Fundamental

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Minister: Peggy Jensen

(at Comox United Church)

~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~

PRESBYTERIAN

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250-334-4961

We’ve Got Some Space For You!

Community Church

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

Nursery -Grade 7

Nourish Your Spirit. Heal the World.

Comox Valley

Full Wheelchair Access

COURTENAY FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

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

PASTORS: Peter Rabey & Randy Dyck 2963 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay (across from Arden Elementary) 250-334-3432 www.courtenaybaptist.com

Need to Spread the Word? Word?

We Can Help!

www.ctkparish.ca email: ctkparish@shaw.ca

Hearing Assistance

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

St. Peter Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925 SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8am & 10am Worship www.stpeterscomox.ca

St. John the Divine The Rev. Rodney Ives, Priest in charge 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

Sunday Worship • 8AM & 10AM Book of Common Prayer (Canada, 1962)

CHURCH SCHOOL 10AM

Wednesday Holy Eucharist 10 am

250-334-4331 http:/stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca

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ACCENT 4DR L 6-SPEED. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

SONATA GL 6-SPEED. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

TM The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. â€ Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2012 Tucson L 5-Speed Manual/Accent 4 Dr L 6-speed Manual/2012 Sonata GL 6-speed Manual/Veracruz GL FWD Auto with an annual finance rate of 0%/0.9%/0%/0% for 24/84/84/24 months. Bi-weekly payment is $366/$84/$134/$577. No down payment is required. Cost of Borrowing is $0/$470/$0/$0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,760/$1,495/$1,565/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2012 Sonata GL 6-speed Manual for $24,264 at 0% per annum equals $134 bi-weekly for 84 months for a total obligation of $24,264. Cash price is $24,264. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,565. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. â€ Ę•Prices for models shown: 2012 Tucson Limited AWD/2012 Accent 4 Dr GLS Manual/2012 Sonata Limited/Veracruz GL FWD Auto is $34,109/$19,494/$31,464/$41,759. Delivery and Destination charges of $1,760/$1,495/$1,565/$1,760 are included. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ĘˆFuel consumption for 2012 Tucson L 5-speed (HWY 7.4L/100KM; City 10.1L/100KM)/2012 Accent L 4Dr 6-Speed (HWY 4.9L/100KM; City 6.7L/100KM)/2012 Sonata GL 6-Speed (HWY 5.7L/100KM; City 8.7L/100KM)/2012 Veracruz GL FWD (HWY 8.5L/100KM; City 12.7L/100KM) are based on Energuide. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. *Lower pricing available on 2012 Tucson and Veracruz. 0% financing available on 2012 Tucson, 2012 Sonata and 2012 Veracruz. *â€ĄPurchase or lease a new 2012 Tucson L 5-Speed Manual/Veracruz GL FWD Auto and you will be entitled to a $2,764/$5,264 factory to dealer credit. Factory to dealer credit applies before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available credits. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ÎŠPurchase or lease a 2012 Tucson/2012 Accent/2012 Sonata/2012 Veracruz during the Triple Savings Event and you will receive a Preferred Price Petro-Canada Gas Card worth $160 (2012 Accent and 2012 Sonata)/$250 (2012 Tucson)/$540 (2012 Veracruz). Based on Energuide combined fuel consumption rating for the 2012 Tucson 2.0L Auto (7.9L/100km)/2012 Accent Manual (5.9L/100km)/2012 Sonata Auto (7.3L/100km)/Veracruz Auto (10.8L/100km) at 15,400km/year [yearly average driving distance (Transport Canadaâ€™s Provincial Light Vehicle Fleet Statistics, 2012)], this is equivalent to $0.20 (2012 Accent and 2012 Sonata)/$0.25 (2012 Tucson)/$0.40 (2012 Veracruz) per litre savings on each litre of gas up to a total of 800 Litres (2012 Accent and 2012 Sonata)/1,000 Litres (2012 Tucson and Veracruz). â€ Ę•â€ĄÎŠOffers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. â€ â€ 2012 Veracruz 7 year/120,000 km warranty consists of 5 year/100,000km Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage and an additional 2 year/20,000km coverage under the Hyundai Protection Plan. Hyundaiâ€™s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions. Additional coverage is in accordance to the terms and conditions of the Hyundai Protection Plan. Please contact your local dealer for all details.

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