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Standing at the base of Mount Washington, in a grove of Douglas fir and red cedar trees, the steady drip of sap can be found in a clump of big leaf maples. From mid-January until late February, the sap is collected from the ‘sugar bush,’ then taken to an evaporator/processor, bottled and sold as Vancouver Island’s own maple syrup. In an industry generally associated with Eastern Canada, maple syrup production on Vancouver Island is quickly becoming a burgeoning industry, explained forester Harold Macy. Merville-based Macy and his wife Judy own Headquarters Creek Woodlot, a small sustainable forest on Crown land just off the Strathcona Parkway that provides timber to niche markets such as house logs and crossarms for power lines. Macy also focuses on nontimber forest products such as mushrooms and berries as well as sap. Recently, with Macy’s help, maple syrup production was included as an acceptable farm crop under the BC Assessment Authority regulations. He explained this means someone with an appropriate existing stands of native maple can now apply for farm status, opening the door for a significant increase of West Coast maple syrup production. It also means increased economic spinoffs for farmers who focus on other primary agricultural production, such as beef or veggies, who have maple trees on their land.

A longtime member of the Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) for Denman and Hornby islands has resigned from his voluntary position because he is tired of seeing high-paid executives receive bonuses while BC Ferries loses revenue and ridership. Statements released last week reveal senior ferry executives earn million-dollar salaries and bonuses. “It just occurred to me that BC Ferries is going from the fast cats scandal to the fat cats scandal,” Dennis Forsyth said Thursday. “I think it should be a scandal. Somehow the notion that a man (Rob Clarke) who is being paid $296,000 a year to do a job as a chief financial officer needs another $400,000 incentive in order to do that job I find just appalling.” Forsyth represented the Denman Residents’ Association on the FAC. Acting as a go-between, it was his job to explain BC Ferries policies to his community. “I think that exceeds my capabilities here,” he said of the salaries and bonuses. “Over the last few years they (BC Ferries) are more and more reluctant to act on any advice that we give them.” He credits the corporation for reacting to minor issues such as terminal parking on Denman, but not to major issues. Forsyth understands BC Ferries has financial problems, but does not understand the corporation “preaching” to people about fiscal responsibility and economy, then taking a bonus on top of a salary that would exceed the wildest dreams of most Canadians. “There’s just something mor... see MORALLY ■ A2

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HAROLD MACY EXAMINES a tree he is using to produce maple syrup (inset). PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK “This is really exciting to have this door opened,” said Macy. “It’s one of the most exciting things to have happened in forestry in years.” Macy noted that rural landowners who have the appropriately sized maple trees, and who develop a management plan and apply for farm status can now be treated similar to those who produce cherries or apples. He added that, with the change of regulations, there is a new sector for the interface between forestry and agriculture, and co-operative partnerships for production. Depending on the season,

one maple tree on the Island can produce between 80 and 90 litres of sap, and with a 38:1 L ratio, can translate into approximately two litres of maple syrup. Once a tree is tapped, the sap is transported to an evaporator, boiled down to remove water, and filtered. “The more you boil it down, the darker the colour, and the more flavour is produced,” explained Macy, who said if the market increases, he foresees a potential for production cooperatives, or third parties who process the sap. He described the flavours of ... see SYRUP ■ A2

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syrups similar to wine — every region produces a different flavour with a different scent and taste. He noted West Coast maple syrup has a smoky flavour and many layers. “Like a West Coast forest,” he added. Macy explained the the Vancouver Island Sapsuckers organization as well as the Cowichan Valley are helping shed light on syrup production on the Island, as more than 2,000 people attended the Bigleaf Maple Syrup Festival this February at the BC Forest Discovery Centre in Duncan. He said the event focused on tapping, syrup making, tasting and demonstrating the variety of products that can be used with maple syrup, including candies and even maple pop, fabricated in Port Alberni. Macy, who also works in forest education with the University of British Columbia research farms and teaches forestry courses on the Island, said one of his former students, Gary Backlund, has even written a book on tapping the western maple. Macy said for those in the forestry industry, maple syrup production now means a

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more immediate economic production from woodlots. For more information on Island sap or to order Backlund’s book, visit www.blmaple. net or the BC Forest Discovery Centre at www.bcforestmuseum. com. For more information on maple syrup production in the Comox Valley, contact Macy at hqcreek@telus.net. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

CYCLISTS VISIT SENATE Scott, Sean, Ross and Ryan MacKinnon from the Comox Valley were introduced in the Senate last week by Senator Nancy Greene Raine. The four brothers are biking across Canada to raise funds and awareness for research for Parkinson’s disease. For details, visit http://bikingforbaha. weebly.com.

ally wrong with that,” he said. “Eventually somebody has to stand up and say that.” Forsyth notes FAC research shows incentives that triggered bonuses read exactly like a job description. He questions why a CFO receives a bonus for bringing in a project on budget. While not necessarily against the proposed cable ferry between Buckley Bay and Denman, Forsyth worries Denman will lose 12 to 15 “of the best-paying jobs on this island” to

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, July 6, 2012

Assault alleged by renters Scott Stanfield Record Staff

A Comox resident alleges his common law spouse was assaulted by their apartment manager following a dispute over repairs to their rental unit. Barry Welsh, Ashley Shea and their two young children have lived in the unit about 18 months. Last weekend, they stayed at a hotel after discovering mould underneath the carpet. “They weren’t really resolving the issue,” Welsh said. “They pulled up the carpet, they pulled up the underlay and then they just left it.” The couple tried unsuccessfully to call the manager Friday and Saturday, then called the property management company in Vancouver. The manager later called and was, according to Welsh, rude with Shea over the phone. While the children were with a babysitter, the couple came home Saturday night to retrieve clothes and other items. Shortly after 11 p.m., noticing a light inside the manager’s residence, Shea decided to knock on the door and ask the man when they could move back.

“I guess he was upset because we’d gone to his bosses,” Welsh said. “We were trying to explain what was going on and then he grabs her by the throat, puts her in like a chokehold. He’s thrashing her around, hits her head against the door. Her glasses break, and he just throws her out by her neck.” Welsh called the RCMP, who continue to investigate the incident. Shea was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph’s General Hospital. She suffered bruising around her neck. The manager declined to comment. Afterwards, the couple left a message with the management company to complain about the treatment they received. Welsh says Shea was treated rudely over the phone when their call was returned Tuesday and was told they might be evicted from the premises. Which leaves the couple shrugging their shoulders. “Never been a noise complaint, always paid rent on time or before, always kept the house in good repair,” Welsh said. A call to the management company was not returned. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

June-uary finally behind us Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Summer has arrived in a timely fashion for those planning to attend MusicFest this weekend in Courtenay. “We’re into a nice, pleasant stretch of summer here,” said Trevor Smith, a meteorologist at Environ-

ment Canada. “It doesn’t look like a heat wave or a record breaker by any means but probably mainly sunny skies for the next seven to 10 days.” Temperatures reached a high of 21C Thursday in the Comox Valley. Clear skies and highs of 25, 26 and 28 are expected Friday, Saturday and Sunday

CVEDS has new board Record Staff Ian Whitehead is the new president and Richard Hardy is vice-president of the board of the Comox Valley Economic Development Society. Both are returning members. Murray Presley becomes past-president, replacing Susan Toresdahl. Coun. Ken Grant of Comox has taken on the role of secretary-treasurer, formerly occupied by Bronco Moncrief, a former mayor and councillor in Cumberland. New members of the board include Courtenay Coun. Bill Anglin, Cumber-

land Mayor Leslie Baird, Justin Rigsby and Don Cameron. Returning members include Melinda Knox, Jay Oddleifson and Patrick McKenna. The other returnees are Bruce Jolliffe, Jim Gillis and Edwin Grieve, CVRD directors for Areas A, B and C respectively. The CVEDS board is comprised of six elected officials from each municipality and regional district area, six elected directors from the private sector and a past-president. The society’s mission is to encourage responsible expansion of the Valley’s economic base.

respectively. Temperatures in the upper 20s will likely continue until mid-next week. “Probably not any records being set,” Smith said. “I think people will be pretty comfortable with this. Summer’s here sort of on time.” June was cooler and wetter than normal but did not set any record lows. The average monthly temperature was 13.9 degrees. The historic average is 15. “Most of the coolness was coming from the daytime high, so we had a lot of cloud cover,” Smith said, noting the overnight minimum average equalled the monthly minimum average of 10.6. The daytime maximum average was 17.2 for the month — the third coldest on record dating back to 1944. The normal is 19.4. Total rainfall in June was 77.4 mm, compared to the normal 44.2, marking the ninth wettest June on record. There were 18 days with rain in June, tied for the third highest on record. The average is 12 days. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

WHEN LARRY JANGULA (left) and Paul Ives stand sideways now, they practically disappear. Mayor Jangula visited Mayor Ives with a Courtenay flag to fly at Comox Town Hall. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK

Jangula, Ives both winners Holding public office may be a heavy responsibility, but two Comox Valley mayors are stepping a little lighter on their feet these days. Since Jan. 31, in response to a challenge from Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to other Canadian mayors, Larry Jangula of Courtenay and Paul Ives of Comox have been involved in a friendly weight loss competition. Five months later, they’ve completed their final weigh-ins. Jangula’s starting weight was 270 pounds (122.5 kilos). As of June 30, that number has dropped to 229 pounds (104 kilos) — for a total

of 41 lost pounds. Ives weighed 191 pounds (85.5 kilos) on Jan. 31, and has lost 15 pounds, dropping to 176 pounds (78.5 kilos). Each mayor agreed that the one with the most weight loss, calculated as a percentage, would have his flag temporarily fly at the other municipal hall. As Jangula lost 15 per cent of his total body weight, compared to Ives’ eight per cent, the City of Courtenay flag began flying Thursday over Comox Town Hall. Mayor Jangula credits portion control with the bulk of his weight loss. “I grew up on a farm, so

we always ate big meals,” said Jangula. “I had to get rid of some bad habits, so I cut out processed meat, red meat, pasta and fried food, and met with a weight loss consultant. Now I eat more fruits and vegetables, and I also try to drink eight glasses of water a day. “My wife and I are enjoying going on lots of walks too – I try to get in at least 30 minutes a day.” While Jangula slightly edged Ives in the competition, he says they’re both winners. “I feel so much better, and I know Paul does, too,” noted Jangula. — City of Courtenay

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Elderly man victim of scam The Comox Valley RCMP recently received a call from an elderly gentleman reporting that he had been defrauded of a large sum of money on a scam that has a new twist. The man reported that he received a call from a female identifying herself as his granddaughter. She provided the granddaughter’s correct name and requested

money from him to aid in dealing with a criminal charge. She requested the money be sent through Western Union to a lawyer who was from out of province. After sending the money, the gentleman called his relative, only to learn that the granddaughter is not out of province and not in trouble. — Comox Valley RCMP

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Church purchased Erin Haluschak Record Staff

Kelly Pound is one step closer to helping a Comox historical building get a second lease on life. Pound has officially purchased the St. John the Baptist Church on Comox Avenue, with the goal to restore the crumbling building and turn it into an arts and community centre. Pound told the Record she bought the church about a week ago, and admitted it was both “exciting and scary.” The building was designated as a heritage building by the Town of Comox in 1986. The property does

contain a residence that was used to house members of the church, particularly the priest at the time, but is now rented, despite a bylaw which restricts its use as a rental home. Pound asked council in December to consider fast-tracking the rezoning process for the rental house to help subsidize part of the cost of renovations, along with requesting a tax exemption for the duration of renovating the building. She noted the zoning has been approved by the Town, and she is waiting to see if her tax exemption will be approved as well. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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B.C. teachers’ contract now ratified by both sides Trustees in B.C. unanimously approve one-year deal Tom Fletcher Black Press

B.C. school trustees have embraced a contract extension for the B.C. Teachers’ Fed-

eration that promises labour peace in schools until next spring. With 85 per cent of boards of education participating Wednesday, the vote was unanimous in favour of the two-year contract that expires June 30, 2013. The deal imposes a twoyear wage freeze on teachers, which

had already been accepted by school support staff and other public sector unions in B.C. “Boards of education are pleased that we have been able to achieve agreements with all of our unionized staff in these challenging times,” said Melanie Joy, chair of the B.C. Public

School Employers’ Association. Teachers voted by a 3-1` margin last week to accept the contract extension, with 52 per cent of BCTF members casting ballots. The deal puts off a bitter dispute over government changes to hiring, layoff and performance evaluation of teachers. Edu-

cation Minister George Abbott said the agreement includes a letter of understanding to continue talks on those issues. Those discussions are expected to resume this fall, dealing with professional development, evaluation and which issues are negotiated at the provincial and local level. The

COs, RCMP patrol lakes in area Many violators found on boats that were inspected Caitlin McKinnon Record Staff

Conservation officers from the BC Ministry of Environment’s Central and North Island zones teamed up with local RCMP on the Canada Day weekend to spot and stop hazardous boating behaviour. A squad assigned to patrol both Comox Lake and Campbell Lake identified numerous violations to Canada’s safe boating regulations. The Conservation Officer Service (COS) patrol squad inspected 21 pleasure crafts at Comox Lake and Campbell Lake July 1, of which “only five were fully compliant with safe boating regulations,” says 19-year veteran Gord Gudbranson. “RCMP officers issued 14 enforcement actions” against offending boaters, reports Gudbranson. Action was also taken against seven of the 12 anglers COs and RCMP encountered. The majority of illegal boaters were penalized for operating their crafts without adequate licensing or safety equipment, although the squad

also made one drug seizure. Gudbranson says many boaters are running their crafts “without the prescribed visual signals on board,” and lack “adequate firefighting equipment, hull serial numbers, Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) and lifejackets.” A significant portion of the offenders either “lack the required operators’ certification or fail to carry proof of competency.” Patrols will contin-

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long-running dispute over class size and composition may also heat up again next year as the B.C. Liberal government heads into an election campaign. BCTF president Susan Lambert said the agreement includes some improvements to teacher benefits and leave provisions. But the union is going to

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Fire hall invites public The Fanny Bay fire department is holding an open house this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to showcase the improvements to the hall over the past year. It will also present the Canadian Governor General awards to three dedicated and long-serving members of the department. The awards presentation will take place at 2 p.m., with medals going to retired Fanny Bay fire chief Chris Cook, and active Fanny Bay firefighters Brian Maddex and (Ray) George Quevillon. â€œThe awards from the Governor General of Canada recognize 20 years of loyal and exemplary service to public security in Canada,â€? said Fanny Bay fire chief Peter Golden. â€œThe men receiving the medals on July 7 certainly represent the best in fire services.â€? The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) operates four volunteer fire departments, including the Fanny Bay fire department. Over the past year, the CVRD has worked with the Fanny Bay fire department and the community to fund improvements to the fire hall, including raising the building above the floodplain, constructing a new office for the fire chief and a building a new turnout gear locker room. â€œWe are always looking for new firefighters,â€? said Golden. â€œThis is a chance to see what we do, ask questions and meet our fire department team.â€? Refreshments will be served at the open house, and children are welcome to try on some of the gear and to see how fire trucks work. The Fanny Bay fire hall is located at 7512 Cougar Smith Road. â€” Comox Valley Regional District

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Dragon boaters finish one-two The Comox Valleyâ€™s Prevailing Wins Dragonboat Team won the Silver Paddle at Campbell Riverâ€™s second annual Race the River Dragon Boat Regatta on June 30. Coming in second overall in the mixed men and womenâ€™s team division, the team narrowly missed a first-place finish, finishing 6/10ths of a second behind Comox Valleyâ€™s Dragonflies at 01:47.0 and ahead of the bronze-winning Namaxsala â€” the Kwakwakaâ€™wakw dragonboat team from Fort Rupert and Alert Bay. Promoting excellence in dragonboat racing â€” especially among youth in the Comox Valley â€” is the primary mission

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Boomer’s memory honoured Mary Lee Contributor

They came, they cycled, they conquered. A total of 86 cyclists rode 240 kilometres in just two days, all in the effort of preserving the humanitarian spirit of one young man, a fallen soldier. The Boomer’s Legacy BC Bike Ride is a staple fundraising event held annually in mid-June for the purpose of raising awareness of the good works of our men and women in uniform serving in far-off locations around the world. Now in its fifth year, the ride raises monies through pledges and donations that fund many projects that often go unnoticed or are unheard of to most Canadians back home in Canada. And just why do they draw so little attention? Well, that’s just the point, the impetus to the creation of a foundation whose mission is Helping Soldiers Help Others. It’s the story of Andrew Eykelenboom, a young Canadian Forces medic, call-sign Boomer, who witnessed day after day the hardship of the people in the communities where he served and wrote home to tell his family about it. It can be a helpless feeling knowing there’s so little that can be done from here in this great nation built on freedom and democracy.

Not so for Maureen Eykelenboom and the friends and family who rallied behind her upon receiving the news of her son’s death at the hands of a suicide bomber just days before the end of his tour of duty. The legacy of Boomer’s goodwill, the drive to help the people in the villages that surrounded him in Afghanistan, lived on long after the young corporal perished in 2006. It lives in the lovingly knitted wool caps, over 300,000 made around the world today. It lives on in the random donations received weekly by unassuming citizens across Canada. And it most certainly is alive and well in every stroke of the pedal, every curve of the road and every inch of climbing pavement that stretches between Canadian Forces Base Comox to the legislative grounds in downtown Victoria. Not a single cyclist who committed to the event this year, just as in previous years, finished the trek without

knowing exactly what they rode for and for whom. Indeed, every cyclist, both military and civilian, who donned a black and red jersey adorned with the words Boomer’s Legacy across the front and back also rode in the memory of fallen soldiers. All 160 of them were accounted for on 86 bicycles, including Sgt. Jannick Gilbert, a Search and Rescue Technician who recently perished while on a rescue mission in Canada’s arctic region. “It is so much more than raising money and building awareness,” said Maureen, Boomer’s Legacy Founder, at an emotional start of the ride. “It’s about honouring all the Andrews of our military, those men and women who gave their lives in the fight for freedom. You [cyclists] get it!” “I was initially attracted to the concept of riding from Comox to Victoria for the physical challenge it represented,” said LCol Wayne Joy, a CF member based at 19 Come in for our

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Funkathon interloper making mark in our Valley Scott Stanfield

Flesher had taught English in Nepal, Thailand and Korea, where he hosted a TV program called English Time With Kevin Teacher. He still teaches from time to time at Beachcombers Community School. Recently, he finished a six-week puppetry workshop with North Island Distance Education School. He also operates a window-washing company.

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He comes from the planet of Funkathon, where he was head cook to King Zaxxon until he ran out of sweet potatoes — which prompted an intergalactic trek in his space galleon to swap stories and songs for spuds. Since landing on Planet Earth, he has been performing and teaching kooky games and dances in B.C. and Alberta, making videos and creating awardwinning educational programs. On one memorable occasion, he sang for the Dalai Lama during a trip to India. He is none other than the singing, storytelling space pirate known as Captain Thunderpants — aka the town crier of Cumberland and Trashy Duke in the Dukes of Dodge. His real name is Kevin Flesher, a children’s entertainer who plays “at least a dozen instruments badly,” including the guitar and accordion. He has drawn inspiration from characters on Sesame Street, the Muppets and Sponge Bob. “Jim Henson was probably my hero,” Flesher said. As Captain Thunderpants, he hosted a pirate variety show in Cumberland that featured a fiddler who Flesher “grabbed off the street that day.” A Robbie Burns Day variety show and a Christmas Spectacular followed. “Studio Live (in Cumberland) is a fantastic location to shoot a show. We’ll do another one maybe soon.” Flesher formed the Dukes of Dodge with people he met at open stages during a St. Patrick’s Day gig a couple of years ago at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland. The band has since performed its upbeat, traditional music at every venue

CAPTAIN THUNDERPANTS (KEVIN Flesher) poses at the dock in Fanny Bay. The children’s enterSCOTT STANFIELD PHOTO tainer is also a teacher, a musician and the Cumberland town crier. in the village, and at the Flying Canoe in Courtenay. “It’s coming along,” Flesher said of Cumberland’s “favourite hillbilly pirate orchestra.” The entertainment doesn’t stop there. In a series of zany You Tube videos that have aired on Shaw TV, the good captain demonstrates how to make sushi, doughnuts and pizza, and how to farm oysters, among other things. “They have a broad appeal. They’re educational and entertaining, and I feel there’s no end to the amount of topics you can do around here,” said Flesher, who is all ears to anyone with advice about marketing the videos. “I’d like to find a sponsor or broadcaster for them, or both.” He has also founded an improv soap opera company called Pleasure Craft Theatre, an all-ages winter program that incorporates different themes each season. Flesher assumes the town crier persona for special events that

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Pharmacist chosen Ingrid Pidsosny, pharmacy manager of Loblaw Pharmacy at Superstore in Courtenay, is the recipient of the 2012 Takeda Magnum Opus Award. Sponsored by Takeda Canada Inc., and presented at the BC Pharmacy Association annual awards, this award recognizes pharmacists who have completed advanced training or education and have successfully expanded their practice as a result. The recipient receives $1,000, which is donated in their name to the pharmacy school alma mater, advanced training program or disease-based charity of their choice. Pidsosny has chosen to donate her $1,000 award to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada in memory of her late father. — B.C. Pharmacy Association

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I’m delighted to have Frances Ferguson, a registered clinical counsellor in the Comox Valley, offer strategies for siblings to work together in caring for aging parents. Frances brings over 15 years of experience helping individuals and couples to solve problems and make decisions, improve communication and set and reach personal goals. Fifteen years ago, Cheryl, a single mom with three young kids, stepped up to the plate to care for her mother, who had suffered a mild brain injury. Other family members had full lives

can’t do personal care, but can hire a house cleaner, drive, or help with errands. Avoid talking when angry: Speak up about issues before you’re peeved. Share financials: The sibling given financial authority should share details about expenses with the others, even when not asked. Being transparent helps to build trust. Be part of the solution: If you find yourself in conflict with a family member, step back and get some perspective. Consider your role in the conflict, and ask yourself if you’re acting out an old family role

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brother or sister. We revert to outdated roles, and it’s generally not conscious. Here are some tips on getting through: Family meetings: Our parents are a family responsibility. It’s best to get everyone together to talk, so everyone feels involved and able to provide their input. That includes siblings, step-siblings, and in-laws. Everyone has a role, and something to offer. If you can’t do this on your own, consider an outside resource such as a family friend, financial specialist, or other professional to facilitate the conversa-

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Advice to address your children’s anxiety and fear Ever since my sixyear-old son went through an earthquake education program earlier this year he has been very worried about earthquakes. It is getting to the point that he talks about it every day, he won’t sleep alone and he wants to know how earthquake-proof every building we go into is. We have tried reassuring him, and have had him help us make an earthquake kit in the hopes that this would settle him down. Nothing seems to be helping, though, and his fear is getting worse. What else can we do about this problem? It is clear from your

letter that your son has become quite anxious about the possibility of an earthquake. What isn’t clear is exactly what aspect of earthquakes he is worried about. To come up with a plan to help him address his anxiety it will be important to understand what he is specifically afraid of; for example, he may be afraid of being hurt, he may be afraid of being separated from you, or he may be afraid of being trapped in a building that was not properly built. A conversation with him about the thoughts that he has about earth-

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LUSH busy in kitchen LUSH Valley is launching a community kitchen with two gatherings July 9. A community kitchen is a group that cooks, shares resources, saves money and enjoys the experience of preparing and eating a meal together and taking some home. The first get-together will feature three summer salads using in-season, healthy and tasty ingredients such as kale, quinoa, and new potatoes. Participants will prepare the salads together, have a taste, then pack them up and take them home for lunch or dinner the next day. Since all the ingredients will be provided for this initial session, donations to cover the cost are

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has a surplus of produce, it will be donated to the community kitchen to be added to the meal plan for the next cooking session. The LUSH kitchen is at 1126F Piercy Ave. in Courtenay. For more information, call 250331-0152 or e-mail admin@lushvalley.org. — LUSH Valley

with an earthquake kit was a good one and will have helped if his fear has to do with being without food or water. If it is something else, you will want to come up with something that directly addresses his fear. If possible make your strategies playful and fun. Humour helps decrease the sense of danger and encourages both of you to be creative as you work on solving this problem. In terms of helping your son build confidence in his ability to cope, there are a few things that I can suggest. One is to remember with him other times that he has been afraid and has gotten through it. Try to figure out how he did that and talk

about how he could apply what he was able to do in the past to this situation. Another angle on building confidence is to help your son learn to contain his worrying so that it is not bothering him all day long. Some ideas for this include making a set time each day to talk to you about his fears, helping him draw a picture about his fears and then folding it up and putting it away, or making a worry box. Worry boxes have a hole in the top and the child deposits a paper with the worry drawn or written on it whenever the worries are bothering him. At a set time the box is opened and a parent or other involved adult looks at

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Greenway/Puntledge walk; meet at Puntledge Park parking lot, 1st St. & Menzies, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Maggie 250-8711707, Rebecca 250-334-0936, Kate 250-338-9310, www. cvnewcomers.net. EVERGREEN Seniors Club At the Movies, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 12:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www. evergreenseniorsclub.org. EVERGREEN Seniors Club Friday Night Dance with music by Amigos, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniorsclub.org.

Saturday, July 21 EVERGREEN Seniors Club Pancake Breakfast to kick off Downtown Courtenay’s Market Day, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30–11 a.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www. evergreenseniorsclub.org. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, Comox, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.

Sunday, July 22 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.

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KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, Comox, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.

C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Saratoga Beach walk; meet at Home Depot recycling area, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Susan 250-871-4422, Doris 250-871-3407, Ruth 250339-4584, www.cvnewcomers. net. 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.evergreenseniorsclub.org.

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The Mark R. Isfeld Interact Club raised more than $4,000 recently at its fifth annual Rotary dinner and silent auction to support the Tegucigalpa Market Children Program in Honduras. The program itself is able to provide “scholarships” for more than 2,000 of the poorest children in Tegucigalpa, giving them the ability to go to school. Half of those students are sponsored by Rotary International, the rest being sponsored by CRCID (Canadian government and Rotary working together), or private individual sponsors. The Isfeld Interact Club has sponsored 250 primary and secondary students. On average it costs $100 for a primary student to attend this school

KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.

Friday, July 13 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Ships Point walk; meet at Walmart lot near Mark’s WW, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Elaine 250-941-8434, Susan 250-871-4422, Gina 250890-9336, www.cvnewcomers. net. EVERGREEN Seniors Club Friday Night Dance with music by Lensmen, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniorsclub.org.

Saturday, July 14 UNION BAY Giant Garage & Book Sale, Union Bay Community Hall, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Proceeds to Tour de Rock. FMI: Donna McKay 250-335-2147, Mildred Coe 250-335-2894. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, Comox, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.

Saturday, July 28 FANNY BAY Community Garage Sale, Fanny Bay Community Hall, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Sell items no longer needed or come to browse. Artists welcome. Light refreshments available for sale. FMI/table reservations: 250-335-3282. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, Guthrie Rd. near Quality Foods, Comox, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.

Sunday, July 29 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.

Friday, Aug. 3 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years): no walk – civic holiday. FMI: www.cvnewcomers.net.

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KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal has cats & kittens available for adoption, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com.

C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Air Force Beach walk; meet at Air Force Beach parking lot, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Sheila 250-3344161, Sharon 250-941-1819, Maureen 250-871-3337, www. cvnewcomers.net.

Monday, July 16 C.V. MENTAL Health & Addictions Services offers free education workshop: Enhancing Your Self-Esteem, Cedar Room, Public Health, 961 England Ave., Courtenay, 1:30-4 p.m. Pre-registration required. FMI/ registration: 250-331-8524.

Friday, July 20 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Masters

Friday, Aug. 17 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for MacDonald Woods/Filberg Park walk; meet at Filberg Road beside park entrance, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Sharon 250-9411819, Veronica 250-339-7732, Rebecca 250-334-0936, www. cvnewcomers.net.

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Hey Comox Valley, Let’s Go! Two Comox Valley ladies, Mary Bridges and Cathy Livsey, introduce a new business to the Comox Valley. Let’s Go! is a local runningbased business focused on teaching others about running in a fun and safe manner. Cathy and Mary share a passion for running. With more miles on the road between them than some vehicles, both have a wealth of running information to share with others, along with a keen desire to do so. Their dedication, determination and consistency in training have led them to complete The Boston Marathon, Vancouver Island Race Series, Trans-Rockies (six-day stage race in Colorado), The Death Race (125km ultra-marathon) and the Iron Man Triathlon. Thus, the programs they offer have been tried and tested on themselves. So whether you’re just starting out, looking to improve your running skills or wanting to perform at your peak, Mary and Cathy can help you. Let’s Go! offers running help in the form of various clinics including a marathon and half-marathon clinic geared towards The Goodlife Victoria Marathon in October. The most recent additions to their series of clinics are Let’s Go Kids!, Runner Boy and Runner Girl, aimed specifically at younger kids in order to cultivate a healthy, active lifestyle from an early age. Let’s Go! also offers private sessions and are open to special

Livea and Michelle are offering drop-in classes in July and August. There are two summer school programs in August. Triple Heat Dance is open for registration July and August, Tues-

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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

Banning bottled water not a good way to go The first two resolutions that require a municipality to become a Blue Community are obvious. Recognizing water as a human right and promoting publicly financed, owned and operated water and wastewater services go without saying. But the third resolution, banning the sale of bottled water in public facilities and at municipal events, wades into the arena of unfair competition, and it also contradicts current municipal policy. It’s no wonder council had such difficulty with it. On the former point, is it realistic, or even legal, to ban a product that is perfectly healthy for the people who choose to consume it? Is it government’s place to eliminate a choice for its residents? One aspect of council’s decision focused on reducing greenhouse gases. Producing and shipping bottled water does generate greenhouse gases, but under that auspice, should we not ban all vending machine drinks, or any other product that comes wrapped in plastic and is shipped? For people who prefer not to drink out of public fountains, and many don’t, bottled water provides an alternative to fountain water and sugary drinks like pop and juice. Which brings us to the city’s Healthy Choices policy, established in 2008. That policy aimed to provide more healthy choices for people purchasing products at city facilities and concessions in an effort to promote activity and good health. By banning the sale of bottled water, people using city facilities now must choose between drinking fountains and sugary drinks, or they have to bring their own water, likely bottled water from another vendor. There is no real reason to ban bottled water. Municipalities have every opportunity to promote their own water services without washing away Nanaimo News Bulletin people’s choice. Record Question of the Week This week: Fifty-seven per cent of respondents said they oppose the installation of a smart meter at their homes. Next week: Were Comox Valley School District trustees right to cut costs so they could submit a balanced budget? Visi Conservation Con officers teamed up with local RCMP officers on the Canada Day weekend to spot and stop hazardous boating behaviour.

An elderly local man was defrauded of a large sum of money when he fell for an appeal from a woman saying she was his granddaughter, and needed cash.

Help elusive in Comox Valley Dear editor, I am physically disabled and suffer from chronic mental illness and head injuries. In my experience getting the help I need in the Comox Valley has proven to be very difficult. Firstly, there is housing for persons with disabilities who are alone, but if you have a spouse who is your caregiver there just seems to be none to speak of. Housing prices are getting higher and higher and just seem to be choking those who have financial restraints. To find an affordable unit for a family, which is also wheelchair accessible, seems to be impossible. Secondly, I would like to address the issue of suicide in the Valley, for there is in my experience so little help for persons struggling with the issue. I personally have had a psychiatrist and called them at the advice of the crisis line and they would not fit me in for a month even though I was struggling with suicidal thoughts. Moreover, some years ago I had a mental health worker who when I was struggling with suicidal thoughts, told me they were

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Suicidal thoughts and impulses from a lack of hope are all too commonplace in our society, especially amongst the mentally ill, those living with chronic illness, and teenagers. I believe adequate compassionate, nonjudgmental support is needed in the Valley for persons struggling with these life-threatening issues.

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going on vacation and asked if perhaps they should give me a follow-up call in two weeks after they got back. Suicidal thoughts and impulses from a lack of hope are all too commonplace in our society, especially amongst the mentally ill, those living with chronic illness, and teenagers. I believe adequate compassionate, non-judgmental support is needed in the Valley

for persons struggling with these life-threatening issues. Lastly, living daily with physical and mental illness and not having the support I need, brings me to the realization that I am not the only one in the Valley suffering with these issues. I am disheartened by people who are paid by the government with the tax dollars of the hardworking people of Canada and are entrusted by our government who has hired them, lording their positions over those who are weak and less fortunate and not taking their problems seriously. In my experience volunteers at the crisis line are very special caring people, but they lack adequate resources to refer hurting people to in the Valley. In conclusion, I believe: affordable housing for persons with disabilities, support in aspects of health for persons with disabilities in their everyday living, adequate support for those suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts, are amongst the paramount issues in the Comox Valley. Jessica Dawson, Courtenay

We can’t remain silent about mine Dear editor, After reading your editorial (Record, June 13) regarding the cost to public property Raven Coal mine protesters caused when hanging a banner over the Bank of Montreal and the charge they “pushed the envelope,” I hope readers are asking themselves why a group of “young protesters” would feel the need to make such a dramatic gesture to get the public’s attention regarding the imminent threat the Raven Coal mine presents to the Comox Valley. Estimates of $2,000 to repair property damage are insignifi-

cant when matched against the costs Raven and its associated mines in Cumberland and at the base of Mount Washington would create — the cost to poisoning the Baynes Sound with toxins that will end a sustainable shellfish aquaculture business employing 600 people, the cost of lowered house value of impacted communities like Ships Point, Fanny Bay, Denman and Hornby islands, the cost of buying water when domestic wells become contaminated, the cost of millions of dollars of reclaiming poisoned water sources after the mine closes in 16 years and the

cost of health care for black lung disease that is on the rise among young coal miners and families breathing coal mine toxins. If the Comox Valley community understood these costs and the threat Raven poses to their quality of life and livelihood, they would have joined the “young protesters” who felt compelled to “push the envelope.” Each of us is compelled to protest transforming the Comox Valley into a coal mining zone in his or her own way. We cannot remain silent. Sharon Small, Comox Valley

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Blue Communities‘a Trojan horse-like treatise’ Dear editor, I read with interest about Comox Valley municipalities being encouraged to consider a bottled water ban. While Council of Canadians’ Comox Valley Chapter member Linda Safford is to be commended for her commitment to environmental sustainability, the Blue Communities Project is not an environmental initiative — it’s a political campaign

being waged by the Canadian Union of Public Employees against the Canadian beverage industry and its 13,000 employees. CUPE national president Paul Moist acknowledged this in recent correspondence in the Owen Sound Sun Times, Toronto Sun and Waterloo Chronicle when he wrote, “Nestlé spokesperson John Challinor is partly right about CUPE’s joint work

with the Council of Canadians on bottled water. The Blue Communities Project is absolutely a political campaign. What could be more appropriate than grassroots activism that invites our elected local representatives to have a democratic, public debate about how scarce municipal tax dollars should be spent.” In receiving Ms. Safford’s presentation and taking no further

action, councils in the Town of Comox, City of Courtenay and Comox Valley Regional District clearly recognize this resolution for what it is — a Trojan horselike treatise developed solely to encourage municipalities to ban the sale of bottled water in their facilities under the guise of human rights and infrastructure management. These councils

should be commended for exercising critical, independent thinking in the face of an overly simplified, factually incorrect, feel-good resolution prepared by the council and CUPE about complex matters that either eliminates future viable policy alternatives or extends well beyond their municipalities’ legislative authority. We agree with the council and CUPE that water is a human

Driver sorry he jumped to conclusion Dear editor, I recently found myself in a situation where what seemed like one thing was actually another. I was driving with my son one Sunday morning when I was cut off by a truck which then sped off away from me. I later caught up to the truck which was stopped at a green light. At this point I could see the driver playing with something in the truck and it seemed like he just wasn’t paying attention. There were two lanes so I chose the other one and went around him. A few

hundred feet down the road I realized he was now tailgating me, backing off and then getting very close, and it seemed very aggressive and as I stated I had my son with me so I was worried about his safety. After making a corner I felt I had enough distance between me and the other truck so I decided to pull into a gas station. As I was slowing down and watching the truck to make sure it was going to stop, I watched it accelerate into me at the last couple of feet. At this point I lost my temper, got out of

my car and started yelling and screaming at the other driver for tailgating and ramming my car. He said he was going to leave the scene and I grabbed the window of his door and it exploded in my hands. Turns out his truck was running out of propane and it was stalling and surging, explaining the stop at the green light and the backing off and getting close to me. When we both came to a stop to turn into the gas station, that is where he was also heading when his truck surged and accelerated into the

back of my car. So by me assuming he was an aggressive and dangerous driver that was mad that I passed him when he wasn’t paying attention, when actually he was just paying too much attention to his poorly running truck, I made a small accident into a huge deal and I became the dangerous and aggressive one. So what did I learn? Not to jump to conclusions so quickly and make assumptions on what other people are thinking. I hope that maybe if one person reads this and finds themselves in a similar situation they will

Wheeled entertainment his headache Dear editor, Now here’s a nice scenario...” awakening to the chirping of birds, then morning coffee on the sundeck while the breeze wafts gently through the trees, then afternoon on the beach watching the shore birds.” A fantasy maybe, but the Saratoga and Miracle Beach areas can actually be like that. Then, suddenly, the rumbling roar of Saratoga Speedway begins the usual summertime weekend madness ... completely obliterating an otherwise beautiful day. Yes. It’s that time of year again. Clearly I am missing something. For years I have

been unable to understand why the residents of Miracle and Saratoga Beaches have put up with such an intrusion. Oh, I know there are claims that the enterprise generates income and jobs for the local area (but I’d like to see the numbers) and I also know that some actually find loud, exhaust-producing motor vehicles racing round and round an entertaining activity. But I fail to understand why any serious opposition to these events, especially in our more enlightened environmentally conscious age, has been unable to find substantial support. We even have a noise bylaw. And

don’t get me wrong. The mini golf, a pizza place, a video store and the resorts are all minimally intrusive. And I’m not one who pretends this is a serene, rural area. It is a form of suburbia and noise (lawnmowers, power tools, etc.) is to be expected. But the speedway ‘assault’ can blanket an area of thousands of residents for hours at a time. And ... all after normal working hours. Maybe the fact that it is supposed to be entertainment is what I’m missing. If it was a log-peeling plant would we do something? Neil H. Ross, Black Creek

stop and take a deep breath before they jump to a conclusion they might regret, like I did. Anonymous This letter was written as a condition of a settlement reached with the help of the Comox Valley Community Justice Centre.

right. And given that Canada has a $21-billion water and sewer infrastructure deficit resulting in, among other things, more than 1,500 boil-water orders across the country last year, we also support continued investment in our municipal systems. Where we draw the line with the council and CUPE is their misguided and misleading attempts to ban the sale of bottled water in public facilities. Bottled water does not compete with tap water. More than 70 per cent of Canadians drink both. They consume tap water at home and bottled water on-the-go for proper hydration, better health and simple convenience. Purchasing bottled water does not impact much-needed investments in

Canada’s water and sewer infrastructure. Canadians pay local, provincial and federal taxes with the expectation that a portion of those funds will be invested to properly maintain their municipal water systems. About 80 per cent of plastic beverage containers, including bottled water, were recycled in B.C. last year, according to Encorp Pacific, the provincial steward responsible. The Canadian beverage industry is working with government and consumers to improve on that diversion rate through such initiatives as public spaces recycling. John B. Challinor II, Guelph, Ont. Editor’s note: John B. Challinor is the director of corporate affairs for Nestlé Waters Canada.

Seniors’ advocate needed Dear editor, We appreciate that the government of B.C. is following the recommendation of the B.C. Ombudsperson and will appoint a seniors’ advocate. We are writing now, though, since we agree with all other seniors’ organizations in B.C., which believe the advocate must be an independent officer of the legislative assembly with a budget adequate to fulfil the mandate. This would enable the advocate to: • be an officer of the legislature responsible and accountable for reporting to the public as well as to government; • have broad powers, which could include elder abuse issues such as fraud, scams and injustices at institutions; • promote a societal vision that is inclusive of seniors and intolerant of ageism through ongoing consultation and involvement of all senior citizen stakeholders; • have sufficient budget to pro-

vide grants for research studies on seniors’ issues by the gerontology departments at our universities as needed; • have the budget and authority to investigate issues and service cuts and report to the Legislature; • provide leadership towards a zero tolerance of elder abuse in all its forms; • have the ability to report to other branches of government, e.g., Consumer Affairs, Finance, BC Transit, local government; • work with the ombudsperson’s office in providing recommendations for services; • advocate on a systemic level for best practices and necessary changes. We could outline more details, but the main point is that the advocate needs to be an independent officer of the legislature. Gwyn Frayne, Courtenay Editor’s note: Gwyn Frayne writes on behalf of SOS (Support Our Seniors) in the Comox Valley.

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OF Take some time; PICTURETHE WEEK avoid an accident There were many ifs in a lane change. If signals the 1.5-second standard are used at all, it is often perception/reaction time one blink after the vehicle that I used when conduct- starts to move toward the ing the analysis of a high- adjacent lane, one blink as it crosses over the white way collision. If the driver was pay- line and one blink as it ing attention, if the driver takes up residence in the chosen lane. realized what that he was seeBEHIND THE WHEEL All really tells ing, if the surrounddriver reacted ing trafappropriately, fic is what if the driver IM you did, not ... that’s a lot CHEWE what you of ifs. are going to For many do. driving situaThree to four seconds of tions, it is likely far more appropriate to consider signal before your vehicle three or four seconds, not starts to move laterally will ensure drivers around you 1.5. Perhaps the most rec- perceive that something ognized time dependent is going to happen, decide perception/reaction consid- how it is going to affect eration when driving is fol- them and if necessary give them time to react and lowing distance. Everyone should be avoid a collision if you are familiar with the Two Sec- making a mistake. For more information ond Rule and the encouragement to extend it to on this topic, visit www. three or four seconds for drivesmartbc.ca. Questions anything but ideal driv- or comments are welcome ing conditions. It’s not that by e-mail to comments@ Tim difficult to do and one day drivesmartbc.ca. you might be glad that you Schewe is a retired RCMP constable with many years made a habit of it. Where else could this of traffic law enforcement experience. His column apply in your daily drive? Let’s consider signalling appears Friday.

FLYING THE FLAG So many things happen each year on Canada Day in Courtenay — the Fifth Street Mile foot race, a parade, the Ducky 500 race, the children’s bicycle decorating contest and Battle of the Bands, plus so much food, drink and entertainment it’s impossible to list it all. To top it all off, a Cormorant helicopter crew from CFB Comox flew over Fifth Street proudly showing their patriotic spirit. E-mail your Picture of the Week submissions to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com. PHOTO BY TIM OLDALE

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‘Controlled chaos’ normal for festival Annual festival this Friday through Sunday in Courtenay has many musicians on six stages Record Staff The performers are signed — all the tickets have been sold — and people are working hard on deadline with the herculean task of building a small city for Vancouver Island MusicFest. Making the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds festival ready is the job of VIMF production site manager Cresslynn Fay. “Bringing together all the elements needed to deliver this festival is huge,” says Fay. “At times it looks and feels like controlled chaos, but it all happens for a reason.” With more then 170 volunteers on the construction crew, Fay and assistant site manager Amy James are overseeing the transformation of the grounds. They had only 4.5 days to get it

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People’s Choice shown at Pearl The ballots have been counted! The winner of the Pearl Ellis Gallery’s People’s Choice Award for the summer of 2012 is Tulamee Bridge a painting by Saskia King. It will be on display this Sunday at 8 p.m. at the gallery along with all the other members’ works of art. Saskia receives a plaque donated by Bob and Sheila Pollock to commemorate the event and a $1,000 gift certificate donated by Whyte’s Framing on Lazo Road in Comox. The four runners-up are Myshree Tsai’s needle painting Duck, Sharon Lennox’s painting Travelling Pair, Evelyn M.’s painting Dawn of the Inukshuk and Bev Johnston’s painting Carnegie Hall. In addition to the winners of the People’s Choice Show, visitors will see the newly completed artists’ patio in the front of the gallery. Watch for announce-

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From blue forests to green shores, from salmon to eagles to herons — the beauty of the Courtenay River (K’ómoks) estuary has inspired amazing art submissions for the 2012 Keeping it Living estuary awareness campaign. Thirty artists have submitted 46 artworks including painting, glass art, sculpture, photography and mixed media, to the silent art auction and competition. The Project Watershed Society co-ordinates the Keeping It Living: Return of Abundance campaign to draw attention to the importance of our estuary. “As the estuary is integral to the whole watershed, we include Courtenay, Cumberland, and Comox,” says artist Nancy Morrison, who has entered her stained-glass work Blue Forest Ebb and Flow. “The auction is a great chance to inspire people to own a beautiful work of art, and know they’re also supporting the beauty

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Denman’s on West Coast tour Toronto’s Woodshed Orchestra will perform on Denman Island on July 13 during their West Coast tour. This exuberant throng of musicians came together in 2005 under the leadership of Juno-Award-winning composer, educator and musician Dave Clark. Clark has been performing since the early 1980s and formerly played with the Rheostatics and the Gord Downie band as well as his own group called Dinner Is Ruined. He rounded up many of his musician friends to celebrate friendship and love through music. The Woodshed Orchestra’s musical influences run from soup to nuts — Asleep at the Wheel, Blossom Dearie, Howlin’ Wolf, the Klezmatics, Leonard Cohen, New Orleans Jazz, Prince, Randy Newman, the Ramones, and Stevie Wonder — to name just a few. Doors at the Denman Seniors’ Hall open at 7:30 p.m., with music about 8. Admission is $10 at the door, and those under 18 pay $5. There will be a variety of baked goods and drinks available, but this is an alcohol-free family friendly event. For those coming from off island, you can catch the 7 p.m. ferry at Buckley Bay and

walk up the ferry hill to the Seniors’ Hall in the village. The 10:40 p.m. ferry will return you to Vancouver Island. For music clips and photos, visit www.thewoodshedorchestra. com.

For 45 years, the Comox Valley Youth Music Centre has provided intensive training for gifted youth musicians from around the world. Part of this experience includes public performances. With the 2012 CYMC camp running until July 29 at Mark Isfeld Secondary, the schedule has been set and the public is invited. On July 26, 7:30 p.m. at the Elks’ Club, the jazz faculty will perform. Tickets are available at Laughing Oyster Bookstore, Blue Heron Books, or at the door. The jazz program’s faculty, who will work intently with the students during the oneweek camp, is for the first time comprised of professional jazz musicians from Vancouver Island. On July 28, the CYMC jazz students will perform at the Filberg Park main stage at 7 p.m. Admission to this performance is by donation. “We are very excited by another year of amazing musical experiences with our CYMC students and faculty. The end-of-camp performance is so gratifying for everyone involved, we are happy to share it with Comox Valley residents and visitors who appreciate jazz,” says Kate Ramsey, CYMC executive director. — Comox Valley Youth Music Centre

Mike Blair, camp chef, will feed as many as 75 out of the Mark Isfeld home economics room. His five young apprentices will learn the trade as CYMC develops its own minicooking school. Week One culminates in the student chamber concert July 7. Nancy DiNovo, leading the Festival Strings has chosen the familiar and beloved Pachabel Canon in D, among other works. The Symphonic Wind Orchestra is under the direction of John White, wellknown across Canada as instructor and adjudicator. This chamber music concert, starting at 7:30 p.m., is free to the public. Classical camp concludes July 14 with the full orchestra led by former longtime CYMC artistic director Yariv Aloni. Three students have the honour

of performing a concerto movement of their choice. The Festival Choir returns with a trio of beautiful choruses from Mendelssohn’s Elijah. The Grande Finale is an evening to celebrate and enjoy the accomplishments of our students. The public is

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THE SUTCLIFFES PLAYED in Simms Millennium Park as a prelude to Canada Day festivities in Courtenay. out to Beatlemania’s enthusiastic entrants included rounds of golf from Sunnydale, and refreshments from the Whistle Stop Pub. Donations from Tria Culinary Studio, VI Fitness and Fitness Excellence were great prizes, too. Dan Vie was delighted with a night’s stay at Royston Bed and Breakfast. Nadia from Lots of Laughs had a long lineup of children who all were given a balloon creation. Besides the contest winners, 97.3 The Eagle gave out many T-shirts, and flags and pins were free for all. The concert by the Sutcliffes was the main event that the July 1st Committee sponsored to begin Canada Day events. The Grande Parade and all the events in

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Saturday, July 7 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: islandmusicfest.com. COMOX VALLEY YOUTH MUSIC CENTRE presents Classical Student Chamber Concert, 7:30 p.m., Mark Isfeld Secondary. JOEY PURPURA presents Neil Diamond tribute, Comox Legion.

Sunday, July 8 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: islandmusicfest.com. JOE SMITH exhibits his paintings at Filberg Lodge, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, July 12 SWEET LOWDOWN opens Summer Concert Series at Filberg Park in Comox, 7 to 9 p.m. FMI: http://filberg. com/filberg-summer-concert-series. Tickets online or from various Comox Valley merchants.

Friday, July 13 COMOX VALLEY YOUTH MUSIC CENTRE presents Classical Student Chamber Concert, 7:30 p.m., Mark Isfeld Secondary. HELEN AUSTIN at Zocalo Café, 6:30 p.m. FMI: 250331-0933 or www.helenaustin.com. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY Lost Treasures fundraising Beach Theme Party: Opening Night, 7 to 9 p.m. Free admission. FMI: 250338-6211. DUKES OF DODGE at Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 14 COMOX VALLEY YOUTH MUSIC CENTRE presents Classical Grande Finale Festival. Orchestra with Community Choir and Concerto Winners, 7:30 p.m., Mark Isfeld Secondary.

Sunday, July 15 MAMA LET ‘EM PLAY in Simms Park Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. Free.

Thursday, July 19 WIL in Summer Concert Series at Filberg Park in Comox, 7 to 9 p.m. FMI: http://filberg. com/filberg-summer-concert-series. Tickets online or from various Comox Valley merchants.

Saturday, July 21 CV ART GALLERY Lost Treasures and Not Your Stuffy Art Gallery on the Plaza, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission; all ages welcome. FMI: 250-338-6211.

Sunday, July 22 BLUES LEGENDS in Simms Park Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. Free.

Tuesday, July 24 COMOX VALLEY YOUTH MUSIC CENTRE presents Les Miserables (School Edition), 7:30 p.m., Sid Williams Theatre.

Wednesday, July 25 COMOX VALLEY YOUTH MUSIC CENTRE presents Les Miserables (School Edition), 7:30 p.m., Sid Williams Theatre.

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Cool blue jazz from Indigo at Zocalo Indigo Jazz is the featured guest on the first Friday of the month at the Zocalo Café. Dale Graham (vocals), Rick Husband (guitar), and John Hyde (bass) have promised to conjure sunshine and

dry weather with their jazz magic. The trio has been working hard on a repertoire suited to their assignment. Stella by Sunlight is the obvious opener. A medley of Summer

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PAINTER JOE SMITH exhibits his work, such as this view of the Comox Glacier from Dyke Road, this Saturday and Sunday at the Filberg Lodge.

Smith paints what he sees Joe Smith, one of the Valley’s better known fine artists, will hold a one-man show of his work July 7 and 8 at Filberg Heritage Lodge in Comox. The show, which has become an annual summer event, will feature a variety of works depicting local and West Coast scenes, all painted in a realistic style. Done in watercolours or acrylics, Smith’s paintings range from the soft, muted colours of a stormy day on Goose Spit to the vibrant colours of a sunset on the Pacific Rim. “I like to paint what I see in front of me,” says Smith. “I do make some modifications such as eliminating a tree branch here and there or adding in an interesting piece of driftwood but for the most part people can go and actually stand on the spot that was my vantage point.” For many Valley residents and visitors, they can do just that as they contemplate a view of the glacier painted from along Dyke Road, relive a day’s skiing atop Mount Washington or picture themselves walking the beach at Goose Spit. All

of Smith’s paintings are designed to capture the beauty that is uniquely British Columbia. “If artists are supposed to make a statement with their work,” says Smith, “then I suppose my statement is to stop, take a moment and enjoy what we have before us. We live in a beautiful part of the world so we should take the time to appreciate what we have.” Smith’s show is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The lodge is located at 61 Filberg Rd. in Comox. For further information about the Lodge, visit www.filberg.com or call 250-339-2715. — Joe Smith

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TATYANA AND LUCAS Smith took us along on their recent trip to Kiev, Ukraine where they visited babysia (grandma) and cruised around the 1,500-year-old city.

BRUCE AND ANDREA Rowe moved to the Comox Valley in October 2011 and returned to visit their small village of Egmondville, Ont. in May to see how things were and share a copy of the Record.

WHEN IT COMES TO SPREADING THE NEWS, readers of the Comox Valley Record are number one. They enjoy packing a copy of their favourite hometown newspaper with them as they travel the globe to celebrate special occasions, visit friends and family, enjoy a relaxing vacation or see some of the world’s many historical and geographical landmarks. Take us along on your next trip and send your photo to sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com. or drop it off at our office.

TWO COURTENAY RESIDENTS took part in a recent international training exercise for search and disaster dogs in Pula, Croatia. Perusing the Record during a break in the training are Jen Carter and her search dog Kona and Cris Caumartin and her search dog Fenway.

BRUCE AND RHONDA PATERSON celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on a sunset dinner cruise off Lahaina, Maui on May 21, 2012. They put the Record down and waltzed while rolling around in the swell.

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Kids will love these museums New York City, Ottawa and London museums are real winners Ann Britton Campbell Meridian Writers’ Group

Ask a parent what type of museum is most likely to be a hit with children and they’ll likely answer, “nature.” Given the breadth of nature museums’ potential exhibits — dinosaur bones, creepy crawly insects, exotic stuffed animals and much more — a child is almost certain to find something entertaining. But as with other species, some nature museums are smarter, sleeker and more alluring than others. And, since no matter where in the world you find them, these museums deal with similar subject matter — same planet, same nature — it’s the best of breed you want to give your precious travel time to. After visiting umpteen such museums I’ve developed two criteria for determining whether the local version is worth a detour. First, there should be at least two exhibits that make you think, “Wow, I can see that there?” And second, the building should be impressive due to its history, its eye-popping

architecture or, ideally, both. Here are three that make the grade: Ottawa: Museum of Nature This joined my A list thanks to an eight-year, $216-million renovation completed in 2010 that added new galleries and a stunning architectural feature. The new glass-andsteel “lantern” that graces the front of the T u d o r- G o t h i c - s t y l e

since 1881 and is home to the Natural History Museum. Drink in its imposing façade — buff and cobalt-blue terracotta tiles and sandcoloured bricks, many with relief carvings of plants and animals. Inside, masonry and soaring ceilings give the central hall a Hogwarts vibe. The museum’s star performer is an animatronics Tyrannosaurus Rex that roars and

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museum evokes an earlier tower in place when the museum opened in 1912. Besides looking good, the new lantern’s enclosed staircases allow visitors to move easily between floors. One new gallery houses the museum’s most impressive resident, a 19.8-metre-long blue-whale skeleton. A second new gallery carries the requisite dinosaur skeletons as well as a not-to-be-missed attraction for dino-crazy kids: two life-sized, fleshed-out dinosaurs displayed in dramatic dioramas. London: Natural History Museum The Waterhouse Building has been a London landmark

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Reader ready to punch ticket to Olympics Earle Couper Record Staff

Over many months, many matches and many miles, the Canadian beach volleyball team of Martin Reader (Comox) and Josh Binstock (Toronto) crisscrossed the world in quest of a berth at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Now it’s all down to one match, right in their own backyard. Tomorrow (July 7) at Ashbridges Bay in Toronto, the Canada #1 team of Reader/Binstock will meet Canada #2 Ben Saxton (Calgary) and Christian Redmann (Toronto) for the right to represent Canada in London from July 28 to Aug. 9. The format is one game, best two-of-three sets. “I’d like to say it’s a 50-50 chance (of us going to London), but I know it’s a little bit better than that,” Reader told the Record in a phone interview while on his way to train at Ashbridges Bay. “We’ve had some great results this year. Our team’s been progressing really well,” he said of the first-year partnership. “I feel that tournament in Mexico gave us some serious experience under heavy pressure, and we’re feeling very confident going into (Saturday’s) match.” That tournament in Mexico was the Continental Cup (Games qualifying event) at Mazatlan, where Reader/Binstock defeated Mexico in a sand-churning, three-set, come-from-behind victory (21-17, 11-21, 15-13) on June 23 to give Canada the win. The irony of ending their Olympic quest on their native soil is not lost on Reader, who says the Canadian teams knew going into the qualifier that there was a chance they would wind up battling each other for a trip to London.

MARTIN READER AND Josh Binstock are vying for a trip to the 2012 Summer Olympics tomorrow in Toronto. The two Canadian teams “We had a couple of goals game came down to us. The this year because we were other Canadian team (Red- have never met in coma brand new team. The first mann/Saxton) wound up petition but have trained seven events were to clarify losing to Mexico 1, we beat against each other a few times. “We’re who were the good friends,” top two Canadian teams. It’s our first game in competition and said Reader. Had that not whoever is able to hold on to their marbles “I used to play with Ben when been the criteI did the Lightria, Josh and the longest will win. It’s gonna be a highhouse Beach I would not pressure match. A lot of people, a lot of Bash (2008 in have been able friends coming. It should be crazy. Courtenay). We to enter the Martin Reader all know each Olympic cycle others styles. or get into the “It’s our first game in running because Maverick Mexico 2, they beat Mexico (Hatch of Comox) and Sam 2, but lost to Mexico 1 so we competition and whoever is (Schachter of Toronto) were were up 2-1 in the series. able to hold on to their marup there as well,” Reader For us to win the series we bles the longest will win. It’s had to beat Mexico 1 and gonna be a high-pressure said. “We had seven tourna- we did that in the final match. A lot of people, a lot ments to put ourselves at game in front of about 1,500 of friends coming. It should the top of the rankings and screaming Mexican fans. be crazy,” Reader said. Ashbridges Bay, which we did. We became No. 1. That game went to 15-13 Our second goal was to win in overtime, and wow, that boasts over 100 courts, is the Continental Cup and be was an incredible feeling also the site of the annual winning that one,” Reader Beach Volleyball Challenge ranked No. 1. for SickKids fundraiser on “The most important recalled.

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July 7-8, so the sand will be packed with spectators. How to prepare for Saturday’s showdown? “My focus is based on my roles in the game – blocking and serving, making sure my serving is tip-top. And I want to step my fitness level up a little bit to make sure there is no fatigue throughout that match,” a resolute Reader said. To that end, he has been doing a lot of hill sprints along with agility work and skill repetitions in the sand. It does not need stating that Reader is looking forward to tomorrow’s winnertake-all tilt. “Ho-ho, you know it. It’s been a long time coming. I’ve been training for many years looking forward to this moment, and it’s crazy to think I’m one match away from achieving my Olympic goal. Representing the Comox Valley and Canada at the Olympic Games has always been a dream of mine, so I’m pretty excited.” Reader said a toe injury suffered earlier in the season is not affecting his play as he is wearing a sand sock. “In no way is it holding me back as an athlete,” he said. “Everything is tickety-boo. I’m healthy, I’m fit, I’m optimistic and I can’t wait.” With funding from Sport Canada yet to reach the national beach volleyball teams, Reader says players have been paying their own way (with help from a few supporters) to attend tournaments this year. Along with a “massive thank you” to his family (sister Cheyla, father Norman and mother Patricia) for their support, Reader has special thanks for Adil Amlani, owner of SURE Copy Courtenay, who “has been an amazing addition to my team from a promotional aspect,” helping with marketing, support work See BEACH, B14

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RUNNERS DRESSED FOR the occasion as they took part in the Canada Day 5th Street Mile road race.

Canada Day race great The skies were balmy. The road was fast and dry. The temperature was runningperfect. Nearly 200 runners streamed down Fifth Street ahead of the parade in their reds and whites as part of the annual Canada Day 5th Street Mile road race, organized by the Comox Valley Road Runners. Scott Commandeur led the pack in the one-mile-long course to finish in 4:20. Close behind was Robin Poirier who ran barefoot, Andrew Howard, Steven Griffith-Cochrane, Vince Brotherston, Connor Buchanan, Noah Lewis, Torin Halverson, Paul Forgues, and Patrick Montgomery all finishing under five minutes. Leading the women, Joanna Williams finished 16th overall in a time of 5:27. Top three age category finishers were: Over 20 males: Robin Poirier 4:24; Andrew Howard 4:27; Steven Griffith-Cochrane 4:30 Over 20 females: Marion Bryan 5:47; Cheryl Glennie 6:51; Audrey Causse 7:26 15-19 males: Scott Commandeur 4:20; Connor Buchanan 4:49; Noah Lewis 4:52 15-19 females: Savannah Glennie 6:46; Frances Theron 7:16; Jill Lambeth 7:41 10-14 males: Torin Halverson 4:54; Cole Moore 5:34; Matthew Salmon 5:43

10-14 females: Joanna Williams 5:27; Chloe Gummer 5:45; Emily Keyes 5:47 0-9 males: Coady Frisch 5:59; Joshua Kalhous 6:14; Luke Yeo 6:39 0-9 females: Molly Keyes 6:03; Jamie Grinder 6:52; Kassandra Dishlevoy 7:01 “The Comox Valley Road Runners wish to thank event sponsors including the City of Courtenay and the July 1st Committee, the Comox Valley Cycling Club, Extreme

Runners , Jim Smiley at ReMax/Ocean Pacific Realty, Quality Foods, and Thrifty Foods,” a CVRR spokesperson said. The next local road race is the Nautical Days 4-Miler on BC Day (Aug. 1) in Comox. Go to cvrr.ca for more info. A list of all runners who completed the 5th Street Mile, in the order they finished, can be seen on the CVRR website. – Comox Valley Road Runners

The invitation to variables, CVRR racers participate in the came away with some Kusam Klimb is, “Are medals and good memYou Tough Enough?” ories to inspire others Ten Comox Valley to join them next year. Local results: Road Runners Peter Gleproved their CVRR dhill 2:49:35, toughness recently in tackling the 2nd M19 and under James Powser Kusam Klimb , a wild and rugged 23 km loop 2:50:37, 1st M40-49 Dominick Nadeau heading up and over Mount H’Kusam and 3:14:01 Shauna Connaught down the Stowe Creek watershed near Say- 3:29:44, 3rd overall female 2nd W20-29 ward. Kathy Rung 3:48:32, Starting at sea level, participants 5th woman overall Karen Sibley pass through some of the most spectacular 3:57:07, 1st W50-59 Joanne Stanger scenery on Vancouver Island with views of 4:06:08 Chris Stanger mountain peaks and the Johnstone Strait 4:06:09 Louis Nadeau as they negotiate their way over the “Bill’s” 5:19:32 Mark Arsenault trail. The times were 6:23:31 Deb Rigler 6:23:31 slower than normal Kiyoko Marton because of the trail conditions, with more 8:28:50 For further informasnow, more mud to suck your shoes off, and tion see www.kusamcolder icy creeks up to klimb.com. For further your thighs. Many rac- information about the ers went off course and Comox Valley Road had to find their way Runners see www.cvrr. ca. — Comox Valley back to the route. Road Runners In spite of all of the

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Beach v-ball showdown set Continued from B12

THE CANADA NO. 1 team of Josh Binstock and Martin Reader take on Canada No. 2 tomorrow to see who goes to the Olympics.

and Reader’s website. SIDE OUTS Reader/Binstock are ranked No. 35 of 146 teams on the FIBV World Tour while Saxton/Redmann are No. 38 ... Canada’s top two women’s teams also meet tomorrow in Toronto to decide who goes to the Games ... a Volleyball Canada spokesperson says details of media cover-

age of the London 2012 Trials will be posted on their website, Facebook and Twitter as soon as they are finalized ... Reader/Binstock’s best World Tour finish this year was ninth in Poland ... John Childs and Mark Heese won bronze for Canada when beach volleyball made its Olympic debut in 1996 ... sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Levins finalist for Bowerman Continued from B12

been named a finalist for The Bowerman – the highest honour given to the most outstanding athletes in collegiate track and field. This past Friday, The Bowerman Advisory Board selected Levins (Southern Utah), Tony McQuay (Florida), and Andrew Riley (Illinois) as this year’s men’s finalists and Brigetta Barrett (Arizona), Kimberlyn Duncan (LSU), and Brianne Theisen

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outdoor crowns at 5,000 and 10,000 metres this season, becoming the first to do so since 2009 when The Bowerman winner from that year – Oregon’s Galen Rupp – did so in Fayetteville, Ark. Using a 58.06-second final lap split, he maintained his twosecond lead to take the 10K title in 28:07.14, the best time in meet history since 1984. In the 5,000, Levins closed in 54.28 on the final lap and 1:59.66 over the last 800 metres, to win by over a second (13:40.05). Earlier in the season, on two consecutive weekends, Levins jumped into the record books with big runs at the Mt. SAC Relays and Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational.

At the Mt. SAC Relays, Levins outran Arizona’s Lawi Lalang in a 5,000m thriller to clock the NCAA’s best time of the season, 13:18.47. The mark is fifth alltime in the collegiate ranks and the fastest by a collegian since 2008. At the Payton Jordan meet, Levins ran another winning race against a stout field of pros and collegians with a 10k world-leading run of 27:27.96. The time is No. 2 on the alltime collegiate list.

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DAY ONE OF the 2012 BC Bike Race set out from Cumberland on Canada Day. The Cumberland Marching Band and a helicopter from CFB Comox arrived before the start to pump up the racers and give them an idea of how much the community supports this annual travelling circus. Course designer, trail builder and Riding Fool Hostel owner Jeremy Grasby watched as the field left from the main street of the village directly in front of his building. The sevenday stage race wraps up July 7 in Whistler. PHOTO BY DAVE SILVER

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Falconers off to world’s largest rodeo CASH Brothers will attend high school finals in Wyoming

intense competition before advancing to the championship performance. The NHSFR is scheduled to air live online twice daily, with details at www.nhrsa. org. In addition, the action will be carried live via iHigh.com on their audio webcast. To follow the Falconers at the NHSFR, visit the NHSRA website for complete results at www.nhsra.org.

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Cody and Lucas Falconer have qualified to compete at the world’s largest rodeo. The brothers are off to the 64th annual National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) from July 15-21 at Rock Springs, Wyoming, where they will compete in team roping. This year, the duo placed second in the province (reserve champions) in their event, earning a spot on the nationals and Canadians teams. Along with the nationals in Wyoming, they will be at the Canadians in Virden, Man. in August. This is Cody’s last year on the high school rodeo circuit as he graduated from G.P. Vanier last month. Lucas is in Grade 11 at Vanier. “Cody and Lucas have been the only kids participating in the last several years,” said Sam Oakford, the boys’ mother and provincial secretary for the B.C. High School Rodeo Association. “Cody is graduating, leaving only Lucas to keep up the sport from the Island.” Last year, the brothers finished fifth overall in B.C. and just missed a trip to the nationals. They did go to the Canadians, finishing eighth overall. They also earned season leader buckles for header and heeler. This year the boys once again earned season leader for header and heeler. “They were so far ahead no one could catch up in points three rodeos before the finals,” Oakford said. “They had a great spring season after spending some time in Arizona again this winter.” At B.C. finals the brothers competed in team roping and tie down roping. Cody won the third go with an 11.4-second run. Overall he finished 10th in the province while Lucas finished 15th. “Cody had a grad ceremony at the B.C. finals rodeo in Williams Lake and earned two scholarships. One was from B.C. High School Rodeo for $250 and the other was from the Canadian Pro Rodeo Association for $400,”

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THE BIG WINNERS were Glenda Kinney (left) and Michele McCann.

The Thrifty Foods Glacier Greens Ladies Open was played Saturday, June 9 with 84 golfers entered. On the Friday night there was a tombstone competition and also a chipping contest which was enjoyed by all the participants. The chipping contest was in aid of the breast cancer charity and half of the money collected was donated to that cause. The winner was Frankie McCaffery of Sunnydale. The winners of the tombstone was 1st place Marie Israel and Ellie Nicholas, 2nd (on a chip-off) was Jan Edwards and Kim Delaval, and 3rd was Milda KarenByng and Maggie Hathaway.

Comox hosting Men’s N. Island One of the oldest golf tournaments in B.C. has a new sponsor this year. Comox Valley Dodge is the new title sponsor for the North Island Men’s Open Golf Tournament, which goes this weekend (July 7-8) at the Comox Golf Club. “We would like to take the opportunity to thank our previous sponsor, Investors Group, for their support,” a tourney spokesperson said. The event, which began in 1937, will include an expected field of approximately 100 golfers. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the tournament. Last year’s champion and threetime winner Stephen Watson is returning to defend his title. Notable players include seven-time winner Greg Koster of

Crown Isle, Mitch CarrHilton (1997) of Crown Isle and Lawry Willis (1990). Other players to watch include Comox Golf Club head professional Doug Petrie, Glacier Greens assistant Justin Howard, Comox Golf Club Men’s Club captain Kyle Mudge, Tyler VanAnrooy of Sunnydale, and former Canadian Tour professional John Robertson. “The players will be competing for approximately $11,000 in prizes as well as holein-one prizes including $5,000 in cash sponsored by the Investors Group, a new automobile sponsored by Comox Valley Dodge Chrysler, a 50-inch plasma TV sponsored by the Visual Sound Store, a vacation sponsored by Flight Centre and a set of Calloway Woods sponsored by Rice Toyota.

Robinson wins big at Sunnydale Shane Robinson fired a one-under 70 to lead the field at Sunnydale men’s club. He also added to his retirement savings plan with a undisclosed amount of investment capital for his pots of gold on #3 and #5. Jordon Rallison was next in line with 74 followed by Andrew Flaro 75. On the net side was The Viking with a net 67 and Dave The Pieman 70. The 11+ gross went to Rob Heron with 80 followed by The Hammer Stewart 84, Harvey Skerritt 85, Randy Bennett 86, Kenny Datwiler 87. On

the net side Chris Dawson with a low 63, Rick Sheldon 67, Jack Currie feeling the love with a 70, Bruce Donegan 70 as well, Graham Walker and Clyde Levy 71. KPs went to Damon Gaudet #10, Rick Smith #15, wealthy Shane Robinson #17. Colin Hetman and Gerry Rautenberg also added to their stock options with pots of gold on #10 and #15. Apparently Rick Sheldon made a putt. The 2012 Men’s Tillicum goes Aug. 4-5 so get your entry in, time is running out.

The next day was a little more serious as the ladies geared up to go play, at least the sun was shining. When it was all over and the scores were tallied the overall low gross winner was our own Michele MaCann and our sponsor for that was Thrifty Food. Low net was another of our ladies Glenda Kinney, our sponsor for that was Signature Wines. The highlight of the day for Margaret Forgerson from Crown Isle was a hole in one on #12. Other winners were: A Flight Low gross: Georgina Hermans (Cottonwood), Shelly Stouffer (Fairwinds), Rael-

ene Robertson (Crown Isle). Low net: Gene Renaud (Glacier Greens), Jill Braun (BC Players Club), Carol Anne Faulkner (Fairwinds). B Flight Low gross: Sandy Linhart (Crown Isle), Jan Edwards (Glacier Greens), Marcy West (Myrtle Point). Low net: Michelle Palmer (Storey Creek), Kathy Allison (Gold River), MaryAnn Aikman (Comox). C Flight Low gross: Marie Israel (Glacier Greens), Barb Watts (Myrtle Point), Lori Cameron (Glacier Greens). Low net: Rosslyn O’Rourke (Glacier Greens), Anna Blake (Glacier Greens), Lynn Pringle (Gla-

cier Greens). A great lunch was served by Justin and his kitchen staff. Tournament chairperson Judy Fellbaum thanked the sponsors for making it such a great success, we could not do it without them. She thanked our many helpers and volunteers, many of them have done this for many years. Bill Kelly and his pro shop staff were also thanked for the great job that they do, not only for this tournament but for his help to the ladies club all year. Last but not least she thanked the participants for coming and invited them to join us once again next year for our 40th anniversary. – Glacier Greens Ladies

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Politicians’ inaction putting Baynes Sound at risk Note; He had some interesting comments on sea cucumbers on pages 261-62. 2. National Geographic - The God Species - Saving the Planet in the Age of Humans by Mark Lynas - published 2011. 3. The World in 2050 - Four forces shaping civilizations northern

his is my second column on this beautiful piece of the Strait of Georgia recreational waters that we call Baynes Sound. I would like to direct it primarily at local politicians. We have a surprising number in the geo-political areas that make up the governing bodies of Baynes Sound. On the boundaries and river systems of this incredibly important local body of water we have: a minister in the federal cabinet in Ottawa, a minister in the provincial cabinet in Victoria, chief and councillors of the Komok’s First Nation, members of the Comox Valley Regional District, mayors and counsellors from the city of Courtenay, town of Comox and village of Cumberland. There are members of several improvement districts such as Union Bay and Royston. The Island Trust is also involved with Denman Island. These people have been elected by democratic processes to look after the interests of the people who live along the shores and adjacent lands of Baynes Sound. The photograph with this column was taken near Deep Bay, looking north toward Courtenay and Comox. If this picture had been taken in Abbotsford looking east from the Trans-Canada Highway toward Chilliwack you would see a valley of fields covered with a variety of agriculture crops. What you see in this picture is calm waters covering a vast area of several aquaculture shellfish crops under the surface. Both spaces are increasingly important food-producing regions for a planet facing serious food shortages due to climate change and population increases. In the case of Baynes Sound, I respectfully suggest that due to the lack of responsible action by politicians to date, it is being placed in serious jeopardy due to the proposed devel-

future by Laurence C Smith - published 2010. Ralph Shaw is a master fly fisherman who was awarded the Order of Canada in 1984 for his conservation efforts. In 20 years of writing a column in the Comox Valley Record it has won several awards.

A VIEW OF Baynes Sound looking north down the shipping lane near Deep Bay. PHOTO BY RALPH SHAW

opment of one or more coal mines on its watershed. Coal mines have a history of producing acid mine drainage and carbon dioxide. A major force driving climate change is carbon dioxide. An increasing problem with the chemistry of the ocean is the growing threat of acidification due to increased carbon dioxide. In British Columbia we take carbon dioxide as a serious problem on which we place a special tax on gasoline because burning it in cars produces carbon dioxide. Our premier Christie Clark is currently promoting Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) developments in Kimano and Kitimat with the stated purpose of shipping it in tankers to China

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RALPH SHAW to help take them off burning coal in their power plants, thereby helping to reduce the massive production of carbon dioxide. In the name of sanity, how can we spend billions of dollars in promoting LNG plants on the one hand and allow the development of a coal mine on Baynes Sound with the other? The stated market for the coal to be mined on the Baynes Sound watershed is China. On the subject of climate change, this past couple of weeks we have witnessed the following events in

the United States of America to our south. In one weather event in the southeastern states there were 1,600 record-breaking heat occurrences, major wind storms, power outages to millions of people and mounting deaths as the events continue as of this writing. In the western states they are experiencing record-breaking wild fires that are destroying hundreds of homes and doing untold damage to their part of the world. They are caused by a recordbreaking heat wave accompanied by high winds that are driving the forest fires ahead of them. According to my sources of information these events are clearly connected to climate change (check

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references below). My questions to politicians of all levels: “Do you believe climate change is a serious problem?” If you answer in the affirmative: How you can contemplate the development of coal mines on Baynes Sound in light of it being an important food-producing area is baffling. In the broader range, what are you as politicians doing to protect us from the growing chaos of climate change? References 1. The Fate of Man and the Sea - The Ocean of Life by Callum Roberts - published 2012.

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Gabrielle (Gibby) Fernande Iles (nee Carriere) Dec 3, 1919 â€“ June 26, 2012 Passed away peacefully and free of pain at â€œThe Viewsâ€? in Comox, BC on June 26,2012 at the age of 92. Wife of the late Bill (Emmanuel) Iles. Daughter of Marie-Jeanne Bertrand and Evariste CarriĂ¨re. Sister to the late Emile, Yvonne, RĂŞnĂŠ, GĂŠrald and Alice. She leaves behind her loving children Diana Abel, Richard Iles (Karen), Paulette Greig and Geraldine Zyvitski (Rick). Her grandchildren, Geoff, Scott, Laura, Tiffany, Tara, Ryan and Daniel. As well as great-grandchildren Blair, Brooklyn, Jack, David, John, Laurel, Jaiden and Charlie. Predeceased by her son-in-law Dave Abel and grandson MCpl Michael Abel. Born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario she came to the Comox Valley in 1957 with her husband and four children. Bill retired from the military and although she missed the Ottawa valley, (especially sister Alice and her family) she grew roots in the Comox Valley and stayed in her Balmoral home until the age of 89. She will fondly be remembered by the military members who she served tasty hot dogs and coffee to at the No.7 Hangar canteen. Many a small child has enjoyed a little apron sewn by Gibby for the Catholic Womenâ€™s League Bazaar. An active member of the Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary she had great fun participating in many events including singing with the PubNiters and taking part in costume parties and fashion shows. She always had time to make a cup of tea for her visitors and enjoyed a lively conversation in French or English. Discussing politics or news headlines often lead to fun and teasing with her son-in-law Rick. A martini, â€œstirred, not shakenâ€? was enjoyed every now and then with her late son-in-law Dave. She enjoyed working outdoors on her big property but especially roasting marshmallows on the bonfire with her grandchildren. There was always time for a trip to the beach, park or playground with them. In her later years she found great joy in looking at pictures and videos of all her family and in particular her newest greatgrandson Charlie. She was known for being a spiffy dresser and her sparkling big brown eyes will not be forgotten. You were right Mom! â€œGrowing Old is NOT for Sissiesâ€? The family would especially like to thank all the staff and volunteers at St Josephâ€™s Oceanview who always showed great kindness and compassion when caring for Mom. Our thanks also go out to Brian Ducedre of the Pastoral Care team and Dr Bowler. A â€œTeaâ€? will be held in her honour at her home at 956 Balmoral Rd, Comox, Saturday August 4, 2012 at 1:30pm. Donations to the St Josephâ€™s Hospital Foundation and in particular The Views would be greatly appreciated. http://www.cvhospitalfoundation.com

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FILLIPPINO Daniel

Was born to David and Corinna Filippino in Calgary on Jan. 12, 1931. He spent his early years in Timmins, Ont., before moving to nearby Smooth Rock Falls, where he met the love of his life, Hermine Duguay. He spent a long career in the pulp and paper industry, first in Marathon, Ont., then in Kamloops, before retiring to Vancouver Island in 1991. A private but very generous man, he enjoyed shooting pool, gardening, watching boxing and listening to Elvis, not necessarily in that order. He spent untold hours quietly volunteering for the Cottage Thrift Shop at St. Josephâ€™s Hospital, repairing electrical devices and raising thousands of dollars a year by sorting and selling books. (If you ever bought a pocketbook in the hospital lobby, he was the one who restocked the shelves.) He is survived by Hermine, their children Tina (Sally Gellard) Filippino and Lucille (Jack) Knox, grandchildren Bailee, Jacob and Norah Erickson and Molly Knox and by his sister Rose Villa. He was predeceased by sisters Yole and Nevis. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 7th, 2012 at 1:00PM at Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation & Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay. For those wishing, donations to the St. Josephâ€™s Hospital Auxiliary, 2137 Comox Avenue, Comox, B V9M 1P2

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Jonas Wallin 1908 - 2012 Jonas passed away on June 28, 2012 at Glacierview Lodge. He was born in Sweden, moved to Canada in 1930, and married his dear wife Agnes Matson in 1944. He is survived by his three children: Linda, Paul (Rosalie), and Maggie (Peter), grandson Vann, sister Anna, and many nieces and nephews. Jonas worked as an electrician in the Vancouver area for 35 years. He was very proud of his Swedish roots and served as president of the Swedish Canadian Club. He was also a member of First Lutheran Church, a lover and player of the violin, and a true gentleman. Jonas was a compassionate man who truly loved life; he made the most of every day and always had words of hope for others. Jonas will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Even though he lived to be 103, he has left us much too soon. A special thanks from the family go to the staff at Glacierview Lodge, St. Josephâ€™s Hospital TCU, and Comox Valley Seniors Village. A small funeral will be held in Vancouver for immediate family. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Comox Valley Hospice Society.

RUTHERFORD Elsie Bridget Born April 1, 1927 in Birmingham, England. Passed away peacefully at Comox Valley Seniors Village on Friday June 29, 2012. Bridget is survived by her extended family in England and friends in the Comox Valley. She was predeceased by her husband John in 2007. Funeral service will take place on Friday July 6th, 2012 at 11:00 am from Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre with interment to follow at Courtenay Civic Cemetery. For those wishing, donations in Bridgetâ€™s memory to the B.C. Parkinsons Disease Association, 600-890 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1K4, would be appreciated.

In Loving Memory of our son, brother & uncle GORDON DOUGLAS CLARK who was taken from us 17 years ago July 15, 1995 We thought of you with love today but this is nothing new. We thought of you today and days before that too. We miss your kind and thoughtful ways Your teasing and your smile. What we would give to hold your hand and talk with you awhile. One thing we have to tell you and of which there is no doubt, you are wonderful to remember yet, so hard to live without. The years may wipe out many things but this wipe never, the memory of those happy days when we were still together. We hold you tightly within our hearts and there you will remain. Life has gone on without you, but never will be the same. We love you Gord and miss you terribly. You will be with us in our hearts always... Mom, Dad Arnie & Karen, Sandra & Phil, Amy & Samantha & William ~â€˘~

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Our family would like to thank everyone for the amazing support at the recent fundraiser at the Black Creek Hall in support of our son Cameron going to the Summer Olympics in London. We are overwhelmed & humbled by all who supported us and were a part of this incredible evening. We are very lucky to be associated with so many wonderful people. Sincerely Barb, Gus, Jordan & Cameron Levins The Family of George Swift, would like to thank the Doctorâ€™s, Nurses and staff at St. Josephâ€™s Hospital for their concern and care of George Swift during those short few days prior to his death. Thank you to Don Ferguson (Fergie) and the Courtenay Legion, Branch 17, for their support and facilitation of Georgeâ€™s service on June 22, 2012. We know that George would be honoured to know of their support during this difďŹ cult time. Thank you to all the friends and relatives who attended the service and to those who sent ďŹ‚owers and condolences to the family. Your concern is appreciated.

COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Sept 1,2 &3 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-339-6901

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daughter of AndrĂŠe & Donald Williams who received her Degree of

Doctor of Counselling Psychology on May 24, 2012 at the

University of British Columbia Here with proud Uncle & Aunt Michael & Anna Butler

Quality Foods Cake Winner FRIDAY, JULY 6TH

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NAR-ANON- If a family member or friend is using drugs, how does it affect you? We can help. Call Rene 3342392, Sharon 339-7906 or Jack 334-3485.

LOST AND FOUND FOUND. RING, on Lazo Rd, between Guthrie Rd. & Bird Sanctuary.Call (250)890-9464.

Corporation of the Village of Cumberland CASUAL FINANCIAL POSITION

LOST. CANUCKS Watch, Courtenay area, beginning of June. Pls call (250)871-2880.

The Village of Cumberland invites applications for a Casual Financial position. The successful applicant will be required to work on an as-needed basis, up to a maximum of 35 hrs/week, during regular business hours Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30. Duties and Responsibilities include: General Accounting including G/L, processing J/E, posting, reporting, balancing, bank and budget reconciliation, A/R, A/P, year end duties, GST reporting, utility and tax billings; Payroll; Cemetery records maintenance; and general administrative assistance when required. QualiďŹ cations: Canadian Payroll Association certiďŹ ed (PCP), diploma or certiďŹ cate in accounting or business administration, or an equivalent combination of training and experience; previous local government experience; proďŹ cient at Microsoft Word and Excel and experience working with accounting software â€“ particularly GP Dynamics software; and the ability to work as a team player or independently as required. The wage for this position is in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualiďŹ cations and experience to Michelle Mason, Financial OfďŹ cer, Village of Cumberland, Box 340, 2673 Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland BC V0R 1S0 or by email to mmason@cumberlandbc.net by 3:00 p.m. on July 20, 2012.

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LOST: SET of keys with orange strap and compass on end. Call (250)338-9730.

TRAVEL GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Summer Sale. 3 nights $499 + 4th night Free! Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

LEGALS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

$30,000-$400,000yr. NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Shirley Bethea Madeiros, deceased, formerly of 557 Haida Street, Comox, BC V9M 4A7, are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executrix c/o Holland Cameron, Barristers & Solicitors, 1779 Comox Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 3L9, before the 10th day of August, 2012 after which date the Estate assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims of which it has notice. Heather Ann Moss Executrix c/o Holland Cameron Solicitors for the Estate 1779 Comox Avenue Comox, B.C. V9M 3L9

PERSONALS AL-ANON - if youâ€™re concerned about someoneâ€™s drinking? Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666)

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Toll Free 1-855-406-1253

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS GAIN THE skills, Get the Job! Your exciting career in Health, Trades, Web or Business awaits. LEARN more, EARN More! Call 1-877-315-5241. www.discoverycommunity college.com WEEKEND COURSE

Firearms Training & C.O.R.E. Non-Restricted & Restricted. COURSE STARTS: Fri. July 27, 6-10pm Sat. July 28, 8am-noon C.O.R.E. continues July 30, 31 & Aug 1 Mon, Tues, Wed. 6pm-10pm at Grantham Hall opposite Tsolum School. Two pieces of ID required.

Request for Quotation

Request for Proposal

For information contact: Granlund Firearms 286-9996 Tyee Marine 287-2641 Peters Sports 334-2942 Secondhand & Military Store 337-1750 Norrie Todd 287-8020

CVSC Poolâ€“ Metal Siding Replacement

CURLING RINK RENOVATION STUDY

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

TENDERS

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is seeking quotations for the removal of existing siding on the Comox Valley Sport Centre pool located in Courtenay BC, and for supply and installation of new vertical metal siding. Request for quotation (RFQ) documents can be REWDLQHG LQ SHUVRQ DW WKH &95' RIĂ€FH RU E\ FRQWDFWLQJ Kristy Morro, branch assistant 600 Comox Road, Courtenay BC V9N 3P6 7HO Éż )D[ (PDLO NPRUUR#FRPR[YDOOH\UG FD Quotations clearly marked â€œCVRD Sports Centre Metal Siding Replacementâ€? will be received at WKH RIĂ€FH RI WKH &RPR[ 9DOOH\ 5HJLRQDO 'LVWULFW at 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6, until S P 3DFLĂ€F WLPH RQ -XO\

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The CVRD invites proposals from interested parties to evaluate the feasibility of renovating the Comox Valley Regional District curling rink located at 4835 Headquarters Road Courtenay BC V9J 1P2. Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, containing general information and instructions may be obtained at the address below or by contacting: Kristy Morro, branch assistant Comox Valley Regional District 600 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Tel: 250-334-6000 Â‡ Fax: 250-334-4358 Email: kmorro@comoxvalleyrd.ca Proposals must be submitted according to the instructions in the RFP documents and received by SP 3DFLĂ€F WLPH RQ 7KXUVGD\ $XJXVW QG (Closing) at the following location: Comox Valley Regional District 600 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Enquiries with respect to this solicitation should be directed in writing to: Darcy Walters, senior manager of recreation facilities Community Services Branch Comox Valley Regional District Fax: 250-334-1042 Email: dwalters@comoxvalleyrd.ca www.comoxvalleyrd.ca

SUPPORT WORKERS needed to work on a team supporting autistic young men living in their own residences in Buckley Bay and Royston. Successful candidates will have previous experience supporting individuals with complex disabilities and mental health issues, clean criminal record checks and CPR/First Aid certiďŹ cate. Position is permanent part time with possibility of full time work in the future. Starting wage is $16.15/hr. with incremental pay increases based on hours of service. Full time employees are eligible for medical/dental beneďŹ ts. Interested candidates send cover letter/resume to markdm@shaw.ca

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD LINE COOKS Fanny Bay Inn is looking for experienced and creative F/T and P/T Line Cooks to start immediately. Available evenings and weekends. Own transportation a must, competitive wage based on experience. Email to: fannybayinn@telus.net or Fax:

250-335-3363

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD WAIT STAFF / SERVER NEEDED

Must be personable, a team player, schedule ﬂexibility, and Serving it Right Cert. Experience an asset but training will be provided. Email or drop off resume at:

HELP WANTED

2012 HS Grads & COLLEGE STUDENTS $17 base appt, FT/PT summer openings, cust. sales/svc, cond. apply, will train. 250-871-7511. work4students.ca/mv

ATTENTION ROOFERS! Come work with the industry leader in roofing and exteriors. We are a Calgary based Company looking to hire skilled, professional roofers with foreman experience who are seeking year round employment. Must have 5 years of experience in steep sloped roofing, valid driver’s licence, vehicle and tools. $27 $32 per hour depending on experience with potential benefits. Subcontract crews also welcome to apply. Must have all of the above and current WCB coverage. Please call 403-366-3770 Ext. 258 or email Todd@epicroofing.ca Epic Roofing & Exteriors has been in business since 2001.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Experienced Greens Keeper Needed We are looking for a hard working, enthusiastic individual with golf course greens keeping and mechanical experience. The successful candidate would start immediately. However, this is a seasonal position and will end approximately November 2012.

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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. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED, full or part-time for a busy Comox hair salon. Please apply in person at Anna’s 2 Salon 1836 Comox Ave, Comox.

EXPERIENCED ROOFERS needed. Full time work. call Jim (250)204-9272

SALESPERSON NEEDED

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Island Honda is a well established dealership that has been selling and servicing its customers vehicles in the Comox Valley for over 25 years. Our new state of the art facility carries an extensive range of both new and used vehicles. Our brand new service bays and convenient drive thru service, commits us to be number 1 in customer satisfaction. Join our winning team today and start a career in Sales! Sales experience is a deﬁnite asset, although we will train the individual who shows the right skills and abilities. $1,000.00 monthly sales BONUS paid to top performers, plus excellent sales compensation plan.

Boston Pizza 2633 Cliff Ave. Between 11am and 12pm or 2pm and 4pm

bp8@shaw.ca

Gain the SKILLS. Get the Job. BECOME A VITAL MEMBER OF THE DENTAL HEALTH TEAM.

Dental Assistant II Program will prepare graduates to meet or exceed the requirements for a Dental Assistant Level II in British Columbia.

Smile with conﬁdence, earn great wages and beneﬁts. Start today!

Please reply via email to mulligansgolf@shaw.ca

• Exciting fast paced position • On-going training • Full management support • Full beneﬁt package Bring resumes in person to:

ISLAND HONDA

1025 Comox Road, Courtenay or email to: sales@islandhonda.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Comox Valley Nissan is looking for a

Licensed Service Technician to join our team.

The right candidate will possess automotive dealership experience, as well as have excellent inter-personal skills, and be a team player. If you think you would like to join this great team, please drop off a resume to Curtis Renshaw, Service Department, Comox Valley Nissan, 535 Silverdale Crescent, Courtenay.

The Comox Valley Airport Commission Board Director Vacancy

The Comox Valley Airport Commission (CVAC) invites interested persons to apply for a volunteer position on its Board of Directors. This opening is for an At-Large Director. A resume and a letter to the Board Secretary outlining your interest are required. Please forward your response to CVAC at 1181250 Knight Road, Comox BC, V9M 4H2 or info@comoxairport.com. Further information about the Board of Directors and the application process may be found on the Comox Valley Airport website at: www.comoxairport.com. This opportunity closes on August 3, 2012.

PROGRAM STARTS SEPTEMBER IN COURTENAY

CALL NOW! Funding may be available.

250-338-9663

Your Career Starts Here

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Come grow with us. At Catalyst Paper, the opportunities are endless. We challenge and reward you to stretch your abilities, improve your personal and career prospects and get ahead. We’re a leading producer of paper and pulp, and the largest producer of specialty printing papers and newsprint in western North America. Join us, for a strong future together. Our Crofton mill is now accepting résumés for: O O O O

3rd and 4th Class Power Engineers Heavy Duty Mechanic Electricians Millwrights

Expect a competitive benefit and salary package when you work with us, along with the chance to advance your skills, experience and knowledge within a supportive peer environment. Your unique skills, talents and life experience will find a good home here. For more information on these roles or to apply online without delay, please visit: www.catalystpaper.com/careers.

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Logging Fundamentals Training Western Forest Products Inc. has developed an innovative program to train individuals interested in a career in the logging industry. The Company is seeking applications from individuals who wish to be considered for the available positions in this 7-week pilot project scheduled this fall (Sept/Oct). Utilizing the WorkSafe BC “Cable Yarding Systems” and “Grapple Yarder and Supersnorkel” Handbooks as a guide, the Program is designed to provide entry level logging skills. Using a combination of classroom instruction and hands on training at an instructional logging site, the students will learn the foundation skills of safety, environmental awareness, and job skills, necessary to be successful in both Highlead Tower and Grapple Yarding settings. The Program will be taught at the Company’s Englewood Forest Operation, located 1.5 hours north of Campbell River and 1 hour south of Port McNeill. Individuals interested in this opportunity must be motivated, physically fit, conscientious and have a clear interest in logging as a career. Applicants selected for advancement in the selection process, will participate in the Company’s standard employment selection process. Further information on this program can be found at: www. westernforest.com in the People/Careers section. Once in People/Careers, please look for Logging Fundamentals Training in the Careers, Current Postings section. 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 qualifications that we are looking for, please submit resume in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Monday, July 9, 2012 Reference Code: Logging Fundamentals Training

Instructors Logging Fundamentals Training Western Forest Products Inc. is currently developing an innovative program to train individuals interested in a career in the logging industry. The Company is seeking applications from individuals who would like to be considered for the two available Instructor positions required to deliver a 7-week pilot program this fall (Sept/Oct). Utilizing the WorkSafe BC “Cable Yarding Systems” and “Grapple Yarder and Supersnorkel” Handbooks as a guide, the Program is designed to provide entry level logging skills. Using a combination of classroom instruction and hands on training at an instructional logging site, the Instructors will teach the students the foundation skills of safety, environmental awareness, and job skills, necessary to be successful in both Highlead Tower and Grapple Yarding settings. The Program will be taught at the Company’s Englewood Forest Operation, located 1.5 hours north of Campbell River and 1 hour south of Port McNeill. The Instructors will be responsible to assist with finalizing the Program’s curriculum and delivery of the 2012 pilot project and the planned 2013 Program (three 7-week programs, May to October). Individuals interested in this opportunity must have extensive knowledge and experience on the operational side of the logging industry and ideally have worked as a “hooktender” during that time. Strong communication skills, patience and a demonstrated ability to teach are all necessary requirements for these positions. Compensation for these contract positions is based upon the candidates’ skill, knowledge and experience. Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please submit resumes in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Monday, July 9, 2012 Reference Code: Instructor, Logging Fundamentals Training

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, July 6, 2012

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Air Brake Course July 21 & 22

• Class 1 & 3 • ICBC Licensed 1st Class Driving School Courtenay 250-897-9875 • Campbell River 250-204-9875 www.instructordarryl.com

HELP WANTED

EXPERIENCED LINE COOK WANTED. Minimum 3 years. Food safe certiﬁed an asset. Must be willing to learn, have good communication skills and like being a part of a team. Reliable transportation a must. Medical & Dental beneﬁts. Excellent starting wage. Apply with resume to Rick or Kevin after 2pm. at Backstreet Pub in Royston.

EXPERIENCED SERVERS WANTED. Must have Serving It Right. Must be willing to learn, have good communication skills and like being a part of a team. Reliable transportation is a must. Medical & Dental beneﬁts. Apply with resume to Attn: Kevin at Backstreet Pub in Royston.

SECRETARY MANAGER. Reporting to the Branch Executive through the Branch President the incumbent will be responsible for the day to day activities of the branch including Accounting, BCLC, Gaming reporting, staff supervision, management reports, correspondence, membership and other duties. Salary commensurate with experience. The position is under contract and is under contact and is reviewed annually. Closing date July 14, 2012 RCL. Send resume: 1825 Comox Ave, Comox B.C. V9M 3M3

TRAFFIC CONTROL person wanted. Looking for a TCP with personal transportation. If you meet these qualiﬁcations and are reliable & punctual please fax resume to 250-3396305.

NEWSPAPER

F/T SALES person required by Midland tools. Applicant must have retail sales experience and a thorough knowledge of power tools. competitive wages & beneﬁts for the right person. Apply in person w/ resume, ask for Ryan or Darrell, no phone calls please.

HELP WANTED

LOOKING FOR reliable enthusiastic persons for possible F/T position in plumbing & electrical supply. Experience an asset. Apply in person at Bartle & Gibson, 2989 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-334-0645. PART-TIME JANITORIAL job, 2 eves/week, Comox area. 250-650-5412 between 2-6pm.

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HELP WANTED

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www.bcjob network.com HELP WANTED

JOIN OUR TEAM WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS MANAGER

To view the full posting or to apply please visit our website at www.marineharvestcanada.com

Casual Cooks

Casual positions are available. St. Joseph’s General Hospital is a 240 bed Acute Care Hospital and Complex Care Facility. Applicants must have graduated from a recognized 12 month program in cooking or an equivalent combination education, training and experience. Advanced Food Safe is required. Please send resume to: Human Resource Services St. Joseph’s General Hospital 2137 Comox Avenue Comox, B.C. V9M 1P2 Fax: (250) 339-1515 Or email: jobs@sjghcomox.ca

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist in preparing job cost and transaction reports/budgets and analyzes and assists management in cost control measures. Provides regular report on project progress and ensures accurate job costing. • Prepares, manages, analyzes and comments on regular financial performance and presents findings and recommendations, including providing forecasting assistance and Cash Flow Management. • Coordinates and posts general ledger transactions (payables, receivables, payrolls and reconciliations) WorkSafe BC, HST and Source Deduction reporting and payments. • Verifies contract and work order values and payments. • Follow up with contractors, subcontractors and vendors as required. • Maintain payment draw files, invoice files and various other financial related tasks and assistance as required. QUALIFICATIONS • Highly proficient in MS office with advanced knowledge of Excel and Simply Accounting. • College Degree or Diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting or equivalent work experience. Experience in construction industry a plus. • Proven experience with construction billing documents, accounts payable and receivable, development applications, funding requests, cash flow analysis, payroll and account reconciliations. • Must have knowledge and understanding of project cost structure, job cost and construction processes and be able to apply this information cost code invoices and effectively track project costs. • Strong work ethic, self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment that requires prioritizing and performing with a high degree of accuracy while under tight deadlines. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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Health Care Assistant • • • •

Carriers Needed COURTENAY RTE #178 Edgett Rd & Laketrail Rd RTE#187 Arden Trailer Park

COMOX RTE #555 Cooke, Fairboirne, Goldstone, Rodello, Wallace

RTE#547 Glacier View Dr. & Queenish Trailer Park RTE#510 Aitken, Redwood, Corker, Hawthorn & Walnut Pl. RTE#551 Chestnut & Downey Ave

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

Comox Valley Record Hours: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVENUE COURTENAY Youth Worker Part Time Position The Comox Military Family Resource Centre requires a Part-time Youth Worker (20-25hrs/wk). Working with the Kids & Teen Coordinators, the successful applicant will assist in the organization and supervision of youth programs ages 6-18yrs. Hours will be ﬂexible and will require evening work. Commencing: 7 August 2012 Position Requirements: -Youth Worker Diploma or equivalent experience -Min 2 years experience working with children & youth 6-18yrs old -CPR, First aid required -Class 4 drivers license preferred, Unrestricted Class 5 a minimum -Communication, organizing and planning skills -Proﬁcient programs

Job Security Great Wages Career Opportunities 100% of a recent graduating class found jobs before graduation.

with

ofﬁce

-Assertiveness and conﬂict resolution skills -Bilingualism and knowledge of the military lifestyle an asset Please send your resume and cover letter not later than 4pm, 16 July 2012 to: ATTN: Program Director Comox Military Family Resource Centre PO Box 310, 1575 Military Row Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 Fax: (250) 339 - 8199

Small class sizes with a hands-on approach to learning.

PROGRAM STARTS SOON IN COMOX VALLEY SENIORS VILLAGE

CALL NOW! Funding may be available.

Your Career Starts Here

250-338-0725

250-338-9663 www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD EXPERIENCED LINE cooks wanted. Must be hardworking, a self-starter, work independently and or work as part of a team. F/T competitive wage. Apply in person to Billy D’S Pub.

Looking for a NEW employee? .com

APPLY TO PO BOX 3417, COURTENAY, BC V9N 5N5

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

RTE#630 Salish, Somenos, Maquinna, Noel, Cowichan Crt.

St. Joseph’s General Hospital is accepting applications for

We are currently recruiting for the challenging position of Warehousing and Logistics Manager in our Production Services department. Reporting to the Operations Manager, your responsibilities be to manage the overall operations two warehouses, inventory management, maintaining used equipment inventories, facility maintenance, budgeting, personnel management, record keeping, reporting and administration duties.

Local construction company requires highly motivated and energetic bookkeeper/accountant.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ESCORTS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MISC SERVICES

BUILDING SUPPLIES

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FURNITURE

W W W. C V M A S S AG E . C O M Stiff? Sore? Stressed out? Relax and unwind with Nicole. Sensuous massage for the discriminating gentleman. Weekend Specials! Call 250339-4104. Now Hiring.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

INTERIOR DOOR - 30inch wide, Six panel right swing door with frame & lock, $60. 250-338-9681.

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.

STRIKING CONTEMPORARY 2 cushion couch. Micro ﬁbre material. cinnamon in colour. Very good condition. $250 or reasonable offer. Also, selection of woodworking power tools. Tel. 250-871-4284.

SALES

REAL ESTATE CAREER INFORMATION SEMINAR. Ever wondered about being a realtor?? Come on down to 350–17th Street Courtenay, B.C. Behind PetroCan Tuesday, July 17th, 2012 7:00-8:30 P.M. Limited seating. RSVP 250-898-8790

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HOLISTIC HEALTH

LEGAL SERVICES

HOLISTIC WEIGHT Loss. Dr Simions’ Protocal. Free information and consultation. Please call 250-339-9960 www.comoxvalleyhcg.com

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

STEEL FABRICATORS Ramsay Machine Works requires Journeyman Steel Fabricators c/w Red Seal Certiﬁcation immediately. CWB tickets an asset. This is a union position with comparable wages and beneﬁts. Please forward resumes to Ramsay Machine Works Ltd. 2066 Henry Ave. West, Sidney, BC, V8L 5Y1, Fax: 250-656-1262, or email to: hbaart@ramsaygroup.com

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

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WORK WANTED

New construction Renovations Wood or Laminate ﬂooring Licensed and new home warranty 23 years in the Valley

(250)334-8128 CONTRACTORS SUSTAINABLE BY Design. All trade renovations. 20 years valley experience. Call Stephen 250-339-9960 www.sustainablebydesign.ca

MICHAEL’S HANDYMAN & Maintenance Services. Senior discounts. (250)339-1958.

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

ELECTRICAL

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls. John, C.R. 250-203-5773 or C.V. 250-650-5773 (cont:98365)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS ROOFING - New roofs, steel & more. Install skylights & repairs to all kind of roofs. 20 + years experience. Professional & Quality work. WCB standards, reasonable rates, very good references. Free estimates 250-338-0525

RUBBISH REMOVAL

~ ~ ALL AWAY ~~ RUBBISH / JUNK REMOVAL Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service Scott 250-792-1668 PETS

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LABOURER FOR hire odd jobs, yard work, painting etc. give Kurt a call 250-871-3368

Networks & Systems Analyst Comox Valley Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiﬁcations and information on how to apply to posting #100377.

RENOVATIONS • Complete Interior/Exterior • House Additions • Decks, Patios & Fences • Basements Suites & Baths • Kitchens • Drywall • Taping and Painting • Textured Ceilings • Framing • Demolition • Power Washing • Roofs • Carpentry • Plumbing & Electrical • Floors: Ceramic, Tiles & laminate • Vinyl Siding God Bless You! 28 years experience Good References 250-338-0525 THINKING OF AN IKEA KITCHEN? I can design + deliver + install for you. 20 yrs experience call 250-338-3148

HELP WANTED

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

HELP WANTED

Join the Family Care Home Program: take on the challenge and excitement of participating in the Family Care Home Program. We are seeking responsible individuals and couples to provide a home for adults experiencing mental health difficulties.

We need individuals/couples who: ✓feel comfortable with people who have a history of mental illness ✓have good communication skills ✓are open, energetic and committed ✓are able to provide supervised accommodation and rehabilitation/support services, such as teaching basic living skills, meal preparation, budgeting and monitoring the taking of medications.

For more information email Leslie MacLennan leslie.maclennan@viha.ca

MOVING. HIGH-BACK bar stool, new $100., sell $55. (250)941-1135,(250)218-7938.

FUEL/FIREWOOD *250-336-8731* 90% Clean Fir ﬁrewood. Full cords cut/split & delivered or save yourself some money by ordering rounds only. Discounts on 2 or more cords of cut and split ordered. Book yours today!

GARDEN FURNITURE, 4 chairs + cushions + umbrella, round glass top table $150. King-sized bed + maple headboard, excellent condition, $400. All obo, 250-757-9990. LEATHER COUCH 3 yrs old, brown $425. 7.5’ x 9.5’ wool ﬂoral needle point rug, $1500. Wicker indoor porch rocker, $125. Wicker indoor love seat, $225. All in great condition. Cash & carry. Call 250-871-1945.

ELECTRIC SCOOTER, used only 10 times is in excellent condition. Has large wheels for out door use. Half price at ONLY $1700. Please call 250-218-0032.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEKEND PASSES (July 6, 7 & 8). Best offer over $160 each. Phone 250-218-1451 3/4 SIZE Pool Table with rack and cues, gently used $350. Call (250)923-9831.

#250-703-FIRE(3473) Est. since 2004. Custom cut, split, delivered, clean wood. Well seasoned. Some Alder avail. Paciﬁc Energy wood insert. Professionally refurbished, high efﬁciency. $1000. 250287-4252

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

SECTIONAL SOFA - dusty rose. Makes into 2 loveseat’s and 2 singles. Excellent condition, $700. 250-338-0996

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AQUATEC BATH lift chair, 6 months old, $1700 new, 2 batteries with charger, $800 obo. Call (250)334-3890. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

PETS

Garage Sales

FREE KITTENS so cute and smart too. Courtenay. call 250871-2022

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE Diningroom Suite. Oak. Queen Ann style table, 6 chairs. China cabinet sideboard. $2000 OBO. 250-2874252

ART OBJECTS

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GARAGE SALES

BLACK CREEK, 8591 Lory Rd., Sat, July 7, 8am-4pm. Downsizing Sale. Household items, tools, baby clothes and toys. Too many items to list.

COMOX - 251 Torrence Rd. Sat. 9-2. No early birds. Clothing ( leather & red hat) household items, scandinavian steamer juice extractor. jewelry, western books (louis l’amour, craft supplies, knitting/craft patterns, 12 ft. orchard ladder, s/s outboard motor mount rated to 20hp, collectables (stamps, spoons) and much much more. Visa accepted

COURTENAY- 2730 Tatton Rd (off Virginia) Sat, July 7, 9am-1pm. Housewares, books, CD’s, Lego, basketball stand and much more! Courtenay - 2877 Lake Trail rd. Sat & Sun. 7:30-? 20 yrs of stuff from house to workshop. Early birds welcome

Black Creek Lions Club ANNUAL GARAGE SALE 3892 Royston Rd. July 7th and 8th 9am-3pm LOTS OF GOOD STUFF. TOO MUCH TO LIST

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AUCTIONS

LANDSCAPING

FRIENDLY FRANK

FURNITURE

PEACE & CARROTS FARM FINE HORSE HAY. First Cut, Fresh 55-60lb bails, lower sugar content, no rain. 6736 Headquarters Rd (beside Tyee Valley Rd). (250)337-4030.

ROY VICKERS PRINTS. Complete set, 13 original Roy Vickers limited edition prints with certiﬁcates. All professionally framed. All the same print number, which can’t happen again. Series of 100 prints and all of this set are #77. Asking $33,000 for complete one of a kind 13 print set. Call 250-245-2263 (Ladysmith).

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

You can Make a Difference

FEED & HAY

UNDER $400 TECHNICS ORGAN c/w bench. Very good condition. $350. Call (250)338-4556

PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, July 7th, 2012 Estate public on site auction in Port Alberni

partial list includes by not limited to...approx. 500 bails of hay, international front end loader, nodel A-AR John deer tractor, model M John Deer dractor, new holland wagon / stacker, bail elevator, new holland manure spreader, harrow sets. custom built welder, John Deer plow, ﬂexi coil post pounder, New Holland 310 bailer, John deer front end loader, lot of fencing posts, massey Ferguson disk harrow, international seed drill, Rexon dril press, packer spreader, ladders, telescope, compressors, John Deer power generator, over head hoist, many many hand and shop tools, collectables, vintage furnature, house hold items, saddle, saddle vice, black smith vice, specialty tools, vintage hand tools, vehicles, cattle hauler, and more THIS IS A PARTIAL LIST ONLY ...this is a large sale and we can’t list it all ...... come in preview the day of the sale to see everything we will be selling .......... All items subject to addition & deletion. Everything is always sold as-is where-is with no warranties or guaranties implied. THIS IS A SALE THAT YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS..... All items subject to addition and deletion. Everything is as always sold as-is where-is with no warranties or guarantees implied. Viewing : Saturday 9am to sale time (11am) LOCATION :3500 Moore Rd, Port Alberni (no admittance prior to Saturday 9am) Terms: cash OR interac OR visa & mastercard--- sorry no cheques equipment (max. $500 deposit by credit card only...remainder payment by debit, cash or certiﬁed cheque)ONLY 15% buyers fee on general items - 10% on equipment over $1000.00 plus applicable tax Sale conducted by :Whipple Tree Junction Auction Ph. 250-954-5354 or 250-248-5354 web page for details & pictures (updated friday before sale) www.rzent.co.nr

BLACK CREEK. MULTIFAMILY. Sat. & Sun. July 7 & 8, 8:30am-2:30pm. on Henderson Ave., between Maple & Manston. Power tools, including radial arm saws, sporting goods, ﬁtness equipment, nuts, bolts, screws, nails, household items & bikes.

COMOX, 555 Linshart Rd., Sat, July 7, 8am-2pm. Moving Sale. Misc household items, garden stuff, furniture and much, much more. COMOX - 557 Haida St. Sat. 8-12. Full house of household items, sm. appls., puzzles, books, tools, garden.

COMOX- 1001 Kingsley Cres (Foxwood), Sat, July 7, 8am-12noon. Pool table (3’x6’) with all accessories (poker table top included), linens, pillows, curtains, duvet cover with skirts & 4 shams, household items and much more. A bit of everything!

COMOX: 709 Woodland Dr. Sat 8-12. Mega Sale. 2 family. furniture, Household, lamps, home decor & guy stuff!

COMOX: 1366 Ocean View Ave. off Torrence. Sat July 7, 8am. No earlier please. Household goods, some small furniture, books, fabric & craft supplies. No kids stuff.

COURTENAY - 1240 Farquharson Dr., Sat, 9-12. Toys, sporting goods, kitchen items, tools & more. No early birds!

Comox - 1857 Robb Ave. Sat. 8-12. Wheelchair, sz. 7 leather cowboy boots, jogger’s stroller, dresser with mirror, personal suction machine, and many other bargains

COMOX YARD Sale. Sat. July 7, 8am-1pm. Household items, furniture, exercise equipment & misc. 1500 Skeena Drive.

COURTENAY: 1517 Thorpe Ave., Sat., July 7th, 8-1pm. No early birds! Moving sale; furniture, CD’s and misc items. COURTENAY - 1644 Pintail Pl. Sat 8-2. Household, furniture and misc. items

COMOX - 1924 Marten Ave. Sat 9-2. 2 family sale. Household, antiques & collectables. Couch/ chair. Too much to list.

COURTENAY, 1860 Grant Ave., Sat & Sun, July 7 & 8, 9am-2pm. Estate Sale. Too many items to list.

COMOX - 2031-B Hummingbird Place. Sat 7 July. 8-1. Multi Family Garage Sale. China, collectibles, antiques, dolls, jewellry, clocks, bottles, lamps, ornaments, linen, books, hand tools, ladders, laundry tub. You name it we probably have it!

COURTENAY, 2494 Tull Ave. (off of 26th), Sat & Sun, July 7 & 8, 8am-2pm. Multi Family Sale. Boat, tent trailer, tools, ﬁshing gear, household items, girls 2-5 yr old toys and books. No early birds please!

COURTENAY- 2220A Embleton Cres. Sat July 8, 9am12pm, kids clothes, equipment and toys. Trampoline, weight bench, DVD’s, books, cloth diaper kit. New H&L Imports home decor.

COURTENAY: 2497 6th St East, Sat., July 7th, 8-2pm. Estate sale. COURTENAY - 2691 Carstairs Dr. Aberdeen Heights off Lerwick Rd. Sat 8-12 Table saw, tools, ﬁshing rod, reels, records, books, dishes , etc

COURTENAY - 4715 Cherry Ridge Dr. Sat. 8-2. & Fundraiser. Lots of new & used household goods. Bikes & utility trailer. COURTENAY - 558-17th St. Porta Pottie, Sleeping bag, cots, Chest waders, fishing gear, lot of small stuff. COURTENAY -8- 2787 Wentworth Rd. Sat. 8-1 games, kitchen stuff, George Foreman grill, regal items. COURTENAYCourtenay Trailer Park Multi yard sale! July 7, 8am-3pm. Something for everyone, even a mobile home or two. Books, auto & camping items, fabric & notions, baking & preserves, furniture, jewelry, household nic nacs, new handcrafted items plus more...Please park on Mansfield Dr. COURTENAY. CRAWL space clear-out. Sat. July 7, 9am1pm. 4631 Salal Place, off Mission Road. COURTENAY EAST - 1115 Williams Rd. Sat 8-noon.G.E Dryer, 18 months old girls 12” bike, household, stereo equip. E. COURTENAY: 1139 Sitka Ave. Multifamily sale, Sat and Sun, 8-2pm. 2 sofas, shelves, Espresso coffee maker, George Foreman Grill, dishes, linens, silk flowers, garden stuff, hand painted wood crafts, jewelry, girls and adult clothing, pictures, tools and much much more.... E. COURTENAY. Saturday July 7th, 9am-2pm. Downsizing sale, lots of variety. 850 View Ave., No early birds. GARAGE SALE - Sat. July 7, 8am till 12pm. 1404 Canso, Comox. Household items. N. COURTENAY. Saturday July 7th, 8am-noon. Just moved in, too much stuff. 2511 Huband Road.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

PORT HARDY - 7077 Highland Dr. $695 /month includes cable. Beautiful 2 bedroom condo, fully renovated. New laminate ďŹ‚oor in LR, DR, and Kit. Newer carpet in BRâ€™s, ceramic in Bath. Full size fridge, stove, DW and in-suite laundry. Plenty of storage and parking. Ref req. Info and photos, toll free 1.877.470.1700.

COURTENAY. 3 BDRM, 2.5 bath duplex. 5 appls, garage. NS/NP. $1125. (250)337-5367

COURTENAY NORTH, exec Rancher, 4 bdrm + den, 3000 sq ft, horse boarding extra, riding ring, 1936 Coleman Rd., avail July. 1st. 250-702-1096.

OLD ORCHARD 2 bdrms, wood ďŹ‚oors, big windows, patio, landscaped. $1100 utilities. Aug 1. chooglan@uwo.ca

UNION BAY: Cozy 1 bdrm cottage. Furnished, 5 appls, hydro incld. NS/NP. $800. Call (250)335-3063.

DOVE CREEK: 3 bdrm, 1 bath, N/S, pets nego., with garden, storage. Electric heat, wood stove. 5 applâ€™s. $1100. 250-338-5503.

PRISTINE COMOX rancher, quiet, 3Bdrm, 2ba, 5appl, 2car garage, ns, sm pet neg, lease, $1350. Aug 15. 250-339-7889.

HOMES FOR RENT

Make it a day at the Filberg Lodge and Park. Browse our charming Gift Shop, have a guided tour of The Filberg Home, Relax and have lunch at the Tea House. MOVING. DANBY apt-size washer, hooks up to tap, 2 mos old, new $400., sell $250. Igloo small fridge $55. All excellent cond. (250)941-1135 or (250)218-7938.

$469,900. 507 Louise Road, Ladysmith. 5+ bdrm, 3 bath, 3690 sq. ft. Oceanview, level entry, sunlit bsmt, suite potential, dbl. garage. 250-246-0159

737 SQ.FT., or 1474 sq.ft., or larger if needed, good exposure, parking and access at Cliffe and 20th, Courtenay, a competitive $9.75/sq ft plus triple net & HST 250-335-0351

POST AND BEAM, full dimensions, local milled cedar, 1@14â€?x8â€?x24â€™ 1@12â€?x8â€?x24â€™ 2@8â€?x8â€?x12â€™ 2@8â€?x8â€?x10â€™ 8@4â€?x8â€?x4â€™ (braces) 16 rafters 2â€?x8â€?x18â€™ 2@6â€?x8â€?x14â€™ 4@Saw horses. $3,500 no tax, 250-336-8684 VIâ€™S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 2 FENDER Telecasters (USA), one a 1962 (re-issue) and the other a (2010) both in great shape and with cases, $1200 (each). Call (250)337-1740.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS 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

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 or 250-745-3387.

Campbell River: 601 Rebecca Place. Capecod, cul-de-sac, 3 bedrooms, family room & den. Hardwood ďŹ‚oors, new carpet, ďŹ replace, 2.5 baths, natural gas, fenced yard & shed. $299,500. Call 250-203-3792.

HOMES WANTED Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House wonâ€™t sell? Canâ€™t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

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LOTS TREED .57 ACRE LOT. on Aldergrove Drive, Courtenay. 5 min. walk to Kitty Coleman Beach & camp site. Reduced by $20,000. Perfect for investment or dream home. Timber valued at $5,000. Asking $167,000 NO HST. 250331-0299 or 250-949-6184

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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. Apartmentsâ€˘Condosâ€˘Suites Courtenay 4-BDRM house w/ city & Mt. views. 45 yr. metal roof, 4 appls. sprinkler system, fruit trees, raised gardens, heatilator ďŹ replace, workshop. Avail. Immed. some terms. $359,000. (250)338-7545. WILLOW POINT. Newer 3bdrm, 2 bath + separate studio. $269,900. (778)420-4256 or (250)202-8788.

HOUSES FOR SALE

303C 698 Aspen 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. $850/ mth Avail. Immed. 221-130 Centennial 2 bed, 1 bath, 5 appls., N/S, N/P, $775/mth. Avail. July 1st 210 - 2100 Guthrie 2 bed, 2 bath, 5 appls., N/S, N/P, $850/mth Avail. Immed. 515-3666 Royal Vista 2 bed, 2 bath, 5 appls, N/S, N/P $1300/mth Avail. Immed

460 Harrogate Road. 4 bdrms, + 1 bdrm bsmt suite. 2 baths, new windows, renoâ€™d kitch. & bath w/ custom tile work, lg. corner lot w/ fenced bk yard. $265,000, 250-2040881 or 250-204-1212

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

MOBILE HOMES & PADS LOOKING FOR a home for you and your horse? 2 bedrm mobile on 10 acres in Comox: $1,000+utilities. Self-boarding for up to 2 horses: $300 Refs. & damage dep. req. Avail. Aug. 1st (250)339-7773 NEWLY RENOâ€™D 3-bdrm mobile. 55+. New applâ€™s. NS/NP. $900. (Immed). 250-339-1772.

HOMES FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM house for rent, located in Arnsville Trailer Park, Parksville. Small dogs allowed. Available Aug 1st. $800/month. 250-954-9547

APARTMENT/CONDO

WE BUY HOUSES

MOBILE HOME - Remodeled 14ft x 68ft for sale. Must be moved. $43,000. New siding, windows, ďŹ‚ooring, electrical, cabinets etc. 250-337-8021.

Cobble Hill House For Sale By Owner, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, RV Shop, in ground pool, hot tub, .74 acres. Asking $619,000. Phone 250743-3537. Realtors welcomed

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

COURTENAY, DUPLEX on Muir/Ashwood Plc., 3 bdrms, 2.5 bath, 3 appls, close to all amens, avail Aug 1, N/S, N/P, $1150 mo. Call (604)489-0095 or (604)414-5465.

205-2767 Muir Rd 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 5 appls., $800/mth Avail. Aug. 1st COURTENAY. 1-BDRM & den top ďŹ‚oor, in small quiet bldg, near dwntwn, updated kitch & bath. 1321 Lewis Ave. NS/NP. $700. Call (250)218-2796.

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APARTMENTS

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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

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

ANDERTON ARMS

200 Back Road, Courtenay

426 Anderton Avenue Courtenay

1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique ďŹ‚oor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.

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

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

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. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

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. Call David @ 250-3380267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. Independent Living for Seniors â€œThe Affordable Alternativeâ€? 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.

CEDAR MANOR 463 12th Street TWO BEDROOM with unique cross ventilation floor plan. Nicely renovated. New cabinets. Very bright and spacious â€” large patio overlooking private garden. Three blocks from downtown. Quiet, mature adult building. Security entry. Well maintained. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

EXTRA LARGE 2 bdrm. Free heat & H/W, Elevator. $750 mo. Call 250-334-4646.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave.

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

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.

HOMES FOR RENT

MEICOR REALTY

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.

GLENSHIRE 1800 Comox Ave.

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

Cozy 1 bedroom in a great location! Overlooks Puntledge River and Lewis Park. Short walk to downtown. 2 rental references required. Call 250-334-9717

PINES APARTMENTS 1055-10th Street Avail. 1 and 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 TOWNHOUSES

TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay ATTRACTIVE 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated - enjoy new appliances, ďŹ‚ooring and bathroom ďŹ ttings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

Call 250-334-9717 CONDOS

VANRIDGE MANOR

ST. BRELADES

123 Back Road, Courtenay

146 Back Road, Courtenay

Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas ďŹ replaces - 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, well-maintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location. Walking distance to Superstore and North Island College.

Call 250-703-2570

Call 338-7449

RUTHERFORD MANOR

RYAN COURT

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay

2 bdrm suite available. Reasonable rent includes basic cable, stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references reqâ€™d.

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

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

Call 250-338-7449

PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay 2 bedroom available July 15th and August 1st in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.

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

To View, Call 250-334-4483

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

TOWNHOUSES

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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.

2001 20â€™ Prowler Light trailer $8500. One owner, garage stored, exc. cond. never leaked, everything works well. Must see, great layout, sleeps 5. 250-339-0743, debsnyder@shaw.ca

Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. Houses & Suites 2705B URQHART 1 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P 4 appls., $700/mth Avail. Immed 339B NIM NIM AVE 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, 5 appl., $1300/mth Avail. Aug 1st 5147 RAVEN ROAD 5 bed, 3 bath, n/s, n/p, 3 appl. $1400/mth Avail. Aug 1st 1961 BOLT AVE 5 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appl. $1300/mth Avail. Aug. 1st 675 HORNET WAY 3 Bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. D.Garage, $1300/mth Avail. Immed. 1550 SEAVIEW RD 4 bed, 2 bath, N/S, 5 appl. Avail. Aug. 1st 600B 25TH STREET 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 4 appl. $1000/mth. Avail Aug 1st.

EXECUTIVE OCEAN VIEW HOME â€“ CAMPBELL RIVER AVAILABLE NOW! 586 ASH STREET 4 bdrm executive residence with 180 degree view of Discovery Passage & the coast mountains. $1500/mo. Call (250)716-1764. References Required. TWO ENERGETIC seniors want to rent (long term) a rancher/patio home/ground level townhouse commencing Aug. 1 or Sept. 1. Require two car garage, d/w, w/d. TerriďŹ c references. Willing to pay for what we want. Please phone 250-325-0259 A gas stove would be heaven but not absolutely necessary.

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APARTMENTS / CONDOS

2 BDRM DOWNTOWN CONDO

Beautiful 2 bdrm, ground level condo, 5 appl, laundry/storage room & various upgrades; walking distance to all amenities; N/P; N/S; avail July 1; $725/month.

BARCLAY SQUARE

Spacious & bright 2 bdrm ground level suite features 4 appl, 2 double closets in master, laundry/storage room, & semi private patio area opening to green space w/fruit trees; laminate & tile flooring throughout; N/S; N/P; $750/month; avail Aug 1

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 July 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

CHERRYWOOD MANOR

2 bdrm units in secured entrance building w/ master bdrms w/ walk in closets; 2 appl w/on-site coin op laundry & large patio areas; rents from $700 & inc. FREE HEAT & HOT WATER; for immediate & June 1 possession.

HOMES VERSATILE HOME is located in quiet cul-de-sac & features, vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appls; avail Aug. 1; $1200/month included utilities 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

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

SUITES

KENDAL AVE. SUITE 2693B

Beautiful suite in new Cumberland subdivision features 1 bdrm 1 bath, 4 appl & beautiful kitchen cabinetry & other amazing finishings; ideal for single person or couple; $650/ month; avail July 1

TOWNHOMES

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

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca UNION BAY COTTAGE Bachelor style, 1 bath, fridge & hot plate, hydro incl, suits single occupant, N/S, No pets. Avail.Immed. $490/mth COZY RURAL HOME 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, woodstove, N/S, pets neg. w/ref. Available immed - $975/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 ROYSTON HOME 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage & carport, ocean glimpses, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. immed - $1,100/mth COZY CTNY RANCHER 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, laminate ďŹ‚s, landscaping incl., N/S, No pets. Avail. July 5 - $1,000/mth HIGHWOOD CUL-DE-SAC charming 3 bdrm & den, 2 bath home, 5 appls, woodstove, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg. Fixed term lease to July 31/13. Avail. Aug.1 - $1,500/mth WEST CTNY RANCHER 3bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, carport, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Available immed. $1275/mth. COMOX FAMILY HOME 3 bdrm & den, 3 bath, 5 appls, garage, woodstove, RV prkg, large shop + sheds, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref.

OFFICE/RETAIL 220 SQFT RETAIL/OFFICE 320 sq.ft. can be expanded to 640 sq.ft. In the heart of Downtown Comox. Avail. immed. Call 250-339-0172. 1100SQ FT OfďŹ ce/Retail space, Comox Ave & Anderton $1500. Call (250)338-0995. COURTENAY, 2426 Rosewall Cres. 10â€™ x 14â€™, lrg windows, separate door, security , grd level entry, $425 mo. Avail. Now 250-334-1080.

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

STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20â€™ or 40â€™. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

SUITES, LOWER CUMBERLAND - 1 bdrm Ground level full 1 bdrm suite. Incl. cable/hydro N/S, N/P Refs. $750. Aug. 1st 336-8972

SUITES, UPPER BACHELOR suites available located at Arnsville, includes hydro, cable and internet. $500 per month 250-954-9547 COMOX, BRIGHT 3 bdrm upper in nice area, no parties, N/S, sorry no dogs, $1000 mo, Aug. 1st. Call 250-702-7061.

TOWNHOUSES COLDWELL BANKER ISLAND COASTAL (Property Management Division) 2-3 Bdrm, 3 bath townhouse on MansďŹ eld Dr. Beautifully furnished; fridge, stove, washer & dryer. No smoking, no pets. $1700 per mth. Close to all amenities. Contact: Ryan Liebert 250-703-3672

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1968-Buick Skylark Convertible. Original 350 motor, 106,000 miles. Collector plates, family owned since new, immaculately maintained. jimmypicton@yahoo.ca

www.pennylane.bc.ca TRUMPETERâ€™S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units incl. 1 bdrm & den, 1 1/2 bath and 2 bdrm, 2 bath units, 6 appls, custom ďŹ nishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. Rents from $900/mth. BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 4 appls, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed.$750/mth SOUTHVIEW MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water incl, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $600/mth WALK TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail immed. $775/mth ASPEN COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg.,N/S No pets. Avail July 1 $800/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- $1,300/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 & Aug 1 $850 & $900/mth DOWNTOWN ABOVE COMMERCIAL 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls., gourmet kitchen, concrete ďŹ‚rs, N/S, No pets. Avail. July 15 $1,200/mth 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 - $750/mth STEPS TO CTNY AIRPARK 2 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, 3 level townhouse, 6 appls, family rm, garage, 2 balconies, N/S, indoor cat ok. Avail. Immed - $1,200/mth CENTRAL CTNY DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, fenced yrd w/shed, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug 1 $1,100/mth DRESSAGE COURT 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, N/S, No pets. Avail Immed $925/mth. COMOX TOWNHOUSE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, patio, recently renovated, walking distance to downtown, N/S, No pets. Avail. Aug. 1 - $875/mth WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls, patio 2 res, pkg, spaces, N/S, No pets, Avail. Aug. 1 $750/mth ARGO COURT 1 bdrm, 1 bath apt, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl,m M/S, cat neg w/ref. Avail. Aug. 1 - $640/mth. Call Res. Mgr. 334-8602 ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incl., N/S, No pets. Avail Aug 1 & Sept1 - $725/mth. Call Res. Mgr. 334-8602

COURTENAY, SPACIOUS, central 2 bdrm ($650) and 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, ($750) townhomes, 1835 Piercy Ave., N/P, family oriented, avail immed. Call (250)702-1096.

TRANSPORTATION TRUCKS & VANS 1985 DODGE Ram P/U 318 engine on propane. Blown head gasket, $500. and 8â€™ box canopy $300. 250-336-2813 1999 RAM 1500 Quad Cab 4x4. *Must Sell*. Brand New tires, pwr steer block, front & rear brakes, rear shocks. Runs Great! 250,000 km. $5000. 250-287-8640

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

SPORTS & IMPORTS

2002 PORSCHE BOXSTER 119,000 km, good condition. Comes w/hard top, leather interior, power roof, winter tires. $14,000. (250)248-5764.

2003 MINI Cooper S, green with Union Jack roof. Many John Cooper Works upgrades. Low mileage. Immaculate. $13,500 OBO. 250-923-8664. Email: dhay@telus.net RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2007 29.5â€™ Cougar 5th Wheel. Excellent condition. 12â€™ 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.

2007 MALLARD travel trailer. 20ft. Frnt kitch, slide out. Fully loaded. Sleeps 6. Like new. $13,500. (250)923-9422

22â€™ 2007-Wildwood LE RV Immaculate inside and out. Garage kept. Trailer is wired for cable, has bthrm, oven, furnace, lg fridge/freezer. CD player, hot water tank. $11,900. 250-830-0462.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

AUTO FINANCING DreamCatcher Auto Loans â€œ0â€? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1982 18 1/2â€™ Travelaire in perfect working condition. Double axel. $3000. Please call (250)203-9122

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

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1998 Land Rover Discovery. Special edition, Very good condition, excellent tires and brakes, heated leather seats, Alpine sound system, two power sky lights has 220,000 kms asking $4,500.00 OBO. 250-334-7794 or 250-7031954.

Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory. 1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

1985 19.5â€™ Fifth Wheel 4 burner stove, 3 piece bath sleeps 4, all dishes include as well as hitch. $2,750. Call (250)923-7552.

CARS

â€˜09 CHEVY COBALT LS. 26,700K. No accidents. Great gas mileage & sound. Auto., Burgundy metallic, N/S. $9,995 OBO. 250-339-4220

1989 30FT. 5th wheel. A/C. New laminate ďŹ‚oor. Full bath. Great cond. $2,800. 250-871-2223

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2011 MAZDA-TRIBUTE 36,000km. Warranty and serviced to date. $24,999. Call 250-287-2009.

MARINE

1959 STUDEBAKER Lark, V8 auto, black exterior, red interior. Interior needs restoration, extra parts, runs well, taking offers. Call (250)923-6893. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

2002-FORD EXPLORER XLS. Runs excellent. 157,000 kms. Reduced to sell $4,999 OBO. 250-287-2009.

BOATS

1992 TERRY 27FT CAMPER. New fridge, new carpets. Good Condition. $4,500. Please call 250-339-0827 or 250-218-8113 BIGFOOT COLUMBIA River Camper. 9.5â€™ ft long box camper. Mint Condition, as brand new. Used only 4 times. $7500. Call 250-334-1611.

1970 34â€™ Rare Coronado Sailboat with optional Deep Bay moorage. Good condition, repowered with Volvo Penta (2003) $25,000 O.B.O 250-941-5001

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1979 BAYLINER. 27ft x8ft w/ less than 500hrs on new eng. $ elec’s. Elec. tilt 9.9 kicker. Elec. start & tilt. Moorage paid til next May. Reduced to $8500 for quick sale. For a ride call Ed 250-287-4009.

24’ BAYLINER BUCCANEER sailboat in great shape. Sails, ice box, sink, head, propane stovetop, 4 lifejackets. 15hp honda outboard. Sleeps 5. Can keep present moorage at Deep Bay Marina. $5500. 250752-7890

27’ MONARO (2000), Fully loaded, exc. cond., low engine hours (569), garage stored. Triple axle trailer avail. Private Sale. $89,500. Call (250)2866865

30ft-PENN YAN Tunnel Drive w/ ﬂy bridge. 2-350 inboard Merc Cruisers, hydraulic steering. Tunnel drive system. Good on fuel. No more bent props. $19,000. 250-923-3408

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

MAKE ME AN OFFER. Beautiful 24’ F/G Bayliner Cabin Cruiser (Comes with 24’ slip at CBM). Sink, stove, head, 9.9HP electric start kicker. Lots of recent work, including new covers but needs some minor mechanical TLC (batteries, starter, C/W pump) All reasonable offers will be considered. (250)218-2959, Courtenay.

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

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 It’s a Holy Day – on July 9 Bahá’ís commemorate the martyrdom of the Báb. ~~~ “O Thou Remnant of God! , KDYH VDFUL¿FHG P\VHOI ZKROO\ IRU 7KHH«´ The Báb www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041gh250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship We resume services September 2nd Young People’s Program, Weddings, Memorials, Spiritual Exploration

Nourish Your Spirit. Heal the World.

www.cvuf.ca 250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)

250-890-9262

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

THE ABUNDANT LIFE CHAPEL The Sunday will mark the end of 40 some years of faithful service in the Abundant Life Chapel for Reverend Trudy and Evert Holm. Please come and fellowship with us this Sunday June 24 at 3pm held at 1814 Fitzgerald, UPC Church.

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Comox Valley

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

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

Val 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 Nursery -Grade 7

(ELCIC)

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

10 AM Sunday Worship Pastor A. Ronald Sedo 250-703-1652

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

CUMBERLAND UNITED CHURCH

Comox Community Baptist Church

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

Sunday Worship at 11 am

10:00AM at Cape Lazo Middle School Everyone Welcome

Followed by Refreshments

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

Eve Mark, Choir Director 250-338-4785

250-400-7800

Everyone Welcome. 1250 Anderton Road, Comox

E-Mail: features@comoxvalleyrecord.com

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 467 - 4th Street (just east of Fitzgerald)

725 Aspen Rd., Comox

Service 10:30am Guest Speaker: Margaret Evans 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 Where there’s hope for the hopeless, healing for the wounded and joy instead of sorrow.

250-339-0224

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

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)

250-338-5811

Canadian Baptists of Western Canada

Rev. Julianne Kasmer, Minister

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

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Independent - Fundamental

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

www.resonatechurch.ca

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

COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

stgeorgeuc@shaw.ca www.stgeorgesunitedchurch.com

1st Street & Penrith

~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~

PRESBYTERIAN

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Minister: Peggy Jensen 250-334-4961

We’ve Got Some Space For You!

Community Church

Full Wheelchair Access

COURTENAY FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Hearing Assistance

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

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

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

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

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

CHURCH SCHOOL 10AM

Wednesday Holy Eucharist 10 am

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. **/â€ /â€Ą/xOffers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Cruze LS (R7A), 2012 Equinox LS (R7A) and 2012 Silverado Ext (1SA) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. â€ 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services/ Ally Financing Services for 84/72 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Cruze LS/2012 Equinox LS and 2012 Silverado Ext. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $119.05/$138.89 for 84/72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000.00. â€ĄBased on a 48 month lease. Rate of 0% advertised on new or demonstrator 2012 Cruze equipped as described. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.16 per excess kilometer OAC by GM Financial. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Other lease options available. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $208.33 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. x$7,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on select 2012 Silverado Ext (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. ,ÂŠ The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. +For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. âˆžOnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStarâ€™s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Ownerâ€™s Guide. ÂĽBased on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control, and StabiliTrakÂŽ. ÂĽÂĽ2012 Cruze Eco equipped with 6-speed manual transmission. Based on Natural Resources Canadaâ€™s 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide for the Midsize Car class. Excludes hybrid and diesel models. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. â—Šâ—ŠBased on retail registrations in the 12 months following launch. ^Chevrolet Equinox FWD equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC I-4 engine. Fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canadaâ€™s 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. VBased on latest competitive data available. VVBased on current website competitive information at time of printing.

Sunnydale Ladies golfers had a few drops of rain on July 3 but did not get rained on. The nine-hole girls low gross winner was Jenny Lavery and low putts went to Ardene Larison. Honourable mention goes to Irene Hilchey for a chip-in on #2. Next week will be regular golf for them. We hope the nine-hole girls will come out to play a fun game for Xmas in July on the 17th with us.

Our low gross winner was Bev Byerley with an 83. Second was Carolyn Walker with 89, third Judy Berkeley 93, fourth Sharon Littler 95, fifth Trish Heyland, sixth Sandra Gallaway 99 and at 100 was Teri Sleigh. Low nets were Marlene Gerrie with 70, Trisha Harris 72, Fran Gibson 73, Lys McCcrone 74, Magge Miller 75 and Pat Costello and Penny Wagonstein, Ev Andrews 77 and Joan Brown 77.

PAR FOR THE COURSE Best putts Sharon Littler with 26; longest putt on #9 Marg Poje; KP on second shot #5 Darlene Clark; KP #10 Bev Byerley; KP #15 Trisha Harris. There were lots of birdies and chip-ins.

Pin Day Charitably described as a â€˜comfortableâ€™ day for golfing, July 3 saw members of the Crown

Isle Ladies golf club play their fourth Pin Day of the 2012 season. Pin Day is an individual game of total net score for 18 holes with all putts holed out. Donna Wilson had first low net with a score of 66. Second was a tie at 67 for Lesley McFarlane and Jenny Steel. For low putts, Brenda Barrigan, May Mitchell and Judy Pouliot were in

a three-way tie at 30. First low gross went to May Mitchell for her 80 and Valerie Dingwall was second with an 83. KPs were awarded to Margaret Forgeron on #12 and Katy Macaulay on #4. Birdies were scored by Audrey Clark (#16) and Donna Wilson (#2). In the Par 5 (25+hcp) category, Pat Johnson and Donna Wilson both had pars on #15. This was also the Zone 6 Net Tourna-

ment Qualifier for players with a handicap factor of 18.1 to 40.4. The tournament will be held July 16 at Qualicum and Crown Isle will be well represented by Liz Ellis, Margaret Forgeron, Kathy McGillis, Sandra Morton, Linda Stickney and Jean Wharton.

Fun game On 3, the played match

Tuesday, July Comox Ladies a fun game â€“ a game between

the player and the golf course, where the golfer used handicap strokes to gain or lose points. There was a threeway tie for the best score among Anne Patterson, Cathy Dash and Pat Everett. Second place was also a tie among Maureen Taylor, Phyllis Taylor and Barb Buchanan. Long drives: Sharon Crowe, Monique Fawcett; KPs: Linda Diamond, Linda Callender, Maureen Taylor. Longest putt: Cathy Dash.

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OWN IT FOR

$ 151 BI-WEEKLY

PURCHASE PRICE

$ 23,495*

PURCHASE FINANCING

FOR 72 MONTHSâ€

WITH

$0 DOWN

0% FINANCING FOR 72 MONTHS NOT AVAILABLE VV ON FORD OR RAM

*/$-6%&4 '3&*()5 1%* 1-64 $"4) CREDITS X

28 MPG HIGHWAY

10.0L/100KM HWY | 14.1L/100KM CITY

LTZ model shown with available 20-in. Chrome-Clad Aluminum Wheels

LET YOUR SUMMER BEGIN AT YOUR CHEVROLET DEALER TODAY. TO FIND YOUR BC DEALER AND SEE OUR OFFERS, VISIT:

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Friday, July 6, 2012 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

UP TO

SALE

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OFF $

SALE

1397

VAIL FABRIC RECLINER While Quantities Last!

AFTER $100 REBATE!* Reg $2009

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MAVERICK 100% LEATHER RECLINER While Quantities Last!

897

SALE

AFTER $100 REBATE!* Reg $1829

CLARK RECLINING SOFA While Quantities Last!

* E T A B E R T N INSTA ES OVER 499! ON ALL PURCHAS

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LEAH DOUBLE SOFA BED Includes the 11” Slumber Air Mattress! 2 Colours Available · While Quantities Last!

Pay No Interest for 12 Months!* Complimentary In-Home Design

La-Z-Boy is the ofﬁcial furniture provider of

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Locally Owned & Operated · Visit us online at: www.la-z-boyvictoria.com Victoria 3501 Saanich Road (at Blanshard) ..................... CALL (250) 382-5269 or Toll-Free 1-877-452-5269 Nanaimo 3200 North Island Hwy (Country Club Mall) ........ CALL (250) 756-4114 or Toll-Free 1-866-756-4114 MON - THURS: 9:30 - 5:30

FRI: 9:30 - 7

SAT: 9:30 - 5:30

SUN: NANAIMO 11 - 5

VICTORIA 12 - 5

*See store for details. Financing on Approved Credit. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Hot Buys and previous purchases excluded. Although every precaution is taken, errors in price or speciﬁcation may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct such errors. Pricing in effect until July 30th, 2012.