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Posties would be missed Renee Andor Record Staff
Canada Post’s planned end to door-to-door mail delivery sparked some concern amongst Comox Valley seniors and people with mobility issues. Canada Post unveiled a plan last week it says will return the system to financial sustainability by 2019. Five measures were announced, one being a phase-out of door-to-door delivery with community mailboxes replacing that service. The changeover is expected to start next year and take five years to complete. Support Our Seniors Comox Valley’s Gwyn
Frayne says many Comox Valley seniors and people with mobility issues are concerned about this change. “I’ve heard from a lot of people and I just know it’s going to be really disastrous for our community,” says Frayne. “I know a lot of people who cannot walk even a block — if the community mailboxes were that close it would still be too hard.” According to Canada Post, only one-third of Canadian households receive their mail via doorto-door delivery; two-thirds of households receive their mail through community mailboxes, grouped or lobby mailboxes or rural mailbox-
Bomb threat at NIC Renee Andor Record Staff
A note about a bomb threat prompted North Island College to close the doors to its Comox Valley and Campbell River campuses Friday. “The RCMP notified us this morning of a potential bomb threat that could potentially affect both the campuses and we’ve been working with the RCMP since to ensure everyone’s safety,” college public relations officer Beth Turner said Friday, adding the RCMP advised the college a note was found in Campbell River outlining the bomb threat to
the two campuses. “We opted to take the absolute, most extreme, precautionary measures that we could take, which has involved closing down both the Comox Valley and the Campbell River campuses for the remainder of the day.” The college opened Monday morning, added NIC’s director of college and community relations Susan Auchterlonie. “But, in light of Friday’s incident, we will be increasing security at both campuses through the remainder of the week,” she said. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
es. But, Frayne says seniors and people with mobility issues may choose to live in urban areas due to better access to services, such as door-to-door mail delivery. According to Canada Post, the community mailboxes feature individually locked mail and small packet compartments and larger locked compartments for parcels. But, Frayne says she’s heard worries about potential theft issues, a concern Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Courtenay Local president Ruth Mills echoes regarding parcel pickup and dropoff. “There’s a security issue with community mailboxes because (the parcel is) sitting in the box,” says Mills, noting one benefit is the flexibility of parcel pickup and dropoff, but parcels that are too big for the box will need to be picked up at a local post office. She says Canada Post’s plan decreases customer service, and questions how that will improve its sustainability. “We should be expanding postal service and we should be addressing the needs of our customers,” says Mills. “Businesses grow best by being in contact with the customer, as opposed to being removed from the customer. “One of the reasons why Canada Post is a good brand and people trust it is because we are at the door — we are connecting with people, they see us every day.” Canada Post’s plan also ... see STAMP ■ 2
COMOX VALLEY RESIDENT Denise Eigler admits she made a mistake when she drove after drinking, but she’s now dealing with an overly sensitive interlock ignition device in her vehicle. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK
Stranded with her children Erin Haluschak Record Staff
It’s a device that enables Denise Eigler to start and drive her vehicle, but it has failed so many times the Comox Valley woman no longer wants to drive her car. Eigler received a DUI
in 2008, and served a oneyear driving suspension, paid thousands in court and other fines, and as part of a responsible driving program, installed an interlock ignition device in her vehicle. Ever since mid-November when the temperature has dropped, Eigler
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includes increased rates for letter mail, effective March 31. Stamps for letters weighing zero to 30 grams mailed within Canada now cost 63 cents each. Under the new tiered pricing next year, stamps will cost 85 cents per stamp when bought in a booklet or coil, and will cost $1 per stamp when bought singly. Other parts of the plan include more franchise postal outlets in stores, streamlining operations for more efficient flow of parcels and mail, and addressing the cost of labour. Canada Post expects nearly 15,000 employees to retire or leave in the next five years; it plans to cut 6,000 to 8,000 positions, mainly via attrition. In its announcement, Canada Post cites a Conference Board of Canada study projecting nearly $1 billion in financial losses by 2020 for Canada Post, unless fundamental changes are made. The Crown corporation also notes it has a mandate to cover operational costs via revenues from its products and services, rather than burdening taxpayers. To view the plan, visit https://www.canadapost.ca. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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strong person and I’m confident in what I’m doing, and it’s discouraging to have that machine tell me something different.” Eigler had the device installed in her vehicle in April through a company contracted by Alcolock (formerly Guardian Interlock Service) in Nanaimo. “It started to give me false readings and on two different occasions, it left me stranded on the side of the road. I have four kids aged four, eight, 10 and a disabled 10-year-old, and I had to walk them home for two kilometres in the middle of November at eight in the morning,” she noted. On another occasion following prompting by the machine for a test, Eigler blew and failed, and after receiving a ride from her father,
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gested she continue to drive the vehicle if the test fails despite an alarm sounding. Superintendent of Motor Vehicles Sam MacLeod said in a statement while he can’t comment of the specifics of a case, the ministry is aware of the situation and is following up with the service provider. “In cases like this one, we encourage drivers to work with the service provider to resolve any technical issues or concerns. I understand that Alcolock Canada is actively investigating the matter, and a member of their team will be in contact with the driver to address this issue directly,” he said. On Friday, a representative from Alcolock tested Eigler’s vehicle and provided her with a new handset. Eigler said they test-
ed her vehicle for ethanol and suggested the false reading could be coming from chemicals in her vehicle’s carpets. “They brought a brand new handset directly from the manufacturer and tested it at their shop in Vancouver. They plugged it into my van and it immediately failed,” she explained, and added they suspect by turning the heat on in the vehicle, it may be circulating chemicals in the carpets, such as Scotchguard. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Susan Barr says a report examining the conduct of a former Comox Valley Board of Education that she chaired makes her actions look unethical, something she denies. “It sounds like I was, well, not ethical,” says Barr of a report by now-retired lawyer Lorena Staples. “I believe I acted ethically and correctly throughout this whole thing.” The 10-page report is listed as the Staples Report on the school district website at www.sd71.bc.ca. School district superintendent Sherry Elwood is expected to provide a briefing note about the report and its recommendations to the current board during its Dec. 17 board meeting (7 p.m. at 607 Cumberland Rd. in Courtenay). The Staples Report outlines Staples’ findings from
her review of the conduct of trustees during the district’s operational review process, which happened in 2009. The past Board of Education that Barr chaired called for that review of its own conduct in June 2011. But it became subject to the direction of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, and was publicly released only a couple of weeks ago. Staples found that a January 2009 meeting some past trustees had with consultant Gordon Sprott — before going through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process to find a consultant for the district’s operational review and ultimately choosing Sprott Consulting Services — was held contrary to the requirements of the School Act and the board’s procedural bylaw. No minutes were kept and district staff were not
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invited to attend the meeting. She also concluded that because Sprott assisted trustees in developing criteria for the terms of reference for the review, it would appear “to any reasonable person” that Sprott had an “unfair advantage.” As well, the report said Sprott considered the meeting a “marketing opportunity.” The report goes on to say that after then-secretary-
treasurer Len Ibbs became aware of a possible perception of bias, he spoke with Barr about his concerns. “The advice the secretary-treasurer gave to the chairperson was sound advice but was ignored,” writes Staples in her report. Barr admits she called the meeting with Sprott, and she doesn’t dispute that it was held contrary to the School Act and the board’s procedural bylaw. She says the decision was naive, and in hindsight, was a “stupid thing to do.” But, she points to an e-mail — from her to trustees dated April 11, 2009, inviting them to an April 14 finance committee meeting to provide input for the criteria for that operational review — when she says she did not ignore Ibbs’ advice. “Len’s concern is that there should be no perception of bias with whomever the board picks to do this
work, and that the criteria list needs to be something our board has developed as opposed to a list of criteria prepared by a specific company that we may have discovered during the research phase of this project,” writes Barr in that e-mail, which is not mentioned in the Staples Report. Barr says the committee crafted an RFP that did not use the information provided by Sprott. According to public minutes from that meeting, the operational review RFP process was on the agenda, but notes simply say “in progress.” The report notes the chair sought a legal opinion about potentially disqualifying Sprott from the RFP process, but was advised against it, “as it might create another set of legal problems.” Barr says this excerpt was not originally in the report but was added in after she requested it; the
excerpt is written in a different font than the rest of the report, making it appear it was added later. The RFP went out in the spring of 2009 and the job was awarded to Sprott Consulting Services that July. The report notes the board of the time had “aligned into two factions, with mutual distrust for each other.” Staples recommends more orientation and training for trustees, and that the board and district staff commit to a code of ethics. Barr notes past trustee Fran Goldberg recommended in February 2011 the district look at developing a code of ethics but it was defeated when the board voted. Barr herself brought forward a motion in March of that same year to develop a purchasing policy, which did go ahead in a narrow vote and is now in place.
and they are really proud of it; you can see that in the conversations today.” Entering its third season, the show has frequented restaurants from coast to coast, and Catucci said coming from a comedic — not food — background, his appreciation for everything culinary has developed over the course of the show. “I think I’m a little more picky now. I hate that, but at the same time, I kind of like that. I think (the show) has ruined me for fast-food restaurants. When you’re a comic on the road, it’s really easy to go to those places because those restaurants are in every town. But it’s opened my eyes up to the mom-and-pop shops in every town. “It’s those really unique little places that each city
across Canada offers local food, local ingredients and just the vibe that you get in places like this. You can’t really find that in big box restaurants.” Catucci said one change he has been noticing in doing the show is more restaurants are concerned where their ingredients come from. “Places like here where there are a lot of local farms around and you can get a lot of local ingredients and that’s really cool. And knowing not only does the restaurant feel that’s important, but people are caring with the food they are eating.” For more information about the show and past episodes, search You Gotta Eat Here on Facebook.
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Mad Chef makes ‘great home-cooked, crazy meals’ Erin Haluschak Record Staff
It’s a mad, mad world for Mad Chef Café owner/chef Kevin Munroe and Shelley Bouchard, and now the entire country gets to know you have to eat there. The Food Network Canada show You Gotta Eat Here!, hosted by comedian John Catucci, dropped by the downtown Courtenay eatery Wednesday and Thursday to film part of an episode, scheduled to air in the new year. “It’s a tiny little restaurant in a cosy little town, and you get really great home-cooked, crazy meals,” explained Catucci during filming Thursday. “Kevin and Shelley are just beautiful people and Kevin is just this amazing chef and puts
together stuff … just really yummy food.” The show features Catucci on a quest to discover the best of Canada’s comfort food. He visits places ranging from greasy joints to legendary restaurants to taste the food and get the story behind the food which has made them famous. Although the show has frequented restaurants in Victoria, Nanaimo and Tofino, it has never been to the Comox Valley. “This is my first time in Courtenay … it’s really nice. We honestly haven’t much time to see it…. but it’s just a great vibe,” Catucci commented to the Record. “It seems like a really great community, and the community really cares about the local places
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Kettle bells keep ringing Scott Stanfield Record Staff
The Salvation Army is in the midst of its busiest season, raising funds to add a bit of Christmas cheer to the less-fortunate members of the community. Kettle volunteers will continue ringing bells at various locations until Christmas Eve, by when the Sally Ann hopes to raise $282,000. As of last week, it had only reached 40 per cent of the target. “We’re really needing some assistance in that area,” Pastor Darryl Burry said. “That’s a huge need. That not only supports our programs at Christmastime but it supports us throughout the entire year, so it’s really important.” A new initiative to supplement the hamper program is a backpack program to provide practical items such as toothpaste and socks — maybe even a Tim Hortons gift card — to individuals without a fixed address. “Very practical that we can bless someone who is homeless on Christmas morning,” Burry said. “As we hand out Christmas hampers, we recognize a lot of people who have no fixed address, they don’t have a way to cook a meal.” Hampers will be dis-
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masks readily available (is important),” says Murphy. “We’re finding as people understand that this policy’s really designed to provide protection to our patients and residents … that the public is really quite supportive. “They’re often in here visiting a loved one and they want the best for their loved one, and really seem to understand and want to follow the policy.” Visitors to healthcare facilities are among those on a long list of people eligible for a free influenza vaccination. Information about who is eligible for a free vaccine and how to get vaccinated is available at www. viha.ca.
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KEN GRANT, CHAIR of the Comox Valley Signage Committee, announced Thursday they are seeking both donations and ideas for a proposed new sign welcoming people to the Comox Valley. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK
Buy a bottle, buy a sign Erin Haluschak Record Staff
In hopes of bringing more attention to drivers, a volunteer committee is hoping residents will buy a water bottle to attract visitors to the Comox Valley. The Buy a Bottle, Build a Sign campaign kicked off Thursday at the Vancouver Island Visitors Centre in the Comox Valley, and Ken Grant, chair of the Comox Valley Signage Committee, said it is time to represent the pride of the area. “We are all proud of where we live, and as the first thing that people see as they come in the area is a welcome sign, it’s important that it represent that pride,” he noted. The new sign will also include a personal twist, as the committee is launching a design contest in January which allows residents to submit their creative ideas for feature columns of the sign. The proposed sign location is about 15 kilometres closer to town, and will be maintained by the Comox Valley Economic Development Society. Last year, there was an average of 4,344 daily northbound travellers. Local governments, including the Comox Valley Regional District, the City of Courtenay, Town of Comox
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Bruce Jolliffe suggests changes to ferry sailings should not be based solely on usage statistics and a few community meetings. At Tuesday’s Comox Valley Regional District meeting, the Area A director requested board approval to send a letter to Transportation Minister Todd Stone and the B.C. Ferry Services board to oppose the proposed planned service cuts. The Province plans to save $14 million by 2016 via service reductions on lower-use round-trip sailings on minor and northern routes. The Buckley Bay to Denman Island route is slated to lose 888 of its yearly 6,149 round trips, while the Denman to Hornby run is expected to lose 422 of 4,482 sailings. “These cuts, if they are deemed the only solution, need to minimize the economic and social impact to the communities they serve,” Jolliffe’s letter states. He notes early sailings may be critical to students and those employed off-island, while midday sailings could be better suited to rearrangement. His letter also suggests reconsidering the
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New local bursary created for beginner farmers As the growing season closes and farmers’ thoughts turn to planning for next year’s crops, the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market is also looking forward to next year. In an effort to support new farmers in the Valley, the Market has created a bursary to one new farm for the 2014 farming season. New farmers in the Comox Valley are invited to apply for the bursary. The board of directors is hoping to provide the bursary each year, to help new farmers get themselves up and running each spring. The idea for the bursary came from two young farmers who’ve been at the market for 10 years now, selling their fabulous strawberries, garlic and seeds grown at Good Earth Farms. Simon and Heather know how hard it can be when you’re just getting started and wanted to help new farmers so they donated the first $250. The current board hopes to bring the fund up to $500 for the bursary including a $100 one-year membership to the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market as well as $400 for farmrelated expenses. Donations to the bursary fund can be made at the Market table beside the entertainer’s area at the Native Sons Hall every
K’ómoks inviting guests
The K’ómoks First Nation will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a semi-formal masquerade dinner and dance. There will be raffles, door prizes, 50/50, complimentary appetizers, champagne at midnight and designated drivers. Festivities run from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are sold at the I-Hos Gallery at 3310 Comox Rd. The event is hosted by the K’omoks Aboriginal Journeys Society, which is fundraising for Tribal Journeys 2014 to Bella Bella. — K’ómoks First Nation
Saturday until Dec. 21. The market will be closed Dec. 28 and Jan. 4 and will reopen Jan. 11. “Access to farm land is a challenge for young and new farm-
ers,” says Moss Dance, CVFM board member and local farmer, “But start-up costs in the spring can also be a barrier to new farmers. “In the late winter and early spring, seeds,
inputs, tools, repairs and supplies need to be purchased. We hope the timing of this bursary will help a new farmer in the Comox Valley get started for the 2014 season.”
The $500 bursary includes a $100 oneyear membership to the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market as well as $400 for farmrelated expenses and will be awarded early
in the new year. Young farmers are invited to submit a written, audio or video application to the CVFM. The application form will be available on our website and
through our Facebook page at www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket. com and www.facebook.com/ComoxValleyFarmersMarket. — Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
Sawmill inspections continue. WorkSafeBC Prevention staff have been working with industry, other provincial regulators, and stakeholders to ensure that BC sawmills and other businesses that deal with wood dust are, and continue to be, in compliance with safety requirements. Directive order, follow-up inspections and industry action
targeted inspections of other wood products manufacturing industries, including pellet plants, and plywood and pulp and paper mills. We
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inspected every sawmill in the province for compliance with that order. A CEO-led sawmill taskforce and industry advisory group developed safety resources to distribute to industry, including best practice guidelines and an audit tool for dust-control management. Three new occupational health and safety guidelines related to wood dust were published, along with two hazard alerts to address risks specifically related to wood dust. Our officers re-inspected all sawmills to evaluate the industry’s efforts to manage combustible dust.
Scope expanded to include wood processing operations
In 2013 and going forward, our officers will continue to address combustible dust as a regular part of their inspectional activity. This winter, a dedicated team of officers will re-inspect sawmills throughout the province. The sawmill industry has made significant progress in addressing dust management. We want to ensure that progress and compliance with wood-dust management requirements is being sustained. Safety in BC sawmills is a vitally important issue, firstly to those who work in the industry, and also to their families and communities. Our common goal is to make wood-dust management an integral part of manufacturing operations. We will continue to work proactively with businesses around the province to make safety
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A record number of first-year applicants and the rest of the volunteers of the Mount Washington Ski Patrol Association completed another successful training weekend recently. With a $1,000 donation, TimberWest supported this critical training activity. Sue Handel, communications manager at TimberWest, noted that “TimberWest is pleased to be able to provide our support to the volunteer ski patrollers who help make Mount Washington a safe and enjoyable ski destination.” The Mount Washington Ski Patrol Association is an independent non-profit organization that has 148 volunteer members who work KETTLES AROUND VALLEY Volunteers step up in numbers to in close co-ordination with the paid ski patrol receive much-needed donations for the Salvation Army Comox at Mount Washington Valley. The attention being brought to the kettle campaign helps Alpine Resort. to ensure the target is reached and that many needs will be met The association is throughout the year. People can donate at the red kettles in the funded through memcommunity and the virtual kettle at http://www.cvsalarmy.ca. ber dues and donations. “The donation by TimberWest was greatly appreciated,” noted MWSPA vice-president Martin Martens, “and Have you got your YANA ChristEach cracker sells for $2.50 and covered a significant mas Crackers? You still have a contains a party hat, a blower, a part of our expenses chance to bring community spirit to toy and a joke. There are 50 special during training weekyour Christmas dinner with these crackers with prizes hidden within. end. This really helps little packages of joy. The main prize is a white gold us improve our skills The handcrafted crackers are still diamond ring valued at over $3,000. and training.” available at the following locations: Other prizes include scratch-andTraining weekend in Courtenay at Blush and FD Inte- wins, turkey vouchers and gift cer- included 56 first-year riors on Fifth Street as well as the tificates. applicants. MWSPA Coastal Community Credit Unions Each year, 5,000 crackers are received 79 applicaon Fourth Street and Ryan Road lovingly made by volunteers as a tions for the volunteer locations and at the YANA office fundraiser to help maintain the patrol this year and on Fitzgerald (Tuesday to Thurs- four YANA apartments in Vancou- the 56 trainees was a day from 10 to 2); in Comox at the ver. These apartments are used as record number for the Comox Recreation Centre, Harbour- a home away from home by Comox patrol, 12 more than view Dental and Coastal Communi- Valley families who need to be in the previous record ty Credit Union; and in Cumberland Vancouver for medical treatment. last season. at Seeds and the First Credit Union. — You Are Not Alone These trainees
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GODFATHER DROSSELMEYER BRINGS wonderful gifts on Christmas Eve including a dancing Jack-In-The-Box played this year by Megan Jones. One of the most magical dances in the Nutcracker is the snow scene at right. PHOTOS BY ARLENE BERNDL
Magic of Nutcracker brought to life again at Sid Laurie Tinkler School of Dance performing classic Tchaikovsky ballet on Dec. 20 and 21
For the 10th year in a row, the magical story of The Nutcracker returns to a Comox Valley stage Dec. 20 and 21. This local production has become a holiday season tradition for many in the Comox Valley. Young children in fancy dress will fill the seats at the
Sid Williams along with parents, grandparents and other charmed audience members as three magical shows are offered by the Laurie Tinkler School of Dance. This adapted version of the ballet classic features many favourite scenes including the Christmas Eve Party at the home of young Clara and her brother Fritz. Join in their delight as they open their wonderful Christmas presents – including the fantastic Nutcracker! Accompany Clara into her mystical dream as she watches
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candy canes and gumdrops and enchanted by dancers from foreign lands. Joining Laurie Tinkler and MacKenzie Ruthven on the choreography team this year is Jessa Ruthven Pereira, an alumnus of the Laurie Tinkler School of Dance who has been dancing for the past several years with the Goh Ballet in Vancouver. Jessa has brought new perspectives on this show home with her. We are looking forward to seeing them come to life on the stage! A 2 p.m. matinee this Sat-
urday will accompany the two evening performances on Dec. 20 and 21 at 7:30 in the Sid Williams Theatre. This show is sure to lift you into the spirit of Christmas. At one hour and 45 minutes with an intermission, it is the perfect length for most audience members. Tickets can be purchased in person at the ticket centre from Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., by phoning 250338-2430 or online at sidwilliamstheatre.com. — Laurie Tinkler School of Dance
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Breaking the fourth wall is a commonly used theatre device, especially in pantomimes. Courtenay Little Theatre’s winter production of the Drowsy Chaperone, written by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, is no pantomime. The show is described as a comedy within a musical, and its breaking of the fourth wall is not there solely as a means for humour; it is a way of drawing the audience into the play and telling the story of the Drowsy Chaperone. The audience is spoken to by Man In Chair, an elderly man alone in his apartment. He puts on the record of his favourite musical, the Drowsy Chaperone, and as he listens to it, the show comes to life around him, transforming his small apartment into an elaborate set. The Drowsy Chaperone — the musical within the comedy — is a show from 1928, with stagecraft from that era such as dream sequences, mistaken identities, and spit takes (a comic technique in which someone spits a beverage out of his or her mouth when he or she reacts to a statement) amongst others. Man In Chair is portrayed by Tony Arnold, longtime member of CLT and an awardwinning actor in many community theatre productions. Arnold is a wellknown face to those who frequent the Sid Williams Theatre and was most recently seen in CLT’s production of The Winslow Boy, which was runner-up for Best Production at the North Island Zone Drama Festival. Arnold was named Best Male
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Dec. 21 7:30 Dec.21 7:30 pm pm Sid Sid Williams Williams Theatre MAN IN CHAIR is portrayed by Tony Arnold as Courtenay Little Theatre presents The Drowsy Chaperone. There are seven performances at the Sid Williams Theatre from Dec. 28 to Jan. 4. PHOTO BY TERRY PENNEY Lead Actor. “I love playing the Man In Chair because of his complexity,” Arnold says. “His passion and joy is the fantasy world of musical theatre, and I love the sly and witty comments he makes about the characters.” But with the Man In Chair’s sense of humour comes a fear of the ‘real world,’ a place he considers full of ‘dreary horrors.’ The musical within a comedy aspect of the show brings a lot of fun with it. There is no intermission, for example, because Man In Chair decides not to take a break in
between listening to the two records. “A character talking to the audience is a convention often used in the theatre with varying success,” Arnold says. “In The Drowsy Chaperone it works really well because we get to enjoy the character of Man in Chair as well as the lively musical he so enthusiastically portrays for us.” Man In Chair acts as a tour guide for the audience through the world of The Drowsy Chaperone. He is ready to share bits and pieces of trivia about the show with the audience, but is continually distracted by watching
his favourite musical. His story is just as important as the characters from the onstage musical, and by the end of the show, the audience has grown to care for him just as he cares for the characters in The Drowsy Chaperone. There are seven shows, opening Dec. 28 and running to Jan. 4 at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay. Evening shows are Dec. 28, 30, 31 and Jan. 2, 3, 4 starting at 7:30, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Dec. 29. Tickets are already selling fast at the Sid Williams Ticket Centre. For more infor-
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Ratcliffe PGA Canada top coach Three PGA of BC members will be toting significant pieces of hardware back from Canada Night in Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 23, 2014 at the PGA Merchandise Show. The British Columbia winners of this year’s PGA of Canada awards included Robert Ratcliffe, teaching professional at Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community in Courtenay, who was named the Ben Kern Coach of the Year. Todd Deters, a fellow coach, describes why Ratcliffe is such an honoured golf coach: “The difference between being a golf coach versus being a golf instructor can be summed up very quickly by observing Robert Ratcliffe’s daily activities. “He represents all that
a golf ‘coach’ should be. He has been recognized for his expertise at a provincial and national level by serving as the Alberta Provincial Coach from 2004-2006,
too numerous to list.” In 2014, Ratcliffe will take on the role of Men’s National Development Team Coach with Team Canada (a recent promo-
During this time, the players that Robert ❝ has worked with have enjoyed phenomenal
results. These accomplishments would be too numerous to list. Todd Deters
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the Assistant National Coach for Golf Canada from 2007 to present, and served in 2013 as the Team B.C. Canada Games Coach,” Deters said. “During this time, the players that Robert has worked with have enjoyed phenomenal results. These accomplishments would be
tion). This is a full-time role that will see Ratcliffe work with Canada’s best junior golfers as they prepare for international competition, collegiate golf, and chase spots on the Canadian national amateur team. In 2013, Ratcliffe won the gold medal at the Copas de las America’s Tournament
at Doral in Miami, and also led Team B.C. to all four available gold medals at the 2013 Canada Summer Games. Other B.C. winners were Rob Houlding, head teaching professional at the Rob Houlding Golf Academy in Surrey, who was named the George Knudson Teacher of the Year, and Scott Kolb, executive professional and general manager of the Victoria Golf Club who was named the Pat Fletcher Retailer of the Year. Thousands of PGA of Canada members across the country are eligible for these prestigious awards every year and only a very select few are nominated by their peers. “This achievement is a testament to the hard work
ROBERT RATCLIFFE OF Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community has been named PGA of Canada Coach of the Year. and dedication Rob, Robert and Scott have demonstrated throughout their careers as golf professionals and both the PGA of Canada
and PGA of BC applaud their accomplishments,” a PGA of BC spokesperson commented. – PGA of BC
Cadets since they were 12 and, as such, have received their training at little or no cost to their families. Now the duo is just one step away from competing at the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Youth Worlds, which takes place in Valencia, Spain next July. In order to compete, however, Volkers and Clark must raise $9,000 by the end of January in order to compete in the final qualifying event in Florida, and because Sea Cadets cannot fund individuals, they’re on their own to raise the funds. “Chris and Stewart are on the doorstep of the world stage, the pinnacle of world youth sailing and the goal to which they’ve aspired all these years,” says their coach, Lt.(N) Tracy Terry. “But without the funding to get them there, they risk missing out on everything they’ve been training for. “The weekends spent on the water instead of hang-
ing out with friends, and for Volkers the countless hours commuting across the Island to train with the Pacific Sailing Team in Victoria – that could all be for naught. “Sea Cadets has given these young men an opportunity they almost certainly wouldn’t have had otherwise,” she continues. “In addition to sailing and seamanship skills, they’ve developed life and social skills like respect, teamwork, goal-setting, self-confidence, and of course the level of fitness required of a high-performance athlete. They deserve to be where they are, and they deserve their shot at the pinnacle of their sport.” If you’d like to help Chris and Stewart achieve their dream, donations can be made at www.PacificSailingTeam.weebly.com with a direct Paypal link for donations. – Comox Valley Navy League
Sailors seek support to pursue world championship We’re all familiar with the story of the underfunded athlete struggling to raise money to attend an international competition. The story of two young Vancouver Island athletes, however, has a twist in that it involves a sport that many consider a pleasure activity for the elite, a misconception that makes fundraising all the more challenging. Sailing, especially sailboat racing, is often assumed to be an elitist sport for the well-to-do. That exact accusation, in fact, was leveled in a New York Times editorial during the London Olympics. But Chris Volkers and Stewart Clark, who are just 15 and 17 years old respectively and on the cusp of qualifying for the world’s most prestigious youth sailing competition, couldn’t be further from that stereotype. Clark lives with his siblings in Victoria and
ISLAND YOUTH SAILORS Stewart Clark, crew (left) and Chris Volkers, skipper need financial support to attend a qualifying race for the world championships. is supported by a single mom. Volkers, who lives in Comox, is the son of a ship captain who has been around the water since his
infancy. Both boys learned to sail – specifically race through Sea Cadets, a federally sponsored youth program for young men
and women aged 12-19 designed to develop leadership, citizenship and physical fitness. Both Volkers and Clark have been Sea
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HOCKEY VANCOUVER ISLAND JUNIOR LEAGUE North Division GP W L T OTL PTS GF 31 19 8 2 2 42 137 32 19 11 2 0 40 116 31 18 10 1 2 39 111 31 4 25 1 1 10 71 South Division Team GP W L T OTL PTS GF Victoria Cougars 31 24 5 1 1 50 149 Peninsula Panthers 30 16 11 2 1 35 112 Westshore Wolves 32 12 13 3 5 30 113 Kerry Park Islanders 32 12 16 1 3 28 108 Saanich Braves 30 10 18 1 1 22 76 Dec. 14 Nanaimo 1 Comox Valley 3 Dec. 21 Oceanside @ Comox Valley 7:30 p.m. Sports Centre #1 Team Campbell River Nanaimo Buccaneers C.V. Glacier Kings Oceanside Generals
HOCKEY SCORING LEADERS VIJHL Top 10 Player Tm G A B. deVries CR 19 35 G. Dunlop Nan 19 26 C. Logan Pen 18 29 B. Taekema CR 24 20 B. Roney Vic 22 18 B. Lervold WS 15 25 A. Milligan KPI 23 16 C. Krupa WS 19 20 D. Pernal Com 19 20 G. Zagrodney Vic 5 34 Glacier Kings Top 10 Player GP G A Duncan Pernal 31 19 20 Ali Gotmy 31 14 19 Liam Shaw 31 13 15 Derian Hamilton 29 5 23 Nicholas Tupper 27 4 14 Taylor Bowman 29 3 12 Brendyn Smith 20 8 6 Jonas Horvath 28 7 4 Grant Iles 30 5 6 Carson George 27 3 6
Pt 54 45 45 44 40 40 39 39 39 39 Pt 39 33 28 28 18 15 14 11 11 9
8-BALL C.V. POOL LEAGUE Team RW PT GW Misspent Youth 49 1731 133 Drive By 42 1653 125 Scratch 40 1709 127 Choc-O-Lot 40 1686 121 Rack-No-Phobia 39 1680 127 Chalk-A-Holics 38 1657 123 Breaking Bad 38 1583 103 4 Men & A Lady 36 1560 106 Classics 33 1620 109 Team Cuddles 32 1612 109 Balls In Hand 32 1577 107 Chalk-N-Awe 31 1551 108 Who’s Countin? 30 1445 85 Chalk One Up! 26 1468 86 The Breakers 25 1433 85 Cue-Tease 25 1455 83 Mex Hookers 18 1356 68 Darn Winians 11 1283 67 RW-rounds won; PT-points; GWgames won Player of Year Standings Player GP Pts Ostwald, Werner 40 99.0 Horton, Rob 44 92.6 Douglas, Ron 20 77.9 Kellog, Jim 24 77.0 Caton, Bernie 48 75.7 Robinson, Shane 39 72.3 Mynott, Kris 20 70.7 Ferguson, Brian 48 69.9 Grenier, Dominick 28 69.3 Bishop, Alwyn 47 67.4
10-PIN BOWLING CRYSTAL LANES 50+ Seniors Team QTR YTD Amigos 18 151.5 Limeys 17 141 Spare Shooters 14 144.5 King Pins 13 139 Hopefuls 10 129 Strikers 6 130 Flyers 5 170 Class Act 5 130 Happy Wanderers 4 165 Quinsam Auto 3 125 Team High Game Score Spare Shooters 651 High Game Hcp. Amigos 845 High Series Score Spare Shooters 1838 High Series Hcp. Amigos 2504 Men High Game Score Hogie McCrae 201 High Game Hcp. Bill Schoen 241 High Series Score Doug Ellis 509 High Series Hcp. Bill Schoen 680
GA 80 93 113 144 GA 61 101 144 139 118
Ladies High Game Score Juanita Benedictson 185 High Game Hcp. Juanita Benedictson 246 High Series Score Karen Lannan 477 High Series Hcp. Juanita Benedictson 651 Tuesday Night Mixed Team QTR YTD Screaming Eagles 53 129 U.K. Plus 60 125 The B.U.F.F.’S. 50 122 EZDUZIT 59 114 Buckin Awesome 56 111 King Pins 59 109 Ryan’s Pizzeria 27 97 Team High Scratch Game The B.U.F.F.’S. 826 High Hcp. Game The B.U.F.F.’S. 1113 High Scratch Series The B.U.F.F.’S. 2291 High Hcp. Series The B.U.F.F.’S. 3152 Individual High Scratch Game Dave Macklin 202, Lennai Chickite 201 High Hcp. Game Robert Hansen 240, Linda Anderson 255 High Scratch Series Dave Macklin 543, Lennai Chickite 547 High Hcp. Series Dean King 649, Ian Fong 649, Lennai Chickite 682
Strong goaltending and special teams powered the Comox Valley Glacier Kings to a 3-1 win over the Nanaimo Buccaneers in Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League action Dec. 7 in Courtenay. Goalie Michael Hails earned his eighth win and first-star honours for kicking out 33 shots, and the Yetis’ power play went 2-for9 while the penalty killers were perfect (10-for-10). Hails was especially strong in the third period. With the Icemen up 3-1, Nanaimo poured on the pressure, outshooting the G-Kings 12-4, but were unable to put the puck past Hails. Liam Shaw’s 13th of the year put the home team up 1-0 with a power-play goal late in the first, and third star Nicholas Tupper’s fourth of the season made it 2-0 at 12:04 of the second, only to have the Bucs get that one back just 46 seconds later. Second star Ali Gotmy’s 14th of the year
g a v e t h e Ye t i s s o m e breathi n g room at 14:28 of the t h i r d HAILS on the power play. Michael Herringer of Comox took the loss, facing 21 shots in the Nanaimo net. The win kept the Glacier Kings in third place in the North Division, one point back of second-place Nanaimo and three back of firstplace Campbell River Storm. The Yetis close out the December portion of their regular season
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this Saturday (Dec. 21) when they host the fourth-place Oceanside Generals in a 7:30 p.m. start at the Sports Centre. ICE CHIPS The Glacier Kings are one of four VIJHL teams teaming up with Island Health to spread the word about the harmful effects of tobacco use … players, coaches and
and Victoria …”These young hockey players are leaders both on and off the ice. By choosing to live a smokefree lifestyle they are sending a compelling message to their peer group about smoking,” says Dr. Richard Stanwick, Chief Medical Health Officer, Island Health ...
team personnel receive tobacco prevention training and as part of their partnership with Island Health, each team must make a number of presentations on tobacco-free sports to elementary and middle school students in their region … other teams participating are Campbell River, Nanaimo
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Dawn to Dawn is a non-profit, residential housing program that makes transitional housing possible in the Comox Valley. They provide homeless individuals and families with access to housing that gets them (or keeps them) off the streets.
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Shirley Mary Ellen Dawson Sept. 6, 1935 – Dec. 11, 2013 Passed away on December 11, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox. Pre-deceased by her husband Walter Allan Dawson. She is survived and will be dearly missed by her loving companion Dick Taylor, her son Rob (Jenifer), daughter Wendy (Claude), her grandchildren; Allan, David (Amanda), Alex (Brooke) and Michael, great-granddaughter Laura Shirley, as well as numerous friends. In her leisure time Shirley enjoyed playing cards, gardening, painting and enjoyed spending her winters in El Centro, California. Shirley will be remembered for her quick thinking and fast retort.
Margaret Marion Shackel (nee Smith) It is with great sadness our family wishes to announce the passing of Margaret at Ocean View Extended Care, St. Joseph’s Hospital at 7:55 pm.
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RE: THE ESTATE of LAWRENCE ELDON MALONEY, DECEASED, formerly of 2616 WILLARD AVE, CUMBERLAND, BC V0R 1S0. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Lawrence Eldon Maloney, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to James Gordon Maloney, Executor, c/o Clay & Comany, Barristers and Solicitors, Main Floor, 837 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1B3 on or before January 17, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which Executor then has notice. Clay & Company, Solicitors
She is lovingly remembered by her husband Murray and daughters Peggy (Doug) Abbott and Jo-Ann (Stephan Jurczyk) Shackel-Jurczyk. Her memory will always be treasured by her five grandchildren: Michelle, Jonathan, Matthew, Octavia and Erik. She is predeceased by her daughter Debbie and younger sister Shirley Vanderkemp. She is survived by her sister Winnifred Smith and brother Cameron Smith. A sincere thank you to the caring and compassionate Extended Care staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice in Margaret’s name.
Heather Dawn Howland Jul. 28, 1963 – Dec. 09, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear Heather (mother, daughter, sister, aunt and best friend). Heather touched all who knew her, in so many ways. Heather’s heart was kind and beautiful. She was nice to everyone. Heather leaves behind daughters Alicia and Chelsey; parents Brian and Corrine; brothers Mike, Gary and Steve; sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, as well as Mike, Kaileigh, the Howland family, and life-long friend Kylie. We will miss you every day, until we are together again. Love ya, Budzee. There will be a Celebration of Heather’s Life on Thursday, Dec. 19th, 1-4pm at the Best Western, Cliffe Ave., in the Comox Room.
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Violet Pearl Paisley, born April 28, 1922 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Died December 2, 2013 in The Views, Comox B.C. Predeceased by parents William (Bill) Garnet Koch, Husband Lorne Paisley, stepson Wayne Paisley. Brothers and sisters Margaret, Ruby, Alan, Kenneth and Jean. Survived by stepson Bill Paisley, brother Roy Koch (Lumby, B.C.); Wallace and family, Carl and family (Oliver, B.C.); sister Shirley Kempton and family (Saskatoon Sask). Long-time friend Bev Steer (Osooyos, B.C.) Violet was a long-time member of the Courtenay Legion, a life member of the Pythian Sisters and a life member of Canadian Daughters Assembly #6, Courtenay. The family would like to acknowledge and thank Mr John Williams and his Legion Branch #17 Hospital Committee for his visits and Branch benevolence provided on a weekly basis this past year. John was so very kind to Violet and she in turn, treated John like the son she never had. Additionally, we would like to thank a great friend of Violet’s, Eleanor Shaw, for her sensitivity, kindness and compassion during Violets stay at St. Joseph’s Hospital and The Views. Finally, we would like to recognize and thank St. Joseph’s Hospital Staff, Dr Peter Gee, her Physician and also the staff at The View.
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Nar-Anon are you affected by someone’s use of drugs, we can help. Wed. Group 7:30pm at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Society contact Jack 3343485. Fri. Group 8:00pm, Komok’s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.
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BUSY CONSTRUCTION Co. in Trail, B.C. is searching for an experienced Accounting clerk/ bookkeeper. Candidate is expected to be a self-starter and to be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Conac Pivot System is an asset and the ability to take on multiple roles is looked at positively. Main responsibilities include: Accounts Payable - invoice transactions for goods received and prepare cheques when due; Payroll - collect payroll data daily and convert into daily tracking sheets, submittals and weekly payroll run. Please send resume to: johnwkm@shawcable.com or call (250)364-1541 for further details.
THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Heavy Duty Mechanics •Feller Buncher •Boom man •Chasers •Hooktenders •Grapple Yarder Operators •Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers •Hydraulic Log Loader Operators •Processor Operators •Hand Buckers •Coastal Certified Hand Fallers Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.
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CALLING ALL VENDORS Evergreen “Trash & Treasures Sale� Saturday, January 18th 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Christmas Tree Directory publishing every Wednesday & Friday issue to Dec. 23
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LOCAL CHRISTMAS TREES Fir, Balsam & Noble Fir
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For details on applying for these postings please check the School District’s web site at www.sd72.bc.ca.
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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On November 2, 2013, at the 6000 block of Hodgins Road, Courtenay, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the NVITS RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as a 2004 GMC Sierra, BCL: AX9487, VIN: 1GTHK23154F173769, on or about 18:45 Hours, and a Samsung cell phone, on or about 18:45 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1881, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil
Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE I, Beaver Meadows Cranberry Corporation Inc of 1821-E Anderton Road, Courtenay, B.C., V9M 4B1 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, Lot A, DL 236, COMOX DISTRICT PLAN EPP23279 and located at 1821-E Anderton Road. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, City of Courtenay Municipal OfďŹ ce, 830 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay, British Columbia By December 31, 2013.
JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD BURGER KING at 2751 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC, needs F/T permanent Food Counter Attendants. No formal education, no experience req’d. Duties: take food orders, take payments, wrap food items, clean work area, etc. Wages $10.50 per hour. Apply in person or send resume to: jobburgerking@yahoo.ca
ANNACIS ISLAND Pawnbrokers open ‘till midnight 7 days a week. 604-540-1122. Cash loans for Jewellery, Computers, Smartphones, Games, Tools etc. #104-1628 Fosters Way at Cliveden. annacisislandpawnbrokers.com
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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
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250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Offering Fall Clean-up specials. Hedges, fruit trees+ gutters. Pat , 250-218-4597.
HANDYPERSONS
250-898-8887 HOME Repair & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate.
HANDYMAN for all your home repair and maintenance needs. Please call Bob at 250871-5400.
MISC SERVICES
NOW HIRING Western Products Inc. Inc. is an isintegrated Canadian forest products WesternForest Forest Products an integrated Canadian forest company on Vancouver that is committed safety of productslocated company located onIsland Vancouver Island thattoisthe committed our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the results.
GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Women’s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606
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COLIN’S PAINTING. Winter Special 3 rooms $299. Ceilings & trim extra. 30 yrs exp. Refs. Call (250)923-1954.
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DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect home phone service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call National Teleconnect today! 1866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com
POTTER’S WHEEL for sale. Excellent condition. Asking $500.00. Please call to view 250-897-3142.
PETS
SNOW TIRES (2) 15� X 205�, less than 500KM. Mounted on GM Rims. Call 250-338-0890
PETS
STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
CKC REGISTERED chocolate Shih-tzus $1000. For more info Call (250)956-4939 or email: tricia@ketacable.net
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FREE ITEMS FREE 27� DIGITAL Sylvania TV, 5 years old, works great. 250-890-3235.
FRIENDLY FRANK
SHOT SHELL RE-LOADER 12 Gauge. Size-O-Matic. (1-stroke, 1-shell). 20K primers + powder. $595. 250-2863308.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS YAMAHA G231 6 string classical Guitar with hard case $200. Getzen B flat trumpet $100. Shmidit Autoharp with owners manual - $100. Mozart Apartment sized piano - $900. All in good condition. Please call 250-792-3929.
KITCHEN WOODEN Cart, $65. obo. Beige/black area rug 6’x8’, $25 obo. 250-338-9500.
FUEL/FIREWOOD
2896 APPLE DR. Located in the heart of Willow Point, this 1478 sqft rancher offers 4bdrms, 2bths, newer kitchen, roof & flooring. Private fncd yard, RV parking. $259,000. http://sites.google.com/site/ 2896appledrive Kim: 250-923-6503.
REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS
For Sale or Trade ocean/mountain view home. 676 Pacific Heights Lane. Main level entry walkout basement 3 bdrm, 2.5 bthm, 2400 sq.ft, 4 yrs old. $449,000. Will trade for home with good parking for 35’ RV. 250-923-5065.
SEASONED FIR, delivered in 1 cord loads. Larry Mitchell, Since 1996. 250-702-2174
HOBBIES & CRAFTS GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Errington) Offering felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies at reasonable rates. Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: grinsheep@gmail.com
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2 GREEK style end tables, 1 Greek style coffee table w/glass - $400 total. Please call 250-338-2704. 2 YR. Old wing brocade swoop back couch - $325. Ultnamatic medical bed 4 yrs. old with 25yr. warranty, lifts head, massages-auto. - paid $5,200, selling for $2,200 obo (must sell). Smoke free home, all like new. 250-338-2166. 4X8 BEARE Trailer w/extras, $1000. 12’ professional sized shuffle board w/extras, $800. Oak table w/padded arm chairs w/leaf, $500. Electrical heater, $125. (778)420-4281. BEDROOM SUITE mahogany - dresser, drawers mirror side table, $450. King size headboard (split frame). 2 mahogany living room chairs $50 each. 2 bedroom chairs - blue, cream frames & cane backs, $30 each. 2 bar chairs - black frame, green suede, $20 each. 250-898-8850. BOBBSEY TWINS by Laura Lee hope Book Set in good condition 1918 to 1978. Great antique set over 50 plus children’s books - $100. Apartment sized piano $900. Please call 250-792-3929
COMOX INDEPENDENT/ supportive living. 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, full kitchen, downtown Stevenson Place. Immediate possession. 250-338-5563. misk5563@gmail.com NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. $339,900 (250)753-9123
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1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay
1015 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in well-
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.
250-334-3078
respected, adult-oriented building. Close to downtown, and ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Arran House is well managed and maintained, and offers a friendly and secure atmosphere. House cat is accepted with pet deposit. Non-smoking building.
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HOLLYRIDGE MANOR
Call Sharon 250-338-7449 Renovated 4bd/den 2200sqft. Main-level entry. Full bsmt. RV prkg, room for a shop. New appl., built-in-vac, gas frpl., efficient heat pump. Across from elementary school. Central to all levels of schools. $290,000. 250-203-2288.
OTHER AREAS PARK MODEL- Yuma, Arizon RV park. $17,000. Fully furnished, many extras. Call (250)923-5848 or 1-928-2571456.
RENTALS VICTORIA 2 BDRM CONDO 1380 sq ft. Quiet 55+ bldg near Hillside Mall & Jubilee Hospital. No-step entry. $203,000. Call Claire 1-250858-6775.
MODULAR HOME 14x66 & prop. Brand new. Privt. In Campbell River. All appl & window coverings. $219,900. 250-287-2769, ask for Tim STEVENSON PLACE, Comox- 1 bdrm unit, supportive living, 24hr responder on site, close to shopping, doctor’s, golf course. For more information, please phone, (250)339-0358 or email: pcalcutt@shaw.ca
HOUSES FOR SALE
#26-1120 Evergreen Road. 3 bdrms /2 bthrms. Dead end street. Backs onto forest land. 1312 sq ft. $236,900. 250-2869816
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APARTMENT/CONDO COURTENAY- Sunny 2 bdrm Condo, corner unit, close to College, NS/NP. $750. 250331-1767.
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COLLECTOR BARBIES FOR SALE! Still in original boxes. Prices range from $10-$50 each. Lots to choose from. Call Melissa at
ROYSTON COTTAGE available Dec. 15/Jan. 1. 1 bdrm. Close to beach. W/D, F/S. NP/NS. $750/mth plus utilities. Call 250-334-8491
OFFICE/RETAIL 910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth Prime space available 1,825 sq. ft. available now. Street level. Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building. Air conditioned. Ample parking. Suitable for retail or office. One of the finest professional buildings in the Comox Valley. For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490
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1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique oor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.
JEWELS, FURS FUR COATS, sz 14: Beautiful white Beaver $350. Hudson’s Seal $200. and Russian Mink $200. Call Lee (250)337-8857 or (250)282-3274.
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TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated – enjoy new appliances, 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
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COMOX DWNTWN- 1 yr old 1 bdrm, close to parks, quiet, 6 appls, F/P. $850 inclds basic cable/internet. Refs. NS/NP. 250-890-2042.
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NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: semi-furn private suite. New floors & paint. Shared lndry. FREE hydro & cable. N/S, No Partiers. $800/mo. Dec. 15th. 250-756-9746
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WATERFRONT suite 1bdrm. N/S, utils, laundry, cable internet incld, $685. 250-335-1566.
CLOSE TO GOOSE SPIT 3 bdrm, 2 bath, F&S, family rm, carport, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. Pay 1/2 mth rent in 12th mth w/one yr lease. - $1,100/mth RURAL HOME 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, on no thru street, 5 appls, carport, beautifully landscaped fenced yrd, deck, wired workshop, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $1,350/mth BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT HOME 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, hot tub, sauna, 2 decks, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Immed. $2,000/mth COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, F/P, fenced yrd. w/shed, carport, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Dec. 1 - $1,150/mth COURTENAY COTTAGE small 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, would suit single person, yrd area w/garden shed. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $595/mth.
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OFFICE/RETAIL TRENDY TIN Town location, 1500 sq ft, 10’ ceilings, bay door, plenty of natural light. Suitable for retail, studio, offices etc. Reasonable rent, NO triple net. Ph 250-897-0950 days, 250-703-0400 eves.
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ARRAN HOUSE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, large balcony, hot water incl., N/S, No pets. Avail. Jan. 1 - $725/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR top floor 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, cat ok. Avail. Immed. - $695/mth WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls, patio, 2 res. pkg spaces, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. & Jan. 1 - $750/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, new carpeting, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed $725/mth ARGO COURT 2 bdrm units, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl., N/S, cat neg. w/ref. Avail.Immed.$700/mth SPACIOUS NEWER DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, fam rm, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg.w/ref. Avail. Immed. 1 $1,200/mth SUNRIDGE TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 5 appls, elect. F/P, carport, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $1,000/mth. CLOSE TO SUPERSTORE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, ground floor, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets Avail. Immed. $750/mth #250 rent incentive w/1yr lease. NEWER DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, gas F/P, garage N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 - $1,200/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, balcony, res. pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $800/mth CLOSE TO QUALITY FOODS 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 5 appls, patio, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 - $850/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, townhouse, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 $800/mth. COMOX TOWNHOUSE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg., walk to downtown, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $925/mth TRUMPETER’S LANDING 2 bdrm & den, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, F/P, patio, underground pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Jan. 1 $1,000/mth FIVE OAKS 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, laminate flrs, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. Jan. 1 $725/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 1 & 2 bdrm units, 4 appls, balcony/patio, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. & Jan. 1 - $650 & $750/mth
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2005 EXT. Venture Van, garaged, 96,000 km’s. Original Owner. Excellent condition. $8,900. 1 (250)758-2078
2001 DODGE Durango. Great shape. V8. 300,000 kms. Asking $3400. Call: 250-830-7219 or email: grahamam@telus.net
TRUCKS & VANS 1993 FORD Ranger XL 2WD 5 speed, new tires and rims. No rust, super MPG 137,000 KM. $3200.00 O.B.O. Please call 250-338-4184.
2000 FORD F150 4x4 XLT extended cab, auto, 207,000 km, great condition, $6000 obo. Call (250)331-0239.
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2011 SILVERADO LT, 4x4 Dually, 3500 HD, 6L Gas, Reg Cab Long Box, 25,650 km, 20k Reese Hitch, like New, $27,900. 250-941-1863.
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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. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE! Please refer to available apartments listed below. TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222
SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM bright and spacious south facing unit. Unique floor plan with cross ventilation. Huge, private deck overlooking garden. Recently renovated. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and services. ALSO ONE BEDROOM. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite - spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox walking distance to everything. In suite storage. New designer kitchen. Large dining room. Resident social room. Elevator and security entry. Well maintained and managed, mature adult building. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. 2008 MAZDA 3 GT Sport 87,000 km, black, 5 speed, sunroof, leather interior, new tires, excellent condition $12,000. 250-339-6547
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TWO BEDROOM renovated suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/dryer. New appliances. Walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and managed quiet, mature adult building. Resident social room. Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
GUTWALD DUPLEX
Rural living only moments to town! 3 bdrm upper duplex features 4 appl, garage space, deck, & large shared lot. N/S. N/P. $800/mo. Oct 1.
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2009 SUZUKI SX4, blue sedan, great condition, 1 owner, 57,000 km. $9,500. Call (250)338-2238.
SPORTS & IMPORTS
2005 MAZDA 6, Red, excellent condition, 164,700 km, 4 cylinder 2.3 litre engine, 4 door, fully loaded, $7000 obo. 250-334-1676. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
1993 CLASS A WINNEBAGO 23’ Excellent condition. Must be sold. Call 250-752-6484.
Two bdrm, 1 bath townhome offers great living space & excellent proximity to all amenities, including shopping, NIC and rec. Main floor features kitchen w/ good cupboard space, laundry, dining, and patio. Upper floor includes 2 bdm, 1 bath, plus storage. Small pet considered w/ dep. $775/mth. Avail imm.
ROBB AVE HOUSE
Neat & tidy split level home is located near schools, incl. E'cole Robb Road, Comox Rec Centre, airport, CFB Comox, & on bus routes. This wonderful family home features 3+ bdrms, 2 baths, 4 appl. & has patio doors leading to raised deck overlooking large, well treed, fully fenced yard providing plenty of privacy. Yard is fully fenced. Pets are welcome BY APPROVAL ONLY, w/ deposit. $1300/mth Imm. poss. available.
CONDOS / SUITES / APARTMENTS CHERRYWOOD MANOR
Spacious 1 & 2 bdrm suites located in secured entrance building. Recent renovations & includes mstr bdm w/ walk-in closet, 2 app, lrg patio & on site laundry. Conveniently located near schools & on bus routes. N/S, N/P building. Starting at $650/mth inc FREE heat and hot water. Avail imm. Spacious, 1 & 2 bdrm suites in secured entrance bldg, located near Cumberland Hospital and downtown core; incl 2 appls, and on site coin-op laundry; $625-675/month. Avail starting 1 Jan.
ESTATE SALE. 1993 Gulfstream Sun Voyager 34’ widebody deluxe model, Cummins diesel auto. 4-speed. Allison transmission. Power jacks. Refurbished in & out. New fridge 2012 Low miles. Flat-screen TV. Excellent stereo. Awning with privacy curtain & window covers. $25,000. 250-335-1515.
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LUXURY TWO BEDROOM CONDO. Very spacious corner suite — 1064 sq. ft. Nicely appointed with two full baths, in suite washer/dryer, full sized appliances. Very well maintained, mature adult building. Security entry. Courtenay’s finest. Three blocks from downtown. No pets. Call David @ 250338-0267.
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HOMES FOR RENT
ULVERSTON MANOR
2005 SALEM Travel trailer, 22ft. Good condition. Kept under cover. $6,500 obo. 1 (250)468-9948
GREENBRIAR 750 Eighth Street
LARGE TWO BEDROOM bright and spacious. Unique floor plan — window in dining area. Recent renovation. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building central Courtenay. Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
BERKSHIRE MANOR 825 Harmston Ave. CORNER TWO BEDROOM spacious and recently renovated. Unique floor plan. Full sized appliances. Private patio. In suite storage. Security entry. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Small pet okay. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
CEDAR MANOR 463-12th Street A VERY SPECIAL TWO BEDROOM in mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Fresh, recent renovation. All new appliances. Unique, bright layout. Security entry. Large private deck. This is a very attractive and unique suite. Call David @ 250338-0267.
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2000 FORD Explorer AWDX4 PW. window, locks, mirrors, AC. AM/FM, CD, radio. Good shape inside & out runs good. $7000 OBO 250-338-9929
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Tour selected a Canadian Signature Experience West Coast Expeditions’ 5-Day Sea Otter Kayak Tour has been selected to join the Canadian Tourism Commission’s Canadian Signature Experiences collection — a stamp of quality and recognition in the competitive international tourism marketplace. The tour explores waters northwest of Tofino in the traditional territory of the Ky u q u o t - C h e c l e s e t First Nations. Located on Spring Island in Kyuquot Sound, base camp serves as the hub for world-class paddling suited to novice and experienced kayakers. This distinctly Canadian experience connects visitors with the human and ecological story of this remote coastal location. Guests savour unexpected comforts of an enchanting wilderness retreat complete with beds, a hot shower and gourmet meals, including a traditional salmon feast hosted by a local Aboriginal family. Daily outings feature curious sea otters, colourful intertidal critters, serene estuaries, moss-laden oldgrowth forests, as well as rugged sea arches and caves along wavesculpted shorelines. “I’ve been a world traveller all my life,
tourism pie,” CTC’s Greg Klassen said. WCE is the passionate pursuit and cumulative effort of marine educators who’ve fallen in love with the remote Kyuquot area and people on northwest-
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experience that will be showcased to the world,” says WCE coowner and guide Caroline Fisher. “We love sharing the wonders of the rich coastal ecosystem here, especially through intimate small-group expe-
riences and unscripted cultural interactions,” adds managing owner and guide David Pinel. “Many guests local to Vancouver Island and Vancouver have been regulars with us over the years and cherish this experience as a gem close to home. Being featured now as a new member of the Canadian Signature Experiences collection is huge for us as a small operator on the western edge of Canada — what an honour.”
November home sales edge lower The British Columbia Real Estate Association reports that a total of 5,490 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service in B.C. during November, up 17.3 per cent from November 2012. Total sales dollar volume was 36 per cent higher than a year ago at $3.06 billion. The average MLS residential price in the province was $557,586, up 15.9 per cent from last November. “While home sales were up year-overyear, they eased back from October as slow economic growth and anemic job creation negatively impacted consumer demand,” said Cameron Muir, BCREA chief economist. “Low mortgage rates, however, continue to remain accommodative to housing demand. “Average prices were skewed higher last month as the composition of sales in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley tilted toward single-detached homes,” added Muir.
ern Vancouver Island. Tours start and finish in the Comox Valley, the year-round office location. Tour packages are between four and nine days, offered from June to September.
“The MLS Home Price Index points to relatively stable prices, with the year-over-year change up one per cent in Vancouver and down 0.4 per cent in the Fra-
ser Valley.” Year-to-date, B.C. residential sales dollar volume was up 10.1 per cent to $36.7 billion, compared to the same period last
year. Residential unit sales were up six per cent to 68,510 units, while the average MLS residential price was up 3.8 per cent at $535,411.
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They own WCE together with KyuquotChecleset First Nation local, Bev HansenMichel, who is in her element hosting visitors to Spring Island and her home territory. “This national recognition from the CTC further boosts our confidence and reach for welcoming international guests,” HansenMichel said. The tour includes transportation from Courtenay, Comox or Campbell River. “The Canadian Signature Experiences collection is just one of the ways we carve out Canada’s piece of the global
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Is your garbage, recycling and yard waste picked up on WEDNESDAYS? The City's garbage and recycling contractor, Emterra, will not be operating on Christmas Day and New Years Day, which fall on Wednesdays this year. They will adjust the regular pickup schedule over the holiday season for residents whose garbage and recycling fall on those days. All other days of service will have no changes during the holidays, and regular Wednesday service will resume after January 8, 2014.
Christmas Day pickup rescheduled:
New Years Day pickup rescheduled:
Garbage and Yard Waste pickup normally scheduled for Wednesday, December 25 will be picked up on: Monday, December 23.
Garbage, Yard Waste and Recycling pickup normally scheduled for Wednesday, January 1 will be picked up on: Monday, December 30.
*If you miss the December 23 pickup, you may put out an extra bag on Monday, December 30 at no charge.
*If you miss the December 30 pickup, you may put out an extra bag on Wednesday, January 8 at no charge.
To view the updated Residential Waste Program Collection Guide, visit www.courtenay.ca Please note: Christmas trees will only be taken from the curb if they are cut in half. The Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department will also offer their annual Christmas Tree Chipping fundraising event on Saturday, January 4 and Sunday, January 5, 2014 at the Courtenay Fire Department and Thrifty Foods - Crown Isle location. $5 minimum donation with all proceeds to Y.A.N.A. You Are Not Alone.
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ESL future uncertain For our economy to grow, for employers to find employees and for the entrepreneurial spirit to flourish, Canada needs immigrants. Simply put, native-born Canadians aren’t producing enough kids. A key element for immigrants to be successful in this country is proficiency in English (at least in B.C.). For many years, that English as a second language training has been provided by public community colleges in B.C. — they have the class space, the instructors and established curriculum. The federal government, more specifically Citizenship and Immigration Canada, has decided to dissolve the entire domestic ESL system in B.C. Last year, 9,000 immigrants and new Canadians received domestic ESL training, often for free or at a subsidized rate, through $17 million in “flow-through” money from Citizenship and Immigration Canada to the B.C. Ministry of Advanced Education, which allocated it to schools. But in three and a half months, funding for domestic ESL will end, and Citizenship and Immigration Canada will pick up the ball and organize and run domestic ESL programs itself. The problem is, nobody in B.C. knows how or where this will happen. Even the minister of advanced education, who assures this newspaper that domestic ESL will continue, admits it’s unclear how it will be delivered. Perhaps retooling domestic ESL makes sense in Ottawa. Why continue indefinitely with a system saddled with classrooms and experience when it can be built from scratch? Not that Citizenship and Immigration Canada has told anybody its plan, if it has a plan. The clock is ticking, but the federal ministry says “no final decisions have yet been made” for delivering ESL. Perhaps the feds will come to their senses before April and find some face-saving way to funnel domestic ESL cash to B.C. In the meantime, schools are planning for a future absent of teaching English to new people to our nation. Victoria News
Record Question of the Week This week: Sixty-eight per cent of respondents so far believe Ottawa will succeed in clearing the way for a pipeline to the B.C. coast. Opposition is strong, but so it seems is the government’s determination. Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll. The Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society found recovering alcoholic Robert Galligan (Bob the Bum) a one-bedroom suite in Comox.
A decision by Canada Post to eliminate door-todoor delivery will isolate shut-ins and people with limited mobility more than they are now.
Housing choices abound Dear editor, Talk about putting the cart before the horse again. It seems that the recently purchased land on Braidwood is going to have some opposition if it is used for a homeless shelter. The mayor envisages about 40 single-room occupancy homes and over the next few months a consultant has been hired to prepare a request for proposals, on the viability of establishing a housing complex to support the homeless. He will also report back on a range of housing options for the site, presumably in case the neighbourhood residents oppose the main purpose of this exercise. It seems to me that rather than get stuck again with another site that may not be suitable for a shelter, it would have been prudent to make a conditional offer to purchase the land, subject to neighbourhood approval/ rezoning. At the same time, a list of the different housing options and priorities should have been established. I gained some experience on similar issues in 1965 when I was hired by the Yukon government to help administer a low-cost housing program in the Whitehorse area. One of the responsibilities was
an attempt to move people from temporary shelters erected along the banks of the Yukon River in areas known as Whiskey Flats and Sleepy Hollow. The structures were assessed and the occupants were given cash on the condition that the structures would be removed. You can guess what happened. The cash was used for living expenses and materials were scrounged to build another structure. I seemed to recall that the quality of construction improved over time and some of these homeless people graduated to the next program — a low-cost housing option for low-income couples with no down payment. The homes were very modest
— around 1,000 square feet — with a central space heater. Lowinterest first mortgages were provided and they were constructed on individual subsidized lots in rural subdivisions to NBC standards. The program was very successful. I would recommend that the planning department study the report I submitted to the mayor concerning a practicum by Blaine Russell, titled Understanding the role of Recreational Vehicles and Park Model Trailers as an Alternative Housing Option, dated Dec. 13, 2006. There is widespread use of this type of accommodation in every community on Vancouver Island, including Courtenay. I am sure that there are many people living in the area with useful knowledge to help on these types of projects, instead of paying high-priced imported experts to advise the City. Incidentally, with the growth of the planning and engineering departments at City Hall, you would think that these highly qualified employees should be able to take care of the surveys, etc. Brian Woodason, Courtenay Editor’s note: No decision has been made for a homeless shelter at the Braidwood site.
increase at those times of the month. Many seniors are not computer users and cannot do their buying, etc. via the Internet. They are dependent on mail service. It is unfortunate, again, that the federal government is eyeing the privatization of yet another service. And, again, it would put the parts that make money out to a contracted private company. This whole idea may have begun without enough thought. For example, did you know
that Canada’s postal employees who go door to door are often the only contact that shut-ins have with the outside world? Often, too, our posties have noticed that shut-ins may need medical help and have alerted the authorities. I notice, as well, that this new policy was introduced just at Christmas time, and right after the House of Commons has gone into the holiday recess. Does the government hope the public Gwyn Frayne, wouldn’t notice? Courtenay
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Phased-out posties will be missed Dear editor, I am a senior with mobility issues. I urge Canada Post to rethink the move to dismantle door-todoor postal delivery. Many seniors and other people with disabilities would be unable to go to community mail boxes. We know there have been problems of theft at the latter. I would imagine that thieves keep track of when welfare, OAS and CPP cheques are sent in the mail and the fear of theft would
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Mandela recalled fondly
Dear editor, “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion, People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” So wrote Nelson Mandela in Long Walk to Freedom and with those words defined the greatest legacy of a man who legacy would be legendary beyond belief, if we today had not lived though at least some part of his remarkable 95 years. After 27 years of vindictive imprisonment for his opposition to the colonial travesty of justice and human rights that was the oppressive practice of apartheid, Mandela walked out of prison to lead a nation shattered by injustice, a dysfunctional education system, a decimated economy, massive socioeconomic inequalities and years of war to the peaceful (!) dismantling of Apartheid and transition to “…the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons will live together in harmony with equal opportunities.” Today, we stop to mourn, to honour and to contemplate the life of this truly great person. Speaking at the 90th birthday celebration of Walter Sisulu, Mandela declared, “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” Perhaps he was also speaking to my heart and to yours. Norm Reynolds, Courtenay
Merry Christmas to you, too Dear editor, I have been thinking about all this “political correctness” about Merry Christmas. The apparent theory is to change it to Happy Holidays to be all inclusive of all cultures thus not offending any of them! Are we suppose to change Christmas tree to Holiday Tree? Christmas cake to holiday cake? If we don’t want to offend anyone let’s look at other holidays in Canada and see what we can do. New Year’s Day is OK, as it seems to be universal. However, St. Valentine’s Day — Oh, dear, it is about a saint so let’s change that to Partners Recognition Day, thus offending no one. Then of course there is St. Patrick’s day (damn, another saint) so let’s just call it Green Leaf Day (that might satisfy all the pot advocates as well)! Then, of course, that pesky other religious holiday called Easter that will have to go
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Then, of course, comes Canada Day – what a horrible offence to those that are not Canadian so perhaps a better name would be National Day. That is pretty ambiguous!
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Linda Halliday-Sumner and maybe we can change that to Spring Celebration Day. Of course after that we do have Victoria Day — can’t have that named after a monarch, after all I heard she was really a cranky old lady so we must come up with a name for that holiday that will not offend — maybe just call it the May Holiday. Then, of course, comes Canada Day — what a horrible offence to those that are not Canadian so perhaps a better name would be National Day. That is pretty
ambiguous! Of course, Labour Day is so outdated and certainly could be offensive to those ladies that are pregnant or even those that cannot so maybe change that to Workers’ Day. I have difficulty understanding why I must relinquish my history as a Canadian so I don’t offend others who bring their cultures to this country with them and continue to celebrate all of their holidays in their traditional fashion such as Chinese New Year, Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, etc. I don’t have a problem with these cultures celebrating their culture, so —damn it — allow me to celebrate mine in my own country! I have never been known to be politically correct and make no apologies for that. I am Canadian and I loudly shout MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! Linda Halliday-Sumner, Cumberland
Dear editor, Premier Christy Clark is quoted in a recent wideranging interview with The Province newspaper regarding free ferry trips for current and retired employees. She said, “Before I became premier the government decided BC Ferries would run independently. So they have the right to make that decision. All I can say is that if BC Ferries was inside government that would change.” Well, guess what, Madame Premier? You could recall the BC legislature. (Does it even sit anymore?) Then you could
pass legislation to rescind the Coastal Ferries Act, which has been a disaster in the decade it has been in place. Finally, you could take back control of BC Ferries as the public transportation system it should be, and then put the smaller Gulf Island ferries back under Ministry of Highways, where they were in the 1970s and early 1980s. Attempting to run these ferries under a quasi privatefor-profit system to coastal communities and islands, populated for more than 150 years, has caused only reduced ridership and ever-increasing exorbitant fares.
Dear editor, Again the once sterling reputation of the RCMP has been tarnished. Mr. Ron Francis has failed to consider the more than 20,000 of his RCMP peers who strive daily to preserve public tranquillity in our country. He, by his actions, has managed to make their job just a bit more difficult. Francis also ignored the plight of aboriginal people everywhere by
dishonouring his heritage and adding to the negative stereotype. The thousands of First Canadians who proudly wear the red serge will not thank him. His choices would indicate a mind in deep distress. He must be relieved of his duties until his thought processes become more lucid. Ian Parsons, Courtenay Editor’s note: Ian Parsons is a retired RCMP officer.
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At their annual Christmas potluck dinner, the Comox Valley Chapter of the Council of Canadians awarded this year’s Community Action Award to the Dawn to Dawn: Action on Homelessness Society. This award is given annually to a local organization that demonstrates Canadian values and is involved in progressive action in the community. “In presenting this award, we would like to recognize the leadership shown by Dawn to Dawn in addressing the large spectrum of needs of the homeless in the Comox Valley,” said Linda Safford. Grant Shilling accepted the award and spoke to those present about the many facets of their work. While the primary focus is on providing housing with as few barriers as possible, Dawn to Dawn also provides the support and services needed by their clients to improve their lives. Their successful Community Garden program has completed its second year and next year will invite community groups to become involved in growing fresh produce for people in need and learning more about
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Come and join in on the New Year’s fun at the Evergreen Club’s New Year’s Eve Party. The Evergreen Club (a 55 or better organization) is hosting this good time from 8 p.m. till 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Get your dancing shoes on and head down to the Rotary Hall (lower level) of the Florence Filberg Centre downtown Courtenay. The band Crosstown Express is ready to bring the house down! A cold plate will be part of your ticket price as well. So hurry up and grab your tickets to this popular event. Earlybird tickets are discounted before Dec. 21, then the price rises. Tickets can be purchased through Courtenay Recreation at the Florence Filberg Centre. For more information, call 250-338-1000. — Evergreen Club
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Naswell Christmas dinner into fourth decade The 31st annual Earl Naswell Community Christmas Dinner will be held again this year at noon on Christmas Day in the upper hall of the Filberg Centre in downtown Courtenay. This free dinner is open to everyone wishing to attend; guests from all walks of life are invited to come
together and share some Comox Valley Christmas spirit. Organizers have again been overwhelmed by the number of volunteers who have chosen to spend a few hours of their own Christmas to help prepare for the dinner. They are ready to don their Elf hats to ensure everyone has a Very
Merry Christmas! Through hard work and the huge generosity of many local businesses and individuals, a mountain of turkeys, veggies, desserts and other supplies have been collected. Chef Andrew is ready to put together another big feast for one and all.
A note to those volunteering to setup and prepare the dinner — we are planning on getting together to do this at noon on Dec. 24 instead of the usual later time of 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Rob at 250-702-3896. — Earl Naswell Community Christmas Dinner
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The Comox Valley Airport Commission, Central Mountain Air, On the Fly Café and Mid Island Gifts are joining forces to encourage donations to the Comox Valley Food Bank this holiday season. On Dec. 19 from noon until 4, stop by the airport to make a minimum $5 cash donation and receive a free latte or apple cider, cookie and a Christmas ornament, courtesy of On the Fly Café and Mid Island Gifts. For each additional $5 cash donation, you can be entered into a draw to win one of four $50 vouchers towards a flight on Central Mountain Air. The Comox Valley Airport Commission will match all cash donations received. “The Comox Valley Food Bank provides essential, safe, quality food for those who need it most,” said Susan Somerset, manager of the Comox Valley Food Bank. “We are so grateful to organizations like the Comox Valley Airport who help us to raise funds to address hunger in our community.” “There are hundreds of thousands of Canadians who rely on food banks each month and while there is a need to provide food bank services year-round, this issue often becomes top of mind around the holidays,” said Fred Bigelow, CEO of the Comox Valley Airport. According to Food Banks Canada, 833,098 Canadians received a helping hand from a food bank in Canada in March 2013. Of those helped, 36 per cent were children and 77,920 were turning to a food bank for the first time. For more information on food banks and hunger facts in Canada, visit www.foodbankscanada.ca. — Comox Valley Airport Commission
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