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her tiger onesie and my son whooped his way down every run.” Opening day had been scheduled as Dec. 6, and with the good news that opening day had finally come over a month later, the resort website was inundatRenee Andor ed with those checking for updates. It went down over Record Staff the weekend due to those Mount Washington high traffic volumes, but Alpine Resort saw the was back up and running season’s first skiers and Monday morning. For updates on mounboarders fly down the hill tain conditions, and to view Sunday. While it was wet and the resort’s webcams, visit stormy Friday and Sat- www.mountwashington.ca, urday in the Comox Val- or check the resort’s Facebook page. ley, Mount As of Wa s h i n g A big part of why Monday ton was morning, finally get- we moved here was the the midting that mountain so we were mountain dumping snow base of snow chomping at the bit for was 100 it needed it to open. My daughter centimeto be able celebrated by skiing in tres, with to open machineits alpine her tiger onesie and my groomed, operations. son whooped his way s p r i n g C o m o x down every run. conditions Va l l e y Helen Austin listed. musician, T h e and avid skier, Helen Austin and Hawk Chair, Whiskey her family were among the Jack Chair and Easy Acres snow sport enthusiasts who beginner area, including all flocked to the mountain on Magic Carpets, are in operation daily from 9 a.m. to opening day. “We were thrilled to 3:30 p.m., according to the finally get up the moun- website. The Eagle, Suntain and do some skiing,” rise and Boomerang chairs Austin said Monday. “A big were not yet open as of part of why we moved here Monday. Nine of 17 Nordic trails was the mountain so we were chomping at the bit are open, too. The Tube for it to open. My daugh- Park continues to operate. ter celebrated by skiing in ... see SKIERS ■ 2

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GAYLE BATES (RIGHT) is pictured with Anh Le at the Sun, Moon and Stars Masquerade Ball, a CVAG fundraiser. PHOTO BY RON POGUE

Community rallies around Bates Scott Stanfield Record Staff

You may know her as an MC for the Child Development Centre Telethon or the Wearable Art Show. Perhaps you know her from the art gallery, the Soroptimist club or the Sid Williams Theatre board. Maybe you’ve listened to her teaching waste

reduction or instructing at a Worldhost Customer Service training program. Maybe you know her for her colourful hair. If you haven’t guessed her identity, it’s Comox Valley resident Gayle Bates, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The single, selfemployed mother of two and grandmother of two with a third on the way

will not be able to work for about a year during treatments. Medical will cover radiation and chemotherapy, but not the mortgage, bills, gas, groceries, health-bolstering supplements and additional treatments. The public is pitching in to help. Over the past week, about 240 people have contributed more than $16,000 through an

online fundraising campaign dubbed Gayle Bates — Future Cancer Survivor. The goal is to raise $65,000. Her children — Jackson Tegu and Ashley Hoffart — say their mother is “completely overwhelmed with everyone’s generosity,” as stated on the campaign page. “I can’t express the ... see CANCER ■ 2

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Snow sports enthusiasts, and the resort’s 700 staff — many whose work was on hold until the mountain opened — weren’t the only ones eagerly awaiting opening day. Many local businesses were also looking forward to the influx of direct and indirect business the mountain brings to the Valley. Ski Tak Hut’s Jade Keene said Monday that sales at the ski and snowboard shop had already picked up. “Starting before even yesterday with the mountain open — once we saw this weather was coming — we started to get busier; we noticed a pretty drastic change,” said the sales representative. “So, every-

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overwhelming, amazing response,” Gayle said. “This is a community that I just love. “I’ve been so fortunate to be involved in so many aspects of this rich community. It’s the kind wishes and thoughts and encouragement — I’m printing them off and taking them with me. “In the dark hours I think that’s going to sustain me. It makes me feel that I have worth and value in my community. Thank you to everyone who has reached out.” Comox Valley Art Gallery curator Anh Le describes Gayle as friendly, caring and enthusiastic. “She’s a ball of fun, or positive energy, and so very generous with this energy,” Le said. A group of Gayle’s friends have organized a fundraiser, sched-

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ourselves.” G.P. Vanier music teacher Lindsay DunIn a standing-room can provided opening only gym, family and remarks and recalled friends of Ciaran Martin Martin as a “remarkshared stories, songs and able young man, with so images Saturday of the many people touched by teen they described as his very gentle soul. He “loving, unique, and wise touched so many people beyond his years.” … he was our Dante.” Martin, 16, succumbed Close friend Wesley to his injuries Jan. 5 Yates remembered Marafter he was struck by tin’s love and respect for a vehicle Jan. 2 when he everyone. was travel“ H e ling northalways had bound on a time for longboard everyone on Macauelse,” he lay Road in said, and Black Creek. added a T h e Cruise for Grade 11 Ciaran is student at scheduled G.P. Vanier for Feb. Secondary 23 at G.P. School was Vanier, and taken to encouraged St. Joseph’s CIARAN MARTIN anyone to General join with Hospital, then was air- “anything with wheels.” lifted to Victoria. “Longboarding was His family donated something Ciaran his organs, which has loved to do. Ciaran will given six other people be there riding right the gift of life, explained besides us.” Martin’s mother Jacquie Family members during the celebration recalled Martin’s love of life service Saturday for the outdoors, and afternoon at the Comox his mature view of the Recreation Centre. world. “He has helped an “He was a musician, eye recipient regain an artist, a longboarder. their sight … one per- You were wise beyond son with heart failure your years, and always .. one person with lung seemed to care for othfailure and a double lung ers,” noted his grandtransplant, one liver father Bill Martin. “He transplant … and one was a unique, caring kidney transplant,” she man … and I am espeexplained as she read cially proud of his decia letter from the BC sion to become an organ Transplant Society. donor.” “It’s not me, not his For more details on dad, not his family, it’s the Cruise for Ciaran, Ciaran — he had the visit www.facebook.com/ courage. We wouldn’t cruseforciaran. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com have been able to do it

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NEIL WOODROW, AUDREY Craig, Donna Nelson, and Lisa Zuk gather for the presentation of the Woodrow Estate cheque, which sees a $1-million donation split between three Comox Valley organizations. PHOTO BY JIM PEACOCK

This is how to really pay it forward Erin Haluschak Record Staff

Three Comox Valley charities are benefiting from the donation of $1 million from the estate of a local woman described as “an incredible person who lived for the moment.” The gifts, made in the will of Michele Woodrow, were distributed to the Comox Valley Hospice Society (who received $500,000), Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (who received $300,000) and a local animal welfare organization who wishes to remain anonymous (who received $200,000). “I am lucky to have known them,” said Lisa Zuk, neighbour and executor of Woodrow’s estate, of Michele and her husband Danny. “They were the type of people who would always make donations or support local businesses, but they were never obvious. They didn’t want people to know.”

Married for more than 15 years, the couple supported organizations in the Valley throughout their lives, always wanting to help their neighbours, added Zuk. “If someone opened a new hamburger restaurant in town, they would go every week and support it, or they would always buy their bread at a new bakery and tell everyone about it. They always supported the underdog,” she explained. “They made big donations in the past but nobody knew about them. They were like that.” Zuk noted Michele, originally from Campbell River, rented a building to the theatre society in the city, and ended up giving the building to the organization. “They were amazing individually, and an incredible couple together.” When Danny became sick, Zuk said the couple

never complained, and said they always looked at life with a “cup half full” attitude. Six weeks after her husband passed away, Michele was diagnosed with cancer. “She really thought she was dying of a broken heart,” added Zuk. While they never used hospice directly, the couple commented on the importance of the organization in the Valley. The donation — the largest of its kind — left Comox Valley Hospice Society executive director Terri Odeneal speechless. “I’ve certainly never seen generosity of this magnitude,” she noted. “It’s a very, very generous gift from people who are concerned for this community. It is the consummate way of paying it forward; we are very grateful.” Odeneal noted hospice serves more than 1,000 people every year, and the

funds will enable CVHS to provide a full scope of care at the four interim residential hospice beds developed in The Views at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She added funding from Island Health helps cover medical care of the beds, but the funds from the donation will be used for the grief and bereavement counselling, support, ongoing training and caregiver support. Zuk added “animals loved (the couple),” and Woodrow adopted older animals from shelters. “The Woodrows were always great supporters of MARS,” said Maj Birch, manager of the bird and wildlife recovery group. The funds will be used for short- and long-term goals, some which include procuring property, building a large flight pen for birds and upgrades to facilities.

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Dawn to Dawn appreciates help City council extends approval for community garden Scott Stanfield Record Staff

RECORD BOOK ENTRY? Hunters brought skulls, horns and antlers to the Courtenay and District Fish & Game Protective Association on Saturday. It was the annual measurement at the end of the hunting season for possible entry in the Boone and Crockett record books. Photo by Erin Haluschak

Group fighting ferries cutbacks An Islands Trust trustee for Hornby Island is among a group planning to resist BC Ferries service cuts. Tony Law is part of the group of First Nations council representatives, elected officials, grassroots organizers and concerned business owners. “We are an alliance of B.C. residents and businesses who are fighting for the 20 per cent of British Columbians that rely on the ferries to connect them with their homes and their livelihoods,” said Kathy Ramsey from Gabriola Island. “Our communities generate 36 per cent of the province’s revenue. The people of B.C. cannot afford NOT to listen to us.” The group calls on the Province to: • Immediately rescind the cuts that are already devastating many of their communities and economies, and guaranteed to sink tourism and business opportunities by summer 2014; • Engage in meaningful dialogue with the most directly affected stakeholders in the BC Ferries service: the residents of ferry-dependent communities; • Insist that BC Fer-

ries and the Province recommit to a longterm sustainable plan for the ferry fleet, and re-affirm that BC Ferries is an essential transportation service; • Instruct the ferry commissioner to actively oversee BC Ferries as an entity managed for the public good in order to facilitate social and economic growth.

The Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society expressed its gratitude to Courtenay council and City staff for granting a five-year land-use agreement to continue its community garden at Sixth and Harmston. Dawn to Dawn clients grow plants and herbs in the garden. The produce provides a source of food for participants and for lunches prepared by the Sonshine Club and other volunteer groups. It also provides a small source of revenue to help offset operating costs. The garden is also a spot for socializing between clients and the community at large. “This social interaction is good for all those who participate, but also for the social health of our community,” president Richard Clarke states in a letter. The organization piloted the garden the past two years. Mayor Larry Jangula credits Dawn to Dawn for an “incredible job” that benefits the entire community. Coun. Doug Hillian noted other community gardens at Lake Trail

Secondary and Courtenay Elementary. ••• Council received a letter of appreciation from Deputy Premier/ Minister Responsible for Housing Rich Coleman, who met with Mayor Larry Jangula and other delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in September in Vancouver. Coleman encouraged council to continue working with BC Housing to discuss the proposed supportive housing project at Braidwood Road in East Courtenay. Coleman also mentioned two programs the Province uses to support housing affordability. Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) provides monthly cash payments to subsidize rents for people 60 and older with low to moderate incomes. Monthly payments are also available to lowincome working families and seniors renting in the private market through the Rental Assistance Program. To qualify, families must have a gross household income of $35,000 or less, have at least one dependent child, and have been employed at some point over the last year. For more information, visit www.bchousing. org. ••• A letter from frontline workers favouring the supportive housing project will be forward-

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ed to social planning consultant John Jessup, who is preparing a request for proposal for the Braidwood initiative. In the letter, Sarah Sullivan of AIDS Vancouver Island — along with Dawn to Dawn’s Grant Shilling and Roger Kishi of the Wachiay Friendship Centre — notes the absence of supportive housing in the Valley. “The impact of supportive housing cannot be understated,” Sullivan writes. Supportive housing, she notes, is “widely believed to work well for those who face the most complex challenges” such as homelessness, substance abuse and mental illness. It can be coupled with job training, alcohol/drug abuse programs and other social services. ••• Construction of a new regional hospital is the biggest community investment Coun. Starr Winchester has seen in her lifetime, she said last week. Because of the hospital project site, the City sold a piece of land

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Flu hitting young more than usual

This year has seen high vaccination rates on the Island Renee Andor Record Staff

Comox Valley influenza rates so far this season are similar to past years, though the age of those most affected is younger, according to North Island medical health officer Dr. Charmaine Enns. “We’re still seeing an increase in influenza activity (this season),” Enns said Friday, as she explained the season’s peak has not yet hit. “While we’re seeing increasing rates it’s still all within the expected range, it’s not anything outside of the ordinary; this is what we normally see.” However, Enns added the predominant strain of the influenza virus in circulation this year is H1N1, which affects people under the age of 65 more severely. “About two-thirds of our hospital admissions for influenza have been the otherwise younger adults, not the seniors,” she said. “Normally, we work really hard to get the message out about the vulnerability of the over-65 (age group). But, it seems this year they actually have better immunity to what’s circulating, probably because of many years

of exposure to influenza over their lifetime, and plus the many years that they have received the vaccine for protection.” Though the virus strains change subtly each year, Enns pointed out this year’s H1N1 strain is very closely related to the pandemic strain that hit in 2009. This year’s vaccine protects against H1N1 and other strains of the virus. Enns added annual vaccines build up to fight the virus as it changes over time, so people should be get-

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the vulnerability of the over-65 (age group). But, it seems this year they actually have better immunity to what’s circulating, probably because of many years of exposure to influenza over their lifetime, and plus the many years that they have received the vaccine for protection. Dr. Charmaine Enns

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keep a healthy person in bed for a week, it can cause severe health complications and death for at-risk individuals. This year has seen high vaccination rates on Vancouver Island, added Enns, and while that’s a good thing, it also means vaccine stocks are lower, and could run out. “Our vaccine supplies do have a finite end point; we only have so much vaccine,” she

said. “We have used more vaccine than we have used before so we are starting to have to move our vaccine around the Island to make sure everybody who wants it is still getting it.” She added some vaccine providers that would normally have the vaccine could be out of it now in the Valley. “We’re working at distributing it so that everybody who needs it still gets it, but it’s not unreasonable to think we could use up our supply if the demand continues like it is,” she said, adding anyone thinking of getting vaccinated should do so quickly if they want to ensure they can. For more information about the flu, including the vaccine, visit www.viha.ca/flu. ••• Although Alberta is home to the first death due to H5N1 in North America, Comox Valley residents do not need to be concerned for their safety, according to North Island medical health officer Dr. Charmaine Enns. An Alberta woman died Jan. 3 in Alberta after flying back from Beijing, China, on Dec. 27. She stopped off in

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North Island College welcomed over 30 new international students last week, meaning close to 200 international students will have called NIC their home this academic year. This marks an approximate 40-percent increase in international student enrolments over the 2012/13 academic year, a 75-per-cent increase over 2011/12, and the largest international student enrolments in North Island College’s history. “The increase in international student enrolment over the past two years has been exceptional,” says president John Bowman. “As a result, we have opened additional course sections and enhanced student services and activities, benefiting our domestic students as well.” “Having students from Africa, India, Asia and South America come here to live, work, and learn is a really powerful experience both for them and our communities,” states Mark Herringer, NIC’s executive director of International Education. “The 40-per-cent increase in international students itself is meaningful but the real impact of having 150 to 200 international students in communities the size of Courtenay, Comox, and Cumberland is the rich cultural environment that results.” “Many of our students are living with

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Chief visits CFB Comox Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Tom Lawson, was treated to an explosive start to the new year by members of 19 Explosives Disposal Flight (19 EDF). It was part of his visit to 19 Wing Comox on Jan. 7. The CDS presented 19 EDF with his commendation denoting their important status as a centre of excellence promoting the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) explosives safety program. The unit was also honoured for their operators’ expertise in the safe disposal of ordnance and Improvised Explosive Devices, which they share

amongst the Explosives Ordnance Disposal units of the CAF and RCMP through numerous exercises that they host. After receiving their commendation, members of 19 EDF toured the CDS around their unit, showing him some of their unique equipment like bombdisposal robots, protective suits and their rigid hull inflatable boat. The tour concluded with an explosives demonstration on their demolition range. In addition to visiting 19 EDF, the CDS and CAF Chief Warrant Officer Kevin West visited 442 and 407 squadrons and

viewed some of construction engineering’s new infrastructure projects, including a new day-care facility under construction. Before leaving, the CDS and CWO West conducted a town hall with the defence team members of 19 Wing Comox. — 19 Wing Comox

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SINGER RALPH BARRAT (FAR RIGHT) and the Sharp Seven will kick off the Winter Jazz series at the Little Red Church in Comox on Jan. 16.

Follow the yellow brick road right into the wonderful World of Oz as you sing to all the fabulous songs of the original Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland. The Kiwanis Club of Courtenay, Square 1 Travel and the Eagle FM are sponsoring their fifth annual singalong film Jan. 18 at the Sid Williams Theatre. The Kiwanis Club of Courtenay have purposefully chosen this sing a long film to commemorate the 75th anniversary and legendary status of the Wizard of Oz. The wonderful Wizard of Oz captures the

Sharp Seven, Barrat at Red Church Winter Jazz performances Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 20 and April 17

The Sharp Seven is one of the Valley’s newest jazz combos, featuring songs of the Sinatra and Ellington era. The band has been playing up and down the Island and has many of the Valley’s finest jazz musicians. On trumpet is Gregory

Bush, professor of music at Vancouver Island University. On keyboard, Michael Eddy, ARCT Royal Conservatory of Music. On bass, Don Mackay, masters in jazz composition. On alto sax and flute, Troy Lucas, music degree at VIU. On trombone, Paul Nuez, and on drums, Rob Peterson. Ralph Barrat is often seen singing behind a piano, but the Sharp Seven provides Ralph with the opportunity to treat the audience with his distinct vocal style,

reminiscent of the Sinatra era. Barrat belts out favourite standards, specifically arranged for the band by Bush and Lucas. The repertoire is exceptionally well-performed and songs like Take The A Train and Mack the Knife will transport you back to a golden era in jazz music. For more information, visit ralphbarrat.com. The Little Red Church hall is a family-friendly venue serving tea, coffee, soft drinks and goodies. The

Winter Jazz series performances will take place on the third Thursday of each month — Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 20 and April 17. All performances start at 7:30 and doors open at 7. Advance tickets are available at Bop City in Courtenay and the Red Carpet Boutique in Comox at the corner of Anderton and Comox. If there are some left, tickets will also be available at the door. — Little Red Church

In the market for pottery? You’re in luck After the holidays, January is the perfect time to trim the fat! Until Jan. 30, the Potters Place holds their annual huge January sale with prices that’ll make your jaw drop. This is our way of saying thank you to this wonderful Valley

which continues to be so supportive of local artists. The Comox Valley is the pottery mecca of British Columbia and in appreciation of your support, we wish to invite you to this very special sale. Many potters will bring new works into

the shop and place sale prices between 10 and 75 per cent off. All these pots are perfect, no seconds. This once-a-year special event at the Potters Place is when potters clear out older stock or items that are made of a glaze that they may no longer

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PHOTOGRAPHER BRYAN WALWORK has a current exhibit at Whyte’s Framing and Gallery.

Lens captures female form A photographic exhibition of the female figure in black and white by local photographer Bryan Walwork will be on display at Whyte’s Framing and Gallery until Jan. 25. Interpreting the human form has long been considered one of the most challenging undertakings for an artist to pursue and artistically photographing the human form arguably presents a photographer’s greatest challenge. Bryan’s exhibition presents an intellectual approach to the nude female body as an esthetic expression of beauty, drawing heavily on the classical art image of the nude. He says: “To me, the beauty of the human body is best represented by the female form and I have endeavoured to produce images which convey my expression of that beauty.” Walwork became interested in photography at age 12 when he learned about developing and printing in the darkroom. Since then, he has embraced new technologies and his photography has evolved to cover a wide range of subjects. His studio lighting skills were honed in Vancouver, where he shared studios with other photographers. Eventually he began conducting studio lighting and portrait workshops to teach other photographers these skills. Following his retirement to the Comox Valley in 2002, he has

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continued to conduct workshops in his private studio. Currently president of the Comox Valley Camera Club, he is able to share his knowledge and enthusiasm with many others. Bryan describes himself as a generalist, but studio photography is where he most enjoys working. Whyte’s Framing and Gallery is at 1225 Lazo Rd. in Comox. For details, contact them at 250-339-3366 or visit www.whytesframing. com. — Whyte’s Framing and Gallery

An art exhibit called Rhythm in Blue features artwork unified by the theme of “blue” in its varied meanings, and each contains the colour blue. Oil paintings, acrylic paintings, glass, textiles and sculpture are among the media appearing in this Art Group of the Comox Valley (AGCV) exhibit. Rhythm in Blue, which opened Jan. 11, can be seen at the Comox Valley Art Gallery on Duncan Street in downtown Courtenay until March 8. AGCV includes about 40 individuals who get together weekly to paint, sketch, write, photograph and teach. Members of the AGCV are professional, semi-professional, and amateur artists. The AGCV began working together in 2011, inspired by its “We work in and give back to our community” motto. For details, visit www.artgroupcomoxvalley.net. ••• CVAG is in downtown Courtenay at 580 Duncan Ave. For details, visit its website or call 250-338-6211. — Art Group of the Comox Valley

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RURAL COMOX VALLEY OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN REVIEW Notice of Public Meetings Please join us at one (or all) of these public meetings: January 16th, 2014 from 7-9pm CVRD boardroom, 550B Comox Road, Courtenay A joint APC meeting including electoral areas ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ January 17th, 2014 from 2-6pm Oyster River Fire Hall 2241 Catherwood Road, Oyster River Subject: Future growth in Saratoga Beach January 18th, 2014 from 2-6pm CVRD boardroom, 550B Comox Road, Courtenay Subject: Future growth in Union Bay The sessions will be recorded, with the recordings and other information available on the CVRD website: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/ruralOCPreview. follow comoxvalleyrd

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Some of the top high school hoops teams on Vancouver Island are getting ready to rock the rim at the 2014 Towhee Invitational. The 12-team senior boys basketball tourney goes Jan. 16-18, and the host Towhees are one of those top teams. Vanier is ranked #5 in the latest Island 4A poll. Defending tourney champion Mount Douglas (Victoria) is #6 in Island 4A and Belmont (Victoria) is #8. Wellington (Nanaimo) is #2 in Island 3A where Timberline (Campbell River) is #9. St. Michael’s (Victoria) is #1 in Island 2A. Other teams competing include Sentinel (West Vancouver), Eric Hamber (Vancouver), Chilliwack, New Westminster, Centennial (Coquitlam) and Handsworth (North Vancouver). Games Thursday go at 3 p.m., 4:40 p.m., 6:20 p.m. and 8 p.m. On Friday, games go at 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 4:30 See TOP, page 11

Outdoor rink starting to take shape Earle Couper Record Staff

The “ice” is starting to go in at the outdoor rink in Simms Millennium Park. As part of the 2014 WinterBites Festival, running Jan. 16-31 in Courtenay, an outdoor skating rink is being erected in the park and the Comox Valley Minor Hockey Association is sponsoring three pond hockey jamborees on the synthetic surface. Kicking things off will be an Initiation (ages 5 to 6) jamboree on Jan. 18-19. This will be a 4-on-4 format event with teams playing a minimum of four games. Next up will be a Novice (ages 7 and 8) jamboree on Jan. 24-16 with a 3-on-3 format and minimum four games, followed by an Atom (ages 9 and 10) jamboree on Jan. 31-Feb. 2 with a 3-on-3 format and minimum five games. CVMHA Atom division manager Melissa Berrigan says, “All our kids are completely pumped. They’re really looking forward to it. They think it’ll be a blast skating outdoors.” Berrigan notes the jamborees will be sharing outdoor ice time with public skating, so some of the games will be played at the three local arenas. “We’re really excited that the rink provides the chance for local hockey players as well as skaters to get involved and be showcased

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THE STRATHCONA NORDICS brought home a big haul of medals from BC Cup 1 race in Prince George.

Nordics ski to many medals In spite of minimal time on snow this season, the Strathcona Nordic Ski Club race team brought hardware home from the BC Cup 1 race in Prince George last weekend. Thirteen racers made the long trek from the Island to Prince George along with club coaches and support crew. Head coach Dave Battison says, “It was fantastic! I was very proud of all of our racers. They haven’t had any training time on snow yet this year, and

everyone performed well. The other teams have been training on snow for many weeks at this point. Our team did really well, which is due to all of the hard work that everyone has put into dryland training this year.” In the skate technique races, the following athletes won medals: Ross Lamon - silver, Tallon Noble - silver, Avalon Wasteneys - silver, Alec Stapff - bronze, Marilyn Atkinson - bronze. In classic technique races, Tallon Noble brought home a silver

medal and Marilyn Atkinson a bronze medal. Strathcona Nordics racers look forward to the BC Cup 2 races in Kamloops later this month. They hope the snow gods smile on Mount Washington soon, so they can begin training on snow for this next race. The Strathcona Nordics recreational programs are scheduled to begin this weekend, so the whole club is watching the weather forecast. – Strathcona Nordic Ski Club

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ANGIE SZOKOL OF Courtenay earned the Sportsmanship Award.

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p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday’s games go at 9 a.m. (at Highland), 8:20 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 1:20 p.m., 3 p.m., 4:40 p.m., 6:20 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Towhees have won the tourney nine times and finished runner-up 11 times (including last year). Coach Larry Street, in his 18th year at Vanier, says this year’s team is a group of keeners. “Our captains, Joss Biggins and Foster Dewitt are true leaders who have great sense about what it takes to go to another level,” Street notes in the Towhees’ program. “The leader on the court though will be leader guard Colton Derycke, whose speed and gritty play will be infectious for the others. A relentless player who has a knack of breaking down his opponent. He will be looking for Joss and Foster, as well as Jakob Jungwirth, our designated three-point shooter. “Rounding out the solid post position will be strong man Bryce Olsen, who has worked very hard at his game and will be one of the better Grade 11s in the province. These five are very aggressive, love to run, and all can score,” Street said. “Add super subs Harry Li and Jordan Balon and we are solid deep into our roster. Senior Isaac Ng has

really improved, and he will join Grade 11s Brandon Balon, Reece Meyeroff and Sean McGinnis, all Towhees who will have lots to offer with plenty of energy and good court intelligence.”

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Valley athletes sizzled during summer months JULY •The Comox Cup Road Hockey Tournament’s new location at the Comox Marina parking lot proved popular. •Comox Valley Triathlon Club members Don Blacklock and Robert Lundine represented Canada at the Long Distance World Triathlon World Championships in France. •Logan Yanick was the top Comox Valley finisher at the B.C. Junior boys Golf Championship, finishing 10th at the Revelstoke event. •Shimen Fayad, Megan Ireland and Sarah Chase are selected for Team BC that will compete in the 18/17 U National Volleyball Challenge Cup in Winnipeg. •Cody Parker (javelin) and Dylan Bams (soccer) were representing Canada at the FISU Games in Kazan, Russia while Tyler Kostiuk (javelin) was in Donetsk, Ukraine for the IAAF World Youth Championships. •Goalkeeper Nolan Wirth was with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC U18 Residen-

cy team that was in Houston, Texas for the United States Soccer Development Academy Finals Week. •Fighting for Knockout Martial Arts and Fitness, Esther Sample won the Canadian Muay Thai Association B.C. lightweight championship. •Brandon White helped B.C. win gold at the national U16 football championships in Winnipeg. •Justin Kelly of Black Creek was one of 25 finalists shortlisted in a contest to become a SportsNet broadcaster. •Riley Wheeldon was named Canadian Player of the Week by Freedom 55 Financial of PGA Tour Canada after winning the Syncrude Boreal Open in Fort McMurray. •Alicia Fennell placed second in fitness and third in figure at her first bodybuilding competition. •The Comox Valley Wild bantam lacrosse team won silver at the provincial championships. •Riley Wheeldon’s lifelong goal of playing on the PGA Tour was realized when he teed

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off at the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abby in Oakville, Ont. AUGUST •The Remax Ocean Pacific Realty Bantam A Cardinals won a baseball tournament in Burnaby. •Junior golfers were the big winners at the annual Slegg Lumber Pro Am golf tourney, where Kevin Maxwell scored an ace. •The Comox Valley was sending a nineperson contingent to the Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke, Que. Heading east were Mike Flegel, Robert Ratcliffe, Mark Valliere, Gillian Ellsay, Jordan Duncan, Kia van der Vliet, Tyler Kostiuk, Jake Hooper and Chelsea Tancon. •Geoff Kabush was named to the national mountain bike team. •Happy’s Islanders won the B title at the Canadian Oldtimers Baseball Championships in Edmonton. •Black Creek run-

ner Cam Levins was in Moscow for the IAAF world championships where he finished 14th in the men’s 10000m. •Special Olympics Comox Valley athletes hauled in a plethora of medals at the Special Olympics British Columbia Summer Games in Langley. •Grant Ashlee, Tony Edwards, Larry Street and Hugh MacKinnon helped Canada West win gold at the World Masters Games in Turin, Italy. •Terran Berger won the Junior of the Year golf tournament at Crown Isle. •The Powerhouse Drywall As won the inaugural Happy’s Source for Sports Reds men’s baseball tourney. •Melissa Ross and Craig Odermatt repeated as winners of the annual Nautical Days foot race. •Vanier rugby coach Ken Erickson guided the BC U16 boys to gold at the National Championships Festival in Vancouver. The BC U18 teams with Vanier’s Foster DeWitt and Brayden Williams were runners-up. •Former Comox Val-

ley Wild goalie Tristan McLoughlin was selected to play goal for Team Manitoba at the Founders Cup junior lacrosse championships. Manitoba finished seventh. •Competitors enjoyed smooth sailing at the Comox Cup Regatta. •The Islanders 50+ men’s soccer team advanced to the quarter-finals before losing their first game at the World Masters Games in Italy. •An action-packed Island Charity Wrestling card raised money for YANA and the Superstore President’s Choice Charity. •Skipper Chris Volkers of Comox and crew Stewart Clark of Victoria won silver at the National Sea Cadet Sailing Championships in Kingston, Ont. •Canada, with Courtenay’s Brad Gunter, advanced to the round of 16 at the FIVB U21 men’s volleyball world championships at Izmir, Turkey. •Royston’s Keenan Milburn was off to Germany to play basketball for BBV Hagen in the Bundesliga. To be continued.

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RILEY WHEELDON WAS named Canadian Player of the Week by Freedom 55 Financial of PGA Tour Canada after winning the Syncrude Boreal Open in Fort McMurray.

Thank You An evening of food, wine and awe-inspiring entertainment filled the Native Sons Hall for a benefit to aid disaster stricken Philippines. Two hundred ninety-four guests packed the room and were catered to by over 50 volunteers. The evening started off with vocalists Amanda Usher of Boondock providing the music for the beverage pairing and dinner followed by traditional dances performed by the Campbell River Filipino-Canadian Cultural Association and a foot stomping tap jam by Pantuso Dance. Robinson Wilson introduced the attendees to the little known Filipino Martial Arts called Arnis and Maddy Dunnet stepped from the sky with her aerial silks routine. Tom Miles provided an educational presentation on earthquake preparedness followed by Donna Cloutier discussing her personal earthquake experience while in the Philippines. The Dukes of Dodge brought the evening to a close with fantastic, Sunday night performance. The event success was based entirely on the generosity of the Comox Valley.

And a massive thanks to all the volunteers and small businesses who’s generosity made this event such a tremendous success:

A Taste of Philippines Raised Over

$31,000 We would like to thank the event sponsors who so graciously donated their time and services: Amy’s Asian Foods All In One Party Shop Syros Productions Amanda Usher Dukes of Dodge Blue Moon Winery

Red Racer Cascadia Liquor Stores Gunter Bros Fanny Bay Oysters Kory Wagstaﬀ Prime Chophouse

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Ethical Bean

Minute Maid

340gr

1.75lt

Fair Trade Organic Coffee

Gong De Lin Veggie Spring Rolls or Veggie Samosas 204-330gr

5000 Udi’s Blueberry or Double Chocolate Muffins 340gr

7500 Krino’s Fillo Pastry Leaves 454gr

3500 Billy Bee Honey 500gr

5000 Summerland Syrup 341ml

7500

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Kellogg’s

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Special K Morning Shake 4x296ml

320-553gr

53 5 99

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Olympic

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650gr

99 99

Olympic

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500gr

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Boneless Skinless Chicken Chicken Thighs

• Free Run • Grain Fed

99 PER

Maple Leaf

375-500gr

375-450gr

Chicken Bacon

375gr

each

Johnsonville

Brats & Italiano Sausages 500gr

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Q-POINTS on all merchandise at a step above

E.D. Smith

Margarine

Triple Fruits Spread

1.28-1.36kg

500ml

99 each

Glenwood

Corned Beef Brisket each

10,000

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3000 HP Sauce 400ml

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280gr

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Family Pack, 8.80 per kg

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13.21 per kg

Nutella

Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

99 2 Robertson’s

Marmalade or Lemon Curd

2 $5 for

Kraft

Peanut Butter Selected, 500gr

250ml

5000

Quaker Muffin Mix 900gr

3000

Kraft Deluxe Pasta & Sauce 350-400gr

3000

375gr

99 2

Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce 284ML

2 $5 for

99 2

Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot or Gushers 128-138gr

5000

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Armstrong

Filled Pasta

Natural Sliced Cheese

540-700gr

Armstrong

Cheddar Cheese

500gr

340gr

99 499 99 2 Habitant

Pepperidge Farm

Soup

Chunky Soup

3$ for

Kraft

Salad Dressing 475ml

FOR OVER

160gr or 300ml

Goldfish Snack Crackers

796ml

180-227gr

3$ for

Kraft

Miracle Whip or Mayonnaise 890ml

2$ for

Kraft

Parmesan Cheese 250gr

PILE UP THE PANTRY WITH THESE PRIMO PRODUCTS! Primo

Pasta

for

Quaker

2$ for

Quaker

2 Ply Double Rolls, 12’s

NEW!

Crispy Minis Rice Cakes 127-214gr

2$ for

Quaker

Chewy Granola Bars

Ultra Luxe Bathroom Tissue

Quaker

Harvest Crunch Granola Cereal

Dipps

180-187gr

for

2$ for

Ristorante Thin Crust Pizza

Jammers

Fruit Bowls

10x180ml

4x107-112.5ml

SpongeTowels

Paper Towels 2’s

2$ for

Del Monte

plus applicable fees

325-390gr

Kool-Aid

470-600gr

Lasagna

907gr

Dr. Oetker

2kg

96-108gr

Bassili’s Best

Perogies

Life or Corn Bran Squares Cereal

Cheemo

375-455gr

Thick & Zesty Pasta Sauce

for

Quaker

Tomatoes

for

384-400gr

Keurig

1.66lt

Warm & Crunchy Granola

920gr

Folgers Gourmet Selections K-Cups

Creamery Style Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt

20-24’s

Quaker

156gr

Beans

for

288-430gr

Cashmere

NEW!

Instant Oatmeal

Primo

796ml

70-75gr

Breyers

Tea

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Jell-O

Kool-Aid or Pudding Snacks

2$ for

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4x99gr

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Texana

Baked Beans

Long Grain Rice

398ml

2kg

Kraft

Singles Process Cheese Slices

Kraft

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese

200gr

500gr

680ml

for

Primo 540ml

900gr

Instant Oatmeal Cup

210gr

2.25kg

Quaker

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Soft Baked Cookies

10 QUAKER BUNDLE

Quaker

Quick Oats

256-350gr

52 $

Classic Roast Ground Coffee

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Sauce

320gr

Campbell’s 540ml

for

Folgers

Peek Freans

283gr

Olivieri

Shredded Cheese

Fresh Inspirations

201-340gr

Saputo

Lean Cuisine

Stouffer’s or Lean Cuisine Entree

4$ for

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Armstrong

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540-700gr

Armstrong

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500gr

340gr

99 499 99 2 Habitant

Pepperidge Farm

Soup

Chunky Soup

3$ for

Kraft

Salad Dressing 475ml

FOR OVER

160gr or 300ml

Goldfish Snack Crackers

796ml

180-227gr

3$ for

Kraft

Miracle Whip or Mayonnaise 890ml

2$ for

Kraft

Parmesan Cheese 250gr

PILE UP THE PANTRY WITH THESE PRIMO PRODUCTS! Primo

Pasta

for

Quaker

2$ for

Quaker

2 Ply Double Rolls, 12’s

NEW!

Crispy Minis Rice Cakes 127-214gr

2$ for

Quaker

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Ultra Luxe Bathroom Tissue

Quaker

Harvest Crunch Granola Cereal

Dipps

180-187gr

for

2$ for

Ristorante Thin Crust Pizza

Jammers

Fruit Bowls

10x180ml

4x107-112.5ml

SpongeTowels

Paper Towels 2’s

2$ for

Del Monte

plus applicable fees

325-390gr

Kool-Aid

470-600gr

Lasagna

907gr

Dr. Oetker

2kg

96-108gr

Bassili’s Best

Perogies

Life or Corn Bran Squares Cereal

Cheemo

375-455gr

Thick & Zesty Pasta Sauce

for

Quaker

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for

384-400gr

Keurig

1.66lt

Warm & Crunchy Granola

920gr

Folgers Gourmet Selections K-Cups

Creamery Style Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt

20-24’s

Quaker

156gr

Beans

for

288-430gr

Cashmere

NEW!

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Primo

796ml

70-75gr

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2$ for

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4x99gr

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Texana

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Long Grain Rice

398ml

2kg

Kraft

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Kraft

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200gr

500gr

680ml

for

Primo 540ml

900gr

Instant Oatmeal Cup

210gr

2.25kg

Quaker

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Soft Baked Cookies

10 QUAKER BUNDLE

Quaker

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256-350gr

52 $

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320gr

Campbell’s 540ml

for

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283gr

Olivieri

Shredded Cheese

Fresh Inspirations

201-340gr

Saputo

Lean Cuisine

Stouffer’s or Lean Cuisine Entree

4$ for

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Lyona or Beer Sausage Grimm’s

French Herb or Bavarian Meatloaf

per 100gr

Schneiders

points

bonus

Pastrami

Large Tub Deli Salad each

10,000 Lactantia Lactaid Milk 2lt

1000 Lactantia Butter Sticks 4x113GR

2000 Lactantia Healthy Attitude or Olivina Soft Margarine 850gr

7500

Meow Mix Dry Cat Food Original Choice 500GR

2500 5000

Medium Tub Salad

99 per 100gr

per 100gr

3 1

Green Olives with Herbs

SEAFOOD CENTRE

Frozen or Previously Frozen

Cooked White Tiger Prawns

Tail On, 31/40 Size

99 per 100gr

per 100gr

Available at Select Stores

per 100gr

Dinner for Three

Egg Roll

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149

Frozen or Previously Frozen

7oz Pacific Cod Portion

Fresh Steelhead Fillets

CHINESE FOOD

Swiss Cave Aged Gruyere

Lilydale

Kentucky Chicken Breast

Creamy Coleslaw Potato & Egg Thai Sesame

PER

100gr

2$ for

PER gr

100

Serving Suggestions

Janes

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Selected, 580-615gr

88 each

Frozen or Previously Frozen

Boneless Skinless Haddock Fillets

per 100gr

Fresh

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49 per 100gr

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3000 5000

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WC Cat Litter 10kg

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99 3

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369-425gr

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500gr

99 4

2$5

Del Monte

Seventh Generation

960ml

739ml

plus applicable fees

Amy’s

Burritos

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10 , 000 Yuppy Mix

Quality Fresh

Roasted, Unsalted 225gr

for

Quality Fresh

Dark, 500gr

Bathroom Tissue

99 4

Sweet Treats Chocolate Raisins

12’s

White Swan 12’s

Seventh Generation

2 $5

Per 100gr

Hold The Salt Almonds

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156-170gr

6’s

9” Apple, Apple Crumble or Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Natural Dish Liquid

NEW

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World Fruit Juice Blend

White Swan

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for

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BAKERY

Selected, 340-675gr

299

In-Store Baked

Original Cakerie Family Pack Squares

Double Layer Raspberry Truffle Cake

Raisin Bread

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Gord William Davidson On January 6, 2014 Gord enjoyed his final earthly walk in Puerto Vallarta. His sudden unexpected death has jolted everyone and we are all saddened to lose such a unique man. He leaves behind his wife Derah, his sister Barbara (Ken) Lindal , nephew David (Lisa) Lindal, and Joan (Bill) Hearty. His constant canine companion, Sandy, will be at a loss. Gord is predeceased by his parents Bert and Muriel Davidson. Gord worked for many years for the International Labourers Union of North American but convinced everyone that retirement was the best job ever. His love of history led him to explore many historical sites around the world that he had read about. Gord lived in the Comox Valley since 1958 on the Davidson family farm on Coleman Road, and was very involved with the local farming community. He had many life-long friendships with school mates, members of the running club, and the walking gang, and will be greatly missed on trivia nights. We will all miss his sense of humor, his challenging mind, and his physical strength to get the job done. A memorial service will be held from 1:30-3:30 PM on Saturday, Jan 18th at the big, yellow, Merville Hall, Old Island Highway (19A), Merville, Merville, BC. In lieu of flowers, Gordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite charities were the Comox Valley MARS association and the local SPCA.

Gaynor Lynott Gaynor Lynott died peacefully at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Courtenay- Comox, BC, on Tuesday, January 7th 2014 at the age of 84. Mother of Janet Rogers, (husband Earl (Tio) Rogers), Patricia Shaw, (husband David Schmitt), and John Shaw. Her son Peter died of ALS, in May 2012. Grandmother to Mackenzie and Sam Shaw, and mother-in-law to Kathy Shaw. Aunt to Paul, Brian, Bruce, Anne, and Laura Shaw. Sister-in-law to Mrs. Gloria Shaw Predeceased by her parents, Peter Lynott and Leah Burns, and former husband David Shaw. Gaynor grew up in Sudbury where she attended Sudbury Secondary School and, in mid-life, had the courage to attend Laurentian University as an adult student where she graduated with an Honours BA. She was a life-long learner who enjoyed people, gardening, and especially politics. Gaynor championed women and aboriginal rights throughout her life, sitting on various boards and committees in both Ontario and British Columbia. She worked tirelessly for the NDP over many decades in provincial elections. Gaynor wanted all of her VIHA caregivers, the nurses at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Dr. Fehlau, Dr. Bagdan and Dr. Camacho to know how much she appreciated their care, their humour and for extending themselves to her over the years. Cremation and a private family service have taken place. Condolences for the family and memorial donations can be made directly to the Comox Valley Transition Society (http:// www.cvts.ca/) #202 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 576 England Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2N3. Gaynorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family wishes to thank Kent Roduck, owner/ director of the Comox Valley Funeral Home, for his kind and professional assistance.

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July 13, 1931 ~ Dec. 31, 2013 Our family has watched the passing of its bright, steady light. Daughter, sister, wife, mom, gramma, and G.G.; Norma was special to all of us. She was born in Montreal to Bill and Jennie Crowley. She was close to her younger siblings; sister Phyl (husband Roy), brother Bob (wife Karren) and kept all four of them as great friends. Norma wed the love of her life, Eric, in 1951 and shared all the good times and the hard days of a strong marriage for over 50 years. She kept her sense of humour and cherished him always. During Ericâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final illness she cared for him lovingly at home to the end. Norma was Mom to Karen, Wayne (Pam), Larry (Karen), Lissa (Brian), Rob and John. She loved us, warts and all. Norma was adoring Gramma to Chris (Kim), Justin, Mike (Vanessa), Jenny, Tiann, Chelsey (Troy), Joshua, Brandin, and Tylor. She enjoyed watching them grow into fine adults. Norma was G.G. To Luke, Paige, Deija, Marcus, Lacie, Alexander and Bria. The babies always made her smile. Normaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion was children. While raising her own she went back to school and got her E.C.E. She loved her work at Pearkes Clinic in Victoria and the Child Development Center in Cumberland. She was an avid gardener, a voracious reader and made beautiful needlework and knitting. She volunteered at the soup kitchen. She traveled to foreign places like England, Hawaii, and Newfoundland. She loved walking everyday with her dogs. We who love Norma are missing her greatly, but are consoled that she is free of her body and with Eric again. A huge thank-you to the amazing staff at Glacier View Lodge. They made her sad situation so much easier to bear.

Les Wylie January 30th, 1953 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 31st, 2013 A great person influences the world around them just by living their life. The world has lost a great man when he passed away peacefully at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital on December 31st, 2013. He wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t famous but to those that loved him he was the world. He was a husband, a son, a father, an uncle, a grandfather and a friend. Les is predeceased by his parents, Jean and Bill and step mom Rose. He is survived by his loving wife Colleen, children Virginia, Jeremy (Necole), and Byron (Corynne), grandchildren, Elizabeth, Darwen, Shyanne, Brenton, Phoenix and Dawnovan, his brother Gary (Manvela), his 9 nieces and 10 nephews plus several great nieces and nephews. As a heavy duty mechanic, he spent his last 20 years at Beaver Meadow Farm. The job also translated to a love for collecting and restoring antique machinery and classic cars. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation. A Celebration of Life to be announced for Spring or Early Summer.

On December 18, 2013, 4 days after her 64th birthday, Ann Murray Freeman died peacefully, at home, in the Comox Valley, with her loving family at her bedside. Having been diagnosed with cancer, a year and a half earlier, Ann continued to live her life to the fullest, every day. Days before her passing, she was still up and about, sporting her ever present smile, baking Christmas cookies, and visiting with friends and family. Ann was a teacher and a beautiful mother to Trent and Destry, who she loved so much; a mother in law to Pat, who she adored; a cherished sister to 8 siblings; a darling to her mother and father, Evangeline and Robert; a smiling, loving adult to countless children and former students; a true, loyal friend and confidant to so many; my wife and best friend. Her smile, her friendliness, her zest and her compassion made her universally loved. She is missed. Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family and friends will be hosting a memorial celebration of her life at the Big Yellow Merville Hall on Sunday, January 26th, from 4pm to 6pm. Bring memories of Ann. are welcome.

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September 9, 1960 ~ January 9, 2011 A dark velvet sky, with stars like bright diamonds hung low And with the moonlightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soft silver glow, shone upon the land and sea When a heart of gold stopped beating, setting a tortured soul free. Your eyes in a ravaged face, mirrored the torment and the pain And as the months passed into years, you rarely did complain. But with hearts that were breaking, we watched you day by day Until one day we knew, that you could not stay. So with our love, you left us, and with the Angelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bound For that Great Golden Promised Land, to a Higher ground. And it is said, that in this Land, there are no days or years Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only Happiness, Peace and Comfort, with no sorrow and no tears. Now your pain and suffering is over, your earthly trials are done Your dreams and plans uncompleted, in the face of your setting sun. Three years, so long and lonely, have passed since you went away As each day I remember, like it was just yesterday. And as I drift with lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; memories, I softly call your name Than listen for your voice, and to see your smile again, But there is only silence; no voice do I hear. But in my memories, a gentle mist, of shining silver flows To dance in a candleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soft and mellow glow, And thru the dancing mist I see, your face and warm smile But only for a little while. And as the mist of shining silver dims, and slowly fades away, The heartache is the same, For it was only just your picture, in a silver frame. We remember With all our Love, Mom and Rae Dawn

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MOTEL ASST Manager Team to run small Motel in Parksville BC. Non-Smoking, no Pets, good Health, fulltime live-in position. Call 250-586-1633 or email: kjjr27@hotmail.com

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS WEEKEND COURSE FIREARMS TRAINING & C.O.R.E. Non Restricted & restricted. C.O.R.E. Course starts: Fri. Jan 24 6pm-10pm Sat. Jan 25 8am-noon C.O.R.E. continues Jan. 27, 28, 29 6pm-10pm Two pieces of ID required. For info contact: Granlund Fire Arms 250-286-9996 2nd Hand Military Store 250-337-1750 Tyee Marine 250-334-2942

HELP WANTED

EXPERIENCED BARTENDER, and dishwasher/prepcook required by Whistle Stop Pub. See Barry or Tammy, M-F, between 9 & 11.

ILSCORP.COM is a leader in the development of online learning and career development in Canada. We are looking for a part-time customer sales & service representative. Duties include: responding to internal & external inquiries via email, phone & chat, managing client accounts, contacting existing clients to offer value added services and programs, performing basic accounting functions, performing general administration tasks, and updating client databases. Knowledge of the insurance industry is an asset. Please email your resume to nicole@ilscorp.com by January 20th.

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SALES ASSOCIATE Iritex Is looking for a full time inside Sales Associate for our Courtenay/Parksville office, with a passion for outstanding customer service. You will play a key role in a fast paced environment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to): â&#x20AC;˘ Serving customers in person or by telephone, offering product knowledge and sales service to ensure customer needs are met. â&#x20AC;˘ Process orders to completion which includes pricing, picking the order and sourcing additional information if required. â&#x20AC;˘ Evaluating customer needs and promoting products. â&#x20AC;˘ Sorcing non-stock items and replenishing stock accordingly. REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS â&#x20AC;˘ High School diploma â&#x20AC;˘ Intermediate computer skills â&#x20AC;˘ Industry related experience in irrigation systems â&#x20AC;˘ Drivers license with clean drivers abstract â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs Please forward resumes to: dave@iritex.ca

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SERVICE MANAGER Bailey Western Star & Freightliner Trucks Inc is currently seeking a F/T Service Manager to maintain a professional efficient working environment for our busy service department. EXPERIENCE:

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Fax resume to: 250-286-0753 or email to nhalliday@bailey westernstar.com

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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

GARDENING

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Comox Valley BladeRunners: Trades and Construction Training Program Information Sessions January 17, 2014 at 10 am or 2 pm [must attend one of the sessions to sign up for an interview] 300 Old Island Hwy, Courtenay BC [beside the Linc Youth Centre] *This program runs February 03 to March 14 BladeRunners is a Youth Skills Link program that builds community partnerships and connects motivated, job ready youth with valuable employment opportunities in the trades and construction industries. Eligibility Requirements -- Out of school youth ages 16-30 -- Youth facing barriers to employment -- Not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI)

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FURNITURE MOVING SALE - MUST SELL Reclining loveseat, double brass bed, chest of drawers, antique dresser, round pine table w/4 chairs & cushions, corner unit (pine), antique buffet, 3 oak kitchen stools, lamps & 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lund w/20 hp 4 stroke new honda motor. 250-757-2007. Sofa/Love Seat. Grn/Brg $700. Teak Hutch & Buffet. $500. Royal Albert China approx. 70pcs $1000. All Good Cond 250-923-7510

GARAGE SALES GARAGE/ MOVING SALE Sat. Jan. 18th, 9am-1pm. Downsizing big time! Sale includes: small tools, hardware, sporting goods, kitchen items, storage cabinets, luggage, toys, Xmas decorations & lights and much more! Lots of FREE stuff. *Most major furniture already sold. 3344 Majestic Dr., Crown Isle, Courtenay.

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HOBBIES & CRAFTS

A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Offering Fall Clean-up specials. Hedges, fruit trees+ gutters. Pat , 250-218-4597.

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

HANDYPERSONS

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

250-898-8887 HOME Repair & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate.

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JEWELS, FURS

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.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4X8 BEARE Trailer w/extras, $1000. 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; professional sized shuffle board w/extras, $800. Oak table w/padded arm chairs w/leaf, $500. Electrical heater, $125. (778)420-4281. BOBBSEY TWINS by Laura Lee hope Book Set in good condition 1918 to 1978. Great antique set over 50 plus childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books - $100. Apartment sized piano $900. Please call 250-792-3929 LIFT CHAIR and recliner, moss green, good condition, $550. Call (250)334-9700. MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S & LADIES Golf Club sets. Please call for more info. 250-339-5913

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APARTMENT/CONDOS

COMOX INDEPENDENT/ supportive living. 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, full kitchen, downtown Stevenson Place. Immediate possession. 250-338-5563. misk5563@gmail.com

FOR SALE BY OWNER

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or find us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The big year end clear out!â&#x20AC;? 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca WHITE WHIRPOOL Fridge Side-by-side - $400 OBO. White Maytag Built in dishwasher - $150 OBO. Craftman 9.5 HP Snowblower - $600 as new ($1500 new). Please call 250-338-2991

1478 SQ.FT. RANCHER. 6 yrs young. 3bdrm, 2.5bath. Dbl + attached garage, heat pump, 14x40 deck. Bowser/ Deep Bay area. 250-757-8757.

MODULAR HOME 14x66 & prop. Brand new. Privt. In Campbell River. All appl & window coverings. $219,900. 250-287-2769, ask for Tim

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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. $254,900 http://sites.google.com/site/ 2896appledrive Kim: 250-923-6503.

636 NICHOLS RD. To be moved. New shake roof house in good shape. Contact Calvin. 250-202-8621

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FUR COATS, sz 14: Beautiful white Beaver $350. Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seal $200. and Russian Mink $200. Call Lee (250)337-8857 or (250)282-3274.

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GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606

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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.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Participate in up to 60 hours of paid work exposure â&#x20AC;˘ Be eligible for a work clothing allowance â&#x20AC;˘ Obtain First Aid Lvl 1, WHMIS, Traffic Control, Forklift, Construction Safety Training & other related tickets

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â&#x20AC;˘ Receive individual support and guidance â&#x20AC;˘ Earn a wage while participating in training & work exposure Employers will: â&#x20AC;˘ Receive 60 hours of work exposure by a participant [wage & WBC paid by BladeRunners] â&#x20AC;˘ Connect with job ready and motivated youth For more information please call or email William Kosloski kosloski@nysa.bc.ca 250-334-8138 ext 231

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Comox Valley Seniors Village, located in Courtenay, BC, is now recruiting a Support Services Manager, who is accountable for all aspects of the day to day delivery of Food, Housekeeping and Laundry services and an Executive Chef who will be responsible for the day-today operations and management of the Food Services Departments.

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For a more detailed job description and to submit your resume Please Visit our website IMMEDIATELY at www.retirementconcepts.com/careers. While we appreciate all applications, please note only those shortlisted will be contacted. Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.

CONDOS / SUITES / APARTMENTS CHERRYWOOD MANOR

900+ sqft 1 & 2 bdrm units in secured entry bldg; master bdrms w/walk-in closets; 2 appl w/on site coin-op laundry & large patio areas; starting from $600 inc. FREE HEAT & HOT WATER; N/S; N/P; Avail. immed. & Feb.1

ULVERSTON MANOR

Spacious 2 bdrm suites in secured entrance bldg, located near Cumberland Hospital & downtown core; incl 2 appls, & on site coin-op laundry; $675/mth. Avail immed. & Feb.1

ARBOUR GLEN

Upper 2 bdrm condo located in NE Courtenay 4 appl., assigned parking, mix of tenants & owners w/ vested interest in having clean, well maintained, quiet complex. Ideally located near schools, shopping & recreation. N/P permitted. Non-smoking only. Avail. February 1. $750/mth.

DRIFTWOOD CONDOS

Downtown 2 bdrm condos w/ fridge & stove,on site coin-op laundry. Excellent proximity to shopping & Airpark, regular bus routes. N/S. N/P. Rent from $750/mth. Avail. Feb. 1

TOWNHOUSES / DUPLEXES

PINE PLACE

2 bdrm, 1 bath townhome offers great living space & excellent proximity to all amenities; incls shopping, NIC & rec. 2 bdm, 1 bath,plus storage. Small pet cons. w/ dep. $775/mth. Avail imm.

CUSTOM BUILT Ceadar Mobile Home - 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; plus sunroom & deck, new bath with soaker tub, 4 appliances included. Land NOT for sale. Mobile must be moved from Oyster River. $20,000. Call Don 250-339-7447; or email: dvbarr@telus.net

RENTALS COTTAGES

COURTENAY 2 bdrm cottage style home on almost 2 acres of spectacular property. Nr. Art Knapp, close to amenities, 5 appls. woodstove, incl. TV, water & garbage pick up. Avail. Mar. 1. $900/mo sm pet neg. NS. 250-334-3667

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COURTENAYBEAUTIFUL, quiet, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath duplex, 5 appls, F/P, garage. NS/NP. $1175. Email: grups@telus.net or call 250897-1467.

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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.

250-334-9717

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR 200 Back Road, Courtenay 1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique ďŹ&#x201A;oor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

CONDOS BEECHER MANOR

ST. BRELADES

1045 Cumberland Road

146 Back Road, Courtenay

BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1 bedroom condo available close to downtown. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults. Bus stop is conveniently located out front. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Quiet, clean building. Pet friendly. 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to SuperStore and NIC.

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PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay Available immediately 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet. In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security deposit required. To View, Call 250-871-3431

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RYAN COURT

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay

2 bdrm suite available. Reasonable rent includes stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Clean and modern 1 bedroom available now. Cat okay with pet deposit. Lease required. Rent $625/month.

Call 250-338-7449

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. 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. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

GREENBRIER 750 Eighth Street LUXURY TWO BEDROOM CONDO. Very spacious corner suite â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1064 sq. ft. Nicely appointed with two full baths, in suite washer/dryer, full sized appliances. Very well maintained, mature adult building. Security entry. Courtenayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest. Three blocks from downtown. No pets. Call David @ 250338-0267.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. LARGE ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious. Recent renovation. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building. Central Courtenay. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

BERKSHIRE MANOR 825 Harmston Ave.

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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.

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CEDAR MANOR 463-12th Street

call Donna 250-334-9667 to view

1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enjoy new appliances, ďŹ&#x201A;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

A VERY SPECIAL TWO BEDROOM in mature adult building 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 @ 250-3380267.

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COURTENAY EAST 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, 6 appls, elect. F/P, double garage, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb. 1 $1,450/mth 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 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.

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

TRENDY TIN Town location, 1500 sq ft, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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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SNOWBIRDS/INVESTORSSummer. Island resident selling very nice 3/2/2 in Maricopa AZ. Will accept payment at par in Canadian acct. so you save 6% excg.rate plus cost & hassle of moving $$ south. Call 512-656-3878 for details.

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COMOX ROOM w/ TV, newer home, working person, near bus stop, $500 refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 898-7278

EMPLOYED, AMBITIOUS male, to share with same 2 bdrm, furnished apt., on bus route nr. 5th St. Bridge. $475 + 1/2 mth. dep. 250-334-6499 or 250-218-7747

SUITES, LOWER

CENTRAL COURTENAY Bright, new large legal 1-bdrm. $800/mo incl. utils. N/S, N/P. Beautiful yard, great area, w/d, more. Refs. 250-331-0293.

COMOX- BRIGHT and roomy, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 1 bdrm main flr suite in quiet Comox home. Separate entrance, yard and deck. Cozy gas F/P. Laundry, parking, lots of storage. $700 includes utils. $350 damage deposit. (780)962-9491 or lornakeating@hotmail.com

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NORTH NANAIMO: Semi-furn private suite. New floors & paint. Shared laundry. FREE hydro & cable. N/S, No Partiers. $850/mo. Move in now; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay rent until Feb. 1st! 250-756-9746.

FOUR TIRES & rims, Hankook RW11 I Pike. 2756518. Mounted on Ford Lincoln rims, less than 10K, ice & snow. $800. Call (250)923-5027.

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250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals TRUMPETER GREENE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb. 1 $975/mth PUNTLEDGE PARK 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath duplex, 5 appls, garage, fenced yrd. Avail. Feb. 1 - $1,300/mth TRUMPETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDING 2 bdrm/ 2 bath/ 6 appls & 1 bdrm & den/1 1/2 bath/5 appls, balcony, underground pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb. 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $1,100 & $900/mth ARRAN HOUSE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, large balcony, hot water incl., N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $725/mth NEWER CTNY TOWNHOUSE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, elect. F/P, res. pkg. Avail. Feb. 1 - $850/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR ground flr 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, patio, res. pkg., N/S, cat ok. Avail. Feb. 1 $725/mth BRAND NEW 1 & 2 bdrm suites above commercial, 1 bath, F/S/W/D/micro, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $700 & $850/mth WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls, patio, 2 res. pkg spaces, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $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 1 & 2 bdrm units, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl., N/S, cat neg. w/ref. Avail. Immed. $650 & 700/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. Immed. - $1,200/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, balcony, res. pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $800/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 1 & 2 bdrm units, 4 appls, balcony/patio, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $650 & $750/mth MAPLEWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, Close to Superstore, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb. 1 - $625/mth SOUTHVIEW MANOR nicely updated 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb. 1 $625/mth CLOSE TO SUPERSTORE 1 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 4 appls, patio, storage, res. pkg., N/S, cat ok. Avail Mar 1 - $625/mth.

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2009 SUZUKI SX4, blue sedan, great condition, 1 owner, 57,000 km. $9,500. Call (250)338-2238.

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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

2001 DODGE Durango. Great shape. V8. 300,000 kms. Asking $3400. Call: 250-830-7219 or email: grahamam@telus.net

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2005 FORD EXPLORER. Advance trac 4x4 RSC. 128,000mi. $5000. Huge bargain. Like new cond. w/ all the high end conveniences. Only 1 person owner. 250-286-6508

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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. 2001 RAM 1500- recent battery, re-built motor & trans, new tires. $4750. Call (250)703-0171.

ESCORTS EROTIC MASSAGE. Healing bliss by Ambrosia. 36DD-3038. No Full Service. Avail Jan 15th-19th. 250-884-2172.

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White Lightning win tournament

The Comox Valley Atom White Lightning hockey team, sponsored by the Courtenay Elks, came home undefeated with the winning trophy and gold medals from the Fuller Lake New Year’s Eve Tournament, Jan. 2-4. The team won all games leading up to the cup with strong offence and defence lines until the final game tied 3-3 when goalie Jayden H. rocked the arena in a shoot-out win. The 10 teams that came from around the south island played three round-robin games within the two pools. The finals had pool A vs pool B for the trophy that the White Lightning team was honoured to be awarded. All the games showed awesome teamwork with great coaches leading the way. Fans were not disappointed and proud parents were smiling after this great tournament. – White Lightning

THE WHITE LIGHTNING won a new year’s eve tournament in Fuller Lake.

Hockeyville happening The Kraft Hockeyville nomination period is now open. With many local rinks across Canada in need of repair and upgrades, Kraft Hockeyville is giving communities the opportunity to breathe new life into their rinks, keeping them open for many more years to come. The nomination period runs until Feb. 9 at KraftHockeyville.ca. “Kraft Hockeyville is back and bigger than ever with a total of $1 million in prizing to 16 different communities across Canada,” says Jack Hewitt, vicepresident of Marketing Insight & Services, Kraft Canada. Kraft Hockeyville 2014, in partnership with Christie, the National Hockey League, the National Hockey League Players’ Association and CBC, is awarding $1 million in prizing: • One grand prize of $100,000 in arena upgrades, a visit from CBC and the opportunity to host an NHL pre-season game in the local community • One prize of $100,000 in arena upgrades • Two prizes of $50,000 each in arena upgrades for third and fourth place

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on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday, March 8. From there, it’s game on as eight communities from the east take on eight communities from the west in the ultimate Kraft Hockeyville showdown. There are three exciting voting rounds throughout the month of March, leading to the grand prize winner announcement on Saturday, April 5. To learn more about how to nominate your community and for the full official rules, visit KraftHockeyville.ca. You can also find more information on Facebook (Facebook.com/ KraftHockeyville) and Twitter (@hockeyville). – Kraft Hockeyville

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Registra)on for Kindergarten and Other Programs for 2014/15 School Year *** Important informa)on for School District No. 71 (Comox Valley) Families *** School District No. 71 (Comox Valley) will be enrolling kindergarten students (Neighbourhood, French Immersion, Montessori, Aboriginal and eClasses) in district schools for attendance in September 2014. To be eligible for enrolment in September 2014, a student must turn five (5) years of age by December 31, 2014. Each child's birth certificate must be presented at time of registration. CareCards will not be accepted as proof of birth but need to be presented at time of registration. Passport or Landed Immigrant authorization are suitable forms of documentation in lieu of birth certificates. Kindergarten Registration: All of our kindergarten classes are full-day programs. Parents are asked to register their children at their current neighbourhood school on February 12, 13 or 14, 2014 between the hours of 8:30 am and 12:00 pm. While most, if not all, students living in a school’s local catchment will be accommodated at that school, they cannot be guaranteed placement in the catchment area school and may be required to go to the nearest school having space available. To determine your English program catchment school, please visit our district website at www.sd71.bc.ca, click on “Schools” and go to “School Locator”. If you live in an area where busing is provided, and if you haven’t already done so, you need to go to SD71’s website and complete a Bus Transportation Registration Form for your child. All students travelling on School District No. 71 school buses must have a bus pass. Orientation Session for Kindergarten Programs: Parents are invited to a special evening for kindergarten. Come and join us on January 23, 2014 from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm at Queneesh Elementary (2345 Mission Road, Courtenay) where you will have an opportunity to hear about the many different kindergarten programs in our district. An educator from each of the programs will be in attendance to talk about them: ! Neighbourhood (the kindergarten program in your neighbourhood school); ! Early French Immersion; ! Aboriginal; ! Montessori; ! navigate (NIDES) Interaction Class (iClass); and ! navigate (NIDES) Fine Arts eCademy (FAE) Other Programs: French Immersion – held at Ecole Puntledge Park (401 Willemar Avenue, Courtenay) and Ecole Robb Road (1909 Robb Avenue, Comox) Registration only for siblings of students currently enrolled in Early or Late French Immersion is at Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary and Ecole Robb Road Elementary on February 5, 2014 from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. Registration for all other students for French Immersion is at Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary and Ecole Robb Road Elementary on February 6 and 7, 2014 from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. Inquiries about this program may be made to the Principals at Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary (250) 334-4495 or Ecole Robb Road Elementary (250) 339-6864. navigate (NIDES) Interaction Class (iClass) Kindergarten: held at navigate’s Tsolum Campus (2505 Smith Road, Courtenay) Registration only for siblings students currently enrolled navigate (NIDES) Interaction Class is at navigate’s Tsolum Campus from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm on February 5, 2014. Registration for all other students for the iClass Kindergarten at navigate (NIDES) will take place at navigate’s Tsolum Campus from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm on February 6 and 7, 2014. navigate (NIDES) Fine Arts eCademy (FAE) Kindergarten: held at navigate’s Tsolum Campus Registration only for siblings of students currently enrolled in Fine Arts eCademy Kindergarten at navigate (NIDES) is at navigate’s Tsolum Campus from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm on February 5, 2014. For registration for all other Fine Arts eCademy Kindergarten registration, please contact navigate (NIDES) administration at (250) 337-5300, Principal Jeff Stewart at jeff.stewart@sd71.bc.ca.

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Aboriginal Kindergarten/Grade 1 – held at Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary If your child is First Nation, Metis or Inuit, we offer a program based on cultural teachings and ministry learning outcomes. Although preference will be given to Aboriginal children, non-Aboriginal parents may apply. Registration only for siblings of students currently enrolled in the Aboriginal Kindergarten/Grade 1 program is at Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary School on February 5, 2014 from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. Registration for all other students for Aboriginal Kindergarten is at Ecole Puntledge Park on February 6 and 7, 2014 from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. For further information, please call Bruce Carlos, District Principal of Aboriginal Education at (250) 331-4040. Montessori Kindergarten – registration and program held at Queneesh Elementary School (2345 Mission Road, Courtenay) Registration only for siblings of students currently enrolled in Montessori is on February 5, 2014 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Registration for all other students for Montessori is on February 6 and 7, 2014 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. For information, please contact Queneesh Elementary at (250) 334-4089. Late French Immersion (Grade 6 entry) – registration and program held at Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary An orientation session will be held at Ecole Puntledge Park on January 30, 2014 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Secondary French Immersion – registration and program held at Mark R. Isfeld Secondary (1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay) Students from School District 93 (École Au coeur de l'île) who want to enrol in School District No. 71 must apply for a cross boundary transfer by February 28, 2014. Cross Boundary Transfer Requests: Requests for cross boundary transfers for the 2014/15 year must be completed online no later than February 28, 2014 for consideration. The link titled “Cross Boundary Requests” is on our homepage at www.sd71.bc.ca. If you do not have access to a computer, you may use the computer in the foyer of the School Board Office at 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay, BC. Contact: For further information about any of the programs, please contact the individual school or the School Board Office at (250) 334-5500 Allan Douglas, Director of Instruction for elementary questions or Tom Demeo, Assistant Superintendent for secondary school questions.

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Legato Gelato: a farmers’ market producer profile

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Gourmet Picnic in September. You can also taste their wares most Saturdays at the market. There is a growing market for artisanal, quality food that extends beyond the Valley. For a place that already has a strong agricultural capacity, this is good news. The Valley’s industrial

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In January, 2013 Jaki Ayton and Karen Fouracre, owners of Snapdragon Dairy, launched Legato Gelato at the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market. A year later, they’re still the only goats’ milk gelato producers on Vancouver Island. With the help of market customers, they’ve extended their reach as far as Victoria to the south and Port Alberni in the west. When Snapdragon Dairy first established its herd, it was on the basis of strong demand for goats’ milk by Salt Spring Island Cheese. When the cheeseworks’ business model changed, Snapdragon had too much milk on its hands. The dairy needed to find more markets, or do something with the milk itself. Creating their own cheeseworks was not an option. “Making cheese is a whole other level of skill and licensing, and there were already several very good goats’ milk cheese makers in the region,” Fouracre said. There were, however, no goats’ milk gelato producers on the Island. Jaki and Karen saw an opportunity. At the same time, some important infrastructure was developing in the region when the Canadian Cultured Dairy opened in Royston, and when Lush Valley opened a commercial kitchen in Courtenay. This encouraged Jaki and Karen to launch Legato Gelato. Production involves facilities at Lush, pasteurization in Royston, and the gelato technology at the farm in Fanny Bay. It’s an artisanal process that involves goat milk, local berries and other ingredients. Gelato and ice cream are frozen dairy products. But once you take a lick, you’ll know the difference. There are a couple of reasons. Typically, ice cream can have 100—200 per cent air whipped into it while gelato has 10—20 per cent, making for a denser, richer texture. An upside with goats’ milk gelato is that it has about half the fat of cows’ cream, the staple ingredient in ice cream. “And the servings of gelato are smaller,” Fouracre said. “You don’t need so much to

dairy economy is established. With the help of new infrastructure, it’s growing an artisanal economy that includes gelato made from local goats’ milk and local fruits, artisanal yogurt from grass-fed cows, and traditional mozzarella from water buffalo milk. These products are exported to Island and

off-Island markets, bringing outside dollars back into the Valley. Legato Gelato is a small but important example of how secondary producers are extending the reach of local farm products to create export income. And it started with a tasting launch at the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market.

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feel full because it’s so dense.” After a year of development and jumping through regulatory and licensing hoops, Legato Gelato was ready to launch. Jaki and Karen chose the Farmers’ Market for several reasons. One was the ready audience. “It’s a wonderful place to meet people, including other farmers, who are interested in what we’re interested in: local food, good quality food, good tasting food,” Fouracre said. “Another reason

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is education. Most people are hesitant about goats’ milk. They’re also hesitant to try something that’s priced as an artisanal, quality food. People want to know it’s good before they buy.” Anyone who drops by the gelato table is encouraged to try a sample. Some walk away with a small tub. Others offer suggestions about new flavours, and new places to sell. Legato Gelato — in stores in Victoria, Duncan, Port Alberni and

Campbell River — will be expanding into more Island markets this spring. They’re also experimenting with new flavours, including a ‘nettle’ flavour with green tea and apple notes, and a peach and amaretto combination. Public events where people can taste the products are important. Watch for Legato Gelato at the annual Motorcycle Roundup in Cumberland, and community fairs up and down the Island. You’ll see them again at the popular Flavour

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You’re preparing your will – that’s good – and you’re considering leaving part or all of your estate to a child or children who are minors – that may not be so good. Let’s look at why you need to carefully consider whether or not to name your minor children as direct beneficiaries in your will. • If you leave money directly to a child who has not yet reached the age of majority, and depending on the jurisdiction, provincial authorities may have the right to manage that money until the child becomes an adult. A public trustee is appointed who will charge a fee to manage your estate and may not manage or disperse the funds as you would have wished. Then, when your child reaches the age of majority, he or she will receive your inheritance as a lump sum. Is a young person 18 or 19 years old capable of managing a (perhaps) huge sum of money? • It is usually more prudent to have your inheritance held in trust until your child is more mature – you choose a specific age in your will (21, 25, 30, it’s your choice) with the trust managed by a personal representative you name who can be given the power to dip into the capital of the trust for the benefit of your child, according to the directions in your will. • It is generally not a good idea to make a child a joint owner or direct beneficiary of your assets. If you do, even though you directed in your will that your child was not to receive a large sum earlier than you specified, he or she may still receive a large amount of money right away. For example, if your child is a joint owner of an account or asset or a direct beneficiary of investments held within an RRSP or insurance policy, he or she may receive the funds immediately because the assets will not form a part of your estate (except in Québec, although not always). If the child is a minor, the public authorities may step in to manage the funds until the child reaches the age of majority. • You may have heard that there are tax advantages to naming a minor child as a beneficiary of investments held within an RRSP because the RRSP proceeds will not be immediately taxable at time of death, as they otherwise would. That’s true – but the tax deferral is not forever and, at time of death, a registered annuity must be purchased for the child, which (unless the child suffers from a disability) must be paid out prior to the child’s 18th birthday – putting a great deal of money in a young person’s hands. If your intended beneficiary is a minor, it usually preferable to leave the assets in the estate so the funds are subject to the terms of your will, create a testamentary trust, and name a trustee who will manage and invest the funds according to your wishes. Your professional legal and financial advisors can help you make sure where there’s a will, there’s (your) way. This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant. For a no obligation discussion call Daryl at 1-888-576-4999 or

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Keeping media at bay Photos of Prime Minister Stephen Harper strolling the Kinsol Trestle with schoolchildren graced the pages of newspapers across the country last week. It’s no doubt part of a plan to show the PM connecting with citizens as a regular guy, but in reality, it’s the latest sign that Harper’s handlers are doing their best to keep their boss away from the questioning media. Our collective heads shook when Prime Minister’s Office staff sent out a media advisory at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday asking that any outlets wishing to cover Harper at the Fairmont Empress – again, photo-op only – must be there at 7:20 a.m. A simple scheduling mistake made by people thousands of kilometres away? Perhaps. It might also be easy to chalk up the perceived slight to the fact Greater Victoria has no representation from the Conservative Party of Canada, and thus, has no one “on the inside” to steer the PM in the direction of local groups and media. But this kind of behaviour from the PMO is not reserved to our area. Last month, a similar tactic was used in Ottawa when a photo opportunity involving Harper was scheduled at a public event, but the regular press corps were not allowed to attend. We receive daily e-mails from the PMO, whose staffers diligently keep us and other media abreast of where the PM is and with whom he’s hobnobbing all over the country. But when we try looking for real information from Ottawa, we get stonewalled. Following the recent federal funding cut to Camosun College for English as a second language programming, we wanted government input about the feds’ announced plan to administer the program itself. They worked hard to give nothing of substance and pre-written talking points – the norm these days with any federal ministry. Controlling and managing of the message comes from the top down and is a poor replacement for transparency and democracy. The next time the PM comes to town he should try talking to local media. It might do his image some good. Victoria News

Record Question of the Week This week: Fifteen per cent of respondents so far say they have been hurt by the lack of snow so far in the Comox Valley. That number is unlikely to rise now that Mount washington has enough snow to open. Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote on the mainpage. The news that popular Comox Valley resident Gayle Bates has cancer is upsetting. The outpouring of support from the community is inspiring.

The return of the H1N1 strain of influenza is troubling. Some doctors’ offices and pharmacies have run out of vaccine due to high demand.

Deal would price drugs high Dear editor, Nobel Peace Prize recipients Doctors Without Borders tell us the use of generic drugs has dropped the cost of anti-retroviral drugs used to treat AIDS from more than $10,000 per person per year in 2001, to just $100 today. That makes it possible for more than nine million people to receive treatment in developing countries. This humanitarian organization, which has in the past not remained quiet, is again raising the alarm this time about an impending and far-reaching trade deal being negotiated in secret by the U.S., Canada and 10 other Pacific Rim nations. Leaked documents reveal that the United States is pushing for stringent intellectual property protections for drugs, which could give pharmaceutical companies longer monopolies over brandname drugs threatening the availability of affordable lifesaving generic drugs. This Trans-Pacific Partnership

Agreement (TPP) could become the most harmful trade agreement ever for access to medicines. This deal uses the NAFTA as a template for solving trade disputes and is in effect another corporate rights agreement that overrides the sovereign rights of the citizenry to pass laws that may protect our health or the environment. The American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly is using NAFTA to sue the Canadian government, that is us, for $500 million for invalidating one of its patents, claiming, among other things, that the company’s expected profits were “expropri-

ated” when the patent was overturned. We have already paid millions to Ethyl Corporation for banning a neurotoxic gasoline additive. By urging Canada and other TPP negotiating countries to reject rules that threaten to dismantle internationally agreedupon public health safeguards, Doctors Without Borders joins advocates concerned about genetically modified food, Internet privacy, the environment and our sovereignty, all calling on our government not to sign this deal as is. Our government seems willing to sign such a deal. The deal is not yet signed and will most likely not be debated in Parliament. Our member of Parliament, John Duncan, can be reached at 250-338-9381 or at 576 England Ave. in Courtenay, or postage-free at 121 East Block House of Commons, Ottawa, Ont., K1A OA6, or via e-mail at john. duncan@parl.gc.ca. Mel McLachlan, Comox

hard. As the media pointed out, some of the items that Canadians were snapping up in the U.S. were selling for less in Canada. Some things may be cheaper in the United States but don’t forget that their wages are generally lower and they don’t have the social safety net that we enjoy in Canada.

Canada is an exceptional country and we have to be willing to invest in our own country if we want to maintain our standard of living. Think about it the next time you are sitting in line at the U.S. border crossing. Deborah Joyce, Comox

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This Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) could become the most harmful trade agreement ever for access to medicines.

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Cross-border shopping harmful Dear editor, I agree with Hugh MacKinnon’s comments (Record, Dec. 31) about supporting local businesses. I would also encourage people to support the Canadian economy by shopping at home. Just before Christmas, Canadians spent $2 billion in the U.S. on Black Friday and a couple of days later another $1 billion was poured into the U.S. economy through a one-day online shopping marathon. Not to mention that all those online purchases are delivered by U.S. courier companies, not Canada Post. As we all know, cross-border shopping is a trend that is hitting Canadian businesses

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Isn’t it time for B.C. Liberals to recall legislature? read of it. Many of us know the ambulance service isn’t what it once was. We have had the B.C. Liberals sit around while B.C. once again increased its rate of child poverty, now 18.6 per cent, making it the highest in Canada. We have seen how poorly the disabled are treated by the provincial government. If you check the local papers you will note a letter to the

editor by Mr. McIntyre (Record, Dec. 26). This is most unseemly, given the richness of this province. Then of course we have had the reports regarding children in care. It was not flattering. Now it is all well and good to have “premier photo op” going around conducting press conferences in China, but it really is about time the Liberals called the legislature back to session

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If Ms. Clark is unable to lead the Liberals in any meaningful way and is unable or unwilling to call the legislature together to do the work of this province, then it is high time she found another job. E.A. Foster

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and started doing some work. All of them have continued to draw a salary, a good one at that, while people in this province continue to deal with grinding poverty, ever-increas-

Rules lead people to despair Dear editor, Following your publication of my letter challenging our MLA and our premier to step in on behalf of a gentleman on disability pension who loses any increase in his Canada Pension by reductions in his disability benefit, I have not had any reply from the premier’s office, as was to be expected. I have, however, had replies from an assistant to our MLA suggesting that it might be possible for me and the gentleman to meet with Mr. McRae but, due to the fact that I have no knowledge of him other than the pub-

lication which appeared in your paper, such a meeting is not feasible. Mr. McRae’s assistant said in an e-mail to me that “Canada Pension, or any other form of pension is not, and has never been, considered earned income, but instead unearned income and [is] therefore deducted from the Provincial assistance.” And that, “Don will continue to advocate for increases to the income assistance rates, as he has done in the past.” And finally, “We are hopeful that if Mr. McIntyre would like to speak to Don

regarding his letter, he will contact our office.” It appears that neither the premier nor our MLA want to respond to questions put to them via the press and consequently I too would urge Mr. McIntyre to contact Don’s office. You can reach his assistant at don.mcrae. mla@leg.bc.ca or his office by telephone at 250-703-2422. It is too bad that provincial regulations lead people to despair and that our representatives in government fail to see the need for changes to those regulations. David Netterville, Area C

‘Greed winning against life’ Dear editor, In the world today, there are enormous steps being taken with regards to sustainable energy. However, there are also extremely well-funded forces that oppose these efforts. A recent study has shown that over $1 billion was spent in the U.S. alone last year in the effort to discredit climate science. Only 25 per cent of that money could be directly traced back to individuals due to the overwhelming number of hops, skips, and jumps the money took through various ‘donation’ companies. Even larger numbers of everyday people are simply

dragging their heels. They don’t want to admit that climate change is real because that means admitting that they need to change their habits. As a species, we don’t like changing our habits. The funny thing in all of this, is that everyone against sustainable energy development is for money. They mistakenly think sustainable energies, electric cars, hydrogen-fuelled airplanes, etc. will be bad for the economy. Every single study, test, and example shows us that this is not the case. For every dollar we invest today, we will save exponentially more in the future.

The “business as usual approach” to energy will leave us with a cleanup cost that equals or exceeds the entire GDP of the world economy. Greed today is winning the battle against life tomorrow. We need to accept and impose limits on wealth, we need to enforce those limits as a moral imperative, and we need to acknowledge that all life is more important than the convenience of not having to change our habits for a few years longer. Let the multi-millennial reign of the rich die so that all life on Earth can persist. Justin D. Whitehead, Comox Valley

ing costs without the necessary increases in income, disorganization in government services, and the list goes on. It is not enough to promise trillions of dollars in provincial income and 100K jobs, in the future. We could all be dead by then, given the state of this province. It is most unlikely we will ever see the “promised” benefits of whatever scheme the Liberals are cooking

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Dear editor, For Christmas 2013, my wife and I went to Bowen Island to visit our grandchildren over the holidays. We went from Departure Bay at Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay, then onto Bowen Island. The total cost of this trip one way was $136.40. My wife and I live on a fixed income now and spending this much for a trip to see our grandchildren is stretching our budget to the breaking point. BC Ferries should be part of the province’s highway system, as this is our only line to the mainland. By the way, the total cost of the trip this Christmas on BC Ferries was $218.95. Jens Frederiksen, Comox Valley

up these days. It is being reported that the muchcheered-about naval contracts will not benefit B.C. when it comes to jobs. It has been reported Seaspan is in England recruiting workers for the jobs. Now, it isn’t just yesterday that B.C. became aware contracts had been awarded in this province. If we truly were short of qualified tradespeople, then the responsible thing to do for any government, would have been to ensure we had trained young women and men to take these jobs. Did that happen? No, there were no corresponding funds allotted for increased training in trades. We got a new roof for BC Place and the province spent $11 million on advertising about jobs coming to B.C. I guess we were just

so silly to think those jobs would be for the citizens of B.C. If Ms. Clark is unable to lead the Liberals in any meaningful way and is unable or unwilling to call the legislature together to do the work of this province, then it is high time she found another job. Isn’t it time Mr. McRae and his colleagues got their collective heads out of the sand and started doing the job they were elected to do and face the people of this province in the appropriate form — the legislature? In closing, I wish him and his family Happy New Year and hope he will find it within himself to help the children and disabled in this province and try to fix the BC Ambulance Service. E.A. Foster, Comox

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Foundation will distribute most funds in its history The Comox Valley Community Foundation will award $131,668.34 to local charities and students. “This is the largest amount the Foundation has been able to disburse since it was founded,” said Andrea Rowe, Foundation president. “To be able to pay such a sizeable amount is very exciting for our many donors and our directors.”

The bulk of the grants will be awarded at the Foundation’s Annual Community Giving Awards on Jan. 16 at the Comox Community Centre. Over $63,000 will be given to 14 local charities to help them achieve their goals. The Foundation administers a number of special funds for local organizations whose total awards,

disbursed in late 2013, amounted to $43,928.51. Later this year $24,200 in scholarships and bursaries will be paid to local students. Since 1996 the Foundation has been able to pour more than $1.3 million back into the community. Governed by a volunteer board of communityminded citizens who are in touch with the needs of the

community, the Foundation provides individuals, families, businesses and organizations the opportunity to realize their philanthropic objectives. The Foundation has assets of $3.2 million held locally and another $1.1 million invested on its behalf by the Vancouver Foundation. All assets are invested in perpetuity so there will be an ongoing

source of funding for local initiatives. “The Giving Awards Ceremony is one of the highlights of the year for the Foundation,” said Rowe. “We hear firsthand from the groups about how these funds will be used and how they will impact each organization’s clients and the community as a whole. It’s inspiring to hear from so many groups

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