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WALK OF ACHIEVEMENT Renowned music producer Brian Howes joins the Comox Valley Walk of Achievement. Howes was inducted Saturday at the Sid Williams Theatre. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK
Government and BC Ferries say ferry service reductions will go ahead but ferry schedules are still open for discussion. Kirk Handrahan, executive director, marine branch of the Ministry of Transportation, and BC Ferries director of strategic planning David Hendry told Comox community engagement session attendees they want to hear what ferry users need in terms of scheduling. “We’ve shown the reductions on existing schedules,” Hendry said at Friday’s small group session. “But, obviously where there’s opportunity, where we can still achieve the same sorts of net savings, we want to hear from the communities as to what are the opportunities for moving some of these sailings around potentially. “There may be some shown in the morning here that need to stay but there may be other opportunities to achieve some of the savings in the midday, for instance … there may be an opportunity to push some of the schedule later to get some coverage in the late night, even though they are under-utilized.” The Province’s plan to save $14 million by 2016 via service reductions on lower-
use round-trip sailings on minor and northern routes was announced last month. The service reductions are slated to come into effect in April, and government has been holding public open houses in affected communities to gather feedback. The Comox to Powell River route is slated to lose 94 of its yearly 1,460 round trips, (6.4 per cent reduction of service), saving an estimated $720,000 by 2016. The Buckley Bay to Denman Island route is slated to lose 888 of its yearly 6,149 round trips, (14.4 per
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Kirk Handrahan cent service reduction), saving $660,000. The Denman Island to Hornby Island route is slated to lose 422 of its yearly 4,482 round trips, (9.4 per cent reduction), saving $360,000. Comox session attendees repeatedly brought up the importance of looking at what socio-economic impact ferry service reductions would have on ferry dependent communities. Alberni-Pacific Rim MLA Scott Fraser asked if government had studied what the cost of the planned service reductions would be to Gulf Island and Vancouver Island businesses.
“Is that built into the calculations? Or, is it just the cost savings for the corporation that we’re dealing with here?” questioned Fraser. “Because, if that’s the case, we’re working in a vacuum, and we’re not taking into account that this is part of our transportation system; it’s not a luxury. We don’t shut down the Sea to Sky Highway in the summertime if the traffic’s less — these are the concerns that come into my office.” Handrahan noted this point has consistently been brought up in other community meetings, as he acknowledged no socioeconomic impact study had been done. “I recognize that there is a concern. We recognize that there will be impacts; to sit there and quantify it would be a very difficult process,” he said, adding the community engagement process is designed to provide government a sense of possible socio-economic impacts. Denman Island Local Trustee and BC Ferry Advisory Committee member Laura Busheikin said impacts of service reductions would not only affect ferry dependent communities, but also the provincial economy as a whole, via tourism. “These ferry dependent communities are also communities that are big tourist draws, and they help create an image of B.C. that draws people,” she said, noting her annual family reunion in which people from the U.S. come to ... see IMMENSELY ■ 2
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COMOX ROTARIANS MADE a cheque presentation at the Filberg Lodge Saturday. From left: Rotarian Paul Witt, Comox Rotary president Victor Anasimiv, FHLAPA chair Mo MacKendrick and Filberg Festival producer Susan Lewis. PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD
Rotarians ‘proud’ to aid Filberg Scott Stanfield Record Staff
The Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park Association is $15,000 richer thanks to Comox Rotary. Funds will go towards rebuilding the festival mainstage in
the park in the spring. It will be named the Comox Rotary Stage. 19 Wing Comox will construct the stage, which is used for the annual Filberg Festival and for the summer concert series.
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“It offers yet another thing to attract people to use this park,” association chair Mo MacKendrick said. A smaller donation from the Comox Valley Community Foundation has enabled the
Hornby Island for the event but also tour around the province since they made the long trip to Hornby. “It’s inevitable that these communities are going to lose a lot of their vibrancy and that will be a loss to the economy of all of B.C.,” she added. BC Ferries will collate the feedback collected via community engagement and return in January to speak with local Ferry Advisory Committees more to see how ferry schedules can be
association to start the concrete work. “I’m proud of the Comox Rotary Club for getting involved in this,” club president Victor Anasimiv said. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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ered by) NIDES now and here we go again — we just got a notice (of head lice from the school) last week — and so I said, ‘That’s it, I’m starting a petition. I’ve had it; this needs to stop.’” Gillespie wants the Board Renee Andor of Education to change the Record Staff district’s head lice policy to More than 250 parents reflect traditional practices. signed a petition to School She wants the head checks District 71 in an effort to resurrected, and when head combat head lice in Comox lice is discovered on a student, for that student to Valley schools. The petition on change. be sent home immediately. org, called School District She also wants students 71: Please help us keep checked to ensure the head head lice out of our schools, lice is gone before they are went live on Tuesday and allowed back to school. District superintenby Thursday morning, 200 dent Sherparents had ry Elwood signed. By Friday afterWhen May came says district head lice noon, nearly around we’d gone policies were 260 had through it nine times. changed in signed. 2008 — after P a r e n t s I was losing my consultation S h a u n n a mind; it’s exhaustwith parents, Powers and teachers Lisa Gil- ing. I had to pull her and others, lespie — who from school because say their the emotional trauma and following the lead daughters had head that she suffered was from Island H e a l t h , lice six and just intense. As soon (formerly nine times, as I pulled her out, ancourespectively, no more head lice … V ver Island last school H e a l t h year — start- so I know that I was Authority), ed the peti- doing my job. — to take an tion. Lisa Gillespie educational Gillespie’s approach. daughter “We take an educational was at Queneesh Elementary last year, but Gillespie perspective,” she says. “We says she pulled her daugh- will not ban a child from ter out of school in the attending school if they are indeed found to be havspring. “When May came around ing a case of lice. We will we’d gone through it nine do everything we can to times. I was losing my mind; educate the child, the parit’s exhausting. I had to pull ents, any siblings that are her from school because the involved. We help resource emotional trauma that she them in both referral to suffered was just intense,” public health if that’s needsays Gillespie, adding some ed, or into accessing the parents aren’t treating kinds of things that they head lice on their children would need to remove the properly so the problem is lice.” According to the district’s circulating in schools. “As soon as I pulled her out, no policy created in 2008, head more head lice … so I know checks were discontinued as a district 13.JanineKevinBannerAd 2:00 PM practice, Page 1 the that I was doing my job. 10/17/13 “She’s at (Navigate pow- idea being that education
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TREATMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE Island Health, (formerly Vancouver Island Health Authority), considers ‘bug busting’ the preferred method of lice control. The method involves wet-combing using a lice comb to remove the lice. According to an IH head lice brochure, treatment every four days for two weeks is necessary
and treatment practices would prove successful and they would no longer be necessary. Elwood points out Island Health considers head lice a nuisance, not a public health concern. Allan Greene, pharmacy
to ensure new lice are removed as the ‘nits’ or eggs hatch. According to the brochure, combs, hairbrushes and anything used to treat lice (towels etc.) must be cleaned in hot soapy water, but the home does not need to be cleaned. Alternately, a number of
manager at Courtenay’s Rexall, agrees head lice create minimal risk to health, but he says they can be troublesome for parents. “It does take parents quite a bit of work to (remove them) because they have to treat the child, they have to
medicated treatments are available at pharmacies. Head lice are not a sign of poor personal hygiene and are actually attracted to a clean scalp. While they can’t jump or fly from one person to another, they can travel via hats and scarves and from head-to-head contact.
treat the things within the house — vacuum furniture, do laundry — they have to be sure the child isn’t sharing combs and doing headto-head contact … at school because that’s the easiest way to spread them,” he says, adding it’s important
parent follow up two weeks later to ensure lice are gone. He adds head lice is common and he has seen parents come in repeatedly for supplies to remove them. These parents, he says, could be removing the lice properly the first time but if another child at school has lice child can be reinfected. Elwood says if district staff receive the petition they will bring the matter up with trustees to see if the board would like to revisit the policy. “My question would be: We change our policy to what? To banning students from school over something that is by public health, not deemed a public health concern?” she says. — With a file from CTV News.
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Four new ‘end-of-life’ beds funded at The Views Total of seven beds between Comox Valley, Campbell River
bell River reflects our government’s commitment to expanding hospice care in British Columbia to provide high-level, specialized end-of-life supports to patients and their families during a difficult time in their lives.” The new beds in Comox and Campbell River are part of a range of end-of-life service improvements taking place across Island Health that
there is no loss of complex care beds in the community. “Island Health recognizes the importance of delivering high-quality, accesResidents of the sible and appropriate Comox Valley who end-of-life services,” are nearing the end said Don Hubbard, of their lives will soon Island Health board have better access to chair. “We are pleased a range of end-of-life to be able to expand care services, including end-of-life care beds new community-based in the Comox Valley end-of-life beds. and Campbell River as Four end-of-life part our commitment beds will open to improve in the Comox access to Accessible, local compassion- a range of Valley by the end of 2014, ate care will provide people nearend-of-life Island Health ing the end of their life and their supports for announced individuals T h u r s d a y . families with the supports they and their Three end-of- need to manage through end-offamilies.” life beds will life challenges. In partJane Murphy n e r s h i p also be located in Campbell with Island River as part of a pre- will support provid- Health and St. Joseph’s vious commitment to ing the right care in General Hospital, the establish 40 communi- the right place at the Comox Valley Hospice ty-based spaces prior right time. The four Society plays a key to the opening of the new beds in the Comox role in supporting the Valley will be located needs of dying patients new hospitals in 2017. “How individuals at The Views, an exist- and their families. choose their end-of-life ing residential care Comox Valley Hoscare is a deeply per- facility operated by St. pice’s team of healthsonal decision and our Joseph’s General Hos- care professionals and government is commit- pital, which provides trained volunteers ted to providing servic- publicly funded com- deliver no-cost palliaes that meet a variety plex care beds under tive care and support of health care and contract with Island to residents who are emotional needs,” said Health. facing terminal illness, Four existing com- are dying or are dealComox Valley MLA Don McRae. “This plex care beds at The ing with grief after loswelcome addition of Views will be trans- ing a loved one. four end-of-life beds in ferred to a still-to-be “This will be a welComox and three end- determined facility in comed new service for of-life beds in Camp- the Comox Valley, so local residents,” said
Jane Murphy, CEO of St. Joseph’s. “Accessible, local compassionate care will provide people nearing the end of their life and their families with the supports they need to manage through endof-life challenges.
“We look forward to working together in partnership with Island Health and the Comox Valley Hospice Society to develop this service for our community.” “We are pleased to see the establishment
of dedicated end-of-life beds in the Comox Valley as part of a range of end-of-life programs and services that are available to residents,” said Terri Odeneal, executive director of Comox Valley Hospice Society.
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GREG WESSON (CENTRE) takes possession of his new home at Maple Pool Campsite. Cec Specht (left) and his wife Cathy donated the trailer to Wesson. At right is Dawn to Dawn outreach worker Grant Shilling.
Give a home for Xmas Scott Stanfield Record Staff
Greg Wesson has a warm, dry place to live, thanks to the generosity of Cec and Cathy Specht. The Courtenay couple donated a trailer to the Dawn to Dawn: Action on Homelessness Society, which has housed Wesson in the unit at Maple Pool Campsite. His previous trailer was lost in a fire. “They’ve made such a huge difference in one person’s life,” Dawn to Dawn outreach worker Grant Shilling said. “It was such a happy day.”
Along with the Spechts, Dawn to Dawn extends huge thanks to Tyson Doucette of Georgia Straight Towing, and to the Comox Valley Monarch Lions Club for paying the towing charge. Dawn to Dawn is seeking further donations of trailers — as well as sleeping bags — to help homeless individuals as temperatures drop. “One trailer is a home for somebody,” Shilling said. For more information, call Shilling at 250-218-3136. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Ski season opener postponed Erin Haluschak Record Staff
Mount Washington Alpine Resort has delayed opening day of the ski season. Management had hoped to open this Friday. “As soon as we have enough snow we’re opening the mountain,” spokesperson Brent Curtain said. “We did get some (snow on the
weekend) but just not the accumulations we were hoping to see.” Conditions will change dramatically, noted Weather Network meteorologist Dana Vettese. “If you haven’t gotten your winter coat out soon, you should do that. The cold is certainly coming. “December will be off to winter weather.
From the Comox Valley north to the Alaska border, expect temperatures a bit below normal.” Vettese said a lowpressure system from the south might bring some snow and cold temperatures. There is a chance of snow flurries in the Comox Valley by Friday. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Various events around the Comox Valley continue to generate funds for disaster relief in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. • A Taste of the Philippines held at the Native Sons Hall raised $28,000, which will be matched by the federal government. The amount includes the gala event and online donations. Event organizer Edwin Betinol said the evening was an “amazing success. It was way beyond anything we could have imagined,” he said. • The Yiamas Greek Taverna in Courtenay held a dinner Nov. 21 that generated $2,300, which will be matched by the Canadian Red Cross. Staff members donated wages and tips. Dr. Rudy Sanchez of Marigold Natural Pharmacy donated his 50/50 winnings. • A cheque for $4,293.70 is on its way to the Red Cross thanks to the generosity of residents at the Berwick retirement home in Comox. “We have five staff members with family and friends in the Philippines, so a tragedy of this magnitude can hit pretty close to home,” says community relations manager Linda Rutherford. Rather than asking for money, Berwick staff organized a fundraising week of
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say the death toll could reach 10,000. It was the second disaster in as many months in the Philippines. A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the island of Bohol in the central part of the country Oct. 15. More than 200 people were killed.
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COMOX FIRE CHIEF Gord Schreiner has been making a name for himself and the department while touring Canada presenting his #STOPBAD course.
Fire chief ‘paying it forward’ Erin Haluschak Record Staff
He’s covered 34,000 kilometres in seven provinces, talked to more than 1,200 students and delivered 29 sessions across Canada — and for Gord Schreiner, that was just outside of his regular job at the Comox Fire Department. Schreiner, the chief of the department, has continued presenting his Safe and Effective Scene Management (#STOPBAD) which has grown from an idea in 2010 to a cross-Canada course on aiding to prevent firefighter injuries and deaths. “I’m really passionate about getting the message out and paying it forward,” explained Schreiner. “It’s a very simple idea, I’ve been thinking about it for years. When I was awarded Fire Chief of the Year in 2010, it gave me some moxie to go ahead with it,” he added. After delivering the course to a small department, Schreiner took the program to the Fire Chiefs Association of British Columbia executives, which contracted him to deliver 10 sessions throughout B.C. In April 2013, Schreiner delivered 11 sessions in the four Atlantic provinces to
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centre at the Comox Fire Department, as its reputation has spread throughout the province as a premiere facility. “We’ve invested about $1 million in four training buildings and it’s a huge asset,” he explained. “We’ve invited many depart-
ments to the facility and we’ve shared a lot of information with other departments. The fire department in Quesnel actually used our blueprint for our facility and built the exact same building.” Although he said he is hoping to slow down a bit in the new year, Schreiner is already booked to deliver his course in Saskachewan in the spring and Alberta next June. “It all started with wanting to do something on the side, and I’m really enjoying it; it’s really a blur.” photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Comox Valley Regional District directors will ponder several risks identified by Meyers Norris Penny before making a final decision about the local curling rink. Repairing the curling arena will cost somewhere in the range of $683,000 to $10 million. The Comox Valley Curling Club had asked the regional district board to consider raising $6.5 million either through a referendum or alternate approval process. District staff has recommended the latter if it is to borrow $1.8 million to renovate the curling rink, based on a $100,000 contribution from the club. The district is in the process of developing a business case to analyze two service
MACK LAING’S HISTORIC Baybrook House has been given a reprieve from demolition by Comox council.
delivery models for managing operations at the club. The club, under a lease agreement with the CVRD, operates the facility on Headquarters Road. An alternate model considers renting ice time and the rest of the space, with the CVRD managing the facility. Along with an environmental study and operating cost review, a consultant suggests assessing community interest in financing construction costs. The rink was built in the late1950s with additions constructed around 1972 and 1988. The building is plagued by a leaky roof and a failing ice plant. The club, which consists of about 500 members, hosts the B.C. senior curling championships in February.
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Extra time to preserve house Erin Haluschak Record Staff
A historic home in Comox has been given a slight reprieve from demolition as council approved a recommendation for additional time for a full market analysis for tourism potential and funding. Mack Laing’s ‘Baybrook’ house at 70 Orchard Park Dr. has been at the centre of discussion since June, as the Comox Valley Naturalists Society and Project Watershed asked council for a delay on demolition. Built in 1922, Mack Laing resided in his first Comox house until 1949. It was there where he wrote scientific articles, more than 1,000 journal articles and 14 books. Council asked for an assessment to determine if the structures (including the main house) which, were in
sufficiently poor condition, were worth saving. The report determined the cost of renovating and saving the building would exceed the cost of reconstruction, and the plan was to remove the structure and return the property to a natural, park-like state. The groups — known as the Mack Laing House Conservation Committee — enlisted a team of biologists, planners, engineers and historians to examine two homes: ‘Baybrook’ and ‘Shakesides.’ In their report, the committee determined due to flooding, ‘Shakesides’ is structurally unsound and cannot be salvaged in the longterm. ‘Baybrook’ meanwhile, was found to be structurally sound by a professional engineer and salvageable by a
CVRD backing bid for hockey Scott Stanfield Record Staff
The regional district will send a letter to the Vancouver Island Sport Tourism Council to support a bid submission to host the 2015 national U-18 female hockey championships. Hockey Canada will select the host city in the spring. If the bid is successful, two games would be held at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. The CVRD board voted Tuesday to allocate $3,000 for the event in the 2015 financial plan for the recreation grant service.
••• The board voted to enter into an agreement with the Glacier Kings hockey club for the construction and operation of a storage area and team dressing room at the Sports Centre. Team owners hope the room can be constructed at the back of Arena 1 for the 2014/15 season. Cost of the addition would be at the club’s expense. The Junior B team is a member of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. The club is in its 21st year of play. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Once again the musical stars of the Comox Valley are shining brightly. Out of 52 nominations for the prestigious Vancouver Island Music Awards, Valley musicians scooped 11. At the top of the local list is Sue Medley’s High Time, which is nominated in the categories of Vocal Performance of the Year, Best Production of a Song and Pop/Rock Song of the Year. “I’m absolutely thrilled with my nominations,” says Medley. “What’s really gratifying is how they cover all the bases — writing, producing, and performing music.” “It’s wonderful to be recognized by one’s peers, and be in the company of other talented songwriters, producers and performers who have also been nominated,” she adds. “Of course none of this would be possible without my wonderful band.” Following Medley are Brodie Dawson and Bruce and Judy Wing with two nominations each. Dawson is up for Live Act of the Year, as well as for Vocal Performance of the Year for Words while the Wings are in the running for Roots Song of the Year for Miss Your Exit and Pop/Rock Song of the Year for Lucky Lucky You. Also on the nominee
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LEADING THE WAY for the Comox Valley with three Vancouver Island Music Award nominations is Sue Medley. PHOTO BY BOOMER JERRITT
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list are The Cumberland Brothers for Roots Song of the Year for Johnny, Joey Clarkson for Pop/Rock Song of the Year for Johnny the Radio, Mary Murphy for World Music Song of the Year for The Road to Lisdoonvarna and Jack Sigurdson in Best Production of a Song for Found Her Phone Book. Both Murphy’s and Medley’s songs have another local tie-in as they were recorded at Dove Creek Studios. “We’re fortunate to have Dove Creek Studios right here in the Valley,” notes Medley. “Paul Keim really knows his stuff and the studio is comfortable and really wellequipped.” Founded in 2002 VIMA celebrates excellence in the Island music scene with the theme Look at the Stars in Our Own
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Flamenco at Grotto
THE LITTLE BIG Band, which is not very little, will fill the Avalanche with jazz sounds this Thursday.
Jazz band more big than little The first part of Georgia Straight Jazz Society’s performance year is coming to a close with a couple of terrific acts. After an exciting transitional period in which we settled into our new club setting at the Avalanche Bar on
Eighth Street in Courtenay, it’s clear that we are hitting new highs; membership in the society is up by a third, and attendance is up by a quarter. This would be a great week to investigate because the Strathcona Little Big Band is
A trio of well-known Comox Valley pianists will perform Dec. 8 in the second of St. John the Divine Church’s Autumn Sunday Concerts. Dagmar Kilian, Eleonore Krullaarts and Peter Walker will play an interesting variety of classical pieces. Dagmar and Eleonore will also join forces with Peter for spectacular duets. Dagmar initially received her musical training at the University of Victoria, obtaining a Bachelor of Music followed by a Masters in Performance, then decided to further her studies in the Netherlands. There, she was happily ensconced in the vibrant music scene and shared her
talents with various groups. Eleonore, having been born in the Netherlands, has a Masters Degree in piano teaching and performance from the University of Utrecht. Peter’s career in Lethbridge was as a Social Studies teacher, but his passion was doing justice to great compositions. For many years he was known in the school system as “the piano man” — go to him and he will play or compose! The concert commences at 2 p.m. at 579 Fifth St. in Courtenay. Admission is by donation. Proceeds will benefit various church ministries. — St. John the Divine Church
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back at the Jazz Club this Thursday. In their fourth season together, the band’s sound has matured significantly as they play their own brand of high-energy, entertaining big band music. Little in name only, the band consists of a full five-piece sax section: Suzie Christensen and Evie Kenny on altos, Fred Kolls and Julie Kenny on tenors and Julie Chamberlain on baritone sax, who will be featured on Jobim’s Wave. Four trumpets and three trombones make up the brass section, which generates precise shots as well as dynamic performances of old and new tunes. Expect to hear beautiful renditions of the classic Bye Bye Blackbird featuring Jake Masri and Bobby Shew’s Blue from trumpeter Roger Kirk; along with some amazing solo work from Jay Havelaar and Wendy Daniel’s ever-solid support. On trombones are Brian Killikelly, Phil
Cassidy, Doug Craig, and Paul Nuez. They will be featured on the classic Here Comes That Rainy Day. The band’s vocalist is the wonderful Amy Lelliot, who will perform several numbers including favourites Fly Me To The Moon, The Lady Is A Tramp and Time After Time. The Little Big Band has one of the most energetic rhythm sections around. Michael Eddy on piano will provide solid comping along with a wonderful rendition of Count Basie’s Shiny Stockings. Completing the rhythm section are band director Don MacKay on five-string bass and the Bopster himself, Billy Street on drums. ••• Dec. 12 is the final performance before our Christmas/New Year break. For more information about the 2014 season, visit www.georgiastraightjazz.com or follow us on Facebook. — Georgia Straight Jazz Society
Have you called Welcome Wagon yet? Call Welcome Wagon if you are … New to the Comox Valley: Mary Lynn 250-338-8024 Penny 250-703-0709 Charissa 250-336-2275 New Baby: Charissa 250-336-2275
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If you missed out on Esencia Flamenca’s show that sold out the Zocalo Café two weeks ago, another opportunity is near to enjoy the sights and sounds of Spain. This Thursday, members of the Comox Valley-based flamenco troupe will perform live at the Union Street Grill’s The Grotto. The event is one in a series of different concerts being presented by the Elevate the Arts team as part of downtown Courtenay’s ongoing Winterfest celebrations. The all-ages show starts at 7 p.m. and admission is by donation. Mexican-born vocalist/guitarist Oscar Robles Diaz has been described by the Elevate the Arts team as a ‘guitarist extraordinaire,’ When invited to give a concert at the Grotto, he arranged to have vocalist Britt Bowman and dancer Tomomi Ozaki share the stage with him as special guests. A multi-talented dancer, Ozaki is teacher and founder of the Comox Valley Flamenco Studio in Fanny Bay.
She has been dancing flamenco for going on 20 years now, and her dedication to the art form is notable in her stunning performances. Though not authentically from Spain, this locally based trio delivers a passion for fla-
menco that is straight from the heart, engaging and inspired. The Grotto is located at 477 Fifth St. in Courtenay. For more information or to make reservations, call The Grotto at 250-8970081. — Buleria Productions
SPORTS
Bill Fraser Martial Arts team in top form at tournament in Victoria -- SEE PAGE 14
Road Runners’ annual Jingle Bell Run assists Comox Valley Food Bank
-- SEE PAGE 14
COMOX VALLEY RECORD ♦ SPORTS EDITOR: EARLE COUPER ♦ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013
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Kickers capture B.C. U18 rugby championship The Comox Valley/Campbell River Kickers U18 men’s rugby team defeated Oak Bay Castaway-Wanderers 31-29 to win the British Columbia Rugby Union Provincial championship Sunday (Nov. 24) at Oak Bay’s Windsor Park Field. The game featured the two best junior rugby teams on the Island, and as there was no U18 league on the Lower Mainland this year, the game was for both the Island and Provincial titles – allowing the Kickers to bring home two trophies on the day. The game did not start the way that the visiting team had hoped as they gave up two tries in the first 10 minutes of play and found themselves behind 12-0. The Kickers fought back and narrowed the gap to 17-12 at the half-time whistle. The Kickers’ game plan was to use their superior size and wear down the smaller, yet very skilled Castaways team. “Our plan was to eventually wear them down and then capitalize with our bigger players controlling the ball and game,” said head coach Darren Munro, who was assisted by Jim Ebert. “The lads did an excellent job of sticking to the game plan and executing what we as coaches had set out for them.” The plan was working as the score was tied at 24-24 with about 10 minutes to go and the Campbell River/ Comox players controlling the ball and moving down the field. Even the best laid plans can go awry, however, and the ball squirted
THE CV/CR KICKERS defeated Oak Bay Castaway-Wanderers to win the BCRU U18 boys rugby championship. out the side of a ruck and the Castaways were away and running. The players defended valiantly but the Castaways scored to take a 29 -24 lead. “It seemed that the supporters and coaches were more nervous than the players were, because when the boys came to centre to kick they had a very determined look on their faces as if to say ‘Nobody is going to stop us now,’” added Munro. With less than seven minutes to go the boys started their march down the field and after four
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Strong games were played by all the boys but standouts included Callum Passingham who scored two tries and Foster Dewitt and Jackson Locker with one each. The other try was score by Jimmy Brazier.
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solid minutes of controlling the ball Trevor Caton broke through the line and was heading to the try line when he was run down by a Castaways player. Caton was able to offload the ball to Foster Dewitt who scored the try to tie the score at 29, with the convert to come.
In rugby the convert is attempted straight out from where the ball is placed down in the try zone, or “in-goal area.” The convert was placed 10 metres in from the sideline and about 25 metres out, making it a very difficult kick. Caton stood over the ball
and as soon as he struck it he knew it was good. “I had been having some difficulties kicking the past couple of weeks but as soon as it left my foot I knew it was good,” says Caton. This put the Kickers up 31-29 with three minutes to go. “That last three minutes was the longest of my life,” says Munro. When the final whistle went the local lads were very excited to be Island and Provincial champions. Strong games were played by all the boys but standouts included d Callum Passingham who
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scored two tries and Foster Dewitt and Jackson Locker with one each. The other try was scored by Jimmy Brazier. The coaches would like to thank the parents and volunteers for their continued support of local junior rugby, but most importantly they thank the players for all their hard work and commitment. Anyone interested in becoming involved with rugby is encouraged to check out www.kickersrugby.ca. – Comox Valley/ Campbell River Kickers
Big bucks for winner of Hockeyville 2014 contest Could the Comox Valley be crowned Kraft Hockeyville 2014? If so, they’ll grab the lion’s share of the $1 million in prizing that will be awarded to 16 communities across Canada. The grand prize is $100,000 in arena upgrades and an NHL pre-season game played in the local community. There is one prize of $100,000 in arena upgrades, two prizes of $50,000 each in arena upgrades for third and fourth place, and 12 prizes
of $25,000 each in arena upgrades. Communities across Canada are invited to start preparing their submissions to vie for the title of Kraft Hockeyville 2014 with the nomination period
opening Jan. 1, 2014. Submissions will be accepted until Feb. 9, 2014. For contest rules and complete program details, visit KraftHockeyville.ca. Kraft Hockeyville can also be found on Facebook (Facebook.com/KraftHockeyville) and Twitter (@hockeyville). A recent survey commissioned by Kraft Canada reveals the majority (91 per cent) of Canadian hockey parents agree their local rink is the social hub of their community, yet twothirds say these arenas
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Communities across Canada are invited to start preparing their submissions to vie for the title of Kraft Hockeyville 2014 with the nomination period opening Jan. 1, 2014.
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are in need of repairs or upgrades. Over 90 per cent (91 per cent) of those surveyed say their overall community would be negatively impacted if their rink were to close due to disrepair. “Local rinks are at the heart of Canadian communities but we may run the
risk of losing many of these precious centres if they are not repaired or restored for future generations,” said Jack Hewitt, vice-president of Marketing Insight & Services, Kraft Canada. “Kraft Hockeyville engages Canadians to preserve the spirit and passion for hockey
across the nation, and that passion starts at the home rink.” A former NHLer agrees. “I wouldn’t be who I am today without my local rink. Even now, it remains a huge part of my life,” said Wendel Clark, Canadian hockey legend and Kraft Hockeyville 2014 spokesperson. “Kraft Hockeyville helps people keep things afloat. It helps towns keep rinks, fix them up and keep them community oriented.” – Kraft Hockeyville 2014
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Bill Fraser Martial Arts team in top form at tourney On Nov. 23 a group of students and the head instructor from local martial arts academy, Bill Fraser Martial Arts, made its way to Victoria for the 11th Be First Tournament at the Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence. The tournament allows competitors to demonstrate their skills in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (both Gi and no Gi) as well as kickboxing against students of other schools in an environment that thrives on camaraderie and sportsmanship. One of the things that martial art teaches is respect for your opponent, which is something that the students of Bill Fraser Martial Arts fully understand. The day went very quickly with the group literally hitting the ground rolling. First up was Alma Ballington in the women’s Gi division. Despite no warmup Alma won both her matches, first by winning on points and the other by submitting her opponent using a guillotine choke. The other divisions also went very quickly. The advanced division was a showcase of incredible Brazilian Jiu Jitsu talent with
academy’s only kickboxer competing this time, did very well considering he only just finishing the Gi Jiu Jitsu division. He has been training hard which was rewarded with a silver medal in novice men’s. The students of Bill Fraser Martial Arts once again performed well at the tourna-
workout you will ever love. Whether it’s for self-defence, fitness or the love of the sport, all are welcome. Contact Bill Fraser Martial Arts through its Facebook page, website www.comoxvalleymartialarts.com or by calling Bill at 250465-9073. – Bill Fraser Martial Arts
ment showing their ever-growing skill level thanks to their instructor and coach Bill Fraser who not only competed but also coached all of his students’ matches. Not an easy feat. Anyone interested in learning Muay Thai, BJJ or MMA is welcome to come and take part in the toughest
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TURNING IN STRONG performances in Victoria were (left to right) Cullen Kendall, Alma Ballington, Bill Fraser, Evan Pearcy, Brendan Abrau and Nathan Swayze. both Nathan Swayze and Bill Fraser competing. Both fighters performed admirably and set a great example for their teammates with lower belt levels. After several fiveminute matches Bill Fraser came out on top taking the gold medal in the No Gi division. There was no rest for Nathan Swayze who then immediately competed in the Gi advanced division.
Nathan had seven matches between the two divisions, all lasting five minutes. Unfortunately he finished just outside of the medals. Nathan is always an example to everyone of sportsmanship and skill and the fact that he competed for 35 minutes straight with only short breaks is awe inspiring. By comparison, a championship MMA fight is 25
minutes long. The adult novice category had Cullen Kendall and Evan Pearcy both competing in the Gi division. Both did very well against fellow Jiu Jitsu students that included a blue belt. Their hard work and dedication to training was evident. Evan also competed in the no Gi novice division earning him a silver medal. Cullen Kendall, the
Jungle Bell Charity Run ready to go Everyone will be a winner at The run will be held at Seal the upcoming Jingle Bell Char- Bay Park on Sunday, Dec. 8, ity Run, especially the Comox with registration from 10 to Valley Food Bank 10:30 a.m. at and its patrons. the Bates Road FOOD BANK Organized by the entrance. The Comox Valley Road Runners, entrance fee is $5 plus a nonthe event stresses fun not com- perishable food donation, all to petition, with prizes and goodies be passed along to the Food for participants of all ages. In Bank. addition there are prizes for the There are three options for best poker hand that you and a participation: a 7K walk, startpartner collect from card deal- ing at 10:30, a 7K run starting ers on the various routes. at 11, and the 3K poker run
(or walk) starting at 11. Dress warmly and carpool if possible. For more information call Sam or Brooke at 250-339-4542 or check out the Road Runners website www.cvrr.ca. Volunteers are always welcome. “So, get your Santa hat and festive bells out of storage early and bring them along to join in the fun – all for a good cause,” an event spokesperson said. – Comox Valley Road Runners
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Select Clusters or Peanut Butter Half Pound Cup 200-226gr
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Breyers Classic
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Nestle
Turtles Chocolates
99
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Mezzetta
125gr
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Viva Puffs Holiday Edition
4 2
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Mini Croustades
Dare
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Turin
for
Butter Shortbread Cookies
350-450gr
Single Serve Coffee Cups
99
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Dare
Christmas Candy
Shrimp or Chunk Crabmeat
5
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for
Siljans
10
126-132gr
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Smoked Oysters or Mussels
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250gr
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Clover Leaf 85gr
12x355ml
2
Cheestrings
99
600gr
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Black Diamond
Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
Ginger Ale, Club Soda or Tonic Water
Crackers
99
Black Diamond
Stoned Wheat Thins
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Delissio
Canada Dry
Canadian Heritage Cheddar Cheese
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Bugles
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Continental
Honey or Old Fashioned Ham
Our Own Fresh
Cooked Roast Beef
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Maple Lodge
Cooked, Cajun or Smoked Chicken Breast
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Schneiders
Regular, Chili & Lime or Roast Garlic
Pastrami
Homous Dip Per Package
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5000 Kellogg’s All-Bran Cereal Original - 525gr
5000 Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Cereal 350gr
3500 Kellogg’s All-Bran Bars 180gr
3500 Kellogg’s Eggo Waffles 280gr
3500 Snuggle Liquid Fabric Softner 1.47lt
3000 VIP Liquid Laundry Soap 2.95lt
7500 VIP All Temperature Detergent 2lt
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Cervelat or Hungarian Salami
1
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Plain Havarti
per 100gr
Medium
56 Chow Mein
95
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Medium
99
Vegetable Chop Suey ..... Medium
per 100gr
Family Pack
99
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Schneiders
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Imported French
Brie or Camembert
99
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• Local BC Pork • Lactose & Gluten Free • No added MSG • No Growth Promotants
per 100gr
Natural Pastures
325-350gr
per 100gr
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Cambozola
Nature’s Path Organic Granola
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Queen Charlotte Troll Caught
Whole 2-4lb Coho Salmon Frozen at Sea - Fantastic Quality Fish
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Fresh Steelhead Fillets
Salt Spring Island Mussels
99
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29
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100
Ocean Classic
Cooked Shrimp Tray with sauce
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340gr
99 each
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100gr
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2
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Italian Buns
Bakery Fresh
Sourdough Sandwich Bread
99 1 6 Pack
Sunflower & Flax Seed Bread
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Two Bite Brownies
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Fair Trade Gourmet Organic Dark Organic Coffee Chocolate
Macaroni & Cheese
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Ethical Bean Theobroma 340gr
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35gr
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3 Korn Bread E ach
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Chocolate Almonds
600-680gr
Coconut Milk Organic Health Juice For Coffee 946ml
Selected, 20’s
12-24’s
Signature or Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Sprouted Whole Grain Bread
24 pack
Celestial Seasonings Celesti
Bathroom Tissue
Dempster’s
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175gr
Annie’s
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Quality Fresh
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200gr
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California “Dole”
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Braeburn Apples
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Sweet Mayan Onions 2.18 per kg
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Aurora’s crafts helping YANA FAYE FRIESEN, (SECOND from left) conducts a tour of the Comox Valley Food Bank for CFUW members Carol Lansdowne, Marianne Muir, and Sadie Brodie (left to right).
Facts about food bank Members of the CFUW Comox Valley dropped off several bags of food, mittens, and toiletries when they visited the food bank in Courtenay recently for a tour. Susan Somerset, food bank manager, and Faye Friesen, treasurer, showed the women how the donated items are sorted and distributed. The group learned that: • The Comox Valley Food Bank serves 667 households per month, a total of 1,200 clients. • Clients can get one bag of food per month, which may last four or five days. They can also get fruit and vegetables once a week and they can get bread anytime. • Most clients have jobs that pay minimum wage. Many are elderly. About 30 per cent are children. • Many grocery stores partner with the food bank and provide
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it with stale-dated products and things in damaged packages. The food bank also purchases discounted items from these stores. • The food bank always needs more fruit and vegetables. If you plant a garden each year, plan to ‘grow a row’ for the food bank. The Comox Valley Food Bank accepts home canning, such as fruit, vegetables, and jams, as long as the date of processing is on the jar. • The food bank needs more volunteers. Supporting the food bank is one of the ways that the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) in the Comox Valley gets involved with the local community. New members are welcome. Check us out at https://sites.google.com/site/cfuwcv/home. — Canadian Federation of University Women
Courtenay Elementary School has been teaching their students the value of giving back to the community and helping neighbours. Aurora has been busy making crafts to sell to friends, family and neighbours. She wants to help families be together at Christmas time so she is raising money for YANA (You Are Not Alone). After one week, she raised over $200! She will continue to raise money until Dec. 9, which is the date she has set to cut off 10 inches of her hair to donate to a Vancouver business that makes wigs for the Vancouver Children’s Hospital. — Courtenay Elementary School
COURTENAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL student Aurora is making crafts to sell, with proceeds going to You Are Not Alone (YANA).
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DAVE WHITE FROM Courtenay Rotary Club helps Courtenay Elementary school again with a donation totalling over 160 books to the library and over 60 books to the Book Bank’s free books for kids.
IODE LAURA GORDON Chapter made their annual donation to the St. John Ambulance Cadet Brigade. Pictured are Superintendent Normand Potvin OStJ, CD2; Cadets Ellena Holding and Tyrell Horler; and Asst. Division Training Officer Paula Bromley SSStJ.
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COURTENAY ELKS LODGE #60 Exalted Ruler Erin Ellis presented $1,000 bursaries to, clockwise from above: Christina Lee of Vanier, Mandy-Mae Hackert of Highland and Kelsea Veale of Isfeld.
THE BNI MOMENTUM Group presents a $500 cheque to the Comox Valley Food Bank along with a bunch of food that they collected.
CUMBERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Parent Advisory Committee rep Dana Dickson (left) accepts a $300 cheque from Cumberland Rotary president Kim Sleno at the club’s major fundraiser, the annual Extravaganza Italiana. The money will help the school’s emergency preparedness program.
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Janet Leslie Mills 1956 – 2013 Janet died suddenly of a brain aneurism at 2:30am on Saturday, November 23rd. She is survived by her parents, Roy and Shirley Mills, her children, Andrea and Jordon Mills, a grandson Jayden Mills, and her brothers Robert, Stephen and Timothy. Pre-deceased by brother Andrew in 1993. She will be cremated and ashes handed to her son. A Remembrance of her life will be conducted at St. Georges United Church, Courtenay at 10:30am on Wednesday, December 11th. Donations will be gratefully received by the Food Bank or to St. George’s Soup Kitchen.
In Loving Memory Of . . . Donnamae Ireland March 26, 1936 – November 25, 2013 Donnamae passed away peacefully in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox, BC on Monday, November 25, 2013 after a long, hard battle with several health issues this past year. She was born in Edmonton, Alberta to the late Earl and Blanche Dick and is predeceased by her sister, Rita and brother-in-law, Bud Nichol. Donnamae will be best remembered for her compassion for others, her generosity, and her love of nature. Her passion and dedication brought joy and solace to many through the beauty of the gardens she created: not only her own but also through her countless hours volunteered to the Anderton Therapeutic Gardens better known as The Gardens on Anderton. Donnamae is survived by her devoted and caring husband, Gordon Ireland of Comox, BC; two loving daughters, Deanna (Chris) Jackson of Coombs, BC and Ellen Jackson of Spruce Grove, Alberta; son-in-law George (Heather) Ireland of Langley, BC; nieces, Tracy Nichol of Errington, BC and Terry (Greg) Pearson of Port Alberni, BC; nephew Russell Nichol of Armstrong, BC; cousin, Bob Dick of Edmonton, Alberta; and many, many friends. The family wishes to thank Dr. Stocks and all the medical staff at St Joseph’s Hospital for the help, car, and compassion shown to both Donnamae and themselves throughout her illness. They would also like to thank Pastor Dave Koleba, his wife, Lydia, and the entire congregation of the Central Evangelical Free Church of Comox, BC who support them in prayer throughout. You can shed a tear that she is gone or you can smile because she lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and love yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her and only that she’s gone or you can cherish her memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty, and turn your back or you can do what she’d want: Smile, open your eyes, love, and go on. ~ Author Unknown
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Arlene Florence Vogel Nov. 22, 1924 – Nov. 8, 2013 Arlene passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s after a short illness. She is predeceased by her husband Peter John Mike Vogel Oct. 4, 2013. She is survived by her children Carolynne (Chris) Reesor and her children Maria (Luke) Doherty, their children Abbigal, Kayleigh, William and Hazel, Daniel Johnson, Racheal Reesor, Jeremy Reesor, Peter (Arlene) Vogel, their children Devin Vogel and Rebecca Vogel. Arlene is also survived by family and friends back east. The family would like to thank all doctors, nurses and friends that helped out during this time. A Celebration of Life for both Arlene and Peter will be held at the Presbyterian Church, 725 Aspen Rd., Comox on Dec. 7, 2013 at 1:30 pm. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
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In loving memory of Stuart McIntosh June 28, 1940 November 25, 2012 Today we think of you quietly, tears in our eyes. It has been one year since you left us. You were such an amazing husband, father and grandfather. Oh how we miss your voice, your smile and our time together. We hold our beautiful memories and life’s lessons close to our hearts. We love you and miss you so much. Allene, Jane, Olivia, Guy, Andrew, Ronnie, Angela and Chris
In loving memory
Born in London, Ontario June 1st, 1931 passed away November 17th, 2013 at Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, BC. He has been a resident of George Derby Centre in Burnaby for the past three years. He was predeceased by his father, William Hacking, mother, Alma Goodwin and his brother David Hacking. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Patricia, sons David (Diane) and Robert (Jacqueline), daughters Angela Patterson, Theresa Harrett (Wayne) and Karen Lawrenson (David), 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Wallace was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 20 years. Upon retirement from the Canadian Forces, he worked as a Registered Practical Nurse at St Joseph’s Hospital in Comox, BC then formed the Outdoor College where he worked with troubled youth, teaching them survival skills as well as life skills. He also worked through the school system, teaching Safe and Sound Survival to children from Grades 1 through 7. He was instrumental in forming the Comox Valley Search and Rescue. He also worked as a Realtor in the Comox Valley and retired from the Empress Hotel, in Victoria, where he was head of their Security Team. Wallace loved the outdoors and was an ardent fisherman. In later years he and Pat travelled extensively in their RV through Canada and the United States, making lasting friendships along the way. A private Memorial Service was held on Nov. 21st at Henderson’s Funeral Chapel in Langley, BC. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS LEGALS
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
LPN AND SUPPORT WORKERS
Re: The Estate of ALFRED SHIRDAN WILLIAMS, deceased, formerly of #1 2030 Robb Road, Comox B.C.
Required to support adults who have developmental disabilities and are living in community residential settings in Campbell River & Courtenay. Casual and FT hours available. Shifts include days, evenings, nights and weekends. Apply today at: www.CommunitasCare.com In addition, send resumes to: Lindsay at Fx: 250.286.1489 or email: lmorris@Communitas Care.com As a Christian organization that supports those who have disabilities and seniors in the community, Communitas hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualiďŹ ed persons to apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Creditors and others having claims against the estate of ALFRED SHIRDAN WILLIAMS are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor c/o the solicitor acting for the estate: Finkelstein/Associates 211C – 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 on or before the 13th day of December 2013, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor has notice. Carol Ann Jeans Executor
HELP WANTED
MEDICAL/DENTAL
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CASUAL CARE Aide Required ASAP. Must be hard working, have empathy and patience with the frail elderly. Qualifications: Care aide certified or equivalent, criminal record check, current First Aid, Food Safe, Updated vaccines. Further info Ph. 250-339-7262 after 8pm or leave message
LOOKING TO hire and train 3 new Realtors. Apply to Earl Costello or Neil Moreau- Royal LePage in the Comox Valley. 250-334-3124
NEWSPAPER
CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
250-338-0725 Carriers Needed
PERSONALS
Substitute Carrier Needed COURTENAY
AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666). www.al-anon.alateen.org
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, it is your business, if you want to Stop it is ours. Ph: A.A 250-338-8042 Call Any Time 24/7 Nar-Anon are you affected by someone’s use of drugs, we can help. Wed. Group 7:30pm at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Society contact Jack 3343485. Fri. Group 8:00pm, Komok’s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.
LOST AND FOUND LOST: GOLD chain with gold cross. Nov. 27th in Courtenay/Comox areas. Reward. Please call (250)738-0117. LOST KEYS: Bunch of keys lost Sat. Nov. 23 between Puntlage area & Downtown. If found please drop off at Comox Valley Record 765 McPhee Ave. Courtenay. LOST PIECE of jewelry rose in a heart design with an engraved grain of rice attached. If found please. Sentimental! (250)339-6504.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE Vending Machines can earn $100,000.00 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866668-6629, www.tcvend.com. HOME BASED Embroidery Business for less than $10,000. Get started in the promotional products industry. Work from home on your schedule. Call Nicolle at 1866-890-9488. SUNNYDALE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Business opportunity for a contractor to operate the kitchen and bar facilities at our clubhouse. Successful applicants will be responsible for hiring their own employees, providing their own inventories and have credit references. All applicants will need to have to have proven financial and management capabilities. Deadline for submissions is January 3rd, 2014. 5291 N.Island Highway Courtenay, BC V9J 1S7 Ph: (250)334-3060 Fax: (250)334-3018 Email: sunnydalegolf@shaw.ca
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HELP WANTED
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BURGER KING Courtenay is currently hiring FT & PT Staff. Mature candidates & students welcome to apply. Must be available between 10am10pm. Wages $10.25 per hour. 2751 Cliffe Ave. EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTING Clerk wanted, P/T. Must be extremely knowledge with Quick Books and experienced in all faucets of the accounting cycle including month end and year end. Email resume to: dkingram@telus.net
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE Students wanted for summer management positions with Student Works. Full business training provided. Challenging learning experience, huge resume builder. Average earnings summer 2013 $20,500. Info call 1-800-665-4992 or www.studentworks.ca Deadline December 1st.
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Certified Dental Assistant to join our practice.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
GARDENING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZERS
GIRL WITH A TRUCK, strong back and a sense of humor to help with sorting household items, organizing living space and taking away unwanted belongings. Holidays are coming! Time to get organized. Call Shelly at 250-897-8748.
RUBBISH REMOVAL
PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT
THE Cumberland Museum and Archives (Cumberland and District Historical Society) is seeking a talented non profit professional to fill the new position of Museum Executive Director. Working cooperatively with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides leadership for the management of all aspects of Museum operations and works to fulfill the goals and objectives outlines on the organizations Strategic Plan. For complete job description mail info@cumberlandmuseum.ca. Email applications pls. Deadline Friday Dec 6 at 4 pm
TRADES, TECHNICAL JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info online at: www.hannachrylser.ca Fax 403-854-2845; or email us: chrysler@telusplanet.net SHEETMETAL AND CRANE OPERATORS WANTED WKM is currently looking for journeymen and/or registered apprentices We offer competitive wage packages and LOA Please send resumes to Box 225, Trail BC V1R4L5 or email davidfontaine@shawcable.com or phone 250-364-1541 for more information
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HANDYPERSONS GENERAL HANDYMAN Semi-retired - 25yrs trades exp. Local References, Free estimates, senior rates, written agreements. Small Jobs, all job in & out. Christmas specials - lights - decorations etc. Gord Chapman 250-650-8065 HANDYMAN for all your home repair and maintenance needs. Please call Bob at 250871-5400. HOME REPAIR & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate at 250-898-8887.
MISC SERVICES GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Women’s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606
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A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Offering Fall Clean-up specials. Hedges, fruit trees+ gutters. Pat , 250-218-4597.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
GARDENING
School District 72 (Campbell River) School District 72 is seeking applications for the following position:
District First Nations Youth Worker
Wood Metal Concrete Appliances Unwanted Household Items
Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service
Scott 250-792-1668
PETS PETS
STANDARD POODLES- Big, beautiful, healthy puppies. Smart, calm, hypo-allergenic. Vet checked, vaccinations, house trained. Males, females, Blacks, Apricots, Reds. Delivery available. $1000, 250-5450158. Hiddenhills@shaw.ca
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK
KITCHEN Cart, wooden, with knife holder, towel bar & bread board. $75. 250-338-9500.
FUEL/FIREWOOD
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Unemployed? Need a resume? We have resources in our Self-Service Centre to help you create your own resume. For FREE job search help call 250-334-3119. Visit 103–555 4th St. in Courtenay. www.thejobshop.ca The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
For details on applying for this posting, please check the School District’s web site at www.sd72.bc.ca. School District 72 • Campbell River
POSITIONS AVAILABLE Lasota Contracting Ltd. is seeking: Heavy Duty Mechanic Driller/Blaster Hoe Chucker These are fulltime positions Union plus rate. Email: lasota6@telus.net
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NOW HIRING Western Forest is an integrated Canadian forest Western ForestProducts ProductsInc.Inc. is an integrated Canadian products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed forest products company located on Vancouver Island that to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the isdiscipline committed to theresults. safety of our employees, the culture of to achieve performance andthethefollowing discipline to achieve results. We currently have openings:
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http://www.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people-employment/careers WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
FUEL/FIREWOOD
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
HOUSES FOR SALE
HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
SEASONED FIR, delivered in 1 cord loads. Larry Mitchell, Since 1996. 250-702-2174
PELLET STOVE Whitfield Advantage 11-T. Excellent condition includes 18 bags pinnacle fir pellets 40 pounds each, stored indoors. Total price $750 firm. Men’s & Ladies Golf Club sets. Call for more info. 250-339-5913
SEASONED FIREWOOD full dry cords. Fir $160, mixed Fir/Hem $150. 250-702-3959
FURNITURE ANTIQUE FURNITURE Sale Many pieces. 916 Heritage Meadow Drive, Campbell River Nov. 29, 30 & 31st from 2pm to 4pm. Phone 250-2863602 for details SINGLE TWIN bed, new, complete with mattress & bedding $200. obo. Sofa & matching armchair, brown tones, good cond. $250. obo. Call 250339-6503, Comox.
GARAGE SALES “HIGH CLASS� JUNIQUE SHOP
Opening Dec 5, 11am. -Antiques & collectibles -Vintage treasures -Eclectic home decor -Books & more. COOMBS - 2340 B Alberni Hwy. (northside of bridge on left) 250-586-6347
HOBBIES & CRAFTS GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Errington) Offering felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies at reasonable rates. Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: grinsheep@gmail.com
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2 LEATHER armchairs with ottomans - $400, 1 leather loveseat - $400, 2 Greek style end tables, 1 Greek style coffee table w/glass - $400. 250338-2704. 2 YR. Old wing brocade swoop back couch - $325. Ultnamatic medical bed 4 yrs. old with 25yr. warranty, lifts head, massages-auto. - paid $5,200, selling for $2,200 obo (must sell). Smoke free home, all like new. 250-338-2166. 4X8 BEARE Trailer w/extras, $1000. 12’ professional sized shuffle board w/extras, $800. Oak table w/padded arm chairs w/leaf, $500. Electrical heater, $125. (778)420-4281. BEDROOM SUITE mahogany - dresser, drawers mirror side table, $450. King size headboard (split frame). 2 mahogany living room chairs $50 each. 2 bedroom chairs - blue, cream frames & cane backs, $30 each. 2 bar chairs - black frame, green suede, $20 each. 250-898-8850. ESTATE SALE of Construction quality brand name materials & tools. Call (250)3394970. HAMSTER STUFF Deluxe Habitat cage for gerbil, mouse or hamster; 11�x10� travel carrier; bedding & food; and expansion kits: D-loop, Outhouse, Comfort Wheel - $125. CHILD’S BIKE 7-10 Year Old, Jamis Ranger, black, bought locally at DCC Bikes - $165. 250-218-5295 HEINTZMAN PIANO - Upright for sale. Great condition. $1700. Please call to view this lovely piano. 250-338-6757 LIFT CHAIR and recliner, moss green, good condition, $550. Call (250)334-9700.
PLAY STATION 2 – 2 controllers, 16 MB memory, 85 volt AC adapter, all cords, wireless controller $90. NINTENDO 64 – 2 controllers, 6 games, all cords $100. Stamp collection. Call 250-897-8499
STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING. “The big year end clear out!� 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
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.
APARTMENT/CONDOS
CUMBERLAND CHARACTER 4 bdrm/2 ba, 3 stories, over 2000 sq.ft. High ceilings, fir floors, stunning views. Great rental or renovate to meet your dreams. 2779 Maryport Ave. $239,000. (250) 702-7219.
CUSTOM 5 Bedroom + Den, 3 bath, 2900 Sq Ft. with many extras! Amazing location with private, serene backyard & mountain views. $498,000. 2069 Varsity Drive. (250)926-0030. View photos on UsedCampbellRiver.com
COMOX INDEPENDENT/ supportive living. 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, full kitchen, downtown Stevenson Place. Immediate possession. 250-338-5563. misk5563@gmail.com NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. $339,900 (250)753-9123
APARTMENTS
DUPLEX/TOWNHOUSE 14-1335 13th St 2 Bed 1Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $800/mth Avail Nov 1st 4C 851 5th St 2 Bed 1Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $800/mth Avail immed
HOUSES 1227 Kye Bay 3 Bed 3Bath N/S 7 Appliances $1400/mth Avail Jan 1st 7735 Tozer Rd 4 Bed 2 Bath N/S 4 Appliances $900/mth Avail Dec 1st 2397 Cooper Pl 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $1350/mth Avail Dec 1st 1905 Coleman Rd 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1500/mth Avail Nov 15th 2705 Urquhart Ave 3 Bed 3 Bath 5 Appliances $1400/mth Avail Jan 1st 7682 Armstrong Rd 4 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1500/mth Avail Nov 1st
For Sale or Trade ocean/mountain view home. 676 Pacific Heights Lane. Main level entry walkout basement 3 bdrm, 2.5 bthm, 2400 sq.ft, 4 yrs old. $449,000. Will trade for home with good parking for 35’ RV. 250-923-5065.
APARTMENT/CONDO
VICTORIA 2 BDRM CONDO 1380 sq ft. Quiet 55+ bldg near Hillside Mall & Jubilee Hospital. No-step entry. $203,000. Call Claire 1-250858-6775.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 MONTH FREE. Large 1 Bdrm. Free heat. Elevator. Great location! From $650/mo. 250-334-4646. BRIGHT 2-BDRM CONDO, Stevenson Place, Comox. Independent senior living with services. (250)337-5081.
HOMES FOR RENT ENJOY RURUAL living. Avail Nov 1. 3 bdrm home nested in woods. R/V boat Prkg. Lovely large private driveway & yard. $1000+utils. Damage dep. Responsible people please. Ref. Fanny Bay BC. 250-335-1230
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STORAGE
TRENDY TIN Town location, 1500 sq ft, 10’ ceilings, bay door, plenty of natural light. Suitable for retail, studio, offices etc. Reasonable rent, NO triple net. Ph 250-897-0950 days, 250-703-0400 eves.
COVERED BOAT storage $2.50 per ft. per month, 5 month min. Located in Merville. 250-792-3929
RV RESORT ON THE LAKE
250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca
CLOSE TO GOOSE SPIT 3 bdrm, 2 bath, F&S, family rm, carport, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $1,100/mth RURAL HOME 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, on no thru street, 5 appls, carport, beautifully landscaped fenced yrd, deck, wired workshop, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $1,350/mth BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT HOME 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, hot tub, sauna, 2 decks, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Immed. $2,000/mth COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 3 appls, double garage, fenced yrd, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Dec. 1 $1,100/mth NEWER CTNY HOME 3 bdrm & bonus rm, 2 bath, 6 appls, gas F/P, double garage. College/Costco area, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 $1,400/mth COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, F/P, fenced yrd. w/shed, carport, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Dec. 1 - $1,150/mth
Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or
RV & BOAT STORAGE Covered & Secure $3.00/ft per month 5 months min. storage • Phone: Courtenay
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SUITES, LOWER
COMOX- QUIET area close to hospital/mall, own entry, furnished 1 bdrm, shared W/D. $750inclusive. (250)339-6680.
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WATERFRONT suite 1bdrm. N/S, utils, laundry, cable internet incld, $685. 250-335-1566.
RENTALS
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
APARTMENT/CONDO
OFFICE/RETAIL
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.
910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth
TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222
Prime space available 1,825 sq. ft. available now. Street level. Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building. Air conditioned. Ample parking. Suitable for retail or office. One of the finest professional buildings in the Comox Valley. For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490
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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 all 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. A very well maintained, and well managed mature adult building. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave.
OTHER AREAS PARK MODEL- Yuma, Arizon RV park. $17,000. Fully furnished, many extras. Call (250)923-5848 or 1-928-2571456.
RENTALS
RECREATION
Houses & Suites
1130A 2nd St 3 Bed 1 Bath N/S N/P 4 Appliances $1100/mth Avail Nov 15th
REAL ESTATE
SHOT SHELL RE-LOADER 12 Gauge. Size-O-Matic. (1-stroke, 1-shell). 20K primers + powder. $595. 250-2863308.
Ltd.
2896 APPLE DR. Located in the heart of Willow Point, this 1478 sqft rancher offers 4bdrms, 2bths, newer kitchen, roof & flooring. Private fncd yard, RV parking. $259,000. http://sites.google.com/site/ 2896appledrive Kim: 250-923-6503.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS SQUIRE BASS guitar includes stand and bag and a bass PV amp, 112 series. Excellent condition, $275. Call (250)9411401.
Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC VAN 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.
303-4686 Alderwood 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $975/mth Avail. Nov.15
POTTER’S WHEEL for sale. Excellent condition. Asking $500.00. Please call to view 250-897-3142.
STEVENSON PLACE, Comox- 1 bdrm unit, supportive living, 24hr responder on site, close to shopping, doctor’s, golf course. For more information, please phone, (250)339-0358 or email: pcalcutt@shaw.ca
CAMPBELL RIVER
#26-1120 Evergreen Road. 3 bdrms /2 bthrms. Dead end street. Backs onto forest land. 1312 sq ft. $236,900. 250-2869816
RENTALS
www.advancedpm.ca 250-338-2472
TOWNHOUSES / DUPLEXES
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Neat & tidy split level home is located near schools, incl. E'cole Robb Road, Comox Rec Centre, airport, CFB Comox, & on bus routes. This wonderful family home features 3+ bdrms, 2 baths, 4 appl. & has patio doors leading to raised deck overlooking large, well treed, fully fenced yard providing plenty of privacy. Yard is fully fenced. Pets are welcome BY APPROVAL ONLY, w/ deposit. $1300/mth Imm. poss. available
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CEDAR MANOR 463-12th Street A VERY SPECIAL TWO BEDROOM in mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Fresh, recent renovation. All new appliances. Unique, bright layout. Security entry. Large private deck overlooking garden. This is a very attractive and unique suite. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. ONE BEDROOM Recent renovation — Attractive suite in a quiet, adult building close to all services. Elevator. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
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BRAND NEW 1 bdrm/1 bath townhouses within walking distance of downtown Ctny, 5 appls, beautifully finished interiors, res. pkg, N/S, cat ok w/ref. Avail. Immed $750 WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls, patio, 2 res. pkg spaces, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. & Jan. 1 - $750/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, new carpeting, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed $725/mth ARGO COURT 2 bdrm units, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl., N/S, cat neg. w/ref. Avail.Immed.$700/mth SPACIOUS NEWER DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, fam rm, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg.w/ref. Avail. Immed. 1 $1,200/mth SUNRIDGE TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 5 appls, elect. F/P, carport, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $1,100/mth. CLOSE TO SUPERSTORE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, ground floor, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets Avail. Immed. $750/mth #250 rent incentive w/1yr lease. NEWER DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, gas F/P, garage N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 - $1,200/mth CENTRAL CTNY rancher style duplex, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, garden shed, N/S, small dog w/ref. Avail. Immed. - $900/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, balcony, res. pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $800/mth CLOSE TO QUALITY FOODS 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls, patio, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 - $850/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, townhouse, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 $800/mth. COMOX TOWNHOUSE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg., walk to downtown, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $925/mth TRUMPETER’S LANDING 2 bdrm & den, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, F/P, patio, underground pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Jan. 1 $1,000/mth FIVE OAKS 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, laminate flrs, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. Jan. 1 $750/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 1 & 2 bdrm units, 4 appls, balcony/patio, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. & Jan. 1 - $650 & $750/mth COMOX TOWNHOUSE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, garage, baloncy/patio, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. $1,150/mth
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Pet store overcomes challenges to celebrate five years
KAREN EASTLAND, LEFT, and staff at Courtenay Pet Centre. From left: Tarron Nowlan, KT Kroetsch and Ammon Draper.
Five years in business is a milestone for anyone. But when you start out as a first-time business owner competing with big-box corporations, and then receive a life-altering medical diagnosis a couple of years in, it truly is an accomplishment worth celebrating. When Karen Eastland opened Courtenay Pet Centre in 2008, she knew it would be a challenge. But she was confident that her professional background and love of animals would stand her in good stead. “I’d worked at a pet store in Campbell River for five years,” said Eastland, who owns the shop with husband Dale Mattson. “We thought the people of Courtenay would be supportive of a smaller place that could focus on their needs and have less of a corporate feel. Looking back, it was a pretty brave move on our part.” With a focus on fish, birds, reptiles
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A new Comox Valley B&B Association board has been elected: Andy Whyte (president), Nicole Allen (vice-president), Elaine Smith (secretary), Jim Martin (treasurer) and Carolyn Touhey (marketing). The association includes members from Comox, Courtenay, Royston, Union Bay and Miracle Beach. Accommodations are diverse, including bed and breakfasts, vacation rentals, cottages and suites. Some are self-catering, others provide home-cooked meals. Premises are routinely inspected to ensure high standards, whether guests are seeking a home-away-from-home experience for vacation or work, or for short or long-term stays.
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and other small critters, the shop immediately grabbed a share of the local market. Wal-Mart closed down its pet section, which helped. Then the eventual closure of Petland brought even more traffic, which allowed Eastland to add a staff member. This became particularly important when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2011. “When I first got sick, I was always tired and sometimes would have to lie down in the back of the store,”
she said. “I thought I was getting burnt out, but one day I woke up and my legs were numb. It was difficult at first, and I relied on my mom, husband
and staff to help out. I couldn’t have done it, and I still couldn’t do it, without them.” Courtenay Pet Centre is at 4-2760 Cliffe Ave.
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Welcome to Courtomoxland
Disagreement about amalgamation is not surprising because this thorny issue has been contentious for decades. We applaud four former Comox Valley mayors – Fred Bates, Greg Phelps, Bronco Moncrief and Ron Webber — for broaching the subject of combining our three municipalities into one. Current mayors Larry Jangula, Paul Ives and Leslie Baird are opposed. We will not assume it’s simply because at least two of them would be out of a job, as some are already suggesting. There is an argument to be made pro and con. The upside: • Fewer personnel would be needed in an amalgamated city hall, reducing costs for beleaguered taxpayers. • One united municipal government representing almost 50,000 people would have greater clout when lobbying senior levels of government. The downside: • Job loss from layoffs of staff, removing paycheques from a region that doesn’t have an abundance of secure, well-paying jobs with benefits. • A potential loss of identity on a combined municipal council likely formed by population numbers. Cumberland would be especially vulnerable. Cumberlanders shouldn’t be too quick to spurn the notion, though. Infrastructure, most visibly village roads, is run down, thanks to a predominantly residential taxbase. If this does go to referendum, voters would have to know the assets and liabilities of each current municipality to make an informed decision. Imagine the displeasure of West Germans after the Berlin Wall fell and they had to absorb an inefficient, indebted East German economy. The Comox Valley is not as ludicrously overgoverned as Greater Victoria, and amalgamation negotiations would be complicated, but if Israelis and Arabs can negotiate the occasional peace treaty, anything is possible. To start the ball rolling, we offer Courtomoxland as a name for our new, larger city. Any better ideas? E-mail or Facebook them to us. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Record Question of the Week This week: Seventy-one per cent of respondents so far say local governments in the Comox Valley should be amalgamated. What’s your thought about this controversial issue? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. Four end-of-life beds will open in the Comox Valley by the end of 2014. Lobbying by the Comox Valley Hospice Society seems to have paid off.
Instead of yet again cancelling a fall sitting of the legislature, the B.C. Liberal government should be debating issues and answering questions.
‘Too much local government’ Dear editor, I appreciate the views of present Courtenay Mayor Larry Jangula and Comox Mayor Paul Ives in their approach to changing local governments. Former mayors deserve credit for promoting rapid change. It is time for change. We have too much local government and administrations that add cost and little value to essential services. One obvious solution is to dissolve the Comox Valley Regional District, and assign administrative responsibilities for rural areas A, B and C to Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland. The Province would have to be involved, as they created regional districts in 1965. A referendum would give rural residents a choice in governance. This could be done in 2014, without any further extensive, expensive studies. Common services would likely be a better approach than amalgamation. Cities, towns,
villages and rural areas have said they want to have their own identities. With the elimination of the CVRD , there would need to be a rationalization of services. Each of the three municipal councils and administrations could have primary responsibility for key services, for all Comox Valley residents. For example, it would make some sense for Cumberland to manage solid waste and Comox Valley water — both in their
backyard. Comox could manage liquid waste for the same reason and Comox Valley fire protection/emergency preparedness. Courtenay could manage policing, roads, planning and public transit. These are some of the critical services and some of CVRD’s knowledgeable staff and unionized employees would be absorbed into the three other local administrations. This large change would require extensive planning to ensure that the transition of essential services is well-managed. The Province has predicted a shortage of municipal management skills. It would not be a hardship for the CVRD’s displaced employees to find positions elsewhere. The Province will need to lead on this. Perhaps the performance audit of the CVRD will expedite the process. Phil Harrison, Area B
seniors, and particularly among women, is increasing at an alarming rate. The super-rich will barely notice these fee and rate increases, but while the government proclaims a budget surplus, poor seniors will have to decide which meals they can no longer afford. Christy Clark should be raising revenues through fair taxes, based on ability to pay, not through fee and rate increases that hit hardest at seniors who have the least.
So, we seniors need to be more concerned about the future for our children and grandchildren who will have to live with the consequences of globalization and privatization of our economy. Obviously, the 40 per cent of the Comox Valley who are seniors must challenge those who say that seniors are the problem. We must challenge government to make decisions about public health care on the basis of credible data rather than ideology. Cliff Boldt, Courtenay
Dear editor, I want to be the first to ask Robert French from Denman Island (New ferries business model? Record, Nov. 28) to run for Mayor of the newly amalgam-
ated “Comox Valley” municipality. He seems to be one of the true reality-driven visionaries in the area. Thanks, Robert. Kurt Nielsen, Courtenay
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One obvious solution is to dissolve the Comox Valley Regional District, and assign administrative responsibilities for rural areas A, B and C to Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland.
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‘Sock it to Seniors Month’ Dear editor, November was Sock it to Seniors Month! First, the government slashed the seniors’ discount on BC Ferries by 50 per cent. Now, Christy Clark’s cabinet is imposing a cumulative increase of 28.1 per cent on BC Hydro rates. And seniors are preparing for a 4.1-per-cent increase in MSP premiums, and health authorities are sending out notices of increases in the cost of residential care. Access to needed community health services, like home support, continues to decline even though such services could save the public acute care system millions of dollars. Not all seniors are poor, but many do live on fixed incomes. The rate of poverty among
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Christy Clark, cabinet have some ‘splainin’ to do Dear editor, While Christy Clark is touring about China for six days on the public dime, we had some interesting news. First, we are facing a 25-per-cent increase in B.C. Hydro electricity rates over five years. Second, B.C. has once again the highest rate of child poverty in Canada, 18.5 per cent. That works out to one in five children in B.C. living below the poverty line. This does not bode well for B.C.’s future. The provincial government has decided to make things even more difficult for these children by increasing electricity rates by 25 per cent. There will be no corresponding increase in wages, pensions or welfare.
Where will the money come from? People will spend less on food, clothing, charitable giving, live in less-expensive housing, etc. This does not bode well for the children of B.C. Many will try to economize by cutting back on the use of electricity. Unfortunately, if this has a major impact on BC Hydro’s income, they will simply increase the electricity rates again. Their object is to increase the amount of money they take in. They have huge debts to pay. Former premier Gordon Campbell signed run-ofthe-river projects with private corporations, some for up to 30 years. He then forced BC Hydro to purchase this electricity at 10 times what they could sell
Unilateral change no good
Dear editor, The appeal by the former mayors for the provincial government to unilaterally impose Erik Eriksson a single government for to have retained their the Comox Valley could sense of identity despite very easily backfire. having been politically There is a strong amalgamated into Areas sentiment in the Valley C and A in favour of respecdue process tively.) and conThere is a The comitant strong sentiment best plan community in the Valley in would be to consultation. favour of due pro- engage us Just cess and concomi- in a serious provincially think HST. tant community sponsored Add the consultation. governance fact that study, with many peoa serious ple feel that amalgamation is a cruel consultative component. Many things have form of identity theft and you total up serious changed since the last go-round. resistance to the idea. I think the Comox (It is worthwhile to Valley, right now, is note that Black Creek, ready and willing to Merville and Oyster give it another try. River and Royston, Erik Eriksson, Union Bay, Fanny Bay Courtenay and the islands all seem
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it for. This does not make economic sense. However, it does make a lot of money for the private corporations. Campbell then decided we should all have the new not-so-smart meters. There went close to another billion dollars. BC Hydro is a Crown corporation, which must now pay for all of this
along with the high salaries of their executives and board of directors. While Ms. Clark is in China she was interviewed by an English reporter from the Chinese media. It’s a very interesting clip. She explained the government was selling B.C. bonds in China in Chinese currency to “make money in a lucrative market.” She invited China to come to
B.C. to learn how to frack. What Ms. Clark needs to do is come back to B.C., unlock the doors to the legislature and have the legislature sit. She and her ministers need to explain in detail, to the citizens and taxpayers of this province, why BC Hydro is raising the electricity rates by 25 per cent. Ms. Clark and her ministers need to explain to the children of this province why one in five of them is living in poverty. They need to explain to the voters/taxpaying citizens of this province how they plan to raise these children out of poverty. Not a repetition of the campaign slogans but an actual plan, with steps to be taken, and how it will all be achieved.
Dear editor, Like others in the Comox Valley, I support regional economic sustainability and applaud shellfish aquaculture industry values of producing healthy shellfish and preserving and protecting a fragile marine ecosystem. On the surface, then, expanding oyster and geoduck leases in subtidal and intertidal zones can appear to answer the need for economic development in the Baynes Sound. However, these initiatives that involve expanding oyster tenures and introducing hundreds of hectares of subtidal and intertidal geoduck operations violate two recently published government scientific advisories. These advisories would call an immediate halt due to excessively high cadmium levels in Baynes Sound and the lack of scientific research to predict long range cumulative effects of either intertidal or subtidal commercial-scale geoduck operations. Baynes Sound waters are verified as having some of the highest cadmium levels in the world and oys-
ters grown in the Baynes Sound have cadmium levels that exceed health levels set by WHO, EU, New Zealand and China. B.C. oysters exceeding the Chinese maximum level of two ppm have been returned. Recognizing the potential market impact of high cadmium levels, the Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program (ACRDP) Fact Sheet (Issue 7/May 2010) on cadmium in deepwater-cultured oysters advises the industry to
site leases in waters that are known to be low in cadmium and to harvest in the summer months when the levels are known to be a little lower. Given Baynes Sound verified high levels, any expansion of oyster leases violates this advisory and puts consumer health at risk. After the Chinese returned B.C. oysters, Health Canada issued an advisory to limit consumption of B.C. oysters to 12 per month, but those at
high health risk — individuals with renal failure, smokers, women, children and First Nations individuals — should show extra caution. This advisory can be read in the BC Disease Registry where it is accompanied by the misleading claim that the research linking consumption and health risk is not strong. Some scientists argue the 12-per-month limit should be lowered. Sharon Small, Denman Island
Dear editor, I am writing to ask that the BC Utilities Commission not approve BC Hydro’s opt-out fee for those of us choosing to keep our analog hydro meters. I am frustrated and angry over BC Hydro’s coercive, threatening and punitive tactics regarding my choice to keep my meter as Hydro’s actions go against my human rights and my right to choose.
Maintaining my health is my top priority so I choose to minimize my exposure to electrical radiation as much as possible. At the same time, I live simply. My income is low so I am unable to pay the exorbitant and unfair monthly penalty fee Hydro has threatened to charge me for keeping my analog meter. Not only is the fee extortionist but my meter is read bi-monthly so a monthly penalty to have
my meter read makes no sense. That there is a threat of having my power cut off if I don’t pay the fee is a further slap in the face after I’ve paid every Hydro bill fully and on time for 45 years! Those of us who are concerned, aware and unwilling to have our democratic rights ignored don’t deserve to pay for a corporation’s abuse of power. Roberta Meilleur, Comox Valley
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why one in five of them is living in poverty. They need to explain to the voters/ taxpaying citizens of this province how they plan to raise these children out of poverty. E.A. Foster
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China has a very large supply of natural gas as does Malaysia. They don’t need LNG from B.C., unless we sell it to them for less than they can produce it themselves. There will be no “trillion dollars” in royalties. There are no impending 100,000 jobs. Ms. Clark had the nerve to tell the Chinese reporter B.C.’s natural gas will have a larger impact on the Canadian economy than Alberta’s oil does. For those of us who still have some disposable income, please remember to donate to the Christmas charities that will be asking for help during the coming season. One in five children will need it. E. A. Foster, Comox
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Denman Faire focusing on food For 31 years, people Also, the Faire offers have been flocking many culinary treats to the annual Dento take home as a gift. man Island Christmas There is homemade Craft Faire mainly for jam in dozens of flathe classic craft genres, vours, and fudge that is such as ceramics, jewregularly deemed “the elry, and fabric arts. best I’ve ever tasted.” Visitors roam the There are organic two festive halls buygarlic braids and flaing scented candles voured vinegars that and stained glass, are so beautifully prewooden boxes and wilsented that they conlow baskets, wall covstitute works of art. erings, bed coverings, There are teas both and more. tasty and medicinal, But they also come made from local ingrefor the food! This year, dients. the culinary arts will And for a headier be highlighted in a new brew, indulge in a botfeature: a multi-vendor tle of sparkling apple, local food fair in the raspberry, or cranberback room of the Denry-chocolate wine from man Community Hall. Hornby Island Winery, “There is so much or a bottle of roseculinary talent on and flavoured honey wine around Denman, and from Middle Mountain there’s so much interMead. est in local, homemade and artisanal foods VENDORS WILL these days, so this OFFER countless seemed like a natural Christmas treasures evolution,” says Faire this weekend during co-ordinator Autumn the Denman Island White. “We’ve always Christmas Craft Faire. offered hot lunches at both halls, but I felt we needed to find a way to Barker, who runs the let our culinary arti- popular Curve Cafe at sans really shine.” the ferry terminal, will The food fair will provide chili con carne highlight ( w i t h some of local beef) Denman’s There is so and vegan w e l l - much culinary tal- chili. estabIn the l i s h e d ent on and around v i b r a n t c u l i n a r y Denman, and outdoor business- there’s so much area by Winter Spring Tire Special es. the Cominterest in local, When 2013 Kathy When you you purchase purchase aa set set of of our our in-stock All-Season munity homemade and winter tires you can have them mounted Tolson Hall there tires you can have them mounted and e s t a b - artisanal foods will be and balanced for free; a $100 value. balanced for free; a $100 value. Call Call now.now. l i s h e d these days, so this hot apple While supplies last! While supplies last! Kathy’s c i d e r, Tires for sizes all makes and models. seemed like a natuVarious available. Salsa at teas and Offer ends December 14, 2013. See Dealer for Details. Exp. April 30/13 the insis- ral evolution. coffees, t e n c e s m o k e d Autumn White RICE TOYOTA COURTENAY of her salmon, friends, 445 Crown Crown Isle Isle Blvd., Blvd., Courtenay Courtenay and — 445 who wanted regular new this year — res250-338-6761 •• courtenaytoyota.com courtenaytoyota.com 250-338-6761 access to her zesty taurateur Jenny Meyer Service Hours: Hours: M-F M-F 88 –– 5:30; 5:30; SAT SAT 8-5 8-5 DLR DLR 7478 7478 Service fresh tomato salsa, in will set up her barbe2002. Now she distrib- cue and serve pulled “We service your Toyota the way we built it” utes widely on Vancou- pork buns. ver Island and recently added a new product, Kathy’s Humous. For the Faire, she’s serving fresh corn tortilla tacos, spinach and feta pockets, and humous and pita plates with black olive tapenade. Caterer Magdalene Joli likes to source ingredients from the 40-acre permaculture farm she runs with her husband. She’ll serve sandwiches using her homemade organic breads, along with curON ALL ried squash soup, and muffins for the early birds. LeeAndra Jacobs is LIMITED TIME ONLY also a Denman farmer and a perennial favourite at the Denman Farmers’ Market. She’ll offer her much3175 Cliffe Avenue loved samosas, gyoza, 250-334-2533 * Free item must be equal or lesser value of two purchased items. and kale rolls. Tachi
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Experience the North Pole with Coastal Black After seeing the huge success of Coastal Black’s Pumpkinfest, the Black Creek winery and meadery wanted to do something that would not only bring the North Pole to Vancouver Island but would help those less fortunate. Experience the North Pole begins this Friday and runs every Friday to Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. until Dec. 23. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and visit Santa’s village, have your photo taken with Santa, stroll through Winter Wonderland with ice sculptures from local artists and listen to carolers. This family event also includes the biggest Christmas tree in town, festive games and a nativity scene. “We are excited to bring together families in the community for a festive event that will not only put smiles on
Party Dec. 8 at LUSH
LUSH is having a party Dec. 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. Come share in the harvest, dining on local produce chicken and pork that was harvested through the Fruit Tree Program. LUSH Valley thanks the community and all our volunteers for their generosity and a successful harvesting season. LUSH picked 5,211 pounds of fruit and picked and culled 20 chickens through the Fruit Tree Program in October. We will be cooking in the kitchen Dec. 8 from noon in preparation if you would like to help. Come join us at 1126 Piercy Ave. in Courtenay and enjoy some scrumptious local fare. Ask about regular free cooking programs for youth and adults, from cooking healthy meals on a budget, to vegetarian cooking. For more information about LUSH Valley Food Action Society programs, workshops and events, please contact us at the office at 250-331-0152 or admin@lushvalley.org. For more details, visit www.lushvalley. org. — LUSH Valley Food Action Society
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