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Jangula takes exception to Ambler’s claims of cronyism Scott Stanfield Courtenay Mayor Larry Jangula takes exception to Coun. Jon Ambler’s claim that he failed to identify the problem and concerns about cronyism with respect to his idea to form a citizen finance committee. Ambler made the comment after recently announcing he is gunning for the mayor’s seat in the Nov. 15 civic election. “Unfortunately, Mr. Ambler has misrepresented the facts concerning the creation, makeup and function of this committee,” said Jangula, who is seeking a second term as mayor. He first proposed the committee idea about a year ago, but it was shot down by council. Ambler did not see the sense in seeking out non-elected people to perform council’s job, suggesting a citizen committee might have its own agenda. He recalls Jangula presented the idea at the last-minute of a council meeting. “We don’t do business like that at council,” Ambler said. “Usually there’s a complete explanation, and then we can debate on it in an informed way, and then make a decision. This idea was not explained at all. When we asked the mayor
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The committee would review and provide recommendations concerning short- and longterm financial plans and budgets. It would also provide input during the budget process, with recommendations for core services and capital projects. Members would also provide council with comment and recommendations on any other relevant financial matters. Jangula said such committees exist in municipalities throughout Canada, and are recognized as a valuable contributor to councils, city staff and taxpayers. “This is not about cronyism,” Jangula said. “This is all about providing council with input and recommendations to allow them to make the best, informed decisions on important financial matters that affect the city, and ultimately our taxpayers, all done at no cost.” Ambler disagrees, noting committee members would need to be trained, which takes staff time. “I don’t mind the cost if you’ve identified the problem,” Ambler said.
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Wet weather brings water levels back to norm Erin Haluschak Record Staff
Although it’s put a damper on many outdoor activities, the current week-long stretch of wet weather is “great news” for BC Hydro. With the showers across the Comox Valley, Stephen Watson, stakeholder engagement and communications representative for BC Hydro, said the rain is a welcome relief. “We’re starting to recover nicely. The rain fall over the weekend was very significant and has resulted in the largest water inflows BC Hydro has seen into the Comox Lake Reservoir in about a year. It rose about one metre in elevation over those two days, in addition to the water level
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Water levels at the Comox Lake reservoir have returned to normal levels thanks to the seasonal weather pattern of the past week. rise from last week,” he explained. The reservoir has now gone past the middle elevation range and is now entering the top half, sitting at about 134 metres as of Mon-
day, Watson added. “Water free-spills over the dam at 135.33 metres. Entering the fall season we like the reservoir below 134 metres if possible.” At full capacity, the
Puntledge Generating Station is capable of producing 24 megawatts, which can serve about 12,000 homes, but it hasn’t been in operation since June due to low water lev-
Options abound for youth at LINC Centre Scott Stanfield Record Staff
The LINC Youth Centre offers many things to young people: low-cost drop-in programs, a free food program each Saturday, and the only indoor skatepark on Vancouver Island. Annual events include the Young Ones vs. Old Ones Road Hockey Tournament and the Gnarly Little Christmas Craft Fair. “We’re really a gem when it
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els. Watson added power has been supplied through undersea cables from the Lower Mainland and Peace River areas. BC Hydro will be generating at full capacity this week. “It’s been a very trying year to get through,” he noted and added the current rains have made a big difference not only in power generation but for fish habitat as well. “It feels like typical fall weather, but we really need it.” Watson said BC Hydro is looking at flood risk management operations. He added they will be keeping an eye on the accumulation of snow on the mountain, and any possibility of a pineapple express, particularly through November to January. Watson noted water will most likely be
spilled throughout the week, with water discharges highest at night. BC Hydro advises the public to be cautious around the Puntledge River. ••• With almost an identical outlook for the next few days, Environ-
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Klupsas notes an increase in youth with special needs. “They’re blending right in,” she said. Coun. Ronna-Rae Leonard noted the difficulty of reaching vulnerable situations. “The fact that you’re able to draw them in and change their lives is amazing,” Leonard said. “I’m in awe.” The Haunted House opens Oct. 25 at the LINC. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Airport uses ShakeOut to train for spill scenario Erin Haluschak Record Staff
It’s a scenario they’ve practised many times, but hope never to use. Thursday morning in conjunction with The Great British Columbia ShakeOut, staff at the Comox Valley Airport responded to a fuel spill from a chartered airplane — but it was all for practise. “We started this exercise off with 19 Wing when they brought over a Buffalo aircraft to simulate a charter aircraft that would have a fuel spill,” explained airport CEO Fred Bigelow. “As the scenario unfolded, it started with our staff at the Comox Valley Airport, then broadened out, (we) brought in fire departments from both 19 Wing Comox and the Comox Fire Department.” The situation is one which happens a few times a year at the airport, explained Bigelow, with a variety of scenarios from fires to securities breaches, taking place. Some situations are mandated by Transport Canada, while others, “we do just because we know it’s what we need to make sure our people, our staff and everyone else we work with are confident to deal with whatever might come our way.” Bigelow added a live exercise is extremely useful in getting airport staff used to following procedures, going through checklists and understanding challenges in communication that would come from an emergency. “We feel pretty well prepared to respond to anything that might come our way.” Last spring, the airport con-
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Staff from the Comox Valley Airport, 19 Wing Comox Fire Department and the Comox Fire Department came together to participate in a mock fuel spill Thursday morning at the Comox Airport for annual training. ducted an exercise based around a bomb threat, something which Bigelow said is created based on what staff might need along with the airport’s other partners. The scenario worked well with the explosive ordinance disposal unit across the area at 19 Wing. “They had folks in here training, we tied it in with 19 Wing’s training requirements and it worked out well for both of us,” he added. Bigelow noted there generally are no big surprises which come from practising the scenarios.
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the real world — it’s communications above all else.” As for the likelihood of a reallife spill taking place, Bigelow explained the odds are “very unlikely.” “Fuel spills, especially fuel spills of any magnitude are very unlikely given that both the protocols are in place and there are technical safety measures and devices in place to stop it. That said, it can happen and we want to be prepared for that.”
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Coal company plans to re-apply for environmental certificate for proposed Raven mine Scott Stanfield Record Staff
Compliance Coal, the proponent of the proposed Raven coal mine near Baynes Sound, hopes to re-apply for an environmental certificate in the next few weeks. “You have to work through some things with the government before you can actually put it in,”
Compliance president/chief operations officer Stephen Ellis said. Last year, the provincial Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) rejected Compliance’s initial application. The company expects the Raven mine would create about 350 full-time jobs and spinoff jobs. Estimates indicate it could operate 16 years.
“We plan to extract the coal at a rate that makes it economically viable,” Ellis said. Once it receives the application, the EAO will have 30 days to evaluate the submission, notes CoalWatch Comox Valley Society president John Snyder. A working group will help evaluate the application. If the process determines
previous deficiencies have been adequately addressed, the Environmental Assessment process will then move from pre-application to the 180-day Application Review Stage. The working group consists of dozens of senior and local government officials, health authority officers and First Nations. Included are K’ómoks First
Nation Chief Rob Everson, North Island medical health officer Charmaine Enns, and Alana Mullaly and Kent Leontowich of the Comox Valley Regional District. CoalWatch will monitor the situation on a daily basis. Updated information can be found at www.coalwatch.ca.
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Comox Valley Elections 2014 Saturday, November 15 is “Municipal Elections” day across the province. In the Comox Valley, the representation of five governance branches will be determined; Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland municipalities, as well as School District 71 trustees and the Comox Valley Region-
Tom Grant Running for mayor
After four terms as a town councillor I, Tom Grant, am running for mayor of Comox. Why am I seeking this office? Primarily because I love this town and care greatly about the future of Comox. As a business owner and longtime resident of the Valley I have always considered myself very fortunate to be able to take an active part in the life of the community in
Paul Ives
Running for mayor
Paul Ives has announced his intention to seek re-election as mayor of the Town of Comox. Paul Ives will seek his third term as mayor of Comox. He served two terms as a town councillor prior to his election as mayor. “I have been proud to have played a part at the council table in helping to make Comox a better place, and in many ways, simply
Russ Arnott Running for council
Russ Arnott is seeking re-election to Comox council and is ready to bring his council experience, management skills and positive outlook to serve our Comox residents. “It’s time to get back to work and help steer Comox towards the future, to find incentives for businesses to stay, and new ones to come,” he said. “Our marina area is key to draw-
Kathleen Bell Running for council
National business leader and marketing professional Kathleen Bell today will run for a seat on Comox town council. “I am excited about the opportunity to serve the people and families of Comox,” said Bell. “I will bring a variety of real-world experience and creative idea generation to council. I have a proven
Don Davis
Running for council
I take great pleasure to announce that I will be standing for election as councillor for the Town of Comox. I would like to thank everyone who has supported me, it is that encouragement that has led to my decision to run. I have continued to attend council meetings and I am up to date on current issues. I have always felt that the key to good governance, at the local
al District. The Comox Valley Record continues its coverage today, with the submitted press releases from all those running for Comox town council. Next up: Comox Valley Regional District - Thursday, October 23.
my work here and my four terms as a Comox councillor. But I believe greatly that it is time for change; it is time for improvement; and it’s time to explore new directions. I’m confident I can bring you those things. I think Comox is a great town. But, all is not rosy. There are things that could be done differently – and better – and sooner, rather than later. You can ask any citizen what we can do better and you will likely get similar questions; Where are the pubs? Why isn’t there a shoe store,
or a men’s clothing store? How come the marina is a dead zone? What’s happening with the mall as business after business closes? Now is the time for leadership so we as a community can really do something about the issues that are important to us all. We will do it together if you elect me mayor. The Comox I see is the Comox we all know and love, but better. I see a progressive Comox where you can sign up for rec centre classes online from your tablet. I see a town that welcomes new entrepreneurs and their families,
to open a new business and enjoy the kind of work-life balance many of us already enjoy. I see a Comox where the vacancy signs are down, and the ‘new business opening here’ signs are up. I also see a town where families and visitors experience a more vibrant and engaging Marina Park. Tom can be reached by phone at 250 871-4760, or via email at tom.grant@tomgrantformayor.com throughout the campaign. For more information on his campaign, visit his website at www. tomgrantformayor.com
the best place to live, work and play in the Comox Valley. “Each mayor has his or her own style of leadership, but my approach has always been one of building consensus and team work. “Each of our town councillors has contributed to the success of council. They will continue to be part of the collaborative decision-making process over the next four years. I believe that my style of leadership allows for success to be achieved across the board. “That, and my continued leader-
ship at a regional and even provincial level, is what makes me proud when looking back at what we have been able to accomplish and when looking forward as we all strive to make the town a better place and, perhaps, the best place in which to live, work and play. “My relationships with VIHA, minister Don McRae and minister John Duncan have been excellent as have my collaborative dealings with mayors Larry Jangula and Leslie Baird along with CVRD board chair Edwin Grieve.
“I also enjoyed the opportunity to represent CVRD at the Municipal Finance Authority from 2008 – 2011, which has been a very successful organization for just over 40 years.” Paul has been a resident of Comox for the past 22 years. He is married (Paula) and he has three sons; Matt, Andrew and Sean. Paul can be reached at 250-3399109, via email at paulives@shaw. ca, on Facebook (facebook.com/ paulives). All his info is also on his website: www.paulivesformayor.com
ing residents to the downtown core and I would like to work with the citizens to finally make Comox look like it truly is Comox by the Sea.” These past three years have taken Arnott from his 25-year career with the Coast Guard as officer-in-charge of the communications centre at Cape Lazo to a new role as manager, Canadian Forces Housing Agency, at CFB Comox. “We can’t always lean on property taxes to keep moving Comox forward,” he said. “We need to continue to successfully apply for
grants and look for alternate sources of funding. To ensure a vibrant Comox we need to invest in our future by improving efficiency and the cost effectiveness of our operations.” When Arnott served his first term on council between 2008 and 2011, he was able to see firsthand the needs of the town and was able to begin his vision of a Comox waterfront revitalization. With a second term, Arnott can take the skills he acquired and build upon them to serve the resi-
dents by mixing a social conscience with today’s fiscal realities. With over 26 years in the public sector Arnott is a proven facilitator, negotiator and manager that will help provide leadership and direction. If you believe in good governance and in protecting and improving our quality of life then please support Russ Arnott for re-election November 15. For further information visit www.russarnott.com or phone/text 250-218-2001.
track record of successful market programming and business growth, and I feel I could lead Comox in a direction that is focused on families, invests in future generations and provides vital growth opportunities for business and residents alike. I know I’m not alone in saying that I am tired of having to leave the place that I love to live for most everything from shopping to recreational activities with my children – this must change!” Bell has worked in marketing in
the private sector and in not-forprofit cause marketing. She sits as a board member for a medical supply company and is the head of marketing for Subway restaurants in Canada. It is this real-world experience and expertise that motivates Bell’s decision to enter the race for council. Bell has a team of supporters backing her new ideas for the Town of Comox and is constantly looking for more. She plans to campaign primarily using social media in
order to minimize her environmental impact. It will allow her to have ongoing conversations with voters, but she will also take part in campaign events she is organizing. Bell grew up in Drumheller, Alta., was educated in Nova Scotia at St. Francis Xavier University and has resided in Toronto since relocating to Comox. She lives in Comox with her husband Kris, son Lucien (7) and daughter Elliot (5). For more information, visit facebook.com/kathleen4comox.
level, is public participation. I was quite concerned with Comox council’s recent decision not to allow a delegation. It should not matter what the topic, if citizens feel passionate enough about something to bring it to the attention of council, they should be given the right to be heard. I believe that there should be more public consultation on a number of matters. If the community does not connect with council the broader perspective may not be reflected in decisions. While on council I was
always sensitive to concerns of citizens. When neighbourhood issues were raised I attended first-hand to become aware of the circumstance. I provided answers to questions and tried to get support from town staff to deal with those issues, wherever possible. As a councillor this is a practice that I will continue to adhere to. Keeping tax increases to a minimum must become a priority. Our community needs to be run the way we should run our homes. We need
to have the bills paid, put food on the table and make sure the roof does not leak before we take a vacation. There are a number of infrastructure issues such as aging water mains and crumbling sidewalks that must be dealt with. For change with experience please vote for Don Davis. As always, I am available should anyone have questions or suggestions. Please contact me at 250339-0505, cell 250-702-2876 or at dondaviscampaign@telus.net.
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Ken Grant seeks his fourth term on Comox council. He led the charge to break the four per cent annual tax increases and in fact, helped get taxes to a 1.1 per cent increase for residential and zero per cent for business in 2014. Ken was also instrumental in getting the Comox infrastructure
Marg Grant Running for council
Marg Grant may be new to the race for council but is a well-known face in our community. She is a proud member of one of Comox’s pioneering families and is committed to serving our town as councillor. As a mother, grandmother and wife with a long history of community service under her belt, Marg offers a balanced approach to our town’s exciting future.
Hugh MacKinnon Running for council
After hearing encouragement from many and, with the support of my family, I have made the decision and am excited to seek re-election in November to again represent citizens as a councillor for the Town of Comox. I am proud of many of Comox council’s achievements, particularly keeping taxes affordable, completing an agreement to secure the NorthEast Woods as a
Ian Moul
Running for council
For 25 years I have run an ecological consulting business. As a professional biologist, I have worked with property owners, land developers and all three levels of
Barbara Price Running for council
Barbara Price is running for reelection as a Comox Councillor. “It is a privilege to represent Comox citizens on council,” said Price, who has already served two terms as councillor, as well as four terms as a regional director. Her broad range of committees served on include the environment, health, food security, transportation, affordable housing and the economy, and she is also elected
Maureen Swift Running for council
Since first being elected as a Comox councillor in 2011, I have learned a lot about local government. I have been open-minded and respectful of diverse interests and opinions. I promised thoughtful and principled decision-making and I am proud to stand by my record. In my role as a councillor I have
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upgrades program going while still keeping taxes at a reasonable level. Parks and recreation are an ongoing priority for Ken. With the completion of the rec centre addition his focus is now on the upcoming Marina Park. Working with council, Ken introduced and was instrumental in pushing through the Downtown Comox Incentives Program, at no cost to taxpayers. Ken has represented the Town of Comox on the Comox Downtown
Business Association Board for nine years and is a strong supporter of the Downtown Vitalization Program. He is a strong supporter of Thursday street markets and the Comox walking trails brochure development. A total of 13,000 brochures were handed out in the first year alone. Watch for the Trail Ways Program coming in the spring of 2015, another ongoing vitalization initiative for main street. Ken has been working with staff
to develop marked walking trails throughout Comox. If re-elected, Ken will continue working on these issues with the rest of council and staff using a team approach to keep Comox as the wonderful community we are all proud of. “I am thankful to the citizens of Comox for the support you have shown me over the past nine years and if re-elected I will continue to work hard to keep Comox a great place to live.”
She brings experience, people skills and creative energy to the Comox council. Serving on the boards of North Island College, Glacier View Lodge and Department of Fisheries Appeal Board has taught her the importance of research and talking to the people before reaching a decision. As the Valley’s first female harbour manager for the Department of Fisheries Comox, and first female Comox Rotarian, Marg has demonstrated that she is willing and able to make a difference. Her numerous
community campaigns and current position as president of Beta Sigma Phi have honed her team-building and leadership skills. Listening to and working with people are essential attributes she would bring to the role of councillor. Paying close attention to expenditures and taxation is a primary consideration. As an advocate of a balanced and sustainable community, Marg’s vision is to build upon the vibrancy in the downtown core with a creative and fiscally responsible approach. She is committed to tak-
ing “The Village by the Sea” to the next level. If towns like Chemainus, Coombs and Barkerville can do it, we can too. By creating an environment designed to attract visitors, Comox can become “The place that people want to be.” We have the beginning of something unique happening in Comox. The essential groundwork is in place. It’s time to build on our success. Marg can be reached throughout the campaign at marg.grant5@ gmail.com.
park, supporting the initiation of downtown re-vitalization, and the initiation of activities such as the Ray Crossley Town of Comox Youth Achievement awards, which I initiated, and Comox Market Days! I was pleased to see our council support private initiatives like the Little Red Church, which has provided a much-needed cultural venue. I will continue to be supportive of planned development that welcomes public input, particularly earlier in the process. As well, if reelected I will continue to consider
issues with an open mind, and hear and defend when appropriate, the interests of neighbours. I believe councillors must be mindful of the future of Comox, not just the present in decision-making and allocation of resources. I consider being a town councillor a community service and my way of giving back to our town and its people for all our town has given to the MacKinnon family. To me, being a town councillor in Comox is a full-time job and I welcome that.
My 28 years of experience as a secondary school administrator with a reputation earned as ‘firm but fair,’ firm with budgets and fair with human resources, has served, I believe, council and the Town of Comox well. I believe Comox citizens want a town councillor who considers all sides of an issue, does his/her homework, is open to public consultation, considers the past, present and future of the town, and does so with dignity and respect. I hope to fill those shoes, honourably, on Comox Council again.
government to provide recommendations that are fiscally, socially and environmentally responsible. I am now at a time in my life where I am ready to serve the community as a member of Comox council. I have lived and worked in several communities around the Strait of Georgia. I began working
in Comox in the early-1990s and I moved here in 2006. Comox has all the basic elements that I value in a community. I love our town and yet am concerned at the number of empty stores in the downtown core. I am also concerned that we are not providing employment opportunities to support young families
and youth who are growing up in Comox. Please vote for me, and I will make responsible decisions that support a vibrant Comox community today and into the future. For more information about me, what I offer and my values, see www.ianmoul.ca or pick up the phone and call me at 250-890-0737.
second vice-president of the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities. Before raising a family in Comox, Price worked as a planner and has a masters in town and regional planning. Price is an advocate for a healthy community with plenty of green space and connected trails. She was instrumental in the protection of Macdonald Wood Park and the Comox North East Woods. Recently, under her leadership as president of the Friends of ComoxLazo Forest Reserve (FOCLFR),
the Friends were successful in lobbying for the preservation of the remaining forested Crown land in the North East section. Price also serves as chair of the co-management committee for the Comox-Lazo Conservation Area. Price spearheaded a grant through council that brought Active School Travel Planning to Comox. The aim is to create safer, healthier travel for children and to end traffic jams around schools. Being responsive to the concerns of the neighbourhood is also high on her agenda.
served on the Advisory Planning Commission and as a representative of Comox on the Regional District Sewage Commission. I have also been the town appointee to the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association. In addition to my work on behalf of the town, I also sit on the board of the Comox Valley Hospice Society and I am pleased to report that after many years of hard work, our first hospice beds will be open in the spring of 2015.
I would be honoured to continue to serve as a councillor and if reelected my priorities would be to work for continued fiscal responsibility with fair and affordable taxes. I support the enhancement of the Marina Park facilities and would like to see better connectivity between the downtown core and the waterfront. I will continue to support initiatives that contribute to a lively and economically viable town centre. The continued development of trails and
“I listen when a neighbourhood speaks,” said Price. She is currently working with Comox Business in Action (BIA) to bring back the popular Heritage Week celebrations which she first introduced in 1991. Living on the Comox peninsula for over 30 years, Price is committed to working with the community to bring about positive changes. She can be reached by phone at 250-339-4037 or via email at bprice30@shaw.ca. Her website is www.barabaraprice.ca.
greenways are also an important part of what makes Comox such an enjoyable place to live. I have the time, the interest and the energy. I work well as part of a team and am interested in finding workable solutions. Be part of making our community the best that it can be by coming out to vote Nov. 15. I can be contacted via email at swiftforcomox@gmail.com or by phone at 250-702-1619 throughout the campaign.
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Vivienne Webster Running for council
My name is Vivienne Webster and I am running in the upcoming civic election in November, for a seat as councillor on Comox town council. I am presently a marriage commissioner. Throughout my lifetime, perhaps more especially since I moved to the Comox Valley in 1980, I have been a staunch advocate for children and families. From fostering troubled adolescents for Ministry
Peter Coleman
Running for school trustee
Peter Coleman is seeking reelection as Comox’s School District 71 trustee. Three demanding years on the school board have convinced me that though much has been accomplished, much remains to be done. We now have lengthy contracts in place with both main employee groups. But budget concerns, and careful money management, remain major issues. Through our provincial associa-
Jeany Della Siega Running for school trustee
I, Jeany Della Siega, am running for election for school trustee SD71 Comox Valley District representing Comox. I am an active parent in both PAC and DPAC. I have two daughters and one grandson. One daughter has graduated
Tonia Frawley
Running for school trustee
Tonia Frawley is running for the position of School Trustee for SD 71 Comox Valley School District, representing the Town of Comox. Tonia is a long time resident of Comox married with three children, one a recent graduate of Highland Secondary School and two still attending their local Comox public
Chettie Macdonald Running for school trustee
Chettie Macdonald is running for school trustee in the Town of Comox. Macdonald was born and raised on Vancouver Island and has lived in the Comox Valley since 2001. Chettie understands the diversity that is unique to our area. She is a local businesswoman
Meredith Starkey Running for school trustee
I am Meredith Starkey and I’m hoping you’ll consider me for school trustee this November. Malala Yousafzai’s recent Nobel Prize win reminds us that education is a right that should be accessible to all children, regardless of gender, race, creed, ability or wealth. Quality public education is a
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for Children and Families, to sitting on a variety of boards for non-profit associations, I have always worked with an open mind and a non-judgmental attitude. I believe in family, social justice, fighting for our environment and our need as human beings for green space. These are among other important issues. I trained as a helper in this community at our local community college, graduating in 2000, and I am grateful for the many skills I learned in that program, which have a direct application to working as part of a team. I am a team player, and I am not afraid to voice
my opinion when it is of value. I learned a lot about communication skills and a little about humility; I can’t change things on my own. With your support, my election on Nov. 15 will allow me to: Help build on the previous council’s efforts in regard to green space. The K’omoks First Nation, together with Comox council, did a great job securing the Northeast Woods for the people in Comox as a well used, very beautiful, green space. I am also interested in urban renewal and would very much like to involve myself in future planning. I have some interest in high
density dwellings and the interface with green space and how this affects families. I support, in general, the town council’s theory regarding a high density downtown core, but, I understand the Comox Town Council Residents’ Association concerns with regard to density and proceeding with caution. I applaud the current mayor and council in their efforts to reduce carbon footprint and I am keenly interested in seeing this move forward. If elected, I would be prepared to listen to all presentations to Council with courtesy and civility.
tion, we continue to press for public education to be given higher priority within the province’s budget. We have completed a number of important property transactions, including the disposal of the old Brooklyn School. The site continues to serve educational and community purposes, and we recouped sufficient money for renovations to our other schools, and the replacement of our obsolete IT equipment. To ensure continued quality programs, we have initiated a regular graduating student/school board
meeting, in which trustees hear directly from students about their experiences in the school system. Students report mainly positive reactions. Students have also benefitted from an Active Travel (to school) Program, an important contribution to student health and fitness, and from a new all-weather playing field at G. P. Vanier School. Our greatest student successes have been in academic areas. Our Destination Imagination teams have been successful at every level of competition – including the world championships.
Similarly, our robotics teams have been successful in provincial, national and international competitions. I hope to be given a new term by the voters, so that my 40 years of experience as a Royal Canadian Navy veteran, as a parent of five public school graduates, and as a teacher and administrator in the K-12 and post-secondary sectors in two provinces, can continue to serve the citizens and students of the Valley. Peter can be reached at 250 3391004 or via email at pcoleman@ sfu.ca throughout the campaign.
from Mark R. Isfeld Secondary and one daughter is enrolled at Highland Secondary. I was made aware of many parent, student and public concerns during the recent labour actions. As a wife of a teacher, I have listened to the hardships that our children and educators have had to endure. I would love to lend my voice to help in improving our chil-
dren’s learning environment. I want to be an active member who can voice the concerns of all partner groups involved in educational policy who insist upon financial transparency within a productive venue. Our children are our future. I feel that our children are our best assets and we need to be strong in our protection of that asset.
I am committed to be a positive spokesperson for our children, parents and teachers, and would love to help in the creating of an educational system that achieves everyone’s goals. Please vote for me, Jeany Della Siega, to represent you and your children’s voices. Thank You! Jeany can be reached at 250-2185580 for more information.
school. Tonia has played an extremely active role during her time as parent both at the PAC and DPAC level, and as a result of her dedication and commitment to public education she has been invited to participate on a number of school district committees and also to attend a number of educational conferences. As DPAC chair Tonia has been very active in attending both
School board and education committee meetings and as she finishes her third term as DPAC chair is looking forward to continuing her involvement in public education by seeking a position on the board of education. Tonia is well informed of the current issues that our students are facing, which include class size and composition challenges as a result of the chronic underfunding of public education by the government.
She has always been open-minded and fair with a clear understanding of the challenges School District 71 continues to face and is a strong advocate for ALL students. Tonia has a proven track record of advocating for both students and parents and would be honoured to represent the citizens of Comox as their trustee. Tonia can be reached via email at frawleyzoo@telus.net throughout the campaign.
and a mother of two children who attend school at Brooklyn Elementary. Chettie has a bachelor of arts in psychology from the University of Victoria, and she believes fervently in the pursuit of education and learning. In recent years she has served as co-chair of the PAC for the Headstart program and has sat as a parent representative on the Aboriginal Education Council.
Her diverse business background, experience in the service industry and community involvement have provided her with a variety of skills and attributes that she believes will aid her in serving the community of Comox as a school trustee. If elected, Chettie hopes to represent your voice on the school board. She pledges to be a visible figure in our community and our schools. As a trustee, she will work diligently to provide honest and
transparent communication with all stakeholders in the educational system, including parents, students, teachers, administrators, support staff and members of the community at large. She strongly believes in re-establishing our children as the primary focus of our educational system. Chettie can be contacted through her Facebook page at chettie4schooltrustee or by email at chettiemacdonald@gmail.com.
cornerstone of our society, enabling Canadian youth to grow into the leaders, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs and citizens of tomorrow. Our public education system is not perfect, but it is absolutely vital. Now is the time to defend what we have, and fight to improve our shortcomings. I am running in this election because I fundamentally believe in public education and because I am uniquely positioned as a natural bridge between many of the com-
peting interests at the table. First, I am a mother with a keen eye to the opportunities that will be available to my son once he enters school. Second, many of my loved ones (including my husband) are teachers, giving me an insider’s view of the challenges teachers face with growing class sizes and dwindling resources. Lastly, I am a veteran public servant having worked in planning and development at the City of Vancouver and strategic planning at TransLink, Metro
Vancouver’s public transportation authority. In both of these roles, I learned how to identify stakeholders, listen to all the parties at the table and build consensus in spite of big dreams and small funds. This November, please let me be your voice on the school board. I promise to listen, learn and make thoughtful decisions with the best interest of our students in mind. Please share your insight and concerns with me at meredithkstarkey@gmail.com. Thank you!
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This year’s St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation Golf Classic raised over $41,000. Sponsors and golf committee from left to right: Lynn Dashkewytch, executive director of St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, Natalie Walker of Scotia McLeod, Robert Mulrooney and Laura Nickel of HollisWealth, Gail Hilts (OR manager) and Jane Murphy (president and CEO) of St. Joseph’s General Hospital, Rod Prieto of Crown Isle, Cyriel DeBruyne of Quality Foods and Andrew MacMillan representing Harbour Air.
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Anne Wilde, a long-time resident of St. Joseph’s Hospital “The Views,” showed her appreciation for the dogs which have visited her and other residents for more than a dozen years by sponsoring St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs Magic and Samara. Gail Nasadyk, president of CFUW Comox Valley, presented a Certificate of Recognition from the National Canadian Federation of University Women to Pat Redhead and Barbara Krack. They were recognized for working with LUSH Valley Food Action Society to develop and test recipes for clients of the Food Bank. The recipes were aimed at young cooks aged nine to 15. Pat and Barbara and other CFUW (Canadian Federation of University Women) volunteers helped the chef and the children prepare, cook and clean up. Individual recipes were distributed by the Food Bank to their clients.
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Dwayne Bennett, senior financial services representative at CIBC (Eighth and Cliffe Ave.) has been growing his hair to raise awareness and funds for CIBC Run for The Cure. All of Dwayne’s hair will be donated to “Locks of Love.” Many thanks to Barb Neuman of the Comox Legion and Ron the barber, as well as everyone who has donated, to help Dwayne raise over $570. This year’s CIBC Run for the Cure was on Sunday, Oct. 5.
The Comox Valley Lions Club made a $500 donation to RCMP Staff Sgt. Steve Wright for the annual Tour de Rock while the 24 riders and 18 support staff were at the Thrifty Foods Breakfast. Steve is a member of the Sooke Lions Club and this is the first time there has been a rider from any of our Lions Clubs. Presenting our cheque is club secretary Joyce Boyle, Wright and president Bob Scales.
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Sid Williams-bound Strumbellas celebrate breakout year Submitted The Strumbellas play at the Sid Williams Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 26 as part of the theatre society’s 2014-2015 Blue Circle Series. CBC Radio called them a “band to watch” and 2014 has been quite a year for watching the success of The Strumbellas. At the 2014 Juno Awards held in March, the band took home the award for Roots and Traditional Album Of The Year for their latest record, We Still Move On Dance Floors, swiftly followed by news in May they had received a SiriusXM Indie award for Folk Group Of The Year. In June their acclaimed album, recorded outside Seattle with Grammy-nominated producer Ryan Hadlock (The Lumineers), nabbed the Strumbellas a spot on the coveted long list for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize, a juried award given annually to the best full-length Canadian album based on artistic merit, regardless of genre, sales or record label. Over the last year, the six-piece group has been earning its stripes on the road with several cross-country tours and a slew of summer festival dates including the Winnipeg Folk Festival and Squamish Valley Music Festival in August. Based in Toronto, the band has been together almost six years, after lead vocalist Simon Ward decided he wanted to try being in a band and posted an ad with a
The Strumbellas are playing at the Sid Williams Theatre Sunday, October 26 as part of the Blue Circle Series. PHOTO SUBMITTED song demo on Craigslist. The Strumbellas were born after Ward was joined by Dave Ritter on piano/keyboards, Jon Hembrey on electric guitar, bassist Darryl James, violinist Isabel Ritchie and drummer Jeremy Drury. “I still have some of the original replies
from band members they sent out in the band email thread [and read them] every so often for a laugh. After about six months of comings and goings, The Strumbellas were born. And actually, in the end four of us in the band all come from the same home town [Lindsay, Ontario],” Ward recently
shared with CONFRONT magazine. Asked to describe the Strumbellas’ sound, Ward said “I’ve always liked the genre indie country or alt country. Basically we just stomp our feet and sing our hearts out to simple country songs. I think our style is starting to sway away from country more and more. I am a big ‘pop’ sound kind of guy and I’m slowly getting closer to where I would like to focus my songwriting on, which is ‘pop’. It’s still plastered with group vocals and hand claps with a country shuffle but it has a bit more of a pop element to it.” The Strumbellas’ only real focus is making good music. When asked his thoughts on what makes a band stand out and the music stick to people, Ward was quick to respond. “I think in the end it still comes down to the song itself,” he said. “Like my dad always said, you can’t polish a turd. You can have a good looking person singing a song with big fancy videos and stage shows but in the end a good song is a good song.” Don’t miss an amazing night of live music with The Strumbellas. Tickets for this Blue Circle Series performance are $23 for members, $28 for general public, $18 for students and groups of 10 or more. Members can add this show to a four or more pack for just $18. Purchase at the ticket centre Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., call 250338-2430 or visit sidwilliamstheatre.com.
Kögging returns to Courtenay for a concert at the Avalanche Submitted Some great things turn into traditions! We have been fortunate to attract Norbert Kögging to Courtenay four times during the past four years. This year is no exception. Dutch vocalist Kögging is delighted to return to Canada for
a fifth year and to celebrate the release of his sophomore album, Sketches of Ordinary Life, in what has become his second homeland. It’s an indication of the growing stature of Courtenay as a centre for live jazz performance; Kögging’s tour touches Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta before arriving on the West Coast. Cour-
tenay is – as before – the westernmost venue, and we’re proud to be on the schedule. His previous performances have been stellar, as he has entertained us with primarily his self-penned material combining modern jazz with poetic lyrics, largely based on his life experiences. Kögging (vocals) is accompa-
nied once again on this tour with Folkert Oosterbeek on piano; Tobias Nojboer on bass and Felix Schlarmann on drums. Georgia Straight Jazz Society is fortunate to be able to attract this European talent to the Avalanche stage. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Plan on arriving early for the best seats, especially if you’re
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$ FAMILY PACK
Wasa
Crispbread
5 PER
200-275gr
lb
$
4
$
15
Jack Link’s
Jerky 70-80gr
“Topsweet”
Chinese Mandarin Oranges 5lb box
4$ for
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Old Dutch
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Canadian AA
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6.61 per kg
$ PER
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3 FAMILY PACK
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Sirloin Tip Steak
$
QF Platinum Angus
Beef Simmering Short Ribs
Boneless Cross Rib Roast
11.02 per kg
11.02 per kg
FAMILY PACK
Canadian
5
per lb
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$
FAMILY PACK
5
Trick or Treat bags with your purchase!
Tropic Isle Coconut Milk 400ml
• Reusable • Recyclable • Compostable
Works out to $1 each.
Offer in effect Oct. 20-26, 2014
100% Vegetarian Meal
Gluten Free Buns
265ml
Taipan
Asian Family
398ml
Selceted, 280ml or 150gr
Whole Young Corn
Sauce or Panko
2$
McCain
Garlic Bread Fingers with Cheese
$
472gr
3000 Europe’s Best
Spinach 500gr
Crown
Corn Syrup
Asian Family
Chestnuts or Bamboo Shoots 227ml
1
$
Gong de Lin
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Huy Fong
2
for
Sharwood’s
395ml
2$
Chili Sauce or Paste 435-740ml
204gr
for
3500 Fancy Molasses 675gr
5000
Uncle Tom’s
$
1
$
2
$
3
5
Indian Style Cooking Sauce
Selected, 500ml
Crosby
While Supplies Last!
Patel’s
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11.02 per kg
$
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Frozen Fish
5000
Boneless Cross Rib Steak
11.02 per kg
Janes
Selected, 295-365gr
QF Platinum Angus
Long Grain Rice 2kg
$
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4
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Island Pride
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Vegetarian Indian Cuisine
Thick-n-Rich Syrup
$ Kellogg’s
2
Danone
Smucker’s
650-750gr
250ml
$
560gr
$ Snowcrest
$
4 4
Quaker
2 Natural 100% Peanut Butter
2.25kg
5000 Carnation
$
Adams
Quick Oats
285gr
Jam, Jelly or Marmalade
Creamy or Silhouette Yogurt
Eggo Waffles
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710ml
Selected, 600gr
5
Bonus Q-Points
Mrs. Butter-Worth’s
Frozen Fruit
GRADE
Sausage Rolls
700-800gr
$
AA
Schneiders
Wieners
375gr
Fres
500gr
2
Quaker
Instant Oatmeal Family Size 594-776gr
Evaporated Milk 370ml
1000 Club House
Seasonings
Selected, 117-144gr
5000 Daltons
Baking Gums 225gr
5000
$
4
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Strip Loin Steak
6.61 per kg
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Bassili’s Best
Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
Approx. 800gr
2.27kg
10
Black Diamond
Mozzarella Part Skim Cheese
340gr
540-700gr
6
340gr
$ Hunt’s
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1 $ 1
Tomatoes 398ml
Brunswick
106gr
540ml
900gr
1
3
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2
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3$ for
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3$
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for
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Gold Seal
Cocktail Shrimp or Crabmeat
Ocean’s
Wild Sockeye Salmon 213gr
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4
1 Peanuts Resealable Bag
Cashews
275gr
275-300gr
$
4
2$ for
4
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G.H. Cretors
4
5
5
2$ for
85gr
Peek Freans
5
$
Biscuits
Pasta Sidekicks
Nestle
Popcorn
Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix
510-594gr
1lt
4x90gr
2$ for
5
Plus Applicable Fees
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20-24’s
4x99gr
3
Snack Pack Pudding Cups
2$ for
5
112-147gr
Newman’s Own
Salsa
Newman’s Own
Idahoan
350ml
113-114gr
Potatoes
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415ml
225-500gr
2
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3
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1
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4
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1 $ 1 $
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$
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100% Pure Apple Juice
Tea
256-350gr
600gr
Ocean’s
Smoked Oysters in Oil
1
SunRype
Mott’s
5
Dry Roasted Peanuts
184-227gr
6
$
$
$
Planters
All Natural Popped Corn
1.75kg
555-888gr
126-132gr
1lt
$
Arctic Gardens
Vegetables
Pizza
Single Serve Coffee Cups
946ml
10
$
1lb
Coca-Cola or Sprite
Sports Drink
106-120gr
$
5
10
Melitta
DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ Canadian Sardines
Plus Applicable Fees
454gr
Delissio
Fully Cooked Dumplings
Selected, 340-439gr
$
$
O’Tasty
Cereal
2.63lt
3
4
Post
Simply Orange Juice
Shreddies or Shredded Wheat
Beans or Chick Peas
$ Hunt’s
2
$
Minute Maid
Post
$
Primo
Pasta
398ml
$
Original, 12x225gr
$ 425-550gr
Primo
Tomato Sauce
2
Organic Whole Bean Coffee
Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese
Shoestring, 1.5kg
Paradise Island
Shredded Cheese
Filled Pasta
10
Kicking Horse
Kraft
Fried Potatoes
12’s
$
DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$
McCain
Large White Eggs
$ Olivieri
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Lasagna
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2$ for
5
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5
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DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ Paradise Island
Bassili’s Best
Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
Approx. 800gr
2.27kg
10
Black Diamond
Mozzarella Part Skim Cheese
340gr
540-700gr
6
340gr
$ Hunt’s
5
$
1 $ 1
Tomatoes 398ml
Brunswick
106gr
540ml
900gr
1
3
$
12x355ml
2
$ Kitchen Basics
All Natural Cooking Stock
2
946ml
3$ for
Hunt’s
4
Thick & Rich Pasta Sauce 680ml
3$
$
for
$
$
Plus Applicable Fees
Gold Seal
Cocktail Shrimp or Crabmeat
Ocean’s
Wild Sockeye Salmon 213gr
Plus Applicable Fees
Planters
Planters
4
1 Peanuts Resealable Bag
Cashews
275gr
275-300gr
$
4
2$ for
4
$ Plus Applicable Fees
G.H. Cretors
4
5
5
2$ for
85gr
Peek Freans
5
$
Biscuits
Pasta Sidekicks
Nestle
Popcorn
Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix
510-594gr
1lt
4x90gr
2$ for
5
Plus Applicable Fees
Tetley
Hunt’s
20-24’s
4x99gr
3
Snack Pack Pudding Cups
2$ for
5
112-147gr
Newman’s Own
Salsa
Newman’s Own
Idahoan
350ml
113-114gr
Potatoes
Dressing
415ml
225-500gr
2
$
3
$
$
1
$
4
$
4
1 $ 1 $
DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$
Knorr
Jolly Time
Fruitsations Fruit Rockets
$
4
100% Pure Apple Juice
Tea
256-350gr
600gr
Ocean’s
Smoked Oysters in Oil
1
SunRype
Mott’s
5
Dry Roasted Peanuts
184-227gr
6
$
$
$
Planters
All Natural Popped Corn
1.75kg
555-888gr
126-132gr
1lt
$
Arctic Gardens
Vegetables
Pizza
Single Serve Coffee Cups
946ml
10
$
1lb
Coca-Cola or Sprite
Sports Drink
106-120gr
$
5
10
Melitta
DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ Canadian Sardines
Plus Applicable Fees
454gr
Delissio
Fully Cooked Dumplings
Selected, 340-439gr
$
$
O’Tasty
Cereal
2.63lt
3
4
Post
Simply Orange Juice
Shreddies or Shredded Wheat
Beans or Chick Peas
$ Hunt’s
2
$
Minute Maid
Post
$
Primo
Pasta
398ml
$
Original, 12x225gr
$ 425-550gr
Primo
Tomato Sauce
2
Organic Whole Bean Coffee
Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese
Shoestring, 1.5kg
Paradise Island
Shredded Cheese
Filled Pasta
10
Kicking Horse
Kraft
Fried Potatoes
12’s
$
DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$ DOLLAR DAY$
McCain
Large White Eggs
$ Olivieri
Quality Foods
Lasagna
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1
2$ for
5
2$ for
5
1
$
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Maplelodge
$
1
Vienna
Cooked or Smoked Chicken Breast
Roast Beef or New York Style Corned Beef
$
per 100gr
Bonus Q-Points
BBQ Chicken Dinner with 24 Mojos & Medium Salad
San Daniele
Mortadella Sausage
2
$$ Canadian
Castello Blue
$ Ecosafe-6400
2
$
100% Compostable, 12’s or 30’s
$ Surf
3
2
$
Fresh
Local B.C. Mussels
5
Canadian
Gorgonzola
5
$
10
Medium
$
Almond Chicken Chop Suey Large
Medium
$
Sweet & Sour Pork
per 100gr
10 $
Chow Mein
per 100gr
7
10
Fresh
Ahi Tuna
1
$
per 100gr
Royale
Selected, 12-24’s
Havarti with Jalapeno
$
4
Bathroom Tissue
per 100gr
2 $ 2 $ 3
Snapper Fillets
Fresh Wave, 3.46lt
Crispy Chicken Drumsticks
Available at Select Stores
per 100gr
Fresh
Liquid Laundry Detergent
$
Asiago
2
per 100gr
10 piece
$
per 100gr
$
American
Canadian
Compostable Bags For Food Waste
1
$
per 100gr
Deli Salad
Clorox 1.89lt
Roast or Smoked Turkey Breast
Medium
10,000 Ultra Regular Liquid Bleach
Sunrise
$
4
per 100gr
Frozen or Previously Frozen
8
per 100gr
Machine Peeled Shrimp
$
2
per 100gr
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Mini Apple or Cherry Strudel
Calabrese Buns
$
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6 Pack
for
4
Decadent Chocolate Cake
$
2$ for
6 Pack
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Double Layer
2
8” Bumbleberry Pie
Rye Bread
2$
Sunflower & Flax Seed Bread
12 Pack Cookies
5
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Alexia
340-567gr
5
Sweet Treats Gummi Bears, Worms or Sour Soothers
40gr
1
per 100gr
Quality Fresh
150-200gr
$
1
$
2
Quality Fresh
Family Favourites Trail or Manhattan Mix 225-250gr
All But Gluten
Stash
Potatoes or Onion Rings
for
$
Coconut Chips
520ml
18-20’s
2$
Be
Coconut Water
500ml
5000 Chocolate Almonds
680gr
2$
3 Korn Bread
Donini Chocolate
Bread
Muffins
Be
Boxed Water Is Better
3
Oroweat
6’s
2$
Bonus Q-Points
English Bay
Oroweat
4
Gluten-Free Products
$
3
Omega Nutrition
$
3
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COMOX VALLEY RECORD ♦ SPORTS EDITOR: EARLE COUPER ♦ TUESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2014
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Comox Valley Road Runners at the Chicago Marathon included (from left to right) Brian Stewart, Les Disher, Roz Smith, Wayne Crowe and Danny Keyes. Missing from photo is Janet Green. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Road Runners rock in Windy City race A team of elite masters from the Comox Valley Road Runners travelled to the Windy City to challenge themselves against 45,000 other runners at the 2014 Chicago Marathon. Chicago is known as a fast course with a number of world records being set there over the years. Race day brought almost perfect temperatures for racing, but a cool breeze negated the possibility of records falling this year. Kenyans once again dominated the race with Eliud Kipchoge winning the men’s event in a time of 2:04:11, the eighth fastest marathon ever run. Rita Jeptoo defended her women’s title, winning in a
time of 2:24:11. stellar time and personal best of The Road Runners team was cap- 2:56:31, second in M6064. Next was tained by Wayne Crowe (Extreme Danny Keyes who shattered his Runners/Asics) who was unfortu- lifelong goal of breaking the maginately on the cal threesidelines due hour barrier to injury. The The excellent results by each by running team domi- team member was the culminaa personal nated the age best by group compe- tion of months of hard training more than tition, finish- and dedication and I am extreme- 10 minutes ing second ly proud of them all. to finish and barely in 2:58:17, Wayne Crowe 1 9 t h missing out on first place M5054. by 0.04 per cent for mixed teams in Edmonton native and new CVRR this huge international field. team member Brian Stewart had a Leading the charge for the CVRR solid race, finishing in 302:45, 14th team was Les Disher who ran a M5559. Roz Smith showed that she
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firmly belongs among the best age group runners in the world, running 3:47:37, second F6570. Janet Green continued to show her consistency, even after more than 220 marathons, running 3:58:22, taking fourth F6064. Crowe stated, “The excellent results by each team member was the culmination of months of hard training and dedication and I am extremely proud of them all.” The Chicago team will now be taking some much-deserved rest to let their bodies recover before beginning training for the upcoming Vancouver Island Race Series beginning in January. – Comox Valley Road Runners
Good things came in twos for the Mike Fisher-Royal LePage Comox Valley Breakers when they defeated the Nanaimo Black Ice 5-3 in women’s hockey action Oct. 11 at Glacier Gardens. Amber Manderson and Sarah Kendall tallied two goals each to pace the win, with Steph Murdoch netting the other goal. Kendall added three assists. The teams were tied 2-2 after one, with the Breakers going up 3-2 in the second. Kendall scored the game-winner early in the third. The Breakers didn’t take too long to strike, in what proved to be a feverish, back-andforth affair. The Black Ice showed great hustle, with team captain Sarah Dion scoring twice. Equally notable was the adept (sometimes desperate) play of the Breakers’ defence, led by Hart with her two goals. A Breakers’ spokesperson noted the team didn’t look sharp on power plays. “The opposition sometimes outshot us when they were shorthanded. Coach Darren Daigle will likely address this in Wednesday’s practice.” – Comox Valley Breakers
Glacier Kings whip Wolves; Panthers up next Earle Couper Record Staff
A seven-goal second period lifted the Comox Valley Glacier Kings to a big 9-1 win over the Westshore Wolves in Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League action Oct. 18 at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. Dylan Sampson led the way for the Yetis with a two-goal, twoassist performance that earned him third star honours. Second star Derian Hamilton also had a four-point (1g, 3a) night while Liam Shaw, Mitchell Hawes and Grant Iles each had one goal and
two assists. Sheldon Brett, Brandon McReynolds and Austin McNeil netted the other Comox Valley goals. The teams were tied 1-1 after the first period, with the Icemen scoring early and often in the second. The G-Kings out-shot the South Division leaders 32-31, with Riley Mathieson picking up the win and first star honours. Chris Smith took the loss, with back-up Riley Welyk seeing 20 minutes of ice time. All 10 goals were scored with the teams at even strength as the power play wasn’t clicking for
either squad: Comox Valley going 0-for-5 and Westshore 0-for-6. The Glacier Kings and Wolves meet again tonight (Oct. 21) in Westshore. The Yetis have a busy weekend upcoming: they are in Peninsula on Oct. 24 to play the Panthers then host the Panthers on Oct. 25, with game time 7:30 p.m. at the Sports Centre. Bucs Win in OT Meanwhile, the Icemen had their three-game winning streak snapped Oct. 16 in Nanaimo as they lost 5-4 in overtime to the Buccaneers. The teams were tied 2-2 after one period with the Bucs up 4-3
after two. Jordan Crisp pulled the visitors even at 6:03 of the third, but Rowan Siider’s third goal of the game at 3:08 of OT gave Nanaimo the win. Brett, Franco Colapaolo and Curtis Card scored the other Comox Valley goals. Card’s came on the power play, which went 1-for-5 while Nanaimo was 0-for-3 with the man advantage but did have a shorthanded tally. Blake Pearson played the first two periods in goal for the Yetis with Mathieson between the pipes for the final 23:08 and taking the loss. Shots on goal were 37-31 in favour of the G-Kings.
ICE CHIPS Shaw (6g, 12a) and Hamilton (3g, 15a) are tied for the lead in team scoring, both with 18 points through 13 games … Hawes and Brett are tied for the lead in goals with seven each … the Glacier Kings are second in the North Division with a 7-2-1-3 record …they are three points back of first-place co-holders Campbell River Storm and Nanaimo ... the Storm suffered their first loss of the season Oct. 17, falling 3-2 to Peninsula in what was the first win of the year for the South Division cellar dwelling Panthers…
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North Division Team W L T OTL Pt Campbell R. 10 1 1 0 21 Nanaimo 10 4 0 1 21 Comox Valley 7 2 1 3 18 Oceanside 2 12 1 0 5 South Division Team W L T OTL Pt Westshore 11 4 1 0 23 Victoria 10 2 1 0 21 Kerry Park 7 6 1 2 17 Saanich 3 9 0 2 8 Peninsula 1 13 0 0 2 Oct. 16 Comox Valley 4 Nanaimo 5 OT Oct. 18 Westshore 1 Comox Valley 9 Oct. 21 Comox Valley @ Westshore Oct. 24 Comox Valley @ Peninsula Oct 25 Peninsula @ Comox Valley 7:30 p.m. SC#1 SCORING
Glacier Kings Top 10 Player GP G A Pt Liam Shaw 13 6 12 18 Derian Hamilton 13 3 15 18 Dylan Sampson 8 4 10 14 Mitchell Hawes 9 7 6 13 Grant Iles 13 4 9 13 Sheldon Brett 6 7 4 11 Austin McNeil 13 4 5 9 Keagun Selva 13 1 8 9 F. Colapaolo 13 5 3 8 Jordan Crisp 9 5 2 7
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Recreational - Monday A Tier Team W L T Pt Minions 3 0 0 6 Vicious & Delicious 3 0 0 6 Young Guns 3 0 0 6 10 Phat Kids 2 1 0 4 Misfits 2 1 0 4 Chuck ‘N Duckers 1 2 0 2 The Fighting Amish 1 2 0 2 Team Ramrod 0 3 0 0 B Tier Team W L T Pt Operation Insanity 2 1 0 4 The Rock 2 1 0 4 Chocolate Thunder 1 2 0 2 CV Kickers 1 2 0 2 Inglorious Balltards 1 2 0 2 Team Excellence 1 2 0 2 Thorns & Roses 1 2 0 2 Shoot to Thrill 0 3 0 0 ULTIMATE FRISBEE
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stormed back with tallies by Nick Marinus, Darren Bergh and Brandon Bergh to take the win. United is now 2-3-2 on the season and tied for fourth place with Lakehill, just one point back of third place co-holders Gorge and Westcastle. The Comox Valley squad returns to action this Saturday against second-place Saanich Fusion, with game time 6 p.m. at the Vanier Turf Field.
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SOCCER VISL DIV. 1 Team W L T Pt Cowichan FC 7 0 0 21 Saanich Fusion 4 1 2 14 Bays United 4 1 2 14 Gorge FC 2 2 3 9 Westcastle 3 4 0 9 Comox Valley 2 3 2 8 Lakehill McLaren 2 3 2 8 Nanaimo United 2 4 1 7 Vic West 2 4 1 7 Castaways 0 6 1 1 Oct. 18 Comox Valley United 3 (Nick Marinus, Darren Bergh, Brandon Bergh) Westcastle United 1 (Lorik Maksuti) Oct. 25 Saanich Fusion @ Comox Valley United 6 p.m. Vanier Turf Field
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Comox Valley United turned in a solid team effort Saturday night and were rewarded with a 3-1 win over Westcastle at the Vanier Turf Field. Photo by scott stanfield
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Roslyn passed away peacefully with family at her side aŌer a brief struŐŐle with cancer͘ Ronj leŌ this world far too soon but will never be forŐoƩen by her lovinŐ family and friends͘ Always in our hearts A celebraƟon of life will be held at a later date͘
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Hazel passed peacefully September 25, 2014. Predeceased by her husband Tom and parents Elgin & Olive Collison. Survived by son Lynn (Danielle), daughter Pamela, grandchildren Andrée (Mark), Darryl, great grandchildren Marcus, Eve, Aaron, sisterin-law Shirley and many nieces and nephews. No funeral at her request. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. The family wishes to thank Cartier House for their comfort and care for the last 2 years. We love you, we miss you.
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March 17, 1943 - October 14, 2014 Pat Black passed away October 14 after a lengthy battle with dementia. She was a long-time resident and businesswoman of Comox. Pat was born in Quebec City and lived and worked in many of Canada’s provinces. She was an active community volunteer supporting Girl Guides of Canada, United Way and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Pat was actively involved in Glacier Greens Golf Course, Comox Valley Curling Club, and the CFB Comox Officer’s Wives’ Club. She will always be remembered for her warm smile and infectious laughter. Left to mourn are her husband of 49 years Doug Black, daughter Deborah (Knechtel) and husband Mike. Son Leslie and wife Erica. Grandchildren Ryan, Jamie and Paige Knechtel and Colby and Evan Black. Sisters CarolAnn Syme (Alistair) and Gerrine Hughes (Ron). Brothers George (Ginny) and Gerry (Phraz) Doucet. Sister-in-law Ann Doucet. Numerous nieces and nephews across Canada.
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The family wishes to thank the staff and long-term careworkers from Comox Valley Seniors Village. Your compassion and understanding was valued and appreciated by the family. As well we thank Dr. Barb Faleau, Dr. Foti & his team at UBC, OMNICARE staff and the long term care-workers from VIHA who supported Pat. A family memorial service will be held in Shediac New Brunswick at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.
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Hunter & Brady Halsall Love you dearly, Grandparents-Port Alberni Doug & Shawn Woods Art & Jennifer Halsall
Gord was predeceased by his wife Donna (Fraser) in March of this same year whom he loved and dearly missed.
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Gord is survived by his three children, Darlene ( Dan), Lyle (Raandi) and Kim (David), grandchildren Brandon (Hayley), Ryan (Chelsea) and Nicole (Garnet) as well as his brand new great grandson, Gavin and step great grandchildren, Abby and Emmit. Gord was born in Glaslyn, Saskatchewan and was one of five sons who also had, four half-sisters and two halfbrothers. He spent his working life serving and protecting as a member of the RCMP entirely in the province of BC. Gord and Donna developed life- long friends from every community they lived which included Lumby, Vernon, Kamloops, Prince George, Victoria, Vancouver, Ucluelet and finally retiring and residing on their beautiful little hobby farm in Courtenay in 1993. Life’s loves and adventures carried on with hunting, fishing and enjoying friends, family and their property. The family extends their gratitude and thanks to the amazing and loving team of health care and support staff at the Cumberland Lodge.
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In keeping with Gord’s desire to help those less fortunate, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society, who provide therapeutic horseback riding programs for physically, mentally and emotionally challenged children and adults. PO. Box 3666 STN. Main Courtenay, BC. V9N-7P1 There will a memorial for Gord and Donna posted at a later date.
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PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/industrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto & Industrial, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Hooktenders • Processor Operators • 980 Dryland Sort Operator • Boom Man • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Grapple Yarder Operator • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers • Hand Buckers Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD
TACO TIME CANTINA is hiring. Looking for an individual with Food Safe and Serving it Right. Must be a team player. Bring your resume to 450 Ryan Rd, Courtenay between 11-3pm Mon-Fri.
MEDICAL/DENTAL
MOA IS required to join busy, high paced office in the Comox Valley. Medical terminology not necessary but would be an asset, must have excellent typing skills, friendly personality and be able to multi-task. F/T or P/T is available. Please respond with resume to: prmedical@hotmail.com
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SECOND RECEPTIONIST needed for a growing dental practice. Some evenings and some Saturdays required. Must have dental office experience. Please email resume and cover letter to: reception@drcolleenclancy.com Those short-listed will be contacted for interviews. Thank you for your interest.
250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca
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GPRC, FAIRVIEW CAMPUS needs a Power Engineering Instructor! Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-8356631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers
Fully CertiďŹ ed Mechanic We Rebuild ~ Reseal and Overhaul Diesel Engines. Call Markus to book your appointment today! 250-898-3447
TRADES, TECHNICAL
HANDYPERSONS 250-898-8887. HOME Repair, Renovation & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.
PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES
GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Classes available. SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606
THINKING OF A NEW IKEA KITCHEN? • DESIGN • DELIVERY • INSTALLATION Since 1990. 250-338-3148
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FREE FERTILIZE grow bags, great for winter mulch or mix in with any existing soil. Excellent for giving your flower or vegetable garden a boost. Call Fiesta Greenhouses for a loading day. Leave msg and we will return your call. Call 1250-923-2671.
FURNITURE ANTIQUE 1930’S Rolltop desk. Oak. Excellent condition. Reasonable offers. 250-2878570 or 250-202-7717
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
SLEEP COUNTRY 2011 Adjustable Bed, mint condition. Adjustable supreme twin XL base with adjustable comfort twin XL mattress. Always covered with XL Protect-A-Bed Mattress pad (also included). Asking $1200 O.B.O. Call 250339-1268
BUILDING SUPPLIES
HOUSES FOR SALE
DINNING RM-SET - Maple buffet & hutch, table extends to 72� (2leafs), one captains chair & 4 chairs. $500. 250338-1406 OAK FURNITURE - Bookcase, china hutch, telephone table. Asking $500 for the set. Will sell individual pieces. Phone: 250-334-9373
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STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
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AND 3 bEdRoom BEDROOM available. Quiet complex 2 And with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental reference required. 250-334-3078
1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique floor oor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.
Call Sharon 250-338-7449
WILLoW ARMS ARmS APARTMENTS APARTmEnTS WILLOW 1252-9th St., Courtenay Spacious 2 & 3 bedroom suite in a quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops, and downtown. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required. For viewing call donna Donna
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1255 9th Street, Courtenay 146 Back Road, Courtenay 1255 9th Street, Courtenay
Deluxe 2 bedroom suite in a quiet well maintained FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/ deluxe 2 bedroom suite in a quiet well maintained building. Rent includes full size fridge, building. Rent includes full size fridge, stove, washer, dryer, Quiet, clean building. Pet friendly. stove, washer, dryer, carpets and blinds. Nice feature - large open concept kitchen. No pets. dryer, carpets and blinds. Nice feature - large open 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance 2 Rentalkitchen. references and security deposit required. concept No pets. 2 Rental references and to SuperStore and NIC. Call donna 250-334-9667 security deposit required. Call 250-338-7449 Call Donna 250-334-9667
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2 CHINA CABINETS - Excellent condition. Old Country Rose china - new. Lavender Rose China - like new. 2 Storage cabinets. 1 Tool box storage. Please call 250-331-9252 - Courtenay.
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GARAGE SALES GARAGE & BAKE sale at the Alano Club- 543 6th St, Oct 25, 9-1pm.
CAMPBELL RIVER
STEEL BUILDINGS gift-card give-away! 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
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Attractive 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated – enjoy new appliances, flooring and bathAttractive 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated –make enjoyitnew ooring and bathroom fittings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere idealappliances, for family or working couple. room ďŹ ttings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit. Large,250-334-9717 private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit. Call Call 250-334-9717
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. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE! Please refer to available apartments listed below. TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222
SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. ONE BEDROOM recently renovated and available November 1st. Quiet, well maintained adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and one block from Filberg Park. Nicely decorated and attractive. Security entry. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222 or John @ 250-703-2264.
HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave.
LARGE ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious. Recent renovation. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building. Central Courtenay. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
CAPRI 1081 Stewart Ave. TWO BEDROOM bright and spacious in a quiet, well maintained adult building in central Courtenay. Large rooms and nicely renovated. Security entry. End unit with extra windows. A unique suite. Call John @ 250703-2264.
WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM recently renovated. Top floor. Full sized appliances including dishwasher and in-suite washer/dryer. Spacious and nicely decorated. In-suite storage, fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. Convenient location just a few blocks from downtown and Filberg Seniors Centre. Fully equipped resident room. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Security entry and elevator. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
BELLE AIRE 575-14th Street UNIQUE TWO BEDROOM in Courtenay’s finest character building. Very spacious (over 1000 sq. ft.) with private, adjoining carport and fireplace. Full sized appliances in huge country kitchen. Private entry. Central Courtenay. A quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Recently renovated with many features. This is a very special and unique suite. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
VILLA MONTECITO 1331 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM over 1000 sq. ft. in a modern, well maintained and mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Full-sized appliances with in-suite washer/dryer. Large, designer kitchen. Ensuite. In-suite storage. Very attractive suite freshly renovated. Security Entry. Call David @ 250-3380267.
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TRANSPORTATION
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
FOR SALE BY OWNER
HOMES FOR RENT
ANTIQUE/CLASSICS
CARS
MOTORCYCLES
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
1991 GRAND PRIX, good engine and tranmission. Needs work. $800 O.B.O. Call 250-334-6335
YAMAHA SCOOTER. Beautiful one owner Vino Yamaha low mileage gas motor scooter & helmet inc. 250-339-1945
40FT. TRAVEL TRAILER. Excellent Condition. 3 slides, sleeps 4. Lots of storage. Your home away from home. Asking $45,000. OBO. Please call for more information 250-7023415.
1996 SUNFIRE, 5 spd,4 cyl, 2 door, good tires, good starter car. $1700 obo.250-287-2969
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
1988 MERCEDES 300CE126,000 km. Asking, $4000. (250)898-4638.
‘99 NISSA FRONTIER SE King Cab 4 cyl, 5spd, 2wd, 205000 km, Nissan service slips since new. $2950. 250871-3772 250-871-3772. ARTIST DAVID WICK NEEDS STUDIO SPACE- I need to kick-start the sell of all remaining prints and noncurrent original artwork at my studio for greatly reduced prices to make wall space for my new fall series. All non-current original artwork & prints must go by October 15th. âœąHere’s your chance to say yes to a beautiful piece of art... it can transform your home and uplift your soul. Call 250-714-0932 for appointment & address. GLASS TUB enclosure. Electric bug arrestor - $50. Wheelchair - $95. Antenna cable 25ft & tripod stand for satellite dish - $30. Argus slide projector & screen - $90. Call 250-890-3304 PELLET STOVE Enviro-mini. Brand new, never fired. Asking $2,000 OBO. Please call 250-703-0278 for more information on this great deal. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext: 400OT www.norwoodsamills.com/400ot TWO 215/65 R 15 winter tires on Nissan Frontier rims: two winters, $150 firm. Med. blue Raider mid-rise canopy off ‘99 Frontier. Fits 76â€?x60â€? box rails, $250. 250-871-3772. WOOD BURNING Fire Insert $500 O.B.O. Vitayur Water Dispenser with one 5gal. water bottle - $30. Call Comox 250-339-7953
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045, www.dollars4guns.com
TOOLS CONSTRUCTION TOOLS Ground to Finish: Nail gun, compressor, lazar level, siding tools, cement mixer, cordless tools, chop saws, mitre saws, blades, and more. 250-2182558.
CAMPBELL RIVER: 302 Island Hwy faces 3rd Avenue. Ocean views from large deck over carport and off master bdrm. Come inside and see over $70,000 of professional interior renovations plus a York Heat Pump! This attractive 3 bdrm & 2 bath side-split is in a desirable area, centrally located in C.R. on a wide lot with mature trees. Lower level could be easily transformed into an In-law suite. Includes 6 as new Kenmore appliances. Asking $384,900. (No Agents). Call 250-702-3309.
COMOX. 2086 sq.ft. 3.5 yr old house. 4-bdrm, 2.5 baths. Quiet neighbourhood, near all amenities. Realtors welcome. $529,500. (250) 941-1410.
INVESTORS ALERT Oil land only - Shares in mines & minerals on 640 acres in Manitoba. $75,000 o.b.o. Certificate available. 250914-1220
PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com
REDUCED! 1369sqft 2 BDRM PATIO HOME. 2bdrm. In a location that can’t be beat. Mntn. view. Quiet neighborhood. Beautiful setting. Bareland strata. 2 mins. to Merecroft Village. $279,900. 250-287-8570 or 250-202-7717. C.R.
HOUSES FOR SALE 3 Bedroom home in Valley Vista Estates, 2 baths, new carpets, 2 sheds, sprinkler system, carport. $150,000, this is a must see home. Call 250334-0942 for more info.
BEAUTIFUL 55+ patio home for sale, super location, bright and sunny 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms with ensuite. Jacuzzi tub in main bathroom. Asking $205,000. OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Oct. 18, 11am-3pm. Unit 4 - 1351 Tunner Drive, Courtenay. Call 250-338-8956 or 250-871-1556.
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY
ORCHARD GATE #108-501 4th St. Courtenay 1000 SQ.FT. FOR LEASE
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO LARGE 2-BDRM. Free heat. Elevator. Great location! From $775./mo. 250-334-4646.
3-!,,Ă– !$3 Ă– WHOLE DUPLEX for sale1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. $225,000. Call (250)334-8474. tinyurl.com/porthduplex
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OCEANVIEW HOME, 2 bdrm, 1 bath (shower only), 4 appls, woodstove, lrg deck, shared property, $50 hydro credit, N/S, No pets, Avail. Nov. 1 - $1,000/mth. EAST CTNY HOME, 4 bdrm & den, 3 baths, 6 appls, fam. rm., 3 sided gas F/P, double car garage, fenced yard w/sprinkler system, N/S, No pets, month to month lease, Avail. Immed. - $1,375/mth
6-MICHELIN Steel Radial Tires LT 235/85 R 16. Off a 3500 1 ton. $350. Good shape. 250-914-3900
‘98 CAVALIER Z24
AC cruise, 5 speed, big kms but reliable & sound, well maintained. $1500. Call 250-9512174
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ARGO COURT, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl., N/S, cat neg. w/ref. Avail. Immed. - $650/mth. Call res. mger for showings: 3348602 BARCLAY SQUARE, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, patio, res.pkg, ground flr, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. $750/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, storage locker, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $700/mth STONECROFT VILLAGE, 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, hardwd flrs, bright open concept, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Adult Oriented, Avail. Dec 1 $1,150/mth PARKSIDE, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, balcony, undergr. pkg, storage, “Adult Oriented�, N/S, No pets, Avail. Dec. 1 - $1,200/mth TRUMPETER’S LANDING 2 bdrm & 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 6 appls, balcony, storage locker, undergrd. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Nov 1 & 15 - $1,100/mth HARBOUR QUAY 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, patio 2 rest. pkg. spots, “Adult Oriented� N/S No Pets Avail. Dec. 1 - $1300/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Nov 1 - $825/mth JOSHUA COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Nov 1 - $800/mth ASPEN COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Nov 1 - $800/mth MAPLEWOOD MANOR, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, patio, res. pkg, “Adult Oriented�, N/S, No pets Avail Immed. $625/mth VANRIDGE MANOR, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, Gas F/P (gas incld), balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Nov 1 - $700/mth
IMPORT CAMPER Older. 2 bunks, stove, propane tanks, sink, water tank, table, ice box, steps. Clean and no leaks. Asking $800 o.b.o. 250-2024907. Leave a message.
AUTO FINANCING
1996 DUTCH STAR by Newmar. 38ft Deisel Pusher. 192,000km. 8.3 LTR Cummins Motor. 6spd. Allison, Spartan Chassis. 6500 Generator. Lg slide. Oak cabinets. Leather furniture. New batteries. Well maintained Snow Bird Coach. $20,000 firm. 250-287-8483
REDUCED! 2004 SUNSEEKER- FORD. 26 ft w/ slide. 126,000km. Queen size island bed. Thermal pane windows. Transferable extended warranty. Great condition. $26,900. 250-830-8371 Campbell River
TRUCKS & VANS HOT! HOT! 87 Mazda RX7, Microtech E.C.U, fuel mapping dyno tuned, after market fuel injectors, large single turbo, Ported and more. Large Power, never raced, never abused only USED. Lots invested. Price $5995. Contact Ken at 250-830-4578.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
DESERT AIRE RV Resort Indio California. Lrg lot & 11 yr old park model , top model Chariot Eagle covered deck & lrg patio. Call Bob for more information 250-594-3939 or beford1@shaw.ca
FOR SALE BY OWNER
AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
SECURE BOAT & RV storage, starting at $30./month. Call (250)650-4040 or (250)339-6193.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Premier downtown office/retail space. Excellent location. Ground floor, ample parking, competitive lease rates. Phone:250-334-3425 ext 316
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BOAT STORAGE. Secure, gated compound. Very reasonable rates. (250)898-7228.
REAL ESTATE CLAIMS
250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals
‘39 CHRYSLER ROYAL restored six cylinder std. $18,000 may trade for older Ford or ? Call 250-334-9502
THIOKOL 1200C SNOWCAT Specifically designed & renovated to plow roads and go on extended ski trips. 6’ removable bed, ski rack top rack, storage area. New rear sprockets, belts in great shape. Rebuilt Differential. Webar carburator, new S.S. brake cylinders, brake bands, new engine electrical system, rear hydraulics; all fluids recently changed. Trailer an option $20,000 firm. 250-2878483
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DODGE CARAVAN 1999$995, blue. Clean, inspected by OK Tire, Courtenay. 2995 Moray Ave. Call Dave, 250792-1650.
MARINE 2003 OKANAGAN 5th Wheel 29-5Y. Great condition. Large picture window. Large slide. $20,000. Call 250-923-4768.
2008 CORSAIR Excella 31 CKDS. Mfg. General Coach. Polar Pak. All season living. lots of storage. Too many features and options to list. Excellent condition. $ 40,900.obo. 250 334-1825 Possibly avail 2005 Dodge 1 ton diesel.
2009 32’ Fleetwood Terra Class A Top of their line, only 9,000 mi. As new, must see! 2 slides same side. Loaded & many extras, ready for your next adventure! Asking $89,500. Call: 250-339-9939.
BOATS
36’ Trojan Tri-Cabin, twin Yanmar diesels, low hours, extremely economical. Health forced sale, super deal, $40K obo. 250-732-2744
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Winery opens cooking school Blue Moon Winery opened its doors five years ago this July. This fall, the owners are expanding their kitchen offerings to include a year-round recreational cooking school designed to inspire a love of sustainable practices and a passion for great locally-grown food. Collaborating with some of the top chefs and producers in the Valley, their focus is to create a destination where they can combine the elements of being on the farm with a grower, in the kitchen with a chef, and in the winery with a wine and cider maker. The intent is to create a complete farmto-table experience that will intimately acquaint students with the life cycle of the
ingredients they work with. Whether looking to brush up on the basics, learn a new skill or to take your cooking skills to another level, Blue Moon kitchen has something for everyone. From Pro-D day classes for children to couples classes, to bread and cheese making or paleo cooking, you will want to register early as classes are limited to 12. For pricing, class schedules and more information on the cooking school, visit www.BlueMoonWinery. ca or call 250-338-9765 to register. Blue Moon Farm, Winery and Ciderworx is located at 4905 Darcy Rd. in Courtenay. – Blue Moon Winery
The terrain park at Mount Washington will be transformed into the Rockstar Terrain Park this coming season. Rockstar Energy Drink and Vancouver Island Brewery (VIB) will be partnering with the resort this winter to create memories for visitors. The brewery will unveil a new brew with a Mount Washington twist this fall. Photo by Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Luxe under new ownership
A Courtenay skin care business is under new ownership with added services for women and men in the Comox Valley. “We are committed to listening to our client’s concerns and dedicated to working together to achieve realistic and satisfying cosmetic results,” says Candyce Bell, manager at Luxe Aesthetic Medicine. As a medical aesthetics nurse and clinical nurse educator, Bell brings a wealth of experience and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and expertise. She is an approved clinical educator for Allergan — the maker of Botox and Juvederm — and is a full-time injector at Luxe. She is also the lead clinical nurse educator for a top laser company in Canada. Familiar faces include Dawn Martynyk, a laser technician who has spent more than 15 years in hospitals and private clinics before joining the Luxe treatment team. She is also a trained skin care consultant who can provide detailed information on cosmeceutical lines. Martynyk provides laser hair removal, laser skin rejuvenation, fungal
illumiWave Laser Hair Rejuvenation, acne scar laser treatments and laser lipo,” Martynyk said. VI Peel is a chemical peel that contains a blend of ingredients suitable for all skin types. It provides results with virtually no pain, no prep and little to no downtime. Rather than needing six chemical peels of a lower grade, patrons only need one to three, depending on goals of
treatment. It improves tone, texture and hyperpigmentation including melasma; softens lines and wrinkles, clears acne, reduces scars and stimulates production of collagen for firmer skin. Luxe is located at Orchard Gate, 105-501 Fourth St. in Courtenay. There is an open house Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 4-8 p.m. For more information, call 250-871-5893.
OPEN HOUSES Outstanding Agents • Outstanding Listings
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2906 Cascara Courtenay
3432 Stoneridge Courtenay
3432 Stoneridge Courtenay
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997 Hobson Ave Courtenay
201-1811 Comox Ave Comox
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1983 Comox Ave Comox
1025 Grieves Ave Courtenay
148 Donovan Place Comox
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Hosted by Scott Sutherland
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291 3rd St Courtenay
54 Jane Pl Comox
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Voting not only a right; it’s a duty
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he candidates in November’s municipal elections have filed their nomination paperwork. The races for the mayor, council and school board are officially on. The coming weeks will be punctuated by knocks on your door from candidates seeking your vote, flyers stuffing your mailbox, signs on lawns, all-candidates meetings in school gyms and community centres. But how many voters will actually exercise their right to do so on Nov. 15? In 2011, less than 29 per cent of registered voters in Courtenay cast ballots. That means that for every four people complaining about the state of the City of Courtenay, three of them have no right to complain. Comox had a 41 per cent turnout. Cumberlanders were actually bragging about their 47 per cent turnout in 2011. “That’s higher than the provincial average by far. Way to go Cumberlanders!” and “Wow, great voter turnout!!!” were among the comments posted to a Cumberland Facebook page. Sorry... 47 per cent is nothing to be proud of, regardless how it stacks up against the rest of the province. An advertisement in a 1937 edition of The Gazette (a now-defunct Maple Ridge newspaper) placed by candidate for reeve James Miller Cameron, promised just that – “It’s time for a change.” His ad further outlined promises to not increase taxes, to improve roads and bridges, and pressure higher levels of government to help more with the costs of assisting the poor. So, little has changed in 77 years. Weeding through the long list of candidates seeking positions on city council and school board can be daunting, let alone knowing who stands for what. But with new four-year terms, you won’t have to do so as often. Those elected on Nov. 15 will determine how your tax dollars are spent, and how much you have to chip in each year. You should have a say in that. In this democracy, it is your responsibility. – Black Press
Record Question of the Week This week: Have you already decided who will get your vote for mayor? (Cumberland residents are excused from this week’s poll.) Go to www.comoxvalleyrecord.com to vote. Visit our Facebook page for more discussion on the topic. Water levels have risen by one metre in the Comox Lake reservoir in the past week.
Still no word on an All Candidates Meeting for Courtenay.
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or a community newspaper, make a difference, let me point there is little that brings my laser to the City of Toronto. more excitement – and Half the eligible voters in that chaos – to the newscity can consider room than elections, themselves directly Commen-Terry particularly civic responsible for the elections. train-wreck of a Seemingly every mayor they have had erry other phone call and for the past three email has something years, because they arrell to do with the upcomchose not to vote. ing vote. As for the uneducated vote, the From a journalist’s perspective, it’s response is simple: a trying time, to be sure, but an get educated. It’s not like the exciting one. resources are hard to find. With From a citizen’s standpoint, all the online information now, elections always amaze me, parit really is a click of the mouse ticularly at the municipal level. away. I’ve always believed that In today’s paper, we are running the third of our four canmunicipal elections affect didate sections. If you read our residents more intimately than paper, by now you have been either provincial or federal elections, because the decisions at introduced to every candidate in the municipal level are more Cumberland, Comox and Courtenay. The CVRD candidates will likely to affect my day-to-day be in Thursday’s paper. There life – from when the garbage is you go. All right there, for you to picked up, to noise bylaws, to compare notes. when I can water my lawn. We also have all the info What amazes me, then, is the online at www.comoxvalleyrelack of interest in most municipal elections. cord.com. One click of the “election! 2014” logo on the right side Less than 29 per cent of eligible voters decided the winner of the page will bring you to in Courtenay in 2011. I’ve seen whichever constituency you so higher voter turnout numbers choose. in towns where the mayor was In Comox, there will be an acclaimed. all-candidates meeting on Nov. There are two common 3 that you can watch from your responses from those who choose own home, as My Tech Guys will not to vote: be streamlining the entire two“It won’t make a difference” hour meeting at www.mytechguys.ca or “I don’t follow politics, and an There really is no reason to uneducated vote is worse than no be uneducated, unless you want vote at all.” to be. Addressing the first comment, The scary thing is that some if you really believe it won’t
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electoral districts, such as Comox, actually believe there are enough people who make uneducated votes that being first on the ballot is a contentious issue. It’s enough of one, in fact, that rather than the typical alphabetical order, Comox holds a draw to see whose name will appear first. While I have no doubt that it was someone with a last name like Zalinski who first petitioned for this draw format, I don’t necessarily disagree with the argument. Scary indeed. Do all of us a favour and vote, but don’t vote blindly. Educate yourself. Pay attention for the next four weeks. Who has knocked at your door? Who has called you asking for support? Who has done the grunt work? Remember, that when it comes to representing you, the ones who are most likely to do a good job of that are the ones who know what you want, and they won’t know that without listening to you. When they knock, or call, ask questions. Find out where they stand on issues like homelessness, development, and bike lanes. All the candidates have offered their contact info. Use this. Let them answer the questions you have, then make a decision. But please, make a decision. Do not let 29 per cent of the population decide the next four years on your behalf. Terry Farrell is the editor of the Comox Valley Record
If you had a chance, what would you ask the candidates? We, at the Comox Valley Record, are striving to give voters the best available information in order to make an educated vote on Nov. 15. In an effort to ensure we ask the questions that are most important to you, we are asking
you, the voting public, for some input. If you could ask the candidates one simple yes or no question, what would it be? Help us find the answers that will help you make the most educated decision when voting on Nov. 15.
Submit your questions to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com SUBJECT: Candidate Questions or drop off to our office at 765 McPhee Ave. Watch for our upcoming “Options” supplement that will reveal their answers!
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In defence of Tom Fletcher? Dear editor, Mr. Tom Fletcher has been attacked in recent letters to the editor, and I am writing in his defence. We in B.C. are very fortunate to have a government that has ALL our best interests at heart. While other jurisdictions are plagued by corruption, sweetheart deals, favouritism and special deals for multinationals, extreme child poverty that goes on forever, costs that rise continually for services that are disappearing, and even political contribution payoffs - Not so here in God’s country. Our government even has a motto
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of “Families First!” Now, a political columnist or legislative reporter is charged with “holding those in power to account.” Well that’s a pretty boring job here in B.C., where we trust our leaders (since 2001). Why sit and dream up negative stuff, when there’s
plenty of positives out there? Why, just recently Tom Fletcher did a story on how nice it was that our government sought input in the attack on the ALR, months after the decision was made to carve it up. His words are always food for thought. Mr. Fletcher’s wife appar-
ently works for the government, in communications. Now while his colleagues are “holding government’s feet to the fire,” why shouldn’t Tom try to improve his wife’s job security? It’s not easy to hold a good job these days. And I’ll admit it’s way easier to re-write government press releases than to sit and stew over nothing all day. And when those cutbacks come, the Fletchers have nothing to worry about. I say “good on ya” Tom! Harvey Hendrickson Courtenay
tant work on sustainability in B.C., particularly the “Georgia Basin” - Vancouver Island, the Salish Sea and the Lower Mainland. Her other legacy was to encourage people to take local government seriously. Local government is still where so much that is important hits the road. Yet in many B.C. communities voter turnout is significantly less than 40 per cent. Let’s change that on November 15. Municipal government doesn’t get much
respect - from any of us: citizens complain endlessly about services and taxes, and senior levels of government download and squeeze. We don’t vote. We complain. We don’t like the results we’re getting. But we’re not doing much to change things. November 15 is our opportunity to exercise our “democratic muscles,” to elect mayors, councillors, school district trustees and regional district directors who will start taking steps towards
more sustainable decisions. If we “up” the voter turnout, maybe they’ll even be moved to stand up to senior levels of government that don’t take them seriously. My small homage to Joy Leach is to encourage people to think about the important issues facing local government (long term, sustainable land use planning, long term community economic development, long term community quality of life) ? and to get out and vote. Wher-
Canadian priorities for international aid misdirected Dear editor, Last month the United Nations Secretary General called for member nations to set up a billion dollar trust fund to render all humanitarian help necessary to Ebolastricken countries in West Africa. Colombia immediately donated $100,000; Cuba has already sent 400 doctors and medical personnel; Canada, and several other UN members, has still not donated to
the trust fund. On Sunday, Canadian Chief Of Defence Staff General Tom Lawson said in a CTV interview that as a former CF-18 fighter pilot, nothing would excite him more than perhaps being confronted by an ISIL air force, adding that the “very, very accurate” bombs that CF-18 jets drop on ISIS targets cost between $35,000 and $40,000 each. Isn’t there something wrong
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Coal Hills crew shines at Canadian Grand Nationals The Canadian BMX season drew a close on Thanksgiving weekend in Chilliwack at the Big Red Barn at Heritage Park and the travelling road show from Coal Hills BMX Track was in attendance. Eleven racers from the Cumberland track were eager and ready to do battle with some of the fastest BMXers in Canada and the USA for three days. Canadian Grand Nationals festivities got underway Friday night with the prerace, and results were as follows: Aleasha Wiebe 1st in
Cruiser, 1st and 20”. Justin Yaretz 4th in 20”. Evan Yaretz 2nd on Cruiser, 4th on 20”. Andrew Templer 4th on Cruiser. Isaac Templer 3rd on 20”. Austin Cornbill 2nd on 20”. Saturday brought
on the first of two extremely competitive days of action-packed racing. Coal Hills represented great again with another shining performance on the indoor track in the ‘Wack. Results were as follows: Aleasha Wiebe 1st on Cruiser, 5th on 20”. Justin Yaretz 8th on 20”. Evan Yaretz 4th on Cruiser. Adicus Bird 7th on 20”. Brailyn Webster 3rd on 20”. Austin Cornbill 3rd on 20”. Aiden Webber 4th on
Sunnydale Ladies wrap up On Sunday, Oct. 5 the Sunnydale Ladies held their official closing day. We played a nine-hole scramble, teeing off at 1 p.m. After we all finished we had our last meeting and held elections for our new ladies club executive. Following the meeting we had a fabulous dinner, prepared by our kitchen staff. Thanks so much for your hard work and dedication. It was a delicious meal of ham, chicken cordon, scal-
loped potatoes, salads and a wonderful pumpkin cake for dessert. Here are the scores: First place team was Patricia Lowe, Sheila Coad, Trish Heyland and Sandra Galloway. Second place team was a three-way tie: Francis Shaw, Frankie McCaffery, Becky Kenner and Barb Dixon; Pat Peden, Louise Smiley, Sandy Tetreau and Vicki Bombini; Andrea McInnis, Trisha Harris, Sharon Littler and Pat Costello.
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Cruiser, 2nd on 20”. Quinn Webber 5th in Open Class. Sunday were the Grand Finals with quadruple points being awarded, so racing was intense as many titles were on the line. Once again the Coal Hills Gang was there right in the middle of it all, going fast and hard but also having a great
time. Results for Sunday were as follows: Aleasha Wiebe 2nd on Cruiser, 5th on 20”. Justin Yaretz 8th on 20”. Evan Yaretz 7th on Cruiser. Adicus Bird 4th on 20”. Brailyn Webster 4th on 20”. Andrew Templer 8th on Cruiser.
Austin Cornbill 5th on 20”. Aiden Webber 4th on Cruiser, 4th on 20”. Quinn Webber 5th in Open Class. “All in all it was a great weekend of racing and an awesome way to close the 2014 BMX season,” a Coal Hills spokesperson said. “The Coal Hills rac-
ers did an incredible job all year long and were always great sports and the hardest working bunch out there. “Be very proud of your season and know that the track is proud of each and every one of you, even those who just race locally at our track. See you in 2015.” – Coal Hills BMX
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Nordics’ gear swap Saturday; registration underway The Strathcona Nordics invite you to join them at the annual Gear Swap on Saturday, Oct. 25. They also remind you about the deadline for early bird program fees on Oct. 31.
You can buy and sell gently used cross-country ski gear and accessories at the swap, which takes place in the Elks Hall basement at 231 6th St. in downtown Courtenay on Saturday.
Here’s the schedule for the day: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Drop off your gently-used cross-country ski gear and accessories. 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Buy a delicious chili lunch. 12-1 p.m. AGM. 1-3
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