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Bringing winds up to 70 km/h and significant rainfall, the east coast of Vancouver Island is bearing the remnants of post-tropical cyclone Ana. “Expect heavy rains and strong winds, and the biggest impact will be felt through the Strait of Georgia and exposed coastal northern sections,” explained Andre Besson, This screen grab from The Weather Network’s meteorologist for Environ- website shows the tail end of Hurricane Ana reaching ment Canada. The storm was expected Canada’s West Coast. to reach the local area over- Oct. 13 as a tropical storm be similar to the event last night. southeast of Hawaii, and week, but a high tide TuesDespite the warnings, became a hurricane Oct. day morning (10:15 a.m.) Besson said this storm is 17 in the central Pacific could play a significant role typical for this time of the Ocean. in flood management. year, as most storms durHe added BC Hydro is ••• ing the fall season contain Stephen Watson, stake- in contact with the Comox some level of sub-tropical holder engagement and Valley Regional District weather. communications represen- and the City of Courtenay The difference, he added, tative for BC to monitor the situation. is that this “The winds are expected Hydro, said storm is coming they have to come from the southeast Expect heavy fairly early in been draw- at 70 to 80 km/h and can rains and strong the season. ing down the create a storm surge,” he “With more winds, and the Comox Lake noted. leaves still on The winds can also play reservoir biggest impact the trees, they since the pre- a factor in breaking tree act as a sail will be felt vious storm branches and creating tree catching the event last failures around the region, through the Strait wind, and with Wednesday in which he added can lead to the limbs and of Georgia and preparation power outages. Local staff branches, they exposed coastal for the storm. and contractors are precan crack and “The water pared for the storm, and fall on power northern sections. is down 1.25 while smart meters are lines, leading to metres since connected to the network power outages.” last week and to advise of power failures, Andre Besson Besson noted the gates are Watson encourages people the system has as wide open to visit bchydro.com or to weakened considerably as they can be,” he said. call 1-888-769-3766 if they since passing near Hawaii. With rainfall expected spot a tree or branch on a According to The Weath- between 50 and 100 mm, power line. er Channel, Ana formed Watson said the storm will photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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indeed, a sensory stimulator. A floor to ceiling bubble pole (remember lava lamps?) sits at one end. Fibre optics rope, vertiOne of the longest-running funcal and horizontal massage pads, draising traditions in the area bubble mirrors that distort the happens Sunday at the Sid Wilreflection – sensory stimulation liams Theatre, with the 39th ediabounds. tion of the CVCDA Telethon. “Visually, there is a lot there,” But what exactly is the said Mallette. “We also have a CVCDA? lot of things that vibrate, for the The Comox Valley Child Develtactile (aspect) – the fibre optics opment Association is an “all-instrings work both for the visual one” centre for all things related and the tactile. They can hold to childhood development. the strings and run their hands From the Infant Development through them because there is Program and The Autism Prono electricity running through gram, to occupational therapy, them.” physiotherapy and speech-lanThe audio system is synchroguage pathology, to pre-natal nized with the bubble lamps and support, and even support for the fibre optics, so that the sound grandmothers involved in childand the lighting match. care, the CVCDA really does There are soft-pad cushions “have it all”, in regards to the that make different sounds when development of children. And best stepped on, and a vibrating ladyof all, the costs are covered. bug. “There is no cost for the servic“We are hoping to add somees here, it is all funded by the prothing for the sense of smell to the vincial government,” said CVCDA room,” said Mallette. “There are executive director Joanne Schrotons of different products availeder. “There can be additional able; we are just not there yet. costs, for equipment, or respite There are so many things to conservices...but there are always Photo By Terry farrell sider when approaching the sense options and we always work so The Comox Valley Child Development Association’s sensory room opened earlier this year. The of smell. How quickly does the that costs are not a barrier.” sensory room uses equipment designed by technicians specializing in Snoezelen therapy. scent dissipate? How strong can A relationship between a famit be, and still not bother the next ily and the CVCDA starts with er a child is diagnosed to be in room is an area with the sole person in the room? There are so Kim Griffiths, the association’s TAP the Autism Spectrum, the bet- purpose of stimulating the senses. many logistics to consider.” family resource consultant – genThe Autism Program is secondFor the clients, the sensory The sensory room was designed erally the first contact a parent to-none, with one-on-one or group ter, inasmuch as funding is concerned. by technicians specializing in room is a bit of an escape from has with the CVCDA. sessions for the clients, and a clin“If the child is under six in Snoezelen therapy – a client- the usual routine at a centre such “Once a family ic with everything B.C., they get $22,000 a year, for directed therapy in a multi-sen- as the CVCDA. gets referred here, from crayons to a intervention. Over six, they get sory environment. “Rather than I go out and meet It’s really nice swing; yes, there’s $6,000.” having goal-ori“Snoezelen with them, and It’s different than an indoor swing. ented therapy, was One of the most well received therapy determine whether to see the kids going April Statz is activities in TAP is the summer originally devel- other areas (at the the sensory room there’s a service out and just havthe manager of day camp; Camp Oasis. oped in working CVCDA) because there is more for childthat is appropri- ing fun and what’s TAP and is concognitivelike exploration “We run it the last two weeks with ate for them – if stantly monitoring in July,” said Statz. “Do all kinds delayed adults,” is no pressure to perof things that are there is some type interesting is hearing and addressing not in their norof fun activities throughout the explained Lind- form; you just come of program we offer the kids talk to each the community community, every day, from 10 say Mallette, a mal everyday that is beneficial needs regarding a.m. to 4 p.m. and the final day we CVCDA therapy here and you explore life,” said Malto the family,” said other as peers. the condition. lette. “It’s different have a barbecue where we invite assistant. “Using with the child. Griffiths. TAP manager April Statz, “This is my the parents. than other areas a tent, with fans Lindsay Mallette, on the Chances are, the on Camp Oasis third year in this (at the CVCDA) “It’s really nice to see the kids and ribbons blowCVCDA has the sensory room because there is position; I have going out and just having fun and ing on it, things tools – and people doubled my staff, doubled the cli- what’s interesting is hearing the that smelled good, no pressure to per- to help. entele, and I have an extra pro- kids talk to each other as peers.” things that felt good, things that form; you just come here and you “We have a unique range of gram that I have (brought in),” looked different, kind of awoke explore with the child. services, with very unique service she said. “That’s a hard thing for a lot of their senses and found that providers as well. 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Another new service at the CVCDA is the Early Years Centre. “The Early Years Centres are a provincial pilot (program),” said CVCDA executive director Joanne Schroeder. “The provincial government decided that they wanted to put more energy into supporting children in their youngest years and one of the ways they are doing that is by having the Early Years Centres around the province. The intent of the program is to make services more accessible, and to (identify) the kids that need assistance earlier.” Fifty-five communities applied for the pilot project and the Comox Valley was one of 12 communities awarded the program. There are two other such centres on the Island, both in the Greater Victoria area. Michelle Guthrie is the Early Years Centre co-ordinator at the CVCDA. She came onboard in August and has been busy working with website developers to put together an easy-to-navigate site

(www.valleychild.ca), that offers information on support groups and programs in the Comox Valley. “This is a much broader spectrum (than CVCDA only),” said Guthrie. “The CDA is kind of a host agency, but my position is to help families access any number of programs in the Valley that are applicable to the zero to six age range.” Information for new parents, or parents new to the Comox Valley; funding and financial help; health and development; among other things, is available with the click of a mouse. There’s even an events calendar that covers everything from child programs at the public library, to breastfeeding support group meetings. “I am also doing outreach on a non-website basis, because we realize that not all families are online,” Guthrie said. “And this is not necessarily only for parents looking for extra support. This is more about getting parents the information they need to be supporting their children through the early years, to ensure they are as healthy as possible. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com

CVCDA: Assisting more than 800 children Continued from Page 3 “But this can help bring them out of their shells, there can be an increase in vocalization, a decrease in anxiety. “And it’s not for one specific type of child. Any kind of emotional delay, cognitive delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder – it’s pretty widespread in who it helps.” And while the CVCDA is geared toward children, Snoezelen therapy has proven effective for adults with brain injuries and even dementia patients. ••• The CVCDA assists more than 800 children and their families each

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With municipal election voter turnout in Comox around 40 per cent in 2011, former educator and current councillor Hugh MacKinnon hopes to engage youth and encourage a higher voter turnout, thanks to a newly-discovered resource. MacKinnon said last year he came across a teaching resource through the Justice Institute in Vancouver containing lesson plans and activities for students in Grades 7 through 11, and inquired with School District 71 to see if the resource was available to teachers. “ … I have been thinking of ways to engage citizens in their communities, least of which getting a better voter turnout,” he explained. “I checked with our Comox Valley School District to see if these resources were available to local teachers and they were not.” MacKinnon contacted the Justice Institute to see if resource binders entitled ‘Being an Active Citizen’ were available for distribution and was able to deliver binders and discs to all Town of Comox schools (public and private) at no cost besides shipping. He has delivered the teaching resources to Highland Secondary, Phil Gaglardi Academy, Brooklyn, Airport, Aspen Park and Ecole Robb Road elementary schools. “The ‘Being an Active Citizen’ teacher resource introduces students to the fundamentals of law and how the

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Round table discussion brings Comox Valley techies together Erin Haluschak Record Staff

From hardware to software, social media to marketing, about 40 people involved in the Comox Valley technology sector came together Wednesday to brainstorm during the inaugural Comox Valley Round Table on Tech and Innovation. Organizer Hans Peter Meyer said the event highlighted the emerging tech sector in the Valley and assessed the strengths, desires and impact on

the local economy. “It’s a significant part of the economy and a lot of it has been happening below the radar,” he explained. “The tech sector is a broad definition. It’s not just people with soldering guns or with physical objects, but it includes digital products.” Meyer said the tech sector across Vancouver Island has been growing significantly, and they are hoping to make the Comox Valley another hub for the burgeoning sector.

“Right now, the industry in Victoria is valued at $4 billion, and in Nanaimo, it’s $200 million. (The industry) allows people to work here but serves markets and clients around the world.” Meyer noted issues addressed during the roundtable held at North Island College, supported by the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce and Susanne Sampson of NIC, included looking at how to make the Valley’s tech sector

business grow, creating visions and coming up with specific asks. Nearly all those who attended were small business owners making a living in the tech sector, added Meyer, but representatives from the municipalities included Comox Mayor Paul Ives and Cumberland Councillor Roger Kishi. Meyer noted local government and the community at large really doesn’t understand the Valley’s tech sector. “Why invest?

Because it’s good for downtowns, it’s good for the region, and most importantly, it creates real jobs and real incomes,” he said. “We’ve encouraged a huge amount of retail and services, and that’s great, but they don’t allow for higher incomes and families to come here and raise their families.” Meyer said there are many people who moved back to the Valley to work in the sector and as the talent pool grows, the government does need to

be part of the bigger picture. “The industry isn’t looking for a handout but they are looking for infrastructure to

help move this along.” A report from the roundtable will be released in a few weeks.

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Comox council united against CVRD’s OCP bylaw Erin Haluschak Record Staff

Citing direct conflict with the Regional Growth Strategy amongst other reasons, Comox council voted unanimously against the proposed Rural Comox Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw put forth by the Comox Valley Regional District. In a report to council presented at Wednesday’s committee of the whole meeting by Town Planner Marvin Kamenz, he explained

staff feel some of policies dealing with bylaw No. 337 (which deals with settlement expansion areas identified as future growth areas for adjacent urban municipalities) are in direct conflict with the RGS and lead to confusion. “In addition to being redundant the proposed CVRD OCP policy does not provide any qualitative or quantitative goals in regards to what is required to meet the policy,” Kamenz said in the report. “Consequently, dif-

fering expectations are likely among affected parties making this policy incompatible with the RGS policy 1E-1 statement that local governments will work co-operatively with regard to such boundary extensions and ensure that the policies of the RGS are maintained.” He added two proposed CVRD OCP policies deal with roles and responsibilities which have already been addressed by provincial statute/policy. Kamenz noted one

OCP policy is inconsistent with the RGS which states municipal boundary extensions intended to incorporate lands for green field development are discouraged. With the RD considering the bylaw at the beginning of November, council expressed concerns with the limited timeline for discussion of the bylaw, and with no scheduled regular council meeting this week, they approved the creation of a special council meeting Wednesday at

Governance Task Force petition still seeks signatures Scott Stanfield Record Staff

The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce hopes to petition the provincial government to commission a study to determine if the current local format of governance best satisfies the political, cultural and community needs of Valley communities. “We don’t have the answers, we just want to get some facts,” Chamber president/ CEO Dianne Hawkins said last week at Courtenay council. Before March, the chamber hopes to garner 5,000 signatures (10 per cent of eligible voters) that would be presented to local governments for support. They in turn would ask for provincial funding and assistance with the governance review process. “It certainly informs a debate,” Coun. Bill Anglin said. “Thank you for bringing this issue to the community.” At last count, the task force had collected approximately one-

third of the required signatures. To download a petition form, visit www.cvgovreview.ca, or go to the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce at 2040 Cliffe Ave. •After several attempts over the years by the City

and the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association, the City recently received permission from the landowner to construct a fence at the vacant property at Fifth and Duncan, where the Palace Theatre once stood. The

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great the impact of volunteers can be on improving salmon habitat for future generations,” said Ives, who was visiting ORES for the first time. “I will be taking some of the Oyster River Enhancement Society’s ideas back to Brooklyn Creek in Comox where our Streamkeepers do volunteer enhancement work.” “I’m a big personal supporter of the Pacific Salmon Foundation and all of the work they do throughout B.C. with some 35,000 volunteers,” said Lister. “ORES is a prime example of what individual and collective volunteer effort can accomplish.” ORES is a registered Canadian charitable society established in 1983 to enhance the Oyster River salmonids. For further information, please visit our website at Bruce Bell shows off new fish pens funded by PSF Grants to Edwin Grieve, Paul Ives and Ronni Lister. www.oysterriverenhancement. PHOTO BY BRUCE PIRRIE org.

House of Now celebrates grand opening of new wing with MARS fundraiser Submitted The House of Now in downtown Courtenay is hosting a MARS fundraiser to celebrate the opening of its new treatment centre. The studio has expanded its team of trainers and instructors with the addition of eight therapists. A wide variety of classes, including somatics, children’s

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ELECTION DAY: HOUSING THE HOMELESS QUESTION FOR VOTERS Local governments in the Comox Valley want to know if taxpayers are willing to help them proactively address the complex problem of housing the homeless. This question will appear on the November 15 civic election ballot to gauge public opinion on the matter.

Comox Valley Regional District Electoral Areas A, B and C, City of Courtenay, Town of Comox, Village of Cumberland

HOW MUCH ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO PAY TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS? $0 Up to $5 per year (for a home that is assessed at $300,000) Up to $10 per year (for a home that is assessed at $300,000) Mark your ballot with an X for ONE option above. (This vote is non-binding and does not provide authority to tax homeowners; it is intended to gauge level of support should that be considered.)

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Local Government Elections 2014 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF COURTENAY

TOWN OF COMOX 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION

2014 LOCAL GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Town of Comox that an election by voting is necessary to elect one Mayor, six Councillors and one School Trustee for a four-year term commencing December 2014, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: Surname GRANT IVES Surname ARNOTT BELL MACKINNON GRANT MOUL WEBSTER PRICE GRANT SWIFT DAVIS

MAYOR – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED Usual Name Address Tom Paul

3337 Crown Isle Dr, Courtenay 1520 Highridge Dr, Comox

COUNCILLOR – SIX (6) TO BE ELECTED Usual Name Address Russ 2128 Robb Ave, Comox Kathleen 1741 Linden Ave, Comox Hugh 1447 Ridgemount Dr, Comox Ken 1831 Hemlock Ave, Comox Ian 1585 Birch Ave, Comox Vivienne 555A Anderton Rd, Comox Barbara 330 Butchers Road, Comox Marg 897 Islington Cres, Comox Maureen 1633 Beaufort Ave, Comox Don 1852 Buena Vista Ave, Comox

SCHOOL TRUSTEE – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED Surname Usual Name Address STARKEY Meredith 1711 Elm Ave, Comox FRAWLEY Tonia 509 Nimpkish St, Comox DELLA SIEGA Jeany 308 Glacier View Dr, Comox MACDONALD Chettie 1504 Skeena Dr, Comox COLEMAN Peter 1592 Guthrie Rd, Comox

PUBLIC OPINION QUESTION The following public opinion question will also be submitted to all electors of the Comox Valley Regional District and included on the Town of Comox ballot: REDUCING HOMELESSNESS PUBLIC OPINION VOTE How much annual property tax would you be willing to pay to reduce homelessness? (This vote is non-binding and does not provide authority to tax homeowners; it is intended to gauge level of support should that be considered.) • $0 • Up to $5 per year (for a home that is assessed at $300,000) • Up to $10 per year (for a home that is assessed at $300,000)

VOTING OPPORTUNITIES VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Town of Comox between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. as follows: LOCATION:

Comox Community Center, 1855 Noel Avenue, Comox

DATES:

Advance Voting: General Voting:

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Saturday, November 15, 2014

ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors , you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register, you must meet all of the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; • a Canadian citizen; • a resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration;

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the City of Courtenay that an election is necessary to elect a Mayor, six Councillors and two School Trustees for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating November 2018. The persons nominated as candidates, and for whom votes will be received at the Election by Voting are as follows: OFFICE OF MAYOR – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED Surname Jangula Ambler

OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR – SIX (6) TO BE ELECTED Usual Name

Residential Address

Wells Felgenhauer Hillian Theos MacInnis Doerksen Lennox Anglin Winchester Knox Chaney Frisch Eriksson

Bob Marcus Doug Manno Stu Dan Rebecca Bill Starr George Terry David Erik

380 Evergreen Avenue, Courtenay 2941 Edwin Place, Courtenay 844 3rd Street, Courtenay 2138 9th Street East, Courtenay #1 – 1090 1st Street, Courtenay 1575 Hurford Avenue, Courtenay 735 9th Street, Courtenay 3236 Majestic Drive, Courtenay 1910 St. Andrews Place, Courtenay 1687 Hobson Avenue, Courtenay 1098A 1st Street, Courtenay 747 Stewart Avenue, Courtenay 667 12th Street, Courtenay

OFFICE OF SCHOOL TRUSTEE – TWO (2) TO BE ELECTED Surname

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Residential Address

Gambacorta Caton Huber Boldt Robertson

Donna Janice Jordan Cliff Alex

1110 4th Street, Courtenay 4802 Alton Place, Courtenay 2533 Copperfield Road, Courtenay 2842 Muir Road, Courtenay 1176 Zeballos Drive, Courtenay

The Following Question Will Also Be Included On The Ballot: How much annual property tax would you be willing to pay to reduce homelessness? ❏ $0 ❏ Up to $5 per year (for a home that is assessed at $300,000) ❏ Up to $10 per year (for a home that is assessed at $300,000) (this vote is non-binding and does not provide authority to tax homeowners; it is intended to gauge level of support should that be considered)

GENERAL VOTING DAY General voting day will be open to qualified electors of the City of Courtenay on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: Conference Hall of the Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. Queneesh Elementary School, 2345 Mission Road, Courtenay, B.C.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the List of Electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To be qualified as a Resident Elector a person must: ➣ ➣ ➣ ➣

• not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

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Resident electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The two documents in combination must prove both identity and residency. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity and must also produce proof of ownership in relation to the property (State of Title Certificate or Property Tax Notice) and, if applicable, written consent from a majority of registered owners. Also note that: • A person may only register as a non-resident property owner in relation to one parcel of real property in the Town of Comox.

To be qualified as a Non–Resident Property Elector a person must: ➣ ➣ ➣ ➣ ➣

• If a corporation is on title with other individuals, or if an individual on title is holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust, then none of the individuals are eligible to be registered as non-resident property electors.

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Mail ballot voting is available for certain Town of Comox Electors as follows:

be 18 years of age or older on November 15, 2014; be a Canadian citizen; have resided in British Columbia for at least six months immediately preceding the day of registration; have resided in the City of Courtenay for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Note: To register at the time of voting, a person must provide at least two documents that provide evidence of the applicant’s identity and place of residence. Examples of acceptable documents include a BC Driver’s Licence, ICBC Owner Certificate of Insurance, BC CareCard, Property Tax Notice, and Utility Bill.

• If more than one individual is a registered owner of the real property, then only one of those individuals is entitled to vote, with the written consent of a majority of registered owners that are on the title including the person requesting registration. A consent form is available at Town Hall if you wish to complete it before you come in to vote.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Residential Address 183 Stafford Avenue, Courtenay 1981 Birkshire Boulevard, Courtenay

Surname

• a resident of, OR registered owner of, real property in the Town of Comox for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration;

In addition, a non-resident property elector must not be entitled to register as a resident elector.

Usual Name Larry Jon

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not be entitled to register as a resident elector; be 18 years of age or older on November 15, 2014; be a Canadian Citizen; have resided in British Columbia for at least six months immediately preceding the day of registration; have been a registered owner of real property in the City of Courtenay for at least 30 days immediately before day of elector registration; be a registered owner of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, and be a individual who is not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law;

If there is more than one individual who is the registered owner of real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, only one of those individuals may register as a non-resident property elector under this section in relation to the real property.

• Persons who have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; and

If there is more than one individual who is the registered owner of the real property, the person registering must have written consent of the number of those individuals who, together with the person registering, are a majority of those individuals.

• Persons who expect to be absent from the municipality on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities.

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES

The Corporation of the Village of Cumberland DECLARATION OF ELECTION BY ACCLAMATION Office of Mayor: Leslie Baird, candidate for the office of mayor, is declared elected by acclamation. Office of School Trustee: Vickey Brown, candidate for the office of school trustee for the Cumberland Electoral Area, is declared elected by acclamation. NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING NOTICE is given to the electors of the Village of Cumberland that an election by voting is necessary to elect four councillors and that candidates for whom votes will be received are:

Offices of Councillor – Four (4) to be elected Usual Name Albert, Roger Failler, Colin Ketler, Jesse Anne Kishi, Roger Royer, Steven Raymond Gilles Sproule, Gwyn Sullivan, Sean Walton, Michael

Residential Address 3300 Union Road, Cumberland, BC 2667 Rydal Avenue, Cumberland, BC 2684 Rydal Avenue, Cumberland, BC 2592 Willard Avenue, Cumberland, BC 2754 Maryport Avenue, Cumberland, BC 2338 Comox Lake Road, Cumberland, BC 2588 Maryport Avenue, Cumberland, BC 2616 Derwent Avenue, Cumberland, BC

PUBLIC OPINION QUESTION The following question will be submitted to the electorate: “How much annual property tax would you be willing to pay to reduce homelessness? • $0 • Up to $5 per year (for a home that is assessed at $300,000) • Up to $10 per year (for a home that is assessed at $300,000) This vote is non-binding and does not provide authority to tax homeowners; it is intended to gauge level of support should that be considered.

VOTING DATES AND PLACES ADVANCE VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Cumberland on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Saturday, November 8, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Village of Cumberland Council Chambers 2675 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Cumberland on Saturday, November 15, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. OAP Hall on the lower floor of the Cumberland Cultural Centre 2674 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be open to qualified electors who are patients or residents of the Cumberland Lodge at the time of voting, on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Cumberland Lodge 2696 Windermere Avenue, Cumberland, BC ELECTOR REGISTRATION Registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration • resident of the Village of Cumberland OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Cumberland for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration • not disqualified any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. Electors must produce 2 pieces of identification, at least one with a signature. Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must also produce proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this information, or the election in general, please contact the Chief Election Officer.

Advance voting opportunities will be provided at City Hall, 830 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the following dates: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Shelly Russwurm Chief Election Officer

Further information on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting the Chief Elections Officer or the Deputy Chief Elections Officer by calling 250.334.4441.

Sundance Topham, Deputy Chief Election Officer: stopham@cumberland.ca

Phone: 250-339-2202 • Address: 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox • Website: comox.ca

John Ward Chief Elections Officer

PO Box 340, 2673 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 cumberland.ca 250 336-2291

If you meet either of these requirements, please contact Town Hall for a Vote by Mail application form.

Rachel Parker, Chief Election Officer: rparker@cumberland.ca

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Local Government Elections 2014 COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT ELECTORAL AREA ‘A’ (BAYNES SOUND – DENMAN/HORNBY ISLANDS)

ISLANDS TRUST DENMAN ISLAND LOCAL TRUST AREA NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

ATTENTION electors of the Denman Island local trust area: an election is necessary to elect two local trustees for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating November 2018. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: Surname BUSHEIKIN CRITCHLEY GORRARA

LOCAL TRUSTEE – TWO (2) TO BE ELECTED Usual Name Laura David Perri

Jurisdiction of Residence Denman Island Denman Island Denman Island

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

ATTENTION electors of Electoral Area ‘A’ (Baynes Sound – Denman/Hornby Islands): an election is necessary to elect one regional district electoral area director and one School District No. 71 school trustee for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating November 2018. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

REGIONAL DISTRICT DIRECTOR – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED

Surname

Usual Name

ANDERSON JOLLIFFE LISCH

Usual Name

GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Comox Valley Regional District on: Saturday, November 15, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Denman Island Senior Centre 1111 Northwest Road Denman Island, BC CVRD Boardroom 550B Comox Road Courtenay, BC ADVANCE VOTING will be held on Wednesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: CVRD Boardroom 550B Comox Road Courtenay, BC SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be held: Denman Island Senior Centre: 1111 Northwest Road, Denman Island, BC Thursday, November 6, 2014 9:00 am to 12:00 noon St. Joseph’s General Hospital: 2137 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC Monday, November 10, 2014 10:00 am to 12:00 noon

Fanny Bay OAP Hall Union Bay Community Hall Royston Elementary School Denman Island Senior Centre Hornby Island Elementary School CVRD Boardroom

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: ❏ 18 years of age or older ❏ Canadian citizen ❏ resident of BC for at least six months immediately preceding voting day ❏ resident of OR registered owner of property on Denman Island for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and ❏ not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: ❏ have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR ❏ expect to be absent from the Comox Valley Regional District on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: You can request a mail ballot package by filling in an application (contact the CVRD offices for an application) or submitting the following information to the CVRD office in person or by mail (600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6), telephone (250-334-6000), fax (250-334-4358) or email (elections@comoxvalleyrd.ca): (1.) Full name, (2.) Residential address, (3.) Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors), (4.) Method of receiving your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at CVRD office, OR

(b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package,

(5.) You must indicate whether you will vote as a resident or non-resident property elector. The CVRD will send out mail ballot packages starting on or about October 27, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the chief election officer no later than 8 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014. James Warren, Chief Election Officer

Electoral Area ‘A’ Electoral Area ‘A’ Electoral Area ‘A’

SCHOOL TRUSTEE – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED

Surname

AIKMAN MCDONNELL

(intended for patients and staff of St. Joseph’s General Hospital)

Jurisdiction of Residence

Wayne Bruce Dan

Jurisdiction of Residence

Chris Sheila

Electoral Area ‘A’ City of Courtenay

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Comox Valley Regional District on: Saturday, November 15, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: 418 Ships Point Road 5401 South Island Highway 3830 Warren Avenue 1111 Northwest Road 2100 Sollan Road 550B Comox Road

Fanny Bay, BC Union Bay, BC Royston, BC Denman Island, BC Hornby Island, BC Courtenay, BC

ADVANCE VOTING will be held on Wednesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: CVRD Boardroom 550B Comox Road Courtenay, BC SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be held: Denman Island Senior Centre: 1111 Northwest Road, Denman Island, BC Hornby Island Elementary School: 2100 Sollan Road, Hornby Island,, BC St. Joseph’s General Hospital: 2137 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC (intended for patients and staff of St. Joseph’s General Hospital)

Thursday, November 6, 2014 Thursday, November 6, 2014 Monday, November 10, 2014

9:00 am to 12:00 noon 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm 10:00 am to 12:00 noon

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

18 years of age or older Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least six months immediately preceding voting day resident of OR registered owner of property in Electoral Area ‘A’ for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Resident electors will also be required to produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: ❏ have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR ❏ expect to be absent from the Comox Valley Regional District on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: You can request a mail ballot package by filling in an application (contact the CVRD offices for an application) or submitting the following information to the CVRD office in person or by mail (600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6), telephone (250-334-6000), fax (250-334-4358) or email (elections@comoxvalleyrd.ca): (1.) Full name, (2.) Residential address, (3.) Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors), (4.) Method of receiving your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at CVRD office, OR (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package, (5.) You must indicate whether you will vote as a resident or non-resident property elector.

The CVRD will send out mail ballot packages starting on or about October 27, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the chief election officer no later than 8 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014. James Warren, Chief Election Officer

COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT ELECTORAL AREA ‘C’ (PUNTLEDGE – BLACK CREEK)

COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT ELECTORAL AREA ‘B’ (LAZO NORTH) NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

ATTENTION electors of Electoral Area ‘B’ (Lazo North): an election is necessary to elect one regional district electoral area director for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating November 2018. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

ATTENTION electors of Electoral Area ‘C’ (Puntledge – Black Creek): an election is necessary to elect one regional district electoral area director and one School District No. 71 school trustee for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating November 2018. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

REGIONAL DISTRICT DIRECTOR – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED Surname GILLIS NICHOL

Usual Name Jim Rod

Jurisdiction of Residence Electoral Area B Electoral Area B

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Comox Valley Regional District on: Saturday, November 15, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: North Island Distance Education School 2505 Smith Road Courtenay, BC (NIDES – formerly Tsolum Elementary) CVRD Boardroom 550B Comox Road Courtenay, BC ADVANCE VOTING will be held on Wednesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: CVRD Boardroom 550B Comox Road Courtenay, BC SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be held: St. Joseph’s General Hospital: 2137 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC Monday, November 10, 2014 10:00 am to 12:00 noon (intended for patients and staff of St. Joseph’s General Hospital)

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: ❏ 18 years of age or older ❏ Canadian citizen ❏ resident of BC for at least six months immediately preceding voting day ❏ resident of OR registered owner of property in Electoral Area ‘B’ for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and ❏ not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

(b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package,

REGIONAL DISTRICT DIRECTOR – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED

Surname DERRY GRIEVE Surname

Usual Name James Edwin

Jurisdiction of Residence Electoral Area C Electoral Area C

SCHOOL TRUSTEE – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED

HARGREAVES SELBY

Usual Name Ian Paula

Jurisdiction of Residence City of Courtenay Electoral Area B

2505 Smith Road, Courtenay, BC 2222 Regent Road, Black Creek, BC 550B Comox Road, Courtenay, BC

ADVANCE VOTING will be held on Wednesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: CVRD Boardroom 550B Comox Road, Courtenay, BC SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be held: St. Joseph’s General Hospital: 2137 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC (intended for patients and staff of St. Joseph’s General Hospital)

Monday, November 10, 2014

10:00 am to 12:00 noon

ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏

18 years of age or older Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least six months immediately preceding voting day resident of OR registered owner of property in Electoral Area ‘C’ for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

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For Burdett, life is a cabaret “Dramatic Gypsy Cabaret” is a brand new genre of music and is coming to Cumberland in November. Troubadour and vocal powerhouse Cari Burdett is a long-established musician and now reveals her passion and vision with her debut album, Magnolia. Burdett brings huge energy to the stage with drama, movement, and a boundless well of creativity. Magnolia expresses Burdett’s heart and soul. It’s been brewing for years and inspired by the love she carries for life, her passion for travel and the global community, the many languages she has embraced, her classical operatic training, her family, home, and gypsy roots, they are all bound together by this dramatic music. Burdett is steeped in opera, improvisation, jazz, theatre and dance, all of which illuminate an array of wells that have brought her to the creation of the Dramatic Gypsy Cabaret style pulling the old tradi-

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tion of cabaret forward to current times and delivering its true essence with emotion and significance. The Magnolia prerelease tour will bring this exciting new genre of music to you with a roster of outstanding musicians, many of whom are featured on the album produced by Juno Award winning Joby Baker, including recent winner of the 2014 Saga Djangofest Award, Quinn Bachand and Juno award artist Adrian Dolan. The tour consists of Miles Black on piano, Marc Atkinson on guitar, Richard Moody on violin, Sean Drabitt on bass and Kelby MacNayr on percussion and, Cari’s voice. The Cumberland show is the third of three stops on Vancouver Island and goes Sunday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. at StudioLive. Tickets online at Eventbrite or advance tickets available at Bop City Records, Courtenay and Rider’s Pizza, Cumberland Details at www.Cariburdett.com. Let the curtain rise and the show begin!

Jazz at the Avalanche Bar this Thursday was originally billed as The John Hyde Trio. There’s nothing unusual about that; John makes regular appearances on our stage, and is well known and respected as a superb bassist. But then press information was distributed last week to say that in addition to Aaaron Amar on drums, Bill Coon was joining them to make up the trio. To anyone reading this with a passing knowledge of who’s who in Canadian jazz these days, you should know that Coon is one of Canada’s foremost jazz guitarists. So plan on joining John Hyde and Aaron Amar as they welcome guitarist Coon from Vancouver in an intimate evening of familiar tunes from the golden age of jazz. Coon’s melodic touch and style is that of a master instrumentalist. Juno-nominated guitarist/composer/ arranger, Coon is one of Canada’s most highly respected and sought after musicians. He has been performing professionally for over 25 years and has worked with numerous jazz artists including Jimmy Heath, Eddie Daniels, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Campbell Ryga, Brad Turner, and PJ Perry. GSJS supporters have heard him at Christmas time with the B3 Kings Concert. Coon’s performing and writing has been documented on more than two dozen CDs to date, while big bands and orchestras throughout the world have performed his arrangements. Recently he has conducted and performed with the 23-piece Bill Coon Orchestra featuring jazz vocalist Denzal Sinclaire in a musical tribute to Nat King Cole. John Hyde spent 30 years as an indemand freelance bassist, music educator and the artistic director of the jazz program at Mount Royal College in Calgary. Quiet and unassuming by nature, he comes alive with a stand-up bass in hand, and his style is magical and extremely rhythmical. Amar brings his professional jazz experience from Toronto where he was active on the jazz scene for several

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Bill Coon will play at the Avalanche on Thursday. years. In the five years or so that Amar has lived in Comox Valley, he has earned a solid reputation as one of the finest drummers around. His rhythmic talents are much sought after and he performs with numerous local groups. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for members and $7 for

non-members. For more information about our forthcoming events, go to www.georgiastraightjazz.com, or see us on Facebook. This is a last reminder for members that the Society’s 2014 AGM will be held at the Avalanche, starting at 5:30 p.m. – two hours before show time.

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Scantilly clad improv at the Sid starred for five seasons on CTV’s Comedy Inc., David Milchard, Ken Lawson and Chris Casillan will appear at the Sid. The Comic Strippers have existed for only two years, but have performed in the past year to sold-out venues in Las Vegas and Australia. For more about the Blue Circle Series show, visit sidwilliamstheatre.com or phone 250-338-2430. For more about the Comic Strippers, visit thecomicstrippers.com or see their Facebook page.

Mark Allan Special to the Record

C o u r t e n ay - b o u n d comedian Roman Danylo has something in common with Archimedes. The ancient scholar is still remembered for shouting Eureka (Greek for ‘I have found’) when he stepped into a bath. Archimedes noticed the water rose, and deduced in an epiphany (another Greek word) a theory of water displacement. And Danylo? After trying other concepts, including a CSI parody, the Vancouver comedian was trying to think of an “interesting idea that would bring them in the door,” as he puts it. “I was sitting in the bath one day and my wife comes home from a real male stripper show, and she was like, ‘It was packed!’” he recalls in an interview. “It occurred to me that that is a genre than no one’s really tried to parody.” According to legend, Archimedes was so excited about sharing his discovery that he leaped from the bath and ran into the streets naked. Danylo and his fellow Comic Strippers won’t be nude when they perform Oct. 30 at the Sid Williams Theatre, but what male stripper parody would be complete without some above-the-waist disrobing?

The Comic Strippers will be at the Sid Williams Theatre Oct. 30. The show is billed as a male stripper show and improv comedy show. The Sid audience can expect four of Canada’s best improvisational comedians performing as a fictitious male stripper troupe. They sing, they dance, they try to be sexy, but they’re really just funny. Improv and parody “are both going on the entire time all the way through,” Danylo explains. “The show is like a shirtless Whose Line Is It Anyway? with a lot of trippy dancing in between.” As with any improv show, there’s lots of interaction with the audience. He assures the Comox Valley that the show is “fairly clean. We don’t even really swear. It’s a lot cleaner than your average comedy club. There’s a

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lot of innuendo, but it’s fairly light-hearted.” The performance is suitable for both genders, he assures. “You’re not going to see any horrible thongs.” An adult-only show, the Comic Strippers are billed as, “No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity.” Having performed a number of successful shows, they have incorporated crowd-pleasing improv moments into their routine, he says. Of a larger group of

nomadic improv comics, four will come to the Comox Valley. Besides Danylo, who

Mark Allan is a freelance writer and former editor of the Comox Valley Record.

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Young volunteers needed for Halloween Party on Friday Oct 31 from 4:15 - 6:30 pm, at Courtenay Recreation. To supervise an activity, hand out candy, help clean up at the end of the event. Please wear a costume.

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Are YOU a LEADER and TEAM PLAYER? Getting involved with Relay For Life will allow you to gain or enhance your leadership skills in event planning, networking, leadership and project management. We are looking for energetic, organized volunteers to join our team in many different roles to help plan Relay For Life 2015.

Computer Literacy Tutor Dee Plante - 250-338-9906 dolorese@cvalc.ca

The Adult Learning Centre is currently in the process of recruiting tutors for our computer literacy program that provides small group and one-to-one support for adult learners. Prospective tutors will be part of a unique mentoring program that provides support and encouragement to new computer users.

Health Equipment Loan Program June Hruby - 250-995-3509 bcyvolunteering@redcross.ca

Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers who enjoy working face-to-face with clients Providing excellent customer service Liaising with health professionals HELP is a volunteer-operated, community-based program that lends health equipment such as wheelchairs and bathing aids to people of all ages who are recovering from surgery, illness or injury. Shifts are 4 hours per week.

Christmas Cracker Making Lesley Hunter - 250-871-0343 lesleyhunter@telus.net

YANA needs to make 5000 Christmas Crackers in October, which we then sell over the Holidays. Volunteers have been helping YANA with this tradition for almost 20 years. Drop into our office in October, Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 10am to 4pm for one of our workshops. Come on your own or bring a group, we look forward to seeing you!

Assistant Coach – FUNdamentals Special Olympics Comox Valley Randy James - 250-897-1828

We are looking for an assistant coach for our FUNdamentals program. This program is for children with intellectual disabilities between the ages of 7 and 11. It focuses on transitioning their skills from basic movement skills to basic sport skills. The family-centered program provides children with a more in-depth introduction to sport-related motor skills along with training and competition, while maintaining an atmosphere of fun and meaningful interaction.

Foster Home Program Assistants Kitty Cat P.A.L. Society Larissa Whitby - 250-218-7223 kittycatpals@gmail.com

Interview New Foster Homes (home and reference checks); Online Database Entries; Phone Call Updates on Foster Cats; Manage and Assist with Foster Cats’ Vaccination and Parasite Prevention Schedules.

Meaningful Media Night coordinator Jean Tuyisenge - 250-338-6359 Immigrant Welcome Centre

If you enjoy such discussions and you are passionate about the World events, able to screen, select and show meaningful media films to youth and adults, create interesting discussion about the topic/the theme of the film, engage the youth and adults on various activities please contact us to join our team for this exciting opportunity.

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Black Spruce Bog to make their Comox Valley debut in Cumberland banjo and guitar, and a couple more surprise guests, be sure and arrive on time so you can say you saw her when… Join Cumberland

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Black Spruce Bog straddles the tree line that separates the last of the boreal forest from the arctic tundra; it rides the rails west to Rupert with the Lorne Creek Mountain man; and it shares a brew, a laugh, and a deep sigh with a pulp mill broke hustler. There are many people who choose not to live in this limbo-like space between wilderness, traditional territories, and industry. But those who do have the most kick ass stories to tell. With roots set deep in the northern soil, Black Spruce Bog brings a sound and tells the stories of people and the land they live on. The mossy floor of a spruce bog is not an easy place to thrive; but with the right mix of rhythm, rhyme, and ruckus, any sapling can find the light. A five-piece elec-

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This smile looks good on pumpkins BUT NOT ON PEOPLE. Black Spruce Bog, an ‘electric acoustic’ act from Prince George, makes their Comox Valley debut at the Waverley PHOTO SUBMITTED tric acoustic posse of friends who truly enjoy spending time and creating sound with each other, their chemistry floods off the stage and makes it nearly impossible not to jump, dance, tap and at the very least grin big.

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Watson helps Canada to victory at World Cup to the women’s squad following the Western CanaRecord Staff dian qualifier in North Vancouver in May. PresiWe’re Number One! That was the chant from dent Paul Gregory said she Canada’s mixed team at the was selected for her deter2014 Homeless World Cup mination, discipline and of Soccer in Santiago, Chile tenacious defence. “Christine has commiton Sunday as they defeated South Korea 6-3 to win the ted herself to soccer with INSP Cup. And they did it Maple Pool United,” said with Courtenay’s Christine coach/co-ordinator Grant Shilling, a Dawn to Dawn Watson in their lineup. The 41-year-old, wearing outreach worker. “She plays with a jersey number fierce tenacity. 2, plays locally Christine It characterwith Maple izes the spirit Pool United has committed of someone “I am so herself to socwho has surexcited to be vived a horrific representing cer with Maple dog attack, the Comox Val- Pool United. She ley, Canada, plays with a fierce numerous surgeries and terand all my rible trauma t e a m m a t e s tenacity. and friends at Grant Shilling — and still loves dogs and Maple Pool,” life.” said Watson at After being attacked by a car wash fundraiser at Finneron Hyundai prior to a pit bull in 1999, Watson underwent eight reconthe tournament. Operating at the Maple structive surgeries to repair Pool Campground, the the muscle in her cheek local street soccer program and around her mouth. She still suffers enables homeless and marginalized individuals migraines, part of the reato exercise, socialize and son she can’t work fullcompete in a fun environ- time. She receives disability ment. The sport involves assistance, supplementing four-person teams that play her income with a paper on a field about 22 metres route. She has been on a methadose recovery prolong with hockey-size nets. The program is an initia- gram for about eight years. This is the third consecutive of the Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness tive year that a player from Maple Pool United has Society. Officials from Street Soc- been selected for the world cer Canada named Watson street soccer champion-

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Christine Watson of Courtenay displays the INSP Cup after Canada’s mixed team defeated South Korea 6-3 Sunday at the 2014 Homeless World Cup of Soccer in Santiago, Chile. Watson plays locally for Maple Pool United and is the third local player to be selected to play at the tournament. PHOTO SUBMITTED ships. Joan Mathias played at the 2012 tournament in Mexico, and Heath Young was selected for last year’s event in Poland. “Maple Pool United is

developing into a hotbed of street soccer talent,” Gregory said. “Full marks to Grant Shilling for developing this program.” The Homeless World Cup

is a network of 70 international organizations that use soccer to improve the lives of homeless and marginalized people. The 12th annual tourna-

ment ran from Oct. 19-26 at Plaza de Armas in central Santiago. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

– with a file from Scott Stanfield

Kabush second by three seconds Defending champion just misses catching leader at national cyclocross championships

Defending champion Geoff Kabush of Courtenay finished second in the Elite Men division of the 2014 Shimano Canadian Cyclocross Championships. Kabush was in hot pursuit of eventual winner Mike Garrigan of Ontario and finished just three seconds behind him. The race was held Oct. 25 in Winnipeg. Garrigan went hard right from the start, took a solid early lead, and maintained his gap at around 15 seconds throughout most of the race. Some solid cyclocross racers chased hard, with Kabush (SCOTT-3Rox Rac-

ing) and first-year elite rider Michel Van den Ham of Winnipeg (Trek Red Truck p/b Mosaic Homes) chasing hard to close the gap. The two chase riders managed to get within five seconds of Garrigan, but ultimately ran out of real estate. Kabush launched an attack on Van den Ham with about two kilometres to go, but could not close the gap on Garrigan as he crossed the finish line. Garrigan came first, three seconds ahead of Kabush, followed by the 2013 Canadian U23 champion and local sensation Van den Ham shortly thereafter. “I couldn’t be happier,” said Garrigan. “First off, I just came here for a good result. I came here because I knew it would be a good event. These guys in Manitoba have been saying they would put a good event ... and they pulled it off.” “To see the guys close the gap back

down with 2.5km to go, I told myself it would be a very tight finish. I knew I had to work hard for that gap, and that it took a bit of time early on. I thought they would need to work pretty hard to bring it back. I saved enough in the tank in case it came down to a sprint. Luckily for me, it didn’t come down to that.” The race was held at national historic site “The Forks” at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers. Large crowds converged on the national historic site to cheer on Canada’s top cyclocross racers. Racers were treated to a fantastic fall day at the venue in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. The course featured many obstacles, both natural and man-made structures such as sand pits, cobblestones, steep climbs, side hills, elevated platforms and steps, to name just a few. – Cycling Canada

Geoff Kabush on the move at national cyclocross championships in Winnipeg. PHOTO BY CYCLING CANADA

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score board HOCKEY VIJHL North Division Team W L T OTL Pt Campbell R. 13 1 1 0 27 Nanaimo 11 4 0 1 23 Comox Valley 8 4 1 3 20 Oceanside 2 14 1 0 5 South Division Team W L T OTL Pt Victoria 12 2 1 0 25 Westshore 12 5 1 0 25 Kerry Park 7 8 1 2 17 Saanich 4 9 0 2 10 Peninsula 2 15 0 0 4 Oct. 21 Comox Valley 1 Westshore 7 Oct. 24 Comox Valley 1 Peninsula 4 Oct 25 Peninsula 0 Comox Valley 4 Oct. 31 Comox Valley @ Campbell River SCORING

Glacier Kings Top 10 Player GP G A Pt Liam Shaw 16 7 13 20 Derian Hamilton 16 3 16 19 Mitchell Hawes 12 9 7 16 Grant Iles 16 4 11 15 Dylan Sampson 11 4 11 15 Sheldon Brett 8 7 4 11 Austin McNeil 14 4 5 9 Keagun Selva 16 1 8 9 Jordan Crisp 12 6 2 8 F. Colapaolo 16 5 3 8

C.V. SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB DODGEBALL Recreational - Monday A Tier Team W L T Pt Vicious & Delicious 4 0 0 8 Young Guns 4 0 0 8 10 Phat Kids 3 1 0 6 Minions 3 1 0 6 Misfits 3 1 0 6 Chuck ‘N Duckers 1 3 0 2 The Fighting Amish 1 3 0 2 Team Ramrod 0 4 0 0 B Tier Team W L T Pt The Rock 3 1 0 6 Chocolate Thunder 2 2 0 4 CV Kickers 2 2 0 4 Inglorious Balltards 2 2 0 4 Operation Insanity 2 2 0 4 Team Excellence 1 3 0 2 Thorns & Roses 1 3 0 2 Shoot to Thrill 0 4 0 0 ULTIMATE FRISBEE Monday Team House Lannister House Baratheon House Targaryn House Stark

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FLOOR HOCKEY Tuesday

Team W L T Pt Lockout All-Stars 5 0 0 10 Korea Dream Team 3 1 1 7 No Regretzkis 3 1 0 6 Greasy Road Wins 2 2 0 4 Shut Your 5-Hole 1 3 1 3 Spartans 0 5 0 0

Two Comox Valley Minor Lacrosse members received 2014 Presidents Awards at the British Columbia Lacrosse Association (BCLA) annual general meeting, Oct. 17-19 in Whistler. Lisa Edgar and Peter Parke were honoured at the event, which each year brings the lacrosse community together for meetings, a lacrosse trade fair and the annual merit awards banquet. The BCLA Presidents Award promotes and celebrates the spirit of volunteerism by annually giving BCLA organizations an opportunity to acknowledge and thank individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and commitment to lacrosse within their organizations. – British Columbia Lacrosse Association

A* Team 5 3 0 10 Some Spike It Hot 5 4 0 1 0 Just the Tip 4 4 0 8 Spike-o-paths 4 4 0 8 Hit and Run 1 7 1 3 CFB Totems 0 9 0 0 B Tier Team W L T Pt Strike Farce 10 0 0 20 Served On Ice 6 1 0 12 Ancient Mariners 5 3 0 10 Show Us Your Tips 5 3 0 10 21 Bump Street 4 5 0 8 Smashing Bumpkins 4 6 0 8 NIC Spikers 3 5 0 6 Too School For Cool 3 6 0 6 Balls Deep 2 6 0 4 Setsy Time 0 7 0 0 INDOOR SOCCER Thursday A Tier

Team Blue Toque FC Epic AFC United Untouchaballs Football Hooligans Jellyfish Snipers B Tier Team Free Lions C-Town’s Assassins NIC Kickers Toepunters TC Valley Collision Dyslexics Untied!

W L T Pt 4 0 0 8 4 1 0 8 2 1 1 5 1 1 2 4 1 4 0 2 1 3 0 2 0 3 1 1 W L T Pt 5 0 0 10 2 2 1 5 2 2 1 5 2 2 1 5 1 3 1 2 1 4 0 2

BOWLING C.R. 10-PIN 50+ Seniors - Thursday Team Pt Hopefuls 67 Class Act 67 Quinsam Auto 54 Flyers 50.5 King Pins 49 Strikers 48.5 Limeys 45 Happy Wanderers 40 Spare Shooters 36 Amigos 18 Team high game scr Limeys 695 Team high game hdcp Class Act 871 Team high series scr Hopefuls 1829 Team high series hdcp Limeys 2521 Mens high game scr Larry McKinlay 203 Mens high game hdcp Hank Modras 239 Mens high series scr Larry McKinlay 583 Mens high series hdcp Larry McKinlay 679 Ladies high game scr Lisa Gribble 210 Ladies high game hdcp Lisa Gribble 285 Ladies high series scr Claire Brown 507 Ladies high series hdcp Lisa Gribble 681

VISAS is holding orientation sessions for those interested in becoming instructors. Photo Submitted

Check out VISAS The Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports (VISAS) at Mount Washington Alpine Resort is conducting orientation sessions for new volunteer instructors on Nov. 5 and Nov. 19 from 7-9:30 p.m. If you are a better than average downhill or cross-country skier or snowboarder (strong intermediate level), consider yourself “a people person” and can remember your own first thrill of a controlled slide down the mountain, then read on. For over 20 years VISAS has provided tons of fun for both instructors and their students with physical or cognitive disabilities. Using a variety of adaptive equipment and constantly improving techniques, VISAS instructors quickly have students gaining confidence and satisfaction on runs and trails. We are holding

our first information meeting for prospective instructors on Wednesday Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Florence Filberg Centre, Craft Room in Courtenay. Come out and see what our program has to offer you as a volunteer instructor. Instructors must be a minimum age of 19. The information evening includes videos, hand-outs and the chance to talk to veteran VISAS instructors. The downhill program requires you to commit to a mandatory two weekend training session at the beginning of the ski season; this is two consecutive weekends, Saturday and Sunday, four days of concentrated training. The society also requires a minimum of 15 volunteer days of instruction from each instructor during the season, approximately one day a week. Success-

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Call them “seesaw series.” The Comox Valley Glacier Kings have just completed a pair of back-to-back home-and aways, and the results of the games were almost mirror images. After beating the Westshore Wolves 9-1 on Oct. 18, the Yetis lost 7-1 to the Wolves on Oct. 21. On Oct. 24 the G-Kings lost 4-1 to Peninsula Panthers, and on

Oct. 25 the Icemen defeated the Panthers 4-0. The result leaves the Yetis in third place in the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, three points back of second place Nanaimo. On Oct. 25 at the Comox Valley Sports Centre, Blake Pearson turned aside 16 shots to back-stop the G-Kings to a 4-0 win over Peninsula. The Yetis led 1-0 after one period and 4-0 after two. First-star Mitchell Hawes had

Darts flying at Comox Legion Campbell River’s Bob and Jennifer Harrison took first place at the recent Comox Legion’s Open Mixed Doubles darts tournament. A small turnout of 12 pairs played a onegame round robin with the top eight going to the best-of-three knockout round. Bob and Jennifer edged out Brenda and Bill Durant in the best-of-five final, taking the tournament with a 3-2 victory. In third and fourth spot were Hap and Norma Hanson, Ernie Linden and Leslie Lamouroux, the actual positions were not determined, as they split the pot. Ladies high scores went to Joanne Scott and Jennifer Harrison, both with a 120. Men’s high went to Hap Hanson with a 177. High outs went to Brenda Durant with a 60, while Roger Schiller had a 106 out. Again thanks to Vicky for the lunch, and to those that help set up and take down the extra boards. In November, darts basically take over at the Branch, with the Branch playoffs taking place on Oct. 3-Nov. 2. Members should check out the log and notices at various locations throughout the lounge and games room area. On Nov. 21-23 the North Central Vancouver Island Zone playoffs are also at the Comox Legion. Following these events will be the Branch’s annual Turkey Shoot on Nov. 29. This is an open event, blind draw doubles, entry fee is $7 per player. – Comox Legion

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First star Riley Mathieson made 30 saves to earn the win in net. Shots on goal were again close, favouring the home team 32-31. The G-Kings blew open a 1-1 game with seven unanswered second-period goals. Dylan Sampson (2g, 2a) and Derian Hamilton (1g, 3a) tallied four points each while Sheldon Brett, McReynolds, Shaw, Grant Iles and Austin McNeil and Hawes added one each.

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the third, Comox Valley pressed hard, but the Panthers sealed the deal with an empty netter. On Oct. 21 in Westshore, the Wolves out-shot the G-Kings 29-28 but out-scored them 7-1. McReynolds netted the lone Yetis’ goal. It was a different story Oct. 18 in Courtenay when the Icemen’s offence erupted for a 9-1 win over the Wolves, who are tied with Victoria Cougars for top spot in the South Division.

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Robert Clive Banks Robert Clive Banks passed away October 21, 2014 with family at his side as a result of a stroke.Â Robert was a lifetime resident of Cumberland and volunteered with the Cumberland Fire Rescue service for 46 years; collectively the Banks family has served in this capacity for over 200 years. An active member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #28 and a long time member of the Courtenay Elks Club, Banksie made a living logging, working in a sawmill, and as a longshoreman at the Campbell River Pulp Mill.Â Robert Banks lived life intentionally and to its fullest, he was loved by all who were fortunate enough to share time with him. His is survived by his wife Nadine, children Roberta, John, Valerie, and bonus children Colleen and David, brothers Leonard and Edwin, and sisters Pat and Nancy, 19 grandchildren and many great-grand children.Â Bob was predeceased by his father Clive, mother Leonora, sisters June and Carol, and grandson Christopher. Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family laid him to rest in Cumberland Cemetery on October 24, 2014.

Gary Lloyd Wilson July 6, 1942 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 9, 2014 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Gary Wilson. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Gary is survived by his wife, Pamela, his daughter, Andrea (Scott), and his grandchildren, Ben and Ella. He is also survived by his brothers, Grant (Daphne) and Allen (Judi), and his step-brother, Glenn (Nita). Gary was born in Lacombe, Alberta, the eldest of Laura Cunninghamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three boys. He attended the University of Calgary and continued to Simon Fraser University where he met his future wife, Pamela, and earned his PhD in Chemistry. After moving to Montreal in 1973, Gary began his 30-year career as a chemistry professor and administrator at John Abbott College. He was one of the founding members of College Chemistry Canada (C3). In 2005, Gary and Pamela returned to British Columbia to retire in the Comox Valley and spend time with their daughter and her family. An avid outdoorsman, hiking, camping, canoeing, and skiing were among Garyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite pursuits. As a university student he enjoyed summers in the Rocky Mountains, working as a photographer at Lake Louise. He coached the John Abbott College alpine ski team for several years, and he often organized canoeing trips to various Quebec and Ontario destinations. He completed numerous hikes in the Adirondack and Appalachian Mountains, as well as the West Coast Trail and the Chilkoot Trail. In his retirement years, Gary was a member of Elder College, where he taught digital photography, participated in walking groups, and practiced Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ai Chi. He enjoyed playing guitar with the Evergreen Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Happy Gang. Gary felt fortunate to live in the beautiful Comox Valley and loved being close to the ocean and mountains. An informal celebration of life will be held at his daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house (2064 Gull Avenue, Comox) on Saturday, November 15th. Please drop in between 2:00 and 4:00 pm.

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HUDSON, Mildred Joan â&#x20AC;&#x153;Millieâ&#x20AC;? April 4, 1940 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 12, 2014 Mildred â&#x20AC;&#x153;Millieâ&#x20AC;? Joan Hudson passed away at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, Comox on October 12th, 2014. Millie is predeceased by her husband Neville Patrick Hudson and sister Lillian DeLaronde. She is survived by her sons Terry Grant Hudson, Patrick William Hudson and Robert Allan Hudson; her daughters Shirley (Dan) Hayward; grandchildren Julie Lynne Hudson and Travis Ryan Hudson; great-grandchildren Eli Ryan Grant Hudson and Jaxxton James Gerald Hudson; brothers George (Pat) Junghans and Clifford (Darlene) Junghans, sisters Cathy (Aart) Van Nieuw Amerongen, Marg Lizotte, Joyce Maron, Shirley (Dick) Bouvier and Grace Buhl. In Millieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leisure time she enjoyed golfing, bowling and baseball - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go Toronto Blue Jays!â&#x20AC;? Millie was humorous, loving, witty, kind and caring for her family. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to the local Hospice Society would be appreciated. Thank you to Dr. T. Daws and staff for taking care of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aunti Millieâ&#x20AC;? and the wonderful staff on 3rd floor and Emergency at St. Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital.

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LEAHY, Richard Martyn â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dickâ&#x20AC;? February 22, 1940 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 15, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful brother, uncle, great uncle, and dear friend to so many, Dick Leahy. Predeceased by his parents Bill Leahy in 1975 and June Leahy in 2006, he leaves his two sisters and brothers in-law, Susan and Art Lacourciere of Kamloops B.C. and Anne and Mark Johnstone of Campbell River B.C. Thirty-one years ago Dick became and will be forever known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uncle Dickâ&#x20AC;?. He passed on immeasurable amounts of knowledge of the outdoors, fishing, hunting and travel to his nieces and nephews, as well as a bit of political incorrectness to carry them through! Missing him so very much are Genevieve Lacourciere, Erin Lacourciere, Alicia Johnstone (Travis Antoine), Cody Johnstone (Anick Lamarche), Sam Johnstone and Shawn Hall. We will be sure to pass on lots of Uncle Dick stories to great-nieces Ella Antoine Johnstone and Cora Antoine Johnstone. Dick loved his work as a fisheries research field technician. His long career began at the Pacific Biological Station, Nanaimo B.C. in the 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, taking him as far afield as the Bering Sea and Kodiak Alaska, Rotorua and Lake Taupo, New Zealand, various locations on B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coast, as well as Babine River in the Skeena Valley, Bear River and Conuma on Vancouver Island and a contribution of many years up to the present time, on the Carnation Creek project near Bamfield B.C. Through his work, he formed many lifelong friendships. Dick was also a tireless volunteer at Glacier View Lodge over the past 10 years. Donations in his memory can be made to the Glacier View Lodge Society, 2450 Back Rd. Courtenay, B.C. V9N 8B5. We wish to thank all of Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends and neighbours who visited him, and the doctors and nurses at Campbell River hospital for their excellent care over the past four weeks. A very special thanks to you, Miles. A celebration of Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held Sunday, November 2, 2014, 1:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4p.m. The Lodge, at Dolphins Resort, 4125 Discovery Drive, Campbell River B.C. Pour yourself a scotch, put on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The African Queen,â&#x20AC;? smile and think of Dick.

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LEGAL NOTICE: In accordance with Section 17.2 of the BC Residential Tenancy Act, notice is serviced the abandoned estate of Brian Syrowik, tenant, (deceased August 20,2014) shall be sold as is, at 2439-9th Street East, Courtenay BC, on Saturday Nov. 22nd. at 10am. The possessions are for sale in accordance with the BC Personal Property Security Act on behalf of the landlord and property owner Ronald Andrew of Dorset, England, by his representative Don Rutherford, 396 Pritchard Rd. Comox, BC, on a cash and carry basis.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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ORCHARD GATE #108-501 4th St. Courtenay 1000 SQ.FT. FOR LEASE Premier downtown office/retail space. Excellent location. Ground floor, ample parking, competitive lease rates. Phone:250-334-3425 ext 316

Buildings & Vehicles.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2008 SAGA Scooter 49cc 5200Km No motorcycle license required. $1500.00 obo 250-335-2015

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. THINKING OF A NEW IKEA KITCHEN? â&#x20AC;˘ DESIGN â&#x20AC;˘ DELIVERY â&#x20AC;˘ INSTALLATION Since 1990. 250-338-3148

MISC 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

REPAIRS Fully CertiďŹ ed Mechanic We Rebuild ~ Reseal and Overhaul Diesel Engines. Call Markus to book your appointment today! 250-898-3447

PETS PETS FREE TO good home very cute 10 week old kittens. Call (250)465-2860.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $100 SHAPED SKIS, snow boards, boots $90 O.B.O. Call 250-339-4591

FURNITURE CHINA CABINET $200. 250287-8570 or 250-202-7717 OAK FURNITURE - Bookcase, china hutch, telephone table. Asking $500 for the set. Will sell individual pieces. Phone: 250-334-9373

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

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. 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. â&#x153;ąHereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. DUCK & GOOSE Hunters: 12 Gauge Versa max. auto. loading shotgun 2 3/4â&#x20AC;? to 31/2â&#x20AC;? magnum mossy oak camo. New never fired in Remington case with acc. $1,000 Firm, savings of $500. 250-897-1416

HALLOWEEN COSTUME rentals. Huge selection. Courtenay Costume Rentals. 250334-3687. Call ahead for ours. 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: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. TWO 215/65 R 15 winter tires on Nissan Frontier rims: two winters, $150 firm. 250-8713772. WOOD BURNING Fire Insert $500 O.B.O. Vitayur Water Dispenser with one 5gal. water bottle - $30. Call Comox 250-339-7953

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.

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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 canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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

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. Unit 4 - 1351 Tunner Drive, Courtenay. Call 250-338-8956 or 250-8711556.

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY 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

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO LARGE 2-BDRM. Free heat. Elevator. Great location! From $775./mo. 250-334-4646.

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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

GARAGE SALES

Sat. Nov. 15th from 9am to 4pm at Fallen Alders Hall 3595 Royston Rd. in Royston. Sellers call Greg or Margaret at 250-338-9598 to reserve a table.

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1991 GRAND PRIX, good engine and tranmission. Needs work. $800 O.B.O. Call 250-334-6335

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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. $725/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, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adult Orientedâ&#x20AC;?, N/S, No pets, Avail. Dec. 1 - $1,200/mth TRUMPETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDING 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, balcony, storage locker, undergrd, pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Nov 1 - $1,100/mth HARBOUR QUAY 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, patio 2 rest. pkg. spots, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adult Orientedâ&#x20AC;? N/S No Pets Avail. Dec. 1 - $1300/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 - $775/mth MAPLEWOOD MANOR, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, patio, res. pkg, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adult Orientedâ&#x20AC;?, 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 JOSHUA COURT, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg., newly updated, N/S, No pets, Avail. Nov 1 $825/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, balcony, res. pkg., storage, coin laundry, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $750/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, balcony, res. pkg., storage, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. $800/mth STEPS TO THE BEACH, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, B/I Vac, Gas F/P, wrap-around patio, storage shed, 2 res. pkg. spots, N/S, sm. pet neg. w/ref, Avail. Nov 1 $1,200/mth

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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

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER DENMAN ISLAND: furnished self contained suite on waterfront. Incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hydro, satellite and internet. NS/NP, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $550/mo (250)335-2899

TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;39 CHRYSLER ROYAL restored six cylinder std. $18,000 may trade for older Ford or ? Call 250-334-9502 AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

6-MICHELIN Steel Radial Tires LT 235/85 R 16. Off a 3500 1 ton. $350. Good shape. 250-914-3900

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Do you care about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned, we own and manage our own buildings. 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.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

1988 MERCEDES 300CE126,000 km. Asking, $4000. (250)898-4638. 1996 SUNFIRE, 5 spd,4 cyl, 2 door, good tires, good starter car. $1700 obo.250-287-2969

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.

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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 Courtenayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. SELLING REAL ESTATE WITH STYLE

Looking for your first home, dream home or investment ... or ready to sell ... contact me 250.897.9813 cvhousehunters@gmail.com www.comoxvalleyhousehunters.com

RE/MAX ocean pacific realty 2230A CLIFFE AVENUE, COURTENAY â&#x20AC;˘ 250.334.9900 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

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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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2008 DODGE Charger, 82,000 km. $11,500 obo. Excellent condition. Call 250-334-4166.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

THIOKOL 1200C SNOWCAT Specifically designed & renovated to plow roads and go on extended ski trips. 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

2009 32â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

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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.

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TRUCKS & VANS 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan (Stow & Go) 117,000 km. Well Maintained, Clean, Excellent condition. DVD/CD player with AUX, 7 Passengers, Cruise Control, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, tilt steering, power locks, keyless entry, alarm, Powered Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seat. $7500.00 (250)703-3536 DODGE CARAVAN 1999$995, blue. Clean, inspected by OK Tire, Courtenay. 2995 Moray Ave. Call Dave, 250792-1650.

UTILITY TRAILERS

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.

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.

TRANSPORTATION

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

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BRAND NEW custom built trailer for hauling a motorcycle. Call (250)338-9661.

MARINE BOATS

36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Trojan Tri-Cabin, twin Yanmar diesels, low hours, extremely economical. Health forced sale, super deal, $40K obo. 250-732-2744

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

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WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS 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

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CONDOS CYPRESS ARMS 1255 9th Street, Courtenay Deluxe 2 bedroom suite in a quiet well maintained building. Rent includes full size fridge, stove, washer, dryer, carpets and blinds. Nice feature - large open concept kitchen. No pets. 2 Rental references and security deposit required. Call Donna

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TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enjoy new appliances, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring and bathroom ďŹ ttings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit. Call 250-334-9717

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The Bamboo Inn Restaurant and the Comox Valley Food Bank celebrated 30 years in the Comox Valley on Sept. 19. The Bamboo Inn hosted an incredibly successful evening and fundraiser and thank all those who were instrumental in making the evening special. The proceeds from the buffet were $2,253.30. Jeff Hampton of the food bank accepts cheque from Bamboo Inn owner Liza Qu.

Marjorie Eugene (right) recently collected hand-sewn dolls and bears from residents and volunteers from Abbeyfield House in Courtenay. Eugene is taking more than 60 dolls with her to a school in Kenya in December.

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The Comox Valley Record wants to recognize the many events that make our community a better place to live. Submit photos and information to: In Person: 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay; By Mail: Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7; By email: editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com Mark submissions to the attention of Terry Farrell and be sure to include a contact name and phone number. Due to the volume of submissions, photo prints cannot be mailed back. Please pick them up within two weeks of publication. We cannot guarantee their return.

The Monarch Lions Club annually presents $1,000 bursaries to two high school graduates to help further their education. At left, Greg Tinga of Highland Secondary accepts his bursary from Lion Ron Webber and at right Heather Wilson of G.P. Vanier Secondary accepts her bursary from Lion April Dyck.

The Comox Valley Knights of Columbus Council #4597 presented a cheque for $2,000 to L’Arche Comox Valley. At right is grand knight André Melançon, with deputy grand knight Arnold Lamb and Christine Monier of L’Arche. Two more cheques of $2,000 will be donated over the next two years, as the Knights continue to support local charities.

The Comox Valley Tim Hortons restaurants rallied together to achieve a record in cookie sales. Stephen Caissie, manager of the Cliffe Avenue location, presented a cheque in the amount of $8,002 to the Boys and Girls Clubs (BGCCVI), which was from funds raised over the course of the one-week campaign. All funds raised from the sales of the Smile Cookies will be directed to the BGCCVI in the Comox Valley.

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The Section 8 Snowsport Institute is a ski and snowboard training company that operates out of Courtenay. The main program is snow sport leadership training. Photos Submitted

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October 29th 10am to 2pm at CAMPAIGN OFFICE in Comox Centre Mall cake, coffee & chat with Tom

It’s a way of life at Section 8 Scott Stanfield Record Staff

A team of instructors and mountain guides at the Section 8 Snowsport Institute are in the business of sculpting people into skiers and/or snowboarders, and certifying clients for a career in the industry. Tobin Leopkey is the founder, program director and head ski coach at the training company, which he runs out of his Courtenay home. The main program is snow sport leadership training, a threemonth course that amalgamates outdoor leadership training and ski/snowboard instruction. A bonus is a week of surfing on the coast. A new addition is an optional ski mountaineering week in partnership with Island Alpine Guides. “They get a helicopter drop in the alpine, and then we do a ski mountaineering week as well,” said Leopkey, who started the company in 2005 when he moved from Whistler to the Valley. Along with instruction, Section 8 offers camps and clinics, including a yearly trip to Austria. “Last year we stayed an extra week and we filmed an instructional video,” Leopkey said. “We’re launching that in the fall.” The video — the first

in a series — will provide an understanding of ski technique, available for a nominal fee. “The plan is to have a revenue-neutral source of marketing. It will bring in minimal revenue but it will get the word out a lot more.” Leopkey hopes a first-time camp will come into fruition next summer in Chile. The company largely serves international students — mostly Europeans — and some from Australia and

New Zealand. Students are housed for three months in chalets at Mount Washington. Leopkey is Section 8’s majority owner. Co-owners include Mike Bray — technical director of snowboarding at Mt. Washington — Tom Arnold and Nigel Harrison. “We pull in a variety of other instructors from the mountain for little bits whenever we need them,” Leopkey said. “A lot of really well qualified folks.” They include Mike

Manara, Jennifer Young, Darrin West, Jan Neuspiel (owner of Island Alpine Guides), Helen Campbell, Kathryn Rutherford, Keith Raymond, Simon Richards, Marthe Bakker, Ryan Stuart and Paul Laperriere. Join the crew for a ‘life-changing experience’ — as testimonials claim on the company website. “I don’t think it’s much of an exaggeration,” Leopkey said. www.section8ski.com.

Market Report 14543.82 16805.41 1232.75 0.8897 US$ 23.69 59.14 US$ 98.62 US$ 5.24 21.23 1.48% 2.00% 2.55% 3.04% 1 yr: 1.950% 3 yr: 2.250% 5 yr: 2.500%

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ON NOVEMBER 15 Visit Tom’s Campaign Headquarters in the Comox Center Mall or call Tom directly at 250-897-2093

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Let’s not over-react

mid-morning shooting on the outskirts of Parliament Hill took the life of a reservist Wednesday just before gunshots rang through the halls of Centre Block at the Houses of Parliament. Hundreds of staff and MPs – including Victoria MP Murray Rankin and Prime Minister Stephen Harper – slid under desks and behind cabinets just metres from the shooter. The immediate, effective response from RCMP officers and particularly from sergeant-at-arms Kevin Vickers in the moments that followed surely saved lives. That’s to be praised and commended. Major news outlets are already asking if “U.S.style” terrorism attacks are now an anticipated state of affairs in Canada. But as that conversation arises around your dinner table, in your office, amongst the parents at your local playground, remember that there are some politicians who wait to capitalize on public sympathy brought on by collective fear. As Churchill famously said: “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” So for those who take to social media to talk about a new, post-shooting world full of heightened security checks that require increased government spying powers, think about the freedoms you’re potentially surrendering by accepting these changes as inevitable. A foolish, misled shooter and others who buy into a grandiose sense of purpose shouldn’t be given the additional power to take away our delicate freedoms in Canada. After several bombs ripped apart tube trains and double decker buses in 2005, Londoners woke up the next day and went back to work as an intentional act of defiance against these silly, morally void radicals. If indeed there is a terrorist component to Wednesday’s shooting, don’t allow that fact to paralyze your critical analysis of government policy. And certainly don’t let the federal government roll out increased monitoring and security measures masked as action against terrorism. –Saanich News Record Question of the Week This week: Will you vote in the upcoming civic elections? Go to www.comoxvalleyrecord.com to vote. Visit our Facebook page for more discussion on the topic.

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pl. Nathan Cirillo and libertarians would oppose such Warrant Officer Patrice measures when all signs point Vincent were not the only toward more terrorism within casualties of terror in Canada Canada? this week. Last month, the spokesman A nation’s innocence died as for the Islamic State of Iraq and Canadians unwillAl-Sham called ON THE MARK ingly became part of for attacks on international terror Canadians. Abu on our own soil. Muhammad AlVincent died MonAdnani urged ISIS ARK day after Martin supporters to kill (Ahmad) CoutureCanadians, AmeriLLAN Rouleau deliberately cans, Australians, rammed his vehicle French and other into two Canadian soldiers in Europeans whether they are the parking lot of a commercial members of the military or civilplaza in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, ians. about 40 kilometres southeast of Extra security to defend Montreal. against such attacks will be In a higher-profile incident, expensive. an armed gunman identified as Canadians will lose some civil Michael Zehaf Bibeau shot and liberties in a tradeoff for feeling, killed Cirillo as he stood guard and hopefully being, safer. Wednesday at the Tomb of the How far will the pendulum Unknown Soldier in Ottawa. swing? How much will our counBibeau was subsequently shot try change from its reputation as and killed inside the main Para peacemaker? liament building in the nation’s The most disturbing aspect of capital. Couture-Rouleau was both incidents is that both killers also shot to death shortly after were Canadians. slaying Vincent. Perhaps the most insidious Couture-Rouleau was one aspect of terrorism is that radiof 90 people monitored by the calized fanatics can walk among RCMP in 63 national security us undetected, especially if they investigations, the country’s are Canadian citizens. national police force confirmed Besides whatever increase in Monday night. domestic suspicion that would Security will increase as the naturally occur, this cannot help terrorist attacks play into the but raise intolerance toward existing law-and-order agenda anyone in this country with an of the governing Conservative odd name, suspicious accent or party. swarthy skin. More surveillance cameras is This will provide an excuse for a given. Beefed-up security at anyone already inclined toward airports and border crossings is intolerance, outright racism or inevitable. paranoia. Who but the most ardent civil Finding a healthy balance in

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the times that will come will not be easy. One of the worst fallouts from terrorism is how it makes people and their governments fearful and reactionary. How many loyal Canadians with Japanese ancestry were dispatched to internment camps during the Second World War? How many of them never got their land and other possessions back at the end of the war? We will hopefully not repeat that shameful slice of Canadian history, yet we must be more vigilant – and suspicious. Residents of a less-innocent Canada are faced with more doubt and uncertainty than just last weekend. Canadians who until this week were spared from the chill of domestic terror except for isolated horrors such as the Marc Lepine massacre no longer have that luxury. Maybe we were just fooling ourselves, content with our international reputation as the nice guys in the long shadow of our U.S. neighbours. Americans will continue to be a much more attractive target than Canadians, but we’re now on the radar for terrorists. Still, nothing unites a people like an external threat, and we could come out of this more united than we have been for some time. How we react to this threat will say volumes about Canadians. The trick will be protecting ourselves from fanatics without becoming extremists ourselves. Mark Allan is the former editor of the Comox Valley Record

Maple Pool Campsite owners missed ‘epic’ election opportunity Dear editor. This occurred to me today and I thought it would have been a hoot! Seeing the flurry of local election signs all over the Valley made me consider the rather epic monumental “missed opportunity” that has occurred in the City of Courtenay.

Mr. and/or Mrs. Lin from the Maple Pool Campsite should have put their name forward for Courtenay city council. With the overwhelming support and sympathy in the community they have, they most certainly would have won. They could attend and vote in council meetings! That would have been price-

less for them to be able to sit in on the “in-camera” sessions and have a face-to-face conversation with those hell-bent on them being shut down. They say you can’t fight City Hall......but you can rock the boat in a democratic way! Steve Hawkins Comox

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A ‘flash mob’ gathered at the Sid Williams Theatre courtyard in Courtenay Friday morning, offering a moment of silence in recognition of victims of last week’s attacks on military personnel in Quebec and Ottawa. The crowd of about 70 then broke out in song, singing O Canada in a show of national pride. Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, an unarmed reservist who was guarding the National War Memorial in Ottawa, was shot and killed by a lone gunman. Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent died after being run down by a driver in a St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., parking lot.

Exercise your democratic muscles on Nov. 15 Dear editor, “Local government is the hell’s kitchen of sustainability.” That’s what a former mayor of Nanaimo once said to anyone who would listen, to anyone who doubted the importance of municipal government. Her name was Joy Leach, she was a mentor to me, and she was a strong advocate for people getting out to vote, and getting educated on the issues. Joy passed away this fall. Her legacy was a body of important 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

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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 Nov. 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. Nov. 15 is our oppor-

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Lifelong Learning Association AGM Wednesday Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Association is having their third Annual General Meeting on Oct. 29, 3-4:30 p.m. at the Job Shop, 103 - 555 4th St. in Courtenay. The public is welcome to attend. Aside from AGM business, CVLLA will launch the 2014 Community Literacy Plan, which highlights four comprehensive literacy goals. The Plan was created in consultation with literacy and learning stakeholders from multiple organizations, including the School District, LUSH

Valley, Lake Trail Community Connections, Creative Employment Access Society, Comox Valley Family Services and others. The Plan highlights opportunities for continued cooperation, collaboration and coordination of literacy programs and services in the Comox Valley. To view the Plan visit www.cvliteracy.ca (under the About tab). Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Association is a community–based literacy society that brings learning organizations and literacy stakeholders together to address the literacy needs and priorities that exist

within our community. CVLLA facilitates collaborative program development, supports and enhances existing literacy programs, and raises awareness of the importance of literacy and learning through literacy events, activities and book distributions. Directors include community literacy professionals and representatives from both formal and non-formal learning organizations. Learning organization representatives include North Island College, School District No. 71, Creative Employment Access Society, LUSH Valley,

Immigration Welcome Centre reaching out to TFWs Submitted The Immigrant Welcome Centre has announced an expansion of service offerings to include specific settlement services and programs for Temporary Foreign Workers. The Immigrant Welcome Centre, with offices in the Comox Valley and Campbell River, has a long history of providing services to assist immigrants to integrate into the communities of North Vancouver Island. Temporary Foreign Workers, who because of their relatively new status in Canada, sometimes have unique needs and can face complex situations, have been identified as a demographic that would benefit from increased services. “The region is fortunate to gain the skills and innovation that Temporary Foreign Workers bring,” states Rachel Blaney, executive director of the Immigrant Welcome Centre. “ U n f o r t u n a t e l y, despite the significant contributions these individuals make to our communities and

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Fertile Ground’s AGM and film presentation Submitted Connections with new organic farming initiatives taking place in northeast India will be the main topic of discussion at Fertile Ground’s annual general meeting, taking place Saturday, Nov. 1. The event gets underway at 2 p.m. at Creekside Commons, 2202 Lambert Dr. in Courtenay. Following a short business meeting, there will be chai-style tea, fresh Indian samosas and a special screening of a video produced by local photographer and videographer, Sarah Kerr. Later this month, Kerr’s film will be shown in Assam to over 1,000 farmers who, at the invitation of the state Ministers of Agriculture, Industry and Rural Development, will be gathering to discuss the future of the regional agriculture sector. The film features three small-scale

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A local chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization sisterhood has recently been able to help another woman realize her dream of becoming a teacher. Kersten Wuthrich of Powell River is a single mother with a two-yearold son. She is currently enrolled in teaching program offered by Simon Fraser University. This program is unique because the courses are being offered in Powell River and therefore Kersten is able to complete the program without having to move to Vancouver. On graduation, she will receive a Bachelor of Education degree and apply for a Professional Certificate enabling her to teach any grade from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The Courtenay chapter of PEO

helped her apply for funds from PEO International. She applied for a loan as well as a grant and the chapter was excited to learn that she was given a Program for Continuing Education (PCE) grant of $1,500 and will also receive a loan from the Education Loan Fund (ELF). Kersten is a young woman with exceptional ability and determination. After graduating from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Kersten worked for three years as the operations manager for an international volunteer organization in Ghana, West Africa. During this experience, she had the opportunity to teach English to children and adults in various communities in Ghana. This experience reinforced her desire to become a teacher. PEO is a Philanthropic Educational Organization dedicated to supporting the education of women through loans, grants and scholarships, founded in 1869 by seven college women in Iowa. To learn more about PEO and its philanthropic projects, visit peointernational.org.

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