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Eight-year-old Comox girl makes a CD ..... Page 3

The City of Courtenay’s new social media team was christened in the most critical of ways last week, and it came away with a top-notch effort. “The word ‘team’ kind of makes me giggle a little bit,” said Anne Guillo, whose full-time job is as the communications co-ordinator for the City of Courtenay. “It’s a small team. There are really only two of us – myself and my colleague, Lisa Zervakis.” Zervakis also has other responsibilities with the City, when not on social media “duty”.

Consistent and continuous connection with residents during state of emergency She is the community services clerk. “We have been using Facebook and Twitter since September – we launched (those accounts) along with the new website (www.courtenay.ca), so we have both been working on it for all that time – but this [storm] was the first crisis communication using social media,” said Guillo. Team; pair; duo – whatever term is used, they did a commendable job keeping the com-

munity informed during the Dec. 8-10 storms that put the city of Courtenay into a state of emergency. Guillo and Zervakis were responsible for getting the information from “ground zero” to the masses. As roads and trails closed, as flooding increased and as evacuation notices were issued, it was the city social media team’s responsibility to get the word out to the community.

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“You never can predict when something like this is going to happen,” said Guillo. “Our goal was to just provide the best information, as quickly as we could, using the information (sources) that we had.” Those sources included the likes of GIS (mapping) technician Julia Machin. “(She) was so helpful and quick with creating updated road closure maps, evacuation zones, etc,” said Guillo. “These maps were a great visual tool, which we posted both on social media and on the website.”

... see CITY ■ 45

‘Well-loved’ teacher hit-and-run victim Erin Haluschak Record Staff

Vandals target tree farm cross; huge reward offered for info ..... Page 7 The City social media team was nothing short of sensational in keeping Courtenay residents informed during the storms. Mother Nature is not being helpful at all to Vancouver Island skiers. Still no opening date in sight for Mount Washington.

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Jade Hansen (middle) along with her sister and Brent Hobden from the Salvation Army are surrounded by the piles of coats and warm clothing collected Monday during their one-day outer clothing drive to give to those in need in the Comox Valley last month. Staff at Cumberland Regional Laundry volunteered to launder all of the donated items before they are passed along to the Salvation Army for distribution.

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The cyclist involved in a fatal hit-and-run Monday night in Fanny Bay has been identified as Paul Bally, a longtime teacher at Lake Trail School in Courtenay. The 48-year-old was travelling along Highway 19A near Curran Road when he was struck by a vehicle going southbound on the highway. Sherry Elwood, superintendent of School District 71, said resources were enacted for students, staff and the community as soon as they found out who was involved. A critical incidence response was triggered where the district gathers a team of professionals who have specific training, Elwood explained. “In this case, we deployed a team of school-based counsellors and some senior leaders and some leaders from other school buildings who were familiar with Lake Trail.”

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with Austin, and wrote four songs herself. “My mom, me and (sister) Sophie collaborated for the others. We recorded them on GarageBand and sent them to Helen,” said Swanson. “That was an amazing moment for me. It’s so hard to describe.” Erin Haluschak With 300 CDs produced, Swanson has sold 100 already, and credits a recent Christmas Record Staff concert for getting the word out. She’s graced the stage as Cosette in Les “After the performance, quite a few people Misérables, written a variety of songs, and were clearing out of the room and did a lot of now has created her own CD shopping,” she added. just in time for Christmas — and The CD features nine songs I wanted to get my with tracks including Rain on Comox’s Stella Swanson is just eight years old. music out there. I love My Umbrella, Orca Lullaby With the help of Juno Awardand Dazzling Day, but Swanwinning songstress Helen Aus- making music … and son said the title track is her tin, Swanson recently released I have so many songs favourite. I’m not a bunny, which is avail- in my head. “It’s such a catchy tune,” able at Planet Kids in Comox she added, and said it was and Courtenay, Seeds Food MarStella Swanson inspired by her pet rabbit ket in Cumberland and iTunes. Romeo. “I wanted to get my music out Now that she’s focused there. I love making music … and I have so on selling the newly-produced disc, Swanson many songs in my head,” explained Swanson, noted she is planning on taking a bit of a who created her first CD when she was just break from the creative process, but explained two years old, for her family. although she’s not sure when the next album Over the course of four sessions, Swanson — may drop, she does sing and write music all who takes violin and dance lessons — recorded the time — especially when she’s playing with her sister. Mom Karen Pantuso Swanson added the CD was a family effort and credited younger sister Sophie, six, with helping on the album. “She really enjoyed the ride with Stella; she stepped back and let her sister shine but was so supportive.” Pantuso Swanson also said Austin provided an incredible mentorship role for her daughter. “She’s our hero. She’s so lovely and so successful and still so generous.” I’m not a bunny is available for purchase for $10, with partial proceeds being donated to Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society. “I wanted to donate to M.A.R.S because it saves birds,” explained Swanson. “And in some ways, it’s always been my dream to fly.” For more information or signed copies of the CD, visit www.stellaswanson.com.

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‘Twas the Night Before celebrations in downtown Courtenay this weekend

Get into the spirit of the season in the heart of Courtenay Dec. 19-20 with ‘Twas the Night Before celebrations throughout the downtown core. Whether you’re looking for last minute gifts, stocking stuffers, tasty treats or time with family and friends, downtown Courte-

nay is the perfect destination this weekend. Shoppers can take in Christmas carols and choirs, live music events, street performers and opportunities to connect with local charities, in addition to seeking out the perfect gifts. On Friday and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Duncan Avenue is

host to Elevate Hearts - Giving Bazaar featuring a dozen local social justice and environmental charities selling crafts and gifts at 505 Duncan Ave. The Comox Valley Art Gallery has incredible original gifts from local artists and artisans. The Zocalo Cafe and Billy D’s

offer live entertainment both evenings. Saturday the streets will be alive with music and merriment all afternoon. Stop by Mudsharks Plaza where Motif Music plays from 11-2 and Joey Clarkson from 2-4. Gather round the campfire and join in for some tunes.

Explore the streets for more music including Celebration Singers at noon at the Sid Plaza, and pop up performances from a rich variety of choirs, musicians and artists. To find out more about Downtown Courtenay visit www.downtowncourtenay.com.

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Courtenay council approved Monday a four per cent increase to garbage and recycling user fees for 2015. The revenue increase is required to cover the cost of delivering garbage, recycling and yard waste pickup services in the city. As well, regional landfill tipping fees for mixed waste are expected to jump from $110 to $120 per tonne as of Jan. 1. Residential users with recycling service will only see a 30 cent/unit increase to their yearly bill due to the removal of the recycling portion of the user fee since the Multi-Material BC program came into effect. Earlier this year, the city signed an agreement with MMBC to provide residential recycling services. The city is now receiving financial incentives through the program, which covers the cost of bi-weekly curbside collection of recyclables.

Payment plan Council approved a 15-year parcel tax payment option covering an $8,000 connection fee for properties in the Headquarters Road and Vanier Drive sanitary sewer extension service area. The sewer works project was completed this year. Property owners intending to sell can either pay the entire sum, or it could stay with the property.

Zoning amendment Council granted second reading to a zoning amendment for a Residential Two (R-2) property at 1253 Cumberland Rd. to allow a carriage house. The proposal is in keeping with the Official Community Plan which supports infill within urban residential areas. A public hearing will be held at 5 p.m. Feb. 2 in council chambers.

Road construction Council granted zoning variances to accommodate construction of a road (Riverside Lane) between 19th and 20th streets off Cliffe Avenue. The road will provide access to a future commercial/multi-res-

idential development between the Courtenay River and Cliffe. Last month, council approved a development permit for the project, which has been on and off the city’s

Island College president John Bowman regarding a controlled crossing where Ryan Road enters the campus. Mayor Larry Jangula notes Ryan Road is a provincial highway.

radar for several years.

Controlled crossing Council approved a motion from Doug Hillian to meet, in an open session, with North

More funds needed A delegation from the Project Watershed Society is expected to appear before council in the new year to provide details, and

to request in-kind or financial contributions to the Airpark Lagoon Breach project. The group has so far secured funds for $142,000 of the $280,800 project.

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The excavation is nearly complete and foundation work is underway at the new hospital in Courtenay, which is nearing the end of the design stage. When construction of the regional facility is completed in 2017, the interior will boast a green look, as per a forest concept. The roof will contain a heliport and the parking lot 655 stalls, 362 of them in a parkade that will include 50 bicycle stalls. The state-of-the-art hospital will also contain gardens and walking paths connecting to North Island College.

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Balance good, bad in friendship

COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, December 18, 2014

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have a friend that negative statements. You cer- Respond to her more positive comments tainly do not need to think or while passing over the negative ones. In I have known and Consult a feel the same as she does. For this way you encourage and give energy been friends with Counsellor example, say the two of you went to more pleasant conversation while letfor years. There are to a movie, which you thoroughly ting the negative bits fall flat. a lot of great things I will suggest the use of humour most enjoyed. At the end of the movie, about my friend, and eslie she pointed out all the things she cautiously. With proper timing and delivI value our friendship. didn’t like about the movie, the ery gentle humour can be a wonderful The problem is that she ells theatre, and the audience. You way to shift negative energy. Only use is extremely negative; could just give a noncommittal this if you can do so without criticizshe’s overly critical, response like “Hmmm, it doesn’t ing, insulting, or otherwise hurting your and always assumes friend. the worst. Her negativity really brings sound like you had fun.” Limiting the time you spend together You are not responsible for your me down. I find it exhausting to keep trying to show her the bright side. I friend’s happiness, or any of her feel- might also help. Spending fewer and don’t want to ruin our relationship, but ings for that matter. And she is not shorter periods of time together obvithis negativity is toxic for me. Is there responsible for yours. You don’t have to ously limits your exposure to negativity. So, instead of spending the whole day any way I can fix this and maintain our let go of your enjoyment of the show just because she was critical. Practise hold- together, try doing things that have a friendship? clear end time It says a lot about the strength of your ing your own emosuch as going for friendship that it had lasted for so many tional space and It says a lot about the lunch, or out for years despite the negativity. Support boundaries while that strength of your friendship that coffee. Inviting and empathy are crucial for when people accepting others to join you you care about are going through a hard hers are different. could also be usetime, but there is a difference between This may seem a it had lasted for so many years ful. That way, the having a hard time and making a hard bit simplistic, but despite the negativity. negative energy is time out of everything. I am assuming here is an illustrathat your friend is not going through a tion of what I mean - think about Eeyore diluted and more viewpoints are shared. The balance in friendships needs to be hard time and that she is not suffering and Pooh, they are very good at accepting from depression. My suggestions would each other’s moods and world views with- that the good outweighs the bad. If the be a lot different if either of these things out trying to bring the other up or down. problem is severe, detrimental to you, Letting your friend know that you and unchanging, it may be time to conwere the case. It is very brave of you to take a criti- find it hard to listen to her criticisms or sider whether you are able to continue in cal look at your friendship. There are a worst-case scenarios may help the situ- the friendship. few things you can do to try to disengage ation. She may not have considered the To ask a question of the counsellors, for a response in future columns, from your friend’s negative energy with- impact her negativity is having on you. out severing the friendship. First of all, You don’t have to participate in criti- e-mail info@pacifictherapy.ca. Consult stop trying to show her the bright side. cal or worst case scenario conversations. a Counsellor is provided by registered Likely, you will find it less exhausting if You could try changing the subject, mak- clinical counsellors Nancy Bock, Diane you just don’t engage with the negativ- ing a brief interruption such as excusing Davies Leslie Wells, Andrew Lochhead, ity. This means not trying to convince yourself to make tea, or more boldly, Sara-Lynn Kang and Carolyn Howard your friend that she is wrong or that telling your friend that you aren’t going at Pacific Therapy & Consulting inc. It she should be thinking more positively. to continue the conversation in this way. appears every second Thursday in the Neither do you need to agree with her Nobody is negative all the time. Record.

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Colourful berries for a holiday garden

ed berries in the garden! Such a delight for the holiday season. Now, you may be thinking of holly, and rightly so. Ever since the heyday of the Roman Empire, holly has earned its due regard as a popular, red-berried plant species for festive Yuletide displays. However, I write not of holly this time, but of another red-berried species that deserves particular mention. Indeed. Skimmia is very comparable to holly, and without its thorns. Currently in my garden, the female Skimmia japonica (Japanese skimmia) is showing off her large, colourful berries. Stunning against leathery, bright green leaves, the berries are the result of some serious promiscuity last spring with the adjacent male Skimmia japonica

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Leslie Cox ‘Rubella’. All species in the Skimmia genus - and there are only four have male and female flowers on separate plants. Hence the need for both sexes if you want the red berries. However, amongst the numerous subspecies and named cultivars of the Skimmia japonica species, there are some which have the male and female flowers on one plant. Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana, for example. A popular plant, it is perfect if you have limited space in your garden. But if space is really an issue, the cultivar ‘Chilan Choice’ in this subspecies is a tad smaller.

All of the Skimmia species are native to the Himalayas and eastern Asia region so they are hardy to even the chilly parts of the Comox Valley. (I tend to single Black Creek out as the coldest region in the Valley because this is where I garden and keep weather records. However, there are other parts of the Valley which can get equally cold, such as a friend’s garden tucked away in behind Union Bay, some parts in and around Cumberland, plus the Forbidden and Mount Washington areas.) Interestingly, one does not hear about, or see, skimmia shrubs very often. I know I rarely come across mention of them and I tend to read more than just a few books on gardening, for obvious reasons. Given half a chance, I also like to haunt nurseries, but

often see no skimmias. If truth be known, the two skimmias I have in my garden, Skimmia japonica and S. j. ‘Rubella’, are often overlooked for much of the year. First off, they are in the darkest part of my deep shade area in my garden, albeit at the front of the border. But even then, they tend to get lost in their backdrop of a large Kerria japonica shrub and a tangle of Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Rainbow’ growing into a Viburnum x burkwoodii. My skimmias are therefore somewhat lost in the landscape, but thankfully, not completely forgotten. Starting in late fall and carrying through the ravages of winter, skimmias strut their stuff. Bright green leaves on proud display when much around them is bare twigs. And those red berries on the female

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plant - wow! Not to be outdone in the current landscape display, the ‘Rubella’ male is beginning to develop his gorgeous, deep red flower buds. He is working himself up for when the female shrub throws open her blooms next spring. Better pause here to make special note of the skimmia flowers which open fully in early spring on both sexes. Their intoxicating fragrance is out of this world and pure delight for early pollinators to the garden. Just so you know, one male skimmia plant is capable of pollinating six females, if you have the room. Keep the females within decent range for roaming bees and you will be rewarded with oodles of holidayred berries in time for Christmas. From our garden to yours, John, Sadie and I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and sincere blessings for a rich botanical bounty in 2015. Leslie Cox co-owns Growing Concern Cottage Garden in Black Creek. Her website is at www.duchessofdirt. ca and her column appears every second Thursday in the Record.

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Some (bird) food for thought A

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Jorgenson we need to consider with our impacts on the environment and those we share it with. It is not difficult to go and purchase a bird feeder or feed from any local store be it of the big chain variety or not. As with everything nowadays, one must be a savvy shopper to determine the quality of the product and feed and whether it will be a “good” and “responsible” choice for you and the birds you hope to attract. Fortunately there is a ton of information online or at the library on types of feed and feeders and how to care for them. Unfortunately, in the scope of this article I could not possibly share it all with you. I can however, highlight some of the negative aspects that you should be aware of, what you can do to avoid them, and a couple of resources that you can go to for more information. Bird feeding does bring a few problems. Feeding stations should be maintained properly; otherwise, disease organisms

could kill individual birds, sometimes in large numbers. Inappropriate food items can be unhealthy and possibly lethal. When birds fly off from feeders, they can crash into our windows; and half of all birds that hit windows die from their injuries. When bird feeding subsidizes some invasive exotic species, these birds can wreak greater havoc on native populations. And bird feeding may maintain populations of some opportunistic birds at higher levels than is healthy for the environment and other, more vulnerable bird populations. Other pests at the feeders include squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, rats, and skunks. Just like birds of prey, outdoor cats will stake out bird feeders in hopes of catching a meal or toy. Both outdoors pets and feral cats are a major threat to backyard birds, often hunting out of instinct rather than hunger. While there are some disadvantages to bird feeding, the positives far outweigh the negatives. Many birds in suburban and urban communities would be gone entirely if not for the help of benevolent bird watchers. For many people,

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, December 18, 2014

Nativity sculpture shows up for Sunday service On Sunday, Dec. 7 this little miracle showed up at the Courtenay Train Station. Many groups use the station as a meeting place for their organization including St. Thomas Traditional Anglican Church, an Anglican Catholic Church of Canada parish and part of the Traditional Anglican Communion. On Sunday morning prior to their 11 a.m. worship service, Reverend Father George Daley discovered this beautiful golden sculpture of the Nativity on an outside ledge as he was entering the station. There was no note or anything else that indicated who left the

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Scotia McLeod matched the funds raised by adviser Russ Keil’s hosting the Million Dollar Hole In One at the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation Golf Classic. This is the cheque presentation from Russ Keil to Robert Mulrooney. Also pictured is Natalie Walker, Russ Keil’s assistant.

Balfe/Somers Wealth Management is heavily involved in supporting the performing arts community in the Comox Valley. Brian Balfe and Don Somers are seen here presenting Kate Ramsey, executive director of the Comox Valley Youth Music Centre $1,000, money granted to Brian and Don from the RBC Foundation in support of their volunteer work.

On behalf of Island Dentures and their generous patients, they were able to bring the SPCA roughly $500 worth of food, blankets, etc. “Supporting the SPCA is something dear to our hearts and we feel it’s important to look after the ones that can’t look after themselves,” said Kelsey Cragg of Island Dentures.

Investors Group gave the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation a cheque in the amount of $1,800 for funding toward the Cancer Care Expansion.

Helen Boyd, co-ordinator of the Comox Bay Care Society, attended the Dec. 2 meeting of the Comox Valley Lions Club and explained all the wonderful services provided by the CareA-Van. Lions vice-president, Terri Pierreroy, presenting a $500 cheque to Helen from the Comox Valley Lions Club to assist in the good work of the Care-A-Van.

St. John the Divine presented three outreach programs cheques after their Blue Christmas Service on Saturday, Dec. 6. A total of $1,200 was distributed to the Soup Kitchen, Food Bank and ACTS.

Alex (employee at Return It on Anderton Road in Comox) presented a cheque for $353 to Helen Boyd (centre), co-ordinator of Care-A-Van and the Comox Bay Care Society. Carol Paproski (a regular contributor of bottle returns) was in attendance for the presentation as she also donated her Quality Food points to this worthwhile cause. The $353 was raised in just one year by many Comox and Courtenay residents who regularly take their returnables to Return It and donate the proceeds to Care-A-Van. Thank you everyone!

Members of the Forbidden Plateau Barbershop Chorus present a cheque in the amount of $1,002.15 to Russ Englemeyer, president of the Comox Valley Prostate Support Group at their annual Christmas Dinner.

It was a great pleasure to present some popcorn to some very deserving people. Five of us representing the B.C. Transplant Society (BCTS) went to St. Joseph’s Hospital and presented large cans of popcorn to the nursing staff in the Emergency Room and the Intensive Care unit. The popcorn was sent by the Transplant Society to these staffs to thank them for their participation in the retrieval of organs used in transplants for recipients in the province. Each year, the BCTS sends popcorn to all hospitals in the province which participate in the retrieval program.

Comox firefighters Adam Lariviere and Bill Windram present a $1,000 cheque to Kristi Meier and David Clark of Dawn to Dawn. The Dawn to Dawn residential program is an effective and efficient strategy for addressing homelessness in the Comox Valley.

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Narnia: A musical tale of good vs. evil at the Sid Valerie MacDonald Special to the Record

Courtenay Little Theatre is preparing to unveil its annual Christmas gift for Comox Valley audiences: the musical, Narnia, based on the classic fantasy The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis, at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay from Dec. 27 to Jan. 3. Many baby boomers were raised on the books of the Chronicles of Narnia series, while later generations have also enjoyed television and film adaptations of the story of four English schoolchildren during World War II who discover the fantastical world of Narnia after hiding in their uncle’s wardrobe. Director Brian Mather spent his early years in England, which fostered a love of theatre that revolved around his parents’ involvement in the local theatre guild. He later took his Bachelor of Education with majors in Theatre and Environmental Education, “Just to keep both sides of my brain balanced,” he quips. Mather first encountered The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe while teaching elementary school in 1968 and he later directed the musical version in 1991 at Lake Trail Middle School with a cast of 56 students. CLT’s current production of

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Mr. and Mrs. Beaver (Percy Gledhill and Michelle Sinclair) confront three of the four children lost in Narnia, Peter (Michael Taylor), Lucy (Monique Collins, centre), and Susan (Sierra Krug) in CLT’s Christmas production of the musical Narnia, at the Sid Williams Theatre Dec. 27 to Jan. 3. the shorter version of the same musical has brought Mather full circle as he has reunited with set designer, Jay Crowder, and

wig and makeup designer, Nancy Parker, who both collaborated on the earlier production. “The Chronicles of Narnia is an

Flat Nine at Downtown Social Club Comox Valley’s own, Flat Nine, will be performing at The Downtown Social Club on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. Flat Nine is a blues, R&B, jazz, soul group that has been performing together since 2008. They will be joined by guitarist Adam Dobres in addition to another special guest. At Flat Nine’s core are: Siobhan Walsh on lead vocals, Eirah Unger on vocals and keyboards, Graham Shonwise on bass and saxophone and Michael Nye on drums. The group draws from many genres and artists including the works of Sting, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Leonard Cohen and Sam Cooke to name a few. View Flat Nine’s website: www.flatninegroup.com The Downtown Social Club is a private venue in the heart of Courtenay. The ticket

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classic good versus evil in a world that is disjointed and is in danger of being destroyed. They provide insights into such basic human values as honesty, loyalty, courage, and love.” Mather describes his current cast of 26 actors, who have been rehearsing since October, as “a wonderful mix of seasoned performers and some relative newcomers. They bring an energy and excitement to the stage. There is humour in the Beaver couple (Michelle Sinclair and Percy Gledhill), evil in the White Witch (Kara Derma), love in the Great Lion, Aslan (Ross Stephanson), and a personal understanding in each of the four children (Michael Taylor, Sierra Krug, Annemarie Taylor, and Monique Collins).” Other well-loved characters are brought to life by Tony Arnold (Professor Digory), Sophie Bouey (Tumnus), Gary Caine (Father Christmas), Jayden White (the White Stag), and Aidan Passingham, Jacob Fussell, and Connor Hogg as the White Witch’s Dwarf and wolf henchmen, as well as 10 ensemble members who play a wide variety of creatures. Local audiences are sure to be treated to a visual feast onstage. “From the start I saw Narnia as a visually rich production that presented itself as bigger than life.” Continued on Page A19

Jilli Martini fundraising concert to support Make-A-Wish and the Comox Valley Food Bank The Jilli Martini Band is dedicating this Friday Night’s Music night to a very special cause. Make-A-Wish Foundation is an organization that helps to make wishes come true for children with life-threatening illnesses. This was the case for a Comox Valley child, Jessica (daughter of Amber and Alex Wilcox) who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2008. Make-A-Wish foundation granted Jessica her wish, and her family is eternally grateful for this. Jessica succumbed to the disease in 2009 but Jessica’s legacy will live on, in making other sick kids’ wishes come true. Please come this Friday and help us

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Toys come to life in the Nutcracker Think for a moment about the best gift you ever received. What made it your favourite? What memories come to life for you as you think about it? For young Clara, the star of the Nutcracker Ballet, the favourite gift was a nutcracker. Given to her one Christmas Eve by her Godfather

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Drosselmeyer, the nutcracker magically came to life. Magic always happens when Drosselmeyer appears. All sorts of gifts come to life on stage, including the baby dolls and the jack-inthe-box. This year, there is new magic, with a gingerbread cookie leaping off the pan and a Teddy Bear dancing across the stage. The enchanted story of the Nutcracker Ballet is familiar to many - invoking warm memories like those created by a favourite gift. For many in the Comox Valley, attending this locally produced, popular ballet has become a seasonal tradition. Come and be delighted as the Laurie Tinkler School of Dance presents an adapted version of the Nutcracker Ballet on stage at the Sid Williams Theatre. The seats at the 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Dec. 20, are sure to be filled with young ladies and gentlemen in their Christmas finery stretching to see the Nutcracker Prince and his soldiers engage in a battle with the Rat King and his mouse army, or maybe the whimsical fairies casting magic dust. Perhaps they will be enchanted by the twirling Snow, the floating Angels or the Sugarplum Fairy herself! Be part of the excitement. Tickets are now on sale at the Sid Williams Box Office for three shows. On both Friday, Dec. 19, and Saturday, Dec. 20 there are

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Flamenco at the Little Red Church This Saturday, Dec. 20, the Little Expect exotic rhythms, percussive Red Church in Comox will be host footwork, floating arms and expresto a very special music and dance sive hands with mesmerizing guitar showcase that celebrates local tal- accompaniment and improvisation, ents and their shared passion for the and raw, unrefined emotion turned art of flamenco! Olé! into song. 2014 has been a Flamenco is the I’m so excited! exquisitely passionbusy year for Azucena ate, complex and Flamenco, the locally- This is my official culturally-rich folkbased trio that has performed at the Victoria debut. I’m even sew- loric music and dance Flamenco Festival as ing my own flamen- forms that Spain is well as locally at sevworld-famous for. It is eral different venues co dress to wear for said to have birthed and festivals. Azucena the show. in the Middle Ages Flamenco comprises with the arrival of the Kerry Griffiths Gypsy people in the guitarist Oscar Robles Diaz, vocalist Brittany Andalusian region Bowman, and dancer Tomomi Ozaki, of Spain. Flamenco occurred as a who is a founder and teacher at result of a vibrant musical exchange Comox Valley Flamenco Studio. and cross-pollination that went on “We’ve been working hard! I’m between several distinct and very happy to have this opportunity to ancient cultures present in Spain at show my students’ and my dedica- that historic time. As such, Jewish, tion to flamenco,” says Ozaki. Arabic, African and Indian roots, as At different points throughout well as influences from the Far and the course of the evening, Azucena Middle East are often perceptible in Flamenco will invite dancers of the flamenco. CVFS to the stage to show their Refreshments will be available talents. for sale by the Comox Valley Multi“I’m so excited! This is my official cultural Society. Admission at $10. debut,” says CVFS student Kerry Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the Griffiths. “I’m even sewing my own show kicks off at 8 p.m. flamenco dress to wear for the show.” The Little Red Church is located As well as dancing in a couple of at 2182 Comox Ave. in Comox. different numbers, Griffiths will be For more information contact MCing the evening. Buleria Productions at buleria@live. Don’t know much about flamenco? ca or 250-339-2279.

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defy gravity in the lower main gallery for the month of December at Serious Coffee 2760 Cliffe Ave. in Courtenay. Local artist AVANH and German expressionist Christine Randolph (in the upper

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Headquarters’ Old Mill lives on, as an art exhibit at Serious Coffee. Headquarters was, at one time, a thriving town. A railroad, tennis courts, school, ballpark, sawmill, rows upon rows of houses, built upon the gouged earth. A large, new sawmill outside of town, with expansive walls of concrete towering into the air, windows to let natural light in and a massive, solid wooden roof supported by huge beams. In 1921, the great fire consumed the town and the forests and soon only this concrete edifice remains. Nature reclaimed the earth around the structure, a forest where once only burned ash reigned. The Old Mill, and/

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B3 Kings: A holiday special for Comox Valley jazz fans Georgia Straight Jazz Society marks the conclusion of its highly successful Autumn Concert Series with a special Saturday night performance by the B3 Kings, presenting their legendary Christmas Concert on stage at The Avalanche Bar & Grill at 7.30. This festive jazz program has flourished for 15 years, and the GSJS has been included in this year’s 10-gig tour, which this year spans from Calgary to Courtenay.

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the show, and is perhaps best known for his work with the great Dr. Lonnie Smith. He has also been a great supporter of Georgia Straight Jazz Society and its success in presenting live jazz.

Guitarist Bill Coon is as funky as they come in this lineup, yet brings with him his wonderful jazz sensibility. Bill is well known to Comox Valley jazz aficionados having made a guest appearance in Courtenay about a month ago when he played with the John Hyde Trio. B3 Kings Christmas

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Kraft

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Litehouse

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Minute Maid, Five Alive or Nestea

Shrimp Ring

480-600gr

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Collection Chocolates 283gr

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120-250gr

Green Giant

Canned Vegetables

Extra Large

600gr

Selected, 341-398ml

Kraft

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for

Knorr

3$ for

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for

Smoked Oysters in Oil

Baby Clams

85gr

142gr

Brunswick

Ocean’s

Seafood Snacks

Crab Meat with Leg Meat

Kippered Kipper, 100gr

170gr

2$ for

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2$ for

Kraft

Schweppes

Ginger Ale, Club Soda or Tonic Water

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for

Old Dutch

Restaurante Tortilla Chips 230-320gr

Plus Applicable Fees

for

Arla

Castello

Rosenborg Danish Brie or Camembert Cheese

Dofino Havarti Cheese 165-200gr

Pepsi or 7-Up

Old Dutch

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Dairyland

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Whipping Cream

500ml

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Triple Cream

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Candy Canes

Cheesemakers Aged Cheddar Cheese

per 100gr

Alexis De Portneuf

Snowcrest

Allan

Canadian

Belle Creme Brie

Frozen Fruit

Sour Cream

890ml

Ocean’s

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Aylmer

Hertel’s

120gr

400gr

Super Sweet Pineapple

Cheese

Stove Top Stuffing Mix

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Merry Christmas

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Pot of Gold

Collection Chocolates 283gr

Dare

Breton or Vinta Crackers

for

120-250gr

Green Giant

Canned Vegetables

Extra Large

600gr

Selected, 341-398ml

Kraft

Beets

for

Knorr

3$ for

4$ for

for

Smoked Oysters in Oil

Baby Clams

85gr

142gr

Brunswick

Ocean’s

Seafood Snacks

Crab Meat with Leg Meat

Kippered Kipper, 100gr

170gr

2$ for

10QX

IM 10 T

POIN

2$ for

L MERCH ON AL

150gr

2$ for

Kraft

Schweppes

Ginger Ale, Club Soda or Tonic Water

12x355ml

for

Old Dutch

Restaurante Tortilla Chips 230-320gr

Plus Applicable Fees

for

Arla

Castello

Rosenborg Danish Brie or Camembert Cheese

Dofino Havarti Cheese 165-200gr

Pepsi or 7-Up

Old Dutch

Share Pack Potato Chips

12-15x355ml

for

Wishing you a Healthy, Happy & Safe Holiday Season, from our family to yours!

Prices in effect December 19 th-24 th, 2014

3$ Plus Applicable Fees

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270gr

99 125gr

for

Dips

946ml

1.65lt

473ml

2$ 227gr

Dairyland

Egg Nog

Dairyland

99 250gr

Island Farms

Vanilla Plus or Classic Ice Cream

Whipping Cream

500ml

ANDISE PURCHASED AT

Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese

Triple Cream

Selected, 600gr

Candy Canes

Cheesemakers Aged Cheddar Cheese

per 100gr

Alexis De Portneuf

Snowcrest

Allan

Canadian

Belle Creme Brie

Frozen Fruit

Sour Cream

890ml

Ocean’s

FFER DEC . 19 AS O M T -C S I

Mayonnaise

40-83gr

26-41gr

Hellmann’s

Soup Mix

Classic Gravy or Sauce Mix

7.69 per kg

per 100gr

AS EVE!

398ml

PER

Smoked Ham Shank or Butt Portion

M IST

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Aylmer

Hertel’s

120gr

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Super Sweet Pineapple

Cheese

Stove Top Stuffing Mix

300gr

Hawaiian /Costa Rica

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After Eight Mints

Butter Shortbread Cookies

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California “Premium”

Imperial Mixed Nuts

PER

8.79 per kg

California “Premium”

Broccoli Crowns 4.39 per kg

Mexican “Hot House”

2$ for

Veggie Dip 269ml

2$ for

Baby Cut Carrots

2lb bag

Selected, 295ml

Kraft

Smooth Peanut Butter

with Plush Bear, 500gr

Crackers

Selected, 125-150gr

for

Christie

Rold Gold

Rice Works

Bits & Bites

Classic Dipped Pretzels

Gourmet Rice Crisps

175gr

for

All Quality Foods stores will be: Open until 6:00 PM Christmas Eve, & CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY & BOXING DAY WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

Shrimp & Scallops

227gr

Ken Schley

Simply Orange Juice 2.63lt

Great Jamaican

99 Plus Applicable Fees

Alcohol Removed, 6x250ml

Haagen-Dazs

Ice Cream or Gelato 500ml

Old Tyme Ginger Beer

99 Plus Applicable Fees

750ml-1lt

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Carbonated Natural Spring Water

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Minute Maid

Frozen Real Fruit Beverage

Selected, 295ml

227gr

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Minute Maid

Frozen Beverage

Litehouse

for

Minute Maid, Five Alive or Nestea

Shrimp Ring

480-600gr

PER

Grape Tomatoes 1pt basket

P&S Frozen Foods

Spinach & Cheese or Sausage Rolls

Tastee Choice

Plus Applicable Fees

for

More Specials in addition to our big

99 8” Pumpkin Pie

Nestle

Black Magic Chocolates 174gr

99 Lindor Box Chocolates

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Vanier vanquishes foes at Gus tourney Tough defence, relentless and it worked for the most part in rebounding, and quick fast-break the first half, with Vanier leading baskets was a winning combina- 32-21. tion for the Vanier Towhees senior However, the Towhees’ size was boys basketball team at their too much for the Ramblers who annual Gus Vesterback Tourna- had trouble scoring and the score ment. ended 64-46. “Doc made a point On Dec. 12-13, three senior boys that he thinks Vanier might be the teams visited the Towhees Nest, biggest team in the Province, and and all three were sent packing this is useful to know, but then after sound defeats at the hands of again we must prove on the court the hosts. we can take advantage of that,” First up was Eric Hamber, a Street said. 4A school from Vancouver with Olsen had 16 points and nine numerous returnees from last year. rebounds; Hobenshield and Balon “As expected, the Griffins were had 11 points each and Knopp all over our team, chipped in 10 points relentlessly pressing and seven rebounds. and going after the Storgaard added Doc made ball,” said Vanier head a point that he nine points and eight coach Larry Street. boards. “A problem though thinks Vanier The third game on for Hamber was that might be the bigSaturday night was we have seen that gest team in the against Reynolds, now in three of our a 3A team from Vicsix games to date, and province ... toria. The visitors are finally figuring Larry Street were overmatched by out how to handle the a much bigger, more pressure.” athletic group from After a tight first half score Vanier and though it was close in (31-20) where it was the first time the first quarter, the score ended all season the starting five was 87-39 with all Towhees getting playing together for Vanier, the good minutes in. game was broken open by a stifling For the third game Olsen led the defensive display by the Towhees way with 28 points while snatchand more togetherness on offense. ing eight rebounds. Three other The game ended 85-45 with all starters had double figures as well: five Vanier starters in double fig- Storgaard (16 points, 17 rebounds ure scoring. Brandon Balon had and a thundering dunk), Hoben10 points and spearheaded the shield (13 points and 14 aggresdefence, Chase Hobenshield 11 sive rebounds) and Knopp (12 points and seven rebounds; Tyler points and eight rebounds). The Knopp 19 points and a superb Towhees out-rebounded Reynolds effort on the boards with 17; by 43 boards. Wyatt Strachan had Anders Storgaard had 20 points, his best game to date with eight nine rebounds and six steals; and points, three assists and plenty of tough Bryce Olsen topped the energy on defence. scoring with 26 points and seven FREE THROWS Olsen was the rebounds. MVP for his team … the Towhees Next up on Saturday morning are at the New Westminster Tourwas always well-coached Maple nament this week (Dec. 17-19) Ridge. Coach Ken Dockendorf (45 where a couple of top-15 teams are years at the helm) tried to get attending … his team to slow the game down, – Vanier Towhees Basketball

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Comox Valley United picked up their easiest three points of the season on Saturday as Lakehill McLaren Lighting decided to take the day off rather than travel to Courtenay for their scheduled Vancouver Island Soccer League Div. 1 match. The win solidified United’s (6-5-3) hold on sixth place in the 10-team division, and they are breathing down the necks of fifth-place Bays United (6-5-4), who they trail by one point but hold a game in hand on. The league is now on its holiday break. United is scheduled to resume play Jan. 1 at Castaways FC, ringing in the new year in Victoria on a Thursday. Comox Valley closes out their first year in Div. 1 on the road. Their final three matches are slated for Jan. 17 at Westcastle United, Jan. 24 at Saanich Fusion and Jan. 31 at Vic West FC. THROW INS VISL Div. 1 standings in Scoreboard, page 46 ... … United’s major sponsor is Berawn Energy Services … sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Comox Valley athletes leading the charge at Camosun Comox Valley athletes Hilary Graham and Rian Plante continue to put the charge in the Camosun Chargers university volleyball teams. The Chargers teams closed the first half of the PacWest season with an exciting sweep over the UFV Cascades in their Nov. 28-29 road series weekend. While the women went the distance in both contests to land 10-2 (#2) in the midseason standings, the men blasted by their opponents in straight sets and now sit

at 9-3 (#3). Despite having different plans for the break, b o t h t e a m s have their sights set on the GRAHAM Pa c We s t Provincial Championships which they host Feb. 26-28, 2015. In women’s action, the Chargers had to pull out all the stops to get past

the very tough and athletic Cascades, with both matches going to five (Friday 25-23, 20-25, 10-25, 28-26, 15-7; Saturday 25-11, 18-25, 26-24, 24-26, 15-10). Fifth-year vet Graham (Courtenay) led the women’s Chargers to victory Friday with 15 points (12 kills, 2 aces, 1 block). On the men’s side, the Chargers pulled off a pair of back-to-back, straightset wins over UFV (Friday 30-28, 25-23, 25-23; Saturday 25-19, 25-19, 25-22) with second-year right side

Plante (Comox) earning Pa c We s t Athlete of the Week. Over the weekend, Plante contributed a PLANTE total of 26 points (23 kills, 3 blocks) and 12 digs to represent his finest PacWest performance. While conference competition breaks for exams and

winter holidays, both teams are aiming to be at their peak when they host the PacWest Provincials. “We’re not unlike others as we undergo a process with the sole intention of reaching optimal performance levels at the PacWest championships,” states women’s coach Dahl. “Our records suggest that we’re off to a great start and perhaps have an advantage over our opposition, so one of our challenges is to not only maintain that gap, but to continue to develop at a

rate greater than our opposition.” Currently third in the PacWest standings, the Chargers men are looking to advance and establish themselves as the team to beat during the playoffs. “We’d like to secure one of the two first-round byes at the end of league play, but to do that we will have to be solid in our execution on offence, blocking, back row defence and from the service line,” comments coach Parkinson. – Camosun Chargers

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The Comox Valley Road Runners held their annual Jingle Bell Charity Run for the local food bank on Sunday, Dec. 7 at Seal Bay Park. An enthusiastic crowd of 186 runners and walkers from ages one to 79 enjoyed great seasonal temperatures. Dressed in all sorts of festive costumes and clanging their cow bells, participants ran, walked or pushed strollers along a 3km or 7km course, gathering cards given out by dealers along the route. While the best poker hands won prizes, there were also great draw prizes for other participants and the team of 35 volunteers. Plenty of hot drinks and food was available at the end. The grand prize winner however was the Comox Valley Food Bank that drove off with a van load of donated food plus $1,301.80, all provided by event participants. This goes a long way to replenishing food bank supplies depleted last week when on a single day 370 bags of groceries were handed out to 244 households. The huge demand is expected to continue throughout the Christmas season. Event organizers would like to give special recognition and thanks to our sponsors: Thrifty Foods, Ski Tak Hut, Mud Sharks, Alberni Outpost, Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Extreme Runners, Comox Recreation, Lewis Centre, Comox Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre, Jim Smiley Remax Ocean Pacific Realty, J. Waters Electric, Medicine Shoppe, Boston Pizza, Mary Ann Rolfe, Aero Art Screen Printing, Comox Valley RV and Tim Hortons. – Comox Valley Road Runners

The Upper Island Riptides U14 soccer team ended a six-game winless streak with a 3-1 victory over Gorge/ Lakehill at the Vanier turf field in Courtenay on Sunday. Strong play from the forwards, the defence, and some timely goalkeeping sealed the deal for Riptides. The Riptides got things rolling early on in the first half. After just five minutes of play, Fergus Hall let go a blazer from 25 yards out that grazed the good side of the post and put the Riptides up 1-0. Minutes later, Hall nearly made it 2-0 with a similar type of shot from about the same distance out; this time however, the ball grazed the outside of the post and deflected

wide of the net. The Riptides were rewarded for their efforts though, when Joe Dirom did some digging in a dirty area and found a way to hit a wide open Nathan Chow who then deposited the ball into a wide open net from five yards out, making the score 2-0. Gorge’s best chance of the half came a few minutes later when a forward came barreling down the right side and hammered a low shot that Alex Weinstein dove to save and prevented any type of rebound for the onrushing Gorge players. The Riptides started the second half in a similar fashion to the first – buzzing all over the Gorge’s end of the field. A hit goal post

Osborne shoots 65 Dec. 13 was a good mid December day, no rain or wind. Sixtyseven Glacier Greens Saturday Men’s golfers took to the course and produced some good

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eople who gather, Christmas food grow, or harvest takes on special meanfood along with ing as we prepare for the age-old practises Christmas Day celof hunting and fishing ebrations. Christmas have lifestyles that cakes are made weeks embrace the sharing in advance, as is shortof the proceeds of the bread, pickled herring, activity. The Venussmoked fish, and other like statue of Mother speciality foods that Earth and the joyful have cultural meanexubering to the ance of Christmas OUTDOORS the figure celebraof Father tion. Christmas These are two homemade ALPH recognized seasonal symbols of desserts HAW the tradiand foods tion of are sigsharing. nificant This column is parts of the sharing about the seasonal tradition where treats tradition of sharing are distributed far the proceeds of our beyond the family Father Christmas and Nutcracker dolls. outdoor activities with circle. I suspect that others. As a child we Father Christmas was PHOTO BY RALPH SHAW had a real life “Father frequently the recipiof the Christmas tradiChristmas,” who was ent of these homemade son who spends much time in the process of tions in our family. our uncle Wilfred. He treats and gifts as preparing the product. Specialty products was a trapper who he made his rounds No two processes made from fish or trapped on the north among the families he are the same. Elaine meat can be important side of Cold Lake, visited. and I have been smok- additions to our sharAlta., near the border Sharing and caring ing fish for at least 60 ing of the season’s between Alberta and is not limited to what years and throughout hunting and fishing. Saskatchewan. we do for our children. this time Elaine has As an example, pepChristmas is an approEvery Christmas developed a formula peroni sausage made priate time to share he would walk across that we use in brining from deer or other wild the bounty of our fishCold Lake on the ice, our fish prior to smokmeat is a welcome seaing and hunting with a distance of about 20 ing, and over time I sonal treat. friends and family. miles. to have Christhave settled on hickoAnother welcome Smoked fish is one of mas with his family; ry chips as my choice treat we can share those seasonal treats which was us. He did of wood for smoking from the wild harvest we associate with not use dogs, so he the fish. As with all is fresh frozen meat Christmas. Smoking pulled his extra fur on or fish that was taken a small toboggan made fish is an art form that smoked fish ours is well received as part during the season. varies with each perfor the purpose. It was an almost magical process to watch the tiny black speck that appeared on the ice of the lake about noon grow into our Father Christmas complete The place to be for fun and pos- Sliders, Trap Buddy – you choose. with soft furry beard sibly win some prizes is the shotgun Skeet Doubles, Skeet Sliders – try who finally reached facility at the Courtenay and Dis- them out. Three Arm Monster – our home before dusk. trict Fish & Game Protective Asso- you’ll love it. Sporting Grid – choose His special gifts ciation on Saturday, Dec. 20 with a your presentation. to me and my two 10 a.m. start. The kitchen will be open and the brothers and sister The Hog and Gobbler Shoot is woodstove should be on, so see you was a single pelt of $6 for 10 targets and you can shoot there. For info contact Jim at 250a squirrel or weasel. until you are tired or your money 335-3054. We would then take runs out. Several options are avail– Courtenay and District Fish & the pelt down to the able such as: 16-Yard Trap, Trap Game Protective Association Hudson Bay trading store and convert the pelt into Christmas treats or simple toys. I believe this age-old tradition is still alive and well in various forms, throughout millions of homes across this great country. There is very little On behalf of the executive, parents & players of the Comox Valley United commerce in these Soccer Club, we would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to the following traditions, they are businesses for their generous sponsorship donation for the 2014 season basically the exchange of simple gifts in Thank You to the following sponsors: the form of special Tim Horton’s foods, home-crafted Ryan Williams, RE/MAX toys, and family time Ken Derksen, Investors Group spent in the company Kirk Campbell, Investors Group of loved ones. If you Danny Keyes, Comox Valley RV have ever received a Dr. Paul Helpard, Shoreline Orthodontics gift of home-knitted Carey Cordocedo, Top Notch Soccer stockings you are the recipient of the special Season’s Greetings & Happy New Year to All! efforts and skills that went into this unique Christmas gift. They are symbols of caring and gifting.

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For older hunters and their families these thoughtful gifts are one of the most positive ways of sharing. Sharing freshly caught seafood is always a delightful surprise gift you can share with a friend who may not have known that you had been fishing on the day or two prior to Christmas. Elaine and I were recently the surprised recipients of such a gift when we received some fresh-caught winter chinook. If your Christmas gifts involved fishing outfits for children, a great way to make Boxing Day a special treat might be to take them shore fishing at Maple Lake or other suitable lake. From Elaine and I – “Merry Christmas and Bountiful New Year.” Ralph Shaw is a master fly fisherman who was awarded the Order of Canada in 1984 for his conservation efforts. In 20 years of writing a column in the Comox Valley Record it has won several awards.

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Woo Kim Taekwondo held is annual winter test under the direction of 9th degree Grand Master Gil Woo Kim. In addition to numerous coloured belts there was also a significant black belt test and demonstration. Four black belts successfully completed their promotions: Katrina Cain (1st degree black belt), Noah Duncan, Guy Facey and Beth Matthews (all 2nd degree black belts). “It’s nice to see the new colours on the students’ waists,” says Richard Dobbs, head instructor. Students were tested on their kicks, punches, footwork, knowledge, Poomse (or patterns), selfdefence and board breaking. “It can seem daunting for kids and adults alike, the nerves and their ability to overcome them are one of the things we are testing,” explains Dobbs. In addition to the testing, Grand Master Kim always offers a black belt seminar. “Grand Master Kim is just back from a trip to Korea and had lots of new skills and training methods to show us,” Dobbs said. Meanwhile, Dobbs, having recently completed NCCP coaching designations, will be touring clubs around Vancouver Island over the winter break observing operations and sharing teaching techniques both new and old. Taekwondo is a Korean martial art literally translating as “way of the hand and foot.” Taekwondo is great for teaching students confidence, co-ordination, agility, flexibility and overall fitness. Woo Kim Taekwondo also teaches core values such as courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. Classes are held at both the Comox and Courtenay recreation centres for ages five to age 65. Register for classes at the rec centres. Call Richard Dobbs for more information 250-8972452 or comoxvalleytkd@gmail.com. – Woo Kim Taekwondo

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CKC CHOC/BLK lab pups, gorgeous, top quality, gentle nature, $1200. 250-897-6275.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES DANBY FRIDGE for sale, 10 cubic feet, silver and black in colour, in good working order - $200. In house when I bought it. I do not need it, I have my own I brought with me. Could possibly deliver locally. Phone 250-871-6432.

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FUEL/FIREWOOD FIREWOOD SHORTS. Gravel truck loads. 3-4 cords $300.00 call 250-338-7799

ROYSTON - Christmas Flea Market, Fallen Alders Hall 3595 Royston Rd. Sun. Dec. 21st from 9am to 2pm. Vendors call 250-338-9598

GARAGE SALES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

COURTENAY - 1405 Williams Rd Sat. Dec. 20th 9-1pm. Garage/Moving Sale.

1-CHINA CABINET w/hutch. Old Country Rose China. Lavender Rose China like new. 2-ladders. New sewing machine cabinet w/drawers. Like new wheel chair for tall person. Please call 250-3319252 - Courtenay.

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jobshop THE RESOURCE FOR JOB SEEKERS

Need training to get back to work? GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

ART INCLUDING Batemen prints; two twin beds, ecofoam mattresses, frames, bedding included - $150 each. One double bed, frame, bedding included - $200. Area rugs, assorted lamps, Christmas decor. 250-703-3161

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1 BDRM & den condo. Across from seawalk in Big Rock area. Top floor unobstructed view. Laminate flooring, undercover parking. Strata fees $125/mnth. $117,000. 250286-1864 or 1-778-960-0911. Campbell River

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NOVA 3000 wood lathe 16 inch swing 32 inch bed. Mounted on sturdy base. Variable speed comes with chucks accessories and lots of tools. $700 Firm. 250-9238118

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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

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave.

LARGE ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious. Recent renovation. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building. Central Courtenay. Security entry. Elevator. 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. Dining room window. A unique suite. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM recently renovated. Top floor. Full sized appliances including dishwasher and in-suite washer/dryer. Spacious and nicely decorated. In-suite storage, fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. Convenient location just a few blocks from downtown and Filberg Seniors Centre. Fully equipped resident social room. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Security entry and elevator. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

UNIQUE AND SPECIAL ONE BEDROOM AND DEN corner suite with two large, private patios. Hardwood Floors. Freshly painted. A very attractive suite. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building in central Comox close to all amenities. Resident social room. Security entry. ALSO TWO BEDROOM. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

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250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Interested in owning your own small business? Now is a great time to leverage the brand strength of Jiffy Lube. Our Courtenay, BC location is currently for sale so if you live in the Courtenay area and would like more information on owning this store please email to: inquiry@jiffylubeservice.ca

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VILLA MONTECITO 1331 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM over 1000 sq. ft. in a modern, well maintained and mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Full-sized appliances with in-suite washer/dryer. Large, designer kitchen. Ensuite. In-suite storage. Very attractive suite freshly renovated. Security Entry. Call David @ 250-3380267.

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PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com

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MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor- 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.

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HOMES FOR RENT WILLOW POINT 3bdrm 2bath, Backing onto cul-de-sac with ample access. Room for RV/workshop! Recent updates: flooring, roof, siding, windows, garage, gutters, ceiling paint, attic insulated, perim drain, etc. $244,900. 250-8308544 sa_petite@yahoo.com quick possession!

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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. Immed. - $1,000/mth.

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1252-9th St., Courtenay

450-19th Street, 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.

BRAIDWOOD MANOR, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, storage locker, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $695/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, balcony, res. pkg., storage, coin laundry, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $710/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR, top flr, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, cat neg. w/ref, Avail. Immed - $695/mth STEPS TO THE BEACH, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, B/I Vac, gas F/P, wrap-around patio, storage shed, 2 res. pkg. spots, N/S, sm pet neg. w/refs. Avail. Immed. -$1,200/mth PARK PLACE MANOR, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P (gas incld.), patio, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $800/mth DIAMOND PARK TOWNHOUSES, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 appls, patio, fenced yard, 2 res. pkg. spots, centrally located, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $1,250/mth FUNKY DOWNTOWN LIVING 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, above commercial space, res. pkg, N/S, No pets, Avail. Jan 1 - $1,200/mth ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incld., res. pkg, nice family oriented development, N/S, cat ok w/refs, Avail. Jan 15 $725/mth MAPLEWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, balcony, â&#x20AC;&#x153;adult orientedâ&#x20AC;?, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, 6 month lease, Avail. Jan 1 $700/mth ALDERWOOD TOWNHOUSE top flr, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Feb 1 - $825/mth

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2000 TOYOTA ECHO 5 speed Standard. 128,000 km. Very economical. Low maintenance car. $3000. Call Chris @ 250203-4886. In Campbell River.

SPORTS & IMPORTS 1998 Toyota Corolla CE, 4 cyl. standard, runs well, good tires. $1100. 1993 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton, long box with canopy, hitch. Re-built engine and transmission. Never snow tires. $850. Call 250-871-8832

VANRIDGE MANOR

1045 Cumberland Road

123 Back Road, Courtenay 2 BDRM Condo. Newly Renovated! Features 5 appliances and gas ďŹ replace - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. Pets o.k. Call 250-

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UTILITY TRAILERS

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

BOATS

24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; REINELL pleasure boat w/marine berth, very clean. Asking, $15,000 obo. Call (250)334-0656. 2002 MAZDA Protege 117000km $1800 in extras excellent condition auto air $7000 obo. 250-871-1871 or cell 250-897-0701 ask for Glen

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ClassiďŹ eds can take you places! 2008 DODGE Charger, 82,000 km. $10,900 obo. Excellent condition. Call 250-334-4166. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRAVELAIRE 1989 Chev Gas. Sleeps 4 adults & 2 children. $5000 or best offer. Ph: 250-339-3258

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MAZDA 2007 Pick-up. 24,000 km. Silver, A/C, P/B, P/S, stereo, box liner, 4-cyl, RWD. $11,395. Like new. Call (250)203-6657 or (250)2861308, Campbell River.

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FORD RANGER 2000 2wd Matching canopy. Good condition. 120kms. $3500. 250-3387676

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1 bedroom plus den. Newly renovated with balcony in secure quiet building. Heat and hot water included.

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BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo available close to downtown. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults. Bus stop is conveniently located out front. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit. Call 250-334-9717

2011 NISSAN Frontier SE 4x4 Low KMS-45,000. Also, wanted: Trailer suitable for 26ft boat. Min. weight capacity of 7500lbs. FMI 250-334-4463

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COMOX: 2 bdrm apt at Stevenson Plc - Adult independent living, 1683 Balmoral Ave, Comox. Avail. Feb. 1. Please call 250-658-1123.

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, December 18, 2014

COMOX VALLEY WORSHIP DIRECTORY BAHÁ’Í FAITH

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

COMOX UNITED An Affirming Ministry

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

Sunday Worship Worship and Sunday and Children & Youth Program 10 am Children & Youth Program Saturday Service at 5 pm (Sept-May)

10:00 am

Rev. Maggie Enwright

Christmas Eve

Email: cxunited@telus.net

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

7 pm & 9 pm| 250-339-3966 www.comoxunitedchurch.com

Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966

Full Gospel Christian Fellowship

Sunday

11:00 am & 7:00 pm

There is Hope! Jesus has a plan and a purpose for your life. Come, let Him show You the Way!

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312

LUTHERAN Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave “A place for you: John 14:2

Night Before Christmas Eve Service December 23 • 7:00 pm

Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning www.centralchurchefc.com Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jeremy Boehm

Val 250-338-7727 (office)

Study circles – small groups meet for collaborative study of spiritual subjects. ~~~

“Knowledge is one of the wondrous gifts of God. It is incumbent upon everyone to acquire it.” Bahá’u’lláh www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041 250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

SATURDAY

5:40 - No Service Join Us January 3rd SUNDAY www.stpeterscomox.ca

COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN 725 Aspen Road, Comox 250-339-2882 REV. JENN GEDDES 10:30 am

(September to June)

250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)

250-890-9262 cvuf.ca

Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Services: 3pm Holy Communion; 4:15pm Carols & Candle Light Service 11pm Holy Communion “Midnight Service”

Thursday, December 25 Christmas Day Service: 11am Holy Communion

Thursday, January 1

Join us Sunday @ 10:30 am (Childcare provided)

~A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~

New Years Day Service: 10 am Holy Communion

8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship

SUNDAY

We Meet Every Sunday at 4:00

Community Church

St. John the Divine

See Website for Christmas Services 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925

Adult Winter Solstice Contemplation Friday, December 19 at 7:00 pm

Comox Valley

Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

St. Peter

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

Full Wheelchair Access

CAROL SING

250-334-4331

email: patmos@shaw.ca http://stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca

living hope

real people living real life experiencing real change

Worship Services 10am Sundays Mark R. Isfeld School 1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay

Tuesday, Dec. 16 • 4:30 pm

SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 am

CHRISTMAS EVE

250-334-0616

comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

5:00 pm

250.334.9777 livinghope@shaw.ca

www.livinghopeonline.ca

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

Sunday Celebration 10:30 am

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”

1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay, BC 250-338-8221

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things” 10:00AM at

Brooklyn Elementary School 1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

Everyone Welcome www.resonatechurch.ca

St. George’s “The church with a heart in the heart of the city” 6th & Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay Phone: 250-334-4961 Minister: Rev. Ryan Slifka Sunday Services: 10:30 am

2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)

Join us for Advent & Christmas

250-334-8424

www.stgeorgesunitedchurch.com

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A SHUTTERING ‘THANK you,’ to

the Comox Valley Camera Club. Who on November 27th, donated food to the Comox Valley Food Bank. Say cheese! Thank you and Merry Christmas.

A HUGE THANK you to the Courte-

nay Rotarians, Whose “just for babies”, is much appreciated by the Comox Valley Food Bank and all the mommies and daddies in our community. Merry Christmas.

A KODAK BOUQUET of apprecia-

tion, to the Comox Valley Camera Club, who brought giggles and smiles to all, at the Comox Valley Food Bank. Thank you very much and Merry Christmas.

THE COMOX VALLEY Food Bank

sends a garland of red roses, to the lovely Jessica. Jessica you are an inspiration to us all. Your hot chocolate stand has served all walks of life and, your hard work and dedication to helping others, even through sleet and snow, is truly admirable. Your sense of community spirit is to be applauded. The community and the Comox Valley Food Bank is honoured and blessed to have you on board. Merry Christmas Jessica and thank you.

THE COMOX VALLEY Food Bank

would like to thank the Mark Isfeld School, and the “girls go global” for their most generous donations of 10 banana boxes full of food. “Wowzers” You “go girls rock”.

A HEARTY CHEERS, to the black

Swan Fiddlers, whose music and gregarious personalities entertained royally at Zocalo’s restaurant. It brought a tear to my eye when the traditional “passing off the hat”, was generously donated to the Comox Valley Food Bank. Making things just a little easier this Christmas for many needy families. Hats off to you all! Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Christmas!

MANY THANKS TO the happy,

sweet little faces of the Courtenay Elementary students, who participated in the Santa Claus Parade. Once again, we are reminded that Christmas is truly about giving. It made us all very proud to see our little ones gathering food donations for the Comox Valley Food Bank, thus combining the community and Christmas spirit as one. Blessings to all this Christmas season.

A HUGE BOUQUET to the staff

and students of the École Puntledge School, who, on Dec. 2, all came down to the Comox Valley Food Bank to donate 500 pounds of food! “KUDOS” to the teachers for showing and teaching our children on how to follow through, on paying it forward. The experiences of giving will no doubt be remembered by all of the children who attended the food bank gala. Learning that the generosity of one, multiplied many times overs, truly makes a huge difference in the lives of families, especially at Christmas time. A heart felt thank you and a very Merry Christmas.

THANK YOU TO the City Transpor-

tation, and the Comox Valley Superstore. What a creative and innovative idea, “fill the bus”. A collaboration of food and transportation working together, to better the lives of many families over the Christmas season. The organizing and hard work of all is graciously appreciated by the Comox Valley Food Bank.

CHRISTMAS “KUDOS” TO “goats

Valley Potters Club. Your generous donation and kindness is much appreciated. Thank you and merry Christmas! The Comox Valley Food Bank.

on the roof” Tymo and The Goat F.M. 98.9 who went above and beyond the call of duty! On Wednesday until Saturday, Tymo camped out on the roof of Thrifty Foods, giving him a bird’s eye view, not only of the homeless, but also the torrential flooding that created a state of emergency in downtown Courtenay. Throughout this ordeal Tymo and the Goat F.M. 98.9 collected an estimated 4,000 pounds of food for the Comox Valley Food Bank. Wow. We are overwhelmed with your community spirit. Thank you and a very merry Christmas.

A SPECIAL BOUQUET of thanks

THANK YOU TO W.J.L. Enterprises

A KILN OF thanks to the Comox

to Valley View School for their wonderful Christmas donation of five banana boxes of food. The Comox Valley Food Bank, and the community, thanks you for your hard work and kindness. Merry Christmas. The Comox Valley Yacht Club sailed into the Comox Valley Food Bank with a ton of much appreciated donations. Thank you and Merry

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who not only hosted a wonderful open house Christmas party, but also filled a trailer with 1,500 pounds of food. Barb and Bill, your hospitality and generosity is very much appreciated. Thank you both and a very merry Christmas.

JUST WONDERING WHY Maple

Pool has been hassled so much about flood plains when today in Courtenay roads were blocked off near the river, and some businesses opposite Farquarson’s farm were flooded -- why were permits ever granted for these businesses to be built on an obvious floodplain??? And Lewis Park under water with it lapping at the foundations of the Lewis Centre, which first of all got permission to build there in the first place (on an obvious and fre-

quent floodplain) and secondly permission to build fancy and expensive new renovations a couple of years ago at taxpayers’ expense. Seems to be quite a discrepancy in who gets permission for what........ And isn’t it time now for the new council to declare all legal action be dropped against Maple Pool immediately, and let the amazingly generous and patient volunteers get on with raising the site and making it flood safe? The democratic will of the people was made more than clear in recent elections -- this is what the electorate wants -- now Council, get on with it! And Planning Dept., get on with your paperwork so those volunteering to fix the potential problem can get on with fixing it now!

KUDOS TO THE very helpful staff

at the Courtenay Post Office! At the busiest time of year, you went above and beyond the job to help solve a problem for a woman who had a serious “senior moment”. You’re the best!

THANK YOU AND CHRISTMAS

treats to the children and staff of Huband Park School. Despite a very disruptive summer and fall, they rallied wonderfully and presented us with a delightful Christmas concert. Thank you especially, for the huge effort you made to present both an afternoon and evening performance. It made it possible for many parents, grandparents and friends to be able to attend. Have a well-earned, relaxing Christmas break.

I HOPE EVERYONE supporting the

MLHS proposal for Baybrook House took a good look at this property last week. They would have noticed that much of the property was flooded and that Brooklyn Creek had completely submerged the access road and bridge. The 2014 MLHS Report includes plans for a “Tree” Preschool, a Youth Environmental Education Centre, an Interpretive Nature Centre, Interpretive Walks, Monthly Adult Workshops, Conservation Tourism, a Visitor-In-Residence Bed & Breakfast, and a Conference/ Meeting Room. Using a derelict house on a floodplain for these activities will be declaring open season for liability lawyers!

A FEW DAYS ago I had a great expe-

rience which inspired me a lot . I want to share this with you as I think it can bring some good changes to society. I was buying some items in the store. When I reached the cashier I found that I had left my wallet at home. I asked her to cancel the transaction but a lady waiting in line offered to pay. I thanked her and tried to refuse but she insisted and said “Why not, it’s Christmas?”I wanted her phone number so I could pay her back but she said it was my Christmas gift and she hugged me. I was confused and speechless because I had never had such an experience before. It inspired me to pay it forward to someone in need. I hope that other people will feel the same spirit of sharing whenever they see a need, and act on it.

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Thread: A big shout out to all those who helped everyone in need during our storm. Responses:

KATHERINE KAY - The past few days have been hectic - a huge thank you to the Comox Valley Record, the City of Courtenay and BC Hydro for keeping us informed.

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CHERYL EGAN MUNRO thank you to all that helped out with the great flood of 2014 your all amazing glad no one got hurt. AMANDA DOHERTY - A job well done by all parties involved!

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See and be seen on the roads

t’s a familiar refrain this time of year. No, not “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays.” Rather, the plea to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to take special care while they’re on the streets. On Monday, two cyclists were struck in the Comox Valley in separate incidents involving motor vehicles. One victim – a well-known teacher in the district – was killed in a hit-and-run in the Fanny Bay area. Another is in hospital at last report, with critical injuries. The criminal element in the death of Mr. Paul Bally aside, the often dark, rainy weather, slippery streets and poor visibility all conspire to make driving more difficult. There’s nothing we can do about the weather. But what we can do is make an extra effort to see and be seen. ICBC has a few suggestions. They make them every year but they are worth repeating. For motorists: Remain attentive at all times. Pay particular attention around intersections, where the vast majority of incidents occur, actively watch for cyclists on the road. Make eye contact with cyclists whenever possible to let them know you have seen them. And remember that the rain — snow and ice, too — makes the roads slicker, so build in a bit more braking time. For cyclists: Never assume that just because you see a vehicle, its driver sees you. Headlights, traffic and other distractions affect visibility. Do your part by ensuring you are dressed to be seen. With varying weather at this time of year, it’s important to plan for the conditions you may encounter. This means having reflective gear and lights in case they become necessary. When riding at dusk, dawn or at night, your bike must be equipped with a white headlight visible at 150 metres and a rear red light and reflector visible at 100 metres but consider adding more lights to be even more visible. Keep your eyes and ears open, and focus on what’s happening around you — that means pulling out your headphones or putting the phone away while crossing a busy street. The holidays are a hectic time of year. We all have places to be and things to think about. But they’re also meant to be a happy time. Do your part to ensure that it is.

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Mulcair plays both sides of the fish farm fence Federal leader of the oppositainly support, perhaps half the tion Tom Mulcair popped into room applauded her call to arms. town Sunday on a pre-Christmas Mulcair himself did a masterful job of sounding like he was Island road swing for a Town behind the call yet at the same Hall type meeting at the Homalco Cultural Centre on Campbell time hedged his bets. Mulcair River and at the Best Western talked about how he happily Westerly Hotel in noted that the first Courtenay. restaurant he Out on a limb I won’t say Mulstopped in in cair is the most fiery B.C. offered wild of orators but we’re salmon. He also listair not actually in an lauded Fin Donnelly’s work on the election campaign aylor aquaculture file. yet, although one is Asserting that “the expected next year. way things are Perhaps he’ll catch being done out here has been a fire once the writ is officially disaster.” dropped. But then Mulcair asserted However, an early issue of that any NDP position on salmcontention may have reared its on farming had to be based on head at Sunday’s gathering in science. Campbell River on which the “What’s needed is you have to NDP is going to have to clarify start listening to the science here its position. In the question and and that’s not what they’re (Conanswer period that inevitably servatives and Liberals) doing,” follows these presentations, two Mulcair said. members of the audience asked The NDP would then sit down Mulcair his stance on not just and discuss it with players salmon farming but how he was involved and look at what has to going to get rid of salmon farming. be changed “to make it sustainable in the long term, if at all.” “Are you against fish farms Which is a good thing to base and if so, how fast are you going your policy on, you can’t deny. to get them out of our waters,” Mulcair’s position is that they one person asked. “Fish farms, have no position on salmon farmthey gotta go.” ing but when they do develop Another questioner made it one, it will be based on science. sound like all in the room were So, in case you missed it, itching to mount the battlements Mulcair said the current situato engage the enemy on this tion is a disaster but the NDP issue. I don’t know if that actually was the case, there was cerwill consult with scientists and

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stakeholders if they form the government and make changes if they’re needed. That does not sound like a plan to ban fish farms as soon as they form the government. Of course, if they form the government, they’re going to have to develop a policy pretty darn quick because aquaculture is an issue that’s not going anywhere. Aquaculture is a significant employer in this area and the opposition to it is by no means universal. Earlier in his presentation, Mulcair said the NDP is going to outline its policies so that everybody knows where they stand. His performance on the aquaculture question Sunday sounded suspiciously like dodging the bullet. There’s enough science around right now for the party to define its stance. Goodness knows, both environmentalists and the aquaculture industry have commissioned plenty of studies. I don’t know if it was as obvious to anybody else as it was to me how he tried to sit on the fence on this issue. There’s no doubt it’s a landmine in this riding. Now, to be sure it is only one issue of many that Mulcair touched on but if Sunday’s meeting is anything to go by, it appears the minefield has been laid.

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Changing weather patterns now out of sight, out of mind Dear editor, We are cooler and drier now so we can forget about last week. Forget 12 degree temperatures in December, ignore higher ocean water levels and a warmer atmosphere that holds more water. We can ignore that the carbon dioxide molecules we are dumping in the atmosphere today and tomorrow will be there for at least a century continuing to warm the biosphere. We can pretend that the ocean is not warming and melting

Greenland and Antarctic ice from below. We can tell ourselves that the scientists who forecast accelerating rising ocean levels are wrong. We can pretend that all the other predicted adverse effects of climate change on agriculture, ocean acidification, human health, forest fires, insect life cycles and so on won’t happen. Ignore the science that indicates that we are experiencing the first mild signs of something that will be either bad or devastat-

ing depending on what we do from now on. We can continue to rely on fossil fuels and invest in nothing else. Let’s not (us, a nation) do anything unless every other nation commits first. Leadership is not for us. Let’s not modernize our energy sources. Yes, let’s invest more tens of billions in pipelines, LNG plants, coal mines. The grandkids will be delighted to be left a “challenging” problem. John Marton Courtenay

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These time- and date-stamped photos show the flooding around Baybrook House (left) and the house itself on the third day of the storms that hit the Comox Valley Dec. 8-10. PHOTOS SUBMITTED

‘Logically’ if Baybrook goes, so should Filberg

Dear editor, There are really very few substantial arguments for the demolition of Baybrook. Baybrook is one of the few remaining heritage homes in Comox. Unlike its counterpart, “Shakesides,” Mack Laing’s second house, Baybrook does not flood, and is therefore salvageable for re-use as an interpretive centre for the Comox Valley. The Mack Laing Heritage Society is a benevolent non-profit with no commercial interests. It has no interest in the park itself. It is only interested in preserving Baybrook as a walk-in educational facility for broad public access. The best argument against all this is the potential for Baybrook to flood as a result of tidal surges which are expected to increase in this century. Baybrook, like all dwellings on the shoreline such as homes along Balmoral

Beach, Kye Bay, and DND structures on the Goose Spit, are in the potentially active tidal zone. If governments fail to act responsibly, and seas rise as predicted, these dwellings would be in danger somewhere between 2050 and 2100. The recent record floods experienced Dec. 8-10 of this year provide a measure of what is to be expected. To ascertain the risk that tidal surges and floods pose to Baybrook, I went out to record the flood at high tide on Dec. 9. As the attached pictures show, water ran four inches over the clogged bridge at Brooklyn Creek. The house itself sat comfortably about 2.5 - 3 metres up on the midden hillock, safe from flooding. While there were no means to ascertain whether water infiltrated the basement, there were no previous signs of

this in the engineer’s report. As with any other public building [in a flood zone], Baybrook would have to be closed during the two-to-three days of flood. There is no reason to believe that a building, restored at no cost to the public, should not continue to be of benefit to the public. Should Baybrook ever be overwhelmed by climate change, it would really be an indictment of our governments’ failure to act on climate change. Logically, if Baybrook should be demolished on this account, then so should the Filberg Lodge, Lewis Centre and all other homes in the area. Anyone interested in a video of the flood at Baybrook should consult www. macklaingsociety.ca/. Loys Maingon, Comox Valley

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budget for a $455,000 property is an inconsequential five per cent increase for hall construction. Anyone understanding costs and proportionality can intuitively see that $24 a year for a $2.5 million expense does not compute. $2.5 million divided by 831 registered voters (not property owners liable for tax) in of itself is a crude $150 a year for 20 years. So there has to be extremely high property values or a lot of property owners not eligible to vote to get the price down to the levels the CVRD is stating. So where is the money coming from? And at what cost? As the CVRD directors and

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19 Wing raises more than $51K for United Way The 2014 Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) came to a successful conclusion with the presentation of a cheque for $51,012.09 to the Central North Island United Way placing 19 Wing among the top fundraisers in the Valley. Co-chairs Captain Kirsten MacFadyen, 21 CF Health Services Centre, and Sergeant Yan Senechal, 19 Wing Operations, credit the entire 19 Wing Defence Team with exceeding the 2014 campaign goal. The 19 Wing campaign was held in conjunction with the local United Way campaign from Sept. 10 to Nov. 26. Numerous fun and creative activities were held to raise the

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442 Transport and Rescue Squadron’s Commanding Officer, Lt-Col. Clinton Mowbray, accompanied by members of the squadron, tries as PM hard as he can to win the annual buffalo pull competition. A total of 11 teams pulled the 28,000-pound aircraft 100 feet and raised $1,364 in support of 19 Wing’s charity campaign. Photo Submitted

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SAVE BIG NOW 2014 CLEARANCE

Lisa Zervakis (left) and Anne Guillo sit at a computer in the now empty Emergency Operations Centre. Last week the room was filled with representatives from the city, the CVRD, the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and others, occupying most, if not all, of the computer stations. Photo by Terry farrell

City: A sense of connection with residents time, communication between the city and the residents was instant. “We felt very connected (with the residents),” said Zervakis, saying there were times that she was wishing she could be of more help. “It was hard to hear people who were stressed out, concerned about their businesses and such. “But I think we were a bit of a calming factor for people… that they could get, if not all the answers, at least some answers right away.” Guillo added that the residents were also helpful in relieving some of the stress at the Emergency Operations Centre, and that the positive FREE feedback did not go unnoticed. “When there were momentary breaks DEALER LOGO AND in theADDRESS action in the GO HERE (dotted line does not print) Emergency Operations Centre we’d read out some of the comments from the public posted on Facebook. It was a nice pick-me-up for the EOC team.” Guillo said now that the immediate emergency has passed, the City has time to look

back on how everything was handled, and where improvements could be made in preparation for the next crisis. She added that if any residents have any suggestions for improvement, the team can be reached via email.

“We would welcome any feedback. They can contact info@courtenay.ca, that’s our general inbox ... there is also a feedback form on our website, under contact, where they can provide feedback.”

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Con’t from Page A1 The photography postings to the internet were also helpful in keeping people informed. Guillo said the social media team had it easy compared to most city staff. “There were many, many people who put in long hours last week,” she said. “What you see on the net is just part of what happens in that kind of crisis. “At least I was nice and dry inside. There were an awful lot of people who were not so comfortable during all of it. Wet and cold. Every city worker available was being used in some capacity. It was all hands on deck. We had staff displaced from recreation, the LINC was closed, the Lewis Centre was closed, so all those staff were helping out.” Guillo was based right inside the Emergency Operations Centre (at city hall). “We tried to centralize everything through the senior team at the centre,” said Guillo. “So we were all receiving updates from workers at the trails, out on the street and so on. Then we would get the updates posted.” “It wasn’t just another day at the office, that’s for sure,” said Zervakis. “Just trying to stay on top of making sure that if someone needed to know something, or needed to get somewhere, that we were able to answer their questions.” Guillo said one of the big advantages of the social media era is that if they had posted anything that was not quite clear, people could question them immediately, be it on a Facebook thread, a tweet or even on the city website. As opposed to the flood of 2010, this

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North Division Team W L T OL Pt Campbell R. 26 2 1 3 56 Nanaimo 17 10 0 2 36 Comox Valley 16 12 1 3 36 Oceanside 5 25 1 1 12 South Division Team W L T OL Pt Victoria 27 3 1 0 55 Westshore 21 11 1 0 43 Kerry Park 13 15 1 3 30 Saanich 8 19 0 5 21 Peninsula 7 25 0 1 15 Dec. 12 Westshore 5 Comox Valley 2 Dec. 13 Comox Valley 9 Oceanside 5 Dec. 19 Nanaimo @ Comox Valley 7:30 p.m. Sports Centre #1 Dec. 22 Oceanside @ Comox Valley 6:30 p.m. Sports Centre #1

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River City FC 1 9 0 3 Dec. 14 CVUSC Revolution 1 Shooters 2, Marine Harvest Bandits vs. Courtenay Kickers cancelled, Port Alberni Athletics 0 Oceanside 5, Nanaimo Wheatys 0 Cermaq Outlaws 5, River City FC vs. Nanaimo cancelled Jan. 4 Make up games Goals Emma Greene (Revolution) 19; Carrie Braithwaite (Outlaws) 13; Shannon Marshall (Shooters) 12 Shutouts Pamela Richer (Oceanside) 8; Melissa Townsend (CVUSC) 4

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®The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ‡Cash price of $12,959 available on all new 2015 Elantra L 6-speed Manual models. Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Accent 4 Door L 6-speed manual/2015 Sonata GL Auto with an annual finance rate of 0% for 96 months. Weekly payments are $33/$59. $0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,695. Finance offers exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Financing example: 2014 Accent 4 Door L 6-speed manual for $13,644 at 0% per annum equals $33 weekly for 96 months for a total obligation of $13,644. $0 down payment required. Cash price is $13,644. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595. Example price excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $3,250/$4,635/$7,000 available on in stock 2014 Santa Fe Sport SE/2015 Elantra L 6-speed manual/2015 Genesis Coupe 3.8L GT. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ◄Boxing week price adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Boxing week price adjustments of up to $1,250/$1,000 available on in stock 2014 Santa Fe Sport SE/2014 Accent 4-Door models. Boxing price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ♦Prices of models shown: 2015 Elantra Limited/2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited AWD/2014 Accent 4 Door GLS Auto/2015 Sonata Limited are $27,244/$40,894/$20,394/$32,69. Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,795/$1,595/$1,695. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ▼Fuel consumption for new 2015 Elantra 2.0 Limited (HWY 6.7L/100KM; City 9.7L/100KM); 2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T SE Limited AWD (HWY 8.2L/100KM; City 11.4L/100KM); 2014 Accent 4-Door GLS Auto (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.5L/100KM); 2015 Sonata 2.0T Ultimate (HWY 7.4L/100KM; City 10.4L/100KM); are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ∆The Hyundai Accent/Elantra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among small/compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS). Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Propriety study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ▲Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ‡†♦ΩOffers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited,