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Conservation groups get $220,000 in fishery grants

Three Comox Valley fish conservation projects have hooked nearly $220,000 in federal government grants.

The trio of awards go to the Comox Valley Project Watershed Society, which

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Va n c o u v e r I s l a n d North MP John Duncan announced the grants from the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program on Wednesday, praising the work of the “hard work-

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Art pieces reflect on special places on Vancouver Island Comox Valley Airport exhibition had theme this year of ‘Wanderlust’

Andrew Talbot has three of his artworks displayed at the Comox Valley Airport. This is his first time to be selected to the annual Public Art and Culture Exhibition at the airport.

A diverse selection of art pieces that paint inviting reflections of popular locations on Vancouver Island are now part of the experience when traveling via the Comox Valley Airport.

Artworks of varying mediums and styles that are now prominently on display at the busy terminal building were introduced at the official launch of the airport’s annual Public Art and Culture Exhibition on Thursday afternoon.

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of this year’s exhibit, “Wanderlust Vancouver Island,” which is a representation of the strong desire to travel to this special part of the country through the eyes of local Vancouver Island artists.

“It’s all about their passion for this area and why people live here, why people come here, why they visit , so generally the theme is based around that type of an idea,” said Dallas Stevenson, executive director of the Comox Valley Art Council.

“They showcase our community, our area, how beautiful it is and the culture within in.”

Tofino, the Salish Shore, Strathcona, Campbell River, the Comox Valley and other locations on the island are featured in the exhibit that will be on display until May 1, 2015.

The exhibition features photography, sculpture, painting and textiles by Heather Alton, Brian Argyle, Bert Badey, Anna May Bennett, Leslie Bennett, Ron Bridge, Brian Buckrell, Jean Cockburn, April Dyck, Bill Kerr, Marsha Mackinnon, Ron Moffat, David Netterville, Marilyn Peeters, Susan Schaefer, Andrew Talbot, Althea White, Paul Wullum and Katie Wylie.

There are newcomers to this annual art display.

Among them is Talbot, who has three of his artworks hanging near the airline counters at the terminal. He is a photographer and paints from photos that he takes.

“This is going to be the most exposure I am going to get for my artwork,” said Talbot, who is from Kye Bay in Comox and works as a forestry technician.

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www.comoxvalleyecho.com FRIDAY.NOVEMBER 28, 2014

KFN prepares to vote for its Chief and Councillors

BY PHILIP ROUND Special to the Echo The artists selected to show work at YQQ terminal

Artists show work at CV Airport (Continued from page 3) “I am pretty excited about it. I love to paint and I am hoping people would love them and enjoy my favourite places as well.”

Marilyn Peeters is no stranger to this annual exhibit.

She has had her art pieces displayed at the Comox Valley Airport every year since 2009.

“They’ve been accepting my submissions every year,” said Peeters.

Her painting “A special day at Goose Spit” is about appreciating the environ-

ment, taking it all in, and sharing it with some body you love.

“When they see it, I like them to feel warm and to walk away feeling happy,” said Peeters. “It’s about a feeling.”

The annual event is a collaboration between the Comox Valley Airport Art and Culture Program and the Comox Valley Community Arts Council.

It is intended to showcase the rich artistic tradition of northern Vancouver Island by presenting an annual public art exhibition for YQQ passen-

gers and the community.

A call for submissions is issued each spring and artwork is selected by a jury made up of representatives from the airport and the Arts Council.

“The Comox Valley Art and Culture Program exhibition provides a passenger with a very strong sense of place upon arriving to Vancouver Island,” said YQQ CEO, Fred Bigelow.

“This is an excellent way to support the local art community, while providing a truly unique west coast experience for all of those who enter the terminal.”

Civic elections are over for most people in the Comox Valley, but campaigning is just about to start for the K’ómoks First Nation.

The all-out election for the KFN’s Chief councillor and three other councillors is slated for January 4, and last weekend more than 300 registered Band members were invited to put forward nominees at a special meeting.

Those people suggested have had this week to reflect on the nominations, and by today (Friday) must decide whether they are willing to allow their names to be included on ballots, which are to be printed this weekend.

Electoral officer Robert McKerracher told the Echo

the names of those going forward will be posted at the Band Hall on Monday (December 1).

In the same way that municipal governments are required to publish the remuneration of mayors and councils, so do elected First Nation administrations.

In the case of KFN, the 12-month remuneration (to March 31) for current Chief Councillor Rob Everson is listed online as $55,200, with the following sums paid to the three elected KFN councillors: Kenneth Price $47,990, Melissa Quocksister $ 3 5 , 873 , a n d B a rb a ra Mitchell $19,560.

Independently-audited Band accounts for the same 12-month period prepared by Moeller & Company - a chartered accoun-

tancy practice in Campbell River - have also been published via both the KFN’s own website and that of the Government of Canada’s Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.

They show the KFN enjoyed a healthy financial surplus in the last financial year, with income of $5.7 million and expenditure of $2.5 million.

The biggest sources of income were the federal government ($2m), KFN Business Trust ($1.1m), and BC Hydro $1m), while the largest expenditures were on Band government, economic development and education.

KFN’s net financial assets at the end of the 12month period are shown as increasing from $7.5 million to $10.6 million.

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EDUCATION

Hopes rising for Vanier to get upgrade Education minister encouraging about province funding $33m seismic work

BY PHILIP ROUND Special to the Echo

It was a long trip for what was only a 15 or 20 minute meeting with the minister, but I’m awfully glad we went.

We got a good reception and we were promised a decision very soon. And boy oh boy, that’s good news.”

PETER COLEMAN School Board Chair

To emphasize the state of the plumbing, the delegation took along pieces of decaying copper piping from the school to put on the minister’s desk to show the condition of the current infrastructure. One piece of recently-replaced pipe had deteriorated so badly that basically only the soldering ... was completely intact.”

Hopes are rising that the provincial government will agree to fund a massive $33 million upgrade to the Comox Valley’s biggest school - G. P. Vanier in Courtenay.

No commitment has yet been made, but last week a high-level meeting was held in Victoria to discuss details of the project and how it could be financed and progressed.

And School Board 71 chair Peter Coleman, who led the delegation to BC education minister Peter Fassbender and Comox Valley MLA Don McRae, says he is now “cautiously optimistic” that the government will be persuaded to fund virtually the whole project so work can get underway.

Joining Coleman in the delegation were board vicechair Janice Caton, School District superintendent Shelly Elwood, and secretary-treasurer Russell Horswill.

Vanier Secondary School “It was a long trip for what was only a 15 or 20 minute meeting with the minister, but I’m awfully glad we went,” Coleman told fellow board members at their regular meeting on Tuesday.

“We got a good reception and we were promised a decision very soon. And boy oh boy, that’s good news, as we’ve been wait-

ing many, many months for this,” he added. “We’re talking weeks not months now.”

It is being proposed that parts of the school currently two storeys high will be demolished and replaced under a major seismic mitigation upgrade program, which would require around $28 million to complete from start to finish.

Such seismic program ‘capital’ costs are covered by the province, if the government accepts the priority need – and in this case they have already accepted the need in principle and many meetings have been held over recent months to discuss the details.

But while the seismic reconstruction is underway, the School District

considers related works in parts of the school not needing seismic mitigation – particularly adjoining plumbing, heating, ventilation and electrical upgrades – need to be carried out to complete a total refit of the premises.

Those could add up to a further $5 million to the overall costs – and such ‘extras’ for buildings not requiring mitigation are not regularly funded by the government.

That’s because some school districts, particularly on the Mainland, hold large capital reserves, and the government looks to their boards to tap those local funds for additional works.

But the Comox Valley School Board says it is not awash with cash reserves, and has pitched the Vanier project to the province as a single, integrated project that is worth an injection of additional BC tax dollars.

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www.comoxvalleyecho.com FRIDAY.NOVEMBER 28, 2014

School Board hopeful province will fund Vanier upgrades

Health minister pledges to maintain Cumberland Lodge and dialysis facility service

BY DREW A. PENNER Echo Staff C u m b e r l a n d M ayo r Leslie Baird said she is pleased to hear the province has no plans to scrap health care services in the Village, despite a brand new hospital opening in the Comox Valley.

Health minister Terry Lake told Village officials the community dialysis facility, Cumberland Lodge Residential Care and outreach services would be maintained even after construction is completed on the Courtenay hospital.

“I can assure you that Island Health has no plans to change the delivery of community-based services in Cumberland once

the new hospital in Courtenay opens,” he said in a letter addressed to the mayor. “I applaud your leadership and continued interest in creating local conditions that promote the health and well-being of your citizens.”

On Sept. 25, 2014, Village officials met with Lake during the Union of BC Municipalities Convention in Whistler and raised concerns about the province’s plan for health care in the Village, considering the new hospital will be located just 13 km away.

“They feel there is a need for additional services here,” Baird said, when asked about the meeting with Lake. “If anything we’ll gain services.”

Coun. Roger Kishi noted the government recently invested in the dialysis facility and notes such a health care service is not part of Island Health’s plan for the new hospital.

“There isn’t any dialysis unit in the new hospital, so there is the commitment from Island Health to maintain the dialysis services out of the Cumberland Health Centre,” he said. “Just recently they invested a lot of money in it.”

Lake also referenced prior discussions between Cumberland and Island Health about three lots that are adjacent to Cumberland Lodge, which was received Nov. 7.

“They were gifted to Island Health and they are to

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They feel there is a need for additional services here. If anything, we’ll gain services.”

LESLIE BAIRD Cumberland Mayor

be used for health care services,” Baird said. “If they sell them off they have to actually give the land back to the Village. It’s not their land for that.“I was talking to Island Health about an assisted living facility, to utilize those pieces of land for something within the Village.”

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To emphasize the state of the plumbing, the delegation took along pieces of decaying copper piping from the school to put on the minister’s desk to show the condition of the current infrastructure.

One piece of recently-replaced pipe had deteriorated so badly that basically only the soldering between two lengths was completely intact.

Horswill said the pipe samples were intended to demonstrate clearly that the existing plumbing was “falling to pieces” and it would be false economy to try to integrate new utility infrastructure in the rebuilt section of the school with a worn out network elsewhere on site.

It’s now 16 to 17 months

since the detailed seismic study of the school was completed and presented, Horswill reminded the board, and he hoped the full ‘hybrid’ solution to the reconstruction and upgrading of Vanier could finally get moving in 2015.

The School Board may be asked to find some of the extra $5 million needed to progress the entire project, but the hope is the province will accept the case to make a very substantial contribution on top of the $28 million penciled in to the BC budget for Vanier’s seismic works.

If agreement is reached, the project could take three years to complete in phases, with detailed design and technical work being commissioned next year.

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Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections invites you to spaghetti (and squash) dinner this Sunday

(Continued from page 6) But Lake said Island Health is planning to hang onto those pieces of property.

“Island Health advises they do not plan to dispose of these properties, nor have they indicated their specific plans for them at this time,” he said. “Island Health is always interested in discussing innovative community partnerships and approaches that support health and wellness in their communities, and is committed to working with patients to ensure they receive access to the care they need. Therefore, I encourage you to continue working closely with Island Health regarding the health needs of the residents of the City of Cumberland.”

Baird says that means getting an assisted living facility in the community.

“A lot of our citizens have to leave the Village when they get to that age, because they can’t look after themselves anymore,” she said. “It’s not fair to the residents of Cumberland. We were looking to them and hoping they would provide an assisted care facility for us, and we haven’t given up on that yet.”

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Comox Legion presents cutlass to Sea Cadets On 4 Nov 14 Comox Legion Br. 160 presented the 189 RCSCC Port Augusta with a new Ceremonial Cutlass during their ceremonial divisions assisted by the Alberni Project in the Comox Mall.

Legion President Stu McKinnon handed LCdr Steve Cowan the new Cutlass which is laser-engraved with the Seas Cadet Crest and the Legion Crest. Also at this parade the Cadet Corps unveiled their new Crest

Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections (LTNC) extends another yummy invitation to our local neighbours, students, parents and faculty in the Lake Trail area.

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In addition, there will be a short Annual General meeting to highlight the year’s accomplishments, review the official financial report and invite input to upcoming vision/planning sessions.

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www.comoxvalleyecho.com FRIDAY.NOVEMBER 28, 2014

HEALTH CARE

St. Joseph’s handling overcrowding ‘Nurse in ER’ program frees up two beds for patients in need; budget back in line

BY DREW A. PENNER Echo Staff

The first three periods of this fiscal year were considerably busier than last year. We just saw a lot more people needing hospical care.”

JANE MURPHY St. Joseph’s CEO

There probably have never been so many issues facing us as a board and a senior management team.

Certainly the transition to the new hospital has added new complexity to what we do.”

CHRIS KELSEY Hospital board chair

Unlike private sector organizations, when business is booming at St. Joseph’s General Hospital - as it has been this year - things become more difficult. Hospital administration recently clocked a 95 per cent occupancy rate in the facility, had been paying significant payroll chunks out as overtime and noticed worker sick time increasing.

“The first three periods of this fiscal year were considerably busier than last year,” said Jane Murphy, St. Joseph’s president and CEO, during the Nov. 6 board meeting. “We just saw a lot more people needing hospital care. Our occupancy’s come down a little bit and that’s helped.”

Officials worked to bring the budget in line with projections during the fall months but simultaneously implemented a brand new program to make sure

people are not clogging up the system unnecessarily.

“One of the things that we’re piloting is the Primary Link program,” Murphy said. “So that’s a nurse in emergency who intervenes right at triage with some patients, particularly the frail elderly, who perhaps don’t need hospital admission but do need some assessment as far as what do

they need so they can safely return home.”

Over the past 10+ weeks the nurse on duty has been reaching out to the patients’ family doctor, examining community care options and looking at other factors affecting the individual’s health. So far this has freed up the equivalent of two hospital beds. In an organization like St. Jo-

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“As part of our patient flow we are always looking to maximize the number of beds available to us,” she said. “We’re not a huge hospital, so any bed we have available that we can work with is very helpful. On any given day that might be two patients that would have been held in the emergency can now

go up and be cared for on the floor, perhaps preventing extra staff from being needed in the emergency department or overtime being used. It’s very important.”

This is just one puzzle piece in the attempt to maintain quality at an aging facility that is about to pass the acute care torch on to a new hospital under construction in Courtenay.

“There probably have never been so many issues facing us as a board and a senior management team,” said board chair Chris Kelsey.

“Certainly the transition to the new hospital has added new complexity to what we do.”

Kelsey said St. Joseph’s is working to become more financially “efficient and innovative,” at the same time as promoting staff capabilities and maintaining patient care standards.

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Overcrowding (Continued from page 8) “It would be easy for us to sit back and not worry about quality improvement initiatives,” he said.

“We have some big issues to deal with.”

The hospital has high levels of people in “alternative levels of care” because of capacity problems and other reasons.

But it could be worse, Murphy notes.

“We’re meeting the provincial target for admission of patients from the emergency,” she said.

“We haven’t had to cancel any surgeries related to occupancy issues.”

St. Joseph’s staff members continue to undergo different training programs such as disaster scenario drills, Ebola preparedness, fire extinguisher handling and an injury prevention workshop.

Across the hospital departments were asked to cut two per cent from their budgets and administrators targeted about 20 areas in order to balance the budget.

In September things weren’t looking too good financially, but

by November the hospital was back on track.

“We seem to have turned the corner in this last period,” Kelsey said. “You have to be careful not to get too excited when things are good and not get too down when things are bad. It is over the course of the year. We just have to end up at the right place at the end of the year.”

The challenge of battling the big cancer monster Funding shortfall despite need for chemo centre update

BY DREW A. PENNER Echo Staff

Cancer has been a huge factor in the swelling of St. Joseph’s General Hospital to the brim, with chemo wing usage experiencing sometimes double digit increases each year.

So it was with surprise that the vice chair of the Comox facility’s board revealed to administrators that the hospital’s foundation hadn’t come close to reaching its $130,000 fundraising target for cancer care renovations.

“The needs in that unit have gone up incredibly over the last six months,” Patti Fletcher reminded the board during its most recent meeting. “But it is interesting to me that with cancer care up so greatly the shortfall in the campaign was what it was.”

So far the foundation has rounded up just three quarters of the dollars they had hoped to secure.

Cancer kills more Canadians than anything else, accounting for about 30 per cent of all deaths, according to 2011 Statistics Canada data. With the country’s elderly

population expected to double in the upcoming years the disease is going to be an ever-present threat to our loved ones.

And Cancer is the fourth most expensive disease in Canada, costing $17.4 billion in 2000.

That includes billions in direct health care costs as well as indirect costs such as lost productivity and premature death.

Jane Murphy, president and CEO of St. Joseph’s, said cancer care is an interesting phenomenon to consider in the hospital environment.

“That particular program has seen year after year increases anywhere from four to 10 per cent,” she said, explaining this is largely due to the growing and aging Comox Valley population.

“On the plus side with advances, and as we learn more, there are more things that can be offered to people with cancer than there were a few years ago.”

While there have been some bright spots, such as the drop in lung cancer mortality rates (the Canadian Cancer Society says 100,000 Canadians have avoided death due to cancer control ef-

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support four hospice beds at The Views residential care facility on the hospital grounds.

“We can just do one project at a time,” she said.

“We’re working on that first.”

However, that doesn’t negate the significance of improving cancer care in the Comox Valley, she added.

“It’s really important,” she said. “We’ve seen so much growth in cancer care patient visits from 2007 when we built the unit until now, and the acute care side won’t be transferring over to the n ew h o s p i ta l fo r fo u r years. So we really need to do it.”

Fletcher said she believe the low donation numbers are directly related to the lack of awareness about the future of the hospital foundation, since construction has very visibly proceeded on the North Island Hospitals Project, which includes two towering cranes by the Comox Valley Aquatic Centre.

In fact, the foundation has already been asked to grow beyond its current role of helping to fund the Roman Catholic-run Comox hospital facility to supporting the new pub-

forts since 1989), the Canadian health care system is expected to face increased demand for cancer screening, diagnostic and treatment services.

The funding was targeted towards helping the nine-person cancer care team perform their duties by expanding slightly to transform part of the rehabilitation services department to improve the patient experience in five treatment areas. The renos also made room for additional equipment and a patient centre.

“Overall the expansion was about giving the patient more privacy, more room and a better working environment,” Fletcher said.

Originally officials had said they hoped to begin working on the chemotherapy wing updates this past spring.

But the cancer care update won’t begin until at least Spring 2015, St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation executive director Lynn Dashkewytch confirmed, noting the focus has shifted to the palliative care project. In May the provincial government an- licly funded hospital as nounced $250,000 in funding to well.

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Valley man in the finals for ‘Outstanding Young Farmer’ awards

BY PHILIP ROUND Special to the Echo A Comox Valley man is following in family footsteps by securing a place in the finals of the Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year Awards for BC and the Yukon.

A b e l O ’ B re n n a n o f Coastal Black Winery in Black Creek is the son-inlaw of 1997 BC Outstanding Young Farmers Terry and Bonnie Ludwig.

O’Brennan, his wife Amanda, and their four children live on the multigenerational, multi-dimensional 600-acre farm that includes 80 acres of blackberries, making it Canada’s largest cultivated blackberry farm.

Since opening Coastal Black fruit winery in 2010, O’Brennan has contributed to the growth of agritourism across Vancouver Island.

His support of ‘Flavours’, the North Island’s Gourmet Picnic to support the

North Island College Foundation, and ‘Toast Comox Valley’, as well as his own Coastal Black Christmas and other seasonal events at the winery, have resulted in significant publicity for the Comox Valley outside the region and a wider focus on the range of agricultural products available from the area.

O’Brennan also chairs Vancouver Island Farm Produce, a co-op business that sells Island produce to Island stores. Coastal Black has won two Agricultural Business of the Year awards and O’Brennan has previously been named one of the Top 40 Under 40 in the Comox Valley and one of the Top 20 Under 40 on Vancouver Island.

In the finals - which will be judged on January 15 and presented at the BC Agricultural Industry Gala on January 28 - he will be up against Abbotsford chicken grower Kerry Froese, who was also a finalist for the 2013 award. Froese

Abel O’Brennan was instrumental in founding the BC Young Farmers and is also the current president of the Canadian Young Farmers Forum, making him the voice of young agriculture at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.

To be eligible for the an-

nual award, farmers must be aged between 19 and 39 years and earn at least two-thirds of their income from farming. Nominees are judged on conservation practices, production history, financial and management practices, and community contributions.

Selecting the winner from the final two candidates will be former TD Canada Trust agriculture manager Al Timms, 2008 BC and Canadian Outstanding Young Farmer Lisa Taylor, and Chilliwack agricultural consultant Walter Goerzen.

$10,000 in fines for illegal deer hunting

BY DREW A. PENNER Echo Staff Three men from Abbotsford caught hunting along the Inland Island Highway at night have been fined a total of $10,000.

Gang Shi, Guo Fang Zhu and Quang Vihn On got caught with a twopoint black tail deer in their truck between Willis Road and Jubilee Parkway at 3 a.m. Sept. 11, 2013, following opening day of hunting season for the animal. On Oct. 27 -- more than a year later -- they all pled guilty to hunting after dark in Abbotsford Provincial Court.

Shi received a $5,000 fine and forfeited his hunting riffle to the Crown.

Zhu and On both received $2,500 fines.

Gord Gudbranson, a conservation officer with the Ministry of Environment, said he’s glad to see people prosecuted for hunting along the highway.

“This type of offence and activity happens all over the Island and the province,” he said.

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Appoint David Frisch to regional board As a former city councillor in a larger Canadian city that has long since seen the problems Courtenay is now beginning to face and as someone who has maintained an interest and involvement in municipal politics and government over the course of thirty years, I wish to comment on the outcome of the Courtenay civic election. In doing so, I direct my comments toward Mayor Re-elect Larry Jangula. First Mr Jangula, I congratulate you on your victory.

Now, down to serious business. Mayor Jangula you now must live up to your promises and you must also make a realistic interpretation of the voting results. In doing so you must honour your pledge to listen to the voters. Council candidate David Frisch won handily on a clear campaign platform of regional concern and downtown revitalization concern. Mr Frisch presented a new vision for Courtenay and the Comox Valley. He was unequivocal and so were the voters.

Let’s do an analysis of the election results. First your results. In a field of only two candidates you won with 3,483 votes. As for David Frisch, he won with a greater number of

votes than you did, with 3,671 votes in a field of 13 candidates. It is absolutely clear that the people of Courtenay gave Councillor Elect David Frisch a stronger mandate than you received. As well Councillors Anglin and Winchester were soundly defeated.

I have never met Mr Frisch but I did have a telephone conversation with him during the campaign.

I read his literature and spoke to a couple of his supporters and kept my ear to the ground. My life experience and my political experience over 30 years stands me in reasonably good stead when it comes to conducting the “smell test”. I am confident Mr Frisch will walk the walk he talks.

Councillor Elect Frisch expressed a desire to represent Courtenay on the Comox Valley Regional District Board of Directors and also represent Council on the Courtenay downtown business association board. His choices are wise, parochial and regional.

Now Mayor Jangula, the ball is in your court.

Will you walk the walk you talk and represent the will of the people you say you will? Will you support the appointment of Councillor Elect Frisch to the CVRD

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Board of Directors and the downtown business association? If you do not then you have some splainin’ to do to the Courtenay electorate.

I trust you will make the wise choice.

Donovan R Carter Courtenay

PICK FRISCH In 2011, when first elected mayor of Courtenay, Larry Jangula declared the job as mayor was a big undertaking and did not put his name forward to be appointed to one of the four seats allocated to Courtenay on the Regional District. The mayors of Cumberland and Comox also embraced the same tactic.

In fact, historically, few mayors in BC take a seat at their Regional Board, as they are traditionally the leaders whose job is really to “waive the city’s flag”, which is hard to maintain while serving regional interests. It was a good decision in 2011 and would be a good decision for 2014.

In 2011, the top votegetter was recommended

by Mayor Jangula to be appointed to the Regional District. Following this same thinking, Topping the polls in 2014, David Frisch ought to be given the same opportunity to be appointed to one of the seats. In the interest of full disclosure, I did support

newly-elected Councillor Frisch, along with 3670 other Courtenay residents who also demonstrated confidence in him as a civic leader. In fact, I believe he received the most votes ever in Courtenay’s history.

Residents of the rural areas directly elect their regional representatives. On the other hand, urban residents rely on the decisions of their elected Councils to appoint representatives. In this system, it seems appropriate that the top votegetter deserves to represent us in one of our seats at the Regional District.

After all, they have demonstrated a lot of confidence from the voters.

I look forward to seeing Courtenay Mayor and Council reflect the will of the people in their first act on Monday, December 1st.

Ronna-Rae Leonard Courtenay

AN APOLOGY On October 17, 2014, I submitted on behalf of Marigold Pharmacy a response to a defamatory press release by the College of Pharmacists.

Your paper published it on October 21, 2014.

I wrongly attributed this document to Clive Ansley, one of the legal counsel for Marigold Pharmacy. This document was a statement by the Marigold Support Group. I now know that

several people were involved in the drafting.

When pressed for a name by your paper, I assumed Mr. Ansley was the author because he had been providing legal advice to Rudy Sanchez.

My mistake has caused Mr. Ansley embarrassment and I would ask that you print this apology from me and clarify that this was not a statement issued by Mr. Ansley. I am sorry for the confusion and for the embarrassment to Mr. Ansley.

Michael Harrison Courtenay

VOTER DISCONNECT The Voter turn out in the Comox Valley Regional District election was worse than estimated. Only 27% voted .The turn out was lowest in Area C, where 81% of the voters stayed home. Area B was not much better, 73% stayed home. EIGHTY ONE PERCENT did not vote in AREA C! How can any Director have any mandate with such a disconnect from voters.

Rod Nichol and his team knocked on about 90% of Area B doors. A huge effort by Rod, who wanted to connect with all Area B residents. Residents had not heard from ,or seen their elected director. A number of residents had given up on voting, because nothing changes, they said. Some

said that they don’t bother to vote and they didn’t.

Are CVRD directors disconnected from their constituent? No Contact from the Area B director for years and 81% non- voter turnout in Area C , seems to indicate a huge disconnect.

Wondering- who writes the job description for CVRD directors? Surly it should include some sort of effort to stay in touch with constituents. The Area’s B and C directors justified the $67 million dollar reserve fund-on their website -what do constituents think about this? -it’s their money . What about the planning budget which seems out of line with other RD’s and municipalities.

Did directors consult constituents before approving the budget? Do they do their homework? Area B Residents have not seen or heard from their directorfor years. And yes - they have a budget for this.

CVRD Directors need to lead change - or will they wait for the CVRD administration to tell them what their job is? They don’t seem to be doing the job of connecting with constituents.

There is need for change.

Eighty- One percent of voters staying home in Area C ,sends a huge signal for change.

Phil Harrison

Area B

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS BIG BOUQUETS TO MS. ORR, A DEDICATED teacher at Robb Road school French immersion in Comox. After the Remembrance Day ceremony on the 10th Nov. at the school, she asked me if I would come to her classroom as the children had something to say to me. Of course I went and standing in line were 25 kids. They read to me what it meant to them and thanked me for being a veteran. Afterwards they handed me their little cue cards. I was so touched and I will cherish them. Thank you kids and Ms. Orr.

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com HAPPY SLEIGH BELLS to the generous Santa who dropped off a delicious tin of Christmas baking to a local orthopaedic office on Nov. 25. You left before we could thank you and let you know the fantastic goodies were enjoyed by all!

BOUQUETS to one of my neighbours who on Remembrance Day saw me at the bus stop at the corner of Robb and Aitken Street.

He was walking his dog, stopped, and said are you waiting for the bus? I said yes, I have been here for 20 minutes. He said there is no bus today. He told me I will take my dog home, will be back and give you a ride to the Legion. He did, made my day. Thank you so very much - B.G. MY BEEF is with the Israel supporters\protesters. Why did you need to be downtown on Saturday hogging up the corner on 5th and Cliffe. It was a day for children and family to have a nice day out. You guys are always out. Give it a rest and let us have our one day. Shame on you. FYI,my kids are grown up and I have a friend who teaches in Egypt. Go to Burnaby mountain and take care of your own country for a while.

TO THE JERK at Braidwood Manor Friday morning (tall, glasses, uptight expression) who felt the need, as I waited on my sister’s buzzer to pick up, to squeeze in the door and shut it in my face to prevent me entering, informing me that if I don’t have a key I would have to wait for the buzzer ... Although I recognize that you are trying to save all your fellow condo residents from my possible criminal intent (and I realize that as a 30-something middle class woman I do represent an intimidating and criminally minded demographic, so your fear is, of course understandable), I thought you should know that every other resident at Braidwood Manor has the kindness and decency to hold the door open for others without the need to make them feel like a criminal. Especially when it’s stormy and gushing rain.

In fact, the GENTLEMAN who entered the building 10 seconds after you, let me

in with a smile. Obviously he was taught manners that you didn’t have the privilege of learning. Your mother would have been ashamed if she had seen your behaviour. Although you made me feel like crap and totally downed my morning, I take comfort knowing that I am a kind and loving person who will help a stranger without a second thought and that you are the one who has to live with your miserly self.

Merry Christmas, you obviously need all the good cheer you can get!

A BIG POT OF SPOILED BEEF to the bad person(s) who decided to smash my car up in the middle of the night.

All I can say to you is, karma. In that, a special bouquet to Willy’s Collision for all their above and beyond efforts in putting my car back together. My little old car might not be much, but it’s what I have. Thanks so much for everything. You turned an upsetting experience into something positive.

WHAT ARE CVRD directors thinking with unreasonable bylaw enforcement and lawyers taking up court time and taxpayers dollars?

The Chum and Champ saga changed nothing. Now the fellow in the trailer on the Dyke. There is need for a dispute resolution process in local Government.

Of course we need bylaws, but they should be universal in the Comox Valley, and they need to be sensible. Rod Nichol gets the picture - so do voters who elected Rod. Thanks Rod, for running and making necessary change.

COMOX LEGION Br. 160 wishes to send Quality Foods a BIG thank you for their contributions to their Candlelight Service and Remembrance Day. Their support to the Community is truly appreciated, may you have continued success and best wishes to all your staff for the coming Holidays.

BOUQUETS to the people who organized and ran the local municipal elections this year. You did a great job! Congrats to the Mayor, Councillors and Trustees who were re/elected for another term/new term. You

would be well advised to get right to work and settle this Maple Pool issue or you too will be swept aside as were some of your predecessors. Good luck and God bless!

BOUQUET of sympathy to the owner of Soprano, the missing dog from Royston.

I had been seeing your lost pet announcements in the paper for several weeks and praying for the safe return.

My heart fell to the bottom of my soul when I read your classified in the Echo last Friday. I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope that in time you have peace in your heart. God bless you during this sad time.

CONGRATULATIONS TO PAULA WILD for all her good work over 25 years. Upon reading the article, I immediately began to smile. Quite a number of years ago, a local choir, which will remain nameless, was reviewed by Paula a week later in your paper; it was rather harsh, to say the least...I responded the next week with a poem, decrying what she had written, which ended: “Was Paula even THERE?!”, to which the editor answered “Yes, she was!” Thoroughly crushed, I just had to laugh!

A BOUQUET to the Echo Newspaper for the new format of their paper, a nice change and much easier to read!

TO THE GUY in the black Porsche: Hope you enjoyed the sandwich you WEREN’T eating. You were so deserving of that sandwich, ha, ha, ha ...

KUDOS TO THOSE OF YOU who find animals, especially ones who look well fed, and make an attempt to find their owner; instead of keeping someone’s pet.

BIG PILE OF DOG POOP to the owner of the three Brittanies on Monarch who continues to allow his dogs to charge across the street when he returns from wherever he has taken them in his vehicle. These dogs have no street smarts and one of these days, they will be hit by a passing car (as one of them came close to yesterday). I do not appreciate you allowing your “friendly” dogs to come

charging up to me when I am walking my dogs on leash. I do not find this funny or cute, sir! Why hasn’t he been reported to the city bylaw compliance officer?

BOUQUET to the writers who share many positive experiences in the Comox Valley - there are many, in the best place on earth! Of course we want to keep local politicians on their toes - we are some of the 28% who voted! Apparently some do not like the facts in public print! CAO’s take note - change is happening.

Support it.

An ENORMOUS BOUQUET of dandelions, to the Solo La Puntita Thursday night curling squad for winning their first ever game on Thursday November 20, 2014. Your early season enthusiasm has got teams taking notice and seeing a win in the standings will surely have some Thursday night men’s teams nervous to play you. The Comox Valley will be cheering hard for you when you represent British Columbia at the 2016 Brier.

AN OVERDUE BOUQUET to Damon of Dunn Right Towing, who rescued myself and two children when we were locked out of our vehicle before school one morning. On his own personal time of taking children to school, he dropped everything to help out a distressed mom. A huge thank you again!

A BIG BOUQUET to the White Whale public house and Captain Thunderpants for creating a fun Saturday afternoon for this mother of two on her birthday. They hosted a great show that captivated a gaggle of children for two hours while families enjoyed a very yummy meal. What a great community of folks, dining customers, that whilst a precession of children are led through the restaurant by a singing pirate no one complains, only comments of praise for such great event. Cheers. Big thanks to Max, Robin, Aaron and Kevin.

A BOUNTIFUL BOUQUET to Ambassador Shuttle Service. Our women’s group, The Dining Divas, just had one of our most fab-

ulous evenings ever! We were on a Mystery Dinner Tour organized by Kevin at Ambassador - we didn’t know where we were going for our monthly dinner.

Neil, our driver, detoured through parking lots and side streets while we tried to guess where he was taking us for each of the three courses. It was a great selection of restaurants with delicious food and beverage choices. The Mystery Tour was an excellent value and we will be planning another adventure with them soon.

IN REBUTTAL to the person who wrote in to say that there are B & B’s that don’t actually rent rooms but use this as a tax break. All of the B & B owners that are members of the Comox Valley Bed & Breakfast Association have been vetted. These hardworking, gregarious folks bend over backwards to ensure their guests’ stay in the Comox Valley is one to be remembered long after the holiday is over.

BOUQUETS to the Friends of Maple Pool! Or, should we really call them “Friends of Larry Jangula”. Your efforts to get the Mayor (Continued on page 13)

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS (Continued from page 12) re-elected should be commended. Taking an issue that the previous council had resolved in August and resurrecting it for the election was very creative.

Good thing too, otherwise certain candidates would have had nothing to campaign on. Imagine if the Friends had put all of that effort into actually helping the residents of Maple Pool.

Lucky for Friends slate on council, the previous council has already done the work to end this issue, and now they can take all the credit! But hey, don’t let the facts get in your way!

THE CVRD STRIKES AGAIN, just after the ambiguous 3-part question that they requested for the municipal local elections regarding the homeless shelter, by the results percentage it is clear that people did not understand the question, it was hardly clear for the total costs and background. We then move onto further integrity issues with the staff and elected officials regarding the pay out of our tax dollars for racist comments made, and with all that they are so arrogant they cannot even honor what our tax dollars paid for. I would expect the 2 people involved resign, and they should pay

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com the settlement fee and be held responsible for their actions. Who is the CVRD accountable to, it would appear that they run rouge and do what they want, am I the only one that feels that the CVRD is a cloak and dagger group? This area is not the only municipality with RD issues, take a look at CRD with their sewage treatment plant fiasco? Is it time that the province takes hold of these empires and bring them in line?

A BELATED BOUQUET to the Rialto for bringing Twelfth Night to the Valley from the Globe Theatre in London on the morning of Saturday, November 15th. The quality and humour of the production was excellent and thanks, Rialto, for bringing us Shakespeare as well as opera!

HUGE BOUQUET to some ladies and gents (staff of Eagleview SJGH). I am deeply grateful that they pooled some $$ out of their own pockets and surprised me with a bike :) :) See my bike is my mode of transport to and from work and it broke down. I could not afford the cost to repair it. I just want the world (okay Comox Valley at least) know how great they all are. I do not know who all chipped in, that’s why no names are mentioned in this.

HOW OLD is too old. My grandchildren were at the Santa Parade on Sunday.

They very much believe in Christmas. They were enjoying the parade and as usual the candy canes that are given out are always a hit. My 9-year-old granddaughter was denied one because the man giving them out said she was too old. Her 2 younger siblings standing on either side of her were given one. They all

thought he was joking. But he just walked away. Where is this person’s Christmas Spirit? I never thought there was an age limit.

Shame on you Mr Grinch.

WE, THE RESIDENTS of the Comox Valley Recovery Centre would like to express our gratitude to the K’omoks First Nation for their invitation to participate in their walk for Alcohol Awareness on November 20/14. We appreciated your welcome, and hospitality.

In particular we thank Tami and Ken for organizing this event during Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week.

We particularly liked the walk along the estuary and then the super lunch of seafood chowder and fry bread that waited for us when we returned to the hall. To Mr. Andy Everson we thank you very much for the traditional welcome, something that some of us had never experienced. We would also like to thank Jane, Kerry and Bryon for supporting us to attend this event and teach us the importance of participation in recovery. Happy 24, the residents of CVRC. A GREAT BIG DADDY HUG to all the dads that brought their kids to the 8th Annual Father Involvement Networks (FIN) free Swim! The event was another huge success thanks to all the dads and children who participated.

Thank-you to Ryan Williams Realty for providing the delicious pizza and to Saputo for the refreshments, along with all the volunteers and community members who helped to make this fun event happen. Please keep watching for future free FIN events coming soon!

PATHETIC BEEF to Christy Clark’s so-called Government. I just came home from a local funeral parlour

making arrangements for my Mother who just passed.

I learned that if one dies in this province they tax you $29. This is on top of the GST,and PST. They, the government, calls it a service fee. Just another kick in the teeth for the working stiffs. My mother was 93years old, that’s 93 years of already paying taxes which is not good enough, you got to hit her with another $29 bill for dieing. On a good note thanks to Edith at Piercys Funeral Home for all the help and support.

Well done, thank-you again.

Oh by the way, Christy, expect $29 worth of empty beer bottles on your doorstep as I’m pre-paying my funeral arrangements.

I JUST WANT TO MAKE a big bouquet to everyone that has made my life a better place, to my friends, to my family, to the ones who love me and loved me. To everyone I have ever made contact with. I have taken something from all of you and I appreciate everything.

I recommend everyone to drop the little stresses and find freedom in your mind and soul. Thank you everyone. Sincerely, HP. I GENERALLY TRY to shop locally; however I had the worst experience ever this week. I was shopping for a Christmas Gift for my mother-in-law and, perhaps my young age and appearance did not qualify for the standards of this store. The woman in the store basically told me that this store was for “exquisite households” and that I should check for the item I was searching for at Walmart. Stores on 5th Street are closing down almost monthly, and with this sort of behaviour it is no wonder why they are closing. I will never shop in this store again and will

THIS WEEK’S WINNER, DRAWN AT RANDOM FROM SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED UP TO TUESDAY, IS: Chelsea Case, of Cumberland Winner of two classic cheese baskets from Dairy Queen Winners, you may pick up your prize certificates at the front desk of the Echo, 407-D Fifth Street, during regular business hours. Thanks to everyone for the great submissions- keep ‘em coming!

pass the word around about their snobby customer service.

SENDING ENOUGH thankyous to fill an Airbus A380 to Alex, operations manager at Comox Valley Airport, for increasing awareness of airport operations to some of the Navigate home-schoolers. The visit was educational and exciting for the students.

A BIG CHRISTMAS STOCKING filled with poinsettias and holly to all our fantastic shoppers at the St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxilary Thrift Shop Christmas sale.

Thank you for being there for us. Thank you too, everyone who donated over the last year, we couldn’t do this without you. And thanks to Shaw Cable for their continued support, we can always count on you.

A MILLION THANKS to the knight in shining armor who helped to shift a disabled Cavalier out of a fairly busy intersection, and to the kindly people who let me come into their home to telephone for help. Also a whole pile of happy towing to Dunn Right for their kindly assistance. You were right it was the fuel pump!

Again I wish all of happy days.

A HUGE BOUQUET to the Comox Legion Branch #160 for their continual donations to the Pidcock House.

The Salvation Army homeless shelter is very appreciative of the legion members’ thoughtfulness by providing socks, thermal wear, coats amongst many other items. Thank you and God bless.

THANK YOU SO MUCH to Kevin of Visual Sound Store for your good advice and patience in selling me a new CD/turntable system. Am sure to have much enjoyment from listening to the music!

CONGRATULATIONS to the Courtenay public library for posting the three “no loitering” signs at its front entrance. What a good way of dealing with the homeless and other undesirable people who clutter our streets and offend our sensibilities -- just send them off, hopefully to some place out of sight, where they belong.

Let mean-spiritedness prevail.

BOUQUETS to Cumberland Mayor and Council, Comox Mayor and Council, for record voter turn outs in the recent election - they listen to constituents, and are connected. Well done!

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The quality of the pizza was fantastic. When we left that night I turned to my wife and said, ‘I’m going to open a brewery with that guy.’ He spent three months telling me go away.”

Cumberland is about to get its own brewery right

Darren Adam poses with the ‘party pig’ which includes an expanding bladder meant to keep beer carbonated.

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“If everything goes right, we’re going to become the backyard brewery for Cumberland and the Valley,” said Darren Adam, president and general manager of the Cumberland Brewing Company.

“We are really taking it to a community level.”

The fresh watering hole will be able to serve 20 customers when it opens, but will eventually feature a patio, pushing capacity to 49 people.

Adam explains the ongoing craft beer revolution mixed with new provincial liquor laws have created the perfect business atmosphere for a small-scale brewery in the Village.

“The whole province, the whole country, is lit up with the notion of craft beer,” he said, adding the province’s new rules are not insignificant. “They’ve created a situation where businesses of this size can actually flourish.”

These legal changes al-

DARREN ADAM President Cumberland Brewing

Darren Adams bellies up to the cedar bar right after it was installed low a brewery to serve customers beer by the glass, lets the owner of an eatery (Riders) open a lounge right next door, and permits minors into beverageprimary establishments - all the puzzle pieces necessary for the Cumberland Brewing Company vision to come to life.

This dream only began to take form after a chance dinner outing.

One night Adam and his wife Michelle Forslund, who runs Royston Soap Works, stopped by Riders for a bite.

At the time Adam had been getting tired of the daily grind of commuting for work to fix private aircraft on the mainland. He was searching for a way to stay in the Comox Valley.

“The quality of the pizza was fantastic,” he said, referring to the slice served up by Mike Tymchuk. “We just got talking.”

The couple learned a little bit about Tymchuk’s passion for brewing topnotch beer that’s been well under wraps in his pizza pie role at Riders, which his wife Caroline owns.

The professionalism and the customer service made its mark on Adam.

“When we left that night I turned to my wife and said, ‘I’m going to open a brewery with that guy,” he said. “He spent three months telling me to go away.”

Tymchuk is a true craft beer veteran. He got into the scene as a sous-chef at Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub in Victoria in the 80s, becoming their third brewer.

“It came to me quite easily,” he said. “I like making beer.”

In the decades that followed he rode the craft beer wave to China, Japan and the Philippines as a start-up consultant.

His 15-year tenure at Wild Rose Brewery in Calgary, which he founded in 1996, brought him multiple Canadian Brewing Awards.

Eventually he tired of

pressure from shareholders and decided actually doing the heavy lifting of running a brewery didn’t satiate his passion for craft beer the way cooking it up does.

But he didn’t leave his passion for making good beer behind in the Albertan barley fields.

Adam keyed in on that

desire.

“He sort of wouldn’t take no for an answer,” Tymchuk says, adding Adam’s persistence eventually won him and his wife over. “She and I share a lot of comfort in having Darren as a partner in this venture.”

Last fall the couples started hatching their plans - deciding against canning or bottling and developing a format that will allow Mike to brew as many varieties of beer as he wants.

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Navigate wins global innovation award A Comox Valley school has been spotlighted as a global leader for its blended learning programs, winning an international award that came in for high praise at Tuesday’s School Board meeting.

The innovative practices of Navigate, previously known as the North Island Distance Education School (NIDES), were recognized at the 2014 International Association for K-12 Online Learning Symposium held at Palm Springs, California.

And at Tuesday’s meeting, School District 71 s u p e r i n te n d e n t S h e rry Elwood said it was an “amazing and totally unexpected result” that reflected incredibly well on all the students, staff and parents involved.

T h e C o m o x Va l l e y school applies a unique approach to blended learning, with programs that integrate provincial curriculum with student-centered interests.

These programs include the Fine Arts eCademy, the eCademy of Robotics, Engineering and Technology, and the iClass program, which provides group learning experiences to distributed learning students in their own communities.

The school has also implemented Independent Learning Centres to give distributed learning students a classroom setting in local high schools where they can work independently and have access to qualified instructors.

This broad approach to blended learning at Navigate was found to be ex-

Navigate’s principal, Jeff Stewart, with the global award trophy at Tuesday’s School Board meeting emplary among the many nominations submitted by educators from around the world, and they were awarded the “Innovative Blended and Online Learning Practice Award.” iNACOL is a non-profit organization specializing in global research and education reforms that mobilize learning and empower students to achieve their goals through online and blended learning.

Navigate has been reco g n i z e d t h ro u g h t h i s award as an international leader in the shift towards blended learning in education globally.

Navigate principal Jeff Stewart commented: “This is a very significant success that recognizes the educational expertise

provided by the Ministry of Education through the BC Education Plan, as well as the valuable support and encouragement of innovation shown by trustees and senior administration in School District 71.

“I couldn’t be prouder of the Navigate learning community and SD71 for allowing ENTER and all our blended learning programs to start, grow, and thrive. We’re working together to provide the leadership and implementation that will transform learning in this province.”

Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a tion about the programs and courses available at Navigate, check out the school’s website at www. navigatenides.com.

New craft brewery gets ready (Continued from page 14) “You’ve gotta come here to get our beer,” Adam said, explaining this prevents the company from being tied down to a label.

“This is the beautiful thing about our model.

We are free to respond to our customers and to what our brewer wants to make.

Change is going to be the only constant.”

The Cumberland Brewing Company will distribute kegs from Salmon Point to Fanny Bay, but Tymchuk says he is particularly excited about the 8.5 litre “party pig” they’re planning to sell that can be exchanged like a the smaller growler bottles and us-

es a pressurized system to keep beer fresh.

“That expanding bladder is the bomb,” Tymchuk said.

“The problem with the growler is once it’s open the clock is ticking.”

The company is proud to take the name of the Village and sees a bright future for the community, thanks to the expansion of official trail access for mountain bikers along the surrounding hillside.

They hope their approach to brewing will create a symbiotic relationship.

“We want to fit into Cumberland,” Adam said.

“We like where Cumberland is heading.”

For its part, the Village council voted to get behind the company’s liquor licence unanimously. Seven out of eight letters administrators received about the project were positive. The other was asking for the street address.

Caroline says the couple has been looking for the right place to open a brewery since they arrived in Cumberland. She most looks forward to making people happy with the onetwo punch of great pizza and amazing beer.

“It’s wonderful for the Village because it brings people to Cumberland,” she said.

“I’m just excited that everybody is excited.”

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Creative Employment Access Society salutes the following Safe Harbour certified locations for welcoming diversity and taking a stand against discrimination.

Adult Learning Centre 1507A McPhee Ave. Alano Club of Courtenay 543 6th St. Ansley & Company Inc. 306 – 576 England Ave. Aspen Park Elementary 2250 Bolt Ave. Atlas Café 250 6th St. Avenue BIstro 2064 Comox Rd. Canadian Red Cross 464 Puntledge Rd. Church Street Bakery 221A Church St. Community Living BC 107-1742 Cliffe Ave. Comox Recreation Centre 1855 Noel Ave. Courtenay Elementary 1540 McPhee Ave. Comox Medical Clinic 100-1695 Comox Ave. Comox Valley Airport 1250 Knight Rd. CV Chamber of Commerce 2040 Cliffe Ave. CV Community Justice Centre C450 8th St. CV Family Services 1415 Cliffe Ave. CV Family Services Healthy Families Program 1507 McPhee Ave. CV Head Injury Society 102-254 Simms St. CV Nursing Centre 615 10th St. CV Transition Society 202 – 576 England Ave. Courtenay Medical Assoc.

201-1350 England Ave. Cumberland Hotel 2714 Dunsmuir Cumberland Museum 2680 Dunsmuir

Cumberland Village Bakery 2747 Dunsmuir Delphine Flowers, Garden & Gifts 2781 Dunsmuir Eatmore Sprouts 2604 Grieve Rd. Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary 401 Willemar Ave. Excel Career College 203-1995 Cliffe Ave. Florence Filberg & Evergreen Seniors Centre 411 Anderton Ave. Highland Secondary School 750 Pritchard Rd. Hornby Island Credit Union 4325 Shingle Spit Rd. House of Colour 249 5th St. International Student Program - S.D. #71 805 Willemar Ave. Immigrant Welcome Centre Unit C – 1001 Lewis Ave. John Howard Society of the North Island 1455 Cliffe Ave. Lake Trail Middle School 805 Willemar Ave. Laughing Oyster Books 286 5th St. Lewis Centre 489 Old Island Hwy. Lighthouse Community Branch Credit Union 1 – 6996 West Island Hwy, Bowser Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School 1551 Lerwick Rd. Marigold Natural Pharmacy 100 – 576 England Ave.

Mudsharks Coffee Bar 244 4th St. North Island College 2300 Ryan Rd. Public Health Nursing 961 England Ave. Rexall Drugs 1604 Cliffe Ave. School District #71 School Board Office 607 Cumberland Rd. Seeds Natural Foods 2733A Dunsmuir Service BC 2500 Cliffe Ave. Shamrock Veterinary Clinic 1896 Guthrie Rd. The Job Shop 103-555 4th St. The LINC 300 Old Island Hwy. Too Good to Be Threw Thrift Store 367 6th St. Union Bay Credit Union 313 McLeod Rd. Valley View Elementary 2300 Valley View Dr. Vancouver Island Community Connections 4 – 1351 McPhee Ave. Vancouver Island Regional Libraries Comox: 1720 Beaufort Cumberland: 2724 Dunsmuir Village of Cumberland 2673 Dunsmuir Village Muse Books 2720 Dunsmuir Volunteer Comox Valley C450 8th St. Zocalo Cafe A208 5th St.

RESPECT FOR ALL - PASS IT ON! These Safe Harbour certified locations have committed to: t Treating all people with fairness and respect t Providing an immediate safe space to anyone being harassed, bullied or feeling unsafe t Providing a welcoming & safe environment for consumers and employees A Safe Harbour can be found wherever the Safe Harbour decal is displayed. For information about how to become a Safe Harbour, contact Kathie at 250-334-3119 or kathie@ceas.ca or visit www.safeharbour.ca

This project is made possible through funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

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NIC presents ‘Fire in the Blood’ on Dec. 1 to mark World AIDS Day In recognition of World Aids Day on Monday, December 1, North Island College’s Global Learning Initiative will present the feature-length film Fire in the Blood at 7 pm in the Stan Hagen Theatre at NIC’s Comox Valley campus. This event is open to the community and donations to NIC’s Global Learning Initiative will be gratefully accepted. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

An intricate tale of medicine, monopoly and malice, Fire in the Blood tells the story of how Western pharmaceutical companies and governments aggressively blocked access to low-cost AIDS drugs for the countries of Africa and the global south in the years after 1996 - causing ten million or more unnecessary deaths - and the improbable group of people who decided to fight back.

Shot on four continents and including contributions from global figures such as Bill Clinton, Desmond Tutu and Joseph Stiglitz, Fire in the Blood is the never-before-told true story of the remarkable coalition which came together to stop ‘the Crime of the Century’ and save millions of lives in the process.

As the film makes clear, however, this story is by no means over. With dramatic past victories having given way to serious setbacks engineered far from public view, the real fight for access to life-saving medicine is almost certainly just beginning. Learn more at www.fireintheblood.com.

For more information, please contact Karen Silvester at 250-334-5000 ext. 4035 or visit www.nic. bc.ca.

Image: Join NIC’s Global Learning Initiative for a community film presentation of Fire in the Blood at 7pm in the Stan Hagen Theatre at Comox Valley campus in recognition of World Aids Day on Monday, December 1.

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Festival for Families at Comox Community Centre Co m ox Co m m u n i t y Centre hosts the 4th annual Festival for Families November 29, from 10am to 1pm.

Bring $5 and a food bank donation to get your whole family through the door and be ready to play!

“Festival for Families brings our community and families together with play. In recreation, play is important in growing relationships and making memories,” says Town of Comox Recreation Director Mandy Johns.

“Your food bank donation contributes to your community and supports the Comox Valley”.

The stage entertainment runs from 10:15 to 1pm next to Comox Recreations own inflatable obstacle course.

The activities include retail vendors, make and take crafts, tot activities, face painting, Phantastics, the Fotobooth (an interactive fun photo booth), and Comox Fire Department will be outside with a fire truck.

Watch your kids laugh and create with all the family activity.

Visit Comox Recreation’s Facebook page for the stage entertainment schedule.

For more information call the Community Centre at 250-339-2255.

Have fun at the Fotobooth, an interactive fun photo booth

Island butterflies caught in new book Well-known nature photo Mike Yip has gone looking for rare species Butterfly season may be over, but nature lovers can still get their fall fix and learn about butterflies from Mike Yip’s stunning new book, Vancouver Island Butterflies.

Yip is a local nature photographer, and for the past two years he has been trying to photograph the seventy wild butterfly species on the Vancouver Island list.

He managed to find 55, and with the help of other photographers he has produced an amazing visual feast of colours that will appeal to all ages.

But, the book is much more than photographic art, it also includes information on life history, host plants, range and habitat for every species and is the

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When Yip turned his focus from birds to butterflies two years ago he simply wanted to enjoy photographing and learning about the beautiful and fascinating scaly winged creatures. However, when he discovered that most populations were declining and many were endangered, he knew he had to do more.

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Celebrate Christmas at the Filberg Lodge T h e s e co n d a n n u a l ‘Christmas at the Filberg Lodge’ Craft Fair is Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30 from 10 AM to 5 PM in Comox.

The Lodge is full of holiday charm and great gift ideas from a variety of artisans. Visit the Filberg website for product descriptions and links to our artisans: www.filberg.com.

As part of Christmas in the Filberg Lodge there is an amazing raffle where you have a chance to win one of five prizes.

Come by the Filberg Teahouse for the ultimate bake sale.

As a special treat stop by with the family on Sunday, November 30 at 2 PM as we help Santa decorate the ‘tree for the birds’ on

the Tea House patio for a short time. The Filberg Lodge and Park is a delightful place to start your holiday season.

Come for a hot apple cider, holiday tunes with choirs, shop at a variety of local artisans in the Lodge and much more.

Visit www.filberg.com or call 250-339-2715 for more information.

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joyful music from around the world and here at home.

Last June the choir celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Sid Williams Theatre to a sold out audience.

It was an extraordinary night! The choir greatly appreciates the community’s enduring and enthusiastic support.

The Celebration Singers perform under the expert direction of Jenn Forsland and are accompanied by the magic of Sean Mooney on piano.

Anela Kahiamoi and Jonathan Fairbank add talented instrumental back up for this concert.

“Christmas Lullaby” includes Italian, Latin and Polish Christmas carols, great gospel sounds and music from two of Canada’s most famous folk artists, Gordon Lightfoot and Ian Tamblyn.

Arrangements by John Rutter, Brian Tate and Joel Raney will also be featured.

Be prepared to be moved, entertained and above all to Celebrate!

Tickets available at The Blue Heron Bookstore in Comox, Benjamin Moore: House of Color in Courtenay and from choir members.

Prices: $12 (adults) and $5 (children 12 and under).

The choir’s spring term begins Monday Jan . 12th at 7:00 PM at Mark Isfeld School.

To join the choir please register online at www.celebrationsingers.ca before Jan. 12.

For more information contact Kelly at 250 338 8971.

‘The Future of Energy’ screening on Dec. 2 World Community’s final film screening for 2014, The Future of Energy (79 min.), is a positive film about the renewable energy revolution and the creative people who are reimagining their relationship with the earth and with each other. The screening will be held at the North Island College theatre (Courtenay) on Tuesday Dec. 2 at 7:00 pm.

This is a powerful documentary that captures the movement across the US to transition to renewable energy.

The film features creative visionaries such as Bill McKibben (350.org) and Joanna Macy.

Proceeds from the event will go to Pull Together, a collective of groups raising money to support First Nations in their legal challenges to the Enbridge Northern Gateway project. All donations raised before December 31 will be matched by a donor.

See: http://pull-together. ca/ Admission is by donation. Everyone is welcome.

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Sing carols along the estuary Join the fun, have a wassail cup, maybe a ‘Locals’ dinner, and help sing in the season

‘Labyrinth of Light’ will be part of a busy Wednesday at CVAG There will be a lot of activity at the Comox Valley Art Gallery Wednesday, with a “Labyrinth of Light” lantern-making and parade, an art lab for kids, a reception for a new exhibition by Emily Carr University students, and special late hours for the Christmas Craft Fair.

Everyone is welcome to participate in “Labyrinth of Light”, which starts with lantern-making and snacks

at 3 p.m. and winds up with a labyrinth parade and songs from 4:30 to 5 p.m.

The event, co-created by artists Medwyn McConachy and Cathy Coates, will be outside part of the time so participants should dress for the weather.

“The Labyrinth of Light will be a fun and creative way for people of all ages to begin celebrating the Solstice,” says McConachy.

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Wednesday’s “Labyrinth of Light” at CVAG will include lantern-making and a parade for all ages. (Sarah Bergeron photo)

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The Estuary Carol Walk is an invitation to enjoy our beloved Airwalk and Riverway during Winter. Christmas is a period of anticipation, a time when people light up long dark days and nights with candles, carols and festivities. It’s an opportunity to share some universal traditions of the season in our unique location by joining birds, seals and other residents of our community. We live in a Canadian rain forest so dress for the weather! Carry a water bottle. Bring a flashlight or headlamp and carol sheets if possible.

The fourth annual Comox Valley Estuary Carol walk begins at dusk (4:304:45 pm) Sunday, Dec. 7 at Mansfield Drive parking lot. Carollers might also wish to join the walk at the airpark parking lot. Locals Restaurant (Old House) will offer a wassail cup to all carollers who arrive at their door about 6 pm.

For those who wish to stay for dinner, Chef Ronald St. Pierre has planned a special 3-course caroller’s dinner for $40 (includes tax and gratuity). Tourtiere pie, chanterelle mushroom and cheese risotto or red snapper filet are options.

Host Tricia advises reservations because their restaurant has limited seating.

“Phone Locals early to get a reservation ticket for dinner so you won’t be disappointed” (250-338-6493).

In addition to the Airpark and Riverway carol walkers, Captain Dan Clair of Comox Harbour Tours will book some carollers ($20) on his decorated boat. (250-218-9146).

They’ll depart from Comox Harbour and, weath-

er permitting, all carollers will sing together at several Air Park locations. It’s a good way for carollers who can’t walk very far to participate.

This year’s carol leader is Joanna Finch. Joanna is a well-known singer/songwriter who directs Vo-

calEase classes and workshops. Her love of natural sounds infuses her leadership so she will offer carollers a “voicestra” at the beginning and end of the walk.

Carollers are certain to enjoy making sounds in this outdoor environment.

“It’s not necessary to be a choir singer - we will have carol sheets and our voices.”

Sometimes groups arrive to add interesting har-

monies. St. John’s Society volunteers will patrol.

Project Watershed sponsors this event, organized by volunteers led by Betty Donaldson. It isn’t a fundraiser and registration isn’t necessary.

The purpose is to celebrate the winter Advent along our unique Estuary. “... all creatures that live on the earth share a single light by which they see and a single atmosphere by which they breathe” (Marcus Aurelius, 121 - 180).

For more information, contact the PW office by email at projectwatershed@ gmail.com or by phone at (250-703-2871).

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Sunday afternoon concert will raise money for the Evergreen Seniors Club

Comox Valley Concert Band. Enjoy tunes from the British Isles and more Nov, 30

The Comox Valley Concert Band is holding a concert to raise funds for the Evergreen Club.

The event will take place on Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. at the Conference Hall of Courtenay Recreation’s Filberg Centre.

The musical folk traditions of Europe and America are explored in this concert designed to entertain the entire family.

Band director, Patrick Hoenmans has selected a full programme of music to warm the heart and prepare the way for the fast approaching solstice.

The band will feature music from the British Isles as well as a medley of Canadian folk tunes.

The spirit of advent will be celebrated with festive favourites and lesser known carols with coffee served following the programme.

Come join the Concert Band for this annual event, November 30, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. All seats are only $5.

Tickets may be purchased at the Filberg office or at the door. For more information call 250 3381000.

Talented blues guitarist Gerry Barnum performs for CV Hospice Come out to the Mex Pub in Courtenay on December 2nd to hear blues guitarist Gerry Barnum.

No stranger to the BC music scene, this seasoned performer has entertained audiences at many festivals, coffee houses, and theatres across the country.

Gerry plays guitar and harmonica and his vocal style is smooth yet visceral and soulful: He is often referred to as a musician’s musician.

Barnum will be performing a set as the featured guest of the 1st Tuesday Fundraiser, by donation at the door with proceeds going to the Comox Valley Hospice Society (CVHS).

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Barnum describes his style as” soulful roots/original. “ After a dozen years steeped in the Vancouver music scene, and some cross Canada touring under his belt, Gerry returned to his hometown of Parksville, where he divides his time between teaching and performing.

Barnum is also a respected recording artist with 5 CDs to his credit between the years of 1998 and 2011, not to mention the many tasteful additions of blues harmonica and guitar he’s added to other musician’s projects. “ We ’ r e a b s o l u t e l y thrilled that he’s willing to come up to perform,” says

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T h e e ve n i n g s t a r t s with an opening set by the Wings, along with violinist Blaine Dunaway, followed by a feature set by Gerry Barnum.

There will be door prizes, and some 1st Tuesday merch items for sale including Royston Roast Coffee, original art cards

by Sue Pyper, and donated CDs from local musicians with all proceeds going to CVHS.

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Participants are encouraged to bring their own jar and tea-light for their lantern. All other supplies will be provided by CVAG. Also on Wednesday CVAG will host a 5 to 8 p.m. reception to mark the opening of “More Than Human: The Silent Conversation”, an multi-venue exhibition by students in the Emily Carr external degree program at North Island College.

The exhibition is a photographic project acknowledging wilder communities, and will feature work by Jenna Burrell, Jeanne MacGrotty, Maraya Vancheva, Lukas Roy, Tonja Biermeland, Karissa Comer, Kelly Davidson, Roberta Denton, Carol Hilland, Anita Lawrence, Denise Lawson. Sandra Semchuk is the instructor.

The work will be shown a three venues. CVAG and the Raven Art Gallery at North Island College will run the exhibition from Dec. 3 to 27, and the Ginger 9 Studio and Gallery (463A Fifth Street, Courtenay) will run the exhibition from Dec. 3 to 9.

Wednesday will also feature an art lab for kids aged 5 to 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. Facilitated by artist Jennifer Margetish, the lab costs $30.

For more information or to register, please e-mail jenjenjam@live.com or call CVAG at (250) 338-6211.

CVAG’s 40th annual Christmas Craft Fair will stay open until 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

The craft fair, which runs until Dec. 27, features the work of more than 80 artists from the region.

Normal hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, but check the website for special hours at www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com

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JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB The Courtenay and District Museum and Palaeontology Centre is creating a Curious Kids Club for children between the ages of 5 to 12 years old. Starting November 29th children will meet at the Courtenay Museum between 10:00-12:00pm (a perfect time for mom and dad to go scout out the Farmers Market across the street at the Native Sons Hall) to uncover some of the mysteries behind Christmas. The schedule is as follows: • November 29th- Old School Entertainment: Making Pioneer Toys • December 6th- Christmas Crafts: Decorations Then and Now • December 13th- Lighting Up the Past: Tin Can Lanterns The cost is $2 for a drop-in or FREE with a Museum Family membership. Pre-registration is suggested as there is a maximum of 12 students.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN HAVING LUNCHEON You are invited by the Comox Valley Women’s Connection (Stonecroft Ministries) to a Luncheon featuring a fashion show by Roxanne’s fashions, presented by Valerie Porteous.

Come and see what is new for the Christmas Season. at the Crown Isle Resort. Wednesday December 3rd. at 11:30am.

Cost will be $25.00 payable at the door. Lots of fun. Lots of food and lots of door prizes.

Our speaker will be Sheila Vanetta from here in the Comox Valley.

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Pancake Breakfast, Crafts, Books, Bake and Garage Sale - It’s all happening on Saturday, November 29 from 9:00 am till noon at d’Esterre House, 1801, Beaufort Avenue in Comox.

Bring the whole family and treat yourself to a wonderful breakfast for $5.00 prepared by our kitchen whizzes while you soak in the beautiful vistas of ocean and mountains. After breakfast, have fun shopping for our bargain-priced books and baked goodies. You will also be amazed at the variety of lightly-used items on our Garage Sale table and the quality of Christmas crafts hand made by our Centre’s Seniors.

Did you know that you don’t have to reside in Comox to become a member of the Comox Seniors’ Centre and enjoy the over 50 different activities we offer to the young at heart? To become a member you have to be at least 55 years old or have a partner who is 55. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to check us out.

You will be surprised at how bright and cheery our facility is and how friendly and welcoming we are. Of course you are welcome to tour our completely renovated activity Centre For more information call 250-339-5133 during office hours, 10:00 am until 1:00 pm weekdays or visit our web site at www.comoxseniors.ca.

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Elves of all ages from Ecole Robb Road are gearing up for the holiday season early! Busy sorting through garages and creatively crafting stocking

KEN LAVIGNE IN CONCERT HERE Tenor Ken Lavigne brings his ‘Home for Christmas’ concert to the Comox United Church on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7 pm.

The tour is celebrating the release of Lavigne’s “Comfort and Joy” album.

Tickets are $25 each, available at Comox United and Blue Heron Books.

FMI: 250-337-0080.

PADDLERS CLUB MEETING DEC. 4 Comox Valley Paddlers Club winter session of meetings and educational sessions features experts on aspects of the marine and nautical world of interest to paddlers of every and any human powered craft.

The vibrant social and activity club meets the first Thursday of each month; next meeting is at 7:00 on December 4th at the Lion’s Den, 1729 Comox Ave. in Comox. New members welcome! FMI www. comoxvalleypaddlers.ca

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Join us in the Rotary Hall at the Filberg Centre.

Great dancing music, Bar Service and of course our usual coffee, cookie break at 9 pm.

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Admission is $2 with proceeds supporting the Cumberland Museum and Archives.

This year WinterFaire will be followed by other holiday festivities including a visit from Santa at the Cumberland Village Square at 5:15pm and the decorated Big Truck Parade starting at 6pm along Dunsmuir.

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90 GIFT CERTIFICATE

90 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR COLON THERAPY

#106-2270 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay • 250-897-3456 CURRENT BID: $0.00 LOT#008 VALUE: $90.00

#106-2270 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay • 250-897-3456 CURRENT BID: $0.00 LOT#009 VALUE: $90.00

2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN A STANDARD ROOM

2 X $50 GIFT CERTIFICATES

*Subject to availability

FOR COLON THERAPY #106-2270 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay • 250-897-34566 CURRENT BID: $0.00 VALUE: $90.00

w w w. a p r i l p o i n t . c o m CURRENT BID: $0.00 VALUE: $357.08

LOT#010

LOT#011

2 X $50 GIFT CERTIFICATES

WATTS 5-Stage Under-the-Counter Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System REPLACES BOTTLED WATER, NO MORE HEAVY BOTTLES TO STORE OR LIFT!

2 0 6 4 C O M O X AV E • 2 5 0 8 9 0 9 2 0 0

LOT#013

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

1-NIGHT ACCOMMODATION

WITH $10.00 FOOD & BEVERAGE VOUCHER REDEEMABLE AT FLYING CANOE, CHALK OR WESTERLY RESTAURANT

AUCTION ITEM INCLUDES: • 5-Stage RO unit with 4-gallon holding tank and separate chrome faucet.

• Complete installation under kitchen sink

LOT#014

LOT#016

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $150.00

1-NIGHT ACCOMMODATION

WITH $10.00 FOOD & BEVERAGE VOUCHER REDEEMABLE AT FLYING CANOE, CHALK OR WESTERLY RESTAURANT

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $150.00

ONE SIX WEEK

PILATES SESSION office@bodyworxphysio.com • 250.339.5540 LOT#022

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $132.00

319-4th Street, Downtown Courtenay • 250.338.1412

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

Wall & Floor Garage Cabinet 199-7644

1590 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay • 250-338-7741 www.thewesterlyhotel.ca

LOT#020

VALUE: $229.99

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $150.00

LOT#015

VALUE: $150.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

1-NIGHT ACCOMMODATION

WITH $10.00 FOOD & BEVERAGE VOUCHER REDEEMABLE AT FLYING CANOE, CHALK OR WESTERLY RESTAURANT

1590 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay • 250-338-7741 www.thewesterlyhotel.ca

LOT#018

VALUE: $150.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

ONE SIX WEEK

PILATES SESSION office@bodyworxphysio.com • 250.339.5540 LOT#021

VALUE: $132.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

INFRARED SAUNA

INFRARED SAUNA

11 VISIT PUNCH CARD

11 VISIT PUNCH CARD

office@bodyworxphysio.com • 250.339.5540 LOT#023

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $168.00

office@bodyworxphysio.com • 250.339.5540 LOT#024

VALUE: $168.00

100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

199-9150

250-338-0101 278 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

‘Locally Owned & Operated Since 1985’ We’d like to have a steak in your future!

319-4th Street, Downtown Courtenay • 250.338.1412

LOT#026

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

Rolling Wine Serving Cart

$

LOT#027

VALUE: $199.99

CURRENT BID: $0.00

5-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

5-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

TOWARD ANYTHING IN THE STORE

TOWARD ANYTHING IN THE STORE

Central Builders’

Central Builders’

MON - FRI 7-6, SAT 8-5, SUN 9-5

Locally owned and operated for over 80 years 610 Anderton Ave., Courtenay • 250-334-4416

CURRENT BID: $0.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

1590 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay • 250-338-7741 www.thewesterlyhotel.ca

1-NIGHT ACCOMMODATION

WITH $10.00 FOOD & BEVERAGE VOUCHER REDEEMABLE AT FLYING CANOE, CHALK OR WESTERLY RESTAURANT

250-338-0101 278 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

LOT#028

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $150.00

100 GIFT CERTIFICATE LOT#025

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $660.00

$

‘Locally Owned & Operated Since 1985’ We’d like to have a steak in your future!

2012-2459 Cousins Ave. — 250.331.0888 — AxisHeating.ca

1590 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay • 250-338-7741 www.thewesterlyhotel.ca

LOT#017

VALUE: $100.00

1-NIGHT ACCOMMODATION

1-NIGHT ACCOMMODATION

1590 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay • 250-338-7741 www.thewesterlyhotel.ca

LOT#019

LOT#012

WITH $10.00 FOOD & BEVERAGE VOUCHER REDEEMABLE AT FLYING CANOE, CHALK OR WESTERLY RESTAURANT

WITH $10.00 FOOD & BEVERAGE VOUCHER REDEEMABLE AT FLYING CANOE, CHALK OR WESTERLY RESTAURANT

1590 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay • 250-338-7741 www.thewesterlyhotel.ca

LOT#029

VALUE: $125.00

MON - FRI 7-6, SAT 8-5, SUN 9-5

Locally owned and operated for over 80 years 610 Anderton Ave., Courtenay • 250-334-4416

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#030

VALUE: $125.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

5-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

5-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

5-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

TOWARD ANYTHING IN THE STORE

TOWARD ANYTHING IN THE STORE

TOWARD ANYTHING IN THE STORE

Central Builders’

Central Builders’

MON - FRI 7-6, SAT 8-5, SUN 9-5

Locally owned and operated for over 80 years 610 Anderton Ave., Courtenay • 250-334-4416

LOT#031

VALUE: $125.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#032

VALUE: $125.00

PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS

CURRENT BID: $0.00

w w w. c o c k e y e d o p t i c a l . c o m CURRENT BID: $0.00 VALUE: $100.00

$100 Gift Certificate $500 Gift t: 250-331-0813 106-501 4th St., Courtenay

4911 Island Hwy N, Courtenay 250 338-8522

LOT#038

$200 Gift Certificate

$200 Gift Certificate

LOT#040

VALUE: $200.00

It’s good to be home. comoxfireplace.com

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $125.00

VALUE: $500.00

4911 Island Hwy N, Courtenay 250 338-8522

LOT#041

VALUE: $200.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

$100 Gift Certificate t: 250-331-0813 106-501 4th St., Courtenay

w w w. c o c k e y e d o p t i c a l . c o m CURRENT BID: $0.00 VALUE: $100.00

LOT#036

$500 Gift Certificate

Certificate

w w w. c o c k e y e d o p t i c a l . c o m CURRENT BID: $0.00 LOT#037 VALUE: $100.00

4911 Island Hwy N, Courtenay 250 338-8522

LOT#033

t: 250-331-0813 106-501 4th St., Courtenay

LOT#035

MON - FRI 7-6, SAT 8-5, SUN 9-5

Locally owned and operated for over 80 years 610 Anderton Ave., Courtenay • 250-334-4416

$100 Gift Certificate

t: 250-331-0813 106-501 4th St., Courtenay

w w w. c o c k e y e d o p t i c a l . c o m CURRENT BID: $0.00 VALUE: $100.00

Central Builders’

MON - FRI 7-6, SAT 8-5, SUN 9-5

Locally owned and operated for over 80 years 610 Anderton Ave., Courtenay • 250-334-4416

$100 Gift Certificate LOT#034

Highest bidders will be contacted by email, by Sunday Dec. 7th. You will have until Friday Dec 12th to claim your item.

To claim your purchase, come to the Echo office between 9:00 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday and you will be given a certificate to pick up your item. Method of payment: Cash, certified check, Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Interac. *Applicable taxes are not included on your bid price. There is no tax on the purchase of Gift Certificates.

LOT#003

FOR COLON THERAPY S H U T T L E

HOW IT WORKS • • •

#7-2663 Kilpatrick Ave., Courtenay 250.334.2000 www.accomputersolutions.com

250-339-6635

EMBROIDERY & APPAREL w w w. a e r o a r t s c r e e n p r i n t i n g . c a

Includes home pick-up & drop-off.

Call for more details.

2014 www.silentsanta.ca

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

Mystery Dinner Tour For 2

Silent Santa

$100 Gift C Certificate

It’s good to be home. comoxfireplace.com

CURRENT BID: $0.00

4911 Island Hwy N, Courtenay 250 338-8522

LOT#039

VALUE: $500.00

It’s good to be home. comoxfireplace.com

CURRENT BID: $0.00

$4-100 Gift Certificates It’s good to be home. comoxfireplace.com

CURRENT BID: $0.00

4911 Island Hwy N, Courtenay 250 338-8522

LOT#042

VALUE: $400.00

It’s good to be home. comoxfireplace.com

CURRENT BID: $0.00

www.comoxvalleyecho.com

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2014

Golf Membership

Golf and Dinner Combo for 8 people

Golf Membership

Golf and Dinner Combo for 8 people

1718 Balmoral Ave, Comox 250.339.4444 www.comoxgolfclub.ca

1718 Balmoral Ave, Comox 250.339.4444 www.comoxgolfclub.ca

1718 Balmoral Ave, Comox 250.339.4444 www.comoxgolfclub.ca

1718 Balmoral Ave, Comox 250.339.4444 www.comoxgolfclub.ca

1 Full Play

LOT#043

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $1020.00

Corries

LOT#044

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $350.00

Corries

1 Full Play

LOT#045

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $1020.00

Corries

2-$50 50 0 Gift Gift Certificates Certifica

4-$25 25 5 Gift Gift Certificates Certifica

4-$25 25 5 Gift Gift Certificates Certifica

E S T H E T I C S 106-501 4th Str Street Street, eet Courtenay Cour ourten tenay ay 250-331-0813 250 3 25 CURRENT BID: $0.00 LOT#048 VALUE: $100.00

E S T H E T I C S 106-501 4th Str Street Street, eet Courtenay Cour ourten tenay ay 250-331-0813 250 3 25 CURRENT BID: $0.00 LOT#049 VALUE: $100.00

E S T H E T I C S 106-501 4th Str Street Street, eet Courtenay Cour ourten tenay ay 250-331-0813 250 3 25 CURRENT BID: $0.00 LOT#050 VALUE: $100.00

6 month adult wellness centre membership

3 month fitness pass - drop in classes

LOT#053

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $175.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $125.00

1 Winter Triple Play Pass

Join Now! Play Now!

Join Now! Play Now!

Call the Golf Shop for details

Call the Golf Shop for details

Call the Golf Shop for details

250.703.5031

250.703.5031

250.703.5031 LOT#057

VALUE: $99.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland • 250.336.8844 CURRENT BID: $0.00 LOT#059 VALUE: $100.00

2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland • 250.336.8844 CURRENT BID: $0.00 LOT#060 VALUE: $100.00

LOT#061

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#062

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

2-$50 Gift Certificates

2-$50 Gift Certificates

LOT#055

VALUE: $395.00

$100 Gift Certificate towards Dinner (Excluding Alcohol)

LOT#064

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay • 250.338.7741

1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay • 250.338.7741

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#052

CURRENT BID: $0.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $275.00

VALUE: $99.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE LOT#068

LOT#051

$125 Toward Children or Youth Program

1 Winter Triple Play Pass

Discounted Green Fees throughout the year; Unlimited Driving Range; First Round of Golf Free. Valid July 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 Join Now! Play Now!

1175 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-338-1500 LOT#063

6 month unlimited squash booking card

E S T H E T I C S 106-501 4th Str Street Street, eet Courtenay Cour ourten tenay ay 250-331-0813 250 3 25 CURRENT BID: $0.00 LOT#047 VALUE: $100.00

LOT#056

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $144.00

(Excluding Alcohol)

2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland • 250.336.8844 CURRENT BID: $0.00 LOT#058 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $350.00

Corries

2-$50 50 0 Gift Gift Certificates Certifica

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#054

$100 Gift Certificate towards Dinner

4 New Years Eve Tickets including Dinner & Dance with Little Big Shot

Social Membership

LOT#046

29

LOT#069

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

2-$50 Gift Certificates

1175 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-338-1500 LOT#065

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

2-$50 Gift Certificates

1175 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-338-1500 LOT#066

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

1175 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-338-1500 LOT#067

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

4 X $25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

4 X $25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

$100 Gift Certificate

401 Puntledge Road, Courtenay 250 897 1093

401 Puntledge Road, Courtenay 250 897 1093

320 Fifth Street Downtown Courtenay

LOT#070

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#071

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

250-334-2611 LOT#072

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

$100 Gift Certificate

$100 Gift Certificate

$100 Gift Certificate

$100 Gift Certificate

$100 Gift Certificate

320 Fifth Street Downtown Courtenay

320 Fifth Street Downtown Courtenay

320 Fifth Street Downtown Courtenay

320 Fifth Street Downtown Courtenay

320 Fifth Street Downtown Courtenay

250-334-2611

250-334-2611

250-334-2611

250-334-2611

LOT#073

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#074

LOT#076

250-334-2611

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

5-$20 Gift 8 Ultimate Certificates Car Washes - $120

5-$20 Gift 8 Ultimate Certificates Car Washes - $120

You’re Busy... We’re Fast!

You’re Busy... We’re Fast!

You’re Busy... We’re Fast!

You’re Busy... We’re Fast!

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

Obus forme shiatsu massage pad 250.338.0903 1070 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay www.thehomemedicalshop.com

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $239.95

for Oil Change

COURTENAY • CORNER OF 29TH & CLIFFE • 250-871-8700

LOT#079

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $120.00

Breeze 4 wheel walker 250.338.0903 1070 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay www.thehomemedicalshop.com

$100 GIFT BASKET includes -Aromatherapy Salts, Frog Hand Towels sage colour X 2, Shower Curtain Elements 70x70

LOT#084

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $289.95

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

$140 GIFT BASKET

USED - X BOX 360 (250G) with $100.00 Gift Certificate towards any Games

COURTENAY • CORNER OF 29TH & CLIFFE • 250-871-8700

LOT#080

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

Pavia Shoe Company .PM[ *LY[PÄJH[L

LOT#085

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

$130 GIFT BASKET

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $140.00

3310 Comox Road, Courtenay • 250-339-7702 LOT#090

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $130.00

REMINGTON 700 RIFLE

PEAVY SP4G PRO CONCERT SPEAKERS

Stainless Steel - .280 Cal

LOT#077

2 Tickets to Apr. 11, 2015 Hockey Night in Canada

Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers

COURTENAY • CORNER OF 29TH & CLIFFE • 250-871-8700

LOT#081

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $120.00

Breeze 4 wheel walker

LOT#086

$100 GIFT BASKET includes: Tote Skull Design, Fridge Magnet Skull Design, Framed Artcard Stories, Copper Eagle Bracelet, Fingerless Gloves 3310 Comox Road, Courtenay • 250-339-7702

LOT#091

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

Pavia Shoe Company .PM[ *LY[PÄ JH[L

250.338.0903 1070 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay www.thehomemedicalshop.com

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $289.95

1-145 19th Street 250-338-5222 CURRENT BID: $0.00 VALUE: $390.00

LOT#082

LOT#087

$100 GIFT BASKET

3310 Comox Road, Courtenay • 250-339-7702 LOT#092

107-364 8th St. Courtenay • 250.338.2942

LOT#093

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $300.00

CLOTHES CLOSET

107-364 8th St. Courtenay • 250.338.2942

LOT#094

$100 Gift Certificate towards Buffalo Jeans

CLOTHES CLOSET

www.jimsclothescloset.com Port Alberni 4716 Johnston Road 250-723-5231

LOT#098

Downtown Courtenay 231 5th Street 250-338-2624

Campbell RIver 230-1400 Dogwood, 778-346-3332

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

CLOTHES CLOSET

LOT#099

$100 Gift Certificate

LOT#103

Downtown Courtenay 231 5th Street 250-338-2624

VALUE: $100.00

Campbell RIver 230-1400 Dogwood, 778-346-3332

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $120.00

LOT#095

$100 Gift Certificate towards Carhartt Clothing

Downtown Courtenay 231 5th Street 250-338-2624

Campbell RIver 230-1400 Dogwood, 778-346-3332

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

CLOTHES CLOSET

CLOTHES CLOSET

LOT#104

VALUE: $100.00

Campbell RIver 230-1400 Dogwood, 778-346-3332

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#096

$100 Gift Certificate towards MICHAEL KORS Clothing

LOT#100

Downtown Courtenay 231 5th Street 250-338-2624

Campbell RIver 230-1400 Dogwood, 778-346-3332

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

CLOTHES CLOSET

LOT#105

VALUE: $100.00

Campbell RIver 230-1400 Dogwood, 778-346-3332

CURRENT BID: $0.00

Based on double occupancy and subject to avalability on dates. Expires April 20, 2015

Port Alberni 4716 Johnston Road 250-723-5231

LOT#097

$100 Gift Certificate towards Silver Jeans

LOT#101

Downtown Courtenay 231 5th Street 250-338-2624

Campbell RIver 230-1400 Dogwood, 778-346-3332

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

CLOTHES CLOSET

Downtown Courtenay 231 5th Street 250-338-2624

LOT#102

Downtown Courtenay 231 5th Street 250-338-2624

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#106

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

Campbell RIver 230-1400 Dogwood, 778-346-3332

CURRENT BID: $0.00

Campbell RIver 230-1400 Dogwood, 778-346-3332

New years Eve 7 Course Meal + Live Entertainment + 1 night Accommodation + spa credit for 2 people

$100 Gift Certificate

Downtown Courtenay 231 5th Street 250-338-2624

$100 Gift Certificate

www.jimsclothescloset.com Port Alberni 4716 Johnston Road 250-723-5231

www.jimsclothescloset.com Port Alberni 4716 Johnston Road 250-723-5231

Campbell RIver 230-1400 Dogwood, 778-346-3332

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

CLOTHES CLOSET

www.jimsclothescloset.com

2 PASSES TO PACIFIC MIST HYDROPATH SPA EXPERIENCE

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $125.00

Port Alberni 4716 Johnston Road 250-723-5231

$100 Gift Certificate

Downtown Courtenay 231 5th Street 250-338-2624

ACROSS THE STREET FROM SUPERSTORE

CLOTHES CLOSET

www.jimsclothescloset.com Port Alberni 4716 Johnston Road 250-723-5231

$100 Gift Certificate towards Mavi Jeans

www.jimsclothescloset.com LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

581 Ryan Road 250-334-9969

www.jimsclothescloset.com Port Alberni 4716 Johnston Road 250-723-5231

$100 Gift Certificate

Downtown Courtenay 231 5th Street 250-338-2624

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $800.00

CLOTHES CLOSET

www.jimsclothescloset.com Port Alberni 4716 Johnston Road 250-723-5231

2 PASSES TO PACIFIC MIST HYDROPATH SPA EXPERIENCE

LOT#108

107-364 8th St. Courtenay • 250.338.2942

www.jimsclothescloset.com Port Alberni 4716 Johnston Road 250-723-5231

www.jimsclothescloset.com Port Alberni 4716 Johnston Road 250-723-5231

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $850.00

Island Traders

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

5-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES TOWARD ANYTHING IN-STORE (in-store credit only)

w/Bosch & Lomb Scope

Island Traders

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

Includes: Bamboo Salad Bowl Raven Design, Bamboo Salad Spoons Raven Design, Eagle Salt & Pepper Grinder

**must have FAC license to purchase**

Island Traders

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

for Oil Change

250.338.0903 1070 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay www.thehomemedicalshop.com

includes: Silver Plate Salmon Spoon Set & Guardian Spirit Wine Stopper

3310 Comox Road, Courtenay • 250-339-7702 LOT#089

for Oil Change

250.338.0903 1070 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay www.thehomemedicalshop.com

Copper Hummingbird Bracelet, Cosmetic Mirror Friends, Pill Box Friends, Fridge Magnet Friends & 3 Eagles Purse

3310 Comox Road, Courtenay • 250-339-7702 LOT#088

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

5-$20 Gift 8 Ultimate Certificates Car Washes - $120

COURTENAY • CORNER OF 29TH & CLIFFE • 250-871-8700

LOT#083

LOT#075

5-$20 Gift 8 Ultimate Certificates Car Washes - $120 for Oil Change

LOT#078

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#107

VALUE: $440.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00 2 PASSES TO PACIFIC MIST HYDROPATH SPA EXPERIENCE

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room Based on double occupancy and subject to avalability on dates. Expires April 20, 2015

(for bookings Monday - Friday only), Expires April 30, 2015 Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

(for bookings Monday - Friday only), Expires April 30, 2015 Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

(for bookings Monday - Friday only), Expires April 30, 2015 Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#109

VALUE: $125.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#110

VALUE: $120.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#111

VALUE: $125.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#112

VALUE: $120.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

30 FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 28, 2014

www.comoxvalleyecho.com 2 PASSES TO PACIFIC MIST HYDROPATH SPA EXPERIENCE

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room Based on double occupancy and subject to avalability on dates. Expires April 20, 2015

LOT#113

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

(for bookings Monday - Friday only), Expires April 30, 2015 Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $125.00

LOT#114

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $120.00

LOT#115

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $125.00

LOT#116

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $120.00

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room

Based on double occupancy and subject to avalability on dates. Expires April 20, 2015

Based on double occupancy and subject to avalability on dates. Expires April 20, 2015

Based on double occupancy and subject to avalability on dates. Expires April 20, 2015

Based on double occupancy and subject to avalability on dates. Expires April 20, 2015

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $125.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

$100 Gift Certificate

LOT#119

VALUE: $125.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

4-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES LOT#124

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#120

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $125.00

4-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES LOT#125

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $125.00

4-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES LOT#126

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

2-$50 GIFT CERTIFICATES

$100 Gift Certificate

$100 Gift Certificate

LOT#121

250-871-7622 • madchefcafe@shaw.ca 444 5th Street, Courtenay

727 Anderton Ave, Comox • 250-339-1224 CURRENT BID: $0.00 LOT#129 VALUE: $100.00

727 Anderton Ave, Comox • 250-339-1224 CURRENT BID: $0.00 LOT#130 VALUE: $100.00

$100 Gift Certificate

$100 Gift Certificate

DYMO LABEL WRITER 450 TURBO

DYMO LABEL MANAGER 280

(high speed label printer for PC and Mac)

(rechargeable hand held label maker + 25.00 worth of labels)

LOT#131

3-2760 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

2230 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay • 250-338-1482

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

2 LIFT TICKETS + 2 TUBING TICKETS

LOT#134

VALUE: $100.00

WILDLIFE ADVENTURE TOUR FOR 2 PEOPLE DEPARTING FROM EITHER APRIL POINT OR PAINTERS LODGE www.aprilpoint.com

LOT#138

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $194.00

JUMP WHEELED DUFFLE BAG

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#139

VALUE: $124.95

www.painterslodge.com

CURRENT BID: $0.00

SAMSONITE WHEELED D BACKPACK Black/Grey

Blue or Bark

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $180.00

BIOSTRAT SKIN RENEWAL KIT

5th & Duncan Downtown Courtenay • 250.703.2141

LOT#144

Pearl Cove

CURRENT BID: $0.00

Pearl Cove

250-871-1122 526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay Salon & Esthetics Studio

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

PILON TOOL RENTALS

HUSQVARNA HU775 AWD PUSH MOVER

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

LOT#149

CURRENT BID: $0.00

PILON TOOL RENTALS

HUSQVARNA YTA18542 ALL COMPACT MOWER TRACTOR

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

VALUE: $1899.99

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

BIOSTRAT DEEP PORE CLEANSE 75 MINUTE TREATMENT VALUE: $110.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

PILON TOOL RENTALS

HUSQVARNA GN7100E 389CC HONDA GX390 ENGINE GENERATOR

LOT#154

LOT#159

VALUE: $1999.95

CURRENT BID: $0.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $110.00

BIOSTRAT EUROPEAN FACIAL 75 MINUTE TREATMENT

Pearl Cove

250-871-1122 526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay Salon & Esthetics Studio

VALUE: $110.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

PILON TOOL RENTALS

HUSQVARNA HU800 AWD PUSH MOWER

LOT#155

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

LOT#160

CURRENT BID: $0.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

LOT#173

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

$500 CREDIT TOWARDS

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $194.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $180.00

TATTOO BRIGHTENING TREATMENTS (3 SESSIONS)

Pearl Cove

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $120.00

BIOSTRAT EUROPEAN FACIAL 75 MINUTE TREATMENT

LOOK 10 YEARS YOUNGER. AS FEATURED AT WEST COAST WOMEN’S SHOW.

Pearl Cove

Salon & Esthetics Studio

LOT#147

CURRENT BID: $0.00

2 GLYCOLIC PEELS FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN AS FEATURED AT WEST COAST WOMEN’S SHOW

Pearl Cove

250-871-1122 526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay Salon & Esthetics Studio

VALUE: $138.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

PILON TOOL RENTALS

HUSQVARNA NOVA64 RELL MOWER ADJUSTABLE BLADE HEIGHT

LOT#156

LOT#161

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $207.00

AS FEATURED AT WEST COAST WOMEN’S SHOW

Pearl Cove VALUE: $110.00

Pearl Cove

Salon & Esthetics Studio

LOT#152

CURRENT BID: $0.00

250-871-1122 526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $138.00

2 GLYCOLIC PEELS FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN AS FEATURED AT WEST COAST WOMEN’S SHOW

Pearl Cove

250-871-1122 526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay Salon & Esthetics Studio

VALUE: $138.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

PILON TOOL RENTALS

HUSQVARNA SC2170 2” CHIPPER SHREDDER 170CC SUBARU ENGINE

LOT#157

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

VALUE: $159.90

250-871-1122 526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay

2 GLYCOLIC PEELS FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN

250-871-1122 526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay Salon & Esthetics Studio

LOT#151

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $118.00

BIOSTRAT PEEL SERIES

250-871-1122 526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay

Salon & Esthetics Studio

LOT#146

5th & Duncan Downtown Courtenay • 250.703.2141

LOT#142

LOT#162

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $999.95

1089 Braidwood Rd

1089 Braidwood Rd

1089 Braidwood Rd

www.theprimechophouse.com

www.theprimechophouse.com

www.theprimechophouse.com

250 871 7292

250 871 7292

250 871 7292

LOT#164

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

(across from the Royal Bank on Ryan Rd in Courtenay)

LOT#165

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

#2-720 30th St., Courtenay • 250-871-PURE (7873) LOT#169

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Home & Patio

291 5th Street, Courtenay, BC LOT#170

VALUE: $100.00

(across from the Royal Bank on Ryan Rd in Courtenay)

LOT#166

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

$500 CREDIT TOWARDS

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

$500 CREDIT TOWARDS

SQUARE 1 TRAVEL & CRUISE

BC Reg 3140-4

LOT#179

VALUE: $500.00

250-338-0211 CURRENT BID: $0.00

$500 CREDIT TOWARDS

250 Fifth St., Courtenay • 250-334-3178 LOT#172

$500 CREDIT TOWARDS (New Bookings Only)

LOT#175

VALUE: $500.00

COURTENAY BC 250-334-0355

SQUARE 1 TRAVEL & CRUISE

BC Reg 3140-4

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#176

VALUE: $500.00

COURTENAY BC 250-334-0355

SQUARE 1 TRAVEL & CRUISE

BC Reg 3140-4

CURRENT BID: $0.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

Trafalgar Tours

LOT#177

VALUE: $500.00

COURTENAY BC 250-334-0355 BC Reg 3140-4

CURRENT BID: $0.00

$500 CREDIT TOWARDS

COURTENAY BC 250-334-0355

SQUARE 1 TRAVEL & CRUISE

BC Reg 3140-4

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

(New Bookings Only)

(New Bookings Only. Must be used by February 28th 2015)

COURTENAY BC 250-334-0355

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

(New Bookings Only. Must be used by February 28th 2015)

TRAVEL & CRUISE

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

Home & Patio

291 5th Street, Courtenay, BC LOT#171

LOT#167

Collette Vacations

250 Fifth St., Courtenay • 250-334-3178 LOT#174

250-338-0211 CURRENT BID: $0.00

Rattan Plus

250 871 7292 (across from the Royal Bank on Ryan Rd in Courtenay)

West World Tours

(New Bookings Only)

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#137

www.theprimechophouse.com

(New Bookings Only. Must be used by February 28th 2015)

VALUE: $500.00

2 LIFT TICKETS + 2 TUBING TICKETS

1089 Braidwood Rd

Seabourn Cruises

LOT#178

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

4 x $25 Gift Certificates

Insight Vacations

TRAVEL & CRUISE

LOT#132

4 x $25 Gift Certificates

Viking Cruises

SQUARE 1

2-$50 GIFT CERTIFICATES

4 x $25 Gift Certificates

SQUARE 1 250 Fifth St., Courtenay • 250-334-3178

727 Anderton Ave, Comox • 250-339-1224 CURRENT BID: $0.00 LOT#127 VALUE: $100.00

4 x $25 Gift Certificates

Rattan Plus #2-720 30th St., Courtenay • 250-871-PURE (7873) CURRENT BID: $0.00 VALUE: $100.00

$100 Gift Certificate

5th & Duncan Downtown Courtenay • 250.703.2141

LOT#141

$100 Gift Certificate $100 Gift Certificate 2 x $50 Gift Certificates 2 x $50 Gift Certificates LOT#168

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

SAMSONITE WHEELED D BACKPACK Black/Grey

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

VALUE: $629.00

LOT#122

Blue or Bark

Pearl Cove LOT#150

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

JUMP WHEELED DUFFLE BAG

250-871-1122 526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay Salon & Esthetics Studio

Pearl Cove

(across from the Royal Bank on Ryan Rd in Courtenay)

CURRENT BID: $0.00

BIOSTRAT DEEP PORE CLEANSE 75 MINUTE TREATMENT

250-871-1122 526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay Salon & Esthetics Studio

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

VALUE: $529.00

LOT#163

VALUE: $118.00

w w w. p a i n t e r s l o d g e . c o m CURRENT BID: $0.00 LOT#145 VALUE: $357.08

Pearl Cove

TOWARDS BIOSTRAT FACIAL OR PEELS

LOT#158

CURRENT BID: $0.00

4-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

250-334-2322 LOT#136

www.painterslodge.com

VALUE: $124.95

2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN A STANDARD ROOM

250-871-1122 526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay Salon & Esthetics Studio

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

LOT#153

www.aprilpoint.com

LOT#140

TOWARDS BIOSTRAT FACIAL OR PEELS

250-871-1122 526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay Salon & Esthetics Studio

VALUE: $188.00

OCEAN RAPIDS TOUR FOR 2 PEOPLE DEPARTING FROM EITHER PAINTERS LODGE OR APRIL POINT

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

LOOK 10 YEARS YOUNGER PLAN - AS FEATURED IN WEST COAST WOMEN’S SHOW

LOT#148

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $199.00

*Subject to availability

5th & Duncan Downtown Courtenay • 250.703.2141

LOT#143

LOT#135

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $125.00

3-2760 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

250-334-2322

2230 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay • 250-338-1482

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#117

250-871-7622 • madchefcafe@shaw.ca 444 5th Street, Courtenay

727 Anderton Ave, Comox • 250-339-1224 CURRENT BID: $0.00 LOT#128 VALUE: $100.00

LOT#133

Based on double occupancy and subject to avalability on dates. Expires April 20, 2015

(for bookings Monday - Friday only), Expires April 30, 2015 Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

4-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES LOT#123

Based on double occupancy and subject to avalability on dates. Expires April 20, 2015

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room

LOT#118

2 PASSES TO PACIFIC MIST HYDROPATH SPA EXPERIENCE

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room

LOT#180

VALUE: $500.00

TM

COURTENAY BC 250-334-0355 BC Reg 3140-4

CURRENT BID: $0.00

TM

SAVING LIVES at work, home and play

84-1742 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-897-1098 • www.sja.ca

LOT#181

VALUE: $124.95

SAVING LIVES

WORKSAFE FIRST AID KIT CURRENT BID: $0.00

at work, home and play

84-1742 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-897-1098 • www.sja.ca

LOT#182

VALUE: $124.90

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DELUXE KIT CURRENT BID: $0.00

www.comoxvalleyecho.com

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2014

TM

TM

SAVING LIVES

at work, home and play

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DELUXE KIT

84-1742 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-897-1098 • www.sja.ca

(Courtenay Location only)

(Courtenay Location only)

2-3299 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-334-8357 www.staples.ca

2-3299 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-334-8357 www.staples.ca

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $124.90

WORKSAFE FIRST AID KIT

84-1742 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-897-1098 • www.sja.ca

LOT#184

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $124.95

2X18 HOLES OF GOLF FOR 4 PEOPLE WITH POWER CARTS

2X18 HOLES OF GOLF FOR 4 PEOPLE WITH POWER CARTS

300 McGimpsey Road, Campbell River, BC Pro Shop: (250) 923-3673 • Toll Free: 1-866-923-3674

300 McGimpsey Road, Campbell River, BC Pro Shop: (250) 923-3673 • Toll Free: 1-866-923-3674

LOT#188

$150 STAPLES EASY TECH VOUCHER PC Laptop, Tablet repair and or refresh services.

SAVING LIVES

at work, home and play

LOT#183

$150 STAPLES COPY & PRINT CENTRE VOUCHER

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $320.00

LOT#189

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $320.00

LOT#185

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $150.00

LOT#186

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $150.00

1-1599 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

1-1599 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

250.338.1284

250.338.1284

250.338.1284

sublimefashioncollection@shawbiz.ca

sublimefashioncollection@shawbiz.ca

sublimefashioncollection@shawbiz.ca

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#191

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

$100 Gift Certificate

1-1599 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

1-1599 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

1-1599 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

1-1599 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

250.338.1284

250.338.1284

250.338.1284

250.338.1284

sublimefashioncollection@shawbiz.ca

sublimefashioncollection@shawbiz.ca

sublimefashioncollection@shawbiz.ca

sublimefashioncollection@shawbiz.ca

LOT#194

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

Husband &NewWife Memberships Members Only

1 Intermediate Golf Membership

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SUNNYDALE

SUNNYDALE

New Members Only - 19 to 29 years

GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

250 334 3232 LOT#198

5291 North Island Hwy

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $2060.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Valid for any in-house graphic design, web design or printing service

250-334-2836

surecopy@gmail.com LOT#203

www.surecourtenay.ca

| VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#199

LOT#208

5291 North Island Hwy

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $550.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

Valid for any in-house graphic design, web design or printing service

250-334-2836

surecopy@gmail.com LOT#200

250-334-2836

surecopy@gmail.com LOT#204

www.surecourtenay.ca

| VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

www.surecourtenay.ca

| VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

$100 Gift Certificate

Valid for any in-house graphic design, web design or printing service

$100 Gift Certificate

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

$100 Gift Certificate 1718 Balmoral Ave, Comox • 250-339-7272 www.teeboxcomox.com

LOT#195

GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

250 334 3232

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $179.00

1-1599 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

$100 Gift Certificate

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#187

$100 Gift Certificate

$100 Gift Certificate

VALUE: $100.00

2-3299 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-334-8357 www.staples.ca

$100 Gift Certificate

$100 Gift Certificate LOT#193

KEURIG 2.0 K500 COFFEE BREWER

$100 Gift Certificate LOT#190

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SUNNYDALE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

250 334 3232

CURRENT BID: $0.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Valid for any in-house graphic design, web design or printing service

250-334-2836

LOT#201

| VALUE: $100.00

www.surecourtenay.ca

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#197

LOT#206

VALUE: $100.00

5291 North Island Hwy

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $1210.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Valid for any in-house graphic design, web design or printing service

250-334-2836

surecopy@gmail.com LOT#202

www.surecourtenay.ca

| VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

$100 Gift Certificate

1718 Balmoral Ave, Comox • 250-339-7272 www.teeboxcomox.com

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

AdultNewMembership Members Only

VALUE: $100.00

surecopy@gmail.com

LOT#192

$100 Gift Certificate

1718 Balmoral Ave, Comox • 250-339-7272 www.teeboxcomox.com

LOT#205

LOT#196

31

1718 Balmoral Ave, Comox • 250-339-7272 www.teeboxcomox.com

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#207

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

1 NIGHT STAY IN A SPA STUDIO BUNGALOW Valid until June 30, 2015. Not valid for all Statuatory

1 NIGHT STAY IN A SPA STUDIO BUNGALOW Valid until June 30, 2015. Not valid for all Statuatory

1 NIGHT STAY IN A SPA STUDIO BUNGALOW Valid until June 30, 2015. Not valid for all Statuatory

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2015

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2015

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2015

1718 Balmoral Ave, Comox • 250-339-7272 www.teeboxcomox.com

LOT#209

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#210

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $207.00

LOT#211

VALUE: $207.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#212

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $207.00

1 NIGHT STAY IN A SPA STUDIO BUNGALOW Valid until June 30, 2015. Not valid for all Statuatory

1 NIGHT STAY IN A SPA STUDIO BUNGALOW Valid until June 30, 2015. Not valid for all Statuatory

1 NIGHT STAY IN A SPA STUDIO BUNGALOW Valid until June 30, 2015. Not valid for all Statuatory

1 NIGHT STAY IN A SPA STUDIO BUNGALOW Valid until June 30, 2015. Not valid for all Statuatory

1 NIGHT STAY IN A SPA STUDIO BUNGALOW Valid until June 30, 2015. Not valid for all Statuatory

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2015

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2015

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2015

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2015

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2015

LOT#213

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $207.00

LOT#214

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $207.00

1 NIGHT STAY IN A SPA STUDIO BUNGALOW Valid until June 30, 2015. Not valid for all Statuatory

1 NIGHT STAY IN A SPA STUDIO BUNGALOW Valid until June 30, 2015. Not valid for all Statuatory

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2015

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2015

LOT#218

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $207.00

LOT#219

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $207.00

LOT#215

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $207.00

LOT#216

VALUE: $207.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#217

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $207.00

1 MONTH UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP

1 MONTH UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP

1 MONTH UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP

250-897-8121 • 823 McPhee Ave., Courtenay www.titaniumcrossfit.blogspot.com

250-897-8121 • 823 McPhee Ave., Courtenay www.titaniumcrossfit.blogspot.com

250-897-8121 • 823 McPhee Ave., Courtenay www.titaniumcrossfit.blogspot.com

LOT#220

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $140.00

LOT#221

VALUE: $140.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#222

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $140.00

2x $50 Gift Certificates

2x $50 Gift Certificates

$100 Gift Certificate

2-$50 Gift Certificates

2-$50 Gift Certificates

5-204 Old Island Hwy, Courtenay

5-204 Old Island Hwy, Courtenay

(next to Canadian Tire) 250-871-0620

(next to Canadian Tire) 250-871-0620

5th Street, Courtenay • 250.897.0081 www.unionstreetgrill.ca

5th Street, Courtenay • 250.897.0081 www.unionstreetgrill.ca

5th Street, Courtenay • 250.897.0081 www.unionstreetgrill.ca

LOT#223

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#224

CURRENT BID: $0.00

VALUE: $100.00

4-$25 Gift Certificates

4-$25 Gift Certificates

5th Street, Courtenay • 250.897.0081 www.unionstreetgrill.ca

5th Street, Courtenay • 250.897.0081 www.unionstreetgrill.ca

LOT#228

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE

LOT#229

BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID: $0.00 VALUE: $400.00

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE

CURRENT BID: $0.00

1-PORTRAIT SESSION ($125.00) AND PRINTS TO A TOTAL VALUE OF $500.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID: $0.00 VALUE: $400.00

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#230

VALUE: $500.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

456 5th Street, Courtenay • 250-338-5177

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID: $0.00 VALUE: $400.00

LOT#235

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE

BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

CURRENT BID: $0.00

1-PORTRAIT SESSION ($125.00) AND CHOICE OF 11X14 FRAMED OR CANVAS WRAP PORTRAIT.

VALUE: $575.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID: $0.00 VALUE: $400.00

LOT#236

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE

456 5th Street, Courtenay • 250-338-5177

456 5th Street, Courtenay • 250-338-5177

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID: $0.00 LOT#240 VALUE: $400.00

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID: $0.00 LOT#241 VALUE: $400.00

LOT#243

VALUE: $100.00

Framing & Gallery

LOT#248

VALUE: $100.00

100 GIFT CERTIFICATE CE

104-2270 Cliffe Ave, COURTENAY

104-2270 Cliffe Ave, COURTENAY

250.897.0239

250.897.0239

250.897.0239

CURRENT BID: $0.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Whyte’s

$

104-2270 Cliffe Ave, COURTENAY

1225 Lazo Rd Comox 250.339.3366 info@whytesframing.com www.whytesframing.com

CURRENT BID: $0.00

LOT#244

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Whyte’s Framing & Gallery

LOT#249

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POLICE BLOTTER

WANTED If you have any information about the whereabouts of either of these two people, call the Comox Valley RCMP Detachment at 338-1321, or Comox Valley Crimestoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (1-800-222-8477). You don’t have to give your name and you could be eligible for a cash reward.

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Pickup driver walks away from ‘spectacular’ rollover The driver walked away from his pickup truck after a middle-of-the-night rollover on Seabank Road that took out a power pole and smashed down a section of metal fencing.

Police, fire-rescue and ambulance personnel rushed to the scene just north of Courtenay around 4:30 a.m. Saturday, but discovered the male driver had managed to clamber out of the Toyota Tundra and get to a house in the neighbourhood.

Comox Fire Department reported the on-site physical damage looked “spectacular,� and the impact was widespread as more than 100 homes in the area lost power.

BC Hydro staff wasted no time in getting to the scene and replacing the pole, reconnecting all the homes before 10 a.m.

Police said the driv-

er had some injuries and was subsequently treated at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox, but stressed that alcohol was not a factor in the accident, in which no other vehicle was involved. No charges are being laid.

In a totally separate motor vehicle incident later that morning, a Harley Davidson motorcycle and Toyota SUV both traveling in the same direction along Ryan Road towards Courtenay were in collision.

Police say the accident, just before the intersection with Lerwick and close to Home Depot , resulted from the SUV changing lanes without signaling, throwing the motorcyclist from his bike. He was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital with minor injuries, and a charge of unsafe driving has been laid against the SUV driv-

Long-serving teachers retiring The retirements of two long-serving Comox Valley teachers was marked at Tuesday night’s meeting of the School Board.

Judy Wilson, a teacher at Arden Elementary will be retiring after 27 years of service with School District 71 on December 31; the same day Janice

Hyham effectively retires from Huband Park Elementary after 23 years teaching in the local area.

The board also acknowledged the work of John Leevers, educational assistant – student services, who retired effective October 31 after 16 years with the School District.

Comox Valley RCMP responded to the following incidents between Nov. 18 and 24: On November 19th the Comox Valley RCMP received a report of a stolen dirt bike from the owner who resides on the 1600 block of Calnan crescent in Cumberland. The motorbike was stolen from the back yard and is described as a 2000 Kawaski KX125 which is green in color and has black front and rear fenders. The motorbike was located on Nov. 20th at another residence on the 3200 block of Third Street in Cumberland. This investigation is continuing.

(2014-14585) A theft of two four wheeled motorized go carts was called into police on November 19th. The go carts were stored in a barn on a property on the 2500 block of Endall road in Black Creek. One go cart is blue and black and the other is yellow. (2014-14607) Police took a traffic incident report on November 19th from a motorist that had been travelling North bound on highway 19a when a car travelling in the opposite direction threw something out of their car and hit her windshield causing a large hole and shattered windshield. The suspect vehicle described as a small white sports car with two red stripes on the hood fled the scene when this occurred. (201414589) A theft from a lit unlocked shed on the 1600 block of Beaufort Avenue in Comox was reported to police on November 19th.

One bike is a blue Schwinn 210 FS and the other is a black and green Giant Ravell with a combined value of $1000.00. (2014-14614) On the night of November 20th the Comox Valley RCMP were called to a two vehicle collision near the intersection of 15th street and Willemar Avenue in Courtenay. The investigation revealed that a vehicle travelling south bound on Willemar Avenue when the driver was distracted by the dog that was travelling with her. The driver drove into a parked car while distracted. The driver has been charged under the Motor Vehicle act for driving without due care and attention. (2014 -14671) Police were called to a report of a theft of an Accura MDX, which is gray in color, on the 21st of November from a residence on the 2800 block of Piercy Avenue in Courtenay during the early morn-

ing hours. Shortly after this several reports of a vehicle smashing into cars and other property were received. Several thousands of dollars in damage was recorded. On November 23rd the stolen car was located abandoned on Embleton Crescent in Courtenay. This investigation is continuing. (2014-14683) Police are investigating two arsons to vehicles that occurred in the Courtenay area on November 21st and 22nd. In one incident a car’s interior was set on fire but was contained as the doors and windows were closed. In the other incident someone had thrown a bottle of diesel fuel against the side of a vehicle and caused it to blacken the side of the vehicle. This investigation is continuing.( 2014 -14678 and 2014-14736) On November 22nd police received a report of an attempted theft of a vehicle on the 1500 block of Dingwall road in Courtenay.

The owner reports finding the panel on the steering wheel ripped off and an attempt at hotwiring the vehicle done. (2014-14730) Police took a report of a theft from a vehicle that was parked on the 1100 block of Cumberland road in Courtenay on November 22nd. It is reported that a fire wood cutting permit, an electronic tablet and a safety net security shirt were stolen. (2014-14737) On November 22nd police were called to break-in to a residence on the 1900 block of Comox Avenue in Comox.

The owner reports finding entry gained through a locked sliding glass window and the culprit stole a flat screen TV that was mounted to a wall. (201414746) On November 23rd police were called by the Courtenay Walmart store security about a theft of $5000 worth of camera equipment from a locked showcase.

Video surveillance footage shows a male known to police. This investigation is continuing. (2014-14787)

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Editor writes book about fishing The Campbell River Courier-Islander has just published a book of stories by its long-time editor Neil Cameron called “Fishing, Family and Friends”.

The collection includes stories that have appeared in the newspaper and various magazines over the years and original stories never before published.

Island Fisherman magazine calls Neil Cameron “Canada’s funniest outdoors writer” and his writing in this book lives up to that claim.

There are also touching stories of life in the Salmon Capital of the World and how fishing, family and friends are intricately woven into its day-to-day life.

The soft cover edition ($29.95) is being sold out of the Courier-Islander offices and can be picked up there at 1040 Cedar Street, or ordered by phone at 250287-7464.

New book. Cover of book just published this week.

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Aboriginal snowboard program film fund-raiser ‘The Little Things’ being shown tonight at NIC focuses on riders who are inspirational riders and environmentally-conscious The Vancouver Island First Nations Snowboard Team is 100% volunteer run and heading into their ninth season at Mount Washington.

The First Nations Snowboard team is the only organization of its kind, operated entirely by First Nations snowboarders.

The mission is “To improve the quality of life and empower Aboriginal youth across Canada by using the winter sport of snowboarding as a fundamental tool for excellence” while delivering Canada Snowboard’s Aboriginal Snowboard Program (ASP).

The Island Team is showing The Little Things as a movie fundraiser this Friday evening, November 28th at North Island College Comox Valley Campus.

Chief Rob Everson from K’omoks First Nations will be doing an opening wel-

come at 7:00pm with the movie to be shown soon afterwards.

Admission is $10 at the door.

The Little Things is a non-profit snowboard movie/documentary based on environmentally-conscious riders who are inspirational through their riding, as well as their sustainable ways of living and thinking.

The film is an initiative taken on by professional snowboarder MarieFrance Roy and directed by filmmaker Darcy Turenne in which all the riders are bringing to life the importance of protecting and living in balance with our environment.

Riders include: Jeremy Jones, Gretchen Bleiler, Tamo Campos, Meghann O’Brien, Marie-France Roy, Jonaven Moore, Mike Basich and many friends in the snowboard commu-

A sunny day at Glacier Greens Saturday morning Nov. 22nd at Glacker Greens after a week of sun and frozen greens and then a day of heavy rain. Saturday it was sunny, very little wind and fairly warm; 67 players were out for men’s morning golf. Having not played for 2 weeks there were some good scores. Here are the results: HCP 0-12 1st Low Gross Rob Borland 73, 2nd Terran Berger 74, 3rd Mackenzie Osborne 76 1st Low Net Dave Osborne 64, 2nd Marty Bar-

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baro 68, 3rd Bill Todd 70 Snips Hole #1 Rob Burrows, #4(POG) Marty Barbaro, #5 Richard Martin, #9 Shane Robinson, #15 Al Cabilan HCP 13-18 1st Low Gross Keith Allan 79, 2nd Rob Egan 84 c/b, 3rd Randy Doan 84 1st Low Net John Holley 63, 2nd Lyle Torrie 69, Gabe Tremblay 71 c/b Snips Hole #1 John Holley, #6 Keith Allan, #7 Rudge Wilson, #8 Steve Ellis, #13 Paul Schroeder, #15 Rob Egan HCP 19+

1st Low Gross Elmo Guinan 88, 2nd Dave Buckley-Jones 90, 3rd Don Cruickshank 91 1st Low Net Rod Ve r c h e r e 6 2 , 2 n d A l P a s a n e n 6 6 , 3 rd R e g Meeres 71 Snips Hole #1 Henry Bonde Winner of the Ben Gill 15th Hole KP Challenge was Don Cruickshank. As long as the weather holds there will be Saturday Morning Golf so get your ballots in. Till next week.

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“The program is provided free to the selected FNST members,” says Kim Leming, the Vancouver Island Manager.

“In exchange, youth are expected to be in good standing in school and community, be willing to commit and participate as member for their full program sessions.”

Recently the Vancouver Island team was fortunate to receive ViaSport support which will help cover some

tickets and costs associated with the Six Week Intro to Snowboard and Ten Week Girls Development Program.

Funds raised from this event will go directly back into the Vancouver Island FNST Programs to help cover the remaining ticket costs, transportation subsidy, equipment maintenance and assist the Volunteer Coaches & Mentorship Program.

FMI: vancouverisland. fnst@gmail.com

The program is provided free to the selected FNST members. In exchange, youth are expected to be in good standing in school and community, be willing to commit and participate.”

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B-Tier soccer league champs he C-Town’s Assassins captured the Comox Valley Sports & Social Club’s B Tier Indoor Socer League championship with a 5-2 win over the TC Valley Collision Write-Offs on Thursday. he A Tier final this Thursday features Blue Toque FC vs. Epic and a new league starts up in anuary, with more info online at www.comoxvalleysports.ca.

Highlights from Codes Country Lanes: Monday Club 55 AM - George Railian 215, Roy Brekke 240, Barb Lane 196, Marion van Loenen 203, Marie Israel 216, Ria Tjart 188, Bob Sharp 265, Bob Vam es 231, Arnie Morrison 228.

Monday Club 55 PM - Bruce Ram 168, Kelvin Davis 195, Rick Kroeker 208, Bill Tower 163, Ben Braun 239, Grace Rodriguez 195, Ivan Ally 231.

Monday Youth - Morgan Grout 92, Lucien Rousseau 90, Benoit Rousseau 84, Celine Rousseau 72, Lucas Rye 114, Brycen Burgess 172, William Derksen 192.

Tuesday Ladies - Laurie McWillis 222, Shirley Webb 179, Brenda Searl 182, Barb Randall 197, Sylvia Vandervliet 174, Shirley Mangano 197, Marilyn Shetterly 206.

Tuesday Club 55 - Garry Pearson 147, Judith Munro 115, Allison Bennett 118, George Andrews 146, Ed Schievink 99.

Tuesday Adult - Eric McWillis 216, Barb McAdam 201, John Graff 231, Bruno Bagdan 263, Ian Taylor 257, Linda English 203, Steve Robson 235, Brian Booth 241.

CODES COUNTRY LANES Wednesday Club 55 - Paul Riley 190, Grace Coulter 194, Audrey Haughn 188, Bert Brown 224, Gerry VanAchte 189, Dave Stacey 225, Andre Melancon 239, Nick Tjart 205.

Tuesday/Wednesday CRA Linda Christie 115, Lisa Bruce 133, Justine Johnson 131, Brian Mitchell 118, Karen Slater 174, Jessica Anderson 155, Larry McCooey 172, Clint McColl 151, Mary Evans 127, Debbie Downer 143, Michael Campbell 132.

Wednesday Adult - RICK GRANNEMAN 307, Eric McWillis 216, Ken Bird 239, Rick Aker 218, Maureen Woodruff 188, Doris Smith 181, Larry Adams 214, Debbie McCooey 201, Sandy Nurse 213, Brian Booth 239, Tom Nurse 219, Cathy Murray 176, Barb Pottruff 222, Gord Pottruff 223, Matt Casavant 211.

Thursday Club 55 - Vera Winter 196, Lynn Devries 185, Barb McAdam 204, Brigitte Boesmey 176, Barb Casey 193, Bruce Ram 180, Kelvin Davis 175, Bob Sharp 217, Arnie Morrison 208, Kaela McLean 201, Rosemary Montreuel 203, Alan Edwards 200, Grace Rodriguez 214, Rick Rodriguez 203, Ivan Ally 239.

Thursday Adult - Alfred Cyre 189, Chris Roberge 245, Paul Zorz 255, Andrew Stubbing 262, Dawn Hill 208, Dave Stacey 221, Jessica Giroux 244, Lorne King 209, Candace McClellan 199, Jordan Austin 236, Rick Granneman 223, Ed Carefoot 224, Aggie Aucoin 204, STEVE ROBSON 306.

Friday Club 55 - Jim Bennett 180, Ickle Brown 241, Bert Brown 236, Joyce Unsworth 228, Jim Lucas 176, George Railian 177, Gerhard Sorger 187.

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CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

Strathcona Nordics set to run Wood Gundy Ski Program for schools The Strathcona Nordic Club is getting geared up to run the very popular Wood Gundy Cross Country Ski Program for school aged students from all over the North Island.

The program involves 3 fun packed cross country instructional sessions which include gear rental and trail passes along with expert instruction for a fraction of the regular price at Mt. Washington. “The schools have started sending in their registrations for the most popular program times and there is snow falling on the mountain as we speak�, commented Program Coordinator, Lynda Magor.

Magor indicated that she is encouraging schools to register before the December 5th time frame so there is an accurate reading on how many instructors will be needed this winter.

The Wood Gundy Program is looking to hire

CV Triathlon Club having information afternoon on Dec. 7 The Comox Valley Triathlon Club is hosting an information afternoon at the Comox Recreation Centre Dec. 7th from noon - 2pm.

Members of the club will be there to answer your questions pertaining to the sport of triathlon, and the resources the Comox Valley Triathlon Club provides to its members, such as coached swims, spin classes, group rides, coached running sessions as well as open water swims, clinics and seminars.

We will also be offering early registration to get a jump on your training.

This year the membership is $ 75 which includes your membership to Tri BC at a reduced rate!

For the first time this year we are giving all members a free Comox Valley Triathlon Club technical tee shirt.

Come out to the Comox Rec Centre and join us for coffee muffins information and conversation, and pre order your tee shirt.

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gram. We are hoping that those interested in taking this opportunity to work for the program will contact us soon� she added.

This year there is an opportunity for instructors to work for both the Wood Gundy Program as well as Mt. Washington

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Local cyclist brings back gold from Jr. Nationals Isfeld student-athlete Kia van der Vliet makes great move to win track keirin Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School athlete Kia van der Vliet brought home a gold medal from the 2014 Canadian Junior and U17 Track Cycling Championships held in Burnaby on the weekend.

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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/$24,859 available on all remaining new in stock 2015 Elantra L 6-speed Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD models. Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,795. 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 5 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 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 5 Door L 6-speed manual for $13,744 at 0% per annum equals $33 weekly for 96 months for a total obligation of $13,744. $0 down payment required. Cash price is $13,744. 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 $4,635/$3,835/$7,000 available on in stock 2015 Elantra L 6-speed manual/2015 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/2014 Veloster Turbo 6-speed manual. 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/2015 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited AWD/2014 Accent 5 Door GLS Auto/2015 Sonata Sport 2.0T are $27,244/$41,444/$20,744/ $32,694. 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); 2015 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited AWD (HWY 9.8L/100KM; City 12.9L/100KM); 2014 Accent 5-Door GLS Auto (HWY 5.2L/100KM; City 7.6L/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, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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