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End of an era as John Leung moves on He was the last Cumberlander to have been born in Chinatown BYPHILIP ROUND Special to the Echo When John Leung packed his belongings to move to Burnaby on the weekend, it marked the end of an era for him – and for Cumberland. For he was the last of those born in the once bustling Chinatown to still be living in Cumberland, and his departure to be nearer family on the mainland also draws to a close decades of service to the Village. Leung ’s father first came to Canada from China in 1914 to farm in Vernon, returning to his home country nine years later. But in 1925 he came back to BC, briefly working in Victoria before settling in Cumberland to work in the mines. But an injury ended his coal mining prospects, so he reverted to his farming skills. On land in Cumberland’s Chinatown he grew vegetables he sold from a store there and also around town, initially going doorto-door with traditional baskets attached to either

A legend leaves: After exactly 82 years, John Leung left his beloved Cumberland last weekend to live closer to family in Burnaby. He is pictured holding the Lifetime Membership Award presented to him last week by the Coal Creek Historic Park Advisory Committee and a cushion inlaid with a photograph of his four children, taken on a visit to Seattle many years ago. He is now living within a few minutes’ drive of three of those children and their families on the mainland.

end of a pole balanced across his shoulders. He eventually he bought a garage on Third Street to use as a downtown base, and the business continued to grow. By 1940 an additional store offering a wide range of goods had been built at Penrith Avenue, and it became a retail focal point for people in and around Cumberland, expanding still further in 1950. Meanwhile, four of John’s uncles opened a store in Courtenay. Leung senior married in 1929 and John Leung was the third of the couple’s children, being born in 1932. From the age of seven John helped in the Cumberland store, learning English at the church mission in Chinatown so he could understand and converse with customers. In addition to his store duties, John went out with dad’s truck on deliveries around the Comox Valley, and by the age of 15 he had learned to drive himself and took responsibility for that aspect of the business, too. That was in addition

to still helping out on the farm, so it wasn’t unusual for him to be working 17 or 18-hour days. “We had built up a good business in the area, but it was hard work,” he recalls. While an older brother kept an eye on the Cumberland store, he took the truck to businesses elsewhere, like Overwaitea and Safeway in Courtenay and The Bay Store in Comox, which the family supplied on a wholesale basis. “I was literally run off my feet. But despite all the pressure, I stuck with it,” he says. The lack of adequate heating and hot water at home had heartbreaking consequences, as two of his sisters died from pneumonia. Their deaths had a profound impact on John, and he set to work to radically improve the property with help from a Canadian Collieries plumber to equip it with hot water and insulation so such a tragedy would not likely be repeated. John married May in 1954: “I had only known her for five hours, but that’s

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John Leung moves (Continued from page 2) He was treasurer of the Chamber for 19 straight years, and did another six years in shorter bursts to keep the flag flying. And he recalls sleepless nights when the Cultural Centre project was running well over budget: He was vice-chair at the time and was scared he was going to lose the family house as a result of the shortfall, but eventually the council stepped in to take on the responsibility. The Leung store’s participation with floats in the annual Empire Days parade over 40 years became almost legendary – and his profile was so high that he was pressed to run for Mayor, “but I knew I wasn’t cut out for that,” he says. But he was named Citizen of the Year in 1991, and in 2012 was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his volunteering in Cumberland. His family and cultural roots gave him a special interest in the Cumberland Chinese Cemetery, and for more than 40 years he made sure he attended ceremonies there three times a year to honour those buried, and also spent years cutting down broom and detailing the locations and occupants of 75 of the plots. And with the help of local youth he had the gazebo rebuilt after vandals had burned it down. His contribution to ensuring the history of Chinatown is not forgotten included working on 20 easels providing information to pinpoint where important buildings used to be, and he continues to be a keen supporter of the Coal Creek Historic Park Committee. Last week, as he went along to his last meeting, he was touched to find himself being presented with a lifetime membership award ‘in recognition of his outstanding work and contribution to the committee.’

Slope failure leads city to close trail The Rotary Riverside Trail along the Puntledge River has been closed until further notice due to a slope failure. The trail connects Robert Lang Drive (behind old Rod and Gun Club) with the Ruth Masters Greenway further west. The slope failure is significant, so the trail is closed until further notice, and a projected reopening date is not yet known. City Parks staff have posted signage at either end of the trail to alert the public. For inquiries, please contact City of Courtenay Parks at 250-338-1525 or email publicworks@courtenay.ca

A large quantity of firearms was stolen from a residence in the Merville area on Oct. 23. Comox Valley RCMP were able to arrest and charge a man related to the crime. Some of the stolen pieces were eventually recovered, however, there are still five rifles outstanding and unaccounted for. They are: • Winchester 30-30 Caliber Lever action with a pheasant design in the stock • Parker Hale 308 Caliber Safari deluxe with a scope • Lee Enfield 303 Caliber with a scope • Lee Enfield 303 Caliber without a scope • Winchester .22 Caliber bolt action with a Tasco scope Also stolen at the same time were several assorted boxes of ammunition associated to the rifles. If you have any information on this break, enter and theft ,or know where the guns are, you are asked to contact Cst. Laura Shaw at the Comox Valley RCMP , 250-338-1321, or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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HIGHEST HONOUR

James ‘Stocky’ Edwards appointed as Knight of the French Legion of Honour Veteran earns medal for role in D-Day BY DREW A. PENNER Echo Staff A Comox Valley resident who is considered Canada’s greatest living World War II ace was appointed a Knight of the French Legion of Honour in a ceremony at 19 Wing Comox Friday Nov. 28. Jean-Christophe Fleury, the consul general of France in Vancouver, presented 93-year-old Wing Commander (Ret.) James Francis “Stocky” Edwards with France’s highest decoration, the equivalent of the Order of Canada. “Today we wanted to express our gratitude,” Fleury said, highlighting the contributions of people like Stocky in turning the tide against Hitler in WWII. “I understand that my very existence truly depends on

what’s been done by Wing Commander Edwards.” In commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day, France is recognizing all living veterans of the landings. Edwards is credited with destroying more than 19 enemy aircraft and damaging at least 17 planes in air-to-air combat during the war. In his speech Fleury said France has people like Stocky to thank for liberating the country from the tyranny of the Nazis. “D-Day was this first step that allowed liberty, justice and human dignity to break through,” he said. “Canadian soldiers were on the front line. It is with extraordinary bravery and sacrifice that they landed in our Normandy beaches and brought peace to the

continent.” Stocky went from working on a farm in Saskatchewan and playing hockey to fighting overseas. He even missed a Chicago Blackhawks tryout to sign up. As a fighter pilot Edwards contributed to the drive that pushed field marshal Erwin Rommel back across the deserts of North Africa across Libya and into Tunisia. After five months as an aerial gunnery instructor he headed to Italy and was named a flight commander in 92 Squadron. By the time the allied forces launched their DDay campaign Edwards had become a squadron leader. “Our two countries owe each other their very existence as free nations, and this indeed creates a spe-

Jean-Christophe Fleury, the consul general of France in Vancouver, presented James Francis “Stocky” Edwards with France’s highest decoration Nov. 28. cial relationship,” Fleury said. “The French people will never forget the act of bravery accomplished by Canadian soldiers in the Normandy landing to help restore our freedom.” The two nations continue to partner militarily to this day, he added, referring to ongoing conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. “This fight is not over,” he said. “Thank you Canada for being on the side of France to combat the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. And thank you Canada for being on the side of the Ukrainian people.” 19 Wing Base Commander Col. Tom Dunne said it’s been a pleasure to get to know Edwards. “It was obvious Stocky

D-Day was this ”first step that allowed liberty, justice and human dignity to break through. Canadian soldiers were on the front line, It was with extraordinary bravery and sacrifice that they landed in our Normany beaches and brought peace to the continent. JEAN-CHRISTOPHE FLEURY Consul General of France

was the type of man that wa s u n d e rs ta te d , b u t whose character screamed loudly on his behalf of his impressive leadership and his solid core of integrity,” he said in his address. “Sir I’m truly honoured to have

you make this Wing your home in the Royal Canadian Air Force. I have the utmost respect for you.” Stocky was glad the ceremony was held in Comox where so many people he knows could attend. “An honour such as this is one that you shouldn’t have to take alone,” he said. “Maybe you were alone when you earned it, but you want to share it with all your friends.” Notable guests among the approximately 140 attendees included Lt. Gov. of BC Judith Guichon, Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan and Comox Valley MLA Don McRae, among others. “It’s a great morning for me,” Edwards said. “France never forgets.”

Courtenay swears new council into office BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The City of Courtenay held its inaugural meeting of the new council on Monday. Prior to the meeting being called to order, incumbent Mayor Larry Jangula and the newly elected council consisting of incumbents Manno Theos and Doug Hillian, along with newcomers Rebecca Lennox, Bob Wells, Erik Eriksson and David Frisch were all sworn into office by the corporate officer. Following the oath taking, council adopted the appointments for the period Dec. 1 2014 to Nov. 2015. Appointed to the Comox Valley Regional District Board of Directors are Jangula, Theos, Wells

and Eriksson. The alternates are Frisch, Hillian and Lennox. Voting strength for City Directors on Regional District Board (city has 17 votes): Jangula 5 votes, Theos 4 votes, Wells, 4 votes and Eriksson 4 votes. Three Directors to Regional District Sewage Commission: Theos, Wells, and Eriksson. Alternates: Jangula, Hillian, Frisch, Lennox. Four Directors to Comox Valley Water Committee (Four Directors elected to Regional Board to serve): Jangula, Theos, Wells, Eriksson. Alternates: Hillian, Frisch, Lennox. Court of Revision (Frontage Taxes): Frisch, Lennox, Councillor Erik Eriksson (Alternate:

Wells). Heritage Advisory Commission: Lawrence Burns, Julie Fortin, Judy Hagen, Roberts Smith, Linda Grant, Harry Squire, Cliffe Piercy, Debra Griffiths. Board of Variance: Joe Schommer, John Wilson, Mike Meyer. Comox Valley Economic Development Society: Jan-

gula (Wells). Comox Valley Community Justice Society: Hillian (Alternate: Frisch). Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association: Frisch. Puntledge River Restoration Committee: Roy Fussell. Sid Williams Theatre Society: Neil Havers, Heather McFetridge.

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Crowds turn out in force for Lorne Hotel site open house Some want to keep ‘Comox by the sea’ feeling while others feel higher buildings can enhance the downtown area BY PHILIP ROUND Special to the Echo Torrential rain was no deterrent for around 250 people who braved it to get to an open house in Comox on Wednesday night. They were intent on finding out more about proposals to redevelop the site of the former Lorne Hotel and to question the project’s promoters and Town staff about the project. So many people turned up that a planned single presentation by Lorne project manager Shawn Vincent and architect Harry Whitfield had to be repeated later in the evening as the room hosting it was packed with no space for many others to get in. At both presentations, the proponents explained their plans for a five-storey plus roof patio pub, bistro, liquor store and residential apartments complex on Comox Avenue, and answered questions about the plans that had been written on flipcharts by attendees earlier in the evening. Vincent said property owner George Kacavenda had considered a number of options for rebuilding, including a ten-storey building with underground parking. The various options had been whittled down to work within Town of Comox guidelines and the requirements of the insurers following the fire that destroyed the old Lorne Hotel. Vincent commented: “We’ve now got a building designed that we’re proud of, and we think the community will be proud of.” The owners, he added, were quite excited at the prospect of getting re-engaged with the community,

operating the pub and bistro themselves. “They’ve had a rough ride,” he said. “For them, this is their livelihood and we’re excited to be working with them to make this happen.” He explained the intention was to sell the strata apartments on the upper floors to any interested buyers, not impose minimum age restrictions, to bring new life to the heart

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of downtown. Architect Harry Whitfield added that space in the 21 apartments would range from about 700 to 1,500 sq. ft. Comments and additional questions from the floor at the first presentation appeared to suggest widespread opposition to the plans from those present, especially in view of the intensity, appearance and height of the proposed building and the absence of dedicated vehicle parking for patrons of the pub and bistro. However, an intervention in support of the proposals made at the end of the first session by a Beaufort Avenue resident, John North, resulted in applause and some cheers from about a third of the audience, which appeared to surprise many others in the packed room. North had thanked the developer for putting up

with what he considered an “aggressive and rude audience,” saying at open houses negative views were often the only ones heard, so he wanted to say the developer had come up with a wonderful idea that would really help Comox move forward. When the second presentation came along, several other residents spoke in support, including Roger Thomas who said he was very exited at the prospect of the development, and he failed to see why people were concerned about the height issue on that site. Tall buildings sympathetically designed enhanced areas, he suggested, and the Lorne project was a great opportunity for the town to move forward into the 21st century. But there were plenty of other participants in the two sessions who wanted to retain the ‘Comox by the sea’ feel of the place and who felt the scale of the proposals was out of keeping with that vision. The height, in particular, was opposed by several speakers who thought it would set a precedent for other lots, completely changing the character of Comox. And there was also a lot of concern about parking, as a Town bylaw allows commercial developments in downtown to proceed without dedicated parking spaces, as drivers can be expected to park either in public car parks or on the street. Apart from two 15-minute reserved vehicle stalls within the site for the liquor store’s customers, clients of the pub and bistro will need to park elsewhere. But bike and scooter

Architect Harry Whitfield explains details of the new Lorne’s design at the open house.

Lorne project manager Shawn Vincent (centre) describes the proposals with the aid of diagrams and a 3-D model as architect Harry Whitfield (right) and Town of Comox planner Marvin Kamenz (left) look on. ber of apartments could be reduced to lower the building’s height; and concern about possible noise for residents living above the pub and bistro.

A three-dimensional model to illustrate the layout of the proposed Lorne replacement was on display at the open house. racks are part of the development, and there will be reserved vehicle parking places for all residential apartments in the building.

Municipal planner Marvin Kamenz said the proposals met the requirements of the Comox Official Community Plan, but the site will need to be rezoned if the project is to go ahead. And that cannot happen without a formal public hearing being held at a future date at which residents will be allowed to make formal submissions that will then need to be considered by council.

Among many other issues raised were whether the town needed another liquor store when there was a government one nearby; whether the num- (Continued on page8)

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We buy a living tree each year to plant in the garden after Christmas. Sometimes it doesn’t survive, why is that?

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Living trees should not be kept indoors more than 7 to 10 days, some experts feel that 4 to 5 days is long enough. Trees kept in the house too long often dry out or start to come out of dormancy. Indoors they can even start growing again, then fail when put back out into winter weather. If the weather is freezing when you bring it home, move your tree to a cool place like an enclosed porch or unheated garage for a few days before bringing it indoors to gradually get it used to a warmer area. Before bringing indoors, spray your tree with an anti-desiccant like Wilt Pruf to help prevent moisture loss and needle drop. Place it in a cool room, the cooler the better, as far away from heat sources as possible. Keep the root ball evenly moist while in the house, but not sitting in water or it could rot. Right after Christmas return the tree to the unheated garage and then outdoors a few days later. Leave it there until early spring, then plant it in your garden. A living Christmas tree is a great way to enhance your landscape and a wonderful growing reminder of past holiday seasons.

Everyone should wear good quality sunglasses year round, the UV rays are always around us. In the winter, the sun is actually lower in the sky so often the brightness is worse than in the summer when the sun is above us. The most important point in wearing sunglasses is that they have quality lenses, be polarized and ﬁt well!

A soft liner is a material that can be applied to the tissue ﬁtting side of a denture, most often a lower denture. The material is softer than standard denture acrylic and it can offer a sort of cushion, however, it needs to be replaced every 2 to 4 years on average. The material is more porous and so it can stain over time, it will also lose some of its ‘bounce’ as it slowly breaks down over the years. Soft liners can be great for people who have chronic sore spots, people who have very thin gum tissue and/or bony areas and also for those who have lost a signiﬁcant amount of their supporting bone due to natural bone resorption. A soft liner can dramatically change your denture wearing experience but it is not indicated for everyone, if you would like to know more about soft liners ask your Denturist today!

Will my Christmas credit card debt affect my mortgage qualiﬁcation? Credit card debt has always been a factor in mortgage qualification, and rule changes earlier this year have made the impact of credit card debt even larger on mortgage qualification. Simply put, borrowers are only allowed to have monthly debt payments (mortgage, property taxes, credit cards, etc) that total a set percentage of their gross monthly income – this is called your Total Debt Servicing (TDS) ratio. The new rules implemented in 2014 require that we now use a monthly payment calculated as 3% of the credit card’s balance, so the higher the credit card debt, the smaller your mortgage payment must be and so the lower your mortgage size has to be as well. For example, if a person has $10,000.00 in unsecured debt we must use 3% as the monthly payment in the TDS calculation ($300). This literally reduces the person’s maximum mortgage by roughly $60,000.00 based on a $70k household income and 25 year mortgage at today’s rates. To qualify for the highest possible mortgage, we will optimize how you use available money to get the best debt servicing possible.

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I am a snowbird traveling to the US, should I be aware of anything while down there?

Canadian snowbirds must be more vigilant than they have in the past about counting and reporting their days in and out of the US. Starting next year, Canada and the US will both know, in real time, which country snowbirds have been in and for how long. In general, Canadians can spend up to 182 days in the US without triggering any issues with the US tax authorities. If you do stay longer, you can be subject to residency requirements and possibly have to pay tax. You may also be in legal trouble with the border patrol. If you would like to discuss this in more detail, contact myself or your tax professional.

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Contact a travel agent well in advance of your trip to secure the lowest-priced airline seats, hotel rooms and rental cars that usually sell out quickly for holiday travel. Be aware that prices generally escalate during the holiday season, as demand is higher. Packing light saves time and energy when it comes to filling the trunk with fragile bags packed with gifts or racing to fill the last empty space in the overhead bin. Some airlines place special restrictions during the holidays and allow only one carry-on, so fewer luggages is vital. One tip for packing lighter is to ship your gifts to your destination ahead of time. Allow at least two to three weeks for your package to arrive, for the holidays are hectic times for courier services like UPS and Federal Express. First, avoid peak travel days. As your travel agent will tell you, the busiest days to fly are those immediately before and after the actual holidays. Book your flights two days before and after Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. Your travel agent can secure you a non-stop flight, or one involving the fewest connections and stops. Every time your plane touches the ground during peak travel times, the possibility of delays due to inclement weather or air-traffic problems increases. Also, aim to book morning flights, which tend to be delayed less often than afternoon departures. If possible, have a friend drive you to the airport, or take a shuttle or public transportation. Shuttle services generally pick up guests early to ensure a timely arrival.

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(Continued from page 5) BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Friends, students and fellow-workers are raising funds to help a Comox Valley woman with cancer. Mark Isfeld teacher Jodie Zuccato has been undergoing chemo treatments in Vancouver since November. The cost of traveling and finding a place to stay in the Mainland can be financially exhausting for Zuccato and her family, which is adding to an already stressful situation. But members of the Ecole Robb Road Elementary Parents Advisory Committee decided to do something to help Zucca-

to, whose husband Denis Morin is a teacher at Robb Road. “Teachers give a lot of their time and energy and they touch so many lives in the community in the elementary and secondary levels,” said John MacKenzie, who is one of the parents helping out with the fundraiser. “It’s just a nice way to be able to give back a little bit to help them out.” The Robb Road PAC is holding a “Guess the Jelly Beans” contest. The one that guesses closest to the actual number of beans in the jar wins an air ticket for two, donated by WestJet, to any destination the airline flies to. Of course

In the meantime, he encouraged residents to submit their current views in writing so staff can discuss specific points with the developer. They would then seek further direction from council on the next steps of the bylaw process. Plenty of people at the open house took Kamenz up on the offer and completed comment forms before the open house closed.

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Nominate a ‘Citizen of the Century’ volunteer to mark Courtenay’s Centennial next year As we approach the celebration of our Centennial year, Courtenay residents are encouraged to reflect on what has truly made our city a unique place to live. As part of the upcoming celebrations, the City of Courtenay would like to recognize those who have helped to shape our community in meaningful ways with the “Citizen of the Century” awards. S i n c e t h e c i t y wa s

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Local housing market gets wind in its sails BY PHILIP ROUND Special to the Echo The Comox Valley housing market has finally got some wind in its sails after several years in the doldrums. Latest figures shown t h a t ove r t h e p a s t 1 2 months, 1,423 properties have been sold in the Valley – the majority being singlefamily homes, although the total also includes condos, patio homes, townhouses and lots. T h e m a n a g i n g b ro ker of Re/Max Ocean Pacific Realty, Marty Douglas, has long experience of the property market in the Valley. He says the figures represent a notable change from what has been experienced over the past five or six years. “This is going to be the year that takes our mind off 2007 – the previous high water mark for sales,” he suggests. “Historically,

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es valued at $500,000 or more – there have been some significant price reductions agreed by sellers in consultation with their realtors to get such properties moving. And as a result, more high-end homes have finally started to change hands: for example, Douglas notes that so far this year four homes have sold in the Valley for more than $1 million, compared to none last year. He says that while the busiest home selling ‘season’ is from spring to early fall, positive news has continued to flow much later this year. “For us (Re/Max in the Valley) October was even busier than October 2007, and it’s continuing,” he says. “This year to date we have opened 1,309 files with a month still to go – in the whole of 2007 we opened 1,348.” This year’s file numbers

are 20 per cent up on 2013, a figure that itself was 10 per cent up on the year before that. He stresses the volume of home sales is nowhere near the 2007 peak, but a clear upward trend is underway. And the fastest moving properties have been at the more affordable heart of the market, where the inventory is a little lower than in the recent past. “I certainly think there will be more sales next year than this, and a gradual increase for the next two or three years,” he predicts. “But at this stage I don’t think prices will change that much; maybe next year an average of $360,000 and moving up. “People have to be able to afford to buy, they need good salaries, and if interest rates rise that will impact affordability. “That’s the big unknown for 2015 - what the Bank of Canada will do about inter-

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recent months, Douglas notes the numbers remain low compared to a few years back. But he is encouraged about the 94-unit rental apartments project being proposed on Cliffe at 30th Street in Courtenay and also by a significant increase in the number of building permits issued this year by the Village of Cumberland. And Cumberland is a community where he feels there is real potential, suggesting that people who haven’t visited it recently might be surprised at the quality and appearance of some of the new subdivisions and their relative affordability. “Once you’ve turned off the approaches to Cumberland there are some neighbourhoods that are like little Crown Isles,” he suggests. “I think Cumberland holds the future for a lot of people.”

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Lorne hotel site I was at last week’s jam packed “question and answer” meeting in Comox regarding the building proposed for the former Lorne Hotel site and the question I asked was, “is there, today, a group of citizens who can meet with the town planners and give their opinion on building design in Comox?”. The answer came that there was a small group started several years ago by the town but that it was disbanded after the council decided that no one could come to agreements on design. Today, the mayor and council, along with the planning dept, control the design of Comox. I am not sure if any of these people have an artistic or design background. Certainly the planning dept has guidelines that the planners can check off when they see a new design proposal. However, there are no aesthetic, thematic or artistic, guidelines. What is Comox by the Sea? Whistler is a tourist town and it has definate architectural design guidelines. For me, it is too much like Disneyland but tourists are drawn to it. Mt Washington Alpine Village has an alpine theme with peaked roofs, timber frame arches, etc., that remind us of the rugged alpine. Comox has a har-

bour, sailboats, beaches, aboriginals, seniors, pleasant climate and golf courses. Sounds like a maritime tourist town. The proposed design is a good design for a commercial building and much thought has gone into it. It would look good in Richmond, or on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. Does it reflect Comox By The Sea? More like Courtenay By The Sea as one audience member noted. A building on this corner could become an iconic landmark. Most of the commercial buildings along Comox Ave are boring boxes with false fronts. Only a few, like Simon’s Cycles or Berwick, stand out and give a hint of the possibilities of a town having maritime themed design guidelines. The lead speaker, Mr Vincent, pointed out many of the positives of the design. However, saying that the owners had thought of a 10 story building but then settled on a 5 story one only serves to shock the audience, then appears to make them feel grateful that they are only proposing a 5 story building. The audience was further distracted from meaty design issues with mention of secondary points like parking stalls, patio seating, room for bikes, two

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beer coolers, a roof top patio for BBQs, etc. The 5 levels are being raked back to try, according to the designers, to make the size invisible from the street. Why do that? An iconic building should stand out. Keep the building big, keep the density, keep the pub as a community gathering place but make the building design distinctive and aesthetically pleasing. Use the golden section, use peaked roofs with dormers and gables, make intriguing windows. Make the pedestrian want to look up to view a beautiful building, finally, in Comox. It has already been 5 years since the unfortunate fire that destroyed the Lorne Hotel. At the Wednesday meeting it was stated that, according to the planner, the proposed building meets all the current town building guidelines so it is ready to go to 3rd reading. Why the big rush? This building will dominate the corner and could be there for 100 years. The proposal may be following the rules, but, if the rules are inadequate, shouldn`t they be changed? Maybe the designers can start considering iconic design by looking to Old World style buildings. If

the design of Comox commercial buildings is to be governed by non artistic planners and councillors then the current mixed bag of buildings will only continue. If this project is just about to go to 3rd reading and if we are to believe the planner who said that there are no reasons to stop it, then why did we even bother with a meeting? Why was the first information meeting, last summer, by invitation only and why is the mayor excusing himself from discussions? Waiting this long to receive public input into the design is a waste of citizens’ time and is a bit insulting. Craig Freeman Comox I WRITE IN RESPONSE to the letters published in the Echo on November 28th authored by Donovan Carter, whom I know associates with Jon Ambler and Ronna Rae Leonard, who are trying to pressure Mayor Jangula into appointing Councillor Frisch to the RD Board. Neither of these people stood for office in the recent election. Ms. Leonard was defeated in her bid to win the federal NDP nomination. During the recent elec-

tion campaign I noticed that former (defeated) mayor Greg Phelps posted his version of a “dream team” on unsuccessful mayoral candidate Jon Ambler’s Facebook. That team consisted of Mr. Ambler, Hillian, Lennox - “with Ronna Rae on the sidelines” and Frisch. I also personally observed Mr. Ambler and Ms. Leonard leaving the Courtenay all candidates meeting wrapped in each other’s arms. Is this an attempt by the unelected and defeated to take control of our local government? The voters chose Mr. Jangula for mayor by a resounding margin for a reason. Let’s allow him to do his job. Dick Clancy Courtenay I RECENTLY attended a film entitled “The West Coast Tarsands” by Richard Boyce at the Stan Hagen Theatre. It left me reeling at the insanity of our Governments’ and Enbridge’s plan to ship bitumen oil from Kittimat to China. The super tankers, the size of three and a half football fields long and 400 feet wide, would have to navigate the narrow Douglas Channel strewn with many islands and make at least

two 90 degree turns. A super tanker takes 2 kilometers to turn and 4-5 kilometers to stop. Once in the Inside Passage, they would again have to navigate a slew of islands often in very foggy conditions with minimum visibility. Then in Hecat Strait, they face one of the most unpredictable straits in North America as storms can spring up rapidly in its shallow waters. This is one of the richest marine areas in North America and many First Nations depend upon the sea for their livelihood. 1,700 trips by super tankers are expected in these waters to and from China every year. The likelihood of an accident and a major oil spill is inevi-

table. The area impacted by the Exxon Valdez oil spill if projected on to the BC coast would cover the whole of Vancouver Island. That tanker carried only one-tenth of the oil the projected super tankers would contain. Our Government certainly is not prepared to handle such a spill. This plan is tantamount to environmental terrorism. For more information and to view the video google “Coastal Tarsands”. Rachel Reynolds

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If you like your jazz music mellow and easy on the ear, don’t miss the Anderson Jazz Syndicate on Thursday night at The Avalanche After the spirited music style of Cam Wigmore’s show last week, jazz at the Avalanche Bar and Grill this Thursday reverts to a quiet melodic trio when The Anderson Jazz Syndicate (AJS) takes the stage on at 7:30pm. Once a year, Doug Anderson treats us to his unique style, accompanied by two of the Valley’s finest rhythm musicians - John Hyde, bass, and percussionist Aaron Amar. This will be an evening for those who love their music mellow and easy on the ear, so why not plan on coming down to the Av and find out why it is that we’ve got the finest jazz club in the province? Add to that the newly renovated lounge and great meals on offer before and during the performance and you have the ingredients for a really special evening. As jazz fans in the region know, Doug is a superb guitar player, who has played with many local

jazz groups and has studied with both Lee and Art Ellefson as well as Canadian jazz legend Bill Coon (who will be making an appearance on December 20th with B3 Kings Christmas Concert). Doug’s harmonic approach and rhythmic force set the stage for his fellow players. AJS is a trio that exemplifies the precision of musical interaction resulting from a long-standing experience of playing together, and the intuition that typifies jazz music. These musicians have developed a reputation for the energetic and swinging approach they bring to both jazz standards and original tunes, including some numbers based on Doug’s haunting interpretation of some of this region’s most beautiful paces. Perhaps most lovely of these is his number “Dragonfly Trail”. As Doug says, “For us, the trio setting offers an

Guitarist Doug Anderson brings his ‘Jazz Syndicate’ to the Av this Thursday open format which allows for a great deal of musical interaction and interplay, and therefore each instrument plays a pivotal role in shaping the music.” Perhaps this is best illustrated by his terrific new

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The fine art of pampering highlighted at Denman Christmas Fair The Denman Island Christmas Craft Fair, now in its 33rd year, is recognized as one of the best craft fairs in the region ( We s t wo r l d M a ga z i n e called it one of BC’s top winter events). Offering two brimming halls, over 80 vendors, two lunch venues, and a vibrant outdoor market area, the fair is a bustling, festive, multisensory experience. With so much diversity and stimulation, savvy fairgoers often find it helpful to devise a gift-buying strategy. One fun approach is to think in categories and put together a themed gift bag or basket. One such theme surely has to be “pampering.” Because alongside all the gorgeous ceramics, fabric art, jewelry, and fine

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lizers, preservatives, foaming agents, dyes and other synthetic products. As well, many of these creams and soaps offer a “100-mile bath and body” experience. Not only are they made locally, they are often based ingredients from the neighbourhood. For instance, Fireweed grows all of her own organic herbs, and wildcrafts other plants sustainably in the region. (Continued on page 18)

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Accommodation Provided Whyte’s Framing & Gallery Is pleased to be hosting photographer

Draw Date January 15th 2015

Starting Dec 2 2014

Full Contest Details Available Online

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MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER DEC 6TH NOON - 4PM

WHYTE’S Framing & Gallery 1225 Lazo Rd Comox

250.339.3366

info@whytesframing.com www.whytesframing.com

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Valid at the McDonald’s® restaurants on Lerwick Road and Anderton Road from November 28 to December 7

** FREE Premium Brewed Coffee* $ 99 Extra Value Meal Deal Big Mac , Quarter Pounder with Cheese , plus tax

McChicken®, Filet-O-Fish® sandwich or 6-piece Chicken McNuggets® * Valid on any size McCafé® Premium Roast Brewed Coffee. Not valid with any McCafé specialty beverage. Limit one per customer, per visit. ** Product availability varies by restaurant. Buy any Big Mac, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, McChicken, Filet-O-Fish sandwich or 6-piece Chicken McNuggets with a medium fries and a medium soft drink for $4.99 plus tax. Offer excludes Double Big Mac®, Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese® and Double Filet-O-Fish® sandwiches. Please advise Crew member of offer prior to ordering. Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at the McDonald’s restaurants located in Courtenay (800 – 444 Lerwick Road) and Comox, BC (727 Anderton Road) from November 28 to December 7, 2014. See restaurant for details. ©2014 McDonald’s

14 TUESDAY. DECEMBER 2, 2014

www.comoxvalleyecho.com

$100 Gift C Certificate

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

LOT#001

CURRENT BID: $24.00

VALUE: $100.00

2-$50 GIFT CERTIFICATES

AERO ART SCREENPRINTING

250-339-6635 #1-678 Anderton Rd, Comox

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

LOT#004

CURRENT BID: $25.00

VALUE: $100.00

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

LOT#002

2-$50 GIFT CERTIFICATES

AERO ART SCREENPRINTING LOT#005

HOW IT WORKS

The Comox Valley Echo Silent Santa Auction will take place November 28th through December 6th at

www.silentsanta.ca Bids will be accepted online until 7pm Saturday, December 6th. No bids will be accepted after that time. Bids will increase in the following minimum increments: up to $120: $2 $121 to 300: $5 $301 to $500: $10 $501 to $1,000 $20 $1001 to $2000 $50 $2001 and up $100 • You are able to increase increments. • All bids must be placed online. • Minimum Reserve Bid in effect. • No limit to the number of bids placed. • Updated bids will be printed in the Echo on Nov 28th, Dec 2nd and Dec 5th. • Bids that don't contain a legible name, address, bid, or phone number will be disqualified. These are required upon signup. The Comox Valley Echo will not be responsible for errors in description, authenticity or condition of goods purchased. Any problems should be taken up with the merchant or manufacturer of the product. Applicable fees and other charges are the responsibility of purchaser. Decision of judges is final. Before bidding on-site you must read and accept the Terms and Conditions of Bidding. Read these terms carefully. When you submit bids on the site you enter into a binding legal agreement with the Comox Valley Echo.

LOT#007

S E R V I C E

PHONE 250-339-5252 CURRENT BID: $80.00 VALUE: $150.00

90 GIFT CERTIFICATE

CURRENT BID: $25.00

Mystery Dinner Tour For 2 Includes home pick-up & drop-off. Call for more details.

S H U T T L E

#1-678 Anderton Rd, Comox

VALUE: $100.00

S E R V I C E

PHONE 250-339-5252 CURRENT BID: $70.00 LOT#006 VALUE: $150.00

90 GIFT CERTIFICATE

90 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR COLON THERAPY

#106-2270 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay • 250-897-3456 CURRENT BID: $2.00 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: $115.00 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: $54.00

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: $25.00

VALUE: $150.00

1-NIGHT ACCOMMODATION

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

CURRENT BID: $45.00

VALUE: $150.00

ONE SIX WEEK

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

CURRENT BID: $40.00

VALUE: $132.00

319-4th Street, Downtown Courtenay • 250.338.1412

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $68.00

Wall & Floor Garage Cabinet 199-7644

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

LOT#020

VALUE: $229.99

CURRENT BID: $50.00

VALUE: $150.00

LOT#015

VALUE: $150.00

CURRENT BID: $35.00

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: $35.00

ONE SIX WEEK

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

VALUE: $132.00

CURRENT BID: $40.00

INFRARED SAUNA

11 VISIT PUNCH CARD

ofﬁce@bodyworxphysio.com • 250.339.5540 LOT#023

CURRENT BID: $80.00

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: $68.00

CURRENT BID: $80.00

Rolling Wine Serving Cart

LOT#027

VALUE: $199.99

CURRENT BID: $50.00

5-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

TOWARD ANYTHING IN THE STORE

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: $105.00

CURRENT BID: $70.00

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: $35.00

VALUE: $150.00

100 GIFT CERTIFICATE LOT#025

CURRENT BID: $320.00

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

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

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: $95.00

LOT#030

VALUE: $125.00

CURRENT BID: $95.00

5-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

TOWARD ANYTHING IN THE STORE

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: $95.00

LOT#032

VALUE: $125.00

PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS

CURRENT BID: $95.00

w w w. c o c k e y e d o p t i c a l . c o m CURRENT BID: $40.00 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

LOT#040

VALUE: $200.00

It’s good to be home. comoxfireplace.com

CURRENT BID: $50.00

VALUE: $125.00

VALUE: $500.00

4911 Island Hwy N, Courtenay 250 338-8522

LOT#041

VALUE: $200.00

CURRENT BID: $95.00

$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: $35.00 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: $40.00 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: $40.00 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: $25.00

VALUE: $100.00

Mystery Dinner Tour For 2

Silent Santa

$100 Gift C Certificate

It’s good to be home. comoxfireplace.com

CURRENT BID: $200.00

4911 Island Hwy N, Courtenay 250 338-8522

LOT#039

VALUE: $500.00

It’s good to be home. comoxfireplace.com

CURRENT BID: $200.00

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

CURRENT BID: $20.00

4911 Island Hwy N, Courtenay 250 338-8522

LOT#042

VALUE: $400.00

It’s good to be home. comoxfireplace.com

CURRENT BID: $125.00

www.comoxvalleyecho.com

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 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

1 Full Play

LOT#043

CURRENT BID: $550.00

VALUE: $1020.00

Corries

LOT#044

CURRENT BID: $100.00

VALUE: $350.00

Corries

1 Full Play

LOT#045

CURRENT BID: $500.00

VALUE: $1020.00

Corries

2-$50 50 0 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: $57.00 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: $51.00 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: $51.00 LOT#050 VALUE: $100.00

6 month adult wellness centre membership

3 month fitness pass - drop in classes

LOT#053

CURRENT BID: $80.00

VALUE: $175.00

CURRENT BID: $30.00

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $75.00

VALUE: $125.00

1 Winter Triple Play Pass

Join Now! Play Now!

Call the Golf Shop for details

250.703.5031

250.703.5031 LOT#057

VALUE: $99.00

CURRENT BID: $20.00

2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland • 250.336.8844 CURRENT BID: $40.00 LOT#059 VALUE: $100.00

2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland • 250.336.8844 CURRENT BID: $40.00 LOT#060 VALUE: $100.00

LOT#061

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $32.00

LOT#062

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $30.00

2-$50 Gift Certificates

LOT#055

VALUE: $395.00

$100 Gift Certificate towards Dinner (Excluding Alcohol)

LOT#064

CURRENT BID: $35.00

VALUE: $100.00

1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay • 250.338.7741

CURRENT BID: $35.00

LOT#052

CURRENT BID: $32.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $125.00

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: $57.00 LOT#047 VALUE: $100.00

LOT#056

CURRENT BID: $50.00

VALUE: $144.00

(Excluding Alcohol)

2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland • 250.336.8844 CURRENT BID: $50.00 LOT#058 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $75.00

VALUE: $350.00

Corries

2-$50 50 0 Gift Gift Certiﬁcates Certiﬁca

CURRENT BID: $150.00

LOT#054

$100 Gift Certificate towards Dinner

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

Social Membership

LOT#046

LOT#069

CURRENT BID: $35.00

VALUE: $100.00

2-$50 Gift Certificates

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

CURRENT BID: $34.00

VALUE: $100.00

2-$50 Gift Certificates

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

CURRENT BID: $30.00

VALUE: $100.00

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

CURRENT BID: $30.00

VALUE: $100.00

4 X $25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

$100 Gift Certificate

401 Puntledge Road, Courtenay 250 897 1093

320 Fifth Street Downtown Courtenay

LOT#070

CURRENT BID: $36.00

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#071

CURRENT BID: $35.00

VALUE: $100.00

250-334-2611 LOT#072

CURRENT BID: $47.00

VALUE: $100.00

$100 Gift Certificate

320 Fifth Street Downtown Courtenay

250-334-2611

LOT#073

CURRENT BID: $49.00

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#074

LOT#076

250-334-2611

CURRENT BID: $49.00

VALUE: $100.00

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

You’re Busy... We’re Fast!

CURRENT BID: $50.00

VALUE: $100.00

for Oil Change

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

LOT#079

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

Breeze 4 wheel walker

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

LOT#084

CURRENT BID: $140.00

VALUE: $289.95

$140 GIFT BASKET Copper Hummingbird Bracelet, Cosmetic Mirror Friends, Pill Box Friends, Fridge Magnet Friends & 3 Eagles Purse

3310 Comox Road, Courtenay • 250-339-7702

CURRENT BID: $20.00

VALUE: $100.00

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: $50.00

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $55.00

VALUE: $140.00

CURRENT BID: $20.00

VALUE: $100.00

$130 GIFT BASKET

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

CURRENT BID: $50.00

VALUE: $130.00

CURRENT BID: $55.00

VALUE: $120.00

Breeze 4 wheel walker

Stainless Steel - .280 Cal

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

Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers

LOT#086

CURRENT BID: $140.00

VALUE: $289.95

$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: $25.00

VALUE: $100.00

1-145 19th Street 250-338-5222 CURRENT BID: $140.00 VALUE: $390.00

LOT#082

Pavia Shoe Company .PM[ *LY[PÄ JH[L

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: $140.00

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: $45.00

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: $46.00

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: $42.00

VALUE: $100.00

CLOTHES CLOSET

LOT#104

VALUE: $100.00

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

CURRENT BID: $46.00

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: $47.00

VALUE: $100.00

CLOTHES CLOSET

LOT#105

VALUE: $100.00

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

CURRENT BID: $52.00

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: $46.00

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: $50.00

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

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

CURRENT BID: $50.00

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

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

CURRENT BID: $35.00

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: $50.00

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: $220.00

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

CURRENT BID: $400.00

VALUE: $850.00

Island Traders

CURRENT BID: $45.00

VALUE: $100.00

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

w/Bosch & Lomb Scope

Island Traders

CURRENT BID: $20.00

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: $49.00

VALUE: $100.00

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

REMINGTON 700 RIFLE

PEAVY SP4G PRO CONCERT SPEAKERS

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

LOT#081

.PM[ *LY[PÄJH[L

LOT#085

LOT#077

for Oil Change

Pavia Shoe Company

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

CURRENT BID: $100.00

VALUE: $239.95

CURRENT BID: $50.00

VALUE: $120.00

O Obus forme shiatsu massage pad m

LOT#088

CURRENT BID: $49.00

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: $47.00

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#107

VALUE: $440.00

CURRENT BID: $190.00 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

CURRENT BID: $40.00

LOT#109

VALUE: $125.00

CURRENT BID: $50.00

LOT#110

VALUE: $120.00

CURRENT BID: $37.00

LOT#111

VALUE: $125.00

CURRENT BID: $60.00

LOT#112

VALUE: $120.00

CURRENT BID: $35.00

16 TUESDAY. DECEMBER 2, 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

CURRENT BID: $50.00

VALUE: $125.00

LOT#114

CURRENT BID: $30.00

VALUE: $120.00

LOT#115

CURRENT BID: $50.00

VALUE: $125.00

LOT#116

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room

CURRENT BID: $62.00

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

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

CURRENT BID: $45.00

VALUE: $125.00

CURRENT BID: $25.00

VALUE: $100.00

$100 Gift Certiﬁcate

LOT#119

VALUE: $125.00

CURRENT BID: $50.00

4-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES LOT#124

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $30.00

LOT#120

CURRENT BID: $45.00

VALUE: $125.00

4-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES LOT#125

CURRENT BID: $25.00

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $60.00

VALUE: $125.00

4-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES LOT#126

CURRENT BID: $25.00

VALUE: $100.00

2-$50 GIFT CERTIFICATES

$100 Gift Certiﬁcate

LOT#121

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

727 Anderton Ave, Comox • 250-339-1224 CURRENT BID: $26.00 LOT#129 VALUE: $100.00

727 Anderton Ave, Comox • 250-339-1224 CURRENT BID: $30.00 LOT#130 VALUE: $100.00

$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: $37.00

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: $75.00

VALUE: $194.00

JUMP WHEELED DUFFLE BAG

CURRENT BID: $40.00

LOT#139

VALUE: $124.95

www.painterslodge.com

CURRENT BID: $40.00

SAMSONITE WHEELED D BACKPACK Black/Grey

Blue or Bark

CURRENT BID: $80.00

VALUE: $180.00

BIOSTRAT SKIN RENEWAL KIT

5th & Duncan Downtown Courtenay • 250.703.2141

LOT#144

Pearl Cove

CURRENT BID: $65.00

Pearl Cove VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $0.00

PILON TOOL RENTALS

HUSQVARNA HU775 AWD SELFPROPELLED MOWER

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

LOT#149

CURRENT BID: $160.00

PILON TOOL RENTALS

HUSQVARNA YTA18542 ALL COMPACT MOWER TRACTOR

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

LOT#163

VALUE: $1899.99

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $4.00

BIOSTRAT DEEP PORE CLEANSE 75 MINUTE TREATMENT VALUE: $110.00

CURRENT BID: $40.00

PILON TOOL RENTALS

BEARCAT GN7100E 389CC HONDA GX390 ENGINE GENERATOR

LOT#154

LOT#159

VALUE: $1999.95

CURRENT BID: $950.00

CURRENT BID: $40.00

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: $45.00

PILON TOOL RENTALS

HUSQVARNA HU800 AWD SELFPROPELLED MOWER

LOT#155

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

LOT#160

CURRENT BID: $200.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

LOT#173

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $65.00

$500 CREDIT TOWARDS

CURRENT BID: $75.00

VALUE: $194.00

CURRENT BID: $80.00

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.

LOT#147

CURRENT BID: $40.00

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

Salon & Esthetics Studio

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

VALUE: $207.00

CURRENT BID: $80.00

AS FEATURED AT WEST COAST WOMEN’S SHOW

Pearl Cove VALUE: $110.00

Pearl Cove

2 GLYCOLIC PEELS FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN

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

LOT#151

CURRENT BID: $55.00

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#152

Pearl Cove

Salon & Esthetics Studio

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

VALUE: $138.00

CURRENT BID: $50.00

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: $50.00

LOT#157

VALUE: $138.00

CURRENT BID: $50.00

PILON TOOL RENTALS

HUSQVARNA NOVA64 RELL MOWER ADJUSTABLE BLADE HEIGHT

PILON TOOL RENTALS

BEARCAT SC2170 2” CHIPPER SHREDDER 170CC SUBARU ENGINE

LOT#156

LOT#161

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

CURRENT BID: $50.00

VALUE: $159.90

LOT#162

CURRENT BID: $495.00

VALUE: $999.95

1089 Braidwood Rd

www.theprimechophouse.com

250 871 7292

LOT#164

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $62.00

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

LOT#165

CURRENT BID: $52.00

VALUE: $100.00

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

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $20.00

$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: $52.00

VALUE: $100.00

$500 CREDIT TOWARDS

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $63.00

$500 CREDIT TOWARDS

SQUARE 1 TRAVEL & CRUISE

BC Reg 3140-4

LOT#179

VALUE: $500.00

250-338-0211 CURRENT BID: $52.00

$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: $230.00

LOT#176

VALUE: $500.00

COURTENAY BC 250-334-0355

SQUARE 1 TRAVEL & CRUISE

BC Reg 3140-4

CURRENT BID: $230.00

CURRENT BID: $65.00

VALUE: $100.00

Trafalgar Tours

LOT#177

VALUE: $500.00

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

CURRENT BID: $230.00

$500 CREDIT TOWARDS

COURTENAY BC 250-334-0355

SQUARE 1 TRAVEL & CRUISE

BC Reg 3140-4

CURRENT BID: $230.00

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: $64.00

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: $54.00

Rattan Plus

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

West World Tours

(New Bookings Only)

CURRENT BID: $240.00

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: $42.00

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: $24.00 LOT#127 VALUE: $100.00

4 x $25 Gift Certificates

Rattan Plus #2-720 30th St., Courtenay • 250-871-PURE (7873) CURRENT BID: $20.00 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: $20.00

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: $40.00

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: $950.00

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#158

CURRENT BID: $42.00

Pearl Cove

TOWARDS BIOSTRAT FACIAL OR PEELS

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

VALUE: $118.00

w w w. p a i n t e r s l o d g e . c o m CURRENT BID: $140.00 LOT#145 VALUE: $357.08

4-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

250-334-2322 LOT#136

www.painterslodge.com

CURRENT BID: $70.00

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: $95.00

VALUE: $199.00

*Subject to availability

5th & Duncan Downtown Courtenay • 250.703.2141

LOT#143

LOT#135

CURRENT BID: $35.00

VALUE: $125.00

3-2760 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

250-334-2322

2230 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay • 250-338-1482

CURRENT BID: $52.00

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#117

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

727 Anderton Ave, Comox • 250-339-1224 CURRENT BID: $25.00 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

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

CURRENT BID: $240.00

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: $60.00

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: $65.00

www.comoxvalleyecho.com

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2014

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)

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

CURRENT BID: $60.00

VALUE: $124.90

WORKSAFE FIRST AID KIT

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

LOT#184

CURRENT BID: $60.00

VALUE: $124.95

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

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: $90.00

VALUE: $320.00

LOT#189

CURRENT BID: $80.00

VALUE: $320.00

LOT#185

CURRENT BID: $50.00

VALUE: $150.00

LOT#186

CURRENT BID: $55.00

VALUE: $150.00

1-1599 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

250.338.1284

sublimefashioncollection@shawbiz.ca

CURRENT BID: $30.00

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#191

CURRENT BID: $25.00

VALUE: $100.00

$100 Gift Certiﬁcate

1-1599 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

250.338.1284

sublimefashioncollection@shawbiz.ca

LOT#194

CURRENT BID: $25.00

VALUE: $100.00

Husband &NewWife Memberships Members Only

1 Intermediate Golf Membership

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SUNNYDALE

New Members Only - 19 to 29 years

GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

250 334 3232 LOT#198

5291 North Island Hwy

CURRENT BID: $500.00

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: $27.00

LOT#199

LOT#208

VALUE: $100.00

5291 North Island Hwy

CURRENT BID: $250.00

VALUE: $550.00

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: $23.00

www.surecourtenay.ca

| VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $20.00

$100 Gift Certificate

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

$100 Gift Certificate CURRENT BID: $22.00

CURRENT BID: $27.00

VALUE: $100.00

$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: $55.00

VALUE: $179.00

1-1599 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

$100 Gift Certiﬁcate

CURRENT BID: $25.00

LOT#187

$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

VALUE: $100.00

AdultNewMembership Members Only OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SUNNYDALE 250 334 3232

CURRENT BID: $27.00

$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: $25.00

LOT#197

LOT#206

VALUE: $100.00

5291 North Island Hwy

CURRENT BID: $300.00

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: $25.00

$100 Gift Certificate

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

CURRENT BID: $22.00

CURRENT BID: $30.00

VALUE: $100.00

GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

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

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

CURRENT BID: $24.00

LOT#207

CURRENT BID: $25.00

VALUE: $100.00

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

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

LOT#209

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $27.00

LOT#210

CURRENT BID: $100.00

VALUE: $207.00

LOT#211

VALUE: $207.00

CURRENT BID: $80.00

LOT#212

CURRENT BID: $80.00

VALUE: $207.00

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

LOT#213

VALUE: $207.00

CURRENT BID: $80.00

LOT#214

VALUE: $207.00

CURRENT BID: $80.00

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

LOT#218

VALUE: $207.00

CURRENT BID: $85.00

LOT#219

VALUE: $207.00

CURRENT BID: $75.00

LOT#215

VALUE: $207.00

CURRENT BID: $80.00

LOT#216

VALUE: $207.00

CURRENT BID: $75.00

LOT#217

CURRENT BID: $75.00

VALUE: $207.00

1 MONTH UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP

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

LOT#220

VALUE: $140.00

CURRENT BID: $65.00

LOT#221

VALUE: $140.00

CURRENT BID: $60.00

LOT#222

CURRENT BID: $60.00

VALUE: $140.00

2x $50 Gift Certificates

$100 Gift Certiﬁcate

2-$50 Gift Certiﬁcates

5-204 Old Island Hwy, Courtenay

(next to Canadian Tire) 250-871-0620

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

LOT#223

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $45.00

LOT#224

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $24.00

4-$25 Gift Certiﬁcates

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

LOT#228

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $37.00

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE

LOT#229

BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID: $95.00 VALUE: $400.00

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE

CURRENT BID: $50.00

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID: $95.00 VALUE: $400.00

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE

BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

CURRENT BID: $37.00

LOT#226

VALUE: $100.00

LOT#230

VALUE: $500.00

CURRENT BID: $225.00

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

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

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID: $95.00 VALUE: $400.00

LOT#235

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE

BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

VALUE: $575.00

CURRENT BID: $225.00

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID: $100.00 VALUE: $400.00

LOT#236

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE

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

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID: $100.00 LOT#240 VALUE: $400.00

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID: $95.00 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

250.897.0239

CURRENT BID: $25.00

$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: $42.00

LOT#244

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $27.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Whyte’s Framing & Gallery

LOT#249

VALUE: $100.00

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

CURRENT BID: $42.00

LOT#245

VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID: $27.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Whyte’s Framing & Gallery

LOT#250

VALUE: $100.00

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

CURRENT BID: $42.00

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

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

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID: $95.00 VALUE: $400.00

LOT#237

100 GIFT CERTIFICATE CE 104-2270 Cliffe Ave, COURTENAY

BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID: $95.00 LOT#239 VALUE: $400.00

100 GIFT CERTIFICATE CE

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID: $95.00 VALUE: $400.00

LOT#232

BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

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

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID: $95.00 LOT#238 VALUE: $400.00

100 GIFT CERTIFICATE CE

BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

250-338-5666 LOT#231

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Ballet Victoria joining local youth dance company True Colours Youth Company of Performing Arts present their annual Dance Performance ‘L’ Dances inspired by Love - December 5th and 6th at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay. True Colours, now in its 9th year, consists of a Junior and Senior company from the Comox Valley, Campbell River and Port Alberni. The 2014 Junior company members are Holly Acciaroli, Timandra Draper, Phenix Konrad, Ryleigh McMillan, Teegan Stoudt, Gracie Taylor, Raylan Telford, Livea Timms, Mikayla Volkers and Kaitlyn Welsh. Shannon Caine, Cassidy Chalk, Grace Harvey, Madison Lagan, Kennedy Ledingham, James-Amzin Nahirnick, Kailyn Nottebrock, Annalie Oldale and Evelyn Yan return as our Senior Company. Michelle Henly, Artistic Director of True Colours says “this upcoming performance showcases the amazing talents of these young dancers and guest performers and choreographers, and is not to be missed.” This season showcases work set by guest choreographers from around British Columbia and pieces are based on their interpretation of Love.

Many are choreographed and taught in just one day, a testament to the dedication and hard work of these young dancers. The show, simply titled ‘L’, explores the concept of what love inspires in us, from what it is to the many emotions it leaves us with. Assistant Director Jessie Gervais says “the theme of this show will resonate with and entertain all ages.” True Colours is excited and proud to share the stage for both shows with dancers from Ballet Victoria,Principal Dancer Andrea Robin Bayne and our own Jessie Gervais. There will be two performances this year to allow you the opportunity to catch this amazing show: Friday December 5th at 7 pm (all tickets $20.00) and Saturday December 6th at 2 pm (Matinee special - 12 years and under $10). Tickets are on sale now at the Sid Williams box office 250-334-2830 or online at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com We would like to extend a huge thank you to our sponsors: Courtenay Budget Brake & Muffler Auto Centre;Broadstreet Properties; Impact Reforestation Ltd.; Ryan Williams (Remax); Silhouette Theatre and Dance Shop; Bodyworx

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the skin.” Hollinger’s favourite product is her Butter Bar, a soap laden with cocoa butter that produces a thick, rich lather. Another popular item is her Nitty Gritty Bar. “It’s great for gardeners and mechanics. It has ground flax and poppy seeds to give it extra abrasive cleaning power,” she says. There are many other natural bath and body products at the Fair - bath oils and salts, face creams, lip balm and more - more

than enough to fill a gift basket with sweet-scented, sensual delights. (Unscented products are also available.) Denman Christmas Craft Fair, Dec 6 & 7, 10:00 - 4:00, at the Denman Community Hall and Activity Centre. Delicious lunches and decadent desserts available at both venues. Walk onto the ferry and take the free shuttle up the hill. More info: 250335-2148 and/or find us on Facebook for a sneak preview.

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Annual event marks 25th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, plus coming exhibition In honour of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and in honour of Walking With Our Sisters, the Comox Valley Transition Society will host a vigil at noon on Saturday, Dec. 6, on the plaza in front of the Comox Valley Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave., Courtenay. This year’s National Day of Remembrance and Action is the 25th anni-

versary of the Montreal Massacre, where 14 young women were gunned down simply because they were women. For the last 25 years, vigils and other memorials have been held on Dec. 6 across Canada, including the Comox Valley, in which all women who have gone missing or have been murdered are remembered and honoured. In addition, we are collaborating to bring Walk-

ing With Our Sisters to K’omoks Band Hall from July 31 - August 15, 2015. Walking With Our Sisters is an international touring memorial made up of 1810 pairs of moccasin tops that have been created by over 1400 caring and concerned individuals to honour and pay respect to the lives and existence of the missing and murdered aboriginal women across North America. They are not forgotten.

They are sisters, mothers, daughters, aunties, cousins, grandmothers, wives, partners and friends. They have been cared for and they are loved. But they have been taken from us too soon. Walking With Our Sisters is currently scheduled to tour to over 31 locations in the next six years across North America before its final installation in September of 2019. The Transition Soci-

Third session Wednesday in climate change course Comox United Church and the Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship are sponsoring a six session course on The Climate Change Era. The third session, entitled AN EARTH SPIRITUALITY FOR THE CLIMATE CHANGE ERA will take place Wednesday evening, December 3, from 7-9 p.m. in the main hall of the Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive in Comox. Cost by donation. Climate change is a unique issue, unlike any issue that faith groups have had to deal with before. It will suggest the need for these groups and others concerned with this issue to adopt an Earth Spirituality. The session will be led by Mike Bell. He has MA degrees in Communications and Theology. He was a friend and fellow monk with Thomas Berry, a geologian and the Father of the New Cosmology. For further information contact Mike at 250-890-3671 or mikebell@shaw.ca

ety is honoured to work in partnership with representatives of First Nations, Métis, and other organizations and individuals to bring this nationally important memorial to our community and Vancouver Island. This will be the first location stop in British Columbia for the tour. Everyone is welcome to join us on Dec. 6. For more information, please call 250-897-0511.

Philosophers’ Café asks the question “Are we getting lonelier?”

Captain Thunderpants will entertain the kids at Christmas Party on Saturday

Bring the children to Christmas Party at Courtenay Recreation Get into the Christmas Spirit and come to Courtenay Recreation - Lewis Centre for the Children’s Christmas Party on Saturday, December 6 at 1:00 - 2:30 pm. Celebrate this special afternoon with Captain Thunderpants as he entertains you with fun songs, dancing, singing and Decking the Halls. There will be a special visit from “Santa”. The party is for children 9 years and under. Admission is FREE with a dona-

tion to the food bank. If you are looking for something unique to give at Christmas, check out the “Gnarly Little Christmas Craft Fair.” Support the youth and purchase a special homemade craft, baked goods and more. The items are truly amazing. The craft fair is held on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. If you require more information, please call the Lewis Centre at 250 338-5371

Why is there an increase in suicide among seniors? Could it be because they feel more isolated? What does it mean when young people have hundreds of friends whom they have never seen? Are they isolated or are they hyperconnected? Come to the Philosophers’ Café as Senior’s Advocate Helen Whittaker leads a discussion on isolation in our society. Share your thoughts on whether we are becoming increasingly lonely or whether we are moving to a new form of social connection. Once a month a speaker will introduce a theme to the Café, and then all who attend can join in respectful, non-partisan conversation, or just sit back and listen. You are welcome to propose topics and introduce them at future Cafés. Themes should be of broad interest and national significance, and have an element of controversy to them. As with each Café, Helen Whitaker will have just

Isolation or hyper-connection? 10 minutes to introduce the topic, and then the floor is open for 50 minutes of moderated discussion. When: Wednesday, December 3, 7:00-8:00PM Cost: Free Location: Comox Quality Foods Café (in the solarium), 2275 Guthrie Road, Comox, BC V9M 4G1 More Info: peter@peterschwarzhoff.ca

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On Thursday, Dec. 4 at their Winter Season Potluck, CV Growers and Seed Savers will host Connie Kuramoto, owner of Gardens on the Go, Qualicum Beach. Connie offers customized Organic Horticultural Courses, workshops, tours, and talks. She has over 20 years experience, and “learns something new about Horticulture every

day.” Gathering at Creekside Commons at 6 pm Connie will do a short presentation on “Sheet Mulching to Improve Soils” after the potluck meal. All are welcome to attend; members are free, and guests by donation. Bring a dish to share and your gardening questions and tips. Creekside Commons is 2202 Lambert, Cour-

tenay. Take Cumberland Road, turn left onto 20th Street, then the first right onto Lambert. Follow to the end of Lambert and park on the street. There is limited parking, watch for parking guides. Creekside is a shoes-off sort of place, so bring slippers, and a mug. For more information contact Susan at 250-3342375

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etc. THE ROYAL BALLET AT THE RIALTO London’s Royal Ballet is being shown at the Rialto Theatre. Recorded at the Royal Opera House, the Rialto will be showing four ballets. The ﬁrst performance is Manon on Saturday, December 6, at 10:00 am. Kenneth MacMillan’s acclaimed tragic ballet is a modern masterpiece. Manon’s brother Lescaut is offering her to the highest bidder when she meets Des Grieux and falls in love. They elope to Paris, but when Monsieur G.M. offers Manon a life of luxury as his mistress she cannot resist. Tickets on sale now at the Rialto: adults and youth $16.99, seniors $14.99, children $11.99. Purchase all 4 for a 10% saving. For more information call (250) 338-5502 or visit landmarkcinemas.com.

MERVILLE STARTS OAPO GROUP As many of the “baby boomer” generation are reaching their golden years, a group in Merville is reviving the Old Age Pensioners Chapter #70 at the Big Yellow Merville Hall. They are inviting anyone 60 years old and over to come to a soup and bun lunch at the hall on Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. for only $5. The organizers, who jokingly said OAP really stands for “Only Awesome People,” will have an informal discussion of possible activities and programs for the chapter. Representatives from Black Creek and Cumberland OAP have been invited to talk about their organizations.

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

CALLING ALL MUNICIPAL PENSIONERS Do you receive a pension from The Municipal Pension Plan?” The next North Island MPRA meeting will be: Dec. 3rd at 12:00, at the Comox Legion, 1825 Comox Ave. A $5.00 lunch will be served. Our guest speaker is a local Pharmacist, who will answer any questions we have regarding medications we may be taking. For further information, contact Graeme (garage@ shaw.ca) or Jim Russell (250339-0236) RSVP for lunch

ICELANDERS GET TOGETHER DEC. 2 Icelanders of the Comox Valley are holding the Annual Get Together on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 7 - 9pm. The Evergreen Lounge at the Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton is the venue. This event welcomes Icelanders, Western Icelanders, relatives of Icelanders and anyone interested in the Icelandic experience. An Icelander is deﬁned as anyone with a drop of Icelandic blood in them. Coffee will be served and stories exchanged. There will be a small fee to pay for the hall. Participants are encouraged to bring goodies.

Creek Christmas! Visit us on Facebook or at blackcreek-cc. com. Call 250-337-5190 for more information.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Have breakfast with Santa and help some worthy causes at the same time. The Comox Valley Children’s Day Care Society, in partnership with Comox Community Centre, presents its 2nd annual ‘by donation’ pancake breakfast from 9-11 am, Saturday, Dec. 6. All donations go to the CVCDCS and their preschools to help fund programs. Enjoy the pancakes (normal and allergy-friendly available), fruit, drinks (coffee, tea and juice boxes), pictures with Santa (bring your camera), music and fun. The fun all happens at the Comox Community Centre, 1855 Noel Ave.

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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.

With what has become one of the most eagerly anticipated Christmas traditions, Vancouver Island MusicFest is set to release a limited quantity of weekend passes for the 2015 Festival. MusicFest’s Christmas in July - Weekend Passes are on sale on Monday, December 1, 2014 - online only at www. islandmusicfest.com. Ticket prices for this tier only are: $139.00 (plus tax & service fee) for Adults & Seniors weekend passes, Youth weekend passes are $79.00 (plus tax & service fee), and as always, Kids 12 and under are free at the gate when accompanies by an adult. Last year the Vancouver Island MusicFest Christmas in July tickets sold out in 90 minutes. So don’t wait. This year, give the gift of MusicFest! Vancouver Island MusicFest takes place July 10 - 12, 2015. For Festival information and tickets go to www. islandmusicfest.com.

BLACK CREEK CRAFT FAIR

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The annual Black Creek Christmas Craft Fair happens Saturday, December 6 from 10 to 3 p.m. at the Black Creek Community Centre, 2001 Black Creek Rd. Kids activities will be offered so parents can shop. Our kitchen will be open serving chili, cinnamon buns, soup and sandwiches. Featuring vendors from across the Comox Valley, we invite you to shop local and experience a rustic Black

The ACW is having its annual Holly Tea and Bake Sale on Saturday, Dec. 6 at St. John’s Anglican Church, 579 5th Street, Courtenay. From 2:00pm-4:00pm enjoy an afternoon tea by donation. Great baking available to buy.

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YOUTH CRAFTERS WANTED Looking to make some extra holiday spending money? Are you crafty and between the ages of 10-19 years? Then The Gnarly Little Christmas Craft Fair sounds perfect for you! Each year Courtenay Recreation hosts this unique, youth craft fair, especially designed for local youth to sell their wares and show off their

crafting talent just in time for Christmas. The 6th Annual Gnarly Little Christmas Craft Fair will be taking place at The Lewis Centre December 6th, 11-3pm, and it is only $10 to register a table. To book a table please call The Lewis Center at 250-338-5371. For more information please call Kristine Klupsas at 250-334-8138 ext. 223.

Go take a cookie walk Dec. 6 Faith Lutheran Missionary League will be holding a Bazaar, Bake Sale and Cookie Walk in the basement of Faith Lutheran Church, 1688 McPhee Ave., Courtenay, on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 am to 1 pm. We will have gift baskets, evergreen swags and wreaths, mystery gifts, a new to you table, and lots of hand-knitted articles hats for babies, children’s

sweaters, colourful sweaters for dogs and more. At our popular cookie walk, you will be invited to choose from a variety of home baked Christmas cookies which we will box for you. They make wonderful gifts for shut-ins. Proceeds from a garage and a plant sale and a recent potluck luncheon enabled us to make donations to Canadian Lutheran

World Relief, BC Mission Boat Society, Lutheran Bible Translators, Lutheran Association of Missionary Pilots, Haiti Mission Society and to the Christian Children’s Society. Locally, we support Youth for Christ and Pastors Pantry. We are currently collecting items and filling socks with gloves, touques and toiletries for distribution to the needy.

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