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Teachers’ union sets up trust account to help Bally family BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff
Evelyn Bally, with her daughter, makes emotional plea for driver who killed her husband in hit-and-run to come forward.
The Comox District Teachers’ Association has set up a trust account to help the family of Paul Bally, who was killed in a hit and run in Fanny Bay. Bally, a French and Math teacher at Lake Trail, is survived by wife Evelyn and their two
children Desmond, 13 and Calixa, 9. President Nick Moore wants to thank eveyone who has rallied to help the teachers, staff, students, and family after the sudden death of Bally. “Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragedy,” said Moore.
“This will be an especially difficult time for Paul’s wife Evelyn and 2 children.” In an effort to help support them, the CDTA opened a trust account at Coastal Community Credit Union. Anyone wishing to help can go to the bank and donate money to the Paul Bally
Family Trust Account. People can also email Moore at pres71@cdta71. org and he will arrange a time to pick up or drop off donations if people can’t make it into the bank. This, in conjunction with other support that is being set up from people all over the Comox Valley will help the family through this difficult time.
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Crimestoppers tip led to arrest (Continued from page 3) He was found about four-and-a-half hours later lying in the ditch a few kilometres down the road from where he started his journey. A T-shirt that read, “just because you CAN/doesn’t mean you SHOULD” covered Prad’s slender body. “Mr. Prad, I’m going to release you,” said Lamperson, after reading off a list of conditions that included keeping the peace, reporting to a bail supervisor and residing where directed. “You’re not to possess or consume alcohol.” The offence carries a
maximum sentence of life in prison. Sgt. Mark Whitworth, unit commander of the RCMP’s North Vancouver Island Traffic Services department, said more charges are possible. “A very bad decision was made,” he said. “It’s an unimaginable tragedy.” Acting on a Crime Stoppers tip that came in Wednesday afternoon, RCMP headed to a Royston residence. They found an F350 matching the description of the vehicle they were looking for and located Prad. “Through questioning of the occupants of the house and a cursory examination
of the truck enough belief existed to make an arrest and seize the vehicle,” he said. “He was taken into custody without incident.” Prad was arrested around 8 p.m. Police took Prad to the Courtenay Courthouse where he was formally charged the next day. The arrest follows a teary-eyed plea from the victim’s wife who urged the driver to surrender to police. Bally, 48, taught at Lake Trail School in Courtenay for 17 years, gaining a reputation for his uncanny ability to make learning pleasant for everyone. Many students remem-
ber the incentive currency “Bally Bucks” he would hand out for answering problems during Math lessons or responding to questions in French class. Police said the suspect couldn’t have been apprehended without the help of the community. “We want to extend our great appreciation to the public for assisting and bringing some level of closure to Mrs. Bally and the family,” Whitworth said. “The focus is on doing everything we can possible to reduce some of the anxiety and the great feeling of loss.” Prad is due back in court Jan. 15.
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Critical safety tips before you hit the road for winter Winter is around the corner, and in most parts of B.C. the snow and sub zero temperatures have already arrived For drivers, that means extra caution is required behind the wheel, as well as ensuring that your vehicle is prepared for the annual change in weather and road conditions. This year, don’t be caught off guard by the snow, ice and By Blair Qualey heavy rains that are inevitable across B.C. in the coming weeks and months. Start by ensuring that your vehicle is prepared for the inclement weather. That means getting a tune-up at your authorized dealer service centre. This will cover a number of important vehicle checks and detect any potential problems. For example, a tune-up will ensure your brakes, tires and battery are in good condition, and that the fuel, air and transmission filters are clean. It will also check that the heating system, defroster and
wipers are working properly, which are critical, especially during unpredictable winter weather. Winter tires are not mandatory in B.C., except on certain roadways. Still, ICBC recommends them for your safety and the safety of other drivers. According to Transport Canada, all season tires begin to lose their elasticity and grip on the road at temperatures below 7°C. Drivers should also make sure their vehicle is equipped with an emergency kit which includes items such as jumper cables, a flashlight, flares, blankets, candles and matches, and bottled water. It’s also a good idea to check the pressure of the spare tire in the trunk. According to an ICBC survey, almost four in 10 respondents felt less confident driving during the winter, likely due to unpredictable road conditions. This includes black ice and hydroplaning, both of which are common during the winter months.
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A Merry Christmas to all The following editorial is reprinted from the Cumberland Islander, Christmas 1925.
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hristmas is the time of unselfishness, the season of kindness. Through most of the year we are all too silent with those who are most near and dear to us. We seldom pause to say the things which lie just beneath the commonplace of common things. But Christmas comes at the end of the year to give us all a brief time of thinking of others. Greetings are more cordial, candles gleam in the windows, and the carol singers seek out the sick and shut-in to bring cheer to their lonely lives. There is something about Christmas that burns up the ashes of selfishness. December 25 is not unlike all the other days in the year, so far as the sunrise and sunset are concerned, but the spirit of the Christmas child, whose birth we celebrate, is abroad on the day and somehow we feel there is truly “peace on earth, goodwill toward men.” Throughout the rest of the year the cold glacier of matter of factness creeps gradually over the heart. As children we often express the love we feel for those about us. But as we grow older we begin to take things for granted. Too often we feel ashamed of the tenderness we feel. Everywhere men and women are looking for kindness, for tenderness, for “someone who cares.” Nothing is more terrible than feeling yourself utterly alone. And then comes Christmas, the great holiday of the Christian religion, offering a Saviour born in Bethlehem, a Father in Heaven, a personal God. “Someone who cares”, a refuge for the lonely. So begin now to say the full sweet word to those in your home. Speak cheerfully to the friend you meet upon the street and even give a smile of recognition to the stranger. Soon out of sight one of these will go, those dear familiar ones who have drudged by your side so long, will drop by the way, and sitting alone with loneliness you will think of some kind word you might have said and they might have heard. For some people, this is easier than for others. Some like those in the Holmes poem, “The Voices”, feel deeply
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but are unable to put their sentiments into words. But there is one way in which everyone can express his affection for others. This is by the universal language of actions, for ac-
tions, says Emerson, are after all, a kind of words. We can all say “A Merry Christmas”. We all can forget for one day in the year the ordinary things of life and be good and kind to somebody else.
LETTERS YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT I’ve been looking at my shopping list as Christmas rolls around. There’s a special gift I’m looking for that seems no where to be found. It’s a universal present given many years ago, By a very special messenger I’m sure you all must know. Actually this whole season is an object of his light. If it hadn’t have been for Jesus Christ we wouldn’t have a silent night. Please let me take a moment to describe this gift to you. The gift of God is eternal life, the substance of it true, And it is God’s intentions to give this gift to you. Accept this gift of life it’s easy just receive, The Jesus Christ of Christmas and on his word believe. Murray Coulter Courtenay
CHRISTMAS EVE The rain stopped. For four days we had been driving down a highway in the South Island of New
Zealand, and had yet to see the snow-capped mountain peaks or to feel the warmth of the sun. Hopefully the sun would shine tomorrow, Christmas Day. My mind began to wander back to the many happy, but hectic Christmases we had spent in B.C. I remembered the rectory phone ringing constantly, the door bell chiming, the gift wrapping, the hospital visiting, the Sunday School pageants, the church decorating, and just all the general noise and confusion. As I stared out into the twilight, I noticed a small white sign saying, “Glow Worm Dell”. We parked the car, and within minutes were enfolded in complete darkness. I could feel the cold damp air on my face as we followed a narrow path bordered by scrub bush leading toward a glade. The tree branches were entwined overhead forming a natural arch. When our eyes grew accustomed to the darkness, we began to notice tiny spots of white light on the ferns, the blades of grass, the spidery bushes, and on the rock face all around us. Soon all the trees began to glow and glimmer. We were surrounded by millions of fairy lights. The sound of water lured us to the end of the grove, and thus to a larger open area. Here a small waterfall cascaded
into a miniature pool. The pool was ringed by moss-covered stones. Each stone was the home of a family of glow-worms. So, they too, were faintly glowing. The stars above shone brightly and were mirrored in the water. The stillness and this natural beauty were breathtaking. Peace perfect peace. It was Christmas. June Lunny (Composed for St. John the Divine centennial year) GLAD TO SEE DAM I’m glad to see that the Site C Dam project is finally moving ahead after 50 years of talk. The dam is going to take a full 10 years to build before it produces a single megawatt of power, so the sooner we get things going the better. After all, who can imagine what the clean energy demands on our province’s power grid will be a decade from now in 2024. It could be LNG, it could be new, next generation mines and processing plants, it could be something that’s not even on the radar yet. Whatever it is, having a robust supply of reliable, cleanly generated energy is an economic asset that gives us an ongoing edge in a world dealing with climate change and the need to lower carbon emissions. Bravo to all those who worked to make Site C a reality. Jimmy Pelk Langley, B.C.
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Rogers to build new cell phone tower Telecommunications project aims to improve wireless service in the Comox area BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staffr
View from airport parking lot looking southwest at tower.
Rogers Communications will be building a telecommunications tower in Comox to improve wireless coverage in the area. A representative of the company, Matthew McDonagh presented their plans to town council at Wednesday’s regular meeting. McDonagh said Rogers plans to erect a 36.5 metre monopole at 1301 Knight Road near the Comox Valley Airport to accommodate the increasing demand for wireless service. At present, Rogers has existing infrastructure on the rooftop at St. Joseph’s General Hospital but it’s currently functioning at full capacity due to the proliferation of high-bandwidth smart phones and highspeed data devices. In his presentation, McDonagh used the comment of Comox Valley Airport’s CEO Fred Bigelow to put stronger emphasis on the
Passengers, tenants and employees utilizing Rogers wireless are currently unable to use their devices at the Comox Valley Airport.” FRED BIGELOW CV Airport CEO
Wireless service is critical to maintaining and encouraging growth, ensuring public safey and enabling personal communicaitons.
Photo simulation showing view from Knight Road looking southeast at proposed site rationale behind Roger’s desire to build a new tower. “Passengers, tenants and employees utilizing Rogers wireless are currently unable to use their devices at the Comox Valley Airport,” said Bigelow. “I personally have witnessed passengers walking out the doors of the
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terminal and all the way to Knight Road to search for a signal with no success.” McDonagh said that wireless service is critical to maintaining and encouraging growth, ensuring public safety and enabling personal communications. Around 60 per cent of 911 calls are made from mobile devices and around 50
per cent of households rely solely on cell phones. The main objective is to provide improved highspeed wireless voice and data service to businesses, residents and visitors to Comox. The site they chose already has a Telus tower. It’s on industrial land and McDonagh said during
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consultations, they have received zero objections from adjacent properties. It will be visible high up but it will screened by mature trees. Council endorsed the tower plan.
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endars for sale at local merchants and parties and trivia nights held frequently to help shore up support. The CCFS had already brought in $400,000 by September. This outpouring from mountain bikers, herbalists, artists and more, hasn’t gone unnoticed by the loggers. “They have a good track record of closing and getting donations – I mean they’ve raised $146,000 in one day,” De Lisle said, referring to the Perseverance Party for the Forest held at the Community Recreation Institute gymnasium Oct. 26. “We want to have a good relationship.” This was music to the ears of Meaghan Cursons, the forest society’s communications coordinator. “I think those kinds of announcements are really important for our donors to hear to have confidence in the work that we’re doing,” she said. “A willing seller is a really important thing on a purchase project.” A community group may want to save a forest from imminent destruction, but it takes too to tango, she noted.
Logging company agrees to defer cutting BY DREW A. PENNER Echo Staff The passion of Cumberlanders for their community forest – and their ability to put their money where their mouth is – played a key role in convincing the logging company with plans to harvest timber there by 2016 to defer cutting on three sections of land. This will give the Cumberland Community Forest Society (CCFS) a chance to come up with the $1.2 million they expect it will cost to buy the areas outright. “We’ve agreed to defer the areas and work with them,” said Ian De Lisle, area Manager for Hancock Forest Management, in
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Members of Oyster River Fire Rescue present Brent Hobden of the Salvation Army with several boxes of food and $900 that they collected at their recent food hamper drive at Discovery Foods in Oyster River. The fire department would like to thank the community for their support and Discovery Foods for their generous do-
nation of $500 worth of groceries and for allowing them to have their hamper drive at the store. In the photo from L to R: Tamy Beauredgard, Wil Baum, Jolena Purden, Amanda Voletz, Paul Theriault, Brent Hobden of the Salvation Army, Ron Schulz and Discovery Foods reps, Adrian Farmer and Chris Nichols
The LINC Youth Centre and Indoor Skatepark would like to thank the community for their patience and support during our recent flooding. We managed to move our 7th Annual Turkey Dinner to The Filberg Centre Lounge, on Sunday December 14, to share in a festive evening of fun and food with upwards of 50 youth! Thank you to our event sponsors Thrifty Foods (downtown), Searle’s Shoes, Sieffert’s Farm Market, Hot Chocolates, Grains Bakery, Lush Val-
ley Food Action Society, Anne, Robbie, Comox Valley Glacier Kings, Ethereal - DJs Adam and Corey, Chancellor, the wandering magician, Courtenay Recreation, City of Courtenay, Courtenay Recreational Association, and CRA Board for their support and donations to the event. Because of your support, we were able to give many youth a night of celebration and food that they may not receive otherwise. Thank you. There are lots of other great activities going on
at The LINC over the holidays including movie nights, Free Food Frenzy and Family Drop-ins. Family Drop-ins will be during our regular Tuesday Tween Nights, December 23 and 30, 2014, from 12pm-6pm and are open to youth 9-12 years, and/or families. Please note, all children under 9, or over 12, must be accompanied by their family. Drop-in $2.50/person or $5/family. We are nearly back to regular business at The LINC. FMI please call The LINC at 250-334-8138.
Logging company defers forest cutting (Continued from page 7) “This is about the trust that exists right now between multiple organizations, between our donors, between our funders, the Village of Cumberland and Hancock,” she said. “I think that’s why we’re going to be successful, because there is so much trust involved.” Coun. Gwyn Sproule lives right across from the hill on which much of the trees in question are located. She had spent a lot of
time advocating for green corridors in the community. “It’s always good to have deferred logging,” she said, though she added the company is planning to cut trees in a number of other areas within Village boundaries in the next few years. “It’s the areas they’re planning to go to next that has me concerned.” However, she said it was significant that Hancock has agreed to press pause on its plans to log in “critical” habitat.
“I understand that there’s real willingness to work with the forest society,” she said, adding she appreciated the company coming to council to announce its plans. “It looks like they’re willing to sell at full market value.” Mayor Leslie Baird also complimented Hancock’s business approach. “I think they’re being very community minded,” she said. “They know how important these forests are to the community of Cumberland.”
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A light show at Christmas Parts of the Comox Valley are well lit up for Christmas. Clockwise, from top right: A small part of the street scene at Farquharson Drive, off Back Road; polar bears invade the Foxxwood area of Comox; reindeer visit a home in the Valley View area; happy snowmen on Hobson Avenue, Courtenay. Photos by Philip Round
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Ten Santa-approved ways to reduce holiday airport stress The Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) has issued its annual top 10 holiday travel tips to help passengers plan ahead for the upcoming busy travel season. Addressing a range of issues from miniature reindeer to chatty elves, YQQ is hoping that passengers will use these light-hearted tips to help make their journeys over the holidays as enjoyable as possible: 1. Warning: Playful elves are tinkering around with our terminal hours - We have it
on good authority that Santa’s sleigh won’t touch down at YQQ if the building is open, so we have to close down early on Christmas Eve (and on a few other nights too). 2. Impress Santa by arriving early - It is going to be busy in the terminal over the holidays and there will be lines at the airline counters and security. Check with your airline to determine what time you should arrive at the airport and give yourself some additional
wiggle room to avoid predeparture stress. 3. Your three-year old isn’t afraid of technology and you shouldn’t be either - Avoid turning into the Grinch Who Stole Christmas when you get stuck in the middle seat at the back of the plane (yes, it is close to the restroom but nobody wants to sit there). Checking in online saves you time and will allow you to reserve a happy holiday seat that comes with a cheerful candy cane
bearing elf. 4. Don’t get hit with an unexpected expense at check-in - Spent all your money on awesome Christmas gifts and don’t have a penny to your name? You might be travelling without your suitcase and sharing a toothbrush with your brother if unexpected baggage charges apply to you. 5. The airport is not the place to showcase your superior gift wrapping skills - We know it (Continued on page 13)
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(Continued from page 12) hurts not to put that high-priced, bedazzled reindeer gift paper on display, but it really comes down to this: do you want the security screener, or Aunt Mildred to open your holiday masterpiece? 6. They don’t change the rules at security just because it is Christmas - Everyone knows that you can’t take a carton of egg nog, or anything sharp with you on the plane, so please don’t hold up the security line for the sake of a
reindeer-embossed cork screw. 7. There’s no need to be embarrassed about your driver’s license photo - If Santa was travelling, he would have to show proper I.D. to get on the plane and Mrs. Clause would probably tease him about his photo too. We guarantee you the Customer Service Agent has seen worse, so have your I.D. ready and don’t let your insecurity hold up the line. 8. Carry-on restrictions apply to everyone, even Santa - Flight attendants have heard it all and if the
world’s jolliest old elf tried to jam a sack of toys into the overhead bin, he would have to check his oversized item just like everyone else. 9. Your miniature reindeer might not have guaranteed space in pet cargo - Make sure you check with your airline ahead of time to ensure you understand any requirements for travelling with a pet (particularly anything with antlers or a Christmas sweater). 10. Don’t get on the naughty list because elves have a long memory - Our hidden elves are reporting back to
Santa daily. These guys are chatty and they live for hundreds of years, so put your best foot forward and don’t give them anything to gossip about. “Each year we work cooperatively with Elves Helping Airports (E.H.A), a subsidiary of North Pole Incorporated, to refine our operational procedures over the holidays,” explained Comox Valley Airport CEO, Fred Bigelow. “The goal is to help alleviate unnecessary holiday stress for our passengers, while keeping the big guy
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Flat Nine Dec. 27 at Downtown Social Club
MAJOR CANADIAN COUNTRY PERFORMER COMING TO THE COMOX VALLEY Michelle Wright, will be performing an all ages show at the Sid Williams Theatre on January 24, during WinterJam100 in the Comox Valley. Wright was the first Canadian artist in the modern Country music era to have a top 10 hit in the US and to win the Academy of Country Music Top New Female Artist award. She was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in 2011. Concert and Stay packages available at winterjam.ca
Comox Valley’s own Flat Nine will be performing at The Downtown Social Club on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 8 pm. Flat Nine is a blues, R&B, jazz, soul group that has been performing together since 2008. They will be joined by guitarist Adam Dobres in addition to another special guest on the 27th. At Flat Nine’s core are: Siobhan Walsh on lead vocals, Eirah Unger on vocals and keyboards, Graham Shonwise on bass and saxophone and Mi-
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com The Downtown Social Club is a private venue in the heart of Courtenay. $20/person is available at the door on Dec. 27. For more information on the show or to reserve a seat, please contact: info@downtownsocialclub.ca
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Nordic skiers medal haul on ‘Callaghan Gold’ Twenty-seven Strathcona Nordic racers began the season with a haul of medals at the Teck Coast Cup #1 cross-country ski race at Whistler Olympic Park in the Callaghan Valley. The limited amount of snow on the regular trails was no impediment for racers. The almost 1km ski course was made using last season’s snow, which had been stored under sawdust to protect it from the summer heat. The ski course was called ‘Callaghan Gold’, and the course provided our local island team with just that - gold. Head coach Andrea Stapff says, “It was a fantastic start to our racing season - a great weekend, surprisingly great snow, and excellent performances from our racers ranging in age from atoms to masters.” Taking home gold were: Gavin Chatterton and Emmy Stapff from Campbell River, Carson Damery; Gabriel Gledhill and Tallon Noble from the Comox Valley.
It was a fantastic start to our racing season - a great weekend, surprisingly great snow, and excellent performances from our racers. ranging in age from atoms to masters” ANDREA STAPFF Heat Coach
Silver went to Stephen Lamon, Emma Wong, Ross Lamon, Connor McGrady and Patty Johnson of the Comox Valley and Anna Chatterton of Campbell River; and bringing home bronze medals were Luke Damery and Aiden Noble of the Comox Valley. Next weekend, the Strathcona Nordics racing team is off to Vernon to race in the Haywood NorAm. Registration is open for Strathcona Nordics recreational programs, which begin in January, but they say, “register soon before the programs are full!” Visit StrathconaNordics. com to learn more and to register.
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Happy’s Midget Chiefs off to a good start this season Team also preparing to host the BC Hockey Midget Tier 1 Provincials in March The Happy’s Source for Sports Midget Tier 1 Chiefs hockey team has had a very good start to their 2014/2015 season. Heading into the Christmas Break, the Chiefs are sitting one point out of first place in Division 1 Island League. In October, the team hosted a very successful ten team tournament where teams from the
Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island attended. The Chiefs were tied with Campbell River in points after round robin play but lost out playing in the semi-finals due to a tie-breaker for least penalty minutes. In November, the Midget Tier 1 team headed to Abbotsford for its Remembrance Day tournament.
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20th, 2015 at the Sports Centre in Courtenay. Teams from all over BC will be attending this tournament and the Happy’s Source for Sports Midget T1 Chiefs will be the host team. Team members include Matt Henwood, Conor Luty, Tyson Slater, Caleb Dolman, Austin Heidt, Linden Lennox, Bekkam Willis, Colin Dixon,
Dominic Dietrich, Kolby Antonelli, Ty Graham, Joe Surgenor, Alex Wilford, Justin Mirabelli, Brad Crisp, Brayden Bennett and Jared Leblanc. Thank you to Gord Lennox (Head Coach), Jess Sekulich (Assistant Coach), Derek Luty (HCSP) and to all the parents for volunteering your time to make this season successful!
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Local athlete named BC Sailing Circuit Overall Champion Comox Bay Sailing Club athlete and Highland Secondary Grade 12 student, Alex Brown, has just been named the 2014 BC Sailing Circuit Overall Champion. This prestigious award goes to the sailor who has accumulated the most points over a series of nine regional regattas. Alex competed against the “best of the bestâ€? in the Olympic Class Laser Radial sailboat, ďŹ nishing consistently in the top ďŹ ve out of a hundred plus
competitors from around the PaciďŹ c Northwest. He has demonstrated an incredible dedication to his sport, both through his intensive training as an athlete, and his leadership as a sailing school and race team instructor for the Comox Bay Sailing Club. Alex is an ambitious student, juggling the demands of the International Baccalaureate program and his sailing commitments. Somehow, he also man-
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Reg. $448
Reg. $3498
DODD’S FURNITURE & MATTRESS
IN-HOME DESIGN SERVICE AVAILABLE www.doddsfurniture.com
“We Won’t Be Undersold!”
6421 Applecross Road (behind Ricky’s Restaurant)
Nanaimo 250.390.1125 Mon., Tues., Wed., Sat. 9:30am-5:30pm Thurs. & Fri. 9:30am-9:00pm Sunday & Holidays 11am-5pm
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Remote Starters available for all makes and models of vehicles, including manual transmission vehicles.
PURE audiocentre
Lifetime warranty on ALL installations
Open 11am - 5pm
THEY SAY MONEY CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS... BUT IT CAN BUY STEREO GEAR, AND THAT’S CLOSE ENOUGH
“Your 12 Volt Specialists”
250-871-PURE (7873) #2-720 30th Street, Courtenay
www.pureaudiocentre.ca
OPEN 9am-1pm Boxing Day! (closed Dec.24 & 25) Pinnacle Chaise Leather Recliner
Anderson Rocker/ Recliner 4 fabric colours in stock
4 colours in stock
Reg 1,199
Briggs Fabric Chaise Recliner
Calvin Renew Leather Chaise Recliner
Reg $1099
Reg $1099
Reg $1199
Reg $799
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NOW $
Fabric Rocker Recliner
NOW
899
499
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Selection of
4 REASONS
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599
699
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Reg $1099
NOW
699
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699
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COMPARE WITH DEPARTMENT STORES undersold! & BOX STORES!
• FREE Delivery • We are locally owned
TO SHOP AT McCONOCHIE’S FOR • FREE Set Up
• We will not be
FAST FREE DELIVERY & SET UP!
434 - 5th Street, Courtenay
Jasper Fabric Recliner
Monday Saturday 9AM-5PM
50
250.338.8114
SAVE BIG NOW 2014 CLEARANCE! THANKS BC FOR MAKING THESE THE NUMBER 1 SELLING VEHICLES
Save up to:
$2,500
2014 Honda Civic EX
Save up to:
$3,000
Save up to:
When they are gone, so are these OFFERS!
$3,000
2014 Honda CRV EX
2014 Honda Accord Touring V6
!Ask us How we can SAVE YOU MONEY on YOUR NEW 2014 Honda!
‡In order to achieve $0 down payment, dealer will cover the cost of tire/battery tax, air conditioning tax (where applicable), environmental fees and levies on the 2015 CR-V LX 2WD, Civic DX and Fit DX only on behalf of the customer. ΩLimited time weekly lease offer based on a new 2015 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3FES. ¥1.99% lease APR on a 60 month term with 260 weekly payments O.A.C. Weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $69.89 based on applying $400.00 lease dollars (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). Down payment of $0.00, first weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,171.40. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. †Limited time weekly lease offer based on a new 2015 Civic DX model FB2E2FEX. €2.99% lease APR on a 60 month term with 260 weekly payments O.A.C. Weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $44.90 based on applying $600.00 lease dollars (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). Down payment of $0.00, first weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $11,674.00. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. *Limited time weekly lease offer based on a new 2015 Fit DX model GK5G3FE. #2.99% lease APR on a 60 month term with 260 weekly payments O.A.C. Weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $39.97 based on applying $875.00 lease dollars (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). Down payment of $0.00, first weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $10,392.20. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. ‡‡$500 Consumer Incentive Dollars “Holiday Bonus” (“Holiday Bonus”) available on any new 2015 Civic and new 2015 CR-V models, purchased or leased and delivered by January 2, 2015 and can be combined with advertised lease and finance rates. “Holiday Bonus” includes GST and PST, as applicable. Visit a participating Honda dealer for eligible products & services applicable to “Holiday Bonus” redemption. Offer ends January 2, 2015 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. £For more information about the 2015 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year® award, visit http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/suv/2015_honda_cr_v_is_the_motor_trend_suv_of_the_year/ **MSRP is $27,685 / $17,245 / $15,990 including freight and PDI of $1,695 / $1,495 / $1,495 based on a new 2015 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3FES / Civic DX model FB2E2FEX / Fit DX model GK5G3FE. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. ‡/Ω/¥/†/€/*/#/**/‡‡ Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent's fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery and covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer on the 2015 CR-V LX 2WD, Civic DX and Fit DX only. Offers valid from December 2nd, 2014 through January 2nd, 2015 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.
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BOXING WEEK
Take an Extra
all winter merchandise
everything in the Clearance Centre
DECEMBER 26TH-28TH Locally Owned & Operated Since 1977 • www.roxannesfashions.com
Comox Centre Mall • 250-339-6133
Hundreds of items on SALE!
Chairs! Tablets!
SPOT D O T ! AND SAVE! CLEARANCE THE
S A V E UP TO50%
BOXING WEEK
starts Dec. 27!
The Helpful Office People 3-2760 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay V9N 2L8 250-344-2322 www.monk.ca A BasicsÂŽ Office Products Dealer