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tions.” Kitching’s stock included English and French bulldogs. She A Merville dog breeder who estimates she lost at least $50,000 feels the SPCA unfairly seized worth of dogs. Under the Prevention of Crumost of her dogs in the summer is elty to Animals Act, an owner on a hunger strike. In July, officials seized 71 dogs of an animal taken into custody from Green Acres Kennels, leav- is liable to the SPCA for costs ing Nancy Kitching with six dogs incurred, says Marcie Moriarty, and eight puppies. The SPCA said the BCSPCA’s general manager the dogs were removed from the of cruelty investigations. “This is always explained to property because they met the definition of distress. The animals the animal owner,” Moriarty were treated for periodontal dis- said, noting owners are given the ease, dermatitis and other health opportunity to surrender an animal at the time of seizure. “If they concerns. “They basically ruined and took don’t surrender at that time, they are responsible for everything I worked the costs that we for in the last 20 need to incur to years illegally,” said They’re ensure their animal Kitching, a widow is relieved from diswho built her busi- abusing their ness while raising power. They turned tress.” The non-proftwo children after moving to the prop- me into a criminal. it SPCA does not receive government erty 24 years ago. It feels like I’ve money to enforce Last week, she provincial legislareceived a $9,000 been raped. bill for boarding Nancy Kitching tion. While Kitching fees, services, mileis on the hook for age and wages. “They’re targetting me,” said $9,000, Moriarty said the SPCA Kitching, noting a woman in spent tens of thousands of dollars the same area who surrendered on her dogs. Kitching was billed about 20 dogs to the SPCA but because she did not immediately was not billed. “They’re getting surrender the dogs. “The costs that she would have easy people like me; they’re not doing their job of shutting down incurred would have been the costs of veterinary treatment puppy mills.” She suggests the SPCA should that was immediately required to track litters picked up by brokers relieve those animals of distress, at the Vancouver International and then boarding fees,” Moriarty Airport. said. “She actually has a very “They’re abusing their power. small portion of what it took to They turned me into a criminal. save her dogs.” It feels like I’ve been raped,” said Kitching’s operation, she added, Kitching, who has empowered fit the definition of a puppy mill, a herself through Buddhism. place where dogs are bred repeti“How can I fight them? This tively, primarily for profit, with is the only way I can do it. They little to no concern for their welhave to be accountable. I want fare. to be a voice for those dogs that “Puppy mills aren’t always the are in garages and being bred big warehouses with dogs stacked six times...They’re enforcing laws one on top of the other,” Moriarty that they don’t even have the said. “This was an operation that right to do because it’s so unregu- had 71 dogs that were in distress.” reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com lated. Typical Canada, no regulaRecord Staff

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Put food for food bank in bags in today’s paper Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Quality Foods, in conjunction with the Comox Valley Record, has once again launched its annual bags campaign, with brown bags inserted into today’s newspaper. Readers are encouraged to fill bags with non-perishable food and drop them off at either QF in Comox or Courtenay.

All bags collected in-store are donated to the Comox Valley Food Bank. The program has been in place for many years. “It’s something we like to be involved with just because of the obvious outcome of it,” said Kevin Knowles, store manager at QF in Comox. “It helps the needy, and we sure raise a lot from it. It’s always something we pride our-

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Bev Smit understands just how difficult it can be to eat. Smit, who suffers from Celiac disease, along with hypersensitivity to toxins, dairy, sugar and yeast, could not tolerate many foods and became frustrated by

How bright are your Christmas lights? Bright enough to guide Santa’s sled to a safe landing on your rooftop? Bright enough to share with your fellow Comox Valleyians? For the third straight year, Eric Lange and Karin Clark have prepared a Christmas light show in Union Bay synchronized to 16 Christmas tunes. The show started Dec. 5 and will run until Jan. 2 from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday and up to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. To watch the whole sequence would take about 30 minutes and the public is welcome to park in the Union Bay Credit parking lot. Tune to FM 88.3 or step out of the car and listen to the sound from speakers operated by

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Clark and Lange. Heading south into Union Bay, turn right on McLeod, go a block, tune your radio to FM 88.3 and enjoy the show. ••• Glacier View Lodge residents, families, staff and guests will gather this Friday to decorate their indoor Christmas tree and turn on the outdoor lights that will shine over the Comox Valley for the holiday season. ••• How about you? If you have a Christmas light display that you want others to see, e-mail features@comoxvalleyrecord.com. We’ll share your information with our readers in print, on our website (www.comoxvalleyrecord.com) and on Facebook.

the lack of basic information available. “I found it really hard to find products,” she explained, as she quickly discovered a gluten-free item may not be dairy-free, or vice-versa. Smit said she began researching a variety of specialty cookbooks, yet began to discover much of

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selves in doing. “It seems to get worse every year,” Knowles added, referring to the food bank’s need for donations. “These programs sure provide a large tonnage of food for them.” “That’s our way of helping out,” Courtenay QF store manager Dan Gigliotti said. Customers can

also donate Q-Points that can be turned into food for the food bank. Another option is to purchase a prefilled bag that can be donated to the food bank. “It sheds light on our buy-a-bag program,” Gigliotti said. Both stores also accept cash donareporter@ tions.

the information to be clinical and contained ingredients she could not tolerate. “I began to gather information from talking to people and looking at different companies and what products they did and didn’t carry,” she noted. “Being diagnosed (with Celiac disease) was just a starting point.” Smit began writing a book about 10 years ago with the intention of providing a basic, complete survival guide for people with restricted diets. She said her goal

was to provide a book with basic information along with recipes focused not just on one ingredient or diet. “I’ve been using the recipes for years and have been perfecting them over time. They work really well and taste good,” she said. The difference, added Smit, is that the recipes included in her book are very flexible and can easily work with substitutes, including different types of dairy, flour and more. Smit’s first attempt at publishing a book

was a success when she created a small book filled with recipes. Her second book, A New Kind of Normal, provides background and acts as a basic starting point for those on restricted diets. Smith will sign books Dec. 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Laughing Oyster Bookstore, and Dec. 17 from 2 to 5 p.m at Blue Heron Bookstore. The book is available at the store, or online at http://bookstore.trafford.com. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Distance education entering arts, technology realms Scott Stanfield Record Staff

A pair of new programs in line with 21st Century Learning are on the horizon for the North Island Distance Education School. In conjunction with the Comox Valley School District, NIDES plans to open a Fine Arts eCademy and an eCademy of New Technologies, Engineering and Robotics (ENTER) in September. The former will accommodate 100 to 150 students from kindergarten to Grade 9 at NIDES’ Tsolum School campus while the latter is tailored for about 60 students from Grades 6 to 8 at Aspen Elementary in Comox. Both programs

will offer blended learning that combines face-to-face instruction and online, distributed learning. “Up to now NIDES has only offered one day of face-to-face instruction and we’re stretching that to three days,” NIDES principal Jeff Stewart said Monday. “We can do things that other schools really can’t do. I think there’s a time for change.” The programs will offer personalized learning tailored to students’ interests and lifestyles. They will also appeal to parents who want to be more involved in the learning process. “We’ve got to realize that parents have diverse interests; they have different lifestyles,” Stewart said.

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ate about.” Lucy Slater, a parent who teaches fine arts at Arden Elementary, feels the programs will offer a safe place for students to take risks. The Fine Arts eCademy, she added, will not just accommodate the elite but will appeal to all students who love the arts. “It can be for every child,” she said. “It (fine arts) joins all cultures around the world.” She advocates a greater

amount of parent involvement, and mentorship involving older students who tend to get lost in the middle school years. “It’s more close knit here,” Slater said. “You’re looking at four to eight mentors that your child is going to be able to go to.” Helene McGall, retired district vice-principal for fine arts and aboriginal education, concurs fine arts is not about elitism. “What we’re exploring in fine arts is the process of exploration, we’re not focusing on the end product, and that is a huge, huge difference,” said McGall, who is not aware of any other Canadian school that is approaching the arts from this perspective.

Students enrolled in either program will be integrated in the community by way of guest speakers and outside projects. “There’s so much out there,” Stewart said. “It is so rich, but we’re sort of living in different worlds and we shouldn’t be.” Further information about both programs is available Dec. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at NIDES and Dec. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mark Isfeld Secondary. Additional information nights will be held Jan. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at NIDES and Jan. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Isfeld. For more information, call Stewart or NIDES vice-principal Alissa Pratt at 250-337-5300. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Value Village opened last week in Courtenay across the street from the Lewis Centre, kicking off a threeday grand opening Thursday at 9 a.m. “We were right down to the wire on that,” store manager Greg Morry said Friday. “There were some construction delays that concerned us. We were straightening ceiling tiles at 8:59 yesterday morning, and we opened up right on time.” About 85 people had walked through the doors by 9:05 a.m. By day’s end Thursday, more than 1,200 people had visited the thrift store. While waiting in a bank lineup, Morry overheard someone say they were planning on a third visit on the same day. “That’s the way the community’s been,” said Morry, who moved to the Valley from Langley. He is in his 10th year with Value Village. “Going back from the hiring fair which was in September until now, every person who’s involved with Value Village has basically got a story to tell about

how the community has received us.” He said the employees, all of whom are local, are engaged with the spirit of the Value Village recycling program, which involves clothing, paper, metals and other goods. “We have billions of pounds a year that is kept out of the landfill,” Morry said. The store obtains products through public donations and by purchasing through charities. Locally, the store is affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria and the Canadian Diabetes Association. Value Village started in San Francisco in 1954. There are numerous stores throughout Canada and the U.S., and another six in Australia. Stores offer discounted prices on clothing, books, CDs, videos, housewares and other items. “Our average shopper is roughly 35 years old,” Morry said. The Courtenay store is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Christmas is the only day of the year it is closed.

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Seniors feasting The Evergreen Seniors are having an old-fashioned Christmas luncheon on Dec. 14 at noon and in the conference hall of the Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay. A traditional turkey dinner loaded with trimmings will be served by Country Caterers. This event also includes door prizes

COL. JIM BENNINGER presents a cheque to Brad Bayly, the Central Island United Way representative, for the money raised by 19 Wing Comox during its United Way campaign. The campaign raised $28,302.05. PHOTO BY DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE

19 Wing bolsters United Way coffers Air force base contributes more than $28,000 The Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (United Way) fundraiser is an opportunity for members of 19 Wing to contribute to the local community. The 2011 campaign was a great success. This year, 19 Wing’s United Way campaign was led by Warrant Officers Guylaine Pla-

mondon and Connie Stevens who, together with the members of 19 Wing, raised $28,302.05. The Wing’s contribution made up almost 15 per cent of the Comox Valley United Way’s 2011 goal of $200,000. Military and civilian members on the Wing individually donated a considerable portion of the money raised. Numerous special events were organized such as the 19 Wing United Way kickoff party, 19 Air Maintenance Squadron’s 13th

Funds from VIHA The Vancouver Island Health Authority has provided the Comox Valley Housing Task Force with $75,000 to offer financial assistance to nonprofit organizations to deliver projects that build capacity to address homelessness in the Valley. Contact shannonpickering@shaw.ca for grant criteria and an application form. The application deadline is Jan. 31, 2012 at 4 p.m. — Vancouver Island Health Authority

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Because many people in the Comox Valley are touched by at least one of the several agencies supported by the Comox Valley United Way, the importance of this drive cannot be overstated. 19 Wing members are committed to their community throughout the year. The Government

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Artist has spring in her step after winning contest Erin Haluschak Record Staff

ARTIST ESTHER SAMPLE poses with her painting of a spring salmon that was chosen in a national competition to be used on federal fishing licence decals for conservation of wild Pacific salmon.

It may be the size of a postage stamp, but the painting of a spring salmon could bring huge exposure for Comox artist Esther Sample. Sample was recently chosen as the artist to have her image Hunger Strikes appear on the federal fishing licence decal for conservation of wild Pacific salmon. The recreational fisheries conservation stamp, known as the ‘salmon stamp,’ is a $6 decal that must be purchased annually by anglers if they wish to keep Pacific salmon caught in saltwater off the West Coast. The annual art contest is run by the Pacific Salmon Foundation, and it is the first time in its 23-year history a woman has won the

contest. “I was kind of stunned; I didn’t expect to win,” said Sample, who once worked as a commercial fisher. “Being a woman, I kind of felt (the contest) would be a competition of the old boys’ club. The painting were incredible, I didn’t know if I could stand up to them.” Contest rules require the main subject of submissions be any of the seven species of Pacific salmon found in B.C. waters — chinook, coho, sockeye, chum, pink, steelhead and cutthroat. Sample noted she first heard of the competition from a fellow artist and past winner who encouraged her to enter. She added it was incredibly challenging working with a different perspective — underwater species — but relied

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Conservationist dies, leaves void Father Charles Brandt Special to the Record

We miss Bob Hagerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attendances at our monthly meetings of the Tsolum River Restoration Society. When Bob and Judy, his life companion, were not travelling elsewhere in the world, he would always fly over from Vancouver to be present at our meetings, to give us encouragement and sage advice and extend his generosity. During the past several months, when he knew was dying, he still made the flights, but accompanied either by his daughter, Shelly, or one of his former business colleagues. Bob was one of the founders of the Vancouver-based Investment Firm, Philips, Hager & North. On retirement he served on the Vancouver Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honourary governorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; council and on the board of the Canadian Rugby Foundation, among other things. Bob earned a commerce degree from UBC in l961, and an MBA from Berkeley in l962. A keen sportsman, Bob had a deep concern for conserving, preserving and protecting our Pacific wild salmon. He gave generously of his time and means to this end. Mark Hume of the Globe and Mail wrote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 2008, the provincial government, inspired by a personal donation of $30,000 from Bob Hager, approved a plan to cap the Mount Washington site with a waterproof seal, made of polyester impregnated with bitumen ... the seal went on in 2009-2010 with immediate and stunning results....â&#x20AC;? Upwards of 500 coho returned to spawn. In October of this year a strong return of pink salmon returned to the Tsolum River. Thomas Berry, considered by many to be the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outstanding ecologist, writes about

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Imagine Comox Valley would like to introduce you to TED, a non-profit organization devoted to “ideas worth spreading.” Originally developed in 1984 as a conference to bring together people from the realms of technology, entertainment and design, TED has since expanded to include communitydriven TEDx events. In the spirit of “ideas worth spreading,” TED has created TEDx, a program of local, selforganized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At TEDxComoxValley, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized. Imagine Comox Valley is hosting a TEDx event this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Stan Hagen Theatre at North Island College’s Courtenay campus. Topics will cover a wide range of subjects intended to foster learning and inspiration and inspire deep conversations and connections that matter. TEDx is an opportunity for community members to engage in a rich local dialogue. It is a chance to learn across disciplines and network with others; sharing your inspirations, expertise and insights. The successful April 2011 TEDxComoxValley event featured speakers on diverse topics such as regional growth strategy, existential analysis and personal branding. A community member who attended raved, “Every speaker had a tidbit of something thought-provoking that I am still left to ponder over this morning. Thanks speakers and organizers! Can’t wait for the next TEDx!!” TEDxComox Valley is a free, public event with first-come, firstserved seating. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the talks begin at 7:30 p.m. at which time access to the theatre will be discontinued. To find out more, visit w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / TEDxComoxValley. For further information, e-mail imaginecomoxvalley@gmail.com. — TEDxComox Valley

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French meat pies made – and sold This year, the Francophone Association is taking French meat pie (tourtière) orders until Dec. 19. The tourtières are prepaid and we phone you as soon as they are ready. For $25 we make a 10-inch pie and $8 for a 3.5-inch pie, freshly frozen and ready to bake. If you would like to donate pastries, pies, cookies for the bake sale on Dec. 10, phone the Francophone Association. Note that you can buy Christmas cards in French at the Association francophone. Come by the office at 495 Fitzgerald Ave. in Courtenay or phone 250-334-8884. Cheque, Visa, and Mastercard accepted. ••• Et avez-vous pensé de commander vos tourtières de Noël… Cette année l’Association francophone vous informe qu’elle prendra vos commandes de tourtières jusqu’au 19 décembre. Les tourtières sont préparées avec du bœuf, du veau et du porc maigre, oignons, épices et patates, une recette typiquement québécoise. Pour 25$ nous faisons une tourtière de 10 pouces et 8$ une tourtière de 3.5 pouces, fraîchement congelées. Les commandes sont prépayées et nous vous contactons dès qu’elles sont prêtes. Vente de pâtisseries le 10 décembre à l’Association francophone. Pour ce faire, nous aurons besoin de tartes, biscuits et toutes sortes d’autres gâteries dont vous pouvez nous faire don. Si vous désirez des renseignements ou vous aimeriez contribuer à cette levée de fonds, communiquez avec Pauline au 250.897.3407. Merci beaucoup! Passez à nos bureaux au 495 Fitzgerald entre 11h et 16h du lundi au vendredi ou envoyez nous un courriel au afvccomox@telus.net. N’oubliez pas que vous pouvez vous procurer de belles cartes de Noël en français @ 5$ chacune à l’AFVC. Nous acceptons Visa/MC et chèques. 250.334.8884. — Francophone Association

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Disabled people championed CASH Did you know Dec. 3 was the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities? Events are happening all around the world in efforts to increase our awareness of the issues related to disabilty. It is estimated that over one billion people in the world live with some form of disability, nearly 200 million of whom experience significant difficulties in functioning. In the years ahead, disability will be an even greater concern as rates of disability are continually increasing due to population aging and increases in mental health disorders. (World Report on Disability 2011, World Health Organization) Canada ratified this UN Convention on March 11, 2010, yet we still know that much needs to be done in B.C. to make rights a reality for people with developmental disabilities. This is why we believe L’Arche is so important: It champions the needs of people with disabilties in our community — highlighting the supports they need but also revealing the unique gifts they have to offer. They add richly to our lives by offering authenitic friendships. There are many young people with intellectual disabilities who still live in a situation of isolation and loneliness. In September,

create artwork. Candle making, beading and painting activities are offered every week. Contact L’Arche at orc@larchecomoxvalley or 250-334-8320 for more information. — L’Arche Comox Valley Outreach Centre

L’ARCHE COMOX VALLEY operates a busy Outreach and Creative Arts Centre. L’Arche Canada launched a new website I Belong (www. ibelong.ca) with the goal of reaching young adults who want to establish friendships with others. The website features various resources geared to young adults living with disabilities and those who would like to help create strong, enduring friendships. They can find various resources on the website including stories, ideas, and videos. There is also a community forum where you can share your experiences and ask questions. Much is also happening here locally at L’Arche Comox Valley through its Outreach and Creative Arts Centre at 1736 England Ave. in Courtenay. • A drop-in jewelry sale this Friday

between 10 and 11.30 a.m. features jewelry made by participants of a weekly beading sessions, including earrings, bracelets, necklaces and key rings. Each piece is an original created with care in an atmosphere of fun and creative exploration. • Dec. 16, meet the Artist of the Month. Suzanne Davis comes out every Wednesday for the painting circle. She has a unique abstract style painting in pastels and each painting contains a heart to express love. She will be “in residence” at the Outreach Centre on Dec. 16 to meet people interested in seeing her art and chatting with her. The Outreach Centre welcomes people with and without developmental disabilities to socialize and

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Young and old enjoyed fair The Waldorf-inspired Saltwater School in Courtenay held a successful Christmas fair last Saturday. The school will also be part of the Tin Town Artist’s open house this Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Waldorf-style natural toys and toy making kits will be available for sale at the school at 2311 Rosewall Cres. Interested families are encouraged to stop by to see the school and enjoy the school’s crafts. Children had the opportunity Saturday to create numerous beautiful crafts made with natural materials — from beeswax candles and cinnamonstick ornaments to felted wool balls and wooden dancing marionettes. A puppet show and a chance to enter the Magical Cookie House were highlights. Adults had the opportunity to experience a Window into Waldorf, seeing

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activities that typified a day in the classroom. On display were creations of the school’s young students, such as the knitting needles that the Grade 1 and 2 students made to knit wool bags for their wooden flutes. Artisans from Vancouver, Duncan and the Comox Valley sold their many creations in the marketplace. The talents of the Saltwater School community featured a variety of delightful craft-making kits as well as homemade wooden knitting needles, knitted and felted crafts, and wool and

paper ornaments. “All of these crafts items were made by our own school community. We also received generous donations of time, supplies and expertise from the Vancouver Waldorf School community,” said Karen Alexandre, craft co-ordinator. Live music reverberated. Shane Philip amused and amazed children of all ages with the sounds of his didgeridoo, guitar and vocals; Kazimea Sokil of Tree Frog Music had the children dancing and singing. The Saltwater School Carolers treated the

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Icelandic expatriates gathering “The Vikings are coming. The Vikings are coming.” It is generally accepted that this cry struck fear in the hearts of any European community that heard it. But, as any Icelander of the Comox Valley knows, this cry was actually met with great joy. For the Vikings were the great traders of the day. And they may have been returning from a mission from exotic places with all manner of goods for trade. Or, they may have been engaging in a raid and expropriating all the valuable property they could. It was the luck of the draw. This is the kind of nonsense the Icelanders of the Comox Valley talk about at the annual Christmas gettogether. This year’s event happens Dec. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Evergreen Lounge at the Florence Filberg Centre. A donation of $5 will be asked for to cover the cost of the event. Anyone with a drop of Icelandic blood, or is related to an Icelander or just wants to share the Icelandic experience is invited. Discussion always takes place around the Icelandic experience in Canada, including the history of the Republic of New Iceland, a short-lived independent land centered by Gimli, Man. For more information, contact Theon Isfeld at 250-334-1880 or Erik Eriksson at 250-334-3306.

JACQUIE NEAVE HANGS a memorial tag on the Celebrate a Life Tree in memory of her late husband Len, in advance of the Celebrate a Life—Blue Christmas Service this Saturday at Comox United Church. PHOTO BY JAMES PEACOCK

Blue Christmas near While the holiday season is meant to be a time of joy and good cheer, for many dealing with loss, depression or sadness it can be a very difficult and lonely time. As gifts are bought and wrapped with loving care, and families gather to give thanks for what is, many long for what was and will never be again, while others long for that which never has been. Faced with the traditional holiday images and celebrations, it can exacerbate the feelings of sadness, grief and loss, for those who are grieving the death of a loved one or friend, tragedies in the community, a broken relationship, loss of employment, failing health or some other circumstance that makes this time of year challenging. If you are finding this holiday season a difficult one or simply wish to remember a special person in your life, the Comox United

Church along with the Comox Valley Hospice Society and St. Joseph’s Hospital pastoral care services invite you to attend the annual Celebrate a Life—Blue Christmas Service this Saturday. This special service of comfort and healing acknowledges the sense of sadness and grief, while at the same time offers solace, support, compassion and commemoration. The Celebrate a Life — Blue Christmas Service is a time of remembrance accompanied by music and readings. It is also an opportunity to honour departed loved ones by hanging a memorial tag on the Christmas tree and signing the hospice memory book. The Celebrate a Life—Blue Christmas Service will be held at the Comox United Church at 250 Beach Dr. on Dec. 10 starting at 1 p.m. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Refreshments will follow the service.

For more information on the service, or for support during the holiday season, call the Comox Valley Hospice Society at 250-3395533. — Comox Valley Hospice Society

This Friday brings Backporch Banjo back to the Zocalo Café for one more show in 2011. Their last appearance in November was an energetic, packedhouse event, so come out early and enjoy dinner from the fine menu. The band’s repertoire ranges from harddriving bluegrass to foot-stomping Old Time with an occasional ballad and original song thrown in. The winter months will see these folks working on their first CD for release in spring 2012, just in time for another busy summer festival season. Zocalo is an all-ages, licensed venue. (And kids love this music, too!) Friday’s show starts at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation. — Backporch Banjo

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Wednesday, Dec. 7 OUR LADY Thrift Store Society 1/2 price sale, 2703 Kilpatrick Ave. FMI: 250-3384845. CUMBERLAND OAP Christmas Bazaar Soup, Sandwich & Dessert Lunch ($7), 2674 Dunsmuir Ave. (Cultural Centre, downstairs), noon. Christmas & Treasures table, baking, crafts, door prizes. C.V. CHRISTIAN Women’s Connection luncheon, Best Westerly Hotel, 11:30 a.m. Cost $15.50. Vintage wedding gowns by Linda Hargreaves; speaker Ann Griffiths on Timeless Love; singer Janice Klassen. Reservations: Ann annweir@shaw. ca, Rose 250-337-5491. COURTENAY Museum presents illustrated lecture Postcards to the Universe – History & Iconography in Haida Argillite Sculpture with anthropologist Carol Sheehan, 207–4th St., 7 p.m. Tickets $6+HST, advance recommended. FMI: 250-3340686.

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COURTENAY Library presents Storytime every Thursday & Saturday morning until Dec. 17, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. For children aged 2–5 & caregivers. Drop-in. FMI: Mary Donlan 250-334-3369. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, Ryan Rd. near Superstore, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. STEVENSON Place holds annual Craft/Bake/Plant Sale, 1683 Balmoral Ave., Comox ( beside Extra Foods), 12–2 p.m. Cookies, coffee & tea served. LAUGHTER Yoga, Zen Zero, 470B–5th St., 1:30–2:30 p.m. Adults all ages (men & women) welcome. Drop-in by donation; no experience required; wear comfortable clothes. FMI: 250-339-2687.

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Thursday, Dec. 15 MEDITATION Group: Ch’an (Chinese Zen) meets, Room 200, Courtenay Elementary School, McPhee Ave., 7–9 p.m. By donation. FMI: chancommunity.ca.

Friday, Dec. 16 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Tin Town walk; meet at Rialto Theatre parking lot, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Kate 250-338-9310, Betty Lou 250-218-7908, Doris 250-871-3407, www. cvnewcomers.net.

Saturday, Dec. 17 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, Ryan Rd. near Superstore, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. LAUGHTER Yoga, Zen Zero, 470B–5th St., 1:30–2:30 p.m. Adults all ages (men & women) welcome. Drop-in by donation; no experience required; wear comfortable clothes. FMI: 250-339-2687.

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Just like mom made Union Bay’s ‘Baking Mama’ Bev O’Hara announces the opening of the company’s new bakery cottage at 265 Muschamp Rd. (just off 19A) in south Union Bay. Since O’Hara started Just Like Mom’s in 2009, she has focused on growing the business through the wholesale market — providing her fresh baked muffins and scones to a growing list of retail outlets, such as the PetroCan at Buckley Bay and The Coffee Love Bug in Courtenay.

In addition, O’Hara established relationships with a lot of local restaurants and coffee shops that serve sweet treats, breads, and buns from Just Like Mom’s. “The opening of the Bakery Cottage allows us to provide a greater assortment of goodies in an easy-to-access and permanent location, which just made sense after seeing the great response to our goodies from consumers at various fairs and markets,” says O’Hara. The Just Like

Mom’s bakery cottage is stocked throughout the day with a variety of breads, pies, buns, cookies, and other great treats as they come out of the oven. O’Hara’s homemade jams are also available. In addition to her most popular items, Just Like Mom’s welcomes requests for standing orders, quantity orders, party trays, and holiday gifts. For more information, visit www.JustLikeMoms.ca or call 250-335-0239. — Just Like Mom’s

Curves Comox is celebrating a major milestone in the local fitness centre’s history, thanks to the hard work and dedication of not only its staff, but also, its members. Curves Comox recently won the Strongest Membership, Canada Award at the Curves annual convention in Las Vegas. This award was presented for overall performance of the staff and for the strong involvement of individual members to worthwhile causes throughout 2011. Curves International’s CEO, Gary Heavin and his wife, Diane, founder of Curves, presented a plaque to recognize the 2011 efforts of all Curves Comox staff and members. Circuit coaches Raelene, Sally and Sandra shared with Janice in providing ongoing support and strong commitment to Curves and our members. Their training skills and motivation keep the members in this club inspired to work out regularly and to participate in the many events that were sponsored by Curves

Wachiay tackling business obstacles The Wachiay Friendship Centre Women’s Business Programs is hosting a forum this Friday on the issues facing aboriginal women in business. “We invite aboriginal women from the Comox Valley Regional District to participate in this one-day forum to help us find ways to turn those challenges into opportunities,” an event spokesperson said. “We want to hear what you have to say.” The facilitator will

be Caledonia Fred of the Nuu-Chah-Nulth Economic Development Corporation in Port Alberni. The forum will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wachiay Friendship Centre (1625B McPhee Ave., Courtenay). Lunch will be served during the break. RSVP Lisa at lisa@ wachiay.com or by telephone to 250- 338-7793, ext. 261. — Wachiay Friendship Centre

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Comox. Everyone involved in Curves Comox is highly trained and has received new certifications in nutrition, exercise and motivation during 2011, building on earlier certifications that they held. A large part of the “Strongest Membership, Canada” award reflects the active participation of members. Their support of fundraising efforts was highly noted by Curves International. The members and staff held a successful Food Drive which raised nearly 2,000 pounds of goods for the Comox Valley Food Bank. In the summer, they participated in the Heart and Stroke Big Bike Ride, raising $2,000 and in June, they attended the Relay for Life, donating nearly $8,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. Member participation in internal promotions such as

Not For Sissies Day and the Comox Nautical Days parade were also award evaluation factors, as was the very high weekly member workout rate. Curves Comox staff and members work

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Joanna Ross Editor: Mark Allan Ph: 250-338-5811 / Fax: 250-338-5568 / Classified: 250-310-3535 A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Curbside justice overturned by B.C. Supreme Court judge The B.C. Supreme Court ruling that found the toughest of B.C.’s new impaired-driving penalties infringe on the constitutional right to a fair trial cannot be surprising to many. When the provincial government created the law that, in effect, gave police the power to be officer, jury and judge, more than a few people cried foul. At issue is the law that permits police to impose 90-day driving bans, impound vehicles for 30 days and levy significant fines that can climb into the thousands. Those penalties are issued to drivers who have a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 or higher. The problem with this tough new penalty, Justice Jon Sigurdson found, is that it offers drivers no recourse to go to court and challenge the charges. While Sigurdson found permissible the tougher penalties connected to blood-alcohol content in the “warn” range of 0.05 and 0.08, the confusion and fear the new penalties invoked in British Columbians cry out for the B.C. Liberals to cut to the chase and make a bold decision. It is either legal to drink and drive or it isn’t. Forcing the public to engage in a dangerous and potentially costly guessing game is ridiculous. If the B.C. Liberals are adamant that drinking and driving do not mix in any quantity, then let’s have a zero-tolerance law and dispense with the confusion now associated with what can only be interpreted as conflicting messages on drinking and driving. If that is not the B.C. Liberals’ intent, if they believe there is room for some amount of alcohol in the bloodstream of drivers, then let’s have rigid enforcement of the 0.08 law and stop criminalizing those whose only crime is not drunk driving, but having been caught in the Twilight Zone of 0.05 to 0.08.

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Record Question of the Week This week: Fifty-seven per cent of respondents so far say they agree with a judge’s decision that delays B.C. police from imposing the toughest roadside penalties for impaired driving. Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. Good on Quality Foods and Go Black Press, for that matter, for getting grocery bags into today’s Record so people can put some food into them for the local food bank.

ICBC charges $75 for a new or renewed driver’s licence, but it costs the corporation only $10 to issue the licences, which reeks of a cash grab.

It’s time to fess up, CS group Dear editor, Having just returned from a lengthy stay in the Maritimes, I was scanning through a backlog of local papers and was surprised to learn about a shadowy group that seems to have sprung up out of nowhere to play a major part in our civic elections. Common Sense (CS), as they call themselves, seems to be comprised of a spokesperson and mysterious, anonymous and evidently wealthy individuals who spent copious amounts of money and endorsed a number of candidates, some of whom went on to be elected on Nov. 19. I have to admit I’m stumped. Who is Comox Valley Common Sense? Recently crowned Courtenay Mayor Jangula is quoted as saying he likely knows who they are but won’t divulge their identities. Why not? What does Larry Jangula owe the CS group for their endorsement? Is he a member himself? Repeated attempts by numerous individuals and local media to get information on CS have been met with obfuscation and denial. So who has deep pockets, prefers anonymity, uses “front”

organizations to maintain that anonymity and would clearly benefit from having local politicians in their pocket? Some have suggested the CS group might be funded by large players in the real estate and development business who stand to gain handsomely from having councillors in Comox and Courtenay willing to do their bidding. As Jean Rowe alluded in her post-election letter to the editor, it seems some local politicians already operate on a quid pro quo basis with something called the “old boys net.” Who are these “old boys?” I’m obviously naïve but I was always under the impression that elected representatives were bound to represent the citizens and the best interests of the community … not a tiny minority of shadowy but well-connected people. A few politicians likely owe their victory to the CS group; are these CS-backed councillors now taking their marching orders from this secretive collective? It would be interesting for all recently elected councillors to state publicly their relationship to this suspect organization.

It’s also quite surprising this group possibly had (illegal) access to voters’ lists in order to disseminate their mailings. Who would have access to a provincial party list? MLA Don McRae has publicly denied that any of his office’s resources were used during the civic campaign. As well, what role did Conservative John Duncan’s office play in the civic election? If a federal voters list was used, could it have come from his office? Does he or any of his staff have connections to CS? Are the federal Conservatives using their organization to skew civic elections? I hope that a few citizens of Courtenay and Comox — or possibly some of the defeated council candidates — lodge a formal complaint with the proper authorities. Hopefully the matter can be investigated not only by Elections BC and Elections Canada but by the RCMP as well. Anonymous groups who attempt to buy elections and politicians subvert democracy. The citizens of Courtenay, Comox and the entire Comox Valley deserve some answers. B. Brandt, Black Creek

She’s erring on side of passenger safety Dear editor, Just to be clear about the trees around an airport. The source of the regulations requiring the trees to be trimmed is not from the Comox base, DND or even Transport Canada and the “antiquated” Aeronautics Act. Annex 14 Volume 1 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation titled Aerodromes published July 2004 lists the requirement for obstacle clearance within a four-kilometre radius of a runway. The Convention on

International Civil Aviation is a multi-national treaty signed by 192 countries. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), is a United Nations agency like UNICEF, WHO or UNESCO, and was formed as the result of that UN treaty. Canada is a signatory of the United Nations Convention and the headquarters of the agency is located in Montreal. Canada has in the past not enforced the international standards, with the result that passengers have almost died

from Canadian failures. The Transportation Safety Board frequently finds Canadian airports do not meet standards, recently and most dramatically with Air France 358 at Pearson Airport in Toronto. Personally, I wish the trees could remain uncut. However, having seen with my eyes some of the bits left of a crashed airliner in which 219 people died, I will err on the side of passenger safety over eagles or herons any day. Nina Usherwood, Comox

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Tories get data via back door Dear editor, I have been in contact with the constituency office of Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan regarding the receipt of notice from Statistics Canada that the occupants of my household are obligated to participate in the Canadian Labour Force Survey. Non-compliance with the Statistics Act could result in prosecution resulting in penalty of $500 or three months in prison or both. I have two concerns with this matter. I wish to surrender to Mr. Duncan’s very apparent partisan manipulation of the law. I believe he should personally have me arrested and detained for prosecution. Recently, the Conservative government rather arbitrarily ended mandatory participation in the Long Form Canadian Census. However, upon receiving the form letter from Statistics Canada and the brochure for the Labour Force Survey, I was alarmed to read in the brochure, which is not mentioned in the form letter, that, “The survey sometimes includes supplementary questions on special interest topics such as energy use, housing, education,

retirement and income and expenditures.” I was also alarmed at the lack of mention in the brochure of mandatory participation in the Labour Force Survey, which is mentioned in the form letter. It seems as though there is a deliberate attempt to keep the general public uninformed of the threat of imprisonment the government still wields. It is my assertion that Mr. Duncan’s “New Canadian Government” is playing fast and very very loose with the law. What they deliberately sacrificed in relaxing requirements for mandatory participation in the Long Form Census, they have reclaimed by devious use of the “back door” of the Labour Force Survey. I say this because the descriptor of the Statistics Act states; “Section 8 permits the minister responsible for Statistics Canada to order that participation in a survey be on a voluntary basis. No such order has been signed for the Labour Force Survey, therefore, participation is mandatory.” When a government, by threat of imprisonment, attempts to obtain information through “...supplementary questions on special interest

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I HAVE TO share this. I was at Walmart with my young son. After paying for my groceries I had some Christmas stuff to ring through. When I got the total, I realized I didn’t have enough money and so I asked the cashier to put a few things back. As we were heading out the front doors, a man came up and said, “Excuse me, ma’am, you forgot a bag of stuff.” I’ve done this before and so thanked him and he was gone. When I looked into the bag I realized it was all the stuff I had asked the cashier to put back. I was shocked to the point of tears. I couldn’t believe it! Two ladies coming out asked me if I was OK and upon telling them my story and how touched and heartfluttered I felt, they teared up, too! They thanked me for sharing the story with them and said they needed that today. Sir, I don’t know who you are, but thank you and know that in the spirit of giving and kindness I will be paying it forward! This being said, I have a suggestion for the paper: Maybe for the month of December you could do a column titled Random Acts of Kindness or Angels are Amongst Us. Mine could be the first story and people could send in other stories of random acts of kindness

topics...” which have nothing to do with the labour force and were the sorts of questions asked in the Long Form Census then it is my assertion that Mr. Duncan and his “New Canadian Government” navigate the waters of governance with a broken moral compass. Therefore, they must be held to account. As a good citizen, I am ordinarily very willing to assist the government in the effective and efficient administration of the country, even if I am compelled to do so under threat of imprisonment. As a good citizen it is my responsibility to speak up when politicians abuse their responsibility for “Peace, order and good government.” To this end, I must seriously consider non-compliance with the Statistics Act and subsequent imprisonment as a means of holding up Mr. Duncan and his “New Canadian Government” for public scrutiny. Although rhetorical, my concluding comment is that building more prisons at a time of declining crime rates appears to be necessary to cover the tracks of this government’s obvious hypocrisy on this issue. Donovan Carter, Comox

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they have encountered in the Valley. With all the depressing news in our world, it might help to lift people’s spirits during what can be a very difficult month for many.

and admired. To the right stared back an individual clinging to life, asking for acceptance, encouragement, and help. Not to die, but to live. Her body didn’t project this conveyance; it was all in her eyes. But I wonder, how many of us readers chose to look past the stereotypical frame

of anorexia, and see Amber Foster as a person? We peruse articles in local publications, the Globe and Mail, and CBC and learn of her young son; how could she do this to him? How could she be so selfish and not think of her family, of her child, of her life? I wonder how many of us readers put down

Where is our money going? Dear editor, Attawapiskat seems to be the latest poster child for the Third World conditions some of our aboriginal communities endure and is also a convenient whipping post for the Opposition. A total of $16.5 million is allocated by the federal government each year to help support this community. That is approximately $14,000 for every man, woman and child in the community. One finds it very difficult to understand how conditions could have become so dismal when such apparently healthy funding is being

delivered annually to this community. Media reports this morning suggest even higher levels of funding have been provided and the local chief/spokesperson blandly states much of the funding goes into education and health. Such broad statements need to be scrutinized. The situation now being exposed in Attawapiskat provides yet more evidence pointing to the need for transparency and accountability with regard to how our federal tax dollars are being spent in such comW. Hunter, munities. Courtenay

these articles and were content to continue wading through our misconceptions of this illness, without wanting to offer help, or support, to Amber Foster. The repetition of her name is important you see, because she is a human, she is a person, and she should not be defined by her anorexia. She should be recognized for her bravery to share her story to the public, nay, the whole country. In my opinion, Amber Foster is a hero to us battling our own eating disorders. She certainly is a hero to me, for I too am in recovery for an eating disorder, and have experienced the perjury which comes with being an adult in this hell. Bulimia, anorexia, self-mutilation and negative perceptions of my worth have been a chronic headache in

disorder. MANY BAGS OF rotten compost to the person who dumps their trash on my property. I am doing a renovation and “yes” there is a very large dumpster bin outside on my front lawn. But this does not give you or anyone else the right to use it for yourself. I pay for this out of my own funds, and my young wife and I are renovating to update the place and re-rent so that we can make a start in this life. It is frustrating and very disappointing to see “your” level of inconsideration and disrespect for your fellow citizen. Had you approached me and asked, I probably would have said yes, but your philosophy of act-first-askforgiveness later has worn thin. I suspect you will not do the right thing and take back your items. It is probably best you remain anonymous because for all you know, all of your items and 15 yards of waste could greet you at your front step.

IF PARENTS OF bullied children are serious about having this abuse stop, they should enrol their kids in self-defence. I got picked on all through my childhood, and my mother told me if I fought back I’d be punished for it, since fighting for any reason was “bad.” The school authorities back then were also just as useless at stopping it as the local police and teachers seem to be now. What a setup! It didn’t matter what I did, I was always the loser. Unfortunately, if there are no consequences for their bad behaviour, the bullies will always win. If I’d had a few throws under my belt to use in emergencies, my childhood would have been quite different and I wouldn’t now be suffering from post-traumatic stress

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Woman with anorexia nervosa a hero Dear editor, Amber Foster’s eyes spoke volumes past the noticeable distinction between her frames (Record, Dec. 2). To the left was a woman full of vigour, confidence, perhaps striding through life with the reality that she is, in fact, an incredible woman who should be respected,

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my 27-year existence. For the past 12 years I have been in recovery for my own disorder, and have known the judgment from the medical community about the severity, and genuine want for full recuperation from this illness. It’s not a secret, or a lie, what Amber Foster has shared through her story; it’s very honest, true, and real. Perhaps it’s time we, as a community, as a whole, begin to explore the true roots of what eating disorders are and begin to encourage recovery, and selfbelief, to those fighting this battle. I wish you all the best with your recovery, and advocation for this illness, Amber Foster. Thank you for sharing your story, and giving hope to all of us facing our own challenges. Meghan Clarkston, Courtenay

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Bill increasing inequality Dear editor, There were 10 pictures in the Crime Stoppers section of the newspaper today. Send them to prison! Let’s get tough on crime! Or maybe there is another solution to Bill C-10. The Crime Bill will make inequality worse. It’s not tough on crime; it’s tough on Canadians suffering from mental illness, addictions and poverty. It targets youth for harsher punishments, and it will put more aboriginal people in prison. To reduce crime we should focus on what’s already working — prevention and rehabilitation — and address the major causes of crime by reducing inequality and supporting people who need help. I just completed a course called Roots of Empathy (www.rootsofem-

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British Columbia a real playground for eco-stunts VICTORIA — If we fall for it. POLITICS the propaganda Not surprisingly, the flowing over “tar latest “tar sands” scare sands” crude shipreport was seized on by ments across B.C. were the B.C. NDP. OM oil, the province would “The pipeline goes LETCHER be out of deficit by over mountains, across now. farmland, over the U.S.-funded profes- Krause on her website Fraser and Skeena sional environmental- w w w. f a i r q u e s t i o n s. rivers and straight ists and their aboriginal typepad.com/rethink_ through the Great partners lined up with campaigns/. These and Bear Rainforest to the NDP last week other environmental the Pacific, where it to peddle a range of groups have received will be picked up by half-truths and false- millions from U.S.- supertankers trying hoods about proposals based foundations in to navigate our inland to pipe diluted bitumen recent years. coastal waters,” said from Alberta to a new Here’s one of many NDP environment critport at Kitimat, where examples of the money ic Rob Fleming. tankers would deliver trail that Krause has Fleming parrotit to Asian markets. followed. ed the report’s claim They staged a slick U.S. tax returns show that diluted bitumen news conferis more likely to ence in Vancoucause corrosion in ver where they pipes and tankA 10-year-old girl in claimed to have ers. a seamless wall a cedar bark hat warned of Enbridge of aboriginal devastation to the coastal issued a statecommunities the ecology, providing the kind ment refuting the length of B.C. study. Its oldest opposing the proof emotional visual that bitumen pipeline posed Enbridge appeals to urban television went into service Northern Gatein 1979, and “a audiences who know and way pipeline. complete metal A 10-year-old care little about science or loss inspection girl in a cedar resource industries. of this line in bark hat warned 2009 revealed no of devastation increased risk or to the coastal ecology, the Pembina Insti- incidence of internal providing the kind of tute and a B.C. envi- corrosion.” emotional visual that ronmental group were Oh, and the proposed appeals to urban paid $200,000 by the pipeline route doesn’t television audiences Rockefeller Brothers cross the Fraser River. who know and care Fund Inc. in 2006-07 B.C.’s own Willittle about science or “to prevent the devel- derness Committee opment of a pipeline chimed in, but this ecoresource industries. This event was co- and tanker port” on the show was organized by ordinated with the B.C. coast. the local branch office The same Rockefeller of San Francisco-based publication of a report warning of huge risks fund has investments ForestEthics. from piping “tar sands” in competing pipelines Those are the folks crude. The report was going south. who blessed us with Documenting this the produced by the Natufaux-aboriginal ral Resource Defence huge money spill, name Great Bear RainCouncil, the Living Krause concludes that forest. Oceans Society and the U.S. interests are workA similar campaign ing to stop Canada is underway against Pembina Institute. These three obscure from exporting oil to expansion of the existorganizations are Asia so the U.S. will be ing Kinder Morgan among those identi- the only market avail- pipeline from Edmonfied by independent able. They dress it up ton to Burnaby, which researcher Vivian as environmentalism; brings Alberta oilsands

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crude to ships heading out under the Lions Gate Bridge and winding through the Gulf and San Juan Islands to Asia.

Tankers have been loading “tar sands” oil in Burnaby for about six years now, but the enviro-propagandists didn’t notice until a

couple of years ago. Up until then, Fleming and his colleagues raged about maintaining a “moratorium” on B.C. tanker traffic that

never existed. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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Spitfire rebuilding metal magician will be missed Peter Sleeman Special to the Record

Aviation lost a great talent with the recent passing of Bonn Svensson in Comox. Born in Sweden July, 26, 1947, Bonn grew up in the small town of Eskiltuna, joining the army after grade school, and eventually entering his metalworker apprenticeship. Having completed a long apprenticeship in Sweden as an automotive carriage builder, Bonn developed an ability to perform magic in metal forming and fabrication, skills which are rarely found in the aviation industry today. He immigrated to Canada at age 27 in 1974, where he first arrived in Winnipeg, staying only 10 days, yearning to go back to Sweden; he was persuaded to try Calgary, with the promise of Chinooks and warmer weather. Bonn remained in Calgary and was employed in auto body repairs and rebuilding, specializing in antique/classic cars and married there in July 1976. He became involved in aviation after being hired by Gerry Stauffer of Stauffer Aviation in the mid 1980s to rebuild the engine of Gerry’s 1929 Dodge. So impressed was Stauffer with Bonn’s efficient, fast and impeccable workmanship that Gerry convinced Bonn to learn the trade of aero engine overhaul. Acquiring the AME Cat. D license, Bonn later went on to involvement in airframe structural repairs when his extraordinary metal forming skills became apparent and he subsequently qualified for the Cat. B licence as well. It was at this point in his career that Bonn first became involved in warbird restoration and maintenance, with such aircraft types as the Sea Fury and Mustang for people such as Neil McClain of Nanton. In November 1993, Bonn moved to Miracle Beach while building his own house in Courtenay. Many will know Bonn for his years of restoration of the Y2K Spitfire project for the Comox Air Force Museum. Since the project

BONN SVENSSON worked miracles while restoring this Spitfire for the Comox Air Force Museum. at its commencement consisted of assorted junk yard salvage, this essentially meant hand forming and building the fuselage from damaged components used as patterns and from blueprints. Anyone familiar with this aircraft will appreciate that it consists of numerous complex shapes and compound curves and makes few concessions to mass production. Bonn formed the centre section structure from hand-made hardwood forming blocks that he fabricated himself from the junk yard specimens, hand-hammering the aluminum alloy in the

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ity. This led to the creation of Bonn’s Aircraft Restoration AMO in 2010, based at the Campbell River airport. Tragically he was just getting busy when he was diagnosed with advanced, untreatable lung cancer in the summer of 2011. An ironman to the end, Bonn kept on working, finishing the rebuild of a wrecked Cessna 185 two weeks before his death. So passes a set of trade skills and knowledge, which is essentially not being duplicated in the modern aviation industry and also more significantly, a great friend and happy spirit.

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Later, she is whisked away on a journey to the Land of Snow where she is greeted by twirling snowflakes. In the Land of Sweets, Clara is presented with dancing treats from Arabia, Spain and Russia. Join Clara in the delights of her evening with her beloved Nutcracker. Tickets are now on sale at the Sid Williams box office (250-3382430). Three shows are being offered. On Dec. 16 and 17, there are evening performances at 7:30. On Dec. 17, there will be a matinee at 2. The show is approximately one hour and 45 minutes including the intermission. Adult tickets are $15, youth $11 and children under six are $5. For more information, call 250-8978885. — Laurie Tinkler School of Dance

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT, Mary Murphy and Paul Keim, Judy and Bruce Wing, Pamela Tessmann, Corwin Fox and Bobby Herron are among a large array of local musical talent performing Friday at the Waverley Hotel.

Generous musicians ask you to give, too This Friday, the Comox Valley gathers once again to Give A Little Bit at the Waverley Hotel for local emergency shelters. Every December, bighearted musical artists from our community come together in the village of Cumberland to celebrate the season and offer their musical skills and talent to help raise some funds for Lilli House and the Salvation Army emergency shelter. Many will deal with poverty, homelessness and related mental and physical health issues over the Christmas holidays. Depression, stress, and incidents of family violence often increase over the holidays as people struggle to cope with the financial and emotional pressures of Christmas and the winter doldrums. “We are incredibly fortunate to be able to give just a little bit to those who are hurting this time of year,” says event organizer Bobby Herron. “We all get to be part of an incredible evening of music and community spirit and all we need to do is bring a song, some food or a cash donation. “Music and the spirit of giving have always contributed to a more vibrant, healthy community as people seek down-to-earth, soul-elevating experiences to ground them.” Performing Friday evening will be Mary Murphy and Paul Keim, Brodie Dawson, Sue Pyper, Luke Blu Guthrie, Judy and Bruce Wing, Shawn Pigott, Pamela Tessmann, Bobby Herron, Archie Pateman,

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Jazz players exploring new territory After last week’s great concert by Arrowsmith Big Band which filled the stage to the max, the Georgia Straight Jazz Society brings you five musicians who have never publicly performed in this combination. Chad Geekie, John Hyde and Aaron Amar come together for the first time this Thursday to form a dream trio that should not be missed. The collaboration of these three well-known and highly adept musicians promises a listening experience that will be hard to beat on Vancouver Island or abroad, and provides an exemplary foundation for the quintet’s performance. Two sets this Thursday will feature a refreshing balance of familiar (yet lessoft-heard) standards, interspersed with pleasing originals by group members. Dave Stewart is a 32-year veteran of jazz trumpet performance in large and small ensembles. He is one of Canada’s foremost music educators, recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence and the prestigious Keith Mann Top Canadian Band Director Award. This year a jury of peers selected him as B.C.’s Top Music Educator. He teaches music at Kwalikum Secondary School, where his students benefit from his wide and diverse musical experience. His audience benefits in turn as he pours all the energy and passion from teaching into his performance. Dan Craven also teaches at Kwalikum Secondary School, and brings the benefit of extensive performance experience to his students. 2001 recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence, he is an educator who has also had the honour of sharing the stage with top musicians, including Don Thompson, Phil Dwyer, Ian McDougall, P.J. Perry and Campbell Ryga. In 2007 Dan joined Phil Dwyer’s Sax Summit, which first launched in 2002 with the release of Sax Summit on CBC Records, and has recurred in various incarnations throughout the country since then. And then there’s Chad Geekie on piano. This is what a couple

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and Christine Jensen, and recorded most recently with Marc Atkinson, Damian Graham and the Kerplunks. Chad’s playing carries with it a refreshingly high level of harmonic prowess, making everything he plays a sensational aural experience. Bassist John Hyde needs no introduction in the Comox Valley. In his short time on Vancouver Island, he has played just about everywhere and with everyone, which incidentally can be said about him off the Island as well. His performance credits are so extensive and his experience so diverse, you’ll have to read about them at www. johnhyde.com. And last, but by no means least, Aaron Amar is a highly entertaining and most capable drummer whose talent has graced stages across Canada. His musical career began in Toronto, and we are very fortunate that it has continued here on Vancouver Island. — Georgia Straight Jazz Society

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Woolgatherers exhibiting at Muir It was the ‘70s, the era of disco dancing, mini and maxi skirts, bell bottom trousers, platform shoes, and a resurgence in interest in fibre arts and crafts, particularly, weaving. Six women from the Comox Valley, who shared a passion for weaving, decided to meet on a regular basis to support each other in their craft by sharing ideas, discussing their successes and using their “oops” as learning opportunities. This small group formed the basis for what has become a guild of fibre artists and craftspeople known as the Woolgatherers. They have an exhibit at the Muir Gallery at 440 Anderton Ave, in downtown Courtenay that runs until Dec. 17. Come and learn more about the Woolgatherers at their first display and sale at the Muir. Members will be on hand every Saturday to demonstrate spinning, weaving, knitting and other fibre arts. While you are there check out the possibility of becoming a member. The Woolgatherers know there are lots of looms, spinning wheels and knitting needles sitting around people’s houses just waiting for a chance to be used. The Woolgatherers urge you to give them that chance and join a dynamic and fun group as a bonus. The Muir Gallery is a volunteer-run community arts centre

SINGER LORI PAPPAJOHN (top) is the director of Winter Harp, which has received many significant awards during her 19-year history with the group, including a nomination for B.C. Touring Artist of the Year. In the other photo, Celtic harpist Janelle Nadeau and medieval instrumentalist Joaquin Ayala pose with an organistrum, one of only two of the 12th century instruments in Canada. Winter Harp performs Dec. 8 at the Sid Williams Theatre at 7:30 p.m. For ticket and other information, phone 250-338-2430 or visit www.sidwilliamstheatre.com. For more about Winter Harp, visit www.winterharp.com.

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Snow sports film includes message All.I.Can. screening at Riding Fool Hostel Dec. 8 All.I.Can. is an environmental awareness snow sports film by Sherpas Cinema showing Dec. 8 at the Riding Fool Hostel in Cumberland. Sherpas Cinema, the ground-breaking film team deeply rooted in authenticity and progression, presents their newest film that was two years, five countries and over 15 skiers in the making. Sherpas unites spectacular cinematography with creative cinematic language to fuse passion for skiing with motivation for green initiatives and forward thinking. In bringing the planet to life and drawing parallels between daily existence, they find a common ground between the global situation and the real individual. Broken into the three areas of focus, the film takes us on a confronting, magical and inspiring path. Featured athlete J.P. Auclair drives home the sobering thought and environmental motivation that the film creates, stating, “We feel like we need to be doing less of this and less of that. But I don’t think it’s about doing less; it’s about doing more.” These personal goals, motivations and passions for encouraging environmental awareness around the world, and especially

in the winter climes that support the lifestyle of the professional athletes presented in the film, are portrayed throughout in an adrenaline-filled, inspired fashion. The incredible natural cinematography, integrated music and structural components of the film have melded together in an aweinspiring presentation of various layers, messages and stories. Taking ski-filmmaking to an entirely new level, the Sherpas are going beyond tricks and big lines and injecting a sense of morality and social responsibility. Featuring groundbreaking skiing from Chile to Greenland, naturally mind-blowing scenery, and an environmental engagement that creates an accessible identification point for the viewer, All.I.Can. leaves you with an inspiring new perspective and appreciation for what we have and what we stand to lose. A Comox Valley presentation of All.I.Can. will happen at the Riding Fool Hostel on Dec. 8. Doors will open at 7 p.m., with the presentation of the film at 8. Tickets are for sale at Blue Toque and Valhalla Pure Outfitters in Courtenay and The Patch and Dodge City Cycle in Cumberland, $12 in advance. This is a licenced event, so no minors, please. All proceeds will go to the Island Avalanche Bulletin and the Cumberland Community Forest. — Sherpas Cinema

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More films from CVAG If you missed out on all the fun, excitement and great films at this year’s Toronto Film Festival, don’t despair. Some of the best films will be coming to Courtenay during the CVAG/TIFF Winter/ Spring Film Series. Film Series passes are on sale now. Passes are $55 each and are available at the CVAG gift shop at 580 Duncan Ave. in Courtenay and Videos N More at 264 Anderton Rd. in Comox. Individual tickets will be $11 each and will go on sale once the film titles have been confirmed. The film dates are Jan. 22, Feb. 5, Feb. 19,

March 4 and March 18. All films will be shown on Sundays at 5 p.m. at the Rialto Theatre in Courtenay at Driftwood Mall, and are fundraisers for the Comox Valley Art Gallery. Film passes make great Christmas pres-

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Yetis snap losing streak with‘much better’ effort Kalan Anglos Contributor

Heading in to a home contest on Saturday night, the Comox Valley Glacier Kings desperately needed a victory. Losers of a seasonhigh five in a row, including a 6-3 loss Friday night at the hands of the Saanich Braves, the Icemen have simply been outplayed as of late. Amid the recent struggle, the Kings have been outscored 22-10, had the worst goals per game average in the division, and watched as the Oceanside Generals began to quickly close the gap on first place in the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. What would be the key for the Kings to get back on track and right the ship? “Just getting back to what we know,” said Kings’ head coach Jordan Butcher. “We’ve been cheating a little bit, trying to get offence before we clean up our own zone and that’s been killing us.” On Saturday night, the Kings looked to put an end to their losing streak as they returned home to take

on the Kerry Park Islanders. The Yetis’ lost their first meeting against the South Division squad at the beginning of the season, but have handled them since, beating them in two straight games by a combined score of 14-2. Suffice to say, the Kings felt this was their night. It started out well for the Yetis when Brian Rideout (on the power play) blasted a shot from the point to open the scoring. Kerry Park answered with a power-play goal of their own, knotting it at 1-1 at the end of the opening frame. In the second, sparked by a sensational save from goaltender Cameron Large, the second best offence in the VIJHL went to work. It was the Jordan Kamprath show on display, as the Glacier Kings forward showed his scoring prowess, going top shelf on Islander goaltender Jackson Jane to retake the lead for the Kings. Kamprath wanted more, and just 18 seconds later, Kings’ defenceman Desmond Bast (third star) sent Kamprath in all alone on the breakaway, and Kam-

GLACIER KINGS’ JORDAN Kamprath and Islanders’ goalie Jackson Jane battle for airborne puck during Saturday night VIJHL tilt at the Sports Centre. Kamprath scored twice to lead the Icemen to a 4-3 victory. PHOTO BY JIM HOCKLEY prath buried his second of the game. Conner Morgan replied for the Islanders, making it 3-2 after two.

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Kerry Park made it interesting when Brett Leidi solved Large to tie things up once again. However, sparked by their goaltender, it was Kamprath (first star) setting up Mitch Ball on the power play to seal the 4-3 victory for the Kings. Large made 40 saves to pick up his eighth win of the year. After the game, softspoken head coach Butcher mustered only two words: “Much better.” Friday night in Saanich, the Braves led 3-2 after one period and 5-2 after two en route to the 6-3 win. Kamprath lit the lamp twice for the Icemen and Adam Robertson added the single. Large started in goal but gave way to Jackson Winkler midway through the first after giving up three goals on four shots. The Glacier Kings now turn their attention to Peninsula where the two teams will meet in Panther territory on Dec. 9. The following night the Yetis return home to take on the Braves, a game that can be heard at www.glacierkings.ca. Puck drop for both games is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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Towhees tip off new hoops season A new high school basketball season has started, and this year’s edition of the G.P. Vanier Towhees senior boys should be a fun one to watch, says coach Larry Street. “Defence will be the primary focus of this year’s team, to create numerous fast-break baskets and some exciting basketball for the fans. This hard-working group has plenty of potential to challenge for the Islands this year and has a starting five who can all score, all run, all are quick on defence, and all have high aspirations to win lots of tournaments this year,” Street said. The two primary leaders will be seniors Dillon Robson and Mark McGinnis. “Both want to go to the next level after high school and have worked hard on their game, in the weight room, and as leaders with their teammates,” Street notes. “Dillon is a 6’5” point forward who can score numerous ways and Mark is a sharpshooter who loves checking the other team’s top guards.” Joining them is senior Cam Hughes, who runs the floor hard, rebounds with tenacity, and plays a smart game. Rounding out the starters will be Grade 11s Madison McRae and Scott Stevens. “Madison may be one of the fastest guards on the Island, and is a tough check. Scott plays a power game but also has a sweet touch on his shot, and will be the sleeper on the floor that opponents must not take for granted. He also may be our toughest defender,” Street said. “Coming off the bench will be some-

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Larry Street tice in and practice out are just a step away from being big factors with the team. All they need is much needed experience, and some work on their skills,” Street said. “Seniors Dan Tran and Zach Hunter bring lots of enthusiasm and hustle to our team and will be key subs in the big games. Dan is a back-up guard who has improved tremendously and Zach is a forward who loves to take it to the hoop and runs the floor hard. “Grade 11s Kris Ding, Lucas Falconer and Son Pham are also guards who will share the play-making role. Kris is a great passer, Lucas has a calm demeanor and is very tough defensively and Son’s shot is looking very good. Gryphon Vester is a key

WolfPack swept KAMLOOPS —The Trinity Western University Spartans should enter the Christmas and exam break in the same place they were when they began the 2011-12 CIS men’s volleyball season. And that is in first place as the defending champions. The Spartans took it to the hometown Thompson Rivers University WolfPack on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Tournament Capital Centre. Trinity downed the young ‘Pack 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 26-24). The Spartans are

Grade 11 post player who shows tremendous hustle and is eager to learn and be a force off the bench for this team,” Street stated. First Games This past weekend the Towhees, ranked seventh on the Island, played three exhibition games in Victoria. On Friday night they played fourth ranked on the Island Claremont and started the season off with a convincing win. Starting the game with a strong press, and good all round scoring, Vanier opened a 25-7 lead. At half time they led 28-16 and went on to win 64-54, with everyone seeing floor

10-and-0. TRU falls to 2-and-10. TRU was led offensively by Jacob Tricarico (3rd year, middle, Huntington Beach). He was named the TRU Bookstore/McDonalds “Leader of the Pack” player of the match with eight kills in 15 opportunities. Brad Gunter (1st year, left side, Courtenay) had a teamhigh nine digs. With a service ace, a dig, a solo block and a block assist. Aleks Saddlemyer (5th year, outside hitter, Sidney) had six kills in 24 chances.

time. Player of the Game Robson scored 23 points despite spraining his ankle and also had eight rebounds. McGinnis followed with 14 points and five assists. McRae rounded out double digit scoring with 12 points and some much needed flash. Hughes had six points and Piercy added four. The second game on

ing forward and eight other very athletic players,” Street said. “We couldn’t play Dillon Robson due to his very sore ankle, so the Grade 11s had to come through. The biggest problem was finishing. We came within eight points in the fourth quarter, but we had to save the lads for another game an hour and a half later and played everyone. The score

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at the end was 59-39 Yarra. The defence was actually very good, but not the finish around the basket.” McGinnis rallied with 19 points (hitting five threes) while Player of the Game Stevens had eight points and five rebounds.The top rebounder was Hughes with seven. The third game against host Spectrum was a very low-scoring affair, with Spectrum prevailing 48-42. The Towhees made it very hard for Spectrum to score, but couldn’t muster finishing again and shot a very poor percentage from the floor. “Too many wide-open misses and costly turnovers,” Street said. McGinnis again led the way with 15 points and Stevens scored 14 while getting five rebounds. Player of the Game McRae scored 11 points and had five rebounds while Hughes mustered nine rebounds and dished out four assists. Next up for the Towhees is their first tournament of the year in Chilliwack. – Vanier Towhees basketball

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PUBLIC NOTICE SNOW & ICE CONTROL TO ALL RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS WITHIN THE TOWN OF COMOX With the upcoming winter season, please note the following: During snowfall and ice events, the Town of Comox will make every effort to provide for the reasonably safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian trafﬁc. As with all services provided by the Town of Comox, snow and ice control is limited by staff, equipment and budget restrictions. In keeping with Town Policy 44037R, the Town of Comox will proceed with the ploughing of roads upon accumulation of 100 mm of snow or when lesser accumulations have resulted in dangerous conditions. This policy grants priority to the various routes in the following order:

1. Arterial Roads 2. Collector Roads 3. Local Roads 4. Cul-de-sacs 5. Lanes In addition to the above, priority is also given to the routes serving public facilities including the Fire Hall, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Municipal Hall, School Zones, Bus Routes and the Comox Recreation Centre. Snow removal and de-icing from sidewalks shall be limited to sidewalks along arterial and major collector roads, with first priority given to opening one side only. Municipal staff will also endeavour too clear snow from sidewalks fronting properties owned by the Town of Comox, while removal of snow from sidewalks in commercial zones remains the responsibility of the individual property owners. Ploughing of snow will result in a windrow of snow across private driveways and business accesses. The Town of Comox regrets this; however, we simply do not have the resources to clear these windrows from individual driveways. During snowfall events, the Town of Comox would offer the following HELPFUL HINTS: 1. Avoid depositing snow removed from driveways, sidewalks and parking areas onto the adjacent roadway. In most cases the Town of Comox will have little choice but to redirect it back into the area from which it came. 2. Remove all parked vehicles from the streets until such time as ploughing has been completed. 3. Ensure your vehicle is equipped with good snow tires and add additional weight if required. 4. Allow for additional travel time between home and work, drive slowly and stay well back from the traffic in front of you. 5. Do not attempt to pass snow ploughs or sand trucks. 6. Please assist the Town in reducing flooding problems by clearing snow and debris away from and around catch basins. 7. The Town of Comox encourages everyone to assist the elderly and infirm with removal of snow from sidewalks and driveways.

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too.” Parents also enjoy the newly renovated club cabin with its full kitchen facilities, wireless Internet and warm place for club families to gather. The Mt. Washington Ski Club will be holding a live registration for the Nancy Greene program on Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration will take place at the club cabin, located on the hill directly behind Mtn. Tek at the base of the Eagle Chair on Mount Washington. For further inquiries, log onto www.mountwashingtonskiclub. com or contact Troy or Kerri Perras at 250850-2050 or tkperras@ telus.net.

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Go Greene! The Mt. Washington Ski Club is expecting another amazing downhill ski season for its Nancy Greene racers. The Nancy Greene Ski League is designed for kids aged four to 12 who ski independently but who would like to improve their basic skills, helping them be better all around skiers. The program offers 17 days of training (14 weekend days beginning in January and a three-day post-Christmas camp) for approximately $46 a day (lift passes not included.) “I like learning new skills and skiing every day,” says eight-yearold Trent, a NG skier in his fifth year. “I’ve made new friends that I didn’t have before,

The Mount Washington Ski Club has launched www.mtwashingtonskiclub.com, a full-service website. Program information, membership forms, athlete news and ski club events are now available easily to the public. “To live up to expectations of our increasing membership and the technological savvy of our athletes while providing easy access to all club information – regardless of geographic location – was the rationale for building this website,” club president Terry Anderson explained. The Mt. Washington Ski Club is a non-profit society incorporated under the Societies Act of the Province of British Columbia. The club operates under the umbrella of BC Alpine and Alpine Canada. Their aim is to provide a high quality and affordable ski program that:

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Manibags, Dodgers win big

A MEMBER OF the Grinders sees daylight and tries to make a break for it against the EDS Trashers in the final of the Comox Valley Sports & Social Club’s floor hockey league Tuesday night. The Trashers eventually won 6-5 in a shootout to take first place. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Trashers take title With just a minute remaining in the tightly contested final of the Comox Valley Sports & Social Club’s floor hockey league, Dan McMahon found the ball on his stick at the point and a clear shooting lane towards the net. He buried his head and then buried the ball past Grinders’ goaltender Liam Higgins, lifting the EDS Trashers to a 5-5 tie and forcing a shootout to decide the champion. Both Higgins and Trashers’ goalie Cedric Robert continued their stellar play in nets by stymying the bulk of the oncoming shooters. Only the Trashers’ Cory Jackson managed to find the back of the net with a shot low and to the blocker side on his attempt, and that marker stood as the winner in a 6-5 final. The Trashers upset the previously undefeated Grinders with the win in what has become a solid rivalry. Meanwhile, the Puck Offs took third place with a 6-4 victory over Shut Your 5-Hole as both teams showed leaps and bounds of improvement during the season to become contenders. The Grave Diggers nabbed fifth place in their first season in the league after knocking off the fourth-place

Liners by a 9-6 count. And the Triple Dekes finished off their season on a high note with a 4-3 victory over Here for Beer for seventh overall. The Battle for the Basement was also a tight match, with the Jets eking out a 5-4 win over Fat Kids Win at Seesaw to secure ninth place in the 10-team league. A new floor hockey season begins in January and new teams, groups and individual

players are all welcome to register and play by going to the website at www.comoxvalleysports.ca. Registration is open now until Jan. 9, with spots on a first come, first served basis. More info (including photos of league play) can be found by visiting the website, the Facebook Page for the CVSSC, or by contacting Scott at 250898-7286 or scott@ comoxvalleysports.ca.

In a championship dodgeball game marked by three huge momentum swings, the Super Attack Squad could not put a halt to the last streak the Manibags went on, losing five straight points down the stretch and their shot at the Comox Valley Sports & Social Club’s Intermediate Dodgeball title in the process. The Manibags started the game by quickly rattling off four straight points and sitting down their opponents with precision throws and a solid plan of attack. But the Super Attack Squad’s athleticism seemed to take centre stage after a short huddle and they leapt and dove around the court to claw their way back into the game with just a 5-4 deficit. The overall win proved elusive, however, as the Manibags were the victors on several close points down the stretch and never looked back as they took first place by a 10-4 final. The Thundercats, meanwhile, notched third overall with a 10-8

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win over DajMaBallz. Fifth place went to the Grease Balls in a 10-0 win over the Bearded Clams. Rounding out the standings, the Tea Bags took seventh place in a 10-9 win over the Ballistics, and the Lucky Chasers pulled off a 10-9 win over the Chuck ‘n Duckers for ninth. The recreational dodgeball championship saw the Dodgers notch a 10-6 win over the Ten Phat Kidz to

take their first dodgeball title and put an end to the Phat Kidz’s undefeated season. And the Chuck ‘N Duckers nabbed third place in the recreational league with a 10-7 win over the Indrediballs. Fifth overall went to Team Excellence in a 10-7 victory over Toaster. Seventh spot was nabbed by the Fighting Amish in a 10-8 battle over the Blazing Balls. And the Wrenches secured ninth place

with a 10-5 victory over the Pumped Up Donkeys. Registration is currently open for the winter leagues of dodgeball, as well as indoor soccer, volleyball and floor hockey that start in January. Teams, small groups and individuals can register online at www. comoxvalleysports.ca. For more information, please visit the website or contact Scott at 250898-7286.

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Proposal requirements Applicants must submit a one-page proposal, including: 1) A description of the project, including specific plans for the funding. Your project should be tailored to meet the specific needs of your organization or school. 2) Client or student input should be included in your proposal’s development and implementation Must complete activities and submit final report by: Schools: June 12, 2012 Organizations: November 30, 2012

To submit your proposal: Proposals must be submitted by Tuesday, January 10, 2012 , 4:30 pm, to: email: comoxbox@telus.net fax: 250-334-4241 mail: Drug Strategy Committee c/o City of Courtenay 830 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay, BC V9N 2J7 all applicants will be contacted

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DEATHS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CARDS OF THANKS

MONTGOMERY Darla It is with great sadness the family of Darla Montgomery announce the sudden passing of Darla on November 23, 2011 in Victoria General Hospital. Darla was born in Cumberland on June 22, 1954. She was the youngest child of Herbert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and Alma Gibson. Darla was a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;campâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kid enjoying her younger years hanging around with friends and swimming in Comox Lake. Darla was a full-time mom to her four sons, Christopher, Darren, Kevin and Aaron. Later on and at the time of her passing Darla was employed as a Home Support Worker. Darla enjoyed travelling with her husband Micky, having travelled to several different countries. She also enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Horticultural Society. Spending time with her family was important to Darla, especially time spent with her grandchildren Cris, Morgan and Madaia. Darla was predeceased by her father, Herbert (Duddy) Gibson, brother Randy Gibson, sons Christopher and Aaron Erickson. Left to remember Darla are her loving husband Micky, children Darren and Kevin (Sheena), grandchildren Cris, Morgan and Madaia, mother Alma Gibson, sister Sherry (Cliff) Halls, sister-inlaw Lesley Gibson, an extended family, nieces and nephews. Darla, you will forever be in our hearts Your Family Memorial service was held on Saturday, December 3rd.

ZALESKI Joseph Edward April 25th, 1922 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 27th, 2011

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Joe passed away very peacefully in his sleep following a brief stay in hospital. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was predeceased by his wife Hazel, his parents Mike and Lena Zaleski and his three brothers, Edward, John and Walter Zaleski. He is survived by his daughter Janice (Dan) Quatell, his sister Marie Dewey, his grandchildren Dennis Wangler, Steven Wangler and Lisa (Robert) Wagner-Lewis; Robert his great-grandchildren Shyanne and Jenna VanVelzen, Ryan and Camryn Lewis and Justine Thiel... his wife Nola and several nieces and nephews. Dad was the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rock of Gibralterâ&#x20AC;? to his family. He was our mentor, our teacher and our best friend through life... always putting others before himself. His accomplishments in life are too many to mention, but to name a few, he excelled in baseball and hockey but being the eldest sibling he stayed home to help his mother when he was picked for the Toronto Maple Leafs farm team. He served in the R.C.A.F. For 25 years then retired from the Service and settled in Comox. He worked at the Elks Club in Courtenay where he volunteered and attained a lifetime membership. He also worked at Bennetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sheet Metal for 10 years. One of his most noted accomplishments to the community was the founding of (along with Les Cartwright) the Comox Valley Minor Hockey Association. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it for recognition, he did it for love of the sport and for the kids. He touched the lives of so many people, in more ways than he realized and we all feel we are better individuals (family and friends alike) for having had him in our lives. There will be no funeral, by request, and donations to the B.C. Lung Assoc. would be greatly appreciated in lieu of flowers. A Celebration of Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at a later date... to be announced. A heartfelt thank you to the first floor nurses at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, who did such wonderful job of taking care of Dad with such care and compassion... thank you!! Gone in body but never in spirit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we will hold you forever in our hearts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and know that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be right there with us watching every hockey game.

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CHRISTIAN Joshua John August 28, 1974 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 21, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Josh Christian. Josh, 37 did not survive injuries sustained on November 12 in a car accident. Your friend is your needs answered. He is your ďŹ eld which you sow with love and reap with thanksgiving. And he is your board and your ďŹ reside. For you come to him with your hunger, and you seek him for peace. When your friend speaks his mind you fear not the â&#x20AC;&#x153;nayâ&#x20AC;? in your own mind, nor do you withhold the â&#x20AC;&#x153;ay.â&#x20AC;? And when he is silent your heart ceases not to listen to his heart; For without words, in friendship, all thoughts, all desires, all expectations are born and shared, with joy that is unacclaimed. When you part from your friend, you grieve not; For that which you love most in him may be clearer in his absence, as the mountain to the climber is clearer from the plain. ~Kahlil Gibran

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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LOST AND FOUND

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CELEBRATIONS

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For information contact: Granlund Firearms 286-9996 Tyee Marine 287-2641 Peters Sports 334-2942 Secondhand & Military Store 337-1750 Norrie Todd 287-8020

Assistant Coordinator position available The successful candidate will be Assistant to the Coordinator of “Baby Talk”; a free universal drop-in program for those caring for babies newborn to 6 months. Baby Talk is a community partnership program of St. Joseph’s General Hospital that meets once a week. Current knowledge of breastfeeding an asset. Please apply in writing to A. Moulaison-Davis, Critical Care and Maternal/Child Manager, St. Joseph’s General Hospital, 2137 Comox Ave, Comox, B.C. V9M 1P2. Applications must be received by Dec. 31, 2011 DELIVERY PERSON needed P/T for the delivery of appliances & furniture. Experience is an asset. Driver’s Licence req’d with Driver’s abstract. Apply to Drawer 4468 c/o The Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7. DRIVERS WANTED. Kyte Delivery Service has openings for mature, reliable drivers with own small car. (250)334-9210.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

LOOKING FOR a Class 1 Roll Off Driver, experienced preferred. Starting wage $18 to start with raise soon after training completed. Please send resumes to the Comox Valley Record, Drawer # 4467, 765 McPhee Ave., Comox, BC, V9N 2Z7.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF COURTENAY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY SENIOR PLANNER

The City’s Planning Services Department is seeking a Senior Planner to join their team of professionals. Reporting to the Director of Planning Services, this position will be responsible for processing various land use and development applications (OCP, zoning, permits, etc.); the preparation of planning studies, reports, bylaws, etc.; facilitating public consultations; and overseeing the work of other planning staff as required. This is a full-time position and includes a comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary range. We are looking for candidates that have a Degree in Land Use Planning or other related discipline, complemented with considerable years of experience in the community planning field; membership in the Planning Institute of B.C., and a BC Drivers License. Experience in Local Government would be an asset. Also required are: a thorough knowledge of the philosophies, principles, and practices of municipal planning, sustainability and design; strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, facilitation, research, analytical, problem solving, organizational and computer skills; creativity and ability to use sound judgment in making planning decisions; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; ability to lead and work well in a team environment; ability to deal effectively with representatives of government, business and development, the general public, City staff and Council members. If you have these qualifications along with the passion to help make your community the best place to be, then submit in confidence a resume with a covering letter clearly marked, “Application – Senior Planner” to the following no later than 4 pm January 3, 2012:

We sincerely thank all applicants – only those short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

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Amos Tree Farms Fresh cut locally grown Christmas Trees Call 250-337-5061

DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, proﬁtable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs.

Courtenay is an innovative and vibrant City that works together to provide opportunities and excellent services making our community a great place to live, work and do business.

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DRIVERS WANTED: Terriﬁc career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneﬁts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

A DESTINATION LIKE NO OTHER - situated on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, and accessible by land, sea or air, Courtenay is a culturally diverse community that offers supernatural beauty at its doorstep. The City of Courtenay (approx. pop. 23,000) is the urban and cultural hub of the larger community, the Comox Valley (approx. pop. 70,000). With many beaches, rivers, and lakes; Mt. Washington Ski and Alpine Resort; and world class golfing, the Comox Valley is known for its year-round recreation and sports opportunities. Learn more at www.discovercomoxvalley.com.

The tradition of the Christmas tree comes from Germany. The very ﬁrst trees were oak, the same tree used for the Yule Log.Trees have been a symbol of good luck since the Middle Ages.

Trees available through the week but phone ﬁrst. Easy access & walking.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Phone 250-703-9516

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The City of Courtenay is proud to be taking important steps toward protecting our environment for our citizens and for future generations. Learn more about the City’s Corporate Climate Action Strategy at www.courtenay.ca.

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HELP WANTED

COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, December 7, 2011

HELP WANTED

School District 72 (Campbell River) Bilingual Elementary Secretary School District No. 72 is seeking applications for a Bilingual Elementary Secretary. For details of this posting, please check the School District’s website at www.sd72.bc.ca. School District 72 • Campbell River

HELP WANTED

NEED CHRISTMAS CASH? Cash Factory Loans offers Collateral Loans up to $10,000 using almost any vehicle or $800 Payday Loan using employment, CTB, EI or Pension! NO HIDDEN FEES like the other guys! 103-2270 Cliffe Ave, across from 7-11, 250898-2274

HELP WANTED

Client Care Manager

To provide direction, management and support for the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of quality home care services within a quality/risk management framework. Supervision of LPS’s and CHW’s to ensure the safe delivery of competent, compassionate and professional care to our clients. Experience More than 3 years supervisory experience of nonregulated professionals. More than 1 Year Home Care and Visit Nurse experience. Experience with geriatrics. Understanding of private sector health care and the delivery of these services to our clients. Computer experience. Knowledge of office procedures. Qualifications Current license as a Registered Nurse in the province of BC. Valid Driver’s license. Ability to supervise more than 50 people. Problem solving skills. Decision making skills and critical thinking

HELP WANTED DELIVERY PERSONS

PHONE BOOKS Mature persons with own car, truck or van to deliver phone books to Comox, Courtenay and Campbell River areas

No selling involved.

HELP WANTED

EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full beneﬁts and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

MOBILE PATROL and Security guards required. Footprints is currently seeking licenced security personnel for our Courtenay operations. Permanent, full-time & parttime positions available. email: hr@footprintssecurity.com or fax to 250-338-9412.

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LOCAL LOGGING company requires an experienced camp Cook who enjoys working in remote ﬂoat camp location. Must have superior communication skills, be organized and have ability to order camp provisions. Fax resume to 250871-7011.

HELP WANTED

PDC Logistics 1-800-661-1910 Mon. - Fri 8 a.m. - 4p.m.

HELP WANTED

So Much More Than a Pet Store! PETLAND COURTENAY is looking for an energetic & dynamic full-time

SALES FLOOR MANAGER! A successful Sales Floor Manager is responsible for developing a positive Petland culture on the sales floor that results in Pet Counselors delivering the Petland Mission Statement. Have you: • Got the flexibility and stamina to work retail hours? • Go the ability to work with a team of employees to ensure business goals are met? • Got strong communication skills, both written and oral? • Proficient in MS Excel? The successful candidate will be responsible together with the store management team, to uphold the excellence in customer service, animal husbandry and store presentation that are Petland’s standards. To be successful in this position you will be a customer focused individual with a strong sales orientation, capable of working in a fast paced environment, possess strong leadership and communication skills. If you would like an opportunity to teach, education and motivate Pet Counselors, while having a positive effect on your community, then please email your resume & salary expectations to PetlandCourtenay@gmail.com with the subject line “Sales Manager”.

Job Hunting?

HELP WANTED

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

COURTENAY

RTE # 375 Hobson, Hurford, Quinsom, Hitchen and 12th St E COMOX ROUTE #606 Balmoral Ave & Marida Place

If you have all these qualities, please contact Sylvie at 250.334.8472 or leave a resumé at the Petland store.

RTE # 600 Balsom, Birch, Cedar, Pritchard, Bryant & Victoria Court

3245 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay

ADULTS & SENIORS WELCOME NO COLLECTIONS GREAT WAY TO EXERCISE AND MAKE MONEY AT THE SAME TIME

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Job Options BC offers a full range of services tailored to meet your individual needs, including: Classroom Training - Training allowances for four weeks of full time career development training - Career Exploration - Social Media and Job Search - Targeted Resume & Cover Letter Writing - Interview and Job Search Strategies

PROFESSIONAL JOB opportunities. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned, ﬂuid transport company servicing Northern BC and Alberta. We are an equal opportunity employer now accepting applications at various branches for: Mechanics (Commercial Transport or equivalent). Wage range: $25. - $40./hour. Minimum experience required: second year apprenticeship or equivalent. Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Wage range: $25. - $35./hour. Minimum experience require: Six months professional driving. Labourers and Swampers. Wage range: $22. - $28./hour. Minimum experienced require: N/A. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and drivers abstract are required. We encourage candidates of aboriginal ancestry, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply. For more information and to apply for these opportunities, visit our employment webpage at: http://troyer.ca/employmentopportunities

Short Term Certificate Training - Customized to meet your goals - Options such as First Aid Training, WHMIS, Food Safe, PEAK Retail Training, & Basic Security Training Work Experience and Job Placement - Wage Subsidy - Job Placement Support - Employment support funds

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Working together to help keep BC strong

We thank everyone for their interest, but only successful applicants will be contacted. EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Carriers Needed

RTE # 115 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Cliffe, Duncan and England

• Minimum 2-3 years experience • Grooming small & large breeds • Bath, nails & anal glands • Booking Appointments • Have your own tools • Existing Clientele

Job Options BC is a placement and training program. If you are unemployed and have not had a regular EI claim in the past three years, you may be eligible for the Job Options BC program. We have services for youth 18 or older, retirees interested in working, and everyone in between!

250-338-0725

RTE # 268 Park Place

You will require:

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CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

RTE #250 Piercy & Stewart

DOG & CAT GROOMER

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NEWSPAPER

ROUTE #112 Puntledge Terrace Apts

A position is available for

To apply for this position please email resume to: bob_attfield@wecare.ca CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

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HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

EDUCATION/TUTORING

ELECTRICAL

PETS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

JRS ELECTRIC: Licns’d, bnded & insr’d. From new builds & renos to service calls. John, C.R. 250-914-3532 or C.V. 250-650-5773 (cont:98365)

MINI SCHNAUZER Pups. white, black/silver, salt/pepper. Non shed, non allergenic, great apartment pups. First shots, deworming provided, vet checked, tails & dewclaw’s done. $650. 250-923-2517.

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HOMES FOR RENT

VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST is offering a contract position for a part time marketing/promotions person to work in conjunction with the Festival’s staff on all MusicFest events. The right applicant’s resume should demonstrate experience with computer skills featuring text, website updating, writing skills, ad design and prooﬁng, good cold call and phone abilities and experience in previous successful marketing abilities. We are looking for a creative person who is able to meet deadlines and work well under direction and on their own initiative. The right person will be a team player as they will be working with many people. Strong knowledge of marketing within and outside of the Comox Valley is an asset. Please send your resumes and references to MusicFest Marketing Position, Box 338, Cumberland, BC, V0R 1S0 or email them to media@islandmusicfest.com. Resumes to be accepted until DEC 31st.

GARDENING

TEMP. POSITION for Nurse/MOA in small FP ofﬁce, 8:30-5:30, 4 days a week for approx 3 mth 2012. Exp. required. Reply with resume to Drawer#4465 c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay V9N 2Z7

TRADES, TECHNICAL

RECEPTIONIST is needed for Wednesday’s & Friday’s. Some bookkeeping.

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UNDER $400 HANDYPERSONS WAYNE’S HANDYMAN & Reno. Service. 20+yrs exp. in carpentry, decking, fencing, framing, ﬁnishing, drywalling, mudding, painting. Small jobs ok. 250-339-0879

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UNDER $300 4 KITCHEN barstools. New cond. Solid oak. $300 obo. obo. 250-339-5708

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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BAR FRIDGE, (black), new, $200. Call 250-338-8803.

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Computer not behaving? Fast, friendly service in your home.Call Ellen 250-702-7195

AUCTIONS

APPLIANCES

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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

VETERINARY OFFICE MANAGER wanted to start immediately, F/T. We are seeking someone who is energetic, compassionate, dedicated and enjoys being part of an enthusiastic team. Please apply to Drawer 4466 c/o The Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, V9N 2Z7.

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Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, = • SAME DAY REMOVAL • CLOSED TUESDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

Christmas Tree 6ft. Fiber Optic. $50.00. Bissel Carpet steam cleaner $50.00. Power Treadmill 1 yr. old $300. 250339-5708

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GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Women’s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606

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APARTMENTS

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BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

450-19th Street, Courtenay

2 and 3 bedroom available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental references required.

1 & 2 bedroom available, in quiet secure building, close to Driftwood Mall and bus route. Seniors Welcome. Adult oriented and no pets please. Includes heat, hot water and basic cable. Low hydro. 2 Rental References required.

250-334-3078 WILLOW ARMS APARTMENT

1252-9th St, Courtenay 2 & 3 bedroom suite in quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops and downtown. Reasonable rent include heat, hot water, basic cable, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. Extra storage upon request. No pets. Two rental references and security deposit required.

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS 1015 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay

DO YOU CARE about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned - we own and manage our own buildings only. Check the difference. Please refer to available apartments listed below. TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222

TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in wellmanaged building. Excellent location close to downtown, ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Well maintained units offer in-suite storage room. House cat accepted with pet deposit.

GREENBRIER 750 Eighth Street

CYPRESS ARMS

TWO BEDROOM suite. Very bright and spacious unique floor plan. 1,100 sq. ft. Recently redecorated. Large, private deck. Full sized appliances with dishwasher and in suite washer/dryer. Two full baths. Very quiet mature adult neighbours. Three blocks from downtown. Security entry. A very attractive suite. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250703-2264.

OAKCREST 1155 Stewart Ave. TWO BEDROOM CORNER suite. Very bright spacious and nicely renovated. Excellent location in central Courtenay. Security entry. Private storage room. Full sized appliances. Quiet, mature adult neighbours. Well managed and maintained. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM Unique, through floor plan. Bright with southern exposure. Spacious and nicely renovated suite in a quiet, adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and one block from Filberg Park. Large, private deck overlooking garden area. Nicely renovated. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

CARRIAGE HOUSE 1155 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM CORNER SUITE. Bright and spacious. Full sized appliances. In suite storage room. Very attractive and nicely decorated suite. Quiet, well managed mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

CAPRI 1081 Stewart Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite. Very spacious - large end unit with extra windows. Quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Very large bedrooms. Well maintained and well managed building. Security entry, Call John @ 250-703-2264.

Contact On-Site Managers for viewing. 250-334-9717

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

RUTHERFORD MANOR 1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay Reasonable rent includes basic cable, stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references req’d.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

RYAN COURT 1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay Close to North Island College includes washer and dryer in suite. Clean and modern 1 Bedroom. Cat okay. Lease required.

Call 250-338-7449 HOLLYRIDGE MANOR 200 Back Road, Courtenay 1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique ﬂoor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.

Call Sharon 250-338-7449 CONDOS

VANRIDGE MANOR

1255 9th Street, Courtenay

123 Back Road, Courtenay

Available now Deluxe 2 bedroom suite in quiet, well maintained building. Rent includes basic cable, full size stove, fridge, washer/dryer, carpet and blinds. Nice feature: large open concept kitchen. No pets. 2 Rental references and Security Deposit required.

Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas ﬁreplaces - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, wellmaintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

Call 250-703-2570

PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay 2 bedroom available December 15th & January 1st, in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.

In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome.

To View, Call 250-334-4483

BEECHER MANOR 1045 Cumberland Road, Courtenay BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1 & 2 bedroom condos available close to downtown - 2 bedroom units feature 1.5 baths. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults. Bus stop is conveniently located out front. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

Call 250-334-9717 to view TOWNHOUSES

TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay ATTRACTIVE 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated - enjoy new appliances, ﬂooring and bathroom ﬁttings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

Call 250-334-9717

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

MORTGAGES

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

OFFICE/RETAIL

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

AREA C- Ground level entry, cable, wiﬁ, laundry, hydro incld. No partiers, no drugs, NS/NP. Refs req’d. $750 mo. Call 250-338-7937.

PRIME OFFICE space for rent 2412A Rosewall Cres. (Tin Town). Suitable for Doctor, Lawyer, Accountant, Notary etc. 3 ofﬁces, lunch room, washroom and reception area. 1200 sq ft. completely ﬁnished with an additional 360 sq ft for future expansion. Rent negotiable for space required. 250338-8091 or cell 250-792-2063

BIG BUILDING Sale... “Clearance sale you don’t want to miss!” 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca. CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

RENT TO OWN

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STEEL BUILDINGS End of season deals! Overstock must go - make an offer! free delivery to most areas. Call to check inventory and free brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170

Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.

REAL ESTATE HOMES WANTED

Houses & Suites

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

26-2728 1st Street 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 3 appls. + OTR microwave, single garage, N/S, N/P $1075/mth Available Dec 1st 7-1720 13th Street 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 2 appls. N/S, N/P $725/mth Available Dec 1st

Call: 1-250-616-9053

2705B Urquhart Ave 1 bdrm, 1 bath, fenced yard, 4 appls., N/S, N/P $700/mth incl utilities Available Dec 1st

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HOMES FOR RENT

APARTMENTS / CONDOS HIGHLANDS

Immaculate, quiet, 2 bdrm condo features 2 full baths , 5 appl; located close to all amenities; ideal for mature individual or couple; $800/month; available Jan.1; w/possibility of possession avail.

LAKE TRAIL APARTMENTS

1 & 2 bdrm condos conveniently located with 2 appl and on site coin-op laundry; recent/new renos; decks & windows recently replaced; near schools & bus routes; N/S; N/P; rents from $600/mo; for immediate possession.

1182 Yates 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 5 appls., N/S, N/P, ocean view, double garage $1500/mth Available Dec. 1 5915 Aldergrove Dr 3 bed, 2 bath, 5 appls. N/S, Ocean View, double garage, $1600/mth Avail. Dec. 1

APARTMENT/CONDO COMOX 1 & 2 BDRM Apartments, next to St. Josephs. Basic cable & hot water included. Two rental references. Sorry no pets! 250-339-0131.

ULVERSTON MANOR

2 bdrm lower suite in centrally located Cumberland apartment block; features new paint, flooring, secured entry, 2 appl, & on site coin-op laundry; N/S; N/P; for immediate possession; $675/mo

COMOX- (central downtown) 2 bdrm upstairs. Jan 1. Adult orientated. $675/mo. (250)338-4028, 250-339-2575

DRIFTWOOD CONDOS

1 & 2 bdrm condos featuring 2 appl with secured on site coinop laundry; ideal, central location; no need for car to access all amenities; on bus routes; N/S; N/P; rents from $625/mo; N/P; immediate possession.

THE TIDES

Beautiful ground level, riverfront condo is “like new” with fresh paint! Walk through tiled entrance to tiled, 4 appl kitchen & in to bright dining/living featuring laminate flooring & electric f/p, w/walk out to semi-private rock finished patio; Master bdrm features large closet & full ensuite; bright 2nd bdrm w/ large closet; 3 pc main bath & separate laundry/storage room w/ washer/dryer; walk from the secured entrance building w/ underground parking, on to Courtenay River Walkway & Airpark; moments to Starbucks & shopping; $1050/month; small pet may be considered w/deposit; avail Dec 1 w/possibility of early possession

DUPLEXES ROBERT LANG DUPLEX

Upper duplex features 3 bdrms, 1 bath; 4 appl & large deck; near trails & river for walks/hiking; avail Nov 1; S/S; pet may be permitted w/deposit; immediate possession.

HOMES KYE BAY EXECUTIVE HOME

Perfect beach getaway! Brand new 4 bdrm, 3 bath home w/ ocean views incl. high quality finishing from top to bottom –granite, hardwood, stone accents, heat pump, hardiplank, stainless kitchen appliances, plus 2 car garage & 2 decks. Low maintenance property is designed for pure enjoyment! Immediate possession; $1800/mo.

TOWNHOMES PINE PLACE

Spacious 2 bdrm townhome features 4 appl., new renovations, patio area & storage; ideally located near schools & all amenities; N/P; N/S; $825/mo; avail Nov 15.

NOW OFFERING STRATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES FANNY BAY- Ocean view, 2 bdrms, W/D, Wood/Electric, $850+ utils. Avail Jan 1, N/S, no dogs. (250)792-1278.

HOMES FOR RENT

COURTENAY- (2655 Muir Rd) 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 2nd ﬂoor, 5 appls. Near college & Aquatic Centre. Secured entry, carport, storage unit. NS/NP. $850 mo, 250-703-6015. COURTENAY, TOP ﬂoor condo, mountain view, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, elevator, 250-752-1693 or 250-228-9891. Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. Apartments•Condos•Suites 30-1535 Dingwall 2 bed, 1 bath, 4 appls. N/S, N/P $725/mth Avail Immed. 201-4705 Alderwood 2 bed, 1 bath, 5 appls., N/S, N/P $825/mth Available Dec 15th 202-1810 Lake Trail 2 bed, 1 bath, 4 appls, N/S, N/P $650/mth Avail. Immed

PRIME RETAIL 5TH STREET Courtenay 3000 sq ft. (Corner Location)

Pat- 250-703-0211. Walt- 250-338-6281. SUITES, LOWER $1100.00 Dec 1. 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, storage, Large deck. Cumberland Call for viewing @250-898-1141 8984420... No P/S. POU

$980/MO- (short term avail) 2 bdrm home. 6th Street East area. W/D, F/S, D/W. References. NP/NS. (250)338-6689.

DOWNTOWN FURNISHED rooms. N/P. no drugs/drinking. Clean. $485. incl basic cable, internet. 250-897-3407.

BLACK CREEK- 4 bdrms, wood stove, W/D, F/S. No pets! $975 + utils. Avail now. Call (250)337-8005.

TRANSPORTATION

TOWNHOUSES

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14-1335 13th Street 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P 4 appls. $750/mth Avail Jan 1st

TIDES

Beautiful riverfront condo features 2bdrms, 2 bath, 6 appl, electric fireplace, patio, & secured underground parking; moments to Starbucks & shopping and numerous other doorstep amenities; $1000./month; avail. Dec.1

COMMERCIAL VACANT land lease over 3 acres, close to Hwy in Cumberland. Call 250897-0628.

1725A 15th Street 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P 5 appls.,$800/mth Available Dec 1st

625 22nd St 2+1 Bed, 1 bath,Carport N/P, N/S, 5 Appls. $1050/mth Available Dec 1

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www.pennylane.bc.ca TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 1 bdrm & den and 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, custom ﬁnishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. Rents from $1,100/mth. WALK TO DOWN TOWN CTNY new, modern 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, elect. F/P, res. pkg. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed $965 CTNY WEST DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 4 appls, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet. neg Avail Immed $1,050/mth ARGO COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, basic cable & hot water incl., N/S, No pets, cat neg. w/ref. Avail Immed. - $700/mth. $250 moving allowance. Res mgr. 334-8602 UPPER DUPLEX spacious 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, lrg covered deck & yard, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $975/mth incls. Hydro. PORTSIDE spacious brand new condo in downtown Comox featuring 2 bdrm + media rm, 2 bath, 6 appls, heat pump, gas F/P, garage pkg, high end ﬁnishing, ocean view, N/S, No pets. Quiet adult oriented bldg. Avail. Immed. - $1,400/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 $875/mth DRESSAGE COURT 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail Dec. 1 $850/mth PARK PLACE MANOR, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, gas F/P (gas incl.), res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec 16/11 $805/mth TRUMPETER GREENE, 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls., Gas F/P, garage, patio, N/S, No pets, Avail Immed. $925/mth SPACIOUS COURTENAY DUPLEX, 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 bath, 5 appls, Gas F/P, garage, fenced yard, 1,740 sq ft, two years old, N/S, No pets, Avail Jan 1/12 $1,200/mth MUIR RIDGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Jan. 1 - $800/mth

FREE CASH Back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877792-0599. DLN 30309. Free delivery www.autocreditfast.ca WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Treat yourself this Christmas to $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. 1-888593-6095. www.creditdrivers.ca

CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $12,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

TRUCKS & VANS 1994 DODGE Dakota ext. cab, 3.9 L. 6 cy, auto od. 212kms. Hitch. $ 2,000. 250- 338-0782 1997 TOYOTA Tacoma- 4x4 ext cab, canopy, bush bar, CD $5800 obo. (250)339-4037. 2002 DODGE Ful size wheel chair lift van. Low KM mint condition. $12,500 OBO call after 6pm 250-338-1530

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