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COLD COMFORT Sure, the rest of Canada is colder than us, but -8? That’s plenty cold for Vancouver Islanders. Never fear — a warming trend is around the corner. More, A2. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK David Somerville’s childhood was abruptly interrupted when he was plucked from his southern Ontario home and placed in foster care. Over a two-year period during the Second World War, he circulated through “ad hoc” homes. Then at age 10 he was shipped by train to live with his Mohawk father and second wife. It’s tempting to think Somerville was lucky, since most aboriginal children taken from their homes attended residential schools.

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... we’re trying at this point not Krutzmann told council the to scale back but save the things society fundamentally believes the that are most important to the core principal of supporting local theatre.” user groups As of Dec. is a key The support of arts and 31, the socicomponent ety record- culture by local government is of supported a total ing the as important to the well-being of of 39,316 performp a t r o n s a community as funding recreing arts who used ation centres, playing fields and and culthe theatre, other sporting endeavours. tural orgaalong with nizations Tim Krutzmann within the 733 members. community. Renz noted they are also planHe said he believes the minining on approaching their other mum increase of $7,500 is a fair municipal supporters — the City and reasonable request. of Courtenay and the Comox ValRenz explained that in the ley Regional District — and added three-year plan for the theatre, the board is quite optimistic, as three key points were highlighted: they have had very good support to make the theatre accessible in the past. for the community and non-profit

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Courtenay’s Sid Williams Theatre Society is asking Comox council for help as it struggles with an operational shortfall in the 2012 business year. Tim Krutzmann, board member of the Sid Williams Theatre Society, presented Comox council Wednesday with a proposal to increase to their current funding from $12,500 to a minimum of $20,000. The theatre could potentially post its first deficit in 20 years, confirmed Deb Renz, general manager of the theatre. “We’ve had a very difficult couple of years,” she told the Record. “We’ve put together a new threeyear business plan for the theatre

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of -5 with a high of -2, expected Thursday eve- pretty. Getting from A according to Environ- ning and Friday morn- to B is the tricky part.” ment Canada. ing, changing to rain Friday highs are Chilly indeed, but during the day. expected to reach 4, warmer than Jan. 19, An Arctic ridge of along with strong 1950 when the mercu- high pressure over the winds and about five ry hit -12. Interior has produced cms of snow mixed “1950 was with freezing Scott Stanfield just a wicked rain changing But unfortunately going year,” meteoto rain in the Record Staff rologist Jim between the cold air and the afternoon. said It’s been a cool, frosty Steele S a t u r d a y ’s milder typical weather, it won’t forecast week in the Comox Val- Thursday. “It calls ley — where a win- was cold. Not be pretty. Getting from A to B is for showers ter storm warning is record, but up the tricky part. with a high of in effect — but milder t h e r e . . . T h i s 7. Further rain Jim Steele is conditions are just time of year expected you should around the corner. Sunday with a Daytime tempera- have highs of six and strong winds through high of 6. The weekcoastal valleys and end pattern is expected tures dipped to -8C lows of -1.” Two to four centi- inlets on east Vancou- to continue early next Wednesday with a high of -5, while Thurs- metres of snow mixed ver Island. Combined week. day registered a low with freezing rain was with cold air, wind chill “It will be very values have exceeded uncomfortable, the swi-20 for much of the B.C. tchover from the cold coast. air to milder air,” Steele “After the big chill said. “It’s not uncomwe are looking at a mon. The transition to return to more typical the milder Pacific air We’re just not accepting zero. We January conditions on normally doesn’t go consider zero to be a pay cut based on the B.C. coast, milder without some excitethe cost of living increases that have with rain,” Steele said. ment.” been happening. Road conditions can Steve Stanley “But unfortunately going between the cold be monitored at www. air and the milder typi- drivebc.ca. See page A6 reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com cal weather, it won’t be

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Healing of native people continues 40 years later Some natives still scarred by residential school experiences

communities of children were taken away and abused, across generations...We’ve been healing the wounds for 40 years.” Somerville was part of an experiential workshop Scott Stanfield for health-care workers last Friday at the K’ómoks Record Staff Big House, presented by David Somerville’s Kathi Camilleri, who co-orchildhood was abruptly dinates healing programs interrupted when he was in aboriginal communities. plucked from his southern Workshops are intended Ontario home and placed to help people better in foster care. understand First Nations Over a two-year period history, the significance during the Second World of accumulated childhood War, he circulated through trauma of residential “ad hoc” homes. Then at school survivors, and Canage 10 he was shipped ada’s policy of assimilation by train to live with his and colonization. Mohawk father and second St. Mary’s Mission was wife. the first B.C. It’s temptresidential ing to think school to open They’re Somerville 1863 and the scared of change, in was lucky, last to close in they don’t know since most 1984. The last aboriginal Canadian resiwhat’s going to children taken happen when they dential school from their operated until homes attend- do, but they need 1996 in Sased residential to be vulnerable katchewan. schools, but “That was because they will the foster when we began homes lacked let go of the pain taking control and realize there’s of our lives any form of social service. another road to again,” Somer“None of ville said. “It’s walk. them were been a long safe,” said Dr. Evelyn Voyageur process. I was Somerville, privileged to be 75, a Merville involved right resident whose tribal name from the beginning, and is David Spirit Eagle. privileged to have mentors Now a member of the who secretly kept the culElders Culture Support ture alive.” Teams for Residential Somerville feels a critiSchool Survivors on Vancal aspect of healing is to couver Island, Somerville make oneself vulnerable in was a band manager and order to begin the healing worked for two tribal coun- journey. cils during his “political “If they don’t make period.” He recalled the themselves vulnerable, “scoop of the ‘60s” when they’ll stick to that painful children of residential state they’re in,” said Dr. school survivors were put Evelyn Voyageur, another into foster care. Some were workshop participant. adopted out of Canada. “They will not let go of it, “Some of those, as adults but it is understandable now, are trying to find why they stay there. their way back to their “They’re scared of roots,” Somerville said. change, they don’t know “One of them is a girl what’s going to happen named Buffy Sainte-Marie. when they do, but they She was taken away and need to be vulnerable adopted to a family in the because they will let go of eastern States, and graduthe pain and realize there’s ally found her way home. another road to walk.” “It’s difficult for people Voyageur — Elder in to grasp,” he added. “Whole residence at North Island

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DR. EVELYN VOYAGEUR participated in the Aboriginal Health Fair last April. College, where she works in the school of nursing — attended St. Michael’s residential school in Alert Bay, which operated from 1929 to 1975. Afterwards, she attended a personal growth workshop because she wanted to be more helpful to clients when she started nursing. “I began to understand what my people went through,” Voyageur said. “I may have been one of the biggestt critics of the way my people are.” th The personal growt growth session helped her

reconnect with her true self and to feel empathy and understanding. “They’re not that way just for the love of it, it’s

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how they’re dealing with their intense pain,” she said. “By understanding, I know I can work more effectively with them, helping them find themselves. “If you don’t learn to understand them and just come on with your own agenda and say ‘Do this, do this’ and keep telling them what the oppressors told us, you will never be successful. But having listening skills, compassion and empathy, you will go a long w ys.” wa ways.” While they still have long way to a lo

ELDER DAVID SOMERVILLE shared some insight into residential schools at a workshop last week at the K’ómoks Big House. SCOTT STANFIELD PHOTO

go, Somerville feels First Nations have accomplished a great deal over the past 40 years in terms of having their own treatment centres, a reconciliation commission and young adults with a sense of who they are. “They know their cultural heritage and they practise it and still function really well in this mainstream society,” Somerville said. “We have all these legacies of hurt and pain and tearing apart of our communities, and we’re slowly, slowly healing that. We’re doing our ceremonies again. When I first started my healing journey in 1963, sweat lodgers did them in secret. Today, my lodge is open. We welcome members of the human family who want to come in and be respectful. “There’s so much happening. The good relationship with the rest of Canadian citizens. There’s some beautiful stories of relationship between First Nation and other Canadian citizens that’s not all hatred.” reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Hedge trimming irks Courtenay resident Renée Andor

costs about $300, so this major cut probably cost significantly more. But, after the cutback, the hedge was considered dangerous by Larocque and the City because sawed-off branches line the sidewalk. “The way it is right now is dangerous,” said Laroque. “There’s

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A 60-year-old hedge in the Old Orchard area was cut back to its trunk — and other hedge owners could be next, according to the City of Courtenay. “We’re going to trim it back right to the trunk to make it safe,” John Ward, City manager of corporate administration, said Wednesday. Ward said the hedge created a safety concern for people using the sidewalk, and after a drastic cutback, it was very unsafe. He said there are other hedges in the area infringing on sidewalk safety, and the City will contact these homeowners soon. “They’re going to be dealt with systematically,” said Ward. “We try to deal with everyone consistently.” Hedge owner Nicole Larocque bought her house on Harmston Avenue 13 years ago. She maintains the sixdecade-old hedge regularly, hiring an arborist to trim it once per year in the spring or fall. However, during the summer, the City received a complaint from an area resident, and told her the hedge infracted on a bylaw because it was coming out onto the sidewalk in front of her house. Larocque told the City she would have it cut back in the fall when the weather cooled, as cutting it in hot weather would be hard on it, but she said she was pestered until she cut it. “Even though I told them (City bylaw enforcement) that, they still wouldn’t leave me alone,” said Larocque. “I had it cut in the fall like I said I was going to and they still bugged me about it all summer.” But, after the hedge was cut back in the fall, bylaw officers came by Larocque’s home again. “They said, ‘It’s not good enough,’ and I tried to dispute it; I tried to save the hedge,” said Larocque. She said bylaw officers phoned or came by her residence once every week or two asking her when she would cut the hedge back again. Just before Christmas, she called Mayor Larry Jangula to see if he could help. He personally came and looked at the hedge on

pointy branches sticking out so somebody could actually impale themselves.” On Thursday morning Larocque was having a nap, and when she came outside afterwards, she saw the hedge had been cut back to the trunk. “They’ve cut it all the way back now,” said

Larocque. “It’s not even going to have a chance to grow. It’s going to probably die.” Ward said cutting it back to the trunk shouldn’t kill the hedge. Ward said Larocque would not be charged by the City for doing this. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Zero just not an option for teachers Renée Andor Record Staff

Local teachers hope the B.C. Teachers’ Federation’s (BCTF) reduced package of proposals announced Tuesday will move along talks with the provincial government and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). “We’re pleased that they’ve put another package on there,” said Comox District Teachers Association (CDTA) president Steve Stanley. “We’re hoping that helps get the table moving and continue the discussions that are happening.” However, Education Minister George Abbott immediately said Tuesday the proposal is still not in line with the government’s net zero mandate for public sector contracts. Stanley said the new package is “fair” and pointed out that the salary provisions are similar to other provinces. According to a BCTF news release, the package proposes a threeyear agreement with a salary increase based on cost of living allowance. In year one BCTF wants a three-per-cent cost of living allowance, and in years two and three it wants a three per cent cost of living allowance, plus a three per cent market adjustment. Modest benefits increases are also outlined. Stanley said teachers are generally “not happy” they’ve had to reduce their proposal package without a counter-proposal from BCPSEA and the Province. “The government’s just saying zero (salary increase),” said Stanley. “We’re just not accepting zero. We consider zero to be a pay cut based on the cost of living increases that have

been happening.” Meanwhile, Stanley said student learning is still not affected by the prolonged teacher job action. “If you went into a classroom, you wouldn’t notice any difference

talk about their child’s progress, and parents seem to be understanding of the situation. “I haven’t heard of any complaints or concerns about lack of information or people who can’t reach the

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at all,” said Stanley, adding that secondary school exams are coming up next week, and the only visible difference will be that principals and vice-principals will supervise instead of teachers. Stanley said teachers will give students their grades or post them in classrooms next to student numbers at the end of the semester – but they still won’t hand out report cards. He said parents can e-mail teachers to

teacher,” said Stanley. School District 71 superintendent Sherry Elwood said that student learning is at the same level as in past school years. However, she said some parents are concerned.

“We have received concerns from parents regarding the absence of report cards and the difficulties that some parents are having in obtaining feedback,” Elwood explained. “We can only continue to urge parents to continue to connect with their child’s teacher, as expected in the Labour Relations Board ruling.” Stanley said SD71 administration/principals/vice-principals and teachers are communicating regularly to keep a strong working relationship in place, unlike some other districts. “We’re not like some school districts are — quite confrontational or quite a fractured

relationship,” he said. Elwood agrees that communication is still strong. “We went into this job action with a respectful and positive relationship and we are all working together to keep this in place,” said Elwood. “We understand that we all have roles to play in a job action landscape, and that we can do this without personalizing what is actually happening more at a provincial level than a local one.”

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The Comox Valley RCMP are investigating a theft from a boat moored at the Comox marina. It is believed that the culprits entered the marina by water and entered the ﬁrst boat they came to. Stolen from the boat was an assortment of ﬁshing gear and boating equipment totaling about $10,000.00. At the same time a large amount of fuel was stolen from another boat. If you have any information as to who committed these crimes, you are asked to contact the Comox Valley RCMP @ 250-338-1321 or Crime Stoppers @ 1 800-222 TIPS (8477). You may also view recent wanted persons and crimes on our website at www. comoxvalleycrimestoppers.bc.ca. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2000 for any information leading to an arrest.

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New manager at Thrifty Scott Stanfield Record Staff

After overseeing operations at stores in Campbell River and Tsawwassen, Andy Carter has taken over as the new manager at Thrifty Foods in Courtenay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glad to be back in the upper Island community. Lots of fun up here,â&#x20AC;? said Carter, who managed the Campbell River Thrifty Foods from 2006 to 2008, and the Tsawwassen store until about a week ago. Carter, who hails from the

Isle of Wight, moved to Canada in 1986. He has spent about 17 years with Thrifty Foods, starting in Victoria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m an old master baker from Britain,â&#x20AC;? said Carter, who ran businesses in his homeland and in Victoria before joining Thrifty Foods. He finds the company appealing in terms of its values, support for staff and community involvement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like the way the company is run, great morals and great business beliefs,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tough business but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good business.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a great company to work for.â&#x20AC;? While each store differs in terms of demographics, Carter said the work is the same. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Customer service is our main priority, along with good products at fair prices .... We have a lot of regular shoppers, for sure. We have a pretty broad spectrum of customers.â&#x20AC;? Carter has been a member of Rotary clubs and chambers of commerce. He also belonged to the Business Improvement Association in Tsawwassen.

ANDY CARTER IS the new manager at Thrifty Foods in downtown Courtenay.

reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

PHOTO BY SCOTT STANFIELD

YEAR OF THE DRAGON Gung Hay Fat Choy

January 23, 2012 The DRAGON symbolizes life and growth and brings blessings of longevity, virtue, and harmony. Dragon people are born extroverts. Their opinions and ideas are worth listening to, since their advice is usually the best. Elegant and with a good eye for spotting the latest trends, Dragon people are always at the forefront of the fashion scene. Blessed with rich imagination, the Dragon always comes up with exotic ideas for new ventures. Ideal career: artist, doctor, or architect. Ideal Partner: Rat, Monkey, Rooster Dragon years: 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, January 20, 2012

New development proposed at Guthrie Erin Haluschak Record Staff

Located at the northwest corner of the town, a new development proposal featuring a mix of single family homes and commercial development was presented to Comox council Wednesday. A rezoning/development permit application was submitted by Jim Agius and presented by architect Eric Ching of Urban Design Group Architects for 2310 Guthrie Rd. — kitty corner to the intersection of Guthrie

and McDonald roads. “The proposal allows for the appropriate transition between compatible land uses within one neighbourhood, all in support of the premise for compact and livable communities,” Ching explained. “Four commercial buildings are situated along Guthrie and McDonald roads, while six family residential homes are interfaced between the proposed commercial use, and the existing residential community across Tracker Place along the southeast.”

Lanterns return The weekend of Feb. 17—19 will be full of activity in Cumberland. Organizing committee co-chairs Leslie Baird and Barb Giroday, and volunteers, have been developing a program that will delight and amaze children and adults alike. The Taiwanese Lantern Festival returns for three straight days from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cumberland Recreation Centre. The Heritage Faire is Feb. 18 only at the Cumberland Cultural Centre from 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Lanterns will transport viewers into an underwater world of colourful sea creatures. The theme for the Faire is Water, Mills and Collieries, with many groups providing a sense of the rich history of the iconic village that was a city and the industrial centre of the Comox Valley during

its prime. Discover the sites and sounds of music and dancing as well as heritage collections of all kinds. Admission to both parts of the weekend celebration is by donation. — Village of Cumberland

In a presentation to council, town planner Marvin Kamenz noted the proposed development addresses the town’s Official Community Plan in a variety of ways. The development targets a reduction in greenhouse gas by constructing to an equivalent of a LEED certified green building standard for the commercial area and a certified Built Green Platinum standard for the six single-family dwellings; it supports the sustainability of multi-modal transportation by providing bicycle parking in multiple locations and a bus shelter to support the implementation of a transit stop; it respects the scale and privacy of adjacent uses with single story commercial buildings; encourages pedestrian activity along with creating a buffer for residential areas to the east from the commer-

cial activity with single-family homes along Tracker Place. Two of the four commercial buildings fully address McDonald and Guthrie, with active, directly accessible storefronts, added Ching. He said the architecture respects the northwestern character of the surrounding residential neighbours, employing slopped asphalt shingled roofs, horizontal siding and generous timber details, all in a complimentary colour palate. In his estimated financial impact report to council, director of

finance Donald Jacquest said the six single-family homes along with approximately 2,768 square metres of commercial development could have an initial benefit to the town (including development cost charges, permits and more) of $305,921. The ongoing general taxation after development could be $72,164. He added the financial effect of the proposed development is positive because it is very close to pure infill. The application was referred to the town’s Advisory Planning Commission. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Dukes play Cumberland The Dukes of Dodge, Cumberland’s legendary stalwart hillbilly pirate orchestra, will host their second annual Robbie Burns Day celebration at the Cumberland Hotel on Jan. 25 at 9 p.m. Included will be Scotch, poetry, haggis, kilts and caber tossin’ competition. Admission is free. — Dukes of Dodge

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Teenager missing The Comox Valley RCMP needs help locating Ebony Wilson, 17, who has been residing in the Courtenay area. Originally from Nanaimo, Wilson is 5’4, 117 pounds with brown eyes and shoulder length brown hair. She was last seen on the morning of Jan.10, wearing jeans, black boots and a white jacket. Police suspect she has returned to the Nanaimo area. Anyone with information on the missing girl is asked to call Const. Nicole Hall at 250-338-1321 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. — Comox Valley RCMP

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∆∆ Limited time deposit match offer of $250 (maximum) available when customers place a deposit of $250 or more on any new (not previously registered) 2011 CBR250R or CBR250RA (“Eligible Products”). Customer must take delivery and unit must be registered by March 31, 2012. Offer ends March 31, 2012 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. **The 2011 CBR250R/CBR250RA Loyalty Offer (“Offer”) is valid from December 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 inclusive or while quantities last. Offer only available to current Canadian Honda owners. This refers to any Canadian (no non-Canadian VINS will be accepted) Honda automobile, Honda motorcycle, Honda ATV, Honda Power Equipment or Honda Marine product purchased in Canada. Limit of one loyalty offer of $100 per Honda (other than CBR250R bought as part of and used for this promotion) owner per CBR250R purchase. Claim form along with the required supporting documents (i.e. proof of ownership, bill of sale) must be received by Honda Canada Inc. within 30 days of purchase to be eligible for this promotional offer. ***Enter into an agreement to purchase or finance a new (not previously registered) 2011 CBR250R or CBR250RA (“Eligible Products”) during December 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 inclusive and Honda will provide a 24-month Honda Plus protection (1 year in addition to manufacturer’s warranty) on select 2011 CBR250R and CBR250RA motorcycles only from December 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 inclusive. Offer valid at participating Honda Motorcycle or Honda Powerhouse dealers. Dealer may sell for less. Offer subject to change or extension without notice. Dealer order or trade may be necessary. See dealer or honda.ca for full details and eligible models. Errors and omissions excepted. ∆ Limited time purchase financing offer available to qualified retail customers on approved credit (O.A.C.) on new (not previously registered) 2011 CBR250R and CBR250RA. Example: Selling Price is $4,934 (including $435 freight & preparation) financed at 1.9% APR equals $209.68 per month for 24 months. Down payment or equivalent trade may be required. Cost of borrowing is $98.24 for a total obligation of $5,032.24 (including down payment). Total obligation does not include taxes, license, insurance and registration. Dealers may sell for less. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. Offer runs from December 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Visit Honda.ca or your dealer for more details on other finance rates. †† No payments for 90 days offer applies to purchase finance offers on all new (not previously registered) 2011 CBR250R and CBR250RA models purchased and delivered by March 31, 2012. Offer available only through Honda Financial Services, on approved credit (O.A.C.). Monthly payments are deferred for 90 days. Contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charges will begin accruing 60 days from the contract date and the purchaser will repay principal and interest monthly over the term of the contract, but not until 90 days after the contract date. Offer runs from December 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Honda’s Show Stoppers Event (“Offer”) applies to eligible retail purchase agreements for a limited time, while supplies last. Offers are valid on selected new and not previously registered Honda Motorcycles and ATVs.*Combined Manufacturer’s/Dealer’s discounts are deducted from the MSRP before taxes, and available only at participating British Columbia and Yukon dealers, on select models only, and vary from $400 to $5,750 for Motorcycles and from $250 to $1,010 for ATVs, depending on model. †Prices shown include freight and PDI. Applicable fees, HST/GST, licence, insurance and dealer administration fees (if applicable) or registration are extra. Offers valid at participating Honda Motorcycle, ATV or Honda Powerhouse Dealers in British Columbia and Yukon only. Dealer may sell for less. Prices/offers subject to change or extend without notice. Dealer order or trade may be necessary. See dealer or honda.ca for full details and eligible models. Errors and omissions excepted.

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Roadshow is back in Courtenay: 3 More Days! TERRY INKLER Canadian Collectors Roadshow Staff Writer After very successful shows in Richmond and Aldergrove, The Roadshow is back in Courtenay. So you had better search through your attics and garages, go through your lock boxes and jewellery, because you may be sitting on a small fortune and not even know it! Roadshow experts are here to examine all your antiques, collectibles, gold and silver.

Local Roadshow Expert Examines Some Gold Jewellery

noticed a substantial increase in the amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how high itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently trading at. He added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Roadshow is great because it puts money in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pockets, especially during such hard times. Lots of items that are just sitting around collecting dust in basements and jewellery boxes can be exchanged for money, on the spot!â&#x20AC;?

At another Roadshow event, a woman, named Mira Kovalchek, walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that During a show near Toronto, a woman were given to her as a young child by her came in with a jewellery box that she grandfather. She finally decided to come had just inherited from her late aunt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I in to the Roadshow and see what he donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear jewellery,â&#x20AC;? explained Barbara had given her. She was ecstatic to learn Engles, â&#x20AC;&#x153;so it was an easy decision to she had coins dating back to the late come down to the Roadshow to sell itâ&#x20AC;?. She was very excited when she was able 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, some of which were extremely rare. Roadshow consultant Perry Bruce to walk away with a cheque for over $2,100 for jewellery she was never going explains â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had uncovered an 1871 Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at to wear anyway. over $2,000!! She had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but Expert Elijah Gold explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have

she was able to sell them for their silver contentâ&#x20AC;?. She explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never would have thought that my old tin of coins was worth so much! I can finally afford to renovate my kitchenâ&#x20AC;?. Perry Bruce continued, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canadian coins prior to 1967, and American coins prior to 1964 are all made with silver, and we have noticed a large increase of customers coming to the Roadshow with coins and cashing them in for their silver valueâ&#x20AC;?. Experts at the Roadshow will evaluate and examine your items, FREE OF CHARGE, as well as educate you on them. The Roadshow sees hundreds of people during a one week event, and they have been travelling across Canada to different cities and towns, searching for your forgotten treasures. Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, pocket watches, porcelain and bisque dolls, pretty much everything can be sold at the Roadshow. Any early edition Barbieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are sought after by the Road-

OUT DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T MISS

show collectors, as well as a variety of Dinky Toys and Matchbox cars. Lionel Trains and a variety of tin toys can also fetch a price, especially if they are in their original box or in mint condition. If a collector is looking for one of your collectibles, they can always make an offer to buy it. A man brought in a 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marx Tin Toy Robot, in fairly good condition, still in its original box. They were able to locate a collector for that specific toy within minutes, and that gentleman went home with over $700 for his Toy Robot and a few other small toys. So whether you have an old toy car, a broken gold chain, or a Barbie sitting in the closet, bring it down to the Roadshow, they will take a look at it for FREE and it could put money in your pocket!

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In Courtenay: January 20, 21, 22 Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2200 Cliff Avenue, Courtenay CANADIAN COLLECTORS ROADSHOW: 1-877-810-4653 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (except Sunday, Jan. 22nd, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) Bring in your old unwanted or broken jewelry, coins, antiques & collectibles for the cash you need to help pay off those holiday season bills.

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jewellery, any missing pieces (Earrings,

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t GOLD COINS: All denominations from all parts of the world including Gold Olympic coins

t PLATINUM: Jewellery, Dental, Wiring and anything else made of Platinum

t WAR ITEMS: WWI, WWII, War Medals, Swords, Daggers, Bayonets, Civil War Memorabilia, etc. t JEWELLERY: Diamond Rings, Bracelets, Earrings, loose Diamonds, etc. t PAPER MONEY: All denominations made before 1930, Confederation bills, Large Bills t OTHER COLLECTIBLES: Toys, Train Sets, Dolls, Advertising, Cast Iron Banks, Pottery, etc.

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We represent thousands of collectors who are all looking for a variety of collectibles! We have purchased a wide selection of items for our group of collectors. The CCG (Canadian Collectors Group) are a private group of collectors who are looking for unique items in a wide variety of categories.

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Read all about Family Literacy Week right here Whether you are soaring high on the wings of a unicorn or reading a map to get to that next special spot, literacy can take you places. The magic of words will be celebrated through art, stories, writing, community adventures and more from Jan. 23 to 29 as Family Literacy Week kicks off in the Comox Valley. With events throughout the week including elementary school open houses, StrongStart fun, art making at the Comox Valley Art Gallery, the annual North Island College Story Slam and a visit from Inuit storyteller Michael Kusugak, local

residents of all ages can get out and enjoy the fun. E v e r y t h i n g culminates on Family Literacy Day next Friday with the Courtenay Library as the hub for everything from goodie bag giveaways and learning adventures to storytelling sessions. Here is the schedule: • All Day – Pick up your passports with stickers to mark visits at each station/event and local merchant discounts for Whale’s Tale Toys, Laughing Oyster Books and the Zocalo Café. • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Interactive, community partner stations for

Trees get recycled and YANA aided Comox firefighters thank all those who brought their Christmas trees and cash donations to the fire station last weekend. The firefighters collected over $3,000 during this two-day event. All of the money will go to local charity You Are Not alone (YANA). Comox firefighters have been recycling Christmas trees now for more than 18 years. Comox Fire Chief Gord Schreiner states: “I am very proud of the efforts of our firefighters. Not only do they spend countless hours training and responding to emergencies but they also participate in many, many fundraisers like this.” A special thank you to Chuck Moore of New Heritage Arbourists Ltd., who donates both his equipment and his time to this project every year to help to make it so successful. Comox Firefighter Association Chairper-

son Terry Dean adds: “The community support for this event has been outstanding and we thank all those who brought their trees to us.” — Comox Fire Department

children and families throughout the library — Strong Starts, C.V. Family Services, 4R’s Education Centre, Pacific Care Society, NIC, Creative Employment Access and the Child Development Association. Gift book bags for each family. • 10:10 to 10:40 a.m. — Captain Thunderpants storyteller; • 10:45 to 11 a.m. — Opening — K’ómoks welcome, C.V. Lifelong Learning Association announcement, new child sign unveiled and announcement of new library kits. Recognize sponsors and dignitaries; • 11 to 11:30 a.m. — Inuit storyteller Michael Kusugak

• 11:40 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. — Rhyme Time with Carlene Steeves and Colleen Friendship • 12:15 to 12:30 p.m. — Local celebrity readers. Family Literacy Week is a week-long community celebration of storytelling, art, reading and learning that culminates in Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27. While Michael Kusugak takes main stage, this year’s celebration also includes local celebrities, art shows, roving storytellers and a chance to explore the community. Family Literacy Day is a national aware-

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Winter hiking begins Jan. 29 You’re invited to join facilitator Andrew Nicoll to hike during the winter on unique local trails. Andrew will lead three hikes this winter. All hikes will take place during the last Sunday of each month, January to March 2012, from noon to 3. The meeting point is Lake Trail School. Pre-registration is required for the hikes to be able to arrange transportation. The pre-registration deadline for each hike is the Friday before it takes place. Hike One: Perseverance Creek, Cumberland (medium difficulty) on Jan. 29 (pre-registration required by Jan. 27); Hike Two: Puntledge River Hike (easy to

medium difficulty) on Feb. 26 (pre-registration required by Feb. 24); Hike Three: Cumberland Lookout Hike (steeper, more difficult hike) on March 25 (preregistration required by March 23). Participant fee: • $10 per person, per hike/$25 for all three; • $15 per family, per hike/$40 for all three. This is a family activity. Youth 16 and younger. Must be accompanied by at least one adult. Please wear proper footwear. To register for any of LTNC’s classes, please call LTNC’s project co-ordinator, Angela Konkin, at 250-3343168 or e-mail at laketrailvision@gmail.com. — Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections

TV audience needed Captain Thunderpants will shoot another live TV program on Jan. 29 at 1:30 p.m. at Studio Live in Cumberland at 2679 Beaufort. The theme this time will be Chinese new year and Robbie Burns Day, complete with games, music, special guests, dragon parade and caber tossing. To do a shoot, the good captain needs a live studio audience dressed as pirates. Kids under 10 and their parents are welcome. Admission is by donation. For more information, call Kevin at 400-4003. — Captain Thunderpants

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN AND PROGRAMS OF CHOICE IN SCHOOL DISTRICT #71 FOR THE 2012/2013 SCHOOL YEAR School District No. 71 (Comox Valley) will be enrolling kindergarten students (English, French Immersion, Montessori and Aboriginal) in district schools for attendance September 2012. To be eligible for enrolment in September 2012, a student must turn five (5) years of age by December 31, 2012. Your child's birth certificate must be presented at the time of registration. (CareCards will not be accepted as proof of birth but need to be presented at time of registration.) Passport or Landed Immigrant Authorization is suitable documentation in lieu of birth certificates.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION All of our elementary schools offer full day kindergarten. Parents are asked to register their children at their current neighbourhood school February 22, 23 & 24, 2012 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. While most, if not all, students living in a school's local catchment will be accommodated at that school, they cannot be guaranteed placement in the catchment area school and may be required to go to the nearest school having availability. Please contact your neighbourhood school for information on kindergarten orientation. To determine your English program catchment school, please visit our district website at www.sd71.bc.ca, click on “Schools” and go to “School Locator.” If you live in an area where busing is provided, you will need to go on SD 71’s website and complete a Bus Transportation Registration Form for your child.

REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS OF CHOICE • FRENCH IMMERSION - located at École Puntledge Park and École Robb Road District Parent Information Meeting: Join us for presentations about the French Immersion program. Bring your questions, hear about the program from the perspective of principals, parents and students in the program. The district orientation will be held on the following date: January 25, 2012

École Robb Road Elementary 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 250-339-6864 1909 Robb Avenue, Comox BC Registration for siblings only (of students currently enrolled in French Immersion) is at École Puntledge Park Elementary and École Robb Road Elementary on February 15, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Open registration for French Immersion is at École Puntledge Park Elementary and École Robb Road Elementary on February 16 & 17, 2012 from 7:30 a.m.to 12:00 noon. Inquiries about this program may be made to the Principal at École Puntledge Park Elementary (250-334-4495) or the Principal at École Robb Road Elementary (250-339-6864). Late French Immersion – The district is offering late French Immersion for Grade 6. There is an orientation session on the following date: January 26, 2012

École Puntledge Park Elementary 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Child Care Provided 401 Willemar Avenue, Courtenay Registration for siblings only (of students currently enrolled in either Late French Immersion or Early French Immersion) is on February 15, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Open registration for Late French Immersion (Grade 6) at École Puntledge Park is on February 16 & 17, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

• FRENCH IMMERSION - located at Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School Students from School District 93 (Conseil scolaire francophone) who want to enroll in School District #71 must apply for a cross boundary transfer by February 29, 2012.

• navigate (NIDES) eCLASS KINDERGARTEN: located at Tsolum School Campus Interested in home schooling your child? Come and join our presentation for families who would prefer one of two delivery models of blended learning, designed and supported by BC certified teachers: a) a full time home school program or, b) one day of face-to-face instruction and social interaction at Tsolum Campus, combined with online and paper based learning at home. Parents and administration will be on hand to answer your questions and help with the registration process. February 1, 2012

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Open registration for the eClass Kindergarten at navigate (NIDES) will take place at Tsolum School from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 pm on February 16th & 17th, 2012 For information call the school administration (250) 337-5300 or email Alissa.Pratt@sd71.bc.ca

• navigate (NIDES) FINE ARTS eCADEMY - KINDERGARTEN: located at Tsolum School Campus The Fine Arts eCademy is a K-9 district program of choice emphasizing curriculum integration through visual, digital media, music and performing arts based on personalization and 21st Century instructional practices. This unique blended learning environment combines three days of face-to-face instruction at the Tsolum School campus with two days of online and paper based learning at home, designed and supported by navigate teachers. Parents and administration will be on hand to answer your questions and help with the registration process. February 1, 2012

Tsolum School Campus – navigate (NIDES) 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. 2505 Smith Rd. Courtenay Child Care Provided Open registration for the Fine Arts eCademy Kindergarten at navigate (NIDES) will take place at Tsolum School from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 pm on February 16th & 17th, 2012 For information call the school administration (250) 337-5300 or email Alissa.Pratt@sd71.bc.ca

• ABORIGINAL KINDERGARTEN/GRADE 1 - located at École Puntledge Park Aboriginal Parents and Guardians Information Meeting: Please come to learn about the Aboriginal Kindergarten/Grade 1 program. Administrators will be there to answer your questions and help with registration forms. February 7, 2012

École Puntledge Park Elementary 6:00 p.m. Child Care Provided 401 Willemar Avenue, Courtenay If your kindergarten child is First Nation, Metis or Inuit we are offering an all-day program based on cultural teachings and ministry learning outcomes. Although preference will be given to Aboriginal children, non-Aboriginal parents may apply. Registration for siblings only (of students currently enrolled in the Aboriginal Kindergarten/Grade one program) will take place at École Puntledge Park Elementary School on February 15, 2012 from 7:30 am to 12:00 noon. Open registration for Aboriginal Kindergarten will take place at École Puntledge Park on February 16 &17, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For information please call Bruce Carlos, District Principal of Aboriginal Education, at 250-331-4040

• MONTESSORI KINDERGARTEN - located at Queneesh Elementary District Parent Information Meeting: Join us for presentations about the Montessori Program. Bring your questions, hear about the program from the perspective of the

administrators and have a tour of the classroom. February 2, 2012

Queneesh Elementary School 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Child Care Provided 2345 Mission Road, Courtenay Registration for siblings only (of students currently enrolled in Montessori) is at Queneesh Elementary School on February 15, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Open registration for Montessori is at Queneesh Elementary School on February 16 & 17, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For information please call Mr. Dan Costain, Principal, Queneesh Elementary at 250-334-4089.

CROSS BOUNDARY TRANSFER REQUESTS Requests for cross boundary transfers for the 2012/2013 school year must be completed online and submitted online no later than February 29, 2012 for consideration. See the link on our homepage at www.sd71.bc.ca, Cross Boundary Requests. If you do not have access to a computer, there is one available in the foyer of the School Board Office at 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay.

For further information on any of these programs, please contact Allan Douglas, Director of Elementary Instruction at 250-334-5500

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Movie nights monthly Starting Jan. 21, the Black Creek Community Association will offer a monthly movie night to the community. With money raised with the generous support of the community and the Thrifty Smile Card fundraiser, the BCCA has been able to purchase a new projector and will show films on a monthly basis at the centre. January’s film will be shown at 7 p.m. and will be the clever and humorous animated film The Fantastic Mr. Fox. The BCCA wants to

SEVERAL COMOX VALLEY students were in this group at the 2012 Parlement jeunesse francophone de Colombie-Britannique.

Youth Parliament très magnifique Retaining or removing the monarchy as Canada’s head of state was one of many topics debated en français last week, under the marble columns and decorative gilt plasterwork inside British Columbia’s Legislative Assembly. Soleil Rainville, 17, of Comox was one of several local youths participating in the recent Parlement jeunesse francophone de Colombie-Britannique held in Victoria Jan. 12 to 15. Chloé Martineau, Kenza Belhadi and Mélanie Rutherford from Courtenay and Erika Massicotte and Isaïah Rainville of Comox were also part of this year’s BC Francophone Youth Parliament. The annual parliamentary session is organized by the Conseil Jeunesse francophone de la Colombie Britannique, a nonprofit youth-run organization that also hosts a variety of sports and cultural events, educational trips and training programs for B.C. Francophones.

The Francophone Youth Parliament brings more than 80 youth from across the province to Victoria each January to learn about, and participate in, the democratic process. While the elected MLAs are on Christmas break, the province’s youth take over the legislative chamber. There are about 70,000 Francophones living in British Columbia and more than 300,000 residents who can speak French fluently. For Soleil, bilingualism is just part of life, with both official languages spoken at home. But her interest in the democratic process was a result of some peer pressure from some friends. “They talked me into it,” she laughed. And she’s happy they did. With thoughts of one day becoming a teacher, Soleil hopes to eventually pass on her enthusiasm for the democratic process to her students. — Conseil Jeunesse francophone de la Colombie Britannique

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door is $7 for adults, $5 for youth and $15 for the family or pre-register for a $2 discount. — Black Creek Community Association

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School District 71 invites parents of preschoolers tol attend an OPEN HOUSE at their neighbourhood school Elementary Schools in School District 71 (Comox Valley) will be holding open houses for parents and their preschool children at their neighbourhood school. Each open house is unique and may include a variety of activities for parents and caregivers along with their preschoolers to engage in. Activities may include: • Meeting staff • Touring the school • Enjoy a snack together • The Opportunity to interact with school district staff about Early Learning • An opportunity to view a PowerPoint presentation on Early Learning • An opportunity to engage in children’s activities, songs and stories OPEN HOUSE Times and Dates: 2012

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This is a great opportunity for parents and their children to get a first look at their neighbourhood school, to meet school staff, and to receive Ready, Set, Learn information. Ready, Set, Learn is an exciting early childhood initiative sponsored by the Ministries of Education, Health and Children and Family Development.

For more information or to register please contact your local school.

Robert Russell, Comox, 2010 Recipient My name is Robert James Russell. I grew up in Balmoral, Manitoba but moved to Comox, BC in grade seven and have lived here since. I am enrolled at UVic and taking my commerce degree. Although I am still unsure of what I will specialize in, and what career path I will follow, I know it will involve investing and an early retirement. During the winter months I am an avid snowboarder, in the summer I stay active skateboarding, skimboarding, and swimming in the local lakes and rivers. I also work at a local kayak shop. Thank you for this generous support.

COMOX VALLEY RECORD If you would like to become a Black Press scholar, visit www.uvic.ca/gustavson/blackpress.

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Fishing Fear not! Computer instruction will lessen your frustration lessons offered Remember the special enjoyment that you got from fishing with your family? The hours spent sharing stories with your grandfather, teaching your daughter to cast her line, laughing over childhood memories with your brother. Some of us didn’t have the luxury of fishing in our past, but the good news is that it is never too late to start! Many people assume they can’t go fishing because they don’t know how to fish or don’t know much about fishing. Fishing is something everyone can do and learning to fish is half the fun! Learning is fun, interesting, and easier than you might think. Some of the benefits of fishing include connecting family and friends, enjoyment of our natural surroundings, the opportunity to create memories that will last a lifetime but most importantly, on the water there are no cars, no rush hour, no deadlines and you get a chance to relax. Courtenay Recreation is pleased to have Steve Paterson from Island Sportfishing lead a session titled Fishing 101 on Jan. 24 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. or 2 to 5 p.m. Steve will share knowledge on the various species of fish in the area, equipment, knots, presentation and local regulations. Of course there will be plenty of time for questions and answers. The fee for Fishing 101 is $ 22+GST. For more information or to register, call Courtenay Recreation at 250338-5371 or 250338-1000. Be sure to ask when registering about Steve’s fly fishing intro and introduction to fly tying. — Courtenay Recreation

Frustrated by your computer? So new to computers, they haven’t had a chance to frustrate you yet? Fear not! ValleyLinks will be hosting a series of

weekly computer training workshops. There will be an evening series, with topics ranging from beginner friendly (i.e. “How to Use the Internet”) to more intermediate (i.e.

PC Spring Cleaning). As well, there will be a series on Tuesday mornings and afternoons that will be open to all but especially aimed at seniors, where participants

will gain skills that will allow them to connect and keep in touch with friends and family using the Internet. The workshops are free (donations are greatly appreciated);

however, as space is limited to eight participants per workshop, you should sign up in advance. To sign up, call ValleyLinks at 250-3348063 or drop by and ask

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It helps to know the who, what and how of help Are you confused about what kind of help you or your aging parent is eligible for in the community? Don’t worry! You aren’t alone. Knowing the who, what and how is challenging when you are at the start of any maze. Before entering a maze, it’s helpful to have clues at the start to help find the end. Let’s say, you think your Mom is showing signs of memory loss but you aren’t sure if it is serious or where to go for an assessment. Although finding out the answer to this question is very important, it only helps with one part of the issue. Memory loss may be affecting your Mom’s ability to drive, to care for herself physically, to feel safe in her home and it may be causing additional stress if your Dad is caring for her or if she is a widow. Before you walk into the maze, some of the “clues” to gather include: • What does your Mom think she needs to maintain or improve her daily life? Perhaps your Mom is most worried about falling at night or perhaps she has mentioned that she is uncomfortable driving longer distances or appears to be more stressed when travelling. • What are her current health problems, in addition to the perceived memory loss? • Would your Mom give permission to

accompany her to a doctor’s appointment to be an extra set of ears? • What kind of support does your Mom already receive and who is doing it? For example, she might have family in town that have her over for supper once a week or a neighbour or family friend may take her grocery shopping. • Can family members do more for their Mom? What can they do and how often? • If your Dad is caring for your Mom, find out what support would help him. • What is your Mom’s financial situation? Can she afford to pay for additional services? Once you have a general idea on what your Mom needs (and your Dad if he is caregiving), your next step is to understand how

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JOHNSTONE your Mom gets what she needs through the community she lives in. Services can be provided both publicly and privately. The difference between publicly and privately funded services is based on type of service and eligibility. In this case, having Mom further assessed for her memory loss would be achieved through the public stream by bringing forward the concern with your Mom’s family physician. The family physician would make the decision to refer to a psychogeriatrician based on his or her assessment of the situation. If

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your Mom was unable to care for herself physically and/or having difficulty with remembering to take medications, a referral could be made to The Home and Community Care program of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) to determine if she was eligible (based on a standard assessment) to receive communitybased health services in her home. Services may be subsidized depending on your Mom’s income. Private providers offer a variety of services such

as housecleaning, meal preparation or delivery, home support, companionship, transportation, just to name a few. Private providers range in their qualifications, services and costs. It is not uncommon for seniors to use a mix of publicly funded and private pay services to meet their needs. Take some time to collect your “clues” about your needs or for someone you are caring for. Our next column will talk about entering the maze and putting those clues into action to become aware

of publicly funded services for seniors and how to go about accessing them. Wendy Johnstone is a gerontologist and

is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions. Her column runs in the Comox Valley Record every second Friday.

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which is not company practice. Twenty years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: A new contender joined the race for the

Comox mayor’s seat. Former CFB Comox technical officer Gwyne Mack said he’s the man to bring peace to warring factions on council and order to town planning. He was up

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ger Toils of Victoria was awarded the contract. The Overwaitea was to be an entirely new store with the other Overwaitea being taken over by Driftwood Mall.

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Keep your left foot off the brake pedal I am occasionally asked about using the left foot for braking instead of the right foot. The usual justification given for this is that the brakes may be applied more quickly because the left foot is ready while the right foot is busy with the accelerator pedal. While there are

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SCHEWE different schools of thought on whether this is appropriate for highway driving, it may not be a good idea for the average driver.

An important job for your left foot and the leg attached to it is to press against the raised portion on the left side of the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foot well. This action forces the driver into the seat and anchors the body leaving the arms free to steer with during lateral acceleration and heavy braking.

Lake Trail neighbourly Over the past year, Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections has brought residents together to share safety concerns and ideas of how to make neighbourhoods safer. A Lake Trail Neighbourhood Safety Initiative has been developed based on residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; input and consultation with the RCMP. One part of the initiative is to provide an opportunity for residents to meet neighbours and an RCMP member to share concerns and ideas to improve safety. Involving police in an informal discussion provides

an opportunity to share information and gain a better understanding about different roles police and residents have in reducing crime and other safety issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The idea for organizing block meetings as part of the safety initiative grew out of the close connections and friendly relationships people in the Lake Trail area have with their neighbours,â&#x20AC;? says Kathy Birkett, an LTNC board member. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The block safety meetings are designed to strengthen these bonds and provide an opportunity for residents to

come up with ideas to make their neighbourhood safer.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beginning in January 2012, LTNC and a group of volunteer trained facilitators will help residents organize a meeting on their block, and arrange for an RCMP member and other resource people to attend,â&#x20AC;? LNTC project co-ordinator Angela Konkin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meetings can be hosted in a residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home or held at Lake Trail School.â&#x20AC;? For more information contact Konkin at 250-334-3168 or laketrailvision@gmail.com. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections

MARS fundraiser different On Jan. 28, the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society will host its first Pub Night at the Whistle Stop Neighbourhood Pub in Courtenay. Maj Birch, manager of MARS had this to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks to our all of our supporters in the last few months! This night can be a fun way to come out and enjoy the food, the music and support a good cause all at the same time.â&#x20AC;? The fun will begin at 5 p.m. with a silent auction and multiple 50/50 draws throughout the night. Donations for the auction have come from a

number of diverse local businesses and offerings will include: a stunning paper collage of an eagle in a tree from South Hollow Gallery, gaming party passes from Play â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;N Trade, motorcycle helmets from Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Motorcycles, treat baskets for people from Woofyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pet Foods, gift certificates from Extreme Runners, Pita Pitt, Cardero Coffee & Tea, Union Street Grill and Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clothes Closet. For a more complete listing of donors and more details on some of the artwork, please see the event listing at www.wingtips.org.

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Staying in complete control means not hanging on to the steering wheel to keep your body in position. If you get lazy and ride the brake with your left foot enough to light the brake lights, this will confuse the driver behind you. Are you stopping or not? Confusion like this will lead to an increased chance of being hit from behind and contributes to excessive brake wear and poor fuel economy. In the event of a col-

lision, the resulting pressure on both the brake and the accelerator will reduce the effectiveness of the brakes at a time when they are needed. Finally, check with your driving examiner. Left foot braking during a road test may not be acceptable in all circumstances. The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit www.drivesmartbc.ca.

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CALENDAR Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: This calendar is for special events put on by non-profit groups. We run as many as space permits, but only guarantee a calendar item appears once. Calendar items can be e-mailed to copy@comoxvalleyrecord. com, faxed to 250-338-5568 or delivered to 765 McPhee Ave. Deadlines: Friday at 5 p.m. for Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paper and Tuesday at noon for Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paper. Include date, location, time and a contact phone number that can be published. NAR-ANON If a family member or friend is using drugs, how does it affect you? We can help. Call Rene 250-3342392, Sharon 250-339-7906, or Jack 250-334-3485. S-ANON: Have you felt hurt, ashamed or alone because of sexual behavior of a loved one? We are a 12-step weekly support group providing experience, strength, hope & friendship. FMI: sanon.comoxvalley@ gmail.com, 1-888-250-7305.

Friday, Jan. 20 C.V. NEWCOMERS Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Mac Laing/ Llama Farm walk; meet at Port Augusta Marina parking lot, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Glayne 250339-0036, Sharon 250-9411819, Doris 250-871-3407, www.Cvnewcomers.net. EVERGREEN Seniors At the Movies, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 12:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniors.org. COMOX Seniors Association offers Nia classes with Ann Marie Lisch every Friday, dâ&#x20AC;?Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4:15 p.m. Drop-in $8/members, $10/guests (during February $8 for all); also monthly rates. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@ gmail.com. SEVENTH Day Adventistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; It Is Written Televisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Revelation of Hope prophecy seminar, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7 p.m. Many more nights to follow. FMI: 250-338-5258.

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weekly educational sessions, C.V. Nursing Centre, Glacier Room, 615â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10th St., 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. Free; patients can self-refer. FMI: 250-331-8504.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 COMOX Seniors Association offers Nia classes with Ann Marie Lisch every Tuesday, dâ&#x20AC;?Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10:15 a.m. Drop-in $8/members, $10/guests (during February $8 for all); also monthly rates. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@ gmail.com. C.V. WOOD CARVERS meet every Tuesday for a day of carving, Royston Community Hall, 9:30 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m. No experience necessary. FMI: Al 250-331-0156, Jim 250339-5350. N.V.I.H.A. AGM, Therapeutic Lounge, Comox Valley Fairgrounds, 7:30 p.m. FMI: 250338-1742.

Thursday, Jan. 26 C.V. IMMIGRANT Welcome Centre hosts Chinese New Year Celebration (Year of the Dragon), Unit Câ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1001 Lewis Ave., Courtenay, 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m. Bring a dish to share. FMI: 250-338-6359, kiyoko@ immigrantwelcome.ca. METAPHYSICAL Explorations Group meets, Lions Den, 1729 Comox Ave., 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. Richard Hart presents Introduction to Dwelling in Nature, Spiritual Ecology. All welcome. By donation. FMI: Anjali 250-338-1690. N.V.I.H.A. AGM, Therapeutic Lounge, Comox Valley Fairgrounds, 7:30 p.m. FMI: 250338-1742.

Friday, Jan. 27 COMOX Seniors Association offers Nia classes with Ann Marie Lisch every Friday, dâ&#x20AC;?Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4:15 p.m. Drop-in $8/members, $10/guests (during February $8 for all); also monthly rates. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@ gmail.com. EVERGREEN Seniors Friday Night Dance with music by Lensmen, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniors.org.

BLACK Creek Community Association offers meditation workshop, 2001 Black Creek Rd., 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11:30 a.m. By donation. FMI/pre-registration: 250-337-5190. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ryan Rd. near Superstore, 11 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. TSOLUM River Restoration Society AGM, Dove Creek Hall, 3400 Burns Rd., Courtenay, 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m. Guest speaker forester/author Harold Macy. C.V. UKRAINIAN Cultural Society presents Malanka, Ukrainian New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve dinner & dance, upper Florence Filberg Centre, 5 p.m. Traditional Ukrainian food, Dolyna Dancers perform, live band, cash bar. FMI: Joanne 250-338-6902. OCEAN Waves Square Dance Club with callers Fran & Roger Archambault & cuers Lorna & Carmen Corbet, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10 p.m. FMI: Cathy or Guy 250338-7942.

KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ryan Rd. near Superstore, 11 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. C.V. CELTIC Club & Comox Senior Association present Rabbie Burns Celebration, dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., Comox, 11:30 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3:30 p.m. Scottish hot lunch, traditional ceremonies, Scottish dancing & entertainment. Tickets $25 available at dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Esterre. FMI: 250-339-5133. 4Râ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EDUCATION Centre presents 7th annual Cranium Challenge, Florence Filberg Centre (downstairs). Refreshments for sale & by donation; prizes. FMI/registration: 250338-4890. OLD TIME Fiddlers Branch 17 hosts Old Time Dance, Fallen Alders Community Hall, Royston, doors 7:30 pm. Admission $7/adult, $1/child. FMI: Ed 250339-6297.

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KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 2400 Cliffe Ave, 11 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. COMOX Seniors Centre presents Waltz for the Absolute Beginner by Ray Chessin, dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m., & general dance 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m. Advance tickets: $10/members, $12/guests; $2 more at door. FMI: Arabella arabella888@gmail.com. C.V. ART GALLERY & TIFF present film Take Shelter, Rialto Theatre, 5 p.m. Tickets $11 available at CVAG gift shop. FMI: 250-338-6211.

KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 2400 Cliffe Ave, 11 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. INVESTORS Group Walk for Memories in support of Alzheimer Society of B.C. happens indoors at Campbell River Common, 1 p.m. (registration at noon). Or call 1-800-667-3742 or visit www. walkformemories.com.

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Monday, Jan. 30 C.V. CHRONIC Pain Support Group hosts educational session on Nature of Chronic Pain, C.V. Nursing Centre, Glacier Room, 615â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10th St., 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. Free; patients can self-refer. FMI: 250-3318504.

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Ride out market ups and downs The enemy of long-term investment success is short-term thinking. Short-term thinking is caused, almost always, by the arrival of a downturn in the market. Concern, particularly with an inexperienced investor, can all too often turn to worry, even panic. A hasty decision often follows. Investors sell part of their portfolio at a loss, hide on the sidelines, wait out the storm until the market seems to be returning to normal, and only start investing again when the coast is clear. But market reversals are nothing new. And even quite dramatic falls are hardly rare, startling though they may seem. Markets, like life, have their ups and downs. The key is to keep calm, think hard, check out historical market information, and seek the help of a professional investment adviser. Anyone who studies market ups and downs will quickly discover certain underlying factors and trends. Inflation is one. Large-scale political and economic events are another. All, to a greater or lesser extent, influence market movement and impact the rise and fall in the value of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other investments. Although market ups and downs can create fear among investors, a long-term view shows their impact on most kinds of investments is less

dramatic than frequently expected. Historically, rises have typically followed quite quickly after even steep falls in the market and, accordingly, investments have tended to recover. One thing is certain. Attempts to “time” the market by getting in and out during these erratic periods is rarely successful. The practice is usually ineffective simply because it is

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virtually impossible to predict exactly when the market drop will occur. And if investors sell, there is always the danger that they will not take advantage of any subsequent rise in the market. Investors that attempt to time the ups and downs of the market, increase their risk of missing quality opportunities on days that register big gains. Some investors turn to what is known as dollar-cost-averaging as a solution to market uncertainty, an investment strategy where you make predetermined periodic investment purchases of a fixed amount on a bi-

weekly or monthly basis. The strategy protects your portfolio by encouraging you to invest consistently, allowing you to buy more shares when the market is falling and fewer shares when the market is rising. The true value of dollar-cost-averaging is often realized during a down market. At this point, many investors stop investing for fear that it will fall further and wait for it to rebound. In most cases, this is exactly the opposite of what should be done. In fact, many investors view lower market prices as an opportunity to buy more stock/funds. A dollar-cost-averaging strategy forces you to put aside your “gut reactions” and continue investing. It is generally agreed that investors who maintain a long-term outlook for their investments have an advantage over those who do not. Successful long-term investors understand that while the market will always experience periods of decline, history has shown that they tend to recover in the long run. Talk to an investment adviser if any of these terms are unfamiliar to you, or if you have any other questions or concerns about your investments. — Mikkel Hansen, Investment Adviser/ Branch Manager TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice

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involved in activities such as: weapons contracting; tobacco manufacturing; pornography; and nuclear power. On the other hand, positive screening is a proactive process to select companies that show leadership on various social and environmental issues. Shareholder advocacy is the process of using shareholder influence to help bring about positive social and environmental change at corporations. Post the 2008 global financial crisis, we have seen an increase in advocacy regarding executive compensation with sayon-pay voting at annual shareholder meetings. Community Development Investment (CDI) is the investment of money into community development or micro-credit initiatives that contribute to the growth and well being of disadvantaged communities. The magnitude of impact CDI can have is far greater than the actual dollars and cents. See SOCIALLY, A24

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Hidden killers are sinking good businesses Here is a dismal and startling fact for business owners: “70 per cent of small businesses go broke before their 10th anniversary.” That is according to the Small Business Administration. The most important question that owners and executives need to ask is why? It would make sense that if you can understand the factors that may cause a bankruptcy then you can put processes in place to avoid this type of disaster. Of course there are many reasons why a business may fail including economic downturns, lower demand for a company’s core products and services or ineffective marketing and advertising. However, there seems to be silent, hidden killers that are sinking good businesses and according to many professional risk and business consultants, these types of factors could have been identified and corrected often early enough to save the business. So why such a high failure rate? The answer, according to Lourdes Gant, who is an internal auditor and inter-

national business strategist, is that “many business owners and executives don’t know where to look to find the source, or more frequently multiple sources of their losses. They may know they are not as profitable as they should be because the bottom line numbers tell them that, but no matter how many times they crunch those numbers, a full understanding of why eludes them.” Of course knowing the “why’ is exactly what these

owners and executives need so that they can make the critical changes necessary that can allow their business to not only survive but prosper. The problem it seems is that most do have some financial controls and processes in place which is what comes to mind when you mention the word audit so they think that this alone safeguards their business completely. So, that begs another question, why isn’t looking at financials alone enough?

The reason, says Gant, is the answer can’t be found in the numbers alone. “The numbers are an essential place to begin your quest and they will provide some of the hints and clues, but stopping at a financial audit means you are likely to miss the more subtle yet chronic sources of loss in your business and in a tight economic environment, not knowing can be the difference between in business and out of business.” Some of these issues may

include having the wrong staff or consultants involved in your business, trusting too much in ineffective management or partners, undervaluing what you are providing for example giving away too much information to customers without being properly compensated and even employee theft. In addition to a financial audit, Gant has identified four key and unique audits that she recommends executives have completed annually. These highly revealing

audits look at business systems, relationships, values and even quality of life. These types of audits when employed consistently and properly evaluated will reveal a comprehensive picture of both where a company may be losing money and more importantly what exactly needs to be done to reverse the trend. Lourdes Gant provides a free downloadable copy of her Five Ultimate Business Audit Checklists at: http:// LourdesGant.com/freegift/.

Basic RRSP facts that you need to know Preparing for retirement should start early with a savings strategy that will make it possible for you to accumulate the most wealth for use (and enjoyment!) through all your retirement years. The best retirement savings strategy for most Canadians is a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) because your contributions and all the income that accumulates in your plan are tax deferred until you start using that money in retirement. Add in the

fact that your contributions can be used to reduce taxes and the magic of compounding that enhances RRSP growth over time, and it’s easy to see why a registered plan makes such good financial sense. Here are some basic facts that will help you get the most into and out of your RRSP. • Be deadline driven: This year, the contribution deadline for RRSPs is Feb. 29 – don’t miss it. • Be a maximizer: Always make your maximum con-

tribution each year – you’ll get the most in immediate tax savings and in long-term growth. How much you can personally contribute can be found on your most recent notice of assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency. • Play catch up: Fill up unused contribution room fast. You can do that in a single year or over a number of years until you reach age 71 – but quicker is better. • Match savings to income: As you make more money, make larger contributions to your RRSP and

you’ll have more income in retirement. • Consider borrowing to save: An RRSP loan can be a good thing to maximize this year’s contribution or catch up on past contributions – but only if you can get one at a low interest rate and pay it back as quickly as possible. • Choose a beneficiary: Designate a beneficiary for your RRSP (in Québec, this must be done through a will). Generally, RRSP assets do not form part of your estate and do not

attract probate fees. If your beneficiary is your spouse/ partner or a disabled child/ grandchild, your RRSP can be transferred tax-deferred to your beneficiary’s registered plan. Contributing to your RRSP is an important way to save for retirement – but it’s just one part of a solid plan. Get all the facts (and good advice) from your professional adviser to make sure your retirement dreams blossom into enjoyable reality. — Investors Group Financial Services Inc.

EXECUTIVES: What You Don’t Know, May Be Costing You a Bundle - Maybe Even Your Business According to the Small Business Administration, 70% of businesses are broke by their 10th anniversary. Why such a dismal statistic? The answer, according to Lourdes Gant, professional auditor and international business strategist, is that “many business owners and executives don’t know where to look to find the source, or more frequently sources, of their losses. They may know they are not as profitable as they should be, but no matter how many times they crunch the numbers, a full understanding of why eludes them.” The reason, says Gant, is the answer can’t be found in the numbers alone. The numbers are an essential place to begin your quest and they will provide some of the answers, but stopping at a financial audit means you are likely to miss the more subtle yet chronic sources of loss in your business and in a tight economic environment, not knowing can be the difference between in business and out of business. Gant has identified five key audits that she recommends executives engage not less than annually including in addition to financial four unique and highly revealing audits for business systems, relationships, values, even quality of life. When these audits are employed and properly evaluated, they will reveal a comprehensive picture of both where your company may be losing money and what to do to reverse the trend.

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How to make the most of your RSP investments Free Savings Account. Every little bit helps. Investing in a Retirement Savings Plan 3. Maximize your RSP contributions. Your (RSP) offers many benefits, but two often contribution limit is 18 per cent of your prestand out. One, your annual RSP contribution can reduce the amount of tax you pay in vious yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earned income, to a maximum of $21,000 for 2009 and $22,000 for 2010, less that year. And two, the money you put away any pension adjustment, if applicable. has years of tax-deferred growth potential. 4. Develop a long-term investment plan. In other words, you only pay tax on the RSPs are an important part of your overall money when you start withdrawing it. You investment strategy, but they are not the should always try your best to follow a sysonly part. Putting together a solid investtematic approach to your RSP investment. ment plan will help you figure out how Your results will almost certainly be better much you need to save for your retirement. that way. Like most things in life, it pays to For that, consider finding help from a profespay attention. sional investment adviser. The key is compound interest, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5. Diversify your portfolio between investvital to your RSP investment. With comments geared to a combination of safety, pound interest, you earn interest on both income, and growth. Again, your investment the principal (the amount you save) and adviser can help you the interest that make sense of these principal produces. Develop a long-term issues and ensure you In other words, investment plan. RSPs are an make sensible decithis means that sions about them. an investment of important part of your overall 6. Name your $300,000 earning investment strategy, but they are spouse as the bensimple interest at not the only part. Putting together eficiary of your RSP. six per cent would Under the Income deliver $36,000 a solid investment plan will help interest after two you figure out how much you need Tax Act, upon death, the assets in an RSP years. With comto save for your retirement. can be automatically pound interest that transferred tax-free same six per cent to your spouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan, avoiding probate fees would deliver $37,080. Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sound like and income taxes. much? Wait. After three years at simple 7. Consider your spouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RSP. Income interest you get $54,000 interest. With comsplitting can reduce your householdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total pound interest, you get $57,305 interest. Big payable income tax. As a taxpayer, you may difference. And, as the years progress, the choose to contribute to your personal RSP compounding effect multiplies. or to an RSP in your spouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, while Here are some quick suggestions you can discuss with your investment adviser to help claiming the contribution as a tax deduction on your own return. However, your total conachieve a winning RSP investment strategy: tribution may not exceed your personal RSP 1. Start a regular purchase plan. Make deduction limit. investing in your RSP easy by investing 8. Get your RSP contribution out of weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly instead of conâ&#x20AC;&#x153;park.â&#x20AC;? Every year, many Canadians â&#x20AC;&#x153;parkâ&#x20AC;? tributing to your RSP in a lump sum once their planned RSP contributions in money every year. Set aside a smaller amount each market funds or other short-term investmonth, rather than a larger amount at the ments, rather than investing for the longend of the year. term. While understandable, this temporary Such contributions can be made effortparking means that their money could lessly through an automatic debit from your potentially be growing and generating a betchequing account. Your financial institution ter return, if it were invested it immediately will happily set that up for you. The result? in a long-term strategy. You avoid the last minute rush to contribute If you feel that you need help to tackle by the annual RSP deadline. And youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get this process, the answerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really quite simyour money working for you sooner. ple. Start a conversation with a professional 2. Use your tax refund wisely. Rather than spending your tax refund, consider pay- investment adviser about your long-term financial goals. It is never too soon to put a ing down your loans, credit cards or mortwinning RSP investment strategy in place. gage. Carrying debt creates a negative pull â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mikkel Hansen, Investment Adviser/ on your hard-earned investment returns. If Branch Manager -TD Waterhouse Private you have room in your RSP, top-up your conInvestment Advice tribution or consider a contribution to a Tax

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TEAM SWEET FROM Vanier Secondary placed second at the BC Business Challenge. From left: teacher Paul Rebitt, Katie Naswell, Brook Trainor, Conner Willis, Emma Oddliefson, Steven Bradshaw and Emily McCune.

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Premiers have health clout B.C. was among a handful of provinces comfortable with federal plans to base health-care transfer payments more on the country’s gross domestic product starting in 2017-18. No surprise there. The stance ties right in with the B.C. Liberals’ current philosophy on labour contracts and other budgetary strategies. But at the premiers’ conference in Victoria – since 2003 the group has been collectively known as the Council of the Federation – Premier Christy Clark expressed concern about the percapita funding model contained in the plan. She argued rightly that the feds need to factor age trends into their calculation of transfer payments. With seniors making up an increasing portion of B.C.’s population, the cost of health care here has the potential to rise by more than the six-percent annual boost in funding the feds have scheduled for the next five years. And certainly so in the years after that, when the guaranteed part of the yearly increase drops to three per cent. Having already chosen to avoid negotiating with the provinces on its health-care funding plan past 2014, when the current inter-governmental agreement expires, the Harper government will have to be given a good argument why it should change course. That will take sending a unified message to federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. The split in opinions between provinces on the Conservatives’ health funding plan showed cracks in the Council of the Federation. Clearly some jurisdictions are in a tougher financial position than others and need more help paying for health-care delivery. Clark bringing up the age factor in health-care transfer payments offered a good opportunity for the premiers to speak with a unified voice. It’s a perfect chance for the provinces to exercise the clout envisioned when the Council was formed and provide taxpayers with a level of federal oversight that holds more sway than our now-toothless Senate. — Victoria News

Record Question of the Week This week: Twenty-four per cent said the reinstatement of provincial gaming funding for charities makes up for cutting it in the first place. Next week: Should local government subsidize the Vancouver Island Mountain Centre? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll. Kud to the Salvation Army Kudos and Northgate Foursquare Church for making available a cold-weather shelter for homeless people in the Comox Valley.

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What to do with Styrofoam? Dear editor, I have just been having a conversation with my co-workers — one of whom was raised in Taiwan — about the recycling ‘rules’ in the Comox Valley, specifically, about the hot issue of Styrofoam being refused at the local recycling stations. My co-worker mentioned that Styrofoam has been banned in Taiwan since he was in kindergarten (around 1980), particularly for restaurants to serve hot food as takeout. The reason for the ban is not surprising — heat and Styrofoam produce toxins. Upon my co-worker’s arrival to Canada in 1995, he was shocked to see that restaurants are able and still to this day serve takeout food in Styrofoam containers. I recall reading in the past 12 months that one of the big box stores in Courtenay wanted (or were announcing that) the recycling bins removed from their property. When I read this article, I thought that we consumers should boycott purchasing any items from that store for the mere fact that most of the protective packaging stuffed inside of boxes is almost always Styrofoam. My thoughts are that if a big

box store is in the business to sell products, then that business should be the good corporate citizen and gladly collect and be responsible for recycling the packaging on behalf of their customers. I believe I read that part of

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the reason for the removal of the bins from the property regarded the unsightly garbage left surrounding the bins. The reason provided is a poor excuse — because a solution to the ‘mess’ could involve the affected businesses hiring one or two more people to manage the areas surrounding the bins — as we all know the Comox Valley needs to do a better job of creating more jobs to stimulate the economy — this could be part of

the business licence agreement. I’m not sure who is in charge of providing business licences to different food service providers, but I am wondering if it is realistic to create a policy that takeout food cannot be distributed via Styrofoam packaging. I have to share this story: During the Christmas break, at a recent trip to the recycling bins located behind Zellers in Courtenay, my family had a good laugh as they watched a man struggling to squish a cardboard box into the cardboard-only recycling bin. As he squished the box, one end of the box opened, spilling out the Styrofoam contents. The funny part that caught my 11-year-old’s attention was that a sign stating ‘Styrofoam prohibited’ was blatantly displayed on the cardboard bin. I’m wondering if the CVRD, Town of Comox and City of Courtenay are in positions to encourage businesses to be responsible business owners by inviting consumers to return packaging to their businesses for proper disposal, rather than putting the onus on the customers to dispose of packaging, particularly Styrofoam. Alyssa Rennie, Comox Valley

Eliminating debt not that simple Dear editor, Re: Coal will not solve debt problem (Record, Jan. 6). Ms. Alexander claims that, “Currently our federal budget is about only eight per cent spending and actually around 92 per cent debt repayment.” The reality is almost exactly the opposite. According to the Statistics Canada website, total federal government expenditures for 2009 were $242,867,000,000 and included $18,584,000,000 for debt repayment — approximately 7.6 per cent.

Ms. Alexander may be confusing debt (money borrowed) with expenditures (money spent) — or maybe she is just confused, since the rest of her letter doesn’t make much sense. She seems to think that the federal government could eliminate its debt simply by creating more currency units. I suggest she check out what a $100-trillion Zimbabwe banknote will buy. (Hint: not much!) She also appears to believe that commercial banks can issue Canadian currency (only the

Bank of Canada can do this) and that Canadian governments could somehow borrow money without paying any interest on it. Try explaining that to the millions of people invested in Canadian government bonds, Canada Savings Bonds, and Canadian bond mutual funds and ETFs. I do accept her statement that she “… was not educated either” if it applies to elementary economics! Bill McLeod, Courtenay

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Natural resource minister’s criticism‘disrespectful’ Dear editor, Like many, I was shocked and disappointed to read a letter from our federal minister of natural resources in which he wrote about “environmental and other radical groups that “threaten to hijack our regulatory system to achieve their radical ideological agenda.” I have a great deal of respect for the

democratic and consultative processes many have fought so hard to establish in Canada. Minister Joe Oliver’s letter, I believe, is at its very core, disrespectful of the rights of citizens to have a say in decisions that are being made on their behalf. Elected representatives are servants of the public. As such, they have an obliga-

tion to commit to, and defend, fair, open and meaningful dialogue with their electors, and not use derogatory terms such as “radicals” and to describe the over 4,500 thoughtful, informed and engaged citizens that have signed up to speak at the Enbridge pipeline hearings. This kind of fearmongering is the lowest form of politics,

and Canadians are tired of it. I am among the many thousands opposed to the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. I am opposed because, after taking the opportunity to inform myself about the risks and benefits, I simply came to the conclusion that the risks far outweigh the benefits. The federal-pro-

Pipeline prescription for disaster Dear editor, I am against the Northern Gateway pipeline project. Why? Because I’m totally selfish and wish to keep the B.C. coast free of the devastating affect that an Exxon Valdez-sized accident would have upon our fish, whales, seals, otters, birds, tourism and fishing industry and our parks and heritage sites to name a few. Like you I’ve heard the experts say, “Everything we do has some risk to it, but we will work to minimize that risk as much as possible.” These experts claiming to minimize the risk, are these

the same experts that were managing the risk during last year’s three-million-litre spill in Michigan? From 1999 to 2010 Enbridge has had 804 “incidents.” This represents 168,000 barrels of oil spilled. In January 2009 they had a spill of 4,000 barrels at their tank farm near Fort McMurray, in September 2010 there was a 6,100-barrel spill in Illinois. Enbridge struck a deal in 2009 with the state of Wisconsin involving 545 environmental violations. The probability of a spill on the B.C. coast is not a calculated risk. It is a certainty. It may

vincial moratorium on tanker traffic on the B.C. coast exists because the risks of navigating these difficult waters are substantial, and our ability in B.C. to respond to an oil or chemical spill are inadequate. The risk of a leak in the pipeline somewhere across the 1,177 kilometres of pristine wilderness, northern communities, waterways and First Nations is, based on the Enbridge’s past performance record,

significant. The benefit of job creation, according to Canada’s largest energy labour union, CEP, is dismal at best, estimating that up to 40,000 oil and gas industry jobs could be exported out of Canada with the pipeline. There is, arguably, more economic benefit to be gained by processing the crude within Canada. I am not opposed to all resource development projects. I consider each one on its own merits.

There are many resource development projects underway in Canada that are doing a great job of managing the valuable resources we extract, leaving the smallest environmental footprint possible, and working hard to develop better technologies for our future. Second chances with the state of our environment are becoming more and more rare. We can’t afford to get this wrong. Kassandra Dycke, Comox

not happen for a year or three or 15 but it will happen and it will be catastrophic. Those who accept the risk factor argument have already convinced themselves that a spill is simply the cost of doing business and if it’s good for the oil business then it’s good for everybody. Government seems to agree. If that’s true then why are we not building refineries in our own country? Why should our oil be sent raw and unprocessed to other countries so that we can buy it back as a product? Doug Kerr, Courtenay

Quit picking on Common Sense Dear editor, Enough already of beating up on Common Sense! Although it has often been said, “Common sense isn’t common,” it certainly was during the 2011 municipal elections in the Comox Valley. Even if they weren’t going to vote for them, anyone with common sense knew that Manno Theos, John Ambler, (and yes) even Doug Hillian and Ronna-Rae Leonard were going to get re-elected in Courtenay. After all, theses councillors had done a good job. With one councillor retiring and one running for mayor, there were going to be only two seats available anyway. It was a no-brainer when a former star of local politics said she was running again. She was so confident of a win that she had put the word re-elect

on her signs so she could be ready for the next election! Courtenay can always count on a couple of fringe candidates to run again. In fact they have run so many times that they only have to use their first name on their signs. However, anyone with common sense knew they didn’t have a chance either. The new mayor of Courtenay can probably thank the outgoing councillor for a few votes when he said Larry wasn’t a team player. Does anyone else see the irony in that statement coming from him!? There were really only two issues that resonated with voters: water meters and $3 million on a shelter for the homeless. Any candidate who supported water meters is not sitting on the council in Courtenay or

Comox (with the exception of Mayor Ives, who barely beat out a political unknown by 40 votes). All this whining about some group called Common Sense is an insult to the intelligence of the voters who used their common sense when they elected candidates of their choosing. There is not a shred of evidence that some silly group of old retired guys made any impact on the election at all. So, unless someone can produce a few hundred voters who were influenced (one way or the other) by this elusive group called Common Sense, then give it a rest. If you want this group called Common Sense to go away, quit giving them what they want which is free publicity. Paul Weed, Comox

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Penney has shot hundreds of people thousands of times Paula Wild

posters, in theatres and newspapers and cherished family albums, Penney says, “Aside from If you’re interested in commu- a few contracts, it’s all been for nity theatre, you probably recog- fun, and free.” nize the name. Penney’s interest in theatre If you’re involved in commu- began as a youngster in his homenity theatre, he’s probably taken town of London, England. “I was your picture. Or been onstage involved in Scouts, which led to alongside you or even produced the Ralph Reader Gang Shows.” the production. Reader, a British actor, proBut it’s the photographs that ducer and songwriter, created the most people associGang Shows as a ate with Terry Penway to give youth ney. These are the an opportunity to publicity shots and learn and experithe keepsake photos ence theatre in a that stir the memosemi-professional ry long after the curmanner. tain’s gone down. Regarding phoFor Penney, it tography, Penney started locally about says, “From about 20 years ago when age 10 I always his granddaughhad a camera slung ter, Brittany, joined around my neck. It Rainbow Youth Thewas just something atre. I always did.” Penney and his TERRY PENNEY At age 22 Penney wife, Theresa, lent a joined the Scouts hand and, before he knew it, Pen- Voluntary Service program travney was taking photos. elling to Peru to work in the Now his photo credit list Boy Scout trainer and leadership includes Rainbow Youth Theatre, program. That’s where he met Courtenay Youth Music Centre, Theresa. Courtenay Little Theatre, TheShe was on the last year of atreWorks and Light Fantastic her two-year service program and Productions, as well as school Penney was in Peru for a year. band concerts, drama productions Within nine weeks they were and choral festivals, dance stu- engaged. dios, the L’Arche Society and holy By 1969 they’d immigrated to communion and confirmation Canada, first to the Kootenays photos for the Catholic Church. and then, in 1975, to Vancouver Along the way, Penney’s also Island where Penney worked at found time to serve on the board Island Truss for 33 years. of directors for Rainbow and is In 1998, Penney’s affinity for currently a board member for acting resurfaced. Courtenay Little Theatre. “Jim Rickson was directing OliIt’s not unusual for Penney to ver for Rainbow Youth Theatre shoot 800 photos during a two- and I always really liked that hour rehearsal; 107,000 of his show,” he says. “So I asked Jim if images are currently posted on there were any non-singing roles, the Fotki photography site. read a few lines at an audition As for the thousands of pho- and got a part.” tographs that have appeared on Since then he’s appeared in

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IF YOU’VE BEEN in any local theatrical production in the past two decades, chances are you’ve been photographed by Terry Penney. The above example is from the Courtenay Little Theatre production of Nunsense. PHOTO BY TERRY PENNEY numerous Rainbow, Courtenay Little Theatre and Light Fantastic plays and musicals and eventually began producing them. “My first was one of Courtenay Little Theatre’s Christmas pantomimes,” Penney says. “I was coproducing and the other person had a family emergency and had to drop out. “I was nervous about handling the whole thing on my own but there are so many theatre people in the Valley with so much information that they are willing to share that everything turned out fine.” But photography remains a passion. And, as much as he loves it, Penney, who turns 70 in February, admits there can be challenges to taking theatre photos. “When you have 60 to 70 kids on stage, it can be tough to get them to all look in the right direction at the same time and for everyone to have their eyes open,” he says. “Or, if you ask one person to move, three people do. People

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think if they can see you, you can see them. But all that means on a crowded stage is that I can see their eyes. And most of the time I don’t know everyone’s name so it can be tricky to get the right person to move.” When he was still using film, Penney would prepare masses of placard prints and then take orders from people. “The digital age and modern software makes everything so much easier,” he says. “Now I can take 600 to 800 photos at a dress rehearsal and have them all cropped, edited and up on the Fotki site the next day ready for people to download them.” Another challenge Penney runs

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into, is taking a dress rehearsal when he’s in the production. “That’s when my twin brother, Tim, steps in,” Penney says. “He’s into photography just like me but usually focuses on cross-country skiing and hiking photos.” Penney has a couple of goals in mind when taking photos. “If it’s for publicity, the image has to be eye-catching and intriguing so people will read the article,” he says. “If it’s a keepsake photo, especially of a youth production, I take some sharp closeups of the kids and them some broader shots to capture the mood of the play. “The Comox Valley has to be one of the best places in the world,” he continues. “We have beautiful scenery and marvelous people. Living here allows me to pursue my two passions, theatre and photography. “As a centre for the performing arts, the Comox Valley has some unique talent and such an amazing wealth of performance art — it’s really incredible.”

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Don’t like snow? Look forward to Filberg in August Michael Kaeshammer, Spirit of the West, Roy Forbes and Barney Bentall are only a few of the many musicians who will help the Filberg Festival celebrate its 30th anniversary. “This is our 30th anniversary — amazing — so many festivals do not make it this far, so I think it is an important benchmark,” says music director Bobbie Blue in a news release. “We have wonderful Canadian music and there will be over 120 juried crafts booths,” Blue adds. “The quality is always exceptional. “Our guest artist this year is Mary Fox, a self-taught potter from Ladysmith, who creates beautiful Raku stoneware (www.maryfoxpottery.ca). “And perhaps the most exciting thing of all is that this is the first time that the Filberg Lodge will be open to the public throughout the festival. Hand-built by master craftsmen in 1929, this distinctive arts and crafts residence features extensive use of local woods and stone, along with antique fur-

BARNEY BENTALL, SEEN here at the 2011 Filberg Festival, is back this year with a group called the High Bar Gang. FILE PHOTO nishings.” Blue notes there have been some improvements to the historic Comox Lodge, once the waterfront home of lumber baron Robert Filberg. “This past year, we have finally managed

to raise enough money to put a new shake roof on the lodge — and now we are working on new fencing and repainting the stone walls,” Blue continues. She’s already lined up many musicians: Friday, Aug. 3 —

Spirit of the West opens, followed by the blues panel concert featuring David Gogo, Dave Harris, David Vest and Gary Preston and Anita Bonkowski. Filberg Festival favourite Roy Forbes hits the Filberg mainstage before the opening day’s music concludes with the boogie woogie piano of the David Vest Trio. Saturday, Aug. 4 — The High Bar Gang (Barney Bentall, Shari Ulrich, Wendy Bird and Angela Harris), Nelly Furtado’s guitarist Sean Kelly on classical guitar, Babe Gurr, CCMA and Juno Award winner Gary Fjellgaard and jazz diva/guitarist/ vocalist Flora Scott. Sunday, Aug. 5 — John Reischman and the Jaybirds, Gurr, Scott, country roots group Pear and Comox Valley Celtic songstress Mary Murphy. Monday, Aug. 6 — Kaeshammer, Phil Dwyer and his Songbook Project and the traditional closing to the Filberg Festival, the Great Canadian Songs Concert. The 2012 Filberg Festival dates are Aug. 3 to 6. This family-

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LESLEY SMITH FROM Monk Office (Courtenay) presented a $950 cheque to Heather Nye from the Comox Valley Transition Society; a non-profit agency committed to providing safety and security to women and children in abusive situations. The staff at Monk Office raised the money at their annual Christmas party for their charity of choice.

COMOX VALLEY KIDSPORT coordinator Wendy Thurlborn (left) receives a $750 cheque from Chances Courtenay shift manager Tammy Barden. KidStart is offered by The John Howard Society of North Island and connects caring adults with children ages 6-18 for three hours of fun and recreation per week.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS were on hand at the new Vancouver Island Visitor Centre to present $3,000 to develop a permanent public barbecue station at the centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rest area. (Left to right): Ted Fortosky and Al Goodall, Knights of Columbus, with Pat McKenna, chair of the Rest Area Committee and director with Comox Valley Economic Development, and Philip Riley, Leif Wadelius and Murray Wilson also with the Knights of Columbus.

THE RBC FOUNDATION gives any RBC employee $500 when they volunteer more than 40 hours per year in the community to pass on to a charity of their choice. The five members of Balfe/Somers Wealth Management have been volunteering for CYMC for four years and this year donated their full $2,500. Seen are Brian Balfe, Kate Ramsey (of CYMC) and Don Somers.

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Downtown art gallery has plans for Literacy Week Stories are told in so many ways — through the touch of a hand, voices in song, the pointing of a toe in dance and so very often through the making of art. The Comox Valley Art Gallery in partnership with Family Literacy Week is celebrating the act of spinning yarns with

tools such as paint and glue as they celebrate words through art this month. Local residents are invited to enter into the world of animals, taking a peek at two art shows that opened recently and making animal art with local illustrator and painter Ken Henderson from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 27 at the CVAG across from the Courtenay Public Library in downtown Courtenay. Guests of all ages will draw inspiration from two shows. The first, hanging in the Contemporary

Gallery, features an exhibit titled, In Place/ Displaced. This exhibit consists of a selection of artworks by artists Haruko Okano, Maria Whiteman and Pamela Speight presenting installation, large format photography and drawings together to spark the discussion surrounding the human relationship with animals, the phenomena of habitat/territory and invasive species. Kids will love Animalmorphic, an open call community art show, in conjunction with the main exhibit. CVAG invited the community

to submit artworks on humanity’s relationship to animals and our practice of attributing human qualities towards them; and to consider animals both wild and domestic. Artists were asked: How does this practice affect how we see, feel and think about animals? In its most prevalent form, we see animals as characters in fables, stories, and legends. Nowadays, how do we continue this relationship in popular media? Staff and Henderson, a longtime Valley resident who creates

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Isfeld Ice junior girls give Oak Bay a run for money The Mark Isfeld Ice junior girls basketball team proved this past weekend they can play with the best in the province after finishing second at their home tournament. The Ice actually posted three wins in a row Thursday, Friday and Saturday before facing the top-ranked Oak Bay team from Victoria in the final game Saturday evening. On Thursday evening, the Ice travelled to Port Alberni for a league game against the always tough Armada. Down 12-9 at the end of the first quarter, Isfeld fought back to trail by only one at the half, 16-15. Employing a

new press, the Ice outscored Alberni 20-6 in the third quarter and that proved to be the difference leading to a 42-30 very tough win. Distributed scoring led by Danielle VanBergen, Melia Irvine and Camille Bourget combined with tough physical defensive play by all earned the win, a team spokesperson said. Friday was tournament day and the Ice defeated a young Mt. Douglas team handily in the first game of Isfeld’s eight-team tournament. Saturday morning the Ice faced rival Kwalikum in one semifinal. The girls came out sharp, outscoring

Whalers beat Black Ice 4-1 Women’s hockey team gets new year off to good start The Ecofish Courtenay Whalers started off the new year with a win at home against the Nanaimo Black Ice. Coming off of a 4-1 record at the Apex outdoor women’s hockey tournament a week before, the Whalers continued their winning streak with a 4-1 win over Nanaimo last Friday night. The Black Ice was the first to score early in the first period but that would be their one and only goal for the game. Nancy Shields held strong in net and steered away all shots from that point on. Josee Bureau (Flip Flop Shops) was the first of the Whalers to twist the twine and tie up the score in the first.

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SOCCER MID-ISLAND WOMEN Second Half Standings as of Jan. 15 Team W L D Pt CVUS Revolution 1 0 0 3 Kickers 1 1 0 3 Nanaimo 1 0 0 3 Oceanside 1 0 0 3 Wheatys 1 1 0 3 C.R. United 0 0 0 0 Shooters 0 0 0 0 Outlaws 0 1 0 0 Bandits 0 1 0 0 Port Alberni 0 1 0 0 Jan. 15 C.R. United vs. Nanaimo (cancelled due to field closure). Marine Harvest Bandits vs. CVUSC Revolution (can-

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Comox Legion C 134 Griffin Pub 108 Top 10 Averages Player Avg. Bill Durant 64.07 Ernie Linden 58.55 Terry Jackson 58.13 Hap Hanson 56.10 Daniel Leaman 55.42 Wayne Joy 55.40 Clair Stephens 54.23 Ken Hayes 54.16 Nick Doubinin 53.99 Art Forbes 53.89 High Checkout Shane Dennis 131 High Score Bud Englund 177, Hap Hanson 177 180s Art Forbes 3, Terry Hills, Hap Hanson 2, Bill Foottit 2, Jack Ethier, Mike Konschak, Derrick Greig, Ernie Linden

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V.I. AA BOYS TOP 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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IN MEMORIAM

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In Loving Memory of KARRIN HART December 25, 1952 January 22, 2003

In loving memory of

Eileen Barbara Dawkins (nee Cook), who at 90 years young, passed away peacefully and gently, surrounded by family, on Saturday, January 14th, in the Nanaimo General Hospital. Eileen was born October 7, 1921 in London, England. As a young woman she proudly served in the British Military and following her service she moved to Vancouver, BC as a war bride where she raised her family. She and husband Peter retired to the Comox Valley in the late 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Eileen enjoyed gardening, baking and cooking for family gatherings. She was also very interested in genealogy (which also lead into cancer research). She is and will be dearly missed by her family and many, many friends. She touched the lives of all she met in a gentle, yet profound way, and was truly a guiding hand and an inspiration to her loving family. We know she left us knowing how much she was loved, but we all wish we could tell her just one more time. Eileen is predeceased by her husband Peter, daughter Anne, brothers Alec and Peter. Her loss will be deeply felt by her two sons Douglas (Diane) McEwen, Robert McEwen, brother John Cook, sister Jean Sanders, son-in-law Brian Andrews and her adoring granddaughters Samantha (Ralph) Nywening, Joanne Andrews, grandsons Scott (Shannon) and Ryan McEwen, and her four greatgrandchildren, Mya, Austin, Norah, and Finn; as well as several nieces, nephews and friends. A private family interment will take place on January 20th, followed by a memorial service at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1901- 20th Street, Courtenay, BC at 1:00 pm. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in Eileenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name would be gratefully accepted.

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Passed away in Comox, B.C. on January 13, 2012. He was predeceased by parents Katy and Fred Anaka, Brothers Peter, William & Steven, sister Mary Ratushniak, brother-in-law Paul Ratushniak, brother-in-law John Lukey, nephews Brian Anaka, David & Cornell Lukey. Elijah is survived and will be lovingly missed by his wife Elizabeth, sister-in-law Olga of Canora, Sask., Jean of Port Alberni, B.C., Terry of The Pas, Manitoba, Gloria of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Nina of Saskatoon, Sask and Sr. Carmela of Winnipeg, Manitoba, brother-in-law Lorne and sister-in-law Helen Lukey of Sudbury, Ont., many nieces and nephews in Sask, Alberta and B.C. and Aunts & Uncles primarily in Sask. Eli joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1954 and trained as a Fire Fighter. He enjoyed 4 years of service in 4 Wing Germany from 1964 to 1968. His other postings were in Penhold, and Edmonton, Alberta, Gypsumville, Manitoba and Comox B.C. where he retired in 1981. He was a member of Courtenay Legion Branch 17 for 20 years and Triple 8 Wing Comox for 8 years, Longlands Golf Course and Courtenay Senior Centre for many years. After retirement Eli enjoyed working as a part-time taxi driver in the Comox Valley for 15 years. In his leisure time, Eli enjoyed golfing and swimming. Eli was a friendly and outgoing person with a good sense of humour. He loved his wife, family and friends. He loved his life in the Comox Valley before succumbing to Cancer on Jan. 13, 2012. A Funeral Service will take place at the Courtenay Legion Branch 17, 367 Cliffe Ave. on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012 at 1:00PM. In lieu of flowers send donations to the Canadian Red Cross Help (Loans Cupboard) Comox Valley, 464 Puntledge Road, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 3R1

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HERINGER Carla Melanie Sadly Carla passed away at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Sunday, January 15th. Carla was predeceased by her parents Art and Melanie and survived by her brothers Myron and Neil and her dear friend and neighbour Shirley McCann. A Celebration of Life will be held for Carla on Saturday, January 21st at Community Options Day Program, 536A 5th Street, Courtenay, B.C from 1-3pm.

RIVA Giuseppe â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joeâ&#x20AC;? 19 August 1938 - 10 January 2012 Joe Riva was born and raised in northern Italy; in his late twenties he came to Canada for adventure and to learn the language. He lived and worked briefly in Vancouver where he met Joanne M. Wilson, she followed him back to Italy and they were married in Milan on Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day in 1970. Upon retirement Joe and Joanne decided to move back to Canada and enjoy life. Unfortunately and unexpectedly Joanne passed away shortly after but Joe decided to remain in Canada, he eventually overcame his loss and was determined to enjoy whatever time was left. He learned to sail, played bridge, golfed almost everyday and enjoyed fishing. Joe passed away peacefully in the care of his daughter Lisa, in Italy. He is survived by daughter Lisa, son-in-law Vinicio, beloved grandchildren Emma and Carlo, and sister Luciana. Lisa would like to thank all the wonderful friends of the Comox Valley for their warm welcome of Joe and Joanne, their sincere support to Joe in his mourning, and their warm thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. A special thank you to Dick and Marilyn Robertson, Dave and Evelyn Mofford, and Jill Hart.

Edna and Family invite you to come and Celebrate her 100th Birthday. When: Sat Feb 4, 2012 From: 2 to 4 pm St. Georges United Church 505 6th St. Courtenay

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS CAROLANNE FRANCESS NORBYGARD, also known asCAROLE NORBYGARD, CAROL ANNE FRANCESS NORBYGARD, and CAROLE ANN NORBYGARD, deceased, formerly of 2600 Mabley Rd, Courtenay, BC, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the executor, c/o Allen & Company, 480 Tenth Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 1P6, on or before the 15th day of February. 2012, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Catherine L. Miller Barrister & Solicitor 480 Tenth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1P6 (250) 703-2583

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The Teal Jones Group is looking for Stump to Dump Logging Contractors to work in the Fraser Valley area. The total cut is 150,000m3/year. We are also looking for Owner / Operator Logging Truck Drivers for work in the Fraser Valley area. Interested parties can forward a resume or contact April Choquette Phone: 604-587-8700 Fax: 604-581-4104 Email: achoquette @tealjones.com Website: www.tealjones.com ROOFER WANTED. Looking for energetic people. Roofer’s exp & own vehicle an asset. Call Dave 6-7:30pm Mon-Fri. 250-703-1055

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Christian English School is seeking committed Christian families to host foreign students in a loving home environment. Families will host for ﬁve months and must provide students with a bedroom, meals and transportation. Upcoming program begins February 4th. It is expected that families will have the time available to invest in signiﬁcant mentoring relationships and be involved in the school community.

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School District 71 (Comox Valley) 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay B.C. V9N 7G5 WE ARE CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR: ON CALL PAYROLL CLERKS ON CALL LIBRARY CLERKS, AND ON CALL SUPERVISION ASSISTANTS For more details about these job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website at sd71.bc.ca and click on jobs. Note that only complete application packages received through the makeafuture.ca website no later than 13:00 hrs on the closing date will be considered.

MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVENUE COURTENAY BUSY MOTORSPORTS Dealership requires a Parts Counter Clerk. Exp. necessary. Available. Immd. Fax 250-334-3015 courtenayjob@gmail.com

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P/T PAYROLL CLERK Torry & Sons Plumbing and Heating is seeking a part-time Payroll Clerk to join our Finance Department. We are looking for a person who is highly motivated, pays close attention to details, displays great time management abilities, has excellent people skills and enjoys problem solving. As part of a two-person payroll team, (responsible for all payroll functions for 150 employees) this position involves payroll data entry and processing, apprenticeship coordination and reconciling. We value our employees and offer competitive wages, a full beneﬁt package and an employer RRSP program. Please send your resume along with cover letter to melanie@torryandsons.com or by fax 250-338-8821. All applications will be considered, but only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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KNIGHT INLET LODGE Upscale, wilderness eco-tourism lodge has 1 fulltime seasonal (8 month) position available for this season – March to October. The opportunity to join the highly professional, dynamic team at our beautiful fly-in resort will be offered to the candidate with skills that meet job requirements and is prepared to commit to a full season. Employees fly in and out of Campbell River, experience excellent working conditions and are provided with complementary full room and board.

HANDYMAN / DOCK HAND / FISHING GUIDE Shifts are 14 days in & 7 days out – March and April Shifts are 10 days in & 4 days out – May to October

Required skills: • positive guest relations • ability to work either independently or as part of a team • general construction, plumbing, and electrical proficiency • mechanical aptitude • must have boating skills and either have or be willing to get SVOP certification • fishing experience an asset Resume to: Fax: 250-337-1914 email: info@grizzlytours.com (No phone calls please)

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VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for C.V. Therapeutic Riding for the next 10 weeks. No experience needed training is available. Must be able to walk on uneven ground and enjoy good company. Call 250-338-1968 or email cvtrs@telus.net for info.

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Human Resources Coordinator / HRIS Specialist Job share position effective March 1, 2012 Expected to become a full time position in the fall of 2013. School District 71 (Comox Valley) is located on the east coast of Vancouver Island approximately 100 kms north of Nanaimo and is located on the traditional territory of the Komoks First Nation. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter outlining how they meet the hiring criteria, a chronological resume with the name, phone number /email address of three professional references through “www.makeafuture.ca” under the section “Management & Professionals” by 1:00 p.m. pacific time on Monday January 30th, 2012.

Executive Director Museum at Campbell River The Campbell River and District Museum and Archives Society is seeking a dynamic, forward thinking Executive Director. Operated by a non-profit society, the Museum at Campbell River, the largest regional museum on Vancouver Island, is designated as an International Class ‘A’ museum. The Executive Director reports to a Board of Trustees and is responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive strategic vision and day-today management for the Museum. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in a related field, or equivalent experience. This senior management position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Please apply by e-mail to: selection.committee@crmuseum.ca by 4:00 p.m. on February 15, 2012 with a resume and covering letter. Detailed position profile available at: http://www.crmuseum.ca/ ExecutiveDirectorJobDescription.htm.

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HOUSE CLEANING, bathrms, ﬂoor, supplies incld $17hr Mon/Tues avail. 250-218-3052

COMPUTER SERVICES

ELECTRICAL 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)

LANDSCAPING A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Offering Landscaping, Yard CleanUp, Lawn Mowing, Hedge Trimming, Gutters, Decks and Paving Stones, Retaining Walls and any odd jobs. Call Pat 250-218-4597.

PETS FEED & HAY QUALITY TIMOTHY Kentucky Blue hay for sale. $6/bale. Call 250-338-6314.

PETS LHASA APSO / Shuitzu cross, male puppy. $400. For more info phone 250-337-8414

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

GREENBRIER 750 Eighth Street 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.

APPLIANCES

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.

ONLY @ the Nanaimo Costco January 18 - 29, 2011. Bring a friend & come watch a demo. Lowest price in Canada.

AUCTIONS AUCTION TONIGHT! Lots of gift baskets, chaisse lounge, chairs, IKEA furniture, collectibles, Jewelry & lots more! Call 250-871-7355 www.AuctionHouseVi.com 239 Puntledge Rd Courtenay.

FUEL/FIREWOOD FIREWOOD PERMITS on T.W. Land. Phone 250-6504060.

APARTMENT/CONDOS

205-130 Back Road 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S N/P 5 appliances, $775 Mth Avail. Feb. 1st

2 BDRM, 2 bath, island kitchen, 6 appls. interior storage, newer building, secured parking, N/P, N/S.

101-4685 Alderwood Pl. 3 bed, 2 bath, 5 appls., N/S $975/mth Avail. Feb. 1st

2 BDRM. renovated unit at Maplewood Manor. Paint, laminate ﬂooring, lighting, plumbing, all upgraded. In suite storage - Adult building - N/P, N/S - $725.00

307-175 Centennial Dr 2 Bed 1 Bath 2 Appliances N/S N/P $675/Mth Avail. Immediately

1 BDRM clean, renovated open concept unit - on Cousins Rd - $600

115-2300 Mansﬁeld 1 Bed 2 Bath 4 Appliances N/S N/P $875/Mth Avail. Feb. 1st

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2 bdrm main level unit located in secured entrance building; close to all amenities; nicely maintained suite; laundry facilities located on each floor of building; n/s; n/p; $750/month; avail Jan 1.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

KENMORE WASHER & Dryer like NEW 700 series we moved from AB & have our own $400. 250-334-0062

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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.

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 or David @ 250-338-0267.

GLENSHEE 1800 Comox Ave. ONE BEDROOM nicely renovated, spacious suite. Quiet, mature adult neighbours. Excellent location in heart of Comox - walking distance to everything. Rent includes heat and hot water. Security entry and elevator. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

1 & 2 bdrm condos in conveniently located complex offer ground or upper level entry, 2 appl & on site coin-op laundry; located within walking distance to all amenities; N/S; immediate possession; rents from $625/month

LAKE TRAIL APARTMENTS

Spacious 2 bdrm corner suites, located in secured entrance building, have recent/new renovations & include updated decks & windows, 2 appl, & on site coin-op laundry; located near schools & on bus routes; N/S; N/P; rents from $700/month; includes FREE heat and hot water; immediate possession

SUITES KENDAL AVENUE SUITES

Beautiful suites in new Cumberland subdivision feature 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appl, beautiful kitchen cabinetry & other amazing finishings; like new; ideal for single person or couple; $650/month; immediate and Feb 1 possession

MILL STREET SUITE

Over-garage suite = privacy! 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appl., w/ small yard area & separate parking; ideal for single person; $700/ month, utilities included; immediate 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

URQUHART PLACE HOME

Fully renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath home w/beautiful solarium features, 5 appl., garage, & tiered backyard for the gardening enthusiast; walking distance to schools and Puntledge Park; avail. Dec 15; $1100/month

5TH STREET E. RANCHER

Situated in fantastic neighbourhood near shopping, College, Aquatic Centre, & Crown Isle Golf, this 2 bdrm, 1 bath rancher features 4 appl, oak cabinets, vaulted ceilings, skylights, carport, fully fenced yard & 10 X 16 shop; security system is installed & can be hooked up; small pet may be considered w/ deposit; avail Feb 1; $1100/month

KENDAL AVENUE HOMES

Enjoy 9 foot ceilings, natural gas fireplace, beautiful finishings, & deck areas; Features 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appl, laminate & carpet flooring mix, beautiful kitchen cabinetry & pantry. $1300/month; avail Feb 1

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; immediate possession.

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RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

OFFICE/RETAIL

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

220SQFT RETAIL/OFFICE 1787 Comox Ave. Prime downtown location. 339-0172

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-338-6311 for tour.

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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

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

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 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.

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

ANDERTON ARMS 426 Anderton Ave, Courtenay Cozy 1 Bdrm in a great location! Overlooks Puntledge River and Lewis Park. Short walk to downtown and shopping. Includes basic cable. 2 references required.

Call 250-334-9717

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS 1015 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay

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.

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

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

PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay

123 Back Road, Courtenay

2 bedroom available immediately, 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.

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.

To View, Call 250-334-4483

Call 250-703-2570

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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GORGE VIEW APT 258 Gorge Road East Stes avail. - Some Immed. 1 Bdrm $860; 2 Bdrms $1120; 2 Bdrm & den $1125. Amenities incl’s indoor pool, ﬁtness facilities, above grnd and parkade pkg, on site laundry. Onsite staff avail. Please call Sue or Elena 250-380-6566 Email: gvapts@shaw.ca PARK WEST APTS 55 Bay Street Stes avail. - some immed. 1 Bdrms from $875; 2 bdrms from $1125. Close to Victoria downtown, Save-On, Starbucks & transportation. Please Call Wendy 250-590-7505 Email: pw@ramco.ca WETHERBY APTS FOR SENIORS ONLY 55+ Spacious stes Avail. - some immed. Bach $750; 1 bdrm $890; 2 bdrms $1075 & up. Close to buses, Hillside Mall, doctors, dentists all within walking distance. Seniors lifestyle of convenience & comfort. On site laundry, social room. Staff available. Please call Bonny 250-598-1650 Email: weth@ramco.ca SEAGATE APTS 707 Esquimalt Road Stes avail. - some immed. 1 bdrm $875 & up; 2 bdrms $1010 & up. Indoor pool, exercise rm and many other ﬁtness amenities. Full view of Strait of Juan de Fuca. Please call Sylvia 250-383-1731 Email: sea@ramco.ca

910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca

SPECIOUS FAMILY HOME 5 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, mostly fenced yrd, RV pkg, N/S, cat or small dog neg. Avail. Feb. 1 - $1200/mth NEWER CTNY HOME 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb. 1 - $1,200/mth 2BDRM HOUSE in Courtenay Private setting. $850/mth + utilities N/S N/P 250-338-6490 COMOX- 5 BDRMS, 5 appliances, near mall. NS/NP. $1200. Call (250)339-2119.

Prime office space available 1,500 to 3,900 sq. ft. available now. Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building. Security elevator. Air conditioned. Ample parking. Many tenant improvements in place. One of the finest office buildings in the Comox Valley. For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490

COLDWELL BANKER ISLAND COASTAL (Property Management Division) 2-3 Bdrm, 3 bath townhouse on Mansﬁeld Dr. Beautifully furnished; fridge, stove, washer & dryer. No smoking, no pets. $1700 per mth. Close to all amenities.

TOWNHOUSES

Contact: Ryan Liebert 250-703-3672

TRANSPORTATION

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 950SQFT SHOP, 8x10 overhead door includes hydro. $800/mo Phone 897-5052 OFFICE SPACE to share with a healthcare professional in highly visible Naturopathic Clinic. Call Erika 250-3340655. www.braidwoodnaturopathic.com

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COMOX 3 BDRM Duplex, includes F/S, D/W, lawn maintenance. Avail Feb. 1st. N/S, pet upon approval. $865/mo. Call 250-339-9805, 9am-6pm.

HOMES FOR RENT ARCHITECTURAL CONDO downtown Courtenay. 2 bdrm, hardwood, landscaped yard. available now. chooglan@uwo.ca. EAST COURTENAY 3 BR house for rent, upper level 1500 sq ft + covered deck + view, $ 1250, call Robert 250897-1904 COMOX OLDER 2 bdrm home w/lrg yard, near Filberg Park, unﬁnished bsmt. $750. Call (250)339-4369.

7-1720 13th Street 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 2 appls. N/S, N/P $725/mth Available Immed. 8-1720 13th Street 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 5 appls.,N/S, Pets upon appr. $800/mth Available Immed. 14-1335 13th Street 2 bdrms, 1 bath, N/S N/P, 4 appls. $750/mth Available Immed. 2705B Urquhart Ave 1 bdrm, 1 bath, fenced yard, 4 appls., N/S, N/P $700/mth incl utilities Available Immed. 14-1335 13th Street 2 Bed 1Bath N/S N/P 4 appliances, $750/Mth Available Immed. 21-375 21 st Street 2 bed, 1 Bath, 2 Appls, N/S N/P, $650/mth Available Feb 1st 289 A Nim Nim Pl 4 beds, 2 baths 5 apples, single garage, N/S, Pets upon approval $1150/mth Available Feb 1st 1182 Yates 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 5 appls., N/S, N/P, ocean view, double garage $1600/mth Available Immed. 7749 Tozer Rd 2+2 Bed, 2 Bath N/S, 6 appls. $1300/mth Available Feb. 1 625 22nd Street 4 Bed 1.5 Bath 5 appls. N/S N/P $1050/Mth Avail Immed

TOWNHOUSES

PRIME OFFICE space for rent 2412A Rosewall Cres. (Tin Town). Suitable for Doctor, Lawyer, Accountant, Notary etc. 2 ofﬁces, lunch room, washroom and reception area. 1000 sq ft. completely ﬁnished 250-338-8091 / 250-792-2063

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Houses & Suites

PORT HARDY - 7077 Highland Dr. $695 /month includes cable and internet. Beautiful 2 bedroom condo, fully renovated. New laminate ﬂoor in LR, DR, and Kit. New carpet in BR’s, ceramic in Bath. Full size fridge, stove, DW and insuite laundry. Plenty of storage and parking. Ref req. Info and photos, toll free 1.877.470.1700.

SUITES, UPPER LOVELY ONE bdrm 2 storey. 5 min. to town in quiet setting. Just renovated with new ﬂooring, paint throughout. Ground level entry & living space, upstairs bdrm, Hydro, garbage pickup included. Suitable for one. N/P N/S, references required. $750 avail. Feb 1st. 2503348687

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca

TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 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 $935 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 CLOSE TO COLLEGE 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $850/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 SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME 5 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, mostly fenced yrd, RV pkg, N/S, cat or small dog neg. Avail Feb. 1- $1200/mth NEWER WEST CTNY TOWNHOUSE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb. 1 - $950/mth HERON’S LANDING 2 bdrm, 2 bath waterfront townhouse, 5 appls, garage, gas F/P, small balcony, patio, N/S, No pets, mth to mth tenancy. Avail. Mar. 1 $1,000/mth

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Comox Valley Worship Directory Church of Our Lord Sunday Services 9:30 am at Berwick, 1700 Comox Ave. Comox, BC

All Welcome www.coolcomox.ca www.namsnetwork.com

BAHÁ’Í FAITH “Reﬂections on the Life of the Spirit” – ongoing study circle. All are welcome. ~~~ “The whole duty of man in this Day is to attain that share of WKH ÀRRG RI JUDFH ZKLFK *RG poureth forth for him.” Bahá’u’lláh www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041gh250.702.0574 www.bci.org/courtenaybahais

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship Services 1st & 3rd Sundays at 4pm

Sundays 10:30 at the Lion’s Den Nordin St., Comox January 22nd

Young People’s Program, Weddings, Memorials, Spiritual Exploration

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Conte Contemporary Service 9:15 am Tra Traditional Service 11am

COMOX UNITED

250 BEACH AVENUE

Rev. Maggie Enwright 250-339-3966

Full Wheelchair Access

St. George’s 6th & Fitzgerald Ave.

Courtenay

“The church with a heart in the heart of the city” Sunday Services: 10:30 am Minister: The Rev. Dr. Wally Fry Nursery-Gr.6 Sunday School

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250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)

Hearing Assistance

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Nourish Your Spirit. Heal the World.

Unconditional Love & Joy for All!

Meeting Each Week: Stan Hagen Theatre, N.I. College 2300 Ryan Road

Sunday Service, Church School & Youth Group 10 am Saturday Services Sept - May 5pm

CUMBERLAND UNITED CHURCH

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

Sunday Worship & Children’s Program

1st Street & Penrith

at 11 am Followed by a Potluck Lunch Choir Practice Wed. 7:15 pm Eve Mark, Choir Director 250-338-4785

Rev. Julianne Kasmer, Minister

www.resonatechurch.ca

Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jake Hron

Lil 250-338-7727 (office)

250-400-7800

~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~ Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay 250-338-8221 www.cvsalarmy.ca church@cvsalarmy.ca

Faith Family

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Sundays 10 am Nursery - Kid Jam - Youth Group Little Lambs Christian Daycare 1105 Pritchard Rd., Comox www.baychurch.net/339-7527 Little Lambs 339-1834

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COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

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“A place for you: John 14:2 2182 Comox Avenue, Comox

Sunday Worship

10 AM

467 - 4th Street (just east of Fitzgerald)

725 Aspen Rd., Comox

Service 10:30am Guest Speaker:

Rev. Dave Robertson Focus: Living in the Real World Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 Full Wheelchair e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca Access comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

Sunday Morning Service - 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study - 11:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 11:30 a.m. Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Rev. Paul Johnson, Pastor

250-338-8454

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LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

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Comox Community Baptist Church Canadian Baptists of Western Canada

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 A.M.

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. Church Phone: 250-338-1312 ‘Jesus is Lord’ Sunday Services 11 am & 7 pm

Pastor Rev. Bill Hall

Come, where every service is a healing service. Come and receive hope and encouragement. Jesus loves you, died for you and wants to live in your heart.

Everyone Welcome. 1250 Anderton Road, Comox

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CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sunday Celebration 10:30 am

1599 Tunner Drive, COURTENAY • 250-334-4716

WEEKEND LITURGIES Sat: 5 pm Mass Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am Mass

CONFESSION: Sat: 4 - 4:30 pm & before all masses Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Group; Sept-May Pastor: Father Marek Paczka, SDS

2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)

@ 10:30 am

Congregational Christian Churches of Canada

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SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry” (Bethel Church DVD Series) First time registrants - Semester 1 begins Jan 22nd, 2012, (pre-registration is required by Jan 8th, 2012. FMI contact Drew or Laurie Thomson 250-337-8011

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PRESBYTERIAN

LUTHERAN

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RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

10:00AM at Cape Lazo Middle School Everyone Welcome

www.centralefc.com

Pastor A. Ronald Sedo 250-339-3933

250-890-9262

Bay Community Church

Community Church

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

William Munns 1-866-853-9866

Comox Valley

Full Wheelchair Access

COURTENAY FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

JOIN US IN WORSHIP 9:15 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Traditional Service Nursery Care & Jr. Church @ 9:15 am Sunday School, all ages @ 11:00 am

PASTORS: Peter Rabey & Randy Dyck 2963 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay (across from Arden Elementary) 250-334-3432 www.courtenaybaptist.com

www.ctkparish.ca email: ctkparish@shaw.ca

Hearing Assistance

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

St. Peter Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925 SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8am & 10am Worship www.stpeterscomox.ca

St. John the Divine The Rev. Rodney Ives, Priest in charge 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

Sunday Worship • 8AM & 10AM Book of Common Prayer (Canada, 1962)

CHURCH SCHOOL 10AM

Wednesday Holy Eucharist 10 am

250-334-4331 http:/stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca

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