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Comox Valley Common Sense envisions an economically vibrant Valley that provides jobs, goods and services, and recreation opportunities. As the municipal elections approach, the group is advocating local governments to provide services efficiently and cost-effectively while pulling in the reins on spending and taxes.

It is in the process of talking to candidates in all jurisdictions before endorsing any of them, CVCS spokesperson John Davis said. “We are in the process now of talking to all the candidates, or as many as are happy to talk to us,” he said. The group is a registered campaign organizer with a financial officer. It plans to take out full-page advertisements in local newspapers early next month, at

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which point it will decide on particular endorsements. An ad was to appear in Friday’s Comox Valley Record, “just letting people know that we’re out there,” Davis said. “We won’t be naming any candidates, but we will definitely be supporting candidates and we’ll make that official announcement, again through a full-page ad, in both the local papers. We expect to do so on November the fourth.” Their objective is to have more

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DARYL KLASSEN RIPS away part of the facade at Driftwood Dental. Glacier View Plaza, a strip mall off Cliffe Avenue near 26th Street in Courtenay, is renovating to create a new look. Klassen is working for Tectonica Management. PHOTO BY MARK ALLAN

than 50 per cent of the electorate show up at the polls Nov. 19. CVCS has existed for about three years. “We started a little bit of work with (former Courtenay mayor) Starr Winchester, and we’ve been poking around quietly since then, but I think we’re going to become a little more visible now,” Davis said. Winchester is among 16 candidates vying for six seats on Courtenay council. There are 12 candidates competing for six seats in Comox while Cumberland has eight candidates vying for four seats. Area directors Bruce Jolliffe, Jim Gillis and Edwin Grieve have retained their seats by acclamation, and Cumberland Coun. Leslie Baird was acclaimed village mayor for the next term. Courtenay Mayor Greg Phelps is being challenged by Coun. Larry Jangula and Bill Bate, and Comox Mayor Paul Ives faces a single challenger in Bernie Poole. “They’re (CVCS) a group of concerned citizens. They’re a very legitimate organization,” said Poole, president of the BC Liberal Association, who notes the polarization of politics in the Valley. “There are lots of organized groups — labour groups, union groups — supporting politicians on the left at all levels of government,” Poole said. “The problem is on the right, all of us are so busy working at our businesses and other endeavours that we don’t seem to spend the time getting involved.” CVCS supports candidates who possess the qualities and principles to manage people’s business. It feels local government should focus on providing basic services and facilities, “and avoid becoming involved in too much.” In terms of infrastructure, its priorities include a deep water intake in Comox Lake and sewage treatment facilities to service the entire Valley. It also advocates for a northern connector linking the Inland Island Highway to Veteran’s Memorial Parkway. For more information visit www.votecommonsense.ca.

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Election forum set for Comox Comox voters are invited to meet and question their municipal and school board election candidates during an all-candidatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; forum sponsored by the Comox Town Residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association. The moderated and timed event will be held at the Comox Recreation Centre on Noel Avenue in the multipurpose hall 1 on Nov. 3. The doors will open at 7:15 p.m. for a meet and greet and the forum will begin at 7:30 p.m. sharp and run to enable a reasonable number of questions before summations by the candidates. The forum will be

Forum set for village The Cumberland Chamber of Commerce will present an all-candidatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; forum for the 2011 municipal election on Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cumberland Cultural Centre. All are welcome. Questions will be accepted from the floor for the nine candidates for municipal council. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the forum starts at 6:30 sharp, moderated by Meaghan Cursons. For information, visit www.cumberlandbc.org. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cumberland Chamber of Commerce

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divided into three main sections: timed speeches from candidates, an audience question period, and a short summation statement by the candidates. Those wishing to ask a question of the candidates will be asked to write their name on a card. These cards will be placed in a draw box and names will be randomly chosen from this box during question period. Only one question is permitted per person. Questions must be directed to all candidates but both questions and answers will be timed to ensure that as many people as possible can participate. Debates will not be permitted. The municipal election will take place Nov. 19, electing a Comox mayor and six councillors to threeyear terms. Further election data and forum information is posted at www. tidechange.ca or www. ctrahq.wordpress.com. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Comox Town Residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association

HALLOWEENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STILL COMING, but the busy slate of pre-Christmas craft fairs in the Comox Valley is underway. These colourfully dressed ladies were at a fair at the Christ the King Church. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, October 21, 2011

Grateful village thanks town with miner’s lamp Erin Haluschak Record Staff

The Town of Comox received a golden thank you following the donation of recreation equipment to the Village of Cumberland. During Wednesday’s council meeting, councillors and staff received a miner’s lamp from Cumberland Coun. Kate Greening, acting mayor on behalf of Fred Bates. “The Village of Cumberland is extremely thankful for all of the recreation equipment that you gave from the Town of Comox ... and people are really thrilled with it and are really excited that we got new equipment,” she said, alongside mayor-elect Leslie Baird, Coun. Gwyn Sproule and David Durrant, acting chief administrative officer. Earlier this year, council agreed to donate fitness equipment to the village following the opening of the new fitness centre at the Comox Community Centre. “We just want to say thank you. Our biggest honour that we can do is a min-

COMOX COUNCILLORS AND staff examine a miner’s lamp that was a gift presented Wednesday to the Town as a thank you from the Village of Cumberland. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK

er’s lamp. It can help light the way,” added Greening. •••

Honouring the memory of a former Comox councillor has taken one step

closer to fruition, as council approved three key points for the Ray Crossley

Community Achievement Awards Wednesday. The terms of reference, eligibility and the establishment of an advisory committee for the awards was approved, with the next step being the creation of the committee. Richard Kanigan, the town’s chief administrative officer, added potential committee members could be contacted by direct approach or through advertisements. ••• Council has agreed to take a closer look at rodents roaming the streets of Comox. Following a letter by Church Street residents Sharon and Gene Scheidl, Coun. Ken Grant suggested that staff take a closer look at what can be done about a rat infestation, particularly near open composting and vacant lots. “... is there a way to stop open composting? Is that the right way to go?” asked Grant. In their letter, the Scheidls noted they have trapped seven rats in the past month, and are con-

cerned about open compost bins as rat breeding grounds on nearby streets. They also noted the need to eliminate places for rats to feed and breed, and suggested bulldozing a vacant lot. “Is that even within our purview to do, and would that solve the problem?” Grant added. “The short answer is that I’m not sure. We haven’t looked into the properties specifically,” said Richard Kanigan, the town’s chief administrative officer. “In past years we have had people reporting rats coming across their property. Quite often it is on vacant lots, and quite often again the vacant lots are used as a dumping ground ... it becomes comfortable homes, nests for the rats.” He added the Town could inform residents about areas conducive for creating rat habitation in an upcoming newsletter. Grant suggested a motion for staff to create a report to examine the issue of open compositing, which was approved by council. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

BC Ferries commissioner visits regional district Part of tour to garner local feedback on Coastal Ferry Act Scott Stanfield Record Staff

BC Ferries Commissioner Gord Macatee and deputy commissioner Sheldon Stoilen paid a Tuesday visit to the regional district committee of the whole following a provincewide tour that wrapped up Monday on Cortes Island. The purpose of the tour was to garner feedback from ferry-dependent communities about user rates and other topics as they review the Coastal Ferry Act. Macatee is a former deputy Minister of Health Services who operates a

management consulting Grieve and other coastal business in Victoria. The district chairs met last Coastal Ferry Amendment month with Lekstrom and Act (Bill 14) Premier Chrisenables him ty Clark at the to review the Union of B.C. price cap and Municipalities the act. By convention in Jan. 24, he Va n c o u v e r, is to provide where they recommendapresented a tions to Transpolicy paper to portation consider ways Minister Blair to improve the Lekstrom as ferry situato how the tion. act could be BC Ferries amended to GORD MacATEE announced in “balance the August plans interests of ferry users to cut up to 400 sailings with the financial sustain- to deal with a $35-million ability needs of BC Ferries,” deficit. No cuts are planned as stated on the BC Ferry for smaller routes such as Commission website. the Gulf Islands. Courtenay director At UBCM, Lekstrom said Larry Jangula referred to ridership is down seven per increased ferry costs as a cent on interior freshwater “negative spiral.” routes, which Grieve said Committee chair Edwin is an “interesting conun-

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The committee approved sending a letter to the province requesting local governments be allowed to invest carbon offset funds into blue carbon projects. ••• The Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society has requested $50,000 to assist with operating the Vancouver Island mountain sports centre, which is due to open at Mount Washington in December. The aim is to provide a training/meeting facility for athletes and the community. The estimated annual operating budget is $254,600. The request will be forwarded to member jurisdictions for feedback about funding options. The district board authorized $5,000 grants in 2010 and 2011 to support the society.

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, October 21, 2011

BC Hydro to increase water flow in Puntledge Beginning this Saturday evening and through Tuesday, BC Hydro will increase and hold water Puntledge River flow levels that will be about 350 per cent of normal, or

about 110 cubic metres per second. This flow will be ideal for whitewater kayaking and can draw people from across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. Outside of the experienced kayak community, BC Hydro advises the public to stay away from the Puntledge River from Sunday through Tuesday, media liaison

Stephen Watson said Wednesday in a news release. The planned water release is for flood risk management and to further lower the reservoir in anticipation of the larger storm systems later this fall, he explained. The updated weather modelling for the region, for this fall and winter, is for wetter

and cooler conditions because of the La Niña weather influences. For 2011, the rain and snowmelt runoff into the reservoir, year to date, is the sixth wettest in 48 years of BC Hydro recorded data. The Comox Lake Reservoir level has been slowly trending down with the recent dry weather. It is currently at 134.0 metres,

School Library Day Monday Record Staff It’s National School Library Day on Monday, and teacher-librarians across the country are encouraging Canadians to drop whatever they’re doing and pick up a book. In conjunction with Canadian National School Library Day Oct. 24, the British Columbia Teacher-Librarians’ Association (BCLTA) is sponsoring the fifth annual provincewide Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) Challenge. More than 65,000

students, teachers, parents and school volunteers participated in the DEAR Challenge last year, and it has become a regular celebration of literacy in the province, according to a press release from the BCTLA. Locally, several schools across School District 71 are celebrating National School Library Day, and it is also serving as a kickoff for Teen Read Week events at a number of schools, including Georges P. Vanier Secondary School, Highland Secondary School

and Lake Trail Secondary School. The BCTLA will continue to lobby the B.C. Liberal government, local members of the legislative assembly, and the Minister of Education to have the fourth Monday of every October recognized as B.C. School Library Day, according to the association. The group also plans to continue its outreach work by connecting with parent groups around the province including local District Parent Advisory Committees and the

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Free cancer awareness forum on tap next week Lindsay Chung Record Staff

Do you have questions about cancer? You will have a chance to find some answers next week when a broad spectrum of health professionals comes together for a free cancer awareness forum in Courtenay. The Comox Valley Breast Health Group/ Breast Self-Exam (BSE) Clinic is hosting a 25th Anniversary — Breast Health and Cancer Awareness Forum Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Westerly Hotel. The evening will feature a celebration of the Comox Valley Breast Health Group’s 25th anniversary and then a panel discussion with various health care practitioners. “We’ve got some fabulous speakers,” said Sharon Urdahl, a volunteer with the Comox Valley Breast Health Group. Panelists include surgeon Dr. Kathryn Lanuke, naturopathic physician Dr. Deidre Macdonald, Comox Valley Breast Cancer Support Group facilitator Sandra Dupuis, Comox Valley Ovarian Cancer Support Group facilitator Sandi Piper and Debra Muckle, a breast cancer survivor who will share her personal story about detecting her own cancer and the journey she went through. Dr. Sally Amos from the BC Cancer Agency’s Deeley Research Centre in Victoria, who specializes in cancer immunology, will speak about a study she’s conducting on how the immune system can recognize and eliminate cancer. “We’re really thrilled these physicians have agreed to be on the panel and receive questions from people,” said Urdahl. “Usually,

you just listen. This is a more interactive panel.” The forum is free, but seating is limited, and people are asked to pick up tickets at the Westerly. “We wanted to make sure the forum would be available to women of all financial situations; we wanted it to be open,” said Urdahl. People can pick up tickets at the lobby, and these tickets will be used to draw door prizes, including a four-hour trip donated by Sea Roamer Marine Services Ltd. The 25th Anniversary — Breast Health and Cancer Awareness Forum is meant to celebrate the Comox Valley Breast Health Group’s 25th anniversary and also provide information about prevention and early detection. “We want to honour our founding members and unite medical practitioners to answer questions in their fields of expertise,” said

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Urdahl. Urdahl hopes the forum will bring awareness to women about the importance of early detection of breast cancer and ovarian cancer and will get women thinking about living a healthy lifestyle. “Our mandate is to promote breast health and promote early detection through free Breast Self-Examination clinics, and we’ve done them for 25 years,” she said. “We’re trying to stress that early

detection saves lives, and it’s important to know your body.” The first part of the evening will honour the many people who have given their time to the Comox Valley Breast Health Group in the past 25 years — people such as Anna Stech, Daphne Borden, Lynne Yaskiw, Lynne Prsons, Kuni Spruit, Anne Pokol, Christine Robertson, Isobelle O’Brennan, Donna Ogilvie, Ada Baker, Bodil Krische,

Barb Metheral, Diane McLeod, Mary Ellen Werner, Linda MacMullen, Magdalena Sidl, Sheila Acford, Joanne Nash, Rolande Ramsey, Judith Leahy and Joanne Misener, explained Urdahl. “We really want to acknowledge the work that’s been done in the Valley for 25 years,” she said. “There are just so many people. They’re all volunteers and have given so freely of their time and still do.” The event will then feature a panel discus-

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Friday, October 21, 2011

Car Free Sunday considered success Courtenay city council hears evaluation of Sept. 25 event Lindsay Chung Record Staff

An evaluation of the first Car Free Sunday in Courtenay has come back positive — with a few lessons that can be learned. Council received a report from operational services director Kevin Lagan and environmental planner Nancy Hofer evaluating Car Free Sunday, a new event that closed several streets to vehicular traffic for four hours on Sept. 25. In supporting the event, council had requested that the proponents of Car Free Sunday provide an evaluation of the event so council could use a measure of objectivity in assessing its success. The report includes “lessons learned” and identifies signage, communications and planning timeframe as areas that could be improved. More signage and more barricades placed at the entrance to roads were recommended. “The greatest irritation reported by motorists among volunteer traffic controllers was that the motorist would have to backtrack and re-route,” noted the report. “More and bigger road closure signage could help alleviate this concern in the future, coupled with more advanced notice in the media.” Notification letters were hand-delivered to all residents and

businesses along the support Car Free Sun- us growing up, it was route, but streets run- day, according to the an opportunity that ning perpendicular to report. nobody thought about; the Car Free route did “In looking at the your parents sent you not receive any special results of the surveys, off, and you were on notifications, and City from the volunteer your bike and you were staff recommends that input, it’s generally safe. hand-delivered letters very positive cover“Most kids today in be delivered to an urban envistreets running ronment don’t For all the folks living perpendicular to have that expethe route in the on Fitzgerald, for the first rience so they future. never have a time, they weren’t listening City staff recsense of ownerommends at least to the roar of traffic for four ship of the road, a six-month plan- hours and all they heard that they have a ning time frame was kids laughing and right to be there for future orgaas well. There people chatting. nizers of simiwere a lot of kids Ronna-Rae Leonard out there learnlar events and to arrange the ing more about appropriate approvals age,” planning services the rules of the road; through council and director Peter Crawford it was, I think, a good staff. told council. “I think it step forward.” Three hundred and was generally received The second thing fifty participants were well. that Leonard noticed recorded on a single Councillors appreci- was that Fitzgerald sweep from 3 to 3:30 ated receiving the feed- Avenue was quiet. p.m., but organizers back about the event. “For all the folks livfigure the numbers While she was at ing on Fitzgerald, for were higher given that Car Free Sunday, the first time, they people would have two things stood out weren’t listening to been steadily entering for Coun. Ronna-Rae the roar of traffic for and leaving the event Leonard. four hours and all they throughout the day. “One thing was the heard was kids laughMore than 20 com- children that were on ing and people chatmunity groups and a the streets on their ting,” she said. dozen businesses par- bikes,” she said. “I realCoun. Jon Ambler ticipated in Car Free ized that for most of was pleased to see the Sunday. The report notes that the general comment from the president of the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association was that the event was perceived as “positive” but that more advance notice will be required for future similar events. It also notes that community groups enjoyed participating. The RCMP received one complaint that a vehicle went through the blockade at McPhee Avenue and 14th Street FINE FURNISHINGS • LIGHTING and was driving fast. ACCESSORIES • MIRRORS Hofer received four CORNER OF CLIFFE & 21ST, calls before the event, COURTENAY 250-338-8795 and all four expressed TUES-SAT 10-5PM concern and did not

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Bus riders get thanks on Monday Hey, bus rider! The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is hosting a special “thank you day” on Monday, Oct. 24, for bus riders who helped increase the usage of the transit system by 17 per cent last year. Over 600,000 rides were taken on the buses in the Comox

Valley transit system last year by those who made the sustainable choice of transportation which helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions, traffic and burden on our road infrastructure. Staff from BC Transit, the CVRD and Watson and Ash Transportation Ltd., the

CVRD transit operator in the Comox Valley, and others will be on hand at several key bus stops throughout the region during the day to personally thank riders, and provide refreshments, and prizes. “The Comox Val-

City assists Habitat Record Staff A $5,000 grant from the City of Courtenay will help Habitat for Humanity begin to construct a new housing complex in the city. Council approved a matching grant Monday in the amount of $5,000 to the Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North Society to be used toward the construction of affordable housing units at 1580 Piercy Ave. The funding comes from the city’s Matching Grant Program for Affordable Housing Initiatives Program. Habitat for Humanity purchased the property at 1580 Piercy Ave. this year to build an affordable housing building complex of seven to eight units. The society is working with the City’s planning division to finalize the plans, and construction on Phase 1 — two to three units — is projected to being in the spring

of 2012, according to Manthey. The city’s 2011 budget includes a provision of $5,000 for grants made under the Affordable Housing Initiatives Policy. The Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North Society has built six homes to date in our community, according to the society’s application. Habitat for Humanity provides home own-

ership with a 500-hour sweat equity “down payment” and zero-interest mortgage, with payments tied to the family’s income. The society’s typical partner families are single-parent families with incomes high enough to service a nointerest mortgage but below the Statistics Canada poverty income indicators, according to Habitat for Humanity’s application.

We’re Moving! Ocean Chiropractic is pleased to announce that it’s moving to a new location eﬀective November 1, 2011

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2011 From 10 am – 3 pm This is an interpretive day where hatchery staﬀ will be handling, sorting, and spawning salmon. Volunteer Community Groups will be providing educational displays, and ﬁelding questions on their projects and operations. Bring your kids and make “Fish Prints”. Observe adult salmon in the “Viewing Room”. Supported in part by the BC Hydro Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program

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ley transit system has shown some pretty amazing growth in the last year,” said Michael Zbarsky, the CVRD’s manager of transit and sustainability. “We serve locations from Fanny Bay to Oyster River, throughout Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland and provide connections to Campbell River. It’s really gratifying to see the public respond to the improved scheduling and routes with the growing usage of the service.” The Comox Valley transit service provides an average of over 23 rides per hour, adding up to 26,000 hours of service per year.

The “appreciation points” for bus riders will be at these bus stops on Oct. 24: • Downtown Courtenay (4th and Cliffe) — 7:45-8:45 a.m. • Buckley Bay (ferry terminal) — 9:30-10:15 a.m. • Cumberland (3rd and Dunsmuir) — 11:00-11:30 a.m. • Oyster River (outside Discovery Foods) — 12-12:30 p.m. • Comox Avenue (outside Comox Mall) – 2:30-3:00 p.m. For more information on Comox Valley transit, go to www. comoxvalleyrd.ca/transit. — Comox Valley Regional District

Anderson – Bridge – Michael David “Kyle” Anderson, December 30, 1972 – October 16, 2011 and Daughter Marissa Bridge, July 16, 1999 – October 16, 2011. Both died suddenly in a tragic accident. Kyle is survived by parents Mike and Amie and brother Brent (Cortney). Marissa is survived by Mother Sarah Bridge and sister Tatyana. A funeral service for Kyle and Marissa will take place Saturday, October 22, at 1:00 pm from Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road. Reception to follow. Flowers gratefully declined in consideration of donations to Presidents’ Choice Children’s Society or Aspen Elementary School Grade 7 Camp.

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NDP ENVIRONMENT CRITIC Rob Fleming will speak Saturday in Courtenay.

Fleming talking about coal mine The controversial proposal for a massive underground coal mine in Comox Valley will be one of the topics addressed by NDP environment critic Rob Fleming when he speaks at the Comox Valley NDP’s annual fall dinner this Saturday. “Christy Clark and the Liberals have made it clear they want to weaken public input and the environmental assessment process for these kinds of projects,” said Fleming. “It’s never been more important for people to fight to have their voices heard.” Fleming said people from Comox Valley have told him they are very concerned about Clark’s recent comments that she is “tired” of hearing people say they have concerns about mines and that government should be “getting out of the way of economic activity.” “The Liberal attitude is to ram projects through regardless of the consequences,” said Fleming. “We want to see sustainable mining in B.C., and the best way to achieve that is to have thorough environmental assessments and community participation in the process.” Fleming said instead of weakening environmental standards, the Liberals should listen to local voices who are calling for a more rig-

orous environmental assessment. “There is a better way of doing things,” said Fleming. “We can listen to the public, listen to the experts and make decisions that are in the best interests of the community. “Comox Valley has a healthy, strong and sustainable shellfish industry that employs hundreds of people. Our first economic priority should be making sure that it is not put at risk.” In addition to addressing the coal mine, Fleming will talk about NDP proposals for generating longterm sustainable jobs. Local NDP candidate Kassandra Dycke will introduce Fleming at the fall dinner. “I am really looking forward to hearing about positive alternatives to the economic and environmental challenges we face,” she said. Saturday’s dinner is at the Florence Filberg Centre Conference Hall at 411 Anderton Ave. in Courtenay. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the dinner starts at 6 p.m. It will feature wild salmon, roast beef and pasta with local chanterelle mushrooms. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at Laughing Oyster Bookshop in Courtenay or Blue Herron Books in Comox. Call Jeanette Reinhardt at 250-3353262 to reserve tickets at the door.

The Boys and Girls Club is bringing the community together next week to share ideas about providing services for youth and families in the Comox Valley. The Boys and Girls Club is hosting a forum Oct. 25 at the Native Sons Hall and is inviting any interested community members to an “open space” session to share ideas about the needs of youth and families. The session will ask four questions: • What programs and services should the Boys and Girls Club be providing in the Comox Valley (now and in the future)? • What barriers prevent participation in programs and services? • What would an ideal Boys and Girls Club facility look like, and where would you locate it? • What gaps in service do you see in our community for: ages zero to six, ages six to 12, ages 12 to 18, and families? The goal of the forum is to ask members of the community, parents and other service providers to look at gaps in service for children and families in the community and to look at what they want from the Boys and Girls Club, within its man-

date, explained Joanne Petersen, the Comox Valley area director of Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island. “It’s going to be really enlightening,” she said. “A lot of care providers, even those who can’t make it, say they’re eager to get the information. It’s valuable not only to the Boys and Girls Club.” Following the forum, the Boys and Girls Club will record the information, summarize it and offer the information to its members and to the community. Petersen sees this type of information as being valuable in many ways, including applying for grants. “To have the direct words of parents and community members and have it be that current really lets us know ‘this is what people who are really passionate about delivering services have to say,’” she said. The forum will be held Oct. 25 from 6:30-9 p.m. on the Lower Level of the Native Sons Hall in Courtenay. For information and to RSVP, contact the Boys and Girls Club at 250-338-7582 or comoxvalley@bgccvi.com. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Child minding will also be provided, although an RSVP is writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com required.

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Jackson offers a fresh voice Comox council candidate Dan Jackson has put his name forward as a candidate in this year’s election in efforts to provide a fresh voice on important issues such as fiscal responsibility. “We need to insure that our seniors, who built this community, are not taxed out of their homes and are not left struggling as a result of increasingly higher municipal taxes.” Jackson asserts the principle that living through such difficult economic times requires municipal governments to lead by example and demonstrate how to spend responsibly. “We need to ensure that we are spending our limited funds on the responsibilities of a municipal jurisdiction such as water, garbage, sewer and safety.” He believes that our council needs to think progressively, not sit around deciding what they should ban next. Jackson has grasped and embraced the values and morals the residents of Comox find dear to them. As a teacher instructing a Grade 6/7 French Immersion class at École Puntledge Elementary in Courtenay, Dan has had considerable experience dealing with today’s youth. “It is the job of elected representatives to create an atmosphere that is conducive to the success of our younger

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generation. We have far too many 20- and 30-year-olds who are having to relocate for employment in order to provide for their families.” Jackson believes that this phenomenon is negatively impacting Comox. Jackson is convinced that Comox council can do a better job of providing a prosperous living environment for our youth. Jackson would like to help create an atmosphere that would allow the town centre to prosper economically. “Having served in the military and growing up as the son of a soldier, I have had the privilege to live in many different locations around the world. None have provided the opportunities that exist here.” — Dan Jackson

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City’s green spaces, parks and recreation facilities well maintained; • Ensuring the voices of business owners are heard; •W o r k i n g towards reducing government interference in our personal, professional, and business life. “Specifically I want to address the homeless shelter, Maple Pool, Lewis Centre and the building of the new police station. Having a strong and vibrant business community helps keep residential taxes low, as there is a 3-1 difference in land taxes. “If you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact me. I will be accessible to the public by phone, e-mail and when possible in person — 250-7035126 or dsmith@ comoxtaxi.com.” — Dave Smith

First elected to Courtenay council in 2008, Jon Ambler is seeking a second term. Over the past three years, he has learned how council operates and has worked hard for the citizens of Courtenay to make our city vibrant, safe and efficient, one we are proud to call home, one with a bright future. Knowing our safety and security is a top priority, he chaired the new Public Safety Building Committee, working toward building a new and effective RCMP Detachment. He also voted to use gambling revenues to hire more RCMP, again keeping our city safe. Ambler understands that citizens need good jobs and Courtenay needs a sound commercial tax base. Committed to smart development, when Costco came to town, bringing many good

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jobs and opportunities, he pushed for more traffic lights, such as at Lerwick and Mission, to ensure safe roads. Land use planning is a core local government responsibility, and Ambler voted for the Regional Growth Strategy, as it assured Courtenay’s future, while protecting sensitive habitats and agricultural land, creating green space and avoiding sprawl. Ambler led the United Way team

that raised more than $400,000 in the past three years and is a member of the board of United Way Central and North Vancouver Island. He is the Honourary President Pacific Group, Air Force Association of Canada, and a member of the 888 Wing Air Force Association of Canada and Branch 17 Royal Canadian Legion. Husband, father, grandfather and a 30-year Air Force veteran, Ambler has the education (BA in History/Political Science) and the real world experience to bring his integrity, leadership and judgment to council. For more details on Ambler’s record, as well as his position on current issues, e-mail him at jkambler@ yahoo.com or call 250334-3458. — Jon Ambler

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Smith seeking city seat After being provoked and then encouraged by Murray Presley, Dave Smith says he decided to run for Courtenay council early last week, and filed his papers Friday morning. “My wife Diane of 22 years and sons Tyler and Alex have lived in the Valley for 18 years. We own three local businesses, which was a major factor in deciding to run.” With Presley stepping out of local politics, Smith says there will be little representation on council for business owners. “I am committed to: • Ensuring a safe and secure community to raise our children; • Supporting programs which encourage and promote affordable housing; • Ensuring financial transparency and public consultation and open communication when the City spends taxpayers’ money; • Keeping the

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Courtenay candidate Candidate from Cumberland up to speed on issues Bill Anglin, the vice-chair of the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce, has taken a leave of absence to run for one of the six Courtenay City council seats on Nov. 19. “Stepping back from my role at the Chamber was a difficult decision, but one that allows me to dedicate the time and energy necessary to earn the right to represent the people of Courtenay.” Although this is his first time running in an election, Anglin said, “I’m a newcomer to pub- BILL ANGLIN lic office, but I have spent considerable time attending council meetings and hearings over the past three years. “I also have a solid understanding of land use issues and budgetary matters from both a business and taxpayer’s perspective. I feel fortunate that I’ve had the opportunity to meet and work with many of the current elected officials on numerous issues and understand the challenges of representing the citizens of our city.”

After serving in the Air Force for 25 years, Anglin retired to the Comox Valley and began the next phase of his life, focusing on a career in business. As a longtime, active volunteer, Anglin has sat on numerous boards and currently serves as the foundation chair for Comox Rotary. “My goal is to provide a balanced prospective to the issues important for our city’s prosperity, not just for the next three years but for the future. As a council we have to be responsible and accountable to the taxpayers of our city. “It’s critical to remember that the money that we are spending belongs to the residents of Courtenay. They work hard to earn the money and we have to work even harder to ensure that they get full value for every dollar.” Bill can be reached at 250334-8484, www.facebook.comvotebillanglin or at billanglin@ telus.net. — Bill Anglin

Scott Easterbrook is one of nine candidates running for Cumberland council in the Nov. 19 municipal elections. “I, Scott Easterbrook, if elected to sit on the council of Cumberland hope to bring my open mind, common sense and honesty to the table. I am not doing this to represent my own agenda; I hope to represent all, or the majority of families, residents, businesses, and landowners in the betterment of our beautiful community! “Being raised in Cumberland has given me great pleasure and I am now proud to be raising my own family here. I have previously served many years on the Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department, as well, and have taken part in many community fundraising activities. “I would like to be more involved in the outlook of what is to come for our village and will be honoured, if selected, to serve and represent the village

“I can only promise to do what one vote will allow and will try to embody the responsibility laid upon me as a councillor. My main goal will be to represent our diverse population and culture with the best of intentions

and with the knowledge that I am given. “Any questions or concerns pertaining to my bid for council may be brought to my attention via e-mail at voteeasterbrook@ gmail.com.” — Scott Easterbrook

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people and consider all opinions brought to my attention. “You may notice that I have not committed to promises of what I will do, as I am not able to guarantee how others will comprehend matters at hand and what will be brought to my attention. There will be other councillors and not all will be of the same opinion as I.

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The G.P. Vanier basketball teams and ex-Vanier staff and alumni are appealing to the public and in particular Vanier grads to support a fundraiser at Real Canadian Superstore on Ryan Road this Saturday. Money is being raised to help a former Vanier grad whose young son suffers incredible medical challenges. Vanier basketball players and students will bag groceries and take donations between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in honour of three-year-old Nathan Loukes. The son of Joey Loukes, a Vanier grad of 1995 and former Vanier Towhee basketball player, was born blind and later diagnosed with congenital glaucoma. This has led to three painful eye surgeries at Children’s Hospital in Vancouver and recently at Victoria General Hospital. His eye pressure remains unstable and further surgeries, medications, and corrective lenses will likely be required for the rest of his life. This condition by itself would challenge the strength, character and resources of any family. Unfortunately, this is not the end of young Nathan’s medical issues.

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Too Good to Waste the theme this week HMS SWIFTSURE BY Peter Robinson is one of 19 paintings donated to the North Island College Foundation.

The Comox Strathcona waste management (CSWM) service is encouraging people to participate in national Waste Reduction Week (WRW) Oct. 17 to 23. Compost education centres in the Comox Valley and Campbell River are offering a way to reduce your ecological footprint by purchasing an Earth Machine compos-

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In keeping with the week’s theme of Too Good to Waste, the CSWM service will also highlight a campaign called Keep Our Region Beautiful. This advertising campaign focuses on the issue of illegal dumping, the consequences and how the public can report it. CSWM educators are out in the community during WRW,

raising awareness about the issue of illegal dumping as well as recognizing citizens who appropriately dispose of garbage and recyclables. For more information on illegal dumping, waste reduction education programs and the compost education centres, visit www.cswm.ca. — Comox Strathcona waste management

Art unveiled this Saturday The North Island College Foundation has received an extraordinary gift of 19 original oil paintings by renowned marine artist Peter Robinson. The paintings will be unveiled at a cocktail reception this Saturday at North Island College (NIC)’s Trades Training Centre, located at the Comox Valley Campus. Robinson’s The History of the Royal Navy in British Columbia series parallels the true history of British Columbia from its inception. The ships and their visits can be divided into a number of distinct time periods which encompass 132 years, from 1778 to 1910. These include the period of establishing sovereignty from 1778 to 1795; the colonization of Vancouver Island from 1846 to 1853; the war with Russia from 1854 to 1856; the gold rush crisis from 1850 to 1868; the dispute over the San Juan Islands from 1854 to 1872; the entry of British Columbia into the Dominion of Canada in 1871; and the subsequent establishment of a naval base in B.C. for the protection of the Dominion of Canada. Born in Montreal, Robinson studied under the tutelage of Group of Seven artist Arthur Lismer while attending McGill University. His interest in the sea and its ships was rooted deeply in the experience of his own life. At the age of 24, he forsook the start of a promising engineering career to join the Royal Canadian Navy. Over an eight-year span, he toured the globe, from Africa and the Bahamas to the Northwest Passage and the North Pole. Robinson began painting full time in 1970 and enjoyed much

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Put on the Ritz, assist Hospice Gala auction Nov. 5 the 28th annual for society A trip back to an opulent era awaits you at the Comox Valley Hospice Society’s 28th anniversary gala auction Nov. 5 at the Florence Filberg Centre. The fundraising extravaganza presented by hospice volunteers is themed Putting On the Ritz and features an eclectic array of donated products and services. Prepare to be entertained as auctioneer Dave Stevens creatively urges lucky bargain hunters to bid on exciting live auction items that include a trip for two to Las Vegas, gourmet dining experiences and a unique float plane trip to a woodland cabin in the middle of a lake. There will be plenty of silent auction items to tempt you as well. Also as a part of the evening’s enjoyment, you will dine on exquisite culinary delights from the Top of the Ritz. In addition to great food and the exciting bustle of evening auction bargain hunting, there will be plenty of opportunity to test

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MAYA VARELLA, ZOE NILSON, Rosie Campbell, Isabelle Campbell, Sophie Beshr and Shelby Nilsen attended a We Day event at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

Kids making a difference An inspiring road trip to the We Day event held at Rogers Arena in Vancouver last week provided even more motivation for several members of the local Free the Children fundraising group Comox Kids Make a True Difference. We Day is an national event organized by Craig and Marc Kielburger for their charity Free the Children. Harnessing the energy and passion of a young community of changemakers, We Day brought together youth in an unparalleled setting to show them that they are not alone in their journey to make a difference. In this case it was 18,000 cheering young people listening to encouraging, inspiring speakers like Mia Farrow, Mikhail Gorbachev and Shaq who shared their own experiences of making a difference through social change. Musical entertainment was provided by philanthropists and artists such as Shawn

Desmon, Down With Webster and Hedley. Free The Children was founded by 12-year-old Craig Kielburger in 1995 when he gathered 11 school friends to begin fighting child labour. Today, Free The Children is the world’s largest network of children helping children through education, with more than one million young people involved in programs in 45 countries. Through leadership training at home and community development projects abroad, Free The Children empowers youth everywhere to make a difference. Comox Kids Make a True Difference has been actively fundraising for projects locally and abroad since June 2011. They have selected education as their focus and have adopted a village in China. Locally, they have chosen to provide school supplies and materials to a refugee family originally from Palestinian who are

now living in Syria and are making their way to Comox in early November. Comox Kids Make a True Difference will also fundraise for the Comox Valley FoodBank by participating in Halloween for Hunger in which they will collect non-perishable items for the food bank while trick-or-treating. — Comox Kids Make a True Difference

On Oct. 24, we observe both World Polio Day and the birthday of Dr. Jonas Salk, who developed the world’s first safe and effective vaccine against this crippling and sometimes deadly disease. We also celebrate the fact that the world is on the verge of eradicating one of the most feared diseases of the 20th century. When Rotary launched its push to end polio in the 1980s, the wild polio virus crippled nearly 1,000 people every day. Since then, Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative have reduced the incidence of polio by 99 per cent. And the push continues: This year, India has the lowest number of polio cases in history. We are “this close” to ending polio once and for all. Despite this tremendous progress, children in some developing countries continue to be infected. That’s why Rotary and its partners must reach every child in some of the most challenging regions of the world with the oral polio vaccine. But the greatest challenge to the polio eradication effort is a funding shortage. In response, Rotary is working to raise

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US$200 million in response to a $355 million challenge grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. All of the resulting $555 million will support crucial immunization activities in countries where polio still threatens children. Rotary club members worldwide already have raised $180 million of the $200 million challenge. Over the past 26 years, Rotary’s 1.2 million members in 200 countries and regions have contributed more than $1 billion and countless volunteer

hours to help immunize more than two billion children in 122 countries. Rotary also reaches out to governments worldwide to obtain vital financial and technical support.

Once eradicated, polio will join smallpox as the only two human diseases ever eradicated, fulfilling Rotary’s promise to create a polio-free world. — Comox Valley Rotarians

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Coincidence or not? We all have natural intuitive abilities but so often we confuse these abilities with coincidence. Like when you know who is calling before you pick up the phone. Or you know someone is upset even though they are really good at hiding it. We take our intuition for granted yet it’s one of the most powerful tools in our mental arsenal for personal expansion. Intuition is innate in each of us but most often it lays dormant. It’s actually a mental muscle that simply requires training. The ancient soothsayers (or truthsayers) were simply people whose “gifts” were recognized at a young age and were then honed with training and apprenticeship with an experienced teacher.

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Compassion celebration set Pastoral Care Week coming at St. Joe’s Hospital Pastoral Care Week at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox celebrates the essential role played by every physician, staff member and volunteer in fulfilling the hospital’s mission — Care with Compassion. Throughout the week of Oct. 24 to 28, with daily tasty treats and live music in the Sisters’ Cafe — all donated by generous local musicians and community supporters — Chaplains Steve Hill and Brian Ducedre have organized a week of appreciation to thank St. Joe’s exceptional multidisciplinary care team. Every caregiver knows that it is hard to sustain the energy of giving if we do not also care for ourselves and each other. With that in mind, Chaplains Hill and Ducedre have asked the Rev. Ted Hicks, a pastoral volunteer, to provide two special events in the hospital’s main chapel during Pastoral Care Week. On Wednesday, beginning at noon and lasting over the lunch hour, Hicks will lead a workshop entitled, Bringing Our Selves to Work. The workshop will explore ways to bridge the gulf between what the American Quaker writer, Parker Palmer, calls “our souls and our roles” or “our onstage life and our backstage life,” recognizing that the initial enthusiasm and idealism of our original call can often be driven underground by the stresses and realities of the work. On Friday, Hicks will lead a centering prayer group, a form of quiet, non-verbal meditation developed within the Christian tradition and akin to meditative practices in other religious traditions as well. At 2, Hicks will provide a basic introduction to the prayer method and the format of the group, followed at 2:30 by a 20-minute session of centering prayer. Ted Hicks is the about-to-retire minister of Comox Valley Presbyterian Church who also has a background in hospital chaplaincy. He is a trained spiritual director, with membership

in Spiritual Directors International, and a commissioned centering prayer presenter and group facilitator through Contemplative Outreach Canada. The workshop on Wednesday and the centering prayer group on Friday are open to all hospital staff and volunteers, as well as to any interested persons from the wider community. There is no cost to participate but pre-registration is requested for planning purposes. Both events will be held in the hospital’s main chapel on the third floor of the 38 wing. For more information or to register for either event, contact Ted Hicks at 250-2185857. For more information about Pastoral Care, call Steve Hill at 250-339-1474 or Brian Ducedre at 250-3391531. — Pastoral Care Department of St. Joseph’s Hospital

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DINERS AT SOME RESTAURANTS in the Comox Valley will do so by candlelight on the evening of Oct. 27.

Dining by candlelight BEEcoming Candles is partnering with Applebees, Union Street Grill and Yummies and Gyros restaurants by turning off the lights and turning up the ambience, to show how a simple action such as using beeswax candles instead of electricity, can save energy. The provincewide Candlelight Conservation Dinner, initiated and promoted by BC Hydro Power Smart, and locally by the Comox Valley Chamber, will take place on the evening of Oct. 27. People dining at Applebees, Union Street Grill and Yummies and Gyros, will enjoy the added benefits of doing so by 100 per cent beeswax candles supplied by BEEcoming Candles. Additionally, each person who dines at Union Street Grill will take home a free

medium Beehive Candle, and all diners will receive a coupon to save money on future candles purchases from BEEcoming Candles. Beeswax candles are also recommended by BC Hydro to burn indoors, because they do not release toxins into the air that contribute to indoor air pollution. The most commonly used candles are made of paraffin, which is the sludge left over from the refining of petroleum. When it burns it releases oils and toxins into the air, which according to the Canadian Lung Association, “produces chemicals that are as toxic as second hand smoke.” BEEcoming Candles’ owner and creator Wanda Crowder, believes that beeswax candles are the perfect candle choice for the dinner not only

because using them will conserve energy, but because when they burn they actually help to clean the air. For more information about the BC Hydro Power Smart Candlelight Conservation Dinner, and/or about the benefits of burning beeswax candles, check out the BEEcoming Candles website at www.BeecomingCandles.ca or call Wanda at 250-871-6887. — BEEcoming Candles

Come out for some serious sweets and some good rocking Oct. 29 at 7:30 at the Lower Elks hall. Flying Debris will dish out some familiar and original tunes that will have you tapping your toes and dancing the night away. Local stores and bakeries and individuals around the Valley have donated a wonderful selection of decadent desserts. There will be a silent auction with a unique assortment of items from local businesses and individuals’ homes. There will be a bar to wet your whistle and all the proceeds from the evening will

OCT. 29 be supporting the Palestinian Abo-Nofal family during their first year in the Comox Valley. Family members are refugees without a country and have spent the past four years living in a United Nations tented camp in the desert in northeastern Syria. A Comox Valley committee has rented a home for them close to Courtenay Elementary School and are busy collecting furnishings. If you know of anyone who speaks Arabic, please ask them to get in touch with us.

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Books at Halloween campaign gaining traction A community initiative that invites local residents to trade giving out candy and instead hand out books this Halloween is gaining momentum across the Comox Valley as businesses and organizations offer ways to take part. Book drives are being held at the Courtenay Library, 4R’s Education Centre and Black Creek Community Association. You can BOOKS FOR TREATS drop off new or gently- is gaining support in used books during reg- an effort to encourular weekday business age people to hand hours at any of those out books instead of locations throughout candy this Hallowthe month of October. een. Baby and toddler books are especially needed. “Books for Treats Those books will inspired us to give out then be given out at books instead of treats the Library and Black during the annual HalC r e e k loween Commuwalk in nity AssoComox,” Books for c i a t i o n Treats inspired us said Nearas part of ly New’s Halloween to give out books o w n e r c e l e b r a - instead of treats Dan Kyle. tions. “Then we N e a r - during the annual r e a l i z e d ly New Halloween walk we could Books in in Comox. Then help even downtown m o r e . Comox also we realized we We usualannounced could help even ly price the this week bulk of our that it will more. children’s Dan Kyle books at offer all of its regular $2 or less, stock of used books at with some at 25 or 50 50 per cent off for any- cents. one coming in and buy“With our offer of a ing books to give out discount, then it will be for Halloween. possible to find some-

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Dahlia demo Saturday

THE CALENDAR SAYS itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to cut down your dahlias and to store them for the spring. A demo this Saturday will show you how.

Helping Haven will help kids Have you ever wondered what a SoyaCow is? Do you know where Chittagong is located? Or how a barley mill works? Attend this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Child Haven fundraising dinner and find out. Inspired by the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, Child Haven International helps

children and women in developing countries. With five homes in India, one in Nepal, one in Tibet and one in Bangladesh, Child Haven provides food, education, health care, shelter, clothing, and support for hundreds of people. Girls and boys are treated equally, without regard to race, caste, colour, religion or culture.

On Oct. 27, attend the Child Haven fundraising dinner in the Upper Florence Filberg Centre and learn more about Child Haven International. In addition to entertainment, sales tables of exotic goods, a slide show and door prizes, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy a vegetarian, Indian dinner. Plus, you can meet the founders of Child Haven

Organic growing taught The Denman Island Community Education Society presents an eight-part Organic Gardening Workshop Series, beginning Oct. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. Instructor Annie Siegel has been growing her own food for 40 years. She has taught many aspects of organic gardening both on Denman and North Vancouver where she started her own business Root City Herbs in 1986. The series begins with Soil Building. Organic gardening is basically organic soil building and the fall and winter is the time to start building your soil. Ninety per cent of all garden failures are caused by poor soil. In this course, we will discuss the natural properties of our soil, learn basic plant requirements and find out how to improve fertility by organic amendments most of which are found in our immediate environment. We will talk about compost building, what our shores offer, animal manures,

cover crops, Ph factors, natural mineral fertilizers, moisture control and vegetative amendments. The second in the series, set for Nov. 12, is Simple Designs for Crop Protection. The cost for each of these courses is $20 and will occur at the

Denman Island Community School. For more information and registration, call the community programs office at the Denman Island Community School at 250335-2058. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Denman Island Community Education Society

International, Bonnie and Fred Cappuccino, and speak with Comox Valley residents who have volunteered in Child Haven homes. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6. Looking for a unique gift? Even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re unable to attend the dinner, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re invited to browse the sales tables without purchase of a ticket. The sales tables will be open to the public from 5 to 6. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children, and are available at Laughing Oyster Bookstore in Courtenay and Blue Heron Books in Comox. For more information, call Heather at 250-338-2181. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Child Haven International

CVRD Exhibition Grounds BOOKING REQUESTS The Comox Valley Regional District is accepting exhibition grounds booking requests for: The period January 1 to December 31, 2012 Request forms can be picked up at the sports centre or online at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca. Requests on the CVRD form can be submitted: ,n person: Recreation admin. ofĂ&#x20AC;ces Vanier Drive Courtenay )ax: Email: recbookings@comoxvalleyrd.ca )or more information contact Denise Robinson at: Tel: ext. Éż Email: drobinson@comoxvalleyrd.ca Written request must be received by 4 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2011. www.comoxvalleyrd.ca

Although you might still have some dahlias blooming, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to cut down the dahlias and start the process of digging, splitting and storing. Mark your dahlias before cutting down to avoid mixing them up. Once cut down to 12 inches or so, then get your boxes ready with wood shavings or whatever medium you normally like to use. Once the tubers are dug carefully with a pitchfork and washed off, let them dry in a room with a fan or your work area until they are dry enough to write on them with a felt pen (a day is usually enough). Or if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d prefer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; just wire a name tag on the

clump of tubers but make sure you dig out what was the stem and spray it with an antibacterial such as Lysol or a 10 per cent bleach solution. Then you can safely store it. There are many methods listed at www. dahlias.net. Come out with your tuber clump to learn

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CVRD Sports & Aquatics Centres ARENA BOOKING REQUESTS The Comox Valley Regional District is accepting arena booking requests for: SUMMER 2012, June 1 - Labour Day A meeting to discuss the requests is scheduled as follows: WHEN: 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2011 WHERE: Penalty box meeting room, Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive, Courtenay Request forms can be picked up at the sports centre or online at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca. Requests on the CVRD form can be submitted: ,Q SHUVRQ 5HFUHDWLRQ DGPLQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FHV 9DQLHU 'ULYH &RXUWHQD\ By Fax: 250-334-1042 or by email: recbookings@comoxvalleyrd.ca For more information, contact Denise Robinson at: 7HO H[W Éż (PDLO GURELQVRQ#FRPR[YDOOH\UG FD Written request must be received by 4 p.m., Friday, November 4, 2011. www.comoxvalleyrd.ca

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Fall is a mad dash as grasses, clover, planaround the garden tain and dandelions. these days. It has been found the Busy gathering up caterpillars produce tender plants to store a repellent chemical out of freezing tem- through eating leaves peratures, disman- high in alkaloids as a tling fountains to be way of killing the larscrubbed and stored, vae of parasitic flies picking up chestnuts that prey on soft-bodso we don’t grow a for- ied caterpillar species. est of trees next spring, Banded woolly bears cleaning up the veggie also produce a cryoprogarden, collecting the tectant chemical that last bit enables DUCHESS OF DIRT of seed, them to putting withstand the lawn freezing furniture temperaESLIE away. tures. One It is study in OX a race western against Pennsylthe clock…and the vania demonstrated weather…to get every- this caterpillar could thing done. Panic is withstand –5C temsetting in. But just peratures over a period when the pressure is of seven days with 100 getting intense, there per cent survival rate. are some surprises to When the weather delight the day when warms in spring, the least expected. banded woolly bear Working my way caterpillar resumes along the garden eating before spinning bed, focused on pick- its cocoon for the pupaing up chestnuts from tion stage. amongst the plants, I Adult Isabella came face to face with tiger moths emerge the brilliant blue flow- in roughly two weeks ers on my autumn identifiable by their gentian, Gentiana sino- honey brown forewings oronata. with black spots. Sex Just as bright is the is determined by the yellow autumn hue in colour of the hind wing. the leaves of my gas Males have the same plant, Dictamnus albus honey brown colourrosea. Well…perhaps ing as the forewing… not as bright as some females have a pinkish other yellows and golds hue on theirs. in the fall garden but Females of this moth the gas plant is prov- species have a unique ing to be a delightful, way of releasing pherototally unplanned com- mones to attract any bination overhanging males in the area. the gentian blue. In most moths, the Another autumn sex gland is rotated sighting in the garden outward and exposed was a cute fuzzy cat- to the air so the sexerpillar, roughly about attracting pheromone an inch or so long…a evaporates from its banded woolly bear. surface. This little guy easily In the Isabella tiger catches the eye. moth, the gland is a Stiff, short bristles, branched tube, or pair or setae, with distinc- of tubes that is invagitive markings…black nated…folded inwards at the front and rear so that the outer surends with a band of face becomes an inner bright copper rust in one. the middle, it is the The release of sex larva of the Isabella pheromone, affected tiger moth (Pyrrhar- by the rhythmic protica isabella). trusion and retraction It is generally motions of the female’s thought this particu- abdominal tip, causes a lar moth species has visible emission of liqonly one life cycle per uid droplets of vapour. year with the slightly This is the first known unusual occurrence of incidence in moths the larvae emerging of an air-borne sexfrom their eggs in late attracting pheromone summer/early fall. being released as a liqThese guys are real- uid. ly bustling around at Enough about fuzzy this time of year, get- caterpillars for now. ting their fill of food Have to find my old and looking for a suit- mill hardhat. These able hibernation site falling chestnuts are under the leaf litter lethal! before the winter cold Leslie Cox co-owns sets in. Growing Concern CotThey are largely tage Garden in Black considered beneficial, Creek. Her column restricting their diet appears every second to such plant material Friday.

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The next SOS (Support Our Seniors) Comox Valley meeting will take place Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Rotary Hall of the Florence Filberg Centre. Information about the new driving tests for seniors will be highlighted. The new DriveAble test is also required for nonseniors who are suspected of having some cognitive impairment. Anyone can report that a person ought not to be driving to the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles and then the latter sends a letter to the driver advising the driver to take the new DriveAble test.

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Dozens rallied in Valley against extreme poverty Every Friday we feature Valley history taken from our back issues. Five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Valley residents took a stand against extreme poverty at two events held to draw attention to the worldwide anti-poverty awareness week. More than 50 people rallied outside MP Catherine Bell’s office on the White Band Day of Action and UN’s

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STANFIELD International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. “Be great — fight to keep your promises,” read Laurie Jensen from a pledge. Ten years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Opponents of the

proposed Comox Civic Centre rallied at the proposed site, brandishing petitions with 911 signatures opposing the project — more than twice the 400 names needed to force council to drop the issue or take it to referendum. The counter-petition asked voters if they would authorize borrowing up to $1.75 million toward construction of the centre across Beaufort Street from town hall.

THIS COMOX VIEW from bygone days shows the Elk and Port Augusta hotels from the water. PHOTO COURTESY COMOX ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM

Fifteen years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: A tragic, late-night accident on Lake Trail Road claimed the life of a Courtenay man and injured several people Oct. 19. Ronald Allan Luke, 47, was westbound on Lake Trail near Salsbury Road when he was struck head-on by a vehicle that appears to have crossed the centre line and sped up to pass another vehicle as it approached a low hill, police said. Twenty years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Nanaimo Labatt’s were clearly la creme de la creme at the MidIsland Soccer League’s Bevis Cup tournament. The brew crew posted three straight wins to capture the Cup, defeating fellow Nanaimo side Khalsa 2-1 in the final after knocking off the Whistle Stop Shooters 4-3 and edging the Arbutus Athletics 1-0. Twenty five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record:

Technical workers set up a picket line outside St. Joseph’s General Hospital after discussions broke down between their union and the Health Labour

Relations Association and management. The latter claimed the union’s threat of further strikes put health care at risk. Members of the

5,500-member union launched strike action the previous week in the Interior after the collapse of a tentative settlement of the union contract.

RIDER APPRECIATION DAY Monday October 24, 2011

600,000 rides were taken on the buses in the Comox Valley transit system last year – up 17 per cent from the year before. And we want to say thank you to those who make the sustainable choice of transportation by taking transit. Information, coffee, treats, prizes and more for those who ride the buses. Downtown Courtenay (4th and Cliffe) – 7:45-8:45 a.m. Buckley Bay (Ferry Terminal) – 9:30-10:15 a.m. Cumberland (3rd and Dunsmuir) – 11:00-11:30 a.m. Oyster River (outside Discovery Foods) – 12:00-12:30 p.m. Comox Avenue (outside Comox Mall) – 2:30-3:00 p.m. Stop by as you’re hopping on . . . or hopping off. www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/transit

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Crows constantly proving ingenuity Inquisitive, mischievous and highly intelligent, crows belong to the corvid family of birds that also include ravens, jays and magpies. Vancouver Island is home to the northwestern crow, which are found along the Pacific coastline from Puget Sound north to Alaska. Crows are often mistaken for ravens but they are easily distinguished from each other by their overall body shape and size, ravens being much larger than the crows. In flight they can be identified by the shape of their tails. Crows have square tails, ravens are wedge shaped. Crows sport sleek, lustrous, black plumage which enables them to easily recognize other crows during the day and helps provides them with the perfect nocturnal camouflage when they gather together to roost. Crows are equally at home in urban and rural areas and their populations continue to thrive due to their sagacity and capacity to survive. Omnivores by nature, they are opportunistic feeders, dining on a huge variety of food, and are also accomplished scavengers and will use their “mobbing” tactics to chase other birds away from stealing their food. Highly intelligent, crows are great problem-solvers and they have good memories when it comes to a favourite food source. On more than one occasion I have had my lunch stolen from my golf bag when it sat unattended beside a tee box. One even unzipped the pocket! Other examples of their tenacity can be seen at this time of year when the nuts are ripe on the trees, the crows will pick a nut, then drop it from the necessary height onto a road where it will crack open upon impact or be crushed by a passing car. These birds have also mastered the art

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may rehabilitate wildlife. Like many wildlife species crows can become pests but it is usually because we provide them with easy meals. Please do not put garbage bags out on the curb the night before garbage pickup. Please put them in a can with a lid. A flock of crows will pull a bag apart in a few minutes and strew garbage over a wide area. In gardens with fruit trees they can also be pests. On a final note, crows and their relations are known carriers of West Nile Virus and avian pox and if you find a number of dead birds in one place please advise our centre. Always wear gloves if handling dead crows and dispose of them in the garbage. For more information or to report injured wildlife please call 1-800-304-9968 and follow our cases on our website at www.wingtips.org. Sandy Fairfield is the educational co-ordinator for the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS). The MARS column appears every second Friday.

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FAIRFIELD of opening shellfish by hovering above the rocky beach dropping the shells from several feet in the air to the ground below. Crows are very protective of their young and will often displace another bird for their nest. They will live together as a family for a year passing on many of their hunting skills to the sub adults. At this time of the year they can be seen in large flocks and will often chase off any birds which they consider to be a threat, this social interaction and communication has also contributed to their proliferation. As nurturing as crows are to their own young they are very destructive to other birds robbing their nests of eggs and hatchlings. Unfortunately as fascinating as their behaviour is, many people harbour a distinct dislike to crows, finding their aggressive behaviour offensive. Human harassment of wildlife is not very common but it does occur especially when birds or animals are in pursuit of their normal prey. No one likes to see an eagle pluck a baby duckling from a pond or a hawk snag a pigeon in mid air but this is how they hunt and survive. It is, however, quite disturbing when there is evidence of deliberate injury from human interference. Last week, MARS

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Ramp metering increases safety Some time ago I wrote about watching streams of traffic trying to enter the freeways in and around Vancouver. Platoons of vehicles would move through the acceleration lanes bumper to bumper and everyone would then try and jam themselves into the first gap in the slow lane that they encountered. Aside from being dangerous, the action contributes to the congestion that drivers are unhappy with in the first place because it causes traffic already on the freeway to slow. Yesterday I had my first experience with ramp metering as my lane and the lane

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SCHEWE beside me joined a busy freeway. The beginning of each acceleration lane displayed a red light and stop line. Once we had stopped, the lights turned to green just long enough to allow one vehicle to proceed at a time, and the green lights for our adjacent lanes were staggered. This forced everyone to proper speed and alternating spacing so that we joined the heavy stream of traffic

just like the teeth in a zipper. Yes, I was held up momentarily by the red light, but ultimately the average speed on the freeway I entered was higher and my total travel time was lower. I was also safer because ramp metering can be responsible for a 30-per-cent reduction in crashes compared to the same freeway without the system. Perhaps this is an idea worth implementing in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. It only operates when traffic is heavy, it is something that drivers do not need train-

ing to use and the cost of implementation may be offset by savings in travel time and a reduction in insurance claims. For more information on this topic, visit www. drivesmartbc.ca. Ques-

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to current medical recommendations as it relates to the eyes. • Educate by the introduction of interesting speakers each month on a wide and varied topic. • Entertain is part of the monthly program, whether it be a short social time together or special events throughout the year. If you or anyone you know are finding yourself struggling with low vision problems, this group may be able help in some way. Volunteers who are sighted are also very welcome as many members have to look to others for assistance. — Comox Valley White Cane Chapter

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CALENDAR Editor’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 Wednesday’s paper and Tuesday at noon for Friday’s paper. Include date, location, time and a contact phone number that can be published. Our online calendar is available for listings at www. comoxvalleyrecord.com. NAR-A-NON: If a family member or friend is using drugs, how does it affect you? We can help. Call Rene 250-334-2392, Sharon 250339-7906 or Jack 250-3343485.

Friday, Oct. 21 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Miracle Beach Provincial Park walk; meet at Home Depot recycling area, 8:50 a.m. Carpool. FMI: Glayne 250-3395851, Bonnie 250-941-3836, Brenda 250-871-3680, www. cvnewcomers.net. EVERGREEN Seniors Club Friday Night Dance with music by Double Play, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 8 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000.

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childhood pets and a sense of being once again connected with the outside world. Thanks were extended to Fletcher for sharing this with club members. The White Cane Club is a support group for those with vision loss. The chapter, affiliated with the Canadian Council of the Blind and the Canadian National Institute of the Blind, meet the first Tuesday of every month in the Comox Senior Centre on Beaufort Avenue in Comox, at 1 p.m. The goals and aims of the chapter are to support, inform, educate and entertain. • Support with the sharing of concerns among other members coping with vision loss through Aged Macular Degeneration or other vision impairments. • Inform with updating of news as

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White Cane aids blind The Comox Valley White Cane Chapter started their new season off with the pleasure of learning about the Therapy Dog Program that exists in the Valley. David Fletcher of St. John Ambulance attended the September meeting accompanied by his beautiful companion Samara. Samara proved to be a lovely white Samoyed and instantly became the darling of all our members. Fletcher gave a most informative talk on how the dog therapy program works, their visits to the local hospital and care homes, as well as the bond that exists between the dog and resident or patient in these facilities. Samara, together with many of her other four-footed friends take to residents and patients memories of

tions or comments are welcome by e-mail to comments@drivesmartbc.ca. Tim Schewe is a retired RCMP constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. His column appears Friday.

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EVERGREEN Seniors Pancake Breakfast, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30–11 a.m. $5/person. All welcome. FMI: 250-3381000. C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Helen Austin, Native Sons Hall, Courtenay, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Vickey 250-218-0321, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com. COURTENAY Library storytime, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. FMI: 250-334-3369. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, Ryan Rd. by Superstore, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals. com. C.V. DAHLIA Society hosts free demo on division/storage of dahlias at Jeanine & Sherry’s, 1672 Constitution Rd., Black Creek, 1–2 p.m. FMI: 250-3378985. OLD TIME Fiddlers Branch 17 Halloween Dance, Fallen Alders Community Hall, Royston, doors 7:30 p.m. Admission $7/adult, $1/ child. Come in costume! FMI: Lorraine 250-336-8302.

Sunday, Oct. 23 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com.

Monday, Oct. 24 C.V. OSTOMY Association meeting, C.V. Community Health Centre, Cedar Room, 961 England Ave., Courtenay, 7 p.m. Ostomates & spouse/support person welcome. FMI: Betty 250-8714778, Ken 250-339-3791. COURTENAY Clown Club meets, Lewis Rec Centre, 7 p.m. All interested in clowning welcome.

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C.V. WOOD CARVERS meet every Tuesday for a day of carving, Royston Community Hall, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. No experience necessary. FMI: Al 250-331-0156, Jim 250339-5350.

Wednesday, Oct. 26 C.V. SOCIAL Planning Society hosts fall Inter-Agency Update Brown Bag Lunch, Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre, 12–1:30 p.m.. All agencies & societies welcome. Bring lunch & 2 to 3-min. update on your community group. FMI: 250-335-2003.

EVERGREEN Seniors Club July/August/September/ October Birthday Party, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 1 p.m. Come dressed in Halloween costume for chance to win prize. Tickets $3; free for members celebrating birthdays. FMI: 250-338-1000. ABORIGINAL Education Council (Comox Valley School District) AGM, Aboriginal Education Centre, 665–16th St. (behind Courtenay Elementary School), 5:30 p.m. If your child is First Nations, Metis or Inuit, parent/guardian representatives needed. Dinner & on-site childcare provided. FMI: Bruce Carlos 250-331-4040. C.V. NEEDLEARTS Guild meets every Wednesday, Berwick Comox Valley Retirement Residence, 1700 Comox Ave. (next to Comox Centre mall), 7–9 p.m. FMI: 250-334-0935.

Thursday, Oct. 27 COURTENAY Library storytime, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. FMI: 250-334-3369. MEDITATION Group: Ch’an (Chinese Zen) meets, Room 200, Courtenay Elementary School, McPhee Ave., 7–9 p.m. By donation. If you have no meditation experience contact Adrian 250-898-8201, adrian2@shaw.ca. FMI: chancommunity.ca. CUMBERLAND Museum AGM, Tarbell’s Cafe & Deli, 7 p.m. Museum update, board elections, guest author Kim Bannerman reads from Bucket of Blood. All welcome. FMI: toni@ cumberlandmuseum.ca.

Friday, Oct. 28 C.V. NEWCOMERS’ Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Comox Dam walk; meet at Home Depot recycling area, 8:50 a.m. Carpool. FMI: Kari 250339-5851, Susanne 250-9415478, Louise 250-871-1443, www.cvnewcomers.net. ROYAL Canadian Legion Branch 28 Cumberland Soup & Sandwich, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. EVERGREEN Seniors Club Armchair Travel presents Alaskan Cruise 2012, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 1 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000. EVERGREEN Seniors Club Friday Night Dance with music by Amigos, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 8 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000.

Saturday, Oct. 29 C.V. FARMERS’ Market with entertainment by Corwin Fox, Native Sons Hall, Courtenay, 9 a.m.–noon. FMI: Vickey 250-218-0321, www. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket. com. COURTENAY Library storytime, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. FMI: 250-334-3369. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society AdoptA-Pal, Driftwood Mall, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. C.V. FATHER Involvement Network 5th Annual Free Swim, Comox Valley Aquatic Centre, 4:30–6:30 p.m. Pizza provided for dinner. FMI: Justin Ethier 250-334-2477. CUMBERLAND Museum presents Haunted Coal Mine. FMI: toni@cumberlandmuseum.ca.

Sunday, Oct. 30 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society AdoptA-Pal, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. WACHIAY Friendship Centre Society AGM, 1625B McPhee Ave., Courtenay, 1–3 p.m. All welcome. FMI: 250-338-7793 ext 261. COMOX Seniors Centre Big Halloween dance, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave. Nelson Wong with Beginner Tango Workshop 2–3 p.m., & DJ for dance till 5 p.m. Costumes encouraged/optional; prizes. Preregistration tix: $10/members, $12/guests; $1 more at door. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885.

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www.comoxvalleyrecord.com WILF FACEY, CORY HARRIS and Wayne Baxter have bought Grant Floors in Comox and renamed it Signature West Floor and Window Fashions.

Grant Floors now Signature Three employees are now the owners of Grant Floors and Interiors in Comox. Wilf Facey, Cory Harris and Wayne Baxter banded together to buy the business carrying on in the same great location on Guthrie Road, with the highquality products and exceptional customer service that Grant’s is known for, but with a twist moving forward as Signature West Floor and Window Fashions Inc. Wilf Facey is a second-generation installer and a familiar face around the Comox Valley. He has worked in the flooring industry for 30 years. In 1992, Wilf signed on with Tom and Holly Grant the founders of Grant Floors (who sold it in 2007) and he’s been there ever since. Like Wilf, Cory Harris is a craftsman with 30 years in the flooring industry. The first 28 were spent in the Greater Victoria area, but after visiting the Comox Valley with his family, they fell in love with the amazing atmosphere here and they moved up two years ago. He has worked at Grant Floors since. Cory is talented and meticulous and his specialty is creative tile work. Completing the trio is Wayne Baxter. He began his window fash-

ions’ career in 1988 in White Rock with The Added Touch Interiors where he spent 17 successful years as their service manager. Attracted by the energy of the Comox Valley Wayne and his family moved here in 2004 and joined Grant Floors. Since then, his stellar reputation for custom blind and drapery designs continues to grow. Signature West Floor & Window Fashions Inc. is open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

Politicians ignore Occupy movement at their own peril When more than 1,000 people marched through the streets on Saturday for the Occupy Victoria movement, their discontent might have been lost in the legion of messages their signs displayed. Despite their apparent lack of solid cause for demonstration, the message is clear: People are unhappy as life becomes more difficult. For years now, the gap between the rich and the poor has been widening in Canada — Statistics Canada has shown us the numbers. The middle class is being swallowed by layoffs, taxes and debt. Though Stephen Harper assures Canadians things aren’t as bad here as in the U.S., try telling that to the masses who feel the pinch from every direction. We have yet to hear politicians directly address the protesters and offer any sign of changes that might come down the pipe. Policy-makers: Ignore at your own peril. The Occupy movement’s mess of unhappiness indeed has a clear message. People are tired of seeing the world’s richest one per cent make strides as the other 99 per cent constantly cut back to get by. We’ve seen what can happen when governments ignore a dissatisfied and frustrated populace. Look to the uprisings in Greece and the astounding Arab Spring movement. We do not suggest anything of a similar magnitude is imminent for Victoria — or Canada, for that matter. But with tents still pitched in Centennial Square, the Occupy demonstrators’ message is clearly not going away anytime soon. The signs in the Victoria crowd on Saturday read: “You can’t eat money;” “Eat the rich;” “Greed kills,” and sarcastically, “Never question authority. Everything will be OK.” Government and business need to find a way to level the playing field when it comes to people’s standard of living. — Victoria News Record Question of the Week This week: Forty-one per cent said that, with candidates emerging, their interest in the Nov. 19 elections is growing. Next week: Is North Island College a good location for a new Comox Valley hospital? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. The Child Development Centre and Hospice Society both have major fundraisers next month to make life better for people in the Comox Valley.

BC Hydro’s decision to flush extra water down the Puntledge River this weekend could not come at a worse time for fishermen or salmon in the river.

Hydro water release ill-timed Dear editor, I am writing this letter to comment on BC Hydro’s plans to spill water through the dam on the Puntledge River this weekend. I must strongly question the safety of the incredibly uninformed decision to open the dam this weekend. Perhaps BC Hydro might take some community consideration when making these decisions. In case it has not been brought to Hydro’s attention, this weekend represents the busiest weekend of the entire, brief fishing season on the Puntledge River. There are only four to five weeks of a fishing season on this river, one of the most popular river fisheries on the entire Island. Not only will hundreds of local fishermen congregate on the river this weekend, but uncountable tourists from Europe and elsewhere in Canada will come here for the sole purpose of spending their money in our local economy; coming here with no idea that their target will be inaccessible. BC Hydro seems to be unaware of the extreme safety risks involved with opening the dam at this crucial time. This decision does not take into account the busiest and most accessed time for our river. Not only does opening the dam this weekend jeopardize this important fishery, but it will clearly risk the lives of many fishermen who have come here exclusively to fish this time-sensitive fishery. Quoting the benefit of the salmon or the benefit to kayaking in a press release does not acknowledge the fishery at all and is merely corporate distraction. A decision to delay this spill for two weeks would entirely change this situation and allow anglers to fish this important

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fishery safely and to the benefit of our local economy. I am forwarding this letter of concern to BC Hydro and the chair of the local Sports Fishing Advisory Committee as well as anyone else who will listen. Opening the dam at the beginning of the season was uninformed and risky. Opening the dam in the middle of the season shows a blatant disregard for public safety, and a total lack of concern for the important Puntledge River fishery. Dionne Hurd, Courtenay Editor’s note: Stephen Watson of BC Hydro responds — Thanks for your note. BC Hydro releases these levels of water over most of the year (October to June), and this year has been an exception

due to the near-record snowpack and wet weather. BC Hydro does balance all water-use interests and does the best it can given the weather conditions it is provided. In October it is not uncommon for BC Hydro to spill water for flood risk management. This is when the fall rains begin to arrive, although we had wetter than normal weather in late September and that caused us to release water then. BC Hydro does not have as much room in the reservoir as we like to absorb large storm events. For BC Hydro flood risk management overrides recreation. However, in this case, another recreation user through kayakers benefit and they also bring economic benefit to the community. The recreation fishery is open for a considerable time and yet there will be a few days here in there for flood risk management. It is unfortunate. This weekend people can fish the river on Saturday and then experienced kayakers can kayak on Sunday. BC Hydro does its best to inform the public of the river safety risks. The Record does a good job in providing that notification to the community.

Thank you, Comox Valley Dear editor, Don’t you get tired, or even depressed, reading and listening to all those “bad news” stories in the newspaper and on TV? Well, this is a “good news” story. This Valley is generous beyond belief. Many food banks in our province have very little or no food to dispense. Not so here. Our local stores — Safeway, Thrifty, Quality Foods, Extra, Superstore and now Costco — help the food bank tremendously. Add to their donations the food drives from local businesses and schools, and in this season of

mellow fruitfulness from people’s gardens and orchards. And it doesn’t stop there. People in this Valley are always giving. I know that these hard economic times are having an effect because the lines at the food bank are getting longer and longer. And I’ve heard stories that some people take advantage of your generosity. But believe me when I say that the people who line up for your gifts are so appreciative and so grateful for those donations. R. Sabell, Comox Valley

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City Hall upgrade more important than homeless? Dear editor, Having recently returned to the Comox Valley, I was shocked to see that the population of homeless people seems to be much greater than when I left. It is a terrible thing to have no roof over your head, especially as winter is approaching, and to face each night hoping for a

place to sleep out of the weather. So I looked in the paper to see what the City of Courtenay is doing about this situation. I found a small article entitled “Shelter deadline Jan. 6” regarding a search for property for a homeless shelter. This is not going to be of much help to those facing

this winter in the open, is it? And according to the article, the process of finding a place for a homeless shelter has been going on since 2008 with no results. Why on earth does it take over three years to decide where to build something so that these members of our community have a place to sleep at night?

And yet in the same paper there was a much larger article describing renovations to City Hall which are going to cost over half a million dollars, including “revitalization of the exterior entrance, including new landscaping, benches and seating areas and pavers.” Coun. Jon Ambler said the renovation “…solves

this indeed is going to be a far-reaching affair. The impact of financial and social inequalities have led to great unrest since the majority of Canadians have reached the threshold of how long we can tolerate corporate hoarding. This extensive economic downturn is not a rotating trend out of which we can just wait for the tide to change. We are at the end of a financial system that is impossible to sustain, when the currency we created to support our businesses and services is being monopolized by one per cent of our population. We fight among ourselves for pitiful

OCCUPY COMOX VALLEY held a rally Saturday at the court house. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK

wages with too few affordable homes and park our children into education-debt while we all wait for the wrong tide to change. We are here for you; please be with us — on the right side of history. For more infor-

mation, Google the Declaration of the Occupation of New York City (Occupy Wall Street) by NYC General Assembly, or go to Occupy Comox Valley.org, or join Occupy Comox Valley on Facebook. Caroline Alexander, Courtenay

Eschew tax-and-waste crowd Dear editor, In the past, a municipal election was a bit of a non-event for me. There were two reasons for that. One, I didn’t have a clue who most of the candidates were and secondly I was not too unhappy with the way the City of Courtenay spent my tax dollars. Not this time! I am fed up with the constant stream of tax

priorities upside down. Shouldn’t the welfare of the citizens of your city be more important than new landscaping at City Hall? Well, I suppose the homeless will at least have some new benches to sit on. But I’ll bet you won’t let them sleep there. Ellen Rainwalker, Cumberland

More suitable site for new hospital must be found

Be on the right side of history Dear editor, Occupy Wall Street events are taking place across our continent to unite the long-awaited voices of citizens. We are at the frontier of a revolution, that until now could not be realized prior to this time, when media and supports such as the Internet were not available. We are concerned about your lack of coverage on the march and rally that took place Oct. 15, when over 200 community activists participated in the Occupy Comox Valley event. We appreciate the role our local newspapers have in informing people of current affairs, and

some fundamental problems that have been bugging us for quite awhile.” It would be nice if you considered the plight of the homeless in your city a fundamental problem that has been bugging you for quite awhile, and acted on it as speedily as you acted on the City Hall upgrade. It would seem that the City of Courtenay has its

increases and then seeing these dollars wasted on ideological misappropriation to areas that are beyond the accepted mandate of a municipality, however well-intended. The Courtenay mayor, and with some notable exceptions, the council, as well as the unelected, dysfunctional regional district, have forgotten the following basic premise: A government cannot give any-

body anything that it does not first take from somebody else. I shall be watching the candidates very closely this time and withhold my vote from the tax-and-waste crowd. Let’s hope that enough of my fellow citizens feel the same way and will come out to vote so we can relegate them to a harmless retirement. Bill Verburgt, Courtenay

Dear editor, I agree with Jimmy Cornbloom, whose letter to the editor was published in the Oct. 19 issue of the Record. I also am not a city planner or any kind of consultant; I’m just “Average Jane” who lives in our beautiful Comox Valley. I too cannot believe a better location for a major hospital has not been proposed. Anyone with even the smallest ability to look into the future of this Valley can see the proposed hospital site next to North Island Collage is not suitable. So here is my small suggestion for what it’s worth... A brand new township already exists in

the horizon; it sports the name Cayet. According to its developers there will be a commercial hub of retail, restaurants, hotels and housing at the junction of the Inland Island Highway and the Comox Valley Parkway. All that will skirt the already-existing, $4-million information centre. Thinking about all this in my Average Jane head — how about a new hospital some place just off Exit 117? Check — close to Island’s main highway; Check — a much more accessible location; Check — a location that is central, thus

would serve all folks living in the Comox Valley; Check — ambulances have easy and quick access from every direction; Check — no bridges; Check — no onelane roads; Check — no steep hills; Check — lots of space for future expansion. Please. The Kings and Queens who rule here — run with something more like this. All of us watching and waiting can see; a more suitable site must be found for a new hospital that will serve the entire Comox Valley. Hannele Sairanen, Courtenay

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Koyczan will fill Sid with the sound of talk rock Award-winning and critically acclaimed poet-live performer returning to Valley Record Staff From the Northwest Territories to the 2010 Olympics, Shane Koyczan comes to the Sid Williams Theatre on Oct. 27 in one of the biggest concerts promoted by Cumberland Village Works. Born in Yellowknife, Koyczan grew up in Penticton. In 2000, he became the first Canadian to win the individual championship at the U.S. national Poetry Slam. Also a winner of the Canadian Spoken Word Olympics, he has been featured on BRAVO television, and NPR, BBC, CBC, and ABC (Australia) radio. Koyczan’s two books have been critically acclaimed. The poetry collection Visiting Hours was selected by both the Guardian and Globe and Mail for their 2005 Best Books of the Year lists. Stickboy is a novel in verse. He was commissioned by the Canadian Tourism Commission to write a “poem for Canada” in early 2007. Koyczan wrote We Are More and has performed it to ovations across the country, including its introduction at 2007 Canada Day festivities on Parliament Hill. It’s a heartwarming, tear-jerking homage to Canada. He performed a variation on his piece during the opening ceremony in Vancouver of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Koyczan’s performances have also brought audiences to their feet in New York, London, Edinburgh, Sydney, Auckland, and Los Angeles. Critics agree. “If the [Auckland Writers] Festival had a Supreme Award, Canadian performance poet Shane Koyczan would have won it, packing the lower theatre and receiving a standing ovation. Koyczan played the heartstrings like a brilliant fiddler.” — New Zealand Herald. “Shane Koyczan was a surprise hit. His raw poems about love, sex

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and cancer made the audience laugh and cry. Along with O’Hagan and Hirsi Ali, he received one of the festival’s passionate standing ovations.” — Wendy Were, artistic director, Sydney Writers Festival. “Homer must have sounded [like this]… or Ginsberg or Kerouac.” — Amy Brown, The Lumiere Reader. “It’s time to hand out a few awards. Best chairman: Ian Rankin. Best poetry reading: Shane Koyczan. Best superstar:

Salman Rushdie.” — David Robinson, Literary Editor, The Scotsman. “Shane Koyczan’s performance at the Edinburgh International Book Festival was one of the outstanding successes of our program. Not only did the event sell out, but the buzz from the audience was remarkable. Many said it was the best event they had seen all festival.” — Catherine Lockerbie, artistic director, Edinburgh Book Festival. “A big Kelvinator of a man who loves women and free food, Shane swallowed the stage with the power of his verse, stepping from subdued deep hot sad love poetry to hip-hop power chord meta-meter, throttling the crowd with the weight of his rhymes, and effectively wiping the stage with us. And so, a whole new generation of rhyme readers will be born.” — Dave Bidini, author/ musician, Globe and Mail. “He has an ability to take you straight to the heart.... He makes you feel the depth of love, joy and pain in everyday life.” — Joel Pott, singer/musician, The Guardian. “There’ll be comparisons aplenty — Gary Snyder, Leonard

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HOW TO ENSURE YOU’RE THERE Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long appear Oct. 27 at the Sid Williams Theatre. Advance tickets cost $30, reserved seating. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8. Tickets are available through the Sid Williams Theatre box office, online at https://tickets.sidwilliamstheatre.com or by phone (toll-free at 1-866-898-TIXX 8499), or phone 250-338-2430, ext. 1. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays — open one hour before showtime.

Cohen, Nick Cave, Paul Durcan, John Cooper Clarke — but Koyczan is staking out his own literary acreage for himself. Koyczan employs a mysterious light touch to rip open your ribcage. Allow it.” — Colum McCann, Esquire Magazine Writer of the Year 2003. “Shane is a real star … Undoubtedly the best poet we’ve had in a long, long time.” — Patrick Neate, Whitbread Prize winner. “Shane Koyczan is electrifying. It’s a rare poet who can make his audience laugh and cry; this is a writer who will break your heart then heal it.” — Val McDermid, author of The Grave Tattoo. “Listening to ‘My Darling Sara’ (I left the ignition on, long after

I’d parked, to hear the end of that one) … it all sounds like something’s coming — a sound everyone asks for. Ride hard, and ride, ride, ride.” — Gordon Downie, Tragically Hip lead singer. Cumberland Village Works is welcoming back Koyczan, the MC from the first CVW festival, which evolved into The Big Time Out. With him for a live performance of talk rock, Koyczan has his band the Short Story Long (Olivia Mennell, Maiya Robbie, and Stefan Bienz) whose musical range stretches from folk to funk. For more, visit www.myspace. com/shanekoyczanandtheshortstorylong and www.sidwilliamstheatre.com/october.html.

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Painting friends showcased in Two for the Show Roberta Zander and James McEvoy will combine their artistic talents in a joint show at the Pearl Ellis Gallery. Two for the Show opens Oct. 25 and runs through Nov. 6. The show will be in the new upstairs location of 1729 Comox Ave. Roberta and Jim would like to invite everyone to attend their reception that will be held Oct. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. Both artists will be in attendance and look forward to meeting you and sharing their paintings and sculpture with you. This will be their first show together, but both art-

ists are well known in their own right. Roberta moved to the Valley in 2003 and is a longtime member of the Pearl Ellis Gallery as well as Brushworks, which is where she met Jim McEvoy. She has been a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and participated regularly in the Originals Only shows which are held twice yearly in Comox. Roberta’s work has been shown at Timms Gallery and Muir Gallery as a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and she received awards for her work in both venues. Roberta began painting seriously at age 48,

after her children had all left home. However she already had an Associate of Fine Arts degree from college. She remembers that as a child, the Old Vancouver Art Gallery awarded two places to each school for two years of lessons. She was lucky enough to be one of the two chosen at her school. Roberta works mainly in acrylics but sometimes uses coloured ink and has also done work in clay. She has a unique style, which is instantly recognizable to her many followers and fans. “Bobbi” finds inspiration everywhere: in the scenery of coun-

tries where she has travelled, groups of children playing in the rain, street scenes of people with umbrellas and the trees of the B.C. landscape. Bobbi’s work is always in demand when she shows at the Pearl Ellis Gallery and happily, she will take commissions. Bobbi met McEvoy four years ago when he became a member of Brushworks. The two artists have developed a mutual respect and rapport over their years of association. Jim was born in Malaysia to British parents. He attended school in Malaysia, Australia and England. As a child, he was always drawing and his favourite medium to work in is oil.

As a young man, he pursued a career in physiotherapy and his knowledge of anatomy helped him greatly with his drawing. At 24, he married and moved to Canada. His first artistic endeavours here were to decorate the walls of his apartment. However, his new friends kept walking off with his wall decorations and he was kept quite busy replacing them! His career kept him busy from 12 to 14 hours a day, but he still found time for his art, and fell back into it full time when he retired. His next great love was sculpting, which he discovered when he moved to Comox and attended a seniors’ class at d’Esterre House sculpt-

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Seattle Opera Young Artists present a tragic tale Program offers professional guidance to young singers Opera fans or those who would like to experience an opera, will have the opportunity to appreciate the Seattle Opera Young Artists’ performance of Werther, Jules Massenet’s French opera, at the Sid Williams Theatre. Based on Goethe’s iconic novel The Sorrows of Young Werther, this beautifully affecting score tells the story of Werther, a sensitive young poet who is in love with Charlotte. The action takes place in Wetzlar, Germany in 1772 when Werther takes the Bai-

Massenet’s music and is considered to be his most popular opera. This opera first premiered in Vienna in 1892 and could be the perfect chance for fans of the art form to catch a modern production of the performance in the Comox Valley. Now in its 14th year, Seattle Opera’s young artists program provides career guidance and training for young THE FRENCH OPERA Werther by Jules Massenet will be presented Nov. professional singers, typically between 22 12 at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay. and 32 years old. He thought so highly liff’s eldest daughter to The Sorrows of Aren Der Hacopian a party. He falls in love Young Werther was of it that he wrote a is the director of this with her at first sight Goethe’s first major soliloquy in Goethe’s nationally recognized in and begins to reveal success, turning him style program. his feelings to Char- from an unknown into his youth P e t e r lotte through a copious a celebrated author and carried The SorKazaras is number of letters. practically overnight. W e r t h e r rows of Young the artisBut — Charlotte is Napoleon Bonaparte with him tic direcduty-bound to fulfil her considered it one of the on his cam- Werther was tor, Brian to Goethe’s first mother’s dying wish to great works of Euro- paign Garman is Egypt. It major success, marry Albert. pean literature. the music reputedly d i r e c t o r, also led to turning him and Victor some of the from an unkown Steeb is the first known into a celebrated design coe x a m p l e s author practiordinator. of copycat Seattle suicide. The cally overnight. Opera’s W e r t h e r Napoleon Werther Fever was Bonaparte conwill be prewatched sented Nov. with considered it one of 12 at 7 p.m. cern by the the great works The perforauthorities of European litmance is and fellow in French erature. authors. with EngWe r t h e r lish subis full of tender char- titles. acterization brought Tickets are: regular forth by the lush $50, members $45 and beauty and romance of students $25. Doors

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Cannes Film Fest winner Life, Above All from South Africa is an emotionally rich adaptation of the novel Chanda’s Secrets. This official selection of the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival and winner of the Francois Chalais prize at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, Life, Above All is a film about a little South African girl with an unimaginably big heart. South African filmmaker Oliver Schmitz (Mapantsula, Paris, je t’aime) tells the story of 12-year-old Chanda (newcomer Khomotso Manyaka), who endures her family’s burdens with unrelenting courage and unending loyalty. Strong narrative drive and a lived-in sense of community distinguish Life, Above All, as a traditional but emotionally rich adaptation of Allan Stratton’s novel Chanda’s Secrets. Chanda and her family live a simple life in the small township of Elandsdoorn, just outside of Johannesburg. When the family loses an infant daughter named Sarah, the township comes together to offer condolences and prayers. With two younger siblings, an absent alcoholic stepfather, and a mother who appears to be ill with grief, Chanda becomes the family’s pillar of strength. The community at first appears to be tight-knit and well-

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to grow up much too soon. The remaining lineup for the CVAG/ TIFF Fall Film Series: • Life Above All — Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. Director: Oliver Schmitz, Cast: Khomotso Manyaka, Keaobaka Makanyane. Year: 2011. Genre: Drama. Country: South Africa/ Germany. Language: Sotho (w. subtitles). Cave of Forgotten Dreams — Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. Director: Werner Herzog, Cast: Werner Herzog, Dominique Baffier, Year: 2011, Genre: Documentary, Country: Canada/USA/ France/Germany/UK, Language: English, German (w. subtitles). Tickets are $11 each, available at the CVAG Gift Shop (580 Duncan Ave. in Courtenay),

Video’s N More (264 Anderton Rd., Comox) and if not sold out will also be available at the door (in the Rialto lobby, cash only, exact change appreciated). All screenings are on Sundays at 5 p.m. at the Rialto Theatre, 2665 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay (at Driftwood Mall). For more information call 250-338-6211 or visit www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com for a complete listing of films including film synopsis, reviews and trailers. — Comox Valley Art Gallery

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A NEW BOOK by photographer, author, and publisher Mike Yip is an unexpected pleasure that focuses on Denman and Hornby islands.

Many people were disappointed last year when local photographer, author, and publisher, Mike Yip, declared that Vancouver Island Birds, Volume 3 was going to be his last book. Since 2005, Yip had photographed, written, and self-published three popular bird books featuring his marvellous bird photography, and over 8,000 copies were sold to many satisfied customers. It was time to get back to his other passion on the golf links. Unfortunately for him but fortunately for his fans, he never made it to the golf course. Instead, he discovered Denman and Hornby islands. Yip’s diversion to Denman and Hornby began innocently in the spring of 2010 when he photographed bald eagles on Denman. On one of his trips he was befriended by local biologist and conserva-

tionist, Jenny Balke. Balke invited Yip on several bushwhacking tours to discover some of the sensitive ecosystems and uncommon flora and fauna of the two islands. He was smitten by the abundance of natural beauty like the oldgrowth forests, coastal grassy plains, and seaside sandstone sculptures as well as the endless bounty of biodiversity. It wasn’t long before the ideas of a new book were percolating in his mind. The golf course could wait. In a departure from his first three books, Denman & Hornby NATURE is more than just birds. Yip has expanded his repertoire to include magnificent landscapes like the grassy coastal plain at Helliwell Provincial Park; exquisite butterflies like the endangered Taylor’s Checkerspot and the blue-listed Propertius Duskywing; and exotic wildflowers like the rare yellow sand verbena and the uncommon brittle prickly pear cactus. Another departure is the inclusion

of photographs by other photographers. He has supplemented his butterfly section with additional images by Balke, and he has added a section featuring the remarkable undersea photography of local scuba diver Amanda Zielinski. Yip’s new book follows the same format as his previous publications. It is hard cover, full colour, and 128 pages.

It will be available in most bookstores, but it is also being used as a fundraiser by the Denman Conservancy Association (250-335-0253), Conservancy Hornby Island (250-335-0988), and the Comox Valley Naturalist Society (250-337-5909). For more information, contact Mike at 250-468-9059 or admin@vancouverislandbirds.com. — Mike Yip

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Author reading on Denman Montreal native now living on coast of Maine On occasion our communities are blessed with a stroke of luck. One of those fortuitous events will take place Oct. 22 at 1:30 p.m. in the Art Centre in â&#x20AC;&#x153;downtownâ&#x20AC;? Denman Island. Peter Behrens, winner of the GovernorGeneralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Literary Award for his book The Law of Dreams, will read from his new novel The Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Briens. The Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Briens follows the family from The Law of Dreams two generations later: Joe Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien is coming of age in a new century in remote Pontiac County, Quebec, with his two brothers and two sisters by his side. Their father has abandoned the family and died in the South African war; their frail mother has remarried the abusive and lecherous Mick Heaney. Joe and his siblings escape the poverty and violence of the Pontiac, but as Joe travels the continent, building a business and a bright young family with his wife, Iseult, he is never quite able to leave his past behind. Told from the perspectives of Joe, Iseult, and their children and spanning the construction of the Canadian railroad as well as both world wars, this is a majestic novel that

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Ferguson brings humour, hot pickin’ Wendell Ferguson is first and foremost a guitarist. He’s been playing since he was seven. As he says, “It’s taken me over 40 years to become a child prodigy.” He’s played and recorded with some pretty big names in the business, straddling several genres of music. Shania Twain, the Dixie Chicks, Chely Wright, Gordon Lightfoot, Sylvia Tyson, Deana Carter, Keith Urban, Buddy Miller, Jane Siberry, Patty Loveless, Emmylou Harris, Tommy Hunter, George Fox, Duane Steele, Tracy Bird, Gary Allan, the Arrogant Worms, Quartette, Ian Tyson, James Keelaghan, Al Cherney, Lisa Brokop, Jason McCoy, Cindy Church, the Bebop Cowboys, Mila Mason, Mindy McCready, Matraca Berg, Susan Werner, J.P. Cormier, Terri Clark, Gil Grand, Vance Gilbert, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, the Good Brothers, Tommy Emmanuel, Paul Brandt, Bob Snider, Murray McLauchlan, Katherine Wheatley, Suzie Vinnick, Lynn Miles, Prairie Oyster, George Canyon — the list is endless. And then there are the songs. He’s written four of the five top 40 hits that Coda The West released in the early ‘90s. He’s had eight publishing deals in Nashville and has released five CDs and a DVD of his own material. Nowadays rather than try and turn out mindless radio-friendly songs, he’s concentrating on his first loves — humour and and fancy guitar pickin’. He’s become a staple in country and folk festivals across Canada. Appearing at Stanfest, Mariposa, Summerfolk, Countryfest, Big Valley Jamboree, Ottawa Folk Festival, Harbourfront, Eaglewood, Trout Forest, Home County, Brampton Folk Festival, Heritage River, Northern Lights, Filberg, Blissfest, Uptown Folk Club, Nickelodeon Folk Club, Full Moon Folk Club, Hugh’s Room, Toronto Roots Festival, Canterbury, Stewart Park, Canadian Armed Forces tours, Heartland Concerts as well as Home Routes and countless house concerts. On radio he’s guested on CBC’s Fresh Air, Points North, Swingin’ On A Star, Basic Black, This Morning, Richardson’s Roundup, Madly

WENDELL FERGUSON PERFORMS Nov. 10 in the first of three Vancouver Island MusicFest-promoted concerts at the Cumberland Hotel in November. Off in All Directions, Vinyl Cafe, Today’s Country, CIUT’s Acoustic Workshop, Ryerson’s Corby’s Orbit, McMaster’s Freewheelin’ Folk. On TV, you might have seen him on CBC’s Hockeyville, Rita and Friends, Pamela Wallin, Global’s Entertainment Desk, CITY-TV’s Breakfast Television, Edmonton’s A Channel, CKUA’s How I Hear It with Monica Miller among others. On top of all that he’s been

the musical director on countless television shows. And he’s won his fair share of awards doing it. He’s won the CCMA (Canadian Country Music Associations’) Guitar Player of the Year Award so many times they had to retire him from the running. Throw in a Juno nomination for his band Coda the West and a Lifetime Achievement Award for the Ontario

Country Performer and Fan Association, His album The $#!T Hits The Fans was nominated for the 2006 Album of the Year at the CCMAs. As well as an earlier nomination for Vocal Collaboration of the Year for a duet with Prairie Oyster’s Russell deCarle. Most recently, his CD Menage A Moi won the Best Instrumental Album at the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Awards. This new CD is

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Wil touring with new CD Wil’s fourth studio album Heart of Mine is poised to be his most personal release to date. A press release explains that while Wil has collaborated with others in the past, Heart of Mine is the first set he’s penned completely on his own. The 10-track affair was recorded by Wil and drummer producer Jason Cook at a small studio in Victoria. “This is the first album I wrote entirely myself,” Wil reiterated. “It was recorded with a sense of freedom from time restrictions or A&R. “Jason and I simply grabbed what we could grab in a moment and went with it, trying not to overanalyze anything or overcook it. That’s what happens live so we really tried to retain that feeling when we could.” Highlights are said to include the “upbeat and inviting” first track Baby Talk and the introspective In My Skin. Heart of Mine comes out Oct. 25 and will be available digitally via iTunes and a physical copy will be available on Wil’s website. You can also pick up the disc at any of the shows he’s lined up across Western Canada this fall. Wil and C.R. Avery perform Nov. 4 at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland. The show starts at 9:30 p.m. Admission to this stop on Wil’s Heart of Mine CD release tour costs $12. Tickets available at Bop City, the Waverley or by phoning 250-336-8322. — Cumberland Village Works

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Friday, Oct. 21 GAUDI with PLEENA at Waverley Hotel. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Tickets at Bop City, the Waverley or by phone at 250-336-8322. GRANT SIMPSON and STEVE SLADE at Joe’s Garage, 8:30 p.m. Tickets at door only for $12. FMI: www.joesonfifth. ca or call Milo at 250-7026456.

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Thursday, Oct. 27 SHANE KOYCZAN and SHORT STORY LONG, Sid Williams Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8. Advance tickets through Sid Williams box office, online at https://tickets.sidwilliamstheatre.com or by phone at (toll-free at 1-866-898-TIXX 8499), phone 250-338-2430, ext. 1. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY screens Rocky Horror Picture Show, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 HOWIE MILLER makes people laugh, Sid Williams Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets $30 at Sid Williams box office, 250-338-2430 or www.sidwilliamstheatre.com. METROPOLITAN OPERA presents Don Giovanni, 10 a.m. Doors open at 9:30. Tickets go on sale Oct. 25. FMI: 250-338-3742.

Sunday, Oct. 30 HAROLD FORD AND THE CASH BAND present a Johnny Cash tribute, Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30 p.m. FMI or tickets: 250338-2430 or www.sidwilliamstheatre.com.

Friday, Nov. 4 WIL and C.R. AVERY at Waverley Hotel, 9:30 p.m. Admission Tickets $12 at Bop City, the Waverley or by phoning 250-336-8322.

Sunday, Nov. 6 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY presents Toronto International Film Festival movie Cast of forgotten Dreams at Rialto Cinema, 5 p.m. Tickets at CVAG gift shop. FMI: 250-338-6211.

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SPORTSLINE KICKIN’ IT How ‘bout them Comox Valley Kickers? The local lads are tearing up the Vancouver Island Div. 3 men’s rugby league. They are off to a fantastic 5-0 start and with an awesome 265 points for and a paltry 23 points against are outscoring their opponents by an average of 53-4 per game. They should be able to pad those stats this Sunday when they meet Saanich (0-5) in Parksville. Meanwhile, the Kickers’ women’s team will be looking for their first win of their Vancouver Island Senior Women season this Saturday when they host Velox Valkyries in an 11:30 a.m. start at Village Park in Cumberland. Velox leads the league with a 3-0 record while the Kickers are 0-2 but improving with each outing. Velox (who whipped Nanaimo 113-0 last week) is putting up an average 80 points a game and have allowed just 22 points against, so the Kickers will have their work cut out for them.

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THE 1964 FORD FALCON flies off the line during another successful run for driver Otto Schulte.

Riley Wheeldon’s bid to earn a PGA card got off to a strong start Tuesday. In the first stage of Qualifying School at Kannapolis, North Carolina, the Crown Isle golfer fired an opening round 69, leaving him in an eight-way tie for 15th. Wheeldon says the top 25 from each stage advance. The first stage at The Club at Irish Creek wraps up today.

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POOL ROOM The second annual Dave Creamer Memorial Bursary Fund Hockey Pool is well underway, and a certain sports scribe is flailing in the deep end of the pool without a life preserver. While the NHL season is still young, and the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins have plenty of time to figure out how to put a puck in a net, their faithful fan(s) who drafted a pant load of Beantowners in their fantasy leagues are squirming in anguish every time they check out their league standings. As of Wednesday Dan Brennan led the Creamer pool with 84 points ($1,000) while Dan Braidwood is second ($500) with 76 and Lee McKillican is third ($200) with 75. In the running for $100 each were John Lalonde (50th), Matthias Smith (100th) and Rod Smith (150th). And that certain sports scribe alluded to above? He sits a solid 189th out of 239 entries. As all Bruin fans know, it’s never too early to wait till next year!

Long-time drag racing family Otto and Leslie Schulte of Black Creek finished up their season at Mission Raceway Park by clinching the Super Pro championship. What made this extra special was that at the prior weekend of racing they had already clinched the Super Combo championship. As Otto explained, “From my perspective this is a lifetime achievement. It is unusual for racers to compete in two classes because it becomes very hectic between rounds, and it is rare for anyone to win dual championships in one year.” Otto and Leslie have been drag racing for almost a quarter century. They currently run a full tube chassis drag car sporting a 1964 Ford Falcon body, named Still Cruisin. It was originally a BC Hydro meter reader, but began its long racing history as soon as Hydro auctioned it off around 1971. It has undergone many transformations, with Tom Stockhausen from Ladysmith building the current chassis in 1991. The Schultes bought this car 15 years ago. After a few years it received a fiberglass front end,

LESLIE AND OTTO SCHULTE with some of their trophies. thanks to Dean Peterson, with body work and paint done by Wayne Woodbeck, both of Courtenay. Originally run with a 460 cid engine, Otto upgraded to a 514 cubic inch engine four years ago to be able to compete in the NHRA Super Street 10.90 index class. Thanks to Bill Leong of

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Glacier guys capture Valley Cup The coveted Valley Cup was up for grabs on Sunday, Oct. 16 when five teams of eight representing Glacier Greens, Comox, Sunnydale, Storey Creek and Crown Isle golf clubs met at Glacier Greens. This is an annual competition hosted by one of the clubs each year. Usually the teams are captained by their head professional and include some of the best golfers from the club. After play, the best six gross scores from each club are counted and totaled. This year the strong Glacier Greens team with home field advantage was the winner with a team score of 431. Next at 454 was Crown Isle then Sunnydale at 459 and tied for fourth with 466 was Comox and Story Creek. The Glacier Greens Men’s club sponsored a

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Schulte’s eighth and ninth career championships. The Schulte’s off season will be focused on tearing down the car to rebuild key components for next season. Otto says, “Honestly, we will never be able to pull this off again. There are too many racers as good or better than I am and some of the equipment we run against is far superior to the old Falcon. But we will try again!”

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RUGBY VANCOUVER ISLAND Standings as of Oct. 16 Div. 3 Men Team P W L D Pt Comox Valley 5 5 0 0 20 Velox 5 4 1 0 16 Cowichan 4 3 1 0 12 Nanaimo 4 2 2 0 8 Port Alberni 3 2 1 1 4 Powell River 4 1 3 0 4 Saanich 5 0 5 0 0 Castaways 4 0 4 2 -8 Oct. 16 Comox Valley Kickers 88 Castaways 0 Oct. 23 Comox Valley Kickers @ Saanich Senior Women Team P W L D Pt Velox 3 3 0 0 12 Nanaimo 3 2 1 0 8 Port Alberni 3 1 2 0 4 Comox Valley 2 0 2 0 0 UVic 1 0 1 0 0 Cowichan 4 2 2 0 2 Oct. 15 Bye Oct. 22 Comox Valley Kickers vs. Velox 11:30 a.m. @ Cumberland Village Park

SOCCER MID-ISLAND WOMEN Standings as of Oct. 16 Team P W D L Pt Port Alberni 5 4 1 0 12

C.R. United 4 3 1 0 9 Legends 4 3 1 0 9 Nanaimo 4 2 1 1 7 Oceanside 4 2 1 1 7 Masters 3 2 1 0 6 Outlaws 4 2 2 0 6 Bandits 5 2 3 0 6 Kickers 3 1 2 0 3 Wheatys 5 1 4 0 3 Shooters 5 0 5 0 0 Oct. 16 Mainstream Outlaws 2 (Samantha Kawano 2) Nanaimo 4 (Alison Belbin 2, Charlotte Philip, Nicole Brien). Kickers 0 Oceanside 5 (Natasha Collins 3, Taylor Mang, Rebecca Collins; s/o Pam Richer). Shooters 0 Wheatys 5 (Danielle Daem 3, Nicole Wiet, Angela Pringle; s/o Jacqueline Czaja). Port Alberni 1 Legends 0 (forfeit). Bandits 1 (Ashley Cross) C.R. United 5 (Crystal Swift 3, Alaina Dirks, Katelin Kelly). Oct. 23 Outlaws vs. Shooters 12 p.m. Willow Point, Nanaimo vs. Kickers 12 p.m. Elaine Hamilton, Oceanside vs. Masters 12 p.m. QBCC, Wheatys vs. Legends 2 p.m. Elaine Hamilton, Port Alberni vs. C.R. United 12 p.m. Port Alberni. Bandits bye

CV POOL LEAGUE WEDNESDAY NIGHT Standings as of Oct. 12 Team RW GW Bridge Patrol 23 60 Sharpshooters 21 59 Chalk-a-Holics 21 50 The Cuefellas 17 46 Sociables 16 45 Are We High? 16 45 Sunnydale Sliders 14 43 Choc-o-Lot 11 37 Classics 10 33 Chalk â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Awe 6 34 3 Sticks & A Rack 6 28 Oddsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; R 6 22 La Masse 4 34 Cue Tease 4 24 Player of Year Standings Player Team Pts Shelvey Sharpshooters 91.6 Ward Sliders 75.7

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10-PIN BOWLING CRYSTAL LANES 50+ Senior Standings as of Oct. 13 Team Tot King Pins 68 Hopefuls 66 Strikers 63 Chargers 60 Class Act 59 Happy Wanderers 56.5 Quinsam Auto 56.5 Spare Shooters 53 Limeys 47 Flyers 41 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: High game scr Hogie McCrae 210 High game hdcp Hank Modras 249 High series scr Geoff Bryant 564 High series hdcp Hank Modras 679 Ladies: High game scr June Berry 179, Pat Bryant 179 High game hdcp June Berry 252 High series scr June Berry 485 High series hdcp June Berry 704 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s High Average Hogie McCrae 182; Ladies High Average Helena Courville 152 Monday Night Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Standings as of Oct. 3 Team Scores High Scratch Game Boston Brutes 854 High Handicap Game Chances 1074 High Scratch Series Boston Brutes 2421 High Handicap Series Boston Brutes 3078 Invidiudal Scores High Scratch Game Merv Belanko 224 High Hancidap Game Merv Belanko 262 High Scratch Series Hogie McCrae 561 High Handicap Series Laurence Renaud 668

Vancouver Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest new and used ski, board and snow sport equipment gear sale is being held Nov. 6 at Queneesh Elementary School. If you are using outdated snow gear, here is your chance to move up to some new or newer skis, board, boots, bindings, clothing, snowshoes and related equipment at bargain prices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only is it a win for you, the purchaser, but the 15 per cent sales commission goes a long way in supporting several non-profit community service groups including Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue, Mt. Washington Ski Patrol Association, Adaptive Skiers Association and the Mt Washington Ski Club. This event is a major fundraiser for these organziations,â&#x20AC;? an event spokesperson said. Search and Rescue members will volunteer their time on Nov. 6 to assist the public in moving through

of $2 per person or $5 per family and for gear sales, $1 per item and 15 per cent commission for goods sold. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is rumoured that we may have another La Nina year which means we could be in luck for another big

NOV. 16 the large venue at Queneesh Elementary, located at 2345 Mission Rd. in Courtenay, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and answer questions about gear suitability. This event was started by Forbidden Ski Patrol over 40 years ago. If you have good used gear to sell you may bring it to the school on either Nov. 5 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or Nov. 6 from 8 to 10 a.m. only. Doors open at 11 a.m. sharp for the sale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be there early as there is usually a large lineup!â&#x20AC;? organizers advise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year we also have a new large retailer bringing in 600 new and as-new items to blow out at garage sale prices.â&#x20AC;? There is an entry fee

snow season. Do not miss out on this opportunity to gear up the whole family at significant savings,â&#x20AC;? the spokesperson added. For more information contact the sale manager (Mel) at 250331-1990.

A BIG WHEEL OF THANKS to all the volunteers who help with our events and sponsors who donated to the club over the past year. YELLOW SPONSORS Brian McLean Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. Mike Fisher Realty Trail Bicycles Broken Spoke Bike Shop & CafĂŠ GREEN SPONSORS Blackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cycle â&#x20AC;˘ Quality Foods POLKA DOT SPONSORS Courtenay Shoppers Drug Mart, Saputo Foods, Nestle Corp., Sure Copy, Black Fin Restaurant & Pub We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the vehicle drivers who share the road, slow down and provide a wide berth for cyclists.

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Roadshow is coming to Courtenay: 5 Days Only! TERRY INKLER Canadian Collectors Roadshow Staff Writer After very successful shows in White Rock and Port Alberni, The Roadshow is coming to 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.

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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 it’s currently trading at. He added, “The Roadshow is great because it puts money in people’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!”

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Whalers looking forward to a big hockey season Heading into their fourth season, the Ecofish Whalers women’s hockey team has a lot to be thankful for. “We’ve got a great group of women that turn up every week to practise, despite our late ice time,” said team organizer Kelly Roloff. “We have great coaches and are fortunate to have two

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Friday mixed golf wraps up season Glacier Green Friday Nite Mixed Golf held their windup banquet on Oct. 1. First was Norm Fellbaum, Phil Ryan, Susan Guitard and Gillian Iddiols. Second was Gunter Parminger, Mario Canil, Diane Burke and Rose Jacobson. Third was Roy Hagg, Al Murtough, Judy Fellbaum and Addie Limin. After our usual round of golf we had a delicious prime rib dinner catered by our own Social Centre staff. We would like to give a special thank you to Jo Klassen’s Grill and Wendy’s for providing our KP prizes every week. The following sponsors made our windup banquet a great success and were appreciated by all: A&W Cliffe Street, Boston Pizza, Coulter Automotive, Cuts and Curls, Jo Klassen’s Grill, Plates Restaurant, Ricky’s Restaurant Slegg Lumber Comox and Wendy’s. Thanks to all the golfers who came out on Friday night and we look forward to seeing everyone in the spring. Friday Nite Mixed is open to everyone to enjoy a social night of golf and delicious meal afterwards. – Norm and Judy

into a group of women that can compete in games up and down the Island. The coaching staff, led by Jordan Butcher (head coach of the VIJHL Glacier Kings) has dedicated much of their time over the last two years. Butcher, along with Keanan Egeland, Cody King and Even Murray, show up at 10 at night and run a fast-paced, fun practice. “It’s not as easy as you would think running drills with 20 ladies of all different skill levels,” says team captain Tera Kasubuchi. “With four coaches, everyone gets one-on-one coaching throughout the practice.” With generous donations from their sponsors, the Whalers are able to lace up the skates usually twice a week for one practice and a game. Ecofish Research Ltd. (leaders in environmental assessment and monitoring) has been the main sponsor for the Whalers for two years now. Brian McLean has always been a player sponsor until this year when the Chevrolet, Buick,

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Riders racing in C.R. The Mid Island Dirt Riders (MIDR) are holding a Trick or Treat Hare Scramble Oct. 30 at the Campbell River Motocross Association track. MIDR is a non-profit society dedicated to promoting safe and responsible off-road motorcycle riding and racing in the Comox Valley, the group notes on its website. In addition, the club aims to form a collective voice to ensure off-road access to recreational lands. The club will promote methods to minimize the impact of off-road riding on the environment, wildlife and private property. Effective communication, education and awareness will be the key factors in achieving these goals, the club website (midr.ca) notes.

one end of the field to the other that allowed Thunder to pull away to 2-0 before the Warriors showed them they were not done by converting a brilliant cross into a goal in expert fashion with much game time remaining. With the Thunder backfield closing the door on the attacking Warriors, the midfield eventually found the opposition fatigued and scored twice more to close the game out. Molly Mifsud, after playing well for one half in the midfield, kept the game within reason with solid goalkeeping. The game proved that wins versus the Warriors will only be more difficult in the future as they showed signs that they are becoming more confident and familiar with each other. It also indicated that the Thunder has found a way to win against physically stronger teams and that they can rapidly reverse the flow of a game when supported by tenacious D. – CVUSC Thunder

RACHEL HESELGRAVE DEFENDS against Warrior forward during recent youth soccer PHOTO BY DAVID NILSON action. shot far post for the win. At that point the emotionally frangible fans pretty much lost it. The Thunder and entourage were met with gracious, skilled and welcoming Victoria home teams. The stouthearted Warriors made every

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Towhees hang tough against hungry Wolves The G.P. Vanier Towhees Willis caught a swing pass gave the Timberline Wolves from Curry and scampered a good run for their money 50 yards down the sidebefore falling 44-34 in lines, eluding tacklers, for a senior varsity high school touchdown and conversion football action Oct. 15 in that put Vanier up 28-20 at Campbell River. the half. The Wolves were unbeatVanier kicked off the secen in both preseason and ond half and Timberline the regular season, scor- switched to their run offence ing on average 49 points a as Vanier was defending game on offence and allow- the pass well and blitzing ing only 10 against. Vanier the Timberline QB, making had only one win and were him rush his passes. averaging 14 points on Timberline ran in their offence and giving away 21 fourth major and tacked on points a game. a two-point convert to make But Vanier was coming it 28-28. off a tough loss from a week The fourth quarter was ago and, on a one of attribeautiful day tion for Vanier for fall football, Another dis- because of the were ready for appointing loss, injuries they the Wolves. received from Vanier took but a game well a very aggresthe opening played. Credit sive Timberkickoff and should be given to line defence mounted a and their strong drive Timberline as they hard-running behind the found themselves offence. The hard running of down at the half result was two Connor Willis more Timberand fought back and Brandon line TDs, both Hudson. From by changing their converted with the Timberline offensive strategy two points. 20-yard line, and playing a Late in the Vanier QB Ian fourth quarter Curry hit wide very aggressive Willis drove receiver Jose defence. the ball over Huacuja with Bob Campbell from the onea long pass to yard line for the two-yard Vanier’s fifth line. Timberline’s defence touchdown. The missed stiffened and it took anoth- two-point convert made the er pass from Curry to tight final 44-34. “Another disapend Dylan Wyatt to open pointing loss, but a game the scoring. Willis kicked a well played,” said Towhee one-point convert. coach Bob Campbell. “Credit Vanier kicked off to Tim- should be given to Timberberline and they got to line as they found themwork on their well-regard- selves down at the half and ed passing game. It took fought back by changing about three minutes for the their offensive strategy and Wolves to score their first playing a very aggressive TD complete with a two- defence,” Campbell added. point conversion. Vanier Once again Willis won received the kickoff and the stats race. He ran 12 began another drive only times for an average of 10 to have it fizzle because of yards a carry and two TDs. a fumble that Timberline He also collected one pass recovered. for 50 yards and another Behind another impres- TD, punted twice for 81 sive set of passing plays, yards, kicked off five times Timberline scored another for a total of 248 yards, and TD but missed the con- converted four TDs for one vert, making it 14-7 for the point each. hosts at the end of the first Hudson ran for 55 yards quarter. At the start of the and caught one pass for 50 second quarter Willis blew yards before coming out of through a couple of tack- the game with an injury. lers and ran 20 yards for New to the stats list was Vanier’s second TD, then wide receiver Travis Guntadded the convert. er who ran three reverses Timberline got the ball for a total of 40 yards. QB back and made some spec- Curry completed 8-of-13 tacular passes to get their attempts for 168 yards, third TD but missed the including three TDs. convert. Vanier’s next game is After getting the ball tonight against their crossback Vanier drove down town rivals the Isfeld Ice. the field. Hudson caught a Game time is 7 p.m. under slant-out pass and ran over the lights at Bill Moore a couple of defenders for a Memorial Park. 50-yard touchdown. Just as – Vanier Towhee the quarter came to a close, Football

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MMA star to give workshops Well-known MMA fighter Marcus Aurelio is coming to the Comox Valley next week to present two workshops. Competing in the Battlefield Fight League this year, his 20-second Meia Lua (half moon kick) knockout was seen by over two million viewers on YouTube. On May 28 this year Aurelio represented the martial art capoeira at Battlefield 8 in Nanaimo and defeated Ken Tran in the most exciting and entertaining fight of the evening.

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ian music. He now owns and operates the Vancouver Axé Capoeira Academy which was passed down to him by his father and oversees many academies around he world, including Comox Valley Axé Capoeira with classes at the Comox and Courtenay community centres. The Comox Valley is fortunate to have Aurelio come for an exclusive visit next week when he will be offering workshops in MMA and capoeira.

The Axé Capoeira performance troupe will be visiting local schools to demonstrate Brazilian culture, music and capoeira. The MMA workshop goes Monday, Oct. 24 at the Comox Valley Boxing Club at 6:30 p.m. and capoeira goes Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Lewis Centre at 6:15 p.m. Cost is $20 per class or $35 for both classes. For more information, call 250-898-7918, visit www.capoeiracomox.com or e-mail axecomox@hotmail. com.

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f we can define a particular month for fishing a specific species of salmon, October fits the bill for chum salmon fishing in east coast Island rivers and saltwater fishing in Johnstone Strait. This is the month when they arrive in their tens of thousands to spawn in their natal streams and then die to consecrate their bodies to the river so that it can create the nutrients that will nurture the new generation – to give them a good start in the unforgiving marine environment where they will live and grow for the next four to five years. The cycle of life renewal of the chum salmon is a primordial event where no quarter is given and only the most fit survive to create the new generation. The recreational chum salmon fishery is a gauntlet type of angling that takes place in two different environments. The first is the popular troll fishery with flashers and sockeye type hoochies in the waters of Johnstone Strait at locations such as Deepwater and Plumper Bay. The bite seems to be triggered by tidal movements and knowing how to fish these tides takes time and experience. The migrating fish travel through the swirling currents where they bite an appropriately presented hoochie. It is an in close type of highly charged trolling where the boat next to you is within talking range. You can imagine the excitement when you hook a large chum and it wants to take line

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and there is no place for it to run. Then add to the confusion excited anglers when you have a double hook-up in these close quarters. This happened when I was fishing with Charley Vaughan, his daughter Sharon and her husband Quinn Robinson from Texas. My major role on this trip was to help net the fish because Charley has an injured shoulder when he bashed it against some rocks on the west coast of the Island. On this occasion we netted both fish and of course Sharon’s was in the 12- to 14-pound range while Quinn’s was about 10 pounds. I sometimes think the lipstick factor is significant in the sports of fishing and hunting, otherwise how can you account for the ladies frequently catching the big one? The second type of gauntlet fishery is completely different than the marine fishery. When chum salmon enter freshwater

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imagine the jostling that occurs when one or more angler hooks a chum in these close quarters and the fish heads towards the sea. They are powerful fish and many more are lost than ever get landed. To the charter boat industry, resident British Columbians and hundreds of tourists from all over the world, the chum salmon fishery is an important recreational and commercial event. Chum salmon fishing makes an important contri-

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FLORENCE â&#x20AC;&#x153;FLOâ&#x20AC;? BEATRICE MORFITT (nee: HUNTER) It is with gr great sadness to announce that Harmon Clifford Patterson of Alert Bay, BC passed away peacefully in his home on October 7, 2011. Harmon was a loving husband and friend, a great father, grandfather, greatgrandfather and a good friend to many. He is survived by his devoted wife Sandra Jean, mother, two brothers, one sister, four children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. I will pick you a daisy a day dear I will pick you a daisy a day, I will love you until the rivers run still And the fall winds have all blown away. Until our paths meet again

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With her daughter by her side, Flo passed away peacefully Monday, September 26, 2011. Flo was born June 12, 1920, in England. She was the 9th child of 11 children. Flo met and married her husband Albert (Al), a Canadian soldier in 1943 in England during WW11. She immigrated to Canada in March 1946. After living brieďŹ&#x201A;y in Edmonton and Victoria, Flo and Al settled in the Comox Valley. For many years Flo worked at the original Glacier View home. She loved working with the elderly; however, her three children were her pride and joy. Flo was a devoted, loving mother who always put her children ďŹ rst. She was the epitome of what motherhood was and is all about. Flo was predeceased by her husband, her grandson Chad, her daughter-in-law Lois, and her siblings. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Carol (Scott Martin), son Tom (Carol), son Ron (Cathy) her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. Flo will be forever remembered for her positive, happy outlook on life, her cheerful smile, her insight and intuition and for her great sense of humour. Those who were fortunate enough to really know her knew that although she was a gentle, warm lady, she could be feisty when necessary. Despite being blind and plagued by a serious health problem, Flo always looked at the bright side of life. Her cup was always half full â&#x20AC;&#x201C; never half empty. Flo was and is an inspiration to us all. Floâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family would like say a big thank you to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Angelsâ&#x20AC;? who work at Ocean View Manor and to Dr. Neufeld. A Service of Remembrance for Flo will be held Saturday, October 29th at 2 PM at Casa Loma Assisted Living, 4646 Headquarters Road, Courtenay.

Arlene Shimeld Arlene, widow of Dennis, mother of John and Joe, and dear friend beloved of many, ascended to the Abha Kingdom, Saturday, October 15th, 2011. A burial service will take place at the graveside at Courtenay Civic Cemetery at 2:30pm on Friday, October 21st, 2011. Reception to follow at the Tsolum Building in Lewis Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Toneff Funeral Services.

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Robert died peacefully Sunday morning at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital after a short illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Harry Vaton, his brothers, Henry and John and his beloved wife of 66 years, Paulina. He is sadly missed by his children, Paulette and Glenn, his nephew, Jim and many other nieces and nephews. Bob, as he was known, worked as heavy equipment operator, a contractor and prior to retirement, manager of Pacific Playground Resort. He loved people and enjoyed getting to know visitors to the park. In his free time, Bob looked forward to gardening, salmon fishing, woodworking, sports and helping others. He loved his sweet pea patch and gave away numerous bouquets every summer. We would like to thank Drs. Blacklock and Reggler for their care over the years and also the 3rd floor nursing staff for their kindness. There will be no service by request. Arrangements entrusted to Piercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mt. Washington. Bob was a humanitarian who was generous with his time and love. He was a remarkable husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

AUTO SALESPERSON NEEDED

If you’re currently a professional in automobile sales, or if you’re serious about a career change and are looking for the training and guidance that are essential for long term success - we’d like to talk to you.

www.CourtenayKia.com

Funded in whole or part through the Canada–British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.

Island Honda is a well established dealership that has been selling and servicing its customers in the Comox Valley for over 25 years. This new state of the art facility carries an extensive range of both new and used vehicles. Our brand new service bays and convenient drive thru service, commits us to be number 1 in customer satisfaction. Sales experience is a deﬁnite asset, although automotive is not, as we provide initial and on going training. • Exiting fast paced position • On-going training • Full management support • Full beneﬁt package • and of course the earning potential that could CHANGE YOUR LIFE! Bring resumes in person to: ISLAND HONDA 1025 Comox Road ISLAND Courtenay HONDA or email to: sales@islandhonda.ca HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

ELECTRICIAN Paciﬁc National Processing Ltd. Toﬁno, B.C.

HELP WANTED The CVRD is seeking a casual recreational facility attendant to join our sports & aquatic centres. Please visit: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/jobs for complete position de-

tails & required qualiﬁcations. Applications will be accepted until 3 PM, Oct 24, 2011.

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HELP WANTED

We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilﬁeld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilﬁeld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

ISLAND APPLE Inc. (DBA Applebee’s) is looking for several cooks for our location on Vancouver Island, F/T. Wage $13.73/hour, 40 hrs/wk. Applebee past experience an asset. Must have at least 2 yrs cook experience. Willing to work weekends, holidays & late evening shifts. Please fax resumes to 1-604-468-1511 or email: islandapplebee3@yahoo.ca

PARTS COUNTER PERSON Experienced parts counter person required for North Island Ford Store. We pay competitive wages and offer beneﬁts package. Email resume to: dlsales@telus.net

CUSTOMER SERVICE No Associated Fees Enjoy this unique and interesting position and the associated training. Are you interested in providing feedback to a Fortune 50 company speciﬁc to store conditions and service levels? Hourly rate for driving time, observation time, report time applies. Mileage reimbursed based on distance associated with assignments. For additional information and to submit an on line application visit: https://qualityshopper.org No Associated Fees

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to ofﬁce@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888.

YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS Call 310.3535

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Healthcare is the #1 employer in B.C. Become a HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT • Job Security • Great Wages • Career Opportunities Small class sizes with a hands-on approach to learning.

PROGRAM STARTS NOVEMBER IN COURTENAY

CALL NOW! Funding may be available.

250-338-9663

Your Career Starts Here

www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

Esthetician~ Spa Therapist Program

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and hard working team member to join Pacific National Processing Ltd. Pacific National Processing, located in Tofino, is a wholly owned subsidiary of EWOS and managed by Mainstream Canada, the Canadian division of the international aquaculture company Cermaq. We are a growth oriented company and we strive for the quality of our product, safe working environments and sustainable aquaculture. Our electrician will specialize in trouble shooting, repairing and replacing electrical control systems, electric over air, motors, sensors, frequency drives, PLC’S, refrigeration controls, generators, compressors and other industrial electrical applications. The shift schedule will generally be Monday to Friday. Hours may vary to facilitate maintenance during plant downtime, and will be required to respond to trouble calls. The ideal applicant will be a journeyman electrician, with a strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to work in an industrial setting. We offer competitive wages, a corporate bonus program, company paid benefits package, and a matching retirement fund plan. Prerequisites to hiring is a criminal record check. If you have the skills we are looking for, and you would like to become part of our team please forward a resume, in person, by fax or e-mail to: Mainstream Canada Box 142, 61 – 4th Street, Tofino, B.C. V0R 2Z0 Fax: (250) 725-1250 E-Mail: careers@mainstreamcanada.com Please state “Electrician” in subject line DEADLINE TO APPLY: November 4, 2011

Classroom theory PROGRAM CONTENT INCLUDES: & practical, • facials, body treatments hands-on • hair removal, make-up experience 27 WEEK PROGRAM BEGINS NOVEMBER 1ST 2011

artistry & facial artistry • manicures, pedicures • Spa therapy treatments • Relaxation massage And More!

Apply online at: delrioacademy.com

Del Rio Academy OF HAIR AND ESTHETICS LTD LTD.

#4 - 2720 Cliffe Avenue • Courtenay For more information, email: info@delrioacademy.com

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Friday, October 21, 2011 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

HELP WANTED

www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT with 15 years experience seeking part time or contract work. Reply cacomox0421@gmail.com SUSHI CHEF needed. Some experience necessary. Drop off resumes to Ichiban Sushi, 932 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay. No phone calls please. CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

250-338-0725 Carriers Needed COURTENAY ROUTE #360 Thorpe & Mallard.

ROUTE # 111 600 - 900 block 5th St ROUTE #136 Pidcock, Menzies, 2nd & 3rd St’s ROUTE #365 Partridge Pl., Valley View Dr. & Mallard Dr. COMOX ROUTE #555 Cooke, Rodello, Gladstone, Wallace & Faibairne ROUTE #606 Balmoral Ave & Marida Place

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

Comox Valley Record Hours: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVENUE COURTENAY T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive beneﬁt package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502 Email: tysonlambert@t-mar.com

SELL OLD STUFF! Call 310.3535 CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

INTERVIEW JITTERS? If you are unemployed, register for our Job Interview workshop to improve your skills. For FREE job search help: 250-334-3119. Visit 103–555 4th St. in Courtenay.

www.thejobshop.ca

HELP WANTED

SUB - CONTRACTORS Emcon Services Inc., Road and Bridge Maintenance contractor, is looking for sub-contractors with snow removal equipment available for the 2011/2012-winter season to operate in Denman & Hornby Islands, Comox Valley, Campbell River, Cortes and Quadra Islands, Gold River, Port Hardy, Sayward, Tahsis and Woss. Expressions of Interest should be submitted no later than October 21, 2011, and include type of equipment, hourly rates, and WCB number to: Emcon Services Inc. Box 1300 – 3190 Royston Road, Cumberland BC V0R 1S0 Island@emcon services.ca Fax: 250-336-8892

MEDICAL/DENTAL DENTAL OFFICE MANAGER POSITION 4 day work week Mon- Thurs (Occasional Friday) Please send resume to alohl10@telus.net

Please forward resumes to: Operations Administrator, PO Box 220, Gold River, BC, V0P 1G0, Fax: 250-283-7222. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ESCORTS

COUNTERTOPS

AUCTIONS

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Stiff? Sore? Stressed out? Relax and unwind with Nicole! Call 250-339-4104 or visit www.cvmassage.com

COAST Cabinetry and Millwork Custom cabinets and Countertops. Free estimates: (250) 850 9915 www.coastcabinetry.ca

Auction House Vancouver Island

HANDYPERSONS

Auction Tonight Fri, Oct. 21st, 6:30PM

• • •

Individual Counseling Couples’’ Counseling Personal Development Workshops 250-287-2440 Campbell River * Comox mw52@shaw.ca

EDUCATION/TUTORING

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS DRYWALL DRYWALL 30 yrs serving Valley small jobs ok. Ceiling repairs, reno’s, carpentry. Quality guaranteed. Very reliable. Andy 250-650-9115 THINKING OF AN IKEA KITCHEN? I can design + deliver + install for you. 20 yrs experience call 250-338-3148

Tutoring • K-12 • Reading/Writing • Math • Study Skills • Homework Help • Academic Assessments • Certiﬁed Teachers

250-897-1010 www.sunriselearningcentre.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

ROCK IS seeking a Qualified Safety Officer. Must be familiar with Work Safe and National Safety regulations; experience in drill/blast operations an asset. Conduct New Employee Safety Orientation, Safety Meetings and Accident/Incident reports. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and First Aid certified. Wage based on experience. This position is field oriented, requires travelling to various job locations. Please forward resume to resume@rcmi.ca or fax to (250) 828-1948.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

FIREWORKS FOR HALLOWEEN Secondhand & Military Store 7387 N. Island Hwy Merville 250-337-1750 HALLOWEEN COSTUME for rent. Huge selection in adult sizes. Call 250-334-3687. www.cour tenaycostumerentals.ca

UNDER $100

MODEL TRAINS scales O, S, HO. Single or bulk sales. Over 3,000 trains 250-335-0060

SMALL RED Flip Sofa/bed. Good condition. $75.00 250334-0054

PROFESSIONAL QUALITY 8ft. Maple 2-level wired wet bar. Must be removed from walkout basement. Open to offers. 250- 334-4451

FUEL/FIREWOOD

*Residential Cleanups

FIREWOOD PERMITS on T.W. Land. Phone 250-6504060. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE

GOOD HORSE hay for sale $5.50 per bale. Free delivery for 50 or more. 250-338-5503

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

DINNING TABLE-expandable, 3 leaf antique (?). Top needs reﬁnishing, asking $100.

* Wood * Metal * Rock * Concrete

PETS

QUANTUM 600 Wheelchair Lateral tilt function. Bought New $25,000. Never used $10,000 O.B.O 250-897-3342

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

PINE DRESSER, tall, with 5 small & 2 large drawers, and closet section, good cond. $200. (250)331-0611.

Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service Scott 250-792-1668

PET CARE SERVICES

LAZY BOY (rust & gold) matched set 2 leather love seats 2 leather recliners. $1900, excellent condition. (250)334-4858.

GOING AWAY? Need someone reliable to pet sit/house sit. Refs. Patti (250)337-8999.

CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD! Call 310.3535

SHOPRIDER SCOOTER model 889sl. Near new. $2400. New portable shed. $200. 250- 338-1302 They’re Here! 2011 LIFESTYLE COUPON BOOKS Support the Comox Valley Horseshoe Club Reduced ! ~ $13.00 CASH ONLY Available at Comox Valley Record 765 McPhee Ave. Courtenay VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER CAYCUSE: WELL maintained Recreational Property/Home. 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 250-745-3387.

NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local ofﬁce www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY SKILLED CARPENTER. Licensed & certiﬁed. Free estimates, Doug 250-650-1333. www.suncrestholdings.ca

PERSONAL SERVICES

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

ATTRACTIVE, SKILLED brunette. Available for appointments. Call (604)347-1958.

or bid online until

~ ~ ALL AWAY ~~ RUBBISH / JUNK REMOVAL * Green Waste

WANTED TIMBER. STANDING OR FELLED. ALL SPECIES. TOP PRICES PAID. LAND CLEARING. CALL 250-334-7555

ESCORTS

Viewing 12pm-6:30pm

UNDER $200

FEED & HAY

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Upright Samick German scale grand piano, Yamaha PSR520 keyboard, Solid wood upright antique piano, pink rock electric guitar, musical instruments, dk brown table 8 leather chairs, 17” lcd TV w/ dvd player, shoot out vintage arcade game, jewelry, gold, silver, coins, dinette sets, household items and lots more.

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SALES

REAL ESTATE CAREER INFORMATION SEMINAR. Ever wondered about being a realtor?? Come on down to 350 - 17th Street Courtenay, B.C. Behind PetroCan Thursday Oct 20th, 2011 7:00-8:30pm Limited space RSVP Cheryl 250-898-8790

239 Puntledge Rd, Courtenay 250-871-7355

5:30pm Friday Full list posted online

MISC SERVICES

MEDICAL CLINIC looking for RN to work one day a week and cover vacation for our current RN. Please email resume to payge2009@live.com

P L U M B E R / H A N DY M A N seeking long and short term projects. Master plumber with extensive exp in construction and reno’s. Ken 250-650-4838

Western Forest Products Inc is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island delivering unique, quality products to our customers in a safe, sustainable environment. We are currently seeking fully experienced: Front End Log Loader Operator with dry land sort experience, Grapple Yarder Operator, Hoe Chucker Operator and Grapple Yarder Hooktender.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

COUNSELLING

WORK WANTED

WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS INC. NOOTKA FOREST OPERATION

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HELP WANTED

NEWSPAPER

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Emcon Services Inc., Road & Bridge Maintenance contractor, is looking for Auxiliary Equipment Operators for the current winter season, preferably with experience operating snowplows and sanding trucks. Operators are needed for Denman and Hornby Islands, Comox Valley, Campbell River, Cortes and Quadra islands, Gold River, Sayward, Woss, Tahsis and Port Hardy. Qualiﬁcations include: Valid BC Drivers Licence (minimum Class 3 / air). • Proven highway trucking experience • Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and operating a variety of transmissions. • Pre-employment drug screening. Qualiﬁed applicants are invited to submit résumés, along with photocopy of drivers licence, an up-to-date drivers abstract and references to substantiate driving experience to: Emcon Services Inc. Box 1300 - 3190 Royston Rd Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 Island@emcon services.ca Fax: 250-336-8892 *Please specify the area that you would be able to work*

PERSONAL SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 310.3535

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GARAGE SALES

COMOX - #10-1957 Guthrie Rd. Sat & Sun Oct. 22 & 23. 8AM to 1PM. Washer, dryer, dishwasher, desks, etc.

COURTENAY - 1600 1st St nr Puntledge Park Sat/Sun, 9-2. Good tires, metal rooﬁng material, backpacking tent, clothes. In carport if raining.

Qualicum: Sat, Oct 22nd One Day Only... 9-3pm. Retro and Vintage Clothing Sale Inside, Rain or Shine 3 rooms, worth the drive+ Halloween costumes. Bring a Friend and Have Some Fun! 330 First Ave West, Qualicum Beach, V9K 1H6

COMOX- 1505 Skeena Dr. Fri Oct 21 3-6pm Sat Oct 22 8amgarage-second hand clothingsale (Girls & women; evening dresses, boots, topes & pants, accessories) Furniture & Household Items. COMOX - 301 Quarry Rd Sat 8-12. Multi family indoor sale, furniture, tools, dishes, everything must go, make an offer. COMOX (LITTLE River, by the ferry), 1376 Wilkinson Rd., Sat, Oct. 22, 9am-1pm. Indoor Moving Sale. Furniture, household decor, sports gear, boxing gear, electric organ, futon, speakers and much more. GARAGE sale 3669- Burns Rd. 8am-12 Sun only! RV Parts,Stove,fridges. Pellet stove.Windows & Tanks. Household items & Lots more stuff.

COURTENAY - 2350 Ronson Rd. (off Arden south) Sat Oct 22. 8am-1pm Moving everything must go. COURTENAY, 3-1755 Willemar Ave., Sat Oct. 22, 9am12pm. Estate Sale. Everything must go, priced to sell! Please park on street. GIGANTIC KIDS Clutter Sale. Sat. Oct. 22, 9am-12pm at the Courtenay Legion on Cliffe Ave. We are asking for a donation to Yana or The Food Bank for admission. Partial proceeds from the sale goes to YANA.

SELL OLD STUFF! Call 310.3535

RECYCLED BIKES $30-$80 no tax 3573 Island Hwy., Courtenay Ace Liquidation Saturday 9am-3pm. 250-339-3734

BUYING OR SELLING?

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

(REDUCED) PRIVATE 2+1 bedroom rancher + workshop, fenced ½ acre, 5 mins to dwntwn Courtenay. $269,000. 250-898-8483. See www.realtor.ca (search MLS # 322279).

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

Apartments•Condos•Suites

Houses & Suites

PARK PLACE

BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

26-2728 1st Street 3 bdrm, 2 bath. N/S, N/P, 3 appls plus microwave. $975/mth Available Dec. 1

1970 Fitzgerald Avenue, 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.

HOMES WANTED

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

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

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

TOWNHOUSES LIGHTHOUSE LANDING Estates, Deep Bay Townhome 1826 sq.ft. 6 yrs old 1-level. All bells/whistles. 250-757-8429

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

1810 Lake Trail Road Apts 2 bdrms, 1 bath, N/P. N/S. 2 appls. Available Immed. $650/mth 204-1111 Edgett Road 2 bdrm, 1 bath, N/P, 4 appls. Available Nov 1st $775/mth 108-1050 Braidwood Rd 1 bed, 1 bath, N/P, N/S, 3 appls. Available Nov 1st $625/mth

950 SQ FT, 8’x10’ roll up door, near Walmart. $800/mth Phone 250-897-5052 COMMERCIAL OR business space available for lease, 220 sq’ as of Nov 1st. 1787 Comox Ave. 250-339-5098

COURTENAY 4-BDRM 2 bath, $950/mo, 5 appls, near schools & shops. Avail Nov1, Refs & security deposit req’’d. NS/NP. 250-3347765 between 5-8 pm

COURTENAY. 2 bdrm + den. SxS Duplex. F/S, W/D. Electric heat. Nice yrd. Avail. to quiet N/S tenants. 250-334-3818.

CENTRAL COURTENAY. 2 bdrm mobile home NP, NS. Refs req. $675. (250)339-7566 576 England Avenue Courtenay, B.C. 250-338-6900

DOVE CREEK 1100 sq ft 2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S. Refs. Avail. now, $800. 338-5503.

APARTMENT/CONDOS

HOMES FOR RENT

1 BDRM + den, 1 bath, 6 appls, open concept, gated parking. N/P. N/S. Stunning View. Garry Oak Gardens. 2 BDRM, 2 bath, island kitchen, 6 appls. interior storage, newer building, secured parking, N/P, N/S.

COUNTRY SIDE setting, cozy 2 bdrm apt w/new upgrades thru out, 15 mins north of Courtenay on bus route just off the Old Island hwy. Coin laundry, parking, storage, huge common ground, communal garden, suits LT tenant. Cats ok. Refs req’d. Move in allowance. Avail Nov. 1st. $650 + utils. Non-smoking building. (250)703-6597. COURTENAY: 1 bdrm, central location. Recently updated, top ﬂoor, incls microwave. NS/NP. $650./mo. Avail immed. Call (250)339-9999. LARGE 1 & 2 bdrm. Free heat & H/W, Elevator. From $650 mo. Call 250-334-4646. MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor, 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.

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CLOSE TO PUNTLEDGE PARK new 3 bdrm home, 2 1/2 bath. 5 appls, gas F/P. garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov. 1 $1,300/mth CLOSE TO DRIFTWOOD MALL 2 bdrm, 1 bath rancher, 4 appls, fenced yrd, carport, landscaping incl, N/S, No pets. Avail Dec. 1$925/mth

COMOX- 5 BDRMS, 3 bath, FURNISHED waterfront. 5 appls. $1800./mo. Avail Nov 1. Call (250)929-6000.

APARTMENT/CONDO

7-1720 13th St 2 bdrms, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 4 appls. $800/mth Available Nov. 1st

OFFICE/RETAIL FOR LEASE ofﬁce space, ground level on 5th Street, Cty. Prkg avail apx 800 SQ FT, Nov 1. 703-0044/334-7119

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

COMOX Ideal winter homewant to get away?- relocating? Beach front 1 & 2 bdrm furnished units with utils, cable, internet, parking. NON-SMOKING. Call 250-339-6112.

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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

TWO BEDROOM duplex central Courtenay location, $900/mth. Available Nov. All ﬁve appliances included. Call Marco 339-3150 or 218-3829.

COMOX CONDO, ocean view, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F/P, 5 appls, laundry, parking. NP/NS. Refs req’d. $1000 + utils. Avail. immediately. Call (250)335-3154.

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

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

CEDAR MANOR 463-12TH Street TWO BEDROOM end suite. Very bright and spacious - unique floor plan. 1200 sq. ft. Recently redecorated. Large, private patio. Full sized appliances with dishwasher. Very quiet mature adult building midway between downtown and Safeway complex. Security entry. A very attractive suite. Call David @ 250-3380267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

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APARTMENTS

250-334-3078 WILLOW ARMS APARTMENT 1252-9th St, Courtenay 2 & 3 bedroom suite in quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops and downtown. Reasonable rent include heat, hot water, basic cable, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. Extra storage upon request. No pets. Two rental references and security deposit required.

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

576 England Avenue Courtenay, B.C. 250-338-6900 3 PLUS BDRMS, 3 level, 3 bath, Crown Island Home, island kitchen, gas ﬁreplace, large master bedroom ensuite and closet area, dbl garage, N/P, N/S, $1750 3 BDRM Comox rancher, 2 bath, good master closet, dbl garage, park nearby & walk to town, N/P, N/S, $1200

3 BDRM, 2 1/2 bath, 2 level home, water view of Goose Spit, spacious, bright, huge and several windows to enjoy the view, slider doors off master to wraparound deck, walk to downtown Comox, new furnace, W/S, N/P, N/S, $1775/mth 3 BDRM Rancher in central Ctny. F/S, W/D, 1 1/2 baths, dining area, carport, large fenced back yard, pets with qual. N/S Avail. Dec. 1 $950. $1080/MO Cute & cozy 3 bdrm, 2 levels, downtown location. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. References. (250)338-6689. FOR RENT - UNION BAY 2 bdrm double wide modular on large lot. Fantastic ocean view. Fridge/stove. No pets. References required. Available Nov 1st. $850/mo. Phone: 250 751-1409

N. QUALICUM, 2 bdrm, bright, open, covered porch, full bath, W/D, shared 5 acres, ﬁre pit, trails, $800 mo, 250-240-7774 after 6 PM or 604-209-3264.

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

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM SUITE very attractive – fresh renovation. Five appliances including in-suite washer/ dryer. Fireplace. Ensuite. 1,000 sq. ft. Resident social room. Elevator and security entry. A well maintained and well managed building in a quiet neighbourhood just three blocks from downtown. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

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

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

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

RYAN COURT 1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS 1015 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay Adult Oriented. 2 Bedroom apartment available in clean, quiet building. Manager on-site. Close to downtown with bus stop out front. House cat accepted with pet deposit.

Close to North Island College includes washer and dryer in suite. Clean and modern 1 Bedroom. Cat okay. Lease required.

Call 250-334-9717

PINES APARTMENTS

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

TRADEWINDS 1600-1610 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM suite. Nicely renovated. Home-sized kitchen with new cabinets. Attractively decorated. Large, private patio. Resident social room. Located just three blocks from centre of Comox and across from Filberg Park. Security entry and elevator. Quiet, adult building. One Bedroom also available. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

Call 250-338-7449 1055-10th Street, Courtenay Avail Now 1 bdrm suite in adult oriented building with secure entry and elevator. Rent includes heat, hot water, basic cable, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. Coin laundry onsite. No pets. Security Deposit and 2 rental references required. For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

CONDOS

CYPRESS ARMS

PACIFIC COURT

1255 9th Street, Courtenay

1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay

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

3 bedroom available November 15th, in clean, quiet bldg with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

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

To View, Call 250-334-4483

ST. BRELADES 146 Back Road, Courtenay FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, wall-to-wall carpets, blinds. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 bedroom condo. Ideal location. Walking distance to Superstore and North Island College.

Call 338-7449 TOWNHOUSES

TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Completely renovated 2 bedroom townhouse available. Units feature a private entrance, patio area, and lots of storage. Ideal for family or working couple. Small dog accepted with pet deposit.

Call 250-334-9717

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. ONE BEDROOM nicely renovated suite. Very spacious. Quiet, mature adult building. One block from Safeway complex. Well maintained and well managed building. Security entry. Elevator. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

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RENTALS

OFFICE/RETAIL

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

TOWNHOUSES

910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth

PRIME RETAIL 5TH STREET

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

NOW ACCEPTING rental applications for 10 new 3 bdrm luxury town homes located just off Ryan Rd. on Centennial Dr. Rents starting at $1250/mth. 250-871-7038 for appointment to view.

Prime office space available 1,500 to 3,800 sq. ft. available now. Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building. 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

Courtenay 3000 sq ft. (Corner Location)

Pat- 250-703-0211. Walt- 250-338-6281. ROOMS FOR RENT COURTENAY - private rooms available in downtown hostel with private bathroom, free cable, wireless and communal kitchen. Only $450/mth. Call 250-792-1391

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

WE’RE ON THE WEB

HOMES FOR RENT

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

TRANSPORTATION

COURTENAY BEDROOM in lg. cabin on acerage. Util. incl. Own Vehicle $540. 250-3381914 ROYSTON, SOUTH. Large bdrm for working person. Refs req’d. Laundry & housekeeping. Avail now! 250-335-3337.

4 MICHELIN Hydro edge tires. 21560R16. Paid $1200. asking $700. like new. (250)941-8878

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

CAMPBELL RIVER, grd level 2 bdrm + loft, 1600 sq ft on 2 acres, W/D, F/S, F/P, very private, avail immed, $1200 mo. Call Rhonda at 250-650-5750. DOWNTOWN FURNISHED room, N/P, N/D, N/D. Quiet clean. $485. 250-897-3407

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APARTMENTS / CONDOS

AUTO SERVICES

LAKE TRAIL APARTMENTS

ULVERSTON MANOR

THE TIDES  FURNISHED

Enjoy the beautiful views from your patio in FURNISHED 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo unit fronting Puntledge River; incl. 6 major appl., & underground secure parking; $1100/mo; N/P, for immediate possession.

DRIFTWOOD CONDOS

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

ARBOUR GLEN

2 bdrm condos feature 4 appl & recent or new renovations; near College, Aquatic Centre and schools; immediate, Oct 15 & Nov 1 availability.

DUPLEXES

PARK PLACE DUPLEX

Impeccably maintained, bright, 2 bdrm, single level home ideally located on quiet cul-de-sac; property features 4 appl, covered private patio area, fenced yard, carport, & shed; has additional room to set up computer, extra freezer, mud room or just extra storage; $1100/mo; N/P, avail Nov 1

JOSHUA PLACE

Bright, 1/2 duplex located in West Courtenay features 3 bdrms, 5 appl, & family room with walk out to fully fenced yard; close proximity to Arden Ele. & Ecole Puntledge Park; immediate possession; N/P; $1150/mo.

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; $950/mo.

GUTWALD DUPLEX

Rural living only moments to town! 3 bdrm upper duplex features 4 appl, garage space, new deck & large shared lot. N/S; N/P; avail Nov 1; $800/mo.

HOMES

WEBDON ROAD

Main level of home features beautiful flooring, open concept, pellet stove, deck, 3 bdrm, 3 appl, mud room; rec room & gas fireplace down w/ shared laundry; large fenced yard; gardening is provided! $1050/mo; available Nov.1

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; $2000/mo.

KENDAL AVE HOME

Enjoy 9 foot ceilings, natural gas fireplace, beautiful finishings, & front & rear decks. Features 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appl., laminate & carpet flooring mix, walk out basement, & beautiful kitchen w/pantry. $1300/month; available November 1.

WILLOWWOOD PATIO HOME

Central Courtenay Patio Home features 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 4 appl & patio area; recently renovated; ideally located near parks & shopping; well suited for mature individual or couple; avail Dec 1; N/S; N/P; $750/month

TOWNHOMES PINE PLACE

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

PLATEAU GARDENS

Spacious 3 bdrm townhouse located in Comox features 1 & 1/2 half baths, 5 appl, and fully fenced patio area; close to schools & all amenities; available Nov.1 w/ possibility of early possession; N/S; small pet may be considered with deposit; $1000/month

NOW OFFERING STRATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES

PUBLICATION DATES :

October 26 November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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

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TOWNHOUSES

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

Craft NEWS CHRISTMAS 2011

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 1 & 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. Nov. 1 $965 BRITTANIA PLACE Lovely one level patio home at Crown Isle, 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 7 appls, gas F/P, double garage, large deck overlooking pond & golf course. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed $1,295/mth WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls., patio, 2 res. pkg spaces, N/S. No pets. Avail. Immed $725 mth FIVE OAKS VILLA Top flr 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 5 appls. balcony with mountain view, freshly painted, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $825/mth CTNY WEST DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 4 appls, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet. neg Avail Immed $1,050/mth ARGO COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, basic cable & hot water incl., N/S, No pets, cat neg. w/ref. Avail Immed. & Nov. 1$700/mth. $250 moving allowance. Res mgr. 334-8602 BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov. 1 - $650/mth ARGO COURT 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S coin laundry, basic, cable & hot water incl., N/S, No pets, cat neg. w/ref. Avail. Oct. 15 - $625/mth HERON’S LANDING 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov. 1 $950/mth UPPER DUPLEX spacious 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, woodstove, lrg covered deck & yard, N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov. 1 - $975/mth incls. Hydro. PORTSIDE spacious brand new condo in downtown Comox featuring 2 bdrm + media rm, 2 bath, 6 appls, heat pump, gas F/P, garage pkg, high end finishing, ocean view, N/S, No pets. Quiet adult oriented blog. Avail. Immed. - $1,400/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 $875/mth CLOSE TO DRIFTWOOD MALL 2 bdrm, 1 bath rancher style duplex, 3 appls, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg. Avail. Dec. 1 $900/mth

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Comox Valley Worship Directory HOLY COMMUNION

Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre of the North Island College

at Berwick 1700 Comox Ave. Comox

(2300 Ryan Road)

COMOX UNITED

9:15 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Traditional Service

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

www.centralefc.com

250 BEACH AVENUE

All Welcome

250-218-0298 www.coolcomox.ca

Rev. Maggie Enwright 250-339-3966

The Anglican Mission

UNITY COMOX VALLEY

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

Sundays 10:30 October 23th

Vicki Vanderhorst, LUT unitycomoxvalley.com

6th & Fitzgerald Ave.

Sundays - 4 pm Young People’s Program, Weddings, Memorials, Spiritual Exploration

Nourish Your Spirit. Heal the World.

“To live and to tell the Good News and the love of the Risen Jesus” Sunday Services: 10:30 am Nursery-Gr.6 Sunday School Gr.7-12 Youth Program

y for A ll ! Unconditional love & Jo

250 Beach Drive, Comox

ECKANKAR

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

CUMBERLAND UNITED CHURCH

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

Sunday Worship & Children’s Program

2nd Sunday 11:00 am ECK Worship Service

“Dancing to the Rhythm of Life” 4th Sunday 11:00 am Community HU Song

@ 10:30 am ~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~ Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay 250-338-8221 www.cvsalarmy.ca church@cvsalarmy.ca

(at Comox United Church)

250-890-9262

PRESBYTERIAN

LUTHERAN SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Faith Family

Friends

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

Service 10:30am

at 11 a.m. Followed by Potluck Lunch

10 AM

467 - 4th Street (just east of Fitzgerald) 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. Prayer and Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Rev. Paul Johnson, Pastor

Hearing Assistance

LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

250-338-8454 www.gbccv.org • info@gbccv.org

Comox Community Baptist Church Canadian Baptists of Western Canada

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 A.M.

Rev. Julianne Kasmer

www.resonatechurch.ca

250-400-7800

1250 Anderton Road, Comox

11 am service time starting Sept 11th

250-339-0224

Choir Practice Wed. 7 pm Eve Mark, Choir Director 250-338-4785

Pastor Rev. Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome.

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sunday Celebration 10:30 am

1599 Tunner Drive, COURTENAY • 250-334-4716

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. Church Phone: 250-338-1312 ‘Jesus is Lord’ Sunday Services 11 am & 7 pm Both services have spirit led preaching of the Word and strong ministry times. Sunday, October 23rd am service Jesus loves you!

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

Hosting CV School of Supernatural

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)

Independent - Fundamental

Wednesday Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

Full Wheelchair Access

10:00AM at Cape Lazo Middle School Everyone Welcome

Ministry (Bethel DVD Curriculum) Sept 11 to Dec 10 Sunday Evening 6:30 to 9 pm Call 250-337-8011 for more info

Guest Speaker: Rev. Charles Scott

Sunday Worship

web: web.mac.com/shepherdcomox email: shepherdcomox@mac.com

1st Street & Penrith

725 Aspen Rd., Comox Rev. Ted Hicks

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

Pastor A. Ronald Sedo 250-339-3933

sgucc.com stgeorgeuc@shaw.ca 250-334-4961

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

(ELCIC)

www.cvuf.ca

Lewis Centre

Lil 250-338-7727 (office)

St. George’s

1-866-853-9866

Religion of the Light & Sound of God

Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jake Hron

Join us this Sunday

Congregational Christian Churches of Canada

www.comoxunitedchurch.com

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

Courtenay Lions Den, Nordin St. Comox

Bay Community Church

Community Church

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

9:30 am each Sunday

Contact: 250-331-9338 www.eckankar.org

Comox Valley

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Church of Our Lord

Full Wheelchair Access

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

COURTENAY FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

Hearing Assistance

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

JOIN US IN WORSHIP

St. Peter

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

Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925 SATURDAY

PASTORS: Peter Rabey & Randy Dyck

SUNDAY 2963 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay (across from Arden Elementary) 250-334-3432 www.courtenaybaptist.com

Need to Spread the Word? Word?

We Can Help!

St. John the Divine 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

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

SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8am & 10am Worship

FUN • FAITH • FELLOWSHIP WITH REAL FRIENDS

www.stpeterscomox.ca

250-334-4331

CHURCH SCHOOL 10AM

to place your ad on this page Call

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