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Courtenay mayor e-Larry Jangula ............ 2543 Greg Phelps .................. 2466 Bill Bate.......................... 257 “What that indicates to me is somehow we have this mass polarization of the population, and that’s not healthy for a community,” he said. “The newly elected officials will have to address this.”

Phelps feels that somehow, the municipal election has been made into a left-right issue, and there shouldn’t be any politics at the local level — it should be about who is working to do the best for the community. Phelps is “appalled” by the 28.9-per-cent voter turnout in Courtenay. “In spite of the fact we had 19 candidates, we had at least two groups trying to publicize and/ or influence the outcome, voter turnout actually went down,” he

said. “It’s shocking. It’s very frustrating.” Phelps believes Comox Valley Common Sense, which endorsed seven candidates in Courtenay — five of whom were elected including Jangula — played a big role in this year’s election. “I think they had a major impact on the campaign, which to me is unfortunate,” he said. “I don’t mind if groups come forward, like the Citizen Voice, where you knew exactly who they were, or if it was

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Comox voters return Ives as mayor by a nose Erin Haluschak

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With the closest mayoral race in the Valley decided by a slim 54-vote margin, current Mayor Paul Ives was re-elected in Comox Saturday night. “We didn’t leave anything to chance,” said Ives Saturday immediately after the unofficial results were released. “We knocked on all the doors we could get to, and it certainly was close, and it’s good to see a solid turnout and I’m

e-Paul Ives ................... 2163 Bernie Poole ................. 2109 looking forward to working with a new council once we get sworn in.” Ives, a lawyer, received 2,163 votes compared to challenger and real estate agent Bernie Poole’s 2,109 votes. Poole said despite the loss, he is

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It was a frustrating week for the Comox Valley Glacier Kings. After winning back-to-back games on the Remembrance Day weekend, the North Division-leading Icemen were back at it facing the South Division-leading Victoria Cougars before returning home to face the Peninsula Panthers — where heartbreak ensued. In what has turned out to be a back-and-forth rivalry, the Kings and Cougars have created a fair amount of strife.

Poole said he doesn’t believe Comox Valley Common Sense group — which emphasized keeping taxes down by limiting spending — who endorsed him, played a factor in the vote. Ives saw their impact on the election differently. “One of the biggest factors in this election was the Common Sense group and they expressed a message. I think there’s a message there for sure around fiscal responsibility that this council

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After nine years on Courtenay council, Larry Jangula is moving up to the mayor’s seat. Jangula received 2,543 votes in Saturday’s municipal election to become the city’s new mayor. He received only 77 more votes than incumbent Greg Phelps, who earned 2,466. Newcomer Bill Bate received 257 votes. “I’m amazed; I’m overwhelmed,” Jangula said Saturday night after hearing the election results. “I want to thank all the people who voted for me and thank the people who did not vote for me being part of the democratic process.” Jangula congratulated his two challengers, as well as all the councillors who were elected and every person who put his or her name forward. Jangula wanted to especially thank his wife Jeanette and his two sons, Todd and Craig, for all their support, and he expressed gratitude to his campaign team. Phelps, who has been Courtenay’s mayor for three years and has been on council since 2003, says his No. 1 concern is how close the election was in both Courtenay and Comox.

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Reporter going to Ladysmith Record Staff Comox Valley Record reporter Lindsay Chung is leaving us to become the editor of our sister paper the Ladysmith Chronicle. With the Record since 2007, she has reported mainly about education, health, Courtenay and CFB Comox. She just finished covering the Courtenay mayoralty and council elections. Lindsay’s last day with the Comox Valley Record is this Thursday. She starts her new job Monday in Ladysmith. The Chronicle is getting a hard-working and well-liked journalist who wanted a new challenge at this stage of her career. We hope you will join us in wishing her well in her new position.

a labour endorsement, you knew exactly who it was. “But for a special-interest group of faceless, nameless individuals ... I just wish they had come clean. The other thing that is frustrating is that they spent a lot of money endorsing their candidates, and some of the seniors actually showed up at the polling station carrying those cards, thinking those were the team the city council had endorsed. So some people, I think,

were unduly influenced by this. “I think it’s a sad day for the Valley because now we actually have party politics; we have slates of candidates. I don’t think politics belongs in this.” As for what’s next, Phelps says he’s going to look at his options. “I’ve jokingly always said, ‘When you come to a fork in the road, take it,’ and this is a fork in the road,” he said. Looking back on his three years as mayor, Phelps says he is proud

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of what Courtenay did as a city. “Our list of accomplishments is actually quite phenomenal, and that all got lost in the political rhetoric of left and right, and that is really sad because we had a really good group that actually worked together quite well,” he said. Bate was happy to share his ideas with people. “I know I didn’t get very many votes, but at the same time, I printed no brochures, I printed no signs and knocked on no doors,” he said. “It was myself, my son and my sister when she was able. It was mostly talking about ideas. “I know I was a very dark horse, as it were, but I’m quite pleased. I respect both gentlemen for the good things they did and hopefully will continue to do.”

He says that while he was speaking to residents, they told him about feeling a sense of partnership or sense of respect from city officials is missing, as well as the lack of a sense of community, and they spoke about some of the contradictions they see in regards to bylaws and bylaw enforcement. Bate found the low voter turnout disheartening. “I guess it’s just creating a new challenge in terms of making things happen,” he said.

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Four incumbents return to Courtenay council Lindsay Chung Record Staff

Voters in Courtenay had 16 people to choose from when they went to the ballot box, and they’ve kept four incumbents on council. Manno Theos was the top-vote getter, earning 3,156 votes. In a statement, Theos — who has served nine years in total on city council — expressed gratitude to Courtenay residents. “Thank you very much for taking the time out of your day and giving myself and all the other hard-working candidates the privilege of your vote,” he wrote. “We are fortunate enough to live in such an amazing city with incredibly kind and respectful residents. I am honoured to represent you and I will continue to work hard on your behalf with passion and respect.”

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Jon Ambler received the second-highest vote total. He will serve a second term on council after receiving 2,707 votes. “I’m very happy to be back,” he said. In the days before the election, Ambler’s campaign received a lot of media attention when a neighbour protested the placement of his election signs. “It was a hard-fought

campaign, absolutely, but the sign issue is what I would call the tempest in the teapot, there’s no doubt,” Ambler said. After the story about the signs ran in local newspapers, many people phoned Ambler or saw him in person and said what Brian Copeland was doing was wrong and said they would vote for Ambler, he said. “I’d say that whole sign

issue probably resulted in more votes for me,” Ambler noted. Starr Winchester, who served 18 years as councillor and mayor, received 2,583 votes to return to municipal politics after a three-year absence. Ronna-Rae Leonard will serve for a third term after receiving 2,410 votes, while Doug Hillian returns for a second term after earning 2,142 votes. The sixth seat around the council table goes to Bill Anglin, who was elected with 1,923 votes. Anglin stepped away from his position as vicechair of the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce to take his first run at a council seat. This year, two seats opened up when Murray Presley decided not to run again after 15 years on council and Larry Jangula

Courtenay Council e-Manno Theos .....................................................3156 e-Jon Ambler.........................................................2707 e-Starr Winchester ................................................2583 e-Ronna-Rae Leonard ...........................................2410 e-Doug Hillian........................................................2142 e-Bill Anglin ...........................................................1923 Marcus Felgenhauer ..............................................1557 Mark Middleton .....................................................1515 Dave Smith..............................................................404 Jean Rowe ............................................................1357 Erik Eriksson .........................................................1264 Norm Reynolds ......................................................1248 John Van Egmond..................................................1198 Doug Kerr ..............................................................1027 George Knox ............................................................652 Stu MacInnis ...........................................................588 gave up his seat to run successfully for mayor. In total, 5,301 people voted in Courtenay. That’s

only 28.9 per cent of the 18,368 eligible voters in the city. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Grants top Comox polls Erin Haluschak

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In a council race that ended with a mix of old and new, Comox council will see four incumbents returning, one former councillor and one newcomer to municipal politics. Returning councillors to the table include Tom Grant who received 2,381 votes, Ken Grant who received 2,366 votes, Patti Fletcher who received 2,320 votes and Hugh MacKinnon, who received 2,082 votes. Former councillor and regional district representative Barbara Price was elected with 2,040 votes, while newcomer Maureen Swift rounded off the councillor seats with 2,164 votes. Teacher Dan Jackson fell 31 ballots short of the sixth and final council seat with 2,009 votes. Incumbents Russ Arnott (1,985) and Marcia Turner (1,524) were not re-elected. Former councillor Don Davis (1,301), Dave Procter (1,277) and Terry Chester (1,164) also fell short.

e-Tom Grant ..........................................................2381 e-Ken Grant ...........................................................2366 e-Patti Fletcher ......................................................2320 e-Maureen Swift....................................................2164 e-Hugh MacKinnon................................................2082 e-Barbara Price .....................................................2040 Dan Jackson .........................................................2009 Russ Arnott ............................................................1985 Marcia Turner ........................................................1524 Don Davis ..............................................................1301 Dave Procter .........................................................1277 Terry Chester .........................................................1164 “I gave it my best shot,” said Davis, who believes the number and calibre of candidates was a factor in the election. “I worked hard for 44 days, and knocked on 2,158 houses. I’m not sure if my legs can handle another election.” Davis doesn’t believe Comox Valley Common Sense group played a factor in the Comox election. “If it had, then it would have been all (Common

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and in Courtenay will have to pay attention to,” he said. “I’m sure that’s a message as much as anything — to keep moving forward but to keep an eye on the bottom line. It’s going to be tight in the next few years.” Ives said the reality of fiscal responsibility means turning to partnerships more than ever. “The economic action

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the bottom line and how to make things happen. It’s going to be very interesting.” Ives added following the results, he was planning to return home to celebrate the hard work which went into his campaign. The new council gets sworn in at a special meeting Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. in Comox council chambers. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Gwyn Sproule topped the polls for the second straight time, one of two councillors re-elected in Cumberland at Saturday’s election. Sproule tallied 585 votes to earn a fourth term while Kate Greening was elected to a second term with 544 ballots. “I feel very honoured that the people have chosen to keep me in council,” Sproule said. Newcomer Roger Kishi was second in voting with 553 votes. Conner Copeman claimed the fourth and final seat with 515. “I think it will be a good team,” Greening said. “I think the hard issues that’ll be coming down the pike are water, sewer and garbage.” Sproule expects the new team will continue to upgrade the community plan, promote tourism and provide services for children and youth. “Hopefully we’ll get a skateboard park,” she said. “I think we’ve got a team that’s going to be looking at more public participation. It’s clear that we have a very interested population. “I’d really like to see some way that we can get some kind of economic development,” Sproule added. “I don’t know what body is going to promote our industrial land. We need to get taxes other than just from residential sources.” Kishi was “positively optimistic” while awaiting results Saturday at the Masonic Hall. “Conner and I are not strangers to council chambers,” he said. “We’ve been involved in the community and been attending meetings. Through the campaign I identified the village is going to have

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Cumberland Council e-Gwyn Sproule.........................................585 e-Roger Kishi.............................................553 e-Kate Greening ........................................544 e-Conner Copeman ...................................515 Scott Easterbrook ......................................505 Leona Castle .............................................336 Bruce Barnes.............................................235 Todd Riley..................................................216 Eric Kozak .................................................120 a number of challenges, but in my eyes I think the challenges can also be looked at as opportunities as well for the village. We’ll get to that council table and get down to business in early December.” Kishi expects he and Copeman will be in knee deep as they get up to speed with council life. “Maybe hip deep by January,” he quipped. “We still do have to deal with the issues around infrastructure — water and sewer — and development is still a big issue. I think there’ll be some interesting discussions going on in the next little while.” Copeman finished just 10 ballots ahead of Scott Easterbrook. “It was a nail-biter,” said Copeman, 22, who grew up in Cumberland. “The votes kept swinging back and

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David Graham and Tony Law will again represent Denman and Hornby islands respectively on the Islands Trust council. Graham topped the polls with 302 votes in Saturday’s election to earn a third term on the Islands Trust council. Laura Busheikin took the other Denman seat with 245 ballots. She was followed in voting by David Critchley (167), Bill Engleson (84), Laura Pope (77) and Kathy Dunster (62). Law was tops among Hornby candidates with 273 votes, 69 ahead of runner-up and new trustee Alex Allen with 204 votes. In a tight five-man race, incumbent Fred Hunt finished with 199, William Thomas earned 188 and Ron Emerson had 150 votes. Law, who is on his sixth term, sought reelection largely because of land-use bylaws and the Hornby Community Plan. He is particularly interested in housing and economic opportunities — the targeted issues for updating the plan. Law said Hornby residents who have trouble finding housing at times end up on the street in other parts of the Comox Valley, and vice-versa. “It’s a very challenging issue because for young people and members of the workforce it’s very hard to get affordable and stable housing in this community,” said Law, who sat on the district-wide housing and homelessness standing committee. “We need young people to keep the community vital and alive.”

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He said the number of year-round rentals has decreased significantly on Hornby. In terms of buying into the market, Law notes non-waterfront properties have gone up 135 per cent in the past census period while incomes have increased just six per cent. “So there’s a growing gap between what people can earn on the island and affordability of getting into the real estate market,” Law said, noting the formation of a community land trust that received a 20-acre donation of land.

“We’re expecting a rezoning proposal to come before the local trust committee. They’ll be looking at having zoning to allow for probably up to 30 homes. That will be an important initiative that will provide some year-round housing for established residents.” Trustees will serve three-year terms. The Islands Trust council meets Dec. 6 in Victoria.

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Former School District 71 chair Rick Grinham handily won the right to represent Cumberland, becoming a trustee again after a three-year absence. He prevailed 832 to 193 over Courtenay resident Yolanda Goodwin at Saturday’s civic election. Grinham did not seek re-election to the school board three years ago, instead finishing close behind Fred Bates in the Cumberland mayoral race. He decided to run again because he wanted to ensure local representation on the board of education. “I actually think this race, if you boil it all down, it became an issue of resident versus non-resident,” he said. The retired Grinham had served three years as board chair and one year as vice-chair during two previous terms as a trustee. During that time, when the board decided the district could no longer afford middle schools, he said it would be cheaper to keep Cumberland Junior School open than busing students into Courtenay. He feels there is room to expand the junior and elementary schools in Cumberland,

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as opposed to opening two new schools. “My philosophy would be that both the schools are in prime positions and they had additional land adjacent to them for expansion,” Grinham said. “To keep the schools in the centre of the community would be a valuable asset. As we expand, there’s room for growth in both of those schools. Bums on buses don’t work.” Grinham was a founding member of the Cumberland Community Schools Society. “It’s very, very successful,” he said, noting the lunch and after school programs. “I believe that as a community grows there has to be a stronger relationship between recreation and the schools. We have the schools here. They’re open 5 1/2 hours a day. They’re being used in the evenings now but could be used even more. Working with the municipality and with recreation I think is a win-win situation.” His term will start next month. Cumberland was

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THIS HEADSTONE THAT was removed several decades ago from a Cumberland gravesite had been supporting a beam at a Union Bay house. The stone will soon be added to the cairn at the Japanese cemetery in Cumberland.

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A headstone that was removed several decades ago from the gravesite of a Japanese man has found its way back to the Cumberland cemetery. Jugoro Irie died in the Comox Valley in 1935. Sometime after 1942 his headstone disappeared from the cemetery and was used as a base for a wooden post that supported a beam at a Union Bay house. “When the war was on, the cemetery was vandalized,” said Cumberland Coun. Bronco Moncrief, who was awarded the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun at a July ceremony, recognized by the Japanese government for helping elevate the status of Japanese Canadians and for promoting friendly relations between Japan and Canada. “We don’t know whether somebody went in and took it. I would assume it (headstone) was part of the vandalism, but I couldn’t swear to that.” In March 2010, a woman staying at the house — which changed hands several times — sent a photograph of the stone to a friend to have the etching translated. Upon discovering what was written, she contacted Roy Inouye at the Kamloops Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, who last April placed articles in two Japanese publications requesting information about Irie. The articles resulted in two

and then decorate a bear. All decorated bears must be dropped off at the Boys and Girls clubhouse before Dec. 1. From there they will be set up in the Crown Isle lobby for the gala opening Dec. 4. Public viewing will be available from Dec. 5 to 17 during operation hours at Crown Isle Resort. Judging of the bears will be done by a panel of community members and all bears will be auctioned off, with proceeds to the Comox Valley Boys and Girls Club. For more information about the event, phone 250-338-7582. — Planet Kids Toys

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The City of Courtenay hopes a new provincial grant program will reduce the City’s borrowing costs for the expansion and renovation of the Lewis Centre. Council voted Monday that the City will apply for funding through the provincial government’s Community Recreation Grant Program for the Lewis Centre project. The provincial government recently announced the Community Recreation Grant Program, and $30 million has been allocated for the fund, according to the report from community services director Randy Wiwchar and financial services director Tillie Manthey. The guidelines for the grant indicate that $400,000 is the range of maximum funding each project may receive, and project selection criteria will be focused on the extent to which the community is advancing the principle of being more physically active and on provid-

ing community health benefits, according to the report. “The Lewis Centre project meets all of the criteria for the grant,” wrote Wiwchar and Manthey. “Health benefits, accessibility, community use, special events, youth and seniors activities, climate action initiatives and energy efficiency are all key components of the Lewis Centre proj-

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real concerns about spending this money without any input.” Coun. Jon Ambler wasn’t torn at all. “The input is called the alternate approval process, and if people don’t take advantage of it, it’s their problem, not mine,” he said. “What the staff is proposing to do is something I love to see them do, and that’s spend other people’s money. I think that’s what we should be doing, and I look forward to getting our fair share and then applying it to this project.” Coun. Doug Hillian agreed that the opportunity for input was there during the alternate approval process. “I know there’s been some discussion of this during the election campaign, but essentially this is a decision of council,” he said. “The majority of the people who made the decision are, in fact, back at the council table, and I would certainly endorse proceeding with this.”

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Everyone knows the Comox Valley Food Bank takes canned goods, but the public might now know it also accepts perishable food donations. Fresh from the Heart — its newest food drive — encourages customers to purchase a little extra fruit, vegetables, meat, milk or eggs and donate to the food bank. The initiative will help all Valley residents, regardless of income, have access to fresh food. Emergency hampers contain three to five days of food for each person in the household, based on Canada’s Food Guide. Fresh food is important in meeting the nutritional needs of food bank clients, about 40 per cent of whom are children. Fresh food donations can only be accepted at the CV Food Bank at 1755B 13th St. in Courtenay, Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon and Thursday until 1 p.m. Fresh food donations cannot be accepted in grocery store collection bins because staff are not always able to collect on a daily basis. Cash donations are

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Most of the complaints the City of Courtenay receives about noise coming from Costco Wholesale is related to the store’s HVAC system and the loading dock, and sound attenuation work in those two areas is expected to be completed by the end of this month. Last week, council received an update from staff on the work being done to try to reduce noise coming from Costco Wholesale. During construction of the store and following its opening in June, the city has received numerous complaints about the noise levels, hours of operation and nuisance. As part of the approval of the development permit in July 2010, the developer was required to install a sound attenuation wall along the northern property line, adjacent to the truck loading area. The type and size of wall — a concrete wall measuring 100 metres in length and 3.6 metres in height — was based on a report provided to the city by a sound attenuation specialist. In response to the complaints received, Costco has worked with the city to further examine the source and effects of any noise coming from this operation, development services director Peter Crawford explained in his report to council. Further sound attenuation methods were studied, and, based on the recommendations of the sound attenuation specialist,

Costco is now installing screening around the rooftop condenser and installing a wall along the loading dock and adding soundabsorbing material on the building adjacent to the loading dock. “The work proposed should be completed by the end of November,” wrote Crawford. “The improvements that are in progress should reduce the sound effects of the air circulation system and loading dock activities.” The operation has not been in conflict with other city bylaws as it relates to hours of operation or nuisance, according to Crawford. “This is an operation that is permitted in the zoning bylaw, and it is working within the limits that are considered normal for this type of land use and business,” he wrote. “The current issue is due to the interface between residential and commercial uses and not the noise bylaw.” All of the complaints the city has received have been forwarded to Costco, so they are aware of the nature of the complaints, Crawford told council. “The bulk of the complaints were about the HVAC system, and the response to that was they were going to be building a screen around there,” he said. “The second area was the loading dock noises.” Crawford told council there have also been complaints about noise occurring at different hours, but what is happening at Costco is not abnormal compared to similar operations. “This is a use that is allowed in this zone,

and it is operation that is normal for this type of operation, no different than other major other big box stores,” he said. “It isn’t, in our opinion, varying from what would be normal in an operation of this type, and, given that, we do not see where it is conflicting with city

bylaws.” Coun. Manno Theos said he has spent time in the backyard of one of the nearby homes. “What I noticed with the noise attenuation wall that currently exists is that there’s gaps in the wall; it’s not fully covered where sound seeps right

through, so it almost becomes irrelevant the way it’s been created,” he said. For Coun. Jon Ambler, the problem with legislating through noise bylaws is that it is completely subjective. “There’s a big difference between sound

and noise,” he said. “Sound is something that can be measured by a scientific engineer; it’s sound pressure waves moving through a fluid medium. Noise is totally subjective. So when you try to make a law to protect people from an unwelcome noise, it’s extremely difficult to make it precise.” Coun. Doug Hillian wondered where in its bylaws the city has conditions that apply to business operations if the noise bylaw applies to people, not to businesses. “Some of our zones have a condition of use provision and that is related to noise, dust,” explained Crawford. “It is a suggestive pol-

icy we have in other zones.” Hillian thinks the essential problem is that there is a large development in close proximity to a residential area, which has resulted in concern, and he appreciates that Costco has gone some distance to mitigate the concerns. “The remainin g concerns, in my view, will only be addressed once we have some resolution of that open space in between the residences and the building.”for the residents,” he said. The city has not received any application for that area, according to Crawford. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Catch jazz at Zocalo The Anderson Jazz Syndicate performs this Friday evening at the Zocalo Café in Courtenay. This is your last chance to catch this trio at Zocalo Café before the new year. This jazz trio of guitar, standup bass and drums has developed a reputation for its listenable and swinging approach to standard jazz songs and original tunes, as well as for the musical interaction among the players. Given that snow has already fallen in the Comox Valley, expect a few seasonal tunes to be given the Syndicate jazz sound. Bassist John Hyde was the artistic director of the Jazz Studies Program at Mount Royal College and has performed with many great artists including Don Thompson, Marion McPartland, Hugh Fraser, Eddie (Lockjaw) Davis, Oliver Jones, Rob McConnell, P.J. Perry, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Comox guitar player Doug Anderson has studied and performed with both Lee and Art Ellefson. He has played with many jazz groups including the Blue Monks, Jazz Noir and the Dan Craven Octet. His harmonic approach and rhythmic force set the stage for his fellow players. Drummer Aaron Amar brings professional jazz experience from Toronto, where he was on the jazz scene for several years, studying with Jim Blackley and recording with Bobby Fenton. His strong musicality and polyrhythmic mastery propel this group to new musical heights. Enjoy an evening of great food and fine jazz. The group swings into action from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Anderson Jazz Syndicate

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Get funky with Tuber Tuber is creating Vancouver Island’s original funk. The band’s membership brings a rich mix of musical histories but it is the funk that brings them together. Some influences are: James Brown, P-Funk, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Marvin Gaye. Tuber sounds like: Me’shell meets Public Enemy over at Sly Stone’s house to watch Soul Train. Bringing wit and passion to the

songwriting, Tuber merges lyrics both sublime and ridiculous with their potent brand of funk. Tuber is: Darrell Keeler (Dick Tater): bass, vocals; Dave Hibbert (Mojo Rhizome): guitar, lap steel, vocals, Shelley (Sweet Potato) Brown: vocals, crowd wrangler, Dave Klasen (HD, Yam Jam): drums. Tuber performs this Saturday at the Bridge Lounge in Courtenay. — Bridge Lounge

Crissinger plays at Canoe Singer-songwriter-guitarist Mark Crissinger has played over a hundred shows on Vancouver Island this year. His one-man show combines acoustic and electric guitars with soulful vocals and the occasional harmonica solo. Mark performs originals songs from two decades of songwriting plus lots of folk, blues and pub favourites.

He ties it all together with a few road stories and 25 years of showmanship, making for a fun, intimate, upbeat, and interactive night. He’s at the Flying Canoe West Coast Pub this Friday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Check out his music and videos at www.reverbnation.com/thebluebudzz. — Flying Canoe West Coast Pub

Tim Williams’ career began in the coffee houses of southern California in the mid1960s and continues today around the world from his home base on the Canadian Prairies. Tim has played festivals, folk clubs, concert halls and roadhouses from Rabat, Morocco, to Melbourne, Australia, and from Dawson City, Yukon Territory to Zihuatanejo, Mexico, all to huge acclaim. His guitar skills are frequently compared to Ry Cooder and David Lindley (and like them, Tim plays a wealth of other string instruments). His songwriting has won praise from the likes of Tom Russel and Willie Nelson. A string of Maple Blues Award nominations (Toronto Blues Society), two Juno award nominations (Canada’s Grammy equivalent), five Betty Mitchell Awards for composition/musical direction in theatre, and roughly a dozen awards from Real Blues magazine (as artist, guitarist, producer) attest to the high calibre of his work. Tim Williams performs this Friday at the Cumberland Hotel in a MusicFest fundraiser. Tickets at the hotel cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

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VIU combo brings jazz to Elks Hall After last Sunday Etienne McGuigan – years before it becomes ’n’ More in Comox at tion about forthcoming night’s stunning sold- guitar; Andrew Jossa – famous, plan on com- the usual prices: $12 Society activities, visit out solo concert by piano; Andrew Frasier ing to the Elks’ Home and $16 for members www.georgiastraightworld-renowned Dee – bass, and Corijn de on Sixth this Thursday. and non-members jazz.com. — Georgia Straight Daniels, Showtime is respectively. Jazz Society it’s time for For more informa7:30 p.m. music from ••• One of the wonderful the other end Jazz lovers of the music dividends of managing a jazz are reminded career spec- society in the Comox Valley is that tickets North Island Choral Society trum, when the wealth of musical talent that are on sale Presents exciting, tal- clamours to get on stage and for the Dec. 4 concert by the ented, young Nick La Rivand ambi- perform material; repertoires and iere Quartet. tious jazz stu- interests across all jazz genres. Presenting Saint-Saeans & Vivaldi Tickets will dents occupy be available the stage. Paul Colthorpe, Conductor from the Society on One of the wonder- Roo - drums. Elvera Penner, Pianist This VIU jazz Thursday evenings as ful dividends of manMegan Skidmore, Soprano aging a jazz society in ensemble is composed well as at Bop City in the Comox Valley is of first- and second- Courtenay and Videos Amy Lelliot, Soprano the wealth of musical year music students Lisa Dieth, Alto talent that clamours — young musicians Chris Bellamy, Baritone INVENTORY to get on stage and well on their way to David Brown, Tenor SALE perform material; rep- a professional career ertoires and interests in jazz music. The group rehearses twice across all jazz genres. Friday, 2nd Dec. 7:30pm Where we are dou- a week and performs bly fortunate is the fact jazz works written and Saturday, 3rd Dec. 7:30pm that just down the road, arranged by the stuSt. George’s United Church Nanaimo incubates a dent band members, as hotbed of tomorrow’s well as standards and Fashion On big names in the jazz more modern tunes. Available at: 5th The group is looking music program at VanLaughing Oyster Books, Blue Heron 444 5TH STREET couver Island Univer- forward to its first offBooks, Comox Videos ‘n’ More & COURTENAY campus performance of sity. Cumberland Home & Garden Gate 250-331-0024 And so it is that the year and says it is Georgia Straight Jazz thrilled to have been Society continues its invited to perform at ROTARY CLUB OF CAMPBELL RIVER exciting season with the Elks. We are equalthe first of this year’s ly thrilled to have them Vancouver Island Uni- on stage. So if you’re interested versity combos when The Beth Lane Septet in discovering just how takes the stage this deeply endowed with Thursday. The combo instrumental talent we comprises: Beth Lane are in this part of the – trumpet; Troy Lucas world, and you want – woodwinds; Bren- to listen to Nanaimonan Conroy – vocals; based talent a few

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8 WAYS TO CREATE

NEW HOLIDAY TRADITIONS Much of what makes the holiday season so special is the traditions that people hold dear. While families have traditions that stretch back decades, there is plenty of opportunity to embrace new means of celebration to breathe new life into Christmas, Chanukkah or the season’s other holidays. Chances are you’re already hanging stockings or going caroling this year. You can add some of these and modify as they fit for your family. 1. Feed the wildlife. During the cold days of winter, birds and small animals that don’t hibernate may find it difficult to forage for food. By trimming an outdoor pine tree in edible snacks you’ll have a beautiful tree and one that benefits the wildlife as well. String peanuts and other nuts for the squirrels. Make little ornaments out of suet and string for the birds. Berries and corn can be enjoyed by all. Be sure to choose a tree that is far enough away from the home, so you don’t have too many scavengers hunting and pecking around the house. 2. Create a photo Advent calendar. Make your own Advent calendar that has small doors that open up to photos of different family members. Or use a collection of children’s pictures that showcase how they’ve changed as

Holiday traditions are fun. This year it may be time to begin some new ones to add even more enjoyment. they’ve grown older. 3. “Adopt” a child for holiday gifts. Each year you can bring a smile to a child in need by purchasing a present for an underprivileged kid. Work with a local charity that organizes events to bring gifts to children in hospitals or in foster care. 4. Holiday story countdown. Every night in December watch a movie or read a story that tells an uplifting holiday tale. Use this as a method of counting down until Christmas. On the night prior, reading “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” should suffice. 5. Remember someone who has passed on.The holiday season is one made beautiful by lit candles and twinkling lights. Remember a loved one or a friend who has passed away by lighting a remembrance candle in his or

her honor. It’s a way this person can still be part of the festivities. 6. Have a holiday sing-a-long. Sure it may be tradition to go around the neighborhood singing carols, but it’s just as fun indoors. Have a singing party where guests are given lyrics to popular tunes they can sing around the piano or karaoke machine. 7. Bring some joy to a public servant. Police officers, firefighters, military personnel ... many of these workers do not get off for the holidays. There are a certain number of public servants who must remain on call in the event of an emergency. Treat these people to something enjoyable when they may be missing their own festivities. Cook or cater a meal

for a fire house, deliver cookies to the police station or put together care packages for people living on a military base. 8. Banish the holiday blues. When the holidays are set to go for another year, many people find they become a little down. After all, a home that was once filled with merry trinkets may now go back to the bare essentials. Create a tradition where everyone in the family receives one more gift -- a personalized ornament that can be packed away for use next year -- that’s given in January before the decorations are packed away. It’s another opportunity to open a present, and it symbolizes looking forward to the joy of next year.

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tion of pinecones in a park or purchase some at a craft store. 2. Gather left over paint from past projects or purchase a small amount in a variety of colours to suit your holiday scheme. 3. Pour one colour of paint into a container, adding a splash of water to slightly dilute. Approximately two parts paint to one part water. 4. Put the lid on the container and shake the paint and water until they combine. Mixture shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be too â&#x20AC;&#x153;gloppyâ&#x20AC;?. 5. Drop a pinecone into the paint mixture, replace the lid and shake until cone is completely coated. 6. Remove pinecone using tongs and place onto waxed paper to dry. 7. Repeat process for each pinecone, until you have as many as you need.

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then collect the packaged food and bring them to a homeless shelter or food pantry. 2. Share Cookie Stories During the actual cookie-swap segment of the party, tell stories. It could be a story about the cookieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s origin, where the cook learned the recipe, or just holiday baking memories. 3. Create Cookie Recipe Booklets Ask your guests to mail (or e-mail) their cookie recipes to you, or collect the recipes on the day of the party. Assemble a booklet of recipes for everyone to take home with them.

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parchment for separating layers of cookies. Party Nibbles You may want to sample the cookies youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re swapping, or you can stay away from sweet treats and set out an array of savory snacks. Coffee, hot cider or punch are always good choices for a cookie exchange party. Variety is the Spice of Life To make your Cookie Exchange Party extraspecial. 1. Extend Your Circle of Sharing Have guests to bring an unopened package of store-bought cookies or canned food. You can

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Do you love setting the table with a huge assortment of cookies but canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand the thought of spending several days baking? Then a cookie exchange party is the perfect party for you! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple to organize and throw your own party--weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll walk you through it. Check out our tips to make the party extra-special, and browse our Christmas cookie recipes from around the world. The Basics Ask each guest to bring a big batch of cookies: estimate 1 dozen multiplied by the total number of guests. Provide guidelines to each baker so that you get a good cookie assortment: rolled cookies, bar cookies, drop cookies, decorated cookies. Your friends may have family recipes they wish to share. Each guest should also bring copies of their cookie recipe and containers to take cookies home. Heavy duty plastic freezer bags will work for sturdy cookies, but decorated cookies and more delicate shapes should be packaged in tins or sealable plastic containers. Provide waxed paper or

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Papering the Valley purple Local club assisting abused women to know where to find help Members of Soroptimist International of Courtenay will “paper the town purple” this Friday as they distribute purple hotline cards to local businesses. These cards contain domestic abuse emergency support contact information. Businesses are encouraged to place these cards in women’s restrooms as it is important for women to know how to access support. Purple is the colour associated with domestic violence and Nov. 25 coincides with the United Nations designated International Day to Eliminate Violence against Women. Worldwide, it is the beginning of 16 days of activism against gender violence, including Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women on Dec. 6. Affecting every socio-economic status and culture, domestic violence is a significant cause of injury among women. Unfortunately, going to work is not always an escape. According to the Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence, approximately 75 per cent of women who experience abuse at home also experience it at the workplace. The economic impact of domestic violence to businesses related to the loss of workplace productivity and paid sick leave is substantial. Provincial and national economies also suffer due to the millions of dollars in health care, law enforcement and court costs that are related to domestic violence. For more information about this campaign and Soroptimist International of Courtenay, call Sharon Chappell 250-336-2810 or Gloria Gietz at 250-339-3197. — Soroptimist International of Courtenay

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF Courtenay members Anneke Meyers (left) and Gloria Gietz prepare packages for the 2011 Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence.

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, November 23, 2011

New group gathering to discuss global justice

STUDENTS DIG IN Beachcombersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ocean-view garden in Fanny Bay.

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Beachcombers School finalist Beachcombersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; families made an extraordinary attempt to win a $20,000 outdoor classroom in the nationwide Majesta Trees of Knowledge Competition that was decided through online voting. Beachcombers Community School in Fanny Bay made it as a finalist, but was not able to garner enough votes to win. Beachcombers mustered 9,081 votes; an extraordinary number relative to Beachcombersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; student numbers. As a finalist, Beachcombers was awarded a $500 tree donation, and also won an iPad as part of the application process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very proud to have

been a finalist in the Majesta competition, and are pleased with the tree donation and iPad. We just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compete against schools with more than 10 times our student numbers. In the big picture, having small student numbers and small class sizes is a huge win for our students and something we celebrate!â&#x20AC;? said principal Wendy Preston. The competition is sponsored by Majesta, producer of soft and green household paper products, in partnership with TreeCanada and Focus on Forests. Beachcombers Community School is continuing to work towards development of its organic garden, composting cen-

tre, and in the long-term, a further outdoor classroom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baynes Sound Lions has donated $800, which has enabled us to start on our organic garden and put in a natural play area. We are very grateful to the Lions Club for all their support!â&#x20AC;? said Preston. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beachcombers wishes to thank everyone in the community who has supported our goals for our students. It is wonderful to be able to offer children an opportunity to dig in the garden, especially one that has such stunning ocean views!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Beachcombers Community School

This is an invitation to all groups, nonprofit organizations, and individuals in the Comox Valley who are involved (or wish to be) in global justice issues. This could involve activities in support of international development, fair trade, and social justice â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in short, making this world a better neighbourhood in which to live. The inaugural meeting of the Comox Valley Global Awareness Network happens this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Native Sons Hall (lower level). This interactive event along with representatives from One Drop of Hope, Fertile Ground, World Community Development Education Society, Africa Community Technical Service, North Island College, High School Interact Clubs, Rotary and others. There will be information sharing, planning, networking, and refreshments. All are welcome. There is no admis-

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Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; collective opening studio Art Alchemy Studio Gallery is holding a grand opening this Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. The gallery is located at 362-C 10th Street upstairs in the Bikram Yoga building. An artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; collective comprised of painters Guillermo Mier, Helen Ustal, Jennifer Weber and Lucy Schappy and glass artist Stacey Wright rented the space earlier this year. Establishing a studio gallery with five artists meant more creative energy and the ability to rent a larger space. The opening celebration includes music by Brent Hart on piano and Al Jossul on guitar. Hot Chocolates & Cakebread Artisan Bakery will provide gourmet breads and sweets, while Natural Pastures Cheeses will offer a sampling of their wares. There will also be a cash bar serving beer and wine bar (no credit/debit cards), nonalcoholic beverages and water supplied by Water Pure & Simple. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all very excited about the studio,â&#x20AC;? notes Schappy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a dynamic group

NOV. 25 of artists and we all learn and inspire each other. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competitive, too. If we see one person has finished two paintings, that spurs the others on.â&#x20AC;? Schappy and Weber have found the studio to be a productive space. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most artists

find their home studios too small,â&#x20AC;? explains Schappy. Plans are to hold three or four shows a year. In the future there is the possibility of shows and studio space for other artists as well as art classes. Following the opening, the gallery will be open by chance or appointment (call one

of the numbers listed at www.artalchemy.ca). There is usually someone working in the studio most weekdays and some evenings and visitors are invited to just drop in. For more information and links to artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; websites, visit artalchemy.ca. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Art Alchemy Studio Gallery

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You can see how the other half lives at Christmas Fundraiser Nov. 25 and 26 for Anderton Therapeutic Gardens As the days darken, it’s time to ramp up the holiday spirits, and plans are well underway for the annual Christmas House Tour. The tour of specially decorated Christmas houses in Courtenay and Comox takes place Nov. 25 and 26. The houses range from heritage to contemporary and will feature great Christmas ideas for both inside and outside spaces. This tour is becoming a Comox Valley tradition for groups of friends and families to relax for the day and enjoy a preview of the magic of Christmas. The Christmas House Tour is a fundraiser for the

Anderton Therapeutic Gardens Society, which operates the gardens on Anderton Road that are open to the general public for delight and relaxation every day from May to September. The five design teams that have taken on project homes for the Anderton Therapeutic Gardens Society annual Christmas House Tour will surprise and delight with their fresh takes on Christmas décor. “Christmas, in a design sense, is a time to indulge your creative side, because when the Christmas season is over, so is the Christmas décor,” says Lindsay McCotter, principal, of Re:SOLVE Space Planning. She and fellow interior designer Katie Lee are set to transform a Comox Country Estate both inside and outside. Look for their version of comfort and glamour, warmth and sparkle with elements reflecting

their Australian roots. Jo Dumoulin is “hands on” as she gets to work on her own Foxxwood Classic. When Jo thinks about decorating for Christmas, she tends to think traditional and favours elements collected over time.

sisters Maureen Crowder and Kathleen Hansen are bringing nature indoors for Christmas. Maureen, the owner of Blueberry and Chocolate Cottages, a vacation home rental business in the heart of downtown Courtenay, has a passion

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She describes her style as eclectic and quirky with a bit of mix and match. When she’s not renovating, Jo is the creative force driving Home Thoughts From A Broad, a blog that features home decorating, room makeovers, tips and hints, located at www.jdumoulin. blogspot.com. For their project house,

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for beauty in the home and a wealth of interior design experience. Kathleen Hansen specializes in seasonal decorating. Their combined expertise is perfect for this Comox Character house. Already charming with coved ceilings and original fir flooring, Maureen and Kathleen are going “modern country” this Christmas.

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Goalies hot, shooters not as Icemen drop two Kalan Anglos

back,” said Kings’ head coach Jordan Butcher after getting his star goaltender It was a frustrating week back from a stint in Junior for the Comox Valley Gla- A. “He comes up big for us cier Kings. After winning and we’re all happy he’s back-to-back games on back.” Remembrance Day weekOn Saturday night, the end, the North Division Kings returned home to leading Icemen were back take on the Panthers, a at it facing the South Divi- team they had yet to lose to sion leading Victoria Cou- this year. With Large getgars before returning home ting the night off, backup to face the Peninsula Pan- goaltender Jackson Winthers – where heartbreak kler stepped in to pick up ensued. where Large left off. Once In what has turned out to again, goaltending wasn’t be a back-and-forth rivalry the issue. between two With the first-place offence once It’s good to have teams in again strugthe Vancou- (Cam Large) back. He gling to find ver Island their legs comes up big for us J u n i o r in the early H o c k e y and we’re all happy going, the League, the he’s back. Kings were Kings and faced with Jordan Butcher a Cougars familhave creiar sight: ated a fair amount of strife. down 2-0 after two periods On Thursday night, the of play. In the third, the animosity continued as the beast finally appeared to Icemen travelled to Victoria be awoken, as the Kings’ for a game in hostile terri- top line scored just 50 sectory. Coming up large for onds into the period. Colton the Kings was none other Ruthvin lit the lamp, set up than Mr. Large himself – by Myles Powell and capgoaltender Cameron Large. tain Jackson Garrett. With Doing his best to keep the Peninsula pressuring late most potent offence in the in the period, Winkler put league at bay, Large made on a show. Making several several big stops en route huge saves, including one to a 39-save performance. monumental stop which But the goaltending wasn’t could be defined as the best the issue on this night, as save of the year, Winkler the offence struggled to get was on his game. going, resulting in Victoria Sparked by their goalstaking out a 2-0 lead after tender, the Kings respond40 minutes of play. ed late in the frame, with In the third period, Lee Jordan Kamprath’s powerOrpen scored the lone goal play tally with just over a for the Yetis before Mark minute to play knotting the Walton and Cougar captain count at 2-2. Brody Coulter (scoring on Overtime loomed. an empty net) made it a But after a sloppy give4-1 final. Despite the loss, away in their own zone, Large was still recognized the Kings watched as Cole as third star of the night. Peterson scored with just “It’s good to have him 19 seconds to play and give Contributor

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JORDAN KAMPRATH’S POWER-PLAY goal late in the third period pulled the Glacier Kings into a 2-2 tie with the Panthers on Saturday, but the visitors capitalized on a turnover to score the winner with just 19 seconds PHOTO BY JIM HOCKLEY left. the Panthers the 3-2 victory. Winkler, who made 30 saves, was awarded the first star. Next up for the Kings is a home match-up against the second place (North Division) Oceanside Generals on Saturday, Nov. 26. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. and the game can be heard at www.glacierkings.ca.

Saanich hosts annual stars classic Earle Couper Record Staff

The Saanich Braves are hosting the 2012 VIJHL All Star Classic Jan. 15 at the George Pearkes Arena in Victoria.

The day begins at 11 a.m. with a buffet lunch banquet at the Sandman Inn on Douglas Street. The action then shifts to the arena, with the Prospects Game at 1 p.m., Skills Competition at

2:30 p.m. and the All Star Classic at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 adult and $7 children. For more information, contact Anne McIntyre at concetta30@ yahoo.com. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Breakers bag back-to-back wins in women’s hockey The Comox Valley Breakers posted back-to-back win in recent women’s hockey action. On Nov. 12, the Breakers hosted the Campbell River Wildcats at Glacier Gardens. Emily Murray opened the scoring for the Breakers, assisted by Melissa Peacock and Teresa Bullock, with a slap shot from the point that went low glove side. The second period saw all the action of the game.

The teams went back-andforth putting points on the board. The Wildcats tied the score quickly into the second, only to have rookie Melissa Furlotte net her first goal ever, assisted by Murray, to give the lead back to the Breakers. The Wildcats were only able to slide one more past Breakers’ netminder Lacey Mortensen, who played an outstanding game, allowing

the Breakers to get three more points in the second period. The go-ahead goal was scored by Maria Sanchez, assisted by Sadie Horner, who sent a rocket slap shot high over the goalie’s blocker. Furlotte got her second goal of the night when she netted a rebound off of Murray’s shot from the point. Forty seconds later, Sanchez also netted her second

goal of the night, assisted by Barb Callander and Jess Sekulich (Bobbie Norton Jockey Person to Person, Expedia CruiseShipCenters) giving the Breakers the insurance marker and the 5-2 win. Two nights later the Breakers took to the ice against the Courtenay Whalers at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. Sekulich assisted by Murray got the Breakers on the

board first, snapping the puck high over the netminder’s glove. The Whalers answered back halfway through the frame to tie the game. Jamie McCance then closed the scoring in the first period, with an assist by Peacock. The Whalers tallied three more goals in the second, while Horner scored herself a natural hat-trick, keeping the Breakers ahead by one. Breakers’ goalie Mortensen

was able to shut out the Whalers in the third, while McCance put in a rebound off of Sanchez and Sekulich’s efforts to secure the 6-4 win. ICE CHIPS The Breakers thank their sponsors, Boston Pizza, Canadian Tire, Mike Fisher of Royal LePage in the Comox Valley, Quality Foods, and their Secret Sponsor for all of their generosity and support ...

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Raiders off to B.C. championships Gutsy team effort at Islands earns silver medal

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The Highland Raiders senior girls volleyball team is hoping to parlay Island silver into provincial gold. The Raiders took silver at the Vancouver Island championships, held Nov. 18-19 at Woodlands Secondary School in Nanaimo, and now have their sights set on the AA Provincials in Vancouver, Dec. 1-3. At the Islands, the match of the weekend for the girls was the semifinal against Brentwood College. Brentwood started off the match Highland came back just hammering away and tied the set once and before the Raiders again. With the game at knew it they were down 2-0. The third set was 15-15, two very wellp l a c e d the turnserves and around, VOLLEYBALL a huge kill w i t h Highland defeating sealed the deal, as Brentwood 25-21, then Highland pulled off a again 25-20 in the 17-15 victory. “A total team effort, fourth set. The fifth and final filled with emotion, set was the most emo- character and determitional-filled match wit- nation made the expenessed and played in rience very enjoyable a long time for the and I would be lying if I Highland girls, said said ‘not very stressful’ coach Jake Plante. The as well,” said Plante. “To pick any highmatch was a see-saw battle to the very end, light would be unfair with Brentwood sneak- since it was a team ing away to put the set effort during the whole tournament. So now on at 14-11. With a time to the Provincials in out remaining, High- Vancouver.” Mychaela land regrouped and Roelants and Hilary McLoughlin were tied the set at 14. Brentwood then selected to the tournawent ahead 15-14 and ment all-star team.

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Gerrie Elizabeth Richardson

July 1954 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 2011 Her journey in life has come to an end. Gerrie was full of grace and she touched so many lives, she created many smiles. She had a happy soul and was a great jokester. She was especially loved by her best friend Linda. Gerrie loved going to workshop and bowling. Gerrie is pre-deceased by her parents, Jack and Betty Richardson. Survived by her sister, Leslie Fraser (Dave), niece Barbara and nephew J.D. A special thank you to Ellen and Kirsten for all their love. A celebration of life was held Tuesday, November 22.

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HIEBERT, Dorothy Edna Dorothy passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 at the age of 76 years after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband Paul, oldest son Victor (Nancy), daughter Brenda (Gary) and son Greg. She is also survived by 2 sisters and 1 brother and their families. No service by request. For those who wish, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Much loved and loving mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. Born and raised in Cumberland, B.C. Received her R.N. Diploma from Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria and nursed in Cumberland and Campbell River. Married the love of her life Ty in 1946. They lived in Cumberland and Royston before settling in Campbell River where together they raised 3 children and built a successful business. During retirement Muriel and Ty enjoyed many happy years at their cabin, hunting on the Prairies, and travelling with friends. In later years Muriel resided in Vancouver, Kelowna and Tsawwassen. Predeceased by her husband Ty. She will be sadly missed and always remembered by her daughters Lois (Lloyd), Margo (Doug), and son Thom (Denise) and 8 cherished grandchildren Tyson, Todd, Cam, Leah, Karen, Ashlea, Jessica, and Stephanie and 10 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind lifelong and special friends at â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Waterfordâ&#x20AC;?. The family wishes to thank the staff and volunteers at the Irene Thomas Hospice, Ladner for their dedicated and compassionate care. You may express your love and support through a donation to The Delta Hospice Society 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B,C, V4K 4L8 www. deltahospice.org

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Peter De Veer May 27, 1912 -November 16, 2011

Peter passed away November 16, 2011 at Casa Loma. He was born in Schumanovka, Russia and was the youngest of 14 children. He came to Canada in 1930 with his parents and three sisters. They settled in Steinbach, Manitoba. His father died that following year. In 1936, Peter, his mother and sister, Margaret moved to Black Creek. He soon found employment at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital where he worked for three years. Following that he worked in logging camps for 25 years. In 1962, he bought a small farm and also worked for Dirkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brother Construction. Before his retirement, he worked for 7 years at Miracle Beach Provincial Park. In 1973, he sold the farm and he and his sister, Margaret moved into the home he built on Lalum Road. Margaret passed away in 1992 at the age of 94. Peter lead a peaceful life and he enjoyed the outdoors where he would garden and take long walks everyday. At the age of 80, Peter joined the bowling league and enjoyed it until well into his 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. In 2005, he moved to Casa Loma. Many thanks to the staff at Casa Loma and to Dr. Reggler for all of their help and compassion. He will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, and friends. If you wish to make a donation in Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory a charity of your choice would be appreciated. A Celebration of Life will be held for Peter on, Thursday, November 24, 2011 at 2:00pm at Piercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home, 440 England Ave, Courtenay.

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WRIGHT Henry Maurice September 25, 1918 - November 15, 2011 Henry was born to Andrew & Ida Wright on the farm near Bengough, Sask, one of ten children. He followed his older brother, Walter, to Ontario where they worked on the construction of the TransCanada Highway. In 1942 during World War ll their employer was contracted to work on the building of the Alaska Highway so the two brothers, along with Walterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife Edythe and infant daughter Elaine, ventured north. When the project ended they chose to make their home in Dawson Creek, B.C. where the brothers purchased a truck to haul supplies over the highway. Henry left to serve a brief time in the Canadian Army near the end of the war but never served overseas. Upon his return to Dawson he and Walter started Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cold Storage until Henry sold his share to Walter before leaving to work on pipeline construction for many years around Western and Northern Canada. Returning once again to Dawson Creek, Henry opened an appliance store, Polar Provisioners. In 1966 he finally left the north and moved to Delta where he became a realtor. In 1974 he married Margaret Robertson, they separated in 1997. He was a long time Kiwanian, curler and golfer. In 2003 he decided to move to Casa Loma in Courtenay where he would be closer to Elaine and her family. When the new Comox Valley Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village opened in 2009 he was one of their first residents. Henry was predeceased by his parents and nine siblings. Uncle Henry is survived by his immediate family, niece Elaine Isfeld (Theon), his great nieces Shelley Gailloux (Jeff) and Shanna Ball (Steve Dirnback), great great nieces Bradie Gailloux & Kiera Ball, great great nephew Blaze Gailloux, step-great great nieces Haley & Erin Dirnback. He will also be remembered by many more nieces & nephews in Canada and the U.S. as well as step-son Rick Robertson (Gwen) in Ontario. The family would like to thank Uncle Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;other familyâ&#x20AC;? at Comox Valley Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village. We greatly appreciated the care you gave to him over the years and the support that you gave to us, we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have asked for more. Also thank you to Dr. Michael Nuefeld and staff at Comox Medical as well as Tim and staff at the Medicine Shoppe. Following cremation interment will be in Dawson Creek at a later date.

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AUTO SALESPERSON NEEDED Island Honda Honda isis aa well well established established dealership dealership that that has has been been Island selling and and servicing servicing its its customers customers in in the the Comox Comox Valley Valley for for over over selling 25 years. years. This This new new state state of of the the art art facility facility carries carries an an extensive extensive 25 range of of both both new new and and used used vehicles. vehicles. Our Our brand brand new new service service range bays and and convenient convenient drive drive thru thru service, service, commits commits us us to to be be bays number 11 in in customer customer satisfaction. satisfaction. number Sales experience experience isis aa defi definite nite asset, asset, although although automotive automotive isis not, not, Sales as we we provide provide initial initial and and on on going going training. training. as •• Exiting Excitingfast fastpaced pacedposition position •• On-going training On-going training •• Full Full management management support support •• Full Full benefi benefitt package package •• and and of of course course the the earning earning potential potential that that could could CHANGE YOUR LIFE! CHANGE YOUR LIFE! Bring resumes resumes in in person person to: to: Bring ISLAND HONDA HONDA ISLAND 1025 Comox Comox Road Road 1025 Courtenay Courtenay ISLAND or email email to: to: sales@islandhonda.ca sales@islandhonda.ca HONDA or

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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.

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

GREENBRIER 780 Eighth Street TWO BEDROOM suite. Very bright and spacious unique floor plan. 1,100 sq. ft. Recently redecorated. Large, private deck. Full sized appliances with dishwasher and in suite washer/dryer. Two full baths. Very quiet mature adult neighbours. Three blocks from downtown. Security entry. A very attractive suite. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250703-2264.

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GARAGE SALES

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WHITE MELAMINE bathroom cabinet, 6 metabox 22” drawers, cabinet 29” w/white oval sink & Delta tap, laminate counter 77”, custom made $250 exe cond (250)897-3678.

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LEAD LANDSCAPER LAWN CARE SPECIALIST Education and Experience required: • 3 years prior experience in lawn care and landscaping. • Preference to those with post secondary training in Horticulture, Landscaping or a related field General Description of Job: • Performs Scheduled lawn mowing, trimming, weeding, and fertilizing, tree and shrub pruning • Repair and reseeding of damaged lawn areas. • Applies fertilizers using safe techniques and maintains application records. • Plants and maintains trees, shrubs, and flowers. • Rakes and disposes of leaves and other yard waste. • Maintains driveways and walkways • Maintains tools and equipment • Removal of snow and ice from driveways, walkways and parking lots. Compensation: • Salary is negotiable, and dependant on qualifications and experience Those interested in applying should forward a resume and cover letter to: Mike Kearns, Grounds Superintendent super@crownisle.com No phone calls please Thank you for your application, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

ONE BEDROOM suite. Very spacious and nicely renovated. Excellent location in downtown Comox. Security entry and elevator. Quiet, mature adult neighbours. Well managed and maintained. No pets. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

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. Independent Living for Seniors “The Affordable Alternative” 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. Call John @ 250703-2264.

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

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

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

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO COMOX 1 & 2 BDRM Apartments, next to St. Josephs. Basic cable & hot water included. Two rental references. Sorry no pets! 250-339-0131. COURTENAY, 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 2nd ﬂoor. 2655 Muir Rd. Near college & Aquatic Centre. Secured entry, carport, storage unit, N/P, N/S, $750 mo, 250-703-6015. COURTENAY- QUIET 1 bdrm near downtown. $550/mo, includes heat & HW. NS/NP. Avail Dec 1. 250-337-5563. PUNTLEDGE TERRACE. 205 1st St. Courtenay on the Puntledge River. 2 bdrms, 2 ba., 5- appls, Woodstove, N/S, N/P, adult orientated. $850. Avail Jan. 1, 250-339-3638 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 201-4705 Alderwood 2 bed, 1 bath, 4 appls., N/S, N/P $825/mth Available Dec 15th 202-1810 Lafe Trail 2 bed, 1 bath, 4 appls, N/S, N/P $650/mth Avail. Immed STUDIO APARTMENT in beautiful cabin in the country. Beach and nature park close by. Quiet non-smoker. Cat ok. $550/month, cable and hydro included. 250-897-3266 or brahn7@gmail.com.

HOMES FOR RENT 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. Houses & Suites 26-2728 1st Street 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 3 appls. + OTR microwave, single garage, N/S, N/P $1075/mth Available Dec 1st 7-1720 13th Street 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 2 appls. N/S, N/P $725/mth Available Dec 1st 2705B Urquhart Ave 1 bdrm, 1 bath, fenced yard, 4 appls., N/S, N/P $700/mth incl utilities Available Dec 1st 625 22nd St 2/1 Bed, 1 bath, N/S, 5 Appls. $1050/mth Available Dec 1 2962 Huckleberry Pl 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths Fenced yard, single garage, 5 appls. N/S, N/P $1300/mth Available Immed.

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

WAREHOUSE RENTAL required- 2000sq ft shed with 150 amp+ 03 phase power & overhead door. Hydrocarbon contaminated premises preferred. Facility will be used for processing used motor-oil labeled as hazardous material. asif_sadeque@yahoo.com 604-440-6663.

COTTAGES 1 BED cottage, Ref, N/S, damage deposit. Small pets welcome with an additional Deposit $695.00 hydro included 280-890-0066

HOMES FOR RENT BLACK CREEK- 4 bdrms, wood stove, W/D, F/S. No pets! Refs req’d. $1000+ utils. (250)337-8005. COMOX- 5 BDRMS, 3 bath, FURNISHED waterfront. 5 appls. $1500./mo. Avail Dec 1. Call (250)929-6000. CUMBERLAND: 3 bdrm, 4 appls. Avail. Dec. 1st, $1000/mo.+ water & garbage. Call (250)336-2339.

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

PRIME RETAIL 5TH STREET

Courtenay 3000 sq ft. (Corner Location)

Pat- 250-703-0211. Walt- 250-338-6281. SHARED ACCOMMODATION MERVILLE FURNISHED 1 bdrm upstairs suite, shared kitchen. $475 inclds utils. Call (250)337-0144.

SUITES, LOWER COMOX- BRIGHT, clean 2 bdrm apt, 6 appls, F/P, patio, 2 entrances. N/S. Ideal for Seniors. $850. (250)890-9015.

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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.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1998 LANDROVER Discovery. Heated Leather, Two skylights, excellent 4x4. $5,500. 250-334-7794

TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

MEICOR REALTY

TRUCKS & VANS 1994 DODGE Dakota ext. cab, 3.9 L. 6 cy, auto od. 212kms. Hitch. $ 2,000. 250- 338-0782

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RUTHERFORD MANOR

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.

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

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 250-338-7449

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APARTMENTS / CONDOS TIDES

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

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

LAKE TRAIL APARTMENTS

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

ULVERSTON MANOR

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

DRIFTWOOD CONDOS

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

ARBOUR GLEN

2 bdrm condos feature 4 appl & recent or new renovations; near College, Aquatic Centre and schools; immediate possession.

THE TIDES

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

DUPLEXES

ROBERT LANG DUPLEX

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

HOMES

KYE BAY EXECUTIVE HOME

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

TOWNHOMES PINE PLACE

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

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CONDOS

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VANRIDGE MANOR

1255 9th Street, Courtenay

123 Back Road, Courtenay

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

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

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

Call 250-703-2570

BEECHER MANOR 1045 Cumberland Road, Courtenay 1 & 2 bedroom condos are available in quiet, well maintained building. Ideal for Seniors. Close to downtown. Bus stop out front. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

Call 250-334-9717 to view 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

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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CATCH OF THE day honours went to Virginia Gates and Nora Andrade when they took the Record with them on a guided fishing trip with Fishing Kyuquot off the west coast of the Island.

cannot be mailed back.

CATHY (LEFT) AND Don Turner took us along when they crossed the Arctic Circle on the Dempster Highway during a summer road trip to Inuvik, NWT.

WHILE ATTENDING THE 2011 Curves Convention on behalf of the Comox location, Sally-Ann Long, Janice Smith and Raelene Johnston shared the Comox Valley Record at the famous Las Vegas welcome sign.

WHILE ON HOLIDAYS on Brac Island in Croatia, Melissa Rollin finished the last pages of the novel Moby Dick while sitting outside the restaurant Moby Dick.

“THE BOYS” FROM from Aspen Road in Comox, anxious to return to the pool deck, wait out a thunderstorm in the Montepulciano countryside of southern Tuscany, Italy, where they visited in August.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

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PLAY OCEANSIDE Clothing Company At the Thrifty Foods Centre, Parksville

Within a few short blocks you’ll ﬁnd convenient clusters of one-of-a-kind businesses guaranteed to put a smile on your face this holiday season - and a smile on the face of everyone on your shopping list. Fashions, home decor, food, giftware, electronics, music, books, art, and more - we have it all. Lefty’s Fresh Food Restaurant Thrifty Foods Centre in Parksville‚ 250-954-3886 • leftyspv@leftys.tf • www.leftys.tv th

15 Anniversary (Dec 13/1996) all through December. Spend $15 or more in December and receive a card for a 15% discount in January. 8am-8pm Sun-Thurs‚ 8am-9pm Fri & Sat.

Major and Maxwell Art Gallery

RoxyWallHanger Gallery and Gift Store #3, 155 Morison Avenue • 250-586-5565 www.RoxyWallHanger.com Featuring Original Photography, Local Artisans, Jewellery & Island inspired gift items. Dec 6‚ Surprise specials! Gift with Purchase! Enter Christmas Draws! Dec 1-24, purchase a 8, 10, or 12mm Men’s Sterling Silver Chain & receive FREE Historic Sailing Ship Model! Offer Expires Dec 24, 2011.

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, OPEN UNTIL 7PM ON TUESDAYS!

Vintage Bath Soap & Candle 101-177 Weld St. Parksville • 250-586-2828

“Create a warm and festive mood” Holiday Gift Sets by Rocky Mountain Soap Eco-Friendly Soy Candles Fabulous Cosmetic Bags Stocking Stuffers? Oh yeah... For more info and specials facebook/vintagebath

Tues-Sat 10am-5pm

FREEE Parking • Fabulouss Findss • Friendly People

Men’s Wear. Women’s Wear. Clothes to Live in‚ Clothes to work in. With This Ad: Free Men’s Short Sleeve Tee Shirt with purchase over $50.00 Dec 3 Moonlight Magic Open till 9pm Starting Dec 12: Mon-Fri: 9:30am-8pm Sat: 9:30am-5:30pm, Sun: 11:00am-4pm

Oceanside Stylist and Barber Shoppe 147 Morison Avenue • 250-248-5753 Welcomes you to come in for a chance to win our big Christmas basket! Drop by on Dec. 3rd for 50% off select retail.

Open 9-5 Mon-Sat Shades of Green 117 Craig St., Parksville • 250-248-2501 www.shadesofgreenmindbodyhome.com

170 Morison Ave 250-586-6877 jemax@shaw.ca www.majorandmaxwellart.com We will have 2 separate prizes‚ both original oil paintings

Earth Friendly Products & Clothing. Natural Fibre, Canadian Made, Fair Trade Clothing & Accessories for the WHOLE family. Home & body products, plastic free alternatives & MORE! Holiday Special receive a $10 gift card with purchase over $50 plus enter to win a $100 Gift Certiﬁcate

Mon-Sat 10am-4pm

10-5 Mon-Sat • Open Sun in Dec 11am-4pm

D’s Aboriginal Art and Gifts

KABAYAN ORIENTAL FOODS and MORE

149 Morison Ave, UPSTAIRS above Barber Shop 250-586-0033 creativeandnative@gmail.com www.dsaboriginalart.com

120 Middleton Avenue • 250-586-6328

Kabayan kristmas kraze

Original: drums, jewelry, paintings, beadwork & carvings. Women’s & Men’s Accessories: Shawls; Bags, Mukluks; Moccasins; Watches etc. Drum Bags; Wedding Vases Children’s: Books & Games Draw: You make a deer hide hand drum, draw includes all materials and instruction, painting or alternate prize available. Other prizes too.

Purdys chocolate or a gift basket worth $75.00

Dec Hours: Sun: 10am-4pm, Mon,Wed,Thurs: 10am-5:30pm, Tues: 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat: 10am-6pm

Mon-Fri: 2:30pm-7pm • Sat: 10am-7pm Sun CLOSED

Close To You Ladies Fashion and Lingerie Thrifty Foods Centre, 174 Corﬁeld St. 250-248-3781 • www.closetoyou.ca Close To You offers an amazing array of ladies fashion, lingerie, footwear and accessories.

20% off all nightwear when you purchase 2 or more pieces‚ and we’ll gift wrap it too!

Enter for a chance to win:

Parksville Home Hardware 142 Morison Ave., • 250-248-9221 “Shop to win great weekly prizes beginning Nov 21 - large selection of Christmas lights, decor, gifts and more! Please support our SPCA fundraiser Nov 26!”

Mon-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm, Sun Noon-4pm Dec 19-23 Open late til 8pm

Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:30pm Sun:10am-4pm

blossoms’n such

Aiken & Associates CGA

2-102 E. Island Hwy. 250.248.1155 blossomsnsuch@shaw.ca www.blossomnsuch.net

Parksville’s full service flower shop for over 10 years is a treasure trove of holiday whimsy. Fresh floral’s, Roger’s Chocolates & artisan works. Dec. 2-23, weekly draws for a fresh floral creation.

Mon-Fri 9:30am-6pm Sat 9:30am-5:30pm

Located at 125 McCarter with the entrance of Middleton. Ph: 250-586-5886 F: 250-586-0440 AikenAssociatesCGA@shaw.ca We are a small accounting ﬁrm where people are important. We offer small business support, book keeping and accounting services as well as T1, T2 and T3 preparation and tax planning. Tax season isn’t far away. Now is the best time to start your tax planning with a free one hour consultation.

Accura Denture Clinic

MARLIN TRAVEL

Unit 4, 125 McCarter St. ph. 250-586-0443 fax. 250-586-0440 email: adcparksville@yahoo.ca

1-125 McCarter St. 250-248-2041 1-800-806-2041 • helen.dyck@marlintravel.ca www.marlintravel.ca/1532

A full service denture clinic offering standard & premium dentures, partials and implant retained dentures; relines, rebases and repairs. Insurance plans welcome. New to Accura Denture Clinic: VelScope Mucosal Examination System. Free with an exam-help identify irritated tissue that can be caused by infections and Cancer.

During the month of December we are giving a 50 Airmiles bonus for vacation packages or cruise bookings (minimum $1000 per person before taxes) and an Airmiles Contest of 500 airmiles for one lucky client who books anything or registers for our email marketing list.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

MON-FRI: 9am-5pm SAT: 10am-3pm

NONCHALANCE FASHIONS

FIRESIDE BOOKS

131 Alberni Highway Phone: 250-248-2841

114 MIDDLETON AVE • 250-248-1234

Our customers love casual but classy styles of Spanner, Softworks, French Dressing and Parkhurst‚ and our fabulous jewellery and accessories.

Every weekend is the Christmas Red Dot Sale.

Draw-$100 Gift Certiﬁcate-Dec 21/11

9:30am-5pm Mon-Sat

December Weekend Special Selected pocketbooks‚ ﬁll a bag for $15 The elves have been busy getting ready for your browsing adventure! MON-SAT 9am-5pm

Oceansidechristmas.ca Check this website for a complete listing of seasonal events in the Parksville and Qualicum Beach area.

201-177 Weld Street, PO Box 275, Parksville BC, V9P 2G4 Phone: 250-248-8079 Email: info@parksvillebia.com

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Celebrate the spirit of an old-fashioned community Christmas with the Courtenay and District Museum this Saturday. Museum entry will be free to any family that brings a new or used, unwrapped toy or gift for Santa’s Workshop, or a donation for a local food bank. There will be a number of events throughout the day from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including: • From 11 to 2, local history

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authors Betty Annand (Voices from Bevan and Voices from Courtenay Past), Kim Bannerman (Bucket of Blood), Judy Hagen (Comox Valley Memories), Rick James (West Coast Wrecks), Ian Kennedy (The Life and Times of Joseph McPhee), Harold Macy (The Four Storey Forest), Gwyn Sproule (Whyte’s Bay Days), and Paula Wild (The Comox Valley and Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park) will all be on hand for book sign-

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ing. • Children can choose from several ornament crafts to make and take or use to help decorate the museum trees from 2:30 to 4. • Pat Trask will offer an informative and fun presentation about the origin of Christmas traditions at 4. • Sweet treats and beverages will be available free of charge. The festive celebration is

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. †Receive a winter safety package which includes: four (4) Winter Tires, four (4) steel Rims (Escape receives alloy wheels), and one (1) Tire pressure monitoring system when you purchase lease any new 2011/2012 Ford Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, Escape, Edge (excluding Sport) or Explorer on or before Nov 30/11. This offer is not applicable to any Fleet (other than small fleets with an eligible FIN) or Government customers and not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP or Daily Rental Allowances. Some conditions apply. See Dealer for details. Vehicle handling characteristics, tire load index and speed rating may not be the same as factory supplied all season tires. Winter tires are meant to be operated during winter conditions and may require a higher cold inflation pressure than all season tires. Consult your Ford of Canada dealer for details including applicable warranty coverage. *Purchase a new 2011 Fiesta SE Sedan/2012 Focus SE Sedan with automatic transmission/2011 Fusion SE with automatic transmission/2012 Escape I4 XLT 4x2 with automatic transmission for $17,499/$21,499/$21,999/$27,449 after Total Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$0/$3,500/$0 deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,550/$1,600/$1,550/$1,600 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Receive 0% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on new 2012 Ford [Fusion (excluding S)/Escape (excluding I4 Manual)/] / [Taurus (excluding SE)/Flex (excluding SE)] / [Focus (excluding S)/Edge (excluding SE)] models for a maximum of [60]/[48]/[36] months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $30,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for [60]/[48]/[36] months, monthly payment is [$500]/[$625]/[$833], cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $30,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. **Choose 1.99%/2.99%/6.29%/0% APR purchase financing on a new 2011 Fiesta SE Sedan/2012 Focus SE Sedan with automatic transmission/2011 Fusion SE with automatic transmission/2012 Escape I4 XLT 4x2 with automatic transmission for a maximum of 72/72/72/60 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $214/$279/$322/$409 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $99/$129/$149/$189 with a down payment of $3,000/$3,100/$2,700/$2,900 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $894.82/$1,722.56/$3,920.19/$0 or APR of 1.99%/2.99%/6.29%/0% and total to be repaid is $15,393.82/$20,121.56/$23,219.19/$24,549. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$0/$3,500/$0 and freight and air tax of $1,550/$1,600/$1,550/$1,600 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes are payable on the full amount of the purchase price. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sume of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2011 Fiesta 1.6L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [7.1L/100km (40MPG) City, 5.3L/100km (53MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Focus 2.0L I4 6-speed Automatic transmission: [7.3L/100km (39MPG) City, 5.2L/100km (54MPG) Hwy] / 2011 Fusion FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed Automatic transmission: [9L/100km (31MPG) City, 6L/100km (47MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Escape FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed Automatic transmission: [10L/100km (28MPG) City, 7.1L/100km (40MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. ‡Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. ‡‡Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, not essential to driving when it is safe to do so. SYNC is optional on most new Ford vehicles. ††©2011 Sirius Canada Inc. “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ▼Program in effect from October 1, 2011 to January 3, 2012 (the “Program Period”) To qualify, customer must turn in a 2005 model year or older vehicle that is in running condition (able to start and move and without missing parts) and has been properly registered/plated or insured for the last 3 months (the “Criteria”). Eligible customers will receive [$500]/[$1,000]/[$2,500]/[$3,000] towards the purchase or lease of a new 2011/2012 Ford [Fiesta (excluding S), Focus (excluding S)]/[Fusion (excluding SE), Taurus (excluding SE), Mustang (excluding Value Leader), Escape (excluding XLT I4 Manual), Transit Connect (excluding EV), Ranger (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Edge (excluding SE), Flex (excluding SE), Explorer (excluding base)]/[F-150 (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Expedition, E-Series]/[F250-550] – all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Taxes payable before Rebate amount is deducted. To qualify: (i) customer must, at the time of the Eligible Vehicle sale, provide the Dealer with (a)sufficient proof of Criteria, and (b) signed original ownership transferring customer vehicle to the Authorized Recycler; and (ii) Eligible Vehicle must be purchased, leased, or factory ordered during the Program Period. Offer only available to residents of Canada and payable in Canadian dollars. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with the owner of the recycled vehicle. Offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Offer not available on any vehicle receiving CPA, GPC, or Daily Rental Rebates and the Commercial Fleet Rebate Program (CFIP). Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ©2011 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved. †††Based on R.L. Polk Canada, Inc. vehicle registrations data, YTD April 2011. Class is small utility. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ©2011 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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the museum’s way of wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season, and the staff and volunteers look forward to hosting all who can attend. The museum is in the former post office building at the corner of Cliffe Avenue and Fourth Street in downtown Courtenay. For more information, call 250-334-0686. — Courtenay and District Museum

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Your mortgage choices and costs You’re looking for the best mortgage for your situation and the choices available to you can be a cause for both confusion and potentially higher costs over time. There are basically two types of mortgages: variable rate and fixed rate, with variable rate mortgages typically offering a lower interest rate, at least initially. Either type of mortgage can be open or closed. An open mortgage can be paid off or you may make additional payments at any time without penalty. A closed mortgage has

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DOBBELSTEYN reduced repayment flexibility but comes with a lower interest rate than an open mortgage. With interest rates low, the cheapest mortgage option would seem to be a closed variable rate mortgage — at least on the surface, but let’s look deeper. A fixed rate mortgage provides the security of a locked-in interest rate for the term you

choose — so if peace of mind is important to you, if you want a stable mortgage payment over the term, if you’re managing on a tight budget, or if you have a large mortgage and won’t be able to make additional monthly or lump sum payments, this choice can make sense for you. On the other hand, when your mortgage comes up for renewal, you will likely have to select a new mortgage at whatever rates are available at that time. The interest rate of a variable rate mortgage is linked to the prime rate so it can

Hey, give the gift of hay Tired of trying to think of a present for that certain someone who has everything? Do you want to find a unique gift that has real meaning and will be unforgettable? How about buying them a bale of hay (or two or three or four)? Hay, you say? Well, it beats getting coal in your stocking! Here’s how it works, your donation will help us purchase hay for a therapy horse for a day, a week or more depending on your purchase amount. Once your request is received, the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society will mail out a gift bookmark (not the actual bale of hay!) to your recipient, notifying them that you’ve made the purchase on their behalf. Alternatively, you can pick up the gift bookmark at the CVTRS office and present it to your loved one in whichever way you wish: laid out on a dish, wrapped up in a box, or maybe inside some socks! Consider the gift of giving this season that CVTRS supports a local charity, is environmentally friendly, socially conscientious and is unique. When was the last time you gave a bale of hay for Christmas? Please see purchase forms in the paper or check out www.cvtrs. com. Requests must be received in the office on or before Dec. 13 to make sure your recipient receives the mailed notification in time. In December, the CVTRS is open 9 a.m. to noon from Monday to Friday

fluctuate either up or down sometimes very quickly based on the Bank of Canada’s overnight rate — and that will definitely have an impact on your total interest cost and perhaps your monthly payment. Even if your monthly payment remains the same, when interest rates rise, the amount applied to the principal will be reduced. Will interest rates rise? Probably — they are currently at historic lows, so there appears to be nowhere to go but up. One mortgage option that’s gaining traction is the blended rate mortgage, which offers a combination of both fixed and variable rate financing and blends the benefits and risks of each. The best choice for

you depends on your personal financial objectives, your overall financial plan and what some experts term your insomnia factor. You can get the advice you need from your professional adviser. J. Kevin Dobbelsteyn is a certified financial planner with Investors Group Financial Services Inc. His column appears every Wednesday.

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THE COMOX VALLEY Therapeutic Riding Society has a different kind of Christmas gift suggestion for you. until Dec. 15. For more information, call 250-338-1968. Tax receipts are available for donations $10 and over. The Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society has been serving the C o m o x Valley since 1987. It is a registered non-profit that provides therapeutic riding programs for children and adults with physical, mental and emotional challenges. CVTRS has 12 horses in its care that are carefully chosen and trained to do many specific jobs. Therapeutic riding has many social, psychological and physical benefits for riders. — Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society

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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-ANON If a family member or friend is using drugs, how does it affect you? We can help. Call Rene 250-3342392, Sharon 250-339-7906, or Jack 250-334-3485.

Wednesday, Nov. 23 C.V. CAMERA Club education meeting, Multipurpose Room, Isfeld Secondary, 7 p.m. sharp. All levels of expertise welcome. FMI: www.comoxvalleycameraclub.org.

Thursday, Nov. 24 COURTENAY Library presents Storytime every Thursday & Saturday morning until Dec. 17, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. For children aged 2–5 & caregivers. Drop-in. FMI: Mary Donlan 250-334-3369. MEDITATION Group: Ch’an (Chinese Zen) meets, Room 200, Courtenay Elementary School, McPhee Ave., 7–9 p.m. By donation. FMI: chancommunity.ca. C.V. GLOBAL Awareness Network meeting, lower Native Sons Hall, 6:30–9 p.m. Open to all Comox Valley groups/individuals involved (or wish to be) in international development, fair trade & social justice issues. FMI: www.cvglobalawareness. com, cvglobalawareness@ gmail.com. C.V. METAPHYSICAL Explorations Group meets, Lions Den, 1729 Comox Ave., 7–9 p.m. Anne Bell facilitates exploration of Integral Enlightment/ Evolutionary Spirituality. All welcome. By donation. FMI: Anjali 250-338-1690.

Friday, Nov. 25 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Aspen Idiens Pathway walk; meet at Bosley’s parking lot near Comox Quality Foods, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Betty Lou 250218-7908, Val 250-871-4645, Gina 250-890-9336, www. cvnewcomers.net. FIRST NATIONS Craft Fair, 3300 Comox Rd., Courtenay, 4–7 p.m. Handmade gifts, moccasins, jewelry, cedar, baking, hot food & much more. ANDERTON Therapeutic Gardens Christmas House Tour, 12–4 p.m. & 5–9 p.m. FMI: Annie 250-339-5846, Shirley 250-339-5350. SOROPTIMIST International of Courtenay members distribute hotline cards with domestic abuse emergency support contact info to local businesses for placement in women’s restrooms. FMI: Sharon Chappell 250-336-2810, Gloria Gietz 250-339-3197.

Saturday, Nov. 26 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. C.V. UKRAINIAN Cultural Society’s Christmas Bake Sale, Driftwood Mall, 10 a.m. Cabbage rolls, perogies, bread, pies, goodies. FMI: Eva 250339-7355. KITTY CAT P.A.L Society Christmas bake & craft sale, Driftwood Mall, 10 a.m. [Contact Laurie for baking donations 250-339-2710, landkonisle@telus.net; Joan for craft donations 250-7030349, gardenlore@gmail.

com] FIRST NATIONS Craft Fair, 3300 Comox Rd., Courtenay, 4–7 p.m. Handmade gifts, moccasins, jewelry, cedar, baking, hot food & much more. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, Ryan Rd. near Superstore, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. FMI: www. kittycatpals.com. COURTENAY Library presents Storytime every Thursday & Saturday morning until Dec. 17, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. For children aged 2–5 & caregivers. Drop-in. FMI: Mary Donlan 250-334-3369. COMOX Legion Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. White elephant, crafts & baking. FMI: Stella 250-339-0901. LAUGHTER Yoga, Zen Zero, 470B 5th St. (corner 5th & England), 1:30–2:30 p.m. Men & women all ages welcome. Drop-in by donation; no experience required; wear comfortable clothes. FMI: 250-339-2195, 250-339-2687. ANDERTON Therapeutic Gardens Christmas House Tour, 12–4 p.m. & 5–9 p.m. FMI: Annie 250-339-5846, Shirley 250-339-5350. FREE CRYSTAL Bowl Concert with sound practitioner/musician Mikeoula, Cumberland United Church, 2690 Penrith, 5 p.m. Feel free to bring pillows, blankets so you can truly relax & enjoy. FMI: 250871-4882.

Sunday, Nov. 27 UNION Bay Christmas Craft Sale, Union Bay Community Hall, 10–3 p.m. 65 tables. Souper luncheon. FMI: Dave 250-335-2317. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. UNITY Comox Valley presents The Relationship: A Top Priority Workshop with Dr. Gail Muzio, Lions Den, Nordin Street, Comox, 1 p.m. $35. To register call Anne 250-334-1697. FMI: unitycomoxvalley.com. COMOX Legion dance with music by Charlie Wells Band, 2–6 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m.: tickets ($8.50) at bar or call 250-3392112.

Tuesday, Nov. 29 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, Nov. 30 COUNCIL of Canadians meets, Seniors Lounge, Florence Filberg Centre, Courtenay, 7 p.m. Canada-Europe Trade Agreement (CETA) discussed. All welcome. FMI: 250-334-1912, 250-338-6265.

Thursday, Dec. 1 COURTENAY Library presents Storytime every Thursday & Saturday morning until Dec. 17, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. For children aged 2–5 & caregivers. Drop-in. FMI: Mary Donlan 250-334-3369. MEDITATION Group: Ch’an (Chinese Zen) meets, Room 200, Courtenay Elementary School, McPhee Ave., 7–9 p.m. By donation. FMI: chancommunity.ca.

Friday, Dec. 2 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Comox downtown & Marina Park walk; meet at Port Augusta Marina parking lot, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Bev 250-871-2027, Susanne 250941-5478, Sue 250-898-8333, www.cvnewcomers.net.

Saturday, Dec. 3 COURTENAY Library presents Storytime every Thursday & Saturday morning until Dec. 17, 300–6th St., 10:30–11 a.m. For children aged 2–5 & caregivers. Drop-in. FMI: Mary Donlan 250-334-3369.

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Holiday Show this Saturday Fourth annual event put on by Women in Business The fourth annual Women in Business Holiday Show and Sale happens this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crown Isle Resort. Entry is free. Door prizes will be offered. More than 20 vendors will be participating.

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First YPCV meeting packed More than 75 young business people from across the Comox Valley attended the first meeting of the Young Professionals of Comox Valley (YPCV), hosted Nov. 15 at the Old House Village Inn and Suites. “To say that I was completely blown away with attendance figures is an understatement,” says YPCV organizer Joe Renooy. “This is definitely something that we needed in the Valley, and the response from the young business people at the meeting proved that point. The event was scheduled to begin at 5 p.m., and by 5:15 p.m., the room was nearly full.”

Following an informal networking session to kick off the event, Renooy outlined how the idea for the group came about and where he would like to see it go in the future. The YPCV aims to promote social interaction and assist in the professional development of the Comox Valley’s future business leaders. The group is open to business professionals, employees and entrepreneurs younger than 40 who live or work in the Comox Valley. “Networking and learning from each other will be an important aspect of the group, but we’ll also want to give back

to our community,” explained Renooy. “Our next event has already been organized, as we want to keep this momentum going,” added Matthew Beckett, YPCV co-organizer. The next event will be an informal mixer this Friday at the Chalk Lounge in the Westerly Hotel at 1590 Cliffe Ave., beginning

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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

The voters have spoken Voters painted new faces into the Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland council pictures, but didn’t rip up the canvases and start over. The most prominent change is Courtenay mayor-elect Larry Jangula, who edged Greg Phelps. Jangula is hardly a new face, though, after his many years as a councillor. Running a meeting and showing leadership as a mayor are different than being a councillor. Jangula will draw on his experience and knowledge of the community. Ronna-Rae Leonard and Doug Hillian are back to represent left-wing issues, although it looks like they’ll be minority voices. Manno Theos and Jon Ambler were re-elected handily, while fellow Common Sense endorsees Starr Winchester and Bill Anglin will ensure business issues are heard. Paul Ives held onto the mayor’s job in Comox by defeating Bernie Poole — by an even slimmer margin than in the Courtenay mayoral race. Ives said he heard the Common Sense mantra of limiting spending and taxes. Common Sense-endorsed Tom Grant and Ken Grant topped the polls in Comox councillor voting and political newcomer Maureen Swift was a strong fourth. Patti Fletcher and Hugh MacKinnon are back and so is Barbara Price. Expect council to record more 4-3 votes in the next three years instead of 5-2 (as the Grants were consistently outvoted in the past three years). Gwyn Sproule and Kate Greening were reelected to Cumberland council, which was guaranteed to have two new people to replace Bronco Moncrief and Leslie Baird, who ran unopposed to replace Mayor Fred Bates. As the swing vote on the current council, Baird usually sided with Bates and Moncrief. With Roger Kishi and fellow newcomer Conner Copeman joining council, the dynamic has changed significantly. Time will tell, but it looks like council in the village will be less sympathetic to developers. And Rick Grinham’s experience will be invaluable to a school board with several new people. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Record Question of the Week This week: Eighty-one per cent of our online voters so far say they are concerned about rising spending by municipal governments. To help send a message one way or the other to our new municipal officials, visit www. comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll. Ad determined Conner Copeman was elected to Cumberland council Saturday as enough voters looked past his wheelchair and his youth.

Although more than 40 per cent of eligible voters in Comox cast municipal election ballots, fewer than 30 per cent did so in Courtenay and Cumberland.

‘System’ can’t touch bullying Dear editor, I found myself boiling over with frustration upon reading the heart-rending letter from the parent of a bullied student. This problem has been going on since the beginning of time, but today we are no closer to dealing with it effectively than at any time in the past. If anything, things are worse. I speak as a recently retired teacher so I have direct experience with the “system.” I also speak as someone who was bullied as a child, so I have been on the receiving end of bullying, too. Most people of my age group remember how things used to be with bullying. If you could, you avoided the bullies. If you couldn’t do that, you had a choice of accepting it as your lot in life or fighting back. But those were the days of fair fights in the schoolyard, before cellphones and the Internet could be used to co-ordinate an attack on and prevent the escape of an intended victim. Before “stomping” someone’s teeth to pieces on the corner of a curb became fashionable. Before swarming. If you publicly took on the bully in the old days it was usually one on one. Both of you would likely get in trouble with school authorities but the bullying usually stopped, though not always. Then, and all too often now, many adults in authority (school officials, police) thought of you, the victim, as a wimp and a loser. I’m not kidding. The only difference is that in the old days, they said as much to your face. I can attest to that fact from personal experience. Today, adults with that attitude are forced to pay lip service and pretend to care about you but they do little or nothing to help you, as the parent’s letter so tragically describes. Meanwhile, the bullies strut around in triumph, secure in the

knowledge that nothing is going to happen to them that they care about. Of course, the authorities I describe will loudly deny that anyone in their organization has such an attitude but actions speak louder than words. My response to any such denials is that if you really mean what you say about caring for the victim, then do something that actually puts an immediate stop to the behaviour, even it it

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costs you your job. Put it on the line for the kids you say you care about. If you are not prepared to do that, then no one is interested in listening to your denials or platitudes. And, that, unfortunately, is part of the problem, too. Here are the sad facts. Teachers and administrators, even when they genuinely do care about helping a bullied student, are powerless to take any decisive action. It is possible to suspend the offending bully (or, more typically, bullies), but such young people care little about that type of “consequence.” Often, such students are chronic offenders and the consequences they face for any particular transgression actually diminish over time as the school administration realizes that they are having no effect. School district discipline committees have, on paper, the authority to banish a student from the district (expulsion), but are very reluctant to do so, even in the case of the most egregious offences. Moreover, they can now be overruled by the new super

superintendents, whose primary mandate is to keep students in school, no matter what. This apparently includes accepting any number of bullying-related student suicides rather than removing the bullies responsible for it. There are things that can and should be done. It seems from the parent’s letter that the offending bullies are members of sports teams. These teams and their organizers should be put under pressure, or better yet, be required to enact and enforce policies that permanently ban any young person who is determined to be engaging in this sort of behaviour from participating in the sport. Sad as it is, sports are far more important to many of these kids than any sort of academic achievement. Taking away their opportunity to participate in sports is a consequence that they would really try and avoid. Parents, there are things you can do, too. You can swear criminal complaints and prosecute bullies under the criminal code. It isn’t easy or cheap to do but making one good example will go a long way toward deterring others. You have to weigh the difficulty and cost against the happiness, and maybe even the life, of your child. You can also sue the authorities for dereliction of their duties, both institutionally and individually. You can also sue the parents of the bullies. Get legal advice and go after them. The school board can enact policies that fast-track bullies through the expulsion process. Any parent who is facing the prospect of having to drive their bullying kid to Campbell River or Parksville to school every day is likely going to take steps to rein in that kid. Our kids usually can’t stand up to bullies. But we can and we Scott Goodman, should. Courtenay

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Mayor Bates sets record straight Dear editor, While I do not make it a practice to respond to letters to the editor, I feel I must clarify my role in the matter of the CAO selection for the residents of Cumberland. My first suggestion to council was to consider leaving this selection process to the new council in December and that was declined by the majority and that is fair enough. I then proposed that the mayor and two councillors along with an HR professional, and a CAO from another jurisdiction form the selection committee and make recommendation to the whole council for final approval. Since the three councillors who eventually formed the committee all wanted to be on it and did not wish

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to spend money on the professional additions, I chose not to be a part of it and I did nothing to block them from carrying out their democratic right. When I was contacted by the media to advise me that there was a lot of talk around town, which I had also heard, that the selection was wrong and the

candidate was not suitable, I stated clearly that I do not know the candidate and he may be very good, but the process was a mockery. That was no doubt a strong word, which I normally would not have used, but my concern was not sour grapes, and I did not disrespect the democratic process. I, in fact told the mayor-elect that if they are happy with their choice, good for them. They do not need my blessing. But it is my obligation to respond to a question and I did so. I did not go out and approach the media. My concern was more for the need for the process to withstand the scrutiny of a challenge from one of the other candidates. I believe I have served fairly well for the past 15 years and made the choice

to let new blood take over on my own, so there would be no reason for “sour grapes.” I have no doubt made mistakes and will continue to make them in whatever I do, but I have never done anything that was not intended to be for the betterment of the Village of Cumberland and I will stand behind that statement in my what I feel is an earned retirement. If there are those who wish to continue to throw mud, so be it. I have no difficulty accepting that everyone will not share my vision, but do not accept that I should be ashamed of my actions on behalf of my village. Fred Bates, Cumberland Editor’s note: Mayor Fred Bates did not run for re-election.

Theos grateful to Courtenay voters Dear editor, I would like to extend a huge thank you to the wonderful people of Courtenay. Thank you very much for taking the time out of your day and giving myself and all the other hard working candidates the privilege of your vote. We are fortunate enough to live in such an amazing city with incredibly kind and respectful residents. I am honoured to represent you and I will continue to work hard on your behalf. Words can not describe how grateful I am to my family. I hardly spent time with my wife and children during this election as I campaigned door to door during the day and worked

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at night. Their patience and your support made it all work. Congratulations to Larry Jangula, you always conduct yourself with the highest respect and integrity. We will miss Greg

Phelps’ perspectives on issues. Courtenay is lucky to have some exciting fresh candidates such as Dave Smith and Marcus Felgenhauer. You both brought energy and enthusiasm to the table. Bill Anglin worked door to door so hard. I was constantly behind him. Stuart Maclnnis, you are a classy young man with a great future. Doug Kerr has a big heart and passion. John Van Egmond and Erik Eriksson, your perseverance is an inspiration to others. Welcome back to my colleagues Jon Ambler, RonnaRae Leonard, and Doug Hillian. I look forward to

working with you for the next three years. Great job to the other candidates as well. Courtenay residents treat each other like an extended family and like any family we will have disagreements, but it is important to communicate with others in a dignified and respectful manner. We need to listen to all ideas brought to the table in order to make informed decisions for the greater good of our community. We can do it. Manno Theos, Courtenay Editor’s note: Manno Theos was re-elected to Courtenay council Saturday by topping the polls.

Affordable housing supporters vanish Dear editor, Once again a local developer interested in the building of affordable housing has been thwarted by the City of Courtenay, this time by city council. The proposal by Mathot Homes was unceremoniously denied by council on third reading. There didn’t seem to be any problem after the first and second readings as both garnered unanimous support. A public

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hearing heard from about 20 dissenters and there was an additional petition from 60 local people, also dissenters, this in a neighbourhood of about 2,000 residents. Most talked about how bad the area was in the mid-’90s. What happened to the so-called affordable housing supporters on council? Don’t they know that the vacancy rate for rental apartments has declined to less that 2.2 per cent?

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Why is it that in Nanaimo, after the city received a 1,400-plus names petition against a project, their council worked with the developer and eventually it was approved? The City of Courtenay has steadfastly refused to accommodate any new affordable housing projects, such as the Washington Inn expansion, FourSquare Church project for families, Ninth Street project,

Laurel Lodge, etc. No new rental housing has been created in more than 20 years, so is it no surprise to see homelessness rising, and that many more people are at risk of becoming homeless. Perhaps the new council should take note! Change is urgently needed. Ted Brooks, Comox Editor’s note: Ted Brooks was the founding chair of the Comox Valley Commission to End Homelessness.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Quality Foods stores that made the decision to close for Remembrance Day, putting respect above profit. What a refreshing change.

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NO MATTER HOW many times you vote for someone, they never follow through on their campaign promises or wonder why they are paid the big bucks for the limited amount of time that they spend in Parliament, whilst the rest of us have little to survive on and the cost of living keeps on rising continually with no monies rising for us. Or why when the B.C. residents state they do not want something, such as the smart meters or the water meters, they are being forced on us (this is supposed to be a democratic country). The hydro company was able to purchase tickets to the Olympics and give them away as incentives for customers for power smarting (I did not use heat for one year (warm year) and it did not make a difference in my hydro bill. In another rental, I also was charged for what a previous tenant had used during their tenure in the rental, in our first month of tenancy — it was later shown that I did not use the same amount of hydro the previous tenant used. The hydro company was also able to purchase a room for their use during the Olympics. All this at our expense, as where else would they receive the money to do this. Or the telephone company that, when one calls on a telephone matter, we are directed to the Philippines all the time (isn’t this suppose to be a Canadian company?)! Many times, one has not been able to receive an answer to the question put! Or the fact that everyone pays taxes and years ago, the highways, local roads and ditches were maintained. Now there are so many holes in the road, it does cause accidents, etc., and with the ditches full of bush and trees, it is difficult to see when coming out of a side road!

I WOULD LIKE to thank the businesses, and the community for their generous help which enabled our club to raise funds for a couple of needy children, who lost their mother this last summer. We managed to raise $5,500 for these kids. On Oct. 29 we had a masquerade party at the Comox Legion. It ended up being a great party with everyone having a lot of fun. Again wishing to say a very big thank you for your generous support!

KAL TIRE IS a local business we have used for many years and will continue to use in the future. When their customary excellent service wasn’t up to par on one recent visit, they more than made up for it. The reason was having too many customers requiring service on the same day, another indication of their good service and reputation in the Valley. ABOVE AND BEYOND Tree Service do excellent work; they are quick, tidy, and reliable. And, they do go above and beyond; we appreciate their dedication to leave our yard in the best condition possible despite the rain and wind.

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Caring, sharing are lost concepts Dear editor, The Occupy movement has been a total failure. Too bad the message was not sent by average Canadians who work, or have retired and see the David Hahn pension deal as an example of government out of touch with most of us. I’m disturbed when local government administrators receive large wage and benefit packages with no accountability to anyone. The silent majority continues to be disinterested. I too, am frustrated by the extreme left and right. Even in local politics. The homeless/street people issue is to “too hard to handle” by our well-compensated MLAs and MPs who are responsible for making the laws to address these issues. What do we do with the addicted people? How about mandatory rehab, and support for those that have mental health problems? We should start by making homelessness and street living, unacceptable in our society. A society that cares and shares. Isn’t this the message that has been lost? Phil Harrison, Comox

Let’s talk before mutilating ecosystem Dear editor, Recently, DND indicated they were engaged in ongoing negotiations with Cape Lazo property owners for ongoing negotiations. The only “negotiations” that have been going on between DND and the Wireless Road/ Kye Bay Road property owners have been in the media. Property owners requested a meeting with Col. Benninger — no response. They’ve made enquiries through other parties to try to facilitate a meeting — no luck. Any flight safety issue that might have existed over the last 30 years by reason of the trees has been resolved by the recent increase in aircraft operating altitudes. Flight safety has been achieved, so it’s time to discuss the real issue. The remaining

Students insulted Fill ZPVS DBSU Dear editor, Our granddaughter is a high school student in the Valley. Today at school their teachers handed out all their report cards to the students. While they were on the usual report card format, they were completely blank with no grade marks or teacher remarks. What a blatant insult to these students from the teachers trying to get their point across that they are on limited administrative duties while trying to reach a settlement at the bargaining table. My message to the teachers is — do your job and quit punishing the kids. Ray L. Lindsay, Comox

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Tears flow as homeless Bob returns to his home Dear editor, I cried, I cried with happiness and sadness. Last week, I was phoned by two groups of homeless outreach workers. They hoped that they would be able to move Bob into our little community. Bob is a well-known homeless person in the Valley. He had been tenting behind Safeway for quite awhile. Bob gave himself a formal title “The president of Comox Valley Homeless Association”, although there’s no such association in the

Valley. I met Bob in 2005. He was a resident of Maple Pool for about a year. However, he drank a lot and he brought some not-so-good friends over to have fun and party quite often. In the end, we had to ask him to move out of the park. I had not met him after that, but I sometimes would read an article in a local newspaper about him. This September, I saw Bob at the barbecue event held by Dawn to Dawn in

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Simms Park. He was not the same Bob that I remembered. Bob looked older — and sick. After I confirmed that Bob would move into our little community this weekend, I asked my husband to clean the site and get ready for his trailer to connect with the services. Dali helped set up his trailer that afternoon and I went to see him right after.

Bob said, “Thank you, Jin. I am so happy to come back here I will not do any stupid things as before. I am sick now, and I need a quiet and warm place to live now. I wouldn’t believe that I have my own trailer to live; people are so generous to me.” You should have seen his eyes. He was so excited and sounded like he won the lottery. I responded to him,

bottom of Ryan Road? Winter has not started. Can you imagine trying to get an ambulance up the hill, especially if you are in the ambulance? My last diatribe citing science and the disciplines to be consulted in the choice of a site was ignored. Keep this in mind as you drive in the Valley these days, leading up to a multi-milliondollar expenditure. Bill Ouellette, Courtenay

Deer killers cowardly Dear editor, A cowardly individual in Comox has decided to eliminate our deer population. This person must be held accountable, as this is the third animal slaughtered by an arrow in one week. Was the weapon used a crossbow? Is it legal to walk our streets and kill animals with it? If this is illegal, then where is the RCMP? They apparently are not interested, cannot be bothered, it’s just a deer.

I believe animals are equal in importance to humans. If we were to eliminate wildlife and nature, what type of existence would we have? I suspect one very dull and devoid of respect for others. I am calling for a full RCMP investigation and for the Town of Comox to place a reward of $1,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction for this appalling act. It must be done. Gord Weber, Comox

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NIC poor location Dear editor, Did any of the people who thought that having the new hospital on the height of Mission Ridge was a good idea take into account two things? Where will North Island College expand to, if the land set aside for that has a hospital upon it? Did any of you consider the effects of only one inch (2.54 centimetres) of snow Monday morning and the chain reaction crash at the

”You are welcome. Remember, people can only help you so much, and you are the only person who really can help yourself with your determination. Welcome home, Bob.” Then, I left because I had to go to buy sewer pipe and water pipe for him to hook up with his trailer properly! On the way to Canadian Tire, I cried and I cried with happiness and sadness. For so many years, we have dealt with many people who need a place that has a roof,

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