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OWEN TAKEFMAN, PICTURED with care aide Jim Murdoch, was recently admitted to St. Joseph’s Hospital in respiratory distress.

is absolutely not the fault of the nurses. This is understaffing. They are just run off their feet.” Owen’s nurse could not adequately monitor his breathing and seizures because she had other acutely ill patients. When notified Takefman was being discharged, Zanbilowicz says the situation became laughable. “Where were they going to discharge him to when no one had been trained to care for his tracheotomy?” she said, noting the question became moot when he contracted C.difficile, a bacteria that can cause severe diarrhea and other intestinal problems. Takefman remains in hospital until he is better, she adds. Zanbilowicz feels her brother’s experience illustrates the problem of bed shortages and understaffing at St. Joe’s, which she attributes to lack of funding. “No one has stood up to say, ‘We can’t do this on the money you’re giving us,’ “ she says. “Eight thousand people signed a petition decrying the closing of acute-care beds and the firing of 32 nurses over one year ago but we were ignored. We were right and (thenpresident/CEO) Michael Pontus was wrong. It is a disaster and

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Visitor centres will close to make way for new one Scott Stanfield Record Staff

After several years of serving the Comox Valley, the Visitor Centre on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay will close in the spring when the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre opens its doors. The latter is scheduled to open April 1 at the interchange of the Inland Island Highway and the Comox Valley Parkway. “We’ve been the official visitor centre for the Comox Valley for over 50 years,” said Dianne Hawkins, president-CEO at the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce. “There won’t be an overlap.” The closure means two fulltime staff members and one half-

timer will lose their jobs. But the Chamber of Commerce will remain as is, “meeting the needs of the community as well as the business community,” Hawkins said. The organization relies on membership revenue. “Our quality service reports were 98 per cent when we have mystery shoppers come in and do our tests,” Hawkins said. “We’ve always had very high ratings.” Hawkins said the closure will impact the community, especially considering 60 per cent of visitors are locals. “We consistently have held numbers around 22,000 to 25,000 a year,” Hawkins said. “I wish them (new centre) all the best.” The visitor centre in Cumber-

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Patient safety threatened – man’s sister The sister of a 56-year-old man admitted recently to St. Joseph’s General Hospital says his health was endangered by an overwhelming patient load in a section of the Comox hospital that was restructured last year. Owen Takefman was recently admitted to St. Joseph’s Hospital in respiratory distress and given a tracheotomy in order to breathe, says sister Ann Zanbilowicz. The physically and mentally challenged man received proper care in the Intensive Care Unit, she says. In fact, he might not have lived through the first few days without 24-hour monitoring, Zanbilowicz adds. The situation changed, she explains, when Takefman was transferred to the medical/surgical transitional care unit on the third floor, where she says things were more stressful and chaotic for patients and staff. “What we saw and were told was that nurses are overwhelmed by the patient load,” Zanbilowicz says, noting Owen’s inability to ring a bell for help. “He was in danger because there wasn’t enough staff to sit with him. This

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Couns. Tom Grant and Fletcher of Comox. Cumberland will be represented alternately by Couns. Gwyn Sproule and Roger Kishi. Sproule will represent the Village at the CVRD board and sport commission meetings while Kishi will attend

solid waste and hospital board meetings. After the three area directors are chosen in provincial municipal elections, Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland councillors appoint representatives to complete the board of directors.

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it’s getting worse as more elderly people are moved into the very limited acute-care beds on the third floor.” Aside from the greater number of patients on the third floor, Zanbilowicz notes the pressure on doctors to discharge patients when others await help in the emergency department. “The administration swore last year that this wouldn’t happen: ‘No acute care beds will be lost. We have a plan with VIHA (Vancouver Island Health Authority) that will resolve the pressure on acutecare beds.’ Not only has it happened but there

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are still elderly people who should be in residential care in beds on the third floor and the first floor, not just the

transition unit.” Hospital administration did not return calls by press time.

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School District adds two people Scott Stanfield Record Staff

JACKIE WATSON INTRODUCES her proposed non-profit supportive housing facility that will provide transitional housing and life skills training for women. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK

House would assist transition Erin Haluschak Record Staff

From a former farm home to a family residence, the former Farquharson house is undergoing another transformation — to offer unique Vancouver Island services to women. The house will be known as Double Waters, a nonprofit supportive housing facility that will provide transitional housing and life skills training for women. Jackie Watson, executive director of the organization, said the facility will offer assistance to women who have completed a rehabilitation program and are moving from dependent relationships into independent, self-sufficient lifestyles. “This facility will house

only women over 19 and we want to provide a safe environment that empowers them and propels them out into the community with a new and exciting future,” explained Watson at the opening Friday. She noted Double Waters is aimed to house up to eight women who have completed a recovery program and to help them transition into the community based on a seven-step module that includes vocational training, fitness, volunteering and independent living skills. “There’s nothing like this facility on the Island,” added Watson. “I was always so excited for (the women) when I saw them on their graduation day and what I ran into over and over was that they were so scared ... they’re ill-equipped to 2012 Wolf Creek 816

transition into a community successfully without relapsing.” Watson said it was a combination of having a large, empty house along with a need to help women through her volunteering which brought about the idea to open the facility. “I bought (the house) in 2007 for me and my three kids and all of my kids moved out and I was left with this big house; one of the things that I started to do was volunteering at Stepping Stones (a recovery centre in the Comox Valley),” she noted. “I believe the vision was put on my heart. I started that real scary process on my own and about a month ago I had three women volunteer their time to help me and encourage me and

get out there with their own giftings to gather people around and get work done, so here we are.” Watson said the approximate duration of stay for women at Double Waters will be between six to 12 months, with women paying by a sliding fee scale for their stay. In her business plan, Watson noted there is $39,710 worth of startup expenses for the facility, with $40,910 total funding required, which she hopes to acquire through fundraising and government resources. Watson hopes to see the facility welcoming clients in February. For more information on Double Waters, visit www. doublewaters.ca. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Two new members have joined the School District 71 senior management team. Russell Horswill takes over as secretary-treasurer and Ian Heselgrave is the new director of operations. Horswill, the chief financial officer in Grande Prairie, Alta., has previously served as secretary-treasurer in B.C. and Alberta school districts. He replaces Len Ibbs. For the past eight-plus years Heselgrave has been operations manager at the Comox Valley Airport. He begins his new job in January. It’s with a “heavy heart” that Heselgrave leaves the airport. “It was a really difficult decision, but these opportunities don’t come up all that often in the Valley,” he said. “I think I was ready for a change and some new

challenges. I’m excited about what’s coming but sad to leave. I have a great ops team here. I’m going to miss them all.” During his time at the airport Heselgrave notes the period of transition from the old facility that was “plunked in the middle of the base” to the new terminal that was actively supported by the community. The transition to his new position should be relatively seamless considering operations are “fairly consistent” in terms of ensuring safe and efficient facilities that meet the needs. “The needs will change a bit because of the users,” Heselgrave said. “The school district is all about the kids and making sure they have proper schools that meet all sorts of changing demands. There’s a lot more technology demand in the schools and transitioning to 21st century learning.” reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Three men charged The Comox Valley RCMP have three local men in custody after a break-in to a home and a serious assault on the occupant last week. A 22-year-old Courtenay man was airlifted from St. Joseph’s General Hospital and was last reported to be in serious condition, the RCMP reported Friday. The victim was in his residence in the 1100 block of Piercy

Road in Courtenay when he was attacked last Tuesday at around 3:30 in the afternoon. Sebastian Penny and Dylon Babin, both 18, and Jacob Seal, 22, have been charged with aggravated assault, break-and-enter and robbery. All three were remanded to custody until their court appearances this week. — Comox Valley RCMP

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tourism region. “We know our employees are our most important resource, so we try to be a good employer,” Dyson said, noting staffing levels will vary according to seasons. In winter, for instance, there are just three employees at other centres while numbers at least double in the summer. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Islands Trust assigns duties Record Staff A re-elected Islands Trust trustee representing Denman Island was elected Wednesday to the executive committee. David Graham was one of three vice-chairs selected to assist returning chair Sheila Malcolmson of Gabriola Island. The Islands Trust executive committee oversees the day-to-day business of the Islands Trust on behalf of the trust council between the quarterly meetings of the entire council, and each of its members are assigned to serve as the chairs of the local trust committees. Graham will be chair of the Hornby, Gabriola, Gambier and Lasqueti local trust committees. Peter Luckham of Thetis Island will serve in that capacity for Denman. Re-elected Hornby Island trustee Tony Law was acclaimed with Susan Morrison of Lasqueti to serve on

the trust fund board, a land conservancy for Canada’s islands in the Salish Sea, made up of the Strait of Georgia, Juan de Fuca Strait and Puget Sound. The Islands Trust Council is a federation of local government bodies representing 25,000 people living within the Islands Trust Area. The Islands Trust is responsible for preserving and protecting the unique environment of the Islands Trust Area through planning and regulating land use, development management, education, co-operation with other agencies, and land conservation. The area covers the islands and waters between the B.C. mainland and southern Vancouver Island, including Howe Sound and as far north as Comox (excluding Texada Island). The area is approximately 5,200 square kilometres in size and includes 13 major islands and over 450 smaller islands.

Thursday is your final chance to pluck a tag off a special Christmas tree in the Comox Valley and make Christmas brighter for a local child. First Insurance Agencies is running the 11th annual Secret Santa program. Since its inception in 2001, Secret Santa has provided an increasing number of gifts to families in need. The Secret Santa concept, which is cosponsored by JET-FM and the Comox Valley Record, is a simple one. Rather than leave children from cashstrapped families without gifts, Secret Santa allows people to anonymously purchase a gift from a real child’s wishlist, and have that gift connected with the child in time for Christmas. Children’s names are on tags that have been placed on Christmas trees at partner businesses. You remove a tag from a tree, buy a gift, and return the unwrapped gift to the same location, or any First Insurance office. Volunteers anonymously deliver the gifts to the parents of the registered children, for opening on Christmas day. This year, trees are in all First Insurance offices. In the Comox Valley, trees are located at Ascent Physio, Courtenay Family Chiropractic, Cumberland Dental, Curves Courtenay, Dairy Queen, Driftwood Dental, Glacier Greens, Plates,

Shoppers Drug Mart, South Country Feed, Fitness Excellence and the Comox Valley Record plus the three First Insurance offices.

It is the goal of program organizers that no child in the community is left to greet Christmas morning without a gift. If you

are unable to shop, you can also participate by donating to the program, and one of the Secret Santa volunteers will do the shop-

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Preliminary hearing eliminated Erin Haluschak Record Staff

LINDSEY NICHOLLS AT left is what she looked like at 14 and at right what she might look like today.

RCMP search to pursue tip Comox Valley RCMP, with the assistance of a forensic identification specialist, searched a rural property Dec. 6 and 7 in Royston. The search was prompted by a tip from the public that was received after the September 2011 press conference held in regard to the 1993 disappearance of 14-year-old Lindsey Nicholls. The search was conducted with the co-operation of the current property owner. There is absolutely no link between the current owner and the owner of the property in the early 1990s, the RCMP stressed Friday. The co-operation provided by the current owner was tremendously helpful in enabling the search to be conducted. No additional information was obtained as a result of the extensive search of the property. Judy Peterson, Lindsey’s mother was aware that the RCMP was conducting the search and provided the following comments about the most recent information involving the investigation. “This has been a very difficult week, but it means so much to our family that so much effort went into fol-

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Hamper delivery near Volunteers still needed to deliver in Coast Realty campaign Record Staff

MEMBERS OF 12 Military Police Flight at CFB Comox celebrate the lighting of their 20th annual Christmas Tree of Lights.

Military police support blind With the press of a button, members of 12 Military Police Flight brought some holiday cheer to 19 Wing Comox, as they lit up their 20th annual Christmas Tree of Lights. This is just one of several initiatives across Canada to raise awareness of the Military Police Fund for Blind Children (MPFBC). “The Blind Fund is very dear to our Military Police members and we are proud to

donate our time and efforts to making the fund a success,” said Capt. Raul Hollmayer, 12 Military Police flight commander. “We hope that this tree will encourage people to support blind children in-need during the holidays and throughout the year.” In 1957, the fund’s founder, Provost Marshal Col. James Stone, father of a blind daughter himself, was struck by the financial difficulties that

often faced other blind children, their families and organizations that struggled to help them. Today, the MPFBC supports blind children and young adults (up to age 21), as well as organizations that specialize in the recreation and education of blind children. One hundred per cent of funds raised are put back into the community. The annual Christmas Tree of Lights is only one of the activi-

ties that continue to proudly promote the involvement of Military Police in the local community. The MPFBC is run and managed by Military Police volunteers and remains unique as Canada’s only military charity. For more information on the Military Police Fund for Blind Children, visit http:// mpfbc.com/index_e. html. — 12 Military Police Flight

Help and donations needed for dinner Record Staff The annual Earl Naswell Community Christmas Dinner for the needy takes place from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 25 upstairs at the Filberg Centre. The dinner is free of charge and will con-

tain all the trimmings, cooked and served by volunteers. The event dates back a few decades when the namesake was struggling with life. Naswell got back on his feet when he found work. He then decided to do something for

those down on their luck and started going from business to business collecting food for a dinner. It started with about 10 people. These days, the event typically attracts 200 to 250 guests. Last year, a total of 325 people were served.

Christmas Stocking Stuffers

The dinner is made possible by donations of turkeys, vegetables, cakes, desserts, toys and cash. To volunteer or donate, call Gerry Smith at 250-338-7858, Rob James at 250-3391367 or Pam Morrison at 250-336-8684.

WINTER TIRES

With one week left before delivery day, Coast Realty Group’s Christmas hamper program is left with less than a dozen hampers to fill for families in need. Representative Annette Bowden said they hope to fill 580 hampers in total this year. The program, which is into its 21st year, helps families with hampers filled with about $150 worth of food and gifts. Individuals, families, businesses and schools sponsor a family and get a list of food items to fill the hamper. Last year, more than 600 families signed up for a hamper. On Dec. 21, Coast Realty is asking for volunteers to help deliver the hampers to the families. To help, the organi-

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If you have a dog over six months of age and live in one of the following areas you need to license your dog each year: Baynes Sound - (Area ‘A’ Vancouver Island portion) South of the City of Courtenay to Cook Creek, including Minto, Royston, Union Bay and Fanny Bay. Lazo North (Area ‘B’) The Comox Peninsula, Little River, Balmoral Beach, Point Holmes, Bates Beach, Meadowbrook, Huband Road, and Tsolum. Puntledge-Black Creek (Area ‘C’) Merville, Black Creek, Dove Creek, Saratoga Beach, Arden (west of Cumberland Road), Powerhouse Road, Lake Trail, Marsden, Plateau Road, and north to the Oyster River.

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Dog licensing through the use of tags makes it easy to identify dogs and re-connect lost pets with their owners.

(Note: residents of the City of Courtenay, Town of Comox and Village of Cumberland must contact their municipal ofÀces to obtain dog licences.) The licence fee for a dog that is spayed or neutered is $5.00 The licence fee for a dog that is not spayed or neutered is $15.00 Purchase your licence at: Comox Valley Regional District 600 Comox Road, Courtenay Tel: 250-334-6000 or Courtenay SPCA 1668 Ryan Road East, Courtenay Tel: 250-339-7722

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zation is asking people to show up at the warehouse in the Comox Centre Mall beginning at 8:30 a.m. There is also a need for drivers to distribute the hampers around the Comox Valley. To

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Just in time for Christmas Direct from the UK to You

25 0FF %

Quality Foods

Kipling

Mini Battenberg Cakes

Soreen

Malt Loaf For

Flake Cake

Heinz

6’s

415gr

2$ 99

for

4 Pack

Branston

300gr

Heritage

Broad for Beans 300gr

Batchelors

300gr

4$ for

Coke 330ml

with Fiery Jamaican Root Ginger, 330ml

Each

Colmans

English for Mustard 100gr

5 2

146gr

Each

for

4 2 1lt

220-300gr

Last! While Supplies

2$ for

Real Milk Chocolate, 8’s

Coconut Covered Marshmallows 4’s

2$ for

99 Each

Fine Porrage Oats Orginal, 250gr Tunnock’s

Milk Chocolate Tea Cakes 6’s

2$ for

Real Lancashire

Eccles Cakes 1’s

Each

Blend Tea 80’s

380ml

2$ for

Each

Cadbury

Crawford’s

Custard Creams or Garibaldi for Each Biscuits

5 99

Cadbury

Digestives

Each Chocolate Lovers,

100-150gr

300gr

99 Each

Penguin Biscuits for 9’s

Bassett’s

Sherbet Lemons, Mint Favourites or Jelly Babies

4 2

Some quantities are limited. Shop early for best selection. Photos for Presentation Purposes Only. Sorry No Rainchecks!

Scott’s

Porage Oats Original Scottish Milled Oats Orginal, 500gr

99 Each

Fry’s

Classic Rich Tea Big Value Pack, 2x300gr

Jelly Tots

Fruit Gums & Pastilles

2$ for

Cadbury

Curly Wurly

205gr

Each

for

Each

Rowntree’s

180gr

for

Heritage

Digestive Cookies Milk Chocolate or

for

Rowntree

Special Toffee Original

McVitie’s

400gr

200-215gr

Indian Tonic Water

Each

50gr

Schweppes

1lt

McVities

Chocolate Cream, Orange or Peppermint

Thorntons

Flake Chocolate Bar or Dairy Milk Buttons

330ml

Regular or Diet, 2lt

Original Bitter Lemon

Snowballs

Pudding

for

2’s

Energy Drink

Schweppes

Tunnock’s

Caramel Wafer Biscuits

Chocolate Mini Rolls

Irn-Bru

Lemonade

Blancmange

Thin Cut, 850gr

Harrogate Toffee Tin

Barr

Scottish

Pearce Duff’s

Ma Made

Heinz or Aunty’s

Tunnock’s

Cadbury

Schweppes Hartley’s

Farrahs

Lucozade

Ready Brek

Apple Blackcurrant or Lemon No Sugar Added 1lt

MADE IN UK

100 gr

Ginger Beer

Robinsons

275gr

Each

Bigga or Mushy Peas

for

Old Jamaica

Piccalilli Pickle

520gr

0FF

DUALIT

Gravy Granules

Heinz

Branston Original Pickle

In Tomato Sauce, 410gr

Each

Crosse & Blackwell

Baked Beans

for

Traditional, Strong or Silverskin,454gr

5 3

170gr

Cherry

Onions

Butter Beans

170gr

for

330gr or

Crosse & Blackwell

Bisto

Red Cabbage

Haywards

Baked Beanz

Paxo

Sage & Onion Stuffing

Cadbury

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Mint Humbugs

Nairn’s

Each

Traditional Oatcakes 300gr

2$ for

Lees’ of England

Fox’s

Glacier for Mints

5 3 Macaroon Bar 70gr

4$ for

Cadbury

Dairy Milk

Turkish, Whole Nut or Milk, 230gr

Each

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Wedne sday Dec. 1 4th Locally Raised BC Poultry

Fresh Green Beans

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

Family Pack, 11.00 per kg

Mexican “Premium” 2.84 per kg

Fresh

29 per lb

Bakery Fresh

8” Pumkin Pie

per lb

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each

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o l a t l l i e k e f e o C t g h n i r n i n i s g tmas! e B s ’ t I Ferrero Rocher

Diamond Gift Box Chocolates

9 249 -300 gr

Coke or Sprite

99 2 lt

Ferrero Rocher

Chocolates

5 16’s or 156gr

Canada Dry

Ginger Ale, Tonic Water or Club Soda 12x355 ml

3$ For

99 Plus Applicable Fees

Plus Applicable Fees

one of 25 daily prizes of $25 in EACH

Over $ 6,800

to be given away!

WIN

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For every $50 purchased at A Step Above, receive a 30% SAVINGS BY GIFT CARD for a future purchase! Gift Cards at

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Inside Round Oven Roast

Family Pack, 7.69 per kg

Fresh

Fresh Chicken Drumettes

Family Pack, 11.00 per kg

Fresh

Top Sirloin Grilling Steak

Lamb Loin Chops 17.61 per kg

17.61 per kg

Black Magic

Maple Lodge Salsalitta

188gr

Chicken Thighs

Chocolates

redeemed

antibiotics & growth hormones • Vegetable Grain Fed • Produced with Pride by select Canadian Ranchers • 100% Satisfaction guaranteed

Bonus Q-Points Rocky Mountain

Ribs

600-750gr, Each

10,000

Seafood Sauce

Mayo or Miracle Whip

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dressing

285ml

890ml

414ml

Christie Oreo Frozen Dessert Sandwiches 4x125ml

2500

2999 250,000 Q-Points

Offer is in effect Monday December 12th - Sunday, December 18th

Kraft

5000

500gr

with

Kraft

500gr

Richʼs Coffee Rich

TCHIM RISTMAS!

only

PRELOADED QUALITY FOODS GIFT CARD

PER

• Naturally raised without

Heinz

Highliner Sole Fillets or English Fish in Batter

5000

JUSETFIN OR

Plus!

10,000

points

Add a little magic to your Christmas!

Boneless 908gr, Each

bonus

PER

• Canada’s #1 Angus Beef

PER

Outside Round Oven Roast

7 7 3 99

Bonus Q-Points

QF Platinum Angus

PER

8.80 per kg

Family Pack, 8.80 per kg

PER

QF Platinum Angus

Fresh Australian

Locally Raised BC Poultry

Top Sirloin Grilling Steak

Kraft

Singles Cheese Slices

Kraft

Cheese Sticks Selected, 200gr

2$ for

Heinz

Salad Cream 285ml

Kraft

Cheez Whiz

500gr

for

Daltonʼs Cocktail Cherries 250ml

Kraft Tartar or Horseradish Sauce Squeeze, 355ml

2000

99 3

2$ for

Heinz

99 3

Chili Sauce 455ml

2$ for

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500gr

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Fresh Boneless Skinless

Center Cut Boneless

Chicken Thighs

Fresh Pork Loin Chops

Family Pack, 11.00 per kg

Family Pack, 8.80 per kg

Locally Raised BC Poultry

Locally Raised BC Pork

Grimm’s

Classic Rings 375gr

Schneiders

Chicken Cordons

568gr

Works Out To $6.00 Each!

PER

Mitchell’s

Johnsonville

Olymel

375gr

Chunkies

Breakfast Sausages Chicken Wings &

Sliced Bacon 500gr

600-650gr

Each

4 4 Each

FREE & Receive A

Wonder

BUY English Muffins 2 6ʼs

Janes

Frozen Boxed Fish

Selected, 580-615gr

Each

12ʼs

A $3.19 Value FREE!

Offer is in effect Monday December 12th - Sunday, December 18th

Skippy

920gr

Peanut Butter 1kg

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General Mills

Oatmeal Crisp Cereal

2 $5 for

Nature Valley

Granola Bars 160-230gr

General Mills or Nestle

Cereal

Selected, 330-380gr

425-505gr

E.D. Smith

Triple Fruits Spread

345-500gr

99 3

2$ for

Ribs

600-750gr, Each

10,000

points

Cheerios

Classic Roast Ground Coffee

Rocky Mountain

bonus

General Mills

Folgers

6 99 8

Quality Foods Bonus Q-Points

Imperial 1.36kg

Each

Large White Eggs

Margarine

PER

Each

BUY 1 GET 1

FREE

500ml

A13

Italissima Aranciata or Pomegranate Soda 1lt

2000 Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts 275gr

7500 Jolly Time Popping Corn 907gr

5000 Pine Sol Liquid Cleaner 1.41lt

99 3

3000 Tomʼs Natural Toothpaste Selected, 85-90ml

3000

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Christmas Calendar Dollars! Over $6800 In Groceries To Be Given Away! See Store for details hile Su Armstrong

Bonjour De France

Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese

600gr

Saputo

125gr

Mini Cheese 120-132gr

320gr

Olivieri

Pasta & Cooking Sauce

Filled Pasta 540-700gr

85gr

Hans Freitag

360gr

2$ for

Del Monte

Canned Fruit

398ml

2$ for

99 For

Cocktail Shrimp or Crabmeat

106-120gr

2$ for

Signature Fudge 200gr

Triscuit Crackers

200-225gr

225gr

for

5 For

2$ for

for

Betty Crocker

Aylmer

348-398ml

120gr

141- 215gr

398ml

3$ for

Stove Top Stuffing

4$ for

Cafe Instant Coffee Beverage Mix

5 2

Ultra Thin or Traditional Crust Pizza 334-433gr

Potatoes

McCain

114-264gr

2 $5 for

Amicizia

M’lord

800gr

397gr

Pannetone

Plum Pudding

398ml

Pineapple

Kraft

Maxwell House

Christie

Ritz Crackers

Simon

300gr

Del Monte

Royal City

Christmas entertaining made easy - Shop at QF! Christie

Desiree or Noblesse Wafers

Del Monte

Cranberry Sauce

225gr

for

Gold Seal

142gr

200-400gr

Brookside

Chocolate Covered Almonds

for

Lasagna Sheets

3 Gold Seal

Whole Smoked Oysters

Wafers or Crumbs

75gr

for

Olivieri

Whole Baby Clams

Christie’s

796ml

Chocolate Sticks

Pure Pumpkin

Canned Vegetables

for

Rademaker

for

600ml

Gold Seal

E.D. Smith

500gr

250gr

Olivieri

Brick Cream Cheese

Fruit Cake

382gr

Lactantia

Ready Crust

Variety Pack, 725gr

4 99 2 $ 2$ 2$ 5 4 5 5 Chopped, 300gr

In Butter or Cheese Sauce 250gr

170gr

Pirouette Rolled Wafers

Spinach

Keebler

Super Stack Potato Chips

Glazed or Iced

Pepperidge Farm

Libby’s

Simply Steam Vegetables

Pringles

Babybel

Shredded Cheese

Green Giant

Brie or Camembert Cheese

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4$ for

Cheemo

Perogies 2kg

2 $5

99 3

for

Dare

350-450gr

225gr

Christmas Candy

Dare

Breton Crackers

Butter Shortbread Cookies 400gr

Beets

3$ for

2 $4

3$ for

for

Save on your favourite beverage ingredients at QF!

Ocean Spray

100% Juice Blend 1.89lt

Mott’s

Garden Vegetable Cocktail

Tropicana

Heinz

Tomato Juice 1.36lt

2$ for

Plus Applicable Fees

100% Pure & Natural Orange or Trop 50 Juice 1.75lt

1.89lt

Plus Applicable Fees

2$ for

Plus Applicable Fees

2$ for

Plus Applicable Fees

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Christmas Calendar Dollars! Over $6800 In Groceries To Be Given Away! See Store for details hile Su Armstrong

Bonjour De France

Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese

600gr

Saputo

125gr

Mini Cheese 120-132gr

320gr

Olivieri

Pasta & Cooking Sauce

Filled Pasta 540-700gr

85gr

Hans Freitag

360gr

2$ for

Del Monte

Canned Fruit

398ml

2$ for

99 For

Cocktail Shrimp or Crabmeat

106-120gr

2$ for

Signature Fudge 200gr

Triscuit Crackers

200-225gr

225gr

for

5 For

2$ for

for

Betty Crocker

Aylmer

348-398ml

120gr

141- 215gr

398ml

3$ for

Stove Top Stuffing

4$ for

Cafe Instant Coffee Beverage Mix

5 2

Ultra Thin or Traditional Crust Pizza 334-433gr

Potatoes

McCain

114-264gr

2 $5 for

Amicizia

M’lord

800gr

397gr

Pannetone

Plum Pudding

398ml

Pineapple

Kraft

Maxwell House

Christie

Ritz Crackers

Simon

300gr

Del Monte

Royal City

Christmas entertaining made easy - Shop at QF! Christie

Desiree or Noblesse Wafers

Del Monte

Cranberry Sauce

225gr

for

Gold Seal

142gr

200-400gr

Brookside

Chocolate Covered Almonds

for

Lasagna Sheets

3 Gold Seal

Whole Smoked Oysters

Wafers or Crumbs

75gr

for

Olivieri

Whole Baby Clams

Christie’s

796ml

Chocolate Sticks

Pure Pumpkin

Canned Vegetables

for

Rademaker

for

600ml

Gold Seal

E.D. Smith

500gr

250gr

Olivieri

Brick Cream Cheese

Fruit Cake

382gr

Lactantia

Ready Crust

Variety Pack, 725gr

4 99 2 $ 2$ 2$ 5 4 5 5 Chopped, 300gr

In Butter or Cheese Sauce 250gr

170gr

Pirouette Rolled Wafers

Spinach

Keebler

Super Stack Potato Chips

Glazed or Iced

Pepperidge Farm

Libby’s

Simply Steam Vegetables

Pringles

Babybel

Shredded Cheese

Green Giant

Brie or Camembert Cheese

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4$ for

Cheemo

Perogies 2kg

2 $5

99 3

for

Dare

350-450gr

225gr

Christmas Candy

Dare

Breton Crackers

Butter Shortbread Cookies 400gr

Beets

3$ for

2 $4

3$ for

for

Save on your favourite beverage ingredients at QF!

Ocean Spray

100% Juice Blend 1.89lt

Mott’s

Garden Vegetable Cocktail

Tropicana

Heinz

Tomato Juice 1.36lt

2$ for

Plus Applicable Fees

100% Pure & Natural Orange or Trop 50 Juice 1.75lt

1.89lt

Plus Applicable Fees

2$ for

Plus Applicable Fees

2$ for

Plus Applicable Fees

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Freybe

Authentic Smoked Beef

Hungarian, Wine or Cervelat Salami

PER

100

Crispbread

5000

points

bonus

Plain, 200gr

3000

3000 Kraft Velveeta Cheese 450gr

3000 5000 Jamieson Vitamin D

PER gr

100

Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets

2000 Del Monte Zucchini Squash 398ml

50ʼs

3000

Each

Beef Chop Suey Medium

Chow Mein .................. Medium

Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls ...........

925

Available at Select Stores

Frozen or Previously Frozen

99 PER gr

100

Alaskan Sablefish Fillets Previously Frozen

99 PER

100gr

Fresh Steelhead Fillets

29 PER gr

100

PER

100gr

Machine Peeled Shrimp Frozen or Previously Frozen

Troll Caught

Ocean to Ocean

Shrimp Ring 51/60 Count, 227gr

PER

100gr

49 Each

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Royale Grande Facial Tissue

100

Basa Fillets

Frozen or Previously Frozen

250gr

2000

7 25 8 5 99

PER gr

Boneless Skinless

Batchelorʼs Peas

Whole, 540ml

Family Pack, Per 100gr...............

100

Serving Suggestions

5000

Del Monte White Potatoes

Extra Aged Cheddar

699 199 249

Per 100gr.......................................

1000 IU, 200ʼs

2000

200gr, Each ..........................

PER gr

Seven Layer Dip

Medium

French Brie

1.89lt

3-4x141gr

PER

Made Fresh Instore

Imported

So Nice Plus Fortified Soy Beverage

Goatʼs Milk Bar Soap

127gr, Each

Arla Organic Cream Cheese

Fat Free Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Bonus Q-Points Kentucky Chicken

Breast

34 Degrees

Pepper Ham

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Bakery Fresh

Italian Buns

Raisin Bread

2$ for

Bakery Fresh

Baguette

Mini Danish

French or 60% Whole Wheat

6 99

for

Made Instore

Fruit Trifle

Cheesecake Slice...

Cupcakes

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First of three bird local counts on Dec. 14 Birders and nature enthusiasts in the Comox Valley will join birders across the western hemisphere and participate in North America’s longestrunning wintertime birding tradition, the annual Christmas bird counts (CBC). This year, over 2,200 individual counts are scheduled to take place throughout the Americas and beyond from Dec. 14 to Jan. 5.

Three Christmas bird counts take place in the Comox Valley: the Deep Bay count Dec. 14 (contact Bill Stewart at 250-3381855); the Comox count Dec. 18 (contact Carol Muirhead at 250-3310511); and the Little River/Powell River ferry count Dec. 29 (contact Art Martell at 250-334-2979). For the Comox count Dec. 18, teams of birders organized by the

THREE CAROLERS ENJOY some post-singing camaraderie at the Old House Restaurant.

Carolers number close to hundred Approximately 90 people participated in the carol walk along the Riverway Walk, including children, dogs and singers on balconies. The bird participation was slightly higher. Some of the trumpeter swans responded to Jim Boase’s trumpet. St. John` Ambulance, RCMP volunteers and camera club members added to the ambience. At dusk, the weather was calm and cool; by the finale, light gentle flakes laced the singers. Some were rusty. Many had memories of caroling when younger or in Europe and other places. They divided at the airpark loop so one group sang under streetlamps while others strolled in the dark along the shoreline. The Old House Restaurant made 10 gallons of wassail and carolers drank it all; every table was filled in the dining room. Suggestions for next year are appreciated and additions to the volunteer team are welcome. Leave a message at the Project Watershed office at 250-703-2871.

Comox Valley Naturalists Society (CVNS) will be out from dawn till dusk counting within a 24-km radius of the old Comox Post Office. If you have bird feeders in your back yard, and live within this radius, the CVNS welcomes your participation. You can phone in with your highest count of each species, seen at one time that day, in your yard. Do not count the same bird visitors more than once. Call Isobel at 250339-4559 on the 18th to report your bird counts. Bird Studies Canada and Audubon partners rely on data from the CBC database for a myriad of analyses regarding both bird conservation and climate change. During last year’s count, about 61 million birds were tallied in 2,215 locations by over 62,000 volunteers, the number of both locations and observers a record level of participation. In Canada, almost 12,000 participants in 394 counts found 3.3 million birds. The CBC began over a century ago when 27 conservationists in 25 localities, led by scientist and writer Frank Chapman, changed the course of ornithological history. On Christmas Day in 1900, the small group posed an alternative to the “side hunt,” a Christmas day activity in which teams competed to see who could shoot the most birds and small mam-

mals. Instead, Chapman proposed that they identify, count, and record all the birds they saw, founding what is now considered to be the world’s most significant citizen-based conservation effort — and a more than centuryold institution. The first Comox CBC was conducted by Alan Brooks on Dec. 24, 1919, and it has been run continuously by the Comox Valley Naturalists since 1961. The 112th CBC is expected to be larger than ever, expanding its geographical coverage and accumulating information about the winter distributions of various birds. The CBC is vital in monitoring the status of resident

and migratory birds across the Western Hemisphere, and the data, which are 100 per cent volunteer generated, have become a crucial part of Canada’s biodiversity monitoring database. For more information about CBC participation, visit Bird Studies Canada’s website at www.bsc-eoc.org/ volunteer/cbc and click on the Find a Count Near You link on the right-hand side of the page. CBC compilers enter their count data via Audubon’s website at www.christmasbirdcount.org, where the 112th count results will be viewable in near real-time. — Comox Valley Naturalists 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. S-ANON: Have you felt hurt, ashamed or alone because of sexual behavior of a loved one? We are a 12-step weekly support group providing experience, strength, hope & friendship. FMI: sanon.comoxvalley@ gmail.com, 1-888-250-7305.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 OCEAN Waves Square Dance Club Dinner & Dance with callers Fran & Roger Archambault & cuers Lorna & Carmen Corbet, Florence Filberg Centre, 6–10 p.m. Tickets: Muriel 250-339-3761. C.V. CAMERA Club Hands On meeting, Multi-purpose Room, Isfeld Secondary School, 7 p.m. sharp. Bring your camera for tips, discussion with experts. FMI: www.comoxvalleycameraclub.org.

Thursday, Dec. 15 COUNCIL of Canadians’ Christmas potluck supper, Creekside Commons, 6 p.m. WaterWatch to receive award. All welcome. FMI: 778-992-0207, 250-338-6265. MEDITATION Group: Ch’an (Chinese Zen) meets, Room 200, Courtenay Elementary School, McPhee Ave., 7–9 p.m. By donation. FMI: chancommunity.ca.

Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, 2400 Cliffe Ave., 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. COMOX Legion Christmas Brunch, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. $5/person.

Monday, Dec. 19 COMOX Legion Christmas Brunch, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. $5/person. BRANCH 17 Old Time Fiddlers Annual Christmas Dinner, Fallen Alders Hall, doors 1 p.m. $20/person includes Open Stage of music (starts 1 p.m.), door prizes, turkey/ ham dinner, gift exchange w/Santa ($10 range). Family event, all welcome. FMI/tickets: Lorraine 250-336-8302.

Tuesday, Dec. 20 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, Dec. 21 ROYAL Canadian Naval Association meets, Comox Legion, 1 p.m. Guests welcome. FMI: 250-339 5498.

Thursday, Dec. 22 UNITY Comox Valley presents Christmas Candlelighting Service, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre: carol singing 7 p.m., service at 7:30 by Dr. Rev. Gail Muzio of Victoria. FMI: www.unitycomoxvalley. com, 1-866-853-9866.

Friday, Dec. 23 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group: no walk (Christmas).

Saturday, Dec. 24 CUMBERLAND United Church Christmas Eve Service, First & Penrith, 7 p.m. All welcome to traditional candlelight service; children can participate in Nativity scene at end of service, costumes provided. FMI: Julianne 250-400-7084.

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Tuesday, Dec. 27

C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Tin Town walk; meet at Rialto Theatre parking lot, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Kate 250-338-9310, Betty Lou 250-218-7908, Doris 250-871-3407, www. cvnewcomers.net. COURTENAY Library presents Christmas Storytime, 300–6th St., 2 p.m. Stories, poems, songs & fun to celebrate the season. FMI: Mary Donlan 250-334-3369. COMOX Legion steak night: steaks 6:30–7:30 p.m., dance with music by Rick Benn to follow. Advance tickets $8.50/person (until Dec. 14). Open house at Branch all weekend.

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.

Saturday, Dec. 17

C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Foxxwood walk; meet at Comox Public Works, Guthrie & Torrence, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Glayne 250-339-0036, Gina 250-8909336, Sharon 250-941-1819, www.Cvnewcomers.net.

COURTENAY & District Fish & Game Turkey Shoot, at Shotgun Facility, 10 a.m. Open to all. Special events for Juniors & Ladies; trap, skeet & 5-stand. Cost $7/round of 10 birds. FMI: 1-250-287-8685. COURTENAY Library presents Christmas Storytime, 300–6th St., 10:30 a.m Stories, poems, songs & fun to celebrate the season. FMI: Mary Donlan 250-334-3369. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society Adopt-A-Pal, Woofy’s, Ryan Rd. near Superstore, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FMI: www.kittycatpals.com. LAUGHTER Yoga, Zen Zero, 470B–5th St., 1:30–2:30 p.m. Adults all ages (men & women) welcome. Drop-in by donation; no experience required; wear comfortable clothes. FMI: 250-339-2687. C.V. SKATING Club presents its winter gala Let It Snow, Sports centre #1, 2 p.m. Admission by donation. FMI: Kathy 250339-9872.

Sunday, Dec. 18 KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society

Friday, Dec. 30 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group: no walk (New Year’s).

Saturday, Dec. 31 COMOX Legion New Year’s Eve Dance to Charlie Wells Band, cold plate available & champagne at midnight. $25/person, seating plan in place.

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Friday, Jan. 13 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Courtenay Heritage walk; meet at Native Sons Hall parking lot, 360 Cliffe Ave., 8:50 a.m. FMI: Kate 250338-9310, Doris 250-871-3407, Susan 250-871-4422, www. Cvnewcomers.net.

Friday, Jan. 20 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Mac Laing/ Llama Farm walk; meet at Port Augusta Marina parking lot, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Glayne 250339-0036, Sharon 250-9411819, Doris 250-871-3407, www.Cvnewcomers.net.

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Comox Valley dealerships part of incentive program Clean Energy Vehicle Point of Sale Incentive Program British Columbians in the market for a new vehicle now have the option to participate in the $7.5-million Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) Point of Sale Incentive Program. Five auto dealerships in the Comox Val-

ley are involved in the program, an initiative of the B.C. Ministry of Environment, LiveSmart BC in partnership with the New Car Dealers Association of BC. The five local participating dealers are Brian McLean Chevrolet Buick GMC, Comox Valley Nissan, Courtenay Toyota, Garf Baxandall Ford and Island Honda. Effective immedi-

ately, consumers will receive up to $5,000 off the pre-tax price when they purchase or lease a qualifying new battery electric, fuel cell, plug in hybrid electric or compressed natural gas vehicle. The program, accessible through 199 participating new car dealers across the province, is intended to encourage and accelerate the sale of cleanenergy vehicles and

technology innovation within British Columbia. A new website, www. CEVforBC.ca, hosted by the NCDABC, is now available and serves as a central point for consumers wanting to learn more about eligible vehicles and incentives for each vehicle. “This is a very exciting time for new car dealers in B.C.,” says Blair Qualey, president

Future accountants graduate Three Courtenay CA students: Fabien Gendron (MNP LLP), Joshua Ghory (MNP LLP) and Jessica Schut (MNP LLP) passed the national Uniform Evaluation (UFE), say the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC (ICABC) and the

CA School of Business (CASB). A total of 427 B.C. writers successfully completed the exam, which was written over three days in September. Eight B.C. students made the National Honour Roll.

Barometer same The Canadian Federation of Independent Business B.C. barometer index remained unchanged in November at 67.2 heading into the holiday season. Index levels between 65 and 75 indicate a growing economy, says the CFIB. While B.C.’s confidence level is lower than normal, small businesses have remained very stable in a very uncertain economic climate. B.C. is once again above the national confidence level (63.7) and fourth in confidence to Saskatchewan (74.2), Alberta (71.1) and Manitoba (67.4). Most employers do not plan to make changes to full-time employment levels (70 per cent), with only 13 per cent planning to increase full-time employment and 18 per cent planning to decrease employment.

More highlights: • 34 per cent of businesses in B.C. say the overall state of business is satisfactory, 43 per cent say it is good, and 23 per cent say it is bad. • Fuel/energy costs and taxes/regulations are the largest cost concern for businesses with 54 per cent of business owners saying these costs are causing difficulties for their business. • 42 per cent of B.C. small businesses say that insufficient domestic demand is their greatest business constraint. The national report, including a comparison chart of CFIB’s business barometer and GDP, can be found at www.cfib.ca/research/ barometer. — Canadian Federation of Independent Business

“On behalf of the Institute’s Council, I would like to congratulate these students for successfully passing the UFE,” said Lenard Boggio, FCA, president of the ICABC. “We welcome them to the ranks of chartered accountants.” To become a CA, students must complete rigorous course work, pass the UFE, and work for 30 months in a CA firm. The national UFE ensures all Canadian CAs meet the same high standards, which are recognized nationally and internationally. “By demonstrating that they possess the technical skills and professional qualities expected of new CAs, these individuals have shown that they are ready to become the newest members of our profession,” said John Gunn, FCA, CEO of the CA School of Business. “We extend con-

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Sheconomy outgrowing male sector Women in Canada — and around the world — are leading a surge into small business ownership. According to an American Express analysis, women-owned firms are growing at double the rate of male-owned firms. The raw number of womenowned firms worldwide sprang from 5.5 million in 1997 to 8.1 million now. In Canada, nearly half of all small and medium-sized enterprises include some degree of female ownership, and 34 per cent of all self-employed Canadian workers are women — up from 26 per cent in 1976 and 31 per cent in 1990. Clearly, the forces driving former corporate workers into new careers in franchising are taking hold among women, opening up new opportunities for women who crave the control and freedom business ownership can bring them. “In the last several years, but especially since the recession hit, we’ve seen an increasing number of women approach us about franchise opportunities of all kinds,” said Grant Bullington, owner of FranNet of British Columbia. “People are always surprised to see the diversity of the franchise opportunities we can direct them to, and women — especially ones with children — love having options that allow them to run successful businesses while devoting time to their kids.” Other economic indicators show the increasing impact women have on the Canadian economy. The average total income for Canadian women grew at almost twice the pace as for men during the 2000s, according to Statistics Canada. For more information, visit www.frannet.com. — FranNet

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BOB WELLS STANDS next to Susan Adama, who won a brand new computer by bringing in the oldest working Windows computer.

Biggest computer upgrade ever? My Tech Guys celebrates fifth anniversary in Comox Valley Technician Cory Jesmer could not believe Susan Adama’s computer would actually still run. “The computer was born Sept. 17, 1992,” he said. “Almost 20 years old! That’s three years before Windows 95. It’s absolutely incredible, and heavy with only eight megabytes of RAM and 100 MB of hard drive.” Her new computer won by Adama in a My Tech Guys contest to find the oldest computer runs Windows 7 with four GB, 320 GB hard drive and is probably one-quarter the weight of her former one. “I have to thank Frank at the Comox store for urging me to bring in the old beast,” she says. “It had just been collecting dust, but in the end it was worth keeping to trade for a new one.” My Tech Guys was also able to raise $70 in donations for local charity You Are Not Alone (YANA) in return for a free lunch. “We are very proud that we have been able to support local organizations including YANA, child develop-

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The Cumberland Chamber of Commerce thanks its members for their support. Highlights of 2011 include record-breaking visitation to the website and Visitor Centre as well as increased participation (both vendors and attendees) in Market Day and WinterFair events. The Village in the Forest special publications in the Comox Valley Record “have received rave reviews and we are excited about continuing to spread the word about the incredible businesses, events and organizations in our community,” says president Meaghan Cursons.

Membership renewal for 2012 is underway. “The Cumberland Chamber of Commerce board of directors is passionate about the social, environmental and economic well-being of our community and is committed to working to strengthen our community, protect heritage and recreational assets and seek out sustainable economic opportunities in Cumberland,” Cursons adds. For membership details, call Chamber co-ordinator Sue Moen at 250-336-8313. Membership is valid from January through December 2012. — Cumberland Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre

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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

Heroes among us Professional athletes are idolized by millions. That makes them idols, not necessarily good role models or heroes. A hockey player who scores 50 goals can still be arrogant, inconsiderate and selfish without being truly heroic. Perhaps a better definition of heroism should include courage, determination and selflessness, even self-sacrifice. By those standards, search and rescue personnel easily qualify as heroes. Exhibit A — 442 Squadron, based at CFB Comox. For the second time in three years, a 442 crew has won the Cormorant Trophy for Helicopter Rescue. Presented annually by the company that manufactures the Cormorant that is so important to 442’s missions, the latest award went to a fiveman crew for a rescue that pushed the quintet and its copter to their limits. On the night of Dec. 23, 2010, they risked their lives to pluck a stranded hiker in frightful conditions high on a mountain in Cypress Provincial Park. With a nasty winter storm bearing down, the crew braved dense cloud and 85 km/h gusts that threatened to dash the Cormorant onto a cliffside at any moment. Ignoring constant alarms that warned they were exceeding the normal tolerance for the copter’s three engines, they dangled a search and rescue technician, who managed to extricate the hiker. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — people who risk their lives to save others are true heroes who deserve our gratitude and respect. Search and rescue volunteers deserve no less. Hats off, for example, to Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue members who were part of a team that twice walked the length of the highway between Campbell River and Port Hardy looking for a missing 81-year-old Port Hardy man. Their selflessness and determination are two key elements in our definition of hero. editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Record Question of the Week This week: Forty-four per cent of respondents so far believe ICBC is treating elderly drivers unfairly. What do you think of mandatory assessment of B.C. drivers when they reach 80? To chime in, visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. A rrecent press conference paid off as RCMP got a tip about the disappearance of Lindsey Nicholls 18 years ago, and searched a Royston property.

A 22-year-old Courtenay man was seriously injured last week when he was attacked at his residence on Piercy Avenue. Three men have been charged.

Driving a privilege, not a right Dear editor, I just finished reading the letter from Mary Gellatly (Record, Dec. 9) with regards to ICBC Waging War on Seniors, and I must say I wasn’t completely shocked with what she had to say, as most seniors think that they are capable drivers. She starts by saying that ICBC is bullying senior drivers who’ve paid for their insurance for 60 years or more. The fact that you have paid your insurance for 60 years or more does not make you a good or capable driver. It just means you have paid your insurance bill. She goes on to say that 80-year-old drivers have to have a medical exam every two years and, failing this, they need to take a driving exam. I see no problem with this. We all know that as we age factors such as decreased vision, impaired hearing, or slowed

The fact that you ❝ have paid your insurance for 60 years or more does not make you a good or capable driver. It just means you have paid your insurance bill.

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motor reflexes may become a problem. Hearing loss becomes increasingly common with one in three over 60 years and one in two people over 85. Our retinas become thinner than normal, the sharpness that needs to be achieved in viewing objects well away is impaired, and objects placed well away appear blurred. As well, there are more people driving on the roads today and with newer traffic signs than when the elderly first started

driving. Also, within the next 20 years the number of drivers 70 and older is predicted to triple. As age increases, older drivers generally become more conservative on the road. Many mature drivers modify their driving habits (for instance to avoid busy highways or night-time driving) to match their declining capabilities. However, statistics show that older drivers are more likely than younger ones to be involved in multi-vehicle crashes, particularly at intersections. Fatal crash rates rise sharply after a driver has reached the age of 70. As you can see, Mary, ICBC is not out to get seniors — they are out to protect the general public. I am in my 50s now, and I know that there will come a day when I also will have to give up my independence. It is just a fact Sharon Lacey, of growing older. Comox Valley

He has parking pass for a reason Dear editor, My name is Jim. I am 35 years old and am dealing with a great deal of medical problems. I am undergoing observation for suspected mitochondrial disease as well as arthritis in my spine and problems with my heart. I have had, since 2004, a disabled or “handicapped” parking pass. Many of you know this because you see it and then mutter things under your breath while giving me angry looks because I’m young, and am using a disabled parking spot. I have been called many uncomplimentary things. Some of you just shake your head in disgust. Some of you have actually stood in front of my van glaring at me. Why? Is it because I’m young? It must be. You glare even when the

arthritis pain is so bad that I can hardly walk. Yep, I don’t have a wheelchair, but I’m still entitled to us my pass when I need it! Many times I’ll park in another regular space even when I’m in major pain or my energy levels are so low that the shopping cart is like my walker. I was always taught to respect my elders, which is why I’m writing this letter. It seems that even though I give respect, I don’t get it back because I use a handicap sign when I’m young and without a chair. Please take note that not all things are so cut and dry medically and give me some respect back. I have never told any of you off for your rude comments and disapproving looks. Why is it that the respect is expected but not returned? I refuse to let anyone, even my own wife, use my pass for them-

selves. If I am in the vehicle but don’t go in an establishment, I find a “regular” spot. Please, give the very thing that you teach: respect. Wasn’t it your generation that coined the phrase, “Don’t judge a book by its Jim Hubbeard, cover?” Comox Valley

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Alarm sounded for CETA Dear editor, Re: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). If you haven’t yet heard of CETA, you are not alone. The federal government would prefer you not ask a lot of questions, but the information is getting out. Recently the BC Association of Municipalities passed a motion opposing CETA, which targets municipal powers and services. The federal government is not meaningfully consulting local governments. CETA would pave the way for privatization of everything from roads to health care and postal service, with little or no regulatory oversight allowed. Foreign corporations could dictate public policy to all levels of government. Lest you think this is just fear-mongering, corporations have already successfully sued governments (i.e. taxpayers) under NAFTA. CETA will threaten our universal public services. But there is not enough room in one letter to detail the problems it will cause. If you care, see www.canadians.org, and then take action. CETA is not yet a done deal. Let your friends know this is a bad deal for Canada. Talk to your MP, your MLA and local mayors and councillors and even school board trustees. Tell them you oppose CETA. Carla Neal, Comox Valley

e v a Ethical Oil busy greenwashing HYour SAY Dear editor, Although I usually try to avoid Tom Fletcher’s syndicated columns, as they make me queasy, I did happen to read his latest contribution to our local Record, “British Columbia a real playground for eco-stunts.” In it he attacks anyone and everyone who would be so silly-headed as to voice opposition to the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, including the First Nations bands all over B.C. who are opposed to allowing pipeline construction on their ancestral lands. Fletcher cites findings by ‘independent researcher’ Vivian Krause that scathingly expose a ‘huge money spill’ — that of certain ‘obscure organizations’ such as the Natural Resource Defence Council and the Living Oceans Society receiving funding from U.S. based foundations (gasp!). The ‘Ethical Oil’ site states that they are an ‘independent, nonprofit, grassroots organization’ that receives

no funding from political parties, although — well, they do gratefully accept donations from corporations, especially those who produce ‘Ethical Oil’ (also known as tar sands oil). As an interesting side note, that site was started and run until recently by Alykhan Velshi, who formerly worked as director of communications for Conservative Immigration Minister Jason Kenney and is now rejoining the (officially) political fold as a hireling in the PM’s office.

Ethical Oil managed to raise enough money with their ‘grassroots fundraising’ to run slick TV ads, something their supposedly moneyed environmentalist detractors have apparently not been able to do. One tends to wonder how many billions of dollars have been spent on corporate greenwashing and “astroturf” (read: fake grassroots) organizations over the years, in comparison to the money spent on campaigns in defence of the ecological systems we depend on.

There is (used to be?) a maxim in journalism: Follow the Money. Asking ‘who stands to benefit from this kind of propaganda/spin/etc.?’ is always a worthwhile and telling question. It’s something I had to ask about our local astroturf campaign (Comox Valley Common Sense). And I certainly found myself asking it about Tom Fletcher’s opinion piece, and wondering what on earth it is doing in our local paper anyway. Claire Gilmore, Royston

What became of Christmas? son, we have forgotten how to acknowledge it. Can we not be the city that keeps Christmas — where people are not ashamed to say Merry Christmas or happy Hanukkah? After all, this is the reason why we are celebrating a holiday. This is the reason we put up lights, buy presents, sing carols, put up Christmas

Dear editor, As we are fast approaching Christmas, I am saddened to see the appearance on windows and signs that say Happy Holidays or May your Holiday be Happy or whatever. There is never the mention of what the holiday actually is. We all know that it is Christmas or Hanukkah but for some rea-

trees and, most importantly, celebrate the birth of Jesus. “It was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us! And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God Bless Us, Every One!” — C. Dickens Kim Tyne, Black Creek

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I WOULD LIKE to challenge the teachers (two of them) to live on $906 per month, as we are! This is what the disabled receive! BILL KENNEDY FROM SANTA’S Workshop and Darryl Burry from the Salvation Army received cheques of $1,000 and $1,500 respectively for their tireless work to raise money for their organizations. President Harold Kempf was able to present these cheques thanks to the B.C. Gaming Grant and fundraising done by the Kiwanis Club.

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Annual community awards night taking shape Tony Parsons of CHEK Television will be the MC for the Comox Valley annual community and business awards night next month. And, in a tradition that has spanned almost four decades, the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce is putting out a call for nominations. Members of the Comox Valley Chamber and the public are encouraged to nominate local business leaders and individuals who are making a difference in the Comox Valley. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 3 at 4 p.m. There are 11 categories: Agricultural

Business, Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Customer Service, Environmental Initiative, Heritage Recognition, Local Hero, New Business of the Year, Professional Merit, Recycling Recognition and Small Business of the Year. The presentation of a 12th accolade, the George Muir President’s Merit Award is not open to public nomination. The chair of the Chamber of Commerce personally selects the individual, business, or organization that receives this special honour. Award criteria includes, but is not limited to, outstand-

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Money advice for snowbirds What’s the first thing you should do if you’re planning to go south this winter? Nope, it’s not packing your sunscreen (although that is a good idea). Nope, it’s not changing the oil in your RV (although that’s a good idea, too). Here’s the first rule to a fun and stressfree winter sojourn: Get your financial plan in order so you won’t break the bank while you’re taking a sunny break. Navigate this checklist before you turn on the GPS and hit the road. Insure a healthy financial future Provincial health insurance plans will seldom cover all U.S. health care costs. Avoid financial stress by purchasing out-of-country medical insurance before leaving Canada — and make sure your coverage is adequate. Remember to find out how long you can stay out of the province without jeopardizing your provincial health coverage as all provinces are different. Be strong-willed Update your will and Power of Attorney before you leave — that’s even more important if you own a U.S. property. Death in a foreign country can complicate estate issues. Be sure your relatives or executor know where to find your will and use a Power of Attorney to appoint a trusted person to manage your Canadian-based finances while you’re away. You may want a lawyer in the foreign country to review your will to ensure ease of

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to our community, the Courtenay art gallery that he and his wife Maryann opened in 1990 was subsequently renamed the Muir Gallery. The theme for the Chamber’s 38th annual event is Hats Off to Leadership. The awards presentation will be held at the Florence Filberg Centre on Jan. 28. With the support of 97.3 The Eagle Radio as the major sponsor, in addition to the awards ceremonies there will be a champagne reception, appetizers, draws, raffles and an entertaining audio-video presentation. Tickets sell out quickly and are available now. Chamber president and CEO Dianne Hawkins says that while the award categories have changed since the awards were initiated in 1974, the one thing that has remained a constant is the high calibre of

award nominees and recipients. “As the completed nomination forms are received in the weeks leading up to the awards, we are always amazed at the variety and achievements of the nominees,” says Hawkins. “It is easy to get complacent and take an individual’s or business’ achievements for granted … but when you see the many great things being done in the Comox Valley detailed on paper … it really makes you sit back and say, ‘Wow!’ ” In addition to this year’s earlier nomination deadline, there also will also be a noteworthy change to the awards selection process. “In the past, members of our board of directors chose the finalists and the award recipients,” explains Hawkins. “This year, an awards panel comprised of a delegation

of community leaders will be involved. They will review all of the nominations and make all of the decisions. As well, nominees may be asked to provide supplemental background information and supporting documentation for review.” Completed nomination forms may be dropped off at the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce office at 2040 Cliffe Ave. in Courtenay, faxed to 250-334-4908 or e-mailed to awards@ comoxvalleychamber. com. The nomination deadline is earlier than in previous years and is now Jan. 3 at 4 p.m. For more information, call the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce at 250-3343234 or visit www. comoxvalleychamber. com. — Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce

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For anyone who has been going through a rough time lately, the holiday season doesn’t necessarily make life merrier. In fact, the stark contrast between an outer atmosphere of festivity and cheer, and a bleak inner feeling of grief, sadness, or loneliness, can make things even more difficult for those who are dealing with a loss at this time of year. Whether it is due to the death of a loved one, a serious illness, a relationship breakup, a major setback, or a life crisis of any kind, being sad or grieving when it seems like everybody else is having a good time often leads to an increased sense of isolation. For some, it’s like being trapped behind a glass wall, seeing that life goes on, but being unable to really touch and feel it. Maybe it’s hard to care about anything. Meanwhile, people all around are stepping up to a frenzied pace of shopping, partying, and preparing for traditional holiday gatherings. Anyone who is grieving — whatever the loss — may not be ready, willing, or able to participate as they normally would. Putting on a smile or a brave face and “faking it” to get through the holidays can be impossible, and wouldn’t actually be wise in any case. Whatever sadness, pain or grief is being felt needs to be respected and honoured, even if it comes at a time that may seem particularly inconvenient. Tried and true wisdom

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has shown that you can’t heal it unless you feel it, so there’s no point in denying or fighting what is going on inside. But accepting whatever you feel does not mean giving in or giving up. Rather, it’s about just allowing the feelings to be there for as long as it takes for them to run their natural course. Grieving is a natural response to loss, and is often accompanied by extreme fatigue or lack of energy.

Some practical tips can help with getting through the holidays even when you don’t feel “up” for much at all. If you are grieving the recent loss of a loved one, or marking the anniversary of a death, lighting a special candle and creating a little ceremony in that person’s honour is a simple way to include them in your traditional Christmas dinner or any other seasonal gathering. Don’t hesitate to speak their name, as often as you wish, and with all of the love you feel, even if it brings tears to everyone’s eyes. That can actually be a great relief and muchneeded release when emotions have been building up while everybody has been trying to keep them at bay. Lift a glass and share a toast: Encourage others to tell stories about the one you have lost, and share memories as they naturally spring to mind. You might be surprised to find that stories actually bring out spontaneous laughter and enhance

DEALING WITH LOSS is especially difficult at this time of the year when it seems like everybody else is shopping, partying and celebrating. the bonding between family and friends, rather than putting a damper on the festivities. But, if even the thought of going to a holiday dinner or hosting the traditional family gathering seems like too much for you to handle this year, remember that you do have choices. Making it a priority to take care of yourself is a perfectly legitimate option,

and one that you might be smart to exercise, even if it means not hosting or attending a particular event for the first time. And, if you find that you are beginning to truly dread the events coming up, consider skipping the usual routine altogether, and heading off to relax at a sun destination until the holidays are over. If you decide to take off at the last

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Rat King, prince back on stage Nomination cutoff near Are there visions of sugarplums dancing in your head? There surely will be after you attend this year’s production of the Nutcracker. Staged by the Laurie Tinkler School of Dance, this adapted version of the seasonal classic will feature many of your favourite scenes including the opening Christmas Eve party scene featuring the magical gifts of Godfather Drosselmeyer: a life-sized Jack-InThe-Box and wind-up Christmas Doll – as well as the wonderful Nutcracker Prince. Come, witness the battle between the Rat King and the Prince, and dream away with Clara as she visits the Lands of Snow and Sweets. For many in the Comox Valley, attending this locally produced, popular ballet has become a seasonal tradition. The music is familiar to most and the story line so fanciful that it draws to enjoy its magic. The seats at the 2 p.m. matinee this Saturday are sure to be filled with young ladies and gentlemen in their Christmas finery stretching to see the Nutcracker Prince and his soldiers march across the stage, or the whimsical fairies casting magic dust on the stage. Perhaps they will be enchanted by Snow or the Sugarplum Fairy herself. Evening performances will take place this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 in

The producers of the Vancouver Island Music Awards remind Island musicians to submit music they’ve released in 2010 or 2011, to be considered for nomination in the 2012 Vancouver Island Music Awards. The awards will be presented April 21 in Victoria (venue and hosts to be announced in the new year). This will be the eighth instalment of the event. Musicians can find all details on what and how to submit at www. islandmusicawards. com. The nomination deadline is Dec. 31. The 2011 gala event was held at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay. Helen Austin of the Comox Valley was named the 2011 Artist of the Year, and The Irish Rovers were honoured with the Island Classic Award to recognize their 46-year (and counting) run in the music industry — the

THE LAURIE TINKLER School of Dance will present seasonal favourite the Nutcracker this weekend with three performances Friday and Saturday at the Sid Williams Theatre.

past 20 as Vancouver Island-based artists. All other 2011 winners can be found on the website. Over the seven years of the event so far, such highprofile Canadians as Neil Osborne of 54/40, Dan Hill, Terry David Mulligan, David Gogo, Alex Cuba, Armchair Cynics, Vince Ditrich of Spirit of the West, Hayley Sales and Angela

Kelman of Farmer’s Daughter (another comox Valley resident) have been involved in the VIMA festivities. The VIMA website states, “The goal of the Vancouver Island Music Awards is to (1) Celebrate the Vancouver Island music scene, (2) Build awareness of this scene.” — Vancouver Island Music Awards

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Jazz society concluding 2011 with big band sound Georgia Strait Big Band on stage with some special guests The Georgia Straight Jazz Society offers its last concert of the year this Thursday evening at the Elks’ on Sixth Street in downtown Courtenay. You are promised a special evening of swing and vocal music when special guests take the stage at this Thursday’s performance by the Georgia Strait Big Band. We are promised some new material, including big band arrangements of seasonal favourites. Well into another super successful season, the band will introduce its new principal vocalist, Jacki Zbirun, who has been singing and performing internationally for over 35 years. Jacki’s love of music and singing has taken her throughout the world, on to musical theatre stage and into the recording studio. Jacki was a long time resident of Hornby Island and is now living in Merville. Jacki also performs with the Just in Time Vocal Jazz and teaches music at Royston Elementary school. Also special this evening will be the moment when guest musician Rachel Fuller joins the band for an exceptional tune called Passing The Buck, written and arranged by conductor Greg Bush (as a parting gift to the great Stephen Buck, when he moved to the B.C. Interior). After graduating with a first-class honours degree in music performance, Rachel toured the globe specializing in alto sax and clarinet. Now residing

SINGER JACKI ZBIRUN will perform Thursday with the Georgia Strait Big Band at the Elks hall in Courtenay. So will guest musician Rachel Fuller and young vocalist Tonja Maslin.

Particularly encouraging, the ❝ Georgia Strait Jazz Society (GSJS) has recently received a wave of inquiries from young people, wanting to know whether there is an age restriction for attending jazz at the Elks.’

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and performing in the Comox Valley, Rachel teaches at Motif Music Studios, providing instruction in soprano,

alto and tenor saxophones, clarinet and bass clarinet. Another particular treat will be an inaugu-

ral performance on the Elks’ stage by 15-yearold vocalist Tonja Maslin, who will join the band for two songs. Tonja is a participant in the GS Big Band’s rookie vocal program, which included an excellent vocal performance at the Georgia Strait Big Band’s July 1 performance at the Native Sons’ Hall. Tonja is a student of local vocal coach Jenn

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GETTING SET TO ring in the new year at the Sid Williams Theatre is the cast of Courtenay Little Theatre’s Nunsense. PHOTO BY TERRY PENNEY

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THE ELKS AND Royal Purple donated to a number of local charities. (Left to right): Standing – Bill Bill Kennedy, Santa’s Workshop; Beverly Chalk, N.I. Festival of Performing Arts; Garth Burnell, C.V. Lifeline; Brent Hobdon, Salvation Army. Seated – Jeannette Webers, Honoured Royal Lady; Sam Marshall, N.I. Festival of Performing Arts; Jeff Hampton, C.V. Food Bank; Karina Thygesen, C.V. Boys & Girls Club; Erin Ellis, Protem Exalted Ruler.

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THE HOPE AFLOAT Dragon Boat team presents a $1,003 cheque to Lynn Dashkewytch, executive director of St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation. The funds were raised from the breast cancer survivor team’s tag day and will be designated for patient comfort items in the Cancer Care area at St. Joe’s hospital. Team members from left: Wilma Denault, treasurer; Robyn Hazelton, secretary; Glenda Wilson, publicity and Florence Williams, team manager.

AFTER THE OPENING of Hornby Island’s new medical clinic, the former clinic became the new home of the Union Bay Credit Union Hornby Island Branch. UBCU CEO Bryan Fisher gives a cheque to new Hornby medical clinic volunteer and UBCU director Chris Weix at the grand opening of the Savoie Building.

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AGNES LIPPAY AND Megan Desjardins of the IODE-Laura Gordon Chapter present two cheques totaling $1,500 to volunteers and participants of the Therapeutic Riding Society. The money will be used to buy feed for the horses.

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Towhees go 1-2 at Chilliwack Storm Classic boys basketball tournament -- SEE PAGE B8

Breakers harpoon Whalers in match-up of local women’s hockey teams -- SEE PAGE B9

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Icemen hearing footsteps Earle Couper Record Staff

ON THE MOVE Brad Hannah attacks the heart of the Velox defence during Sunday afternoon’s Div. 3 championship.

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Experience leads Velox past Kickers Ian Kennedy Contributor

A bright sunny winter Sunday at Cumberland’s Village Park provided the perfect setting for a titanic clash between the 10-0 Comox Valley Kickers and the 9-2 Velox-Valhallians as they took the field to decide the Vancouver Island Div. 3 men’s Fall rugby championship. The biggest crowd of the year; intense committed rugby by both sides; referees and touch-judges brought in especially from Victoria with miked headsets – the first ever seen in the Comox Valley – all helped create an atmosphere of cup final rugby. And, as befitting such a momentous occasion, the appreciative crowd enjoyed a hard-fought, well-contested match that saw the Victoria visitors win 24-15 and retain the impressive trophy they had won last season. The home team played a fine, spirited game of rugby, spinning the ball wide to their backs at every occasion. But as the game wore on the more experienced visitors, boasting seven

players over the age of the door with a scintillating posts, offering Cummins 37 (including 48-year-old run that saw him carve up the easiest of opportunities. Canadian international the Velox backfield. Cum- 10-10, half-time. prop Kevin Wirachowski mins converted his own try. It took Velox only two who earned 17 caps playing 7-0. minutes into the second for his country from 1992The visitors replied at 12 half to take the lead. Fly2003), proved decisive. minutes when hooker John half and captain CunningThis experience allowed Lyle forced his way over ham made the simplest of the Valhallians fakes to open the to gain the upper Kickers’ defence hand in the secI think part of our downfall may which allowed ond-half to secure have been the fact that in the games him to score near the victory after the posts giving the sides had leading up to today’s final we didn’t Kevin Summerplayed to a 10-10 have the opportunity to play the type of feld the softest half-time draw. of conversions to opponent we faced today. Perhaps our “It was a fanmake it 17-10. other wins came a bit too easily and tastic game of To their credrugby between today we faced a team full of experience it the Kickers two teams that who were more used to playing this replied almost like to play open, kind of Grand Final rugby. immediately running rugby,” when the team’s commented Velox top try-scorer captain Todd Cunningham after a period of domina- Steve Hextall scored his after the game. “In the end tion by the Velox forwards 13th of the season touchhowever, it ended being a close to the Kickers line. No ing down after a long spell defensive struggle with our conversion: 7-5. of continuous attack by his The visitors increased teammates. 17-15. experience being the decisive factor. Full marks to their lead at 27 minutes Velox came right back the Kickers, they gave as when centre Dale Grinston and, had it not been for a good as they got and it was touched down wide out to number of stalwart defena battle right to the final make it 10-7 after his for- sive goal-line stands, the wards had created a solid score could have been drawhistle.” The Kickers scored five platform from which to matically higher. minutes into the game launch an attack through In the end, however, when centre Eli Cummins, the back-line. Minutes later centre Conrad Newall did who was the pick of the Cummins kicked a penalty make a nice break to score home team backs, scored for the Kickers when the at 55 minutes, which Sumunder the posts after full- visitors infringed offside in merfeld converted, bringing back Ross McLean opened front of the Kickers’ goal the score to 24-15. In the

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final 15 minutes the Kickers camped inside the Velox 22 but could not find a way to crack Velox’ solid defensive wall. “We battled hard all the way, even though we didn’t win a scrum or line-out the whole second-half,” said Kickers co-coach Frank Balcombe. “I think part of our downfall may have been the fact that in the games leading up to today’s final we didn’t have the opportunity to play the type of opponent we faced today. Perhaps our other wins came a bit too easily and today we faced a team full of experience who were more used to playing this kind of Grand Final rugby.” Scrum-half Mike McGee and centre Cummins played well in a losing cause in the Kickers backs with back-rowers Jeremy Grootendorst and Brad Hannah looking prominent in the forwards. “There is no doubt we have the bodies and the heart,” continued Balcombe. “But we need to know when to do the right things at the right time.” The Kickers will enjoy a Christmas break and return to action in the new year.

In his “Rules for Staying Young,” legendary pitcher Satchel Paige wrote: “Don’t look back. Something may be gaining on you.” In their quest to stay in first place in the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, the Comox Valley Glacier Kings don’t have to look back very far to see the Oceanside Generals gaining on them. The Icemen got the season off to a red- RYLAN BALL hot start, but the Generals have been slowly but steadily closing the gap. Oceanside is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games while the Yetis are 4-6-0. This past weekend repeated a familiar theme of late as Oceanside won both their games while Comox Valley split theirs. The Glacier Kings lost 4-1 to the Peninsula Panthers on Friday and beat the Saanich Braves 4-1 on Saturday. Oceanside now sits just five points back of the Glacier Kings, and the teams meet next Wednesday (Dec. 21) in a big fourpointer in Courtenay. Friday night at the Panorama Leisure Centre in Peninsula, Rylan Ball’s third-period power-play goal was the only puck to elude Kylar Stern, who made 36 saves in picking up the win. Cameron Large made 34 saves in taking the loss. Kyle Peterson popped in a pair of power-play tallies to pace Peninsula, who led 1-0 after one period and 3-0 after two. Saturday night at the Comox Valley Sports Centre in Courtenay, the Glacier Kings got a two-point (1g, 1a) effort from first star Brian Rideout in their 4-1 win over Saanich, who came to town with just 13 skaters and two goalies. Second star Jackson GarSee GENERALS, B9

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Towhees go 1-2 at tourney The Vanier Towhees went 1-2 this past weekend at the 12-team Chilliwack Storm Classic senior boys basketball tournament. “Many good teams were there, and all the games were close ones. A very competitive early season tournament,” said Towhees coach Larry Street. The first game was against Vancouver dark horse Point Grey, who have many players back from last year’s team that was in the final at the Towhee Tournament. The Towhees started the game very hot and were up 18-11 at one point, and ended the quarter 22-14. “Then Point Grey’s top scorer Andrew – possibly the best shooting Grade 12 in Vancouver City – got going,” said Street. He hit five straight baskets, three of which were threes, and Point Grey grabbed a 33-32 half-time lead. Street said the third quarter was mostly Point Grey playing very well and Vanier not finishing easy shots. In the fourth quarter, the

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game went back and forth, with Point Grey prevailing 69-65. Mark McGinnis led all Vanier scorers with 26 points on seven three-pointers. Dillon Robson (on a sore ankle) added 16 and Scott Stevens had 15 points. Cam Hughes contributed nine points

and five rebounds. Robson also grabbed nine rebounds. Game two was against always-tough Pentiction, who boasted a big front line of beefy players (6’6”, 6’5” and 6’5”). “This was a lowscoring affair where both teams shot very poorly, although you

might say that both teams played aggressive defensively,” said Street. The final score was 54-49 for Pentiction. “We just couldn’t hit the open shots, and had a poor time at the free-throw line,” Street noted. Game three on Saturday was against Mountain from Langely. “They were a fiesty, small team that wouldn’t go away, and had us down by five at half time,” Street said. “After regrouping, and discussing how we can put that round ball into the basket, we took a big lead, led by Cam Hughes hitting six for six from the wing, and Mark McGinnis doing the same on the other side of the court. “Scott Stevens started attacking the basket, as did Jaron Piercy. Kris Ding came off the bench and was a sparkplug on the offence, while Dillon Robson pulled down eight important rebounds. A good win to end the weekend where the Towhees prevailed 64-55,” Street said. — Vanier Towhees basketball

Highland hoops reunion set to go Highland alumni basketball organizers are putting out the call for former senior boy and senior girl basketball players to get out those old sneakers, socks, ankle and knee braces and heed the call to come to the annual grad games at the Highland gym. The fun goes Thursday, Dec. 22 and the gym will be open at 5:15 p.m. The grad girls and senior girls will play at 6 p.m. followed by a grad men vs. grad men game at 7 p.m. Survivors from that game get to take on the current senior boys team at approx. 8 p.m. “Afterwards a social (TBA) will be held so that grads can enhance stories about their high school careers!” an event spokesperson said. For further information contact Hugh MacKinnon at 250-339-0661 or Syd “The Kid” Moncrief at 250-792-3313. Grads and students are asked to bring cans or dry goods for the local food bank to be dropped off at the door of the gym. “And, of course, fans, friends and even old referees are welcome,” the spokesperson added.

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SHORT BUT SWEET Jordan Kamprath’s first-period shorthanded goal against Saanich brought the Glacier King fans to their feet Saturday night at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. PHOTO BY JIM HOCKLEY

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Lawrence George Wile Born July 20, 1922

July 23, 2011 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 03, 2011 It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved baby girl, Aurea. Mourning her tragic loss are her loving and devoted parents Jessica Hudson and Zack Byrne, her big sister Imejhen, her many adoring grandparents, aunts, uncles and so very many other dear family and friends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daddy please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look so sad, momma, please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cry. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cause Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in the arms of Jesus, and he sings me lullabies. Please try not to question God, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think he is unkind. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think he sent me to you and then changed his mind. You see Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a special child, I am needed up above. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m the special gift you gave Him, a product of your love. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always be there with you, so watch the sky at night. Look for the brightest star and know thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my haloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brilliant light. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see me in the morning frost that mists your windowpane. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s me in the summer showers. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be dancing in the rain. When you feel a gentle breeze from a gentle wind that blows, Know that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s me planting a kiss upon your nose. When you see a child playing and your heart feels a tug, Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be sad mommy, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just me giving your heart a hug. So daddy, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look so sad and momma please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cry. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in the arms of Jesus and he sings me lullabies.â&#x20AC;? (author unknown) A celebration of Aureaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life is to be held on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 4pm at Piercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-Mt Washington Funeral Home. 440 England Ave. Courtenay, BC

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Died peacefully at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Hospital on December 4, 2011. Survived by his wife Lola, two sons, Alex (wife Mona) and Richard (wife Bonnie), one grandson, Adam (wife CJ) and great-granddaughter Anaka and one granddaughter, Jennifer. Survived by his twin brother, Cecil.

Mavis Ellen Blackburn September 26, 1933 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 8, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and wife Mavis Ellen Blackburn. Mavis died peacefully in her sleep at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, December 8, 2011, after a brave battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Fred Blackburn, and her sister Wenda (Albert) Woodruff (nee Harrison). Mavis is also survived by her four children: Ken (Elaine), Neil (Lorrie), Dale (Louise) and Carole (Ninan), her ten grandchildren, Trevor, Stewart, Katherine, Curtis, Christopher, William, Nick, David, Adam and Rowhan, as well as by one great grandchild, Gage. Mavis is predeceased by her parents George and Ellen Harrison, sister Francis, and her brother George. Mom you will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. A gathering in Celebration of Mavisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Life will be held on Tuesday, December 20th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Comox Valley Funeral Home and Reception Centre. Flowers gratefully declined but donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

HUFSCHMIDT Manfred February 15. 1938 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 24. 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and friend Manfred Hufschmidt, on November 24. 2011. Predeceased by his parents, Richard and Helma Hufschmidt he leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years, Rosemarie, daughter Isabella, son-in-law Guy, grandchildren Ryan and Tyler and many loving friends. Manfred lost his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the ones he loved. The family would like to extend their gratitude to all the wonderful people who helped care for Manfred in his final days. Manfred may be gone but he will always live on in our hearts. Somehow I know that Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a place up above With no more hurt and struggle Free of all atrocities and suffering Because I feel the unconditional love From one who cares enough about me To erase all the burdens And let me be free to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fly like a birdâ&#x20AC;? The family is celebrating Manfreds life on December 18th, 2011 at the 888 (Komox) RCAF Wing from 2-5 pm. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations go to the place Manfred loved to be the most. Friday Sunshine Lunch Club, c/o Nelli Smit, 90-4714-Muir Road, Courtenay V9N 8Z6. Manfred

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PURVIS Richard Anthony September 23, 1943 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 8, 2011 It is with a heavy heart that the family and friends announce Rick has passed away, peacefully and in his sleep on December 8, 2011. Rick was predeceased by his parents and his stepmother Shirley. He leaves to mourn his brother John Purvis (Shannon) of Ontario, two beloved children Andrew Purvis and Stephanie James and spouses, and their children, Ryan, Ashley, Danyelle, Tim and Natalie, all in Ontario. He will be very deeply missed by his dear friend and companion of many years, Vickie Timmers, her daughter Gwilyn Timmers (Travis Cote) and their son, Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2 year old â&#x20AC;&#x153;grandsonâ&#x20AC;?, Sylvain. Born England, Rick was raised in Ontario and joined the Canadian Military in a peacekeeping role in the middle east. He spent many years on military boats, cooking and baking. He was very well traveled through those interesting years, and many stories to tell. After leaving the military, Rick continued as a baker in a number of small bakeries, the last being a number of years at the Courtenay Bakery and the Strand Bakery in Comox. While by career he was a baker, his heart was in wooden boat-building and he handcrafted with great skill quite a number of sailboats, small to very large, with precision and attention to detail. Many of his beautiful handcrafted sailboats are sailing in the coastal waters today. He loved the sea, and his other interests included wilderness camping, his beloved pets, an interest in reading about history, particularly middle-eastern. He had plans to travel to the Philippines in the New Year. Rick had a number of health challenges over the years, and special thanks go to Dr. D. Bowler for his kindness. Rick will be deeply missed by his loved ones as well as many friends and extended family. No service by request. Cremation to follow. Donations may be made in Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to the Comox SPCA.

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During WWII, he was an air gunner on a Lancaster bomber with 408 Squadron. He continued serving in the RCAF until retirement. He was actively involved in the Scout Program for many years and was active in his Church. He thoroughly enjoyed fishing. He was an avid gardener and an accomplished wood carver during his retirement. Arrangements by Piercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home. Memorial Service to be held at a later date.

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TRIBE, Kathleen â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kayâ&#x20AC;? (Fairbairn) We sadly announce the sudden passing of our Mom and Granny on December 8, 2011. Mom, when you left us there â&#x20AC;&#x153;wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a breath of wind.â&#x20AC;? Kay was born on September 14, 1917 in Comox to Emily and Maurice (Cap) Fairbairn. She is predeceased by her husband John (1985), her brothers Douglas and Kenneth and sisters Jean, Gwen and Peggy. She is survived, loved and missed by her sons Douglas and David (Barb), her daughters Kathleen (Jeff) Peace and Barbara and her Grandsons John and Jason Peace as well as Fran Robinson. Kay was born in Comox and home for her and her family was the Lorne Hotel, run by Emily and Cap for over 35 years. She has provided all of us with many wonderful stories of her and her siblings growing up in the Comox Valley, particularly the summers when she would get her â&#x20AC;&#x153;boyish bobâ&#x20AC;? and spend her days swimming at the wharf. She would also talk of the building of the Comox Golf Club, how she and her pals would make 25 cents for each bucket of rocks they picked off the course during construction. Following her schooling in Comox, she trained as a Nurse at Vancouver General Hospital and while she did not make a career out of nursing, she made many great friendships among her classmates- friendships that endured throughout her lifetime. Along the way she met her future husband, John, a Courtenay boy. They were married on August 17, 1940 and enjoyed a wonderful marriage until his passing on December 23, 1985. They moved to Victoria in the early 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and in 1953 moved to their house at Royal Oak where they raised their kids and where Mom remained until she moved to Comox in 2005. Mom and Dad were wonderful parents and provided us with a childhood of love, laughter, patience and support. We were truly blessed. She was a stay at home Mom who provided home cooked meals, great baking, handknit sweaters, and lots of love. Everyone was welcome at the house and everyone left feeling just a little bit more special than when they arrived. She was front and center at all the sporting events, horse events, any events in which her kids were involved. She would be a driver, scorekeeper, nursemaid, coach or just a supporter. She possessed an amazing sense of humor. She loved to tell jokes however those listening would often not hear the punch line as she was laughing so hard by that time. She took up golf when the kids got a little bit older and joined Uplands Golf Club in 1959, maintaining her membership until she moved back to Comox. She was a very good golfer, maintaining a handicap of 15. She always walked the golf course, never a power cart and was able to continue playing until she was 89. She was also an excellent card player whether it be poker, crib or rummy but bridge was her forte, she was an amazing bridge player. She truly was a wonderful person and as her family we cannot find the words to adequately express how incredibly lucky we feel to have had her as our Mom, Granny and Mom-in-law. We will miss her. The family would like to thank the folks at Cummings Home which was her home for the past 8 months. We felt she was in a place where she was truly cared for and that put our minds at ease. So thank you Evelyn, Leona, Jane, Phyllis and Laura. There will be a celebration of Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life at the Comox Golf Club on December 17th from 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRAVEL

IN MEMORIAM

DEATHS

LEGALS

TIMESHARE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HELP WANTED

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS DEBORA ANN BEANS, deceased, formally of 630B - 26th Street, Courtenay, BC, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the executor, c/o Allen & Company, 480 Tenth Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 1P6, on or before the 20th day of January, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Catherine L. Miller Barrister & Solicitor 480 Tenth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1P6 (250) 703-2583

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FAST GROWING Nanaimo BC Import Dealership is seeking an outgoing, team player for full-time Service Sales Consultant. Pay structure based on experience. ADP computer knowledge helpful, not required. We are part of a very successful BC based auto group that prides itself on customer service. Send resume c/o Nanaimo News Bulletin, 777 Poplar St., Nanaimo, BC V9S2H1, File #335

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

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

In Loving Memory of Addison Campo Leonin beloved daughter of Emma Campo & Noel Leonin, who was born sleeping on December 14, 2008

Forever in our thoughts and hearts. Your Family

CELEBRATIONS

DON’T FORGET! It’s Don Beeler’s 75th SURPRISE birthday open house on Sunday, Dec. 18th, from 2-4pm at his home. Drop by and say hi! For more info call 792-0364

IN MEMORIAM

SOROKE, Lenea (Wawryk) Born April 24, 1923, Wakaw Sask. Passed December 6, 2011, Maple Ridge Hospital. Our mom passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She had a wonderful life living in Sask, Quesnel, Royston and Maple Ridge and touched the lives of many. Preceded by Bill, husband of 57 years. Lovingly remembered by her family Alice (Dave), Darlene (Al), Bonnie (Mary), Don(Judy) 8 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren. Lenea came from a family of 11 children. She will be remembered by her surviving siblings; twin sister Nellie Adamus, Peter, Ernie, Frankie Wawryk and many nieces and nephews. Lenea will always be remembered for her famous perogies and borscht and ever so generous hospitality. Mom you united our family with so much love through your cooking and this will be passed on to generations. A Celebration of Life will be held in Quesnel, BC at a later date.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PERSONALS AL-ANON - if you’re concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact 1-888-4ALANON (1-888-425-2666)

Call day or night. 250-338-8042 DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, Free to Try!!! 1-877297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #4011 or 1888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+). NAR-ANON- If a family member or friend is using drugs, how does it affect you? We can help. Call Rene 3342392, Sharon 339-7906 or Jack 334-3485.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS WEEKEND COURSE

Firearms Training & C.O.R.E. Non-Restricted & Restricted. COURSE STARTS: Fri Dec. 16, 6-10pm Sat Dec. 17, 8am-noon

INFORMATION

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

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LEGALS

NO. S08184 Courtenay REGISTRY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Petitioner

AND: Ivan Isidor Joseph Lindquist Candace Tamara Lindquist Respondents

TREES

Christmas Tree Directory publishing every Wednesday & Friday issue to Dec. 23 Deadline: Friday noon for Wednesday Tuesday noon for Friday LOCAL CHRISTMAS TREES

Fir, Balsam & Noble Fir

2011 Specials $10.00 & $28.00 Light Sheared

MURRAY’S TREE FARMS 904 Knight Rd. Comox • Open till 8pm (between Airport Terminal & Seiffert’s) THE BEST EVER LARGE TREES

Howard Road Tree Farm

U-Cut Douglas Fir

Nice Selection! Sat & Sun 10-5

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

6867 Howard Rd., Merville 250-337-8892 for Cell 250-702-6756

Christmas Trees MOUNTAIN RIDGE TREE FARMS 5228 N. Island Highway • 250-338-0848 Fresh Wreaths & Center Pieces

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COME SEE THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN

TAKE NOTICE THAT on November 25, 2011 an Order was made for service on you of a Petition and supporting Affidavit issued from the Courtenay Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number S08184, by way of this advertisement.

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In the proceeding, the Petitioner(s), ResMor Trust Company, claim(s) the following relief against you; foreclosure or sale of property at 3348 First Street, Cumberland, BC (the “Property”). You must file a Response to Petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules, failing which further proceedings, including Judgment, may be taken against you or the Property, without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Courtenay Registry, at 420 Cumberland Road, Courtenay, V9N 2C4, copies of the Petition, the supporting Affidavit, and the Order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by ResMor Trust Company, whose address for service is: GOWLING LAFLEUR HENDERSON LLP Lawyers P.O. Box 30 Bentall 5 2300 - 550 Burrard Street Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6C 2B5 Attention: Andrew Bury

CHRISTMAS CORNER

CHRISTMAS

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TO: Ivan Isidor Joseph Lindquist

INFORMATION

C.O.R.E. continues Dec. 19, 20 & 21 Mon, Tues,Wed. 6pm-10pm at Grantham Hall opposite Tsolum School.

Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

All CDL Drivers Wanted: Excellent mileage pay + bonuses. Require valid passport. Deliver new & used vehicles long haul in U.S. & Canada. Piggyback training available. Toll-Free 1-855-781-3787.

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Someday God tells us, we’ll all be together, where love is eternal and we’ll all live forever,

Always missing you Love us.

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LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Winter special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

BETWEEN:

She watches and smiles, with love and pride, at our day to day struggles, and how we stick side by side.

Goodnight Nana, until we met again.

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

GETAWAYS

IN MEMORY BERYL FISHER July 25, 1922 December 13, 2009

Until then live life without sadness or fear, because Nana is our angel and she’ll always be near.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

TRAVEL

TIMESHARE

Our Nana is our angel, gone to heaven above, her wings now surround us, with protection and love.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

INFORMATION ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL School survivors! If you received the CEP (Common Experience Payment), you may be eligible for further Cash Compensation. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1-877988-1145 now. Free service!

TRAVEL

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or 1-800-961-6616.

Precut and U-Cut Free Coffee & Hot Chocolate Home Made Baking Angel Tree - help a needy child Miss Priss Purses & Gifts OPEN: MON - SUN 9 AM - 5 PM

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON

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LOCATIONS!

Fresh cut locally grown Christmas Trees Reasonable Prices • Lots of Pine Trees Open everyday from 10am-9pm

2782 Hamm Road Connector, Black Creek & between Cranberry & Jubilee Connector Call 250-337-5061

MERVILLE TREE FARM Locally Grown Christmas Trees All Sizes • U-cut or Fresh Cut

6594 Hodgins Road, Merville Open Saturday & Sundays Only • 10-4pm on December 10, 11, 17 & 18

CONTACT : Karen at 250-338-5811

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, December 14, 2011

HELP WANTED

We require 1) operators and owners operators for processors, 2) owner operators and truck drivers. Work in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James & Prince George areas. Call or send your resume. Gulbranson Logging Ltd. 250-567-4505 Fax: 250-567-9232 email: jgulbranson@gulbranson.ca DRIVERS WANTED. Kyte Delivery Service has openings for mature, reliable drivers with own small car. (250)334-9210.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Nechako Northcoast Construction, Terrace, B.C. Has an opening for Senior Road Foreman Highways Maintenance The successful applicant must: -Hold a requisite valid Driver’s License for the equipment normally operated. -Must hold and maintain flagging certification, WHMIS certification and Level 1 First Aid certification. -Must have a good working knowledge of highways maintenance standards. -Must have an awareness of environmental issues as it relates to highways and bridge maintenance. For a complete job Description please log on to our website at www.nechako-northcoast.com Please Fax or email your resume and drivers abstract Debbie Russell, Manager of Human Resource drussell@nechako-northcoast.com Fax: 250-638-8409 Only those short listed will be contacted.

NEWSPAPER

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Assistant Coordinator position available The successful candidate will be Assistant to the Coordinator of “Baby Talk”; a free universal drop-in program for those caring for babies newborn to 6 months. Baby Talk is a community partnership program of St. Joseph’s General Hospital that meets once a week. Current knowledge of breastfeeding an asset. Please apply in writing to A. Moulaison-Davis, Critical Care and Maternal/Child Manager, St. Joseph’s General Hospital, 2137 Comox Ave, Comox, B.C. V9M 1P2. Applications must be received by Dec. 31, 2011

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Lot Manager

Sunwest RV Centre is looking for a full time lot manager. Duties will include; towing large trailers, RV maintenance, detailing and janitorial duties. Applicants must be physically ﬁt, have a valid driver’s licence with clean driver’s abstract and the ability to productively work unsupervised. If you are right for position please see Caleb from 10:00 to 1:00 Tuesdays or Thursdays.

DELIVERY PERSON needed P/T for the delivery of appliances & furniture. Experience is an asset. Driver’s Licence req’d with Driver’s abstract. Apply to Drawer 4468 c/o The Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7. MOBILE PATROL and Security guards required. Footprints is currently seeking licenced security personnel for our Courtenay operations. Permanent, full-time & parttime positions available. email: hr@footprintssecurity.com or fax to 250-338-9412. CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

Director, Facilities Management The Comox Valley Airport Commission is seeking an innovative, team-oriented and experienced professional to join its staff as Director of Facilities Management for their YQQ facility. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this position is responsible for management of PTB Maintenance and Operations, Housekeeping, Airport Security and Fuelling Facilities; management of operations/maintenance staff, programs, projects, contracts, policies and procedures, as well as other federal/provincial regulations. The Department consists of 20 multi-tasking employees and provides oversight and direction to division managers. Qualifications: To be successful in this position, the applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, airport management or a related field; be currently employed as an airport executive with a minimum of five years of progressive management experience and five years of supervisory experience in a commercial airport. Must be able to work as part of a team with a good demonstrable level of people and business management skills including leadership, planning, financial and communications skills. An excellent general knowledge of the aviation industry, Passenger Terminal Maintenance and Operations and associated services is expected. AAE accreditation is an asset. Visit www.comoxairport.com for a full job description. Please send resume and cover letter to the attention of Shirley de Silva by email to: lisa@comoxairport.com no later than January 6, 2012. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The successful applicant must undergo a certified criminal record check. EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: A Bright Idea! Call 310.3535 CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

Unemployed? Need a resume? We have resources in our Self-Service Centre to help you create your own resume. For FREE job search help: 250-334-3119. Visit 103–555 4th St. in Courtenay.

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

250-338-0725 Carriers Needed COURTENAY RTE # 547 Queenish Trailer Park, Glacier ViewBack Rd, Sasseetla RTE #250 Piercy & Stewart RTE # 268 Park Place RTE # 375 Hobson, Hurford, Quinsom, Hitchen and 12th St E COMOX ROUTE #606 Balmoral Ave & Marida Place RTE # 600 Balsom, Birch, Cedar, Pritchard, Bryant & Victoria Court

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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

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

PART-TIME RN needed for medical ofﬁce. Prerequisite is person should be experienced in taking blood samples or giving intravenous medication. Please forward CV and contact info to:

Comox Valley Record Hours:

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MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVENUE COURTENAY

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HELP WANTED

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SALES PROFESSIONAL - Courtenay, BC Torry and Sons Plumbing & Heating is seeking a full time Sales Professional with 3-5 years of experience with proven success in direct sales. The ideal candidate would have Residential HVAC and Plumbing experience. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, meeting sales targets, educating customers, builders and contractors, and preparing pricing and proposals. For a complete job description and contact info, check out our website at www.torryandsons.com.

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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BUSY, well equipped, positive Canadian Tire Service Centre in beautiful Fernie BC is hiring licensed Red Seal AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS. We offer competitive wages and beneﬁts. Contact Jason Hayes @hayes.cantire@hotmail.com or 250-4234222.

HARWOOD FORD Sales, needs Licensed Automotive Technicians, 1 hour from Calgary, Alberta, New Millennium Ford Dealership, state-of-theart technical equipment. 14 service bays, unlimited ﬂat rate hours, in the heart of oil country. Send resume Joel Nichols, Fax 403-362-2921. Email

j-nich70@dealeremail.com

gregharty09@gmail.com.

INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC & Controls Ltd. Hiring immediately - Western Canada locations: Electrical/Instrumentation; Journeyman/Apprentices. Oilﬁeld/Industrial experience an asset. Standard safety tickets required. Email resume: careers@iecgroup.ca referencing Job#CAJIJE003.

SERVICE WRITER required immediately at Shields Industrial Services 2004 Ltd. Must have excellent computer skills, parts and labour background. Produce all work orders in a heavy duty repair shop, time tickets, instruct mechanics, book and schedule appointments. Must be able to work in a high pace, high stress position and meet deadlines. Competitive wage with beneﬁts. . 40 plus hours per week. Please apply by fax 250-3344152, email shieldsofﬁce@shaw.ca, or in person. (located on comox logging road just right off laketrail. Please make attention Bill or Crystal. Only those who are short listed will be contacted.

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

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

School District 71 (Comox Valley) 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay B.C. V9N 7G5

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

WE ARE CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR:

The Administration/Finance Department is searching for a dynamic individual to join its Accounting/ Administration Team.

ON CALL EDUCATION ASSISTANTS

Reporting to the Ofﬁce Manager, this is a level entry Permanent Full Time position to learn and perform a variety of accounting and general administration functions while working collaboratively with other accounting team members. Applicants must possess a sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel and have prior Accounts Payable training. Due to varying workloads, the incumbent must be willing to work weekends, as necessary. You may apply via email at jobs@crownisle.com or hand-deliver to our front desk at 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay. Applications will be received up to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2011. Kindly note that only those individuals short-listed for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

For more details about these job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website at sd71.bc.ca and click on jobs. Note that only complete application packages received through the makeafuture.ca website no later than 13:00 hrs on the closing date will be considered.

FOR YOUR MARY ANN ROLFE B.SC, M.ED REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR 23 Years Experience E.M.D.R. & Clinical Hypnosis Relationship counselling, trauma, mental and physical health issues, chronic pain, addictions.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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

Toll Free:

1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

ESCORTS

ELECTRICAL

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR RENT

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

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

BIG BUILDING Sale... Clearance sale you don’t want to miss! 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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BRAND NEW in Box BLACKBERRY PLAYBOOKS 16GB Wi-Fi. Purchased from a USA retailer. Full warranty. I have 10 to sell at this great price $295.00. Retails for $499.00 call Diane 250-338-2425

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICES Computer not behaving? Fast, friendly service in your home.Call Ellen 250-702-7195

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE Palliser, sage green, leather reclining sofa, Love seat 2 yrs. old. $1100 for both. Free coffee table & 2 end tables solid wood included. 2078 Austin Rd Comox. 250-339-5708

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990.

AUCTIONS

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“Serving Campbell River & Vancouver Island since 1967”

Thursday, Dec. 14 » 6pm Honda and Dewalt generators, Honda air compressors, many air nailers, boxes of nails, tile cutter, tires, tablesaw, ladders, scaffolding, check plate truck tool box, rototiller, 13' whaler style boat trailer, dishwasher, washer, exercise equipment, antique tub, wood stove, table sets, Christmas lights and decor, 20 lots of high-end jewellery, coins, stamps, models and so much more. Last sale of the year, don't miss it!

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

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

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For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667 APARTMENT/CONDO

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS 1015 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in wellmanaged building. Excellent location close to downtown, ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Well maintained units offer in-suite storage room. House cat accepted with pet deposit.

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APARTMENTS / CONDOS

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

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

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

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; immediate possession.

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.

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.

SUITES KENDAL AVENUE SUITE

Beautiful suite in new Cumberland subdivision features 1 bdrm, 1 bathroom, 4 appliances, beautiful kitchen cabinetry & other amazing finishings; like new; ideal for single person or couple; $650/month; for immediate possession

ULVERSTON AVENUE SUITE

Bright & clean suite in Cumberland; features 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appl., & beautiful kitchen; cat permitted w/deposit; $700/ month; immediate possession

DUPLEXES

CONDOS

VANRIDGE MANOR

PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay

123 Back Road, Courtenay

2 bedroom available December 15th & January 1st, in clean, quiet building with onsite manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.

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

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

To View, Call 250-334-4483

Call 250-703-2570

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

Call 250-334-9717 to view

ROBERT LANG DUPLEX

AUCTIONS

CAMPBELL RIVER

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

VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HOVER VACUUM $10 works well, Black Tool box $40 O.B.O 250-339-5708

RUTHERFORD MANOR

1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay

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

UNDER $100

450-19th Street, Courtenay 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.

RYAN COURT

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, 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.

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

Call 310.3535

PETS

BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

250-334-3078

QUALITY SANTA Suits and helpers for rent. Courtenay Costume Rentals 334-3687

PETS

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

PARK PLACE

PANASONIC KX-T7433C Digital Phone System; complete with 19 handsets. Excellent condition, perfect for start-up ofﬁce. Will accept best offer. Phone: 604-3631397.

250-897-1010

DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com

APARTMENTS

CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

Tutoring Teacher required to tutor high school math and science. Please send cover letter and resume to admin@sunrise learningcentre.com

MEICOR REALTY

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.

URQUHART PLACE HOME

TOWNHOUSES

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

Call 250-334-9717

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

Check out our website, for full ad. Viewing: Wed. 9-5 & Thurs. 9-6

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

TOWNHOMES PINE PLACE

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

NOW OFFERING STRATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

TOWNHOUSES

WE BUY HOUSES

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

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.

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

Call: 1-250-616-9053

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

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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL RENTALS

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

APARTMENT/CONDO 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.

OFFICE SPACE to share with a healthcare professional in highly visible Naturopathic Clinic. Call Heather or Erika 250-334-0655. www.braidwoodnaturopathic.com

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

Apartments•Condos•Suites 201-4705 Alderwood 2 bed, 1 bath, 5 appls., N/S, N/P $825/mth Available Dec 15th 202-1810 Lake Trail 2 bed, 1 bath, 4 appls, N/S, N/P $650/mth Avail. Immed

APARTMENT/CONDO

WE’RE ON THE WEB Thousands of ads online updated daily Call 310.3535

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

GREENBRIER 750 Eighth Street TWO BEDROOM suite. Very bright and spacious unique floor plan. 1,100 sq. ft. Recently redecorated. Large, private deck. Full sized appliances with dishwasher and in suite washer/dryer. Two full baths. Very quiet mature adult neighbours. Three blocks from downtown. Security entry. A very attractive suite. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250703-2264.

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

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

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

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

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CHRISTMAS SONGS & traditions

Houses & Suites 26-2728 1st Street 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 3 appls. + OTR microwave, single garage, N/S, N/P $1075/mth Available Dec 1st 7-1720 13th Street 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 2 appls. N/S, N/P $725/mth Available Dec 1st 2705B Urquhart Ave 1 bdrm, 1 bath, fenced yard, 4 appls., N/S, N/P $700/mth incl utilities Available Dec 1st 1725A 15th Street 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P 5 appls.,$800/mth Available Dec 1st 14-1335 13th Street 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P 4 appls. $750/mth Avail Jan 1st 8-1720 13th Street 2 Bed, 1 Bath, N/S, 6 appls. $800/mth Available Jan 1st 22-2160 Hawk Dr 3 bed, 2 Bath, 5 Appls, $1050/mth Available Jan 15 1182 Yates 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 5 appls., N/S, N/P, ocean view, double garage $1500/mth Available Dec. 1 5915 Aldergrove Dr 3 bed, 2 bath, 5 appls. N/S, Ocean View, double garage, $1600/mth Available Dec. 1 7749 Tozer Rd 2+2 Bed, 2 Bath N/S, 6 appls. $1300/mth Available Feb 1

OFFICE/RETAIL

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

Pat- 250-703-0211. Walt- 250-338-6281. SHARED ACCOMMODATION DOWNTOWN FURNISHED rooms. N/P. no drugs/drinking. Clean. $485. incl basic cable, internet. 250-897-3407. LARGE room with private full bathroom, share kitchen, living room; laundry parking local calls, internet included, yard space. Alcohol, drug and smoke free home, no exceptions. Pet negotiable. $400/m plus half hydro. Call Peter at 250-7030450. Available Dec 29th

WANTED TO RENT WANTED - Excellent Landlords for tenants. House, Duplex or Cottages with yard, carport, garden shed or potential for. Affordable rent a mustconsider lowering your rent to $750./mth in exchange for guaranteed problem free, mature responsible clean tenants with references. 250-897-0511

TOWNHOUSES FULLY RENO’D East Courtenay Townhouse. 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 6 appl’s, gas F/P, single garage. $1100./mo. Avail. immed., N/S. (250)339-7333.

BUYING - RENTINGSELLING Call us today to place your classiﬁed ad Call 310.3535

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 1 bdrm & den and 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, custom ﬁnishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. Rents from $1,100/mth. WALK TO DOWN TOWN CTNY new, modern 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, elect. F/P, res. pkg. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed $965 CTNY WEST DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 4 appls, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet. neg Avail Immed $1,050/mth ARGO COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, basic cable & hot water incl., N/S, No pets, cat neg. w/ref. Avail Immed. - $700/mth. $250 moving allowance. Res mgr. 334-8602 UPPER DUPLEX spacious 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, lrg covered deck & yard, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $975/mth incls. Hydro. PORTSIDE spacious brand new condo in downtown Comox featuring 2 bdrm + media rm, 2 bath, 6 appls, heat pump, gas F/P, garage pkg, high end ﬁnishing, ocean view, N/S, No pets. Quiet adult oriented bldg. Avail. Immed. - $1,400/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 $875/mth DRESSAGE COURT 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail Dec. 1 $850/mth PARK PLACE MANOR, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, gas F/P (gas incl.), res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec 16/11 $805/mth TRUMPETER GREENE, 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls., Gas F/P, garage, patio, N/S, No pets, Avail Immed. $925/mth SPACIOUS COURTENAY DUPLEX, 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 bath, 5 appls, Gas F/P, garage, fenced yard, 1,740 sq ft, two years old, N/S, No pets, Avail Jan 1/12 $1,200/mth MUIR RIDGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Jan. 1 - $800/mth

A D D I T I O N A L C O P I E S AVA I L A B L E

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TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402 www.PreApproval.cc FREE CASH Back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877792-0599 DLN 30309. Free delivery www.autocreditfast.ca WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Treat yourself this Christmas to $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. 1-888593-6095. www.creditdrivers.ca

CARS 1973 PLYMOUTH Valiant, 79,500 Miles. Mechanically sound. $1,000. Ph 339-9880

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

New Arrival In a blink of an eye and they’re graduating... so advertise their arrival with a special greeting.

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

blossoms’n such 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

Enter for a chance to win:

Accura Denture Clinic

MARLIN TRAVEL

142 Morison Ave., • 250-248-9221

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

“Shop to win great weekly prizes beginning Nov 21st - large selection of Christmas lights, decor, gifts and more!”

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.

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

Parksville Home Hardware

Monday-Saturday: 8:30am-5:30pm Sunday:10am-4pm Aiken & Associates CGA 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.

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