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AUBREE MALLETTE (front), along with Comox councillors Ken Grant, Barbara Price (left) and early childhood educators Charlene Gray and Tracy Wharram displays one of 30 childfriendly signs which will be placed around the Comox Valley as part of Project Childsign. The campaign, which officially launched at the Comox Marina last week, involves the display of child-friendly picture and text signs on municipal buildings and park locations to encourage literacy, to plan for children in public spaces and remind adults that children are an integral part of any community. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK
The Canadian Auto Workers’ Union (CAW) Local 2182 is blasting the federal government for planned cuts to Coast Guard centres. The Canadian Coast Guard intends next month to reduce the number of officers on watch most of the year at Marine Communications and Traffic Services centres. Although no one is losing their job per se, the union is concerned about mariner safety due to inadequate resources during emergencies. Most centres, including the one in Comox, are manned by three staff members at any given hour. “What they’re intending to do for a good portion of the year is reduce that down to two on watch at any given time,” CAW Local 2182 regional director Allan Hughes said Thursday. “When we get a day like today where it was beautiful, sunny and calm and now it’s blown up to 30 knots on the water, it doesn’t take long for a lot of incidents to occur.” Incidents could involve a boater who has run out of gas or fallen overboard, or a vessel that has gone aground or sunk. “That can happen any time of year, and if you don’t have enough people to handle the communications then you’re in a situation where you’re so busy dealing with one situation you don’t hear somebody else calling for help,” Hughes said. “We’re here to protect people and save lives.” MCTS centres provide distress and safety communication, traffic services and weather information. Each year, the centre at Cape Lazo regulates 55,000 vessel movements through the Inside Passage, and handles more than 850 marine incidents. A total of 17 people work at the Comox centre. The union is calling on the Coast Guard — an agency of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) — to reverse its decision. Calls to DFO were not returned by press time. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Vancouver Island North Conservative MP John Duncan won a sixth term in a tight race against NDP newcomer Ronna-Rae Leonard in the May federal election. “It’s been a long campaign,� Duncan said at his victory speech in Courtenay. “I’ve worked hard in this riding for many, many years. We’re now a majority government, and I’m delighted to be part of it.� Duncan received 27,184 votes, Leonard 25,385, Liberal candidate Mike Holland 3,038, Green candidate Sue Moen 2,995, Independent Jason Draper 290 and Marxist-Leninist candidate Frank Martin 56. Duncan received a congratulatory call from Leonard before all votes had been counted, but refused to accept the win at that point.
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“She wanted to congratulate me, and I said it was too early. In the last election, the NDP candidate here had made a victory speech, and of course, she didn’t win. I wanted more results to come in.� As the riding has historically been a close battleground between the NDP and Conservatives, Duncan said it’s that close competition that fuelled his energy for his seventh attempt to represent the riding. “I enjoy politics. I get energized by politics and people. You know I was thinking seven elections, and I was out door-knocking and enjoying every moment of it. How many people would be able to say
that? “The country went (in the Conservative) direction in this election. I’ve always said that we were just one election earlier than the rest of the country. It all depends on some degree who the candidates are .... but it’s definitely a two-way race here.� Duncan retained his post as Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, part of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s new federal ministry that promises greater security and stability for Canadians. First elected to the House of Commons in 1993, Duncan was appointed Indian Affairs Minister last year. The Winnipeg native, whose first experience as an elected official was as an alderman in Ucluelet in 1982 and 1983, was first elected federally as a Reform candidate.
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Scrubbed sailings up since new system in place Renée Andor Record Staff
“When they do sail and it’s rough people complain, and when they don’t sail because it’s rough people complain,” said Powell River resident Brian Perrin of the Queen of Burnaby. He said this as he waited for the ferry to dock in Comox Wednesday morning after being stranded in the Valley overnight when the last sailing to Powell River, at 7:15 p.m., was cancelled due to stormy conditions combined with a low tide on Tuesday evening. While Perrin wasn’t upset about the cancellation, he said he’s heard people complaining about them. But he added that people complain during rough rides when the ferry does sail in bad weather. The last round trip sailing was also cancelled on Monday evening due to weather conditions, according to BC Ferries manager of public affairs Darin Guenette. Guenette said the number of cancellations due to weather has increased since the implementation of the heavy weather matrix system last year. “It has indeed tended to lead to more frequent cancellations,” said Guenette. From April 1 to Mar. 31 2009-10, 12 sailings were cancelled, compared to 50 for the same time period in
TO SAIL OR not to sail during stormy conditions is based on several factors, but ultimately is decided by the safety of the passengers and vessel. RECORD FILE PHOTO 2010-11 after the system was implemented. From April 1 to Nov. 30 this year, 34 sailings were cancelled. Guenette said that while the system causes more cancellations, it’s more exact. “It’s a more defined process than just sort of a feeling, or ‘OK well the last
sailing was fine on the way over so it should be good back.’” According to Guenette, the master of the ship uses the system which monitors wind, tide levels and sea state – meaning the height, frequency and spacing of waves – to determine whether it’s safe for the ferry to make
the crossing. “There’s not a cut and dry every time it’s above 35 knots or something you don’t sail; it depends on these other factors,” he explained. The heavy weather matrix system was implemented partially in response to a “rough sailing” on this route just over
a year ago where the boat had to take shelter near Texada Island keeping passengers on board for seven hours, said Guenette. He said the storm came up quickly and it’s not always easy to tell what the crossing conditions will be like from the shore, as things can be different out on the water.
“If you’re in Comox it might be quite different weather than it is most of the way across to Powell River,” said Guenette. “They (master of the ship) make a call based on what they think the safety of the passengers and crew would be like, and the vessel of course.” writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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be known as Navigate. The branding will incorporate both names: “Navigate: powered by NIDES.” “Navigate” was chosen because it reflects the school’s commitment to personalized learning, exploration and the sense of being on an educational journey, said principal Jeff Stewart. Stewart said that the name and logo were changed for multiple reasons. Historically NIDES was known as a school for North Island students living at a distance from a
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Jobs, homless key issues for Jangula in new year Renée Andor Record Staff
Mayor Larry Jangula’s biggest goal for 2012 is to help Courtenay’s business community thrive. “I think the most important thing for us is to preserve our
business c o m m u n i t y, especially our downtown c o m m u n i t y, and to work to make sure that that stays healthy,” he said. LARRY JANGULA
“If that area goes into decline, it’s like a domino effect, it’s like a big vacuum cleaner, it just sucks everything in with it, that means jobs,
that means taxes, that means services.” Jangula said he would really like to see something done with the old theatre property on 5th Street. He has a meeting set up in the new year with developers and members of the building
Ives’ focus on youth, seniors Renée Andor Record Staff
The needs of Comox’s aging community and keeping youth around are key issues for Mayor Paul Ives in 2012. “There are some things that we’ve got to pay attention to, our aging community, what are our youth going to be involved with, how can we engage them, and then also in terms of health, making sure that the health services component of our community is maintained going forward,” said Ives. The possibility of a new hospital being built near North Island College is something that Ives said will be on his mind in 2012. “We’re seeing what will happen with that, if a hospital does in fact, a new one, gets built out by North Island College then we’ll have to make sure that the health services that we have in our community aren’t diminished,” explained Ives. “There’ll have to be a new role played by St. Joe’s and of course by all the medical practitioners who have their offices in Comox, we’d like to see them stay.” Ives added that Comox’s aging community strengthens the need for good medical service nearby. However, he said another important goal for the Town of Comox will be keeping youth in town. He hopes building developments bringing new business to town will help do this by creating more jobs. He said the 62-unit waterfront hotel project will help do that. “It’ll create some jobs in the service industry, obviously the hospitality,” said Ives. “We have a high school here that has a province renowned hospitality training program so a lot of those graduates go off to other places, so it’ll be nice for some of them to stay here.” Ives said the last he
heard, construction of Ives also said he the $18 million proj- hopes something will ect is expected to begin be done with Lorne this spring. Hotel site, which has He also looks for- been vacant since fire ward to the destroyed the addition of building earthe Harbour lier this year. Centre on However, he Church Street said nothing at Beaufort has happened Avenue; land so far. is already Moving being cleared development on site and projects along construction PAUL IVES a faster pace is set to begin is something in 2012. The develop- Ives wants to continue ment will be home to to do in 2012. a 14-unit condominium “We’ve streamlined and a retail unit. our process to a four“That will pro- day turnaround for vide more of a com- those builders who mercial retail focus to complete a check-list,” the downtown as well, said Ives. “We’d like which we’d like to see,” to also streamline our he said. rezoning and develop-
ment process – that’s something staff will be working on – so when developments come forward, try to assist them and allow them to be achieved in as short a timeframe as possible with public input.” Ives said council will be starting things off in the New Year by planning the five-year budget. “That’ll be the first thing I think that council will probably want to sink their teeth into. We’ll get going on that probably February/March,” said Ives. “Everyone will want to make sure that we’ve got a good budget going forward.” writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
community, and said he plans to ask them about this vacant lot. The new Thrify Foods development on Ryan Road, which is already underway, and the proposed gas station/car wash/restaurant development next to Home Depot on Lerwick Road are two development projects that he thinks will be big in 2012. Another big issue for Jangula is jobs, which goes hand-in-hand with business and developments. “One of the things I would like to see happening is to have some additional jobs happen in the house and commercial building area, because it’s one of the best employers we
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La Niña still on vacation; avalanche risk high Erin Haluschak Record Staff
The calendar may say December, but the weather outside feels a lot more like spring, with near recordbreaking temperatures and rains hitting the Comox Valley. On Wednesday, Environment Canada recorded 12.0 C at the Comox weather
station, a record from the previous one of 10.1 C set in 2005. “(The warm weather) does happen, but it’s just not very common,” explained Colin Fong, meteorologist for Environment Canada. “It’s been especially warm and it’s not what we expect for this time of year which is rainy and cool.” Fong said the warm holi-
day weather is thanks to a mild westerly flow off the Pacific Ocean, a flow which generally doesn’t reach as far north as it has this past week. “Typically the jet stream dips quite south of the 49th parallel, and usually the Arctic front flows down, typically pushing cold air down, but we haven’t had that yet,” he noted.
Although predictions earlier this year indicated the possibility of a La Niña phenomenon — when sea surface temperatures across the equatorial central and eastern Pacific are below normal, often producing extreme cold outbreaks — Fong said cold weather could be in the near future. Despite the balmy temperatures, there is a down-
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jobs versus environmental concerns. “One of the big issues that will be facing us in 2012 will be trying to balance the need for jobs for people with those who will have concerns about what those jobs will do,” he said. Homelessness is another hot issue for Jangula, and he said he wants the proposed site for a homeless shelter on Cliffe Avenue and 10th Street be “permanently put to bed.” He said several alternative properties have been discussed, and hopes council will revisit the issue in January. However, he questions whether building a new shelter is the best way to keep people off the streets as the shelter would cost $2 million to build and about $1 million per year to run. “That’s the other thing I think a lot of the politicains have been very unclear on is who do they think is going to fund this shelter if we were to build it,” he said. He also pointed out that there’s already a shelter in Courtenay, and suggests adding more services to the existing one. Instead, subsidized housing is something he wants to take a hard look at. “Really the bigger
question should be should the community be pushing senior levels of government to look at subsidized housing,” he said. “Because when you think about it, how does a three-day stay at a shelter prevent you from being homeless?” He suggests a setup similar to Maple Pool Campsite, which is home to a Commu-
nity Living Project for 54 low-income earners, seniors, disabled individuals and people who would otherwise be homeless. “The model, the idea that’s happening at Maple Pool seems to
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Coast Realty Group “Sharing the Christmas Spirit” Hamper Program would like to thank the following people: Home Depot, Thrifty’s Foods, Saputo, Robert Ash & Assoc. and tenants, Tiffany at Comox Centre Mall, Quinsam Communications, School District 71 Schools and Board Office, Comox Ladies Aux. Legion Branch 160, Comox Valley Lions, H. Hierly, Krugel & Company, Bruce Rutherford, Kate Greening, M. Swift, Murdock/ Ross, Crown Isle Ladies’ Golf Club, Crown Isle Men’s Club, Courtenay, Comox, & Cumberland Liquor Stores for Teddy Bears, Margot Rutherford, S. Latham & Quilt Club, Toscano’s, Finlayson, Valley Charitable Bingo, B. Thomsen, Gerritsen, Pemberton, Island Pilates, Budget Truck Rentals, Peak Drilling, Gord & Courtenay Country Market, Ives Burger, Kern, Rentall for tables, Little Ceasars, Subway, A&W, Quality Foods. The Main core of Volunteers that come back year after year to help in the warehouse: Colleen Malek, Al Gavel, Al & Wendy Tippett and Cadets for all their assistance and of course, Ken & Faye Jones for the endless hours and coordination of our program. And to all the rest, and there are too many to mention, we thank you for your time, donations & assistance that make our program such a success. 580 families benefitted from our hamper program.
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RCMP kept busy with thefts, break and enters Dec. 12 • Two thieves entered a home through an unlocked back door between Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 in the 400 block of 14th Street in Courtenay and stole two large TVs. Dec. 13 • A theft was reported at the Without Sugar Shop at 104-1025 Cliffe Ave. in Courtenay. The report indicated a man entered the store and stole a jug of change for the diabetes association. RCMP attended the scene along with the canine section and tracked the suspect. The suspect was not located although police found a discarded jug and a bag of chocolates. • RCMP responded to a call of a vehicle which was broken into through an open window while parked on 12th Street and England Avenue in Courtenay. A black bag with personal toiletries and clothing was stolen. Dec. 15 • Police responded to a complaint of a theft in progress at 1975 Fitzgerald Ave in Courtenay during the early morning hours. The property manager reported hearing loud noises and then located a man prying open a coin operated laundry machine. When police arrived, they located a man matching the description, and was arrested and lodged in cells. The man also breached a no alcohol condition from a previous charge, and was released with a court date. Dec.16 • RCMP received a complaint from a man who reported someone in a ski mask had attempted to gain entry to his residence in the 1800 block of Fir Avenue in Comox through the front door. The man fled when he saw someone was
POLICE BEAT home. • Comox Valley RCMP received a complaint about an attempted break and enter at the 4200 block of Briardale Road in Royston. The resident found the back door of the shop off its track but entry was not gained. • RCMP responded to a call from a resident of the Washington Inn apartments at 1027 Ryan Road. Police found a deceased man, and their investigation determined the man’s death was due to natural causes. • Police attended the Walmart store in Courtenay after two people were apprehended by store security. One male and one female were released on future court dates facing charges of theft under $5,000. Dec. 17 • Comox Valley RCMP received a complaint about a possible impaired driver. The caller reported a man sleeping in the drivers seat of his running vehicle. The man was detained an investigated for care and control of a motor vehicle while impaired. Two samples of his breath were taken, which produced readings of .22 and .21. The man was released for court at a later date. Dec.18 • A theft from a vehicle was reported from a man who parked his car at 2801 Cliffe Ave. in Courtenay. The man stated that two females, working together, tricked him, then stole a laptop, two one-terabyte hard drives and two Dewalt
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were recovered, however the suspect remains at large. • Around 9 p.m. Comox Valley RCMP responded to a car accident on the 17th Street bridge in Courtenay. Police found a vehicle on its side with a woman in the drivers seat. The investigation revealed the woman was under the influence of alcohol and she was released with a future court date. Dec. 19 • RCMP received a complaint from a resi-
dent of Marine Drive in Royston about a lost or possibly stolen canoe. The resident reported leaving his 15-foot red Coleman canoe on the beach in the evening and returning in the
morning to find it gone. The canoe had a mini Cota electric motor. • Comox Valley RCMP received a report of a theft from a car from the 200 block of Stafford Avenue in
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BC Games have inspired thousands in Comox Valley Kerry Vital Black Press
With the 2012 BC Winter Games set to start in Vernon in February, spirit is building in every community across British Columbia. The brainchild of former premier W.R. Bennett, the Games began in 1978 in Penticton. Since then, 38 communities across the province have hosted the Games, some of them more than once. Over 200,000 people have volunteered and over 150,000 athletes have competed since it began. “One of the most important benefits of hosting a BC Games is how it brings a community together,” says Henry Pejril, president of the 2006 BC Summer Games in Kamloops. “There aren’t many opportunities like a Games that can
capture the full crosssection of a community. The feeling of pride and accomplishment lasts in a host city for many years to come.” Many well-known athletes had their start at the BC Games, including Tour de France cyclist Ryder Hesjedal and 2010 Olympic women’s snowboarding cross gold medallist Maelle Ricker, who are among the alumni who say their dreams of international competition began at the BC Games. “My Olympic success can be traced to the provincial Games in my native Manitoba and I see the BC Winter Games providing the same opportunity for young athletes today,” says BC Games Society Chair and 1976 Olympic speedskating silver medalist, Cathy Priestner Allinger. “The BC Winter Games provide rising stars an
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ans are getting ready for the 2012 BC Winter Games in Vernon.” are Participants generally under the age of 18 (depending on the sport), and have the potential to move beyond local and regional competition to the national stage and beyond. “The BC Games are an important stepping stone towards the Canada Games and ultimately the Olympic Games,” says Kelly Stefanyshyn, a former Olympic swimmer and BC Games Society board member. “Learn-
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Brian Carruthers, president of the Williams Lake 2002 BC Winter Games, is proud of the achievements of B.C. athletes. “Sport builds character in individuals and brings people together in a positive environment, whether as competitors, spectators or organizers,” he says. The Winter Games feature 15 sports, including curling, figure skating, skiing and women’s hockey. It is expected that over 1,500 athletes and over 300 coaches will participate in the Games
in February. “I believe in the BC Games as it provides an opportunity to share the spirit with other British Columbians while celebrating your community in the most fantastic and rewarding way,” says Diana Johnstone, operations manager for the 2002 BC Summer Games in Nanaimo. “I can’t wait until 2014 when Nanaimo will once again be privileged to host this amazing event.” Surrey will host the 2012 BC Summer Games in July.
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TOWN OF COMOX PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Section 127 of the Community Charter the following is a schedule of Regular Council meetings and Committee of the Whole meetings to be held during 2012. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS - 2012 Regular Council Meetings are scheduled for the first and third Wednesday of each month, commencing at 5:30 p.m. Amendments have been made to allow for summer holidays and conference schedules. Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers located at 1801B Beaufort Avenue. The specific dates of the Regular Council meetings are as follows: FEBRUARY 01 MARCH 07 APRIL 04 MAY 02 JUNE 06 SEPTEMBER 05 OCTOBER 03 NOVEMBER 07 DECEMBER 05
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close at noon Dec. 31 and will remain closed New Year’s Day. Regardless of disposal method, residents are asked to remove all tinsel and decorations before bringing in trees. Meanwhile, on Jan. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Black Creek Community Centre will be holding its
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Seniors learn Tongue-tied? Toastmasters has cure to be prepared The SOS (Support Our Seniors) Comox Valley is joining with the Views Family Council to host a meeting on Emergency Preparedness. The meeting is Jan. 3 from 2-4 p.m. in the Rotary Room of the Florence Filberg Centre. Mike Fourner of the Comox Valley Emergency Preparedness, will show a video and address issues of concern to seniors and others with physical issues, such as hearing, vision, mobility, medications, next of kin, neighbourhood support groups, etc.
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The meeting will be an opportunity to develop questions in preparation for a panel with speakers from Comox Valley facilities. In addition to this agenda, 10 or 15 minutes will be devoted to an up-date on the DriveABLE issue. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call Jennifer at 250- 3342321 or Gwyn at 250338-6265.
You may be familiar with the cultural observation that most people fear public speaking more than they fear death, meaning that at a funeral most of us would prefer to be in the casket rather than delivering the eulogy. Speaking in public can be frightening. Attending a company meeting or speaking up in class can be intimidating and keep us from sharing our insights or being a leader by asking that question every-
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W hat’s HAPPENING ONGOING AVALANCHE BAR & GRILL jam night every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Comedy night on the third Thursday of the month, starting at 9 p.m. House Ten85 DJs live music starting every Saturday at 9 p.m. FMI: 250-331-0334. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY open Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art exhibits The Boxing Match by Bill Friesen & Marci Katz and SPIN by Rebekah Clarke and Miranda Kent until Dec. 31. Annual Christmas Craft Fair until Dec. 31, open Mon-Sat 10 to 5, open Sundays 11 to 4 and later hours Xmas week. FMI: 250338-6211, www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com or Facebook fan page called Comox Valley Art Gallery. CORRE ALICE GALLERY in Cumberland at 2781 Dunsmuir Ave. Comox Valley H’artists exhibit until Dec. 30. Hours 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. FMI: 250-400-4099. ELKS HALL in Courtenay offers open mic Wednesdays, 8 p.m. FMI: 250-334-2512. GATEHOUSE BISTRO AND GALLERY displays jazz paintings by Neil Boyle for December. FMI: Betty Boyle at 778-428-0530 or the Bistro at 250-336-8099. GRIFFIN PUB north of CFB Comox host to Jazztet every Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. MEX PUB has a Rock ‘n Country Jam ‘n Dance hosted by Outlaw Fever on Tuesdays (except the first Tuesday of the month), starting at 9 p.m. MUIR ART GALLERY open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 440 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay. Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. FMI: www.comoxvalleyarts.org. PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. Members’ fundraiser show & sale to Jan. 22. Gallery closed for Christmas break Dec. 19 to Jan. 9. FMI: www.pearlellisgallery.com. POTTERS PLACE in Courtenay open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gordon Hutchens guest artist in December. FMI: www. thepottersplace.ca or 250334-4613. WAVERLEY HOTEL jam night with Brodie Dawson and friends runs every Thursday, no cover. Visit www.waverleyhotel.ca. WHISTLE STOP PUB house band Big Fun on stage each weekend. ZOCALO CAFÉ, bassist Tim Croft plays duets with different musicians in various genres Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Anderson Jazz Syndicate performs on the last Friday of each month. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. Macro photography in November.
Saturday, Dec. 31 XLR8, PACIFIC POI BOYS, LUKE BLUE GUTHRIE and RODRIGO FIGUEROA at Best Western Plus Westerly Hotel. Tickets at Westerly. FMI: www.thewesterlyhotel.ca or 250-338-7741. BANANAFISH ORCHESTRA, Waverley Hotel. Violinist Blaine Dunaway opens at 9 p.m. Tickets at Bop City Records, the Waverley or by phone at 250-336-8322. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. MONKEY WRENCH at Bridge Lounge. FMI: www.thebridgelounge.com or 250-871-
7277. 5PLAY at Joe’s Garage, music starts at 9 p.m. Tickets at Bop City Records. Phone 250-3386621. FMI: 250-702-6456 or www.joeson5th.ca. STEPPIN’ OUT hosts dinner and dance at Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay. Tickets at Silhouette Theatre and Dance Shop in Courtenay until Dec. 30.
Tuesday, Jan. 3 COMOX VALLEY ARTS GALLERY, registration open for art classes from Jan. to April for all ages. FMI: 250-3386211 or www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com
Friday, Jan. 13 BACKYARDIGANS at Sid Williams Theatre, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-2430 or online at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY opening reception for In Place/Displaced, Animalmorphic, Tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. through March 3. Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free event. FMI: 250-338-6211
Saturday, Jan. 14 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY panel discussion with three artists and BCSPCA, MARS, Tsolum Restoration and Project Watershed discuss animals, humans, habitat. 10 a.m. to noon. Free or $3 donation. FMI: 250338-6211.
Wednesday, Jan.18 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY presents Art21, a PBS short film and discussion from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Free or $3 donation. FMI: 250338-6211
Saturday, Jan. 21 MAMMA MIA screens at Sid Williams Theatre for an ABBA singalong, 7 p.m. Tickets at Sid Williams box office. FMI: 250-334-0697. All proceeds go to St. Joseph’s Hospital Maternal Care Ward for critical care equipment.
Sunday, Jan. 22 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY and TIFF present the film Take Shelter at the Rialto Cinema at 5 p.m. Tickets are $11 and can be purchased at CVAG gift shop. FMI: 250-338-6211.
Monday, Jan. 23 BACKYARDIGANS at Sid Williams Theatre, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. FMI: www.TheBackyardigansOnTour.com.
Friday, Feb. 3 WORLD COMMUNITY FILM FESTIVAL, various Courtenay locations. Tickets at Sid Williams Theatre box office. Phone 250-338-2430 or order online at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com. FMI: www.worldcommunity.ca.
Saturday, Feb. 4 WORLD COMMUNITY FILM FESTIVAL, various Courtenay locations. Tickets at Sid Williams Theatre box office. Phone 250-338-2430 or order online at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com. FMI: www.worldcommunity.ca.
April 27 RON JAMES performs at Sid Williams Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets at Sid Williams box office or phone 250-3382430, ext. 1.
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‘Timeless’ jazz at Zocalo Masri, Lambert and Croft centrestage Friday evening Forbidden Jazz, consisting of Jake Masri on trumpet and vocals, Jim Lambert on guitar and Tim Croft on upright bass are once again headlining Zocalo Café next Friday evening. As in the past, they hope to attract a multigenerational audience by performing a wide variety of timeless jazz standards. The trio, representing more than four decades of experience, both locally and internationally, will weave their collective magic through two sets of entertaining music. Local guitarist Jim Lambert is the former host of the Cumberland Hotel Blues Jam. His electric blues sound can be heard on the duo album entitled Morpheus along with singer/songwriter Joanna Finch. He is a member of a local rock cover band Boondock as well as the Tim Croft Quartet. Jim has also earned
himself a solid reputation as lead guitarist in the Brett Martens String Band. Look out for their recently recorded CD, produced and engineered by gypsy jazz guitar master Marc Atkinson. Tim Croft, relatively new on the local scene, has quickly gained recognition as a strong and creative player. His jazz studies at Humber College in Toronto allowed him the amazing opportunity to learn from such Canadian icons as Mike Downes, Pat Collins, Pat Labarbera and Don Thompson. After completing his bachelors degree, Tim relocated in Montreal where he continued to study the bass, play in local restaurants and clubs (such as House of Jazz and Upstairs) and record with several different groups. Further education led him to the University of Western Michigan, where he completed a masters degree in Jazz Studies under the influences of Tom Knific and Dr. Scott Cowan (jazz piano and improvisation). Croft currently teaches music at
L’Ecole au Coeur d’Ile in Comox. No stranger to local music circles, Jake Masri draws his inspiration from classical repertoire to musical theater to Afro-Cuban/ New Orleans,and Bebop styles. His passion for jazz is closely linked to artists such as Harry James, Miles Davis, Chet Baker, & Arturo Sandoval. Since moving to Comox in 2002, Jake has appeared with Sounds of 17, Quintessence Brass, 6th Street, Jazztown, and Jazz Noir combos; Georgia Straight, Arrowsmith, and CR Big Bands, Strathcona Symphony Orchestra, and Just in Time Jazz Choir. We invite you to join us for a casual, funfilled evening of jazz from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. As usual, the kitchen will offer a wide selection of sweet and savory dishes along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. For more info, contact Zocalo Café & Gallery at 250331-0933, or drop by the corner of 5th Street and Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay. — Forbidden Jazz
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Start the new year with three (or more) voices Voices Three promises blended harmonies, poignant lyrics and laughs
their audiences. Typically these sold-out shows have been ticketed events, however this year admission is by donation to CVHS or a food donation for the food bank. The evening promises beautifully blended harmonies, poiStart the new year with gnant and insightful lyrics, Voices Three on Jan. 3. and a few laughs based on Voices Three fans will familiar experiences. be pleased to learn that Part of the appeal of they can still start off the Voices Three is the divernew year by attending a sity of their material, an fundraising concert for the eclectic mix of genres that Comox Valley Hospice Soci- visit everything from jazz ety (CVHS). and bluegrass to alternaComox Valley songwrit- tive pop. Each showcase ers Helen Austin, Sue Pyper their own songs in turn, and Judy and combine Wing will be their talents performing The atmosphere to support Tuesday at was intimate for such each other the Mex Pub to create a as part of the a large crowd. The magical syn1st Tuesday performers engaged ergy. F u n d r a i s - with each other and W i t h er concert the added the audience as if series. talents of A d d i n g we were all sitting Blaine Dunto the musi- around a kitchen away, Jim cal diversity Stepan, and of the eve- table, yet with an Bruce Wing, ning will be ambience of smooth it is sure to the musical professionalism … the be a great a c c o m p a - band was superb. The show. niment of “These are Bruce Wing, whole thing worked all accompercussion- for me. p l i s h e d ist Jim Steand Bee Wolf Ray singers pan and songwritjazz violinist ers,” writes Blaine Dunaway. The eve- previous audience member ning starts at 7:30 p.m. and Kybor Tylor, “and each of admission is by cash dona- the three has powerful gifts tion for CVHS or a food of their own. Together, they donation for the CV Food are a force. Sue Pyper’s genBank Society. erosity in sharing her honThe songwriting trio est heart and self, Helen Voices Three has been per- Austin’s glory in the scinforming since 2006, creat- tillating fireworks of her ing a show each year to mind, and Judy Wing’s raise awareness and money philosophical landscapes, for the Comox Valley Hos- illuminated by wit, all come pice Society. to the stage in a wonderful From the lyrical edges of stew of moments.” self-assertion to orchestratVoices Three supporters ed kazoo rhapsodies, Voices feel as though they have Three fund raising concerts experienced something have been filled with magi- more than great music; they cal moments that endear share a special camaraderie these talented women to with their audience.
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Describing last year’s performance, audience member Bee Wolf Ray writes, “The atmosphere was intimate for such a large crowd. The performers engaged with each other and the audience as if we were all sitting around a kitchen table, yet with an ambience of smooth professionalism...
the band was superb. The whole thing worked for me.” Recalling last year’s performance at the Sid Williams Theatre, Carolyn Touhey writes, “...a spell wove us all together into a sweet harmony, riding swells and dips of mood through various fascinat-
ing musical landscapes. By the end, a standing ovation brought us surging to our feet... silly, dreamy grins were evident everywhere.” Mark your calendars for Jan. 3 at 7:30 p.m. and come out to enjoy an evening of fun and music and start the new year with a smile.
The event is sponsored by the Mex Pub and all money raised at the 1st Tuesday Fundraising event will go to support the Comox Valley Hospice Society’s vision of providing the community with a residential hospice. For more information about Voices Three, visit www.voicesthree.com.
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Canada wins at Davos; Happy’s hosting Alaska Earle Couper Record Staff
Canada jumped out to a big early lead en route to a 7-1 win over HC Vitkovice Steel in the opener for both teams Monday at the Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. Brett McLean of Comox, Joel Kwiatkowski, Domenic Pittis, Mark Hartigan and Rico Fata scored in the first
period for the Canadians, who completely outplayed their Czech opponents. Defenceman Shawn Heins picked up two assists. McLean, who is playing for Rockford of the AHL (Chicago Blackhawks affiliate) this season, made it 4-0 with a pretty deflection on a two-man advantage off a point shot from Heins at 10:08 and Fata stretched the lead
with a backhand deke on a breakaway at 17:15. Canada played the host Davos team Wednesday in their final preliminary round game and suffered an 8-1 setback. Canada took on Wolfsburg in Thursday’s quarter-finals, with result unavailable at press time. Semifinals go today with the championship at 6 a.m. PT Saturday. Fans can follow the games and The
Royston Rocket on TSN or TSN2. The Spengler Cup, which organizers say is the oldest professional international hockey tournament in the world, has been held in the picturesque mountain town of Davos since 1923. The competition features five European club teams and a Canadian entry comprised largely of European-based pros.
Canada has appeared in nine of the last 11 Spengler Cup finals, last winning the tournament in 2007. The format offers little margin for error. After opening with two round-robin games, the tournament shifts into sudden-death playoffs. The championship game will be played on New Year’s Eve. Home Game For those who prefer
to see their international hockey live instead of on the television, a New Year’s Eve treat awaits. At 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, Happy’s Source for Sports Chiefs Midget Tier 1 team is taking on a visiting squad from Alaska. “We would love to fill the stands for this exciting game of hockey,” a Comox Valley Minor Hockey Association spokesperson said.
Swing into spring kept good times rolling in 2011 Today we continue with our look back at 2011 – a very good year in sports for local teams and athletes. The review will wrap up next week. MAY • Saratoga Speedway hosted yet another great doubleheader weekend, with 64 cars (one of the best car counts in years) on the track. Monster trucks California Kid and Rockstar put on an amazing show, destroying motor homes, buses and getting some big air. • Riders from Trail Bikes Eatmore Sprouts Cycling Team and Comox Valley Cycle Club competed in Race the Ridge, a threeevent stage race in Maple Ridge. • Mark Isfeld Secondary captured the AAA North Island High School Golf Championships for the first time in school history. The golf program has twice finished second at the Island championships and as high as sixth in B.C., but the North Island title had always eluded them until this year at Crown Isle. • Peter Stubbs had an unbelievable freestyle ski season. Along with being selected to join the BC High Performance Mogul Team for the 2011/2012 season, he competed in his first-
ever Canadian Freestyle Series event and first BC Series competition. His results qualified him to represent B.C. at the Canadian Junior Nationals where he placed 22nd in Single Moguls out of a field of 45 of Canada’s best young freestyle skiers. He also won bronze at the BC Freestyle Championships. • Comox Valley U14 Viperes defeated Gordon Head to win the Island Cup soccer final and advance to the Provincials. • Goalie Michael Herringer was selected in the ninth round and 188th overall by the Victoria Royals in the WHL Bantam Draft. •In April the Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports (VISAS) wrapped up its season with more than 400 participants in its learn to ski and snowboard program. “It was a great year on the mountain,” VISAS president Brian Culley said. “We had the most enrolment ever in this year’s Learn to Ski Festival, and the snow conditions were fabulous.” Five alpine racers competed at the BC ParaAlpine Championships/ Rotary Giant Slalom last month at Whistler/Blackcomb. Meghan Williams of Courtenay won two medals
ACROBATIC ANTICS SUCH as this earned Liam Higgins of the Little River Grinders the MVP Goalie award at the 15th annual Comox Cup Road Hockey Tournament. PHOTO SUBMITTED in giant slalom and one in slalom. Courtenay skier Joe Grubwieser won silver in slalom and Ron Greenhorn of Nanaimo won bronze.
Chris Lane of Courtenay also competed. • A hockey tournament in Vancouver last month proved to be just what the
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The team played five games over the course of a weekend and ended the tournament with a 5-0 record. •Once again they were first. But could it have been for the last time? Moments after ringing the bell at the finish line to claim their 16th Royal LePage Comox Valley Snow to Surf Adventure Relay Race championship, Westerly Hotel Brian McLean Banzai captain Bill Brett dropped a bombshell by saying the 2011 event may be the last time the Banzai will compete in the multi-sport relay race. •Deb Goodwin skipped her team of Lonnie Schopp (third), Kim Jonsson (second) and Lori Ross (lead) to an undefeated win at a home club playdown. Representing the Comox Valley Curling Club, the team again went undefeated at the North Island Club Challenge in March, qualifying for the Pacific International Cup in Richmond. The April tourney drew 16 teams, including several from the U.S. Goodwin and company started with wins over California, Royal City, Alaska, Beaver Valley and NWT. Losses to Washington and Kerry Park put
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them into a tie-breaker against Royal City. The momentum continued in the semifinals where they beat Richmond. In the gold final, the team defeated the Cowichan Rocks to become B.C. champs. JUNE •Comox Valley Baseball alum Bryan Pawlina was invited to the B.C. U17 Select Camp, to be held July 12-15 in Langley. Forty-five players will be put through their paces for the three days, with the top 20 players then being chosen to represent B.C. at the prestigous Canada Cup tournament, to be held Aug. 9-15 in Moncton, NB. Pawlina plays for the Parksville Royals of the Premier Baseball League. •It was an evening of celebration on Thursday, June 2 as close to 250 studentathletes, staff coaches, community members and friends and family of athletes showed up to celebrate another successful year of athletics at Mark R. Isfeld Secondary. •Courtenay’s Mary Wells was off to Athens for the Special Olym-
pics World Summer Games. •G.P. Vanier Secondary hosted the 25th Annual Athletic Banquet in the gym. The special guest speaker was Bill Village, current principal of Mark Isfeld Secondary, and the man responsible for starting the athletic banquet at Vanier 25 years ago when he was the athletic director. The 2011 inductee to the Athletic Wall of
Fame was Andrea Lee (2004-2008). Lee participated on numerous teams for the school and outside of school, one of which is her sport of choice, cross country skiing. •Avery Snider, a Grade 8 student attending Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School, was selected to the U14 Girls Basketball BC Provincial Team to represent B.C. in internaSee 2011, page 19
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an impressive time of 4:55:35. Andy Quinn of Courtenay placed 13th in the solo male category, crossing the finish line at 5:45:43. Courtenay’s Trevor Espenant and Don Grossman were the overall winners for the 30 km Sport Course, coming in at 3:20:23. •Riley Wheeldon from Comox secured his Canadian Tour card on Friday at the spring qualifying school at Morningstar Golf Club in Parksville.The 20-year-old Wheeldon started the four-round event with a sparkling 6-under 66 but then scores of 74 and 78 had him in a battle for one of the five cards. He shot a 1-over 73 Friday to finish tied for fourth spot. •Parksville’s Quality Foods Royals captured lightning in the bat on the May long weekend and made team history by becoming the first local squad to win the BC’s Best Baseball Classic in the tourney’s 17-year history. The local Premier Baseball League team lost 7-1 to the Okanagan A’s in their tournament opener Friday, but answered with five straight wins, with Comox Valley players Marcus Drewry, Ashton Martin and Bryan Pawlina all factoring heavily in the victories. JULY •Some of the hiccups Sunday at Lewis Park were coming from the field, not just the refreshment garden. That’s because there were a few upsets as the Comox Valley Mixed Slo-Pitch League playoffs wrapped up another busy season. •Other than an early season hip flexor injury, 16-year-old Amanda Wakeling has had a strong 2011 season racing on her cross-country mountain bike. Competing at a national level for her bigger races this season, Wakeling competed in three Canada Cups as well as Canadian National XC MTB Championships. •They were going at it hot and heavy in the hexagon Saturday night at the Comox Valley Sports Centre when the Comox Valley Boxing Club presented Full Throttle Fight Night 3-Redemption. Young amateur mixed martial artists from all over the Island and other parts of B.C. were in town for the event. •Thrills and spills
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were the order of the day at the annual Mt. Washington Downhill Longboard Race. With racers hitting speeds in excess of 100 km/h, sometimes even hay bales were not enough to prevent mishaps. •Seven hard working Comox Valley basketball girls from Isfeld Secondary combined with two ‘dualcitizens’ from the USA and a guest friend from Qualicum Beach to form a highly competitive squad of 10 girls at the annual Western Washington University girls summer basketball camp in Bellingham, Wash., July 10-14. •It was a one-two finish for Vancouver Island riders in the Elite Men division of the 2011 Canadian Mountain Bike Championships in Canmore, Alta. on Saturday. But not the one Geoff Kabush had been hoping for. Tofino native Max Plaxton of Victoria created the biggest upset of the two-day championships by winning the Elite Men’s title and stopping Courtenay native Kabush of Victoria on his quest to make history. The 34-year-old Kabush had a chance to accomplish something no other Canadian mountain biker has ever done — win a record eighth national title. •It was an awesome day in Parksville for the team from SurfSUP at the third race of the Surf-SUP Island
Series. A low tide made time for an awesome pre-race clinic led by Stuart Robinson from Surf-SUP lending his knowledge on quick turns and how to ride the ripples. •No longer feeling the Bern, Brett McLean rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks. During the NHL’s “Free Agent Friday” last week, the ‘Hawks inked the Comox native, who had been playing for Bern in Switzerland, to a one-year contract. •A combination of bright sun and shining stars combined to make the inaugural Comox Taxi Team Charity Golf Tournament a success at Glacier Greens. Celebrities Cassie CampbellPascal and Ty Wishart were in attendance at the fundraiser. •Former Vancouver Canuck Cliff Ronning was demonstrating his custom hockey sticks to participants at a clin-
ic at the West Coast Elite Hockey Academy in Courtenay. Michel Petit (Canuck firstround draft pick in 1982 and 15-year NHL veteran) was provided the coaching on the synthetic ice surface at the WCEHA facility. Other former NHLers do the instructing at other locations, and Ronning notes participants benefit greatly from one-on-one time with the retired pros. AUGUST •Taylor Green got a taste of Major League Baseball when he was promoted from the Triple-A Nashville Sounds to the Milwaukee Brewers for a Saturday game against the Chicago Cubs. He did not appear in the game, which the Brewers won 6-4. •Courtenay’s running duo of Robyn Dicesare and Cathy Livsey spent the end of their summer holidays competing in an epic
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2011: Great year for Valley athletics Continued from page 24
EXPERIENCED RUNNERS SUCH as Ironman Don Blacklock all got their start somewhere, and the Comox Valley Road Runnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; annual 5K clinic can help you join the fun.
Road Runners 5K clinic on tap It is that time of year again; time to think about your New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolution: a commitment to personal goals, projects, the reforming or creating of a habit. The Comox Valley Road Runnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mission statement is: To promote the development and growth of running in the Comox Valley by providing education, leadership and social opportunities, along with programs and running events, for runners of all abilities. The CVRRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual 5K running clinic is open to all levels: learn to walk, learn to run, learn to race. The clinic starts Jan. 14 and concludes March 17 with a 5K fun run. The 10 sessions include informational presentations from experts in our community as well as actual road running experiences. Registration ($45 until Jan. 7, $50 after) is available though the Comox Valley Recreation Reporter, Lewis Centre, Courtenay (payable with credit card through this location) and Extreme Runners in Courtenay. For more information, contact Leslie Dargie at www.cvrr.ca or 250-897-1213. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Comox Valley Road Runners
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or my final column of this sometimes chaotic year I will take a brief look at the highs and lows as they developed over the months of the calendar. When journeying into the unknown it is not a bad idea to look back for clues and direction. January — There are many exciting things to do locally during this cold month, but for reasons best described as trying to keep you informed I spent most of my writing time on the politics of running our fishery, especially the political challenges facing recreational halibut fishing from the federal department of fisheries, that is creating a serious disconnect between the rights of citizens to participate in harvesting common property resources and the privatization of those resources to special interests. February — An exciting month to report on great conservation advances with the establishment of Bear Creek Regional Park and a home for the Oyster River Enhancement Society’s hatchery on the Oyster River. Recognition of the role of the Evans Family Farms, Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Regional District and many individuals was encouraging and inspirational. March — Halibut issues still around; but the joy of fishing is taking precedence. Spider Lake lives up to its reputation of good fishing and much more. April — The challenges of Raven Coal in Baynes sound raises its ugly head. Our
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STELLAR SEA LIONS are unusually early in taking up residence on Norris Rocks. PHOTO BY RALPH SHAW local member of Parliament John Duncan and the Prime Minister continue to disappoint the recreational fishing community in the management of the marine fishery. Lake fishing is taking up much time and the results are excellent as reported in my columns. May — Climate change may be a factor in the on-going lateness of the season by at least two weeks. Lingcod fishing is good, as is the continued gathering of shellfish. June — One of the highlights of this month is the Family Fishing Weekend that places emphasis on children and families in fishing activities. Lingcod and chinook fishing continue to be good. July — I celebrated Canada Day in the company of good friends and the harvesting of a prime 23-pound chinook while fishing at Campbell River. With the cool weather lake fishing stayed good and a 20-inch cutthroat from Wolf Lake further enhanced it. Worked with Wally Nowak at the fish and game club
outdoor program where we taught children the beginning skills of fly fishing. August — Sockeye and pink salmon fishing become active and productive, although late in arriving. The halibut issue is back with plans to close the halibut fishery prior to the end of the summer. Not good - the management of the resource is run by politics and recreational fishing is being short changed. I caught a prime 25-pound feeder chinook in Tribune Bay. September — In many respects it was a banner month for Smitty and me. On one trip we landed halibut, sockeye, chinook and pink salmon while fishing out of Port Hardy. I took pictures of Roy Dash catching and releasing a prime 26-inch rainbow trout in Spider Lake. October -— Seems like it was only last week when I enjoyed spectacular chum salmon fishing with friends at Brown’s Bay. We also had a lesson in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans
bureaucratic power when they closed the season at its peak. November — Good returns of salmon to our Puntledge system. Hunting is the prime activity with Smitty and my grandsons doing well on blacktailed deer. December — Winding down a generally
successful year with getting ready for the Christmas season and all the traditions associated with the outdoors. I spent Dec. 18 with Chuck Ashcroft on the water off Denman and Hornby islands. The photograph of the spectacular concentration of stellar sea lions on Norris Rock with this column is, I suggest, a glimpse of the changes ahead in our outdoor environment. If I had taken this picture in July the rocks would be occupied by harbour seals. It is normal for the rocks to be occupied by sea lions during the roe herring run that does not usually happen until late in January and into February
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Jack Frost nips competition for top plant honours Christmas has barely waned on the horizon and I can hardly wait for the new gardening season to begin. Patience is not one of my best virtues and the trickle of seed catalogues being dropped into the post box is getting me revved up. The tantalizing morsels of descriptive vegetables and dazzling flowers almost have me drooling as badly as Molly over her treats. I do so love to turn the pages of an honestto-goodness catalogue. Not very tree-friendly of me but I try to compensate by only ordering in three or four of my very favourites. The rest of the catalogues I peruse on my computer screen...and there are quite a number. I can see by my notations I am going to have to seriously pare down my wish list. With the new year around the corner I am always curious to discover which plant the Perennial Plant Association has selected for their Plant of the Year. And bravo in their 2012 selection of Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’...more commonly known as Siberian bugloss. It must have been a hard choice though, with the 2012 Runner Up honours going to Chelone lyonii ‘Hot Lips’, Heuchera ‘Caramel’ (coral bells) and Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’ (switchgrass). Personally, I would have had to resort to flipping a coin between the brunnera and the chelone...also known as turtlehead. Both have stunning attributes. We actually do have ‘Jack Frost’ in our garden...plus the plain Brunnera macrophylla, B. m. ‘Dawson’s White’, B. m. ‘Langtrees and B. m. ‘Mr. Morse’. Having the five of them is a testament to the won-
THIS WHITE-FLOWERED BRUNNERA macrophylla ‘Mr. Morse’ graces the Duchess’ garden. PHOTO BY LESLIE COX derful virtues of this particular genus. Delightfully suited for shady areas, they also tolerate some dappled sunshine...even a few hours of full sun although the variegated-leaf forms do tend to scorch given too much. Their large, heartshaped leaves form a lovely round mound roughly a foot and a half high and dense enough to smother any trespassing weeds that would dare to set down roots. And the small, bright blue, forget-me-
not-like flowers “float above the leaves on slender stems” to quote one brunnera fan. ‘Jack Frost’ has gorgeous silver leaves thinly edged in medium green with the veins starkly etched in the same green. The leaves on ‘Dawson’s White’... sometimes referred to as ‘Variegata’...have three shades of green variegation in their centres, held in place by irregular creamy-white edging. ‘Langtrees’ (syn. ‘Aluminium Spot’) is quite different with
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its silver grey elongated spots splashed just inside the edge of its medium green leaves. I thought I had read
somewhere...and made a note of the reference... that ‘Langtrees’ is one of the parents of ‘Jack Frost’ but after much searching I have yet to lay my hands on the verification. However, one good clue is some of the newer leaves of our ‘Jack Frost’ are emerging green-coloured with the telltale ‘Langtrees’ spots. As for ‘Dawson’s White’...it is wanting to revert back to the all-green of Brunnera macrophylla. This is easily controlled by pinching out the green leaves. And there lies the crux of propagating these variegated cultivars....this reversion tendency. The species form, Brunnera macrophylla, is much easier to propagate with its polite self-seeding. Hold it. I have just about forgotten poor ‘Mr. Morse’. This was my little treasure find
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with - you guessed it - ‘Inspector Morse’, which incidentally, was never released for sale to the public for some reason. Oh...and the leaves on ‘Mr. Morse’ look exactly like those on ‘Jack Frost’. Hmm, could the other parent of ‘Jack Frost’ possibly be ‘Inspector Morse’? A mystery bearing further investigation.... Leslie Cox co-owns Growing Concern Cottage Garden in Black Creek. Her column appears every second Friday.
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Gull enjoys seafood, but garbage also on the menu Acrobats of the skies, sea gulls can float on the wind currents without a wing beat; they are very agile and can manoeuvre themselves or hover with the ability to land like a feather. Although we tend to refer to all gulls as “seagulls” there are over 20 species that live in North America: 19 of these live in B.C. Gulls are a bird species that can often be very difficult to identify especially the juveniles as they have different plumage coloration each year until they reach maturity at four years old. Overall, gulls are robust, long-winged birds with stout sharp, hooked bills and webbed feet with the exception of the hind toe. The best method of identification for adult gulls is by the bill, leg and feet coloration, which can black, yellow, red or pink. The western gull is one of the more common gulls in our area and has a very specific habitat range along the coastline of British Columbia south to the Baja in California and Mexico. This gull is one of the larger species on average 60 centimetres long, the adult birds have white heads and breast with dark grey wings tipped with white dots along the edges. The adults have pink legs, and a yellow bill with a red dot at under the tip which is used to attract the chicks stimulating them to feed; many other species have similar dots or rings varying in colour. On average western gulls live 15 years but some make it to 25 years. Western gulls are almost exclusively marine birds and are rarely found away from the coastline. They are social birds and usually found in large flocks.
be a handful; they are very snappy and often bite the hand that feeds them. On the plus side they are very easy to feed as they will eat a wide variety of food. It is hoped that both these gulls will be released in the new year along with our two remaining eagles. 2011 has been another busy year with almost 450 cases and I would like to thank all the dedicated volunteers who support M.A.R.S., especially the animal care
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FAIRFIELD givers who come each week to tend for the injured wildlife which often is a messy job but so rewarding! Also thanks to the board members who guide us and fundraise and to the people who have made donations and continue to sup-
port us each year. We look forward to our first event in the new year, our “Eaglefest” at Campbell River on Feb. 25. To report injured wildlife please call 1-800-304-9968, for all other calls 250-3372021. Website www. wingtips.org. Sandy Fairfield is the educational co-ordinator for the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS). The MARS column appears every second Friday.
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THE WESTERN GULL is one of the more common gulls in our area.
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They nest off-shore on small islands or rocks along the coast; many can be seen off the west coast of Vancouver Island. Unlike some of their relatives, western gulls feed on the surface of the water or along exposed areas of beach during low tide; they do not dive for food. Gulls by nature are opportunistic feeders dining on a wide variety of food. At sea the western gulls will feed on squid, krill and jellyfish which come to the surface. At low tide they will opt for shellfish and snails together with rotting meat from seal or fish carcasses. Around populated areas they will happily scavenge on human food waste and like so many bird species will flock to the garbage dump to dine on leftovers, they also are well known to beg at picnics along the beach. Western Gulls are predatory by nature
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and will prey on other gulls or birds’ nests taking the eggs or young chicks. Breeding time is a dangerous time for all wildlife but gulls use shallow nests in exposed areas, often just in a rocky hollow, and very susceptible to predation; although they produce three eggs often only one chick will survive. This winter M.A.R.S. has rescued several seagulls including two western gulls. During stormy weather these gulls will often seek respite from the storm in nearby urban areas, Superstore in Courtenay being a favourite spot. Unfortunately, often they are hit by cars which caused one of the rescued gulls to fracture a wing. The other
sustained neurological damage. The gull with the broken wing is on the mend and should make a full recovery, but the head injury sustained by the other gull caused the bird to fall over and it was unable to stand or walk. Gradually with daily physiotherapy and swimming in a tub this gull is improving. Gulls in captivity can
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Mike Becherer passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday December 22, at the age of 65. He is predeceased by his eldest son Stephen. Mike is survived by: his sister Heidi Blanchard; former spouses Charlotte Rowan and Kathy Newton, spouse Georgina Price; children Eric (Lisa), Shayne, Matthew (Catherine), Michael (Sarah), Nerissa, Ariel; a multitude of grandchildren; and some very close friends. Rocks, minerals and gold were his passions, leaving a bit of time for chess and hunting. He was an industrious miner and later geologist, proud to receive professional designation, being “selfeducated.” Trapper Mike will be sadly missed by family and friends. A memorial will be held on Saturday December 31 from 1:30-4:30 at the Willow Point Community Hall (2165 Island Highway, Campbell River). For those who feel the need to donate funds in Mike’s name, he would have preferred you to invest in the mining industry.
In Loving Memory CHRISTIAN DAVID HRYKO Jan 3rd 2010
Dwayne Hincks January 9th, 1978 – December 16th, 2011 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of our son, Dwayne, in Fort St. John. Dwayne was born in Campbell River and at age 5, he moved with his family to Courtenay where he developed a love for fishing, camping, 4x4ing and riding his dirt bike. For the last 2 years, he lived and worked in Grande Prairie, Dawson Creek and Fort St. John. He leaves behind his Dad, Harvey, his Mom, Hannah, his brother Mike, his nephew Tayler, his niece Ashlee and many other relatives and friends. There will be no service by request, but anyone wishing to make a donation in Dwayne’s name may do so though the Salvation Army. “May he now rest in peace”
Barbara Ann Carter was born Feb 26, 1934 in Toronto and passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Dec 20, 2011. Barbara is survived by Ron, her loving husband of 43 years. She is also survived by her sons Mike (and Johanna) Don (and Pat), daughter Pam (and Tom), and her grandchildren Jenny, Tyler, and Ron. Barbara loved to play baseball, bowl, and golf at Glacier Greens where she was on the executive for many years. There will be an informal celebration of life at 1:00 p.m. on Jan 11, 2012 at the R.C.A.F.A. #888 Wing. It is located at 1298 Military Row, Comox.
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In Loving Memory of DONNA ROBERTSON January 2, 2009 It’s been almost two years now, since you have been gone... time supposed to heal the loss I feel, but time still goes on... Miss you my baby son... You would have been two, we could have done so much me and you but I will have to dream. Keep your memory alive, and try to move on hard thing to do ever since you have been gone. We love, miss you so much. Mummy and Daddy
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Abraham Gerhard Wedel Abe was born on July 2, 1926 in Sunnyslope (Laglace) Alberta and passed away on December 24th, 2011 in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox B.C. Abe is survived and fondly remembered by Agatha, his wife of 53 years, son Victor (Debbie) Wedel and daughter Lorilee (Robert) Down, grandchildren Laura Poustie (Ken), Kristen Stotz (Carter), Michael Wedel and great-grandson Cameron Poustie. Abe will be fondly remembered by all of his favourite sisters, Katherine, Hilda, Selma (John), Anne, and Marie (Ron) and many nieces and nephews. Abe was a Black Creeker for more than 60 years, moving with his family from the Peace River area as a young boy. He thoroughly enjoyed his many years in Black Creek and was a longtime faithful member of Black Creek United Mennonite Church and “retired” member of The Oyster River Volunteer Fire Department where he enjoyed 30 years of service. Abe was a loving, kind and patient husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who enjoyed time with his family and was very proud of each of his grandchildren...Laura, Kristen and Michael and his new great-grandson Cameron. His favourite pastimes were spending time outdoors on the “farm” with his vegetable and flower gardens and in his workshop where he enjoyed woodwork and carpentry - “My Dad could fix anything” The family would like to thank friends, neighbours and the Church Family at Black Creek United Mennonite for their caring support, friendship and kindness over the past years. Abe was hospitalized on November 16th, and the family greatly appreciated the care and concern of Dr. Desmond Konway, the caring nurses and staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital, and the staff and residents of Casa Loma. Memorial service to take place at Black Creek United Mennonite Church on Saturday Dec 31 at 2:00 p.m., followed by reception tea. Internment to follow at Black Creek Cemetery at a later date. If desired, donations would be appreciated in Abe’s memory to Black Creek United Mennonite Church or Mennonite Central Committee.
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John and Louise Gunter will have been married 50 years December 30, 2011 and January 2, 2012 will mark Johns 80th birthday. Family and Friends are invited to join us in celebrating these milestones.
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PROPERTY ACQUISITION City Council is seeking submissions for the acquisition of land suitable for locating a facility to provide assistance and accommodation for the homeless population in the community. The 2008 Mayor’s Task Force on Breaking the Cycle of Mental Illness, Addictions, and Homelessness in the Comox Valley identified “permanent supportive housing” as a primary strategy toward reducing homelessness in the community. City Council is interested in receiving “Expressions of Interest” from property owners wishing to sell or donate suitable property to meet this very complex need. Interested parties may request more information by email at info@courtenay.ca, or by calling 250-334-4441. The 2008 Mayor’s Task Force on Breaking the Cycle of Mental Illness, Addictions, and Homelessness in the Comox Valley is available on the City’s website – www. courtenay.ca All submissions must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday January 6th, 2012. Submissions must include civic address, legal description, current zoning along with proposed selling price. All submissions will be received in confidence.
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1000S/FT OFFICE downtown Courtenay, Duncan & 4th. Reception area, 3 separate offices, work space, A/C. Avail. Immed. $215,000 250-8976967 or 250-331-0014
MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor, 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.
ROYSTON $600 + hydro. Water/garbage incl. Avail Feb 1. 1 Lg Bdrm, 1 Bathroom, combined kitchen/living, deck. Approx 300sq/ft plus attic storage. Can be partially furnished. Garden Potential, near beach. NO laundry. Tenant needs to be ok with stairs. Suitable for one active person. Cat ok. No smoking of any kind on property. 1 yr Lease min. wadesplace@telus.net
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Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. Apartments•Condos•Suites 201-4705 Alderwood 2 bed, 1 bath, 5 appls., N/S, N/P $800/mth Available Immed. 202-1810 Lake Trail 2 bed, 1 bath, 4 appls, N/S, N/P $650/mth Available Immed.
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Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. Houses & Suites 26-2728 1st Street 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 3 appls. + OTR microwave, single garage, N/S, N/P $1075/mth Available Immed. 7-1720 13th Street 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 2 appls. N/S, N/P $725/mth Available Immed. 8-1720 13th Street 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 5 appls.,N/S, Pets upon appr. $800/mth Available Jan1st 2705B Urquhart Ave 1 bdrm, 1 bath, fenced yard, 4 appls., N/S, N/P $700/mth incl utilities Available Immed. 14-1335 13th Street 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P 4 appls. $750/mth Avail Jan 1st
576 England Avenue Courtenay, B.C. 250-338-6900 APARTMENT/CONDOS 2 BDRM, 2 bath, island kitchen, 6 appls. interior storage, newer building, secured parking, N/P, N/S. 2 BDRM. renovated unit at Maplewood Manor. Paint, laminate flooring, lighting, plumbing, all upgraded. In suite storage - Adult building - N/P, N/S - $725.00 1 BDRM clean, renovated open concept unit - on Cousins Rd - $600
COMOX- (central downtown) 2 bdrm upstairs. Avail. Jan 1. Adult oriented. $700/mo. Call 250-339-2575. GREAT LANDLORD looking for great tenant. Immaculate 1-bdrm, new reno, tons of storage. Quiet, secure building. Lndry, bus in front, central location. NS/N/P. 250-335-1599.
COURTENAY: NEW, clean 2 bdrm, 1 bath duplex. $980, heat/hydro incld, NS/NP. Avail. Jan 1st. Call (604)485-1275.
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COMOX DUPLEX, walk to town, schools, 3bdrm 2bath, 5 appls, renewed, big yard. Available Jan 1 $880./mth 250-339-9694
DOWNTOWN Comox - Fully Furnished 2Br 2 Bth - ensuite laundry - underground parking - views - all utilities Ph: 250 703 0253 comoxcondo@gmail.com
COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSE Space for Lease 1724 Ryan Road East Comox Shipper Receiver Onsite 8.50 per sq ft Ph (250) 339-2281
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COMOX 3 BDRM Duplex, includes F/S, D/W, lawn maintenance. Avail Jan. 15. N/S, pet upon approval. $865/mo. Call 250-339-9805, 9am-6pm.
22-2160 Hawk Dr 3 bed, 2 Bath, 5 Appls, $1050/mth Available Jan 15th 289 A Nim Nim Pl 4 beds, 2 baths 5 apples, single garage, N/S, Pets upon approval $1150/mth Available Feb 1st 1130B 2nd St 2 beds, 1 bath, 4 appls., N/S, Pets upon approval $775/mth Available Jan 1st 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 1510 Dingwall Rd 4 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appls. N/S, pets upon appr. $1300/mth Available Feb 1st
OFFICE/RETAIL
Pat- 250-703-0211. Walt- 250-338-6281.
910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth Prime office space available 1,500 to 3,800 sq. ft. available now. Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building. Elevator. Air conditioned. Ample parking. Many tenant improvements in place. One of the finest office buildings in the Comox Valley. For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-338-6311 for tour.
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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.
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SHARED ACCOMMODATION DOWNTOWN FURNISHED rooms. N/P. no drugs/drinking. Clean. $485. incl basic cable, internet. 250-897-3407. MALE WISHES to share 2bdrm suite Downtown Courtenay next to 5th St. Bridge.M/F okay. Full cable, phone, w/d Controlled entrance. 250-3342082
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OFFICE FOR LEASE. Courtenay 478 5th St. Upstairs. Air conditioned, no triple net, 750 sq ft or 935 sq ft, ample parking. 250-338-0716
ROYSTON 2-BDRM Private driveway, carport, entrance, f/s, w/d included. No pets $700/mth. Available Immed. 250-334-4126
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RYAN COURT 1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay Close to North Island College includes washer and dryer in suite. Clean and modern 1 Bedroom. Cat okay. Lease required.
Call 250-338-7449
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
WILLOW ARMS APARTMENT
1252-9th St, Courtenay 2 & 3 bedroom suite in quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops and downtown. Reasonable rent include heat, hot water, basic cable, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. Extra storage upon request. No pets. Two rental references and security deposit required.
For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667
ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS 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.
1015 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in wellmanaged building. Excellent location close to downtown, ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Well maintained units offer in-suite storage room. House cat accepted with pet deposit.
Contact On-Site Managers for viewing. 250-334-9717
HOLLYRIDGE MANOR 200 Back Road, Courtenay 1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique floor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.
Call Sharon 250-338-7449
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VANRIDGE MANOR
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 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
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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COLDWELL BANKER ISLAND COASTAL (Property Management Division) 2-3 Bdrm, 3 bath townhouse on Mansfield Dr. Beautifully furnished; fridge, stove, washer & dryer. No smoking, no pets. $1700 per mth. Close to all amenities.
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Bright and cozy garden entry suite located in Courtenay East, near college, bus routes & shopping. Fridge, stove & shared laundry, N/S quiet responsible tenant preferred. $750 per mth. Contact: Ryan Liebert 250-703-3672
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TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 1 bdrm & den and 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, custom finishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. Rents from $1,100/mth. WALK TO DOWN TOWN CTNY new, modern 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse, 5 appls, elect. F/P, res. pkg. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed $935 ARGO COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F&S, coin laundry, basic cable & hot water incl., N/S, No pets, cat neg. w/ref. Avail Immed. - $700/mth. $250 moving allowance. Res mgr. 334-8602 CLOSE TO COLLEGE 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 5 appls, gas F/P, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $875/mth PARK PLACE MANOR, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, new paint throughout, gas F/P (gas incl.), res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $805/mth SPACIOUS COURTENAY DUPLEX, 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 bath, 5 appls, Gas F/P, garage, fenced yard, 1,740 sq ft, two years old, N/S, No pets, Avail Jan 1/12 $1,200/mth SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME 5 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, mostly fenced yrd, RV pkg, N/S, cat or small dog neg. Avail Feb. 1- $1200/mth
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PUNTLEDGE PARK Townhouse (close to river) post & beams, new laminate floors, 3 bdrms, 1 bath, separate utility room, 4appls, storage room, carport, refs. NS/NP. $850. Avail Now. Call 250-334-9963.
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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
DUPLEXES ROBERT LANG DUPLEX
Upper duplex features 3 bdrms, 1 bath; 4 appl & large deck; near trails & river for walks/hiking; avail Nov 1; S/S; pet may be permitted w/deposit; immediate possession.
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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.
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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
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Spacious 2 bdrm townhome features 4 appl., new renovations, patio area & storage; ideally located near schools & all amenities; N/P; N/S; $825/mo; immediate possession.
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Comox Valley Worship Directory THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Church of Our Lord Sunday Services 9:30 am
All Welcome
250 BEACH AVENUE
Sunday Service, Church School & Youth Group 10 am Saturday Services Sept - May 5pm
Sundays 10:30 at the Lion’s Den
Services 1st & 3rd Sundays at 4pm
Nordin St., Comox
Young People’s Program, Weddings, Memorials, Spiritual Exploration
Kathy Eliasen, LUT
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RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH “Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things” 10:00AM at Cape Lazo Middle School Everyone Welcome
www.comoxunitedchurch.com
Lil 250-338-7727 (office)
St. George’s
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Full Wheelchair Access
Hearing Assistance
6th & Fitzgerald Ave.
Courtenay
“To live and to tell the Good News and the love of the Risen Jesus” Sunday Services: 10:30 am Nursery-Gr.6 Sunday School Gr.7-12 Youth Program sgucc.com stgeorgeuc@shaw.ca 250-334-4961
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“A place for you: John 14:2 2182 Comox Avenue, Comox
Sunday Worship
10 AM web: web.mac.com/shepherdcomox email: shepherdcomox@mac.com
CUMBERLAND UNITED CHURCH
Comox Community Baptist Church
New Year’s Day Service Jan 1st, 11:00 a.m.
Canadian Baptists of Western Canada
Epiphany service. Bring your poetry, short readings, and favourite carols. Choir Practice Wed. 7:15 pm Eve Mark, Choir Director 250-338-4785
250-400-7800
SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 A.M. Pastor Rev. Bill Hall
Everyone Welcome. 1250 Anderton Road, Comox
250-339-0224
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sunday Celebration 10:30 am
1599 Tunner Drive, COURTENAY • 250-334-4716
Friends
Sundays 10 am Nursery - Kid Jam - Youth Group Little Lambs Christian Daycare 1105 Pritchard Rd., Comox www.baychurch.net/339-7527 Little Lambs 339-1834
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 467 - 4th Street (just east of Fitzgerald)
725 Aspen Rd., Comox
Service 10:30am Guest Speaker:
Rev. Elizabeth Forrester Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 Full Wheelchair e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca Access comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca
Sunday Morning Service - 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study - 11:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 11:30 a.m. Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Rev. Paul Johnson, Pastor
250-338-8454
Hearing Assistance
LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY
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2946 Kilpatrick Ave. Church Phone: 250-338-1312 ‘Jesus is Lord’ Sunday Services 11 am & 7 pm Remember Christ is the reason for this season. Enjoy Jesus, enjoy your family. “To all from Aaron House Merry Christmas”
WEEKEND LITURGIES Sat: 5 pm Mass Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am Mass
CONFESSION: Sat: 4 - 4:30 pm & before all masses Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Group; Sept-May Pastor: Father Marek Paczka, SDS
2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)
Faith Family
COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN
Pastor A. Ronald Sedo 250-339-3933
1st Street & Penrith
Congregational Christian Churches of Canada
Independent - Fundamental
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH
RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH
Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry” (Bethel Church DVD Series) First time registrants - Semester 1 begins Jan 22nd, 2012, (pre-registration is required by Jan 8th, 2012. FMI contact Drew or Laurie Thomson 250-337-8011
Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay 250-338-8221 www.cvsalarmy.ca church@cvsalarmy.ca
Rev. Julianne Kasmer
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Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jake Hron
Rev. Maggie Enwright 250-339-3966
Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship
@ 10:30 am
Meeting Each Week: Stan Hagen Theatre, N.I. College 2300 Ryan Road
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One service only on Sunday, Jan. 1st at 10:30am Nursery Care & Jr. Church @ 9:15 am Sunday School, all ages @ 11:00 am
PASTORS: Peter Rabey & Randy Dyck 2963 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay (across from Arden Elementary) 250-334-3432 www.courtenaybaptist.com
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The Rev. Rodney Ives, Priest in charge 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay
Sunday Worship • 8AM & 10AM Book of Common Prayer (Canada, 1962)
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I’ve performed many duties in my policing career, investigator, collision analyst, breath testing technician and screening device operator/calibrator/instructor. I’ve seen first hand the damage that impaired drivers do to themselves and others on our highways. The duty I liked the least was notifying next of kin following a fatal collision. When I learned
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Be fair but firm with drunk drivers about B.C.’s Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) program I was excited about the possibility of dealing a significant punishment to impaired drivers before they had a chance to leave the scene of the crime. Better still, they could not simply hide behind a
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AFTER THE FIRE A photo of Courtenay on July 21,1916 taken by the King Studio, Vancouver. 972.54.5 P90-417c PHOTO COURTESY COURTENAY AND DISTRICT MUSEUM
United Way campaign just short of 2006 target Every Friday we feature Valley history taken from our back issues. Five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: The Comox Valley United Way’s 2006 fundraising campaign had collected $150,000 — 80 per cent of the $180,000 goal — as it entered its final weeks. “The campaign is strong but there is still work to be done,” chair Marilyn Hannah said. “We urge our friends and supporters to help us meet, and beat, our goal. Why? Because in a strong community we look after one another.” Ten years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: John Duncan and two other MPs climbed aboard the campaign to save the beleaguered E&N Railway. He joined forces with Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney and Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Reed Elley to pressure the federal government and CP Rail to preserve passenger service between Victoria and Courtenay. “Although the Supreme Court of Canada stated in 1994 there is no constitutional obligation to run the service, there are contracts in place which continue to obligate the CPR,” Duncan said. RailAmerica, which bought the E&N in 1998, had planned to discontinue the daily
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STANFIELD passenger run in March, 2002. Fifteen years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: More than 1,200 hampers were distributed in 1996 to needy families in the Valley. The Salvation Army had handed out 721 hampers as the final hours of the year counted down. A radio blitz from the Coast Westerly Hotel brought in a flood of donations to the Sally Ann. Twenty years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: The number of days in a school year caused heated debate between teachers and school trustees. The latter said there were to be 195 days in the 1992-93 school year, including 190 classroom days and five non-instructional days. Students were to start class almost a week before Labour Day. Supt. Bruce Thompson said the number was required by the School Act and allowed for in the contract between the school board and Comox District Teachers’ Association. Teachers felt the non-instructional days
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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.
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Saturday, S t d Jan. J 14 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY panel discussion on animals, humans and habitat. Three artists and BCSPCA, MARS, Tsolum Restoration and Project Watershed. 10 a.m.-noon. Admission is free or $3 donation. For more information, call 250-3386211.
Wednesday, Jan. 18 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY presents Art 21, a short PBS film. Discussion will follow. From 3:30-4:30 p.m. Admission is free or $3 donation. For more information, call 250-338-6211.
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 LEGION New Year’s Eve Dance to Charlie Wells Band, cold plate available & champagne at midnight. $25/person, seating plan in place.
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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SUPPORT OUR SENIORS COMOX VALLEY, with the Views Family Council, will host an information session on emergency preparedness from 2-4 p.m. in the Rotary Room of the Filberg Centre. Mike Fournier of CVEP will present a video. For more information, call 250-3342321 or 250-338-6265.
C.V. UKRAINIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY presents Malanks, Ukrainian New Year’s Eve dinner and dance at the Filberg Centre at 5 p.m. Roast beef dinner including Ukrainian food, dolyna dancer perform, live band, cash bar. FMI: Joanne 250-338-6902.
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Tuesday, Jan. 3 NORTH ISLAND CHORAL SOCIETY begin rehersals for Haydn’s Creation at Mark Isfeld School. Registration is at 6:30 p.m., rehersal at 7 p.m. Registration fee is $50 and includes music.
Tuesday, Jan. 3 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY opens registration for Jan.-April art classes for all ages. For more information, call 250-338-6211 or visit comoxvalleyartgallery.com.
Friday, Jan. 6 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.
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. 13 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY opening reception for In Place/ Displaced, Animalmorphic, Tomorrow from 7-9 p.m. Free event. This exhibit is open 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. until Mar. 3.
Saturday, Jan. 14 COURTENAY AND DISTRICT FISH & GAME present Antler Measure Day. Antlers, horns, skulls of all species are welcome to be scored. $5 measuring fee for non-
Sunday, Jan. 22 COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY and TIFF present the film Take Shelter, at the Rilato Theatre at 5 p.m. Tickets cost $11 and are available at the CVAG gift shop. For more information, call 250338-6211.
Saturday, Jan. 28 4R’S EDUCATION CENTRE presents the seventh annual Cranium Challenge at the Filberg Centre (downstairs). Pizza and cold drinks will be for sale and hot drinks will be available by donation. Prizes! For more information or to register, call 250-338-4890.
Friday, Feb. 3 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Roy Morrison Greenway walk; meet at Puntledge Park, 1st St. & Menzies, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Bev 250-8712027, Glayne 250-339-0036, Louise 250-871-1443, www. Cvnewcomers.net.
Friday, Feb. 10 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Campbell River Seawalk walk; meet at Home Depot recycling area, 8:50 a.m. Carpool $5/passenger. Brunch at Willows Market afterwards (2266 S. Island Hwy.). FMI: Maureen 250-871-3337, Brenda 250-871-3680, Kate 250-338-9310, www.Cvnewcomers.net.
Friday, Feb. 17 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Lewis/Simms Millennium Parks walk; meet at Lewis Park parking lot near totem poles, 8:50 a.m. FMI: Michelle 250-331-9158, Bev 250-8712027, Susan 250-871-4422, www.Cvnewcomers.net.
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TRIA CULINARY STUDIO owner Kathy Jerritt works the crepe stand, a familiar sight at the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market and other events. PHOTO SUBMITTED
It is what all businesses dream of — growth and success. Tria Culinary Studio, which opened in April, 2009 at Nature’s Way Farm/Blue Moon Winery, has seen tremendous growth over the last three years. The public will recognize Tria from the Comox Valley Farmer’s Market, where the business sets up its popular crepe stand each Saturday in the summer. Tria has also been successful with its monthly Full Moon Feasts and a growing catering division. In September, Tria opened a small lunch counter at the Butcher’s Block with a focus on lunches and takehome gourmet dinners. Thanks to loyal customers and the support of downtown businesses, Tria has experienced unprecedented growth in a short period of time. Unfortunately, with this rapid growth the business has outgrown its production kitchen space at Nature’s Way and at the Butcher’s Block. “We have been on
the hunt for a location that will allow us to do everything under one roof — and we are close to finalizing the details of our new location,” Tria owner Kathy Jerritt said. “The last three months have been a whirlwind, but we’re very excited about this next step.” Details of Tria’s new location will be released in January. The focus will be primarily on the catering division and expanding the takehome dinner line. The lunch counter at the Butcher’s Block will close Friday, Jan. 6 and Tria’s cooking classes are temporarily on hold. Full Moon Feast dates and location will be announced next month. Tria is also looking forward to hosting more events at the Deep Bay Marine Field Station in 2012. Visit www.viu.ca/deepbay/. Jerritt and Tria’s team would like to thank George and Marla of Blue Moon Winery/Nature’s Way
Farm and Greg Wilson of the Butcher’s Block for their unwavering support during this incredible growth period.
For more information contact Jerritt at kathy@ triaculinarystudio.ca or visit www.triaculinarystudio.ca.
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Constructive bargaining While all the sound and fury over education bargaining in the past four months has come from the B.C.Teachers Federation and B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, some real and substantive bargaining has taken place. But it doesn’t involve the teachers. The BCPSEA has quietly concluded an agreement in principle with representatives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees and other unions representing support staff in the K-12 public education system. The agreement is not a final contract, but an overarching framework which will apply if school districts can come to an agreement with their locals by Feb. 29. The deal calls for no wage increases from 2010 to 2012, but does have a wage reopener clause, should provincial guidelines calling for a “net zero” result from contracts change. It does include some additional money, notably $7.5 million annually for preparation time for educational assistants, and $550,000 for a support staff education and adjustment commitee. CUPE has not been beating the political drums against the government over education funding, as has the BCTF. Rather, it has worked diligently with the employers’ representative to come up with a realistic contract that calls for no concessions. At the same time, it recognizes that the taxpayers’ ability to pay more has all but run out. The BCTF has legitimate issues about class size and composition, and how to resolve a lawsuit it won over past changes to its contract. But both the province and teachers need to bargain constructively and realistically, as we’ve seen with the support staff unions. The education system should be functioning fully, in order to carry out its mandate of developing today’s children into tomorrow’s responsible adults. – Black Press Record Question of the Week This week: No new year’s resolutions was good news for 80 per cent of respondents. Next week: Do you believe the world will end on Dec. 21, 2012, as is seemingly predicted by the Mayan calendar? Share your vision of the future in the poll on the Mainpage. With new year’s eve celebraWi tions just around the corner, responsible revellers will ensure they have a safe ride home before heading out to party hearty.
La Niña has been noticeable by her absence this year, meaning Mount Washington Alpine Resort is not getting the big snowfall they had been hoping for this winter.
One hospital right decision Dear editor, Re: New North Island hospital We all want quality health care close enough that we can access high quality emergency services quickly and not so urgent medical care, geriatrics, specialized tests, surgery and long term treatments within a reasonable distance. But we, the people of Northern Vancouver Island, have a problem – we are spread out over a rather large area. So, when VIHA started to realize that our growth demanded increased health care services they did the smart thing and hired an outside independent consultant group to study the problem and make a recommendation based on current and future population growth, transportation infrastructure, services needed and financial cost. They came back with a recommendation for a large regional hospital located on the new inland island highway between Campbell River and the Comox Valley. It made the best sense for supplying the best access to complete emergency and specialized services to the widest catchment area at the lowest cost. That decision and that reasoning is valid today and supported by the opinions of local doctors, emergency care physicians and first responders of whom the writer is aware and whom have and continue to expressed their desire for a single regional hospital on the Inland Island Highway as making the most sense. But unfortunately, some of us are a vocal self interested bunch who were not happy with a solution that was to the mutual benefit of the majority and which made the most fiscal sense and we cried foul to the north and foul to the south with each area forming action groups, each demanding that a hospital be built in our own backyard. (Apparently some of us still have
not learned to share very well and we would rather that we all get less overall when it comes to specialized and emergency services provided we have a hospital in our own neighbourhood with disregard that the increased cost will be shared by not only the local community but by every taxpayer in the Province.) And the result was VIHA caved to these special interest group’s demands. In doing so they clearly showed a lack
To make matters ❝ worse, their decision regarding the Comox Valley hospital location, which they refused to justify with any sound reasoning, smacked of political and corporate favouritism and is/was so wrong for so many reasons.
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of leadership and fiscal folly – they ignored the experts and elected to build two hospitals – with reduced services and at a greater cost! To make matters worse, their decision regarding the Comox Valley hospital location, which they refused to justify with any sound reasoning, smacked of political and corporate favouritism and is/was so wrong for so many reasons. Thankfully, that location was killed by the feds because it was within the restricted airspace of CFB Comox. Somebody, clearly, did not do their homework in their rush to satisfy powerful and politically connected developers who seemed giddy and were unabashedly promoting their properties within days of the announcement as having a hospital “within walking dis-
tance” and that one should “buy now” as the values were going up and admittedly that this was something they had been working to achieve for a long time. Which brings us to where we are at today. VIHA has been very quiet since they got so publicly embarrassed at the squashing of the Crown Isle site in Courtenay by the feds. Campbell River’s special interest group has been hearing the groundswell of discontentment among Comox Valley residents who are in favour of a single North Island hospital site and those voices in Campbell River are ramping up their rhetoric to have a two hospital model maintained. So where do we go from here? Are we back to the bickering amongst a loud vocal minority who place their own self interests above what is best for the majority? I hope not. VIHA and the provincial government need to consider all the citizens within the catchment area this hospital is to serve and recognize that our needs require a regional sized hospital with full specialized services and emergency care that is centrally located. To not do this is socially and fiscally irresponsible to the taxpayers of the local community and the entire province. One hospital is the right choice and the only one true leadership B. Funk demands. Cumberland
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Baynes Sound good site for coal mine Dear editor, In your paper a resident of Fanny Bay recently called a proposed coal mine within five kilometres of Baynes Sound an insane idea but does not explain why he has this opinion. I hate to see this become another emotional football like the anti-HST tirade with all the costly results for B.C. without explaining some facts as I
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Besides the economic advantages for the local area, the province and Canada, it should be realized that metallurgical coal is the foundation of our present civilization.
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see it. In my opinion it is a more suitable area for a metallurgical coal mine than anywhere. Highways and rail connections to Port Alberni and deep
water for transport to ovens and smelters are readily available keeping secondary pollution to a minimum. Direct pollution in the
form of coal dust is not near a residential area or Baynes Sound and coal is already in it from previous mining activity. Drain water is expected to be of similar quality as the water seeping out of the hillsides. Visual pollution similar to logging may not be preventable because I expect the coal will have to be sorted and with the non-coal material will leave piles
Dig the coal and pay down debt Dear editor, I have seen little support expressed for the Raven Coal mine in your newspaper’s pages. I want to express my conditional support for its approval. As a biologist I am thoroughly aware of the environmental review process of both federal and provincial governments. I believe they are so bureaucratic and excessive that I marvel at the spirit of any industrialists willing to propose
any business in B.C. My admiration extends to any small businessman with the chutzpah to throw themselves at the mercy of the system with the hope that they may earn the approval to be permitted to risk their capital and energy to create jobs in B.C. They must grovel and plead for the “privilege” to work their butts off to pay for our lavish lifestyles of free education and healthcare. We have two choices:
more mines, fish farms and industry in general, or massive spending cuts of our enormously bloated public sector, from the town level on up. I am happy with both but am aware most can tolerate neither. Doing neither industry nor cuts is even more unsustainable than the proposed coal mine so demonized by the unproductive vociferous wishful thinkers that seem to now occupy the majority. Let us proudly dig out the coal, sell it to the
world and pay down our debt. By saying no to productivity we will swell the ranks of those wanting homeless shelters. We are so in debt now we can’t even afford to build a homeless shelter on credit for the few needy we have. Say no to human industry, like the coal mine, and we will need homeless shelters the size of football stadiums without the funds to pay for a Terry Nielsen single bed. Courtenay
of rock. Any settlement of the surface above the underground mine over the next 100 years may hardly be noticed. Besides the economic advantages for the local area, the province and Canada, it should be realized that metallurgical coal is the foundation of our present civilization. There is no other available fuel that melts iron out of ore on a large scale economically. No metallurgical coal, no coke, no iron, no steel, no pipe, no oil and gas, no plastics. You can dream your own results from saw blades to furnaces and engines. People elsewhere love the land where they live just the same as we do but if further from deep water, run into many more problems than we do. We have to be very selfish to make use of the steel products created by the use of their coal while we can produce the same coal so easily right here. George Tinga Courtenay
Smart meters aid war on weed Dear editor, More than $100 million worth of electricity is stolen from BC Hydro every year, with much of it stolen to power marijuana grow ops. As an honest BC Hydro customer, it makes me more than just a little unhappy to know that people are stealing electricity. It makes me even more unhappy to know that the cost of all that stolen electricity gets added to the hydro bills of honest BC Hydro customers. That’s why I’m glad BC Hydro is finally installing smart meters and putting an end to preventable electricity theft. Smart meters will let BC Hydro zero in on electricity theft quickly and accurately and shut
down the perpetrators. The old mechanical meters BC Hydro has relied on
since the 1940s and 1950s simply can’t do that. All they can do is measure
how much electricity has gone through them, and they only get checked
Pythians close temple Dear editor, After 105 years in the Comox Valley, the Cumberland Pythian Sisters are closing their temple. In the early days most of their “good works” were done in Cumberland. However, the entire Valley has been included for many years. In 1986 the sisters joined the Bingo Asso-
ciation and began doing bingo in the lower Elks Hall, giving them access to gaming funds. From then until 2011 they were able to donate to local groups $350,614. Before closing we were able to donate an additional $9,000 to Santa’s Workshop, Salvation Army, C.V. Lifeline Society, Therapeutic Riding, C.V. Food Bank, C.V.
Hospice Society and Lilli House. We regret no longer being able to do this as the need is always there. We wish to thank all those we have worked with over the years and to wish you all the best in the future, and bless you for all that you do. The Sisters of Benevolence Temple #9
manually every couple of months; long after the opportunity to catch electricity thieves has passed. I doubt that most people are still using the same appliances, phones, TVs and radios that were around in the1940s and 1950s. So why would anyone want to use metering technology from 50 or 60 years ago, especially when smart meters can detect electricity theft and save BC Hydro customers $100 million per year? Investing in smart meters is well worth the cost. And preventing the theft of $100 million a year will basically pay for the meters in just 10 short years. Mike Taylor Port Moody
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Difficult questions answered Dear editor, I read with interest Frank Assu’s editorial (Dec. 21) on the aboriginal situation (i.e. Attawapiskat). As one who has worked a lifetime with and behalf of aboriginal youngsters (as a teacher) I find it refreshing to find a reporter like Assu who bravely asks: How has this happened? How can (aboriginal) people move forward and grow? These are questions politicians and normalstream media don’t tend to have a stomach for. Assu dares to point out the fault for aboriginal impoverishment lies not only with the government but with the aboriginal community itself. He adds a pervasive sense of victimization and entitlement in the aboriginal community falls wholly with the aboriginal community, and that overcoming such a disposition is a matter of aboriginal choice. I tend to agree. I congratulate Frank for daring to ask difficult questions, and daring further to answer them. Now, if the politicians would only dare. I hope aboriginal and non-aboriginal communities will someday stop existing as separate Neil Garvie entities. Courtenay
Positive changes are good Dear editor, I would only like to add a foot note to Frank Assu’s eloquently spoken and from the heart article (Record, Dec. 21). It would behoove all of us to make positive changes in our own lives for the benefit of ourselves and all of Tim Haley humanity. Courtenay
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Busy food bank now looking for new location and paper products. To meet the increasing need for emergency food we are also open for weekday drop-in-service, providing food and other household items on a firstcome first-serve basis from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Use of this daily service has increased from an average of 800 visits per month last year to 1,000 visits per month currently. On these days we offer time-sensitive daily store donations
Dear editor, We want to let our neighbours know that their generosity assists us in meeting the needs of 1,200 people per month with emergency food hampers. Last year we distributed 7,863 food hampers to households in our local community. One third of those we help are children. Our food hampers provide a five-day supply, and a household may access one hamper per month. Our hamper contents are nutritionally balanced and comprised of staple food items plus variable selected items and donated extras. Recently we launched our Fresh From The Heart campaign with an emphasis on providing fresh fruits and vegetables to our clients. We also strive to provide extra milk and nutritional snacks for kids. Your cash donations allow us to affordably secure bulk and on-safe purchases of these items. Our most needed food donations are fresh fruits and vegetables, peanut butter and nuts, dried beans, cheese, eggs, canned beans/fish/meat/fruit/ vegetables/pasta sauces, nutritional snacks for kids, quality juices, toiletries
(including fresh produce, baked goods, dairy products), seasonal farm and garden donations, as well as surplus dry goods and canned goods, as available. The Comox Valley Food Bank has been committed to reducing hunger in our community for the past 28 years. We feed approximately 18 per cent of the population of the Comox Valley, including residents from Oyster River in the north to Cook Creek in the
south, as well as Hornby Island and Denman Island residents. Our clients represent a broad demographic faced with challenges in meeting the basic need for subsistence, including, but not exclusively: individual adults, single parents, people with disabilities, recent immigrants, people faced with persistent poverty, underwaged individuals, two-parent households with children, students, seniors and homeless indi-
viduals. As the need for our emergency food program continues to grow, we strive to expand our community of donors, in order to gather more food and cash donations to meet these needs. For this we also depend greatly on our volunteers, including those who create special events and food drives as well as our dedicated core group of 35-40 individuals. Last year, our site volunteers
Naswell dinner fed record turnout Dear editor, Re: The 29th annual Earl Naswell free Christmas dinner. With donations of turkeys, veggies and desserts, and moneys collected from Valley businesses and private persons, chef Andrew with the assistance of volunteers cooked Christmas dinner with all the trimmings to a record number of 220 guests in the dining room of the Filberg Centre, plus 150 takeout dinners for a total of 370 dinners served. We also had a Christmas blessing by a Buddhist monk which was very well received. We also had a volunteer musician playing Christmas music. Santa and his wife
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(Ken and Chiral) gave each guest a pair of warm gloves. And Christmas presents, for the children. Looking back to eight years ago, we used to cater to around 125 guests. Thanks to Valley Charitable Bingo Society, Bruce Abbots, Courtenay Chrysler Dodge, Canadian Tire, Wal-Mart, Tim Hortons, Butcher Block, Branch 17 Courtenay Legion, Comox Legion, Tony Ross, Nelson Roofing, Thrifty Foods, Fortis BC Gas, Mazda Motors, KIA Motors, Brian McLean Chevrolet, Baxandall Ford, Heavenly Goodies Bread, Sunwest Volkswagen, Central Builders, Nissan
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donated 20,283 hours to gather, process and distribute food. We are always recruiting volunteers, should you or someone you know be interested in helping out. Every dollar, every bag of food and every hour of service makes a difference in the lives of people in our community. Your donation is an encouragement to others and is integral in creating awareness and expanding our community of support. In closing we would like to share our current challenge with you - we are faced with the immediate task of finding a new home for our Comox Valley Food bank. As we undertake the search for a site, and even though what we do is valued by those who give and those who receive, the reality is that not everyone wants us as their neighbour or potential tenant. Maybe you know of a space that could be the future home of the Comox Valley Food Bank? We would be happy to hear from you. Please drop us an e-mail or call to chat. Jeff Hampton President Comox Valley Food Bank Society
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