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Enbridge pipeline recommendation ‘predictable’ Panel lists more than 200 conditions that must be met Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Barb Biley would have been pleasantly surprised had the National Energy Board Joint Review Panel not backed the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline.

Thursday in Calgary, the panel recommended federal approval of the $6.5-billion project, which would transport oil from the Alberta tar sands to Kitimat, B.C., subject to 209 conditions.

“These things are becoming far too predictable,” said Biley, a member of the Council of Canadians who organized a rally against pipelines and oil tankers last year in Comox.

She questions if panel members listened to the hundreds of submissions during 18 months of headings.

After the sessions in Comox, she notes hearings were cancelled in Bella Bella due to a fear for the safety of panel members, even though there was no threat.

“When you ramp it up and pretend as if there’s some other agenda, it doesn’t auger well for independence,” Biley said. “My own opinion is that this is the start of the next phase of the fight

to defend the Coast stated CVN president wouldn’t come here.” and to defend the right Dr. Loys Maingon While some of the of Canadians to make (RPBio). “Comox Val- panel’s conditions are decisions that affect ley Nature is a subsid- onerous, Loveless notes their lives.” iary of BC Nature and phrases such as ‘worldThroughout the Nature Canada, and class oil spill recovery’ hearings, Nature Can- therefore applauds the in its report. At best, he ada and BC Nature well-thought-out and said 10 to 15 per cent of raised a host of concerns, including the When you ramp it up and preproject’s impact on endangered cari- tend as if there’s some other agenda, it bou populations and Enbridge’s minimiza- doesn’t auger well for independence. My tion of an oil spill in own opinion is that this is the start of a hotspot for marine the next phase of the fight to defend the biodiversity.

Coast and to defend the right of Cana“Leading experts tell us that this pipe- dians to make decisions that affect line has a one-in-four their lives.

Barb Biley chance of spilling at some point during its lifetime,” Nature Can- technically informed oil can be recovered.

“You can look at staada executive director position it is taking. Oil Ian Davidson said in spills are contrary to tistics in many differa news release. “In a CVN’s mandate is to ent ways, but at the game of Russian rou- ‘keep nature worth end of the day there will be a spill. Even the lette, there’s only a knowing.”

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Isfeld ‘rock stars’ second in world while in China Program teaches critical thinking creative thinking, innovation, collaboration Renee Andor Record Staff

Seven Comox Valley secondary students represented all of Canada at the Beijing Invitational Tournament for Destination Imagination and they placed second of 40 teams from around the world.

Team SDI71 was made up of Grade 10 and 12 students from Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School, and they flew to China earlier this month to compete in the National Geographic Extreme DI Challenge. The

tournament was by invitation, and was designed to showcase the world’s best DI teams, and promote DI in China.

Comox Valley School District superintendent Sherry Elwood attended the tournament and told the Board of Education last week the Comox Valley team was spectacular.

“You would have been proud to be a Comox Valley citizen. You would have been proud to be a Canadian because they were just rock stars,” Elwood said enthusiastically. “They were the best ambassadors for Canada you could ever imagine.”

Isfeld students Hannah Arthurs, Matthew Black, Kristen Bystrom, Jacob Fussell, Ethan Glenwright, Samm Merrick and Brendan Russell made up the

Comox Valley team. All students had placed in the top 10 at the DI Global Finals at least twice before, which are held each year in Knoxville, Tenn.

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proud to be a Canadian because they were just rock stars. They were the best ambassadors for Canada you could ever imagine.

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DI is a program which teaches critical thinking, creative thinking, innovation, collaboration and communication; participants work as a team to complete challenges incorporating various skills, such as theatre, math and science.

The Comox Valley team had 24 hours to design a

as a clouded leopard for their presentation to the judges, according to Grade 12 student Arthurs, who said this was a new kind of challenge.

“It was something that we’ve never done before; we’ve all done DI but getting a challenge in one day was something completely

crazy,” she explained. “But, as it went on and as our teamwork started to work, it really started coming together and we felt pretty confident about it in the end.”

Chinese officials were impressed, calling the Comox Valley team a benchmark at the competition. They placed second — behind a team from Virginia with 13 years of experience, and ahead of a team from Poland — though all three teams were very close in points.

But, before the students arrived in Beijing for the tournament, they visited a school in Shanghai to teach their DI skills to Chinese students. They stayed at the Maple Leaf School of Shanghai for a few days and led DI workshops to pass their knowledge on to

the students there.

Black, who is in Grade 10, said teaching the Chinese students about DI was a highlight of the trip.

“That was very, very exciting,” said Black. “I found them very respectful, very ready to go and I was very honoured to be able to teach DI to them, and to be able to teach basically what we learned for the past three years or so onto these Chinese students.”

The students left the Comox Valley on Dec. 1 and returned Dec. 9. Black said the experience is one he’ll never forget.

“It was quite an experience to see the different culture,” he said. “On the DI side, it was amazing the see the amount of teams and to basically help start up DI in China.”

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Children’s Health Foundation comes to rescue You Are Not Alone comes through again for family Erin Haluschak Record Staff

Some might call it an early Christmas gift, but for Karena Crumpler, the generosity of others has given her son Owen the ability to plant his feet on the ground.

The Comox Valley mom has been watching Owen, 5, who has cerebral palsy, use rigid, plastic mobility aids to help him walk and move around.

“It has affected his four limbs and he is unable to use his walk or use his hands properly. (The aids) leave big gouges in his feet,” she explained.

Crumpler recently put the funding needed for a wheelchair on her credit card “right before Christmas,” but thanks to the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, Owen will receive the gift of Dynamic Movement Orthotics. “(Mobility aids) are very costly for special needs, and the opportunity came up to try the orthotics, which was designed in the U.K., but they are not funded

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$through the government,” she noted.

Crumpler connected with Anita Brassard, community relations co-ordinator for the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, an organization that sup-

ports children and their families through programming and funding families experiencing urgent and unforeseen medical needs through the Bear Essentials program.

“The program is an example of the community coming together to raise our kids,” said Brassard.

The foundation also holds summer camps, constructed two Child, Youth, & Family Centres in the greater Victoria area and owns and operates Jeneece Place, a home away from home for families who travel to Victoria for their child’s medical care.

Artificial turf deal signed Renee Andor

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The Comox Valley’s first artificial turf sports field is another step closer to reality.

The Comox Valley Board of Education last week approved the joint use and maintenance agreement, between the school district and the Comox Valley Regional District.

The project — which will see the artificial turf field built on top of the existing gravel

field at G.P. Vanier Secondary School — is estimated to cost $1.4 million.

The agreement sees the CVRD representing the City of Courtenay and Town of Comox. Capital costs for the project will come from Courtenay ($860,000 from a land sale of an existing sports field), the Comox Valley United Soccer Club ($400,000) and the CVRD.

The school district will be the owner of the field and share the maintenance costs with the CVRD. The soccer club will have priority booking during non-school times and will not have user fees.

According to school district secretary-treasurer Russell Horswill, the CVRD is expected to consider approval of the agreement in January.

“The regional district has engaged the project consultants, a lot of work has been

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happening and we are ready to move forward,” Horswill told the board.

The projected life of the field is 22 to 25 years, with an expected mid-life upgrade estimated at $400,000 to $500,000.

This cost would be shared between the district and the CVRD, and the soccer club would have the option to renew its agreement for field use if it contributes $125,000 to this cost.

Because the cost of Owen’s orthotics would be around $1,000 and were recommended by a qualified profession-

when you’re dealing with insurance companies. It was a big relief … to get something like this done so fast.”

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al, Crumpler applied for the program through local Comox Valley organization You Are Not Alone (YANA).

“I dropped off the application to the YANA office, and I got a call back the next day,” said Crumpler, who applied for the funding in the middle of November. “I was so surprised; nothing ever happens that quickly

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As Owen was born prematurely, Crumpler said she lived in Vancouver with help from YANA while Owen recovered in hospital.

“We couldn’t have survived without (them),” she added.

Brassard noted the Bear Essentials program does not compete with YANA — for which she used to work — rather, it works in partnership.

“We pick up the next step; it’s a continuum of care,” she added.

Crumpler said she hopes the lycra-based orthotics will arrive this week, and help Owen increase his movement.

“What happens with cerebral palsy is that the muscles are pulling the feet inwards.

Hopefully the orthotics will keep them open and he will be able to move his ankles fully around and be able to plant his feet and keep his hips in his sockets,” she explained.

“Plus it will give him his full range of motion and his independence.”

To donate to the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island or for more information about their programs, visit childrenshealthvi.org.

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SD71 paying less for energy TAG THEM BACK Renee Andor

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Since the Comox Valley School District became involved in BC Hydro’s Energy Manager program in 2009, it has saved more than 2.8 million kilowatt hours of electricity.

“That’s the equivalent of about 255 Comox Valley homes, the amount of electricity they would use in a year,” BC Hydro senior key account manager Wayne Cousins told the Board of Education as he outlined the district’s success in energy conservation over the past few years.

“I have the pleasure of travelling all across the province and I meet with school districts on a regular basis, and not all of them have the same commitment and the same focus, and have had the same success that you have had in the Comox Valley.”

Cousins pointed to the development of a ‘conservation culture’ in the district, noting the board, senior administration, maintenance staff, teachers, students and parents have all worked together to promote energy conservation at Comox Valley school facilities.

He also highlighted a few of the many conservation projects completed over the years, such as the solar collector system at Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School, solar panels at Huband Elementary School, and the rede-

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“As a result of Fred’s leadership … $1,635,000 has come into this district from organizations such as

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$600 per year in energy costs.

“Since 2009, your district uses 21 per cent less electricity than it did four years ago,” he continued.

“You’ve avoided spending $450,000 on energy in that period of time.”

District energy conservation manager Fred McGregor retired last week, and Cousins noted McGregor’s energy conservation efforts — and hard work to obtain grant funding

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innovative practices McGregor implemented in the Valley.

“The things you’re doing here in Courtenay/Comox are being copied by school districts all across the province, and that man over there has shared his expertise, he has mentored other energy managers, he has given his advice and his wisdom to other school districts.”

The room broke out in applause as McGregor accepted a plaque from Cousins as a token of appreciation from BC Hydro.

“Thank you all. It’s been my pleasure and I hope to leave a great legacy, I hope it carries on, with all of you helping,” said McGregor.

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Suzuki backs Beachcombers

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE RESIDENT Hetty Waldie and her sister Ruth Buick enjoyed the annual Christmas Tea.

Tea time at Abbeyfield If the expressions on the faces of Abbeyfield resident Hetty Waldie and her sister Ruth Buick are any indication, the annual Christmas Tea held at Abbeyfield House.

The Dec. 14 tea, which allowed residents to celebrate the season with families and friends, was hosted by the board

of directors, headed by president Maryann Mccrea.

Abbeyfield’s Dave Toews, a baker without peer, did his usual baking frenzy and more than a few thousand calories were devoured by the guests.

A carol singalong completed the event, lead by Janet Shaw, one of the Valley’s

most accomplished pianists.

Anyone wanting more information about Abbeyfield House, which provides affordable housing for seniors, and the Abbeyfield House Society can go to the website at www.abbeyfieldcomoxvalley.ca.

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COULDN’T BE BETTER Crib is played Monday nights at the Royston Community Hall at 7 p.m. One of the players, Kate Pierce, looked at her cards Dec. 9 and said, “How much do I have? I know it’s a lot.”

She had a perfect 29 score. Merry Christmas, Kate.

In a gesture of support for Comox Valley’s Beachcombers Community School, Dr. David Suzuki sent a thoughtful letter to Beachcombers.

Dr. David Suzuki commented on the importance of the kind of nature-based programming that Beachcombers provides.

Beachcombers Community School, in its fourth year of operation, was started by parents with a vision of offering quality academics in a spectacular natural environment.

The program has become known for its weekly coastal studies program that teaches coastal science and other coastal-related academics and arts, and instills in students a deep connection with nature.

The school in Fanny Bay has panoramic views of the ocean and local estuary.

Whether it is listening to sea lions from the school grounds, seeing oyster fishers, or watching a storm blow through from the warmth of inside, students have a daily immersion in our coastal environment.

The school provides an interdisciplinary approach by including coastal and nature study in arts, music, science and literature.

Students are outside every day and often enjoy field trips, or learning at the beach or local estuary in front of the school, or simply enjoying a lesson outside.

In his letter to Beachcombers School, Suzuki commented:

“Most Canadians, especially young people, now live in urban settings. Increasingly, the amount of time spent outside has become amazingly small.

“Instead, we spend more and more time in front of television, computer and cell phone screens, preoccupied with a technological world and estranged from nature.

“We need nature, nature gave us birth and nurtured us as a species and now gives us our most precious need — clean air, clean water, clean soil and food, and clean energy

from the sun. Deprived of those services of nature, we sicken and die.

“For most of human existence, we understood that, but now suddenly as urban creatures, we have lost that understanding. We fight to protect what we love.

“How can we love and appreciate nature if we are not out in her world.

“Nature deficit disorder results from our disconnect. We have to develop all programs in schools to get children out in nature.”

According to the David Suzuki Foun-

dation, “The average North American child spends as few as 30 minutes playing outside each day, and more than seven hours in front of a screen.”

Beachcombers’ executive co-ordinator Zoe Lambert commented, “We are educating young children to have a deep empathy and sense of responsibility to our coastal environment. Our students are growing their own roots into the forest, estuary and ocean.”

For more information about Beachcombers Community School, visit www.BeachcombersSchool.ca.

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Early Mining in the Comox Valley (cont'd.): Cont'd. from Dec. 5, 2013 Number Seven Mine was set in a projection of land formed by a northward bulge of the Puntledge River. Opened on September 8, 1902, this slope mine reached Number Four Seam of coal which was described in the report of the Minister of Mines as a hard bituminous coal sometimes known as "Cumberland Anthracite."

In 1907 the slope was 3,000 feet in length and being worked by only 32 men and 5 mules under the direction of overman David Walker.

By 1910 the slope was at 5,000 feet, still in good hard coal. Mine manager James Gray with W.H. Wall as vice-manager and Fred Jarritt as overman had nine fire bosses and their crews working the coal seam.

However, it was after the construction of the town of Bevan in 1911-12 that production in Number Seven Mine increased. The burst of activity was shortlived, for by 1918, the mine was having problems due to an excess of sulphur in the coal and a deterioration of the coal seam. In that year, 100 of the Bevan houses were sawn in half, loaded onto railway cars and reassembled in Cumberland.

The mine was closed on September 8, 1922 after having stripped coal from 265 acres of the Number Four seam. From 1902 to 1922, Number Seven Mine produced I,150,000 tons of highgrade coal, provided work for hundreds of miners and a substantial income for the company.

Number Eight Mine was often called the Million Dollar Mystery. After purchasing the Wellington Colliery Company from the Dunsmuir interests in 1910, the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) started on a vigorous expansion phase. They built 50 houses at Bevan in 1911, and another 100 houses there in 1912 together with a hotel and store.

However, a short distance from Bevan lay the site of Number Eight Mine, the second of three phases in the new Collieries development.

In 1912, coincidental with the Great Miners'

No. 7 and No. 8 Mines

Strike, the company sank two shafts to the Number Four seam, a depth of almost 1,000 feet. Finished in July 1913, the main shaft had a lattice steel-on-concrete head frame with two huge electric winding hoists driven by a 1,250 horsepower direct current motor. The electric power for this motor was supplied by the Collieries hydro Coal train near Number Seven Mine, Bevan Cumberland Museum power station which Bill Johnstone in his book, Coal Dust in My Blood, opened on the Puntledge River in August 1913.

The second shaft was the ventilation shaft aptly describes the reopened mine at this time: As No. 8 was a gaseous mine, open-flame lamps required to flush out the explosive and poisonous gases from the mine and bring fresh air from and smoking were prohibited. Before stepping on the the surface. By the spring of 1914, 75 houses cage, a random search was made for cigarettes and had been constructed near the Number Eight matches, which served to remind us to empty our pockets of such things before going on to the tipple. shafts to form the new settlement of Puntledge.

The main entry leading to the shaft was 16 feet This first life of Number Eight Mine was short, for it closed on August 5, 1914. The coal wide, six feet high and well timbered. It was lit in seam Number Four had wide bands of dirt in by electric lights for a distance of 500 feet. Close it and was much broken by faulting and pressure to the shaft bottom, a small room dug out of the solid side of the entry and lined with rough whitedistortions.

The cages were removed from the shafts, the washed boards served as an underground office cables recovered and the shafts allowed to fill where the fire bosses completed their daily reports with water. The miners could not believe that and where other records were kept.

About 300 feet from the shaft bottom, another the million dollars invested in the mine could be so readily abandoned. To them it remained the opening led to the underground stables. Here, the 15 to 20 mules and horses used to pull the trains Million Dollar Mystery.

Number Eight lay dormant until 1936 when of mine cars from the working places to various work once again commenced on the old shafts. assembly points in the haulage system were kept.

These rooms were well constructed. The walls Water was pumped out, cages and cables replaced, Puntledge houses renovated and min- and floors were concrete, fresh water was piped to ers recruited. The mine was reopened in the two troughs, and each animal had a spacious stall spring of 1937 using some of the most modern with plenty of peat moss for bedding. The animals were well cared for, they were fed hay from mining machinery available.

The deep Number Four coal seam was left the company's own farms, chopped oats, and an untouched while work commenced on seam occasional treat of carrots. A stableman took care of them; he would hose the mud from their legs Number Two located at the 600-foot level.

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after each shift. The mine blacksmith attended to their shoes. In spite of living underground, they were cared for as well as any animal on the surface. The stables had electric lights throughout.

The myth that these animals were blind when they came to the surface is only that — a myth.

Periodically, the mules and horses were brought to surface, for a spell on fresh grass, while others were taken below on a rotation basis…

No. 8 proved to be the first mine I had worked in in Canada that made extensive use of machinery; in fact it would have been economically impossible to have worked the mine without it, the coal being quite hard. It was mechanized to the extent of using cutting machines, shaker conveyors, rotary drilling machines for coal, and percussive jackhammers for drilling rock.

As the mine continued to expand, miners were transferred to Number Eight from Nanaimo. Miners from Cumberland and Bevan were transported to the mine by a locomotive pulling two slat-seated passenger coaches.

At its height of production, some 400 men were producing 1,200 tons of coal per day. During the war years, the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) mines were subsidized by the federal government. By 1947 only two mines, Number Five and Number Eight, were operating in the Cumberland area.

With the loss of the subsidy, Number Five closed and was dismantled, leaving 300 men unemployed. Although the union began a seniority list for those men who had not found work, the list remained lengthy for some time.

Oil as a fuel continued to cut into the coal market. Steam power was replaced with diesel power. The markets and profitability of the coal industry decreased until, in February 1953, work was discontinued at Number Eight Mine.

The cages were dropped into the shafts and the shafts were sealed with two feet of reinforced concrete. Another 400 men were out of work.

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in the Comox Valley are absolutely thrilled to announce their Christmas Village Silent Auction has raised just over $15,000! Thank you to everyone who participated by creating awesome gingerbread houses and creative teddy bears and to everyone who bid on any one of the 83 items. All of you made that total possible. We wish to offer our immense gratitude to our sponsors — Odlum Brown, Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community, Comox Valley Record, Shaw TV, The Eagle, Signature West Floor and Window Fashions Inc., Slegg Lumber, All-In-One-Party Rentals, Canadian Tire and SURE Copy Courtenay.

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DOORBELL RANG. That meant it wasn’t friends. It was 9:00 p.m. I opened the door and standing on the lawn were a dozen young adults. I said good evening and they burst into song! They sang a couple of carols and left. Didn’t ask for anything though I’d have been happy to contribute. They left me with a huge grin and a lump in my throat. Merry Christmas to you from me.

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blanket wrapped around me. It was a very clear night and the stars seemed like they were so close you could almost touch them. Here I was, cold, very lonely, thousands of miles from home and at a very young age. Years Iater, I was above the Arctic Circle in Norway in a place called Narvic. You may remember the place from history, as it was a stronghold of the Nazis during the Second World War. I was on assignment with Canada’s Ace Mobile Strike Force during the Cold War near the Russian border. One evening I was standing on a high mountain.

It was very cold, around 40 degrees below zero. The stars were out and seemed very close. But in the valley, I could see several lights flickering and although it was very cold, it warmed my heart. I was later to learn that during the occupation of the Nazis in the Second World War, the Norwegians who escaped capture went up into the mountains for safety. However, because it was so dark at night they never knew where they were. It was then that people started to leave a small light on all night in their window so no one would be lost again and to this day they keep a light on in their window. Sometime ago, Renie and I were travelling by car to Brandon, Man. We had planned to stop along the way to rest but everywhere we stopped the motels were full. The native people were having powwows all along the way and they had all the motels reserved. So we decided to keep driving, spelling off the other when we got tired. Sometime in the early morning we stopped on the highway near Rogers Pass. It was a clear night, the stars were all out and they were very close, like in Korea years before. They were so close you could almost touch them. It was beautiful to behold. The scriptures tell us when the baby Jesus was born, a special star shone down from above to where he was lying. If you were to go to the Holy Land today, you can still see shepherds watching over their flocks and on a clear night you could see them looking up into the heavens above because on a clear

night the stars are very close almost like you could touch them.

THE SALVATION ARMY would like to thank the Ski & Surf Shop in Courtenay for their generous donation of 21 sleeping bags that will be distributed through the Salvation Army’s programs.

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH would like to thank the following who so generously gave for our third annual Maple Pool Residents’ Christmas Dinner on Dec. 14 — Thrifty Foods, Safeway, Quality Foods, Superstore, Fields, Harbourview Dental and Loonyrama Plus. Also a very happy thank you to Mrs. Devlin’s Arden Elementary School class and Mrs. Leslie’s École Puntledge Park Elementary class for the beautiful, cheerful banners they made to adorn the walls. And lastly, thank you to all of those who prepared the food, baked cookies and served in many, many ways. Merry Christmas!

A BIG SMILING, glorious bouquet

of ambrosial delights to the honest, honourable one who returns my backpack (and its contents). It is mostly dark-coloured and easily recognizable by its built-in solar panel. In a metal cardholder in the little front pocket, you will find my business card. As a token of my gratitude, it will be my pleasure to arrange for you a relaxing and rejuvenating 90-minute massage session with me.

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enterprise that will cut services, increase fares or enhance its appeal to keep itself solvent. They can do this because the consumer can do nothing to change the decision. By floating the harshest scenario like elimination of thousands of ferry runs, cutting consideration for senior fares, raising travel fares and implementing slot machines for gamblers, the ferry board can gauge public reaction. Politically they can reduce the public outcry by rescinding some decisions or attack-

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ing the opposition. Some commentators suggest islanders are at fault for wanting to live on islands. The nice, understanding seniors and B.C. citizens must see the need to open their wallets more. By strategically leveraging political power the opposition can be reduced. Generous wage settlements, benefits and pension packages have been doled to union demands of the past. Those workers should consider what has happened to privatesector unions that became too expensive for the employer. Management perks and performance bonuses are usually gained on the backs of downsized workers or when management raises service fares. Paying larger compensation packages for better managers is insulting. Most B.C. workers do not receive such consideration in wages. The benefit of free ferry passage for employees, retirees, politicians and bureaucrats is an act of favouritism.

I ask seniors and others to curtail using the ferry system in order to quietly express your angst. The government needs a lesson in public purse respect.

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Entrepreneurs and executives of non-profit groups and community organizations are invited to the Jan. 7 meeting of the Comox Valley Small Business Association.

The meeting, which begins at 6 p.m. with networking, is at the Filberg Centre in the Evergreen Room.

There is no charge to attend as a guest.

In addition to networking, members will showcase businesses at tables around the room.

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The days of using your regular e-mail account to send mass communications to clients or prospects are long gone. Just as people now have the ability to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;opt outâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of telephone solicitations, we are moving to a future of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;permission-based marketingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for all commercial electronic messages, such as e-mail blasts, e-newsletters, event announcements and more.â&#x20AC;?

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Postal decision no shock due to effect of Internet Canada Post’s decision to do away with doorto-door delivery in urban areas is anything but a surprise.

Canada Post is only the latest in a long line of institutions caught in the revolution that is the Internet.

While the postal-workers’ union continues to point to the 2012 profit realized by Canada Post, it often neglects to add the fine print found in Canada Post’s 2012 annual report.

Yes, Canada Post’s report notes a $127 million profit — but it points out clearly that profit would have been a $25-million loss had reductions in sick leave and post-retirement health benefits not been agreed to in the union contract.

And, it adds, those reductions were one-time realizations, not recurring. In fact, the future looks bleak, with the Conference Board of Canada predicting Canada Post will lose $1 billion each year by 2020.

Even with this week’s dramatic decision, the Conference Board estimates annual losses of about $500 million per year by 2020.

Mail delivery is not a growth industry and the continual decrease in revenue and mail sent highlights that fact.

If this is indeed “an opportunity for the Conservatives to take a leadership role in the extinguishing of union jobs,” as claimed

by Kamloops Labour Council president Peter Kerek, and if there is indeed money to be made on the existing Canada Post model, surely a private company will step into the breach and realize the profit.

As we do with that long-lost letter from afar, we suspect we will all be waiting in vain for such a company to fill the door-to-door role being vacated by the Crown corporation.

– Black Press

Record Question of the Week This week: Eighty-three per cent of respondents said they have donated to a charitable cause this month. Next week: Are you pleased about a recommendation, with conditions, to allow an Enbridge pipeline? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote.

Many people donate to good causes such as YANA or the food bank, but how many of us would stand out in foul weather like Jessica Lewis has done for weeks?

Beside the obvious loss of 15 to 20 jobs, the closure of Liquidation World in Courtenay removes an attractive option for shoppers on limited budgets.

Driven to edge of suicide Dear editor, On the TV I heard a Conservative Party of Canada MP’s concern and call to improve pension benefits.

I’ve heard the sad tale of seniors living on a $1,400-a-month pension reportedly eating cat food for protein.

It’s a very sad and shameful way to treat the elderly, who paid for 50 years into those benefits. My heart goes out to them.

I am disabled in the great province of B.C. I get $906 a month, God help me.

I received only $162 dollars in provincial disability benefits in 2005 for over 33 years of taxpaying and the benefit is decreasing.

I now in 2013 receive $149 per month as for every raise in my federal CPP the province deducts it dollar for dollar, keeping me at a combined disability income of $906 per month!

This is much deeper poverty than the poor elderly. Why? I paid taxes in both federal and provincial coffers for more than 35 years before becoming disabled. Why would I not receive my full benefits from both?

I began receiving provincial disability benefits in 2006 of $906 per month. I applied for CPP and received a benefit of $746 per month that would have made the combined benefits above the poverty level.

However, the B.C. government deducts dollar for dollar the amount of my total federal benefits and every raise for cost of living given by the CPP, keeping me in perpetual poverty.

I had paid taxes for over 30 years in B.C. and would expect to receive the full benefits.

The combined benefits I am entitled to would today be $1,665 per month just happily above the poverty line.

Why would I not be entitled to the benefits I had paid for both federally and provincially? Why

must I live in deep grinding poverty?

I have been driven to the edge of suicide living this way. Every time I get a fed raise and the Province takes it totally, I have to fight the terrible urge to take my life.

Suicide is the only way out of this torture. What is the suicide rate among the disabled?

I worked. I paid my taxes.

Why am I treated like a worthless beggar?

I have been driven to ❝ the edge of suicide living

this way, Every time I get a fed raise and the Province takes it totally, I have to fight the terrible urge to take my life. Suicide is the only way out of this torture.

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When I asked, I was told I got my full CPP technically and that the Province considers $906 all that a disabled person deserves.

That If I got both benefits the minimum paid workers would be upset.

So am I just to go die somewhere?

A livable and dignified standard of life is guaranteed under our constitution. Is $906 a month livable and dignified?

I live approximately $1,000 per month below the poverty line in B.C. because the Province steals my CPP by 100 per cent.

Try it for a month let alone seven years, as things have gone up and up. My rent alone takes 80 per cent of my benefits.

The Province of B.C. has abandoned the disabled, pushing them onto federal benefits and reduces their B.C. benefits to nearly nothing ripping, off everyone who spent a lifetime paying

taxes in B.C. Today, the federal government gave us a miserly raise in our CPP disability to reflect the cost of living increases and again the Province of British Columbia reduced our provincial disability by the same amount.

This has happened over and over in the six years I have been disabled and on benefits. This is cruel treatment of the weakest citizens.

This treatment is unconstitutional to say the least and criminal neglect at the worst. Not all disabled are able to work at all and cannot access the earnable portion of the benefits and should be allowed the CPP benefits earned as well as provincial benefits.

How can the Province consider $906 a living wage?

Like Oliver (“Sir, may I have some more?), I beg you for more.

Disability benefits are not a hand out but the character of our country to care for the less fortunate enshrined in our constitution but the disabled cannot take the government to court to have the Province forced to see that.

Rhetorical now but I considered it; I had the RCMP come to my home to intimidate me for writing this to the premier and the prime minister. One of the RCMP attending agreed that that was why they were there.

Where has free speech gone?

G.A. (Tony) McIntyre, Courtenay

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What’s the big idea of 2013? Here it comes ...

VICTORIA — One of Canada’s great entrepreneurial success stories in recent years is WestJet, the Calgary-based airline that is expanding across the country and taking on European routes.

Clive Beddoe, the founding CEO of Westjet, was famous for helping the cabin crew tidy up the plane before getting off a flight. And the company is also known for its profit-sharing program, with all

employees referred to as “owners” who have a stake in the success of the operation.

I thought of this management approach when news emerged that the B.C. government was offering public service unions a new kind of contract, with a five-year term and wage increases tied to improved economic growth.

The surprising thing is that unions are accepting the idea, even though provincial growth must exceed

the government’s independent economic forecast council projections before it can take effect in a given year.

The generally non-militant Health Sciences Association was the first to recommend acceptance of a five-year agreement with only 5.5 per cent

Dear editor, We are so fortunate to live in this part of the world, however we do need to think ahead.

Take the controversial coal situation.

Coal can be converted to diesel fuel to be used right here, or, better yet, use it to make DME (dimethyl ether), a super cleanburning fuel with no soot. This can replace diesel and furnace type fuels, burning even cleaner than natural gas.

Volvo is planning to have class eight trucks (highway tractors/ dump trucks) powered

by DME in the near future.

Along with hydrocarbon-based fuels like coal or natural gas, DME can also be made from anything organic such as logging slash, barnyard (farm) and human waste, pulp and sawmill waste,

as well as municipal wood and brush from land and lot-clearing along with roadside and power line trimming and mowing.

An excellent exam-

spontaneous combustion/underground fires that can and do occur.

Slash burning after logging operations has always been a total waste of usable energy

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raises guaranteed.

Then they were joined by negotiators for 51,000 health and social services employees, represented by the B.C. Government Employees’ Union and other unions that have long been adversaries of the B.C. Liberals.

John Fryer, negotiator for the BCGEU going back to the epic battles with Social Credit governments and now a professor at University of Victoria, wasn’t impressed when he heard the

news.

“These deals reflect what happens when public sector unions back the losing party in a provincial election,” he said. “Union bargaining power takes a trip down the pooper.”

I think there’s more than that going on.

Perhaps today’s union leadership is beginning to accept that its wage, benefit and pension arrangements look pretty good compared to the harsh reality of private busi-

sulphur-free fuel, it meets the most stringent emission standards set in Europe and Japan. Its pressure and temperature requirements for transport make it as or more safe than propane or LNG. The potentials for heating homes, commercial buildings, greenhouses, etc., are endless along with engines, medical and industrial uses.

The University of Northern B.C. has installed a plant to make the first stage (Syngas) out of mill wood waste from local suppliers and is successfully heating a good percentage of the campus with it, cutting their LNG (natural gas) requirements to purchase by vast amounts and thus setting the bar a stage

higher for all of us.

Coal faces a tough fight here not just for digging it up, but for the cleaning process, logging for the slash burning and waste (except for the firewood cutters), and indeed even our human waste causes environmental issues.

Last, but definitely not least, we can use our own sources right here in the Valley to create a lot of new jobs that can be industryoriented as well as environmentally sound.

Maybe then a lot of our young people who live right here in the best, resource-rich, and downright beautiful place on earth won’t have to leave B.C. just to find a decent job to feed their families.

Jim and Rob Brown, Royston

Here’s some fuel for thought As a low-emission, sulphur-free ❝ fuel, it meets the most stringent emis-

sion standards set in Europe nd Japan.

Its pressure and temperatuve requirements for transport make it as or more safe than propane or LNG.

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Jim and Rob Brown ple would be to use the leftover waste at the Union Bay coal hills, turning it into a Syngas or go the one step further going to actual DME, also to possibly utilize leftovers at the slag dumps out by Bevan, although a lot of that area already has a lot of trees growing and might be best left alone with the exception of the possibilities of occasional

along wrth being bad for the environment.

DME has been is use all over the world for years, including China, which makes it from coal. Alternatively from a fuel it can be used as a refrigerant, as a propellant in things such as hair sprays (eliminating aerosols), and for many lab and medical purposes.

As a low-emission,

Shoplifting hurts people It is also easy to forget all the consequences when you do something like shoplifting.

I hadn’t even thought having something like that on my record or about it affecting my life in so many ways, like my ability to get a job or affecting my reputation in the community, or even jail time.

Dear editor, I grew up in Hamilton, Ont., where many hydro meters were in basements.

If no one was home to let the meter reader in, you received a postcard that you filled in from your meter and

mailed in to the company. A five-minute job six times a year.

And BC Hydro wants to charge $420?!

Highway robbery!

The provincial government should disallow it.

D. Beeler, Courtenay

Highway robbery

I realize that what I did was a mistake and does not make me a bad person. I’ve now done my research and have discovered that Courtenay is a very caring community with lots of help for people in need.

I feel disappointed that I did not come up with a better solution instead of stealing, like seeing if there was a food bank in town or even a soup kitchen, which there is. But I am very sorry and have learned from my mistake.

Editor’s note: This letter was written anonymously as a condition of a settlement reached with the help of the Comox Valley Community Justice Centre.

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Dear editor, I want to apologize to the community for shoplifting some groceries a few months back.

I wasn’t fully aware of how I was affecting others or myself by doing it. I feel really bad that everyone has to pay a little bit for my mistake. Honest, good people end up paying higher prices.

nesses competing in a classic confrontation is brewing between the global economy.

Harper government I asked Premier and the Public Service Christy Clark if this Alliance of Canada. new approach is A key dispute is inspired by privateover sick days, which sector profit sharing. the government estiShe agreed that is the mates are averaging model.

18 a year. PSAC cur“I think that’s a rently has great 15 “bankprinciple Until now, the able” for all sick days of us to growth of public a year, work sector wages has which from,” been completely the union Clark president said. insulated from refers “Until changes in the to as a now, the growth private sector. And “negotiated right.” of public this is the first It takes sector time we’ve ever me back wages to my first has been been able to sucunion job, comcessfully link those where pletely insulated two things.

I was from warned Christy Clark never changes in the to take private sector. And just one sick day. We this is the first time negotiated for two at a time, so always take we’ve ever been able two, the union rep told to successfully link me. those two things. At Implicit in this this point it’s still a is the mindset that small increment wage employees should give growth, but it’s a big as little and take as change, and I hope we much as possible. can continue to build Looking through my on it.” files each December From an employee for the B.C. story of perspective, it is the year, I consider indeed modest. If real gross domestic product what is likely to matter five or 10 years increases one per cent from now. beyond the independent forecast used in This partnership the provincial budget, approach to building the provincial economy employees get an is my pick for 2013. additional half of one Tom Fletcher is legper cent raise for that islature reporter and year.

Contrast this labour columnist for Black Press. relations development Twitter: @tomfletcherbc. with what’s happening E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca. on the federal scene. A

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Hitchhiking across the Atlantic a real adventure Two films screening Jan. 16 and 17 at Sid Williams Paula Wild Record Arts

In 2010 a friend invited Thorsten Böehnke to sail the seven seas.

But when they reached the Canary Islands, Böehnke’s buddy abandoned the plan.

So Böehnke hitchhiked his way along the Atlantic, eventually buying his own sailboat and inviting Laura Winter to be his deckhand.

As part of their Blue Circle Series, the Sid Williams Theatre is presenting two films AS HE HITCHHIKED across the Atlantic, filmmaker Thorsten Böehnke came across this curious green turtle playing with his underwater film Jan. 16 and 17 depictcamera. ing the couple’s adventures. Böehnke and and he asked Winter you can’t take a lot of Winter will answer to be crew. The 40-foot your stuff with you.

It was tricky in the beginning, questions from the Corinthian has been You have to go through 2843 Kilpatrick Ave. audience after each as no one’s keen to take a complete their home since everything and ask stranger onboard. But after I got to screening.

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As a freelance naval onboard. But after I got the Canary Islands to polishing her sailing architect and filmmak- to know a few people Cape Verde and on to skills and adapting to er, Böehnke was pre- it was easier as they’d the Caribbean, invited life on a boat. pared to spend some provide a recommenda- her to join him for part “Forty feet is a small serious time exploring tion.” of the trip. space for two people,” by sailboat. So when Shortly before his But hitchhiking she notes. “There’s his friend lost inter- expedition began, can make it difficult nowhere to go to be est, he wasn’t ready to friends asked Böehnke to go where you want. by yourself or to have head back to Germany. if a B.C. student study- So eventually Böehn- a break if you have a “I’d just got going ing for a European ke bought a sailboat disagreement.

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“Living on a boat is much different than living in a house. You quickly learn that water doesn’t just come out of the tap and electricity doesn’t automatically come out of the socket.”

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A BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN (top) puts on a grand display in front of the bow as a pod of dolphins join a boat on its passage to the Cape Verde Islands. Sometimes (above) you have to walk a long and winding road to meet marine animals. Thorsten is pictured on the way to visit sea turtles and local conservationists on San Antao, Cape Verde Islands.

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beauty of nature and the challenges facing the environment. In an effort to share what they see and learn, they document their travels in films.

“Our goal is to show the point of view of people involved in wildlife protection programs,’ explains Böehnke.

“It’s like a road movie but we’re on water observing pilot whales, turtles and other creatures of the sea. And we show human-wildlife problems and what some people are doing to solve them. And, of course, there’s the sailing adventure aspect, too. ” Hitchhiking Across the Atlantic is the story of Böehnke’s early trips before he had his

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The Wild Windward continues the tale from when the couple moved onto the Corinthian and began working together full time.

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A MEMORABLE SCENE from Jailhouse Rock will be among the highlights from Elvis Presley’s career when Randy (Elvis) Friskie comes to the Comox Valley on Jan. 24. Cassandra Friskie (below) will portray Marilyn Monroe and other famous female singers.

That’s the Way It Is Performances booked for Sid Williams and Campbell River

Randy (Elvis) Friskie and his Las Vegas Show Band bring their brand new That’s The Way It Is Tour to the Comox Valley next month.

The tour will showcase on stage some of the most memorable moments and music from Elvis Presley’s movies. It will relive

the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s movie scenes and songs from Blue Hawaii to Viva Las Vegas, including duets with AnnMargret, Marilyn Monroe, Shelley Fabares and more. “...the best of the best...” — Vancouver Sun, 2013. “...THE KING of tributes...” — Kamloops Daily News, 2013.

“Randy’s not only the best; he’s the reincarnation of Elvis.”

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Vancouver in 1957).

Special guest Cassandra Friskie will pay tribute to Marilyn Monroe, Cher, Liza and the Ladies of Country (Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Reba, and Shania).

The show will be featured Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sid Williams Theatre, a day before a performance at the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River.

For more information, visit sidwilliamstheatre.com.

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AVALANCHE BAR & GRILL presents House Ten85 DJs live music starting Saturdays at 9 p.m. FMI: 250-331-0334 or www.georgiastraightjazz. com.

BILLY D’S PUB offers music

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COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY presenting Jeanne MacGrotty exhibit called Residual. Season of Light displayed until Dec. 28. CVAG Christmas Art Gallery Christmas Craft Fair runs through Dec. 28. FMI: www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com or 250338-6211.

COURTENAY LITTLE THEATRE presents The Drowsy Chaperone at the Sid Williams Theatre from Dec. 28 to Jan. 4. Tickets at Sid Williams ticket centre, at www. sidwilliamstheatre.com or by phoning 250-338-2430, ext. 1.

FLYING CANOE WEST COAST PUB has jam nights Thursdays, a DJ and dance Friday nights and karaoke Sundays at 9 p.m.

GRIFFIN PUB north of CFB Comox hosts Jazztet on Sundays from 5 to 9 p.m.

JOE’S GARAGE features Comox Valley Uke Jam on second Tuesdays. Ukulele instruction at 7 p.m., jam at 8 p.m.

MARTINE’S BISTRO in Comox displays art by Marianne Enhörning until midMarch.

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.

PEARL ELLIS GALLERY presents members’ Christmas fundraiser show and sale until Jan. 26. Free admission at 1729 Comox Ave. FMI: www.pearlellisgallery.com or Facebook.

POTTERS PLACE showing work by Anne Cubitt in December. FMI: 250-3344613 or www.thepottersplace.ca.

STUDIO B in Cumberland presenting 10 Under 100 art show at 2704 Dunsmuir Ave. WAVERLEY HOTEL jam night with Brodie Dawson and friends Thursdays. Bluegrass Brunch on Sundays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. FMI: www.waverleyhotel.ca.

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Wednesday, Jan. 29

BANJO BOB leads jam at Avalanche Bar & Grill, 4 to 7 p.m.

SUZIE VINNICK and BLIND BOY PAXTON at Crown Isle in Vancouver Island WinterBites Festival concert. FMI: www.winterbitesfestival. com or 1-855-400-2882.

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JILLI MARTINI BAND in New Year’s Eve party at Billy D’s Pub & Bistro. Tickets at Billy’s D’s Pub & Bistro, Long & Mcquade Music Store and 250-334-8811.

Sunday, Jan. 12 ENOUGH SAID screening at Rialto Theatre, 5 p.m. For complete film series listings, visit www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com.

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HITCHHIKING ACROSS THE ATLANTIC screening at Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

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Friday, Jan. 17 ALPHA YA YA DIALLO at Westerly Hotel in Vancouver Island WinterBites Festival concert. FMI: www.winterbitesfestival.com or 1-855400-2882.

THE WILD WINDWARD screening at Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the Sid Williams box office or at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com.

Saturday, Jan. 18 KENNY WAYNE and DAVID VEST at Westerly Hotel in Vancouver Island WinterBites Festival concert. FMI: www.winterbitesfestival. com or 1-855-400-2882.

KIWANIS CLUB OF COURTENAY sponsoring fifth annual singalong at the Sid Williams Theatre, 7 p.m. Tickets for Wizard of Oz at Sid Williams box office or at info@sidwilliamstheatre.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 22 BARNEY BENTALL at Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community in Vancouver Island WinterBites Festival concert.

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Thursday, Jan. 23 JIM BYRNES and SOJOURNERS at Westerly Hotel in Vancouver Island WinterBites Festival concert at Filberg Centre. FMI: www. winterbitesfestival.com or 1-855-400-2882.

Friday, Jan. 24 GRAPES OF WRATH and ODDS in Vancouver Island WinterBites Festival concert at Filberg Centre. FMI: www. winterbitesfestival.com or 1-855-400-2882.

RANDY (ELVIS) FRISKIE and CASSANDRA FRISKIE at Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Jan. 25 ASHLEY MACISAAC at Native Sons Hall in Vancouver Island WinterBites Festival concert at Filberg Centre.

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Friday, Jan. 31 COUSIN HARLEY at Westerly Hotel in Vancouver Island WinterBites Festival concert at Filberg Centre. FMI: www. winterbitesfestival.com or 1-855-400-2882.

WORLD COMMUNITY FILM FESTIVAL at various locations in downtown Courtenay. Tickets at 250-338-2430 or toll-free at 1-866-8988499 or online at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com.

Saturday, Feb. 1 WORLD COMMUNITY FILM FESTIVAL at various locations in downtown Courtenay. Tickets at 250-338-2430 or toll-free at 1-866-8988499 or online at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com.

Sunday, Feb. 23 LE WEEK-END screens at Rialto Theatre, 5 p.m. Film series listings at www. comoxvalleyartgallery.com.

May 11 SID WILLIAMS THEATRE SOCIETY screens film Disney’s Aladdin. FMI: www. sidwilliamstheatre.com.

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, December 26, 2013

Denman Faire breaks sales record Gross revenues added up to approximately $93,000

Sales were up a whopping 25 per cent this year at the Denman Island Craft Faire, setting an alltime record for this 32-year-old event, reports co-ordinator Autumn White.

“We’re thrilled. This speaks to the great reputation this event has developed over its 30 years of existence.

“The Faire is recognized far and wide for the quality of the wares and also for the magical and welcoming atmosphere. We had shoppers from all over the mid- and North Island region, and I got the feeling that the whole of Denman Island showed up,” said White.

Gross revenues added up to approximately $93,000. This number includes revenue to a number of Denman community groups, which sold goods, food and/or raffle tickets to support conservation, affordable housing, the arts and other local initiatives.

“The Faire’s business model has really proven itself,” says White.

“It’s a great venue for the crafters, and it also stimulates the local economy generally, providing jobs and boosting income for many Denman businesses.”

“We had lots of happy people coming through. The fair is a marvellous thing for local businesses,” says Daryl McLaughlin, owner of the Denman Island General Store, which hosted a couple of wine-tasting events during the weekend.

Also, the Faire plays a special role for the Island’s young people.

Each year, children and teens are invited to sell their goods at the kids’ table, and to play music in the outdoor buskers’ area. They make some money, and also learn marketing skills, gain confidence and feel recognized as artists.

Now in its 32nd year, the Faire is a wellentrenched tradition.

But there is always room for innovation, says White.

This year’s new feature, the food fair, which showcased a diverse selection of vendors and flavours, was a resounding hit and will be repeated in 2014.

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Puzzling… Fun by the Numbers: Here’s how it works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box.

Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.

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DOWN 1 Motorola Razr, e.g.

2 Relished 3 Waiting in the wings 4 Baba — (Radner role) 5 Conductor Zubin 6 Barrel scrapings 7 “— Flubber” (film sequel) 8 Wolf’s howl 9 Uncertainties 10 Shows a smile to 11 Dracula player Lugosi 12 Request from 13 Herb of the mint family 14 DDT-banning gp.

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44 Not recurring 45 Fast jet retired in ’03 46 No-calorie drink 47 No-calorie drink 48 Pointy-eared, stocky dog 49 Actress Shire 50 Take — for the better

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The ruby-crowned grey; both sexes have kinglet is slightly distinct white circles larger than the golden around the eyes. Goldmeasuring four and a en-crowned kinglets’ half inches from tail to have white eyebrows.

Kinglets by nature a straight short bill tip.

These diminutive birds are very active and weigh a mere seven have a nervous habit of “twitching” their grams.

As is the case with wings.

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Parents, grandparents wondering about legacies Y

esterday, I had the lovely opportunity to connect with one of my clients over lunch.

One of the greatest gifts I receive in my line of work is having the chance to share life stories, be it theirs or mine. Working with an aging population provides an appreciation to sit and think about life – the good, the bad and as my Dad always added, the ugly.

As I sit and listen to the weaving of a senior’s life events, one word always pops into my head – legacy.

Last night I felt like

the mouse in Laura Numeroff ’s circular tale If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.

I started thinking about my own Dad and the legacy he left behind for his family. This prompted me to find his memory book, which led to a whole other list of activities, which were not on my “to-do list.”

I remember so clearly the days leading up to his funeral.

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As 2013 comes to an end, why not take an opportunity to ask an elder in your life about what they think their legacy is and create a beautiful and meaningful way to link the past with the present.

If you want more information about creating memory books or legacy project, go to www.legacyproject.org.

Wendy Johnstone is a gerontologist and is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions. Her column runs in the Comox Valley Record every second Thursday.

They are leaving this familiar middle-aged world and starting to take stock of their lives — looking backwards and finding meaning through a life review.

They are thinking about how they want to be remembered.

As adult children or family friends, we need to take the time now — before they are gone — to allow our aging parents and grandparents to express themselves through long ago stories, people, places and relationships.

It’s called listening for legacy.

life story, his triumphs, travelling through his adventure and various stages towards challenges, his legacy adulthood. emerged. Not only was But no adult child this legacy important really knows what it’s endy for us, his children, but like to be 80 or 90 years just as important for old. ohnstone his grandchildren.

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A scientist in EngGUEST COLUMN land is apparently worried that mankind’s in danger of becoming underlings in a future ILLIAN world where computers NDERSON eclipse our relatively puny brain power.

His visionary solu- money couples could tion is an electrode save with this interimplant that would marital telepathy!

Whenever a wife someday allow human beings to communicate sensed her husband was in an ‘unwise’ locathrough thought.

If Dr. Warwick can tion — a motorcycle perfect the experiment, store closeout or a ‘buy he envisions a fun new one, get one gargoyle telepathic life for him- free’ sale — a gentle reproach would help self and his wife.

I wish the professor him avoid temptation.

The last time my good luck; but honestly, does he think there’s husband took a ramgoing to be a stampede bling detour home from a movie, of men parked a n x the car, ious to The last time turned estabto me l i s h my husband took a n e u r a l rambling detour home w i t h a pasl i n k s from a movie, parked sionate w i t h the car, turned to me light in their his eyes w i v e s , with a passionate a n d e v e n light in his eyes and whisto save whispered feverishly, pered civilifeverz a t i o n ‘There’s something I i s h l y, as we want to show you,’ it “There’s k n o w cost us $10,000. someit?

Gillian Anderson thing I Ta l k want to about show you,” it cost us science fiction!

Of course, the $10,000.

Turns out he’d been arrangement would work well for the aver- visiting this little age woman. She can’t beauty on a nearby get her husband to talk lot for several weeks, to her anyway, so there rehearsing his 10-reawon’t be a problem sons-why-we-need-awith him blabbing all new-car speech. If only I’d had thought control day long.

And think of the — I mean, thought communication — I practical aspects!

Imagine getting the could have saved him perfect anniversary in the early stages of present from your hus- his obsession.

On the other hand, band every year, or in my case, getting your a fella could begin husband to remember to resent the helpful suggestions, and a the anniversary at all!

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A loving couple could begin this experiment tenderly singing a duet of Some Implanted Evening, but I’ll bet you 20 bucks that after six months of total thought-togetherness, they ended up communicating through legal counsel only.

Gillian Anderson is a freelance writer in the Comox Valley.

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD ♦ SPORTS EDITOR: EARLE COUPER ♦ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013

Pond hockey jamborees at outdoor rink Earle Couper Record Staff

The great game of hockey meets the great outdoors as part of the 2014 WinterBites Festival, running Jan. 16-31 in Courtenay.

As part of the fun, an outdoor skating rink is being erected at Simms Millennium Park and the Comox Valley Minor Hockey Association is sponsoring three Pond Hockey Jamborees on the synthetic surface.

Kicking things off will be an Initiation (ages 5 to 6) jamboree on Jan. 18-19.

This will be a 4-on-4 format event with 10 out-of-town teams (118 players) joining two local teams (48 players).

Enjoying the pond hockey experience will be three teams from Oceanside and one each from Saanich, Lake Cowichan, Port McNeill, Kerry Park, Nanaimo, Campbell River and Port Alberni.

Next up will be a Novice (ages 7 and 8) jamboree on Jan. 24-16 with a 3-on-3 format. Six visiting teams (72 players) and six home teams (97 players) will be participating.

Coming for the fun are three teams from Nanaimo and one each from Sooke, Campbell River and Kerry Park.

The Atom tourney (ages 9 and 10) on Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 is a 3-on-3 format and will feature four visiting teams (64 players) from Lake Cowichan, Fuller Lake, Port Alberni and Kerry Park along with six home teams (87 players).

CVMHA Atom division manager Melissa Berrigan says pond hockey organizers wanted to let outof-town teams know how unique the event was and the great deals they could get by staying at local hotels.

Judging by the number of players and their families

AN ICE SURFACE similar to this will be erected at Simms Millennium Park during the 2014 WinterBites Festival. coming to Courtenay, the message was well received.

As for the local teams, Berrigan says, “All our kids are completely pumped.

They’re really looking forward to it. They think it’ll

be a blast skating outdoors.”

Berrigan notes the jamborees will be sharing outdoor ice time with public skating, so some of the games will be played at the three local arenas.

Derek Kwan, marketing director of BH Skating, says the synthetic ice surface that is coming to Courtenay will be one of the largest the company has put together.

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The panels are dovetailed (like a giant puzzle) together, and Kwan says it should take a two- or threeperson crew about eight hours to assemble the one in Simms Park.

Kwan notes BH Skating was standing by as a backup to the outdoor ice rink at Robson Square during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

being able to provide the experience of skating and playing hockey outside— it is amazing how much fun it is wherever they are set up, from Comox Valley to places south of the border such as Phoenix and Las Vegas.”

The Comox Valley Minor Hockey Association has invited teams across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland to participate in the WinterBites Pond Hockey Jamborees.

“We’re really excited that the rink provides the chance for local hockey players

as well as skaters to get involved and be showcased outside,” says CVMHA vicepresident Bruce Dyke.

“Winter is about getting outdoors so to bring some of the winter wonderland down to the streets of Courtenay means more for families and outdoor enthusiasts to actively participate in, in the heart of the city.”

To add to the excitement of a rink in the middle of downtown Courtenay, the WinterBites Fun Zone will offer visitors and locals the

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WinterBites Festival features fun for all This winter, a Canadian tradition enjoyed across the cooler parts of the country comes to Comox Valley, thanks to cutting-edge technology enabling for the first time an opportunity to skate outdoors during WinterBites Festival, Jan. 16 to 31.

Outdoor skating rinks and pond hockey have long been tradition in most of Canada each winter, but Vancouver Island, with its temperate climate, has typically been denied this opportunity – until now, thanks to BH Skating

We’re really excited that the rink provides ❝ the chance for local hockey players as well as

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Hockey Jamboree and outdoor public skating experience to the Comox Valley.

The “rink” will be set up at Simms Millennium Park.

“Skating and being out on the ice is a huge part of Canadian identity,” says Brenda Hann, president and CEO of BH Skating International. “We love

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MIKE OLDALE OF the Toepunters threads a shot through the legs of the Goal Diggers’ Colton Hornstein. Blue Toque FC won the A Tier, while Smells Like Team Spirit won the B Tier in the 16-team fall league.

Blue Toque drives Los Lobos loco You could excuse the Los Lobos if their run of bad luck in the Comox Valley Sports & Social Club’s indoor soccer final drives them a little loco.

Sitting comfortably in the driver’s seat of the A Tier championship game, the Los Lobos sported a seemingly insurmountable 6-4 lead with just 90 seconds left to play.

But their veteran opponents, Blue Toque FC, have a history of pulling off the

unlikely in big games and quickly put the gears in motion for a memorable upset.

Behind the lightning quick strikes of Mason Walker and Emma Greene, Blue Toque turned the game on its head and jubilantly forced a shootout. That’s where the two super-snipers struck for goals once again, which combined with a key final save by keeper Dale Greene on Lobos captain Logan Macdonald to snatch

a 7-6 victory and the fall A Tier title.

Smells Like Team Spirit didn’t allow for such heroics in the B Tier final of the 16-team league, grabbing an early lead against North Island College and keeping a cushy buffer to win the game and title by a 10-6 count. Third place in the A Tier went to AFC United in a 7-4 win over Epic, while the Goal Diggers took third in the B Tier with a 5-1 win over the Free Lions.

Registration is open until Jan. 6 at www.comoxvalleysports.ca for co-ed winter leagues with the CVSSC in sports like indoor soccer, volleyball, dodgeball, floor hockey and badminton.

Teams, small groups and individuals can register online and visit the website or contact Scott at 250-898-7286 or scott@ comoxvalleysports.ca for more information.

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In addition, the Boys and Girls Club of Central Vancouver Island will be setting up winter and sport-themed activities including building a ‘snow’ man, making igloos and throwing ‘snow’ balls while the Comox Valley Exhibition will be hosting a petting pen, horse and rolling sleigh rides, serving hot apple cider and providing photo opportunities with Billy the miniature pony.

Groups can make the most of their visit to the WinterBites Fun Zone by contacting the festival outdoor event coordinator at kelly@ discovercomoxvalley. com to plan for group activities, specific activities and special events.

After a day of skating, playing or watching some hockey, there will also be other WinterBites activities including concerts by internationally

acclaimed musicians such as Barney Bentall, Alpha YaYa Diallo, The Grapes of Wrath, Chilliwack and fiddler sensation Ashley MacIsaac.

Held in various venues, the concerts are spread over the 16 days of the festival, with tickets available for individual purchase or as part of an accommodation package.

For a full list of the activities, musicians, and accommodation or to buy concert tickets visit www.winterbitesfestival.com, call 1-855400-2882 or drop into the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre. One can also join the conversation using #CVWinterBites on Facebook or Twitter.

Public skating tickets are now on sale at the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre (3607 Small Road, Cumberland, 1-855-400-2882) and at the Courtenay Rec Centre (489 Old Island Hwy., Courtenay, 1-250-338-5371) or online at winterbitesfestival.com.

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t is not a bad idea to stop once in awhile as we travel down our life journey to take a look at where we have recently travelled. Last January I wrote a column that was a pledge to spend at least one day a week in the outdoors. I was successful in reaching my goal, although I had a close call in early December when I had an unplanned health issue, but I was rescued by my grandson Tyrell Bandet, who took me hunting for a day. For my final column for this year I have decided to do a monthly report on some of the fishing and hunting highlights based on my weekly exploits throughout the year.

January – In most parts of our country this month is considered winter. To find winter in the Comox Valley you have to travel up Mount Washington. The most imposing catch of the month was two nice winter chinook taken with Bryan Allen. There were also catches of prawns, oyster and trout.

February – Plenty

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RALPH SHAW of action in conservation matters. I spent a serious day prospect fishing in the company of Charley Vaughan and Bernard Lecefs.

Our agenda was simple enough: try for crabs, prawns and flounder in that order. We caught crabs and flounder; but no prawns.

March – New halibut regulations. Keith Mackenzie and Ron Watanabe unexpectedly passed away leaving a serious vacuum in the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Club. I caught some nice bait herring while jigging with Bryan Allen and Chuck Ashcroft. Chuck landed a 52-pound halibut in lousy weather out of Port Hardy and we also ended up with two nice chinook salmon.

April – Among other things this month is a prime time for some excellent trout fishing.

My addiction for chal-

lenging trout fishing in Spider Lake took up much of the month. A fishing rod with a fly on one end and an old man on the other is an exciting umbilical chord to the mysteries of freshwater environs. It is a passion I will cheerfully pass on to my readers and especially our youth. If you would learn how lake and stream ecosystems work, take up this socially acceptable addiction.

May – In Area 14 waters the opening of lingcod and rockfish adds much to saltwater fishing trips. This year was generous; on our first trip Chuck Ashcroft and I caught a chinook as well as lingcod and rockfish.

June – This month stands out as a celebration with the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Club annual outdoor show. Other highlights are the Family Fishing Weekend and the Fishing Forever Programs – great stuff.

July – It was a memorable month. Smitty and I were guests on a first day of the season trip with Cod

THIS TASTY TROUT was one of the many highlights of a busy season of fishing and hunting and enjoying the great outdoors.

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Father Charters out of Port Hardy. Smitty, in spite of his nine plus decades, was the hero of the trip with a nice chinook and halibut brought to the net. We also caught our first marked coho of the season August – Pink salmon are showing up in huge numbers.

Coho are making their presence felt through-

out local waters and on some days there are good numbers of marked fish.

September – Pink salmon are present in such large numbers we have a special opening on the Puntledge River.

Smitty and I open deer season with a long road hunting trip – no deer.

October – A nice smallmouth bass plus two trout from Spider

Lake, and went fishing out of Brown’s Bay with Charley Vaughan for chum salmon. The Puntledge River is producing good catches of fresh chum salmon.

November – I spent much of this month still hunting for black tailed deer, Smitty and I had several close encounters but did not take a deer.

December – Deer

hunting continued until I had an unplanned health problem. Went chinook fishing with Charley Vaughan and Bruce Bell and Bruce landed a nice little halibut.

This review may sound like a lot of fishing but that is my job – writing an outdoor column on fishing and hunting.

Modern society is increasingly following trends that alienate people from direct contact with the world of nature.

It is the view of this column that we must find ways to get our children and youth into natural places. Any person who seriously takes up recreational fishing is embarking on a program that will increase their knowledge of ecosystems.

If lucky they may also develop “Giving Moments.”

Ralph Shaw is a master fly fisherman who was awarded the Order of Canada in 1984 for his conservation efforts. In 20 years of writing a column in the Comox Valley Record it has won several awards.

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Comox Valley BladeRunners: Clerical & Customer Service Training Program Information Sessions January 02/14 at 2pm or January 03/14 at 10am or 2pm [must attend one of the sessions to sign up for an interview] 300 Old Island Hwy, Courtenay BC [beside the Linc Youth Centre] This program runs January 20 to February 28 BladeRunners is a Youth Skills Link program that builds community partnerships and connects motivated, job ready youth with valuable employment opportunities in the customer service and clerical industries.

Eligibility Requirements -- Out of school youth ages 16-30 -- Youth facing barriers to employment -- Not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) Participants will: â&#x20AC;˘ Participate in 4 weeks of paid skill enhancement â&#x20AC;˘ Participate in up to 60 hours of paid work exposure â&#x20AC;˘ Be eligible for a work clothing allowance â&#x20AC;˘ Obtain First Aid Lvl 1, WHMIS, Cashier training, Food Safe, obtain 5 days of Clerical Training & other related tickets â&#x20AC;˘ Receive individual support and guidance â&#x20AC;˘ Earn a wage while participating in training & work exposure Employers will: â&#x20AC;˘ Receive 60 hours of work exposure by a participant [wage & WBC paid by BladeRunners] â&#x20AC;˘ Connect with job ready and motivated youth For more information please call or email William Kosloski

kosloski@nysa.bc.ca 250-334-8138 ext 231

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS 250-898-8887 HOME Repair & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate.

HOME REPAIRS RONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S home repairs plus additions. Free estimates.

Call 250-218-2558

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MISC SERVICES

CARPENTRY

GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery.

Full repair service.

Ring sizing while you wait.

Engraving Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay.

250-871-0606

A.C.L. YARD WORKS. Offering Fall Clean-up specials.

Hedges, fruit trees+ gutters.

Pat , 250-218-4597.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FUEL/FIREWOOD

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

ALLEN & COMPANY BA R R I S T E R S â&#x20AC;˘ S O L I C I TO R S â&#x20AC;˘ M E D I ATO R S

480-10TH STREET, COURTENAY, BC

JOIN OUR TEAM SEEKING LITIGATION SECRETARY minimum 3 years experience RECEPTIONIST/OFFICE ASSISTANT call 250.703.2583

Email Resume and cover letter to email:shirley@allenlaw.ca CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

FURNITURE

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NOW HIRING Western Products Inc. Inc. is an isintegrated Canadian forest products WesternForest Forest Products an integrated Canadian forest company on Vancouver that is committed safety of productslocated company located onIsland Vancouver Island thattoisthe committed our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the results.

OTHER AREAS

PARK MODEL- Yuma, Arizon RV park. $17,000. Fully furnished, many extras. Call (250)923-5848 or 1-928-2571456.

RENTALS

GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Errington) Offering felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies at reasonable rates.

Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: grinsheep@gmail.com

#26-1120 Evergreen Road. 3 bdrms /2 bthrms. Dead end street. Backs onto forest land.

1312 sq ft. $236,900. 250-2869816

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For Sale or Trade ocean/mountain view home.

676 Pacific Heights Lane.

Main level entry walkout basement 3 bdrm, 2.5 bthm, 2400 sq.ft, 4 yrs old. $449,000. Will trade for home with good parking for 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; RV. 250-923-5065.

JEWELS, FURS

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

2 GREEK style end tables, 1 Greek style coffee table w/glass - $400 total. Please call 250-338-2704.

4X8 BEARE Trailer w/extras, $1000. 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; professional sized shuffle board w/extras, $800.

Oak table w/padded arm chairs w/leaf, $500. Electrical heater, $125. (778)420-4281.

BEDROOM SUITE mahogany - dresser, drawers mirror side table, $450. King size headboard (split frame). 2 mahogany living room chairs $50 each. 2 bedroom chairs - blue, cream frames & cane backs, $30 each. 2 bar chairs - black frame, green suede, $20 each.

250-898-8850.

BOBBSEY TWINS by Laura Lee hope Book Set in good condition 1918 to 1978.

Great antique set over 50 plus childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books - $100.

Apartment sized piano $900.

Please call 250-792-3929

(Port McNeill )

Detailed job postings can be viewed at

http://www.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people-employment/careers s WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611

MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor- 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.

HOMES FOR RENT

â&#x20AC;&#x153;YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Expertsâ&#x20AC;?

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PARK PLACE

ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

1015 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in wellrespected, adult-oriented building. Close to downtown, and ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Arran House is well managed and maintained, and offers a friendly and secure atmosphere. House cat is accepted with pet deposit. Non-smoking building.

2 and 3 bedroom available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental references required.

250-334-3078

250-334-9717

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

COLLECTOR BARBIES FOR SALE! Still in original boxes.

Prices range from $10-$50 each.

Lots to choose from.

Call Melissa at

1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique ďŹ&#x201A;oor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.

to set up a time to view.

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

250-338-3464

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

LIFT CHAIR and recliner, moss green, good condition, $550. Call (250)334-9700.

MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S & LADIES Golf Club sets. Please call for more info.

250-339-5913 POTTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WHEEL for sale.

Excellent condition. Asking $500.00. Please call to view 250-897-3142.

200 Back Road, Courtenay

CONDOS PACIFIC COURT

1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay

Available immediately 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet. In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security deposit required.

To View, Call 250-871-3431

RUTHERFORD MANOR

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

YAMAHA G231 6 string classical Guitar with hard case $200. Getzen B flat trumpet $100. Shmidit Autoharp with owners manual - $100. Mozart Apartment sized piano - $900.

All in good condition. Please call 250-792-3929.

2 bdrm suite available. Reasonable rent includes stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

ST. BRELADES 146 Back Road, Courtenay FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Quiet, clean building. Pet friendly. 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to SuperStore and NIC.

Call 250-338-7449

TOWNHOUSES

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC WOODS FOREMAN

HOMES FOR RENT

APARTMENT/CONDO

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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(North Island)

Renovated 4bd/den 2200sqft.

Main-level entry. Full bsmt. RV prkg, room for a shop. New appl., built-in-vac, gas frpl., efficient heat pump. Across from elementary school. Central to all levels of schools. $290,000.

250-203-2288.

FUR COATS, sz 14: Beautiful white Beaver $350. Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seal $200. and Russian Mink $200. Call Lee (250)337-8857 or (250)282-3274.

discipline to achieve results.

Email: resumes@westernforest.com

REAL ESTATE

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

PERSONAL SERVICES

GARDENING

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ANTIQUE FURNITURE Sale Many pieces. 916 Heritage Meadow Drive, Campbell River Nov. 29, 30 & 31st from 2pm to 4pm. Phone 250-2863602 for details

BOOK Keeper - Part time- contract position with a non profit agency.

Must be proficient in Simply Accounting, Excel and Word ; able to work as a team member and have strong interpersonal skills. Criminal records check required. Apply to admin@cvcdcs.com by 3 pm Jan 10/14.

250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified.

Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

COMOX INDEPENDENT/ supportive living. 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, full kitchen, downtown Stevenson Place. Immediate possession.

250-338-5563. misk5563@gmail.com NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft.

LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. $339,900 (250)753-9123

FOR SALE BY OWNER MODULAR HOME 14x66 & prop. Brand new. Privt. In Campbell River. All appl & window coverings. $219,900.

250-287-2769, ask for Tim

TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enjoy new appliances, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring and bathroom ďŹ ttings 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

Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds.

Call 1-855-310-3535

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RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

TOWNHOUSES

VACANCIES www.totalconcept.ca 250-871-4427 407A-5th Street

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

(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 205-2767 Muir Rd 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $800/mth Avail. Jan 1st 303-1912 Comox Ave 2 Bed 2 Bath 6 Appliances $1200/mth Avail. Jan 1st

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. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE! Please refer to available apartments listed below.

TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222

SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave.

DUPLEX/TOWNHOUSE 14-1335 13th St 2 Bed 1 Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $750/mth Avail immed.

1130A 2nd St 3 Bed 1 Bath N/S N/P 4 Appliances $1100/mth Avail immed.

2105A Urquhart 2 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1050/mth Avail Jan 1st

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite - spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox walking distance to everything. In suite storage. New designer kitchen. Large dining room. Resident social room. Elevator and security entry. Well maintained and managed, mature adult building. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

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

CLOSE TO GOOSE SPIT 3 bdrm, 2 bath, F&S, family rm, carport, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. Pay 1/2 mth rent in 12th mth w/one yr lease. - $1,100/mth RURAL HOME 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, on no thru street, 5 appls, carport, beautifully landscaped fenced yrd, deck, wired workshop, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed. $1,350/mth BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT HOME 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, hot tub, sauna, 2 decks, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Immed. $2,000/mth COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, F/P, fenced yrd. w/shed, carport, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail.

Dec. 1 - $1,150/mth COURTENAY COTTAGE small 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, would suit single person, yrd area w/garden shed. N/S, No pets. Avail.

Immed. - $595/mth.

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM renovated suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/dryer. New appliances.

Walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and managed quiet, mature adult building. Resident social room. Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

OFFICE/RETAIL 600 SQFT RETAIL/OFFICE in the heart of Downtown Comox. 250-339-0172 - $1000 incl triple net

2705 Urquhart Ave 3 Bed 3 Bath 5 Appliances $1400/mth Avail Jan 1st

910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth

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Prime space available 1,825 sq. ft. available now.

Street level. Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building.

Air conditioned. Ample parking. Suitable for retail or office. One of the finest professional buildings in the Comox Valley.

For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

1510 Anderton Rd. 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1100/mth Avail Jan 1st

GREENBRIAR 750 Eighth Street LUXURY TWO BEDROOM CONDO. Very spacious corner suite â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1064 sq. ft. Nicely appointed with two full baths, in suite washer/dryer, full sized appliances. Very well maintained, mature adult building. Security entry. Courtenayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest. Three blocks from downtown. No pets. Call David @ 250338-0267.

CAPRI 1081 Stewart Ave. LARGE TWO BEDROOM bright and spacious.

Unique floor plan â&#x20AC;&#x201D; window in dining area. Recent renovation. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building central Courtenay. Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

BERKSHIRE MANOR 825 Harmston Ave. CORNER TWO BEDROOM spacious and recently renovated. Unique floor plan. Full sized appliances.

Private patio. In suite storage. Security entry. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Small pet okay. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

CEDAR MANOR 463-12th Street A VERY SPECIAL TWO BEDROOM in mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Fresh, recent renovation. All new appliances. Unique, bright layout. Security entry. Large private deck. This is a very attractive and unique suite. Call David @ 250338-0267.

CLASSIFIEDS

TOWNHOUSES

SPORTS & IMPORTS

OFFICE/RETAIL

1905 Coleman Rd 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1500/mth Avail Nov 15th

MOBILE HOMES

TRANSPORTATION

COURTENAY 2110 Piercy Ave. Lg 2bdrm, 1 1/2 bath in clean quiet building, F/S, W/D, blinds & in unit storage. Newly renovated. Refs and security deposit. $900/mth. (250)3385082 Lv message.

HOUSES

TWO BEDROOM bright and spacious south facing unit. Unique floor plan with cross ventilation. Huge, private deck overlooking garden. Recently renovated.

Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and services. ALSO ONE BEDROOM. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

RENTALS

www.advancedpm.ca 250-338-2472

TOWNHOUSES / DUPLEXES GUTWALD DUPLEX

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

PINE PLACE 01

Two bdrm, 1 bath townhome offers great living space & excellent proximity to all amenities, including shopping, NIC and rec. Main floor features kitchen w/ good cupboard space, laundry, dining, and patio. Upper floor includes 2 bdm, 1 bath, plus storage. Small pet considered w/ dep. $775/mth. Avail imm.

CONDOS / SUITES / APARTMENTS

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

ARRAN HOUSE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, large balcony, hot water incl., N/S, No pets. Avail.

Jan. 1 - $725/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR top floor 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg, N/S, cat ok.

Avail.

Immed. - $695/mth WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls, patio, 2 res. pkg spaces, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. & Jan. 1 - $750/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, new carpeting, res. pkg., N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed $725/mth ARGO COURT 1 & 2 bdrm units, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl., N/S, cat neg. w/ref. Avail.Immed.& Jan. 15 $650 & 700/mth SPACIOUS NEWER DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, fam rm, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, small pet neg.w/ref. Avail. Immed. 1 $1,200/mth CLOSE TO SUPERSTORE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, ground floor, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets Avail. Immed. $750/mth #250 rent incentive w/1yr lease.

NEWER DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, gas F/P, garage N/S, No pets.

Avail.

Dec. 1 - $1,200/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, balcony, res. pkg, storage, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed. $800/mth CLOSE TO QUALITY FOODS 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 5 appls, patio, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Dec. 1 - $850/mth COMOX TOWNHOUSE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg., walk to downtown, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Immed. - $925/mth TRUMPETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDING 2 bdrm & den, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, F/P, patio, underground pkg, storage, N/S, No pets.

Avail. Jan. 1 $1,000/mth FIVE OAKS 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, laminate flrs, patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. Jan. 1 $725/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 1 & 2 bdrm units, 4 appls, balcony/patio, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. & Jan. 1 - $650 & $750/mth MAPLEWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, Close to Superstore, N/S, No pets. Avail.

Feb. 1 - $625/mth

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TRENDY TIN Town location, 1500 sq ft, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings, bay door, plenty of natural light.

Suitable for retail, studio, offices etc. Reasonable rent, NO triple net. Ph 250-897-0950 days, 250-703-0400 eves.

2005 MAZDA 6, Red, excellent condition, 164,700 km, 4 cylinder 2.3 litre engine, 4 door, fully loaded, $7000 obo.

250-334-1676.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided.

Call 250-338-7136 for tour.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

2005 SALEM Travel trailer, 22ft. Good condition. Kept under cover. $6,500 obo. 1 (250)468-9948

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

COMOX ROOM w/ TV, newer home, working person, near bus stop, $500 refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 898-7278

SUITES, LOWER NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: semi-furn private suite.

New floors & paint. Shared lndry. FREE hydro & cable.

N/S, No Partiers. $800/mo.

Dec. 15th. 250-756-9746

2000 FORD Explorer AWDX4 PW. window, locks, mirrors, AC. AM/FM, CD, radio. Good shape inside & out runs good. $7000 OBO 250-338-9929

WATERFRONT suite 1bdrm.

N/S, utils, laundry, cable internet incld, $685. 250-335-1566.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

FOUR TIRES & rims, Hankook RW11 I Pike. 2756518. Mounted on Ford Lincoln rims, less than 10K, ice & snow. $800.

Call (250)923-5027.

MAZDA 3- set of 4 used winter tires-mounted on Mazda rims. Good Year Ultra Grip Ice, size P205/55R16. Asking, $400. 250-850-9002.

2001 DODGE Durango. Great shape. V8. 300,000 kms. Asking $3400. Call: 250-830-7219 or email: grahamam@telus.net

TRUCKS & VANS

1993 FORD Ranger XL 2WD 5 speed, new tires and rims.

No rust, super MPG 137,000 KM. $3200.00 O.B.O. Please call 250-338-4184.

SNOW TIRES - four used Toyota Venza tires, 245/55/19, used one season - $300 250-334-0391

AUTO FINANCING

2000 FORD F150 4x4 XLT extended cab, auto, 207,000 km, great condition, $6000 obo.

Call (250)331-0239.

2001 RAM 1500- recent battery, re-built motor & trans, new tires. $4750.

Call (250)703-0171.

2005 EXT. Venture Van, garaged, 96,000 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Original Owner.

Excellent condition. $8,900. 1 (250)758-2078

CARS

2011 SILVERADO LT, 4x4 Dually, 3500 HD, 6L Gas, Reg Cab Long Box, 25,650 km, 20k Reese Hitch, like New, $27,900. 250-941-1863.

2009 SUZUKI SX4, blue sedan, great condition, 1 owner, 57,000 km. $9,500. Call (250)338-2238.

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CHERRYWOOD MANOR

Spacious 1 & 2 bdrm suites located in secured entrance building. Recent renovations & includes mstr bdm w/ walk-in closet, 2 app, lrg patio & on site laundry. Conveniently located near schools & on bus routes. N/S, N/P building. Starting at $650/mth inc FREE heat and hot water. Avail imm.

ULVERSTON MANOR

Spacious, 1 & 2 bdrm suites in secured entrance bldg, located near Cumberland Hospital and downtown core; incl 2 appls, and on site coin-op laundry; $625-675/month. Avail starting 1 Jan.

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www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

A great year for local sports 2013 IN REVIEW

As another year of sports slowly winds down, we take a look back at some of the many highlights from 2013. The year in review will run over the next several issues.

JANUARY •Shelley Strachan of Knockout Martial Arts and Fitness scored a unanimous decision over Becca Macdonald at AMA 6 in Vancouver.

•Nine Comox Valley Glacier Kings were selected to play in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League All-Star Classic. Garrett Halls, Nick Tupper, Tyson Rennie,

Sports

Michael Scobie and Mitch Ball were chosen for the Team North All-Star Game squad while John Gosbee, Ryan Ball, Sheldon Brett and Calvin Hadley were picked for the Team North Prospects Game.

•Investors Group Spartans hockey team went undefeated to win gold at the Victoria PeeWee Christmas Classic Tournament.

•Martin Reader announced his retirement from beach volleyball. After representing Canada at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Reader was moving to Toronto to launch a personal fitness training enterprise.

•Andrea Lee of Black Creek earned a spot on the Canadian national U23 crosscountry ski team.

•Cassie Sharpe of Comox posted an impressive 12th place finish at the U.S. Grand World Cup snowboard event in Copper Mountain, Colorado.

•Taylor Green was one of several Milwaukee Brewer players named to Team Canada’s roster for the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

•Darcy Sharpe of Comox earned a firstand fourth-place finish at the Nanshan Open snowboard event in Beijing, China.

•Quinn Webber led a Coal Hills contingent from Cumberland to big results at a U.S. BMX event.

•Mark Valliere of Courtenay posted the third best finish for the Canadian men at the South American AmaSee WRESTLERS, B21

TAYLOR GREEN WAS selected to play for Team Canada at the World Baseball Classic.

COMOX VALLEY WORSHIP DIRECTORY Church of Our Lord

BAHÁ’Í FAITH

Holy Communion 10:00 am each Sunday

“We testify that when He [Christ] came into the world, He shed the splendor of His glory upon all created things...

Blessed is the man who, with a face beaming with light, hath turned towards Him.” Bahá’u’lláh

at Berwick, 1700 Comox Ave. Comox, BC All Welcome Tel: 250-941-0332

www.coolcomox.ca Anglican Church in North America

www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041 250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

Season’s Greetings

We’ve Got Some Space For You!

1st & 3rd Sundays at 4:00 pm 250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)

to place your ad here

250-338-5811

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre

COMOX UNITED An Affirming Ministry

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

Sunday Worship and Children & Youth Program 10 am Saturday Service 5 pm Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966

St. George’s 6th & Fitzgerald Ave.

Courtenay

“The church with a heart in the heart of the city” CELEBRATING 100 YEARS SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 am SUNDAY SCHOOL Nursery-Grade 7 Minister: Peggy Jensen 250-334-4961

E-Mail: features@comoxvalleyrecord.com

stgeorgeuc@shaw.ca www.stgeorgesunitedchurch.com

RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

LUTHERAN

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

Sunday Celebration

10:00AM at Brooklyn Elementary School

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”

Everyone Welcome www.resonatechurch.ca

1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning

www.centralchurchefc.com Pastor Dave Koleba

Val 250-338-7727 (office)

We’ve Got Some Space For You!

Join us this Sunday

@ 10:30 am

Congregational Christian Churches of Canada

Faith Family Friends

Sundays 10 am

~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~ Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry

CHRISTMAS EVE 6 PM Children Performing : Christmas Around the World

1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay 250-338-8221 www.cvsalarmy.ca church@cvsalarmy.ca

Nursery - Kid Jam - Youth Group 1105 Pritchard Rd., Comox www.baychurch.net 250-339-7527

living hope

real people living

PRESBYTERIAN

real life

COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

experiencing real change

725 Aspen Rd., Comox

Worship Services 10am Sundays Mark Isfeld School 1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay

to place your ad here

250-338-5811

E-Mail: features@comoxvalleyrecord.com

250.334.9777 livinghope@shaw.ca

www.livinghopeonline.ca

Services

Sunday, Dec. 29 10:30am Guest Speaker: Rev. Roy Cowieson Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

Full Gospel Christian Fellowship

Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

Sunday

11:00 am & 7:00 pm

Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave

There is Hope!

“A place for you: John 14:2

2201 Robert Lang Drive

10 am Sunday Worship

Jesus has a plan and a purpose for your life.

Come, let Him show You the Way!

250-334-8424

250-334-0616

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312

(Old Fish and Game Building)

Courtenay Courtenay

Fellowship Fellowship BaptistBaptist Church

PASTORS: Peter Rabey PASTORS: Peter & Randy Dyck

Church

Rabey & Randy Dyck

Sunday, Dec. 15 Christmas Eve Service: Sunday, December 15: Christmas Eve Service: 9:15am Contemporary Service 9:15am Contemporary Service Tuesday, December 24 11am Traditional Service Tuesday, December 24: 11am Traditional Service 2pm Casa Loma service 4:30 and 7pm 2pm Casa Loma Service 4:30 and 7pm.

Sunday, December 22: Sunday, December 29: 9:15am Contemporary Service Sunday, Dec. 22 10:00am Combined Service 11am Traditional Service Sunday, Dec. 29 9:15am Contemporary Service 10am Combined Service 2963 Lake TrailService Rd., Courtenay • 250-334-3432 11am Traditional www.courtenaybaptist.com

Bay Community Church

Community Church

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

250-890-9262 cvuf.ca

10:30 am

Comox Valley

2963 Lake Trail Rd., Courtenay • 250-334-3432 • www.courtenaybaptist.com

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

St. Peter

Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925 SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship www.stpeterscomox.ca

St. John the Divine

Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

SUNDAY SERVICE 8:30-9:15am,10:00-11:15 am and 4-5 pm WEDNESDAY SERVICE 10-10:45 am

250-334-4331

email: patmos@shaw.ca http://stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca

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All Elf said All Vehicles treat yourself…

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DOOR CRASHERS Fit Sport

2009 HONDA 1.5L, 4 cyl

2013 KIA

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SO2072

Focus Titanium

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Wrestlers held fundraiser Continued from B20

teur Golf Championships in Bogota, Colombia.

•Box lacrosse players Liam Reid and Alec Molander were picked in the B.C. Jr. A Lacrosse League junior entry draft.

•Twenty-seven Canadian Armed Forces members participated in the sixth annual Veterans’ Festival, a five-day ski/boarding program at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.

FEBRUARY •Podium of Life Ski Academy students shone at a skicross event on Mount Washington; Strathcona Nordics cross-country

2013 IN REVIEW Sports

competitors did well at the B.C. championships, and Comox Valley Road Runners members rocked at the Cobble Hill 10K road race.

•The Comox Valley Ringette Association Cougars masters won gold at the West Coast Tournament.

•Comox Valley Aquatic Club Sharks swimmers did well at the B.C. AAA championships.

•Mike “The Honey Badger” Hackert lost

by first round TKO to Smealinho Rama at MFC 36: Reality Check in Edmonton.

•Vanier Towhees’ Liam Pidsosny and Cody Fletcher were selected for the B.C. Senior Bowl of high school football.

•Courtenay’s own Barry Goode’s victory in the grand finale rumble capped a great night of pro wrestling in a fundraiser for young Sebastian Cobban, who had a rare medical condition.

•The Comox Valley Glacier Kings recorded their first four-game playoff sweep in their 20-year history when they broomed the Oceanside Generals

out of VIJHL post-season play.

•North Island Lightning won gold at the U16 division of the B.C. field lacrosse championships.

•The Vanier Towhees senior boys basketball team hosted the Island championships and finished fifth.

MARCH •Stuart Robinson was among the first wave of Canadians to compete at the International Surf Association World Championships in stand-up paddling.

He finished 15th at the event, held in Peru.

•Comox Valley Pool League competitors did

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MIKE ‘HONEY BADGER’ Hackert lost by first round TKO to Smealinho Rama at MFC 36: Reality Check in Edmonton.

Forte Coup

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2007 JEEP Compass

2011 KIA Sorento

2007 DODGE Caliber

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2010 KIA Forte

2012 KIA Rondo

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2007 NISSAN Versa

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Ice teams dominate B.C. ski/boarding championships Continued from B21

at the B.C. championships in Penticton.

•Mark Isfeld Ice teams swept all four titles in skiing and snowboarding at the B.C. high school championships.

•Happy’s Source for Sports Chiefs captured the Vancouver Island Midget Tier 1 hockey championship.

•Chimo gymnasts hosted their annual PJ Party meet and treated visiting teams to a fun weekend.

•Jackson Dakin wrapped up his university volleyball career with the Queens Gaels by being named to the Ontario first all-star team and being the first Gael to receive the Dale Iwanozko Award as “outstanding student-athlete dedicated to volleyball, academics and community involvement.”

•The Strathcona Nordics finished second at the B.C. Midget cross-country championships in Revelstoke.

•A loss to Team USA eliminated Team Canada – with Courtenay’s Taylor Green – from the World Baseball Classic in Phoenix.

•Hilary Graham was named to the PacWest second allstar team and Natalie DeLange earned a spot on the All-Rookie Team as the Camosun Chargers women’s volleyball team concluded a successful season.

•Comox Valley United men’s soccer team of the Vancouver Island Soccer League advanced to the George

HILARY GRAHAM WAS having an allstar season with the Camosun Chargers women’s volleyball team.

Pearkes Cup final after a dramatic 1-0 penalty shootout win over Vantreights of Victoria.

•Pitcher Bryan Pawlina was enjoying a strong season with the UBC Thunderbirds.

•Comox Valley Squash Club president Dan Lindsay received a Sport B.C. President’s Award from Squash B.C. •Riley Wheeldon won his first NGA Pro

2013 IN REVIEW Sports

Golf Tour tournament, the Kandy Waters Memorial Classic in South Carolina.

•The Comox Valley Glacier Kings defeated the Nanaimo Buccaneers to advance to the

VIJHL playoff finals against the Victoria Cougars.

•Darcy Sharpe reached the podium at the national freestyle snowboard championships.

•Junior curlers Brier Pilon, Greg Murray and Keni Michell were selected to attend the World Men’s Curling Championships in Victoria.

To be continued.

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Snowstorms have been hitting most of Canada lately (Mount Washington’s turn is coming soon) and with all this snow comes all sorts of fun. Don’t let your kids spend the winter indoors, get them out and active, try skiing and snowboarding with the Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass.

If your kids have never skied or snowboarded before, no problem. With all the fresh snow on the ground it’s the perfect time to get them started. The Canadian Ski Council has everything you need to make it easy and affordable for them to learn. Just pick up a 4th or 5th grade SnowPass for your child and receive three free lift tickets at each of the participating ski areas all across Canada.

With over 150 locations across Canada, there are hundreds of opportunities for your kids to ski and snowboard this winter.

Registering your child for a SnowPass is fast and easy and open to any child in Grade 4 or 5 (born in 2003 or 2004). Applications were distributed to elementary schools across Canada in the fall and can also be completed online by visiting www.snowpass. ca All you have to do is upload your child’s picture and proof of age, choose your delivery option, method of payment and your children’s SnowPass will be mailed directly to your home in days.

If this is your child’s first time skiing or snowboarding, the Canadian Ski Council has you covered. Sign up for an economical Discover Learn to Ski or Snowboard package, which includes a lesson, lift ticket and equipment rental, all for a very low price.

Check out www.skicanada.org for a full list

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Consumer is responsible for any and all amounts in excess of $500 (inclusive of taxes) per month. After six (6) bi-weekly finance/semi-monthly lease payments, consumer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract. Offers available only through Nissan Finance on approved credit. Offers available on special low rate lease/finance contracts, as well as Nissan Finance standard rate programs. If Nissan Finance qualified lease/finance customers choose to forego the 6 bi-weekly finance/semi-monthly lease payments waiver option, customer receives 1 payment of $500//$500//$1,000//$1,000//$1,000, applied before taxes and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes on 2014 Versa Note//2013/2014 Sentra//2013/2014 Altima Sedan//2013/2014 Juke//2013 Rogue. The 6 bi-weekly finance/semi monthly lease Payment Waiver cannot be combined with the NF Cash Support, only one option can be selected. This is a limited time offer. Not combinable with fleet discounts. First time buyers are not eligible for the program. Conditions apply. ≠^Finance offers are now available on new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00), manual transmission/2014 Pathfinder S 4X2 (5XRG14 AA00), CVT transmission. Selling Price is $13,165/$13,415/$31,558 financed at 0.9%/0%/2.9% APR equals 182/52/182 bi-weekly of $69/$258/$192 for an 84/24/84 month term. $999/$0/$0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $392/$0/$3,349.04 for a total obligation of $13,557/$13,415/$34,907. $1,250 NF Finance Cash/$3,000 stackable trading dollars included in advertised price, applicable only on Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00/B5RG14 AE00)/all new 2013 Sentra models on finance purchases through subvented loan/lease and loan contracts only through Nissan Finance. $500 dealer participation included and available only on 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission. This offer is only available on finance offers of an 84 month term only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ‡3,000 stackable cash is valid on the purchase or lease of any 2013 Sentra model available with subvented lease and/or loan rates from Dec. 17th, 2013. ‡$4,000/$13,000 non-stackable cash discount is valid on all new 2013 Nissan Altima Sedan models/all 2013 Titan models when registered and delivered between Dec.17, 2013 and Jan. 2, 2014. The cash discount is only available on the cash purchase, and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance rates. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. X $13,165/$13,415/$31,558/$21,393/$25,128 Selling Price for a new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00), manual transmission/2014 Pathfinder S 4X2 (5XRG14 AA00), CVT transmission/2013 Altima Sedan 2.5 (T4LG13 AA00), CVT transmission/2014 Rogue S FWD (Y6RG14 AA00), CVT transmission. $1,250 NF Finance Cash /$3,000 stackable trading dollars included in advertised price, applicable only on Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00/B5RG14 AE00)/all 2013 Sentra models on finance purchases through subvented loan/lease and loan contracts only through Nissan Finance. $500 dealer participation included in advertised selling price and available only on 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission. This offer is only available on finance offers of an 84 month term only and cannot be combined with any other offer.

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