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Maple Pool supporters marched Monday afternoon from Simms Park to Courtenay City Hall to protest council’s “treatment of the residents” at the campsite, as stated on the Friends of Maple Pool website. Placard-bearing participants demanded help for the homeless and a halt to the lawsuit between the City and campground owners Dali and Jin Lin. An estimated 60 supporters took part in the rally. The Friends are a group of citizens who have proposed a way to bring the campsite into compliance with zoning and other regulations that precipitated the legal battle. Maple Pool — which provides low-rent housing for 57 at-risk individuals — flooded
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in 2009 and 2010. The following year, the City initiated legal action against the Lins. Zoning prohibits the couple from housing people on the property. Advocates fear that most tenants would become homeless if evicted. “Unfortunately, this issue has been politicized,” Coun. Doug Hillian said at Monday’s council meeting. Coun. Starr Winchester concurs that “vulnerable” members of the community have been used as a “political football.” Hillian notes an Aug. 6 letter from the city is a “genuine attempt to resolve the issue.” The letter says council is prepared to suspend the legal action until the new year to allow the group to attempt to bring the site into compliance.
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Courtenay council bids Leonard farewell being an inspiration to women. “You were a force for good,” he Record Staff said. Coun. Manno Theos said LeonCourtenay council paid tribard paved the way for him at ute Monday to outgoing counthe Vancouver Island Regional cillor Ronna-Rae Leonard at its Library Board. final meeting before the munic“It isn’t always easy,” Leonard ipal election Saturday. said about her time on coun“Although she and I did not cil, noting the changing political always agree on issues, I want environment and a sometimes to say how much I admire “disgruntled” public. She encourher strength and her dignity,” ages all women to involve themCoun. Starr Winchester said of Leonard, who has served on RONNA-RAE LEONARD selves in politics. Leonard was seeking the NDP council the past nine years. nomination in the new federal She described Leonard as a “woman with a vision” who will tackle any riding of Courtenay-Alberni, won by Gord project or issue for the betterment of the Johns. She ran in the 2011 federal election as community. “Your dedication and commitment to our the NDP candidate in Vancouver Island city has always been evident,” Winchester North, garnering the most NDP votes ever. Conservative MP John Duncan won in a said. Coun. Jon Ambler commended Leonard close vote. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com for her persistence and consistency, and for Scott Stanfield
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As The Last Post was played during the Comox Remembrance Day ceremony Tuesday morning, hundreds of people gathered - including veterans, serving members, RCMP, firefighters and the public - on Comox Avenue to pause and reflect on the service of military members past and present.
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Philanthropy Day a time to reflect upon the good of mankind Erin Haluschak Record Staff
For those who donate — time, effort, goods, services or funds – Nov. 15 is a day to celebrate. In its third year, the date is designated as National Philanthropy Day, a day created for those in the community to reflect on and celebrate philanthropy as a whole, explained Norman Carruthers, president of The Comox Valley Community Foundation. “ … at its root, (philanthropy) is a love of humanity, a sense of caring; both as a giver and a receiver. We want to celebrate that,” he explained. It is estimated there are 1.5 million people in the province who volunteer, and more than 13 million aged 15 or older who volunteer across Canada. Carruthers explained there are many ways to think about volunteers, whether it’s volunteering time at a non-profit organization, participating in a ‘one-time’ event to raise funds such as a charity walk/run, or a ‘flash volunteer’ who participates in a clean-up or similar event, often organized via social media. He added volunteers can also be parents who drive their children and friends to sports and recreation, or offer time and expePhilanthropy is expressed in many ways, from donating money, to volunteering time. These rience coaching and teaching. “They don’t get enough credit. volunteers gave up their Saturday morning to clean up St. Andrew’s Cemetery in Courtenay, in We need to look at people’s roles preparation for Remembrance Day. Photo by Scott Stanfield in the volunteering sector and how they change over time. We or philanthropy may be changing, reflect upon the opportunities to community organizations. While some non-profit groups need to adapt and suit the needs Carruthers noted there is a 50 do more. per cent increase in the amount Philanthropic leadership is one offer more immediacy with their of the changing population.” of volunteer opportunities – 1,400 of the three primarily roles of impact, the foundation offers – at Volunteer Comox Valley. The Comox Valley Community what Carruthers calls “a lasting Opportunities abound While celebrating the day, he Foundation, along with raising impact.” At its root, the foundation is While the role of volunteering added it also serves as a time to funds and granting earnings to
dedicated to improving the community by pooling charitable gifts from donors to create endowment funds while using the investment income to make grants.
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He explained they are not competing with other organizations, rather, they support the non-profit sector. “Those groups are doing the leg work. We think it’s important to give credit to those groups and individuals who are out there every day who are doing it,” he said. “It’s friends helping friends, all in the spirit of the love of humanity.” Carruthers said there’s three easy steps for anyone to follow who may be thinking about philanthropy, whether it be through time, money or otherwise. “First, identify what you’re passionate about. If you’re excited, you’ll see the impact and it will give you value in life. Secondly, don’t wait to asked. If you can spare a half-hour a week, or some time in a day, it will leave you with a terrific feeling.” The third step, Carruthers noted, is to participate by jumping in with both feet and with trust. “So much in the non-profit sector is trust-based,” he explained. “The community is you, and you are the community.” For more information about the Comox Valley Community Foundation, visit www.cvcfoundation. org, or for volunteer opportunities, visit Volunteer Comox Valley at www.volunteercomoxvalley.ca.
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Best way to recognize National Philanthropy Day is by volunteering, says VCV Submitted Unofficially recognized internationally since 1986, Canada was the first country to officially recognize Nov. 15 as National Philanthropy Day, in 2012. Philanthropy means “love of humanity” in the sense of caring, nourishing, developing, and enhancing your own roots to
humanity. In this sense, every volunteer, staff and supporter of not for profit, and charitable cause – is a philanthropist. Every person who donates whatever amount they are capable, or who gives time in the form of volunteer hours – is acting on their own need to enhance and nourish the human experience of
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Continued from 1 Hillian also read a letter penned by Andrew Gower, who suggests Monday’s march was “nothing but political grandstanding” by some hopeful council candidates just days before Saturday’s civic election. Though listed as a ‘Friend of Maple Pool,’ Gower does not represent the views of the Friends group or of his company, Wedler Engineering, but states his opinions and understanding of the situation. While enforcing legislated land-use is a primary role of
local governments, Gower feels the issue should have been resolved at least three years ago. However, he credits the city for suggesting a unilateral rezoning to resolve the issue. “This is a major move by the city and represents a massive concession to move this issue to conclusion,” Gower states. The Lins retained Wedler Engineering in 2011 to assist with applications and the rezoning process. As of 2012, the company has provided services on a pro-bono
basis, contributing upwards of $6,000 to help the couple. The case, which is before the Supreme Court of B.C., has so far incurred a six-figure expense. Winchester credits the efforts of Gower and of Friends of Maple Pool member Mike Hamilton. “I look forward to moving forward,” Winchester said. “Let’s remember: It’s about the most vulnerable people in our community.”
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requirements. A Prevention of Public Nuisance Bylaw limits construction from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. The bylaw also allows council to consider approving work beyond prescribed hours. The company has requested an extension to the hours for the placement and trowel finish of suspended concrete slabs from November to Sep-
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Privacy inquiry hearing regarding Maple Pool lawsuit voting record moves forward Courtenay resident and longtime Friends of Maple Pool advocate Dick Clancy is pleased to announce that a date for the Office of the Information and Privacy Commission Inquiry has been confirmed. At issue is the release of the much-awaited voting record of Courtenay’s mayor and six councillors on how they individually voted at in camera meetings with regard to the Maple Pool lawsuit. The OIPC requires that all the “in camera” material must be submitted before Nov. 12. Submissions from Clancy’s legal counsel as well as the City of Courtenay are due no later than Nov. 19. The final hearing will be conducted on Dec. 5. Clancy further notes that the responsibility to withhold the information from becoming public, also referred to as “the burden of proof”, rests solely with the city. He states that task may be
very difficult to achieve. Evidence will be provided to the Privacy Commissioner that several Courtenay councillors have pierced the veil of secrecy by discussing the matter outside the confines of the in camera meetings and therefore the city’s argument to further withhold the information is without foundation.
Clancy maintains that some elected officials actually campaigned for election in 2011 stating that they would terminate the lawsuit but have then gone behind closed doors and voted to pursue this unpopular action. “I believe that this shakes the very core of our democratic system,” said Clancy. “I am not seeking the substance
of the in camera deliberations but simply the voting records of the individual elected officials. It is regrettable that we will not get the information we are seeking prior to the pending civic election but once we obtain the records we will make that information available to the public on the Friends of Maple Pool website and through the local media.”
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Human trafficking not just a big-city issue Terry Farrell Record Staff
Cpl. Jassy Bindra was in Courtenay on Friday for a series of information sessions on human trafficking. As the RCMP’s human trafficking co-ordinator, Bindra is somewhat of an expert in the field. Her message last week was clear. Human trafficking is not solely a big-city problem. But it is a big problem. “The United Nations estimates that human trafficking is on par with the arms trade and second only to drug trafficking, in terms of global profit,” said Bindra. “We believe that it’s close to passing drug trafficking, if it hasn’t already, but it’s hard to quantify.” It can happen anywhere, and that includes the Comox Valley. “Oh, absolutely, it happens here,” said Bindra. “One of the counsellors at one of today’s presentations was saying that when she was growing up in Campbell River, she had seen many of the indicators that I had mentioned.”
Setting the trap Most traffickers are adult males; most victims are female minors. “That age group is an easy target, because they are naive and vulnerable,” said Bindra. “When someone makes threats towards them, they take them at face value. “Traffickers are also preying on young women who come from broken families, or families that perhaps don’t have as much structure – no safety net to fall back on. The victim is looking for a father figure that the trafficker is offering.”
Internet a weapon The luring process has become increasingly easy as the Internet becomes all-encompassing. “The Internet makes it so easy for traffickers to reach out to young girls,” said Bindra. She gave an example of a teen from the B.C. Interior, who had very open “settings” on Facebook, and was charmed by a man from Vancouver. Once an Internet “love affair” was established, the man sent the victim a bus ticket to Vancouver. After a week of partying on the West Coast, the man demanded payment for the holiday. “Next thing she knows, he is demanding she now perform or engage in prostitution services, to pay for the money he spent to bring her down to Vancouver,” said Bindra. “That’s not at all an uncommon scenario. The Internet plays a huge part.”
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Drive-by smashing On Nov. 8 a report of mischief to a building at 1030 Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay was received by police. Sometime in the early morning hours an unknown male smashed the drive through window.
Block Watch meeting change The Block Watch program meeting has changed the venue and date. This was previously advertised as being at the Serious Coffee shop on Cliffe Avenue on Nov. 12 but has had to move to the meeting room upstairs at the Quality Foods on Cliffe Avenue on Nov. 17. The time will remain at 6 p.m.
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Dawn to Dawn: Society provides ‘top-up’ funds to help clients resolve housing issues Continued from 11 “If we’re going to help people turn their lives around … we have to help make them warm and dry … we don’t judge; we accept people as we find them.” ••• Clark explained the provincial government social service allowance for housing is $375 a month. “You can’t even rent a room for that,” he said. The remainder of rent money comes out of an individual’s cost of living, which leaves a person with too little money to buy food and maintain a healthy diet, he added. Working with Dawn to Dawn, tenants contribute what they
can according to their housing allowance, and the organization pays the difference, along with hydro. They look after as many people as they can, working with willing landlords for one- and two-bedroom apartments, and they have 26 people in apartments and also have 10 trailers which were donated at the Maple Pool Campsite. In the Comox Valley, Clark estimates the number of people who seek shelter on a daily basis, who don’t use a shelter or are at risk at approximately 300. He said there are also many who he calls ‘soft homeless,’ such as those who couch-surf,
are not out in the elements but are at risk. There are others who are also at risk, he added, such as single mothers or those physically or mentally disabled. ••• “I have to make a move back to the Interior — but it’s worth it for my grandson,” said Val with a smile. “It’s completing the circle.” Clark said it is exactly the type of situation which Dawn to Dawn hopes to happen to the people they serve — a return to their lives and a place of greater comfort. Calling it a “third-world problem in a first-world country,” Clark hopes their final campaign of the year will help the
Another accolade for Community Justice Centre Submitted Once again, the Community Justice Centre has been recognized for its work in restorative justice in the Comox Valley. The Dr. Liz Elliot Restorative Justice Memorial Award recognizes a community-based restorative justice group that has demonstrated a commitment to innovative partnerships that have advanced the work of restorative justice and brought caring and respectful service to victims, offenders and their communities. Earlier this year, S/ Sgt. Roger Plamondon, acting Officer-inCharge of the Comox Valley RCMP, nominated the CJC for the award. It was presented by the Honourable Suzanne Anton, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of BC in Burnaby on Oct. 31. In accepting the award, the CJC’s chief administrator, Bruce Curtis, said that the work of the CJC volunteers is what makes the Centre so highly regarded and wellrespected in the field. Earlier this year the Community Justice Centre was awarded the provincial government’s Nesika Award for Excellence in Diversity in recognition of extensive work in the areas of combatting racism, homophobia and hate crime. The Centre was also recognized by Volunteer Comox Valley for its commitments to excellent volunteer training and support. And, in October, Curtis was awarded the Simon Fraser University Liz Elliot Memorial Hummingbird Award for Restorative Justice in recognition of his exemplary commit-
ments to the practices and principles of restorative justice. The Community Jus-
tice Centre was inaugurated in 1998 and is funded through the CV Regional District’s
three electoral areas and the municipalities of Cumberland, Courtenay and Comox.
RE-ELECT DOUG HILLIAN Your candidate for Courtenay City Council
organization meet or exceed last year’s fundraising of $14,500. Their fall appeal letter has been distributed within the community, with Val sharing her story. “One thing we would like to do is of course, cure homelessness, but we realize that’s not realistic, so we try and reduce the number of people who are homeless,” noted Clark, who
acknowledges the organization is strongly supported by the Comox Valley Regional District, BC Housing and other organizations. To find out more information about Dawn to Dawn or to make a donation, visit dawntodawn.org or email info@dawntodawn.org.
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Gathering some sense on scents Carol Lewis Special to the Record
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t’s that time of year when people may feel a strong sense of entitlement to wear perfumes, colognes and intensely-scented hair and skin products even though this frequently sickens others and reduces air quality for everyone. It’s also the time of year when consumers may purchase scented products for those they love for Christmas even though fragrances contain respiratory irritants, sensitizers, cancercausing and toxic petrochemicals. This does not make much sense, does it? The choices we make today may impact the health of others in ways they did not in the past. Secondhand scent is a good example of this. Advances in technology have enabled the creation of fragrances which are pervasive and persistent in the environment, unlike the scents of days gone by which were created from natural substances without the powerful fixatives used today. Fragrances are now a major contributor to indoor air quality problems which creates a conundrum. When the preferences of some negatively impact health and accessibility for others, what should be done? Perhaps more importantly, do those who love scented products have the right to endanger the health and well-being of the children in our community? After all, phthalates (endocrine disruptors) are routinely used to stabilize scent in scented products. Prenatal exposure to phthalates has been linked to attention and behavioural disorders in children. Phthalates act as both reproductive and developmental toxins posing a threat to all children. They are also implicated in cancers of the adult reproductive system. Isn’t it time for responsible citizens to step forward and say, enough is enough? Wear them at home, if you must, but please don’t wear them in schools and workplaces, theatres and community centres, public buildings and grocery stores. Isn’t it time for
grocery stores to consider replacing toxic laundry products with safe, healthy alternatives which don’t constantly emit volatile organic compounds right through their packaging - VOCs which settle on and stick to our fruits and vegetables? Isn’t it time for store owners to stop engulfing customers in clouds of fragrance? Shoppers are less likely to linger to find that perfect gift if they notice their
energy levels drop and their head hurts because of indoor air quality problems. Far from attracting, fragrances may deter discerning shoppers from even entering the store. We are not powerless to create change in our community. Indeed, I suggest it is our responsibility to do so. Furthermore, the choices we make actually have the greatest impact on our own health and the health of our fam-
ilies, not the health of others. Scientists now observe that many diseases are caused by chemical rather than biological threats and that it is not the infrequent exposures that matter most. It is the daily exposures in our homes and work places that are most significant. By using resources such as the Guide to Less Toxic Products (http://lesstoxicguide. ca/), Skin Deep Cos-
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Walk in the world of conservation tourism Throughout the world conservation tourism has been a driver in rural economic re-vitalization. The State of Oregon recently made it a central part of its tourism strategy. Unconventional and a sign of changing times and changing view of the new economy that takes into account the value of “natural capital,” conservation tourism is the fastest growing sector of the tourism industry. As part of its educational mandate, Comox Valley Nature is hosting an illustrated lecture by tourism industry specialist, Sandra Borton entitled “Conservation through Tourism: Essentials, Opportunities and Considerations.” This is a chance to understand the potential links between sound environmental conservation practice and potential sustainable economic development. Sandra Borton is a graduate student at the University of Northern British
Comox Valley Nature will host tourism industry specialist Sandra Borton for a talk. Photo Submitted Columbia, in Natural Resource and Environmental Studies. She holds a Bachelor of Tourism Management in Adventure Studies from Thompson Rivers University. Her current research looks at how high-profile adventurers advocate for environmental conservation through media. Her field and research experiences include studying ecotourism practices and management in Antarctica (Students on Ice University Expedition, 2009), rural revitaliza-
tion through tourism and protected areas, and out of bounds skiing and snowboarding on Vancouver Island. She was recently awarded a student fellowship to the International Polar Tourism Network, and is speaking later this month at the Adventure Tourism Conference in Sogndal, Norway. She is an avid outdoor recreationist, and a member of the Explorers Club. This lecture will take place at the Florence Filberg Seniors Centre at 7 p.m., Nov. 16.
Comox Valley Nature is a non-profit society affiliated to BC Nature consisting only of unpaid volunteers. CVN fulfils its educational mandate by hosting monthly lectures, organizing free weekly guided hikes for members, and a free monthly walk open to the public. The society also undertakes a variety of environmental projects. Comox Valley Nature also supports specialized groups (birding, botany, conservation, Garry oak restoration, wetland restoration, photography and Young Naturalists Club) all of which have separate monthly activities. Membership in BC Nature and Comox Valley Nature is $30 per adult and $40 for a family. Founded in 1966, it is one of the oldest environmental societies on the North Island. Meetings and lectures of the Comox Valley Naturalists Society are held on the third Sunday of most months at the Florence Filberg
A chance to dance for body and soul If you haven't experienced Nia and you are looking for a workout for the body and the soul, you are in for a treat. Nia's logo is: "I love my body. I love my life." Nia believes everyone can dance and every body is lovable. The more you dance Nia, the more you enjoy and love your body. This is one important
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Update on Maple pool froM a groUp of concerned citizens and the friends of Maple pool This issue has been going on since 2009 when the city over reacted to a flooding issue at the campground and threatened to evict the tenants. We got involved with this process two and a half years ago after continuously reading about it in the paper and thinking it was a good community project that appealed to most of the valley residents. I hope that is still the case. We asked at the beginning that legal proceedings be dropped, not put aside, but dropped entirely. For the city doing that we agreed to raise the floodplain up to the current standards and make the site safe for the residents. We agreed to get permission from the provincial and federal government as needed to complete the work. After two and a half years of back and forth with the city, they came back to us and have put the court case on hold but insist that the property has to be rezoned, and with that comes more permits etc., which the city says they will look after as far as the rezoning goes. The city has given us a list of their requirements and it appears we are making progress at the eleventh hour with an election looming. Even though the city feels it is clear, we are still struggling with some of the vague requirements and interpretation of EXACTLY what permits ,studies, etc. are required. If this issue was solved tomorrow it still has taken far too long and shows how something that is well intentioned can become so difficult. This is a total waste of human resources, taxpayers money, and we believe it is a symptom of a much larger problem. The court case revolves around whether the site is legally non-conforming. The site was taken into the city in 2002 and in 2007 the city confirmed in writing that the property is legally nonconforming and there is no problem with the present usage. The court case is an impediment to solving this issue. Western Economic Diversification Canada had monies available for flood mitigation with two thirds being paid by them and one third by the recipient. According to the news release , Jan 24 2012, the city of Courtenay had applied for $471,442.00 from the fund with the city putting in $235,721.00 allowing for a total eligible cost was $707,163.00. This was for “Tsolum River Flood Protection”. We are not sure if those monies were received or what they were spent on if they were? It would appear to us that this may have been a way of helping the flooding issue at Maple Pool? We would ask again that the court case be dropped and we will raise the site. If the city wants to rezone it that is ok by us but we don’t want to have to deal with any more of the bureaucratic nonsense or costs it may bring. We feel if it is just left as legally non-conforming that may eliminate some of the stumbling blocks. We are still standing by and willing to help but are becoming extremely frustrated in trying to solve a problem the city initiated. Mike Hamilton
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In recognition of National Addictions Awareness Week, the Community Drug Strategy Committee in collaboration with the Comox Valley Division of Family Practice (local family physicians) is presenting information about opioid prescriptions. The event takes place on November 18, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Stan Hagen Theatre at North Island College, 2300 Ryan Road, Courtenay. Admission to the presentation is free. Some of the information provided will include: what opioid medications are (e.g. morphine, codeine, oxycodone), when opioids are the best medications to be used, the risks of opioid use, the signs of opioid overdose and how to prevent it, the best way to dispose of unused opioid medications and other methods of pain management. Opioid medications are taken by a variety of people for pain relief so this information should be helpful to residents of all ages in the Comox Valley. For more information, please contact Karen at drugstrategy@hotmail.com or 250-339-3603.
Remember the Enbridge Corporation's $350 million animated TV ads that deleted islands, flattened the Rockies and widened the passages in order to convince us that pipelines and tanker traffic would pose very little risk? After seeing those ads, filmmaker Richard Boyce (Rainforest) was motivated to check it out for himself. His film, Coastal Tarsands, takes us on a cinematic kayak journey to the “deleted islands” on the B.C. north coast. Boyce will attend World Community's film screening on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the NIC theatre, Courtenay campus and will be available for discussion after the screening. Boyce kayaked to the maze of
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Student art exhibit at NIC a revelation of passion and process Denise Lawson The students enrolled in the North Island College Fine Art Diploma and the Emily Carr External Fine Art Degree programs are hosting an art event in Raven Hall and Shabolt Studio at the Courtenay campus, Nov. 15, from 7-11 p.m. During the event there will be an opportunity to discover the passion and process of students, including works from Tesla Mayenburg and Terri Stelfox. Mayenburg, who is in her second year, says that taking many art classes at Highland Secondary and being featured in local galleries paved the way for her art studies. She strives to broaden her horizons and continue learning and growing in the North Island College Fine Arts Diploma program. Once she has completed her diploma Mayenburg plans on continuing her journey towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Emily Carr. Her drawing, Buddha, reflects her passion for gardening, the outdoors, and her appreciation for naturopathy and alternative medicines. Fourth-year Emily Carr External Art Degree student, Stelfox, entered her art studies after
becoming a biochemistry technologist. While working at the University of Alberta, she took a drawing course. She loved the process and flow she experienced while creating a drawing. Stelfox says that she discovered that a “bad day of art making was still a good day!” Her husband’s decision to train as an air force pilot brought the Stelfoxes to Comox. Once settled in the Valley, Terri continued her art studies at North Island College. She fondly remembers her first courses were with accom-
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plished artists John Hooley and Brian Scott. After completing her diploma in 2006, Stelfox began her fine art degree. Halfway through her third year, her husband was transferred to Cold Lake, Alta. Terri took all the online courses she could, but she also needed studio courses to acquire her degree. Even though art courses were no longer available, she began to show work in small galleries and enter art shows. Selling work and placing in juried categories spurred her to continue to expand her skills in printmaking, pastel work and oil painting independently. This past summer the Stelfox family returned to Comox. Terri is now completing the studio credits she needed and will graduate the spring of 2015. She plans to make artwork that can “hang in people’s homes and be a part of their lives.” Her love of luscious colours and unique references to the real world can be seen in her paintings, pastels and prints. Plan to attend the NIC/ECAUD Art Event! Enjoy live music, great food and beverages while viewing a wide variety of paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, and ceramics.
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For a band with a complex list of influences, Mindil Beach (Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Waverley) is simply named after a coastline in Darwin, Australia. Over the past six years, their ability to adapt has enabled them to play with acts ranging from Nazareth to Bedouin Soundclash to Del the Funky Homosapien. Since the release of their sophomore record, It Might Take Long (2013), Mindil Beach have been persistently touring the Canadian bar, festival and school circuits. Local success of the album’s lead single, Smoking Gun, served as a springboard for national exposure. To date, they’ve rocked
crowds at festivals like Rifflandia and Squamish Valley Music Festival, and have appeared on CTV’s Canada AM and Global TV. The band’s passion for music goes hand in hand with their passion for the environment. In 2011, the boys founded The Jellyfish Project, an environmental initiative targeting Canadian high school and middle school students to generate awareness about ocean sustainability, climate change and environmental stewardship. The program has been presented in more than 90 schools to over 45,000 students, and has partnered with the Vancouver Aquarium and the David Suzuki Foundation. They’ve been called “a group
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Desperate to secure the last Christmas tree on the lot, real-life spouses Jeannine and Chris Taylor star as combative strangers in Norm Foster’s one-act play, The Christmas Tree. PHOTO BY TERRY PENNEY
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It is Christmas Eve. In the deserted tree lot there is still one, lonely tree waiting to be taken home. Enter two people, both in search for a last -minute acquisition to brighten up their holidays. Or is it to brighten up someone else’s holidays? Or does she really need it? Or can he possibly have a more reasonable claim? In The Christmas Tree, the hilarious one-act comedy by Norm Foster, laughs come by the minute. Story after story pour out as these desperate shoppers try to persuade each other that their need is greater. They simply must have that tree! Who is bluffing? Who has a really pathetic tale to persuade the other
to give up? Exaggeration, imagination and prefabrication all play a part in this classic Canadian comedy and the humour just keeps coming. Directed by Sharon Pridham and performed by talented husband and wife team, Chris and Jeannine Taylor, The Christmas Tree is family entertainment at its best. In an evening not to be missed, Courtenay Little Theatre will present this wonderful one-act play in the Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College, on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7.30 p.m. Entry is by donation to the Comox Valley Food Bank (suggested donation $10 or more). Festival seating. To reserve tickets contact Shari Jakubiec at info@courtenaylittletheatre.com or pick up tickets at the door.
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Musica intima will perform in the Hornby and Denman community halls later this month. Musica intima is an eight-member professional choir dedicated to presenting mostly contemporary music with a few exceptions. Don’t misunderstand that! The new composers selected in this program are not writing songs reserved for small academic audiences. This is not music that can only be appreciated when accompanied by woolly lectures on form and style. That kind of music is why those academic audiences are so small. Instead, musica intima will present accessible and crowd-pleasing music, intimate music as it were that you are sure to enjoy. Musica intima will play the Hornby Community Hall on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30
p.m.; Denman on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at Abraxas Bookstore and
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ART SHOW - Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox presents A SHOW & SALE BY “BRUSHWORKS” From Nov 12th – Nov 30th. Open Tues – Sat from 10 am – 4 pm, Sun 1 – 4 pm, Closed Monday. Free Admission. Located at 1729 Comox Avenue. FMI see www.pearlellisgallery.com or see our virtual gallery on our web site or our Facebook page
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CHRISTMAS TREE - Courtenay Little Theatre presents reallife spouses Jeannine and Chris Taylor as combative strangers in Norm Foster’s one act play, “The Christmas Tree,” at 7:30 p.m. at the Stan Hagen Theatre (Comox Valley campus of North Island College). Suggested donation at the door is $10 with all proceeds to the CV Food Bank. CHRISTMAS ON HARMSTON AVE with the Coval Choristers. Dec. 4, 5, 6 and 7. Tickets $15 at the box office (now open Tuesdays and Thursdays NARNIA - Courtenay Little Theatre presents the musical Narnia at Sid Williams Theatre, Dec. 27, 29, 30, 31 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 28 (Sunday) 2 p.m. Matinee. $20 seats, except Dec. 31 - special New Year’s party performance - $25 at Sid Ticket Office: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com (250) 338-2430 CALENDAR Thursday, November 13 INDIGO JAZZ - Georgia Strait Jazz Society features one of the most popular, and longest established combos when Indigo Jazz plays as a quintet at The Avalanche Bar at 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 14 Classic rock at the Wave - A night of legendary rock, with some twists, as White Cowbell Oklahoma + Big John Bates hit the Waverley Hotel. Countless thrills and lurid side-trips will ensue. Spirit guide recommended. With special guest The Pacemakers. $15 Advance - Doors at 9:30 p.m. Go to cumberlandvillageworks.com/events for tix.
Sunday, November 16 FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS - Choral Valley hosts its inaugural adult community choir festival followed by a workshop, all at the Comox Pentecostal Church. Four local choirs, including Just in Time Jazz Choirs, Celebration Singers, Island Voices, and the North Island Choral Society, will be joined by Timbre! Choir from Port Alberni and Village Voices from Parksville for the non-competitive choral event. Choirs will sing from 1 to 5 p.m. Evening workshop to follow 6:30 to 8 p.m. The topic is vocal technique and the cost is $20. To register, contact choralvalley@gmail.com
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Saturday, November 15 Vancouver Island MusicFest & The I-Hos Gallery proudly present Martin Simpson in Concert at the Komoks Band Hall, 3320 Comox Rd. Tix $25 + taxes and fees. For tickets, visit tickets.islandmusicfest.com LIFE’S A BEACH - Mindil Beach will be at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland, playing their latest single, Love Like Mine, as well as all their other songs. $15 advance/$20 door - Doors at 9:30 p.m. Go to cumberlandvillageworks.com/ events for tix. ART SHOW & AUCTION- The Art Group of the Comox Valley is featuring their newest White Exhibit and Benefit Auction at The Berwick Comox Valley, 1700 Comox Ave., Comox. Meet the artists, enjoy live music and refreshments from 2-4 p.m. in the 4th floor Atrium. All funds raised through the silent auction will be donated to the Comox Valley Hospice Society.
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VANISHED - Comox Valley Art Gallery Film Series presents The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed out of the Window and Disappeared - 5 p.m. Rialto Theatre. For advance tickets call (250) 338-6211, or drop by the CVAG Gift Shop at 580 Duncan Ave. in Courtenay Thursday, November 20 LUNCH AT THE LEGION - The Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Homemade Soup and Sandwich Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Full lunch is $8; individual entrees are $3 each. Endless tee and coffee. Come and enjoy a homemade lunch and dessert with family and friends. Friday, November 21 BARNEY IN CR - Barney Bentall and the Grand Cariboo Opry at the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River. Tickets $37 plus tax and fee. Presented by Vancouver Island MusicFest. For tickets, visit tickets.islandmusicfest.com HIP HOP AT THE AV - “The West Coast Renaissance Tour” featuring: Prevail Wonder (Swollen Members) & Kyprios with Prada West, Indelible, Neph & J.Doke at The Avalanche Bar, 275 8th St., Courtenay . Doors: 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance/$20 at the door, and on sale now at Bop City Records, The Avalanche Bar & online at ticketzone.com OH, CHRISTMAS TREE - Courtenay Little Theatre presents a Comox Valley Food Bank Fundraiser event: “The Christmas Tree”, a one-act play by acclaimed Canadian playwright Norm Foster directed by Sharon Pridham, starring Jeannine and Chris Taylor. Suggested donation at the door $10 or email sharijakubiec@gmail.com to reserve a seat.
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Comox Valley becomes Choral Valley for choir festival Submitted Do you love to listen to many voices joined together in harmony? On Sunday, Nov. 16, Choral Valley hosts its inaugural adult community choir festival followed by a workshop, all at the Comox Pentecostal Church. Choirs will sing from 1 to 5 p.m. and the public is welcome to come and listen. Dr. Adam Con,
associate professor of Music Education at UVic, is coming to facilitate the learning and sharing for 300 singers. The evening workshop with Dr. Con, open to singers and directors, runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The topic is vocal technique and the cost is $20. To register, contact choralvalley@gmail.com. Four local choirs, including Just
in Time Jazz Choirs, Celebration Singers, Island Voices, and the North Island Choral Society, will be joined by Timbre! Choir from Port Alberni and Village Voices from Parksville for the non-competitive choral event. The Comox Valley boasts a remarkably active musical community for its relatively small population, with more than 10 community and church choirs.
Laughing Oyster’s 40th anniversary celebrations conclude with big draw Throughout 2014, Laughing Oyster Bookshop in downtown Courtenay celebrated its 40th year in business with a unique twist: every month, patrons voted for their favourite book titles on ballots that featured bestsellers from 1974 to now. At last the time has arrived for the grand prize draw, when one very lucky reader will win all 40 of the past 40 years’ top favourite books, as voted by local shoppers. Laughing Oyster owner Evelyn Gillespie will draw the grand prize winner in store on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. During the muchanticipated event, local artist and illustrator Joe Ziner will also be in store to sign copies of the new children’s book, I Know A
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Choral Valley is a new local initiative offering choral retreats, festivals and workshops. “Our community is so rich in culture and compelling scenery. I’m thrilled to welcome choirs from near and far to join us here for choral development opportunities,” says Choral Valley founder Wendy Nixon Stothert. “There are hundreds of choirs in Alberta that can come here
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The North Island Choral Society, led by artistic director Paul Colthorpe, again brings to the Christmas season their two performances of Handel’s Messiah. They will perform together with wellknown Vancouver Island soloists and accompanied by the NICS Orchestra. Handel’s Messiah will be performed on Friday, Dec. 5. at 7.30 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. at St. George’s United Church, 505 Sixth Street, Courtenay. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Laughing Oyster Books in Courtenay, Blue Heron Books in Comox and from choir members. Tickets for children under age 12 are $5 and available at the door. Handel’s famous work was first sung in Dublin, Ireland at Easter in 1742. It is an oratorio, loosely depicting the life of Christ. Now, the Messiah is a fixture of the Christmas season. In most of Handel’s oratorios, the soloists dominate and the choir sings only brief choruses. But in Messiah, the chorus propels the work forward with great emotional and uplifting messages. The upcoming performances are likely very close in size of choir and orchestra to Handel’s original score. North Island Choral Society has been singing to the Comox Valley community for over 30 years. Messiah has been in their repertoire
from almost the beginning and they bring it to local audiences about once every four years. Artistic director Paul Colthorpe is a music teacher in School District 71 (Comox Valley). His students and the choir know him to be full of enthusiasm for music and he brings that consummate love to the performances of the Messiah. Elvera Penner is a local piano teacher and is the choir’s accompanist. The choir is joined by four well-known soloists: Jacqueline Lambeth – soprano, Lisa Deith – contralto, David Brown – tenor and Christopher Bel-
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Perhaps this is the answer. Envision yourself on a beach, holding a (virgin) piña colada. You’re lying on your towel with your eyes closed, let the crashing waves penetrate your ears. Then picture yourself driving your fastest lap at the Nürburgring. Now that’s paradise. Until the driver behind you honks and you get to crawl forward a metre or so. “You’ll be at the beach soon,” you repeat to yourself. alexandra.straub@ drivewaybc.ca
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van was out of commission. Lahaina, Maui - Locals call Luckily for only a few hours, it the “Maui Merge.” chaos could have ensued. It’s enough to take a blissBeing the car person, I fully mellow tourist and perhaps get them as heated accompanied her to a local shop. as their freshly acquired Not only did her car get crimson sunburn. fixed very quickly, it gave It’s a merge that doesn’t insight into the local racing take place within the lines scene. Yes, there’s one on of an ending lane, as one Maui and it’s probably would imagine. Somehow not what you would have that merge extends onto expected. the shoulder and beyond. Owner of Kaanapali Car Watch out for the cyclist Care, Bill Throckmorton, had and the stray dog! his 1981 Chevrolet Camaro It’s almost like a game, I’m Z28 on the hoist. With a told, to see how far ahead small block Chevy inside of all the other cars you that produces upwards of can get. 400 horsepower, this veAs I observe this type of hicle meant business. Dirty manouevre in action from a business. Ford Escape rental vehicle, From March to October, I can’t help but chuckle to those looking for some myself. I guess some things wholesome family fun are stay the same no matinvited to the dirt track ter what kind of paradise to watch him, along with you’re driving in. fellow sprint car racers and If you’re not stuck in traffic demolition on Maui’s derby particiwest island’s pants. main highIt takes place way – which at the approdoesn’t priately named always “Paradise move at a Speedway highwayMaui.” Here’s like speed the website – you’re in It’s the kind in case you’re luck. You’ll of coastline that as curious as have a postcards are made I am (http:// warm, tropiof: full of palm trees www.paradiscal breeze espeedwayflowing shimmying to the maui.com) through the music of the wind. Regardless, I cabin, unthanked him less you’re Alexandra Straub for his invite in need to the endof an air of-season event but our conditioning overdose to schedule was packed to the counteract the humidity. brim. Lahaina was a quick Hawaii Route 30, also commute (sometimes) from known as the Honoapi’ilani the Honua Kai resort where Highway, is a 56-kilometre stretch of road that you end all of us gathered. It was a breath of fresh up on when traveling to air. Not only because we Lahaina or close to it. got off the resort, but it A “family” reunion just borders along a picturesque happened to be taking coastline. It’s the kind of place on one of Hawaii’s coastline that postcards are eight islands, which gave made of: full of palm trees me a perfect excuse to beat shimmying to the music of the fall blah’s and grey the wind. skies that this time of year There you encounter blesses us with. I use family scooters buzzing by, happy in bunny ears since my BFF couples hand-in-hand and since childhood, Nikki, and many modes of transportaI have been sister-like since tion intermingling. grade three. Her family is Front Street in Lahaina has my family. And vice versa. a little bit of magic to it, And as families do, they try too. In 2011, it was named to figure out logistics and by the American Planning transportation; who will be Association as one of the going in whose car when it “Great Streets.” came to outings. Nine of us Not every street can be were vacationing together. great. They have guidelines. Luckily, my other sister, The visit was all too short Minti lives on the island and had her Honda Odyssey and then traffic met us on the other end. What to shuttle some adults, and happens when you want to her three daughters. Good escape the drawbacks of thing. The Escape is roomy, paradise driving and you’re though not that roomy. But stuck in in the back seat of when a chronic noise came a car? from the brakes, the mini-
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Stick curling is the hottest thing on ice Earle Couper Record Staff
A new variation of an old sport is sweeping the nation. And the Comox Valley appears next in line to join the movement. Stick curling is a game played on ice requiring hand-eye coordination. A game of skill, strategy and some luck but above all, it’s a game of fun. It’s a game that’s played by people of both genders and all ages, well into their 80s and 90s. It can be recreational or competitive depending on how much time you want to devote to the sport. Stick curling has found a niche with those traditional curlers who can no longer get down into the hack because of knee, back, heart, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, and ankle or foot problems. “People are curling now that haven’t for years and they are having a good time. It is a lot of fun. It keeps people in the game,” says Jackie Jackson, who is spearheading efforts to have the sport included as part of the seniors league at the Comox Valley Curling Club. Jackson says the sport is extremely popular right across Canada, and is confident it will catch on here once more people are aware of it. She notes the stick was invented and refined by curlers who loved the game and wanted to continue to play without using a traditional slide delivery. The stick extends from a curler’s hand and attaches to the rock handle, enabling the curler to deliver a rock from a standing or sitting (in a wheelchair) position. Each stick curling team is comprised of two curlers. One mem-
ber of each team stays at each end of the rink. Sweeping/brushing is allowed from the hog line to the back line. The two delivering curlers alternately deliver six stones each per end, while their teammates skip that end. Then roles are reversed. All games are six ends and usually take an hour to complete. Jackson notes the equipment required is simple and inexpensive. There are several different sticks available at varying costs. Curling or regular shoes with no heels, fitted with double grippers, are a must. “This is a great way to meet new people and see if you like this way of curling. It’s also advantageous for newcomers to curling, since the complex technique of the slide delivery doesn’t exist; yet the substantial mental aspects of the game are retained,” Jackson noted in an article she wrote for the CVCC. “With no sweeping/brushing allowed between the hog lines, this provides fairness to those unable to sweep/brush. It also increases the challenge, not having the advantage of sweeping/ brushing to affect either line or weight in the initial travel of the stone. “Our game can be enhanced by seniors continuing to curl, as well as utilizing their experiences to coach newer curlers,” Jackson added. Those interested in learning more about the game are welcome to contact Jackson at 250-871-6334. More information about stick curling can be found online at canadianstickcurling.ca and sturling.net. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Jackie Jackson introduced Gordon Aikman to some of the basics of stick curling Monday morning at the Comox Valley Curling Club. She is hoping to include the sport in the local seniors leagues. PHOTO BY EARLE COUPER
The clock is ticking. The votes are being tallied. Today is the final day in the fifth and final round of Powder Magazine’s 2014 Ski Town Throwdown. Vancouver Island’s Mount Washington Alpine Resort is up against Colorado’s legendary Aspen/ Snowmass in the championship final of the 32-resort competition, and voting ends at 5 p.m. today (Nov. 13). “This will be no easy feat, as Aspen has a huge following,” noted Mount Washington spokesperson Brent Curtain. “We need every single vote we can get. Let’s win this thing, Vancouver Island!” Early Wednesday morning, Aspen was leading “Washy” 2,9672,383 in voting, which started Monday. See WASHY, 34
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Riptide U14 Girls blanked 3-0
The Riptide U14 Girls soccer team played in Campbell River Saturday, hoping to turn the tides from their last match up against the Saanich/Prospect team in September, when they lost 2-1. Anticipating another close game, Riptide came to win. Riptide started well, showing balanced control of the play and also putting solid pressure on their opponent’s offence. Within the first five minutes, Riptide’s keeper made a diving save, colliding with the Saanich player and resulting in a cut on her knee that ultimately required six stitches. The emotion of the situation and concern for their teammate rattled Riptide momentarily, but the players were able to quickly settle back into the rhythm and focus of the game. “Our backline did a fantastic job in the first half holding off Saanich’s most dangerous player,” stated Riptide coach Lisa Wigard. But despite the best efforts of Riptide’s backline, including Sarah Bard, Charlie Borrie, Reilly Douglas and Lauren Wigard, about 20 minutes in, Saanich scored and took a 1-0 lead into the halftime break. After some strategy and a pep talk from
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Riptide U14’s backline, including (front to back) Charlie Borrie, Sarah Bard and Lauren Wigard worked hard to hold off Saanich’s strong offensive players. PHOTO BY HEIDI SUMMERS the coaches, Riptide came back full force in the second half. Three strong scoring opportunities were created from two Riptide corner kicks and a run where Riptide dribbled through several Saanich players to take a direct shot on net, but Saanich’s strong defence and keeper shut them all down. Capitalizing on a couple of unfortunate mistakes, Saanich scored two more goals.
Despite the team’s efforts, Riptide was unable to come up with a goal, leaving the final score 3-0. Fans observing knew that the final score was not indicative of Riptide’s effort or quality of play. Coach Wigard explained, “This part of the season is about learning and growth. We have seen a significant improvement in a few short months with these girls, so there is no doubt in my mind
that this team will be well prepared for the playoffs.” The Riptide U14 Girls, sponsored by Lacasse Construction, play their upcoming away game against the Gorge/Lakehill team in Victoria on Nov. 15. Game times and locations are updated Wednesdays on the team’s Facebook page which you can find at https://www.facebook. com/riptide2001girls. – Riptide U14 Girls
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Mazda Chiefs’ United blanks Gorge in VISL action tourney a hit Earle Couper Record Staff
The Courtenay Mazda Peewee Chiefs were busy this past weekend hosting an eight-team tournament made up of competitors from Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. The Chiefs started round-robin play in Pool A on Friday evening with a tight 2-1 win over Burnaby. The Chiefs got out to an early 2-1 lead and played well defensively for the remainder of the game to hold off the Burnaby squad. Goaltender Avery Kampen posted the victory, with goals coming from Kayden Richards and Boone Trickett. A 6:30 a.m. game against Oceanside on Saturday saw the boys get off to a slower start. Falling behind 2-0 by the mid-game ice-clean, the Chiefs roared back in the third to get a 2-2 tie, with the game-tying goal coming off a postand-in slap shot from defenceman Matt Garrett. The Chiefs returned to the ice at 1:15 p.m. for their final roundrobin match against Saanich. The Chiefs were very much in the game through the first two periods, trailing 2-1 against a strong Saanich squad. However, a brief period of “slow legs” in third period allowed Saanich to increase its lead and hold on for a 4-1 victory. With a win, loss and tie in round-robin play, the Chiefs had the same number of points as Oceanside, however, the Chiefs were relegated to third place in the pool by the slimmest of margins due to a tie-breaker based on goals/for and against. While eliminated from the playoffs, the Chiefs had a final game against the third-place team from the other pool on Sunday morning, the Cowichan Capitals. The Chiefs had a difficult first
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period against the fastskating Capitals, and trailed 4-1 at the midgame ice clean. However, in the second half, the boys rallied and had numerous scoring chances from all three lines due to good puck movement and a hard forecheck that created Cowichan turnovers. The Chiefs closed the gap but were unable to complete the comeback, falling 5-3. The Vancouver Thunderbirds went undefeated and took first place in the tournament, with a 4-3 win over a scrappy Powell River squad Sunday afternoon. Overall the Chiefs had a successful tournament on and off the ice, thanks in large part to the parent volunteers and individuals and companies that helped sponsor the event. The team raised enough money to cover entry costs for other out-of-town tournaments they will be playing in as well as helping to cover some travel costs and ice rental for additional practice time. Thanks to everyone for their support. The Chiefs next home game is a league game against Oceanside on Nov. 16 at 3:15 p.m. at Sports Centre 1. – Courtenay Mazda PeeWee Chiefs
A Mack and Zack attack led Comox Valley United to a big 1-0 victory over Gorge FC in Vancouver Island Soccer League Div. 1 action Saturday in Victoria. Zack Stinson scored the game’s only goal and Mack
Zirkl posted his first shutout of the season to push United past Gorge in the standings. Comox Valley, in their first season in Div. 1, are now in a two-way tie for sixth place along with Lakehill; both have 3-5-2 records. With the loss, Gorge drops to 2-5-3 and are now in seventh place. United has their work cut
out for them this weekend as they host Div. 1 leaders Cowichan FC, who have dominated the division this season. The Duncan team is undefeated (10-0-0) and has outscored opponents 34-5. At press time, the game was scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at the Vanier Turf Field.
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Gunter back with ’Pack The Thompson a block in his return. Rivers University The two teams met WolfPack welcomed again Saturday night, CIS Player of the with TRU extending Year Brad their winning streak Gunter back to to three with their lineup on a 25-19, Friday (Nov. 7) 27-25, 19-25, night in Brandon. 23-25, 15-13 The fourthwin over the year outside hometown hitter from Bobcats. Courtenay had T h e 14 kills, leadWolfPack ing Thompimproved to son Rivers to GUNTER 3-and-7 on a straight set the year while win over the host Brandon fell to 6-andBrandon University 2. Bobcats. The scores Thompson Rivers were 25-22, 25-19, was once again led by 26-24. Gunter with 25 kills TRU is now 2-and- in 45 chances. He also 7 on the year. Bran- had three service aces, don suffered their 12 digs, a solo block first loss in seven and five block assists. starts. “This was a charac“This was a huge ter win tonight,” said “Gunter win, “said WolfPack Hennelly. head coach Pat Hen- played great and so did nelly. “Of course, hav- Jordan Foot (2nd year, ing Brad back was middle, Prince George). a bonus.” Gunter dis- Graham Stoliker (4th located his finger in year, setter, Surrey) the first match of the was excellent again.” season and missed Hennelly gave credit seven starts. He also to Denham O’Reilly added nine digs and (1st year, setter, Lang-
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Climate change and the Comox Glacier
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f you are an outdoor person as in hunting, fishing, hiking, exploring, or gardening you should be aware and concerned about the climate changes coming to our wild places - such as increased acidic ocean waters, species die offs as in starfish, new species to us of marine life, extreme storms, changing migrations, and rising sea levels. Earlier in the summer I wrote a column expressing concern in a west coast of outdoors about the speed at Vancouver Island inlet which the Comox that caters to kayakGlacier was melting. ers. His concerns are This week I received based over many years alph the following pictures of close observation of taken on Sept. 26, changes in our marine haw 2013 (top) and Sept. environment. He 28, 2014 of the changmakes an interesting ing glacier from Fred point when you take picture-taking advenFern, one of my reada picture of a remote tures. Over the last ers who is alarmed at inlet at high tide and few years Fred and the speed and scope of then try to speculate his buddy Will Lebus climate change on our what it will be like have taken thousands coastal environment. after a sea level rise of photographs of our Fred is a longtime of one meter; which changing coastline. Valley resident who is forecast for the end They frequently do has spent much of of the century. The their exploring in the his recreational time fishing local It would be encouraging if some of our marine waters, plus inlets on iticians at all levels showed more concern. the west coast of the Island and mainland. During company of a small places they are takthe past few years his ing their pictures are group of like-minded emphasis has changed mostly remote areas outdoor enthusiasts. from fishing to photogthat have no developHis current shortraphy and exploring ment. In some cases term goals are to creinlets and estuaries up ate a photographic they have discovered and down the coast. record of our remote considerable mateHe still has a downcoastal inlets and estu- rial from the recent rigger on his boat aries as they are at Japanese earthquake and fishing tackle this point in time. He and accompanying is on board but it is is convinced that the tsunami; otherwise the rarely used. Instead ocean is rising much majority of the inlets he carries a kayak and faster than we think. have minimal stuff on cameras for venturing Fred owns a small their shorelines. up the inlets on his floating lodge located The pictures with
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this column were taken from the nature observation stand on the Dyke Rood with a high powered telephoto lens. I am not certain how far it is as the crow flies, but I would suggest it is in excess of 40 kilometres. I respectfully suggest you take time to really look at the two photos and especially the Sept. 28, 2014 picture. The increased rock exposed on mountain by the melting glacier is truly amazing. polIf you are interested in reading some of the recent literature on the subject I would recommend reading the following books that have just been published and are getting international attention. 1. Don’t Even Think About It - Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Climate Change – By George Marshall 2. This Changes Everything by Naomi
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Klein. This book has been on several best seller lists since it was released about two months ago. Thousands of scientists world wide are urging governments to act to curb the spiralling threat to life on earth from increased green-house gases we are producing from burning fossil fuels. It would be encouraging if some of our politicians at all levels showed more concern. 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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score board Sports Day in Canada on Nov. 29 SOCCER MIWSL
Team W L T Pt Cermaq Outlaws 9 0 0 27 Oceanside 7 1 1 22 CVUSC Revolution 6 1 2 20 Shooters 5 4 0 15 Marine Harvest 4 4 0 12 Courtenay Kickers 2 5 1 7 Nanaimo Wheatys 2 5 1 7 Nanaimo 1 5 1 4 River City FC 1 6 0 3 Port Alberni 1 7 0 3 Nov. 9 Shooters 0 Oceanside United 1, Port Alberni Athletics 2 Courtenay Kickers 7, Cermaq Outlaws 5 Marine Harvest Bandits 0, Nanaimo 1 Nanaimo Wheatys 3, River City FC 0 CVUSC Revolution 3 Nov. 16 Outlaws vs. Nanaimo 12 p.m. Willow Point #5, Kickers vs. Wheatys 12 p.m. Woodcote, Oceanside United vs. Bandits 12 p.m. QBCP East, CVUSC Revolution vs. Port Alberni 2 p.m. Woodcote, River City FC vs. Shooters 2 p.m. Willow Point #5 Goals Emma Greene (Revolution) 12; Shannon Marshall (Shooters) 8; Carrie Braithwaite (Outlaws), Jill Schochter (Wheatys) 7 Pamela Richer Shutouts (Oceanside) 5; Melissa Townsend (CVUSC) 3 VISL DIV. 1 Team W L T Pt Cowichan FC 10 0 0 30 Saanich Fusion 6 2 2 20 Nanaimo United 5 4 1 16 Vic West FC 5 4 1 16 Westcastle United 5 5 0 15 Bays United 4 4 2 14 Comox Valley 3 5 2 11 Lakehill McLaren 3 5 2 11 Gorge FC 2 5 3 9 Castaways 0 9 1 1 Nov. 8 Comox Valley United 1 (Zack Stinson; s/o Mack Zirkl) Gorge FC 0 Nov. 15 Comox Valley United vs. Cowichan FC 6 p.m. Vanier Turf Field
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Team RW PT GW Magic Moments 37 1214 92 SL8 Masters 35 1203 95 4 Men & A Lady 34 1179 91 Shooting Ducks 33 1210 99 Just The Tip 33 1193 91 Breaking Bad 31 1196 92 2 Bad 4 U 28 1182 88 Rack-No-Phobia 27 1117 79 Drive By 26 1159 83 Choc-O-Holics 25 1156 85 Chalk-N-Awe 25 1128 82 Tap Tap Tap 24 1149 78 Scratch 23 1125 79 Mex Hookers 16 959 56 B-Side Ourselves 16 965 55 Chalk One Up! 14 1014 61 Balls In Hand 14 991 57 Lame Ducks 13 887 41 Snookin 4 Luv 11 934 50 The Breakers 11 904 45 This Way Up 11 867 42 Cue-Tease 8 917 43 RW-rounds won; PT-points; GW-games won
Player of Year Standings Player GP Pts Brown, Jim 28 97.3 Walls, Gordon 36 91.7 Robinson, Shane 24 88.3 Ferguson Brian 36 85.0 Ostwald, Werner 32 84.2 Wingart, Al 32 81.3 Gard, Mike 32 80.8 Kellog, Jim 28 80.5 Rushton, Jason 24 78.0 Ward, Robin 28 77.5
Amigos 26 Team high game scr Strikers 628 Team high game hdcp Class Act 871 Team high series scr Spare Shooters 1821 Team high series hdcp King Pins 2531 Mens high game scr Mike Gribble 213 Mens high game hdcp Alvin Hobenshield 280 Mens high series scr Larry McKinlay 561 Mens high series hdcp Alvin Hobenshield 709 Ladies high game scr Valerie McDonald 203 Ladies high game hdcp Valerie McDonald 263 Ladies high series scr Valerie McDonald 522 Ladies high series hdcp Valerie McDonald 702
HOCKEY VIJHL North Division Team W L T OTL Pt Campbell R. 16 2 1 0 33 Comox Valley 11 6 1 3 26 Nanaimo 12 7 0 1 25 Oceanside 3 17 1 0 7 South Division Team W L T OTL Pt Victoria 15 2 1 0 31 Westshore 14 6 1 0 29 Kerry Park 8 11 1 2 19 Saanich 7 10 0 3 17 Peninsula 3 19 0 0 6 Nov. 14 Comox Valley @ Saanich Nov. 15 Victoria @ Comox Valley 7:30 p.m. Sports Centre #1 SCORING Glacier Kings Leaders Player GP G A Pt Derian Hamilton 21 7 22 29 Liam Shaw 21 10 15 25 Dylan Sampson 16 7 14 21 Mitchell Hawes 16 11 9 20 Grant Iles 21 6 12 18 Sheldon Brett 13 7 9 16 Keagun Selva 21 1 10 11 Jordan Crisp 15 7 12 19 F. Colapaolo 21 5 4 9 Austin McNeil 19 4 5 9 Landon Walters 20 0 8 8 Jonas Horvath 21 2 5 7
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LEE ROBINSON We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Lee Robinson, our amazing and loving husband, dad, brother, papa, family member and friend. Lee passed away suddenly at the young age of 68 in Victoria BC on Nov 5th. Lee suffered a massive stroke and passed away only days later in the arms of his one and only true love, little Lu Lu. He is survived by his wife, Lucrezia, children Leah, Melanie and Trevor, six grandchildren. Siblings, Jan, Jim, Richard, Ken and Blair. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Lee was born in Salmon Arm, but most of his childhood into his teen years was spent in Comox BC. Lee and Lu spent most of their lives in Salmon Arm and Enderby where they raised their three children. Lee was heavily involved in the community, from the ball parks to the hockey rink and everything in between. He is remembered by many as one of the best coaches around! Lee retired from the District of Salmon Arm in 2009. Lee and Lu moved to Victoria this past year as Lee had always dreamed of moving back to Victoria with his wife and best friend as they had lived in Victoria in 1970 and he always dreamed of moving back to live by the ocean. During their short time in Victoria, Lee and Lu enjoyed every moment together, spending time walking, laughing, talking, just being with each other. Lee also played slow-pitch in the Men’s Sr League in Victoria, he participated in the Men’s Sr. provincials in Vancouver and had the time of his life doing one of things he loved most, playing ball. Lee also known as, Mr. Lee, Coach, papa, Uncle Lee and dad touched so many lives and all would agree he is one of the kindest, most generous people you could ever meet. Whenever Lee was around you could guarantee your day was made a whole lot brighter. His infectious smile, laugh and kind heart will forever be missed. Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Lee on Nov 15th, 11AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salmon Arm, BC (90-1st Street SE). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in his memory. Online condolences may be sent through Lee’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC
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Born May 14, 1923 Glasgow Scotland, died November 2, 2014 St. Joseph’s Hospital Comox BC. Loving mother of Angus of Espanola ON and Morag of Toronto ON. Martha moved west to Toronto in 1957 then further west in 1977 finally settling in Comox Valley. She had a long and active life golfing, cycling, volunteering and dragon boat paddling. She made many friends including all the dogs she met on her travels. Please join us to share your memories on November 15 in Comox Seniors Centre (d’Esterre House) from 1-3pm
Gerald James Campbell It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald James Campbell on November 2, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Comox, B.C. Gerald passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer at the age of 76. Predeceased by his mother, Olga Campbell and his father Joseph Campbell, Gerald is survived by his partner Michael, sister Jane, niece Tammy (JD), nephews Michael (Kim), PJ, Linda and many more great nieces and great nephews. Gerald was born in Neepawa, Manitoba on July 5, 1938. Gerald moved to Nanaimo in the mid sixties, then to Courtenay in the early seventies, to be half owner of Pilon Tool Rentals from 1972 until his passing. Gerald had a great love of cars, travel and his garden. Gerald always took great pride in having a beautiful automobile. One of his passions in life was Palm Springs, where he spent many a holiday with his partner, Michael. Gerald had a very full life, enriched by family, great friends and neighbors. Gerald was a kind, outgoing, generous man, who was loved by all that were fortunate to have known him. Gerald will be remembered as a true gentleman. A private celebration of Gerald’s life will be held at a later date. If friends so wish, donations in memory of Gerald can be made to a charity of your choice.
In Memory of David Jonathon Thompson Sept 3, 1986-Nov 15, 2011 Sadly missed along life’s way. Lovingly remembered every day.... No longer in our life to share.... but in our hearts you are always there. Mom & Dad (Ralph & Lois) Andrew, Lisa, Ken & Rob
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CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH
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jobshop THE RESOURCE FOR JOB SEEKERS
COMOX VALLEY
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SNOWBIRD PROGRAM
“INVENTORY ANALYST”
Burst hot water tanks, frozen pipes, broken heating systems or faulty home alarms can be difficult to deal with while out of town. Whether you fly south every winter or are going on a short vacation, this program is designed to take the worry out of leaving your home for any period of time. Realty Executives Comox Valley is licensed and insured under the Real Estate Services Act. We Have years of experience in property and strata management from the Comox Valley to northern Vancouver Island. Call us for more information or visit our office. 250-871-4427 407A 5th Street, Courtenay, B.C.
The City of Courtenay invites written applications for Inventory Analyst. This position is responsible for the purchase of goods and services in accordance with the City’s needs, Purchasing Policy and approved budgets; and analyzes inventory using industry best practices. Additional responsibilities include shipping and receiving.
CELEBRATIONS
CELEBRATIONS
• Birthdays • Weddings • Special Occasions •
FamilyAlbum Ph. 250-338-5811 features@comoxvalleyrecord.com Deadlines: Tues. 12 noon and Fri. 12 noon
Happy 10th Birthday ABIGALE
Garrett Gibeault from Grandparents, Sylvia and Gene Garrett
Welcome to “double digits”.
We love you loads.
For complete details on required qualifications and application process, please go to our website at www.courtenay.ca and click on “City Hall” then “Employment Opportunities”.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
LEGALS
LEGALS
NE COMOX INTEGRATED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING #3 An Integrated Stormwater Management Plan is being developed for NE Comox (shaded area in the map below). The purpose of the Plan is to address ground and surface water implications for down slope agricultural development, Lazo Marsh and Hilton Springs recharge, and Queen’s Ditch capacity limitations and fish habitat. Residents are invited to a Public Information Meeting to review the results of Phase 2 research and analysis. Phase 2 of the report develops options to mitigate runoff from Development, explores the Best Management Practices available, and discusses administrative and legal options to implement same.
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Personal Employment Planning Personal assistance with your job search 250-334-3119. 103–555 4th St. in Courtenay. www.thejobshop.ca The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Corporate Services Assistant Full-Time Temporary Position
Please join us in wishing
Al Dawber a
80th BIRTHDAY Helen Dawber, his wife of 58 years along with his three daughters, Linda (Bob), Terry (Glen), and Janet (Mark), grandchildren, Andrew, Kevin, Rebecca, Jessica, and great grandchildren, Curtis and Colin, have been blessed to have him in their lives. We love you and wish you many more years of health and happiness! We all wish we could be together on this special day!
Location: Highland School-Multi Purpose Room 750 Pritchard Road, Comox, BC When: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm If you have questions regarding this upcoming meeting
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Al Dawber
Please contact: McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. by email: neciswmp@mcelhanney.com
Find employers that offer professional training and development
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Search “careers” at cumberland.ca for a complete posting and job description. Applications to mmason@cumberland.ca will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2014.
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TENDERS
TENDERS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – DIVE SERVICES Purpose and Background: Cermaq Canada is seeking RFP’s for dive services to be undertaken at its saltwater operations located in the Tofino, Campbell River and Port McNeill areas. Proposals can be made for part or all of the service areas.
The service provider will need to provide the following requirements: • dive crews able to provide a combination of Surface Supply and SCUBA that will meet or exceed all WorkSafeBC regulations, each with their own crew boat • Cermaq may require additional dive crews based on an “as needed basis” • The service provider will represent and warrant to Cermaq that it possesses all equipment and certifications necessary to perform the services. • The service provider must provide all equipment necessary for the performance of the Services, including, but not limited to the following: - safety and bio security gear, including lifejackets, boots and raingear
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The Village of Cumberland invites applications for the temporary full-time position of Corporate Services Assistant. The term will be approximately 12 months.
Scope of Work: The service required by Cermaq Canada farm sites will include but are not limited to the following: • Mortality Extraction • Net Maintenance • Sea Site Inspections • Other Project work as directed by Cermaq Canada
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A dive service information package is available upon request once we have received a signed confidentiality agreement, also available by request. Evaluation Process: The closing date for submissions to this RFP is December 12, 2014. All proposals must be in before midnight of December 5, 2014. The tender will be awarded on February 6, 2015. All proposals must be delivered in a sealed envelope to the attention of Don McIntyre, Regional Production Manager, Cermaq Canada, Box 142, 61-4th Street, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0. Don.mcintyre@cermaq.com Cermaq Canada
PERSONALS
AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666). www.al-anon.alateen.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, it is your business, if you want to Stop it is ours. Ph: A.A 250-338-8042 Call Any Time 24/7
Nar-Anon are you affected by someone’s use of drugs, we can help. Wed. Group 7:30pm at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Society contact Jack 3343485. Fri. Group 7:30pm, Komok’s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.
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FOUND CELL phone at Comox Fire Hall. Call to identify. (250)339-5658.
FOUND CELL phone on Soccer field. Call to identify. (250)339-5658.
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Maintenance Manager Opportunity Care Residence in Duncan is seeking a Maintenance Manager to join our leadership team.
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COSTCO WHOLESALE in Courtenay is seeking a P/T cake decorator, preference will be given to applicants with previous experience. Candidates may reply online at: Costco.ca
250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca
CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
A SENIOR for Seniors Painting. 25 yrs exp. Ref, seniors discounts Gord 250-650-8065
NEED A GUY? Handyman Service. Journeyman Carpenter & Jack of all trades. Reno’s, decks, tiling, bath/kitchens, doors, windows, fix-ups & maintenance. 30yrs exp. Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount. Jamie 250-650-6304
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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
RTE # 391 Upland Trailer Park
WEEKEND COURSE
RTE # 220 McPhee, Grieve, Fitzgerald, 15th St. & 16th St.
Responsibilities include ensuring that all aspects of building maintenance, operations and safety requirements are met.
FIREARMS TRAINING & C.O.R.E. Non Restricted & restricted. C.O.R.E. Course starts: Fri. Nov. 21 6pm-10pm Sat. Nov. 22 8am-noon C.O.R.E. continues Oct. 24, 25, 26 6pm-10pm Two pieces of ID required. For info contact: Granlund Fire Arms 250-286-9996 2nd Hand Military Store 250-337-1750 Tyee Marine 250-334-2942 HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS
HAIRSTYLISTS/MANAGER Needed. $1000 Hiring Bonus $12.50/ hour, paid overtime, 25% profit sharing on sales, paid vacation, equipment supplied and maintained. Advanced annual up grading training. Benefits include dental, drug, eye care. Phone 250-668-5885 or send resume to: careers@fchsk.ca
250-338-0725 Carriers Needed Substitute Carrier Needed
WORK WANTED
ELECTRICIAN Small jobs to new construction. B Connected Electrical. 250-792-2168. www.bzzzt.ca
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT Worker required in Courtenay. Our client is a young adult female with sensory, cognitive and behavioural challenges. Please see w w w. p r e s s b c . c o m / e m p l oy ment.html for more information.
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HOME REPAIRS
OAK FURNITURE - Bookcase, china hutch, telephone table. Asking $500 for the set. Will sell individual pieces. Phone: 250-334-9373
RON’S RENO’S ground to roof, new & repairs. Call Ron at 250-218-2558.
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Purchasing Assistant Central Comox Valley Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiďŹ cations and information on how to apply to posting #100785.
Comox Valley Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiďŹ cations and information on how to apply to posting #100781
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To advertise in this feature call the Comox Valley Record at 250-338-5811 or email features@comoxvalleyrecord.com
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
FURNITURE
SLEEP COUNTRY 2011 Adjustable Bed, mint condition. Adjustable supreme twin XL base with adjustable comfort twin XL mattress. Always covered with XL Protect-A-Bed Mattress pad (also included). Asking $1200 O.B.O. Call 250339-1268
INDOOR FLEA MARKET Sat. Nov. 15th from 9am to 4pm at Fallen Alders Hall 3595 Royston Rd. in Royston.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2008 SAGA Scooter 49cc 5200Km No motorcycle license required. $1500.00 obo 250-335-2015 2 CHINA CABINETS - Excellent condition. Old Country Rose china - new. Lavender Rose China - like new. 2 Storage cabinets. 1 Tool box storage. Please call 250-331-9252 - Courtenay.
Instructor, Economics
physical healthand issues, chroniccounselling. pain, addictions. Individual couple
WorkSafe B.C., I.C.B.C. & other 3rd Party Coverage #12-1822 Comox Ave. Comox, BC • 250-339-9730 #300-841 Clie Ave., Courtenay • 250-339-9730
FIREWOOD SHORTS. Gravel truck loads. 3-4 cords $300.00 call 250-338-7799
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As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company. Please visit us at www.westernforest.com
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GARAGE SALES
Complete job details can be viewed at: http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/ our-people-employment/careers/
Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
MARY ANN ROLFE B.Sc, M.Ed
#250-703-FIRE(3473)-Custom cut, split, delivered, clean. Well seasoned.
Port McNeill
If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence:
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
TWO 215/65 R 15 winter tires on Nissan Frontier rims: two winters, $150 firm. 250-8713772.
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR Approx. 25 Years Experience 25+ Years Experience E.M.D.R. & Clinical Hypnosis E.M.D.R. & Clinical Hypnosis Relationship counselling, trauma, mental and
EVER-HUE Home Maintenance. Small jobs...Big jobs! FREE estimate! (250)2180710. Handyman, Carpenter, Property Management, Reno’s, Demo’s, Hedge trimming, Tree removal, Gutter cleaning, Junk removal, Heavy hauling, Christmas lights, etc.
AREA MANAGER
Western Forest Products Inc. is a margin focused integrated company safely producing lumber from coastal forests.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE GLASS TUB enclosure. Electric bug arrestor - $50. Wheelchair - $95. Antenna cable 25ft & tripod stand for satellite dish - $30. Argus slide projector & screen - $90. Call 250-890-3304
UNDER $400
FUEL/FIREWOOD
Casual Bus Driver
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
WEED EATER $35. Drill press $55. Dremel $65. Ironing board $10. Hot air blower & industrial light $20. ea Chest of drawers set (2), matching $50. Electric hedge trimmer $35. Never used espresso coffee maker $60. (250)339-5368.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
School District 72 is seeking applications for the following position:
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
UNDER $100
2 BAMBOO Swivel counter stools $30. 2 blk & chrome office chairs $20 250-339-5368.
HELP WANTED
School District 72 (Campbell River)
School District 72 • Campbell River
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
250-898-8887. HOME Repair, Renovation & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate.
HELP WANTED
For details on applying for this posting, please check the School District’s web site at www.sd72.bc.ca
COLIN’S PAINTING. Fall Special 3 rooms $299. Ceilings & trim extra. 30 yrs exp. Refs. Call (250)923-1954.
UNDER $200
RTE #725 Ambleside, Ulverston, Windemere, 1st St. & 2nd St.
NO COLLECTIONS GREAT WAY TO EXERCISE AND MAKE MONEY AT THE SAME TIME
PAINTING
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
4 WINTER TIRES 175/70 R13 like new $150.00. Call 250-338-5017
CUMBERLAND
ADULTS & SENIORS WELCOME
GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Classes available. SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606
CRAFTSMAN TABLE Saw $75. Lg dog crate - $80. Call 250-338-8179
RTE # 400 Arrowsmith, Malahat, Eltchorn, Marble, & McBride Pl.
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3FT HIGH vase/plant table $25. Stepping table w/marble top $30. 7cf freezer like new $75. Oak coffee table & end table, glass top $50. Sofa contemporary style $100. Garden equip. 250-703-4595 BiPAP Auto Bi-Flex/System One Heated Humidifier with carrying case made by Philips Respironics used one week. Asking $3,000. Used for Sleep Apnea. Call 250-336-2424 DeWALT CLASSIC Radial arm saw $155. obo. Freezer, med size $100. Scan Design leather couch & loveseat, taupe $1475. obo. Lawnmower. (250)339-5368. WOOD BURNING Fire Insert $500 O.B.O. Vitayur Water Dispenser with one 5gal. water bottle - $30. Call Comox 250-339-7953
LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING
ISLAND ENTERPRISES
HJ
Landscaping • Fall Clean Up • Pressure Washing • Tree Removal CALL TODAY FOR A QUOTE
250-898-7545
The only Organic Compost in the valley.
Compost/Bark Mulch Top Soil/Gravel Pick Up or Delivery Friendly Service 207-6352 Knight Rd.
mairena2716@gmail.com
(next to the Airport)
ROOFING
ACES ROOFING WINTER DISCOUNT
We pay the TAX when you book before the end of January.
Call TODAY for your FREE ESTIMATE
250-334-2667 www.acesroofing.ca
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
SPORTING GOODS
APARTMENT/CONDO
APARTMENT/CONDO
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RECUMBENT EXERCISE Bike. Hardly used. $200 obo. Looking for Treadmill in good condition. Call 778-418-3077 after 6pm. Campbell River
TOOLS CONSTRUCTION TOOLS Ground to Finish: Nail gun, compressor, lazar level, siding tools, cement mixer, cordless tools, chop saws, mitre saws, blades, and more. 250-2182558.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER
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. 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.
PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com
TWO BEDROOM recently renovated and available now. Quiet, well maintained adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and one block from Filberg Park. Nicely decorated and attractive. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222 or John @ 250-703-2264.
HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave.
LARGE ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious. Recent renovation. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building. Central Courtenay. Security entry. Elevator. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
CAPRI 1081 Stewart Ave. REDUCED! 1369sqft 2 BDRM PATIO HOME. 2bdrm. In a location that can’t be beat. Mntn. view. Quiet neighborhood. Beautiful setting. Bareland strata. 2 mins. to Merecroft Village. $279,900. 250-287-8570 or 250-202-7717. C.R.
WHOLE DUPLEX for sale1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. $225,000. Call (250)334-8474. tinyurl.com/porthduplex
HOUSES FOR SALE 3 Bedroom home in Valley Vista Estates, 2 baths, new carpets, 2 sheds, sprinkler system, carport. $150,000, this is a must see home. Call 250334-0942 for more info.
LOTS NEW DOWNTOWN SUBDIVISION 3 building Lots @ $155,000 each Lot # 1 & 2 & 4 (lot # 3 is SOLD & New Home under construction) Call 604 837 0812 or gerlarson@gmail.com also 1 commercial Lot in Cumberland for Sale
REAL ESTATE SERVICES Are you currently a Licensed REALTOR® or are you taking the UBC Real Estate Trading Services Course? If you are looking for a great brokerage, give us a call. Coast Realty Group Comox Valley offers you a dynamic management team and a friendly work atmosphere with Professional Realtors. For further details, call Mark Anderson at 250-897-3999 or email mbanderson@ coastrealty.com today to find out if Coast Realty Group is the right fit for you
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 2-BDRM near Superstore. New floors/paint, main fl, patio, parking/storage. Avail immed. $750/mth + dep. Ref pls. N/P, lease avail. 250-897-1749 MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor- 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800.
TWO BEDROOM bright and spacious in a quiet, well maintained adult building in central Courtenay. Large rooms and nicely renovated. Security entry. Dining room window. A unique suite. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
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1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay
200 Back Road, Courtenay
2 AND 3 BEDROOM available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental reference required. 250-334-3078
1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique floor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.
WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS
BLUE JAY APARTMENTS
1252-9th St., Courtenay
450-19th Street, Courtenay
Spacious 2 & 3 bedroom suite in a quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops, and downtown. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required.
1 bedroom plus den. Newly renovated with balcony in secure quiet building. Heat and hot water included.
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BELLE AIRE 575-14th Street UNIQUE TWO BEDROOM in Courtenay’s finest character building. Very spacious (over 1000 sq. ft.) with private, adjoining carport and fireplace. Full sized appliances in huge country kitchen. Private entry. Central Courtenay. A quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Recently renovated with many features. This is a very special and unique suite. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
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WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM recently renovated. Top floor. Full sized appliances including dishwasher and in-suite washer/dryer. Spacious and nicely decorated. In-suite storage, fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. Convenient location just a few blocks from downtown and Filberg Seniors Centre. Fully equipped resident social room. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Security entry and elevator. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
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Deluxe 2 bedroom suite in a quiet well maintained building. Rent includes full size fridge, stove, washer, dryer, carpets and blinds. Nice feature - large open concept kitchen. No pets. 2 Rental references and security deposit required. Call Donna 250-334-9667
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TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated – enjoy new appliances, flooring and bathroom fittings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit. Call 250-334-9717
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COMOX VALLEY Sunday afternoon WORSHIP DIRECTORY concert at St. John Submitted St. John the Divine Anglican Church (579 ‐ 5th St., Courtenay) is pleased to present Music for a Sunday Afternoon on Nov. 30 at 2 p.m., featuring Dagmar Kilian and Peter Walker (piano); and Ron Edinger (cello), who have a special affinity for a musical collaboration with works of Ravel, Beethoven, Marais, von Paradis, Liszt and Faure. Kilian initially received her musical training at the University of Victoria obtaining a Bachelor of Music followed by a Masters in Performance from the Netherlands. There she was happily ensconced in the vibrant music scene and shared her talents with various groups such as Circle Ensemble, Netherlands Dance and Holland Symphonia. Kilian is well known in the Valley as a piano teacher and accompanist regularly for Rainbow Theatre and on occasion for Co-Val and CYMC. She is currently the organist and choir director at St. John’s Church. Walker hails from Calgary (2010) and has been doing serious piano performances most of his life. He describes himself as an amateur who strives to perform at the professional concert level. Walker holds two Associate Diplomas in Piano, as well as a BA degree from UBC and an M.Educ. Degree from the University of Calgary, with specialization in music education.
While in Alberta he was awarded several silver medals in music from the Toronto Conservatory of Music. Walker has been a regular CBC performer and was the winner in 1970 of the CBC Talent Festival and subsequently performed with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. He enjoys playing a variety of composers and aims to bring a sense of joy and wonder to the pieces he will play. Edinger has BFA and MFA degrees in cello and conducting from Penn State University. He began playing professionally at the age of 16 with the Erie, PA Philharmonic. He has played in the Calgary Phil, and was Principal Cellist with Canadian Opera (tours) and the Rockford (Ill.) Chamber Orchestra. From 1978 to 1998 he developed the Symphony of the Kootenays as music director and cellist. Other pursuits include co-owning a retail flower shop in Cranbrook, B.C. with his wife and post-retirement realtor in Campbell River. He also played with the Island Symphony in recent years and in numerous chamber ensembles and local productions. Rather than “well-rounded” Edinger is a more the square person but with the corners knocked off. We invite you one and all to hear and enjoy this exciting concert with exceptional pianists, cellist and excellent acoustics. Admission by donation. Proceeds to various church ministries.
Happy a study of what makes people happy Comox United Church and the Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship will present the film Happy on Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. Academy Award-nominated director Roko Belic has produced an award-winning film that takes us on a journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the slums of Kolkata in search of what makes people happy. How do you make a film about happiness? By interviewing real-life happy people who are poor, disfigured, live in terrible conditions or work with dying people in India, and also, by interviewing leading brain scientists and psychologists who have studied happiness for decades. Many of our ideas about what produces happiness are wrong, and many assumptions underlying our modern society keep us from being happy.
Which country consistently rates the happiest? Would you believe there is a national government which considers how the happiness of its citizens might be affected before making major decisions? Which country has consistently low overall happiness, but also has an area of many healthy long-lived citizens who are very happy? Which traditional values contribute to a sense of happiness? What practices produce measurable feelings of happiness? Come and see the film Happy to discover the answers to these questions. The presentation will be at Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive in Comox. There will be a group discussion after the film for those who wish to stay and discuss the film’s themes. Admission is by donation.
Pews invade the pulpit at St. Peter’s Submitted What happens when a bunch of people in a church are given permission by their pastor to design and run a Sunday service on their own and make their kids a central part of it? Does everything they normally do on a Sunday morning get tossed out the window? Do they create something that no one else in the congregation can recognize? Or do they take the beloved traditions, songs and prayers, add creative enhancements and weave them into a new
tapestry that helps everyone see them afresh in a new light? That’s what will happen at St. Peter’s Anglican Church on Church Ave. in Comox on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. And regardless of what you think they will do, we guarantee you will be in the presence of energy, joy and insights that will make you think differently about your world and your life in it long after you have left the pews. So come and see what is happening. You may be surprised to see that church is alive, vigorous and relevant.
BAHÁ’Í FAITH
THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:
COMOX UNITED An Affirming Ministry
Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.
Sunday Worship Worship and Sunday and Children & Youth Program 10 am Children & Youth Program Saturday Service at 5 pm (Sept-May)
10:00 am Email: cxunited@telus.net Saturday Worship 5:00 pm Rev. Maggie Enwright
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LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY
LUTHERAN Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)
Congregational Christian Churches of Canada
Faith Family Friends
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Community Church
Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay
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St. John the Divine
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There is Hope!
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Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!
Hawaiian Roots, Spiritual Journey with Anela Kahiamoe
Full Gospel Christian Fellowship
“O God! These children are pearls, cause them to be nurtured within the shell of Thy loving kindness.” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship
(at Comox United Church)
Children’s Classes – prayers and activities focused on the development of spiritual qualities, for children 3 to 10 years. All are welcome. ~~~
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RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH
“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things” 10:00AM at
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Nick D., Emma Greene, Cody Love and Vanessa Ramsay took their favourite hometown newspaper with them on a trip that included a stop in Utila, Honduras.
WHEN IT COMES TO SPREADING THE NEWS, readers of the Comox Valley Record are number one. They enjoy packing a copy of their favourite hometown newspaper with them as they travel the globe to celebrate special occasions, visit friends and family, enjoy a relaxing vacation or see some of the world’s many historical and geographical landmarks. Take us along on your next trip and send your photo to sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com. or drop it off at our office.
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Steve Waldon and Donna McNab took the Record along on a visit to the Maritime provinces. In the background is the Confederation Bridge linking Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick.
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THE UPPER ISLAND Riptide U14
Girls soccer team (now sponsored by Lacasse Construction) would like to extend a huge “Premier League” thank you to the kind-hearted and soccerloving CVUSC coach, Tony Dickson, for sharing his team’s prime turf time with us on Thursday nights! There are only so many time slots to go around, and everyone wants access to the new turf field, so this is a HUGE benefit to our team’s training and development into 2015. You are AWESOME Tony! What’s that saying? There’s no “I” in team? If you see Tony out and about, please shake his hand and comment on his generosity.
‘ARE YOU IN favour of the private
redevelopment of Baybrook House’ is the wrong election question. The word ‘private’ enables Comox politicians like Barbara Price to have it both ways: to say, no, and yet also support and even praise the MLHS Society since they are a non-profit, not private. Thanks Paul Ives for clearly answering the real question, that he does not support the MLHS proposal. That’s an answer I can trust and will vote for.
DO YOU WANT to know what I ab-
solutely hate? People who don’t clean up after their dog (they shouldn’t own a dog). Bags and garbage cans are provided all over Lewis and Sims parks for our convenience. What’s wrong with people? For whatever reason my beautiful white with black and brown markings dachshund “loves”
to roll from shoulder-to-shoulder in dog poop. The other day when he did this at Lewis Park, I had wrap him in a towel, set him in a green Superstore basket, and hold him down with one hand all the way home (thank goodness it was only a 10 minute drive). I was gagging all the way home. The bath was another horrible experience. An extremely unhappy dog owner.
THANKS TO THE enthusiasm and
generosity of our community the Comox Valley Sock It To ‘Em Project’s SOCK SALE was a huge success. I have just two pair of (large) adult socks left – along with one pair of kid’s socks. Before I could even get myself settled at Zocalo Café today (day three of ourthree-day event), I had sold five pair of socks. Thanks so much to the knitters for their beautiful work, to Carol keeping me company today and watching her socks go like hotcakes, to Jen for teaching me how to knit socks and for popping by, to Catherine and the helpful staff at Zocalo for their hospitality and to the local papers for printing the photos and the press releases for us. The Comox Valley Sock It To ‘Em Project will be able to help keep the feet of those dealing with homelessness warm and dry over the coming season. And this year we will by supplying gloves as well as socks to the Care-AVan. So expect to be hearing from us pretty soon, Helen and Lou and the Nursing Centre.
morning of Remembrance Day 2014. The Comox Cenotaph should be on the site of the old Lorne Hotel at the corner of Comox Avenue and Port Augusta Street. Yes, the history of Comox could be acknowledged there as well as those who have served. The crowds, young and old, at the service would become an important part of the moment and not lost in the shadows of a closed street unable to see the ceremony. The parade would more easily stationed on the two street sides. Think about it? How can we make this happen? What an opportunity!
IT MAKES FOR interesting reading
what BC Hydro states in the newspaper article disconnecting power is a last resort for BC Hydro. My experience with BC Hydro was not that! I, with a young child, was disconnected in the middle of a cold winter, due to my standing up to BC Hydro as a customer in the right. Moving into a new residence, for the first month, BC Hydro charged me what the previous tenant had paid each month (around $200). This tenant did not use that much hydro each month and received a very large rebate at the end of their time spent in the residence. Our hydro was considerably less each month afterwards, so the first month should have been what we had used; not what the previous tenant had used. Being on disability, I could not afford that first month of almost $200. BC Hydro has to realize that, though they have the monopoly, there is no need to treat customers in that manner.
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Set sail and cycle through beautiful Croatia fets, dinners, afternoon snacks, hotel taxes, and a Summer Pass, which covers rides on local transit, mountain gondolas, guided hikes and other attractions. Cathie and I will be there to help plan and
Cycle tour organizer planning trip of a lifetime Terri Perrin Special to the Record
A few years ago, Willy van Kemenade was guiding a cycle tour along the mountainous terrain of the Sunshine Coast. Between huffs and puffs up a steep incline, one of the cyclists said with a smile; ‘Next time, let’s go somewhere that’s flat!’ “I took that challenge to heart and came home to research international cycling tours,” says van Kemenade. “We picked Holland for our first trip. It is really flat and has an amazing network of bicycle paths. Since then, we have also cycled through Belgium, Germany and France, so I know that European destinations are both popular and, of course, amazing. For 2015, I decided on a cycle tour to Croatia, which borders on the Adriatic Sea. It has a lovely Mediterranean climate and a rare blend of spectacular ocean and mountain scenery, combined with old world charm.” An avid cyclist with more than 30 years travel industry experience, van Kemenade and his wife, Cathie Hagenson, are well respected in the Comox Valley and beyond for their leadership in organizing fun, safe and extraordinary cycle tours at home and around the world. “We have planned our Croatia Bike and Boat Tour for July 4 through 11, 2015, and can accommodate up to 32 travellers,” explains van Kemenade. “Par-
organize your days.” People interested in learning more about joining van Kemenade and Hagenson on this southeastern European adventure are invited to attend a free information eve-
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Willy van Kemenade and Cathie Hagenson on a previous cycle trip. The couple looks forward to their next adventure in Croatia and Austria — and invite others along for the ride. Photo Submitted ticipants will stay aboard the beautiful Princess Diana, a three-mast deluxe class motor yacht with 16 comfortable private cabins. We have the option of starting with a visit to the beautiful city of Dubrovnik. We board the Princess Diana in the city of Trogir, Croatia, and sail northward along the coast and through a multitude of island passages. We will bicycle through the countryside (and yes, there are hills), to national parks, medieval towns and larger cities. There will be time to shop and enjoy the local culture during our stops in coastal ports.” The Croatia Bike and Boat Tour includes seven nights accommodation on the yacht with two meals a day, plus bike rentals, all water and park entrance fees, taxes and more. Flights and other travel arrangements from the Comox Valley to Europe may be booked through Willy at Square 1 Travel. If you enjoy mountains and hiking, van
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Kemenade is planning a second adventure to Austria immediately after the Croatia trip, from July 12 to 19. “After all, we will have travelled all the way to Europe,” he says with a grin. “We may as well make the most of it! “The Austria leg of the trip will be a week of hiking, exploring and taking in the breath-
taking scenery in the Schladmig Dachstein area of Austria,” van Kemenade said. “In the winter, this area is world-famous for skiing but, in the summer months, it transforms into one of the top hiking regions in all of Austria. We will stay in the Schutterhof Hotel for seven nights. The cost includes accommodations, breakfast buf-
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his Remembrance Day felt a little different than years past. To be sure, the ceremony was much the same, honouring those Canadians that took up arms in defence of country and principal, and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our freedoms. Still, there was a special poignancy this year as the thoughts of many attending ceremonies across Canada turned to two young soldiers, Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, and Patrice Vincent, who lost their lives in the performance of their duties, killed not in battle, but as symbols. It’s 95 years since the first Remembrance Day was held, marking the end of “the war to end all wars.” But war didn’t end with the First World War, it continued on, as it has through all the ages of man. How tragic that almost a century after we started to solemnly mark it, we are still adding names to the long list of the fallen. It’s a thin line between glorifying war, and remembering and honouring those who fought in war. That’s why, to many, the poppy is such an important symbol. It focuses our attention on the sacrifices made by the soldiers, the blood spilled on foreign soil. Remembrance Days are often fittingly grim. We gather in the dark and cold of oncoming winter, to pause, reflect and honour. Unlike other holidays throughout the year, this isn’t a celebration; it’s a reminder that sometimes sacrifices have to be made to defend the freedoms Canadians hold dear, or to correct injustices. And, especially we gather to remember the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives fighting for our freedom. Ask yourself what the world would be like without their sacrifice. Would we even be here to ponder that question? – Penticton Western News
Hit-and-run victim sends message of thanks To the Comox Valley community: My name is Molly Burton, and as I’m sure many of you know, I was the victim of a hit and run on Dyke Road last September. I suffered extensive injuries and am still in the process of healing. I am writing this letter because there is no way I could ever thank each of you personally for all you have done for me and my family through this whole ordeal. The care and love this community has given me and my family has been incredible. The strength this community has shared with me has made an enormous difference in my healing. Feeling so supported by a community that I love has helped me bear a weight that I could never have handled alone. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Hopefully someday I will be able to put all these injuries behind me, but I will never put the kindness of the members of this community behind me. You gave me strength when I was healing, and that strength has grown into my bones. This awful thing happened to me and the Comox Valley rallied behind me and made it bearable. I feel so deeply supported, and I will never be able to express the level of gratitude I hold for everyone who lent me their strength when I didn’t have enough of my own. You are all so very special to me, and I will forever hold your goodness and kindness in my heart. Molly Burton
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Ferries should be part of our provincial infrastructure Dear editor, What a tempest over the possibility of closing down the Horseshoe Bay/Departure Bay ferry run! I am pleased that Minister Stone has said that the Liberal government is committed to maintaining both the Nanaimo
and mainland ferry routes. However, what we really need to see is a commitment to making our ferries part of our provincial infrastructure. When will the Sea to Sky Highway and the Alex Fraser Bridge be expected to pay their own way? It’s time for the
provincial government to take back the responsibility for our ferries and operate them for the benefit of British Columbians, just like they do the rest of the highway system. Kathie Woodley Courtenay
Three things BC Ferries should consider in an effort to save money Record Question of the Week This week: So much for that. 65.8 per cent of respondents say their municipality’s all candidates meeting did not make their voting decision any easier. Next week: Have you used the Departure Bay-to-Horseshoe Bay ferry in the past six months? Go to www.comoxvalleyrecord.com to vote. Visit our Facebook page for more discussion on the topic. The B.C. Lions have activated QB Travis Lulay, making him eligible to play in their CFL playoff game against the Montreal Alouettes.
The Courtenay council voting record on the Maple Pool lawsuit may soon be known, but not before the election.
Dear editor, A note to BC Ferries: I know that you are having a hard time trying to figure out ways to save money. Please, let me help you. 1. You are not a cruise ship line. You are a bus. 2. You are not a travel agency. You are the travel method. 3. You do not need to advertise. You are the ONLY alternative. So, with these three things in mind, please consider the following. You need a news stand, not
a gift shop. You need a cafeteria, not a restaurant. You don’t need slot machines, you need good Wi-Fi and some big screen TVs. You don’t need a “marketing department”, you need a full-on social media and customer service department. You don’t need a fancy travel office or vacation planning department, you need a plan to keep the actual travel agents informed of what is happening with your ferry service. I shouldn’t see the BC Fer-
ries logo on the boards at Rogers Arena during a Canucks game, or on a TV commercial. Believe it or not, people really are smart enough to figure out that if there isn’t a bridge or a tunnel to the islands, then they will have to take a ferry or a plane.....and you can’t get your car into your carry on luggage. See? I just saved you millions upon millions of dollars. You’re welcome. David Netterville Courtenay
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Hot gases spew from Fletcher’s column Dear editor, Re. Hot gases spew from legislature, Tom Fletcher column, Nov. 6 Comox Valley Record: Honestly, it’s as though Tom Fletcher can read our minds up here in the Comox Valley. For example, he says that “all left-thinking people insist the climate debate is over.” I’m with him there. I’m not sure when the climate debate became a left/right thing, but I suspect it has to do with graphs. It seems like these days when kids enter university they are immediately channelled either to the left, or to the right: scientists and liberal arts to the left, business and other correct thinkers to the right. It didn’t used
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to be like that. For the next several years all the students are then shown graphs - lots of graphs. Those on the right are correctly shown graphs that have to do with money - how it acts, what it does, what it thinks, and how to make more of it. Those on the left, and I think this may be where we go wrong, are shown all kinds of other graphs of question-
able origins. One graph I saw showed greenhouse gas levels going along with little bumps and valleys for a MILLION years, and then for the last hundred years there’s a line that just zooms almost straight up. The “scientists” tested ice core samples to tell us that. C’mon now. One thing wrong with that is graphs should all be rounded and curvy, like those the business guys
are shown. In fact, the use of graphs should be limited to dollars. I don’t like surprises. Tom goes on to mention that methane is the main ingredient of farts, and that carbon dioxide is a key plant food and a component of exhaled breath that has been “rebranded as pollution.” It sounds to me like these are friendly little gases and the more we can get of them, the merrier. With the number of trees being cut down all over the world every day, I’m all in favour of feeding the trees that are left. And old Tom is sure doing his part - he’s got methane coming out of both ends! I say “good on ya’ Tom. Harvey Hendrickson Courtenay
Fletcher is right on one point; climate change is beyond debate Dear editor, Re. Hot gases spew from legislature, Tom Fletcher column, Nov. 6 Comox Valley Record: Growing up with, and working in B.C.’s natural gas industry has coloured Fletcher’s well-known partisan criticism of “left-thinking” people, this time for insisting that what he still calls “the climate debate” is over with and done. Indeed, he could hardly get more chauvinistic in defence of the industry he calls both “threatened” and “vital” than to declare “the jury is still out” with regard to climate change.
The debate over the existence and causes of climate change ended years ago in the international science community, and is joined now by the United Nations and respected economists such as the Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney, the biased opinions of deniers and vested interests in the industry notwithstanding. Fletcher’s characterization of Green and NDP MLAs as “rather nasty religious” zealots is purely ad hominem, and the politicians who’ve “at best visited a well”, the mediagulling protesters (“questionable” ones, at that), North
Dakota’s Bakken Shale, Barack Obama, Neil Young and “many voting adults” are arrayed like a phalanx of straw-man arguments to support rather lame opinions of climate-change deniers. His confusion of minor levels of CO2 that attends some natural gas deposits with the immensely greater amount of CO2 produced by burning that gas takes the cake for obfuscation. His allusions to investors getting “scared away” by protesters and “piled-on taxes” can only be viewed as hyperbole contrasted with investors leaving in reality for economic reasons and
taxes actually getting pared back by a BC Liberal government desperate to keep its over-played hand alive. Even after pulling out all the rhetorical stops, Fletcher fails to obscure the facts that the only debate about climate change is what to do about it, not whether it exists or not, that protest refers, in addition to head-off fracking policy, to the CO2 pumped into the atmosphere from burning all that natural gas – not from CO2 mixed with the gas as it comes out of the ground, and, finally, that it really does matter. Scotty Donaldson Denman Island
Remembrance Day overlooked by too many Dear editor, I am writing this letter as I have concerns on the way our society is treating Remembrance Day. I walk around town and witness businesses decorating their stores with Christmas decorations before we have even had Remembrance Day. Should we not be able to celebrate Remembrance Day before being overwhelmed with Christmas? As a proud Canadian, I find this annual trend disturbing and disrespectful. I believe there are two very important days every calendar year that need to be respected and celebrated.
These days are Canada Day and Remembrance Day, when we should take a moment and appreciate all the freedom we have as a result of countless brave and selfless men and women and all the sacrifices they have made over the years, for all Canadians to live in this great country. The other day I heard a person say, “Once the last surviving soldier from WWII passes away, Remembrance Day will no longer happen or be needed.” I was totally shocked and upset at such a statement. I did not hear the entire conversation and what I heard could have been misinter-
preted, but I find this very disturbing. Is the history of what this country has done being forgotten? How is it possible that Remembrance Day is not a national holiday across the whole country? I for one will “Never Forget”, and to the people that maybe have, please remember and take a moment to reflect on what our country is, because of all the great citizens that have ever been, “Canadian.” To all those people that have forgotten, or do not believe it to be such a “big thing,, shame on you. To every Canadian that has gone away for conflicts,
(to protect our country and citizens), and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country, “Thank-you.” To all the Canadians that have gone away for these conflicts and were able to come back home alive, “Thank-you.” To all the Canadian citizens that have done “whatever it takes” to support Canada during these crises, “Thank-you.” To all the Canadian people who take up the cause today protecting our country and everything this country means to all, “Thank-you.” Murray Bailey Comox
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The Comox Valley Social Planning Society works with organizations and citizens dedicated to developing a healthy community through the promotion of social, economic, and environmental wellbeing. The mission of the Society is to promote social planning as a process for developing a healthy community in the Comox Valley. For 2014/2015 the Society is focusing on homelessness and affordable housing issues in our community. As part of that mission the Social Planning Society sponsors brown-bag lunches that bring together agencies in the Comox Valley who provide support for various activities related to the physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing of all citizens of the Comox Valley. The most recent brown bag lunch focused on how agencies and clients are affected by homelessness in the Comox Valley. As well as the usual agency attendees, candidates vying for council seats in the Comox Valley were invited and several came and participated in the discussion. According to the Canadian Homelessness Research Network (2012) homelessness describes the situation of an individual or family without stable, permanent, appropriate housing, or the immediate prospect, means and ability of acquiring it. It has been estimated that there are up to 300 people in the Comox Valley who are homeless and 3,000 people at risk. Those at risk include women and children leaving abusive relationships, youth leaving foster care, persons with mental health and/or addiction challenges, workers in low-wage, part-time, temporary positions. Agencies at the brown bag lunch reported on children in school without adequate food or clothing, adults unable to fill in forms for social assistance because of lack of functional literacy skills, youth leaving foster care with no job or housing prospects, friends couch surfing with friends because their jobs don’t pay enough to afford decent rental housing, single moms who have moved
five times in one year because of inadequate and expensive housing options. A co-ordinated Comox Valley effort will be necessary to bring about viable, affordable, and appro-
priate solutions for the challenges faced by our neighbours and friends in this community. One of the steps in getting that co-ordinated effort could be to have the Comox Valley Regional District cre-
ate a regional service that supports finding the resources to actually build and maintain affordable and supportive housing options. In order to create that service there must be community agreement
that tax dollars will be used to support it. The question on the ballot on Nov. 15 is one way of gauging the community’s willingness for this. The question is: “How much annual property tax would
you be willing to pay to reduce homelessness in the Comox Valley.” Choices on the ballot are: $0, $5 per year on a $300,000 property, or $10 per year on a $300,000 property. The Comox Valley
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Or, get up to a $5,000 cash discount on remaining 2014 models** vw.ca *Lease payments of $175/$323/$215 on the Jetta/Tiguan/Passat must be made on a monthly basis and cannot be made bi-weekly. $1,000 in credits available on 2015 Jetta, Tiguan and Passat gas models (excluding GLI model) to be applied to monthly lease payments. Limited time lease off er available through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit, based on a new and unregistered 2015 Jetta 2.0L / Tiguan 2.0T / Passat 1.8T base model with 5/6/5-speed manual transmission. $1,395/$1,610/$1,395 freight and PDI included in monthly payment. 48/36/48-month term at 1.9%/0.5%/1.9% APR. $0/$0/$2,475 down payment, $230/$370/$270 security deposit and fi rst monthly payment in excess of payment credits (if applicable) due at lease inception. Total lease obligation: $8,400/$11,628/$12,795. 64,000/48,000/64,000-kilometre allowance; charge of $0.15/km for excess kilometres. PPSA fee, license, insurance, registration, any dealer or other charges, options and applicable taxes are extra. **Limited time discount on cash purchase only of select new and unregistered 2014 models remaining in dealer inventory. Example: $5,000 cash discount available on the 2014 CC 2.0T Highline with 6-speed manual transmission, to be applied against the fi nal negotiated price. Discount varies by model. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Dealer order/ trade may be necessary. Off ers end December 1, 2014 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Models shown: 2015 Jetta 1.8T Highline, $27,385 / 2014 Tiguan 2.0T Highline R-Line, $41,800 / 2014 Passat 1.8T Highline, $32,270. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Visit vw.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo, “Das Auto & Design”, “Jetta”, “Tiguan” and “Passat” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. © 2014 Volkswagen Canada.
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ACROSS 1 Cover again, as a gift 7 Slyly spiteful 12 The “E” of NEA: Abbr. 16 “Hulk” director — Lee 19 R&B singer Keys 20 Degrade 21 Bite-size Nabisco treat 23 Actress Swank comes next? 25 “That’s been canceled” 26 Large truck 27 Singer — James 28 Sign of good or ill 29 Disobeys established rules on how to make and serve meat sauce? 37 Shaped like a bagel 38 “What —!” (“How dull!”) 39 Ship locale 40 Donkey serving morning meals? 45 Biblical land with a queen 50 “Say it — so, Joe!” 51 Cuts into small cubes 52 Chi preceder 55 Landfill woe 56 Classic autos 57 Made in the manner of 58 Hairdo for folks going after prey? 62 Detroit-to-Nashville dir. 63 “Mr. —” (1983 hit for Styx) 66 Ropy 67 Sun blockers worn while on vacation? 72 Ireland’s longest river 75 Events for bulldoggers 76 Cut grass 79 Business that makes flag holders? 81 Join together 84 Lion growth 85 “— further review ...” 86 Grassy area 87 In harmony 89 Met solo 90 Must-haves 92 Positively charged atom moving very quickly? 97 One may shout “Out!” 100 Brutish types 101 Is defined as 102 Groups with no university teachers as members? 110 Sector 111 Hipsters’ talk 112 Roman poet 113 Shrink
115 Thing influencing the decision to use whitewash? 123 Aardvark lookalike 124 Bring to mind 125 Bit of ado 126 Part of UCLA 127 Ship’s left 128 Keyed in 129 Biting writing DOWN 1 Rally cheer 2 — Lilly 3 Wheaton of TV and film 4 Blu-ray player brand 5 Ill from flying 6 Check endorser 7 “Pipe down!” 8 Crunchable muscles 9 Upsilon preceder 10 Mao — -tung 11 “It’s true” 12 Gives forth 13 Quaint paper copies 14 Hazardous 15 Org. in “Homeland” 16 Eatery lure 17 Israeli desert 18 Stupid or thuggish 22 — about (circa) 24 Mime duo? 27 Fancy jug 29 Fishing rowboats 30 Before this time, to bards 31 Royal decrees 32 Abhorrence 33 Fades away 34 Coach Holtz 35 Part of ETA: Abbr. 36 Sedan liquid 37 Some ski lifts 41 Rx org. 42 Bring pain to 43 Neck cover 44 Make a pick 46 Neighbors of Navajos 47 Ideal garden 48 Tennis’ Björn 49 Military force 53 Cat sound 54 Really liking 58 “Hiya” 59 — Reader (alternative magazine) 60 De — (anew) 61 Cur’s sound 64 Other, to Tomás 65 Great asset
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Sideways up Dad’s bro Wrench, e.g. “This one’s —” (“I’ll buy”) “The battle —” Rotated Expect Emollient plant “Maid” of Robin Hood Kin of leeks Gets off the bottle Faux follower H.S. class Winter mo. San — (Bay Area city) Yemen city “Of course, Señor!” Spanish for “south” Skin feature Grade A item Slice of history “Star Wars” queen Rum cocktail Xanax maker Tennis’ Rafael Maine university city Pond creatures Window part Open to view Divided into districts Batting stat Slight fights Enervate “— me go!” It climbs walls Do a floor job “I Like —” (’50s slogan) Abridge Angle lead-in Bobby of the rink Dark deli loaf
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