Comox Valley Record, November 12, 2015

DON'T CARE!

6

2$ for

Earthbound Farm

WATCH FOR

Triple

Q-Points!

Organic Spring Mix or Zen Blend

Wednesday November 18

5oz Clamshell

COMOX VALLEY

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015

VOLUME 30 | NO. 91

THE

CHILL IN THE AIR?

Cool weather comforts!

Record

349 B 5th Street, Courtenay (250) 334-2043

40 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

$1.25

COFFEE WITH Dianne Hawkins

■ P7

NEWS More hardware for Helen Helen Austin, and Big Little Lions partner Paul Otten, won the Ensemble Of The Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards on Sunday.

Austin was the only B.C. entertainer to win.

■ P3

Whole Boneless Pork Loin

2

49

5.49 per kg

Organic Apple Juice 2.84lt

an Island Original.

Copyright © 2015 Quality Foods and its licensors. All Rights Reserved. Photos for Presentation Purposes Only • All QF Stores Email: customerservice@qualityfoods.com

7

77

LICABL PP

EES EF

www.qualityfoods.com

Santa Cruz

Prices in effect November 13-15, 2015

349 B 5th Street, Courtenay (250) 334-2043

scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

349 B 5th Street, Courtenay (250) 334-2043

99

PLUS A

Sausage, Potato & Cheese, Spinach & Cheese, 480-600gr

Large Selection & While Supplies Last

4

Oven Fresh Rolls

■ Scott Stanfield

The controversial lawsuit between the City of Courtenay and the owners of Maple Pool Campground has come to a close.

Following an in-camera meeting Monday at council, Mayor Larry Jangula said the claim and counterclaim relating to land-use and safety issues at the Headquarters Road Campground has been settled on mutually agreeable terms.

Jangula said he is “incredibly 349 B 5th Street, Courtenay (250) 334-2043

P&S Frozen Foods

100 gr

Large Selection &

ni

Per

Blowout While Supplies Plus You’ll Still Get Sale YourLast Plus You’ll Still Get Your Large Selection & 2ND PAIR2ND FREE! PAIR FREE! While Supplies Last

for entertai

99

Settled:

79

at

ng

G

re

1

Steelhead Fillets

!

$

Little Cedar Falls

PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK

2ND PAIR FREE!

Min. 450gr

Jin and Dali Lin have been embroiled in a lawsuit with the City of Courtenay over zoning regulations of their campground for five years. The Maple Pool Campground is used as an affordable housing alternative for approximately 50 at-risk individuals.

Plus You’ll Still Get Your

12

NANAIMO

Find us on page 7

Extra Aged Cheddar Cheese

from

Frame

FRESH

Bothwell

LB

Blowout Sale

for

$

2$

Per

Packed house for sewage meeting

Frame $ 79 Frame Blowout Sale 79

6

Selected, 355-384ml

In hopes of strengthening the democratic process of former communist Ukraine, Comox council voted to apply to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for participation in their Partnership for Local Economic Development and Democratic Governance.

■ P3

$

Litehouse

Dressings

Comox helping Ukraine

City of Courtenay and Lins come to terms on Maple Pool lawsuit

relieved” the dispute is over — “like somebody’s taken a big weight off my back” — noting council has heard from the public and was prepared to consider its options.

“We had an excellent mediator, I understand, and we had excellent representation on behalf of our council and also on behalf of the Lins.”

Maple Pool — which provides lowrent housing for about 50 at-risk individuals — flooded in 2009 and 2010.

The following year, the City initiated legal action against campground owners Dali and Jin Lin. Technically, zoning has prohibited the couple from housing people on the property. Advocates have argued that most of the ten-

ants would become homeless if evicted.

Jangula said the settlement ensures the site will preserve affordable housing and protect residents from flood hazards, and protects the City from future liability for flood hazards and costs, along with environment and fish protection.

“Five years, one month and three days,” Jin Lin said, regarding the amount of time that’s passed since the ordeal began.

Strict terms of the settlement are confidential, but the Lins have entered into a covenant restricting the use of up to 53 sites at the campground exclusively for affordable housing.

See MAPLE POOL, Page 3

In a Tuesday presentation to the regional district sewage commission, members of the MacDonald Wood Park Society, opposing the Croteau Road pump station proposal, suggested a better option would be to replace the Courtenay pump station.

■ P6

ARTS

Reggae artist in Cumberland Four-time Juno Award winner Exco Levi will bring his entirely new style of reggae music to the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland, Nov. 14.

■ P21

SPORTS Ice crowned volleyball champs

Mark R. Isfeld Ice went undefeated to claim the senior boys volleyball North Island championship this past weekend in front of a great home crowd.

■ P31

FEATURES Take Us Along Community Service

WE SPECIALIZE IN

■ P14 ■ P16

NATURAL QUARTZ, GRANITE AND LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS! 250-334-2126 #1-2989 Kilpatrick Avenue

TH MERIT HOME FURNITURE MERIT 30 30 SERVING

2 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Merit Home Hot Buys!

AY MMER SUM HO 5 DHOT 488 THE GREATEST SAVE

$$$

SAVE

YOU FOR $1200 MICROFIBER 28 YEARS! SAVE $$$ SAVE $$$ SAVE SOFA $$$

$$$

E L A S HOT BUYS SOFA SLEEPERS SO !

R E 198 V E eper Ashley La-Z-Boy SofaSofa Sleeper Sleeper Decor-Rest Ashley Sofa Sofa Slee S SAVE

500

$

NOW

298

$

NOW

299

SAVE

$

400

$

Reg. $799

SAVE from

700

$

788

$

ASHLEY RECLINER

$

5 PCE PUB HEIGHT DINING SET

POWER LIFT CHAIR

NOW

119999

NOW

899

SAVE $800

Reg. $1500

Reg. $699

ASHLEY RECLINER

FROM

$

5 PCE RUSTIC DINING SET

NOW

$

SOLID WOOD

BEDROOM SUITE

$

WASHER/DRYER SET $ ASHLEY RECLINER $1599 2199

LEATHER HTL SOFA SLEEPER HIDE-A-BED

$

Headboard, Footboard, Rails, Mirror & Dresser

6 PIECE

each NOW

pc.

1899

SAVE

$

$

Memory Foam Mattress

Night stand & 5 drawer chest extra

SAVE $1100

BUTTER SOFT

SAVE $800

CELEBRATING 18 YEARSIN INPORT PORTALBERNI ALBERNI Pair Special CELEBRATING 18 YEARS Not exactly as shown

REG. $799

QUEEN MATTRESSES from

169999

999

$

$

NOW

1599 1599 NIIV SA R NN AN VEER RS AR A Y Y EVENTSALE EVENT SALE E E V V A A S S$SAVAVEE S $ 298 11984000$ 50 $$ 100500 $ 9 1100799 11 $$4 0

BEDROOM SET

NO •

SAVE $900

788 Money

30YEARS YEARSON ONVANCOUVER ISLAND 30 ISLAND 7 cu.VANCOUVER ft

LIMITED STOCK. *PRICES FOR MATTRESSES ONLY. ITEMS MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS SHOWN.

Down • Interest • Payments for 1 788 Full Year o.a.c.

NOW ee id gg rNOW r id MANY FF MANY 4.2 cu. ft high efficiency washer

high efficiency Dryer

$ HURRY! SALE ENDS MONDAY 5PM! FLOOR FLOOR 488 ASHLEY 9 9 9 2 9 SIMMONS BEAUTIREST $ 2 ir $ a h ir C a r rC h MODEL ee nn e lili MODEL cc e yyRR lele * hh ss AA FREE DELIVERY QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS SAVE UP TO 70% OFF! 9 9 9 4 9 $ 4 ir $ a h ir C a h r C e n r li e c n c li ee yyRR oo bb L ZZ aa 779 L NOW 6PC GRAYSON $1000 PUB STYLE DINING SET QUEEN TWIN KING DOUBLE TWIN Q REG. $999 9 9 9 $488 2 O 9 T $ 2 P O BEDROOM SET r U T (TABLE & 4 CHAIRS) r $ UP ee hh ss aa hw MICRO FIBER SOFA

CONTEMPORARY STYLE SOFA

$

HOT BUYSMATTRESSES - M H SAVE DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS

SAVE $700

hw isis - inDD t -tin ilil uu BB

LOVE SEAT $

$500 on all mattresses $999 and up

Flared arms and soft chenille upholstery fabric

% % 00 -6 % -6 3 PIECE LEATHER SECTIONAL % 00 $ 44

DECOR-REST SOFA SLEEPER $1599 ueen Primo Twin Restonic King Simmons Double Primo Twin Reston Qu ID 2699 E W ID E 0 R W 0 O E 0 T 4 R 0 S O $ T 4 F S e $ v O F o e F t v O S SECTIONA to

$

NOW

NOW

349 $ 149 1299 299 149 $599 $ $S

$

20 COLOURS TO CHOOSE FROM

498

NOW $

$ 2 RECLINERS PLU 0 2$ RECLINERS 22 0 $ 2 n e SALE n u e Q e u 0 Q 8 1 0 $ 8 PLUS CHAISE 1 REG $2400 le $ b u le ub oo 5 0DD

ea 7 1098 99 9e a 7 $$ SAVE UP TO 70% e rs : : VE F re e zeezrs re to EckFSERTA SA ck to V InInSS SA| COMFORT SAVE SAVE9 SAVE $1500 DESIGNER SOFA SUPER $ 99 9 $2000 HOT BLACK RECLINING nla l$SET BUY ioa SAVE 50 11 le $$ g le in g S : in S ly : n $950 O ly n s s O e r t REG. $2199 s t e a r t at MM

$

Pillow Top

e pUripgrihgth t SOLD INFr SETS Fr e eeU o st Fr st t. o .F Fr u Made in Canada st O R C t.

0 .F 2 u C 0 2 R e O t hCehst ut.FC c uc.F 2 22 2

0 0 0 6 3 2 1 QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS

400

QUEEN SIZE

CHEST ADD $299 NIGHTSTAND ADD $199

550

NOW

599

SAVE $1300

$ 60 799 2

t n $ $ etcio S $ $FAMOUS S ec R WORLD | COMFORT $ S O R e O v o e L v o & L a f & o S ofa

NOW

5 $ 99N9 5 s $ e s r t s t e a r t t M a n M e ue n REG $4000 ue ets tQQ atuytryers eu ea BB SET 00 0 44 s s$$ es Mtattrters

een K Simmons Twin Primo King Double Restonic Twin Primo Que F Simmons F A F T S A T & S R & E R D E N I D K IN SAVE

$

RR IE LOIE SH ER RI LO RR KI ND ER ER SH ER RI KI ND

699 199 1799 798 ort rt k Yo u, uP,oP han k Yo ThTan like toto uld like wuold wo p p rt su o l pp ort $1600 loya l su r ya lo r yo uru foyo i, r lber ni,nfo Aer ar!s!!

Alb 8 ye ars! t81ye pas t 1 eas e p eses thth

$

REG. $3499

SAVE

$

$$

SAVE

$

$ 798 349 199 $

• 987 Individually wrapped pocket coils with total edge foam encasement • Cool twist gel foam • Super support foam and pillow soft foam

a mM a om Fa y o r F o y m r e o M m e n e M e n u e ue QQ HIGH LOFT PILLOW TOP Reg. $1299 3 PCE DINETTE SET SOLD IN SETS SOFA NOW

$1999

SAVE

RESTONIC $ $

US O FINDFIND US ON

SAVE

SAVE

1300 Homewood Rd | |250-286-0868 MON-SAT. 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM SUN. NOON - 4 PM

| 250.724.6644 2935 3rd | 250.724.6644 2935 3rd AveAve 2967 A Kilpatrick Ave. 250-871-1177

$

$

- SAT 9AM -4PM MON9:30 SUN & HOLIDAYS MON-SAT. AM --5:50PM, 5:30 PM SUN. NOON -11AM 4 PM DAILY 9:30 - 5:30 SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS 11 - 4

NEWS

Maple Pool: Legal costs not disclosed

Hardware for Helen Austin Big Little Lions wins Ensemble of the Year at Canadian Folk Music Awards in Edmonton

■ Terry Farrell terry.farrell @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Helen Austin didn’t think things through very well when she packed for the Canadian Folk Music Awards.

She forgot to leave room for some extra baggage on the flight home.

Austin and her Big Little Lions songwriting partner Paul Otten, of Cincinnati, won the CFMA for Ensemble of the Year, at the Awards Gala Sunday evening in Edmonton.

The nomination was in support of their first full-length album, A Little Frayed, A Little Torn.

Being but a weekend jaunt to Edmonton, Austin only packed a small overnight bag to go along with her guitar.

She discovered later that a larger bag would have served a purpose.

“It’s awfully big,” she said of the award, with a laugh. “I looked at it after I won and said ‘oh. How am I going to fit this in my suitcase?’”

The CFMA award adds to an ever-growing list of achievements for Big Little Lions. In the short time Austin and Otten have been together, they have won first place in the International Songwriting Contest and the top prize of Song of the Year in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition.

Austin said the first time they connected on a project, she sensed something special.

“From the first song that he sent me that we sung together, I thought ‘wow, our voices really fit well together.’ I didn’t really know him that well, when we first decided to work together.”

There are some hurdles, dealing with the fact that they live more than 4,100 kilometres apart, but Austin says it’s working so far.

“I don’t know why it works, but it does,” she said.

The CFMA Ensemble of the Year T:8.5"

■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ 3

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

T:8.5"

Continued from Page 1 The sites are located at the highest elevations of the property, away from the most direct path of river flows in a flood event.

Moreover, the Lins and residents are providing the City with waivers of liability relating to flood hazards and costs. The Lins have also agreed to protect from further development a 30-metre area for environmental and fish protection along the banks of the Tsolum River and other streams.

As an option, the settlement also allows the couple to operate 23 legally, non-conforming seasonal and short-term campgrounds at market rates, Jangula read from a joint public statement.

“It’s very good news to the people at Maple Pool. None of them will be evicted,” Jin said.

“Many of them have mental issues.

“Now they can relax and have a very good lifestyle…It’s very difficult for them. Thanks to the whole community (for their) support.”

Dali notes the tenants cannot afford rent anywhere else in the Valley.

“They cannot be in a regular apartment,” he said, noting the refurbished RVs offer privacy while the river offers peace and tranquility.

“I think the positive thing is that for people who are vulnerable citizens, it is now providing some a long-term consistency,” Jangula said. “I think it (settlement) helps the Lins, who we all agree have provided a wonderful service for the community. And I think it makes the community a better place to live.”

Jangula could not comment on legal costs, IN DISCOUNTS though it was known the case had incurred a SELECT MODELS six-figure expense.

Jin said the lawsuit has been costly.

“That’s the only thing ITH can say. A lot,” she said. “This is a time to move on. Personally, we thank the people who call themselves the Friends of Maple Pool. Without them, without the community support, nothing good would happen.”

Most of the housing units at Maple Pool Campground are the result of a community-driven donation program. A few years ago, the Lins met with Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness co-founder Tom Grant, and created a connection through the RV Program, a program where individuals can donate gently used RVs which are cleaned, and then placed on property at Maple Pool to house those in need.

0 7, 000 % OR $ FINANCING FOR UP TO

UP TO

MONTHS

ON

Φ

OFFER ENDS NOVEMBER 30

2015 SORENTO

“HIGHEST RANKED MIDSIZE SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.” BY J.D. POWER.

Helen Austin with the Canadian Folk Music Award for Ensemble of the Year (Big Little PHOTO supplied Lions).

Award was particularly special, as album I’m Not A Bunny, nominated THE ALL-NEW Austin was the only B.C. artist hon- for a 2015 award. oured this year.

Although 2.4L LX FWD Swanson did not win this “I had no idea … usually there are year, Austin said this is just the quite a few B.C. artists that win, soLEASE I beginning for the budding star, who FROM $1,975 DOWN AT Ω just assumed I was one of many,” said performed at the Awards.

THAT’S LIKE $ $ % WEEKLY PAYING ONLY Austin.

“She did the showcase Saturday ≠ This was Austin’s second CFMAMONTHLY night and she60just blew everyone APR FOR MONTHS award. She won the Children’s Album away I know we are going to be INCLUDES $500 CREDIT≠ of the Year award in 2013 for Always talking about her for a long time,” Be A Unicorn. said Austin, of her protegé. “EveryAustin had connections to that cat- body was saying ‘wow, she’s only nine 2016 AWD SPORTAGE egory this year as well. and she’s so on it, and her rhythm is She produced nine-year-old Comox great’ … everyone was just gushing. singer-songwriter Stella Swanson’s So that was really cool.”

2016 SORENTO

67

292

Sorento SX Turbo AWD shown‡

BC Hydro is being spilled past the Comox dam and down Puntledge River for reservoir NOthe CHARGE ° control and flood risk management.

BC Hydro forecasting ON OTHER 2016is SORENTO MODELS. another moderate stormCASH for Thursday and Friday, with the potenPURCHASE ONLY. tial for a stronger storm on Monday.

The normal water release from the dam for this time of year is about 32 m3/s. The Puntledge River will see river flows up to about 45 m3/s.

BC Hydro’s Stephen Watson added there is no risk for downstream flooding at this time.

OR

1.9

Ω

BC Hydro flood risk management

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

5-Star Safety Ratings More Stars. Safer Cars.

2016

SORENTO

2.4L LX FWD

THAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY

WEEKLY

2015 SORENTO

“HIGHEST RANKED MIDSIZE SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.” BY J.D. POWER.

T:8.5"

0

% FINANCING FOR UP TO

MONTHS

OR

$ UP TO

OFFER ENDS NOVEMBER 30

TH

2503349993 2016 AWD SPORTAGE

2016

ALLWHEEL DRIVE

2016 SPORTAGE

0

IN DISCOUNTS

Φ

or No charge

on other 2016 Sorento Models.

THEMONTHLY NEW Cash purchase only.

APR FOR 60 MONTHS Includes $500 Credit

7, 000

ON SELECT MODELS

$1,975 DOWN AT

292 1.9%

$

67

$

LEASE FROM

%

FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS

SPORTAGE Sportage SX Luxury shown‡

0

or No charge

THAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY

2015

69

OPTIMA $

ALLWHEEL DRIVE

on other 2016 FINANCING FOR Sportage Models.

Cash purchase only.

84 MONTHS

LX AT

THAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY

69

$

OR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

°

ON OTHER 2016 SPORTAGE MODELS. CASH PURCHASE ONLY.

Ω

WEEKLY

$500 DOWN AT

298 0%

$

MONTHLY APR FOR 36 MONTHS WEEKLY Optima SX Turbo Includes $2,000 Credit shown‡

2015 OPTIMA LX AT

NO CHARGE

LEASE FROM

298 0%

LEASE $ FROM

$500 DOWN AT

Ω

MONTHLY

APR FOR 36 MONTHS ≠

INCLUDES $2,000 CREDIT≠

Sorento SX Turbo AWD shown

Sportage SX Luxury shown

TAKE A TEST DRIVE, GET A

FREE $100 VOUCHER

ENTER- TO WIN AN ALL INCLUSIVE TRIP FOR 2

Optima SX Turbo shown

Learn more at kia.ca Contest ends January 4th

§

AND

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED www.courtenaykia .com 1025A COMOX T:8.5"RD., COURTENAY

SEE DEALER FOR MORE INO

DLR #80391

4 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Comox to apply for participation in Ukraine economic development initiative ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

In hopes of strengthening the democratic process of former communist Ukraine, Comox council voted to apply to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for participation in their Partnership for Local Economic Development and Democratic Governance.

The idea was presented at Wednesday’s committee of the whole meeting from a delegation presentation from Stewart Goodings, a former consultant for FCM, who explained he first went to Ukraine in 1992, to

assist the country with the transition from the communist to the democratic system.

“Under the old system, local governments didn’t have much power or control,” he said. “The idea is to share a lot of knowledge … (there is) a lot of mutual respect between the two countries.”

Goodings added citizens in smaller communist countries simply didn’t have any opportunity to participate in the governance of their communicates.

“Now Canada has the opportunity to do that again.”

The program through FCM is a five year, $19.5 million program in Ukraine with the goal to support long-term social and economic growth and prosperity. Municipal volunteers would

advise PLEDDG’s initiatives.

Coun. Ken Grant asked what - if any - the costs would be for the town.

“Cost - all travel expenses and out-of-pocket … would be covered by the project. There are costs involved in terms of time,” noted Goodings.

The initiative is funded by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada.

Coun. Hugh MacKinnon added he believes the concept is worthwhile and recommended the town apply.

The motion was unanimously passed with the exception of Mayor Paul Ives who was not present.

••• Council approved first, second and third reading to a slight

increase to 2016 water, sewer and waste collection and disposal fees.

In his report to council last week Don Jacquest, director of finance for the town, said beginning Jan. 1, 2016, the Comox Valley Regional District is planning to increase bulk water rates by 0.02 per cubic metre, plus a 10 per cent increase in its sewer requisition, and another $10/tonne increase at the landfill.

The town purchases their water and uses utility services through the regional district.

He added in his report the town’s 2015-2019 financial plan anticipated for the rises and projected increases in the 2016 utility fees to pay for them: $6 more for water (from $327 to

$333 per residence); $27 more in sewer (from $348 to $375) and $12 more for garbage (from $198 to $210).

Jacquest added there is good news - to Sept. 30 the town’s bulk water purchases are down eight per cent and the sewer flows are down more than two per cent.

He credits that mostly to the Stage Three water restrictions throughout the summer, but added he hopes some of the efficiencies will persist.

Despite the regional district’s rate increase, he proposed no increase to flat rate fees for water and proposed less of an increase to the flat rate for residential sewer ($21 instead of $27).

letters@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Vancouver Island’s

SEASONS BEST

Authorized Dealer

Artisan

wood to works CALL US: 250-331-9392

2267 Cousins Rd., Courtenay • dale@woodtoworks.com

SANDWICK WATERWORKS DISTRICT

Coupon Event

Storewide Savings!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held

Tuesday, Nov. 24th at 7 pm Vanier Senior Secondary, Band Room On Headquarters Road All residents are urged to attend.

Important discussions on the future of Sandwick Waterworks District

The

100 Bonus

$

LARGEST Selection of

Coupon

PETITES

* Applies to al l in-s specials, cl tock special order m erchandise earance ite *Some cond , ev ms & access ories. Min pu en advertised excluded. Coitions apply. Limit on rchase $599. up e on pe r m household. ust be pres other offers . We ta Hot Bu ented

North of the Malahat

in ys and prio ke $100 of f the ticke store. Cannot be r sales

co ted prices.

Offer Ends mbined with any Courtenay Nov 16th, 20 29 15.

Victoria 35 37 Kilpatrick Ave 25087 01 160 Sa an 74 ich Road 25 Nanaimo 32 0-38 00 North Isla nd Hwy 250- 2-5269 756-4114

(sizes 2-16) BABY BOOMERS SHOP HERE!

Island Owned & Operated · Visit us online at: www.la-z-boyvi.com Courtenay Victoria Nanaimo

UPPER LONGWOOD STATION 1-5771 Turner Rd, Nanaimo Mon to Sat 10am to 5:30 & Sun 11am to 4pm 250-751-7799

Ronald McDonald House Charities®

2937 Kilpatrick Ave 3501 Saanich Road (at Blanshard) 3200 North Island Hwy (Country Club Mall)

MON - THURS 10 - 5:30

FRI 10 - 7

SAT 10 - 5:30

(250) 871-6074 (250) 382-5269 (250) 756-4114

or Toll-Free 1-855-203-0857 or Toll-Free 1-877-452-5269 or Toll-Free 1-866-756-4114

SUN: 12 - 5 (Courtenay 11-4)

*See store for details. Some conditions apply. Limit one per household. Min. purchase $599. Hot Buys and prior sales excluded. Cannot be combined with any other offers. We take $100 off the ticketed prices. Not all items available at all locations. Offer ends Nov 16th, 2015.

■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ 5

ENJOY THE OUTDOORS COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

ALL IN SEASONS IN YOUR

Hunting Lodge…

CAMPER!!

CAMPER

Storm Watch Cabin…

2015 Lance 865 Short Box model MSRP 34,840 $ YEAR-END SALE 26,962 $

Liquidation PRICE $113 Bi-weekly oac

*

View today online at www.arbutusrv.ca or at our Merville Location • 2603 Sackville Rd.• 1.866.330.2174 View our YEAR

END LIQUIDATION SAVINGS View YEAR ROUND our YEAR END LIQUIDATION SAVINGS YEAR ROUND

onRV’ing over 700Available!

NEW & PRE-ENJOYED

onlineNIGHT at FREE 5 DAY/4 STAY

RVs

on over 700 NEW & PRE-ENJOYED RVs RV’ing Available! online at

FREE 5 DAY/4 NIGHT STAY

www.arbutusrv.ca www.arbutusrv.ca EXCLUSIVE TO EVERY ARBUTUS RV PURCHASER

EXCLUSIVE TO EVERY ARBUTUS RV PURCHASER

NANAIMO 250-245-3858

MILL BAY 250-743-3800

SIDNEY 250-655-1119

COURTENAY MERVILLE 250-337-2174

PORT ALBERNI 250-724-4648

Toll Free 1-888-272-8887

Toll Free 1-800-665-5581

Toll Free: 1-888-272-8888

Toll Free: 1-866-330-2174

Toll Free: 1-877-724-4648

freight,freight, excludingexcluding Road Ready Package Taxes.Package PAYMENTS based total price including freight and taxes down (or equivalentfreight trade). Variable interestless rate at10% the timedown of calculation 6.99% on approved (OAC), amortized *520atbi-weekly pymts/5/20 term. Zero down optiononavailable on request (on approved ▲Totalover Price including freight, excluding Road Ready term, **520 bi-weekly ♦ ◆Total Total Price Priceincluding including Road and Ready andonTaxes.

PAYMENTS based on less total10%price including and taxes (or equivalent trade).credit Variable interestoverrate the time of calculation 6.99% approved credit (OAC), credit). amortized *390 bi-weekly pymts/5/15 Package and Taxes.term, PAYMENTS based bi-weekly on total price including freight and taxes****130 less 10% down (or equivalent trade). Variable interest at the time of calculation 6.99%ononrequest approved credit (OAC), amortized over *390bi-weekly pymts/5/15 term, **520 bi-weekly pymts/5/20 term, ***260bi-weekly pymts/5/10 term, ****130bi-weekly pymts/5/5 term. Zero down option available on request (on approved credit).

DL#8996 DL #8996 pymts/5/20 ***260 pymts/5/10 term, bi-weekly pymts/5/5 term.

Zeroratedown option available (on approved credit).

6 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Croteau Road pump station opponents pack sewage commission meeting ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Opponents of a proposed sewage pump station at Croteau Road fear the project will damage forested trails, block beach access, threaten the last remaining salt marsh in Comox Bay and disturb archaeological remains.

In a Tuesday presentation to the regional district sewage commission, members of the MacDonald Wood Park Society suggested a better option that would save money in the long run and generate no public pushback would be to replace the Courtenay pump station.

Brad Dillen notes

the proposed Comox No. 2 pump station would cost an estimated $11.6 million — for now — though the number magnifies to almost $32 million when long-term costs and inflation are considered. The Courtenay station upgrade would cost $22.9 million.

“I have been assured this option would meet planned capacity requirements in the future without a second pump station required along the route,” Dillen said before a packed house. “The advisory group recommended these two options should be studied further…. Considering the potential major impact of this decision on taxpayers over the short- and long-term, preparing a detailed financial analysis of these options should be expected by tax-

RCMP REPORT

payers. As responsible politicians you should want this information to support a decision of this size, so taxpayers can have a clear picture of the decisions that are being made…Making a decision too quickly could and may and will have a profound impact on the future of the Valley.”

Area B director Rod Nichol feels the commission has not adequately addressed all options related to upgrades needed for handling sewage. He also feels money has influenced the scope of the solution.

He suggests a public forum is needed to explore all options.

“The handling of our sewage is a problem that will be with us forever,” Nichol said. “A quick fix is not a solution.”

But Courtenay director/commission

chair Manno Theos feels “time is of the essence,” knowing the urgency of the Willemar bluffs.

The proposed No. 2 station would facilitate the installation of a forcemain from Croteau to the wastewater treatment plant, bypassing Willemar Bluff near Goose Spit.

“I’m really concerned,” Comox director Maureen Swift said. “I know MacDonald Wood is a gorgeous place, but if that pipe goes and we’re destroying all our beaches and our shellfish industry, we are going to have a bigger problem on our hands. I would not want to be responsible for that.”

The commission defeated motions to have staff conduct a financial analysis of the Courtenay station, and to obtain a third party opinion

section of fencing on fire with the aid of gasoline. Courtenay fire also attended the scene.

This investigation is continuing.

On Nov. 8 police were called to a report of a theft of two firearms from an unlocked truck in Comox. Sometime overnight someone stole a 7mm calibre rifle and a 410 single barrel shotgun from the vehicle. This investigation is continuing with charges pending in relation to unsafe storage of firearms.

Wrong lane

Slashing spree

Torched fence

During the early morning hours of Nov. 5 police were called to the scene of a fire on the 300 block of Nim Nim place in Courtenay. The investigation revealed that someone had set a

Police received reports on Nov. 8 of 13 vehicles having their tires slashed while parked on the 500 block of Pidcock Avenue and Menzies Avenue in Courtenay. All the owners report that sometime overnight is when the vandalism took place.

BOLO for stolen Dodge Ram

On the morning of Nov. 9 police were called to a report of a theft of a vehicle. The driver stated that the vehicle had been parked on the lot at 450 – Eighth St. in Courtenay at the time of the theft. The vehicle is a Grey 2008 Dodge Ram pickup and had a canopy on the back. On the canopy there were company logo stickers in the name of Ecofish Research Victoria.

Marion Logan

Mortgage Broker

FERRiEs schEdulE

WINNING NUMBERS

FRI NOV 6 2015 LOTTO MAX 01 10 12 20 29 35 47 Bonus 04 EXTRA 07 29 34 48 Saturday Nov 7 2015

6/49 02 03 09 17 20 21 Bonus 11 BC/49 02 09 13 21 25 44 Bonus 14 EXTRA 47 50 92 93

NANAIMO to VANCOUVER Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay

Effective to December 19, 2015 6:30 am Daily • 8:30 am Daily • 10:30 am Daily 12:30 pm Daily • 3:00 pm Daily • 5:00 pm Daily 7:00 pm Fri, Sat, and Sun Only • 9:00 pm Daily

VANCOUVER to NANAIMO Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay

Effective to December 19, 2015 6:30 am Daily • 8:30 am Daily • 10:30 am Daily 12:30 pm Daily • 3:00 pm Daily • 5:00 pm Daily 7:00 pm Daily • 9:00 pm Fri, Sat, and Sun Only

NANAIMO to VANCOUVER Duke Point to Tsawwassen

Effective to March 31, 2016 5:15am* • 7:45** • 10:15 • 12:45pm • 3:15 • 5:45*** • 8:15* 10:45* *Daily except Sat (excl Dec 26) Sun and Dec 25 & Jan 1 **Daily except Sun and Dec 25 & Jan 1 ***Daily except Sat (excl Dec 26)

VANCOUVER to NANAIMO Tsawwassen to Duke Point

Effective to March 31, 2016 5:15am* • 7:45** • 10:15 • 12:45pm • 3:15 • 5:45*** • 8:15* 10:45* *Daily except Sat (excl Dec 26) Sun and Dec 25 & Jan 1 **Daily except Sun and Dec 25 & Jan 1 ***Daily except Sat (excl Dec 26)

COMOX to POWELL RIVER Little River to Westview

Effective Until March 31, 2016 6:20am* • 10:00 • 3:15 pm** • 6:50*** • 7:15** *Daily except Dec 25 & Jan 1 **Daily except Wed & Sat ***Wed & Sat ONLY

POWELL RIVER to COMOX Westview to Little River

Effective Until March 31, 2016 8:05am* • 11:50 • 5:15pm** • 8:45 *Daily except Dec 25 & Jan 1 **Daily except Wed & Sat

Schedules are subject to change without notice.

Schedule provided by the Comox Valley Record.

“FRESH SEAFOOD ...

In the event of discrepancy between this and the official winning numbers list, the latter shall prevail.

all kinds ... all the time”

Fresh

We Have Dungeness Crab

Breakfast

Santa!

SATURDAY, November 28

Courtenay Legion Hall 367 Cliffe Avenue | Starting at 8 am

$

JORDAN ASHLEY BODECHON DOB: 1994-06-03 170 cms, 73 kgs, Brown hair , Blue eyes Warrants for: Breach of Probation X2 Breach of recognizance X3 Comox Valley file # 2015-4003 Warrants as of 2015-11-09

8 99/ lb

(Downstairs in Petro-Canada building Open 7 Days Week 10 am - 6 pm at Denman Ferry)

R Disability S avings Plan

egistered

250-335-1198 Fax 250-335-1198

Are you or your dependent receiving the federal disability tax credit?

Did you know there is up to $4500 per year available from the Canadian Government?

Call or visit the First Credit Union branch to learn more 250-336-2272 www.firstcu.ca

WANTED

FUN for ALL AGES with

201-1530 Cliffe Ave | Courtenay, BC | V9N 2K4

Stolen guns

On the evening of Nov. 4 police stopped a speeding vehicle on the Island Highway North near the Black Creek store. The vehicle was caught doing 111 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. The driver was charged under the motor vehicle act for excessive speed and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

On Nov. 4 a report was received of a near head-on collision on the Island Highway North on the Mission hill. The investigation revealed that a vehicle merging onto the highway from Muir Road, southbound, failed to go into the proper lane of travel and side-swiped another vehicle heading north, in their lane of travel.

The offending driver was charged for failing to keep right. No injuries resulted from this collision.

about information presented by Dillen.

The CVRD’s next steps in the process are to consult with the Town of Comox, the Ministry of Transportation and with K’ómoks First Nation (to review the archeological assessment) and to further consult with the Croteau Beach neighbourhood.

Hydrology assessments also need to be completed.

T. 250.897.3550 C. 250.465.2072 F. 250.897.3554 TF. 1.888.897.3550 E. marionlogan@invis.ca w. www.courtenaymortgagebroker.ca

KEVIN ANDERSON BOYD DOB: 1980-12-29 183 cms, 84 kgs, Brown Hair, Blue eyes Warrants for: Breach of probation X2 Comox Valley file # 2015-7799

Warrants as of 2015-11-09

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Coffee With....

■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ 7

Frame 79 Blowout Sale

$

Large Selection & 2ND PAIR FREE! While Supplies Last Plus You’ll Still Get Your

349 B 5th Street, Courtenay (250) 334-2043

Jason Kirouac, Registered Denturist BPS Masters Certified Member of Denturist Association of BC

519B 5th Street, Courtenay

250-897-1884

info@islanddentures.com Open Monday to Thursday 9am-4pm • Friday 9am-2pm

terry.farrell @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Intelligent shades that simplify your life.

FREE

cordless & topdown/bottomup upgrade on Duette honeycomb shades until December 18th, 2015

FREE TABLET with selected window shadings. †

250-941-7824

221C Church Street, Comox

www.blindsandbubbles.com

15 YEAR

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

TUES. NOV 17TH

CHORUS SKIN HEALTH ANALYZER Get a snapshot and an analysis of your current skin characteristics by a Chorus Aesthetician

Please call to book your appointment.

WED. NOV. 18TH

WALKER WEDNESDAY!

Are you in the right walker? Bring your walker in and our Home Health Care professionals will ensure it’s properly adjusted for the right fit.

No appointment necessary.

THURS. NOV 19TH & FRI. NOV 20TH

JOIN US FOR CAKE.

P

H

A

R

M

A

C

NNE WI OF THE R

Y

2015

F

Committed to your health. 2 5 0 . 3 3 9 . 5 0 5 0 Dedicated to your needs. 1782B Comox Ave., Comox

reader’s choice AWARD

O

Most people think of sandy beaches, or famous landmarks when planning a holiday.

Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Dianne Hawkins is not like most people.

When Dianne plans a day off, it may involve a short Island road trip on her vintage BMW motorbike, but when planning a holiday, more often than not, her “time off” surrounds helping those in need, in faraway places.

“I love doing humanitarian stuff.

I’ve made two trips to the Dominican Republic with Live Different – they build houses,” she said. You go down for a week and you build homes for people in impoverished areas.”

Dianne said her giving spirit is a deep-seeded family characteristic.

“I think it comes from my grandfather,” she said. “My dad’s dad lived a life of service to others. He lived until he was 96 and he was, up until the day he died... he’d go to the gym three times a week, and the rest of the week he’d spend going to old folks’ homes. He’d play the piano and sing to them. He would go to Zellers, buy those two-for-one meals,

PowerView ™ Motorization.

T

H E

E Y

■ Terry Farrell

eat one, get the other one packed up, then go visit shut-ins.

“My grandfather was very much about not drawing attention to the things we do, but doing them because we are called to. To you, much is given, and much is expected. That’s how my grandfather lived.”

Dianne has taken her grandfather’s ways to heart.

She has spent time in India, with the Dalits – the “untouchables” – against whom human rights abuses are a daily occurrence.

“Spending time at the Mercy Hospital, just feeding children, or visiting prostitutes and taking them food. It was ... I cried every day I was in India.”

Those humanitarian ways continue to be passed along in Dianne’s family. Her son spent three months in Indonesia, working in the garbage slums. Her daughter was the one to introduce Dianne to Live Different.

“I think that life is all about making life less difficult for one another.

That’s what it’s about.”

Dianne has made a difference in a lot of lives. She’s not done yet.

“My dream is to work one day with an organization that deals with social justice issues. Maybe human trafficking, rescuing young girls. I have a friend who is in Thailand right now, and he has raised enough money to make a film about the subject. He’s making a difference.”

NEW

L

L

Dianne Hawkins

C O M O X

VA

8 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

VIEWPOINT 60 in 60: We’ve disposed of the easy pounds A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

Editorial

Promise of electoral reform will be hard to keep

C

anada’s new prime minister, Justin Trudeau, is carrying around a lengthy laundry list of promises in the wake of the election. Perhaps none stir up greater reaction than his pledge to re-examine Canada’s “first-past-the-post” electoral system.

Trudeau’s 32-point plan to “restore democracy” included creating an all-party parliamentary committee to look at the potential alternatives, including proportional representation, ranked ballots, mandatory voting and online voting.

The problem for many is that the current system does not require the winner to glean the majority of votes cast. Since the number of votes can be split as many ways as there are parties and candidates, it means that the person who ends up representing the seat in Ottawa may also represent a minority of the constituents.

Among the alternatives to the first-past-thepost, the strongest and most frequently suggested is proportional representation, in which the seats in the Commons are apportioned according to each party’s share of the popular vote. But not only does this frequently mean electing multiple members in each district, it would make it almost impossible for any party to gather a majority of seats, increasing the likelihood of coalition governments.

Neither first-past-the-post nor the proportional representation is without faults or likely to remove voter dissatisfaction entirely.

There is simply no pleasing everyone.

The task of fine-tuning and weighing the electoral process to ensure fair proportional representation in each riding would seem to be endless. Where would such well-meaning but arbitrary tampering begin, and where would it end?

It might quickly become the proverbial road to hell, paved with good intentions but fraught with complications.

The new prime minister will have his work cut out for him living up to the promises made during the election campaign.

And few promises will be more eagerly awaited, and more heavily scrutinized, than his decision on the future of Canadian elections.

–Oak Bay News

60 in 60

It’s been four weeks since Erica and I started our 60 in 60 challenge, to lose 60 pounds between us in 60 weeks, combined.

How’s it going so far?

Just four weeks in, and we can already see, and more importantly, feel, a difference.

For those of you who have not been following along on our weekly blog at comoxvalleyrecord.com (in the opinions section), let me fill you in.

In the first four weeks, I put nearly 100 kilometres on my new running shoes, while Erica put about 40 hours of walking into hers.

As we mentioned in the first column, we are not doing this by dieting, per se. We both love food too much.

We have made only two significant changes in our diets.

I have removed what I refer to as stagnant sugars from my daily consumption of food. The sweets are off the desk. No more chocolates. No more candy. No more pop.

A month in, I can tell you it hasn’t been that difficult, considering how much candy I used to eat.

And how much candy is that? Well, let’s just say if you hear of drastic layoffs in Hershey, Pennsylvania, due to a sudden drop in chocolate consumption, I can be partly to blame.

for her.

It’s working, people!

And here’s the proof: Four weeks in, we have lost a total of 16.8 pounds combined.

We feel great. And it’s starting to show!

Now it gets tough. We know that the easiest weight to lose is the weight that has been around for the shortest period of time; the “transient” weight, so to speak. The next step is to attack what I like to call the “resident” weight; the pounds that have pretty much made a home on our bodies. These pounds have been here awhile. They moved in many years ago and have no desire to leave on their own accord. You know, like the child that returns home in his or her mid-20s and stays there for … ever. Speaking hypothetically, of course (Matthew and Ian, there will always be a spare bedroom for either of you). But it is a good analogy. Once the shock of that weight moving in has subsided, it becomes rather comforting.

So, now it’s time for me and Erica to get out of our comfort zones, so to speak.

We don’t expect next month’s loss total to be as high. But it will be just as satisfying.

••• Have you joined the 60 in 60 Nation? Send us an email (farrell60in60@gmail.com) to tell us your weight-loss story. It could end up in our next column.

Terry Farrell is the editor at the Comox Valley Record

Bob Castle

The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith,B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 1-888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org. All original content in this publication is copyright material belonging to Black Press. Any re-use or reproduction without the expressed, written consent of the copyright owner is strictly prohibited.

■ Terry & Erica Farrell

This year was the first time in many years that I did not go shopping on Nov. 1 specifically to buy boxes of Halloween chocolate at half price. Halloween chocolate… and Rockets… and Popeye cigarettes (they will always be Popeye cigarettes to me). Yes, I would load up the week after Halloween, every year.

In fact, this year we didn’t even load up FOR Halloween. Something tells me word got out that we were offering Fibre bars at our door this Halloween - we only had two “trick or treaters”.

But the logic behind that purchase is, if there are leftovers, at least they have some nutritional value.

Meanwhile, Erica has stopped the late-night snacking. The dogs have even stopped expecting to hear that 11 p.m. trip to the kitchen. (They would scamper to the fridge from wherever they were, as soon as they heard Erica move from the living room.)

Other than a weak moment on my part, involving a jelly bean-stuffed chocolate bar, we have been true to our words.

The other dietary change we have made was not planned. Our portions have shrunk; not consciously - we just both realize we don’t need to eat as much as we had been.

And it’s all been working.

After not even a month, I need a new belt. My current one does not fasten tight enough anymore.

The other day, Erica had to switch pants before going to work. Her comfy work jeans are now too loose

■ PHONE : 250.338.5811 ■ CIRCULATION : 250.338.0725 ■ CLASSIFIED : 1.855.310.3535 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.COM

The Comox Valley Record is published every Tuesday and Thursday by Black Press. The Record is distributed to more than 22,000 households in District 71. The Record is 100 per cent B.C. owned and operated.

CHRISSIE BOWKER PUBLISHER

TERRY FARRELL EDITOR

LIZ ROYER

SALES MANAGER

TERRY MARSHALL

CIRCULATION MANAGER

SUSAN GRANBERG

CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER

SALES: Peter Diespecker, Donna Lafontaine, Tracey Lawrence. EDITORIAL: Earle Couper (Sports Editor), Erin Haluschak, Scott Stanfield PRODUCTION: Leslie Eaton, Lenore Lowe, Coby Primrose, Debbie Salmon. RECEPTION: Karen Goldby CIRCULATION: Angela Pearce

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Smile Reminder: If opportunity doesn’t

Send your letter to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com, or drop it off at the Record office, 765 McPhee Ave. Please keep letters to a maximum of 300 words and sign with your name and hometown. We reserve the right to publish and to edit for space/clarity. Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are the sole opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the paper.

Homeless referendum discriminatory

Dear editor, Most of us are aware that homelessness is not just a local or provincial problem. It is a national one. The CVRD binding referendum, to take place Nov. 28, is to determine if the general public wants the property taxpayers to resolve this issue by increasing property taxes. No doubt the non-property owners will say “yes, make the property owners pay.”

Should a non-property voter have a say in how much to tax property owners? Targeting only one sector of society to pay the cost to resolve an unfortunate problem, that all society must solve, is discrimination. According to an article by Mr. Roger Albert, subsidized housing already exists. If so, this proposal is redundant.

The CVRD appears to have their hearts in the right place. However, this is a Canada-wide problem, one that should apply to a broader population. Perhaps they could consider joining all municipalities and their respective provincial governments to lobby the federal government to resolve it.

All income tax payers would then be contributing equally towards this issue, not just property owners.

If the result of this referendum is ‘yes’, we are a caring community but it will be the property owners funding the resulting service and will face ever-increasing taxes based on the proposed sliding scale and property assessed value.

A dangerous precedent is being set by this referendum.

As well, can you imagine the bureaucracy involved if each municipality governs and administers their own homeless issue? Will your tax dollars actually get to those who need it? Does the CVRD know how many homeless there are here and at what time of year? Let’s be very careful what we vote for.

Higher level governments should not be allowed to

download problems that are truly within their mandate.

This is clearly a federal issue and should not be left to each individual municipality to ask the property owners to pay through increased property tax.

Don Nickason Comox Valley

Fearmongers should turn the page

Dear editor, In the Thursday, Nov. 5 edition of the Record Ian Sibbald took the time to jot down his thoughts on a wide range of decades-old Trudeau/Liberal Party history in a letter to the editor (Chretien’s insight scares reader) He maintains that words spoken by Jean Chretien “frightened” him and went on from there to broadly paint Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party of Canada with brushstrokes from old political folderal.

The right of centre folks need to spend less time wishing ill to those of us to the left of centre and now in power in Alberta and federally.

Perhaps concentrate on a little navel gazing and ruminating upon what they have left behind to cause the electorate to quite soundly repudiate their positions.

I recall when they were the Progressive Conservative Party...worked quite well and they sure didn’t seem to be as afraid then as they maintain they are now.

Glenn Countryman, Comox

Sewer commission disregarded community

Dear Editor, I am writing to you as a resident of Area B who is puzzled and confused by the recent decision of the Sewer Commission to disregard the recommendation made by a committee that involved input and participation of local residents of the Haw-

Reader Poll This Week Vote online: comoxvalleyrecord.com

the

Record Comox Valley

kins-Croteau Neighbourhood group. This all-inclusive committee came up with a ranked list of potential sites.

The most highly rated choice for the safe redistribution of Courtenay and Comox sewage was to upgrade the existing sewage pump station, situated on industrial-zoned land adjacent to the former Field’s Sawmill site beside the 17th Street Bridge, a solution that was acceptable to Project Watershed, re. envisioning of the Field site and its restoration.

This first choice was based upon technical data provided

by CVRD engineers.

I would have anticipated the sewer commission would have requested a cost-benefit analysis provided by CVRD financial advisors, but for some reason this did not occur. Our neighbourhood group, which includes professionals of all areas, did our own analyses. We feel that by making a long-term rather than a short-term decision, a minimum of $6.8 million could have been saved. Also, this highly rated choice would make the controversial sewer pump station No. 2 redundant and $10.8 million saved.

I know it is not thought to be popular locally for politicians to contemplate increased taxes, but we now know from the recent federal election that the residents of Canada will elect a government that promises to spend money for upgrading needed infrastructure.

I would urge the Sewer Commission, the staff in local governments and all other elected officials to seek out federal opportunities to obtain new infrastructural funding; to make logical and persuasive arguments to obtain those funds which could allow local governments to make sound choices for the future; and to follow through with the recommendation to upgrade the forcemain and field pump stations now.

Paul Horgen, Hawkins-Croteau Neighbourhood Group

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: Did you attend a Remembrance Day ceremony?

■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ 9

knock, build a door. ...something to smile about.

250-338-5381

New Patients Welcome

2 4 0 1 C l i f f e Ave. , Co u r te n ay

General Anesthesia + IV Sedation Available driftwooddental.com

Group Benefits

Online at VIIC.ca Call 310-VIIC

Because a strong business begins with strong employees.

364-8th Street., Courtenay 250.338.1401 205-444 Lerwick Rd., Crown Isle Plaza 250.338.5656 1782A Comox Ave., Comox 250.339.4847 Home | Life | Auto | Travel | Marine | Business

NOV. 30TH to DEC. 17TH, 2015

Christmas T H E 14 T H A N N U A L

Create a

GINGERBREAD HOUSE OF YOUR DREAMS or decorate, accessorize & outfit your TEDDY BEAR WITH SWAG! Building Lots & Teddy Bears ARE LIMITED!

START NOW!

Presented by

Hosted by

Proceeds Equally Benefitting…

Last week’s results

Was the Marine Harvest Upper Island Riptide soccer association’s dismissal of goalie Freyja Reed justified?

yes

32% no 68%

NEWS FIRST!

the best of sports, entertainment, local, and community news… every Tuesday and Thursday

Boys & Boys & Girls Girls Clubs Clubs

of Central Central Vancouver of VancouverIsland Island

Giving kids a sporting chance.

All entries will be judged, prizes will be awarded including “THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE” in each category!!

INFORMATION? Call Mary Ruth Harris @ 250.650.7575 or email cv2015@shaw.ca

10 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

BUSINESS

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

Market Report

Two new businesses downtown From spicing up cuisine to spicing up men’s wardrobes, two of Courtenay’s newest businesses have added to the city’s already-distinctive downtown flavour.

Walker 24 Menswear and Ceylon Cuisine & Spices have been embraced by the downtown business community and promise to draw even more customers downtown by offering their own unique products and other offerings.

“As a business owner, it’s important to surround yourself with great people, and we just can’t say enough about our location and wonderful neighbours,” says Doug Walker, who recently opened Walker 24 Menswear with his son Brett. “We’re so happy to be here on Fifth Street.”

The owner of a local Mazda dealership for 20 years, Walker understands the importance of location in the success of a new business.

“We like the unique vibe of downtown and wanted to create that same warm, welcoming atmosphere in our store,” he says. “It’s a place where a guy can not only get top-end clothing, but also feel comfortable just coming in and hang-

TSX Composite DJIA Gold Cdn$ ETFs & Global Investments Claymore BRIC (CBQ) BHP Billiton ADR (BHP) Power Shrs. QQQ (Nasdaq 100) Aberdeen Asia Pacific (FAP) S&P TSX 60 (XIU) Government Bonds 5 year (CDN) 10 year (CDN) 30 year (CDN) 30 year Treasury bonds (US) Fixed Income GICs HOME TRUST COMPANY HOME TRUST COMPANY HOMEQUITY BANK

13482.62 17730.48 1087.50 0.7543 US$ 18.45 29.94 US$ 113.57 US$ 4.36 19.93 1.01% 1.70% 2.41% 3.09% 1 yr: 1.700% 3 yr: 1.960% 5 yr: 2.300%

Stock Watch Royal Bank TD Bank Bank of Nova Scotia BCE Potash Corp. of Sask.

Suncor Energy Inc. Crescent Point Energy Cdn. Oil Sands Husky Energy Pembina Pipe Line Transcanada Corp.

Teck Resources Ltd. Cameco

76.06 54.44 60.99 57.04 27.68 38.97 18.10 9.76 18.67 31.30 43.18 6.98 16.63

Investment Trusts Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners Morguard Real Estate Inv. Tr. Cdn. Real Estate Inv. Tr. Riocan Investment Tr.

33.97 14.14 42.17 24.98

Paul Chisholm Vice President, Investment Advisor

250-334-5611 There’s Wealth in Our Approach.™

Sudeera Gangodage and his wife Manoja recently opened Ceylon Cuisine & Spices on Duncan Avenue, one of two new downtown businesses.

Below, the father and son team of Doug (right) and Brett Walker recently opened Walker 24 Menswear. ing out for a while.”

Also excited to be downtown are Manoja and Sudeera Gangodage, who opened Ceylon Cuisine & Spices on Duncan Avenue just a few weeks ago.

With a successful food truck business already popular at the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market and local festivals, Manoja and Sudeera had been considering opening a storefront for a while. Being able to have a presence downtown, though, was key in the decision.

“Part of what we love about being at the market is that sense of community,” explains Manoja. “We knew that by setting up downtown we would feel part of a new neighbourhood. Already, everyone has been so supportive and friendly — it’s just a great environment.”

At Ceylon Cuisine & Spices,

the Gangodages offer a variety of authentic Sri Lankan delectables, including dairyand gluten-free frozen curries, pickles and chutneys, as well as their “True Cinnamon,” for which they’re renowned.

Manoja says she and her husband hope to prepare light meals on-site in the near future, and to carry products from other vendors they’ve met through the market.

Up Fifth Street at Walker 24 Menswear, Walker invites customers and passers-by alike to stop in for a coffee and a chat while perusing both the sports memorabilia on display and the latest men’s fashions, from basic chinos to decidedly upscale Allen Edmonds shoes.

To learn more about either of these businesses, and for a calendar of upcoming events, visit www.downtowncourtenay.com.

C O N T I N U I N G E D U C AT I O N

NIC COURSES STARTING SOON at the Comox Valley Campus

COURSE

CODE

DATES

DAYS, TIMES

Acrylics: Mastering Colour in Flower Painting

GENI-1539

Nov 21

Sat, 10 am - 4 pm

Pruning Trees and Shrubs

GENI-7541

Nov 21 & 28

Sat, 9 am - 3 pm & 9 am - 1 pm

Water Soluble Oils: Best of Both Worlds

GENI-1530

Nov 21 - Dec 5

Sat, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Rates and prices as of Nov. 9 /15. Rates and prices subject to change and availability. RBC Dominion Securities Inc.* and Royal Bank of Canada are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. *Member–Canadian Investor Protection Fund. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is a member company of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada. ®Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. © 2015 Royal Bank of Canada. All rights reserved.

Myths & realities:

“Mom, they don’t murder girls” ▾ MYTH: Girls and women aren’t allowed to join gangs: Reality: Girls are joining gangs across Canada and there are many documented reports of them being extremely violent. Girls are often used to hold and/or transport drugs and/or guns because the girls and the gangsters don’t think that the police will stop the girl…they are wrong.

Brianna Kinnear’s mother, along with her daughter’s dog Ferdinand, sit on a memorial bench dedicated to her daughter’s brutal gang murder in 2009.

Brianna’s murder remains unsolved.

# OF CLASSES/COST

$90 2/$139 3/$99 EU-B ▸ CFS

Health Care Provider (CPR Level HCP)

HRT-015

Nov 21

Sat, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

$80

Sage 50-1

CPA-015

Nov 21 & 22

Sat & Sun, 9 am - 5 pm

2/$325

Screen Printing: T-Shirts & Textiles

SCR-012

Nov 21 & 22

Sat & Sun, 9 am - 4:30 pm

2/$350

Survey of Life Drawing Techniques

GENI-1440

Nov 23 - Dec 7

Mon, 6:30 - 9:30 pm

3/$140

Basic Payroll

PYR-010

Nov 25 - Dec 16 Wed, 6:30 - 9:30 pm

4/$195

Landscape Horticulture Program: Info Session

GENI-5130

Nov 26

Thu, 6 - 8 pm

FREE

Board Governance

NPM-020

Nov 27

Fri, 9 am - 4:30 pm

$179

Lawn Maintenance

GENI-7500

Nov 28

Sat, 2 - 5:30 pm

Marine Basic First Aid & CPR C

FAC-082

Nov 28 & 29

Sat & Sun, 8 am - 5 pm

For more information, call 250-334-5005 or visit www.nic.bc.ca/continuingeducation

C

Gangs irls, and G , th u Yo ment Engage port: unity Re 15 Comm

20 blic n and Pu Preventio

Read more by downloading your copy of the CFSEU-BC Community Report at www.cfseu.bc.ca and on your Black Press website at: bc-anti-gang.com

$65 2/$170

T UNIT RCEMEN IAL ENFO ES SPEC D FORC COMBINE

MBIA H COLU - BRITIS ca eu.Wbc. cfsFOLLO US ON

FT x Y

COMBINED FORCES SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT - BRITISH COLUMBIA

... or more

Art

Red Art Show Art Group of the Comox Valley presents Red Art Show and Sale supporting YANA (You Are Not Alone). Nov. 7-14, daily 9.30 a.m.

-5.30 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Comox Centre Mall.

PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox presents “A GROUP SHOW” by “BRUSHWORKS” From Nov. 10-29. Open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 – 4 p.m., Closed Monday. Free admission.

Located at 1729 Comox Ave. FMI and to see a virtual gallery of the current show go to pearlellisgallery.com Designer art show Paintings by Martha JablonskiJones at Wayne Mackenzie Designer Goldsmith #105 1995 Cliffe Ave. Show runs TuesdayFriday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. until Dec. 18.

Theatre Learn to speak Shakespeare - Courtenay Little Theatre is sponsoring a workshop to learn how to “speak the language of Shakespeare”,

Fri., Nov., 13; Sat., Nov. 14; and Sun., Nov. 15. Application forms are available on line at courtenaylittletheatre. This workshop will be helpful for anyone planning to audition Jan. 15-16, 2016 for CLT’s Spring production of “THE TEMPEST.”

Downtown Social Club ”Like no other“ A venue for entertainment and a gathering place for special occasion and private parties Coffee Bar Tues-Sat Bike Music Studio 8-5 parking Art Gallery Intimate friendly garden courtyard

DSC

www.downtownsocialclub.ca 574 Cumberland Road, Courtenay (Across from Courtenay Fire Hall)

Satire on stage: The Town That FUN Forgot is a satirical pantomime, poking fun at our safety-conscious society through the absurdities of local politics.

Set in the three city halls at Cumberland Past, Courtenay Present and Comox Future, the pantomime follows Mayor All Hives as he tries to impose the Comox Restricting Amusement Policy on the town of Comox.

Our community is working together in support of

NATIONAL

PHILANTHROPY DAY.

Calendar

Thursday, November 12 Duplicate bridge: The Lion’s Den in Comox (1729 Comox Ave.) has Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge in a warm, friendly atmosphere from 1-4:30 p.m. A partner is guaranteed, so drop-ins are welcome. $5 entry.

Friday, November 13 Good for Grapes - Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, this indie-folk act has been gaining momentum ever since. Their live stage performance has evolved into an incredibly active, foot stomping set fuelled with fire. Catch Good For Grapes tonight at the Waverley in Cumberland. $12 advance tickets at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel, by phone 250-336-8322 or online at CumberlandVillageWorks.com Craft fair - The Charles Dickens Christmas Craft Faire at the Florence Filberg Centre (411 Anderton Ave.) offers two floors of outstanding arts and crafts featuring more than 60 well-known artists and crafters.

There will be free daily draws (ticket free with admission), plus five - $100 Quality Foods gift cards. The Faire opens today, 3 to 8 p.m. Admission is $3, children free.

Bath & Beauty Gift Making Workshop Learn to make & take home 8 high quality herbal products.

Give as luxurious gifts - just in time for Christmas!

Katie White RMT, Chartered Herbalist Nov 29th, 1-4pm reader’s Cost $90 + GST 2200 Cliff Ave, Courtenay, BC Reg: courtenaymassagetherapy.com 250-897-0069 ALIST FIN OF THE

2015

F

To advertise your meeting, concert or other event on the Record’s “7 Days... or more” page, please send the announcement to editor@ comoxvalleyrecord.com and put “7 Days” in the subject line. Please keep your event listing to 75 words or less.

Laugh it up: Kitty’s Comedy Supper Club features comedians Kyle Bottom and headliner Ivan Decker, with local singer Jilli Martini supplying music. It all takes place at the Native Sons Hall on 4th and Cliffe. Doors at 6; dinner at 7; show at 8:30.

Tickets $80 and $100.

AWARD

T

H E

E Y

DAYS

The Call Went Out: Story Theatre will perform The Call Went Out at 2 p.m., at the Cumberland United Church. This theatre piece is based on letters from B.C. soldiers sent to loved ones at the beginning of the First World War and uses slides and music from the period to portray their reflections on the early years of the war. The 30-minute performance is followed by a talk back and sharing of archival material from the Royal BC Museum. This family friendly performance is by donation.

No reservation required.

For further information visit cumberlandmuseum.ca/events, or call the Cumberland Museum at 250-336-2445.

Saturday, November 14

O

7

$20 adults; $10 students. Tickets at Gone Hollywood Video, Bop City, Tarbell’s and door.

Show runs Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday Nov. 14.

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

L

L

C O M O X

VA

Laughter, the best medicine: Need to lighten up in life?! Laughter Wellness is a series of playful, interactive exercises designed to stimulate laughter. A willingness to laugh is all that’s needed! See www. invokelaughter.com Saturdays Family Fun class (all ages) 9:30-10:30 a.m. FREE! Lake Trail Middle School 805 Willemar Ave. Craft fair - The Charles Dickens Christmas Craft Faire at the Florence Filberg Centre (411 Anderton Ave.) offers two floors of outstanding arts and crafts featuring more than 60 wellknown artists and crafters. There will be free daily draws (ticket free with $3 admission), plus five - $100 Quality Foods gift cards.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $3, children free.

Bake Sale - Pythian Sister Annual Bake Sale and Craft Faire. Lower Native Sons Hall 4th St. and Cliffe Ave. Courtenay 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free admission, Lunch available.

Yoga for pain relief - If you have discomfort in your body that’s affecting daily activities, this free seminar on therapeutic yoga is for you.

Yoga therapy uses techniques such as deep relaxation, simple poses, and support from specialized materials. Learning

new breathing techniques can induce relaxation and release endorphins - the body’s own pain relievers. 2-3 p.m. Courtenay Public Library.

Holy Day celebration Bahá’i celebration of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh in the Copper Room, Crown Isle Resort. Meet and greet 1:30 – 2 p.m.; program starts at 2 p.m. All are welcome at this free event. More information: Bahá’ís of Comox at 250-702-3041.

Reggae in Cumby - Exco Levi has taken the Canadian reggae scene by storm with a style of music and rhythm that is revolutionary, fiery, scathing, loving and stinging. See him live tonight at the Waverley. $12 advance tickets at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel, by phone 250-336-8322 or online at CumberlandVillageWorks.com Fun Casino - 4R’s Education Centre (Soc.) 4th annual Casino Royale – 7 p.m. Crown Isle, Courtenay. Enjoy ‘funny money’ games of chance and more.

Tickets ($40) include $500 funny money and late night hors d’oeuvres. Bulk discount (10+) available from office. FMI: 250338-4890

Sunday, November 15 Craft fair - The Charles Dickens Christmas Craft Faire at the Florence Filberg Centre (411 Anderton Ave.) offers two floors of outstanding arts and crafts featuring more than 60 wellknown artists and crafters. There will be free daily draws (ticket free with $3 admission), plus 5 $100 Quality Foods gift cards. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $3, children free.

Monday, November 16 Evergreen Club Whist Join us for a fun night of whist.

Come early to sign up. Starts 7:30 pm in the Rotary Hall of Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre. Only $2 per person. Evergreen Club members only. 20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and good fun will be had by all. New players welcome. FMI call 250-3381000 or check out the website evergreenclub.me Laughter, the best medicine: Need to lighten up

■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ 11

in life?! Laughter Wellness is a series of playful, interactive exercises designed to stimulate laughter. A willingness to laugh is all that’s needed! See www. invokelaughter.com Mondays Adult class (ages 17+) 7-8 p.m.

Minimum suggested donation $5-$10 Lake Trail Middle School 805 Willemar Ave. Take a coastal mountain journey - “Soul of Wilderness, Journeys in the Coast Mountains” with authors John Baldwin and Linda Bily.

Lecture begins 7 p.m. at the Courtenay and District Museum.

Tickets $6 (plus GST). Advance tickets recommended. FMI and to purchase tickets: 250-3340686 ext. 5.

Tuesday, November 17 More than a meeting Courtenay Little Theatre’s More than a Meeting features Ray Garford reading from his new book Two Goats, One Wife and a short scene from CLT’s upcoming Christmas show: It’s a Wonderful Life: the Musical by Peter Jorgensen. Refreshments and social time 7 p.m., meeting starts 7:15 p.m., 1625 McPhee

J.K. Rentals 250-336-2248 Cell: 250-897-5515

ZX300 ZX200 Hitachi 60 &120

Hydraulic thumb rakes, etc…

• Excavators • Bobcats • Trucking & Transport available • 60 ft. Genie Lift

Ave. Courtenay. Free admission and community members are welcome. Seating is limited so come early for a good seat.

Wednesday, November 18 Dementia program: Minds in Motion is a fitness and social program (1-3 p.m., Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave.) for people with early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia to enjoy with a friend or family member. A 45-minute fitness program is followed by an hour of socializing. Registration

is on-going and done through the Filberg Centre: 250-338-1000.

FOHS monthly meeting: First Open Heart Support Group Comox Valley Chapter monthly meeting. 7 p.m. Comox Community Centre - 1855 Noel Ave. Our group is a support group for anyone who has had a heart procedure, is about to undergo a heart procedure and their spouses. Our guest speaker will be Barb Paulson, Cardiac Nurse Educator from St. Joseph’s Hospital. There is no charge for our meetings and all are welcome. For more information, please call: 250-339-5349.

Blues and roots: Doug Cox and Sam Hurrie take the stage at the Cumberland Hotel for a couple of sets of blues and roots.

You never know who might join them on stage so don’t miss out.

Music starts at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 19 Duplicate bridge: The Lion’s Den in Comox (1729 Comox Ave.) has Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge in a warm, friendly atmosphere from 1-4:30 p.m. A partner is guaranteed, so drop-ins are welcome. $5 entry.

Friday, November 20 Seniors’ dance: The Evergreen Club will be showcasing the live music of the band Amigos. This band is always a fan favourite playing the songs you love! Dance takes place at Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre downstairs in the Rotary Hall. Dancing is from 7:30-10:30 p.m. $7 charge for Evergreen members; $9 non-members. FMI call the Filberg Office at 250338-1000.

Saturday, November 21 Communicate with compassion: Introduction to Compassionate Communication: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at House of Now, 536 5th St. Courtenay. $10. Learn a simple four-stage process to communicate from the heart and let go of criticism, judgment, blame and anger.

Improve your relationships and make your life more wonderful.

Call 250-465-1026 to register.

NATIONAL

PHILANTHROPY DAY

E K A M YOU ALLEY OUR V

R E G N STRO

Find out how you can help your community: cvcfoundation.org | nic.bc.ca | cvhospitalfoundation.com | volunteercomoxvalley.ca

12 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Red Rock Diner a tribute to a Valley legend Mark Allan Special to The Record

As “World’s Oldest Living Teenager” Dick Clark did for what seemed like forever, the seemingly indestructible Red Robinson just keeps going.

He doesn’t act like a teenager but when Robinson reminisces about being a rock record-spinning DJ in the 1950s in Vancouver, you get the sense he remembers it like it was yesterday.

In an interview from Vancouver, the Fanny Bay native recalls “unbelievable activity” for good reason.

While still a high school student, Robinson launched a career that would lead to him being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, the Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.

The first to bring rock and roll to Vancouver Island,

he booked acts that included Roy Orbison, Johnny musical theatre that relives Red’s role in introducing Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Knox and Conway Twitty 1950s rock and roll to the West Coast.

Awkward and shy at 14, he had blossomed enough in venues that included Fanny Bay and the Native Sons three years later that he landed his first radio-anHall in Courtenay.

“I was doing everything, going everywhere. I’d even nouncing job at CJOR in Vancouver.

He displayed a passion for rock rent planes and take rock and roll and roll and knowledge about the up to Prince George. It was fun. We I was doing everything, brash new sounds that left older knew we were doing something. It going everywhere. We knew we radio people in the dust. was an amazing, pivotal time in rock Inducted onto the Comox Valand roll.” were doing something. It was an ley Walk of Achievement in 2006, He was there when Elvis Presley amazing, pivotal time in rock Robinson revisits the area periodperformed in Vancouver and he was and roll. ically, most recently as the grand the MC when the Beatles came to Red Robinson marshal of the 2015 Canada Day Empire Stadium in 1964, being told parade.

by John Lennon to “get the (bleep) He vividly recalls living in the off our stage.”

Robinson will return to the Comox Valley to be pres- Mud Bay part of Fanny Bay, where his father Gordon ent for performances Nov. 21 and 22 of Red Rock Diner, worked at a shingle mill.

❝

❞

COMOX VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING SOCIETY

HAY FOR HORSES

STOCKING STUFFER!

Our Therapeutic Riding Horses are our Teachers, Therapists and Friends.

Your donation will help us purchase hay for one of our therapy horses for a day, a week or more. As a unique gift idea you can send this donation on behalf of a friend, loved one, co-worker, teacher or your children. We will send a special acknowledgement of your gift to them and a tax receipt to you for donations of $10 or more. Just send us your name, address and phone number and the information of the person to whom you would like to send this gift. Mail orders must be received on or before Dec 10th to ensure recipient receives mailed acknowledgement.

GIFT CHOICES:

10

$

00

1 Bale of Hay

30

$

00

Feeds 1 Horse for a Week

??

$

Donation

Payment must be in cash or cheque made out to Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society or purchased online at cvtrs.com

Feed a Friend!

For more information:

250.338.1968

or to buy online go to cvtrs.com

Mail to: CVTRS, Box 3666, Courtenay, V9N 7P1. (Mail in orders must be received by Dec 10th or come to our Barn at: 4839 Headquarters Rd. at the Fairgrounds on or before Dec 18th, Mon. to Fri. 10 am-4:30 pm)

Photos: Front cover - Red Robinson checks out his Walk of Achievement plaque on Fifth Street, when he was in Courtenay this past summer (photo by Terry Farrell); opposite page - scene from Red Rock Diner, with Jesse Martyn as Red Robinson (in DJ booth on left side of photo; above - another scene from Red Rock Diner. The play has a two-night run at the Sid Williams Theatre, Nov. 21-22.

PHOTOs BY David Cooper

Moving with his family from Fanny Bay to Vancouver when he was “six or seven,” Robinson knew at an early age he wanted to be an entertainer.

“Don’t fight who you are,” he advises.

The legendary DJ is still on the air in his 70s, hosting a show called Red Rock Diner on Sundays at noon on CISL (650 AM).

The musical Red Rock Diner by playwright Dean Regan, which previously launched Michael Buble’s singing career, stars Jesse Martyn as Red. Five teens come of age while Robinson plays the biggest hits of the time.

The presentation by Vancouver’s Arts Club Theatre Company in Courtenay after performances in a dozen other B.C. communities is set in Vancouver in 1957 by which time Robinson had been on the air for three years.

Reaction to Red’s activities was decidedly mixed.

“The kids we were playing to just loved it, went crazy and got excited,” he recalls. “The adults, of course, looked at it with disdain.

“The more the parents hated it, the more the kids liked it.”

Considering how sophisticated yet cynical our society has become, does Robinson miss the innocence of those early days of rock and roll?

“You can call it innocence; I just call it social contact. We’re losing it rapidly,” he responds.

“Our group grew up in the best of times, simple times. We didn’t look for the next magical machine or gimmick. Going to a movie was a big deal.

“Now that may sound corny and retrospective, but people got along with each other. You’d line up at the theatre and there’s all your friends from school. Just a good time.”

The Arts Club Theatre Company of Vancouver performs Red Rock Diner on Nov. 21 and 22 at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay as part of the Sid’s Blue Circle Series.

“The energy, these kids alone, is just unbelievable,” Robinson praises.

“The feedback I get is, ‘love the music’ No. 1. No. 2, ‘I’ve never seen so much energy displayed in a musical.’”

He and his wife will attend a presentation in Cowichan and both shows at the Sid. “We’ll just take those three or four days and visit some old haunts. The Sid is a special theatre. I really love the Sid.” For tickets and details about the Courtenay shows, visit www.sidwilliamstheatere.com, phone 250-338-2430 or visit the Sid box office at 442 Cliffe Ave.

NNE WI OF THE R

2015

reader’s choice

E Y

F

H E

L

L

O

AWARD

T

C O M O X

VA

Get our experience working for you!

Dr. J. Brett Burry, DDS Dr. Emmanuel Karamanis, DDS

Noticing changes in

YOUR SMILE?

Our dentists each have over 20 years experience in We can keep you smiling advanced general dentistry. with confidence!

We offer a full range of dental services including CALL US general family dentistry, implants, complex restorative and cosmetic dentistry. By combining advanced dental TODAY! training, the latest high tech equipment and the personal touch of our caring dentists and staff, our patients experience the best dentistry has to offer.

www.acreviewdental.com

NEW PATIENTS welcome!

116 - 750 Comox Road, Courtenay 250.338.9085

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ 13

14 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

TAKE US ALONG

■ Pippa Atwood, Eunice Freeman and Gwen Stansbury took The Record for a ride on their recent cycle tour along the Danube River from Passau, Germany, across Austria to Bratislava, Slovakia.

■ During spring break, Cathy M. Coates visited family and attended the 2015 Men’s World Curling in Halifax. She is seen with The Record on the waterfront next to the ferry terminal.

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.

■ Comox Valley Record reader Glenn Ord at L’Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland, where Vikings had a settlement 1,000 years ago. The National Parks animator (left) was a good sport.

■ Members of the Comox Valley Newcomers and Newcomers Alumnae Club took us along to the Canadian National Newcomers Association AGM in Vancouver. The eastern and central Canadian members were so impressed with the “Island Spirit” they are hoping a similar AGM will soon be held in the Comox Valley.

Ask us about

Your Local

Heat Pump Specialists Celebrating

INSTANT REBATES HERO GRANTS FINANCING EXTENDED WARRANTIES

 RESIDENTIAL  INDUSTRIAL  COMMERCIAL HEATING AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERATION

10 YEARS

HRV’S

in the Comox Valley

MAINTENANCE

250.334.7782

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

911 McPhee Ave., Courtenay

www.thermotec.ca

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ 15

16 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

COMMUNITY SERVICE

■ Fred Smith and his Tin Town Tacos’ volunteers are thrilled to be presenting the Comox Valley Hospice Society with $888, the proceeds from their 3rd Annual Tacos for Tenderness Fundraiser.

Executive Director, Terri Odeneal said she was deeply grateful for the fundraiser. “We are totally dependent on the generosity of this wonderful community to fund the compassionate care the society has been providing Comox Valley families for over 25 years.”

■ From left, Jenna Joyal of RBC South Courtenay presents Dolorese Plante and Lynn Moseley of the Comox Valley Adult Learning Centre a cheque for $567. These funds were raised through the sales of used books. All the proceeds from the book sale have been donated to the Adult Learning Centre in support of literacy.

Together, we make our community stronger.

WHAT’S YOUR GROUP UP TO?

The Comox Valley Record wants to recognize the many events that make our community a better place to live. Email your photos and submissions to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com.

■ The CVUSC U18 Girls would like to thank Brad Scheck of Investors Group for his generous donation to their newly formed soccer team.

■ Karen Henrich is shown presenting Korinna Klassen with an $850 bursary. The bursary is presented annually by the Tsolum Heritage Society to a first-year student at North Island College.

■ A member of the local Taoist Tai Chi group presents a cheque on behalf of its members to the CV Food Bank.

Become a member of First Credit Union and Insurance today and make an impact in our community!

First Credit Union and Insurance is a member-owned financial co-operative, dedicated to positively impacting our community.

By doing business with First Credit Union and Insurance, our members and clients make possible our involvement with the many community impact programs, donations, sponsorships, and events that we support.

First Credit Union firstcu.ca I 250-336-2272

First Insurance firstins.ca I 250-334-3443

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

MYSTICAL, MAGICAL PEONIES

Connecting with people.... you are welcome to call or text.

■ Leslie Cox

IN THE COMOX VALLEY

independently independently owned owned and and operated operated WWW.COMOXVALLEYHOMES.COM

DUCHESS OF DIRT Kathleen Larson

Lyle Larson

339-7421

338-3746

Lisa Zuk

702-1009

Janice Leffler

897-8249

JANICE

JANICE

1132 Francis Rd. Two 5-acre parcels, log home, unique & tranquil. $799,000

104 -330 Dogwood St., Parksville Shoreline Estates, oceanfront, 1550 sq.ft. patio home. 2 BR/2 bath. $479,900

LYLE

KATHLEEN

Riverfront. Private setting with tall hedge & treed deck. Rancher with detached office/studio. .34 acre. $479,900

3844 Hayward Ave. End of Marine Drive, Royston. 2 homes. .34 acre. Ocean views. $429,900

LISA

JANICE

Feature Property LISA

3700 Hilton Rd., Royston Royston House. 1.83 oceanfront acres.

3904 sq.ft. Guest House. Quality, luxury and nature all in one amazing package. $1,050,000

1845 Robert Lang Dr.

KATHLEEN

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1:00pm-2:00pm 4737 Oakridge Dr.

Beautiful 1600 sq.ft. rancher, 9 ft. ceilings, quality kitchen, .3 acre with fruit trees, located off Muir Road. $399,900

SOLD

579 18th St., Courtenay

Double garage rancher. Everything you want – right downtown. $349,900

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 12:30 -1:30pm 2616 Calnan Cres, Cumberland

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, cul de sac, near schools. $348,800

KATHLEEN

LYLE

2 Commercial Units at the corner of 5th St. & Cliffe Ave., Courtenay Revenue of $2500/month $339,000

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 10-11am 1634 Maquinna Ave., Comox Family Friendly split level with treed fenced yard and shed.

Brand new roof! $330,900

Vintage-styled home in oceanside neighbourhood. Totally reno’d from top to bottom, including septic. $325,000

LYLE

LISA

LYLE

3210 Cliffe Ave.

LYLE

Development property adjacent to waterfront condo development. .59 acre

$349,900

Thursday, November 12, 2015

254 Spindrift Rd.

Peonies – those mystical, magical native plants of China, Japan, and parts of Asia – are well-known for their exotic flowers.

Brilliant petal colours in bridal white, maiden pink, flaunting yellow, sensual magenta, and firebrand red are thrust open in celebration of spring and summer…many of them too large to cup in one hand.

So, what am I doing talking about spring and summer blooming flowers now, in autumn? Besides the very real need to envision blossoms of concubine colours on this dark, stormwracked day, I mean.

It was the day I planned to transplant one of my mom’s tree peonies. It is totally in the wrong spot, struggling against too little sun hours to produce a single flower of the softest pink to ever caress a daughter’s cheek.

Autumn is the absolute best time to move peonies…and many other perennials…in the garden. The plants have just enough time to get somewhat settled into their new location before temperatures drop to winter dormancy levels.

Mind you, it was early in January when I initially moved Mom’s three peonies from my parents’ garden

in Victoria to Black Creek.

Fingers were crossed as they were planted into my garden on the heels of a snowfall. Thankfully, two of the peonies blossomed the following spring and the third one a year later.

Kudos to the peony’s hardiness. Most species and cultivars are comfortable in Zones 3 and 4, meaning they can withstand average minimum temperatures from minus twenty-nine to minus forty degrees Celsius. A few are hardy to minus forty-five degrees, or Zone 2. Thankfully, it does not get so cold here.

But therein lies the rub where peonies are concerned. They need the winter cold. It is a necessary part of their annual cycle in order for the plants to set their flower buds. And this is true of all peony species.

Personally, I am slightly partial to the tree peony, of which there are eight species. These can live for centuries, given the right conditions. Indeed, one peony from my parents’ garden is an offspring of a plant that came from a mandarin’s garden via a whaling vessel which smuggled Chinese daughters of stature to Victoria during the Boxer Rebellion. I believe the original plant is still in my great-uncle’s garden on Fernwood Rd, although it has been many years now since he resided there.

Tree peonies require a little patience as they are slow growing, only gaining

one to six inches per year.

Be prepared to invest the time for the plant to reach its potentially seven foot height. (Some are shorter.)

Equally lovely, we also have a few herbaceous peonies in our garden.

There are several species in this group, of which two – Paeonia mascula and P. officinalis – have been cultivated in western gardens for over two thousand years. In their native countries, these have thrived for many more thousands of years.

Closer to this century, the intersectional peony arrived on the scene. Breeders have been trying to cross a tree peony with an herbaceous species for years. Success came in 1959 when several seeds germinated. The result: four intersectional hybrid peonies were introduced in 1974.

Forty years later, there are now several hundred of these spectacular peonies available.

Used medicinally since earliest times, compounds taken from this genus are noted for protecting the cardiovascular system, regulating the immune system, and benefiting the central nervous system.

Others guard against diseases and tumours while some are strong antioxidants.

While I love the natural strengths these compounds can lend to one’s body, it is the ethereal mystical magic of ancient gardens and sensuous colours which are brightening this dark autumn day.

RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL Heating • Air Conditioning Refrigeration • HRV’s • Maintenance

Mountain views with ocean glimpses, updated windows, laminate flooring, 2700 sq.ft., lovely paint colours, large deck – very tidy. $314,900

2000 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully fenced. Great family home in downtown Courtenay.

Stunning ocean views, .34 acre. Heat pump, granite countertops. Beach access across street. $279,900

Your Local Heat Pump Specialists Celebrating 10 YEARS in the Comox Valley

LYLE

LYLE

LISA

Ask us about

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 11:30am-12:30pm 2240 April Pl. Comox

1280 17th St.

5011 Spence Rd.

1271 14th Street

$299,000

1866 Centennial Ave. Tidy 2 BR rancher plus den in Comox.

Covered patio. $242,000

JANICE

LISA

KATHLEEN

2108 4th Street East, Courtenay 2 bedroom doublewide, landscaped with private yard and sunroom. $220,000

Walk, walk, walk. 2 min. to downtown Courtenay. Adorable patio home. $219,000

2407B Grant, Courtenay No Stairs. New hardwood, fixtures, HW tank, paint, deck & blinds. $214,900

LISA

JANICE

LYLE

SOLD 4-50 Anderton Ave.

2077B 1st Street

4 Bedroom Duplex, 1830 sq.ft.

$235,000

BUILDING LOT Just $119,900

106-675 Aspen Rd., Comox Well priced end unit, nice patio, updated flooring . Perfect for first time buyer or retiree $174,900

101-1045 Cumberland Rd. Largest condo in building. Black walnut cabinets. $159,900

INSTANT REBATES HERO GRANTS FINANCING EXTENDED WARRANTIES

SOLD

Mountain view Whistler-style home next to park. 2 meters & R2 zoning for suite possibilities. 5 BRs, recent updates. $269,900

Lot 4 Lambert Drive, Courtenay or call for a Custom Home built with Samuels Construction Ltd.

■ 17

250.334.7782 250.334 7782

911 McPhee Ave., Courtenay

www.thermotec.ca

18 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

7

Take the ‘Sting’ Out of Networking CVWBN November Dinner Meeting

DAYS

Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 - Networking 5:30pm, Dinner 6:30pm. The Blackfin Pub, downstairs The CVWBN’s November meeting will be a ‘Bee Hive’ of activity

WINTER FASHION

Sale on April 8 - 23 Members

Sale on November 1–19, 2015 • Members

NOV 13-19TH ONLY

COATS DUAL BUY 1 GET 1 DUTY XP THREAD FREE

00 ea

FLEECE COUNTRY %

40-70

NEW CHRISTMAS FABRICS

OFF Reg. Price

50

50 % 50

%

FLANNELETTE PRINTS & SOLIDS

%

OFF Reg. Price

DECOR VINYLS

OFF Reg. Price

OFF Reg. Price

and Sew Much More...

AWARD

O

COURTENAY • 2175 CLIFFE AVENUE • 250-338-6634

F

~ Locally Owned & Operated ~

Please keep your event listing to 75 words or fewer.

T

H E

C O M O X

VA

L

Contact Bobbie Norton, WBN President classics4u@shaw.ca

765 McPhee avenue, Courtenay

250-338-5811

www.CVWBN.org

Mon - Wed & Saturday 9:30-5:30, Thurs & Fri 9:30-9:00, Sunday and Holidays 11-5

Heather Mossauer.com

YOUR REAL ESTATE RESOURCE

Thinking of

BUYING or SELLING?

High Efficiency One Man Show ATTENTION TO DETAIL

call me direct

From 30 Years Exposure to Interprovincial Roofing Standards.

your environmental SOULution

A roof is only as good as its weakest point

250-334-8108 www.homeSOULutions.ca

WCB reg., Licenced, Neat & Tidy

250-338-0997

250-897-6535

I’m ready when you are!

2230A Cliffe Avenue, COURTENAY, BC

250-334-9900

ocean pacific realty

Each RE/MAX office is independently owned and operated

BLACK CREEK FARM & FEED HAS WHAT YOU NEED!

✔ COMPLETE PLUMBING & DRAIN SERVICES ✔ FAST 24/7 SERVICE ✔ 60 MINUTE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PHONES ANSWERED 24 HOURS A DAY 365 DAYS A YEAR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ✔ LICENSED & INSURED TECHNICIANS PLUMBING. DRAIN CLEANING, SEWER & SEPTIC SERVICES ✔ LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED ✔ FREE ESTIMATES • Camera Inspections, Pipe Locating, and Leak Detections. ✔ NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL ✔ TRUSTED & RECOMMENDED SINCE 1935 • Installation of Perimeter Systems,

home

DIRECTORY

your meeting, concert or other event on the record’s “7 days... or more” please send the announcement to editor@ comoxvalleyrecord.com with “7 days” in the subject line.

2015

reader’s choice

Exclusions: special purchase items, yarn, knitting books & Red Barn products. *refers to Fabricland Sewing Club Members.

IMPROVEMENT

To adverTise

NNE WI OF THE R

E Y

5

$

L

MCCALLS PATTERNS

... or more

Whether you are self-employed and work from home, own a small brick and mortar business, or are an employee of a big corporation, you will know that ‘networking’ is one of the best ways to build your business. But what if you are too shy to ask for a lead?

Can’t get up the nerve to talk to strangers? For some people, networking can be a painful experience!

If you want more solid business leads, without the frenetic pace of ‘speed networking’ plan to attend the Comox Valley Women’s Business Network’s November 18th ‘Bee Hive’ dinner meeting.

The Bee Hive event will be facilitated by WBN members, who will work collaboratively to share networking strategies, teach attendees how to ask properly for referrals, and discuss the importance of follow-up. The Comox Valley more people who attend this meeting, the greater the Women‘s Business number of potential leads that participants will get. All Network WBN members are encouraged to bring guests, and non-members are always welcome to attend. Everyone Bee Hive Networking attending should ‘Bee sure’ to bring lots of business cards.

November 18th Online registration closes at 5:00pm, Monday Nov. 16th.

Visit www.cvwbn.org.

• FULL-SERVICE LUMBER YARD • PLUMBING • HARDWARE & PAINT • DECK MATERIALS/PAVERS • ROOFING • GARDEN SUPPLIES For 32 years, Steve Nixon and his team have helped homeowners, contractors, and farmers with projects big and small.

Sewer Lines, and Exit Lines.

• Septic System and Field Assessments and Installations • Gas and Electric Hot Water Tank Repair and Replacements

2184 LALUM ROAD • 250-337-8922 www.BlackCreekFarmAndFeed.com

COURTENAY 250-338-9192

"Proudly Supporting Our Island Communities...Since 1983"

CAMPBELL RIVER : 250-286-1400

CLEAN DIRT

Your Local Heat Pump Specialists Celebrating 10 Years in the Comox Valley

HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERATION • HRV’S MAINTENANCE

Compost • Bark Mulch • Top Soil Gravel • Brush Drop Offs

Pickup or Delivery • Friendly Service

VANCOUVER ISLAND

RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL

ENTERPRISES

See Thermo Tec’s Carrier Certified Technicians for all your warranty and maintenance needs for your Carrier systems.

250-207-6352

KNIGHT ROAD, COMOX (next to the Airport) www.VancouverIslandEnterprises.com

250-334-7782 | www.thermotec.ca

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS FEATURE CALL ME

TRACEY LAWRENCE Advertising Consultant 778.225.0045 direct tlawrence@comoxvalleyrecord.com @tlawrence19 comoxvalleyrecordnewsroom

CONTRACTORS PLUMBING ELECTRICAL LANDSCAPING HEATING ROOFING

765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2Z7

ACES ROOFING

• CEDAR SHAKE CONVERSIONS • FIBERGLASS LAMINATES • INSURED • FLAT ROOFING • NEW CONSTRUCTION • RE-ROOFING • SENIORS DISCOUNT Call now for your free estimate.

250-334-2667 www.acesroofing.ca

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

ASK FOR DALE

cell 250-703-6413 dale@dalemccartney.com

In the Comox Valley

WWW.DALEMCCARTNEY.COM

Thursday, November 12, 2015

■ 19

ASK FOR PHIL

cell 250-897-5089 phile@island.net

WWW.PHILEDGETT.COM

250-334-3124 121-750 COMOX RD., COURTENAY | COMOX MALL | DRIFTWOOD MALL

REGISTRATION FOR SECRET SANTA Program for Kids in Need at Christmas (up to the age of 16) REGISTRATION DEADLINE - DECEMBER 1st

Name: __________________________________________________ Girl Boy Age: _________________ Max 16 Years Old Total number of children in family registered: __________________ Child/Children Registered by: _______________________________

WATERFRONT LIVING

LOCATION LOCATION

$599,000

GLACIER VIEW $635,000

$279,000

WATERFRONT – Baynes Sound – Vancouver Island! A rambling West Coast home, with oysters on level beach, seabirds, salmon at your doorstep & much, much more.

Courtenay character home. 3 BR rancher on 2 lots near downtown. Make an appointment to view!

Large character family home on just over an acre with a great mountain view in Courtenay East.

1st Choice: ____________________________________________ OR 2nd Choice: ______________________________________________

NEW LISTING

VALLEY VIEW

REDUCED NOW

Confidential Information

2 bedroom 1 bath Condo Ground Floor

Gift Suggestions for Santa (Dollar value not to exceed $30 • Please State Sizes • No Gift Cards)

(mandatory)

NOW $390,000

$79,900

$330,000

2 lots-one house-MU-2 zoning.

Downtown Courtenay.

4 BR/3 bath home that has a large rec room & separate family room. And large deck to relax on and see the great views.

Parent’s Name: ___________________________________________ Ph#: _____________ Address: ______________________________ Alternate Address & Number: _______________________________

• R2 Zoned lot on Willemar Avenue – $159,000 • View lot on Trumpeter Crescent – $375,000

(example: friend, relative, neighbour, social service agency)

• View lot on Farquharson Drive

Who will pick up the gift: ________________________________ OR

CLIFFE AVE.

COMOX AVE.

I need the gift delivered

$599,000

NOW $300,000

• Building lot on Totem Cres. Comox – $185,000

Three bedrooms plus den with one and half baths family home on Comox Ave. Good Investment.

• 6-unit commercial building in Courtenay – for sale $599,000 or lease

We will call to arrange delivery - Deliveries: Dec. 22

Sponsored by: Comox Valley Record, Eagle Radio

SECRET SANTA PHONE LINE: 2507030858

6 Unit Commercial Strata Bldg.

For Sale, also 4 units are AVAILABLE FOR LEASE NOW!

Several commercial/industrial development sites & buildings for sale or lease close to the new hospital, currently under construction and opening in 2017. Don’t miss out on any of these prime opportunities. Contact Phil or Dale today for further info.

NEW HOSPITAL ZONE

FLOORING SHOWROOM

EVERYTHING YOU NEED

to renovate & update your kitchen, suite or bathroom!

DROP

• Lot on Mystery Beach Road

I N T O O U R S H O W R O O M T O D AY !

ALL RUG PRICES

Check Out Day Our New Every

HAVE BEEN

Low Prices! SLASHED!!

Feature Flooring: 7” Wide Engineered White Oak

40

%

OFF

REG. $7.99 NOW ONLY $

• CABINETS Ready to Assemble and Custom

• COUNTERTOPS • TILE • FLOORING • PLUMBING FIXTURES Kitchens by

Slegg Building Materials Cumberland location is pleased to announce Carolyn Dawson now leads their Kitchen & Bath design team.Whether you’re thinking of new cabinets in your home or office, or a new dream kitchen or bath, come in and visit Carolyn and put her 30 years of design experience to work for you.

Selected Laminate

480sf

30% OFF

LIMITED QUANTITY  FINAL SALE ON CLEARANCE ITEMS “NO COMMISSION” SALES STAFF! WE PASS THE SAVINGS ON TO YOU!

"We've Got Your Flooring!"

Kim & Judith

Vancouver Island’s Most Complete Building Supply Company

250.336.8710 3217 Small Road, Cumberland

20 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

www.vanislandrealty.com

250-898-8790

350 17th St., Courtenay

$19,900

$44,999

$82,500

Vacation in the lovely Comox Valley at this boutique hotel & spa. Fully furnished unit with kitchen & laundry. 1/4 share that earns revenue when you’re not here. Come play & pamper yourself in this West Coast playground.

Cozy manufactured/mobile home in mobile home park close to Courtenay Estuary. 2 beds/1 bath. Large covered porch, metal roof includes grenehouse and 2 garden sheds.

Must see inside! You will love the updates to this 2 bed home, landscaped fenced yard, 3rd bdrm converted to den but could easily be converted back to a bedroom, covered carport and shed out back .

Gerry 250-897-5465

Les 250-650-2285

Owen 250-331-1767

Starting at $149,900

$175,000

$249,000

$249,900

Affordable and good location for shopping, North Island College & aquatic centre.

Townhouse comes with patio and in house laundry. Close to transit. Allocated strata parking. Unit is clean.

Here comes a new neighbourhood. “Oakridge Estates,” 8 strata-titled residential lots available in the nicest new East Courtenay development. All utilities in, building scheme in place to protect your investment.

Cumberland charm! Updated mobile on its own land. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Open and bright. Fully fenced.

PRIME LOCATION. .36 acre lot in unique Comox location, underground services, zoning allows suites, just outside 400-acre Ewith trails for Lazo Marsh Park W PRIC NEConservation walking, hiking and biking.

John 250-898-9060

George 250-898-8790

Exciting opportunity! 2.3 acre property in convenient central Courtenay neighbourhood.

Bring your ideas and take a closer look at this impressive find. Call today! Vendor financing available!

Les 250-650-2285

Owen 250-331-1767

Gerry Chwelos 250-879-5465

$259,200

$289,900

$299,000

$339,000

$375,000

3 bed, 3 bath renovated, 1694 sqft mobile on its own land. Located in quiet neighbourhood. Double size garage, upgraded windows, 2 year old roof. Large lot with a view.

Multi-use zoning income generating property. Live upstairs and run your business downstairs. Or rent downstairs for residential or commercial. Good mortgage helper. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, central location.

Total 2nd floor of a 3 storey landmark office bldg. Highly visible, prime location with fabulous views. Finished space with reception, 5 offices, lunch area & boardroom.

Oceanview lot. Beautifully landscaped back yard with plenty of deck space for entertaining or just watching the tide roll in. Lots of windows and heritage-style hardwood floors give this home great character. Lots of potential to sell off one of the properties to fund your dream home! Call today!

We are dedicated to providing the “ULTIMATE SERVICE®”. Truly an international footprint that offers the ultimate market exposure.

With 5 offices we have Vancouver Island covered. Family owned and operated. Give us a call today to discuss our Ultimate Service Guarantee and how we are working hard to better service your needs.

$118,900 REDUCED

Les 250-650-2285

Gerry 250-897-5465

$425,000

$562,000

George 250-898-8790

$549,900 !

RARE FIND

Over 6 acres on Forbidden Plateau Road. Lots of property to spread your wings. Home is set back from the road to give plenty of privacy. Property is close to swimming holes and hiking trails. There is a large barn to store your animals or toys. Small orchard for those with a green thumb. Call today!

Owen 250-331-1767

Gerry Chwelos

Debbie Garrett

You will love the stunning year-round ocean views from this quality 2 BR, 2 bath home situated like a jewel on .72 acre of walk-on waterfront. Don’t miss out! Call to see it with your own eyes!

Davey O 250-898-8790

Owen 250-331-1767

Bob Joiner

Ernie Koizumi

Dianne Hammersley 250-897-5802

Owen 250-331-1767

Ever wonder about becoming a Realtor?

Please give us a call if you would like to join us for a

Beautiful 1/2 acre-plus of walk-on waterfront with approx 100’ of frontage.

Spectacular views in a small quiet neighbourhood. Make your dreams come true here!

Dianne Hammersley

SUPER LOCATION WITH OCEAN VIEWS This home offers superb ocean views. Features inc: 3 beds, 2 baths, 1140 sqft of comfortable living and a detached workshop for all your toys. This cute rancher requires work but is super value. Call Dianne today for a private viewing.

Dave Odamura

FREE Career Seminar on November 19th to find out if this would be the career for you

Rosa Powell

George Reid

Owen Smith

OFFICES IN: COURTENAY • PARKSVILLE • NANAIMO • VICTORIA

Les Urquhart

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

ARTS

■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ 21

THE BEST BRUNCH

IN TOWN!

Renowned reggae artist coming to Cumberland Submitted to The Record

Four-time Juno Award winner Exco Levi will bring his entirely new style of reggae music to the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland, Nov. 14.

Coming from roots based in Manchester, Jamaica, Exco migrated to Toronto in his teens to pursue music as a career.

Following in the footsteps of his father who is himself an artist and sound system selector, Exco has crafted some of the most thought provoking singles in reggae since 2009.

Bleaching Shop addresses the controversy of people bleaching their skin to become lighter in complexion, while Mr. Hammer speaks to violence plaguing communities, and the irreversible effects of those acts.

Storms of Life, an internationally accepted anthem, encourages all listeners to not give up even though the storms of life sometimes blow around them.

In recognition of his song writing and music making skills, Exco has earned Canada’s top award in music four times; the Juno for Best Reggae Recording 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. What’s more, Exco

has received awards for Promising New Artist (Canadian Reggae Music Awards – 2007), Song of the Year (Irie Music Awards 2011) and Artist of the Year for 2011 which reflect some of the many awards received over the years.

In 2015, Exco released his first album, Country Man, which received critical acclaim from in Canada, across Europe and Africa.

Many tout the album as being one of the best reggae releases, and a classic because of songs like Storms of Life, Life in the Factory and One Suit.

Collaborations with artists such as Busy Signal (rated as one of Dancehall’s top artists), Marcia Griffiths (backing vocalist for Bob Marley and the Wailers, and the undisputed queen of reggae) and Donovan Germaine, Grammy-nominated music producer as well as Richie Stephens, Gappy Ranks, Romaine Virgo, Shuga and more are united in agreement that Exco is one of the best. Exco Levi stays true to his faith, and is unafraid to express it through his religion of music.

Tickets are $12 in advance, available at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel, by phone 250-336-8322 or online at CumberlandVillageWorks.com

Join us for... BRUNCH EVERY SUNDAY 11am-2pm

WEEKNIGHT BUFFET! MONDAY - THURSDAY 5-6:30PM

Join us for our daily offerings of soup, salads, entrée’s and dessert served buffet style or choose a la carte.

Adult $19 • Senior $13 Kids 11-16 $9.99 Kids 10 & Under $5.99 Beverages, taxes and gratuities not included.

Reservations recommended.

Call 250-338-7741

Exco Levi will rock the Waverley Saturday night.

F LY

PHOTO submitted W

Comox Valley hosts high school band and choir festival Submitted to The Record

Do you love young voices raised in harmony or the sound of enthusiastic young concert band musicians?

On Nov. 16, 17 and 18, the Comox Valley will host some of Vancouver Island’s finest student musicians at School District 71’s 24th Annual Comox Valley Band and Choir Festival.

This year’s festival welcomes two concert band clinicians from Western Canada, and a choral clinician from Washington. Their insight, musical knowledge and passion for music making is sure to inspire students. Our local high schools – Highland, Mark R. Isfeld and Vanier – will be joined by groups from all across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland during this three-day festival.

Monday, Nov. 16 will feature the

choral portion of the festival, at Comox Pentecostal Church, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Clinician Dr. Geoffrey Boers, from University of Washington, will work with choirs from Mark R. Isfeld and Highland and out of town guests throughout the day.

Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 17-18) will feature the concert band portion of the festival at the Sid Williams Theatre. Dr. Gerry King from University of Victoria and Dr. Wendy McCallum from Brandon University will be working with 15 band groups over the two days. Doors open at 8:15 a.m. and people are welcome to come and go throughout the day.

“The festival is an excellent way to pull students together at the beginning of the year and give them a focus. Education has always been at the forefront of this festival and our mandate is to

the

Jewellery Instruction Custom Design & Hand Crafted Jewellery

offer the students encouragement and concrete musical ideas and concepts that they can continue to expand on throughout the year,” says Jen Riley, festival organizer and fine arts lead teacher for SD 71. “We are grateful for the generosity of local businesses Long and McQuade and The Old House Village Hotel and Spa who donate to our event each year and the support we get from the Sid Williams Theatre and Filberg Centre. Without their contributions the festival would struggle to sustain its quality.”

Members of the community are invited to come out and enjoy some of the fine musicianship that is blooming under the direction of local band and choir teachers in the Comox Valley and all over Vancouver Island. A detailed schedule of performance time is available at sd71.bc.ca/finearts/

Rialto Presents

Features Showing Nov 13-19

Full Repair Service & Ring Sizing While you Wait Jewellery & Fine Art Appraisals

379 - 4th St., Courtenay 250-871-0606 www.simplytimeless.ca

Simply Timeless

Hunger Games: Mocking Jay, part 2 PG; Captiview Avail; THU NOV. 19: 7:00 & 10:30 Afternoon of a Faun / Carmen The Royal Ballet; Recorded at the Royal Theatre, London;SUN, NOV 15, 10 am; Doors at 9:30; Approx. 2 ½ hours Spectre PG; Captiview Avail; FRI-SUN: 7:00 & 8:15 & 9:30; MON–THU: 6:00 & 7:00 & 8:30; SAT MATS: 12:20 & 1:30 & 3:45 & 4:45; SUN MATS: 1:00 & 1:30 & 3:15 & 4:45 Sicario 14A; FRI–SUN 6:40 & 9:40; MON 5:15 TUE & WED 5:40 & 8:40; SAT MATS 12:30 & 3:35; SUN MAT 12:30 Peanuts 2D & 3D G; Captiview Avai; FRI–SUN: 2D 7:15 & 3D 10:10; MON– THU: 2D 6:15 & 3D 9:10; WKND MATS: 2D 1:00 & 2D 3:25 www.landmarkcinemas.com Driftwood Mall 250-338-5550

PUB OPEN 11AM-LATE

ING CANOE

EST

COAST PU

SATURDAY NIGHT

a MOUNTAIN of Nachos only

$10

B

MONDAY NIGHTS

5 Night

$

Burger

From

5-9pm

FRIDAY NIGHT

FISH & CHIPS

1PCE-$9.95 2PCE-$13.95

THURSDAY & SUNDAY NIGHT

Roast Beef Dinner 15.95

flyingcanoe.ca The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre

1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay • thewesterlyhotel.ca

COMPLIMENTARY

WORKSHOP

Healthy Feet & Orthotics

• Eliminate Foot, Knee, Hip & Lower Back Pain FOREVER! • Discover Safe & Effective Solutions!

Presented by

Dr. Ken Heinrich

Courtenay Orthotics 447 11th St. Courtenay

Tuesday, November 17th, 6:30 Includes: Digital Foot Scan, PLUS $50 OFF any orthotic order.

Space is Limited! Call to Reserve! “results may vary from person to person”

Call to Reserve Your Space! 250-897-3424

22 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

CVAG Fall Film Series concludes with Beeba Boys ❝

❞

21st Annual

Charles Dickens Christmas Craft Faire Florence Filberg Centre November 13th, 14th, and 15th.

✃

✃

Comox Valley Art Gallery’s TIFF Fall Film the reality that gang wars have cost the lives of Series concludes at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 150 young Indo-Canadian men since the 1990s. with Beeba Boys, a powerful new film by In an interview with The Globe and Mail’s Ian Oscar-nominated Canadian filmmaker Deepa Bailey, Dosanjh states “(Beeba Boys) is a very Mehta. Written and directed by brutally honest depiction of a Mehta, Beeba Boys has garnered brutal disease that afflicts B.C., (Beeba Boys) both accolades and controversy and some of it is in the Indo-Casince it premiered in Vancouver in is a very brutally nadian community.” mid-September.

Provocative and exciting, honest depiction Bollywood star Randeep Hooda of a brutal disease Beeba Boys tells a tale of vio(Once Upon a Time in Mumbai) lence, racism, discrimination, shines as the charismatic, danger- that afflicts B.C., and marginalization, but at its ous and merciless Jeet Johar, an and some of it is in core is a powerful story about Indo-Canadian 20-something gang the Indo-Canadian family that is sure to resonate leader who, along with his Beeba community. with any audience.

- or good – Boys, is at war with Tickets are $13, $12 for CVAG Ujjal Dosanjh members, and are available at elderly mobster Robbie Grewel. For all the flash and style, fast cars, the CVAG Gift Shop, 580 Dunguns and drugs, what Johar craves more than can Ave., in downtown Courtenay. To purchase anything is respect. tickets by phone, call 250-338-6211. All films Although loosely based on the career of are screened at the Rialto Theatre, Driftwood notorious B.C. gangster “Bindy” Singh Johal Mall, 2665 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay. For complete and the Punjabi Mafia gangs of second- and film series information visit comoxvalleyartthird-generation Indian immigrants operating gallery.com on Canada’s West Coast in the 1990s, the film is a work of fiction and is not intended to be viewed as a documentary.

While some law enforcement agencies in the Lower Mainland have criticized the film for its portrayal of gang culture, former B.C. premier Ujjal Dosanjh weighs the film against

Name Phone

FREE DRAWS

Enter to win free daily door prizes, as well as 1 of 5 - $100 Quality Foods Gift Cards

Brian Scott F I N E

A R T

END OF THE YEAR

ART SALE

BLACK CREEK OPEN EVERYDAY

11 am to 3 pm or by appointment 250-337-1941

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Talent search offers great prizes, including live performance dates

■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ 23

Up Islander Offer!

Studios from

99

$

*

Reg. $169

Sing It Up VI is the Island’s newest talent search.

Singers of all ages compete for prizes including studio time at Nashville Break Free Music Group. (The winners do not have to go to Nashville to redeem their studio time; they can also take advantage of this prize via Skype or email.)

Winners also receive a photo shoot from Katie Clarkson Photography, Long and McQuade certificates, and some tour dates, including an opening spot at Coombs Rodeo Grounds, and a performance at The Duncan Showroom (where they will be recorded and videos and given the footage for their press kit).

The contest includes workshops for the contestants in between each round to help them choose the best song, live performance tips, vocal warm-ups and tips on dealing with nerves.

The singers will be given feedback on their performance.

The contest is designed to celebrate, encourage and inspire singers while giving them a

platform to practise and hone their skills.

Making The Band

“Making The Band” is the chance for musicians and bands to hit the stage and show off their skills.

It is also designed to inspire, encourage and celebrate their talents. The workshop not only will give them more tips and skills but is a great networking opportunity.

The winning band will receive studio time at Break Free Music Group in Nashville, two photo shoots with Katie Clarkson (one with just the band and one with the winning singer also). Although the contest is open to full bands, duos and trios may also enter, along with individual musicians. They will be judged individually.

The contest will be held at the fabulous Headliners in Nanaimo, The Comox Recreation Centre in Comox and The Coombs Rodeo Grounds for the finals.

For more information or to register go to singitupvi.ca

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NOVEMBER 13th & 14th LIVE ROCK 9:30PM NO COVER

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER Try Your Hand at Your Poker Face!

OPEN JAM NIGHT

1.888.383.2378

www.VictoriaBestWestern.com

Must mention ad at time of booking, for residential studio, based on double occupancy, subject to space.

Higher rates for views, suites and special event dates and holidays.

Valid until Jan.31, 2016. CVR

Prime rib Yorkshire Pudding Mashed Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables

with Barry & Friends!

Fun & Friendly Come out & Jam!

EVERY SUNDAY NOON

oom.

- Whirlpool, Sauna & Steam R

Silent Auction • Door Prizes • 50/50 Draws Ambassor Shuttle Services • Pickled Carrot Food Truck Great Music with a Live Band and Dance

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER

S P O N S O R E D B Y:

We are looking forward to serving you our great new feature.

See you Sunday night! The team at...

Party @ The

1754 Beaufort Ave., Comox BC

MeX

MAKE A RESERVATION TODAY!

250-339-1199

Open Until 2am Wed-Sat www.mexpub.ca 1001 Ryan Road • 250-703-9573

Record

the

EVERY SATURDAY NOON

Where you can WIN up to 1000 Loonies!

& Suites

For an incredible $25.00 we will serve you

THURSDAYS 8PM

Comox Valley

NEWS FIRST! every Tuesday and Thursday

comoxvalleyrecord.com

Working in Partnership with: www.yanacomoxvalley.com YANA will be there selling their Christmas crackers. Sales of these Christmas crackers is now a Comox Valley tradition and has proven to be a popular fundraiser, selling out each year well before the holidays begin. The crackers have cardboard cores that are stuffed with novelties - and in 50 cases with valuable prize certificates and then wrapped in festive paper and tied with ribbon. Crackers cost $3.00 each with the aim of raising thousands of dollars.

21ST ANNUAL

Two floors with over 60 juried artists and crafters offering a diverse selection of quality, handcrafted gifts and artwork

Friday Nov 13th Saturday Nov 14th Sunday Nov 15th

3pm to 8pm 10am to 5pm 10am to 4pm

FLORENCE FILBERG CENTRE 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay

ATM Machine on site Admission: Adults $3, children free

2015

reader’s choice F

ENTER at the FAIRE to win 1 of 5 $100 Gift Cards from Quality Foods

AWARD

O

www.dickenschristmascraftfair.com

ALIST FIN OF THE

T

H E

E Y

Hosted by Bruce & Judy Wing

LOONIE TUNES KARAOKE

PLUS INNER HARBOUR

PRIME RIB DINNER FOR $25

L

L

OPEN MIC NIGHT

WEDNESDAYS 9PM

412 Quebec St.

SUNDAY ROAST

MACHINE GUN KELLY TUESDAY 7:30PM

with FULL Breakfast & FREE Parking

on the Inner Harbour - Beau Location tiful St Great udios, Views

C O M O X

VA

www.cvtrs.com Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society The Dickens Faire will kick off the CVTRS fundraising season and will help the society launch their exciting events. This will be the fourth annual “Hay for Horses” stocking stuffer campaign. The group will be selling art cards at the Faire with photos professional produced by photographers Bill Jorgensen (www.billjorgensen.zenfolio.com) and Peter Sinclair (www.prsimages.zenfolio.com) This year the group will also be fundraising with something new. It’s called “Healing With Horses 50/50”.The winner of the draw will receive up to $25,000 cash based on how many tickets are sold.

The contest finishes on March 18th, 2016.

Comox Valley calendars CalendarsForGood.ca Proceeds go to the Comox Valley Food Bank.

24 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com November SPECIAL

A&E briefs

LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND

Rickard's RED This full-flavoured, Irish-style ale boasts a remarkable character that’s perfect for any occasion.

4

Forbidden at the Zo

Friday & Saturday Night!

75

$

PINT

NOW BOOKING...

$15 / JUG

Christmas Parties

Pre-Christmas Liquor Store Specials Baileys, Crown Royal and more!

Lucky 15's Bud 24's

$2 Below

Liquor Store Price

$3 Below

Liquor Store Price

Smirnoff Red 750ml

$2 Below

Forbidden Jazz Trio returns to Zocalo Café for an evening performance on Friday, Nov. 13.

Featuring Jake Masri on trumpet, flugelhorn, and vocals, Michael Eddy on keyboard, and Grahame Edwards on bass, these seasoned musicians appeal to audiences of all ages while showcasing a wide variety of timeless jazz standards and original compositions.

Joining the trio this week will be Jeff Agopsowicz on slide trombone.

Representing more than four decades of experience, their unique blend of voice, brass, and strings will weave their collective magic through two sets of entertaining music.

Music commences at 7 p.m. and admission is by donation.

Reservations recommended. Contact Zocalo Café and Gallery at 250-331-0933.

Fiddler Freeman at The Bridge

Liquor Store Price

Fiddler Trent Freeman will be returning to his Comox Valley roots on Saturday, Nov. 14,to perform with his band, Speaker Face, at the Bridge Lounge in Courtenay.

This new band is a progression from his folk roots, and combines the sounds of his fiddle with electronic beats and manipulations. The experimental sounds of Speaker Face have

Great Food • Great Beer

Great Times

2355 Mansfield Drive, Courtenay 250-334-4500 www.whistlestoppub.com

BEST OF THE BEST

Business of the Week

quickly gained attention and critical acclaim, winning two categories at the 2015 Vancouver Island Music Awards.

As the music of Speaker Face spread around the world this past year to bloggers in Germany, Sweden and the States, the reviews were glowing and the underground electronic scene was abuzz with both the music and the visual experience of Speaker Face.

Toronto based-cellist Eric Wright is the other half of Speaker Face, and, on stage, he works his magic pushing buttons, twisting knobs and sliding faders. Freeman and Wright are no strangers to working together, having also performed side by side with the award-winning folk string quartet The Fretless. The two wrote their first Speaker Face song together while on tour in Germany with the quartet.

This will be Freeman’s second time performing at The Bridge, the last being in 2012 when he released his solo CD Rock Paper Scissors, which won the 2012 Solo Instrumental Album of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards.

So, Saturday, Nov.14, slide on into The Bridge Lounge right by the 5th Street bridge, in Courtenay, and take in this stellar performance.

Show starts at 8 p.m. and $10 tickets are available at the door. For more information call Craig 250-339-4249.

For the best in quality, service & products call these Fine businesses

Home of the BLUE DRIVEWAY CHIPS FOR THE BEST IN QUALITY, SERVICE & PRODUCTS CALL THESE FINE BUSINESSES!

Family & available Vancouver Island This space Enterprises Cosmetic Reasonably PRiced!

ReasOnably PRiced!

Keeping you moving.

Dr. Sterling Desmond

ACUPUNCTURE Fitness Fitness Etc Etc is is now now 3330 3330 sq sq ft. ft.

NATURAL & TRADITIONAL of of retail retail floor floor space. space.

No Appointment • Warranty Approved • Necessary Bark Mulch CHINESE MEDICINE Cardio Cardio Equipment Equipment •• Strength Strength Equipment Equipment 21 years of experience successfully treating:

Dentistry call Today!

• SENIOR TUESDAYS •

Dr. Colleen Clancy • Dr. Ann Lu • Top Soil Dentists Mention this ad and get Smile with confidence • Aggregates 10% off any oil change Engage in life with a more confident, healthy, and vibrant smile. Dr Clancy and Dr Lu and their caring staff provide exceptional dental care in a soothing environment.

• Organic Compost Learn what is possible for you. Dentistry has changed!

Visit their website to learn more about what they offer, view before and after • Pickup or Delivery Available photos, or read the appreciative comments offered by many of their satisfied clients.

MMA MMA •• Supplements Supplements

Everything Everything you you need need for for your your fitness fitness goals. goals. stop stop by by and and check check us us out out today. today.

Osteo-Arthritic Joints, Shoulder, Back

ENGLISH & WESTERN TACK Hip & Knees, Spinal Stenosis, Digestive,

Clothing • Gift Ware • Home Decor Respiratory, Circulation, Fatigue & Immune, Your headquarters for Stroke, Paralysis, Facial Rejuvenation

1200 Knight Rd., Comox Next toRd. AirportComox 581 Ryan 102-1025 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-207-6352 1842B Comox Ave. • 250-941-8777 102-1025 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-334-9969 Mon-Sat: 10 am- 4 pm • 250-890-9158 250-334-0777 Next to A&W, Across from Superstore www.evolvewithdesera.com 250-334-0777 || www.fitness-etc.ca www.fitness-etc.ca www.vancouverislandenterprises.com 1081 Knight Rd., Comox, B.C

Call today to schedule an appointment with Dr Clancy and Dr Lu and their friendly staff to achieve and maintain your healthy smile.

To advertise here call Karen: call Karen: Dr Colleen Clancy & Associates 98 -1742 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-338-5811 www.drcolleenclancy.com

comoxvalleyrecord.com comoxvalleyrecord.com 250-338-2599

of the Week Island WINTER REBATES ON NOW Home ofBusiness the BLUE DRIVEWAY CHIPS 21ºVancouver Enterprises In home heating or Spider Lake Rock Spider and Gravel Ltd. cooling systems • Bark Mulch Lake

& Cleaning Supplies

Installations, Rough Ins, Service • & Uuthorized Repair Centre

Blue Driveway Gravel Chips • Construction Aggregates RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Fractured Rock for Walls & Fireplaces VACUUMS • CLEANING SUPPLIES • 3” Minus Road Base Material 250-897-4060 • www.vicsvacs.ca • Blue Driveway Gravel Chips • Decorative Landscape Rocks 311-130 Centennial Dr, Courtenay • Construction Aggregates • Large & Small Boulders REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST, • Fractured Rock for Walls & Fireplaces • Rip-Rap Sized Rocks DOULA & INFANT MASSAGE • 3” MinusINSTRUCTOR Road Base Material • Washed Drain Rock HOME OF THE BLUE DRIVEWAY CHIPS • Decorative Landscape Rocks

Rock and Gravel Ltd. GREAT RMT PRICES!

kirsten werner

ThisSpider space available Lake Rock

AT

• Large & Small Boulders • Rip-Rap Sized Rocks • Washed Drain Rock

21 °

• TopSALES Soil AND SERVICE • Heat Pumps • Aggregates• Furnaces • Fireplaces • Organic Compost • Hot Water • Pickup or Delivery Available • HRVs • Ductless Heat Pumps

• On-Demand Hot Water 1200 Knight Rd., Comox • Natural Gas The New Degree ofNext Service to Airport UP TO $1500 IN WINTER REBATES 250-207-6352 www.vancouverislandenterprises.com 250-334-2100 • www.21deg.com

book This space and be Lake Rock seenSpider by your customers

HOME OF THE BLUE DRIVEWAY CHIPS

GRE and GravelPRiced!

Ltd. U-PICK-UP OR DELIVERY AVAILABLE! Reasonably !

S E C I R P call Today! CallKirsten TomWerner GrayRMT • tomgray@spiderlakerock.ca • • • • • • • •

Blue Driveway Gravel Chips Construction Aggregates Fractured Rock for Walls & Fireplaces 3” Minus Road Base Material Decorative Landscape Rocks Large & Small Boulders Rip-Rap Sized Rocks Washed Drain Rock

GREAT PRICES!

U-PICK-UP OR DELIVERY AVAILABLE!

250-927-ROCK (7625) offering: Call Tom Gray release • myofascial 250-927-ROCK (7625)

located• trigger 25 minutes south at Horne Lake tomgray@spiderlakerock.ca point therapy 250-927-ROCK (7625)turn off adjacent Located Off Spider LakeviewLake Rd., Adjacent to to To advertise here call Karen: • pre/post natal massage tomgray@spiderlakerock.ca located 25 minutes south at Horne Lake turn off Spider Lake Provincial Park Lakeview road 250-338-5811 adjacent to Spider Lake Provincial Park on LakeviewProvincial road • postPark c-sectiononmassage U-PICK-UP OR DELIVERY AVAILABLE! Call Tom Gray

comoxvalleyrecord.com

HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-4pm Sat. by request

HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-4pm Sat. by Request

• • • • • • • •

and Gravel Ltd.

Blue Driveway Gravel Chips Construction Aggregates Fractured Rock for Walls & Fireplaces 3” Minus Road Base Material Decorative Landscape Rocks Large & Small Boulders Rip-Rap Sized Rocks Washed Drain Rock

GREAT PRICES!

U-PICK-UP OR DELIVERY AVAILABLE! Call Tom Gray

250-927-ROCK (7625) tomgray@spiderlakerock.ca

To advertise here call Karen: located 25 minutes south at Horne Lake turn off

adjacent to Spider Lake Provincial Park on Lakeview road 250-338-5811 comoxvalleyrecord.com HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-4pm Sat. by request

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Female Mt. Everest conqueror brings slideshow to Courtenay North Island College is hosting a slideshow presentation and talk by Lydia Bradey – international mountain guide and first woman to climb Mount Everest without supplementary oxygen.

In October 1988, New Zealander Bradey became the first Australasian woman to climb Mount Everest. Unlike her famous compatriot Sir Edmund Hillary, who was the first man to climb Mount Everest, she did it without supplementary oxygen, a feat that had never been achieved by a woman before.

Bradey became known in the climbing world in 1987, when she reached the summit of Gasherbrum II, thereby becoming the first Australasian woman to climb one of the world’s 14 8,000-metre peaks.

The climb proved controversial since Bradey was climbing on a permit for the adjacent Gasherbrum I, a peak she had abandoned in favour of Gasherbrum II due to bad weather.

Her 1988 ascent of Mount Everest, like the previous year on Gasherbrum II, broke rules agreed to with the Nepalese.

Bradey had not had a permit for the route she climbed, and her teammates Rob Hall and Gary Ball said she had not reached the summit to avoid being banned from the mountain.

When Bradey was standing on the summit, Hall and Ball

A Reality Stage Play

MAN UP! The True Story of the Boys Club Network

Journey from the edge of frustration, hopelessness and despair to the pinnacle of hopefulness and success.

“Gritty, Inspiring Heart Wrenching”

Lydia Bradey – the first woman to climb Mount Everest without supplementary oxygen – will speak at Stan Hagen Theatre Nov. 14.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18 TH 7PM

PHOTO Submitted

were in base camp preparing to return to New Zealand.

When the Nepalese government threatened Bradey with a 10-year climbing ban, she too retracted her claim of a successful ascent, only to reassert her claim to the summit later when the renowned mountaineering historian Elizabeth Hawley endorsed her ascent after talking with other climbers who saw her near the summit.

Eventually vindicated and credited with the climb, Bradey has since gone on to a very successful climbing and guiding career with ascents in Antarctica, Pakistan, India, Bhutan, Mongolia, New Zealand and Nepal, including two more ascents of Everest in

Christmas Craft2015 Corner

STAN HAGEN THEATRE - NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE

2008 and 2013 while guiding for Adventure Consultants.

The Vancouver Island Section of the Alpine Club of Canada presents international mountain guide Lydia Bradey who will give a talk and a slide show about her experiences guiding and climbing on the mountains around the world including Nepal, Pakistan, Antarctica, Bhutan, Mongolia, India and New Zealand.

Bradey’s presentation is at the Stan Hagen Theatre at North Island College on Ryan Road at the Comox Valley Campus on Nov. 14.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the show running from 7 – 9.

There is a cover charge of $12 per person at the door.

2300 RYAN ROAD, COURTENAY

TICKETS ARE FREE

aninitiative initiative ofofthe an the

WHAT’SatUP the

Entertainment Hour with Marlene Oolo & Friends

SATURDAY November 14 UFC193 Rousey vs. Holm. Early Prelims @ 5 Main Card 7pm. No Cover, BIG screens.

Don't miss Co-Val Choristers sneak peek at “Once Upon A Christmas” Sarah Pasiciel will be here with more tales to tell.

“Five In A Frenzy” memories and laughter by Natanya

411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay

ATM Machine on site Admission: Adults $3, children free www.dickenschristmascraftfair.com

ENTER at the FAIRE to win 1 of 5 $100 Gift Cards from Quality Foods

Go to www.comoxvalleyre cord.com Click on Contest link .

Tuesday, November 17th at 2:00 pm In the Community Room at Berwick

MONDAY - Karaoke TUESDAY - $5 Burger Night WEDNESDAY - Pool & Poker THURSDAY - Georgia Straight

Seating is limited so call and reserve your seat today at 250-890-2338

Jazz Society concerts

FRIDAY - Music Bingo SATURDAY - Live Music and/or DJ SUNDAY- FREE POOL www.AvalancheBar.ca 275 - 8th Street, Courtenay 250-331-0334

1700 COMOX AVENUE, COMOX | 250.339.1690 Proud to be BC owned and operated

Record

the

FLORENCE FILBERG CENTRE

to Win a Gift Ba sket worth $100 from Hot Chocolates & Cake Bread Artisan Bakery

250.334.8101

Caution: Some graphic Caution: Some graphic languageand andcontent content language

Community Justice andthethe Community JusticeCentre CentreininCourtenay Courtenay and City Courtenay’sCommunity Community Drug Drug Strategy City ofofCourtenay’s StrategyCommittee Committee

21ST ANNUAL

Enter ONLINE CONTEST

FIRST COME, FIRST SEATED

inquiries to bruce.curtis@shawbiz.ca

Professional Stage Play Produced by: Westcoast Boys Club Network Foundation

SATURDAY November 21 Comedy Night With Steve McGowan. Laughter @ 8-ish

Two floors with over 60 juried artists and crafters offering a diverse selection of quality, handcrafted gifts and artwork

DOORS OPEN AT 6:45PM

60 60min minperformance performance plus Q&A plustalk-back talk-back Q&A

THURSDAY November 19 GS Jazz Society presents Anela and the Experimenters Tix $10 member / $12 non-members

Friday Nov 13th 3pm to 8pm Saturday Nov 14th 10am to 5pm Sunday Nov 15th 10am to 4pm

■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ 25

Comox Valley

NEWS FIRST! every Tuesday and Thursday

26 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Illustrated talk on mountain journeys Soul of Wilderness, Mountain Journeys in Western BC and Alaska, an illustrated lecture with John Baldwin and Linda Bily, begins at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Courtenay and District Museum.

Partners, co-authors and photographers Baldwin and Bily have ventured into the magical landscapes of the Co-authors John Baldwin and Linda Coast Mountains. Travelling by foot and ski, their goal Bily. was simply to experience and wander across the high meaddocument as much of these ows, ski from mountain tops remote places as possible – to and revel in the artful pat-

terns of new-fallen snow.

The resulting coffee-table book is sure to inspire readers to discover and connect with the intense beauty of this mountain wilderness. Admission to the evening is $5 per Historical Society member; $6 non-members (plus GST).

Advance tickets recommended.

The Courtenay and District Museum is located at 207 Fourth St. in downtown Courtenay. FMI or to purchase tickets: 250-334-0686 ext. 5.

‘Unfiltered reality’ on stage for Man Up! The Community Justice Centre and City of Courtenay’s Community Drug Strategy Committee present the Westcoast Boys Club Network Foundation’s (BCN) reality stage production of Man Up! - the true story of the Boys Club Network.

A caution for dramatic content and strong language accompanies invitations to this performance.

“Unfiltered reality and strong language define the hallways, dreams and disappointments of Canada’s large population of boys at-risk, and to reach them we must speak, understand and respond to that language authentically and hopefully,” says BCN co-founder Walter Mustapich.

“Hope is what we are all about.”

It is fitting that Man Up! runs throughout National Addictions Awareness Week. The evening performance on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. is open to the public, and admission is free. The performance takes place at the Stan Hagen Theatre at North Island College (2300 Ryan Rd., Courtenay) and is 60 minutes, followed by a Q&A period. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and seating is on a first come, first serve basis.

Man Up!, a critically-acclaimed and professionally written, directed and performed production, chronicles the true story of the original Boys Club.

A g r i t t y, heart-wrenching, emotional and life-changing story of two determined Eastside educators, a group of at-risk boys

on the sharp knife edge of life, a handful of generous and visionary Vancouver businessmen from all walks of life, and the compelling four-year journey they took together - from the edge of frustration, hopelessness and despair to the pinnacle of hopefulness and success.

It includes deeply personal stories of individual struggle, overcoming demons, and realizing dreams.

Due to the dramatic content and strong language of this performance it is recommended for those aged 15 and up.

For more information about the Boys Club Network, please

see their website at w w w. b o y s c l u b n e t work.com For more information about the performance, contact Karen at 250-339-3603 or drugstrategy@hotmail.com.

Special thanks to the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Courtenay for its support of this event.

PUBLIC NOTICE NEW UNSOLD SCHOOL SEWING MACHINES

These heavy duty Janome machines are MADE OF METAL and sew on all fabrics!

With the new 2015 Janome machine you set the dial and see magic happen! Straight stitch, zig zag, button holes, blind hem, satin stitch, tricot stitch plus much more!

197 97

$

THESE MACHINES ARE NEW WITH A 17 YEAR WARRANTY!

Comes with Quilter’s ¼ inch Piecing Foot & Walking Foot

Affordable Sewing & Vacuum Centre 250-897-0950

Your North Island authorized Janome/Elna dealer

After the sale, it’s the service that counts!

2885 CLIFFE AVENUE, COURTENAY

Next to Madman McKay

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

Recently Moved to the coMox valley?

For those from out of province, did you know that your advisor needs to be licensed for the province in which YOU reside?

L ara D. austin, cim, fma Investment and Wealth Advisor 250-334-5606 lara.austin@rbc.com www.LaraAustin.com

Updating your financial plan can help paint a clear picture of what your new life can look like.

The first person you call when you have money in motion.

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.* and Royal Bank of Canada are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. *Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is a member company of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada. ®Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada.

Used under licence. © RBC Dominion Securities Inc. 2015. All rights reserved. 15_90857_WDE_022

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE 2016 Memberships is January 31, 2016 Memberships can be purchased: • Online at www.filberg.com/membership • At the Comox Mall, November 13/14, 9:30am - 4pm

Purchase your annual membership before December 31st and be entered in a DRAW for Lunch for 2.

Questions? Email: lodge@filberg.com

61 FILBERG ROAD • 2503392715 WWW.FILBERG.COM

VALLEY VIBE

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

What’s

■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ 27

Trending...

To be part of this special feature contact sales@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Bra Straps Slip?

How Do I Fix It?

Why Do Shoulder

TRICA

The Barstool Specialist

ing popuare becom Bar stools ling deea p of their ap centuate lar because ac to ty ili e ab ly sign and th me. Usual of your ho at r o r te n the theme u e kitchen co styles, in placed at th e g n ra they a home bar aterials adding atm d an t h g ei h m whether to any roo mosphere alizing. ci so king or eating, drin

McConochie’s Exclusive to:

Mon. to Sat. 9 am - 5 pm

Fast FREE Delivery & Set Up!

Furniture and Appliances Ltd.

Serving the Comox Valley for 50 Years

434 - 5th Street, Courtenay 250-338-8114 w w w. m c c o n o c h i e s . c a

PHARMASAVE LIFESTYLE & WELLNESS PROGRAM MEDICAL WEIGHT AND WELLNESS LIFESTYLE INFO SESSION

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18 7-9 PM

FREE Body Composition Analysis PRE-REGISTER AS SPACE IS LIMITED

BEFORE

AFTER

CALL SHAWNNA 250-339-4563

#7-2225 Guthrie Rd., Comox (beside Quality Foods) OPEN: Monday to Friday 9-6 • Saturday 9-5 • Sunday & Statuory Holidays 11-5

www.comoxvalleypharmasave.com

VISIT US ON

When women come into Secret Drawers Lingerie, one of their common complaints is that their bra straps slip. Sometimes this is because of the design of the bra and sometimes this is because of the shape of the woman’s shoulders.

Because bras are designed to feature the chest, many bras are designed with straps placed on the outside of the cup, which puts them on edge of the shoulder. This can create amazing cleavage but it may end up making you pull up your straps all day. This can definitely be annoying.

Luckily, not all bras are designed this way. Many bras are designed with the straps situated more to the center of the cup. This changes the way straps sit on your shoulders and prevents the slipping of straps.

Another issue some women have is sloped shoulders. Most women, in fact, have at least one sloped shoulder thanks to carrying around a shoulder bag their whole lives. These sloped shoulders or narrow shoulders naturally encourage the slipping of bra straps.

Vashti and Nena Of course, the bra design, as mentioned above, can combat this issue but so can silicone anti-slip pads, available at Secret Drawers Lingerie.

And, keep in mind, simply shortening your bra straps will not fix this problem. All that will do is cause the straps to dig into your shoulders uncomfortably and throw off the engineering of the bra.

So if you find you’re constantly pulling up those bra straps make sure to mention it to us the next time you buy a bra and stop by today to look into other solutions.

Written by Natasha Tracy for Secret Drawers Lingerie.

secretdrawers.com 431 Fifth Street, ❦ Downtown Courtenay ❦ 250-897-7488

28 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com Mercedes-AMG GT S-Coupe

DrivewayCanada.ca |

Hydrogen Hydrogen powered Hyundai Tucson

Automotive lineup at the AJAC TestFest, an annual four-day intensive nsive vehicle evaluation driving event GMC Canyon diesel

Honda Civic at TestFest

Visit the TestFest gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca a.ca

Canadian auto TestFest fiesta a restyled little smart fortwo (it The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has just completed finally has smooth shifting automatic TestFest, an annual four-day intensive transmission), a new Hyundai Sonata vehicle evaluation driving event.

Hybrid with a no-compromise flatTestFest establishes core groundwork floor trunk, plus an all-new Honda for a thorough voting process that will Civic that’s wider, yet lighter and ultimately determine the 2016 Canadian claims outstanding fuel economy.

Car of the Year, the 2016 Canadian Utility More than 80 auto The green utility entries come in a Vehicle of the Year, the 2016 Canadian diverse range of price and size. Honda media experts were Green Car and the 2016 Green Utility HR-V and Mazda CX-3 compete Vehicle of the Year. invited to do backhead-to-head in the affordable small This year more than 80 auto media to-back evaluations crossover utility segment. On the experts were invited to do back-toof the 122 new back evaluations of the 122 new other hand, a luxurious Porsche vehicles assembled at the Canadian Tire vehicles assembled Cayenne S E-Hybrid is sure to make Motorsport Park in Clarington, Ontario, the neighbors green with envy. The at the Canadian which is also a new staging location for mid-sized GMC Canyon pickup truck Tire Motorsport the event. is now available with an all-new fuelIn addition to its well-known high-speed Park in Clarington, efficient 2.8L I-4 Turbo Diesel engine. track, this racing facility was also able to Ontario.

Finally yet importantly, Hyundai provided a low-speed handling course deserves a gutsy award for stepping-up Bob McHugh and, in my opinion, the best off-road and offering the very first hydrogen course in the history of the annual event. fueled fuel cell vehicle to Canadian As always, designated routes on public roads, specific buyers, in a dedicated front-drive version of Tucson, to the category of vehicle, were also incorporated. its compact crossover.

Nine category winners, from TestFest, will be announced by AJAC on November 24 and the overall “Our program is testing‐based, and driven by data winners will be announced at 2016 auto shows in and weighted scoring,” said Justin Pritchard, CCOTY Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Category entry co‐chair. “Dozens of experienced vehicle testers drive information, photos and some interesting dronedozens of vehicles, back to back, over several days. filmed videos taken at this year’s TestFest are already This testing process generates thousands of data viewable on the AJAC web site (ajac.ca) and all the points. We share every aspect of this test data online, compiled stats and voting details will follow later. so shoppers can see exactly how a given vehicle won More “green” vehicle entries, than in previous years, its category or how it stacked up to the category will allow the presentation of two awards (for both winner.” car and utility) at next year’s Vancouver Auto Show.

‘‘

’’

The car entries included an all-new Chevrolet Volt,

bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

Question of the Week

This is a complete li list off 2016 C Canadian nadian Car of the Year entries at TestFest. The Green Car entries are identified with an asterisk (*):

Small Car

SUV – CUV (under $35k)

Honda Civic (Sedan)* smart fortwo (Coupe)* Scion iM Toyota Yaris (Sedan) Volkswagen Jetta 1.4TSI

Fiat 500X Jeep Renegade Honda HR-V* Mazda CX-3* Mitsubishi Outlander (2.4)

Family Car Chevrolet Volt* Hyundai Sonata Hybrid* Volkswagen Golf Sportwagon 1.8TSI

SUV – CUV ($35k to $60k) BMW X1 Ford Edge Honda Pilot Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Tucson (Fuel Cell Electric)* Kia Sorento Lexus NX 200t F Sport

Sports-Performance (Under $50k) MINI 3-door John Cooper Works Chevrolet Camaro SS Hyundai Veloster Turbo Rally Mazda MX-5 Volkswagen Golf R

SUV-CUV (over $60k)

Sports-Performance (over $50k)

Lincoln MKX Mercedes-Benz GLE-350d 4Matic Coupe Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid* Volvo XC90*

Cadillac ATS-V Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Ford Shelby GT350 Lexus RC 350 AWD Mercedes-AMG C63 S

Pickup Truck

Prestige-Performance (over $75k) Cadillac CTS-V Lexus RC F Mercedes-AMG GT S Porsche Cayman GT4

Chevrolet Silverado GMC Canyon Diesel* Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab

Bob McHugh writes this week about the annual TestFest evaluations of new cars. Which one of the cars in the two Performance Car categories appeals to you the most?

Go to DrivewayCanada.ca for the question of the week

?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK!

Safety Tip: Crashes with pedestrians spike in the fall and winter months as the weather changes and daylight hours decrease. When driving, use extra caution near intersections, take time to look for pedestrians, avoid distractions and be ready to yield.

follow us… /Driveway @DrivewayCanada

DO THE MATH. ADVERTISE IN THE NEWSPAPER.

NADbank, ComBase: Adults 18+, print and online

Wise customers read the fine print: *, †, Ω The All Out Clearout Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after October 1, 2015. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2015 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2015 Ram 1500 and Ram Heavy Duty models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (25A+AGR) with a Purchase Price of $28,998 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 72 months equals 156 bi-weekly payments of $186 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $28,998. Ω$10,000 in total discounts includes $8,500 Consumer Cash and $1,500 Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash. Consumer Cash Discounts are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. $1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the retail purchase/lease of 2015 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg. Cab), 2014 Ram 2500/3500 or 2015 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before October 1, 2015. Proof of ownership/Lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed an Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. 3. Customers who are Baeumler Approved service providers. Proof of membership is required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cash offer per eligible transaction. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.

SALES

0

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

% FINANCING

GET UP TO

ON MOST 2015 RAM 1500 TRUCKS

IN TOTAL DISCOUNTS

†

■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ 29

EVENT

$ + 10,000 FOR 72 MONTHS *Ω

GET 0% FINANCING† FOR 72 MONTHS ON RAM HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS

PLUS

RAMTRUCKOFFERS.CA

30 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Meet the Professionals

For the best in quality, service & products call or visit these fine businesses!

Tupper

Walk-Ins Welcome!

“A Cut Above the Rest”

Home Health Care Ltd. Your “One Stop Shop”

For the Physically Impaired and the Seniors’ Community

• New and Used Scooters • Power & Manual Wheelchairs • Walkers & Bathroom Aids • Stair Lifts • Vans & Lifts

• Creative, Up-to-Date Techniques

On-site Digital Xray

• Where Pleasing YOU is Important!

Dental Floats

Ultrasound Wellness Exams

• Reasonable Prices!

Parasite Control

Brenda Sandi Diana Janine

Lameness Exams Pre-Purchase Exams

TRUE DIMENSION

2300 Cousins Ave., Courtenay

250-338-8873

www.tupperhomehealthcare.com tupperhealth@shaw.ca Custom • Remodelling • Gems Appraisals • Repairs

TOWING

H A I R

D E S I G N S

250-334-1906

1935 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay (Lots of Free Parking)

www.truedimension.com

Custom • Remodelling • Gems Appraisals • Repairs

by

Vaccines

EIA Testing (Coggings)

Chad 250-897-5254 or 250-703-0371 www.aboveandbeyondtreeservice.ca

Is your solution.

VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION #J-2703 Kilpatrick Ave., Courtenay

250-897-1124

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 - 4:30 Sat 10 - 4

250-218-6610

Serving Parksville - Comox Valley - North Island

Custom • Remodelling • Gems Appraisals • Repairs

Custom • Remodelling • Gems Appraisals • Repairs

Custom • Remodellin Appraisals • Rep

Lowest cost towing in the valley Cars • Trucks • Boats • Crane Truck Available

Get hooked on us!

We SELL Used Auto Parts and BUY Non-ferrous Metal (brass, copper, etc.)

FREE SCRAP METAL REMOVAL 105 - 1995 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay

Cars, Trucks & Vans 250-897-7463 Heavy Equipment www.waynemackenziegoldsmith.com Machinery

105 - 1995 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay

250-897-7463 www.waynemackenziegoldsmith.com

Valley Affordable Towing and Scrap Metal

>FRESH, QUALITY 105 - 1995 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay INGREDIENTS 250-897-7463 www.waynemackenziegoldsmith.com FOR A GREAT TASTE!

105 - 1995 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay

250-897-7463

250-897-74

www.waynemackenziegoldsmith.com

www.waynemackenziego

250-339-6499 1566 Ryan Road E.

3493 Royston Road

Close to Comox Base

www.comoxvalleyselfstorage.com

Towing & Scrap 250-218-1062 | Parts 250-336-2920

NEXT TO SUPERSTORE

NOT JUST PIZZA...

Custom • Remodelling • Gems Appraisals • Repairs

105 - 1995 Cliffe Ave.,

#5-795 Ryan Rd., Courtenay

IT’S ISLANDER PIZZA! Custom • Remodelling • Gems Appraisals • Repairs

250-338-4666 Custom • Remodelling • Gems Custom • Remodellin www.islanderpizza.ca Providing safe, reliable, quality care and

Custom • Remodelling • Gems Appraisals • Repairs

Appraisals • Repairs

Appraisals • Rep

recreational activities for seniors

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

105 - 1995 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay

250-897-7463 www.waynemackenziegoldsmith.com

Nacho Deluxe: sm $5.45 Lg $7.25 Beef or Bean Taco $149 Beef Salad $7.35 - Chicken Salad $8.00 2nd Burrito ½ Price Chicken Fajita: sm $5.10 Lg $8.00 2 Crisp Meat Burrito $6.90 2 Taco Bean or Beef Combo $6.90 Hours: Sun. 12noon - 7:30pm

HEAT PUMP/AC from

$39 per month

SALES AND SERVICE

Fully Registered and Insured Care Aides Affordable Individual and Group Rates

• Heat Pumps •105 Furnaces • Fireplaces 105 - 1995 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay 105 - 1995 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay - 1995 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay 105 - 1995 Cliffe Ave., Mon. 11am - 8:00pm BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY! • Hot Water • HRVs • Ductless Heat Pumps ° Tue. - Sat. 11am - 9:00pm • On-Demand Hot Water • Natural Gas UP TO 250-897-7463 LICENSED PREMISES250-897-7463 250-897-7463 Call Darren at: 250-465-8714 250-897-74 $2,500 IN cvccclub@gmail.com 250-334-2100 • www.21deg.com www.waynemackenziegoldsmith.com www.waynemackenziegoldsmith.com www.waynemackenziegoldsmith.com www.waynemackenziego 450 Ryan Rd, Courtenay REBATES

21

The New Degree of Service

This space available REASONABLY PRICED!

Bring It Home

Call Today!

>FRESH, QUALITY INGREDIENTS FOR A GREAT TASTE!

Sales Event 50% Off

Save Up to

~ CELEBRATING OUR 30TH YEAR IN BUSINESS ~ Wire Rope & Fittings • Splicing Facilities Chains • Industrial Supplies • Hydro Testing Fire Extinguisher Recharging 259 Puntledge Road, Courtenay Phone: 250-334-3707 • Fax: 250-334-3721 2860 North Island Hwy, Campbell River Phone: 250-286-1027 • Fax: 250-286-1024

on select Innovia and Innovia Touch carpets!

$500

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Save Up to

Great Gear! Great Prices!

Great Advice!

(10% Off to a maximum discount of $500)

on select flooring including hardwood, vinyl, tile and more!

To advertise here call Rich: 250-941-8865 comoxvalleyrecord.com

THAT’S WHAT WE DO!

250-338-8807

2440 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay MONDAY - SATURDAY 10:30am - 6:00pm

www.gotit-needit-wantit.com

NOT JUST PIZZA...

IT’S ISLANDER PIZZA!

NEXT TO SUPERSTORE

#5-795 Ryan Rd., Courtenay

250-338-4666 www.islanderpizza.ca

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ 31

SPORTS

Ice capture North Island boys’ volleyball title Mark R. Isfeld Ice went undefeated to claim the senior boys volleyball North Island championship this past weekend in front of a great home crowd.

The hosts had to play on both the Friday and the Saturday against some tough competition. “The team was really excited to play in front of our hometown crowd and responded well to

the pressure,” coach Wayne Della Siega said.

The Ice were in top form Friday, defeating Carihi, Highland and Timberline. On Saturday morning they continued their dominance of the court, knocking off Ballenas and Gulf Islands to advance to the final against Woodlands.

Woodlands has been ranked in the top teams of

the province and Isfeld has given them a good run in the past. “We knew it was going to be a battle but we were ready,” Della Siega said, adding, “It’s our tournament to win or lose but the way we have been improving and playing, failure will NOT be an option!”

This prediction held as the Ice came out ready to play, shut Woodlands down

all over the court, had a strong defensive game, and when given the opportunity, put the ball away with vigour.

The team finished the tournament undefeated and now plan on doing the same on Nov. 20-21 in Royal Bay at the Islands.

For a team photo, view this story online at comoxvalleyrecord.com

See high adventure at its best on Friday night Completing the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal is high on the bucket list for many trekkers. For Avril and Rich Revel of Comox, the dream of completing this Himalayan trek became a reality in October 2014.

“It’s quite fantastic,” report Rich and Avril. The Annapurna Trek involves some of the highest trekking in the world. The 182 km trek ranges from 800 to over 17,000 feet.

“You move from the green subtropical valleys up into the alpine glaciers and stupendously high mountain terrain. It is simply glorious. Every turn along the trail brings a view that is even more fantastic than the last.”

Travelling with a Sherpa and a porter, the Revels, who are experienced trekkers, planned to trek 12-15 km per day. For 17-21 days, they intended to trek by day while staying at night in the tea houses along the trail.

This circuit around the Annapurna Massif is usually good trekking in October.

There is typically not any snow, although a few hours through ankle deep snow might be expected through the Thorong-La Pass.

The Revels’ trek, however, became anything but

BEST BUY – Correction Notice In the November 6 flyer, page 12A, the Blackvue 1080p HD Dashcam with Built-in GPS (webCode: 10386515) was incorrectly advertised as $229.99 with savings of $40. The correct price is $329.99 with savings of $40. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

Comox Medical CliniC flu clinics

Flu Clinics will be available to ALL COMOX MEDICAL CLINIC PATIENTS who are: • aged 65+ and their caregivers • adults and children 9+ with a chronic health condition and their household contacts (e.g. cancer, cardiac disorders, respiratory, diabetes, kidney or liver disease) • children 6 months – 5 years old and their caregivers • health care workers Please go to viha.ca/flu for further details **Children 6 months to 12 years Please call to book a flu shot appointment

seasonal

flu shot scHEDulE

WEDNESDAy NOvEMbER 18 Avril Revel trekking out on the Annapurna Circuit at 15,000 feet after the disastrous Oct. 14 storm.

PHOTO BY richard revel

typical.

On Oct. 14, a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal dumped huge amounts of snow on the higher elevation portions of the circuit. Avalanches ensued and, at final count, over 40 people were killed.

The Revels were trapped by their circumstances for three days at over 16,000 feet. At first, the military promised an evacuation by helicopter, but it soon

A Big You k n a h T

became apparent that this would not be reality.

As a result, the Revels, along with their guide and porter, made the decision to trek out and save their hides. They hiked 30 km per day in deep snow to reach safety and meet their schedule in spite of some illness.

While unable to complete their intended trek, the Revels were inspired by their journey. Once through their adventure, they report that

to our Customers for your

“it was still a wonderful experience once we reconciled the tremendous loss of life.”

You are invited to come and experience the beauty and challenges of this trek as Avril and Rich share their stories and their photographs on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Anglican Church Hall, 218 Church St. in Comox.

Refreshments will be served.

Patients aged 13+ NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED

Anniversary Sale November 17th - 21st

20% OFF

ALL Domestic Wood

Artisan

10

% to works wood

2267 Cousins Rd., Courtenay • dale@woodtoworks.com

30 MINUTE CHALLENGE NOVEMBER 18TH

UP TO

WALK

Support RUN

FEEL LIKE A MILLION!

OFF

CALL US: 250-331-9392

ALL Exotic Wood

JOIN THE

Continuous

5 - 7 P.M.

SWIM

30% OFF

Selected tools, accessories, and wood working machinery

WORK OUT Share your selfie getting active and you could win one of many prizes! #ACJUSTTHIRTY www.activecomoxvalley.ca

Artisan

wood to works CALL US: 250-331-9392

2267 Cousins Rd., Courtenay • dale@woodtoworks.com

32 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Town of Comox MACK LAING ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Mack Laing Nature House Advisory Committee is an advisory body to Council that is tasked with reviewing the current status of the lands and buildings and making recommendations as per the Terms of Reference. Town of Comox Council is forming a Committee for the Mack Laing Nature House and is inviting residents of the Town of Comox to submit their resume for the following positions: • • • • • •

Up to two (2) members of Council One (1) member of the Mack Laing Heritage Society One (1) member of the Comox Archives and Museum Society One (1) member of the Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society One (1) member of the community at large One (1) member of the community at large with relevant construction knowledge/experience • One (1) member of Town of Comox staff Terms of reference are available on our website at comox.ca or can be picked up at Town Hall.

Please submit your application to the Town of Comox, 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, BC, V9M 1R9 or email: rkanigan@comox.ca no later than Friday, November 27, 2015 and clearly marked what organization you wish to represent.

Richard Kanigan Chief Administrative Officer

Isfeld swimmers shine at Islands Mark R. Isfeld Senior Secondary swimmers and their sponsor coach attended the B.C. High School Island Swimming Championships at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre on Nov. 1.

All 10 swimmers represented Isfeld well and the results show promise for the future.

Jordyn Ryan (Grade 11) captured the Island championship title in all three individual events she swam.

In the first event, Amelia Helpard (Gr. 12), Zoe McDougall (Gr. 9), Myia Dunn (Gr. 9) and Abigail Lister (Gr. 9) dove in and secured 4th place in the Girls 200 SC Metre Medley, B Division; advancing the foursome to Provincials.

This was quickly followed by the relay team of Jordyn Ryan (Gr. 11), Kaya Hund (Gr. 8), Janaya Ryan (Gr. 8) and Amelia Elder (Gr. 11) placing 3rd in the 200 Medley relay Open Category; also advancing the group to Provincials.

In the B division (Summer Competitive) placements were: Amelia Helpard: 50 free (6th), 50 back (9th). Myia Dunn: 50 free (14th), 50 fly

Turning in solid times at the Island championships were Isfeld swimmers (left to right): Back row - Jaden Fath, Zoe McDougall, Amelia Helpard, Sam Helpard. Front row - Kaya Hund, Myia Dunn, Abby Lister, Jordyn Ryan, PHOTO submitted Janaya Ryan and Amelia Elder.

(10th), 100 IM (12th). Sam Helpard (Gr. 10): 50 free (3rd), 50 back (2nd), 100 back (2nd), 100 free (6th - advances to Provincials). Zoe McDougall: 50 back (8th), 50 breast (4th), 100 IM (4th - advances to Provincials).

In the C division (Novice) placements were: Abigail Lister: 50 free (5th), 50 back (2nd), 100 IM (1st). In the Open

division (Winter Competitive) placements were: Amelia Elder: 50 free (7th), 100 free (4th). Janaya Ryan: 50 free (18th), 100 back (12th), 100 free (11th). Jaden Fath (Gr.8): 50 free (18th), 100 free (14th), 200 IM (6th). Kaya Hund (Gr. 8): 100 free (14th), 200 IM (12th). Jordyn Ryan: 100 back (1st), 100 fly (1st), 200 IM (1st).

Curling centre grand re-opening Saturday REPLACE YOUR WATER-GUZZLING TOILET (13 LITRE OR MORE) WITH A NEW WATER-EFFICIENT MODEL AND RECEIVE A $75 REBATE FROM THE COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT (CVRD).

WATER-GUZZLING TOILET

= $75 REBATE

The public is invited to attend the Comox Valley Regional District’s curling centre grand re-opening on Saturday, Nov. 14. Upgrade work has been taking place since late spring of this year.

Project cost of the improvements is $1.9 million, which was given electoral approval through the alternative approval process.

Energy-efficient building, seismic, and mechanical upgrades add an estimated 30 years of life to the facility,

and ensure that a multipurpose year round building, with curling as its main focus, is available to the residents of the Comox Valley.

The grand re-opening event will be held from 1-2 p.m.

There will be a brief ribbon cutting ceremony followed by the official throw of rocks.

Members of the public can tour the building, have some refreshments, and try their hand at throwing a curling stone.

In conjunction with the

TOP UP YOUR GARDEN FOR FALL Call us about our Premium Quality, Triple Screened, Composted Garden Soil, Fish Compost and Bark Mulch We deliver or can load your truck, trailer or containers!

LI NE VISIT US ON FOR M A P & DI RECTIONS

Yardage calculator on our website

grand re-opening, the curling club is offering a “learn to curl” clinic on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon and Sunday, Nov. 15, from 2-4 p.m. for ages 12 and up. Cost is $30 per person and pre-registration is required by calling 250334-4712. The curling centre is located at the exhibition grounds at 4835 Headquarters Rd. in Courtenay.

More information about the facility can be found at comoxvalleyrd.ca/curlingcentreupgrades.

Need a Pickup on the ‘Mainland’ Edmonton, Calgary etc. etc.

Call F.A.S. Delivery 1-877-327-3358

With size, weight and commodity www.blackgoldsoil.com

3599 Comox Logging Road | 250-338-0338 The CVRD toilet rebate program will help residents use water more efficiently.

Replacing a 13 litre toilet with a dual flush toilet or high-efficiency (4.8 or less) toilet could reduce indoor water use by approximately 18 per cent. Homes with older 20 litre flush toilets could experience even larger reductions.

NEW SELECTION

Only high efficiency (4.8 litre or less) and dual flush toilets are eligible. A maximum of two toilets rebates per installation address, including those toilets rebates received under the 2009-2014 programs, will be accepted.

Old toilets must be taken to the Comox Valley waste management centre (2400 Pidgeon Lake Road, Cumberland) for the proper disposal and date-stamped receipt.

The toilet rebate program applies to homes that are connected to the Comox Valley water system including the Town of Comox, City of Courtenay and the Arden, Comox Valley, England Road,Marsden/Camco, and Greaves Crescent water local service areas. A limited number of rebates are available for the program.

To download the 2015 eligibility requirements and the rebate form visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rebates or call 250-334-6000.

Follow comoxvalleyrd

FR

OM Fresh Sandwiches $3 .79 and Light Lunch Alternatives

699 Aspen Rd. at Guthrie in Comox (250) 339-1955 www.comoxvalleycoop.ca

info@fasdelivery.com

ROAD CLOSURE ADVISORY Due to road reconstruction, Wacor Holdings Ltd. would like to advise the residents of the Comox Valley that Bevan Road, from Wellington Road to The Landfill, will be closed from September 8th through till the end of November.

The Comox Valley Waste Management Centre can be accessed by using Marsden and Lake Trail Roads. From the Comox Valley Parkway, head northwest on Cumberland Road, northwest on Marsden Road, west on Lake Trail Road, turning left onto Bevan Road and right onto Pigeon Lake Road to the landfill.

■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ 33

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

SCORE BOARD SOCCER

VAN. ISLAND MEN

MID-ISLAND WOMEN

Offers valid until November 30, 2015. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on www.getyourtoyota.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. *Lease example: 2016 Corolla CE BURCEM-6A MSRP is $17,580 and includes $1,585 freight/PDI leased at 0.49% over 40 months with $1,275 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $78 with a total lease obligation of $7,545. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.07.† Finance example: 0.49% finance for 48 months, upon credit approval, available on 2016 Corolla CE BURCEM-6A. Applicable taxes are extra. **Lease example: 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A with a vehicle price of $26,220 includes $1,855 freight/PDI leased at 0.49% over 40 months with $2,350 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $125 with a total lease obligation of $12,366. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Up to $2,000 Non-stackable Cash Back available on select 2015 RAV4 models. Finance example: 0.49% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A. Applicable taxes are extra. ***Lease example: 2015 Camry LE Automatic BF1FLTA with a vehicle price of $25,885, includes $1,785 freight/PDI leased at 0% over 40 months with $2,675 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $118 with a total lease obligation of $12,130. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Up to $2,500 Non stackable Cash Back available on select 2015 Camry models. Finance example: 0.0% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 Camry LE Automatic BF1FLTA. Applicable taxes are extra. Lease rates 0% for 40 months available upon credit approval. ††Non-stackable Cash back offers valid until November 30, 2015, on select 2015 models and may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may by November 30, 2015. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. ‡Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 24, 36, 48 and 60 month leases of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 48-month lease, equals 96 payments, with the final 96th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Lease payments can be made monthly or semi-monthly basis but cannot be made on a weekly basis. Weekly payments are for advertising purposes only. Visit your Toyota Dealer or www.getyourtoyota.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

BOWLING CODES COUNTRY LANES Weekly Highlights Monday 9:30 55 Plus George Railian 184, Lynne Davidson 188, Micki MacDonald 227, Cheryl Davies 214, Donna Wilson 149, Sue Williams 175, Kathleen Wagstaff 173, Bob Van Nes 253, June Berry 205, Bob Sharp 289, Arnie Morrison 236, Marie Isreal 226 Monday 12:30 55 Plus Lucille Smith 176, Ivan Alley 204, Pat Huntley 181, Val Johnson 176, Rita Grill 173, Erma Wilson 206, Barb Boyce 197 Monday 4 p.m. Youth Zoe

HOCKEY VIJHL North Division Team W L T OTL Pt C.R. Storm 13 5 1 1 28 Nan. Buccaneers 12 7 1 1 26

RAV4 LE FWD model shown

2015

RAV4

2015 RAV4 FWD LE Auto $26,220 MSRP incl. F+PDI

$

LEASE FROM ‡

125

OR

$

GET UP TO ††

2,000

CASHBACK THAT’S LIKE PAYING $58 / WEEK** semi-monthly/40 mos.

2015

Camry LE model shown

CAMRY

2015 LE Sedan Auto $25,885 MSRP incl. F+PDI

$

LEASE FROM

118

‡

OR

$

GET UP TO

††

2,500

CASHBACK THAT’S LIKE PAYING $55 / WEEK*** semi-monthly/40 mos.

IT’S DAYLIGHT

SAVINGS TIME

2016

Corolla Sport Plus model shown

COROLLA

2016 Corolla CE 6M $17,580 MSRP Incl. F+PDI LEASE FROM ‡

FINANCE FROM †

78

0.49%

$ CANUCKS IDENTITY OR VANCOUVER STANDARDS PROUD PARTNER LOCKUP – TOYOTA

semi-monthly/40 mos.

AUG 2015

/48 mo. OAC

THAT’S LIKE PAYING $36 / WEEK* When using the Vancouver Canucks brand identity in your creative or promotional materials, you are associating your business with the well-known, trusted Canucks brand – a unique platform to capture your customers’ imagination and evoke the passion, values and character of the Vancouver Canucks.

To ensure maximum brand value and transference for our partners, we have created the following brand guidelines document. It is our shared obligation to ensure these guidelines are followed at all times when using the Vancouver Canucks brand identity.

# O WNER A PPROVED JEREMY CHIU, COROLLA OWNER

PROUD PARTNER LOCKUP

PRIMARY BRAND COLOURS PMS 281 C

PMS 348 C

WHITE

CMYK 100 / 72 / 0 / 32 RGB 0 / 61 / 125 HEX #003D7D

CMYK 100 / 0 / 85 / 24 RGB 0 / 126 / 58 HEX #008752

CMYK 0/0/0/0 RGB 255 / 255 / 255 HEX #FFFFFF

G E T Y O U R T OYO TA . C A SECONDARY BRAND COLOURS PMS 296 C CMYK 100 / 46 / 0 / 70

PMS 877 C METALLIC SILVER

CMYK

PMS COOL GREY 7 C GREY ALTERNATIVE

Thursday 12:30 55 Plus Kelvin Davis 192, Bob Van Nes 215, Carolle Allen 202, Arnie Morrison 272, Lynne Conn 229, Wayne Jeffrey 239, Grace Rodriguez 185, Rick Rodriguez 208, Ivan Ally 246, Lynn Devries 187, Vera Winter 221 Thursday Night Adult Ross McWillis ‘305’, Steve Robson ‘307’, Bruno Bagdan 236, Chad Kelly 239, Scott VanAchte 230, Jessica Giroux 262, Aggie Aucoin 191, Laurie Aucoin 210, Rick Kroeker 283, Kevin Gurnham 216, George Wedge 209, Anne Lavery 227, Jim Parkin 226, Dawn Hill 220, Brian Booth 246 Friday 9:30 55 Plus Roy Brekke 213, Nick Tjart 243, Anna Delucry 226, Minnie Frame 197, George Andrews 193, Ev Andrws 196, Heather Abraham 199 Saturday Special Olympics Mathew Strachin 187, Jamie Bennett 218, Jacob White 271, Dale Elderskin 150, Mary Wells 162, Michael Campbell 200, Mandy Iverson 163, Sherri Lines 154, Gary Thompson 126, Travor Carter 164, Larry McCooey 163

Qtr 28 27

North Vancouver Island’s Largest & Most Trusted Roofing Company.

72 86 86 101 72 69 93 75 ‘EH’

Hopefuls 855 Team High series scr The ‘EH’ Team 1838 Team High series hdcp Hopefuls 2475 Mens High game scr Mike Gribble 212 Mens High game hdcp Mike Gribble 249 Mens High series scr Doug Ellis 549

ROOFING & SHEET METAL LTD.

CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE P R O U D LY A F F I L I AT E D W I T H :

“Roofing the Comox Valley for 35 years”

250-336-8088 nelsonroofing.com

C.R. 50+ SENIORS Team ATF Strikers Quinsam Auto

Class Act 20 King Pins 20 Hopefuls 19 Happy Wanderers 18 Spare Shooters 17 Amigos 16 The ‘EH’ Team 15 Flyers 10 Team High game scr The Team 651 Team High game hdcp

Pts 96 105

“A GUARANTEE IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE COMPANY BEHIND IT”

• Bennett Sheet Metal • Canadian Tire • Chris &

COMOX VALLEY RECORD

Charity Calendar Contest Calendars for a

$5 DONATION

2015

to Courtenay & District Fish & Game Protective Association.

AVAILABLE AT:

Tyee Marine, Sears, Comox Valley Record & The Fish & Game Clubhouse 100% of the proceeds go to conservation & outdoor family programming

WINNERS Nov 3rd Nov 4th Nov 5th Nov 6th Nov 8th Nov 7th Nov 8th

Marti Mitchell Randy Jacobson Brian Fairbrother Katie Wylie Wendy Ament Sheila Rodger Ellen Rollin

Keep Entering to Win!

Prizes awarded every day of 2015 Enter Daily for More Chances ! Go to...

ComoxValleyRecord.com/contests

NEXT EVENT for Courtenay & District Fish & Game Protective Association

11:11 AM NOVEMBER 11TH LEST WE FORGET This Week’s Feature Sponsor

ourite d’s Fav n a l s I The Shops!

Tackle 870 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay 250-334-2942 880 Isl. Hwy., Campbell River 250-287-2641 1-877-287-TYEE

tyeemarine.com

Errol Flynn, Remax • Comox Valley Regional District • Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community • End-Of-The-Roll • FAS Courier Service • Francis Jewellers • Jamie Edwards, Royal LePage

Team W L T Pt Oceanside United 6 1 0 18 Cermaq Outlaws 6 1 0 18 Shooters 5 1 1 16 CVUSC Revolution 5 2 0 15 Courtenay Kickers 3 4 1 10 Marine Harvest 3 4 0 9 Nanaimo Wheatys 1 6 0 3 Nanaimo 1 5 1 4 Alberni Athletics 0 6 1 1 Nov. 8 Cermaq Outlaws 0 Oceanside United 1, Marine Harvest Bandits 2 Nanaimo Wheatys 1, CVUSC Revolution 3 Kickers 2, Nanaimo 2 Port Alberni 2, Shooters bye Nov. 15 CVUSC Revolution vs.

Oceanside United TBA, Outlaws vs. Nanaimo 2 p.m. Willow Point #4, Shooters vs. Wheatys TBA, Alberni Athletics vs. Bandits 2 p.m. Alberni Turf, Kickers bye Goals Shelby Jeeves (Shooters) 12. Emma Taylor (Oceanside) 8.

Shannon Marshall (Shooters), Emma Greene (Revolution) 7.

Division One Team W L T Pt Cowichan FC 7 0 2 23 Bays United 6 2 1 19 Comox Valley 5 2 2 17 Nanaimo United 5 3 1 16 Saanich Fusion 5 3 1 16 Gorge FC 4 3 2 14 Westcastle United 2 6 1 7 Vic West 1 5 3 6 VI Wave 1 6 2 5 Lakehill FC 0 6 3 3 Nov. 7 Comox Valley United 2 (Tom Butcher, Grayson Chalifoux) @ Lakehill FC 1 (Kean de Vries) Nov. 14 Comox Valley United vs. Bays United 6 p.m. Comox Valley Turf

West 87, Chris Parkinson 105 Tuesday 9:30 Ladies Marilyn Shetterly 184, Elsie Ritsema 197, Isabelle Bracchi 173, Karen Annand 187, Sylvia VanDervliet 173, Jane Wedge 235, Barb Pottruff 212, Brenda Searl 182 Tuesday 12:30 55 Plus George Andrews 240, Ev Andrews 209, Garry Pearson 155, Allison Bennett 157 Tuesday Night Adult Bill Brundige 232, Natalie Weir 217, Vern Greenhill 209, George Ghinis 230, Bud Taylor 250, Rick Kroeker 294, John West 232, Deb Julian 244, Duwanee Granneman 248, Bob Sharp 230, Steve Robson 238 Wednesday 9:30 55 Plus Bert Brown 222, Nick Tjart 271, Ria Tjart 205, Betty Gilchrist 200, Heather Abraham 203, Dave Stacey 203, Andre Melancon 184, Minnie Frame 214 Tuesday/Wednesday CRA Allison Bennett 144, Lisa Bruce 143, Cori Pagnoni 140, Richard Major 152, Randy Poole 154, Larry McCooey 163, Michael Campbell 143, Karen Slater 142, Trevor Carter 139 Wednesday Night Adult Cathy Murray 234, Rick Granneman 242, Tom Nurse 250, Dave Stevenson 205, Tannis Pond 190, Al Gavel 210, Dave Pond 189

Midland Tools • Nelson Roofing • Northern Ropes • Parker Marine • Quality Foods • Rice Toyota Courtenay • Sears • Sunwest Auto • Thrifty Foods • Tyee Marine • UB Diving • Westview Ford

C.V. Glacier Kings 10 7 0 3 23 Oc. Generals 2 16 1 0 5 South Division Team W L T OTL Pt Vic. Cougars 15 4 1 0 31 WShore Wolves 11 8 0 1 23 Kerry Park 10 9 1 0 21 San. Braves 8 10 2 0 18 Pen. Panthers 6 14 1 1 14 Nov. 5 Comox Valley 4 Victoria 5 Nov. 7 Nanaimo 0 Comox Valley 2 Nov. 13 Oceanside vs. Comox Valley 7:30 p.m. SC#1 Nov. 14 Comox Valley @ Kerry Park

•• Johns Midland Independent Tools • Johns Grocery Independent • GoneGrocery Fishin •

34 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

Three generation hunting trip ■ Ralph Shaw OUTDOORS

O

ur three generation hunting trip involved our daughter Leanne Farrell of Port Hardy and her son Michael Farrell of Surrey.

In terms of time it was simple for me, but Leanne and Michael had to make special arrangements to meet vacation and work schedules. But where there is a will there is a way. By the time we had things worked out our actual hunt was from Monday to Thursday inclusive.

The decision to try the three generation trip was driven by Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) Authorization for an antlerless mule deer in Management Unit: 3-19 for the month of November.

Unit 3-19 is generally south and west of Kamloops bordered

by Merritt on the south. It is primarily a land of open grasslands, Interior dry belt Douglas Fir and lodgepole pine forests, dotted with several trout-bearing lakes.

Much of the land is owned by cattle ranchers, the forests are generally Crown owned. We were treated as special

guests by the Frolek Cattle Co. Ltd. due to a long family relationship that covered most of seven decades.

On the first day of the hunt, as we drove south of Kamloops on the old Merritt Highway, we were amazed at the large numbers of mule deer in most of the lower hay fields along the highway.

There was no hunting in the lower fields, but my! there was a healthy population of deer. When we reached our hunting area it was not quite the same.

We were hunting open grasslands and sagebrush ridges.

There were some large bucks in the distance, but none within shooting range.

Early on the second day my grandson Michael spotted a large buck making its way up a ridge and opted to try to get above it before it entered the timber.

In the meantime Leanne and I encountered a large group of does in the sagebrush and I filled out my LEH on a very large doe. I estimate it dressed at least 150 pounds of excellent wild venison.

We had four glorious days of travelling through the Interior dry belt landscape and although we saw many deer we were

In partnership with

SAVE ANYWHERE. In partnership with In partnership with

SAVE SAVE ANYWHERE. ANYWHERE. ANYWHERE. In partnership with

Introducing the New Save.ca Mobile Cash-Back Feature.

With exclusive offers for the brands you love & $5 cash-out minimums through PayPal, you’ll never go shopping without your smart phone again!

Introducing the New Save.ca Mobile Cash-Back Feature.

Introducing the New Mobile Feature.

With exclusive offers for theSave.ca brands you loveCash-Back & $5 cash-out minimums With exclusive offersnever for thegobrands youwithout love & $5 cash-out minimums through PayPal, you’ll shopping your smart phone again!

Introducing the New Save.ca Mobile Cash-Back Feature. through PayPal, neverBack go shopping yourSteps smart phone again!

Getyou’ll Cash in 3without Easy With exclusive offers for the brands you love & $5 cash-out minimums through PayPal, you’ll never go shopping without your smart phone again!

Cash Back inReceipt 3 Easy Steps 1. Browse &Get Shop 2. Upload 3. Get Cash Back!

Get CashTake Back in 3 Easy Steps Browse the mobile app a photo of your Once you reach just $5,

1. Browse & Shop 2.

Upload Receipt Get Cashyou Back! for your favourite brand’s andin submit it 3.the money save will Get Cash receipt Back 3 Easy Steps mobile app 2.Take a photo ofapp your Once youCash reach just $5,your 1.Browse Browse & Shop Upload Receipt 3.

Get Back! offers, andthe purchase through the be transferred into for your favourite receipt and submit it the money you save them at any storebrand’s PayPal wallet Browse the mobile app Take a photo of your Once you reach justwill $5, offers, and through the app 1. Browse &purchase Shop Upload Receipt for your favourite brand’s 2. receipt and submit it

them at any store offers, purchase Browse theand mobile app at anybrand’s store for yourthem favourite offers, and purchase them at any store

through the of app Take a photo your receipt and submit it through the app

be into your 3.transferred Get Cash the money you saveBack! will PayPal wallet beOnce transferred into your you reach just $5, the PayPal moneywallet you save will be transferred into your PayPal wallet

Visit save.ca/cashback to Learn More

not successful in getting a shot at a four point or better buck, which was the legal size for mule deer.

Michael had one close encounter with a large buck, but the buck jumped when he shot and lived another day.

All in all it was what hunting and being in the outdoors is all about. We took pictures of a scary burnt forest from this summer, and Ponderosa Pines in stark nakedness due to loss of bark by beetle

attacks. We drove by and stopped at many old cabins and barns that told of the history of this beautiful land.

Hunting is a many sided affair and learning to love the land is an important part of it. In the meantime we harvested some excellent B.C. wild meat.

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 Record it has won several awards.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT

...to make

Christmas Wine!

REGISTRATION FOR SECRET SANTA Program for Kids in Need at Christmas (up to the age of 16) REGISTRATION DEADLINE - DECEMBER 1st

Name: __________________________________________________ Age: _________________ Max 16 Years Old Girl Boy Total number of children in family registered: __________________ Child/Children Registered by: _______________________________

Gift Suggestions for Santa (Dollar value not to exceed $30 • Please State Sizes • No Gift Cards)

1st Choice: ____________________________________________ OR 2nd Choice: ______________________________________________

Confidential Information (mandatory)

Parent’s Name: ___________________________________________ Ph#: _____________ Address: ______________________________ Alternate Address & Number: _______________________________ (example: friend, relative, neighbour, social service agency)

OR I need the gift delivered

Who will pick up the gift: ________________________________

Start yours today!

&

CORKS CAPS 250-334-3055 ••• 2440 Cliffe Ave.

We will call to arrange delivery - Deliveries: Dec. 22

Sponsored by: Comox Valley Record, Eagle Radio

SECRET SANTA PHONE LINE: 2507030858

“HELPING PEOPLE MAKE BETTER WINE & BEER SINCE 1983.”

We’ll be working in your neighbourhood As part of regular maintenance of our natural gas system to ensure the continued safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to our customers, we will be upgrading a section of our system in the Oyster River area.

Work is scheduled on Regent Road, on either side of the Oyster River, from November 2, 2015, for approximately two weeks between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

You may experience some construction noise and minor traffic interruptions during this time.

Thanks for your patience.

For more information, visit us online at fortisbc.com/inyourneighbourhood.

FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (15-281.2 10/2015)

â– Thursday, November 12, 2015 â– A35 35 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com.

Comox Valley Record Thu, Nov 12, 2015

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

To advertise in print:

Browse more at:

Call: 1-855-310-3535 Email: classified@comoxvalleyrecord.com Self-serve: blackpressused.ca Career ads: localworkbc.ca

A division of

30

$

GET IT RENTED! BUY ONE WEEK, GET SECOND WEEK FREE!* *Private party only, cannot be combined with other discounts.

your private party automotive ad with us in SELL IT IN 3 Place your community paper for next 3 weeks for only OR IT RUNS the $30. If your vehicle does not call us and we'll run it FOR FREE!* sell, again at NO CHARGE!

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

DEATHS

DEATHS

DEATHS

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

Hans Gehard Gane It is with great sadness that the family of Hans Gehard Gane announce his passing on November 5, 2015.

Hans is survived by his wife Lori and his four children: Amanda (David), Josh (Amanda), Sam (Carley), and Brandon. He also leaves behind his father John (Shirley), and his three brothers: Mark (Bernadette), Dennis (Shirley), and Kristian. Hans is predeceased by his mother Pamela.

Hans was an avid runner and will be missed in the running community.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choosing.

A celebration of Han’s life will be held at the Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay, BC on Saturday, November 14th at 2pm.

Comox Valley F H UNERAL

OME

CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay

250-334-0707

Peter Rodney Palmer April 12, 1933- November 4, 2015 It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Peter Palmer who passed away peacefully on November 4, 2015 at his home at the Berwick manor.

Peter the middle child of Bert and Irene Palmer, was born in Cochrane, Ontario on April 12, 1933. He grew up in a large, loving family in Cochrane and Gravenhurst.

In 1954, he met the love of his life, Norah Cole, the new school teacher in town. They married in 1955 and bravely moved west, settling in Richmond, B.C. In Richmond, they raised their children, Tracey, Lysle and Bret. Peter was an involved father. He supported all the hockey, ďŹ gure skating, skiing and curling activities whole heartedly. Peter and Norah moved to the Comox Valley in 1991 and proudly pronounced it home. Peter was a renaissance man; quietly spiritual, amboyantly creative and was a kind, loving man, friend and father. He loved woodworking, golfing, the Canucks and the Lions, his V.W convertible and most of all his family. He lived with love in his heart. The years since his Norah passed have been difďŹ cult. He is now reunited.

He is survived by Tracey and Andrew Bitcon (Rob and Krista), Lysle and Ron Barmby (Jesse, Rebecca and Brett) and Bret Palmer (Nicola and Ava). He was blessed by four great-grandchildren who affectionately called him G.G, Bobby, Norah, Anderson and Damon. Peter is also survived by his sisters, Nancy Coyle and Ada Irvine.

A funeral service will be on Friday, November 13th at 2:00pm at St. John the Divine Anglican Church, 579 5th St, Courtenay, B.C. Donations can be made to the Canuck Place (www.canuckplace.org) would be appreciated.

0)%2#9 3 ^ -4 7!3().'4/.

WWW PIERCYSMTWASHINGTONFUNERAL COM

Ellen Opperman (nee Biluk) Nov. 16, 1920 – Nov. 3, 2015

Effie Isabella Moore

Ellen was born in Pleasant Home, Manitoba to William and Tina Biluk; youngest of five brothers and sisters.

She moved to Winnipeg to work as a waitress till her marriage to Leonard Opperman at age 24. She joined the “Airforce family� living in various military bases in Canada and overseas while raising their 5 children. Upon returning to Canada in 1963 they settled in the Comox Valley where she joined the staff of St. Joseph’s hospital.

After retiring she enjoyed her role as an enthusiastic volunteer at Glacier View Lodge and the hospital auxiliary. She enjoyed many hobbies; exploring new recipes, avid gardener, passionate bridge player, loved her daily walks and of course socializing with her close knit circle of long-time friends. Len and Ellen enjoyed winter holidays in Arizona and extended road trips to various destinations. She is survived by her husband Len of 71 years, her 5 children and spouses, 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Gathering of family and friends to be held in the Garden Room at Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre on Friday, November 20th, 2015 at 2:30PM. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to all the staff in residential care at Comox Valley Seniors Village for their care, compassion and support during Ellen’s stay there. “Play, smile, think of me. Let my name be spoken without effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.�

Comox Valley F H

UNERAL OME CREMATION AND RECEPTION

CENTRE 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay

250-334-0707

Robert A. Stevenson April 7, 1956 - Nov.15, 2014

I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new.

I thought about you yesterday and days before that too.

I think of you in silence.

I often speak your name.

Now all I have are memories and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never part.

God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart.

Love you forever, Linda

DEATHS

DEATHS

Elizabeth Eden MacDonald August 8, 1983 ~ October 30, 2015

DAVID J THOMPSON

It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth Eden MacDonald announces she passed away on October 30, 2015. She was born on August 8, 1983 in Richmond, BC. Eden will be sadly missed by her parents, Penny and Frank, her loving husband Colin and her two brothers, John and Michael along with many very close friends and relatives.

A Celebration of Life in memory of Eden will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, November 15th at the UBC Boathouse, Richmond. Memorial donations may be made to Thrive Alive in honour of Eden.

September 3, 1986 – November 15, 2011 Sadly missed along life’s way, Lovingly remembered every day, No longer in our life to share... but in our hearts you’re always there.

Love Mom & Dad (Lois & Ralph) Ken, Rob, Andrew & Lisa.

0)%2#9 3 ^ -4 7!3().'4/.

WWW PIERCYSMTWASHINGTONFUNERAL COM

FUNERAL HOMES

It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Effie Isabella Moore in residence at Eagle View Lodge Oct 30, 2015. Effie was born April 11, 1927 in Vermilion, Alberta and spent her entire adult life living and raising her family in the Comox Valley. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Eva (Dutton) Black and sister to Bruce, Bill and Mel Black.

Effie was predeceased by Harry, her husband of 68 years and is survived by her five children: Connie (Dan), David (Eva), Ron (Gail), Sandra (Dave), and Lisa (Al). Grandchildren: Shelley (Jim), Leanne, Melanie (Eric), Derek, Stuart, Matthew, Rae, Jessica, Bradley and great grandchildren: Alex, Ethan, Violet and James.

She was a devoted homemaker, beloved wife, mother and grandmother.

Effie got pleasure from the simple things in life like; gardening, cooking for her loved ones, knitting, crocheting and cross stitching pictures, which she framed and proudly hung on the walls of her home. She enjoyed playing various board and card games with friends and family members. She enjoyed many camping trips with her children and grandchildren both on and off Vancouver Island. Once her children left home, her and Harry enjoyed several bus trips to Reno to play the slot machines and flew off on many trips to travel the world. She especially liked to stay in their RV at the Sandown Park Racetrack in Victoria, meeting new friends and betting on her favorite horses.

Effie was a very kind and caring person who had a love for animals, especially hummingbirds and cats. In recent months, her dementia made it hard for her to communicate verbally, but she managed to communicate with all her beautiful and comical facial expressions.

Family, staff and volunteers at The Views always enjoyed her facial expressions and how her smile would light up the room. She enjoyed watching the coming and goings of people and the talented performers and musicians. Effie and her family really appreciated all the caring staff and volunteers that made her feel comfortable and flourish in her time there.

A small family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Effie will be dearly missed but remain forever in our hearts!

Brian Gregory Wilson July 1960 November 2005 Close in our hearts you will always stay, loved & remembered every day.

Did You Know?

FUNERAL HOMES

~In Loving Memory~ of CORY CARTER JANET PHILLIPS WALLY PHILLIPS We love you and miss you so much.

Barb, Albert, Denise, Rob and Family

250-334-0707

If you want to prearrange Rosemarie & Kent Roduck Owners / Funeral Directors services, simply give us a call. We’ll set a mutually convenient time aside to answer any questions you may have. We will explain the various funding options best suited for your needs and budget and your wishes will be documented. Should you choose to prepay, RXU ´*XDUDQWHHG ,Qà DWLRQ 3URRI 3ODQ¾ SURYLGHV \RX and your family with peace of mind, knowing that the details have been taken care of. We offer a choice of single cash payment or affordable monthly payments.

All prepayment funds are deposited and secured with Foresters Life of Canada.

Call us for information without obligation at any time!

Comox Valley FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE

In LOVING MEMORY of STUART MCINTOSH Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent the tears that fall Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all Those special years will not return When we were all together, But with the love Within our hearts You will walk with us forever...

With love Allene, Jane, Guy, Oilvia, Andrew & Ronnie, Angela & Chris.

1101 R��� R� �� , C� � R��� ��

9/52Ă–#/--5.)49 Ă–9/52Ă–#,!33)&)%$3

Thursday, November 12, 2015 â– COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com 36 â– www.comoxvalleyrecord.com A36

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

DEATHS

DEATHS

HENRY KEVIN MCCABE

Louise Harriet Harmison (nee Stockand)

Celebration of Life will be held for Kevin on November 14, 2015 at the Elks Lodge 6th St., Courtenay from 1:00 - 5:00pm.

It is with heavy hearts and sadness we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Sister & Aunt Louise Harriet Harmison (nee Stockand) in the evening of October 28th 2015.

Louise was born in Nanaimo (in the area she referred to as Five Acres) April 5th 1924. She moved to Cumberland with her family at a young age as her father was a coal miner.

Spending most of her life after getting married, at Comox Lake, either at her home by the lake or up the lake at the family cabin with her husband Bill. She was a wonderful mom and hands on grandma, and as she was not one to speak lots in crowds, when she spoke you listened.

Once the grandchildren started arriving she became an avid knitter and over the years we all were recipients of many beautiful sweaters, baby outfits, and blankets for bringing home new grandchildren. She loved going for walks with her dog, and being outdoors, she could be found berry picking in the summer that made for wonderful jam over winter.

Baking was another thing you could always expect when coming out to the lake for a visit. There was always something freshly baked either bread or dessert on the kitchen counter for later in the day and the kettle was always on for a cup of tea. Louise took up driving at the grand age of 60 and we were all so proud of her. Louise stayed at home celebrating her 91st birthday and only moved to Comox Seniors Centre this past September.

Louise was predeceased by her daughter Patty, husband Bill and son Gerry.

Mourning her passing is Barb & Ivor Roberston, Roy & Sussie Harmison, brother Alan Stockand, daughter-in-law Karen Harmison, sister-in-law Margaret Stockand, 5 grandchildren & 11 great grandchildren - Chris Harmison (Luke & Charlie) Kim Redlack (Aurora), Stacey & Shawn Potter (Shyanne,Daymon & Keyarha), Darren Robertson (Brodie & Kendra) Tyler & Claire Harmison (Riley, Brayden & Eliza) as well as numerous nephews & nieces in the valley.

There will be no service as per Mom’s request. We wish to thank Dr. Woldnik & his office staff for the care & compassion and home visits over the years. The Home Care nurses (so many over the years, too many to name) but a big thank you to you all, this allowed Mom to stay in her home as long as she did. We also want to say thank you to the nursing staff at both St. Joesph’s Hospital & Comox Seniors Centre.

Piercy’ s Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, please join us in remembering Louise by visiting our memorial at www.piercysmtwashington.com.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CARDS OF THANKS THANK YOU! To my family and friends who were so kind and thoughtful for putting on such a wonderful 90th birthday celebration for my wife Vera.

You guys are awesome!

From, Bill.

CRAFT FAIRS CHRISTMAS Craft Sale Comox Valley Seniors Village 4640 Headquarters Road, Courtenay, Saturday and Sunday Nov 14th and 15th from 1:00-3:00 MultiPurpose Room

COMING EVENTS Community Justice Centre of the Comox Valley Society Notice of 2015 Annual General Meeting All members are hereby notified that the Annual General Meeting of the Community Justice Centre Society will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at the society’s offices: Suite C2 – 450 Eighth Street, Courtenay, B.C. The ordinary business of the AGM includes receipt of the Annual Report, the 2014-2015 Financial Statements, and the election of three Directors.

0)%2#9 3 ^ -4 7!3().'4/.

WWW PIERCYSMTWASHINGTONFUNERAL COM

INFORMATION

For those who love, time is not.

INFORMATION

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

School District 72 (Campbell River)

School District 72 is seeking applications for the following position:

t $BTVBM &EVDBUJPO "TTJTUBOUT For details on applying for this posting, please check the School District’s web site at www.sd72.bc.ca.

CRAFT FAIRS

CRAFT FAIRS

CONCESSION OPEN

27th ANNUAL

DESIGN-BUILD STORAGE FACILITY, EQUINE ANNOUNCERS’ BOOTH The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) invites proposals from interested parties to design-build a storage facility/equine announcers’ booth at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, 4835 Headquarters Road, Courtenay BC V9J 1P2.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22

Late or electronic submissions will not be accepted.

Enquires with respect to this solicitation should be directed in writing to: Darcy Walters, senior manager of recreation facilities Comox Valley Regional District Email: dwalters@comoxvalleyrd.ca www.comoxvalleyrd.ca

Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds.

Call 1-855-310-3535 www.used.ca

We have resources in our Self-Service Centre to help you create your own resume.

For FREE job search help call 250-334-3119.

Visit 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.

CRAFT FAIRS

CRAFT FAIRS

DARREL HANCOCK POTTERY 3rd Annual

CHRISTMAS SALE Nov. 14, 15, & 21, 22, 2015 Handmade Functional Stoneware 3505 Harris Cres, Qualicum Beach 250-752-4533

We are located just off the Port Alberni Hwy. #4, about 10 minutes from Qualicum Beach. Turn off the Hwy at Carson Road. Carson Road makes a sharp turn to the left and becomes Harris Crescent. We are the 4th house on the left after the stop sign. Please join us for refreshments and a chance to win a gift. Bring this invitation and received $5 off any purchase over $50. Follow us on Facebook.

23rd

a t s e Fi Annual

World Craft Bazaar

10AM – 3PM

Canada’s Largest

Union Bay Community Hall Hwy 19A

FREE

Admission 60 Crafters On Two Floors Plus Our Souper Luncheon For More Information Call 250-335-2317

Request for proposals (RFP) documents, containing general information and instructions may be obtained by contacting Kristy Morro at: Comox Valley Regional District 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Email: kmorro@comoxvalleyrd.ca Éż 7HO Proposals must be submitted according to the instructions in the RFP GRFXPHQWV DQG UHFHLYHG E\ SP 3DFLĂ€F WLPH RQ Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the following location: Comox Valley Regional District 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6

Unemployed? Need a resume?

!

DAYS O W T

CRAFT FAIR

Request for Proposals

THE RESOURCE FOR JOB SEEKERS

Saturday, Nov. 21st • 10am - 4pm Sunday, Nov. 22nd • 10am - 3pm

Fanny Bay Community Hall

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

jobshop

CRAFT FAIR

CHRISTMAS INFORMATION

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

FANNY BAY CHRISTMAS

UNION BAY

Missing you today and always.

INFORMATION

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

the

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thu, Nov 12, 2015, Comox Valley Record

Both floors of the Filberg Centre Saturday, Nov. 21 • 10-6 Sunday, Nov. 22 • 10-3 Tasty ethnic lunch • Childcare

Fun & Fair Trade

WOOLGATHERERS

ANNUAL SALE

21ST ANNUAL

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14th

Two oors with over 60 juried artists and crafters offering a diverse selection of quality, handcrafted gifts and artwork Friday Nov 13th 3pm to 8pm Saturday Nov 14th 10am to 5pm Sunday Nov 15th 10am to 4pm

FLORENCE FILBERG CENTRE 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay

ATM Machine on site Admission: Adults $3, children free www.dickenschristmascraftfair.com

ENTER at the FAIRE to win 1 of 5 $100 Gift Cards from Quality Foods

Enter ONLINE CONTEST

to Win a Gift Ba sket worth $100 from Hot Chocolates & Cake Bread Artisan Bakery

Go to www.comoxvalleyre cord.com Click on Contest link .

10:00 am to 4:00 pm Legion Hall, Courtenay 367 Cliffe Avenue

GUESTS: Bruce Matthews Jeanette Roberts The Soroptomists Refreshments & Goodies Available

FREE ADMISSION

CRAFT FAIRS • TREES AND SO MUCH MORE

Comox Valley Record Thu, Nov 12, 2015 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

â– Thursday, November 12, 2015 â– A37 37 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com.

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

PERSONAL SERVICES

PERSONALS

AUTOMOTIVE

HELP WANTED

AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someone’s drinking?

Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666). www.al-anon.alateen.org

PARTS PERSON WANTEDmust have some experience in marine or motorcycle repair.

Please send resumes to Box 305 c/o The Campbell River Mirror, #104 250 Dogwood Street, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2X9.

EXPERIENCED FoxPro programmer for part time contract work.

Preferably located between Campbell River and Nanaimo. Email info@cotton woodmanagement.ca

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.

AUTOMOTIVE OUTBOARD MECHANIC WANTED- rigging experience an asset. Email resumes to: accounting@ campbellriverboatland.com or phone: 250-286-0752.

CRAFT FAIRS

CRAFT FAIRS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park

in Comox B.C. is now accepting applications from experienced food and beverage operators for their 130 seat seasonal restaurant in Filberg Park. A request for proposal (RFP) is available online: http://filberg.com/food-serviceopportunity-in-filberg-park/ or by email: lodge@filberg.com.

Deadline for RFP submission is Tue. Dec. 15, 2015.

No phone calls please.

P/T CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE The CVRD is seeking a part-time customer service representative to join our team. Full position details and required qualifications are available on our website at:

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

âœąApplications will be accepted till 3pm Nov 13/15.

AUTO BODY Course one month hands-on course for hobbyist and do-it-yourself.

Contact Larry (250)792-1688 INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!

Funding & Housing Avail!

Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiďŹ cation proof.

Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com

21ST ANNUAL

$2%!-).'ÖOFÖAÖNEWÖCAREER Two oors with over 60 juried artists and crafters offering a diverse selection of quality, handcrafted gifts and artwork Friday Nov 13th 3pm to 8pm Saturday Nov 14th 10am to 5pm Sunday Nov 15th 10am to 4pm

411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay

HELP WANTED

to Win a Gift Ba sket worth $100 from Hot Chocolates & Cake Bread Artisan Bakery

OWNER / OPERATOR Needed Immediately for Courtenay / Campbell River daily delivery and pickup route for Ace Courier in Courtenay. One position must have 1-ton cube van with tail gate. 2nd position must have a cargo van.

Please email resume or bring in to 2998 Kilpatrick Ave, Courtenay, BC.

HELP WANTED

Instructor, Health Care Assistant

Go to www.comoxvalleyre cord.com Click on Contest link .

ENTER at the FAIRE to win 1 of 5 $100 Gift Cards from Quality Foods

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Sales Representative We are growing our advertising department at the Comox Valley Record and seeking applicants who are eager to join an award-winning team.

CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

Please submit your resume with cover letter by /PWFNCFS 2 , 2015. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Chrissie Bowker, Publisher Comox Valley Record publisher@comoxvalleyrecord.com

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www.localworkbc.ca

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BOULDER HILL BOBCAT LTD.

250-338-0725

We offer landscaping, driveway prep, mini excavation, topsoil, bark mulch, gravel delivery as well as bobcat rental.

Carriers Needed COMOX

Call 250-703-6949

RTE # 659 Noel, Beckton, Crown Pl & Guthrie

GARDENING

circulation@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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

Posting #101002

Comox Valley Campus

Instructor, Health Care Assistant Posting #101003

Campbell River Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualifications and information on how to apply to the above postings.

Hours: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 765 MCPHEE AVE. COURTENAY

SEEKING Regional PROPERTY MANAGER. Optional Office Locations. Visit: MAKOLA.BC.CA for job posting.

Deadline: NOV 25, 2015 @midnight.

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY

3-!,,Ă–!$3Ă–'%4Ă–")'Ă–2%35,43 Ă– $BMM

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

Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

Courtenay Woodturners’

Christmas sale!

Saturday, November 14th at Wood to Works • 10am to 3pm 2267 Cousins Road in Courtenay Great assortment of professional quality items. All sale proceeds go to Comox Valley Head Injury Society

HANDYPERSONS

250-898-8887. HOME Repair, Renovation & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior.

Call Les for Free Estimate.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS THINKING OF A NEW IKEA KITCHEN? • DESIGN • DELIVERY • INSTALLATION Since 1990. 250-338-3148

HOME REPAIRS

RON’S RENO’S ground to roof, new & repairs. Call Ron at 250-218-2558.

PAINTING SENIORS INTERIOR PAINTING 30 Years Experience Reliable, meticulous workmanship Seniors pricing Gord 250-650-8065

PETS PETS SCOTTISH TERRIERS 8 wks, 2-males, 1-female. Purebred, all shots. Call (250)337-2002.

YORKSHIRE TERRIER 1 yr old spayed. Shots up to date, very friendly, for sale due to move. $600firm 250-338-0705

Garage Sales h t t p : //c a r e e r s . n i c . b c . c a

The Comox Valley Record is a division of Black Press community news media, an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio.

CLEANING SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICE references available upon request.

Call Marilyn at 250-339-4989.

NEWSPAPER

The applicant must have the ability to build lasting relationships and deliver superior customer service to a diverse group of businesses and organizations. The successful applicant will be an intuitive business professional with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in an extremely fastpaced environment with a positive attitiude. The candidate will thrive on developing new business opportunites and networking with like-minded business professionals. The successful applicant will have previous sales & marketing experience preferably in the advertising or retail industry.

The position offers an excellent working environment and a strong benefits package.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Comox Valley Record

acectyops@shaw.ca

h t t p : // c a r e e r s . n i c . b c . c a

www.dickenschristmascraftfair.com

www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/jobs

Enter ONLINE CONTEST

FLORENCE FILBERG CENTRE ATM Machine on site Admission: Adults $3, children free

EXP. LINE Cook wanted for busy pub. Medical & dental benefits. Please drop resumes off to Whistle Stop Pub attn: Barry or Tammy.

HELP WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Substitute Instructor(s), Health Care Assistant Program Comox Valley, Campbell River, and Port Alberni Campuses Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiďŹ cations and information on how to apply to posting #101033.

#ALLĂ– Ă–TOĂ–PLACEĂ–YOURĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–ADĂ–Ă– ANDĂ–RECEIVEĂ–&2%%Ă–INVENTORYĂ–ANDĂ–TIPĂ–SHEETSĂ–ANDĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–SIGNSĂ– GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

ANGEL ESTATE SALES:

COMOX - 1425 Sabre Court Nov. 14, 8am - 1pm. Huge Christmas stock - great gift ideas, craft supplies. Women’s clothing, housewares new purses, new/unused beauty products, lamps, Party Lite candle, 1/2 price Stella & Dot Jewelry, x-country skis.

Weather Friendly Sale!

GARAGE SALE, 734 KNIGHT RD, COMOX BC, NOV 15 8AM-2PM, USED SHOP EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, OFFICE EQUIPMENT, PARTS, AND SHOP MEMORABILIA.

Liquidation Warehouse

EVERYDAY 10am - 4pm

Find FREE hidden object daily!

Collectibles, Antiques, Etc.

Something for Everyone!

1824 Alberni Hwy, Coombs

COMOX- 737 Wallace Cres, off Lazo Rd. Sat, Nov 14, 9-4pm. Moving Sale!

COURTNEY: 2263 Seabank Rd. Sat. Nov. 14th 9-2. Huge Moving Sale, furniture, tools, artwork, kitchen goods. All must go, rain or shine.

GARAGE SALE, 734 KNIGHT RD COMOX BC, USED SHOP EQUIPMENT, LIGHTS, TOOLS, OFFICE SUPPLIES, SOME PARTS, AND SHOP MEMORABILIA. 8AM-2PM 250-702-1969

#,%!.Ă–/54Ă–9/52Ă–#,/3%4 $BMM

Thursday, November 12, 2015 â– COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com 38 â– www.comoxvalleyrecord.com A38

Thu, Nov 12, 2015, Comox Valley Record

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

SUITES, LOWER

Year Round RV Site Near Oyster River Trail & Salmon Point.

Available Immediately $375/month.

SUITE, 1-BDRM, fully furnished. Nr college, private entry, patio, N/S N/P. Incl. hydro/internet. Avail Dec. 1st. $725/mth, ref. req. Please call 250-871-1633

BONE DRY firewood $180 a cord 778-992-0944 or 250-871-6493 COMOX VALLEY FirewoodSeasoned, Custom cut, split, delivered. Also bins of firewood for sale uncut unsplit $200per bin (approx 2 cords) (250)703-3473.

Perfect Opportunity for a home and free business. Daycare could pay your mortgage if you want to keep it running or simply enjoy the privacy of 1 acre, 2300sqft close to school & town.

250-286 0634 www.991petersen.com

FURNITURE APPROXIMATELY 400 Rooms of High End, 5 Star, Hotel Furnishings avail.Each Room sold with either 2 Queen Headboards OR 1 King Headboard & includes:2 Bedside-2 door, tables c/w glass tops, 2 Brass Table Lamps,1 Dresser, 3 drawers & 1 door c/w glass top, 1 Mirror, 3 framed pictures,2 Upholstered Arm Chairs,1 Round Pedestal Table c/w glass top,1 Desk c/w glass top, 1 Brass Floor Lamp, Upholstered Bench . Avail to preview in Surrey call 604-371-1190 OR Email buyit@activeauctionmart.com for pricing details and to book your room purchases.

TOWNHOUSES

Contact Monica (1)-250-923-6605

HOMES FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

REVOLVING PRODUCT HOLDER 12 clear acrylic pockets, 17 3/8� wide x 10� tall, 1� and 2� space. Great for prints or magazine rack. Black 4 sided stand 20 1/2� wide and 64 3/4� height, on casters. $100.00.

Please call after 5pm or text, 250-218-6336.

LAZYBOY RECLINER Rockers (2), 3 1/2 yrs old. (1) Glass Cabinet (oak trim)76x26x13 inches 4 glass shelves $200.

(1) 12 piece setting Aynsley dinner set - Golden Crocus $500. FMI 250-338-8438

TRUCK TIRES and drafting table; 4 (265/70R15) Yokohama snow tires, c/w rims, fits lt. trk. or Pathfinder, $450. Table c/w K & E drafting mach., light & metal stool, $250. All in good cond. (250)338-9772.

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

"59).'Ă– Ă–2%.4).' Ă–3%,,).' $BMM

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

health

Are you currently a Licensed REALTORÂŽ 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 ďŹ nd out if Coast Realty Group is the right ďŹ t for you

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

FOR YOUR

FOR RENT Downtown Courtenay

OFFICES

250-334-6714 MARY ANN ROLFE B.Sc, M.Ed 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 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 www.rolfecounselling.com E-mail: rolfecounselling@telus.net To advertise in this feature call the Comox Valley Record at 250-338-5811 or email features@comoxvalleyrecord.com

APARTMENT/CONDO

Water, sewer and garbage included. Metered electric $ Laundry. Cable & Internet available. Not suitable for all units. References required.

Resort amenities not incl.

APARTMENT/CONDO

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www. used.ca

250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals

ďŹ l here please

www.pennylane.bc.ca

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

UNIQUE HOME ON ACREAGE 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 6 appls, carport, spectacular ocean views, N/S, No pets, Avail. Nov 15 - $2,000/mth WALK TO DOWNTOWN CTNY 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, upper suite in a heritage-style 5 year old house, bamboo flrs, propane F/P, private back yard, single car garage, N/S, No pets, Avail.

Dec 1 - $1,300/mth

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

Call 250-650-2101 for tour.

SUITES, LOWER 1 bdrm basement suite; limited kitchen, shared laundry. Includes utilities, internet. Walking distance to college, on bus route. No pets, no smoking.

Suitable for single occupant.

Available immediately. 250650-6467. $650/month.

1-855-310-3535 APARTMENT/CONDO

Winter Registration 2015

#(%#+Ă–#,!33)&)%$3 Ă– $BMM

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRUMPETER’S LANDING 2 bdrm, 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 5/6 appls, patio/balcony, undergr. pkg., storage locker, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed & Dec 1, $1,100- $1,150/mth WEST CTNY TOWNHOUSE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, completely reno’d, 2 levels, patio, N/S, No pets, Avail.

Immed. - $900/mth BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, top flr, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail.

Immed. $775/mth OCEAN POINTE 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 6 appls, bright top floor suite, laminate flrs, 9 ft ceilings, deck w/views, in-suite storage, 2 res. pkg. spots, 55+ building with elevator, N/S, No pets, Avail.

Dec 1 - $1,500/mth LORELEI APTS 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, parking, storage locker, top flr, “adult oriented�, N/S, No pets, Avail. Dec 1 - $675/mth ARGO COURT 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incld., res. pkg., N/S, cat neg. w/refs, Avail. Dec 1 $675/mth. Call Res. Mger for Showings: 250-334-8602 ASPEN VILLAGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, 2 patio areas, ext. storage shed, parking, N/S, No pets, Avail. Dec 1 $900/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, top flr unit, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Dec 1 $825/mth

• CLASSES • CLUBS • RECREATION AND MUCH MORE! Our Winter Registration feature is the PERFECT way to let everyone know what courses you have to offer.

To book your Winter Registration Space contact Tracey Lawrence 778-225-2320 or tlawrence@comoxvalleyrecord.com

765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay | 250-338-5811

carriers WaNted

TRANSPORTATION CARS

“YOUR Apartment, Condo and Townhouse Rental Experts�

www.meicorproperty.com

2005 PONTIAC Sunfire, grey, low mileage, good cond., routine services, auto, $1,500.

Call (250)941-1963.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TOWNHOUSES

TORRY PINES 917B Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay SPACIOUS 2 bedroom townhouses have been attractively decorated – enjoy newer appliances, flooring and bathroom fittings in these well-maintained 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

2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX 34’ Motorhome, 2 slides, 92,000kms, new tires, many extras. Located in White Rock. $59,500. SNOWBIRD SPECIAL. 604-808-2230.

CONDOS

VANRIDGE MANOR

ST. BRELADES

123 Back Road, Courtenay

146 Back Road, Courtenay

2 BDRM Condo. Newly Renovated! Features 5 appliances and gas fireplace - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College.

Pets o.k.

Call 250-334-9717

FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Quiet, clean building. Pet friendly. 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to SuperStore and NIC. Call 250-338-7449

PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay 2 bedroom available in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet. In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security deposit required.

To View, Call 250-218-2111

Need a little

CONNECTING BUYERS AND SELLERS www. used.ca

extra cash?

Carrier routes aVaiLaBLe: CaLL toDaY!

250-338-0725

■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ 39

COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

‘Yes’ vote will trigger WORSHIP COMOX VALLEY action on homelessness The following is the second in a series of articles to be published on behalf of the Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness, prior to the Nov. 28 referendum.

Fourteen local groups with hands-on experience of tackling homelessness in the Comox Valley have united to urge people to vote “yes” in the upcoming regional district referendum on the issue.

They are pooling their project proposals and support programs into a single five-year action plan to ensure there will be more housing and necessary support services if there is a positive outcome to the vote on Nov. 28.

Member organizations making up the Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness have committed to working in unison on the priority needs of people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, in the local area. Together, the groups consider the referendum will be a watershed moment for the Valley, because people are being asked if they will agree to the establishment of a new fund, financed from property taxes, to help underpin further initiatives.

The amounts people would pay are as follows: a homeowner in Courtenay, Cumberland and rural areas B, C and A (except Denman and Hornby) with a property assessed at $300,000 would have to find an extra $6 a year.

Comox is not part of the referendum process, as the municipality already collects funds from its taxpayers for an affordable housing reserve. But the town council has pledged that if the ‘Yes’ vote wins, it will redirect money to top up the amount raised from other areas. Together all residents of the Comox Valley could create a new annual budget of $180,000, which is significant for addressing some of the key housing and support services that are needed.

Snowball effect to funding?

The Coalition to End Homelessness believes the money raised annually would help trigger even greater funding from other sources, because it would demonstrate that the citizens of the Comox Valley are serious about taking practical action on the issue rather than just talking about it — and solid evidence of community support is an important consideration

for many external funders. If the referendum passes, the money raised through taxes would not be spent by the regional district or local municipalities, but distributed directly to local non-profit societies, agencies and other groups.

Details of the most up-to-date version of that plan are available online at cvhousing.ca Organizations involved to date are Habitat for Humanity, Dawn to Dawn, Comox Valley Transition Society, Comox Valley Lions Club, Comox Bay Care Society (Care-A-Van), AIDS Vancouver Island, the Eureka Support Society, Wachiay Friendship Centre, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Association of Registered Nurses of BC Comox Valley Network, United Way Central & Northern Vancouver Island, Comox Valley Recovery Centre, St. George’s United Church, Lush Valley Food Action Society, and the Comox Valley Social Planning Society.

Housing/support important

The coalition stresses that while safe, secure housing for the homeless is the prime need, the support services that go with that are equally important. And while both will cost money, the beneficiaries are not only those being helped directly, but the whole community. Members of the coalition say when more people are lifted out of homelessness, or who are stopped from slipping in to that situation with help, all of society benefits through lower costs being incurred by all-too-frequent intervention that has to be provided by hospitals, mental health, social services, the police and so on.

If the “yes” votes are in the majority on Nov. 28, among firstyear priorities identified by the coalition are possible funding to the Comox Valley Transition Society to provide two more transitional residential units at Amethyst House for women who have fled abusive relationships but have nowhere to go; and to Comox Valley Recovery Centre towards four new units of transitional modular housing for chemically-dependent men going through a supportive recovery program.

There’s also a proposal to set up a room at the low-rent Washington Inn apartments as a base for multiple agencies to offer essential health and other support services.

Elasmosaur’s 80,000,027th birthday and Christmas party On Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., the Courtenay Museum and Palaeontology Centre invites the community to a birthday party. This year makes 27 years since the discovery of the elasmosaur fossil in the Puntledge River.

The museum will be celebrating the elasmosaur’s birthday and also a kickoff for the holiday season. Fun crafts, face-painting, door prizes, cake, cookies and juice make for a great celebration of discovery. A visit from the elasmosaur mascot is also in the plans.

The singing of Happy Birthday

and cake cutting will be at 11:30 a.m. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. join authors Christine Dickinson, Deborah Griffiths and Catherine Siba for a book signing of their new book Watershed Moments: A Pictorial History of Courtenay and District.

Admission is by donation to the museum, a food item for the Comox Valley Food Bank or a new or gently used unwrapped toy for Santa’s Workshop. The museum is located at 207 Fourth St. in downtown Courtenay.

For more information call 250334-0686 ext.5.

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

LUTHERAN Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

COMOX UNITED

Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

“A place for you: John 14:2

An Affirming Ministry

Sunday Worship Worship and Sunday and Children & Youth Program 10 am Children & Youth Program Saturday Service at 5am pm (Sept-May) 10:00

Rev. Maggie Enwright

Taize Services at 5:00 pm

Email: cxunited@telus.net

Hearing Assistance

Full Wheelchair Access

4th Saturday of the| 250-339-3966 month www.comoxunitedchurch.com Email: cxunited@telus.net

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966

Comox Valley Community Church

10 am Sunday Worship 250-334-0616

PRESBYTERIAN COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

Join us Sunday

725 Aspen Rd., Comox

@ 10:30 am (Childcare provided)

~A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~ 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay, BC 250-338-8221

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

Sunday Celebration 10:30 am

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”

2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)

250-334-8424

SERVICES Sunday 10:30am Minister: Rev. Jenn Geddes

250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

Full Wheelchair Access

LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

living hope

real people living real life experiencing real change

Worship Services

St. George’s United Church 6th & Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay Phone: 250-334-4961 Sunday Service: 10:30am Minister: Rev. Ryan Slifka “The Church with a heart in the heart of the city.”

www.stgeorgesunited.com

Sunday, Nov. 15 at 4:00

We Meet Every Sunday at 4:00 (September to June)

250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)

250-890-9262 cvuf.ca

St. John the Divine

St. Peter

Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925

Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay 100 Years of Ministry in the Comox Valley

SUNDAY SERVICE

8:30 am and 10:00 am 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship WEDNESDAY SERVICE 10:00am SATURDAY SUNDAY

8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship www.stpeterscomox.ca

RESONATE BAPTIST

CHURCH “A Community of Faith”

2345 Mission Rd., Courtenay

1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

www.livinghopeonline.ca

with Mike Bell

Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

10:00AM at Brooklyn

250.334.9777

“Finding Our Spiritual Path”

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

10am Sundays Queneesh Elementary School

livinghope@shaw.ca

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

Elementary School

Everyone Welcome www.resonatechurch.ca

250-334-4331

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

Full Gospel Christian Fellowship

Sunday

11:00 am & 7:00 pm

Where Jesus is Glorified 2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312 aaronhcf@shawbiz.ca wwwaaronhouse.ca

BAHÁ’Í FAITH TWIN HOLY DAYS

The Anniversary of the Birth of the Báb November 13

The Anniversary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh November 14

Join us in celebration! For times and venues please call 250-702-3041 or 250-702-0574.

“The Birthday Festival is come, and He Who is the Beauty of God, the All-Powerful, the All-Compelling, the All-Loving, hath ascended His throne.”

Bahá’u’lláh www.bahaisofcomox.org – 250.702.3041 www.courtenaybahai.org – 250.702.0574

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH 1599 Tunner Drive, COURTENAY • 250-334-4716

WEEKEND LITURGIES Saturday 5 pm Mass Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am Mass Confession: Saturday 4:30 pm & before all Sunday masses Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Group, Sept-May Pastor: Father Marek Paczka, SDS Full Wheelchair Access

www.ctkparish.ca email: ctkparish@shaw.ca

Hearing Assistance

DON'T CARE!

6

2$ for

Earthbound Farm

WATCH FOR

Triple

Q-Points!

Organic Spring Mix or Zen Blend

Wednesday November 18

5oz Clamshell

COMOX VALLEY

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015

VOLUME 30 | NO. 91

THE

CHILL IN THE AIR?

Cool weather comforts!

Record

349 B 5th Street, Courtenay (250) 334-2043

40 ■ Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com

$1.25

COFFEE WITH Dianne Hawkins

■ P7

NEWS More hardware for Helen Helen Austin, and Big Little Lions partner Paul Otten, won the Ensemble Of The Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards on Sunday.

Austin was the only B.C. entertainer to win.

■ P3

Whole Boneless Pork Loin

2

49

5.49 per kg

Organic Apple Juice 2.84lt

an Island Original.

Copyright © 2015 Quality Foods and its licensors. All Rights Reserved. Photos for Presentation Purposes Only • All QF Stores Email: customerservice@qualityfoods.com

7

77

LICABL PP

EES EF

www.qualityfoods.com

Santa Cruz

Prices in effect November 13-15, 2015

349 B 5th Street, Courtenay (250) 334-2043

scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

349 B 5th Street, Courtenay (250) 334-2043

99

PLUS A

Sausage, Potato & Cheese, Spinach & Cheese, 480-600gr

Large Selection & While Supplies Last

4

Oven Fresh Rolls

■ Scott Stanfield

The controversial lawsuit between the City of Courtenay and the owners of Maple Pool Campground has come to a close.

Following an in-camera meeting Monday at council, Mayor Larry Jangula said the claim and counterclaim relating to land-use and safety issues at the Headquarters Road Campground has been settled on mutually agreeable terms.

Jangula said he is “incredibly 349 B 5th Street, Courtenay (250) 334-2043

P&S Frozen Foods

100 gr

Large Selection &

ni

Per

Blowout While Supplies Plus You’ll Still Get Sale YourLast Plus You’ll Still Get Your Large Selection & 2ND PAIR2ND FREE! PAIR FREE! While Supplies Last

for entertai

99

Settled:

79

at

ng

G

re

1

Steelhead Fillets

!

$

Little Cedar Falls

PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK

2ND PAIR FREE!

Min. 450gr

Jin and Dali Lin have been embroiled in a lawsuit with the City of Courtenay over zoning regulations of their campground for five years. The Maple Pool Campground is used as an affordable housing alternative for approximately 50 at-risk individuals.

Plus You’ll Still Get Your

12

NANAIMO

Find us on page 7

Extra Aged Cheddar Cheese

from

Frame

FRESH

Bothwell

LB

Blowout Sale

for

$

2$

Per

Packed house for sewage meeting

Frame $ 79 Frame Blowout Sale 79

6

Selected, 355-384ml

In hopes of strengthening the democratic process of former communist Ukraine, Comox council voted to apply to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for participation in their Partnership for Local Economic Development and Democratic Governance.

■ P3

$

Litehouse

Dressings

Comox helping Ukraine

City of Courtenay and Lins come to terms on Maple Pool lawsuit

relieved” the dispute is over — “like somebody’s taken a big weight off my back” — noting council has heard from the public and was prepared to consider its options.

“We had an excellent mediator, I understand, and we had excellent representation on behalf of our council and also on behalf of the Lins.”

Maple Pool — which provides lowrent housing for about 50 at-risk individuals — flooded in 2009 and 2010.

The following year, the City initiated legal action against campground owners Dali and Jin Lin. Technically, zoning has prohibited the couple from housing people on the property. Advocates have argued that most of the ten-

ants would become homeless if evicted.

Jangula said the settlement ensures the site will preserve affordable housing and protect residents from flood hazards, and protects the City from future liability for flood hazards and costs, along with environment and fish protection.

“Five years, one month and three days,” Jin Lin said, regarding the amount of time that’s passed since the ordeal began.

Strict terms of the settlement are confidential, but the Lins have entered into a covenant restricting the use of up to 53 sites at the campground exclusively for affordable housing.

See MAPLE POOL, Page 3

In a Tuesday presentation to the regional district sewage commission, members of the MacDonald Wood Park Society, opposing the Croteau Road pump station proposal, suggested a better option would be to replace the Courtenay pump station.

■ P6

ARTS

Reggae artist in Cumberland Four-time Juno Award winner Exco Levi will bring his entirely new style of reggae music to the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland, Nov. 14.

■ P21

SPORTS Ice crowned volleyball champs

Mark R. Isfeld Ice went undefeated to claim the senior boys volleyball North Island championship this past weekend in front of a great home crowd.

■ P31

FEATURES Take Us Along Community Service

WE SPECIALIZE IN

■ P14 ■ P16

NATURAL QUARTZ, GRANITE AND LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS! 250-334-2126 #1-2989 Kilpatrick Avenue