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Homeowners will be taxed $2 per $100,000 assessed home value, to address the homelessness issue in the Comox Valley.

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Boaters will not be allowed to pass in front of or behind the new cable ferry during crossings between Buckley Bay and Denman Island. The area will be controlled with red and green lights.

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ARTS Jaybirds flock to Merville John Reischman and the Jaybirds will deliver a fresh blend of original songs and instrumentals, old-time heritage and bluegrass power Friday, Dec. 4 at the Big Yellow Merville Hall.

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Bad weekend for Glacier Kings The Comox Valley Glacier Kings lost both weekend games, getting shut out at home and dropping a 6-4 decision in Parksville.

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IN BRIEF Cumberland Christmas Truck Parade

The Christmas season is upon us! And the Village’s Christmas Truck parade will light up the streets of Cumberland Dec. 5. Thousands of lights adorn some of the most decorated trucks and make this a fabulous show for all ages.

Santa’s even making a stop in the village to help ring in the season. He’ll be at the Village Square at 5 p.m. and the trucks arrive at 5:30. Bring your warm clothes and enjoy a hot chocolate and cookie while you watch colourful trucks from all over the Valley parade down Dunsmuir Avenue.

For those of you driving, additional parking is available in the CRI parking lot, and behind the Cumberland Cultural Centre.

For more info contact Shannon Brown at 250-334-3459.

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Approximately 100 people participated in a climate change march and rally in downtown Courtenay Sunday. The Climate Action Rally in the Valley was in conjunction with the Global Climate March, Nov. 29. World leaders are meeting in Paris this week to start negotiating the next global climate deal.

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Homelessness referendum passes ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Saturday’s referendum regarding a tax to address homelessness in the Comox Valley passed by less than 200 votes. According to unofficial results, 1,608 residents voted in favour of the tax while 1,426 said no.

The question asked voters if they favour a bylaw to establish a service to provide funds to one or more non-government organizations (NGOs) to deliver services to assist homeless individuals, based on a fiveyear plan.

The Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness will work with non-profits to develop the plan.

“The coalition is happy with this positive result for the second time,” said group member Helen Boyd, noting a non-binding question at the last civic election had indicated 71 per

cent of voters support at least a $5 annual property tax.

“Our five-year plan is already established, and really focuses on providing housing and the necessary supports for people who are homeless. It is not focused on administrators. It is truly providing housing and support services directly to the non-profit agencies that are going to be the leads on the project. So there’s something tangible there that will be presented at the end of the first year.”

One of the coalition’s plans is to develop a support service, multi-purpose room at the Washington Apartments, which BC Housing has purchased. Other first-year goals are to create two new units of transitional housing at Amethyst House — a residential facility for women operated by the Comox Valley Transition Society — and four beds at the Comox Valley Recovery Centre for men.

“The plan is always evolving,” Boyd said. “It’s the whole continuum of housing.”

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The Community Drug Strategy Committee, an initiative of the City of Courtenay, is offering funding to Comox Valley schools and community organizations to create projects that will help to prevent or delay the onset of substance use and/or provide information to promote the reduction of harms associated with substance use.

This year’s theme is “Where We All Belong” and some of the ideas that the committee would like the projects to focus on include: awareness of local substance-use services, continuum of services, compassion, anti-bullying, positive parenting, creating a safe community ,and information on one or more substances.

A maximum of $500 is available for each project. To obtain funding a simple, one-page proposal must be submitted explaining the plans for activities or programming and a specific plan for using the funding. The project should be tailored to meet the needs of the organization or school.

To obtain an application for the Call for Proposals 2016 to submit your proposal, contact Karen at drugstrategy@hotmail.com or 250-339-3603. Proposals must be submitted by Friday, Jan. 8 at 4:30 p.m.

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For the third budget year in a row, the Citizen Budget online survey tool will give the public a chance to provide input on how they think tax dollars should be allocated.

The survey is available through the City of Courtenay website (www.courtenay.ca) and social media channels.

The survey focuses on the services supported by general municipal property taxes.

Survey results will be reviewed by staff and shared with city council.

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Boaters will not be allowed to pass in front of or behind the new cable ferry during crossings between Buckley Bay and Denman Island.

Red and green LED lights have been installed at both terminals. For safety reasons, solid red lights will be illuminated when the Baynes Sound Connector is in transit.

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Search warrant execution produces major drug bust The Comox Valley RCMP drug section located and seized quantities of several different types of illegal drugs during a search warrant executed on a Courtenay residence on Nov. 16.

The members of the drug section obtained a search warrant for the residence located in the 3400 block of Mounce Road in Courtenay. During the search, approximately

3.5 ounces of cocaine, 1.5 ounces of methamphetamine and approximately 0.75 ounces of heroin were located. Also seized during the search was approximately $5,000 cash and a prohibited weapon.

A 26-year-old Courtenay man is currently in custody for possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a prohibited weapon.

taken ownership of the vessel from Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards, expects the ferry to be ready for service early-February. It will provide the same level of service and sail the same schedule as the current vessel, the Quinitsa, capable of carrying 50 vehicles and 150 passengers.

With a crossing of about 1,900 metres, it will be the longest cable ferry in the world.

BC Ferries is asking all marine traffic to become familiar with the Ferry Cable Regulations.

A poster with information can be found at www.bcferries.com/about/projects/

The accused is being held pending his next court appearance. A 25- year-old female has been released on a promise to appear.

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Referendum: Official results to be announced Wednesday Continued from Page 3 She notes the coalition will continue to advocate at all levels of government and with other sectors. It also meets with BC Housing, which handles provincial funding.

“The coalition has done an enormous amount of work off the side of our desk,” Boyd said.

“We think we can truly make a difference because many people are on the same page on this. This positive vote is one step that’s going to help

us make that difference…

This small tax will have a big impact.”

At the tax rate of two cents per $1,000 of assessed property value, the owner of a residential property assessed at $300,000 would pay $6 per year.

The amount collected from commercial properties depends on a tax multiplier set by the provincial government. Funding could be available by March. Participating jurisdictions are Courtenay,

Cumberland, Area A (excluding Denman and Hornby Islands), and Areas B and C. Comox, which has established a $30,000/year fund for the function of addressing homelessness, intends to redirect its money to the regional homelessness service.

Official referendum results will be announced by Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. The CVRD board — which needs to adopt the bylaw to implement the tax — will consider the next steps at its Dec. 15 meeting.

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Residential school experiences recounted in documentary film presentation Thursday Our Voices, Our Stories, a new film by renowned director Barbara Cranmer that exposes Canada’s brutal residential school history, will be shown at the K’ómoks Band Hall (3320 Comox Rd.) Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.

The film recently won Best Documentary Short at the 40th Annual American Indian Film Festival.

An estimated 9,200 children passed through the doors of St. Michael’s Indian Residential School in Alert Bay, B.C. between 1929 and 1975. Numbers replaced their names, their aboriginal languages were forbidden, family ties broken and histories denied. Scores of children died at the school, many were abused and many never returned

to their families; following generations continue to be fractured by the horrors of the colonial government and church mandated residential school systems.

Our Voices, Our Stories features the powerful accounts of residential school survivors including Evelyn Voyageur, Margaret Wilson, Edward Dawson, Hank Nelson, Bobby Joseph, Mary Speck, Stan Humchitt, Stanley Hunt and Janice Grant, and family members Roberta Wildman, Carla Voyageur, Kodi Nelson and Jasmine Hanuse. Director Cranmer (T’lakwagilogwa) is a member of the ‘Namgis First Nation and lived in Alert Bay. During a special ceremony for the residential school

survivors in the ‘Namgis ‘bighouse’, the film records the poignant words of the late Chief Frank Nelson: “Let the healing begin…

Now we can look proudly at our children and know they will never be taken away from us again.”

In 2015, an important step was taken towards healing for coastal First Nation communities when the looming old Anglican school building was finally demolished. St. Michael’s brick walls tumbled down as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada prepared its comprehensive call to action ‘to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation.’

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Justin Trudeau has pledged to act on the TRC recommendations, in particular to immediately launch a national public inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women, implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and end chronic underfunding of First Nations education.

Five of Cranmer’s previous films have also been honoured with AIFF top awards or nominations.

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Over the last 40 years, approximately 1,200 indigenous women have gone missing or have been murdered in Canada. Every six days, a woman is murdered by a current or former partner.

On Dec. 6, all women whose lives have been lost as a result of male violence against women are remembered and honoured. They

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Everyone is welcome to join us on Dec. 6 for a vigil that will include a performance by the Kumugwe Dancers, speakers, songs, and the traditional laying of the roses. For more information, please call 250-897-0511.

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In honour of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, the Comox Valley Transition Society and Honouring Our Sisters will host a vigil on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. on the plaza in front of the Comox Valley Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave., Courtenay.

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We can learn from our tarnished history

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o begin, the Syrian refugee crisis is not new.

In a country ravaged by civil war for nearly five years, the human toll has had plenty of time to mount.

It’s estimated more than 250,000 people are dead so far – the majority civilians.

Another 11 million – roughly a third the population of Canada – have been forced from their homes. Of those, four million have fled the country in a pitiful exodus not seen since the Second World War. That Canadians are just waking up to this crisis does not change the history. It does not change the fact that children born into this tragedy will soon celebrate their fifth birthday having never known peace and security.

Canada has a chance to change that, at least for some.

The effort to accommodate a small percentage of refugees is gathering momentum.

Across Canada, individuals and organizations are planning for their arrival. They’re gathering funds, finding accommodations and marshaling services. They are demonstrating the same compassion that led to our earlier acceptance of those fleeing unrest and persecution: the Hungarians, Poles, Jews, Ismailis, Czechs, Chileans, Iranians, Ukrainians, Vietnamese, Bosnians, Kosovars and others.

Of course Canada’s record is not without blemish. The plight of 907 Jews who tried to escape Nazi Germany in 1939 aboard the ocean liner St. Louise offers a good example.

Canada refused them, and 254 later died in concentration camps.

It is not a chapter we can be proud of.

But it is one we can learn from.

Canada has agreed to take in 25,000 refugees. Of the four million Syrians fleeing the murderous carnage in their homeland, that’s 0.06 per cent.

Yes, accommodating them will bring challenges.

But turning them away puts us in uncomfortable company. It places us on the side of the fearful, in the camp of the selfish, and in league with the intolerant.

That is betrayal of a tradition that shaped this country and should not be entertained lightly.

Referendum dilemma resolved ■ Terry Farrell COMMEN-TERRY

I struggled with my decision regarding the Comox Valley Regional District homelessness referendum.

It wasn’t the question, the wording, or the amount of tax being suggested that I struggled with; it was whether or not I would participate in the vote at all.

I have no problem in declaring that I feel more should be done to address the homelessness issue in our community. That said, we – my family - do not presently own a home in the Comox Valley. In that respect, do we have the right to determine whether the taxes of property owners be raised in order to address a problem that affects everyone? And why should our community’s property owners be burdened with this issue?

Part of me – a big part of me – says they shouldn’t. Moreover, if they should be burdened with this issue, shouldn’t the decision be made solely by the property owners? Shouldn’t you have to be a property owner in order to place a vote in this referendum?

That was the biggest dilemma for my family. It was not whether or not we should help those who need help.

To us, that is not even a debatable

topic. But should we have a say in the taxes allotted to battle the issue, when we are not paying those taxes?

It brought me back to an argument I had with myself every year, as a homeowner, at tax time, in Edmonton. I had a choice as to whether my school taxes went to the public or separate school system. But I had no choice as to whether or not I paid those taxes – even though I was a single man, with no children, and knew (notwithstanding an unplanned incident) that I would never have any children of my own. I paid school taxes, even though I had no children.

It was done for the “greater good” of my community.

So is this tax.

After coming to grips with that comparison, I felt comfortable in my decision to vote in Saturday’s referendum.

I voted in favour of the proposal, despite not owning any property in the Comox Valley at this time.

That said, let it be known that my family will be contributing to the process - in much the same way as any current homeowner will be forced to do, partly because of my vote.

The referendum dictates that at the tax rate of two cents per $1,000 of assessed property value, the owner of a residential property assessed at $300,000 would pay $6 per year.

On Monday, my family committed to a $40 payment to one of the non-profits within the Coalition to End Homelessness in the Comox Val-

ley. That is the same amount as any homeowner with a home valued at $400,000 will pay over the next five years. Our thinking is that when we do purchase property here, that’s the approximate value of the property we will purchase.

We chose Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness as our charity.

(Until the CVRD has its service in place, it does not have the ability to accept voluntary donations and issue tax receipts. For this reason, we are donating directly to one of the services within the coalition.)

And now we put the challenge out to any other non-owners who voted “yes” to the referendum. Put your money where your vote went.

If you felt strongly enough to take the time to vote on the referendum, and you are not a homeowner in the Valley, put an end to all the cries of discrimination against those who are being forced to pay the tax.

The final (unofficial) vote was 1,608 “yes” to 1,426 “no”.

I don’t disagree with anyone who voted “no” based on the concept that it is a discriminatory vote. It is a compelling, and logical argument.

But I do believe by backing my “yes” vote with a $40 pledge, it goes a long way toward negating that claim.

At very least, it legitimizes my vote.

To follow my lead, go to www. cvhousing.ca and pick a member agency. Any one of them will be happy you did.

Terry Farrell is the editor of the Comox Valley Record

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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.

Mayor Baird following electorate’s wishes

Dear Editor, It was with great interest that I read director Grieve’s letter chastising the Village of Cumberland for not participating in the South Sewer Project. All that I will say in response is that Cumberland council truly listened to the concerns of its residents when making the difficult decision not to participate.

Leslie Baird, Mayor Village of Cumberland

How could 97 per cent of scientists be wrong?

Dear editor, Re: Climate change nothing but a scam (Nov 17): Two consecutive weeks, two Black Press newspapers, two letters by climate deniers and another rant by oil industry advocate Tom Fletcher. I wait with bated breath for opinion pieces on the health benefits of smoking, and how alcohol is good for the developing fetus. Cherry picking facts to suit one’s argument does not change the truth. There is a 97 per cent consensus among climate scientists that the present period of climate change has been brought on by our burning of fossil fuels and that this change is endangering our ability to survive on earth. If my child showed symptoms of being ill and 97 doctors told me I could help by taking certain measures, would I listen? Or would I prefer the three doctors who told me I had nothing to worry about?

Charles Vaughan Black Creek

Climate change denier off the mark

Dear editor, This is in response to the letter claiming that climate change is nothing but a scam.

According to the writer, climate scientists have been lying to us for the past 30 years because they’re only in it for the money, the climate is always changing, and there’s no evidence climate change is being caused by human activities.

Well this is great news.

I can stop worrying about rising seas, droughts, floods, extreme heat, pine beetles, disappearing islands, melting permafrost, dead polar bears,

and all that other disturbing stuff I keep seeing in the news, because it’s not really happening. I can just sit back and enjoy the long, hot summers (conveniently ignoring the brown lawns and forest fire smoke).

But then I thought maybe I should do some research before getting too complacent.

So I went to the NASA website where the writer claimed to have found proof that the climate isn’t warming. I saw the article about the increase in Antarctic ice, but that wasn’t the whole story. I also read about big pieces of the Antarctic ice shelf falling into the sea, a sharp decline in Arctic ice, and massive melting of Greenland’s glaciers.

This is contributing to rising sea levels, which of course will have grave consequences for coastal areas. Another NASA webpage states: “The current warming trend is of particular significance because most of it is very likely human-induced and proceeding at a rate that is unprecedented in the past 1,300 years.” See NASA’s Global Climate Change website at climate.nasa.gov/evidence for more details.

So I’ll go with the facts, and not listen to those who deny that the climate is changing.

And I’ll keep asking our governments to take meaningful action because I want there to be a livable planet for future generations.

Ellen Rainwalker Cumberland

Would you take a three per cent chance?

Dear editor, While climate change, formerly called global warming, has been in the news for years, there are still naysayers who persist in denunciations of this reality...For a moment, I would recommend to those who submit their memory banks to such beliefs, that we think of the astounding percentage of global scientists who agree man-made climate change is real (bit. ly/1e1dXri). Now, people can choose to think this itself is balderdash. But, let’s take it to a personal level. If you were getting surgery, would you want a surgeon who was in the category of the 97 per cent or one who was in the three per cent to do surgery on you? Now, that does not

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make it real; but it sure should make one think.

Steven Faraher-Amidon Comox

Nothing wrong with photo of dead deer

Dear editor, This is in reply to the complaint about the deer picture, in Ralph Shaw’s column, on Nov 19.

It’s unfortunate that many of us are so sensitive these days. In this case it presents as intolerance to the lifestyles of others in our community when they don’t mesh with our own private ideologies.

For many of us preparing game or livestock for use as food is something we have done at some point in our lives.

I clearly remember my first experience with seeing a deer, close up, that had been shot for food. I was around eight years old. I was not frightened at all, I was excited, as were the adults around me, and I wanted to help with the work being done. I was learning from the example being set by my family.

An important lesson I have learned over the years is to be open to unfamiliar ideas and practices. That’s not so easy as it requires us to leave our comfort zone. When I was in high school and college it was considered normal and constructive to be challenged by things that made me uncomfortable. It’s a necessary process if one wants to learn and grow as an individual.

I think that our culture generally lacks respect for the experiences of our elders and Ralph is one of the few who freely offers that up every week for anyone who will read his columns. Getting old is a real dichotomy in that we gain a very broad perspective as we age to three or four generations and beyond but we have ever less time to tell younger people about what we have learned over our many years. In short: Our culture has a very brief window of opportunity to learn from its elders.

Let’s not set the PC police on everything that crowds our comfort zone a little. There is much to be learned from much of that stuff you think you want to be sheltered from.

Noel Chaney Courtenay

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Localizing a world-wide epidemic ■ Terry Farrell terry.farrell @comoxvalleyrecord.com

In an effort to increase awareness of HIV and AIDS, Record editor Terry Farrell contacted a Comox Valley resident living with HIV, who agreed to an exclusive interview. The person’s name has been changed for the purpose of the article.

David remembers the day he was informed of his HIV positive status like it was yesterday.

“It, absolutely, was like a death sentence,” he said. “I went to get help for my drinking. When I checked into the recovery centre, I went to get general blood work done, as was part of it. I think the doctor had presumed I knew, so when he told me, he didn’t prepare me in any way. It felt like literally the rug had been pulled out from under me. I literally went to the floor. The doctor managed to see what was happening and he caught me, but it was pretty traumatic.”

David contracted the disease through drug use. He came home one night and his partner had a friend over.

They were injecting drugs and David said he wanted to try it. He was assured that it was safe, and considering his partner was using the same needle, he had no reason to doubt it.

His life has never been the same. And while he still remembers the moment like it was yesterday, it was nearly half a lifetime ago.

David is 51 years old. He was 28 when he checked

into that rehab centre. ageable now.”

“It’s been 23 years or so,” David said.

David remains single, and not looking. But he said He has seen the effects of HIV advancing into AIDS. the HIV is not what keeps him on his own.

“My partner became sick quite quickly,” said David.

“It wouldn’t close the door. I am not looking for a rela“The only thing that was really available back then tionship, but if I was, it wouldn’t close the door. It could was AZT (zidovudine). I knew it was poison, but it’s all hamper it, make it awkward, or prevent a relationship there was. from happening, for sure. It definitely would have to be “A year went by, and then he got very sick. He got discussed before any intimacy were to happen for sure, cancer - Karposi’s sarcoma. He had these skin lesions but I think nowadays, that should happen anyways, coming out, like five a day, all over his regardless. There are so many things body. Trying to get help was almost as you can get, you have to be careful, no bad as the disease itself because you Having an educated matter what. can’t really cover that stuff up. You “I would say assume your (prospecdidn’t want to go out. You didn’t want to population makes a big tive partner) has something, until you be seen in public. It was awful. They had difference, wherever you know they don’t.” given him about a month to live.”

David moved to the Comox Valley go. Ignorance breeds This was just as a breakthrough AIDS hatred, or whatever you six years ago. When his ordeal started, treatment known as the “AIDS cocktail” he lived in the West End of Vancouver, was being introduced. The treatment want to call it. People home to Western Canada’s largest gay get scared and then they community. ultimately saved his partner’s life.

“I can tell you he’s still alive today,” attack.

“That would be the most accepting said David. “I don’t know where he is, or place you could be in the world, probaDavid what he is doing, but I do know he’s still bly, maybe with the exception of parts alive and if he’s not healthy, it’s not because of the HIV.” of San Francisco. But even then… it was scary.”

The “cocktail” has morphed into the antiretroviral He said that although the Comox Valley is not nearly therapy threatment used today. Antiretroviral therapy as progressive as the West End, he can live a comforthas proven to be such a successful treatment against able life here. progression of the disease that HIV infection is now “I would be more concerned to be in a small town in understood to be a chronic, manageable condition.

Alberta, I think. Just simply, I think the people here “The medications they have out now work very well,” are pretty educated, and that always makes a big difsaid David. “There are side effects still, to the medica- ference. Having an educated population makes a big tions, but they have gotten so much better. difference, wherever you go. Ignorance breeds hatred, “I would compare the condition to something like or whatever you want to call it. People get scared and diabetes, except that you acquire it. But it is that man- then they attack.”

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*** Sarah Sullivan is the manager of the AIDS Vancouver Island Courtenay and Campbell River offices, as well as a positive wellness worker.

She said that while medical advances have been significant, a support system is essential for those living with HIV and AIDS. “There is still a considerable amount of stigma and discrimination associated with HIV, so people are often frightened when they hear of their diagnosis,” said Sullivan. “So we work with people to educate them about what life can look like with HIV… as well as help them with some of the issues that might come up for them. They may struggle with housing, financial things, relationship issues. We help them find resources and offer support.”

Above all, there is empathy.

“Unfortunately, a lot of the stigma surrounding HIV is also about homophobia. It’s unfortunate that people can get something that could potentially end their lives by doing something all of us desire, which is being loved, and having affection, and feeling pleasure.”

Men having sex with men continues to be the greatest cause of HIV diagnoses in British Columbia, accounting for 57.8 per cent of new HIV infections in 2011 (the latest study numbers available).

Sullivan said one of the big concerns remains the number of people who do not know they are HIV positive.

“Epidemiologists project that approximately 25 per cent of people living with HIV in Canada do not know they are infected,” she said. One of the problems in that regard is the misconception that HIV screening occurs with any blood test taken, regardless of the circumstance.

Sullivan said that is not the case. HIV screening must be requested by the individual, or by the doctor.

“That’s where a lot of the education has been done by family practitioners, regarding the new testing guidelines.

The number of people living with HIV in Canada increased 11 per cent between 2000 and 2011. There are now approximately 71,300 people living with HIV in Canada.

The good news is treatment of HIV has come a long way in the past decade.

“There is fantastic treatment for HIV now available,” said Sullivan.

“Although there is no cure at this point, there are treatments that will suppress the virus, so that people can live a very lengthy life. With regular medical care and taking the antiretroviral treatments that are available – and free in British Columbia – people can live what is considered a normal life span.”

The antiretroviral medications bring the presence of the virus to a near-untraceable level over time.

“So the likelihood of anyone transmitting the disease is very minimal,” said Sullivan. “Then if you add to that safer sex, safer drug use and safer blood use, that’s how the (2030 target of eradication) will be met.”

All that said, the stigma associated with the virus remains overwhelming.

“I would say, in the north Island, there is still quite a bit of secrecy with the HIV status, and because once on medication, you can live a very healthy life, it’s not something they may share with very many people,” said Sullivan.

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• In 2011, there were 289 new HIV infections (the lowest number of new HIV infections on record) • Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) continue to comprise the greatest number of new HIV diagnoses in B.C. (57.8 per cent of new HIV infections in 2011) • As of 2011 there were 11,700 people living with HIV/AIDS in the province of B.C. (These numbers were compiled in December 2012, and are the most recent numbers available.)

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“Offering the 60-second tests, greatly reduces the anxiety people feel about waiting to get their results. We can provide testing and offer support all in one visit.

We’re hoping people will come to the event and see how easy getting tested can be,” says Leanne Wingert, key event organizer and support worker at AVI in Campbell River.

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13.20 per kg

Offer is in effect until December 6, 2015

Heinz

Chili Sauce

455ml

Restaurant Style Croutons

399 HP

Coppenrath

Spekulatius

5

400gr

99

5

2$ for

Asian Family

Weiss

Rice Stick Noodles or Vermicelli

Pfeffer-Nusse

200gr

4

2$ for

Mr. Noodles

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85gr

64-110gr

Noodles Cup or Bowl

Instant Noodles

for

5

3$ for

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99¢

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400ml

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Heinz

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250gr

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Boneless Center Cut or Rib End Pork Loin Roast

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8.80 per kg

13.20 per kg

3

5

99

99 Per

LB

Olymel

Boar’s Head

Naturally Smoked Sliced Bacon

Frozen

Freybe

Wieners

Sausage

450gr

Selected, 375gr

Per

LB

Chicken Cordon Bleu 4 Pack

500gr

5

4

99

6

4

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4$ for

Yoplait

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Gatorade

6x355ml

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340-400gr

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PLUS A

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2$

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Juice

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4$ for

SunRype

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2$ for

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Tribal Java

Cheese

250gr

454gr

Nestle

Toblerone

The Original, 300gr

100gr

Turtles Chocolates

Organic Whole Bean Coffee

Cream Cheese

Black Diamond

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Swiss Chocolate

Nestle

After Eight Mints

300gr

400-450gr

10

2$ for

Christie

for

Christie

7

Christie

Family Classic Frozen Dessert

Wafers or Crumbs

77

for

Cookies

Selected, 265-303gr

10

Stash

Turin

300gr

18-20’s

80gr

for

Nestle

Black Magic Chocolates

Baileys or Kahlua Chocolates

Herbal Tea

10

2$

5$

1.66lt

Chopped Spinach

225gr

Original, 350gr

Breyers

Christie

200-400gr

Libby’s

Triscuit Crackers

Ritz Crackers

10

7

5$

77

188gr

3

99

5

2$ for

Green Giant

Kraft

120gr

5

4$ for

Shake ‘n Bake Coating Mix

Selected, 341-398ml

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2

99

99

for

5

for

7

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Nestle

Kraft

Organic Chocolate Bar

Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix

140-184gr

3

99

2$

2$

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Kraft

Canned Vegetables

Stove Top Stuffing Mix

2

99

Jet-Puffed Marshmallows

100gr

225-500gr

Rogers

E.D. Smith

Granulated White Sugar

Mincemeat

700ml

5

for

Newman’s Own

Medium Salsa

5

4$ for

4

2$ for

540ml

3

Ristorante Thin Crust Pizza

All Natural Dressing

Rogers

Trophy

325-390gr

Icing or Berry Sugar

Pecans or Walnuts

4

99

99

Dr. Oetker

Newman’s Own 350ml

415ml

Pie Filling

4kg

4$

3

3

Rogers

Trophy

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946ml

5

for

Dare

Classic Egg Nog

Almonds

5

4$

2$

99

99

Best Brown, Demerara or Golden Yellow Sugar

1kg

100gr

250gr

E.D. Smith

RealJoy Candy

Candy Cane, 300gr

350-450gr

100gr

1kg

5

2$ for

2

Stuffed Manzanilla Olives

Marinated Artichoke Hearts

375ml

170ml

5

4$ for

5

3$ for

for

Keebler

Kraft

170gr

225gr or 1lt

for

for

Ocean’s

Ocean’s

Wild Pink Salmon

Baby Clams

Mayonnaise

1lt

4

213gr

142gr

890ml

5

3$

2$

for

BE THE HOST WITH THE MOST Hellmann’s

Pickles

Smoked Oysters or Mussels

for

Farmer’s Market

397gr or 398ml

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Cool Whip

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99

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Vlasic

Clover Leaf

Unico

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2$

99

99

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING MADE EASY Unico

2

3

99

Ocean’s

Wild Sockeye Salmon 213gr

85gr

5

3$ for

5

2$ for

5

2$ for

5

2$ for

5

2$ for

3

99

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5

3$ for

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250gr

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Nestle

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The Original, 300gr

100gr

Turtles Chocolates

Organic Whole Bean Coffee

Cream Cheese

Black Diamond

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Swiss Chocolate

Nestle

After Eight Mints

300gr

400-450gr

10

2$ for

Christie

for

Christie

7

Christie

Family Classic Frozen Dessert

Wafers or Crumbs

77

for

Cookies

Selected, 265-303gr

10

Stash

Turin

300gr

18-20’s

80gr

for

Nestle

Black Magic Chocolates

Baileys or Kahlua Chocolates

Herbal Tea

10

2$

5$

1.66lt

Chopped Spinach

225gr

Original, 350gr

Breyers

Christie

200-400gr

Libby’s

Triscuit Crackers

Ritz Crackers

10

7

5$

77

188gr

3

99

5

2$ for

Green Giant

Kraft

120gr

5

4$ for

Shake ‘n Bake Coating Mix

Selected, 341-398ml

3

2

99

99

for

5

for

7

Green & Black’s

Nestle

Kraft

Organic Chocolate Bar

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140-184gr

3

99

2$

2$

GET A HEAD START ON HOLIDAY BAKING!

Kraft

Canned Vegetables

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2

99

Jet-Puffed Marshmallows

100gr

225-500gr

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E.D. Smith

Granulated White Sugar

Mincemeat

700ml

5

for

Newman’s Own

Medium Salsa

5

4$ for

4

2$ for

540ml

3

Ristorante Thin Crust Pizza

All Natural Dressing

Rogers

Trophy

325-390gr

Icing or Berry Sugar

Pecans or Walnuts

4

99

99

Dr. Oetker

Newman’s Own 350ml

415ml

Pie Filling

4kg

4$

3

3

Rogers

Trophy

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Dairyland

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946ml

5

for

Dare

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Almonds

5

4$

2$

99

99

Best Brown, Demerara or Golden Yellow Sugar

1kg

100gr

250gr

E.D. Smith

RealJoy Candy

Candy Cane, 300gr

350-450gr

100gr

1kg

5

2$ for

2

Stuffed Manzanilla Olives

Marinated Artichoke Hearts

375ml

170ml

5

4$ for

5

3$ for

for

Keebler

Kraft

170gr

225gr or 1lt

for

for

Ocean’s

Ocean’s

Wild Pink Salmon

Baby Clams

Mayonnaise

1lt

4

213gr

142gr

890ml

5

3$

2$

for

BE THE HOST WITH THE MOST Hellmann’s

Pickles

Smoked Oysters or Mussels

for

Farmer’s Market

397gr or 398ml

5

2$

Organic Pumpkin or Pumpkin Pie Mix

Cool Whip

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2

5

99

2$

Vlasic

Clover Leaf

Unico

5

2$

99

99

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING MADE EASY Unico

2

3

99

Ocean’s

Wild Sockeye Salmon 213gr

85gr

5

3$ for

5

2$ for

5

2$ for

5

2$ for

5

2$ for

3

99

5

3$ for

5

3$ for

SUPER

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2

99

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1

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Sushi

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227gr

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5

for

Medium

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Deep Fried Prawns

75

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Available at select stores only.

Comox Brie or Camembert Min. 180gr

49

Medium

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Available at select stores only.

Per

100 gr

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100 gr

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49

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German

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per 100 gr

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1

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John Reischman (middle) and the Jaybirds play the Merville Hall Friday.

Canada and the United States. Throughout their show, the bluegrass harmonies are spot-on, and each

instrumental break crackles with energy.

The Jaybirds cover songs and tunes from Bill Mon-

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Renown story-teller brings Tales for Winter Nights to Serious Coffee Renowned teller of tales and author Hazel Lennox will be spinning chilly stories at Serious Coffee, 2760 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, on Sunday Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.

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Reischman is one of the premier mandolinists of his generation.

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of beer. Nights were dark and cold and people came together to celebrate and be in community and one of the main ways of connecting to one another was through stories. And many of those stories were stark ‘morality’ tales.”

Hazel will be telling the original ‘Cinderella’ as first recorded by the Brothers Grimm, and The Goose Girl.

There will be a lighter tale of three clever Irish women also told.

These stories are for

adults and older children.

Most of us are familiar with the Disney version of ‘Cinderella’ which is based on a revision of the ancient story – so be prepared for a surprise.

“The original is markedly different,” said Hazel. “We can see where the story we know came from, but the original has a darker aspect to it.

“What people are willing to do to gain wealth and prestige – it’s rather alarming.”

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Trombones slide into the jazz concert slot

By Malcolm Holt Submitted to The Record

The dynamic trombone duo of Paul Nuez and Jeff Agopsowicz blows into the Georgia Strait Jazz Society for an evening dubbed Trombone Reflections, Dec. 3 at the Avalanche Bar. Having played in various bands and musical groups, Nuez is a familiar trombone presence to many in the Comox Valley. He began playing the trombone during junior high days in Calgary with lessons from Hugh McPherson.

Nuez went on to play with the Calgary Youth

Orchestra, later enroling in the Grant McEwan College’s jazz program where he took sessions with the great Bob Stroup.

Paul has shared the stage with many of Vancouver Island’s great jazz artists including (the late) Colin Campbell, Phil Dwyer, and Ian MacDougal.

Agopsowicz has become a musical force in the Valley since settling in Courtenay in September 2014. He was introduced to the trombone back in high school band and hasn’t spent much time without playing the instrument since then.

In April 2014 Jeff retired from military life, having spent 25 years as a veteran performer in The Canadian Forces Band Trade playing in concert bands as a soloist, and in multiple smaller group instrumental ensembles. He’s also worked as a show band member on several cruise ships of the Celebrity Cruise Line.

Nuez and Agopsowicz were introduced years ago thanks to a mutual friend and, now that they are both located in the Valley, it’s a growing partnership that has only served to encourage the individual

skills they each bring to the duo. Nuez and Agopsowicz are passionate trombone players that can often be found practising together any chance they get on Nuez’s days off work.

Kelly Thomas (piano and vocals), Bill Street (drums) and James Lithgow (bass fiddle) will back up Nuez and Agopsowicz.

“The band performance will feature inspiration and arrangements from Jay and Kai, the famous performing and often recorded trombone duet pair,” said Nuez. “Jeff and I are both avid jazz

lovers and we’ll also be playing Jeff’s beautiful arrangement renditions of several familiar jazz classics during the performance. This performance promises a musical treat for all who enjoy the smooth sounds of trombone harmonies.”

Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for members, and $12 for non-members.

For more information about the Jazz Society visit www. georgiastraightjazz. com The show will be preceded by the AGM, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 5th THE BRIDGE in COURTENAY Doors at 730 show at 8 PM Tickets are at the Bridge or Bop City 250 338 6621

Book celebrates 150 years of Comox Valley writers According to Canadian novelist, David Carpenter, the Comox Valley “has been crawling with writers for 150 years.” This rich legacy is celebrated in a new book to be released on Dec. 3.

Inspired by the City of Courtenay centennial year, the Comox Valley Writers Society undertook to document book authors associated with the Comox Valley over the last century. While the initial challenge was to find 100 authors over 100 years, the project grew to include 180 authors over 150 years. The publication is a comprehensive record of book authors associated with the Comox Valley during this period.

The book honours those who have recorded local history, from the middle of the nineteenth century to the present. It also recognizes native sons and daughters who have gone on to contribute elsewhere as authors of books, and those who have migrated to the Valley at a later point in life with books to their credit, or in process, and who now contribute to the cultural life of the area.

It contains authors who have contributed to science and discovery, history and the

arts, spirituality and recreation, and more.

Some have been distinguished and honoured at national and international levels, others have written and published for the enjoyment of the family and friends.

The Comox Valley Writers Society has produced a collection of material which brings new awareness to the reading public. There are facts of history, insights into personalities,

connections to community, recognitions and awards received, which will cause readers to say: “I didn’t know that!”

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ed to attend the launch of the book on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Courtenay Museum.

“We particularly want to encourage relatives of the historical authors to join us for this event,” say the organizers.

For more information call Christine at 250-331-0600 or Terry at 250-338-0597. The book will be available at the Laughing Oyster, the Blue Heron, and the Courtenay Museum.

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Wishes to Thank • The many members of the business community who, in so many ways, supported our Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Day activities, whether by donations, discounts, services or accommodation for our Poppy distribution, • The many members of the public and service club for their unprecedented support of the Poppy Campaign and their record attendance at the cenotaph ceremony, • 19 Wing, Comox for their technical and logistical support and their participation in the Remembrance Day activities, • The City of Courtenay and C.O.P.S for their logistical support, • Army and Air cadets along with their officers and parents for their active participation in the Tag Days and their participation in the cenotaph ceremony, • The combined Air and Sea cadet band for their participation in the cenotaph ceremony, • R.C.M.P members and retirees for their participation in the Veterans’ Breakfast, the parade and the cenotaph ceremony, • Scouts and Guides for their for their participation in the cenotaph ceremony and the Legion sponsored hockey team for their active assistance following the Veterans’ Breakfast, • School District 71 for their logistical support, school choir for their participation in the cenotaph ceremony, schools for providing art work to decorate the branch on Remembrance Day, for their participation in the poster and literary contests and for welcoming veterans to their own Remembrance ceremonies, • Col. (ret.) Jim Benninger for acting as guest speaker at the Veterans’ Breakfast along with invited guests for their active participation, • Legion Padré Kevin Elsasser for his participation at the Veterans’ Breakfast and for leading the cenotaph ceremony, Courtenay Legion piper and Colour Party for their participation in the parade and cenotaph ceremony and the bugler for the Last Post and Arise, • The ever-stalwart Legion kitchen crew for preparing and serving the breakfast, • The management, staff and volunteers within the branch for their dedication, energy, patience and support throughout the Poppy and Remembrance period,

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Jaybirds: Local pickers opening the show Con’t from Page 23 The five-piece Jaybirds consists of fiddler Greg Spatz; bassist, vocalist and song writer Trisha Gagnon; banjo player Nick Hornbuckle; and guitarist Jim Nunally.

Their live show at the Merville Hall will feature original songs, instrumentals, and

The Indigo Jazz Trio plays Zocalo Friday night, in a special fifth anniversary show.

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Indigo Jazz celebrates five years of live performances Five years ago this month, the jazz trio of John Hyde, Rick Husband, and Dale Graham performed their first show together. To mark this milestone, Indigo Jazz presents Five Years On… at the Zocalo Café on Friday Dec. 4.

Dusting off the playlist from 2010, Dale discovered some real gems. The coolest funk version of Who Will Buy featured John laying down an off-kilter bass ostinato for Rick to riff over.

Not one but two Brazilian numbers, neither by Jobim. And the nicely uptempo Better Days Ahead, with guitar and voice delivering awesome harmonies, is simply the most joyful Pat Metheny tune going.

Indigo Jazz followers have come to expect strong melodies, elegantly delivered. It’s easy to see that has been there from the outset. The time is right to reprise that original concert setlist, and celebrate the playing of these fine musicians.

John Hyde’s acoustic bass is the energetic cool pulse behind and in front of the group’s sound.

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guitar holds the centre with a big warm sound and a fine balance of rhythmic and harmonic information.

Dale Graham’s vocals are direct and accessible. She swings, she plays the angles on rhythm and melody, and she never loses sight of a song’s heart.

This combo has a sweet rapport that gives their music a conversational quality and truly engages the listener. They explore the meeting places between the

human voice and instruments, with vocals that at times evoke a playful saxophone or a sassy trumpet, and instrumental lines that tell a story just as a singer might do.

If you love fine melodies and rhythmic nuance, this group plays your kind of music. Come celebrate Five Years On with Indigo Jazz, on Friday, Dec. 4 at Zocalo Café. Music starts at 7 p.m., admission is by donation and drop-ins are welcome throughout the show.

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As a special treat, a local band of bluegrass pickers will open the show and get your feet a tappin’.

So come on down to the Big Yellow Merville Hall on Friday, Dec. 4 for the Jaybirds Early Christmas Pres-

Snow and Ice Control in the City of Courtenay Our Role as a City:

Our Role as a Community:

During snow and ice conditions, the City of Courtenay’s Public Works Department is prepared and ready to respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Get in the know about snow by learning some smart tips to help get you through the winter season safely.

Street Clearing: We clear in order of priority: • Arterial roads, emergency services facilities and bus routes • Collector roads, steep hills, school zones and downtown core commercial area • Local roads, cul-de-sacs and lanes.

Sidewalk Clearing: We clear in order of priority: • Downtown core within 3rd Street, Cliffe Avenue, 8th Street and Fitzgerald Avenue.

• Arterial roads then collector roads.

• Sidewalks adjacent to emergency and municipal facilities, bus stops and schools.

Your Role as a Resident or Business: Residents and businesses play an important role during periods of snow and icy weather.

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• Reduce hazards. Do not shovel snow from sidewalks or driveways onto the roads as this creates a traffic hazard and interferes with drainage of melting snow.

• Help us by clearing snow from storm drains and re hydrants fronting your property. This will help drainage of melting snow and will ensure quick access to a hydrant in case of a re.

• Be a good neighbour. Clearing snow and ice from sidewalks can be a difficult task for our senior residents, or those with limited mobility. Please lend a helping hand to neighbours that may need assistance clearing snow and ice from driveways and sidewalks.

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ent. You’re sure to discover some new bluegrass gems and hear some old favourite tunes. Doors open at 7 p.m., concert starts at 7:30.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for youth, available at Long & McQuade, Blue Heron, Music Plant. For more info, call Craig, 250-339-4249.

• Stay informed about the latest weather warnings and forecasts.

• Keep a shovel and bag of salt or sodium chloride handy for clearing your sidewalks and driveways of ice and snow.

• Do not use warm or hot water to clear areas of snow or ice.

• When shovelling snow, pile snow on your property — not on the sidewalk or street.

• Do not let children play in snow piles or roadside snow banks.

• Check on neighbours that may be in need of assistance.

• Take transit instead of driving.

Snowplow Safety Snowplowing is a demanding job, and City crews work around the clock. Snow clearing equipment requires a wide berth and cannot be maneuvered as easily as a family vehicle. Here’s how you can help: • Limit your travel unless absolutely necessary during severe weather.

• When traveling on the road, give the operators plenty of space — at least 10 metres. Salt, rocks and other debris can y, decreasing visibility and posing a safety risk. Tailgating is never a good idea, but it’s especially dangerous when following heavy equipment.

• Do not pass a snow plow. In addition to the risks listed above, the plow blades may be obscured by the snow it’s throwing.

• Pedestrians, please stay alert when crossing the street and make eye contact with the equipment operators before proceeding.

• Remove parked vehicles from streets wherever possible until plowing has been completed.

To ensure routes are clear for emergency vehicles, vehicle traffic and snow removal operations, vehicles may be towed when required.

For everyone’s safety, emergency vehicles have priority in the City.

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BUSINESS

Awards celebrate family-owned businesses Jacob Zinn Black Press

In recognition of family-owned businesses on Vancouver Island, the local chapter of the Canadian Association of Family Enterprise is accepting nominations for its 2016 Family Enterprise of the Year Award.

The annual award

by CAFE was started in an effort to honour, celebrate and promote the achievements and contributions of Canadian family businesses. CAFE is Canada’s only national not-forprofit that celebrates and supports family business.

Past Vancouver Island recipients include Country Grocer, Accent Inns, Capital Iron, the Canada Homestay Network, Pacific Sands Resort,

Robinson’s Outdoor centage of family Store and Monk businesses, and many Office. of them have been “It’s extremely around for many genimportant to recog- erations,” she said. nize the contributions “We appreciate the family businesses fact that not only do make to the econo- they contribute to the my,” said economy, managing but they director provide Vancouver Bernadine Island has a very employRudichuk, and high percentage of ment “and the they’re best way family businesses local. It’s we find of always doing that bernadine rudichuk a great is to honfeeling our someto supone locally port local who has done well as businesses.” a family business.”

Additionally, the Rudichuk said recipients of the local CAFE places impor- FEYA from CAFE’s tance on family busi- 11 chapters will be nesses because they entered to win the support the local national Family economy through job Enterprise of the Year creation and often Award. In 2014, Victogive back to their ria’s Capital Iron won communities. the national award, “Vancouver Island making them the has a very high per- first Vancouver Island

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recipient of the accolade.

“It was amazing – it was the first time it’s happened for us,” said Rudichuk. “It was just great.”

Nominations are being accepted until Dec. 15, with the Vancouver Island celebration gala taking place on Feb. 11 at the Victoria Golf Club.

Residents can nominate eligible businesses that they feel are worthy of recognition in their community.

Eligible businesses must be family owned, defined by several criteria, including ownership or operation by different generations of a family, potential ownership to be passed on to a younger generation, more than one family member with active employment, and a head office located in

Comox Valley SBA potluck Christmas event Thursday The Comox Valley Small Business Association (SBA) is hosting its next meeting, Thursday, Dec. 3.

This meeting is a potluck Christmas event and will be held at the Filberg Centre, lower level (Evergreen Room). Start time is 5:30 p.m.

Advance tickets are on sale

from a member or reserved for payment at the door. Cost is $10 each for members and their spouse/partner and $15 for each guest.

RSVP (250) 703-3444 or by email to lori.close@live.ca to purchase a ticket.

There will also be a Secret Santa gift exchange. Bring a

wrapped gift under $25 to join in the fun.

Food bank items are also welcome as we will put together a hamper.

Bring your business cards and a small door prize to share with other business owners as we celebrate the start of the holiday season.

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ANNOUNCEMENT Comox Medical Clinic is pleased to announce the new practice of

Dr. Maria Smit in January 2016

New patient forms can be picked up at the clinic.

Please call for more information 250-339-2266

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SPORTS Generals a major nuisance for G-Kings

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The North Island Hospitals Project (NIHP) is hosting a community information session to provide an update on the new, 153-bed Comox Valley Hospital slated for completion in late 2017.

The meeting will start with a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session related to the design, construction and operation of the new facilities. The NIHP team, Island Health and representatives from Tandem Health Partners will be on hand to answer questions and gather input. For more information visit the NIHP website at: nihp.viha.ca

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Glacier Kings’ Brandon McReynolds prevents Cougars’ Lane Vanderwetering from clawing the puck away PHOTO BY JIM HOCKLEY from him during Saturday night VIJHL action in Courtenay. the Generals cranked three power-play goals past him in the first eight minutes of play.

Cougars Pounce

Meanwhile, home ice proved no advantage for the Icemen on Saturday as they were blanked 6-0 by the Cougars.

Demonstrating why they lead the league in both

offensive and defensive stats, the Capital City Cats scored twice in each period and out-shot the G-Kings 37-15. Anthony Ciurro, the VIJHL’s top goalie with 14 wins in 17 starts, posted the shutout.

League scoring leader Nathan Looysen paced the win with three goals and one assist and was the game’s first star. Second

star Dom Kolbeins (fourth in league scoring) had one goal and two helpers while third star Cody Hodges (second in league scoring) had three assists.

Broadbent played the first two periods in goal for Comox Valley with Otton going between the pipes in the third. The Cougars went 2-for-7 on the power play while the Yetis were 0-for-4.

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Dear Santa, Please let us play more games against the Comox Valley Glacier Kings. We will leave you extra cookies and milk.

Yours truly, Oceanside Generals That letter to the North Pole came from the North Division cellar dwellers of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. The Generals have won six of their 26 games this season, and three of those have come at the expense of the thirdplace Glacier Kings.

Oceanside’s latest win came Sunday afternoon in Parksville, where they raced out to a 4-0 first period lead before the game was 10 minutes old then hung on for a 6-4 win. It was the Generals’ second straight win over the Yetis, who edged the Icemen 6-5 on Nov. 13 in Courtenay.

Second star Ethan Sundstrum (2g, 1a) and first star Mathieu Jallabert (4a) led the way for the home team, who were up 5-3 after two.

Third star Liam Nijhoff had a goal and an assist for the Yetis, as did Kyle Wade and D-man Ben Raffler.

Shots on goal favoured Oceanside 49-41. The Generals went 4-for-6 on the power play while the Yetis were 0-for-7 with the man advantage.

Paul Broadbent started in net for the G-Kings but gave way to Braddock Otton after

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Registration open for soccer referee clinic Calling all teens and adults who love the game of soccer - consider registering for a BC Soccer entry level referee clinic.

“There is always a need for new blood and fresh legs in the refereeing world, so it would be terrific to see some of our adults with a passion for the game, learning alongside enthusiastic

youth participants,” said Stu Power.

“Many past participants have observed that a sense of both enjoyment and satisfaction can be gained from seeing the game from this brand new perspective and, at the same time, helping to ensure that the games are able to continue.

“We hope to attract adult

and youth participants alike, as the game continues to grow in our Comox Valley.

Please consider giving back to the game in this most vital of roles. Enjoy some exercise and earn some pay in the process,” Power said.

The clinic is for those 14 years and older. It runs April 7-9 at the CVUSC clubhouse on Lerwick. Cost

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The Comox Valley Raiders won the inaugural Strathcona Cup.

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Raiders wrap up season with a win The Comox Valley Raiders wrapped up their Junior Bantam football season in style last Saturday, defeating the Campbell River Eagles to win the Strathcona Cup. “As part of a new tradition we were playing for the Strathcona Cup, which will be awarded each season to the winner between our clubs,” the Raiders’ Damon Mair explained.

This game was exciting right to the end as both teams put 14 points on the board by halftime.

In the second half the game went back and forth, with the Raiders putting together a game-winning drive in the last

three minutes topped off by a TD run by Connor Lloyd (his first of the season).

“We had outstanding play on offence by Braden Perfitt who ran for 163 yards and one TD on 11 carries,” Mair said.

“On defence Xavier Horth-Boudrias and Andrew Barna-Yung were all over the field from their linebacker positions, making

plays sideline to sideline.

“For Campbell River they had great efforts by #66 (eight tackles, blocked kick and a rushing TD), #43 (six tackles and excellent play at QB) and #18 and #68 each had huge running plays putting the Eagles in position for both of their scores,” Mair said.

“The fantastic

sportsmanship that both of these teams demonstrated all game was still on display after the game as everyone swapped stories and laughs with good food provided for each player.”

The Raiders now begin their offseason training with an eye to their spring camps.

For more information visit comoxvalleyraiders.com

With BC Ferries’ cable ferry coming into service, there will be new transit light operations in the Baynes Sound Channel.

The transit lights will inform boaters when the Baynes Sound Connector is in transit and when it is safe to cross the channel.

Safety is BC Ferries’ first priority, so we urge all marine traffic either operating or transiting in the area to be aware of these changes.

For complete information pertaining to the new transiting operations in the Baynes Sound Channel, visit bcferries.com or call 1-888 BC FERRY (223-3779).

For more information surrounding Ferry Cable Regulations (SOR-86-1026) and/or the Navigation Protection Act, please visit justice.gc.ca.

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Rachel Machin October 7, 1924 to November 25, 2015 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Rachel. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Rachel was born in Saratov, Russia.

When Rachel was only 8 months old the family immigrated to Luseland, Saskatchewan, Canada where they farmed until Rachel was 14, they then moved to Vancouver, BC, Canada. Rachel worked at a ower shop and was at a party when her eyes landed on Dennis Revel Machin, the man who was to become her lifetime mate.

Shortly after their wedding Rachel and Dennis moved to the family home in the Comox Valley. Soon setting up their homestead where they would raise their 5 boys. Rachel stayed busy gardening, spinning, knitting, darning and all the other wonderful things that comes with raising so many young men.

Her boys/men were her life, she was a woman of substance, her life meant something, to have lived through 9 decades and whether win or lose, she came out on the other end stronger. All the while quietly ensuring those around her were doing what they needed to be doing.

Rachel is pre-deceased by her Grandson Ben and her sisters Ollie (Vancouver), Kay (Vancouver) and Rose (Portland). She is lovingly remembered by her husband Dennis; her sons Richard (Rebekka), Rod (Debbie), Bob (Jeanne), Ray (Denise) and Bill (Sue); her grandchildren Michelle (Richard), Tara (Ryan), Dan (Ashley), Fred (Nycole) and Kathryn; her Great-Grandchildren Andrew, Sophia and Mathew; her sister Marie (Portland) and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private memorial will be held at a later date.

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Felice Quigley May 6, 1930 - November 24, 2015 Passed after a very brief illness.

Born in Vienna in 1930, Felice left Austria as a refugee on the Kindertransport scheme. Learning English in an orphanage at age 14, she apprenticed to become a hairdresser, a profession she loved. Always skilled at cooking and baking she loved to entertain. A proficient knitter she kept her family and friends supplied with warm sweaters. As a counsellor she served the village of Alert Bay. As an LPN she nursed at Saint Georges Hospital.

Retiring to Comox she kept busy volunteering with the crisis line and the D'esterre seniors where she enjoyed chatting and playing Whist.

She loved her family most of all and will be forever cherished and lovingly remembered by son Clive (Cindy) and granddaughter Amber (Kory).

Predeceased by James, her loving husband since 1953, her son Simon (Darlene) and her sister Ellinor (Alec).

Thanks to Dr. Susan Hunter for her care and compassion over many years.

Thanks to St. Joseph’s third floor staff. Donations in her memory can be made to the Comox Valley food bank.

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Laurence Gordon Stark passed away after a long illness on November 13, 2015.

Predeceased by his mother Isabelle, he is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Heather, his son Adam (Kira) and his daughter Jennifer (Jeff).

Larry was born in Vancouver, B.C. on October 10, 1939. He worked as a young man in the CBC newsroom and as a film editor on the TV series “The Beachcombers�. He moved with his family to the Comox Valley in 1979 and became a trophy-winning gardener and a dabbler in real estate.

He is fondly remembered for his creativity, mischievous sense of humour, quick wit, and his love for animals. He was a wonderful husband and father.

Many thanks to the caring staff at Cumberland Lodge.

A private family memorial will be held. Donations in his memory to the SPCA.

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November 2015 N� � E M � E 22, R 22,1952 1952 – November N� � E M � E R 15,15, 2015 We are profoundly saddened to announce the passing of Mary Ann Little at St. Joseph’s Hospital on November 15, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was predeceased by her father Jim Little and brother Jimmy Little.

Mary is survived and forever missed by Jack Scott; her mother Eula Little; sister Nancy Little; son Amos Ashurst (Aura Haydon, Willum and Iliza); daughters Jaime Ashurst (Lucas Schuller, Hazel), Erin Ashurst (Riley and Ethan); grandsons Riley and Ethan Ashurst; Zoa Scott (Lise), Jordan Scott (Marina); Rachel Scott. Mary is also survived by family in Burns Lake, Seattle Wash. and Texas.

Mary was born in Seattle, Wash. to Jim and Eula Little. She had many fond memories of growing up in the city with frequent family vacations to the Tuck family farm in Texas.

She completed her schooling there, and later received her B.A. at C.W.S.C. in Seattle.

Mary’s employment history was diverse in the early years, lab worker, clothing retail, fruit picker, bartender, forestry worker to name a few. After immigrating to Canada and joyfully becoming a mother of 3, Mary attended UBC to complete her Teaching Certificate. She taught in Burns Lake and then, moving to the coast, she taught with the Campbell River District until her retirement. Mary had nothing but respect and admiration for her CR colleagues.

Mary had a lifelong interest in how people learned. She always looked for ways to best reach students, especially those marginalized by personal challenges.

Mary spent the last 12 years of life totally committed to loving and assisting her grandsons, Ethan and Riley, with their education. She eventually became a firm believer and avid supporter of Nides/ Navigator as the perfect solution. The inclusive setting and self-directed format woven with family involvement was an ideal fit.

Mary was an extremely private, caring, alpha woman, a quiet, humble leader that sought the truth in life.

Mary was an advocate for traveling lightly through her world, a minimalist forever conscious of the waste and excesses. She was always happiest with her hands in the earth, working soil, planning and planting future gardens to harvest or simply enjoying the visual feast of her landscape.

We would like to thank Dr. Janet Green, Emergency and 3rd floor nurses at St. Joseph's for their care, compassion and support for Mary and family. We would also like to send a heartfelt thank you to Monika, Sally, Janice and the Merville Grandmothers for being Mary’s friend and support network as well as for feeding and nurturing us through our loss.

Mary Little’s Opus would have been composed between the space and timing of the waves, a mother’s love and tide changing strength for family forming the rhythm by which all else follows, her passionate commitment to empower her students the pitch and slope of the swells in her sea, her mission to assist each individual to find their perfect note, to make their unique song, breaking forward to embrace the contours of their own shore.

Our compass, our glue, forever in our hearts. We love and miss you.

At Mary’s request there will be a gathering of family, close friends and the Merville Grandmothers at our home on Sat. Dec. 5, 1:00-3:00pm. A community gathering will be announced at a later date.

Flowers gratefully declined, if you wish to donate please do so in Mary’s honor to the Merville Grandmothers quest to raise funds for the children of Africa, through the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

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This property is involved in a family court matter, the property stated is being illegally sold without my consent.

This property cannot be sold without consent as it is a marital home between PATTI LYNN WILLS and myself THOMAS WILLS. The sale of this property without my written consent or agreement is illegal, selling a marital home devoid of both parties consent involved is also, illegal. This does not include JAMER BUOTE as he has no financial value invested in this property. This individual may claim to be me in the purchase and sale of stated property. I have come to understand that PATTI LYNN WILLS with the involvement of her brother JAMER BUOTE have been trying to sell stated property illegally.

This property has an injunction filed against it, to legally stop any sale or sub dividing of stated property at, D1-2157 REGENT ROAD BLACK CREEK BC, V9J 1K7, until this matter has been resolved between PATTI LYNN WILLIS and THOMAS WILLIS at a property hearing. It is also understood that any down payments or purchases promises made on the sale of stated property at: D1-2157 REGENT ROAD BLACK CREEK BC, V9J 1K7. That I THOMAS WILLS will not be held responsible or accountable for any loss, promises or monies paid in advance to: PATTI LYNN WILLS or JAMER BUOTE. I claim no financial responsibility to the Illegal sale of this property. PATTI LYNN WILLS and JAMER BUOTE, are aware that this property is under dispute of ownership also division of assets, that they are illegally selling this property.

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Blades by Ed an international hit â– Earle Couper coup @comoxvalleyrecord.com

From the Comox Valley workshop of Ed Schum to table tennis enthusiasts across Canada, Europe and the Far East - that’s the international scope of Blades by Ed. The 74-year-old Schum started playing table tennis as a boy in Austria over 60 years ago, and after many years of coaching and playing, began manufacturing rackets two years ago. “I was playing in Richmond. There was a coach there, and just for fun I asked him, if I was going to get a new racket what he would recommend. By the time he was done it would cost me about $300,� Schum recalls.

A skilled craftsman who knows the marketing aspect of sports from his time as owner of Mountain Meadows Sports and Nevada Bob’s Golf in Courtenay, Schum feels too many players spend too much money on table tennis equipment that does not really help their game. “My passion is to make high quality table tennis blades available at reasonable cost to all who want to improve their game,� he states on the Blades by Ed page on the vitta.ca website.

Schum discovered the best rackets are made of single-ply red cedar (RC) wood. “A multi-ply blade has several layers of glue in there.

That makes it so hard and stiff that the ball comes off it very fast, but you lose control. To get the control back you have to pay a lot of money for the rubber – as much as $85 for each side, $170 just for rubber.�

Schum says it is not necessary to spend that much money to play well if you use a single-ply RC blade.

Red cedar is a relatively soft and elastic wood. The softness of the wood ensures that the ball stays on the racket a fraction longer than it would on a multi-ply blade, giving it good control and spin.

The elasticity of the wood gives you many “gears� the faster you swing the more the ball will penetrate through the rubber and into the wood and the elasticity will cause a trampoline effect that makes the ball shoot off the racket at high speed. “I researched and purchased probably 50 different rubbers, and I found the best, inexpensive ones that play well on my blades,� says Schum, who imports

Blades by Ed begin with a slab of red cedar that he crafts into table tennis rackets that have gained an PHOTO BY earle couper international reputation for excellence. his rubber from China and notes they range from about $10 to $15 per side. “I’m trying to make rackets that play well and last well at a reasonable price.

My blades go for $50 to $70, depending on the type of wood and complexity of the design. Most of my complete rackets are less than $100, just a little more than one side of rubber for some people,� he said.

Schum has sold about 200 rackets and says, “What is encouraging is that people who bought rackets from me a year ago, have been coming back several times and order more. “One Chinese fellow in Vancouver has sent eight of them back to friends in China. I have some rackets in the Czech Republic and another fellow took some to Taiwan. “I just spent a week in Toronto and played in a club there and I’m getting orders from there now. I was going to do a website but I have all

the business I can handle.�

And just as the rules of the game dictate one side of the blade be red and the other side black, manufacturing a table tennis racket - especially a custom-made one - is a balance of art and science.

It all happens in Schum’s workshop behind his home, where for many years he has been crafting wooden toys for family and friends and creating furniture and displays for his ski and golf shops.

He starts with a block of fine grained red cedar wood and splits it with an adze, making sure the grain is perfectly vertical across the blade (or it tends to warp).

He allows the wood to dry, then uses one of several templates and a router to carve out the blade.

Next comes the handle, which he crafts to suit the player’s preference - length, thickness, weight, balance and design all figure into the process, and some of

his maple wood handles are extremely artistic.

The handle (the three basic types are Shake Hand, Chinese penhold and Japanese penhold) is attached to the blade using contact cement, and the rubber is applied using special table tennis glue.

While single ply wood works best for the blade, Schum uses any combination of woods (or cork) to make the handle, depending on the player’s preference. “Good players don’t worry about looks, they want performance,� he says, but laughs about one notable exception to that rule.

A lady in Victoria didn’t care so much about the racket, but wanted green edge tape to match the colour of her shoes. Schum got some fluorescent green duct tape and fulfilled the order to her satisfaction.

To contact Schum for more about Blades by Ed, email edschum@shaw.ca or call 250-338-1653.

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Paddlers’ club hosting Larry Roy at Dec. 3 meeting Is viewing marine wildlife from a sea kayak on your bucket list? Would you choose the cooler waters of B.C.’s West Coast or maybe the warmer climate of Magdelena Bay, Baja, Mexico?

If so, join us at the December meeting of the Comox Valley Paddlers’ Club. Larry Roy, owner and operator of Discovery Expeditions Inc., will be presenting a slide show on their Vancouver Island and Baja sea kayak tours.

Based in Port McNeill, Discovery Expeditions is an established company that pioneered sea kayaking tours in Johnstone Strait, Haida Gwaii and Baja back in the 1980s.

The company now operates in Johnstone Strait, Blackfish Sound and Desolation Sound during the summer months. In the winter they escape to the warm waters of Magedelena Bay. The tours offer guests a safe and memorable wilderness experience under the guidance of seasoned guides.

Roy’s kayaking skills originated from a background in competitive and recreational river kayaking.

A move to Salt Spring Island led to his interest in sea kayaking and he has

completed a number of long distance sea kayak journeys on the B.C. Coast.

Just a little advanced in years for guiding multiday tours, Roy stays

Rage hold Christmas tree sale

North Island Rage has lacrosse teams competing in three Island divisions against tough competition from the mid-Island and Victoria. Travel, officiating, equipment and uniforms all cost money in regular league play.

To help defray rising costs and hold its own in a market where teams from many sports are soliciting operating bucks, the Rage are holding a Christmas tree sale on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 12-4 p.m. at Phil’s Christmas Tree Farm.

The farm is on the Inland Island Highway, approximately 4.8km south of the Jubilee Parkway exit.

current by operating “Discovery Skiff ” a self-designed landing craft that transports recreational and commercial groups to the Broughton Archipelago. In his spare

time he is a volunteer warden assisting BC Parks with signage maintenance and dealing with waste management.

Roy’s presentation commences at 7

p.m. sharp, Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Lion’s Den, 1729 Comox Ave., Comox (Nordin Street, behind the Pearl Ellis Art Gallery). Doors open at 6:30 p.m.. The presen-

tation will be followed by a club business meeting. The event is free of charge and open to non-members.

For more information e-mail comoxpaddlers@gmail.com,

check out our Facebook page or visit comoxvalleypaddlers. ca. Further information on Discovery Expeditions is available at orcaseakayaking.com.

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